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THE ’BURNIANVol. 7, No. 6 Dec. 2012 NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED by Clayt Scheller and Katie Ward As next year approaches, who in turn deliberated and challenge, Comerford assured Blackburn College has been made their final choice among the audience that he will buzzing with anticipation Dr. John Comerford, Dr. Ellen advocate for Blackburn’s over having a new president. Beaulieu and Dr. Christopher current program while While deeply grateful for Ames. fostering development. President Mim Pride’s 22 Comerford was years of service, the college publically announced community was eager to see as the next president on the new president announced Friday, November 30 at last Friday. 1:30 p.m. in Bothwell After the candidates Auditorium. visited, members of the Met by a standing Presidential Search Committee and applauding and the Board of Trustees audience, Comerford evaluated online survey thanked the Board responses for each candidate. of Trustees for its PHOTO BY AARON SZERLETICH Board of Trustees Chair Ed Young greets The committee met on enthusiasm and Comerford onstage at the announcement. Monday, November 19. There President Mim Pride they weighed all the survey for her leadership. When asked where we responses and voted. During his acceptance can find him in the upcoming Members of the committee presentation Comerford semester, Comerford and the Board of Trustees held addressed challenges to chuckled, “Our kids’ favorite a teleconference later that day. liberal arts education such as restaurant is the dining hall, The committee put forth their the popularization of online so that will be the first place to PHOTO BY AARON SZERLETICH recommendation to the board, learning. In response to each look.”
Student Senate calls for Rob Weis named At-Large Representatives Assistant Dean of by Kayla Koyne Students With current Student Senate during by Traci Kamp Senate President Paul Kline the Spring studying abroad next semester, 2012 College counselor Rob sophomore Jacob Maag has semester as Weis was recently named been elected to fill the role of Graham Hall Assistant Dean of Students at president next semester. representative, Blackburn College. PHOTO BY ROB WEIS There are two at-large was then (left to right) Top row: Lindsey Leach, Lucas Rochkes, Renee Young, Tim Erton, Traci Kamp, When asked about which positions now open: Maag’s elected to Kayla Koyne. Bottom Row: DJ Rudd, Katie Ward, Katlyn Halstead, Skyler Dees, Paul Kline, new duties came with the title Jacob Maag, Ashley Brooks. at-large of assistant dean, Weis stated, representative open at-large positions will should be approachable and “it’s an evolving position. during the current fall semester. take place next semester. remember that we as senators There aren’t really any new Upon being asked why he Current president Paul Kline serve the student body, not the duties that come along with wanted to take on the position, clarified what being an at- other way around.” it other than assisting the Maag said, “We as a student large representative entails: If you have what it takes, Dean of Students with some government couldn’t and “At-large reps represent be sure to check e-mail of the daily tasks that must shouldn’t exist without the the entire student body and announcements for the be completed. I already do support of the student body, therefore must try to represent election and submit a petition! almost everything else an
PHOTO BY KATIE WARD and I feel the members of the the viewpoints of the entire For more information, contact assistant dean should. It just Jacob Maag will serve as Student Blackburn community deserve student body as well as their Katie Ward at catherine. doesn’t fit under the guise of Senate President next semester. to be informed and aware of own.” Additionally, “students [email protected]. ‘college counselor.’” current position and Tim Student Senate members and should feel comfortable Some of the duties that Erton’s position. Maag, who decisions.” approaching senators with see News, page 2 began his time on Student Elections for the two issues. Therefore, senators Be sure to stop by the Visual Arts Center before Winter Break to see the latest student art seminar work! The gallery features: Digital photography by Abby Walls Thematic paintings by Ethan Weber Character designs by Allison Corey
For information on upcoming Blackburn art programs, log onto blackburnart.blogspot.com or visit Art Department Chair Bob Huber in VAC office 112. PHOTO BY KATIE WARD (left to right) Student Allison Corey, Professor Craig Newsom, Provost Dr. Jeff Aper, student Ethan Weber, Professor Christopher Day and student Abby Walls at the art seminar show on November 30. News 2 • The ’Burnian [email protected] December 2012
Weis cont. from cover Hurricane Sandy leaves BC alum in a jam Weis assists with are retention Heidi Heinz’s signature, so if by Taylor Hess initiatives and coordinating students can’t work in a free the judicial board. Weis has minute to see Heinz, Weis is very powerful, we saw trees get gas on even days. This has been doing this for some time an alternative. on the ground and we heard only helped slightly. As far and says that his position as As many returning car alarms going off and as groceries, that entire first assistant dean is recognition students may recall, Weis glass shattering (that’s when week it was near impossible to of his fulfillment of these acted as the Dean of Students we ran back inside). After find any place that was open, duties. He will also be able over the summer of 2012 while the hurricane struck we were let alone carry anything that to sign off on documents that Dean of Students Heidi Heinz worried about what happened needs to be refrigerated. would usually require Dean went on sabbatical. to our place, but when we Q: How would you got back [from taking shelter describe this whole at a friend’s place] we saw experience? Student Life considers amnesty policy that no damage was done to A: Overall, I feel very by Traci Kamp our apartment except that the grateful that I was not affected Recently it was brought that amnesty has been granted power was out on the entire very much by the hurricane. to the attention of Student in the past for students who block. Some of my co-workers have Q: Where exactly were it much worse off. Some still Senate that Student Life acted in good faith, and the PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA ORZECHOWSKI administrators are pursuing an goal of the policy would be to you located during the do not have power, and one of amnesty policy for the college. ensure that students seek help t’s been a few weeks storm? my fellow 8th grade teachers An amnesty policy is a without hesitating because Isince Hurricane Sandy A: When I received the actually lost her house because good Samaritan policy that of the prospect of a judicial struck the United States news about the storm I was she lives in Seaside Heights. would encourage students to hearing. and left the East Coast at my apartment with my She is right on the shore and seek medical or professional The policy would not badly damaged. While two roommates. This was is located by that boardwalk attention for themselves or require the student who the Carlinville area has on Sunday, October 28. with the roller coaster that has others in need without facing sought help to appear before not been affected by the During the day on Monday been destroyed. Some other the judicial board or receiving the judicial board or receive hurricane, Blackburn alumna we received a phone call co-workers have had major an offense after revealing their an offense. However, a Amanda Orzechowski, 22, around 2:00 p.m. that told damage to their houses due situation to campus officials. student found to repeatedly is in Newark, New Jersey, a us Newark public schools to trees falling down. All of Abbey Hardin is the lead need medical or professional location directly hit by Sandy. would be closed on Tuesday this has caused a lot of people administrator researching attention may face She moved to Newark to and that the eastward and the to get closer together to try similar policies at other repercussions. teach eighth grade math last southward needed to evacuate to help each other out. We institutions. “We encourage ALL year. Amanda weathered the (we live in the eastward). It have started collections for When asked why students,” says Hardin, “to storm okay and agreed to was convenient that our friend shelters, and countless people Blackburn is pursuing an seek help for themselves, answer some questions in from East Orange County was have opened up their homes to amnesty policy, Hardin friends or even total strangers order to help the Blackburn staying with us, so we packed others. explained that a small section if they think the person needs community understand what and went to her place to spend While Amanda came out of the B-Book discusses this medical attention. We’re it was like to be in the path of the night Monday, October 29. of the storm okay, Hurricane kind of situation (on page 14) pursuing putting the policy a devastating hurricane. Q: What are you going Sandy hit the East Coast hard. but “does not present itself as in place to help safeguard our Q: How did you feel to do now? In other words, Not only did Sandy flood New a whole policy.” She explained students.” before, during and after the have your plans changed York’s transit system; it forced hurricane struck? because of the hurricane? Wall Street to close for two A: Before the hurricane A: My plans have changed days (the last time the NY The ’Burnian Staff Shout Outs! struck I did not know what because of school being Stock Exchange closed for two to expect, but I was a little canceled during the hurricane. days was in 1888) and has an Editor-in-chief “The Hammer”: worried because I heard on This means that we will have estimated damage cost of up Katie Ward Thanks for covering Karen’s the news that it was going a lot of catch up to do! In to $50 billion. The hurricane class. Assistant Editor to be the largest hurricane addition it has caused me to claimed the lives of over one Haley Welch Dr. Draya, Prof. Graham, ever recorded. During the think more carefully about gas hundred people and destroyed Layout Editor Barbara Clark & Amanda G : hurricane, I was alert because I and groceries. The lines for gas countless homes. The East Traci Kamp Thanks for your support! wanted to see what was going have been so long that people Coast is a long way from on. One of my roommates have been waiting for over returning to normal. Staff Photographer Professor Roark: Emily Fisher Thanks for covering and I actually went outside 5 hours! Now the gas ration on Monday night to see what says that license plates ending Staff Writers Karen’s class. the wind felt like. When we in odd numbers can only get Sarah Collman Kristi Nelms: went outside the winds were gas on an odd day, and evens Brandon Ellis Thanks for being a guest Emily Fisher speaker. Chelsea Jacobs Carlinville Christmas Market Art Darken : Traci Kamp by Amber Smith Thanks for supporting The Kayla Koyne ’Burnian! The Christmas Market is sell cheese, fudge, jewelry, Blackburn College’s Habitat Clayt Scheller a tradition in the Carlinville decorations and much more. for Humanity. To sign up for Amber Smith Dr. Aper: community. This year the Other events during the the competition, go to the Ron Smith Thanks for supporting event runs Friday, December Christmas Market include ice Knights of Columbus Hall on the ’Burnian’s Associated Adam Trovillion 7 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., carvings, a trolley ride and a North side of the Square. The Katie Ward Collegiate Press application! Saturday, December 8 from bake sale at the museum. There Christmas gingerbread house Marissa Watson 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, is a three dollar admission competition is designed to Haley Welch Rob Weis : December 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 charge for adults and a one help the community become Contributing Writers Congrats on your new job! p.m. on the Square. dollar admission for children more aware of the Habitat for Taylor Hess Dr. Comerford & family: Local businesses and under the age of twelve. Santa Humanity organization and Ray Johnson Welcome aboard! exhibitors set up tables and Mrs. Claus will also make what it does. Suzanne Krupica with their various products appearances. The Carlinville Christmas Students: Faculty Advisor/Editor in tents around the town New this year is Market is a great way to see Good luck with finals Natasha Casey square. Usually there are gingerbread house more of the people who make some samples so you can competition organized by up Carlinville and have a Faculty Editor Urinetown cast and crew: taste before purchasing. The Blackburn College’s Habitat fun time. More information Dr. Karen Dillon Get crackin’ on rehearsals! exhibitors’ schedule for this for Humanity. There is a ten about the weekend events Publisher year has not been finalized. dollar entry fee, and you must can be found at www. Edwardsville Intelligencer However, in the past there supply your own materials. carlinvillechristmasmarket. have been exhibitors who Proceeds will benefit com. Features December 2012 [email protected] The ’Burnian • 3 Islamic speaker ignites controversy, perpetuates cultural debate by Ron Smith
On Thursday November Raed expressed a ignored the notion that people There are different branches of more personal level after his 15, Council on American- conservative point of view in a are born with different sexual Islam, and there are Muslims presentation, and he was able Islamic Relations Outreach manner and vernacular similar orientations. who are progressive and to better explain his position Coordinator Raed Abu to the Emergent Christian He spent most of the modern, but these get the to them one-on-one. The Hamdah was invited by movement. These were eighty minutes assigned to negative image attached to presentation could have gone Professor Natasha Casey to fundamentalist Christians who him speaking on his view of them because of the more better, and –to his credit – Abu speak at Bothwell Auditorium traded in their suits for faded Islam. Professor Casey raised vocal, conservative members. Hamdah did note this after the about Islam and to dispel blue jeans, grew their goatees the question of different Professor Casey stated that she fact. His point of view was current negative stereotypes of long and looked to Bono expressions of Islam like there was “a little disappointed,” not the only point of view he Muslims. This was primarily of U2 as their patron saint is in Christianity, as not all and that “he didn’t dispel wanted to communicate. It for her Media & Diversity class for missional Christianity. Muslims are conservative. He a lot of stereotypes but would be unfair to judge all because they were covering However, Abu Hamdah did shrugged off the question and solidified them.” However, of Islam based on one person the media’s stereotyping of not dress up his view of Islam continued with his view. This some student’s responses just like it would be unfair to Arabs and Muslims, but it was to be more palatable. When was quite problematic because surprised her “because they judge any philosophy/religion open to all Blackburn students. asked about Islam’s opinion he was brought to Blackburn were so positive” and “they on the misunderstanding of an Raed converted to Islam in on homosexuality, he stated to present a different side were affected in a positive individual follower. 2007 and seeks to educate simply that it is “sinful” and of Islam instead of the way.” Abu Hamdah did meet those who wish to learn. punishable by “execution” and mainstream media’s portrayal. with a few students on a
All bats in Illinois are The one and A bat briefing state protected. This does not by Clayt Scheller mean they are endangered, but only Paul Kline it does mean that any lethal by Emily Fisher In terms of public it will probably not be alone: means of removing them are perception, bats have it fairly a typical Big Brown colony, out of the question. There’s no When first starting out rough. A lot of people seem to for instance, ranges anywhere such thing as an effective bat at Blackburn three years think of them either as flying from 15 to 200 bats in size. repellant, either. As a result, ago, Kline and his Graham rats on a good day or blind, Given enough time and space, the most effective bat removal roommate Jack Homan signed rabid bloodsuckers on a bad a Little Brown colony can strategy involves sealing up up to be part of multiple one. Neither description holds grow to be tens of thousands every potential point of ingress clubs. Then they participated up to much scrutiny, but the strong. except for a few main entries. in Newman Club, Habitat for bat’s widely accepted status as Bats are not aggressive, These highways are fitted with Humanity, Ignite, The Element a “creepy” animal ensures that but an infestation of them one-way tubes which force the and Investment Club. few people will ever get close can be problematic due to bats to vacate. During his sophomore enough to know any better. guano accumulation and the When excluding bats, year (he had the credit hours of Perhaps the reward may be I think it’s worthwhile unique parasite they harbor. timing is crucial. An early a junior) he was inducted into taking a while to see it, but to shed some light on these In warm, humid conditions, eviction can take place from Alpha Psi and Alpha Chi, two it’s there!” nocturnal critters. Bats may not inhaling guano particulates April until they have their of the highest honor programs If students on campus be very cuddly, but strip away can potentially lead to a young mid-May. From then at Blackburn. “Fear of regret is know Paul, then they also the myths surrounding them nasty fungal disease called until July is what my dad calls a big motivation for me to do know his roommate Jack. and you’ll find a fascinating histoplasmosis. “Bat bugs,” a “blackout period” where everything I do,” said Kline. When asked what it was like bunch of animals that play a on the other hand, are blood- the bats give birth and nurse After he finishes the living with Jack, Paul stated: vital role in their ecosystem. sucking ectoparasites closely their young. The young can’t 4/2 engineering program at “He’s pretty independent. He fly at this point, so don’t put Blackburn, Paul plans to either just needs reminding every up one-way tubes during this head to the University of now and then that his class time unless you like the sound/ Missouri-Kansas City or return started ten minutes ago. smell of legal complications, to Blackburn for another year. Rooming with Jack has been lots of stranded (that is, At the moment, his dream very rewarding. It’s really dead) baby bats and loads of job is to work for the Khan impressive how much higher parasites crawling through Academy, which involves Jack can prioritize making your house. Wait until early computer science and tutoring, other people happy over August through mid-October two of his favorite passions. things like sleeping, eating, instead. Recently, Paul was and being in class. Last year, You certainly don’t want chosen to study in Wales. “I he went to Wal-Mart at 3 a.m. any in your house, but bats got accepted to study abroad to get me toothpaste and a are great to have around – because I worked hard in high bundle of bananas, when I each one eats and quickly school, was involved and didn’t even ask him to! We PHOTO COURTESY OF CLAYT SCHELLER haven’t stopped. You have to can all learn a thing or two Scheller’s father found a little brown bat (above) hiding in a client’s home. digests thousands of insects every night. Furthermore, think of the long term rewards from his selflessness.” What follows is a related to bedbugs (don’t they transmute these insects and I’m a ‘future thinker.’ collection of facts which I’ve worry – they don’t transmit into extraordinarily effective put together with the help of rabies from the statistically fertilizer. Paul’s Blackburn Extra-curricular Activities my dad, Ron “The Bat Guy” few bats that carry it). Bats aren’t blind, and CLUBS ACTING Scheller. He has professionally If left to their own devices, no they won’t fly into your Christian Fellowship (President) “Ideal Husband” (FA-10) excluded colonies of bats from bats will happily hang around hair. To reiterate, they aren’t The Element (Secretary) “Waiting for Lefty” (FA-10) structures since 1996, and I’ve in attics, dormers, eaves aggressive whatsoever and the Habitat for Humanity “Rocky Horror Picture Show” helped him since about 2000. and gable vents, among prevalence of rabies among Ignite Shadowcast (SP-11) Let’s start with a little other places. Bat-proofing a them is very low. Even so, Investment Club “Cabaret” (SP-11) housekeeping. There are building is tricky. A bat can don’t take any unnecessary Newman Club “The Zoo Story” (SP-11) around 14 different kinds of squeeze through any gap the risks: if you find a sickly Student Senate (President) “The Sound of Music” (SU-11) bats in Illinois, all of which size of a pencil eraser. They looking bat, don’t try to pick it Volunteer Club (Co-President) are insectivores. If you should are also very sensitive to up with your bare hands. find a bat in your house, it will temperature changes and will SPORTS HONOR SOCIETIES probably be a Big Brown or a follow air currents to any holes Cross Country’s (Co-Captain) Alpha Chi Little Brown. Unfortunately, left unsealed. Alpha Psi Omega Administration & Academics 4 • The ’Burnian [email protected] December 2012 Training elephants, detecting lies... teaching at Blackburn? by Haley Welch
Whether you have had kids got, you know, G.I Joes the most interesting of which David Camp as a professor or and things I got chemistry he said was training elephants. seen him outside Hudson with sets. By the time I was ten I’d Camp elaborated, “It’s kind of a cigarette in one hand and read … four complete sets of weird, but people don’t realize juggling walnuts in the other, encyclopedias because that’s elephant training is particularly he is hard to overlook. Famous what I did for fun. That’s why dangerous. The year that I for his quirky personality, I have a wide interest area.” quit working elephants I had Pink Floyd tee-shirts, and This wide interest area carried four people I knew killed by habit of bringing a Coca Cola on through Camp’s college elephants, and getting married to class every day, Dr. Camp career. A straight-A college at the time I decided I wanted is undoubtedly one of the student, Camp switched to live long enough to have most unique characters on the his major from the general kids.” PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID CAMP Blackburn campus. sciences to botany, prelaw, Camp’s list of hobbies and Believe it or not: Dr. Camp back in the day with a young elephant. Even as a child growing psych then anthropology interests are just as unique as free time Camp and his wife open-minded.” After spending up in Oklahoma, Camp’s before finally settling on his job history. A music lover, also have a Youtube channel time with him, it is clear this story was far from typical. sociology and graduating with Camp plays guitar and says his (DMTVLiFiChannel) to is accurate. “A lot of people As a result of his aunt’s death over 200 credit hours. Camp favorite band is Pink Floyd, promote lie detection tactics, think I’m strange for a good from a rare disease that caused later went on to receive his who he described as “ahead and have created videos where reason,” Camp said smiling. her body to become allergic doctorate from Oklahoma of their time.” In addition, viewers can see frame by frame With stories like his, it is safe to itself, Camp’s mother State University in sociology Camp enjoys writing and is breakdowns of politicians to say he is one of the most (who was convinced that the with research focusing on the author of four books, with lying or how to spot deception. uniquely quirky and interesting death was a result of mental deviant behavior, which he titles ranging from “Poisonous When asked to describe professors on campus. weakness) was determined to described as his “thing.” Snakes of the World” to “The himself in three words, without make her son mentally strong. Through the years Camp Teen Girl’s Guide to Lies, hesitation Camp responded Camp recalled, “While other has worked an array of jobs, Lying, and Liars.” In his “intelligent, inquisitive and
Green Collar Jobs of each job title as well as information on the job outlook by Suzanne Krupica and salaries. Green Collar Jobs are Where do you find employment opportunities environmental jobs? The that deal with environmental largest employer is the Federal issues and sustainability. The Government. The agencies U.S. Department of Labor employing the largest number estimates that “green” jobs of environmentalists are the will increase by as much as National Park Service, The 28% by the year 2020 (an Bureau of Land Management, average increase for any The Fish and Wildlife Service occupation is 10-19%). and the U.S. Geological Originally the main Survey. There are also focus of the environmental opportunities in the private movement centered on sector with engineering firms, protection of wild and scenic law firms, agriculture and areas and preserving natural transportation agencies. If PHOTO BY NATASHA CASEY habitats in a rapidly urbanizing you are interested in a career English professors Roy Graham and Dr. Ren Draya (far left and far right) pose with English majors Brandy Crane and world. At the time, this with a nonprofit organization, Cindy Cambell (center left and center right) at their senior seminar presentations on November 27. industry was predominantly the EnviroDirectory (available employed by scientists. This in the Career Services office) What’s cooking in chemistry? has drastically changed. lists about 200 environmental Whatever your interest nonprofit opportunities. by Sarah Collman or background, there is a How do you prepare for Chemistry can be the most judgmental about the people to create a reaction producing “green” career for you. There an environmental career? boring thing in the world or who involve themselves with intense heat or light, you might are environmental careers Blackburn now offers a the most fascinating. It just it? think it is “cool.” Or you might for health professionals, degree in Environmental depends how you look at it. In his 44 years of telling not. journalists, attorneys, Studies. This degree includes Stereotypes often stem from people about his involvement “Chemistry is, indeed, engineers, educators, coursework in the natural ignorance, and this can cloud in Chemistry, Mr. Pickett has a difficult field of study, but accountants and computer sciences, social sciences and the image that people have of found that 2 out of 3 people will all the hard work and long scientists, just to name a few. humanities and is designed chemists and people majoring respond by saying they either lab hours will prove to be O*NET (http://www. to prepare students for a wide in Chemistry. So, to separate hated Chemistry or flunked worth the effort,” says Mr. onetonline.org/) is a website range of career opportunities. the facts from fiction, where it. “You just have to have ‘the Pickett. With just a few that was created by the U. S. If interested, contact Dr. Greg can you turn? knack,’” he says. Perhaps potential job opportunities Department of Labor. This Meyer or Dr. Jeff Aper. “Literally everything you stereotypes stem from the ones being quality control, product resource lists hundreds of For more information on see, smell, breathe, touch, who don’t seem to have that development research, environmental occupations careers in the environment, drink and eat is composed “knack” for chemistry. environmental studies, and provides an opportunity visit the Career Services of chemicals,” says former “Chemistry majors academia, pharmaceutical QC to learn about a variety of office, room 110 in the industrial chemist of 30 years are often seen as ‘geeks,’” and research, biochemical jobs. There is a description Demuzio Campus Center. and Blackburn Chemistry 100 remarks Mr. Pickett. “They’re research, forensics, and sales WR 270 to St. Louis affair Professor James Pickett, “Just associated with lab coats, and marketing in areas related in pursuing a degree in aren’t just getting a degree; look around.” Chemistry is pocket protectors and to Chemistry, those interested chemistry. “My colleagues they are getting an education. often called the central science calculators.” Anyone who’s in Chemistry have quite a few Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Luth and “However,” remarks Mr. because it includes problems ever worn an oversized lab options after graduating. The Dr. Reid are experienced, Pickett, “I would be remiss that involve almost every coat and a pair of scratched up advice Mr. Pickett offers is to intelligent and involved,” if I didn’t brag at least a little other scientific field. There’s safety glasses can understand “keep your options open as commented Mr. Pickett. “For a about the new Mahan Science no doubt that Chemistry is that it’s hard to feel “cool” in you look for your niche.” small school, Blackburn has a Wing – World Class!” important to all of us, so why that kind of attire. However, if Blackburn has much great Chemistry faculty.” With does it provoke people to be so you’ve ever mixed chemicals to offer for those interested professors who care, students Student Life December 2012 [email protected] The ’Burnian • 5 RAs celebrate manliness with beard contest and ping-pong tournament by Brandon Ellis
Scott Antrobus, Adam Marshall, John Martin, Jesse Medina, Jordan GeRue and Brandon Ellis act manly at the ping-pong tournament. PHOTO BY KATIE WARD To celebrate ‘No Shave won best pre-existing beard, Overall, it was a successful November’ Graham Resident snagging a moutain-man hat. event full of heartbreak for Assistant Aaron Szerletich Jesse Medina took the prize some and great achievement hosted a contest for the best for the best fake beard with for others. Tim Erton beards in Graham Hall’s parlor his glorious Sharpie-drawn expressed his thoughts about on Thursday, November 29. representation of his inner the subject: “[Table Tennis] The categories were: best man. is the most important sport of beard grown during November, Butler Resident Assistant our generation. It is necessary best pre-November beard and Jake DeRousse hosted in order to help fine-tune our best fake beard. a ping pong tournament hand-eye coordination.” Paul Kline won best simultaneously. DeRousse With all the testosterone, November beard, earning a himself won the tournament hair and sweat in the immediate PHOTO BY KATIE WARD bag of beef jerky to celebrate after a heated match with area, how could one not take Kinsey Hilliard (left) acts as Tim Erton’s fake beard (right). his manhood. John Martin runner-up Drew Rowe. such a stance on the matter? Quiet residents Hobbies: the anti-finals focused on the moment that it by Ron Smith has a Zen-like quality. and perpetually Finals are coming up, and performance. Does this mean that closed doors: A that means papers, projects How do you relax taking a break will make you and late night studying with and recharge? For me top grades? No, but it does Charlie Brown copious amounts of coffee. it’s skateboarding and mean you will possess more It is good to be prepared and longboarding. clarity. Balance is necessary to Butler Hall study for finals, but doing just Going home health – even if it’s just taking by Clayt Scheller five minutes to focus on your that will make you crash and to Indianapolis for Now that we’ve reached breath. It’s about taking care burn. There must be balance. Thanksgiving, I went to the end of the semester, you’d PHOTO COURTESY OF RON SMITH of your internal need while Blowing off steam reconnects skate parks and took on think I would be able to provide Smith skates in Indianapolis during simultaneously taking care of the wires in your brain and quarter pipes with kickturns some meaningful appraisal of Thanksgiving Break. your external duties. improves your intellectual and grinding. I become so the place on campus where I’ve been living. You’d be BC Film Club attends St. Louis Film Festival wrong. by Clayt Scheller The thing about the men’s side of first floor Butler is that On Saturday, November were in attendance. Despite Frontenac, Film Club joined Lillard (that’s Shaggy from it defies neat classification. I 17, members of the Blackburn a detour-laden trip through forces with College Counselor 2002’s “Scooby Doo,” for really struggle to associate any College Film Club attended the St. Louis, the three arrived Rob Weis – who happened to those keeping track at home). kind of overarching identity 21st annual Whitaker St. Louis at Plaza Frontenac in time be in St. Louis at the time – at Film Club and Rob Weis with the floor except for the International Film Festival for a bite to eat at St. Louis the Delmar Loop. The four parted ways shortly after the fact that everybody living here (SLIFF), where participating Bread Co. Afterward they wandered around the Loop, movie ended. Szerletich, is part of the Wellness Living theatres screened over 400 attended the Plaza Frontenac briefly stopping by Vintage Martin and Scheller rounded Learning Community. Most critically-acclaimed short and Cinema’s 6:15p.m. screening Vinyl to browse its selection off the trip by further exploring rooms on the floor only have feature films from around the of “The Rabbi’s Cat,” a French before going to the Tivoli the Loop and subsequently one inhabitant; owing to some world. animated film directed by Theater at 9:15 p.m. There, heading back to Blackburn in of that independence, I think Film Club members Antoine Delesvaux and Joann they caught a showing of “Fat high spirits. it’s fair to say that it’s not very Aaron Szerletich, John Sfar. Kid Rules the World,” the cliquey here. Martin and Clayt Scheller After leaving Plaza directorial debut of Matthew It’s a substance-free floor, so drunken revelry is kept to a minimum. Actually, as far Stoddard Sleepover as I can tell, revelry of any by Ray Johnson kind is kept to a minimum. On Saturday November of “SpongeBob Squarepants” It’s really quiet– there have 17, Stoddard Hall Resident and a variety of movies via been days where the hum of Assistant Rachael Lancey Netflix. Though there were not the microwave (which is now hosted a sleepover in the many residents that attended, sadly out of commission) and spacious parlor. Invitations everyone that did come out the sound of doors closing were sent to residents from enjoyed themselves, taking are the only indicators that every dorm on the campus pictures, joking about each anybody even lives here. to come out and have a good other PJs and eating candy Of course, I spend a good time. This event consisted of and Krabby Patties. The event deal of my time in Butler residents staying up all night turned out to be a good and sleeping, so take what I’ve in which they played games quiet one as residents woke up written with a grain of salt. and enjoyed a big helping of the next morning and returned PHOTO COURTESY OF RACHAEL LANCEY For what it’s worth, though, Krabby Patties (hamburgers). to their normal resting beds. (left to right) Top row: Jack Homan, Rachael Lancey, Haley Cohan. Middle it’s a pretty nice place to live. row: Natasha Anthony, Edia Mushundusi, Sharrika Wyatt, Ray Johnson. They watched various episodes Bottom row: Paul Kline, Sydney Walsh. Arts & Entertainment 6 • The ’Burnian [email protected] December 2012
your head back in laughter. In classic hit “Mickey” by Toni “Pitch Perfect”: Aca-awesome! a scene where another girl asks Basil to “Titanium” by David by Sarah Collman Fat Amy why she calls herself Guetta, the soundtrack of Fat Amy she retorts that it’s “Pitch Perfect” has something Vomiting is not something an antisocial student to the front of things they say, such “so twig bitches like you don’t for everyone. A scene where I enjoy watching. When this inspirational leader of an all- as “that’s aca-awesome” or do it behind my back.” Snarky the college a cappella groups fall’s hit movie “Pitch Perfect” girl a cappella group. “we’re going to have aca- comments like these make the are going head to head in a opens with a girl throwing Though the outcome of babies.” Aca-seriously? movie great fun for sarcasm- pre-competition challenge up on stage, I almost left the the movie is rather predictable, Thankfully the hilarious loving college students such as and Beca begins singing theatre. That would have been the twists along the way make characters and kick-ass myself. “No Diggity” by Blackstreet a big mistake. up for it. However, there are soundtrack make up for these Considering the focus is is enticing enough to reach The film follows Beca points where even the most minor downfalls. With Rebel on college a cappella groups, eargasm. Even if a cappella (Anna Kendrick) through her un-critical viewers would roll Wilson playing the part of it is an absolute must that the isn’t something that you initial college experience. their eyes. Characters have Fat Amy, an overweight but music be nothing less than typically find appealing, it’s With the help of a love an annoying habit of putting confident member of the group, fantastic. The range of music hard to avoid mentally rocking interest, she transforms from “aca” (as in a cappella) in you cannot help but throw is all-encompassing. From the out to this movie.
Toward the end of the meal closer to footie pajamas than for audience members who Madrigal the skit began. Owen Meredith a terrifying monster – to tap laughed as they scribbled silly Dinner satisfies cracked up the crowd with his dance. Aper met hysterical notes to others at the dinner. usual zany antics as the court laughter and applause as he Although the production by Katie Ward jester, Jesse Medina got some danced at the skit’s climax. had a few challenges such as an On November 16 and 17 giggles as the seer/teller and Audience members were only partially updated program DCC was transformed into a Tayler Edelen amused as the not the only ones surprised and some stilted dialog, the medieval court, and those at court thespian. However, the by Aper’s performance. Zobel evening was enjoyed by all. the annual Madrigal Dinner scene-stealer was Blackburn commented after opening The court’s vocal performances were transported into the past Provost Dr. Jeff Aper. night that Aper had never represented Blackburn Voices for an evening of singing, In the prepared skit, a gotten “so into the dancing” well, Sodexo’s catering was comedic skits and food. group of bumbling, cowardly during rehearsals. tasty and note-passing became Directed by Dr. Elizabeth knights have to get a dragon – Throughout the evening, an entertainment of its own. Zobel and facilitated by played by Dr. Aper in a costume costumed pages passed notes the Blackburn Performing Arts Department, this year’s dinner was well attended and successful. Students Taylor Critchfield and Katie Reif played the king and queen of court. At their side were Sawyer Burton, Jeanette Kelly, Morgan Baldner and Evan Johnson. As attendees ate, the court PHOTOS BY KATIE WARD performed traditional songs PHOTO BY KATIE WARD (top to bottom) DeAaron Williams, (left to right) Jeanette Kelly, Jesse Medina, Evan Johnson, Katie Reif, Morgan Baldner, Taylor Critchfield. Dr. Aper, Owen Meredith. a capella. Christmas-themed horror movies Spring musical by Adam Trovillion announced by Marissa Watson I love the Christmas season “Black Christmas” was conservatives took issue arrives, he decides to don a and everything I associate original, and director Bob with the subject matter and Santa outfit and give gifts to Blackburn College’s with it: bright lights, pure Clark creates an atmosphere of successfully lobbied to have good children while punishing Performing Arts Department snow, fresh green pine trees genuine dread and unease. The the film removed from theaters wicked adults, demonstrating has announced that the Spring and spatters of jolly red blood. film’s final scene is perhaps shortly after its release. At seasonal largesse and 2013 musical will be the Everybody knows and loves the most disquietingly eerie the time, film critic Leonard homicidal menace in equal Broadway hit “Urinetown.” classic holiday movies such ending in horror movie history. Maltin called it a “worthless quantities. The out-of-the-blue “Urinetown” is set in a as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” but Silent Night, Deadly splatter film” and asked, fantastical ending must be seen time where water has become horror fanatics among us love Night (1984) – The “What’s next? The Easter to be believed. extremely scarce, so the Christmas-themed fright films controversy surrounding this Bunny as a child molester?” Silent Night, Bloody government has placed a ban so we too can celebrate. Here infamous slasher is actually One can only dream. Night (1972) – This obscure on private toilets. Citizens are a few of my favorites. more salacious than the film Christmas Evil (1980) ‘70s horror flick which features are not only forced to use Black Christmas (1974) – itself. 18-year-old Billy, having – Less of a horror film than a cast of Andy Warhol regulars public bathrooms but must More frightening than standing watched his parents murdered a psychological drama, the deserves greater recognition. pay. Theater professor Dr. with your grandmother by a man dressed as Saint Nick seasonal slasher Christmas An unknown maniac is loose Kate Roark says “’Urinetown’ underneath mistletoe, “Black and then spent his formative Evil is more likely to in a small Massachusetts town, is one of the funniest new Christmas” is one of the years in a Catholic orphanage, make your skin crawl with hanging out at an abandoned musicals of the past few years. downright creepiest horror is somewhat less than well- discomfort than send chills mansion and killing anyone There are lovers, rebellions, movies ever made, a landmark adjusted. After receiving a job of terror running down your who drops by. Although the cops, murders and ghosts in the slasher subgenre. As playing Santa Claus at a toy spine. After being traumatized plot is a bit hard to follow and in the show - something for Christmas break approaches, store, Billy snaps and goes on a by a childhood incident in the pacing is almost glacial at everyone!” a sorority is harassed by killing spree in order to punish which he spies his father points, its low-key atmosphere Blackburn theater majors ominous phone calls; soon “naughty” behavior. Because dressed as Santa Claus getting is truly creepy and there are a will perform or serve on crew after, members begin to go “Silent Night, Deadly Night” naughty with his mother, few brutally gory kill scenes to in the musical. However, the missing or turn up dead. is far too ineptly made to be Harry, a toymaker develops liven up the proceedings. auditions, which were held in Although it would be regarded scary, it is great cheesy fun. an unhealthy obsession with Bothwell on November 28 and as hackneyed today, in 1974 However, repressed religious Santa Claus. When Christmas 30, were open to the Blackburn and Carlinville community. Rehearsals for the musical Help enrich Blackburn’s campus culture: if you’ve seen a film, read a book will start in the Spring 2013 or heard an album that you would recommend - or reprimand - semester. Performances will run from April 11-21, 2013. submit a review to the ’Burnian and spread the word. Mark your calendars! Opinion & Forum December 2012 [email protected] The ’Burnian • 7
when Asher Roth can tell us in The “Sudden Freedom Effect”: Freshmen Gone Wild one verse of his song “I Love by Sarah Collman College” what the college College: a time for majority of the campus had experience is really about: experimenting. Is that heard about the signs. But “That party last night was really what the college why? Why does the entire awfully crazy I wish we taped it experience has become? campus discuss a sign about I danced my ass off and had What happened to sex and not important issues this one girl completely naked learning and preparing such as governmental matters? Drink my beer and for the day when we We aren’t living with our smoke my weed but my look for a job? What parents anymore. Permission good friends is all I need is it about living in a is no longer needed if we want missed class and half-assed our Pass out at 3, wake up at 10, dorm that turns students to go out. We can go anywhere homework. Once the weekend go out to eat then do it again in their late teens and at any time. This is what I call comes we feel the need to Man, I love college.” early twenties into a the “Sudden Freedom Effect.” celebrate that we survived one This type of media pack of wild, rampaging Being thrown into a world more week of classes. That’s representation of college partiers? where we suddenly control our where partying and drinking enforces the idea that college In October signs own actions can be liberating come into play. is a time to go crazy and appeared in the halls but also destructive. Drinking (no, I don’t just have no regrets. Is it right? of Jones that read, “If No one is breathing down mean students over 21) and Probably not. Should students you are going to have our necks to go to classes or do smoking (no, I don’t just mean be focused more on academics sex, close your window. homework, so what do we do? PHOTO BY KATIE WARD cigarettes) are major players rather than having a good The above sign was spotted on the first floor You are disturbing the We skip, and we never fail to in college parties. We want time? Absolutely. Is that going of Jones Hall on the morning of October 23 other residents.” Within procrastinate. Then we stress to let loose! We want to have to happen? Not a chance. and caused a campus-wide stir for days after. twenty-four hours, the out about tests because we fun! And why wouldn’t we
“It’s not me. It’s definitely you.” Man, I Hate Like a Woman The Friend-Zone in Heterosexual Culture by Haley Welch by Katie Ward “Men suck.” This is a cut the man’s disco stick off, remain friends, she is entirely sentence most women have I realized: 1. No one should in her right to dictate her heard, if not said themselves. ever buy that girl a hacksaw, social life; no matter what the It has become the battle cry of and 2. If a man said he would guy has done for her, he is not every psychotic ex-girlfriend chop a girl’s lady parts off we entitled to her affection - and in the countryand a bandwagon would have had an outright she certainly doesn’t owe him. the media has recently jumped brawl. Instead, the professor I find it interesting that on. Women have resorted to just laughed awkwardly andthe the most prominent victim of classifying men as jerks, liars male students stayed silent. Women seem to have a knack the mythical friend-zone is or cheaters and taken every Curious about how men felt for ignoring nice guys in favor equally mythical: the nice guy. chance they can to verbally about this social phenomenon, of reforming a “bad boy” The nice guy is left behind beat the crap out of mankind. I asked friends Ian Cox and and then are shocked when it For this argument, let’s in high school because he is Movie titles like “John Tucker Andrew Mefferttheir opinions. backfires on them. They then say “guys/girls” because passive and sensitive. When Must Die” or songs like “Do It Cox responded, “Let’s just say opt to play the victim and “adolescent males/females” he likes a girl, he befriends Like A Dude” by Jessie J have men are put down so much assume that their misfortune sounds too scientific. Let’s her and is “there” for her. But only furthered this tendency now I cannot comfortably give came about because ALL men face it: my only evidence is when he leans in for that kiss, to jokingly threaten or diss my opinion.” This statement are jerks, not because they what I’ve seen. But stick with the girl pulls away. Why? guys with little or no social immediately sent red flags made a boneheaded choice. me because you’ve seen it, too. According to the friend- repercussions. This bitter flying in my mind because if The only response I have to A guy hopes to date a girl, zone myth, she has only attitude towards men that has a womanhad said something this isif the only place you look but the only kiss he gets is the toyed with the nice guy while come about in our generation similar, society would be a lot for something is in a dumpster, kiss of death: “You’re such a waiting for a bad boy. Clearly is a problem for a number of more disturbed. don’t be shocked when all you good friend!” So many guys that’s the only explanation, reasons. Why? Because except Meffert also voiced find is trash. wince at “friend” that you’d right? There’s no chance that for a few jerks, most guys annoyance on how men are So the next time you get think it’s the new f-word. he simply misread the signals, aren’t waiting in the wings portrayed, specifically in the your torches and pitchforks Revelation: the friend- is there? with a chloroform cloth to dating world. “I hear all the ready for a good ole’ manhunt, zone doesn’t really exist. It’s a It’s beyond me how any mess up our day, ladies. time, ‘Chivalry is dead’ and stop and decide if your social invention - a myth. guy who expects romantic While sitting in class I crap like that. But it’s not dead; theoretical John Tucker really Instead of owning up gratification for his kindness was struck by how bad this there are true men out there does need to die, or if you’re to the messy reality of can call himself “nice.” new trend of man hating has every day being kind and sweet just on a “men suck” tirade dating, rejected guys shirk Adolescent sexuality is become. After listening to a to their friends, girlfriends, of your own. Either way, you responsibility. It’s easier to tricky enough on its own; girl go on a tirade about how wives and family.”This should still probably put the claim a girl pegged you as a let’s leave out unnecessary men are jerks and that if she statement brought to life a pitchfork down. friend - making it impossible antagonism, huh? was ever cheated on she would trend I have noticed repeatedly. to woo her - than to accept that you didn’t appeal to her. Perpetuating the myth The ’Burnian staff of the friend-zone isn’t just thanks its readers and lazy or cowardly; it’s flat- the larger Blackburn out socially irresponsible. To community for providing claim that girls victimize guys diverse voices and by friend-zoning them is to creating thoughtful say that guys are inherently entitled to girls’ affection. discussion. I’m not saying there aren’t Hope to see you girls who manipulate guys only to ultimately deny them. (and your ideas) Those girls are out there. next semester! PHOTO BY NATASHA CASEY But in the more common (left to right) Top row: Chelsea Jacobs, Clayt Scheller, Adam Trovillion, Sarah Collman, Ron Smith. Bottom row: Emily scenario of a girl wanting to Fisher, Traci Kamp, Amber Smith, Katie Ward, Haley Welch, Kayla Koyne. Not pictured: Brandon Ellis, Marissa Watson. Athletics 8 • The ’Burnian [email protected] December 2012
is progressing very quickly. Currently the team’s record is looking to take advantage of Basketball season rolls through Their understanding of 0-3 with 23 games left in the that into the conference season. by Emily Fisher teamwork and chemistry will season. The team consists of We’re playing some tough With basketball season score being 60-51. The team be very important as we work Danea Smith, Jamie Russow, non-conference teams that upon us, Blackburn students consists of Lanard James, each and every day to meet our Erin Bell, Rashonda Willis, will push us to get better and can look forward to an exciting Jahmiya Campbell, Lucas goals. We have a competitive Charitie Goodman, Danique hopefully we will learn from season with the men and Rochkes, Nihat Girgin, Colin schedule and that spirit and Smith, Shelby Smith, Kylie those games and find success women’s basketball teams. Gowin, Kelly Williams, Tyler team togetherness will be Sparks, Ashley Miller and in that process. We’re looking The season kicked off for the Moore, Jonathan Lowry, Evan very important for continued Briana Rae. to have solid contributions men on November 16, where Wells, Diarra Cropper, Austin growth as a team.” Head Coach Jen from our two senior captains: they faced Illinois College Kirby, James Gowin, Jeremy The season kicked off Windmiller states, “This Kylie Sparks and Rashonda and fell 41-78. They won their King, Matthew Chandler and for the women’s team on season we expect to build upon Willis.” first home game on November Jonathan Griffel. November 16 when the the progress that started last To look at the upcoming 20 when they played against Head Coach Jason Beavers faced Wheaton season. We have more game basketball schedules, you can Millikin University with the Baribeau states, “The team College and fell 28-81. experience this year, and are go to Blackburn’s website. Interested in BC sports? The ’Burnian staff is looking for a sports writer for next semester! - Attend games - Interview players & coaches - See your game previews/reviews published - Get paid! $$$ Contact Professor Natasha Casey at [email protected] for more info.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PR This season’s basketball team poses proudly in Dawes Gymnasium. Women’s basketball December 1 game Men’s basketball December 1 game The women’s basketball added 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. but came out in the second half The men’s basketball team Blackburn shot 9-20 team lost to Fontbonne Briana Rae collected 10 and shot 4 for 31. Both teams lost against Fontbonne on from the line and 28-58 from University by a score of 54-46 points and 6 boards for the were less than average from Saturday by a score of 81-68. the field. The Beavers also on Saturday afternoon. Beavers. the free throw line. Fontbonne Blackburn had a 6-0 lead, outrebounded the Griffins by Shelby Smith lead scorers Blackburn shot 2 for 32 was 4 for 188 while Blackburn but Fontbonne maintained a a 43-37 margin. Fontbonne’s with 19 points. Smith also from the field in the first half was 10 for 23. slight lead throughout the first Blake Welch lead all scorers half. The Beavers ended with a by notching 26 points on the 13 point deficit. afternoon. The leading scorer was The Beavers are now 0-7 senior Brandon Adams with 18 on the year and will go to the points. He and Diarra Cropper University of Dubuque next had 7 rebounds. Jon Griffel Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled added 12 points. for 4 p.m. Game recaps brought to you by the Sports Information Department
PHOTO COURTESY OF PR This season’s women’s basketball team gathers in Dawes Gymnasium. Double Instruction Period Schedule If your class meets: Your Final Class Meets: At this time: Monday 08:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 12 08:00-09:50 a.m. Monday 09:00 a.m. Friday, December 14 08:00-09:50 a.m. Monday 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 12 10:00-11:50 a.m. Monday 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 14 10:00-11:50 a.m. Monday 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 01:00-02:50 p.m. Monday 01:00 p.m. Friday, December 14 01:00-02:50 p.m. Monday 02:00 p.m. Wendesday, December 12 03:00-04:50 p.m. Monday 03:00 p.m. Friday, December 14 03:00-04:50 p.m. Tuesday 08:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11 08:00-09:50 a.m. Tuesday 09:30 a.m. Thursday, December 13 08:00-09:50 a.m. Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11 10:00-11:50 a.m. Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13 10:00-11:50 a.m. Tuesday 02:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 01:00-02:50 p.m. Monday Night Class Tuesday, December 11 07:00-09:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Class Thursday, December 13 07:00-09:30 p.m. All double instruction periods are scheduled for the regular classroom.