Art students share their stories through “Anecdotes”

Georgetown College art seniors are telling their stories with “Anecdotes,” the new art show opening on Nov. 29 in the Anne Wright Wilson Gallery. The show consists of work by one art historian and three studio artists, in media such as painting, photography, film and installation. All four students will be graduating in December after the completion of their final exhibition at Georgetown College.
Dr. Juilee Decker, chair of the art department and director of this semester’s exhibition, said “The senior exhibition is the culminating experience for the art history and studio majors. This fall’s graduates have prepared work that, while personal, will connect viewers with the anecdotes they have chosen to share.”
Artist Jason Colliver is from Nicholasville, Ky. and has been involved with the Georgetown College Art Department since his sophomore year. Colliver has designed several brochures and publications for the department including the award-winning catalog for the exhibition “A Bostonian Painter in Kentucky” in 2006. He also was a key participant in the Underground Railroad Research Institute exhibit that was on display in downtown Lexington last January. Colliver works in a variety of media including graphic design, woodworking, sculpture and graffiti. He said the work in “Anecdotes” is “an attempt to discuss if actions really do speak louder than words.”
Lucy Chesnut is a sculptor and photographer from London, Ky. While working on her art major, Chesnut studied abroad in Italy at the Lorenzo de Medici school of art where she learned how to sculpt with marble. When asked what inspires her to make art, Chesnut said “it is something I really enjoy and have a strong passion for…there is nothing more exciting for me than getting a new idea for an art piece.” In “Anecdotes” Chesnut’s work explores the relationship between identity, self and the communal aspect of art. After graduation, Chesnut plans to continue making art and attend graduate school.
Ashley Gabbard is an art history

LRC: Making a difference in the lives of children

By ELIZABETH CLEARY
Staff Writer

What would a child’s life be without books? The question, while odd sounding to students on campus, is a reality for children born into families who are unable to afford books.
For the last eight years, a program has been in effect that attempts to get books into the hands of children who otherwise couldn’t have them. Started in 2000 by Karen Sandberg of Lexington, Books for Children has grown across community and county lines. The LRC is in its sixth year of promoting this drive.

KAs raise money for Yellow Ribbon Fund

By HEATHER JOHNSTON
Staff Writer

On Nov. 3, the Kappa Alphas hosted a camo party to help raise money the Yellow Ribbon Fund.  The party was held at Mi Mexico in Georgetown, and students were charged a $3 cover fee.  All proceeds went to the Yellow Ribbon Foundation, a charity that helps out the families of soldiers wounded in the War on Terror while recovering at the Walter Reed Army Hospital or Bethesda Naval Hospital. 

Congressional showdown reveals problems in government

Mukasey appointed Attorney General after Congressional objections

By SPENCER GREENE

Staff Writer

Finally after ten months of scandal and resignations throughout the justice department, the United States has a new leader in our top law enforcement agency.  Michael Mukasey, a former federal judge from New York was confirmed to fill the shoes of the recently departed Alberto Gonzales. 

Writers’ strike causes disruptions

Examining both sides of the television drama

By JASMINE GREGG

Staff Writer

The showbiz writers of america are upset. They are not receiving residuals for shows and movies that are released on DVD, and they want a bigger share in revenue for work delivered over the internet. There are many ways to look at this situation and there are an infinite amount of opinions that can be made about this.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight

2005 Football Alum Kevin Sanderson recollects on his fond memories made at Georgetown

By DANIELLE RAY
Sports Editor

This particular athlete spotlight is special to me, because it involves my family.  Kevin is my cousin, and is one of the very few people at Georgetown College that are from my stomping grounds, Paducah. Many of the current football players remember “Sandy Keverson” as a nice guy with a great sense of humor.  So, read on and judge for yourself.

Elections remind us of civic duty

Nov. 6 is a big day for American patriots of all stripes

By David Hughes

Opinion Editor

It is important to remember as Americans that our greatest responsibility as citizens is to exercise our right to vote. Nov. 6 has come and gone, but the next year has some important political decisions on the horizon. There is a wide field of candidates on both sides of the fence and next year’s primary will place important decisions on the shoulders of young adults.
While many people feel that local and state elections are of little importance, this is clearly a false assumption. The election of the General Assembly, Governor, State Treasurer and other executive positions at both a state and local level are very important to both ourselves and the process of democracy—primarily because those who are elected have some control over the expenditure of tax revenue. Depending on your particular political philosophy, you may feel that spending state taxes on tobacco subsidies, rennovations at the Governor’s Mansion or state funding for pharmacy schools at private institutions such as the University of the Cumberlands to be a waste of taxpayers dollars. Regional differences may result in political variances as well. For instance, a resident of Louisville Metro may feel that a higher percentage of state revenue should be spent on the transportation system of Jefferson County, while dependent rural counties receive a much higher percentage of tax revenue than they contribute. This illustrates exactly why it is important for all of us to participate in elections regardless of age.
Of particular interest to young adults at this time is the status of the Iraq War. On a national level, candidates are working hard to define their policies toward the war and their future plans for engagements or troop deployment in the Middle East. It is not ridiculous to assume that this issue might be of some importance to those of us that are eligible to be conscripted. To obtain or renew a driver’s license, to receive state scholarships and student loans and to receive federal grants and loans you must be registered for Selective Service.
In the event that you are prosecuted for not registering you face up to a $250,000 fine or five years imprisonment. Again, the Iraq War is a source of major concern for young Americans. Many of the friends with whom we graduated from high school now serve in the Armed Forces, many of our fellow Americans may face a draft in the event of escalating violence within Iraq and in the coming decades we will be footing the bill for this war.
Your decision does matter, whether you choose to exercise it our not. Civil participation is one of the founding principles of democracy and without this participation democracy does not exist. You only have one vote, but you are contributing to so much more when you cast your ballot in an election. You are contributing to a long legacy of the voice of the people; that, in itself, should be reason enough for walking into the voting booth.
There is a great opportunity to participate in democracy on campus. Student Government elections will be held on PAWS next week from Nov. 12 to 14. I have a feeling more of the student body will participate in this election than Tuesday’s. By all means, let’s hope so.
It is important to remember that we are the leaders of tomorrow. The patterns we set today as young adults indicate our future behaviors. With such low voter turn out among young people it will be interesting to see just how much we participate when we get older. What kind of example will you set for your future family? If your children ask you what candidate you voted for in the 2008 election, will you be able to tell them a name? Will your answer be more like, “Well, uh, I was too busy…” I would hope not, for the example we set today will be the standard of behavior tomorrow.
I say that it is time that we start paying closer attention to elections at all levels of our government. It is the easiest and best way to promote change in our government and is the primary component of democratic participation. Without it, we are not the United States of America. Mark your calendar for next year, because if we don’t start voting today, we might not have an Election Day to remember in future years.

Keepin’ it real in G.C.

Student discusses culture of rap

By MICHAEL GILKISON

Staff Writer

Have you all ever heard a song that you liked on the radio and later found out that the lyrics are dramatically different in the unedited version? This has happened to me too many times.

Tigers slaughter Bears to maintain winning streak

By JOSH JUCKETT
Staff Writer

The Georgetown Tigers dominated another conference opponent last Saturday as they stomped the visiting Pikeville Bears 45-7 for their fifth consecutive win. The Tigers (6-3, 6-1) held the Bears (4-6, 2-4) to just 236 yards of offense.  The Bears netted 239 passing yards, but finished the game with negative three rushing yards. The Tigers had 530 yards as quarterback Andy Ahrens threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns while also throwing three interceptions. Running the ball well for the Tigers was James Brown, who had 89 yards and one touchdown on his first game back from an ankle injury which kept him sidelined the week before at Cumberlands.  The Tigers rushed for 240 yards total.  On the receiving end of the air attack were John Keene and Brian Piper leading the team.  Keene led in receiving yards with 89 while Piper had 42 yards and one touchdown grab.