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105, #15

February 6, 2014

Nursing program growing, registration currently open

NICK VERNON deputy news editor
The nursing program at Berry is picking up steam and providing new opportunities for students. Dean of nursing Vanice Roberts expressed her excitement about the programs development. If you had asked me last week, I would have told you that we had about 96 nursing majors, Roberts said. Today, I have 105. The program is growing daily. The first class is relatively small, however. Our first class started in January, Roberts said. We only have 19 students in our first class. That is by virtue of the program being brand new, just getting started and getting the word out, so we had a small class to start. I am currently accepting applications for our class that starts in the fall. The nursing program is designed as a four-year program, where students take two years of the core liberal arts education and two years in nursing. Some Berry students are already on track to participate in the nursing program. All students are encouraged to contact Roberts if they have interest in nursing. Right now, we have a group of students, about 45, who have been at Berry, and this is their fourth semester, Roberts said. They are finishing up all their general education courses, and they are applying to the nursing program to start in the fall of 2014. I expect to have anywhere from 32 to 40 students in my class in the fall. Sophomore Dee Perkins is currently on track for the nursing major. Perkins also serves as a firstyear mentor for students interested in the nursing program. Not only is the nursing staff training the students currently in nursing school, but they are also taking time to invest in the prenursing freshmen as well, Perkins said. Perkins said she and Roberts aim to prepare students for their experiences in the nursing program. In our BCC class, Dr. Roberts and I want to prepare these students not only for life at Berry, but for the nursing mindset as well, Perkins said. We incorporate values of the program into our teaching in order to prepare our students for the right nursing mindset. You are not here for just a degree. You are here to change lives. The fact that Berrys nursing program is new provides unique opportunities to students. Roberts said nursing is a very competitive discipline.

CHRISTIAN TURNER, photojournalism editor

BERRYS FIRST NURSING CLASS BEGAN this spring. Applications are currently being accepted for the second nursing class that starts next fall. Students such as Jennifer Nall (above) work with patient simulators in the nursing lab.
Most of the nursing programs around the state are full to capacity ,and they turn down tremendous numbers of students, Roberts said. Its a program in high demand. Roberts believes the uniqueness of having a nursing program at Berry, a small liberal arts college, is a perfect fit. The wonderful thing about having a nursing program here at Berry is that we get all of the benefits of that strong liberal arts foundationand then we can build nursing on top of that, Roberts said.

SEE NURSING, P. 3

New one health minor explores various dimensions of health

Berry will be the rst undergraduate institution with a one health minor
BRITTNI TROLLINGER staff reporter
Berry has introduced a new minor called one health which looks at health from multiple perspectives. Berry is the first undergraduate institution in the country to offer a minor in one health. Associate professors of biology Christopher Hall and Renee Carleton, Gund professor of biology Bruce Conn and senior lecturer in animal science Martin Goldberg are just a few of Berrys faculty that are heading up this program, which will begin this fall. The one health concept is the study of population health that requires an interdisciplinary approach. To understand the health of any population, one must consider the species it comes into direct contact with, as well as the environment in which it lives. One health is a unified idea that you cannot separate human health from animal health from environmental health. Diseases like rabies and emerging infectious diseases are the most obvious example of the association between humans, animals and their environments. One health represents a theoretical framework where physicians, veterinarians, public health officials, ecologists, water quality experts and many others come together to more fully understand the relationships that contribute to overall health and disease. One health programs have been established at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and at several leading universities, including University of California at Davis and University of Georgia. sense for us, Hall said. Im thrilled and excited about it and a little apprehensive about how it goes. I just think its going to be an amazing benefit. Conn said many current students who are majoring in biology, animal science and environmental science have expressed strong interest. I hope we will attract some of our best and brightest students, and will be able to provide them with opportunities that are not available to students at any other university, Conn said. This minor will help Berry to emerge as an international leader in what is becoming a major new area of interdisciplinary science. Carleton said this minor will allow students to obtain experience in several different areas. This minor will give students interested in any of the allied health fields exposure to coursework that they normally may not encounter as part of their particular major, Carleton said. Individuals trained in one health will make better physicians, veterinarians, nurses, public health workers, etc. through their better understanding of how everything is interconnected and how it influences health.

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This minor will help Berry to emerge as an international leader. -BRUCE CONN
Hall is director of the one health program at Berry. Hall said adding this minor to the course catalog just seemed like a natural move for Berry because of the number of animal science majors on campus. Given the strengths of our animal science group, its just made

Net neutrality

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Residence Life announces changes to room selection

MEGAN REED
news editor
Several changes have been made to the room selection process for this year, including separate sessions for males and females, as well as a location change. In past years, students have gathered in Spruill Ballroom to select their residence hall rooms for the following academic year. Lottery numbers were assigned based on the amount of credit hours earned, and when a students number was called, they and their roommates would select a room. Males and females would attend the same room selection sessions. This year, however, room selection sessions will be separated by gender and will be held in the arena of The Cage Athletic Center. These changes were decided on by a committee composed of students, residence life faculty and resident assistants. Lindsey Taylor, assistant dean of students for Residence Life, said separating sessions by gender will reduce crowds and help eliminate the masses just waiting. This will also give Residence Life a better sense of how many rooms are needed for each gender and will help prevent confusion about which rooms are available for each gender. Were going to have the males go before the females, and that will allow us to reset anything we need to in terms of gender designation, Taylor said. However, the Ford Complex will not become co-ed for next year, Taylor said. Taylor said floor designations based on gender will not be published in the room selection booklet which Residence Life distributes every year. This decision was made to allow more time for Residence Life to consider the gender demographics of next years freshman class. Taylor said the increase in the number of males in this years freshman class is not expected to be a continuing trend and should not have a serious effect on floor designations for next year. Junior Abby Arthur, the head resident of Morton-Lemley, was on the committee to discuss room selection changes. She said the location change from Spruill Ballroom to the Cage Arena was made to simplify the process and reduce stress for students. The small space became too crowded, she said. Residence Life will also be using social media more this year to communicate about the room selection process. Twitter updates will be posted about which residence halls still have openings and which numbers are being called, Arthur said. SGA president junior Ben Riggs, also served on the committee and said that concerns discussed at the SGA meeting involving communication about room selection have influenced the decision to use more social media. Arthur said students should view room selection like class registration and discuss several backup plans with their roommates if their first choice residence hall becomes unavailable. Lottery numbers will be assigned as they have been in previous years and will be based on credit hours completed as of the end of the fall semester of 2013. Higher lottery numbers indicate less credit hours completed, with most current freshmen having a 4000 lottery number and most current juniors receiving a 1000 lottery number. A $200 housing prepayment for next year and a housing contract are both due on March 21. Both of these must be received by Residence Life before a student can be assigned a lottery number.

Room Selection Sessions

-Male 1000 and 2000 at 2 p.m.

Apr. 13

MEDICAL ASSIST

-Female 1000 and 2000 at 3:30 p.m. -Male 3000 at 6 p.m. -Female 3000 at 8 p.m.

A student at Thomas Berry Hall was transported to an area hospital on Jan. 29.

MEDICAL ASSIST

A student at Green Hall was transported to an area hospital on Feb. 4.

-Winshape at 6 p.m. at Winshape Center

Apr. 14

MEDICAL ASSIST

-Male 4000 at 5 p.m. -Female 4000 at 8 p.m.

Apr. 15

A student required medical assistance at the Cage Center and refused transportation on Feb. 5.

$200 prepayment due March 21

Guest speaker teaches about signs and prevention of sexual assault

asst. photojournalism editor
Amy Stockton and Lexi Vick from the Sexual Assalt Center of Northwest Georgia used information from social and psychological studies to prove the phenomenon of the bystander effect in an event on Monday. The bystander effect is the idea that people do not offer any means of help to victims of crimes when other people are present. Stockton and Vick said the probability of one helping a victim is less likely when other people are around. It is often thought that, someone else will help or its none of my business. Focusing on victims of sexual assult, they encouraged being aware of ones surroundings and interfering at parties or bars when stituations become wary. It may be difficult and uncomforable at first, but it could save a potential victim from a life full of shame. Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted, Stockton said. The perpetrator is usually a person the victim trusts, a family member or friend. Crime scenes are often the victims room or dorm. Victims often suffer from mental illnesses after they have been sexually assaulted.

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CHELSEA HOAG, asst. photojournalism editor

AMY STOCKTON OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA PRESENTED ways to help those in dangerous situations at The Bystander Effect on Monday. The event focused on sexual assault.

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O. Vernon Burton

O. Vernon Burton, director of the Clemson Cyberinstitute, will be lecturing on technology in the humanities on Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Library. CE

Blood Drive

SGA will be hosting a blood drive on Feb. 7 in Krannert Ballroom from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Casino Night

KCAB will be hosting their annual Casino Night on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in Krannert Ballroom.

African-American Read-in

Dress for Success

Students, faculty and staff will be reading the work of their favorite African-American authors on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Library lobby. CE

The Career Center will be hosting a workshop on how to dress in professional settings on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. in Krannert 250.

Branded

The film Branded, which covers the differences in the medias portrayal of men and women in sports, will be shown on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. in Evans Auditorium. Discussion will follow. CE

Andrew Peterson Concert

The Wesley Foundation will be presenting a concert with musician Andrew Peterson on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in the College Chapel.

Little Shop of Horrors

Winter Bonfire

The Berry College Theatre Companys production of Little Shop of Horrors will be opening on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Blackstone Hall. CE

The Chaplains Office will be hosting a bonfire with coffee, hot chocolate and snacks in Clara Bowl on Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.

Worship Concert

Recording artists Jenny and Tyler will be leading a night of worship at Mount Berry Church on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the College Chapel.

Christianity and the Media

The Presbyterian Student Fellowship group will be leading a discussion about the medias coverage of Christians on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Krannert 250.

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Conference to teach students business skills, provide networking opportunities

Student entrepreneurs will learn from business leaders
MEGAN REED
news editor
Berry will be hosting the second annual National Student Enterprise Development Conference, featuring guest speakers from UPS Inc. and Jackson-Spalding, on Feb. 7 and 8. One hundred twenty Berry students work with these enterprises, which are also advised by faculty. About 150 students involved with similar programs at schools including the University of Georgia, Warren Wilson College in North Carolina and five high schools are expected to attend the conference, senior Mary Chambers, director of Berry College Student Enterprises, said. The purpose of the conference is to encourage students to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and also to teach practical business skills, Chambers said. Rufus Massey, dean of student work, said students will have an opportunity to network with business leaders and make useful connections which will help them as they enter careers in business. The panels and sessions at the conference will cover all aspects of running a business, including accounting, strategic planning, and marketing and branding. Senior Emily Collum, who does business planning and process management for Berry College Student Enterprises, said students from other schools will return from the conference having learned how to further their own enterprises. The guest speaker Friday night will be Paul Tanguay, the director of talent acquisition for UPS. Tanguay has been working for UPS since 1985 and now oversees the recruitment of candidates for the company. His recruitment strategy focuses on the use of the Internet and social media. Glen Jackson, co-founder of Jackson-Spalding, will be speaking on Saturday. Jackson-Spalding is a public relations firm based in Atlanta whose clients include Publix supermarkets and Delta airlines. Jackson has been in the field of public relations since 1985. Representatives from other companies, including Coca-Cola and Chick-Fil-A, will also be attending. Chambers, along with Massey and the student enterprises team, has been planning the conference since October. Berry also hosted the conference last year. Berrys student enterprises will be presenting and selling their products on Friday night. Berry College Student Enterprises are studentoperated businesses which include Viking Furniture, the Oak Hill Gift Shop and the Guest Cottages. The program is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn how to manage a business.

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Roberts also said the nursing program will be working collaboratively with local healthcare providers, including Floyd Medical Center, Redmond Regional Medical Center and the Harbin Clinics. The program will also be doing community placements with

The program of 105 students is growing and collaborating with healthcare providers in Rome
hospice and outreach at Open Door and local orphanages. The nursing program requires all students to study abroad for two weeks. Students will be working in pediatric hospitals, Roberts said. The first trip, we will be going to Costa Rica. As the program grows, we will probably be looking for a second location. Applications for the second class of the nursing program, which will begin in the fall of 2014, are currently open to students. Nursing admission decisions for this class will be made by March 1.

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Good job, Residence Life

The time of year is near when you usually find people either crying in the bathroom, calling to complain to their parents or sitting in a room for hours waiting for their number to be called. Thats right, the time for room selection is coming. But this year is different, and the stress will hopefully be at a minimum among students. Residence Life has decided to steer a new way for us to select the dorm of our dreams so this doesnt have to be a day full of anxiety. There is more organized plan unlike some other years. So dont weep, and be positive about waiting to choose where youre living next year, because we are. In the past few years, there have been rising seniors who wanted to live off campus but were told they couldnt when room selection came around. These people were denied this want until they already committed to a place at Berry and got an e-mail during the summer asking them to live off campus. It seemed that Residence Life was a little more than unorganized, and because of this, frustration spread. There will be a change with room selection this year, and hopefully confusion and frustration will not be as high. Since Berry plans on keeping around the same number of students, maybe study rooms without a sink or closets will not need to be used as rooms for students. Also, rising seniors, it is time for you to shine. They are selecting a certain number of students to live off campus if you have a lower lottery number and have a certain grade point average. Residence Life is planning for seniors to live off campus, which is unlike any of the recent past years. This is good news. Oh, the organization. Oh, the humanity! Try not to freak out about where youre living this year. Residence Life has your back and promises to not leave you homeless next to the Ford cat Henry.

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What you're not seeing

Inform yourself, take action to help others

Whatever you want to call our generation, here we are, connected. With a flood of information, it becomes devalued. We are hyper-aware, almost too aware. The access to world issues is endless, and I find myself wanting to help in every aspect. Its so overwhelming that I often shut down and dont help at all. This is becoming a habit among us. We use social media as a tool to upload articles and videos, but do nothing more. What are we going to do as a generation to tackle these issues in the most bipartisan way possible? How will we get results? Our generation clicks share on just about anything that favors our ill-informed opinion and then calls themselves advocates. However, we have trouble conversing in person with those of different opinions. As students, I know its required to write at least one research paper before graduation. More than one source is needed to get a full grasp and create a withstanding argument. So, why dont we do the same before making blanket assumptions on Facebook? Personal opinions are valid, but only when they are well informed. This isnt a shaming piece, but a challenge. Research the matters you feel passionate about. Meet people who are living in the situation. Go to group meetings and get as many perspectives as you possibly can and find the recurring truths. Dont let computers be the only platform on which you speak up. Get involved in local government. Find others who share similar beliefs and unite. It may seem our individual voices cant make changes alone, but we can while united. Occupy Wall Street failed, but they made waves. Generations before us moved mountains. Berry College was founded on philanthropy. Do more than what is only required from BCC. After the cell system that passed through Moore, Oklahoma, Berry set out to lend a helping hand. Instead of tweeting #pray4Moore, students and faculty took action. I was among them. It was a sweaty and fiberglass filled week, but sleeping on a cot in a homeless shelter wasnt heroic. It was something that all humans should do. As young, educated people, we should be more than simply aware. Turn off Netflix and physically read the newspaper. If you do, youll find that a new analysis says the new health care reform is expected to cut the labor force because its financially better to stay at home and receive health care than work. Your votes can decide its future. Human rights issues are igniting all around us as well. Russia passed a bill banning gay propaganda making it illegal to equate straight and gay relationships and distribute gay rights material. American athletes and viewers of the Sochi Olympics are at high risk for even being in the country. Even more recently, congress passed the fiveyear, $956 billion 2014 Farm Bill that cuts $8.7 billion from food stamps. The government deems this a bipartisan success, but it shows disconnect between the wants of the American people and government. Poor citizens have little electoral and financial power. Plus, they dont vote. This combination shows a major problem in current politics. In conclusion, instead of obsessing over selfies, obsess over your rights and do something about it.

On Wednesday, ex-American Idol star Clay Aiken declared his intentions to run for United States House of Representatives, representing the state of North Carolina. Its no surprise that a star would get into politics. Looking at politicians like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan, it seems to be a trend to use ones stardom to get into politics. What is not clear, however, is how Aiken thinks he actually has a chance to shake up the staunch politics of North Carolina. In the previous couple of years, North Carolina has stood their Republican ground against homosexuality laws; yet, here is a homosexual man who wants to take back the seat for the Democrats. I admire him for his courage, but he stands very little chance of actually getting elected. Wasting time and money on a hopeless cause is not the best way to get into politics. Maybe Aiken should find a blue state to become a citizen of and try to change the nation from there.

PAUL WATSON
editor-in-chief

A human is a human, regardless of race

Ive never understood Black History Month. This is not a Wheres White History Month kind of article. On the contrary, this is a Why are we singling out a people group kind of article. In the 70s, 80s or even 90s, I could understand the need for specific months to celebrate the heritage of those who were, at one time, considered second-class citizens. But were into the 21st century now. We understand that humans are humans; there arent different species of us. We are all one. Yet, every time February comes around, we are all reminded that we once regarded nonCaucasians as something less than human. It seems degrading and completely unnecessary. By having our federal government observe February as a specific history month, its as if we wish to isolate these people groups from the rest of history. If we choose to observe this month, its as if we are being forced to relive our ancestors racist past in one way or another. From someone not included in the people groups recognized during these months (in my case, a Caucasian), there are two options if we wish to join in the observance. On one hand, its as if were saying, Look at them. Good thing they had people in the past who did cool things to justify their existence. On the other hand, its as if were saying, Look at them. They had people in their past who did some cool things. Lets put them on a pedestal above all other humans for this one month. Either way, it erases whatever equality this nation has reached up to this point. Morgan Freeman said it best when, in an interview with Mike Wallace about Black History Month, he explained that Black history is American history. There should be no difference between African American, Caucasian American, Jewish American, Latin American, Irish American or any other American in todays society. All of our histories come together, whether your familys American history started two weeks ago or 200 years ago. If we are to continue in our fight for civil rights for every human being, we simply cant afford preferential treatment for any people group, no matter what quarrels our ancestors may have had. African Americans are humans, and so are Caucasians; homosexuals are humans, and so are heterosexuals. Celebrating the fact that someone has more or less pigment in their skin or enjoys a different type of relationship should not mean that they are granted anything other than equality. This, of course, does not mean we forget everything that great humans did, no matter their skin color. It does mean that we celebrate the accomplishments of George Washington Carver alongside the accomplishments of Thomas Edison. We celebrate their lives, their triumphs, the adversity they overcame and their contributions to the world. But we do it on equal footing for all. I dont want to say that no one should celebrate their heritage, either. Our heritage is very important; but, for our government to say that this month and this month only is when we celebrate the heritage and history of certain groups (while also fighting for civil rights) is where we should draw the line. If equality is what we truly want to achieve, it is a burden we all must carry, regardless of what month of the year it is.

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Different person, different choices

If youre like me and spent a little more time on the Internet than you probably should have during some of winter break, you likely read some opinions about the popular blog post, 23 Things to Do Instead of Getting Engaged at 23. The author of this blog talks about how she keeps seeing more and more people getting engaged or married before the age of 23, and she has some very strong feelings about this phenomenon. She even goes so far as to compile a list of alternative activities to getting engaged or married. I seriously do not condone participating in the suggested experiences (disappointing your parents, sitting nude in front of a window, dating multiple people at once, etc.), but really, that list was not the biggest problem that I had with her blog post. What I found to be absolutely appalling was that she said, It literally isnt me, its them. Stop right there. When did this become an us vs. them issue? Its common knowledge that no two people follow the exact same life path. We all come from different places and have different life experiences, dreams, goals and destinations. It is unfair to judge someone on the basis of his or her relationship status, or lack thereof, just as it is unfair to judge someone who has never had the opportunity to travel or lives more conservatively than you. I think that you can find happiness at any age and stage of life; you just have to find it in the right places. Search for your joy and fulfillment in things that are permanent rather than temporary. Some people are most happy doing the things they love alone (as shown by our blogging friend), and some are happier with another person. Find what works for you, and go for it. What is so horrible about living life alongside your best friend or the one you hold most dear? I do not believe that marriage or settling down, as she calls it, should be viewed by everyone as inhibitory. Am I saying it is for everyone? No, definitely not. I think that it is of the utmost importance to know who you are as a person rather than building your identity solely based on your significant other. As an alternative to this authors comments, I would like to encourage everyone to focus on developing their own identity. Dont stop to look around and see what everyone around you is doing. Keep your eyes on your own paper and keep moving forward. Life looks different for everyone, and it is so important to encourage the people who you love, whether they are single, dating, engaged, or married. Different does not mean something is better or worse. Its just different. While youre at it, dont forget to encourage yourself. I have had so many friends during my years at Berry feel downtrodden because they felt like they werent where they should be in terms of progress in relationships and life in general. Remember the wise words of Dr. Seuss: Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive that is Youer than You. Keep your head held high because you are great, and no persons opinion can change that.

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RACHEL YEATES
copy editor news editor

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features editor

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CHRISTIAN TURNER STEVEN EVANS

sports editor

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Chance the Rapper.

Micah Bhachech, Junior

photojournalism editor

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asst. entertainment editor

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asst. online editor

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OLIVIA BROWN
features editor

Net Neu
the same amount of broadband, regardless of the amount of traffic through their sites. Imagine if you had to pay a toll to gain access to said well of information. Since we have always lived in a world with net neutrality, this is a foreign idea. The repeal of net neutrality has been called the death of the internet. Therefore those businesses could be passing along the additional cost to you, the consumer, when you visit their page or purchase a subscription. Weve complied some pros and cons as well as some clarification about what net neutrality is and what it means for our future.

Could any of us have survived the snow day without our Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube? Maybe thats not your style and instead you spent the snow days reading The New York Times or another newspaper online. Since the beginning of the internet, all websites/organizations have received

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

JANUARY 14, 2014:
THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE D.C. CIRCUIT STRUCK DOWN THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONS OPEN INTERNET ORDER IN THE CASE OF VERIZON V. FCC.
basically, the government has ruled that the FCC does not hold the right to enforce Net Neutrality.

VERIZON SUED THE FCC FOR THE RIGHT TO CHARGE WEBSITES FOR USING FASTER BROADBAND

http://www.freepress.net/blog/2014/01/15/net-neutrality-court-case-decoded

Network neutrality is the principle that Internet users should be able to access any web content they choose and use any applications they choose, without restrictions or limitations imposed by their Internet service provider.
http://www.commoncause.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=1234951

FOUR PRINCIPLES OF OPEN INTERNET

Consumers are entitled to:

1. 3. 4. 6

Competition among network providers, application and service providers and content providers.

2. Access the lawful Internet content of their choice.

Connect their choice of legal devices that do not harm the network. Run applications and services of their choice, subject to the needs of law enforcement.

http://www.techlawjournal.com/topstories/2005/20050805.asp

utrality
N E T N E U T RA L I T Y
Everyone and anyone is able to access any data available on the Internet. Nothing can restrict, cut down or discriminate against a user. It gives the everyday user the ability to communicate with anyone they choose on a personal basis: businesses, politicians, celebrities, family, friends and co-workers. Ensures the internet remains a free and open technology. Creates an even playing field for competition and innovation.

asst. features editor

MARY CURRY

THE BENEFITS OF:

N O N E T N E U T RA L I T Y
Ability to charge for and purchase faster internet service. There would be less access to sketchy or fake websites that could potentially harm your computer. Encourages cable and phone companies to invest in advanced fiber optic networks. Some business models struggled with an open Internet and with the FCC regulations this will help the consumer to have a more stable and comfortable Internet experience.

http://websearch.about.com/od/searchingtheweb/i/net-neutrality_2.htm http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2014/01/16/the_net_neutrality_decision_should_have_both_sides_happy_100843.html http://www.freepress.net/blog/2014/01/15/net-neutrality-court-case-decoded

HOW COULD THE REPEAL OF NET NEUTRALITY IMPACT BERRY'S WEBSITE?

"We have no idea the cost might end up being to Berry. At this point, I don't think we really know how it will effect Berry." [If the repeal of Net Neutrality stands] "then it is possible that if the broadband providers begin to charge on [a] tiered basis... [(the faster the broadband, the higher the price)] ...it is possible Berry would want to I would imagine pay the higher fee so that our website would not be slowed down...". - Penny Evans-Plants, Chief Information Officer

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Data collected from February 2013 to February 2014

1,516,059

Unique visits

6,026,389

Page views

Most popular content:

1. Berry home 2. Eagle cam 3. Admissions 4. Library 5. Student work

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February 6, 2014

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Chelsea Boots
H&M Boots, $29.95
As alwaysladies first. My first selection is a budget pick from H&M for $29.95. These boots are an excellent example of versatility in footwear, as they can be paired with numerous outfits, and transition well into spring. Pair them with tights, a loose blouse and a topcoat, or when it warms up, these boots would also look ravishing with a floral skirt.

H&M Leather Chelsea Boots, $99

Sadly, gentlemen, our boot selection is a bit pricer than the ladies. Less demand for good stuff, I guess. Chelsea boots for us boys are just as versatile as they are for girls; they were our boots first. Chelsea boots were paired with Saville Row bespoke suits of the tweed variety, but we cant all afford a custom $3,000 ensemble to wear to class every day as much we all wish we could. This genuine leather option is still exceedingly viable in casual wear, and is often paired with any wash of denim, black corduroys, or, if youre feeling edgy, pair them with cuffed brown chinos. Thats right, black and brown DO go together. They are both neutral colors, so dont listen to the fashionistas who claim that black and brown should never be worn together!

ASOS ARIZONA Woven Chelsea Boots, $64.82

This option from ASOS is a little pricier at around $65, but they bring a lot of sass for the buck. Chelsea boots became prominent during the 1960s thanks to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, but this woven style brings a fresh aesthetic to a timeless silhouette. Like the option from H&M, these ASOS boots are versatile, but should only be paired with edgier selections. Keep in the tradition of their rock and roll roots, and pair them with an oversized flannel shirt, rolled denim jeans. Or on days when Georgia is mysteriously warm, jean short-shorts and band T-shirt of your choice. I suggest one the XX band T-shirts if youre trying to be authentic.

ASOS Chelsea Boots With Zip, $64.82

Generally its a rule to avoid zip Chelsea boots, but I couldnt resist this gorgeous boot. I suggest these especially if youre not afraid of wearing boots in the warmer months with shorts. You might get some weird looks at first, but wearing these beauties with shorts will really set you apart from the style peasants.

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3 ROME LOCATIONS 2797 Martha Berry Hwy. (Across from Mall) 315 Riverside Pkwy. (Behind Olive Garden) 2560 Shorter Ave.

Award-winning poet brings original style

Over 50 students, faculty, staff and guests gathered in McAllister Auditorium on Tuesday to hear Sandra Beasley, award-winning poet and professor, read her original poetry. Beasley, a member of the Georgia Poetry Circuit, is the author of three books and two poetry collections. Her poetry is written from unique personas, ranging from eggplants to jukeboxes and platypuses. Her poetry is distinctive, and it brings the reader into a new world and gives new perspectives of inanimate objects that people interact with every day. With a plethora of unexpected metaphors and a healthy dose of humor, Beasleys poetry seemed to please the crowd.

OLIVIA MURPHY, staff photojournalist

Mediterranean Food Crossword

Mediterranean food in Rome

COMMENTARY BY

JASON HUYNH

p.r. director

Across
3. Sesame paste that can be spread on bread and crackers 5. Pieces of meat and vegetables roasted on a stick 6. Salad consisting of cracked wheat, mint, parsley and more

Down
1. Uniquely popular meat among Mediterranean cuisine 2. A type of bread popular in Middle Eastern culture 4. Fried balls made of chickpeas, onions and spices 7. Mashed chickpea dip served with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice

Jerusalem Grill, a restaurant offering a taste of traditional Mediterranean food, opened its doors about three weeks ago, bringing with it delicious food and friendly staff. The restaurant has been frequented by Berry students, and is hailed by reviewers as a fantastic new option for dining in Rome. When you first walk into the restaurant, located at 223 Turner McCall Blvd., you are greeted by a wall of Israeli knick-knacks and amusing photographs of camels. The decadent scent of frying lamb and chickpeas fills the air, making you want to order one of everything on the menu. The Jerusalem Grill is rather small, seating no more than around 50 people. A large mosaic of the city of Jerusalem covers one wall, complementing the other decor to bring a true Mediterranean vibe to the restaurant. My time at the Jerusalem Grill was quite an experience. I ordered the falafel sandwich, which was cooked fresh and served in a very timely manner. It was a delectable meal filled with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. The crisp lettuce and onions, soft pita bread and creamy Tzatziki cucumber sauce blended with the spot-on falafel to create an enjoyable sandwich. Other options on the menu include freshly made hummus, a variety of kabobs, gyros, baba ganoush and Arabic coffee served alongside traditional pastries. Whatever you choose, it is sure to

MADI MCEVER, entertainment editor

JERUSALEM GRILL IS a new eatery in Rome that offers a variety of foods with Mediterranean flair. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m..
be delicious. The employees were extremely friendly, and the manager waiting tables was very personable. It was evident that the kitchen staff enjoyed their jobs, as they seemed to have fun preparing the customers orders. The friendliness added a comforting and inviting feel to the dining environment. Another positive is that my entire meal which consisted of a falafel sandwich, a drink and friescost under eight dollars, which was a fantastic value. With healthy food, great prices and a family-oriented environment, I definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.

February 6, 2014

Vikings, Lady Vikings struggle at home

RICHALYN MILLER
staff reporter
Both the Lady Vikings (109, 3-5) and Vikings (3-16, 0-8) basketball teams faced a pair of losses last weekend when they played at home in the Cage Athletic Center on Friday and Sunday. The losses came against Southern Athletic Association (SAA) opponents: the BirminghamSouthern College Panthers and the Millsaps College Majors. Junior guard Mel McLean shot seven three-pointers against the Lady Panthers. McLean ended the game with 27 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Birmingham-Southern kept the game close through the first half, even tying the game at 46-46 right at halftime. In the second half, the Lady Panthers improved on defense and took the lead while keeping the Lady Vikings from scoring until a two-pointer by junior center Emma Cook put the Lady Vikings on top by three points. Cook brought the score to 86-89 with 2:23 left in the game. Those would be the last points scored by the Lady Vikings as the Lady Panthers won 94-89. On Sunday, the Lady Vikings returned to the court to face Millsaps. Head coach Stephanie Dunn said the Lady Vikings found it hard to find their rhythm and they were having trouble getting shots to go down. The Lady Vikings also found themselves in foul trouble; Millsaps had a first half total of three while the Lady Vikings had 10. We really got behind and dug a hole early in the game, Dunn said. We really werent stopping them on the defensive end. Coming out in the second half, Dunn says she challenged the team to be more competitive and play harder. Coming out of halftime, the Lady Vikings stepped up their defense, grabbing more rebounds and coring points. Junior guard Chanlir Segarra was one of the reasons for the rally with her game high of 27 points and perfect shooting (10-10) from the free-throw line. They outscored the Lady Majors 31-19 in the second half, but it was not enough, as the Lady Majors won 56-51. I think the team has been playing very well, Segarra said. Those last two were games we definitely shouldve won. Weve done some things that now weve looked at on film, and we know that we need to fix those. Senior forward Megan Walsh seemed to struggle in the two games against BirminghamSouthern and Millsaps, coming off of her 24-point performance against Centre. For me, this past weekend was a flop, Walsh said. I couldnt get

Lady Vikings

BRAD TILKA, photojournalist

VIKINGS FRESHMAN POINT GUARD BRANDON PARK SHOOTS a free throw in the game against the Birmingham Southern Panthers on Friday. Despite a solid defensive effort, the Vikings were unable to hold off the Panthers and lost 87-71. The Vikings are now 3-16 and are on a 15-game losing streak.
out of the funk I was in, but I made a point to be more encouraging for my team instead of hindering them with the way I was performing. Against the Lady Panthers, Walsh had a total of 11 points, three rebounds, two blocks and one assist. In the game against Millsaps, Walsh did not score but was able to grab three rebounds. My goal is to refocus, especially trying to hone in on offensive rebounds and being aggressive, Walsh said. I think if I focus on one thing and excel at it, Im not only making my teammates better by leading by example, but it will carry over in the game and I can contribute positively in that way. Both Segarra and Walsh said they credit Dunn when it comes to motivation. She reminds us of how close we are. We are not getting bothered by the numbers but focusing little by little on digging out of the hole were in, Walsh said. The Lady Vikings will travel on the road to face the Sewanee, The University of the South Tigers on Friday at 7 p.m. The Vikings have continued to struggle this season, but some of the players say that they see there has been improvement in their intensity and competitiveness. On Friday night, the Vikings played Birmingham-Southern. Senior guard Hunter Smoak started the game making stops, followed by sophomore forward Owen Jacobs. Their playing on defense allowed them to be successful on the offensive side. With 10:46 left in the first half, the Vikings found themselves tied with the Panthers 16-16. By halftime, the Vikings found themselves down by 14 points. Both Jacobs and Smoak led the team with 12 points in the first half. The Vikings were also shooting 50 percent from the field, just a little under the Panthers 51 percent. In the second half, the Vikings began to fight back. They were able to score from the field as well as at the free throw line. But for every shot they made, the Panthers continued to make their shots as well, winning the game 87-71. Smoak had 22 points, four steals and two rebounds on the game. Jacobs was close behind, posting 20 points, four rebounds, one block and one steal. On Sunday afternoon against Millsaps, the Vikings came out much like they had against the Panthers. Jacobs grabbed a couple of quick rebounds and scored two points to bring the Vikings within two with an early score of nine to seven. Forty seconds later, he would give the Vikings its first lead. The Majors started pulling away with the lead and were up at halftime 43-35. Millsaps continued that play early into the second half but at 12:28 left in the game, the Vikings went on a 9-0 run, pulling within seven points. Later, a free throw by senior guard Mac Whalen would put the Vikings within one. Whalen grabbed the rebound and found Jacobs for the layup to take the lead 63-62 with 3:32 left in the game. The Vikings would only get to score eight more points as the Majors made defensive stops, winning the game 74-70. Head coach Jeff Rogers said that, with the losses, he continues to see the team improving. What our guys are still trying to figure out is how to play with great effort while at the same time being able to execute in certain situations in the game, and weve had stretches where one of those things have been there, Rogers said. We have to get to the point where were doing both at the same time. Rogers said that even though its hard to see the record, the team tries not to focus on that so much and that, for them, its all about taking it one day at a time. From day one, its been about going out and getting better every day, and thats been our focus, Rogers said The record has been frustrating, but we try not to get hung up on that. What has impressed me most is their resilience. Weve been in a lot of situations where it wouldve been easier for them to give up, and most of those games, were getting back into them and making them more competitive.

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FRIDAY JAN. 31 >

Womens Basketball vs. BSC L: 89-94 Womens Basketball vs. Millsaps L: 51-56

Mens Basketball vs. BSC L: 71-87 Mens Basketball vs. Millsaps L: 70-74 Mens Basketball reaches major milestone vs. Centre
really an amazing accomplishment that Chanlir has reached one thousand points by the middle of her junior year, McClure said. Segarras other accolades for that week include six three-point baskets, an average of 4.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 18 points per game in addition to a shot percentage of 55. Chanlir works very hard and puts in the time and effort necessary to reach this goal, McClure said. She is our team captain and leader on the court. It couldnt have gone to a more deserving person. Junior point guard Mel McLean also shared her thoughts about Chanlirs SAA award. I think that is just awesome, McLean said. Chanlir is my accountability partner on the team, and weve been together for three years now. Im really proud of her. She definitely deserved it. McLean then went on to comment on Chanlirs 1,000th career point. I honestly didnt even know she was close, McLean said. Shes so humble about that kind of stuff that she didnt even tell any of us. However I will brag on her and say that she is the best point guard in the conference. Not many players can say that they surpassed one thousand points their junior year. Im so proud of her. The Lady Vikings will next play at Sewanee on Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m..

SUNDAY FEB. 2 > Womens Basketball SUNDAY Lady Vikings Segarra

asst. sports editor
Lady Vikings basketball Junior Guard Chanlir Segarra reached one thousand career points as the Lady Vikings secured their first ever win against the Centre College Lady Colonels on Sunday, January 26. Segarra scored a total of 18 points during the game, along with nine assists and six rebounds. Segarra thanked her teammates for their support in helping her reach this milestone. Its an amazing feeling, but one in which I did not accomplish on my own, Segarra said. It is because

MATT SMITH

vs. Centre of the position my teammates put 37-35. Soon into the second half, Its L: 73-91 W: 77-70
me in with screens and passes that I am able to score. The Lady Vikings trailed at halftime, but rallied in the second half to end the game with a score of 77-70. The lead scorer for the Lady Vikings was senior forward Megan Walsh, who scored a career best 24 points. Walsh also led the Lady Vikings in defense, securing three steals and all five blocks for Berry to help them towards their win. Junior Guard Mel McLean contributed 19 points for the Lady Vikings, including four three-point baskets. Freshman center Emma Cook also added 10 points to Berrys score. At the end of the first half, Centre held the lead with a score of Walsh scored a layup that placed the Lady Vikings ahead of Centre 44-42. After that basket, Berry held the lead for the remainder of the game. The Lady Vikings led Centre in field goals, assists and turnovers, while Centre led in rebounds. Following her performance during the game, Segarra was named the Southern Athletic Association player of the week for January 20-26. This was a great honor, Segarra said in reference to her scoring milestone. However, I could not have accomplished it without my teammates. Freshman forward Valerie McClure made some comments on Segarras achievement.

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Coffee beans, guitar strings

The first KCAB Koffeehouse of the semester was held in the Morgan Jewelbox on Friday. About 100 students flocked to hear the jazz band perform alongside other Berry students.
A SOULFUL SET WAS PERFROMED by junior Eric Eaton. He sang everything from Amy Winehouse to Bruno Mars covers. CANDLER HOBBS, ALUMUS (11) STOPPED by Berry for the weekend to perform once again at school.

COUPLES GATHERED to spend the evening with friends.

THE JAZZ BAND ACCOMPANIED Eric Eaton during his set.

PEOPLE FILLED the entire Jewelbox to partake in a night of coffee, friends and music.
PHOTOS BY CHRISTIAN TURNER, photojournalism editor