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september 26. 2013

Student joins AT&T in campaign against texting and driving

MEGAN REED
news editor
Sophomore Alex Sorohan is turning her grief into action. Alex appeared in an ad for the AT&T It Can Wait campaign, which is a national effort to encourage drivers to stop texting and driving. The ad, which has already aired on MTV, is intended to raise awareness about how dangerous texting and driving can be. It was shown on Sept. 19 at the Health and Wellness Fair, where about 200 students signed a pledge promising to not text and drive. Evie McNiece, mayor of Rome, also read a proclamation stating that she would like to instill in all Romans that no message is so urgent that it is worth diverting attention from the road. Alex is a peer educator, and senior Rachel Johnston, another peer educator, helped connect Berry and the It Can Wait campaign. This year, the peer educators will be focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of texting and driving. Alex has a personal connection to the issue of texting and driving. Alexs brother Caleb was 18 years old and had just begun

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SOPHOMORE ALEX SOROHAN (LEFT IN PHOTO ABOVE) ADVOCATES against texting and driving. Her brother Caleb (right) was killed in 2009 while he was texting and driving.
college at North Georgia College and State University. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and would frequently come home to visit them. Caleb was close with Alex and their younger brother, Griffin, who is now 16. He dreamed of becoming an athletic trainer. On Dec. 16, 2009, Caleb was home for winter break. He was driving to meet a friend in Athens, Ga., near his home in Rutledge. He was texting while driving, swerved into the other lane and crashed into another car head on. He was killed instantly.

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R.I.S.E. creates inter-religious prayer vigil for imprisoned pastor in Iran

MATT MURPHY
Berrys own R.I.S.E. (Religion -In-Student-Experience) group plans to hold a prayer vigil in hopes of uniting those of all religions, for Pastor Saeed Abedini. According to the New York Times, Abedini was arrested on charges of disturbing national security. He was found to be involved in the creation of Christian churches in private homes in Iran. Freshman Alison Parker, a member of R.I.S.E. said the group chose to get behind the movement for Abedini because he is a symbol of the need for religious tolerance He has kind of become [the] mascotfor tolerance, Parker said. R.I.S.E. is a group that is dedicated to uniting people of all different religions and creating religious tolerance on campus. The group acts as the head of the vigil.

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The organization is planning a prayer vigil on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m., inviting those of all religious backgrounds to come and pray for Abedini at the College Chapel. The date was chosen because it is the one-year anniversary that Abedini has been imprisoned, and religious groups both nation and worldwide will be praying for Abedini on that day. Freshman, Alison Parker, a member of R.I.S.E, said that the group initially got involved as a means of promoting global religious tolerance. This isnt just about a Christian pastor, Parker said. This is also about religious tolerance worldwide, because if we fight back against cases such as this no matter if its a Christian or a Muslim or a Jew being persecuted, we have to fight back and stand up and say something about itevery small thing we do will have an impact.. Senior Lauren Eason,

secretary of R.I.S.E., further described the purpose of R.I.S.Es involvement in the event as a means of uniting the students of different religious backgrounds on campus. What our vision for this event to do is to bring the student body together, especially the religious groups, Eason said. Eason said if the movement is led by students, then the impact of the event could spread even farther. We want it to be more student oriented because we wantthe students to be unified too, Eason said. If you have students that are passionate about this stuff, like Alison, then we feel like it would be more of an impact. Eason also said that there is currently a separation between the different faith groups on campus. I feel like right now, we lack communication with each other and understanding, Eason said. We want to improve that communication

with each other, we want to share our beliefs with each other. Eason and R.I.S.E alike have hopes that this event could encourage a more unified body of religions on campus. I hope to see that it [the event] will bring more unity to the campus, Eason said. We want to see something thats the equivalent of Interfaith Council excepton a student level. We want the students tocome together. Senior Chris Zefting, president of R.I.S.E said there is a beauty in coming together for a common purpose, and that the event here at Berry connects those involved to the global movement. I do think that there is a magnificent power in being able to say that we like so many others have the same desire, that we are one amongst many, Zefting said. R.I.S.E. plans to have more events with a similar purpose in the future.

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In one second, my brothers entire life was gone because of a text message about where he was, Alex said. In one second. Caleb was a very supportive and loving older brother, Alex said. He was always there for me when I needed him, he always supported me when I needed him to, and he was just the best older brother, she said. Calebs death was a shocking lesson about the dangers of texting and driving, and his family wanted to do something with the lesson [they] learned. In February 2010, Alexs grandmother, Sally Sorohan, contacted the state senator for her district, Sen. Jack Murphy. Murphy then drafted a bill that would ban texting and driving. Alex gathered a group of her classmates from Morgan County High School and went to the State Capitol in Atlanta. There they lobbied in support of the bill, which had been named Calebs Law, and spoke to state senators and representatives. Alex also spoke at committee meetings and told Calebs story. The bill passed through

Congress, but one obstacle remained. Governor Sonny Perdue still needed to sign it, and he was hesitant to pass it because he believed it would be difficult to enforce. Drivers could still read printed materials, he said, and drivers dialing a phone number could be accused of texting while driving. This challenge fueled the efforts of the laws supporters. They held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol and encouraged supporters to call the governors office to urge him to sign the bill. Alex and one of her classmates also met with Perdue to discuss the importance of passing Calebs Law. On June 4, 2010, less than six months after Calebs death, Perdue signed Calebs Law. The law makes it illegal for all drivers in the state of Georgia to write, send or read a text message while driving. Drivers under the age of 18 are forbidden to use a cell phone for any purpose while they are driving. Although they have fulfilled their original goal of passing Calebs Law, the Sorohan family still aims to end texting and

driving. The family has spoken at colleges and high schools and traveled to both national and state highway safety conferences. Griffin is a member of the Governors Commission on Teen Driving, which advises lawmakers on changes which can be made in order to reduce teen crashes, injuries and fatalities. Georgia is the first state to have a commission dedicated to teen driving and fully comprised of teenagers. The family also plans to lobby in support of a state law which would require all phone use while driving to be hands-free. Twelve states already have hands-free laws, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. I dont think its something easy for us to do, to talk about my brother who died, Alex said. But I think that our mindset is that if we can keep someone else from having to lose someone like thatits worth sharing the story a hundred times, as much as it hurts.

MEDICAL ASSIST
Thoughout the week, officers responded to five medical assist calls.

ALCOHOL

On Sept. 21, an alcohol violation was reported in a residence hall. The student was found to be a commuter and was picked up by a family member and removed from campus.

THEFT

On Sept. 22, a non-Berry person reported his wallet stolen from the back tire of his vehicle while he was parked at the soccer field on mountain campus.

Berry celebrates freedom to read

MEGAN REED
news editor
Berry celebrated the 31st annual Banned Books Week by hosting a read-in of banned and challenged books on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff read passages from their favorite books, poems and songs which have been banned, censored or challenged because of content such as drug use, language and sexual content. Selections read included passages from Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K. Rowling, Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilky, and the poem I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Web services librarian Steve Head coordinated the read-in event. He said that as a librarian, his job is to provide information to students, but he cannot do this if books which contain this information are censored. While some ideas and thoughts may be unpopular, he said, these books should still be available so that students can learn from and discuss them. All ideas, regardless of how dangerous they are, should be discussed, Head said. The ALA publishes a list each year of the most frequently banned and challenged books. The list is based on data reported to the Office for Intellectual Freedom. The most challenged book of 2012 was the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilky, which has been criticized for offensive language and being unsuited for its target age group. The second most challenged book of 2012 was The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, which has been challenged for offensive language, racism, sexually explicit [content] and [being] unsuited for [the target] age group. According to the ALA, the Harry Potter series were the most challenged books in the decade from 2000 to 2009. The books have been criticized for promoting Satanic ideas, violent content, anti-family values and their religious viewpoint.

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All ideas, regardless of how dangerous they are, should be discussed.

Library director Sherre Herrington read the American Library Associations (ALA) Freedom to Read Statement, which states that the freedom to read is essential to our democracy but that it is continuously under attack.

Amazing Grace

Chaplain Jonathan Huggins will be presenting the film Amazing Grace on Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jewel Box. The film is about William Wilberforce and the fight to end the British slave trade. Discussion will follow. This is a CE credit.

A Grand Night for Singing

Faculty Recital

Berry College Theatre Companys first show of the year, A Grand Night for Singing, is opening on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the E.H. Young Theatre. This is a CE credit.

Adjunct professor of horn Ellie Jenkins and associate professor of piano Kris Carlisle will be performing in a faculty recital on Sept. 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m in the Ford Auditorium. This is a CE credit.

KCAB Comedian

KCAB will be presenting a show by comedian Collin Moulton on Sept. 27 from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Krannert Ballroom.

Cosmic Bowling

KCAB is hosting a cosmic bowling event on Sept. 27 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Floyd Lanes. Floyd Lanes is located at 7 Riverbend Drive Southwest in Rome.

Americorps Info

A volunteer from Americorps will be in Krannert 250 on Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to answer questions. Americorps is a program of the U.S. federal government which organizes adults for community service projects.

Passion Concert

The Passion Let the Future Begin tour is coming to the Rome Forum on Oct. 2 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This Christian worship concert seeks to unite 18 to 25 year olds in the name of Jesus Christ. Tickets can be ordered at www.268generation.com.

Atlanta Guitar Trio Mountain Day This guitar ensemble, composed of Parade Scott Plato, Adam Craighead and Bill
Hearn, will be performing in the Ford Auditorium on Oct. 3 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

All classes after 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 will be cancelled so students can march in the Mountain Day parade with their residence halls. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the library lawn.

Mountain Day Talent Show

Mountain Day

Students will be showcasing their special talents at the Mountain Day talent show on Oct. 4 from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Ford Auditorium.

Berry will be celebrating Martha Berrys birthday all day on Oct. 5. Events will include the 5K and 2-Mile Health Walk (7 a.m.), the Grand March (1 p.m.) and the Mega Reunion (5 p.m.).

Cage Center may receive new juice bar

Idea proposed to use concession stand during the day
ABBY FERGUSON
staff reporter
Some students have expressed interest in adding a juice bar in the Cage Athletic Center. A new proposal brought before SGA by a group of athletes is asking for a juice bar to go up in the concession stand on the main floor of the Cage. The concession stand is currently only used for weekend athletic events, leaving it empty throughout the week. The proposal suggests turning this unused space into a juice bar to provide students with a sweet snack or reenergizer after a workout. Like the food court in Krannert and Java City, the juice bar would accept Flex Bucks, making it a quick and convenient stop. The idea of a juice bar was part of the original plans for the Cage Center, but because of costs and budgeting, it was ultimately deemed nice to have, not critical to have, said Vice President of Student Affairs, Debbie Heida, and it was never built. This spring, a group of senior athletes approached SGA to request that the idea be reconsidered. Since that time, the SGA Vice President for Service, sophomore Will Howell, has taken the lead in making the juice bar a reality. The driving force behind the creation of a juice bar, however, will be the student body, Howell said. Announcements made at SGA meetings this fall have produced little student response as of yet, and until a reasonable student interest has been shown, little more can be done. The lack of student initiative in picking up the project is inconsistent with most student responses when asked their opinion on a juice bar. Its a great idea, said junior marketing and management major Collin Young. As long as the juice bar is still just an idea, though, facts and figures about costs and logistics are remaining scarce, and likely will be until more students are willing to take the initiative to push the project forward.

It would be a good idea, but you also dont want to be pumping money into it if its not going to be effective.
It would be a good idea, but you also dont want to be pumping money into it if its not going to be effective, said Young. To make sure that does not happen, part of the research that will hopefully soon be underway will include talking with professors in the business department to find out exactly what it would take to make the juice bar a financial success, Heida said.

It is not yet clear who exactly would operate and run it, if it were created. Aramark provides Berrys dining services, but it might also be possible to make the juice bar part of Student Enterprises. The project may also be given to someone in the entrepreneurship class which allows students to start their own businesses and make it purely studentowned and operated. For now, the proposal has been referred to the Student Affairs Committee of SGA for further research. This committee has been an inactive part of SGA for the last few years and has been resurrected this fall to deal with proposals like the juice bar. Both SGA members and student body members sit on the committee, although it will be led by an SGA member. So far progress has been slow in coming, but Howell hopes with a few more weeks and a little more student awareness, the plan will move forward. Students can contact SGA if they wish to become involved or have an opinon on the issue. Students are needed to help act on this idea.

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All points go to Pope Francis

Last Thursday in an interview, Pope Francis shocked many by criticizing the church for having such a narrow focus and being completely fixated on the controversial topics of abortion, gay marriage and contraception. These are big issues, but the question is this: Are they the biggest ones? Since these issues have been seen as a hot topic to most, he had ignored questions about these subjects for six months, but then decided to say what he really felt. Pope Francis criticized the church for putting dogma before love. So heres to the Pope for making the church a home for all, and making everyone feel welcome and accepted. The last pope, Benedict XVI, had a different opinion on this issue. He envisioned a smaller and purer church. Pope Francis wants all Christians to feel at home. Jude 23 reads, Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. This verse is popularly paraphrased as hate the sin, but love the sinner. Thats the kind of culture that Pope Francis is trying to create. He is creating a culture where people can disagree with issues but not hate the person. This is the kind of culture we should live in. This creates a better example for all churches to be Christ-like. Even though the pope is only affiliated with Catholicism, Pope Francis has set a precedent for all religious affiliations. The pope is not changing church doctrine, but his desire for the church to be a home for all is setting a new tone for Christianity. And this new tone is a better one. He has depolarized the church. Many liberal Christians have felt unwelcomed, but Pope Francis made sure to change this. Church should be a home for all, and now it is more so.

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Two important things happened in the past 72 hours. 1. A 22-hour fillibuster against Obamacare, complete with Dr. Seuss, dominated the Senate floor. 2. The Senate approved a spending plan to avoid government shutdown. Whats the common denomenator? Texas senator Ted Cruz (R). After conducting a Green Eggs and Ham-laced fillibuster against Obamacare, he approved a spending bill that would provide funding for it. So heres the question: what was the point of the fillibuster? Better yet, what is the point of any fillibuster of this type? A fillibuster makes sense if Congress is close to adjourning, or if a bill is on a tight time restraint for another reason. Obamacares not going anywhere, no matter how much Congressmen like Cruz and Paul Rand want to talk it out of existence. -Paul Watson, Editor-in-Chief
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Gun regulations need to be a higher priority

Half the deadliest shootings in U.S. history happened in the past six years. What is more deadly, a gun or a thought? A gun gives you the opportunity, but a thought pulls the trigger. The navy yard shooting was what made my belief in gun control more firm.The Camden Walk of Death on Sept. 6, 1949 was known as the worst mass killing in America at that time. The killer was considered too insane and was never tried. This is the earliest mass murder where at least 12 people died in the United States. Sadly, American mass shootings are becoming a regular part of news medias expectations. It took two decades for the next mass killing to emerge. At The University of Texas, a man fired from a bell tower killing, 16 and wounding 31. Another two decades pass before the third, 21 people killed at a shooting in a McDonalds in California. Two years after, 14 dead in Edmond, Oklahoma that started a nation wide post office scare. Next, 23 people killed in Killeen, Texas in 1991 and later Columbine in 1999. Dr. Charles Catania, a behavior analyst and experimental psychologist with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, shared his research with MSNBCs The Rachel Maddow Show and Maddow later televised a segment on the history of deadly shootings in the United States. These six shootings took half a century to occur. Six more have happened in the last half-decade. Last week, a former Navy reservist killed at least 12 people on Monday in a mass shooting at a secure military facility that led the authorities to lock down part of the nations capital. The numbers are dooming, but these are not simply numbers, these are actual people; people killed in what should be a safe country to live in. Yet, the government has not passed any new gun regulations. I am tired of us Americans treating these shootings in such an American way. We see the problem, feel its effects, and then look back down to our iPhones. After shooting a friends AR15, I cannot fathom the helplessness the shooting massacres victims must have felt. I know there are responsible gun owners out there, but that does not make me feel any safer and neither does owning a gun myself. Dr. Arthur Kellermann is the former founding chairman of the department of emergency medicine at Emory University and said, Firearm violence is wreaking havoc on public health. His research showed a firearm in the home represents a greater risk overall than the protection it may offer against intruders, either indirectly or by discouraging potential assaults. When picturing gun violence, the newest version of Grand Theft Auto should not come to mind. Guns are not cool toys to admire and show off to peers. Isnt the purpose of shooting at targets to improve the ability to shoot at moving objects? Last time I checked, only living things willingly move. Weapons are made to kill and should only be distributed and used for combat purposes. It is easy to jump to conclusions in both arguments for or against gun violence and gun laws. Also, putting gun regulations into practice is a multifaceted process. Even so, I can say with confidence that such regulations need more attention and need to be put on higher priority, no matter what the National Rifle Association may think.

MATTHEW MURPHY

deputy news editor

Pick a major for enjoyment, not for money

Though few would agree, materialism, according to Alexis de Tocqueville, is conquering the hearts of the American people. Money seems to be of the highest concerns in many decisions that people make in this day and age. People come into college with hopes and dreams of being a doctor, lawyer or successful businessman simply because that these careers often lead to the most amount of money. Simply put, it is easy to do this because of our fear of being uncomfortable, and not having enough drives us to do as much as we can to have that enough. Enough can begin with a three-bedroom house with two children and a white picket fence surrounding the property. However, the desire for enough is never satisfied, so what began as a hope for comfort can easily turn into the desire for luxury. By the time you realize it, enough has turned into the seven-story mansion on the hill with the Rolls Royce made out of solid gold where the desire is completely the material aspects of life. With materialism, the soul is never truly satisfied. Meaning that one who lives ones life in a materialistic fashion, carries along this burden deep within themselves, never knowing what true satisfaction looks like. Therefore, should one choose a major based on what would give them the most material gain? We are blessed here at Berry with a general education program. It allows students to experience all kinds of educational experiences. It is within the general education, that one can find their true passion. I personally can speak to this matter. All through high school I had done well in science, and I had the general notion that I enjoyed the subject. As I began my freshman year, I took several classes that were necessary for my major, which was biology, and I did well in them. I had hopes of being the best doctor that one could be. However, as I sat in these classes, I did not find myself content. I was not allowed to speak my own thoughts, which is something I enjoyed doing. I began to realize within my first two semesters here that perhaps science was not the best major for me. I then took a government class (a class on de Tocqueville, Democracy and America nonetheless), and I found myself fascinated. I knew soon after that class began that government was the major for me. Of course, this does not mean that science is bad and humanities and social sciences are good, for surely both are good if done with the right heart behind it. The point I am trying to make is that one should do what their heart is content with, not just their wallet, because that outlook on life will only lead one to despair. Material goods and money are not in themselves bad. Rather, the overwhelming desire for more and more goods can destroy a souls happiness. There is more to life than money, and though it sounds extremely clich, money cant buy happiness. Choosing a major that you enjoy will make your life so much better than just having a major because you know youll make money. I made the choice to major in something that I enjoy and I am happy in my decision. You will be happy if you do the same.

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White-washed morals
In 2008, Vince Gilligan introduced the world to the lovable, brilliant Walter Hartwell White, a man with lung cancer who took drastic steps (to put it lightly) in order to leave behind something of value for his family. In order to do so, he became a criminal. Most of you by now understand that I am talking about the main character in AMCs Breaking Bad, hailed as one of the best shows to ever come to television. What makes this show so fantastic is the constant discussion topics it provides to its viewers, especially in the realm of ethics. Of course, many things Walter (a.k.a. Heisenberg) do are downright wrong, which I wont discuss for the sake of those who havent watched the show yet. But, most people know that Walt finds out he has lung cancer and decides to cook meth with a former student to make enough money for his family to survive once he kicks the bucket, as he is on the paygrade of a public high school chemistry teacher. (If you didnt know this, sorry for ruining the Netflix summary for you.) Immediately this notion begs the question: is it moral for a man to commit a crime in order to provide for his family? As much as I am Team Walter, I cant logically justify the use of crime to provide for ones family. Laws are (theoretically) in place to protect citizens. If someone like Walt can get away with crime, why

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cant the average Joe do the same? Where is the line drawn? Any kind of society, from authoritarian to anarchist (to an extent) to rural egalitarian, depends on some kind of set of rules, written or otherwise, that allow members of said society to function better together. Even one person who fails to follow these guidelines can cause a system collapse. Of course, thats not to say that all laws should be obeyed without question; there are obviously laws and lawmakers against which there would be revolt (see WWII). But, despite popular opinion, a vast majority of laws have sound reasoning behind them; the production and distribution of methamphetamine, which can cause mad hysteria if used by a population majority, is obviously one of them. Even beyond societal rules, theres natural law to consider in the case of morality. According to St. Thomas Aquinass natural law theory, one should do harm to no man. Even as an indirect consequence, Walts actions are harming hundreds, even thousands, of other humans. So how would Walt save his family without crime? I dont know, but any solution would be near as interesting as what came from the mind of Gilligan; thats the dilemma. Besides, if Walter is off doing whatever he wants, whos going to make breakfast for Walt Jr.?

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September 26, 2013

what is your favorite breakfast drink?

below are the top five responses.

MORNING
1. coffee
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Nutrition facts
Coffee

35%

Amount Per 1 cup (8 f Calories 1

Total fat 0 g

Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 5 mg Potassium 116 mg

One 8 fl. oz. cup of coffee contains 95 mg of caffeine

Total Carbohydrate 0 Sugar 0 g Protein .3 g

*Percent Daily Values are values may be higher or lo

2. juice
16%
Nutrition facts
Minute Maid Apple Juice Amount Per 1 Bottle (450mL) Calories 210 % Daily Value* Total fat 0 g Sodium 40 mg Total Carbohydrate 52 g Sugar 49 g Protein 0 g 0% 0% 0% 17%

USDA

3. milk
15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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4. water 5. hot tea

No nutritional value

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APRIL HEARN
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One 8 fl. oz. Tazo Awake Breakfast tea 61 mg of caff

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The sound is all too familiar: The unending beeping noise that pulls everyone out of peaceful sleep. Alarm clocks are typically the first things that college students hear in the mornings and they can have a number of effects on people. There are many different morning routines and habits that people take part in and Berry students handle the earlier hours of the day in unique ways. College students in general are known for being night

ROUTINES
% Daily Value* 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0%

respondent demographics:

owls, but even the most dedicated of night owls still have to face the reality of morning commitments. Some choose to begin the coffee stream from the first moment they roll out of bed, others choose to work out and some choose the roll and go option. In a recent survey, Berry students were asked various questions concerning their morning routines. The responses and data collected from 364 students are presented below.

total #: gender: year:

79% female 21% male
27% 26% 21% 26%

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31% no.
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% Daily Value* 7% 15% 6% 4% 9% 4% 0% 16%

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how many times do you hit the snooze button?

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Milk, 2% fat Amount Per 1 cup (246 g) Calories 124

1 time 2 times 3 times 4 + times

"Late and okay with it"
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26% 17% 10% 10%

Total fat 4.9 g Saturated fat 3.1 g Cholesterol 20 mg Sodium 116 mg Potassium 344 mg Total Carbohydrate 12 g Sugar 12 g Protein 8 g

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Happy and ready to face the day

20%

"Lana Del Rey"

"Tired and 'hazy'"

Blissfully apathetic

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how do you feel when you wake up in the morning?

top three responses are represented by percentages.

"Calm"

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Grumpy

September 26, 2013

Musical creates grand night

BCTC brings new life to classic musicals.
JOSHUA WILLIS
staff reporter
On Sept. 26, The Berry College Theatre Company will open their first show of the semester. A Grand Night for Singing showcases tunes from ten different musicals and combines them to create a new story. The show will run Sept. 26- Oct. 6 at the E.H. Young Theatre with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and matinees each Sunday at 2 p.m. At a posh wedding reception in 1950s New York, stylish guests and wait staff alike fall in and out of love to classic show tunes from time gone by. Conceived by Walter Bobbie, with music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, A Grand Night For Singing is set to songs from some of the duos most cherished musicals including The Sound of Music, The King and I and South Pacific. The music is almost continuous and dialogue is infrequent, so the ensemble cast relies on body language to convey all the emotions, both frivolous and serious, that come with love. Senior Spencer Miller, who sang iconic numbers such as Oh, What a Beautiful Morning from Oklahoma, said this type of performance was a challenging, yet enjoyable experience. Ive done musicals before, but never a straight musical revue, Miller said. Its very different. You have to put more out there because

JUSTIN DAVIS, asst. photojournalism editor FRESHMAN MORGAN ANDREWS SOLOS in her first BCTC production, A Grand Night for Singing. The show will open on Thursday, Sept. 26, and run through Mountain Day weekend.
there is no dialogue; you have to convey all the characters emotions in your face and movements, along with the music. It is definitely fun, though. For senior Allie Southwood, A Grand Night for Singing provided the perfect opportunity to be a part of beloved songs from her childhood. I love this musical because it has all the Rodger and Hammerstein music that I grew up with, Southwood said. These songs were what inspired me to go into musical theatre, so it has been a great experience to be able to perform them for an audience. Not only are these songs great, but they are also very universal, so I think a wide range of people will enjoy them and the show. I really like the show because it puts a twist on all the old songs I knew and loved, Vaughan said. Though they are classics, the songs tend to become a tad predictable and boring. The show really brought a new perspective to them and made them hilarious, sweet and really entertaining. The music is great, the sets and costumes are beautiful and the cast is very talented, so I definitely recommend that everyone sees A Grand Night For Singing. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets and additional information please call the Berry College Theatre Box Office at (706) 236-2263.

The music is great, the sets and costumes are beautiful and the cast is very talented.
This was true for audience member, junior April Vaughan, who found the musical to be both funny and heartwarming.

Phillips turns stories into songs

MADI MCEVER
entertainment editor
Grant-Lee Phillips, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, will be visiting Berry this Friday to perform as the opening for a series of events commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears. Being of Native American descent, Phillips has a strong connection with the Trail of Tears. He is a direct descendant of those who participated in the journey. [The Trail of Tears] is always something that I have been interested in learning about, Phillips said. Phillips has a distinct musical style that he would describe as truthful, raw and reflective, a goal that he has worked toward for many years. He writes using a poetic style, and incorporates elements of his heritage, including personal stories. His most recent album, Walking in the Green Corn, contains more Native American themes than his previous albums. Susannah Little, a song from Phillips 2004 album Virginia Creeper, recounts the story of his great-grandmothers life and the struggles that she faced as a Native American woman in the white culture. Native American culture is something that my albums have touched on time and time again, Phillips said. Phillips developed his interest in music at a young age, first picking up the guitar at age 14. Ive been playing music for most of my life, Phillips said. It was really a compulsion. I have always been interested in art. Music is not the only art form that Phillips has pursued during his life. At 19 years old, he moved to Los Angeles and attended film school for one year, thinking that it was something he might pursue as a career. After a year in school, Phillips realized that music is what he loved most. He began his professional career shortly thereafter, putting out his first album in his mid-20s. With each of his albums boasting a slightly different style, Phillips has been influenced by a number of different bands and artists. I am influenced by great music every time I hear it, Phillips said. Phillips style nods to the country music of the 50s and 60s written by artists such as Johnny Cash. He also claims to be influenced by the music of his generation, such as R.E.M. When asked if he could travel to any musical era, Phillips answered, I think maybe the 1880s. It was the time of the impressionist era; a volatile end of the war time.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS

NATIVE AMERICAN SINGER, GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS, WILL BE PERFORMING to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears on Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in Ford Auditorium.
Phillips has learned a lot as his music career has progressed. If he could give any advice to young musicians, it would be, Work hard and dont beat yourself up. Have compassion on yourself as a writer. Phillips will be playing a concert on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in Ford Auditorium.

GTA V hailed as fastest selling entertainment product

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ROBY JERNIGAN

asst. online editor

Released on Tuesday, Sept.17, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) might have been the most anticipated installment of the GTA series. After waiting for five long years, dedicated gamers are finally able to see what all of the hype is about. A production cost of about $250 million appears to have paid off, as the sales topped $1 billion a mere three days after the

games release. This spike in sales crowned GTA V the fastest selling entertainment product in history. With superior graphics and multi-character gameplay, the newest arrival has lived up to its high expectations so far. Rockstar Games, creator of the GTA series, is introducing a new type of gameplay in the series with GTA V. Less of the gangster, kill everyone for no reason play style has led to a more story-driven game that plays out like an episodic TV show. The ability to play as three different characters has added

a much-needed dynamic to this storied video game series. No longer are players stuck with one character playing mindless theft and murder missions; they are now able to switch between three dynamic characters and become immersed in their different lives. Because the characters are connected to one another, players can see each grow and improve their skills as they advance in the game. Outside of the main-game missions that allow you to continue in the story, there are hundreds of auxiliary missions that allow you to earn skills, vehicles, and

other assets. The main types of auxiliary missions present in the game are the Heists missions. In these missions you can choose to rob very high-end places, such as banks, jewelry stores, etc. You can make these missions totally original by choosing your own crew and even choosing how you would like to rob the venue. These Heists are a great way to make money, which can greatly enhance your gameplay experience. From all of the auxiliary missions, you can choose which missions you participate in, and each one can change the gameplay significantly. This makes each

persons gameplay very unique. Along with the new additions to the GTA series, Rockstar Games made sure to include the generic game play that has become synonymous with the series. You can still be the gangster that steals vehicles and is constantly running from the cops, and with over 1,000 different vehicles to choose from, this option can become very enticing. With all new graphics, enhanced gameplay, and the crazy high-speed chases that we have all come to love, GTA V is sure to be one of the best video games released in the 2013 season.

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September 26, 2013

Vikings fall to Mercer, prepare for conference play

STEVEN EVANS
Sports Editor
In a rainy contest between two new football programs, the Mercer University Bears (3-0) defeated the Vikings (2-1) 43-0 on Saturday night in Macon.

While the Bears current football program is in its first year, the school has had a history of football before their previous program was disbanded in 1942 due to World War II. Unlike the Vikings, the Bears have had an extra year of recruiting and practices under their belt. Just [over a month] ago, we didnt even exist as a team, put that into perspective, head football coach Tony Kunczewski said. Its always a process. The Vikings, who came off a 36-27 win against the LaGrange College Panthers junior varsity team last week, ran into defensive troubles early against the Mercers running game, allowing 379 yards rushing by the Bears. Last week, the Bears gained 402 rushing yards against the Warner College Royals in their 62-0 win. Going into Mercer, we knew that they were going to be a solid team in all phases of the game, freshman defensive lineman Logan Stone said. We had to deal with a little adversity right off the bat when it started pouring rain fifteen minutes before kickoff. Not only have the Vikings only been together for more than a month, but the game against Mercer was the first game they have played together in the rain. I thought that collectively as a team, for the time we have been together, we played well, freshman free safety Chase Swayze said. The rain was coming strong, and that made it difficult. Also, Mercer has been together for more than a year. Many [Vikings] were initially recruited by Mercer, so the game kind of hit close to home for a lot of the guys. The Bears are currently in the Pioneer Football League of NCAA

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VIKINGS FRESHMAN WIDE RECEIVER CHRIS LILLY LINES UP against Mercer Universitys defense in the 43-0 loss. The Vikings will play their first conference game against Rhodes College on Saturday.
Division-I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), but changing conferences starting in 2014. [Mercer is] a very talented team who is moving into the Southern Conference next year, Stone said. But as the game slowed down and we got attuned to the rain, we started playing a little better. After the first half, I think our defense only gave up a handful of first downs. Overall, I am pleased at how we responded as a team throughout the game. Stone recorded four solo tackles in the game for the Vikings, two of which were tackles for a loss. Stone, however, said that it isnt the individual statistics that matter, but rather how well the defenses chemistry and performance is against the opposing offense. It doesnt matter to me how many tackles, assists or sacks I have, just as long as we play well as a unit, Stone said. Our defense is centered around doing your job, and I just made the plays that happened to come to my gap when I was in it. The Vikings will be back in action on Saturday at 2 p.m. when they will face the Rhodes College Lynx in Memphis, Tenn. in their first Southern Athletic Association game. The Vikings will continue their three-game road trip on Saturday, Sept. 5 where they will travel to St. Louis Mo. To face the Washington University Bears at 2 p.m. Our team needs to work on taking our loss and move forward as we continue our season, Swayze said. This week is Rhodes, which is our first conference game, then we have one more away game before we come back home. The team will return home on Saturday, Sept. 12 and will face the Centre College Colonels at 1:00 p.m. at the Darlington Upper School stadium in Rome. I am optimistic about the rest of the season, Stone said. We are continuing to progress as a team, and hopefully we will continue to build a solid foundation for the years to come.

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Emory snaps Lady Vikings four-game win streak

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The Lady Vikings fell on Sunday to the tenth ranked Emory University Eagles, 2-0. This loss snapped the Lady Vikings fourmatch win streak. Although the Lady Vikings lost the match, head coach Lorenzo Canalis was very encouraged by the teams performance. We proved to ourselves that we can play against a nationally ranked team, Canalis said. I was very pleased by the effort. Sophomore co-captain Sara Dillon, who won the Southern Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week award recently, said she was enthused about the teams level of play and the potential that she saw in her team. We had a good performance against a top-ranked team, Dillon said. We have improved since last year. The sky is the limit as far as the season goes. We can win conference. The ability is ours, but we must take advantage of the opportunity. Sophomore midfielder Tessa Piety is already looking forward to the match on Sunday against Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C. Our team is very resilient and nobody likes to lose, Piety said. This loss should push us to come out and play more dominantly in that game. This season, the Lady Vikings have started with the best record they have had since 2001. The Lady Vikings are about to enter conference play in one of the strongest ways that they could be, Canalis said. A lot of our success is due to our 11 returners who really got better and committed to being leaders, Canalis said. This level of leadership on the field is very important because it can be a lot more meaningful coming from the players than it can be coming from me. Piety said that the team has really meshed well together and that has certainly helped with the teams success. Our communication has gotten much better and we are more of a family now than we ever have been before, Piety said. I honestly love our team. We have an incredible sense of community. Canalis and Dillon also noted that community has become a great ingredient of success for the team. We are one big family, Dillon said. Aside from the game and winning or losing, the community is

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FRESHMAN DEFENDER LAUREN SYKORA PASSES the ball upfield against Emory University.
the most important part to me. It is the most rewarding part that I will always cherish. The Lady Vikings next home game is Saturday, Oct. 5, against Centre College at 2:30 p.m.

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Viva La Late Night!

STUDENTS GATHERED around for their turn to try to destroy the piata.

Fords late night edition opened up the fall season with festive fun. The cheerful dancing to the live mariachi band filled the air with energy. Students and alumni alike danced the night away. The Ford Fiesta made an exciting evening that had everyone shouting, Arriba!

SENIOR HALEY BROWN RAN one of the booths as a Latin card reader.

THE FORD FIESTA WAS a success as students, including (from left) sophomore Nicole Pacheco, junior Eric Eaton and sophomores Caroline Flores, Kristen Miller and Sophia Vesser enjoyed the first Residence Life Late Night of the year.

ALL PHOTOS BY BRAD TILKA, photojournalist