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minister.”
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has been put into place to help carry out
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Arrests made after illegal dumping on campus

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MCT Campus

WASHINGTON — Getting 30,000-35,000 troops into

some of the world's most backward terrain in six months
will be the most ambitious troop movement yet in the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan, and it will compel an already
strained military to move large forces faster than ever
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end of next year to deploy all the additional troops, but
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military could deploy that many troops so quickly.
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getting all their equipment there and setting up bases
in areas where infrastructure is lacking. To get them the
housing, equipment and services, the military will likely
turn again to private contractors, even though Secretary of
Defense Robert Gates conceded on Capitol Hill Wednes-
day that the Defense Department doesn't have enough
people to oversee those contracts.
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ing what infrastructure exists in various parts of Kandahar
province, where many of the new troops will be sent.
"The issue — really, the issues are logistics, building
the infrastructure, getting the equipment in there," said
Brig. Gen. John Nicholson, the director of the Pakistan-
Afghanistan Coordination cell of the military's Joint Staff,
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"I mean, there are many, many variables to the equation. PFC Trenton Solie stands guard at a checkpoint near the village of Kolk, Afghanistan. The supply needed for solid-
And we'll be doing our absolute best to accelerate that as ers arriving in Afghanistan is lacking.
quickly as possible." the company was awarded a one-year, $643.5 million con- For the beginning of their deployments, the forces likely
Afghanistan still hasn't fully absorbed the 21,000 troops tract that was slated to expand to as much as $5.87 billion will live in tents and have no bathrooms. Their food and
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there are still shortages of helicopters, mental health coun- It's unclear whether the military will expand that con- can carry heavy truck convoys. In places where there are
selors, engineers and other essentials. tract or seek bids on a new one. DynCorp spokesman roads, convoys will have to worry about the growing IED
The additional troops that Obama will send to Afghan- Douglas Ebner said his company "certainly recognizes threat and attacks from insurgents.
istan will, in many cases, be sent to large swaths of the the challenges coming. But we have experience in the The 2007 surge of roughly 28,000 troops into Iraq also
country's south that have never seen a coalition soldier country." took about six months, but many of the forces were headed
before, and often where there is no infrastructure to sup- In his speech, the president estimated that the war to city centers where sewage, water and electricity systems
port or transport them. could cost $30 billon, but the Washington-based Henry L. were already in place. In Afghanistan, the forces will have
Some on Capitol Hill are worried that the troop surge Stimson Center, a nonpartisan policy institute, estimates to set that up themselves.
could send the cost of the war soaring, noting that dur- that deploying tens of thousands of troops to Afghanistan The U.S. Central Command is already shifting resources
ing the Iraq war, the military awarded private companies in six months is likely to boost the cost and force Congress and equipment from Iraq to Afghanistan. U.S. Navy Lt.
expensive contracts to set up bases quickly. to pass a supplemental spending bill. Cmdr. Bill Speaks, a CENTCOM spokesman, said the
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about, 'We need it today. We need it tomorrow. We don't from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Helmand province. Most additional troops. In addition, CENTCOM is examining
care what it costs,' " Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., told of the remaining forces will travel to Kandahar province, ways to secure a route to carry supplies to Army outposts
Gates during a hearing Wednesday. WKHELUWKSODFHRIWKH7DOLEDQ$UP\RIÀFLDOVVDLGWKDWQH[W throughout southern Afghanistan.
Virginia-based DynCorp International is in charge of week they'd begin notifying the three Army brigades that
logistics for U.S. troops in southern Afghanistan. In July, will be sent.

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Fund-raiser for friend, Young Life leader

KATIE O’KELLEY
News Editor

On Saturday, Dec. 6 a race to raise money for the area director of

Young Life, Mike Sweeney will be held at Darlington School.
Sweeney has a type of melanoma that has recently spread to differ-
ent parts of his body. He is currently undergoing experimental treat-
ment. The treatment is being paid for by donations. All of the money
raised at Saturday’s 5K will go toward the treatment. Entry to the race Celebrating Korea
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Junior Taylor Fagan, a Young Life leader at Darlington, said people while eating lunch in Kran-
should come to the race to support Sweeney because he and his wife, nert Room 324 on Dec. 3 at
Cabell, are an inspiration. 11 a.m.
“It would be such a depressing thing, but the way they talk and
write about it on their blog, they’re actually encouraging us,” Fagan FNL: Student Koffeehouse
said. Listen to students share
Senior Andrew Craig is also a Young Life leader at Darlington. He their music on Dec. 4 at 9
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on kids in general. ground. Remember to wear
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admire,” he said.
Craig said Sweeney is more than a Young Life leader, he’s a friend Masquerade Ball
of people. He said watching Sweeney and Cabell go through this has Enjoy a night of mixed
been incredible. ship with God,” he said. “This just shows the ultimate hope of Jesus— swing and ballroom danc-
“They are doing as well as can be expected. He doesn’t like the atten- dying is not the end.” ing, desserts, and showcase
tion that being sick brings upon him,” he said. People from the Rome community who were involved with Young performances of classic
Craig said Sweeney is a talented ultimate Frisbee player and played Life began donating money. People from Sweeney’s own high school dances from 8 a.m. to 11
when he was in college at University of Georgia. He said that there is a days who he hadn’t seen for years also began donating money. The p.m. in Richards Gym on
tumor spot pinching the nerves in his right arm, but instead of giving Sweeneys had to pay 60 percent of the cost of the treatment upfront. Dec. 4.
up, Sweeney just uses his left hand. After the donations, they had more money donated than the cost of the
“Sweeney is the kind of person you enjoy being around, and it’s just treatment. That cost doesn’t cover their travel and lodging and subse- Christmas Swing Dance
fun,” he said. quent hospital visits, so the money raised after the cost of the treatment Get in the holiday spirit in
Craig said that Cabell and Sweeney have been an inspiration to and the money raised at Saturday’s race will go toward those costs. the Spruill Ballroom at 8:30
ZDWFKJRWKURXJKWKLVGLIÀFXOWWLPHLQWKHLUOLYHV “The money was raised so quickly and was mind-blowing for them. p.m. on Dec. 5.
“They’re relying on each other, and they are relying on their relation- God was showing how much they’re not alone,” Craig said.
Candles & Carols
Enjoy hundreds of candles
Climate-change probe demanded after scientists’ leaked e-mails and lights and see the debut
of “The Gift of Christmas”
exhibit and “The Christmas
JIM TANKERSLEY sity of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit in global temperatures on a chart being prepared Lady” documentary at Oak
AND ALEXANDER C. HART Britain, one of the few institutions in the world for use by a meteorological organization. Hill & The Martha Berry
Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT) that collects the historical temperature data Warming skeptics seized on the line, which Museum on Dec. 5 from 6
relied on by climate researchers. Jones said has been “taken completely out of p.m. to 9 p.m.

WASHINGTON _ Congressional Repub-
licans called on the Obama administration
Wednesday to suspend its efforts to combat cli-
mate change until the controversy is resolved
over recently disclosed e-mails that critics say
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nings of the climate change issue.
In a letter to the Environmental Protection
Agency, the GOP lawmakers requested that a
pending move to regulate greenhouse gases
under the Clean Air Act be halted, along with
plans to limit emissions from vehicles, power
plants and other sources “until the agency can
demonstrate the science underlying these regu-
latory decisions has not been compromised.”
The e-mail controversy centers on more than
1,000 electronic messages that were apparently
obtained and released by a computer hacker.
Most of them involve scientists at the Univer-
At the heart of the controversy is the role
of human activity such as burning coal and
petroleum in climate change. Skeptics argue
that global temperatures may be warming nat-
urally. They say the e-mails suggest scientists
may have cooked the books and manipulated
evidence to bolster their claims.
Among the e-mails are messages that show
a prominent climate scientist urging col-
leagues to destroy records to avoid releasing
them under public disclosure laws. In others,
scientists appear to discuss how to discredit
published research they disagree with.
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dal, East Anglia climate scientist Phil Jones,
stepped down temporarily this week in the
face of a government investigation into his
work and e-mails.
In a 1999 e-mail, Jones wrote of using a
“trick” to hide an apparent decline in recent
context,” because he was simply looking for a
clearer way to chart global warming. Hot Cocoa & Apple Cider
Night
Critics have also focused on an e-mail from
Penn State University scientist Michael Mann Relax with a cup of warm
liquid in the Krannert
as evidence that climate researchers have
sought to play down evidence that the Earth Lobby from 7:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. on Dec. 10.
warmed naturally 1,000 years ago.
In a 2003 e-mail, Mann said “it would be
nice to ‘contain’ the putative” Medieval Warm- Commencement
Come to the Fall Com-
ing Period.
Mann told Tribune Newspapers last month mencement Ceremony on
Dec. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to
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exactly when the period began _ not to down- 4:30 p.m.
play it. He also said he declined to act on a
request from Jones to destroy e-mails sought Residence Halls Closing
All residence halls will
under Freedom of Information laws.
=Republicans who have long questioned close for Winter break at 6
p.m. on Dec. 12. Residence
global warming science say the e-mails show
a pattern that undermines the entire theory of halls will open Jan. 12 at 2
p.m. for spring semester.
man-made global warming.

Check out the

community
calendar at
Student Discount on Oil Change and General Repair
vikingfusion.
berry.edu to get
Sunday service @ 10:45am the
inside scoop.
321 Launch is college night
every Wednesday at 6:30-8pm

Directions: Left out of Berry, 3.5 miles, and at the 3rd

light take a right (across from Armuchee High School)
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Guarding online reputation
Facebook is a consis-
tent link among college
students; unfortunately,
it’s not just friends and
peers that are checking
up on listed information,
status updates and posted
photos. Employers and
internship recruiters are
investigating online iden-
tities when making their
hiring decisions, plus
family members may use
Facebook to keep an eye
on their loved ones.
Social-network sites are a
part of our technology-con-
nected culture as an informal
method of communication.
Adding photos of friends
and joining fun fan pages or
groups may seem harmless or
inconsequential as the social-
networking site serves just that
purpose; unfortunately, it’s not
just a pastime of our generation
now.
Family, coaches and profes-
sors may be among those who
are asking to be your Facebook
friend or already are. When
you’re friends with your entire
family or preacher and com-
ments are made in person about
your recent Facebook status or
tagged photo, it may be time
to reconsider your privacy set-
tings. Censoring your own con-
tent may be the best choice to
keep your “college life” out of
sight.
So while maintaining face
with your more adult or mature
Facebook friends may not be
much of a concern for you, con-
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ing your Facebook page. First
impressions can make or break
your job hunt, and if your page
isn’t creating the appropri-
ate image, that employment
opportunity may disappear.
Despite using Facebook’s
privacy features, once you’ve
posted content, it’s the begin-
The Carrier editorial reflects a consensus of the The Carrier’s editorial board.
THE CARRIER
Berry College
Recipient of Georgia College
Press Association’s Senior
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Award, 1988-1998, 2000-2002, 2004
Campus Carrier
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E-mail: campus_carrier@berry.edu
OPINIONS DECEMBER 3, 2009
ning of your online trail. It’s
best to think before making
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than clean up your online
identity after or make explana-
tions to family or employers.
Even if you decide to remove
the content soon after posting
it, the content may already be
viewed. Additionally, privacy
options do not 100 percent
guarantee your content can-
not be found. There are ways
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the Internet may bring up what
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you thought was hidden or
deleted content.
According to CareerBuilder. KIM Take at least one class outside the most common question I am
of your major or any graduation asked is the dreaded, “What are
com, Aug. 2009, 45 percent of HARBRECHT
companies look at networking Editor-in-Chief requirement that has always fas- you going to do in January?” With
sites, such as Facebook or MyS- cinated you. There is a lot more no plans for graduate school any
pace, before hiring candidates. to be learned in these classes than time soon and an unfortunate job
Content that lost applicants a just the basic facts of the subject. market, the question is a legiti-
Film director Baz Luhrmann
job offer included inappropriate You can take or leave this mate one.
told the class of 1999 to do one
photos or information, content advice, but I encourage you to I search job Web sites every
thing every day that scares you,
about the candidate drinking challenge yourself to this last sug- QLJKW DQG VWDON VSHFLÀF FRP-
to read the directions (even if
or using drugs, inappropriate gestion. I did and have learned panies just waiting for them to
you don’t follow them) and to
comments and demonstration so much more about myself and post the perfect job, or really
always wear sunscreen.
of poor communication abili- life in the process. any opening. But what I have
His radio single, “Every-
ties. So although 32 percent This semester, I branched out learned while toiling over cover
body’s Free (To Wear Sun-
RI VWXGHQWV ÀQG WKLV SUDFWLFH into the string world and learned letters, networking and the per-
screen),” reached number 45 on
unethical, only 17 percent of WR SOD\ WKH FHOOR 7KH ÀUVW WKLQJ fect resume is that the only way
the Billboard Hot 100 and was
employers agree, according to I learned was not where to to survive is to improvise. Yes,
aired at numerous graduations
The Chronicle of Higher Edu- SODFH P\ ÀQJHUV RQ WKH VWULQJV you should have an idea of what
that year, but at the time, we
cation, Sept. 2007. or how to gently glide the bow, you want to do, but by no means
were too young to fully under-
Employers have even gone but instead my teacher told me GRHVLWKDYHWREHDVSHFLÀFSODQ
stand its strikingly obvious, yet
so far as to use alumni and pro- that after nearly 60 years of play- spreadsheet included. Rather,
powerful, message. Now is your
JUDPVWRVFRSHRXWSURÀOHVWKDW ing, she learned you can’t get it should guide you down one
opportunity to revisit this advice,
wouldn’t otherwise be acces- wrapped up in what’s dictated path and leave you open to other
adapted from a 1997 Chicago Tri-
sible, so they are willing to use on a staff all of the time. Instead, possibilities. Don’t get caught up
bune column. Start loading the
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video on YouTube, but while you
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wait for it, here is some advice
represent their company. only better your playing but to option.
that I have learned during my
For you, Facebook may also expand your mind. Luhrmann said, “Don’t feel
years at Berry.
be the most popular social- Improvisation is usually a guilty if you don’t know what
Walk to class. There is no
networking site to show off musical term, but one of the you want to do with your life…
need to drive three minutes just
your fun college days, but greatest lessons my teacher has the most interesting people I
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those “worry free” days are taught me is that in following the know didn’t know at 22 what
people for that one remaining
numbered. Stick to a rule of essence of the word itself, impro- they wanted to do with their
parking spot when the person
thumb and evaluate whether visation should not exclusively lives, some of the most inter-
you passed on the sidewalk got
“untagging” yourself from a apply to music. esting 40-year-olds I know still
to class four minutes before you.
friend’s photo or certain status I remind myself of this every don’t.”
The library is not a social
update is necessary. Regulating day and realize how simple life If I could pass along one piece
gathering place. People actually
Facebook use may not only be can and should be. There is no of information I have learned,
go there to study on a fairly com-
good for your family’s piece of need to stress yourself out about this would be it. No compli-
mon basis.
mind, but it also could prevent things you can’t change or things cated, secret formula for success
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board. Especially when typing
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the word, “regards.”
many ways but especially when present and be willing to adjust
Go green, but don’t go broke
considering future career plans. at any given moment. But trust
trying to do so.
As I near graduation next week, Luhrmann on the sunscreen.
Kim Harbrecht
Editor-in-Chief
Amanda Griswell
Entertainment Editor
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Asst. Entertainment
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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Language unification adds benefits
CAMERON
FOROUDASTAN
Guest Writer
The American government caters
to more than 200 languages spoken in
the United States, sending the message
that immigrants don’t have to learn
English to succeed here. According to
the 2000 United States Census, 8.1 per-
cent of the American population had
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of those spoke English “not very well”
or “not at all.” This is inexcusable.
For a more integrated, literate
nation, English should be America’s
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tic unity costs the government money
as it spends millions of dollars trans-
lating public documents and provid-
ing translation services. Janet Ng of
Asian Week said San Francisco spends
$350,000 on every document they must
translate because of the city’s bilingual
government mandate. This is absurd.
Requiring English would eliminate
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I am disgusted with Hermann. Bold
words? I am a bold man. I refuse to
coat my livid contempt for the way
things are run in that building with the
respectful tact one is expected to use.
They do not deserve as much.
Here I am, a former Berry student
with a 3.01 GPA, a clean record, and a
decent amount of potential for math-
ematics, forced to be a hobo by school
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sion, which is the last step I have been
able to make to further my endeavor,
has been pending for three weeks.
Now don’t get me wrong. I am
not disregarding my own mistakes.
I admit to having made the choices I
have made; what put me in the posi-
tion is my own doing. But this time,
my surroundings hold a decent level
of blame for my educational progress’
steady demise. Hermann’s terrible
communication throughout its various
departments has been detrimental. I
have visited Hermann at least 15 times
this semester to try and readjust my
To Kyler Post, managing editor,
regarding video games and Internet
needs on campus [Back off gaming for
real Internet needs].
Fortunately for gamers at Berry
College, your demagogic appeals and
claims fall short of the truth. I under-
stand that yours is an opinion article,
however, opinions based upon proven
fallacies that call for a limitation of
students’ recreational opportunities
need not be published. Post claims that
online video games require “a ridicu-
lous amount of bandwidth,” that online
video games should not be played by
anyone over the age of 18, and that
such games “numb [our] minds.” Let
us tackle these mistaken impressions
in order.
There are many different categories
of online games that each have spe-
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include massively multiplayer online
OPINIONS
these expenses, important today when
administrative budgets are already
stripped down to their skeletons.
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well. According to the United States
Department of Labor, immigrants
who speak English “not well” or “not
at all” earn approximately 57 percent
as much as American-born workers.
Being forced to learn English can raise
immigrants’ income by a very large
margin. Immigrants who can express
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percent as much as native speakers.
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educational success. The Thomas Rivi-
era Policy Institute found that the most
common college challenge for immi-
grants is the language barrier. Many for-
eign for their children to go to college,
but according to the TRPI study, nearly
two-thirds of parents tested missed at
least 50 percent of the questions on a
mini-test of college knowledge.
According to a 2006 Zogby Interna-
tional survey, “92 percent of Americans
believe that preserving English as our
situation.
This summer, I lived and worked
on campus. As you know, should one
work a certain amount of hours over
the summer, one is promised $700
towards one’s student account for the
effort and dedication. I worked 10 to 20
more hours than the needed amount,
and therefore should be allotted that
bonus.
My current student balance is locked
at a steady $701.34. Shouldn’t the stu-
dent work bonus cover my account?
This is where things get illogical. One is
not entitled to the student work bonus
unless one is registered for classes. One
cannot register for classes unless one is
admitted. One cannot be admitted until
one’s balance is a reasonable amount. I
have been cleared by Lynn Battles, who
is the controller for the vice president
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ever, registration was a week ago.
How easy it would be to look my
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title Counter Strike is about 30kb per
second. As another example, standard
quality Youtube.com videos require
330kb per second to stream, while the
popular MMORPG World of Warcraft
(WoW) requires a meager 0.5-3kb per
second on average.
As for the juvenility of video games
(in this case, online games), market
trends and industry reports demon-
strate an obvious maturity in target
demographics.
The Entertainment Software Ratings
Board popularly known as ESRB pro-
vides six age-based rankings for video
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2009’s top-selling online console game
titles in the U.S. (including Resident
Evil 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
2 and Killzone 2), one was rated T for
teen, and four were rated M for mature
content.
With ESRB standards in place, it’s
CAMPUS CARRIER PAGE 5
common language is critical to main-
taining our unity.” That same survey
found that 69 percent of Americans
agree that the United States is at risk
of becoming divided by language.
Canada is an excellent example of such
division. Canada must dedicate a por-
tion of their federal budget to handling
business in both English and French.
If we fail to adopt English as our
RIÀFLDOODQJXDJHZHZLOOQRORQJHUEH “What’s your good luck charm
the United States but the divided states.
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or ritual?”
language with everyone encouraged to
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Cultural diversity is invariably valu-
able, but when it drains a country’s
resources and holds its citizens down, I like to tie one
it should be amended in whatever was shoe lace tighter
necessary. Certainly, America should than the other.”
still encourage immigrants to retain
their native tongues, but a knowledge
of English should still be strongly Luis Salazar
encouraged and, within all govern- Senior
ment functions, mandatory.
tles is not the only person to have seen Just sit there
my account and see the daylight I wish and dance.”
they’d see. Other people, each placed
higher than the other in Hermann’s
hierarchical buffoonery. And yet, I
remain in this stalemate as hopes of my
readmission are dwindling. Jackie Runningen
This is what Hermann’s lack of Senior
internal communication is doing to me;
I am probably going to miss another
semester of college because of this stag-
nation. I’m probably going to have to
join the Air Force. This isn’t necessarily
a bad thing, but I, like you, want to be My necklace is my
back at Berry next semester. good luck charm.”
I pray you call for change. I will
not be allotted that option. By the time
you read this, I will be in New York,
researching military branches, seeking
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nationalistic service.
Sarah Countryman
Senior
- Carlos Sanchez
Former student
giants such as Sony Entertainment of I wear mis-
America don’t hide the fact that their matched socks.”
target demographic begins at age 15
and extends all the way to 40.
Regarding the mind-numbing effect
of video games, a quick search will Jennifer Cook
reveal studies concluding that video Sophomore
games do not “numb” minds, but actu-
ally improve them. Studies conducted
in this decade have concluded that
video games can improve the cogni-
tive and perceptual skills of children,
as well as increase their hand eye coor- Sleep is mine.”
dination and, believe it or not, social
skills (especially with “party” games
like “Guitar Hero”— which I know
Post enjoys— but also general online
titles).
Feel free to fact check my claims, Mackenzie Buck
but don’t search too long or you might Sophomore
slow down the network. Our band-
width would be better off if you played
an hour of “Call of Duty” (and your
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person shooters (FPSs) and sports sim-
ulation games. Compared to loading
the homepage of Yahoo.com, which is
156 kilobytes (roughly 70kb per second
from the wireless in Morgan), the band-
width required to play the popular FPS
obvious that 14-year-olds are not trad-
ing their lunch money for consoles that
cost upwards of $300, and game titles
that stores will not even allow them to
purchase. Even as console developers
aim to encompass all levels of “casual”
and “hardcore” gamers, industry
cognition skills may increase in the
process).
LETTER SUBMISSION POLICY
Letters to the editor must include a name, address and
- Jared Colvin phone number, along with the writer’s class year or
Junior title. The Carrier reserves the right to edit for length,
style, grammar and libel.
E-MAIL: campus_carrier@berry.edu
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Life After
Graduation
Every year, millions of college students from all walks of life
graduate from college or university. Despite differences in priv-
ilege and experience, these students go through college in the
pursuit to make it on their own and have a better future. They’ve
What Happens Next?
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Artist strives to further creative interests
NICOLE NESMITH Perhaps the most interesting
Asst. Feature Editor project she was involved with
in her time at Berry has been the
“Empty Bowls” project. She not
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spend most of their time in a room had the chance to showcase her
immersed in clay and random pottery to the community in order
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interest of visual art. Zimmerman said she has applied
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said. “Sometimes it’s stressful, but she has not heard back. She said
normally it’s a release.” she really hopes to do this work
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Zimmerman participated in the education minor, schools do not
Art Society and the opportunity usually hire in the middle of the
to be a freshman mentor. year.
“I learned a lot about how “I would love to teach visual
different people at college are and art,” Zimmerman said. “Anything
the backgrounds they come from,” from drawing to painting to clay
Zimmerman said. “I learned to photography.”
how to be morally supportive of Although she is comfortable
other students because I realized with any form of art, her dream job
we’re all going through the same would be her area of expertise.
things.” “I would absolutely love to
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business major to continue with
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teach ceramics,” Zimmerman
said. “Either middle school or
high school.”
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ambitions for art and teaching
in her future, she is simply
apprehensive and concerned.
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warned,” Zimmerman said.
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to put my resume out there, trying
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Building on tradition, a historical Berry Christmas
AMANDA GRISWELL
Entertainment Editor
With the Christmas trees decorated and
the lights hung, the Christmas season is
here.
The 23rd annual “Candles and Carols
of Christmases Past” at Oak Hill takes on
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traditions that Martha Berry enjoyed. This
took research to determine how Martha
Berry would have wanted Christmas time
to look.
“We changed ‘Candles and Carols’ for
more of a historical focus,” Patrice Shan-
non, marketing coordinator at Oak Hill &
The Martha Berry Museum, said.
Student workers have worked around
the museum and the house to hang the
lights up and help decorate the Christmas
trees. These touches have allowed for more
of a traditional and historical interpretation
of the event.
“As an event it is more true to Martha
Berry’s idea of Christmas,” senior Dean
Haugen said.
The streets leading up to Oak Hill will
be lined with lights and carolers welcom-
ing in guests throughout the night from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.
The inspiration for the decoration of
lights amongst the trees, on the house and
on the museum came from one student’s
hometown.
“We got the inspiration from an event
in my home town called ‘Enchanted Air-
lie,’” Senior Haugen said. “It allows for
more people to soak in the Christmas spirit
rather than being bombarded by it.”
Several new additions have been added
to this year’s event, such as ‘The Gift of
Christmas’ exhibit, an array of lights, a
Christmas tree in each room of the house
and Santa Claus sitting on the front porch.
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at the Martha Berry Museum that shows
the various Christmas traditions. Artifacts,
photographs and a historical Christmas
tree are used to tell the story of Christmases
past, Shannon said.
This event involves the Berry commu-
nity and the Rome community. The Roman
Festival Brass Band will be performing and
Exaltation will be singing.
Senior Trista Gillespie, Exaltation mem-
ber, said she is looking forward to see-
ing the changes of the event and singing
“Beautiful Baby.”
This event is for the guests to take part
in and enjoy.
“[We want to] help create a legacy with
not only with the Berry community but also
with the Rome community,” Shannon said.
Guests will be able to hear carols the
entire time they are at the event. Several
local churches will line the road as guests
drive in.
“They will never go without hearing
a carol at Candles and Carols,” Shannon PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY PATRICE SHANNON
said.
The decoration are simple and basic, but
Oak Hill staff are hoping to make it more
enjoyable for all the guest. It will be a per-
sonal time for families to spend together,
Haugen said. “Candles and Carols of Christmases
One main decoration is the multiple Past” at Oak Hill brings the Berry
Christmas trees that the Oak Hill staff have community together with the Rome
decorated. community. There are Christmas trees
“Each [Christmas] tree has a different in every room of the house with differ-
look and theme” in the various rooms of ent themes. Lights decorate the trees,
the house, Shannon said. house and museum. This event will take
Guests will have a lot to see at “Candles place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6 p.m.
and carols of Christmases Past.” to 9 p.m.
“Be prepared to be wowed,” Haugen
said.
Guests can park at Harbin Clinic across
from Oak Hill. It is free for students, faculty
and staff to attend. For other guests, admis-
sion is $5 and children three and under are
free. With each admission, guests will have
a chance to have their picture with Santa.
PAGE 10, CAMPUS CARRIER
Berry alumni continue athletic careers after school
McHugh pitches in NY Mets organization
Berry Alum Colin
pitched for three
seasons for the
Vikings. McHugh is
now pitching for the
Brooklyn Cyclones of
the New York Mets
organization with an
8-2 record and a 2.76
ERA.
ASHLEY MCINTYRE
Sports Editor
Right-handed pitcher Collin McHugh is
proof that real life exists after Berry.
The New York Mets drafted McHugh in
the 18th round of the June 2008 draft. He
played rookie ball for the Kingsport Mets
in Kingsport, Tenn., from June to August
2008. While in Kingsport, he boasted a 4.17
ERA in 41 total innings, 12 games and 25
runs allowed. During spring training last
year, he was sent up to the Mets’ short
season A team, the Brooklyn Cyclones,
alongside rehabbing major leaguers Car-
los Beltran and Oliver Perez. McHugh had
8-2 record, an ERA 2.76 in 14 games and 75
innings pitched.
McHugh said life is treating him well
Annual Jingle Jog looks to continue tradition of supporting Rome
ASHLEY MCINTYRE
Sports Editor
Tis the season to be jolly and active.
The fourth annual Jingle Jog will be
held Saturday, Dec. 5 on Berry’s running
trails to raise money in support of various
events sponsored by Athletes Bettering the
Community (ABC). The 1-mile fun run
will start at 9:30 a.m. and the 5-kilometer
race will kick off at 10 a.m. Participants are
encouraged to dress with the spirit of the
holidays in mind.
“People get really creative,” Janna
Johnson, ABC adviser, said. “Last year, we
had two Berry girls dress up as Christmas
presents, with boxes around their bodies,
bows in their hair and everything.”w
The race is open to anyone; students,
members of the Rome community and
families have participated in past years.
Sophomore Ryan Edwards will make
his second appearance as Santa Claus on
SPORTS
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHEN LINDLEY
,and he is enjoying the professional world.
He and his wife live in Sandy Springs, Ga.,
and are enjoying some down time.
“I’ve never really had an offseason
before. It’s nice,” he said.
McHugh said his favorite moment came
on the opening day of the 2009 season with
the Cyclones. He started on opening day
on Coney Island in Brooklyn, in front of
9,000 fans against the Staten Island Yan-
kees. McHugh recorded the win, pitched
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McHugh played in last year’s baseball
alumni game, but this year, Mountain
Day’s festivities were during his honey-
moon. McHugh said he plans to continue
to visit Berry in the future.
Saturday. His duties include starting the
races and giving out awards. Awards will
be given based on age groups, the male and
female winners and the overall winner.
Senior baseball player Cory Kirkland is
ABC’s special tasks coordinator and joined
ABC during the spring semester of last
year. He is involved in sending out appli-
cations, registration, making goodie bags
for participants and helping design the
long-sleeve T-shirt that all registered run-
ners receive. Runners also receive a Santa
Claus hat and jingle bells for their running
shoes.
“It’s a great opportunity to meet other
athletes on different teams and to raise
funds to support Berry and the community
of Rome,” Kirkland said.
Proceeds from the event will also ben-
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The Big Peach Running store in Kenne-
saw, Ga., has also showed their support for
the event.
Zimmermann continues soccer career in Germany
CONTRIBUTED BY SPORTS INFORMATION
CORY PITTS
Asst. Sports Editor
Berry alumna Vanessa Zimmermann,
class of 2009, was a four-time NAIA All-
American goalkeeper for the Lady Vikings
soccer team. During her four-year tenure,
Zimmermann was named SSAC Defensive
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In her 73 matches Zimmermann allowed
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ished her career with 237 saves.
Zimmermann is currently a paid player
for a club team in Germany named Bayer
04 Leverkusen. Zimmermann said the
team is in the second best league in Ger-
many. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is currently
ranked second in the league and is tied in
total points with the top ranked team.
“They have been very generous,” John-
son said. “They have placed registration
forms in the store and provided a gift card
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Participants can also look forward to
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Moe’s and Firehouse Subs. Panera Bread
DECEMBER 3, 2009
Berry Alumna Van-
essa Zimmermann
was a four time All-
American goalkeeper
for the Vikings. Zim-
mermann is currently
playing for the Bayer
04 Leverkusen in
Germany.
Zimmermann said she is enjoying her
experience in Germany while still being
able to play soccer.
“We practice four times a week and our
games are on Sundays,” Zimmermann said.
“Just last Sunday we had a very important
game in the German Soccer Cup and were
allowed to play in the arena, where usually
only the professional guys team is allowed
to play. “
Zimmermann said she has plans to
advance to the top league in Germany at
the end of the season.
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JAMES CRAWFORD
Co. will also be supplying free baked goods
after the races.
ABC was founded in 2000 ABC is also
involved in sponsoring local families dur-
ing Thanksgiving and Christmas.
DECEMBER 3, 2009
ASHLEY MCINTYRE
Sports Editor
There’s nothing like good, old-fashioned
hatred.
After watching the Georgia and Georgia Tech
football game this past weekend, I’m glad that
Berry has a rivalry with Shorter College. The
competition between Berry and Shorter, basket-
ball teams hasn’t come to venomous loathing
(yet), but I’m looking forward to this season.
Berry has a great athletics program with
well-rounded, talented athletes, but sporting
events aren’t usually a main focus on campus.
How often does the Cage Center draw 3,000
screaming fans? We’re not a big college with
a bigger emphasis on athletics, which is one of
the many reasons why I like it here. Academics
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feels like the Dean Dome at the University of
North Carolina against Duke University. It’s OK
to put down my textbooks and relax to some of
the best basketball that’s going to hit the Cage’s
hardwood. I feel like I’m in the stadium when
the University of Texas plays Texas A&M dur-
ing football season, or when the New England
Patriots play the Indianapolis Colts. The arena
is packed to the rafters, students are losing their
voices, pom-poms get lost in the madness, and
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basketball are in the stands showing their sup-
port. There’s nothing else like it. I couldn’t care
less if Berry and Shorter aren’t in the same con-
ference anymore. I acknowledge that the games
won’t mean nearly as much as they have in
past years. Once we are allowed to participate
in division standings for championships, Berry
won’t have much to gain on paper. But what is
there to lose?
Fewer things in life give me as much plea-
sure as thumbing my nose at that college across
town and proclaiming superiority. The Vikings
a record of 7-5 against Shorter since the 2004-
2005 season and the Lady Vikings have gone 9-1
since that season. The Vikings and Lady Vikings
don’t play highly anticipated in-conference or
in-division games often; the rivalry is a special
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thing that needs to be preserved.
I think every sport and every team needs a
“big game.” The New York Yankees always play
a series with the New York Mets, even though
they’re in different leagues. The University of
Georgia plays Georgia Tech — an SEC school
versus an ACC school. Tiger Woods always
seems to get paired with Phil Mickelson at least
once a year, and I know they’re not exactly best
friends. Why do these match-ups continue to be
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it sells seats. I have never (nor will I ever) declare
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game could hurt the college’s revenue.
I like that one of the college’s missions is
to serve and participate in the community. It’s
great to see members of the Rome commu-
nity come out to watch the Rotary Classic and
genuinely enjoy it. I especially love watching
the young children who come with their fami-
lies. Nothing warms this sports fanatic’s heart
like watching children enjoy the Berry/Shorter
games. If the Hawks are no longer on Vikings’
schedules, what is going to replace that commu-
nity involvement?
Last semester, students were told that the
new housing policy was implemented in order
to foster a sense of community on campus, and
there’s nothing like healthy competition to spur
togetherness among the student body. I chal-
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after a sweet three-pointer. The Berry commu-
nity bonds over the Berry/Shorter games. This
is the one game of the year when I hear students
refer to a sports team as “us,” “our” or “we,”
rather than “the basketball team,” “the men’s
team” or “the women’s team.” When Berry
plays Shorter in basketball, it’s personal. I’m
still gloating over last year’s victory and right-
fully so. Those were good games.
Ah, basketball season. It’s the most wonder-
ful time of the year.
To my fellow students who haven’t been to
a Berry/Shorter game, I strongly suggest it. I
guarantee your Vikings and Lady Vikings will
put on a great show and you’ll feel more con-
nected to Berry than you ever have before. I
implore the powers that be to continue to put
the Hawks on the schedule in years to come.
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season starts.
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Keeping the
Christmas
Tradition

The Berry College Concert Choir and Berry

Singers performed traditional Christmas
carols and classics at Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the College Chapel. The
annual event begins the holiday season
with the lighting of the SGA Christmas tree
and caroling outside the chapel following
the performance and readings.

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