he ecree T since 1960 “of,D by, and for the Wesleyan community.” November 15, 2013 NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 27804 President Gray To Retire at End of Year James Gray has announced that he will The president said the college is closer together. Jim and Beth both have retire as full-time president of NC Wesleyan headed in the right direction. made a lasting impact at the college, at the end of the academic year in May. “I believe the school is on a sustained and both will be greatly missed.” Board of Trustees Chairman Dewey and sustainable upward trajectory, which The board chairman added that he’s Clark said the board is launching a was my personal goal when I came to pleased that Gray will continue to work national search for the college’s seventh Wesleyan,” he said. “It has been the part-time on special projects in 2014-15. president. “The board feels confident signature honor of my life to serve as “That way, he can continue helping that it will find a quality candidate,” he Wesleyan’s sixth president.” Wesleyan become an even better college said. “We are committed to spending Gray indicated that recent improve- for our students across Eastern North whatever time and resources it will ments have resulted from a collabora- Carolina and the Wesleyan community.” take to find the right individual to be tive effort by his administration and Gray said next year he’ll be working Wesleyan’s next president.” trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, and on three projects that are very important Gray will continue to work part-time supporters. “We’ve moved Wesleyan to him. One is the Eastern North Carolina during the 2014-15 academic year to help forward in our mission to transition Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, Wesleyan and the City of Rocky Mount from a good school to a great school.” launched in August. The center will move forward on some current initiatives. During the president’s tenure the expand Wesleyan’s business administra- “I have decided to slow down a bit college has increased its overall enroll- tion program through a new concentra- after almost five years as president,” ment on the strength of the ASPIRE tion in entrepreneurship and promote job Gray said in making his formal adult-degree program. The college creation in Eastern North Carolina by announcement to the college’s Board of has expanded its presence throughout strengthening small business develop- Trustees at its annual fall meeting Octo- eastern North Carolina in recent years, ment. Gray will serve as non-executive ber 4. “The average tenure of a college growing to nine locations while raising chairman of the center’s advisory board. president is about five to six years, and I ASPIRE enrollment from 692 students A second project will involve know now that to do the job right takes in 2009 to its current level of 937. In the fundraising for Wesleyan’s “Strength of full physical and emotional immersion process, the college’s total enrollment Heart” capital campaign, which already 24/7/365. My seven grandkids call me has risen to 1,587, its highest since has received more than $6 million in President Jim Gray and wife Beth on the day of his inauguration. The president “Chief,” and I need to spend more time 2006, according to the president. commitments toward a goal of $20 has announced his retirement at the end of the school year. PR photo with them in my chief’s head dress than While traditional enrollment has risen million, Gray said. Funds will be used in my president’s academic cap.” the past two years, Gray acknowledged to renovate Wesleyan’s four original that more work needs to be done for residence halls and student center, Books-in-Tuition Still Draws Mixed Reactions the college to reach its goal of 350 new construct a new classroom building to By Katie Beaman students. “I’m disappointed over that but house the Business & Entrepreneur- Decree Staff Writer the positive and negatives. Science books ments—exercise science is one example–– determined to make our goal,” he said. ship Center, and increase funding for Mixed reviews still surround NC tend to be very expensive while literature get a waiver so that they can get new books Over the summer, the college student scholarships and grants. Wesleyan’s books-in-tuition program, books don’t cost as much. Also professors each year, to reflect the latest research and completed $3.5 million in renovations Gray will remain chairman of the now in its third year. can only change their book selections every other changes in particular fields. to Edgecombe Residence Hall and the Rocky Mount Organizing Committee, In 2011 President James Gray three years. “It’s hard to keep contemporary In fall 2014 the college is switching Hartness Student Center and construc- which brought the USA South Spring announced that the college would be literature when you have to wait three to a different books-in-tuition program. tion of the Southern Bank Green. Sports Festival to the city last spring. implementing the program whereby years,” said Dr. Anderson. “A lot can hap- It will include a new book provider that Clark thanked Gray for his efforts The committee is working to bring that the costs of textbooks were included pen in three years.” She went on to say that will allow professors to change their over the past five years. “All of the athletic event, with its thousands of in the student’s tuition. At the time, the it’s a benefit knowing that all the students in book choices more frequently. The new board members and I are grateful to Jim participants and supporters, back to the administration said that $325 would be her classes will have their books. provider will also have a larger selec- for the positive contributions he has area again next year. added to one semester’s tuition to cover Math Professor Bill Yankosky said he tion of books, according to Brown. made at the college,” Clark said. “He “Wesleyan is proud and grateful the costs of books, according to a report didn’t have a strong opinion regarding It’s worth noting that students can and his wife, Beth, have meaningfully over our enhanced relationship with the in the May 16, 2011 issue of The Decree. books-in-tuition. But he acknowledged buy their books back at the end of the contributed to Wesleyan as well as to City of Rocky Mount and the wonder- Under the program, students return their that students no longer have an excuse year for 60 percent off the used price, a the Rocky Mount community, and they ful people here,” Gray said. books at the end of each semester. for not having their books. “I’m not policy that is currently in place. have brought the city and Wesleyan (Article courtesy of NC Wesleyan PR) Interviewed in recent weeks, students really sure how the program works offered different opinions about the in terms of students wanting to keep Wesleyan Faculty, Staff Recall Day Kennedy Died program, regardless of their major. books,” he said. “I think it’s fine, as By Jonathan Winchester Matthew Richardson, Alex Cane, long as there’s a system in place so that died three weeks prior, and I had been It was not until 30 years later, when Decree Staff Writer visiting my mother at the hospital. She his son took him to visit the Sixth Floor Erinn Richardson, and Frank Willis all any student who wants to keep a text for Three bullets brought the nation to would rather be able to sell their books a particular class is allowed to do so.” was in critical condition,” he recalled. “I Museum in Dallas, that the horrific a screeching halt that day in 1963, but wasn’t involved in all the hysteria, as I event set in for Dr. Smith. “I got a stiff back at the end of the semester for Under the current program, in most recalling the event continues to elicit money or some form of bookstore credit. cases, books are ordered from a supplier was already out-to-lunch mentally.” dose of reality when I visited Dallas,” strong memories and opinions in 2013. Before the assassination, Dr. Smith he added. “I remember thinking, my Willis, a senior, believes the school for a three-year period. When it comes November 22 marks the 50th anniver- should revert to the old system, where to the three-year rule, the mathematics was not impressed with the politician. god the President was killed!” sary of one of the greatest tragedies in “At that time, in New York at least, “The team from the university was students were responsible for getting faculty has no problems with it, Dr. American history––the assassination the textbooks, because it allowed more Yankosky said. “I realize that our situa- it was the Republicans who were the playing football on TV” of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th reformers,” he said. Also, when John As a ninth grader in Carlisle, Penn- financial autonomy. “The new system is tion is different from many other areas President of the United States. because most of the content we teach Kennedy attended the Choate School sylvania, Kathy Winslow was standing just a way for the school to control more of “I remember where I was that day; I hasn’t been changed for hundreds of (in Connecticut) in the early 1930’s, in the hall between classes when a our money,” said the criminal justice and was upstate in a bar” (lyrics from “The sociology major. “Plus, selling the books years,” he explained. “Because of that, Dr. Smith’s father was one of the teacher said something inaudible with Day John Kennedy Died”–Lou Reed) future president’s teachers. “My father a grim, nervous laugh. “At that school, back at the end of the semester put more it’s not a big deal that we’ve had to use Retired English professor Terry Smith money in my pocket. That’s gas money.” the same textbook for three years.” disliked Jack. He was an offensive the students changed classes in two-by- had just walked in to his uncle’s house teenager,” said Dr. Smith. “I didn’t vote two lines, girls first, and were led by a But business major Edwardo Ugalde Dr. Michael Brown, the NCWC when his aunt received a phone call thinks that the program is a good idea. Provost, thinks that there are advantages for him in 1960. Maybe part of that was teacher,” explained Winslow. informing her that the president had what my father told me about him.” See KENNEDY pg 4 “Other schools make you buy your books to books-in-tuition. “One, it’s more eco- been shot. Now working as a part-time and sometimes you don’t use them,” he nomical for students and two, it solves the tutor in Wesleyan’s Writing Center, Dr. said. “And since it’s in the tuition, you problem of students getting their books Smith remembers the fall of 1963 viv- don’t feel like you’re paying for it.” late or not picking them up at all.” idly due to personal tragedy. “My father Costs To Exceed $36K Connor Wright agrees that the program Dr. Brown explained that some depart- is sound. “It’s awesome not having to shell out $500 for books,” she said, For New NCWC Students adding that since the fee is in the tuition, it Students will see the price of an NC Edgecombe over the summer, and doesn’t feel like she’s spending money. Wesleyan education increase 2.9 per- the college plans to continue with the Apil Gurung, Kendra Hoes, Kayla cent next year, raising the total annual remaining halls during upcoming breaks. Burr, Chavonne Jones, Samba Cande, and cost for incoming students to $36,182, *Phase two of renovations at the Hart- Alex Andretti all had similar opinions. the administration has announced. ness Center. Edwards noted that the second Akeen Bangurah is one who likes The increase covers tuition, room, and phase will involve expansion on the north the convenience of the existing board and it will help fund construction side of the building, upgrades to existing program. He said that at his previous and renovation projects in the residence kitchen equipment, and paving the parking school he had to go to the financial aid halls and the Hartness Center, said Jason lot, among other improvements. department to get a book voucher. “The Edwards, vice president of NCWC *Other capital needs such as roof whole thing was just a pain,” he said. Finance & Administration. replacement on several campus Salsa Andretti also went to a different “From what we can gather we have buildings, improvements to parking lot school before attending Wesleyan. He instituted an increase that is lower relative to islands, and sidewalk and curb repairs. didn’t like buying his books either. “I hated our competitor institutions,” Edwards said. According to the college’s web site, it at the community college,” he said. Edwards explained that the college the 2013-14 costs are: Full-time tuition: “They don’t give you back enough money is announcing the hike months earlier $26,482; Housing (double-room): and sometimes you bought the book and than usual. “This will allow our current $4,160; and Meal Plan: $4,520 the teacher didn’t even use them.” students to know the impact now,” he Edwards pointed out that the figures Trevour Huber, a graduate returning to said, “and it permits our admissions indicated on the web site were for new finish a math degree, stated that having team to get ahead of our competitors in Wesleyan students and that the college the cost embedded in tuition doesn’t Wesleyan staged the “female version” of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” recruiting new students.” had frozen last year’s costs for returning Students can expect to see a number students. As a result, the 2.9 percent worry him. “Yeah, the tuition goes up, but in October at Powers Recital Hall. Katherine Crickmore (standing) is the tuition goes up every year anyways.” of campus improvements in coming increase will mean that new students Dr. Vivienne Anderson, an English shown here with, from left, Delon Wicks, Rachel Jones-Grooms and years. Changes will include: pay $1,020 more next year, while the professor, stated that it’s hard to balance Jerome Little. See play review on page 4. Drake photo *More renovations to the residence hike will be $998 for students who were halls. One project was completed at enrolled in 2012-2013, Edwards said. 2 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 November 15, 2013 NEWS Student Overcomes Mother’s Death, Dollar Store Stickup Gardner’s was almost like the family to decide what do. We were terrified. My I was scared to drive my car. My sister and a BA in English. Walking across that business. The staff would see my sister and manger and I were in fear of our lives. allowed me to drive her truck until I felt stage will prove that I didn’t quit but suc- me walk into the restaurant and say, “There We decided to call our general manager comfortable driving my own vehicle again. I ceeded against all odds. It will prove that go Phyllis’s children.” We all worked there and tell her what had happened. She encour- decided that it would be best not to be alone. all my hard work and dedication has finally as caterers when they needed us. It was aged us to call the police, and we finally did. I came back to school the next day and only paid off. When my name is called, I may always good fun working with my mother, To my knowledge the robbers have told a few friends and teachers about the robbery. even do a dance of joy across the stage. sister, and my uncle, who also worked there. not been caught. While shocked, they were glad that I was Even though my parents can’t physically My mother taught me and my sister how The irony was that, prior to her death, doing all right. I soon quit Dollar General and be here to attend my graduation, I know to cook everything. My friends and family my mother and I had just had a conversa- I just recently started shopping there again. they’ll be smiling down from heaven. would always stop by our house just to see tion about me quitting Dollar General. I In the three months that I was unemployed, Luckily, I have a wonderful sister who what Mom had whipped up in the kitchen. told her that I was tired of always working I tried to focus on school. I didn’t hang out loves and supports me in every way. Phyllis Harper was a great, open the closing shift; and after being there a or communicate with friends. It was like I Graduation may also keep me from person. She used to tell me, “Nika, you year, I was still only making $7.25 an hour. became a hermit. I had to get myself to a point ever having to set foot in another retail job. don’t have to be ugly to people, but you I complained to my mother daily about the where I could open up and talk about my life. After talking to Dr. Ferebee the other day, don’t let nobody run over you neither.” management and pointed out that employees I managed to pull out good grades last I realized it’s time for me to start thinking She gave me so much strength as a person. were always quitting or transferring to other semester. Through it all, I would walk about how I want to use my degree. I want Last year when people saw my mother, stores. I was truly sick of that job. Before through the halls with a smile, but I kept to broadcast. I have always been very they could barely tell she was sick. She was in every shift, I would pull into the parking lot the recent incidents to myself. Still, I had sociable. He told me I should start my By Shenika Harper high spirits and continued to work as though and a rage of anger would flash upon me. my good days and my bad days. own blog. I think I might look into that. First death then a near-death situation– nothing was wrong. But one day that all changed. My mother said, “Baby I know how This fall brought new challenges. I’ve I want to love what I do and graduating –I never knew my life would turn out the She seemed to be acting “strange” at work. you feel and something better will come.” started a new job, at a grocery store in town, next semester will be a start. I sit here way it has. Last year showed me how Her boss, Jimmy, told my family and Thinking about it now, I know that she where I work 30 hours a week. With a daily remembering my mother as my bad things really can get. On the first we wouldn’t let her go back. We took was the angel keeping me safe that night higher number of hours, I’ve had to keep a motivation, and it’s hard. I miss her so week of November 2012, my mother her to the doctor and found out that the because they never tried to harm me. schedule and work hard to balance school, much. I sit here and struggle because I was diagnosed with breast cancer. cancer had spread to her brain, causing When I finally went back to sleeping my job, and my personal life. Taking five know my graduation will make her proud. A transfer student from Nash a slight shift in her mannerisms. in my bed, I always kept on the TV and English classes is tough, but I’m managing She always told me, “Don’t tell people Community College, and then in my first That was a long day. My sister and I decided lamp. I was such a mess. I barely wanted to make it with the help of my friends, who what you’re going to do; just show them.” semester at Wesleyan, I had classes that to get my mother into brain surgery, which went to talk to my friends and loved ones. In the support me and help me study. I plan on living by her words. We always didn’t start until 11:30, so I would take my well, with mother, it seemed, off to a speedy days that followed the robbery, wherever I My focus now is to graduate next May. argued but it was nothing but love. Day mother, Phyllis Harper, to her morning recovery. Within hours, she had the ability to went, I would constantly look behind me. It will mean more than getting a diploma by day, I realize that I’m so much like her. chemotherapy appointments and sit with recognize us and started to talk as though she her until time for my class. It took several hadn’t just undergone a major brain operation. hours, so my older sister (Kimberly) Everything seemed to be going well, but Profile: Rich Rejoins NC Wesleyan Staff would pick her up on her lunch break. then the tumor came back. By this time, my mother was tired and refused to have any (Editor’s note: Marcus Rich is one of several was driven by finances. I was more geared funny because, in the human resources We tried to keep a positive attitude, staff and faculty members who have returned to hoping, praying, and wishing that our more surgeries. We did the best we could, but to chunking as much money as I could to course I teach, I always talk about how NC Wesleyan after stints at other employers. This eliminate student loans from my master's mother could fight a wining battle against on March 11, 2013 she died, at the age of 54. profile is the first in an occasional series) financial compensation is not the whole degree. I was full time at Nash CC for a her cancer. For a while the treatments Her death has been the one of the hardest Marcus Rich has returned to his old package. Indirect compensation needs year before I received a call from a previous worked and life seemed fairly normal. challenges that I’ve faced in my life. I took a job at NC Wesleyan, where he served to be considered. What makes you hap- employer. My reputation landed me my A widow, my mother was an week away from classes and my job at one from 2006 to 2010 as College Store As- pier––more money, or more time off and first “boomerang” job. I went back to outgoing individual who loved to cook. of the Dollar General stores in the area. I sistant Manager. A graduate of Wesleyan family time? Do you enjoy what you're Kenly Ford as service manager because Everyone knew her for her pretty smile, kept my professors informed about my situ- and the husband of Sports Information doing? These are all important questions sharp tongue, joking spirit, and most ation and they all were very understanding. I Director Rikki Rich, Marcus Rich has that I truly had to consider and pray over of all, her cooking. My mother was the needed a break away from everything. before making a decision. also taught in the ASPIRE program. Q. best cook. She worked at Gardner’s for Finally, I got tired of sitting around the The Decree staff conducted a recent While you were away, what did you real- years after she got laid off from Unican. house and decided to go back into my rou- ize—the good and the bad––about Wesleyan? interview with Rich. A. tine. The first day at work was okay, but, for Q. Why did you leave, where did you go, It’s hard to answer this. I don't really some unknown reason, I kept having weird and what did you do while you were away? feel like I ever left. With Rikki still working HE feelings and anxieties about being there. A. When employed here the first time, my here, the fact that I've been on and off the T I went to school that following Mon- original intent was to stay at Wesleyan and ASPIRE schedule as an adjunct, and from ECREE day and managed to keep my composure. utilize my master's degree by teaching as an staying in contact with so many colleagues D I was okay. I was taking life day by day. adjunct. I started this process, but fell into an and students through social media, etc., I don't since 1960 The next night, after a long shift at adjunct position at Nash Community College feel like I've gone anywhere. By leaving, “of, by, and for the Wesleyan community.” work, I was eager to head home. I was teaching automotive technology. I possess I guess I've realized you better never burn still feeling a general state of unease. a degree in that area and have worked with bridges when moving on. HA!! No seriously, sTA F F Added to that, I knew I needed to study Ford as both a technician and service manager my previous job allowed very little down for a Shakespeare exam the next day. for a combined 14 years. Needless to say, the time. I'd missed the flexibility of having more Senior Staff Writers My manager and I walked out the door Nash CC adjunct position became a full-time than just Christmas day off in December. the financial package was better. I was Q. at 11, and then I stepped into my Chrysler opportunity that, at the time, I couldn't pass Why did you come back? Emily Bower, Daniel “Bubba” there two years before boomeranging back A. Sebring. Before I could crank the engine, I up. I enjoy teaching and helping students, and Honestly, I missed the people and operations. Carroll, Katherine Crickmore, here to Wesleyan. I gave up a financial heard my manager shriek in terror. I thought there was more flexibility in that position. As I've mentioned, with Rikki still here, I've always package for a benefits package. It's Bristy Parker, KeCharna White it was a wild animal, but as I looked up, I saw At that time, the other deciding factor been in the mix on the happenings at Wesleyan. It's her approached by two guys dressed in black my family. I graduated from here, I worked here, Staff Writers hoodies and masks, each aiming a gun at her. and I still know a lot of the employees and a number Denise Battle, Katie Beeman, I panicked, as all sorts of thoughts College Responds to Scheduling of the students. It's funny, but some current students Tyler Clark, Amanda Gauthier, were running through my head. Only two were freshmen when I left. They've grown so much, days after my mother’s funeral I have to Concerns Raised by SGA Officers and I feel like a distant uncle coming to a family Shenika Harper, deal with this bullshit. I was frightened, The Decree conducted a recent interview (where the provost meets with division reunion saying "I remember when you were..." Jonathan Winchester but more angry than anything. I laid my with Wesleyan Provost Michael Brown chairs and other academic affairs staff I feel like I can bring something to this school hands on the horn to try to alert someone. regarding changes that will be made to including the registrar). We also mentioned that will aid us in the long run as a community. Special Contributors But nobody answered my horn or our increase the number of courses offered on this in the faculty meeting. I asked the faculty I've always felt welcomed and appreciated by Grace Wallace (Photos) screams. For the first time, it seemed, nobody Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. and the division chairs to pay attention to class coworkers on whatever I do. If you know me was even walking around outside. The one Q. We understand that the class schedule distribution when making the spring schedule. well, you know that I'll go above and beyond to Faculty Advisor robber pointed his gun toward my window and was skewed toward too many classes on Dr. Molly Wyatt, the associate provost, then make something right and efficient. I like happy Dr. William Grattan said, “Shut up.” I couldn’t think straight. I had a T-TH and not enough on M-W and M-W-F. reviewed the initial submissions for the sched- people, and I think I can help our students have a (ext 5336) Taser in the car, but it was useless against their Please elaborate on why this has been a ule and worked with the divisions to have good experience while attending Wesleyan. Q. 179 Braswell • Phone: 985-5336 guns. Plus I was too scared to even reach for it. problem for students. them more equally distributed throughout the You came back in September. What were Email: [email protected] Shock rushed over my body and I A. One of the complaints that I hear from class days. It’s great that our faculty took these your initial impressions of the school at that time? wondered, Why me? Why now? I was students (and from faculty advisors) is that it’s concerns seriously and voluntarily worked to A. Mostly, there were not too many changes. pissed. Finally they told us to calm down. often difficult for students to schedule courses. make the class schedule more accessible. But they were big ones––renovations to dorms Copyright Policy “Stop screaming,” one said. “We don’t This is especially true for courses in the major. Q. What would be the ideal ratio of and the new green, the football team going back The Decree holds the copyright of every want your money, just the store money!” A specific problem results from relatively M-W-F to T-TH courses? to a stadium, the tennis complex, and technology. article and graphic for one-time and future They made me get out of my car and more courses being offered on T-TH, which A. Since there are more potential class The phone system still got me. As mentioned, I've publication at the discretion of the editorial board. Submission implies agreement with walk behind my manger while she reopened results in more “congestion” for T-TH courses “slots” on M-W-F (since courses are one hour been around, so the changes didn't take my breath this policy. the store. One of the robbers had the gun with relatively more courses being scheduled compared to 1 ½ hours long on T-TH), I think away. I gradually saw the process occurring. pointed toward my manager’s back. It at the same time. An additional problem is that offering more courses on M-W-F is a good Q. What do you like most about Editorial Statement seemed like the focus was off me because I that on all days the courses tend to “bunch goal. That will take advantage of our limited working here? Commentary/opinion and letters to the had no power; I was just a cashier. up” in the mid-morning/early afternoon. number of classrooms, plus give students more A. I like the people, the atmosphere of a editor represent the individual author’s After the men finally got their money, Q. Using this semester for illustration choices in getting the classes that they need by smaller institution. The ability to know everyone views, and not necessarily those of North they threatened us. They said that if we purposes, what’s the breakdown of M-W, further eliminating the “bunching” of courses you run into is a big plus. A lot of the students Carolina Wesleyan College, the Decree called the police they were coming back for M-W-F and T-TH courses? in a limited number of time slots. I still don't know, but that will come. Most staff or the Decree advisor. us. They went as far as to take photographs A. In fall 2013 semester, it was as follows: Q. What was the students’ role in employees know me and I honestly feel like I of our cars and tags before fleeing the scene. T-TH: 82 classes; M-W-F: 79 classes. That bringing about the changes? never left. My returning to Wesleyan has been Submissions A. To suggest an article, or submit an opinion Their threats stuck with me for months. meant that on T-TH there were about 16 courses I meet monthly with the SGA Presi- heart-warming, and everyone I run into has wel- piece or letter to the editor, send an email The men ran on foot through the nearby per time slot, and 11 per time slot on M-W-F. dent Chelsea Laurens and Vice President comed me back. I'm proud to be here and truly attachment (Microsoft Word) to: woods. After we waited for a moment, my Q. What will the breakdown be in Sarah Olsowski. They brought up the want to make a difference with my presence on [email protected]. Note that the manager called her husband, while I called spring 2014? scheduling issue as part of our discussions campus back at the full-time capacity. Decree staff checks all submissions for my sister. I didn’t cry until I called her. A. We’ll still have a relative balance of about student academic concerns. I had Thank you, Wesleyan, for giving me accuracy and edits in accordance with My sister told me to drive my car to courses in the spring, with 76 classes on also heard about these concerns from other the opportunity to come back home. acceptable grammar and punctuation as the back of our house, just in case. With T-TH and 85 classes on M-W-F. There is a faculty during the semester. I find meeting well as AP Style. my manager following me in her car, difference in how “spread out” classes are. On with Chelsea and Sarah to be very helpful Corrections we drove the long way home. We didn’t T-TH there will be 14 courses per time slot, in identifying issues of concern to students. CORRECTION The Decree corrects mistakes of substance. want the robbers to follow us home or and 13 per time slot on M-W-F. It makes for a nice partnership between Due to an error by The Decree Q. If you would like to request a correction, see where we lived. When we arrived at How did your office accomplish this students and the administration. This is one faculty advisor, Dr. Caleb Husmann’s send an email to [email protected], my house, my manager’s husband met change? of the benefits for students at a small col- name was misspelled in a profile that A. or call 985-5336 us there. We sat there for a while trying We brought up the issue for lege—it’s easy for them to meet with senior appeared on page 2 of the October issue. discussion in the Dean’s Council meeting administrators and share their concerns. November 15, 2013 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 3 SPORTS Football Team Beats Ferrum to Snap Losing Streak By Daniel “Bubba” Carroll NCWC 27- Averett 24 and cut past him to go straight into the end zone.” factor in this game.” Decree Sports Writer The Bishops got their first win of the Another key play happened on defense. The lackluster special teams play UPDATE: The Bishops drubbed the Ferrum season September 28 on the road against Early in the fourth quarter, defensive back Logan overshadowed an offensive explosion by the Panthers, 33-16, at home on November 2, after Averett with a little help from the arm of Waters intercepted a ball and gave the Bishops Bishops. Receiver John Young was a big fac- a four-game losing streak and a winless October. Robbie Lanier. a chance for another touchdown. “I was playing tor in the offense, gaining 137 yards with one The win lifted NCWC’s overall record The seniors were pleased with the way the deep middle when the pass was thrown,” said touchdown in seven receptions. He scored to 2-7 (2-4 in the USA South Conference). team played and expect more wins to come. Waters. “He threw it up and I knew it was his touchdown late in the fourth quarter on a Leading the way were sophomore quarter- “It was a good feeling to beat Averett,” said coming my way, so I got to it and just cradled it.” 14-yard pass from Robbie Lanier. back Robbie Lanier (14-25, 240 yards, two TDs) offensive lineman Frank Willis. “I hope this The Bishops had 223 rushing yards while “I made my move and the defender was and running back Jay Alston, who rushed for 205 means there will be more to come. If we play LaGrange had 132. The game was full of holding my jersey,” said Young. “After yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. to our potential, we will have more.” offense; the Bishops had a total of 438 yards that, I broke into my corner rout and the Alston, a junior, has surpassed 1,000 yards Lanier completed 15 of 31 passes for 236 while LaGrange amassed 541 yards. defender came under me. Robbie threw a on the season and as of November 8, he led yards, three touchdowns and two intercep- CNU 20 – NCWC 8 perfect pass right over the defender’s left the conference in rushing yards (1,089), yards tions. John Young caught four of Lanier’s October 12 was a wet and muddy game shoulder. I jumped and pulled it down with Jacques “Jay” Alston ran for over 200 yards per game (136.1) and yards per carry (6.6). passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns. that resulted in the Bishops losing their fifth both hands and fell into the end zone.” against Ferrum, to break the 1,000-yard barrier. The Decree will provide full cover- His second TD occurred with the Bishops of the season. Young was not the only one who helped the The junior leads the USA South Conference in age of the Ferrum and Methodist games up 14-10 and time winding down in the The NCWC running game was not as strong Bishops gain yards against the Pride. Lanier second quarter. “We were 34-yards out and as usual, but Jay Alston was not going down several rushing categories. SI Photo in an upcoming issue. and Jay Alston were outstanding as well. I was scrambling in the pocket,” said Lanier. without a fight. He rushed for 86 yards in 21 carries. Lanier completed 24 of 33 passes for 320 yards “Young was heading down field and he cut up One carry was for a touchdown, after and three TDs, while Alston rushed for 180 Tennis Tandem Ranked 4th in Nation the middle and as soon as I saw an opening, I the Captains had sailed to a 20-2 lead. Robert Kjellberg and Johan Palmer Campbell and Brantner Jones yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. threw it to him. He turned around and juked “We were about two yards out and the In the middle of the second quarter Alston Ljungdahl earned a 4th-place finish in of Middlebury (6-3, 6-2). two defenders and ran into the end zone.” play was going straight up the middle,” doubles play at the ITA Small College The tournament ended with a scored his first touchdown from 77 yards. The score, capping a 94-yard scoring said Alston. “There was a big pile up and a “We’re going to run the ball until they take Championships held in Ft. Myers, 3rd-place battle against Jeremy Bush drive, came just as the first half expired. guy tried to hit the ball out of my hand as I Florida on October 10. and Ross Putterman of Washington it away,” said coach Filkovski, in explaining Chris Richardson’s extra-point kick failed crossed the goal line. I kept driving and put his offense. “When they take it away, they’ll Having secured the top national University (Mo.). Bush/Putterman took and the Bishops were leading, 20-10. the ball across the line for the touchdown.” seed, Kjellberg and Ljungdahl opened the first set tiebreak by a 7-4 tally and have to be able to cover the receivers.” Averett came back to take the lead on two Christopher Newport’s ground game was the Huntingdon 59 – NCWC 35 play on Thursday with a straight-set went on to take the second round, 6-1. third-quarter touchdowns, but Lanier led the hot topic this past week with Paul Dukes rushing On October 26 Huntingdon swept through win over Johns Hopkins' Michael Bux- By virtue of their performance, Bishops on a 10-play, 70-yard drive to regain for 213 yards in 31 attempts, or 6.9 yards per carry. Wesleyan, 59-35, in Montgomery, Alabama, baum and Emerson Walsh (6-3, 7-6 Kjellberg and Ljungdahl are now momentum, hitting Greg Edwards on a CNU struck first in the middle of the first as G. Fletcher rushed for four touchdowns. [6]). But their national title hopes came ranked #1 in the Atlantic South Region three-yard strike. quarter with a 33-yard run by Dukes. The The Bishops defense didn’t have an to a halt later in the day when they and #4 nationally. The Bishops were down in the third quarter, Bishops responded early in the second quarter answer for Huntingdon. “The defense was were defeated by eventual champions (Article courtesy of Sports Information) 20-24, with 8:20 to go. Within four minutes the with a safety. Then the Captains answered with doing their best,” said senior offensive line- Bishops scored after a 10-play drive on another a 12-yard run by Storm Parker for their second man Frank Willis. “Huntingdon was just on pass from Lanier. This put them ahead 27-24. and final touchdown. CNU made a field goal in their game. We struggled and so did they at Women’s Soccer Team Finishes 9th The defense maintained the lead through the the middle of the third and fourth quarters before times, but our struggles hurt us more.” UPDATE: NCWC’s women’s soccer team in a tie of 0-0 against Huntingdon. fourth quarter. the Bishops scored their only touchdown. Huntingdon had posted 14 unanswered finished in ninth place, failing to qualify for Goalie Haley Hopkins made four key The Bishops out-played their opponent in Lanier said after the game that he plans on points before the Bishops scored. NCWC the USA South tournament after compiling saves to help keep the Bishops even almost every aspect of the game. They had 22 first sticking it to the Greensboro Pride. “CNU is receiver Greg Edwards threw a 40-yard pass a 3-8-1 conference record (6-10-1 overall). with their opponent from Alabama. downs and converted on third down 7 of 14 times. lucky it was wet and muddy and raining tonight, to Malik Adams late in the first quarter to put The Bishops posted an almost identi- A key moment came in late in the LaGrange 50- NCWC 26 because they were about to take the loss,” he the Bishops within seven. But Huntingdon cal record in 2012, when the team was second half, when Hopkins came out A week later LaGrange spoiled the Wes- said. “We’re going to take it out on Greensboro.” then scored twice in little more than a minute 3-8 in the conference, 6-10-1 overall. of the net and repelled a shot on a leyan Homecoming as quarterback Graham Greensboro 44 – NCWC 42 The Bishops would not score again In 2013, the Bishops played a Huntingdon breakaway. “That was my Craig led his team to 34-0 half-time lead and The Bishops lost a tough battle against the until the middle of the second quarter. After defensive-minded game, yielding 27 best save,” she said. passed for over 400 yards for the game. Greensboro Pride even though the Bishops another TD by the home team, Robbie goals in 17 matches, but scoring only 18, Both teams had several chances to The Bishops didn’t get anything started un- recorded 516 yards on 60 offensive plays. Lanier threw a 19-yard pass to Adams to or 1.1 per game. Leading Wesleyan scor- score but neither found the net. til the second half and it looked like a different The special teams hurt the Bishops, cut Huntingdon’s lead to 35-14. Then just as ers were Jade Gold with 4 and Chelsea In the first overtime the Bishops had a team had showed up. Robbie Lanier passed who fumbled a Greensboro punt in the the second quarter was about to end, Lanier Laurens and Logan Bill with 3 apiece. great scoring opportunity when Laurens for 215 yards, completing 21 of 31 passes, first half and then saw two of their own threw another touchdown pass to Adams. Decree Staff Writer Katie Beaman provided crossed the ball and in the scramble the with two touchdowns and one interception. kicks blocked. The only successful In the second half, Huntingdon and Wes- the following coverage of recent home matches: Huntingdon goalie fell. Wesleyan took “We started off slow and we couldn’t get Wesleyan punt traveled 17 yards. leyan exchanged long TD runs, with Alston NCWC 2, Ferrum 1 the shot but the ball hit the goal post. anything going,” said Lanier. “If we would have The coaches intend to fix the special scoring on a 65-yard dash. But Huntingdon In one of the season’s highlights, That would be the last real chance the played the whole game like we did in the second teams for next weekend. “Whenever added two more TDs and a field goal before the Bishops defeated Ferrum, 2-1, in Bishops would have at a goal. half, it would have been a different result.” you have things like that happen and Alston scored from two yards. double overtime during Homecoming “It hit the post. It hit a player. It was right Jay Alston provided some highlights for the they’re on tape for other teams to see, It was tough for the Bishops, especially Weekend (October 5), marking their there. All we had to do was put it in the Bishops as he rushed for 192 yards and two you have to get those things corrected,” the seniors, to lose another game. “It’s hard first conference win. net,” said Coach Biancur after the match. touchdowns on 25 carries. His first touchdown said Coach Jeff Filkovski. “If we don’t to swallow because we’re such a great team Coach Beverly Biancur said after the Though the game ended in a tie, the was a 36-yard run that went up the middle. “The get those things corrected, they could and I know we can be successful,” said game that she expected good things from team seemed to be happy with their play. play was supposed to be up the middle and I happen again the following week. We Willis. “We’re a young team. I’d be afraid her players for the rest of the season. “This is probably the best possession juked to the right since I could run to either hole,” didn’t have any problems in the punt- to play these guys two years from now!” “They’re a young team and have really game that we’ve had,” said sophomore said Alston. “I got one-on-one with the safety ing game before today, but it became a started getting comfortable with each Sarah Olsowski. “I’m really proud of other,” she said. “They’re very blue col- the team we’ve become.” lar and hard working. They showed a lot Laurens said that they were strug- Volleyball Team Fails to Qualify for Tourney of heart and wanted to win this match.” gling with numbers due to injuries, The NC Wesleyan volleyball team with an inexperienced team, after losing Alani Wiggins recorded a match-high 6 blocks. With five minutes left in overtime, such as one to freshman Logan Bill, ended with a losing record for the first time five starters—including four all-conference The Bishops won three of their last four defender Nikki Leitte stepped up to take but felt that the coaches were doing a in seven years, as the Bishops finished 8-22 performers––from last year’s 21-10 squad. matches, highlighted by a 3-2 home victory a free kick, turned to the crowd and said, good job with repositioning the players. overall and 7-12 in the USA South Confer- The Bishops wrapped up the season over rival Methodist on October 30. Wesleyan “It’s going in.” Liette kicked the ball Coach Biancur stated that if the ence, which was won by the undefeated November 3 with a 3-0 shutout at home against fans got a glimpse of the future against the high with a slight curve to the right and Bishops had won the game rather than Maryville Scots (16-0, 21-15 overall). William Peace, as seniors Taylor Johnson (8 Monarchs. Freshman Victoria Stewart led the the ball was deflected into the goal by gotten a tie, it would have meant a place Coach Robin Pietryk’s teams had kills) and Heather Hunter (9 digs) completed way with 16 kills, while White, a sophomore, freshman midfielder Carolyn Finney. in the conference tournament. With only compiled at least 20 victories in each of the their playing careers. Kayla White finished with a contributed 29 assists and 17 digs. “Nikki has been a rock star with those,” two matches remaining, the Bishops were last six years, but entered the 2013 campaign double-double (23 assists, 14 digs), and freshman The 9th-place Bishops failed to Coach Biancur said. “She puts it close to faced with having to pull out one win to qualify for the conference tournament. where we tell her to most of the time.” advance to the playoffs. (Sports Information contributed to this report.) The Bishops had several opportunities LaGrange 2, NCWC 0 in the first half, though no goals were The following day, Senior Day, the Men’s Soccer Loses, 1-0, scored by either team. Ferrum had a hard Bishops lost, 2-0, to LaGrange College, as In Opening Round time getting past Wesleyan’s defense, seniors Chelsea Laurens, Laine Hicks, and Avenging an earlier loss, Maryville Col- rarely seeing any chance to score. Start- Tori Jones were honored before the match. lege tallied the only goal in a hard-fought ers Kelly Cranick, Jade Gold, and Nikki The Bishops appeared a little weary, a game to eliminate the NCWC men’s soccer Liette played a vital role in keeping the day after a double-overtime, scoreless tie. team in the first round of the USA South ball in the Bishops’ possession. “It’s survival of the fittest out there Conference November 2 in Tennessee. Ferrum’s one first-half scoring chance with these double headers,” stated The Scots scored at the 77-minute mark came with 13 minutes remaining, but the Coach Biancur. on an unassisted goal by Connor McCarthy. shot was deflected off the goal post and The Bishops held LaGrange score- The Bishops had finished the regular season was quickly recovered by Wesleyan. less until one minute left in the first half with a 5-4 conference record (7-9-2 overall) to Early in the second half, Ferrum received when the Panthers scored their first goal secure the seventh seed in the tournament and a penalty kick and tallied against goalie in the upper right pocket. Goalie Haley Seniors Taylor Johnson, left, and Heather Hunter, seen here with family, were recognized earn a meeting with the second-seeded Scots (6-3). Vanessa Batchelor, making the score 0-1. Hopkins dove for the ball, but missed. before the volleyball team’s 3-2 victory over rival Methodist on October 30. SI photo Coach Frankie Taal was interviewed Wesleyan fought back and received a Midfielder Carolyn Finney took two following the season. penalty kick 16 minutes later. Midfielder shots in the first half. One was blocked Second-Day Charge Propels Golfers to 3rd Q. Your team beat Maryville in September Chelsea Laurens took the shot and by the goalie, while the other missed high. (by a score of 2-1) and you won the last two North Carolina Wesleyan's golf team standings to finish ahead of USA-South foe scored in the upper left-hand corner, ty- In the second half the Bishops came out regular-season games by wide margins, 5-0 and wrapped up the fall portion of its schedule Oc- Ferrum College and just one stroke behind ing the score at 1-1. According to Coach firing, taking five shots in the first three 4-1, over Huntingdon and LaGrange. What was tober 20-21, tallying an impressive 3rd-place perennial powerhouse Greensboro. Biancur, Laurens has been a strong minutes of play. The shots were taken by the feeling among the coaching staff and players finish at the Ted Keller Memorial Tournament Joining Freeman in the final round push leader for their young team. “Chelsea Sarah Olsowski, Laine Hicks, and Chelsea heading into the tournament? hosted by Randolph-Macon College. was freshman Matthew May with a 74 (+4), knew what she had to do and did well Laurens, but all were blocked or went A. Having already beaten Maryville The Bishops were led by junior Chris senior Allen-Michael Wilson with a 75 (+5) under the pressure of the situation.” wide. Two shots were taken off of corner earlier in the regular season, we very well Freeman, who carded a tourney-low 68 and sophomore Lucas Norman with a 78 The score remained tied after the kicks from defender Nikki Liette. knew they were going to be prepared. Coach in the final round to cap a solid 295 team (+8). Wilson's day one 77 was a team-best first 10-minute overtime period, with LaGrange scored its second and final Ryan and I were confident going into the score on the day. in the opening round and gave him a few scoring opportunities. goal seven minutes into the second tournament. The team had been playing well NCWC 0, Huntingdon 0 The Bishops shot a 314 on day one en total of 152 for the tourney, which tied for half, as Elise Hopson beat Hopkins on the final two weeks of the regular season route to a tie for 7th-place entering Mon- 12th-place. May finished one stroke behind The women’s team dominated play the lower left side after taking a pass and I felt Coach Ryan and I did everything day's final round. Behind Freeman's stellar at 153, while Norman finished at 156. for most of the game on Saturday, Octo- from Rebecca Rensenhouse. we could have done to prepare the boys. 68, Wesleyan climbed four spots in the (Article courtesy of Sports Information) ber 26, but was unable to score, resulting See Soccer pg 4 4 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 November 15, 2013 CAMPUS LIFE NC Wesleyan ‘Odd Couple’ Production Called Uneven By Jonathan Winchester Florence was being particularly annoying Decree Staff Writer to Olive, such as her ear-opening routine The presentation of Neil Simon’s “The of obnoxious, dying-animal noises and Odd Couple (female version)” on Tuesday, heaving, the crowd was also aggravated October 15 featured uneven performances, a with her antics. Jones-Grooms was believ- sophisticated set, and a disrespectful audience. ably scary as a crazy person. There were a Produced by North Carolina Wesleyan few instances when the actress’s voice did College Theatre Program and the Wesleyan not carry past the first row, but the scenes Players, the show ran from October 14-16 featuring verbal sparring between the two ladies were easily heard, often comical, and “Flat Water River” is one of Robert Flowers’ watercolors now on exhibit in the Mims Gallery at the Dunn Center. The show in Powers Recital Hall. The play detailed the struggles between showed each at her best. opened November 8, with an appearance by the artist and a musical performance by the Linda Ripke Bluegrass Trio. Adelman photo slatternly Olive Madison (Katherine Crick- As exceptional as the leading ladies per- formed, the performances by the remainder of Granby High School,” said Dr. We were speechless,” she said. The more) and obsessive-compulsive Florence of the cast were uneven. While the unusual from pg 1 Everton. “Classes were cancelled so faculty and students were so stunned Unger (Rachel Jones-Grooms) as they at- KENNEDY choice of Michael Taylor playing the role “The teacher informed the class what we all could go out and hear Senator they did not move on to the next class. tempt to cohabitate a New York apartment. of Vera created opportunities for humor happened once we got in there.” Kennedy.” “It was just so hard to imagine,” Martin Forced to move out of her home because only cross-dressing actors provide, he The nation went into a four-day static Dr. Everton was enrolled at Old reflected. “How could anyone have of a failing marriage, Florence is taken in spent a majority of the play with his back existence after 12:30 p.m. (CT) that fall Dominion College in the fall of 1963. shot such a wonderful man?” Later, the by Olive with mutually beneficial ideas in to the audience and nearly all the laughs he day. For Winslow, director of the Pearsall “I was in the student union when I students were informed of Kennedy’s mind. Alas, the polar-opposite personalities garnered were the result of witty one-liners Library, the only break from the paralysis heard the news. We were all stunned death over the intercom. “People were clashed as the ladies host friends for Trivial fired in the opposite direction of the crowd. was a birthday party for her sister the in disbelief,” he remembered. “Classes crying and visibly upset,” said Martin. Pursuit, entertain neighbors, and cope with The other actresses playing the roles of following day. Otherwise, she and her were cancelled. Some students stayed Martin’s father, as well as the majority of being single women in the city. Olive and Florence’s social group did not family were glued to the television cover- there; others went home or to their her blue-collar neighborhood, was emotional Crickmore and Jones-Grooms were affect the play positively or negatively and age. “The next three days everybody dorms.” As far as keeping up with the about the day’s events. “Everyone came out on exceptional in their roles as the dueling were overshadowed by the performances of stayed home and watched solidly,” continuous coverage, Dr. Everton and the porch to talk about it,” Martin recalled. “It duo. Crickmore has established herself as Crickmore and Jones-Grooms. recalled Winslow. “It was similar to 9/11. his peers used what they had available seemed as painful as losing a family member.” a proven asset to the theatre department, The Costazuela brothers, Olive’s neighbors, Everyone was gripped by the TV.” to them. “TV’s weren’t everywhere as “He said, ‘The president’s dead, and her performance as the slob Olive provided some humor with their “Spanish” What Winslow found most remarkable they are today, but we found a radio he was shot twice in the head in Dal- reinforced that status. From her physical accents. Played by Delon Wicks and Jerome about the incident was the elegance of and TV and stayed glued to them.” las, and they don’t know by whom.’” gestures to her wardrobe of sweat pants Little, each alternated between Jamaican, Jacqueline Kennedy. “She had to make “And then a guy in a Porsche with his Personal accounts of John F. Kennedy and vintage t-shirts, Crickmore embodied Russian, and certain African accents before important decisions, decisions that were radio hit his horn and told us the news” remain one of the few ways to gauge the the carefree spirit of Olive and did not shy settling on the Count from “Sesame Street.” important for the country as a whole, in that Sheila Martin, executive director of the persona of the attractive, articulate man, away from abrasive language and tone. But the brothers’ shortcomings in English troubled time,” she said. “Everything from Dunn Center for Performing Arts, also but there remains a void in the assessment She carefully orchestrated the growing proficiency also were comical, as was seen in the horse-drawn carriage in the funeral saw Kennedy in Norfolk on the campaign of his presidency. frustration of Olive throughout the play. the confusion over the word “spouse” when procession, it all helped to seal the legacy.” trail in 1960. Her father was president History Professor Jonathan Sarris Jones-Grooms, performing in her first Florence described her marital plight. “Then the screen went dead and the of the local metal trader’s council in described the memories of Kennedy as being major production, was also convincing in The detailed set was built to look like an announcer said, ‘There’s been a tragedy’” Portsmouth. He was a “union man,” as part of the “mystique,” or undefinable legacy her portrayal of Florence. In the scenes when apartment in New York. The cast and crew Dr. Vivienne Anderson was still living she succinctly described her father, and of his presidency. “There are emotional con- made good use of the limited stage area with in England when she saw the news report. a devout Baptist who strongly supported nections, or reactions, both then and now,” a practical design and realistic decor. Also, The English professor remembers feeling the Roman Catholic candidate. “We had stated Dr. Sarris. “But historians are weary Wellness Center the brief intermissions for resets were quick uncertain about the world. “I was watch- never had a Catholic president, and you of analyzing him, seeing Kennedy more as a and efficiently carried out by the production ing a program called ‘Watch with Mother’ can’t imagine the hate for him being celebrity, or pop-star, than historical figure.” Offers Tips for Flu QUESTION: Flu season is coming soon. team. Although it did feel as if the audience on the BBC with my oldest son, who Catholic,” Martin said. “But my father Dr. Sarris attributed the lack of volume What measures can students take to was looking inside a real apartment, there wasn’t even walking yet, when the news was very active in the campaign because in Kennedy’s political career as one of the help prevent the onset of illness and/or was some set positioning that made it broke in,” she said. “It was terrifying.” unions leaned toward Democrats.” difficulties in assessing his historical stand- minimize the suffering? difficult to see everything happening. For Dr. Anderson, though, it was just Martin vividly remembers the day she ing objectively. “JFK was thought to be a Response by Jessica Brys-Wilson, Unfortunately, the October 15 show the beginning of a fascination with the saw Kennedy. “He had so much charisma superficial guy then by many in the political PA-C, Director of Health Services: was the night when members of the iconic family. “First him, and then his and spoke with passion,” recalled Martin. class,” he asserted. “The one thing taken October generally marks the beginning audience talked, texted, and travelled in brother Bobby, but the thing we found “I hung on to every word.” She was almost seriously is the degree to which he acted in of flu season in North Carolina. Flu sea- and out Powers throughout the 90-minute most curious in England was Chap- close enough to touch the future president defusing the Cuban Missile Crisis.” son tends to peak between mid-December production. The cast handled the distrac paquiddick,” she recalled, referring to a when he shook hands in the crowd. “He Dr. Caleb Husmann, a recent addition - and February, but we continue to see new scandalous car accident involving Edward was a very handsome man and the sun was to Wesleyan’s political science department, tions professionally, though, as it was cases into the early spring most years. Kennedy, John’s brother, in 1969 that shining through his auburn hair,” gushed concurred. “There is no doubt that his horrific never evident that anything on stage was The influenza virus, or the flu, typically resulted in the death of a female passenger. Martin. “It took years to understand the and untimely demise altered our view of him,” out-of-sequence or un-choreographed. has a very sudden onset. Symptoms include “It was a curious family, the whole lot.” importance of that day.” Dr. Husmann said. “Of course, the assassination high fever, cough, runny nose, chills, and “There are unconfirmed reports the Three years later, Martin was in biol- did this in an obvious way––no one wants to bad body aches. Symptoms last for 7-14 days president’s been shot and he may be ogy class when students were informed mouth someone that was assassinated––but it also from pg 3 and can be severe. SOCCER dead or dying.” of the tragedy. “Everybody gasped, and altered how we remember his presidency because Q. How would you characterize You may be wondering how you can English Professor Steve Ferebee was then you could’ve heard a pin drop. he, quite simply, wasn't in office long enough.” Maryville’s winning goal? avoid contracting the influenza virus this in the sixth grade taking a geography test, A. It was a well-executed goal. A diagonal ball year. The following tips will help you avoid which was abruptly postponed, when he was played from the top of the final third of the Bishops Celebrate Homecoming flu and other illnesses: heard the news. “The teacher came into field into the right flank. The flank player had a By Amanda Gauthier up students for the game. Hamilton said that • The best thing you can do is WASH the classroom, placed a Confederate flag he enjoyed being the host of the rally and touch and crossed the ball into the six yards. Our Decree Staff Writer YOUR HANDS frequently. Use soap on the desk, and said, ‘It’s about time they having a chance to “be myself on stage.” goalkeeper tipped the ball away and unfortunately On Sunday September 29th the Wesleyan campus and water and make sure that you spend did something about them (plural form of had a makeover as blue and gold balloons, banners, Rajon Ward, chapter president of Alpha Pi it landed in front of their left-wing player, who at least 30 seconds washing in order to n-word)!’” Ferebee recalled. “We were in sidewalk chalk and window writing decorated the Alpha, said that the pep rally was the highlight confidently controlled the ball, took two touches remove as many bacteria and viruses as Albany, Georgia, which was one of the few school for the upcoming Homecoming Week. of the week, because “that was when the and slotted the ball into the far post. school came together as one.” He added that he possible. Antibacterial hand sanitizers places where Martin Luther King’s protests This year’s Homecoming court consisted of Q. It’s always tough to lose by a goal appreciated that there was involvement from a are okay but don’t remove as many actually failed. It was a hotbed for racism.” Freshman Countess Tynisha Searles, Sophomore and one that’s scored late in the contest. The Duchesses Charlei Simpson and Duke Roscoe wide range of community members. germs as washing with soap and water. In the white South, it was a common game was even as far as shots, but you had Burnette, Junior Princess Tikeyah Shaw and Two Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters performed • Eat a healthy diet and get plenty misconception that Kennedy fully sup- a decisive advantage in corner kicks—11-3. Prince Isaiah Morrow, and Queen Jennifer Fowler. a dance routine and then a step routine with the of rest to keep your immune system ported Civil Rights legislation. “People fraternity Alpha Pi Alpha. Visions of Beauty did How significant was it that your team failed Last year Fowler won for the Junior Princess functioning at its best. just assumed that the assassination had a runway show on the walkway of the green to capitalize on those kicks? by popular vote whereas this year she won by • Avoid sick contacts to prevent something to do with the movement,” default since no one ran against her. When asked if with a blue-and-gold theme. Also during the A. Well, we did not execute well. At the spreading germs from person to person. added Dr. Ferebee. This created a fair Fowler deserved the role of Queen, friend Trinity rally there was a “Finish the Lyrics” competition end of the day, it just wasn't our day. We • Avoid touching your face. Touching amount of fear and uncertainty for Carter said, “Yes, she’s a good person, very sweet, between the classes. Cheerleader “Izzy” Cobb had about 65 percent of the possession and said that she thought it was cool to have the your face gives bacteria and viruses en- black southerners. “We had a black and she will do anything for anyone if she can.” created a lot of scoring opportunities but just organizations involved and that it was good to try into your upper respiratory system maid, and she had no idea what had Homecoming Week featured events such as could not put the ball into the back of the net. a cookout, a comedy show, a game of paintball, “have students cheering for other students.” through your nose and mouth. happened,” he added. “After I told her, Q. Your team was whistled for 15 fouls (vs. a pep rally, a bonfire, and a band performance, On Thursday, another big hit was a dance • Get a flu shot. The Centers for she was gone in minutes and on a bus competition, as four students vied for a title that was 4 for Maryville). How significant was that? all leading up to the football game. Before the Disease Control recommends that heading back to her side of town.” decided by audience members. After Samba Cande A. Well, I felt that the referee was very game, the tailgate crowd was pumped and there everyone over the age of six months For many Americans, the assassination was judged the winner, student Jordan Harrell said inconsistent with the fouls. I find it very was music playing and Bishops dancing. receives an annual flu shot. Flu shots marked the end of an era. “It definitely was On Monday there was a cookout on the patio of the dance completion was her favorite moment. “I difficult to comprehend how a team can only are available at most local pharmacies the end of the 50’s,” Dr. Ferebee asserted. the Hartness Center with a kickball game to follow. had a blast! It was very fun!” she said. commit four fouls in a hard-fought, 90-minute and doctor offices. Flu shots typically “America was safe before that. Then there Also that night the “Don’t We Boys” comedy act Friday’s highlight was a concert, performed conference quarterfinal. The referee was great on the campus green, by a band called New cost around $30. If you have Blue was a series of public assassinations.” The returned to campus with an exciting show of sketch the first 15 to 20 minutes, but from then on I Impressionz, which performed “go-go” music. Cross Blue Shield Insurance, shots are role of television, especially concerning comedy and little audience-participation games believe that he ruined the flow of the game, throughout their performance. Freshman Alexis Though the concert started late, it was a hit, with free at most places as long as you bring news and information, also changed. which was an added advantage for Maryville. Robinson said that “Don’t We Boys” was her favorite music filling the campus. your insurance card. Northside Family “It was the first time TV drew everyone Q. You’re losing just one senior, defender Leif event for the week because the three comedians were Saturday saw all the fall sports teams in Pharmacy, located next to Food Lion at together and people were depending on action at home. The volleyball team split its two Kristjansson (a first-team all-conference selection). funny and the show created a laid-back atmosphere. 3290 Bishop Road, has flu shots avail- live television for news,” he recalled. “I matches, beating Huntingdon, 3-0, before losing to Should Bishops fans be excited about The next night, obstacles were set up on able for our students. You can contact was actually watching when Oswald was the lawn behind Collins Residence Hall for an LaGrange, 3-2. The women’s soccer team bested next year’s team? Northside by calling (252)-985-4263 or shot; that was the most traumatic (for me).” energetic game of paintball, which was a favorite Ferrum, 2-1, in a double-overtime thriller, while the A. We should have a strong squad next fall. men’s squad shut out Ferrum, 3-0, as senior Leifer just walk in and request your flu shot. “People were gathered everywhere say- among numerous students, including football We only need to fix and strengthen a few areas/ Kristjansson headed in two balls to lead the way. If you develop symptoms of the flu, ing, ‘Did you hear what they said on TV?’” player Michael Whitten. A “Mentalist” show was positions. Next year with four seniors, five juniors Student reaction was mixed on the atmosphere on I urge you to come to the Health Center For some, the assassination was more scheduled for later that night, but it was canceled and whole lot of sophomores that contributed after the performer was unable to make his flight. Saturday afternoon at Rocky Mount Athletic Complex, for evaluation. If you are diagnosed heart-breaking because of previous greatly this season, we should be a pretty solid. For this week’s “Wild out Wednesday,” where the Wesleyan football team took on LaGrange. with the flu, you must stay in your experiences with a campaigning Senator Robinson said called the atmosphere “lame” and “that Q. What are your recruiting goals for next year? the students were given photo key chains in room until your fever has been gone Kennedy three years prior. Business the spirit was down,” while Ward was impressed by the A. We need to bring in at the least another the shape of a football in preparation for the for 24 hours. If you have additional Division Chair Bob Everton was present crowd, noting a nice combination of students, alumni goalkeeper. We had two this season, which is Bishops game later in the week. questions about influenza or the flu at the November 4, 1960 campaign The pep rally was moved to Thursday and members of the community. Linebacker Stephon very risky. Every team needs at least three goal- shot, stop by the Health Center at your stop at his high school in Norfolk, on the Southern Bank Green with a bonfire Collins agreed, saying that the crowd gave the team “a keepers. Other areas that need reinforcement are convenience for more information. Virginia. “I learned later that more than roaring in the background. This year junior bit of energy” at the start. the left-back position, attacking center-midfielder, But, in the end, the Bishops fell, 50-26. 12,000 people were on the athletic field Darryl Hamilton hosted the event, pumping and last but not least, a lethal goal scorer.