T HE DECREE since 1960 “of, by, and for the Wesleyan community.” November 21, 2014 NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 27804 Tuition To Rise 2.8 Percent, 900 Students Projected for Fall 2015 By Decree Staff NC Wesleyan will hike tuition and other Among other items in the budget, Edwards rollment. “We change more lives. The higher costs by 2.8 percent for most students in highlighted a 3-percent pay raise for all staff enrollment will allow us to provide more 2015-16, as it plans for a second-consecutive and faculty, more funding for student activities activities and programs,” the president said, jump in enrollment. and intramurals, and additional money for adding “We can better leverage our assets, and Next year tuition will rise from $27,250 marketing and recruitment initiatives. our economic model will work better.” to $28,000, according to Jason Edwards, the He pointed out that the college must now The college is forecasting 400 new college’s Vice President of Finance. Under absorb a North Carolina sales tax on cafeteria students in 2015, with 340 freshmen. a previous agreement, tuition will remain meal plans, under a mandate approved by the The growing enrollment will require at $26,482 for students who enrolled in fall legislature in July. Edwards noted that, unlike changes in residence life. While renewing 2013 or spring 2014. other colleges, Wesleyan elected not to pass its arrangement at the Rocky Mount Inn Some freshmen were unhappy about on the cost to students this fall and spring. next year, the college has decided to build the tuition increase. The budget includes a number of enhancements a new residence hall in a vacant area next “It’s already hard for students and their to campus facilities and services. The college is: to Centura Hall. Already approved by the families to pay tuition,” said Jonathan • Leasing the Rocky Mount Inn––located three college’s Board of Trustees, plans call for a Alston. “Why raise prices? I think the school miles south of campus on North Wesleyan facility with 40 single rooms. The college will lose students due to the crazy increase.” Boulevard––as a residence for about 70 students intends to finish construction of the residence President Clark with General Hugh Shelton after the former NCWC David Chang, a freshman from and providing transportation services to campus. hall by August 2015 at an estimated cost of trustee introduced Dr. Clark at October inauguration ceremonies. Australia, was less bothered by the tuition Edwards reported that the total expense to $1.5 to $2 million, President Clark said. Photo copyrighted by Garry E. Hodges. increase, but said he felt that the college rent the Inn has been offset by student room Edwards said that money for the new resi- should enhance the residence halls and, in payments, but that the college has, so far, borne dence hall is not included in the current budget. particular, the offerings in the cafeteria. He the cost of the shuttle service, which is expected “It would be part of our capital budget and will be called the current meal plan “expensive” to total $55,000 for the academic year. “But covered by bank financing,” he explained. Faculty Members Crack for “low quality” food. “If we have to pay there is still availability in the Rocky Mount Inn Even with the new residence hall, President an additional $150, I’ll have very high and if we fill the vacant rooms,” he said, “we’ll Clark noted, the college will still need to explore Down on Cell Phone Use expectations for next year,” he said. break even on the shuttle service as well.” additional housing options. One may involve Michael Taylor James Parrish echoed Chang on the quality • Thinning out trees in wooded areas of contracting with Wesleyan Villas, the townhouse Decree Staff Writer Cauley shares this policy. She stated that her of the food. “I have a problem with the increase campus. Edwards stressed that the college complex located just north of campus. Last semester, Dr. Jonathan Sarris intro- students “may not use cell phones in class.” in the meal plan. It’s an outrage,” said Parrish, intends to use the income generated through Due to the higher projected enrollment, and duced a guest speaker, and then sat in a desk The dominant reason for the no-cell phone who suggested that the college add a fast-food sale of the harvested wood to pay for cutting growth in the ASPIRE adult-degree program, alongside students in his African-American policy is to avoid distractions during class. outlet on campus to give students more choices. down and trimming trees. “It’s a break-even the college will hire new faculty as well. For history class. The speaker, Howard N. Lee, “When students are in class, they need to Aneisha Felton said the meal plan “is pretty situation,” he said, adding that the objective is to 2014, Wesleyan established a new tenure-track a Wesleyan Trustee, was the first African- be completely present in the moment and good,” but that the menu lacks variety. She said improve “lighting, security and beautification.” position in psychology and hired a full-time American elected mayor of a predominantly engaging with other people in class,” Cauley she’s been most disappointed in the residence • Installing cameras in every residence hall visiting instructor in criminal justice. Provost white city in the South since Reconstruction said. Dr. Ames echoed that cell phones “are halls. While calling her room too small, the and partnering with Rocky Mount police Michael Brown has said that next year, along and a former North Carolina state senator. distracting, both to the student and to everyone Edgecombe Hall resident reported that it’s often to strengthen security. The police now with replacement hires, the college hopes to Midway through Lee’s lecture, his voice was else in the room.” Ames also pointed out that difficult to regulate temperature levels. “So no make regular, nightly rounds on campus. bring in new tenure-track faculty for the criminal drowned out by the familiar T-Mobile ring using a cell phone during class is impolite. one ever wants to stay in their rooms,” she said. • Purchasing 10 new tables and 40 chairs justice, exercise science, marketing, political tone. It rang several times before the student “It’s disrespectful to be engaged in anything Edwards reported that the yearly cost for a in the cafeteria. science, and religious studies departments. Dr. realized it was her cell phone. After the phone phone related during class,” she commented. double-room in a residence hall will increase • Laying sod and mulch in parking lot islands Brown added that the college will hire full-time was shut off, the other students quit staring Many professors will allow school-re- from $4,281 to $4,400, while a standard meal as part of campus beautification efforts. visiting instructors in biology, English and math, at the source of the sound, and the speaker lated work on cell phones if it is approved plan will rise from $4,651 to $4,800. The student • Converting to LED lighting in parking as well as a new full-time librarian. regrouped his thoughts and continued. by them first. Cauley, who teaches acting activity fee will remain at $150, he said, adding lots, gymnasiums and tennis courts. The college won’t know until next summer Because of incidents like this, a no-cell- and directs plays, has many students put that it’s unclear whether the college will raise • Replacing the original boiler in the the total number of adjunct—or part-time— phone policy permeates the classrooms their script lines in their phones. She stated the cost of student insurance, now set at $1,313 Everett/Taylor building. faculty it will need to employ, said the provost, of Wesleyan. A majority of the instructors she is fine with using cell phones for per year. “Student insurance is a pass-through • Adding a baseball clubhouse and a who noted that, this semester, there are 41 implement this policy in their classes in class-related purposes “as long as students expense driven by quotes received from a building for the football team to store adjuncts teaching 73 classes and labs. order to keep the students focused on the use it as an electronic device and not as third-party provider,” Edwards explained, “and equipment and hold meetings. He said that the current classroom space subject matter. Dr. Marjon Ames embraces a phone.” Cauley stressed, “I will let the we don’t receive quotes until spring.” After its enrollment rose to 793 day should be adequate to accommodate 900 stu- a no-cell phone policy in her classes. “I student know when it’s appropriate to do Last fall the college decided to increase students in 2014, the college has set a goal of dents next year. “We’ve analyzed our classroom don’t want to see them out during class,” that.” In order to verify that a student is tuition, room and board by 2.9 percent, a rate 900 students for next fall and 1,000 students scheduling and believe that we can handle an the history professor said. “They should be using her phone for approved reasons she that was about .3 percent less than that of other for the following year. President Dewey Clark additional 100 new students next year with our off and put away during the duration of the said, “I come around and look.” independent colleges and universities around is excited about a second straight jump in en- current classroom configuration,” he said. class meeting.” Adjunct Professor Danelle Some professors make few or no North Carolina, said Edwards. It’s too early, he exceptions in their policy. Dr. Lee Templeton noted, to compare Wesleyan’s 2015-16 price gives some options to students who feel they tag to that of its competitor schools. Unhappy at First, Many NCWC need their phone for class purposes. “There are This is the second year in a row that the other methods,” the English professor said. He college has set its tuition in the fall. In the past, recommends taking notes by hand or looking Students Now Enjoy Life at the Inn words up in the dictionary. Dr. Fred Sanborn is it often waited until the February trustees meet- That was not the case in 2014. When ing, an approach that hampered recruitment Reported by KeCharna White put your clothes” and expressed concern also firm with his policy. “The only exceptions Senior Staff Writer about driving back and forth to campus and a higher number of students attended the I’ve made are for international students who efforts, Edwards said. “Last year we pushed for June and July orientation sessions, Student approval during the October board meeting,” High enrollment this fall forced NC Wesleyan “wasting gas.” need to use their phones to translate words,” to house dozens of students at a nearby motel, Other students pointed out the earlier wake- Affairs recognized that it would need to he said. “I find it hard to believe anyone could he explained. “Our admissions team is on the find alternative housing to accommodate road beginning in October and we wanted a move that initially frustrated many of the up time required to travel to school. The college take effective notes on a phone.” upper-class males who were transferred there. has contracted with a shuttle service to transport the increased number of residents. Dr. Ames also feels that it should be them to have all the pertinent information to “We realized in July that we were going to share with potential students, rather than having Seventy-two students live at the Rocky students to campus every hour in a van that seats 12. the instructor’s decision whether to allow Mount Inn, a motel located on North Wesleyan Despite early frustrations, in recent interviews exceed capacity,” said Edward Naylor, Vice students to use cell phones during class, to speak generally about tuition and fees.” President for Student Affairs, who, along with Edwards said that the new approach is Boulevard, about three miles south of campus. residents described the overall experience as positive. even for school-related reasons. She avoids Jacques Alston, a senior, voiced his initial Alston said there is more space and “it’s other administrators, monitored enrollment problems with cell phones by having a no in line with practices at other successful on a daily basis after he joined the college in colleges. “We want to take advantage of frustration, saying he was “mad as hell!” Several quieter,” while Williams said “the beds, most tolerance policy. “Anything that is done on other students agreed with Alston, expressing their definitely” are a positive aspect of life at the motel. May. “We had been exploring options, but at a phone during class could be done after the every opportunity that’s available to us,” that point we started negotiating options and he said, “so we can compete for proactive anger on learning of the change in early August, To provide support and supervision, the meeting has ended without distraction or when it was time for football training camp. college staffs the motel with one student resident even after that point, demand kept increasing offense,” she said. “In my class, we can look students who are ready to commit.” and our options kept changing.” Besides setting the tuition, the board ap- SGA President Isaiah Morrow reported advisor and three members of the coaching staff, up any questions after class and use it as a that some students, at first, complained two from football and one from baseball, who The administration considered many alter- jumping-off point for further discussion.” proved a balanced 2014-15 operating budget natives before deciding on the Rocky Mount of $26.5 million, an increase of about $4 about strong cigarette smoke odors in their each live there. As is done on campus, the Rocky Not all instructors put the same weight rooms, an issue that was addressed through Mount police make regular rounds at the motel. Inn. Dean Langley said that other options on the no-cell phone policy and some million over the last fiscal year, when the col- included placing temporary modular housing lege ran a deficit of about $673,000. Edwards vigorous cleaning. He said that other students Jessie Langley, Associate Dean of Students have no policy at all. Senior Katherine had packed as if they would be living in the for Campus Life, said that the college learned units on campus as well as leasing off-campus Crickmore noted that some professors are said that the deficit was about $77,000 more apartments. “But we ultimately decided that than anticipated due in part to higher costs residence halls, bringing TVs and refrigera- in mid-May that there might be a space issue stricter on cell phones than others. “In one tors, items already furnished by the motel. on campus, after the Admissions office alerted a motel would be the most feasible choice,” class the teacher may say ‘stay off your associated with the college’s books-in-tuition she said. “Many were then considered but the program, which just concluded its third year. Among other minor grievances, Davon- Student Affairs about a larger-than-expected phones’. In another class, a teacher may say tae Williams, a junior, noted that breakfast incoming class. “In the past, many prospective Rocky Mount Inn was the closest, and it was ‘if I see it, you’re kicked out of class and According the Edwards, the current the only place that would let us take the whole budget makes provisions for the college’s new is not provided at the motel. Senior D’ante students would submit their deposit, but then you make an “F” for the day,’” she said. Nichols said “there isn’t a lot of space to not show up for fall classes,” Langley said. building. This became an exciting opportunity Student Michael Whitten related that in Heritage Scholarship program, which covers since it would allow us to come closest to a tuition, room, and board for students with his chemistry lab, cell phones are permitted true residence hall experience.” because students use them as a calculator. exemplary academic credentials. Forty students Dean Naylor noted that there were cheaper were granted the scholarship in 2014-15. However, in his chemistry lecture class, there is options. “We found some places we could’ve a “three strikes and you’re out of class” policy. Scholarship funding comes from a gone, but I wasn’t comfortable finding the combination of sources, Edwards said. Whitten also said that one professor’s policy is cheapest place,” he said. “The student experi- even more stringent. “If she catches you with “We have a few trustees who have agreed ence was more important than money.” to cover the room and board for some it, you’re absent from class,” the junior said. Interviewed in October, many students Dr. Templeton has a stringent punishment of the Heritage Scholars,” he said. “We said that they would prefer to remain at the require that the Heritage Scholars complete for students using their phones in class. “If motel, even if given the opportunity to move I see your phone or if it appears that you’re a FAFSA, so we can capture federal aid back to the residence halls. Alston said he liked available for each student, and the remain- looking at it, I will deduct five points from that he “was free and had my own space.” Wil- your final grade,” he stated, emphasizing the ing funding is absorbed by the college.” liams concurred: “This hotel life is pretty G. Wallace photo See Phones pg 2 nice. I don’t miss living on campus at all.” 2 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 November 21, 2014 OPINION & NEWS Issue In-Focus: Students Respond to Penalties for Marijuana Possession According to Edward Naylor, Vice many students in the last few weeks because and we should be able to live a little. including myself. North Carolina Wesleyan dents to make mistakes––something that President for Student Affairs, the college is they got caught with weed or it “looked Ella Monroe supposedly models itself on the Wesleyan we all do–– but still suffer consequences. enforcing the existing regulations as outlined like” they were smoking. But I wonder if I don't think this is the right policy for ethic from past centuries, and therefore the It would still limit the number of times a in the student handbook. In a drug case, Wesleyan’s administration has ever thought the college. When students first come strict adherence to rules denying illegal drug student will be “forgiven” for his actions, Dean Naylor or an Associate Dean—Jessie about why students are even smoking in to college, they're basically screaming use seems obviously right and acceptable. thus teaching him accountability and Langley or Stephanie Battle––will meet with the first place. College can be a difficult “Freedom!” They're here to expand The students here are mostly literate and responsibility. While I do appreciate the a student who has been accused of using or adjustment and very stressful. Maybe some their learning but also establish a lot of can absorb the code of honor, as written and college’s efforts to reduce the negative possessing marijuana. During the meeting, students have turned to marijuana to cope responsibilities that they most likely distributed. What about “NO” is so hard to influences within our campus, revisions the administrator will review the facts of the with the changes they’re experiencing. In- didn't have at home. So when I first understand? The object of attendance here is can be made to make the policy more case as well as other pertinent matters and stead of resorting to harsh penalties, maybe got here, I thought there was going to to prepare for a productive and responsible flexible. Overall, though, the policy is the then discuss possible sanctions, which typi- Wesleyan should be helping the students. be a lot of parties, meeting new people adulthood, and part of that preparation is to policy and as young adults we must abide cally involve suspension for two semesters. College is supposed to be everyone’s first and so on. What I did not expect were ready oneself to enter the work force. With by it, whether we agree with it or not. The accused then may elect to have the case taste of freedom and it’s where we’re students being treated like we’re still in such a goal, what possible benefit could Michael Taylor heard by the college’s Honor Board, which supposed to make mistakes and learn from high school. We’re all grown, right? I drugs and abuse of other substances be? Col- I think enforcing a tough policy for is comprised of students, staff and faculty. If them. The school might have just gone personally do not smoke and pretty lege is expensive, and maturity would dictate students using marijuana is understandable the Honor Board finds that the accused has too far with this one. I remember when I much everyone knows that it’s illegal. a sober approach to it. A more innocent because it’s an illegal substance. Also, using violated the Student Code of Conduct, the started school here and the environment But isn't it up to the individual to make approach to having fun, unmonitored, seems marijuana may adversely affect a student’s student will face sanctions that range from felt so welcoming, and now it’s “I can’t be these decisions, to take that risk to reachable and laudable. In other words, do academic performance and social life. probation to suspension to expulsion. here for ten minutes without seeing a police smoke weed? Also, it’s pretty harsh to right because it’s the right thing to do. Put the However, I think the policy is a little harsh. Through mid-November, Dean Naylor officer ride past.” It’s intimidating! I’m not suspend a student for two semesters or campus police out of business! Punishment should be more lenient for a first- reported, three Wesleyan students have been saying that it’s right to smoke weed, but expel him. What about all that tuition Rebecca Staylor time offender who only has a small amount suspended and two have been expelled. “All five there has to be a common factor as to why money? Pretty much wasted. I don’t agree with the policy our of marijuana or is only suspected as having students were charged under the Student Code so many students turn to the drug. I feel that David Robinson school has made. Wesleyan administra- used it. Instead of jumping at the chance to of Conduct with drug violations and some had instead of trying to figure out the causes, These days, the difference between right tors have made commendable efforts punish a student, it’s more beneficial to find charges additional to drug violations,” he said. the administration is being too one-sided. and wrong is blurred, and the right of a to help the campus crack down on drug out why the student is using marijuana in the What’s your reaction to the proce- Wesleyan students should at least be given person to do harm to himself (and others) use. However, their policy seems to be a first place. Suspension and expulsion should dures followed by the college in cases a warning for first-time offenses. College seems to be almost inherent and self-evident. bit flawed; while I feel that our students only be applied to the most extreme cases. involving marijuana possession? is our last chance to live as young adults This observation is a puzzle to me, as I grew should be punished for marijuana posses- Probation, counseling, and treatment would Katie Beeman before branching out into the “real world” up knowing it was wrong to harm anyone, sion, a first-time offender should not be be better for the student. Students depend I think it’s good that the school has suspended or expelled. The current policy on the school’s faculty and administration to started cracking down more on the should be revised to help the student who provide guidance when they make mistakes. marijuana problem. It’s something that College Must Get Handle is in violation to better himself, rather A one-size-fits-all style of punishment is as has gotten worse over the past couple of than sending him away, which may make bad for the school’s image as is drug use. years, and the rules and penalties need to On ‘Left-Door’ Syndrome him feel alone and unable to find help for KeCharna White be followed. Marijuana is illegal, and by his problems. The college should adopt NCWC has always been strict about the The Decree interviewed Dr. Andrew Stern, this reminds me about my grade school having it, students are breaking the law. a “three-strike” rule to help the student no-drugs policy. Whether or not the admin- assistant professor of religious studies, after he years, when the nuns forbid students from That’s something that does not need to be rather than abandon him. The three- istration is stricter than it used to be, there diagnosed a common, but solvable problem writing with their left hand. I’m sensing a happening at Wesleyan, especially since strike rule would require that first- and have always been consequences if you’re on campus. He calls it “left-door” syndrome. little Sister Agnes Therese in your attitude. we’re a school that’s affiliated with the second-time offenders perform an ample caught with drugs and alcohol on campus. Decree Faculty Advisor: Our staff Dr. Stern: On the advice of my attorneys Methodist Church. However, I do believe amount of community service and attend Dean Naylor and other administrators writers have witnessed you muttering to I wish to state that I have no recollection of the that a violator should be suspended for Narcotics Anonymous classes. Under this have been enforcing the college rules and, yourself as you enter and leave the Braswell incident with this so-called Reba. Furthermore, one semester rather than two. Being away policy, expulsion would only occur after in general, haven’t given students second classroom complex. What’s up with that? I affirm that I do not discriminate against, nor from college for a whole year is a big deal. the third offense. This would allow stu- or third chances. In my opinion, first-time The student should be allowed to come do I condone discrimina- offenders should be offered another chance. back after one semester and continue with tion against, individuals his education. Being in school would be on the basis of hand- purpose. more helpful to that student, I think. preference. Having said Other students, many requesting anonymity, Tiffany Brown that, I would think that, as PHONES from pg 1 acknowledged that they use their phone The college is cracking down on an English professor, you word “five.” “I will do so for each offense.” for entertainment reasons. One freshman marijuana possession. I’m aware of students would know that the word Dr. Sanborn enforces the same policy. revealed that she uses her phone to email and who have been suspended or expelled "sinister" is derived from “Each use of the cell phone equals a five-point text to “make plans outside of class.” A junior for marijuana. I find the sanctions to be the Latin word meaning deduction,” echoed the psychology professor. admitted that he texts or calls his family eye-raising. Marijuana is not legal, but at "left." Just saying. Many math and science professors “when needed for an emergency.” He further the same time the drug has never killed DFA: To continue to allow their students to use their phones as stated that sometimes he plays games on his anyone. On the other hand, alcohol is a legal play devil’s advocate: I also calculators. Using cell phones during a test is a phone. “The other day I played the hell out of substance that may cause one to be involved saw a faculty member different story. Dr. Bill Yankosky described his them games in class,” he continued. in a drunk-driving accident, which can kill. leave Pearsall through the punishment. “I take the cell phone and test and Another junior also admitted to texting during In light of these considerations, I’m not in left door (To protect her they get a zero,” the mathematics professor class. When asked whom he was texting, he favor of the college’s current policy. I think privacy, I won’t name her said, noting that this is a new policy for him replied, “anybody.” In one recent in-class text the administration should be more lenient. A but her office is directly to because of past problems with cheating. exchange, a student revealed, he was responding simple warning should be enough to teach the left of yours and, like Most Wesleyan students understand to his fiancé, who wanted him to “pick a student a lesson. With the current policy, Reba, she doesn’t usually the policies towards cell phones in class, something up at the store.” Asked to explain the even if a student has committed his first wear a tie). Do you––an whether they follow the rules or not. reason for texting during class, many students offense, he’s guaranteed to receive some untenured assistant “They’re understandable, I suppose, based denied that it was done out of boredom. “Well, it type of punishment. This will turn off some professor of religious on how far students have gone in the past,” depends on the class,” admitted one junior. students and decrease the student body at studies––really think Crickmore said. A more laid-back view was “No cell phone” policies mean that a time when the college is trying to raise you know more about expressed by Whitten. “I really don’t mind.” students must conceal their usage in some enrollment to 1,000. Plus, you never know social norms than a full Not all students fully accept the way. Their methods are as varied as their who uses marijuana. It could be some of the professor of sociology? no-cell-phone policy. Shayne DeWitt said reasons for using their cell phones in the brightest students, with the highest GPAs. Dr. Stern: I don't want she understands that the policies are to keep first place. Many female students keep I think the college should focus on more to get into which discipline students focused in class. “But I feel there’s their phones in their purse, while others important issues. is the most ancient or lofty. limits to it,” the freshman stated. Jerome keep them in their book bags. “I check like Trinity Carter Nor do I want to engage in Little also expressed some reservations about I’m finding a pencil,” a freshman said. I think the enforcement of the zero- ad hominem attacks against the policy. “It’s a mixed thing because some Dr. Stern: Well Bill, it could have been Another popular method is to keep the tolerance policy is excessive. We’ve lost so my reckless and irresponsible colleagues. might use it to take pictures of notes,” the any number of things. Perhaps someone phone in a pants pocket and take a peek at I prefer to focus on the issues at hand. You entertainment major said. had taken my favorite parking spot, or I had it to check the time or texts. Other students might ask: Why do I care which door people While some students adhere to the no- caught a student espousing heresy, or I was conceal it any way they can. One junior HE use? The response is simple––safety. Granted, cell-phone policy, others do not. One of the T just arguing with the voices in my head. Or stated he would act “like I’m doing work.” "safety" is often an excuse for oppressive most common in-class uses of cell phones is maybe I was concerned about something He hides it in his lap, notebook, hoodie, or ECREE governments to erode civil liberties. But there are to check the time. Little commented that he D more important. Much more important. legitimate concerns in this case. Imagine some- hat. Another junior said he doesn’t bother since 1960 never uses his phone in class. After thinking DFA: Oh, what’s that? Was it the one attempting to enter Braswell via the proper, concealing it. “I just don’t,” he said. “of, by, and for the Wesleyan community.” twice, he corrected himself. “Technically Braves letting you down once again? Dr. Sanborn addressed concealment right-hand door. Suddenly, that door shoots out yes, to tell time,” the junior said. Crickmore TA F F Dr. Stern: No, it wasn’t the Braves’ latest towards him, propelled by someone on the inside of cell phone usage from a professor’s s September collapse. As with my children, I’ve exiting, improperly, on the left-hand side. What's viewpoint. “I sometimes grown accustomed to the Braves disappointing going to happen? Perhaps the person on the find it oddly amusing that Senior Staff Writers me. I’ve got a different problem on my mind–– outside of the door will merely be startled. But students think they can ‘hide’ Katie Beeman, Katherine the failure of many members of the Wesleyan it's also possible that he could be hit on the hand, their phones from me when Crickmore, Rebecca Staylor, community to follow one of the basic principles or perhaps even the head. Serious injury could I’m standing right in front of KeCharna White of civilization and common decency: entering occur! So, all I'm saying is, everyone should use them,” he said. Although professors find cell and exiting a building through the right-hand the proper doors, and those who forget and slip Staff Writers door. One might expect such deviance from up should be flogged and banished. That's all. phones distracting, it doesn’t psychopaths, freshmen, or Pittsburgh Steelers DFA: I see. I think you make a good point. bother most students unless Tiffany Brown, Trinity Carter, fans, but I’ve seen respectable people––the sort Other than threatening a “flogging,” what can there’s sound involved. Crick- Amanda Gauthier, of people who wear ties to work––doing it as we do to promote proper door etiquette? more noted that she finds a cell Shenika Harper, David Robinson, well, and that troubles me profoundly. Dr. Stern: It's all about education. In phone distracting “only when Michael Taylor DFA: I'll just ignore the comment about general I think the value of education is it makes noise.” Scott doesn’t my Steelers. But I’ve noticed this tendency overrated, but in this case the first and most notice classmates using cell Special Contributors as well, and you're right that it's widespread. important step toward changing people's phones. “Because I sit up front,” he stated. Whitten summed Grace Wallace (Photos) But I wonder if you haven’t gone a little behavior is making them aware of the issue. bonkers. In fact, I understand that you got G. Wallace photos up students’ awareness of cell I'm certain that if we can make members of also denied using her phone during class, into an altercation with an honors student, phones. “I’m immune to it now,” he stated. Faculty Advisor the Wesleyan community realize that using especially during lectures. After a pausing after she––let's call her Reba––exited Regardless of students’ views on cell Dr. William Grattan the wrong door threatens the safety of their a moment, she admitted, “I use it to keep Pearsall through the left door. Digging into phones, one thing is clear: No-cell-phone (ext 5336) friends and colleagues––to say nothing of time.” Dr. Yankosky also confessed to using this story, dogged Decree reporters found the very fabric of civilization––they will policies have curbed usage during class 179 Braswell • Phone: 985-5336 his phone to check the time. “There are no that Reba is left-handed. Isn't that a valid time. “I have almost no problem now, Email: [email protected] change their ways. I just hope it happens clocks in the rooms,” he said. Many other argument for using the left door? In a way before someone gets hurt, specifically me. but I used to have a lot of problems,” professors also use their phones for this mathematics professor Gail Stafford said. November 21, 2014 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 3 SPORTS Wesleyan Football Team on the Rise By Decree Sports Staff Travonne Marshall had 8. October 11: NCWC 48, LaGrange 21 on a short punt by Kyle Melquist that gave the The NC Wesleyan football team The defense was a concern as the The Bishops extended their confer- Scots the ball at the Wesleyan 49-yard line. became relevant again in the USA season began, but Coach Filkovski said he ence winning streak to three games with “In the first half, we were doing well, South Conference, recording a .500 was pleased with the progress his young a drubbing of LaGrange on the road. getting our blocks, making throws, running mark after three straight losing seasons. players have made so far. “We continue to Getting the start, Midgett tossed a hard, and sticking to the game plan,” said With a season-ending loss, 37-20, grow every week,” he said. “The biggest school record six touchdowns to five Midgett who played the entire game one at home against Huntingdon, the team difference is we have more bullets in our different receivers, earning plaudits from week after an injury. “In the second half, finished with a 4-4 conference record (5-5 gun than we did last year. Sure, the defense Coach Filkovski, a former DIII quarter- Maryville adjusted well to our scheme. overall), after going 2-8 in 2013, Coach is young, but they’re never shaken. They back, who’s seen more consistency in his That’s a very disciplined and well- Jeff Filkovski’s first year at the helm. line up without fear and challenge the quarterback. “I’m proud of how Dustin is conditioned team. We really had to battle The Bishops were in the hunt for the player across from them on every play.” developing,” the coach said. “It’s important school’s fourth USA South title, but after October 25: Methodist 42, NCWC 39 mentally and physically.” to him. Not everything is natural or easy the team raced to 3-1 conference record, it After a bye week, the Bishops returned For the game, Midgett was held to for him, but he continues to work hard on a lost key games to Methodist and Maryville to Rocky Mount for their homecoming 14-36 passing, with two touchdowns and daily basis. He wants to be great and that’s and fell from contention. The Methodist game against the Methodist Monarchs. two interceptions. In an “off” game, Alston Rebecca Staylor led the women’s a quality not found in every player.” contest, a 42-39 loss in overtime at home, Playing before a crowd of 2,000, the rushed for 110 yards on 24 carries. soccer team with 18 goals. SI photos In recent weeks, the passing game has was devastating, as was an early season Bishops missed an opportunity to tie for See FOOTBALL pg 4 complemented the team’s strong running defeat at rival Christopher Newport, 31-28. the conference lead, losing in overtime game, led by a veteran line and the explo- In each game, the Bishops were unable to after leading for most of the game. Women’s Soccer Accomplishes hold fourth-quarter leads. “It was an 1st Winning Record since 2001 Here’s a recap of the past two months: emotional game and By Katie Beeman October 4: NCWC 34, Averett 30 an emotional loss,” said Liette. “Even as we approached the Senior Staff Writer penalty kicks, I was confident in having Following an impressive win the Coach Filkovski said The women’s soccer team advanced to Sarah in goal and the lineup of strikers we previous week against Ferrum, Wesleyan afterward. “But we the semi-finals of the USA South Confer- had. It was an honor to score my PK to took a second straight conference game, have three games left ence tournament, where it lost November 7 help my team advance.” at home, with a dramatic finish engi- and we need to get to Methodist University, 2-1, in overtime. Biancur credits the successful season to neered by quarterback Dustin Midgett. ready for next week.” The Bishops concluded the season with changing the culture of the team as well as Playing in relief of Robbie Lanier, Midg- In a game a 10-6-3 overall record, their first winning having “a more complete presence” on the ett threw for three 4th-quarter touchdowns that saw major season since 2001, and the first in Coach field. “This year I tried to instill a system that to shock the Cougars. The winning score momentum shifts, Bev Biancur’s eight seasons at the helm. would make the girls more accountable and came on a 22-yard pass to Dwayne Bishop Wesleyan jumped The team’s 6-3-2 conference mark was have more pride for the team,” said Biancur. with 15 seconds remaining in the game. to a 26-10 first-half highlighted by a six-match shutout streak “It was all about taking ownership.” Describing the winning play, Midgett said lead, highlighted by that included five wins and an OT tie. Biancur went on to state that with the he first looked to his left, but found that side two long Midgett- In the final game, Wesleyan and Method- large freshman class, and more good play- of the field “swarming with Averett defend- to-Malik Adams ist traded first-half goals with NCWC’s Jade ers, the team pushed each other to do better. ers. So I snapped to the back side and found touchdown passes. Gold scoring on a one-timer, with assists by “All of the right pieces fell into Dwayne. He was my third read on the play.” James Wallace (7) recorded 10 tackles in his final game. But a determined Rebecca Staylor and Sarah Olsowski. place this year,” said Biancur. Midgett dismissed talk of a quarterback Methodist team Then after a scoreless second half, Methodist siveness of Alton, who ran for 154 yards She noted that the return of Staylor, who controversy, noting that he and Lanier, last narrowed the gap to three points with two claimed victory, when Victoria Martins got the on 22 carries against LaGrange. was a leading scorer two years ago before she year’s starter, have maintained a strong touchdowns within a minute. The first ball 10 feet outside the goal box and one-timed “Our offense is set up each week with transferred, gave the team an offensive edge. relationship over the past three seasons. came with five seconds left in the first shot, the ball just eluding freshman goalkeeper checks and balances,” Coach Filkovski The senior tallied 18 of NCWC’s 42 goals. “Robbie and I are bros,” Midgett said. “I half, as Dedric Bowman hauled in a 15- Sarah Hovis. “It was just really unlucky for us,” explained. “There is no doubt where we start “We already had a good defense, but we were know if I mess up, he’ll have my back and yard pass from Max Reber to punctuate a said Staylor. “Sarah initially caught the ball, but and that’s to run the football with J. Alston. able to get the ball forward quicker this year,” go in to make things right. He knows if he 78-yard drive that took only 1:18. when she collapsed on it, it went through her If we get the look we like, we roll with the said Biancur, noting the key role played by messes up, I’ll go in and have his back to Then the Monarchs struck again after execut- arms, through her legs and into the goal. My play called. On the other hand, if Dustin or midfielders Olsowski (5 goals, 2 assists) and make things right. He’s my brother and I ing an on-side kick to begin the second half. first thought was, ‘That did not just happen.’ Robbie sees a change to the defense, they Tolson (2 goals, 3 assists). love him; I’d do anything for that guy.” Cody Ausherman drilled a low kick right The whole play felt like it was in slow motion.” have the keys to the car and can change to a The community presence also sparked the Jacques Alston continued his onslaught at the front line of the Wesleyan receiving Staylor said it was hard for the team to pass play. All we try to do is stay on schedule team going into the semifinals, according to of USA South defenses. A week after team. The ball hit a Wesleyan player’s leg process that their successful run had just and take some shots down-field when the Biancur. Wesleyan held “Blackout Wednes- gaining almost 300 total yards against and ricocheted back to the Monarchs, who come to an end. “We had worked so hard for opportunity presents itself.” day,” in which the campus community was Ferrum, the senior running back rushed recovered at their 49-yard line. over 90 minutes and to lose on that goal was On defense, the Bishops held the asked to wear black in support of both the for 196 yards and two touchdowns—one a The on-side kick appeared to stun the heartbreaking,” she said, noting that as game Panthers to 74 yards rushing and men’s and women’s teams. Having the men’s 71-yard dash in the decisive fourth quarter. Bishops. On the next play, Reber scrambled ended, she fell to the ground, pulled her shirt recorded seven quarterback sacks, three team, aka the “wooks” cheering section, in The defense was led by freshman and broke a 41-yard run down the left over her head, and just sat there and “cried by sophomore Rakeem Cooper. Janezic the stands was a big help too, she said. “They defensive back Anthony Janezic, who sidelines. One play later, he handed off to my eyes. I just kept thinking my soccer career led the team with 9 tackles, while supported us and did their ‘wook’ chants,” recorded 11 solo tackles and 6 assists. John Papillion, whose touchdown brought is over. No more goofing off with Coach Bev. she said. “It was very encouraging.” Methodist within three. No more wearing the 18. No more pregame On their road to the conference tournament, After another Ausherman field goal tied the speeches or locker room dance-offs.” the Bishops defeated Mary Baldwin College, Men’s Soccer Finishes score, the Bishops regained the momentum. A week earlier, during their quarterfinal 6-0, on October 21st in a purely offensive game. Subbing for an injured Midgett, Lanier entered match against second-seed Piedmont, the The Bishops took 34 shots to Mary Baldwin’s the game and led his team on two long scoring two teams battled to a nil-nil draw. The 13-6-1, Loses in Semis drives as the Bishops built their lead once again. 3. Four goals were scored in the first half. game came down to penalty kicks, which The first goal came 11 minutes into the By Rebecca Staylor Bishops finished on a golden goal in double But Methodist fought back. Driving his the Bishops won 3-1, with Hovis stopping match, as Staylor scored on a header after Senior Staff Writer overtime to win 3-2 at Scalf Field. team 85 yards in 2:39, Reber hit Valdania three of four shots, and outdueling her the ball was crossed by Edehult. Not even The North Carolina Wesleyan men’s In the first half, the Bishops fell behind Bastien for a touchdown. After a failed counterpart, Michaela Gardner. two minutes later Staylor scored the second soccer team saw its season end in the the Cougars, as Nathan Brown scored on-side kick by Methodist, the Bishops were The three Bishops penalty kicks were goal for the Bishops with an assist from semi-final game of the USA South in the 18th minute. But Storer answered poised to run out the clock, claim victory made by freshman Cissi Edehult, freshman Tolson. The next two goals were conference tournament, November 7. back with a goal in 41st, heading the ball and extend their win streak to four. But the Hannah Tolson, and junior Nicole Liette. made by Staylor, with an assist from The Bishops fell short to Covenant in the past the keeper after a crossing pass from Methodist defense was stout. Starting at their “Going into the quarter-finals, we had see WINNING pg 4 79th minute after USA South player of the year T. Thorfinnsson. The half began to look 49, the Bishops offense stalled, as Alston no doubt that we could win the match,” Snoopy Davidson tallied his second goal of the promising for the Bishops, but then Brown (164 yards on 33 carries) was stuffed twice game, advancing the Scots to the champion- scored his second goal in the 44th minute. and Lanier was sacked for an 8-yard loss. ship match, while eliminating the Bishops, 2-1. The second half was scoreless until the Getting the ball on his 30 with 43 seconds Volleyball Team Misses “As soon as the game ended, I automati- 84th minute, when Wesleyan’s Xavier remaining, Reber once again guided his team cally had a flashback to freshman year,” Isai Mensah tied the game, drilling a one-timer down field, setting up a 43-yard field goal that Playoffs for Second Year Gonzalez said. “I just thought, Wow, this is into the goal after taking a pass from Viegas. tied the score and sent the game into overtime. By Katie Beeman the Bishops defeated on three occasions. what it feels like for it to be all over. This is Both teams went scoreless in the first During OT, the teams traded field goals, The scores were 3-1, 3-1, and 3-2. how the seniors felt when I was a freshman. half of OT, but with less than two minutes but the Monarchs stopped Lanier from Senior Staff Writer The women’s volleyball team fin- On October 22nd, the team played its final No more bus rides, hotel trips, or practice. left in the second, Viegas sent a flighted ball the four and then finished off the Bishops home match of the year against Meredith. Before a I don’t get to put on a jersey anymore. It’s to freshman striker Charles Chapin, who when Ausherman made his fifth field goal ished their season with a record of 7-21. The young team struggled, finishing boisterous crowd, the Bishops fell in three straight just really over and it’s killing me.” nailed the golden goal, his team-leading of the game, this one from 39 yards. matches to the conference’s number one team. The loss concluded the colligate 12th of the season, in the 109th minute. Defensive back Terrance Peterson said sixth out of eight in the conference. Kayla White was the only junior, while the The match started with an impressive save careers of seniors Gonzalez, Jordan On the season, the Bishops finished with a 13- it was a painful defeat to absorb against a by Huber and she finished off the point with Grantz, Samba Cande, and Joe Storer. 6-1 record, 8-2 in conference action, a year after rival like Methodist. “Some players cried; rest of the team was made up of freshmen and sophomores. According to Coach Robin Pietryk, a kill. The Bishops were down early in the The Scots took an early lead on the recording a sub-par 7-9-2 (5-4). Coach Frankie others were speechless,” he said. “We felt first set at 8-3, but began to come back later in Bishops, when Davidson scored in the 18th Taal and his assistant, Ryan Huber, said 2014 we had worked too hard to lose the game.” this was one of their biggest challenges, noting that the team is still in a rebuilding process. the set. But they could not take the lead from minute of play. The game remained a tight was one of their most successful seasons, noting November 1: Maryville 42, NCWC 28 Meredith. After two service runs from Huber defensive struggle until Davidson added his the offensive contributions of Chapin, freshman A week later the Bishops lost their “We’re still learning and going to make a lot of mistakes,” said Pietryk. and White, the Bishops lost the first set, 20-25. second, firing into an empty net, after the Scots forward Julius Oaskarsson (5 goals, 6 assists), second consecutive conference game, At the beginning of the second set freshman capitalized on a defensive error by the Bishops. junior midfielder Matt Moore (6 goals), as the as Maryville’s offense was in control. “That is a part of the growing process.” Pietryk stated that her goal for the season was Emily McLain scored with a kill, set up by White. Down 2-0, the Bishops fought back and team scored 20 more goals than last season. The Playing at home, the Scots attempted Again the Bishops found themselves down scored a goal 25 seconds later to pull within coach added that freshman goalkeeper Jesper only 12 passes on the day, but ran 66 to improve every match. “The faster we grow, the more wins we will get, but we need to focus on early, 7-2, but with a service run from sophomore one. Grantz sent a ball over to Cataeno Olsson (1.33 GAA) has bolstered the defense. times for 350 yards, while the Bishops Ayla Brewer and a kill by freshman Samantha Viegas, who tallied his fourth of the season. “They have all really helped the were limited to 128 yard rushing, with getting better and growing as a team,” she said. Sophomore libero Christina Huber said the team Morton, they were soon back on track. Wesleyan pressed for the equalizer, but program this year,” Taal said. 110 coming from Alston on 24 carries. In the crowd, a group of Wesleyan students fell short. When the final whistle sounded, the Storer, a team captain, said he was pleased “That was the best team we played so came together at the end of the season. “It’s hard since the team is made up of mostly sophomores started chants to encourage the Bishops. The Battling Bishops fell to the turf in disbelief. with the way his team meshed over the far,” Peterson said, “on offense and defense.” group, the so-called “wooks,” was led by Joe and freshmen,” she said. “We need to keep improv- “I think we played really well, but we gave course of the fall. “I think the team’s greatest The freshman noted that the Maryville Storer and Halldor Bjarneyjarson of the men’s ing and play as a team rather than individuals.” them two easy chances,” sophomore Drew triumph was that we all came together when offense boasts a strong offensive line. “Our soccer team. Flags were waving and feet were Huber went on to say that what the team Wiltse said. “If we would have eliminated it mattered,” he said. “Forty individuals weakness is stopping the run,” he said, stomping in unison. most needed to improve was communication. those errors and made them actually beat us, I turned into one team, one family.” “that’s what Maryville likes to do. They After an attack error by Meredith, the score “We need to talk to each other better on the think we would have moved on to the finals.” Meshing was a challenge due to the have a disciplined line and fast backs.” was tied at 15-15. With a kill and a service error by court,” she said. “We need to trust that our The Bishops, seeded 4th, entered the background of Wesleyan’s team, which The teams were tied, 21-21, at halftime, Meredith, the score was tied again at 16-16. But the teammates will be there to complete a play.” first round of the tournament on November is filled with athletes from Europe, North but the Scots seized the advantage in the Bishops were not able to convert a point that would Wesleyan’s biggest wins were against 1 against the Averett Cougars (5th.). The and South America, Africa and Russia. third quarter, intercepting a Midgett pass and put them in the lead, losing the second set, 22-25. See SOCCER pg 4 third-place Methodist University, which two teams played a tight match until the returning it for a touchdown, and capitalizing See VOLLEYBALL pg 4 4 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 November 21, 2014 ARTS & CAMPUS LIFE ‘Rabbit Hole’ Provides Compelling Look at Family’s Grief By David Robinson (played by Michael Taylor) attends grief challenges, measuring them according afterlife, who in fact reject and mock those Decree Staff Writer counseling, Becca (portrayed by Katherine to our own experience and outlook. For who speak of “being in a better place” or We are curious, all of us, about the Crickmore) will not; Howie will not speak example, Becca slaps a woman while in the say “he’s at peace now.” This play does process of dying. Most of us not about our to the teen driver, Becca will; Howie supermarket because the woman is ignoring not encourage any metaphysical consider- own mortality, but about the reconcilia- wants to renew the physical aspect of their her whining son. It is our task to understand ation other than the teen driver’s belief in tion and adjustment after a loved one or marriage, not so Becca; Howie wants to Becca, if we can, for this display of violence. parallel universes of “rabbit holes.” close acquaintance passes. Metaphysical keep reminders of the lost son, while Becca While the dialogue is quite crisp and The October 6th presentation was well explanations and possibilities abound, but wants to get rid of them. As they interact, expressive, the frequent use of profanity is done and a show worth seeing. If it was not few of us are convinced by the conclusions and try to figure out how to resolve their distracting. Perhaps the story could be told professional quality acting, it was close to offered. “Rabbit Hole”, presented by North differences, we are drawn into the struggles without such language, although it does it. These Wesleyan Players brought credit Carolina Wesleyan Theatre Program, they face. The playwright makes full use of show another aspect of today’s society: to the school. Nat, the grandmother figure addresses this question as it treats the the “show, don’t tell” technique, and we are It is a worldly presentation of a family (played by Kimla Brandt), provided comedy struggle and reconciliation a husband left to gauge the depth of their emotional unwilling to believe in the possibility of an relief to a somber subject, delivering audible Freshman Charles Chapin tallied and wife (Howie and Becca) go through and timely lines that brought laughter from 12 goals in 2014. after their 4-year-old son, Danny, is killed the audience at appropriate moments. The by a teen driver when Danny runs after Prepare for Flu Season only distraction in her performance was their dog into the street. We are struck by her tendency to look off into space at times, the contemporary aspect of the play as By Ella Monroe ing your face to minimize contact with from pg 3 Decree Staff Writer germs that your hands may have picked noticeable because Ms. Brandt’s eyes are SOCCER Howie and Becca wend their way through deep set and a striking feature, leaving no “We have a lot of new guys from many the labyrinth of mourning: they face it You know what time it is? It’s time up during the day, Brys-Wilson said. different cultures and soccer styles,” to bust out the cozy sweaters, prepare 2— Get a flu shot. Receiving the doubt as to the direction of her gaze. alone, with only their immediate family As Becca, Crickmore gave us a memorable Coach Huber said. “It took some time to involved. No clergy, no friends, hostile and your Halloween costumes, and get shot will create antibodies and decrease get all the players on the same page.” your bellies ready to eat! It’s fall! your chances of getting sick. look at a grieving woman, trying to keep her contemptuous toward religion. family together and her marriage intact while Grantz, a native from Fredericksburg, The couple wrestles with their relation- However, the changing weather also 3––Maintain a healthy diet. “It’s Va., related that his favorite style of play is means runny noses and missed classes. a simple way to keep your immune coming to grips with the loss of her son. There ship and individual coping mechanisms in were perhaps too many sighs from Becca, but broken up into two categories: offensive this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Howie Jessica Brys-Wilson, Wesleyan’s system strong,” Brys-Wilson explained. and defensive. “The offensive style I love Director of Health Services, shared “With a strong immune system, you the acting was superior nevertheless. Taylor involves a slow build up,” Grantz explained. five steps to stay healthy. can easily fight off any cold.” added a strong performance as the husband, “It demonstrates a team’s technical ability Homecoming 1–– One of the most important is 4––Make sure to rest. By not getting showing a wide range of emotions as he dealt to pass the ball, while showing patience hand hygiene. “Always wash your enough sleep, you can put strain on with his wife’s differing approach to grief. and keeping possession.” His preferred Called a Success hands,” stated Brys-Wilson, a licensed your body. Being rested will keep you Strength of character was a significant part defensive style is “high pressure. It puts By Trinity Carter physician’s assistant. And avoid touch- alert and boost your immune system, of Howie, who tried to conform to his wife’s immediate pressure on the opposing team.” Decree Staff Writer Brys-Wilson said. perplexity as she dealt with the unimaginable Iceland’s Oskarsson favors a different Highlighted by a step show and pep rally, the Two Students Cited 5––Decrease stress. A lot of students grief a mother feels at the loss of her child. style of play. “I like to play a 4-3-3,” college scheduled an eventful week of activities for Gun Violations stress over the tiniest things. However Howie is capable of anger, well portrayed, and he related. “I prefer a very organized for students during homecoming in late October. Two Wesleyan students were charged it’s the tiniest things that cause a lot of also contrition, as he strives to find his wife defending strategy, with deadly and As always, there was an event held with gun offenses on campus last month. damage, Brys-Wilson said. Stress can again. Strong work, Michael Taylor! quick counter-attacks.” every night of the week leading up to The Rocky Mount Telegram reported cause you to be tired and irritable and it Amanda Gauthier’s portrayal of Looking forward to next season, Saturday’s football game, a 42-39 loss that James Walker, 19, was arrested Octo- can weaken your immune system as well, Izzie, Becca’s sister, complemented the defender Mario Andrade is determined to at the hands of the Methodist Monarchs. ber 20 after a shotgun was seized from his making you more vulnerable to illness. other performances and provided a light make his senior year the best yet. “It’s hard On Friday, there was the 90s-themed pep car. He was charged with possession of a These are some ways to prevent moment on occasion. Her out-of-wedlock to say what I think will happen next year rally and step show that took place at The Arc gun—a 12-gauge shotgun––on educational getting sick but you should also be pregnancy was thoroughly current––no because it’s a team game,” he said. “I can behind Braswell. The event was filled with music property and possession of marijuana, the aware of what is going around campus. one was surprised or displeased. The prop only hope that all the players do their fair from the 90s and old television theme sings. Telegram article said, citing police reports. According to Brys-Wilson, the stomach used to convey the pregnancy could have share, so we can improve as a whole. We’re During the pep rally, the homecoming court was Walker’s vehicle was searched after authori- virus and sinus infections have been been improved. It appeared to be bunch already a talented group and my motto has announced. Seniors Tikeyah Shaw and Andrew ties found a small amount of marijuana in his pretty common so far this fall. To avoid of crumpled paper towels stuffed in a bag. always been, ‘if we work harder than the Brown took home the crown for queen and king. room in a residence hall, the Telegram article said. the stomach virus, she recommends Perhaps one of the most convincing opposition does, we’ll be just fine.’” The step show featured perfor- Two weeks earlier, the Telegram that you avoid others who have come characters of the evening was Jacob mances by fraternities and a sorority reported, Lorenzo Donte Johnson, 18, was down with the illness. And always Evans as Jason, the unfortunate teen from North and South Carolina cited for possession of a weapon—a BB wash your hands. If you get a stomach who struck Danny with his car. Jacob Stepping is a form of percussive dance gun––on educational property. Edward virus, you should drink lots of water gave a standout performance portray- WINNING from pg 3 in which the participant's entire body is Naylor, Vice President for Student Affairs and eat broth, noodles and toast, since ing an awkward, unsure teenager. Amanda Mazza, and Gold. The half ended used as an instrument to produce complex and Legal Affairs, declined to provide those foods won’t make you queasy. Professor Roger Drake, who heads up with two failed shots by Mary Baldwin. rhythms and sounds through a mixture of additional details regarding the two cases, To avoid getting a sinus infection, NCWC’s drama department, was a very ef- After several attempts in the second half, footsteps, spoken word, and handclaps. citing student privacy. But he did say that once you start getting a stuffy nose and fective director and set designer. Praise must the Bishops found their fifth goal, made On the same night, Visions of there have been no reports of injury as a that nasty cough, you should treat your be heaped upon him. He put untold hours by Staylor with an assist by Ashley Dunn. B.E.A.U.T.Y took the stage with a fierce result of incidents involving BB guns. symptoms and often. But if you do into producing “Rabbit Hole.” Rehearsals The ball hit the post and was kicked in by runway show styled with NCWC attire. BB guns have become common this fall develop an infection, you should visit the went till late at night, and weekends as well. Staylor. After Mary Baldwin launched its There was a party thrown by Alpha Phi on college campuses with high-profile cases Health Center or a doctor; often a sinus He made sure the actors knew their lines, third and final shot of the game, Liette tallied Alpha Fraternity following the step show. involving football players at Florida State infection will require antibiotics. As a and they did know them. If there were any Wesleyan’s sixth goal, on an assist by Shayla Malik Adams, a receiver on the football team, and other schools. In early October, seven PA, Brys-Wilson can write prescriptions. missed lines, it went unnoticed. Thorne, with seven minutes remaining. said that he enjoyed the party and other events NC State football players were suspended for It’s easy to keep yourself healthy The James B. Powers Recital Hall is a This match served as Wesleyan’s during the week, but was disappointed that his a game against Louisville after an incident at throughout this changing weather. small, intimate setting, so the audience sits Think Pink Day to raise awareness for team lost, despite his seven receptions and two an off-campus home, WRAL.com reported. Keep warm and stay healthy! close to the action. Such an arrangement Breast Cancer. The team warmed up in touchdowns. “I liked the step show because that makes any faults and errors very apparent. Think Pink shirts and the goalkeepers was my first time every seeing one in person,” he said. “Win or lose on Saturday, this season will It takes courage to present a play there, and be one that will bridge the gap to the future it worked well for this one. The set was a wore pink during the game. Denya Isabelle, President of V.O.B, said that FOOTBALL from pg 3 The Bishops followed up this win with she enjoyed the pep rally and that her highlights of this program,” Filkovski said, adding that kitchen and living room with a stairway two more against Huntingdon and LaGrange. were the step show and party. “I really did enjoy he would like to see the team finish above and hall providing a division point. Both matches were won 4-0. Between these the pep rally,” she said. “I just wish more of the .500 for the nine graduating seniors who Lights were effective and followed two matches, Staylor scored three, Olsowski school would have showed up.” have not been part of a winning team while the play precisely. two, and the remaining goals were scored by Noting the cold weather, Cortney Burch wearing the blue and gold. Professor Drake chose Gabriel Faure’s Gold, Logan Bill, and Diamond Ridgeway. said attendance would have been greater November 15: Huntingdon 37, NCWC 20 “Pavane” as transition music between Next the Bishops fought number-one seeded if the pep rally had been moved inside. In the final game of his record-breaking scenes. This stately and elegant composi- Meredith to a scoreless draw. “Next time, let’s take the weather into Wesleyan career, Alston exceeded 100 yards tion from a century and a half ago added a According to Liette, at the beginning consideration,” she said. “It was freezing!” for the ninth consecutive game, but it was not somber hue to the play. of the season the Bishops set a goal to Not all students were happy with the week’s enough as the Bishops failed in their bid for a On that Tuesday night, there were ap- win 10 games—mission accomplished. activities. Darius Kelley, a senior, said he did not winning season, losing at home to Hunting- proximately 50 people present by curtain Added Staylor, “I’m so beyond proud enjoy homecoming because there was “nothing don, 37-20, on a brisk, sunny afternoon. time. There was room for three times Dustin Midgett tossed a school-record six TD passes Alston gained 119 on 23 carries, while that, and this play deserved to be seen by of my team. We made it to the final four, exciting” that took place throughout the week. in an earlier game against LaGrange. SI photos something that hasn’t been done in years.” “The pep rally and step show were the QB Midgett threw for 263 yards and two more of the Wesleyan community. touchdowns, but completed just 14 of “Rabbit Hole” was a success, and best things about homecoming, but it still November 8: NCWC 31, Greensboro 6 32 attempts and saw three of his passes brings credit to the Wesleyan Players, wasn’t that great,” Kelley said. He felt the The defense turned in a strong perfor- intercepted by the Hawks. Professor Drake, and the North Carolina performers “toned down” their perfor- mance against The Pride, as the Bishops Wallace ended his stellar Wesleyan Wesleyan College Theatre Program. VOLLEYBALL from pg 3 mances due to various conditions that night. snapped a two-game losing streak and won career with a 10-tackle performance. The teams remained close through- The week started with the Rivalry Game their fourth conference game of the season. out the third set, but again the Bishops Show. It was a competition between two Coach Filkovski pointed out that with four could not put themselves in a winning teams of students on different quiz subjects. interceptions on the day, the defense set up three position. The Bishops scored on kills On Tuesday, Visions of B.E.A.U.T.Y short touchdown drives, each under five plays. by freshman Aneisha Felton, McLain, hosted its first fashion show of the year “It was good to see our defense have a and sophomore Tori Stewart, as well titled “Beauty & Horror Fashion.” bunch of takeaways,” he said. “It’s has been as an ace from McLain. Evie Hunter’s Members definitely showed off their a fun group to watch all year, so young and kill tied the set at 15-15. As in the skills on the runway and even gave the out there competing.” second set, the Bishops tied the game, audience a variety of routines to admire. For the Bishops, the leading tackler was 16-16. But again, the Bishops could not Wednesday saw a paintball competition veteran James Wallace (5 tackles, 1 assist) and convert a winning point and lost the and a Powderpuff game. That evening the Coach Filkovski paid tribute to his senior third set, 21-25. school hosted a cookout at The Arc. linebacker after the game. This match served as the volleyball Come Thursday, SGA organized the “James has played well and he’s been the team’s Dig Pink Day to raise awareness “Ultimate Bling Blowout.” The Hartness quiet glue that helps keep the young guys for Breast Cancer. All of the players Center was filled with two Xbox Ones focused week to week,” the coach said, noting wore pink for the occasion. and two Playstation 4s, along with Bling that Wallace has rebounded from an injury to After the Meredith match, the Bish- Nation and American Pop Star, where perform at a high level. “If he is a leader, it’s ops completed the season by winning you could create your own music video by example. He is one of the hardest work- two of their final five road contests. President Clark is sworn into office by the Honorable Carson Saunders, from your favorite contemporary artist. ers and his example will be missed.” a district court judge in Virginia, who was his roommate at NCWC. Impressive wins were recorded against Over all, homecoming was a suc- With one game remaining, at home against Methodist, 3-2, and Ferrum, 3-1, cess, with the pep rally and step show Huntingdon, the Bishops will be bidding for Joining the president were his son, Nick; daughter, Blakely; and providing hope for a rebuilding team. being the most enjoyable events. their first winning season since 2010. wife, Suzanne. Photo copyrighted by Garry E. Hodges.