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104, #13

January 23, 2014

Temple Grandin, renowned animal science researcher, to visit Berry

deputy news editor

NICK VERNON

Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, will be speaking at Berry on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. in The Cage Center arena. Grandin is well known for her work in designing humane livestock facilities, and has been featured on many prominent television networks, including CNN, NBC, ABC and CBS. According to Colorado State University, at least half of all cattle in the United States and Canada, as well as many in other countries, are handled in humane slaughter systems designed by Grandin. Grandin has received much recognition for her story of success, and the impact she has had on both the autistic and animal science communities. Temple Grandins television appearances include CNNs Larry King Live, NBCs Today Show and 20/20 and CBSs 48 Hours. Additionally, she has been featured in People magazine, The New York Times, Forbes and Time magazine. In 2010, HBO released a movie based on her life, titled Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. The film won seven Emmy awards and has further increased the recognition

of Grandins incredible story. Grandins book, Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, was a national nonfiction bestseller. Outside the realm of media, Grandin consults major food corporations such as McDonalds, Wendys and Burger King, assisting their teams in designing effective and humane livestock facilities. Grandin herself is autistic and was unable to talk until she was 3 years old. However, this did not stop Grandin achieving success through her revolutionary breakthroughs in the design of livestock facilities. In fact, Grandins autism has allowed her to see things that most people cannot. Students and professors at Berry, across the disciplines, have made statements about Grandin coming to Berry. Christina Bucher, associate professor of English, Writing and Rhetoric, said she was thrilled Grandin is visiting Berry. Im especially excited because we discuss her work with animals and with slaughterhouse design in my [Rhetoric and Writing 101] courses when we read Michael Pollans The Omnivores Dilemma, Bucher said. This semester, my students will get to have the remarkable experience

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TEMPLE GRANDIN WILL BE SPEAKING at Berry on Jan. 28. Grandin, an animal science professor at Colorado State University, works with corporations to develop humane slaughter systems.
of hearing her in person. Noelle Mouton, an animal science major and officer of the national agricultural honor society, Alpha Zeta,w said she was also looking forward to Grandins visit. After watching the HBO movie a few years ago, I was inspired by Temple Grandins story, Mouton said. Now that I have read and continued to learn about her influence on the cattle slaughter and transportation industry, I am amazed at how large of an impact one person can have. It is a great privilege to be able to have her speak here at Berry. The Conson C. Wilson Lectureship, which aims to bring scholars of national and international renown and interest to Berry, is hosting the lecture.

Bald eagles on campus lay new eggs

PAUL WATSON
editor-in-chief
The Berry bald eagles are back, and they arent alone. At the time of publication, two eggs were being incubated in the eagles nest behind the Cage Athletic Center. The first of these eggs was laid on Jan. 14 at approximately 3:10 p.m., and the second was laid on Jan. 17 at approximately 7 p.m. Director of Agriculture Operation & Sustainability Eddie Elsberry, who has been observing the eagles since they first appeared on campus, said that, even though its not certain, he does not expect another egg to be laid this season. If theres not [an egg laid] in the next few days, there probably wont be another, Elsberry said. Though rumors are circulating that one of the eggs may be cracked, Elsberry said they cannot confirm nor deny any damage. Elsberry said he has his own theory of what viewers are seeing. It looked like pine straw to me, Elsberry said. Elsberry said the eagles themselves seem healthy, though no one is allowed to approach them and make sure. Theyre eating, and incubating their eggs, Elsberry said. Everything looks normal. Those who have been observing the birds said the eagles that have

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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY EDDIE ELSBERRY

ONE OF BERRYS BALD EAGLES LAID two eggs earlier this month. The nest-cam can be viewed online, and the eagles have recently gained national attention. The nest is rarely empty as shown above.
nested behind the Cage Center are the same ones that laid eggs last year. Elsberry said that eagles are extremely territorial and tend to return to the same nest every year. Six other eagles have been spotted around campus: two fledglings (young birds), and four sub-adults (older birds that have not grown their signature white head feathers yet). Observers have found a nest on the Etowah River, as well as a few on Lake Weiss in Alabama. Elsberry said they speculate that there may be a nest near the Rocky Mountain Project recreational area, but nothing has been confirmed. These eagles have become famous nationwide thanks to the nest-cam that streams 24 hours a day. Cameron Jordan, director of e-communication services, said that since its initial release, the nest cam has had over 700,000 views. The live feed was originally streaming on Berrys own broadband, but after the feed was embedded on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website, viewership increased exponentially, and the feed was outsourced to a streaming service that could handle the increased traffic, Jordan said.

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Berry alumnus and wife donate $500,000 for new athletic stadium
MEGAN REED
news editor
Berry alumnus Bob Williams and his wife Kay have donated $500,000 to help build Berrys new athletic stadium. The stadium, which has been named Valhalla, will host football, track and field, and lacrosse, as well as intramural sports and events held by campus organizations. The field will be named Williams Field in honor of the Williamses, who have supported Berrys athletic programs since Bob Williams graduation from Berrys high school in 1962. Approximately $6.5 million is needed to build the stadium, and $3.93 million has been raised, Scott Breithaupt, assistant vice president of campaign and leadership giving, said. Construction for the stadium will not begin until all the funds have been raised or committed. The Williamses have been long-term supporters of Berry both financially and through volunteering their time, Breithaupt said. Bob Williams has volunteered to do radio broadcasts for basketball games and has organized alumni reunions. He has also donated vehicles from his auto dealership in Rome for Berry to use. The Williamses have also given to Berrys new nursing program and helped fund the Gate of Opportunity scholarship. They have given Berry over $1 million in the past year, Breithaupt said. While the Williamses have supported Berry for several decades, Bob Williams said he was initially opposed to the idea of Berry having a football team. However, he changed his mind

TRESPASSING
On Jan. 20, seven students were found behind the gate at C.C.C. Road. They were located and returned to their vehicles.

TOILET PAPER THEFT

On Jan. 20, toilet paper was thrown in the trees at McAllister Hall. On Jan. 21, a student reported the theft of his iPhone 5 from the second floor restroom of Morgan Hall. The theft actually occurred in early December.

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BERRY ALUMNUS BOB WILLIAMS AND HIS WIFE KAY HAVE SUPPORTED Berry for decades and recently donated to help fund the new stadium.
when he met Berrys head football coach, Tony Kunczewski. I was totally against football to start with, Williams said. But when Coach K came in and I saw how he worked with the kidshe teaches these kids not only about football but life and how to get along after school. Bob Williams said he and his wife attended all the home football games this season, and he was impressed by the football players and how respectful and polite they were. They worked just as hard the last play of the season as the first play of the season, Williams said. Bob Williams said having a stadium on campus could help draw alumni back to campus and turn football games into an all day affair with tailgates and more opportunities to socialize before and after the games.
in Berry. This interest is measured by the number of news articles being published about Berry across the nation, as well as the Berry eagles Facebook page. The Facebook page jumped from 4,500 followers to 7,400 followers after the eagles were featured on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website and on WSB-TV. Kozelle said various educators who use the nest-cam in their classrooms have contacted Berry to get more information on the eagles. Elsberry said that after a 35-day incubation period, the first egg should hatch on Feb. 18, with the second hatching three days later.

Kunczewski said having a stadium on campus would have a tremendous impact and give the football team a sense of pride. One of the big reasons for establishing football here is to enhance the campus vibrancy, and I think an on-campus stadium will obviously go a long way towards doing that, Kunczewski said. Kunczewski also said the stadium will not only be beneficial to Berry during the football season but year-round, as it will also be used for other sports and campus events. [The Williamses] have been loyal supporters throughout the season, Kunczewski said. They just love Berry in general, and they support the Berry mission whether it be football, other athletics, the Gate of Opportunitywe love the fact that theres an alum like Bob who can interact with our players.

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Jordan said Sony donated the camera itself. After nesting season ended in the summer, the physical plant and telecom department ran wiring and fiber up the tree in which the nest is located. Georgia Power donated time and manpower to install the camera correctly, and the feed went live in September 2013. Director of News and Editorial Services Chris Kozelle said the eagles have driven national interest

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Womens Basketball Cosmic Bowling

The womens basketball team will be playing Sewanee on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Cage Center.

KCAB will be hosting cosmic bowling on Jan. 24 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Floyd Lanes. Floyd Lanes is located at 7 Riverbend Drive in Rome.

Miroslav Volf

Miroslav Volf, a professor of theology at Yale Divinity School, will be speaking about the nature of vocation on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in Krannert Ballroom. CE

Morning Prayer

Jonathan Huggins, college chaplain, will be leading morning prayer on Jan. 28 at 7:30 a.m. in the College Chapel.

Temple Grandin

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Animal science researcher Temple Grandin will be speaking in the Cage Center on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. CE

O. Vernon Burton, director of the Clemson CyberInstitute will be lecturing on technology in the humanities on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Library. CE

Thesis Workshop

The Writing Center is holding thesis development workshops on Jan. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. in the library conference room.

Koffeehouse

KCAB and Firsthand4You are hosting a concert with performers alumnus Candler Hobbs and sophomore Eric Eaton in the Jewel Box on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m.

Miwase

The band Miwase will be performing a benefit concert for the International Rescue Committee on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in Ford Auditorium. It is free to the public with a $5 suggested donation.

Bystander Effect

Amy Stockton from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia will be speaking about prevention of harassment and assault on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in Krannert Ballroom. CE

Career Fair Prep

Student Work and the Career Center are hosting a workshop about preparing for job fairs on Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. in Krannert 250.

Martin Luther King, Jr. honored with day of service

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ABOUT 90 FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS SERVED the Rome community on Jan. 20 as part of Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day. Volunteers spent their day off of classes helping non-profit organizations such as Rome Action Ministries (above), the Salvation Army, Open Door Home and Angel Express.

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The real issue with Sherman

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship on Sunday and are going to the Superbowl. After making a game-saving play in the game, the Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was interviewed and started yelling and talking poorly about the 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Talking badly about another player is unacceptable, but within minutes, racist comments about Sherman were smeared everywhere on the Internet. His race was seen as his problem, when really the problem is the disrespect he showed Crabtree. Sherman is African-American so, unfortunately and unnecessarily, his race was a main part of some peoples discussion on the matter. He was stereotyped as a thug because he yelled about another player immediately after the game ended. How does this action warrant that stereotype? Any person from any race is capable of yelling and talking poorly of another person. He was angry and emotional after winning a game before going to the Superbowl. He should have held back his anger, but his unwillingness to refrain from doing so shouldnt lead to racial slurs. The question a lot of people have asked is: If the player were Caucasian, would he be receiving the same amount of backlash and criticism? People should be able to separate his comments from his race. We should make more of an effort in pointing out that expressing ill opinions about someone publicly, no matter who does it, is unjustifiable. Sherman isnt the only one who has made this mistake, and unfortunately more people will make the same mistake as time goes on. But this circumstance captured how there are still people out there who express racism, some without realizing it. Race is not the problem. The problem is that racism still exists. For this to cease, there needs to be an elimination of stereotyping. Next time a celebrity disrespects someone publicly, we should remember to hold individuals accountable for their actions rather than resorting to racial stereotyping.

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What you're not seeing

Think Twice Before Calling the Millennial Generation Lazy

Like most people graduating soon, I am on the hunt for employment. I am constantly on LinkedIn and other professional networking websites. As Im rushing around desperately trying to find more experience in my field, I keep hearing the same insult over and over from the baby boomers: Your generation is lazy. There can be truth to this opinion. If a person only looks at how many times we check Facebook a day and how many text messages we send instead of holding face-to-face conversations, then yes, they are going to hold the stance that our generation lacks effort or care. I admit I do like keeping up with what my favorite author John Green has to say on Twitter, but this isnt the sole factor baby boomers should be taking into account when they make the assumption that our generation just wants to hide behind our phones and avoid work. I love my phone, but that does not mean in any way that Im not making an effort to work hard and gain more experience. I applied to graduate schools last fall and for some of the schools, there is only a 10 percent acceptance rate. You know what this means? My resume and personal statement have to impress the admissions board more than the thousands of others who applied. My resume isnt completely unimpressive, but it isnt going to be near the best ones that they read and analyze. In some cases when Ive applied for jobs, I am seen as under-qualified, even with four jobs in just my undergraduate career. I am not boasting about my work experiences; I am actually discouraged by how much I wasnt able to accomplish due to other obligations. I am constantly working, and sometimes even taking a breather by reading for leisure for an hour becomes impossible. Averaging a 17-hour course load each semester, its a little difficult to manage a few jobs and an internship so I can attain my dream job or graduate school, but thats what it seems like I have to do. Our generation has to work hard to get a job one might not even want. I am not calling older generations the lazy ones; I am saying that there is a level of ignorance whenever they think about the millennial generation (people born between the early 1980s to the early 2000s). Some people choose to ignore the fact that members of our generation must have multiple experiences in our work field and lose sight of all the energy and focus we put into finding a job. I live with five other girls and there are some days when I dont see them at all because of our hectic work schedules. This can be seen as a blessing and a curse. Fortunately, Berry has helped their students become this way. The opportunity to have a job and go to school at the same time helps students gain the knowledge and work ethic we need to advance into the real world. So as we, the millennials, juggle jobs and school, think twice about calling us lazy. Stereotyping our whole generation from a couple of unmotivated students isnt going to make your opinion of our apathy correct. Leave me in peace when I want to take an hour break from my exhausting schedule to watch the latest episode of American Horror Story.

After this past week, Ive decided that maybe this Barack Obama guy isnt so bad. In a recent press conference, Obama stated that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol. Yet he also said he discourages his daughters from ever using it (when they come of age, of course). Huh. Well, would you look at that. This man, the leader of the United States, realized that his personal prejudices shouldnt infringe upon the rights of others. Even better, hes starting to make sense when he says things like legalizing pot can help keep the lower class out of prison. We should not be locking up kids or individual users for long stretches of jail time when some of the folks who are writing those laws have probably done the same thing, Obama said. If Obama can reach across the aisle and vouch for personal rights, surely Republicans can reach right back across and accept that Prohibition isnt a tactic that works. As Mason Tvert, director of communications for the Marijuana Policy Project in Denver, Colo. said, Our laws should be based on the facts, and its a fact that marijuana is much safer than alcohol.

PAUL WATSON
editor-in-chief

The importance of catching our mice

While we were putting together the newspaper yesterday, we had a little problem running around. One of our staff members named this little problem Franklin the Mouse. She was set on saving Franklin by catching it in a jar and releasing it outside. The rest of us, however, wanted to get rid of this mouse before it left scat everywhere and chewed up wires. So we set a non-killing trap. We knew the mouse had scurried into a small hole, so we put a Reeses Cup in a jar and waited. And waited. It popped its head out every now and then, but as far as I know, its still sitting in its hole, waiting for the right time to get food (probably right after we left the office). This wasnt the first time this winter Id been trying to catch mice. Since my house sits in the middle of a pasture, we had three or four mice invade our house over Christmas break. Since our Yorkshire Terrier wasnt doing his job of catching the mice, we had to set traps all around the house to catch them ourselves. At one point, I had to chase one of these mice through the house to catch it. As little as they are, theres a reason mice arent welcome indoors. Besides being a sign of uncleanliness, mice carry disease and can cause damage. Though the damage may seem small, it can affect the most delicate systems, which can lead to even bigger problems. These mice are a perfect metaphor for those things we dont say, those issues we keep bundled up. Sure, they may seem petty, but its these small, insignificant matters that can do the most damage without us even realizing it. We let these small thingshim not holding the door open, her not saying goodbyethat can build up and take the most damaging toll on our lives and relationships. We let these instances build up without realizing it, then suddenly he says the wrong thing and all hell breaks loose. If these little things arent damaging our lives, they carry disease. He didnt hold the door; I wonder how else hes trying to ruin our relationship/friendship. Its thought processes like this that start to seep in, affecting every happy memory you may have had with whatever person fits this scenario. Even more, these mice affect how we think of ourselves. I cant believe I said something so stupid. I should think about all the other stupid things Ive done, too. Just like that, were in a bout of self-loathing, sometimes wondering how we could ever get by in life being so stupid. As simple as it sounds, we have to catch our mice before they do their damage. Everyone has his or her own mice hidden away; youre not the only one. Whats important is identifing where the rats nest iswhere we feel the most negativity towards another person or towards ourselves. Once weve done that, we have a couple options. One, we can catch the mouse and put it out. Get everything out on the table with either yourself or the other person, figure out the heart of the issue and clear it up. Or, if the issue is one that you can resolve on your own, destroy the rats nest. These are the kind of mice that would do much more harm than good if they were brought to the table, like personal prejudices or other one-sided issues. Kill it. If it needs to see light, write it down. But dont risk a relationship over your own misjudgments. Mice are difficult to trap; it takes planning. But once youve got everything set up, its the simplest thing in the world.

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entertainment editor deputy news editor asst. features editor

Investing more in music with vinyl

Since about sophomore year of high school, I have found myself obsessed with buying music on vinyl. It kind of started out as a novelty. We had a record player at home, but I was the only one who used it. We had only weird gospel records, so I took it upon myself to start my own collection. When I found a record store near a coffee shop I frequented with my friends that had an entire section of $1 records, I was hooked. I bought oldies like The Village People, Musical Memories of Hungary (which ended up being pretty awesome) and Kool and the Gang, just to say that I had them. My buying habits soon evolved into finding music I actually cared about. These included the soundtracks to Rogers and Hammerstein musicals, Macy Gray and orchestral pieces. Now, I look to see if there is a version of the music I like on vinyl before getting the digital download. Some alternative artists like Say Anything, Two Door Cinema Club, The Mowglis, Arctic Monkeys and Of Monsters and Men offer vinyl versions of their music in addition to common formats like CDs and digital downloads, which keeps my collection more modern. The records even come in fun colors like pink (Of Monsters and Men), sea foam green (The Mowglis) and white (Say Anything, Two Door Cinema Club). There is just something calming about the process of getting the record out of the sleeve, placing it on the player, listening to the initial white noise of the needle and getting to sit back, relax and enjoy the music. I have no opinion about whether the sound quality of records is better than that of CDs, and I do realize that habitually buying an obsolete piece of technology is expensive and old-fashioned. It really is substantially cheaper and easier to only get my music from iTunes than to wait for my music to come in the mail. However, digital libraries have always seemed so empty to me. My song library says that I have hundreds of albums, but Ive never held them or looked at the pictures in the cover art all too closely. Having about 20 or 30 large, physical copies of my music is so much more substantial to me than an iPod Classic about a quarter of the way full. Yes, my collection is heavy and it is tedious to have to flip the record, but I feel more invested in the music than I do when Im just sitting at my computer with my headphones on. Because I have a physical copy of the music and have invested more of my time into listening to it, I tend to pay more attention to it. I listen more intently when I know that I cant put the song on repeat or easily start it from the beginning. Even though I buy the vinyl form, I dont have to miss out on todays technologies because most records from modern artists will include a digital download so that you can take your music anywhere. I get the best of both worlds. I have absolutely nothing against digital downloads, but I just innately enjoy vinyl records more. Its really the only reason I buy vinyl.

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RACHEL YEATES
copy editor news editor

MEGAN REED OLIVIA BROWN

features editor

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CHELSEA HOAG

asst. graphics editor

CHRISTIAN TURNER STEVEN EVANS

sports editor

JADE IZAGUIRRE

photojournalism editor

asst. entertainment editor

New England Patriots.

Sarah Escaro, Junior

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asst. online editor cartoonist

AUSTIN SUMTER
online editor

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graphics editor

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January 23, 2014

OLIVIA BROWN
Features Editor

New Year's
My Resolutions 1 Exercise more 2 Eat Healthier 3 Save Money 4 Make better grades 5 Lose Weight

Resolutions Survey
We surveyed 156 Berry students and asked them about their New Year's resolutions. Below are the results of the survey. This is not a scientific survey.

34%

of students made 2-4 resolutions at the beginning of 2014

How often have you made New Year's Resolutions in the past?

Frequently
Never

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of Berry students who made New Year's resolutions are still keeping up with them.

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s Resolutions
New Years Eve is always a time to look back on the past year and reminisce on the memories and accomplishments, but once that clock strikes midnight, its out with the old and in with the new. In one blink, we are on to making lists and agendas for the year to come. We have all heard the infamous New Years resolutions: lose weight, eat healthier, volunteer, stop smoking, drink less, get organized, stop procrastinating, save money, learn something new You get the idea. When was the last time we actually followed through with one of those things? If you have, good for you! If you are one who has trouble
"I know someone who said they wanted to get rid of everything they owned and travel around in a van." Emma Childs, Senior "One of my friends and I made resolutions to get boyfriends so we can get married." Brittany Waggoner, Sophomore "I know someone who wanted to take more naps." Stephen Foster, Junior "I want to move to a warmer climate." Carleigh Calhoun, Junior

Asst. Features Editor

MARY CURRY

following through with your New Years resolutions, no worries! We know resolutions are hard to keep. Thats why this year wed like to give you some tips to help accomplish the goals you set every January. Heres to a productive New Year!

What is the weirdest New Year's Resolution you or someone you know has made?

"I knew someone who wanted to dress up all the baked potatoes he ate like Mr. Potato Head." Sam Andereck, Senior

7 Tips to help you keep your Put something you value 2. on the line: New Year's resolutions Bundle your temptations:
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Make a concrete plan:

Make a creative way to remember your original reasons for making the resolution, so you dont forget and cannot neglect the reasons you started in the first place.

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Set short-term goals:

All or nothing goals are easy to break. Try making monthly goals or even daily checkpoints to help you reach your overall resolution.

Anticipate obstacles:

Arrange a way that you can forfeit something you enjoy every time you do not accomplish a goal. Take something you enjoy and pair it with one of your resolutions, and only allow yourself to do what you enjoy as long accomplished one of your goals.

If you fail to give any forethought to obstacles, then, in the heat of the moment, you are likely to cave under pressure.

that setbacks 7. Acknowledge are part of the process:

14%

of Berry students gave up on

their New Year's resolutions within

Seek social support:

weeks of making the resolutions.

Find a mentor who has already reached your goal and get their encouragement throughout the year as well as keeping yourself accountable.

Do not get discouraged when one of those obstacles sneaks up on you. Let the setback feed your motivation to accomplish you goal!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/01/the-psychologyof-making-_n_4475502.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/opinion/sunday/how-tokeep-your-resolutions.html?_r=0

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Puzzle of the week

Instructions: To complete the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column, and 3x3 box must contain the numbers one through nine. Remember, no number may be repeated within each row, column, or 3x3 box. (Difficulty: medium)

Photos by CHRISTIAN TURNER, photojournalism editor and NEALIE SMITH, staff photojournalist

Students selected for All-College Band

JADE IZAGUIRRE
asst. entertainment editor
This year, Berry is among the top represented colleges in the prestigious All-College Band. Seven students will have the opportunity to perform under nationally recognized conductor Dr. Glenn Price, Director of Wind Studies at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Fifty-seven students from 13 different colleges and universities will make up the All-College Band. While there were fewer students selected this year than last year, Berry students will still comprise over 12 percent of the ensemble. To audition, these students submitted a CD recording of their music. We have a pretty good representation, said Dr. Lauren Denny Wright, Director of Wind Activities. It shows their preparation they had from their teachers and their own dedication to getting ready for their auditions which made them stand out on their recordings. Many of these students have already had experience in performing in the All-College Band. Sophomore clarinetist Jarod Holland placed first chair in the clarinet section during his freshman year and will be returning to the AllCollege Band this year. Senior Katie Stuck, clarinet player and music education major, also performed in the All-College Band last year and was selected to return. I was excited, but also a little upset because I had a better audition this year, but I got a lower chair placement, said Stuck. This year the competition was tough in the clarinet section, and I was also playing on a broken [clarinet]. Freshman Matthew Robinson, trumpet player and music education major, has been playing for close to nine years. In high school, he had the opportunity to play in the district

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honor band; however, this will be his first experience performing with a band of this caliber. I was pretty excited, said Robinson, recounting the moment he found out he was selected to join the All-College band. Im not really nervous at all because Im not really sure what to expect. The All-College Band will perform Friday, Jan. 31 in Savannah, Ga. Because the group consists of students from all over Georgia, the band has a very limited time to rehearse together as a group. Its hard to believe when you first get to Savannah that two days later you will be performing in a concert, because usually you practice for months, said Stuck. Its definitely really demanding. Your lips get tired, your tongue gets tired, and your fingers get tired, but its a lot of fun. University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Shorter University and Young Harris are among other colleges being represented on the All-College Band. Theres really not very many opportunities where you get to play with such a diverse group of students and with such an influential director, said Stuck. Their instructors and classmates have supported them through their journey and have confidence that they will do well. They have already proved themselves, said Dr. Wright. I would tell them to have a good time and listen to what the conductor is telling them, so they can learn new things. Theyre going to do great and represent Berry really well.

Smaug only redeeming quality of The Hobbit

COMMENTARY BY PAUL WATSON
editor-in-chief
With less-than-stunning visual effects and unexceptional writing, mediocre is the best adjective to describe the second installment in Peter Jacksons The Hobbit trilogy. The Desolation of Smaug continues the story of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he and a ragtag bunch of dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), continue to make their way back to the dwarves homeland, in order to reclaim it from Smaug the dragon (Benedict Cumberbatch). They make their way through drastic landscapes, from dark forests to lakeshores, meeting new friends and enemies along the way. This installment seemed to devote its entire special effects budget to perfecting Smaug, who admittedly was a beautiful creation. However, nearly every other instance of heavy CGI seemed to be on the same level as the original Lord of the Rings trilogy which, though it was cutting edge at the time, was released a decade ago. Some scenes even let us peer into the very being of Bilbo Baggins, or at least let us examine every particle of makeup on his face. As Jackson creates more adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings saga, it becomes evident that he is using the novels as a foundation and building onto them, something nearly every director who makes adaptations does. With that in mind, I tried my best to divorce myself from the novel when viewing the film, accepting the presence of Azog the Pale Orc, Legolas, Tauriel and even the forced, awkward romance between the last two. Yet there are some scenes from the book that I deem almost sacred, and if Jackson were to translate them into film, they would need to be done correctly. Bilbos ascent to the canopy of Murkwood Forest is one of these scenes. In the novel, the gang has been traveling through the forest for a long while in stifling, utter darkness. They are lost, scared, exhausted and near ready to simply give in to the forest. As a hobbit, Bilbo longed for the sun more than the dwarves, as they normally dwelled beneath the mountain. When Bilbo finally breaches the canopy to the fresh breeze, the dazzling sunlight and the sea of butterflies that found refuge in the canopy, Bilbo knew there was hope, that there was redemption. It is one of the most beautiful scenes in the entire novel. Yet after only being in the forest for a few minutes and being seemingly unaffected, Jacksons Bilbo spends less than 30 seconds in the fresh air before coming back down; its as if the scene was a throwaway plot point. The most redeeming aspect of the film was Smaugs dialogue, largely untouched from the novel and spoken with such command and intensity by Cumberbatch. It is his final line, I am Fire. I am Death! as he flies towards vengeance, that draws us back into the trilogy, yearning for the next film. If you want to see every part of the trilogy in theatres, be sure to catch it before its too late; otherwise, a DVD viewing will work just fine.

Winter lms in review

Conclusion: Wait until it comes out on DVD.

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Period crime drama impresses

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Timeless classic revisited

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RACHEL YEATES
copy editor
With much care and precision, Christian Bale ushers each hair of his opus of a combover into place. And so begins one of the best movies of winter break, American Hustle. Just as Bale is nearly unrecognizable beneath his falsely thinning hair and prosthetic beer belly, his character is unlike any hes played before. The love affair of Irving Rosenfield (Bale) and Sydney Prosser, played by the fantastic and versatile Amy Adams, frames David O. Russells latest drama. In the heat of the seventies, Rosenfield, a decievingly bright con-man, and Prosser, his true love, mistress and business partner, become caught up in a scheme to take down beloved mayor Carmine Politio (Jeremy Renner). Bradley Cooper skillfully portrays the off-kilter, immature and, at times, frightening FBI agent Richie DiMaso who is behind the plan. Irving strikes up an ill-fated friendship with Polito and, between shady

dealings with the mafia, has to deal with his fiery and inquisitive wife Rosalyn who is played, with perfect energy and emotion, by Jennifer Lawrence. When relations between Irving, Richie, Rosalyn and Sydney become twisted, the operation with the mayor hangs in the balance. But this film is much more than twisted romantic relationships: the plot is fascinating and unpredictable; the cast plays off of each other perfectly and looks right at home in ridiculous seventies attire (somehow Adams jaw-dropping necklines and Coopers painstakingly arranged curlers work); and director David O. Russell manages to convey themes of love and loyalty in nuanced and intriguing ways without coming across as heavy-handed. An expertly selected, classic seventies soundtrack accompanies the action and serves to complete the viewers submersion into the time period. Overall, I would definitely recommend this movie. It is a wellpaced, well-acted authentic period drama that is sure to have you both laughing and glued to the edge of your seat.

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Conclusion: Worth seeing in theatres.

If you are looking for a heartwarming film to brighten the last dreary days of winter, look no further than Disneys Saving Mr. Banks. Nominated for several awards, it has been hailed as one of the greatest movies of this season. Directed by John Lee Hancock, the film stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and the dynamic Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, author of the beloved Mary Poppins book that inspired the original film. The plot follows Disney as he pursues the rights to create a film adaptation of Travers novel. Travers makes it clear, on more than a few occasions, that she is adamantly opposed to this adaptation, and is unyielding to any form of bribery that Disney has to offer. As Travers interacts with the writers and composers working on Mary Poppins, it becomes evident that her unwillingness to help Disney goes far deeper than her suspected selfishness or hatred for animated films. Thompson does a fantastic job portraying

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this less-than-enthusiastic writer, and dazzles the audience with her spot-on portrayal of an everchanging spectrum of emotions. Intertwined in the story are flashbacks to Travers childhood, which give great insight into some of her writing. These flashbacks are set in early 20th century Australia, and vividly portray what Travers family was like. I found myself completely engrossed in her life, experiencing every emotion along with her younger self. These tender moments were nothing short of perfect. You will laugh with the characters, cry with them and feel as if you are a part of their small family. Besides enjoying the film as a standalone piece, I was fascinated by the way that it intertwines with the iconic Mary Poppins film. I have loved every song in this paragon of musical fun since I was very young, and it was interesting to learn how the songs came to be, as well as a little bit about the men behind the music. There was nothing that I did not like about Saving Mr. Banks, and I would highly recommend it, even to those who are not fans of the original Mary Poppins. Without a doubt, this film will rekindle your fondness for a childhood favorite and give you a behind the scenes look that cannot be found anywhere else.

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Womens basketball at 8-7, wins two of last three

STEVEN EVANS
sports editor
Lady Vikings basketball (8-7, 1-3 in conference) started off the new year with five straight road games, and has amassed a 3-2 record across those games. In addition to the recent string of road games, the Lady Vikings have only played a home game once in their past nine games, and have gone 5-4. Junior point guard Chanlir Segarra said she was content with the teams progress, particularly over the past few games. I am happy with the recent wins, Segarra said. But I know we have a long way to go in order to meet our goals for this season. [Head coach Stephanie Dunn] has us working hard, and the freshmen have developed into a huge part of this team. Against the Agnes Scott College Scotties on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Lady Vikings forced 24 turnovers en route to a 59-46 victory. Despite being edged out in rebounds (49-50), assists (nine to 10) and field goal percentage (24 percent to 33 percent), the Lady Vikings were able to capitalize on their turnover differential and held the lead throughout the entire game. Lately we have been cracking down on defense, freshman center Emma Cook said. I think that has to do a lot with being 4-2 with the last six games we have played. Once we can all get on the same page for defense, we will be hard to beat. Senior forward Megan Walsh scored a team-high 14 points for the Lady Vikings, while Segarra added 13 with six assists. Junior Guard Mel McLean tallied 10 more points to help keep the Lady Vikings ahead. The Lady Vikings scored 19 points off of Scottie turnovers. Despite finishing the game with a 13-point win, the Scotties held the Vikings to a season-low in scoring, at 59. The Lady Vikings defeated the

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THE LADY VIKINGS HUDDLE during a game against the Emory University Lady Eagles earlier in the season. The Lady Vikings lost the game 73-87, but have won two of their three most recent games with scores of 59-46, 62-67 and 96-54 respectively.
Scotties on Nov. 16 (76-36), and is now 2-0 against them for the season. The Lady Vikings second-most recent game was a 62-67 loss to the Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels on Saturday. Segarra and Cook each scored 20 points for the Lady Vikings. Segarra ended the game with a double-double, and Cook added a game-high 13 rebounds. Despite the individual efforts of Segarra and Cook, the Lady Vikings struggled to shoot the ball as effectively as the Stormy Petrels, only converting 29 percent of their field goals while Oglethorpe made 40 percent. I had a lot of confidence against Oglethorpe, Cook said. They were not fronting in the post which gave me a lot of time to post up and have a clear passing lane for my guards. We lost because we were not doing what was working for us the whole game ,and we let them get some easy shots up without getting in their face. The Lady Vikings are now 0-2 against the Stormy Petrels this season, having lost to them 76-82 on Dec. 5. The Vikings most recent game and final road game for their fivegame road stretch was a 96-54 win over the Toccoa Falls College Lady Eagles on Tuesday. McLean scored a game-high 21 points, made four three-point shots and finished with a team-best nine rebounds in the win. Segarra added 19 points and 11 assists, and freshman point guard Valerie McLure tallied 13 points, the most in her collegiate career. Our overwhelming defense and our ability to get in the lanes softened up the perimeter for us to get wideopen opportunities, Segarra said. Thanks to the post players presence and strength in the lane as well as their ability to finish, we were able to pull away as a team early and stayed ahead. The Lady Vikings overcame their previous shooting percentage woes and finished the game converting 51 percent of their field goal attempts. We shot the ball well [against the Lady Eagles], Dunn said. We made it tough to defend our shots. The Lady Vikings will return to action tomorrow against Sewanee: the University of the South Lady Tigers at 6 p.m. at home. The Lady Vikings will play their next four games at the Cage Athletic Center.

Vikings basketball beat by Tocoa Falls, loses 11th straight

asst. sports editor
The Vikings basketball team (3-12) faced off against the Toccoa Falls College Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in Toccoa, Ga., suffering their 11th consecutive loss with a score of 85-78 despite a comeback in the second half. Senior guard Hunter Smoak led Berrys team with 26 points. He scored nine goals from the field and scored seven three-point baskets. Smoaks three-point shooting left him one basket short of a school record. Senior guard Mac Whalen followed close behind Smoak with 15 baskets and four assists. Freshman forward Douglas Cotter added to the Vikings effort with 10 points, his career best. Sophomore forward Owen Jacobs walked away with a game-best of 10 rebounds. Early on in the game, the Eagles took a strong lead and at halftime held the Vikings at a score of 40-22. While the Eagles led by up to 25 points during the beginning of the second half,

MATT SMITH

the Vikings started to make a recovery, scoring 56 points in the second half while only allowing 45 by the Eagles. Vikings basketball head coach Jeff Roberts said he thought the team had a slow start that prevented them from completing their comeback. For the majority of the game, we did not give our best effort, Roberts said. We got into a hole early and didnt have enough gas in our tank to carry it out... We didnt play our best defense, and didnt make all our shots. The Vikings ended the game with a field goal percentage of 38, scoring 29 and missing 75. The Vikings made 37 rebounds, five more than the Eagles, and allowed for 30 turnovers. The Eagles scored 19 points off the Vikings turnovers. The Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 46. scoring 27 and missing 59. Four of their players scored points in the double digits. They allowed 27 turnovers during the game, which accounted for 29 of the points scored by the Vikings, most during the second half.

Jacobs said that he thought that the team had a chance to take the game, but their comeback fell through. I felt like it was a game we could have won, Jacobs said. We were not all clicking and came out a little sluggish. I was proud of our team for battling back in the second half and giving us a chance to win. Roberts, who is in his first year as Vikings basketball head coach, said that while the record is not where they want it to be, he expects the young Vikings team of 13 players to find success in the years to come. It is an unusual situation, inheriting such a young team, Roberts said. When we stated the year we only had five veterans: three seniors and two sophomores. What we want is to define the culture of Berry basketball through the upcoming years. If we give it our all to make the difference, add new players to the mix each year, I think we can be on our way to competing for a conference championship. The Vikings will play in the Cage Athletic Center against the Sewanee Tigers on Friday, Jan. 24.

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Everybody Dance Now!

Club BC was held in the Ford Dining Hall this past weekend. It was the first late night event of the new year and a chance for students to bring in the spring semester with a fun first weekend back.

DANCING ACCOMPANIES laughter as senior Charlotte Collins and junior Kayla Heflin enjoy a dance.

FRIENDS TAKE a break from dancing. From left to right: Freshman Taylor Robertson, Junior Elvis Diaz, Senior Clark Adkins, Sophomore Josh Billian and Freshman Tyler Shepard.

SENIOR BRANDON DAVIS SHOWS off some of his dance moves in front of the crowd at the climax of the night.
ALL PHOTOS BY BRAD TILKA, photojournalist