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Mary Hobbs renovations announced for next semester

Biohazard takes the field for a new season

While most students prepare to spend their Thanksgiving break eating and relaxing, Mary Hobbs residents are worrying about where they are going to live next semester.

On Oct. 29, residents of Hobbs were notified of the possibility that they would have to move out of their dorm rooms next semester due to mid-year renovations. This announcement elicited mixed reactions from students, as well as many questions about the proposed renovation.

Why now?One of the main questions students have

about the move is why it is beginning in the middle of the academic year, when the renovations are not set to start until March 17 at the earliest.

A major factor in this decision is the fact that Hobbs does not have a sprinkler system, and is therefore not up to fire safety codes.

“The repairs are a big issue,” said Dean of Students Aaron Fetrow. “There are many issues that need to be addressed such as heating, air conditioning and especially putting in sprinklers.”

At the time of fall registration, the college had not raised enough money to fund the renovation, and therefore did not inform students that it was in the works, though plans to renovate Hobbs have been in place for years.

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If ever you were looking for an opportunity to make friends, have fun and compete in an exciting sport, look no further than Biohazard — Guilford College’s Ultimate Frisbee team.

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Professor of Political Science George Guo’s latest book, “China’s Security State: Philosophy, Evolution, and Politics,” released in August, has gained widespread acclaim. Guo was quoted in the cover story of the Oct. 22 edition of Time Magazine, saying, “There is no question that China is the biggest security state in the world.”

The book has been eight years in the making, according to Guo.

“This book talks about the history, evolution and the mechanism of Chinese security and intelligence and, most importantly, how those organizations are related to leadership,” said Guo to The Guilfordian.

The book’s publisher, Cambridge University Press, heralds “China’s Security State” as “the first book that provides a comprehensive analysis of Chinese security and intelligence apparatuses and services.”

Guo’s book is also gaining recognition among prominent scholars in the field of Chinese political research.

Andrew Nathan, professor of government at Columbia University, sees the book as a remarkable achievement.

“It is an important contribution to scholarship on Chinese history and politics,” said Nathan in an email interview. “Professor Guo has made excellent use of a wide range of publications, especially memoirs and limited circulation (‘internal’) writings on the subject, and has come up with a more detailed account than anyone else has done.”

Guo expanded on the major objectives of his new book. “The first major goal of this book is to re-evaluate the

models used by Western scholars to research China,” he said. “China has never exercised the codes of Western culture like checks and balances and parliamentary systems.”

Guo further elaborated on basic political differences between the East and West.

“Our constitution in Western society is based upon protecting individualism, but in China it is the opposite,” said Guo. “Each individual has rights to be protected by the government. Therefore the government has rights to interfere with your personal life for the community.”

Guo’s new book focuses primarily on internal security in China. He asserts that some of the internal security issues in the country are caused by the surge of capitalism, which has created disparities between the rich and poor. Despite these issues, Guo remains optimistic about China’s future.

“I see the positive direction that China is heading in,” said Guo. “Society is more open and, there is an emergence of a middle class. Education has also improved.”

With leadership in China currently in transition from Hu Jintao to Xi Jinping, many are questioning what this change in leadership will mean.

Guo doubts that the new leadership will drastically change China’s general course.

“The communist party is a collective leadership,” said Guo. “(Leaders) are still constrained by the group. Now there is more compromise and negotiation in the leadership.”

Guo also commented on the potential for continued dialogue about policies in Tibet.

“Xi Jinping’s father is a friend of the Dalai Lama,” said Guo. “It could probably open another channel.”

Jacob Rosenberg, ‘12 early college graduate and a past student of Guo’s, assisted with the indexing of the book.

“It’s an amazing book and, not many people could write it,” says Rosenberg. “I’ve read it enough to know how dense it is with important stuff — especially on how China’s security state came to be so secretive and a vital part of its governance structure.”

Scholars and reviewers agree, Guo’s book is one-of-a-kind.

“I do not know of any competing work for coverage, detail and accuracy,” Nathan said.

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- Judicial Affairs Committee gave an update and took suggestions for further projects — a judicial video and orientation outreach.- Students discussed the Mary Hobbs renovations process and approved nominating a student to sit on the planning committee as well as mandating administration transparency.

- No meeting Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Happy Thanksgiving!

- At the next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, we will be joined by Craig Gray and others from IT&S who will present on campus technology projects as well as take student feedback on IT issues.

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NEWS 3November 16, 2012

is also LEED-certified, making the renovations that much more complicated. LEED-certified means that the building is built with sustainability, efficiency and energy conservation in mind.

“With Hobbs being a historical renovation, it takes time to make sure flooring isn’t injured and certain pieces are saved,” said Associate Dean for Campus Life Jen Agor. “It’s more time -consuming to go in and work around pieces than it is to just level them.”

The combination of safety concerns, time-consuming historical renovations and a new influx of funds made administrators want to act immediately and start the renovations as soon as possible in order to finish by fall.

Where is the money coming from?The renovations will cost an estimated $1.9-2.2 million,

but that number can change as the process moves forward. Plans for an open staircase and several parlors are some of the renovations being considered that could increase the cost.

The renovation is funded through a combination of individual donations and money from the capital campaign.

Some alumni and former residents of Hobbs who donated want to see the building return to the co-op format it had in the past. They hope the space will be a place where women can eat and cook together. The basement kitchen will be renovated in pursuit of this goal, and the space now occupied by The Greenleaf may be turned into a dining room of sorts.

“I thought it was great when I heard that Hobbs was going to be geared towards getting the residents back together,” said junior Molly Day Cooney. “I just think administration needs to be careful about where they place their residents.”

Where will the students go?Students can relocate anywhere but English Hall, and they

will have first choice for Hobbs next year. They will not be put into first-year dorms unless they specifically request it.

Students will have to pay the difference if they decide to move into an apartment on campus. However, final decisions on compensation are still being made.

As of now, students will be compensated with either a $100 check or $125 in Quaker Cash.

During the second of two meetings, residents expressed their concerns about the move to Fetrow and Agor.

“I feel like we should have been warned,” said sophomore Catherine McCarthy. “If it’s been something that has been

trying to happen, it should have been known. It’s like it’s been pulled over our heads.”

“I feel as if we made a decision for Bryan and Shore,” said sophomore Gloria Hoover. “I’m going to feel awkward and uncomfortable that we have forced them to live uncomfortably just like you have forced us.”

Even though the administration is providing two moving dates, Jan. 25 and March 15, with assistance, some residents remain uneasy about the sudden move.

“It’s kind of irritating especially for me because I just moved in here, and now I’m going to have to move back out,” said sophomore Kali Conover. “I don’t know where I’m going to live, and I don’t want it to be a crappy place.”

“I am not concerned about the renovations themselves, as I believe the end product will be a more accessible, energy efficient and beautiful Hobbs,” said senior Resident Adviser Bonnie Hardie.

Sophomore R.A Brianna Halliwell is happy about the renovations and has a positive outlook on the moving process.

“My initial reaction to news of the renovation, and even the prospect of moving out early, was excitement,” said Halliwell. “I’ve known that Mary Hobbs needed to be renovated for a long time now, and I am very excited that it will happen while I am still at Guilford.”

Hobbs also houses many students with disabilities, ranging from anxiety and sleeping disorders to other medical conditions, who require single rooms. There are several rooms on campus that are designated ADA spaces, and the administration is working hard to make sure they accommodate everyone’s needs.

“If students are included in the process, if it’s explained well, executed well and campus life is mindful of the students, they should be fine,” said Disabilities Services Coordinator Kim Burke.

Wait, what about the Greenleaf?The Greenleaf currently resides in the basement of Mary

Hobbs. It will be moved before the renovations, but will remain on campus. As of now, there are no permanent plans for The Greenleaf, but options include the Community Center and the small brick building near Bryan Hall.

Members of The Greenleaf are apprehensive about where they will be relocated but are keeping an optimistic outlook on the new move.

“I am more excited than I am concerned,” said Greenleaf co-op member and junior Martha Adams-Cooper. “I think it’s

going to be a really good opportunity to get out of the basement and be more accessible to people who are off campus.”

“Within the community, it is stressful and scary,” said Greenleaf co-op member and junior Kate Schwab. “We just hope administration thinks about us while they do this and helps us figure out what this means for The Greenleaf as we move forward.”

Final decisions about the coffee co-op are still in the works, as are most of the final plans for the renovation.

“I’m excited about what the women of Hobbs are going to get next year,” said Fetrow. “It will continue to have the community that Hobbs has and maybe even an enhanced feel of community.”

Is gender equality as prominent at Guilford as it seems? A study is looking further into the issue to see if change is necessary.

In 1972, Title IX of the Educational Amendments called for complete gender equality in any educational program or activity.

Athletics caused the most controversy with the enforcement of this act.

Last year, Guilford started a self-study, evaluating how well we are abiding by

Title IX in our athletics department. The study will look at whether or not men and women have equal opportunities in sports.

When approached with such issues, the Athletic Department started by studying the Equity in Athletics Disclosure database, which consists of annually submitted athletics data.

Robert Malekoff, associate professor of sports studies, then began compiling information for a survey, which will question students and coaches on the athletics program at Guilford.

“I would say that the goal is not only to determine whether or not there is compliance with Title IX and a healthy level of ‘gender equity’ in the intercollegiate athletic program and, of course, ultimately to endeavor to address any inequities that might be discovered but also to see if there are things the college can do to enhance the educational value of the intercollegiate experience for female athletes,” said Malekoff in an email interview.

The survey will also examine student perceptions on different aspects of the athletic program.

It will include questions about their personal experience with Guilford athletics, the support they have received from the college and athletic department, and attitudes on female intercollegiate athletes on campus.

“The purpose will be to compile both quantitative and qualitative data until the college sees it, and then they’ll act in response,” Malekoff said.

It will be distributed for athletes and coaches to fill out early next semester. The athletic department will then discuss the results and decide how to react to any discovered issues.

“I think that the college shouldn’t go in expecting anything,” said Malekoff. “That would kind of skew the data.”

According to Sports Information Director David Walters, Guilford sponsors 20 teams, 10 for men and 10 for women,

ranging from football to lacrosse.Most sports have both men and women’s

teams. “(When) asked if men and women have

equal opportunities, I believe for the most part, they do,” said Walters in an email interview.

Only four teams stand out as single gendered. The all-male teams are football and golf, while volleyball and swimming are only for women.

“I’ve heard we’re on an all-girls swim team because we need an equal number of girls and boys sports teams, and I haven’t noticed any specific gender issues,” said Sydney Hawkins, a first-year swimmer.

Though the study is moving slower than anticipated, the athletic department is anticipating that the results will be read by spring semester.

“I want to find out what the perceptions are, what they think,” Malekoff said. “What happens then will depend on the results of the survey.”

Proposed renovations for Mary Hobbs met with mixed reactions

Title IX self-study examines gender equality in sports

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PREDICTS STUDY RESULTS WILL BE GATHERED BY SPRING SEMESTER

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TUCSON, ARIZONA Gunman Jared L. Loughner was found guilty of the mass shooting that killed six and left 12 wounded, one of his injured victims being U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on Jan 8, 2011. Loughter was sentenced to seven consecutive life terms on Nov. 7.

WASHINGTON, DC Former U.S. CIA Director David Petraeus formally resigned from his position on Nov. 9 citing “poor judgment” exercised in his extra-marital affair with his personal biographer, Paula Broadwell. Petraeus is most known for his leadership in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

GAZA, THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES OF PALESTINEIsraeli forces unleashed more than 90 air strikes on Gaza in the Occupied Territories of Palestine on Nov. 14, killing Hamas leader and military commander Ahmed al-Jaabari, among others. This attack is the largest Israeli invasion since Operation Cast Lead in 2008-09 where at least 1,100 Palestinians were murdered. U.S. officials have yet to comment on the event, but Palestinian militants claim Israel’s actions have “opened the gates of hell.”

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States across the nation have passed progressive legislation into law.

On Nov. 6, referendums allowing same-sex marriage were approved by voters in three states: Maine, Washington, and Maryland. Similarly, Minnesota’s proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage was struck down.

Though junior Anney Bolgiano did not vote in her home state of Maryland, she was “incredibly overjoyed” that the Civil Marriage Protection Act, also known as Question 6, was passed by Bay State voters.

“Now, in Maryland, when LGBT folks merge onto the Beltway, walk into a grocery store or stroll down a busy street, they can look at their fellow Marylanders and think, ‘Most of you don’t accept the discriminatory bullshit against marriage equality,’” Bolgiano said in an email interview. “That’s a nice feeling.”

Bolgiano also believes that Question 6’s approval indicates a shift in the public’s view of LGBT rights.

“I feel that the overall sentiment of inclusion and acceptance is gaining momentum,” Bolgiano said. “Not only are we moving in the right direction, but we are gaining momentum as we do so.”

Seattle resident Dianna Potter was equally enthusiastic about Washington citizens voting for marriage equality by passing Referendum 74.

“I voted in favor, and I was a very vocal

supporter of it,” Potter said in an email interview. “And Seattle is absolutely thrilled! This city is hugely supportive of its LGBT population, and we are so happy and proud to have taken this step toward equality.”

Potter believes that there are wider benefits as well.

“Approving marriage equality will also provide an economic boost for Washington State, via both the wedding industry as well

as more people moving to Washington for work,” Potter told The Guilfordian.

“Between the passage of Referendum 74 and the vocal support marriage equality enjoys from businesses like Microsoft and Starbucks, Washington has become a very attractive place to live for same-sex couples or gay individuals who want to get married someday.”

Not only did Washington voters elect to protect same-sex marriage; they also approved

the legalization of marijuana. Initiative 502 regulates and taxes marijuana’s sale and production and decriminalizes possession of small amounts of cannabis by adults over the age of 21.

“I see many positive effects from this law,” Potter said. “I think a policy position that treats marijuana use as a serious crime is absolutely draconian — just a holdover from fear-mongering 20th-century politics, ‘Reefer

Madness,’ all of that.”“It’s mind-boggling to me that our society

sees alcohol and tobacco use as perfectly acceptable, if risky for your health, but marijuana use as a crime,” Potter concluded.

Colorado also legalized marijuana for recreational use. Medical marijuana was legalized in Arkansas and Massachusetts.

“Question 3’s passing indicates an increasing acceptance of cannabis use in Massachusetts,” said Bostonian Peter

Domanico in an email interview with The Guilfordian. “As the general population becomes aware of its benefits for critically ill patients, I believe the push for full legalization will increase.”

However, marijuana legalization presents some hurdles. As Greensboro attorney Robert O’Hale pointed out, state legalization does not change federal law.

“The Feds can still bust you, even if you have a prescription,” O’Hale said in a phone interview. “The question is, will they? Typically, the answer is no, because the federal authorities won’t take any case involving a small amount of marijuana. Law enforcement knows that marijuana isn’t a big problem. Marijuana just makes people listen to music, watch TV and order pizza.”

Several other important reforms passed on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

California amended its three-strike felony policy, which previously sentenced third-time offenders of petty theft and drug possession to 25 years to life in prison; the new regulations reserve the system for only serious, violent crimes.

Maryland passed the Dream Act, providing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants meeting certain requirements, such as filing income taxes.

The voters of these states must now adopt the implications that follow the newly passed legislation. Time will tell the success of these reforms, but Tuesday, Nov. 6 proved the people are open to a progressive future.

Riding the progressive wave: gay marriage, marijuana made legalBY ANTHONY HARRISON Staff Writer

“I feel that the overall sentiment of inclusion and acceptance is gaining momentum. Not only are we moving in the right direction, but we are gaining momentum as we do so.”

Anney Bolgiano, junior

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President Barack Obama’s Nov. 6 re-election was a monumental world event, accompanied by a wide range of positive and negative global reactions.

“I don’t think there is one ‘world’ opinion of Obama,” said Ken Gilmore, associate professor of political science. “He tends to be well-liked in Europe and parts of Asia and the Middle East, in comparison to previous presidents. He’s very popular across Africa.”

According to the Guardian, in France, 78 percent of people wanted Obama to win, and the president’s second term was applauded across the political spectrum.

François Hollande, the Socialist president, sent his “warmest congratulations” saying this was, “an important moment for the U.S., but also for the world.”

In Africa, the re-election was also well received.

The New York Times reports that Kenya has supported Obama since his first election. Reportedly, one of the strongest reasons for the country’s support is the order President Obama gave to kill Osama Bin Laden.

“The man has shown a quiet competence that is in stark contrast

to what came before,” said media commentator Tom Osanjo. “Bin Laden, for example, was responsible for the deaths of many Kenyans, and few here are sad to see him go.”

According to the Associated Press, Kenya takes great pride in its association with Obama and Prime Minister Raila Odinga stated that the election victory was, “a great day for the U.S. and Kenya.”

Support was also strong in Europe. In Britain, the reaction was optimistic.

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Associated Press, “I think he’s a very successful president and I look forward to working with him in the future.”

The Chinese government acknowledged Obama’s re-election with an affirmative reaction.

News agency Xinhua reported that Chinese President Hu Jintao congratulated Obama on his victory. Jintao said in a message that Chinese and U.S. relations have made positive progress in the past four years as a result of joint

efforts. However, the reactions of some countries were not as

positive. “Obama four years ago came onto the scene with

slogans of change and spoke of offering his hand in cooperation to Iran,” Sadeq Larijani, the powerful chief of Iran’s judiciary, told Iran Pulse.

“But (he) acted in a different way and unprecedented sanctions against Iran have materialized, and it is natural that the Iranian people will never forget the crimes of America,” concluded Larijani.

The Russian reaction was unenthusiastic as well.Chairman of the Russian Duma’s Foreign Affairs

Committee Alexei Pushkov stated, “If both parties try to overcome the accumulated distrust, if America comes to realize that it needs to work with Putin instead of thinking that it doesn’t like the Russia that we live in, then we could achieve results.”

Despite the wide range of global reactions, Obama’s re-election does not truly impact other countries’ policies.

“As to what the rest of the world thinks about Obama’s win is anyone’s guess,” said Robert Duncan, visiting assistant professor of political science. “The world is in such a state today, both economically and politically, that I am not sure anyone outside the U.S. really has time to care that much.”

Kyle Dell, associate professor of political science, adds to this sentiment.

“Most people in the world have little or no interest in the election,” said Dell. “Let alone have a meaningful

opinion on the results. Even if we were to aggregate together those that do, the reasons for their opinions would be so diverse that I’m not sure we would be able to say much about the common ground that the pro-Romney people would have versus the pro-Obama people.”

Dell continued, “I do think a U.S. presidential election is a visible event on the global political

stage, but I have my doubts about how many people are ‘in the theater’ and what we

can really say about those that are.”

The mood on campus was tense Tuesday night as the election results rolled in. All eyes watched The Grill’s TV screens; each fluctuation in percentages and electoral points was greeted by the sharp intake of breath and low-key fist-pumping.

The New York Post said that former Governor Mitt Romney was poised to win. The Huffington Post gave President Barack Obama 91 percent chance of victory. The truth seemed murky.

Regardless, some Obama supporters retained faith in their chosen candidate.

“I’m sure he’s going to win” said Guilford College first-year Noah McDonald. “However, I worry that the electronic voting process is easier to mess with than the one that involves actual ballots.”

These fears were not a hindrance in determining a clear victor, however, as later that night Obama clinched the election after stringing together wins in

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exploded into a level of celebration u n p r e c e d e n t e d throughout the year.

“It was like Mardi Gras” said sophomore Benjamin Rosenthal. “Guilford was significantly more poppin’ that night than any weekend. I think there was some fool running around with an American flag.”

“I think it was probably pretty obnoxious if you were pulling for Romney,” added another student, who requested not to be named in the article. “It didn’t feel like an election. It felt like we won the Superbowl. You definitely got the sense of there being two separate teams at Guilford.”

Those celebrating eventually spilled down to the lake and a bonfire began. Even hours later, the cheers from campus could still be heard.

When asked if he was satisfied with the results of the election, one student stated

that he thought “it was a situation where people were supposed to choose the lesser of two evils, which is a pretty shitty way for our system to run, you know?” He added, “even a lot of the folks voting for Obama either don’t really know his politics, or they don’t like him.”

Sophomore Duncan Fitzgerald, a self-proclaimed Romney supporter, said, “It really was obnoxious when people were celebrating. It didn’t feel serious. It didn’t

feel like an election.”WQFS associate Joe

Fish seemed unaffected by Guilford’s overwhelming

enthusiasm for another Obama presidency. “I just wish that gays, all those people, could have waited

another four years; we are going to go broke from government spending.”

Regardless of remaining personal objections,

on Jan. 20, 2013, President Obama will be inaugurated into

the office of president for a second time. His

successes and his failures over the next four years

remain to be seen.

World weighs in on President Obama’s victoryBY BRYAN DOOLEYSenior Writer

BY MCCAFFREY BLAUNERStaff Writer

Guilford gauges election outcomes, reflects on campaign

Graphic by Joy Damon

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FEATURES 7November 16, 2012

Oil portraits of students in various states of undress, polyurethane face molds and geometric steel statues made their debut on Nov. 8 in the Founders Galleries during the opening of the Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.

Each year, any student can submit artwork for this exhibition.

“Submission is voluntary and open to all Guilford students, not just art majors,” said Kathryn Shields, exhibition juror and assistant professor of art, in an email. “For that reason, seeing the work is very exciting for me and an opportunity that I look forward to every fall.”

Every professor in the Art Department

serves as a juror, judging submissions for merit and deciding if they will be put in the show.

“We try to keep the number of works of art small so that what’s on the wall is of high quality,” said Adele Wayman, exhibition juror and Hege professor of Art. “Everything that we decide is by consensus, so sometimes there’s a bit of a tussle in deciding which art is chosen.”

Each piece of artwork is displayed alongside a placard with the work’s title, the artist’s name, the media used and a price if that particular piece is for sale.

During the opening, prizes were awarded for best artwork in each category as well as honorable mentions. Categories included ceramics, drawing, 2-D design, photography, printmaking, sculpture and painting.

Throughout the opening, attendees also

voted for their favorite piece on display. The winner — senior Thomas Norbutt’s metal sculpture, “Thinking Outside the Box/Planned Random” — received the Viewers’ Choice Award.

“I was really intimidated seeing my piece displayed beside all the works submitted by the art majors,” said accounting major and senior Andrew Parsons, whose “Self Portrait” done in plaster won honorable mention in ceramics. “I never imagined my work could be taken seriously by Guilford’s real artists. But hey, stranger things have happened, right?”

“This was the first time I had a piece in the show, and it felt great to take home first prize in sculpture,” said junior Adam Faust. “I love that we are able to show off our hard work and talent.”

This is also the first major exhibition done in the recently renovated Founders. Both artists and professors had mixed feelings about the space for the artwork.

“I think the show looks fabulous,” said Shields. “The space is very different, and it has some clear benefits along with new challenges. For example, the area where the atrium is now was a prime location for sculpture and ceramics, so we (had) to make some adjustments.”

“I miss the floor space we had for sculptures in the old space,” said Wayman. “And we still haven’t solved all the lighting problems, as there are painting in the corners that you can’t see as well due to the lighting. Hopefully, we can get track lighting installed next time.”

“I like the new space,” said senior Katie Maloney, who won honorable mention with two of her ceramic pieces, “Holey Vase” and “Frogs.” “It is a central space, and people can see that there is artwork.”

Despite space and lighting issues, Shields felt that it was a wonderful opening.

“The energy at the opening was really positive, and I’m super proud of our students,” said Shields.

ALAYNA BRADLEYStaff Writer

Aesthetic talents unveiled at juried student art exhibit

Culture and communication mingle at the American Language AcademyHallo. Bonjour. Salaam. Ciao.

Hola. Around Guilford College, it’s

typical to hear foreign languages: the foreign language departments organize film festivals and the Study Abroad Department prepares students to visit foreign countries. A lesser-known way Guilford contributes to foreign language opportunities is through the American Language Academy.

Last summer, Vice President of Enrollment Services Randy Doss initiated the partnership between Guilford and the ALA, which teaches English as a second language to post-secondary-age students.

“In general, our students are at least 16 years old and have earned at least a high school diploma,” said ALA Center Director Lenore Morales in an email. “Some ALA students have already completed a bachelor’s or higher degree.”

For the Guilford program, Laura Prewitt and Ed Haag were chosen as the English for Speakers of Other

Languages Instructors.“ALA is wonderful for me,

as I love Guilford College,” said Prewitt. “This is a dream come true personally, in so many ways.”

To graduate from the program, students must pass five levels of English for Academic Purposes. After enrolling in ALA, they can earn a conditional letter of admission to an American university of their choice. Available student service counselors work with interested students to meet college admission requirements.

Prewitt and Haag conduct level four and five classes in Bauman and Hege Library.

“Working on the Guilford campus is an honor and a privilege,” said Haag. “When I found out we were working with Guilford, I looked forward to it.”

Many ALA students learned about the program through family, friends and the ALA website. These students are excited about the prospect of attending nearby colleges, with several expressing interest in University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina A&T University and

Guilford, among others.“I’m excited to see this happening

— that we have these students who desire to go to a university in this country,” said Prewitt.

Even though ALA participants are not Guilford students, they use the cafeteria and other campus resources. In addition, they have

the opportunity to learn the Quaker heritage of the college.

“I like the history of Guilford College,” said ALA level four student Meashal Khalifia. “Also I like the design of the buildings, especially the library.”

“(Guilford is) more beautiful

than China,” said Jiang Hu, who is from Yong-King, China. “I love all the trees. In China, there are not many trees.”

Through a recent program designed by Prewitt, ALA students team up with Guilford volunteers to enhance their conversational skills. The conversational partner

program allows students to chitchat about cultural differences, commonalities and a range of other topics.

“I want to give them a good sense of American humor because that can always help break the ice,” said first-year Julia Cohen,

a program conversation partner. “I think humor is one of the best things you can have for making friends.”

Prewitt said that each conversational party will receive two free coffees or teas if they unite at the Greenleaf.

First-year German major Kate Schuldt understands the feeling of adapting to the language barrier. She used to work on a farm two hours from Berlin, and that experience inspired her to volunteer as a conversation partner.

“We get the benefit to learn about their culture first-hand,” said Schuldt. “I thought we’d just have small talk, but it turned more to their traditions and food comparison with our culture. That was very interesting.”

Haag also values the cultural insights conveyed by ALA students.

“I’ve always loved working with students from international populations,” said Haag. “You learn about different cultures and backgrounds. You learn what people love about America and not love so much. I get to teach, but I learn so much at the same time.”

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draWing: hannah reed - “firSt flight”

 

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“I want to give them a good sense of American humor because that can always help break the ice. I think humor is one of the best things you can have for making friends.”

Julia Cohen, first-year and program conversation partner

It was a night like many nights. I sauntered over to my car and drove the short drive to Carolina’s Diner. However, I wasn’t only there for food. I was on a mission to see, as senior Jonathan Yatsky put it, “the late-night icon for the Diner.”

I am talking about Phyllis.For those unaware, Phyllis is the waitress who works

most nights at Carolina’s Diner. She’s the one you might stumble in on if you have been out partying and need some good food. In my constant trips to the diner over the years, I have come to know Phyllis as a friend and confidant, as many students have.

I burst through the diner door, excited and ready to see her as usual.

Phyllis was not there.“Doesn’t Phyllis usually work on Wednesdays?” I

asked the solitary waiter.Phyllis had called out and wasn’t going to work that

night. I sat down to eat my food, a little less gung-ho about the whole ordeal.

I asked the waiter, Randy, what he thought about Phyllis.

“She’s very motherly,” he said. “She watches over everything. She’s also very stern, so she wants everything done her way.”

I found out that she would be at the diner the next night, so I planned to go again.

In the downtime between nights, I began to talk to my colleagues about Phyllis. I wanted to hear their opinions on the big mainstay of the diner and the college.

The comments varied, all painting a more accurate picture of such an integral part of late nights here at Guilford.

“Almost everyone has dealt with Phyllis in their college career,” said Yatsky. “It doesn’t matter where they came

from or who they are.” “She told me a story about how she cracked her head

open when she was growing up in California,” said junior Chase Clausen.

In learning so much about how students felt about Phyllis, I felt it only fair to ask the woman herself what she thought of the students in return.

“They’re a bunch of big kids,” Phyllis said the next night. “They act out and I have to put them in time out, but I enjoy waiting on them. They don’t rush me. They always say ‘no worries.’ I feel like they’re a part of my family.”

As with many families, there are good days and bad days. Students coming to the diner after a night of partying are a common occurrence.

“The only stories I have about Phyllis are her getting really (angry) at college students,” said sophomore Carson Collins. “Then she rants to me and my friends about them.”

“There’s times when I want to pull their hair out,” Phyllis told me. “There are also times when they know their levels and how far they can go with that (partying).”

“I’ve seen her sass a table completely,” said Randy the previous night. There are numerous tales of Phyllis kicking people out of the diner when they have gone too far. However, if you show her respect, she will respect you in return.

“If they’re respectful to me, we get to know each other by name,” Phyllis said. “If I don’t know them by name, then I just call them baby, or sugar, or honey, something like that. They love it when I do that.”

“She is one of those people that makes Guilford, Guilford,” said Yatsky. “She is like the sassy, hidden discipline of the school.”

Coming up soon, Phyllis will have worked at Carolina’s Diner for 10 years. So the next time you go to the diner, pay tribute to an important part of the Guilford community — and pay for your food.

“During the time the team was forming into an official club, a student in the graduating class of ‘96 had a roll of orange biohazard stickers and was placing them all over campus,” said Half-Time Professor of Art Charlie Tefft. “It was one of several names that we talked about, and in the end won out over others.”

Students wandering idly around campus on a given weekday have the perfect opportunity to see the running, catching and fun from the practices of the Ultimate Frisbee team.

“The actual sport of Ultimate Frisbee is really fun, and it is a great workout,” said sophomore Faith Krech.

The Biohazard team is composed of students from all year levels and genders and offers more than just cardio — it also provides a team atmosphere and positive attitudes.

“One thing I like about the club is that we are all dedicated and treat each other positively,” said sophomore Darius Mangum. “At the same time, we are not afraid to tell each other what we are doing wrong.”

Krech feels the same.“Everyone is so helpful and

supportive,” said Krech.The Biohazard team stays busy

throughout the course of their

three month season with scheduled practices, individual matches and weekend tournaments.

“We have practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday,” said Mangum. “We have games on occasion and tournaments coming up in the next two weeks.”

Theses matches provide the student-athletes with a chance to expand upon their social networks while enjoying the sport of Ultimate Frisbee.

“The tournaments we play in are really fun,” said Krech. “The tournaments are a really great way to meet other kids from other schools, and we can form connections that way.”

The club also focuses on inter-group bonding, sometimes in unusual ways.

“We did mohawks for one tournament, just for fun,” said junior Adam Faust, team captain. “Everyone is free to do whatever they want to (with their hair), though there is one player currently with a mohawk.”

This team is tight-knit and supportive of one another, which makes for good experiences all-around.

“(Ultimate Frisbee) is a lot of running, but it is cool to be part of a co-ed team,” said senior Bennett Christian. “It feels like you are hanging out with friends, and working hard for cause at the same time.”

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Meet Phyllis: Carolina’s very own dinermite gal

Biohazard: an ultimate catch for Ultimate Frisbee

JOSH BALLARDStaff Writer

Phyllis’ smiling face is a staple to many Guilford students who survive on late-night Reubens, pancakes or endless coffee.

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OPINION 9November 16, 2012

In the 1600s, George Fox started a movement in Northern England that became known as the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers. Quakers then began settling in North Carolina shortly after the birth of Quakerism. In the late 19th century, N.C. Quakers selected Greensboro as a central location for their New Garden Boarding School. This school led to the establishment of what we now know as Guilford College.

The basis of Quakerism is held in their testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community and equality. In 2004, Guilford College established its set of seven core values of: community, diversity, integrity, equality, justice, stewardship and excellence. So in 2004, I was pleased to have the opportunity to work at Guilford College with its rich Quaker heritage further affirmed by its own core values derived from the Quaker testimonies.

Guilford’s recent financial situation that created a budgetary shortfall has led to actions that have caused many among us to call into question Guilford College’s sincerity with respect to its core values. It

seems the issue can be characterized as a tension between the value of stewardship and the value of community. Although stewardship is often not listed as one of the Quaker testimonies, it certainly is a principle that resonates with Quakers. So most of us have been able to accept reasonable measures needed to ensure the survival of Guilford College. We had been advised throughout the open budgeting process that a “worst case” financial situation would involve position cuts. However, many among us were shocked in early June to learn the cuts were now a “done deal,” and employees had been terminated. Some of

the cuts were in vacant positions, but seven of the cuts were staff positions that resulted in community members losing their jobs at Guilford College. The tricky part is how to

respect and value community throughout such a survival process that involves losing members of that very community. These losses and the lack of information unsettled our college community. We were not informed of what positions had been cut, just that positions had been cut. Information about the positions and the people affected had to be learned through the campus grapevine.

While our administration has done a good job in very tough economic times, did they forget that these co-workers who no longer had a job had been a part of our community? On two occasions Friends Center did convene a Meeting for Worship in the manner of Friends. However the lack of information available created a mood of shock and confusion rather than one of understanding and support for each other. And why not hold a “reception of recognition” to thank those employees for their years of service? That could have been a great opportunity for the community to gather round in mutual support while we came to terms with (and grieved) the losses. The lack of information felt like a secret purge. I don’t believe this has helped the morale of the remaining community. It may even call into question how open our community truly is.

According to the plans presented in the budgeting process there is still the possibility of more cuts next year. So, to channel the recognized founder of Quakerism: What would George Fox do?

Learning to value community through Quaker process during a financial crisis

Is marriage privatization for you?Imagine a world where marriage has been completely

privatized, where the government will no longer recognize people as being legally married. I know — pretty hard to picture something so bleak. But you might not have to picture it much

longer, because that situation may become a reality.

Earlier this month, Laurie Shrage wrote an article for The New York Times blog called “The End of ‘Marriage,’” in which she closely examined the idea of privatizing marriage. This idea would call for the removal of the word “marriage” from any pieces of official legislation, with the terms “civil union” or “domestic partnership” to be used in its place.

Essentially, the state would no longer recognize a couple as being married and would instead refer to two people living in a form of legal partnership. This would allow

the government to make sure the well-being of citizens was maintained without impinging upon the intimate world of marriage.

This new mandate would not only apply to heterosexual couples, but to couples in the LGBT community as well. This would consequently mean that gay and lesbian couples could raise a family, all while sharing the government benefits given to straight couples.

Furthermore, the well-being of children in a domestic partnership would be managed more carefully, as the government wouldn’t have to worry about sticking their nose in family affairs. Each person would be treated as an individual, making it easier to ensure children were getting the attention, care and education they needed.

But this isn’t all sunshine and puppies.Let’s pay a little closer attention to the concept of privatization.

Sure, the state wouldn’t be able to declare two or more people

as “married” anymore, but private institutions such as religious and ethnic groups would still be allowed to. This would give rise to further discrimination upon who can and can’t get married at the hands of groups that the government couldn’t do anything about.

In theory, privatization sounds like a great way of allowing people to have more freedom. However, allowing a couple, whether they be gay or straight, to operate and negotiate terms outside of the law is a terrible idea and gives citizens countless loopholes to exploit.

For example, imagine a mother who is in a civil union, but is also married to her partner by way of a shared church. The husband could ruthlessly abuse the wife, but the state could no longer charge it as “domestic abuse” and keep the abuser away from the victim. There would be no laws in place to protect people in marriages, because legal marriages would be a thing of the past.

To some, the idea of a civil union or domestic partnership may be enticing. More power to them, and if that’s what they really want, then let them have it.

But don’t force this absurd piece of legislation upon people who want to get married in the traditional sense, especially under the guise of “it’s for the kids” or “it’s to balance out inequality with gay and lesbian couples.”

Privatizing marriage is not a bad idea because it goes up against old tradition. It’s a bad idea because it can be exploited to the advantage of sick people looking to find loopholes that protect their abusive ways. It’s a bad idea because our kids should have a standard set of laws that protect them from abuse.

If you really want to help our kids, come up with better laws for protecting them and keeping them in the hands of the right parent. And if you really want to make things even between gay and straight couples, why not just let everybody get married to whomever the hell they want to?

Hey, it’s just a thought.

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And the winner is … Obama! After months of scorching criticism, name calling, and

unforgettable election hashtags on Twitter, such as #malarkey, #bindersfullofwomen and #BigBird, the grueling campaigns have finally come to an end.

I have never considered myself to be affiliated with either party, and I don’t want my identity to be defined by a check mark next to Democrat or Republican. However, for the 2012 presidential election, I knew I had to root for “Team Forward,” rather than “America’s Comeback Team.”

Let me explain with three simple phrases: “47 percent,” “binders full of women” and “public broadcasting cuts.”

Thanks to Romney, the number 47 has never been any more notorious.

How can a presidential candidate talk about the hardworking 47 percent in a derogative manner and dub them as individuals who “believe that they are victims”?

If an individual is running for the highest position of this nation, he or she makes a commitment to the American people — rich or poor. And the president is absolutely obliged to

serve the people. Perhaps, Romney forgot one of the most important phrases

from the Gettysburg address: “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” And that’s not excluding the 47 percent.

Romney’s second blunder was the infamous “binders full of women.”

In the second presidential debate, one young woman asked the candidates how they would correct the inequalities in males’ and females’ pay.

Obama mentioned the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Romney talked about “binders full of women.”

I was so caught up with his poor choice of words that I

didn’t realize that Romney hadn’t even answered the question.Thirdly, Romney became known as the man who was out

to get Big Bird.Although Congress provides only about .01 percent of its

budget to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Romney blamed public broadcasting by stating, “I’m not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China

to pay for.”I understand that my opinion is only one out of many

of those on campus. So in order to capture a diverse mix of reflections and, perhaps, so that one may possibly understand another’s perspective, I asked students, both Democrats and Republicans, to share their own views.

The 2012 Presidential election: views across campusHAEJIN SONGStaff Writer

I understand that my opinion is only one out of many of those on campus. So in order to capture a diverse mix of reflections ... I asked students, both Democrats and Republicans, to share their own views.

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What are your thoughts on the results of the election?

“I am very pleased with the results of the election. Yes, I was disappointed that President Obama did not win North Carolina because that was where I was really hoping he would get a win. But it was made up by the fact that he won the majority of the electoral votes and was re-elected to another four years in the White House.”

-- Joshua Weil, sophomore, organizing fellow and campus organizer for Guilford College for

Obama for America

“I expected Obama to win the election and, while I am disappointed, I’m looking forward to the changes under his administration, especially in light of the gay marriage legislation in Maine and Maryland and the legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado. My support will always lie with the American people, and I hope we can balance the budget.”

-- Carla Restina, Early College student, intern for Romney for President, Inc.

“Now that the president has been chosen, it’s time to get everybody back to work and see if we can put some of the partisan bickering aside and move forward.”

-- Shawn Bowers, junior

What are you most or least looking forWard to in the next four years?

“I am looking forward to seeing: the permanent institutionalization of healthcare reform, passage of the DREAM Act, withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, fair justices being appointed to the Supreme Court and a greatly improved economy.”

--Dwight Price, senior

“I’m really looking forward to progressing as a society, especially with matters of women’s rights and equality. It’s 2012 and we’re still so behind the rest of the world. I feel like Romney would have set us back 50 years. I have hope that we’re going to move forward.”

-- Nina Troy, first-year, president of Guilford College Democrats

What are some of the campaign highlights or blunders that you remember?

“The most devastating mistake for the Romney campaign might have been releasing an ad in Ohio saying that because of Obama, GM was planning to shift Jeep production to China. Then GM came out and said that it wasn’t true at all, and Romney kept airing the ad. Ohio voters pay attention to the auto industry and lying to them about it is just pure stupidity.”

--Tim Leisman, senior, president of Community Senate

“Highlights: Elizabeth Warren’s victory in Massachusetts; the election of an openly lesbian woman to the Senate; the passage of marriage equality acts in several states; new recreational marijuana laws. Lowlights: too damn much money; too much vitriol; class warfare. The biggest blunder was the 47 percent video.”

--Ken Gilmore, associate professor of political science

SPORTS 11November 16, 2012

The sweaty life of the Division III athlete isn’t as majestic as it appears. Hours of blocks, tackles and passes are most commonly followed by an equal amount of time locked in the library. Food, friends and fun sometimes take the backseat for the main two priorities: school and athletics.

“Practice lasts anywhere from two and a half to three and a half hours,” said sophomore football player Daniel McFaddin.

“I devote most of my time to my sport and my school,” said sophomore soccer player Christopher Gillespie. “I have mandatory study halls, I go to practice and have team meetings –– along with going to class and hanging out with my friends.”

The drastic amount of time centered on athletics makes it difficult to balance each component of the day without commitment and planning.

“Sports take up at least three hours every week day, and depending on class schedules, it can really cut into time spent studying, doing homework or meeting with teachers,” said first-year volleyball player Aly Haslam.

“Being a student athlete entails perfect time management

because I need to be able to balance school, work and lacrosse,” said junior women’s lacrosse player Elizabeth Carella.

This often sparks a boring routine where each day is the same.

“My days always feel like classes, then practice, dinner, then homework, then bed,” said junior football player Daniel Nolan.

Off-season does not guarantee a plethora of free time. Structured practices are substituted with individual workouts and random team play.

“Being in off-season for lacrosse right now, it’s a lot of working out, running and doing stick work on your own,” said sophomore lacrosse player Chase Rogers. “It’s all about having the drive within yourself to make yourself that much better.

“That much better is one more sprint, one more lift in an exercise and always trying to do one more than you think you should.”

“There are highly encouraged, player-led workouts that condition us for spring practice,” said senior football player Daniel Biggerstaff. “Spring season is two and a half to three weeks of non-padded practice that focuses on technique and conditioning.

“We also have summer workouts that get us physically prepared for camp, during which we have to pass a conditioning test.”

The prize for lackluster days and missing chunks of time: representing Guilford athletics, being an active part of the Guilford community and living part of a personal dream.

“You just are more in the loop,” said Gillespie. “You are able to meet more people as an athlete, and through that you are more connected to the student body, which keeps you well connected with teachers as well.”

“Being an athlete gives you so much more than just going to school: you represent Guilford Athletics, you’re actually part of the school and you give yourself dedication for a bigger cause,” said Rogers.

“It’s always been my dream to become a college football player and Guilford College has given me that chance,” said Nolan.

“I love every day of it and can’t wait till next season. The extra load is worth the experience of living your dream.”

Division III athletes sacrifice most of their day to their athletic and scholarly duties. Weekdays become mundane and the off-season offers little sympathy.

However it’s all worth it to be a greater part of the Guilford community and uphold your personal desires.

The routine hustle-bustle life of the D-III student athlete BY MALIKAH FRENCHStaff Writer

We’ve all had a moment when we could see our dreams slipping away. For sophomore Ben Stevenson, that moment occurred last year when a serious knee injury threatened to derail his dreams of playing college basketball.

Stevenson had a condition called osteochondritis dissecans, which caused parts of his left femur to break off. At one point, there were four bone fragments in his knee.

This began when he was in middle school, and in 10th grade he had his first surgery. The doctors drilled into his knee, but this did not solve the problem.

For the latter part of his high school career, Stevenson was playing in pain. He recalls that he could feel the breakage, but he didn’t let the pain stop him.

“He never used it as an excuse, and he continued to fight through the pain and discomfort and have successful seasons,” said Michael Mastroianni, Stevenson’s high school basketball coach, in an email interview. “He was the captain of our team his senior year, and he led our team to 20-win seasons in both his junior and senior seasons.”

Stevenson came to Guilford to play basketball last year, but he soon learned that the condition was getting worse. If he was going to continue playing, he would need the best surgery available.

In October 2011, Stevenson and his mother, Beth Tarasi, flew to La Jolla, Calif. for a consultation with a specialist. Stevenson was approved for surgery and put on the waiting list.

On Dec. 21, 2011 Stevenson received a call saying a donor was available. Two days later, the surgery was performed, which included merging part of an organ donor’s femur into Stevenson’s.

Stevenson came out of the surgery in great pain, but Tarasi knew immediately that it would be worth it.

“It was one of the best Christmases of my life,” said Tarasi via email.

On the plane ride home, Stevenson felt differently.

“It was the worst experience of my life,” he said. “I was passing out on the plane.”

Stevenson went through a long recovery process when he arrived home. He could not put any weight on his leg for six months. During that time, he did a lot of deep thinking.

“I got to look at my life,” said Stevenson. “It made me realize there’s something more to life than basketball. It was a long year, but I grew up as a person.”

After the six months ended, his drive to play took over again.

“I give him a lot of credit,” Tarasi said. “He worked like a dog. His sports performance trainer had never seen a kid come back from this surgery. Ben did it.”

Upon returning to Guilford this year, Stevenson has not let himself become inhibited by the surgery.

“Whenever he does slow down, it could be the surgery, but he never blames it on that,” said Caleb Kimbrough, assistant men’s basketball coach.

“It is very remarkable, the progress that he has made from his surgery,” said senior Kevin Gibbs, a member of the basketball team, in an email interview. “I think that adversity will guide him to a successful season.”

Stevenson is not only motivated, he is also talented.

“He can bring us a little bit of firepower offensively,” said Kimbrough. “There’s no telling how his role will develop, but he sure can shoot the ball.”

Despite facing physical challenges and the fear that he would never play again, Stevenson has become a stronger person. He has learned many lessons, one of which can be shared with anyone who sees their dreams slipping away.

“Never give up, because once you give up on yourself, you give up on everything,” said Stevenson.

Surgery nearly shatters basketball player’s dreams, not his resolveALLISON DEBUSKStaff Writer

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This past Saturday the Quakers football season ended with a 38-10 loss at Emory & Henry College. Although the season finished on a low note, there is more to take away from this historic season.

The Quakers finished the season with a record of 5-5, their best record since 2007, and tied for third in the final Old Dominion Athletic Conference standings. The 2012 season saw the Quakers have huge upsets over conference foes Randolph-Macon College and The Catholic University of America.

The season could have been one filled with loss and despair, since the Quakers were tabbed to finish last in the preseason poll.

“Going from preseason picked last place to possibly finishing in first place is huge for us,” said second-year Head Football Coach Chris Rusiewicz.

Rusiewicz’s coaching style was instrumental to the team’s newfound success. Every day, Rusiewicz stressed the importance of competing and team unity.

“There’s more competition out there,” said sophomore wide receiver Juquan Tellis. “Every year you try and bring in a group of guys who will compete in the ODAC.”

This year, the team was one of the most close-knit in recent memory. Every Friday before games, the players would have a team unity session so everyone could become closer, on and off the field.

“The fact that (the players) are all together and on board with each other, playing as one rather than as individuals, (meant that) you could start to see the success as the latter part of the

year came through for us,” said Rusiewicz.This year’s team has also been one of the youngest teams as

of late. On a team of 87 players, there are only nine seniors. One of those seniors, Thor Pate, was extremely proud of what his team was able to accomplish.

“Without a doubt, I’m proud of our team’s growth for being so young,” said Pate. “We (have) come a long way.”

Coach Rusiewicz stressed this year that it was crucial to be a close team –– especially with such young players –– in order to be successful. Rusiewicz beseeched his players to eat together and speak their minds in front of one another in order to build trust.

Rusiewicz also noted that all of his players share common goals.

“They are all there for two common purposes –– (to) graduate in four years, and to build a general fraternity around themselves,” said Rusiewicz.

Rusiewicz believes that winning requires coming together as a team and working as a unit. As Pate put it, “Our team is not a bunch of cliques like it used to be.”

All signs point to a bright future for the program in the next couple of years. A large majority of the team returns next year, along with a few key players. First-year quarterback Matt Pawlowski, who threw for 2,443 yards and 15 touchdowns, will return alongside first-year wide receiver Adam Smith, who hauled in 65 catches for 874 yards and five touchdowns.

With the team growth that took place this year, and the number of players returning, Rusiewicz expects immense success for next year’s team. But for that success to come, he believes a lot of work rests on the player’s shoulders.

“Off-season success needs to come from hard work, team unity, staying together in the off-season, working out together and pushing each other, not only in the weight room, but the (in) classroom as well,” said Rusiewicz. “(The athletes) are the ones who need to do it.”

Although Pate will not share in the team’s future successes, he foresees unlimited possibilities for the team.

“I’m ecstatic for what could come in the future,” said Pate.

Enthused by victories, Quaker football looks to program’s future

BY THOMAS DEANEStaff Writer

FootballNov. 10 @ Emory & Henry [L 38-10]

Cross CountryNov. 10 @ NCAA South/Southeast Regionals Men's Cross Country12th/23Women's Cross Country24th/26

SwimmingNov. 10 @ Sweet Briar [L 10-84]Nov. 10 vs. Emory & Henry @ Sweet Briar [L 21-67]

Cross CountryMen’s Cross CountryNov. 17 @ NCAA Division III Championships

BasketballMen's BasketballNov. 16 vs. Southern Va.Nov. 17 vs. Johnson & Wales/William PeaceNov. 20 @ AverettWomen's BasketballNov. 17 vs. N.C. WesleyanNov. 18 vs. York (Pa.) Nov. 20 @ Averett

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“The fact that (the players) are all together and on board with each other, playing as one rather than as individuals, (meant that) you could start to see the success as the latter part of the year came through for us.”

Chris Rusiewicz, head football coach