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Courtesy of The Chicago Tribune Individuals gathering for the Jaslyn Adams vigil. Suspect to be charged in connection with Jaslyn Adams murder Chicago police on Saturday announced the person who fired the shots that killed Jaslyn and Lewis had an attorney who would comment on filing of more than a dozen criminal charges, wounded her father on April 18 while they were his behalf. The investigation remains ongoing, including first-degree murder, against an 18-year- at the McDonald's drive thru. and police continue to search for other suspects old in connection with the shooting death of "We are saying at this point in the investigation in the case, Brown said. “You can run, but you 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams in a McDonald's drive- that he was involved in the murder of Jaslyn can't hide," he said, addressing those potential thru last weekend. Adams," Brown told reporters. "That's our suspects. "We are going to bring you to justice Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown specific statement." Besides first-degree murder, for this crime. The Adams family deserves See ‘Chernobyl fire’ on page 3 identified the suspect as Marion Lewis, who was Lewis has been charged with three counts of nothing less." shot and wounded by police Thursday after a attempted murder, robbery, aggravated vehicular Officers attempted to stop the suspect's vehicle vehicle pursuit, crash and attempted carjacking. hijacking and aggravated assault of a police while headed eastbound on I-290, but the suspect Brown would not say in a news conference officer, Brown said. crashed his vehicle on the shoulder before trying Saturday whether police believe Lewis is the It was not immediately clear Saturday whether See ‘9-year-old’ on page 2 Page 2 Campus News The Clarion | April 28, 2021 9-year old The newest elected

Jaslyn membersBy Caroline Hoy of SGA Staff Writer off on campus.” Proffitt wants everyone to look forward to next year and that she thinks it will Adams SGA, Brevard College’s Student Government be tons of fun. Association had elections for the leading positions Galvan is a rising junior at Brevard College. for the 2021-2022 school year. President, Vice She is very excited to fulfil her new role as Vice murdered President and Treasurer were up for election. President and she feels that she is ready to lead Now holding the position of President is Chloe her peers and help them have an amazing year Proffitt, assisting Proffitt as Vice President is next year. When asked how Galvan will help her fellow Continued from Page 1 Gabriella Galvan and lastly the Treasurer position went to Anthony Padillo. classmates she said,“ I am going to help the to carjack a family's vehicle that was stopped Proffitt is a rising senior at Brevard College and Brevard College campus by being involved and in traffic. “That’s when officers confronted is very excited for the coming year. Proffitt thinks listening to my peers. This can be by what needs the suspect and fired their weapons,” Brown that the newly elected group has a lot they can to be done on campus. What is missing from our said. “Police recovered two firearms from the bring to the table. Proffitt’s plan for next year is campus and what can I do to help?” suspect,” he added. to make everyone feel connected no matter what Padillo is a rising Sophomore. He is also very part of BC life they are a part of. excited for his new position in SGA as Treasurer. Proffitt was asked how she is going to help The new SGA elected members will definitely — Harell Mitchell III the Brevard College campus next year and she serve the campus well. They all seem very said,“I want next year to be a great experience for excited for their new positions and will try their everyone here at Brevard by doing things that will best to serve the campus, however they can. support all students, no matter where they branch the Clarion

Senior Staff Editor in Chief Margaret Correll Graduation Update Managing Editor We wanted to send out a reminder again about Commencement Ceremony #2 will consist of Copy Editor Aia Andonovska Commencement weekend, also please note the Art, Music, Theatre, English, History, Integrated Campus News Eleanor Flannery updated schedule below. Studies, Philosophy & Religion, Biology, Opinion Eleanor Flannery Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Arts & Life Kym Caldwell Health Science, Mathematics, 2019-2020 Sports Friday, May 7th- Bring your REGALIA! Layout & Design Kym Caldwell We will have rehearsal (Rain or Shine) on the Graduates who would like to walk, will begin ...... Eleanor Flannery Ives-Lemel Family Field. at 12 p.m. (Active Thunderstorm Reschedule Faculty Advisor John B. Padgett Commencement Ceremony #1 rehearsal will Time 7 p.m.) begin at 4:30 pm. Tickets: Tickets can be signed out beginning Staff Writers All Candidates for Commencement must be at Wednesday May 5th from the President's Office Colyn Brannon Kellen McGeorge Simon Donnaway Jake Moore the turf field by 5:00 pm for the class photo in full on the second floor of Beam Admin. Ticket Pick Anna Ervin Duncan McWilliam-Grench regalia! Full regalia is robe, hood, cap, tassels, and up times must be between 9 am - 12 pm or 1 -3 Ann Farash Brady Penn pm Wednesday or Thursday, or you can also Caroline Hoy Damon Rouse cords (if you have them). Jackson Inglis Commencement Ceremony #2 rehearsal will pick up your tickets during your Commencement The Clarion is a student-run college newspaper produced begin at 5:30 pm. Rehearsal Friday evening. Graduates are by student journalists enrolled at Brevard College. Unsigned editorials represent the collective opinion of Senior Pinning has moved locations! It has been responsible for their tickets no matter what. the staff of The Clarion. Other opinions expressed in moved from Myers Dining Plaza to the Porter Tickets and hands will be stamped upon entry this newspaper are those of respective authors and do into the stadium seating on Saturday. Tickets not necessarily reflect the opinions of the faculty, staff Center Amphitheater (the lawn of the Porter or administration of Brevard College. Center). Please fill out the form sent out for Senior have the assigned Commencement Ceremony All correspondence should be mailed to: Pinning detailing who is pinning and who is the and times on each ticket. The Clarion, Brevard College, One Brevard one designated guest! Seating: Seating will be in the stands of the College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712, or send Saturday, May 8th- WEAR your REGALIA! stadium. Rows will be blocked off to allow for E-mail to [email protected] Commencement Ceremony #1 will consist of social distancing and we request that families sit clarion.brevard.edu Education, Wilderness Leadership & Experiential together in their row and spaces together in order  Letters Policy: The Clarion welcomes letters Education, Business & Organizational Leadership, to allow for everyone's 4 guests (this includes to the editor. We reserve the right to edit letters children of any age). for length or content. We do not publish letters Criminal Justice, Psychology and will begin at 8 whose authorship cannot be verified. a.m. (Active Thunderstorm Reschedule Time 4 -The Brevard College Commencement Team p.m.) April 28, 2021 | The Clarion Campus News Page 3 Brevard BSU marches for black lives

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Photo by Victoria Brayman Top: Members of Brevard’s Black Student Union, students, faculty and staff march in peaceful protest for black lives around the BC campus. -The Brevard College Commencement Team Bottom: Sophomore Timiah McGhee holds up a sign while marching in protest on April 21, 2021. Page 4 Campus News The Clarion | April 28, 2021

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SexualEvery April marks Sexual Assault Assault Awareness Sexual exploitation AwarenessIf you or someone Month you know is currently Month. The mission of this movement is Human trafficking experiencing any of these or experiences them to spread awareness about sexual violence Voyeurism in the future, call the police or the National worldwide and to educate communities on how Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline. Sexual to prevent it from happening. The term sexual The statistics surrounding sexual assault are assault is a crime, and it should not be take assault applies to the following: shocking. One in five women in the United it lightly. Do not be afraid to speak out. The States have experienced rape or attempted RAINN hotline is 800-656-HOPE (4673). Rape rape. 1 in 67 men in the United States have Molestation experienced rape or attempted rape as well. — Aia Andonovska Unwanted sexual contact in any form Every 98 seconds, a person is assaulted in Sexual harassment the United States. Only five out of a 100 Incest perpetrators actually serve prison time for their Child sexual abuse crimes. Rape is an under-reported crime, with Sexual violence, even with an intimate partner 63% of assaults never being reported. Youtuber gained over 20 million followers since last year In the year 2020 many people struggled due . An average lore stream on the Dream released his first song, “Roadtrip.” Dream has to the fact that everyone was forced to stay SMP can very easily get at least 100,000 views. announced very soon his new song “Mask” home during the lockdown. This was not the The Mine Manhunt videos are something will come out. same story for the YouTube gaming community, that Dream has with his other Twitch Usually when Dream releases a video it will especially a certain minecraft YouTuber. A friends. The point of the video is for Dream to include the other two members of the Dream YouTuber that currently has over 21 million try and complete the game before the hunters Team, GeorgeNotFound and Sapnap. These subscribers. Dream is a minecraft player who kill him. In fact Dream just released the latest two other YouTubers have not seen as great of started off 2020 with less than one million the manhunt video on April 23 2021 and after a rise in popularity as Dream, though. subscribers. He has gained a lot of traction from one day received 14 million views. The faceless YouTuber has seen quite a the Dream SMP and his Minecraft Manhunt Dream has a couple of channels that he rise since the beginning of the pandemic. His videos. posts to which include DreamXD, Minecraft popularity is on the rise everyday. The Dream SMP is a known Manhunt, Dream Shorts and Dream Music. — Caroline Hoy for being scripted and having a very engaging Dream is also branching out into other plot. The SMP is streamed live to people on hobbies besides Minecraft. This year Dream Page 6 arts & life The Clarion | April 28, 2021 Senior Profile Gabrielle Lachney, decorated award winner, to graduate in two weeks By Aia Andonovska the student lounge of MS in between classes hosted on campus. Go make friends. Go play Copy Editor with a bunch of my friends trying not to bug in the woods or adventure around a new city Dr. Maveety in her office while we all laughed with friends! Your experience here will be Gabrielle Lachney, a senior at Brevard on the floor and the couches about what was exactly what you make of it. ... College this year, will be graduating in going on that day or last weekend. I feel like if nothing less. So, make it worth your time and two weeks. Originally from a small town I highlighted specific memories with specific show up and get out!” Lachney stated. in Louisiana. Lachney was originally people I just know I’d be leaving someone or Some of her favorite courses that she took going to attend the University of Memphis something out, but my time spent whitewater here were at the beginning of her college for Architecture and Design & Drafting. kayaking, going on spontaneous adventures to career. These would be LINC courses called Ultimately, she decided to come to Brevard different states or cities, constant laughs and “Exploring Ecosystems” with Dr. Dye and College to major in the Wilderness and giggles spent with infectiously positive people, Dr. Maveety and a class called “Science, Experiential Learning program and the rock and mandatory weekly lunch or dinner dates to Religion, and Spirituality” with Dr. Cabin climbing team. debrief/detach from what’s going on in our lives and Dr. Bringle. “They were some of the most Lachney said of her childhood and life academically or personally.” she said. insightful, entertaining, and fun experiences before Brevard College, “I grew up in The moment that stands out to Lachney the I had in class.” Lachney said. She also listed southern Louisiana in a pretty small town most was a trip she took with her Immersion some professors that have assisted with her about 30-45 minutes from New Orleans team to South Carolina. “However, a moment professional development. These professors and about 30 minutes from the Gulf Coast! that stands out to me in light of all of the are Dr. Bensel, Dr. Mills, and Dr. Kuck. She My childhood was spent fishing, surfing, craziness that was being a student here at said they are individuals she is immensely paddling, and rock climbing at any gym or Brevard College, was the immediate first grateful for having as a part of her college crag my mom could get me to. Any time I second I put on the water out of the Isle of Palms experience. could get outside was a good time to me! I Marina with my Immersion team in the spring Lachney also said of the WLEE department, guess growing up on a large plot of former of 2020. I came to the realization that I was “Lastly, my appreciation for the entirety farmland helped out in the sense! Up until smiling so big and that I was so at peace in my of the WLEE department for practically February of my Senior year of highschool, element that there were silent tears streaming raising me and molding me into the person I was originally supposed to go to the down my face from this overwhelming feeling I am today. Jenny Kafsky, Robert Dye, John University of Memphis for Architecture of nostalgia while being with so many people Buford, Clyde Carter, Will Hobbs, and Greg Design & Drafting after winning several that I loved in an atmosphere that felt so much Rich have all had a hand in my success as an awards in the field that allowed me a full like home. I don’t think I stopped smiling the outdoor professional and the constant support ride scholarship.” whole weekend.” Lachney said. and advice they have offered me over the last She continued, “However, while I was Lachney’s advice to freshmen is to be present. four years have been more than I can ever ask teaching at a children's art school in She also suggested to get outside and explore the for and was a sense of community I never highschool, the girl I was working for told beautiful area that surrounds Brevard College. expected to receive in college. me about this great school in the mountains “The advice I would give to the freshmen, and Speaking on the business department here at of Western that had this this is what I’ve told my FYE kids for the last Brevard College, Lachney said, “Also, Cam crazy major that let you play outside all 2 years, is that the bare minimum requirement Austin’s constant humor, positive energy and day. I was hooked immediately. The week that every single one of you is responsible for checking in on me from the first day I walked after I applied and got accepted to Brevard, and capable of is just showing up. Be present. on campus as well as into the climbing gym. I called UofM and declined their offers and Whether that means literally just getting out of Thank you to every single one of you who was recruited by the climbing team here! The bed and being a body in class, or being an active have been in my corner the last four years rest is history!” participant in class, showing up is incredibly letting me have breakdowns in your office, When asked about her favorite memories important. Additionally, being present in your embracing my massive amounts of energy, at Brevard College, Lachney said that her environment. We live in a BEAUTIFUL area trusting me to get things done and becoming time spent in the Moore Science building, that is so incredibly accessible for everyone of a part of my life that I’ll never forget! I owe kayaking, and with friends. “Some of my all demographics. Get outside. Get out of your Continued on Page 7 favorite memories here at BC were spent in room and your comfort zone. Go do things April 28, 2021 | The Clarion arts & life Page 7 Lachney to graduate in May Continued from Page 6 Study Tips for Coordinator for Voice of the Rivers 2021 my career to the validation and positivity you Treasurer of BC Greens - Freshman Year all have instilled in me that what it is I want to Paddling Club Participant - Freshman & do is incredibly possible.” Sophomore Year Byfinals Anna Ervin week Lachney has accomplished many things Paddling Club Secretary/Treasurer - Junior Staff Writer during her time here at Brevard College and & Senior Year has been the recipient of numerous awards. Immediately after graduation, Lachney has With no break and finals right around the Continued from Page 6 They are as follows: plans to go on the Voice of the Rivers trip on corner, you may be stressed and burnt out. These ODK Member the Suwannee River for 18 days. She is also are some tips to help you keep focused and know Outstanding Senior Award in WLEE officially the newest member of the Mountain what you need to know by the time Department Sun Community School family as an assistant Space out what you’re studying. Break up Peer Leader of the Year - 2 years teacher for the newest elementary classroom your information into small chunks and review Dean’s List- 7 consecutive semesters that is being opened for this coming school them consistently as you add on. This makes it WLEE Internship/Senior Project - Logistics year. easier to memorize, and easier to review before your test. Don’t stick to one topic. Study a bunch of different material from the same class in one sitting; this helps prepare you to solve different sets of questions in different orders and better stimulates your mind. Take time to plan when you’re going to study for what. This makes sure you have time to learn exactly what you need to. Know your learning style. If you’re a visual learner, draw maps, use color extensively in your note-taking, and watch relevant videos. If you’re an auditory learner, you can try creating rhymes to remember facts, or listen to podcasts about your topics. Kinesthetic learners work best when they put their work directly into practice. Eliminate distractions before you start studying. Gather everything you need, and go somewhere that doesn’t have anything that’ll make your mind wander. Eat some brain foods! Dark chocolate, nuts, blueberries, and coffee are known to improve energy levels and focus for a better study session. Get actual sleep. If you don’t know it by midnight, you’re probably not going to be able to cram it in. Sleep is critical for turning short-term memory into something long term. Teach a friend what you know. This prepares your mind to explain potentially complex topics and helps further your own understanding in the process. Different methods of studying are going to work best for different people, so it’s okay if some of these don’t work for you. Just remember to avoid cramming!

Gabrielle Lachney Page 8 Arts & Life The Clarion | April 28, 2021 Summer activities returns around Brevard after 11 By Simon Donnaway Staff Writer Brevard is a summer destination known for great option. Both Pisgah and DuPont are full year hiatus its many activities. Students at Brevard College of hiking trails scattered with overlooks giving you plenty of rewards along the way. There is Earlier this month, popular alternative have ample options when it comes to summer also a good chance you run into waterfalls or metal and band Mudvayne activities and with summer break coming up creeks, especially when out in Pisgah giving announced that they had reunited for their here are some highlights Brevard is known for. you refreshing ways to cool off along the way. first shows in 12 years. These shows will Something Brevard is most famous for is its Some of the more famous trails to hike include be held at (Louisville), mountain biking scene. With easy access to both Looking Glass Rock, John’s Rock and Daniel’s (), Aftershock Pisgah and DuPont forests, as well as close-by Ridge. If you want an extra challenging option, (Sacramento) and Inkcarceration Music & bike parks like Kanuga in Hendersonville, it is there is also the Art Loeb trail. Tattoo (Mansfield). easy to see why. There are trails for every style Another incredibly popular activity is rock Mudvayne saw success in the 2000s with of rider; DuPont is great for beginners or riders climbing. Brevard is known for its climbing their albums “L.D. 50,” “The End of All looking for more cross-country terrain. Pisgah community and has some very famous slabs Things to Come” and “Lost and Found.” has all the rough and technical trails you can to work your way up as well as several good Their most successful single “Happy?” ask for as well as miles and miles to explore bouldering options. Whether you are brand new charted at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream on long adventure treks. If you have a need for to the sport, or are a seasoned veteran, Brevard Rock Tracks in 2005. Another fan favorite speed and airtime Kanuga is the place for you. has options for you. Some close-by climbs song “Dig” remains their most viewed Its wide variety of jump trails and downhill include Looking Glass Rock, Laurel Knob and music video on YouTube, with 42 million racetracks are enough to give any adrenaline Cedar Rock, all of which are guaranteed to have views. “” was also junkie their fix. fantastic views. used as the lead single for the “Saw II” If mountain biking isn’t your style but you soundtrack. still want to get out in nature, hiking is another During the hiatus, singer and guitarist Greg Tribbett were in supergroup with former drummer . While that band is still technically active, Mudvayne is often regarded in a more positive light by fans. This reunion is on the same level as other beloved acts returning for a tour after a long break up; examples in the past two to three years include Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, A Perfect Circle, Tool, At the Drive In and System of a Down. — Jackson Inglis

Photo from RomanticAsheville Photo from Metal Anarchy Entrance sign to Pisgah National Forest. Mudvayne cover. Rainey looks forward to a break before Grad school

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Another Round - Winner By Margaret Correll Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman OscarEditor in Chief winnersBetter Days Frances McDormand, Nomadland - Collective The 93 annual Oscars finished on Sunday, Winner The Man Who Sold His Skin April 25, 2021 with a plethora of awards. The Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman Quo Vadis, Aida? awards were filmed at Union Station. The list of the award winners, from Best Director Best Animated Feature Vulture, are as follows: Lee Isaac Chung, Minari Onward Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman Over the Moon Best Picture , Mank Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon The Father Thomas Vinterberg, Another Round - Winner Judas and the Black Messiah Chloé Zhao, Nomadland - Winner Wolfwalkers Mank Minari Best Supporting Actress Best Documentary Feature Nomadland - Winner Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Collective Promising Young Woman Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy Crip Camp Sound of Metal Olivia Colman, The Father The Mole Agent The Trial of the Chicago 7 , Mank My Octopus Teacher - Winner Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari - Winner Time Best Actor Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal Best Supporting Actor Best Original Score Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago Bottom 7 Mank Anthony Hopkins, The Father - Winner Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Minari , Mank Messiah - Winner News of the World Steven Yeun, Minari Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami Soul - Winner Paul Raci, Sound of Metal Best Actress Lakeith Stanfield, Judas and the Black Best Original Song Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Messiah “Fight for You,” Judas and the Black Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Messiah - Winner Holiday Best International Feature See ‘Oscars’ on page 10 Continued from Page 9

Page 10 Arts & life The Clarion | April 28, 2021 Oscars brought in 10 million viewers Continued from Page 9 Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - Winner “Hear My Voice,” The Trial of the Chicago Mank Best Animated Short 7 Pinocchio Burrow “Husavik,” Eurovision Song Contest Genius Loci “Io Si (Seen),” The Life Ahead Best Costume Design If Anything Happens I Love You - Winner “Speak Now,” One Night in Miami Emma Opera Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - Winner Yes-People Best Original Screenplay Mank Judas and the Black Messiah Mulan Best Documentary Short Minari Pinocchio Colette - Winner Promising Young Woman - Winner A Concerto is a Conversation Sound of Metal Best Film Editing Do Not Split The Trial of the Chicago 7 The Father Hunger Ward Nomadland A Love Song for Latasha Best Adapted Screenplay Promising Young Woman Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Sound of Metal - Winner Best Visual Effects The Father - Winner The Trial of the Chicago 7 Love and Monsters Nomadland The Midnight Sky One Night in Miami Best Sound Mulan The White Tiger Greyhound The One and Only Ivan Mank Tenet - Winner Best Cinematography News of the World Judas and the Black Messiah Soul Best Production Design Mank - Winner Sound of Metal - Winner The Father News of the World Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Nomadland Best Live-Action Short Mank - Winner The Trial of the Chicago 7 Feeling Through News of the World The Letter Room Tenet Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Present Emma Two Distant Strangers - Winner Hillbilly Elegy White Eye

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Photo from CNN Actress and singer, Zendaya poses paying tribute to Cher, wearing her beautiful yellow, Valentino gown. April 28, 2021 | The Clarion Opinion Page 11 Video Game Review ‘Sea of Thieves’ gives the pirate’s life a new meaning By Kellen McGeorge If players are looking for more challenging by facing the Megalodon. I can’t get enough of Staff Writer battles, tackle skull forts and fleets to line their “Sea of Thieves,” it is a lot of fun and I have It’s safe to say that at every point in someone’s pockets with rare treasure that can’t be found fun searching for loot and customizing my ship. life, they have wanted to experience the pirate’s anywhere else, but use caution, these skeletons I personally recommend it for anyone looking life for themselves, and “Sea of Thieves” aren’t about to let their plunder go without a to waste some time sailing the seas. Try out gives the chance to experience the pirate’s life serious fight. Make Jack Sparrow proud by “Sea of Thieves'' for yourself, and try to avoid without the fear of scurvy. Players explore taking on the Kraken, or live out a Jaws fantasy beaching your ship on the rocks. the mysterious Sea of Thieves, a region of the Atlantic Ocean secluded from the rest of the world by a mysterious fog, known as the shroud. Upon reaching the Sea of Thieves, it’s to players to decide how they want to proceed; sail to the different islands in search of treasure, explore mysterious shipwrecks for lost cargo and sunken treasure, or head to a nearby tavern and live out your Captain Jack Sparrow fantasies as a drunken pirate. The Sea of Thieves has so much to offer in terms of different regions to explore, like the calm and welcoming shores of plenty, which is always full of riches. Or, if you feel ready to take on more challenging waters, head to the Devil’s Roar; a volcanic region, full of volcanic islands that are minutes from erupting, but are full of even more valuable treasure. Sail with friends or by yourself in three different ships; from the small, but easy to manage Sloop, to the Galleon, a massive ship with enough cannons to destroy a fortress, but requires a four man crew to operate. Be wary of other players; in this game, it’s a gamble whether the next ship that comes across is willing to fight with you, or against you. If you are lucky enough to find players willing to aid you, form alliances with them and split the earnings of completed quests, which you can get from one of three factions: the gold hoarders, a group of gold lovers willing to part with their gold in exchange for more valuable prizes; the merchant alliance, a fancy faction only looking to make a profit by providing supplies to those in the Sea of Thieves; or, the Order of Souls, a mysterious faction focused on the eradication of the mysterious skeleton curse plaguing the seas. Photo from Wikipedia Page 12 Sports The Clarion | April 28, 2021 BC splits wins at BC season closer against Pfeiffer By Margaret Correll singles while the women’s team had a secure Editor in Chief score of 3-0. At number one singles, McGee fell to The BC men’s and women’s tennis teams Masters with a tough score of 0-6, 2-6. At two, By Jake Moore faced off against for their Horton also had a tough match against Taylor, Staff Writer final match of the 2020-2021 season. This eventually losing with a score of 4-6, 2-6. At marked the final time that seniors Kenzie number three, sophomore Miles Schafer lost to Over the weekend, BC baseball went Bowman, Margaret Correll and Jen Cox would Conaway with a score of 2-6, 2-6. Freshman to LaGrange College for a conference be playing for the Tornados. Hunter Williams secured a win for the Tornados matchup. Coming into this series, the Right into doubles for the men at number at number four singles against Phillips, with a Tornados had a great chance to come away one, sophomore Ethan McGee who recently score of 6-2, 6-4. The last two singles places with a first place spot in conference. received the USA South First Team All were wins for BC due to lack of players from The first game started off slow for BC, Conference Honorable Mention and the All Pfeiffer. giving up 13 runs in two innings without Sportsmanship Team award and freshman The women’s singles took a much different pushing across a run of their own. The Devin Horton took on Pfeiffer’s Dylan Masters turn with sophomore Alli Kogoy at number Tornados started to fight their way back into and Phillip Conaway. The Tornados fell in a one, defeating Sherrill in an extremely close the game, putting up six runs through the tough match with a score of 2-8. At number match with a score of 6-3, 2-6, and a third set fourth and fifth innings. The Tornados could two, Pfeiffer’s Alec Taylor and Caleb Phillips tiebreaker score of 10-8. Sophomore Hamrick only bring across two more runs making the defeated sophomore JaMarcus Walker and Perry took on Honeycutt at number two, final score 17-8. junior Alex Glaze with a score of 0-8. The third winning with a nice score of 6-1, 6-3. At three, BC knew they could win the next game if doubles matchup was forfeited by Pfeiffer due Bowman fell to Hudson in a tough match, with they cleaned up their defense and got a few to lack of players. a score of 3-6, 6-7. Garland secured another more hits. The Tornados started off strong For the women’s doubles, dynamic senior win for the women, defeating Brashears with a scoring two runs in the first inning. They duo, Cox and Correll started at number one score of 6-0, 6-1. Finally, Correll took on Ruth held onto this lead for two innings, keeping against Pfeiffer’s Darby Sherrill and Sydney Fallen at number five singles and won with a LaGrange scoreless. Honeycutt. They played a suspenseful match score of 6-1, 6-0. In the third inning, LaGrange answered and finished with a winning score of 8-6. At For the men, the final score was a close 4-5, back, putting up 3 runs and taking the lead. number two doubles, senior Bowman teamed closing out the season. On the flip side, the BC would go on to give up 12 runs in the up with sophomore and USA South All women secured their final win for the year fourth inning, which would make for a hard Sportsmanship Team winner Brooke Garland, with a dominating score of 8-1. Tune in next fight to take back the lead. The Tornados defeating Pfeiffer’s Taylor Brashears and Elithe season to see what the Brevard College men’s ended up losing 19-2. Hudson with a score of 8-3. The third doubles and women’s tennis teams have in store for the These losses hurt coming at a big point was forfeited by Pfeiffer due to lack of players. 2021-2022 season. in the season, but they don’t mean that the The men’s team was down 1-2 going into Tornados’ playoff chances are gone. With 5 games coming up this week, they can still keep their playoff chances alive. Those two losses should spark this team to play to the best of their ability and show everyone that they can be the top team in the conference. On Tuesday, April 27, Brevard will host Covenant for a double header. Later in the week, they will play a weekend series against Huntingdon; game one will be Friday April 30, and the second game is on Saturday, May 1 and the last game is on Sunday, May 2. These will be the last games of the regular season, so come out and support.

Photo by Victoria Brayman Seniors, Margaret Correll and Jen Cox pose together at their final doubles match against Pfeiffer. April 28, 2021 | The Clarion sports Page 13 Seniors attend watch ceremony

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Women’s coach Donald Hudson stands with his four seniors at the BC Athletics watch ceremony on Monday, April 26: (left to right) Destiny Williams, Victoria Green, student manager Meiya Mills and Deja Riddick

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The USA South West Division senior Champions from the men’s soccer team hold their BC Athletics watches during the watch ceremony on Monday, April 26. (Left to right) Adam Spencer, Jose Sanchez and Marquis Dickerson Page 14 sports The Clarion | April 28, 2021

Autumn Kraemer, Ashton Cashwell and KC Collins win USA South all-conference awards. Three Tornados earn All-West Division honors from USA South By Joseph Marvin as she was awarded the honor in 2019. Collins Digital Media Director and Assistant SID racked up two goals and a pair of assists for four points in 2021, in addition to 11 ground BREVARD, N.C. – Brevard College balls, eight draw controls, and a team-high six women’s was honored by the USA caused turnovers. South Conference on Friday as three Tornados Kraemer, a sophomore attacker from – Ashton Cashwell, KC Collins, and Autumn Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, led the Tornado Kraemer – were selected to the USA South offense in scoring for the second-consecutive Women’s Lacrosse All-West Division Team season, scoring 14 goals in addition to a pair of following the conclusion of the Conference’s assists for 16 total points, bringing her career regular-season schedule. Collins was also totals to 38 goals scored, five assists, and 43 selected as BC’s representative onto the All- points total. Kraemer also won 25 draw controls Sportsmanship Team. and knocked in a pair of free-position shot The postseason awards mark BC women’s attempts. The sophomore scored a season-high lacrosse’s first at the conference level as a four goals twice against Pfeiffer (March 24) and member of the USA South, and the program’s Huntingdon (April 17). first All-Conference selections since 2017. To follow the latest news and updates Cashwell, a sophomore defender from surrounding Brevard College Athletics, follow Raleigh, North Carolina, started all five the Tornados on and Instagram @ contests in the Spring 2021 season for the bctornados, subscribe to 'Brevard College Tornados defensively, tallying a pair of goals Tornados' on YouTube, follow 'Brevard College alongside three ground balls and five caused Tornados' on SoundCloud, and 'Brevard turnovers. College Athletics' on . In addition, Collins, a junior midfielder from Marietta, follow 'brevardcollege' on Flickr for photos Georgia, earns her second selection onto the from Brevard College events. All-Sportsmanship team in her Tornado career,