Vol. 11, No. 4 Oct. 2014 New Hula Hoop Club Is on Fire By Katrina Jahn Remember when kids ways that create an effect that were cool when they could get will captivate people watching. ‘ hula hoops to spin around their When asked about the fire waist for a few seconds? Turns hooping, Milligan said, “It’s out, there is a lot more that loud and hot, but exhilarating.” THE one can do with a hula hoop Williamson said, “When I Blackburn College Oldest College Newspaper in and sophomore biochemistry watched Veronica and a friend Carlinville,B IL URNIANIllinois, since 1881 major Veronica Milligan and hooping in the talent show, senior biology major Megan that’s when I really wanted to PHOTO BY BRYAN BETHEL Williamson are teaching learn.” Beginners are usually people these new tricks in better off learning with bigger the new hula hoop club at and heavier hoops because Blackburn. they create more room for This isn’t the everyday movement and go a bit slower. waist hooping that most people The smaller, lighter hoops think of. Students, faculty and move much faster and are a staff are all welcome to join bit harder to learn with. People and learn how to do some more can also look up different tricks, some of which can take tricks on YouTube and then a while to learn. However, show off their new tricks to learning these things can the other members at the next give one confidence, provide official meeting. Milligan is exercise and sometimes help also hoping to have a routine manage stress. Milligan said, with the club members to do in “It’s relaxing and a great stress the local Halloween parade. reliever. It’s similar to how Meetings for the club will exercise relieves stress but be held in parlors of various more fun in my opinion.” dorms when the weather Besides the waist, a hula becomes too cold to be hoop can also be used on outside. Members of the club shoulders, elbows and legs. will be notified when meeting There are also tricks like the plans are made. If anyone is vortex and the corkscrew that interested in joining the club, look really cool with an LED they can contact Milligan at

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PHOTO BY BEN NICHOLS closest one is the Carlinville a fun place to go that offers a Plaza Café just north of 15 percent student discount campus. A little establishment is the Hollywood and Vine with a great breakfast selection bar. It’s a fun joint to go meet and a 10 percent student people, hang out with fellow Beaver Coming to discount, you can go up on students and get a good drink. a weekend to enjoy a nice Students looking for a brunch with friends in a cozy haircut can go to 5th Dimensions environment. Hardees on the Hair Salon on West Main By Katrina Jahn Blackburn corner of Nicholas and North Street. With a 15 percent It’s rare and amazing woman, Margaret Fielding, Auditorium. There will be an Broad Street is another place discount for students, it’s a when big things happen in who is played by Carlinville opportunity to meet and get a where one can get a great meal perfect place to save money little towns. This year, actor community member Jami picture taken with Jim Beaver with their 10 percent student for a nice trimming. Not too and playwright Jim Beaver Lyn Lewis. While trying to at the opening night reception and veteran discounts. On the far from there is Body Depot contacted Blackburn’s own help her, Muldoon is trying immediately following the square students can receive a Salon and Spa which also theater professor Dr. Kate Roark to help himself at the same show in the Mahan lobby 10 percent discount at Subway. offers a 15 percent discount to request that the performing time. “There are some really next to Bothwell. There is a Freshman Jessie Willard who to students on products and arts department enact his touching parts,” Roark said. general admission price of $10 works there said, “I encourage services. semi-autobiographical play “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. It’s for the show and another $10 people to take advantage of As a student, remember “Verdigris”. The play is what a beautiful play.” Wingerter for the reception.“Verdigris” the discounts here. We don’t not to just limit your options launched his acting career and commented, “I think this is will also be performed on Oct. have a lot of money so it’s best in Carlinville. Many other he is now known for the TV a good role for me because I 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and to save it where is counts.” places throughout the U.S. characters Whitney Ellsworth connect with the character.” Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2:00 p.m. Subway is also the only place have discounts for students from “Deadwood” and Bobby In asking for the play to Anyone with a Blackburn ID in town that serves food until regardless of which school Singer from “Supernatural”. be put on, Beaver also said can go to the show for free, 2:00 a.m. so students looking they attend. Restaurants, “Verdigris” is the story that he would come to the but will still have to pay for for some midnight munchies national museums and various of a college student, Richard Blackburn campus for the the opening night reception. long after Snack Bar has other places will often offer Muldoon, played by freshman production. The opening night Tickets for both the show closed will want to flock there. student discounts. A quick Rob Wingerter. Muldoon of the play will be on Thursday, and the reception can now be For a student looking to search on the internet can goes to help and work for a Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the purchased online at webtix.co/ relax, a local favorite which show you all the discounts you tough, older wheelchair bound newly renovated Bothwell bb. offers some nice discounts is could imagine. News 2 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Oct. 2014 A Different Kind of Farm for Carlinville? By Patrick Noel In January the state of centers but there will be other Illinois legislature passed a jobs available; they’re going bill to allow marijuana to be to have a bakery on site and used medically for certain they will need cleaning crews illnesses. Carlinville Mayor as well.” Mayor Demuzio Deanna Demuzio had the idea added, “It’s going to be like to bring pot grow houses to the a manufacturing facility. area. “Some individuals were They will make the brownies, surprised when I brought it muffins and hard candy and up,” Demuzio said, “but after some other products that will seeing the video of one of the be sold at the dispensaries. A council member’s children and dispensary would be great in what good medical marijuana Litchfield. We grow it, they is doing for him I knew I sell it. It would be nice if our wanted to try and bring one sister county had one.” here.” The mayor hopes that With only 23 possible bringing the grow houses to locations for a growing Carlinville will be beneficial facility statewide and over 170 in moving the city forward. applications, Mayor Demuzio Although we won’t know had a lot of work ahead of her. until the end of November if “Anyone with $25,000 could Carlinville will be given the apply, so several surrounding license to have the growing counties also applied,” she said, PHOTO BY PATRICK NOEL facility, Mayor Demuzio said, “but we were approached by Carlinville Mayor Deana Demuzio working at her desk “We have the opportunity Abide Palliatives, LLC out of to advance this city and as Springfield to be partners and safe it would be, the Mayor process will have background opportunities for people in and Mayor I couldn’t let this it seemed to be a good fit. So replied, “Security will be tight, checks; we want it to be a safe around Carlinville.” opportunity pass us by. I am we took 13.75 acres on Mayan the state police will handle place for people to work.” She When asked what types all for marijuana being used to road, which is near Carlinville most of it and there will be continued by saying, “The of jobs she was talking about, treat illnesses and if that leads Lake, and we annexed it into guard towers. Everything will plant will have eight growing she answered, “We already to recreational use in the future city property.” She said that be monitored. The trash going rooms or greenhouses and have a master grower from then so be it; we will be in a when it was brought up to out, any packages coming in, we will need between 8 to Arizona who wants to come perfect position to make that the city council for a vote “it the plants will be numbered 10 people to start but that and work in this area. He is transition.” passed unanimously, 9-0.” and there will be complete would grow to 40-45 workers currently working in Colorado When asked about how accountability. The hiring full time, which means great on one of their cultivation Just Another Drill Going Green to Save Green as your shoes, cell phone and By Chris Cole your wallet or purse. If the Blackburn is taking disadvantages. fire is small enough, someone green to the next level. The On the positive side, other can try and extinguish the Sustainability Club is trying than the cost of manufacturing fire themselves. Red fire to get solar panels installed on and installation, solar energy extinguishers work on any campus. Solar energy is created is free. Next, solar energy does fire. However, don’t try to be by turning radiation from the not produce greenhouse gases, a hero; buildings can be rebuilt sun into electricity. Sophomore fuels that produce gases that but death is permanent. biochemistry major Veronica mix into the earth’s atmosphere Illinois is part of a region Milligan said, “I was surfing and hold in the sun’s heat such called tornado alley, a stretch the internet and just decided as carbon dioxide or methane. of the U.S. that sees many to see if it was possible to Solar energy also cuts down on tornados. If a tornado should build your own solar panels. the additional costs associated touch down these are some I thought it would be a good with other forms of energy. steps you can take: Proceed to project for the sustainability Coal and oil are transported an interior room and avoid all club and when we had our first long distances to meet the windows and outside walls. A meeting I brought the topic energy demands of the world, closet or a bathroom without up.” However, this upgrade not to mention other costs such PHOTO BY CHRIS COLE windows is preferable. If comes with advantages and as pollution transportation and Director of Campus Safety Tim Reents gives tips on emergency protcol you’re in a dorm, go to the road maintenance. All of these By Chris Cole hallway and if outside, find a costs raise the price of energy. During the last week of Director of Campus Safety ditch. Avoid anything that can Biology major Jordan Range September campus security Tim Reents said, “We have fall on you. In all these cases said, “I think it’s a good idea. conducted fire drills. While a grown up with so many drills get low and cover your head We’re going to have to switch fire drill helps people to respond when we hear an alarm our with your hands. to greener energy eventually, in an orderly fashion in case of first thought is that it’s another School shootings are an might as well do it now.” a fire, other emergencies such drill. We need to treat every unfortunate part of society. Then what are the as tornadoes also require drills alarm as if it’s the real thing.” Here is what you can do in disadvantages? Solar energy so that people are prepared Here are some tips given by order to avoid becoming a can only be collected during in the event. Drills for these Reents that everyone can use victim: First if you can escape the day. This means that other emergencies aren’t to make sure they are ready for the area do so, but don’t put energy has to be stored or an practiced regularly, if at all, any type of emergency. yourself at risk. If you can’t alternative source of power here on campus. Mathematics In case of a fire or fire drill escape, lock and barricade is needed at night. Also, the major Brandon Martin said, here’s what to do: Proceed the door and stay away from upfront cost to set up solar “I have no idea what to do to the nearest exit and keep windows. panels is expensive. The solar in emergencies other than a your head low. Smoke is the Every situation is panels would be paid for by fire drill. The school needs to number one killer in a fire. different, but by using these grants from the company shows us what to do and post Most of the people in a fire die methods a person can increase that lights Mahan. If you are it online.” What is the proper of smoke inhalation, not from their odds of survival. As with interested in finding out more course of action and what can the fire itself. To cut down on every emergency, education is PHOTO BY CHRIS COLE information, contact club we do to prepare ourselves response time keep necessary the key. president Tim Hills or club before a disaster strikes? items close to the door such Dr. Bray weighs in on going green advisor Dr. Bray. Features Oct. 2014 [email protected] The ’Burnian • 3 This Is Halloween C R M E BLACKBURN COLLEGE BEAT

Between September three students were seen 9th through October 5th, 22 using the fire escape to exit a incidents were handled by residence hall. Three students the Campus Community and were issued infractions. Safety department. Some of 09/23/2014 At 9:00pm the aforementioned offenses there was a medical emergency are listed below. All issues in a residence hall. are handled by Residence 09/23/2014 At 9:28am Life, Campus Security and there was a car crash in the Carlinville Police when parking lot. necessary. 09/25/2014 At 5:15pm 09/09/2014 At 11:15pm there was a report filed of there was a medical emergency damage done to left rear where a student had to be bumper of a car in the campus rushed to the hospital. parking lot. 09/13/2014 At 10:07pm 09/25/2014 At 10:40pm a noise complaint was filed while completing rounds by the neighbors against Security workers found Blackburn College during a two students who were in a movie night in the Quad. classroom with the lights off. PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE ERWS 09/13/2014 At 2:43am 09/30/2014 At 8:30pm a For some people Halloween is a time for scaring, but for others it is a holiday for celebrating the dead there was a noise complaint in student was found unconscious By Jordyn Smith a residence hall. One student in a residence hall. Every fall kids of all ages Samhain called the spirits of the America in the 1800s when was playing music too loud 10/02/2014 At 9:50pm dress up in costumes, storm dead to gather in the forms of the end of harvest season while in the shower. Another there was an incident with the the streets with flashlights animals and other bodies, such was celebrated by wearing asked for the music to be possession and the accidental and bang on strangers’ doors as fairies, witches, ghosts and costumes, eating treats and turned off and the other student use of pepper spray in a to stock up on treats. We put elves, thus resulting in some practical joking. Pranks would not. residence hall. up decorations, make jack- of the costumes children wear became violent, resulting in 09/13/2014 At 1:30am 10/03/2014 At 8:10pm o’-lanterns and perhaps even for fun to this day. Instead of the substitution of trick-or- there was an alcohol violation there was an alcohol violation enjoy a pumpkin spice latte. praying to their heathen gods, treating in 1930. with underage drinking in a involving underage drinking So where did the Halloween the converts were to now pray Carlinville’s 75th annual residence hall. Two students on campus. traditions we know and love to and recognize the deaths of Halloween Parade will were issued offenses for 10/04/2014 At 11:33pm a today originate? saints. Nov. 1 became known commence at 6:15 p.m. on underage drinking. guest of a Blackburn student Many of the customs as “Day of the Saints,” and Saturday, Oct. 25. 09/14/2014 At 6:31pm a was intoxicated and began to we carry on today date back the mass on that day was to be The Campus Activities student reported she feared an vomit. centuries to the religious known as “Allhollowmass,” Board at Blackburn will be unwanted person may come to 10/05/2014 At 1:40am practices of the Romans and thus resulting in Oct. 31 being coordinating an on-campus Blackburn Campus. there was an alcohol violation the Druids, according to www. known as “All Hallowed Trick-or-Treat event on 09/17/2014 At 9:20pm a when an underage student holybible.com. The Romans, Evening,” now abbreviated as Oct. 31 under the direction student was found unconscious and three guests were seen who worshipped several gods, Halloween. of Natasha Anthony. The in a residence hall. intoxicated in a residence celebrated Pomona, goddess Wearing masks comes Resident Assistants in each 09/21/2014 At 1:41am hall. A visitor of a Blackburn of the fruit trees, with a special from the belief that the masks residence hall will have candy there was an alcohol violation student was seen throwing up feast on Oct. 31. The Druids, would keep the spirits of that students can collect. with underage drinking in a in the restroom. There was a a group of Celtic priests, the dead from recognizing Students are encouraged to residence hall. One student student and three visitors who honored Samhain, lord of the the living. Jack-o’-lanterns wear costumes. There will also was issued an offense for were all underage and had dead, on Nov. 1. These two originate from Ireland, where be a decoration contest for underage drinking. been drinking. celebrations were combined hallowed turnips filled with each dorm’s parlor. Whichever 09/21/2014 At 8:51pm and celebrated on both Oct. 31 candles were used to deter dorm has the best decorations and Nov. 1. evil spirits. Orange and black will receive some type of As Romans converted are the colors most associated reward for those who actually Know any crazy characters, high achievers, role Pagans to Christians, they with Halloween. Many sources participate. models on the rise or quiet campus gems? allowed them to carry over have found that orange is Anthony and the other many of the ancient Pagan used to symbolize the fall CAB members hope to see Submit their name -- or write a profile -- and send beliefs that are associated with harvest while black represents a good turnout this year. it to The ’Burnian at [email protected]! Halloween today. The Druids darkness and death. “It’s one of the best holidays believed that on Oct. 31, Halloween came to around,” Anthony said.

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Senate and a member of the just been caught drinking by Sometimes students are sent proceed: PHOTO BY AURORA GRIMMETT Student Life Committee. campus security, the experience to the hospital if their blood- The Perfect Dorm Life Dear Tim, Tim Morenz, College Counselor The Student Life of being asked to blow into a alcohol concentration is high By Vinnie Birk “I am worried that I am Committee (made up of breathalyzer may be alarming enough. Without them, a student At college, students are at times before finding the perfect the weekend.” falling apart! I am so overloaded including retaining control faculty, staff and students) and upsetting. However, the who holds their alcohol well their home away from home. one. “I’ve had the worst luck The people in your dorm that I have no time to do of our lives, reducing the discusses and makes decisions presence of PBTs gives students may not get the care they need, They need a place where they with roommates. I’ve had a sex and hallway are a key part of anything. There is so much to helplessness that we feel and concerning matters that affect a number of options they would while a student who gets sick feel comfortable and welcomed. addict, a messy dude, and a drug having the perfect dorm life as do, I don’t want to let anyone truly participating in life rather the quality and conduct of life not otherwise have had. easily may be unnecessarily When you live somewhere dealer. They say fourth time’s well. Although these people do down. Help!” – Super Stressed than feeling like a spectator. on campus. When an issue is “The PBT offers [students] sent to the hospital, which could for two-thirds of the year, you a charm, right? I eventually not have to be as similar as you Dear Super Stressed, Counseling Services has many brought to a member of the an opportunity to show that end up costing that student a lot need it to be a place you want found a great one though and or as good of friends as you, they Let me speak plainly. strategies that we employ to committee, whether formally they’ve been responsible,” said of money. to be. There are a main three he’s my best friend.” still need to be respectful and Balance among work, school help others feel in charge of or informally, it can be added to Director of Campus Safety While it may not be a good factors that make dorm life to A second aspect of the courteous. These are the people and life is a tricky and messy their lives rather than feeling the committee’s agenda for the Tim Reents. Without PBTs, or healthy thing, drinking is a be enjoyable: your roommate, perfect dorm life is the actual you will see roaming the halls thing. However, it comes down run down and run over. We year. One of the committee’s students would have no chance part of college culture, and the your room and your hallmates. room. A spacious desk and and probably in the bathroom. to 2 simple principles: would love to sit down with current topics is the nature of doing so. If students are absence of PBTs would inhibit PHOTO BY MICHELLE FLOOD First, and probably a bed with sufficient room A head nod or talking about 1) Knowing your locus of you and discuss it in a time that of portable breathalyzer tests caught drinking in a room with social interaction between older Kristi Nelms works in Butler 24 the most important, is the are both keys to a good dorm one’s day is minimal when it control. works for you. Again, simple (PBTs). underage students in it, every students who enjoy drinking and By Vicki Michaels roommate. Your roommate is room. Keeping a clean room comes to talking to hallmates. 2) The fine art of saying does not imply easy. But as PBTs are used by members single student in the room gets younger students who legally someone that lives in the same with a space to relax and study You need to make an effort No. Thomas Paine once said, “That The Office of Institutional of security to determine the an alcohol offense. Underage cannot drink. It would also is a statistic that the Office room as you and is probably is important, but some might to get to know these people What are the things in life which is achieved easily is Research gathers and prepares blood-alcohol concentration of students who haven’t been make it possible that students of Institutional Research put someone you will spend a lot want to jazz up the place a bit. and their interests. They may over which you retain control? esteemed lightly.” Hard work data for assessment, budgeting, students who have been found drinking have no way to prove with alcohol poisoning would together of Blackburn College of down time with. A good Make your dorm room your not become friends with you, Your words, your thoughts and pays off! evaluation, and planning drinking. The legal limit is a it. Older students are assumed not get the medical care they enrollment and majors in the roommate is a person who will own and make it reflect who but as long as you are positive emotions and your behaviors. Until next time, BEAVER that are strategic in helping blood-alcohol concentration to have been providing alcohol need. With our current policy, fall of 2014: definitely respect you and your you are. Bring in some of your and acquainted then it should What are those things over NATION! Blackburn College. Our goals of 0.08% for those who have to minors. In the absence of a students found in the vicinity of Blackburn’s official fall belongings. Nobody wants personality and post it on the be a good living area. Your which you do not retain control? About the author: Tim include: been driving, according to PBT, the only way to avoid an alcohol are not required to take enrollment count of 591 someone who steals your food. wall. Posters, lights and flags neighbors might become some Everything else!! In my work Morenz has been in the mental • Report data to the DMV.org, and we use this as alcohol offense absolutely is for a PBT (though refusal to do so includes students from 19 It is hard to find a roommate that are common ideas for spicing of your best friends. “Good with clients it becomes evident health and substance abuse federal and state government our limit for drunkenness on underage students to never be results in an automatic alcohol states and 4 countries. Of suits you best, but some people up the appearance. hallmates recognize rules that 90% of their worries and field for 23 years and has been • Review and coordinate campus. A student over the age present in a room where alcohol offense, as there is no other the degree-seeking students are randomly placed together There are some other items and policies in the dorm and anxieties are located over licensed in the state of Illinois college research and assessment of twenty-one who registers a is being consumed. way to prove responsibility). who have declared a major in and end up becoming a perfect that should be in every dorm know the difference between stress over which they have since 1997. He is located in projects blood-alcohol concentration of However, the PBT isn’t Were PBTs to be removed from the Records office, 11% are pair. You want somebody who room. Senior Alexis Richie said, study time and play time. If no control. What can you do? DCC133 and is at extension • Ensure research more than 0.08% can be issued only justified for finding out college policy, that opportunity Biology-Pre-Med & Other keeps a clean and organized “A TV is a must in the room they know when it’s time for You have to let it go. However, 5759. Email him at tim. procedures protect participants an alcohol offense. A student who deserves to be disciplined to prove responsibility would Health Professions, 10% are room and isn’t a slob. A obviously, but I also like having both then you’re golden,” said simple advice doesn’t imply [email protected] He • Collect data from under the age of twenty-one and who doesn’t. “Saying disappear entirely. Psychology, 9% are Business boring roommate who just sits lounge chairs since my room is senior accounting major Ben that it is easy. How can you is learning that yesterday is a variety of sources (staff, who registers anything above it’s ‘too police-like’ makes it Please share your opinions Management, and 9% are around all the time can ruin the a hot spot for get togethers. Oh Beckwith. retain control? By saying No. history, tomorrow is a mystery students, faulty, alumni) and 0% is issued an alcohol offense look like our number one goal on this matter with your Criminal Justice. mood. If your roommate is the and I love Netflix. Every girl in The roommate, the dorm If you cannot say No, then you and today is a gift. That is why share the results for underage drinking. is to discipline students, but Student Senate representative Do you want to get involved opposite of all of these qualities college needs Netflix.” Junior room and the hallmates are the are not in charge of your life. they call it the present. • Support evaluation Recently, word reached the it’s not,” said Reents. “Our or a member of the Student with Institutional Research? then you need to get a new one Tyler Gosnell added, “You three highlights. Do the best Between the passive response and promote using results for Student Life Committee that number one goal is to keep Life staff so that your thoughts The best way to get involved as soon as possible. Blackburn have to have gaming systems you can to influence others to and the aggressive response is enhancement some students feel the PBTs people safe.” The PBTs allow are included in policy-making with the Office of Institutional alumnus Christian Bonjean and a futon. That’s the perfect respect each other but also have the assertive response. These • Interpret, explain, are “too police-like” — in members of the security staff to discussion. Research is by taking surveys changed roommates multiple pair for a relaxing afternoon on fun. After all, it is college. are difficult skills to master, and disseminate information other words, too reminiscent determine whether a student’s and course evaluations. For but hold countless benefits and make recommendations more information, feel free to internal decision-makers as to contact Kristi Nelms in appropriate the office at (217) 854-5594, Each semester, the Office by email at kristi.nelms@ By Deja Bell Bring Back Naptime of Institutional Research puts blackburn.edu or stop by her Napping is a very important and low on sleep, meaning “There is a theory that they call suggests that it’s not only rested, more ready to do work together an enrollment statistic office in Butler Hall room 24. part of a college student’s life. you need a break to recharge. the restorative theory which is important that you sleep but it and naps can make you happy. for Blackburn College. Below Taking a short nap could be Everybody deserves a break. simply that being awake and is important when you sleep,” You should take naps if you the key factor between staying Finally, Habitual Napping being active uses up energy said Danker. have had a busy day. “Naps awake and being attentive in happens when a person takes a stores and so sleep is the “Every so often I take naps, are better than anything in this class or falling asleep in class. nap at the same time each day. body’s way of restoring itself,” but most of the time it depends world, ever. On a good day I According to SleepFoundation. This can be good if you have a said Psychology professor on your schedule. Napping is nap like two times a day, but org there are three types of busy schedule; taking the time Dr. Pamela Danker. Naps can very essential, especially if lately I haven’t had a chance to naps: Planned Napping is to nap can be the difference in be helpful in some ways and you’re a very hard worker,” take a nap and it’s running me taking a nap before you actually having a good day or a bad day. unhelpful in other ways. Taking said freshman engineering art thin,” said junior graphic design get sleepy. This would be good Although there are different naps in between classes can major Garet Looper. If you’re major Bryan Bethel. Naps can if you don’t want to get tired types of naps a good nap help you consolidate the things a giant procrastinator and have make or break you. Looper earlier in the day. Emergency should be short and only 20-30 you learn, but if you nap for too to decide between homework stated, “If you take a nap you Napping is when you suddenly minutes. long then you’ll probably end and taking a nap, you probably end up doing less, and if you do become too tired to do anything Besides staying awake in up staying up all night which will pick the nap even though less you end up being less.” else but sleep. That happens class there are other reasons can lead to an insomnia cycle. you shouldn’t. Naps can lead when you are overworked a person should take naps. “Some of our sleep research to success because you’re Arts & Entertainment 6 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Oct. 2014 Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll: The 1975 Coming to You Live, By Courtney Egner Straight out of Manchester, England comes The 1975, one It’s Saturday Night By Jordyn Smith of the hottest new music acts. They have opened for the “Live from New York, The show traditionally Rolling Stones and Queen and it’s Saturday Night!” If you includes the famous “weekend sold out their United Kingdom haven’t experienced the update” segment, most recently tour. Their United States tour late-night entertainment of hosted by Seth Meyer, who starts in November and has “Saturday Night Live,” you’re played the role of anchorman sold out 11 shows so far. They missing out. From celebrity from 2008 until the current have played at some of the impersonations to parody season. Previously, dynamic biggest music festivals in the commercials, “SNL” has it all. duo Amy Poehler and Tina Fey country, including Coachella As this season marks the cohosted the segment. th and Lollapalooza, and their 40 anniversary of “SNL,” Poehler and Fey came to be self-titled debut album just we can take this time to two of the show’s most famous went platinum, so why has no appreciate the hard work of players by impersonating one heard of the 1975? the over 140 cast members that politicians. Poehler played the The band’s first single, have been a part of the show. part of Hillary Clinton while “Chocolate” first played on the When the show first made its Fey played the famous role of PHOTO BY COURTNEY PATTON appearance on October 11, Sarah Palin. Fey’s recurring radio in the summer of 2013 The 1975’s Matt Healy performs during 2014 LouFest but mostly on college radio 1975, “Saturday Night Live” sketch became extremely stations. Recently you may have a saxophone player and writes very personal lyrics was actually called “NBC’s popular, especially when Sarah have heard their song “Girls” they make it work. At first based on experiences that Saturday Night.” The original Palin herself showed up next which is now getting regular glance they look like a normal have happened in his life. seven-member cast was, at to Fey, surprising viewers. rotation on mainstream radio. bunch of guys but very quickly Some song lyrics are actual the time, a group of unheard Skits include anything Go to one of their concerts you see why they have a boy things that have been said to of theater veterans called the from celebrity impersonations and Matty Healy walks on band persona. Despite this Healy, like this lyric “We got “Not Ready for Prime Time to racy music videos. Some stage smoking a cigarette and they are a classic pop rock one thing in common it’s this Players.” The original cast skits were so popular they carrying an entire bottle of red band with explicit lyrics. tongue of mine.” included Dan Aykroyd, John became movies, such as wine. Hundreds of screaming “Chocolate” boasts the lyrics With all of this success Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane “Wayne’s World.” “SNL” has girls are crying at the very “now we run run away from The 1975 has experienced they Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine battled NBC’s censors for sight of him and some fans the boys in the blue, and my car should be more well known. Newman and Gilda Radner. years, and some of the more throw bras on stage. Matty smells like chocolate.” It does The radio play that they have As the name of the show racy skits can be shocking. walks like he owns the crowd not take much to figure out that gotten has only been for the evolved, so did the actors and You probably have heard your and he dances around the this song is not actually about most radio friendly songs that actresses. In fact, many of friends and family quote the stage in little twirls and hand chocolate. “Sex,” the band’s they do have. The very personal today’s most famous movie show before. The “Sloppy movements. As Matty would second single self-explanatory. aspect of their music is not one stars and television hosts got Joe” song, “Superstar” skit put it, the crowds go mental. These are not exactly things that is common in pop music their start on “SNL”: Eddie and “Gilly” segments are The 1975 consists of lead that you would hear from One you hear on the radio. Despite Murphy, Adam Sandler, Amy among the most beloved. Best singer Matty Healy, guitarist Direction. Dive even deeper this they have managed to reel Poehler, Tina Fey, Chevy adds, “My favorite skit is the Adam Hann, bassist Ross into their songs and you hear in a huge dedicated fan base Chase, David Spade, Bill Barry Gibb talk show. Can’t MacDonald, drummer George topics such as death, family and continue to make fans go Murray, Jimmy Fallon, Mike go wrong with Jimmy Fallon Daniel and saxophonist John and addiction struggles. insane for their music. Meyers and Kristen Wiig. and Justin Timberlake.” Waugh. Yes that is right, they Healy, the band’s songwriter, “SNL” has performed “SNL” has also hosted every episode in Studio 8H many big names in music. at Rockefeller Center in New From The Rolling Stones to York City. It has always been Ariana Grande, we have seen The Hungry Student Visits aired live—with no chance it all. of retakes. The live viewing 40 years later, “Saturday adds to the show’s humor Night Live” is a tradition. By Ben Nichols JT Hanks because the mistakes that are The show brings in a youthful From outside, JT Hanks or and dance floor for fun-going and was delighted to see that made can result in amazing audience, although there are Hanks for short seems like any individuals on the weekend. they serve Angry Orchard improvisation. Occasionally, many older viewers who other building in Carlinville. So how does the food taste? Hard Cider. For Blackburn’s somebody will throw in a little watched the show from its Settled along 1st South Street Well, at the moment the only homecoming weekend, they something that surprises even beginnings. and Alton Street, the building thing you can get is pizza. The only charged two dollars for the rest of the cast. Senior Over the years, “SNL” used to be home to a local bartender Carley explained, them, so there was no harm business major Maggie Best has picked up 45 Primetime favorite establishment called “We have just opened but done on my wallet. Feeling says her favorite part is “when Emmys. Not bad. Still today, Ryan’s. While it may not be unfortunately our kitchen is a little more adventurous, I the actors on the show start the show’s cast members are the old Irish pub that people still being renovated. It’ll be decided to see how they could laughing in the middle of a celebrated, the catchphrases remember, Hanks is a brand a bit until we are able to serve prepare a drink. Ordering my skit. It’s the best when they are pervasive and the show new adventure all on its own. meals.” I missed dinner in the favorite drink, rum and Coke, can’t even get their line out itself is truly a pop culture Stepping inside, I cafeteria, so I decided to settle I was surprised at how strong because they’re laughing so phenomenon. immediately noticed the for a garlic and sausage pizza. and smooth they could make hard.” Midwest outdoors theme in While it may not compare to them. The quality of their rum the building. The wall on the Reno’s, the pizza at Hanks was and Coke reminded me of the north side is adorned with extremely filling and tasted Gulf Coast, where the drink is taxidermy deer heads and better than most pizza served popular. ducks. The building has been at bars. Overall, Hanks was a completely renovated on the To get my Friday night great place for a student inside and now includes very started, I decided to check out looking for a good time. fancy wooden booths and the bar. The bartenders at Hanks With karaoke on Friday, great cozy leather seating at the are very kind and welcoming, service and good prices, this tables. The bar’s extremely and the moment you sit down place seems to be an up and clean and welcoming with they make you feel right at coming establishment in the brand new televisions, leather home. They serve a large community. Just be prepared padding on the counter and variety of beer, and it is one of to bring cash. Currently Hanks a very beautiful display of the few places in Carlinville doesn’t accept credit or debit wild pheasant across from the I’ve been to that serves Blue cards, but has promised to in PHOTO COURTESY OF TARALIVESON stools. The other end of the Moon Ale on draft. With fall the future. Tina Fey and Sarah Palin during one of the many comedy skits on SNL building is relatively clear and in full swing, I decided to has a modern speaker system see what hard ciders they had Opinion & Forum Oct. 2014 [email protected] The ’Burnian• 7 It’s Far from a Compliment College Etiquette kept walking, but I was scared he’d get aggressive,” she said. Survival Guide “I often get very nervous since I’m not strong and could be By Chris Cole easily overpowered.” College can be disorienting so keep the volume down. Gries and I are not alone for students new to living on 4. Talk to your roommate in our discomfort. Whether campus. Usually freshmen or neighbors; people don’t it’s here in Carlinville, in cities come right from their parents’ have to love their neighbors, like St. Louis or Chicago or house. Moving on campus but you can co-exist peacefully even in different countries, means students share a space and that requires the occasional women feel alienated by with a roommate and have conversation. street harassment every day. to use a communal shower. 5. Roommates should set And it isn’t something we These adjustments can create up some ground rules; some should have to put up with. problems and shorten tempers. students are used to having to Junior marketing major Haley Neighbors and roommates share things. However, others Haynes said, “When I have are, for the most part, fairly have never had to share. To walked somewhere and a car respectful of those around solve this, sit down with your full of guys drives by, it makes them. However, there are roommate and set up some me scared honestly because exceptions to the rule such courtesy rules. Define what I know that there are some as when people blast their property will be shared and creepy people out there and I television or stereo late into the policies concerning guests worry about my safety.” night keeping you awake even and noise that way everybody It’s possible that some though you have a big test in knows where the other person people don’t understand how a class the next day. Art Major stands PHOTO COURTESY OF CARRIE SLOAN much of an impact catcalling Tim Druse said, “I love my 6. If you have a problem Some advice for preventing street harassment has. Junior psychology major neighbors, the only complaints let the person know; sometimes Jesse Medina said, “Nobody I have are that people don’t people aren’t intentionally By Michelle Flood I have ever seen do it has know how to clean up messes trying to be rude. Talking to “Young lady, you just a sexual object for the viewing thought about how it affects in the bathroom and how to them respectfully about what’s made my day in those tight pleasure of those who are the person they’re calling out. keep the volume down at bothering you can go a long pants.” doing the catcalling. I just find there is no thought night.” Fortunately, these are way to solving the problem. “Sabrosa… [‘tasty’ in Let me make this very put into their actions.” easy fixes. Here are some basic 7. Make sure all guests Spanish]” clear: I have never felt any So how do we stop this guidelines to observe when it are aware of the rules; students “Girl why don’t you make sort of attraction to any person kind of behavior? To that comes to neighborly manners. are responsible for all guests that ass clap for me?” who has ever made lewd question Medina replied, 1. Observe bathroom so make sure friends have the Those all sound ridiculous, comments about me or my “Talking about it. No dialogue etiquette; this means flushing same respect for your place right? Who would ever body. Instead, I’ve felt dirty. is ever had about subjects like and cleaning. At no point that you do. say those things? They’re Disgusted. Embarrassed. that. No men really have talks should anybody have to clean 8. If all else fails, contact awkward and creepy. Believe Unsafe. So before you tell with their parents about what up a mess they didn’t make. the R.D; if someone continues it or not, I’ve heard all of these me that I’m being too uptight their relationship is to women It’s gross and it doesn’t need to to be disruptive after you’ve on the street and each one of about taking a “compliment” or really anyone in general. I happen. let them know then appeal to them was directed at me. let me assure you that being see a profound lack of guidance 2. Respect property that Res. Life. That’s what they To those who view in this situation is terrifying. and communication.” is not yours; this goes for other are there for; no need to punch these microaggressions as If a person is willing to shout And as Medina suggested, students and campus property someone out. compliments, trust me when I obscenities at you, who is I hope more people have as well. Accidents happen, Most of it is self say they’re not. Whether it’s to say that the same person that discussion. I hope that but stealing and destroying explanatory; however, a whistle, a crude gesture or won’t be physically aggressive catcalling becomes taboo and property creates problems for observing these rules can go a a remark, street harassment toward you? Something socially unacceptable because other people. long way to keeping the peace has the power to take away similar happened to junior for once I’d like to feel 3. Keep the noise down; in the dorm rooms. Keeping to someone’s humanity. It’s education major Anneliese comfortable walking around everybody sleeps at different these rules will make everyone demeaning and it makes the Gries. “One time when I was by myself. For once I’d like times so be respectful of around happy. After all, subject of such harassment walking back from a bar when not to be afraid that someone everyone’s right to sleep and everyone likes a respectful and feel as though they’ve been I was in Wales, a guy asked is going to harass me. For once study. After all, we’re all here courteous neighbor. reduced to nothing more than for my number. I said no and I’d like to feel safe. because we want to graduate,

By Chris Cole Not Slytherin. Not Slytherin. There is talk of a new house are relatively strict in terms the public and some just for students in the house to give to go for help. This system system coming to Blackburn. of conduct, the time you need students within the house. The them a chance to socialize. could help give them a built- However, before everyone gets to devote to the organization, goal is to provide ways for Here at Blackburn we have in support system and a way excited let’s be clear these are grades, etc. House systems are students to get to know each different residence halls and to meet the people who live in not fraternities or sororities. So much more inclusive, but can other and have fun at the same occasionally there are events their dorm as well. With some if you were picturing a scene help instill the same sense of time. for each dorm. Maybe instead changes, this system could out of “Animal House” you’re camaraderie and pride that a This system can offer of implementing a house make Blackburn a friendlier in for a disappointment. Greek organization would. some benefits. Other than system, the residence halls place. A house system is a Think Harry Potter meets some minute differences it could become the house system It’s not clear yet if this unique way of setting up on Blackburn.” is difficult to see any major itself with ways to encourage system will be used and what campus living arrangements. How is a house system changes that would be made. some friendly competition. changes may be made. If Blackburn is currently set up? In the system from Business Management Major There are some things you’re interested in finding out looking at starting a system Bowdoin, each college house Kileen Gerdes said, “The Blackburn could take from more about the house system modeled after Bowdoin admits about 25 upper-class house system sounds similar the house system. Having Blackburn is considering you College, a liberal arts college students through a process to a fraternity or sorority and upperclassmen live in a dorm can visit Bowdoin College’s in Brunswick, Maine. In this with an application and an gives Blackburn a reputation with new students is a good website at http://www. system each residential student interview. These students help as a party school.” For the idea. These students could bowdoin.edu/about/campus/ is assigned to a residence hall, out new students with the most part a college house and help newcomers with getting tour/college-house-system/ but beyond that each residence transition to life on campus. a residence hall seem to be the used to living on campus. New index.shtml. To make your hall is affiliated with a college Each house sets up events same thing. A house system students are often out of their opinion heard don’t hesitate to house. Abbey Hardin explains, such as pizza parties or dances, is a place where people live parents’ house for the first time let the administration here at “Greek Life Organizations some of which are open to together and throw events for and they may not know where Blackburn know how you feel. Athletics 8 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Oct. 2014 Farewell, Captain Blackburn Campus Rivalry: Blackhawks Vs. Blues By Ben Nichols “Smash! Crash! Shoot! The heat between the fans GOAL!” These words seem is just as intense as the rivalry to be echoing across campus between the teams themselves. as the NHL regular season is On par with the Cubs and officially in full swing. While Cardinals rivalry, the fans there are many teams dotted take immense pride in their throughout the United States teams, and on game night it and Canada, two teams in is a very common occurrence particular have made quite a to see students and Carlinville presence. residents adorning their jerseys With Carlinville being in and hitting the uptown bars the middle of the Midwest and or packing the dorm parlors the two closest major cities to watch their teams go at it. being St. Louis and Chicago, Usually this involves a lot of Blackburn has found itself cheering and cussing between PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT YU PHOTO COURTESY OF KEITH ALLISON in-between one of the biggest everybody, and of course the rivalries in the NHL between next-day bragging rights and Derek Jeter, former shortstop for the New York Yankees, during his last season as a pro baseball player the Chicago Blackhawks and arguing over the game results. By Jordyn Smith the St. Louis Blues. But just Students are very vocal Baseball said goodbye to hit a walk-off single to win the expectation level had ever how big is this rivalry? over the intense rivalry. one of its most praised athletes game 6–5. changed, then I would have Since being placed in Sophomore Christy Hobbs in September. Derek Jeter, As the Yankees’ all- gone home a long time ago.” the same division in 1970, kept it short and simple when former shortstop for the New time career leader in hits, Despite his 2013 ankle the rivalry between the two she said, “Go Blues!”, while York Yankees, concluded a 20 doubles, games played, stolen injury, Jeter remained teams has become just as freshman Brandon Martin year storybook career that little bases, times on base, plate physically up-to-par. So symbolic as the one between said proudly, “Let’s go leaguers could only dream appearances and at bats, Jeter why retire now? One of the the Chicago Cubs and the St. Blackhawks!” Some students about. And like the numerous may be a first ballot Hall-of- greatest baseball players of his Louis Cardinals. However, have more to say. Senior hall of fame moments he Famer on merit alone. But it’s generation, Jeter has learned something baseball doesn’t Michael Buck said, “The Blues graced us with, he went out in not just his achievements on to trust his unerring instincts. have is the common brawl are decent, I’ll give them that, a way only the Captain could. the field that will be missed. After 20 seasons with the often seen at hockey games. but the Blackhawks are pretty Jeter was drafted right after Jeter’s character, hustle and team, Jeter felt like “this was We almost expect to see a much superior in every way.” high school in 1992. In 1995 he humble attitude will be dearly the right time” to say goodbye. few fights breakout during As for the intensity of the made his debut in the majors. missed by all of sports. In an “The thing that means the most every game. The rivalry has rivalry on the campus, junior Just one year later, he won the era rampant with steroid use, to me is being remembered as also seen some of the most Debra Wilson gave her insight Rookie of the Year Award and Jeter remained a role model in a Yankee,” he said. penalty minutes compared on it. “It’s intense. Lots of led his team to win the 1996 baseball’s darkest hour. In fact, As America’s favorite to many other rivalries in the smack talking and I sometimes World Series. Over the years the Captain never had a single pastime resumes without Jeter, NHL. Recently, the first round feel like I’m the isolated Jeter has accumulated 14 All- blemish on or off the field his legacy will not be forgotten. of the Stanley Cup playoffs Hawk’s fan in a sea of Blue’s Star selections and five World during his career. Junior baseball player Brock saw an intense series of fans,” she said. “Although I Series titles. He also served Although Jeter played for Hill said, “He played the games between the two teams. appreciate the Blues’ effort as the Yankees’ team captain the most hated franchise of game the correct way. Always Each team played extremely and dedication I am through from 2003 to his retirement. any sport, he remains the most respecting the game and never hard, causing many intense and through a Hawks fan.” Jeter became the 28th player loved player. As for Jeter’s considering himself bigger moments including a brutal hit With the season now to reach 3,000 hits, finished expectations of himself, he than the game of baseball.” by Blackhawks player Brent in full swing, expect to be sixth all-time in career hits and remarked, “I expect to come The question is not if number Seabrook when he slammed hearing goal horns of both is the all-time MLB leader in out here, I expect to do my job, two will be retired by Major into the side wall, injuring teams ringing throughout hits by a shortstop. In his final I expect to compete, I expect League Baseball, it’s when. Blues player David Backus the campus, the games being game at Yankee Stadium, Jeter to help our team win. If my causing a six game suspension blasted in the rooms and a for Seabrook. great season ahead.

By Michelle Flood No One Said It Would Be Easy You’ve got a 4 p.m. Marlee Lindstrom often has to For coaches and athletes athlete is put in an inflexible are served at a certain time baseball practice, work tonight prioritize and make difficult alike, scheduling everything job situation. There are certain no matter what,” said Neal. from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and after decisions. “Every day my can become an issue. “I think jobs that are inflexible like “When you throw weather all that you have to write that schedule is set before I wake the tough part is when an Food Service because meals into effect and try to make a seven-page paper that’s due up. I know what I have to schedule, sports like baseball for your English class at 8 a.m. do when I have to do it and I and softball have to be flexible You’re tired, you’re sore and schedule my homework and because the weather controls above all else you’re stressed extracurriculars whenever what we do.” out. If you’re an athlete at I have a free moment.” She Freshman soccer player Blackburn College, you know added, “To me athletics is more Daniel Ramirez has got his this feeling all too well. important than academics. balancing act down pat. Between 12-22 credit I prioritize my sports over “The way I do it is by using hours of class per week, my classes because that is communication. I have a very working at least ten hours for personally more important to strong communication with the Work Program and also me.” [my supervisor] Dr. Ruth working around a tight athletics But what about students [Kartchner]. I let her know schedule, Blackburn athletes who are struggling to prioritize when I can’t go to class. Then are often squeezed for time. and succeed in academics, we meet up and we go over Unlike traditional collegiate athletics and the Work materials in class,” he said. athletes, students who play at Program? Baseball coach Mike “Or sometimes I just read on Blackburn are also responsible Neal said, “From an academic my own. Also finding time for their tuition job and all of standpoint, try and get with to study is important, even if their extracurricular activities. Barbra Clark in the [Lumpkin I have to take away my ‘free It can be overwhelming, but Learning Commons]. Get time’ which is just watching 30% of our students make some help in those ways. Work movies, or hanging out with it work on a daily basis. with your work manager to see PHOTO BY AURORA GRIMMETT friends. It’s a sacrifice I [make] Sophomore psychology major if you can make up hours.” Many of the students at Blackburn participate in at least one sport so I can keep up in class.”