The Yellow Jacket - Randolph-Macon College

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Volume 92; Issue 

December 1, 2006 

YJ 

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NEWS 

FEATURES 

page 2 

Find out how R-MC 

did in the R-MC vs. 

H-SC competition in 

the week leading up 

to “the game.” 

page 4 

RHA Sponsors First 

Annual Turkey Bowl 

Political Adviser, Journalist 

David Gergen Speaks at R-MC 

Press Release 

R-MC Marketing & Communications 

What impacts do Jim 

Webb’s victory and the 

extremely tight senate race 

recently have on the United 

States Does the public’s low 

approval rating of President 

George W. Bush bode well for 

the Republicans and the 2008 

presidential election 

These questions and 

others will be answered when 

nationally recognized political 

analyst and presidential 

adviser David Gergen shares 

his thoughts on the midterm 

congressional elections and 

their impact on the country, 

as well as his views on the 

current Bush administration, 

at a special lecture at 

Randolph-Macon College on 

Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. 

The lecture, which is free and 

open to the public, will take 

place in Blackwell Auditorium 

in the R-MC Center for the 

Performing Arts, located at 205 

Henry Street. 

For 30 years, David 

Gergen has been an active 

participant in American 

national life. He served as 

director of communications for 

President Reagan and held 

positions in the administrations 

of Presidents Nixon and 

Ford. He also served as 

counselor to President Clinton 

on both foreign policy and 

domestic affairs, and then as 

special international adviser to 

the president and to Secretary 

see Gergen on page 2 

Learn about how R- 

MC’s new speaking 

center can help you with 

your presentations and 

public speaking. Also, 

find out what one ‘92 

alum is up to on the 

Outer Banks of North 

Carolina. 

CULTURE 

pages 5-6 

Read our reviewer’s 

thoughts on “Happy 

Feet” and the R-MC 

theater’s production of 

“Brighton Beach 

Memoirs” 

photos by Annie Floyd 

Top: Senior Hope Miller bowls her turkey down the bowling lane. 

Bottom: Ashley Phelps launches her turkey. The Residence Hall 

Association organized R-MC’s first annual Turkey Bowl Nov. 19 in 

Fountain Plaza. Students brought canned foods and had a chance to 

bowl a frozen turkey for prizes including an iPod Shuffle and $75 to 

Wal-Mart. Each participant received a free t-shirt. 

SGA Update 

-The R-MC Student Government Association is launching 

a screen name: RMCSGA so that students with concerns 

or questions can have a more convenient way to get in 

touch with SGA. 

-SGA is also updating its website with a “mail/suggestion” 

box in order to ceate yet another way for people to get in 

touch. 

-They will be holding office hours: 

Monday: 8-9 p.m. 

Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. 

Wednesday: 6-7 p.m. 

Thursday: 9-10 a.m. 

-The screen name will be up during those hours as well as 

extended hours from 8-10pm Sunday-Thursday until the 

SGA website is completely updated. 

Pan-Hel, IFC Make Packages to Send to Iraq 

SPORTS 

pages 7-8 

Read about how R-MC’s 

winter sports teams are 

competing thus far in 

the season. Also, read 

our senior spotlights on 

two senior basketball 

players. 

by Annie Floyd ‘07 

Editor-in-Chief 

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Care packages were 

recently sent to almost 500 

troops in Iraq and Afghanistan 

by Panhellenic and Interfraternity 

Councils. 

Individual Greek chapters 

were asked to donate a variety 

of materials such as granola 

bars, gum, individual snack 

packages, wet wipes, playing 

cards, magazines and toothbrushes. 

The packages will be sent 

to friends and families of Greek 

members serving overseas. 

“It was a fun and meaningful 

experience sending items 

that we have at our fingertips 

everyday to service members 

who have gone without for a 

long while,” Senior Kate 

MacKenzie said. 

Participants also viewed a 

slideshow on Darfur awareness 

while they were putting care 

packages together. 

“Everyone who participated 

(15-20 members) became more 

aware of efforts to help in that 

area of the world,” MacKenzie 

said. 

Junior Margaret Fisher 

coordinated the event with the 

two VP’s of Service, Junior 

Caroline O’Ferrall and Senior 

Will Wilson. 

photo courtesy of Will Wilson 

Members of Greek Organizations compile packages of supplies in the 

Campus Center. The packages will be sent to military personel serving 

in the Middle East.

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The Results of the Cup Competition 

During the Hampdan-Sydney, Randolph -Macon rivalry week, seven points 

are awarded for various competitions. These Competitions include: 

The R-MC v. H-SC Debate, held at Hampden-Sydney this year 

Winner: Randolph-Macon College. 

Student participants: Kenny Stauffer, James Murray and Catherine Noyes 

The Field Goal Kick Competition 


Student participant: Garrett Starkey 

The Blood Drive 

Winner: Randolph-Macon College 

The Alumni Golf Tournament 


The Coin Drive 

Winner: Randolph-Macon College with $429.96 

Hampden-Sydney raised $418.29 

The Football Game (Worth Two Points) 

Winner: Hampden-Sydney College 

Overall Winner With a Score of Five Points to Two: 


The Cup will be presented to the Randolph-Macon Student Body President by 

the Hampden-Sydney Student Body President on January 13, at the R-MC / H-SC 

basketball game. Congratulations R-MC! 

Gergen 

of State Warren Christopher. 

Gergen currently is the editorat-large 

for U.S. News & World 

Report and as a regular television 

commentator. He is also a professor 

of public service and the director of 

the Center for Public Leadership at 

the John F. Kennedy School of 

Government. In the fall of 2000, he 

published the best-selling book 

Eyewitness to Power: The Essence 

of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton. 

David Gergen is brought to 

Randolph-Macon College on behalf 

of the Paul and Lois Watkins 

Endowed Lecture Series. The 

Hampden-Sydney Week Summary 

‘06 

continued from page 1 

endowment is funded by Dr. George D. 

Watkins and the late Mrs. Marion 

Herget. Previous speakers include 

journalist Bob Woodward, Ruben 

“Hurricane” Carter, Nadine Strossen and 

Christopher Whitcomb. 

This performance is only one of the 

many programs provided in the rich 

lineup of the 2006-2007 Randolph-Macon 

Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series. For 

more information on the David Gergen 

lecture, please contact Holly Clark at 

hclark@rmc.edu or at 804-752-3712 or 

Anne Marie Lauranzon at 

alauranz@rmc.edu or 804-752-7317. 

At R-MC During Hampden-Sydney Week... 

At the Bonfire/Pep Rally - RHA won the spirit stick for the Yell Like Hell 

Competition. 

For the Banner Competition - Delta Zeta won. 

For the Powder Puff Competition – The Juniors won. 

For the Wing Eating Contest – Diva Washington won. 

Special thanks to Haskins Motor Car Company and Fields Towing for donating 

the car and their services for the Car Bash. 

For the Bonfire and Pep Rally the following individuals performed or spoke: 

· Molly Wright and Richie Oliver – hosts of the evening 

· R-MC Pep Band 

· Cheerleaders 

· Dance Team 

· President Lindgren spoke 

· R-MC Choir performed several songs 

· Football Team and the Captains spoke 

Special Thanks to those who were in the Dunk Tank to raise money for the 

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: 

· Coach Carroll LaHaye 

· Dr. Michael McKay 

· Rodney Bardwell 

· Dr. Michael Fischbach 

· Allison Dungan 

· Meg Shamburger 

· Christina Brown 

· Dr. Bruce Torrence 

Sophomore Class Board put on H-SC week. 

Sophomore Board Class President: Kris Hutchinson 

Sophomore Board Class Representatives: Diane Blackburn and Shafer Busch 

Sophomore Class Board: 

· Joel Bolton 

· Sam Cappellanti 

· Sean Carroll 

· Cara Copeman 

· Tommie Gearhart 

· Danielle Nogle 

· Kate Savage 

· Hassan Shonekan 

· Anne West 

· Will Hall 

· Jake Sumner 

U.S. ARMY 

The U.S. Army is currently offering 

several sizable enlistment bonuses of up to 

$40,000. You may also qualify 

for up to $71,000 from the 

Montgomery GI Bill and Army 

College Fund. Or, you could 

pay back up to $65,000 of 

qualifying student loans 

through the Army's Loan 

Repayment Program. To find 

out more, contact 804-559-5431. 

U.S. ARMY RESERVE 

Finish your college degree 

while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. 

Get hands-on experience and an additional 

paycheck every month. In the 

U.S. Army Reserve, you will train near home 

and serve when needed. Earn up to 

$23,000 for college costs and $4,500 in 

tuition assistance per year, plus 

enlistment bonuses up to $20,000. To find 


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Volume 92; Issue 6 


Annie Floyd ‘07 

Editor-In-Chief 

yellowjacket@rmc.edu 

Ryan Cooney ‘07 

Business/Advertising Manager 

yjbusiness@rmc.edu 

Catherine Noyes ‘09 

Feature Editor/Production Manager 

Stephanie Wiener ‘09 

Culture Editor 

Tyler Sansom ‘07 

Sports Editor 

yjsports@rmc.edu 

Kelly Tu ‘07 

Copy Editor 

Staff Writers 

Virginia Seatherton ‘08 

Rachel Avirom ‘09 

Katlin Ferrell ‘10 

Becky Johnsen’10 

Ashley Merrill ‘10 

Derek Murray ‘07 

James Murray ‘09 

Cory Steckler ‘08 

Rebecca Sweeney ‘10 

Dr. Michael Fischbach 

Faculty Advisor 

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Celebrating Religious and Spiritual Diversity 

(A list of some celebrations that will take place this winter.) 

Winter Solstice 

Winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and it’s also the shortest day of the year. 

Because of the earth’s tilt, the Northern Hemisphere is as far away from the sun as it can 

be. Therefore, the first day of winter has the least amount of sunlight. In 2006, the winter 

solstice falls on December 21 st or 22 nd . Solstice means “standing still sun.” There are lots 

of ceremonies that take place on the day the sun stands still. This tradition started with an 

ancient fear that the fading light would never return unless humans kept watch and had a 

huge celebration. 

Many of the customs associated with the Winter Solstice (and therefore with other 

midwinter festivals such as St Lucy’s Day, Saturnalia, Hanukkah, New Years and Twelfth 

Night) derive from stories of a mighty battle between the dark and the light, which is won, 

naturally, by the light. Other traditions record this as the time a savior (the Sun-Child) is 

born to a virgin mother. http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/celsolstice.html 

Christmas – December 25 

Christmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a holiday in the Christian calendar, usually 

observed on December 25, which celebrates the birth of Jesus. According to the Christian 

gospels, Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem, where she and her husband Joseph had 

traveled to register in the Roman census. Christ’s birth, or nativity, is believed to fulfill the 

prophecies of Judaism that a messiah would come, from the house of David, to redeem the 

world from sin. The precise chronology of Jesus’ birth and death as well as the historicity 

of Jesus are still debated. 

In many countries throughout the world Christmas is recognized as a national holiday. In 

1890 the United States government recognized Christmas Day on December 25th of every 

year as a national holiday. 

In predominantly Christian countries, Christmas has become the most economically 

significant holiday of the year, and it is also celebrated as a secular holiday in many 

countries with small Christian populations. It is largely characterized by exchanging gifts 

within families, and by gifts brought by Father Christmas or Santa Claus, a big jolly man 

with a white beard, or other folk figures. Local and regional Christmas traditions are still 

rich and varied, despite the widespread influence of American and British Christmas 

motifs disseminated through literature, television and other media. 

The word Christmas is a contraction of Christ’s Mass, derived from the Old English 

Cristes mæsse and referring to the religious ceremony of mass. It is often abbreviated 

Xmas, probably because X or Xt have often been used as a contraction for Christ. The 

English letter X resembles the Greek letter (chi), the first letter of Christ in Greek (st 

transliterated as [Christos]). Crimbo is an informal synonym used in British English. - 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas 

Chanukah December 16 – December 23 

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the 

rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that 

burned for 8 days. - http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/ 

Kwanzaa – December 26 – January 1 

Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African 

values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is 

neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for 

Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and 

culture. Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language 

Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana 

Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as 

reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga 

included an additional “a” to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the 

African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza). 

Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the 

observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. 

· Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family 

and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, “I am We,” or “I am because 

We are.” 

· Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we 

define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family 

and community. 

· Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our 

obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, 

society, and world. 

· Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective 

economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support. 

· Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set 

personal goals that are beneficial to the community. 

· Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build 

and maintain a strong and vibrant community. 

· Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws 

upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by 

affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous 

struggle. - http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm 

Eid Al-Adha — December 31 

Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. It 

concludes the Pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid al-Adha lasts for three days and commemorates 

Ibraham’s (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son. Muslims believe the 

son to be Ishmael rather than Isaac as told in the Old Testament. Ishmael is considered the 

forefather of the Arabs. According to the Koran, Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son 

when a voice from heaven stopped him and allowed him to sacrifice a ram instead. 

The feast re-enacts Ibrahim’s obedience by sacrificing a cow or ram. The family eats 

about a third of the meal and donates the rest to the poor. - http://www3.kumc.edu/ 

diversity/ethnic_relig/eid-al-adha.html 

Greek Speak 

Congratulations to Nate Shook and Justin Fitz for being awarded Mentors of 

the Month! 

Alumni Spotlight: ‘92 Grad Involved 

in Museum Work Across Country 

by Virginia Seatherton ‘08 

Staff Writer 

Scott Stroth, a Theta Chi brother, graduated in 1992 with a major in History 

and minor in Education. He is originally from Philadelphia, but since graduation 

Stroth has lived across the country; in Seattle, Florida, and now the Outer Banks, 

North Carolina. 

While a student, Stroth was played a number of intramurals, wrote for The 

Yellow Jacket, and worked in the Sports Information division of the Athletic 

Department. Stroths' younger brother was also a student at R-MC and member of 

Theta Chi. 

After graduation, Stroth stayed and worked in Richmond for two years and 

then attended graduate school at Mid Tennessee State University. He earned a 

Masters in History and Museum Studies. After completing his degree, Stroth 

moved to Seattle to work at the Anacortes museum. He worked as a curator there 

for three years and curator for seven years at the Historic Spanish Point museum 

in Florida. In 2003, Stroth moved to the Outer Banks where he is director of the 

Roanoke Island Festival Park. Stroth is married and has an eleven month old 

daughter. 

Stroth has "lots of wonderful memories" of R-MC and is still in contact with 

a number of friends, who now live across the country, that he made here. He is 

glad that he is more able to come back to the campus more regularly for occasions 

such as Homecoming, since he lives in North Carolina. 

Stroth "thoroughly enjoyed" all of his time at R-MC. 

Spotlight On:The R-MC Speaking Center 

by Jen Green‘10 

Staff Writer 

"I thought I was going to pee my pants!" 

Walking out of class and hearing someone make a remark like that leads us 

to believe one thing: The dreaded act of giving a speech. Nerves are an obstacle 

everyone faces when all eyes are judging your every move, but you can actually 

use them to your advantage. The adrenaline pumping through your body when 

you're nervous keeps you on your toes and more alert. Sometimes, however, 

these nerves have a negative impact, and that's where the Speech Center can 

help. 

Chairman of the Speech Center, English Professor Ted Sheckels, states, "If 

you need help with a speech, regardless of what stage of the process you're in, 

we can help." 

Maybe you're having trouble getting started, or perhaps you've already 

written the speech and you want to do a trial run. Either way, you're in luck. 

"There are two studios at the speech center where we can video- tape you 

and then sit down and watch it with you," Professor Sheckels explains. This 

proves to be extremely helpful, especially if you're trying to get rid of a nervous 

habit. Being at the point where you can give a speech that's ready to be tape 

recorded and critiqued takes preparation and planning ahead, which can be a 

foreign concept to the average college student at times. The Speech Center fully 

understands, which is why they're willing to help at any stage of the process. 

The next time your professor assigns a speech, stop fretting about the fool 

you're going to make of yourself and go see what the Speech Center can do for 

you. In the end, you may not turn out to be the lost cause you thought you 

were. 

Campus Fundraiser to Benefit 

Iraqi Children this Holiday Season 

R-MC’s Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, 

and other groups and individuals will be collecting money next week to 

support UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, in its work among 

Iraqi children. Chronic malnutrition remains a serious problem for children 

in war-torn Iraq, particularly among those under two years of age. 

UNICEF also is supporting the Iraqi government in its efforts to immunize 

children against polio. Donations totaling $648 can buy a Supplementary 

Dry Feeding kit that contains equipment for mixing and distributing 

food, enough to feed 500 moderately malnourished children, while $60 

can immunize 60 children against polio. This Holiday season, please 

consider donating to help UNICEF’s work among Iraqi children. Donations 

can be made at Estes at lunch and dinner from December 6-8, or 

sent to Prof. Michael Fischbach via campus mail. 

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Postcard: Senegal, West Africa 


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Ashby Williams, a junior at R-MC, has taken a semester off to travel to Senegal, a country on the coast of West Africa. She will be emailing back columns 

for every issue, describing her cultural experiences in Senegal. If you have any questions that you would like to ask her about her travels, please email 

yellowjacket@rmc.edu, and your questions will be relayed to her. 

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One of the questions I get asked most frequently when people find out that I’m American is, “What are the differences between there and here” You get the sense that the 

underlying question is, “How much better are things” 

Normally, I am quite comfomfortable shaking my head and saying that life is pretty much the same. 

Granted, people in the U.S. are more likely to have an MP3 player or own their own car (I have been perfectly fine here without a car, mind you), but the essence of life is 

the same. If you make allowances for cultural differences regarding views on love, marriage, and gender roles, people have the same wants and desires, (and the same problems...) 

We all seem to be looking for financial security, the assurance afforded by a family and a little bit of enjoyment in our daily lives. Even my host family, which is towards the 

lower end of the financial spectrum, lives comfortably enough. 

After a rather startling event the other day one at of the schools where I teach, I am less likely to have the same response. 

Senegal schools are set up under the French system. You have primary school (equivalent to our elementary), college (Middle School), and Lycee (our high school). 

AHL Guillabert is the largest college in St. Louis. I assist an English teacher named ‘Mr. Brown’ in his 6th grade equivalent English class. 

Last week, at 10am on Monday morning, teachers went on strike to protest low wages. While other civil servants have gotten up to 50 percent in pay increases in recent 

years, teachers are usually told that the funds for a raise do not exist. 

Classes are extremely overcrowded. When you walk into the class room, you see 28 bench desks and more than 65 kids. Try teaching a language to that many students! 

Even with me as an assitant, getting around to everyone to make sure they understand is downright impossible. 

There is no janitorial staff for the school, so broken desks and doors stand piled out in the hallways. The classrooms tend to simply collect paper and dust. 

This week, with the strike over (temporarily at least), we came into class and Mr. Brown looked around, stood up, and walked out. “Unless you clean this place up,” he said 

to the students, “I will not teach.” 

As I watched the students file out of the classroom, I figured they were going to refuse, and I resigned myself to simply not having class. But about 20 minutes later, eight 

girls came back with brooms and proceeded to sweep the entire room. They had gone home to get cleaning supplies! 

With that many girls working, the task did not take long, and soon everyone came back and lessons began. We got started 45 minutes late for a two hour class. 

The girls, in fact all the kids, were very good sports about this whole ordeal. They talked while they worked, and everyone seemed to be in good spirits. Why not laugh, I 

guess 

But to me, the entire situation just seems absurd! Can you see American kids being told that they won’t have school until they’ve cleaned the classrooms They would 

refuse and parents would be up in arms. 

The willingness of these girls to learn goes to show how important education is among families and communities here. So why does the government not treat it as such 

Mr. Brown says that there aren’t even bathrooms on campus! He has been working at the same school for 20 years and went there himself when he was young. No amount 

of complaining has brought about much change. 

This was really the first striking difference I’ve seen between the comfy old U.S. of A. and Senegal. As I watched, I felt quite powerless to help. Even if I had had the 

opportunity to clean the room myself, the larger issues involved would continue to loom. 

It was a sobering experience to say the least. 

Music Review: Hinder’s Extreme Behavior 

by Becky Johnsen ‘10 

Staff Writer 

From the very moment that I 

pushed the play button to listen to 

Hinder’s new album, Extreme Behavior, 

I could tell that the band is made 

up of five very talented musicians. 

Unfortunately, amazing talent can 

only bring you so far. 

Now that the members of Hinder 

have proven their unrivaled instrumental 

skills, they need to work at 

putting it all together. It probably is 

just my own personal preferences, 

but I found most of the songs on 

Extreme Behavior to be disappointingly 

lackluster and cliché. Although 

the songs are undoubtedly intended 

to get you pumped up; in the end, 

most of the songs just ended up 

sounding the same. 

For some reason, I just could not 

get into their music with Hinder front 

man Austin Winkler screaming at me 

a dozen times to GET STONED. Aside 

from the maddeningly repetitious 

lyrics, the acoustics sounded like 

they just pulled a random kid off the 

street to start messing with their 

soundboard. I found it such a shame, 

some of their lyrics would be funny 

and memorable enough to add to 

their songs, if number one: they did not 

repeat them into the double digits; and 

if number two: if they would turn down 

the echo on the guitar enough so you 

could actually hear them. 

I admit it, this album deserves more 

credit than I am giving it; I know that I 

would have become an instant Hinder 

fan if I had listened to this back in 

seventh grade when there weren’t so 

many bands that sounded exactly like 

they do. And, despite its overall flaws, I 

did like their billboard-chart gracing 

“Lips of an Angel,” this song was a 

relief in the album because you could 

finally hear what Austin was singing 

and the balance fitted the song well. 

I can entirely understand why 

Hinder has gained such popularity and 

has a loyal fan base; their front man has 

an amazing voice, they are instrumentally 

gifted, and they have the makings 

of a great band. However, they just 

need to try to work up some more 

inventive lyrics and to adjust the 

soundboard; otherwise, they will just 

sink into mediocrity as just another rock 

band. 

For this I give Hinder’s Extreme 

Behavior a solid three yellow jackets 

out of five. 

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Restaurant Review: Joe’s Inn 

by Ashley Merrill‘10 

Staff Writer 

The epitome of an Italian restaurant stands in three different places within 

miles of each other; the Heart of the Fan in Richmond, Mechanicsville and Buford 

Road in Richmond. A family owned restaurant which serves traditional Italian and 

non-traditional Italian is none other than Joe's Inn. 

A very casual dining experience, the waiters wear t-shirts imprinted with "Eat 

at Joe's," the restaurant's slogan. The smoking and non-smoking sections are 

completely separated. Joe's Inn houses a full bar as well which is also in a space of 

its own. 

Joe's Inn is known for their baked spaghetti which can be served a la Joe or a 

la Greek. Spaghetti A La Joe is baked with provolone cheese and topped with meat 

or marinara sauce. Whereas, Spaghetti A La Greek is more traditional Italian; a la 

Greek is baked and topped with feta, provolone, romano cheese and garlic, and 

with meat or marinara sauce. 

Beginning with the appetizers, you can see the essence of this restaurant is 

Italian. Some appetizers include Baked Feta, Bruschetta, Fried Calamari, Portabella 

Mushrooms Tuscany, and Greek Meatballs. As you move on down the menu, there 

are a variety of salads ranging from the more common to unique. The menu 

contains the Caesar salad, chef salad, garden salad, and the ordinary Greek salad, 

but along with a BLT Caesar Salad and a Bacon Cheese Burger Salad. 

The main meals include a wide selection of Italian dishes, subs, and of course 

pizza. Along with Spaghetti, Joe's Inn serves different kinds of Parmigiana, 

Lasagna, Alfredo, and many other dishes. In addition, there are side dishes which 

are more American. A wide range of subs and sandwiches are available too. The 

pizza is definitely traditional Italian; the pizza is homemade and there are 15 

toppings to choose from. If you order Joe's Ultimate, you can order up to 6 

toppings! 

I went to the restaurant in Mechanicsville with my boyfriend and we split the 

Spaghetti with meat sauce. The dishes are large enough for two people and some 

left over. The noodles were cooked just right and they were covered with the 

traditional Italian red meat sauce. We ordered side salads to go along with the 

spaghetti. The salad was a typical salad and I ordered Italian dressing with the 

salad. The dressing was just right; it was sweet and tangy. For desert, we ordered 

the Chocolate Meltdown which is just heavenly. The Chocolate Meltdown is a 

circle of chocolate fudge topped with an oreo crust and served with whipped 

cream. I would go to Joe's Inn just for the dessert! 

Overall, Joe's Inn provided an ideal Italian dining experience. I would recommend 

Joe's Inn if you want an authentic Italian meal or even a not so traditional 

Italian meal. A delightful encounter that will be sure to bring you back for more, 

especially the dessert! So come on and 'Eat at Joe's'! 

Locations: 

205 North Shields Avenue, Richmond 

7140 Mechanicsville Tnpk, Mechanicsville 

2616 Buford Road, Richmond

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Theater Review: Brighton Beach 

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Staff Writer 

If I were to sum up the two performances I attended of Brighton Beach 

Memoirs, directed by R-MC alumna Theresa Traylor, in a brief phrase, it would 

be "a resounding success." Nothing short of "a resounding success" would 

accurately describe the performance because it encompasses everything from 

the actors' brilliant chemistry onstage, to the fantastic stage set that drew the 

audience into the world of the Jerome family, to the seamless delivery of each 

line in the three hour long performance. 

However, these accolades just barely scratch the surface; the collective 

efforts of all those involved in Brighton Beach Memoirs truly deserve a standing 

ovation. Having read the script beforehand, I knew the play would be enjoyable, 

with a memorable cast of characters, and a plot that intertwined hilarity with gripping 

conflict. Nonetheless, I was amazed at how well the cast portrayed their characters; at the 

risk of sounding cliché, I will admit that their performances made me laugh until I cried and 

then immediately switched to having me on the edge of my seat. 

To be honest, I originally intended to see the play only once, and when others 

wanted me to go see it with them a second time, I was worried that the performance's 

novelty would be lost on me. I was grossly mistaken. The second time around proved to 

be anything but boring, and I found myself laughing even harder the second time. 

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Brighton Beach Memoirs for making 

it such a success! 

Ramble Column 

by April Armstrong ‘09 

Staff Writer 

Welcome Back! 

Since we are returning from a brief break, too brief if you ask me, I think the following 

passage from Aesop's Fables is quite suitable: 

3.14 De Lusu et Seueritate 

Puerorum in turba quidam ludentem Atticus 

Aesopum nucibus cum uidisset, restitit, 

et quasi delirum risit. Quod sensit simul 

derisor potius quam deridendus senex, 

arcum retensum posuit in media uia: 

"Heus" inquit "sapiens, expedi quid fecerim." 

Concurrit populus. Ille se torquet diu, 

nec quaestiones positae causam intellegit. 

Nouissime succumbit. Tum uictor sophus: 

"Cito rumpes arcum, semper si tensum habueris; 

at si laxaris, cum uoles erit utilis." 

Sic lusus animo debent aliquando dari, 

ad cogitandum melior ut redeat tibi. 

On Play and Severity 

Some dude named Atticus, when he had seen Aesop playing kid's games among a 

crowd of boys***, stopped and laughed at him like he was crazy. Because the old man 

noticed it at the same time more as a mocker than the object of derision, he placed a 

loosened bow in the middle of the street and said, "Hey, wise guy, explain what I have 

done." The people gathered round. And he racked his brain unable to understand the 

questions or the reason for them. At last he succumbed. Then the wise victor said, 

"You will quickly break the bow if you always keep it tight. But if you loosen it, it will be 

useful when you want it." Thus games ought to be given to the mind sometimes, so that 

it may return to you better for thinking. 

*** Catullus 61.131: nuces relinquere: to abadon your nuts (meaning to give up 

childish sports, see Lewis and Short) 

Sometimes a well placed break can do a lot of good. The students, as well as the 

professors, can use a little time winding down, and the result is often that students 

return energized and ready to work… or ready for a longer break. Welcome back 

Randolph-Macon College students. And by the way: 

The Stylus Needs You!!!! 

Now I bet you're a little shocked to see 

this again (Just remember Cato the Elder's 

redundant Carthago delenda est eventually 

worked its magic!). And, although I understand 

completely, the best way to silence me 

on the subject is simply to submit to my will 

and submit to the Stylus. Remember that by 

submitting you will earn a chance to win cash 

prizes. So submit to the Stylus by emailing 

your entries of prose, poetry, art, and/or 

photography to 

washingtonliterarysociety@yahoo.com 

Now that wasn't so bad. Enjoy the 

rest of your week and good luck on your 

papers, quizzes, tests, projects, and other 

assignments whose due dates happen to lie 

directly after break. I am sure you made 

excellent headway over said break. Therefore, 

I grant my idle wish that your week be stress 

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CULTURE 

Movie Review: Happy Feet 

by Stephanie Wiener ‘09 


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Most people might be hesitant to go see Happy Feet thinking that it might just be 

some dumb kids' movie. However, Happy Feet is much more than just a children's movie. 

The movie opens with Happy Feet's, or Mumble's, parents Memphis, voiced by Hugh 

Jackman, and Norma Jean, voiced by Nicole Kidman, falling in love with each other 

through their "heart songs." Each penguin has their own heart song, but when Mumble 

is born and finds that he can not sing, he is seen as an outcast among the penguins. 

Instead of being a talented singer, Mumble discovers that his own unique talent is tapdancing. 

One day, Mumble becomes lost among a different race of penguins, a race that 

finds his tap-dancing intriguing. However, while there, he spots a strange "being" that 

he assumes is some sort of alien form. In fact, it is a machine used by the humans for 

fishing. Because of the humans' fishing, Mumble's own race of penguins is suffering 

from a famine. Mumble eventually makes it his personal mission to stop these "aliens" 

from taking the penguins' fish. Aside from the serious undertones of the movie, there are 

adorable penguins singing and dancing which I dare anyone to try to resist. Besides 

being one of the absolute cutest movies I have ever seen, the movie still gets across a 

serious message. It also succeeds in being able to entertain both adults and children. I 

would definitely describe Happy Feet as one of the best movies this year. I give the film 

5 yellow jackets! 

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Tad became interested in folk music when his father bought him a Bob Dylan tape back in the 

mid-80s. He became completely intrigued with storytelling lyrics and acoustic instruments. 

Dreis began pursuing his interest in music at age 10 by learning how to play the 

harmonica with a How-To book called "Country and Blues Harmonica for the Musically 

Hopeless." At age 13, Tad decided to pursue various styles of guitar. While in college at 

UNC Chapel Hill, Dreis played his own music on sidewalks and in cafes. 

Following the release of his first, self-produced album, Tad began touring nightclubs and 

colleges in the Southeast. This past spring, Tad was featured as a showcase performer at the 

APCA National Conference in Atlanta. Tad has also won high marks in the prestigious 

Eddie's Attic Songwriter's Shootout and the NC Songwriting Contest. 

He has been chosen as an online favorite at NPR.com, and has been invited to perform 

on "Carolina Calling," a North Carolina PBS folk program that has previously featured 

performers such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Doc Watson, and more. 

Dreis released his third, and most recent, album in April 2005. 

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Sutherland Provides Leadership and Shooter’s Touch to Men’s Team 

by Derrek Murray ‘07 

Staff Writer 

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Although what some would consider 

undersized, at 6' 175 pounds, 

senior "Scuba" Steve Sutherland has 

provided a spark at the guard position 

for the perennially powerful R-MC 

Men's Basketball team since his freshmen 

year. Whether it is bringing the 

offense into its correct sets and finding 

the open man at point guard or providing 

score relief, usually from outside the 

three point line, as a shooting guard 

Steve has been an integral part of the 

success of the Jackets. In early season 

play this year, Steve currently leads 

Jackets in both three pointers and three 

point attempts behind a healthy 39% 

average. A career 40% shooter from 

behind the arc, Steve quickly found a 

spot in which he could exploit his quick 

shot and dead eye. 

Listed at a generous 6' 175 

pounds, as a freshmen, Steve began his 

Football 

First-Team All-Conference 

Gamal Alwan 

Second-Team All-Conference 

Nick Jones 

Eric Dardozzi 

Reggie Moore 

Honorable Mention 

Nate Shook 

career on the bench behind a very senior 

laden team. As a Sophomore, Steve started 

in six games but came off the bench to 

provide a spark with his intense defense 

and up-tempo style. Overall he participated 

in 25 games averaging 12.1 min/game and 

scoring 3.5 points/game. Steve contributed 

not only as a spark in terms of tempo but 

was one of the deadliest shooters on the 

team, ranking third in 3 points field goals 

made hitting 22 in his 25 games. As a 

Junior, Steve continued to be the spark off 

the bench playing in all 27 games averaging 

19 min/game. As a shooter Steve enjoyed a 

career high hitting 41.6% of his three 

pointers while ranking second on the team 

behind senior Patrick Gill. Coming into his 

senior year, Steve looks forward to playing 

a much more important role as a starter, he 

has started all three games so far, and a 

leader for a talented group. Splitting time 

between point guard and shooting guard 

Fall Sports Awards 

Field Hockey 


Torrie Higgins 


Jill Dixon 

Bristol Bowman 


Morgan Hutchinson 

has opened up the court in a much more 

influential way for Steve as well. His 

quickness and vision on the court make 

him a terrific option for Coach Rhodes as 

a point man, but his shooting touch from 

behind the arc puts him in the position 

to have an immediate impact as a 

shooting guard. 

Coming from Fairmont Senior High 

School in Morgantown, West Virginia, 

Steve was pursued by many nationally 

recognized Division I programs including 

Yale, Princeton, Army, and Lehigh. 

As a student, Steve would have been 

quite able to leave his mark a these fine 

institutions, he graduated Valedictorian 

of Fairmont. Steve was also a member of 

the National Honor Society and the Mu 

Alpha Theta Mathematical Honor 

Society. Steve's concentration on a 

quality education, while continuing his 

love for basketball, brought the campus 

Men's Soccer 


Matt Garofalo 


Pete Hanley 

of R-MC to the forefront. Steve states 

that the "coaches and the academics" 

were the main reason for his choice. 

Looking to the future and beyond, 

Steve wants to pursue his major in 

Biology, in the field of Physical Therapy, 

to the graduate level. He will lean on the 

lessons taught by Coach Rhodes on the 

basketball court, namely the responsibility, 

respect and success he has learned as 

a collegiate athlete, as well as the life 

lessons from his teammates off the court. 

Steve continues to inspire fans with 

his doggedness and unrelenting uptempo 

offensive style. Cheers of "Scuba, 

Scuba" have been heard many a night in 

the Crenshaw Gym and this writer will 

continue to attend games in hopes of 

hearing more. It finally seems adequate 

to use the oft misinterpreted saying, I 

guess it truly is the size of the fight in the 

dog and not the dog in the fight.

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Morgan Looks to Finish of Career on High Note 

by Tyler Sansom ‘07 

Sports Editor 

With the 2006-2007 women's basketball 

season underway and with only two seniors 

on the roster, leadership will be in high 

demand for the young Jackets. Luckily for 

Coach LaHaye and the rest of the team, Cocaptain 

Kristen Morgan is more than ready 

to rise to the occasion. 

Morgan, a senior from Brigantine, NJ 

attended Holy Spirit High School , where 

she graduated in 2002 ,and then attended 

Lawrenceville Prep for a post-graduate year 

prior to coming to R-MC in the fall of 2003. 

While in high school, Morgan not only 

played basketball, but also played field 

hockey and softball for three years, in 

addition to running track for ayear. Along 

with lettering in all of the sports she was 

involved in, Morgan also was the rookie of 

the year for her field hockey team and won 

the Sam Rando Award for her efforts on the 

softball diamond during the 2002 season. 

As for her high school basketball 

accolades, Morgan was a second team allconference 

selection, while at Holy Spirit, 

and was also named first team all-conference 

and first team all-state by two New 

Jersey newspapers, while in her post-grad 

year at Lawrenceville. Coupled with her 

involvement in athletics, Morgan was also 

part of the Spirit Committee while at Holy 

Spirit which can be compared to R-MC's 

SAAC. 

With so much talent coming out of 

high school and then maturity to boot, 

following her post-grad year, numerous 

schools sought after Morgan, along with R- 

Women’s Swimming 

The women's swimming team is off to 

it's best start in four years, racing out to an 

8-1 overall mark and a perfect 6-0 ODAC 

record. The team cleaned up early on 

ODAC squads, Sweet Briar and the college 

formally known as Randolph-Macon 

Women's, posting wins of 144-79 and 63-32. 

Following two opening victories, R-MC 

would down non-conference Juniata College 

by the count of 113-79, a team that beat the 

Jackets last season. 

Following the win over Juniata, the 

team would take it's first step in "breaking 

the tradition" that has been Washington & 

Lee's dominance for the last 13 years in 

ODAC swimming by downing the Generals 

135-126 on the road. The conference loss 

was the first for W&L since the 2003-2004 

season. Along with downing W&L, R-MC 

would also defeat ODAC foe Guilford 

College by a staggering 227-29 tally. In the 

victory of W&L, freshmen Hallie Stewart 

would pace R-MC by winning the 100- 

backstroke (1:01.4), placing second in the 

200-backstroke (2:13.66), and leading the 

200-medely relay team to a first place finish 

as well (1:54:57). Other key contributors in 

the win included sophomore Shafer Bush 

who took first place in the 50-yard free style 

(25.75) while junior Maureen McLaughlin 

would place second in the same event 

MC, that included Merrimack College, 

Gettysburg College, Susquehanna University, 

and Ithaca College. 

When asked why she choose R-MC, 

Morgan responded, "My brother was 

looking at R-MC for basketball when he was 

a senior in high school, so that's how I 

heard about R-MC. When I came on my 

recruiting visit, I loved the gym, the small 

school atmosphere, and the coaches. I also 

have family that lives close enough that it 

made the decision 

to go far away from 

home a little easier." 

As a freshman, 

Morgan would start 

21 of 27 games for 

the Jackets, 

averaging 6.8 

points per game, 1.4 

steals and 6 assists 

per contest. That 

year, the team 

would go 20-8 

overall and 16-4 in 

the ODAC, making 

Morgan's contributions 

as a freshmen 

all the more 

impressive. 

For her 

sophomore 

campaign, Morgan would start all 32 

contests at guard, anchoring a team that 

would make it all the way to the NCAA 

Division III national championship game. 

Despite coming up short in the title game, 

Morgan would make big contributions all 

season-long, holding steady at 6.8 points 

Winter Sports Updates 

Men’s Basketball 

The men's basketball team is off to a 

strong start to the young season, having 

won two of its first three games. The team 

opened up the 2006-2007 campaign on the 

road Nov. 17 & 18 at the Lycoming College 

Tip-Off Tournament. The tournament, 

which featured Penn State University-Berks 

and host Lycoming College, along with R- 

MC, saw the Jackets run the table downing 

both squads. 

In a 106-59 drubbing of Penn 

State University-Berks, the Jackets would 

shoot an outstanding 78 percent from the 

field en route to a 40 point halftime lead. 

Sophomore guard David Carlson would 

pace the Jackets with 22 points, while fellow 

sophomore Justin Short and senior Adam 

Krovic would pitch in 18 and 12 points 

respectively in the victory. 

The following day against host 

Lycoming, R-MC would claim the tournament 

title by the score of 81-66. Tournament 

MVP David Carlson would again pace the 

Jackets scoring 19 points along with the 

help of Krovic (13 points), senior Steve 

Sutherland (12 points), and Short (10 

points). Short would also be named to the 

all-tournament team along with Carlson. 

The team suffered its first 

seatback of the young season on Nov. 28 

dropping an away contest to Christopher- 

per game while averaging just over 1 steal 

and 2.7 assists per contest. 

Although the 2005-2006 team would 

not see the successes of the previous 

national runner-up season, Morgan, 

coupled with Division III player of the 

year Megan Silvia, would prove to be 

one of the most potent guard tandems 

in the ODAC. Morgan would again log 

big minutes starting in all 31 games 

averaging 4.4 points per game coupled 

with 1.8 steals and 

3.1 assists per 

contest. Morgan 

would receive 

numerous accolades 

during her junior 

season as she would 

be named to the Tip- 

Off Classic alltournament 

team and 

the ODAC alltournament 

team as 

well. 

With only two 

games in the books 

for the 2006-2007 

season, Morgan is 

already off to a 

strong start. During 

the team's first two 

victories coming in 

the All-Lines Insurance Tip-Off Classic, 

Morgan was recognized as the tournament 

MVP and it can be said, without a doubt, 

more accolades will follow as the season 

progresses. The challenges that lay 

ahead of the women's basketball team and 

Morgan this season will be large one's, as 

Newport University by the count of 84-77. 

Despite a furious second-half comeback 

attempt, the Jackets would fall short to the 

Captains, but several players had notable 

performances. Sophomore big man Jeremy 

Dixon would pace the Jackets with 16 points 

and fellow teammates Justin Short (14 

points), David Carlson (12 points), and 

Adam Krovic (10 points) would score in 

double figures. 

The men's basketball team 

returns to play with back to back ODAC 

games versus Washington & Lee and 

Roanoke College. The men face W&L on 

Saturday at 2p.m. and then Roanoke on 

Sunday also at 2.pm. The team is currently 

ranked #15 in the nation for Division III. 

Women’s Basketball 

The women's basketball team is off 

to a strong start for the 2006-2007, having 

gone 2-0 prior to Thanksgiving break while 

hosting the All-Lines Insurance Tip-Off 

Classic. The tournament featured Methodist 

College, Catholic University, and Averett 

College in addition to R-MC with the women 

posting win's against Averett and Methodist. 

In a 88-55 win over Averett, freshmen 

Molly Arial made her debut as a Yellow 

Jacket scoring 16 points and grabbing 12 

rebounds for a double-double. Other big 

contributors for R-MC was sophomore 

the team tries to replace four starting seniors 

from last year’s squad that won the ODAC 

title and qualified for the NCAA tournament. 

Although Morgan is excited about this 

season, she was asked to reflect on the 

time that has passed on her career at R- 

MC and she noted, "The most enjoyable 

aspects of R-MC basketball are the 

friendships you develop on and off the 

court and the memories of trips, away 

games, and other activities I have 

participated in by being a member of 

the team. Playing basketball for R-MC 

has just been such an incredible and 

fun experience." 

Along with her basketball duties 

Morgan is also involved off the court 

as she is a member of the Student 

Athlete Advisory Committee and helps 

out in the training room as a studentathletic 

trainer. 

A psychology major, Morgan looks 

forward to the future but also is quick 

to recognize how playing basketball 

has prepared her for life after graduation 

remarking that "Playing basketball 

at the college level has made me realize 

that whatever I do when I graduate, I 

would like to be involved in sports. 

Playing basketball has made me realize 

that I may want to coach one day. It 

has taught me to effectively manage my 

time as well." 

As far as plans following graduation, 

Morgan noted that she will apply 

to graduate school and wants to 

concentrate in either sports management 

or some other sports related field. 

forward, Lindsay Riesbeck, who chipped in 

14 points and nine boards along with fellow 

sophomore guard, Amanda Hiltunen, and 

senior Marta Merkel each adding 11 points 

each. 

The dominating play would continue 

the following day as R-MC downed 

Methodist by the score of 86-58. Five 

players would score in double figures for 

the Jackets, who were led by junior Marta 

Merkel, scoring 16 points en route to being 

named to the all-tournament team. Senior 

captain, Kristin Morgan, would help out 

with 11 points, seven assists and two steals 

and was named tournament MVP. Other 

double figure contributors were Amanda 

Hiltunen with 13, Lindsay Riesbeck with 11, 

and Molly Arial with 10 points in the victory. 

The women's basketball team 

returns to action with back-to-back home 

games on Dec. 1 and 2 against ODAC foes 

Washington and Lee & Roanoke College. 

R-MC takes on W&L at 7p.m. on Friday and 

Roanoke at 4:30p.m. on Saturday. 

This Weekend’s Sports Schedule 

Dec 2 

Swimming Hosts Yellow Jacket Invitational 

(9:00 a.m.) 

Men’s Basketball vs. Washington and Lee 

(2:00) 

Women’s Basketball vs. Roanoke (4:30)

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The Results of the Cup Competition 

During the Hampdan-Sydney, Randolph -Macon rivalry week, seven points 

are awarded for various competitions. These Competitions include: 

The R-MC v. H-SC Debate, held at Hampden-Sydney this year 


Student participants: Kenny Stauffer, James Murray and Catherine Noyes 

The Field Goal Kick Competition 


Student participant: Garrett Starkey 

The Blood Drive 


The Alumni Golf Tournament 


The Coin Drive 

Winner: Randolph-Macon College with $429.96 

Hampden-Sydney raised $418.29 

The Football Game (Worth Two Points) 

Winner: Hampden-Sydney College 

Overall Winner With a Score of Five Points to Two: 


The Cup will be presented to the Randolph-Macon Student Body President by 

the Hampden-Sydney Student Body President on January 13, at the R-MC / H-SC 

basketball game. Congratulations R-MC! 

Gergen 

of State Warren Christopher. 

Gergen currently is the editorat-large 

for U.S. News & World 

Report and as a regular television 

commentator. He is also a professor 

of public service and the director of 

the Center for Public Leadership at 

the John F. Kennedy School of 

Government. In the fall of 2000, he 

published the best-selling book 

Eyewitness to Power: The Essence 

of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton. 

David Gergen is brought to 

Randolph-Macon College on behalf 

of the Paul and Lois Watkins 

Endowed Lecture Series. The 

Hampden-Sydney Week Summary 

‘06 

continued from page 1 

endowment is funded by Dr. George D. 

Watkins and the late Mrs. Marion 

Herget. Previous speakers include 

journalist Bob Woodward, Ruben 

“Hurricane” Carter, Nadine Strossen and 

Christopher Whitcomb. 

This performance is only one of the 

many programs provided in the rich 

lineup of the 2006-2007 Randolph-Macon 

Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series. For 

more information on the David Gergen 

lecture, please contact Holly Clark at 

hclark@rmc.edu or at 804-752-3712 or 

Anne Marie Lauranzon at 

alauranz@rmc.edu or 804-752-7317. 

At R-MC During Hampden-Sydney Week... 

At the Bonfire/Pep Rally - RHA won the spirit stick for the Yell Like Hell 

Competition. 

For the Banner Competition - Delta Zeta won. 

For the Powder Puff Competition – The Juniors won. 

For the Wing Eating Contest – Diva Washington won. 

Special thanks to Haskins Motor Car Company and Fields Towing for donating 

the car and their services for the Car Bash. 

For the Bonfire and Pep Rally the following individuals performed or spoke: 

· Molly Wright and Richie Oliver – hosts of the evening 

· R-MC Pep Band 

· Cheerleaders 

· Dance Team 

· President Lindgren spoke 

· R-MC Choir performed several songs 

· Football Team and the Captains spoke 

Special Thanks to those who were in the Dunk Tank to raise money for the 

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: 

· Coach Carroll LaHaye 

· Dr. Michael McKay 

· Rodney Bardwell 

· Dr. Michael Fischbach 

· Allison Dungan 

· Meg Shamburger 

· Christina Brown 

· Dr. Bruce Torrence 

Sophomore Class Board put on H-SC week. 

Sophomore Board Class President: Kris Hutchinson 

Sophomore Board Class Representatives: Diane Blackburn and Shafer Busch 

Sophomore Class Board: 

· Joel Bolton 

· Sam Cappellanti 

· Sean Carroll 

· Cara Copeman 

· Tommie Gearhart 

· Danielle Nogle 

· Kate Savage 

· Hassan Shonekan 

· Anne West 

· Will Hall 

· Jake Sumner 

U.S. ARMY 

The U.S. Army is currently offering 

several sizable enlistment bonuses of up to 

$40,000. You may also qualify 

for up to $71,000 from the 

Montgomery GI Bill and Army 

College Fund. Or, you could 

pay back up to $65,000 of 

qualifying student loans 

through the Army's Loan 

Repayment Program. To find 


U.S. ARMY RESERVE 

Finish your college degree 

while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. 

Get hands-on experience and an additional 

paycheck every month. In the 

U.S. Army Reserve, you will train near home 

and serve when needed. Earn up to 

$23,000 for college costs and $4,500 in 

tuition assistance per year, plus 

enlistment bonuses up to $20,000. To find 


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Annie Floyd ‘07 

Editor-In-Chief 


Ryan Cooney ‘07 

Business/Advertising Manager 

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Catherine Noyes ‘09 

Feature Editor/Production Manager 

Stephanie Wiener ‘09 


Tyler Sansom ‘07 

Sports Editor 

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Kelly Tu ‘07 

Copy Editor 

Staff Writers 

Virginia Seatherton ‘08 

Rachel Avirom ‘09 

Katlin Ferrell ‘10 

Becky Johnsen’10 

Ashley Merrill ‘10 

Derek Murray ‘07 

James Murray ‘09 

Cory Steckler ‘08 

Rebecca Sweeney ‘10 

Dr. Michael Fischbach 

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Celebrating Religious and Spiritual Diversity 

(A list of some celebrations that will take place this winter.) 

Winter Solstice 

Winter solstice marks the beginning of winter and it’s also the shortest day of the year. 

Because of the earth’s tilt, the Northern Hemisphere is as far away from the sun as it can 

be. Therefore, the first day of winter has the least amount of sunlight. In 2006, the winter 

solstice falls on December 21 st or 22 nd . Solstice means “standing still sun.” There are lots 

of ceremonies that take place on the day the sun stands still. This tradition started with an 

ancient fear that the fading light would never return unless humans kept watch and had a 

huge celebration. 

Many of the customs associated with the Winter Solstice (and therefore with other 

midwinter festivals such as St Lucy’s Day, Saturnalia, Hanukkah, New Years and Twelfth 

Night) derive from stories of a mighty battle between the dark and the light, which is won, 

naturally, by the light. Other traditions record this as the time a savior (the Sun-Child) is 

born to a virgin mother. http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/celsolstice.html 

Christmas – December 25 

Christmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a holiday in the Christian calendar, usually 

observed on December 25, which celebrates the birth of Jesus. According to the Christian 

gospels, Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem, where she and her husband Joseph had 

traveled to register in the Roman census. Christ’s birth, or nativity, is believed to fulfill the 

prophecies of Judaism that a messiah would come, from the house of David, to redeem the 

world from sin. The precise chronology of Jesus’ birth and death as well as the historicity 

of Jesus are still debated. 

In many countries throughout the world Christmas is recognized as a national holiday. In 

1890 the United States government recognized Christmas Day on December 25th of every 

year as a national holiday. 

In predominantly Christian countries, Christmas has become the most economically 

significant holiday of the year, and it is also celebrated as a secular holiday in many 

countries with small Christian populations. It is largely characterized by exchanging gifts 

within families, and by gifts brought by Father Christmas or Santa Claus, a big jolly man 

with a white beard, or other folk figures. Local and regional Christmas traditions are still 

rich and varied, despite the widespread influence of American and British Christmas 

motifs disseminated through literature, television and other media. 

The word Christmas is a contraction of Christ’s Mass, derived from the Old English 

Cristes mæsse and referring to the religious ceremony of mass. It is often abbreviated 

Xmas, probably because X or Xt have often been used as a contraction for Christ. The 

English letter X resembles the Greek letter (chi), the first letter of Christ in Greek (st 

transliterated as [Christos]). Crimbo is an informal synonym used in British English. - 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas 

Chanukah December 16 – December 23 

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the 

rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that 

burned for 8 days. - http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/ 

Kwanzaa – December 26 – January 1 

Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African 

values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is 

neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for 

Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and 

culture. Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language 

Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana 

Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as 

reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga 

included an additional “a” to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the 

African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza). 

Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the 

observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. 

· Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family 

and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, “I am We,” or “I am because 

We are.” 

· Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we 

define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family 

and community. 

· Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our 

obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, 

society, and world. 

· Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective 

economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support. 

· Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set 

personal goals that are beneficial to the community. 

· Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build 

and maintain a strong and vibrant community. 

· Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws 

upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by 

affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous 

struggle. - http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm 

Eid Al-Adha — December 31 

Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. It 

concludes the Pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid al-Adha lasts for three days and commemorates 

Ibraham’s (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son. Muslims believe the 

son to be Ishmael rather than Isaac as told in the Old Testament. Ishmael is considered the 

forefather of the Arabs. According to the Koran, Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son 

when a voice from heaven stopped him and allowed him to sacrifice a ram instead. 

The feast re-enacts Ibrahim’s obedience by sacrificing a cow or ram. The family eats 

about a third of the meal and donates the rest to the poor. - http://www3.kumc.edu/ 

diversity/ethnic_relig/eid-al-adha.html 

Greek Speak 

Congratulations to Nate Shook and Justin Fitz for being awarded Mentors of 

the Month! 

Alumni Spotlight: ‘92 Grad Involved 

in Museum Work Across Country 

by Virginia Seatherton ‘08 

Staff Writer 

Scott Stroth, a Theta Chi brother, graduated in 1992 with a major in History 

and minor in Education. He is originally from Philadelphia, but since graduation 

Stroth has lived across the country; in Seattle, Florida, and now the Outer Banks, 

North Carolina. 

While a student, Stroth was played a number of intramurals, wrote for The 

Yellow Jacket, and worked in the Sports Information division of the Athletic 

Department. Stroths' younger brother was also a student at R-MC and member of 

Theta Chi. 

After graduation, Stroth stayed and worked in Richmond for two years and 

then attended graduate school at Mid Tennessee State University. He earned a 

Masters in History and Museum Studies. After completing his degree, Stroth 

moved to Seattle to work at the Anacortes museum. He worked as a curator there 

for three years and curator for seven years at the Historic Spanish Point museum 

in Florida. In 2003, Stroth moved to the Outer Banks where he is director of the 

Roanoke Island Festival Park. Stroth is married and has an eleven month old 

daughter. 

Stroth has "lots of wonderful memories" of R-MC and is still in contact with 

a number of friends, who now live across the country, that he made here. He is 

glad that he is more able to come back to the campus more regularly for occasions 

such as Homecoming, since he lives in North Carolina. 

Stroth "thoroughly enjoyed" all of his time at R-MC. 

Spotlight On:The R-MC Speaking Center 

by Jen Green‘10 

Staff Writer 

"I thought I was going to pee my pants!" 

Walking out of class and hearing someone make a remark like that leads us 

to believe one thing: The dreaded act of giving a speech. Nerves are an obstacle 

everyone faces when all eyes are judging your every move, but you can actually 

use them to your advantage. The adrenaline pumping through your body when 

you're nervous keeps you on your toes and more alert. Sometimes, however, 

these nerves have a negative impact, and that's where the Speech Center can 

help. 

Chairman of the Speech Center, English Professor Ted Sheckels, states, "If 

you need help with a speech, regardless of what stage of the process you're in, 

we can help." 

Maybe you're having trouble getting started, or perhaps you've already 

written the speech and you want to do a trial run. Either way, you're in luck. 

"There are two studios at the speech center where we can video- tape you 

and then sit down and watch it with you," Professor Sheckels explains. This 

proves to be extremely helpful, especially if you're trying to get rid of a nervous 

habit. Being at the point where you can give a speech that's ready to be tape 

recorded and critiqued takes preparation and planning ahead, which can be a 

foreign concept to the average college student at times. The Speech Center fully 

understands, which is why they're willing to help at any stage of the process. 

The next time your professor assigns a speech, stop fretting about the fool 

you're going to make of yourself and go see what the Speech Center can do for 

you. In the end, you may not turn out to be the lost cause you thought you 

were. 

Campus Fundraiser to Benefit 

Iraqi Children this Holiday Season 

R-MC’s Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, 

and other groups and individuals will be collecting money next week to 

support UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, in its work among 

Iraqi children. Chronic malnutrition remains a serious problem for children 

in war-torn Iraq, particularly among those under two years of age. 

UNICEF also is supporting the Iraqi government in its efforts to immunize 

children against polio. Donations totaling $648 can buy a Supplementary 

Dry Feeding kit that contains equipment for mixing and distributing 

food, enough to feed 500 moderately malnourished children, while $60 

can immunize 60 children against polio. This Holiday season, please 

consider donating to help UNICEF’s work among Iraqi children. Donations 

can be made at Estes at lunch and dinner from December 6-8, or 

sent to Prof. Michael Fischbach via campus mail. 

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Ashby Williams, a junior at R-MC, has taken a semester off to travel to Senegal, a country on the coast of West Africa. She will be emailing back columns 

for every issue, describing her cultural experiences in Senegal. If you have any questions that you would like to ask her about her travels, please email 

yellowjacket@rmc.edu, and your questions will be relayed to her. 

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One of the questions I get asked most frequently when people find out that I’m American is, “What are the differences between there and here” You get the sense that the 

underlying question is, “How much better are things” 

Normally, I am quite comfomfortable shaking my head and saying that life is pretty much the same. 

Granted, people in the U.S. are more likely to have an MP3 player or own their own car (I have been perfectly fine here without a car, mind you), but the essence of life is 

the same. If you make allowances for cultural differences regarding views on love, marriage, and gender roles, people have the same wants and desires, (and the same problems...) 

We all seem to be looking for financial security, the assurance afforded by a family and a little bit of enjoyment in our daily lives. Even my host family, which is towards the 

lower end of the financial spectrum, lives comfortably enough. 

After a rather startling event the other day one at of the schools where I teach, I am less likely to have the same response. 

Senegal schools are set up under the French system. You have primary school (equivalent to our elementary), college (Middle School), and Lycee (our high school). 

AHL Guillabert is the largest college in St. Louis. I assist an English teacher named ‘Mr. Brown’ in his 6th grade equivalent English class. 

Last week, at 10am on Monday morning, teachers went on strike to protest low wages. While other civil servants have gotten up to 50 percent in pay increases in recent 

years, teachers are usually told that the funds for a raise do not exist. 

Classes are extremely overcrowded. When you walk into the class room, you see 28 bench desks and more than 65 kids. Try teaching a language to that many students! 

Even with me as an assitant, getting around to everyone to make sure they understand is downright impossible. 

There is no janitorial staff for the school, so broken desks and doors stand piled out in the hallways. The classrooms tend to simply collect paper and dust. 

This week, with the strike over (temporarily at least), we came into class and Mr. Brown looked around, stood up, and walked out. “Unless you clean this place up,” he said 

to the students, “I will not teach.” 

As I watched the students file out of the classroom, I figured they were going to refuse, and I resigned myself to simply not having class. But about 20 minutes later, eight 

girls came back with brooms and proceeded to sweep the entire room. They had gone home to get cleaning supplies! 

With that many girls working, the task did not take long, and soon everyone came back and lessons began. We got started 45 minutes late for a two hour class. 

The girls, in fact all the kids, were very good sports about this whole ordeal. They talked while they worked, and everyone seemed to be in good spirits. Why not laugh, I 

guess 

But to me, the entire situation just seems absurd! Can you see American kids being told that they won’t have school until they’ve cleaned the classrooms They would 

refuse and parents would be up in arms. 

The willingness of these girls to learn goes to show how important education is among families and communities here. So why does the government not treat it as such 

Mr. Brown says that there aren’t even bathrooms on campus! He has been working at the same school for 20 years and went there himself when he was young. No amount 

of complaining has brought about much change. 

This was really the first striking difference I’ve seen between the comfy old U.S. of A. and Senegal. As I watched, I felt quite powerless to help. Even if I had had the 

opportunity to clean the room myself, the larger issues involved would continue to loom. 

It was a sobering experience to say the least. 

Music Review: Hinder’s Extreme Behavior 


Staff Writer 

From the very moment that I 

pushed the play button to listen to 

Hinder’s new album, Extreme Behavior, 

I could tell that the band is made 

up of five very talented musicians. 

Unfortunately, amazing talent can 

only bring you so far. 

Now that the members of Hinder 

have proven their unrivaled instrumental 

skills, they need to work at 

putting it all together. It probably is 

just my own personal preferences, 

but I found most of the songs on 

Extreme Behavior to be disappointingly 

lackluster and cliché. Although 

the songs are undoubtedly intended 

to get you pumped up; in the end, 

most of the songs just ended up 

sounding the same. 

For some reason, I just could not 

get into their music with Hinder front 

man Austin Winkler screaming at me 

a dozen times to GET STONED. Aside 

from the maddeningly repetitious 

lyrics, the acoustics sounded like 

they just pulled a random kid off the 

street to start messing with their 

soundboard. I found it such a shame, 

some of their lyrics would be funny 

and memorable enough to add to 

their songs, if number one: they did not 

repeat them into the double digits; and 

if number two: if they would turn down 

the echo on the guitar enough so you 

could actually hear them. 

I admit it, this album deserves more 

credit than I am giving it; I know that I 

would have become an instant Hinder 

fan if I had listened to this back in 

seventh grade when there weren’t so 

many bands that sounded exactly like 

they do. And, despite its overall flaws, I 

did like their billboard-chart gracing 

“Lips of an Angel,” this song was a 

relief in the album because you could 

finally hear what Austin was singing 

and the balance fitted the song well. 

I can entirely understand why 

Hinder has gained such popularity and 

has a loyal fan base; their front man has 

an amazing voice, they are instrumentally 

gifted, and they have the makings 

of a great band. However, they just 

need to try to work up some more 

inventive lyrics and to adjust the 

soundboard; otherwise, they will just 

sink into mediocrity as just another rock 

band. 

For this I give Hinder’s Extreme 

Behavior a solid three yellow jackets 

out of five. 

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Email us! 


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Restaurant Review: Joe’s Inn 

by Ashley Merrill‘10 

Staff Writer 

The epitome of an Italian restaurant stands in three different places within 

miles of each other; the Heart of the Fan in Richmond, Mechanicsville and Buford 

Road in Richmond. A family owned restaurant which serves traditional Italian and 

non-traditional Italian is none other than Joe's Inn. 

A very casual dining experience, the waiters wear t-shirts imprinted with "Eat 

at Joe's," the restaurant's slogan. The smoking and non-smoking sections are 

completely separated. Joe's Inn houses a full bar as well which is also in a space of 

its own. 

Joe's Inn is known for their baked spaghetti which can be served a la Joe or a 

la Greek. Spaghetti A La Joe is baked with provolone cheese and topped with meat 

or marinara sauce. Whereas, Spaghetti A La Greek is more traditional Italian; a la 

Greek is baked and topped with feta, provolone, romano cheese and garlic, and 

with meat or marinara sauce. 

Beginning with the appetizers, you can see the essence of this restaurant is 

Italian. Some appetizers include Baked Feta, Bruschetta, Fried Calamari, Portabella 

Mushrooms Tuscany, and Greek Meatballs. As you move on down the menu, there 

are a variety of salads ranging from the more common to unique. The menu 

contains the Caesar salad, chef salad, garden salad, and the ordinary Greek salad, 

but along with a BLT Caesar Salad and a Bacon Cheese Burger Salad. 

The main meals include a wide selection of Italian dishes, subs, and of course 

pizza. Along with Spaghetti, Joe's Inn serves different kinds of Parmigiana, 

Lasagna, Alfredo, and many other dishes. In addition, there are side dishes which 

are more American. A wide range of subs and sandwiches are available too. The 

pizza is definitely traditional Italian; the pizza is homemade and there are 15 

toppings to choose from. If you order Joe's Ultimate, you can order up to 6 

toppings! 

I went to the restaurant in Mechanicsville with my boyfriend and we split the 

Spaghetti with meat sauce. The dishes are large enough for two people and some 

left over. The noodles were cooked just right and they were covered with the 

traditional Italian red meat sauce. We ordered side salads to go along with the 

spaghetti. The salad was a typical salad and I ordered Italian dressing with the 

salad. The dressing was just right; it was sweet and tangy. For desert, we ordered 

the Chocolate Meltdown which is just heavenly. The Chocolate Meltdown is a 

circle of chocolate fudge topped with an oreo crust and served with whipped 

cream. I would go to Joe's Inn just for the dessert! 

Overall, Joe's Inn provided an ideal Italian dining experience. I would recommend 

Joe's Inn if you want an authentic Italian meal or even a not so traditional 

Italian meal. A delightful encounter that will be sure to bring you back for more, 

especially the dessert! So come on and 'Eat at Joe's'! 

Locations: 

205 North Shields Avenue, Richmond 

7140 Mechanicsville Tnpk, Mechanicsville 

2616 Buford Road, Richmond

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Theater Review: Brighton Beach 

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Staff Writer 

If I were to sum up the two performances I attended of Brighton Beach 

Memoirs, directed by R-MC alumna Theresa Traylor, in a brief phrase, it would 

be "a resounding success." Nothing short of "a resounding success" would 

accurately describe the performance because it encompasses everything from 

the actors' brilliant chemistry onstage, to the fantastic stage set that drew the 

audience into the world of the Jerome family, to the seamless delivery of each 

line in the three hour long performance. 

However, these accolades just barely scratch the surface; the collective 

efforts of all those involved in Brighton Beach Memoirs truly deserve a standing 

ovation. Having read the script beforehand, I knew the play would be enjoyable, 

with a memorable cast of characters, and a plot that intertwined hilarity with gripping 

conflict. Nonetheless, I was amazed at how well the cast portrayed their characters; at the 

risk of sounding cliché, I will admit that their performances made me laugh until I cried and 

then immediately switched to having me on the edge of my seat. 

To be honest, I originally intended to see the play only once, and when others 

wanted me to go see it with them a second time, I was worried that the performance's 

novelty would be lost on me. I was grossly mistaken. The second time around proved to 

be anything but boring, and I found myself laughing even harder the second time. 

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Brighton Beach Memoirs for making 

it such a success! 

Ramble Column 

by April Armstrong ‘09 

Staff Writer 

Welcome Back! 

Since we are returning from a brief break, too brief if you ask me, I think the following 

passage from Aesop's Fables is quite suitable: 

3.14 De Lusu et Seueritate 

Puerorum in turba quidam ludentem Atticus 

Aesopum nucibus cum uidisset, restitit, 

et quasi delirum risit. Quod sensit simul 

derisor potius quam deridendus senex, 

arcum retensum posuit in media uia: 

"Heus" inquit "sapiens, expedi quid fecerim." 

Concurrit populus. Ille se torquet diu, 

nec quaestiones positae causam intellegit. 

Nouissime succumbit. Tum uictor sophus: 

"Cito rumpes arcum, semper si tensum habueris; 

at si laxaris, cum uoles erit utilis." 

Sic lusus animo debent aliquando dari, 

ad cogitandum melior ut redeat tibi. 

On Play and Severity 

Some dude named Atticus, when he had seen Aesop playing kid's games among a 

crowd of boys***, stopped and laughed at him like he was crazy. Because the old man 

noticed it at the same time more as a mocker than the object of derision, he placed a 

loosened bow in the middle of the street and said, "Hey, wise guy, explain what I have 

done." The people gathered round. And he racked his brain unable to understand the 

questions or the reason for them. At last he succumbed. Then the wise victor said, 

"You will quickly break the bow if you always keep it tight. But if you loosen it, it will be 

useful when you want it." Thus games ought to be given to the mind sometimes, so that 

it may return to you better for thinking. 

*** Catullus 61.131: nuces relinquere: to abadon your nuts (meaning to give up 

childish sports, see Lewis and Short) 

Sometimes a well placed break can do a lot of good. The students, as well as the 

professors, can use a little time winding down, and the result is often that students 

return energized and ready to work… or ready for a longer break. Welcome back 

Randolph-Macon College students. And by the way: 

The Stylus Needs You!!!! 

Now I bet you're a little shocked to see 

this again (Just remember Cato the Elder's 

redundant Carthago delenda est eventually 

worked its magic!). And, although I understand 

completely, the best way to silence me 

on the subject is simply to submit to my will 

and submit to the Stylus. Remember that by 

submitting you will earn a chance to win cash 

prizes. So submit to the Stylus by emailing 

your entries of prose, poetry, art, and/or 

photography to 

washingtonliterarysociety@yahoo.com 

Now that wasn't so bad. Enjoy the 

rest of your week and good luck on your 

papers, quizzes, tests, projects, and other 

assignments whose due dates happen to lie 

directly after break. I am sure you made 

excellent headway over said break. Therefore, 

I grant my idle wish that your week be stress 

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YJ 

CULTURE 

Movie Review: Happy Feet 



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Most people might be hesitant to go see Happy Feet thinking that it might just be 

some dumb kids' movie. However, Happy Feet is much more than just a children's movie. 

The movie opens with Happy Feet's, or Mumble's, parents Memphis, voiced by Hugh 

Jackman, and Norma Jean, voiced by Nicole Kidman, falling in love with each other 

through their "heart songs." Each penguin has their own heart song, but when Mumble 

is born and finds that he can not sing, he is seen as an outcast among the penguins. 

Instead of being a talented singer, Mumble discovers that his own unique talent is tapdancing. 

One day, Mumble becomes lost among a different race of penguins, a race that 

finds his tap-dancing intriguing. However, while there, he spots a strange "being" that 

he assumes is some sort of alien form. In fact, it is a machine used by the humans for 

fishing. Because of the humans' fishing, Mumble's own race of penguins is suffering 

from a famine. Mumble eventually makes it his personal mission to stop these "aliens" 

from taking the penguins' fish. Aside from the serious undertones of the movie, there are 

adorable penguins singing and dancing which I dare anyone to try to resist. Besides 

being one of the absolute cutest movies I have ever seen, the movie still gets across a 

serious message. It also succeeds in being able to entertain both adults and children. I 

would definitely describe Happy Feet as one of the best movies this year. I give the film 

5 yellow jackets! 

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Tad became interested in folk music when his father bought him a Bob Dylan tape back in the 

mid-80s. He became completely intrigued with storytelling lyrics and acoustic instruments. 

Dreis began pursuing his interest in music at age 10 by learning how to play the 

harmonica with a How-To book called "Country and Blues Harmonica for the Musically 

Hopeless." At age 13, Tad decided to pursue various styles of guitar. While in college at 

UNC Chapel Hill, Dreis played his own music on sidewalks and in cafes. 

Following the release of his first, self-produced album, Tad began touring nightclubs and 

colleges in the Southeast. This past spring, Tad was featured as a showcase performer at the 

APCA National Conference in Atlanta. Tad has also won high marks in the prestigious 

Eddie's Attic Songwriter's Shootout and the NC Songwriting Contest. 

He has been chosen as an online favorite at NPR.com, and has been invited to perform 

on "Carolina Calling," a North Carolina PBS folk program that has previously featured 

performers such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Doc Watson, and more. 

Dreis released his third, and most recent, album in April 2005. 

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Sutherland Provides Leadership and Shooter’s Touch to Men’s Team 

by Derrek Murray ‘07 

Staff Writer 

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Although what some would consider 

undersized, at 6' 175 pounds, 

senior "Scuba" Steve Sutherland has 

provided a spark at the guard position 

for the perennially powerful R-MC 

Men's Basketball team since his freshmen 

year. Whether it is bringing the 

offense into its correct sets and finding 

the open man at point guard or providing 

score relief, usually from outside the 

three point line, as a shooting guard 

Steve has been an integral part of the 

success of the Jackets. In early season 

play this year, Steve currently leads 

Jackets in both three pointers and three 

point attempts behind a healthy 39% 

average. A career 40% shooter from 

behind the arc, Steve quickly found a 

spot in which he could exploit his quick 

shot and dead eye. 

Listed at a generous 6' 175 

pounds, as a freshmen, Steve began his 

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Nick Jones 

Eric Dardozzi 

Reggie Moore 


Nate Shook 

career on the bench behind a very senior 

laden team. As a Sophomore, Steve started 

in six games but came off the bench to 

provide a spark with his intense defense 

and up-tempo style. Overall he participated 

in 25 games averaging 12.1 min/game and 

scoring 3.5 points/game. Steve contributed 

not only as a spark in terms of tempo but 

was one of the deadliest shooters on the 

team, ranking third in 3 points field goals 

made hitting 22 in his 25 games. As a 

Junior, Steve continued to be the spark off 

the bench playing in all 27 games averaging 

19 min/game. As a shooter Steve enjoyed a 

career high hitting 41.6% of his three 

pointers while ranking second on the team 

behind senior Patrick Gill. Coming into his 

senior year, Steve looks forward to playing 

a much more important role as a starter, he 

has started all three games so far, and a 

leader for a talented group. Splitting time 

between point guard and shooting guard 

Fall Sports Awards 

Field Hockey 


Torrie Higgins 


Jill Dixon 

Bristol Bowman 


Morgan Hutchinson 

has opened up the court in a much more 

influential way for Steve as well. His 

quickness and vision on the court make 

him a terrific option for Coach Rhodes as 

a point man, but his shooting touch from 

behind the arc puts him in the position 

to have an immediate impact as a 

shooting guard. 

Coming from Fairmont Senior High 

School in Morgantown, West Virginia, 

Steve was pursued by many nationally 

recognized Division I programs including 

Yale, Princeton, Army, and Lehigh. 

As a student, Steve would have been 

quite able to leave his mark a these fine 

institutions, he graduated Valedictorian 

of Fairmont. Steve was also a member of 

the National Honor Society and the Mu 

Alpha Theta Mathematical Honor 

Society. Steve's concentration on a 

quality education, while continuing his 

love for basketball, brought the campus 

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Pete Hanley 

of R-MC to the forefront. Steve states 

that the "coaches and the academics" 

were the main reason for his choice. 

Looking to the future and beyond, 

Steve wants to pursue his major in 

Biology, in the field of Physical Therapy, 

to the graduate level. He will lean on the 

lessons taught by Coach Rhodes on the 

basketball court, namely the responsibility, 

respect and success he has learned as 

a collegiate athlete, as well as the life 

lessons from his teammates off the court. 

Steve continues to inspire fans with 

his doggedness and unrelenting uptempo 

offensive style. Cheers of "Scuba, 

Scuba" have been heard many a night in 

the Crenshaw Gym and this writer will 

continue to attend games in hopes of 

hearing more. It finally seems adequate 

to use the oft misinterpreted saying, I 

guess it truly is the size of the fight in the 

dog and not the dog in the fight.

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Morgan Looks to Finish of Career on High Note 

by Tyler Sansom ‘07 

Sports Editor 

With the 2006-2007 women's basketball 

season underway and with only two seniors 

on the roster, leadership will be in high 

demand for the young Jackets. Luckily for 

Coach LaHaye and the rest of the team, Cocaptain 

Kristen Morgan is more than ready 

to rise to the occasion. 

Morgan, a senior from Brigantine, NJ 

attended Holy Spirit High School , where 

she graduated in 2002 ,and then attended 

Lawrenceville Prep for a post-graduate year 

prior to coming to R-MC in the fall of 2003. 

While in high school, Morgan not only 

played basketball, but also played field 

hockey and softball for three years, in 

addition to running track for ayear. Along 

with lettering in all of the sports she was 

involved in, Morgan also was the rookie of 

the year for her field hockey team and won 

the Sam Rando Award for her efforts on the 

softball diamond during the 2002 season. 

As for her high school basketball 

accolades, Morgan was a second team allconference 

selection, while at Holy Spirit, 

and was also named first team all-conference 

and first team all-state by two New 

Jersey newspapers, while in her post-grad 

year at Lawrenceville. Coupled with her 

involvement in athletics, Morgan was also 

part of the Spirit Committee while at Holy 

Spirit which can be compared to R-MC's 

SAAC. 

With so much talent coming out of 

high school and then maturity to boot, 

following her post-grad year, numerous 

schools sought after Morgan, along with R- 

Women’s Swimming 

The women's swimming team is off to 

it's best start in four years, racing out to an 

8-1 overall mark and a perfect 6-0 ODAC 

record. The team cleaned up early on 

ODAC squads, Sweet Briar and the college 

formally known as Randolph-Macon 

Women's, posting wins of 144-79 and 63-32. 

Following two opening victories, R-MC 

would down non-conference Juniata College 

by the count of 113-79, a team that beat the 

Jackets last season. 

Following the win over Juniata, the 

team would take it's first step in "breaking 

the tradition" that has been Washington & 

Lee's dominance for the last 13 years in 

ODAC swimming by downing the Generals 

135-126 on the road. The conference loss 

was the first for W&L since the 2003-2004 

season. Along with downing W&L, R-MC 

would also defeat ODAC foe Guilford 

College by a staggering 227-29 tally. In the 

victory of W&L, freshmen Hallie Stewart 

would pace R-MC by winning the 100- 

backstroke (1:01.4), placing second in the 

200-backstroke (2:13.66), and leading the 

200-medely relay team to a first place finish 

as well (1:54:57). Other key contributors in 

the win included sophomore Shafer Bush 

who took first place in the 50-yard free style 

(25.75) while junior Maureen McLaughlin 

would place second in the same event 

MC, that included Merrimack College, 

Gettysburg College, Susquehanna University, 

and Ithaca College. 

When asked why she choose R-MC, 

Morgan responded, "My brother was 

looking at R-MC for basketball when he was 

a senior in high school, so that's how I 

heard about R-MC. When I came on my 

recruiting visit, I loved the gym, the small 

school atmosphere, and the coaches. I also 

have family that lives close enough that it 

made the decision 

to go far away from 

home a little easier." 

As a freshman, 

Morgan would start 

21 of 27 games for 

the Jackets, 

averaging 6.8 

points per game, 1.4 

steals and 6 assists 

per contest. That 

year, the team 

would go 20-8 

overall and 16-4 in 

the ODAC, making 

Morgan's contributions 

as a freshmen 

all the more 

impressive. 

For her 

sophomore 

campaign, Morgan would start all 32 

contests at guard, anchoring a team that 

would make it all the way to the NCAA 

Division III national championship game. 

Despite coming up short in the title game, 

Morgan would make big contributions all 

season-long, holding steady at 6.8 points 

Winter Sports Updates 

Men’s Basketball 

The men's basketball team is off to a 

strong start to the young season, having 

won two of its first three games. The team 

opened up the 2006-2007 campaign on the 

road Nov. 17 & 18 at the Lycoming College 

Tip-Off Tournament. The tournament, 

which featured Penn State University-Berks 

and host Lycoming College, along with R- 

MC, saw the Jackets run the table downing 

both squads. 

In a 106-59 drubbing of Penn 

State University-Berks, the Jackets would 

shoot an outstanding 78 percent from the 

field en route to a 40 point halftime lead. 

Sophomore guard David Carlson would 

pace the Jackets with 22 points, while fellow 

sophomore Justin Short and senior Adam 

Krovic would pitch in 18 and 12 points 

respectively in the victory. 

The following day against host 

Lycoming, R-MC would claim the tournament 

title by the score of 81-66. Tournament 

MVP David Carlson would again pace the 

Jackets scoring 19 points along with the 

help of Krovic (13 points), senior Steve 

Sutherland (12 points), and Short (10 

points). Short would also be named to the 

all-tournament team along with Carlson. 

The team suffered its first 

seatback of the young season on Nov. 28 

dropping an away contest to Christopher- 

per game while averaging just over 1 steal 

and 2.7 assists per contest. 

Although the 2005-2006 team would 

not see the successes of the previous 

national runner-up season, Morgan, 

coupled with Division III player of the 

year Megan Silvia, would prove to be 

one of the most potent guard tandems 

in the ODAC. Morgan would again log 

big minutes starting in all 31 games 

averaging 4.4 points per game coupled 

with 1.8 steals and 

3.1 assists per 

contest. Morgan 

would receive 

numerous accolades 

during her junior 

season as she would 

be named to the Tip- 

Off Classic alltournament 

team and 

the ODAC alltournament 

team as 

well. 

With only two 

games in the books 

for the 2006-2007 

season, Morgan is 

already off to a 

strong start. During 

the team's first two 

victories coming in 

the All-Lines Insurance Tip-Off Classic, 

Morgan was recognized as the tournament 

MVP and it can be said, without a doubt, 

more accolades will follow as the season 

progresses. The challenges that lay 

ahead of the women's basketball team and 

Morgan this season will be large one's, as 

Newport University by the count of 84-77. 

Despite a furious second-half comeback 

attempt, the Jackets would fall short to the 

Captains, but several players had notable 

performances. Sophomore big man Jeremy 

Dixon would pace the Jackets with 16 points 

and fellow teammates Justin Short (14 

points), David Carlson (12 points), and 

Adam Krovic (10 points) would score in 

double figures. 

The men's basketball team 

returns to play with back to back ODAC 

games versus Washington & Lee and 

Roanoke College. The men face W&L on 

Saturday at 2p.m. and then Roanoke on 

Sunday also at 2.pm. The team is currently 

ranked #15 in the nation for Division III. 

Women’s Basketball 

The women's basketball team is off 

to a strong start for the 2006-2007, having 

gone 2-0 prior to Thanksgiving break while 

hosting the All-Lines Insurance Tip-Off 

Classic. The tournament featured Methodist 

College, Catholic University, and Averett 

College in addition to R-MC with the women 

posting win's against Averett and Methodist. 

In a 88-55 win over Averett, freshmen 

Molly Arial made her debut as a Yellow 

Jacket scoring 16 points and grabbing 12 

rebounds for a double-double. Other big 

contributors for R-MC was sophomore 

the team tries to replace four starting seniors 

from last year’s squad that won the ODAC 

title and qualified for the NCAA tournament. 

Although Morgan is excited about this 

season, she was asked to reflect on the 

time that has passed on her career at R- 

MC and she noted, "The most enjoyable 

aspects of R-MC basketball are the 

friendships you develop on and off the 

court and the memories of trips, away 

games, and other activities I have 

participated in by being a member of 

the team. Playing basketball for R-MC 

has just been such an incredible and 

fun experience." 

Along with her basketball duties 

Morgan is also involved off the court 

as she is a member of the Student 

Athlete Advisory Committee and helps 

out in the training room as a studentathletic 

trainer. 

A psychology major, Morgan looks 

forward to the future but also is quick 

to recognize how playing basketball 

has prepared her for life after graduation 

remarking that "Playing basketball 

at the college level has made me realize 

that whatever I do when I graduate, I 

would like to be involved in sports. 

Playing basketball has made me realize 

that I may want to coach one day. It 

has taught me to effectively manage my 

time as well." 

As far as plans following graduation, 

Morgan noted that she will apply 

to graduate school and wants to 

concentrate in either sports management 

or some other sports related field. 

forward, Lindsay Riesbeck, who chipped in 

14 points and nine boards along with fellow 

sophomore guard, Amanda Hiltunen, and 

senior Marta Merkel each adding 11 points 

each. 

The dominating play would continue 

the following day as R-MC downed 

Methodist by the score of 86-58. Five 

players would score in double figures for 

the Jackets, who were led by junior Marta 

Merkel, scoring 16 points en route to being 

named to the all-tournament team. Senior 

captain, Kristin Morgan, would help out 

with 11 points, seven assists and two steals 

and was named tournament MVP. Other 

double figure contributors were Amanda 

Hiltunen with 13, Lindsay Riesbeck with 11, 

and Molly Arial with 10 points in the victory. 

The women's basketball team 

returns to action with back-to-back home 

games on Dec. 1 and 2 against ODAC foes 

Washington and Lee & Roanoke College. 

R-MC takes on W&L at 7p.m. on Friday and 

Roanoke at 4:30p.m. on Saturday. 

This Weekend’s Sports Schedule 

Dec 2 

Swimming Hosts Yellow Jacket Invitational 

(9:00 a.m.) 

Men’s Basketball vs. Washington and Lee 

(2:00) 

Women’s Basketball vs. Roanoke (4:30)

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