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January 29, 2016 The “Transition” Issue Volume XCVI.8 Stevens Steps into Interim Ironic Re-Christening for Alumnus President Role Fine Arts Building Declared pared with most collegiate building projects, was paid for—according David Bushhouse ‘19 New Chief Traylor Nichols ‘17 to the college’s Treasurer and Vice Associate Editor Staff Writer President for Business Affairs & Finance, Glenn Culley—by only a of Police Over the winter break, Hampden- As most students know by now, handful of large gifts. When asked Sydney saw a transition of Presidents Winston Hall will soon be getting why the Board of Trustees had cho- as former President Howard ended a much-needed facelift. The build- sen to name the building after Brin- Tyler Ward ‘18 his term on the last day of December Stevens. Photo Credit: hsc.edu ing—which has served the College kley, Culley informed me that it was Guest Writer to take a position at Robert Morris seat warm for the new president. Al- as a library, dining hall, and a fine arts actually a major donor who suggested University, leaving Dr. Dennis Stevens though he says that he has no plans to building—is set to receive general reno- the name. “We had a donor that made to take the interim role as President. move into Middlecourt, Dr. Stevens vations to the interior, HVAC improve- a significant gift to [the Winston Lieutenant Scott Williams of According to the Presidential Search says that he has lots of things that he ments, and better facilities for choral renovation], and he is an alumnus, the Newport News Police Depart- Timeline, interviews are currently be- would like to do, but he has to aim to performances. Following renovations, and he wanted to honor Brinkley’s ment has been serving amongst ing conducted for Presidential can- complete the projects that can be ac- the building is set to be renamed as service to the college and he thought the men and women of their law didates. From February 1st through complished in a short period of time. “The Joseph Viar and Bonnie Christ that would be a way of doing it.” enforcement community for over 20th, interviews will be conducted He is working on a number of “be- Fine Arts Center in Brinkley Hall,” for The Board of Trustees still had two decades, but he will soon be with the top three or four candidates, hind the scenes” finance-related proj- two major benefactors and John Brin- to approve of the name change, but, joining the Hampden-Sydney De- and on March 1st the board will elect ects, along with a major project with kley, an alumnus and long-time profes- according to Professor Mary Prevo partment of Security and Police. the next President of the college. every member of the cabinet that he sor for the college, as well as a legendary of the Fine Arts Department, “this In Williams’s 23 years with New- When asked if these plans are going is trying to accomplish before the end figure in his own right among Tigers. particular generation of trustees re- port News, he has been a member as scheduled, Dr. Stevens says that he of the semester. He is also trying to The 4 million dollar project, a rela- members Brinkley very fondly and he of their hostage negotiations team, has spoken to the Chairman of the learn as much as he can about student tively inexpensive undertaking com- Continued on page 6 and was also promoted to the Act- Board who says that the timetable is concerns. He plans to spend a night ing Commander of the team as proceeding as planned. Unfortunately, in a residence hall and also plans to sergeant from 2003 to 2007, when he was unable to give any other in- meet with a number of groups around he was promoted to the position formation, saying that the details of campus to try to understand how to of lieutenant. As lieutenant he has the search are entirely confidential. better improve Hampden-Sydney. been the Commander of the Crisis/ Dr. Stevens says that we will Dr. Stevens wants to say that if Hostage Negotiations team, Com- likely be seeing our new President at any students or student groups want mander of General Investigations, the beginning of the next fall term. to meet with him, they should call and the Day and Midnight shifts for Although he or she will be elected his office. Dr. Stevens knows that the South and Central precincts re- in March, they will most likely be a he is only in the position for a short spectively. Most recently he has been President at another college, and have amount of time, yet he is ready to Commander of the Midnight shift to finish their term. In his six months handle and address any and all stu- in the Central Precinct since 2012. or so as interim President, Dr. Ste- dent concerns. “I am very anxious Williams attended H-SC from vens does not plan to merely keep the to do as much as I can in the short 1987-1991 and received a B.A. in time frame that I have,” he added. History & Political Science. He was a In this issue... Winston Hall will soon be known as Brinkley Hall. Photo Credit: hsc.edu Continued on page 4

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lican gaggle. A short explanation for The Trump Phenomenon: this could be that many of those who are politically active at this stage in We’ll Always Have Farmville: the race hold the strongest views, and Fear in American Politics thus a candidate with the more radical Farewell to President Howard views will be more popular. While this projected a non-establishment tone. is partially the case, Donald Trump Stewart Lawrence ‘17 While these things might sound ap- has tapped into something deeper Alex V. Abbott ‘17 Not all of President Howard’s Guest Writer pealing on the surface, Trump’s rheto- than basic political activism: he has Editor-in-Chief tenure has been positive, of course. ric holds a deeper message. As part of been able to tap into public fears to It’s hard to forget the nasty election his many sound-bite phrases, Trump incite the need for any type of change. night incident from 2012. The oppo- For the past few months, there has has called for the forced deportation The world we live in today does Saying goodbye to old friends sition to Howard’s tenure, embodied been a rather loud-mouthed, polariz- of undocumented workers, endorsed not seem to be as safe as it once was. and dear acquaintances is never easy in the (often unintentionally) humor- ing anomaly on the Republican presi- a national registry for Muslims in the Acts of terrorism, whether they oc- to do. But in this time of transition ous Facebook page H-SC Alumni & dential ticket. His name, of course, US, and has resorted to general shout- cur domestically in San Bernardino for the College, during which we are Friends for a New President, was sig- is Donald J. Trump and he has been ing matches with other republican or abroad in Paris, have shaken many saying goodbye to a departing Presi- nificant. The drama came to a head raising a number of issues over the presidential candidates. Despite such Americans’ sense of security at home. dent, will welcome a new President with a Student Senate vote of “no course of this election cycle. When harsh rhetoric that in any previous This has been compounded by civil in a few months, and have plans to confidence” in the Board of Trustees asked why they admire such an out- election would have doomed a candi- protests from Ferguson to Chicago, see buildings fall and grow as well as (and, by extension, President How- spoken bigot, Trump supporters have date, Trump’s polling numbers in both a Congress that appears to get noth- undergo extensive renovations, some ard) during the 2014-15 school year. said that he was original, not afraid Iowa and New Hampshire have estab- ing done, and a Supreme Court bench members of the Hampden-Sydney And yet, despite these challenges, to say what he felt, and generally lished him as the leader of the Repub- that redefined the legal approach to President Howard led us to the best marriage. In light of such turmoil, community seem far too eager to say of his ability, and we ought to be candidates like Trump who advocate goodbye to Dr. Christopher Howard. thankful for his leadership. While I for radical change can seem appeal- Say what you might about the Taylor Talk Addresses Snow, do not see eye to eye with him on ev- ing to many. If such demagoguery man, but it is undeniable that he has ery issue (in fact, the Tiger has been is allowed to succeed, however, the impacted this campus. Between taking in some hot water with the Howard President Howard Departure established social, political, and eco- meals in the Commons alongside stu- Administration in the past), I wish nomic system of the United States dents and staff, hosting an ice cream social for all of the young guns to show Dr. Howard the best as he leaves our (recall the 8-foot snowdrift), we could be put into jeopardy. Fear can up in their red pants and lime green proud tradition for another school. recommend you impress the Del- be a powerful motivator. It can push Taylor Anctil ‘16 & Josh Taylor ‘16 bow ties, and an interview (“True Thank you, President How- tas with a titillating and suggestive anyone to pursue drastic change and Facts about President Howard”) span- ard, for your time, your energy, and Staff Writers (but tasteful) milieu of snowmen. go beyond what they thought would ning two issues of the Tiger, Dr. How- your presence. To finish theCasa - Tip #3: Don’t die. If you see blue be possible. Nevertheless, fear under ard has been a significant presence on blanca reference from the title of The recent act of God has made us sparks, run away – we’re not even joking the mask of change or progress can- campus since taking office in 2009. this piece, here’s looking at you, kid. aware of the need for some sound ad- about this – but feel free to stand back not be allowed to guide the direction vice on how to behave in case of a severe and enjoy it. Drive only in the event of our nation. If it does, there would weather event. We are here to provide of an actual emergency - 30 empty be no limit on governmental power or a collection of tips, ideas, and gener- cans is not an emergency. Stay warm – function. As a fan of James Madison, ally sound advice that we hope will be don’t go exhaust yourself in the snow – I still have faith in our established useful to you as we weather this year. again, this is where the Deltas come in. political system to create effective Tip #1: Stock up. You should pre- change. Federalist #10 states that the pare for the worst. Imagine an 8-foot On a serious note, we wish to government was created to play upon snowdrift blocks your door and a comment on the departure of our self-interest to affect legitimate and car-load of Deltas are trapped in President, Dr. Howard. Regardless well thought out change. Supporters your dorm for the weekend. Be sure of your stance of his leadership the of Donald Trump have no faith in the you have the appropriate supplies to last six years, it is an undisputable system, and thus rely upon the actions “nourish and entertain” your guests. fact that in serving the college, he of one individual to make everything We recommend you take the oppor- has become part of our community. better. Unfortunately, no such per- tunity to show some H-SC class and We are deeply thankful for the good son exists. If there is ever going to be host them for tea, and be sure not to he has done this institution, and look positive change in our nation, voters forget Walker’s shortbread cookies. forward to hearing of his good for- must recognize and overcome their Tip #2: Get artistic. To alleviate tune elsewhere. We hope, Dr. H, that own passions and fears to have faith boredom and while away the hours, you will not forget our quirky little in the establishment that has lasted we recommend taking up some man- men’s college, and when you make it for the last two centuries. Otherwise, ner of artistic self-expression. As the big, do your part to support our in- I fear for the future of my genera- perfect medium is readily at hand stitution. We wish you all the best. tion and the United States as a whole. President Howard bids farewell to a group of students. Photo Credit: John Dudley Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger January 29, 2016

News prior to joining the police force. New Chief He has been described by colleagues as a “forward thinking manager, and an outstanding leader.” He is also in- Honor Code Questions Abound Continued volved in the Fraternal Order of Police, brother in Pi Kappa Alpha and played for which he currently serves as Vice McLemore continues his explanation, breakdowns in communication.” In or- varsity football for Hampden-Sydney. President. Lieutenant Williams is de- stating that many people on campus der to improve these issues, the Com- He taught History and Government scribed by members of the order as “a Chris Williams-Morales ‘17 believe that “because something is a mittee created a survey and the Court for one year in the City of Newport dedicated leader and organizer with Copy Editor code of conduct issue per se like rac- refined it. Together, they sent out the superb interpersonal skills.” Deputy ism, and discrimination, we place survey to faculty, staff, and students, Chief Gee said, “I’ve heard he’s a re- less merit on that. That’s not true.” and they hope to gain important in- ally nice guy, and should be a good fit.” The new semester is upon us. But Through this survey, Holden hopes formation from the answers provided. Since September 1st when former if anyone here remembered to check that the Hampden-Sydney com- The Student Court is known for chief Jeff Brown resigned, Interim their email over break, they might munity as a whole will be able to see its secrecy. So, for instance, when Chief Douglas Mooney has been have noticed the email about the sur- their misunderstanding as just that. someone sees a student on campus leading the Force. Many applicants, vey involving the Honor Code. Since The survey was created by the Stu- that he or she believed had been ex- some internal, expressed interest dur- the Honor Code is such a notable dent Affairs Committee of the Facul- pelled, he or she often assumes that ing the search; however, administra- fixture in our community, many folks ty. They approached McLemore about the Court had considered the student tion selected an external candidate. wondered why the survey was sent out. this survey, and it has served to open innocent. The truth is that any num- From 4 finalists, Williams was se- As Student Court Chairman Holden up communication between the fac- ber of things could have happened lected in late December to begin his McLemore outlines, the goal is “to ulty and the Student Court. Accord- during or after the trial, such as an ap- term as Police Chief February 1st. get everyone back on the same page.” ing to McLemore, there have been peal, a due process error, and the like. His years of experience, and extensive He explains, “We [the Honor “potential fears” of the justice system This survey is intended to give stu- skills as a manager, negotiator, and Court] just want to know, Where and the survey will show what kinds dents a new ability to express misun- leader will be welcomed as the semes- do students stand, where do the fac- of fears and misgivings people have. derstandings and come to understand ter continues. Lieutenant Williams ulty stand, and where do alumni Holden claims that while “we [the the student justice system more clear- could not be contacted for a comment, stand?” The survey is an attempt to student justice system] are private, we ly. To ensure student participation, but his return to the Hill shows a eliminate any misunderstandings that have to be private to protect ourselves, McLemore has extended the survey’s Gilkeson House, home to H-SC’s police love for the College that we all share. force. Photo Credit: hsc.edu people have about the Honor Code. but in that privacy, there have been run time until Friday, February 5th. H-SC Celebrates MLK Day with Speakers, Programs, Service Project

Quinn Sipes ‘19 Dr. Jeffrey Vogel. Col. Snead gave the students were able to meet the author All in all, the Martin Luther King Dr. DeGruy, the Wilson Center, Staff Writer audience a brief overview and time- of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, celebration was a success as the Col- O’Neal, and the Intercultural Af- line of the life of Dr. King. Dr. Vogel Dr. Joy DeGruy, and were able to take lege paid homage to the great man fairs Committee all played valuable talked about King’s role models and a copy of the book home with them. in a variety of ways. Dean Croom, roles in making these events happen. Hampden-Sydney celebrated how King was able to lead with help Martin Luther King Day with a se- from his Christian ethics. Dr. Em- ries of events memorializing the mons talked about other Civil Rights achievements of the great man. To activists and how King was only one kick off the one-week celebration, of many leaders who participated in a group of Hampden-Sydney stu- the Civil Rights Movement. Finally dents went to the High Bridge Trail Dean Croom talked about how we and remembered Dr. King through could become better leaders by adopt- a clean-up service that lasted most ing certain ideals from Dr. King. of the day on Saturday January The following day, Hampden-Syd- 16th. Henry O’Neal ’18 coordinated ney men marched from Longwood the event. Students went to a lo- University to the Moton Museum and cal tire dump near the High Bridge held a candlelight vigil in honor of not Trail and cleaned the dump out. only Dr. King, but also the other peo- On January 18th, the Wilson ple who were part of the Civil Rights Center for Leadership in the Pub- Movement. While at the Moton Mu- lic Interest hosted a leadership talk seum, marchers were able to watch a in the Bortz Library. At the talk a documentary about the Civil Rights group of panelists talked about who Movement in Farmville and social- Dr. King was and how he rose to ize with Longwood students about become a well-known leader of the the documentary and about Dr. King. Civil Rights Movement. Panelists On January 20, select students included Colonel Rucker Snead, Dr. were able to attend the Post Trau- Caroline Emmons, Assistant Dean matic Slave Syndrome seminar to of Students Hakeem Croom, and learn more about slavery. Those select Dr. DeGruy speaks to attendees of the Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome workshop. Photo Credit: Jonathan Walkey January 29, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 TIGER REVIEWS

Blackstar and the understanding that this is his be free / Just like that bluebird” is a last album lends incredible context to poignant image that I feel is truly David Bowie songs such as “Lazarus.” While I be- resonating, and the instrumentation lieve the entire project is filled with continues after Bowie’s vocals end. HHHHH references to dying, death, and what It is truly hard to delve into the may lie after, I have chosen “Lazarus” rest of the album’s songs and give as an example because it is my favorite them the proper review they are due It is hard, if not impossible, to song on the project. Featuring an om- without taking up pages and pages. write a true testament not only to inous intro and a bassline reminiscent I will say here that David Bowie has the scope of David Bowie’s career of “She’ll Drive the Big Car”, from never sounded better. The instrumen- but also the impact that his career David Bowie’s 2003 album Reality, tation is a mix of jazz and Bowie’s has already had on the world, and I the lyrics are classic Bowie. The lines traditional rock, and although I was dare say the centuries of impact that “Look up here, I’m in heaven / I’ve got skeptical when the reports first came it will have in the future. David scars that can’t be seen” seem incred- out that Bowie would be working with Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, re- ibly prophetic given his looming death a jazz trio on his latest album, I can leased on his 69th birthday, is a great at the time that these songs were happily say that the result is fantastic. album that also gives fans the benefit written. I believe that David Bowie After listening to this album exten- of the context of his death only two has always done an incredible job of sively, it is hard to imagine that David days later. I use the word benefit to staying grounded with his lyrics, even Bowie is gone, and that this is per- specify that Bowie’s untimely death when his persona was otherworldly, haps the last Bowie album. However, lends fans a perspective on the album such as Ziggy Stardust. This is shown I cannot imagine an artist that has that they would not otherwise have. here with the lyrics “Look up here, taken his imminent death and created Certainly Bowie’s death is a tragedy; man, I’m in danger / I’ve got nothing an album that gives the listener such a however, I believe that Bowie used his left to lose / I’m so high, it makes my unique perspective on dying, and what last days to give the world a project brain whirl / Dropped my cell phone it means to live after death. David that resonates with the memories of down below,” reminding the listener Bowie is dead; however, he sounds so his early career and what he hopes that even when Bowie is otherworldly, alive on this album, and I think that is fans will still find after his death. he’s still concerned with things like a small comfort that we can hold on to. The knowledge of Bowie’s death cell phones. The ending, “Oh, I’ll -Johnathan Campbell ‘16

Star Wars Episode VII: of crap and fans would lick it up. So, film seemed to lack a lot of originality. the Force is generally something that ness he should have been sliced into I was rather pleased when they were Another thing which bugged me, takes individuals years to learn and little traitor bits. This goes to show, The Force Awakens able to keep the “look” and “feel” of and a lot of other fans, was Rey’s ex- refine, although Rey was able to gain children, that you can grow up to be HHHHI Star Wars intact. I was also pleased tremely rapid character growth. Un- this ability in a relatively short amount whatever you want, and that perse- that Solo, always a fan favorite, had like other Star Wars movies, which of time. I have searched for an answer verance and determination always Warning: This review contains such a large role before he died. I mainly featured white males, the to this, and have received none other beat evil, no matter its flowing hair. spoilers, although if you haven’t seen wondered whether Harrison Ford new movie features a black male and than “rebellion against the patriarchy.” Overall, I felt the movie was good, the movie by now, I really have no or Han Solo was going to die first, a white woman. And while more di- Despite the Star Wars “feel” that but I didn’t leave the theatre with sympathy for you. Like many of us, and considering Ford’s plane crash a verse characters are certainly welcome, was preserved in this movie, Disney the satisfied feeling when I watch in 2012 I was extremely excited to few months ago, it’s nice that Ford Rey’s strong female character seems could not resist adding in a bit of a great movie. The plotline was re- hear that a new Star Wars movie was was able to live long enough for JJ to be rather exaggerated. In the be- “feel good” lesson teaching moments. used, the bad-guys were a little pa- coming out, only to be dismayed by Abrams to kill Solo off properly, rath- ginning of the movie, Rey was not Most noticeable is the fight at the thetic, the good-guys were unrealistic, hearing that it was going to be pro- er than awkwardly writing him out. aware that she was force-sensitive, and end when Kylo Ren takes on Fin and and they killed Han Solo. However, duced by Disney. In my mind I had If movie manufacturers could by the end of the movie she was able Rey. Despite having never handled a they didn’t have Jar-Jar Binks in this horrible images of the crew of the be sued for plagiarism, I would sue to competently hold off Kylo Ren, a light saber before, Fin is able to fend movie, so for that, I give it a 4/5. Millennium Falcon breaking into Disney for this movie. Throughout practiced user of the Force. Use of off Kylo Ren, even though in all fair- -Traylor Nichols ‘17 song, dancing Ewoks, and Leia being the film, I felt like I was re-watching treated like a Disney princess. Because Episode IV: A New Hope with com- of this, along with the movies Disney ponents of other movies thrown in. has been producing lately, such as The With an even bigger Death Star that Good Dinosaur, Tomorrowland, and the is still able to be destroyed by a single ever overhyped Frozen, I had very low fighter, an even more pale and angsty expectations for anything that Disney teenage villain (who was somehow was about to toss to me and millions able to get ahold of Darth Vader’s hel- of other fans. Because, lord knows, met), and a lonely desert dweller who with a fan base as big as Star Wars’, leaves home and is taught the force Disney could slap a label on a piece by one of the older generation, this Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger January 29, 2016 Achievement Unlocked: Looking Back on Eggleston

formation about his address this Sat- Jacob Mitchell ‘18 Video Games for Charity urday as well as some interesting opin- Staff Writer ions on Hampden-Sydney College. The address tomorrow will deal money for children hospitals. This is teen Hampden-Sydney students and Eggleston Hall has graced the with the service of Dr. Eggleston first year that Hampden-Sydney has faculty combined to raise “a little campus of Hampden-Sydney Col- to Hampden-Sydney as well as the Auberon Crocker ‘18 participated in the event, thanks in over $1,500.” The team, the Garnet lege for nearly fifty-five years. growth of the library through his- Staff Writer large part to Connolly-Brown, who and Grey Gamers, was very pleased The now-vacant former library tory and its effect on institutions brought the idea to Hampden-Sydney with the amount that was raised in was dedicated on Homecom- of learning. Dr. Darden feels that after doing it for five years in Augusta, the long but “very fun” event and are ing Saturday, October 28, 1961. the library was the egg from which This past November, Maryska Georgia. The event was held in the li- hoping for an even bigger turnout Find below an article taken the universe “hatched,” the idea be- Connolly-Brown, Technical Services brary on November 5th with various and donation next year. As Connol- from the Tiger, published Fri- ing that where there was a sizeable Librarian, teamed up with Hampden- console, card, and board games in the ly-Brown said, “I think next year we day, October 27, 1961, the day be- collection of books, scholars would Sydney’s Chess and Strategy club to Technology corner of the Library. The will probably have even more people fore the Eggleston Hall dedication: gradually begin to assemble , and raise money for the Children’s Miracle gamers streamed some of the games interested because they’ve seen the later students came to learn from Network Hospital through a 24 hour they played throughout the course of event and we can advertise it more.” Colgate W. Darden To Dedicate The these men. By this process of evo- gaming marathon. The marathon, the day through the internet gaming So next year when Extra Life comes New Eggleston Library at Home- lution the college came into being. known as “Extra Life,” is a nationwide streamer Twitch, who helped spon- around, be sure to sign up for a full day coming Saturday Dr. Darden is no stranger to event where gamers play video games sor and spread news about the event. of any games you can think of to help The dedication of the Eggleston Hampden-Sydney College; in in an effort to raise awareness and According to Connolly-Brown, four- raise money for children’s hospitals. Library will be held this Saturday fact he holds the honorary de- in Johns Auditorium at 10:00 A.M. gree of L.L.D. from the college. before an expected capacity crowd. He reported that his regard for About the name change, Prevo spoke Irony and legacy aside, however, Coming to Hampden-Sydney to make Hampden-Sydney was quite high, Winston Hall of Winston Hall: “It was named for every Fine Arts professor I spoke to the dedicatory address will be the feeling that it is a “stout liberal arts a professor, so naming it for another expressed that she was pleased to have Honorable Colgate W. Darden, for- school” which is resisting the tendency Continued professor seems appropriate. I mean, the renovations regardless of what mer governor of Virginia and former to specialize that has become as popu- no one knows who Winston is any- name went on the building. Prevo president of the University of Virginia. lar at some of our institutions of high- certainly was at every single baseball more. That being said, I worked with noted in jest that her first response to Dr. Darden has led a full life of er learning. Dr. Darden feels that spe- game ever played on campus, and he professor Brinkley as a trustee of the the new name was “Will it fit [on the public service: a partial listing of his cialization should come in graduate knew…everyone in your family who museum—he was on the museum sign]?” Time will tell what students achievements as found in Who’s school, not in the undergraduate level. had ever set foot on campus. So, I board as well— so I knew him in that call the building colloquially, but re- Who in America is as follows: When asked if he felt that Hamp- can certainly understand why they regard and I knew him as a teacher. gardless, arts students and professors Born Colgate W. Darden in den-Sydney was making significant want to put his name on a building.” I have no problem with the building will be pleased with the renovations, Southampton County, Va., on Febru- strides to improve itself by its build- Brinkley, although fairly neutral in being named after him. So…I’m not and all will be pleased to honor and re- ary 11, 1897, he holds the A.B. degree ing program currently underway, Dr. his book, On This Hill, a history of the sure what he would have thought.” member Professor Brinkley in this way. from the University of Va., the M.A. Darden replied that he felt it was, college, remained a non-vocationalist and L.L.B. degrees from Columbia but emphatically added that beautiful during his career at the college. One University, and studied at Oxford buildings were quite secondary to good professor clarified Brinkley’s position: University under a Carnegie Fellow- professors and a strong school spirit. “It was a different philosophy at the ship. He has served for two terms on Dr. Darden, however, reflects student time. Music History and Art His- the Virginia General Assembly and opinion when he adds that the Egg- tory, those were OK. You know, look- represented the Second Distrcit of leston Library is a “first rate” building. ing at a painting and saying who did Virginia 73rd, 74th, 75th, and 77th In concluding the interview Dr. that and what is it called. It was the sessions of Congress from which he Darden was asked if he thought that art and music classes; those weren’t resigned to run for governor of Vir- the small church sponsored college liberal arts, those were vocations.” Ac- ginia in 1941. He held the office of such as Hampden-Sydney can con- cording to Prevo, “[Brinkley] didn’t governor from 1942 till 1946 and in tinue to do a credible job of turning particularly support studio arts or 1947 assumed the office of president out high quality undergraduates in theatre or performance…. He didn’t of the University of Virginia. Af- today’s world of the large university. support the idea of performance ter his resignation in 1959 he took His answer was strongly in the affir- art making it in the curriculum.” up the practice of law in Norfolk mative with the addition that he felt When asked if the name change where he is living now. Also during that Hampden-Sydney was going to was a bit ironic, considering Brinkley’s his life he has served in the United grow in the next few years; indeed, objection to studio arts, Glenn Culley States Marines, the French Army, that we as a college have underesti- replied, “You could probably say that,” and has been the United States del- mated our growth rate for the future. chuckled for a moment, and contin- egate to the tenth session of the Gen- It is indeed an honor to have a ued, “You could probably say that, eral Assembly of the United Nations. man of the quality and achievement but this donor wanted to recognize In an exclusive interview with Dr. of Dr. Darden visit the Hill, and we him in a meaningful way and have Darden, the Tiger was able to gain in- extend to him a most cordial welcome. his [Brinkley’s] name on a building.” Eggleston Hall will soon be brought down. Photo Credit: Jonathan Walkey January 29, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 TIGER SPORTS Tiger Hoops Endures Lengthy Stretch of Games, Surges into New Year with Nail Biters

top 25 poll. Gui Guimarães led the offense with 17 points and Andrew Evans had 6 rebounds. Mike Murray once again had a good performance at the charity stripe, as he was 5-8. H-SC returned to Fleet Gym on January 16 for a Saturday matinee against Washington & Lee Univer- sity. It was a close game, but thanks to a second half resurgence, the Tigers came back from a 10 point halftime deficit to win 69-63. Jake Duncan had a breakout game with 28 points and Gui Guimarães had 6 rebounds. Dun- can and Mike Murray were the lead- ers from the free throw line thanks to their 4-4 and 6-7 respective efforts. The momentum from the win over W&L carried over to the January 20 matchup against Randolph College. However, a last-second bucket by Ran- dolph sent the Tigers home with a 57- 55 loss. Senior forward Mitch Owens Freshman Drew Evans (left) and Senior Mike Murray (right) put up shots over Emory & Henry College defenders. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics (Williamsburg, VA) had 13 points and beirão Preto, Brazil) had 6 rebounds. with the team in Baltimore, Maryland Randolph-Macon in a tough game. Jake Duncan had 8 rebounds. Sopho- The entire team had a 62.9% per- for the Johns Hopkins Blue Jay In- Unfortunately, Randolph-Macon more forward Nick Chase (Wilm- Spencer Connell ‘17 formance from the free throw line. vitational. In the opening game on snapped H-SC’s six game winning ington, NC) and Gui Guimarães led Sports Writer The next day in the champion- January 2, H-SC took on Rosemont streak with the final score 75-68. the team from the free throw line as ship game, H-SC took on Albright College in a close game that kept the Jake Duncan led the Tiger offense they were 4-4 and 2-2, respectively. The Hampden-Sydney basketball College and won 69-53. Once again, Tigers in check. Luckily, the Tigers with 16 points and Josh Katow- The snow storm pushed the game team did not take a long break once Jake Duncan led the offense with 24 held on to win 65-62 thanks to an itz had 6 rebounds. The loss was not against Eastern Mennonite to Janu- the fall semester concluded. Players points and Gui Guimarães had 8 re- impressive team effort. Andrew Evans worthless as Mike Murray eclipsed ary 25. It turned out to be an in- and coaches had to focus on holiday bounds. Duncan and freshman guard had 16 points, juniors Jake Duncan 1000 career points in the game. credible game for the Tigers, as they tournaments and other games head- Andrew Evans (Raleigh, NC) led and JaVonte Reddick (Richmond, On January 9, the Tigers hosted managed to overcome an 8-point ing into the spring semester. The the team from the free throw line as VA) each had 8 rebounds, and Ev- Shenandoah University in the first deficit in the final two minutes for academic break provided the team they were 3-4 and 2-2, respectively. ans went 5-7 from the charity stripe. game of the new year at Fleet Gym. a 74-73 victory. Mike Murray had with an exciting stretch of games that Nine days later the Tigers were The win against Rosemont placed It was a dominant win for the Tigers, a classic game with 24 points and included a six game winning streak. back on the court to take on Birming- H-SC in the championship game 65-42. Jake Duncan had 15 points and Gui Guimarães had 11 rebounds. We pick up the action from De- ham Southern College at Fleet Gym. against hosts Johns Hopkins. This was Gui Guimarães had 7 rebounds. Mike At press time, the game against cember 19, 2015, the first day of the The Tigers managed to hold off Bir- a tight game that had to be decided Murray led the team in free throws Guilford had not been played, and it annual Luck Stone Holiday Clas- mingham Southern, and take home the in overtime, and the Tigers came away with his perfect 4-4 performance. will be covered in the next issue. For sic at Fleet Gym. The Tigers took victory 76-62. Andrew Evans had 19 victorious, 75-70. Andrew Evans led Once classes resumed on January those who cannot wait, please refer to on Immaculata University and went points for the Tigers while Gui Gui- the scoring with 15 points while sopho- 13, the team traveled to Roanoke Col- hscathletics.com for the latest scores, on to win in a convincing fashion, marães continued to tally up rebounds, more forward Josh Katowitz (Raleigh, lege for a matinee matchup against updates and news regarding the bas- 95-61. Junior guard Jake Duncan taking home 7 in this game. Senior NC) had 8 rebounds, and Evans was the Maroons. It was a high-scoring ketball season. The team will hit the (Williamsburg, VA) led the Tiger point guard Mike Murray (Norfolk, a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line. affair that saw the Tigers knock out road on January 30 to face Bridgewater, offense with 17 points and sopho- VA) went 6-8 from the charity stripe. Just a few days later on January the Maroons 100-92, which also and they will return to Fleet Gym on more forward Gui Guimarães (Ri- A new year arrived, and 2016 began 6, H-SC faced off against archrivals caused Roanoke to fall out of the February 4 to host Lynchburg College. Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger January 29, 2016 TIGER SPORTS The Official 2016 Spring Lacrosse Preview

Ryan Peevey ‘17 NCAA Tournament appearances, Hunter Guttendorf, and Paul Ross, to this team on the offensive, defen- all to make a splash and shock some Guest Writer had 158 All-ODAC performers, 65 who have also made an impact leading sive, and goaltending side of the game. people. The team goal this year is to All-Americans, and 7 USILA Scholar this team into the upcoming season. Everything that Coach Rostan be in position to make a playoff run As the snow melts and the tem- All-America selections. This year, While the Tigers may have lost se- had to say continued to praise the and win an ODAC championship.” perature warms, on rushes the be- nothing more is wanted by the team nior leadership and major contributors work ethic, tenacity, toughness, and From all that Coach Rostan has ginning of the spring season for the than to add to these already staggering on the offensive end since last year’s the quality of men on this team. With said, and the energy that has been radi- Hampden-Sydney Lacrosse team. numbers in Coach Rostan’s final year. campaign, there are plenty of men 17 regular season games, a face off ating in the Kirk Athletic Center since While the final season of Coach Ray This year’s squad is made up of ready to step in the footsteps of those against National Finalist Lynchburg the fall semester, this team is ready to Rostan’s illustrious 32-year career at 47 student athletes who are led by before them. Contributions from re- College, and the ever-competitive make that run. This team is poised Hampden Sydney has garnered much an 8-man senior class. Three se- turning starters taking on larger roles ODAC slate, with five teams ranked to make a run at an ODAC title and well-deserved attention, the current niors, Kyle Fraser, Jake Koferl, and and those ready to write their own sto- in the preseason Top 20 poll, the Ti- an NCAA tournament run, and that focus is the journey ahead of this team Thomas Passenant, were voted as ries of their careers will be essential to gers will have plenty of opportuni- should be an incredibly exciting pros- this season. As it is often said with the captains and, according to Coach this team’s success. Coach Rostan be- ties to prove themselves and they pect for everyone on campus. When a lacrosse program here at Hampden- Rostan, “have contributed to much lieves that all the men on this team are plan on doing that. Senior Defen- group of men are all on the same page Sydney, there are many things to look of the team’s effort and brought ex- ready for that task. He was adamant sive Midfielder Kevin Wilhelm said and truly driven to be their best, great forward to. Since Coach Rostan’s ar- cellent leadership.” However, these and thorough mentioning players at about the upcoming season, “Our things happen; that is what we should rival on campus, the Tigers have won men are supported by Kevin Wil- all positions who are ready to make schedule is set up for us to prove our- expect from the 2016 Hampden- 4 ODAC Championships, made 7 helm, Aaron Hales, Tyler Sullivan, a big splash this year and contribute selves and we’re going to give it our Sydney Lacrosse team: great things. Baseball Looks to Bounce Back from Frustrating 2015

Ellis Hopson ‘16 The Tigers will be led in the bat- the talent and the drive to do that.” continued “hitting and conditioning.” The Tigers will then hit the road for a Sports Editor ter’s box by several returning stars as On both personal and team improve- Hampden-Sydney Baseball will doubleheader at Ferrum and a visit to well. Senior infielders John Lloyd ments during the offseason, he men- open the season on Saturday, Feb- Christopher Newport, before return- (Glen Allen, VA) and Lee Carneal tioned a focus on “weightlifting, be- ruary 6th inside Ty Cobb Ballpark- ing home for a doubleheader against From the frigid temperatures of (Charlottesville, VA) both finished in coming stronger and faster,” as well as Wurdeman Stadium against Ferrum. Stevenson on Saturday, February 13th. the recent blast of winter weather, the top five on the team in terms of spring sports emerge. Among them hits recorded, with 35 and 32 respec- is the return of Hampden-Sydney tively. Sophomore Ryan Haynie (Mel- Baseball to the diamond. After a fa, VA) and senior Jackson Rogers disappointing 2015 season which (Sterling, VA) were among the lead- the Tigers finished with an 11-21-1 ers in batting average and on-base- record, H-SC enters 2016 with re- percentage last season, and will be re- newed hopes. Behind the leadership lied on to get the offense going again. of a strong senior class, the Tigers will Junior outfielder Michael Fla- look to improve on their 2015 confer- nagan (Moseley, VA) offered his ence record of 8-12 and reach loftier thoughts on the team and their goals goals by defeating their ODAC foes. for the coming season. On the team’s H-SC was led by strong pitch- mindset heading into the new year, ing in 2015, and that trend looks he noted that “the team is extremely likely to continue heading into the excited and has a high level of en- new season. Among the returning ergy that creates a fun environment.” standouts is senior Reggie Johnson Flanagan also said that the team (Dunnsville, VA), who led the team possesses “an intensity that should in both innings pitched (54.2) and translate to success on the field.” was second in earned run average On the team’s goals for the 2016 (2.63). Other returning arms include season, Flanagan stated that “the goal seniors Teddy West (Lanexa, VA) is to compete for an ODAC title, as and Matt Hinson (Kinston, NC). it is every year, and I believe we have As the snow melts and temperatures rise, Tiger baseball prepares for the 2016 season. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics