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Volume 104 October 25, 2012 Number 8

President supported through medical condition


Stephen R. Briggs announces relapse of non-life-threatening myasthenia gravis to faculty, staff
BONNY HARPER Editor-in-Chief College President Stephen R. Briggs announced to faculty and staff Tuesday that he has been working through a medical condition known as myasthenia gravis (MG) since mid-August. The announcement was made at 3:20 p.m. via an email entitled Personal Letter from Steve Briggs to the Berry Faculty-Staff Community. MG, according to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. (MGFA), is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups and, as stated in Briggs email, is not considered degenerative or life-threatening. Briggs added that MG does not cause any pain or numbness, nor does it impair brain functioning. However, it does result in significant muscular weakness. At present, I am working with specialists at the Harbin Clinic and the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical School to initiate and sustain remission, Briggs said in the email. The process has been encouraging, and the doctors are optimistic that a stable remission can be achieved by 2013. The symptoms of MG, which can follow a pattern of remissions and relapses, are typically treated with daily medication to manage muscle weakness. Briggs said he first dealt with MG when symptoms of it occurred in 1986, when he was 30 years old. The symptoms progressed rapidly over the course of several months, but he underwent surgery to remove a tumor of the thymus gland, which resulted in complete remission in 1988. This remission lasted for more than 20 years. This year, however, the symptoms returned. Despite these complications, Briggs said he has remained active at work with some modest adjustments. In general, the adjustments have involved sharing on-campus responsibilities and speaking roles with members of my cabinet and other campus leaders so that I can focus my efforts on the colleges comprehensive campaign and related priorities, Briggs said. This sharing of responsibilities entails intentional planning with Briggs schedule, to ensure that other college leaderssuch as vice presidents, deans and othersare present at each event, so that any fluctuation in Briggs strength will not interfere. These leaders are all gifted and deeply committed to Berry, and perhaps the best thing that has happened this fall is that they have been able to step forward and share in these opportunities, Briggs said. I have realized that we are professionally stronger as a team today because of my physical weakness these last two months. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Debbie Heida said the biggest change as a result of Briggs MG will be that he may not be seen as often around campus. He is one of the most involved campus presidents in the life of the campus I have ever known, Heida said. And in this period of healing for him and recovery, you

I have realized that we are professionally stronger as a team today because of my physical weakness these last two months.
-President Briggs In January of this year, I experienced some minor eye symptoms (double-vision and a droopy eyelid) that all but disappeared by mid-July. In mid-August, my MG symptoms returned in a generalized form, involving rapid muscle fatigue and motor weakness, Briggs told faculty and staff. Currently, day-to-day challenges center on my arms, hands and upper legs, whereas complications in the opening weeks of school involved more my voice, eyes and general fatigue.

Stadium receives name, first donation


KELLY DICKERSON Managing Editor

wont see him as often. Heida added, however, that Briggs has already been working with this condition for two months, which is indicative of what things will continue to look like. If you havent seen much difference in how the college has been functioning since (the middle of August), and how he has been interacting since then, its a good indication we still have his leadership, his presence and hell do what he can, Heida said. SEE PRESIDENT P. 2

PRESIDENT STEPHEN R. BRIGGS

HIV/AIDS awareness recognized


MICAH BHACHECH Staff Reporter Berrys annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Week sponsored by the Black Student Association (BSA) was last Wednesday Oct. 17 to Saturday Oct. 20. BSA co-president and junior Nina Pelletier said that in years past, BSA raised money to pay for a trip to Atlanta for the annual AIDS walk, but this year the walk fell on Berrys fall break. Instead, on campus events for fundraising and educating took place. This marks the first year that the BSA has conducted an on campus Awareness Week within the Berry community. This years HIV/AIDS Awareness Week was also separate from those in the past because of its collaboration with the Rome community.
SEE HIV/AIDS P. 3

Berry alumnus Stephen J. Cage (74) has pledged $2.5 million to kick off fundraising for construction of the new football stadium. Cage, also the major benefactor of the Cage Center, announced his donation at the Board of Trustees meeting Saturday, Oct. 20. According to a press release from the office of public relations, Cage has named the stadium Valhalla after the Great Hall of Viking warriors according to Norse mythology. Dean of Students Debbie Heida said she will be working with the Student Government Association (SGA) to coordinate an effort to rename the Valhalla meal area in Krannert. Were planning on creating a contest for students to come up with a new name for the current Valhalla, Heida said. The planned stadium will seat 1,200 and will include concessions, viewing and press boxes. The stadium will also feature Clark Track, named for Board of Trustees member and alumnus Bert Clark (82), who has combined his donations with fellow board member and alumnus Roger Lusby (79), in anticipation of adding a track and field team in the future. Heida said there are plans to start a track and field team in fall 2014.

CONTRIBUTED BY OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Bert Clark, Roger Lusby, Victor and Steve Cage gather in front of the Cage Center after announcing their donations to the stadium and track. The date that construction will begin will be determined after the location for the stadium is finalized and more donations are secured. The construction project will also include a renovation of Richards Gymnasium into a football practice field house with a weightroom, locker rooms and a neighboring practice field.
SEE STADIUM P. 3

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President
CONTINUED FROM PG.1 Briggs agreed that the effects of his MG have been minimal this fall. Ive been able to attend most events as I would normally. The biggest differences so far are probably that I dont walk across/ around campus as much as I would usually, and Ive been eating fewer lunches in D-Hall this fall, Briggs said. I am not as spontaneous or spur of the moment as Id like to be, but thats a small inconvenience. Briggs said his dealings with MG have been learning experiences for him. Its not something you would choose for yourself, and certainly not for anyone else, Briggs said. At the same time, Im learning things I could not, or would not, learn otherwise. In a profound and direct way, it has made me acutely aware of all the ordinary things that we take for granted on a daily, hourly basis. He also said that his eyes have been opened to things that people might not typically notice. We have so much to be grateful for that we simply overlook because things come to us so easily and naturally, Briggs said. When its not as easy and things move slower, you can

NEWS
sometimes also see more clearly. Briggs added that this lesson is biblical. As a Christian, I have known that this truth and this paradox is at the heart of Jesus gospel/teachingmeaning the message of the poor in spirit and humble in heart and being last and dead to yourself, and Jesus emptying himself in Philippians 2, Briggs said. Now Im coming to taste this gospel paradox and absorb it in new ways. Thus, my current physical weakness is strengthening me spiritually, relationally and professionally. Heida said the colleges response to Briggs announcement should be support and prayer. Berry should respond as Berry always responds to someone who needs our support, and I think they will, Heida said. This is a place that cares about people who are part of the Berry family. In agreement with Heida, Chair of the Faculty Assembly and Associate Professor of Psychology Alan Hughes said the faculty wish Briggs the best and a quick recovery. The faculty appreciate the presidents willingness to openly share with the college community something that personally must be very difficult, Hughes said. Our thoughts are with him and his family during what is certainly a very difficult time. Student Government Association President Jacob Stubbs also offered his support for Briggs. SGA and the student body wish President Briggs a quick recovery and will keep him in our thoughts and prayers, Stubbs said. Chair of the Berry Board of Trustees and Berry alumna (74) Karen Holley Horrell said the Board wishes to let Dr. Briggs, his leadership team and the entire campus know of (the Boards) confidence and support. She also said Berry can be thankful for the quality of Berrys leaders. Berry College is fortunate to have strong leadership in place, Horrell said. The Berry community can feel gratitude for (Briggs) courage and open communications in sharing the news as he takes the best interests of Berry to heart. Strong leaders lead through others, and the college can also be grateful that Dr. Briggs has a talented, committed and supportive leadership team working with him. Briggs said he and his wife Brenda have already experienced the support of many.

OCTOBER 25, 2012

-Drug Possession- Two


students were charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana on Oct. 18.

-Theft- A bicycle stolen

from Ford was located and returned on Oct. 18.

-Wildlife Injury- An -Theft- A bicycle was

injured deer was reported on Exit Drive on Oct. 18.

reported stolen from Dana on Oct. 19.

-Theft- An investigation is

ongoing following a report of cash taken from a wallet at Krannert on Oct. 22.

Ally Week shows support for LGBT community


NANA LINGE Staff Reporter Last week, LISTEN participated in Ally Week, a time to recognize and demonstrate support for those within the lesbian/gay/ bisexual/transgender (LGBT) community. LISTEN Vice President and junior Charley Bates said LISTEN brought the event to Berry as a way to educate students on issues concerning the LGBT community. Ally Week is a week that Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and gaystraight alliances get together and petition against bullying of the LGBT community in schools, Bates said. All last week, LISTEN held an informational booth in Krannert to inform students on problems within the LGBT community and how they can show support. Bullying is the main reason behind Ally Week, so the booth held pledges asking for students to petition against bullying and anti-gay harassment in schools. LISTEN Public Relations Manager and junior Devon Estevez said the booth held petitions for people to not only sign a pledge against bullying, but to gain further support from those that are not knowledgeable of the cause or what it seeks to do for society. It is to promote you are an ally and try to get people to pledge to be alliesthat they will work against bullying and not let it happen in their environment, Estevez said. Estevez wanted to create publicity for Ally Weeks main event, Spirit Day, which recognized those that are allies of LGBT members. Friday was Spirit Day, Estevez said. It is a day where people wear purple to show that they are against bullying. LISTEN chose the event as a way to encourage student participation. The event was not solely targeted toward straight students, but to those within the LGBT community as well. It was for all students to come together and show others that they are a support system against the way some of society tends to treat LGBT members. Wearing the purple shirts said you were an ally, and to let people know that you support them and equality, Bates said. Although LISTEN is just getting into the swing of things, they wanted to do as much as possible to support the cause. We feel like this year it was hard because we didnt know if we would get official status, Estevez said. We couldnt plan things It was really improvised and we rushed things out. LISTEN President and junior Rebekah Ingram said it was a big step to take part of this and that Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) asked them to guest-write a blog for their website. GLAAD actually reached out to us asking if we would guestblog about LISTEN becoming official and what we were doing for Spirit Day, so that was exciting, Ingram said. LISTEN is planning on making Ally Week an annual event and hopes to make more of an impact. Since we just became an official group, we are more reactive rather than proactive toward events, Ingram said. We learned about it and we wanted to make sure we did something. So next year it will be bigger.

-Theft- A bicycle was

reported stolen from Dana on Oct. 23.

-Theft- A bicycle was

reported stolen from Dana on Oct. 24.

-Vandalism- A student

reported that their vehicle was tampered with at Dana on Oct. 24.

Dont Forget! Oct. 31 is the last day to withdraw with a W grade from the second 7 week classes.

SOUP attracts students Class pre-registration


changes announced by Provosts Office
CAROLINE CLAFFEY Deputy News Editor Berry College has changed its pre-registration schedule for this semester. In the past, seniors and juniors registered on Sunday and Monday, and sophomores and freshmen registered on Wednesday and Thursday. This semester, seniors and juniors will register on Sunday, Nov. 4, sophomores will register on Sunday, Nov. 11 and freshmen will register on Monday, Nov. 12. Associate Provost Andrew Bressette said the change was made in an effort to give underclassmen a better chance of registering for classes they may need. The goal is that once the upper classes have registered, the department chairs have more time to look at enrollments in upper level classes and what other classes have been taken, Bressette said. Then they can see if there are some changes they might be able to make in order to make it as open and available as possible for the freshmen. Bressette also said that this week-long gap between the upper- and underclassmen is the only change that was made to the pre-registration schedule. We didnt change the order, Bressette said. Athletes who are eligible to register early still register in the same time frame as they have in past years. Students can see their pre-registration times as well as the full pre-registration schedule under the Course Registration tab on VikingWeb.

CHRISTIAN TURNER, Assistant Photo Editor

Kevin Shepherd, Eric Miller, David Lillie, Michaela Grass, McKenzie Reeves and Alesa Hammaker show their support of the SOUP organization. All proceeds go to benefit orphans in Uganda.

OCTOBER 25, 2012

BCVS organizes Alternative Fall Break


JAKE SUMMERLIN Staff Reporter Berry College Volunteer Services (BCVS) provided an alternative trip for students to serve hurricane victims in Louisiana from Friday, Oct. 12 to Monday, Oct. 15. BCVS took a group of 10 students to take part in the Alternative Fall Break Service Trip, where they participated in service activities to help the people of New Orleans and surrounding areas who have been affected by damaging hurricanes. Partnering with an organization called Camp Restore, the group helped in mainly two areas, the first an elderly couples home in Braithwaite, La., whose house had been severely damaged earlier in the year by Hurricane Isaac. In the home of Mack and Vita Lauga, the group helped in many much-needed ways, from removing wet and muddy items from kitchen cabinets to removing damaged appliances from the house and removing drywall from the house by shoveling it into wheelbarrows. Caroline Tait, a Residence Life intern at Berry, accompanied BCVS and helped with all the tasks involved with the family. On breaks our team was spending time with Mrs. Vita and Mr. Mack, Tait said. They listened to the familys stories and had such a compassionate heart for the family. Mrs. Vita pulled me aside and expressed her gratitude for what we did for her and her husband, explaining at their age the work would have been impossible. The second location in which the group found themselves was the heart of New Orleans, where they worked with the Food and Farm Network, an organization that helps farmers in the area get back on their feet. Here the group worked at a local garden, where they weeded a plot of land to help grow crops that are sold to many restaurants in the most devastatingly damaged part of New Orleans by Katrina: the Ninth Ward. I truly believe that the service done on this trip and the impact that these students had on the lives of those that they came in contact with in New Orleans is a true statement to the quality of people that come to Berry and the servants hearts that is instilled in them, Tait said. Scary Berry Come out to Hermann Hall Oct. 26-27 Friday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. for a hay ride to and from a haunted trail. Admission is $5 for all Berry and Shorter students, faculty and staff with IDs. KCABs Halloween Movie Kick off the Halloween weekend Friday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. in the Ford Dining Hall for a showing of Chernobyl Diaries. Cosmic Bowling Come enjoy cosmic bowling with your friends at Floyd Bowling Lanes Friday Oct. 26 from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Make a Difference Day Join other Berry students in making a difference through various community service projects during BCVSs largest service day of the year, sponsored by USA Today magazine. Meet in the Krannert Ballroom Saturday Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. Corn Maize Come out to a haunted corn maze in Flinstone, GA Saturday Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. KCABs Halloween Dance Put on your best costume and come out to celebrate in the Spruill Ballroom Saturday Oct. 27 from 9 p.m.-midnight for a costume contest, DJ and more. Haunted House Haunted asylum hearse rides are available from the dance to the haunted house Saturday Oct. 27 from 9 p.m.-12:15 a.m. in the underground at Richards Gym. No Shave November Guys, now is the time to simply stop shaving throughout November to raise awareness for prostate, colon and other forms of male cancer.

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HIV/AIDS
CONTINUED FROM PG.1 This years HIV/AIDS Awareness Week was also different from those in the past because of its collaboration with the Rome community. BSA worked alongside the AIDS Resource Council (ARC) in Rome for their Awareness Week programs. On the first day of the Awareness Week, BSA began its fundraising. During the week we were raising money for the AIDS Research Council here in Rome, Pelletier said. We wanted to keep it local this year. So we did a bake sale and raised money on Wednesday. BSA Secretary and junior Chardonnay Copeland described the fundraising and educational objectives and efforts of Berrys Awareness Week. Our goal this week was to raise money for the AIDS Resource Council here in Rome, Copeland said. We decided to do something here at Berry to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, and so we coordinated with the ARC to have speakers come to just spread awareness, to get it on peoples minds. Copeland said the ARC orators who came on Oct. 16 spoke about HIV and AIDS and its introduction in the United States 30 years ago. They also described the purpose of the ARC and provided students with information on locations to be tested for HIV and AIDS. The following Thursday, Oct. 18, the BSA showed the film, The Announcement, a documentary about NBA player Magic Johnsons announcement in 1991 that he had contracted HIV. Friday, Oct. 19 was another fundraising effort, the Revel in Red dance. The Red Walk on Saturday, Oct. 20 was the capstone for Awareness Week, and all week long the BSA accepted donations. Pelletier said of the Red Walk, We didnt have as many (attendees) as we would like, because I dont think we did a very good job advertising it. We did it up at Ford Gym, and we had a couple people from the community come We just set up some tables in the gym. LISTEN, they had a table, the Peer Educators had a table and a representative from the ARC had a table. They had a bunch of information about HIV and AIDS. We had a DJ There was food, and people made donations. Pelletier was not the only BSA member that noticed a small number of attendees during the Awareness Week. BSAs advisor, Director of the Dean of Students Office Tasha Toy, also noted, The turnout was very moderate. Copeland said the number of participants throughout the week could have been better. But it was a learning experience. We know what to do for next yearThis year, it was our first time, so turnout wasnt exactly what we expected. But the main goal was to raise money, and thats what we did. From Wednesday to Saturday, the BSA raised a total of $182, Copeland said. Copeland also mentioned that in future years, the BSA hopes to involve Berry and the local community more in its AIDS Awareness Week.

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Stadium
field and locker rooms by fall 2013, Heida said. Cage has not only donated to the athletics department, but has also established a Campbell School of Business scholarship that pays full tuition for two juniors and two seniors each year.

Heida said while the date the stadium construction will begin is still unknown, locker rooms and a practice field will be built by next school year. It will be possible to have game days off-campus, but we will definitely need a practice

Plant Trees!

Mississipi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Information Session Students of all majors interested in veterinary school are welcome to come to Westcott room 112 from 11 a.m. - noon on Thursday Nov. 1 to hear about Mississippi States veterinary program. KCABs Miss Berry Pageant Come out to Ford Auditorium Saturday Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. to see who will take home the crown.

Dont forget! Seniors and juniors pre-register for spring semester classes on Sunday, Nov. 4, sophomores on Sunday, Nov. 11 and freshmen on Monday, Nov. 12.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

The impact of a vote


This year marks one of the most significant elections for Berry students, as it is the first time most of us will be able to vote. This November is not only about the next president, however. This years voters will also have to opportunity to vote for their Congressmen and, if voting as a citizen of Georgia, for General Assembly Senators and Representatives. With this presidential election comes the appointment of two new Supreme Court justices. Two current justices are set to retire during this next term, meaning that the president will have the opportunity to replace them with candidates who may fall into the same political party as the president. If this happens, hot button topics like abortion and LGBT rights may or may not be decided on, or may be decided differently than they would have been in the past. As the world stands now, there are many, many conflicts in which the United States is involved. It becomes the duty of citizens to decide how each candidate will handle these conflictsespecially conflicts in the Middle Eastand vote for the better choice. Closer to home, this years candidates have different stances when it comes to student loans and financial aid. They also differ on immigration laws, which may not affect you directly, but may have a huge impact on someone you know. Of course, some of the most important knowledge for any voter is an understanding of how voting works. We do not have a direct-vote democracy; rather, the Electoral College takes the popular vote of their state into consideration when electing the president (see page five). Though many states allow their members of Congress to vote in a different manner than the state popular vote, Georgia congressmen and -women must vote according to the state popular vote. In laymans terms, your vote counts. In 2010, 52 percent of the voters were over the age of 45; only 12 percent were ages 18-24. Our age group has to step up and vote. Right now, politicians sign a death wish if they mention cutting healthcare; if we stepped up and made our voices heard, we would see politicians steering clear of cutting things like financial aid. The Carrier does not endorse any candidate; rather, we urge you to take advantage of your most basic right and simply vote. Not participating does not fix issues; you will have no right to complain about the state of the nation if you did not vote to fix them. Many men and women have given their lives to ensure democracy; do not spit in their faces by refusing to take part.

Dont worry, your milk is fine


the public so up in arms about? Well, for one thing, when people hear that the cows that make AUSTIN SUMTER their wholesome milk are being Online Editor injected with something that once used to be called a growth hormone, they get a bit antsy. When first hearing the words growth hormone, many people think Forcing children to go into of bodybuilders with biceps bigpuberty early. An increased risk ger than their head and not many of cancer. These are some of the want to drink milk produced by allegations made against milk Schwarzenegger-like dairy cows. produced from cows injected with The reason rGBH had a name the hormone known as either change was because the injected recombinant bovine growth hor- form doesnt make cows grow. mone (rGBH) or bovine somato- Adult cows, like humans, are tropin (bST). The Food and Drug done growing. When injected Administration and numer- with the hormone, their metabous other health organizations olism is only increased and a have all labeled milk made from noticeable change in performance cows with bST in their system as can only be seen when feed safe for yearsso why are these intake is increased. Otherwise, no charges so prevalent? change can be detected in the cow. Protein-based bST is a natu- She will walk, moo and chew her rally occurring hormone pro- cud just as she did before she was duced by cows that stimulates given rGBH. body growth in growing cows. Secondly, many believe that When injected into an adult cow, we absorb every little bit of everyit stimulates its metabolism and thing we eat. This isnt the case. optimizes the cows feed intake. Your stomach acid is tough stuff. It was originally called bovine The average pH level of stomach growth hormone, but the name acid ranges from about 1.35 to 3. was changed about 15 years ago. Since the lowest, and therefore The synthetic form of bST is most acidic, level something can rGBH. When injected into the be is zero, our stomach holds cows blood system it stays in the some extremely strong acid. We blood and never enters the alveoli eat the food we eat for the nutrithat produce the milk in the cows ents that come from breaking it udder. Dairy farmers use rGBH down; what the body cant use because cows can produce more becomes waste. For something to milk when their feed is increased. get into our bloodstream, it must This means that they can produce be broken down by the stomach more milk with fewer cows for acid, injected into our bodies or the cost of a hormone and some given a special coating to make extra feed. There is no way for survive past the stomach acid. bST or rGBH to get into the milk Medicines such as Advil, Sudafed we drink. and Zyrtec wouldnt work if not So, whats the fuss? This hor- for these special coatings. mone seems like a good deal. The That said, when we drink milk, FDA has approved the use of bST we get the calcium and vitamins since 1993 and the dairy industry that the stomach acid can extract is one of the most heavily regu- from the amount we drink. Anylated food industries. So what is thing else that we dont need is Paul Watson Opinions Editor Ryder McEntyre Graphics Editor Emily Faulkner Entertainment Editor Caroline Claffey Deputy News Editor Olivia Brown Asst. Features Editor Christian Turner Asst. Photo Editor Olivia Donnally Asst. Sports Editor Jordyn Hebert Asst. Online Editor Lacey Anderson Asst. Graphics Editor Andy Plott Business Manager Rachel Shin Asst. Business Manager Ali McIntosh Asst. Entertainment Editor Kaitlyn Pierce Cartoonist Kevin Kleine Adviser turned into a waste product and excreted. Many of the issues concerning the use of rGBH stem from the increased levels of insulin-growth factor (IGF), a protein-based hormone that can be found in milk. However, its presence is nothing to be concerned about, because it is in such low levels that it cant affect us. Also, because it is protein-based, it is broken down by our wonderful stomach acid into amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. The only way for the IGF in milk to affect you was if a gallon of milk was injected directly into your bloodstream, and that would kill you. So dont do it. Though some studies have concluded that an increased amount of IGF can lead to certain cancers and puberty at an earlier age for some girls, the reasons for these links are unclear and these consequences have also been found in those who drink soymilk. Today, about 17.2 percent of American dairy cows are injected with the rGBH hormones. Mounting social pressure has lessened rGBHs use and the availability of products produced from cows injected with rGBH. Grocery chains such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger and Publix have all stated that the milk produced by their private labels is bST-free. Kroger, Safeway and Publix have all taken it a step further and sell no brands that sell dairy products produced from cows injected with rGBH. Even the milk in our very own RFoC is labeled hormone-free. So, the gist of it is this: If you feel that dairy products labeled hormone-free really make a difference in your life and you dont mind paying the extra money to buy products that are specifically stamped rGBH-free, then go for it. But your milk is safe either way, Berry. Have no fears.

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LetterS to the editor


Reflection on HIV and AIDS
EDDIE LIN Senior This past week, Berry had the honor to show their support for HIV/AIDS awareness under the sponsorship of the Black Student Alliance. I think its important to talk about why HIV/AIDS awareness is important because I dont think our student body understands or cares about the virus. When people hear HIV or AIDS, they still think of instant death, but that isnt the case anymore. HIV/AIDS is not a gay man disease or a black person disease. Anyone and everyone can be infected with HIV because everyone has white blood cellsthats all someone needs in order to be infected. Luckily, modern medicine is amazing and all someone needs to do in order to stay healthy is to take a pill. Nowadays, most people only need to take one pill a day, similar to taking a multivitamin every day. In the grand scheme of things, HIV is a long-term disease that is much easier to manage than others such as diabetes, yet we as a society still fear the virus and refuse to learn more about it. This summer, I had the honor of volunteering with different organizations in Atlanta and the privilege to become acquainted with some of the most wonderful people in the world. These people were HIV positive, and I got to learn about their struggle with the virus firsthand. To my surprise, staying healthy is not the hard part; fighting the social stigma is the biggest obstacle for those afflicted. I am one of the lucky ones who can call themselves HIV negative. Its not because I have always been safe or I have always protected myself: I am just lucky. I have watched a great deal of my friends test positive for HIV and you know what? They are the same person they were when they were negative. One of my biggest regrets in life is not being able to provide support to my positive friends. Ignorance is the fuel for fear, and fear is the reason no one takes the time to learn and understand the virus. It took me 21 years to develop the maturity to fully understand the virus and I hope that it will not take others the same amount of time. You will never know who has HIV and honestly, you really dont need to know unless you are about to have sexual intercourse or share needles with them. Being around HIV positive people is safe. It is safe to be their friend, share food with them or date them. HIV is not a death sentence and someone who is diagnosed today will be around for a long time, maybe even longer than you. Even though HIV is no longer the big deal it once was, support is still needed, which is why its important to support the fight for HIV. Fight the stigma and fight the ignorance that surrounds the virus. Understand that someone on medication is most likely going to have an undetectable viral load, so they are just as healthy if not healthier than you or me. Realize that anyone could be positive, which is why it is important to know your status and get tested. Always practice safe sex, even if you are in a committed relationship with your sexual partner. Be aware that being infected with HIV is impossible as long as you dont mix your bodily fluids with others. Donate to groups that help those with HIV, because the cost of medicine is ridiculous, even with insurance. Most importantly, have the maturity to understand that those who get infected with the virus are not people to be judged. They are people within our own community. They are people like you and me.

Whats the most important aspect you consider when choosing who to vote for?

Dear Ms. Turnbuckle, So Ive noticed that you always end your letters with food-related items. I was wondering if you could give me some food-related advice. You see, I have a friend that seems to be having a really tough time recently. I am not sure how to comfort her and all I can think to do is give her some comfort food to make her feel better. Food always makes people happy, right? What do you think would be the perfect food item to make for my friend? If I shouldnt make her food, what should I do for her? I just want her to feel better! Sincerely, A Comforting Companion Dear Comforting Companion, You have a sweet, caring spirit, child. More people in this world ought to have friends like you. That being said, the first piece of advice Ill give you is not to do what my dear niece Penelope did for a friend of hers who seemed to be feeling similarly to your friend: She sent her friend a fruit basket, which is all well and goodif the intended recipient of the fruit basket is in town. As it were, her friend had fled her home in her desperation and was gone visiting distant family for a month. When her friend returned, she found a moldy, rotted, insect-infested mess of a basket sitting on her front porch. Needless to say, it didnt make her feel any better. Lesson learned: Think through the logistics before you act. Now, as to what to do for your friend: as much as I love food, edible goodies may not be the answer. I know when Im feeling downtrodden, I eat far less than usual. You might try sending her something else, such as a nice, soft puppy, a hot air balloon for her to escape or her favorite celebrity, in the flesh. I once orchestrated the (temporary, of course) kidnapping of Harrison Ford to cheer up one of my girl friends. It worked! Hugs and (just this once) puppies, Ms. Turnbuckle
Ms. Turnbuckle wants to hear your woes! Be a dear and send her your burdens, secrets or questions at her personal email, violaturnbuckle@ yahoo.com or find Viola Turnbuckle on Facebook and ask her there! No matter the method of inquiry, shell do her best to respond promptly (and, of course, humorously) right here in the Opinions section of The Carrier.

Whats going to benefit the whole country.

Ciara Stephens Freshman

The candidate must have good hairstyle and good facial hair.

David Lillie Junior

Whether theyre pro-life or pro-choice.

Electoral College 101


JAMES HENDERSON Executive Vice President of Student Services The United States Electoral College is a peculiar system of election that is unique to America. At first glance, understanding this awkward election method can seem confusing and a little overwhelming, but once explained properly, it is not that difficult to understand. First off, it is important to realize that it is not the number of votes cast by individuals that counts toward the presidency; it is the number of electoral votes. The point of a presidential race is to win a majority (that is, more than 50 percent) of these electoral votes. In total, there are 538 electoral votes spread throughout the states; therefore, 270 votes must be won in order to win the election. The number of votes assigned to each state is based upon the sum of the representatives and senators from that state. For example, here in Georgia, we have 13 representatives in the House of Representatives and two senators. Therefore, adding the two together, Georgia has 15 electoral votes in the general election. In addition, although it does not have any senators or representatives, Washington D.C. has 3 electoral votes. A body of electors who have pledged to vote for a particular candidate casts these electoral votes. In other words, if Obama wins the state of Georgia, there are 15 people (or electors) who have pledged to cast a vote for him. Likewise, if Romney were to win, there is another group of 15 electors who have pledged to vote for him. Every state except for Maine and Nebraska, which divide up their votes, has a winner-takes-all system. Therefore, if 39 percent of the vote in Georgia goes to Romney, 36 percent to Obama and 25 percent to a thirdparty candidate like Gary Johnson, Romney would still receive all 15 electoral votes. However, in order to win the presidency, he must receive over 50 percent (270 or more) of all the electoral votes available nationwide. In order to help illustrate this concept, the Vikings Out To Elect (VOTE) committee has devised a mock Electoral College election that equivocates residence halls to states. Via an online survey, students can vote for their candidate (Obama, Romney or a write-in) and indicate where they live on campus. In this case, the number of halls in a residence hall determines how many electoral votes each dorm receives. For example, Dana would receive nine electoral votes: three for the West Dana halls, three for Central Dana and three for East Dana. On Saturday the polls will close and an analysis and breakdown of the mock Electoral College will be sent out by SGA. If you would like to participate in the mock election, you can vote via the link in your email.

Whitney Duffie Sophomore

Their stance on how to make the economy better.

Jamie Carelson Senior

Education.

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William Moraga Freshman

Letters to the editor must include a name, address and phone number, along with the writers class year or title. The Carrier reserves the right to edit for length, style, grammar and libel. E-mail: campus_carrier@berry.edu

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BARACK OBAMA
Photo by: Scout Tufankjian for Obama for America http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-obama http://www.barackobama.com/about/barack-obama/

Democrat

Obama has what many would consider the ultimate American story. His parents divorced after only a few years of marriage and he was raised with help from his grandparents. The 44th president worked his way through college like many of todays students with the help of scholarships and student loans. He graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a degree in political science. Obama spent a few years working with a group of churches in Chicago to rebuild low-income communities as a result of the closure of local steel plants. After these years working with the church, Obama enrolled in Harvard Law School in 1988. After graduating in 1991, Obama taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago. Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 where he passed a major ethics reform for the first time in 25 years, cut taxes for working families and expanded health care for children and their parents. 2004 marked his election to the U.S. Senate, and in 2008, he was elected the first black president of the United States.

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Wants to repeal Bush tax cuts for households earning more than $250,000 and lower taxes on the manufacturing industry. Short term: Wants stimulus spending and tax cuts to help grow the economy. Long term: Plans to cut spending and raise taxes on the wealthy to reduce the deficit.

The 2010 healthcare overhaul bill calls for patient protections such as allowing coverage for pre-existing conditions, not letting insurers cancel policies when patients get sick and requiring individuals to buy health insurance or pay a fine.

Supports a path to legalization for illegal immigrants that includes learning English and paying fines. Wants to toughen penalties for hiring illegal immigrants. Voted for a fence along the Mexican border. Issued an executive order not to deport certain undocumented immigrants.

Supports a mandatory cap-and-trade system to reduce carbon emissions. Delayed a decision on the northern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline due to environmental concerns. Has raised fuel efficiency standards and provided subsidies for hybrid vehicles.

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Publicly opposed wars and intervention but recently admitted to expanding Afghan conflict into Pakistan. Says congressional approval isnt required if the U.N. gives approval.

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Supports same-sex marriage and pushed Congress to repeal the Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy, allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Secured bipartisan support in Congress this summer for a one-year extension of the current interest rate on some federal student loans. Signed a law that caps some borrowers payments at 10 percent of their disposable income, starting this year for current students, and forgives any remaining debt after 20 years. Halted bank-based lending so that the federal government makes loans directly to students. Plans to continue to use savings to increase support for Pell Grants and community colleges.

Advocates passage of the Dream Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for young people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Announced a new policy this year that allows young people who are illegal immigrants to apply for work permits and for renewable two-year deferments on any action that could lead to their deportation.

Proposed the $447 billion "American Jobs Act" which failed in Congress. Congress is currently trying to approve parts of the plan on a piece-by-piece basis.

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What do you think?


What is your overall opinion on the elections?
We should go back to radio debates so that people dont get caught up in appearances and that crap. Daniel Pruitt, Senior

Everybodys vote matters. If everybody was in the mindset that their vote didnt matter, we wouldnt have any change and our leaders would be insufficient for the jobs. Eve Godfrey, Freshman

OCTOBER 25, 2012

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With a father who ran for president in 1968, was governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1969 and was the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1969 to 1973, Mitt Romney has been connected to politics for his entire life. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 and continued his education to earn a joint M.B.A./J.D. from Harvard University in 1975. Romney spent 1978-1984 as Vice President at Bain & Company, a leading management consulting firm. In 1984, Romney founded and led Bain Capital, which is currently one of Americas most successful capital and investment firms. He temporarily broke away in order to return to Bain & Company to lead the company to a recovery during a time of financial crisis. Romney was also president of the organizing committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in order to bring the games back to financial stability. While serving as governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007, Romney built a state health reform law requiring residents to get a minimum of insurance coverage.
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MITT ROMNEY

Republican

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Wants to lower the corporate tax rate to 25 percent and keep personal income tax levels past their expiration date in 2013. Hopes to eliminate taxes on investment income for taxpayers earning less than $200,000. Wants to make Bush tax cuts permanent and cut taxes and regulations to encourage business while cutting government spending by 5 percent to reduce the deficit. Created a legislation in Massachusetts similar to Obamas 2010 healthcare overhaul, but believes its not appropriate for all of U.S. and wants to repeal Obamas healthcare plan. Believes individuals should purchase their own health insurance rather than gaining it via employers and supports allowing insurance to cross state lines.

Would make English the official language of the United States. Opposes in-state college tuition for children of illegal immigrants and wants to build a fence along the Mexican border with enough armed guards to secure it.

Opposes cap-and-trade legislation and supports the Keystone XL pipeline. Believes humans contribute to the world getting warmer. Would like to seek a re-write of the Clean Air Act to increase regulation of carbon emissions and encourage new nuclear energy.

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Believes in consulting with lawyers on legality but also that the president has the right to do whatever he determines will make the country safer.

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Opposes same-sex marriage but supports legal unions. Supports Dont Ask, Dont Tell. Supported the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to ban anti-gay employer discrimination.

Vows to restore the role of banks in the federal student loan market and to streamline the federal student aid system. Promises to refocus Pell dollars on the students who need them most and place the program on a responsible long-term path that avoids future funding cliffs and last-minute funding patches.

Would veto the Dream Act. Says there should be a pathway to citizenship for young people who were brought here illegally as children if they serve in the military. Party platform calls for cutting off federal funds to colleges that allow illegal-immigrant students to pay lower in-state tuition rates.

Has a 59-page plan that centers around a series of reforms to tax, budgetary, energy, trade, regulatory and labor policies to create jobs.
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Barack_Obama_vs_Mitt_Romney http://chronicle.com/article/The-2012-Election-What/133962/

Every candidate is good and bad, you just have to choose the least bad. Jared Hall, Senior

Ireka Canty, Junior I dont think my vote matters due to the Electoral College vote and I know that all the votes in Georgia are going to go to Romney."

In every election I wish we had more emphasis on what really matters rather than surface things like what they look like, gossip, how many times the candidate hooked up, etc. Theres too much emphasis on irrelevant, on-the-surface details.

Abbey Ferguson, Sophomore

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Illusionist brings variety to KCAB events


CAITLYN REID Staff Reporter

ENTERTAINMENT

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The laughter, gasps and applause that filled Krannert Ballroom were no illusion as KCAB put on a magical event on Friday, Oct. 19. Approximately 200 people appeared to see the professional illusionist, Jason Michaels, who was brought to Berry by KCAB. Sophomore KCAB member Katie Sisk hoped to add some variety into their events. Its something you dont see everywhere, Sisk said Michaels entertained the audience with a variety of magic, illusions, sleight of hand and even humor. I really enjoyed the performance. He really combined comedy and magic really well, Sisk said. Michaels began with smaller illusions like card tricks, putting a newspaper he ripped to pieces back together and making a table float in midair. His tricks grew in intensity as the show went on, ending with Michaels escaping from a straightjacket right in front of the audience. One of his most popular tricks was called Balls and Bells when Michaels dressed as a Shakespearean hustler complete with ruffled shirt and velvet hat. Junior Troy Mulder said it was his favorite trick because he could not

figure it out. for David Blaine, Mulder said. For those who wanted to know more about how to actually perform a trick, Michaels taught the audience how to turn a scarf into an egg. Magic has been a part of Michaels life starting when his grandfather would perform little tricks for him when he was younger. Michaels has been performing illusions for 21 years, ever since he walked into a magic shop in high school. Seeing the tricks up close blew my mind. At that very moment I thought Id have to share this feeling with other people, Michaels said. Audience participation played a key role in Michaels performance, and he said that Berry students were prepared for that role. The audience tonight was very expressive and ready to respond. They were awesome. Michaels said. Junior Jodie Tatum was one of the students who helped Michaels with his performances. Tatum said she enjoyed the performance and would return again. I would go back even if they were the same tricks. I might be able to catch something I didnt see the first time, Tatum said. WILL MILLER, Staff Photographer Mulder also agreed that he would come to the illusionIllusionist Jason Michaels entertains the crowd at the ist event again. It was entertaining. It was like being in front-row seats KCAB event on Friday, Oct. 19.

Berry Blogs: Student creativity at its finest


COMMENTARY BY EMILY FAULKNER Entertainment Editor

Looking for some interesting blogs to follow? Here are a few that you need to start reading.

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This photography blog by junior Mallory Fisher shows just how much you can do with a camera. Fisher, who specializes in lifestyle photography, has photographs of all kinds from couple photos to wedding photos to photos of her friends. Fishers photography is a great expression of how beautiful the world can be and her blog is the perfect place to stop by if you need something to cheer you up on a bad day.

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Sophomore Haley Sawyer shows off her various sketches, paintings and crafts in her very creative art blog. Some of the pieces that I enjoyed were the acrylic paintings and fan art that she has created. There are also links on her blog to her DeviantArt account, and her Etsy store where she sells hand-painted mugs along with other crafty things. If youre interested in The Avengers, True Blood, Doctor Who, pizza, basketball and the Obamas, then graduate student Sarah Countrymans blog is right up your alley. Countryman posts images from all parts of the nerd world, so you will never be bored. Countrymans text posts are also full of statements that either have you laughing out loud or nodding your head in agreement. Her blog is the perfect expression of what Tumblr was made for. Hop online and go check it this very instant.

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If youre a student interested in knowing what its like to study abroad, why not check out sophomore Mary Thomas Harts blog on her current study abroad adventure in Ireland? Her hilarious accounts of events such as kissing the Blarney Stone are the perfect way to see what its like to study in another country. Although shes suffering quite the culture shock, this southern girl really seems to be enjoying herself.

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Warm photos accompanied by the thoughts of senior Lauren Nation are quite a wonderful read after a long day. After just a couple of minutes, you become immersed in the life of Nation, from her thoughts on living in the South to her recollections of her past. Its a very intimate experience, but by the time you stop, you feel as if youve been friends for a long time. Senior Alyssa Hollingsworth, when shes not busy doing her school work, spends her time writing about Rheumatoid Arthritis, faith, travel and her experiences at Berry. Hollingsworths accounts of Berry events such as Mountain Day and the Great Gala are interesting reads. Reading about Berry through another persons eyes is quite enlightening. It makes you realize that Berry is actually bigger than the bubble makes you believe.

If an adult suddenly collapses, perform Hands-OnlyTM CPR.


Call 911 then push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Hands can do incredible things.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Need a last-minute Halloween costume?


Weve got you covered.
EMILY FAULKNER Entertainment Editor BONNY HARPER Editor-in-Chief GRACE DUNKLIN Staff Reporter
PHOTOS BY PARKER SEALY, Photo Editor

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IDEAS BY:

Supplies: - A white T-shirt - Lemons

Life

1. Take your white T-shirt and write LIFE on it. 2. Hand out the lemons to passersby.

Supplies: - Normal clothes -Assorted clothing (socks work well), paper, balloons - Hair gel/spray - Safety pins or duct tape 1. Pin or tape the clothing, paper and balloons to your regular clothes. 2. Make your hair stand on end with the spray or gel.

Static Cling

Supplies: - Box of cereal (can be empty, might be easier that way) - Plastic knife 1. Carry both. 2. Alternatively, tape the box to you with duct tape or have the box stabbed with the knife and taped securely.

Cereal Killer

Supplies: - Cardboard or posterboard - Marker

One Direction

1. Cut the cardboard out in the shape of an arrow. 2. Point the arrow in a specific direction all night.

Afghan Women Writers Project entertains, educates


JOSH WILLIS Staff Reporter The Berry College Theatre Company and the Womens and Gender Studies Department presented a production of We Will Rise: Pieces from the Afghan Womens Writing Project at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. The play, directed by Alice Bristow, associate professor of theatre, starred seniors Fatima Bostan-Ali, Fakhira Hussain, Melissa Moore, Shari Bissoondatt and junior Desiree Austin-Holiday along with instructors Jen Corry, associate professor of spanish, and Erin Dubyak, instructor for the Womens Studies Department. The Afghan Women Writers Project consists of several soliloquies that address pressing issues in a violent theocratic government such as democracy, forced marriage, murder, education, gender inequality and the dangers of enjoying simple, yet forbidden pastimes such as movies. Through the actors portrayals, the Afghan women who were brave enough to write their stories freely voiced their emotions and opinions and, in this way, overcame the Taliban regime which tried so hard to oppress them. Dubyak believes the play is important as it gives a voice to the often voiceless. In war times, womens stories are often forgotten and left out, so we have no real idea what it means to be a woman during those time periods, Dubyak said. The stories were very painful, [but] they were also stories of resistance on the part of the Afghan women, and resis-

NATHAN SUTTON, Staff Photographer

Associate professor of Spanish Jen Correy reads for We Will Rise, giving voice to oppressed Afghan women. tance stories are even less heard as we are more comfortable thinking of women as victims I hope the individuals [who saw the play] can see the women as powerful.

The actors met only a handful of times so they could learn the material while still maintaining the right atmosphere. We rehearsed three times, but the show was meant to be done informally like in ones living room because women were not often allowed in public spaces [under the Taliban], said Dubyak. I think it was very appropriate that it was more organic and informal. I dont think it wouldve had the same impact if it was highly staged or very formal. Freshman Tanai Cannon felt We Will Rise was a visceral and informative experience. I thought it was very eye opening and really raw as far as human emotions I always knew [the Afghan women] had a strong culture, but the extent of the hardships they went through was shocking, she said. Freshman Kaycee Culpepper believed the play brought a global perspective to the rights of women. It gave a good example of the different lives women lead in other cultures, Culpepper said. The way in which these women faced oppression and dealt with it was inspiring. It made me appreciate all the privileges I have. Culpepper went on to say that, though the play specifically dealt with the lives of women under the Taliban, the themes it expressed were universal and essential to the human experience. The play highlighted the strength and courage of women everywhere, Culpepper said. It revealed things I did not know while also reinforcing my belief in the dignity of mankind. I am very fortunate to have seen it.

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Lady Vikings volleyball lead SAAC, boast 13-1 record


OLIVIA DONNALLY Asst. Sports Editor The Lady Vikings volleyball team is making a statement in the new Southern Athletic Association, ending the regular season with a conference record of 13-1. The Lady Vikings are in first place in their conference and are now given the advantage of hosting the conference tournament. This is Berrys first year as a part of the SAA conference. Coming from the NAIA division to NCAA Division III was a big change for all of the athletes but the Lady Vikings are excited. This is the first SAA conference tournament for Berry and we are getting to host it at Berry, sophomore middle blocker Chrissy Ricketts said. It is great being a part of making Berry history. The team took their seed at the top of the conference after playing Millsaps College on Saturday, Oct. 20. The Lady Vikings were in good standing and had to be swept in all three games in order to lose the top spot in the conference. They won against the Majors 3-1. Prior to this, Millsaps was on a nine-game winning streak. Millsaps is a tough opponent to play for sure, senior striker Jen Tinnell said. We lost the second game pretty badly and that gave us a wake up call to play our game and not focus on who is on the other side of the net. Sophomore right setter Kelsey Lochstampfor had a match-best 16 kills. Junior setter Stephanie Quinn led the team in assists with 51 assists and 24 digs. The ladies finished on top with four sets scoring 25-21, 16-25, 25-20 and 25-20. Millsaps is now ranked second in the conference. The ladies are hosting the conference tournament and have the goal of going out and winning it. This team has worked really hard for this, Tinnell said. Hosting the conference was one of our goals at the very beginning of the season. We accomplished that. Now our goal is to go out and win it. Everyone is very passionate about the game. This is the most close-knit team I have ever been on. I cant wait to hit the court with the girls this weekend. The conference tournament will take place in the Cage Center on Nov. 2, 3 and 4. I am so excited for the conference play because I feel confident that were going to take it all the way, freshman middle blocker Katie ORourke said. The Lady Vikings next game is the Berry College Volleyball Invitational. They play Friday, Oct. 26 in the Cage Center against Agnes Scott at 3 p.m. and Brenau at 7 p.m. They will play Saturday, Oct. 27 against Wesleyan at 10:30 a.m. and Faulkner at 5 p.m.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

The Lady Vikings prepare a shot delivered by their opponent at home in a previous game. The Lady Vikings are now 19-5 (13-1 in conference play), and are the top-seeded team in the Southern Athletic Association Conference. They will host the conference tournament Nov. 2, 3 and 4.

CHRISTIAN TURNER, Asst. Photo Editor

Vikings soccer holds on to winning record, defeats Millsaps


OLIVIA DONNALLY Asst. Sports Editor The Vikings mens soccer team maintained their winning record with a victory at home against Millsaps College on Saturday, Oct. 20 and their heated tie against Birmingham Southern on Friday, Oct. 19. Both games were conference games. In the game against Birmingham Southern the team played what they said to be the most competitive game of the season. It was the most heated game of the season, junior forward Samer Hajmurad said. Out of my Berry career this was the hardest game. Theyre a really solid team. Birmingham Southern is undefeated in conference play. The game went into overtime, and Berry putshot them 5-0. It was clear we were the better team on both ends but we could just not find the back of the net, Hajmurad said. Sophomore David Shaw had six shots on goal. Freshman Logan Hill had seven saves for Berry and is one of the least scored-on keepers in the SAA conference. In their game against Millsaps the Vikings secured another win with a score of 2-1. Freshman forward Caleb Lucas scored both goals within the first 20 minutes of the first half. Junior midfielder Josh Hughes earned an assist for the first goal. The Vikings gave up the goal against Millsaps in the second half on a penalty kick. Shaw had nine shots on goal and Hill had 10 saves. This Saturday against Oglethorpe will be their last season game with a record of 11-3-1, which is a significant difference after last year when the team barely broke even. Last year we were really young, Hajmurad said.

PARKER SEALY, Photo Editor

Vikings midfielder Leo Gutierrez takes the ball downfield in a game earlier in the season. Possession of the ball has not been the problem for the Vikings this year, but rather capitalizing when in control of the ball. The Vikings are 11-3-1. Were finally starting to learn to play with each other and our chemistry is really reflecting on the field. Freshman midfielder Tyler Jennings has been enjoying his time on the team. Playing on this team has been a fantastic experience, Jennings said. Im looking forward to going out there on Saturday and playing tough and getting our final win. Last year the Vikings beat Oglethorpe 1-0. If we win this Saturday then we guarantee a second or first place in our conference, Hajmurad said. This game will be the determining factor of where we are seeded in conference play. The Vikings will be playing Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. against Oglethorpe. This will be the senior night for both the men and womens soccer teams. The women will be playing against Oglethorpe on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

Equestrian teams earn victory at Fall Classic at home


Western team earns first place at home, has now earned first place at all three shows this year
STEVEN EVANS Sports Editor The Lady Vikings Western team showed their grit at the annual Fall Classic horse show at home on Saturday and Sunday. The Fall Classic horse show consisted of 11 teams represented, with both the English and Western equestrian teams competing in the show. The Western team came into the show having claimed victory at Epiphany Farm in Dahlonega, Ga. on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Lady Vikings Western team showed on Saturday afternoon, where they finished first place, tallying 30 points. The North Georgia College & State University [North Georgia] Lady Saints claimed second place, earning a total of 23 points. The Western team opened up their show Saturday afternoon, following the English show in the morning, with Reining Horsemanship. Junior captain Andrea Smith claimed first place and sophomore Amanda Bellamy earned second. In the Open Horsemanship omore Ashlee Melhado placing first, juniors Katie McSpadden and Natalie Vert earning second and third respectively and freshman Catherine Bowen placing sixth. Intermediate 1 Horsemanship saw junior Sam Brown earning first place, and sophomore Rachael Detweiler earned fourth for the Beginner Horsemanship event. This is Detweilers first year showing horses. The show was totally different from what Im used to, Detweiler said. The show was both English and Western so I learned a lot about the other teams roles and how they are different from our Western shows. We had to get up and get to the barn at like 6 a.m. so it was crazy. The Fall Classic carried on to Sunday, where each team had a chance to show once again against the same 11 teams. The Western team opened up Sunday morning, and, once again, claimed first place with a total of 35 points. North Georgia earned 19 points and placed second. Reining Horsemanship opened up Sundays show, and Smith once again earned first place. In Open Horsemanship, Bellamy claimed first place, Smith placed third place and Buono earned fifth place. Shields-Auble placed first in Advanced Horsemanship, while in Novice Horsemanship junior Tania Van der Westhuizen earned second and senior Ariel Robelen earned fifth. Junior Katie McSpadden earned first in the Intermediate 2 Horsemanship event, Bowen earned second and Vert placed fourth. In Intermediate 1 Horsemanship, Brown placed first. The Western teams final event of the Fall Classic was Beginner Horsemanship, where senior Lauren Kinsey earned first and Detweiler earned second. The Western team has now earned first place at all three of their shows this year. Smith earned the honor of high-point rider for both Saturday and Sundays Western shows. Bellamy earned reserve highpoint rider on Sunday. The Western team wont show again until Feb. 16, 2013 at Judson College.

SPORTS

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Lady Vikings Western rider Gabrielle Buono prepares for her event at the Fall Classic horse show at Berry College. Buono earned third and fifth place in her showings for the Open Horsemanship event to help the Lady Vikings place first overall. event, Smith once again clinched first place and freshman Gabrielle Buono earned third. Junior Cecilia Shields-Auble earned second place in Advanced Horseman-

WILL MILLER, Staff Photographer

ship. Shields-Auble is a Western team co-captain with Smith. Intermediate 2 Horsemanship tacked on a good deal of points for the Lady Vikings, with soph-

English team opens up the season with first-place victories, prepares for Georgia Tech
STEVEN EVANS Sports Editor The Lady Vikings English team opened up the season with consecutive wins at the Fall Classic. The English team clinched first place Saturday morning, scoring 32 points. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide equestrian team earned second place with 24 points. The Lady Vikings English team have 19 returning riders from last years squad, and seven new freshmen for the team. Open Equitation was the first event of the show for the English team, and freshman Nicole Roos and senior Hannah Anderson placed first and second respectively. In Intermediate Equitation, junior Kristen Brennan earned second place and sophomore Autumn Clarke earned sixth. In the Open Over Fences event, Roos again earned first place, and Anderson earned sixth place. It was a good showing for senior Madison Harris, who claimed first place in both the Novice Equitation and Intermediate events at the show. Harris shared first place with freshmen Ivey Herrington and Mallory Hammer in the Novice Equitation portion. Sophomore Sarah Escaro and junior Katherine Kratina earned second. Sophomores Brittany Conti and Ali Jones shared first place in the Novice Over Fences event, with Kratina earning fifth. It was really rewarding to win my class on Saturday, Jones said. I felt like Id worked hard and it paid off. Home shows are always long, and this one was no exception, but Berry won all four shows so it was totally worth it. Sophomore Jessica Tabb earned first place in the Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter event, with junior Meghan OBrien and freshman Sara Claudia Tillman sharing second place The Walk/Trot event was the final event for the English team on Saturday, and freshman Elizabeth Anthony claimed first place. In her second year riding with the team, Tabb felt good about the results of their first show of the year and was satisfied by her own performance. The show went really well, Tabb said. I was able to gain the amount of points needed to enter the next division. The English team showed Sunday afternoon, and earned 40 points to claim first place. The Emory University Eagles scored 19 points to earn second place. The English team began Sunday afternoon with the Open Equitation event, with Roos and Anderson earning first and second respectively. In the Intermediate Equitation event, Brennnan earned second and Clarke placed third. For Novice Equitation, Herrington placed first, Jones placed second and sophomores Kacky Gianturco and Arden Foster earned third and fifth respectively. Sophomore Amanda Peterson placed first in Novice Over Fences, with junior Rachel Shin placing second. Tabb once again earned a first-place finish in the Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter event, and freshman Megan Boswell earned third. Freshman Kelsey Cain earned first in Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter. Anthony earned first place in the Walk/ Trot event to bring the Fall Classic to a close. Harris earned the title of high-point rider, and Roos earned reserve high-point rider for Saturday. Peterson was named high-point rider on Sunday. The English team will be back in action on Saturday and Sunday where they will show at The Georgia Institute of Technology [Georgia Tech] at 9 a.m.

Friday Oct. 26

WOmens VOlleyball vs. Agnes scott 3 P.M. vs. BrenAu 7 P.M.

saturday Oct. 27

WOmens VOlleyball vs. WesleyAn 10:30 A.M. vs. FAulkner 5 P.M. mens crOss cOuntry @ sAA chAMPionshiP 10 A.M . WOmens crOss cOuntry @ sAA chAMPionshiP 11 A.M. mens sWimming and diVing vs. centre And rhodes 1 P.M. WOmens sWimming and diVing vs.

centre And rhodes 1 P.M .

mens sOccer vs. oglethorPe 1 P.M. WOmens sOccer vs. oglethorPe 3 P.M. equestrian @ georgiA tech (english) 9 A.M.

sunday Oct. 28

@ georgiA tech (english) 9 A.M.

mOnday Oct. 29
mens gOlF @ sAA PrevieW mens gOlF @ sAA PrevieW

tuesday Oct. 30

WOmens sOccer vs. covenAnt 4 P.M .

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NEWS

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Tribal Dayglow
CHRISTIAN TURNER, Asst. Photo Editor

CHRISTIAN TURNER, Asst. Photo Editor

The Dana Late Night on Friday, Oct. 19 featured food, fire, paint and dancing. The RAs splattered the crowd with paint throughout the night. Pictured above: Students prepare to be covered in paint. Left: Taylor Miller and Jessica Cetro. Bottom Left: Laura Cunningham and Nikki Cline throw paint onto the students below. Bottom Right: Matt Pulford.

MACKENZIE REEVES, Staff Photographer

CHRISTIAN TURNER, Asst. Photo Editor

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