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Mold evicts ‘Conference Room:’ best comedy

art students ELIZABETH PABST
Viking Fusion Staff Writer

ASHLEY MCINTYRE “The Conference Room,” a comedy

Sports Editor
Structures all around North Georgia
have fallen victim to the record-setting
rain, and Berry is no exception.
The Moon building, which houses
the art department, is experiencing mold
growth in several student art studios in
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The problem was discovered after an
external review found the health concern
in the spring of 2009. Since then, eight art
majors have had their studios temporarily
moved into the dance studio in Richards
Gym and will remain there for the rest of
the academic year.
The dancers who have been using the
Richards Gym dance studio now hold
their rehearsals in the Cage multi-pur-
pose room.
Works of art that are still in progress
had to be moved, but no pieces were
damaged in the transition.
Brad Adams, associate professor of art,
said the problems have stemmed from im-
proper ventilation throughout the build-
ing and a broken pipe in the basement.
“The administration wanted to close
those studios,” Adams said. “It’s an un-
healthy environment, and we just want it
to be safe.”
Tom Kennedy, dean of Evans school
of humanities, arts and social sciences,
said the weather in past years has played
a role in Moon’s condition; the problem
was not as noticeable during the drought
because there was no excess water to
cause problems.
Kennedy said the situation is analo-
gous to a “really dangerous intersection
that needed to be corrected, just no one
has had an accident.”
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produced by Viking Fusion, was award-
ed Best Comedy by College Broadcasters
Incorporated. The award was presented
Oct. 30 during the National College Me-
dia Convention in Austin, Texas. The
producers and stars of the show, Alex
Middleton, Steven Walker and Thomas
Yungerberg, were unable to be there for
the presentation because they were in-
volved in hosting the Berry Forensics
tournament that same weekend.
“We’re very happy. It hasn’t really
sunk in that we won a national award,
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nitely a cool feeling to know that we
won,” said sophomore Alex Middleton,
co-creator and co-star of the show. All
three of the producers said they are ex-
tremely excited for the future.
“It makes me realize if you put a lot
of effort into something and you really
care about it and you try really hard,
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on a national level, which still blows
my mind,” said sophomore Thomas
Yungerberg.
One of their camera operators, senior
Cameron Carter, received the award on
their behalf.
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expecting it ... the guys were settling for
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their show.” Sophomores Thomas Yungerburg, Alex Middleton and Joshua Stevens are the co-cre-
CBI received more than 440 submis- ators and co-producers and stars of the Viking Fusion show “The Conference Room” that won
sions in a variety of categories, including “Best Comedy” from the College Broadcasters, Incorporated last weekend in Austin, Texas.
Best Newscast and best television promo-
tion from colleges of all sizes across the
nation. they know their craft,” Hannah said. young producers, who are trying to de-
When it comes to the future, co-pro- velop a TV show that never seems to get
“This award really speaks volumes to
these students’ achievements since they ducer sophomore Steven Walker said he off the ground. There are four 15-minute
hopes to keep to their original identity. episodes, which can be viewed at http://
are competing against some of the largest
and well-known schools in the country” “We’re going to keep doing what vikingfusion.berry.edu/entertainment/
said Mark Hannah, Viking Fusion advis- we’ve been doing and hope that people the-conference-room/.
er. “Comedy is not an easy thing to do, still like it.”
“The Conference Room” is about three CONTINUE TO PAGE 2
and these young men have really shown

Lack of past demand to blame for vaccine shortage

MEGAN BENSON
Staff Writer
If you are like most members of the Berry community,
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Local, long-distance fair trade visits campus

KIM HARBRECHT
Editor-in-Chief
“India is not to be found in
its few cities but in the 700,000
villages. We have hardly ever
paused to inquire if these folks
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clothe themselves,” Mahatma
Gandhi, a political and spiritual
leader of India once said. It is
from this famous quote that Ten
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organization fostering fair trade
throughout the world, derived
its name.
This Friday and Saturday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Krannert
Ballroom, Ten Thousand Villages
will have handicrafts handmade
by global artisans available for
purchase in support of the fair
trade movement.
The festival is a collabora-
tive effort among Model United
Nations, government and inter-
national studies department,
Student Activities, Berry Col-
lege Volunteer Services, Amnesty
International and EMPOWER, but
one student in particular brought
the idea to these organizations.
Senior Hether Scheel, initia-
tor and coordinator of the event,
sad she shopped at a Ten Thou-
sand Villages store in the past
and wanted to bring the idea
and knowledge of the industry to
Berry students.
“I wanted students to have
the opportunity to learn more
about the fair trade movement,”
she said.
Fair trade is a form of mar-
ket exchange that strives to help
artisans, farmers and other pro-
ducers of goods in developing
countries by assisting in their
sustainability. The producers of
the goods are paid a higher price
than if a corporation or other
middleman sold the products for
them. Through this approach, the
goal is to improve the living stan-
dards of the artisans, promoting
self-sustainability. Common fair
trade goods include handicrafts,
coffee, tea and chocolate. Ten
Thousand Villages promotes fair
trade as a whole, but focuses on
handicrafts, including every-
thing from musical instruments
and stationary to mugs and wind
chimes.
According to fairtradere-
source.org, global sales of
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increased by 22 percent in 2008
despite the worldwide reces-
sion. An estimated $4 billion was
spent across the world on fair
trade products, with the United
Kingdom now the world leader
of fair trade sales at $1.23 billion.
The U.S. sales were at about $1.06
billion (a 10 percent increase
from the previous year), but one
of the most impressive increases
was in Canada with a growth of
67 percent.
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Ten Thousand Villages’ fair trade
principles.
First, artisans receive up to 50
percent in cash advances when
an order for their product is
placed, and they are paid in full
when the good is shipped.
Second, setting a fair price for
the products is key to helping
the artisans succeed and be self-
sustainable. To ensure this, they
talk with the individual artisans
and the organizations they are
working with to see what level of
skill is needed to make the prod-
uct, how much time is needed to
complete it and the cost of mate-
rials. All of these factors help the
organization to determine a fair
price, not only for the artisans,
but for the consumers as well.
CONTINUE TO PAGE 12
Ten Thousand Villages
Festival Sale
Help support villagers
in third world countries by
attending the Ten Thousand
Villages Festival Sale on
Friday and Saturday. When
an item is purchased the
money will be given to the
artist who made the item.
The sale is in the Spruill
Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. both days.
Mr. Berry Pageant
Watch as members of the
male population on Berry
compete for the coveted title
of Mr. Berry on Saturday at
8 p.m. in the Ford Audito-
rium. Admission is $2 at
the door. Sponsored by the

Georgia’s top teacher shares experience

Black Student Alliance.

Arts and Crafts Festival

CLAUDIA HAGAN
Asst. News Editor
The 2010 Georgia teacher of the year
inspired future educators with her experi-
enced words of wisdom Wednesday night.
Gwen Desselle has been teaching high
school social studies at Colquitt County High
School for 32 years. As the teacher of the year
for the state, Desselle represents Georgia’s
teachers on several state educational boards.
“I’m an ambassador for all teachers,” Des-
selle said.
Desselle addressed a crowd of approxi-
mately 50 future teachers, who said they
found her talk very encouraging.
“She’s passionate,” junior Courtney Weber
said, “and that inspires me.”
Desselle warned the crowd that it is not
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year of teaching, Desselle said she received
disheartening evaluations from her students
and decided to start a new career with the
Check out original pieces
tions about your teaching because they can
of artwork from Berry’s
discourage you.
own students, faculty, staff
6LQFHKHUÀUVW\HDUDVDWHDFKHU'UHVVHOOH and alumni on Saturday
said she has been educating students with on the Moon Lawn from 10
innovative methods. In the last few years, she a.m. to 3 p.m.
said she has been focusing on teaching inclu-
sion classes and education instruction. Dorianne Laux Poetry
When speaking about teaching meth- Reading
ods and materials used, Dresselle said to be Embrace the poet within
by listening to Dorianne
creative.
Laux read and discuss her
“Don’t reinvent the wheel,” she said. “Find
poetry on Monday in the
it on the Internet, add a little twist and tweak Science Auditorium at 7:30
to make it your own.” p.m. CE Credit.
Dresselle said it is important to have
young teachers in the classroom. Guest Artists Concert:
“You are able to do technology. Old people Air National Band of the
like me don’t know what they are doing,” she South
said. “You can show us how. Team up with Listen to the sweet
a dinosaur. They can help you, and you can sounds of the Air National
help them.” Band of the South on Tues-
Junior Shannon Hoye said Dresselle day at 7:30 p.m. in the Ford
Auditorium. CE Credit.
reminded her of the magnitude of passion MEREDITH MCDERMOTT, Photo Editor

FBI and was even hired there. However, she
would not have started the job until after the
school year began, Desselle said. She said
she started teaching and then declined the
job offer.
In order for student teachers to avoid a
similar situation when they enter the work
place, Desselle said to not conduct evalua-
teaching offers.
“It’s encouraging to hear about the impor-
tance of a teaching career and the importance
of a young group of people teaching,” Hoye
said. “It makes me excited to teach.”
Dresselle ended her talk with words of
wisdom for her audience.
“Remember that you are part of a noble
Gwen Desselle, the Georgia teacher of the
year, spoke to a crowd of about 50 future teachers Veterans Day
Wednesday night in the Science auditorium. Make sure to show your
appreciation for those who
served in our country’s mil-
profession. As a teacher from Georgia, hold your itary on Wednesday. Thank
head high. I challenge you to change the world.” you.
Writing Center
Click on the Writing Cen-

Hunt in progress
ter link via the Quick Links
Sunday service @ 10:45am menu on the Berry homep-
age to register to make an
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the managed deer hunts on the Berry College Wildlife Manage-
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Directions: Left out of Berry, 3.5 miles, and at the 3rd hunted on Nov. 6 to 7 and Dec. 2 to 5. days in the Seminar Room
light take a right (across from Armuchee High School) People who partake in the hunts need to have a hunting license, ORFDWHGRQWKHVHFRQGÁRRU
a Wildlife Management Area license and big game license. of the library.
People wishing to hunt can pick up their Berry College Land-
owner permits at the Department of Natural Resources check sta-
tion on the CCC road. The permits need to be picked up the day Check out the
before the hunt from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. but you may pick one up community
any day of the hunt from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. calendar at
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Prepare for professional success

On campus we have
an invaluable resource to
aid students’ transition
into the “real world;” that
resource is the Career Cen-
ter. Students may realize
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one more important task
adding to the rising pile,
especially for seniors.
At its location in Krannert
Center, students can receive
advice on graduate school
essays, the interview process,
career assistance, internships
and a variety of other topics. At
students’ disposal is an alumni
database that students may
search for networking possi-
bilities or to make contact with
alumni for informational inter-
views. Mock interviews and
drop-in resume critiques are
also held in the Career Center
to assist students receive the
job they want.
These are all free services,
and although the center is
reaching out to seniors, all
classes should take advantage
of the opportunities. Starting
early on gaining knowledge
about resumes and career tips
will only put you ahead of the
game. Seniors already know
that the job market is down; it’s
necessary to be proactive, but
don’t let the market projections
keep you down.
Even with the best interests
at heart, sometimes the timing
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or other meetings, especially if
they are at the same time. The
Career Center is now coming
to the students’ dorms so that
the workshops are more conve-
nient. For the month of Octo-
ber the “Career Adventure”
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held every Monday in Centen-
nial at 3 p.m. for the month of
The Carrier editorial reflects a consensus of the The Carrier’s editorial board.
November. Although the recur-
ring time and location will be
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an occupied period of time for
others. For these students, an
individual appointment might
be necessary.
For students it may be most
important to gain information
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direction. Although each edu-
cational department can pro-
vide panels and other oppor-
tunities, the Career Center does
this as well. Most recently it
held “Career Conversations,” a
panel of alumni, for the Camp-
bell School of Business. For
sociology and anthropology
majors, a panel will be held
Monday. Even those who have
a solid career direction can gain
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these panels.
Although monster.com, ide-
alist.com and indeed.com can
be helpful, Wes Moran, director
of the Career Center, said it’s
only one job search method.
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the Internet gets, networking
is always the best strategy,”
Moran said.
The Career Center is provid-
ing transportation to the Career
Opportunities Fair, on Nov. 18
at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.
Students can also sign up for
“Berry Career Connection”
through the college’s Web site,
to help manage the internship
and job search. Make the most
out of your networking with
LinkedIn to maintain your pro-
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ones.
Overall, it’s important not to
invest all your time and efforts
in one strategy; take advantage
of workshops, programs and
professional organizations that
the Career Center offers. So
while you’re in a learning envi-
ronment and not on the road
on your own having to pay for
career help, take time out of
your busy day to stop by the
Career Center.
Psychological links to healthy choices
MEGAN GILKER
Opinions Editor
Today I found myself eating
a cookie for breakfast. Perhaps
this isn’t too unusual for some
college students, but for me this
is a different story. I strive to be
a healthy individual even as a
college student. For me, eating a
cookie for breakfast is not a good
sign health-wise.
Maybe you’ve been hit by
the stressed-out, slightly chaotic
feeling accompanied by a clos-
ing semester like I have. I know
my friends are overwhelmed as I
notice each one click on “panic”
mode with the rising amount of
tests and essays.
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preventing this feeling of being
overwhelmed is just maintain-
ing a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
I really do ask myself, where is
that running, gym-lover who
always eats a healthy breakfast?
Apparently she’s sitting at the
computer eating a cookie.
I found throughout my col-
lege career that I was more posi-
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dent when I worked out versus
those days (or even weeks) I
missed the gym. Hitting the
treadmill running is a little too
rough when you’re not in shape,
so walking for 30 minutes and
lifting a few 10-pound weights is
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time for my 2-hour gym mara-
thon, 45 minutes of light exercise
created almost the same feeling
as an intense workout did.
Although a less intense work-
out may not have the same phys-
ical or caloric affect, without a
doubt, my emotional well-being
improves. In addition to the
increased energy comes the drive
to, surprisingly enough, return
to the gym to improve my run
or weight-lifting or just to get the
same emotional results.
Right now if I told myself
there is not enough correlation
between my workouts and my
mental health and productiv-
ity to really make a difference, I
would only be lying. The Ameri-
can Heart Association reported
that “compared with inactive
people, the physically active
had higher scores for positive
self-concept, more self-esteem
and more positive ‘moods’ and
‘affects.’” The association also
explained that those who exer-
cised scored higher on quality of
life measures and, read carefully,
some studies associated active
lifestyles with “higher levels
of alertness and mental ability,
including the ability to learn.”
This may not come as a sur-
prise, but enacting on the proof
of these studies is what may add
an extra spark to our lives. As
much as I miss my daily work-
outs, it will take self-discipline
to make time in my schedule to
return to my former love. You
may not know what you’re miss-
ing if you don’t have the urge to
get sweaty at the gym, but per-
haps it’s time to meet your new
soul mate.
As for that symbolic cookie,
the entire box needs to be thrown
out, and a trip to the grocery store
needs to ensue. I love eating, and
I absolutely love my breakfast
foods, but a cookie does not cut
it. With empty cabinets, I resort
to eating sporadic meals that
consist of simple carbohydrates
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If you can remember the food
pyramid, try to buy more fruits,
vegetables and whole grains.
Avoid buying sweet or salty
snacks or treats that will only
tempt you in the end as they sit
unopened. Think creatively to
replace not-so-healthy choices
with healthier ones. I cook
brown rice instead of white rice
and replace butter with olive oil,
and I actually enjoy my healthy
alternatives more. Addition-
ally, try to eat a variety of foods
while keeping the food groups
in mind, and don’t follow my
example with the limited choices
in my kitchen.
Consultant nutritionist Cath-
erine Saxelby, in the August 2006
newsletter of “Nutridate,” said
not to over-do caffeine since it
can make people anxious or irri-
table; drink it only when neces-
sary, as it can be effective as an
energy booster. She also noted,
“a healthy balanced diet with
adequate vitamins and miner-
als is your best insurance for top
brain power.”
So as I nostalgically reminisce
on that healthier me, I remind
myself it’s still possible to bring
her back because, if I take time
to improve myself, I do the same
for other aspects of my life as
well. Remember, don’t only take
care of your responsibilities, but
take care of yourself.

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Audiences share emotional levels
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love are not issues an audience usually
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“Where the Wild Things Are” breaks
the mold that typical kid movies have
been forming for years. Children have
been force-fed action packed, shallow
and unrealistic plotlines; therefore,
when an innovative, artistic movie is
offered, everyone runs for the hills.
The movie was a 10-year project
between director Spike Jonze and
author Maurice Sendak, who turned
10 sentences into a beloved classic. The
problem is that this adored book is not
well known among children today.
According to Warner Bros., 43 percent
of moviegoers were 18 and older while
only 27 percent were parents with
children.
However, the most prominent rea-
son is the sentiment that “Where the
Wild Things Are” is too scary for chil-
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Max lashes out in violent, overly emo-
tional ways. His overt actions make
life hard for his single mother and
Iconic channel returns to musical foundations
NANA LINGE
Staff Writer
So it began on Aug. 1, 1981; the
beginning of generations to come
with a turnaround in teenage culture.
I give you the landing of MTV: Music
Television.
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addition to televisions everywhere due
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the artists and the lifestyle. It was a new
way to broadcast the latest in aspiring
and popular music ranging from hip-
hop beats to “hair metal.”
Thanks to shows like “Yo! MTV
Raps” and “Headbanger’s Ball,” the
public was able to view the musical
culture in which we live. Spawning
from these creations, viewers received
the VMAs, the MTV Movie Awards,
“TRL” and “Real World,” but where
Going green more than fashion statement
LAUREN
NATION
Staff Writer
Bell-bottom pants sure were a hit in
the 1970s, and big hair was all the rage
in the 1980s. Today’s “fashion world”
is a collaboration of the individualistic
American ideal, or so we claim. Real-
ity hits, and we see that the world has
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our shopping carts with T-shirts and
handbags with favorite quotes, movie
characters and popular logos branded
on the items.
It is inherent that we tell the world
what we like or dislike by printing it on
OPINIONS
subsequently everyone he comes into
contact with. After biting his mother
one night after a seemingly bratty dis-
play, he runs off with his mother franti-
cally following. She loses him and he
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he comes into contact with creatures
that are even more violent, clingy and
moody.
Parents are essentially wringing
their hands, worried that these com-
plex emotions are apt to encourage
bad behavior in children. If children
go home and display ugly, violent acts,
I’m not sure that it should be due to
a movie. Although children are con-
stantly conforming to their surround-
ing, absorbing everything they come
into contact with, I highly doubt a
good kid is going to bite his parent just
because of viewing this movie.
“Where the Wild Things Are” is
simply a movie that people of all ages
need to see. It was brilliantly fresh and
intense and portrayed the beloved
book exactly as I thought it would; and
yet, parents have agreed that children
should not be subjected to a movie this
powerful.
I’m tired of parents trying to keep
children wrapped in a bubble, like in
some kind of protective coating. Mov-
ies aren’t the only things that can be
scary or hard to handle. Life is scary
and hard to handle at times. If par-
have these creations gone? It seems as
though the station in which we learned
all the up-to-date dance moves and
met all the characters that taught us
how not to act on television have been
cancelled out of existence.
MTV has gone down the drain,
clogged it up and spewed out leftover
matter that blindsides all those that
resort to watching continuous re-runs.
Who really wants to watch minimal
acting on disgraceful primetime slots
like “Parental Control,” “$5 Cover” and
“Valemont.” The whole music concept
has seemed to be entirely dismissed
from the aspect of MUSIC Television.
Do not get me wrong, I enjoy my real-
ity television like “The Hills,” “The
City” and “Real World,” but it just has
become a reality overload.
Thankfully, it looks as though the
turntables are turning with “It’s On
with Alexa Chung,” one of my favorite
new shows that airs Monday through
Thursday at 3:30 p.m. She is bringing
the items we wear. I’m not saying this is
a bad thing. I, for one, am just as guilty
of loving “individualistic” apparel.
We should be proud of who we are
and what we believe in, but there comes
a point that you have to decide whether
you are letting these beliefs become an
iconic image or a way of life.
One monumental example is the
environmental fashion statement so
many people roll their identity into. If
everyone were as concerned about the
environment as their closets say they
are, the world would be a much better
place.
That’s the funny thing; we are not
at that point yet because somewhere
along the way, people forgot that
“going green” meant more than buy-
CAMPUS CARRIER PAGE 5
ents continue to shield their children
from life in general, it will only make it
harder for them to simply be happy.
The arguments surrounding the
movie make it seem as if adults are the
only ones that can’t be scared by loneli-
ness, anger and violence. I know I am
sometimes.
The 81-year-old Maurice Sendak
said, “This concentration on kids being
scared, as though we as adults can’t “What’s the most unique way
be scared. Of course we’re scared. I’m
scared of watching a TV show about
you cope with stress?”
vampires. I can’t fall asleep. It never
stops. We’re grown-ups; we know bet-
ter, but we’re afraid.”
The point is that no matter what
age you are, you are most likely going
to cry at a sad scene, laugh at a funny
scene and jump or tense up during a Xbox.”
horror movie. I will go so far as to say
that adults will be more affected by
“Where the Wild Things Are” rather
than children. There’s no doubt that it Sam Curtis
will be hard for kids to understand all Sophomore
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ies being so sad.
Even still, it is a true work of art
cinematically and “Where the Wild
Things Are” presents the truth. People
shouldn’t want to hurt their children, I go out, and I
but they shouldn’t want to lie to them drive really fast.”
either.
Alex St. Martin
Freshman
back live performances from not only
the United States, but also overseas.
This is partly due to the fact that she
is British. Chung also conducts inter-
views with current hot topic celebri-
ties, incorporates Twitter postings and I make a
mommy-call.”
gives fashion reviewers something to
rave about.
Due to her show, I have become a
fan of La Roux, Metric and The Duke
Spirit, which may not have occurred if
I had not seen them live via her show. I Shana Shelby
particularly enjoyed her show on Mon- Freshman
day, Oct. 19 when she had Tokio Hotel,
one of my favorite bands of all time,
perform their latest hit “Automatic.”
Sheer joy.
However this is merely the begin-
ning to having actual videos play in
heavy rotation. In the mean time there
is always “Fuse,” “VH1’s Top 20 Count- I like to go
down” and for the hip-hop and “R&B” make up songs on
crowd, “106&Park” on BET. Watch and the piano, and I
see, soon enough there will be videos make collages.”
played again on MTV.
Betsy Bowers
Senior
ing a trendy coffee mug and recycle
emblem T-shirts. Honestly, what good My friends
are you doing to buy a “recyclable” bake, and I eat.”
water bottle and then pass hundreds of
plastic ones corroding the ground on
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it really to own millions of “tree hug-
ging” clothes items, but you do noth- Kirsten Hammock
ing to stop pollution? This goes for Sophomore
other fashion targets as well.
These trends are wonderful, but
decorating your wardrobe with peace,
justice and preservation is not going to
do much for the world at large. LETTER SUBMISSION POLICY
Wear your morals, but do not forget Letters to the editor must include a name, address and
to actually do something. Changing phone number, along with the writer’s class year or
the world is going to take a little more title. The Carrier reserves the right to edit for length,
than a T-shirt design. style, grammar and libel.
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Understanding Suicide: Students Speak Out
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what people do fail to understand, is why. It is one of the leading causes of death among teenagers and
adults under 35, but it also happens to be one of the most taboo issues. Five people that walk across the same
sidewalks, enter and exit from the same buildings and receive the same e-mails from Berry each day have
spoken out. You may or may not know them. You may have had a conversation with them. These people
have been affected by suicide either personally or through a family member or friend.
NICOLE NESMITH
Asst. Features Editor
Justin almost gave up.
While his roommate was out, he collected two
belts from around his room. He placed the loose
part of the belts between the door, which he shut
and locked. While standing on a chair in front of
the door, his plan was to put the belts around his
neck to act as a noose then subsequently kick the
chair out from under him and leave him no other
way out. However, the physical attempt failed, and
his weight was too much for the belts to support.
“I was a little mad that it didn’t work out. But
now I am grateful,” Justin said.
Justin’s depression started spring semester of
his freshman year after his feelings for a girl were
not mutual.
“She replied to me that she could only see me as
a friend,” Justin said. “I felt heartbreak, and I took
my iPod, listened to music, and I cried and had an
emotional breakdown.”
His attempt did not only stem from that one
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only led to loneliness, he said.
“I’ve always wanted to be accepted and have
people be my friend,” Justin said. “I have people
I know, but I have only one or two friends I can
talk to.”
Justin has been centering his thoughts on
getting better and not letting what other people
think affect him, he said.
“I’ve been trying to focus on me and what’s
important to me,” Justin said.
He hardly ever had people to talk to, but being
open and letting people talk about their feelings is
important, Justin said.
“If you don’t talk about it and you don’t get the
help you need, you go to the darkest depths of the
human mind possible,” Justin said.
Max was social and not afraid
to be around others.
Max viewed himself to be very outgoing and
social, but starting his freshman year of high
school, he “lost interest in everything.”
“I noticed for weeks that I didn’t want to do
anything,” Max said.
After going online to take a free survey on
depression, Max felt assured that he was suffering
from the illness. After telling his parents of
the concerns, they subsequently took him to a
psychologist. At 16, Max was diagnosed as bipolar.
However, this was not the end because after
various medicines and treatments, Max was not
himself anymore.
“[The medication] made me into a zombie. My
emotions were really a hit or miss,” Max said.
It would be impossible to identify what got him
to this point, but Max said he views himself as the
problem child.
“I have three sisters who are geniuses and at the
top of the class,” Max said. “My youngest sister is
the most charismatic person you will ever meet,
and then people meet me.”
Although Max has never attempted to commit
suicide and has only experienced thoughts a few
Editor's note: To protect the privacy of these students, their names have been changed.
FEATURES
times in his life, the effect is lasting.
“I often think I really want to die,” Max said.
“Little things” such as papers, tests and phone
calls cause the student overwhelming amounts of
stress.
“A simple paper can be due, and it is easy, and I
know it. I get terrible anxiety with projects that are
very doable. Half the time I give up,” Max said.
“It’s like someone sets you down in a wheelchair,
and they tell you you can't walk.”
Even when life is seemingly “going well,” it is
hard for Max to be content with anything.
“You get a sick pleasure from sadness,” Max
said. “I don’t want to be happy, but I want to get
better. It feels naïve to be happy.”
Although his feelings of happiness are sparse
and brief, he has a sense of consequences that
always kept his thoughts of suicide at bay.
“The difference between the person that
commits and thinks is the word ‘only.' Only one
way out," Max said.
Anna, too, felt like she
was in a “black hole.”
Although Anna's feelings stemmed from
depression like Justin and Max, her story is singular
in that her main problem was her sexuality.
“I’m gay, and a lot of my issues evolve around
that,” Anna said. “The fact that I was gay in a
Republican town meant in high school I had to be
very secretive.”
She wanted to tell her peers and people around
her that she was gay and that they should simply
accept it.
“I felt like if I did, I would be ostracized,” Anna
said.
Her depression started in high school and
culminated when she took a knife to her wrist
and drew blood. This was after she tried to come
out to her mother at 16. Instead of accepting her
sexuality and comforting her, she told her to stay
away from the girl she was dating at the time.
Anna succumbed and continued to date guys.
“My mom would ask me if I still had ‘those
thoughts,’” Anna said.
It was not until starting college at Berry that she
felt more accepted because Anna found other gay
people who could understand her.
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became an abusive relationship.
“I felt like if this relationship failed, I was a
failure,” Anna said.
Her depression started to worsen and her
thoughts of suicide returned. Anna had to ask for
multiple extensions on assignments because she
simply could not focus.
Eventually, she came into a loving relationship
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semester sophomore year. Her new-found love
and support also included her mother.
“My mom has actually turned out to be the
most supportive person,” Anna said. “She either
had to accept that, or she had to lose me.”
Some people lose their family and some people
lose their friends, she said.
“I feel really lucky because of the way it turned
out,” Anna said.
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Amy knows what it is like
to lose a close family member.
It was 2004 in eigth grade when Amy came
home one day to a “huge shock.”
“It was a complete surprise to come home one
day and have my parents sit my older brother and
I down in the living room and explain that my
grandfather didn't have the want to live anymore
and took his life by shooting himself in the head in
the spare bedroom of his house,” Amy said.
She immediately tried to make everything
normal again through denial. Although her mom
told her she could stay home, she wanted to go to
school.
“The next day for me was picture day,” Amy
said. “I was crying the whole day at school.”
Her grandfather was not the “type” so to speak.
He didn’t look like the kind of person who would
want to end his life, she said.
“He was in a car wreck and never really got
over it,” Amy said. “I think he couldn’t take it
anymore.”
The feelings about suicide are quite different
when it affects you personally, Amy said.
“It’s a different experience, like you think it will
never happen, but then it does.
She is still not completely sure about her views
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right. I do feel for people though,” Amy said. “I
see where he was coming from.”
Through a span of more than 20
years, Mike has witnessed spiraling
lives affected by suicide.
Mike was friends with a couple students in high
school, who had differing personalities.
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seemed social, good-looking guy, and the other
was just a regular guy, never got into trouble, non-
judgmental, just kind of an average run-of-the-mill
fellow,” Mike said.
Both students were college-bound, but within a
month of graduating, they were both gone.
“It really was an emotional time,” Mike said.
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move.'"
A father with two children and married for
many years, Mike still wonders if there was
something that he could have said.
Years later, with a new job and responsibilities,
suicide was still affecting his life. After one of his
customers took his life, he helped the father with
his grieving.
“I think having gone through that experience
helped me to reach out to that family,” Mike said.
Now working with students, Mike has a new
perspective on dealing with people.
“I always keep that in the back of my mind that
I don’t want to push their buttons,” Mike said.
It is easy for people to hear about a suicide and
not think much about it Mike said.
“I had heard of people taking their lives, but
I never took much thought,” Mike said. “Geesh.
You look around you, who else is unstable? And
they’re feeling like that’s their only option.”
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attempts for every
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The effects are often and almost always devastating. Warning signs that an individual is imminently completed suicide
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suicide are at a higher risk at becoming preoccupied with
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member.
How to Cope Indicator of mental disease?
It may sound simple and obvious, but suggestions for Although the great majority of people who suffer from of people who
helping people survive suicidal thinking include engaging a mental illness do not die by suicide, having a mental
the help of a doctor, other health professional or a spiritual illness does increase the likelihood of suicide compared commit suicide
advisor. Other strategies include having someone hold all
medications to prevent overdose, removing knives, guns
to people who do not have one. Terri Cordle, associate
director of the Berry College Counseling Center, said that
have a diagnosable
and other weapons from the home, scheduling stress- suicidal thoughts are really common with people with psychiatric disorder
relieving activities every day, getting together with others depression.
to prevent isolation, writing down feelings (including “It can be a really common experience for people to
positive ones), and avoiding the use of alcohol or other want the pain to stop,” Cordle said.
drugs. The Counseling Center is a resource that students Studies have also shown that suicidal thoughts are
may opt to utilize. Peer Educator Jessica Marotto said more common than one thinks. More than half of 26,000
that there are many resources available and that students students surveyed across 70 colleges and universities
should not feel alone. reported having at least one episode of suicidal thinking
at some point in their lives, according to a University
of Texas at Austin study. Fifteen percent of students
surveyed reported they have seriously considered suicide,
Causes
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loss, either real or imagined. For example, a break up, loss
of freedom or of privileges may lead to thoughts or an
actual attempt. For more
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Would-be concert spectacular
BRIONA ARRADONDO
ONLINE EDITOR
A man with a larger-than-life persona, “Michael Jack-
son’s This Is It” is a tastefully edited documentary. The
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awe.
“This Is It” opened worldwide Oct. 28 and serves as
a tribute to Michael Jackson after his death on June 25.
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piles more than 100 hours of rehearsal footage from Jack-
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raw look into Jackson’s artistic genius and teases fans with
a dramatic concert experience that never was.
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son’s dancers. The respect they hold for Jackson is evi-
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the genuine appreciation for Jackson from the start of the
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albums were rehearsed for the concert, including “Billie
Jean,” “Thriller,” “They Don’t Really Care About Us,” “The
Way You Make Me Feel” and “Smooth Criminal.” Intense
pyrotechnics, collaborative custom-made costumes and 3-D
effects are just some of the concert’s would-be highlights
and show that Jackson was a true leader in entertainment.
In the black and white rendition of “Smooth Criminal,”
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drawback of this song’s performance is the absence of the
classic body lean from the video. Jackson’s patented shoes
for “Smooth Criminal” are not used, which can be slightly
disappointing for avid fans of the artist’s innovative dance
moves.
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scale, polished concert they are looking for, but the rehears-
als are sequenced to give the audience a brilliant sense of
how unique and creative the tour would have been. With
interviews from musical directors, technicians and cos-
tume specialists to describe the elaborate preparations for
‘Welcome to Humanoid City’ brings fans from around the world
NANA LINGE
Staff Writer
Electronic sounds, futuristic vocals and new-wave mel-
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rock band Tokio Hotel.
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become big in their native land or the rest of Europe until
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on their debut album, “Schrei.” Since then the group has
moved to oversea airwaves with their follow-up albums
“Zimmer 483” and “Scream.” “Scream” was actually the
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While listening to the new album, “Humanoid,” which
was released October 2, I cannot help but notice how their
sound has changed but still embodies the signature guitar
riffs and lyrical style. Each of the 12 singles on the Eng-
lish version CD provide a bittersweet message that many
of Tokio Hotel’s teen audience can follow. “Noise,” or
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band’s debut English single, while “World Behind My
Wall” can be compared to “Don’t Jump.”
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inspired sounds, while still projecting an image the fans are
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had to be able to reach all audiences and be understood
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countries as well.
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the tour, the director presents a behind-the-scenes look at
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audience to imagine how spectacular Jackson’s vision was
for the concert.
Occasional rehearsal moments seem jagged in its stop
and start nature, but he continually shows excitement
for the smaller components of his concert. This seems to
give intimate glimpses into Jackson’s personality and pro-
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rounded him during his life.
Jackson, age 50 at the time of the rehearsals, keeps up
well with his youthful dancers and shows fans that he
never lost touch with his moves. Although Jackson sings
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ing the need to preserve his voice. He slips during one
duet rehearsal at which he soulfully sings a string of runs
with vocalist Judith Hill. When I saw “This Is It,” audi-
ence members applauded after each song performance as
if experiencing the concert in person, and they cheered on
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Footage from music rehearsals effectively demonstrates
the deep connection Jackson had with his music. Every
note, beat and musical phrase is tweaked and perfected
for the best possible sound, suggesting that Jackson lived
for his fans. In this respect, Jackson often asks his technical
crew to let the effects of his music “simmer” before con-
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insight into Jackson’s mastery of music if only through his
soft-spoken suggestions.
For the tour, Jackson assembles some of the world’s best
musicians, who are, in essence, an extension of Jackson
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understand the degree of musical skill Jackson demands.
Her ripping solo in “Beat It” is sure to win cheers from
the audience. Jackson’s graciousness and appreciation for
talent is prevalent in the spotlight solos for most of the
musicians.
Opening Day
“This Is It” is a documentary everyone should watch,
especially those interested in seeing a more natural side
Domestically: $7.4 million
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Jackson’s passion for the humanitarian messages his music
conveys. Although in recent times Jackson’s scandals over-
shadow his talents, “This Is It” is a monument to the artist.
Hearing the cheers and raves for Jackson made me feel as
though my ticket was a front row seat at the tour. For me,
As of Sunday
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imitated but never duplicated.” Overall, Jackson fans will
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butions to music and his enduring legacy worldwide. In theaters through Thanksgiving
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David Jost, the band’s producer, released a statement
about the title saying, “This word is pronounced differently
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same way in both languages. Bill wanted the new record to
have only one name worldwide: “Humanoid.” The band It’s hard to say that you will like Tokio Hotel if you like
spent over a year working on the album in multiple stu- VRPH RWKHU EDQG EHFDXVH LW·V GLIÀFXOW WR FRPSDUH WKHLU
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wanted to have as much time as possible to make sure each member boy-band is. Try throwing in pop, rock, techno,
track still sounded like Tokio Hotel but showed a change and electro in a music blender, and this may result in the
from previous albums. sound of this CD.
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“Automatic” because I am so used to their earlier works, name because with this new hit album, I’m sure Ameri-
but as soon as the three minutes and 16 seconds were over, can radio and television stations will jump on the Tokio
I wanted more. It made me excited to have Tokio Hotel Hotel bandwagon. Check out “Humanoid,” which is out
back again after a year of working on this album; it was LQVWRUHVQRZ,DOVRVXJJHVWSXUFKDVLQJWKH&'LQ*HUPDQ
way overdue. With new songs like “ That Day,”“ Human in addition to English because there are a few songs that
Connect to Human” and “Dark Side of the Sun,” the boys do no appear on the English version., but either way, the
take the listener along on an out-of-this-world experience. music will speak to you: no translation needed.
PAGE 9, CAMPUS CARRIER
Buble’s latest: ‘worth the wait’
KYLER POST
Managing Editor
After more than two years away from the studio,
Michael Buble bursts onto the pop music scene once again
with his latest release, “Crazy Love.” As he has done time
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old and new in his new studio recording, which hit stores
in October.
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single, “Haven’t Met You Yet;” co-written by Buble, Alan
Chang and Buble’s wife, Amy Foster, daughter of legend-
ary producer David Foster. This song has all the makings of
a classic Barry Manilow piece without the auditory pain of
Manilow’s voice in the way. Like other Buble hits from the
past like “Home” and “Everything,” the melody and lyrics
are contagious to near-epidemic levels, and the instrumen-
tation on the track is a great blend of big band jazz and
modern pop. A song this catchy is the perfect choice as the
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impresses, both with new material and old standards.
The album’s title track “Crazy Love” more than exceeds
the benchmark of Van Morrison’s original cut of the song.
Buble’s unique voice lends a crisp, powerful tone to the
song. As he has done many times before, Buble makes this
song seem as though it were written exclusively for him.
Another interesting cover on the album is Buble’s take
on the Eagles’ “Heartache Tonight.” While Buble is not the
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sorry, but Travis Tritt’s version of “Take It Easy” and Clint
Black’s cut of “Desperado” are both proof that an Eagles
cover can be the death of a career. Buble does the song in a
much lower key than the original, allowing him to explore
a variety of vocal runs within the piece. This adds enough
to the song to effectively distinguish it from the original
without completely changing the makeup of the tune.
David Foster, who produced the album, also added a small
amount of crowd noise to certain tracks, including this
one, to give the album the feel of a small concert, which
enriched the experience.
Though Buble’s cover of “Georgia On My Mind” is the
best since the original (Willie Nelson’s perpetual whining
makes me want to pack up and move to Maine every time
I hear his version), it still falls short of Ray Charles’ soulful
rendition.
However, my favorite track on the album is “Hold On,”
another song written by Buble, Chang and Amy Foster.
This song is a love ballad with powerful lyrics, deeply
rhythmic orchestration and incredible vocal performance.
Any song that begins with a soft piano and string intro and
progresses toward a full-orchestra crescendo, followed by with Sharon Jones. As he’s done in the past with tracks
a rest and a full-step key change really hits the mark for like “Quando, Quando, Quando,” which he recorded with
me. This song has it all. Nelly Furtado, Buble picks complementary voices to melt
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the album, which is traditionally Buble’s style. He usually All songs considered, this is Buble’s best work since
only releases one original song per album, leaving great “It’s Time.” It seems in every album there are songs that are
tracks hidden in the record like “Lost,” another original consistently skipped. This album is no such album. Each
song from his previous album “Call Me Irresponsible.” song is unique and quintessentially Buble. This record is
This track alone is worth the price of the album. a must-hear for Buble fans and fans of good music alike.
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Tech fans enjoy state spotlight
CORY PITTS
Asst. Sports Editor
Many Georgia natives, who in years past
wouldn’t have minded if the nation’s colors
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themselves having the blues this season. A
little blue and gold to be exact.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-1)
come into this weekend ranked number 10
SPORTS NOVEMBER 5, 2009
though if Georgia was winning they would
be cheering for Georgia,” said freshman Name: Aaron Epp
Aaron Epp, a Georgia Tech fan.
Year and Major: Freshman, undecided
The Yellow Jackets, led by quarterback
Josh Nesbitt, running back Jonathan Dwyer Became a Tech Fan: Dad and brother
and head coach Paul Johnson, bring a six went to Tech
game winning streak into this weekend. Favorite Player: RB Jonathan Dwyer
In their eight wins, they have defeated UGA vs. GT game prediction: Tech wins
solid opponents such as Virginia Tech,
Clemson University, and the University
24-20.
of North Carolina. What makes the situa- Fun fact: Has tickets to the Georgia Tech
tion so exciting is the fact that the rest of Georgia game
the Tech season is looking good as they are
left matching up against the Wake Forest
Demon Deacons (4-5), the Duke Blue Dev-
in the AP poll while the University of Geor-
gia Bulldogs (4-4) come in unranked and
far below Georgia expectations.
The Bulldog craze has consumed the
state of Georgia since seemingly forever.
It was just a generally accepted rule, in a
conversation about football, Tech fans were
to stay quiet, while we Georgia fans talk
about what we know: football.
My girlfriend, who is from Tennessee,
had never seen a Georgia football game
before last year bought a Georgia sweat-
shirt because “everyone had one”. But the
Jackets’ success and the Bulldogs’ struggles
this season have brought an unexpected
turn of events.
Georgia Tech fans are coming out of the
closet. The season’s outcome can be seen by
the increase in Georgia Tech paraphernalia.
Everything from Georgia Tech T-shirts and
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on the rise. Are these fair-weather fans? Or
have Tech fans simply been ashamed to
show their true colors?
“The people that are neutral who don’t
really care are cheering for Tech now, even
LOVDQGÀQDOO\WKHVWDWHULYDO*HRUJLD Name: Brandyn Jackson
Bulldogs.
Year and Major: Freshman, dual degree
On paper, the Jackets should be able to
easily defeat the Demon Deacons and the engineering
Blue Devils. But their issue remains with the Became a fan: Mom went to Tech
Bulldogs. The combination of the Bulldogs’ Favorite player: QB Josh Nesbitt
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tage leaves Tech fans very optimistic.
Also, as many Georgia fans did their
by two or three touchdowns
best to forget, the Jackets beat the Bulldogs Fun fact: Will attend Tech after Berry to
45-42 last season in Sanford stadium. ÀQLVKGXDOGHJUHH
By winning out rest of the season and a
few losses by top ten teams the Jackets’ will
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end of the season. Name: Jacob Camp
As for this season, I’d have to say, even
Year and Major: Freshman, history
a blind man stumbles across a coin every
once in a while. Georgia Tech will have to major
show consistency to impress me but as for Favorite Player: RB Jonathan Dwyer
now I’ll root for Tech every game for the UGA vs. GT game prediction: Tech wins
rest of this season; that is until they line up 38-20
against the Bulldogs.
Fun Fact: Brother met Dwyer when Tech
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PHOTOS BY MEREDITH MCDERMOTT, Photo Editor

Lady Vikings adjust to new approach

ASHLEY MCINTYRE
Sports Editor

The Lady Vikings have a lot to get used to.

With a new head coach, a new style of play and a new
conference, the Lady Vikings are less than two weeks away
from a new season.
Head coach Stephanie Dunn came to Berry in June and
brought a different style of play than the Lady Vikings
are used to. Instead of a more structured, conservative
offense with fewer fast breaks, fans can expect to see the
Lady Vikings playing more aggressively, using the entire
court with less emphasis on set plays and implementing a
more emotional offense. Dunn said the Lady Vikings have
adjusted to her faster-paced style of play well.
Junior Erica Crumley said that conforming to Dunn’s
new style of play has been a challenge, but the team has
accepted it and has kept an open mind.
“Practice has been a transition from last year, but we
love our new coach and the new system,” Crumley said.
The new team strategies will give opponents a new
team to worry about. “No team should take us for granted
because of our new style of play,” said senior Kisha
Bryant.
“The goal this season is to play hard and win games,”
Dunn said. “We want to play in such a way that tells teams
if we could, we would be in a conference championship
game,” Dunn said.
The Lady Vikings’ schedule is nearly identical to last
year’s, with the exceptions including a shorter preseason
and no postseason, due to NCAA rules. Although the
Lady Vikings are playing mostly NAIA teams this season,
not being able to compete for a championship is hard to
ignore.
MEREDITH MCDERMOTT, PHOTO EDITOR
“It’s always going to be brought up. At this point, all we
The Lady Vikings practice a faster, more intense and up-tempo style of play. Fans should expect more aggressive
can do is roll with it,” Bryant said.
defense and a more explosive, emotional offense.
In order for the team to be successful, the Lady Vikings
have improved their speed to make up for their lack of “We’re working on getting quick,” she said. Dunn said she is looking forward to being the surprise
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lems if they don’t stay healthy, because they are shallow at University and Shorter College. the college level.
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try is decent and will improve when injured players come now that Kayla Carlisle [a former Lady Viking] plays for home on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. against Covenant College.
off the bench. Lee,” Crumley said.
NOVEMBER 5, 2009 SPORTS PAGE 11, CAMPUS CARRIER

Capatis bring sibling soccer to Berry

MATT STOKES
Staff Writer

Throughout their lifetimes, junior Chris

Capati and senior Sarah Capati have devel-
oped a tradition. Every Thanksgiving, there
is a family volleyball game in the backyard,
pitting the siblings against each other on
separate teams. As usual, the competition
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fair share of trash talking.
Since birth, the two siblings have been
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Their father, Kevin Capati, was there when
his children started playing soccer.
“Chris started when he was six in the
[recreational] league in Peachtree City,” said
Kevin, who played in high school. “Sarah
started a year after Chris did because she
didn’t know if she wanted to play until she
saw him playing, and then she got a little bit
jealous.”
Kevin placed the two siblings on the
same team in the boys’ league every other
year until around the time Sarah reached
middle school. When Chris was 11 years
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time. Sarah said the experience of playing
with boys made Sarah physically and men-
tally tougher.
“Physically the experience made me
tougher because I wouldn’t complain when
I got hit,” Sarah said. “But mentally it made
me phase out the negative comments that
MEREDITH MCDERMOTT, PHOTO EDITOR
boys would make about being a girl.”
When she later played with girls, Sarah Junior Chris Capati and senior Sarah Capati have grown up together playing soccer. Even at a young age, they pushed each other to perform at
said playing with boys helped her “become their best. They continued motivating each other through high school and college soccer and still maintain a healthy level of competition.
immune to trash talk.” During this time she
also earned a degree of respect for how her ity] lessons and could outrun her by high Sarah, a relationship that had Chris feeling Vikings over Virginia Military Institute,
brother would be willing to look out for her, school,” Kevin said. apprehensive. Georgia State University, and Covenant
even though he was younger. In 2002, Sarah began attending Starr’s “I would come home and there they College. Chris said he partially attributes his
“One time some boys were making fun Mill High School in Fayetteville, Ga. In her would be laying on the couch together,” decision to attend Berry to his sister already
of me for being a girl,” Sarah said. “Chris ÀUVW WZR \HDUV VKH SOD\HG YROOH\EDOO LQ Chris said. being there and giving him positive reviews
saw this and came over and punched one of addition to soccer, but after a sophomore Sarah and Moroney’s relationship left on her experience during her freshman sea-
those boys.” year in which she made the varsity soccer Chris feeling uncomfortable at times, which son. Kevin Capati said the family was very
During these years, Sarah and Chris squad, she decided to focus exclusively on often led him to giving Moroney playful excited that the two would be playing at
developed a passion for the game due in soccer. Thus, the bar would be set for Chris punches. As time went on, the two young the same college and also liked that Rome
part to their father’s involvement. to make varsity by at least sophomore year, men drew closer. Sarah would conclude a would be a short drive from Fayetteville.
“[They] would go to Braelinn Elemen- if not earlier. He entered SMHS in 2003 and three-year career on SMHS’s varsity squad Moroney’s relationship with Sarah and
tary School to practice shooting or getting suceeded in matching his sister’s feat of with a state championship in the spring of friendship with Chris gives Moroney unique
by each other,” Kevin said. “Sarah would making varsity during sophomore year. By 6KHÀHOGHGVHYHUDORIIHUVIURPFROOHJHV perspective into the nature of their brother-
try to stop Chris from scoring and got pretty the end of their sophomore years, each was like Columbus State but in the end chose sister relationship.
good at stopping.” receiving looks from college coaches. Berry College, partly because she liked the “They are competitive support systems
In addition, the family had soccer goals “Both of them attended some showcases intensity level of the NAIA program. With for each other,” Moroney said. “It’s been
in the backyard, which allowed for many and were getting interest from different col- Sarah off to Berry, Chris had the chance to entertaining to watch. During Thanksgiving
games among the siblings, neighbors and lege programs,” Kevin said. become better aquainted with Moroney, and they’ll play a game of volleyball in the back-
friends. Those backyard games still go on to During Chris’ sophomore year of high the two became close friends. yard, and it gets intense. Even before the
this day. By the time each sibling turned 10, school, he and his sister met a fellow soc- During Chris’ junior year at SMHS it was game they’re talking smack to each other all
Kevin said that both were passionate about cer player that they would both get to know becoming more apparent that college soccer week long. They’re on separate teams and
the game. very well in the years to come: junior Shane would be a realistic goal. Sarah will get very angry, while Chris just
Soccer became a way of life for the sib- Moroney. During the 2004-2005 school year, “After I attended the Blue Chip Tourna- smiles back at her.”
lings. Both played indoor soccer during the Shane began attending SMHS after moving ment, I was approached by several coaches,” Sarah’s roommate and teammate junior
chilly Georgia winters, which are not always to Georgia from Alabama. Chris played with Chris said. Lindsey Caldwell said that inspite of com-
conducive to outdoor games. For a number Moroney outside of school for the remain- He had to miss his junior prom to attend peting from everything from sports to board
of years Sarah could outrun Chris, which der of their high school careers on various this event. games to academics Sarah and Chris still
infuriated the younger brother. “Chris prac- travel teams such as the Atlanta Futbol Club During the 2006-2007 school year care deeply about each other.
ticed his speed and acceleration for a cou- (AFC) Lightening. Moroney decided to sign with Berry, and
ple of years and even took [speed and agil During this time Moroney began dating later Chris also signed. Chris chose the

Swim team wins inaugural meet against LaGrange

—From staff reports
Vikings and Lady Vikings swim teams both won Oct. 31
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LaGrange College. The Vikings tallied a 99-10 win over
LaGrange, while the Lady Vikings earned a 93-39 win.
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won 22 of the 24 events. Each winner was named the pool
record holder and the top Berry competitor in each event
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The Vikings started things off by sweeping the 200 yard
men’s and women’s medley relays. The women’s team
of freshman Molly Scott, junior Jessica Rogers, freshman
Kayla Sanner and freshman Kelly Dickerson won in a time
of 2:06.32. The men’s group of freshman Alan Campbell,
freshman Eric Miller, freshman Matt Raspberry and sopho-
more Ian Kennedy won their race in a time of 1:55.07.
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ishes in the 200-yard freestyle events. Dickerson and
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the men’s race in times of 2:03.83 and 3:09.74 respectively.
Scott and Rogers both swam the 50-yard freestyle event.
Scott won with a time of 0:27.55, while Rogers placed sec-
ond with a time of 0:28.89. Freshman Alan Campbell won
the men’s 50-freestyle event in a time of 0:25.61, while his
teammate Raspberry was third in a time of 0:26.55.
Dickerson won the women’s 200-yard individual med-
ley event in a time of 2:23.47. Miller in the 200-yard men’s
IM in a time of 2:19.20. Berry’s Scott won the 100-yard but-
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in a time of 1:11.26. Junior Brandon Moore won the men’s
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style in 1:16.26. Campbell won for Berry in the men’s 100-
free with a time of 0:56.39 and sophomore Kyle Wilson was
third in a time of 1:05.80. LaGrange’s Josh Ledbetter was
second in the race in a time of 0:58.75.
Myers won the 100-yard backstroke event as she swam
a time of 1:12.76. Sherman won the men’s 100-yard back-
stroke in a time of 1:13.42. Kennedy won the 500-yard free-
style in 5:52.21.
LaGrange got the win in the women’s 500-yard freestyle
as Amanda Olsen swam a time of 6:04.63 and came in with
a of 6:55.54.
In the 100-yard breaststroke where Rogers won in a
time of 1:20.40. Miller won the men’s 100-breast in a time
of 1:11.02.
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ner, Rossi, Myers and junior Dylan Middleton won the 200-
yard freestyle relay in a time of 2:00.37. The Vikings also
won the 200 free relay in a time of 1:49.68.
The Vikings’ net meet is at the Sewanee Invitational
hosted by the University of the South on Nov. 6 and 7.
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Deep
in the
Heart
Student publications staff hit the Lonestar State
for the National College Media Convention 2009

different meeting after an evening of music and

laughter with fellow student publication staffers
and our adviser and last year’s “Voice of Berry”
winner, Kevin Kleine. Let’s just say Kevin kept the
KYLER POST
entire room “funked up,” with stirring renditions
Managing Editor
of “Brick House” and “Boogie Nights.”
During our trip, I also experienced a Texas-
sized Halloween bash. All of Sixth Street in down-
town Austin was blocked off, complete with two
Everything’s bigger in Texas. At least that’s
police tower headquarters and about thirty Porta
what you always hear. But I can honestly say I
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don’t remember anything being any larger in Aus-
which was lined with bars and saloons. I found it
tin, Texas than it is in Rome, with the exception
odd that so many parents found it appropriate to
of the bat population of nearly 1.5 million—yes,
take their kids trick-or-treating at such a late hour
million.
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However, what was a big deal was the 2009
it to say, these kids will have a skewed perception
National College Media Convention, journalism’s
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equivalent to ComiCon. More than 2,000 stu-
I thought one of the best experiences of the
dent journalists converged on Texas’ state capital
trip was our live broadcast on Viking Fusion dur-
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ing our third night at the conference. I was a little
showcase the work they had done during the past
worried, given the fact that Fusion adviser Mark
year.
Hannah had given us a mere 10-minute tutorial on
During our time in Austin, I was proud to rep-
live Web casts, and he wouldn’t be present during
resent The Carrier and Berry College, as several
the real deal. But all eight of us pitched in and got
critics praised the work we had been doing. It was
the job done. Sure, it wasn’t perfect, but it was a
also pretty gratifying to see Viking Fusion’s “Con-
great example of media convergence, something
ference Room” take home the award for Best Com-
we hear about constantly in class but rarely have
edy Show. I’m sure all the Berry people looked
a chance to put into practice.
completely ridiculous, sitting in the back of the
All in all, the Austin experience was both edu-
ballroom, screaming like children as our college’s
cational and entertaining. Not to mention, I got to
name was announced. But who cares?
try one of the best breakfast tacos on earth. Two
Beyond the daily convention sessions and news-
things Texas does extremely well: Mexican food
paper critiques, the Austin night life also provided
and barbecue. Kevin’s sauce-stained Polo shirt
golden entertaining moments I won’t soon forget.
The word “karaoke” will forever carry a totally
would most likely agree.
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news organizations where we
submitted our resumes, it was a
KATIE O’KELLEY small comfort that we were 10 out
News Editor of about 2,000 students. However,
I did learn some new tips about
cover letters that was really help-
ful for me, considering I spend
most of my free time trolling
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employment sites and obsessing
grimage to the National College
about my resume.
Media Convention. I am a self-
Perhaps the most helpful thing
proclaimed nerd who relishes in
was the critique that Kyler and I
pouring over the convention book-
had with an adviser from another
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student newspaper. We sat with
interesting and applicable sessions.
her one morning, and she pointed
This year, I was happy to see that
out good and bad things about The
there were many sessions involv-
Carrier issues we took for her to
ing new technology.
look at. We’ve tried to implement
Besides being further convinced
some of those changes, so I hope
that Twitter is the new form of com-
you enjoy.
munication, I learned new ways to
Other than that, it was a fun
use programs like Google docu-
opportunity to converge the staffs
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of The Carrier, Cabin Log and
our student newsroom and how to
Viking Fusion to have good bond-
use other online programs to drive
ing times over karaoke and a walk
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through the sketchiest part of Aus-
While I was disappointed that
tin for a burrito challenge.
none of the Berry students got
For more photos of the convention,
check out vikingfusion.berry.edu

Fair trade continued from page 3

Third, they develop long-term relationships with the
artisans, allowing them to plan for consistent work each
year.
Fourth, Ten Thousand Villages work with the artisans
to combine traditional skills with modern product trends.
This can include information about the latest colors, styles
or materials that are in high demand by consumers.
Finally, Ten Thousand Villages upholds an environ-
mental responsibility, encouraging artisans to use recy-
cled and natural materials when viable.
By focusing on the needs of the seller, Ten Thousand
Villages and the fair trade movement help unemployed
and underemployed artisans to improve their quality of
life with income.
“People know about it but don’t see what fair trade
does for the artisans,” Scheel said.
Ten Thousand Villages is comprised of more than 130
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has been in business for more than 60 years and has about
160 retail stores and 220 festival sales in North America.
There are many retail stores selling unique gifts located
near Berry, including stores in Atlanta and Cumming,
Ga., as well as Chattanooga, Tenn.
“The crafts are great to give away as gifts, and peo-
ple know they have the only one,” said sophomore Jess
Cusick.
At the festival this Saturday, a variety of handicrafts
from a number of countries will be available for pur-
chase including jewelry, carved animals, bowls, picture
frames, Christmas ornaments, linens, bags and musical
instruments.
“It’s a great way to see how countries are trying to
economize and know that you are helping the artists
directly,” Cusick said. “It’s much better than going to Wal-
Mart.”
In addition to the Ten Thousand Villages festival this
weekend, Berry students, alumni, faculty and staff will
also have their products for sale at the Art Society’s third
Arts and Crafts Festival.
“It’s an opportunity to promote art on campus and
give students and alumni the opportunity to share their
work,” said junior Amanda Carman, co-president of the
Art Society.
The fair will be on Moon Lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
this Saturday and will feature more than 30 vendors and
performers. Some items that can be found at the fair
include a variety of jewelry (including jewelry made from
recycled materials), paintings, scarves, pottery, origami,
ornaments and print photos. There will also be live music,
belly dancing and an old-fashioned organ grinder.
In planning this fair, the Art Society wanted to con-
vey the message that there is much more to art than just
“stuffy art galleries.”
“Art is such an important part of our culture, and we
want to remind people that it can be accessible,” Carman
said.
The fair presents a unique opportunity to students,
faculty and staff to showcase their work and participate
in a form of local fair trade. Buyers can aid their hallmates
and professors by supporting their work and promoting
self-sustainability.
One artist who will be participating in the fair for the
second time is senior Lauren Wright. She had a table at
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for framing.
“It was a huge success for me,” she said.
Wright said one of the greatest advantages for partici-
pators in the Art Society’s fair is affordability.
“For most arts and crafts festivals, they charge you an
entry fee of at least $100 and have multiple requirements
that you have to meet,” she said.
One of those typical requirements is a white tent with
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However, at this festival, vendors were charged a $15
entry fee and will be supplied with tables on which they
can display their crafts.
“You need a lot of money to get in to other festivals,
and especially with the economy right now, it’s hard to
make back the money,” Wright said.
Over the past few years, Wright said she has partici-
pated in a handful of arts and crafts festivals in Sum-
merville and her hometown. Throughout these events
she said she has kept many photos in stock, but recently
ordered new prints of fall scenes at Berry. Preparing for an
event like this requires a lot of organization and planning,
she said, often being very time consuming.
The fair is an event that many students have looked
forward to for the past semesters, providing the opportu-
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day season.
“It’s really cool to see the creativity of Berry students,”
senior Danae Dobson said. “They don’t get a chance to
showcase it any other time during the school year.”