vol. 104.

#6

October 3. 2013

Marthapalooza growing as time continues

MATT MURPHY
deputy news editor
Berry will be continuing its annual Marthapalooza tradition this year. The preparations for the annual event are in the making, and it will occur on Oct. 5. Marthapalooza is the late-night carnival event held at Clara Bowl on the Saturday night of Mountain Day. However, Marthapalooza has not always been a custom here at Berry. Cecily Crow, Director of Student Activities, said a social gathering used to be held off-campus. There was a long standing nonBerry event affiliated with Mountain Day called the field party, Crow said. It created an environment where maybe unsafe choices were made related to alcohol. Because of the nature of the field party, the desire to create an alternative event arose. In the early 2000s, we saw a need to provide an event that gave students an alternative from going to the field party, Crow said. We planned it specifically on Saturday night, late night. Thus, Marthapalooza was born. In 2005, the first Marthapalooza was held after a month of planning, and about 800 students attended. The number of students in attendance has only grown since then. In recent years, the number in attendance has been between 2,000 and 2,500 people. After a period of time, Marthapalooza overshadowed the once popular field party. Eventually, the field party no longer existed, Crow said. The budget for Marthapalooza has also grown since its beginnings. It is a component of the Student Activities Office. This years budget was approximately $50,000. Approximately 70 percent of that budget goes towards the carnival rides themselves. Marthapalooza has now become almost completely run by students. An entire committee is dedicated to the planning of the event. The Marthapalooza committee, the student-run committee that plans for Marthapalooza, is in charge of many important aspects of the carnival, such as the theme.

Lady Vikings Volleyball continue winning streak

p. 11

Berry participates in Coosa Valley Fair p. 8

Government shutdown p. 6

Views on texting and driving p. 4

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Dining Hall may switch to reusable to-go boxes

MEGAN REED
news editor
SGA and the Green Team are collaborating with Dining Services to explore the possibility of converting to reusable to-go containers in the Dining Hall. The SGA Student Affairs Committee is a subcommittee comprised of SGA members and other students. Students can approach this committee with ideas about how to improve campus life. The Student Affairs Committee, along with the Green Team, is researching the containers further and working towards beginning the transition to reusable containers. The Dining Hall currently uses about 2,000 to-go containers each week, food services director Fraser Pearson said. While the containers currently distributed are made from recycled materials and are biodegradable, switching to reusable plastic containers would help reduce overall waste generated from the Dining Hall and would be more environmentally friendly, sophomore Maria Santos, the Green Team representative for the initiative, said. The Green Team has been researching other schools which use reusable containers in their own dining halls and has been generating ideas for how Berry could use this system. One idea which has been considered involves students scanning their student ID cards to borrow a to-go container from Dining Services. The student would later return the container and scan their card again. Dining Services would be able to keep records of which students had borrowed to-go containers. Students who did not return the container may have the price deducted from their Flex Bucks count, Santos said. The estimated price of each container would be about $3 to $5, junior Ben Riggs, SGA president, said. The reusable containers would need to be returned to the Dining Hall in order to ensure their cleanliness, Pearson said. Commercial dishwashers, like those used by Dining Services, are able to reach higher temperatures and can clean dishes more effectively than home dishwashers or hand washing.

Students truck goes up in flames

PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRADLEY BROWN

SEE BOXES P. 2

Senior Will Richards truck caught fire on Tuesday behind McAllister Hall. The report to the Berry Police Department was made at 12:04 p.m. The reason for the fire was not clear at press time. Because the truck was a 1995 GMC Sonoma, Richards said he wasnt surprised that it caught fire. For the full story, visit vikingfusion.com.

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The Mountain Day carnival has evolved and seen increased attendance since it began in 2005.
also help work with concessions, the family hour, and clean up. The event this year will have several new additions. This year we have the Flying Dutchmen [carnival ride], which is like a pirate ship, Crow said. Laser tag and a caricature artist are also supposed to be new attractions at this years event. Crow said that Marthapalooza is an important event that all Berry students should experience. Marthapalooza is probably the one event that almost every Berry student experiences and is usually a favorite memory as seniors graduate, so dont miss out on it if youve never been, Crow said.

The committee brainstorms in spring semester, Crow said. They spend a meeting throwing out all ideas, and then they just narrow it down by vote. The Marthapalooza committee is split into sub-committees, one of which is the volunteer committee. Sophomore Ree Palmer, a member of the volunteer committee, said her committee was in charge of several aspects of the event. We are in charge of recruiting volunteers for the event for all of our different set up shifts and shifts during the event, Palmer said. We also manage clean-up shifts. The volunteer committee recruits

students to man certain aspects of the event such as set-up.

Marthapalooza is probably the one event that almost every Berry student experiences
They [volunteers] help us set up on Thursday and Friday, Palmer said. During the event, they will help us check wristbands coming in the event. They will also work the lines. In addition, student volunteers

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On Sept. 24 a student reported that another student put his hand down her pants without her consent. On Sept. 25 a student reported that their bicycle had been stolen.

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On Sept. 29 a student was arrested for underage alcohol possession after found under the influence in a residence hall.

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The plastic containers would most likely be clear and feature a leakproof latch, but the appearance of the container would only be finalized after students decide to go forward with the program, Riggs said. Student interest will be essential in implementing this program, Riggs said. If theres not [student interest], theres no reason to push this upon the students because I really want things like this to be student-led, Riggs said. Currently, were just looking at student interest and seeing where we want to go from here. Students interested in becoming involved with this initiative can contact Maria Santos.

On Sept. 29 a student reported that their bicycle had been stolen. On Sept. 30 a student reported that their bicycle had been stolen. The bicycle was recovered by officers on Oct. 1.

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Jemeleh Coes, 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year, will be speaking about students with disabilities in the McAllister Auditorium on Oct. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. CE Hearn, will be performing in the Ford Auditorium on Oct. 3 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. CE

All classes after 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 are cancelled so that students can participate in the Mountain Day parade. The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. on the library lawn.

Mountain Day Olympics

On Oct. 4 students will be competing with their residence halls in events such as tug of war and an egg toss. The Olympics begin at 3 p.m. on the lawn in front of Green Hall.

Mountain Day Talent Show

Mountain Day

Students will be showcasing their special talents at the Mountain Day Talent Show in the Ford Auditorium on Oct. 4. There are two shows at 8 and 10 p.m.

Berry will be celebrating Martha Berrys birthday all day on Oct. 5. Events will include the 5K and 2-Mile Health Walk (7 a.m.), the Grand March (1 p.m.) and the Mega Reunion (5 p.m.).

Marthapalooza

This carnival will feature several rides, as well as laser tag and a caricature artist. Marthapalooza, which has a pirate theme this year, will be held in Clara Bowl from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Oct. 5.

Resume Basics

Information sessions about writing and building resumes will be held in Krannert 250 on Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.

International Opportunities Fair

Learn about study abroad opportunities available at Berry at the international opportunities fair on Oct. 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Krannert lawn. The rain location will be in Krannert Ballroom.

Brian Hicks Reading

Fall Break

Brian Hicks will be reading from his book Toward the Setting Sun: John Ross, Major Ridge and the Battle for the Cherokee Nation on Oct. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Krannert Ballroom E.

There are no classes Oct. 12 through Oct. 15. Berry College Volunteer Services is organizing an alternative fall break trip to Nashville, Tenn. for students who wish to spend the break doing community service.

Yearbook to be delivered in spring

MATT ROBINSON
staff reporter
This year the Cabin Log, Berrys yearbook, will be distributed to students in the spring instead of the fall in an attempt to change the way students think about yearbooks. The price of the yearbook used to be built into tuition fees for all students, but a few years ago that changed. Now students pay for the yearbook out-ofpocket. Therefore, many students have not bothered to purchase a yearbook in recent years. The price this year will be $25 until Dec. 15, when the price will go up to $50. Part of the reason, according to the yearbooks editor-in-chief Kirstie Broadwell, is that students used to have to wait several months after the end of the academic year to get their yearbook. By that time, many students either forgot to buy a yearbook or were so far removed from the previous school year that they did not see the point in buying one. In addition, students who graduated in the spring had to have their yearbook shipped to them later that fall. Broadwell said that last year Julie Bumpus, associate vice president of student affairs, suggested the possibility of a spring publication. This year, that idea will become a reality. With an earlier publication time, about one week before the end of the academic year, the yearbook staff hopes to create more anticipation for the yearbook. Hopefully, publishing in the spring will drive more excitement for the yearbook, and more people will purchase it, Kevin Kleine, advisor of student publications, said. Kleine also said that because the yearbook must be finished much farther in advance, students working for the yearbook will have more time for their academics at the end of the spring semester. Kleine said, however, that the yearbook will not be a yearbook in the classic sense. Since the yearbook has to be completed earlier, any events after March 1, including spring commencement and some spring sports, will not be included in this years edition. Kleine said those events could potentially be put in the next years yearbook, but combining two separate academic years into one yearbook may be a bit cumbersome. Senior Liz Robbins said that while publishing in the spring would not provide a holistic perspective of the year, it would motivate students to purchase a yearbook while the year was still fresh in their minds. In addition to the earlier publication, the yearbook will also be printed in full color again this year.

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October 3, 2013

Enforce on texting & driving

Texting while driving makes a driver 23 times more likely to crash, according to Mary Madden. There have been twice as many deaths from texting and driving than from driving under the influence. These two statistics are big problems, but another big problem is that people know how dangerous multitasking while driving is; yet, they still continue to do so. The solution almost seems to be too obvious: the law should be more enforced so there will be less accidents and deaths. The argument remains: some people will still text and drive, regardless of how seriously police officers decide to take this law. But if you think about it, that argument can be made about any law, so it is no excuse to not take this seriously. We are all guilty of checking our phones or sending a quick response back to our BFF, but that does not make it any more okay or safe. Checking our phone distracts us and takes up more time than we think. Just taking a slight glimpse at your phone already takes five seconds of your attention. Checking social media, sending a text or surfing the web takes away more time, causing more of a possibility to swerve or get into an accident. Why arent more police officers pulling these people over? Not reading or sending a text can save a persons life. Enforcing more emphasis on not texting while driving will help people more than they think. It might seem like a drag to have to wait ten minutes to text your boo, but saving a life or not getting a ticket both seem like a fair trade. If this law is more imposed, more lives will be saved. The fact that there are more deaths from texting while rigidly driving than from a DUI is saying something. Why arent police officers taking this seriously? This is a law for a reason. They should do a better job at executing this.

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So hey kids, I really like this guy. I realise that writing an opinions piece about some guy at Berry I like sounds stupid, but go with me on this. I think that if you like someone, you should let them know. I know after being single for almost four years it can be a bit tedious when it comes to seeing a cute guy/girl on campus and crushing on them. You see then, find out you have smilar interests, stalk their facebook and even, I dont know, see them running shirtless around campus a few times. It becomes this incredibly annoying world where they are there and you arent and it seems like there isnt anything you can do. But wait, there is something you can do. Just go up to them! What do you have to lose? They dont like you back? Sucks. Take a deep breathe and get back out there man. Life is too short for you to be

Just tell him Let it flow

sucked into a crush for a long time. Take my ridiculous love life for example. I have liked this boy since I came back to Berry this semester. I think he is the bees knees. We hung out a bit on our own and I thought we really got along. I thought, You know, I want to date him. So I told him I liked him. I just said it. Did it worked out? Of course not, but hey, I put myself out there and that is what really matters. Dont be afraid of rejection. Let rejection be afraid of you. I know there are many of you on campus that are probably a lot better with relationships than I am, but I do know there are a handful of you that are a bit shy and this ones for you! Tell that boy/girl that you think they are the most adorable person that has walked the earth and hey, maybe your luck will turn out better than mine! You know, a lot of times, people know you are into them, regardless of what movies tell you. If your McDreamy is aware of your feelings, there really isnt a reason to confront them about it. On the other hand, it may take time for McDreamy to realize you dig them; thats OK too. It gives you both time to really figure out your feelings before taking any action. If you are patient, romantic feelings (or lack thereof) become much more evident to both parties. So if Im spending a lot of time with this girl I like, a couple things will happen. First, Im going to figure out whether or not I actually like her as a person, as someone I would like to date, or if shes just someone who would be best to keep as a friend. Second, she is going to have time to decide if she has any of those feelings for me and if she wants to do anything with said feelings.

Of course, there does come a point where it is best to let your crush know that you have legitimate feelings for them if they are unaware. But its hard for me to think of a time where it is smart to just walk up to a random attractive person and say, Hey, I really want to date you. Unless, of course, you live in the world of Crazy, Stupid, Love. Now, this is coming from a guy who hates few things more than talking to new people, but it just doesnt seem logical to tell a random person that you have the hots for them. If someone ever did that to me, I would probably be a bit freaked out and probably wouldnt talk to them anymore. What Im saying is, let relationships grow organically. This is college, a time for learning; take that time to learn what it is youre looking for in a partner before rushing into things.

OLIVIA BROWN

features editor

Dont be afraid of what an internship offers

Boot Camp. Those were the words Loren Solomon, founder of Advertising For Good (AFG), an Atlanta based advertising firm, used to describe the summer account service internship I had recently been hired for. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, boot camp is defined as a program or situation that helps people become much better at doing something in a short period of time. Internships are intended to introduce people, mainly students, to the field of work they are planning on entering after graduation; you usually learn the basics to prepare you for the work force, and most internships take place during the short summer months (though some are available in during the fall and spring semesters as well). I was shocked at the time, but I quickly realized that Loren had described exactly what an internship was supposed to be: boot camp. As Im assuming, most students, especially me, expect an internship to be one of those summer jobs where all you do is make coffee or lunch runs for your bosses. We never imagine it would be a job where you learn any major skills; its just an in. However, that couldnt have been more wrong about my internship at AFG over the summer. On my first day of work at AFG, I was able to sit in on a meeting between Loren and one of the consultants working with her. I probably learned more in that one meeting than I have in any of my classes at Berry so far. I dont mean to knock on any of the professors at Berry, but there is a clear difference between learning theory in the classroom and working through actual situations in the real world. However, even though I learned more in that one meeting, it seemed like everything that I had learned here at Berry up to that point was now coming together because I was experiencing it firsthand at the internship. In addition to sitting in on various meetings and doing administrative tasks, Loren, along with my other bosses, Madeline and Amelia, allowed me to take on tasks that werent necessarily in my job description, but were tasks that I enjoyed doing. For example, I had the opportunity of designing an e-newsletter that went out to all of AFGs contacts, clients and even potential contacts. It was awesome. I was able to do something I love (layout pages and graphic design) in an environment where I was able to receive feedback from some of the best in the business. I dont believe I would have gotten that kind of opportunity at any other job or internship. It was an experience that has changed and shaped the way I think about design. My internship at AFG got my feet wet and introduced me to a field that I want to work in after I graduate. Even if you intern somewhere doing something that you realize isnt exactly what you want to do with the rest of your life, its okay. Thats the beauty of internships. Its an experience/job that you dont have to make a long-term commitment to. And, honestly, interviewers love seeing those on your rsum. Even if I hadnt enjoyed the internship as much as I had, I wouldnt have traded it for anything in the world. The experience I gained while working for Loren, Madeline and Amelia was incredible. I now know what to expect when I get my first fulltime big girl job. So my advice is to not be afraid of what internships, excuse me, afraid of what boot camp has to offer. Work hard; learn from it; and enjoy it as best as you can.

What is your biggest fear?

Going to class in my underwear.

Andrew Merical Freshman

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In Meditation XVII, John Donne says, For affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man who hath enough of it. There has been a copious amount of interruptions in this world that lead people to question the confidence and faith in a higher power. By interruptions, I most precisely mean the disasters or horrific events that can change a persons mind about the existence of good in the world. Since these catastrophic occurrences and events disrupt our view any other religions are real, we must face the question: if God exists, why does suffering? Why is suffering necessary to attain enlightenment? Why must we go on in a world filled with desire that leads to a life filled with suffering? Many people argue that suffering creates hesitance on whether a higher power exists and diminishes faith, regardless of the religion it roots from. But without this suffering, there is no wisdom. Without suffering, there is no faith. By saying this, I am most definitely not implying or trying to state that the travesties are right or okay by any means. But with this suffering, it helps people to be able to connect with the higher power that they look upon in their religion. Acknowledging and accepting suffering seems to benefit people because of the

Suffering in religions

relationship it creates with a person and their higher power since that god is a part of our suffering as well. This also means that the concept of free will most likely exists, and without the faith and wisdom from suffering, most religions fall apart, along with the idea of gods of pathos. Not only is suffering beneficial for those in Christianity, but it also is for those in Taoism who are on journey to attain the Tao and enlightenment. Realizing and accepting suffering benefits those in Buddhism because through this acknowledgement of desire and suffering, they can find a way out of samsara (the endless cycle of death and rebirth). Hardships and suffering are inevitable and we must accept and acknowledge them. In the poem by John Donne quoted earlier, he plunges into the concept of suffering and how growth and maturity stem off of it. We are made fit for the higher powers that we avidly take belief in because of the afflictions that the world throws at us. With the tribulations, people get closer to their goal in their religion. In religion, acknowledging and accepting suffering can only benefit. Realizing what suffering is gets religions closer to their Heaven, the Tao or their Enlightenment.

Not knowing what to do.

Taylor Norton Junior

Madison Chandler Senior

Getting old.

The LSAT.
Kim Hawkins Senior

October 3, 2013

THE GOVERNM
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EACH INDIVIDUAL SUBCOMMITTEE HOLDS HEARINGS ON THE PROGRAMS THEY CONTROL AND HOW TO DISTRIBUTE THE MONEY ASSIGNED TO THEM IN THE BUDGET RESOLUTION PROVIDED BY CONGRESS.

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OLIVIA BROWN
features editor

THE 12 APPROPRIATION BILLS

ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEES, THEN PROPOSED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED.

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MENT SHUTDOWN
While there are no immediate effects for most citizens, the battle over raising the debt ceiling could pose a greater threat. The most confusing part of all, though, is how a budget is even passed by Congress. Below you will find this process broken down into simple steps, as well as important facts about the shutdown that you need to know.

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IF THIS PROCESS TAKES TOO LONG AND GOES PAST THE DEADLINE ON OCT. 1, CONGRESS WILL MOST LIKELY PASS A CONTINUING RESOLUTION. THIS PROVIDES TEMPORARY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES BASED ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S BUDGET.

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PRESIDENT, WHO CAN THEN SIGN IT INTO LAW OR VETO IT.

IT COULD AFFECT OUR RESOURCES. MEGAN BOSWELL, SOPHOMORE

October 3, 2013

Falls Finest Festival promises fun

CHARDONNA Y COPELAND
staff reporter
The 65th Annual Coosa Valley Fair, also known as Falls Finest Festival, is in full swing this week with a wide array of activities for all ages. This year, Berry faculty, staff and students will be participating in various events and activities. The fair began on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and will continue until midnight Saturday, Oct. 5. Iris Peeler, Berrys Dairy Supervisor, confirmed some of our very own Berry livestock will be on display all week within the livestock pavilion, though no one will be showing the animals in competition. Student Enterprise banners and information about tours are displayed as well. On Thursday, Oct. 3 the Berry equestrian team will do an informative exhibition. There will be two sessions, one at 6:15 p.m. and at 7:15 p.m. They will feature a demonstration with the horses, as well as provide information about the team and Berrys animal science program. This event will be primarily student-led. The demonstration will take place behind the livestock pavilion. The students and staff are looking forward to participating in the fair.

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AROUND 80,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED to attend the Coosa Valley Fair this year. During your visit, keep an eye out for Berry students who will be exhibiting livestock and doing an informational equestrian demonstration.
Many people (outside Berry) dont realize how involved students are with the animals and the scope of our animal science program, Kevin Ellis, barn manager at The Gunby Center, said. Barbara Carter, assistant professor of the kinesiology department, has been a volunteer at the fair for 40 years. She recommends that students check out the homemaking exhibits, the flower show, the village shops, the art and photography exhibits and the livestock exhibits, which Berry participates in during the fair. This year, Carter is serving on the agricultural committee in the livestock area and the admissions committee. Other special events for this years fair include the annual cheerleading competition and Coosa Valley Fair pageants throughout the week. New attractions for this year include the On the Edge Two-Wheel Action Show from Birmingham, Ala. on Friday night and Banana Derby Races, in which monkeys dressed as jockeys ride large dogs. The fair is sponsored each year by the Exchange Club of Rome and proceeds will benefit the local Family Resource Center, which provides education and support services to families in and around Floyd County. According to the fairs website, a crowd of approximately 80,000 is expected, making it one of the areas largest events. Admission for adults is $5 and all-inclusive wristbands are available for $20 on weeknights and $25 on Saturday. For a complete schedule of events and information, visit www. coosavalleyfair.com.

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Passion Tour comes to Rome

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On Wednesday, Oct. 2, members of the Berry and Rome communities gathered at The Forum to worship with the Passion Band and hear a message from Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta. The Passion: Let the Future Begin tour is visiting 19 locations around the United States. One of Passions main missions is to spur college students to take action against issues of social justice such as human trafficking, slavery and poverty by spreading Gods love.

RYDER MCENTYRE
Im Ryder, your resident style advisor. When Im not designing graphics or writing postmodern feminist appropriation papers, I spend my waking hours obsessing over fashionall because I want to help us all look better, and in turn, feel better. College can be ugly, but your outfit doesnt have to be. Ladies: Alright, girls. This fall-winter season, I am going to help you adhere to the latest trends from the latest catwalks, and that means tartan. No, I dont mean flannel. I mean tartan - flannels classy older sister. As the months get colder, the perfect outfit should look like this: a long v-neck tartan sweater with the emphasis on subdued colors and vibrant lines, with a justabove-the-knee length, solid color & billowing high-waisted skirt, some colored tights which accent one of the colors in your tartan jumper, paired with ankle-high boots and thick, wooly socks which bunch at the top of your boot. Top it all off with a neutral colored, tight-fitting blazer (the same hue as your boots, preferably) and a floppy wide brimmed hat. You will never be over- or underdressed in this ensemble, and the blazer is easily removed for when that pesky sun comes out behind those menacing fall clouds. Gentlemen: Boys, boys, boys. Lets talk scarves. I may be a scarf evangelist (even, infamously in the summertime), but that shouldnt cloud your judgment of the following advice: Its time to break them out. Any weight, any length, (almost) any pattern, scarves are an extension of ties, and they are an incredibly masculine force to be reckoned with. They immediately class-up even the simplest of outfits, all while keeping your neck protected from those harsh winter winds. The only other style advice I have for you this fall-winter season is burgundy. You dont even have to be a committed fashionisto to realize that this warm, dark red is the perfect color addition to any outfit. Also, for the love of god... cuff your pants. Its the details that count, and cuffing your pants may be the only thing separating you from the peasants.

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Breaking Bad finale raises the bar

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PAUL WATSON
editor-in-chief
Vince Gilligans Breaking Bad ended in one of the best ways it could: by leaving its viewership actually content in its

wakesomething rare in todays television era. Before I go on, let me clarify: there will be no spoilers in this article (though, to be fair, it has been four days since the episode aired). That being said, fans have known since the end of season five part one that Walter White

was going to resemble Percy Bysshe Shelleys Ozymandias, a colossal wreck, boundless and bare with nothing and no one around him. The real conundrum presented itself in how Gilligan would portray the fall of Walt. Would he be killed? Would he fall to cancer? Or, would it be more metaphorical? Would his family and empire fall as he lived on, an empty shell? As I said, I wont be spoiling the last episode; I would be doing you a great disservice if you havent had an opportunity to watch it. What I will say is that Gilligans delivery is one of perfection. Unlike so many finales that rely on emotional manipulation in the last frame to engage the audience, Gilligan simply follows the logical progression of the show.

He never varies from the traits his characters have exemplified (even subtly) from their first appearance in the show. By allowing characters to organically come to their roles in the final episode, there was a sense of closure that is often missing in tearjerker finale. In fact, Gilligan left me with almost a smile on my face with the last frame of his masterpiece. As much as Ill miss watching the DEA chase down Heisenberg and his Sky Blue meth, I am glad Gilligan ended the show when he did. There is an inescapable end to all organized crime, and Gilligan took that inevitability and created something beautiful with it. Breaking Bad has now set near-impossible standards for cable television. Good luck to all those who follow in its footsteps.

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October 3, 2013

Football loses first conference game, ties NCAA record

STEVEN EVANS
sports editor
After leading at 17-13 at halftime and tying an NCAA Division-III record on a 100-yard fumble return for a touchdown, the Vikings (1-3) fell in their first-ever conference game to the Rhodes College Lynx (3-1) 24-36 last Saturday. Freshman linebacker Anthony Batey picked up the fumble in the Vikings end zone and broke four arm-tackles on his way to the Vikings first defensive touchdown in program history. It felt good to be a part of that fumble return, Batey said. My team really carried me into the end zone. It was a good bonding experience to be a part of that score. Batey finished with 10 total tackles for the game. Fellow freshman linebackers Bryce Bailey and Matt Farinella also finished with 10 total tackles each. The Vikings defense forced three turnovers against the Lynx offense in the first half, and four total by the end of the game. The second half was not as fortunate for the Vikings, as they allowed 23 points and only scored seven. I thought we played very well in the game, Farinella said. It was just a few things here and there that could have turned the outcome in our favor. I think this game showed us a glimpse of how great we can be and how it takes every side of the ball to win a game. Like with the game against

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VIKINGS FRESHMEN LINEBACKER ANTHONY BATEY PICKS UP a fumble in their own endzone before running it back 100 yards for a Viking touchdown. The 100-yard fumble recover tied the NCAA Division-III record.
Mercer University last weekend, the Vikings used three quarterbacks from their active roster against the Lynx. Freshman quarterback Adam Sandin started the game and threw for 162 yards and one touchdown on 26 passing attempts. Freshmen backup quarterbacks Dale Jackson and Sandon Mims combined for 34 yards on 14 attempts and one interception, which Mims threw early in the fourth quarter. Vikings football head coach Tony Kunczewski expressed his excitement with the Vikings first half performance in their first conference game, and said he expects them to continue to improve. We were excited to get into conference play, Kunczewski said. We were pleased with the first half, but we have to build on this and put two halves together. The Vikings will finish their three-game road trip this Saturday when they will travel to St. Louis Mo. to face the Washington University Bears at 2 p.m. We are excited to get better each and every day, Farinella said. And as long as we keep getting better, our game will improve and results will be seen.

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The Lady Vikings volleyball team defeated the Hendrix College Warriors on Saturday in Conway, Ark. (3-0). This victory marked the sixth straight win for the Lady Vikings, making the seasons overall record 11-3. Lady Vikings volleyball head coach Mika Robinson said she was not surprised with the win as she believed that the team played with a lot of composure in front of a hostile crowd and with one of the best offensive performances of the year. Our team worked incredibly hard in the off season to get stronger, faster and improve their skills and it really shows, Robinson said. The

Volleyball at Rhodes W: 3-0 Football at Rhodes L: 24-36 Mens Golf Chick-fil-A Collegiate 17 of 25 Volleyball at Hendrix W: 3-0 Mens Golf Chick-fil-A Collegiate 15 of 25 Womens Soccer at Salem W: 4-1 Mens Soccer vs. Reinhardt W: 3-2

Lady Vikings volleyball on six-game winning streak

part of our success that is hard to see from the outside looking in is the incredible team chemistry and all the trust that our players have with each other. They are all extremely competitive individuals, but they are all willing to sacrifice their own agendas for the good of the team. Senior setter Stephanie Quinn, who passed 44 assists during the game at Hendrix, said she believes that the wins reflect the teams hard work that starts as soon as they step on the court in the practice gym. We have set high standards for ourselves that everyone is willing to work towards, Quinn said. And we have agreed as a team that we will hold each other accountable to those standards and get a little bit better every day. Quinn said the competitive atmosphere in the practice gym will continue to play a huge role in how they improve. We push each other and do anything necessary to make our teammates on the other side of the net better, Quinn said. Sophomore middle blocker Katie ORourke said their sixth straight win will only be fueling them to practice even more in order to keep excelling. We have such high goals set for ourselves that we know we can achieve, ORourke said. These wins are allowing us to see the enormous amount of hard work and dedication each teammate has put into this team thus far. ORourke had a game-high 13 kills. The Lady Vikings will return to action this Friday at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. at 6 p.m.

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A Night with a Star

Berry had the opportunity to have Grammy-award winning artist Grant-Lee Phillips perform in the Ford Auditorium on Saturday. It was a night where memory and melody came together as he sung songs that commemorated the 175th anniverary of the Trail of Tears.
FANS GATHER, both new and old, to hear Grant-Lee Phillips sing songs from his past about the stories and experiences he has been through. EMOTIONS FILL the room as Phillips sung about the difficulties of life and the happiness that is around us as well.

DEAN KENNEDY EXPLAINS the story of the Trail of Tears and the purpose behind the show.

COUPLES ENJOY Phillips soothing folk tracks that made for a relaxing evening.

ALL PHOTOS BY CHRISTIAN TURNER, photojournalism editor