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September 9, 2016 The 16th Best College Newspaper in America Volume XCVII.2 Professor’s Corner: One-on-One with Dr. Leah Toth

Drew Dickerson ‘17 DREW DICKERSON: How Staff Writer would you describe your Hampden- Sydney College experience so far? During Dr. Hardy’s sabbatical, Dr. DR. TOTH: So far my ini- Leah Toth from Lexington, Kentucky tial impressions have been great! is filling in for her. She just recently My students are very thought- finished her Ph.D. from the Univer- ful, and friendly. It’s very chill, and sity of Kentucky, and is really excited pastoral. The campus is very laid- to be here at Hampden-Sydney Col- back, and kind of ideal actually. lege for the next two years. I sat down with Dr. Toth, and asked her a few questions to get to know her better. Continued on page 6 Dr. Toth chats with Drew. (Photo Credit: Connor Smith) Major Project Progress Continues on Schedule

are both progressing more or less as budgets of $4.7 million and $11 mil- being made, Brinkley will return to and others involved. The irony of the Alex V. Abbott ‘17 was expected when they began dur- lion, respectively. The estimated time its role as an academic building with renovation is that John Brinkley, for Copy Editor ing the spring of 2016. Glenn Culley, of completion has shocked a few stu- an emphasis on fine arts classes and whom the renovated building will the College’s Vice President for Busi- dents who were told to expect a June professors’ offices. Culley emphasizes be named, was a Classics profes- Hampden-Sydney students and ness Affairs and Finance, says that or July 2017 completion date. The an historic moment that is occurring sor opposed to the inclusion of fine visitors alike have been impressed by Winston will be completed by Febru- buildings seem to have shot up al- during this renovation, stating, “The arts as a core requirement, which he two construction projects occurring ary or March of 2017, while Brown most overnight. Dalton Hall ’19 says, College is working with the Virginia saw as too close to vocational train- just across the street from one an- will be finished about a month later. “I’m very surprised by how quickly Department of Historic Resources ing for his liberal arts tendencies. other. The construction of the Brown Neither building will be open until [the student center] is going up.” to utilize State historic tax credits Brown will be a unique building Student Center and the renovation of the fall of 2017, but the school is at- Winston Hall has been used in for the Brinkley Hall historic reha- on this campus, one that will have Winston Hall, which will be rechris- tempting to work out a solution for numerous capacities during its exis- bilitation project.” This is important been built for a specific purpose and tened Brinkley Hall after its comple- graduating seniors to see the interior tence, serving as a library, a cafeteria, because the College has never pur- (hopefully) used that way for decades tion, both draw significant interest. of Brown before it officially opens. and an academic building at various sued these tax credits before, so “it’s to come. The building will house the The Brown and Winston projects Further, both projects are within their times. After the changes currently been a learning process” for Culley Office of Student Affairs, the depart- In this issue... Continued on page 6 Editorials: The Great News: Making sense of Reviews: Young the Sports: Football falls to More Sports: Soccer Residence Life Program Tiger and Meal Plan Giant, Stranger Things, Averett, Cross Country goes back-to-back like Debate, pg. 3 Dollars, pg. 4 pg. 5 on the rise, pg. 7 they’re on the cover of Lethal Weapon, pg. 8 Page 2 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 9, 2016 EDITORIALS The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Founded 31 January 1920 by J. B. Wall ’19

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The Hampden-Sydney Tiger is a student newspaper serving the community of Hampden-Sydney and operating independently of the College. The Tiger is To see the most recent issue of the Tiger, printed, roughly, biweekly by The Farmville Herald. The views expressed in ‘Letters to the Editor’ do not reflect any offical visit the Hampden-Sydney College website views or policies of The Hampden-Sydney Tiger. and click on the Current Students tab, or visit tinyurl.com/TigerArchive September 9, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 3 EDITORIALS The Not-So-New Rules, and Why We Should All Try to Relax Starting this semester, “duty hours” does feel at least a little motherly. Do If the alcohol and illegal sub- Abbott tends to agree, saying, “If guys are being required of all RAs. There Hampden-Sydney students really stance policies are just business as are being responsible, not blatantly Wes Kuegler ‘18 are now RA offices in three of the need someone to check up on them usual, then why do so many students breaking the rules, then they have Guest Contributor four quadrants of campus—currently, three times a night? Probably not.* have the impression that the Of- nothing to be afraid of. The goal of Venable, Cushing, and Carp Y, with Now let’s address the elephant in fice of Student Affairs is attempting the new system is not to get everyone one coming soon to an Alphabet near the room. To be sure, the College’s to create the Fourth Reich? The an- in trouble. We have to do our job, and As this semester has begun, ru- you—and designated hours during alcohol and illegal substance policies swer probably lies in the RAs them- we have to be committed to our job.” mors have swirled surrounding the which there must be RAs in those of- have not changed, nor has protocol selves. It seems—at least to many Changes have been made to the recent changes to the Residence fices. Further, there has been an over- for RAs who encounter violations students—that the Resident Advisor freshman programming as well. In Life Program, the Resident Advi- haul on residence hall walkthroughs— of these policies. When asked about program has this year seen an influx lieu of the greatly-disliked “Good sor (RA) Program, and the College’s perhaps the one change that has got RA discretion in matters of substance of new RAs who may be somewhat Men Plan,” freshman are facing non- policies on alcohol and illegal sub- the student body most worried. As the policy, Alex Abbott, one of the Head misguided, with no ability to view mandatory events focused around stances. These changes, however, are former system only required freshmen Resident Advisors, assured me that events through any lens other than “the first-year experience.” Programs not nearly as scary as some might RAs to patrol the freshman dorms the policy is the same as in previous one of a black-and-white morality. I are also in the works for upperclass- believe. In an effort to banish once twice nightly on the weekends, RAs years. “Officially, there has never been would encourage those RAs to keep men, though they too will be volun- and for all any ambiguity, let’s ex- across campus are now required to any [room for] discretion. RAs have one thing in mind: you are not the po- tary, and they will be developed by plore what’s changed, what’s the make three separate rounds through always been supposed to write inci- lice. The role of an RA is not to land RAs individually for their residents. same, and how alarmed the student each dorm, Sunday through Thursday. dent reports for underage drinking or his brothers in trouble. It is, rather, to The Residence Life program faces the body should—or should not—be. Despite good intentions, such a change illegal substances. That’s unchanged.” keep everyone on this campus safe. Continued on page 6 Rebuttal and Clarifications: A Resident Advisor’s Perspective senting accurately both the Residence this, and I can guarantee that there is Kuegler has suggested that some RAs ally—and that our handsome old Life Program’s logistic reimagining not a single one among our staff who do. He claims that the RA’s job is, in- residence halls are in tip-top shape as well as the fact that our policies views his role on this campus as any- stead, “to keep everyone on this cam- or, at least, not deteriorating. Never Andrew Marshall ‘17 have remained entirely unchanged, thing like that of a police officer. As pus safe.” I would argue that this is do we view ourselves as enforcers. Opinion Editor and I fully respect his right to voice employees of Hampden-Sydney we actually, more or less, the job descrip- Believe it or not, we uphold the his opinion on any aspect of how our do have a professional obligation to tion of our Campus Police Officers. College’s drug and alcohol policies Program operates. However, I feel the College to uphold the rules and Perhaps a Resident Advisor could not because we want to see our broth- One of the joys of being an Edi- that some further clarifications are regulations (which include abiding offer to the student body his own ers arrested or banished from this tor of this publication is having the still needed if our student body is ex- by state and federal laws) pertaining definition(s) of the role of a Resi- campus, but because we want them opportunity to posit immediate re- actly to understand the reasoning be- to Housing and Residence Life as dent Advisor: mentor, counselor, to stay here. We want to ensure that sponses to our staff members well hind all the changes—walkthroughs, outlined in The Key, and due to some confidant, peace-keeper, caretaker. those who are struggling with addic- before ink touches paper—perhaps offices, blue shirts, programs alike. state and federally mandated laws, we We strive to ensure that all 1,100 tion are being identified and are get- it’s simply the Hellenist inside of me, We, the Resident Advisors, thank also have a legal obligation to report students on this campus feel equally ting help in order that they may one but I just love a good dialogue. I ap- Mr. Kuegler for his kindly reminding certain things to higher authorities. comfortable, equally welcome, and day graduate from this place and lead preciate Mr. Kuegler’s penning the us that we are not the police. How- But by no means do we ever seek to equally healthy—physically, academi- a happy life thereafter. When every above article, I thank him for his pre- ever, we are already fully aware of “land our brothers in trouble,” as Mr. cally, socially, mentally, and spiritu- Continued on page 6 Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 9, 2016 The Difference Between Tiger Dollars and Meal Plan Dollars pus Store, some vending machines on campus, the Fishin’ Pig, Granny Tiger Meal David Bushhouse ‘19 B’s, and Worsham Grocery simply by Plan News Editor using your Student ID at checkout. Dollars Don’t try to buy alcohol with your Ti- Dollars As more and more local business- ger Dollars, though, because the sys- es start accepting Tiger Dollars, we tem prevents the purchase of alcoholic think it important to clarify the differ- beverages except for at the Tiger Inn. Coffee Coffee ence between Tiger Dollars and Meal If you pay in the Tiger Inn or at a Shops Shops Plan Dollars (MPDs), so I spoke with campus coffee shop using your Student Mike Smith, the College Controller, ID, the register will automatically sub- and he explained the differences to me. tract the cost from your MPD balance. Tiger Tiger MPDs come automatically loaded If that balance is overdrawn, then the on your Student ID each semester, register will subtract the remaining Inn Inn with a different balance depending cost from your Tiger Dollar balance. on your meal plan. These MPDs can So you’re thinking: Why use Campus only be used in the Tiger Inn or at the Tiger Dollars if the system limits campus coffee shops in Graham Hall your choices of where you can shop Vending and Bortz Library. Tiger Dollars have and what you can buy? Besides the to be loaded onto your account by thrilling feeling of buying things us- you or a family member, from either a ing a heavily worn card with your Granny credit on your account or a debit/cred- high school prom photo on it, Tiger B’s it card. If you or a family member has Dollars provide a convenient op- not loaded Tiger Dollars onto your tion with which to buy the neces- account, you have $0.00 Tiger Dollars. sities toward the end of the month, Fishin’ They may be more of a hassle, but when the bank account is looking a Tiger Dollars can be used in the TI, little slim. But if that isn’t convincing Pig Does Your Student Business the campus coffee shops, the Cam- enough, you could always try…dollars. Need Exposure? market. But what if I were to tell 2016 VP Debate Primer Logan Leathers ‘17 you that there is another way to ex- Business Manager pose your brand to roughly 1,100 longer. Please plan accordingly if you yourself lucky. The rest of us will be people every two weeks? You prob- have to go into downtown Farmville. watching the debate on television ably can guess where I’m going with Quinn Sipes ‘19 Hampden-Sydney College may which will be broadcasted live at 9:00 Hey guys! I’m writing today to let this, so I’ll go ahead and say it. The Staff Writer also see an influx of people due to pm Tuesday, October 4 on MSNBC, you in on an exciting new opportunity Tiger newspaper will print an adver- our close proximity to Longwood C-SPAN, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN to take your business to the next level. tisement for you and your company University. If you commute to cam- and Fox News. The moderator for the H-SC is known for its entre- for a nominal fee and even at a dis- pus, you may want to leave earlier debate at Longwood will be Elaine On Tuesday, October 4, Longwood preneurial spirit, as manifested by counted rate for multi-run ads. That’s to get to work or classes on time, or Quijano, an anchor for CBS News. University will be hosting the one and the multitude of breweries, clothing right—we will advertise for you! All take the back roads instead of going The debate will be between Dem- only 2016 Vice Presidential debate. brands, and financial firms started by we need is a little capital and a .jpeg down route 15. The Vice Presiden- ocratic Vice Presidential Candidate This debate is a weeklong event much Tiger alums. Two of the more notable and your business, brand visibility, tial debate will also increase the po- and Senator of Virginia, Tim Kaine, like the Democratic and Republican brands that are ever-present on our and general reach will grow overnight. litical tension on campus as well as in and Republican Vice Presidential National Convention and there will campus are Blue Mountain Brewery Need to show a new product? Farmville. Please remember that we Candidate and Governor of Indiana be rallies each night until the debate and Collared Greens Clothing—both Take out an ad. Want to launch a new are all brothers and to be cordial to Michael Pence. Gary Johnson’s run- at 9:00 pm on Tuesday. With that excellent companies and both born of brand? Buy ad space. Trying to post a those whose views differ from yours. ning mate, former Governor of Mas- being said, the downtown Farmville H-SC alumni. It’s only natural that portrait of yourself for no other reason Tickets to the debate cannot be sachusetts William Weld, will not be area should be a nightmare to travel this free market enterprise spirit runs than that it’s funny? Buy a full page. purchased. For the most part, the present at the debate at Longwood. through the week before the debate, through the current student body. My editor may pump the brakes, but tickets were given out to the media. Only the Democratic and Republi- the week during the debate, and the I know that many of you run I won’t. If you have any questions The extra tickets that Longwood had can Vice Presidential Candidates will week after the debate. Media will be ev- your own small clothing business or shoot me an email at leathersl17@ were given to students and alumni be present (sorry Libertarians.) If you erywhere, and a five-minute drive into lifestyle brand. Currently, the book- hsc.edu and we’ll work out the de- of Longwood. If you do happen to would like more information on the Farmville will more than likely take store helps you get your product to tails, or just stop me on the street. get your hands on a ticket, consider Continued on page 6 September 9, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 REVIEWS

Stranger Things television series being released as full missing child escalates gradually into unique is that it lacks the excessive the 1980’s, as well as by the popular Season 1 seasons for the instant gratification of a bonanza of hometown vigilantes violence and adult material that are so cinematic and literary works of viewers, I knew it was only a matter uncovering more and more clues that common in programs that one might storytellers such as Steven Spielberg of time before Netflix dropped the ultimately lead them to a suspicious find on HBO and other premium and Stephen King, adding a touch HHHHI next big hit. federal energy plant nearby. I will networks, yet it remains a high-qual- of nostalgia for many. The acting is The show follows a group of stop myself here, so as not to give any ity series. As a result, viewers of all strong throughout, with an ensemble This summer,Stranger Things young boys in search of the truth more of the plot away. ages can enjoy an immensely enter- of up-and-coming actors who are turned the Netflix audience upside behind the disappearance of one of Stranger Things is a well-orches- taining plot of the highest standard. sure to be offered lead film and televi- down after its mid-July release. their friends. The plot develops at a trated piece of American entertain- With a few very intriguing epi- sion roles in the near future. Stranger Always in search of the next award- steady pace as the boys make several ment designed—by some pretty sodes early in the sequence, audiences Things is definitely worth the watch, winning series, I decided to give this startling discoveries while the mother bright writers and producers—ef- are introduced to the cast of likeable and with a second season already one a shot after viewing the trailer of the missing child teams up with a fectively to tap into the interests of (imagine that!), comic, and complex in the works, Netflix may have just prior to its release. The premise of the sympathetic local police chief in the a huge target audience ranging from characters in the setting of 1980’s added another major American series show seemed promising enough, and hopes of finding her lost son. The adolescents to middle-aged adults. suburban Indiana. The show is heav- to its lineup. with the rise in popularity of web apparently simple dilemma of the One thing that makes the show so ily influenced by the pop culture of -Luke Paris ‘17

Home of the Strange migrants or first-generation Ameri- cans from all different parts of the world. In “Amerika,” we are given an outsider’s perspective on the ‘Ameri- HHHHI can Dream’ through the lens of a manipulative, unattainable love affair. Alt-rock band Young the Giant “Something to Believe In,” stands recently released their third studio al- out from the rest of the as the bum Home of the Strange, and it bumps. only song that gets radio play, and for Lyrically, the record has a clear, good reason. It channels its inner Black sometimes pointed message, focus- Keys and Arctic Monkeys with its ing primarily on identity in modern- too-cool-for-school verses that build day America. Sonically, the album is towards a captivating (and undeniably equally sharp, as the southern Cali- catchy) chorus. Things mellow out fornia quintet has evolved from its with the groovy “Elsewhere,” before modest indie origins into a more picking back up with “Mr. Know-It- polished sound, bursting with head- All,” a catchy, upbeat tune that simul- bobbing beats and eclectic synths. taneously rips millennials to shreds. It all starts with lead singer Sa- Things veer back into Black meer Gadhia, a vocal powerhouse Keys/Arctic Monkey territory with whose Indian-American roots seep “Jungle Youth,” until the calming into both his voice and lyrics. The sounds of rain at the end establish front man holds nothing back on a more tranquil mood carried on this record, showcasing his dynamic by “Titus Was Born” and “Repeat.” range with roaring highs and sooth- Then you have “Silvertongue,” which ing lows. The melting pot of musicians features one of the most eargasmic accompanying Gadhia reveal their choruses in his- own impressive range throughout tory. The album concludes with its the record, as well, and their ability namesake, hammering home the im- to keep up with a talent like Gadhia age of finding your own identity in a is what makes Home of the Strange place determined to define it for you. such a great listen from start to finish. Home of the Strange is one of The album opens with “Amerika,” those that you can listen to an upbeat minor key groove that does from start to finish. If you haven’t its job of setting the tone for the re- checked this, or any of Young the maining 10 tracks. The opening am- Giant’s previous work, out, I high- bient noises, Gadhia’s echoing voice, ly recommend it. You can also see and the consistent beat are all sounds them live this upcoming week at the we become familiar with by the al- 9:30 Club in DC September 12-14. bum’s end. Lyrically, “Amerika” is es- sentially what the album is all about. -Max Dash ‘18 Photo Credit: youngthegiant.com All five band members are either im- Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 9, 2016

as a remodeling of Gilmer Hall— man and sophomore years, but also built in the 1950s—or the building for all students through graduation. Construction Continued of new dormitories. The success of Kuegler While the administration is undoubt- ment of Career Education and Voca- be seen as an important addition. these two projects, which seems to be edly well-intentioned, some backlash tional Reflection, the Center for En- All these changes have left some overwhelming to this point, should is inevitable, and even understandable, trepreneurship and Political Economy, students wondering what will come lay the foundation for major construc- Continued especially considering the amount of the Post Office, and the Tiger Inn. of Blake A, currently the home of tion in the future. Culley is a bit more misinformation that has been circulat- It will also feature multiple rooms the Office of Student Affairs, and the guarded with his predictions for the problem, of course, of programming ing around campus. Overall, however, for student activities and an Honor spaces occupied by the Tiger Inn and future, but seems to remain optimistic being one of the least favorite things the new rules and protocols seem to Courtroom for the exclusive use of the Post Office, both of which will about future endeavors. “The College of college-aged males everywhere. be, frankly, not that big of a deal. Hav- the Student Court. According to Dr. be moving into Brown. According to will continue the planning process for Abbott asks everyone not blindly to ing more RAs on daily patrol is prob- David Klein, Dean of Students, the Klein, Blake A will become a residence a possible Gilmer Hall renovation/ disregard it. “I would encourage peo- ably a step too far, but requiring them building will be outfitted with card hall, although the exact design is still addition, but no timeline has been ple to keep an open mind—don’t just to hold “office hours” may be a good scanning technology so that students unclear. Culley says that the plans for established,” he said via email. “Dur- knock it because it’s ‘programming.’ idea, and in all likelihood could help can access the building after hours the T.I. and post office spaces are even ing development of the Student Life Actually look at what the events are, students better handle any residence and a “living room” space for stu- more muddied, noting that “a com- Master Plan, standards for residence at what’s being planned.” I must ad- issues they might have. Students can dents to hang out and relax between mittee, chaired by Provost Stevens, hall renovations will be discussed mit, however, that I remain skeptical. most likely look forward to a safer, if classes or at the end of a long day. will make the final decisions (with and from those discussions the pos- Some are wondering, no doubt, as somewhat stricter, 2016-2017 year. Klein recognizes that the Brown campus input) on space utilization.” sible need for additional dorm spaces.” to the Office of Student Affairs’ mo- *Editor’s Note: Between this Student Center reflects a signifi- The renovations perform two roles Regardless of future impact, excite- tives behind the changes to the Resi- piece’s being authored and go- cant addition to campus, calling it in campus life. The first is to make stu- ment is high on campus for the two dence Life program. The primary goal ing to print, the RA staff voted the “jewel in the crown” of a group dents feel more at home and to help major projects currently underway. A is to increase retention, particularly for in assembly to amend the system of buildings including Settle Hall, them feel more comfortable in their prospective student touring campus students transitioning between fresh- of three rounds a night to two. Bortz Library, and the renovated home away from home. The second is earlier this year was overheard say- Brinkley Hall. He also notes that important from a big-picture stand- ing, “This will be ready just in time for misguided, with no ability to view “we’re going to have to learn how point: Klein says that these projects my freshman year? Wow!” These two events through any lens other than to use” the space properly, but em- were intended to garner fundraising construction efforts are rejuvenating Marshall one of a black-and-white morality.” phasizes that the building should momentum for future projects, such life on the Via Sacra side of campus. I struggle to understand what would ever have led him to make this claim you have one of these? If so, what is it? terization of bikers in that film. I’m Continued about our staff-members or the inner- LT: Yeah, my area is modernism, looking at in turn how the film crimi- workings of their souls. Perhaps Mr. Toth so 20th century mostly. I’m really in- nalizes elements of African American RA in Whitehouse regularly turns a Kuegler possesses some divine facul- terested in intersections of sound in culture that were present because of blind eye to a freshman walking across ties of which I am not aware and is literature, more specifically the ways oppression. It’s a fun paper because I the quad with a case of beer in-hand, better-versed on the matter than I, Continued but unless this is the case, I must ve- that writers write sound. How they get to talk about bebop, which is one it very well could be the case that we describe listening, how they feature of my favorite styles of music, but also are all ignoring an 18-year-old strug- hemently disagree. I think Misters DD: What made you music, the sort of cultural influence how it was made to look like some- gling with girlfriend issues, dismal Abbott, Brown, and Kerby would all want to study literature? of sound. For example, in African thing a lot more criminal than what grades, alcoholism, and depression happily defend me in saying that this LT: When I was an undergraduate, American authors you see music as it actually was, through this film. and suicidal ideations. Or perhaps year’s Residence Life staff is perhaps I was a pianist at a church, and I was a big part of the writing itself. My the kid might be doing fine and just the most politically, socially, and ideo- already studying English because I dissertation is even on sound record- wants to have fun on a Wednes- logically diverse collection of student- thought I wanted to go to law school. ing technology, and the ways new day night. The truth is we’ll never leaders that one may hope to find But I was at this church and I was methods of listening inspired dif- Debate know unless we address it properly. anywhere on this campus. We pride listening to this pastor’s sermon, and ferent writers to write differently. I should also make a point to ourselves in hiring students who are he confused T.S. Eliot and C.S. Lew- clarify our new emphasis on program- introspective, unabashedly unique, is, and it really bothered me. I was DD: If you could meet one famous Continued ming. This may connote some idea and hungry to make their mark on this thinking, ‘Why did that bother me so writer, dead or alive, who would it be? of “forced-fun” for many, but again, community. Nobody who has spent much?’ And I know it sounds minor, LT: Maybe William Faulkner. Like upcoming debate please see Long- our aim is not to “play mommy” to a time with any number of Hampden- but that was really the beginning of him I’m southern, I grew up in South wood’s website (debate.longwood. bunch of grown men. We simply want Sydney’s Residence Life staff, students this transition from wanting to go to Alabama, and the cultural touchstones edu). If you would like more informa- to try and get folks out of their rooms, or administrators alike, should ever get law school to wanting to teach litera- that show up in his work, while fic- tion on all upcoming debates please away from the XBOX and the booze, the impression that any one of us is so ture. I think what it did was it clarified tional, are ones I will recognize. I’d go to the Commission on Presidential and get them to socialize, eat some misguided or myopic as Mr. Kuegler how important literature was to me. like to have a drink with Faulkner. Debates’ website (www.debates.org). good food, maybe learn something, has claimed our newest members to be. No matter how you plan to vote and have some fun, which is so hard At any rate, it is easy to see why DD: What is your favor- DD: Are there any projects you’re in this election, please remember to to come by during the weeks here on some students—and one faculty ite novel of all time, and why? currently working on? If so, could stay safe and remember to act with the Hill. Here’s what to expect from member, as I understand—might LT: James Joyce’s Ulysses. It’s a cel- you tell us a little bit about them? decorum while participating in the your typical RA program: a lot of make the snap-judgement that Blake ebration of the ordinary and the prosa- LT: Sure. I’ve been working on various events around Farmville free food and, if you’re lucky, maybe A has effectively created a “police ic. I find that even in 2016, you kind of this paper about this movie called and Longwood leading up to the a t-shirt, for two seconds-worth of state” at Hampden-Sydney. However, need for everyday life to be valorized. “The Wild One.” It’s a film in 1953 debate; you are not only represent- your attention, at most. That’s all. my hope is that, after reading this, starring Marlon Brando, and he’s the ing yourself, but you are also repre- Lastly, I find fault with Mr. Kue- they might come to the understanding DD: I know that a lot of professors leader of this motorcycle gang that in- senting Hampden-Sydney College gler’s assertion that the Residence Life that what we have worked so tirelessly have a specific field of interest or par- vades this town. I’m working on how and Prince Edward County. Make Program this year has seen “an influx in the past month to create is more ticular topic that interests them. Do bebop culture influenced the charac- a good impression on the nation. of new RAs who may be somewhat of a safety net than an iron maiden. September 9, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 SPORTS Football Drops Off on the Right Foot: Opener to Averett Cross Country Season

up the game by returning the open- Starts Strongly ing kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, Ryan Peevey ‘17 which tied a standing school record Tigers now have a solid 1-2 punch Sports Writer for longest return. Later in the first Spencer Connell ‘17 to pace the team going forward. Upcoming quarter, quarterback Edgar Moore hit Sports Editor The first meet of the season took fellow senior Owen Costello across place on September 2 at the Ran- The very promising 2016 sea- the middle for a 31-yard touchdown The 2016 NCAA DIII cross coun- dolph Relay in Lynchburg, Virginia. Schedule son for the Hampden-Sydney Ti- connection. The Tigers scored early try season is here, and the Hampden- The Tigers ran against Lynchburg gers football team got off to the and often and things were look- Sydney Tigers have a team that is College, Methodist University, and Fri. September 9 wrong start Saturday night in Dan- ing very bright in the first quarter. poised to make a statement in the Southern Virginia University, while ODAC Preview Meet ville. This should be far from the Hampden-Sydney’s offense would ODAC. Two freshmen join a team that Randolph College hosted the meet. trend, however, as the always com- go quiet later though as Averett went senior Luke Paris (Richmond, VA) H-SC finished second as a whole Buena Vista, VA petitive Tigers look to make another on to score four unanswered touch- says “has the potential to be the best unit thanks to remarkable perfor- 5:00 PM run at an ODAC Championship. downs, three on the ground and one our program has seen in recent years.” mances that saw four pairs of Tigers Picked second in the ODAC via air. The Tigers would answer by Among the returning runners are in the top-15. Brooks and Morgan Fri. September 16 Preseason Coaches Poll, Hampden- way of a 19-yard touchdown pass to co-captains Max Morgan (Newton- took home first place in the indi- Sydney returns 10 starters from last Cam Johnson from sophomore quar- ville, NY) and Lewis Brooks ( Jef- vidual standings, Paris and junior Adidas XC Challenge year’s 6-4 team. On the offensive terback Alec Cobb ( Jamestown, NC), ferson, GA), who are both looking Cecil Tiblin (Locust Grove, VA) fin- Cary, NC side, the Tigers are led by seniors who came on for the injured Edgar to improve on very different sea- ished ninth, sophomore Reed Min- 5:30 PM Edgar Moore (Tallahassee, FL) Moore; however, up 28-21, the Cou- sons. After a breakout freshman year, gione (Chesapeake, VA) and fresh- Owen Costello (South Riding, VA), gars added on to their lead making Morgan’s sophomore season was man John Dyke finished 10th, and Carter Cunningham (Farmville, VA), the score 35-21. Cobb would con- plagued by injury, which Paris says sophomore Tyler Williams (Pow- Sat. September 24 Daniel Fogleman (Mechanicsville, nect with Carter Cunningham for “set [the team] back quite a bit.” In hatan, VA) and freshman Ian Tiblin Hornet Harrier Invit. VA), and Connor Kearney (Vir- a nine yard touchdown via a swing Morgan’s absence, Brooks picked up (Locust Grove, VA) finished 15th. Winchester, VA ginia Beach, VA), as well as juniors pass, putting the Tigers down one, much of the slack, taking over as the Next up for the Tigers is the Cam Johnson (Dillwyn, VA), Patrick but a late interception in Tiger terri- team’s top runner last season. With ODAC Preview Meet on Sep- 10:40 AM Kline (New Cumberland, PA), and tory led to the last score of the game Morgan back at full strength, the tember 9 in Buena Vista, Virginia. Mike DeMasi (Virginia Beach, VA). leaving the score at 38-28, hand- On the defensive side, several key ing H-SC its first loss of the season. returners from an ODAC leading Averett put up 520 total yards of defense return. Seniors Ryan Jones offense to Hampden-Sydney’s 329. (Buckingham, VA) and Christian Leading the way for Hampden-Syd- Wilder (Richmond, VA), and sopho- ney was Moore, who went 12 for 28 mores Ryan Mallory (Mechanicsville, for 149 yards and a touchdown before VA), and Brian Gwaltney (Colonial an injury sidelined him. His replace- Heights, VA) return to their starting ment, Cobb, went 5 for 11 for 87 roles, and will look to lead a defense yards, two touchdowns and an inter- that recently lost All-ODAC per- ception. Costello was the leading re- former Ben Carson (Winston-Salem, ceiver on the night with 5 catches for NC) for the season to a knee injury. 102 yards and a touchdown. Johnson Back on special teams is 2nd went for 60 yards and a touchdown Team All-ODAC senior Jordan via 4 catches, and Cunningham also Chalkley (Richmond, VA), who will added to the passing game with a shoulder both kicking and punt- touchdown reception. Mike DeMasi ing duties for the Tigers this season. was the leading rusher on the day with The Tigers came out of the gates 33 yards on 11 touches, adding to a hot this past weekend in Danville. good day for the DeMasi brothers. Freshman wide receiver Matt De- Defensively, sophomore linebacker Masi (Virginia Beach, VA) opened Continued on page 8 Brooks (left) and Morgan (right) placed first in the 10 mile relay with a time of 58:49.7. (Photo Credit: hscathletics.com) Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 9, 2016 SPORTS Deuces Wild: Soccer Returns with Back-to-Back Victories The Tigers are coming off of a Coach McMichael will look to guide risburg. The opening 45 minutes in the 86th minute. Stevenson could 2015 season in which they did not H-SC toward a winning season and proved to be an offensive stalemate as not muster a morale-boosting goal, Spencer Connell ‘17 reach the ODAC tournament. In a firm position within the ODAC. the teams headed into halftime level and the match ended 2-0 H-SC. Mc- Sports Editor fact, the forgettable 7-10 season has Of course, the ODAC is full of com- at 0-0. The second half was a virtual Farlane picked up another clean sheet, left the Tigers in an underdog role, as petitive schools, so the competition repeat of the first, but H-SC delivered this time with three saves. For the they were voted 9th in the preseason will be challenging, especially with late in the game. Junior forward Ryan second consecutive match, two Tigers It is autumn, the prime time for conference poll. A slew of freshmen rival Washington & Lee Univer- Turner (Raleigh, NC) put the Tigers were booked for yellow card offenses: college sports to begin again, and join 15 returning players for the 2016 sity picked as the preseason favorites. in the lead with a 79th minute strike. freshman forward Josh McCormack the 2016 soccer season began for campaign with a mission to prove The Tigers opened the season on Not long after Turner scored, fresh- (Stafford, VA) in the 44th minute the Hampden-Sydney Tigers as the critics wrong, and head coach September 1, on the road in Penn- man midfielder William Jackson tal- and Ryan Turner in the 50th minute. the calendar turned to September. Ian McMichael is back at the helm. sylvania to take on Penn State Har- lied his first collegiate goal for H-SC, The Tigers will carry this winning giving the Tigers a 2-0 lead in the momentum on the road this weekend 89th minute. The final whistle blew in matches against Washington Col- shortly after Jackson’s goal, and H-SC lege and Wesley College. The match had sealed its first victory of 2016. Se- against Washington College will take nior goalkeeper Cameron McFarlane place on September 10 in Chester- (Norwich, CT) picked up the clean town, Maryland, and the Wesley Col- sheet, saving the only Penn State Har- lege match will be on the following risburg shot on goal. Two Tigers were day, September 11 in Dover, Delaware. booked late in the second half for yel- H-SC will return to the Hill for a four- low card offenses: junior defenders match home stand in mid-September. Landon Moss (Huntersville, NC) and Thomas Carswell (Woodbridge, VA). Three days passed and it was back to the pitch for the Tigers as they hosted the Stevenson Univer- Football sity Mustangs on September 4 for a matinee match. A respectable crowd was treated to an entertaining af- Continued fair as both teams played a highly physical opening 20 minutes. H-SC opened the scoring on William Jack- Bender Vaught (Ashland, VA) led son’s second goal of the season: a 19- all Tigers with 11 tackles, includ- yard strike that evaded the Stevenson ing 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. keeper in the 25th minute. The score Freshmen linebacker Griffin Davis would remain 1-0 H-SC by half- (Charlottesville, VA) added 9 tack- time. The second half did not yield les, 2.5 tackles for a loss, and a sack another goal for a while. There were on the night. Sophomore cornerback chances on both ends of the pitch, but Brian Gwaltney also added 7 tack- H-SC controlled most of the game. les. The Tigers were not able to force With just under 10 minutes left in a turnover from the Cougars, who the match, Hampden-Sydney was played very clean offensively all day. awarded a penalty after a Tiger was Hampden-Sydney will look to taken down in the box. Senior mid- bounce back this Saturday, September fielder Andrew Parker (Moseley, VA) 10th, as they host Christopher New- stepped up to the spot and sealed the port University back in the friendly Senior Andrew Parker delivered the game-clinching penalty against Stevenson on September 4th. (Photo Credit: hscathletics.com) game with his first goal of the season confines of Lewis C. Everett Stadium.