12 smallTALK Nov. 10, 2008 Volume 48, Issue 6 Nov 10, Volume 48 2008 small ALK Issue 6 The Student Voice of Methodist university www.smalltalkmu.comT 2 smallTALK Nov. 10, 2008 NEWS Volume 48, Issue 6 Volume 48, Issue 6 smallTALK Nov. 10, 2008 11 Authors Ajak and Bernstein speak about Sudanese Conflict Cecilia Bode America. They took classes to learn about what life in between the army and the oil. These towns were often Staff Writer America would be like. When the day came for them to destroyed or slaughtered by the army so that there would leave, sadness spread throughout the camp, because the be no threat to the oil fields. When the people in the towns Co-authors, Benjamin Ajak amd Judy Bernstein, spoke refugees would be losing their only preacher and doctor. heard that the army was coming, they fled futher south into on their book, ‘They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: the When the men arrived in America, they were given an refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia. In the last decade, True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan’ on Mon, Oct. apartment to live in with other men from Sudan. The apart- the United States has been taking in refugees to reduce the 27, in the Reeves Auditorium. ment was rent-free for the first three weeks. Then, the men number of people in the camps. The book is this year’s reading for all freshmen seminar had to find jobs to pay for their own living expenses. Both authors remained outside of the auditorium to sign classes. This meant that there were many students in atten- After the video, Ajak discussed his experiences in Sudan students’ copies of the book. dance that had read the book. The novel is about several and about coming to the United young refugees traveling through Sudan to escape pilaging States. He also answered ques- and destruction wrought by the Sudanese army. tions from the audience. The conference began with a 60-minute video about Bernstein spoke about the the “lost boys” of Sudan. The video followed two men, Sudanese conflict in more a preacher and doctor, throughout their lives in a refugee general terms. She said the camp. main source of the conflict The video showed the lack of food and water in the camp is the constant struggle for and portrayed the constant wait Sudanese citizens faced to resources, namely oil. When try to get to America. The camp these two men inhabited oil was found in the south- was actually better than the rest of Sudan. Despite that, there ern part of Sudan, the army was little food or water and the shelters were in ruins. mobilized to take control of Both of the men in the video were chosen to travel to it. Many towns were caught Benjamin Ajak and Judy Bernstein sign students’ books after the program. Photo by Roxanna Ross, Garber Hall hosts ‘House of Horrors’ smallTALK staff Cecilia Bode The first room was full of body parts. Staff Writer Some were on the floor while others were smallTALK is the student-run hanging from the ceiling. As the groups newspaper of Methodist University. It is published every other week throughout the Screams could be heard throughout the passed through the second room many were Editor-in-Chief school year. The newspaper is editorially night on Oct. 30, emanating from “Garber’s grabbed unexpectedly by a clown lying on Ashley Genova Staff Writers independent of Methodist University, and House of Horrors.” the floor. The groups were then taken to the Cecelia Bode any ideas and opinions expressed herein do Members from the Residence Hall end of the hallway and could see a room News Editor Deanna Piacente not necessarily reflect the views and opinions Association (RHA) and Greek Life worked full of clowns and a room with a man being Ashley Young Alicia Secord of the faculty, staff and administration of Methodist University. throughout the day to bring a horrifying electrocuted prior to being led outside. Sports Editor Photographer smallTALK welcomes Letters to the haunted house to Methodist’s campus. Outside the groups were exposed to Danielle Levine Lakeisha Story Editor. All letters should be delivered to the “It was ballin’,” said Ashley Williams, a another area full of body parts and were led Student Media office on the first floor of freshman who visited the haunted house. around a corner to a graveyard. The grave- Web Editor Ad Managers Bern’s Student Center or sent via e-mail to The suspense built as everyone entered yard had headstones and a few coffins in it. Matt Beitzel [email protected]. Story suggestions Thomas Holmes should be sent to the same address. the Garber lobby. Mummies and bloody As the groups walked by, someone popped Graphic Editor Douglas Wade Students are free to join smallTALK hand prints covered the windows. The line up out one of the coffins. Taylor Blackley at any point in the school year. Meetings of people zigzagged throughout Garber’s In the end everyone was taken to the exit are every Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the Cape lobby and up the stairs into the hallway. where a mad man with a chainsaw chased Fear Commons Community Building. Victims waited in line while a caution video the victims from the house. Initial copies of smallTalk are free. Additional copies are 25 cents. played on the television. They were soon led There was a large turnout at the haun ted throughout the house in groups of four or house, which made it a success. five by a tour guide. 10 smallTALK Nov. 10, 2008 SPORTS Volume 48, Issue 6 Volume 48, Issue 6 NEWS smallTALK Nov. 10, 2008 3 Basketball season ‘Distinguished Graduate’ will be selected to speak Deanna Piacente proposal must be created to fully grade point averages (GPAs) would Monarch Scoreboard Staff Writer convince our academic commu- be notified and given the oppor- nity.” tunity to apply for the position For the first time in over 50 G r a y of Methodist Game Results Upcoming Home Games tips off with years, Methodist University will then draft- University’s have a student representative ed the pro- “The speaker will Distinguished Date Opponent Result speaking at commencement. posal needed be of high academic Graduate. Date Opponent Time Hoopla Frenzy Last year, senior Ben Gray to make his standing, while simul- “If only one Football attended a graduation ceremony ideas a real- taneously represent- had accepted, Ashley Genova at MU for the first time and was ity. With then obvi- Nov. 1 Maryville L 38-0 Editor-in-Chief unpleasantly surprised about the the help of ing the vote of the stu- ously he or she Men’s Basketball lack of student involvement. He Alpha Chi, dent body.” would be the Methodist stu- decided to be proactive. Gray met the National default speaker,” with the University President, S o c i a l - Ben Gray said Gray. Men’s Soccer Nov. 15 Virginia Wesleyan 2:00 p.m. dents met the new men’s and women’s Elton Hendricks, to voice his con- W o r k “ H o w e v e r , Nov. 4 Ferrum W 0-7 Nov. 16 Guilford College 3:00 p.m. basketball team cerns about the graduation cer- H o n o r since more Nov. 29 Piedmont 2:00 p.m. during the elev- emonies. Society, Gray worked to spread the than one candidate applied, their Nov. 7 @ NC Wesleyan L 0-7 enth annual Hoopla Gray was told that “a formal word to students and faculty. resumes were posted online so Dec. 1 Lynchburg 7:00 p.m. Frenzy, formerly He asked for support and sig- that their peers, other graduating Women’s Soccer known as Midnight natures for the necessary formal seniors, were able to vote on who Madness. proposal. After over 500 signa- they’d like to receive the honor. The Frenzy is tures were collected from students The speaker will be of high aca- Nov. 4 NC Wesleyan W 0-4 Women’s Basketball celebrated in mem- and faculty, the ideas were again demic standing, while simultane- ory of Chris Ryan, proposed, and approved by both ously representing the vote of the who was the former Dr. Hendricks and Dr. Delmas student body. The process covers Volleyball Nov. 29 Salem College 8:00 p.m. Student Activities Crisp, vice president for academic all the bases.” Nov. 30 TBA 2:00 p.m. Director for six- affairs. Voting for the position was held Nov. 4 @ Greensboro L 1-3 teen years. He died After the approval, Dr Crisp several weeks ago, however, the of an allergic reac- formed a diverse committee of speaker has not been announced tion to a bee sting. students, faculty and staff to con- to the student body yet. For a Congratulations to all athletes who have completed their seasons. “Chris left us too sider the many available options to more detailed description of the soon but he will implement with the blossoming tra- lengthy process, contact Ben Gray Regardless of record or player status, you are all winners. GO MONARCHS. Marcus Connor shoots the ball over the never be forgot- dition. It was decided that the grad- at [email protected]. head of teammate, Joshua Crumpler Ben Gray, Initiator of the uating seniors with the five highest ten,” the announc- Photo by Jessie Heath Distinguished Graduate proposal Due to the date of printing, smallTALK is unable to cover the er said during the opening of the men’s and women’s basketball games that take place over the weekend prior to distribution.