Head Basketball Coach Resigns: Massive Storm Hits Berry
Head Basketball Coach Resigns: Massive Storm Hits Berry
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I feel like I have experienced a wonderful opportunity to get to know and mentor a lot of great friends, [form] a lot of great memories, Haarlow said. Some of the many individuals whom I have really established relationships with and would love to thank includes Tom Carver, Janna Johnson, Stephanie Dunn
and Todd Brooks. Todd has been a really great friend in my time here. Before becoming the head coach at Berry, Haarlow spent four years as an assistant to Brooks when he was the head coach of the Vikings. Haarlow played golf and basketball during his undergraduate
tenure at Berry. During his senior year season in 1996, he was awarded NAIA All-American honors in golf. Other coaches contacted were unavailable to comment. Berry will undergo a national search at the end of the 2012-2013 season in order to find a Vikings basketball head coach.
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handle that volume of water in that quick a time period. The mountain campus and Oak Hill are fine, no damage reported. Hopkins said he is grateful for what little damage Berry experienced. We had a few minor roof leaks, actually more water blowing in around windows, but again very minor compared to the volume of rain, Hopkins said. We are very thankful that apparently the wind went over us. The 1,000-mile storm system affected a large portion of northwest and middle Georgia, including a tornado that tore through Adairsville and killed one person, according to CNN.
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Students received an email Tuesday, January 29 from Director of News and Editorial Services Chris Reinolds Kozelle announcing the birth of the Berry College eaglets. While the eaglets are too small to be seen, Director of Sustainability Eddie Elsberry and Assistant Professor of Biology Renee Carleton concluded they had hatched after witnessing the female eagle tearing apart a squirrel to feed to her young. Elsberry and Carleton as well as senior biology major Stuart Barrow will be featured on FOX 5 Good Day Atlanta on Thursday morning.
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Admissions numbers for fall 2013 show increase compared to this time last year, Waters says; upperclassman retention rates are also on the rise, Bressette says
make four payments for each semester. Were trying to spread out an annual bill over 10-12 months to assist families with planning their finances better. Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services Andrew Bressette said overall enrollment is not solely about admission; its also based on retention. [Retention] is about the students we bring in and the things we do once theyre here, Bressette said. Admissions job is not just to get them in the door; the goal is to admit really great students, and then support them while theyre here. Bressette said Berry is currently doing well in retaining its students, with 100 more students on campus this spring than there were last spring. Last years freshman class retention decreased by two percent, falling from 78 percent to 76 percent. Bressette noted that one percent is about five students. Last year there was an increase in retention of the sophomores-to-juniors and the juniors-to-seniors, and a five percent increase in students graduating in four years, which is more than Berry has seen before, Bressette said. As far as the goal for retention for the coming school year, Bressette said Berry would love to break the 80 percent bar. Were really close, Bressette said. Weve been oscillating in that 78 to 79 to 77 range. Student work on campus, experiential learning and campus activities are all methods of encouraging retention, Bressette said. We do so much of that already that I dont think retention is going to focus on a
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to the freshman all year, Bressette said. We establish that personal connection with the mentors and the advisors in the beginning of the year, but we look at how to continue that throughout the year. Waters said there was a total of 2,040 undergraduates at the beginning of this academic year, and Berry intends to stabilize at 2,100.
1,000-mile long storm cell tears through west and north Georgia as well as Metro Atlanta; Berry and Shorter receive nearly 2.5 inches of rain, but minimal damage
the woods close to a parking lot, Taylor said. While it may have been an inconvenience, Taylor said the students were still able to eat in the dining hall. [The power outage] changed the schedule of our dining hall, but we have a generator running that is helping the cooks, Taylor said. Shorter sophomore Mary Kate Mangum said that the power outage was a surprise. Everyone was in the hallway cutting up, Mangum said. But when the lights suddenly went out, people got weirded out. It got more real. Some of the more delicate residents of Berry, the newly hatched eaglets, were most likely unharmed by the storm, according to Director of Agriculture Operations and Sustainability Eddie Elsberry. We have no reason to believe they were harmed, Elsberry said. We have to believe that they will survive here as they do in inclement weather in other nests from Alaska to Florida.
Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency for Gordon and Bartow counties after reports of up to 100 homes damaged and 17 people injured, according to WSB-TV. The storm also wreaked havoc on Interstate 75, with reports of damage to the actual interstate and dozens of overturned cars near Adairsville exit 306. About 21,000 are without power in north and west Georgia and the metropolitan Atlanta area, according to CNN. One of the customers without power is Shorter University. According to Shorter Assistant Vice President for Facilities Dick Taylor, Shorter lost power around midday on Wednesday. We did have a power pole down that feeds the campus, Taylor said. The power went out around 11 a.m. and will remain down until around 9 p.m. while repairs are made by Georgia Power. The pole did not do damage to any buildings; it fell in
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Buddhist Rod Owens speaks at the Spiritual Journeys of Gay Religious Leaders panel on Tuesday. Owens said. He attributed his negative feelings to the challenge of being black on a predominantly white campus, and his struggle to reconcile his faith and sexuality. I was on time-out with God, Owens said. I still believed in God, but we couldnt communicate. I felt like I couldnt reconcile. Owens started practicing meditation after living in Boston for a few years. He realized that things like unhealthy foods and violent television programming were negatively affecting him. I became aware of the poison I was taking in on a daily basis, even my own negativity, Owens said. Eventually Owens made the decision to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk, or lama. The process includes a three-year retreat of silence, which he completed at the Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery in New York. Owens shared that during his retreat of silence he made peace with his time spent at Berry. Owens said that sometimes Christians are told to love the sinner; hate the sin. However, based on his background in Buddhism, Owens said that any hate at all is the seed to hating other things. Owens said that Buddha did not teach on homosexuality. There is no such thing as gender or sexuality in Buddhism, Owens said. The whole point is to love one another. After Glaser and Owens introduced themselves, audience members were allowed to ask questions. Glaser said he believes Christians do not accept homosexuality because of cultural prejudice. He also said there is a pitifully small amount of evidence against it in scripture. I see [the Bible] as a spiritual guide book, not a rule book, Glaser said. Glaser and Owens discussed their large roles in activist groups. Glaser was involved in the Lazarus Project and Owens was involved in the Catholic Worker community in Boston. The Catholic Worker community works to challenge systems that create violence and poverty. Activism itself can be a form of prayer, Glaser said. After the discussion ended, senior and member of the Interfaith Council and The Fellowship Anna Miles said she believes it is important to hold these kinds of events on campus, especially now that LISTEN has been recognized. Co-president of LISTEN Tamara Shook said she enjoyed that Glaser and Owens emphasized the positivity of their experiences. Both Glaser and Owens encouraged students struggling with spirituality and/or sexuality to take advantage of the resources on campus like the Counseling Center and LISTEN. Glaser also said the Internet, specifically the Human Rights Campaign website, is a great resource for students.
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career I want to pursue after school, but Im only halfway done, so Im assuming theres still time to figure it out. Even then, despite the countless lectures Ive received about needing to plan my life right this very moment, I have run into a few adults who say they still dont know what they want to do after college. They simply work hard at the job they have in order to support themselves or their family and at the end of the day, theyre pretty happy with their lives. Im not worried about the future. Im anxious about it, but I believe its healthy. Im excited to see what life has in store for me and Im unsure of where itll take me, but Im far from scared. Being afraid of the future isnt going to stop it from coming anyway, so theres really no sense in spending the extra energy on it. Im going to be fine, and on the chance theres anybody else going through this, you will be too. Im going to graduate college and be well read and well spoken. As far as my bipolar academic self goes, sure, most people have a specific strong point and arent mediocre at every subject, but Im going to go with the claim that it makes me well rounded. Predictions for the future are rarely correct anyway, so Im sticking to the best piece of advice my mother ever gave me: if you work hard and do what you love, great things
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The right of through the to I hope you made it the citizenholkeep and with your niece not be iday seasonbear arms must alright, infringed if liberty in advice! because I really need yourAmerica is to survive. past this years, Icome Over the No, few didnt have from a gun-slinging redneck; the started to make friends with all this came from one of woodland creatures.Americas mostloved presidents,favorite of them all My particular Ronald Reagan. As many say, numbers dont lie. is named Barry. He is the most adorThe United States will ever see. He able squirrel that youhas the highest number of guns per capita, with 88 has the fluffiest tail and whenever I guns per 100 people. So naturally, feed him, he sits with me and listens the U.S. has the highest number of to all my hopes and dreams. Were best gun-related murders, right? friends! Wrong. The U.S. is 28th in the Earlier this week though, the most world thing happened: While by terrible in number of homicides we firearm per our lunch, this large were enjoying100,000 peopleand has lower percentage of number eagleacame down and scooped up my of homicides poor Barry! by firearm than even Switzerland. her all the way to the I followed So why do we need them. Cage parking lot, but then I lostguns? Time for a history lesson. Quick, Do you think Barry is okay? think of the I do? What should greatest civilizations throughout history. Heres Sincerely, a commonWorried in the Woodlands thread through most, if not all of them: A tyrant/dictator came to the Woodlands, Dear Worried in power, generally with a military, and it became the Yes, I am still intact. My dear peoples responsibility to tear him niece Penelope was quite irked down and restore order. through with me, but we bondedHow are people supposed to fight against a the experience. Every cloud truly tyrant if they are not allowed to be does have a silver lining! armed? for your dilemma. Now, No, of all, let me applaud you First America is not a tyranny (and it wont be to time soon, in your endeavors anybefriend the much to creatures. Nowadays woodland the relief [or disappointment] of Obama-haters). its increasingly difficult to find a But it is the greatest civilizayoung person still interested in the tion and on world right this fauna, in the a campus like now and, if history rings true, a tyrant one, that truly is a crying shame. will come of all, to answer your Second to power one way or another. I question... personally want to protect myself from dear, Im afraid I My poor, poor that, dont you? Yes, background checks impart. have some terrible news toare necessary. Yes, we need to on TuesAll of Berry was informedmandate registering guns. But bald eagle day that the mother just because some nuts got their hands on had been spotted...well, feeding guns and to her new eaglets, and a squirrel murdered fellow human beings does not mean I am not that in quite a gruesome manner. able to handle having a gun. I will spare you the gory details; Guns will be bought and they will only increase your grief. traded, whether legally or on a Do not bear the weight of your black market. Therefore, it seems sorrow alone; remember there are more logical to keep help you, resources available to guns legal in order to Counseling Center, such as the more easily regulate them and have a better chance of and perhaps other squirrels. Im keeping them out will need your sure Barrys familyof the hands of psychos. support during this difficult time as well. Hugs and vegetarian dishes, Ms. Turnbuckle
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looked like a human pretzel, so why are female superheroes drawn in such a manner? The answer is simple, and somewhat disheartening. Female superheroes are primarily there for the male comic book readers. They do not exist to vanquish evil on their own, but rather exist as an object to be lusted after. Male superheroes do all the work, leaving nothing for the women but to stand around and look pretty. Now, I love male superheroes as much as the next person, and adhere strongly to the maxim Always be yourself, unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman. But then, I am atypical. Girls dont usually grow up wanting to be cowboys; they want to be princesses and heroines. If those heroines are super-sexualized and meant only as eye candy, they are no role model for a young girl. It is only recently that female superheroes have become stronger in their own right, and not merely existing as sex objects. Black Widow is an obvious example; the depiction of this character in the recent Marvel films has been that of a strong, independent woman and not a subservient sidekick. She still wears a skin-tight suit, but is not as glaringly over-sexualized as past incarnations of the character were. Some would say that the comic book industry should turn the tables and oversexualize the male characters in retaliation, but this would only further the problem. Superheroes are not about who can flaunt their body the most egregiously, but have a much deeper meaning. Superheroes are just that: heroes. Though fictional, they hold the same place as firemen and policemen, nurses and teachers. Superheroes should be something all children can aspire to be, instead of just the boys. Until female superheroes are on the same level of propriety that male superheroes hold, it will be difficult for these heroines to become something girls can aspire to be. The characters will remain eye candy for the male comic book readers, not suitable role models for little girls in princess dresses. So I guess I shall continue to be Batman, instead of Wonder Woman, the human pretzel.
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1. Never give out a home address. If somebody asks for your address online, this should raise a red flag. They might try to disguise it by saying they want to send you gifts or surprise you for your birthday. No matter how sincere he/she appears, do not give them this information. 2. Keep it public. If you agree to meet, go to a public place. Tell people where youre going, who youll be with and when youll be there, and keep your cell phone with you. Staying in public is just as important as meeting in public places. Dont go back to your dates home or yours on the first date. If your date tries to pressure you, end the date and leave. 3. Stay sober. Avoid anything that could potentially impair your judgment when meeting your date for the first time. If you happen to run into a predator, they could try to take advantage of you. 4. Drive yourself. Always drive yourself to the first meeting, even if your date offers to pick you up somewhere. If you move to a different location during the date, still drive yourself. This way, if things dont work out well, youll have a ride home as soon as you need it. 5. Use live webcams. If the person youre dating refuses chatting over live video, such as Skype or ooVoo, this should immediately raise suspicions. Dont settle for just phone calls. Its easy for scammers to disguise their voices, or even use a second person for the conversations. 6. Never give financial information or money online.
Sometimes scammers will beg for money, claiming theyre in a dire emergency or they may just need a little help for rent this month. They may ask you to forward a package to another country or claim theyve been subject to a mugging or robbery. Regardless, never fall for these tricks. Once you send them money, theyll continue to ask for money and their promise to reimburse you will most likely fall short time after time.
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Online dating has been a topic of mixed opinions for several years. While technology now allows people to connect in more ways than ever before, users tend to forget that sitting behind a computer screen does not make it okay to say or do whatever their hearts desire. With just some basic personal information and a few clicks of the mouse, a predator can access information to countless aspects of their victims lives. Once something is on the Internet, its up there forever and even if somebody takes a post down, it is still possible to recover it. On the other hand, there have been numerous success stories with online dating. Its difficult to watch TV or listen to the radio without coming across an advertisement for websites such as eHarmony and match.com, both of which take credit for the marriages of thousands of couples each year. With the rapid growth of technology in recent years, it was only a matter of time before it found its way into peoples relationships as well. Regardless of your views of online dating, use your common sense whenever you interact with anyone online. That one tool could save your pride and your life. AUTUMN CLARKE Features Editor OLIVIA BROWN Asst. Features Editor
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It all started with a 2010 documentary by the title of Catfish. A couple of young filmmakers decided to document a growing Facebook friendship that their colleague, Yaniv Schulman, had with a young woman he had never met before. After some research through mutual friends and friends of friends, Schulman discovered this young woman was far from what he believed. The catfish, in this case, created the account to build a fantasy world in order to make up for her growing boredom and stress with her real life. A couple years later, November 2012 marked the beginning of MTVs show based on and named after the documentary. The TV show, hosted by Schulman, is about the truths and lies of online dating. Catfishing is no new scam. However, it has quickly become a topic of heated discussion ever since Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo fell victim to a catfish. Teo made the claim in September 2012 that his girlfriend, Lennay Kukua, had died of leukemia. Teo admitted that he discovered his girlfriend didnt exist toward the end of 2012, but was unsure of how to handle the situation. In early
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December 2012, a California resident named Ronaiah Tuiasosopo confessed to being the catfish responsible for creating Teos false girlfriend. A report by deadspin.com was released on Jan. 16 stating that a girl by the name of Lennay Kukua had never attended Stanford University, lived, died or gone through any other claims Teo had made throughout the duration of their relationship. The term catfishing refers to anyone who creates a false profile online with the intention of tricking others into developing relationships with them. The origins for this term trace back to shipping cod overseas. When live cod were originally shipped in large vats from the United States to Asia, the fish werent able to be as active as normal, ultimately causing them to lose their firmness and palatability during shipping. Handlers eventually discovered that catfish would chase the cod when placed in the shipping vats and this alteration was just enough to increase the cod's activity level while en route to their destination. Like the catfish do to the cod, the online scammers keep everyone guessing and on their toledoblade.com toes.
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Family Feud: the number one activity that happened at Berry on Saturday night. KCAB programmers Connor Garrett and Katie Sisk brought Family Feud to the Spruill Ballroom, cash prizes and all. Junior KCAB member Walid Naseri said KCAB Vice President Amy Funk decided with Director of Student Activities Cecily Crow that a game show would attract a variety students, rather than a niche audience. Crow and Funk discovered the Family Feud hosts at the National Association of Campus Activities Convention, according to Naseri. This is a programming convention that KCAB attends each year. They decided that it would be a Berryappropriate event that would be fun and out of the ordinary. Many of the students who attended signed up in teams to participate, while others acted as audience members. The teams were randomly brought to the stage where they competed against one another. At the end, the teams with the highest scores were reconvened to battle for the prizes. The 1st place team, Sweater Thrashers, won $120. Coming in 2nd and collecting $80 was No Name Team. Wrapping up the winnings in 3rd place, Kits Crew took home $50. In the first team to compete, junior Ashley West said she had a lot of fun.
My favorite part was listening to people answering questions, West said. Sometimes they have dumb answers and its funny. She had fun competing despite being a little nervous, and was glad that her teams questions were easy compared to some of the later questions. Freshman Allie Thornton was an active audience member but did not participate. She found the event funny and entertaining, though she said she only somewhat knew the answers to the questions. Thornton said she would recommend KCAB host another game show if they make it a little shorter next time. Despite Family Feud being a new event, around 120 students attended. Naseri said KCAB was pleased with the turnout. When you bring in a new event, you dont expect a good turnout because people dont know what it is, said Naseri. It doesnt have a tradition. But I think we did well with publicity. The hired hosts were also extremely helpful and fun to work with, Naseri recounted. They brought and set up their own backdrops and props. They held a preshow, enticing students around Krannert to come to the game show. They even dressed the part; one host wore a silver sequined jacket and the other plaid. Its really fun to watch peers having fun and enjoying themselves at our events, Naseri said.
Candler Hobbs (right) and Arlen Ivey (left) perform at the Koffeehouse this past Friday.
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atmosphere, Pharis said. Im a huge fan of the Jewel Box in general, but seeing it as a coffee shop made me love it even more. Aaron Ogletree, senior, found the musical performances entertaining, that of The Iveys in particular. The Iveys kept the audience interested through a mix of humor and music that can be best described as easy listening. I thought the Koffeehouse was great, Ogletree said. The performances and the setting were the best part of the night for freshman Alex Arzenshek. I really enjoyed the fact that it was held in the Jewel Box because it is a beautiful environment; it adds to the experience of the music and coffee, she said. My favorite part of the performance was definitely some of the songs that the band played, such as Home and Hey Ho. Arzenskek enjoyed the night, but she did offer one piece of advice for future Koffeehouses. Though [the Jewel Box] is a great space to hold future performances, they definitely need more seating next time, Arzenskek said.
Students go on stage to answer questions for cash prizes at KCABs first ever Family Feud event on Saturday.
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In light of the recent success of the show Catfishing and the general growth of online dating, I decided to do an investigation into what Internet dating is really like for college students in Rome. Here is Week One of Gone Fishing: A Romantic Exploration.
So that is how I ended up creating an account on the infamous OKCupid.com, answering questions in the style of the typical Berry girlfamily-focused, interested in the outdoors, Christian, a reader of some good books. One of the creators, Chris Coyne, gives a set of facts in his welcome message to new members: 1. OKCupid is free. 2. For best results, show off your personality. 3. As a woman, you are totally awesome but not exempt from contacting others. 4. Finally, why were getting famous - OKCupid is powered only by YOUR personality. Upon reading this initial message, I knew I was in trouble. Women have to be told to send messages? Are there people who come to online dating to hide their personality? And after blogs like OKCEnemies.tumblr.com (which features photos and choice sentences from the most interesting/hateful/racist/ignorant/poorly-spelled profiles) have cropped up on the blogsphere, I was under the impression that OKCupid was famous for allowing the Internets least desirable to send creepy messages to pretty girls. This was going to be interesting. With permission, I chose a profile picture of our Photo Editor, Parker Sealy, to be the literal face of my fake self, Ashley. (Right.) Upon creating the account shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, I expected to get a few messages before I turned in for the night. The reality is that nearly 30 separate men, most of them over 30, had sent Ashley a message. I average at 111 views a week, according to the site.
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The best part about OKCupid is the questions. The more you answer, the more effective the site is at giving you matches based on likes and dislikes, preferences, values, and even intelligence (for some of the questions, there is a correct answer). You also tell what your ideal partner would say, and how important their response is to you. Some of the men who checked out Ashleys profile have some verycolorful responses.
The most private thing Im willing to admit I hate ants and I once got chased by a rooster lol [There are no words.] Do you have a problem with racist jokes? Yes Im not racist at all ... i have plenty of friends from other races. [Wait... what?] How do you think your sex drive compares to what is typical for other people of your age and gender? My sex drive is higher than average. I have above average control over it as well [Well thats good to know. I was worried for a second there.] Have you ever had a sexual encounter with someone of the same sex? No, and I would never. I am most defintly as straight as they come ha! [AND THE BESTEST SPELLER] Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food Movies-Batman,Star Wars, Sherlock Home [Sherlock Home? A decorating show for consulting detectives?] [And then there is this guy.] My self-summary This guy is the swing for the fences type. When he was born, he slapped the doctor! Jogging is merely spinning the world on his feet. Dr. Phil comes to him for advice. He firmly believing that knowledge is power. If he fails the first time, his response is Double or nothing!. If he fails the second time, he wakes up to realize it was all just a dream. A zombie bit him once & the zombie became incredibly awesome just like him. He makes more money then Ben Bernanke. His weak sauce is hotter than ghost peppers. The chicken crossed the road to be on his side. [If only there were words.]
I saved the best for last. He is 37 and the color of your average Jersey Shore contestant. He is also a fan of editing his own photos; his favorite technique is turning everything black and white except his jeans. Hes a catch.
Hellooo There... I know...I knooow. Youre gonna be like...who the hell does this guy think he is!? Soo...let me just get this out there since Im sure you have never been complimented properly on your looks... ...but damnit...you are sooome kinda hot! Well OK...Ill be honest...youre at least cuter than a baby seal. And everyone knows that baby seals are really damn CUTE so thats a huge compliment. But hot sounds better right? lol Soo...you MUST give me your number so I can ask you out for drinks... or hot oily nekkidness... or to crash a wedding?...whatever sometime soon. Why? Because Im awesome...and you suuure look like you need to talk to and hang out with someone awesome. ;) Name?..number please. Now really, how much of this did you take seriously? :) [I call this guy DudeBro. Also, what is this guys obsession with the letter o?]
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COMMENTARY BY STEVEN EVANS Sports Editor This time last season, in the transitioning days leading up to the Super Bowl, both the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers were sitting at home after coming up short in their respective conference championships, eliminating their run for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. The Ravens, who lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game a year ago, were just a field goal away from putting a nail-biter into overtime. The 49ers suffered a similar fate in last years NFC championship game with multiple special teams mishaps to cause a self-destruct to the eventual Super Bowl XLVI champions, the New York Giants. This year tells a completely different story. In a similar fashion, the Ravens and 49ers took their respective teams into the AFC and NFC championships, but this time each team simply did what they could not do last year: win. The Ravens, coached by John Harbaugh, and led on defense by future hall of fame middle linebacker Ray Lewis in his last season, exacted revenge on the Patriots in this years championship game which ended up a 28-13 dismantling of the Patriots offense. On the other side, the 49ers, coached by John Harbaughs younger brother and former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, erased an early 17-point deficit to defeat the NFC top-seeded Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game 28-24. While I could carry on for pages on the Harbaugh brothers, the milestones between the teams and other information that many
Enough about quarterbacks; lets look at the rest of the offense. As a team, the Ravens lead the 49ers in points per game. They also lead the 49ers in pass completions and passing yards, largely due to wide receivers Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith. Of course, Baltimores big power source is their defense. Ravens safety Ed Reed is tied for seventh in the league for interceptions. Then we come to Ray Lewis. He is a man of many words, and he has become the face of the Ravens. Yes, he had his issues in the past both on and off the field, but hes cleaned up his act and shown himself to be a leader. In his last season, future Hall-of-Famer Lewis is sure to make a final stand against the 49ers. While the Ravens barely trail the 49ers in sacks this season (41 versus 38), they do lead the 49ers in yards lost on sacks. Quality over quantity. This seasons Ravens have been looking for a Super Bowl win since their last one in 2000. After showing up formidable opponents like the New England Patriots (twice) and the Pittsburgh Steelers twice, they have proved themselves this season. Dont worry about consulting your Chinese Zodiac: this is the year of the Raven. The Ravens will end this Super Bowl with a perfect 2-0 record in the Super Bowl. I pick the Ravens to win a hard-fought battle 27-21. And Steven will not pick the exact score of the Super Bowl this year. Its my time.
they also rank fourth in rushing defense, holding teams to only 94.2 yards per game. Additionally, the 49ers have the quarterback with the thirdhighest passer rating in the NFL with Alex Smith who holds a 70 percent winning record. The funny thing is: Smith is benched. The 49ers, in fact, run their offense under the wing of Smiths oncebackup quarterback Colin Kaepernick. After Smith suffered a concussion in the Week 10 matchup against the St. Louis Rams, coach Jim Harbaugh decided to invest in Kaepernicks talent and move forward with him at the starting position, which has worked. Since starting Kaepernick, the 49ers have dismantled opponents defenses as they struggle to defend the versatility of Kaepernick with the read option. Kaepernick is one of the leagues top rushers as well. In Kaepernicks first career postseason start, he set an NFL record for most yards rushed for by a quarterback in a single game with 181 yards in the 45-31 win against the Green Bay Packers. In addition to Kaepernicks seemingly unstoppable running ability, Kaepernick is also quite an accurate quarterback as well, completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 1,849 yards and ten touchdowns across just seven regular season games. Is this to say that the Ravens defense cant stop the 49ers offense? No, but I am saying that the 49ers have the edge in this matchup, and I do predict the 49ers will come away with the win, despite Ray Lewis playing his final NFL game lights-out. It will be a close, hard-hitting game, but look for the 49ers to win Super Bowl XLVII 28-24.
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SPORTS
Friday Jan. 25
Saturday Jan. 26
The Lady Vikings Cross Country team prepares to compete in the USATF National Club Cross Country Championship in Lexington, Ky. this previous December. Both the womens and mens teams were very young in comparison to the teams they faced, with the mens team having six freshman total on their team. The mens team placed 40 out of 42 of the nations top collegiate teams. Both teams will race again on Feb. 16 at the Sewanee Indoor Invitational. workouts that help to build the endurance the runners need for the races. The same runners who compete for the Vikings cross country team also make up the track team. On Monday, they competed in Birmingham, Ala. for the first meet of the 2013 season at the Crossplex Invitational. Both the mens and womens teams competed in the mile, 400m, 800m and 5K. Three men ran personal records in this meet and Collins placed 3rd in her heat for her mile time of 5:47.12. Junior Brandon Davis for the mens team also raced well in the mile, running a personal record of 4:35.07. It felt great to start the season off with a new [personal record], Davis said. Sophomores Annika Stryker and Nicole Fredette competed in the 800m race both clocking in with times that shaved a few seconds off their personal best. Freshman Rachel Dorris also ran a personal record in the 5000m run with a time of 20:11.91 The great success of the previous cross country season has acted as a major morale booster for the team. I am so excited for this upcoming track season, Collins said. Were sure to see even more personal records as the season continues. I am definitely looking forward to seeing how we stack up at conference again in April. The men and women will race again on Feb. 16 at the Sewanee Indoor Invitational.
Sunday Jan. 27
Friday Feb. 1
Womens Basketball vs Sewanee 6:00 p.m. Mens Basketball vs. Sewanee 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 2
Men & Womens Swimming & Diving vs. Milligan & Sewanee 12:00 p.m. Baseball vs Greensboro 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
tions to do well and are training hard to make that happen. The Vikings look to improve through harder workouts and more frequent training. Workouts have been much more intense this year, Sanders said. Throughout the fall
semester we had rigorous workouts for five days a week. But weve already seen huge improvements in strength and speed which will definitely help us in the spring season. The Vikings will play their first game of the season on Feb. 16 at Transylvania University.
Sunday Feb. 3
Womens Basketball vs. Centre 1:00 p.m. Mens Basketball vs. Centre 3:00 p.m.
Monday Feb. 4
Baseball vs LaGrange 3:00 p.m.
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