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Campus Chronicle !7JK9HPO,NT Vol. 15, No. 3 Friday, September 28, 2007 Well-known Dean of Students bids farewell; On the Run: What's New Tuttle transitions into Student Life position The Campus Chronicle launches user-friendly, By Pam Haynes you!" in the center. trained the resident assistants. He's been Editor in chief This was a gift from accessible, consistent, and most of all, a interactive website two people he met friend to students. This issue of the Campus as freshmen, came to "It isn't in my job description, but For 11 years, Rans Chronicle marks the launch of the know over their four I make it a point to know as many first and Triplet!, Dean of Students publication's website which can be accessed years at the university last names as possible," he says. "The more and Director of Residential at http://open.highpoint.edu/chronicle. and watched graduate you know your students, the better you can Life, greeted freshmen as All articles found in the paper in May, 2007. Last do this job." they arrived, helped them edition of the Chronicle will be included adjust to living on campus, week, he also received He will be leaving faculty in the website to accommodate students members that have also formed friendships with who do not pick up the paper edition or become his friends. Though them and watched them who prefer to read the newspaper online. he graduated from UNC graduate four years later. The website, which uses WordPress Blog Chapel Hill in 1993, he Now, it's his turn to leave. software, will create an interactive feel, Rans has lived says he feels as much of such as allowing students to post comments on campus (first in Finch an alumnus of HPU as he about articles and express their reactions, Hall, then in an apartment does UNC. "I have lunch suggestions, and opinions. with the faculty every day. in University Village) since As the staff's knowledge of the he was first employed by Almost every friend in my software progresses, additional articles and the university, worked at all ife is associated with HPU," pictures not published in the hardcopy of times of the day and eaten Rans Triplett. em ployed by HPU for eleven says Rans. the paper will be added to the website, as in the cafeteria twice a day years. Pholo courtesy of Triplett For the past two weeks, well as polls and other features. for seven days a week. He he has been preparing his has decided that it's time for a change. "A a voicemail from the staff for his departure and lot of people think that something must be father of a student trying to say goodbye. He Faculty and staff wrong, but I'm not leaving because I'm who had experienced has kept a journal for Gail upset about something. This university has trouble with her Tuttle, current Dean of the asked to donate been good for me to work here happily for suite-mates. Rans Evening Degree Program, eleven years," explains the Greenville, S.C. moved the student to who will be appointed to flowers for additional native. a different suite, and Vice President of Student He says that it's the nature of the the father called to Gail Tuttle will fill the role of Vice President Life on Oct. 1 after Rans botanical garden job that usually pushes a resident director thank him. of Student Life. Photo bv Pam Haynes leaves. "I've been training to move on. "After the work day is over, His Gail and keeping a journal The Arboretum Committee has students don't go home at five o'clock. involvement has extended far beyond for her of the things that I do through the announced plans for another botanical They stay here," he says. "Someone has to correcting residential problems. He is day. But it's hard to give eleven years to garden to be planted on campus in addition take care of them, and that's been me." often seen at the annual Fall Formal and someone in two weeks," he says. to the rose garden in front of Smith Library. Besides hard work and long hours, Snowball Dance socializing with students Tuttle, who has been working at This garden, which will be located in the his job has been about relationships. In as he presides over the festivities. He's the university since 1985, says she looks at area adjacent to the waterfall in Hayworth his office, a collage of two students hangs been involved in Greek life and the Student this opportunity as a chance for growth. "I Park, will feature perennial flowers. on the wall with the words "We will miss Government Association, and he has like to be busy, and I always have an open Instead of purchasing those flowers from a greenhouse, the committee Triplett departs, Tuttle transitions continued on page 8 is asking for faculty and staff members to bring perennial flowers from their own Athletic conduct Outdoor enthusiast uses gap year to test en- home gardens to be used for this project. The design of the garden will durance in cross country cycling and paint- depend on the variety of flowers that are code meeting held donated. Planting is scheduled to begin on for student leaders ball tournaments in European competition Oct. 6. By Cole Atkins boring sometimes." Oddly enough, the -Compiled by Pam Haynes By Bryan A. Rothamel StaffWriter occasional taunts by passing drivers and StaffWriter screams from young girls don't satisfy this Quiz time. Raise your hand if you young adrenaline junkie. Dr. Woody Gibson, athletic have done any of the following: Ridden up When asked if he has a car, he director, emphasized proper behavior at or climbed a mountain that was over 4,800 says, "Once you get hit by a few of them, HPU sports events during a meeting of 51 feet high and proceeded down? Owned, they begin to scare you." Two wheels students on Sept. 18. The group included captained, outfitted and fundraised for your appear to be more than enough for him. Opinion: America's menial athletes and campus leaders. own professional paintball team? Taken He is a junior education major who health system fails disabled The Big South Conference a year off before college to travel around spent the previous six years before HPU requires each school to hold an ethical Europe with said paintball team? Keep in Surrey, England, where his father is a conduct policy meeting. In August each those questions in mind as you read about certified public accountant. Walters, from coach attended a similar meeting. The the fast-paced life of Rob Walters. Connecticut, moved to England at age 14 September meeting was for each student Walters rides his bike to school. and was not happy with the change. leader so that they could relay the message In fact, Walters rides his bike just under "I went into the move thinking "The Brave One" con of proper conduct at athletic events to the 14 miles round trip from his Laurel Oaks it would suck because my dad was only rest of student body. Springs apartment complex off Main Street supposed to be there for two years. But 'wertul dialogue First, Gibson allowed Dr. James to campus. Sometimes he does the round over time I fell in love with the place." His Stitt, athletic faculty advisor, to address trip at least twice. That's about 28 miles a rustic surroundings certainly helped him the group. Stitt reminded all students that day. get acclimated quickly. "In Surry there are the way students act with one another Each morning Walters strolls into so many paths. I could ride my bike all is not always proper in public when in the Slane Center soaking with sweat. "I the way to school and never once get on News: < 'ampus map shows the presence of other spectators. He race myself every morning to see how fast a road," he says. Since the seventh grade, where construction will occur also stressed the importance of cheering I can get to campus," he says, reclining in Walters has enjoyed cross-country biking for HPU and promoting the school in a an overstuffed chair bordering Starbucks. "I and road biking, but he craves dirt-jumping. positive light for all to see. He wanted shower in the locker rooms every morning. Walters got so used to England to make sure everyone knew that even The workers at the gym definitely know that returning to America for college in defeat HPU wants to be the best who I am," he adds. was difficult. He says, "After essentially competitor. He continues, "Sometimes I take growing up in the U.K., the way of life «s: ACSI flag football Gibson explained the conduct rides on the back of trucks for a few stop- in the United States was tough to adjust •A players of the policy provided by the Big South lights by grabbing on. The ride can get to." But, going with the theme of his life, Sports conduct, continued on page 8 _ Rob Walters, continued on page 9 EDITORIALS Friday, September 28, 2007 Taking Leave: One student's off-year odyssey Editor in chief Pam Haynes through Australia, Spain, Italy and Russia E Editor Samantha Hester By W. Harris Walker Salamanca, Spain, where I studied Spanish A gap year, though, is not Staff Writer in a language school in the heart of this restricted to the things I did. A gap year Opinion Editor very traditional Spanish town for three can consist of any activity and it can be John Winn Deep in the heart of Russia months. This was truly the time of my life taken at any time, not only between high Sports Editor near Siberia, I played in an orphanage in where I made many friendships that will school and university. I worked with one Yaroslavl with children that had nothing. last a lifetime, only a couple being with girl in Australia who had completed a Mike Nuckles Watching these children still gleam with Americans. year of university at Oxford in England Advertising Editors happiness despite all of their misfortunes Sadly, I eventually left Spain and decided that she just didn't have the Bryan Rothamel truly put my own life into focus. As I sat in and toured Italy for the week of Easter, focus and wanted to take some time off Camara McLaughlin the room with these children, I finally had where I was fortunate enough to hear Pope to discover herself. I constructed my gap Online Editors an epiphany in which I discovered so much Benedict XVI deliver Palm Sunday Mass. year by searching through hundreds of about myself. I finally realized the gifts Though I am not Catholic, the symbolism different programs on the internet and using Mike Nuckles I had been given and the an advisor, of sorts, who had Jesse Kiser necessity to use them. As organized a gap year for her Photographers my gap year was drawing son and started a business to Pam Haynes to a close, I was finally help others do the same. Jesse Kiser beginning to realize those As I sit here writing things which I had taken the this article, a year to the day Printer year to discover. from when I left on the first Stone Printing & Graphics Almost exactly a real part of my adventure, I Advisers year before this, in April am reminded of how truly Michael Gaspeny 2006,1 had been accepted invaluable this experience Marjorie Church by all eight schools that 1 was. I learned things through had applied to and I was my travelling and working that preparing to graduate from could never have been taught Staff Members: high school, but something in a classroom. The sense Cole Atkins, Jesse just wasn't there. I wasn't of responsibility, maturity, Cherry, Lauren Croughan, as excited as my friends self-confidence, knowledge Larry Daniels, Samantha Gilbert, about heading to college and worldliness that I gained and I lacked the drive. My this year are never learned by Robert Reid Goodson, Jessalin headmaster and I concluded going to classes. Graham, Kristina Hardy, Scar- that maybe I should look The author on a bridge in Salamanca, Spain, May 2006. Some people just aren't ready lett Hester, Holly Iverson, Jesse into what is called a gap to go to a university straight Kiser, Shannon Moran, Katie year. A year typically taken out of high school and that's Tana, Kelly-Jayne Tolman, Sa- by students in between high school and surrounding the Pope stretches across all fine. It's better to take that time and get university, a gap year is almost expected denominations, and it was amazing to be ready than to go and force yourself to be mantha Tuthill, W. Harris Walker of most students in Europe but is not so able to view such an important Mass being ready and risk the possibility of being and Jody Wicks. prevalent here in the United States. Often, delivered by the Pope. After my traveling home by the next semester. I recommend students travel abroad and either work, in Italy, I was taken to Russia where I was a year like this to anyone, no matter what study or volunteer at various places. graced with the experience of a lifetime the circumstances are, because the benefits Contact us: (336) 841-9042, Amazed by the choices available working in orphanages. I also worked in are limitless and you'll never have a single [email protected] for people interested in a gap year, 1 a mental hospital for children who were regret. The changes that have been made in decided to take advantage of four different often put there for nothing more than what my life thanks to my gap year are amazing, opportunities in various regions of the we would consider to be attention-deficit and I can only hope to see that experience The opinions expressed world. My first venture took me to the hyperactive disorder (ADHD). There was have the same effect on someone else. by this newspaper do not neces- Northern Territory of Australia to learn the one young 11 year-old girl at this hospital, For more information on gap year sarily reflect the perspective of true meaning of hard work while laboring though, who had serious delusions as a opportunities, you can refer to the internet on a 3.4 million acre cattle ranch. After result of the very prevalent fetal alcohol or talk to someone like me who's done a High Point University students, travelling around Australia for a few weeks syndrome; I could be standing in front of gap year. Popular websites include www. administrators, staff or trust- at the end of my work, I went home for her, and she wouldn't even have a clue that takingoff.net, www.gapjobs.com and www. ees. Signed columns, letters Christmas. After the holidays, I left for I was there. crossculturalsolutions.org. and cartoons solely represent the outlook of their authors and creators. Unsigned editorials, Straight Talk From Dr. Nido Qubein appearing on opinion pages, express the majority view of the staff. Focusing on goals can help students solve conflict Letters policy... Dear Student: positive. to repeat the course. You have to decide The Campus Chronicle There's no such thing as a life • Negative/negative. 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Crumbling Walls: The hidden dangers of Ameri- A LIFE-CHANGING ca's failed mental health system for the disabled OPPORTUNITY... The 37TH Annual High Point University By John small minority of mentally ill patients— immense strain on caseworkers and m ^^m Winn about six percent of the population- managers that many have chosen to quit Phoenix Literary Opinion Editor treatment is impossible. Many are so poor or retire, making it even harder for the B they can't afford therapy or medication, mentally ill to get the help they need. Part Festival Guy putting off help until literally the last of the problem is there is a perception l LeGrande is minute. The lack of affordable health care among lawmakers and others that mental For more information, contact Ms. •»• a convicted is an issue in itself, but for the seriously illness is solely a disease of the mind. As Georgeanna Sellers in Norcross 201, killer. In 1996 mentally ill it opens up a host of problems such, funding for mental health services ext 9657, [email protected] £^%> he was tried that often land them in jail rather than in is not as high priority as paying for and sentenced group. emergency services like police and fire The deadline to turn in to death for gunning down a woman Because they don't have access protection. That, coupled with the recent outside her home in Stanley County, to legal, prescribed medications like trends in outsourcing has caused more poetry and short fiction is North Carolina. He is also mentally Prozac and Zoloft, sufferers often turn harm to the mentally ill than anything Nov. 1 ill. According to court-appointed to the only place they know for help: the else. The system is broken, but the good psychiatrists, the 48 year-old marches for streets. Pot is a cheap, popular remedy news is we can make it better. Email it to [email protected]. hours in his jail cell and refuses to speak for schizophrenics and depressives All it lakes is a total commitment to his attorneys because he believes they looking to self-medicate. The streets also on the part of lawmakers, advocates and are persecuting him. His story serves as serve a social-welfare purpose as well the public. That means more money, more Submission Information an example of how even the most troubled giving the mentally ill a possibility to information sharing and a vigorous effort individuals can fall through the cracks earn a living either as pushers, pimps or at the grassroots level to remain informed Submit poems no longer than 35 lines of the crumbling institution that is the "strong arm" men to pay for their habit. about what's going on in patients' lives. with a title, word-processed or typed, Department of Mental Health, and unless According to University of Massachusetts The sad fact is if caseworkers were able single spaced. For each poem, include more is done to intervene with people professor Stephanie Hartwell, 16 percent to intervene with Mr. LeGrande ten or your name in the upper-right hand like him, experiences like his will become of offenders who come into contact eleven years ago, he wouldn't be sitting corner. Type your name and the word more common. with the police have a mental disorder. on death row right now. We owe it to poem in the subject line of the email. According to the National Although joint crisis intervention teams all the families of mentally ill patients to Institute of Mental Health, 26.2 percent exist to reach out to these people, budget make sure that incidents like his never Submit fiction no longer than two pages, of adults—57 million Americans—suffer cutbacks—by as much as fifty percent in happen again. But that can only happen if word-processed or typed, double-spaced, from some form of mental disorder. The some cases—have led to poor funding and we all work together to make stories like with a title and your name on the first most common illnesses are depression, understaffed offices leaving the many Mr. LeGrande's history. page. Type your name and the word schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. While would-be clients out in the cold. fiction on the subject line of the email. most are able to seek treatment, for a The cutbacks have put such

Campus Civitans invite students to join for Stop whining already! Are experience in helping others and leadership students being consumed by a

By Ashley Jessup Civitans is open to day and Campus Civitans evening students and meets every other disease called the "gimmes"? Wednesday during the school year. If you Civitan International would like have any questions or would like to join By Scarlett Hester to invite any student at High Point Univer- and cannot make the meeting on Wednes- chairs. This is another example of how Staff Writer sity interested in service to join Campus day, Sept. 16, please contact Anky Patel at the university likes to keep its students Civitans on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. [email protected] or Brenda Coates happy. Millions of dollars were invested Instant gratification is something in the Chapel Lounge. Campus Civitans is at [email protected]. in making the campus look beautiful and a volunteer service organization with an that we strive to achieve. Our society feel like a second home to students. emphasis on helping people with devel- is impatient and demanding and has a Despite all these changes, stu- opmental disabilities. Their goal is to "give me now" mindset. It's easy to see dents still find things to complain about, strengthen local communities by provid- these traits in the younger generation and whether it's the fact that the Chic-Fil-A ing a network of volunteer clubs dedicated especially in college students. College is an express one instead of a real one to to serving individual and community students always have wants, and then the fact that one renovated residence hall needs. Civitans also offers students op- once those wants are met, they always is nicer than another. Students complain portunities in leadership, public speaking, want more. about trivial things instead of appreciat- organization and management. One thing that I ing the fact that we do have Campus Civitans is nationally think the HPU administra- The staff and a Chic-Fil-A. Who cares involved in the Salvation Army Red Kettle tion has accomplished very administration here if it's express or not? We well is trying to please the Campaign, which provides food, toys barely take enough time students. We even have a already go to such to appreciate the changes and clothes to 6 million people during great lengths to the Christmas season. Locally, the HPU director of WOW whose that have been made for Chapter is involved in collecting hygienic sole purpose is to improve please students that us—like the transformed items for a local women's shelter, helping life for students. We I wonder when and living conditions—before have a campus concierge we start complaining. with Big Brother Big Sister, and volun- where the handouts teering with the Fall Special Olympics. who can send out our dry The fact that students cleaning and help us book will stop. == always want more and want flights. Both of these something better scares things are not typical on me. Will we never take the CORRECTION: most college campuses. It's obvious that time to stop and appreciate what we do m^Vi^-M,',! administrators care about us. Because have? The staff and administration here The Campus Chronicle wishes to our school goes to such extreme mea- already go to such great lengths to please maintain accuracy and correct any errors sures to keep us happy, I would think that students that I wonder when and where that were published in previous issues. the student body would be grateful. the handouts will stop. What will the HPU is known for the kiosks dis- next outrageous demand be? Thanks to Dr. Carole Head for calling pensing drinks and snacks. When I first It worries me that the students our attention to the following errors in visited here, the kiosks impressed me and are being catered to at such an extreme John Winn's review of "Power, Faith, moved the university further up on my level. Is that only enforcing the idea that and Fantasy," which appeared in our list of colleges that I was considering. you can get whatever you want as long last issue: Head writes that Winn states However, when the kiosks aren't open, as you complain about it long enough? "Since the end of WWII the United students complain because their free Our generation is already living in such States has been involved [in]...the snacks and beverages aren't available. a selfish frame of mind that I fear that establishment of the first secular, Instead of appreciating the days that they giving into our desires is only going to Arab state in Turkey..." However, the do get free food, they dwell on the times make that feeling grow into a monster professor points out that Turkey is not that they don't. that society won't be able to control. The administration has also What kind of people are we Arab and that Kemal Ataturk founded 1 -800.648-4849 the Republic of Turkey in 1923. renovated housing and updated class- molding for entrance into the real world? ww NUftsti owe Leo m rooms with new technology, desks and A&E Friday, September 28, 2007 Check out concert dates at local venues * For show tickets, check each Reed Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance, $27 at the door venue's website or search Doors open at 8 p.m. - Tuesday, Oct. 30 www.etix.com. Saosin with Norma Jean, Alexisonfire and - Wednesday, Oct. 10 Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC Envy On The Coast Cartel with Honorary Title Tickets $15 in advance, $17 day of the Tickets $16 in advance, $18 at the door - Thursday, Oct. 11 show Doors open at 7 p.m. The Number Twelve Looks Like You Doors open at 7 pm Tickets $8 - Saturday, Oct. 20 Doors open at 7 p.m. Amos' Southend in Charlotte, NC (*$2 The Academy Is... with Armor for Sleep, surcharge for people under 21 for all The Rocket Summer, and Sherwood - Friday, Oct. 12 shows) Tickets $19.99 in advance, $23 at the door Secondhand Serenade with Permanent Me Doors open at 7 p.m. and Rookie of the Year - Wednesday, Oct. 3 Tickets $10 Disco Rodeo - Cat's Cradle in Raleigh, The Flaming Lips - Friday, Nov. 2 Doors open at 8 p.m. NC Tickets $25 Underoath with Everytime I Die and Doors open at 8 p.m. Poison the Well - Saturday, Oct. 20 - Sunday, Oct. 28 Tickets $20 in advance, $23 day of show New Found Glory with Senses Fail Jimmy Eat World - Friday, Oct. 5 Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 (ticket prices unknown - tickets not yet on Boys Like Girls with All Time Low, The Doors open at 7:30 p.m. sale) Audition, and We The Kings - Saturday, Nov. 3 Tickets $15 in advance, $17 at the door Motion City Soundtrack with Anberlin, -Sunday,Oct. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 4 Doors open at 7 p.m. Mae, and Metrostation Circa Survive with Ours, Fear Before Hello Goodbye and Say Anything Tickets $20 in advance, $23 day of show The March Of Flames, and Dear & The Tickets are $20 - Tuesday, Oct. 9 Doors open at 6 p.m. Headlights Doors open at 7 p.m. Chevelle with Fair to Midland and Tyler Tickets $13 Finger Eleven sounds generic; Kanye 'grabs hip-hop by the horns' 'Crucible' presents By Lauren Crougban videos. [Wink wink, nudge, nudge; say song that will be in clubs everywhere if bewitching evening StaffWriter no more.] Nikki Sixx is back in the studio it isn't already, and that is the only song with a new band, new book and new that I truly liked. Everything else sounded By Samantha Hester Hip Hop album. This soundtrack is to accompany generic, like dry toast, or something I have A&E Editor Kanye West- Graduation his graphic [as in revealing] book about heard before. It seems like they are one his addiction to heroin and other drugs. band who makes one good song and an Let the bewitching begin. The Highly anticipated Without reading the book, I can sense album full of crap that releases that one NC Shakespeare Festival has begun its both in my book and the pain he went through. The lyrics are hit. We have too many Canadian musicians annual performances. This year they the outlooks of several gorgeous, and the music is hard without anyways. are performing "The Crucible," and I million of his fans, making you bang your head against the highly recommend this play. It centers Kanye West's new wall in solidarity. Definitely check this Final Grade- C- on Salem, Mass. and the problems album really grabs out. there with alleged "witches" and "black hip-hop by the homs, spins it on the magic." The conspiracy in the story dance floor and chucks it through a glass Final Grade A- Pop comes when a few children of the town window; just for the dramatic effect. This begin proclaiming that they've seen the innovative creation is something that James Blunt- All the devil and that the witches of the town shows how one-of-a-kind he is. His raps, Canadian Rock Lost Souls have sent him after them. Of course, in particular on this album, have a message the townspeople believe the children like usual, affecting your mind and soul Finger Eleven- Them Vs. I could find a million because they're "innocent," and decide and even your dance moves. You Vs. Me reasons to like this that everyone the children condemn of Brit, but I have limited space. l.He's conjuring the devil must be hanged for Final Grade- B+ Hullo there. Remember British and is automatically awesome and the whole town to see. that annoying song hot, with a predisposition to be charming. Obviously if you've read the Hard Rock/Metal "One Thing" that was I think that's 4. But he also has good play or seen the movie, you know that played EVERYWHERE music, a beautiful talent for songwriting it is a powerful story that boils with Sixx A.M- Heroin for what seemed like 20 years? That was and a unique voice in a very generic pop blood, lies, destruction and death. The Diaries [soundtrack] them. It still bothers me that I don't know scene. This album is a bit softer than the actors in "The Crucible" did a superb job what that "thing" was that he traded it all previous one, but is just as powerful. at creating the imagery and attitude of Tommy Lee ain't the for. Anyways, new album, new chance this heart-wrenching story. I give their only Motley Criie to impress me; and they did, with one Final Grade- A- performance an A+. Performances are member making song. "Paralyzer" is that one particular still going on until Oct. 6. 'The Brave One' displays women's worst Mae acquires new and 'shocking' sound fears and contains powerful dialogue By Samantha Hester Beautiful and The Everglow focus on more A&E Editor of a soothing, mellow sound that feels By Samantha Gilbert what it takes to act because her portrayal right for a car ride. This album features StaffWriter is so realistic. Mae - Singularity more upbeat and fast-paced tracks like The powerful dialogue in this A new sound is on the horizon, "Sometimes I Can't Make It Alone" and Most women's worst movie had a huge impact and it isn't a pleasant one. Rock group "Sic Semper Tyrannis" which contain fears about a big city are played on me, such as the Mae released Singularity in August, which lyrics that are very Mae-like, but the out in "The Brave One." The discussions between Bain is their third full-length sound is different. The band title says it all because Erica and Detective Mercer release and major label has added a great deal more Bain (Jodie Foster) did things (Terrence Howard) about debut. The group recently of synthesizer and heavy I know I would not be brave switched from Tooth & Nail whether their hands guitar licks, rather than enough to do. Records to Capital Records. shake when they shoot their usual entrancing piano Director Neil Jordan's someone. My favorite Mae derived a lot solos. scene of the happily engaged of inspiration for this album line in the movie was Lead singer Dave Hlk ins couple, Bain and David from bands like U2, the "There are plenty of ways said, "I really do think this Kirmani (Naveen Andrews), Smashing Pumpkins and to die, but you have to is the best record that Mae getting mugged by four men figure out a way to live," Pearl Jam, and the idea for has ever written." Being the was riveting; no matter how said by Bain on her radio the title came from a book in which the avid listener I am, I'm sorry to say that I horrified I was, I could not show. two of the band's members discovered disagree with Elkins. Although the album take my eyes off of it. The camera views "The Brave One" made me cry, the word "singularity" for the first time. does feature some slower songs, it doesn't during this scene allowed me to feel like smile and fear. This is certainly one of the Singularity features 12 tracks, with three capture the essence that I see as Mae. I do I was there and could feel Bain's pain. better pictures to appear in 2007. While bonus tracks. not recommend this album if you are a fan Throughout the movie, I could feel Bain's there are some very graphic scenes, I still The sound of this album is certainly of previous Mae albums, unless you are emotions, including paranoia and fear. believe this movie is good for everyone new for Mae. Being a fan, I have all of prepared for a shocking new discovery and Bain decides that she is going to to see. It provides a twist on conventional their previous albums, and find Singularity sound. get revenge for the beating and killing of notions of right and wrong, giving the to be a slight move in a different direction. her fiance. Foster proved that she still has viewer a different outlook on the world. Previous full-length albums Destination: Friday, Septemler 28, 2007 A6E MegaTokyo is a book for gamers and Hit the Greensboro bar scene for an fans of Japanese culture escape from typical HP night life By John Winn Land of the Rising Sun for a few days By Shannon Moran exceptional bar food but 15+ signature Opinion Editor only to find themselves marooned in the Staff Writer beers, brewed right there at the restaurant. land of anime, video games and Ramen It is also home of Thirsty Thursdays, with If imitation is the sincerest form noodles. Congratulations, freshman! $2 pints and live music. of flattery, then comic strips are the most Stuck in-country, the two make You've made it a whole month so far of Not in for the bar feel and wanna flattering medium of all. For decades it the only way they know how: hitting being a college student and have probably bust a move? Then Inferno is the place for writers and illustrators have borrowed up friends for money. But their schemes experienced all of the social scene that you, and it's only a few blocks up from ideas from medieval always fail - they never raise High Point has to Natty Greene's. This disco- legend (Prince Valiant), enough money to go back home, offer; that is, if you inspired dance hub is known Viking culture (Hagar the and the little they have inevitably took the advice from for college nights, good drink Horrible) and pulp novels ends in Largo's stomach in the my last article. Bored specials and a different kind (Dick Tracey). In the form of beer. After burning their with it already? Well, of dancing music. Once you age of the Internet two bridges, there is little else for them this month I will be pay the cover charge outside, enterprising artists, Fred to do. Demoralized, they adapt telling you about the you can also take your stab Gallagher and Rodney to life as expatriates in Tokyo, ever-growing and very at the upstairs bar known as Caston team up to plumb holding down jobs as they rent out exciting night life of Rum Runners. This haven, the depths of yet another a meager apartment in the city. Greensboro, located just a short 30-minute featuring a piano bar, is lower key than the genre—Japanese manga—Xo poke fun at That's when the real journey begins. drive from our lovely campus. Inferno below. American expatriates. Inspired by the At 155 pages, the "MegaTokyo" Greensboro is the largest city in Stumble down over to Greene success of such webcomics as "Penny is compact, and can be read in a day. The Guilford County, as well as the biggest Street, and you will find my favorite bar Arcade", "MegaTokyo" made its debut characters are richly drawn and the plot city in the Piedmont Triad. Downtown in the Triad by the same name. Though on the Web in the spring of 2000. Since believable. However there are moments Greensboro has everything, including it's a bit pricey, this bar has everything then it has grown to become one of the in the graphic novel that veer towards the bars, breweries, dance clubs, comedy and more, and you only have to be 18 to most influential strips ever, enjoying over obscure—for example the scene where clubs and boutiques located on Elm Street. get in. The first two stories have three 460,000 hits a day—the equivalent to the Piro and Largo speak 133t on the plane Parking is available on side streets that bars, a stage and a very spacious dance circulation of a mid-sized daily newspaper. ride into Tokyo—giving the impression line Elm Street, and it is very affordable. floor. Over 21 ? Then you have access With the comic in its seventh that Gallagher and Caston are being trying If you don't have a sober driver, there's no to the two roof bars and dance floors, year, MegaTokyo: Chapter 1 (Dark Horse, too hard to be clever. Overall, though, reason to fear because cabs line the streets where you have a great view of the city 2004, $9.95) is finally out in paperback there is much in the book to appeal to all at around 2 a.m. to pick up intoxicated and a DJ. Thursday night is college night and it is nothing short of funny. The audiences, not just game fanatics or fans Triaders and take them home safely to which means good drink specials and lots journey begins when two slackers, Piro of manga. One thing is certain: the novel their humble abodes. of Panthers and joy-loving students from and Largo, decide to crash the Electronic is not a gag-driven comic in the style of One outstanding bar is Natty other area colleges. You can also watch Entertainment Expo (or E3) Convention in "Zits" or "Get Fuzzy", so those expecting Greene's Pub and Brewing Company. A sports on the flat-screened TV's. Las Vegas. Both avid gamers, E3 is like zingy one-liners will be sorely mistaken. fan of Liberty here in High Point? Then Of the many bars in Greensboro, Mecca to them. But after Largo goes on a But if one is looking for a Natty's is the place for you, with more these are the four that I favor. That is all drunken tear harassing staff and VIPs, they satire that is sophisticated and funny, spacious dining and drinking areas. This from me for this month. Just remember are permanently exiled from the Strip. "MegaTokyo" is worth the price of two-story Brew House with outdoor to drink safely and responsibly. Panther Humiliated they decide to vacation in the admission. patio and pool tables houses not only brothers and sisters! Anyone can throw a dinner party; Here's how: 'Shoot 'Em Up' gets inside the characters By Robert Reid Goodson The details make all the difference. By Jessalin Graham getting inside the characters. For example, Staff Writer Recently, competition cooking Staff Writer at first Smith seems to be a cold, callous shows have become popular. Why not The easiest way to bring man who you would never imagine caring recreate this in your own kitchen? If you people together is by serving good food. Director Michaels Davis deserves for a child. His key phrase in the film is: have a group of friends who all enjoy Conversation flows more easily, and a great deal of praise for his 5 star film, "You know what I hate?" However, it cooking, you can schedule alternating people relax and share the experience "Shoot 'Em Up," which is a wild ride doesn't take long for the audience to get a weekends for "cook offs." Decide on the of enjoying both the food and each from the opening to the credits. The film glimpse of what little soft side Smith has ingredients and challenge each other to other's company. Having a dinner party opens with an unidentified man, who when he takes note of what other mothers create unique dishes with them. Let your is an excellent way to celebrate your the audience later learns is Mr. Smith are doing, like putting a hat on a baby's guests rate the dishes relationships and to (Clive Owen) sitting on a park bench head, and imitates them in his own special based on criteria such bring new and old eating a carrot when he is interrupted by way. It turns out that even his hate was as taste, creativity friends together. More a screaming woman on foot being chased a hate for almost every infraction such or presentation. An and more, people are by a car of gunmen that halts as they see as drivers not using their turning signals, inexpensive bottle moving away from her escape into an abandoned building. Of littering, or trying to shoot babies. Soon of wine makes an traditional, more course, just when you think the mystery Smith takes on a full-fledged fatherly role excellent prize and formal parties toward woman is about to get killed, and goes to unimaginable you could collect relaxed theme dinners. Mr. Smith rushes in to save lengths to protect his new- the winning recipes Allow yourself some the day and defeats the thugs; family. to make your own creativity when he also delivers the woman's Of course, we cookbook. planning your party baby. As Smith is carrying cannot leave out Donna Potluck dinners and consider some of the woman and child from Quintano (Monica Bellucci), are classic because the following dinner party themes. the warehouse, the woman whom Smith chooses to help they get everybody involved and minimize Chinese, Japanese, Indian, takes a shot to the forehead him take care of the child. work at the same time. You don't have Italian...take your pick! Decide on the and Smith is left to protect the Once again, she is not quite to stick to savory foods either. A dessert evening's culinary nationality and decorate child. Little did they know, society's picture-perfect potluck is a delicious way to spend a late your table accordingly. For a Chinese food the adrenaline rushing scenes mom; however, she fits right evening or weekend afternoon. Ask each party, spend a little extra on an interesting had only just begun as the in with Smith and the child, guest to bring a favorite, most decadent centerpiece, paper lanterns or dishes. unusual pair form an unlikely and man and woman bond desert creation and serve it along with Sounds good right? But you're thinking... partnership. almost instantly. We gain insight into her coffee or sparkling wine. Then pop in a I am in college and I can't afford to put "Shoot 'Em Up" provides all life when we learn how she lost her own great movie, or just chat in the common together a nice centerpiece. Well the the components of the perfect action child. room. solution is simple. Thrift and Dollar film: intense and original shooting scenes The main antagonist is Paul The dinner party theme you stores. That's right; all it takes is a little packed with extreme violence, upbeat Giamatti, who plays the role of Hertz chose, like all parties, is a reflection of imagination and you can achieve a college music, high tech weapons (even though hilariously well. He is certainly unlike you and your circle of friends. Allow your chic theme on a college student's budget. Smith's best weapon often ends up being any other hit man, because his family is party to reflect your style and celebrate Spend the time and money on a carrot), edge-of-your-seat car chases, his weak spot. He is constantly getting the friendships you've created. There are authentic ingredients for an Italian night twists and turns throughout, and unique phone calls from his wife, who wonders very few things as satisfying as watching and your guests will be sure to notice the humor. At the same time, the film is a when he is going to be home or to thank the people you like enjoying your cooking difference in taste. There is a world of little unrealistic here and there when him for sending her flowers. and each other's company. Just remember difference between everyday parmesan Smith's fighting is nearly superhero-like, The film becomes a journey to always plan ahead by doing all of the sprinkles in the green can and freshly but the audience cannot help but think for viewers. Its mysterious plot unfolds heavy prep work and pre-cooking earlier shaved curls of parmegiano-reggiano it is amazing, and the unrealistic scenes quickly and the missing puzzle pieces get so you can have time to mingle with your bought from a local Italian cheese shop only complement the film. I do warn that filled in along the way. guests. Just relax; your friends will enjoy (aka The Teeter). Go to the library or "Shoot 'Em Up" contains its fair share Actions speak louder than words, whatever you have thrown together. All it download music to match the evening's of profanity, risque scenes, suggestive and that is certainly proven in "Shoot 'Em takes is a little imagination, planning, and theme and play it in the background dialogue and gruesome fighting. Up," where the main dialogue is a gunshot preparation and you will find yourselves throughout dinner for an added touch of Besides the action, the film's best followed by a few one-liners here and making memories that will last a lifetime. authenticity. Also, adding candles creates quality is that the audience gets to figure there. I fully recommend this film to all a relaxed mood that adds to the ambiance. out the story along the way. This includes action movie fans. NEWS Friday, September 28, 2007

Take a closer look at HP1 Plato Wilson School of Commerce I NidoQubein School of Commu • Slotted for completion for Fall 2009. • Will house the Communications majors, state-of-the-art • Will house majors such as Enrepreneurship and Economics radio studios, faculty offices, conference rooms, classroo • Named after Plato S. Wilson, a furniture industry mogul. shaped media room, and many other amenities for student • Located in the area that will be inhabited by the four most recent academic • Adjacent to Wilson, Millis, Sixth Street, and York resid buildings: the Phillips School of Business, the Qubein School of Communi- • Slotted for completion in Fall 2008. cations, and Norton Hall. • School received strategic support from Elon, whose stu • Will include tech centers, classrooms, faculty offices, and other new fea- station was recently named the best in the nation. tures for commerce-related majors. • Located on the comer of Sixth Street and O. A. Kirkman Drive (#7), allowing for easy access to both the main campus areas as well as a direct route to Mont- \mmmm#* lieu Avenue and North College '^ If II Drive.

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■^■■■■■■■■■■■^^^■■■■■■■■■■i^H 8 NEWS/OPINION Friday, SeptemLer 28, 2007 WORD ON T Students ^"i^^""^^""^^^ Compiled by Pam Haynes Despite positive changes we've seen on campus, parking woes are still present this semester with the increasing number of students who bring their cars. Several ideas have been tossed around to decrease this problem, Special to the Chron: Compiled by Michael Gaspeny such as having resident students park in spaces farthest from classrooms to save the closer spaces for commuters; running a constant shuttle around The departure of Rans Triplett has caused much commo- campus; or designating a specific commuter's parking lot. Students were tion among students whom he has interacted with and built asked which ideas seemed most effective to them. relationships with during his career at the university. Most students express regret over the departure of Rans as dean of students while others believe that job-related stress and Larry Daniels, Senior: fatigue has led to his resignation. The following quotes were "I think parking is actually okay. gathered from students who reacted to the situation: J Commuters should learn to get here earlier so they will have time to walk to "I'm not surprised that he is leaving. He seemed to be class." involved in or in charge of so many things on campus that I'm sure he was overworked. He has also been here for a really long time, so he was probably ready to move on." -Camara McLaughlin, Sophomore Jessica Memory, Sophomore: "I'm going to miss him, because he helped out a lot as far "I like the commuter's parking lot idea. as getting in the dorms. He was a genuinely friendly person, despite the sarcasm he often used. I think I can understand They won't have to worry about finding a space on campus this way, but will why he's leaving, though, because he seemed to get really worn out and stressed over certain aspects of his job." know where they will park each day." -Deana Spicer, Sophomore

"The announcement came as a total surprise because it Melissa Robbins, Sophomore: always seemed that Rans enjoyed it here. I guess I assumed that he wouldn't leave for at least a while since he was only "I think a combination of commuter just recently appointed dean of students." parking lots and shuttle buses would -Brittany Roberts, Sophomore be good. The shuttle buses would help resident students as well who have "I knew him through his being advisor of the SGA and to walk from one end of campus to thought he was a very effective and good advisor. I thought another." he was very good at his job and was generally well-liked by the students." -Scartlett Hester, Sophomore Krista Johnson, Senior:

"I think the shuttle idea would work because I can't find a close space when Triplett departs, Tuttle transitions, continued from page 1 I drive to campus. I don't think people door policy," she says. "I'm always became a special education teacher after would respond well to making resident looking for suggestions and insight from she had raised Gail and her siblings. Her students." She will continue to oversee father, who owned a grocery store in her students park the farthest away. How things in the EDP along with her new hometown of Mayesville, Ky., always would they enforce these rules?" position. In addition, the university is guided people who had questions about hiring new resident directors that Tuttle the town. Like her parents, Gail is also will also manage. taking a large leadership role and aiming Assisting needy students to make the best of it. shouldn't be a problem for her. After "I hope to gain more knowledge Steven Andrews, Freshman: becoming a prominent volunteer with the from this and learn how to be a American Red Cross and a member of visionary in this position," she says as the National Disaster Resource System, Pat Benetar's "We Belong" plays in "I like the parking the way it is, but I Gail traveled to the Gulf Coast eight the background. "If I can help a single think the university should run shuttles days after Katrina hit to assist victims person, then it's worth it." in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. On Oct. 1, the university nonstop." "I listened to how they were affected, will bid Rans farewell as he moves to wrote them assistance according to the Burlington to begin a new part of his life. Red Cross rules and went through about "i could be making a mistake, sixty cases a day," she says about her two but it's one that I'm willing to make," he week experience. "I believe that every says. "There comes a point where you Sports conduct, continued from page 1 situation is an opportunity," she adds. need to say 'me time.' I'd like travel to Her life is also very university- Asheville and watch the leaves change Conference. Each sporting event When the policy is violated, oriented like Rans's. She met her colors. I plan to visit friends in DC and starts off with this public address two athletic department personnel are in husband of nine years, Mike Tuttle, New York. It's hard to go anywhere announcement: "High Point University charge of handling the situation. Ryan associate athletic director, during her in High Point without seeing students and the Big South Conference have Tressel and Seth Heitmeyer will make career here. He sends flowers to her and being noticed," he explains. "I've assigned a high priority to assuring its sure that the conduct code is enforced. If office regularly where she listens to enjoyed that, but I'm looking forward to athletic events are conducted in a safe necessary. High Point city police will help music as she works. Her CD collection being obscure again." and enjoyable atmosphere. Spectators are maintain the code. at the office ranges from Metallica to As Rans leaves and Gail reminded that unruly behavior, including Gibson wants all students to Martina McBride. transitions in, one thing can be certain: a taunting and comments of a vulgar, racial enjoy the athletic events at HPU while She attributes much of positive hard worker is leaving and a hard worker or sexual nature, will result in immediate behaving in an acceptable fashion. outlook to her parents. Her mother is arriving. ejection from the premises." Friday, Septemter 28, 2007 NEWS 9 Paint crew leader develops friendships with students and uses creative ways to alert them of wet paint By I'am Hay lies Apple moved to the Triad area as well. The relationships that Pedro has impact on his memory, such as Gena Smith Editor in chief His career has consisted of hands- developed across campus are numerous. who graduated in the winter of 2005 and on assignments ever since his move to the When he sits in a patio chair in front of shared the same faith as Pedro. "We would When Pedro Rojas puts the U.S. He was a handyman in New York the Slane Center, it's hard to carry on a always talk together about church and ask last stroke of white paint on the wall City who traveled to different buildings conversation with him without someone ourselves, 'How can we reach students on of a classroom in Millis Gym, he tapes performing maintenance routines, and he else eagerly interrupting. Professors stop this campus?'" a custom-made sign next to the wall worked for a construction company in to say hello and students throw up a hand Pedro says that 80 percent of the that reads, "Wet Paint. Pedro says, 'Be Greensboro after he moved south. This job as they walk to class. He laughs when he people on campus are kind to him, but the Careful'!" required Pedro to drive all over the Triad sees Kim Soban, head of psychological other 20 percent treat him differently. "All the time, when I put up performing different tasks everyday. He services, and tells her that she needs to get a "Many students are so good to me regular signs on the walls, people didn't continued it until he was and know me by name. The other twenty pay attention. I would have to say, 'Hey, be given an assignment that percent of students I will greet, and they careful'!" explains Pedro. would change his career. won't respond," he says as he shakes his Employees of Smith Library drew "I was sent to head in disappointment. "They look at me up this sign for him when he observed deliver a big piece of like I'm an uneducated immigrant because that the bland signs that simply said "wet red pipe to the Fine Arts of my color and my accent." paint" weren't working. This customized building here on campus," He doesn't let such bias bother sign prevents people from messing up their he explains. "I looked him. He continues to do what he is here clothes or his hard work. He keeps a large around and thought to to do. "I don't look for appreciation from stack of them in the utility vehicle that he myself, 'I would like to everyone. I just want to do my job. If they drives around campus. work in a place like this don't like it, then they don't like it," he However, for those who don't everyday instead of moving says. know him, the sign leaves some wondering, around.'" Pedro says that he enjoys the "Who is Pedro?" Pedro walked into people who respect him and isn't worried A Bolivian native, he is one Roberts Hall and asked about the people who don't. After all, he of the many workers who have created a receptionist if there has a lot of positive things on his side. the changes on campus that we see were any openings. The He is paint crew leader. He has a wife, a this semester. After his six years at the receptionist directed him daughter and two grandchildren. He has University, every building has Pedro's mark to Jerry Gardner, head of his church in Winston-Salem, which he on it. construction, who told says anyone is invited to. He has soccer, Pedro moved to America 22 years him that there might be which he loves to play, even at age 50y. ago when he first lived in New York and an opening in about two He has memories of New York, and he attended an Alliance church. He especially months. says that anyone who has never been misses the food and the openness of the So for two months, there must experience life there. He has people there. "Everybody is the same [in every Friday, Pedro walked many projects to complete as he helps New York City]," he says. "There, my into Gardner's office. the university get through this period of accent and my color didn't matter." "I would say, 'How is Pedro Rojas, paint crew leader, tapes one of his familiar "wet change. But he was drawn to North everything now'?" At the paint" signs to a wall to keep students from messing up their He also plans to update his Carolina 10 years ago when he took a end of those two months, clothes. Photo by Pam Haynes infamous sign. "The people at the library vacation to visit his friend in Winston- Pedro's persistence earned are going to put a real picture of me on it Salem who pastors First Alliance Church. him a spot on the paint crew. this time," he says with a smile. Sooner After previously searching for housing in Two years later, he was paint crew leader. rabbit instead of the two dogs that she uses or later, after all of the work he has New York City, he was amazed at the low And today, wherever students go to calm people in her counseling sessions. accomplished and all of his creative efforts, living costs in the South. He decided to on campus, it's hard not to see his name on "That is my therapist!" he explains while it will be hard not to know who Pedro relocate, and eventually 35 families from a freshly painted wall. "That sign brought laughing and pointing at her. He also has Rojas is. the church that Pedro attended in the Big me many, many friends," he says. his favorite students that have made an Rob Walters, continued from page 1 Walters rolled with it. getting sponsors. The Power was good » At the moment Walters is without enough to get the attention of Dye Paintball Custodian appreciates respect from a road bike because he says, "eventually Company, one of the biggest in the world, all of my bikes get stolen." Despite this whose executives came over from the students; daily work ranges from setback, Walters always pushes his limits. United States to interview potential U.K. This summer Walters saved up teams they considered sponsoring. some money and made a pilgrimage with He remembers the initial meeting. one end of campus to the other his best friend to Whistler Mountain in "I was the youngest person in the meeting Vancouver, British Columbia. Whistler, by at least 20 years. It was nerve- By Larry Daniels Saturday. When they get sick, Daniels is which will be used for the next edition of wracking," he says. Walters prepared all Staff Writer the one who cleans up the mess. Daniels the Winter Olympics, is one of the most of the proposals himself and had to sell suggests that "You have to have a strong extreme downhill biking locations in the himself to the company. He says, "You It's 7 a.m. and the floor of the stomach to do this job." world and stands at a daunting 4,800 feet have to go into a meeting like that and Millis Center is so shiny you can see your As Daniels was pressure- high. According to the Whistler Mountain realize that it's a two-way street. You have reflection, the toilets gleam and there's washing the sidewalk of the Hay worth website, it offers "over 200 km of lift- to leave your ego at the door. You have to not a speck on the carpet. Fine Arts Center, he reflected on his serviced, gravity-fed, adrenaline-fueled offer them something as well." From the arena to the fine arts beginnings. As an adolescent, he ran the descending trails. And for the armor-clad, After gaining a full slate of building and all buildings in between, streets with his friends, where he would full face-wearing, 50 lb. bike group, there sponsorships, Walters and his teammates Elwood Daniels, housekeeper for "hustle" and fight with rival communities are steep rock faces, gnarly, root-strewn spent the next few months in France, Spain, Budd Group, is responsible for most of in Greensboro. But it wasn't all bad as a lines, drop-offs of all descriptions and Germany and Holland playing in Division cleaning. A Greensboro native, Daniels, youngster. He fell in love with music and more. It's the closest thing to flying on two One of the Millennium Series. As captain, 50, noticed High Point University continues to play the drums as a Reggae wheels." he was responsible for every aspect of the when he visited a friend nearby, and he artist. Daniels recalls an incident where He rode from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. team's operations. He says, "During that decided to work here. He has been a he was performing at a club and someone every day while there. As he relives year I really learned to become responsible. custodian since he was 16, with previous was shot right in front of him. It was then the experience, his hands shake with I called everyone for practice, booked experiences at the Hilton Inn, many of that he knew it was time for a change. excitement. He says, "At some points hotels and planned meals." the city schools in Greensboro and N.C. He returned to church and started playing on the mountain your bike can get up to After his year traveling Europe, A&T State University. He has 24 years drums there. He remains faithful to his around 35 to 40 mph. The wear and tear on Walters made the trip to HPU to get his in the business, and he has encountered Creator. my body was intense. 1 had blisters on my education. "My parents made me promise thousands of students. Elwood Daniels is, in his words, hands and my back was so sore." Despite that I would go back to school after my He feels the students here are "just lucky to have a job" because the the pain, he remembers the trip with gap year. The weather of North Carolina is cleaner and more respectful than at any economy in High Point is at a stand-still. fondness and can't wait until he goes back. beautiful and I love the HPU campus," he other institution where he's worked. Due to the closing of many furniture Walters is also a paintball says. Daniels said, "The kids here are great companies, Daniels feels that the enthusiast. In fact, he took a year off before In a world where the attitude The students treat me with a lot of expansion of High Point University is college to travel Europe with his semi- of "Change is good, you go first," it is respect. When they see me, they speak. great for the community. professional Division I paintball team, the refreshing to see someone who takes life by So the students here are very nice." This institution is lucky to have Campaign Power. the handlebars. However, being a custodian such a dedicated custodian because Walters assembled a group of presents a daunting task, because some Daniels, like his work, "is all good." players from around Surrey and went about students are partying Sunday through 10 ORGANIZATIONS Friday, September 28, 2007 Alpha Phi Omega: an alternative co-ed fraternity focused on serving nationwide and developing leadership skills

By Dan Costello to be featured in both The News-Journal Alpha Phi Omega of Daytona Beach and Central Florida Channel 13 news. The trip taught us that Alpha Phi Omega has been a no matter where you travel throughout the contributing organization on the High United States, there are places of need. Point University campus since its charter For the fall break of 2007 in 1958. As a co-ed service fraternity open we are planning to take fifteen people to all students, Alpha Phi Omega extends to Mississippi and volunteer with the service from our fraternity to the campus, Northeast affiliate in Tupelo, the hometown community, and entire nation. APO of Elvis Presley. We will be staying in a currently has forty-one active members on local church and volunteering Monday- campus. Friday. This trip promises to be both Our vision is to be recognized rewarding and educational as we become as a premier service-based leadership immersed in the culture and lifestyle of development organization. Our mission is local Mississippians. We have an excited to prepare campus and community leaders group of students who are ready to hit through service. Our values are to develop the road and make a positive influence in leadership, promote friendship, and provide the southern tier of our country. The trip service. Our objectives are to share, grow, will be an amazing experience for all who improve, and invest. These values of attend. leadership, friendship, and service are our Alpha Phi Omega has come a long cardinal principles. way since I pledged during the fall semester Our Chapter service program of my freshman year in 2005. When I provides many opportunities for the entered this fraternity they were only 15 development of social awareness, members strong. Since that semester friendships, and leadership skills. Members of APO during a service project. Photo courtesy of Dan Costello we have almost tripled our size and have Participation in our service program helps become one of the premier organizations make Alpha Phi Omega the unique fraternal for Humanity on eight separate occasions women who attend. We will be also on campus, volunteering more than 40 organization that it is. this upcoming academic year. As a group participating with Meals on Wheels out of hours a semester per brother. One of our This past week we just completed we like to provide lunch for the volunteers Greensboro this semester as we go and sort brothers, Kerry Quinn, has begun to work our Rush Week for the fall 2007 semester. with whom we work also. We are planning items in the warehouse the third weekend with Dr. Kelly Norton to improve and Monday Sept. 27 through Thursday to work with Emmanuel Enrichment Home of each month and return to the High Point increase the opportunities for volunteering Sept. 20 there were events each night again this upcoming year during their game community to share with the needy the on campus and through the community. We for interested students to find out about and bingo nights. We also participate in packages that we put together. have received positive feedback from all Alpha Phi Omega. Throughout the week and run the paper recycling program on Last year, in an attempt to broaden corners of campus as we have transformed we hosted an interest meeting and a game campus every academic year. On the second our focus of service on the national level, our chapter into a positive influence across night, and volunteered in local retirement Friday of every month we volunteer at we traveled to Florida for Spring Break and the university. We encourage all those homes where we visited with residents and a dance in Greensboro for mentally and volunteered with the local Habitat affiliate interested in volunteering and serving played bingo. In addition, we also did a physically handicapped adults. On the in Daytona Beach, Florida. We helped with others to attend our interest session and clean sweep of the greenway and our own nights when we are the premier hosts of the the construction of three separate homes, rush week this upcoming spring as we Adopt-a-highway portion of N. College event we also provide snacks and drinks working on the exterior painting, the siding, look to increase our membership again and Drive. At the duration of this week we were for the dance. One Sunday every month and the roofing of each home. The trip reach out and touch more of those in the thoroughly excited to accept new pledges. our chapter volunteers at the local Open was an absolute success as we worked and community who are in need. We plan to volunteer with Habitat Door Ministries, serving food during the volunteered over 200 hours as a group for dinner hour and speaking with the men and five days. We were even lucky enough Lambda Chi Alpha welcomes members; holds food drive Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity welcomes four new members The Brothers of Lambda 904 Fraternity Apartments 1 A. All food and The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity fall. Each gentleman is highly motivated Chi Alpha would like to send their monetary donations are distributed locally. welcomes four new members into its to make an immediate impact on our congratulations to Nick Unnold, Brian Look for Brothers wearing letters in your fraternity following the fall recruitment chapter and we are thrilled that they carry Dukes, and Robert Bean as they welcome Residence halls, and please donate to this of 2007 during the first full week in a positive energy with them. All four are them into the fraternity! worthy cause through the month of October. September. There was a great turnout for sophomores at High Point University this The Brothers would also like to We all know the importance of family and all the events we hosted throughout the fall and are involved on campus in various remind everyone to donate nonperishable food during the holidays; let's share this week and we are pleased to announce that organizations and activities such as Student food items for the North American Food joy with others. Be remembered; make a four gentlemen - Blake Santmyer, Brian Government Association, intramural sports, Drive in the bins dispersed throughout the difference! Kaylor, Kyle Beck and Dan Short - have or working for the safety office. On behalf Residence halls, or to drop off donations to accepted bids to join our fraternity this of Delta Sigma Phi, Congratulations Guys!

It's a girl's night out Photos by Pam Haynes

The Campus Activities Team held a Girl's Night Out on Sept. 16 in the Slane Cafe. Here, Freshman Janeen Leppert takes advantage of the free pedicures performed by GTCC Sophomore Savanna Mclamb receives a manicure which was offered for free at the event. cosmetology students. Free food and massages were also available to students. Friday, September 28, 2007 SPORTS 11

PHILIPS Up to Speed with IM Sports g NORELCO ODOLSKIN Recreatlotv HPURec Pontiac ACIS Flag Football Standing 7 PLAYER OF THE WEEK Men OF THE WEEK Team Wins Loses Ties PF PA Theta Chi A 6 0 0 205 29 Pike A 6 0 0 137 30 High Point United 4 0 0 140 13 Theta Chi B 3 2 0 72 50 Team Elite 3 3 0 107 133 Women BAMF 3 0 0 196 12 ZTA 1 0 1 21 6 Phi Mu 1 2 0 25 147 mTffOm J Alpha Gamma Delta 0 1 1 6 62 KELSEY aittHifti WAGGONER Week One Winners "It's an organized way to play Everhart, player for Theta Chi Team A. good old backyard football," says senior Kelsey Waggoner, senior, received Carter Bills, winner of player of the week in the player of the week one for her contri- week one, about the ACIS flag football pro- butions to Team BAMF. Team BAMF is gram. Bills' stats included 13 touchdowns: composed of two teams from last year: 7 passing, 4 rushing and 2 interceptions Team Dirty North and Team Dyno. Cur- returned for touchdowns. rently Team BAMF is undefeated. "Me getting player of the week is Trying her best not to be cocky, a reflection of our entire team," says Bills senior Sarah McCoy of Team BAMF says, about Team Pike A a the tie for the lead. He "We have the mindset for Wilmington." says, "We are all hungry and have plans to For all stats on IM Sports and go to Wilmington." Bills is referring to the schedules check out http://www.highpomt. 16th Annual Southern Atlantic Flag Foot- edu/hpurec/. ball Tournament, which will be held at the If you are interested in more infor- University of North Carolina at Wilmington mation on all sports, including extra photos, on Nov. 16-18. or if you just want to talk a little friendly The Pike A Team must get through smack to opposing teams, check out the the Theta Chi Team A before making it to new Campus Chronicle Online at regionals. "We must keep giving it our http://open.highpoint.edu/chronicIe, where Toua Xiong, junior player for Pi Kappa Phi outmaneuvers a Delta Sigma Phi player for all to make it to the championship, but we you can find an electronic copy of the a 15 yard gain and a first down. Photo by Jesse Kiser are confident we will get there," says Trey Chronicle as well as blogs for responses. Follow athletes' examples: come to games! By Bryan A. Rothamel have to sit facing the crowd so I can see and I hope you have found the common basics. If you are a newcomer to any HPU Staff Writer everyone's face and how many people are theme of names. I named members of sports, still come out and have a good there very easily. sports teams at High Point University. time. That is the reason they are there Recently I attended a home I speak of this merely to explain a They attend and support their fellow for you! Your tickets are FREE!! Many volleyball match against UNC-Greensboro. common occurrence I have noticed. When student/athletes. I am not one to worship times, Sports Marketing personnel offer Actually, I did more than attend because I announce at these sporting events, I see HPU athletes for taking time out from give-aways. Most events are finished in I had to announce. I enjoy announcing Jerald Minnis, AZ Reid, Mike Jefferson, their hard schedules and paying attention two hours. That sounds like a perfect study because it gives me a different view than Karolina Straby, Renee Hitchock, Amy to the little people. No, they actually break to me. You have nothing else to do in the other spectators in the chosen venue. At Anzovino, Courtney Sports, Andrea Tucker, thoroughly enjoy the games. I mention this the early night. Let's be real here. Games baseball games I can see how many people Amy Will, Amber Manuel, Caitlyn Thys, to encourage students to go to these games. that start at 7 p.m. end right around 9. So are in attendance and who is there. Soccer Ayonna Thompson, Kali Burt, Shauna I knew nothing of volleyball until come on out, be wild and crazy and enjoy games I have a similar bird's eye view in Marsh, Jesse Cherry.. .1 stop the name game I attended the match against UNCG. I the games. I'm not asking for much, just the press box. For a volleyball match I because I ran out of people I can recognize learned a lot and am still feeling out the trying to raise the bar....

Panthers volleyball off to 9-5 record

By Mike Nuckles against Winthrop on Sept. 21 was Sports Editor a four-game victory for the home- standing Eagles 33-31, 30-20, Led by a solid core of 30-32, 30-20. Taylor handed out returning players and aided by a 56 assists, junior Ashley Johnson handful of strong freshmen, the led the Panthers with 15 kills, and HPU volleyball team has rocketed freshman libero Julie Hershkowitz to a 9-5 overall record, including dug out 22 balls. The next meeting W V going 5-1 at the Millis Center. between these two high-powered The team - which is also Big South teams will be at the Mil- notably 6-0 against competitors lis Center on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. from North Carolina - most recently Taylor and junior Audie defeated the Phoenix of Elon Uni- Gonzalez were recently named to versity on Tuesday, Sept. 25 in four the All-Tournament Team at the games. Fiesta Bowl Classic. In that game, senior Jamie Another high note for the Kaufman led all players with 29 team is the fact that last year's kills, while adding in eight digs and starting libero Whitney Kalteneg- three aces. Junior Kristina Taylor ger, senior, has been slowly being had a game-high 44 assists, and returned to action. Libero Julie Hershkowitz serves up a ball in HPU's home match also led the Panthers in service aces The next game for the Pan- against UNCG. Hershkowitz, only a freshman, leads the team in (4) and blocks (2). thers is tonight at the Millis Center digs. Photo by Jesse Kiser. HPU's previous match against Liberty at 7 p.m. 12 SPORTS Friday, September 28, 2007 Soccer teams outscore competition 9-1 in 4-0 combined weekend By Mike Nuckles their teams and received Conference atten- goal against Western Kentucky. side forward position). Snorts Editor tion for them. Lesh received Conference Also getting goals for the Panthers The two wins for the men marked Player of the Week honors and Shram won on the weekend were sophomore Laura the first pair of new head coach Dustin Both men's and women's soccer a nomination for the same award. Eldridge (who leads the team with three on Fonder's career, while the two wins for the teams managed weekend sweeps between In winning the two weekend the season) and Renee Hitchcock (which Lady Panthers were the first two at home on Sept. 21-23, winning four games with three games, the men (2-5-1) took the title at the was the junior defender's first career goal) the year, after going 0-0-2 in their first two, shutouts. Marshall for the women, and Scott Rojo (tied for the with ties against Elon and North Carolina Se- Classic team lead with two for the year), Hilaire State. nior Beckie tourna- Babou (last year's top-scoring freshman in The men's next match will be at Lesh and Men's Soccer Women's Soccer ment. The the Big South Conference with five goals), UNC Asheville on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 junior Chris women's and sophomore Matt Turtle (who scored his p.m. The women take on Wofford in Spar- Shram HPU 3 UTCO (3-2- second of the year coming out of the right tanburg, S. C. on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. 3) two -of the Western Ky. 1 HPU3 women's matches and men's were teams. HPU2 Ga. Southern 0 part of respectively XavierO HPU 1 the HPU -each Alumni scored two and goals tor Family Weekend, and showed off their talent to packed crowds at Vert Stadium, including 922 on the Sept. 21 match against UT-Chattanooga. Tallying two shut- outs on the weekend was sophomore keeper Marisa Abbott, who saved five shots and compiled a 1.00 save percentage. Abbott has three total shutouts on the season. On the men's side, freshman keeper Corey Whisenhunt recorded a shutout on Sept. 23 against Xavier, while his junior team- mate Adam Ross saved six An Elon defender attempts to block a Jen Evans (#10) shots while giving up just one shot on goal. Photo by Jesse Riser.

Junior Cole Atkins rips a shot during pre-game warmups before the game against Coker Plaza Cafe College on Sept. 2. Photo by Jesse Kiser.

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