Happy Halloween ROPOLITAN Vol. 87, Issue 12 www.TropNews.com October 31, 2013 Student tased at fraternity party Valario Johnson suspected of smoking marijua- was walking out,” Dixon said. News Editor na at the ΑΤΩ party this past “The officer put his hands on weekend,” McCall said. me before even asking to see Kaiyan Radell Dixon, a McCall said some of the my identification.” freshman business administra- brothers smelled marijuana be- Dixon said he asked the of- tion major from Troy and non- ing burned inside of the ΑΤΩ ficer why he had to show his fraternity affiliate, was tased by house and went outside to no- ID, and he said the officer re- campus police after not show- tify the officer who was cover- plied by saying that Dixon was ing proper identification when ing the party. on private property and that he requested. The officer then walked must present his license when Dixon was charged with re- through the house, and Dixon it is requested. sisting arrest, disorderly con- was identified by one of the Dixon said he did not see duct and obstructing govern- brothers as the one smoking what that had to do with show- ment operations at Alpha Tau marijuana. The tasing incident ing his ID, so he continued to Omega’s OcTauberfest last started when Dixon refused to refuse, which is when the offi- Thursday. He was suspected comply, according to McCall. cer called for backup. of smoking marijuana at the The officer asked for Dixon’s According to the police re- Contributed photo fraternity’s annual Halloween identification, but he refused port, the officer took out a Tas- Kaiyan Dixon was tased and arrested after resisting arrest, dis- party, according to John Mc- to render his identification ac- er (stun gun) because orderly conduct and obstructing government operations after Call, chief of university police. cording to McCall and Dixon. allegedly smoking marijuana in the Alpha Tau Omega Frater- “We had a subject who was “The party was ending, and I See Tase, page 2 nity house during their philanthropy party. Nightwalk IT Department initiative set for Nov. 12 after SGA meeting Patrick Stephens Staff Writer The Student Government Association welcomed guest speaker Brittany Clarke, leadership scholar in charge of the Student IT Committee, and discussed the upcom- ing Nightwalk at this Tuesday’s meeting. “What I am doing is working with the IT department to form a focus group that involves all students, not just ones in spe- cific groups,” said Clarke, a sophomore information systems major from Brough- ton, “so that students could test products that might potentially be a part of campus, in order to give feedback before they are fully implemented.” During committee reports, several an- nouncements were made. One concerned the upcoming Nightwalk, an event that oc- curs every semester and allows students the opportunity to identify safety and se- Hannah Crews photo curity concerns on campus that they wish From left to right: Brittany Clarke, a sophomore informations systems major from New Brockton, Savannah Cas- to be made known to the university. sidy, a junior psyhology major from Florala, and Becca Lindsey, a senior elemtary education major from Ope- “Nightwalk will be held this semester lika. All three were in attendance at the IT department’s first student committee meeting. on Nov. 12, immediately following that night’s SGA Meeting,” said Senator Tay- lor Yates, representing the Student Welfare IT committee aimed at hearing student’s feedback Committee. “Everyone should try to at- Patrick Stephens omore information systems “This may be students giv- “The main thing they want- tend as it is a great opportunity to voice Staff Writer major from Broughton, who ing feedback on the app or ed to stress was that students any concerns you may have.” is heading this new initiative. what may need fixing,” she read the welcome-back email Business conducted concerning docket included the passing of three different A committee is being “So what we are really look- said. “It is mainly a review that the IT Department sends formed to allow students to ing for is for the students to group, talking about what organizational constitutions. These were out every year,” said Becca for the Alabama Rural Health Association, give feedback to the Troy come to us and tell us things we can do to enhance the IT Lindsey, a senior elementary University Information Tech- that they might like to see Department here at Troy, and Troy University Chapter, the Troy Univer- education major from Ope- sity Dolletes Dance Team and the Student nology Department. done by the IT department.” what some of the IT people lika who attended the meet- Veteran’s Association. “Mr. Greg Price, who is in It is hoped that students in- are wanting to do is beta test ing. “It basically talks about The rest of the meeting consisted of charge of the IT Department, volved in the committee will new products and allow stu- discussion of the annual bonfire pep -ral thought that it would be a give feedback about issues dents to provide what their all the things IT has to offer. They also spoke about an ly, held on Sorority Hill, to prepare for good idea if we worked with they face with technology thoughts are on the products.” tonight’s game against the University of update to Trojan Web Ex- the students to get more of but also get to try out campus The first meeting was held Louisiana Monroe. The SGA encourages the students involved in what technology updates before Monday at 100 University press, which is a eight- to students to come out for the Trojan Walk the IT Department is doing,” they are implemented, she Park, at the Troy University before the game at 3:30 p.m. and support said Brittany Clarke, a soph- said. Annex shared by CGI See IT, page 2 our Troy Trojans. ISCO plans November festival Aigerim Toleukhanova the university the most stu- room. The doors will open at Staff Writer dents, in descending order, are 5:30 p.m., and the festival will China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, start at 6 p.m. Food and entertainment from South Korea, India, Bangla- “At this festival we will have cultures around the world will desh, Nigeria, Nepal, Germany various performances from dif- be offered during Troy Univer- and Kenya. ferent international students as sity’s annual ISCO Festival just In the ISCO Festival, stu- well as from domestic Ameri- before the Thanksgiving break. dents from all over the world can students,” Chanakira said. The sponsor is the Interna- show their talents by singing, “We also have a great menu tional Student Cultural Orga- dancing and playing traditional with main meal, dessert and nization, created in 1975 by instruments. there will also be an exhibit of faculty members Nolan Hatch- ISCO holds this event to er, James Sherry and Edward show how important interna- different international foods, Merkel, according to Sherry, tional students are for Troy little souvenirs that internation- who is co-adviser of ISCO. University. al students have brought.” Troy University’s main Nyari Chanakira, a junior “The main highlight of ISCO campus has 707 international hospitality and tourism major Festival is to show the interna- Visarut Pawawongsak students from 69 countries ac- from Harare, Zimbabwe and tional and diverse body that we have in Troy. Even though we ISCO prepares for their festival which is set for November. cording to Ashley King, inter- president of ISCO, said the Troy’s international students will display their heritage’s talents. national student adviser. 2013 festival will be on Nov. The 10 countries that give 21 in the Trojan Center Ball- See ISCO, page 2 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 82°F | 68°F 74°F | 48°F 74°F | 42°F 68°F | 43°F 71°F | 52°F 73°F | 56°F 77°F | 59°F high low high low high low high low high low high low high low Sports Page 10 | [email protected] October 31, 2013 Soccer seeded fifth against Texas State Double trouble in SBC tournament Caleb Odom Sports Editor

The Trojan soccer team (8-9-1) wrapped up regular season play with a 0-0 draw on the road against Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday, Oct. 27. Troy is the No. 5 seed in the Sun Belt Conference Champi- onship hosted in San Marcos, Texas and is set to face the No. 4 seed and tournament host Texas State on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. “I think we have lined ourselves up probably in a very good scenario to move forward,” Troy Head Coach Chris Bentley said. “Everyone is excited about what is next.” The challenge is taking down a Texas State team that already got the best of the Trojans with a 2-1 victory in Troy on Sept. 29. “I think the key to it is we have to go in with the mindset that the season is on the line,” Bentley said. “We are at their place under the lights and you know that there is a lot of drama that’s associated with that.” If Troy can take down the Bobcats it will face the winner of the UALR Western Kentucky match played earlier in the day. The Trojan’s nil-to-nil draw on Sunday capped a regular season full of accomplishments leading into a postseason full of possibility. “It was disappointing to leave with that, but on the same side of things, finishing in a tie for fourth is a new program record Joshua Thurston photo which we’re proud of,” Bentley said. Senior guard Tevin Calhoun recorded a double-double in the win over Victory Tuesday. Part of the reason that Troy shut out the Ragin’ Cajuns on the road was some solid goalkeeping by Maddie Winter, who made nine saves in the match. Calhoun’s solid rebounding helps Troy in exhibition game “I think she had an all-conference performance,” Bentley said. “She positioned herself well. They weren’t dramatic Caleb Odom But it wasn’t just Williams and Calhoun who saves, but they were position saves. She kept us in the game.” Sports Editor played well in the 105-68 pounding of Victory. For Bentley and his team, the Texas State game is the only Senior guard Antoine “Smooth” Myers finished focus because it is win or go home. The Troy men’s basketball team began the Phil with 19 points and was 8 for 11 shooting field “The good news is we have the chance to right our wrongs,” Cunningham era with a lopsided 105-68 exhibi- goals while the 6-foot-8 senior Wes Hinton had Bentley said. “We get Texas State first round, which is a team tion win over Victory University Tuesday night, double digit rebounds with 10. that we felt that we didn’t play well against.” Oct. 29, at home. While Calhoun was racking up the offensive re- Senior guard and preseason All-Sun Belt player bounds, Hinton grabbed nine defensive rebounds Hunter Williams led the Trojans with 23 points for the Trojans. while senior forward Tevin Calhoun finished with Troy dominated Victory in the paint, scoring 64 a double-double (16 points and 11 rebounds) in points inside to the Eagles’ 28. the win. Another thing that Cunningham was pleased Calhoun’s 11 rebounds, seven of which were with was that his team stayed out of foul trouble offensive boards, helped kick-start a Troy offense in the game. that came out flat in the first 10 minutes. Both teams made mistakes early on with errant “Tevin changed the game,” Trojan head coach passes and lots of turnovers so Victory was right Phil Cunningham said. “It was a tight game, in there with Troy 23-23 at 10:42 in the first half, but fact, they led a little bit and we took a little lead, the Trojans were about to take control for good. but Tevin changed the game with about two or Williams made a 3-pointer to make it a 10-point three offensive rebounds.” lead with 5:48 remaining in the first, and Troy Williams found this shot at about the same time didn’t look back. and the point guard drained four 3-pointers in the “Once we settled down and figured out what game along with recording a team-high six as- they were doing offensively and got in a little sists. better groove defensively,” Cunningham said. “I “Got off to a little rocky start and then a cou- thought we were better offensively at that point.” ple of shots fell, but really, I’m not focused on It got ugly in the second half for Victory as scoring necessarily,” Williams said. “I’m a point Troy dominated the paint and pulled away to a guard. I’m looking to get teammates involved and commanding 20-point lead at times. everything.” With the exhibition over, the Trojans are now For Cunningham, Calhoun and Williams’ suc- focused on the tall task of playing Ole Miss in cess on the court is simply the byproduct of what Oxford on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. to begin the two seniors do during the week. the regular season. “They are both so consistent,” Cunningham Before that, fans will have the opportunity to said. “Every day they are the guys that work hard. meet the Troy players and coaches on Saturday, They never take a drill off. They never take a day Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. at basketball fan day in Trojan off. They are in the gym extra. They go all out all Arena. Joshua Thurston photo the time and their play is an example of when you Players will be signing schedule posters while Junior Georgia Wallis controlling the ball on Thursday. work hard like that, good things are gong to hap- popcorn and soft drinks will be free to all who pen and these guys have been doing it.” attend. Trojans crush West Florida 110-71 Hayden Warren Bamako, Mali led the team with five assists. Staff Writer “I’m a senior this year, and I feel like this year I’m going to actually play like a senior,” Bowie said. “It’s The Troy women’s basketball team handled West my last year so I need to step up and play like the senior Florida in an exhibition game Monday, winning 110-71. I am.” Sophomore guard Ashley Beverly-Kelley led the Junior Ronita Garrett and freshman Chant Lewis led team with 24 points while senior Joanna Harden scored the team with seven rebounds each. 20. West Florida made the first bucket to take an early “To come out with the first game jitters and shoot well lead before Troy went on a tear and scored 13 unan- at home in front of a crowd,” Troy head coach Chanda swered to take a 13-2 lead. Rigby said. “We’re happy.” The Argonauts were unable to recover, falling behind Fueled by a speedy, ball-hawking defense, the a fast-paced Troy attack. Trojans forced 26 total turnovers while only commit- At half, Troy had a 32-point lead, 62-30, and the ting 18 themselves. Trojans reached 80 points with 11:45 left in the second “We were able to score quickly off of those turnovers,” Rigby said. “Scoring feeds scoring, and that is what half. happened.” With the seconds bleeding out to 23, Troy stretched Troy also dominated inside, outscoring the Argonauts its lead to 41 points, the largest of the game. 58 to 46 points in the paint. The Troy women’s regular season begins with a short With fast players like Beverly-Kelley, the Trojans drive to Montgomery against Alabama State on Friday, also had the advantage in second chance and fast break Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. points, 17-13 and 12-0, respectively. Trojan fans will get the opportunity to meet the team “It feels wonderful,” Beverly-Kelley said. I’ve been on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. in Trojan Arena. waiting for the season to start, and it feels good.” Basketball fan day will offer fans the chance to get Senior guard Brooke Bowie contributed with 13 Joshua Thurston photo free schedule posters signed by the players and coaches points on Monday while junior Aissata Maiga from Senior Brookie Bowie looks to help the team. while free popcorn and soft drinks will be provided. HOWIE HALLOWEEN 3 Medium 1-Topping Pizzas, 3 Cheezer Howie Bread $ with Dipping Sauce Plus a 2-Liter 20 TROY • 1111B US 231 S. WE NEXT TO SHERWIN WILLIAMS • 807-9998 DELIVER! News Page 2 | [email protected] October 31, 2013 Harvard graduate Alpha Epsilon Delta gives back to children in need Kelsey Vickers through service projects. discusses free speech Staff Writer Megan Gibson, a senior biomedical sciences major from Opp and the presi- Faith Karwacki suit was filed against the spends in college should The Alpha Epsilon Delta honor soci- dent of Alpha Epsilon Delta, said this is Perspectives Editor university for censoring be a time in which they ety on campus will be participating in where Operation Christmas Child comes a student’s artwork and are free to exercise this its first ever Operation Christmas Child into play. Harvard graduate and maintaining “scandal- right particularly, as it’s so Drive this semester. “Operation Christmas Child is a proj- former Vice President of ous and unconstitutional important to the develop- Alpha Epsilon Delta is a national ect that allows children in needy parts of Programs at the Founda- speech codes on college ment of values and intel- honor society for students interested in the world to receive a shoebox-sized box tion for Individual Rights campuses” (visit thefire. lect.” pursuing a job within the field of health. full of small toys, school supplies and in Education (FIRE), org for more information). “The university has a The purpose is to recognize outstanding hygiene items,” she said. Adam Kissel will be ad- By FIRE standards, students who are interested in being in- “These boxes are sent all over the ‘free speech zone,’” Fann dressing free speech Troy University is consid- volved with causes in their field and to world wherever they may be needed, Wednesday, Nov. 6. ered to have a speech code said, “Why is the entire help inform them on how to prepare for with common areas including parts of This discussion will reading of red, meaning campus not a free speech professional school. Africa and Central America.” take place at 4 p.m. in that the university has at zone? Why are we al- The honor society includes students Gibson said the honor society is excit- Bibb Graves 129 and is least one policy that seri- lowed free speech only in involved with pre-medicine, pre-veteri- ed about participating in this particular hosted by Students for ously restricts student and certain areas and certain narian, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry and cause. Liberty and the Manuel H. faculty rights to freedom situations? It is a right that other pre-health professional students. “If other Troy students would like to Johnson Center for Politi- of speech. students should be able to Members must have at least a 3.2 GPA be involved, they will find our donation cal Economy. “I think it’s incredibly exercise fully without fear to be eligible, and the honor society of- boxes set up outside of the SGA office in His speech, titled “Free important that students of reprisal. All too often, fers its members several opportunities the Trojan Center,” she said. Speech and Double Stan- know about the restric- though, this is not the case to demonstrate their commitment to the For more information, contact Gibson dards in Education,” will tions placed on free speech community and well-being of others at [email protected]. nationwide.” touch on the regulations in the college setting,” placed on students in the said Ana-Shea Fann, a se- Students for Liberty college environment. nior economics major and meets every Wednesday Alabama,” said Clinton “I can learn a lot of ISCO Davis, a senior math ma- things from them, like This isn’t the first time Students for Liberty cam- at 7 p.m. in the Johnson continued from page 1 jor from Walnut Hill, Fla. beautiful cultures, tradi- Troy University has come pus coordinator for the Center Library and can are internationals, we are “Granted, it would be nice tional food and languag- under FIRE’s scrutiny. state of Alabama. be contacted through their still part of Troy, and we to go, but since I can’t go, es, which is great,” Choi In 2005, a federal law- “The time a student Facebook group. are still Trojans.” I am grateful that interna- said. “Also, ISCO gives ISCO currently has tional students come here us a bond because we are IT IT issues raised by students so far in- about 95 members. About and give presentations here as foreigners and we continued from page 1 volve the Wi-Fi networks on campus 67 to 69 countries will be about their countries at get lonely sometimes, and and the computers in the library. Al- represented in ISCO Fes- ISCO meetings, and I am ISCO gives us friends 12-month process that is currently un- though the library is a separate depart- tival. The price for the also grateful for the exis- who feel the same way.” derway.” ment, IT is working to help the library tickets hasn’t been set yet, tence of ISCO club that Caroline Samp, a se- Not only is the IT Department look- address issues that have been presented but it will be about $10 allows the international nior exchange student in ing for feedback on new items, but it is by students. Other things the committee for ISCO members and students the opportunity business and economics also looking to provide students with an is working on are updates to the Troy $15 for faculty, staff and to educate us silly Ameri- from Germany, said ISCO avenue for providing feedback on issues University app, Troy Blackboard and non-ISCO members, as it cans.” “gives me the opportunity they might be facing on campus. spreading awareness of tech programs was last year. The capac- Sooran Choi, a graduate to get to know about other “The IT Department isn’t made up of such as Trojan TXT, a program that ity of the ballroom is 350 student in post-secondary countries and nations and students, so they may not know what sends out text reminders about important people. education in English from their cultures. I can talk students want, so that is why we are try- academic dates. “For me, ISCO has Busan, South Korea, said to people from all over ing to get students who really know what Students who want to be involved been a way to explore ISCO allows her to inter- the world and exchange they want in contact with the IT Depart- should look for announcements of future new cultures and not even act with people from dif- ideas, opinions and cul- ment so they can tell them what the stu- meetings, which will most likely be con- have to leave the state of ferent countries. tures.” dents want, not just what the IT Depart- ducted on Mondays at 6 p.m., according ment thinks the students want,” Clarke to Clarke, with the location yet to be de- said. termined. any type of force could be City said, “When anyone Tase used when a subject is be- continued from page 1 is seen as being harmful Daybook ing unruly and could pose to others in a situation like danger to the officer or ob- this, including themselves, Dixon had taken a com- serving subjects. I think it is important that bative stance. He contin- “We use an X26 Tas- the police use some type Oct. 31 ued to ask Dixon for his er that has a voltage of of force.” The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting a Hallow- ID. 50,000 volts,” McCall “You never know how een party at Elm Street gym at 10 p.m. You may purchase a When other units did ar- said. “It locks up the mus- far the situation may cli- rive, the first officer told cles, and you go into a max if something isn’t $7 pre-sale ticket in the Student Involvement office in Trojan Dixon he was under arrest. complete shock.” done, especially when Center 215. The best costume will receive a surprise. “As soon as the backup McCall said that when something unpredictable, arrived, they automatical- the voltage is taken away, like this, is happening. ly grabbed me and forced you are back to normal Yes, the Taser hurts, but Crime Log me to the ground,” Dixon after four to five seconds, isn’t that the point of any said. “I was tased, even but the experience is still type of defensive force?” after I was already on the painful. Dixon said after he was ground.” Because of the circum- Oct. 25 tased, he was arrested and The university’s police stances of the situation, was not read his rights. Criminal Mischief Third Degree report stated that Dixon McCall said the officer Whether this was done was tased twice, with one with the Taser removed In black marker, someone wrote an inappropriate message on or not is not apparent. The Taser. the cartridge of the Taser, the wall of Patterson, Rooms 101 and 105 at 3:30 p.m. Dixon’s account dif- preparing to apply a ‘dry written police report did fered. stun.’ The cartridge is the not mention it. “When I was being piece of the weapon that Dixon said he did not Oct. 28 tased, I felt three shocks: holds probes, which are know about the marijuana Lost Property two on my side and one electrified and actually claims. On Wednesday, Dixon A blue Vera Bradley coin purse with an Alabama drivers li- in my back,” Dixon said. stick to the subject being “I felt like I was about to tased. said he still has marks on cense, SSN card and Wells Fargo debit card was reported lost blackout.” “It’s a safety issue,” his body from the Taser. from the Wallace Hall lower parking lot at 12:54 p.m. McCall said there is a McCall said. “I felt like I was being policy as to when an of- Whichever force the racially-profiled. All I did ficer can use a Taser or officer decides to use is was ask a question.” Oct. 30 equal force. completely up to the of- Dixon, a 22-year old “It has to be a situation ficer, and McCall said the black male, was released Public Intoxication where the officer is trying courts back the decision. from jail the morning of A white male was arrested outside of Alumni Hall for public to keep anyone from get- Le’Metrius Rowe, a se- Oct. 25 with a bond of ting injured,” McCall said. nior biomedical sciences $250. He faces possible intoxication at 2:51 a.m. McCall also said that major from Alexander fines up to $1500. Features October 31, 2013 [email protected] | Page 3 Beating the odds

Aubrey Toole photo Aubrey Toole, currently studying in Heidelberg, Germany, stands in front of a cityscape. Student makes deadline, lives abroad Brittany DeLong different the school was a problem to begin Co-Business Editor system and curriculum with for Toole, but she in Germany are when found that most Germans The fascination with compared with Troy speak a little English and experiencing another University. find it helpful to practice country and culture drove “First of all, students their English with a native Aubrey Toole, a senior don’t pay much for their speaker. biomedical sciences major classes,” Toole said. “The younger genera- from Pace, Fla., to rush to “Most classes are not tion and some students apply for a study abroad connected with tuition. love to speak English,” opportunity in Germany “Students pay a fee to Toole said. “It is still this semester. an organization that helps a challenge when I’m Toole had less than two support the university and shopping at a grocery weeks to apply to study for living expenses, but store or trying to find my at the University of Hei- for the most part, their way to a specific place. delberg and was accepted education is free.” “I want to speak their into the school. For this reason, Toole language and don’t want “I had to decide if this said that the classroom to rely on the comforts of opportunity was correct structure is much different English.” for me, get recommen- and that the professors Toole is taking a course dations from teachers, are not as connected with in German as a foreign transcripts from both the students as they are at language to improve her college and high school, Troy. ability to communicate. and I had to write a letter “There are some classes Despite the difficul- in German,” Toole said. that only meet once ties with communicating, “There was one major or twice for the whole Toole said the experience problem, I knew only two semester, but you are has been incredible so far. words of German. required to do your own “It’s been tough,” she “I was able to find a work outside of class,” said. “There are days that German student studying she said. I wish I were still in the at Troy who translated for “Students usually U.S., but the experience me.” schedule their own exams. of extending yourself, Once Toole was Exams and final papers knowing more of who you accepted into the school, can even be completed are and broadening your she still had to search after the completion of horizons is well worth it. for courses with credits the semester. The student “I feel as though that would transfer back just doesn’t receive their I’ve grown quite a bit to Troy before she could Scheine (grade) until and gained a greater leave. later.” knowledge of who I am Advertisement Toole explained how The language barrier while I’ve been here.” Police chief speaks up about alcohol on campus Emily Jackson Open container Features Editor Patrick Stephens McCall also cleared up the Staff Writer definition of what is considered to be an “open container” inside ***This is the first part of a a vehicle. two-part article on alcohol on Any alcoholic beverage campus. container that is not completely Let’s talk alcohol. Underage sealed inside the vehicle drinking is the most prevalent can be considered an open alcohol violation that students container. For example, a half- face on the Troy campus, empty bottle of liquor with according to the University its lid screwed on in the car is Police Department, but there are considered an open container. some other significant alcohol Solo cups with alcohol in them: abuses that students should be open containers. aware of. “People need to understand Chief McCall Troy University Police that it isn’t worth it,” McCall Department Chief John McCall said. public and publicly consuming spoke with the Tropolitan on “Students are here spending alcohol. The key with misconceptions, regulations thousands of dollars to get a consumption in public is that an and penalties regarding alcohol degree, and having a DUI can officer has to be able to witness abuse on campus. prevent you getting a job later it, according to McCall. Overall, McCall identified down the line. So one night of “It’s very hard for us to say, Joshua Thurston photo violations concerning DUI, open ‘Hey, they are drinking alcohol’ Anonymous Trojan Village resident reaches into the fridge containers in vehicles, persons “If we catch when it’s in a solo cup, and you to grab an alcoholic beverage. In dorms such as this one under the age consuming, sale are walking down the street, students that share a refrigerator with students under the and distribution to minors, and you operating and most officers are not going legal drinking age can be fined for providing alcohol to to stop you walking down the matters of public intoxication as minors according to the University Housing Department. the common violations. a motor vehicle street because you have a cup in He said that the university under the your hand and ask to see what is Hawkins talks about. we try to help you out. We want police want to help students inside of it.” “Can we help you get to you to leave the university with but will not back off on certain influence, you So even in a different a degree and not a criminal violations. container, it is still consumption “We want you record.” in public. If you are being will go to jail..” Students who desire to look obvious about what you are to leave the at the University’s alcohol Driving under doing and an officer witnesses it, drinking isn’t worth it.” policies can look at the student the influence A common misconception is it is very possible that the officer university with handbook, “The Oracle.” Free that if the driver cannot reach it, will stop and say something. a degree and copies of the handbook are “Students need to realize that he or she cannot be cited with “It is possible that university while university police tend having an open container in a police officers are a little more not a criminal located in boxes in the lobby of to try and help students, these vehicle, but this is not the case. accommodating to students, Eldridge Hall on campus. The normal alcohol incidents are Do not chance it. as we are more understanding record.” alcohol policies are located on one thing, but a DUI is quite Anything that is in the of the goings on of a college page 8 of the student handbook. another,” McCall said. “If we front seat or the passenger’s campus,” McCall said. “We As well, pamphlets on alcohol catch you operating a motor compartment is considered don’t condone it by any means, your dorm and get to bed? safety are available for students vehicle under the influence, you an open container, even if the but we try to help students who Yeah, we can, but will the local in the University Health Center. will go to jail, and that doesn’t container is empty. So if you are in that situation, whereas police do it? No, they will For more information on alcohol matter who catches you, that is are driving, make sure that you the local police might not be so not,” McCall said. “We are all use in on campus residence accommodating.” zero tolerance.” secure anything in a place that university employees here at the halls students can visit the Troy McCall said that there is a In fact, a person does not is not within the main passenger University Police Department, Housing website at: http:// big difference between being and so we care a little bit more necessarily have to be driving area of the vehicle. trojan.troy.edu/housing/. for a DUI to be issued. Any intoxicated right outside your about the students than the local dorm and being intoxicated police or other state police, such From there, information is person in a vehicle with an open Public intoxication avaliable under the “Policies for container of alcohol, able to three miles away from your as the state troopers or the ABC Residence Hall Living” section. take physical control of the car, dorm. He said his officers all (Alcoholic Beverage Control) ***This article will continue is eligible for a DUI. Another thing to be careful of follow the same culture of caring agents might. With that in mind, is having an open container in on campus that Chancellor Jack in the November, 7, 2013. Features Page 4 | [email protected] October 31, 2013 Local highschoolers Student fights heart disease for create viral sensation family, future Alyse Nelson Co., black tanks are currently being produced Staff Writer with “Dem White Boyz” emblazoned across the Megan Green front. These can be purchased online. “All the Contributor With millions of Vine followers, talent con- money has gone toward flights to California,” A Troy University stu- tracts and screaming teenage girls following Cole said. dent battled open-heart them across the country for ‘supervines,’ the trio “We went out there and did a music video and surgery and still found the from Troy behind Dem White Boyz is currently sang a song,” he said of California. The three strength and courage to re- enjoying plenty of attention. signed contracts with both BMI Records and LA turn to school. At age 36, a Vine is a smartphone app dedicated to users Models while there, proving it to be no modest then freshman and native creating and uploading seven second videos on a achievement. of Montgomery, Shanetta variety of subjects. None of this attention has gone to their heads, Mahone decided to begin school and earn her degree Over the past three months, the “Dem_White_ though. “We’re not famous,” Cole said. “I still Boyz” Vine profile run by Cole LaBrant, Baylor in homeland security. have a normal life.” According to Mahone, Barnes and John Stephen Grice, all highschoolers Nor is he dreaming of Hollywood just yet. in the Troy area, has accumulated an astounding she was enrolled in four “I’ve always been interested in the weather,” he classes and just walking 2.4 million followers. said. Becoming a meteorologist is his current across campus to each “We try to do a video daily,” said Cole career goal. class was difficult. She al- LaBrant, a junior and a member of Dem White Earning this level of popularity has not been ways found herself out of Hannah Crews photo Boyz. They have posted over eighty videos as easy; a seven second video is harder to plan, co- breath. the circle of fans and professional contacts has ordinate and record than it would seem. “That’s “After walking just a few flights of stairs, I felt like I was go- grown. ing to pass out,” she said. “It was as if I had just run a marathon, the part that people don’t understand,” Cole said. While playing video games one night in mid- and by the second flight, I would have to lay against the wall.” “It has taken four hours to do one Vine before. July, the boys saw a contest on another Vine Due to her constant exhaustion and short breaths she decided It’s usually the dances that take so long, though. channel. “We thought it would be funny if every- to schedule a visit with her doctor. During her visit after explain- The comedy ones can take less than an hour.” one in Troy saw our video,” LaBrant said of their ing symptoms, chest x-rays and ECG testing, a test that is done The Vine channel has not turned into a job, first video, which was posted to another account to examine any issues with the electrical activity of your heart, though. The boys have fun with every video that the doctor informed Mahone that she might have a heart disease. before the one currently used was created. “We they make. Cole said “the ones that involve pain” Mahone, a mother of three, says she did not want to tell her thought it was a silly app.” children about her doctor visit because she did not want them worried. “My doctor told me that I was at high risk for a heart attack and strongly suggested that I have the surgery the next day,” she said. “And if I were to have a heart attack, the only way they could save me is if I were already on the table opened.” Mahone said she was in a panic and could not believe this devastating news. “After a few days of thinking it over I decided to have the surgery, but I still decided not to tell my kids,” Mahone said. Mahone’s surgery, a coronary artery bypass, took place Aug. 29, 2011, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. This was also the day of her oldest son’s 16th birthday. Mahone says after her surgery she went through a stage of depression but was grateful to have her children, then ages 16, nine and seven, take care of her. “My daughter, Destiny, would cook macaroni and cheese ev- ery night,” she said. “I was so proud of her. She really helped out so much with me and her two brothers.” She said she reflects back on a time at the on-campus gym when the treadmill would not allow her to increase her speed. “Little did I know the machine was trying to let me know some- thing was wrong,” Mahone said. “I was a walking time bomb and didn’t even know it.” Mahone said the best description of her chest pain felt like having an elephant in her chest. Although, it has been a two-year journey, Mahone still suffers with chest pains and has to apply a silicone strip that includes a medicine solution called ScarAway that removes keloids on her Caleb Hicks photo chest. John Stephen Grice, Baylor Barnes and Cole LaBrant visits the South Montgomery County Mahone said, “People often ask me if I am trying to hide my Academy’s Haunted Hayride in the Forest on Oct. 19 to raise money for kids’ playground scar, but I let them know that it is medicine.” set. Mahone tried to return to on-campus classes when she was re- leased under the doctor’s care in June 2012. However, carrying Little did they know just how much attention are the most fun videos to shoot. schoolbooks became extremely difficult considering she cannot the ‘silly little app’ would gain them. “I’m normally not the one getting hurt. It’s lift anything weighing more than five pounds. Therefore, Mahone takes classes online, but with the opportu- “At first I was like ‘whatever,’” Professor always entertaining to see your friends hurt,” he nity of having a work-study job in the Financial Aid office, she LaBrant, a Spanish professor at Troy and Cole said. One of their most popular Vines to date is simi- still gets the feel of on-campus interaction. LaBrant’s father, said of the boys’ quickly ac- Despite the health obstacles Mahone has overcome she says lar in nature. “It was really late at night. We came quired fame. “When it hit a hundred thousand I being in school and her kids are what inspire her and keep her couldn’t believe that it had taken off like that. I up with this idea of falling off a treadmill. We motivated. didn’t believe it until Atlanta.” realized that pain is what people love,” Cole said “I just wanted to live and see my kids grow up and watch my In Atlanta, a ‘supervine’ had been organized. with a laugh. “It has over 600,000 revines.” future grandchildren grow up too,” Mahone said. These events involve a popular Vine star telling Recent videos include their own adaptation of Due to her surgery Mahone’s graduation date has been post- fans to meet at a certain location and time to be “Grind on Me,” as well as comedic videos featur- poned to 2016. Now at age 38, she said she is looking forward featured in a Vine. ing antics like setting off air horns in Subway and to the future and earning her degree. With the event organized in Centennial Park, running into each other while holding exercise “I love my major and in my spare time I enjoy watching inves- dozens of fans showed up with homemade shirts balls. tigative criminal research shows like ‘20/20’ and ‘On the Case with Paula Zahn,’” Mahone said. and posters, screaming and chasing the cars. “We Gaining about 100,000 new followers a week She says there was no way her surgery could have been pre- had no security,” said Cole. Not fazed by a much and teaming up with Hollywood giant Tim vented. “I was born with heart disease and never knew it until it larger crowd than expected, the boys still enjoyed Miner, who has worked with artists Justin Bieber was almost too late,” Mahone said. the day. “It was a fun experience.” and the Backstreet Boys, the future is bright for Mahone said she encourages people to get annual check-ups, Signing a contract with Water Bluff Clothing Cole, Baylor and John. regardless of their age. Perspectives October 31, 2013 [email protected] | Page 5

Seth Nicholson Student encourages fellow Trojans to practice modesty this Halloween Courtney Patterson belted out a deep belly laugh. fabric, but is still cheaper. sation is not the best party activity. Student Submission "You can't," he laughed, still shocked Oh well! That's good for me, anyway! The hay ride won't be as itchy for you! at my question. He told me a lot of girls Stay warm! Think about it: you're wearing a Google "Halloween costumes for will come in and literally ask for the That's right folks! The next step to super short, skin-tight “Finding Nemo” women." I dare you. "sluttiest outfit" Party City has in the having fun on Halloween is not freezing costume and you hop up on that haunted Warning: this Google search is not for store. to death. hay ride with all of your friends. You the eyes of children... or the innocent, for Okay? So, is there this inner desire It's hard to enjoy a bonfire when you take a seat next to your date and try to that matter. in all girls to dress trashy, and they just are using it to maintain a body tempera- get settled in for the terror-filled trip. The images you will find are softly quench that thirst on Halloween? Quite ture compatible with life. Sure, zombies You wiggle and you squirm trying to pornographic. Better yet, go to Party frankly, I don't understand it, but I'm here are all the rage these days, but actually find a way to sit without hay -scratch City and look at its wall of costumes! to tell you that there are actually perks to becoming one isn't exactly ideal. ing you in places where you don't The wall focuses mostly on adult dressing modestly on Halloween! That really doesn't sound like a fun even scratch yourself. The excessive costumes. Even though the holiday is Save your money! time to me. Just because the boots go movement makes the hay become itchy mostly marketed toward trick-or-treat- In America, $1.21 billion is spent on halfway up your thigh, does not mean and now you want to scratch, but ew, no. ers, Party City's merchandise was mostly Halloween costumes. That's a lot of that you are covered up and will stay Did I mention the wedgie you now targeted toward adults. money for a majority of your body to not warm. Try a clever costume that covers have, and this isn't a pumpkin patch, Some of the costumes even take be covered by the costume you put out up, but still generates a good reaction so there will be absolutely no picking! childish interests and make them more big bucks for. from your friends. You look over and the girl wearing the "adult." For example, there are Disney Most people wanting to dress modestly Maybe you could be a mummy. That's floor-length renaissance gown is giving Princess costumes that are extremely on Halloween make their costumes, spooky and literally covers every inch of you that what-is-your-problem look, and revealing. which is a great idea. Doing this will you. you secretly wish you were she in that It's like seeing your favorite Disney make your costume more original and You won't have to constantly explain moment. character in a bikini. Any kind of clever. Most important, it can cost you your costume! Do you want your Halloween to be that costume you could imagine, and it offers nothing if you design something from If you barely have any clothes on, how uncomfortable? I'd rather be the girl in two versions of a few of them. Believe things you already have in your house. is anyone supposed to know who you are the renaissance gown enjoying the ride. it or not, there are two types of nuns: If you aren't the creative one, buying dressed up to be? Corey Hayes was wrong, you can the "sister" and the "blessed nun." The a costume that covers you up is still Remember in “Mean Girls” when have fun on Halloween while wearing a "blessed nun" wasn't looking very holy possible but more of a challenge. Like Gretchen asked Karen, "What are you modest costume. Those are the kinds of if you ask me. I mentioned with the nun costumes, supposed to be?" Karen pointed to her goodies you need to keep in the package. As perfectly said in the hit movie several different costumes come in two headband and scoffed, "I'm a mouse, Maybe Google and Party City can't help “Mean Girls,” "Halloween is the one different versions: the modest version DUH!" with your demure costume ideas, but just night a year when a girl can dress like and the not-so-modest version. Karen was basically wearing lingerie know that you can cover up and still have a total slut, and no other girl can say Believe it or not, the modest one is with mouse ears. Don't make anyone a good time. anything about it." cheaper. For business purposes, I un- guess! Wear a costume that is easy to You don't want to be that girl who When I asked Corey Hayes, a Party derstand that skimpy costumes are more identify. This will allow your conversa- couldn't escape those killer zombies City employee, if girls can have fun on expensive because they are in higher tions to be about other things instead of because you couldn't run in your hooker Halloween without showing all of their demand. On the other hand, the discreet explaining yourself over and over and boots. Just stick to the tricks of hiding all "treats," he threw his head back and costume usually is made with more over again. Having the same dull conver- your treats!

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Her character isn’t expected to be the way After 16 years of inactivity, 1. Kill La Kill: she is because of her Troy’s Anime Manga Enthusiasts appearance. club, the predecessor of what was This anime was one the Science Fiction club, made a of the most-anticipated spirited comeback with its first series for the fall 2013, 3. Kuroko’s meeting on Monday. and so far it hasn’t disap- Basketball: Established in 1991, the Science pointed. The same people Fiction club attracted a membership who created “Gurenn The second season is of more than 100 students, according Lagann” created it, and returning this fall, and it’s to the club adviser, Professor James there are many similari- popular on Crunchyroll. Davis, a faculty member of the ties in the art as well as English Department who has taught the writing. It follows 4. Nagi No Science Fiction Literature at Troy a girl named Ryuuko since 1989. The club appealed to Matoi who’s trying to Asukara: students of diverse interests ranging find the other half of from science fiction to video games, her scissor blade, and This is a truly stunning collectible card games, the Society in turn, find her father’s anime. The animations for Creative Anachronism and murderer. Things take are absolutely amazing. anime. The club disbanded in 1997 a turn of events, and It’s set in an underwa- as membership dropped after the she ends up in a living ter community that’s club leader graduated. school uniform that uses “I think it’s about time,” Davis her blood to make her being slowly pushed to said about the establishment of the more powerful. Viewers the surface. The people Jill Odom photo Anime Manga Enthusiasts club. have made positive com- that live underwater still “I’m surprised it hasn’t happened Jessica Long, a sophomore ASL major from Ozark, leads the parisons between “Kill appear human, but they sooner. I know some of the students Anime Manga Enthusiasts Club’s first meeting on Tuesday. la Kill” and “Gurenn have this skin called involved, and I know they are very Lagann,” and it’s defi- Ena. This series follows eager and enthusiastic.” nitely one to look out for. four characters that go to According to Davis, anime incor- nization since the beginning of the there will be a viewing of the first There’s a good balance school on land. It’s a slice porates both pop and intellectual semester. episode of some anime or a feature- between action and interest, which is a desirable thing The club’s constitution was length anime. The members can comedy complete with of life anime so far, but to have on a college campus. approved by the SGA last Tuesday. submit their suggestions as to what fan service. it’s only four episodes in “I would love to see [the club] grow The club’s main purpose is to to watch and the list will be voted on to the series. beyond being a fan club and perhaps provide the setting for students in on the club’s Facebook page. 2. Beyond the become a somewhat scholarly orga- the anime and manga community to “I don’t want the board to make Boundary: 5. Log Horizon: nization, fostering actual scholar- discuss popular and classic anime all the decisions,” Long said. “We regarding themes, motifs and to keep have members with various person- ship and shared knowledge,” Davis This features a young It is similar to “Sword said. “Scholarly conferences such members updated in the community, alities who are into different genres girl who has the power Art Online,” which as the Pop Culture Association have according to its constitution. of anime. We want everyone to have to control her blood and long been centers for such intellec- Long said the club has many a say” make it into a weapon. is always a popular tual pursuit of anime and other pop exciting plans in store for the year The club’s first meeting was on The enemies are demons direction. Thirty phenomena. Fostering interest and including a Japanese film festival Monday, and more than 20 people called “youmu,” and a thousand players get study of a common subject among and cosplay event. However, these attended. The board went over the boy she meets is half-you- trapped in a game called people of varying backgrounds is, in ideas are work in progress and constitution, club fees (which are mu. In the first episode Elder Tale, and they find a way, one of the primary functions will most likely be implemented in $10) and what they planned on she repeatedly tries to kill themselves having to the spring semester. Members of doing as a club. of a university.” him, but he’s immortal. survive or else they’ll be The Anime Manga Enthusiasts the group are also going to attend “It may not have been many This anime follows their killed in real life. This club’s president, Jessica Long, conventions such as Fanaticon in people, but the spirit of those who relationship after she a sophomore American Sign Dothan in November and Kamicon attended was amazing,” Long said. stops trying to kill him. series is rated high on Language major from Ozark, said in Birmingham in February. “I can tell we’re going to have a The female character, Crunchyroll, and it has a she and other club officers had At the club meetings every great time.” Mirai Kuriyama, is lot of potential. started the preparation for the orga- Monday at 6 p.m. in Patterson Hall, extremely adorable, and More modern ‘Carrie’ does justice

Madison Griggs more relatable, less of a freak and more of a quiet girl Staff Writer targeted by Chris Hargensen and her muscle-head boyfriend. America’s favorite misunderstood teen is back in a As expected the one major difference between new new and improved remake of Stephen King’s “Carrie,” and old is the modern twist and the integration of just in time for Halloween. modern technology. When Carrie discovers her unique With the help of new technology and a fresh cast, power she sits down at a computer and types “youtube. director Kimberly Peirce brings this classic horror com” into the browser instead of shuffling through fact around for its third film adaptation since the novel was cards behind a bookshelf. That, along with an updated published in 1974. wardrobe (for the popular kids anyway) and an up-to- Though some may walk into the theater knowing date sound track, makes this story relevant today. the story—having seen the previous films and read the No character makes the skin crawl quite like Margaret book—be well-aware that this 2013 edition is not your White and her outdated and distorted religious views. run of the mill carbon copy remake, out to shame and Adding some abuse and self-harm makes the 2013 Mrs. disgrace the original and all of its fans. White even more chilling. Julianne Moore bravely took Chloe Moretz, known for her roles in “Dark on this challenging role. Shadows,” Kick Ass 1 and 2 among other things, brings The movie poster for the original Carrie states, “If the troubled and telekinetic Carrie White to life as Sissy you’ve got a taste for terror, take Carrie to the prom,” Spacek so successfully did in the original film shown but in this modern adaptation, Carrie White has a little thecinemasource.com photo in 1976. The Moretz version of this bullied teen seems more fire in her, and “you will know her name.” ‘Carrie’ retains the charm of the original. 11/1 - 7

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2D 1:10, 4:10 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 7:10, 9:302D 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:35 1:15, 12:45,4:15, 7:15, 6:45 9:45 Arts & Entertainment October 31, 2013 [email protected] | Page 7 A-list movie falls short Jill Odom better off in a book than on screen. While screenwriter Variety Editor Cormac McCarthy tries to delve into some deep philo- sophical points about greed, the consequences of our If you watched the trailer for Ridley Scott’s new choices, and death, the way he conveys them sounds drama thriller “The Counselor,” you were probably wrong when delivered by the actors. McCarthy is first confused about what it was about, and, when you go and foremost a novelist and it shows. see the movie, you still won’t know. The dialogue doesn’t sound like a real conversa- Despite the star-studded cast and the well-known tion. It sounds like prose, and it is frustrating for the names behind the camera, this film is an absolute dis- viewer who is simply trying to figure out what exactly appointment due to the convoluted dialogue, lack of is going on and the filmmakers keep throwing scene action and depressing story. after scene of long conversations that reference things The plot is about how Michael Fassbender’s character, never explained. the Counselor, who has no other name, gets involved The main problem with the film is the fact that the in a drug cartel and must face the consequences of his Counselor never does anything. The audience watches poor choices. and waits for him to take action and try to remedy his The foreshadowing makes it extremely obvious that situation, but he never does. The Counselor is a tragic everything is going to go wrong. Several of the people figure because he does not try to fix his flaws. working with the Counselor on the drug deal warn him Irony is prevalent in the fact that Fassbender’s not to get into the business at all; therefore, it comes character goes and seeks almost everyone’s guidance as no surprise when things go south and all the people from a man in Amsterdam about what is the best involved are suddenly wanted dead. diamond to unknown associates from the past for advice There are good and bad things about “The Counselor,” on what to do and how to live his life when he is the one but one good thing is the cast. Javier Bardem plays with the title of someone who gives guidance. Reiner, the Counselor’s flamboyant but reckless The action from the trailers is the only action to be business partner. He is known for his part as the villain found in the movie and is brief and brutal. in “Skyfall” and brings some of his strange attributes to There are some odd but humorous scenes like when this film as well. Reiner is trying to explain to the Counselor about the Cameron Diaz plays his girlfriend, the hyper-erotic time Malkin had sex with his car and when Malkin goes femme fatale, Malkina. She is an intriguing character to a confessional booth, despite not being Catholic, just who is always two steps ahead of the rest. Brad Pitt to see if her sins bother the priest. is Westray, a shady middleman who has no qualms The film switches between scenes of unrealistic and leaving the Counselor out to dry. Penelope Cruz has a upcoming-movies.com photo sickening extravagance to clips of what looks like a lesser part as the Counselor’s naïve fiancée who doesn’t “The Counselor” stars Michael Fassbender, “Dirty Jobs” episode of how the drug trafficking works realize the dangerous waters her lover is in. Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem as the truck carrying the new shipment makes its way Some gaping plot holes are an example of a bad and Brad Pitt through America. thing about the film. Fassbender is court-appointed to Those who preach to the Counselor of the mistakes he represent a prison convict who also happens to be the ficking as his only option to make some quick money, has made and how he is powerless to change them are mother of a high-ranking member of the drug cartel. It but throughout the movie the Counselor never seems detached from the situation, far away in their extrava- is his death, not the Counselor’s plans of involvement, exactly strapped for cash, seeing as he buys his girl- gant palaces. As the unfortunate lawyer’s associates that set off the chain reaction of destruction and seems friend a 3-carat diamond ring and drives a Mercedes the are picked off one by one, he has to suffer the greatest almost too coincidental. whole time. punishment by knowing his choices affected the one he Also, for reasons unknown, the lawyer sees drug traf- It is painfully obvious that the script would be loved most and live with that fact. Film delves into plight of whales ‘Blackfish’ investigates killer whale incidents at Sea World and British Columbia

Faith Karwacki bloodshed. self-awareness orcas display, of their statements pointed whales. They own them!” Perspectives Editor Wild orcas have been in addition to the small tanks, the fault to be with the trainer, SeaWorld execs also argue observed to live in tight-knit feeding restrictions and re- rather than accept and admit the that the shows serve as educa- While reported cases of orca matriarchal societies in which petitive performances they are faults in disregarding human tional and informative to the attacks in captivity continues to the family unit lives a lifetime subjected to, is the ultimate and animal safety. public. grow, attacks on humans in the of inseparability. cause for their aggression in The trainers that were in- Activists refute this point wild have remained at zero. Evidence also proves that captivity. terviewed in Blackfish all by stating that showcasing the Blackfish, a documentary killer whales have languages The documentary also brings stated that they were not hired animals desensitizes children to highlighting the sometimes and regional dialects- just like to light the secretive and ex- based on their knowledge of see captivity and rigorous show- deadly consequences of keeping humans do. ploitative nature of SeaWorld killer whale behavior and that casing as normal and acceptable large, self-aware marine So when young Tilikum was executives. SeaWorld also failed to notify for wild animals. mammals in captivity, debuted placed in a small tank with two SeaWorld often told the them of Tilikum’s aggressive The fact that SeaWorld execu- last week on CNN with a record adult females from different public that the lives of marine behavior. tives failed to allow Blackfish audience. pods that spoke languages he mammals were extended in As the trainers discuss their producers to interview them Blackfish opens with a look didn’t understand, it’s easy to captivity due to the availability working lives with the whales, speaks immensely about their into the most recent tragedy see why he was treated with of veterinary aid. it becomes evident that, as they moral position in the matter. involving Sea World trainer aggression. This has since been proven got to know the animals they After several lawsuits with Dawn Brancheau’s death that After Tilikum was blamed for to not only be false, but to be a worked with, they began to see OSHA concerning the dangers occurred at an Orlando show the death of a trainer at the park bold-faced lie. the psychological trauma that of trainers working with these in 2010 by the whale named in British Colombia (it was later In captivity the average was being inflicted on these in- animals in captivity, SeaWorld Tilikum. proven that the two females who lifespan of killer whales is telligent beings. failed to act until Brancheau’s Tilikum’s 30 years in captivity were pregnant at the time were around 40 years, while in the John Hargrove, former avoidable yet highly publicized have been traumatic, to say the responsible), SeaWorld Orlando wild whales have aged from 80 SeaWorld trainer, stated in his death. Even so, Tilikum was still least. bought him to be displayed. to even 100 years. Blackfish interview, “I stayed performing with trainers and his Torn from his family at two While the tanks at SeaWorld SeaWorld also lied to media because, ultimately, I felt sorry offspring until, after enough years of age, Tilikum was forced were notably larger, when outlets about Brancheau’s death. for them...Those are not your backlash, he was retired. into captivity at a small marine compared to the hundreds of Stating at first that she fell whales. You love them, and you Blackfish proves to be an in- park in British Columbia. He miles orcas swim in a matter in the tank and drowned, then think I’m the one that touches formative and heart-wrenching was housed with two highly of days, the environment is stating that her ponytail tan- them, feeds them, keeps them documentary that opens the aggressive females that were miniscule. talized Tilikum into grabbing alive, gives them the care that eyes of the public to the traumas often violent to the point of Blackfish argues that the it and pulling her under. All they need. They’re not your captive orcas endure. Variety Page 8 | [email protected] October 31, 2013 Five of the creepiest locations in Troy Karli Maudlin they’ve even heard laughter coming from the bedrooms. Assistant News Editor Jill Odom 3. McCartha Hall Variety Editor McCartha Hall is like a trip into the Twilight Zone. It While Troy doesn’t have a particularly haunted is home to the Air Force ROTC branch and not much history, there are still some notable locations that have else. When you step inside, the building seems frozen an eerie feeling. in time, and it is only recent poster dates that indicate In the spirit of Halloween, we have compiled some of otherwise. the spooky spots around the city and campus. The majority of the building is deserted, and the A word of warning, some of these places are private second floor is composed of empty classrooms and property and should be treated with caution and respect. offices. Downstairs is the fallout shelter that harkens Sometimes the suggestion of a place being scary or back to Cold War times and the threat of nuclear warfare. creepy causes the mind to see things that aren’t there, It is a peculiar feeling when walking through so please take these allegedly haunted or paranormal McCartha, and it seems almost like you have been places with a grain of salt. transported back in time. 1. Hell’s Gates 4. Scarecrow House

The real name is Carroll Street Cemetery, but it is also This is a house that you would come upon if you headed down Highway 231 towards Dothan and took a April Irvin photo called Hell’s Gates due to its creepy setting. Scarecrow House is where several different When you drive down Vine Street, which leads to the right on a country road and drove for a few miles. scarecrows scatter the front yard of the house. cemetery, the over-arching tree branches blot out the As this is a person’s home, more specific directions sky, and moss grows on the broken pavement. With no have been withheld. streetlights and only one house facing the road, there is The Scarecrow House is a home where numerous very little light. scarecrows are scattered in the front yard. They are all If you visit this spot at night, your headlights reflect- set in different positions, some sitting, some standing. ing on the closed gates at the end of an empty, pitch- One particular scarecrow is closer to the road than black street make for an unnerving site. others, and the human-like silhouette standing by the In the daylight it isn’t as bad, but the sound of faraway road can be quite a shock when driving down the road cars on the highway creates an eerie, lonesome sound at night and there is an odd shed set on the edge of the trees. There were more once, but the collection has been dwindling over the past few years. 2. Sorority Hill 5. Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Now home to Troy University’s sororities, Sorority Hill was initially an orphanage. Mossy Grove is an old schoolhouse-turned-restaurant The Alabama Baptist Children’s Home occupied that is hidden away under trees laden with Spanish the space on Elm Street for several decades, and the moss, adding to the mystery of the spot. The restaurant original structures are in use as sorority houses. is right next to a cemetery and the location is allegedly Rumors occasionally surface that a few children died haunted. Psychics and mediums from across the country in the houses, including a child that was murdered in a have paid the schoolhouse a visit, professing to be able bathroom at the Phi Mu house. to speak to the ghosts. April Irvin photo Several sorority sisters from the different houses will One of the cooks claims he hears children playing in Jasmine Scruggs, a junior English major from claim they’ve seen the spirits of these children running the front room while he is prepping the kitchen. This Huntsville, examines the allegedly haunted down the hallways, standing on the staircases and timeless and historical landmark is on Elba Highway. shed near the woods located at Hell’s Gates. Why we dress up for Halloween Costumes are Jill Odom run free.” Variety Editor Masks serve as something for us to hide behind and try to let our friends guess who is underneath. Even allowed at ULM As a kid, Halloween was that special time when you though the holiday has evolved greatly over time from got to dress up, wander around after dark and rack up its original beliefs, costumes have always remained a your year’s supply of candy. part of the festival. For some people, Halloween candy is the most “It is a tradition that has been around for quite some football game important part, for others it is getting to carve pumpkins. time, and I don’t see it going anywhere,” said Sterling Jill Odom There is one factor that is always a must, and that is the Wingard, a junior information systems major from Variety Editor costumes. Cape Coral, Fla. You can be as cheap or as corny as you want, but no Despite rumors, students will be allowed to wear self-respecting adult is going to give you candy if you costumes today, Oct. 31, at Troy’s football game against aren’t dressed up. ULM. As you grow older you may see Halloween as a Troy has no official policy on wearing costumes holiday you can no longer participate in, while others because games do not often fall on Halloween. look at it as an opportunity to stretch their creativity According to Herbert Reeves, Dean of Student with a limited budget. Services, students who choose to wear masks will have There are tons of do-it-yourself tutorials out there, to remove them to enter the stadium but are allowed to and thrift stores have a veritable bounty of costume put them back on once inside. fodder. But why do we do it? Where did the tradition of The only thing that is not permitted is any item that dressing up and putting on masks for Halloween come has the appearance of a weapon. This goes includes ev- from? erything from fake swords to toy guns, and students will According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Halloween is not be admitted into the game if they have weapon-like derived from the Celtic holiday, Samhain. It was cele- objects or the items will be confiscated upon entry. brated Nov. 1 and was considered the end of the summer “The big concern is ‘don’t bring anything that season. It was also believed that the dead would return resembles a weapon,’” said Andy Ellis, director of Uni- to visit their homes during this time. versity Relations. To avoid being recognized by these spirits, people The university has decided to allow students to dress would wear masks when they left their homes at night up because it is Halloween, and it is the first time a so the ghosts would mistake them for fellow souls. football game has taken place on Halloween. Pope Boniface IV established All Martyrs Day for The band will be in costume following their pregame May 13, and, later on, Pope Gregory III had saints performance. Before the game, Trojan Athletics will be included in the festival and moved it to take place on Jill Odom photo hosting trick-or-treating at Tailgate Terrace from 4:30 to Nov. 1. The evening of All Saints’ Day became holy or 6 p.m. hallowed eve, which morphed into Halloween. Cassie Gibbs, a senior English major from Sweet Water, and Buchanan Watson, junior Children under the age of 12 who are in costume will The holiday did not become popular in America until be able to check in at a Halloween-themed tent at Tailgate th English major from Bermuda, pose in masks as the mid-19 century due to the large number of immi- Terrace to get a free ticket prior to the football game. grants during that time, especially the Irish. By the 20th they shop for Halloween costumes. century, Halloween was a popular holiday, particularly with children. 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Warhawks versus Trojans in Halloween showdown

Joshua Thurston photo Freshman setter Bruna Souza contributed in the Sunday match for Troy.

Lindsey Schoewe Freshman setter Bruna Souza made a Volleyball Beat Writer good appearance on the court with 18 digs and 23 assists, and sophomore Ali Troy volleyball’s struggles continue as Dowdall had 18 digs. the losing streak grows to four straight Junior outside hitter Marija Zelenovic due to losses last weekend with a road led the team with 17 kills, while trip to Louisiana looming. sophomore Blair Winston followed with The Trojan volleyball team (9-16, 4-7) 14 kills. traveled to Little Rock, Ark. this past “Maria and Blair did a good job at Friday where the team lost to UALR in attacking, but we need to spread it out three straight sets (31-29, 25-20, 25-14). and give our other hitters opportunities,” The lead hitter for Troy was freshman Kirkpatrick said. middle hitter Kiah Cheatham who posted The Trojans will be on the road again a career high 16 kills in the Friday loss. this weekend, traveling to Louisiana-La- On Sunday, the Trojans were back at home playing Texas State, a team that fayette on Friday at 7 p.m. and ULM on Troy had already fallen to on the road 3-1 Saturday at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18. Troy beat the Ragin’ Cajuns at home on This was the Trojan’s second loss Oct. 4 in straight sets and on Oct. 13 the against the Bobcats, losing in four sets Trojans turned the same trick sweeping (25-15, 19-25, 25-23, 25-19). away the Warhawks at home so this road “You have to give Texas State credit, trip could prove prosperous. they executed better than we did,” Head The next home game for Troy volley- Coach Sonny Kirkpatrick said. “We need ball is set for Wednesday, Nov. 6 when to figure out a way to clean that up and the Trojans play host to in-state rival make it better on our side.” South Alabama in Trojan Arena at 7 p.m.

Kevin Glackmeyer photo Troy senior strong safety Cam Hudson (pictured above) made the play of the game on Saturday when he stuffed Western Kentucky run- ning back Antonio Andrews on a critical fourth and short to hold the Trojan lead at 32-26. Tonight Troy faces a challenge in conference foe ULM at home on ESPNU at 6:30 p.m. The Trojans have the opportunity to become bowl eligible with a Thursday victory setting up a chance to tie with a week later in a game against Louisiana-Lafayette.

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