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CEC Already
In Full Swing
by Zach Basham ‘10
Circulation Manager
The Campus Events
Committee (CEC) already
has a strong lineup of activities for the fall.
They will be kicking
off the year this Saturday
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night with Salsa Magic, a Latin
dance team which allows the audience to learn and interact with
the show.
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performance, in addition to providing the audience with Latin
dancing skills that they can take with them. The performance will
be from 7:30 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26th, in
the Campus Center.
The following weekend is parents’ weekend and CEC has
a Motown Band performing from 8:30 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m. This
should be a fun event for the parents as well as the students.
The performance will be in fountain plaza in front of Mary
Branch. This should be something to bring the all the students and
their families together in this campus-wide event.
October 30th, the Friday night before Halloween, Monster
Bash will be performing. This is an underground girl talk-type
band. Hampden-Sydney weekend Three Legged Fox, a rock reggae soul group, will be on campus Saturday evening after the
game.
This should be a fun and good conclusion to Hampden-Sydney weekend. Three Legged Fox is from Philadelphia, PA and is
becoming increasingly popular along the east coast.
All the CEC events are free of charge for students. If any of
the Greek organizations on campus have 80% of their organization in attendance they will receive credit towards their Greek 101
requirements.
These are main events for the fall and there will be similar
events to follow this spring. Please come out and show your support for CEC, as they have worked very hard at putting these
events together. These events will be something the entire Randolph-Macon community can enjoy.
Gabriel Bianco: Technical Master
Classical Guitarist Swoons St. Ann’s
by Shannon Rice ‘10
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Competition, Bianco has earned
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tions in Austria, Germany, France,
guitarist Gabriel Bianco performed at
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Naxos label. He included some
Bianco is the winner of the 2008
of this material during his Macon
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ternational Competition. The vicBianco’s performance featory earned him a coveted 50-concert
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world tour which includes his Macon
greats such as Mozart, Schubert,
appearance.
and Bach.
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variation on Mozart. He then foltaking guitar lessons from his father.
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toire National Supérieur de Musique
It was clear that Bianco is
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very learned in the genres and compoHe has also studied with French virtuoso Judicael
sitions of the music he plays.
Perroy since 2005. In addition to the GFA International
Throughout each set he introduced the style of
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A Glimpse Of An
Industry Leader
by Lara O’Brien ‘12
Sports Editor
Executive Vice-President of Altria Group, Inc. and
President of Phillip Morris USA Inc., Craig Johnson,
traveled to R-MC Thursday, September 17th to give
our students a glimpse into the life of a highly successful leader in industry. As a small campus, this was a
very exciting opportunity.
Though currently at the top of a massive corporation, Johnson also had a very successful scholarly
background. With a B.B.A. in Accounting from the
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years. Though he enjoyed his work as an accountant,
he was meant for bigger things, moving on to work for
Frito-Lay Inc. before becoming Vice President of Phillip Morris USA in 1991.
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How Doggie Bags
Curb E-Coli Levels
by Jen Green ‘10
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Whether they realize it or not, students on the Randolph-Macon campus impact the Ashland community in
multiple ways, both negatively and positively. Those involved in the installation of pet-clean up stations around
campus know that they have helped the local environment
in a positive way, particularly in improving local streams.
In 1998, 6 miles of our local streams were, according
to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, infested with unhealthy levels of the bacteria E-coli. These
limits are set on the federal level, and the environment and
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warm blooded organisms, and can cause food poisoning.
Animal feces get washed away by rain, carrying strains
of this bacterium into our local streams. Professor Fenster, Professor Dunkel and Professor Gowan realized that
something needed to be done, so they began a project that
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The CEC Report
News & Notes
Hispanic Heritage Week Concludes With Interactive Salsa Dance Party
Come out and celebrate the beauty of Hispanic Culture -- the foods, the traditions, the people! Currently in the McGraw-Page Library is a Latino Love,
Money and Health book display. On Saturday, September 26th, the week
will conclude with “Salsa Magic,” an interactive Salsa lesson and dance
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Committee.
Randolph-Macon College Breaks Enrollment Records!
Randolph-Macon College announces its highest overall enrollment ever with
1,246 students kicking off the 2009 academic year! In addition, the College
produced the largest freshmen applicant pool in R-MC’s history. 362 freshmen enrolled and 33 transfer students, with 79 percent ranking in the top 50
percent of their high school class and an average GPA of 3.3.
Doubling Up on Mailboxes
Due to the increase in the number of students enrolled in the College over
the last two years, some students will be sharing mailboxes with another
student this year. Those who are wondering whom they are sharing their
boxes with are encouraged to consult Sarah Hamby in the Campus Center.
First Annual Mike McKay Lecture on the Mind
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annual Mike McKay Lecture on the Mind on Tuesday, September 29th,
2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Copley Science Center, Room 100. His lecture will
be on “The Science of Happiness Applied to Your Life.” The lecture is free
and open to the public.
R-MC Family Weekend
Students are invited to bring family and friends to campus from October
2nd to 4th to explore the campus and experience what life is like at R-MC.
Guests have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of activities including faculty presentations, campus and community tours, athletic events and
several receptions that allow families to meet the members of the RandolphMacon community.
Drama Department Production: “All in the Timing”
The R-MC Theatre will be presenting “All in the Timing,” a complilation
of six comedic scenes, on October 1st -- 3rd in Blackwell Auditorium. The
Thursday and Friday performances will take place at 8:00 p.m. while the
Saturday performance will be split between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Further
information can be read in this issue’s Culture section, page 9.
A Message from the New
Campus Events Committee
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On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 the Campus Events Committee (CEC)
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of the events that the CEC is doing for this fall have been scheduled, with plans to
start organizing the spring semester events in November.
For those students who are new to campus, CEC is the new CAB. The Campus Activities Board was on campus for a long time, so you may see remains of
them on campus (like their bulletin board by our mailboxes, for example).
The CEC is a subsidiary of the SGA, so we really are an all-campus group.
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kinds of students want to participate in.
If you were involved in a Dance Committee or an Events/Activities Committee when you were in high school, feel free to come to our meetings -- you may
have some new ideas that none of us have thought up!
Diversity is a major thing that the CEC looks forward to providing to the
student body throughout the year.
For example, on Saturday September 26, in the Brown Campus Center, we
are doing a Latin dance party called Salsa Magic. It is an incredible group of Latin
dance professionals who instruct those of us in attendance how to actually do the
dance routines (meringue, salsa, mambo, rueda, etc.).
The latter end of the dance party is more of a club scene where we all get to
dance, show off the moves we have learned (or have not learned), and just have a
fun night! The DJ is based out of Washington, D.C., and he plays reggaeton, salsa,
hip-hop and Top 40 -- something for everybody on campus!
They have done events from Maine to Arizona, so we are very excited to have
them stop here at Randolph-Macon. Feel free to check them out at: http://www.
thecollegeagency.com/artists/salsa_magic.cfm.
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that we want people to come and tell us what they want to see on campus. We are
always looking for more hands to help out when the events actually occur as well.
CEC meetings are held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Mullen Board Room
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the Chair of the CEC, David Brooks, at [email protected].
Continue to check for this article in every issue of the Yellow Jacket Newspaper, as I will bring in regular news about events on campus from the CEC!
SGA Update
by Robert Thomas ‘11
Advertising Manager
The following business was discussed at the SGA meetings of
September 8th and 15th since the publishing of the last issue of The
Yellow Jacket:
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for the Performing Arts. Guest conductor Alastair Willis will conduct an
afternoon of music highlighted by Concertmaster Karen Johnson’s solo in
Mozart’s lyrical “Violin Concerto No. 2 in D. Major.”
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September 15, 2009
“Bound for Feminism” Lecture on Wonder Woman
In conjunction with the FYE course “Wonder Woman and Beyond: Extraordinary Women in Theatre and Comics,” critic Noah Berlatsky will present
“Bound for Feminism” from 7:30 -- 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th,
in the Topping Room of Old Chapel. Berlatsky will discuss Wonder Woman
as fetish object, crackpot fever dream and feminist icon. The lecture is free
and open to the public.
Corrections from the September 11, 2009 Issue
In the article entitled “Illegal Downloading on Campus Increases,” the page numbers cited do not apply to the newest addition of Fishtales.
In the 12th and 13th paragraphs, the cited page numbers 32 and 60 should instead
be pages 38 and 88, respectively.
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Cycling and Pedestrian Awareness Week
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the roads will be a little bit safer.
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pass cyclists at a slow speed and
Virginia’s website, 90 people died walking or cycling on Virmaintain a distance of two feet from the bike.
ginia roads last year. Also last year, 716 cyclists and 1,696
Students, remember to register your bicycle with Campus
pedestrians were injured, the site continues.
Safety. It’s free and will help cut down the number of bike thefts
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plied brochures and posters on cycling and walking safety.
Faculty/Staff News Johnson (Cont.)
Compiled by Derek Gayle ‘11
News Editor
NPR Interviews Camp
Professor John Camp II, Ph.D., of the
Classics Department was recently named
the Niarchos Professor of Classics at the
college.
Clips from Camp’s interview with
NPR (WCVE in Richmond, Virginia) can
be found on the R-MC website.
The Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation
is an international philanthropic organization that supports charitable activities and Image courtesy of R-MC Website
supports initiatives that feature strong leadership and sound management
and can demonstrate a tangible impact over time.
Camp was the Mellon Professor at the American School of Classical
Studies at Athens from 1985 -- 1996 and continues to teach there.
He earned his B.A. from Harvard University and his M.A. and Ph.D.
in classical archaeology from Princeton University and in 1996 he joined
the faculty of Randolph-Macon.
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R-MC Mathematics Professor
William Johnston, Ph.D., is the coauthor of a newly-published book,
“A Transition to Advanced Mathematics: A Survey Course” (Oxford
University Press, 2009).
The book promotes the goals of
a “bridge” course in mathematics as
it helps to lead students from courses
in the calculus sequence to theoretical upper-level mathematics courses.
Johnston has published several Image courtesy of R-MC Website
mathematics papers and books on the theory of functions and mathematical pedagogy.
According to Johnston, the book provides a survey course in advanced
theoretical mathematics and empowers students to prove theorems, much
the same way art courses empower students to draw or to paint.
Johnston served as the provost of Randolph-Macon College from July
2007 until August 2009 and is currently a Professor of Mathematics and
Special Assistant to the President. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of
Wake Forest and holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of
Virginia.
Johnson
quickly climbed
the
corporate
ladder, becoming
Executive
Vice President
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Johnson accepted his current position
in Phillip Morris USA in August of 2008 and was
named to his Altria post in January of 2009.
In his high-power position, Johnson has increased
sales for the company and helped Altria to grow in a
responsible manner.
Besides his work within Atria and Phillip Morris, Johnson is also very active in the community. He
serves on the Board of Directors of St. Christopher’s
School, the Peter Paul Development Center and the
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In his presentation to the Randolph-Macon community, Johnson discussed how his business has been
able to evolve and stay competitive in a very consumer-driven marketplace. He mentioned that evolving
new products is absolutely necessary to increasing
sales, especially with a harmful product such as tobacco.
Though many people disagree with tobacco companies, Johnson did his best to set these skeptics at
ease with his fact-driven lecture. Tobacco is dangerous, but the company is continually trying to develop
products that are less harmful to the consumer.
After discussing his company in particular, Johnson described the newest item that will be coming
to stores soon. Altria will soon be releasing a new
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had such a high-level CEO come to our school. This
was an excellent opportunity for those who were able
to attend.
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Becky Johnsen ‘10
Editor-In-Chief
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Robert Thomas ‘11
Business/Advertising Manager
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Katie Newton ‘10
Features Editor
Jessee Perry ‘11
Politics Editor
Derek Gayle ‘11
News Editor
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Sports Editor
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Copy Editor
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Jen Green ‘10
Jasmine Harris ‘11
Maggie Yoder ‘11
William Magnant ‘10
Liz Gauthier ‘10
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Flashback AKA Event Helps Battle the Bulge
What was the R-MC
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the labels on the mass of manila folders inside.
Here, shoved in the corner of a tiny room upstairs in the Campus Center, is an R-MC treasure chest.
Each folder contains back issues of the
school paper, a peek into the past of our campus through the eyes of students just like us.
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campus is, weird in a way to picture so many
faces that have walked where we do.
So, for each issue this year I will be dig&#0&%,"'()&"%,"-%"-.*$%(4%(7/%*.*-'$?%8=%20gers soon stained with dusty ink, to bring you
info from before our time. In organizing the
folders I have watched the paper grow, shrink,
change shape, layout and text, add color and
then lose color. I have read about students who
died in car crashes, professors who retired
happy, frats that closed and returned years later, the addition of sororities. I have heard students’ outcries about a changing world, wars
in Europe, problems at home in Ashland. And
I’ve seen our campus morph into what it is we
know today with the addition of buildings and
new dorms. It’s funny, I’ve even seen the same
topics we fuss about today splashed on pages
from decades ago.
But all that will come. Let’s start at the
beginning.
The oldest issue I found is from September 28th, 1921, despite the fact that the paper
was established in 1915. Such is the way of
history; we lose chunks easily. And over time
we lose chunks of paper, too, as this oldest issue has a few holes in the center.
Back in 1921, R-MC was an all male
school. An ad on the back page (page 4, if
you were curious) declares that R-MC: “PREPARES MEN for the study of Law, Medicine,
Applied Sciences, and the Ministry,” and
boasts “MODERN DORMITORIES with all
conveniences.” Below are several advertisements for men’s clothing stores in the Richmond area, my favorite saying “correct attire
for the college chaps.” Too bad there’s no pictures in the issue.
The rest of the paper discusses the football
“squad” practices, upcoming Y.M.C.A. plans,
new faculty members and tasteful jokes and
assorted poetry from professors and students
alike. Scattered about are tidbits of gentlemanly advice, like “Remember a Randolph-Macon
man always speaks to another.” Wonder if we
can bring that policy back…Oh, and let us
not skip over the blurb about the cheerleaders. That’s right, three men cheerleaders were
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shown the previous year.
Flipping through the other issues of 1921
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(cigarettes for 15 cents, holy cow), but also
some fascinating content. Evenings were spent
listening to “splendid oration” and debating
topics such as should the U.S. “take the initiative in the limitation of armaments.” Thankfully the Y.M.C.A. offered various events for
our chaps, too. Movie showings seemed especially popular. Concerts and dances were yet
another way to pass a night.
And to think a subscription only cost
$3.00. Can’t you just see mother and father reading about their dashing young son’s
achievements? I know I can.
Until next issue’s journey backwards,
maintain your polite manners and don’t forget
to speak to one another.
by Shannon Rice ‘10
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Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
participated in the 50 Million Pound
Challenge in Richmond on Saturday,
September 12th.
The 50 Million Pound Challenge
is a free national health initiative encouraging people to come together and
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Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones along
with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and the
Richmond City Health District planned
the event in an effort to encourage citizens to take a step toward healthier lifestyles.
The Richmond leg of the challenge
consisted of a two-mile walk/run in
Chimborazo Park (E. Broad and 32nd
Streets). Other activities included line
dancing, bikes, arts and crafts, clowns
and various wellness vendors. IPod
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Dr. Ian Smith, cast member of Celebrity Fit Club as well as founder and
creator of the 50 Million Pound Challenge, was present for the event.
“I applaud Mayor Jones and the city
of Richmond for their leadership in this
important cause. We are thrilled to bring
The Challenge Walk Off to Richmond,”
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The R-MC chapter of AKA was re-
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sponsible for registering other AKA’s to
their team and participating in the run.
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Resource Management, and Economics
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the end of the semester. The remaining
platforms include Non-Traditional Entrepreneur, Economic Keys to Success, Economic Growth of the Black Family and the
Undergraduate Signature Program.
The 50 Million Pound Challenge
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munication between the Ashland community
and the Randolph-Macon Community.
Professor Fenster tells a little more about
how the project got started, as well as its
$#&0#21.01-b% _!"'()&"% $-5-'.7% -05#'(08-0tal problem solving courses (mainly EVST
105), our students discovered that the Town
of Ashland is the source of the E-coli bacteria
pollution to our local watershed (Mechumps
Creek) -- especially when pet waste is washed
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and snow storms. For example, the storm
drain on the curb in front of Blackwell Auditorium had E-coli concentrations that exceeded federal standards by an order of magnitude
after rainstorms last fall. It turns out that the
underground storm drain system under cam*)$%.0/%)0/-'%8)1"%(4%Y$"7.0/%#$%,"-%`"-./waters’ of Mechumps Creek. Mechumps ultimately drains into the Chesapeake Bay.”
There are currently four pet clean-up stations on campus. One is off of Caroline Street
near the Copley Science Center, while another is next to the Old Chapel/Thomas Branch
Parking lot. For the presents pets leave while
accompanying their families to sporting
events, there are two stations conveniently lo1.,-/%(0%,"-%2-7/$b%(0-%#$%(0%,"-%4-01-%C=%,"-%
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other is on the fence by the women’s athletic
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The pet-clean up stations are just another
way the students of Randolph-Macon have
been able to improve the community. Not
only was the process educational in learning about bacteria levels in local streams, but
working with the town of Ashland gave students some practical, real-world experience.
Deciding the optimal locations for these stations also gave students a chance to play the
engineering role, in that they had to determine
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but most importantly the local streams are
healthier thanks to a few professors and hard
working students.
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Through Technology component of the
Undergraduate Signature Program since
team registration took place online.
In the future, AKA hopes to organize a guest speaker presentation open to
the entire campus featuring a local African-American entrepreneur. This would
complete both the Non-Traditional Entrepreneur and Economic Keys to Success
platforms.
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PHI MU EVENT!
Phi Mu would just like to announce that they are having
Mocktails at the Phi Mu house (115 College Avenue) on
Thursday, October 1st from 6:00 -- 7:30 p.m. All Greek
women are invited.
KAO WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE:
-% Sydney Jones, who is now a part of Career 15.
-% Allison Miessler, who is a new campus representative for
SGA.
-% Holly McNutt and Sydney Jones, who were accepted into
the Access CEO program this school year.
-% ...And their 10 new members!
AGD WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE:
-% Erin McNeill, who over the summer attended and graduated the ROTC Leaders Training Course from B CO 1/46
INF in Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
-% Morgan Seither, who is shadowing pediatrician Dr. Fortner at the Gayton Pediatric Center, for her Biology Capstone.
-% Nikki Carroll, who studied abroad in Rome this summer
for six weeks with the University of Georgia.
-% Olivia Masser, who worked this summer as an intern for
the Center for Veterinary Medicine under the Food and
Drug Administration for an independent research project.
Olivia has also been nominated and has accepted a position
on the Judicial Appeals Board, as well as represented the
student body at the Faculty and Staff Workshop this summer to answer questions about student life.
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with Congressman Faleomavaega and wrote numerous
statements on the congressman’s behalf that were read on
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS
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Morale Committee and is the Panhellenic Council
President and the Vice President of Administration for
the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta.
On campus, she works for the Dean of Students.
by Holly McNutt ‘10
Off campus, Kaitlyn has worked at The Country Club
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Panhellenic Council President. Mentor Resi- the time to study. She is currently on the Dean’s List,
dent Assistant. Vice President of Administration which has enabled her to be a member of six Honor
for the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Societies.
Theta. Student worker in the
Outside of campus involvement
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and her double major and double
current positions held by one
minor in French, International Studgraduating senior. Who? Kaiies, Secondary Education and Histotlyn Allan.
ry, Allan enjoys spending time doing
Kaitlyn Allan is very wellthe things she loves.
known among many R-MC
She loves to run. She ran in the
faculty, staff and students.
Ukrop’s Monument 10K this past
Those who know her would
spring and will be running the 8K
agree that she is an amazthis November. She enjoys reading woman, sister, leader and
ing her favorite author, Ayn Rand.
friend. Handling any situation
Spending time with family is very
that comes her way with grace,
important to her as well. Allan loves
she is a woman who deserves
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ent countries and lived in France for
Hailing
from
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an entire summer.
Midlothian, Va., Allan has
Allan loves R-MC and all of the fabulous peo/-20#,-7=%8./-%"-'%8.'E%.,%LM>A%,"-$-%*.$,%,"'--% ple she has met, but is looking forward to graduation
years.
this upcoming May. She is currently applying to law
Her journey began freshman year with R-MC schools and the Peace Corps. Her life goal is to becheerleading. In her second year, she was a Resi- come a college professor.
dent Assistant, Dance Marathon Volunteer, Vice
Allan is a very accomplished, intelligent, funny
President of Education for the Panhellenic Council and ambitious woman. Holding many leadership posiand joined the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Kappa tions has helped mold and prepare Allan for the “real
Alpha Theta.
world.” She has touched many lives and one of her
Furthering her involvement career, during ju- best friends, Ashley Glover, says, “Kaitlyn is wondernior and senior year she assumed many executive ful. I’m going to miss her a lot next year.”
positions. This includes being a Mentor Resident
Kaitlyn Allan, you are wished the best of luck in
Assistant for two years and she is currently the all of your endeavors after college. Thank you for all
Mentor RA in charge of Training and Staff Devel- of your hard work and R-MC will miss you.
opment. She has served on the Dance Marathon
Kaitlyn Allan
the Chi Beta Alpha Chapter at Randolph-Macon. In
spring of 2008, he was inducted into the Sigma Pi
Sigma Physics Honors Society. Stone has also been
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arships, notably the Randolph-Macon Presidential
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When you meet John Stone, one cannot help John Stone enjoys competing in sports as varied as
but be surprised by how down to earth he is. De- running, biking, ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf and
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concepts in his majors, Physics and Mathematics, Club and also cycles competitively for the Caryand in his minor in Astrophysics, John is a nice, town Bicycle Company in Richmond. Along with
calm person who will never hesitate to exchange his aforementioned academic honors and scholara few kind and friendly words
ships, Stone has competed in
with you whenever you see him
several running races around
around campus and who always
the area. He placed third in
enjoys taking it easy. On Thursthe Nick Bramble Memorial
day afternoon, I sat down with
5k race at R-MC. He also parJohn for an impromptu interticipated in the Ashland Harview about his college career
vest Run in which he placed
at Macon in the Brown Campus
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Center.
fourth overall). Stone also
At R-MC, Stone has accame in second in the First
tively and vigorously pursued
Annual Macon Mile Race in
his interest in science through
the fall of 2008. However,
his involvement as an Observahe also enjoys just generally
tory Assistant for the Physics
hanging out and talking with
Department in which he helped
friends. He impressed on me
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courtesy
of
John
Stone
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cant astral bodies in the night sky with the school’s
in college and in life in general. While no one
large telescope. Stone also worked at the Higgins can really and truly say they have gotten a complete
Academic Center (HAC) where he helped out other college experience, John Stone has certainly done
students as a Calculus and Physics tutor. In the sum- and seen a lot in his career at Randolph-Macon.
mer of 2008, he got the unique opportunity to do
In the future, Stone mentioned that he was
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and physics at the prestigious College of William or possibly just getting a job in physics or a related
and Mary in Williamsburg. Outside of his scientif- area out of college. He mentioned to me that he was
ic endeavors, Stone has also served as a Resident -F1#,-/%.C(),%,"-%*'($*-1,%(4%+('E#0&%,(%"-7*%20/?%
Y$$#$,.0,%TLYU%4('%,"-%J421-%(4%L-$#/-0,%3#4-%.0/% develop and harness new alternative forms of green
Housing for the past three years.
energy in order to replace the coal and fossil fuels
Throughout his years at Randolph-Macon that are currently used to power most of America. In
College, John Stone has received numerous acco- whatever career path John Stone ends up putting his
lades for his works in physics and for his academic mind to, I have no doubt that he will approach his
achievements. In the spring of 2009, he was award- job with the same calm and friendly demeanor that
ed the Hess Award for Outstanding Commitment to shines through on campus. His unassuming smile
Physics as well as the Gilhoff German Award for his and gracious, Southern charm have been welcome
knowledge of German. He also became President of additions to the atmosphere at R-MC.
John Stone
R-MC and the ROTC program
by Rachel Johnsen ‘12
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We all complain whenever we have
early classes. For most students, however, the earliest class starts at 8:00 a.m. in
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their dorm room. But there are a handful
of students who, for at least three times a
week, wake up at the crack of dawn and
complete rigorous physical training before
most of us even get ready for class. These students participate in the
ROTC program which, once completed, will commission them into
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Being in the ROTC program is a huge commitment for those involved; imagine juggling both physical training and ROTC classes
in the early morning with the work done for regular classes. This is
the reality for senior Mary Jocelyn, junior Erin McNeil and freshman
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days a week for physical training and classes.
In addition to the weekly training, the ROTC program arranges
mandatory weekend excursions such as the Leader Lab Weekend held
at Fort Lee this past weekend. Held approximately twice every semester, these weekend excursions focus on reviewing what students have
learned from the ROTC program throughout the semester. During the
Leadership Weekend, cadets completed drills which worked on both
individual skill as well as the ability of cadets to work as a team. On
Saturday night, cadets practiced and improved their land navigational
skills and practiced repelling and indirect movement techniques. Then
there are the basic battle drills which require complete cooperation and
teamwork from the squad. Battle drills also develop the squad leader’s
skills, so positions are rotated to ensure everyone acts as the squad
leader at least once. The hard work put into both the weekend retreats
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program in general.
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for being involved. In addition to having their tuition paid, the participants are given $600 to pay for books plus approximately $300 to
$500 monthly to attend school. Upon graduating college, students are
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the Army. From that point, graduates of the program will be given a
job in one of the branches of the Army. Having had a father work in
the Army and a grandfather in the Navy, senior Mary Jocelyn hopes to
receive a job in the intelligence branch of the Army. Upon being asked
what motivated her to join the ROTC program, Jocelyn replied “It felt
like something I wanted, something I needed [to do] and it’s a wonderful way to pay for tuition.” Between the long days and the rigorous
training, it surely must take a lot of motivation and dedication to be
engaged in the ROTC program.
Going to The Dogs
Students Volunteer at Local Dog Farm
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Bandit’s Adoption and Rescue of K9’s (BARK) is a local animal
shelter for dogs dedicated to homeless, adopted or have been abused
within Hanover County and the Ashland area. The organization was
founded by Bob and Denise Tillack in 2001.
In 1987, these two adopted a neglected dog named “Bandit.” After
his death in 2001, the Tillacks turned their Ashland farm into a safe
haven for dogs that need to be helped. The organization also created a
Foster Parent Program, which has allowed lucky puppies and dogs to be
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Volunteerism is an essential part of this organizations maintenance. The
shelter is also a place where volunteers can help with the dogs with
weekly tasks such as: kennel care; canine intake; medical review; research and application review; management of records; adoption tracking; newsletter publication; event planning; foster care; and response to
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is vital with eighty volunteers (a number that is ever growing).
Several of these volunteers are organized through the college
through groups such as Alpha Phi Omega (APO), the community service fraternity on campus.
Last Friday, I went to BARK with a group of students from within
APO and from within the rest of the R-MC community, in order to
-F*-'#-01-%,"-%('&.0#6.,#(0%2'$,".0/G%D-%.$$#$,-/%,"-%*-(*7-%C=%+.7Eing their dogs on the path that they set up in the woods. Others of us
watched and played with the puppies in their respective cages. Many of
the dogs were friendly and fun-loving which made this volunteer opportunity a worthwhile and surprisingly fun way to give back to the outside community. I would recommend that you volunteer to help these
animals who have been cast aside. It is a great way to have an impact
in the Ashland area.
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Holly’s Talk
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You are a college student. You have
a test tomorrow. The library is the only
place you are able to focus on schoolwork. Before you know it, it’s almost
1:00 a.m. -- time to stop studying, but
should it be?
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R-MC students to have 24-hour a day
library access?
Plans to have 24-hour student access to the McGraw-Page Library were
discussed last semester by Student
Government Association President David Huber. The main reason R-MC cannot grant this request is because of budget restraints. Its main
expenses include air conditioning, electricity for lights and
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As SGA President, Huber attends R-MC’s College Life
Committee meetings along with faculty and staff. He says
R-MC is willing to change the library times by one hour.
Either open it one hour earlier or have it open one hour later.
Would this help students?
Since a librarian must always be working while the library is open, Huber adds, the librarians are open to suggestions and willing to change the hours. The question is what
do the students want?
Student feedback will help R-MC make a better decision, if one is able to be made because of the budget restraints. If you have any suggestions or comments on this
issue, please contact David Huber (davidhuber@students.
rmc.edu). I will be attending the upcoming SGA meeting to
get a better insight on this issue.
The next “Holly’s Talk” will include more information on this topic. If you have something you want to talk
about, you know what to do, just ask Holly. (hollymcnutt@
students.rmc.edu) Let’s live, let’s learn; let’s talk in “Holly’s
Talk.”
D.C. Protest
by Alex Stevens ‘10
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Sunday the 13th, tens of thousands of protesters from
all across America gathered outside of the Capitol building to protest President Barak Obama’s health care plan.
This protest was one of a number that have occurred this
summer and which attracted people from a multitude of political activist groups and organizations, all of whom were
concerned with the measures advocated by President Barak
Obama.
The protests were aimed, in particular, against the President’s health care plan, a plan many of the protesters argued would push the United States towards socialism. The
protest highlighted a growing movement amongst conservative activists against Obama’s health care plan.
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A number of these demonstrators called for the government to go back to what the founding fathers wanted, which
was to keep the government from interfering with the lives
of its citizens. Other demonstrators praised the outburst
made by Republican Joe Wilson, thanking him for giving
voice to their opinions.
However, despite the unusual size of the protest, many
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New York Starts Taxing Soda
by Lara O’Brien ‘12
Sports Editor
New York governor David Paterson recently proposed an “obesity tax” on non-diet drinks. The tax
would make Coke 15-18% more
expensive than Diet Coke of the
same size.
This tax is meant to reduce
obesity among children and teenagers in order to decrease the risk of
diabetes and heart disease. Though
this is the stated purpose, it is not
likely that such a small tax would
actually decrease consumption and
cause a change in the health levels
of the country. Tax revenues will
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Many people also believe
that soft drinks are not the reason
for America’s obesity issue. Unless consumed in mass quantities,
sodas fall within the daily food
guidelines provided by the USDA
under the discretionary calorie allowance. Also, many health ex-
perts do not believe that the tax will
affect long-term behavior. Lifestyle
changes and education are the best
means to affect behavior changes.
Other critics do not believe
that taxing this one single item will
cause a change in obesity rates.
Image courtesy of stltoday.com
There would have to be taxes on
all products that are a major health
risk. This is not a possibility and
would ruin the capitalist economy
we believe we support.
Restaurant owners and other
Middle East
Hostilities
by Rachel Johnsen ‘13
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Hostilities have existed between Israel and
surrounding Arab states ever since the United
Nation agreed to form the predominantly Jewish state in 1947. Because a part of Palestine was
lost in order to form Israel, it is hardly surprising
that the relationship between Israel and Palestine
is especially strained even today. Issues dealing
with Israeli presence in Palestinian territory continually arise, as is the case with the Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
With the recent efforts of the Middle East
envoy, George Mitchell, contributing little to
closing the gap between Israel and Palestine, the
prospect of the United States helping the two
countries compromise seem dimmer. Yet that
does not stop President Barrack Obama from
trying to mediate the complicated situation concerning Israel’s settlements on the West Bank by
holding a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister
Binyamin Natanyahu and Palestinian President
Madmoud Abbas.
Even the process of starting negotiating talks
between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders has
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Abbas insisted that Israel halt developing Israeli
settlements on the West Bank before any sort
of negotiations begin, emphasizing his people’s
concern over being driven out of their homes.
As Israel did not see any harm in building in
already Israeli owned settlements, Mitchell only
got Israel to agree on a temporary nine month
hiatus for development on unapproved buildings.
While Abbas could not agree to negotiate while
Israel continues to build within the settlements,
both Abbas and Netanyahu agreed to enter into
the meeting President Obama has arranged.
This meeting will hopefully result in more
in-depth compromising not only between the
two states, but between the United States and
the Middle East as well. Despite skepticism that
relations are just too strained between Palestine
and Israel, there is hope for a better future for the
two states.
Even with past US attempts at peace between Palestine and Israel having not been too
successful, things could change with the efforts
of the new American president. Time will only
tell if President Obama’s efforts are successful or
not so successful at negotiating the settlement issue as well as the Israeli-Palestinian relationship
in general.
suppliers do not believe that there
will be a major change in soda sales
due to the tax. People will continue
to buy soda just as people continue to
buy cigarettes even though the health
risk is very high. The tax would not
be high enough to decrease consumption especially because Americans do
not see soda as a health risk. There
are many other products that are just
as unhealthy, so pulling soda off the
shelves will not save the health levels
of our country.
Heavily taxing or removing
products from our economy pull us
from our capitalist ties. The more
regulation that is imposed on the
market, the less capitalist the economy will be.
Though there are many health
risks involved in consuming massive
amounts of sugary drinks, the government should not regulate the price
through taxes. The health risk is not
great enough to require taxing sodas.
WORLD~UPDATE:
WESTERN EUROPE
Compiled by Becky Johnsen ‘12
Editor-in-Chief
SCHWEDT, GERMANY -- The future of Germany’s
political makeup rests upon the close competition between the
center-right Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democrats. The CDU has been the reigning political force, headed by
Angela Merkel, the current Chancellor of Germany.
However, support for the status quo is low in Eastern Germany as this area suffers higher rates of unemployment and a
less promising economic outlook. And, according to the Wall
Street Journal, the Left Party has been capitalizing on this di5#/-b% _g,"-% 3-4,h% 20/$% .% 4(77(+#0&% .8(0&% (7/-'% 5(,-'$% +"(%
grew up under the former communist regime. And younger voters are promised jobs, more social security, a minimum wage
and a commitment to pull German troops out of Afghanistan.”
These contenders will be tested when the polls open Sunday.
OSLO, NORWAY -- The re-election of Jens Stoltenberg
as Norway’s Prime Minister implies that the Scandinavian
country will remain separate from the European Union. Stol,-0C-'&?%+"(%#/-0,#2-$%+#,"%,"-%(07=%7-4,M7-.0#0&%&(5-'08-0,%
in Scandinavia, has stated that he does not plan to seek EU
membership.
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the Christian Science monitor describes as “a free-trade agreement that gives Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein the same
free-trade access to European markets as that enjoyed by EU
members.” However, Norway’s status as a part of the EEA may
be compromised if Iceland, a frequent trading partner, is successful in entering the EU.
PARIS, FRANCE -- On Monday, trials began for Former
Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin to investigate alleged
unscrupulous activity during his term.
According to the NY Times, these trials illuminate the dissension between de Villepin and France’s current president,
[#1(7.$%I.'E(6=G%_>'G%/-%]#77-*#0%$,.0/$%.11)$-/%(4%`1(8*7#1ity’ in the forgery and dissemination of a faked list of names
aimed at linking Mr. Sarkozy to kickbacks. Mr. de Villepin has
denied any wrongdoing and has since accused Mr. Sarkozy of
meddling in the judicial process.”
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years in prison. In the meantime, his fate will be decided in the
months to come by three judges in the Palais de Justice.
ROME, ITALY -- This past Monday, a state funeral held
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War. The funeral honored six soldiers who were victims of a
recent suicide bombing in Kabul.
According to the Los Angeles Times, “Italy has about
2,800 troops in Afghanistan, and it sent 500 more to provide
short-term security for last month’s presidential election.”
There is growing unrest among about Italy’s involvement in
Afghanistan; recently, an Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera
published a poll citing 58% support for Italian troops to withdraw.
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Children in the Guerilla War LGBT-Military Policy
by Jasmine Harris ‘12
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gation of the latter years of the Civil War.
On Thursday, September 10th, the GuaThe Guatemalan army kidnapped the chiltemalan government revealed that at least 333
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tivation, some
put up for adopadoptions
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temalan army.
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povtemala,
also
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stricken
known as The
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lans, adoption
began in 1961
could be the
in response to
only or major
a military coup
source of ind’état and govcome.
ernment abuses
The maof human and
jority of the
civil rights.
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dren reside in
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1968, the guerthe United States; others
rillas began murdering US
are in Sweden, Italy and France.
embassy agents, other national ambassadors
In these countries, the children are not
and numerous political leaders to enforce their
faced with the malnutrition and poverty of their
opinions; it was not until 1996 when a peace
birth country; Guatemala has the highest maltreaty was signed that the war ended, with renutrition rate in Latin America and the Caribsulting casualties of 150,000 and about 50,000
bean and the fourth highest in the world.
missing persons. Nearly 5,000 of those were
As for the abducted children of Guatemala,
children.
prosecutions are desired, yet no individuals or
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parties have been named.
suspicious of raising adoption rates during
Some of the (now adult) abducted children
1977-89 and proceeded to examine 672 rehave been reunited with family and loved ones
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of 333 Guatemalan children. Investigators felt
to continue joining these separated families.
there were more children abducted beyond the
brackets of 1977-89, and the Guatemalan Peace
Archive commission will continue the investi-
Congressman Lashes Out
by Allison Tames ‘13
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Representative Joe Wilson’s verbal attack
the commander in chief, the leader of the counby shouting “you lie” at President Obama durtry, and in many unspoken ways treated like a
ing his congressional speech is having major
king.”
backlash. Democrats and Republicans alike
Feehery also points out that we stand when
have stated their disapproval and disappointthe president enters a room, he has his own song
ment in regard to Wilson’s actions. When Wilwhen he arrives anywhere, and his seal is on the
son was asked what provoked such a verbal exlectern. Feehery and many others agree that the
plosion from the normally calm representative,
position of the presidency demands respect no
he simply stated that
matter who holds the
Obama, “was misstatposition. The eagle,
ing the facts.”
statue of liberty, and
After the speech,
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Wilson swiftly apolothat unify this nation
gized for his outburst.
as is symbol of the
To which the Presipresident.
dent accepted.
This topic has
But the conbeen off limits to no
troversy those two
one. Even former
words have erupted is
President
Jimmy
far from over. Many
Carter is getting inImage courtesy of pallemetoscoop.com
representatives want Wilvolved. Carter is proson to make a public apology to the House, and
testing that Wilson’s comment was racist.
of course Wilson has declined to do so. With a
Carter believes that this debate is not just about
OidMVjk%5(,-%,"-%Q()$-%".$%(421#.77=%1'#,#1#6-/% healthcare but more about the president’s ethWilson’s actions.
nicity.
It is important for people to realize that
It’s true that Wilson’s behavior was appallWilson was not the only protestor at the speech.
ing, and the president should always be treated
Representative Louie Gahmert (R-Texas) had a
with complete respect. But let’s be reasonable,
silent protest. He wore a sign around his neck
this has nothing to do with race. Nor does the
that stated “What bill?” Many Republicans
House need an apology, it’s time to let it go.
had stacks of paper that they held up over their
It does however have everything to do with
heads when Obama said he wanted the Repubthe hot button topic of healthcare. This is an
licans help and ideas.
issue that many congressional personnel have
D".,% #$% $"(1E#0&% #$% ,".,% ,"#$% #$% ,"-% 2'$,% been working on for years; people are passiontime in the 220 year history that a president was
ate about this matter.
heckled. There is not even a rule or regulation
In turn, you have a lot of disagreements
in place to stop congressional members from
that should be handled with decorum and good
this sort of behavior. John Feehery who wrote a
manners. It’s time to start focusing on the real
commentary for CNN stated, “The president is
concern instead of addressing these words of
outrage any longer.
by Liz Gauthier ‘10
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The “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
policy has come under scrutiny in
the past few years because the military has become one of the very few
institutions in the US to continue to
allow discrimination based on sexuality.
The days where this state of
things was acceptable should have
long been gone. American society
has changed and those oppressed
have been gaining in exposure,
forcing all of us to acknowledge our
prejudices.
Whether service members
agree or not, chances are they have
each served with a fellow service8.0^+(8.0% +"(% -#,"-'% #/-0,#2-/%
as homo/bisexual or has previously
When I think of the military, I
think of heroism, of gusto and of pride
but most importantly I think of all the
brave women and men who voluntarily join the ranks and who never give a
second thought to dying for what they
believe is best for their country.
Is it not absurd then that their
willingness to be the ones risking their
lives for their country is soon forgotten if they are even as much as suspected of being homosexual?
The most radical statement that
an American military service member
could make today is to openly identify
as a member of the LGBT community.
The year of 2009 marks the 16th
anniversary of President
Clinton’s approval of the
“Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy as a compromise. This
policy was crafted to become
the less-biased little brother
of another preexisting policy
banning homosexual acts
and/or identity.
In 1992, an important
point of Clinton’s presidenImage courtesy of nydailynews.com
tial platform was to repeal the
ban on homosexuals joining the mili- engaged in homo/bisexual behavior.
These men and women are
tary. Clinton unfortunately was unable
to get the support he needed to do so 2&",#0&% .0/% /=#0&% ,(% *'(,-1,% ,"-%
rights
of all Americans while being
without causing broad outrage.
The fact that the bans on homo- robbed of their right to be the fully
sexual or bisexual acts in the military accomplished and honest individuhave been in existence since the 18th als we all know they are.
LGBT individuals in the milicentury speaks of the benighted nature of the reasons given to support tary have many things in common
with their straight counterparts, one
having such a policy in place.
Just as women and blacks were of which I believe to be the most
not allowed in the military at some #8*(',.0,b% % .% $,'(0&% /-$#'-% ,(% 2&",%
point in history, it has also been and to assure that the American people
still is the turn of LGBT individuals lead lives where freedom and the
to be the ostracized minority in the pursuit of happiness are not just
words but actualities.
American armed forces.
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The 606 Gallery
by Jessee Perry ‘11
Politics Editor
A seemingly small house at 606 England Street has been transformed into an artist’s haven with paintings, sculptures and pottery in
every nook and cranny.
606 Gallery features artists from the Metro Richmond area as an
effort to provide local artists with a local venue where they can have
hanging space.
Every month the gallery selects an artist to be their featured artist.
This artist has more work hung and there is an opening event on the
third Friday of the month to honor the new featured artist.
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from middle-aged to a younger crowd as well as refreshments.
On September 18th the gallery held an opening for this month’s
featured artist, Linda Hollett-Bazouzi, a Richmond native. The exhibit
she has at 606 Gallery is “The Wilds of Richmond, part 1: Pump House
Park.” Ten percent of the proceeds from the sale of these painting will
be donated to the James River Park Fund for the renovation of the
Pump House.
The greatest appeal to any art lover at 606 Gallery is the great
variety of art, meaning there is something there for everybody. If you
like sculptures, original models of Jerry Peart’s sculptures for cities are
currently housed in the gallery.
If you are more of a fan of mixed media pieces, artist Irene Perry
has some paintings in the gallery. Or maybe your tastes lie with pottery
and if that is the case, some of Kathrine Thompson’s bowls which are
made partly out of leaves dipped in slip.
Regardless of your tastes, the owner, Sussanah Wagner, painter/
jeweler, is hospitable enough to make even the least artistic person feel
at home and excited about art. In the gallery she has multiple paintings
(even one of the R-MC fountain) as well as in the kitchen where she
painted a landscape on the refrigerator.
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Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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Celebrity Shame on You
by Shannon Rice ‘10
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liams, South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson shouted “You lie!” during President Obama’s major
healthcare speech when the president said the
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legislation would not mandate coverage for
been spouting from
undocumented
the mouth. In a matimmigrants.
ter of weeks Kanye
Although
West, Serena Wileach of these
liams and Rep. Joe
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Wilson have all been
has apologized
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for their outP=#0&%,(0&)-$G
bursts,
they
During the MTV
received much
Video Music Awards,
criticism. Most
Kanye West interof that criticism
rupted Taylor Swift’s
is rooted in high
acceptance speech for
regard for good
Best Female Video.
manners
and
Image © Associated Press
After taking the
sportsmanship.
microphone from Swift, he said to
While proper manners are
the crowd, “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for
certainly commendable, no one seems to have
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addressed the possible legal issues of these
the best videos of all time.”
situations.
Just a day before, Serena Williams was
Wilson could easily be sued for slander
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ply have to prove malice. They would most
foot fault during the US Open.
likely argue that Wilson’s comments were
“I swear to God I’m [expletive] going to
harmful to the President’s reputation and untake this [expletive] ball and shove it down your
true unless Wilson can prove otherwise.
[expletive] throat, you hear that?” she shouted
Williams’ threatening choice of words
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charge as well.
used the word kill although that has been
Fortunately for these celebs, no one has
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challenged their right to free speech. All three
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that can be issued for unsportsmanlike conduct.
face and appear to be moving on.
However, that amount is not quite 3% of the
The victims of these outbursts seem to
$350,000 in prize money Williams earned for
have taken the grown-up approach and are not
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pursuing legal action. Apparently the issue is
Prior to the outbursts of West and Wilbased less on legality and more on bad taste.
Talent On Campus
Ashley White
“The Perks of Being a
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by Allison Tames ‘13
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Ashley White is a
stand out among the students involved in the music program. Her interest
in music began at a very
young age, when karaoke
was her only mode of musical expression. This love
for singing and music in
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she grew older.
White attended high
Image courtesy Ashley White
school in Baltimore City. In high
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pursuing music. She sees Linda Hall as a mentor, someone who taught
her life lessons alongside music lessons.
Her musical abilities are spread throughout many different campus
groups. She is involved in the Concert Choir, Jazz Choir and Intervarsity Band.
As a sophomore White has achieved many positions since she has
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Vice President of the Gospel Choir.
“There are many opportunities here for anyone who is interested
in music,” said White.
She also participated this year as an Orientation Leader. As part of
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But she didn’t stop there; she is continuing to touch base with the
orientation group to make sure everyone is still staying on track, and
having a great freshman year.
Majoring in Music and minoring in French and Education, White
plans on becoming a music teacher. She is also taking piano lessons.
Y4,-'%8.$,-'#0&%"-'%5(#1-?%D"#,-%$.#/?%_H%+()7/%7#E-%,(%C-%*'(2cient in piano, violin, bass and the drums before I’m forty.” She says
this with a laugh but is determined to meet this goal.
You can see White all around campus spreading her care for peo*7-%.0/%8)$#1G%Q-'%7(5-%4('%8)$#1%#$%P(+#0&%4'(8%"-'%-5-'=%+('/?%.0/%
her undeniable all around musical talent.
She states that, “Music is a powerful thing because it connects
everyone. Everyone can understand music.”
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The trials and tribulations of growing up
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Rye,” to John Knowles’ “A Separate Peace,” to
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “This Side of Paradise.”
K0,-'%_!"-%B-'E$%(4%9-#0&%.%D.77P(+-'a%C=%I,-phen Chbosky, which follows in the footsteps of
other novels in this tradition.
The book is an epistolary novel; it is told
in letters from a character that uses the alias of
Charlie and sends letter to an anonymous person
that he does not know directly.
The book is set in a suburb of Pittsburgh
during the early nineties, and the novel’s literary
form gives the book, and the stories told within
it, a very personal feel.
Often times the reader feels like he or she
is entering into the world of Charlie, as a close
friend with whom the narrator is willing to discuss anything about his life and his feelings that
result because of certain events within his life.
At the same time, the reader never feels
far enough removed from the narrator that one
begins to feel like an outsider. This is because
the narrator uses an alias, and the identity of the
recipient is never given.
This degree of distance allows other young
readers, as well as older readers, to put themselves in the position of this unconventional,
shy, quiet character of Charlie.
This creates a universal appeal for this
book; young adults are able to directly apply
this book to their lives as a teen in modern day
America while older readers can recollect their
life and times as a teenager.
The book deals candidly with themes such
as drug use, teen suicide, sexuality, abuse, de-
pression, as well as all of the emotional shell
shock associated with teenage years that are experienced by Charlie and those around him.
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made it to number six on the 2008 American Library Association’s (ALA) top list of books that
are most frequently challenged for its treatment
of homosexuality, drugs, sexuality, suicide and a
variety of other reasons.
However, in the opinion of this reader, these
are some of the reasons that make this book a
compelling read. Most, if not all, teenagers and
young adults have experience or knowledge of all
these themes at some point in their life.
The book also gives references to classic
novels and movies which deal with the theme of
isolation as well as the conundrums of growing up
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society which often subverts and perverts its own
widely known and sacred values.
Charlie speaks to people who feel left out or
on the fringe of the mainstream society. While
many of the events that occur in the book seem
over the top and somewhat improbable, many
readers can remember similar events that occur in
high school.
Charlie is instantly likeable and amiable protagonist who has many of the attributes of Holden
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biting, sardonic edge.
The universality of this book is probably
its best attribute. However, the book sometimes
gets a little too over-the-top in order to appeal to
popular audiences. It also sometimes borders on
sentimentality.
However, I feel that this is a great attempt to
capture the essence of growing up with its dol/')8$% .0/% ,"-% 8(8-0,$% #0% +"#1"% +-% _4--7% #02nite.”
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Ryder and McEvoy:
Immensely Talented Duo
by Christopher Lambert ‘10
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Randolph-Macon College kicked off
its 2009-2010 cultural arts music calendar
on September 19th and the 20th as Assistant Professor Christopher Ryder and Andrew McEvoy packed St. Ann’s Performing
Arts Building for their baritone/guitar collaborative ensemble Saturday night.
Visiting classical guitarist Gabriel Bianco dazzled the audience the very next
night, September 20th.
“It’s exciting,” comments McEvoy
before the event. “A whole weekend dedicated to classical music, more precisely,
classical guitar!”
Ryder and McEvoy’s musical association stems back to when McEvoy was just
a student in high school and Ryder was his
high school choir director.
Over the years, Ryder and McEvoy became good friends. “This type of event allows us to work on something we love with
someone we know,” Ryder says, enthusiastically. “It’s both a working event and a
social event.”
The idea for the cultural arts event enumerated as far back as January of the past
academic year. Ryder and McEvoy worked
collaboratively on the event, including
choosing the music, a pop culture meets
high art blend.
The musical selection featured pieces
from John Dowland, John Rutter, Matyas
Seiber and Manual Ponce. “The music is
inspired by popular culture,” says McEvoy.
“Precisely, it’s modern while maintaining
its antiquity.”
Prior to the event, Ryder and McEvoy
practiced, on average, once a week, which
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began back in the spring. As the event
drew near, the duo practiced more often, making rehearsing their priority, but
keeping it fun and sociable.
“Sometimes we have too much fun,”
Ryder admits, laughing. “We always get
work done, but it’s important to keep
things fun as well.”
The idea behind the event stemmed
from their love of music but what really
inspired them was their students. McEvoy provides R-MC students with private
lessons on campus, but that’s the limit
of their hearing McEvoy’s superb guitar
playing.
His performances have taken him all
over. “This way,” he says, “they can come
out and hear me play on campus.”
Ryder agrees wholeheartedly, declaring, “I don’t get many opportunities to
sing as I would like. This gives me that
chance.”
A collaboration of Ryder’s melodic
baritone talent and McEvoy’s eloquent
classical guitar skills, the event was both
entrancing and brilliantly executed. McEvoy’s solo guitar pieces were a wonderful
addition to the overall performance.
One observer noted: “I thoroughly
enjoyed both McEvoy’s classical guitar
skills as well as Ryder’s brilliant voice.
This was by far one of the best musical
performances I’ve seen at Randolph-Macon.”
If you missed the impressive recital,
Ryder and McEvoy’s performance was
recorded and will be featured on You!)C-G%!"#$%C-#0&%,"-%2'$,%(4%8.0=%4.1)7,=%
recitals planned, it’s a great start to the
R-MC cultural arts musical program this
year.
The Arts Take “CenterStage” in Richmond
by Fenton Crowther ’13
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atre IV; and the Virginia Opera.
Richmond CenterStage features
many venues for guest to be enterRichmond CenterStage opened its
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Hall, which is a small
13th.
venue for guests to
The renovated
experience local perCarpenter Theatre
forming artists and
features brand
an array of concerts,
new and comfortactivities, and comable seats, state of
munity gatherings.
the art acoustics,
Attached is the
concierge stations
showcase gallery,
and phenomenal
a visual arts venue
lighting as the new
where guests can
amenities to the
gather before or after
81-year-old buildshows. Upstairs is the
ing.
Gottwald playhouse,
Richmond
a 200-seat theatre
CenterStage is
and intimate space to
located at 600
experience the arts.
E. Grace Street
The Genworth
in downtown
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Richmond
CenterStage
Richmond. John
tion center is located on
Eberson originally
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designed it for Loew’s Theatre CorporaStudents K-12 in all areas of Richtion and was fondly known to many as
mond are able to learn aspects of the
the Carpenter Theatre.
arts from playwriting and performing
Construction began in 1927 and it
to stage design and video editing here.
was considered to be the most up to date
Next door is the fully renovated
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and historic Carpenter Theatre with
opened in 1928.
almost 1800 seats for larger shows.
The grand opening festivities conRichmond CenterStage was the
sisted of nine acts from the Richmond
dream of many and had many supportarea including: the African-American
ers, including Mayor Wilder’s City of
Repertory Theatre; the Elegba Folkthe Future Initiative, the Richmond
lore Society; the Richmond Ballet; the
Chamber of Commerce, the Alliance
Richmond Jazz Society; Richmond
for the performing Arts and thousands
Shakespeare; the Richmond Symphony;
of citizens across the commonwealth.
Schools of the Performing Arts in the
It is a great addition to the arts commuRichmond Community (SPARC); Thenity in Richmond.
Gabriel Bianco Continued
music he would play (Spanish, Italian, romantic,
a guitar.
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each piece would take.
resembled a person playing
The fact that he had
“Flight of the Bumblebee”
memorized all of this inon the piano.
formation without the
His “Francisco Tarsheet music sitting in front
rega” encore was much
of him was impressive and
shorter and slower, allowshould speak for itself.
ing the audience to catch
The guitarist, who
its breath.
plays on Savarez brand
It must be said that
guitar strings, appeared to
the venue accentuated Biplay his instrument purely
anco’s concert quite beauthrough sensory and memtifully. The small and up
orization. He never once
close setting appropriately
looked at his strings.
suited the passion of his
There was also a
solo acoustic performance.
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mance. At the end of each
be no objection to Bianco’s
piece he would pause for
talent, it should be noted
only a second.
that classical performances
Just as the audience
are not for everyone.
was about to applaud
For a person to enjoy
he would begin his next
such a concert, one must
piece.
appreciate the technicality
In some instances
of the musician’s artistry.
it was hard to determine
Classical music perwhether he had paused for
formances are about the
the end of a song or if he
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was simply stopping for dramatic
work. Those appetites craving exeffect.
tended play or a jam session may
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of many spectators at the close of the performance.
However, there exists many a music connoisseur
This was not meant as an insult, however, and
who simply enjoys listening to classical music.
instead referred to the pace and tone of Bianco’s
There are also those who have a deep appreciaperformance which changed so rapidly and fretion for the mastery of a technical recital simply for its
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Perhaps it was the style of music he played or
These audiences would most likely have no ill to
maybe it is his skill, but at times one might wonder
speak of Gabriel Bianco’s performance.
if the sounds one heard were actually coming from
“All in the Timing” By David Ives
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 1st , 2nd, 3rd, at
8:00 p.m. with an additional matinee on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
in the Blackwell Auditorium. Randolph-Macon students, staff
and faculty are admitted free, but there is a $5 admission fee for
all other persons, payable at the door.
Featuring:
“Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread”
directed by Samantha Dickenson
Using whimsical choreography and classic Philip Glass minimalism, this piece is a musical parody that follows Glass and the
hardship he endures while buying a loaf of bread.
“The Philadelphia”
directed by Elicia Porter
A young woman in a restaurant has fallen into “a Philadelphia”
and cannot get anything she asks for! The only way she can survive is to ask for the opposite of whatever she wants.
“Sure Thing”
directed by Theresa Traylor
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interactions keep resetting until they both say the right things.
“Variations on the Death of Trotsky”
directed by Theresa Traylor
Trotsky’s death is played out in seven variations.
“Words, Words, Words”
directed by Emily Arnold
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Hamlet.” Swift, Kafka, and Milton are just the monkeys for the
job, but how do they feel about their seemingly impossible task?
“The Universal Language”
directed by Emily Arnold
“Lick Unamunda, da linkwa looniversahl!” Step right up to join
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will unite “alla da peepholes enda vooold!” This is your chance to
learn about the one true Universal Language!
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Where to Shop ‘Til You Drop Hot Dates that Won’t
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If you are a student at
Randolph-Macon College, particularly if you are a freshman,
you have probably asked this
question at one point or another: “Where can I go in Ashland to shop? All we have is a
Wal-Mart.” Fortunately, shopping opportunities are not as far
away as you think.
If you want to go somewhere without wasting too much
gas, Virginia Center Commons,
or VCC as it is known, is always
an option. Located about ten
miles away from campus, VCC
a relatively well-sized mall, with
over 100 stores and the largest movie theater in Richmond,
which, while not connected to
the mall, is within walking distance. Some major stores that
are noteworthy include: Macy’s; Dillards; American Eagle
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River City Body Jewelry (which
just employed a part-time tattoo
artist); and a well-stocked food
court that has many options.
If you don’t want to go far, then
VCC is the place for you.
However, if you want to go
somewhere that is a bit more open
and has more high-end designer’s
stores than VCC, about a 20 minute drive into Richmond will take
you to Short Pump Town Center.
Short Pump is a two-level open
air mall, meaning it’s mostly
outdoors, that is mainly upscale.
Noteworthy stores include: Abercrombie and Fitch; Banana Republic; Buckle; Delia’s; J. Crew;
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there are over 200 stores you can
visit. In addition to the mall, surrounding the property are several
smaller strip malls that include
places to eat and shop. Amazing
restaurants at Short Pump encompass all types of food. Baker’s Crust Café, California Pizza
Kitchen, Cheesecake Factory and
Maggiano’s Little Italy give shoppers many options for dining. If
you want a day full of shopping,
Short Pump is a wonderful place
to go with your friends and have
a good time.
Another mall that has the
same feel as Short Pump Town
Center but has more upscale
stores is Stony Point Fashion
Park. This mall is also located in
Richmond and has the same open
air quality as Short Pump. Stony
Point has many unique retailers, such as: Louis Vuitton; Anthropologie; Cole Hann; Coach
;Lucky Brand Jeans; MAC; and
Saks Fifth Avenue. There is also
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Chang’s China Bistro, Fleming’s
Steakhouse and many others.
Something that makes this mall
unique is that it is a dog-friendly
area, so you can bring your dog
if you want someone to help you
with your shopping decisions!
Like Short Pump, this is a place
to go if you want a full day of
shopping and walking around.
Even though the town of
Ashland is home only to the campus of Randolph-Macon College
and a Wal-Mart, there are many
shopping options located anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes
away from the school. You never
have to ask “Where is there to go
shopping around R-MC again”!
Alumni Spotlight:
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by Maggie Yoder ‘10
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With all the things to do in
Richmond one of my favorites is
a Carytown trip. Take a trip back
through time, when a date to the
movies meant a night on the town.
The essentials include a visit to
Tokyo Market, Bygones (a vintage
store) and the Byrd Theater.
Before the show, wander into
Bygones and try on a few hats,
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character; James Dean with his
trademark aviators or Ava Gardner with her fur wraps. The store is
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swanky gent or dame on a budget.
I’m a cheap date, so buying
green tea, Pocky and cantaloupe
gum at Tokyo Market and sneaking them into the Byrd will really
impress me. The Byrd is a restored
and old fashioned theater which has
balconies, ornate facades and an immense glittery chandelier.
The movies shown at the Byrd
are a few months old, but the tickets
are only a few dollars. A little do-
Image Courtesy of College Publisher
nation to the foundation and you are
treated to a spacious balcony seat.
The best theaters in New York really
don’t have this kind of view.
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a few opening movie numbers. A
disco ball attached to the organ sends
sparks of light all over the screen and
into the darkened theater. The organ is
loud and upbeat and has the audience
clapping along, while the chandelier
changes color. Then, the organist
takes a bow and disappears back below the stage, now the movie begins.
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festivals and in the summer plays
midnight movies. After the show ends
step back into the street and back into
2009.
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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
Are you thinking about completing an internship in the near future?
Come learn about the different types of internships that
students can participate in (academic, paid, and specialty) at R-MC.
Monday, September 28, 5:00 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m.
Career & Counseling Center Conference Room, Thomas Branch Hall
Pizza and soda will be provided.
by Jasmine Harris ‘12
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Easton Davis graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2009. As
a recent alumnus, Davis has graduated
with a positive experience in college and
experienced job searching in the mist of
the economic recession.
Davis has a major in Sociology and
a minor and Black Studies. He now has
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something that may have not been possible before his Randolph-Macon educa,#(0G%Q-%C-7#-5-$%1(77-&-%#$%(07=%C-0-2cial if you are willing to take advantage
of what it offers. Being a recipient of the
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, an
appearance on the Dean’s List, an acceptance to the University of Ghana for
a 6-month travel abroad program and a
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Photo Contest, it is evident that he has
taken advantage of his Randolph-Macon
experience.
It is a frustrating time for a job
search and Davis feels fortunate to be in
the work force. He currently has a job
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Sergeant Reynolds and is also a Commu0#1.,#(0$%J421-'%#0%()'%5-'=%(+0%J421-%
of Campus Safety. He admits that it is
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advice to raising and current seniors Davis said, “Start early and be patient. There
will be plenty of times that you feel like
nothing is coming forth, but be patient,
and at the same time don’t be stubborn.”
Considering the economic times, it may
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Burn your Wallet
ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT: SECRET SERVICE
Do you want to learn more about job opportunities with the Secret Service?
If so, stop by the Campus Center to talk to a recruiter!
Tuesday, September 29 between
11:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
Brown Campus Center lobby
Image courtesy by Jasmine Harris
major right away, yet employment is
possible and it is needed to make ends
meet as well as to survive.
Davis’s experience at RandolphMacon was unique to him. He occasionally returns to the organizations he
participated in while in college just to
see how it has progressed or to visit
peers such as Brothers for Change and
Black Culture Society. Randolph-Macon does hold memories for Davis, his
comrades primarily, also the convenience that comes along with college
living. Although he may miss R-MC,
there has been new people to meet
and new things to get into since he has
graduated and his experience is his.
nterested in writing or advertising with the Yellow Jacket? Contact us at [email protected]!
ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT/PRESENTATION:
VCU CENTER FOR SPORT LEADERSHIP
Do you have interest in pursuing a career in the sports industry?
Come talk to a recruiter from VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership!
Wednesday, September 30, 12:30 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m.
Career & Counseling Center Conference Room, Thomas Branch Hall
ETIQUETTE & NETWORKING DINNER
Learn proper business etiquette while dining and networking
with employers!
Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.
Trustee/Worsham Room (Second Floor Estes)
Pre-registration required. To reserve your seat,
email [email protected] or call (804) 752-7270
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
How to Use Social Networking in your Job Search:
Wednesday, October 7, 11:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.
Resume Writing from A to Z & All About Cover Letters:
Friday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.
*Workshops listed above will take place in the Career & Counseling Center
Conference Room
For more information, email:
Cathy Rollman, [email protected] or
Sarah Burgess, [email protected]
or call ext. 7270
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Womens’ Soccer Dominates Mens’ Soccer Keep
Fighting Through Season
by Lara O’Brien ‘12
Sports Editor
The Jackets proved to
be a tough force, dominating Ferrum College 6-1 on
Tuesday, September 8th.
The team was 3-0 for the
season after the game.
Three minutes into
the game, Megan Calabrese assisted Erin Hauser
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continued her streak with
another goal in the 35th
minute.
ODAC player of the
week Amanda Nelms
also scored a goal in the
15th minute off a pass by
Angela Nelms. Megan
Calabrese also scored off
of a corner kick by Tory
Suchoza.
Though the girls
played excellent defense,
Ferrum prevented a shutout with a late goal. Kayla
Boring scored a goal shortly after to prove Macon
wasn’t done with the game.
September 12th the
team traveled to Guilford
for another tough game.
The Jackets won their season-opening game with a
clear 3-0 victory.
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goal in the 36th minute.
Soon after, Brittany Jones
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brought the team ahead
2-0 to be followed by another score by Erin Hauser,
who now leads the team
with 6 goals for the season.
China Bradley, the team’s
goalkeeper, also had a fan,.$,#1%&.8-%+#,"%25-%$.5-$?%
allowing none of the other
teams shots by her.
Tuesday, September
15th, the Jackets faced off
against Virginia Wesleyan.
Though the girls held off
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half of the game, VWC
picked up the pace, winning the game 4-0. Though
unable to keep the Marlins
from scoring, goalkeepers
Mary Jocelyn and China
Bradley combined for an
impressive eight saves for
the game.
Unfazed by the loss
to Virginia Wesleyan, the
Jackets dominated Hollins on September 19th.
The 5-0 shutout gave the
Jackets a 2-1 record in the
ODAC.
Goals were scored
by Amanda Nelms, Erin
Hauser, and Ashley Stover.
The girls look great
and are continuing to win
in the tough ODAC competition.
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9th the men traveled up to Fredericksburg to take on the Mary Washington
Eagles. Within the 31st minute of the
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goal, putting the game at a tie until
UMW scored two more goals to put the
Eagles up 3-1. Ethan Cornelio put the
game within a one point lead when he
$1('-/%,"-%20.7%n-77(+%@.1E-,%&(.7%/)'ing the 47th minute. During the rest of
the game, R-MC tried to stay strong and
hold onto the Eagles but they outscored
them the rest of the game and defeated
Randolph-Macon.
Saturday, September 12th, Randolph-Macon traveled to St. Mary’s
College where they played a good
strong defense. In the early half of the
game, St. Mary’s scored before Randolph-Macon could hit the net, putting
it a 1-0 lead over the Yellow Jackets.
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half, the Seahawks put in another goal,
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Jason DePre composed 11 saves during
the whole match.
The Jackets then traveled even
further, down to North Carolina for their
conference opener against the Guild-
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ford Quakers. In the 42nd minute of the
game, the Quakers took a 1-0 lead over
the Jackets. R-MC buckled down and
kept the score at 1-0 until the Quakers
scored once more in the second half,
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Yellow Jackets will take on the Averett
Cougars on Saturday, September 26th at
3:00 p.m. This is a home game and the
Jackets really need everyone’s support
so don’t forget to go out and cheer them
on.
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Football Picks Up a Win
by Lara O’Brien ‘12
Sports Editor
On an overnight journey
to Maryland to face Johns
Hopkins, the Jackets weren’t
quite able to pull off a victory against the tough Blue
Jay competition. The 35-31
loss left the team disappointed
though Earl Peoples made
huge plays, setting a school
record of 216 yards in seven
catches. Overshadowed by the
loss, Peoples had a fantastic
game, marking the tenth best
performance in ODAC history.
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to score, the Jackets made a
70-yard drive into the end zone
where Steve Mathews brought
the Jackets up 7-0. On the next
possession, Johns Hopkins
came right back into the end
zone to tie up the game 7-7.
After a bad snap for the
Yellow Jackets on a punt
on the seven-yard line, JHU
brought themselves ahead
14-7.
The Jackets, not fazed by
their mistake, closed the gap
on their next drive with another
touchdown by Steve Mathews.
Unfortunately, JHU also came
back just before halftime with
another touchdown, leaving the
score 21-14 with 42 seconds
left in the half. The Jackets,
however, were not ready to
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team tied the score yet again
with a 70-yard passing play
which resulted in a touchdown
by Ben Keyser.
JHU emerged from the
locker room prepared to bring
the game back into their possession. They scored on their
initial drive, closely followed
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leaving the score 31-28. The
team couldn’t get ahead of
JHU again, losing 35-31.
Fortunately, this loss
spurred the team on to play
their best against Shenandoah,
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winning 17-14. Special teams
dominated the victory.
The Jackets, with 2:32 left
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by Steve Mathews. This play
was quickly followed by a fake
punt on 4th-and-10 when Ben
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down.
R-MC’s amazing special
teams shined again when
Ian Overstreet blocked a
Shenandoah punt on their 24yard line. Brandon Harrison
scooped up the ball, returning
for a touchdown and bringing
the Jackets to a 14-0 lead.
Shenandoah scored two
quick unanswered touchdowns
before the Jackets reached
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left on the clock. Josh Storm
showed off his skills, bringing
the Jackets to a game-winning
17-14 win.
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game of the season!
by Jessee Perry ‘11
Politics Editor
Starting the third week
of the season, Randolph>.1(0%2-7/%"(1E-=%".$%.0%
overall record of 0-7 and a
conference record of 0-2.
Several of these games have
been close (two being sent
into overtime) but the Yellow Jackets were not able to
push for the lead.
On Wednesday, September 16th, in an out of conference game, Christopher
Newport beat Randolph-Macon 3-2 in overtime. Despite
R-MC Keeper Kourtney
Photo by John Irby
McLaughlin’s stunning 14
saves and a phenomenal effort on the behalf of the rest of the team,
CNU simply outshot R-MC, allowing for the winning goal to be
scored in overtime.
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season against Lynchburg with a score of 2-9 on Saturday, September
19th.
In another out of conference game against St. Mary’s, R-MC lost
in the last 3 minutes of the game when the Seahawks scored a goal
raising the score to 1-2. The late efforts made by the R-MC offense
proved to fall short that late in the game.
Yellow Jackets “Serve” it Up; Team Excited to Play
by Chris Lambert ‘10
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After the very successful and intense Gettysburg
Tournament the weekend of
September 4th and 5th, with
3-0 wins for all games played,
the women’s volleyball team is
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off against Mary Washington at
MWU just four days later with
an intense and close game that
acquired 19-25, 23-25, 25-23,
25-20, 15-10 match winnings
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win, 3-2. Tensions were high
but the Yellow Jackets prevailed. Star newcomer Mallory
Carter gave it her all with a
soaring 12 kills and 41 total
attempts. Leading up the offensive, Sam Block, Courtney
Anderson and Savanna Love
provided a combined total of
around 90 assists.
The team traveled to
Greensboro, NC September
11th for a weekend-long
Greensboro Tournament. The
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Macon against Piedmont for
another close and intense game
that unfortunately ended in
defeat for the Yellow Jackets.
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Winton had a total of 16 kills
with Jill Kubichan and Jessica
Sears provided 22 digs each.
The game ended in a 2-3 win
for Piedmont. The second
game, pitting Randolph-Macon
against Salem, brought the
Yellow Jackets back to the
top with a 3-0 win. ODAC
player April Hines completed
seven kills while Kubichan and
Mallory James managed nine
digs each. Love and teammate
Block had a total of 27 sets.
The following day, R-MC
played two back-to-back
matches against Greensboro
and Guilford, each ending a
win of 3-0 for the Yellow Jackets. Jessica Sears, along with
Kubichan, tallied up the digs
during the Greensboro game
with 26 while Winton pounded
out 11 kills. The Guilford game
was a much closer game but
R-MC came out on top. Carter
had 11 kills with Sears and
Winton knocking down eight
each. Overall, the Greensboro Tournament proved that
Randolph-Macon was still on
top and returned with a 3 out
of 4 win in the overall tournament.
The latest game, pitting
R-MC against Washington &
Lee was yet another extreme
game. Winton knocked out
a high 12 kills with Love
providing 17 offensive assists
and Kubichan led out with 19
total digs. At one point during
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W&L would take R-MC, but
freshmen Carter brought them
back to win 27-25.
It’s clear: the RandolphMacon volleyball team is burning up the court and staying on
top with an 11-1 overall. “So
far the season is going really
well, we have a very wellrounded team so everyone is
able to contribute,” says team
captain Savanna Love. “I think
as long as we keep playing like
we have been, we have a good
chance of doing well this year
in the ODAC. The team is excited to keep playing, we just
need to go one match at a time
and see where that carries us.”
R-MC Volleyball gets psyched up for their game. Photo courtesey of Savanna Love