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105, #19

March 20, 2014

New dining options coming this summer

AUDRA FRADY
staff reporter
New food options are coming to Valhalla food court during the summer of 2014. Subway, Miso Asian Cuisine and a Jamba Juice station are set to make an appearance on campus toward the end of July. Fraser Pearson, food services director, said these additions are the second phase of renovations that began three years ago. He said Dining Services wanted to concentrate on bringing in healthier options and a better variety to the retail area. Subway was a standout option because of low price points and volume of food, Pearson said. The Subway will take the place of Habaneros and Montagues Deli. It will have full menu options and nutritional information, which will create a different experience from the limited options at the Chick-fil-A Express. Subway will also provide breakfast options. Of every school that has a Chick-fil-A and a Subway, they are neck-in-neck in terms of popularity, Pearson said. Senior Kati Wright said she only eats Chick-fil-A in Valhalla because its the best food there. I think its past due time to add more options, especially for those students who only have the Flex Bucks meal plan like those of us living in alternative housing,

SUBWAY, JAMBA JUICE AND MISO

SUBWAY, JAMBA JUICE AND MISO ASIAN CUISINE ARE ARRIVING at Berry this summer. Habaneros, Montagues Deli and Burger Studio are leaving campus to make room for these new options.
Wright said. In the future, they should also have more vegetarian and gluten-free options. Its hard to have a balanced diet if you have strict dietary guidelines. In addition, Miso Asian Cuisine will take the place of Burger Studio. Miso will offer sushi, steamed rice, fried rice, stir-fry vegetables, egg rolls and several meat options that students can customize to create combo meals. The price range for Miso will be $5.50 to $6.95. To take the place of the rice bowls and sushi section in Valhalla, a Jamba Juice station will be added. Jamba Juice has no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. Pearson said that students have been asking for healthier options and with the influx of student athletes in recent years, he believes that this will be a popular item. Many students are happy to have new options come to Valhalla. Freshman Maggie Stansell said she has always wanted a Subway on campus. She also said Valhalla could be improved in other ways. The limited space is my least favorite aspect of Valhalla. There needs to be more power outlets, too, Stansell said. However, a common complaint of Valhalla is the prices. I think Valhalla takes advantage of the fact that students have to buy Flex Bucks, senior Robert Stonaker said. Affiliating with outside food companies is better, but the financial structure will always be the same. The Subway that is coming should reflect the normal franchise prices and should not be inflated, Pearson said. The students who live at Berry SEE DINING, P. 2 over the summer will have access to Chick-fil-A, and Pearson hopes

Political commentators to visit Berry for Shatto lecture

ALEX LAPIERRE
staff reporter
James Carville and Mary Matalin, husband and wife and political commentators, will speak at Berry on March 20 at 8 p.m. in the Cage Arena. Their lecture, Alls Fair: Love, War and Politics, has garnered a large response from the community. By the afternoon of March 19, 940 members of the community had requested tickets, director of news and editorial services, Chris Kozelle said. Two hundred ninety students and faculty had reserved their space at the lecture, according to the the Campus Information Desk in the Krannert Center. Ticket distribution began March 10, according to the Berry College Office of Public Relations. Carville, who is liberal, and Matalin, who is conservative, were selected by a group of administrators, faculty and students called the Shatto Lectureship Committee. This committee serves to honor Gloria Shatto, a former president of Berry and Georgias first female college president, committee member and Provost Kathy Richardson said. When the committee is searching for individuals to bring to campus, high priority is put on individuals of national and international renown, with a concentration on highlighting the types of persons we hope our students will be like, Richardson said. Richardson said Matalin and Carville have both made significant accomplishments while also maintaining a family. Richardson hopes that Carville and Matalin will demonstrate that one can negotiate difference effectively. This year, the committee was comprised of individuals who are both involved in making decisions about the Conson Wilson lecture and the Shatto lecture, Richardson said. SGA president, junior Ben Riggs also served on the committee. Healthy discourse and compromising conversation between those of different political ideologies are what Riggs hopes Carville and Matalin will bring to Berrys campus. As a government major at Berry, Riggs was familiar with the couple before they were selected as guest lecturers. SEE SHATTO, SHATTO, P. P. 2 2 SEE Other proposed candidates voted on by the committee

Baccalaureate time changed

MEGAN REED
news editor
Due to increased attendance at baccalaureate ceremonies in recent years, baccalaureate for this semesters graduating class has been moved to a Wednesday night rather than the traditional Friday evening time. This semesters baccalaureate, a religious service held for graduating seniors to celebrate their completion of studies at Berry and reflect on their experiences, will be held on May 7 at 4 p.m. in the College Chapel. Vice president of student affairs Debbie Heida said the chapel has a capacity of about 850 people, but when close to 400 graduating seniors also invite their families, the service can become crowded. Faculty and staff will also be invited to baccalaureate, and faculty have been invited to process in academic regalia. We have been experiencing ever larger graduating classes, which is wonderful, but this has pushed the capacity for seating in the College Chapel beyond capacity, provost Kathy Richardson said. It has been many years since we were able to invite the faculty and staff to this occasion because of a lack of available seating. College chaplain Jonathan Huggins will be presiding over the service. Professor of philosophy and Baptist minister David McKenzie, who is retiring at the end of this academic year, will be preaching the sermon. Its an opportunity for him to give sort of SEE 2 a parting word toBACCALAUREATE, the seniors and to the P. Berry community, Huggins said.

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Its an opportunity for him to give sort of a parting word to the seniors and to the Berry community, Huggins said. Huggins said baccalaureate will have more student involvement this year with more students offering prayers and leading readings. Two seniors, one male and one female, will give five-minute testimonies about their experiences and spiritual growth at Berry. In addition to some changes to baccalaureate, some slight changes have been made to the spring commencement ceremony due to the absence of

College President Stephen R. Briggs. Briggs daughter is graduating from another college at the same time. Richardson will confer degrees and give out diplomas on Briggs behalf, while associate provost Andrew Bressette will read the names of graduating seniors. However, in order to celebrate commencement with graduating students, Briggs will be hosting a reception at his home for seniors on April 29.

Fundraising event benets tornado victims

LAURA RODRIGUEZ
staff reporter
The Hearts for Moore fundraising event was held on March 14 to raise money for people affected by last years Oklahoma tornado, which several Berry students helped out with over the summer. The fundraiser was organized by senior Richalyn Miller and sponsored by the Multicultural and International Students Program (MISP) office. Miller said the purpose of the event was for students to have fun with good music while supporting the cause and finding inspiration and encouragement to help. The show was hosted by students Eric Eaton and Spencer Watts. Performances included singing by Anthony Smith, Nicolas Sumiel, Travis Suell, Richalyn Miller, and performances with Destiny Reed from Chelsea Hunter, Mark Morton and Elischa Pierre. In His Name Gospel Choir and the Vikettes also performed, and Walid Naseri read a poem. The donations benefitted Raindrop Helping Hands, a nonprofit organization in Oklahoma which helps families in need. Their purpose is to aid everyone affected by natural disasters in local areas and different parts of the world. We tried to find organizations that are similar in their intent and really focuses on missions of multicultural and leadership and development, said Tasha Toy, director of MISP, said. The event is kind of a continuation from what a group of students did over the summer, Toy said. They got into a car and went to Oklahoma to help those affected. The event was a way not only to provide students with something fun to do but to create awareness about how people are affected by natural disasters. I think its a great way to let people know whats happening in the world with a fun and educational way, student Togorymaba Hadassah Nunghe said. Toy credited Miller for the events success. I want to praise the student worker Richalyn for coordinating this, Toy said. We have a number of different activities that go throughout the year. This is one of the most challenging events that we have and she happily undertook the process.

SGA Election Winners

Board:
PRESIDENT: Paton Roden VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION: Ree Palmer VICE PRESIDENT OF SERVICE: Ashton Richardson SECRETARY: Rebekah Sweatt TREASURER: Jessica Gross

CHELSEA HOAG, asst. photojournalism editor

STUDENTS SUCH AS CHELSEA HUNTER, PICTURED ABOVE, performed at the Hearts for Moore fundraising event.

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The students who live at Berry over the summer will have access to Chickfil-A, and Pearson hopes to have a soft opening of these new food options, especially Subway, around the end of July.

Students network with Atlanta area alumni

deputy news editor

NICK VERNON

Senior Class Officers:

PRESIDENT: Gavin Waits VICE PRESIDENT: Aaron Chastain SECRETARY: Rachel Quillin TREASURER: Reagan Hahn

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Junior Class Officers:

PRESIDENT: Jessica Wolinsky VICE PRESIDENT: Matthew Murphy SECRETARY: Erin Hancock TREASURER: Maggie Neja

As a government major at Berry, Riggs was familiar with the couple before they were selected as guest lecturers. Other proposed candidates voted on by the committee included Michelle Obama and Stephen Colbert, Riggs said. Riggs said the committee voted on the guest lecturers via email correspondence this past summer. Sophomore Matthew Murphy, a government major who was invited to attend dinner with the guests, said he hopes Carville and Matalin will show students that politics is not just an evil entity. Murphy said he also hopes the lecturers will revitalize the notion that politicians are people. Richardson said at least 20 to 25 minutes of the lecture time would be devoted to questions from the audience.

Sophomore Class Officers:

PRESIDENT: Brett Renken VICE PRESIDENT: Hannah Rivers SECRETARY: Lauren Watson TREASURER: Lauren Thompson

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The second Viking Connection trip to Atlanta took place on Feb. 20 at Maggianos restaurant at Perimeter Mall. Berry students met various Berry alumni who are in careers related to their majors. The Viking Connection networking events are a collaborative effort between the offices of Employer Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement intended to acclimate Berry students to the Atlanta job market. In order to accomplish this, the program gathers interested Berry students and shuttles them down to a meeting location in Atlanta where students can introduce themselves to Berry alumni who are in a career field that may be of interest to the students. Through this process Berry students are able to establish connections and receive advice and guidance from former Berry students who are now working in Atlanta. For the first event on Feb. 3 the program partnered with the Campbell School of Business and focused on connecting students with alumni in the business field. The second Viking Connection event, which was held on Feb. 20, was a partnership with the School of Humanities and had an emphasis on the communication and English departments and targeted students from these programs. Mark Kozera, director of employer development for the Berry student work program, played a major role in the formation and organization of this program. In both events there were 25 or more guests; the vast majority of them were alumni anywhere from 5 to 15 years out, Kozera said. Prior to the event the students attending were sent a list of the people who would be attending and the companies that they represent in order to plan for those they would be most interested in connecting with. Kozera said he hopes to have another event in the fall 2014 semester that will be more generally focused and at least three in the spring 2015 semester that will focus on business, math and science, education and humanities. The Viking Connection program is open to students of all majors and years.

F Word Panel
A panel of faculty will be discussing their experiences with feminism on March 20 at 6 p.m. in Krannert 324. CE

Trey Wright Trio Concert

Shatto Lecture

The Jazz guitarist, composer and recording artist from Roswell, Ga. will be performing on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ford Auditorium.

James Carville and Mary Matalin, who are both political commentators, advisors and strategists, will be speaking on March 20 at 8 p.m. in the Cage Arena. CE

Dance Troupe Concert

The Berry College Dance Troupe will be presenting their annual concert on March 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and on March 22 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All shows are at the Rome City Auditorium. CE

Love, Loss and What I Wore

KCAB Movie Night

KCAB will be showing the movie Thor 2 in 3D on March 21 at 8 p.m. in Krannert Center Ballroom. 3D glasses will be available for the first 400 students.

Skate Night

The Berry College Theatre Company is hosting a series of monologues and ensemble pieces in Krannert Underground on March 21 and 22 at 6:30 p.m and on March 23 at 1 p.m. CE

KCAB is hosting a librarians and barbarians themed skate night on March 22 at 11 p.m. at Fun Wheels on Calhoun Rd. Prizes will be given to the best dressed students.

Paws for a Cause

Members of the Berry and Rome communitry are invited to bring their dogs to participate in fun afternoon events. There will be a concession stand and games. Alpha Zeta is hosting the event on March 23 at 1 p.m. in Clara Bowl.

Trashed

Students Against Violating the Earth are hosting the showing of this movie and discusion in hopes to bring students attention to the repercussions of wastefullness. March 24 at 7 p.m. CE

Lumen Lecture

Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries will speak on how people should invest their lives on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Krannert Center Ballroom E. CE

Good Hair

The Black Student Association will be showing the 2009 movie Good Hair on March 25 at 5 p.m. in McAllister Hall 119. Discussion will follow the conclusion of the film.

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Trail of Tears series concludes

BRITTNI TROLLINGER
staff reporter
On March 13, the Remembering the Trail of Tears lecture series came to a close with speaker Sarah H. Hill presenting Cherokees, Georgians, and the Trail of Tears from Rome, 1838. As an independent scholar and writer of Weaving New Worlds: Southeastern Cherokee Women and their Basketry, Hill has recently turned her attention to the removal of Cherokees from the North Georgia area. Hill said she has had a love for the Cherokee for several years now, but doing research with the state chapter of the National Trail of Tears Association, she became intrigued to learn about the Cherokee in North Georgia. Once I began to do the research, after going through state archives and getting in touch with people in Washington at the national archives, we found some names of forts where they were and the surprise was to find out that there was a fort and a camp right here in Rome, Hill said. Hill said in her lecture that her research led her to find that there were around 16,000 Cherokees across four states, 9,000 of whom were in the state of Georgia and around 790 in Floyd County. Jim Watkins, associate professor of English, rhetoric and writing, said he enjoyed the lecture and that the Cherokees are of particular interest to him because he teaches Native American literature and has

Forensics team takes second place at national tournament

GINNIE HIGHSMITH
staff reporter
Berrys Forensics Team won second place against 25 of some of the nations top forensics college and university teams at the Novice National Forensics Tournament in Dekalb, Ill. March 14-16. Overall, the team brought home 19 awards, and sophomore Carson Kay won the individual national championship in Communication Analysis. Other individual event winners included freshmen Annabeth Crittenden, Jess Bozeman, Logan Ramsey, Michael Cheeves, Merrill Wood, Stephanie Schwartz and Zach Woodworth, and junior Matthew Klein. The team has had a successful year with a big win at the Georgia Intercollegiate Forensic Association State Championship Tournament in February where they placed first. This win marked the 20th consecutive year that the team has won the state championship. Randy Richardson, lecturer in the communication department and director of the team, said he was proud of the teams success. I love it when our students are awarded for their hard work, and thats exactly what happened this past weekend, Richardson said. This tournament, a novice national tournament, was for students who are competing in tournaments for the first year. Berrys team took mainly freshmen to compete. It is great to think of the possibilities with this team since the majority of the students are freshmen, Richardson said. It is great to know that while we do have talented upperclassmen on the team, it is also just as great to

published material on the subject. Dr. Hills important, original research from the few remaining historical documents showed the extent to which the state of Georgia led its neighboring states in mistreating and advocating for the removal of the Cherokees, Watkins said. She gave a detailed accountthe first I have ever heardof the precise manner in which they were rounded up and removed. Hill said she hopes the community will learn and grow from what they have uncovered about the North Georgia Cherokees. I think we need to look back at historical moments like this and learn from them and learn that people who dont look like us are not necessarily our enemies, Hill said.

know that in a couple of years we will still have talented and bright students continuing on this legacy. Freshman team member Merrill Wood said her experience with forensics has been valuable. I have learned how to formulate and shape my ideas in a way that people will be interested in and care about, Wood said. Ive been given the tools to express the things that matter to me in a way that will impact others. Freshman Michael Cheeves, another team member, credited the teams success with Richardsons leadership and speaking and writing experience. It is great to be under the guidance and direction of someone who has an immense amount of experience and wants to help not only the team succeed but also the individuals writing and speaking performance as well, Cheeves said.

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CHELSEA HOAG

Reconstructing the definition of chivalry

The question What happened to chivalry? when a man neglects to hold a door open for a woman is what a person usually asks. When someones response is Chivalry is dead, we should think before our mouths open and we go on a raged rant. During the medieval period, chivalrous men mightve held a door or two open for a woman, but these men looked down on the women simply because of their sex. Chivalry should be dead because it cannot logically exist in an equal society. Some think its just a synonym for respect, but in reality, it reinforces gendered power relations, which this world already has an excess of. Lets keep respect alive instead by assigning a different definition to chivalry. After all, this is the 21st century, and even the words selfie and twerk are now a part of the Oxford English Dictionary. Lets take initiative and change it to acts of unobligated respect shown to everyone and anyone. This could mean making sure not to slam the door in someones face when theyre right behind you. You might as well keep the door open for a few more seconds. Be a decent human being. You could help yourself and someone else simultaneously. Acts of kindness and respect can be a win/win situation for yourself and the person. You can make someones day a little better and feel better about yours at the same time. Author Ian Maclaren said, Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Kindness and respect go a long way and can mean more to someone than you may think. Next time you see someone, even if you dont know them, smile and ask how their day is going. By changing the definition of chivalry, everyone will be equal and respect will be shown to others regardless of sex, age or sexual orientation. In this generation, that respect could empower them, make them smile or cause appreciation. Where is the loss in that?

I hate Facebook. I hate reading pointless updates from people who stare at a screen waiting to receive affirmation. Also, I hate Facebook for another distasteful reason: listicles. Listicles started as a form of quick news reading for mobile devices later deemed as News Snacking. Buzzfeed and The Huffington Post quickly jumped on this bandwagon. They stir a lot of traffic, but thats it, annoying traffic. Communication professors tell me that audiences attention spans are lessening and as media, we should cater to such cave-like behavior. To me, I dont know if its like the chicken or the egg, but I think these so called editors and journalists need to stop. Lists are nothing new to journalism. Magazines typically carry sorts of sex-related listicle headlines on their front pages that should be titled, 10 Best Ways to Sexually Belittle Yourself. However, the new success of the list has no backbone. There are little to no credible sources, pictures are hardly attributed,

Listicles promote laziness

and the messages are merely one blanketed statement after another. Like horoscopes, vagueness is key and its harder to write a horoscope than a listicle. At least Greek mythology comes into account for horoscopes. Needless to say, both are tasteless. The listicle is the laziest way to tell a story. Real, factual articles take research and usually need a 1,500-word count. If media feeds into the consumers increasingly lower attention span, they will continue the cycle. I know not all listicles are formed for news, rather entertainment. If this is the newest form of entertainment, then Im moving to Antarctica. They have one of the poorest receptions. As for consumers, stop falling into the deep pits of idiotic conformity. Read your news from highly qualified news organizations. The New York Times is still a thing. Read a book. I dont care if its only John Green. His opinions are articulate and formulated from actual observations.

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Misconceptions of introversion, what introverts bring to the table

My dads handwriting is not much to brag about. Sometimes it borders on chicken scratch; other times it looks like a kindergarteners. No, the neat thing about my dads handwriting is not how it looks, but that he can write it with both hands. He was born left-handed, and what my family now sees as this neat little parlor trick, began with the public schools trying to correct something they should have embraced. Now, a new correction is being targeted. I grew up constantly labelled as shy and timid, standoffish and pretentious because I enjoyed spending more time in the company of books than in the company of people. Teachers felt it was their goal to get me out of my shell, and even though my parents are extremely introverted themselves, they felt pressured to prepare me for a society which saw my natural demeanor as abnormal. Granted, shyness and social anxiety are real problems, some Ive had to deal with, but introversion too often gets grouped in with all of these negative conditions. As an introvert, Id like to shed some light on a couple of these misconceptions. The definition of introversion does not include the word shy anywhere. In fact, introversion is still only nebulously defined. The most generally accepted definition proposes that introverts are people who gain energy from time spent alone and feel drained after long periods of socializing. Another proposes that introverts are simply more sensitive to stimuli, and therefore get overwhelmed more easily than extroverts. A fault in todays research is that the majority of it, naturally, is being conducted by introverts, and tends to be biased towards them. But there is nothing inherently wrong with extroversion; Extroverts just thrive off of other people and tend to be more vocal. This leads us to our first misconception: That introverts dont like to talk. Introverts just tend to value deep conversation more than extroverts. While extroverts can be content with small talk, to most introverts, and I can vouch for this, small talk seems like a waste of time. Introverts have no aversion to talking, we just tend to wait until we can add something constructive to the conversation or its an intimate setting or its a topic about which were really passionate. Whereas, some extroverts would talk 24/7 if given an audience. Theres a myth that leaders need to be popular and gregarious, and consequently, introverts are underrepresented in leadership positions. This discrepancy in the number of introverted leaders, starts in the schools. The American school system with its focus on group discussion and participation grades neglects other forms of active participation such as listening and written or online responses. But as Susan Cain said in her 2012 TED Talk, Theres zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas. But when this mindset is drilled into your head from a young age that only spoken assertions of intelligence and connectedness count, its hard not to take it personally. As author Carl King, an introvert, reflects in his popular 2008 article 10 Myths about Introverts, It can be terribly destructive for an Introvert to deny themselves in order to get along in an Extrovert-Dominant World. These incongruities between their nature and their social world can cause stress and low self-esteem and contribute to social anxiety and depression. Introverts and extroverts complement each other better than our society lets on. Introverts provide a calm and depth that can reign extroverts in and pull out their best ideas, and extroverts remind introverts to get outside of themselves every now and again, take in the view and take a few risks. The thing to remember is balance. Open floor plans and group work is great, as long as there is also the opportunity for individual reflection. Socializing and adventuring is great, but, if youre an introvert, remember to take time for yourself, and if youre an extrovert, remember to be considerate of those who need some time to recharge while you work the room. Now, my dads attempts with changing dominant hands may have only resulted in being able to write at a second grade level with his right hand, but introverts and extroverts can learn a lot more from each other. When to speak up, when to listen, when to take risks and when to play it safe, when to put your best face forward and when to let the chips fall where they may. But most importantly, I hope the world learns to stop spinning so quickly and takes a chance to bend down and listen. Because introverts have a lot to offer, you just need to be quiet to hear them.

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Reduce the spread of germs, wash your hands

I dont usually like to rant about things, and I know I am going to seem like a snobby stickler once this is over, but I have come to find one of my biggest pet peeves: People not washing their hands, either relatively well or at all. For those of you wondering what washing your hands properly is, it is simply wetting your hands, lathering and scrubbing with soap, and rinsing them off. This should take about 20 seconds. Then make sure you do not touch anything else dirty (like the faucet knob or door handle) with your bare hands. This means use a paper towel. I know many of you are probably thinking I am just a germaphobe, but I am here to argue that I am not, and that not washing your hands after using the restroom is not okay. You may also be wondering why Im focusing on handwashing, since germs can obviously be spread in numerous other ways. I am focusing on the hands because they are the parts of our bodies that touch the most things, come in direct contact with the most body parts and also come into contact with a lot of different people. A 2013 study from Michigan State University shows that out of more than 3,700 people, just one out of every 20 washed their hands properly, and 10 percent of the more than 3,700 people admitted to not bother washing their hands after using public restrooms. Of course, many people reading this may be thinking that all the germs really end up doing is strengthening your immune system. While it is true that coming into contact with many of the known disease-causing microorganisms can help strengthen your immune system, saying things like what doesnt kill you only strengthens your immune system, or it wont affect me, it hasnt yet, is ignorant. According to the Center of Disease Controls (CDC) website, you wont get much of an immune system boost from extraneous contact to germs such as salmonella, E. Coli O157 and norovirus. According to their site, proper handwashing reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 31 percent, reduces diarrheal illness in people with weakened immune systems by 58 percent and reduces respiratory illnesses such as the common cold by as much as 21 percent. Additionally, handwashing actually helps boost our immune system, as it helps remove germs that inversely weaken our immune system. Even if you are adamant that you wont get sick or set on the idea that not properly cleaning yourself boosts your immune system, you can cause harm to others. There are millions of people around the world with compromised immune systems, and many people who are very young or old cannot handle the disease-carrying microorganisms to which we are constantly exposed as those of us with relatively stronger immune systems can. So, by not playing our part in helping reduce the spread of these germs, we are only perpetuating a problem. The CDCs website cites that handwashing with soap could protect one-third of the children who get sick with a diarrheal disease and one-sixth of the children who get sick with pneumonia Ultimately, it is your choice. This is not a germaphobic rant, but a public service announcement. While it is obvious that germs are going to be spread no matter how careful, we can certainly reduce the spread of diseases and increase the quality of life for many people.

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Promote gender neutrality, not ignorance

Nine-year-old Grayson Bruce believes in gender neutrality, but it seems that the majority of the world around him believes in gender boxes. At the beginning of this week in Buncombe County, N.C., Graysons mother expressed concern because her child was being bullied for having a My Little Pony lunch box. Students have been punching him and calling him cruel names. Mrs. Bruce went to talk to school officials about the problem, and it seemed that the punishment wouldnt be geared toward the bullies but toward Grayson. The school advised him to leave his lunchbox at home because its a trigger for bullying. Grayson was asked to accommodate ignorant classmates needs because they cannot help bullying a boy who sports a feminine lunch box. Local news reports said that the lunch box caused a disruption. While a spokesman for Buncombe County schools says that they take bullying seriously, it seems that they are missing the problem completely. This school is blaming a nine-yearold, a victim of bullying, for the bullying. No one should be punished for liking the show My Little Pony, regardless of gender. As much as we dont want to believe it, we assign different qualities to specific genders regularly. We are quick to settle for ignorance over education. If a boy likes My Little Pony, he shouldnt be mocked. Even though hes still young, his classmates seem to fear his choice of lunch box. At a young age we are taught what is feminine and what is masculine. These are socially constructed terms. Until the age of three, infants have no concept of gender identity, but at three-years-old, children begin to pick up and learn certain gender stereotypes. They start recognizing the kind of clothes their parents put them in, how they are told to play and the compliments they are given. A majority of us are programmed to gender stereotype at a young age. These bullies cannot use this as an excuse. At any time, we can change our thinking with gender trait flexibility. Boys and girls should be allowed to wear whatever clothes they want to, play with the toys they choose and choose the extra-curricular activities that interest them most. Boys shouldnt be limited to Legos, and girls shouldnt be limited to Barbies. They should play with what they wish without ridicule by others. A person should be allowed to be happy and have freedom of choice and expression. Grayson should be able to carry his lunchbox with a cartoon that promotes friendship instead of violence without being pushed around his schools halls. Once people are taught that bullying and stereotyping arent okay, there will be more acceptance, or at least tolerance. A person shouldnt be limited to a certain set of gender roles or ideals. People should let others embrace the opportunity to make a choice about who they want to be, even if its different from them. A person should be able to possess feminine and masculine traits without being gender boxed. No one should be punished for another persons ignorance. Say no to stereotyping.

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March 20, 2014

Dos & Don'ts

Advice from your friendly local Career Center

The

of getting the job you want

Do start applying early:

We all know the early bird gets the worm.

DOs

Don't delete Career Center emails:

DON'Ts

Do set the bar high:

OLIVIA BROWN features editor

Apply for those jobs that seem like a stretch. You never know what could happen!

They contain opportunities to help you improve your interview skills, resumes and job opportunities.

Don't limit your options:

Do use the career center:

They are here for this exact reason, to help you with anything and everything you need.

Dont be afraid to go outside your comfort zone and apply for new things.

Don't assume you won't get something:

Take some chances applying for that dream job.

MARY CURRY asst. features editor

Do some mock interviews:

The Career Center offers them, and then ask your peers to help you with hard questions they have been asked in interviews.

Don't be too casual:

Ladies, leave your club clothes in the closet, and guys, wear a tie and tuck your shirt in.

Do be confident, comfortable, and professional:

Don't procrastinate:

First impressions are everything.

Never wait till the deadline. You never know what could happen at the last minute.

How many jobs/internships have you applied for, and have you heard anything back from them?

One internship and four jobs. I havent heard back from the jobs. I found out I got the internship. Kristin Brennan, senior

Two, but because Im doing music, its mainly freelance stuff. Brian Regan, senior

Only two, from one theyre going to send me a 'test' for copy editing. Kasey Cox, senior

One, and yes! I got the internship! Nicole Nichols, freshman

Three, Im expecting emails back from them by Thursday. Everett Reiff, junior

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What every resume should have

NAME AND CONTACT INFO QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE SPECIAL SKILLS AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS LINK TO PORTFOLIO OR WEBSITE
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March 20, 2014

Piece addresses memories through clothing

JOSHUA WILLIS
staff reporter
The Berry College Fine Arts Department and Berry College Theatre Company Theatre Worth Doing presents Love, Loss and What I Wore. The staged reading will run March 21-23 in Krannert Underground with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and matinees Sunday at 2 p.m. Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron and based on the book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman, Love, Loss and What I Wore addresses the importance of clothes and the wide arrange of meanings and emotions they hold for women. Consisting of monologues and pieces delivered by an ensemble cast, the play touches upon societal expectations of women, motherhood, boots, third wave feminism, Madonna and much more. Love, Loss and What I Wore centers on Gingy (alternatively played by guest actresses Katherine Powell, Carol Story and Virginia McChesney), a woman who reminisces about the outfits and people in her life. Dressed in all black, the rest of the cast intersperses her story with various vignettes. Some of these, like the passionate tirade against the purse by Nora (sophomore Heather Pharis), are hilarious, while others, such as the story of cancer survival delivered by Geralyn (freshman Nacy Waits), are extremely moving. Regardless of the subject, the talented cast is able to reveal the humanity and strength of the women behind the clothes.

BRAD TILKA, staff photojournalist

MERANDA FLACK (LEFT) AND FRESHMEN EMILEE BURROUGHS (RIGHT) REHEARSE their scripts the night before the opening show. The play will be in Krannert Underground at 7:30 on March 21 and 22 as well as 2 pm on March 23. Admission is $5.
For Waits, her first production with BCTC has been a positive and informative experience. My first Berry play has been a really good experience with people I did not know before rehearsals, Waits said. I got the chance to know great, real women as well as the characters in the play. Waits favorite monologue to perform is that of Geralyn because of her ability to emphasize with the character. I really enjoy performing Geralyn because in high school I had a cancerous cyst, Waits said. I also love lipstick, so I am able to relate with her on many levels. Freshman Sophia Brommet also enjoyed working with the cast. [Love, Loss and What I Wore] has been a lot of fun, said Brommet. In a short amount of time, I was able to get to know a really good group of girls. This makes [the experience] really comfortable. Brommet feels the play is appealing to a wide audience. I think the play is important because, though it addressed a wide array of topics for women, it is still fun for everyone, said Brommet. Sophomore Gabby Guevara also felt the play is very applicable to many people. The show is awesome because it focuses on a lot of issues everyone, but especially women, can relate to, Guevara. There is a lot of honesty in it. Everyone should see it. Release Date: March 21

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New Ms. Marvel tackles Muslim stereotypes

asst. entertainment editor
In attempts to diversify its comics, Marvel has relaunched the Ms. Marvel comic book series, now featuring 16-year-old Kamala Khan, a first generation Muslim PakistaniAmerican. Written by G. Willow Wilson, the comic has already challenged a large number of stereotypes within the first two issues. Wilson is a convert to Islam and has experience writing about her faith. While she is a journalist by trade, Wilson has written both DC and Marvel comics before. However, Ms. Marvel is by far her most talked about series to date. Because of Kamalas religious faith, one of the first questions about her is if she wears a headscarf. In a recent interview with Marvel.com, Wilson points out that most Muslim-American women do not wear headscarves and for this reason, neither does Kamala. Wilson states that Kamala is not a

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poster girl for the religion, or some kind of token minority. To address this in the comic itself, Wilson illustrates the opposing views of the headscarf in the Muslim community in the beginning of the first issue. Nakia, one of Kamalas closest friends, has recently decided to begin wearing a headscarf and states that her parents think, Its just a phase. Wilson, of course tackles many other issues surrounding the Muslim community as well. Many instances involve Zoe Zimmer, a blond-haired blue-eyed friend of Kamala, who is unapologetically ignorant about Muslim culture and whose comments frequently come off as Islamophobic. In one instance, Zoe asks Nakia if she would be honor killed is she took off her headscarf. Later in the first issue, Kamala makes the decision to go against her parents wishes and attend a party. She then finds herself in the middle of a mysterious fog, where she meets her hero Captain Marvel, a.k.a. Carol Danvers, the original Ms. Marvel. Danvers confronts her about her rebellious act. One

thing leads to another and Kamala becomes Ms. Marvel and discovers that she has the ability to grow and shrink any part of her body as well as shape shift. The second issue follows Kamalas first adventures as Ms. Marvel. Like all the superheroes before her Kamala struggles with her newfound abilities. She is almost immediately faced with the task of using her powers to rescue a friend. While much of the first issues covers Kamalas struggle between following her religious beliefs and the urge to rebel, this is not to say that the entire series will be centered around Kamala being a Muslim. Like DCs Batman becoming an orphan, Kamala being a Muslim is only part of her story. If you are interested in subscribing to the series or just picking up the current or back issue, online versions can be purchased directly on Marvel.com and hard copies can be purchased on websites like tfaw.com and midtowncomics.com. The third issue is set to debut April 16.

MARVEL

Students Improv for 24 hours straight

App of the week

Jump! Chump!

Many students flocked to Blackstone Theatre to attend Easy Baked Improvs Improv-a-thon last weekend. The event lasted from 8:00 p.m. Friday until 8:00 p.m. Saturday. Many in the audience came prepared to stay the entire 24 hours with pajamas on, food near and pillows in hand. Audience members could submit ideas for the theme of each hour. Some included: gender bender hour, bro moments hour and Olympics hour. In the Olympics hour, one skit featured a snowflake catching game. The audience was also invited on stage to stretch, play improv games and compete in the occasional twerking competition.
BRAD TILKA, staff photojournalist

Price: Free Jump! Chump! is a simple yet addictive game. The square on top of the line is named Jump and the square underneath the line is Chump. The objective of the game is to dodge obstacles as long as possible while independently controlling both Jump and Chump. To make either square jump you simply touch that squares side of the line.
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March 20, 2014

Lady Vikings Lacrosse defeats Oglethorpe 16-3

STEVEN EVANS
sports editor
After losing two games in a row, the Lady Vikings lacrosse team came back and defeated the Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels 16-3 last Thursday at home. With the win, the Lady Vikings improved their overall record to 5-2, and 3-0 in Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play. Oglethorpe fell to 0-4 in the SAA and 0-9 overall. Against the Stormy Petrels, the Lady Vikings started off with a 5-0 lead and never fell behind, leading 12-1 at halftime. Senior midfielder Kristan Dziurzynski scored six goals for the game and added two assists to her tally to help push the Lady Vikings ahead. Junior attack Claire Rosenberg accounted for three of the Lady Vikings goals, and sophomore attack Lizzy Jones and freshman defender Angelica Miller each added two goals. Dziurzynski said she was proud of the performance by the team, and that they played consistently. I think we stayed focused and connected, Dziurzynski said. The defense made a lot of good connections. We carried the ball consistently. We pressured well on the field and made good turnovers which allowed us to maintain possession. The Lady Vikings forced 22 turnovers against Oglethorpe. As for me, I think I did okay, Dziurzynski said. I tried to be patient on offense, and I was intentional. At the same time, my strength was making transitions and I felt connected to the other girls. The Stormy Petrels spent much of the game on the defensive, as the Lady Vikings took 41 shots compared to Oglethorpes seven. The ball only reached the Lady Vikings goal five times, two of which were saved by senior goalkeeper Taylor Martin. I think the team clicked well together, Martin said. Stormy Petrels sophomore goalkeeper Paige Falkowski had 20 saves for the game as a result of the 41 shots the Lady Vikings took. Junior midfielder Rachel Aiken said she thought she played well overall and that the team

CONTRIBUTED BY BOB LOWE

ABOVE: FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER EMMA QUIGLEY LOOKS to pass the ball downfield while being guarded by an Oglethorpe Univeristy midfielder. The Lady Vikings. BELOW: MIDFIELDER KRISTAN DZIURZYNSKI WORKS to stop an Oglethorpe attack who is on her way downfield.
worked well as a unit. I believe I performed extremely well on the midfield and defensive end of the field, Aiken said. I really struggled with shooting, but our team definitely made up for my lack there. Overall, the team worked as a unit throughout the entire game. We used each other to make fast transitions which resulted in quick goals offensively. Dziurzynski said that the win was good, but they need to be more aggressive on the ball. Because the Lady Vikings game against the Anne Arundel Community College Pioneers at home was cancelled for Sunday, the Lady Vikings will return to action on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. against the Birmingham-Southern College Panthers in Birmingham, Ala.

Dont Miss:
Saturday March 22
Softball vs. Sewanee noon 2 p.m. Baseball vs. BSC 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

Saturday March 23
Softball vs. Sewanee noon 2 p.m. Baseball vs. BSC 1 p.m.

CHELSEA HOAG, asst. photojournalism editor

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FRIDAY MARCH 14 >

Golf at. Jekyll Island Invitational M: 18th of 30 W: 11ith of 20 Golf

Baseball vs. Transylvania W: 22-3

SATURDAY at. Jekyll Island Softball Softball Invitational at Rhodes at Rhodes MARCH 15 M: 12th of 30 W: 7-3 W: 7-3 W: 13ith of 20 > Equestrian Mens Womens SUNDAY Baseball head coach Beasley reaches 500 career wins (Western) Basketball Basketball
STEVEN EVANS
sports editor
When the Vikings baseball team defeated Sewanee: The University of the South Tigers on March 8, head coach David Beasley earned his 500th win as the Vikings head coach. In his 17th season, Beasley is 505-335-1, which makes him the winningest coach in Berry baseball history. To me, it speaks of the success of our program over a long period of time, Beasley said. For me, it is much more than an individual awardit is as team award. We have assistant coaches. We have had generations of great players. It speaks of our program as a whole. Getting 500 wins takes a long while, so the whole program has to at BSC be successful. I have heard from L: 78-83 just about every player who has G: (18) played Smoak for me that they are happy and they take a lot of pride in being part of this program. Beasley was recognized after the second game in a three-game series against the Transylvania University Pioneers on Saturday. He was given a jersey and a banner that commemorated his 500th win that will be hung at home in the outfield of William R. Bowdoin Field. The Vikings won the series against the Pioneers 22-3, 7-16, 7-1. The Vikings stand at 15-5 for the season, with a 5-1 record in Southern Athletic Association play. They will return to action on Saturday against the BirminghamSouthern College Panthers at 1 p.m. at home.

CONTRIBUTED BY BOB LOWE

March 20, 2013

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Bring on Spring
The intramural softball teams got to take advantage of a sunny day to kick off their season. The games are popular event sfor students, whether they are attending or participating.
THE WOMENS INTRAMURAL TEAMS PRACTICE and wait for their turn to face the current games victors.

FRESHMAN ANDREW MERICAL WAITS for his chance to go bat and support his teammates solid start to the game.

FANS SIT outside on a cold day to support their friends despite the weather.

SOPHOMORE HUNTER BRITTINGHAM KNOCKS the ball all the way to the end of the field for an infield home run.
PHOTOS BY CHRISTIAN TURNER, photojournalism editor