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September 13, 2018 The First Issue Volume XCIX.2 H-SC Hires New Director of High Adventure cation program now available at Students can find monthly sched- H-SC, Mr. Schmolesky encourages ules of activities on flyers distributed students to come and try out one of around campus, the digital CCTV the many activities planned. Activi- boards in Pannill Commons, or by Elijah Edwards ’22 ties such as hiking, mountain biking, visiting the Office of Student Affairs. Guest Contributor whitewater kayaking, and more will All students are welcome to use take place both on and off campus the High Adventure Program to build throughout the Fall semester. The character, test their limits, gain techni- Hampden-Sydney College wel- program seeks to enrich the personal cal skills, and form a deeper sense of self comes Mr. Scott Schmolesky, director lives of students relative to their level by connecting with their surrounding of the new High Adventure program, of experience, so all are welcome to environment. Though “High Adven- this year to lead a series of outdoor enjoy the exciting challenges of the ture” may seem like a daunting title, activities designed to provide students outdoors. Most programs are free students need not fear the rigor of the with enriching and engaging experi- of charge, provide necessary equip- activities, as Mr. Schmolesky actively ences outside of their academic lives. ment, and satisfy the needs of begin- guides each event. He reassured stu- With a formalized outdoor edu- ners to more advanced outdoorsmen. Continued on page 4 Senate Snapshot: September 10th Largest Freshman Class of The Key. According to Senator Sa- passed by the body of the Senate. mard, it seems unlikely that the faculty The second bill was Senate Bill will vote the proposal down, and even #13 which was The Recycling Act of in History Arrives if they do Dean of Students Sabatini 2018, which stated a two-phase plan could bypass the faculty. Elections to place recycling bins around campus. Marshall McClung brought up the Keifer D. Pfister ’20 may be held soon, but the House will The first phase would be implemented fact that “the school tried new tech- Staff Writer not start meeting until next semester. next year in the Academic Buildings Ian Lichacz ’22 niques this year for recruitment.” One There were three bills proposed and in the Blakes. The second phase Guest Contributor such technique was a move away from at the meeting. The first bill was Sen- would include a recycling initiative country club style meet and greets to Senate Chairman Larry Pullen be- ate Bill #12, sponsored by Senator during matriculation of next year for more casual events like Buffalo Wild gan the Senate meeting on the 10th Francis, which was the Equality of students, specifically to enable new Dean Anita Garland offered the Wings football nights. Another new of September. After the call to order, the Branches Act, which in no simple freshman to establish better habits. annual welcome to new students on the tactic was to set up a fantasy football Senator Samard gave an update about terms makes the Senate Chairman This bill was passed; however, not lawn of Venable last week, announcing league between students within geo- the status of the newly created House an equal member of the Executive unanimously. Both Senator Corini that the class of 2022 is the “largest graphic areas that had expressed an in- of Delegates. The House of Delegates Board, a panel that includes the Court and Senator Facemire voted in ne- freshman class ever.” In fact the Class terest in attending Hampden-Sydney. was passed by the Senate last year; Chairman and Student Body Presi- gation. Facemire said “I was in favor of ’22 includes 30 more students than Surprisingly, though, this larger however, according to the update the dent. This will affect housing stand- of the bill overall, but I would have last year’s freshman class with a total freshman class sent in fewer applica- faculty have not voted on the topic yet, ings as well as recognition in school liked to see the overall cost, and I’d of 343 newly enrolled underclassmen. tions than in previous years; there were hence the reason that it was kept out publications. It was unanimously Continued on page 4 Associate Dean of Admissions Continued on page 5 In this issue... H-SC Holds Raft Opinions: Trump High Adventure Cont., H-SC’s Future Plans, Tiger Soccer, Fantasy Debate, pg. 2; Rod- Loyalty Hurts GOP, Senate Cont., Trump pg. 5; Tiger Football, Football pg. 7; knock Column, pg. 3 VA vs. CA, pg. 3 Cont. pg. 4 College Football pg. 6 Astroworld Review pg. 8 Page 2 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 13, 2018 INFO The Hampden-Sydney Tiger H-SC Holds Fourth Annual Founded 31 January 1920 by J. B. Wall ’19 Raft Debate Chad Pisano Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Jack Weaver Wade Bredin Copy Editor News Editor buoyancy and observational astron- storytelling was how humans learned omy would help keep the raft afloat best, pointing to her competitors as Shelby Hanna Stewart Thames and navigate it safely to dry land. He presenting examples of storytelling Opinion Editor Sports Editor further contended that literature was in their own arguments. Countering Shelby Hanna ’20 at best science fiction and that actual all of this, Dr. Utzinger claimed that Auman Skinner Opinion Editor science would be needed to rebuild the professors were arguing that they Business Manager civilization after the apocalypse. Dr. could bring about what it is that they Gyurovski argued that, as the social study, even though they have no real Staff Writers Hampden-Sydney’s Fourth An- sciences were the youngest division, practical knowledge. He argued that Keifer Pfister nual Raft Debate was the “best one yet” they would be the future. According any elementary schooler could learn Hank Hollingshead according to Dalton P. Hall ’19, Presi- to his case, the natural sciences lacked the level of astronomy needed to navi- Garrett Barton III dent of the Unity Alliance, the orga- any ability to address relevant, deeply gate by the stars, that literature and nization which put on the debate. On human questions, and the humani- books were needed but not literature Guest Contributors September 5th, Crawley Forum was a ties asked those questions but lacked professors, and that rationality existed Dalton Hall before psychology ever started study- Jasper Greene “Students would be better off if ing it. Rather than abstract knowl- Easton Powell edge, Dr. Utzinger argued that hard Elijah Edwards work and teamwork would be needed. Ian Lichacz they saved their resources... and Students would be better off if they Michael Van Citters saved their resources for themselves filled the extra seat with books.” and filled the extra seat with books. Advisor While Dr. Frusetta moderated the Dr. James Frusetta packed house; well over one hundred any adequate method of inquiry to debate, the vote came down to the au- people were in attendance as us stu- discover answers. Social sciences, on dience. 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relatively mute on many of his most Jasper Greene ’19 best part about Virginia is the sea- outrageous policies and statements. Guest Contributor sons,” and it’s something I am defi- Chad Pisano ’19 This has had two deleterious effects Easton Powell ’22 nitely awaiting. California, especially Editor-in-Chief on the status of the Republican Par- Guest Contributor by the coast, never gets true seasons, ty; firstly, it has driven the previously When one looks into buying one and I have only seen snow twice there. large wing of moderate Republicans of Mopar’s economy cars, an out- My the first two weeks of being In my opinion the greatest thing As President Donald Trump’s either out of politics, like Jeff Flake standing legacy of poor quality and in Virginia has taught me a lot after about Virginia is the atmosphere of influence continues to permeate or Paul Ryan, or marginalized them horrific incompetence becomes ap- spending my first eighteen years in San genuine friendliness and southern throughout the Republican Party, its to the point where they’re effectively parent almost immediately. Mercifully, Diego living on the California coast. hospitality. It truly has California attractiveness to independent voters non-factors. Secondly, and probably that is not the case with the modern First, the humidity freaking sucks! beat on the social environment. Mi- diminishes. While a few years ago most impactful, is that this shift in the Dodge Dart (produced from 2013- The rain and moisture that is in the chael Armen ’22, a native of Vista, President Trump was considered a pa- ideology of the party will likely reduce 2016). Long gone are the days of the air is a great trade off to the countless California, exclaimed that the big- riah by most of the GOP, today he is the number of votes it gets from in- Avenger, Caliber, and Second-Gener- fires that plague California, though. gest difference he observed was “the viewed as almost a demi-god by some dependent or unaffiliated Americans. ation Neon. Now we have a punchy One of the major differences about use of the word ‘y’all’ and the differ- Republicans because of his pull with The moderate Republican used Ford Focus competitor, which delivers the two areas is the contrast between ent accents.” The copious amount conservative voters. He has effectively to be an extremely common sight the sporty package that the aforemen- the flora and fauna. It is refreshing of new slang I have learned in these used this status to exert further and in Congress. My own congressman, tioned models lied to us about being. to actually see green plants and trees last couple weeks is astounding. further control over the party and over Leonard Lance, is emblematic of the Both of my test cars sported the rather than having to stare at the Overall, the California coast two years has built a system which kind of fiscally conservative, socially base 2.0l DOHC engine that makes brown, barren landscape of a drought- definitely has its advantages, such requires low-profile Republicans liberal or aloof Republican that holds a respectable 160hp (if this humble ridden state. Additionally, while it as the constant seventy-five degree running in primaries to closely align sway in the Northern states. Trump’s power output turns you off there is a is nice to actually breathe smog free weather and tanned girls, but Vir- themselves with him and high-pro- firebrand, war hawkish and high- 2.4l engine and a turbocharged 1.4l air, I do miss the ocean breeze. Jake ginia is quite an amazing place to file Republicans like Senators Mitch Dunk ’22, a life-long native from live with the abundance of wild- Continued on page 4 Continued on page 8 McConnell or Paul Ryan to remain Loudoun County, Virginia, said, “The life and the warm feelings in the air. Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 13, 2018

High Adventure Senate Republican Fealty to Continued Snapshot Trump Continued dents in a recent interview that “You ally become a top competitor in the Continued don’t have to be outdoorsy” to partake nation for similar college-level pro- in the activities. However, students grams, ideally in four to five years. rather see more money go to build- spending nature intrinsically alien- ates. Now, hardline conservatives have with more experience are welcome Currently, Mr. Schmolesky is ing renovations” and Senator Corini ates him from a lot of conservatives in been chosen by primary voters ener- to serve as co-leaders during events. focused on using his experience in said “I’m concerned that the scope of Northern states. Because he demands gized by Trump and are in many cases Mr. Schmolesky discussed his outdoor programming to engage the project is too large for the limited absolute loyalty from his party, and facing uphill battles in liberal states. short-term goals for the program and students and establish a solid foun- time schedule the bill has proposed” punishes the disobedient with ostra- The tough battles that these con- mentioned he is looking to “iden- dation for the program’s future. Mr. The Senate hopes to work closely with cism, this type of conservativism has servatives face in traditionally liberal tify students who will act as leaders,” Schmoleksy’s master’s in the instruc- the Environmental Activism Club. begun to be replaced with the Trump or swing states cannot be understated. particularly experienced juniors and tion of outdoor education befit him The third bill was Senate Bill brand conservativism. Unfortunately, Sure, they may win this fall. But that’s seniors who know the local area well. well for the position, and his guided #14, sponsored by Senator Fran- many of his messages do not resonate not likely, especially because unaffili- One such student, Resident Advi- tours to various eco-tourism spots, in- cis, which was The Outdoor Furni- with people outside of the states that ated American voters—voters crucial sor David Fluharty ’20, worked with cluding a unique experience to kayak ture Act, which authorized the Of- he won. By championing his causes to winning any election—tend to side Mr. Schmolesky over the summer. in the Carolinas sound make for a fice of Student Affairs to purchase and his candidates only, and allowing with more moderate candidates. His- furniture for the outdoor area of no room for disagreement or differ- torically, independent voters have sided “‘It’s more than the outdoors; it’s an avenue for Cushing Hall. A provision says that ing opinions, President Trump has with the Republican party, because the students can petition the OSA for silenced many of his party’s moder- messages of less taxes, less spending, leadership and teambuilding opportunities.’” additional furniture, such as picnic and keeping things generally the same Serving as president of the Cycling bright future of the program. Con- tables, anywhere on college property. are messages resonant with almost Club and vice president of the Out- sequently, the idea of expanding his Two club proposals were dis- anyone. Now, however, many Repub- siders Club, David discussed some of work to head a formalized program of cussed, and one club was reviewed. licans are advancing or defending is- what Mr. Schmolesky and the program High Adventure at a liberal arts col- First the club proposal for the HSC sues like travel bans, building a wall on have to offer the students of H-SC. lege that emphasizes character devel- Ultimate Frisbee club and then for the Mexican border, and a budget that “Mr. Schmolesky is an ex- opment drew him to work at H-SC. the Academic Competition club. The threw the fiscal conservativism Tea tremely enthusiastic individual. He His colleague in the Office of HSC Ultimate Frisbee club hopes Party Republicans promised in 2010 is looking forward to getting in- Student Affairs, Dean Robert Sab- to play informal games about once a into the wind. They face a new, more volved with student organizations batini, comments on the neces- week throughout the semester; for ad- liberal and reinvigorated left—some- and encouraging the young men sity of an outdoor program at H-SC. ditional information contact Jackson thing that might actually help them, of Hampden-Sydney to enjoy the “It’s more than the outdoors; Robertson at [email protected]. if the average American deems the benefits offered by the outdoors.” it’s an avenue for leadership and The Academic Competition club is a new left worse than the new right. But Recalling his experience working teambuilding opportunities.” collegiate level quiz bowl club. They President Trump’s domination and with Mr. Schmolesky, David states: Along with leadership and the hope to practice weekly and attend subsequent reshaping of his party cer- “I would say he is a well orga- opportunity for students to test their competitions across the region; for tainly won’t help Republicans appeal nized and motivated individual—I’m skills in teamwork, Dean Sabbatini additional information contact John President Donald Trump to the average American moderate. excited to see what he achieves on reiterates Mr. Schmolesky’s point Hancock at [email protected]. (Photo: whitehouse.gov) this hill. If you have any questions or about opportunities for student lead- ideas [he] is easy to talk to and always ership in the program, mentioning receives students with an open ear.” student workers may be employed Mr. Schmolesky’s evident enthu- to handle on-campus excursions Join our staff! siasm and organization will likely like the newly built ropes course. Writers, photographers, cartoonists and critics are all welcome to support his long-term goals as well. Aside from the ropes course, In addition to getting students to students can look forward to ex- join The Tiger. Shoot us an email at [email protected], or drop disconnect from their phone screens citing off-campus excursions. Mr. and adopt a healthier lifestyle, he Schmolesky welcomes students to in on our next weekly meeting held Tuesday, the 18th at 5:30pm. plans to bring long-term consis- de-stress on an overnight kayak tency and national acclaim to H- camping trip on Lake Briery Creek No application or experience necessary. SC’s High Adventure Program. As or attend a hands-on wilderness sur- an all-male college, he believes the vival course. With high hopes for the uniqueness of the program may draw High Adventure program, he wel- The Hampden-Sydney Tiger prospective students in, and eventu- comes all students to join the journey. 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President Stimpert on the Plans Largest Freshman and Priorities for the Future Class Continued HSC’s most obvious distinction from lum in the coming semesters. HSC the rest of American higher education currently offers an Environmental 334 less applications to be exact. With getting high school students to actu- is its all-male component, the school Science minor and plans to develop lower application numbers and more ally apply to Hampden-Sydney and is distinct in many other ways; its mis- it into a major, most likely to match students putting down deposits than become interested in the first place. sion of “forming good men and good the recent increase in demand for ever before; the admission office’s new With application submission rates citizens,” its legacy of patriotism, its environmental studies. In the Psy- techniques must be working in getting down, we can only hope that this excellent faculty and staff, and its rhet- chology Department, a Neuroscience Michael Van Citters ’22 young men to join the brotherhood. coming year’s numbers will be more oric requirement— a program which major is being developed with the Guest Contributor According to Mr. McClung, de- bountiful. That way Hampden-Sydney many other colleges have abandoned. intent of preparing students for new spite a smaller application pool the can continue its important mission of President Stimpert explained that medical science fields like artificial Class of 2022 did meet the school’s forming good men and good citizens. one of his main goals is to focus on intelligence. The school is also pre- recruitment goal of 340 students and When asked about this situation, In his remarks at the 2018 Open- improving the school’s retention and paring for some big renovations like is one of the most qualified incom- Freshman Woody Parsons had this to ing Convocation Ceremony, Hamp- graduation rates, expressing hope construction of the new Center for ing classes ever at Hampden-Sydney. say: “As a brotherhood we should help den-Sydney’s President Dr. Larry that the College’s culture would veer Rhetoric and Communication, to be The big question, then, is how encourage people we know to apply to Stimpert emphasized the school’s away from emphasizing that 1/3 of completed by next year, as well as the will Hampden-Sydney increase the Hampden-Sydney. We don’t need to commitment to academic excellence. all enrollees do not graduate and addition of one the largest freshman amount of incoming applications? be out knocking on doors or anything, He also reiterated the administra- toward fostering a more character- classes in the College’s history. Presi- The admissions office does not seem but just helping people we may know tion’s ambitious goals of fortifying driven environment. In a fraternal dent Stimpert said that the trend of to have a problem with getting in- understand the amazing opportuni- the school’s reputation nationally, community where people can ask for larger freshman classes will continue terested students to join the broth- ties Hampden-Sydney has to offer.” maintaining an atmosphere of sound help, Stimpert explained, students are into the future and that enrollment erhood. The challenge rather lies in learning, and encouraging broth- more likely to seek help from profes- will level out at around 1,200 students. erhood at HSC. In an interview, sors, on-campus resources, or student President Stimpert elaborated on leaders like Resident Advisors so that the administration’s plans to for- they can thrive in a rigorous academic tify the College’s stature nationwide program. When students take ad- “In a fraternal community where people can ask for help... students are more likely to thrive in a rigorous academic program” and improve its academic programs. vantage of the resources provided by First, President Stimpert men- the school, they will feel as though tioned that one of the principle chal- they belong there. President Stimpert lenges that a private college faces is maintains a student cannot have a funding. Because Hampden-Sydney great experience at Hampden-Sydney does not receive the benefit of state until he has a good picture of where support like many large universities, he belongs, and ensuring that each steady enrollment and the recruitment student has access to the resources of students who can excel is imperative needed to succeed is of paramount im- to the College’s fiscal health. Equally portance to the HSC Administration. imperative to a healthy, balanced Having recently added both Bio- budget is effectively communicating chemistry and Physics/Engineering Hampden-Sydney’s uniqueness to majors to the school’s curriculum, prospective students and distinguish- the administration is actively seek- ing its offerings from those of other ing to implement the addition of two colleges and universities. Although new majors to the school’s curricu- Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 13, 2018 SPORTS Tiger Football Begins Season The College Football With Sluggish Start Roundup

for a total of 330 yards. The offense has This past Saturday, the Tigers had lead in the third quarter, but A&M lost an absolute stud at wide receiver in their first home game of the season did not surrender. They clawed their Cam Johnson, whose remarkable 2017 against CNU, and lost a close one 17- way back into the game behind stellar season earned him the title of ODAC 13. Cobb continued to rack up the stat play from quarterback Kellen Mond, offensive player of the year. Despite sheet, completing 31 passes for 399 who had 430 yards and three touch- Garrett Barton III ’21 this, there was not a void left behind. yards and a touchdown. Once again, Garrett Barton III ’21 downs with no interceptions against Guest Contributor Instead, junior Major Morgan has Morgan and Smith found plenty of Guest Contributor arguably the best front seven in the taken over as Cobb’s top target, and success: the former had 100 yards on country. The Aggies brought the game against Averett he caught eight passes eight catches and the latter caught within two points with 46 seconds for 100 yards. Coach Favret was opti- the ball twelve time for 108 yards left, yet failed to complete the game- The Tigers’ football team has mistic about the unit’s growth, stating and his first career touchdown. How- tying two-point conversion. Thus, stumbled out of the gate, losing its that “Alec Cobb has developed into ever, H-SC’s running game continued Week two of the 2018 college Clemson escaped with a 28-26 win. first two games to Averett College a very good QB. Aside from Major to disappoint. The Tigers only ob- football season is in the books, and Despite the narrow victory against and Christopher Newport Univer- (Morgan), look for Dillon Costello, tained 36 yards on 19 attempts. Cobb while we did not witness any tremen- an unranked opponent, this contest sity, respectively. This week, they will Blake Page, and Nick Kallivokas to be was sacked 7 times as well, which dous upsets or season-altering finish- was not a sign that Clemson is unde- look to make some key adjustments viable weapons for us.” Interestingly, shows that the offensive line has es, we did learn a bit more about which serving of their number two ranking. as they prepare to take on the Uni- one of Cobb’s most effective new pass- some serious room for improvement. teams are for real and which are not. Rather, it marked the beginning of versity of New England this Saturday. catchers isn’t even a wide receiver. With two losses under their belt, In the most recent Associated the Jimbo Fisher era at Texas A&M, The season began on September Freshman running back Kaleb Smith it is now or never for the Tigers’ foot- Press Top 25, there were almost no and put them on the map as a force 2nd at Averett, where the Tigers fell has burst onto the scene as a starter, ball team. If they can make the prop- changes to the top ten. Alabama, to be reckoned with in the SEC West. 33-14. Due to inclement weather, and in his first game he had eight re- er adjustments, the team has more Clemson, Georgia, and Ohio State The only two matchups between the game was postponed from Sat- ceptions for 93 yards. Having a player than enough talent to succeed in the respectively remained in the top four, ranked teams in week two were urday the 1st to the following day. I who can effectively catch the ball out ODAC this year. Next week’s game while Oklahoma leaped over Wiscon- both, interestingly, important intra- reached out to Head Coach Marty of the backfield adds a dynamic aspect against ODAC opponent Emory and sin for the fifth spot. Similarly to week conference games. The first of which Favret to hear about how the delay to the Tigers’ offense. “’Dynamic’ is Henry will serve as an important op- one, this past weekend featured some took place in Columbia, SC, where affected the team. He responded “We the right word for Kaleb. He has the portunity to turn the season around. hate to make excuses, but we were a chance to be special…”, said Favret. tired football team in the 2nd half. 6 “...after this Saturday we should hours on a bus and a 4 hour wait in a locker room on Saturday night were see the standings get a signifi- difficult.” While this peculiar start to the season certainly threw the team off a bit, their on-the-field issues cant shake-up.” were clear. Per Favret, “In particular, intriguing non-conference matchups. number three Georgia took on their the turnovers and poor tackling were Playoff contender Oklahoma dis- division rival, the 24th ranked South glaring issues Sunday. Clearly, their mantled Chip Kelly and UCLA by Carolina Gamecocks. Many fans and team speed and size gave us troubles.” a score of 49-21, behind five touch- experts placed the Bulldogs on ‘up- H-SC allowed 306 yards rushing downs from star quarterback Kyler set alert’ for this game due to Caro- and nine yards per carry, while only Murray. Herm Edwards (yes, that lina having a raucous home stadium putting up 56 yards of their own on Herm Edwards) led his Arizona State environment and their most talented the ground. In addition to their de- team to a huge win over 15th ranked team since Steve Spurrier’s departure. fensive struggles, the Tigers also Michigan State, breaking the Sun However, UGA set the tone early, turned the ball over five times with Devils into the 23rd overall spot and jumping out to a 14-0 lead only three three interceptions and two fumbles. sending the Spartans down to 25th. minutes and ten seconds into the On offense, the Tigers picked up The most contentious non-con- game. Carolina stayed close in the first right where they left off last season, ference matchup and best game of the half, but Georgia buried them in the effectively passing the ball to a variety week took place in College Station, second, outscoring the Gamecocks of receivers. Senior quarterback Alec TX, as 2nd ranked Clemson traveled 21-0 in the third quarter. What be- Cobb completed 33 of his 53 passes Griffin Davis (photo: hsc.edu) to take on the unranked Texas A&M Continued on page 8 Aggies. Clemson jumped out to a 21-6 September 13, 2018 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 SPORTS Tiger Soccer Looks to Improve Fantasy Football on Last Season Weekly Picks

year the Tigers finished their 2017 totaling 110 minutes of hard fought DOWN: season 10-7-1 (overall) and hope soccer. This game tested the grit of the Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota to improve upon that this season. Hampden-Sydney fans, who showed Vikings John Donohue ’22 The soccer team opened their their true dedication from the begin- Cook was expected to be one of Guest Contributor season with two scrimmages against ning of the match, through a 20-min- Garrett Barton III ’21 the top backs in fantasy this year, and Roanoke and Christopher Newport in ute lightning delay and all the way to Staff Writer he still very well could be one. How- August, and then immediately faced the end of both overtimes. William ever, he disappointed owners in week Johns Hopkins to begin their regular Peace was out to an early 2-0 lead in The Hampden-Sydney Soccer one against the 49ers, losing a fumble season. Though they fell 2-1 to the the second half only to be answered team began their 2018 season a few UP: and only averaging 2.5 yards per carry. Blue Jays, the Tigers fought hard. The nearly three minutes after their second weeks ago. The Tigers hope to have He’s still a threat to catch the ball out Blue Jays scored two goals early in the goal by Paul Mahaffy. With the score a very positive and successful year Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas of the backfield, and receives a heavy first half and the Tigers answered with 2-1 in favor of Peace and the match despite some early season injuries. City Chiefs target share. It’s worth noting that 2nd a successful penalty kick, followed by a coming to an end, Hunter Weiland As it stands, the Tigers are 2-2-1 The second-year quarterback got string back Latavius Murray had 11 shutout in the second half. The follow- rifled a shot from 35 yards out that overall after back to back wins over his first start this past Sunday and carries, but he won’t challenge Cook’s ing day, the tired Tigers fell to Mary beat the goalie and found the back- Southern Virginia and Averett. Af- showed off his trademark big arm, role too much. Lower your expecta- Washington 5-0. Mary Washington left post to extend the game into extra ter the game, Eli Strong expressed scoring 4 TDS on 256 yards pass- tions for Dalvin, but expect him to re- scored 3 goals in the first 13 minutes time. Ultimately, the match ended in how the team was thrilled with their ing. This week he takes on a Steelers gain his mojo soon enough. This week, and shut out the Tigers’ attack. Just a draw after 2 overtime periods. Re- performance. He also said that they defense with some significant holes, he plays the Packers at Lambeau. were looking to carry this momen- three days later, the Tigers had a very cently, the Tigers emerged victorious and this game should be a shoot- arduous game against William Peace against Southern Virginia in a 4-0 tum into their next game, as they are out. If you’ve got him, start him. Week 2 Prediction: 18 Carries, 4 resulting in a draw after two overtimes match at home at Hellmuth-Gibson currently on a winning streak. Last Rec, 90 Total Yards Field. H-SC dominated play, outscor- Week 2 Prediction: 285 yards, 3 ing the opponent 26-2 and not allow- TD’s, 1 INT ing a shot on goal until the 76th min- Cam Newton, QB, Carolina ute in the game. Hunter Weiland had Panthers another impressive performance, con- Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Newton had a decent showing sisting of two goals and phenomenal Bengals against Dallas week one, with 219 to- defensive play. The other goal scorers Mixon has clearly become the tal yards and a touchdown. However, were Paul Mahaffy in the 3rd minute workhorse back in Cincy over Gio it is evident that this won’t be a good and Jack Sweney at the 77th minute. Bernard. Against the Colts in week year for the Panthers’ passing game, as Coach DiNuzzo commented after the one, he had 17 carries for 95 yards they lack a reliable number one receiv- game saying, “Good team effort and and a TD while adding five catches er. Not to mention, Newton’s favorite it was about time we got into the win for 54 yards. He is playing Baltimore target, Greg Olsen, injured his foot in column. We’re pleased with the whole this week, which may scare some the game and will likely be out week group, especially considering that we owners due to their recent drub- 2. Carolina is playing the Falcons this still have quite a few injuries. Now it’s bing of the Bills, holding them to week, who kept Nick Foles in check time to build on this over the next cou- only 83 yards on the ground. How- with only 117 yards and an intercep- ple games before ODAC play begins.” ever, that isn’t a fair judgement of tion on 34 attempts last Thursday. the Ravens’ defense since the Buf- The Hampden-Sydney soc- falo offense led by Nathan Peterman Week 2 Prediction: 240 Total cer team has high hopes to carry was anemic. Mixon and the Ben- Yards, 2 INT, 1 Rushing TD this momentum into the remaining gals should find much more success. matches as well as get back get back Each week this fall, The Tiger will some injured players. All soccer news Week 2 Prediction: 15 carries, 80 highlight two players expected to trend can be found on the HSC Athlet- yards, 2 TD upward in Fantasy Football in the com- ics website (hscathletics.com) and ing weeks and two players trending on the HSC soccer Facebook page. Spell Carr had a goal and two assists in the win against Averett (photo: hsc.edu) downward. Note: Predictions are based on ESPN’s Standard Scoring System. Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger September 13, 2018

Album of The Summer: Astroworld

Scott originally announced the cally make an album special. First, for wanted it to mean more. It is a tri- most poignant examples of this al- album, named after a now-abandoned an album to become memorably great, umphant return of joy and excite- bum’s infectiously brilliant production amusement park in his hometown of it must have radio hits. It requires ment to the people of Houston. Songs lie within the songs ‘SKELETONS’, Garrett Barton III ’21 Houston, at a concert in May of 2016. songs that a general audience will like ‘HOUSTONFORNICATION’ which is also produced by the psyche- Staff Writer For the next two years, he was cryptic know the chorus or hook of verbatim and ‘RIP SCREW’, which is dedi- delic rock band Tame Impala, and ‘5% about the album’s specifics. We were because they’ve heard them played so cated to late Houston rap legend DJ TINT’, which features a heavy inter- left to speculate, with false alarms and frequently. Unless you’ve been sleep- Screw, show an empathy to home that polation of the Goodie Mob’s iconic The summer of 2018 was quite wild theories about production seem- ing under a rock for five weeks, you’ve we’ve never heard from Scott before. 1995 hit ‘Cell Therapy’. The creativity eventful in the world of hip-hop: ingly surfacing every week. On July heard Scott and Drake’s ‘SICKO Finally, the third component that and detail put into each beat on this XXXtentacion was tragically mur- 30, 2018, Travis Scott told the world MODE’. In addition to this mega-hit, makes this album paramount is the album makes the production shine, dered, Drake and Pusha T beefed for that ASTROWORLD would be re- the album’s first song ‘STARGAZ- same thing that carried Travis Scott as is the same with all Scott records. about four days, Post Malone narrowly leased on all platforms on August 3rd. ING’ has also become extremely pop- to stardom in the beginning: remark- Like it or not, any hip-hop fan can avoided a plane crash, and Tekashi69 The album was met with the high- ular, having appeared in the game NBA ably intricate production. Unlike most agree that the attention to detail in became public enemy number one. est expectations for a musical project 2K19 and on ESPN’s SportsCenter. rappers, Scott plays an integral role in this album sets it apart. It is for this Additionally, rap fans were blessed that has been seen in ages. Travis Scott Another characteristic that can the production of almost all his songs. reason that even without being a top- with a slew of new albums by some was already one of the biggest names make an album special is an emo- However, the true mastermind behind tier lyricist, Travis Scott has quickly of the genre’s elite. Drake released in rap, and his previous albums and tionally-driven ulterior motive pre- Scott’s beats is legendary producer become one of the most accom- the smash-hit Scorpion. Kanye West features found unrivaled success. For viously unused by the artist (think: Mike Dean. If you have never heard plished musicians of the past decade. released a pair of seven-song EP’s (ye roughly six months prior to release, Kanye’s 808’s and Heartbreak, which of Dean, you most certainly have Prior to its release, ASTROWORLD and Kids See Ghosts), one of which in it seemed like Scott could not post was a reaction to his mother’s death). heard his work: Kanye West’s Gradu- faced extremely high standards due collaboration with Kid Cudi. Pusha on Instagram or Twitter without be- In a 2017 interview with GQ, Scott ation, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fan- to a perfect storm of Scott’s previous T also worked closely with West to ing bombarded by fan responses that said, “They tore down AstroWorld to tasy, and Watch the Thone, Beyonce’s success, fan anticipation, and overall create the most critically-acclaimed demanded he “Drop Astroworld”. It build more apartment space. That’s Lemonade, and Frank Ocean’s Blonde, mystery. Despite this, he lived up to album of his career, DAYTONA. All would be almost impossible for the what it’s going to sound like, like tak- just to name a few. Also from Texas, the hype. After punching your ticket these projects made waves upon their record to meet its larger-than-life ing an amusement park away from Dean mentored Scott and is listed as and enjoying the musical rollercoaster releases – and rightfully so. However, expectations. Yet, somehow, it did. kids…we want it back. That’s why an executive producer on all of Travis that is this album, one thing is clear: none of these albums were met with What makes ASTROWORLD so I’m doing it. They took the fun out Scott’s most famous projects. His in- Travis Scott took care of business. as much hype as Travis Scott’s long- great is the fact that it contains mul- of the city.” Not only did he look to fluence is evident in all of Scott’s al- awaited blockbuster ASTROWORLD. tiple different components that typi- create a spectacular album, but he bums, particularly this one. The two College Football Continued Rodknock Continued gan as a significant test for the ‘Dawgs Here’s your viewing guide for must-watch games, as well as some play- engine). 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