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Reapply for Your Free Money By: Desire Phillips Reporter The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available now for students to complete before Spring Hill’s March 1 priority deadline so they can receive financial aid for the 2016-2017 school term.

2016 marks some changes to financial aid. Bethany Brown, the assistant director of SHC’s financial aid department, said the maximum Pell Grant assistance will increase from 5,775 to 5,815 beginning with the fall 2016 semester. Some students are happy about the increase, while others are somewhat disappointed. Marian Cook, a freshman, said, “It may only be a $40 increase, but at least it’s more. And I’ll be $40 less in debt!”

Samm Brown, a freshman, said, “I love the idea that they are raising the grant. However, it would be nice if it was at least a little more than just by 40. Honestly, I don’t really see the point in that.”

A big change to the FAFSA is how income must be reported beginning with the 2016-2017 application. According to Forbes.com, President Obama changed the filing format in September 2015. Because of this change, students must now use the “prior-prior year (PPY) filing format.”

Under the PPY format, students must report their parents’ 2015 income on the 2016-2017 FAFSA as well the 20172018 FAFSA. 2016 income will not be reported until the 2018-2019 FAFSA. Forbes reports that the change is due to most financial aid deadlines being between January and March, which causes many applications to be completed using estimated income because parents’ tax returns are not completed for the prior year. Then when those tax returns are filed, students have to update their applications. This makes the financial aid process complicated and delays finalizing aid. According to the FAFSA website, the 2016-2017 IRS Data Retrieval Tool will not be available until Feb. 7, 2016.

Bethany Brown said, “We do have limited funds for certain types of aid.

So if you want to be one of those firstcome, first-served persons, get your application in by March first. But we do take them all the way through the

academic year.” The limited funds include work-study funds, institutional grants and scholarships.

Students favor grants because the money does not have to be paid back.

However, many students have to take out loans to offset their remaining tuition costs. In lieu of loans, students should actively search for outside scholarships, so they can graduate with less debt. Students can search for scholarships through Badger Web under the “Finance” tab as well as websites such as Scholarships.com and BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org.

Meeting with one of SHC’s financial advisors is also an option for help locating additional funding. Samm Brown said, “My father passed away over the break. All extra scholarships I will be receiving will be from donors giving to me for that reason. I found them because of my wonderful financial advisor and the rest of her staff. I am extremely grateful for the outside scholarships because my dad passing didn’t only leave a gap in my heart, but a gap in my finances.”

According to US News, an abundance of scholarships is available for students enrolled as business, psychology, or computer science majors. US News says these are the top three majors and are therefore the most funded. They also suggest using CollegeNet.com and Fastweb.com to search for scholarships in addition to the two websites previously mentioned. When searching and applying for scholarships, be sure to carefully read the requirements as well as pay attention to the deadlines.

Few students skip filling out the FAFSA and miss out on free money because they think they don’t qualify for aid. However, that is not the case because the financial aid office can find you eligible for school-based grants and scholarships. So remember to file your FAFSA before the first day of March to receive priority consideration for the limited funding that Spring Hill has to offer.

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Playing it safe with asbestos By: Will Ward Contributing Writer

Over Christmas break, Plant Operations installed peepholes in every residence hall but O’Leary.

The Student Government Association wanted to make students feel more secure by making sure every door had peepholes for students to look out. While students were home, the doors in O’Leary were evaluated by locksmith Bubba Fearn and were presumed to have asbestos.

It is unknown if the doors were actually tested for asbestos, but SHC officials are acting under the belief that it’s a likelihood, given the age of the doors, said Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety.

The National Cancer Institute says that asbestos is a known human carcinogen which puts people at risk if exposed. In this situation, exposure would occur only if the door were drilled into, which would’ve happened if peepholes had been installed.

Peter Rivera, Director of Community Standards, said that at the moment, the

school did not have a plan on how to handle the asbestos but that a decision would come soon.

He said they are considering abating the doors but they are also considering the cost and the Photo courtesy of Will Ward health of the building.

“The institution right now is going through a stra- the dorms. The school does tegic planning process, and not want to spend tens of part of that strategic plan- thousands of dollars today ning process is that we’re on doors and tear down the examining every part of the building five years from now. campus, and that includes Rivera said that he was not residential facilities as well,” breaking any laws by not said Rivera. telling students yet. He also Rivera has decided to wait mentioned that students to address the student body were safe as long as the about the asbestos filled doors were not drilled into doors until he has a plan. or cracked to the core. He When asked when the col- also noted that most schools lege would come to a decision built before 1980 were built on what to do with O’Leary, with asbestos. Most people he replied that the commit- have been exposed to asbestos tee has been reviewing this every day of their life, he said. since September. However, According to Rivera, it takes he has already told the most prolonged exposure for the of the RAs at the beginning mineral to harm someone. of this semester. He said that the committee is working alongside many others in deciding what to do with all

Seniors called to particpate in major gift By: Mark Mullen Guest Contributor

It’s a simple premise, really. “Why do you love Spring Hill College?”

As the seniors on campus are preparing to punctuate their experience here on the Hill, they are also being asked to articulate what made it so special.

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make the most vivid impressions.

Milton Hickson expressed his appreciation of the Japanese magnolias adjacent to St. Joseph’s Chapel. Lloyd Mohney is grateful that he never has to eat alone at the caf. Emily Wellmeier recalled the day when Dr. Royce Simpson texted her telling her to get to class, and she replied with a picture of her feet in bed. She also offered some advice, “When replying to a text message, be sure to double check the name at the top of the screen.”

The most profoundly appreciated aspects of life on the Hill, though, proved to also be the most difficult to quantify. The words “intangible” and “atmosphere” were ubiquitous

in student responses as to why they love our school. Of the twelve seniors who weighed in for this article, each and every one of them included in their response language about the Spring Hill “family” or the “close community” that they have experienced at our school.

‘Cousin’ Jenn Walsh transferred to SHC three semesters ago. She explained that what we do at this school is different than other educational institutions, and remarked that she was “welcomed with open arms” into our community. “This campus attracts a certain type of person,” stated Walsh. She believes this fact contributed to her overwhelmingly positive transition. Perhaps this ‘type of person’ is one who seeks a community and a home that will form them into a more informed and responsible global citizen, rather than simply a college graduate.

This year’s senior class is hoping to capitalize on the infectious adoration for our institution that students at Spring Hill tend to manifest. In

an attempt to secure the Spring Hill experience for future generations, a challenge has been presented from the school to its seniors.

Each senior is being asked to make a gift of $20.16 to the institution and pledge this amount annually for the four years following graduation.

However, the contribution does not stop there. The College’s new president, Dr. Puto, has graciously offered to personally match, dollar for dollar, the contributions of the senior class. In addition, the Spring Hill College class of 1965 will be matching the class of 2016’s donations.

So, the $20.16 that each senior donates will quickly become $60.48.

The Viragh Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization that has generously supported Spring Hill College on several different initiatives. Currently, our institution is collaborating with the Viragh Family Foundation on ‘Skip’s Challenge,’ wherein the organization is matching any contributions to the school in an effort to eliminate

SHC’s high interest, short-term debt.

Can you see where this is going?

The aforementioned $60.48 will be brought to Skip’s challenge where this total will be doubled. The end result will be a six-fold positive impact for the school from any contribution that a senior makes. A small gesture on the part of our current students could leave an intensely magnified impact.

The Senior Gift Campaign was formally announced by senior class president Ian Garrison at last week’s “100 Days Until Graduation” event and is now in full swing. In the coming weeks and months, all of the most quintessential forms of Spring Hill College mass media will be utilized, including flyers, emails, and—of course—a table in the back of the caf!

So, give it a thought. Why do you love Spring Hill College? What would you do to secure our gem for future generations?

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By: Gaillard Teague Website Editor In case you’ve been unconscious for the past 6 months, it’s election year kids, and quite possibly, one of the most dramatic yet.

From email scandals to the call for the deportation of members of a certain religious denomination, there has hardly been a dull moment in this year’s race.

less shameful. Why is it that youth are so evidently apathetic? And, even worse, why is it that those whom are authentically apathetic feel the need to pretend like they’re not?

I’ll be the first to admit my history of participation in both scenarios, but as this presidential race has so clearly demonstrated for us, our country needs a helping hand, and we aren’t doing her any favors by remaining ignorant any longer.

Your friends think Bernie is the COOLEST?! Awesome, learn that for yourself. Google the man. Read what his supporters have to say; read what his opposers have to say. Watch YouTube videos of his debates, and then go hit up the dictionary to decode all those illustrious words and phrases politicians use to confuse us.

It is exciting to finally be engaged in all the hooplah, especially when I sometimes forget if I’m following a presidential race or a reality t.v. show.

However, nothing drives me more insane (jk there are so many things that drive me more insane) than when I hear politically uneducated peers make lofty political claims.

Whether you still share the political ideology of your parents, or you’ve recently adopted the political opinions of your super hip college friends, (or you’re just completely apathetic toward the whole thing because you don’t have the time or interest to stay informed), please, for the love of this country, educate yo’ self.

According to the American Census Bureau, youth voters (people aged 18-24 years old) are consistently the age group with the lowest voting engagement. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but it doesn’t make it any

Saw a meme on Facebook of Donald Trump saying something ridiculous?

Me too. But don’t let that be the reason you also think Trump would be a terrifying commander-in-chief of the Land of the Free.

Don’t know who Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are? Climb out from the ginormous rock you’ve been sleeping under for the past 6 months and turn on the television.

Srlsy guys. For most of us, this is our first opportunity to make a difference in who runs this country for the next four years... We have to stop adopting “trendy” political opinions. This is our future, not high-waisted jean shorts.

Letter to the Editor: #OscarsStillSoWhite By: Tamiera Nash Contributing Writer

Over the course of the last two years there has been a backlash across social media nearing the time of the Oscars. A hashtag appeared in early 2015 that challenged the Oscars on which celebrities were nominated for major category awards.

The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite was followed up in January 2016 with #OscarsStillSoWhite challenging the Oscars again to recognize actors and actresses of the African American race in these awards.

Celebrities have taken to social media including Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee who have stated that they will be boycotting the Oscars on this year.

The response given online shows plenty of support for their decision which led to not only fans, but other celebrities have also joined in this initiative.

Celebrity comments continue to flow in from actor Nick Cannon and rapper The Game who have continuously stated on social media like Instagram that they will not be in support as well as should not be distracted by this “white societies” attempt in making blacks feel less than. Nick Cannon wrote a poem about the continuance of life for blacks beyond the Oscars, saying that even without the recognition from whites that Blacks are important.

Singer Tyrese adds to the fire by pleading with comedian Chris Rock not to do the show.

Other celebrities like Janet Hubert have stated that they will still be watching the Oscars and that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are just upset that Will was nominated for his work in Concussion. With Jada Pinkett being the leader on this war on the Oscars it is hard to understand her motives, but the fact still remains that there were no

blacks nominated for major awards.

There are roughly 7,000 people who work in Cinema that belong to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts. The demographics of this group is not very diversified in who watches the movie or who votes on the nominees along with the winners. According to a recent survey by the Los Angeles Times the Academy’s build up is 25% Hispanic, 10% African American and 9% were Asian or belonged to another background according to a 2014 study. A 2012 study through the Los Angeles times shows that only 2% of voters are African American, while 77% are white males and Latinos under 2%. The same study reported that the average age of members is 62, while members under 50 only make up 14% of the voters.

The Diversity Gap in the Academy Awards” written by Lee and Low Brooks found in 2015 that 97% of

producers and writers were white while 88% of the actors were white. Overall 93% of academy voters were also white, and 76% percent of them were male in 2015.

Critics agree that the acknowledgement of black excellence is scarce and that it is an issue that goes beyond awards season.

In 2015 the Hollywood Diversity Report was produced and said that though minorities had gained some grounds in Hollywood they were still “underrepresented on every front,” the report goes on to mention how minorities never are recognized for being in positions of power.

“White males continued to dominate the positions from which green lighting decisions are made in the Hollywood industry,” the study said confirming that the decisions of Hollywood do not even include African American actors and actresses or any other race.

African American celebrities are at the front of this boycott of the Academy the community can only wonder how long until the Oscars get the message and just how long the “whitewash” of the Academy Awards will continue.

With the time of the Oscars nearing and the social media backlash echoing in the back of the minds of every Oscar’s producer who claims that there will be a change in diversity. The ratings for this 2016 show is expected to take a turn for the worse due to the boycott, though some viewers are still excited to see Chris Rock and how he handles the situation of #OscarsStillSoWhite.

Though there are many people who believe that the Oscars understand the position they are in with the minorities in America they still intend to go with the line up just as they did last year.

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February 4, 2016

Left: Meghan Suttleff, Alicia Watts, Rachal Davison, and Erianna Roy take on the photobooth challenge with class.

Photo by: Magic Memories Photo Booth Right: Couple, Zach Hahn and Kate Sotolongo enjoy Mardi Gras Ball as two of the first to arrive .

Photo by: Kate Sotolongo’s Facebook

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Below: Badgers head out on trolley to ride in the Mobile Mystics parade.

Photo by: Savannah Chamblee’s Facebook

Above: Josh Montgomery, Conner Peth, Elliot, Madeline Limber, and Henry Pine get a little cray cray in the photo both at Mardi Gras Ball.

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Above: Julia Cieutat, Devon Sheehy, Sam Hutcheson, Jamie Doran, and Audrey Thorman are all smiles as they pose for a candid Mardi Gras Ball shot.

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Above: Austin Thompson, Abigail Dumas, , Alexa Shelton, and Hannah Harvey witness a Mobile Parade from the Mobile Mardi Gras Museum balcony.

Photo by: Joy Morris

Right: Darian Price, Chase Shellman, Gary Josey, Jared Holland, Claire Keegan, and Allie May serve major face in the photo booth at Mardi Gras Ball.

Photo by: Magic Memories Photo Booth.

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Manage Groceries on a Budget?

By: Mariah Weinand Contributing writer

By: Sarah Bolotte Contributing writer Whether you want to spend your weekend exploring or taking a short day trip, here are three of the best getaways for college students on a budget.

Home to the last major battle of the Civil War, the Historic Blakeley State Park is a great weekend or day trip. Mike Bunn, Park Director said, “Blakeley has a ton of history and has one of the best preserved battlefields in the United States. […] It is a huge park with over 2,000 acres – you might not see it all in one day so make sure to come back and get the best experience you can.”

Here you can take a tour of the battle at Blakeley, walk, bike or horseback ride the 10 miles of nature trails or spend the night camping in the beautiful wilderness. This historic park is located in Spanish Fort only 30 minutes from campus.

“It’s a great opportunity to bond with friends in a unique setting away from hustle and bustle, great price and helps keep local parks running,” said Paige Elliot, a sophomore at Spring Hill who spent a weekend at Blakeley in the fall. The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk and cost $4 to enter during the day and tenting is $10 per night for adults, allowing up to eight people per site and includes park admission.

If camping is not your forte, maybe the beach is your calling. Take an hour trip down to Pensacola, Fla. for the beautiful water and soft sandy beaches. While there, stop in the historic downtown district for shops and fun nightlife. According to Downtownpensacola.com, Pensacola was established over 450 years ago as the first European settlement in the United States.

Downtown Pensacola is not only picturesque but is home to the new added Al Fresco, an outdoor promenade lined with four tasty food trucks including Z Taco, Gouda Stuff, Gunshot BBQ and Fusion World.

Once dinner has settled, make your way over to Seville Quarter, a vast venue offering seven themed rooms.

Some of these rooms include Phineas

Phogg’s, a two story dance club, Rosie O’Grady’s, a dueling piano show and End O’the Alley Bar, playing a variety of entertainment such as Jamaican steel bands and reggae.

Mardi Gras break is around the corner and if you are trying to get away from the rather crowded and loud party scene then take a trip up to northern Alabama. Located northeast of Birmingham, three state parks showcase some of the most breathtaking waterfalls the south has to offer.

According to Exploresouthernhistory.com the top three most popular destinations include DeSoto Falls, Little River Falls and Noccalula Falls.

DeSoto Falls is located in DeSoto State Park with over a dozen waterfalls ranging from small cascades to the main attraction, the 100-foot high DeSoto Falls. Winter is the best time to visit because some falls are seasonal but no matter the time the trails are sure to leave you stunned.

Little River Falls is located in Little River Canyon National Preserve.

Also known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” this preserve protects 14,000 acres of rugged mountain country and was carved over thousands of years.

Little River begins 1,900 feet above sea level and is one of the longest rivers in America that flows almost entirely on the top of a mountain.

Noccalula Falls is a 90-foot waterfall that plunges from Lookout Mountain into a beautiful ravine. This waterfall is located in Gadsden, Ala. and is home to the famous legend of a young Cherokee woman who supposedly jumped to her death due to a tragic love story.

These three waterfalls are surely Alabama to-dos and should be added to any bucket list. The longest drive is around five hours, but with a couple of friends and some snacks this road trip will be easy. Make sure to bring hiking boots and water because these nature trails are sure to bring a lot of exercise along with a lot of memories.

For more information on these great destinations visit any of the websites mentioned along with Alabama. travel.com.

Photo by Sarah Bolotte

College students throughout the nation are counting pennies and pulling couch cushions looking for spare change. Whether they are trying to make it out on a Thursday night or buy the newest version of a very expensive textbook, it’s safe to say the majority of college students are on a pretty tight budget. Whatever you may be saving your spare change for, everyone has to eat! There are a few key tips you can use to get the most bank for your buck while roaming the isles of a grocery store.

First, you have to make your budget.

Check your bank account, talk to your parents, add up your paychecks, and figure out how much money you have to spend in a month. A great app to help you get started is “Mint”. It is a free app that tracks all your expenses and categorizes them according to purchase. This is a great way to see how much you have previously spent on groceries. Once you find your monthly budget for groceries and break it down between the four weeks, it’s time to start making your list.

With pen and paper in hand, open your refrigerator and pantry to see what you have and what you need.

Writing down your list allows you to physically see if your list is excessively long, helping you to cut back on things that you may not really need this week. Start in your fridge to see what items you need to eat soon so they won’t go bad. Then, figure out a meal you can make with those items and write down the ingredients you will need to buy. Perishable foods can be a budget killer because if they go bad, the money you spent went to waste. With that, you want to choose your fruits and vegetables wisely.

Check online to see what’s in season and spend your money on the best produce rather than the most. Plan your meals around the produce you decide to purchase that week.

Now, it’s time to start shopping.

Most grocery stores, usually right near the carts, will have a coupon book or a “deals” book. The first thing

you should do is compare your list to these books. Check to see if any of your items are in the book, odds are there will be more than you think, and head to the isles. Sophomore Danny Whalen says, “I find deals all the time in the coupon book in Rouse’s, it’s the first thing I do. It’s crazy how many people I go there with who don’t even know about the book”. Checking the coupon books is your first in store step to saving.

After you’ve picked up your items found in the coupon book, head to the produce section to pick up your fresh items. The key to getting produce is to not buy too much of it. It’s easy to get sick of an item if you eat it too much.

Buy just enough to get you through one week and no more because the items will spoil when you get bored of it. It’s better to make another grocery store run to pick up some fresh lettuce than throw away some soggy lettuce that you spent four dollars on. Choose your produce wisely.

A great part of grocery shopping is that you can get a little workout in when searching for items. Always squat below eye level when you find a product you need. Companies pay big bucks to have their items at eye level in the isles, but the better deals are usually closer to your shins. Though it may not seem like a lot at the time, the difference between $1.56 and 89¢ will add up in the end. Throw brands out of your mind and just look at what the product is.

Lastly, stay loyal to your grocery store. Choose a grocery store that works best for you and your schedule. Sign-up for that store’s rewards program and rack up those points.

Sticking to a store will shorten your grocery trip because you’ll know where all of your favorite items are.

Stick to your list, check the coupons and deals, work on your squats, and scan your rewards card. A Rouse’s employee said that if students set up a rewards card, “We’ll stop asking if you have the card, we’re right across the street, and you’ll save money!”

Scrape together your pennies and if you stick to these tips, you’ll be eating well for the months to come!

Cupon books from Rouses Supermarket. Photo by Mariah Weinand

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Frank Sims closing in on 1,000 career victories By: Griffin Miller Reporter

When Sims arrived at Spring Hill College, he mentioned that the field was short, uneven and the players’ locker rooms were in Quinlan Hall. Now, Stan Galle Field is renovated with a fieldhouse, the outfield walls have been pushed back, and the baseball team still gets to play on the sacred, historic grounds.

Spring Hill College’s baseball coach for the past 31 years is approaching 1,000 career wins as a coach.

Frank Sims has coached the baseball program at Spring Hill College since 1985 and is reaching for 1000 career wins. In his career at Spring Hill, Sims has led the badgers to appear in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Regional Tournament four times including last season’s perfect 16-0 conference record.

Sims has also been recognized as the conference Coach of the Year on five different occasions. In Sims’ eighth season with Spring Hill, he was able to take his team to an astonishing 40-15 record becoming the NAIA District 30 Champions.

Sims said he is proud of his program for more than just because of the winning record. He said his program helps his players be better students, but most importantly, better men.

As a smaller program, he has a limited amount of scholarships that he is able to give out, so he relies on the talent brought to the school by the students. His players, he added, are all students and scholars before they are baseball players.

The 1,000 career-wins mark is special in college baseball. The website World Public Library lists only 25 active coaches who are members of the 1,000-win club.

Since arriving at Spring Hill from Milton College, Coach Sims has had a total of 793 wins. In combination with his 36 wins from Milton, Sims has had 829 career wins as a head coach of a college program. Factoring in his career as an assistant coach or coaching at a high school, Coach Sims has a total of 991 wins. Sims could close this gap and reach the astounding 1000-win mark as early as Feb. 17, 2016 against the

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Spring Hill College had been scheduled to open the 2016 season against the University of Mobile this past Monday, Feb. 1. However, the games were rescheduled due to inclement weather in the area.

Photo courtesy of shcbadgers.com University of Alabama in Huntsville in front of his home crowd at the Historic Stan Galle Field.

“It’s tough to go undefeated,” Sims said this past week. “I think if we play 20 games we should be 18-2 or 19-1.”

According to the SHC Athletics website, the Badgers will open the season this Saturday, Feb. 6, at home when they face Shorter Universityin a non-conference doubleheader at Stan Galle Field, beginning at noon at 2:30 p.m. The two teams play again Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m.

Prediction: Denver’s D too much for “Super Cam” By: MJ Connell Editor-in-Chief

It’s the first weekend of February and one of the biggest American “holidays” is upon us.

And no, it’s not Mardi Gras, it’s the Super Bowl.

The NFL is celebrating its most legendary game of the year, the Super Bowl matchup between the league’s best teams. This year, the Super Bowl offers something more than usual. It’s the 50th anniversary of the hallmark event and we’re getting the chance to experience a true battle of old versus new.

Peyton Manning, a household name in the NFL, a Super Bowl champion, is looking to finally win that elusive Super Bowl Denver has been craving since his arrival.

Cam Newton, the NFL’s newest superstar, dazzling opponents and fans with the swagger of a champion, is giving Carolina hope to win their first Super Bowl.

Manning, a well-seasoned veteran of the NFL, has had an extremely decorated career. He’s won a Super Bowl, he’s been named to a litter of Pro Bowls and crowned MVP five

times. He’s definitely one of the best quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen. His savvy veteran presence has given him the starting role this postseason, even though he missed part of the season with a foot injury and watched backup-QB Brock Osweiler prove to be a worthy successor.

talented players such as Aqib Talib, Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware, the Broncos have been able to deny opposing teams victory week after week.

The Broncos are 14-1 this year, including the postseason, when allowing 25 or less points.

With the defense able to hold its own week in and week out, Manning just needs to do his thing out there and get his receivers the ball.

Owen Daniels, Emmanuel Sanders and Demarius Thomas should make for quite the contest against a Carolina secondary that is just 11th best in the league this year.

This is the Super Bowl of all Super Bowls for Manning. He’s already watched his brother Eli beat Tom Brady twice for two rings and now it’s time to claim his second title.

This may be Photos courtesy of NFL.com the last chance With all this talk for the legend to win the Lombardi about how great the Broncos’ defense trophy and he’ll do it with a little help has been, it’s hard to ignore how well from his defense. If you’ve been folLuke Kuechly and the rest of those on lowing the NFL this year, it’s no secret the Panthers’ D have been successful that Denver has boasted the best themselves. Despite performing pretty defense in the league. With incredibly average in the pass defense, Carolina

was the fourth-best run defense in the league. On top of that, their pass rush is ruthless racking up 44 sacks this season, averaging two-and-a-half per game.

If the Panthers’ defense can play up to Denver’s level, they can always count on Cam to get something going on offense. Even though the Broncos have a tremendous defense, Newton is one of the most explosive players in the league and create a spark whenever he needs to.

Both of these teams have had phenomenal seasons, reaching the Super Bowl is no easy task. Despite all of the great things Cam Newton can do with a football, I think that Denver’s defense will be ready for anything he has to throw at them. Peyton Manning will pull out his old bag of tricks and go out on top as a Super Bowl champion.

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If you could design a new Facebook post button, what would it be?

Mariah Massengill Chandler Bueche Freshman

Sophomore

“An ‘I’m intrigued’ button in the shape of a light bulb.”

“The ‘slightly disappointed’ button.”

New Buttons Coming to Facebook By: Daniela Perez Contributing Writer Have you ever felt the need to express more then just “like” on Facebook?

Facebook announced back in October the release of six new alternatives to their original “like” button. Emotions such as “haha”, “wow”, “sad”,“love” and “angry” are all being added, and are said to be released in the upcoming weeks.

An article from Tech Crunch said that these new expressions have been released in foreign markets. The article continued by adding that, “Facebook tells us that the pop-up feature will first start out as a test in two markets only, Spain and Ireland, before it decides whether to tweak it and/or how to roll it out further”. Adam Mosseri, Facebook’s Director of Product, says that the release in

Ireland and Spain is most logical because both have largely national user bases without extensive international friend networks, so they work better as closed test groups. Ireland is English speaking, while Spain allows Facebook to test out how well the wordless emoji play with nonEnglish users according to techcrunch.com Once these new expressions are released, “users will see the traditional thumbs up “Like” below posts, but if they hold the button down for a moment on mobile devices, a menu featuring the other reaction options will appear” according to Bloomberg.com.

Each of the new expressions will be animated to get a better understanding of what emotion the user is trying to display.

Sophomore, Arielle Joseph, said, “ I love the fact that Facebook is adding these new “like” buttons. I don’t always “like” what I see on Facebook and feel that while some things aren’t “like” worthy there are other things I see that go beyond just ‘like’ ”.

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“The ‘deliver tacos to my house’ button.”

“The ‘I don’t care’ button.”

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In addition to providing its 1.19 million users with these new forms of expression, according to Time.com this new addition will help Facebook gather, “data about the types of post people are engaging with, which could boost the quality of users’ News Feed and help the site

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serve more relevant ads” Adding these new emotions to Facebook will be extremely beneficial to all its users. They will be able to better express their personal opinions, feelings and emotions on posts that appear on each of their News Feeds. In addition to

having these new emotions users will still be able to express their opinion on posts via comments like they did before.

Get ready to express yourself better than ever before on the biggest social media platform in the world according to AdWeek.