The Clarion, Vol. 83, Issue #9, Oct. 25, 2017 - Brevard College

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October 25, 2017

BC Students Volunteer ‘Plan Your PARI First Annual Haunted House

By Lauren Fowler

Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 21, Brevard College students volunteered at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute’s (PARI) first annual Frightful Friendfest that included a haunted house, Halloween crafts, a hayride and celebration dinner for volunteers and local families. Three Brevard College students, Lauren Fowler, Liz Hill and Peter Trench, volunteered for the event and took jobs such as a scientist tour guide, Pennywise victim in the underground tunnel, special effects/creepy silhouette artist and other supporting roles for the haunted house. The haunted house took place in the off limits and not frequently seen basement of Building 1—the museum and main education building. Area 51 was the theme for the tour and led guests on a mission to rescue scientists trapped in the underground research area after the alien research project went wrong and several aliens escaped putting the building on lockdown. “Protocol dictates that we lock the doors behind us before continuing so nothing else escapes—leave now or continue all the way through with us!” said the scientist tour guide. Several large groups made it through but many turned back after seeing the first room which

held the alien autopsy. In the autopsy room, an alien had switched places with the scientist and threw guts (spaghetti and stewed tomatoes) at the autopsy window. When asked about the experience Liz Hill said, “It was great getting to be in the tunnels under PARI. They were very spooky and added a creepy touch to an already creepy haunted house. The staff at PARI was fun to work with and I look forward to next year!” Peter Trench also commented on the experience saying, “I had two prominent takeaways from the whole event. First being that there is an entire basement to PARI which I didn’t know existed. Second being the awesome community involved at PARI - everyone was kind, thoughtful, and the event was very well planned.” After the event, many guests asked who PARI had hired to do the haunted house and were surprised when they found out it had been done in house with volunteers and Brevard College students as the actors and set designers. “Almost all the decor was stuff in PARI’s storage rooms, we have pieces dating back to the 70’s and 80’s that really helped provide the ambiance.” said Lebby Moran, PARI’s Science Educator and one of the main organizers of the See ‘PARI’ on page 3

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PARI staff member Tim Delisle (front left), PARI volunteer Hunter Parker (back), and student volunteers (left to right) Peter Trench, Liz Hill and Lauren Fowler.

Future Day’ on Tuesday

Zach Dickerson

Campus News Editor Tuesday, Oct. 31, will be “Plan Your Future Day” which is an event held once every semester where all the classes for that specific day are canceled and students are given the chance to plan for next semester, declare their major, or in some cases plan for early graduation this semester. The primary purpose of Plan Your Future Day is for students to set up meetings with their advisors to talk about scheduling classes for the Spring 2018 semester and to plan for registering for those classes at a later date. These meetings will go on from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a short break and they will then start back up from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If students are unsure of what majors are provided at the school there will be booths set up at Robbins Plaza (outside of Myers Dining Hall) that will have people at each of them to help guide students and tell them about the majors and what to expect if they choose to pursue them. There will also be games, activities, and prizes for students to win at Robbins Plaza. These activities will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If there are students that are still unsure of what major would best fit them Nacole Potts, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Director of OCED, will be holding a workshop in the computer lab in Jones Library from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. where any student can come in and take the Focus 2 survey to help lead them on a track to decide which major at Brevard College will best fit their interests. Another event to note is the “Connect to Your Future Athletics Career Panel” on Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. in MG 125. This will involve alumni who were student athletes at the school from a range of different majors talking about life after leaving college and athletics and focusing mainly on their careers after school. This event is targeted toward student athletes, but it is open to any student who wants to join in.

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Errors in past issues

Corrections and apology from the Editor in Chief I recently learned that The Clarion made a few notable errors in the Oct. 4 edition of the paper, specifically in the “Brevard College pinning ceremony” article. I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about these mistakes and what we are doing to remedy them. One speaker at the event was identified in the article as Christopher Bradley. In fact, his full name as listed on the program is Christopher Bradley Center. We regret the omission of his last name in the article. In addition, references to his speech were not quoted correctly, to the point that parts of it were, according to Center, not recognizable. The Clarion staff member who wrote the article, Florian Peyssonneaux, explained that he used information on the program to identify the speakers, and in writing the article left off Center’s last name, an omission we did not notice during the editing process. Peyssonneaux, who was a senior attending and taking part in the ceremony, also said he did not take notes throughout the whole event, which may explain other inaccuracies about Center’s speech. To correct the record, Center sent us a copy of his speech and we have made corrections to the article in the online edition of our Oct. 4 issue. We also wish to acknowledge those corrections in this issue by re-publishing that article (below), and we extend our apologies to Center and anyone

else who was confused by the errors in our initial reporting. Finally, Christopher Center also brought to our attention a couple of other errors in earlier editions of The Clarion. In the first issue on Aug. 25, he was incorrectly identified in a photo caption of a group of students experiencing the solar eclipse, and in the Sept. 6 edition, a photo credit incorrectly identified the photographer of a photo of a magic show. In the latter instance, a staff member provided a photo taken by someone else, which isn’t an issue, but did not specify that it was Amanda McBriar’s photo, which is why the photo was incorrectly credited to the staffer. This is my third semester on The Clarion staff, and my first as Editor in Chief. Like all of us on the staff, we are still learning, and sometimes, as with any newspaper, mistakes are made. That does not excuse us, however, from trying to correct them when we learn of them and to strive to do better in the future. All Clarion staffers try to uphold professional journalistic standards, and for that reason, we appreciate when our readers let us know when we make mistakes so that we can look into them and make amends if possible. —Jordon Morgan Editor in Chief

Brevard College pinning ceremony By Florian Peyssonneaux Opinion Editor

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in our Oct. 4 issue. Because of errors in the original publication, we are re-running it in this issue with corrections. Brevard College family weekend was highlighted with the pinning ceremony that took place in the Porter Center on Friday, Sept. 29. This tradition brought together graduating seniors as well as families, friends and teachers. During this day dedicated to seniors, Brevard College organized the senior swag event that was educating students about the graduation ceremony, and the process of becoming an alumn. The Francis Pavilion opened its doors at 4:30 p.m., and after a couple minutes the crowd started to arrive. Seniors and their guests had tables assigned on both floors of the pavilion for the pinning dinner. Soon after 5 p.m. students and guests were invited to take food from the buffet that was set up by the College cafeteria. Then, president David Joyce welcomed people for coming and invited the College’s minister Sharad Creasman to say a blessing. Rev. Creasman focused on the importance of students future role in the society in his message to the seniors. Margaret Brown, history teacher at BC, had a very emotional speech as she mentioned students’ memories during those past years. Her voice was shaky as she mentioned places where seniors made their best college memories, what they could remember when they were freshmen, or what was the most important thing they learned at BC.

The speech was very intense—“If you don’t feel the tears coming, you didn’t pay attention to the speech,” Joyce said. To represent the class of 2018, Christopher Center gave a speech about his college career and how much he has accomplished. When Center first arrived at BC, the college tagline was “Step in, stand out. “What does that even mean?,” he said. “I’m going to a college where their slogan doesn’t even make sense.” But as he thought more about those four words, he decided to take them literally and began “stepping” into things. Now, he is a senior RA, a student representative on the Board of Visitors, a peer leader for three years, and music coordinator for the Campus Activities Board, he said. “Best of all, I met this awkward gal in my freshman math class that later turned out to be the person I would spend the rest of my life with,” he said. After recounting some of his favorite memories at BC, Center concluded by saying that though college only lasts a few years, by “stepping in” at Brevard College, “I’ve found my voice to stand out.” For the pinning itself Dr. Joyce invited all the seniors to stand up with their Brevard College pin in hand. Then the person who was going to pin them stood. Then, each of them had to say the reason why he or she picked this particular person to be the pinner. For another Brevard tradition, everybody was invited to the president’s house for a dessert reception. “It was for most people the first time they met with me as a freshman at my house for social ice cream gathering. I want to invite you all today so, you can judge for yourself if it is any better,” Joyce said. Afterwards, families were invited to the Tornado Alley for a game of “Family Feud” to finish the evening.

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Senior Profile: Anna Heard

By Amber Blanton

Staff Writer Anna Marie Heard, a senior at Brevard College, has been leading a life filled with adventure and accomplishment. Her hard work and dedication will allow her to graduate a year earlier than expected and in the process she has built a house of her own and married her best friend. Heard faced a busy start to the 2017 fall semester when she was attempting to juggle school, a wedding and a new house. She has always enjoyed being an active participant in school events. But she found herself having to say no to many activities she would have loved to be a part of, because building her house had become a top priority. “We were trying to get the house done in three months, so the house took up all our free time,” Heard said. According to Heard, even normal activities such as school work and spending time with friends and family had to be scheduled around working on the house. Heard explained, “There were many days when the to-do list was never ending... Between outing club, classes, work study, house errands, phone calls, wedding plans, working on the house and trying to stay in touch with family and friends life was crazy.” When asked about dealing with all the stress from her busy schedule, Heard said that she took things “one day at a time.” She would create a list of what needed to be done, and she would check off as many things as she could. If something didn’t get done, it would go on the next day’s list. According to Heard, some days are better than others. She said that sometimes, “there wasn’t enough time in a day to dwell on how stressed

she was.” But with help and support from Jesse Heard, her new husband, she was able to complete whatever tasks needed to be done. With every task she checked off, Heard came closer to turning her dreams into reality. She describes the days leading up to her wedding as “hectic and exhausting.” But her hard work payed off on Oct. 15 when she married Jesse Heard. Heard experienced feelings of “pure joy” on what she considers to be the best day of her life. As things fall into place, Heard is ready to continue her adventure as she finishes her senior year and prepares to graduate. She has loved the 3 years she has spent at Brevard College and she has always tried to be active and engaged in campus life. Heard is a Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (WLEE) major, and has met so many lifelong friends, including her husband, through the program. She considers these people her family, and they have helped her create many unforgettable memories. Heard has taken advantage of the many opportunities Brevard has to offer and has even become the president of the Outing Club in her attempts to get involved. She encourages other students to take advantage of the opportunities BC offers and to form relationships with the “brilliant, caring professors.” Surrounded by a team of supporting friends, Heard is ready for whatever the future will bring. She says, “I am about to move into the next stages of my life with complete confidence that I can do anything that I truly set my heart to.”

Photo Courtesy of: Anna Heard

Anna and Jesse Heard

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Trick-or-Treat for cans By Jon Cole

Sports Information Director The Brevard College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host a Trick-or-Treat For Cans event on Sunday, Oct. 29 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. throughout the community. There will be Tornado student athletes from all 21 teams participating in the event, canvassing 15 streets in Brevard. All non-perishable cans of food collected on Sunday will be donated to the Brevard-based Bread of Life Community Pantry. All donations will also assist in the USA South’s “Cans Across the Conference” initiative, which was established in 2004, with the yearly winner recognized at the close of the athletic season. Last fall USA South institutions collected 50,172 items marking the third-highest total in competition history. Over the last 13 years of the program, USA South Conference institutions have donated 389,266 items to various organizations. For more information please check out www. bctornados.com OR CONTACT JON COLE!

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haunted house. The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is located about 30 minutes away from Brevard College in Rosman and is inside the boundary of the Pisgah National Forest. PARI was originally the NASA Rosman Tracking Center and was used for research purposes in the 1960s. Later, from the early 1980s till the mid 90s, the site was used by the Department of Defense for satellite data collection. After the DOD left the site it was set to be demolished but was rescued by Don Cline who recognized its value as an education and research facility that it is today. Currently, PARI offers tours of the site and museums throughout the week and offers several educational programs on site and at events. Brevard College students have access to PARI through the Astronomy class with Mike Castelaz who used the instruments and site for an experiential approach for labs and lectures. The Frightful Friendfest was a success and PARI plans to do it again next year with an even bigger haunted house and possible haunted hayride tour. Volunteers for the event will be requested around this time next year and in the meantime, students are encouraged to check out the PARI website for other opportunities to volunteer throughout the year.

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‘No Trespass’ issued against Justin Babb

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By Stan Jacobsen

Director of Safety, Security and Risk Management Justin Babb, was issued a “No Trespass” letter by the Brevard Police Department restricting him from coming onto Brevard College property at any time, day or night. Security Officer Casey Eubanks received a call from Beth Banks at approximately 4:15 PM on Monday, Oct. 16 in which she reported that she had observed Mr. Babb going through the refrigerator and cabinets in the Commons in MS. When she spoke to him, he apologized for being in the room and he immediately left the building. After a brief search, Mr. Babb was located at the county library, where he was identified by Ms. Banks. At that time, in the presence of Beth Banks, Director of Security Stan Jacobsen, and Security Officer Casey Eubanks, the police issued him a “No Trespass” letter pursuant to NC General Statute 14-159.13 which authorizes Mr. Babb’s arrest if he returns to the Campus. Mr. Babb is known to the police as a person who makes a nuisance of himself around town, but he is not known to be violent and is unlikely to cause a threat to anyone. If you observe Mr. Babb on Campus, do not challenge him, but immediately contact Campus Security at 828-577-9590 so he can be directed to leave the College. If he should refuse to leave, he will be arrested by the Brevard Police Department and charged with Second Degree Trespass.

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Justin Babb

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On Monday, Oct. 23, heavy rain flooded King’s Creek on the BC campus and flooded local areas.

CRJ Program Welcomes Police Academy to Campus By Becky Harris

Contributor You may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence on campus this Fall. In actuality, it is the local Police Academy continuing the process of moving segments of their training to campus. During the Spring semester of the 2016-2017 school year, the local Police Academy, a joint operation of Blue Ridge Community College and the Buncombe Law Enforcement Association, first brought some of their classes to Brevard College. The size of BC’s Criminal Justice program and the fact that our students make up the majority of the academy, is largely behind this decision. It also simplifies transportation issues of having to travel to the regular Flat Rock location. Furthermore, it allows interest in the program to grow since students can observe the actions of those in the academy on the BC campus. In both classroom discussions and more experiential training, the Academy teaches defensive tactics, which instructs officers-in-training how to properly defend themselves and others. They also practice domestic violence call and response scenarios, which involves moving from one location to another in response to a simulated domestic violence call in a way that maintains safety for all involved. Additionally, they perform building clearances, which involves going through a building, checking for people inside, which could mean hostages or the bad guy(s) and testing their instincts to shoot or not shoot. You might also

see them running routine traffic stop scenarios. The instructors currently teaching at the Blue Ridge Police Academy are active duty law enforcement officers, practicing attorneys for both defense and prosecution, as well as a current local magistrate. Keeping this line of instruction ensures the cadets receive current case law and practices for North Carolina. It should be pointed out that Police Academy cadets are armed only with bright orange, nonfunctioning, plastic guns. Dr. Powers, the director of the program said, “This type of training allows the cadets to become familiar with the instrument on their side and allows the training to have a realistic hands-on basis.” They have been on campus twice so far this Fall and will be returning in November for over a week to practice rapid deployment, campus scenarios and patrol techniques. Rapid deployment starts out with the training officers being in a classroom setting and having to respond to a simulated emergency in a way that meets protocol. Patrol techniques includes simulations of possible situations an officer could encounter while in the field and how to handle it in the safest way that adheres to the Academy’s standards. The Police Academy uses MG 125 for most of their lessons, and they are currently looking for expanded campus locations to use for their more disruptive practices. In the short term, they are hoping to have use of the ground floor of Ross Hall.


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Marine Biology class visits UNCIMS over fall break By Jeni Welch Copy Editor

Over fall break, students in Dr. Tina Bell’s Marine Biology (BIO 350) class visited Morehead City in North Carolina to study marine organisms with hands-on experience at the University of North Carolina Institute for Marine Sciences (UNCIMS). This is the first time the class has been offered at Brevard College in 12 years. A total of nine students were on the trip as a requirement for the BIO 350 course. “The trip was necessary since we do not have a lab for the class because of our location,” said student Hayleigh Mann. “We could have the sea creatures shipped to us, but that isn’t as environmentally friendly since we don’t have the ability to keep the saltwater creatures alive.” UNCIMS took the class out on a research vessel where three trawlings and one dredge were completed. Mann said, “Trawling and dredging is extremely harmful to precious ocean community habitats and should be prohibited or regulated. The Captain of the research vessel was a native whose family had relied on commercial fishing industry and he was convinced that benefits instead of harms existed from using these practices. It put into perspective how much more activism needs to be done, especially at this point in history.” “Our trip was based around low tide,” said Mann. “One time we went out on the coast with these PBC pipes things and sucked worms from the beach.” Students also scraped the floating docks and took the barnacles back to UNCIMS for identification. Approximately 80 different organisms were identified on the trip even though more were collected. Students found and identified every species of common crab local to the area. “We had caught a starfish in the beginning of the week but it had broken off one of his limbs,” said Mann. “It was neat because the limb was already regenerating by the time we left.” Students also studied a Butterfly Sting Ray and watched a Boreal Squid use chromatophores to change colors. Students also toured the Duke University Marine Lab and visited the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium to learn more about oceanic habitats. Students studied wetlands, salt marshes and seagrass beds. At the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium students were permitted on the docks that are not normally open to the public. Mann said, “My favorite part was the scraping the floating docks because we got to break the rules in the name of science. I am not a fan of the ocean because I was raised in the mountains so this trip was a little bit of me facing my fear by hanging my head over that floating dock.” Students were able to listen to scientists explain their current research at UNCIMS during their first day. “One was trying to save the oyster reefs by using a new habitat structure for them to form on. Running burlap through watered down concrete mix and leaving them in the ocean for the oysters to sit on,” said Mann. “He is going to California to try and have companies start helping produce them.” BC students also put out a fish trap on the first day outside UNCIMS but did not catch anything before the end of the trip. Other activities included taking a ferry to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse which was unfortunately closed for renovations and witnessing some of North Carolina’s wild horses. Mann said, “the trip was really beneficial because we would have never gotten that experience in a lab.”

Students from BIO 350 enjoy the UNCIMS research vessel bringing back marine life for observations and identifications. (All photos courtesy of Hayleigh Mann.)

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No Means Yes: A Note on Rape Culture Responding to the Assault Epidemic By Jessica Wiegandt Arts and Life Editor

1984. This was the first year Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused publicly of sexual assault. The past 33 years have brought over 40 allegations against Weinstein and he just now is suffering repercussions, including being fired from his own company. But will he be charged? This seems to be the hot question in any case involving sexual assault. Sexual assault is defined as any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. For Weinstein, criminal charges may never come to fruition. A case will have to be reopened for Weinstein to be charged. However, civil lawsuits are likely. In the case of civil lawsuits, though, Weinstein may also file to sue The New York Times for infliction of emotional distress. I grew up in a safe community, surrounded by a loving family and friends who genuinely cared for my safety. In grade school I was never put in a position when I was made to feel uncomfortable or threatened. But when I was getting ready to leave for college, my community began training my mind to become cautious and question the motives of seemingly well-intentioned men. Jarring statistics of date rape were thrown in my face time and time again. I was instructed to never take a drink from a stranger. Never go out alone and always be sure at least one friend knows where I am going and when I should be home. While I took these tips and facts all to heart, I also thought to myself, “I’m going to a school of 700, what could happen?” And then I remember the day my naïve freshman self was doused with reality. We were sitting in the room, working on research for homework. An article was read from some news source about date rape and in response one of the women in the room said, “I’ve been raped.” The ground fell out from under me. All of a sudden, the prospect of sexual assault being an idea that was far, far away from me became a fairytale myth. According to “The Hunting Ground,” the film that ironically (though no one here is laughing) was produced by The Weinstein Company, one in five women will be sexually assaulted while in college. That was the precise number of women who were gathered in my room that night, the night my friend group became a statistic. In 2016, the Department of Justice released an updated statistic, which showed as many as one in four women will be sexually assaulted in college. The “Me, Too” campaign on Facebook recently resulted in the flooding of statements from those who have been sexually assaulted in his/her lifetime. The idea behind this movement was, “[i]f all the people who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote “Me, Too” as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” I personally saw my newsfeed filled with recounts of men and women who had their bodies controlled or objectified by another. I saw ranges of recounts from catcalling at age 12 to a victim of multiple rapes within one year. I saw more posts among those who worked in industries that were typically male-dominant (engineering, international and domestic affairs and outdoor recreation, I’m looking at you). I’ve always believed in the outdoor community, one which brings all walks of life together, to appreciate nature. However, as I’ve gotten older I’ve experienced sexual harassment and objectification and have heard friends in the outdoor community talk about being harassed and assaulted.

In an article published in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, titled “Harassment in the Outdoors,” journalist Jess Daddio investigated the ongoing stipulation that women essentially, “just have to put up with this [harassment]” to make tips or gain a promotion. Daddio’s article stated, “Outside Magazine found earlier this year that 53 percent of women have been sexually harassed while recreating, and of that percentage, 93 percent have been catcalled, 56 percent have been followed by someone, 18 percent have been flashed, and 4 percent have been attacked.” In August this year, a Facebook post was made with a photo of Brock Turner, a Stanford University swimmer charged with sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, stating, “He may have been able to get out of prison time but in my Criminal Justice 101 textbook, Brock Turner is the definition of rape.” When Turner was on trial, the prosecutor argued he should spend six years in prison because of his actions; Turner was jailed for three months. The textbook referred uses Turner’s mug shot and a short descriptor of the accusation, paired with the definition of rape. While all of these examples may not strike personal to you, I can almost guarantee you know someone who has been sexually assaulted. This is an epidemic which cannot be ignored. The saying, “It’s 2017, when are we going to do something about fill-in-the-blank-problem?” is overused and has become something of an everyday sigh. But seriously, how much longer will we tolerate the abuse of body, whether it be yours or the person standing next to you? We must take sexual assault seriously. We must support the victims and appropriately prosecute the offenders. Appropriate prosecution is not shortened jail time. It is not a question of “Will the offender be charged?” It is not accepting phrases of blatant assault, such as “Grab them by the pussy,” as our oh-so respectful president has acknowledged saying. We cannot allow this inhumane torture to riddle our campus, community, city, state, nation or world any longer. It is time to prosecute those who prey and support those in need. Together, we can make a difference and together we can strongly say, “Not on my campus.” For those in need of support or to report assault, contact Title IX Coordinator Debbie D’Anna, Deputy Title IX Coordinator Michael Cohen or call The National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

Stanford University student Brock Turner was released from jail in September 2016 after serving only three months for rape. Pictured here in the textbook “Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change,” by Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge, Turner is literally the photo definition of rape.


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WCU hosts conference for adventure By Jessica Wiegandt Arts and Life Editor

The WLEE Department will be participating in the 25 annual Adventure Education Conference, hosted at WCU this Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. This annual event gathers keynote speakers, colleges and universities from the WNC area and potential employers for a day of education and involvement. The fall Immersion team will be in attendance, as well as other students from BC. Amy Climer, Ph.D., will be the keynote speaker for the events. Climer owns her own company, known as Climer Consulting, and she is a coach and trainer in team development and innovation. WCU will be hosting the event and

students from BC and UNCA will be in attendance, along with other schools from the area. Student registration fees are $30 and students must register prior to the event. “This is a great networking opportunity,” WLEE professor Clyde Carter said when promoting the event, “You meet a lot of camps from the area, a lot of professionals in this industry and a lot of other college students who are interested in adventure education.” The Immersion team will be spending the entire day at the conference attending talks and participating in various activities. “I feel like this is a great opportunity, especially with class, to network and meet new people,” Immersion member and WLEE major

Sam Munson said. “Meeting new people is always a good time and it really will help to see what jobs are available around here.” BC has hosted the conference in the past and will have the opportunity to do so again within the next couple years. According to Carter, the conference rotates between schools. The last time BC hosted was for the 22nd annual conference in 2014. The famous Brevard llamas were on site for the AEC and were popular among those in attendance. For more information about the conference, visit the Facebook page here: https://www. facebook.com/AdventureEducationConference2017/ or email the conference hosts at [email protected].

BC International Club hikes Connestee Trail over fall break On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Brevard College International’s Club undertook a hike to Connestee Falls since most students went back home for Fall break and many foreign students had to stay on campus. This activity was organized by the Board of Visitors and the International’s Club. For many of the students, it was an opportunity to discover and explore in a sense the gated community of Connestee Falls, which is normally closed off to the public. Connestee has over 14 miles of private trails that goes across the forest and leads to different waterfalls, swimming holes and mountain vistas. Once on site, the hikers were accompanied by a guide to walk the 3.4 mile trail that lead

the international’s to Batson Creek waterfall. The guide explained to the group the vegetation on site, and how the trail was created by the railroad company which made a path through the forest in the 1960’s before abandoning the project. After an approximate two hour hike through the forest, the group finished the loop. The picnic that followed the hike was provided by the Board of Visitors and took place at the lake shore where the group relaxed after the adventure of the morning’s hike. The next event of the International’s Club will be the annual Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19 with the international’s host parents, also organized with the Board of Visitors. — Florian

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Netflix Original Review:

‘Daredevil Season 2: Rise of The Punisher’ By Jordon Morgan Editor in Chief

After the strong debut season of Netflix’s Original “Daredevil,” the second season had a lot to live up to, and thankfully, it doesn’t falter in keeping up its strong storytelling, fascinating characters and the biggest highlight of them all, the Netflix Marvel Universe debut of The Punisher. Set soon after the apprehension of Wilson Fisk from the end of season one, Hell’s Kitchen is under a new threat, taking out major crime gangs with brutal efficiency along with a mysterious ancient organization called The Hand, which is preparing itself for the climax of a war that has spanned hundreds of years. Saying much more would potentially give plot details away, but the second season still maintains the excellent pacing of the first, with tiny, but major, details slowly unfolding in a way that keeps the mystery of the ensuing events constantly intriguing. On that same note, events in the story sometimes branch off in ways that you don’t expect, with the methodical pacing allowing the viewer’s mind to try and piece it all together. The show also has not let up on the sometimes graphic violence but that isn’t a bad thing. Keeping the feel of a realistic, down-to-earth atmosphere, the violence adds to this by portraying New York as a bloody battleground that seemingly never ends. And that segues into another strength of the show, that being the multiple character arcs that it puts forth. For example, Matt Murdock’s philosophical ideals are put through test after test with multiple instances of him questioning whether or not his methods of dispatching criminals is really working or worth continuing. The mark of any great creative medium is see-

ing a character change, the idea that the person they were when they started their journey is not the same person they end up being and “Daredevil” accomplishes this with flying colors. As alluded to earlier, one of the biggest highpoints that this season offers is the introduction of Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher, portrayed with tragic effectiveness by Jon Bernthal, better known for his role as Shane Walsh in “The Walking Dead.” Previous iterations of The Punisher have never hit at home with audiences, with Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson all portraying Marvel’s most famous anti-hero, but either crashing and burning altogether, or just never given a chance to follow up on any possible goodwill they may have built up. Bernthal’s Punisher finally solidifies the character as a man who has endured horrific tragedy, given his life to serve his country as part of the United States Armed Forces, and feels more than justified in his brutal killings of criminals. “Daredevil” thankfully doesn’t glorify his violent ways, offering more of an understanding perspective. It empathizes with his tragedy and his motives, but doesn’t put him in any sort of position to be admired, which is where the character works best. The second season also introduces Matt Murdock’s old flame, Elektra Natchios, played by Élodie Yung. A far greater improvement over Jennifer Garner’s miscast performance in the 2003 film, Yung puts forth Elektra as a vicious and deadly assassin, but one who possesses great beauty and cunning, something that was missing in Garner’s turn in the role. “Daredevil” remains a show worth watching as it hasn’t lost any of the qualities that made the first season such a smash hit, and whether or not you’re a comic book fan it is absolutely worth investing in.

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Movie Review:

‘Marshall:’ An illuminating look at an important figure By Jordon Morgan

Editor in Chief As the first African American to ever be a United States Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall was a man of huge importance to the Civil Rights movement, and subsequently more than deserving of a biopic about him, and thankfully, “Marshall” does an excellent job of conveying who he was, and why he was such a renowned lawyer. Focusing on one of his first major cases as the sole lawyer employed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the film tells the story of Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) as he must team up with Sam Friedman (Josh Gad) to defend Joseph Spell (Sterling K. Brown of “This is Us”) who is accused of raping a rich socialite Eleanor Strubing (Kate Hudson). Legally barred from speaking inside the courtroom, Marshall must teach Friedman, who was primarily an insurance lawyer, on the ins and outs of criminal court, who learns along the way what it means to stand up for a cause greater than yourself. “Marshall” is ultimately your standard fare courtroom drama in the vein of “A Few Good Men,” “The Verdict,” or “The Judge” but what allows this film to rise above the trappings of its genre is its depiction of its titular subject. Chadwick Boseman has, in recent years, been tasked with playing a plethora of important figures in African American History, such as Jackie Robinson and James Brown, and he certainly hasn’t lost his touch. Boseman gives a clear, honoring image of Marshall by depicting him as a steadfast, determined, no-nonsense lawyer who absolutely refuses to back down even in the face of situations like, as his character in the film puts it, “arguing in front of See ‘Marshal,’ page 9


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BC 5th annual Harvest Festival set for Thursday

On Thursday, Oct. 26, the Harvest Festival will return to the Brevard and Brevard College community, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Not only will the festival allow students and residents to interact with llamas, often seen as the highlight of the festival, the event will hold several booths from various groups and organizations. Last year the llama station allowed people to take part in a competition where they (people that is) could race the llamas across the campus. The Harvest Festival will also host live musical performances that encourages the entire community to come together and listen. Last year, former staff writer Tucker Fry said about the festival that “many exclaimed that the Harvest Fest really brought them all together as they went around station to station having fun,” and there’s no reason not to expect the same thing this year. Finally, be sure to expect fresh cooked food, corn hole games, a professional face painting station and a professional balloon artist.

—Jordon Morgan

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More than three inches of rain on Monday this week meant normally quiet rivers and streams in the area became a whitewater kayaker’s dream — for a few hours, at least. Jessica Wiegandt (blue helmet right) and Gabe Braganza (orange helmet below) make the most of Monday’s rains with their kayaks on the Davidson River. Photo by Eli Hyatt

Judges who were Grand Dragons in the Klu Klux Klan.” What also aids “Marshall” is its timely and relevant subject matter. It would be naive of anyone to assume that systematic racism is gone, and while the film takes place in 1940, the ideas that it’s tackling still hold a sad truth in today’s society and prove that we, in many ways, have not made it very far in racial progress. The dynamic between Marshall and Friedman is also a highlight, as it grows in a genuine, organic way between an involuntary, grudging, and sometimes even hated relationship, into one of respect, admiration, and friendship. The cinematography and atmosphere of the film are excellent as well. Managing a fine line between stylish sets and gritty realism, “Marshall” allows the importance of its topics to be clear, while also keeping its own distinct feel. Despite its strengths, “Marshall” plays out pretty much exactly how you may predict it. The film’s excellent performances and tight pacing make it so that it doesn’t become boring or too formulaic, but it doesn’t change the fact that it does little to separate itself from other courtroom dramas. “Marshall” is a film that, in spite of its familiar nature, speaks to many modern day issues, and more importantly, showcases why its titular character was so important to history.

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October 25, 2017

Walker Shaw – National Champion

Guides BC to yet another strong D1 national championship showing By Calum McAndrew

Managing Editor Just one year after winning their first Division 1 National Championship as a team, the Brevard College Mountain Biking Team has yet another reason to celebrate. On Oct. 21 in Missoula, Mont. Walker Shaw was crowned individual national champion at the USA Cycling Collegiate Nationals. In the 2016 championship, Shaw placed second in the individual omnium, finishing 34 points behind Stephan Davoust of Fort Lewis College. This year, the roles were reversed. Shaw would finish the four events with a total of 353 points, 38 points ahead of last years champion to take the individual omnium title. The individual omnium recognizes the cumulative total of points earned by a competitor over the four events that took place between Oct. 20 and Oct. 22. Shaw’s strong showings in both the dual slalom and downhill events led him to the overall title. Shaw becomes the first cyclist in program history to win an individual national title, with his first place finish in the dual slalom. He joins former BC cyclist Sarah Hill as an individual omnium winner, as she captured the title in 2016. Alongside Shaw, two other BC cyclists were recognized in the individual omnium category. Carson Beckett and Hannah Arensman both carded third place finishes. Coming into the event as reigning champions, the team did not disappoint, finishing fourth in the Varsity Division I Team Omnium with 583

points overall. Fort Lewis College of Colorado would take the team omnium, finishing the event with 763 total points. Colorado Mesa University and Marian University finished second and third respectively. Attempting to repeat the success of last year’s Team Relay victors, this year’s team fell agonizingly short of back-to-back titles. The fourperson team of Carson Beckett, Scott McGill, Hannah Arensman and Janelle Cole completed the relay in a time of 19.34.72, which was just 15 seconds behind eventual winners Fort Lewis. Completing the top three in the team relay was Savannah College of Art & Design. With the bar already at an all time high after recent success, expectations for the mountain biking team were even higher. Brevard cycling team head coach Brad Perley was still pleased with the team results this year. “The team dealt with a lot of ups and downs throughout the weekend but laid it all on the line in every event,“ said Perley. “We are extremely proud of how they represented the school and themselves. It’s often hard to tell from results alone, but the students put in some truly great performances,“ Perley continued. These performances were seen across of number of different disciplines, from a number of Tornado competitors. For the women, Hannah Arensman placed 7th in both Short Track and 7th in Cross Country, with Janelle Cole

finished 10th in the Short Track event. For the men, Carson Beckett placed 3rd in Short Track and 6th in Cross Country, while in the Down Hill and Dual Slalom events, Kyle Grau placed 4th and 8th respectively. Next up for the Brevard cyclists is the Cyclocross season, which they will begin on Nov. 4 at King University.

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Walker Shaw

BC Mens Soccer double ‘W’ at home games By Taffon Alexander

Staff writer

Brevard mens soccer dominated their weekend encounters in a home court showcase as they won both games on Saturday against the Ferrum Panthers and Sunday against the Averett University Cougars. Saturday’s game became tense with the game clock winding down after a goalless first half and tight defending by both teams. It took significant skill from Jessie Omezi who found Adam Spencer on a through pass, and Spencer was able to bury the shot from an acute angle on the right side of the goal to find the left corner of the net to give the Tornados a 1-0 lead at the

88 minute mark. The opposition could not get another shot off in regulation, as Brevard was able to secure the victory without allowing a shot in the final 13 minutes of the match. In Sunday’s match up the scoring began 11 minutes in, as Anton Borjesson recovered the second ball off of a corner from an Averett defender just outside the box beating the keeper, finding the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Just before halftime 44 minutes in, Adam Spencer came through with an excellent run after pressuring the Cougars’ back line and found Brock Tuttle on the left side of the field, as Tuttle

drilled a shot in the upper left corner to increase the Brevard lead to two. After recording a shutout for the first 70 minutes, an unfortunate bounce led to an accidental goal in their own net by the BC Men, which cut the Brevard lead in half. As the clock was winding down inside 10 seconds, Averett fired a shot from 21 yards out, but the ball went well over the crossbar, which subsequently secured the Brevard victory. The Tornados return to action today, as they will host Pfeiffer at 6 p.m.