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LOGO DESIGNED BY KATHY CLEMENTS
IndexOPINIONS 4FEATURES 6
ENTERTAINMENT 8
SPORTS 10
100th Mountain Day to be
celebrated with service initiative
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December5, 2013
vol. 104, #12
MEGAN REEDnews editor
Vikings basketball
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Holiday puzzles
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Willis J. Potts Jr., former chair
of the University System of Georgia
Board of Regents, will be the guest
speaker at the fall commencement
ceremony held in the Cage Athletic
Center on Dec. 14.
Ninety-ve students will be
graduating at the ceremony. Of these
graduates, 78 students are receiving
their undergraduate degree and 17
are receiving their graduate degree,
Provost Kathy Richardson said.
As for the address, Potts said the
theme is compassion toward others.
I plan to talk about the human
side of life after graduation, Potts
said. If I were to give it a title, I
suppose it would be Care, Potts
said.
Richardson said Potts was chosen
to speak because of his state and
local service.Mr. Potts has been an active
leader in many nonprot efforts here
in Rome and Floyd County and is a
wonderful example of one whose
life has been devoted to excellence
in work, service and leadership,
Richardson said.
According to a press release from
the University System of Georgia,
Potts was appointed by Gov. Sonny
Perdue in March 2006 to serve on the
board of regents, and he was elected
chair of the board in June 2010. He
has served the Rome community
through his work with the Floyd
County March of Dimes, Mercy
Senior Care and the Communities in
Schools mentoring program.
In 2004, Potts nished his 35-year
career in the international pulp and
paper industry and retired as the vice
president and general manager of
Temple-Inland Corporation in Rome,
according to the University System
of Georgia.
Several members of the Berry
College community, including senior
Drew Dillard, will share words at the
graduation ceremony.
Dillard, a marketing and
management double major, said that
while his speech is not yet nished,
his address is based around a quote
by Nelson MandelaIt alwaysseems impossible until its done.
I will be talking about how we
cannot limit ourselves, Dillard said.
Dillard was chosen from among a
group of candidates.
I feel honored to have been
chosen as speaker because there are
several other graduates that have
excelled during their time at Berry,
Dillard said. I know that any of
them would have done a fantastic
job, so it puts some pressure on me
to do an equally good job.
Dillard said he has worked for
the success of the KCAB Exam Jam
concerts, which have featured Relient
K, Gin Wigmore and American Idol
winner Phillip Phillips. He has also
served as an SGA class ofcer, while
being involved with the Campbell
School of Business, he said.
Off campus, Dillard has worked
for the last year in the community
industry program at SAI Digital,
which is a marketing and web
development rm in Rome. Dillard
said he interned this past summer at
the oldest and largest talent agency in
the world, William Morris Endeavor,
in Beverly Hills, Calif.
He already has plans for a career
after he graduates.
After school, I will be working
full time on the online boutique Iopened in November, Dillard said.
The graduation commencement
is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.
Based on numbers from years past,
Richardson said between 800 and
1,000 people are estimated to attend
the ceremony.
MATT PULFORDstaff reporter
Beginning next month,
students, faculty and alumni will
be commemorating the 100th
Mountain Day by serving their
communities as part of the 100 for
our 100th service initiative.
The initiative will begin on Jan.
20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
with a day of service, and culminate
on the 100th Mountain Day in
October. Individuals and groups,
including student organizations,
alumni families and academic
departments, will be encouraged to
serve others using the theme of the
number 100.
A planning committee for
the initiative listed ideas such as
completing 100 hours of service,helping 100 people or collecting
100 items to be donated to a food
pantry or shelter.
Vice President of Student Affairs
Debbie Heida, who serves on the
committee, said planning began
last spring as part of the colleges
strategic planning process.
Heida said the goals of the
initiative are to nd new ways
to encourage service and new
opportunities for people to think
about service.
Another purpose of the initiative
is to encourage more conversation
about service and allow people
to share their volunteering
experiences, Heida said.
Weve had a great deal of
difculty getting students to tell
us through BCVS [Berry CollegeVolunteer Services] when theyre
engaged in service, Heida said.
One of the best parts of Berry
students is theyre very humble
about what they doits really
important for us as a college to be
able to talk about the engagement of
our students.
A website for the initiative will
be launched next month and will
highlight participants service
experiences.
Heida said alumni who work for
non-prot organizations or have led
service efforts could come speak at
Berry as part of the program.
Senior Sydney Hulebak, student
director of BCVS, also serves
on the committee to plan the
initiative. She said BCVS will be
helping connect students with non-
prot organizations and service
opportunities.
Hulebak said that the service day
on Martin Luther King Jr. Day will
be expanded and will focus on the
launch of the initiative. Community
partners for this day include Harbor
House and Habitat for Humanity.
National Volunteer Week in April
will also promote the initiative.
Alumni will be encouraged to
volunteer in their own communities
on these service days.
BCVS will also be releasing
a poster detailing 100 ways to
serve, including taking canned
food donations to Rome Action
Ministries or volunteering with
Challenger Sports.
Sophomore Ree Palmer, SGA
secretary and member of the
planning committee, said SGA
will help promote the initiative
and encourage individuals
and group to volunteer. These
service experiences could also
fulll volunteer credits which
organizat ions must complete for
SGA.
The initiative will end on
Mountain Day 2014, which will be
held on Oct. 4. Students, faculty,
alumni and visitors will have the
opportunity to donate canned food
for a large collective donation as
part of the celebration.
YEARSOFSERVICE
Mountain Day1 9 1 4 - 2 0 1 4
Berry College
Whats Your 100?
BERRY WILL BE SERVING others during theyear of 2014 to commemorate the 100th
Mountain Day. Participants will completeservice projects using the theme of thenumber 100.
Guest, student speakers forfall commencement selectedNinety-five students will be graduating on Dec. 14
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Random Fact:
During the lming of
the Harry Potter movie
series, Daniel Radcliffe
broke over 80 wandsbecause he used them
as drumsticks.
Sophomore David Warren has
been selected to serve as the new
head conductor for the drum corpsPhantom Regiment.
Warren, a music education
major, has been involved with
Phantom Regiment since last year
and previously held the positions of
second and third conductor.
According to the website for
Drum Corps International (DCI), a
drum corps is a musical performing
unit, similar to a marching band,
featuring percussion and brass
instruments along with a color
guard.
Phantom Regiment is based in
Rockford, Ill. and competes as a
World Class drum corps with DCI.
World Class corps can have up to150 members. Some high school
students participate, but the corps
are mostly composed of college
students.
Warren, who has been playing
the trombone since he was in sixth
grade, was also the drum major of
Carrollton High Schools marching
band in Carrollton, Ga.
Warren traveled to Illinois this
past weekend to audition for the
position. After initial auditions,
ten candidates remained, and after
further auditions, the group was
cut to only ve candidates. The ve
remaining people had interviews
with the Phantom Regiment staff on
Sunday morning, Warren said.In addition to conducting the corps
during practices and performances,
Warren said his responsibilities will
include running the corps from an
administrative standpoint, keeping
morale at high levels and ensuring
that all members arrive to and
depart from performances safely and
promptly.
Warren said he felt honored to be
chosen to lead the drum corps.
Regiment has a long line ofreally great conductors, Warren
said. Im just very honored to be
asked to be in this position because
its really hard to see myself in the
same category as all of them.
The corps will begin practicing
this month in Illinois once a month.
Regular practices will begin in May
and will also be held in Illinois.
Phantom Regiment will then begin
touring the U.S. in June, playing
music from the ballet Swan Lake.Phantom Regiments rst show
of the season will be at DCIs
opening night on June 18, 2014 in
Indianapolis, Ind. They will also be
performing at the Georgia Dome in
Atlanta on July 26 as part of the DCI
Southeastern Championship.
MEGAN REEDnews editor
SOPHOMORE DAVID WARREN HAS BEENCHOSEN as the head conductor for the drumcorps Phantom Regiment.
Music education major selected to
lead nationally touring drum corps
The nextissue of
the Carrierwill be
publishedon Jan. 23.
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3December 5, 2013
Candles and CarolsOak Hill will be celebrating Christmas
with lights displays, carolers and
crafts on Dec. 6 and 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will also
be available for photos. The cost for
students with an ID is $5.
Poker NightBerry Investment Group will be
hosting a poker night on Dec. 6 from
7 to 11 p.m. in Green 225. The top
nishers will win gift cards.
Winter KoffeehouseKCAB will be providing students
with coffee and musical entertainment
on Dec. 6 from 9 p.m. to midnight in
Krannert Ballroom.
Cosmic BowlingKCAB will be hosting cosmicbowling on Dec. 6 from 11 p.m. to
1 a.m. at Floyd Lanes. Floyd Lanes
is located at 7 Riverbend Drive
Southwest in Rome.
Handels MessiahThe Berry College Concert Choirwill be performing Handels
Messiah on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the
College Chapel.
Christmas KaraokeThe nonprot strategic servicesenterprise will be hosting karaoke on
Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in Krannert Lobby.
Bring $2 or a clothing item as donations
for the Salvation Army to sing a song.
Food for FinalsSGA and Aramark are sponsoring afree breakfast, which will be served on
Dec. 8 from 9 to 11 p.m. in Krannert
Ballroom. Donate a canned good to
be entered into a prize drawing.
Hour of CodeLearn computer coding and
programming at the Hour of Code
workshop held in McAllister 228 on
Dec. 9 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Campus MorningPrayer
Jonathan Huggins, college chaplain,
will be leading a morning prayer
service on Dec. 10 and 12 from 7:30
to 8 a.m. in the College Chapel.
Senior NightA dinner celebrating the December
2013 graduates will be held in
Krannert Ballroom on Dec. 12 from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
New Berry website coming in April
Berrys website is currently in
the process of a redesign that is
projected to be completed by late
spring of 2014.
Cameron Jordan, director of
e-communication services in the
Ofce of Advancement, said the
redesign is being done for severalreasons, including making the site
friendlier to the numerous users
who access it with a mobile device.
The Berry website design
that we have right now was
implemented with the re-branding
initiative back in late 2008 [and]
2009, Jordan said. Its time for
us to pretty much rip the existing
framework out from under the
content and put something in place
thats not just updated but also of a
responsive design.
Jordan said a responsive design
is one that is self-adjusting, tting
itself to the particular device that
the website is being accessed on.
So everything that you see on
the screen will adjust itself into
like a single column layout on your
mobile device so that you can easily
scroll up and down, Jordan said.
Jordan said some of the other
goals of the redesign include
making the web page more user-
friendly and making it easier to
publish information on the website.
Three of the main objectives
are to better serve mobile device
users, also to make the site easierto navigate and nd information,
Jordan said. The third objective
would be to make it easier for
campus web content posters to
create content.
The new webpage will feature
styles that are more geared to
capture the image of Berry.
Ive worked with the creative
design team, Shannon Biggers
and some of her team, to make
sure that, as were comping out
some designs for the website, that
they match things like the Berry
magazine and other marketing and
promotional material that we use
here on campus, Jordan said.
Student workers will play a part
in this redesign, focusing on the
transfer of content from the old web
page to the new page. Junior Bailey
Merlin, one of the web content
team members, said her job will
focus on transferring content into
department-specic portions of the
website.
Much like the other web content
members, I have a few sections,
such as the Fine Arts and English
departments, that I will help makemore smartphone friendly as well
as more streamlined, Merlin said.
Jordan said the redesign process
began in September. The site is
currently in the design phase,
with the actual pages being
designed.
Jordan said the new website is
expected to launch in April 2014.
Jordan said the website will
likely receive positive feedback
from the Berry community.
I cant imagine that people
would not be happy with the
outcome of this redesign project,
Jordan said.
MATTHEW
MURPHYdeputy news editor
Check out archivedissues of the Carrierat vikingfusion.com.
ReceptionCollege President Stephen R. Briggs
and Mrs. Briggs will be hosting a
reception for graduates in the Cage
Center lobby and hallways on Dec.
14 at 4 p.m.
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Why we ran the storyThe Carrier has received
considerable feedback from the
news story about the Dawsey sisters,
mainly negative. We seem to have
offended some of our audience, butwe have reasons for publishing this
story.
The role of the press is to educate
their audience. The rst point in the
Society of Professional Journalists
code of ethics is to seek the truth
and report it. So we sought the truth
from government sources and legal
records that are public to everyone.
We did not misinform our audience.
Unfortunately, whats in the news
isnt always what you want to hear,
but thats journali sm.
With Berry being a small
campus, the story is personal. We
are aware of that, but the point
of the article was to inform our
audience of what happened, not to
change your viewpoint on them. We
have not ruined their reputations by
publishing news. The Carrier did not
defame the Dawseys. Defamation
means slander or libel, neither of
which are a part of the story we
published.
The Dawseys arent infamous on
Berrys campus because we reported
news. We didnt and wont accuse
them of being guilty. We are not
maximizing harm by clarifying the
news that is known to everyone since
it is public record. This story was
published in Georgia newspapers,
on Viking Fusion and beyond prior
to publication in the Carrier.
Another issue expressed aboutthis story was that the their yearbook
photos were included. Their photos
were used in other newspapers as
well. We had to include their photos
because we cant assume everyone
knows who they are. Since they
are local people, the photos were
included to ensure the reader wasnt
misinformed.
The reason we used pictures for
this story and not others found in
our Police Beat, is because this is
not a simple misdememeanor that is
handled internally. This is a felony
booking that went on public record.
This is not something that never
happened before. The Carrier has
run stories about students charged
with felonies in the past and their
mugshots were included.
Earlier this week, our editor-in-
chief contacted the Dawsey sisters to
see if they would like to comment on
the situation. They politely declined.
By publishing the facts as known
at the time of publication, The
Carrier hopefully despelled any
rumors that existed at that time. If
we dont cover major news, even
when it may offend, we would be
doing out audience a disservice.
The Carrier editorial reects a consensus of the editorial board.
LETTERSUBMISSIONPOLICY
Letters to the editor must include a name, address and phonenumber, along with the writers class year or title. The Carrier
reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar and libel.
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I am writing to you today to express deep displeasure.
The inclusion of the Dawsey sisters in your publication was
completely unwarranted. I do not know, nor do I wish to
discuss, your legal understanding, but people are innocentuntil proven guilty. The publication you oversee a nd approve
of has taken it upon themselves to publicly drag two girls
through the mud and condemn them publicly without a
single day in trial. Shame on you. If you wish to condemn
people for charges , how about you extend this gift to the
entire campus rather than attempt to create an unnecessary
scandal for the campus society? Not only has the Carrier
attempted to bump your lackluster presence among your
peers, but also you have been the major inuence of
ruining these girls reputations here on campus. Yes, it was
published in the Rome and Coosa News, but the inclusion
of their charges in the Campus Carrier was completely
uncalled for.
The defamation of two girls based on legal charges
brought against them is shameful if done so before the
trail begins. Now, thanks to your work, they are infamous
throughout campus and believed to be guilty before their
trial has been set. However, the true shame of it comes from
the fact that the girls are not even here to defend themselves.
They are stuck hours away being detained before their
hearing. If they even had access to the newspaper that
would be one thing, but this article is a shot in the back of
two girls who are struggling with one of the most difcult
situations they are likely to face. The details and photos thatwere shared on the front page were and are disgusting. If
you wish to be fair and share the gift of public knowledge
evenly then why just include their pictures? Why not include
the yearbook photos of those individuals who are busted for
alcohol and drug violations, speeding and parking tickets,
and other campus violations? Do we not have the same right
to know their intimate details about the crimes of which
they have been accused? Open further your journalistic eye
to the atrocity you have created. Two kind girls with big
dreams and even bigger hearts have been publicly disgraced
through print and picture without having set foot in court.
Shame on you for giving your stamp of approval to such a
scandalous and defaming story.
I would also like to bring to your attention the mass
displeasure felt around the campus for your actions and
publication. I under stand that our campus is not always the
most socially active and thus you feel the innate desire and
primordial need to write exposs on pu mpkins and trafc
tickets, but that does not give you the right to defame the
reputation of two of your fellow Berry students. Not that you
care. I am under the impression, along with many others that
this is a simple political move. Through a situation such as
this, the Carrier is attempting to create a scandal, increase
their readership and legitimacy as a Berry operation, andfutilely regain good graces with SGA. However, this is not
the method that anyone would recommend. By publicly
disgracing Berry students, the students representation in
SGA is not likely to look kindly upon these types of actions.
Now, I would recommend that you go back and do what
you are good at. Simply stated, publishing redundant, and
often unread, articles on campus fashion or the lack thereof,
pumpkins , and past CE credits. Maybe, by doing this , you
will remain slightly relevant and not a stigmatized source of
scandal that is daily pushing yourself deeper into disgrace.
While I understand that you cannot retract this article,
I wish to express my deep concern for you all to make
this right. While I admit my lack of knowledge about the
journalistic process, I do, however, understand how to
behave respectfully in tense and unsettled situations. I
hope that you all nd a way to right the way in which you
presented it to the public.
Chase Dosche r,Junior
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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Drop us a line at our e-mail
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Not doing schoolwork.
Mary Cerny,Freshman
Getting a job.Kate Snowber-Marini,
Senior
Spending time withfamily.
Preston Willis,Junior
Eating at myhometowns
restaurants.Molly Campbell,
Junior
A week ofhibernation.
Louie Spivak,Sophomore
the CARRIER Berry College
Editorial BoardPAUL WATSONeditor-in-chief
EMILY FAULKNERmanaging editor
RACHEL YEATEScopy editor
MEGAN REEDnews editor
OLIVIA BROWNfeatures editor
CHRISTIAN TURNERphotojournalism editor
STEVEN EVANSsports editor
AUSTIN SUMTERonline editor
HALEY ATHENSopinions editor
RYDER MCENTYREgraphics editor
MADI MCEVERentertainment editor
MATTHEW MURPHYdeputy news editor
APRIL HEARNasst. features editor
JUSTIN DAVISasst. photojournalism editor
EMILY LYKINSasst. sports editor
CHELSEA HOAGasst. graphics editor
JADE IZAGUIRREasst. entertainment editor
ROBY JERNIGANasst. online editor
MICHAEL TURNERcartoonist
JASON HUYNHp.r. director
KEVIN KLEINEadvisor
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December 5, 2013
MADI MCEVERentertainment editor
While jumping on the urge to publish
this seemingly interesting article for all
of the campus to read may have seemed like
your duty as the press, I urge you to stop and
think about what you have done here. Rightnow, our campus is buzzing about two of our
fellow students sitting in jail, as if it is the
hottest gossip of the week, without giving any
consideration to the severity of the situation.
This situation is, in fact, extremely serious,
yet you have treated it as a circulating scandal
about which we can all get excited reading.
One of my favorite aspects about being a
part of t he student body at Berry is that were
a small community, a community that is
supposed to stick together and support each
other. This special characteristic of our school
should not disappear when times become
difcult and uncomfortable. Ill admit that I
am not the most educated on the duties of
the press, but shame on you. You have given
this entire campus the implication that these
two girls are guilty without giving them any
opportunity to defend themselves or their
already ruined reputation. Buddy and Critter
Dawsey are two of the sweetest girls on this
campus, and I nd it disgusting that you as the
journal on campus have jumped on the ch ance
to destroy that for them.
Last time I checked, we are all innocentuntil proven guilty. We dont know the full
story of what has happened with their legal
situation, though your article makes it seem as
though you have the inside scoop. The truth of
the matter is that you have no idea how this
happened with this family. These girls could be
completely innocent for all you or I know, but
thanks to your disgraceful article, the majority
of the campus is already has bias into thinking
theyre guilty of the crimes they have been
charged with. Should they be convicted, you
have prevented most of our student body from
understanding the purpose of a trial. Should
they be proven innocent, you have ruined their
previously positive presence on campus , and
that idea makes me feel sick just thinking about
it.
It may be your duty as the press to make
us aware of current issues, but I dont see
names or yearbook pictures of people discussed
within the Police Beat column. If its truly
my right to know absolutely everything,
wheres the picture of the person who was
busted with a marijuana violation in Berrys
residence building Poland on November 8?How dare you put even more negative focus
on Buddy and Critter than has already been
imposed on them by publishing their photos on
the front page. This is not fair to them in the
slightest, and I feel guilty even looking at it; I
cant imagine how you as the author must feel
about what you have done to them.
I realize you cannot take back the article that
has been published. Unfortunately, that damage
has been done. My purpose in contacting you
is not to be hateful, nor to vent my frustrations,
but rather to express my response in hopes that
you will learn from this mistake. Essentially,
the article and your actions not as the campus
press, but as fellow Berry students, make me
very sad. I hope that you as the author can
come to terms with the consequences of your
actions and nd a way to make this right.
Lauren Loga n,
Senior
Show compassion and help othersWith the coming of the season
of holiday cheer, giving and mass-
consumption is upon us. As I watchedthe television advertise sale after sale
and listened to harrowing accounts of
shoppers jeopardizing lives in order
to get the item that they needed, I
will admit that I was a little more than
disgusted.
Im sure most of us recognize the
fact that none of these material goods
will actually change our lives. Its
easy to recognize waste or frivolous
spending during the holiday season,
but what about during the rest of the
year?
I am generally a levelheaded
individual who isnt easily shaken,
but a recent event hosted by students
on our campus deeply troubled me.
You might have seen the photo
of the Dana/Thomas Berry food
ght published in the last issue of
The Carrier. According to the photo
cutline, students had fun wrestling in a
pool of mashed potatoes, slipp ing and
sliding in creamed corn and dumping
copious amounts of applesauce on
each other. Meanwhile, children in
Floyd County are going hungry.
Did you know that approximately
60.2 percent of students in the Floyd
County school district are eligible for
free or reduced lunch? A couple of
schools in the area have even higher
percentages than average, with more
than 95 percent of their students being
eligible for free lunch. Do you ever
wonder what happens when those
students are on their winter break fortwo weeks? For many, being out of
school means going hungry.
Globally, poor nutrition causes 45
percent of deaths in children under the
age of ve. According to the World
Food Programme, thats around 3.1million children per year. If that
statistic isnt upsetting, something is
seriously wrong here. I applaud those
individuals who donate their time and
resources in order to save the lives of
the youngest generation.
I think that our community would
benet greatly from a lesson on
compassion. We need to stop writing
things off as someone elses personal
problem, and do something to help.
Why is it that people are only stirred to
action when some sort of large-scale
tragedy strikes? If you think about it,
the idea of 60 percent of Floyd county
elementary students facing hunger is
a tragedy. This is happening in our
own community. Its an issue that
all of us, myself included, should be
more concerned about.
I do not say all of this to condemn
Berry students as a whole. Its
obvious that many are conscious of
what they do with their excess. I just
think that it is important to remember
the heritage of Berry and the legacy
of Martha Berry. Wisely use the
resources that you have been blessed
with and always remember to share
what you have been given with those
who do not have the ability to provide
for themselves.
Lets not turn a blind eye to those
suffering around us, but instead act
on the wise words of Edward Everett
Hale, I am only one, but still I am
one. I cannot do everything, but stillI can do something; and because I
cannot do everything, I will not refuse
to do something I can do.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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holidHoliday Crossword Puzzle
Start!
Finish!
draw lines between the
matching presents
90%of students celebrate
Christmas
of students celebrate
Hanukkah
of students
celebrate a holiday
not listed in the survey
of students celebrate
Kwanzaa
2% 1% 8%
APRIL HEARN
asst. features editor
OLIVIA BROWN
features editor
What holiday(s) do you celebrate during the winter season?*We sent out a survey to all Berry students and 290 responded. The data below does not add up to 100% becuase some students celebrate more than one holiday.*
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y cheer
COLOR ME!!
With the semester coming to a close, winter holidays are just around the corner. No
matter where holidays are spent or what your traditions are, students around Berry are
bound to have a great break. One more week of Berry and then everyone will be able to
spend their winter break however they choose. Peoples traditions and holiday activities
may vary, but one thing is certain, after all of the nals are said and done, students will be
glad to be home for the holidays or wherever else they decide to go. Take a little time
this week to relax from nals, have fun lling out these holiday inspired puzzles, and be
sure to have a great winter break!
whatis yourfavoriteHoliday
Traditionormemory?
My mom would make me
Christmas carol to random
people in Toys R Us.
Malcholm Graham, Freshman
When I was ve, I asked for feather
dusters and my parents actually got
them for me. They were green and I
thought they were cool. I only played
with them once.
Jenn Fortnash, Senior
My most memorable Christmas experience took place when I was a wee
lad growing up in Ohio. My two older sisters and I were outside making
a snowman, when our mother called us in for freshly baked cookies. We
immediately dropped what we were doing and rushed as quickly as we
could to go eat. The only problem was that I was bundled up so tightly that
I fell on my back and was unable to get back up again. I waited for what
seemed a life time for my family to realize that they were missing one, and
that I too was craving Christmas cookies. In the end, they did come back for
me, and had saved me a warm gooey cookie. It was a Christmas miracle.
Jack MacGregor, Sophomore
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Top gadgets for the holidays
Roku 3- from $88
iPad mini- from $299
Pebble Smartwatch- from $150
Over the course of this year,
many companies have debuted new
products that are designed withfun and functionality in mind. You
have probably seen commercials
from well-known companies such
as Windows, Amazon and Dell, but
there are also many new products out
there from lesser- known companies
that are worth a look.
A large number of these new
gadgets are suitable for all ages
and experience levels, as simple,
user-friendly interfaces seem to be
on the rise. This broad appeal has
also resulted in higher demand,
which could make holiday shopping
more difcult, as some of the more
popular products are on backorder
or are even completely out of stock
for the season.
Check out these new products
that are sure to impress any gadget
hoarder out there. From a watch
that displays emails to a streaming
device compatible with over 750
channels, these companies continue
to draw in the consumer with more
features than ever before.
Whether you are buying for
someone else or just window
shopping, one thing is certain:
there is no shortage of interesting
gadgets on the market this season.
COMMENTARY BY
MADI MCEVERentertainment Editor
PEBBLE
The Pebble smartwatch connects
with your phone in order to act as a
simplied, more accessible tool to
help organize your life and keep you
on schedule.
Unlike the other smartwatches
and smartphones on the market,
the Pebble smartwatch uses an
alternative to the traditional LCD
screen, known as e-paper. Those
who are familiar with the unique
display of the original Amazon
Kindle will immediately recognize
the e-paper that gives the Pebble
its matte screen. This makes it easy
to check e-mails and respond to text
messages in direct sunlight, unlike
its competitors which produce more
of a glare when used outdoors.
According to reviewers, the Pebble
smartwatch is very lightweight and
comfortable to wear. They claim that
it feels sturdy enough for everyday
use, but not clunky like some other
models. As a bonus, it is waterproof
to 50 meters.
Another thing that separates
this watch from similar models
is its recharegable battery, which
manufacturers claim will last an
entire week on one charge. This
means no more nightly plug-ins.
If youre looking for a functional,versatile gift for the busy person in
your life, the Pebble could be worth
a second look.
Boasting a high-quality display,
lightning fast speed and a quicker
charging time than previous models,
it is no surprise that Apples iPad
mini was one of the top-selling items
this Black Friday.Most concerns about this new
product have been laid to rest by
rave reviews by technology gurus
and loyal Apple product users. Those
who struggled with the poor photo
and video quality of older iPads
will likely be impressed with the
new Retina display version of the
mini. Better sound quality is another
improvement that has been brought
to the table by Apples design team.
The LTE cellular service provided
to these tablets is hailed as more than
sufcient for everyday use, making
web pages load faster than ever
and virtually eliminating buffering
delays for video and radio streaming.
Measuring a mere seven inches,
the mini also proves to be more
portable than its competitors, which
is a great selling point, especially
for those who have no room to sparein their backpacks and briefcases.
Thankfully, this smaller size does not
mean a shorter list of great features.
The iPad mini is likely on the
Christmas lists of gadget gurus and
Apple enthusiasts everywhere this
season, and has impressed most
users thus far. With Apples proven
track record of longevity and above-
average customer service, this would
even be a good choice for the not-so-
technology-savvy. Be on the lookout
for great deals and rebates that could
soften the blow to your wallet,
should you decide to purchase this
big-ticket item.
This interesting little device is
currently one of the top picks in
the Internet media box category.
Similar to the AppleTV, the Roku
3 streams your favorite shows with
the help of one small box and Wi-Fi
remote.
It is compatible with Netix,
Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus and
Pandora, among others. More than
750 channels are supported. The
downside? It does not work with
YouTube or iTunes, which could be
a deal-breaker for some.Because of its extensive coverage
of channels, some individuals are
ditching their cable plan in favor of
streaming everything they want to
watch. It has a very user-friendly
search interface that allows users to
search for what they would like to
watch and compare prices among
the different providers. This allows
users to get the best deal possible
without having to search three or
four different applications.
Whats more, the remote for the
Roku, while it is not able to control
the actual television, can double as
a wireless controller for games. It
is not perfect, but many people nd
it sufcient for their daily dose of
Angry Birds.
Overall, the Roku 3 seems to
be a good choice for those whoprefer to stream their favorite
shows on their own schedule,
rather than having to watch them
at the designated time that they air
each week. It would be a useful and
entertaining product to have in any
series-obsessed household.
APPLE, INC.
ROKU
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Advent cold reindeer
bows eggnog Santa
celebrate family snow
Channukah re sweater
Christmas fruitcake wreath
cheer Kwanzaa yule
When I rst decided to go
see Disneys Frozen, I did not
have high expectations. I was
going with a couple friends, and
our motive was really just to
extend our Thanksgiving break as
much as possible. I knew it was
loosely based on Hans Christian
Andersons The Snow Queen,
but that was about the extent of my
knowledge of it. However, I must
say that, upon leaving the theater,
I was extremely impressed by the
quality of the production.
Disney has recently made
attempts to revert back to the
quality of its classic animated
features, and I can say with
condence that Frozen is a greatleap in that direction. You can see a
continuation of the same animation
style that was used a few years ago
for Tangled.After the kingdom of Arendelleis cast into eternal winter by the
powerful Snow Queen Elsa (Idina
Menzel), her sprightly sister Anna
(Kristen Bell) teams up with a
rough-hewn mountaineer named
Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his
trusty reindeer Sven to break the
icy spell. The catchy, heartfelt
ballads are a refreshing twist on
the traditional Disney soundtracks.
You will not see as many of the
customary full-cast ensembles, but
rather a beautiful display of solo
and harmonic pieces.
Frozen contains a cleverly-
portrayed theme that is not new
to humanity, but often absent in
animated lms. It makes you
reconsider many of the relationships
in your life. Anna, the movies
heroine, portrays characteristics
that are more relatable to the
modern girl. Now, dont shy away
from this movie for fear of its
childish nature. There is plenty
of humor to keep you entertained
throughout the lms entirety. Thecharacters are so loveable that
even the silent ones will steal your
heart. If you thought Disney horses
were a hit, wait until you meet the
Disney reindeer, Sven.
Frozen is one of those lmsthat will stun you with its simple
beauty. The snowy landscapes
and whimsical magic make this
lm an absolute wonder to behold.
From the ice-harvesting camps
to the snow-covered mountains,
every scene will thrill you with
its imaginative realism. I strongly
encourage you to drive to the
nearest movie theater and watch
Frozen as soon as possible.
Conclusion:
Worth seeing in theaters.
Christmas production brings good tidings
Berry College Theatre Companys
2nd annual Christmas production,
Jacob Marleys Christmas Carol,
opens on Thursday, Dec. 5. Thisimaginative twist on Charles
Dickens classic novel is an
entertaining and poignant tale that
challenges the audience to think
about what is most important in
their lives.
Unlike the original story, this
version features Jacob Marley,
rather than the traditional Ebenezer
Scrooge, as the protagonist. This
interpretation is performed in a
style known as story theatre
that involves characters switching
between narration and dialogue.
This makes for a dynamic story that
allows the audience to use a good
bit of imagination to ll in detailsthat are left unspecied.
It uses more suggestions
and there are only a few props,
Director John Countryman said.
The story is set in 19th century
England, where Jacob Marley is left
to wrestle with the consequences
of his unkind life actions upon
his death. He is assigned a quirky
partner, known as the bogle, to
help guide him through his journey
of self-actualization. When Marley
nds that he is unhappy with where
he is, he is given the quest to change
the cold heart of his former business
partner, Ebenezer Scrooge.
As the story progresses, Marley
is forced to reect on the person he
was and decide who he truly desires
to be, even if it means sacricing
his pride.
The story has a meaningful
message, and witty moments and
warmth of the Christmas season
shine through.
I love how it turns any audience
member into a child again, seniorSpencer Miller said. The audience
is more involved in this show than
any other show.
Even with a cast of only six
people, this production captures a
sort of cheerful energy that was felt
by the audience and actors alike.
The small cast size really
helped us build friendships,
freshman Jessica Gross said. With
each person having so many lines,
it is good that we are all supportive
of each other.
All of the actors demonstrate
excellent versatility in this
particular production, as they are
able to switch between charactersin a matter of seconds by changing
their tone, emotion or wardrobe.
We have had a good time
working on it, Countryman said.
This production is different
than usual, as donations to
St. Jude Childrens Research
Hospital will be accepted in
lieu of the usual ticket price.
Catered desserts and visits with
Santa will be provided with any
donation of $10 or more. Visiting
Professor Richard Bristow said
he encourages everyone to take a
break from the busyness that the
end of the semester brings and
come see this fun performance.
CAST MEMBERS BRING great energy in BCTCs production of JacobMarleys Christmas Carol. Senior Spencer Miller, sophomore Sean
Manion, and freshmen Chandler Brooks, Chase Cooper, JessicaGross and Olga Hancharova portray a wide range of charactersin this story theatre adaptaion of Charles Dickens classic novel,A Christmas Carol. Instead of the usual ticket price, donations toSt.Jude Childrens Research Hospital will be accepted at the door.
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COMMENTARY BY
MADI MCEVERentertainment editor
JUSTIN DAVIS, asst. photojournalism editor
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Saturday was a day for rivalries
for the NCAA football. Some popular
rivalry games inlcuded the University
of Georgia Bulldogs against the
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at
Historic Grant Field at Bobby DoddStadium, the Auburn University Tigers
versus the University of Alabama
Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl at the
Jordan-Hare Stadium and the Florida
State University Seminoles against the
University of Florida Gators at the Ben
Hill Grifn Stadium.
The Tigers defeated the Crimson
Tide 34-28, securing themselves a spot
in the Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Championship Game. The Tigers
stunned the crowd when cornerback
Chris Davis returned a missed eld-
goal attempted by Alabama freshman
Adam Grifth with one second left on
the clock. Grifths 57-yard kick fell
short, leaving the opening for Davis.
This dropped Alabama from its No. 1
ranking, thus forcing them to surrender
their spot for the SEC Championship
Game.
Sophomore Katie Martin said
she was amazed by the contents of
Saturdays game.
I was in shock because I have
never seen that happen before, Martin
said. It was one of the top nishes that
I have ever seen. I think a lot of times
the players of both teams think that
the game is over within a certain time
frame. It goes to show that there can be
a game-changing play.
After leading 20-0 in the rst
half, Georgia Tech surrendered a
touchdown just before the half, which
started the Bulldogs momentum. The
Bulldogs defeated the Yellow Jackets
41-34. By the fourth quarter, the two
teams were tied 27-27, which caused
the game to go into overtime. The
teams were tied 34-34 by the end of
the rst overtime period and had to go
into another. The Bulldogs were able to
score a touchdown during the second
overtime, and the Yellow Jackets were
unable to answer, thus bringing an end
to the game.
Sophomore Jarod Holland said
he thought both teams played a great
game.
Tech played well, and Georgia did
a great job, Holland said. I feel Tech
let up and gave it away near the end.
The Seminoles defeated the Gators
37-7, leaving them one game away
from the Bowl Championship Series
(BCS) National Championship.
The Seminoles are currently ranked
as No. 1 in the 2013 NCAA Collegiate
Football Ranking. This is the rst time
since the 1999 National Championship
season that Florida State University
has remained undefeated.
Florida State had a great game
and pummeled Florida, Sophomore
Lauren Bush said. My uncle is a Gator
fan and wasnt too happy about the
nal score. It led to a very interesting
atmosphere at our house over the
break.
Seminole freshman quarterback
Jameis Winston held a new season
record as he scored a 29-yard
touchdown pass to sophomore receiver
Kelvin Benjamin which put the game
out of reach with a nal score of 34-7.
College football rivalry weekend exciting for studentsEMILY LYKINS
asst. sports editor
STEVEN EVANS, sports editor
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at Emory & HenryW: 88-86
Mens Basketball
vs. Piedmont
L: 85-87
Womens Basketball
vs. Piedmont
W: 88-76
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vs. LaGrange
(Sunday, Nov. 30)
W: 80-74
December 5, 2013 11
The Lady Vikings basketball team extended
their winning streak to three as they defeated the
Piedmont College Lady Lions 88-76 on Sunday
on the second day of the Southern Athletic
Association (SAA)-USA South Challenge.
With the win over the Lady Lions, the
Lady Vikings improved to 3-1 for the season
and nished the SAA-USA South Challenge
undefeated. Piedmont fell to 3-2 after the loss.
Some of the Lady Vikings said their successcould be attributed to how they were working
well together.
We have been working hard at practice,
and we have been playing well as a team,
freshman forward Valerie McLure said. Every
player on the team has contributed to our wins.
Senior forward Megan Walsh had a game
high and career high double-double, scoring 23
points and adding 12 rebounds. She also tallied
four blocks and three steals in the effort.
Junior point guards Chanlir Segarra and
Mel McLean added 22 points each for the Lady
Vikings. McLean also tallied 12 rebounds, and
Segarra added a game-high seven assists.
We were just feeling it in [the Piedmont
game], McClean said. We have had some
good practices lately, and it is just great to see
the results from all our work.
The Lady Vikings shot 48 percent from the
eld and 56 percent from the three-point range.
On defense, the Lady Vikings held the Lady
Lions to 24 percent from the eld.
The discrepancy in shooting percentage
proved to be the statistic that propelled theLady Vikings ahead of the Lady Lions, as their
rebounding and assist statistics were not as far
apart. The Lady Vikings added 45 rebounds
and 18 assists, compared to the Lady Lions 44
rebounds and 18 assists.
Piedmont was a good team, McClure
said. The game showed that our hard work
pays off.
The Lady Vikings lead by as many as 25
points during the game.
The Lady Vikings will play again Thursday
at 6 p.m. where they will play in their rst
conference game of the season against the
Oglethorpe College Stormy Petrels at home.
I am really excited about our rst
conference game, McClure said. Our team
has been preparing and looking forward to this
game.
McClean said that the Lady Vikings were
practicing hard for conference play, and were
looking forward to taking on the Stormy Petrels.
Im ready to play, McClean said. We
are all ready to play. We played well last year
against Oglethorpe, and this year we look tocome out of the game 1-0 in the conference.
Segarra said the Lady Vikings have been
preparing hard for the Stormy Petrels.
We have analyzed lm on them and have
studied our scouting reports to prepare us
Oglethorpe, Segarra said. I feel as if the entire
team is ready, especially after playing so well
this past weekend.
During the 2012-2013 season, the Lady
Vikings nished 6-8 in the SAA.
Lady Vikings Basketball on three-game winning streak
BRAD TILKA, staff photojournalist
JUNIOR POINT GUARD CHANLIRSEGARRA TAKES a free throwagainst Covenant College.
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Lessons and
Carols
The Berry CollegeConcert Choir had
their annual winterconcert this pastTuesday at the Berry
College Chapel. Withthis performance, thechoir ushered in the
holiday season.
THE ENTIRE CHOIR ENDS the concert by singing a melody of Christmas carols outside the College Chapel.
COUPLES LEAN in close to warmthemselves from the cold outside.
HENNA TATTOOS ARE GIVEN for free bysenior Grace McMullen.
DATES TRAVELED to accompany their dates, like freshmanMorgan Bozydajs boyfriend.
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS JOIN together for a candlit nale to the concert.
STUDENTS TAKE a break at the oxygen bar in betweendances.
THE BARITONES SING solosthroughtout the night to sustain therest of the choir.
SENIOR LIZ ROBBINS
SINGS the solo duringO Holy Night fromthe podium in front.