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February 12, 2016 The “Juxtaposition” Issue Volume XCVI.9 SFB Struggles with Funding Hampden-Sydney Ethics Bowl Team Amidst Corruption Claims Wins Debate Competition Traylor Nichols ‘17 amount given to the College Repub- licans, and an email sent out from Associate Editor explained that it occurred in decid- not be denied treatment. I asked him Chris Williams-Morales ‘17 Bardill on February 2nd defending ing whether a conservationist who about his experience, and what he had Copy Editor his allocation decisions. The College had just received his Ph.D. in geology learned by the end of the competi- This spring semester has been Republicans were awarded $13,000 should work as a fracking specialist tion. Alex told me how, at the start, hard on allocations for clubs campus- out of their requested $15,500, and On February 1st, Hampden-Syd- and make a good income to support he “thought we [the team] would wide. With money running thin in a were the only club not affiliated with ney College won the 2016 Wells Far- his family, or work for a conservation- focus on the social contract since the situation surprising to even Secretary- student government to be awarded a go Ethics Bowl. The college’s team had ist group, but not make enough money theme was civic responsibility, but Treasurer Ben Bardill, all student five digit allocation. Some members Alex Abbott ‘17, Will Echols’17, Sam to support his family. Will credits Alex seeing other teams respond in the clubs have received cuts in the semes- of the student body have been con- Melson’18, and Kole Donaldson’19. Abbott for carrying the team through same manner but through a different ter when they usually increase their cerned about corruption on the Stu- These four students not only made tough questions such as these, so I approach, shows that there is no one spending. Some clubs have been cut dent Finance Board, of which Graves it to the final round, but they also decided to speak with Abbott as well. size fits all answer to any dilemma.” more than others, prompting angry Anthony ‘16, President of the College beat Washington & Lee University. Abbott, a philosophy and history All in all, the school should be and confused responses from some Republicans, is a member. Students For starters, the Ethics Bowl is a major, felt that the hardest question proud of this team, which will remain students, particularly concerning the Continued on page 8 tournament sponsored by the Virginia was the one that helped the team beat intact for next year’s competition, as Foundation for Independent Colleg- W&L. This final question involved well. Hampden-Sydney has been one es. Its goal includes having students deciding how a doctor in Arizona of the strongest programs in the near- discuss ethics and how to respond in should handle referring patients with- ly 20-year history of the Ethics Bowl, Presidential Search Update: particular situations. Will Echols, a out insurance to the ER so they will and the team looks to capitalize on biology student and the team’s cap- And Then There Were Three tain, provides a good idea of what the competition was like and what kind of preparation was involved. in 2009 may remember a more overt He explains, “We [the team] debate Max Dash ‘18 process in which the finalists were ideas, debate about scenarios” with Multimedia Editor brought on campus for a public meet- teams from other Virginia schools. and-greet with the H-SC community. The best way he summed it up was by With less than a month left In an interview with Dr. Evan Davis saying, “It’s not just saying he should in the hunt for the College’s 25th at the beginning of the search, he ex- do this, but why he should do this.” president, the search commit- plained that the committee would not As a science major, he was surprised tee has zeroed in on its finalists. be going that route this time around. to see a lack of science majors at the For the remainder of February, the “The reason,” Davis stated back in competition. He believed that de- search committee and a group of con- October, “is that we want to get as big spite the philosophic nature of this stituents will be privately interviewing of an applicant pool as we can, and if competition, one need not be a phi- each finalist. Those who were around you tell people your name is going to losophy major to understand ethics. for the last presidential search back be public, they don’t want the job.” I asked him which was the hardest “I think everybody would like question the team had answer. Will The team poses with the Batten Trophy after defeating W&L in the final round. The win is Hampden-Sydney’s second in the last five years. Photo Credit: Lauren Prisco In this issue... Continued on page 3

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Griffin Salyer ‘19 you read this piece, with a new club decision to order manually counted decisions, while important in settling Guest Writer called The Hampden-Sydney Cam- Stewart Lawrence ‘17 ballots following the 2000 Presiden- legal questions, have no place in es- pus Improvement Club being devel- Guest Writer tial election. It held against the Flor- tablishing new precedents that appear oped. Right now Hampden-Sydney ida Court and thus won George W. alarmingly similar to legislative acts. Philanthropy on campus is in organizations are preparing plans to Bush the election. The Court went be- If social issues are ever going to be very good shape. Between the Col- give back not only to the campus but In recent years, the Supreme yond its own authority to rule on what resolved, they must be decided on at lege’s trustees and alumni who regu- also to the community around the Court has taken on a new and ques- was fundamentally an intrastate issue. the state and local level where policies larly volunteer their money and the College. It gives me a sense of hope tionable function of the federal gov- Finally, in 2015, the Roberts Court can reflect the views of different -lo students who regularly volunteer to know all my brothers have an in- ernment. While I agree that there redefined the institution of marriage calities. This is the case with legalized their services, this campus is an ex- terest in giving back. I admire all the are problems within our social and in Obergefell v. Hodges. In the 5-4 de- marijuana in Colorado. The decision ample to others. With Rotaract Club, organizations that are contributing to political sphere that need to be ad- cision, the Court ruled that the 14th for recreational use should be up to the Circle K International, every frater- a bright future for my fellow fresh- dressed, the Court has often stepped Amendment required states to issue state rather than the federal govern- nity, and the many other clubs who men and to all the future freshmen. outside its own bounds through broad marriage licenses to people from the ment, and if the Supreme Court ends contribute to fundraising events and There can always be improvement, interpretations of the Constitution. same sex. From a personal standpoint up hearing a case regarding Colorado service, there are always students on but as it stands right now philan- Take the issue of abortion for in- I applaud this decision, because any- it would be without legal or clear the move to make this campus bet- thropy at Hampden-Sydney is inspir- stance. In 1973, the Supreme Court one should have the opportunity to constitutional precedent. As a college ter. There is even forward progress as ing, encouraging, and in good hands. ruled in Roe v. Wade that women had marry who they want. That being student, I recognize the need for new freedom of choice in the first tri- said, the Court went about legalizing policies that develop and progress our campus, and I bet he dropped out after mester, which was protected under same-sex marriage in the wrong way. society. That being said, change must he got a nice raise where he was,” Har- the 14th Amendment. In my opin- Handing down unilateral decisions happen through the legislative process New President rison added before laughing. “So not ion, the Burger Court went beyond that attempt to solve issues that have as it was originally intended. If the Su- everybody who interviews is going to its constitutional authority and set a little to do with federal government preme Court continues to create new get the job, but they don’t want their precedent of federal regulation that has led to confusion over implement- policies through reinterpreting the Continued boss to know that they were looking. should not have been put in place. ing Supreme Court decisions. When constitution, it could offset the bal- With the finalists now in tow, the The Supreme Court again over- dealing with social issues, whether ance of power within the federal gov- they be abortions, election results, or ernment. This would eventually lead to to make it as public as it could be focus of the committee’s covert ap- stepped its bounds in the 2000 decision same-sex marriage, there must be le- a breakdown of jurisdiction between and have everybody get to weigh in, proach has shifted towards gather- of Bush v. Gore. The Rehnquist Court gal change on the state level. Court local, state, and federal authorities. but the result is you drastically di- ing quality input on each candidate looked at the Florida Supreme Court’s minish your applicant pool,” Davis in order to make the best choice. added. “We’re trying to cast as big of “The relative value of [a meet- a net as we can at the outset, so it’s and-greet] in an hour, I don’t know a trade-off. It’s kind of an unfortu- what it is,” Harrison said. “We’re a nate one, but it does make sense.” very libertarian group at Hampden- In an interview that same Sydney. We all want to have a say and month, Chairman of the Board be heard, but at the end of the day M. Peebles Harrison ’89 con- the Board has to make this decision, firmed Davis’s statement, echo- and it has to be done with the best ing the importance of appealing candidate pool and the best way to to as many applicants as possible. get critical input from constituents.” “[Most] of your pool is going to “Nobody wants to get this thing be people who are happy in their jobs right more than I do,” added Harrison. and have no plans to leave, but may So while we won’t know anything be recruited or enticed to come over about our future president until he because it’s an opportunity,” Harri- or she is our new president, Student son said. “Those folks don’t want the Body President Matt Goodrich ’16 world to know that they’re leaving, was gracious enough to shed some because they’re happy in their jobs.” light on the highly classified situation. “When we opened it up last time, I “We have some great can- believe one of the candidates dropped didates,” Goodrich said. out immediately after coming on You heard it here first. Have recent Supreme Court rulings overstepped SCOTUS’s bounds and set dangerous precedent? Photo Credit: Wikipedia Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger February 12, 2016 A Blast from the Past: January, 1985 Gambling

drinking were, not surprisingly, the most popu- hungry fraternity brothers. “The prob- Quinn Sipes ‘19 By Al Bryant lar viewing spots. Most students sur- lem with pizza,” remarked one junior, for Charity Staff Writer There are some things which are veyed said that they drank beer as they “is that you shell out nine bucks and done best in groups of more than two watched the game. The brands which end up getting only a piece or two.” people. Building freeway overpasses were on sale at Wright’s were the most A trip to the Tiger Inn during half- It is hard to believe that we just is one such thing, and watching the popular. Mixed drinks and Coke have time uncovered the fact that few stu- Auberon Crocker ‘18 witnessed Super Bowl 50. The game Super Bowl is another. An informal their places, but for sporting events, dents took advantage of the television Staff Writer of football has been around since survey conducted Monday morning particularly televised football games, sets located there. Intimate surround- the 1870s and Americans every- found that Hampden-Sydney men beer, particularly cheap beer, is the ings are always more attractive than where have been celebrating the gathered with gusto on Sunday to drink of choice. The food which stu- public places, but the fact that Sunday On Saturday, January 30th, the Super Bowl since January 15, 1967. watch the Forty-niners beat the Dol- dents ate while watching the game night was bitterly cold probably made Beta Chi chapter of Alpha Chi After I did some research in the Ti- phins. Nearly everyone said that the varied. The small groups which gath- the crowd in Graham Hall smaller Sigma fraternity hosted a charity ger archives, I was able to find an ar- two teams involved in the game were ered in the dorms frequently chose than it would have been otherwise. Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament ticle about the way Hampden-Syd- not their favorites but that the absence to take advantage of pizza delivery. Nearly everyone surveyed felt that in the Parents and Friends lounge. ney men celebrate the Super Bowl. of the Redskins was not enough to Members of larger groups more often the pre-game television coverage was The fun poker night brought in over keep them from watching the game. went to Wright’s for snacks which did too extensive, and not one would $600 to charity and sent all the pro- Superbowl XIX and the art of beer- Fraternity houses and dorm rooms not have to be shared with friends or admit to watching more than a half- ceeds to Prince Edward County hour of the pre-game show. Most High School science department so people thought it was silly to have the they can purchase science equipment President of the United States toss and instruments for the students. Spring 2016 Club Allocation Report the coin and thought that this prac- J.D. Choudhry ’16, who helped lead tice should be discontinued. Both of and organize the event, said, “We (the Club Request ($) Allocation ($) Club Request ($) Allocation ($) the Democrats surveyed thought Rea- fraternity) believe every organization Chi Alpha 1,300 1,000 Animation Society 500 300 gan showed a frightening slowness in on campus has a civic duty to support determining the outcome of the coin local establishments in and around Circle K 8,000 4,000 Chess & Strategy 850 400 Farmville in any way possible.” Alpha Games toss. Students were evenly split on the question of whether Reagan was right Chi Sigma has hosted the poker night Fencing 2,000 900 Classics Club 2,500 750 to allow the coin to fall to the floor several times in past years and this time resulted in yet another success. College 15,500 13,000 Habitat for 500 400 or whether he should have caught There were thirty-six players at Republicans Humanity the coin and slapped it on his fore- the tournament and thirteen players MIC 5,463 4,000 Math Club 1,508 1,200 arm. One cynic remarked that Rea- gan appeared well acquainted with bought back in in attempts to win. Fly Fishing 10,600 9,500 International Club 4,830 3,400 this method of reaching a decision. Gift card prizes from AXE’s budget were awarded to the top four players. Club Lacrosse 1,531 1,000 Chemistry Club 2,998 2,200 Nearly everyone surveyed was sorry that ABC covered the game. Students and teachers alike merci- Pre-Business 875 700 Wellness Advocates 3,000 1,500 Most people made the comment lessly competed for the prizes but in BCM 2,000 1,000 TAC 2,600 1,800 that they would have preferred John the end there was a tie for first be- tween Jonathan Miller ’17 and Gan- Young Democrats 1,450 1,100 Unity ALLiance 1,350 750 Madden. ABC did, however, receive good marks on its use of the new non Griffin ’17. I myself would have Rotaract 1,000 500 Young Life 4,980 4,570 sideline camera. The most popular most likely dominated the field but Physics Society 1,950 1,500 French Club 1,200 800 commercial proved to be the Ap- had the luck to lose to a mighty pair of threes. However, despite my un- Future Educators 450 300 Pre-Health Society 1,200 900 ple computer advertisement which showed business executives marching fortunate loss, the poker night was Spanish Club 2,500 1,500 Clay Target 5,500 1,000 off of a cliff like so many lemmings. a great success, being both fun as Ducks Unlimited 2,000 1,500 MSU 3,000 2,000 well as a successful event for charity. Students for 1,600 1,000 Club Golf 6,250 4,000 Liberty Club Soccer 1,000 750 TheGarnet 2,800 800 UPLS 4,500 4,000 Madisonian Society 3,500 1,000 Animal Rescue 700 600 Acousticals 3,000 1,000 German Club 1,200 800 Student Senate 7,500 3,750 Outsiders 6,800 5,500 Student Government 14,500 14,500 Photography 900 500 Student Finance 30 Board Architectural 1,000 600 CAC 108,500 106,000 Society Students, faculty, and staff gathered for a poker night. Photo Credit: J.D. Choudhry February 12, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5 TIGER REVIEWS

Since the 1980s, Megadeth has genre; influencing new bands for Megadeth’s previous album, Super Dystopia been hailed as one of the Big Four years to come with their fast, heavy Collider, released in 2013, was not Local Eats: Megadeth thrash metal bands of all time, guitar riffs, and aggressive lyrics. well received among fans or music along with Metallica, Anthrax, Now they release their 15th stu- critics. Naturally, many were hop- HHHHI and Slayer. No one can doubt the dio album Dystopia, one of the most ing they would return to form with impact they’ve had on the metal highly anticipated albums of the year. this new release, and it turns out that A Trip to the hope was worth it. While it is far from being the masterpiece that is Rust in Peace or Countdown to Ex- Roanoke tinction, Dystopia is an album packed with wild thrash metal songs. With this new album also comes two new Graves Anthony ‘16 members to Megadeth: Kiko Lou- Food Critic reiro from the band Angra on lead guitar, and Chris Adler from Lamb Over the winter break I had the of God on drums. Their contribu- good fortune to be able to leave the tions, combined with front man Dave confines of my home in Martinsville Mustaine’s powerful vision make Dys- and head north on 220 to Roanoke. topia a very good record. The album After a long morning of shopping at opens with “The Threat is Real,” a Garland’s, Dean of Admissions Anita song that describes the grim reality Garland’s sister’s store, I helped myself of war. Right off the bat listeners will to a good hearty lunch at Cornerstone recognize Megadeth’s trademark riffs, on the Market in Downtown Roanoke. and Dave Mustaine’s snarling vocals. I had been recommended the restau- It’s a very good song, and is probably rant by a Hampden-Sydney alumnus, my favorite track on the new album. so I knew the food had to be good. The next few songs continue the The atmosphere was very interest- pattern of the opening track; songs ing. The restaurant had two levels be- like “Fatal Illusion, “Bullet to the cause it was also a bar. I would imag- Brain” and “Death from Within” are ine that it would be quite a lively scene ultra-fast, heavy, aggressive songs that during Happy Hour. The restaurant are definitely worthy of the Mega- was running specials for lunch includ- deth name. However, the album is ing a $7.99 burger, fries, and drink. I far from perfect. Like a lot of albums, decided upon their Burger Wrap with Dystopia does have its share of filler. house chips. I recommend this as an The instrumental “Conquer or Die” alternative to fries wherever possible. while impressively played, feels un- While I was waiting for my burger, I necessary. In addition, the track “The noticed all of the stickers on the bar Emperor” is filled with silly lyrics, from all of the different places people despite maintaining the aggressive had been. There were a lot of stickers thrash style. The song is referencing from the Caribbean, which reminded the classic fairy tale “The Emperor’s me of the spring break trip to the Ca- New Clothes” which is kind of odd ribbean and Mexico that my buddies for a metal band to be singing about. and I were taking. Seeing those stick- The album closes with a cover ers was a nice reprieve from the bitter of “Foreign Policy” that is well done. whipping wind that had enveloped the Megadeth isn’t known for doing Star City that day. When my burger The Tiger Is Online! many covers, but whenever they do, arrived, I anxiously awaited the juicy they usually give them a unique spin. beef, mustard, lettuce, and tomato that Dystopia is definitely a huge lay before me. I bit into the burger and improvement over its predeces- the juices ran down my hand. For me, sor. It might not win any new the messier the food, the better the To see the most recent issue of the Hampden-Sydney Tiger, fans of Megadeth, but it will cer- food. The Cajun house chips were my tainly please longtime fans who favorite part of the meal because of the simply visit the Hampden-Sydney College website, click on have been anxious for the band to subtle heat that warmed me from the release another top notch album. inside out. The chips tasted as if they -Drew Dickerson ‘17 the Current Students tab, and see us on the sidebar! Continued on page 6 Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger February 12, 2016

discs (similar to DVDs), classrooms for listening to foreign languages, and In Memoriam: Eggleston Hall (1961-2016) eventually TV hookups. She said that putting up the satellites for the TV caused a big stir on campus because Jacob Mitchell ‘19 Bortz Library. While she said she who were a great help. She suggested Heinemann recalled the summer people were concerned about the out- Staff Writer will miss Eggleston, she also said the that she enjoyed getting to know the of 1986 when asbestos was discov- er appearance of Eggleston. She also building was too small. According students. Interesting to note, Mayo ered in the building. She said the remembered when computers were Many people have come through to Goad, there were no study rooms, remembered when Orran Brown ’78 building was closed and everything added to the library. She said only Eggleston Hall, the former library no meeting rooms, not much space, was a student assistant in Eggleston was moved out so that the asbestos six or eight computers were installed. that was completed in 1961, and some and there was still orange and yellow Hall; he is the man for which the could be removed. When work had Though Eggleston Hall will have mixed feelings about the build- furniture from the 1960s in the build- new student center will be named. been completed, she said that she and soon disappear from the campus, ing’s coming demolition. The building ing. She said of Eggleston, “Students Mayo said that eating in the library the library staff had to reshelf all of it is clear that its memory will re- is currently being demolished to make didn’t spend a lot of time in there.” used to be unheard of, and that it was the books, which was a massive task. main with the people who worked room for the Brown Student Center. When asked about the demoli- something no one would ever do. She Heinemann also talked about there and experienced it. Farewell, Tommy Shomo ’69, Director tion of Eggleston Hall, Goad said, also remembered having art exhibits in the transition from the card cata- Eggleston Hall; we all look forward of Marketing and Communica- “I’ll miss that building.” Remarking the old library. One story that Mayo log system to automated cataloging. to the new Brown Student Center. tions, had the opportunity to expe- on the move from Eggleston to Bortz, told involved a bird in the second floor The card catalog system required rience Eggleston Hall when it was she said, “It was a good place to work, of Eggleston Hall; the staff was quite much work. She said, “Everything still new. He said of Eggleston, “It but we needed the space.” The older alarmed. She said one of the stu- was so labor intensive.” Auto- was state of the art.” He also said building was constructed when en- dent assistants eventually removed it. mated cataloging was a huge help. an electric typewriter was the most rollment was around 500 students. Sandy Heinemann, Catalog Li- She also discussed the installation advanced technology in the build- E. A. Mayo, Library Assistant in brarian from 1976 to 2002, did not of the Fuqua International Commu- ing during his days as a student. Cataloging from 1976 to 2001, said seem too disappointed about Egg- nications Center, which was placed in Shomo’s greatest memory of Egg- she is “sorry to lose Eggleston.” Mayo leston’s coming demolition. She said, the basement of the 1976 addition to leston is related to the card catalog said that the library depended greatly “[Eggleston Hall] was never a particu- the back side of Eggleston Hall. The Eggleston’s destruction has begun. system, which involved a card in the upon the help of student assistants, larly comfortable building to work in.” center included short wave radios, laser Photo Credit: Jonathan Walkey back of every book with a list of the names of people who checked out the book. He said that he always checked the back of a book to see if Bill Hol- Winter Ball Held, Special Guests Attend brook, a French professor, and Mary Clower’s names were on the card at the tal going to pay for the band, Kings portunity for students and the rest nity to relax one more time before back. Shomo said if they had read the Alex V. Abbott ‘17 of Swing. The event was a great op- of the Hampden-Sydney commu- the semester kicks into overdrive. book, then he knew it was a good one. Editor-in-Chief When asked how he felt about the demolition of Eggleston Hall, Shomo said, “I have no fond feelings for Egg- leston.” He thinks the site is a great Hampden-Sydney’s annual Win- location for a new student center. ter Ball was held February 6th, with Dr. Sharon Goad, Director of around 400 people attending. Student the Library from 1993 to 2011, had body president Matt Goodrich ’16 the opportunity to assist in the tran- called the event a “smashing success.” sition from Eggleston to the new Student government representa- tives sold 400 tickets to the event, and sold out entirely within four hours. This state of affairs led many to question how well the ball would Local Eats be hosted; with much more demand than the supply of tickets, a number Continued of students complained that they had no chance to attend. Goodrich had been bathed in some sort of dry saw these issues and commented, rub which made them taste even better “I only wish we had a facility that when dipped in ranch salad dressing. could get more students there!” Overall, I would recommend Cor- At the same time, many other nerstone on the Market for anyone members of the Hampden-Sydney looking for a good deal for a lunch community attended, “including a in downtown Roanoke who hap- few trustees and their wives” and pens to be in the mood for a good some faculty and staff members. burger. With burgers less than $10 In addition, former President Dr. for a complete meal, it’s difficult to Chris Howard made an appearance. beat. I give the Star City burger joint All in all, the Ball cost around known as Cornerstone 3 of 5 stars. $24,000, with $4,500 of that to- Graves Anthony ‘16 is one of many students who attended this year’s Winter Ball. Photo Credit: Jonathan Walkey February 12, 2016 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 TIGER SPORTS Basketball Slumps, Frustration Tiger Lacrosse Falls to Boils over as Tourney Looms #5 Salisbury, Looks to Improve at Mary second half alone, which was a big ry over the Maroons back in January, turnaround in the game. Bridgewater this game did not favor the Tigers, for Spencer Connell ‘17 won 70-55. Senior point guard Mike Roanoke gave H-SC another loss, 97- Sports Writer Washington Murray (Norfolk, VA) led the H-SC 80. Gui Guimarães led the Tiger scor- offense with 14 points, including 3 ing with 20 points and Andrew Evans three-pointers. Gui Guimarães and had 9 rebounds. These two also had Sea Gulls would eventually win 12-7. The excitement of nonstop basket- Josh Katowitz had 7 rebounds each, impressive free throw performances Top performers for the Tigers ball games has settled onto campus and Mitch Owens led the team in free as they were 4-5 and 4-6, respectively. Ryan Peevey ‘17 on Saturday began included Mitch as the Hampden-Sydney Basket- throws with a perfect 4-4 performance. For now, the team will have to re- Guest Writer Renfrow, who started his first game ball team continues to face critical With January behind them, early bound from the rough stretch of losses for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers ODAC opponents. Unfortunately, February looked like it would provide as the final four games are approach- between the pipes and stopped 16 the Tigers have faced a recent stretch the Tigers with a fresh plate. How- ing, along with the ODAC tourna- Salisbury shots. Duncan Morris net- of tough games during the most im- ever, the first opponent of the month, ment looming on the horizon. Time The Hampden-Sydney Lacrosse ted his first hat trick of the season portant stretch of the season. The Lynchburg, proved to be a difficult will tell if Coach Vick’s response to team fell in an early season test to the while picking up three ground balls, team managed to pull off another challenge for Coach Dee Vick’s squad. the string of losses, which culmi- #5 nationally ranked Salisbury Sea and Jake Koerfl found the back of the comeback victory against Guil- Lynchburg came to town on Febru- nated in the hoops team’s demotion Gulls at St. Christopher’s School in net twice while also picking up three ford, but the following three games ary 3rd in a game that almost went in to the old visitors’ locker room in- Richmond. Salisbury jumped out to an ground balls. Also, Hunter Brown re- were not as successful, which puts favor of H-SC. Unfortunately, Lynch- stead of the newer home locker room early 5-0 lead in the first quarter of the corded two assists to begin the season. H-SC in a tough spot in the confer- burg proved to be too tough and they with more amenities, will pay off. bout and the Tigers were never able to Hampden-Sydney committed ence with less than two weeks to go. handed the Tigers another loss, 79-72. At press time, the February 10th recapture the lead from the Sea Gulls. 16 turnovers on the day in compari- We pick up the action from late On the bright side, Mike Murray had game against the Virginia Wesleyan However, this Tiger team continued son to Salisbury’s 5. In the faceoff January when the Tigers hosted Guil- another classic game with 21 points, Marlins was not complete, so please to chip away at the lead through- circle, Salisbury picked up 59% of ford in Fleet Gym on January 27th. including a perfect 10-10 showcase at refer to hscathletics.com for that out the next 45 minutes, eventu- the face offs and outshot Hamp- H-SC managed to hold on to a half- the charity stripe. Andrew Evans had game’s recap. The following game ally bringing the score within 3 goals. den-Sydney 40-29. However, as it time lead, but the game was contested 7 rebounds, and freshman guard Gray against Emory & Henry will take Two early second quarter goals by can be said for early season match- throughout the second half. Guilford Cheers (Supply, NC) also had a perfect place on February 13th with a 3pm Jake Koferl and Chandler Shaheen ups there is always a silver lining. put the Tigers in a tough spot with un- free throw performance, as he was 4-4. tip-off. The final two games of the -reg brought the lead back to a manageable The Tigers, ranked 4th in the der two and a half minutes left in the A few days later, the Tigers hosted ular season will be at Fleet Gym, fea- three goal deficit, but the Sea Gulls ODAC preseason poll, took on a game. H-SC overcame the five-point the Roanoke Maroons on February turing match-ups against arch-rivals quickly stuck back with consecutive national power their first time hit- deficit to conquer Guilford 73-71. The 6th, a busy Saturday for many people Randolph-Macon on February 17th, goals separated by 6 seconds to bring ting the field this season, and fought top scorer for the Tigers was fresh- on campus. Unlike the thrilling victo- and Bridgewater on February 20th. the lead back to 5. Duncan Morris valiantly for a victory. While the final man guard Andrew Evans (Raleigh, then scored with 6:38 remaining in the score may have reflected a Salisbury NC), who had 16 points. An honor- first half and the score would remain win, the Tigers have seen some of the able mention goes to junior guard Ja- 7-3 until the halftime intermission. nation’s best competition and began Vonte Reddick (Richmond, VA) who The defensive battle continued for their journey towards their goal of sank four three-pointers. Sophomores a total of 15 minutes until Ian Levin winning an ODAC Championship. Gui Guimarães (Ribeirão Preto, scored a little after halfway through The team has now faced a nationally Brazil) and Josh Katowitz (Raleigh, the third quarter to trim the lead ranked team and will be able to use its NC), as well as senior Mitch Owens once again to three. However, much experience in upcoming games, espe- (Williamsburg, VA), each had 5 re- as the same in the first half, the Sea cially once the ODAC season begins. bounds. The team boasted 75% free Gulls struck back with two back-to- Hampden-Sydney travels this Satur- throw accuracy in the thrilling victory. back goals to bring the lead back to 5. day, February 13th, to Mary Wash- Three days later on January 30th, Duncan Morris would find the back ington for a non-conference battle at H-SC traveled to Bridgewater to take of the net once again, but another 3 PM, and we look forward to hear- on the Eagles. It was not the greatest scoring drought for the Tigers would ing good news of the game Saturday game for the Tigers, with Bridgewa- kill the potential comeback and the night when they return to The Hill. ter outscoring H-SC 47-28 in the Guimarães stretches over Emory & Henry defenders. Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger February 12, 2016 TIGER SPORTS Baseball Starts Season Hot with Back-to-Back Wins

Ellis Hopson ‘16 ing out five batters and walking one West (Lanexa, VA) on the mound, as double to break the tie in the eighth Ballpark – Wurdeman Stadium are Sports Editor while allowing four hits in five score- he struck out three while allowing two inning, scoring Austin Stephan and scheduled for 12 PM and 3 PM. less innings, while sophomore Zach hits and a walk in five innings. Senior fellow freshman Jacob Montana Perkins (Appomattox, VA) recorded Josh Blair (Virginia Beach, VA) and (Midlothian, VA). Senior Dylan Gon- While some of us were taking in five strikeouts, one walk and two hits freshman Trey Celata (Chesapeake, zales (Richmond, VA) closed out the groundbreaking ceremonies or en- in three scoreless innings. H-SC was VA) each contributed a perfect inning. game on the mound, going two innings joying the Winter Ball over the past able to tally eleven hits on the day, H-SC recorded eight hits in the and allowing one run and two walks. weekend, Hampden-Sydney Baseball led by senior Lee Carneal (Charlot- game, led by an excellent performance The Tigers’ pitching staff was pro- officially kicked off the 2016 season. tesville, VA), sophomore Moe Go- from junior Austin Stephan (Vir- jected to be the team’s strength enter- The Tigers opened the year at home the (Chester, VA), and junior Dustin ginia Beach, VA). In the fourth in- ing the season, and they have certainly against Ferrum on Saturday, Februrary Wiles (Belmont, NC) with two each. ning Stephan batted in Lee Carneal, lived up to the billing. The team has 6th, before hitting the road for a dou- The game remained scoreless and sensationally stole home to add been anchored by strong starting per- bleheader at Ferrum on Sunday, Feb- into the sixth inning, when Ferrum to the lead. Stephan added another formances from veterans, as well as ruary 7th. The season opener resulted was able to score two runs on two run in the sixth with and RBI-double. contributions out of the bullpen by in a tough loss in extra innings for hits. The Tigers began to rally in the The second game was more tightly young players. However, the H-SC H-SC, but the team bounced back with eighth, when an RBI-double from contested, as the Tigers earned a 6-5 offense has also been impressive, with consecutive wins to steady themselves Carneal scored junior Cody Smith victory. H-SC’s offense came through key contributions from a variety of with a 2-1 record in the early going. (Bristol, VA). Gothe tied the score again in important moments, start- faces new and old. The ability to stay The excitement of opening day in the ninth with a clutch solo home ing in the third inning when junior balanced will surely be vital to the Ti- was tempered for Hampden-Sydney, run with two outs to send the game Michael Flanagan (Moseley, VA) and gers achieving their goals this season. as the team fell to Ferrum 3-2 in fif- to extras. A bases-loaded single in sophomore Cody Mann (Powhatan, Hampden-Sydney returns to ac- teen innings. The game was a pitch- the fifteenth gave Ferrum the win. VA) each scored on errors by the Fer- tion on the road at Christopher ing duel in the early going, and the The Tigers bounced back in the rum pitcher. Flanagan scored again in Newport before the team returns Tigers’ staff was up to the challenge. following day’s doubleheader, cruis- the fifth on an RBI by Moe Gothe. home for a doubleheader against Senior Reggie Johnson (Dunnsville, ing to a 5-0 win in the first game. Freshman Blake Hartman (Ches- Stevenson this Saturday, February Stephan helped get the offense rolling. VA) started on the mound, strik- The shutout was led by senior Teddy ter, VA) delivered a clutch two RBI- 13th. First pitches from Ty Cobb Photo Credit: H-SC Athletics

guys on the student finance board who can grow. Bardill says that the College visits to the Longwood rock wall. Student are in clubs. They are often times the Republicans have shown that they “The cuts to me came as a surprise,” best avenue by which to gauge how have given back to the community. Brown says. “I took it upon myself last much the clubs truly need.” He adds, “In my mind, considering its very ac- semester to work my butt off, blood Finance Board “I know that may seem fishy at times tive membership and considering its sweat and tears, so I could see the but it’s always good to have guys on size, the club has consistently pro- club not only get its full amount but Continued the student finance board who are in vided a return to a lot of students at be able to prepare everything I had clubs.” He also says that clubs that Hampden-Sydney and has provided imagined and the club had imagined have also questioned why the Col- don’t have members of the student them with an avenue to network,” for the spring semester.” He says that lege Republicans received so much finance board addressing them don’t says Bardill. He also cites College “this semester was why we put in so money when other clubs received suffer. He says that when looking at Republican events as “hugely impor- much work last semester.” Although deep cuts in their funding, especially allocations, he looks at clubs that are tant, especially in an election year.” he doesn’t feel like he’s a victim, he following the fouled-up booking growing quickly or that are currently Conrad Brown, President of the feels bad for his members who have of a trip to Fox News last semester. providing a significant return to the Outsiders Club, says that the cuts already paid the twenty dollar dues When club money is allocated, ev- student body. He cites the Fly Fish- have cuts have affected his club in an and expect to go on a number of ery member of the Student Finance ing Club with 16 members, which was extremely negative way. The Outsid- trips over a course of the semester. Board has an equal stake in the voting allocated $9,500 out of its requested ers, currently the most active club on A number of other large and ac- process. However, according to Ben $10,600, as “extremely active.” He campus and with 60 active members, tive clubs took hard hits this semes- Bardill, Secretary-Treasurer of the gives credit to the club’s President, previously had a trip planned every ter. The Chess and Strategy Club Student Government, he makes the Caleb Marchetti, who is extremely weekend except for Valentine’s day received $400 of its $850 request, final decision as to what money goes professional and contacts Bardill of- weekend, but were forced to cut five while the Classics Club, which has 30 Bardill. Photo Credit: hsc.edu where. He openly admits, “You have ten regarding tips about how the club weekend trips as well as their weekly members, received $750 of its $2500