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April 15, 2016 The Greek Week Hangover Issue Volume XCVI.12 New “Science Palace” in Checking in with Concept Phase Interim President

Walter McDermott have been tour- opted a five part strategic plan which Traylor Nichols ‘17 ing science facilities and in May will aimed to create an “Improved and Stevens Associate Editor propose a leading plan for what the expanded energy-efficient facilities renovated and updated science facility for the sciences, to include enhanc- “When you [live in dorms],” he Gilmer Hall may be getting some will look like as well as a blueprint for ing and/or replacing Gilmer Hall, a said back in November, “you really long due renovations. Venable Profes- how to make that happen. 1960s-era structure no longer able to Max Dash ‘18 know what’s going on. When you’re at sor of Biology Dr. Alex Werth and Several years ago the trustees support current programs and tech- Editor-in-Chief Atkinson you’re really removed. That’s Professor of Physics and Astronomy aimed to improve the science facility nology.” not a good thing.” & Interim Dean of the Faculty Dr. when, in November of 2011, they ad- So did Stevens put his money Continued on page 6 In the January 29th issue of the Ti- where his mouth is? You better believe ger, our own Traylor Nichols sat down it. with Dr. Dennis Stevens to talk about “I did spend the night in one of what he planned to accomplish as the dorms,” Stevens confirmed (Carp interim President. “In his six months Y to be exact). “It was a great experi- or so as interim President,” Nichols ence,” Stevens added. “I got a chance wrote, “Dr. Stevens does not plan to to talk with students in the lounge for merely keep the seat warm for the new a while, and just experience the joys of president.” Carp Y bathrooms [laughs].” So here we are roughly halfway in It wasn’t all lounging, however. to that six-month window, and after Stevens said that while in all of the catching up with Stevens, it sounds residence halls—White House and like he has been doing just about any- Cushing included—he listened to the thing but warm up Dr. Stimpert’s sub- concerns of students, and has since sequent seat. taken some of those concerns on, such In that January article, it was said David Bushhouse ‘19 as the slow response times to repairing that Stevens planned to spend a night Staff Writer washing machines, and the frequent in a residence hall. Having spent six running out of soap and paper towels. years living in dorms as a residence He assures students that he has made hall director at College of Wooster recommendations about the concerns in Ohio and Knox College in Illinois, brought to his attention. Stevens understands the value of go- In addition to going to the stu- ing out in the field. Prior to taking dents, Stevens has also had the stu- over as interim President, he told the dents come to him on a regular basis. Tiger about the advantages of living Since taking over, he has met with The leading concept drawing for the renovation and addition of Gilmer Hall. Photo Credit: Dr. Werth among the people. In this issue... Continued on page 6

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been sleeping downstairs. Then, at last semester’s Homecoming Week- is much more one of resources: our security department needs more fund- Wes Kuegler ‘18 7:30 AM, he returned to break into end. According to Patrick Fallon ‘18, security department is simply trying ing. “We just invested 2 million dollars Guest Contributor the locked bunker and steal things Theta Chi brother and house resident, to do too much with too little. After in the rhetoric program. That’s awe- from the house itself. He took over “One townie pulled out a joint in the five o’ clock on any weekday, there is a some. But if we could invest just a sliv- In the current academic year alone, $3,000 worth of property.” While bunker. When we asked him to leave, minimum of just one officer on duty, er of that into public safety, that would Hampden-Sydney College has had the incident itself is concerning, the he pulled up his shirt to reveal a gun.” though Chief Williams assured me be great, too,” said Williams. The de- fifteen burglaries and larcenies, nine school’s response is possibly more so. Luckily, the offender relented and left that “over fifty percent of the time, partment is making efforts, however of which occurred during Greek According to Grierson, “Campus Se- after a group of brothers assembled to there’re two.” One or two officers – two fraternity houses just had their Week. This level of criminal activity curity’s solution to our dilemma was speak with him. Another weapon was are not enough to police this cam- locks upgraded, and plans are under- is not normal – according to Police to tell us to lock our doors. They told brandished on that same night, this pus effectively, especially during the way to do the same for the others in Chief Williams, this academic year us that ‘this is Greek Week,’ and we time against Tommy Parks ‘18, an- nighttime and weekend hours, when the near future. As for the students, has seen a significant increase. “We’ve just needed to be careful.” After hear- other Theta Chi brother. Tommy was crimes are most likely to take place – Williams offered this advice: “Lock had more [thefts] in Hampden- ing noises – presumably caused by unavailable for an interview, but Fal- if anything, security should be tighter your doors, lock your cars. And if you Sydney this year than in the entirety the burglar – one of the Alpha Chi lon filled me in saying, “Tommy was outside of business hours. Because of see something suspicious, report it.” of Prince Edward,” said Williams. Sigma brothers went downstairs to walking in front of the church when the limited police presence on cam- In order to prevent further trans- The Alpha Chi Sigma house in investigate. The offender was gone a group of townies accosted him. They pus, and the lack of cameras to catch gressions, Hampden-Sydney needs to particular was hit badly during the by that time, but what if he hadn’t pulled a gun on Tommy, and Tommy thieves after the fact, intruders to our implement stronger security measures. weekend of Greek Week. I spoke with been? What if he had been armed, got followed with the gun, and backed community feel like there are no con- We need cameras on the road and on Kyle Grierson ‘16, Alpha Chi Sigma and the situation turned violent? “Is up all the way to Graham.” No one sequences to crimes committed here. the Circle. We need more police offi- brother and house resident, to find it going to take one of our own stu- was injured in either instance, but Chief Williams thinks that a few cers on this campus, especially during out more about the burglary. “It was dents getting stabbed or shot for the someone very easily could have been. cameras would be an easy way to catch the weekends. Potential wrongdoers a twofold event,” said Grierson. “First, administration to finally step up se- It is doubtful that Campus Se- thieves. “I would love to have cameras need to see that there can and will be at 5:30 AM, a white man with a beard curity?” asked Grierson, incredulously. curity could have done much to pre- on the front gate and the back gate, and serious legal consequences for thefts in a black hoodie, armed with a flash- Theta Chi has also had trouble vent any of the incidents mentioned that’s all I would want,” he said. When and other crimes committed here. light, walked into the house. He left with criminal activity this year. Two above, and none of this is to say that asked about further plans to increase How can we continue to “build good when he woke up someone who had separate incidents occurred on the our police officers aren’t doing a fine security, he answered, “We’re looking men and good citizens” in an environ- night of their Beach Party, during job – because they are. The problem at everything.” Most importantly, the ment in which people don’t feel safe? Make H-SC Great Again: Part II

say. The reason I am hesitant to agree Second: pants. Iron them. In fact Logan Leathers ‘17 with sentiment simply stems from you don’t have to iron them if you Staff Writers the fact that many men here com- take them out of the dryer and fold pletely disregard basic style etiquette. them fast enough. Also no sweat First let’s talk about shirts. Unless pants in class unless you’re an athlete. For the second installment of this it’s a Saturday night, you should never If you’re thinking, “Logan you multiparty series I plan on sharing why wear a shirt that has any obscenity on judgmental ass, what if I just fin- dress and style are an integral part of it. Actually you should never wear a ished working out?” To that I say making Hampden-Sydney great again. shirt like that-- period. In addition take a shower and get changed. In business you might hear the to ridiculous graphic tees, if you have Improving your health is no ex- term dress for success, and for the to smell your shirt to double check its cuse for unkempt appearance. most part that is true. When you go cleanliness, it’s probably dirty. Wear Third: Shoes. Match your shoes to an interview, it is expected that you a damn collar and take pride in your with your belt and only wear a black belt will wear a suit and come clean cut and appearance. Save your t-shirts for with a suit. I am okay with bean boots well groomed. Here on the Hill we weekends, workouts, or when you al- take pride in our appearance, or so we low yourself a weekly dress down. Continued on page 4 Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 15, 2016

quests for improvements. White not- ed that it was very important that these Professors Corner: Substance Free five students actually “signed the paper and agreed that [the house] is going to be an alcohol and drug free place.” Dr. Heidi Hulsizer Housing an Option When asked how she felt about the house being located off campus, else could do.” Within her field Dr. White said, “I had a preference to be Hulsizer’s primary interest is algebra. on campus,” but continued “I trust for Next Year that it’s where it’s meant to be right David Bushhouse ‘19 Outside of math, she enjoys gar- Staff Writer dening, taking her dog for walks—or, now.” White very optimistically said, “I’m very confident that what’s meant rather, he takes her—and playing first ber Living House, but said she plans to to be will be.” She mentioned that person shooters. She and her hus- have students create a name. She said, This edition’s Professor’s Corner she hopes to one day see the house band, Brian, who works in the Well- “This is a brand new thing at Hamp- features Assistant Professor Dr. Heidi on campus so that more students ness Center, currently enjoy playing Jacob Mitchell ‘19 den-Sydney; it’s never been done.” Hulsizer of the Mathematics and will know about it. “I want it to be Fallout 4 together. Also, as the Fac- Staff Writer White pointed out that substance free Computer Science Department. Dr. seen,” she said. “It’s important to me ulty Advisor for the Mathematics and houses are appearing all over the coun- Hulsizer attended Drury University that this place will be noticed, that Computer Science Club, Dr. Hulsizer try. She said, “It’s meant to go to assist in Springfield, Missouri for her un- Shawn White, Assistant Dean some people actually choose this life.” regularly plays charity poker to sup- students recovering from substance dergraduate degree. At Drury, despite of Students for Substance Educa- White concluded the interview port the Prince Edward County Mid- abuse.” White noted that the house is the ironically distinct lack of muffin- tion, is spearheading an initiative with the following words: “If anyone dle School Mathematics Department. not simply for recovering addicts: “It’s men (I checked), Dr. Hulsizer first to develop substance free housing is interested or considering this life- Dr. Hulsizer has taught at Hamp- not only for those recovering from experienced the “small liberal arts” on campus. The College will of- style, please email or call me.” Her den-Sydney for six years, but, un- substance abuse but [also] those who model, which spurred her attraction fer this alternative style of hous- email is [email protected] and her of- fortunately, this is her last semester may simply want to live in a substance to Hampden-Sydney after graduate ing beginning in the fall of 2016. fice phone number is (434)223-6318. as a Tiger. She and her husband are free environment, which is reflective school. She told me that she most According to White, the idea for moving closer to family and, this fall, of the majority of the group going in.” enjoys her opportunities at Hamp- substance free housing started with she will begin teaching at Benedic- Currently, the group going in con- den-Sydney to “actually get to know a call from an alumnus. She said, tine College in Northeastern Kansas. sists of five students. However, there Make H-SC my students and have some kind “There was an alum whose son had When asked what she will remember would be room for more occupants in of personal interaction with them.” experienced difficulty with alcohol most, Dr. Hulsizer said “I think I’ll the house if it were renovated. Sub- Like most of the professors I’ve and he just wondered if there was any- remember my students the most— stance free housing will be located in spoken to, the all-male environment thing he could do to help young men Great Again getting to know them and investing the Hamlet House, which sits about a doesn’t faze Dr. Hulsizer, but she at Hampden-Sydney.” The money in their futures and seeing them go mile down Route 15 on the left when concedes that “that might be because he gave helped provide what White off and succeed. They’re kind of like heading toward Farmville. The five I teach math . . . and having a gen- calls “healthy social alternatives.” Continued children, so I get to see them grow students moving in will be able to look dered perspective doesn’t really mat- White calls the new house the So- ter because it’s either right or wrong up and go off and do great things.” at it after graduation and make re- and khakis IF the weather permits. [laughs].” Dr. Hulsizer told me that Even though we’ll certainly miss Don’t wear sneakers and a blazer ever. she first became interested in math- her in next year, The Tiger wishes Dr. Fourth: Jackets, overcoats, and ematics as a child, because “it was fun, Hulsizer well in her new position at the like. Invest in a nice blazer and Benedictine, and thanks her for her A Look at Next Year’s it was easy, [and] it was something wear the crap out of it. I person- that I could do that not everyone six years of service to the College. ally only own two suits, but with enough blazers and jackets I can Theme Housing stretch my wardrobe pretty well. Lastly: accessories. The only real problem I have with the accessories munity in a more significant way.” on this campus is lapel pins. Here’s Dean Ramsay told me that Mel- the rule: WEAR ONLY ONE LA- vin House, Jones House, and Beta/ PEL PIN ON YOUR JACKET AT Jacob Mitchell ‘19 MIC House were up for grabs this A TIME! That’s it. No exceptions. Staff Writer year. No one applied for the Jones Also make sure your tie is darker House so it returned to the Animal than your shirt. That also means don’t Rescue Club. Melvin House also re- Dean Ramsay sat down for an wear black shirts. You look like a waiter. turned to Young Life. Ramsay said interview with me in regards to next Last few tips; don’t mix plaids that Beta/MIC house was up for year’s theme housing. He laid out the and stripes, confidence pulls an out- grabs this year, but it was decided that process, saying there are several cot- fit together, you don’t have to spend it return to the Music Interest Club. tages on campus available for theme a fortune to look like a million bucks, He believes theme housing for housing; they come up for grabs ev- and just take pride in how you look. clubs makes it easier for students to ery two years. He believes the theme I am no paragon of style and I may connect with others who share the housing helps enhance clubs on even slip up on these from time to time. same interests. Using MIC as an ex- campus. Ramsay said, “It gives clubs Call me out on it. Make me better. The ample, he said, “MIC is a niche that resources that otherwise might not whole point of this column is to make our community has needed filled for be available to them . . . It can help Hampden-Sydney great again and Dr. Heidi Hulsizer. Photo Credit: hsc.edu that club contribute to the com- Continued on page 6 that means all of us. Dress well boys. April 15, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 REVIEWS

Batman v Superman: things up a bit by capturing Clark Kent’s mother and unleashing a mon- Dawn of Justice ster formed by the DNA of himself and General Zod from the previ- Local Eats: A Farmville HHHII ous Man of Steel. What ensues is a fast-paced, action-packed showdown Zack Snyder is at it again, but this with the distinctive dark lens CGI- time the young director spearheads heavy aura of Snyder’s previous films. Favorite an installment in the developing DC Affleck lives up to fan’s expecta- Comics film franchise. When I first tions as a more aggressive and physical heard that a film pitting Batman (not to mention American) Batman, bage, and house made ginger dressing. to-go box and take about half of my against Superman was in the works but due to the shared screen-time Graves Anthony ‘16 The ginger dressing is wonderful; it plate home because of the amount out in LA, I was interested to see with other major characters the new Food Critic brings out the crispness in the lettuce. of the food that they put on a plate. how the screenwriter(s) would work Batman is not developed well - and As the entrée, I order hibachi chicken I love Shogun and have for many which comes with chicken, vegetables, years. I often joke with Dean Croom around the vast differences in power neither are the others. Jesse Eisen- At first glance Shogun may seem and fried rice. Sometimes, as in this over his love for Musashi, another between the two superheroes in or- berg’s portrayal of Luthor was slightly like a place to avoid; however, when trip, I order a side of California Rolls, Japanese Restaurant in Farmville. der to actually give Batman a fighting disappointing and painted the classic you give it a closer look you will find which are rolls comprised of seaweed, If you can get past the fact that the chance. Despite the fact that Super- villain as an over the top, generic psy- an inviting atmosphere and welcom- avocado, crab, and white rice. Usu- restaurant is attached to a gas station, man could put Batman six feet under chopath obviously reminiscent of the ing employees. I have been a regular ally the California Rolls arrive before Shogun is worth the trip. I enjoy it with a flick of the wrist, Snyder man- Heath Ledger Joker but without the at this establishment in Farmville the Hibachi Chicken. When I eat and encourage you all to venture out ages to work around this dilemma and depth of character or skill of perfor- until this year. My first two years at Shogun, I generally have to get a and try it. I give Shogun 4 of 5 stars. deliver a somewhat entertaining film mance. With brief appearances from on the Hill, my friends and I would with a substantial run-time of 2h 33m. other comic figures such as Wonder regularly eat here once a week. The (Warning: Spoiler Alert) Ben Woman and Aqua-man, Snyder may menu has subsequently changed, Affleck stars as a disillusioned Bruce be enlisted to put together a Jus- which has altered my frequency of at- Wayne who believes that Super- tice League to rival The Avengers. tending meals at this establishment. man could pose a threat to humanity. With the release of Batman v From afar, there are many reasons Wayne isn’t the only one uncomfort- Superman, the DC Franchise takes to be skeptical of Shogun. The first able with Superman’s godlike power a new look at classic comic book he- is that it is attached to a gas station. as Americans are becoming wary of roes while also establishing a founda- This fear of mine was put to rest once an omnipotent being in their midst tion for future films that may spark an I ate there for the first time four years who can exercise power without re- arms race with Marvel. If you would ago. The second fear of mine was the straint. So with the help from a little like to see the two most famous su- food. It’s a Japanese Steak House in kryptonite, Batman succeeds in bring- per heroes finally duke it out on the Farmville; what could go wrong? That ing Superman down to a human big screen, see Batman v Superman: fear was put to rest by tasting the food, level but even then the Dark Knight Dawn of Justice in theaters today. which I will address later in this piece. still needs his own Iron Man suit to The staff couldn’t have been friendlier compete with the Man of Steel. Lex -Luke Paris ‘17 and more inviting, which mitigated all Luthor takes the opportunity to mix of the fears I had about the restaurant. The way you order at Shogun is different from ordering at a regular The Tiger Is Online! restaurant because you order a soup and salad with the meal. I gener- ally go with the clear onion soup and salad with ginger dressing. Before the soup and salad is brought to the table, To see the most recent issue of the the waiter brings your party a type of rice cracker/chip and the sauce in Hampden-Sydney Tiger, visit the Hamp- which to dip it in. This is an amaz- ing combination that evokes almost den-Sydney College website and click all of your taste buds. The crisp has a lightly salted taste that pairs with the on the Current Students tab, or visit sweet and savory sauce perfectly. Then comes the soup and salad. The soup is tinyurl.com/TigerArchive a clear onion which is delicious and is good on a cold day. The salad is a blend of iceberg lettuce, carrots, purple cab- Graves’ hibachi meal. Photo Credit: Graves Anthony Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 15, 2016

departments, and potentially even a time is acquired, if the original goal is at this point for fundraising. new department like environmental even able to be reached. Dr. McDermott insists that every- sciences,” Dr. Werth says. Dr. Werth says that the college is thing is currently a concept, depend- Gilmer Continued Werth wants to push the fact that potentially looking at a price tag any- ing on how much money is raised and both he and Dr. McDermott have where between fifty to seventy million what the needs are in future years. Dr. McDermott agrees with the mott have been working with EYP kept student interests at the forefront dollars, and stresses that “the college Regarding fundraising, he says “we trustees, saying that although the Architecture and Engineering to cre- when designing the concept. “We won’t move ahead with the plan until could blow the socks off of this and nearly 50 year old Gilmer Hall was ate a concept for a science facility to want to have a new science facility not money is in hand.” Dr. McDermott build a whole new building!” The idea planned well, it is time to renovate. present. The leading concept includes only for our many math, science, and says that Hampden-Sydney also aims of a new building, or even a renovation He says that the building was over- a renovation down to the framework psychology majors, but also for all the to place an endowment onto the new to Gilmer hall, is an extremely large specced in 1968 giving it the power, of the existing Gilmer Hall, as well as other students. We want a warm and building. The endowment will collect project to fathom. Dr. Werth says that the voltage, and current draw nec- building a parallel wing on the back, inviting building and one that people interest, which the college will be able when Gilmer Hall was originally built essary for today’s instruments. The along with a connecting wing that will will be eager to go to and study,” he to use it to pay off any energy bills. If in 1968 it was called the “science pal- fixtures are still from 1968, though, create an “H” shaped building. This says. “We’re thinking of student re- Hampden-Sydney is not able to raise ace” because it was big, new, and it also which cause problems when trying should almost double the size of the search labs, student teaching spaces, the desired funds, though, the plan had air conditioning, something Mor- to get accurate data. “These things fifty thousand square foot building. student gathering rooms, seminar will have to be re-evaluated and the ton Hall and Bagby Hall didn’t have become loose and noisy over time,” Other plans in the concept include rooms, spaces where they can meet model redesigned. The hope that Dr. until their renovations in the 90’s. Dr. Dr. McDermott says. “Today’s experi- new, more modern equipment, more outside faculty offices, this is all being McDermott and Dr. Werth have is to Werth put it best when he said “We’re ments you do are really sensitive to collaborative lab space, as well as a two done with students in mind.” use the concept drawing in an effort to trying to plan not only for the best de- these kinds of things.” story glass wall looking down onto The plan that Dr. McDermott and excite alumni, corporations, founda- partment for today, but for a building The trustees obtained a grant from Lake Chalgrove. The math, psychol- Dr. Werth will present to the board of tions, and other individuals to donate. that will last another fifty years, and the Virginia Tobacco Commission ogy, and computer science depart- trustees in May will mostly be a plan The best case scenario, Dr. Werth says, that’s a tall task.” to hire an architectural firm to draw ments will also be joining the biology, for fundraising. Although there is a is if Hampden-Sydney gets a big lead up a concept of what the new science chemistry, and physics departments. concept drawing, Dr. McDermott says donor and the school is able to raise facility might look like. Over the past “We [also] want to have room for that this is by no means a blueprint the money within five to eight years, Theme months Dr. Werth and Dr. McDer- expansion of the math and science since many things could change by the although the college has no timetable Housing Continued quite a long time.” He went on to the credit and the grade.” ing about the place. I’m very excited say that theme housing “is not just a Only H-SC faculty will teach that he’s taking that approach. He reward for a club. We’re looking for Stevens Continued this program, and Stevens hopes that loves liberal education, he’s a teacher, a way that living in theme housing within a couple years there will be and he really understands the class- can enhance what the club is already a series of student groups— small every cabinet member, and claims that much larger offerings. room. He understands students and doing, but also provide greater ben- groups of 4 and 5—and has talked to the last one is about to be completed. Stevens has recommendations for their needs, and he cares about them efit to the greater college community.” them about both things that are going In addition, Stevens has been plans like these, as well as other plans deeply, so I’m very optimistic about When asked what the criteria were well, as well as things they think can working with campus finances in ways like new models for residence life the future with him.” for applying for these houses, Ramsay be improved. that, he believes, “will help us improve programs, ready for Dr. Stimpert to Until then, this is still Stevens’ ship, said, “We’re looking for a demonstrat- “The booting policy kept coming our financial viability.” review when he assumes office in the and he is very grateful for the chance ed track record of [clubs] successfully up,” Stevens mentioned. Stevens has also been working summer. he has received to steer it in a posi- hosting meaningful programming. It’s As many are aware (some more so with admissions to come up with a “I’ve already talked to [Stimpert] tive direction. In addition to working not reasonable to expect that club X than others), this new school year saw plan for an enrollment management about it,” Stevens said, and he’s very with students and faculty to improve will suddenly begin doing great things a change in parking enforcement that model, which is different from what receptive, so I’m very excited.” matters on campus, Stevens has also when they get a house.” Ramsay looks required any vehicle committing a is currently in place. This plan would Stevens mentioned that Stimpert been taking to the road, speaking with at clubs that do good things without parking violation to be ‘booted’ or im- put one person in charge of both re- has made a personal commitment to alumni groups and meeting with do- a house. Clubs in theme housing are mobilized. Stevens met with various cruitment and retention. He believes come on campus multiple times before nors. required to do one program a semes- people about this matter, including that this is the way in which admis- taking over this summer. He was here “It’s been a great experience, and ter; they must submit a report on club new Chief of Police Scott Williams, sions offices are transforming around two weeks ago for about four days, and I’ve learned a lot,” Stevens said. “I’ve activities each semester. Furthermore, and decided to make a change. the country. is coming again this week for four or found that I’ve taken the opportu- clubs must be able to fill all beds “It just seemed to me too harsh to In the academic field, Stevens has five days. He will also be at the Board nity to actually connect more with within the house and club members get a boot on your car wheel for a first secured approval for a one-year pilot of Trustees meeting in May. Stevens students than I have in the past. My must maintain a 2.0 gpa minimum. offense,” Stevens said. “It just seemed program for an online summer school will still be running this meeting, giv- job as Dean of Faculty means most of When asked if there were ap- wrong. I know that the policy was that will begin this summer. Accord- ing Stimpert the chance to experience my contact is with faculty, so this has plicants denied, Ramsay said, “There put in place by people with the best ing to Stevens, there are already seven the meeting without actually have to given me an opportunity to look in a are always applicants denied; there intentions who were looking out for or eight faculty who have expressed lead it himself. different direction, learn a lot and get is always more interest than avail- the campus, but I just felt it was too interest in teaching. “I think that says something very to know some people.” able housing.” However, he ex- harsh, and so I just made a change. It “Right now, students who need good about him. He’s here to learn, And as promised, Stevens is still pressed that he would like to see was nice to be in a position as interim summer school go elsewhere and and he’s had meetings with a number teaching his martial arts classes at Ti- more diverse interest and variety President where you can do that.” can bring the credit back but not the of people, and he’s got more meetings geRec. You can catch him this Sunday in theme housing applications. He Stevens has also been doing plenty grade,” Stevens explained. “This way, scheduled,” Stevens said. “He’s meet- at 3:00 in the aerobics room. said, “I’d love to see more organiza- of work behind the scenes. He has you take the course with us online, ing with faculty and staff both, and tions thinking creatively about how been working on a major project with you can still have a job, and can get just asking them questions and learn- theme housing would benefit them.” April 15, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 SPORTS

Lacrosse Looks to Build Momentum as Season Nears End Remaining

proaches. One concern that could be 9-8 game went in favor of the visi- The Tigers then traveled to Ran- Schedule addressed is consistency. After get- tors. H-SC opened the scoring at the dolph on Saturday, April 9th, where Ellis Hopson ‘16 ting off to a 4-1 start, the Tigers went 8:07 mark of the first quarter when they were able to bounce back with Sat. April 16 Sports Editor a three-game midseason slide, before sophomore Hunter Brown (Charlot- a 15-6 victory. H-SC jumped out Lynchburg winning another three in a row. H-SC tesville, VA) put in a feed from se- to a 2-0 lead after just 64 seconds 5:00 PM will look to avoid slides such as these nior Jake Koferl (Huntersville, NC). through goals from sophomore Con- Hampden-Sydney Lacrosse has as they enter the season’s final month. Roanoke struck back just 15 seconds nor Pool (Charlotte, NC) and sopho- enjoyed a largely successful season The Tigers faced a tough test later to take a 2-1 lead, and went up more Ian Levin (Chapel Hill, NC). Sat. April 23 thus far. However, the team will look against 19th ranked Roanoke on 5-2 at the end of the first quarter. After Randolph pulled one back @ Bridgewater to continue making adjustments as Saturday, April 2nd inside Lewis The Maroons tacked on another late in the first quarter, the Tigers the ODAC Tournament rapidly ap- C. Everett Stadium. A hard-fought goal early in the second, but were scored four in a row to take a 6-1 1:30 PM shut out for the remainder of the half. lead at the 3:16 mark of the sec- Sophomore Chandler Shaheen (Rich- ond quarter. The teams exchanged Wed. April 27 mond, VA) scored with 12 seconds re- goals late in the quarter, and H-SC Virginia Wesleyan maining to trim the deficit to 6-4 at the took a 7-2 lead into halftime. half. Each team tacked on two more in The Tigers dominated the 7:00 PM the third quarter, with junior Duncan third quarter, scoring three goals Morris (Charlottesville, VA) scoring while shutting out Randolph to at the 3:19 mark to send the game take a 10-2 lead into the fourth. to the fourth with the score at 8-6. H-SC outscored Randolph 5-4 in Tiger Tennis Looks Roanoke added their final goal of the final quarter to seal the win. the game early in the quarter. Sha- As of press time, the Tigers will To Rebound heen scored from a Koferl pass at head to Guilford on April 13th, be- the 1:21 mark to cut the lead to 9-7. fore coming back home for Senior Koferl was able to score an extra-man Day against Lynchburg on April goal with 4.7 seconds remaining, but 16th. That game will be played at 5:00 Ryan Peevey ‘17 Connor Pool led the Tigers with four goals on Apr. 9th. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics H-SC was unable to find a tying goal. PM at Lewis C. Everett Stadium. Staff Writer

Hampden-Sydney Tennis dropped two ODAC matches to the likes of Tiger Golf Finishes Sixth at Camp Lejeune Washington and Lee and Bridgewa- ter April 3rd and 5th respectively. As the Tigers begin to gain some traction VA) paced the Tigers with a three in the conference standings and fin- round total of 221 and a low round ish their season on a high note, there of 70. Sophomore Austin Fockler were some bright spots in the 8-1 Ryan Peevey ‘17 (Richmond, VA) was only four shots defeat at the hands of Bridgewater. Staff Writer off of Agnew’s pace with a 225 on The #2 doubles team of junior the weekend and a low round of 71. Trent Singleton (Richmond, VA) Sophomore Parker Smith (Warren- and freshman Harrison Stone (Dur- ton, VA) shot a 226 on the week- The Hampden-Sydney Golf ham, NC) defeated the Bridgewater end, with sophomore Aaron Persily team hit the road during Greek #2 pairing 8 to 5 to earn the Tigers’ (Charleston, WV) and junior Alex Week for the North Carolina coast only match of the competition. Ju- Simmons (Charlottesville, VA) fin- and Camp Lejeune to compete in nior Andrew Loving (Charlottes- ishing two off of Smith’s pace at 228. the Marine Corps Intercollegiate. ville, VA) and sophomore Nathan The Tigers will return to ac- While it’s a safe assumption that Horvit (Columbia, MO) both lost tion again on April 16th in the most of the student body was en- heartbreaking sets in the #3 and #5 Roanoke College Invitational, as joying bands and all of the activ- slots respectively. The Tigers take their final tune-up before clos- ity on campus, the golf team was to the court again in an out of con- ing out the season at the ODAC bringing back a sixth place finish ference match against Averett on Championships at Stoney Creek from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Wednesday, April 13th, as they hope Golf Course in Wintergreen, VA. Freshman Jamie Agnew (Fairfax, Tiger golf team at Camp Lejeune. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics to make some noise late in the year. Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger April 15, 2016 SPORTS

up the win and sophomore Zack Per- kins (Appomattox, VA) picked up the Tigers Go Streaking, Win Four of Six in save. The two H-SC runs were put on the board thanks to senior Lee Car- neal (Charlottesville, VA) and sopho- more outfielder Moe Gothe (Chester, Walk-Off Fashion VA). The second game belonged to the Eagles, 2-1. Carneal tallied an impressive games within the ODAC. (Draper, VA) thanks to his RBI dou- game turned out to be a wake-up call RBI, but the Tiger bats could not We pick up the action from March ble. Thankfully, Hampden-Sydney de- for the Tigers, in which they lost 9-6. generate enough offense against the 30th, when the Randolph-Macon feated Randolph-Macon 3-0, which A positive note from this game was Spencer Connell ‘17 Eagles. Even in the loss, the H-SC Yellow Jackets visited the Hill for a sat well with the players and fans junior catcher Ryan Peevy’s (Wirtz, Sports Writer pitching staff struck out 7 Eagles, midweek, Greek Week showdown. on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. VA) 4-4 performance. He tallied his and they only allowed one walk. The Tigers managed to shut down the The Tigers hit the road for a 3 RBIs off of two separate singles in As of press time, the Tigers will Despite the cold early spring days Macon bats, thanks to an admirable doubleheader against the Eastern the 5th and 7th innings. Even though take on a 5-game road trip with on the Hill, the college baseball sea- pitching staff that only gave up 6 hits Mennonite Royals on April 2nd. The H-SC split the doubleheader, the team mid-week games against Method- son continues to run as it is coming on the day. H-SC put the first runs on first game went to H-SC, 11-8. Se- moved on to the upcoming home- ist and Lynchburg, and a weekend to a swift conclusion, much like this the board in the bottom of the 2nd in- nior starting pitcher Reggie Johnson stand against critical conference foes. doubleheader against Guilford. With semester. The Hampden-Sydney ning thanks to freshman infielder Ja- (Dunnsville, VA) had a decent 5 in- On April 5th, the Tigers hosted a 21-12 (7-7 ODAC) record, H-SC Baseball team continues its excel- cob Fontana (Midlothian, VA) and his ning appearance, striking out 7 EMU the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins in a is in a good position as the confer- lent season as it has put last year’s RBI single. Senior catcher Jack Elliot Royals. The Tiger offense woke up Tuesday afternoon showdown. The ence tournament looms. However, troubles in the past, and the play- (Pittsburgh, PA) had a sacrifice fly that thanks to a homerun from Jack El- Marlins ran in front with a 3-0 lead the competition within the ODAC ers are not looking back whatsoever. drove in the second H-SC run in the liot in the top of the 3rd inning. Elliot after the 1st inning, but the Tigers an- forces teams to take each game one The Tigers closed out March with a inning. The solid pitching kept H-SC would finish the game with 2 RBIs. swered with a 5 run 4th inning. How- at a time. Anything can happen as the victory over Randolph-Macon, and in the lead, and the final run was put Tyler Blevins also provided a homerun ever, VWC answered with its own ex- postseason arrives. The final home- they opened April with a string of up by freshman infielder Tyler Blevins in the top of the 7th inning. The second plosive 4 run 5th inning. At this point, stand for the Tigers will be April the Tigers had to play catch-up. Fac- 23rd when the Washington & Lee ing the two-run deficit was not easy, Generals visit for the regular season especially since the Marlins tallied finale doubleheader. The first pitch another run in the 6th inning. None- for that one is slated for high noon. theless, H-SC kept its cool and slowly chipped away at the deficit. A 2-run 7th inning laid the foundation for a rally in the final third of the game. In Remaining the bottom of the 9th, down by two, the Tigers managed to execute the ral- ly. Senior infielder John Lloyd (Glen Schedule Allen, VA) had an RBI double that put the winning run on third base. Then, Sat. April 16 Jacob Fontana stepped up to the plate, and he delivered a walk-off single, @ Guilford giving the Tigers the 9-8 victory. Fon- (doubleheader) tana finished the game with 3 RBIs, and Lloyd went 3-5 with 2 RBIs. 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM The next game took place on April 10th, as the Bridgewater College Tue. April 19 Eagles visited Ty Cobb Ballpark for a Sunday doubleheader. Unfortunately @ Randolph-Macon for H-SC, it would be another edi- 3:30 PM tion of the same story from the last doubleheader as the teams split the two games. The first game went to the Sat. April 23 Tigers thanks to another solid perfor- mance from the pitching staff in the W&L 2-1 victory. Reggie Johnson collected (doubleheader) 6 more strikeouts, while freshman 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM Eric O’Brien (Richmond, VA) picked Freshman Jacob Fontana, walk-off hero in the Tiger’s April 5th game against Virginia Wesleyan. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics