Temple Grandin, Renowned Animal Science Researcher, To Visit Berry
Temple Grandin, Renowned Animal Science Researcher, To Visit Berry
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NICK VERNON
Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, will be speaking at Berry on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. in The Cage Center arena. Grandin is well known for her work in designing humane livestock facilities, and has been featured on many prominent television networks, including CNN, NBC, ABC and CBS. According to Colorado State University, at least half of all cattle in the United States and Canada, as well as many in other countries, are handled in humane slaughter systems designed by Grandin. Grandin has received much recognition for her story of success, and the impact she has had on both the autistic and animal science communities. Temple Grandins television appearances include CNNs Larry King Live, NBCs Today Show and 20/20 and CBSs 48 Hours. Additionally, she has been featured in People magazine, The New York Times, Forbes and Time magazine. In 2010, HBO released a movie based on her life, titled Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. The film won seven Emmy awards and has further increased the recognition
of Grandins incredible story. Grandins book, Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, was a national nonfiction bestseller. Outside the realm of media, Grandin consults major food corporations such as McDonalds, Wendys and Burger King, assisting their teams in designing effective and humane livestock facilities. Grandin herself is autistic and was unable to talk until she was 3 years old. However, this did not stop Grandin achieving success through her revolutionary breakthroughs in the design of livestock facilities. In fact, Grandins autism has allowed her to see things that most people cannot. Students and professors at Berry, across the disciplines, have made statements about Grandin coming to Berry. Christina Bucher, associate professor of English, Writing and Rhetoric, said she was thrilled Grandin is visiting Berry. Im especially excited because we discuss her work with animals and with slaughterhouse design in my [Rhetoric and Writing 101] courses when we read Michael Pollans The Omnivores Dilemma, Bucher said. This semester, my students will get to have the remarkable experience
TEMPLE GRANDIN WILL BE SPEAKING at Berry on Jan. 28. Grandin, an animal science professor at Colorado State University, works with corporations to develop humane slaughter systems.
of hearing her in person. Noelle Mouton, an animal science major and officer of the national agricultural honor society, Alpha Zeta,w said she was also looking forward to Grandins visit. After watching the HBO movie a few years ago, I was inspired by Temple Grandins story, Mouton said. Now that I have read and continued to learn about her influence on the cattle slaughter and transportation industry, I am amazed at how large of an impact one person can have. It is a great privilege to be able to have her speak here at Berry. The Conson C. Wilson Lectureship, which aims to bring scholars of national and international renown and interest to Berry, is hosting the lecture.
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ONE OF BERRYS BALD EAGLES LAID two eggs earlier this month. The nest-cam can be viewed online, and the eagles have recently gained national attention. The nest is rarely empty as shown above.
nested behind the Cage Center are the same ones that laid eggs last year. Elsberry said that eagles are extremely territorial and tend to return to the same nest every year. Six other eagles have been spotted around campus: two fledglings (young birds), and four sub-adults (older birds that have not grown their signature white head feathers yet). Observers have found a nest on the Etowah River, as well as a few on Lake Weiss in Alabama. Elsberry said they speculate that there may be a nest near the Rocky Mountain Project recreational area, but nothing has been confirmed. These eagles have become famous nationwide thanks to the nest-cam that streams 24 hours a day. Cameron Jordan, director of e-communication services, said that since its initial release, the nest cam has had over 700,000 views. The live feed was originally streaming on Berrys own broadband, but after the feed was embedded on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website, viewership increased exponentially, and the feed was outsourced to a streaming service that could handle the increased traffic, Jordan said.
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Berry alumnus and wife donate $500,000 for new athletic stadium
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Berry alumnus Bob Williams and his wife Kay have donated $500,000 to help build Berrys new athletic stadium. The stadium, which has been named Valhalla, will host football, track and field, and lacrosse, as well as intramural sports and events held by campus organizations. The field will be named Williams Field in honor of the Williamses, who have supported Berrys athletic programs since Bob Williams graduation from Berrys high school in 1962. Approximately $6.5 million is needed to build the stadium, and $3.93 million has been raised, Scott Breithaupt, assistant vice president of campaign and leadership giving, said. Construction for the stadium will not begin until all the funds have been raised or committed. The Williamses have been long-term supporters of Berry both financially and through volunteering their time, Breithaupt said. Bob Williams has volunteered to do radio broadcasts for basketball games and has organized alumni reunions. He has also donated vehicles from his auto dealership in Rome for Berry to use. The Williamses have also given to Berrys new nursing program and helped fund the Gate of Opportunity scholarship. They have given Berry over $1 million in the past year, Breithaupt said. While the Williamses have supported Berry for several decades, Bob Williams said he was initially opposed to the idea of Berry having a football team. However, he changed his mind
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On Jan. 20, seven students were found behind the gate at C.C.C. Road. They were located and returned to their vehicles.
On Jan. 20, toilet paper was thrown in the trees at McAllister Hall. On Jan. 21, a student reported the theft of his iPhone 5 from the second floor restroom of Morgan Hall. The theft actually occurred in early December.
BERRY ALUMNUS BOB WILLIAMS AND HIS WIFE KAY HAVE SUPPORTED Berry for decades and recently donated to help fund the new stadium.
when he met Berrys head football coach, Tony Kunczewski. I was totally against football to start with, Williams said. But when Coach K came in and I saw how he worked with the kidshe teaches these kids not only about football but life and how to get along after school. Bob Williams said he and his wife attended all the home football games this season, and he was impressed by the football players and how respectful and polite they were. They worked just as hard the last play of the season as the first play of the season, Williams said. Bob Williams said having a stadium on campus could help draw alumni back to campus and turn football games into an all day affair with tailgates and more opportunities to socialize before and after the games.
in Berry. This interest is measured by the number of news articles being published about Berry across the nation, as well as the Berry eagles Facebook page. The Facebook page jumped from 4,500 followers to 7,400 followers after the eagles were featured on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website and on WSB-TV. Kozelle said various educators who use the nest-cam in their classrooms have contacted Berry to get more information on the eagles. Elsberry said that after a 35-day incubation period, the first egg should hatch on Feb. 18, with the second hatching three days later.
Kunczewski said having a stadium on campus would have a tremendous impact and give the football team a sense of pride. One of the big reasons for establishing football here is to enhance the campus vibrancy, and I think an on-campus stadium will obviously go a long way towards doing that, Kunczewski said. Kunczewski also said the stadium will not only be beneficial to Berry during the football season but year-round, as it will also be used for other sports and campus events. [The Williamses] have been loyal supporters throughout the season, Kunczewski said. They just love Berry in general, and they support the Berry mission whether it be football, other athletics, the Gate of Opportunitywe love the fact that theres an alum like Bob who can interact with our players.
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Jordan said Sony donated the camera itself. After nesting season ended in the summer, the physical plant and telecom department ran wiring and fiber up the tree in which the nest is located. Georgia Power donated time and manpower to install the camera correctly, and the feed went live in September 2013. Director of News and Editorial Services Chris Kozelle said the eagles have driven national interest
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KCAB will be hosting cosmic bowling on Jan. 24 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Floyd Lanes. Floyd Lanes is located at 7 Riverbend Drive in Rome.
Miroslav Volf
Miroslav Volf, a professor of theology at Yale Divinity School, will be speaking about the nature of vocation on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in Krannert Ballroom. CE
Morning Prayer
Jonathan Huggins, college chaplain, will be leading morning prayer on Jan. 28 at 7:30 a.m. in the College Chapel.
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Animal science researcher Temple Grandin will be speaking in the Cage Center on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. CE
O. Vernon Burton, director of the Clemson CyberInstitute will be lecturing on technology in the humanities on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Library. CE
Thesis Workshop
The Writing Center is holding thesis development workshops on Jan. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. in the library conference room.
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KCAB and Firsthand4You are hosting a concert with performers alumnus Candler Hobbs and sophomore Eric Eaton in the Jewel Box on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m.
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The band Miwase will be performing a benefit concert for the International Rescue Committee on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in Ford Auditorium. It is free to the public with a $5 suggested donation.
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Amy Stockton from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia will be speaking about prevention of harassment and assault on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in Krannert Ballroom. CE
Student Work and the Career Center are hosting a workshop about preparing for job fairs on Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. in Krannert 250.
ABOUT 90 FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS SERVED the Rome community on Jan. 20 as part of Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day. Volunteers spent their day off of classes helping non-profit organizations such as Rome Action Ministries (above), the Salvation Army, Open Door Home and Angel Express.
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After this past week, Ive decided that maybe this Barack Obama guy isnt so bad. In a recent press conference, Obama stated that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol. Yet he also said he discourages his daughters from ever using it (when they come of age, of course). Huh. Well, would you look at that. This man, the leader of the United States, realized that his personal prejudices shouldnt infringe upon the rights of others. Even better, hes starting to make sense when he says things like legalizing pot can help keep the lower class out of prison. We should not be locking up kids or individual users for long stretches of jail time when some of the folks who are writing those laws have probably done the same thing, Obama said. If Obama can reach across the aisle and vouch for personal rights, surely Republicans can reach right back across and accept that Prohibition isnt a tactic that works. As Mason Tvert, director of communications for the Marijuana Policy Project in Denver, Colo. said, Our laws should be based on the facts, and its a fact that marijuana is much safer than alcohol.
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New Year's
My Resolutions 1 Exercise more 2 Eat Healthier 3 Save Money 4 Make better grades 5 Lose Weight
Resolutions Survey
We surveyed 156 Berry students and asked them about their New Year's resolutions. Below are the results of the survey. This is not a scientific survey.
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New Years Eve is always a time to look back on the past year and reminisce on the memories and accomplishments, but once that clock strikes midnight, its out with the old and in with the new. In one blink, we are on to making lists and agendas for the year to come. We have all heard the infamous New Years resolutions: lose weight, eat healthier, volunteer, stop smoking, drink less, get organized, stop procrastinating, save money, learn something new You get the idea. When was the last time we actually followed through with one of those things? If you have, good for you! If you are one who has trouble
"I know someone who said they wanted to get rid of everything they owned and travel around in a van." Emma Childs, Senior "One of my friends and I made resolutions to get boyfriends so we can get married." Brittany Waggoner, Sophomore "I know someone who wanted to take more naps." Stephen Foster, Junior "I want to move to a warmer climate." Carleigh Calhoun, Junior
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following through with your New Years resolutions, no worries! We know resolutions are hard to keep. Thats why this year wed like to give you some tips to help accomplish the goals you set every January. Heres to a productive New Year!
What is the weirdest New Year's Resolution you or someone you know has made?
"I knew someone who wanted to dress up all the baked potatoes he ate like Mr. Potato Head." Sam Andereck, Senior
7 Tips to help you keep your Put something you value 2. on the line: New Year's resolutions Bundle your temptations:
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Make a creative way to remember your original reasons for making the resolution, so you dont forget and cannot neglect the reasons you started in the first place.
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All or nothing goals are easy to break. Try making monthly goals or even daily checkpoints to help you reach your overall resolution.
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Arrange a way that you can forfeit something you enjoy every time you do not accomplish a goal. Take something you enjoy and pair it with one of your resolutions, and only allow yourself to do what you enjoy as long accomplished one of your goals.
If you fail to give any forethought to obstacles, then, in the heat of the moment, you are likely to cave under pressure.
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Find a mentor who has already reached your goal and get their encouragement throughout the year as well as keeping yourself accountable.
Do not get discouraged when one of those obstacles sneaks up on you. Let the setback feed your motivation to accomplish you goal!
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THE MOON GALLERYS NEW EXHIBIT FEATURES the work of McArthur Freeman from the University of South Florida. It includes a variety of digital sculptures, and will be on display through Feb. 7.
honor band; however, this will be his first experience performing with a band of this caliber. I was pretty excited, said Robinson, recounting the moment he found out he was selected to join the All-College band. Im not really nervous at all because Im not really sure what to expect. The All-College Band will perform Friday, Jan. 31 in Savannah, Ga. Because the group consists of students from all over Georgia, the band has a very limited time to rehearse together as a group. Its hard to believe when you first get to Savannah that two days later you will be performing in a concert, because usually you practice for months, said Stuck. Its definitely really demanding. Your lips get tired, your tongue gets tired, and your fingers get tired, but its a lot of fun. University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Shorter University and Young Harris are among other colleges being represented on the All-College Band. Theres really not very many opportunities where you get to play with such a diverse group of students and with such an influential director, said Stuck. Their instructors and classmates have supported them through their journey and have confidence that they will do well. They have already proved themselves, said Dr. Wright. I would tell them to have a good time and listen to what the conductor is telling them, so they can learn new things. Theyre going to do great and represent Berry really well.
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With much care and precision, Christian Bale ushers each hair of his opus of a combover into place. And so begins one of the best movies of winter break, American Hustle. Just as Bale is nearly unrecognizable beneath his falsely thinning hair and prosthetic beer belly, his character is unlike any hes played before. The love affair of Irving Rosenfield (Bale) and Sydney Prosser, played by the fantastic and versatile Amy Adams, frames David O. Russells latest drama. In the heat of the seventies, Rosenfield, a decievingly bright con-man, and Prosser, his true love, mistress and business partner, become caught up in a scheme to take down beloved mayor Carmine Politio (Jeremy Renner). Bradley Cooper skillfully portrays the off-kilter, immature and, at times, frightening FBI agent Richie DiMaso who is behind the plan. Irving strikes up an ill-fated friendship with Polito and, between shady
dealings with the mafia, has to deal with his fiery and inquisitive wife Rosalyn who is played, with perfect energy and emotion, by Jennifer Lawrence. When relations between Irving, Richie, Rosalyn and Sydney become twisted, the operation with the mayor hangs in the balance. But this film is much more than twisted romantic relationships: the plot is fascinating and unpredictable; the cast plays off of each other perfectly and looks right at home in ridiculous seventies attire (somehow Adams jaw-dropping necklines and Coopers painstakingly arranged curlers work); and director David O. Russell manages to convey themes of love and loyalty in nuanced and intriguing ways without coming across as heavy-handed. An expertly selected, classic seventies soundtrack accompanies the action and serves to complete the viewers submersion into the time period. Overall, I would definitely recommend this movie. It is a wellpaced, well-acted authentic period drama that is sure to have you both laughing and glued to the edge of your seat.
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If you are looking for a heartwarming film to brighten the last dreary days of winter, look no further than Disneys Saving Mr. Banks. Nominated for several awards, it has been hailed as one of the greatest movies of this season. Directed by John Lee Hancock, the film stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and the dynamic Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, author of the beloved Mary Poppins book that inspired the original film. The plot follows Disney as he pursues the rights to create a film adaptation of Travers novel. Travers makes it clear, on more than a few occasions, that she is adamantly opposed to this adaptation, and is unyielding to any form of bribery that Disney has to offer. As Travers interacts with the writers and composers working on Mary Poppins, it becomes evident that her unwillingness to help Disney goes far deeper than her suspected selfishness or hatred for animated films. Thompson does a fantastic job portraying
this less-than-enthusiastic writer, and dazzles the audience with her spot-on portrayal of an everchanging spectrum of emotions. Intertwined in the story are flashbacks to Travers childhood, which give great insight into some of her writing. These flashbacks are set in early 20th century Australia, and vividly portray what Travers family was like. I found myself completely engrossed in her life, experiencing every emotion along with her younger self. These tender moments were nothing short of perfect. You will laugh with the characters, cry with them and feel as if you are a part of their small family. Besides enjoying the film as a standalone piece, I was fascinated by the way that it intertwines with the iconic Mary Poppins film. I have loved every song in this paragon of musical fun since I was very young, and it was interesting to learn how the songs came to be, as well as a little bit about the men behind the music. There was nothing that I did not like about Saving Mr. Banks, and I would highly recommend it, even to those who are not fans of the original Mary Poppins. Without a doubt, this film will rekindle your fondness for a childhood favorite and give you a behind the scenes look that cannot be found anywhere else.
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THE LADY VIKINGS HUDDLE during a game against the Emory University Lady Eagles earlier in the season. The Lady Vikings lost the game 73-87, but have won two of their three most recent games with scores of 59-46, 62-67 and 96-54 respectively.
Scotties on Nov. 16 (76-36), and is now 2-0 against them for the season. The Lady Vikings second-most recent game was a 62-67 loss to the Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels on Saturday. Segarra and Cook each scored 20 points for the Lady Vikings. Segarra ended the game with a double-double, and Cook added a game-high 13 rebounds. Despite the individual efforts of Segarra and Cook, the Lady Vikings struggled to shoot the ball as effectively as the Stormy Petrels, only converting 29 percent of their field goals while Oglethorpe made 40 percent. I had a lot of confidence against Oglethorpe, Cook said. They were not fronting in the post which gave me a lot of time to post up and have a clear passing lane for my guards. We lost because we were not doing what was working for us the whole game ,and we let them get some easy shots up without getting in their face. The Lady Vikings are now 0-2 against the Stormy Petrels this season, having lost to them 76-82 on Dec. 5. The Vikings most recent game and final road game for their fivegame road stretch was a 96-54 win over the Toccoa Falls College Lady Eagles on Tuesday. McLean scored a game-high 21 points, made four three-point shots and finished with a team-best nine rebounds in the win. Segarra added 19 points and 11 assists, and freshman point guard Valerie McLure tallied 13 points, the most in her collegiate career. Our overwhelming defense and our ability to get in the lanes softened up the perimeter for us to get wideopen opportunities, Segarra said. Thanks to the post players presence and strength in the lane as well as their ability to finish, we were able to pull away as a team early and stayed ahead. The Lady Vikings overcame their previous shooting percentage woes and finished the game converting 51 percent of their field goal attempts. We shot the ball well [against the Lady Eagles], Dunn said. We made it tough to defend our shots. The Lady Vikings will return to action tomorrow against Sewanee: the University of the South Lady Tigers at 6 p.m. at home. The Lady Vikings will play their next four games at the Cage Athletic Center.
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the Vikings started to make a recovery, scoring 56 points in the second half while only allowing 45 by the Eagles. Vikings basketball head coach Jeff Roberts said he thought the team had a slow start that prevented them from completing their comeback. For the majority of the game, we did not give our best effort, Roberts said. We got into a hole early and didnt have enough gas in our tank to carry it out... We didnt play our best defense, and didnt make all our shots. The Vikings ended the game with a field goal percentage of 38, scoring 29 and missing 75. The Vikings made 37 rebounds, five more than the Eagles, and allowed for 30 turnovers. The Eagles scored 19 points off the Vikings turnovers. The Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 46. scoring 27 and missing 59. Four of their players scored points in the double digits. They allowed 27 turnovers during the game, which accounted for 29 of the points scored by the Vikings, most during the second half.
Jacobs said that he thought that the team had a chance to take the game, but their comeback fell through. I felt like it was a game we could have won, Jacobs said. We were not all clicking and came out a little sluggish. I was proud of our team for battling back in the second half and giving us a chance to win. Roberts, who is in his first year as Vikings basketball head coach, said that while the record is not where they want it to be, he expects the young Vikings team of 13 players to find success in the years to come. It is an unusual situation, inheriting such a young team, Roberts said. When we stated the year we only had five veterans: three seniors and two sophomores. What we want is to define the culture of Berry basketball through the upcoming years. If we give it our all to make the difference, add new players to the mix each year, I think we can be on our way to competing for a conference championship. The Vikings will play in the Cage Athletic Center against the Sewanee Tigers on Friday, Jan. 24.
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DANCING ACCOMPANIES laughter as senior Charlotte Collins and junior Kayla Heflin enjoy a dance.
FRIENDS TAKE a break from dancing. From left to right: Freshman Taylor Robertson, Junior Elvis Diaz, Senior Clark Adkins, Sophomore Josh Billian and Freshman Tyler Shepard.
SENIOR BRANDON DAVIS SHOWS off some of his dance moves in front of the crowd at the climax of the night.
ALL PHOTOS BY BRAD TILKA, photojournalist