HE ECREE T since 1960 “of, by,D and for the Wesleyan community.” November 16, 2012 NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 27804 Finishing 2nd in Nation, Kjellberg Makes Bishops History By Decree Staff to play Skinner again in the spring. I know I est times for me,” he recalled. “Five days team’s prospects in 2013, when the Bishops has earned it a coveted bid to the 2013 NC Wesleyan junior Robert Kjellberg have more work and tough matches ahead." after I got back to Sweden, me and my best will defend their USA-South title and hope to ITA Division III National Men's Team upset the number-three and number-two If the fall season is indicative of friend were in a tremendous car accident. advance farther in the DIII national tournament. Indoor Championships. The 13th Annual seeds before losing a tough match in the Kjellberg’s commitment, Richardson knows So I was in the hospital for a long time and Kjellberg said he’s been delighted with his Championships will be held February 22- finals of the USTA/ITA Small College that his number-one will put in the time and couldn’t practice for most of the summer.” new coach, a former standout at conference 24 in St. Peter, Minnesota on the campus of National Championship last month in effort needed to elevate his game. “Rob rival Christopher Newport, pointing to his en- Gustavus Adolphus College. Mobile, Alabama. made a lot of sacrifices this fall,” the coach thusiasm, his ability to work with individual The eight bids went to Cal Lutheran, After the initial disappointment, Kjellberg said. “He traveled virtually every weekend team members, and his deep understanding Emory, Gustavus Adolphus, Johns Hop- said he “was thrilled” with his accomplish- and trained incredibly hard. All fall, Rob’s of the game. Kjellberg believes the team’s kins, NC Wesleyan, Trinity, UC-Santa Cruz ment. “I’m very proud to be number two in practices were full of purpose and focus.” chances of winning a national title have and Kenyon, which will be the Bishops’ the nation,” he said. “All the hard work was Kjellberg’s work ethic and love of the improved with Richardson at the helm. opening-round opponent. worth it. You live to play in the finals of a sport have inspired his teammates. “His “Coach Richardson is young and shows “We had an impressive fall season, national tournament. Sometimes you win; passion is unbelievable. He really loves passion for the sport,” he said, noting that which culminated with Rob’s run to the sometimes you lose. I lost, but not because I to compete on the court,” said teammate the coaching change “was very positive for finals in Mobile,” said Richardson. “It’s played bad. My opponent was just playing Peter Hviid, who noted that his fellow me and the team.” certainly something to build on as the better than me that day.” Scandinavian has become a team leader by Before opening its USA South schedule, Bishops look to put in hard work in the Kjellberg’s second-place finish is the setting a “professional” example. “He works the Bishops will compete against other off-season to prepare for the spring.” highest ever for a member of the NC and plays really hard.” national powers. The team’s recent success (NCWC Sports Information contributed to this report.) Wesleyan tennis team, said new Bishops While Hviid singled out Kjellberg’s Coach Worth Richardson. “Rob will now forehand—“It’s very hard and flat”—his coach pointed to his serve-and-return game Officer Locke Takes Residence be ranked number two in the nation going The College of William & Mary and as strengths for Kjellberg, who is listed at By Kristi Lucas into spring play,” Richardson said, adding Hampden-Sydney College, Williams’ 5-9 and 150 pounds. Decree Staff Writer that Kjellberg was the first athlete who previous two schools, both employed a “For a young man of his stature, Rob’s Petteway used to be an all-boys dorm, was not from Emory University (GA) to police division on campus. As a result, serve is tremendous and really helped him until now. Officer Tamika Locke, NCWC’s win the ITA Regional Singles title. Dean Williams desired stronger safety Entering the tourney in Mobile with a lot this fall,” Richardson explained. “His first female courtesy officer, now resides return of serve and backhand are world-class there, in what she likes to call her “hotel measures at NC Wesleyan. Following a seven-match winning streak, Kjellberg Williams’ request, the Rocky Mount first dispatched third-seeded Oliver and on a technical level there are very few suite.” Officer Locke said that living in the holes in his game. When he works on finish- dorms will help her “be a resource for the Police Department screened its current Loutsenko of Skidmore College (NY) by officers to present a pool of candidates scores of 2-6, 7-5, 6-2. The following day, ing points by taking the ball out of the air a students. I want to make students and staff little more, he’ll dominate Division III tennis.” Robert Kjellberg. SI Photo here comfortable with law enforcement.” for the courtesy officer position. he ousted the second-seed, Paul Bergin of Locke’s full-time job includes security Kenyon College (OH), 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. Both Hviid and Richardson praised Locke is a very approachable, warm- Kjellberg’s mental approach to his sport. The But by the final two weeks, he said, he mannered individual. She has a college-aged at the Nash-Rocky Mount School System. A native of Vetlanda, Sweden, Kjellberg Although Wesleyan is a side job to her, used his unseeded status as motivation in coach said that Kjellberg’s toughness was on was practicing five hours per day, seven son of her own, and has worked with students display in Mobile and earlier fall matches. days a week, with a former ATP pro, Per in the past. Now in her second career, Locke Locke is on call for Wesleyan 24 hours the tourney. “I knew before I went down to a day. She was called to the scene when Alabama that I’m one of the best players in “He responded well when adversity presented Hjertquist. “And we built up everything from pursued law enforcement and joined the itself and he looked for ways to find solutions scratch again,” Kjellberg said. police force in 2007 because she saw “youth shots were fired at the Hartness Center over this country, if I’ m playing good,” he said. homecoming weekend, though the situation In the first two matches, he said, “I didn't and not worry about problems,” he said. Kjellberg credited Coach Richardson with falling by the wayside with no way out. They Richardson revealed that Kjellberg had helping him to hone his game. “He put in a lot had the wrong image of a police officer. I was under control when she arrived. play my best game, but by fighting on “We need to change the way students every single point, it gave me extraordi- considered transferring from NC Wesleyan after work and extra hours on the court,” Kjellberg wanted to change that for the community.” a successful sophomore season. “When I took said, “and that helped me reach my goals.” Her ambition has not changed since that perceive events like that,” she said. “There nary wins against very good players.” is a difference in a shooting and shots fired. The finals match pitted Kjellberg over this summer,” he said, “I had to re-recruit Earlier in the fall, Kjellberg won two time, and Locke wants Wesleyan students Rob pretty heavily as he had Division I offers tournaments, the ITA at Emory and the UVA to feel relaxed, as she is open to students There were shots fired that night – no property against Aaron Skinner of Trinity damage or injury occurred.” In those types of University (TX). Kjellberg took the first set on the table. Part of this process was telling him Fall Invite. Along the way, he posted impressive coming to talk to her about anything–– he’s a leader here. He affirmed that this fall, victories over top players from Wake Forest, even about previous run-ins with the law. situations, Locke has arresting powers, unlike in convincing fashion, 6-1, but then lost the the campus security guards. She has been last two, by identical 6-7 scores. being an example for other players thanks to his Coastal Carolina, William and Mary, Campbell, Locke was an obvious choice for the professionalism in playing and training.” Richmond, and George Mason. “It’s important courtesy officer position. Dean of Students sworn into law enforcement, enabling her to “The final was the best match I played enforce certain laws security guards cannot. in the whole tournament,” Kjellberg said. “I What’s perhaps most remarkable about to use Division I schools to put into context how Randy Williams admires that “she has an au- didn't give away bad games or stupid balls. Kjellberg’s play this fall is that he suffered a strong D3 tennis is,” Richardson said. “It’s easily thoritative presence, but doesn’t have a sense of I played a very good match. I made good serious setback in the off-season. His intense the strongest D3 sport relative to D2 and D1.” dictatorship on campus. She demonstrated the decisions for the most part, so I'm happy training regimen was derailed when he and Besides a possible rematch with Skinner, capacity to establish relationships with faculty with that. Coming up just short was very a friend were injured in a car accident back Kjellberg is looking forward to next spring’s and staff quickly, and shared concrete ideas of tough, but I look forward to the opportunity home. “The summer was one of the tough- conference season. He is upbeat about his how she will be a resource for students.” NC Wesleyan Production Delights Young Audiences By Katherine Crickmore incorporating six short musical numbers and characters of the piece, were played by Katie helmet, and a pair of scary black claws that Decree Staff Write a variety of interesting characters. Beeman, a freshman, and Jerome Little, a completed his reptilian look. “Emily and the Dragon” delighted Monday night’s performance ran for an sophomore. Beeman performed well in her The sea creatures were similarly attired audiences with its casual atmosphere and hour, and there was initial tension from the breakout role, channeling a curious eight year in various discarded materials. The two fun cast of characters in performances by cast and director, Roger Drake, concerning old perfectly. Little epitomized his role as the diva starfish, Stella and Bella, played by the Wesleyan Players on October 22, 23, the show. Last-minute rehearsal conflicts kind and instructing dragon splendidly. Emily Crickmore and Chavonne Jones, and 30 at Minges Auditorium. and script and music revisions put a hold The rest of the cast performed admirably in were dressed in obvious egg-carton mattress The show centered on a young girl’s on production, so much so that there had their double roles as humans at the beginning pieces and yellowed sweat suits. Claudius encounter with a mythical creature while only been two previous run-throughs. and sea creatures in a later scene. The role of the Crab, presented by Matt Moyet, wore staying at her grandmother’s beach house. There was a definite lack of children in Emily’s Grandmother, ordinarily played by old baseball gear with tubing attached freshman Katelyn Liseski, was performed by and a foam mat for a shell. Gretchen the Emily Crickmore, a freshman at Rocky Mount Jellyfish’s outfit was an old hula-hoop with Officer Locke SA photo Preparatory School, during the Monday night spray-painted plastic draped over it, and show. Freshman Aubrey Motley played Mr. was performed by Katherine Crickmore. Just before fall break, Locke was not in Clutter, a friend of Emily’s Grandmother; Matt Lastly, Theron the Heron, played by the cafeteria one day at lunch time when an Moyet, also a freshman, performed as Lannie, a Aubrey Motley, walked on stilts and was altercation broke out between two students. workman hired by Mr. Clutter; and Chavonne dressed in blue pajamas with a shredded During the incident, Major Bill Drew, leader Jones played the role of Nelda, another friend blue tarp around his shoulders and a of the college’s ROTC program, was hit in of Emily’s Grandmother. The cast of characters baseball cap bill atop his head. the face by one of the students, as he tried to was rounded out by the Storyteller, performed The Blue Moon sequence was the most “defuse the situation,” said Drew, who was by Katherine Crickmore, who narrated the first notable portion of the show, featuring four not seriously injured. half of the show. of the show’s six songs, and wonderful cos- “If I was in the cafeteria,” Locke said, The set was simplistic in nature, consisting tumes and characters. This scene garnered “I would’ve tried to calm the situation of a porch-railing, a screen door, and a table to the most laughs from the audience, though it down before it escalated to that point.” represent the house; a recognizable sand dune; was hard to tell whether the humor derived Locke is still getting into the flow of and a pile of beach debris that could be wheeled from the show itself or the actors’ funny things on campus, and her current challenge on and off-stage as desired. get-ups and dances. Motley’s character was is distinguishing between Adult Degree Most of the human character costumes the favorite of the audience. His character’s Program students and outsiders who may were minimalistic, as well, often just con- lisp was indeed comical, especially when be a threat to NCWC safety. She said she is sisting of street clothes, with the exception performing lines such as this: “I’m not very observant while dining in the cafeteria, of the Storyteller’s folksy ensemble. The thupid! I’m pretty thmart. My Eth-A-T thcore learning faces and mannerisms of the real marvel of the show was the costumes wath thixteen-hundred thixty thix. I have a campus community. She is open to ideas A scene from NCWC’s recent production of “Emily and the Dragon.” worn by the dragon and the sea creatures thpeech impediment.” This line especially from students and wants to know “if you feel that came out during the Blue Moon scene. delighted the children at the Tuesday show. Photo courtesy of R. Drake safe on campus, and if no, then why not?” As the dragon and sea creatures were There were a few hiccups during the At present, Locke is working to implement meant to have risen directly from the trash performance––a false start that did little to a “text pager,” where students can simply The dragon appears after a coastal storm the audience during the Monday show. The on the beach, their costumes reflected dampen the quality of the performance; a send her a text when they hear of any risk blew him to the beach and resulted in the twenty or so audience members consisted materials that could be found washed up few awkward pauses; one or two stumbles to NC Wesleyan safety. “Students are more loss of one of his precious scales, which of relatives of the cast and a few NCWC on the sand. The dragon consisted of a over lines; and some minute costume prone to text than call,” Locke explained. was found by avid shell-collector Emily, students who were required to see the ladder covered in frayed netting, gunky malfunctions, but overall, “Emily and the Dean Williams wants to see Locke who had mistaken the scale for a shell. production for various classes. Nonethe- seaweed-looking mesh, and a green tarp. Dragon” was a cute, kid-friendly show that become a part of NCWC culture. Some of “Emily and the Dragon” is targeted at less, the spectators were involved in the Sheldrake sat atop the ladder for the the audience seemed to enjoy. his other expectations for her include children and emphasizes the importance of show and responsive to the actors. entirety of his performance, with another If there is sufficient interest, Drakes hopes “performing rounds with the security guards, memories, diversity and friendship while Emily and Sheldrake the Dragon, the main tarp over his shoulders, a spray-painted to take the show on the road to area schools. See LOCKE pg 2 2 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 November 16, 2012 NEWS & OPINION PA Brys-Wilson Wants Students to Make Informed Decisions on college campuses, but mentioned By Jasmine Croswell faculty so that they can learn more about career at ENCMG. “I enjoyed working that recent events have increased their & Decree Staff the services available to them. The page at ENCMG,” the New York native said. importance at NC Wesleyan. “The college is designed to ensure patient confidenti- “There was lots of variety.” Jessica Brys-Wilson, a licensed has seen multiple alcohol-related issues this physician’s assistant (PA), has joined the ality, Brys-Wilson stressed. During her seven years at ENCMG, she semester,” she said, pointing out that the Besides seeing patients, Brys-Wilson was in both hospital and out-patient settings, college as the full-time director of Health Rocky Mount Police Department has issued Services, succeeding Holly Fairley, who has spent considerable time in trying to where she cared for infants all the way up to NCWC students “multiple tickets” this track down student shot records. Despite the elderly. She’s dealt with everything from retired last year after 14 years of service. semester. “This makes me more concerned “Jessica is a great addition to our campus,” the hectic schedule, she said she loves a sprained ankle to cancer. And she’s gained about ‘problem drinking.’” her job. “I always wanted to be in a experience in mental health facilities, group remarked Leslie Veach, director of Counsel- •฀Sex฀Education.฀Brys-Wilson฀said฀she฀is฀ ing & Disability Services at NCWC. “She’s helping profession,” she said. “I hope to homes and nursing homes. still finalizing the details on sex education be able to continue serving the NCWC When she’s not working, Brys-Wilson’s friendly and compassionate, which makes programs and intends to collaborate New Director of Health Services Jessica Brys-Wilson. Photo by G. Wallace community well into the future.” life revolves around her family: Eric, her approachable as a health care provider.” with the college’s sociology department Veach said that Brys-Wilson has PAs are educated on a medical model. her husband of seven years, and their as well as local health officials. She checks on NCWC students who have The typical 27-month program entails two daughters, Gabbi, 20 months, and demonstrated a commitment to promoting said that she’s concerned about STIs preventive care and encouraging the student been hospitalized. She then checks the intensive medical classroom education Genevie, 4 months. Along with her family, (sexually transmitted infections) and fax machine for lab and radiology reports; followed by one year of clinical rotations Brys-Wilson likes to listen to music, dance, body to make healthy choices. She added unplanned pregnancies on campus. She that she sees considerable opportunities for calls the offices that performed the testing; through various medical specialties that and read. And she and husband have been hopes that her programs will permit all and then contacts the students/staff/faculty include internal medicine, family medicine, giving the girls swimming lessons. collaboration by their two departments in students to gain an understanding of the presenting various awareness programs. members with their results. pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics and gynecol- health risks involved, so they can make The new PA sees patients throughout ogy, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. Campus Survey Showed Brys-Wilson said she considers such informed, healthy decisions and improve programs vital. “Now is the time in your the day. Walk-ins constitute most of the Brys-Wilson began her studies at Union Widespread Support their quality of life. “In general,” she visits, “which makes the day unpredict- College in New York and then finished life to learn healthy habits before bad habits said, “the student body seems very For President Obama become too engrained,” she explained. able,” she noted. After each patient is with a master’s degree in physician studies poorly informed about STIs.” seen, Brys-Wilson disinfects the exam from Daemen College (Buffalo) in 2005. On November 1, Decree staffers She said that she already has offered one While underscoring the importance conducted an informal survey with members outreach program and made plans for two others: room, documents the visit in the patient’s Before she could start her career as a of awareness campaigns, Brys-Wilson’s chart, schedules follow-up appointments/ PA, Brys-Wilson needed to obtain national of the NCWC community about their •฀Smoking฀Awareness.฀On฀November฀ main job is to care for members of the preferences in the presidential election. Here 1, Brys-Wilson conducted her first smok- testing and, if necessary, contacts the certification from the National Commission NCWC community who become ill. She student’s professors and coaches. “I have for the Certification of Physician Assistants is a sampling of the responses: ing awareness program in the cafeteria said that she likes “being able to build Megan Zimmerman, 19, of Currituck between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., when a lot of students who come in just to ask (NCCPA). This required graduation from relationships with the students/patients. questions or for general health advice,” an accredited PA program and the success- County, said she intends to vote for President she and her work-study student, Brittany I get to know them more than in an Obama. “Obama is more for the middle class,” Wright, made a presentation on the she noted. Between patient visits, she ful completion of the PANCE (PA National outpatient clinic setting.” attends meetings, returns calls, reads Certification Exam). She then secured she said, “and I like the way he is planning on hazards to smoking. “I feel like it went The college’s health center is under helping out the country.” well. We had a good number of students journal articles, files charts, and updates a medical license to practice in North contract with Dr. Daniel Crocker’s the medical supplies. Carolina. To maintain certification, every Jason Riley, 18, a Boston native, said involved,” said Brys-Wilson, estimating office at Eastern North Carolina Medical he supports Governor Romney. “Voting that 150 students participated. Always on the lookout for ways to two years Brys-Wilson must finish the Group (ENCMG), according to the reach students, Brys-Wilson has created 100 hours of medical education required affects our country,” he said, “and it’s time •฀Alcohol฀Awareness.฀Brys-Wilson฀ college’s web page. In effect, the office to have a fresh start.” described such programs as common a Facebook page for the health center by NCCPA. She must sit for national operates as an extension of ENCMG. (NCWC Health Services). This page recertification once every 10 years. Deontae Swain, 19, from Bertie County, Brys-Wilson sees patients from 9 a.m. to is available for the students, staff, and In 2005, Brys-Wilson began her declined to reveal his choice, but noted that 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. As a PA, he had already cast his ballot. “I’m here to she is qualified to write prescriptions. preform my civic duty,” he said. “My main THE So far this fall, she said, she has treated a target is education and tuition.” range of illnesses that include “a lot of viral SGA President’s Update: Stephon Collins said he plans to vote for DECREE upper respiratory illnesses (i.e. colds), stomach the president because “he can make a change viruses, and bacterial throat infections.” Meeting with Trustees in the world.” since 1960 “of, by, and for the Wesleyan community.” With the flu season coming soon, By Rebekah Cain presented the following resolution: Brad Guengerich, 19, Asheville, said Brys-Wilson said she’s sent out emails SGA made a well-received presentation “The North Carolina Wesleyan College he’s already voted back home. “I just want a in early October that offered students the before the Board of Trustees meeting on Student Government Association urges the better economy,” he said. TA F F following advice: October 19. This was a wonderful op- Board of Trustees to immediately take all Shelia Martin, 64, of Rocky Mount, s •฀Wash฀your฀hands.฀฀“Frequently!”฀she฀said.฀ portunity to let the trustees know about our actions necessary to ensure an atmosphere said she will vote to re-elect the president. •฀Get฀your฀flu฀shot฀(Northside฀Family฀Pharmacy฀ accomplishments, challenges and concerns. conducive to all aspects of learning and “Obama has done a great job given the Senior Staff Writers makes them available for NCWC students.) One of our main accomplishments is the scholarship at North Carolina Wesleyan circumstances,” she remarked. “He has Gloria Arizpe, Emily Bower, •฀Avoid฀sick฀people฀as฀much฀as฀possible. extensive community service that Wesleyan College and to provide for the safety and great plans for the future and cares for all Georgettae Fields-Turrentine, Brys-Wilson sees as many as 20 patients students have completed in and around Rocky security of the students, faculty, staff and Americans. He has made great strides and a day. Even when the number of patients visitors on our campus at all times.” no one could have fixed the problems in four Alison Matarazzo, Bristy Parker, Mount. Such activities include food drives for dwindles to single figures, she keeps quite My Sisters House by our clubs and organiza- The board was receptive to the resolu- years.” She added that she’s always been a Melanie Rhodes busy. She outlined a typical day: tions; coaching clinics for local children by tion and assured the representative that Democrat. “Since my dad took me to see After arriving at the office, she first Battling Bishops athletes; and participation in they are taking action to achieve a safe John F. Kennedy in fifth grade,” she said. Staff Writers reads and returns voice and email messages the city’s Heart Walk in October by the men’s environment for the NCWC community. Jade Gold, 19, Fairfax, Virginia, will vote Stephen Bardswick, Casey Burd, and then, via computer or phone call, she basketball and women’s soccer teams. •฀the฀need฀to฀raise฀standards฀for฀incom- for President Obama, explaining that “he’s Daniel “Bubba” Carroll, We told the board that we’re excited ing and existing students. This concept trying to take steps to help America.” She Katherine Crickmore, about two new initiatives. One, known as was brought to the board in the hopes added that she likes his education plan. of making all students feel that they can Keri Russell has already voted for the Jasmine Croswell, Anna Hart, LOCKE from pg 1 the Green Team, seeks to promote a more befriending the students in a healthy way, eco-friendly campus through recycling and trust their fellow Bishops throughout their president. “I think his policies will help the Emily S. Ivey, Kristi Lucas, and serving as a liaison between the Rocky student-led clean-up programs. Another time at Wesleyan. SGA urged the board to government,” she said. Rebecca Staylor, KeCharna White Mount Police Department and NCWC.” initiative, called Bishops Battling Hunger, is call for raising behavior standards in the Columbus Randolph, 19, Arlington, Eventually, Williams would like to see a hunger outreach program that collects and admissions process. For students to really Virginia, said he does not plan to vote. “No, Special Contributors more police authority at NC Wesleyan. distributes food to Rocky Mount’s Bassett feel at home, the college must establish an politics isn’t my thing,” he said. “I feel like Rebekah Cain, Dr. Carl Lewis, Locke can be found eating in the Blue Center, a shelter. It has drawn considerable environment of mutual respect. we don’t have a voice like everyone says.” Dr. Jackie Lewis, & Gold Café for lunch and dinner, after support from the following groups: ROTC, Roscoe Burnette, 18, Chapel Hill, has men’s basketball, women’s soccer, Men of How Do You Feel voted for President Obama. “I feel that Dr. Cameron Matthews, she gets off work at 5:30 p.m. More specifically, Locke can be found grabbing Honor, Black Student Association, Refuge, Romney will mess up a lot of things right Grace Wallace About a Police Officer a piece of pizza or hitting up the salad bar. SGA, the Student Athletic Advisory Com- now,” he said. “I mean, things are bad, but I You will recognize her in her uniform, mittee, as well as David Knight of Sodexo. Living on Campus? think that Romney will make things worse.” Faculty Advisor fully armed. “I wear my uniform so The board expressed pride at our Stephen Bardswick Katelyn Liseski, 18, Mooresville, said Dr. William Grattan students get used to seeing me, but eventu- community service programs. Nothing negative could come from hav- she does not plan to vote. “I don’t like either (ext 5336) ally they’ll see me in jeans and a t-shirt,” Prior to the board meeting, SGA sought ing a law enforcement officer on campus. It candidate,” she explained, noting that she 179 Braswell • Phone: 985-5336 input from the student body on their finds the policies of both candidates to be Email: [email protected] Locke said. Although she has a busy reduces the occurrence of crime and makes schedule, Locke plans to take advantage concerns about life at Wesleyan. Among the people second-guess themselves when unappealing. of the campus gym to let off steam. Dean primary concerns were the following: they do think about committing an offense. Bianca Brown, 20, Jacksonville, North •฀a฀lack฀of฀available฀space฀for฀students฀ Carolina, said she intends to vote for Copyright Policy Williams is working on getting Locke On the other hand, I don’t think Wesleyan a NCWC email so students can easily to hold events, socialize and host club President Obama. “I think his policies are The Decree holds the copyright of every necessarily needs an officer on duty each communicate with her any time of day. meetings. We related that space in the Hart- day (full time). If we had more security and good,” she said. “He’s trying to help people.” article and graphic for one-time and future Michael Whitten has already voted for publication at the discretion of the editorial Officer Locke received her associate’s ness Center, and other places on campus maybe some better resources for the secu- board. Submission implies agreement with degree in electronic engineering, with honors, is limited. We’re grateful for the current rity staff, that would go a long way toward President Obama. “I feel that the nation this policy. at Nash Community College. According facilities, but feel that more space is needed. solving our problems. Increased staffing is better with Democrats,” he said, “and to Locke, an electronic engineering major We proposed plans for possible additions would mean that our lone security guard Romney has the same ideas that Bush had.” Editorial Statement studies programming, specifically the pro- and/or renovations. The limited space has would not be running across campus every Deanna Peterson, 22, of Sayreville, New Commentary/opinion and letters to the gramming of traffic lights, TVs, and radios. become a retention issue, we told the board. time there’s an inquiry from the students. Jersey, said she is unable to vote this year. editor represent the individual author’s She became a parent at the age of 17, which •฀the฀desire฀by฀students฀to฀feel฀a฀ Though her parents are registered Republi- views, and not necessarily those of North It would also help overall coverage, as one prevented her from pursuing a full-scholarship “family-like atmosphere” on campus. car isn’t enough for the size of our campus, cans, she said she favors President Obama. Carolina Wesleyan College, the Decree The board agreed that for students to feel Kristopher Harris, 20, of Franklinton, staff or the Decree advisor. at UNC-Charlotte to finish her schooling. even if it’s very small! With her associates degree, Locke received at home on campus a certain atmosphere supports President Obama, because “he Melanie Rhodes seems to be the lesser evil and he’s keeping Submissions a full-time job working as a Sims data must be maintained. It was presented to There are both pros and cons to To suggest an article, or submit an opinion manager for the Nash-Rocky Mount School the Board that security and safety must be in place programs which I rely on. He may having a police officer on our campus. increase the debt, but he’s helping us today”. piece or letter to the editor, send an email System, where she gained experience filling a priority. This point was made when SGA Pros: An officer can respond quickly to attachment (Microsoft Word) to: Jerome Little, 19, of Greenville, in for teachers, coordinating the after-school an emergency. And an officer can be a [email protected]. Note that the believes President Obama deserves a program, and tutoring students in math. Locke CORRECTION deterrent to criminal actions and allows Decree staff checks all submissions for also coached the step team there. second term because “he’s trying to get accuracy and edits in accordance with In the October issue, in a page-four article us to maintain some order on campus. When her son turned 15, she returned to Nash on recent thefts of televisions on campus, the economy right again and I think he acceptable grammar and punctuation as A possible con: Having the officer does needs four more years.” well as AP Style. Community College to attend the Rocky Mount the Decree incorrectly reported that Adia not guarantee that criminal actions will Police Academy. Next February she will have Cuthbertson, director of Student Activities, Shannon Fenner, 19, of Weldon, not occur on campus. I believe it could hopes to vote if she can catch a ride Corrections served six years on the Rocky Mount police force. was in another part of the Hartness Center at provoke criminal behavior by students The Decree corrects mistakes of substance. In her down time, Locke likes to cheer on the the time an incident occurred there. back home. She favors President who want to see if they can get away Obama. “He’s almost brought us out of If you would like to request a correction, Washington Redskins and listen to 80’s music. Cuthbertson said that she was not in with it. But all in all, I believe it’s a send an email to [email protected], an economic depression in four years,” Among her favorite tunes: Michael Jackson’s her office at the time of the theft, which great idea because it provides a sense or call 985-5336 “Rock With You” and “Billie Jean.” happened on a weekend over the summer. she said. “It’s a slow process, but he’s of security for our students. making a difference.” November 16, 2012 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 3 SPORTS Men’s Soccer ‘Fab Five’ Complete Another Season Comes Successful Volleyball Season To Abrupt End The NCWC men's soccer team saw By Decree Sports Staff afternoon match. It was a high point in after compiling a league-leading 612 digs. its 2012 season come to an end October the season because it was senior night, Martinsville, Va.––The NCWC volleyball Smith, an honorable mention choice 27 in the first round of the USA South she said, noting “All the parents were team said farewell to five seniors on Novem- at outside hitter, was all-conference for Conference Tournament. there, and we played our hearts out.” ber 3, when a fine season ended with a 3-1 the fourth straight year after she led the Facing Greensboro College, the 4th- Coach Pietryk agreed that senior night was loss to newcomer Maryville College in the Bishops in kills with 324. Lucas joined seeded Bishops and 5th-seeded Pride memorable. “The girls beat them (Greensboro) semi-finals of the USA-South tournament. her on the honorable mention team, fought to a 0-0 double overtime draw, in three, putting it away quickly,” she said. It was the Bishops’ second loss of the racking up 1,023 assists as she took over but Greensboro advanced to semifinal The Bishops opened the season, 1-5, year to Maryville, an eastern Tennessee the setter position vacated by Tingle. play in Martinsville, Virginia, thanks to after completing matches against tough college, which has become a full-fledged Next year the Bishops will build around a 5-3 edge in penalty kicks. non-conference opponents, a stretch de- member of the conference in men’s and Taylor Johnson, a junior honorable-mention Both goalkeepers turned in impressive signed to steel the Bishops for conference women’s athletics. In the past, the Scots selection, who led the team with 73 blocks performances as Greensboro's Manbi Nyepon play and, it was hoped, an appearance in only faced NC Wesleyan in football. and tallied 285 kills as a front-line player. Head Athletic Trainer Carol Carson collected nine saves on the day and NCWC's NCAA Division III tournament. Against the Scots, Coach Robin Pietryk expects to recruit players in was recognized for 25 years of service Fabian Broich made seven stops. Wesleyan After losing to Lynchburg in early Pietryk’s team was hoping to avenge all positions, noting that there will be at the college’s recent Founders’ Day held a slim 20-19 edge in shots, with Nyepon September, the team went on 20-5 tear, a 3-1 defeat suffered October 21 on only five returners in 2013. “We’ll have observance. SI Photo making a trio of saves in the second overtime. though its momentum was slowed by the the road. A win would have set up a a lot of new faces,” she said. Following 110 minutes of scoreless play, late-season losses to Maryville and CNU. rematch against NCWC’s perennial the two teams moved to penalty kicks. After Football Team Comes Back against Greensboro was successful on its opening at- tempt, Wesleyan missed wide, giving the Pride Greensboro, Then Drops Two an early advantage. The Bishops then connected Defensive back Dwayne Hollis keyed But the Bishops (2-7 overall) lost their on three straight penalty kicks, but the Pride a Bishops comeback against Greensboro next two games against two of the stronger finished a perfect 5-for-5 to extend their season. College October 20, returning a kickoff teams in the USA South Conference. Craig Gage's shot clinched the win, 5-3. and an interception for touchdowns as Against Christopher Newport, the Greensboro (10-4-4) then defeated top- NCWC beat the Pride, 45-23, at home. Bishops were defeated at home, 17-10. seeded Christopher Newport the following Down 17-6 at half-time, the Bishops NC Wesleyan outgained the Captains in week before losing to the third-seeded climbed back in the game when Hollis the passing game, 334 to 148 yards, but Methodist Monarchs in the title game. raced 90 yards with the second-half kickoff. were hurt by Jackson’s three interceptions. Wesleyan finished with a 9-3-3 overall Fellow defensive back Ed Harrington (7 record, after losing two of their final three Wesleyan’s five seniors concluded stellar careers with a second-round The Captains were more successful on the tackles) said that Hollis’ TD was the turning ground, outgaining the Bishops175-45. regular season matches. tourney loss against Maryville SI photo point in the game. At half-time, he said, “We The scoring was tight throughout the The Decree sports staff conducted an email were all thinking that if we stuck together as a contest. Leading 10-3, the Captains upped interview with Julian Mingo-Gonzalez, a senior defender from Santa Cruz, Spain, who reflected The conference tournament ended the team, we could come back and win.” their lead to 17-3 with 1:13 left in the fourth nemesis, Christopher Newport, which on the final game and the 2012 season. careers of a strong senior class. The “Fab Freshman center Martin Brazwell quarter, when Paul Dukes scored on a 9-yard defeated the Bishops in the 2010 and Q. What was running through your mind as Five”––Erin Augspurger, Shana Ayers, credited the coaching staff for motivating run. The short scoring drive was set up when 2009 conference title matches. you watched Greensboro win on penalty kicks? Anna Hart, Lucas, and Meredith Smith–– the team at half-time. “Their speech got us Tyshawn Harris picked off a Jackson pass But, after vanquishing William A. Nothing happened. It didn’t hit me in were integral to the team’s success over hyped and ready for the second half,” he and returned it 12 yards to the Bishops 28. Peace in the opening round, the that moment. I just accepted it as another soc- the past four seasons, each of which ended said, adding that he had come into the locker The Bishops took the ensuing kickoff and Bishops fell to the Scots by game cer game. It was on Monday, after the team in 20 or more wins. Their departures will room fearful that it “might be a long game.” drove down field and scored on a 36-yard pass scores of 20-25, 21-25, 25-20, 17-25. meeting we held in the locker room, when leave significant holes in the Bishops lineup. Following Hollis’ first TD and a two- to Greg Edwards, just before time expired. Senior setter Kristi Lucas said I finally realized that that was our last game By contrast, the team lost two athletes — point conversion, the Bishops displayed The next week, playing on the road Maryville held an edge in team depth. this season, and my last game as a Bishop. all-conference setter Mackenzie Tingle and their playmaking abilities, erupting for against Maryville, the Bishops’ defense “They can substitute out players when Q. Your team had a successful season, Holly Deaver — after last season. 32 more third-quarter points. Quarter- yielded 293 yards rushing and lost, 34-13. they’re tired or not doing well,” she explained. losing only to CNU and Methodist in Coach Pietryk has been impressed with back John Jackson and Jacques Alston The Bishops found their opponents’ conference play. You won almost all the skill level displayed by the five seniors. offense to be exceptional. “Maryville runs of your non-conference matches. You When NCWC was on its game, she said, a very quick offense compared to the other defeated Greensboro earlier in the year, “the girls could really dominate a team.” teams,” Lucas said. “They're definitely a 5-2. Do you think the team was looking Reflecting on the past four years, Hart beatable team, though, and we put every- ahead to a later match in the tournament? was wistful about the conclusion of her thing out on the court in the last match.” A. We were always looking to achieve intercollegiate athletic career. “I already miss Adding that the Scots held a height the best result possible and, in that the sport and playing organized volleyball,” advantage over the Bishops, junior defensive moment, our minds were set in getting she said days after the season ended. “I'll miss specialist Emily Bower echoed Lucas’ in the nationals. That didn’t mean that away trips and the memories made with the comments. “We quickened our game when we we wouldn’t have to fight for it. After four other seniors. And I’ll miss home games played them in the semi-finals, but because we playing Methodist, we practiced like because it's fun playing in front of friends and hadn't consistently played like that all season, warriors. If you’d have entered our locker family when they really got into the games.” it was tough,” she said. “We hung with them, room before the game, you could feel Augspurger added, “What I’ll miss though, even took a game off of them. We were the determination in the air. However, most about the team is being with all my all happy about that, considering Maryville sometimes things just do not work out. close friends and having fun every day.” took a game from CNU in the finals.” They had a great day on defense and so All five seniors were starters and The Bishops finished conference did we. They had as many chances as us, key contributors. Named to the all- play with a 9-2 record, the other USA- and both teams’ goalies were unbeliev- conference first team for her all-around Dwayne Hollis (2) sparked a comeback win against Greensboro. SI photo South loss coming against CNU, 3-0, able. Both teams deserved the victory. at home on October 24. The Bishops excellence, Hart ranked second on the completed a 70-yard pass play, running Anyway, I would point out that their compiled an overall mark of 20-11. team with 297 kills and 72 blocks during New Lax Coach Named back Jamal Smith broke a 90-yard (SI) The NC Wesleyan Department of keeper was “on fire” that day. For Lucas, the season’s highlight the regular season. A middle hitter, she run, Hollis returned an interception 40 Athletics has announced the appointment Q. Talk more about the play of the came at home against Greensboro on was third in digs with 315, while her 122 yards, and Jamias Wilson hauled in a of Emily Miller as the next head coach other team’s goaltender. October 5, when the Bishops shut out kills and .301 hitting percentage were 59-yard strike from Jackson. Hampus for the Bishops lacrosse program. A. That day was the greatest day in the the Pride 3-0, hours after crushing the team-bests in conference play. Ayers, the Lithen chipped in a 26-yard field goal Miller comes to Wesleyan after spending soccer life of Greensboro’s goalie. I won’t say Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels in the team’s libero, was a third-team selection the past year as the Sports Development Man- to complete the onslaught. there was only one key save. Every time the ager at Tacoma (Washington.) South Sound keeper had to intercept the ball was a key Staylor Named All-Conference after Team Shows Dramatic Improvement Sports. There, she developed and managed the company’s club development program, in save. Every single time we made a shot, it Rebecca Staylor headed up a trio tournament (The Bishops failed to qualify “I had trained all summer long and addition to overseeing and directing marquee was on target. Andri (Bjarnason, a striker on of Bishops who earned USA South in the end). when I finally scored my first goal of community events at the Tacoma Dome. Dur- the NCWC team) executed an exceptional All-Conference accolades in soccer. Staylor recalled that her team played the season, I was ecstatic,” she said. ing that time, Miller served as head lacrosse free-kick that sent the ball straight to the The conference’s leader in points with with energy and determination. “We Staylor is upbeat about next season, but coach for Pacific Lutheran University’s club right top corner, until the keeper saved it in 34 (11 goals, 12 assists), Staylor was made crisp passes on the ground, com- recognizes that the Bishops need to work team, a program that she was instrumental in an unbelievable flight. named a third team selection after leading municated well, and played as one unit hard on conditioning over the summer. getting off the ground. Q. How far did you think this team the Bishops to 6-10-1 record, a dramatic rather than as 11 individuals,” she said. Dedication is needed, she said, to increase From October 2010 to January 2012, could have gone in both the USA South improvement over its 2011 mark of 2-17. On a personal level, she said that player stamina and forestall injury. Miller served as owner-director of coaching tourney and the NCAA playoffs? It was Staylor’s second straight third-team besides winning the league scoring for Wildfire Lacrosse in Chandler, Arizona, A. “Granted,” she said, “we were more in where she created and operated a profitable The team was more than ready to win honor as she was joined on the all-conference title, her top moment occurred during shape than in previous years but we are not venture for developing club-level lacrosse. the USA South tournament. I don’t think any- team by freshman midfielder Sara Olsowski an early-season match, when she tallied in ‘soccer shape.’ We need to be able to The endeavor allowed her to gain valuable body would doubt that. However, the NCAA and sophomore defender Danielle Hickman a game-winner in OT against Spelman. sprint and jog for ninety minutes straight.” experience in hiring, training and supervising playoffs is something I’ve never been in, and I as honorable mention picks. Olsowski scored staff, as well as developing strategic partner- won’t be accurate by saying that we could have seven goals and added one assist, while Hick- ships with local businesses and schools, done something great. I’ll just say that the mere man anchored the Bishops defense. which should prove beneficial in recruiting. fact that we got to the NCAA playoffs would Staylor was pleased with the team’s Miller’s additional coaching experience have been an excellent achievement. improvement. “We showed a lot of heart,” includes a two-year stint as varsity head Q. Was this year’s team better than last year’s? all season, she said, adding that there was a coach at Corona High School in Tempe, A. Arizona from 2007-2009. She also served as In my opinion the only way to see notable increase in skill level on the pitch. “Our vice president of the Arizona Girls Lacrosse which team is better is taking both teams and players picked up their heads to find the open Association during that span, while founding making them play. We have different players pass,” she said, “instead of booting the ball. We and coordinating events for ThirdBiotech. with different skills, and both teams have had a lot of unselfish people. Everyone was A 2009 graduate of Arizona State University achieved different goals. It’s a hard choice. willing to sacrifice for the team’s success.” with a BS in park and recreation management, Q. Looking back on the entire season, The sophomore striker pointed to Miller was an active member of the university’s was it a good year? the LaGrange match as one highlight of club lacrosse program, and upon graduation, A. Well, the fact that we didn’t get to the 2012 season. Tied 2-2 in overtime, earned an athletic scholarship to Tiffin Univer- play the final is a hard. But we created the team won on a Dori Brooks goal sity (Ohio), where she began graduate work and used her final year of NCAA eligibility as a a good team bond and we have been a with seconds remaining. The victory player-coach for the Dragons’ inaugural lacrosse family all season. I think we cannot ask lifted the Bishops into 9th place, only team. She completed her MBA with a sports for more right now. one seed behind the final qualifier for the Rebecca Staylor (18) led the conference in total points with 34. SI photo management emphasis in December of 2011. (Sports Information contributed to this report.) 4 North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 November 16, 2012 CAMPUS LIFE Well-Attended Pep Rally Highlights 2012 Wesleyan Homecoming Activities By Rebecca Staylor thrilled with the pep rally’s display of school •฀Tuesday฀was฀kicked฀off฀by฀“Twin฀ Decree Staff Writer spirit and camaraderie. “This has been a ball,” Day”, where students found a friend Jesse Williams and Shamika said Mrs. Gray after the pep rally closed. on campus and they dressed alike. That Grenardo were named king and queen The event was was kicked off by night the Taylor Recreational Center held at North Carolina Wesleyan’s 2012 Northern Nash High’s marching band, and the “Ultimate Blow-out Show,” which homecoming festivities that included once hosts Delon Wicks and Grenardo brought a lot of students because Xboxes, a well-attended pep rally and a loss by arrived at the field, the pep rally went into Wiis, and ps3s were all supplied and the Bishop’s football team. full gear. Sarah Sallenger, a senior, said games were played on the big screens. The week of festivities included “This year’s pep rally was a lot of fun.” Also a green screen was displayed so events such as the football game, men’s Once Wicks and Grenardo sparked that students could make their own and women’s soccer games, volleyball the crowd, the first-year dance team music videos. “This has really been a fun games, and a variety of events scheduled preformed a six-minute routine to a vari- homecoming week, probably the best I’ve by CAB, such as “Pancakes and PJs”, ety of mixed tapes. When they finished, been to,” said freshman Sarah Olsowski. and “Family Feud.” Each day was as- the cheerleaders preformed three cheers. •฀Wednesday฀asked฀students฀to฀dress฀ signed a theme and students were asked Social Media Helped in their wackiest and tackiest outfit, and to show school spirit by participating and Due to the lack of participation at the pep later a mentalist show was preformed, dressing up in costumes for “Movie Star rally last year, CAB President Brittany Willis along with glow-in-the-dark kickball. Monday,” “Twin Tuesday,” “Whacky wanted to make not only the students, but “Everyone’s outfits were crazy,” said Tacky Wednesday,” “Throwback faculty and staff members more involved junior Laine Hicks. “Some people had Thursday,” and “Class Color Friday.” in the “NosiyCrazyWildCool” 2012 home- mixed matching socks on and silly “It was really cool seeing everyone coming celebrations. Willis had sophomore outfits. It was definitely different.” dressed up,” said freshman Myles Polo. Rebecca Staylor create informative home- •฀“Throw฀back฀Thursday”฀permitted฀ The Bishop’s pep rally was held at 8 Friday coming accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and students to dress up like they were night on Scalf Field. As the stands began to fill Facebook. All pages were updated daily with from a particular time in the past. Some up and attendees started crowding the field, it events, times, reminders, and pictures. With students wore suspenders, and others was estimated that over 300 students, faculty, Wesleyan engaging in social media, Willis wore tube socks. That night the Hart- and staff members were present. Attending as hoped it would encourage more involvement ness hosted “Survey Says,” which lets special guests, President and Mrs. Gray were in this year’s homecoming. students play “Family Feud” and win This year Willis wanted to include prizes such as Visa gift cards. Follow- Cookout Crushes people in the pep rally that would draw ing “Survey Says,” the Hartness held a huge crowd, such as athletes, students a “PJs and Pancake” party. Freshman Eric McRay’s “Collage Creations and All That Jazz” is on exhibit at the RM Fast-Food involved in clubs, and coaches. While Cody Nettles said, “I had a really good Mims Gallery. Photo courtesy E. Adelman the volleyball team was busy play- time at the Pancake Party. There were a Competitors Again ing in Everett gym, head women’s lot of my friends there.” By Decree Staff soccer coach Beverly Biancur, head •฀Friday฀was฀“Class฀Color”฀day.฀ TV Critic Pans ‘Honey Boo Cookout trounced other area fast-food men’s soccer coach Frankie Taal, and Seniors wore gold, juniors wore establishments in the Decree’s third annual, assistant football coach Joe Cockerham orange, sophomores wore green, and Boo,’ Likes ‘Living with Jonas’ informal restaurant poll, with three chicken all attended the pep rally this year. freshmen wore red. Though Friday was By Emily Ivey viewer interested, especially with restaurants finishing second through fourth. The coaches were all asked to select a huge day for the Bishops attending Decree Staff Writer the knowledge that their love is the The Greensboro-based chain led two players from their team to engage the pep rally, it was also a big night for It’s that time of the year again, the glue of the show. The show is a lot the way with 77 points, followed in a competition. Each member was to the Bishops’ volleyball team. It beat time for laughter, heartbreak, and cleaner than most reality shows, by Zaxby’s (45) and a Chick-fil-A hold a blue streamer in one hand, and a Greensboro and Mary Baldwin, both second-guessing. being that Kevin and Danielle are (42). Rounding out the top five were yellow streamer in the other, and when by 3-0 scores. To top off the victories, There is much to captivate us a strong Christian couple which is Bojangle’s (30) and McDonald’s (22). Grenardo shouted “Go” it was off to the Bishops honored seniors Anna on TV. Some are old favorites like acknowledged on the show multiple The Decree asked 36 members of the races. Staylor, a women’s soccer Hart, Erin Augspurger, Kristi Lucas, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Glee,” while times. You would not be wast- the Wesleyan community to rank their player, completed the competition Meredith Smith, and Shana Ayers. others are new programs like “Here ing your time with “Living with three favorite fast-food restaurants. first. With teammate Chelsea Laurens, Following the pep rally, a party Comes Honey Boo Boo,” “Breaking Jonas,” especially if you’re a Jonas Twenty-seven responses came from finishing shortly after, and Biancur was held at the Hartness Center. It Amish,” and “Living with Jonas.” fan. It airs on Sunday nights at 10. students — sophomores, juniors and finishing in third, the women’s soccer was marred by an incident that “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” Now on to existing shows. seniors –– who gave an overwhelming team won the first event of the night. occurred outside the center. Early is known for causing controversy, “Grey’s Anatomy” is back on ABC number of votes to Cookout. Twelve After the competition between Saturday morning, Dean of Students which is why it probably gets so for its ninth season. It has gone ranked it first, while five others put it the sports teams, it was time for the Randy Williams informed all students many viewers every week. The back to its roots with Meredith’s second or third. four classes to see who was the most via e-mail that there had been a show is about Alana “Honey Boo life being the entire story plot. Student Phil Harris typifies the pas- lyrically talented. This idea of class- gun-wielding incident. There were Boo” Thompson, a child pageant This is definitely a shout-out to sion that students expressed for Cookout, vs.-class competition was proposed by no reported injuries. The incident queen, and her family. Her family all of the die-hard fans who have whose Rocky Mount drive-thru Laurens. She explained that the emcees happened around 1:50 a.m. on the life proves to be anything but cookie been watching the series since it restaurant is located on North Wesleyan called out a class and had the DJ play a Hartness lawn. The reported suspects cutter. She has three sisters, all of premiered back in 2005. It also Boulevard. “It’s cheap, it tastes good, specific song, and when the DJ stopped were said by Williams to be “non- whom have different fathers and seems to be going back to its more and there’s a good variety,” he said. it was the class’ job to finish the song student males.” Five shots were fired none is in the picture. Honey Boo romantic roots as well (calling all Cookout sells hamburgers, chicken together. The seniors sang “This is while a security and police officer Boo’s father and mother have been Meredith and Derek fans!). There sandwiches and BBQ, and it offers a how we do it”; followed by the juniors, were on the scene, and more officers together for eight years and show no are more romantic scenes with all long list of homemade milkshakes. who sang “The Fresh Prince of Bel-air responded after the shots were fired. indication of ever getting married. of our favorite couples. By the end Many customers select a Cookout tray Theme Song”, the sophomores, who “This reality is a reminder that the threat to One of the older sisters, Anna, had of each episode, you will not only for $3.99. It features a sandwich with sang “P.Y.T” by Michael Jackson; and safety can always emerge,” Williams said. a baby on the show at age 17; it be crying, but your heart will be two side orders from a list that includes the freshmen, who sang “Wannabe” by On Saturday the women’s soccer became infamous because the child left fluttering. It is by far the most hush puppies, fries, coleslaw, chili, onion the Spice Girls. The seniors took first team defeated William Peace College. was born with a sixth finger. worthwhile show on television right rings, chicken nuggets and corn dogs. place by finishing the song. The Bishops scored in the 5th minute Over all, I would say that this show now. Make sure to turn on your Akeem Bangurah likes that Cookout “The pep rally was really success- with a Dori Brooks goal, assisted by is not worth watching. Watching it, I TVs to ABC Thursday nights at 9! gives customers their “money’s worth.” ful,” Laurens said, “and I think a lot of Olsowski. Fifteen minutes into the could literally feel some of my brain Also, for its fourth season, JoAnn “JoJo” Brockington “loves the students had a good time. I feel like the match, Olsowski netted one off a pass cells dying. It is nothing but proof “Glee” has shown that it can still burgers” while Jaquan Evans orders the class competition was really successful.” from Staylor, who later scored in the that bad parenting exists in America. get some amazing songs stuck in chicken strips and a double fries. After all competitions were 27th minute. Then Johanna Wallinder Just in case you want to watch it, it your head. It follows a lot of our Cookout is Tyler Payne’s favorite finished, the 2012 homecoming court scored an insurance goal, assisted by airs on TLC Wednesdays at 9 p.m. old favorite characters, post-high fast-food restaurant, “because of the was announced. The queen and king Staylor, in the 51st minute. Another new TLC reality show, school. The new season is also in- low prices, wide variety and the quality were seniors Williams and Grenardo. The same day the men’s soccer “Breaking Amish,” is also making troducing some new characters into of the food,” he said. Jennifer Fowler and Josh Rogers took team faced their toughest challenge a huge splash onto the TV scene. the series. This year the creators DeShon Slade offered a similar the title of princess and prince for the of the season against Greensboro TLC took six people who were have tried to add more sex appeal. endorsement. “It’s very fast and the junior class, while Charlei Simpson College. Fighting for the top seed raised in the Amish community In particular, Rachel is on a mission food is very good,” he said, noting “I and Isaiah Morrow won Duchess and in the conference, the Bishops had and put them in New York City to to become more of a woman since always order a cookout tray.” Dutch for the sophomore class, and a rough start, letting Greensboro’s try to adapt to the more frenetic she is now in New York trying to Zaxby’s second-place finish was count and countess were won by fresh- Drew Clukey score in the first 14 way of life. However, the way that compete against so many others for powered by faculty and staff. Among men Devonte Blan and Brii Metts. minutes of play. But one goal was the participants are being taught a chance in the spotlight. So far it is the nine surveyed, four selected it as Homecoming week began on not setting the Bishops back. Andri seems to be following a stereotype proving to be the best season of the their first choice. September 30. To demonstrate school Bjarnson, Isai Gonzalez and Malick of the young party life. They are show ever to appear. It comes on Ann Watson likes the Big Zak meal spirit, students were asked to help Chune racked up three goals to put not being exposed to other ways of Fox Thursday nights at 9. with three chicken strips, fries, toasted decorate the campus by tying blue and the men’s team ahead. After letting living, which may lead to a result “19 Kids and Counting” came bread and a drink. Patricia Holloman and gold ribbons on the trees, and painting Greensboro’s Earl Floyd score a goal that can be catastrophic. The show back on TLC for its tenth season Cindy Davis enjoy the “Zalads,” as both the windows in the Hartness and Hard- in the box, the Bishops held a 3-2 is disturbing to watch and the only this year. As the Duggar fam- mentioned the fresh, healthy ingredients ees Café. “I really enjoyed homecom- lead. With ten minutes remaining in entertainment value may be if you ily keeps growing, so does the and the crunchy onion topping. ing week,” Williams said. “I’m really regulation Bjarnson tallied his second are studying psychology. It shows excitement of wondering what will Other vote-getters were Subway (19 going to miss all my friends.” goal and Alambi Clarke netted the on TLC Sunday nights at 10. happen next. Now, we watch not total points), Taco Bell (19), Wendy’s Daily Themes Bishops fifth goal, leading them to E! has also brought out a new just for the sake of Jim Bob and (15), Sheetz (12), Domino’s and Papa •฀Monday฀students฀dressed฀up฀as฀ their victory. reality show that seems to appeal Michelle, but to witness the grow- John’s (7 each), Sonic (5), Smithfield their favorite movie stars. Later Mon- The Battling Bishop’s football team fell to a broader audience. “Living with ing love story of Josh and Anna. BBQ (5), and Burger King (2). Two day night the Hartness Center held the short of a win Saturday, losing to Method- Jonas” is all about Kevin and Dani- They continue to be an amazingly students voted “Chinese” for their second “We Can Make You Laugh” comedy ist, 34-13. Greg Edwards, Laron Ellebe, elle Jonas as they adapt to their cute couple, whose love for one choice, without specifying a restaurant. show. Students were able to win T-shirts Jamias Williams, and Hampus Lithen all new married life. The two have to another remains strong. The audi- In the poll, a restaurant was awarded and prize money for participation in the contributed to the Bishops 13 points. face tough decisions like whether ence is also left wondering when five points for a first-place vote, three comedians’ acts. “The comedy show Senior Marcelo Prata was impressed they want to have kids and whether the two of them will have their for a second, and one for a third. was a lot funnier than I expected,” said with the week’s festivities. “If everyone Kevin, a musician, should go back third child. The show continues on (Editor’s Note: In an upcoming issue, the junior Tori Jones. “The comedians can continue to attend events like this on tour. Such decisions keep the Tuesday nights at 9. Decree will present results of its poll for area really got the crowd involved and I and just be themselves,” he said, “we sit-down restaurants.) hope they come back next year.” can make a small campus great.”