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Volume 84, Issue 22 Web Edition SERVING BREVARD COLLEGE SINCE 1935 March 13, 2019 ‘Namaste India’ ByStudent Carmen Boone presents her study abroad experience Copy Editor Symbiosis International University, pre- Luz Hernandez is a senior at Brevard College departure advising and planning, courses were that spent the Spring semester of her junior taught in English , cultural field trips, KEI onsite year studying abroad in India. She gave her help 24/7 and Hindi language offered.” presentation about it on Thursday, Feb. 21 at St. Next Hernandez spoke about Pune, India, Philip’s Episcopal Church. The silent auction the city she lived in. It has the eighth largest started at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 and economy and sixth highest per capita income then the presentation was at 7. in the country. It also has the highest number of First, Hernandez gave a little background engineering colleges in India. Aga Khan Palace about why she wanted to study abroad. Her is in Pune as well, the place where Ghandi, his reasons were: her high school experience wife and his secretary were held as prisoners “sparked” the idea, she wanted to “challenge during the “Quiet Movement” in 1942. It’s a [her] adaptability and self-reliance and open very historic place. mindedness” and “be taught in a different Where Hernandez stayed, her dorm was called setting.” a hostel. She thought of it like a “five star hotel.” A lot of preparation and work went into the It was very well furnished and had plenty of the planning of a semester abroad. Hernandez’s necessities, there was a washer installed after a advisor helped her find the KEI (Knowledge little while of washing clothes by hand and the Photo by Peter Trench Exchange Institute) Program. Knowing that she room was cleaned once a week by a worker. A couple things she noticed right away were that Hernandez speaks about her studies in India to wanted to study in an Asian country, Hernandez community members chose India. There was a package for the all the international students were seperated program in India that included “University: from the Indian students. The Indian students See ‘Namaste India’ on page 3 Stand Up, Speak Out IWIL to host domestic violence awareness event By Mary Lewe Managing Editor Students from IWIL say that the event will psychology Lisa Busche. Every spring, second year students from primarily educational, but will also include fun “I think the biggest thing I learned is that Brevard College’s Institute for Women in activities like button-making and a self-defense you can’t just tell someone who’s in an abusive Leadership (IWIL) tackle an issue faced by class. relationship to ‘just leave,’ because it could be the Brevard community. The students spend “We’re going to have a lot of resources a very dangerous situation for them,” Cameron a year planning an event that will benefit the from organizations like RAINN, whose main Ranslow said. “The person who’s being abused community in some way. purpose is to prevent domestic violence is the expert on the relationship and he or she This year, the returning IWIL students are nationwide; and resources from SAFE, which knows what their partner is capable of doing. taking on domestic violence in the Brevard area is Transylvania County’s domestic violence “I always just thought it was as simple as by hosting an educational and recreation event. prevention organization,” student Cameron getting someone to listen to you, but it’s not as “We’re getting ready for a big event in Ranslow said. simple as that,” she said. April, we do have a name for it: Stand Up and To prepare for the event, the students have Stand Up and Speak Out: Brevard College Speak Out: Brevard College Versus Domestic gotten to speak with experts from SAFE, as well Versus Domestic Violence will take place on Violence,” student Claire Wylie said in an as BC’s own counselor Dee Dasburg, magistrate Wed., April 17 from 4-8 p.m. on campus at interview. Mary Ann Hollocker and assistant professor of Tornado Alley. Page 2 Campus News The Clarion | March 13, 2019 Lip sync showdown By Bry’Kendrick Moore Staff Writer His song selection and use of props helped After much time, effort and planning, fun for all of us. We felt every twist, turn, and the story along and I appreciated what went Brevard hosted its lip sync battle on Feb. 27. leap she had for us. Emma finished in second into it. Even with a super solid performance Around this time every year, the students and place. he didn’t place. faculty come together to enjoy the best lip The final act that dazzled us was by the duo The top three acts were very tight for syncing Brevard has to offer. of Daniel Ethridge and Ryan Burnette. The pair placement. The third place spot went to The acts on display were some of the best brought out their fiddles and ‘played’ for the Hope Evans for her performance of “Lady I’ve seen in my years at the college. A lot of crowd. They played “The Devil Went Down to Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, new faces came to join us on the evening which Georgia” by Charlie Daniels. Mya, and Pink. She shocked the crowd with was quite a treat for all involved. They played with a story and really made it one her song choice, but delivered on all fronts. One of the veterans gave us the same good that we all could get behind which is probably Her confidence was felt throughout the vibes he always does. Kendall James had why they came in first this year. Overall, it was audience and it gave me confidence just another go around and gave us another fantastic solid show from all the performers. watching it.With clean lip syncing and smooth performance of the night. He has always been moves she landed in the third place spot. The a crowd favorite for any talent competition and next performance did the exact same for a lot he never fails to bring a smile to all who watch. of people. A personal favorite of mine was Michal Emma Moore made us feel invincible with Phillips and his team. His act was full of her song of choice “S.L.U.T.” by Bea Miller. comedy and many major throwbacks that had This ultimately was a calling card to all about the crowd singing along through out. He had self acceptance and owning who you are no some great choreography that really brought matter what. She did a wonderful job with her the act together. choreography. It wasn’t just fun for her it was the Clarion

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‘NamasteContinued from page 1 India’ where as the liberal arts students were seen as explained some of her favorite foods while awareness” to how other cultures live. “I more care free. Symbiosis means “mutually being a vegetarian in India. She talked about gained experience, I also learned to appreciate beneficial relationship between different pav bhaji which is thick veggie curry, rolled what I have,” said Herendez as well as, “what people or groups.” That is why the school was up pancake which is food from Southern I can do with what I gained and how I share set up the way it was. India and momos which is like what we call it with others.” Then she shared a quote she Her class schedule was a bit of an issue once dumplings. She also showed some photos of found to sum up her experience: “Traveling she arrived. The classes she had preregistered Indian Chinese and Middle Eastern food such — it leaves you speechless then turns you for were not in rotation for the Spring as veggie manchurian, spicy potato fries and into a storyteller.” semester she was there. She had to pick out falafel wrap. Anyone who would like to know more can all new classes. Hernandez ended up taking While studying abroad, Hernandez visited visit Hernandez’s blog at codenamel.wixsite. “Hindi, Representation Of Gender in Image five states, ten cities and one beach town. A com/namasteindia and Word (film, TV, Literature, Advertising/ couple that she highlighted were “Virupaksha The proceeds from Hernandez’s silent Music), Women Philosophers ( Judith Butler/ Temple” dedicated to Lord Shiva and then the auction were half in support of Canterbury Susan Sontag/ Hannah Arendt) and Ballroom birth place of Hanuman in Hampi. and half in support of Joshua Spaugh, a and Latin American Dances (7 styles of Hernandez then talked about the caste student studying abroad in Leon, France in ballroom).” The classes started at 7:30 a.m. system in India. The top of the pyramid is June of 2019. Looking forward, he hopes and were each two hours long with a fifteen Brahmins, the priestly and academic class. to gain from his trip knowledge of customs minute break. Then is Kshatriyas, the rulers, administrators and culture, a new perspective in life and to There were a couple styles unique to India and warriors. Third comes Vaishyas, artisans, somehow better North Carolina with growth, that Hernandez saw at her school. They were tradesmen, farmers and merchants. Fourth is change, a diverse economy and maybe even “Palazzo pants, the Kurta, the Sari and Salwar Shudras, manual laborers. Last is Dalitas, street create more jobs. Lastly, Spaugh wants to Kameez which was a Pakistan national dress. cleaners and people with menial tasks. “This is inspire future generations to overcome any Learning the language was an adventure as still very embedded in social customs & shapes challenges they may face. well. She learned how to say several phrases, the way Hindus live,” said Hernandez. Hernandez and Spaugh would encourage including “Aap se milkar kushi hui,” which To conclude her presentation, Hernandez everyone to study abroad. The growth and means “nice to meet you.” mentioned why she wanted to share her experience gained is worth it all. Hernandez showed some photos and experience with us. She said it was to “bring

Photo by Peter Trench Hernandez stands in front of an audience at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church to showcase her experience studying abroad in India. Page 4 Opinion The Clarion | March 13, 2019 Don’t blame the victim part II By Julie Carter men are lying about what they experienced to image of a man long dead? You can’t. He Opinion Editor lamentations that the creators are ruining the isn’t a person anymore. You can only hurt image of Michael Jackson. his enterprise. When did it become logical to While we were enjoying the start to our Neither one of these points matter. defend the image of one’s enterprise? Spring Break, HBO broadcasted a documentary What point do these men have to lie about It is shameful how these men are being in two parts entitled “Leaving Neverland.” The these situations so many years after their abuse treated in the public landscape. Why do we documentary tells the graphic story of two men as well as the death of the man who did it? feel it necessary to shame anyone who comes who were abused as boys by famous musician Some have called into question why the men forward about rape, abuse, and assault? It is Michael Jackson. waited so long to put out a documentary telling absolutely sickening. For many, the documentary was little more their stories. There is one response to this: it than another passing moment in the rumor doesn’t matter. It is monumentally difficult to mill that surrounds Michael Jackson’s alleged come forward about abuse, so the fact that they abuse of young boys. These people were ready came forward at all is shocking. Also, an icon to defend Jackson the moment the broadcast like Michael Jackson being your abuser is a was made. whole new level of fear. Who will believe you Several arguments have been made about were hurt by someone everyone loves? the documentary from the belief that the On the other hand, how can you ruin the Photo from Deadline.com Clean up after your dogs, PLEASE By Mary Lewe Managing Editor In reality, according to information from the green spaces and waterways and, according to The beautiful green spaces across the Brevard National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), NOLS, it can be a factor in something called College campus are hard to miss upon first it can take up to six months for an orange peel “nutrient pollution.” visiting. Sadly, it seems that some of us who get and as long as two years for a banana peel When levels of nitrogen rise in the to enjoy the campus frequently have begun to to completely decompose. This means that environment, it can allow for algae blooms take it for granted. carelessly tossing food waste on the ground and even fish kills. In an area known as “the “The litter I have the most trouble with is dog could create an eyesore that long outlasts the land of waterfalls,” we must do a better job of poop that is left by inattentive dog owners both time it would take to walk the same trash to a protecting our water and wildlife. from the community and on campus,” Rebeccah garbage can. “It’s called eutrophication,” Maureen Rojas, a student at BC, said in an interview. In the time it takes to rot and decompose, Drinkard, assistant professor of environmental Rojas is not the only student to notice the that food waste can attract animals which studies and community ecologist said. “Excess increase in litter. otherwise may not be found in the middle of nutrients lead to a decrease in dissolved oxygen, The issue of littering is not confined to a college campus. More importantly, garbage which can disrupt wildlife including fish.” residential areas of campus, however it is and litter can introduce nutrients and chemicals Whether it’s an aluminum can or a bag of commonly noticed on the ground outside of to the ground and waterways that simply does dookie, it’s up to every individual to do their dormitory windows, presumably from students’ not belong. part to keep our campus beautiful. While tossing of trash from their windows. Littering can be particularly detrimental when the maintenance staff at the college does a “We’re seeing the same thing, where people it comes to improper disposal of animal waste tremendous job of cleaning up our mess, it are throwing their trash out the window and (read: dog poo). should not come down to another person to trying to get their trash into the dumpster,” Jenny “Any kind of waste product from any living clean up a mess someone else created. Kafsky said. Kafsky is a professor of wilderness thing will pollute waterways,” Kafsky said. In most cases the only excuse for littering leadership and chair of Brevard College’s While some litter may be easy to ignore, in pure laziness. Our campus has many well- experiential education program. stepping in dog poop is likely to catch anyone’s placed and frequently emptied garbage cans, As part of the WLEE faculty, Kafsky has attention. “It’s just not fair for students to as well as a dumpster for each residence hall. noticed litter surrounding Jones Hall, where be walking through dog poop late at night,” Some people may simply not care about many WLEE classes meet. student Rebeccah Rojas said. “On a nice sunny the environment. If that sounds like you, “Everyday when I’m coming into my office, day, I can’t use that area [near the Villages] I would urge you to instead consider your I’m usually picking up trash,” Kafsky said. She because there’s dog poop and litter all over it.” fellow classmates, professors and community has noticed everything from dental floss to food Although many dog owners are responsible members who spend time on campus. bags. and pick up after their pets, it only takes one bad Do it for the fish, do it for your friends or do One common misconception about litter is apple to spoil the whole bunch, and leaving dog it for the community; whatever your reasons that things that will eventually decompose are waste behind does far more than ruin someone’s for being green, a minor change in behavior okay to just leave on the ground. For example, shoes for a day. The nutrients and chemicals can make a big difference on our little campus. compostable items like orange and banana peels. in dog waste are not naturally occurring in our March 13, 2019 | The Clarion Arts & Life Page 5 Movie Review

ThrillerBy Kenny Cheek moreFlick about their life, as a way of attempting‘The to him from the wholeGift’ thing. Staff Writer befriend them. This is shown to have had much more effects However, Simon becomes quiet jealous of the on Gordo than Simon thought it would have; kind gestures Gordo makes to them, seeing it as a kid, Gordo’s father almost beat him within As we’ve grown, choosing to either leave as his attempt to move in on his wife and swipe an inch of his life because he thought his son our hometowns or stay put, we manage to find her up. He constantly makes fun of the shy man was gay. Robyn is disgusted by his actions, old friends or colleagues from back in the day. and tries to get Robyn to agree with him, but and finding out that he had been sabotaging his Depending on the relationship we had with to no avail. coworkers jobs and lives, she decides that she them, it could be fun and happy, or awkward After confronting Gordo and telling him that doesn’t know her husband anymore. and annoying. they no longer want his “creepy” and annoying The ending is one that leaves it up to the Truly nothing could be worse than that of gifts and company, Simon finds that his wife is viewer. Clearly, Simon has been made to be Simon and Robyn’s case in the 2015 film, “The unhappy. She clearly does not agree with him, the bad guy throughout, and Gordo is simply Gift.” This drama/mystery movie revolves but does not voice her opinion. the bullied victim from childhood. However, around the strange occurrences when the Through a lot of paranoia about Gordo Gordo leaves one last present for Simon when he couple meet Gordon, aka “Gordo,” a supposed appearing at their house and possibly harming arrives home, having left Robyn in the hospital friend of Simon’s from when they were in her while Simon is away, Robyn has a fainting with their newborn baby boy. school. accident. Simon blames it on the pills he finds A tape revealing that Gordo may or may not From the very beginning of the movie, we hidden in her desk, but this only leads to a fight have molested Robyn while she was passed out can see that Simon is the businessman who with Robyn begging Simon to apologize to months ago which leaves the question in the air wants everything perfect in his life, a perfect Gordo about everything he has done. as to who the father of the new baby could be. house, a perfect wife and a perfect child. Instead, Simon confronts Gordo once more Just like the lie Simon made that ruined Gordo’s Robyn, the more quiet and submissive of the and beats him up, leaving him badly wounded. life, Gordo has now made a lie or a horrible truth two, clearly wants to get back to work after the He does not tell Robyn and lies, saying that he that has ruined Simon’s “perfect” life. traumatic loss of their late baby. accepted his apology. Instead, Gordo sends a All in all, “The Gift” is much more intriguing The moment the two meet Gordo, the tension letter with a sentence about how he was willing to watch than read about. If you have not seen between Simon and him flares back to life from to “let bygones be bygones.” it, I strongly recommend it. I give the movie a 5 their high school days. Trying to be friendly Time goes by and we can see that the two have star rating; suspense and drama leak from every and civil, Gordo manages to get them plenty made up, and Robyn has become pregnant. She scene in the movie, and the actor’s only manage of grand gifts; from a fancy bottle of wine, to suspects what Gordo could have meant in his to sell the plot even more than the storyline does. koi fish and much more. letter and finds out through a series of events The twists and turns throughout the story leave Gordo believes all his actions to be nothing that Simon used to bully Gordo when they were the reader questioning whether or not Gordo but friendly, and continues to invite them to in school. He made up a lie about Gordo being could have done something so sinister, and ends dinners, gives them gifts and tries to find out molested by another man and how he “saved” up snatching a high rating because of it.

By Mary Lewe Horoscopes this week Managing Editor

Aries Leo Sagittarius Don’t fall for it! You may be tempted by a There will be no lack of excitement between Take a step back and a deep breath. Facing this scam this week. Be discerning and read before you and your friends this week. week will take some bravery. you sign. Taurus Virgo Capricorn You’ll be tempted to let secrets slip this week. Although you’ve been craving alone time, your Enjoy an added dose of comfort this week. Oversharing could come back to bite you. friendliness draws people in. Although you’re busy, enjoy the finer things.

Gemini Libra Aquarius Your generosity and energy can be fickle, and You may be struggling to cope with others Variety is the spice of life, so mix it up! It’s a not everyone will appreciate it. getting on your nerves. What’s really bothering good time to redecorate. you? Cancer Scorpio Pisces Loneliness and isolation may have been Be careful to avoid impulse purchases this This week you may feel overwhelmed. Don’t comfortable, but it’s time to get back out there. week. Avoid becoming defensive. multitask! Page 6 Sports The Clarion | March 13, 2019

ByBC Carmen Boonetennis team takes on Pfeiffer Copy Editor Louw but lost 1-6, 0-6. Ingram played at four three singles was Darden King, the first one The BC men’s and women’s tennis team but lost to Marchant scoring 2-6, 0-6. Alex to start singles and the last one to finish. She played Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC Glaze played number five singles and lost to battled for three sets against Craven and finally on Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m. Elliot 1-6, 1-6. The overall score for the men’s won with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Four singles The men’s team was missing two players and team was 0-9. was Cox who lost to Gray with scores of 1-6, therefore forfeited number three doubles and The women’s team triumphed over Pfeiffer 2-6. Correll played number five singles but number six singles. with several good wins. At number one doubles lost to Honeycutt 1-6, 1-6. Eleanor Flannery At number one doubles Tim Hengst and Tyler was Sam Sepe and Kelsey Kushner who had played at number six doubles and won against Frazee lost to T. Hubble and R. Ruiz with a an easy win against D. Sherrill and H. Dixon Hatley 6-3, 6-4. score of 1-8. Two doubles was Nathan Boepple with a score of 8-0. Two doubles was Jen Cox The next match for the BC tennis team is and Andrew Ingram who lost 0-8 to E. Elliot and Darden King who lost to C. Craven and S. at home on Thursday, March 14 at 1 p.m. and B. Marchant. Gray. Margaret Correll and Kenzie Bowman versus Spartanburg Methodist University. The Hengst played number one singles but lost beat M. Hatley and S. Honeycutt 8-5. following Saturday, March 16 the teams travel 2-6, 2-6 to Hubble. At number two was Frazee At one singles Sepe quickly won 6-0, 6-0 to Kentucky to play Berea College at 1 p.m. who fell to Ruiz with a score of 1-6, 4-6. against Dixon. Kushner won two singles Number three was Boepple who played E. against Sherrill scoring 6-0, 6-4. At number Mittring extends singles win streak to 14 matches in 6-3 Setback to Covenant Logan Hull in No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-4. 2 and 3 doubles, followed by wins in No. 4-6 By Joseph Marvin Senior Tim Hengst and freshman Tyler Frazee singles to claim the 6-3 conference victory over Assistant Sports Information Director also picked up singles wins on the evening. the Tornados. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Despite adverse Hengst cruised in No. 2 singles play, trumping BC returns to home action at the McCoy weather conditions, the Brevard College the Scots’ Paxton Haggerty, 6-1, 6-1. Frazee Tennis Complex on the campus of Brevard Tornados men’s tennis team (0-5, 0-2 USAS) picked up a No. 3 singles victory against College at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 as it was able to play its road USA South Conference Covenant freshman Ben Luke, 6-3, 6-1. faces off with Spartanburg Methodist College. matchup against Covenant College (3-4, 3-1 The Scots took all three points on the doubles To follow along with all the latest news and USAS) at an indoor facility at the McCallie side highlighted by a tight 8-7 decision in the updates surrounding Brevard College Athletics, School in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Tornados No. 1 doubles draw. BC’s Mittring and Hengst please follow the Tornados on Twitter and fell 6-3 to their counterparts from Lookout squared off with Covenant’s Haggerty & Trey Instagram @bctornados, subscribe to ‘Brevard Mountain, Ga. Wood, playing to a 7-7 tie before the Scots took College Tornados’’ on YouTube, follow Mittring pushed his impressive singles win the victory, winning the tiebreaker 7-3. ‘Brevard College Tornados’ on SoundCloud, streak up to 14 matches, defeating Covenant’s Covenant was able to secure victories in No. or like Brevard College Athletics on Facebook.

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Mittring on the court.