The SpringHillian Volume 108, Issue 1
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Badgers Hosting ESPN on Saturday
This has been a school year of firsts for Spring Hill College athletics, and it continues Saturday night when national sports broadcasting network ESPN comes to campus to broadcast two college basketball games. Action will be streamed live on ESPN3 on Saturday when Spring Hill plays host to Central State in a 2:05 p.m. women’s game, followed by a 4:05 men’s contest. The games will be played in the Outlaw Recreation Center, and admission will be free, said Chad LeBlanc, SHC’s interim athletic director. According to LeBlanc, ESPN and the NCAA agreed to create a 24-game NCAA Division 2 showcase to stream games on ESPN3 or NCAA social media sites. “We were contacted by the NCAA saying that they (ESPN and the NCAA) chose our men’s and women’s basketball home games against Central State University as two of those games,” LeBlanc
said, adding that SHC is the only Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference school chosen for the showcase. ESPN3 is “a digital network that streams thousands of live events annually, in addition to providing on demand replays of recent ESPN events,” according to the sports network’s website. “It is only available on the ESPN app through mobile devices, computers and smart TVs connected to the internet,” LeBlanc added. This type of attention is new for Spring Hill, which is in its first school year as a member of the NCAA Division 2. “Not only is this the most national athletic recognition we have had recently, but it really is international,” LeBlanc said. “This is a great platform not only to show off a couple teams and the coaches and student-athletes that make them up, but really it’s a chance to show the vibrancy of our student body and local fan. In addi-
tion, we are also given the opportunity to show off the college itself through advertisements and video clips of the campus and activities on campus that will be displayed on air during the game.” Along with free admission to the games, fans will be treated to hot dogs at no charge (while supplies last), as well as spirit shakers, LeBlanc said. SHC’s Lady Badgers have started the season with an overall record of 9-10 and a conference mark of 5-5, having defeated Miles College in overtime, 71-68, last Monday night. SHC is being led this year by junior forwards Tiffany Valentine and Katie Krout. Valentine is averaging 21 points and 8.7 rebounds per outing, having just recently surpassed 1,000 points for her SHC career. Krout recently broke into the starting line-up and is contributing 13 points and nine rebounds per game. Junior guard Elise Reilly is also scoring 13 points
Jared Holland shoots a ball. | Photo: Men’s Basketball per game and is one of SHC’s leaders in assists and threepoint shooting. The SHC men started this campaign with a 6-14 overall record, including a conference mark of 2-9. Senior post player Brandon Fischer leads the way with averages of 13.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Freshman point guard Justin Allison is averaging 12.7 points per game and leads the team in three-point shooting. Fellow freshman Jordan McIlwain is
scoring 12.6 points per outing, and senior Jared Holland leads the team in steals and assists. This first school year of NCAA Division 2 competition for SHC has also included post-season tournament appearances for the men’s soccer, women’s volleyball and cross-country teams. Fans wishing to view Saturday’s ESPN3 games online can access the streaming through http://watchespn.com/.
O’Leary Closed for Repairs Caroline Weishaar | Reporter
Sydney Caudill, Caroline Cusick, and Emma Carroll enjoy a champagne toast as they celebrate 100 days left until graduation on May 4, 2019. | Photo: Caroline Weishaar
O’Leary Residence Hall has been shut down this semester due to maintenance needs. The dorm housed 39 residents who have since been moved to New Hall and Skip’s Place. Kevin Abel, Vice President of Student Affairs, made the announcement in person on Nov. 28, the week before exams. Residents were told they would continue to pay the O’Leary rate in their new dorm rooms. They were given an extended move out period of 48 hours as compared to the normal 24. Holly Banning, Director of Residence Life and Community Standards, stated that this was a perfect time to make the needed repairs for there was “adequate space for the stu-
dents in other areas of campus.” She noted that students reacted generally well to the news, but that many “asked a variety of questions regarding relocation logistics and pricing”. Former O’Leary resident, Grace Gundlach, recalled that her RA stated the repairs included fixing the 3rd floor plumbing and addressing a mold problem. Gundlach was disappointed at first. “My roommate and I had made our room into our home and so we were not excited about moving,” she said. Although, Gundlach did say that she felt the news was delivered to her in a very positive manner and that the Resident Advisors were “very helpful in answering ques-
tions and adjusting to the move.” O’Leary was loved by many for the affordability and large room sizes. “I loved how the building felt lived in,” she said. There is no information on when the hall will reopen, but the dorm will clearly be missed by many this semester. The college later announced in December that O’Leary’s temporary closure was for the purpose of updating “the bathroom facilities as well as some general maintenance performed throughout the building.” Built in 1968, O’Leary normally houses about 70 SHC students.
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NEWS
January 31, 2019
Tau Kappa Epsilon Bounces Back After Bid Day Emma Carroll | Reporter
16 new members ran out to Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity during bid day, doubling the size of their chapter on Jan. 19 at Byrne Memorial Hall. Prior to this recruitment season, TKE had 17 active members, making them the smallest fraternity on campus. If membership did not increase, TKE would have faced increasing challenges to maintain a strong presence on campus. “The biggest part of boy’s recruitment doing well is when a fraternity understands what they stand for and believe in because that is what you are trying to show the freshmen. I think that this year we figured out what we wanted our identity to be and we were able to prove that to the freshmen and in-
TKE members posing. | Photo: Emma Carroll spire their consideration to join our fraternity,” said Ben Kaftan, TKE Recruitment Chair. They have spent the past semester preparing for a strong recruitment by showing their involvement
with their philanthropy and the Mobile community. They raised $3,940 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and completed 250 service hours as a chapter. “It was really cool that when we pitched our values and ideals
SHC Updating Inspection Jack Gravolet | Reporter
If you have been in an elevator on campus recently, you may have noticed one precarious detail. It appears all of the Certificates of Operations are expired. Elevators surveyed certificates’ expired on July 5th, 2018. Although many use the elevators daily without incident, there have been two reported cases of students stuck in malfunctioning elevators. SHC senior, Mary Helen Jones, became the victim of an unfortunate situation when she was on the LAC elevator heading to the third floor when it stopped. Jones said, “Suddenly all the lights went off and the elevator came to a halt. I was there for about 15 minutes before public safety heroically came
to my rescue.” Another victim of inconvenient circumstance was SHC senior, Erica Powell, who was heading to the first floor of the Burke Library when she got stuck. Powell stated, “I was lazily taking the elevator down just one floor when I noticed the light wasn’t changing on the thing and the elevator wasn’t moving.” Like Jones, Powell was promptly rescued from the situation by Public Safety. She also adds, “I haven’t taken that elevator since I got stuck.” We reached out to Public Safety Communications Officer Donna McSweeny for comment and she said “I am researching this… there have been some changes with
our maintenance department and we are not sure if they are going to continue to be over the elevator inspections or that may be the responsibility of another department.” McSweeny assured us that she is diligently looking into getting this issue rectified. Additionally, The Alabama Department of Labor’s website states that “In its 2003 regular session, the State Legislature added Alabama to the growing list of states requiring an elevator safety inspection program.” This legislation requires that all elevators accessed by the general public be inspected annually.
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that 17 guys had those same beliefs and were committed to seeing those ideals grow in the future,” said Kaftan. Recruitment encourages freshman to get more involved around campus and in the community. The Interfraternity Council worked hard to promote Greek life to freshmen and guide them through the process, ensuring a successful turnout. IFC Vice President of Recruitment and Greek Standards, Robert Stewart, said, “It was amazing being able to play a role in making the formal recruitment process a safe and smooth journey for those who went through.” The other fraternities also saw success with their new member classes. Lambda Chi Alpha welcomed 10 new members. Delta Chi
welcomed five new members and informally recruited another member. Sigma Chi welcomed 15 new members, and informally recruited three more members. The Recruitment process serves as a way to get to know other students by fostering relationships which continue after committing to a fraternity. Stewart added, “It was really neat to experience recruitment from this perspective because it allowed me to interact with all of the organizations in a way that was different before.” IFC has made it known that their goal is to achieve Greek unity and a friendly environment for all students to feel welcomed and prosper under the ideals of Spring Hill College.
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OPINION
Volume 108, Issue 1
Caf After Dark: Pizza and Cookies
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Chase Brouillette | Reporter
For those unaware, the caf recently began its Badger Pizza after hours operation. This means that between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight, Monday through Wednesday, you can order pizzas and cookies from the caf with your badger bucks. Now upon first glance, this may not seem like much of an enticing offer, as why would you spend nine badger bucks for pizza you can
get for free during normal caf hours? Well let me be the first to tell you, Badger Pizza is much different from the caf pizza. With a variety of pizza options, including pepperoni, sausage, meat lovers, three cheese and vegetarian, there is something for everyone. The dessert options will also entice you as there are four different types of cookies (add ice cream for $1). With all of this said, the caf’s after dark enterprise is definitely starting with a bang. It’s even got some pretty cool boxes to add to the feeling that this is not your average caf pizza, and it still isn’t after you open the box and take a bite. I would even go as far to argue that Badger Pizza
is on par, taste-wise, with most pizza delivery chains in town. The handmade pizzas come fresh, warm and smell like an authentic pizza-pickup experience. The pizza reached far beyond my expectations, and the cookies came warm, soft and were overall the best dessert I’ve had in awhile once I added on the optional ice cream. In addition to the taste, the convenience just cannot be beaten. Once you call in your order, you can usually expect it to be ready in 20 minutes. When it’s ready, you can just pick it up at the caf. Once I tried Badger Pizza, I knew I would never need to order pizza from off campus again. Even once you are out of badger bucks, you can still pay for Badger
Pizza in cash. The number to call is 251-380-3891. It’s a great option for a night studying, late dinner or if you’re hosting
some people in your dorm. Caf workers, we salute you for this addition to campus dining.
Late-night pizza and cookie. | Photo: Chase Brouillette
Was the Government Shutdown Worth It? Caroline Weishaar | Reporter
“A government shutdown is when non-essential discretionary federal programs close. It occurs when Congress fails to appropriate funds,” thebalance.com states. From Dec. 21 until Jan. 25 this happened to the United States government. Those 35 days were the longest the government has ever closed in U.S. history. This historic shutdown began after Democrats refused to fund President Donald Trump’s border wall in this year’s budget. The Dem-
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ocrats believed the money used to build the wall could be better spent on increased technology to scan immigrants at the border and to hire more immigration judges, not to build a colossal metal wall. On the other hand, many Republicans argued the wall was necessary for border security to stop immigrants from illegally entering the country. It is estimated that Trump’s proposed wall would stop 144,000 immigrants, while providing jobs to low-skilled workers. This disagreement put the U.S. government at a standstill and negatively affected the entire country. While the U.S. government was shut down, many critical employees were working without pay and other non-critical employees were sent home without any pay. This forced many families to
take out loans to pay essential bills and caused a panic in many homes across the nation. Non-governmental workers around the country also felt the effect of the shutdown as airports experienced delays, national parks were closed, and many federal civil court cases were delayed. According to msnbc.com, the 5-week shutdown “cost the economy $11 billion.” Yes. Billion. Being that Trump was seeking $6 billion in his
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proposition for the border wall, the shutdown cost almost double what he was proposing. In the meantime, Trump made no progress in his project and the American citizens suffered as a result. Personally, I believe these negative consequences are greater than the need for a wall that many citizens see as a social injustice against our neighbors. The negative consequences of the government shutdown outweigh the (possible) benefits of the
wall. The government has been reopened, but only temporarily. Trump signed a bill to fund the government for just 3 weeks, so the discussions about border security can continue.
Trump made no progress in his project and the American citizens suffered as a result
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Jan 31-Feb 6
Thursday [01/31] Friday [02/01] Adoration with Student Writing Praise & Worship @ Contest Entries 8:30-9:30pm Due @ 12pm
AROUND THE HILL Saturday [02/02] Baseball vs. Missouri S&T @ Home - 12pm & 2:30pm (DH)
Baseball vs. Missouri Women’s & Men’s S&T @ Home Basketball Games: ESPN @ 2pm & 3pm 4pm
Sunday [02/03]
January 31, 2019
Monday [02/04] Tuesday [02/05] Baseball vs. Missouri Women’s & Men’s S&T @ Home Basketball vs. 11am Kentucky State Univ. @ Home 5:30 pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday [02/06]
Mardi Gras Ball
Zach Griffin, Austin Thompson, and Anne Honsberger pose for a selfie at the 100 Days to Graduation champagne toast. | Photo: Facebook
Rho Gammas posing with their PNM group on Bid Day. | Photo Courtesy of Amelia Hoffeld
Tiffany Valentine receives third SIAC Player of the Week. | Photo Courtesy of Spring Hill College
A group of seniors celebrate 100 Days to Graduation. | Photo: Morgan Jemison
Volume 108, Issue 1
Feb 7-13
Thursday [02/07] Friday [02/08]
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AROUND THE HILL Saturday [02/09] Sunday [02/10]
Boyle Lecture featuring Novelist Gin Phillips @ 7pm
Spring Hill students line Dauphin Street to pay their respects to Officer Tuder. | Photo Courtesy of Dylan Mire
RA Recruitment @ 11am-4pm
Monday [02/11] SGA Presidential Elections Info Meeting @ 5pm6pm, 7pm-8pm
Tuesday [02/12]
Wednesday [02/13] Baseball vs. UWF @ Home - 5pm
The rugby team in a scrum. | Photo: Chase Brouillette
Spring Hill Italy Center students celebrate their first week of class. | Photo Courtesy of Spring Hill College
Fraternity members cheer on their new recruits on Bid Day. | Photo: Emma Carroll
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LIFESTYLE
January 31, 2019
Studying Abroad to Seeking Adjustment Amelia Hoffeld | Reporter
After countless fulfilling memories, Spring Hill students made their way back across the pond after studying for a semester at the Spring Hill College Italy Center based in Bologna, Italy. Familiar faces of friends and faculty greeted them with relief and eagerness on their return home to the Hill. But, the nostalgia and reality check quickly set in for these new Italy alumni. Flying out of numerous airports, their journey set off on Sept. 4, 2018. Nerves and excitement filled their minds in every way, as they curiously stepped foot in Bologna. Although, falling into the routine in Bologna was easier for some students than falling out of the routine com-
ing back to the United States. SHC Senior Madeline Jones confirms, “as time passed, I began to find my rhythm and friend group and make myself at home there.” With the combination of stepping out of comfort zones, traveling, and classwork compiling, time flew. But, all good things must come to an end. The adjustment varies from student to student. Some Italy alum feel that the adjustment back home is bittersweet and believe the transition back to the Mobile bubble is not an easy one. Sophomore Morgan Greene shared, “you immediately have to jump back in. It’s easy at first, because you come home to a cohesive environment with your family. Then,
you have to come back to a place where you haven’t been and the dynamic could’ve changed while you’re gone.” Others feel differently. When questioned about the most significant difference between going to school in the U.S. versus Bologna, junior David Madrazo said, “In Italy, we were only in class with the 33 people that fluently spoke our language so it felt like a very small group of people. Then, coming back to Spring Hill, even though it’s such a small school, it feels like a lot bigger than it used to. It’s a reality check that a language barrier can make it seem like someone isn’t even there.” Spring Hill College Italy Center recruiters and alum,
Griffin Morgan reflects during a school trip to Auschwitz. | Photo: Amelia Hoffeld
Jordan Byrne and Mary Hutti, are doing their best to create a sense of community for Italy alumni. Hutti notes, “We are both extremely passionate about ensuring that students not only have a great time while abroad, but also use it as a means of broadening their world view, challenge their prejudices and ideas, and grow as an individual.” The two recruiters have taken on responsibility to host return sessions for students looking to process and share their experiences and new found opinions. Following a scurrying final week of pasta, papers, and packing, goodbyes were made and plane departures took off on Friday, Dec. 14., 2018. While abroad, students were exposed to the reality of the world outside of the U.S. such as becoming aware of social justice and migration in Italy, attending a human rights conference and a trip to the Auschwitz concentration camps in Poland. Greene explains, “I want to share my real experiences and new perspectives.” Feeling a change in herself, Jones adds, “adjusting to who I am now, how others see me, and remembering to keep these lessons in my heart has been one of the best, although sometimes
Junior Julia Gielniak exploring Bologna. | Photo: Amelia Hoffeld trying, adjustments from returning.” In light of the transition, several Italy alum students throughout campus highly recommend to take the opportunity to study abroad. Looking back, many may regret not going abroad and very seldom regret going. For more information on the opportunity to study abroad in Bologna, Italy, contact italy@shc.edu or visit http://kudzu.shc.edu/italycenter/. Look out for informational meetings this upcomin February to start your adventure abroad!
‘Tis the Girl Scout Cookie Season Sydnie Lee | Reporter
The mark of a new year means the beginning of the infamous Girl Scout Cookie season. Dozens of girls belonging to the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama spent their weekend beginning their 3 month-long cookie season. Despite the chilly weather and harsh winds, troops in Mobile set up outside storefronts across the city and sold boxes of their beloved cookies to people in the Mobile area. Troop 8003 of Mobile sold their cookies outside of Winn Dixie on Sunday afternoon. 10-year-old Lily, a Junior level scout, worked troop 8003’s booth with her
fellow scouts and a few dedicated moms. Lily has been a scout since she was 4 years old. “Next, I’ll be a cadette scout,” she says. After selling cookies with her troop for six years, Lily notes that Thin Mints are always the best seller during the cookie season. SHC senior Rob Stewart shared that Thin Mints are his favorite Girl Scout Cookie. He said, “Thin Mints rock my socks.” Senior Ashlyn Adams and Junior Nora Brooks also said that Thin Mints are their favorite cookie. Adams said, “they taste really good if you put them in the freezer and eat them cold.”
The troops of Mobile offer eight other delicious cookie flavors in addition to Thin Mints, including Caramel deLites and Peanut Butter Patties. The troops in Mobile belong to the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama which has over 5,300 members. According to the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama website, over 725,000 boxes of cookies were sold in the Southern Alabama area. Each box of cookies is $4 with the exception of the gluten-free cookies, which are $5. Booth locations and dates can be found through the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app or at http://www.
girlscoutssa.org/. The closest booth location to Spring Hill College is the Walmart located on the I-65 Service Road.
The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will continue selling cookies until March 3.
Nora Brooks with Thin Mints. | Photo: Sydnie Lee
Volume 108 Issue 1
SPORTS
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SHC Softball Preps for DII Competition Alexandria Rayford | Reporter Steven Kittrell and the Lady Badgers are very excited about their first season as an NCAA Division II softball team. “It’s going to be an exciting year, we’ve got our work cut out for us,” said Head Coach Steven Kittrell. Kittrell started with the team last January and admits that the team’s success in the conference was bittersweet, since it was not eligible for playoffs. The players will start the season with a tournament in the first week of February in which they will play seven games in three days against some of the top teams in the southeast. Aside from stronger competition, the team also must deal with the setback of injured players. According to Kittrell, the team lost two strong players last year that played a big role in the team’s success. Now it is a matter of who will step up and fulfill their roles. However, most of the players from last year have returned and the previous coach recruited a handful of freshmen. When asked about potential players to fulfill these
roles, Kittrell mentioned SHC senior Carmen Byrd, who just transferred back from the University of South Alabama. He also predicted that sophomore Caroline Hart will start in the lineup because “she’s a good hitter,” and that sophomore Brittany Hartung has been playing well so far in the season. Regarding centerfield, Kittrell says that freshmen Kaycie Saxton and Elise Caruso have made some progress. Kittrell hopes that the team’s pitching and defense will be beneficial to them in the upcoming season. According to Kittrell, if the team plays good defense behind their pitchers who “know how to spin it,” they will be okay. However, Kittrell also mentions that the team will really have to use strong instincts in order to make up for their lack of speed. “When you’re in a tight game, an instinctive runner can really win a close game for you.” says Kittrell. This season the team has three assistant coaches who are working the players hard in order to improve their swings, time while hitting
and on defense. They are really focusing on fielding ground balls, fielding fly balls and throwing accurately. “It’s been a long time coming” says junior Hannah Filmore, regarding the team moving up to Division II. Filmore and sophomore Hannah Brenton, both returning players, say that moving up has changed their outlook on the season. Knowing that they can compete in the playoffs motivates them to push each other even more every day. The girls cite their
close-knit bond as the key to their success last year. However, because so many players were added to the team, the girls are having to start from scratch. This includes both new and returning players learning how each other plays, from how good their arm is and how much ground they can cover. Brenton says, “once we get the team actually playing like a team, we are gonna be unstoppable”. Another big adjustment for the team is the new coaches. Every coach coach-
es differently, and with the continuous pattern of new coaches, the girls have had to readjust every time. Filmore predicts that this year they will be a strong hitting team since they have good power hitters along with players that are quick and can steal bases. Overall, it looks like the Lady Badgers and their coaches are feeling inspired and excited about the move up to NCAA Division II.
The softball team practices for the upcoming season | Photo: Softball
SHC Baseball Team Hopeful for SIAC Title Morgan Eiland | Reporter
New pitcher Christian Long prepares for the upcoming season. | Photo: Baseball
With its season right around the corner, the Spring Hill College (SHC) baseball team has been preparing for a potential Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) title this preseason. SHC officially joined the NCAA Division II conference in the summer of 2018, and the Badgers are now able to compete in postseason play in hopes to advance to the NCAA regionals if they win the conference tournament. With 17 seniors on the team, the players are elated that they are finally able to compete in the postseason. Infielder Maverick Latour is very excited about his final season as a Badger and the opportunity to end his collegiate career with a conference title under his belt. “I’m very excited about it because, I mean, I’ve been here for four years,” Latour said
while smiling during an interview last week. “So, to finally get the reward of being able to play for a postseason opportunity my senior year, it’s kind of like the grand finale,” he continued. The team is working hard on the field and in the weight room to be in the best shape as possible for a successful season. “We’ve got a chance, I think, to be pretty good if we put it together,” said Frank Sims, head coach for the Badgers, while standing on the college’s historic baseball field before the team’s afternoon practice last week. Preseason is a time to evaluate a team’s strengths. While Sims believes his team has strengths in every position, he said the team’s defense will be very successful: “Defensively, we should be pretty good, solid,” he said. Sims also added that he
hopes the team’s hitting is just as good as last season. “Last year we hit really well. I hope we do again. Hitting’s a little fickle. You never know about hitting,” he continued. After the pitching staff suffered injury after injury last season, Sims says that with the returners and newcomers, they should have a lot of depth to contribute to an overall strong team. Some key returning pitchers are seniors Austin Barrios and Zach Paulene. The newcomer pitchers expected to contribute this season are transfers Grant Atwood, Chance Shell, Taylor Gibson and Christian Long. The Badgers will host their season opener this Friday, Feb. 1, at the Historic Stan Galle Field at 3 p.m. against Missouri S&T.
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HILL YEAH!
January 31, 2019
ON THE SPOT
At what temperature do you consider it cold outside?
Chase Shellman | Senior “30 degrees�
Donte Oliver | Junior “Anything below 50 degrees�
Caroline Hart | Sophomore “40 degrees�
Erthaly Thomas | Freshman “Anything below 72 degrees�
‰ „ � „‹� — ›› — ™ By now, I’m sure many of you have heard of the tragic death of Mobile County Police Officer Sean Tuder. With American flags throughout the city and on our own campus being flown at half mass, Officer Tuder and his family remain on many of our minds every day. For those who don’t know, Officer Tuder was fatally shot in the line of duty on Sunday, January 21. Tuder was doing a followup investigation at the Peach Place Inn when, according to the Mobile County Police Department, 19-year-old Marco Perez shot him. Officer Tuder had been with the Mobile County Police Department since 2016, and served his country as a member of the Alabama National Guard since 2015. His official obituary states, “Sean was passionate about his job, loved helping others, and
being of service to his community.� Officer Tuder was recognized by his department for his dedication when he was named Officer of the Month in July 2017. The Florida native is being mourned in both states that he has called home. Officer Tuder was laid to rest in a public service on January 25. A host of city officials spoke at his service, including Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Mobile Police Chief Lawrence Battiste. The memorial service was held at Dauphin Way Baptist Church and dozens of Mobile citizens lined the streets during the processional to pay their respects. If you are like me, you may be asking yourself what you can do to help. Many of you may have attended the processional, and even the service, but there is still
more that we can do for the Tuder family. The Mobile Police Department has set up a memorial fund to help the Tuder family with any expenses they may have during this time of mourning. If you would like to donate, please visit www.mobilepd. org/memorial-fund/. Of course, many local businesses have also joined in by holding fundraisers for the family. If you cannot donate, a simple prayer for the peace and healing of the Tuder family would go a long way.
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