The
SpringHillian April 23, 2015
Volume 100 Issue 10
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Congratulations to The Class of 2015
Photo by: Hannah McIntyre By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor On Saturday, May 9, Spring Hill College seniors will take a long awaited walk down the Avenue of the Oaks. “As cliche as it sounds, it’s bittersweet,” said senior Public Relations and Advertising major Andy Cuff. “I’m so excited for the next chapter in life, but leaving behind my friends and wonderful community will not be easy,” he continued. Speaking of her impending graduation, senior Katherine Abalos said,
“You would think that the closer we get to graduation the more upset I would be, but I am actually really excited to walk down the Avenue in May. I have had an amazing four years at Spring Hill and I know that I am going to miss it a lot.” Abalos stated that she believes Spring Hill College has equipped her with all the tools she needs to begin the next phase of her life. “As much as I would love to stay here on the Hill forever,” she joked, “I cannot wait to see what comes next for me and my fellow Badgers.”
According to Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, Lindsay Hughes, Jim McKinney from the class of 1969 will be speaking at the commencement ceremony. McKinney served on the Spring Hill College Board of Trustees from 2002 to 2014, and will be receiving an honorary degree at the ceremony. Spring Hill’s pub, McKinney’s at the Hill, is named in his honor. Starting on May 1, Spring Hill seniors will have the first of a series of events leading up to their graduation, starting with The Final BBQ.
Amanda Yestrumsky, a senior Education major, said “To put it simply, my time at Spring Hill College has gone by way too fast. As graduation approaches, I am nervous for the road ahead.” Like Cuff and Abalos, Yestrumsky said she is ready to see what life has in store for her. “Spring Hill has helped me grow and become the person I am today, one that is ready to face the world and all that it has to offer,” she said. Yestrumsky is a member of Spring Hill’s International Service
Continued on page 3, see Congratulations
THE SPRINGHILLIAN
THIS WEEK
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WEEKLY FORECAST
April 23, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Thursday - 82/67 Thunderstorms
Inside News - Page 3 Read about incoming freshmen and the campus improvements SGA plans for next year.
Friday - 80/71 - Thunderstorms
Saturday - 85/66 - Showers
Sunday - 86/65- Thunderstorms
HILLIAN STAFF Editors: Julia Arenstam Cree Pettaway
Lifestyle Repoters: Ishemia Etheridge Elizabeth Briggs
Advisor: Stuart Babington
Sports: Brandon Krus
Photo Editor: Phillip Travis
Advertising/social media: Hannah McIntyre
Inside Around the Hill Pages 8-9
ISIP hotsed Run of theHill and the Catalina Wine Mixer.
Inside LifeStyle - Page 12
Career services launches CareerBeam and the Student Agency Class proposed new marketing stragegy to SHC.
HILLIAN CONTACT
Inside Alumni - Page 11
Read letters from past Alumni
The Hillian Newswire @HillianNewswire hillian _ newswire Letters to the Editors hillian@email.shc.edu Read the Hillian Newswire online at newswire.shc.edu
Inside Sports - Page 14
Check out two sides of the Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao boxing match and see senior athletes’ final round-up.
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Congratulations, Continued from the Cover Program (ISIP) and Delta Gamma. She stated that these organizations, as well as other activities she’s involved in on campus, have contributed to deepening her faith and broadening her service at Spring Hill. “I feel that during my time at Spring Hill, I have pushed myself to embrace each aspect of our mission statement,” Yestrumsky said. “I have been challenged academically in and out of the classroom, and learned what it really means to be an educator in today’s world. I hope to always bring a piece of the Spring Hill College community wherever I go,” she said. For 66 years the Avenue
has been where graduating students have gathered for their commencement ceremony. This spring will mark the 165 anniversary of Spring Hill College’s commencement celebration. Prior to 1949, the ceremony was held in Byrne Library from 1930 to 1949. Before that it was held at the Battle House auditorium downtown. Last year’s ceremony was moved indoors due to rain. If this happens again, the commencement ceremony, which begins at 9 a.m., will be delayed until 11 a.m. and will take place in the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center.
NEWS
State of Admissions By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer
The Office of Admissions at Spring Hill College is in the process of welcoming another record breaking freshman class in SHC history. Jonathan Strickland ’01, Director of Admissions, reported, “The Office of Admissions is in pacing with where we were two years ago in students submitting their enrollment deposits… and two years ago was a record-high freshman class.” According to the headcount enrollment, compiled by the Office of Academic Affairs, the largest class size in SHC history was 536 freshmen entering in the fall of 2013.
March 1, the priority deadline for the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid, has passed, and potential students are making their final decisions about their colleges. The National Candidate Reply deadline is May 1. Strickland stressed, “The end of April is crucial for college admissions. We’re working with so many students, making sure they have all the information they need to make their final decision.” Spring Hill is hosting one last Badger Day on Friday, April 24 to show students a day in the life on the Hill. Thus far, Badger Days and other campus tours have been extremely beneficial in giving prospective students a
3 chance to see if they could fit at Spring Hill. As for any growing pains associated with this increase in enrollment, Strickland said, “I don’t anticipate any major challenges with a large class coming in next fall. The college administration has been fully aware of the application numbers all year and has been great partners through the process.” Strickland noted how a large incoming class next semester will bring a renewal of energy and excitement to campus. Badgers are ready to see their campus community grow.
Student Government Improves Outdoor Experience on Campus
The current trail that circles around Mirror Lake. Photo by: Julia Arenstam By: Julia Arenstam Editor-In-Chief As the academic year comes to a close, Student Govern-
ment Association (SGA) President Conner Bueche is continuing to strive for fostering student relationships within the Mobile commu-
nity, while SGA Senate and Cabinet members focus on fostering student relationships on campus. One of the main aims of SGA in the coming academic year is to encourage the use of outdoor spaces. Members of an outdoor committee have made walking and jogging trails their priority. The group has met with conservation specialists to ensure the success of these new trails that will run from Skip’s Place to Burke Library to Mirror Lake. According to Bueche, SGA hopes to integrate these trails into the grander concept of the city-wide Delta Trails that will connect all the way to Dauphin Island. “We want to make sure that students can be physically active…to be on campus and run the trails here, rather than at South,” said Bueche. A major topic of discussion last semester centered on creating an outdoor social space on weekends. In conjunction with Rosalie Carpenter, Vice President of Student Affairs, SGA is looking to place fire pits outside McKinney’s. In other outdoor news, SGA plans to establish a bike shop outside of the Student Center where students can have access to tools to repair and maintain their bikes. They also plan to build a platform
and recreational area on Old South Lawn next to the baseball field. Bueche mentioned that SGA is also looking into creating a disk golf course. As far as residence halls are concerned, Bueche stated that he is looking to create more unity and have student feel pride in their residence halls. He feels that as they stand now, there is a lack of cohesiveness and a Spring Hill identity within the buildings. He mentioned his own residence hall, O’Leary, where you cannot even tell what floor you are on, according to Bueche. SGA will be furnishing dorms with matching furniture and other general cosmetic improvements. He also plans to create, or bring back, study spaces in each residence hall. Most significantly, all dorm room doors will be fitted with peepholes over the summer for added security. Other small improvements will be made across campus over the next few months. These include: a television on the cafeteria side of the Student Center to display student organization advertisements, a gazebo or outdoor area for the Fairways, and an outdoor area behind New Hall. Bueche stated that all of these changes are possible due to an increase in funds from the college. As a result of last week’s
Healthy Living campaign, SGA is aiming to bring more awareness to healthy options on campus. They will be bringing back fitness classes in the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center, such as yoga and Zumba. Other changes in the rec. center include the addition of a television in the workout room. Bueche stated that feedback is most important in ensuring that these measures are recurring and more permanent. In relation, SGA is legislating for early morning hours in the rec. center, offering availability to students before their early 8:00 a.m. classes. SGA will also be making some administrative changes in regards of student conduct. Next year, there will be a Director of Community Standards that will oversee student conduct. The position will no longer fall under the Office of Residence Life, but it will be a part of the Office of Student Affairs. Bueche stated that this will allow Residence Life to focus strictly on residence life policy.
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Sexual Assault Statistics at SHC
Schaeffer Lersch paints Emily Hansen’s nails teal during Guys & Nails Teal Fingernail Painting event for Sexual Assault Awareness Photo by: Ishemia Etheridge By: Cree Pettaway Assistant Editor For Sexual Assault Awareness month the Department of Public Safety has been sponsoring Sexual Assault Awareness events on Spring Hill’s campus. Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety, stated that there has been a rise in reporting sexual assault cases for the 2014-2015 school year. In comparison to 2013, where only one sexual assault was reported at Spring Hill, in 2014 six out of nine sexual assault incidents were reported. So far in 2015, four cases have already been reported. Warren believes the rise in sexual assault reports has to do with the “awareness and education” and that
sexual assault victims are feeling more comfortable reporting their assault. Warren said, “We hope to continue to build relationships with our students and community so that they will trust us and will come to us for help.” In order to protect sexual assault victims, the Department of Public Safety undergoes training so that they are “knowledgeable on how to handle these cases,” said Warren. According to Warren, Spring Hill College offers the option that if both the person sexually assaulted and their assailant attend Spring Hill, then the person who was assaulted has the right to ask that their assailant be expelled from the school. After sexual assault cases
are settled, victims are offered counseling, as well as other services the victim may need. “These remedies that you are offered are certainly [an] option, but each case is different. The goal is to provide the victims an environment where they can continue their education and can heal. They should be kept safe and should be free from harassment or any type of hostile environment,” said Warren. Parental contact is not required once a student reports being exual assaulted. Warren said that this allows students to control who has knowledge of their sexual assault report. When sexual assault cases are reported, “Schools have an obligation to investigate and deal ap-
propriately with reports of sexual assault,” stated Warren. “In addition to the school system dealing with the incident,” he continued, “the victim has the option of filing criminal charges with local law enforcement.” In Spring Hill’s case, local law enforcement would be the Spring Hill Police Department. Warren stated that if sexual assault victims are uncomfortable having Spring Hill Police Department investigating their sexual assault case, they can request to have an organization outside of Spring Hill handle their case. Warren stated that the only time the federal government gets involved is when a victim believes that their case is not
being handled in accordance to law and files a complaint with the Department of Education.
‘‘They should be kept safe and should be free from harassment or any type of hostile environment.” -Todd Warren on sexual assault victims.
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OPINION
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The SpringHillian vs. Badger Television
By: Julia Arenstam Editor-in-Chief
For the majority of the semester, I have had a spirited debate with Diego Juncadella, anchorman for BTV, about which media platform reigns supreme: broadcast or print. After endless witty comebacks (on my part), subvert pictures of someone parking illegally, and Nick Cage computer hacks, Diego and I have decided to finally to lay it all out there. Diego leads me to question why I so stubbornly argue that print media and newspapers will never die. Maybe it’s because I’m a traditionalist, or maybe because I find little more enjoyable than sitting down with a print newspaper and a cup of coffee, but I will defend the relevance of print media until the day I die. Or, maybe it’s because when I do sit down to watch the news on TV, I get so frustrated by the over-the-top production and celebrity news anchors that I either turn away, or turn it off after five minutes of hearing the anchors talk over each other. My counterpart likes to argue that no one actually reads the SpringHillian, yet when I walk into the caf on Thursdays, I see students blocking the projection screen as they hold up their copies of the SpringHillian. That’s not to say broadcast doesn’t have its uses. It’s great for a quick overview, or as background noise while you cook dinner or do home-
work, but when you want a real grasp of what is going on in your community or the world, where do you turn? Newspapers, whether they be online or in print. I like to compare broadcast journalism to movies and TV shows; it’s all nice and entertaining, but when it comes down to intellectual learning you turn to novels and literature, or print journalism. Most broadcast news stories, large or small, have less than one minute to condense the copious amounts of information--or gossip--that their reporters have purportedly gathered. The internet offers a bottomless well of information, a well that print journalists are constantly filling with investigative work. We call ourselves print journalists, but that doesn’t mean we are confined to just the inky platform of a newspaper. Print journalism is everywhere. It’s in magazines, blogs, and online. There is an endless wealth of timely topics that are more worth your time than some flashy TV program. As long as there is news in the world, there will be real journalists reporting it. So while BTV gives you 15 minutes of entertainment, The SpringHillian will consistently be there to investigate those lingering questions, without all of those pretty little people to distract you.
By: Diego Juncadella BTV Anchor
You are probably not reading this, but for the sake of indulging Julia, I’ll briefly make the case for why you shouldn’t feel bad for not reading this. Yes, my counterpart Julia did put me on blast after a picture of my illegally parked Jeep was printed on the second page of a recent SpringHillian publication. For the increase of readership that week, you’re welcome Julia. I too come from a world of deadlines, so I understand that nothing sparks content inspiration quite like desperation. TV anchors and reporters play a
prominent role in our high-paced society. When you present the news, the world not only watches, but listens closely. Audiences expect the story delivered to be honest, relevant and most important of all, timely. Print newspapers on the other hand, make great props. When I skip a class due to “food poisoning” and then subsequently encounter my professor in the cafeteria, I simply open the SpringHillian and suddenly, I am invisible. Although it lacks modern-day efficiency in news telling, a newspaper looks good on a coffee table and I hear puppy kennels can’t do without them. Unfortunately, in today’s highly competitive, highly digital news producing arena, its role is dwindling. Maybe I am too much of a modernist, but I like my news delivered to me like my coffee, on-the-go. Just the other day, I was walking to the library and witnessed a SpringHillian issue being used as an umbrella so that a student could access the BTV Livestream with her phone and not have rain droplets trickle down her screen. I’m not even kidding, that really happened. What Spring Hill deserves is a contemporary news source built by students who are forward thinkers. If we prevent change in the means by which we deliver news, we treat media like drunk men treat lampposts, disregarding its true role of illumination for comfortable immobility.
Letter to the Editor: Integrated Student Media From Dr. Babington The SpringHillian has been, is and will always be a student publication, and for that reason, this is the first time in the last nine years that the faculty advisor has taken advantage of this forum. I thought the final issue of the spring semester was an appropriate one for announcing a new direction for SHC student media beginning in the upcoming fall semester. The Department of Communication Arts added a school internet audio streaming site, toh.shc.edu, in 2012, and thanks to a generous benefactor, Badger TV was added in 2014. For many years, the Department of Communication Arts has recognized that modern media practitioners could no longer be just writers, only, but also needed the ability to tell stories through audio and video in order to thrive as professionals. When it became apparent that our student storytellers were being pulled three directions – by The SpringHillian,
BadgerTV and toh.shc.edu – we proposed a solution that addresses both trends. The print, video and audio storytellers will work as a common newsroom, with each member striving to seamlessly create content for the web, newspaper, television and audio streaming. This converged newsroom will work with a group of senior-level student managers who will edit and produce the content for all of the SHC student media properties. The newsroom will work this way: A student media staff member proposes the coverage of an outdoor philanthropy event that promises to attract dozens of students. That same student would attend the event with intentions of conducting a video interview and shooting footage of the event itself. This content would be produced for BadgerTV. The student would also shoot still images and do additional, in-depth newsgathering for a web and/or newspaper story. Audio-based coverage of the same
event might be used on the audio streaming site. While the audience is exposed to content according to their medium of choice, the storytellers get hands-on experience with a number of media platforms. The use of several different media technologies in the storytelling is not new to Communication Arts students. They have been exposed to multimedia communication for many years now. In the fall of 2013, it became mandatory that all Communication Arts majors take a media production lab in which they create and edit still imagery, video and audio. The changes we debut next fall will be an extension of this. However, this doesn’t mean that only Communication Arts majors have roles in student media. Interested students from a variety of disciplines can contribute, provided they are willing to pick up some multimedia skills. If that describes you, I hope you will contact me about our two student-media classes offered next
fall: CMM 373 and CMM 473. The frequency and quantity of the print editions, web updates, television shows and audio streaming programs offered will depend upon the number of students who register for the content production class (CMM 373) and the content management class (CMM 473). For now, we’re planning on five to seven editions of the newspaper each semester (reduced from the usual 10), three television shows and three audio streaming shows, along with a greater emphasis on maintaining a refreshed website, newswire.shc. edu. We’re not locked in on those numbers. Obviously, with a larger staff of content providers, the potential for more newspaper editions or broadcasts increases. I invite you to share with me your thoughts about these changes.
Stuart C. Babington Faculty advisor, The SpringHillian sbabington@shc.edu
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CLASS OF 2015
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Student Letters to The Graduating Class of 2015 I can see Alexis living in Washington D.C. after she graduates from law school. She’ll be kicking some liberty butt! -Christiana Milburn, sophomore, to Alexis Esneault, senior
In the next 5 years Lexi is going to be doing so much self discovery. I am so happy that she is going into the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. It has been amazing to see one of my best friends change so much for the better over the last three years. To think that I had some small part in her deciding to commit herself to social justice and service the way that she will be in the next year is such a blessing. After JVC Lexi is going to begin graduate school and make her family and me so proud. When Lexi completes grad school she is going to begin working with a school and help teenagers by serving as their counselor. Lexi is a beautiful person who is full of empathy, she is beyond ready to begin this new journey! Love you and so proud of you, Lexi! Fromie Gonzalez, junior to Lexi McGruder, senior My Andy, Knowing you has been an overflow of fortune I never expected. I can’t wait for you to see all the wonderful experiences life has in store for you. You deserve the absolute best, and that’s exactly what you’ll get. I can see you in five to ten years owning your own business, with me as your right hand of course because we both know how creative I am. By then there will probably be flying cars, so I’ll have no trouble coming to see you in Kansas (if you’re still there) from my home in New York (because I’m a big city gal and that’s where big city gals live.) We might even pick up Brazzo once in a while on trips to Punta Gorda to see Beverly in Barranco (Maybe the ginger will even be there). All this ridiculousness aside, Andy I’m very proud of you and will cry endless streams of tears when you leave (Maybe not endless, but you know what I mean. Congratulations on all your future endeavors. You’re the greatest.
Dear Alyssa,
Yours, Cree
I know you’re going to do some pretty amazing things after graduation. You’ve already been accepted into some amazing graduate programs at some wonderful schools. I know that you’re going to continue to lead, serve, and inspire others-especially your future students. I can see you sharing your love for art, books, poetry, service (and so much more) with everyone around you & I truly cannot wait to see what a wonderful impact you’re going to have on the world and the people who are lucky enough to come in contact with you. Thank you for four years of laughs, encouragement, support, and love. Good luck on your future endeavors! I love you so very much! Love, Ananya
Cree Pettaway, junior, to Andy Cuff, senior
Ananya Mahajan, senior, to Alyssa Fontela, senior
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CLASS OF 2015
A Walk Down Memory Lane...or Avenue
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Robert Zachary and Alexis Esneault “livin up that Walsh life.� Photo courtesy of Alexis Esneault Seniors Zach Ward, Nick Schaefer, Amanda Yestrumsky, Michael Derbes, Mary Katherine McKinley, Ryan Campbell during their sophomore year. Photo courtesy of Zach Ward
Andy Cuff, Scout Kirkis, Meeri Kangas, Michael Anderson, and Victoria Fasi celebrate Mardi Gras during their freshman year. Photo courtesy of Meeri Kangas
Current seniors, and past graduates, in front of the statue of Judith and Holofernes in Florence for their Art History class, while studying at the Italy Center. Photo courtesy of Alexis Esneault
Seniors EJ Martin, Zach Ward, Jesse Augustine, and Jack Howard during their junior year. Photo courtesy of Zach Ward
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LIFESTYLE
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Lamda Chi’s and Phi Mu’s get ready for the Lamda Chi Formal last weekend. Photo courtesy of Richard Pellman Phi Mu and Delta Gamma battle it out during Delta Chi’s Earthball philanthrophy event. Photo by: Hannah McIntyre
THE HILL
Sigma Chi’s at the Catalina Wine Mixer. Photo by: Lexi McGruder
Students, alumni, and members of the community participate in Run on the Hill. Photo by: Joy Morris
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Dr. Kaffer celebrates his retirement with his students at his classroom dedication. Photo by: Elizabeth Briggs
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MJ Connell, Eric Schwing, and Gerry Portela (way in the back) play a round of golf at the Spring Hill Golf Course. Photo by: MJ Connell
THE HILL
Left: Lamda Chi members, Dylan Gardner, Will North, and Clayton Ponseti get ready for Formal last Satuday. Photo courtesy of Will North
Above: Alex Segatta, Jacquelyn SaunĂŠe, Clare Wojda, and Emily Wellmeier partipate in the Run of the Hill. Photo by: Joy Morris
Left: Delta Chi members celebrate their Earthball Philanthropy event. Photo courtesy of Jay Howen.
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HOME ON THE HILL
April 23, 2015
Dear Spring Hill College graduates of the class of 2015: I would like to offer you a heartfelt congratulations on your achievements and your success! Isn’t is wonderful to feel the joy of knowing that one of your major goals in life has been achieved? Once upon a time, actually twice, I sat on the Avenue of the Oaks anxiously awaiting my name to be called. I couldn’t believe the day had finally arrived and all of my hard work had paid off. The sense of achievement and the promise of a new tomorrow hung over me like sunlight on a bright, sunny day. However, there was a shadow looming as well. There was the hint of sadness that I would no longer walk on the beautiful campus of Spring Hill College, and I would no longer see my favorite faculty members of my peers. There was also that nagging question in the back of my mind that asked, “What will I do next?” Well I am here to tell you that you have nothing to worry about. Discard the fear, and embrace the hopeful promise of tomorrow! I know that you are aware of the greatness of Spring Hill College, and you carry the pride of being a Spring Hill College graduate. The pride will continue always. There is no institution greater than Spring Hill. I know that you have been fully prepared for your careers. In fact, you have been more than prepared by your wonderful college professors. They have challenged you and helped you to embrace your greatness! When you step across the finish line, and you enter the world of careers and opportunity, you will find that the name of Spring Hill College on your resume will place you among the top candidates, and more than likely, the job will be yours. The name speaks for itself. There is no education greater and no college experience that could have prepared you more for your next walk in life. You have been encouraged to embrace spirituality, and the importance of service has been stressed to you. Many of you were already familiar with the importance of these two things and how they influence our lives and the lives of others, but after your experience at Spring Hill College, you should have an even greater perspective of the relevance of these two factors in life. With that being said, although, you are probably sad to leave, the beautiful campus, the experience, and the doctrine of Spring Hill College will live within you forever. You will find yourselves selling your institution to others who are seeking an education; you will even try to sell it to your children; you will find yourselves coming back to visit campus, and as Spring Hill College Alumni, hopefully you will find yourselves giving back to your institution in order to aid in its greatness! I hope that you have had a wonderful experience, and as an alumna who has great love for my alma mater, and as one who tries to remain actively involved in some fashion, I sincerely want to offer you my congratulations. In addition, I extend my faith in you, and I guarantee you that you are about to embark on the bright and prosperous journey of success. May you touch the lives of others on your journey, and may you continue to be touched by the experiences that have been introduced to you and by the ones that you will continue to embrace throughout your walk of life on the continued path to success. Congratulations and may God continue to bless you!
Lamda Chi Alumni Golf Tournament. Photo courtesy of Ryan Sanchez Dear Badgers, Last May as I drove away from Sprill, bawling my eyes out, I said to my mom, “How can you drop someone off at summer camp, and pick them up four years later and expect them to be okay?” Unfortunately, our families did just that. They dropped us off at the most expensive summer camp of all time and said “Hey, see you in a few years. And try to learn something while you’re there!” And here is what I learned: the real world, outside of those gates, is not like summer camp. As a law student at a large university, I found that it was harder to meet people and penetrate cliques now than it was at Spring Hill. Everyone thinks that I went to Wisconsin when I reference the Badgers. My peers don’t understand my experience, they ask if I had any fun at all (#lolz), or why I voluntarily chose to go to a school that was smaller than my high school. But, more importantly, I have found that this is exactly what makes Spring Hill so exceptional. It’s the fact that no one understands what makes our experience so special, no matter how hard they try. This is why Badgers continue to cling to one another, long after they leave the Avenue. And this is why you will too. Embrace it, class of 2015. Embrace the memories, your peers, and fried chicken Mondays. Because with Badgers by your side, y’all will be just fine!
Taryn Nash ‘14
Sincerely,
Sinead Crandle Class of 2005 and Class of December 2008
Photo courtesy of SHC National Alumni Association
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My dearest Spring Hill College, Writing as an alumni is quite a feeling, filled with pride, honor and an abounding love. I remember the first time I left Spring Hill as a visitor, I missed it, I missed the feeling of ¨home¨ it gave me. At this moment, living in Tacna, Peru, miles and miles away from ¨home,¨ as a Jesuit Volunteer, I could say I miss a lot of things, but what I can’t forget is the light that was ignited in me at Spring Hill College. I can’t miss it because it´s always with me, continually pushing me forward to set this world on fire and to live out cura personalis, care for the whole person. It’s always going to be the people, the memories, the experiences, the joys, the struggles and the spirit of the hill that I miss most and hold close to my heart. In 4 years, we grow so much. We grow for the greater glory of God. There are moments here in Peru that break my heart but I wouldn’t be reminded of why I came here and what brought me here if it weren’t for those moments. So graduating seniors, soak up every second of the ¨lasts¨and dream big. Leaving the hill might break your heart but it is in this breaking that we feel a kind of raw beauty. I like to think it reminds us that we are alive. So wherever you go, go with all your badger heart.
Con Corazón, Christie M. Alonso ‘14 JV, Tacna Peru ‘14-’16
Photos courtesy of SHC National Alumni Association Dear Spring Hill College, While I was a student, people would often talk about a “bubble effect” that happens at Spring Hill. I never really understood what it meant until I graduated. Now that I’m out, my perspective has changed and that bubble has burst into a thousand little droplets of water that you could have seen falling out of my eyes the day I drove down the Avenue one last time as a student. When it was time to go, my car was packed to the brim and silent – no music, just the sound of nervous breathing. I cried like a baby the entire length of the Avenue and I even saw one of my good friends driving and doing the same exact thing. So we stopped, got out of the car and cried like babies together -- no words spoken, fully wrapped in each other’s arms. At that moment, the metaphorical bubble had inflated to its limit – trying to shield us for a little while longer. For four years (or longer), you have the chance to embrace the bubble that surrounds and protects you from the sometimes difficult world. So, how do you do that? Get to know people, especially teachers, take a few risks and try to avoid caring what other people think about you. Remember: Spring Hill is not a “spectator” experience; so watching from the sidelines won’t get you anywhere. Life’s not all Java City and softserve, you see, but it can be if you utilize the valuable and unique lessons that you learn at school and apply them to your life. Embrace community wherever you go, embrace different types of people and new friends, and embrace your very precious time on the Hill. To the amazing class of 2015: I’ve found so far that when you seize an opportunity, they will multiply. Be open to growth and willing to challenge yourself. Good luck.
Matt LaBorde ‘14
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LIFESTYLE
April 23, 2015
A Healthier Lifestyle for SHC Students By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer
Graphic courtesy of Elizabeth Klein.
Study Snacks for Your Body & Brain By: Hannah McIntyre Staff-Writer
Everyone has their favorite study snack or drink, but do you know if your study snack is helping you or holding you back? With finals [almost] upon us, here are some study snacks that are good for you and your brain. According to Jo Lewin, nutritional therapist, whole grains are always a great choice. They give you “the ability to concentrate and focus.” There is a steady supply of glucose in whole grains that supplies the body with enough energy to get your studying done. Another great study snack, that there is absolutely no lack of in these parts, is seafood. The natural oils in fish are good for brain function and to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
and memory loss. Blueberries and tomatoes are also preventative of memory loss. Nuts and seeds are a popular choice for study snacks, and they’re both beneficial. Most nuts are a great source of Vitamin E. Seeds, like pumpkin seeds for example, have a large amount of zinc, which, according to Lewin, is “vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.” According to Kerri-Ann Jennings from EatingWell Magazine, eating the right amount of leafy greens, at least two servings is her suggestion, gives a person the mental focus of someone five years their junior. When asking around campus, peanut butter is a common choice paired with apples or bananas. Peanut butter keeps you feel fuller, longer; both apples and bananas are full of vitamins. Sophomore Maggie Vaché
said another go-to of hers is granola and soy milk, which can be found in the caf at breakfast. Now for a crowd favorite: coffee. Coffee has been a popular study drink. I mean, caffeine. But it is important to balance the amount of caffeine and sugar you are putting into your body with water while studying. Decaf coffee and tea are both great options as well. For more intricate study snacks you might need a kitchen to prepare, check out other ideas online. There, you will find snacks such as roasted chickpeas, avocado toast (yum!), toasted pumpkin seeds, yogurt power bowls, nutella energy bites and so much more. For something that doesn’t need preparation, check out the new, healthy vending machines around campus.
als and videos to effectively present your value to prospective employers, research databases designed to identify companies and industries with contacts for networking opportunities, and an updated job posting database including internships, entry-level, professional and executive jobs. Students can create alerts and find connections through social media. Networking and social media sections will describe a few of the sites that students should be engaging and tips on how to best utilize social media in their job search. On CareerBeam students will not be asked to visit multiple sites. Everything is condensed on one site. Jeremy Moore explained how important this program is. He said, “It is the most comprehensive develop-
ment tool on the market.” This program explores the job process from planning to landing a job. It is designed to help students. It is not only created to help get a job, but to get the job that is best suited to the individual. Moore also explained the benefits and deals that students are getting. He said, “The employer program used to be something you had to purchase independently.” Because this tool incorporates everything students have access to a free and beneficial tool. Go online to: http://cb.careersearch. net/login/?school_id=2525 and getting started on planning ahead.
Beaming Up Your Career
By: Ishemia Etheridge Staff-Writer
The Career Development Center has recently partnered with CareerBeam to bring students the latest career development information. The Career Success Center has a series of assessments, professional resume and cover letter builders, and search strategy resources for students. Features now available include: assessments and exercises combining into a Career Profile Report to help you define your best career path, resume and cover letter builders to help students through the process of creating accomplishment-based materials, reference and thank you letter builders to see your job search through to placement, interview preparation materi-
Last week, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Healthy Living Week across campus. Healthy options in the cafeteria included foods such as whole-wheat English muffins, sugar free desserts, hummus, and steamed vegetables. With an extended salad bar and more fruit options, students were thrilled with the increased availability of healthy foods. Director of Dining Services David Reiley recognized that students had many positive comments. He noted, “Our menu does have healthy options, and I do think more are definitely in order.” Mary Katherine Szikszay, SGA Healthy Living Week Chairperson, said, “Our goals are to assess the feedback and decide on what changes we can make permanently or reattempt come next fall.” SGA also provided healthy vending machines in the mailroom, Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center, Viragh, and Quinlan. These vending machines sell more natural foods in order to allow students to snack smarter. In keeping with a healthy living lifestyle, freshman Gabby Hantak held a Boot Camp on Tuesday night in LeBlanc. Hantak said, “I did a circuit workout that consisted of your typical exercises – push ups, sit ups, wall sits, squats, lunges, etc. I had so much fun working out with everyone! I just hope that everyone keeps up with these small exercises every other day or so to maintain their fitness.” Throughout the week, students who posted the Healthy Living Week logo to social media with “#shchealth,” in addition to those who signed up in the cafeteria, were entered into a raffle for a bike. The drawing was held on Thursday, and sophomore Christian Bahllinger rolled away with a shiny new bike. Szikszay stated, “Since this was the first SGA-launched Healthy Living Week, there are many revisions we look to make, but we truly are eager to rise to the occasion for hopes of continuing this trend in the future.”
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Online Music, Streaming, & CD Sales
By: Phillip Travis Staff-Writer CD sales in stores have fallen behind because of online music downloads and new streaming services.
Both the sale of CD’s and online music, on platforms such as iTunes, have taken a plunge because of streaming. TheAtlantic.com stated, “If CD’s are dead, so is iTunes.” Today’s music consumers stream their music from SoundCloud, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Vevo, and music blogs. Music consumers pay a subscription to listen to what they enjoy most. According to Cnet.com in 2014, “Streaming has jumped 29 percent, while CD revenue dropped 12.7 percent. ITunes sales has fallen 8.7 percent.” With consumers not purchasing physical copies of their artist’s music, streaming advertisers are getting more money, while artists and promoters suffer. Music has seen different eras over time. Now, music is in the digital era. Many still appreciate the old style of vinyls and CD’s, but the quality of digital music supersedes that of physical copies. Streaming and digital music can easily be shared and is
available everywhere. Sophomore Jennifer Medlock said, “Streaming or purchasing music online is more effective because you don’t have to spend as much money on buying the actual CD and you have the music wherever you go. With a CD, you have to rip the music from the disk in order to put the content on a device. That is a bit time consuming. This is a big factor in why CD’s sales are plunging drastically.” According to Billboard.com, 22.99 million albums were sold. That number was split between downloaded and streamed music and CD albums. Online music made up 11.18 million of the albums sold, while CD’s made up 11.10 million. Vinyl’s and cassettes made up the rest of the albums sold totalling 710,000. As years pass, the gap between CD albums and online music shrinks. CD’s made up 67.2 percent of album sales in 2011. CD’s made up 48.3 percent of albums sales in 2014, falling
beneath that of online and streamed music. Senior Brandon Nettles said, “Why would you buy CD’s when online music is free? Majority of the streaming stations and apps are free. If we’d like to upgrade to a better package, the subscription fee is cheaper than most CD’s. Plus, with online music and streaming, we are not limited to a certain amount of tracks. The amount of music we can get is endless.” With online music on the rise, the era of the CD begins to fade. Some consumers will still collect CD’s for collectable value. Music is on an upward spiral because online and streaming music has gone viral.
AveMen Student Agency Will Pitch a Re-Branded SHC By: Hannah McIntyre Staff-Writer
Patricia Hartman’s Student Agency class has been a part of the Spring Hill Communication Arts Department now for 26 years. This class if for upper division Communication Arts and Business students. It functions as a working advertising agency with one client each semester, and is designed to give students real-life experience in the professional world. This semester, for the first time, the client is Spring Hill College. The AveMen Agency, a name decided on by the team, consists of 14 students who have been working all semester to develop a new branding and positioning and integrated marketing communications plan for the school. Before plans could be formed, research was completed to survey current students, parents and alumni. The findings from the research provided a base for the team to develop the best strategic plan for the College. Each team member plays an important and strategic role in developing the Integrated Marketing Communications Plan. This consists of marketing, creative, public relations and promotions, Internet and media plans. All were created and honed by the team. Audio, video
and print advertising have all been produced and is ready for use by the school. Events have been planned, and a more strategic social media plan has been developed for the school in order to keep everything in line with the new brand. On Tuesday, April 28, the team will pitch its ideas to a panel of the college’s administrators in LeBlanc at 6:30 p.m.. The school will then
be able to decide whether or not to implement the ideas suggested by the team. The pitch will be open to students but seating is limited. Members of the team include seniors: Account Planner Diego Juncadella, E-Marketing Director Demi Jordan, E-Marketing Director Sami Hantak, Creative Director Bre Vaughn, Art Director Jack Watkins, Graphic Artist MarciAnn
White and Producer Mac Kitchen, and juniors: Research Director Leah McDonald, PR and Promotions Director Kristen Meyer, Graphic Artist Virginia Hicks, Media Director Bridget Duffy, Broadcast Producer Nick Smeltz and Traffic Director Hannah McIntyre.
Photo of the AveMen team by Julia Arenstam.
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Senior Athletes Recount Their Memorable Games
By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor As the year comes to an end, so do many careers of student athletes at Spring Hill. This year, there will be 30 male athletes and 19 female athletes
who will be graduating and leaving their careers at the Hill behind. Athletes have certain moments throughout their career that remind them of why they love the game so much and why they pursued a college career in the first place. Along with these memories,
these athletes will take away a lot more than just the game itself. Here are some of the memories several senior Badger athletes have shared, and what they will take away from their four years as a college student athlete.
Photo courtesy of SHC Athletics
Photo courtesy of Jack Howard “My most memorable experience as a badger athlete was a baseball game two years ago vs Southern Wesleyan. We went down 6-0 in the first two innings and then I came into pitch. I threw 6 innings of one hit ball in relief and we came back to tie it off of Willie’s game tying home run in the 6th. We won the game on a walk off in the 8th and it was one of the greatest comebacks I’ve been apart of. During this appearance, I found my niche as a pitcher and it has made me into the player I am today. I will take away 4 years of friendships, challenges, and success as a student athlete at Spring Hill. Not only was I able to pitch in over 50 games in my career, I was able to finish with an incredible undefeated season this year. My teammates will be my friends for the rest of my life, not many athletes can say that at larger schools.”
“My most memorable moment as a Badger athlete is definitely playing for the NAIA National Softball title. It was by far the best week of my life and something I’ll never forget! The experience of being a student athlete is one that has shaped me throughout my entire life. I’ve learned discipline, perseverance, dedication and teamwork that I hope to continue to incorporate in my future career & personal life.”
Shea Blanchard, Softball, Shortstop
Jack Howard, Baseball, Starting Pitcher “I would say my most memorable experience as a Badger athlete was when I played the last match of my career against our archrival Mobile. I lost the first set 3-6. Then the second set I won 6-3, and I had my opponent screaming at the top of his lungs in anger cursing in Spanish. I won the last set (10 point tiebreaker) 10-7. After the match, Martin, a Spanish speaking player on our team, told me he heard my opponent talking to his teammates after the match in Spanish. My opponent told his teammates that he was Photo courtesy of Rachel Failla never going to play tennis again because he was so mad about our match. I took pride in him saying this, because I love break- “Taking trips as a team is always fun, but when the Badger Golf Men’s and Women’s ing down my opponents to their breaking point. It gives me the teams travel together, we’re always in for a good time. Not only are the athletes fun, but confidence that I can beat any player on any day. The most im- the coaches make the experience even more memorable. But, there’s nothing more fun portant aspect of being a college athlete that I will be able to take than being bus buddies and sharing a blanket with Wesley Hunter. Athletic skill isn’t away and utilize in my future life is the personal relationships I what it’s all about. It’s about developing into a better person. The personal athlete I have built. I have built meaningful relationships with teammates, was as a freshman doesn’t even compare to who I am as a senior. Through upper classcoaches, and athletic faculty here at Spring Hill that I am very men teammates, I’ve learned how to behave on and off the course. This is something thankful for.” I’ve hoped to pass down to the new members of the team. It’s about the relationships you build, the person you become and the legacy you leave with your team.”
Dan Piper, Tennis
Rachel Failla, Golf
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Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao By: Phillip Travis Staff-Writer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. is arguably the best pound-for-pound boxer to ever live. Standing 5-feet-8 inches tall and weighing 151 pounds, Mayweather has earned a name as one of the best welterweight boxers in the business. Mayweather’s career boxing record speaks for itself. With 47 wins, 26 of which were knock outs, and zero losses, he is the top boxer in the nation. Mayweather received five titles in four different weight classes. In the years of 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2013, he won titles in the welterweight and middleweight categories. With an orthodox stance, Mayweather has a 72 inch reach. He has lightning fast hands and phenomenal footwork. Throughout his rounds, he adapts to his opponent’s boxing style. Once he has found a hole in his opponent’s fighting style, he exploits it. Mayweather has incredible defense. He guards his face using a high elbow block to prevent his opponents from making contact with him. With great footwork, he uses the shoulder roll to evade and dodge potentially fatal blows. The shoulder roll allows Mayweather to quickly throw a counter punch, as an opening is created. The forearm crush is used to stop a punch, creating space for an attack. He uses an open guard technique to lure in opponents. Mayweather fought a number of the best boxers in his weight classes: Oscar De La Hoya, Emanuel Augustus, and Luis Castillo are the three toughest opponents that he has faced. Many of his opponents were knocked out in the first and second rounds of the match. On February 17, 1999, Carlos Alberto Ramon Rois was one of the only men to last
full rounds with Mayweather, during the WBC Super Featherweight Champions. On May 5, 2012, Miguel Cotto pressed Mayweather in all 12 rounds, losing by score cards. The fight with De La Hoya May 5, 2007 grossed $2.7 million, the most since the Tyson and Holyfield fight in 1996. Sophomore Travis Florence stated, “I think Mayweather is a great and gifted fighter. I think his attitude is what keeps most people from admitting that he is one of the greatest boxers behind Muhammad. I believe that Mayweather will win the fight by the scoring cards, two judges to one.” Domestic violence against Mayweather’s ex wife in2012 landed him in jail and not competing for the rest of the year. With all of the titles behind Mayweather, many fans, along with the boxing press, pushed to see the boxing match of all time, Mayweather against Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao’s speed and power matches up perfectly with Mayweather. Pacquiao goes into the fight May 2 as the underdog with a record of 57 wins and 5 losses. Senior Groshawn Sellers stated, “Mayweather is the smartest boxer in the sport. He picks apart his opponents boxing style and gets into the head of who is fighting which disrupts their concentration. Once this is done, the fight is won. He will not lose.” With no losses on Mayweather’s resume, the pressure is on to win the fight. The fight is scheduled for May 2. In an interview with Jim Gray, Mayweather stated, “All I was taught was to win. As a kid, we had competitions to see who would tie their shoes the fastest. Who came first was most important. I don’t really worry about losing. I’m a winner. One fight does not define Floyd Mayweather’s career.” Mayweather plans on winning the fight. #MoneyTeam #Mayweather
By: Brandon Krus Sports Editor On May 2, Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao will fight in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the world welterweight title in what is one of the most anticipated boxing matches to take place in the history of boxing. Coming into this match, Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) is ranked number one in the world poundfor-pound and Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO’s) is ranked number three in the world pound-for-pound. According to Forbes, tickets for the event start at $1,000 face value with seats around the ring going for $5,000. As of right now, the cheapest seat, according to Seat Geek, is $4,116 with floor seats going for $22,441. These numbers predict that the fight can bring in close to $40 million for tickets inside the arena alone. Most people will watch the fight from home, which will cost them $100 on either HBO or Showtime pay-per-view. In total, it is estimated that this fight will gross up to $400
million, which would be one of the highest grossing events in the world of sports. Today, Mayweather is a favorite over the underdog Pacquiao, which means that many people will want to place bets on Pacquiao, as the payout would be much better. Although they fight differently style wise, both men have great attributes they bring to the game, especially speed and quickness. Even though Mayweather has won 47 matches in a row, I think that this could be the one he losses. Mayweather has great defense that allows him to outlast many of his opponents, but Pacquiao is known for throwing a lot of punches and being fairly accurate with his attempts. On average, Pacquiao lands 24 punches per round, which is one of the highest in boxing. His quickness gives him the opportunity to land his jabs and power punches frequently, especially in the early rounds. Also, Mayweather has had a little trouble dealing with left-handed boxers in the past. In his fight against Robert Guerrero back in 2013, Mayweather had a difficult time getting comfortable in the early rounds, where Pacquiao is pretty effective. Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach said, “I believe that Manny being a southpaw will be a factor in this fight. Manny showed me tape of Floyd fighting a southpaw and told me that that is exactly what we are going to do in this fight. I can tell how much this fight means to Manny because he has watched tape on Floyd. Manny has never watched tape on any fighter before. This could be our greatest night.” If Pacquiao can land some early crucial power punches in the first few rounds, he will be in a good position to take down the greatest boxer in the world.
Fit Tip of The Week: Trigger Point Therapy By: Justin Goonan Badger Strength & Conditioning
Many students’ workout productivity may soon decline due to the added stress of final exams just around the corner. Today’s tip will help relieve physical stress that can build within your body in the form of hypersensitive “knots” and Name: Trigger Point Therapy Target: Areas of the body experiencing extreme soreness or tension. Key areas include: Hip Flexors, Calves, Quadriceps, Foot arch, Pectoral/Deltoid region
Timing: Pre-Workout or Recovery
Execution: • Maintain pressure throughout the massage. • The more uncomfortable it is, the more it needs to be massaged. • Spend more time on any sore spots that you find. Important: • Avoid rolling/massaging directly on joints and bone (i.e. shin) • Thirty (30) seconds per area is ideal Variations: • Foam Roller • PVC Pipe • Compact balls (tennis ball, lacrosse ball, golf ball, etc)
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On the Spot: What is on your SHC bucket list?
Travis Cummings Sophomore
Tonisha Houston Junior
Alyssa Fontela Senior
“I want to study abroad in Europe.”
“I’ve always wanted to go through a drive through in a cardboard box as a vehicle. I want to have a photo shoot by the cupola.”
“I would like to go skinny dipping in the country club pool.”
“I wanted to have a picnic on the catwalk....to play a round of golf with Dr. Kaffer.”
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