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Berry student, professors feed on research at global parasite conference

Dean of the school of mathematical and natural sciences Bruce Conn researches parasitic dis-

eases in his role as president of the American Society of Parisitologists. Conn gave the presiden-tial address themed parasites on a shrinking planet at the ASP conference last weekend. The

conference attracted more than 350 researchers from around the world.

PHOTOCONTRIBUTEDBY BRUCE CONN

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OPINIONSPAGE 6, CAMPUS CARRIER AUGUST 20, 2009

The Carrier editorial reflects a consensus of the The Carriers editorial board.

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The Carrier Editorial

Hassles worthwhile for campusimprovements

Kim Harbrecht

Editor-in-Chief

Nathan VanderVen

Business Manager

Kyler Post

Managing Editor

Jessica Hoover

Copy Editor

Katie OKelley

News Editor

Megan Gilker

Opinions Editor

Ashley McIntyre

Sports Editor

Amanda Griswell

Entertainment Editor

Meredith McDermottPhoto Editor

James Crawford

Graphics Editor

Claudia Hagan

Asst. News Editor

Cory Pitts

Asst. Sports Editor

Laura Diepenbrock

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Gordie Murphy

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Kevin Kleine

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THE CARRIERBerry College

Recipient of Georgia College

Press Associations SeniorCollege General Excellence

Award, 1988-1998, 2000-2002, 2004

Campus Carrier490520 Berry CollegeMt. Berry, GA 30149

(706) 236-2294

E-mail: campus_carrier@berry.edu

The Carrier is published weekly exceptduring examination periods and holidays.The opinions, either editorial or com-

mercial, expressed in The Carrier are notnecessarily those of the administration,

Berry Colleges board of trustees or TheCarrier editorial board. Student publica-tions are located in 202 Richards Gym.The Carrier reserves the right to edit all

content for length, style, grammar andlibel. The Carrier is available on the BerryCollege campus, one free per person.

After 12 years of school,youve waited to voice youropinion in a vibrant, opencommunity along with yourpeers. You may have beenhushed in the past, but thatstops here. Welcome tocollege.

During my years here atBerry, I have heard studentscomplain about almost every-thing some with reason andsome without just cause. Buteach time I hear one moreperson voice their opinion, Iam proud of it.

I am proud not only ofthe individual for speakingup, but also of Berrys toler-ance and willingness to listen.When so many nations arecensoring citizens at extremelevels, I am thankful thatBerry remains an open forumfor students.

Understand, this is notanother proud to be anAmerican speech, but rathera note of encouragement to

Berry as a whole to keep theopinions coming.Now is your chance to let

the world, or at least the bubble, know about yourdistaste for just about any-thing. From the latest fashiontrend you think is hideous

to the recent healthcare dis-cussions across the nation,form an opinion and let it beknown. Theres no guaranteethat anyone will agree withyou, but they will at leastlisten.

Im tired of hearing stu-dents complain about theiropinions being completelyignored and not having aforum for discussion. If theywould only take one lookaround them here at Berry, opportunities to do so. Fromopen SGA meetings to thechance to talk with an admin-

istrator or faculty memberon the way to class, it seemsalmost impossible to not beheard.

I believe the problem mostof the time is that studentsexpect their opinions to bethe right ones and to be themiracle solution to everyonesproblems. When they are notadopted by administration,no manner are they requiredto follow our advice. Instead,they have the responsibilityto accept that these opinions

exist and to consider them indecision-making.So how can we, as stu-

dents, continue to foster ahealthy forum for students,faculty and staff? First of all,we should understand onesimple phrase: your opinions

are not always right or shared by everyone on campus, butthey are valued.

Second, we need to seethat, as I stated before, mul-tiple outlets exist on campusprimarily for this purpose ofspeaking your mind. Lead-ership positions in organiza-tions, committees and stu-dent government are a greatplace to let your thoughts beheard.

Here at The Carrier, wepride ourselves in the uniqueaspects of this publication.We offer a forum each weekfor students to reach the

entire student body with theirwords. The opinion section you, the student with a voice.

If you have a problem witha campus policy or somethingelse that involves a largenumber of students, we wantto know about it. Write to usand tell us how you feel. Wecant promise that anythingwill come of it or even if itwill be published, but we canguarantee that it will be readby at least one Berry student.Thats a start, right?

So as this new school yearbegins and students are expe- time, or maybe even the last,take advantage of this openforum Berry offers before let-ting the opportunity pass youby.

Before students were even semester, Berry started its nextstep in campus renovations. Theconstruction created a maze forstudents and visitors trying to-ing, the remaining constructionand clean up still needs to be new look.

Undertaking Morgan and -nert and Dana renovation, road

patching and sidewalk pour-ing left the campus in disar-ray. Summer students walkedthrough muddy constructionareas or completely detouredaround blocked-off sites to getto work or class. It seemed asthough every part of main cam-pus received repairs at the sametime.

Not only did the multipleconstruction projects make nav-they also took up parking spotsfor students during the sum-mer. Parking lots were rippedapart during the summer,which left commuter students

to park only behind the Cageor Townhouses, and currently,construction supplies are takingup space in the Thomas Berryparking lot.

Despite these parking dif- problem concerned paving theTownhouse parking lot on aroom transfer day. Studentsreceived an e-mail explainingthat those parked in the Town-house parking lot needed tomove their cars for paving thefollowing day, or their carswould be towed. Unfortunately,paving was planned to beginonly one hour after students

were scheduled to move fromtheir summer housing locationsto their regular housing assign-ments. Paving schedules shouldhave taken into account themoving since the timing caused

unnecessary stress for workersand students.

Berry is getting a face-lift withits new additions, but projectsare still being completed withstudents moving in and classesstarting soon. With this in mind,Berry might have taken on onetoo many projects. If the focushad been on a couple projects might have been prevented. Forexample, although Dining Hallnot open for meals on Monday,

Aug. 17 for students and ath-letes as scheduled, so food wasstill served temporarily in Val-halla as of Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Despite all the inconve-niences, the upgrades are worthit. We commend Berry for itsefforts to enhance the campuseven if the changes cause frus-tration. New sidewalks werepoured for more direct routesto buildings, where studentsusually cut through the grass ormud before. Ramps were addednear Ford, and the music build-ings elevator area was re-de-signed for better handicappedaccess.

Additionally, even as anoutdoors-loving campus,Berry had few outside sittingor gathering areas for studentsto utilize before the campusimprovements. Now instead of

just sitting on the grass or usinghammocks when they are avail-able, we can use the new patio to mention we are grateful forCentral Danas much neededreconstruction, and when the useable, they will be muchappreciated.

Although the multiple con-

struction projects on campuscreated obstacles while travel-ing across campus and timinginto their dorms, the expansionscreate a better Berry campus.

KIM

HARBRECHTEditor-in-Chief

Explore occasion to establish on-campus voice

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NEWSAUGUST 20, 2009 CAMPUS CARRIER PAGE 11

CLAUDIA HAGANAsst. News Editor

Everyone knows about it. Most people are affectedby it. The recession has been in full swing for the last 19months and hitting where it hurts the most the wallet.

Even though the Federal Reserve recently announcedthe recession is ending, it will take time for individuals toarticle, Fed Views Recession as Near an End. Studentsare no exception.

According to an article in Newsweek, Retention cansuffer with fewer professors, bigger classes, less help,there is a recent up-rise in the amount of students trans-ferring from private to public colleges, especially in Geor-gia. The increase in numbers is mainly blamed on the cur-rent recession.

With smaller incomes, students said they have had tobecome creative when making purchases. Many are buy-ing used items such as clothes, furniture and books.

I make sure to look at clearance racks.

priorities.

In order to pay for items that are needed, students saidthey have had to go without items they want. Sopho-more Stephen Hatch said he has had to give up buyingelectronics in order to purchase other supplies needed forclasses.

As the school year is beginning, buying school sup-plies and much needed dorm room items can cause stu-dents wallets to be stretched even further than normal.

Textbooks are usually the most expensive items that stu-dents have to buy when preparing for classes. So much soGlobe article Combat the rising price of textbooks.

Many students said they are looking for alternative

ways of getting their books this semester.Im going to get my books the cheapest way possi-

ble, freshman Nikki Taylor said.

prices at multiple locations.

Dylan Hall said.Even though the bookstore is a convenient option,

many students said they view it as a last resort.-

ing at the bookstore, Hatch said.

on moving in and setting up their dorm rooms.Students live on campus nine months out of the year

while attending regular classes. While living on campus,students dorm rooms become their homes. Many saidthey try to make their rooms their own.

I cant wait to put up some posters and some mood

shortened for some students due to needing money forother items.

I have had to wait on getting posters, curtains andlamps, Taylor said.

Students said they have had to learn how to becomesmarter shoppers by utilizing sales, coupons and restraint

when in stores.With less money students said they have to plan more

when shopping so that they can stick to their budgets.Students said they have to be more conscious when they

are shopping for items such as clothes and groceries.

think about things in advance before I buy.

Smart shopping overcomes recession woes

Timothy Medearis left and Casey Gray right, move into Dana.MEREDITH MCDERMOTT , PHOTO EDITOR

KATIE OKELLEYNews Editor

The Center for Disease Control

is working on the clinical trialsfor a vaccine for the H1N1 virus,The CDC hopes to have the vac-cine approved and available bymid-October.

The H1N1 vaccine will be dif- -cine as it will be a series of two

Dean of students Debbie Heidavaccines.

would prepare people for any

Director of the Health andWellness Center Anita Errickson

said the vaccine for the seasonalthe H1N1 virus, so people willpotentially need a total of three

viruses.

When approved, the federalgovernment will produce the

H1N1 vaccines and distributethem to local health departments.The health departments will thendecide which clinics and doctors

Unlike the process for theH1N1 vaccine, a clinic like theHealth & Wellness Center order in the spring for the fall delivery.-trols the vaccines.

the health department hasdecided that we can have it, Err-ickson said. The vaccine for the -

site. We can buy that, and in fact,we already have.When differentiating between

Errickson said the difference in

the symptoms is minimal andits hard to tell without a lab testwhich strain it is.

between October and Februarywhile H1N1 doesnt appear tohave a season.

With nearly 480 deaths andas reported by the CDC, H1N1 iscontinuing to pose a threat, espe-cially to a demographic that isnttypically susceptible to the sea-

It seems to be pretty univer-sal, Errickson said.

hitting people less than 65 yearsto hit those older than 65.

Junior Taylor Smith said shewasnt initially concerned about

talking to friends and family in more concerned and started tak-ing extra precautions to preserve

her health.Im kind of a germaphobe

anyway, but Ive made sure towash my hands and keep Purell

around, she said.To prevent getting any strain

at the CDC as well as Erriksonand Heida encourage students tomaintain a healthy lifestyle andto be careful not to eat or drinkafter others, as well as wash theirhands regularly.

Senior Christopher Rodriguezsaid hes made some changes inhis habits in addition to washinghis hands regularly.

Ive stopped eating food I

If a student were to contract theH1N1 virus, Heida said they havethe same plan as they would for

who have symptoms and encour-aging people to keep washingtheir hands.

Errickson said that if a student

develops a fever, he or she shouldpossible. She said the Health andWellness Center has the swabs to

do the test to determine if a person means they possess the potentialto have H1N1. Only the CDC can has the virus.

In the event that a studentHealth and Wellness Center willcontact the CDC for the kit to per-form the test. After doing the test,the Health and Wellness Centerwould then send the results in thekit back to the CDC for analysis.

means the person has potentialto have H1N1. They do not nec-essarily have H1N1 and require

a further test to determine if theyhave H1N1.For more information, students

should visit www.cdc.gov.

New year, new vaccine: preparing for the H1N1 virus

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It is a case-by-case situation and you have to workwith them individually, Kennedy said.

With such a larger freshman class than usual, many -organizes all Freshman Seminar classes.

After the May 1 deadline, Katherine Powell, direc- -ing more professors willing to teach a freshman seminarclass.

It was then that I realized the class was bigger than Iexpected, said Powell.

Immediately after spring commencement, Powell -

nally anticipated, bringing the total to 33 classes. AfterSOAR, Powell said many transfer students realized theadvantages of freshman seminar and was able to createone class dedicated solely to transfers. Additionally, this only pre-nursing students.

-rys retention rate is between 75 and 76 percent while the

This is an area where we should be able to do better

will attempt to increase its retention rate to 80 percent,placing it within the range of peer schools. When look-ing at the retention rate, Waters said the most importantdistinction to make is that no one department or indi-vidual is held responsible, but rather working togethercan show results.

We want to be more collaborative with others acrossthe college, Waters said.

if the number of incoming freshmen remains approxi- retention rate and number of incoming students, in four 1900 students.

created about 12 years ago to address retention issues.Powell said there was an immediate affect in retention,

but it has been fairly static since then. One program thatPowell sees as a potential source of change is Plan4ward,with many students referring to it as a big help aca-demically and organizationally.

Its important to be strong in this area in a fragile -tion. If we want to do better it does require us to dosome things different in the future.

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SPORTSPAGE 12, CAMPUS CARRIER AUGUST 20, 2009

-from staff reports

ROME, Ga. -- A busy summer for Berry Colleges inte-colegiate athletic department continued Tuesday with theannouncement that Shaun Williamson has been selectedto head the new womens lacrosse program, which will

begin play during the 2010-11 academic year.We have made another strong addition to our athletics

staff with the signing of Shaun Williamson, Todd Brooks,director of athletics said. Shaun has a great deal of experi-ence starting new womens lacrosse programs, and I thinkhe will continue that trend here at Berry.

Before assuming the reins at Berry, Williamsonassisted in the launch of NCAA Division II womenslacrosse at both Belmont Abbey College and Lees-McRaeCollege. His most successful stint came at his last school,Belmont Abbey, where he established a top-10 caliber

Region performers.In 2008, Williamson was named Womenslacrosse.com

National Coach of the Year for Division II after leading hissecond-year squad to a No. 10 national ranking. A yearlater, Williamson coached his team to a No. 9 ranking. He

I am excited for the opportunity that I have been given by the administration at Berry, Williamson said. I feellike the school has the right mix to become a very success-ful NCAA Division III college lacrosse program.

Williamsons commitment to excellence extends to theclassroom, where his Belmont Abbey team twice earned

recognition as an Academic Honor Squad by posting aactive seasons at Belmont Abbey, Williamson coached a

Prior to his tenure at Belmont Abbey, Williamson posted

became involved with the NCAA Division II lacrosse com-mittee. He served on the committee for four years, includ-ing stints as National Committee chair and South RegionCommittee Chair in 2005-07.

In addition to his success as a college coach, Williamsonhas worked to increase interest in lacrosse at the grassrootslevel. He has coached at the University of Virginia FastBreak Camp and has assisted with Florida Lacrosse Campsand the Bill Pilats Holiday Goalie School. Williamson fur-ther helps to grow the sport through work with USA Ath-letes International.

Williamson graduated from Less-McRae in 2002 with a-ters degree in sports management from California Univer-sity of Pennsylvania.

I think that Berry will be a great place to start a win-ning program, he said. I am ready to go out and startrecruiting new players for our program.

Those interested in playing womens lacrosse at Berryare encouraged to contact Coach Williamson by e-mail atspwilliamson@berry.edu.

New womens lacrosse coach adds to Berrys athletics

Georgia native brings new style of play to Lady Vikes

CORY PITTSAsst. Sports Editor

During this years offseason on June 10, the Berry ath-letic department named Stephanie Dunn the new womens

head basketball coach.Dunn, a Toccoa, Ga., native, replaces coach Jonathon

Norton. Prior to Berry, Dunn coached at Yeshiva AtlantaHigh School in Atlanta, and from there moved to be coachat Saint Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta.

at St. Pius, she coached her team to three state champion-

I feel like our success had to do with a combinationof our players and our strategy, Dunn said. I had somegood players, for sure. We were the aggressor, and we alsofocused a lot on where the girls were at mentally.

Dunn takes on a Berry Lady Vikings team that has hadsuccessful seasons as well. The Lady Vikings are coming off

back-to-back appearances in the SSAC Tournament Cham-pionship Game and the NAIA National tournament. Last

Nikki Jackson, but return All-SSAC Tournament guardsHolly Compton and Lakisha Bryant.

In order to bring the same success to Berry we haveto focus a lot mentally. I need to be able to adapt to theplayers but also push them to adapt to my style of play,Dunn said. Hopefully well come together and have somesuccess.

Dunn began her basketball career playing with friends,mainly boys, in the sixth grade. In the seventh grade she

Playing with boys growing up led me to love a fast-paced style of basketball. I feel like my late start made mehungrier to learn more about the game, Dunn said.

Dunn attended Stevens County High School where sheholds the all-time scoring record, even outscoring NBAstar Dale Davis. As a shooting guard, Dunn played fouryears at the University of Georgia, where she played in the

NCAA Final Four in 1995. Playing in both high school andcollege has given Coach Dunn experience and a passionfor the game.

As a player you take what you like from a coach andimplement it into your coaching style and get away fromthe things you didnt like, Dunn said. I learned a lotabout paying attention to detail from playing at Georgia.-the game that I think are important.

When looking for a place to coach Dunn said she was

I knew that I wanted to coach in college, but I wanted

it to be at a school where family was important, where thestudents take their academics seriously as well as basket-

ball. Berry struck me as a friendly, family-oriented place. It

Berry is also close to the Dunn familys heart since herhusband played basketball at Shorter College. Dunn saidthe entire family will cheer for Berry.

Dunn is now getting acclimated to Berry and preparedfor the upcoming season. She said she hopes to hire anassistant coach in the near future, and is ready to beginwork with the team, having high hopes for this season.

My goal for the players is to compete at a high level. Idont want them to worry about whats going on with thetransition. I just want them to play with heart and effort, Dunn said.

The players said they are enjoying their new coach asmuch as she is enjoying them.

I think she has good energy and is excited not only forbasketball but, for the opportunity to work with each ofus as individuals, said Kate Ross, a junior guard on theteam.

Im enjoying Coach Dunn, and I feel like I can alreadyrelate to her. Im looking forward to the season, said HollyCompton, also a junior guard for the Lady Vikings.

Dunn and the Lady Vikings said they are looking forsupport for this season.

We will play an exciting, up-tempo style of ball thatis fun to watch, so students should come out this season,Dunn said.

The womens basketball team will begin practice Oct. 15

CONTRIBUTED BY CAITLIN COCKERHAM, BERRY SPORTS INFORMATION

MEREDITH MCDERMOTT, PHOTO EDITOR

Womens basketball coach Stephanie Dunn prepares for her rst year coaching at the college level.

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