Election Edition Campus Chronicle High Point University i Vol. 16, No. 5 www.CampusChronicle.org Friday, November 7, 2008

Making History^ Ten facts about the Student supports, works new President: alongside Hagan campaign Days before the election, Sage 1) He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. By Pam Haynes Editor in chief and members of the College Democrats were busy organizing an event called 2) In high school, he went by "Barry Obama." Sage Dunston, president of Cookin' Out for Change. He was on the College Democrats, holds his cell phone then, too, making calls to Hagan's 3) He developed a distaste for ice cream after phone to one ear and uses his hand campaign and asking the university working at Baskin-Robbins as a teenager. to shield the other on election night. to serve food at the event. Hagan The victory shouts confirmed a visit for Oct. 27. 4) He graduated from Columbia University bounce off the walls and Harvard Law School. of the Greensboro Coliseum where 5) He was the first African-American Sage stands president of the Harvard Law Review. to celebrate Democratic Kay 6) Obama and his wife Michelle saw the Hagan's victory over Republican movie "Do the Right Thing" on their first Elizabeth Dole date. in the battle for a U.S. Senate seat - a 7) He reads Harry Potter books to his victory that Dunston daughter, Malia, at night. thinks HPU helped Hagan achieve. 8) In his memoir, "Dreams from My Father," "We are so he admits to experimenting with marijuana excited,"-said Sage and cocaine in the days of his youth. He through a clamor of acknowledges this as a mistake. voices. "Kay chose to visit HPU in her last nine days of 9) He won a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best campaigning. No Spoken Word Recording for the audio version other schools had Sage Dunston (right), president of College Democrats, presents an Barack of his memoir. that privilege except HPU quilt as a gift to Kay Hagan during her campaign stop at the big institutions like "Cookin' Out for Change" event Dunston was an active supporter 10) He was a chain smoker, but gave up the Duke University." of Hagan's candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Photo by Pam Haynes Obama habit during his campaign. See Hagan, continued on pg. 6 Students respond to the U.S. election results Rachel Davis, senior: Tedcandra McKoy, freshman: Matt Walsh, freshman: Josh Fast, junior: "We're making history. "Since Obama "I think McCain would "If McCain had won, things would I didn't think I'd see a have made a good presi- start to get a little better. It would black presidential candi- 'Tin won, I think every- dent. He knows a lot of take time; neither are date until I was at least immediate solutions. middle aged. We even none will be happy. people and has the expe- We would be better *** had a woman running for I'll be happy. rience. off with McCain." Vice President." m What's new o ta m The 38th annual Phoenix Miss International Pageant Festival scheduled for Nov. 21 deadline approaches In Opinion: In A&E: In Sports: Quinn Dalton, award winning The International Club is hosting author, will be the special guest speaker a Miss International Pageant in which all FYI: There are 'Almost, Maine' Kis takes the for the 38th annual Phoenix literary females can participate. four types of wows the cross country Festival on Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. The event will include Students who submitted competitions, interviews and prizes for Southerners. audience. title. writing to the festival will participate in winning contestansts. workshops throughout the day and an The deadline to apply for the awards ceremony. pageant is Nov. 10. EDITORIALS Friday, November 7, 2008 Roads should be safer now, not later Despite the Staff Editorial the building. In the future, the Brayton Other improvements need to School of Education will open, also on take effect on Sixth Street, Woodrow, outcome, The HPU administration, in the west side of West College. North and 0 A Kirkman. Besides the conjunction with a few High Point City The administration told the obvious paving concerns, crosswalks your vote was Council decisions, has taken one more City Council and local media outlets are imperative for every intersection important step in making the university that they have plans to install raised and other major crossing points. The family safer. The university now owns sidewalks on West College similar university was quoted in both the High not wasted West College to Farris, all of Sixth to McEwen Crossing and the two on Point Enterprise and News and Record Street, all of OA Kirkman and parts of the road in front of Finch Hall. The as estimating 4,000 crossings a day on Woodrow, Fifth Street and North. administration also spoke of plans of local roads. By Holly Iverson The administration asked the lowering the speed limit to 15 miles per York residents cross two busy A&E Editor city to abandon these roads because the hour. roads to get to any current academic university owns all property on either West College is in dire need of building. Neither road has properly Our generation was inundated side of these roads and because of the repair since the city and the university marked crosswalks. Yes, raised with calls to action urging us to vote heavy student invested money to bury the overhead crosswalks would be ideal, but not this year. For some people, it was a pedestrian wires. The necessary at this point. Putting down no-brainer; of course they voted - it's traffic on "West College Drive is in caverns paint on the pavement will work until their right. Others, with ACORN the roads, created construction is over. and the 2000 election shenanigans in especially dire need of repair since to put in The current speed limit is not mind, may have been more skeptical. on West the wires posted, enabling drivers to go 35 miles It was especially easy to think your College. The the city and the university have left per hour thanks to signs at city territory vote meant little to nothing when the administration pavement lines. Lowering the speed limit to 15 candidate you voted for lost also promised invested money to bury uneven miles per hour is as simple as posting So since Barack Obama won, not to close the and largely a sign. Administration officials never what does that mean for people who roads to the the overhead wires." unmarked spoke on how the university plans to voted for John McCain? Was their vote general public in areas the enforce it. a waste? except for large university Some improvements have To answer that, you have to events like graduation. now owns. Sidewalks do not connect already been made. Lighting has take a look at what votes for McCain Walking across West College from Hayworth Park to Vert Stadium/ increased on all roads, making the went up against. can be daunting, especially in route Steele Center complex either, creating roads safer for driving and walking at The first thing that probably to morning classes or going home in more concerns. night. Parking has been taken off of comes to mind is voter registration the late afternoons. Six residential Other dangers include Sixth Street enabling the road to be fraud. The Association of Community buildings plus eight Greek houses are weekend nights' activites. We all know wider and providing fewer distractions Organizations for Reform Now, on the west side of West College. Road where Greek housing is located, and to the driver. otherwise known as ACORN, was improvements are needed. West College can be a scary place for These improvements are noted under intense scrutiny during this Next semester, more pedestrian pedestrians and drivers alike. and can only be the first step of many election because of accusations of traffic will cross the road with the Safety improvements need to more to come. The worst thing that voter registration fraud. But this Wilson Family School of Commerce take effect now rather than later. While could happen would be a university wasn't the first election surrounded by and Qubein School of Communication it is not cost effective to put the final family member being struck by a car such claims. opening. Next academic year, the touches on West College because of because of a lack of forethought. This Specifically in this election, Multiplex will open with 600 students the construction at the Multiplex, it is isn't a matter of convenience like the ACORN made a furious effort to living inside plus the entire student becoming increasingly important to add Campus Concierge, this is a matter of register as many voters as possible. body needing access to the amenities in something to the road before spring safety. semester. See Voting, pg. 4 =

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Chronicle Staff: The different types of Southerners Straight talk Editor in chief By Katie Nelson brandy. He attends church regularly. Pam Haynes Opinion Editor He is always well-groomed and smells from Dr. Nido A & E Editor very nice. Bowties are a popular Holly Iverson As I walk around campus, accessory for a Southern Gentleman. Southern Gentlemen are not that Qubein: Com- Opinion Editor I have noticed something about the students that is different from most different from other people, they are Katie Nelson people in this area. They don't eat grits, just better. Southern Belles are their munication is Staff Editorial Writer have no idea what Bojangles is, and say counterpart and they are equally as Bryan A. Rothamel "you guys" instead of "y'all." I realize wonderful. They hold the same polite manners as the gentlemen. They are an essential skill Sports Editor that many of the students on campus previously lived north of the Mason- great hostesses and know how to raise Mike Nuckles children the correct way. Southern Dixon Line. Don't worry, we won't hold A super book I read recently Belles seems tender and innocent, Organizations Editor it against you. We, as Southerners, can is Anatomy of an Entrepreneur, by but crossing a Southern Belle-is like Bryan A Rothamel only hope to assimilate you into our my friend, Dr. Joe Jacobs, chairman fighting a grizzly bear. Advertising Editor wonderful culture. of Jacobs Engineering. Joe founded Rednecks are the third Now for those of you who are his company on a shoestring and Bryan A Rothamel grouping of Southerners. They drink unaware, there are many different types built it into one of the world's 10 Online Editor excessive amounts of beer, whiskey and of Southerners. I've had to explain this largest construction firms. His book basically whatever alcohol you put in Jesse Kiser hierarchy to several people so I'm going is fascinating reading and a good front of them. Their pick-up trucks are Photographers to get it out in the open once and for example of clear writing. Some of the there most prized possessions. They Pam Haynes all. I have divided Southerness (yes, techniques that come through in Joe's will add extra tailpipes, paint the truck I know this isn't a real word) into four writing may be helpful to all of us: Jesse Kiser to look like the confederate flag, and categories: Southern gentlemen and (1) Get your thinking straight. Printer for some reason enjoy displaying how belles, rednecks, hicks, and people who All communication begins with Mullen Publications muddy they can make the outside of are mistaken for Southerners. First thoughts. In fact, thoughts are the truck. NASCAR is their favorite Adviser of all let me state that these categories the vehicles through which you sport. They know the numbers of Dr. Bobby Hayes are not mutually exclusive; some of the communicate with yourself. Before every racer's car and often have the traits may overlap. you communicate your thoughts Staff Members: racing stickers on theif cars. Lynrd First are the people who are to the outside world, take time to Courntey Adamo, Jona- Skynrd is usually their favorite band sometimes confused for Southerners. organize them. than Bennett, Jesse Cherry, and they can sing "Sweet Home They are not actually rednecks but (2) Say what you mean. Say Alabama" in their sleep. Rednecks are Jessalin Graham, Michael they put on the facade that they are. exactly what you mean. In face-to- Goins, Scarlett Hester, Al- They may come from either the North extremely fun to be around and they face communication, the speaker can will always tell you the straight truth. or the South. They only enjoy certain receive immediate feedback from the lison Hogshead, Megan Ke- They enjoy doing wild and crazy things aspects of Southern culture. For listener. In written communication, any, Drew Littleton, Camara and don't mind sleeping it off in the example, people who wear camouflage the feedback is not immediate. In fact, McLaughlin, Jennifer Paolino, county jail. If you party with a redneck, clothing which is not hunting gear you may receive no feedback. So you you will always have a good time. Lezlie Stephenson, Justina Re- are not necessarily Southern. If you must get your point across accurately Hicks are the last grouping mold, Angelo Rizzi, Samantha say 'Git-er-done' on a regular basis the first time or your communication I am going to talk about. Hicks are that doesn't make you Southern, just is futile. Tuthill, Sarah Watson, Jody generally a bit crazy. They usually have annoying. People who live in trailers (3) Get to the point. If Wicks poor hygiene and lack dental care. The are not necessarily Southern. Plenty of you're writing a letter to ask for Old South is still alive in their hearts Contact us: (336) 841- Yankees and Southerners live in trailers an appointment, ask for it in the and they know one day it will rise again. and walk around in wife-beaters. opening paragraph. If you want more 9042, news@highpoint. They go out hunting with their hound Next are Southern gentlemen information, request it. If you want dogs, eat their kill, and use its fur to edu and belles. If you ever find a Southern someone to buy something, ask for decorate their homes. Spittoons are The opinions expressed Gentleman, hold on to him. He is a the order. still a useful tool for hicks, if you get my rare find and incredibly wonderful. (4) Be concise. Don't waste by this newspaper do not nec- drift. Many hicks do work at carnivals. Southern Gentlemen always hold words. Keep sentences and essarily reflect the perspec- They play banjos and don't have the doors open, pull out your chair for paragraphs short and simple. Always tive of High Point University greatest people skills. Tread carefully you, say please and thank you, and will use the shortest, most familiar around hicks. I hope this has been an students, administrators, staff call you "ma'am" or "miss." Hunting words. Don't endeavor when you educational experience for all of you or trustees. Signed columns, pheasant is a weekend activity for can try. Don't finalize when you can newcomers to the South. Now go drink a Southern Gentleman. He drinks finish. Don't "utilize an instrument letters and cartoons solely some sweet tea and come on back now, things like Crown Royal, bourbon, and for manual excavation" when you can represent the outlook of their ya hear. authors and creators. Un- "dig with a shovel." To quote Winston Churchill, one of the great masters of signed editorials, appearing Letter to the editor... language: "Short words are best, and on opinion pages, express the the old words when short are the best majority view of the staff. of all." College students defy stereotypes (5) Be real. Each of us has Letters policy... a personality, a blending of traits, The Campus Chronicle during the Presidential election thought patterns and mannerisms urges readers to submit letters - which can aid us in communication. to the editor. Dear Editor, Be natural, and let the real you come The salutation should The power and the promise of our democracy was shown this Tuesday. through. Don't try to speak like a read: To the Editor. Letters All across this state and country people from all walks of life went to the polls and Harvard scholar unless you really should be typed and should casted their ballots for a better future. The people of United States voted not out of are one. Don't try to imitate street not exceed 300 words. They fear, but out of the faith and hope of things not yet seen. As a result President elect language unless it comes naturally to Barack Obama and Vice President elect Joseph Biden will be headed to the White you. must be signed and include House with a mandate charged to them by the American people. the author's phone number Communication is not a The students at High Point University, both Democrat and Republican, nice-to-have skill. It is essential to and address for purposes of should be immensely proud of what they have accomplished this election season. success in our changing world. In verification. No letter will be You have taken a stereotype that was put upon you by pundits that said you would fact, communication is at the heart of published without confirmation not vote, that you did not care, and that you would forget. Well, you showed up everything we do. It is the foundation of the author's identity. Please on Election Day and knocked that stereotype permanently out of our political for interaction among human beings. do not send anonymous letters discourse. You showed your commitment and passion, not for party politics, but for Communication has to do with or form letters. the United States. meanings, with understandings, with The staff reserves the I would also like to extend a hand to all those who may not have voted feelings, with desires, with needs and right to edit letters for length, for President-elect Obama, a hand of cooperation and eager willingness to work with ideas. clarity and grammar, in ad- with you on all the issues. President Lincoln declared it best saying, "We are not But the greatest need is for dition to the right to reject a enemies, but friends...Though passion may have strained, it must not break our understanding - for building bridges bonds of affection." between human beings so we can letter based on the judgment of With this election we have summoned a new sprit of patriotism, service, the editors and advisers. better live together, work together, get and responsibility not only to ourselves but also to each other. In short we are one along with each other, and make this Mail your letter to: The nation; we rise and fall as one. It is because of that love, that passion that we are the earth the best possible home for the Editor, Campus Chronicle, Box greatest country on earth. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the human race. 3111, High Point University, United States of America. High Point, NC 27262. Email We love you and thank God for you, your letter to news@highpoint. -Sage A. Dunston Dr. Nido Qubein edu. President of High Point University College Democrats OPINION Friday, November 7, 2008 s diversity diminishing on campus? By Camara McLaughlin hippies are general stereotypes of students more financial aid, it will never as the people are all becoming the same, Staff Writer young-adult rebellion. But many be on Davidson's level. my reasons for choosing this school are stereotypes have their basis in fact. The Since our school cannot provide turning into hollow shells. Take a walk on High Point fact that these stereotypes come few the needed aid for poorer students, When I was in high school, I University's campus and look at and far between on this campus point richer kids end up coming here. It dreamed of meeting all new people. I students' cars. BMWs, Mercedes, out that not many students are trying makes sense. We need students who wanted friends whose families weren't Lexuses, Land Rovers, cars that cost to defy mainstream culture. The artsy want to come to our university and who all from my small town in West Virginia. as much as, or more than, a year's kid who dreams of leading protests and don't need help doing it. But I have to I wanted long discussions over coffee tuition and fees fill the lots. Look at bringing down "The Man" is practically think that we as a university are missing with people who had traveled to places the clothes on the students. Girls wear extinct on this campus. out on what a whole class of people has other than Myrtle Beach for summer Lilly Pulitzer, a brand whose sundresses And why should rebellion be to offer. vacation. easily cost $250. Boys sport $75 prominent? If a person was brought up I've always thought of college High Point has delivered Vineyard Vines ties. Clothes and cars in an upper-class or upper middle class as a time where you step outside of on that part of my dream. There is don't say everything about a person, household, attended a private school your comfort zone and meet people more geographical diversity here than but they do speak. Right now, these and has gotten almost everything he has you wouldn't otherwise get to know. ever before. Seventy-five percent of material items are saying that at High ever wanted, why would he ever rebel? The girl down the hall's home is five this year's freshman class is from Point University, many of our students Why would he seek out an alternative states away from yours. The guy who somewhere other than North Carolina, are from families with money. lifestyle? sits next to you in Biology is the son which is an amazing feat. Our university has become It now costs $31,000 per year of Guatemalan immigrants and speaks Now that this type of diversity much more prominent in the past few to attend High Point. With this high Spanish fluently. You discover you have has been achieved, it's time to work years. We all know this. But what price, privileged students are going to things in common with people who are on other types. Achieving cultural has this new position cost us? As new be the only ones looking to attend our incredibly different from yourself. and socio-economic diversity needs to facilities are built and as fees rise, school. They will be the only ones who But what happens when everyone move to the top of the to-do list. We wealthier people come to look at the will be able to. High Point's scholarship you go to school with is exactly like need to show everyone that High Point school. Wealthier students who don't opportunities are increasing. But, while you? What happens when there is University is actually an extraordinary need financial aid are walking through the Presidential Scholarship Program little diversity on campus, when most place because we welcome and accept the cafeteria during lunch. Students has more scholarship levels, with everyone comes from a well-to-do all types of people. Beamers and polos who don't need work study jobs are today's inflation, it is not enough for family, just like your own? aren't necessary to come here. It's ok attending the open houses. Incoming children from middle and working class You miss out on the opportunity to not own a single piece of Vera Bradley freshmen who can live in the single families. to expand your horizons. You don't get or to think Sperry's are hideous. bedroom dormitories because their President Qubein has said the chance to learn about people who These material things aren't families don't have to worry about several times that he wants to bring maybe come from rough childhoods, or what make a school great. Students where the extra $1600 to $2300 is High Point University into the same who have had to support themselves or do. Students who embrace all types of coming from are in awe over the category as other prestigious, small help support their families. You tend to diversity and long for it do. Students Blessing showroom. All of this has cost liberal arts schools, such as Davidson live in a gilded world, where everything who see things wrong in the world and us our diversity. College. Davidson pledges to meet 100 comes easy, where things are given to strive to change them do. Take another look around percent of their students' demonstrated you, where you don't have to work for If the administration at this campus. Do you see many kids with financial need, through grants, anything you have. school seeks to find these students, crazily dyed hair, piercings and tattoos? scholarships and only up to $3000 in At times I wonder if it's worth whatever their backgrounds may be, Are many of your classmates in tie-dye, loans per year. Now, I don't know about it. At times I question if I am getting High Point University will become a Birkenstocks or bare feet? Maybe one you, but I certainly will be graduating a $31,000 a year education. I'll admit truly great school. It will be known for or two, but the vast majority wouldn't be from High Point over $12,000 in debt. I didn't choose High Point for its being a place where students and their caught dead in any of these outfits. I'm looking at almost three times that academics. I loved the campus, the encouraged individuality are what set it I know punk-rockers and amount. If High Point cannot offer feeling, and most of all, the people. But apart.

Cafe can make changes to be- Voting, continued from pg. 2 Well, claims were made that the percentage of popular vote received. So, come environmentally friendly organization had registered fictitious they believe that McCain should have and deceased people. ACORN denied gotten 47 percent of the Electoral votes, these accusations, but the question and Obama should have gotten the Going Green eliminates the point of providing these still lingers - what happens to my other 52 percent. By giving the winner containers in the first place. Plastics vote when 20 John Does vote for the of the state's popular vote all of the By Diana Bell are also being used in place of washable opposite candidate as me? Electoral votes, critics say the votes for plates and silverware. When getting Well obviously if 20 fictitious McCain in Virginia are then essentially Lately, many local universities ice cream, plastic cups and spoons votes are cast for the opposite candidate insignificant. They believe voting is have been featured in the news for their are automatically given. During the you vote for, your vote is essentially meaningless unless you ultimately vote efforts in "going green." Unfortunately, semester, plastic plates and utensils are canceled out. for the candidate that ended up winning High Point University is not truly one frequently the only option. These types But that was no reason not to the state - Obama. of these. This is not to say that we have of plastics cannot be recycled. vote. But there's a flaw in their not been trying to make this transition. Aramark needs to make the These are accusations, argument. The whole point of voting Recycling receptacles can now be found jump to recyclable plastics (#1 or remember, not proven facts. Don't let is so the candidate you want to win beside most trash cans and in every #2), decomposable plastics, or some the mere chance of something keep gets the majority of the popular vote, dorm room. Some forms of university other reusable option. Wake Forest you from thinking your vote mattered. and consequently the Electoral votes. transportation, the Segways in use by University eliminated plastic flatware Voting naysayers also argue By not voting, you would have been security and the vehicles used by the and Styrofoam last year and now offers that many states' distribution of diminishing your preferred candidate's Buddesk, now use alternative energy take-out containers made out of fiber Electoral College votes strips voting of chance. sources. Bio-retention pools were sugar cane, which is biodegradable. its worth. Currently, 48 states and the Voting isn't something you created behind the student center At Salem College, students are District of Columbia have a policy most should have taken lightly. Although and new parking lot to help prevent given reusable take-out boxes called easily described as "winner takes all." your vote may have been tested, its destructive chemicals from seeping EcoClamshells. The students bring In other words, whichever candidate worth was undeniable. into our water sources. Over fall break, back the box at the next meal and trade wins the popular vote in that state gets more bicycle racks were added around it in for a clean one. all of the state's Electoral College votes. campus to encourage students to bike "Going green" is a current For example, to class instead of driving. Despite issue that is spreading at a rapid pace. even though McCain may these endeavors, High Point still has It seems that everyone wants to talk have gotten 47 percent many changes to make. about helping the Earth, but how many of the popular vote in One place where High Point of these concerned "environmentalists" Virginia, Obama still University falters is in the cafeteria. actually pitch in to get the job done? walks away with all 13 This year, students can "grab-and- While High Point University has made of Virginia's Electoral go." The containers provided for this efforts at working towards a "greener" votes because he had the service are made out of Styrofoam, campus, there are still many wasteful majority of the popular which takes 2,000 years to decompose practices that should be addressed. If vote in the state. and is detrimental to our ozone layer. Aramark eliminated Styrofoam and Some naysayers Many students grab these containers, unrecyclable plastics, this would help argue that each state's fill them with food, and then go sit at a reduce the amount of waste that High Electoral votes should be table in the cafeteria. This completely Point University is adding to the Earth. divided according to the

1 ■ I • 1 ■ I ! Friday, November 7, 2008 A&E Stephanie Meyer has more to offer Twilight' fans By Holly Iverson sections that made my blood pressure herself is aggravating. Author Stephenie Meyer is in A&E Editor soar - it's the decisions Bella makes that Other than Bella's internal the process of writing 'Twilight" from drove me crazy. struggle, the only other major event is Edward's point of view. That book is "Breaking Dawn," the fourth Bella's decisions have angered another Cullen run-in with the Volturi titled "Midnight Sun." book in the Twilight series, should me in the past, but in this book she clan. So there aren't a lot of major Copies of "Midnight Sun" come with a medical warning. This book almost seems like a different character events in this book, but the events that leaked onto the internet a few months raised my blood pressure countless with her decisions. She's been known to do happen in this book won't bore you back, so Meyer went ahead and posted times, and not always for the same be selfless in the past three books, but with their length. Essentially, "Breaking her 264 page "rough draft" online reasons. that quality gets a little out of hand in Dawn" is one giant feud between Bella, for fans. In an interview, she did say The book is divided into three this book. Jacob and Edward about her poor writing for "Midnight Sun" is on hold separate sections. The first and third After she gets married to decision-making skills. indefinitely, but I hope she'll continue. parts of the book are spoken in Bella's Edward, the vampire, they naturally go "Breaking Dawn" is a good The pages she does have up on her voice, just as all of the other books on their honeymoon. But something read, and definitely sums up the series, website, however, are sure to please any have been. The book is interrupted happens during their honeymoon that but I can't deny that sometimes the Twilight series fan. by Jacob's voice in the second part will end up putting Bella's life in danger, things Bella does seem out of character. And if you're still bummed after of the book, however, which adds an once again. Hanging out with a vampire That seems to be the book's only major reading what's available of "Midnight interesting twist to the knowledge and can't be too safe though, right? flaw though. Sun," check out Twilight when it hits information readers receive. This threat to Bella's life could So once you finish "Breaking the big screen November 21. But it's not the different be termed an internal struggle, and her Dawn," that's it. Right? willingness to essentially fight against Wrong. 'Almost, Maine' contains top-notch, emotional performances By Scarlett Hester by Mullinax, sitting on the park bench by Saunders, harassing her boyfriend question from someone who she once Staff Writer struggling with the first moment of the Lendall, played by Mullinax, to give loved, and left behind. Hope mistakes spoken words of "I love you." back all of the love she had given the man as the one she left behind, and The lights dimmed, and a The play switches to a scene him. She is pleasantly surprised when is given a lesson in the idea of hope. single park bench sat covered in what with a woman named Glory, played by their argument over Lendall's lack of The last main scene features appeared to be fresh fallen snow as McLaughlin, learning to deal with a commitment ends with a ring. freshman Maggie Jo Saylor as Rhonda mellow instrumentals played setting the broken heart and a dead first husband, Act II begins with Pete still and Ruffin as Dave. The two are long tone for a romantic drama. all the while trying to figure out sitting on the park bench, simply time best friends who just can't cross "Almost, Maine,"written potential feelings for a perfect stranger, waiting for Ginette. the line of friendship to relationship. by John Cariani and directed by Jay East, played by Scurlock. The play continues with With a little help on Dave's part, Rhonda Putnam, took the stage of the Empty Next is a scene in a bar on Mullinax playing Randy and Scurlock begins to see that there may be more to Space Theatre Oct.9 - Oct. 12. The play a busy night where a bride to be, playing Chad. Two best friends who Dave than just a friend. consisted of two acts and eight different Sandrine, played by Beltrame, is out can't seem to figure out what they're "Almost, Maine" ends with love scenes that captured the hearts of celebrating and accidently runs into doing wrong in the terms of ladies, and Lawson again as Ginette and Mullinax the audience. her devastated ex, Jimmy, played by are beginning to wonder if they're better as Pete at the park bench, showing how The cast consisted of five Mullinax. Jimmy, broken hearted and off with just each other. their love had come full circle. females: Lindsay Beltrame, Nikki struggling to move on with his life, Directions then shift as At the end of the play, it Lawson, Camara McLaughlin, Sharisse seems to find closure when he notices Beltrame re-appeared, this time playing was apparent that the audience had Vernelle Saunders, and Maggie Jo the waitress, played by Saunders. Marci with Ruffin as her husband experienced the same emotions as the Saylor, and three males: Nathan Ruffin, The next scene depicts a young Phil. The couple portrayed a strained various characters portrayed by the Luke Mullinax, and Sean Scurlock. AJ. man, Steve, played by Ruffin, who is marriage only getting worse. The actors. Laughter, sighs of contentment, Goracy served as the stage manager trying to teach himself what to fear couple seemed to be at a loss and are and gasps of shock rippled throughout with Courtney Bedgood as assistant because he can't feel pain. A young left wondering what exactly they're the crowd throughout the performance. stage manager. woman, Marvalyn, played by Lawson, waiting or looking for. The cast of veterans and a first- The cast took the audience gives him a lesson in love and how it is The next scene consists of time performer created an atmosphere through the trials and tribulations scary, but the feeling, even the pain, is McLaughlin as Hope and Scurlock as of emotion, allowing the audience to known as love. Act I starts with Ginette, worth it. the man. Hope travelled all the way lose themselves in the play and relate to played by Lawson, and Pete, played Act I ends with Gayle, played back to Maine to answer a looming every story that was told. No bubble gum allowed; this is power pop By Jen Paolino other pop-rock bands to shame. Oh, and Middle Name, but you wish that you listen. Staff Writer did I mention that it's all done by one could find a band that will allow you Why You Should Listen: Their tracks guy? That's right. Nick Santino, from to show off that fancy footwork you've fuse memorable chord changes with Everybody could use a little Braintree, Mass. is pure musical genius, been keeping hidden for so long, then spunky lyrics and quirky song titles sunshine, sometimes. If you're in the and is making himself right at home Sing It Loud is the band for you. such as "First One On the Blog" and mood for some great music, but break- with the rest of the Fueled By Ramen Why You Should Listen: "Cut You a New Smile." up songs and broken hearts aren't your family. It's only their debut They don't try to hide scene, then these five powerpop bands album and they've behind their poppy are just what you're looking for. Their Band Name: Hey Monday already managed to r" I beats; they keep their blend of electronic dance beats and Album Title: Hold On Tight snag appearances from "^"VWw ■* songs real by letting uplifting lyrics will have you tapping Who /What They Sound Like: They've Alex Gaskarth from All % ^™ their emotions bleed into your feet and wishing been tied to bands like Time Low, and Justin ""-<^l every word they sing. that you could throw Paramore and Flyleaf due to Pierre from Motion City Plus, the fact that they a "Party In Your the fact that they are a female Soundtrack. Pretty cool, are from right here in fronted act, but musically they huh? These boys from Greensboro is pretty cool Bedroom" all night ON TIGHT long. set themselves apart. They Minnesota have pop too. BAY bring a fresh sound to the pop- music in their blood, Band Name: A punk scene with a debut record and after just one listen to their record Band Name: Cash Cash Rocket To The Moon that features smooth vocals and you're going to want to sing each and Album Title: Cash Cash - EP Album Title: slick guitar riffs. every song as loud as you can. Who/What They Sound Like: If Greetings from... - EP Why You Should Listen: There's Metrostation and Hellogoodbye became Who/What They Sound Like: This no denying that you'll be on your feet Band Name: Farewell one band, you'd have Cash Cash. band has been, ironically, compared rockin' the air guitar like nobody's Album Title: Isn't This Supposed to Be Why You Should Listen: These guys to The Rocket Summer, but if you're business once you take a listen to songs Fun? make you feel like not familiar with Bryce Avery and his like "How You Love Me Now" and, Who/What They Sound you're in the coolest project, then let's just say that this debut their current single, "Homecoming." Like: While lead singer '80s nightclub in is a mix of really catchy power-pop Their lyrics are destined to get stuck Marshall Davis sounds like the world. Their with the added bonus of an awesome in your head, and this band will have Mark Hoppus from blink- debut might only synthesizer. you singing along to their catchy hooks 182, these guys manage have four songs, but Why You Should Listen: Not only is the every day of the week. to add a little edge to these Jersey boys music super addictive, but it's kind of their version of pop-punk. definitely show the hard not to get up and dance when you Band Name: Sing It Loud If you're a fan of Every potential to release hear tracks like "If Only They Knew." Album Title: Come Around Avenue or Lights Out a killer full-length, The sequencing, guitars, vocals, and Who/What They Sound Like: If you're Dancing, you'll probably electro-pop record. keyboard on this EP just might put fans of All Time Low or Danger Is My want to give this record a NEWS Friday, November 7, 2008 Fall Carnival

The Volunteer Center held its annual Fall Carnival in the Slane Student Center on Oct. 30 as a way to give back to local school children. More than 160 kindergarten and first grade students from Mont- lieu Math and Science Academy were brought to the event where they enjoyed activities at each table decorated by a student organization on campus. Top, left: Robert Reid Goodson and Derek For- rester, representing Lambda Chi Alpha, pass out candy to the children. Above: Carolyn Chappel and Alexis Mutter offer coloring books at their table. Bottom, left: Ken Olhinger, Brian Sones, Brandon Arbogast, Fred Dipasquale and Chris Mills dress up in costumes to meet and greet the children. Photos by Holly Iverson

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When the day arrived, Sage stood behind an HPU podium in the Slane Student Center to introduce Hagan to students. He was glowing. "I am so proud to present Kay Hagan to our students," Sage said. Hagan, a Democratic member of the N.C. General Assembly, spoke to students on issues such as college affordability, keeping the Furniture Market in High Point and ending the War in Iraq. "If we don't have jobs and growth for you, then we are doing something wrong," she said to students. "North Carolina needs to be the epicenter in energy jobs." A long-time supporter of the High Point Furniture Market, she also talked about the importance of keeping Above, Left to right: Emily Gilman, Arletha Johnson, and Christina the industry in the state. Wills members of the College Democrats hold support signs for Kay "The Furniture Market needs Hagan as she speaks to students in the Slane Student Center on Oct. to stay here, not in Nevada, because it 27 at the "Cookin' Out for Change" event. Right: Hagan talks with employs students just like yourself," senior Toni Herron and her daughter. Photos by Pam Haynes Hagan said. "We also need to stop giving tax breaks to corporations who send their jobs overseas." televisions to await the results, Sage is better than the last eight In the conclusion of her speech, and College Democrat members drove years," Sage shouts through Hagan smiled at Sage and added one to the Greensboro Coliseum. Hagan, the noise. "We are humbled more thing. her family and myriad supporters also by the American people, and "I want to thank Sage, and awaited the results. we are ready to get to work." I want you all to know that he is the They arrived at 9 p.m., and the For the next six future of N.C. politics." Coliseum burst with screams. years, Sage plans to work Election day arrived a week Screams of victory. Victory that along side Hagan and the N.C. later, and the College Democrats and we were a part of creating, according to Democratic party. After that? the College Republicans shuttled Sage.. Well, when the next election students to and from polling locations "This was the result of many rolls around, N.C. citizens just across High Point. As the polls college students and working folks might see a check box beside closed and students gathered around all across N.C. who believe America the name Sage Dunston. Friday, November 7,2008 NEWS Students volunteer their fall break Two groups of students from HPU traveled across the country to help those in need Volunteers repair flood damage in Iowa By Pam Haynes Students were working at 8 Editor in Chief a.m. each morning by hanging dry wall, learning to use power tools or repairing Fall break meant relief from electrical wiring as they restored homes classes, homework and tests for most for local residents. They also met many students. For of the homeowners they were working 13 High Point for, which, according University to Mulig, was one of students, the best parts of the however, it meant trip. a different kind "I was part of of relief-flood an electrical group relief. that wired the entire first floor of a home Sacrificing their in four days with a vacation time four person team," to board a bus Mulig says. "It was a at 5:30 a.m. great feeling knowing and drive to that soon, Lester, the homeowner, would Cedar Rapids, Manika Gamble (left) and Amanda Von be back in his own Iowa, along Dem Hagen learn how to install new place." with volunteers flooring into a house damaged by flood- Sophomore Tyler Hoyle builds a door frame in a house damaged by flooding in The carpentry - from Oak Ridge ing in Iowa. Photo submitted. Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the week of fall break. Photo submitted. United Methodist and construction Church, students techniques that the cold, Midwestern sky, it didn't stop alternative fall break trips, and both worked for five days to repair flood students learned from Oak Ridge the team from having a laugh or two. encourage others to attend in the spring damage that occurred when the Cedar volunteers were the highlight of the trip "My favorite moment was when or next fall. River overflowed in the spring of 2008. for some. I accidentally hit another student on the "It's one of the most rewarding Their timing couldn't have been "I did some demolition, thumb with my hammer while he was experiences that I've had in college, better. framed walls and hung sheet rock," holding a board for me," Gushen adds. knowing that you've helped people who "It was vital to help Iowa before Jack Gushen, also a student leader on While volunteers are required to follow need it the most," Mulig says. "It gives winter hit and people were stuck outside the trip, says. "Framing walls was my safety regulations, Gushen admits, students a greater sense of their place of their homes for months," says Katie favorite because I already had some "I laughed for a good hour after that in the world, and you never know when Mulig, a sophomore and student leader experience in that trade." happened." someone could be returning this favor for the trip. "Iowa seemed to be a And while the work was Both Mulig and Gushen were for you." pressing location at this point in time." strenuous and the days were long under returning veterans from previous Service fraternity builds homes in Florida By Samantha Tuthill and Pam Haynes Staff Writers

When a group of Alpha Phi Omega students arrived in Punta Gorder, Florida, for their annual fall break service trip to work for Habitat for Humanity, there was a concrete slab in front of them. They were tired from the previous night's fourteen- hour drive, but they woke early and went straight to work anyway. "We did a lot of different things," says David Perez, an APO brother. "We started framing the walls for Above, left: When APO volunteers arrived to one of the construction sites that they the concrete slab first." worked on, there was only a foundation. Right: When they left, there were walls, a ga- The 20 students rage and the framework of a roof. Bottom right: APO brother David Perez nails togeth- from APO, a co-ed service er the extrerior walls of the house. The students volunteered for Habitat for Humanity fraternity that collectively in Punta Gorder, Florida where they worked for five days. Photos submitted. boasts hundreds of hours of community service to the university, were divided into very meaningful to me." "There were walls, a two groups, some being left to work For other students, seeing their garage, and most of a roof," with the foundation and others being finished project at the end of the trip Hastings adds. sent to a nearly completed house to was important. And both students apply finishing touches. For five days, "It was interesting to look at agree they won't ever forget the groups hammered, nailed, puttied the pictures from before and what we their time in Florida. and painted. started with to the pictures after and "It was the most So what kept them going? what we ended with," Jennifer Hastings, amazing fall break I've ever "The purpose of the trip is what another participant of the trip, says. had," Perez says. "I fell in I enjoyed most," Perez says. "We were "We pretty much started from scratch." love with the experience, and working on two different houses that When they finally finished, I'll definitely be going back needed to be completed by Christmas there was much more than a concrete again." so families could move in. That was slab in front of them. 8 ORGANIZATIONS Friday, November 7, 2008 Pi Kappa Phi brings disability awareness to HPLFs campus By Bryan A. Rothamel Junior Alec Cunningham was Organizations Editor only allowed to use three and five lettered words. He reflected on the dif- During the week of October ficulty saying, "It really opens your eyes 6-9, the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity hosted about how lucky you are to not have its "No Boundaries Week" as a part of a disabilities." national campaign to promote disability Also highlighting the event was awareness for Push America. wheelchair basketball in the HPU Rec "This is our first year host- Center. Seventy-five students partici- ing this national event," said Andrew pated in the basketball games in wheel- Davidson Realon, Pi Kappa Phi brother. chairs on lend from various organiza- "In the course of the week, we hope tions, companies and hospitals in the students became more aware of what it Triad area. means to be disabled and aware of the The Miss Push Pageant had challenges disabled people face on a several HPU students competing for the daily basis." crown. The students showed off various The week was composed of sev- talents and answered questions. eral events including an empathy dinner, Push America is the national wheelchair basketball, and a Miss Push philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity Pageant. Over 300 students attended started in 1977. All money raised went the events. straight to promoting disability aware- During the empathy dinner, stu- ness. dents were given a disability to emulate The Theta Tau chapter of Pi From left to right: Sarah Ball, Abbey Wood, Soracha Petersen, Amanda Von Dem Hagen, as they ate their meal. The idea was to Kappa Phi was chartered on April 19, Paige Cornetet, Megan Williams and Leah Wilson all competed in the Miss PUSH Pag- show that simple tasks, such as eating, 2008 at High Point University. The eant held in the cafe. Photo by Jesse Kiser can become very challenging. chapter will host a 24 bike-a-thon for Push America later on this year.

■ft: The ZTA sisters released iver 100 balloons for breast can- Zeta Tau Alpha raises er awareness. This third annual vent helped raise money for the iusan G. Komen foundation Photo by Pam Haynes $500 at annual event By Bryan A. Rothamel Tompkins opened the ceremony with a Organizations Editor prayer. Forty members of the univer- The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha sity community as well as the entire hosted its third annual Breast Cancer sorority attended the event. Balloon Release in support of the Susan Nacy G- Brinker, sister of Ko- G. Komen for the Cure foundation. men, created the Susan G. Komen for "This event was a very special the Cure foundation in 1982. Komen and meaningful event to all the sisters. was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 I was really excited to be a part of an years old and died three years later. event like this," said sophomore Xandy During Komen's diagnosis she Reckling. spent much of her time focusing on the Leading up to the event, needs of other breast cancer patients HPU students could buy a balloon to instead of her own struggles. The release for $1 or a bracelet that read, foundation has invested more than $1 "Strength, Hope and Love," also for $1. billion worldwide to find a cure. In total, the sorority raised The national Zeta Tau Alpha $500 for the event. Money raised sup- sorority has been associated with the SPARKLE CAR WASH ports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation since 1992. foundation in their fight for a cure. The current national phi- FAMILY QUICK LUBE The event featured the Petal lanthropy efforts are Breast Cancer Points who sung "And So it Goes" by Education and Awareness. They also 1120 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 Billy Joel and "I Will Remember You" have events such as Think Pink, NFL, *Next to Gianno's, in the parking lot of La Hac* by Sarah McLachlan. Sophomore Dale Yoplait and Courage Night. ^ (336) 451-7070 Below: HPU students participated in the Walk Like MADD annual fundraiser in Philadelphia on Oct. 11, 2008. The students were on the "Friends of Kylie Pin- heiro Team." From left to right: Jalessa Allen, Michelle Arrigoni, Paige Keeney, The Specials Alice Stevens, Andrew Borsuk, Xandy Reckling, and Blair Overmann. Photo provided Premium wash with lube oil DETAILING and filter SPECIALS includes vacuum $49.99 (sm. car) interior/clean windows only $59.99 (med car) $36.99 $69.99 (suv/ lg. car) complete price i includes exterior wash, NO EXTRA FEES!! l}f exterior hand wax, interior vac, clean Deluxe car wash includes lube windows, tire gloss and oil and filter only $29.99 interior protectant complete price by appointment NO EXTRA FEES!! Call Bali Kahn (336) 451-7070 We Also Do Automotive Mechanic Work, Tune Ups Etc. ASE Certified **NC State Inspections** *New Tires Available* ^^^■■■■■H^^^^HHH Friday, November 7,2008 SPORTS

Raisingthe Bar.Letthe bar- Women's basketball opens exhibition season I -1 barism stay at the stadium Team dominates Montreat College, 74-49;falls to D2 North Carolina-Pembroke, 69-66 By Bryan A. Rothamel Frances Fields) and one junior (Andrea Men's team to open season Nov. 14 Organizations Editor By Mike Nuckles Sports Editor Tucker) each game, while Brown and junior Ashlee Samuels each started one Coach Bart Lundy and the This has the making of a The High Point women's bas- contest. men s basketball team will open bad joke. Six guys without shirts their season on the road at and their chests painted walk in. It ketball team opened the 2008-09 season on Nov. 1 with an exhibition Duquesne on Nov. 14. The seems natural but really it is a step team returns three starters, close to barbaric. Nonetheless it is win over NAIA foe Montreat Col- lege, 74-49. The team followed up but just one senior. A talented natural at a sporting event. group of nine freshmen (in- This isn't unusual that some- two days later with a lackluster 69- 66 loss at home to UNC Pembroke cluding two redshirts) will take thing otherwise barbaric is consid- the court for the Panthers. ered natural at a sporting event. But in another exhibition. Sophomore guard Jurica Center Cruz Daniels, one of the most puzzling places to and guards David Campbell me is the bathroom at games. Hargraves was the leading scorer in each competition, taking 20 and and Eugene Harris are back I haven't been in a female to bring experience to the bathroom since, well, when my 15 points, respectively. Freshmen Tedi McKoy and Shamia Brown floor for High Point. Jourdan mother changed my diaper in a pub- Morris, a forward who trans- lic restroom. I'll have to speak from had an immediate impact on both games. Brown was second on the ferred from St. Bonaventure, is my many trips to a male bathroom. expected to have an immediate Many women do not know there team in points in each game, while McKoy scored in double figures impact, but a foot injury may are definite rules for males in the keep him out for a few games. bathroom. against Pembroke and led the team in rebounds against Montreat. The men's team One of the most important finished the regular season in rules is urinal behavior. First, if The team will take a short break before opening their offi- third place in the Big South you can avoid using a urinal next to standings, before falling to someone, you do. cial season at Virginia on Nov. 14. Winthrop, 61-53, in the semi- Second, you stare directly Their home-opener will take place finals of the tournament. The ahead and do not talk. Guys are against Emory & Henry at 2 p.m. team was picked to finish fifth picky about these things and break- on Nov. 16. in the conference this season, ing the rules at any time causes A year after finishing despite losing star players great debate for hours. fourth in the Big South Confer- Mike Jefferson and Arizona Slane Center is a perfect ence while playing five freshmen Sophomore guard LaTeisha Dean drives the ball to Reid to graduation. Those two example of how bathroom designers full-time, the Panthers were picked the basket in the second half of the women's basket- players will be playing profes- are creating atmospheres for males to finish third in the conference ball team's Nov. 3 exhibition against UNC Pembroke. sionally in Switzerland with the to use the restroom without a panic this season. Coach Tooey Loy has Dean went on to score seven points in the game for the Geneva Devils this upcoming attack. The dividers give each user a opted to start three sophomores Panthers. Photo by Mike Nuckles. season. nice comfortable distance to perform (Hargraves, LaTeisha Dean, and their task and the dividers encourage staring ahead. Breaking the aforemen- tioned rules at any time other than a Volleyball team 23-5 heading into home stretch sporting event causes a great debate By Drew Littleton and physical mistakes. A team like UNC Charleston Southern brought in 902 that even John C. Calhoun couldn't and Mike Nuckles Asheville will take advantage of the people. During the weekend, the team solve. points given to them," head coach Chad raised $1600 for the Susan G. Komen Staff Writers I have many times been at Esposito said. Breast Cancer Foundation, by straight a urinal in an arena and a guy will The most important win of the donations and by selling "Dig for the The High Point volleyball team come up to use the one next to me in season came on the road against lib- Cure" merchandise. Overall, the team (23-5) has met unprecedented success a room full of empty urinals. Then erty. Coming into the game, each team raised over $3000 for the foundation in the 2008 season, going undefeated in he will proceed to discuss the game had a 6-0 record. Liberty was voted as through the campaign. the first half of the conference season, with me. the conference favorite heading into the High Point has just two matches and is just one win from tying the all- All I think, "Uh, hello?! I season, while High Point held the best remaining in the season. The team will time team record for wins in a season, don't know you nor have I seen you overall record in the Big South at the host Liberty on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. That after going 24-9 in 2007. before. At a very private time I do time. Neither team had a lead greater The team's most recent action game, between the top two teams in the not need to begin a relationship with than four points. The game would need conference, will precede a special May- came during the annual "Big South you. Please, my friendship starts at to go into a fifth game after High Point hem in Millis program that will officially Beach Trip" against Coastal Carolina the sink. Thank you. Gosh, rude." battled back and won the fourth. The introduce the 2008-09 men's basketball and Charleston Southern last weekend. The worst part is bathrooms Panthers jumped out to an early 5-1 lead, team to the student body. The volleyball Against the CCU Chanticleers, at arenas are often very small and but quickly saw their lead disappear as team will also host Gardner-Webb on HPU came out sloppily, dropping set very disgusting. The stalls are big the Flames tied the game at six. The Nov. 15 before heading into the Big one, 25-13. The squad fought back for enough for a 100-pound man to stand teams traded the next fifteen points, and South Tournament. HPU will be looking a set three win, but ended up falling, comfortably. The tightly packed uri- the Panthers had themselves a lead of to win their remaining games to clinch 25-20, in the fourth set. Sophomore nals have no dividers between them 14-13 at match point. An error on the the top seed in the tournament, which Stephanie Wallin continued her out- as you stand shoulder to shoulder to serve by the Flames gave the Panthers would mean home-court advantage standing season, leading the team with the guy next to you. the hard fought win on the road and the throughout the tournament. 16 kills. Senior Lindsay Raus and junior It is as if they spent millions Panthers Audie Gonzalez each had seven, while of dollars designing the stadium, had first sophomore libero Julie Hershkowitz led ensuring a positive environment to place to the team with 11 digs on the night. cheer and a place to get a good hot themselves The upside to the road trip dog but forgot that people might use in the Big came against the CSU Buccaneers, win- the bathroom at a game. South Con- ning a commanding 3-0 match on Oct. As you can imagine, these ference. 31. The team had 49 kills in a balanced conditions clearly do not help the Dur- victory for the Panthers. Senior Lauren rules listed before. Of course, we ing Family Hatch led HPU with 16 digs. don't bat an eye at this. and Alumni High Point won another road After I promptly leave the Weekend, match, a 3-0 win over Radford. Senior game I might go to a fine restaurant. High Point Ashley Mellott led the High Point attack If there isn't a well-spaced, private welcomed with 15 kills. restroom experience awaiting me, huge crowds The first trouble of the season I'll make a mental note to not return to the Millis came against UNC Asheville on Oct. 25, to this ridiculous establishment. If Center. The the team that ended High Point's im- a guy with a painted chest is our Oct. 3 match pressive 2007 season. The fans of UNC waiter, I'm out before the drinks against Asheville outnumbered the fans of High return. Coastal Point, which made it difficult for the And this irony is probably Carolina home team to win. The 3-2 loss ended why we love sporting events. We drew 523 the team's perfect conference record. fans, while "We had moments where we Number 11, Julie Hershkowitz, dives for the ball at an earlier game this the Oct. 4 Barbarism, continued on pg. 10 lost concentration, resulting in mental year against Marist University. Number 12, Tara Dyer, is in the fore- tilt against ground. Photo by Jesse Kiser 10 SPORTS Friday, November 7, 2008

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Up to speed with IM sports

By Jesse Kiser Pass, and Kick Team Challenge on the Online Editor IM fields. The winning team will receive an all out cook out by Ball Park will all the fixings to feed ten people. The Pikes Who said HigJi^PSjiit University took home the victory. doesn't have a fooJhJillteam? There is interest, on campus for The ACIS flag football season club baseball, thanks to Mike Grosso, ■- conic to a close here on campus but the student at the forefront for the battle football is no! over just yet. - over a baseball team. But this year's rpTheta Chi Team A beat out team club sports budget will not allow for a R-15 in the Men's championship baseball team. "We just want to play. le while Alpha Gamma Delta was The NCBA said even if the school does unable to score against BAMF in tM not recognize us as a club sport we can Women's championship round, losing still play non-league games with other 26-0. BAMF was able to take the win this schools," says Grosso, "So as of now we year after losing in a big upset to Zeta are not a club team but I am working last year in the final game. * on that process." Grosso has to get a This weekend, November 7-9, ' "solid team" and a home field according two HPU All-star teams will compete in to Mike Tuttle, Senior Associate Above: Theta team A took victory in ACIS flag football this semester. Team mem- the regionals in Wilmington, N.C. Athletic Director, in order for them to bers are Jamie Baumgartner, James Bishop, Andrew Boyd, James Brandon, Jeff Before regionals the All-Star be considered next year. "I talked to the Gibbons, Kevin McCredie, Jon Molyneaux, Wilder Parks, James Peterson, Kevin team had some warm up games. They national club baseball association and Steinberger, and Dan Suseck. Photo submitted. played A&T University but had sdme they said we can still join the league but hard luck. Their team [A&T] had been we would have to pay out of our own Barbarism, continued from pg. 9 together for a little over three years," pockets, and the group at the meeting says Steve Harrell. "Our team had been did not mind," says Grosso. The first can be barbaric and no one cares. In fact, we enjoy the friendships we form with together for a little over 12 hours." This meeting was a success and Grosso has the drunken guy in the row behind us, the cotton candy gal walking by every two past Tuesday the All-Star team defeated high hopes. "I had a turnout of 26 with minutes and even the dude less than a foot away using the urinal next to us. Elon, 32-25. The final roaster of the team others who e-mailed me that couldn't But if I see you at that restaurant after the game, you better remember has yet to be determined. make it," says Grosso. They will have the rules. I do not want to see your chest. I don't care if you think the woman 50 Before the Elon match there their first practice this Saturda rows ahead of us gave you the "look" and I definitely won't talk to you at the urinal. was the Ball Park Hotdogs, ACIS Punt, After all, aren't we trying to raise the bar together?

Women's Soccer Kis wins XC title Big South Conference Tournament By Mike Nuckles Sports Editor

Senior Zsanett Kis took the Big South women's cross country Semifinals: Saturday, Nov. 8 championship on Nov. 1 at the meet hosted by Liberty University. Kis, a runner from Hungary, won the five-kilometer race in 18:23.24. Championship: Sunday, Nov. 9 The women's team finished third overall, while the men's team finished second. Senior Jesse Cherry was the fastest Panther on the men's side, taking third in the conference with a 25:05.84 in the eight-kilometer race. Several other High Point runners had impressive finishes, including Champion advances to NCAA Tournament senior Kali Burt with an 18:52.57 fifth place finish. Andrea Bolyki, Emily Webb, Geneva Winterink, Kelsey Fraser, and Monica Delizo each finished in the top-30 at the meet. Anthony Berkis, Josh Morgan, Neal Darmody and Josh Cashman joined Come support women's soccer! Cherry in the scoring, each finishing in the top-25. The teams have one more regular season meet - the Wolfpack Invitational on Nov. 8 - before running in the NCAA Southeast Regional on Nov. 15. 11 SPORTS Friday, November 7, 2008 Women's soccer enters Big South Tournament seeded fifth

By Allison Hogshead With seven freshmen, HPU behind when Courtney Spotts' free kick the way we run this program and our Staff Writer faces a challenge for the crown, but found the back of the net in the 33rd expectations lie within the players we head coach Michelle Rayner believes minute. Katie Taber and Rager con- have and the potential that this team The High Point University the team has a chance nonetheless. nected for the second goal in the second has," Rayner said. women's soccer team, the defending "I think it's the team that overtime half, but neither team was able The theme of the season has BSC champions, is hosting the Big prepares the best and not just prepares to come out victorious. It was the fourth been tie after tie, with the women's team South Conference tournament this but is able to execute and take care of tie out of the last five games played. ending with eight draws, a team record. weekend. The semifinals will be played the small things that win games when Despite the hardships present- The format of the Big South Tourna- on Saturday, Nov. 8, while the champion- you're in tournament play and not make ed, Rayner's pride in the team lingers. ment, however, will not allow for any ship game will play out on Sunday, Nov. costly mistakes," Rayner said. "Our expectations for this team ties, with a set of penalty kicks to end 9 at 2 p.m. Junior Laura Eldridge is cur- and program are extremely high - in any ties in the shootout. The tournament's champion rently the top scorer, with six goals ways it could be too high - but that's will advance to the NCAA Tournament. and three assists, closely followed by The women's soccer team redshirt freshman Karra Damascus and entered the Big South Championship senior Renee Hitchcock with five each. Tournament as the fifth seed Thursday Sara Rager, HPU's leader in assists with with a 3-2-4 conference record, 7-4-8 seven, rounds out the top four with four PREPARING overall. The Panthers were set to face goals. fourth-seeded Charleston Southern, The Panthers tied Big South PROFESSIONALS which defeated HPU 2-1 on Oct. 11 at competitor Coastal Carolina 2-2 on Nov. —\ Vert Stadium. 1 on "Senior Day." HPU came from FOR LEADERSHIP r — — — AND MANAGEMENT I IN NONPROFIT i ^^M ORGANIZATIONS ' 1807 N. MAIN ST. HIGH POINT 336-883-0030 | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT The M.A. in Nonprofit Management Program at LUNCH SPECIALS EVERYDAY 5.99 High Point University offers a curriculum that includes WATCH FOOTBALL ACTION HERE ON OUR BIG SCREENS 12 nonprofit courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in nonprofit management leadership. h EVERYDAY 16 OUNCE DRAFT BEER For Information and to receive application materials $1-50 contact the Office of Graduate Studies: MONDAY Office of Graduate Studies IFOOD: High Point University OPEN FACE ROAST BEEF OR TURKEY SANDWICH WITH High Point, NC 27262-35-98 I MASHED POTATO AND GRAVY $5.99. (336) 841-9198 |BAR - ANY CAN BEER $1.00 www.highpoint.edu/graduate [email protected] I TUESDAY ■FOOD: "PANTHER" CHEESEBURGER WITH CHIPS $2.00 (MUST IPURCHASE A DRINK) BAR - $2.00 TUESDAY ANY BOTTLE I | WEDNESDAY FOOD: IMAKE ANY SANDWICH A COMBO; ADD A DRINK AND FRIES FOR $1.50 BAR - ANY GLASS OF WINE FOR $3.00

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