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Vol. 31 No. 20 | collegianonline.com Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC 29614 Fine Arts The tradition continues SC attorney programs in general to semifinals speak at BJU KATE JONES LUKE MCCORMICK Staff Writer Copy Editor

Members of the theatre Dr. Michael Wilkie and arts faculty advanced to the Mrs. Linda Abrams of the so- semifinals of the American cial studies faculty will host Prize (TAP), a national com- S.C. Attorney General Alan petition founded in 2009 to Wilson on March 19 at 10 a.m. recognize artists from the in Levinson Hall. performing arts. Wilkie invited Wilson to Dr. Darren Lawson, dean speak for a combined meet- of the School of Fine Arts and ing of his Constitutional Law Communication, has been and Abrams' State and Local submitting videos of BJU’s Government classes, but all dramatic productions to the students are welcome to at- American Prize for the past tend. several years. Wilkie said Wilson will not Lawson was entered this speak on any predetermined year into the competitions topic but will likely spend for best University/College some lecture time on the Stage Director and best Op- Fourth Amendment to the era Company. Constitution and the office of This year BJU advanced attorney general. to semifinals in each category PETERSEN DANIEL PHOTOS: "We will spend the rest of with the opera Il Trovatore. our class time [after spring The award’s finalists have yet break] on the Fourth Amend- to be announced. Living Gallery prepares for 21st year as Upstate staple ment which is primarily the TAP recognizes artists in- area where law enforcement volved in schools, churches, operates," Wilkie said. and community and profes- Jason Waggoner, Living Gallery’s creative director, checks the sets and models at a rehearsal for the upcoming perfor- "I am sure he will say some sional organizations. things on those lines but also Lawson encourages other mances of Living Gallery: This Is My Word. Waggoner instructs members of the production’s makeup team about what some other general comments faculty members to involve on the office of attorney gen- themselves in the awards changes to make to a model. Comparing the model’s costume and makeup to a picture of the original artwork, Waggoner eral and how it functions in competitions each year. state government." Dr. Erin Naler, theatre arts and his team ensure that this year’s sets are as true as possible to the pieces they depict. Read the story p. 3» Wilkie developed a rela- faculty and an actress herself, tionship with Wilson and his See TAP p. 8 » See WILSON p. 3 » Seniors on Stage revived for third installment

GERSON PETIT “It’s a really good way to and Ms. Jane Smith. Staff Writer showcase the talents [of the “It’ll be a really awesome student body],” Zakaria said. event—lots of fun stuff,” Cart- Talent of various types Andrew Carter and Rebec- er said. The senior class repre- and quality will be on display ca Williams, this year’s senior sentatives along with Zakaria at the third Seniors on Stage class representatives, said they urged the student body to buy talent show in Stratton Hall at encourage students to attend their tickets soon since only 7 p.m. Saturday. the talent show. 700 tickets will be available. Seniors on Stage is a stu- Zakaria said some of the Williams said the last show, dent body talent show hosted acts from the second Seniors which was held in 2015, com- by the class of 2018. In spite on Stage, which was held three pletely sold out, and even of its misleading name, Han- years ago, included choreo- standing-room-only tickets, in nah Zakaria, who will be the graphed Disney songs, Bob the back of Stratton Hall, were show producer, said the show Reece’s parkour acrobatics sold to accommodate the mas- is open to everyone to partici- and Judson Greene’s magic sive number of students want- pate, not just seniors. act, which won first place ing to attend. The talent show derives its According to Carter, The organizers declined to name from the seniors who the three judges for the tal- reveal details about the acts organizing and directing the ent show will be Dr. Brenda or participants. Students will show. Schoolfield, Dr. Dan Olinger have to go in order to find out. 2 The Collegian . March 16, 2018

COLUMN OPINION

- COMIC: FAITH TRAMMEL FAITH COMIC: KAYLA ROMEISER All contacts © 2017 Sports Writer The Collegian Editorial Is anyone else tired of the same old school routine? I Arguing online is hurting our democracy just want to experience col- The internet is destroy- ing our Facebook experiences; Americans are passionate step away from the keyboard. EDITOR lege – the friends, the events, ing reasonable debate. People it’s hurting our democracy. If about what they believe, but In the words of President Ian Dyke the freedom – without actu- have argued about issues as you need proof, listen to por- reasonable discourse is too im- Calvin Coolidge, "You can't [email protected] tions of the 2016 presidential portant to our political tradi- know too much, but you can ally doing school – the tests, long as issues have existed, but COPY EDITOR the papers, the homework. social media pages and com- debates, watch a congressional tion to abandon. say too much." Many times the Luke McCormick I want to go out into the ment feeds have given far more town hall meeting or find a way The best way to help strategy with the most merit is world and experience new people from a variety of back- to sit through C-Span for a few change the tide of online dis- to avoid confrontation at all. STAFF WRITERS things. I’m ready to have my grounds reasons to fight. hours. course is to abstain from argu- American society won’t Gerson Petit career set in stone and have “Keyboard warriors” dam- In early 2017, Sen. Marco ing on web forums at all. The last very long if one half of the Daniel Quigley a family. School couldn’t be age discourse on almost every Rubio gave a speech in front of comments section is unlikely country hates the other half. Kate Jones over fast enough. level of society. Probably most his colleagues pleading for a re- to change many minds. Much could be said about Andrew Schmidt But then I remember that destructive is the use of one- turn to reasonable discussion. Without being able to the impact of online debate Celeste Gauer life doesn’t work that way. I word labels to belittle the de- Rubio said American great- speak face to face, most conver- on American free speech and Jessica Kamphouse Katie Jackson can’t have what I want right bated person. ness partially stems from the sations are probably not going culture, but it is clear moving Anna Paputsa away. I actually have to work Instead of listening to the ability to respectfully listen to to have a professional end. forward that Americans need for the things I want in life, other person and producing a the opinions of others. Many If you do get involved in an a return to civility. SPORTS EDITOR and it’ll probably be a while valid response, the easiest way parliaments around the world online debate, stay calm. If the Christians should set the Andrew Rysta before I achieve them. out of a heated debate is to are filled with screaming and conversation begins to make standards of online respect. However, life isn’t full of assume something about the violence, but the United States you upset or angry, it's time to SPORTS WRITER only hopelessness and long- other person based on their has traditionally tolerated op- Kayla Romeiser ing, unknowns and hard background or stance. posing points of view. Jon Armstrong work. There are hundreds of Generalizing people into “If this body isn’t capable Agree? little things happening in my derogatory categories like “so- of having those debates, there Disagree? PHOTO EDITOR life, right now, that I can be cialist” or “racist” to win de- will be no place in this coun- Rebecca Snyder thankful for. bates may save time in writing try those debates can occur,” Email your response to PHOTOGRAPHERS Yes, there is a lot of school out an argument, but it is tear- Rubio said. “And I think every this week’s editorial to work, but I am learning things ing our country apart. single one of us to our great [email protected] Daniel Petersen Robby Jorgensen See COLUMN p. 3 This trend isn’t just ruin- shame will live to regret it.” » Esther John Stephen Dysert Is adding individual locks to LAYOUT EDITOR Jacob Clipperton rooms a good thing? How will STAFF DESIGNERS Justin Woodham Talkback they change the residence halls? Christiana Williams Nathan Baughman

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freshman sophomore senior freshman sophomore MICHELLE POHNERT ARIANNA SMITH NATE JOHNSON LEO SMITH ANNIE CASTILLA “Yeah, deﬁ nitely. It will “Yes. A certain aspect “It’s all right as long as “Yes. But I think people “Yes, it will provide a allow more privacy.” of community and trust you can allow people to are going to be a lot bigger sense of priva- may be lost, but it adds leave them unlocked. less social.” cy and more peace of more security.” Could be detrimental mind—in case some- to the social aspect.” thing was to happen...” PHOTOS: ROBBY JORGENSEN ROBBY PHOTOS: The Collegian . March 16, 2018 3

»WILSON p. 1 OPINION»COLUMN p. 2 and had to stay up late to to God. One of my favorite father Congressman Joe Wil- in class like how to be a good study. Another day I’d have to verses is 1 Peter 5:7, “Casting son during his tenure as police journalist. No, I don’t own a wake up before 6 a.m. to take all your care upon him; for he chief in Springdale. home and have a family of a day trip to Florida for a soc- careth for you.” Wilkie said he has known my own, but I do have won- cer game. Maybe another day I began giving everything the Wison family since the derful friends and a family to I’d want to go out with my to God. I prayed long and attorney general was student go home to. No, the DC food friends but couldn’t because I hard that He would give me attending high school. isn’t always great, but hey, it’s had too much homework. contentment with the stage In 2011, Wilson followed food. And then there’s the These “ordeals” seemed I was at in life. Soon, things current Gov. Henry McMas- Bruins soccer team that I’m important at the time, but in started looking up for me. I ter as attorney general after the blessed to be a part of. retrospect I know they didn’t was seeing the little positives latter stepped down to make Philippians 4:11 has in my day. his first run for governor. Dur- taught me the right mindset I drew closer to the right ing his tenure in office, Wilson to be in: “For I have learned, friends. My hard work and has been an outspoken oppo- in whatsoever state I am, " Contentment studying paid off. Soccer be- nent to same-sex marriage and therewith to be content.” isn’t always what came more enjoyable than President Obama’s Deferred Contentment isn’t always I thought it could be. I wel- Action for Childhood Arrivals what we think it is. Content- we think it is." comed my singleness. Over- (DACA) program. ment isn’t being happy all all, I was happier with my Wilson holds a bachelor's the time because things are state. degree in political science going well. Rather, content- matter. Yet I complained any- Yes, the daily grind of Dr. Wilkie is a personal friend of Attorney General Wilson. Photo: Esther John from Francis Marion Uni- ment is being happy all the way. I wasn’t being content in school still gets to me, and versity and a J.D. from the "It will be a great experi- law enforcement, part of our time regardless of things go- whatever state I was. I’m not saying life will sud- University of South Carolina ence for our criminal justice rounded education at BJU ing poorly. I learned, throughout the denly be rainbows and sun- School of Law. students to hear from Attor- involves learning about all as- I’ve had to learn this the course of last semester, that shine. But I am saying that Tyler Knutson, president ney General Wilson," Knut- pects of the American criminal last two semesters. There I couldn’t carry all the stress asking God for contentment of the Criminal Justice Asso- son said. justice system, including the has been many a time when and discontentment. It just will help. By His power, you ciation, said criminal justice "Although most of our prosecutorial function." things weren’t going the best. wasn’t healthy. I realized that can learn to be happy wher- students will benefit from criminal justice students are Wilson will seek re-elec- One day I’d have two tests I needed to give everything ever you are in life. Wilson's background. preparing for careers in local tion on Nov. 6 of this year.

»LIVING GALLERY p. 1 Living Gallery to unveil 21st production ANDREW SCHMIDT is commissioned by a local The cast of the drama is Staff Writer church to produce illuminat- made up of people with his- ed Bible manuscripts. Mean- tory or experience with the- Bob Jones University’s while, the calligrapher also ater. The cast, crew and mod- Living Gallery combines art, receives a terminal cancer els include both faculty and music and theatre in a unique diagnosis and struggles with current students. blend of the historic and the strained family relationships. The music will feature contemporary. The drama ties into the selections from classical and The performance depict- artwork presented through sacred pieces. Nolan said that ing the life, death and resur- the calligrapher’s personal songs such as Just as I Am rection of Jesus Christ has exploration of the Gospel for with lyrics like “I come bro- been an Easter tradition for her project and her personal ken to be mended,” will fur- both BJU students and fami- inquiry into whether or not ther solidify the theme of the Olivia Gray pins a model's hair before finishing the transformation with the costume's crowning glory. Photo: Daniel Petersen lies from the Greenville area the miraculous healing power restorative power of Christ. for 21 years. proclaimed by Christ could As far as the art is con- and faculty from all depart- often more than any other Living Gallery blends ar- be real and available to her. cerned, Living Gallery will, ments to be involved in a BJU Concert, Opera & Drama tisic recreations of master- According to Anne No- as usual, contain close recre- production since virtually ev- Series, brings in thousands of pieces and stage lighting and lan, theatre arts faculty and ations of biblical scenes from eryone can be a model. visitors from the Greenville makeup to create one visual director of the production, paintings and sculptures. Drew Guthrie, a junior community and beyond. effect. When partnered with the central theme shown in The works of art present- accounting major who has “You may probably sit the musical accompaniment, the drama and highlighted ed on stage each use several modeled in the past two Liv- next to someone who would the program is a memorable through the works of art and live actors to portray the sub- ing Galleries said of his past not normally come to a experience. music will be overcoming jects in the work; the “paint- experience, “For a split-sec- church service or a different The program presents fear and guilt through Christ. ing effect” is created with ond it really put me in that event on campus were it not these “living pictures” inter- “A lot of these themes highly detailed makeup on moment. . . the lighting, the for this kind of ministry.,” No- woven with a drama. are very contemporary and each model. music, all of those coming to- lan said. “They won’t come to The drama this year fo- relatable to our audience,” The program presents an gether; I really felt immersed church, but they’ll come to cuses on a calligrapher who Nolan said. opportunity for BJU students in this painting that I was in. see the drama.” In addition to these, this She said that as a univer- year’s Living Gallery will fea- sity student, it is very likely ture two pages of a gilded il- you will be around people luminated manuscript of the who are not from a Christian book of John. background. All pieces are tied to the She encourages students to on-stage action of the drama. get to know the people around “We tried to make the art- them. “Oftentimes after the work a natural extension of program they’re not sure how the drama,” Nolan said. to respond,” Nolan said. Nolan encourages stu- Living Gallery is BJU's dents to view Living Gallery largest fine arts performance not simply as another Con- on the yearly schedule with cert, Opera & Drama Series roughly 15,000 audience or interesting production, but members attending. as an opportunity to reach Multiple performances beyond themselves. will be offered throughout Jason Waggoner and Dan Sandy, makeup director, lead their teams of students backstage. Photo: Daniel Petersen She said Living Gallery, the course of the week. 4 NEWS The Collegian . March 16, 2018 Programmers to compete for cash and rubber ducks JESSICA KAMPHOUSE “Computer programmers en- ming Contest, “It is a good Staff Writer joy writing programs to solve way to show off and hone our problems. It’s something they skills as CpS majors.” While computers may be find fun to do. It’s also an op- Each placeholder receives a source of stress for some portunity for our students to a monetary prize. The contest people, computer science get together in competition. consists of various problems (CpS) majors from BJU find There’s a social aspect to it.” to be solved by a program them both fun and challeng- Local companies often that the students create. ing in the Computer Science fund the contest. Others send The first-place winner is Programming Contest. representatives for student awarded $300, second place The contest held by the recruitment. $200 and third place $100. CpS faculty is open to stu- “They’ll give a little bit of “Everyone who solves at least dents of any major. Dating a pitch about their company one problem gets a rubber back to 1989, the competi- at the end of the contest, and duck,” Palermo said. tion will be held tomorrow the students that do really “It’s a cute little thing, but on Mack Library's second well often get talked to and it’s kind of like a good luck floor from 8 a.m. to noon. recruited,” Schaub said. Usu- charm for programmers. I Much like the Extempo- ally around 30 to 40 students haven’t been to one where raneous Writing Contest, the compete in the event. someone wasn’t able to solve Computer Science Program- “I know some go to look any problems.” ing Contest is a competition for jobs. Others go for the Palmero said the prob- that students can attend to thrill of it. I just go for the lems vary in difficulty. “It present and hone their skills. rubber duck,” Dominic Pal- [the contest] challenged Dr. Stephen Schaub, a ermo, a computer science me big time. The problems member of the computer major at BJU, said about the range from easy to painfully Nemo Jones, a senior CpS major and one of BJU's best hackers, brushes up on his programming skills. Photo: Robby Jorgonsen science faculty at BJU, said, Computer Science Program- difficult.” Students describe ideal society officer in light of nominations

CELESTE GAUER thing just as simple as that.” balancing being the leader Staff Writer Helen Wallen, a freshman who sets up and pulls people science education major in in and knowing when to step Society officer nomina- the Kangas said, “An officer back when others are ready to tions opened today. With should always be reaching lead, according to Albert. the end of the year rapidly out to society mates. I think "The main thing that approaching, it's almost time some of the officers should makes a society officer a good to pick next years leaders. But grab ten people from their so- one is passion," Albert said. what does the ideal society ciety a week and have a meal "The secondary thing that leader look like? to get to know them.” comes out of that passionate Many BJU students said Nicole Gabriel, a senior is willingness to do anything the ideal society officer is business administration ma- and a servant-mindedness." a person who is spiritually jor in the Bandits said they Abert said only a few of- grounded, involved, reliable, have to get people to partici- fices take prior experience. others-focused and organized. pate. Gabriel pointed out that She encouraged anyone in- According to Kayla Rob- in large societies, it is difficult terested to run for an office. inson, a freshman fashion de- for officers to engage every "You don't have to be sign major in the Flames, an person and interest the vast loud like me to be an officer, officer should make a genu- majority in events. you just have to be willing," ine effort to get to know their Katie Albert, the presi- Abert said. Society officers plan an outing before the Tuesday night prayer meeting. Photo: Daniel Petersen fellow society members. dent of the Kangas, said the Labro Loeak, a sopho- “Someone who will stop ideal officer goes beyond more business major in one who is godly, fun to talk cumulative 2.0 GPA and not just one overarching person and say hi on the sidewalk,” their job description. Lanier said, “My ideal soci- with and would not have be on academic probation or in charge.” Robinson described. “Some- Being an officer is all about ety officer would be some- cliques in society.” disciplinary ineligibility. Typically, students run Each society is run by 10 For major officer qualifi- for positions that they are officers. The president, vice cations, a student must have passionate about. Stephen president and chaplain are completed two semesters at Champ, a sophomore ac- the major officers while the BJU, be approved by Stu- counting major in the Razor- secretary, treasurer, chorister, dent Life and ideally, be a backs, said that if he were to sergeant at arms/media di- rising junior. run for office, he would try rector, athletic director, spirit Jonathan God, a senior for treasurer because it relates leader and CSC representa- accounting major, is cur- to his major. tive are minor officers. rently in his second semester Ryan Shelley a senior Officers organize Friday of being president of the Phi graphic design major in the society meetings, prayer meet- Kappa Pi Rams. Before being Spartans said he would pre- ings, events and outreaches. president, God was secretary fer to be vice president. “You Matthew Weathers, the and vice president. don’t have all the responsibil- student leadership and orga- “When I was first president, ity of a president, but you get nizations coordinator, said, I thought whatever I wanted to to make a lot of decisions,” “Societies are a great plat- do was how it was going to be," Shelley said. form for students to develop God said. "I quickly learned For those who are inter- leadership skills and impact that was not the case." ested in running for office the community for Christ. “You might have an idea this coming semester, the It’s a platform for God-hon- and have to sacrifice parts Center for Leadership Devel- oring relationships to grow of it because it’s not what opment’s website contains a and develop.” the whole group wants. You vast amount of information To be nominated for of- learn to delegate through for the specific duties and re- Andrew Peterson (left) and Derek Eilert (right) meet the other officers of the Cobras. Photo: Daniel Petersen fice, a student must have a the position because it’s not quirements of officers.

DESIGN: CHRISTIANA WILLIAMS TEXT: ANNA PAPUTSA PHOTOS: REBECCA SNYDER 6 SPORTS & HEALTH The Collegian . March. 16, 2018 Bruins fall short to Randall 86-84, championship hopes gone

KAYLA ROMEISER the final play of the game by Randall’s Trey Sneed alone coach Burton Uwarow said. Sports Writer blocking a potential buzzer scored 30 points in the final. “The team really fed off their beating layup. The Bruins fed off the en- energy.” The Randall University Jayson Barnhart led ergy of the home crowd in But Randall wasn’t fazed, Saints defeated the Bruins the team with 30 points, a larger turnout than most and they slowly chipped men’s basketball team in its Justin Matthews addedhome games and the chance back into the game. Finally, final game of 2018 in front of 14, and Quez Fisher went to host the title game. they took the lead midway a packed Davis Field House for 15. It was an all-out The game started on a through the first half, and on Saturday. Randall won its team effort, and the Bru- 11-2 Bruins run, and the never gave it back. third straight title with the ins worked to stop the team looked as though they Nate Ellenwood played 86-84 victory. NCCAA’s No. 1 offense. were going to take the game on battered legs and still The Bruins fought hard Randall University av- right from the start. managed to put up 11 points but failed to complete a eraged almost 90 points a “Our crowd truly was and grab 15 rebounds. Ellen- comeback as Randall won on game for the entire season. the sixth man,” Bruins head wood dished out his own 9 assists throughout the game. A couple of those passes went to Dustin Killough who finished with 10 points on the night. The Bruins will lose seniors Cooper George, Matt DeHart, Dustin Killough, Justin Matthews and Robert Horn for the 2019 season, but the coaching staff will have some new recruits to work with. Nine players on the 2018 team are not seniors and have a chance to play again next season. The remaining guys will look to improve in any way they can. The Bruins will look for another shot at the title next year with its return- Kylee Leffew thinks on her feet to break past a defender. Photo: Esther John Dustin Killough (21) scores during his final game as a Bruin. Photo: Daniel Petersen ing and developing core. GOLF UPCOMING INTRAMURAL • Placed 7th in Skyhawk Bruins Invitational on March 13 women’s water polo • To play in Bryan College Invitational on March 26 TODAY | 6:30 p.m. | Tigers vs Tau Delta Chi MEN'S BASKETBALL TODAY | 7:05 p.m. | Classics vs NAP Flames NATIONALS SCORES men’s volleyball • Vs. Portland Bible College W (82-66) TODAY | 7 p.m. | Beta vs Lanier B • Vs. Grace Bible College W (94-84) TODAY | 9:15 p.m. | Omega vs Alpha • Vs. Randall University L (84-86) MONDAY MARCH 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Omega vs Alpha WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONALS SCORES women’s volleyball

• Vs. Emmaus Bible College W (75-64) TODAY | 5:30 p.m. | Tau Delta Chi vs Nu Alpha Pi • Vs. Arlington Baptist University L (68-86) TODAY | 3:15 p.m. | Tri Epsilon Pirates vs Tigers A • Vs. Pensacola Christian College L (47-68) MONDAY MARCH 19 | 7 p.m. | Tau Delta Chi vs Chi Kappa Delta women’s water polo scores Zoe Alethia defeated NAP Flames 2-1 • Tigers defeated NAP Flames 4-0 men’s volleyball scores Rams defeated Vikings 2-1 • Sigma defeated Zeta Chi 2-0 Lanier B defeated XEA Wolves 2-1 women’s volleyball scores Tau Delta Chi defeated Bearcubs 2-0 • Flames A defeated Classics A 2-0 Tigers B defeated Ambassadors 2-0 The Collegian . March 16, 2018 SPORTS & HEALTH 7 Sports Column Why I am picking the Villanova Wildcats to dominate March JON ARMSTRONG reasons to believe why each what it takes to get to the fi- Expect last year’s disap- Reasons Nova game. If they get matched up Sports Writer of these teams have a shot to nal four and win. He has been pointment to cause this Vil- late in the tournament with a cut down the nets at the end around the game and around lanova team to play with a might fall short team that is capable of stop- The week where college of the tournament. college basketball for a long chip on their shoulder in It is no secret that Villano- ping them such a Virginia or a basketball fans around the But there is one team who time. He is one of the reasons quest for their second title in va can score, but how good is team that is capable of domi- country call in sick to work is I believe has the most upside why I believe Villanova will three years. their defense? To answer your nating them on the glass such finally here. Many college stu- going into the tournament. be hoisting a trophy at the The Wildcats are among question, not very good. Vil- as Michigan State or Duke, dents will boycott classes and Villanova is my pick to end of the season. the nation's most explo- lanova ranks 145th in scoring Villanova could be in trouble. homework as one of the big- win the championship. Guard Villanova’s roster is an sive offenses, and they have defense, giving up around 71 Although this team does gest events of the athletic cal- play always wins in March. In experienced group. This proved themselves with eight points per game. Villanova also have shortcomings, I believe endar will take center stage in order to advance deep in the team returns six players that wins over top 32 ranked struggles rebounding the ball. that this teams has all the mak- their lives. tournament, teams must have played on last year’s NCAA teams, including two wins They rank at a below aver- ing of a national championship Whether it’s current USC good guard play. tourney team. agianst Xavier. Who better to age 7th in the Big East averag- team. How will it all pan out? We coach Andy Enfield leading As I mentioned in last Brunson and Bridges were take on Virginia's defense? ing nearly 35 rebounds per will figure out in a few weeks. Florida Gulf Coast’s version week’s edition, Villanova has both key contributors on the of Lob City into the sweet a back court that is among Villanova team that won sixteen or current Portland the best in college basketball, the national championship. Trailblazer CJ McCollum led by Jalen Brunson and Mi- Brunson has played in four- leading his Lehigh team past kal Bridges. teen post season games. traditional power house Donte DiVincenzo and Bridges also has played Duke in the first round, Phil Booth also are double a bunch of games in March. March madness never fails to digit scores that add depth Getting that type of experi- produce stories that captivate to an already stacked back ence especially from two of Already planning to the hearts of its fans. court. Plug these four players your leaders is invaluable. When March Madness in with solid front court play- Villanova will use the fill out a bracket for comes around, the first ques- ers Omari Spellman and Eric disappointment of last year’s tion that pops into many Paschall, you have a recipe second round upset loss to people’s heads is “Who will for success. Wisconsin as motivation. March Madness? win it all?” There are around Villanova is a well-coached Many people suggest that ten teams who many experts group. Head coach Jay Wright Brunson and Bridges are leav- will pick to be crowned the who is about to complete his ing for the NBA draft this up- champion. 17th year at the school is one coming July. There is very little sepa- of the best in the business. He Playing for Villanova ration between those ten has made the tournament 12 means something to the play- teams. Last week, I gave you times with two final four ap- ers that come through the Submit a picture of your guys my Final four teams in pearances and one national program. Players who play for Michigan State, Xavier, Vir- championship. Villanova care deeply about predictions to SportsEditor@bju. ginia and Villanova. There are Coach Wright knows the legacy they are leaving. edu for a chance to be featured by Melanie Schell in next week’s issue. HEALTH AND nutrition professor WELLNESS Think we know all there is to know about TIP nutrition? Think again! Scientists are constantly learning new and exciting ways that our bodies use the foods we eat. 1 5 2 The study of phyto-nu- 3 trients is one of the newest areas showing promise for 7 4 2 long-term health benefits. These are compounds 2 7 6 that plants produce to 2 9 3 4 protect themselves from disease and environmen- 6 4 5 8 tal effects. And we are just beginning to understand 7 4 9 how they can provide us with protection as well. 1 2 3 9 5 7 9 8 The Collegian . March 16, 2018

»TAP p. 1 NEWSAccording to Naler, Mr. Grass, herself and the BJU Lawson said the theatre gives validation that what the competitions and awards is also a semifinalist in TAP Ron Pyle encouraged her to fine arts program. arts faculty hopes to honor we’re doing does have value, we’re getting,” Lawson said. this year in the Stage Direc- enter the competition and TAP has distinguished the Lord through competing and of course we’re doing it The faculty now await the tors category. Lawson has kept her updated panels of judges—ranging in the competition. for the glory of the Lord but announcement of the finalists Last spring, she directed a on the status of her produc- from opera singers to univer- “[A competition like TAP] it’s nice to honor Him with and award winners. production of Trip to Bounti- tion in the competition. sity professors - for the differ- ful (by Horton Foote), star- Naler said entered her ent musical and non-musical ring the now-retired faculty play for the opportunity to categories. member Coretta Grass. gain recognition for Mrs. Contestants must submit an online video of the performance they were involved in during the spring and then wait for results that begin to come out the next spring. Winners get a small cash award, critiques from the judges and are able to use their wins to promote their organizations. TAP also recognizes winners on their website and social media. Lawson is always watching for opportunities to raise awareness about the quality of BJU’s productions. “I think the students need to see those of us on the faculty and administration practicing their art,” Lawson said. “Almost everything that we entered Dr. Naler was recently honored as a TAP semifinalist. Photo: Esther John Lawson advanced to the semi-finals for his production of the opera Il Trovatore. Photo: BJU Marketing/Hal Cook [last year] got something.” Privacy in the tech age: who's getting your info?

KATIE JACKSON sity of South Carolina School mouth. There was no data Staff Writer of Law, said she expects to see collected and stored forever more cases on online privacy online in those days. Do social media sites in the future. However, today technol- have the right to know every “It’s hard to know what ogy is able to track and accu- move you make on your de- to expect [from a legal per- rately predict peoples’ actions vices? Do you have the right spective] because there are and even outcomes of the fu- to privacy? These are ques- no cases to reference,” Miller ture based on their activity. tions many people are asking said. “But I’m sure we will be For example, Gardenghi today because privacy is not seeing more of these [online said statistically speaking, directly mentioned in the privacy cases] in the future.” credit card companies are constitution. Today, technology is an able to predict divorce be- Just last month the Su- integral part of most people’s fore the couple is even talk- preme Court heard United existence. And like the lock- ing about separating—this States v. Microsoft Corp.—a ing of a home door, many is called “predictive model- case that will decide if the people expect their personal ing”—which TechTarget de- U.S. can access data stored in activity online to stay private. fines as “a process that uses another country. However, many times this is data mining and probability The discussion of online not the case. to forecast outcomes.” privacy rights is gaining mo- Matt Gardenghi, a special- Gardenghi also refer- mentum. Attorney Jennifer ist in BJU’s IT department, enced an example that was Miller, an adjunct member said privacy is not mentioned discussed on a TED Talk of the journalism and mass in the Constitution because episode by Jennifer Golbeck With more and more daily life happening online, privacy concerns are on the rise across the nation. Photo: Daniel Petersen communication faculty who there wasn’t a need for it. Peo- called “Your social media holds a degree from Univer- ple shared secrets by word of ‘likes’ expose more than you think,” where Target predict- tracked by different sites. sharing information that isn’t ed a girl’s pregnancy before They like their adds to be tai- already public online because her parents even knew. lored to their preferences. But once something is out on the Their clairvoyancy came the question still remains: is internet it will always be there. as result of tracking her re- collecting every bit of data “Reduce that voluntary cent purchase history. Her necessary or is it a breach of handover,” Gardenghi said. purchases fit those of an ex- privacy? “[That might look like] not pecting mother so closely Gardenghi said many signing up for reward cards, that Target sent advertise- places simply collect data for the ones that collect your ments for pregnancy items. their own benefit. They col- name and tie it to [other in- What does Facebook do lect information from their formation]. They’re trading with all this information? online shoppers such as what information. So the question They tailor advertisements. products they are buying, is: do you want to give that to They know what people are what are people looking at them?” searching, watching and buy- and paying attention to, etc. Gardenghi emphasized ing on different sites so they Gardenghi suggests using that when someone is able know what products interest a program that will help keep to access your information, them and what to advertise. you private. Two programs he they will be able to take Facebook benefits by collect- mentioned are Ghostery and seemingly tiny pieces of in- ing data from people. Adblock Plus. formation and put them to- Some people don’t mind Gardenghi also said peo- gether to understand how a Robert Wesley of BJU's IT department works to prevent privacy invasion on BJU networks. Photo: Daniel Petersen if their every move is being ple should be aware before person thinks.