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Editorial The Collegian Staff Executive Editor Blake Hawkins Managing Editor Josie Gold Contributors Nicholas Brotherton Keyondric Buchanan Da’von Council Liz Hale Ashley Hawkes George Knight Trevor Mason Maya Moody Nicholas Sherbine Kariey Anne Smith Jordan Thompson ShaMeira Williams Graphic Design Carol Brooks Faculty Advisor Wayne Johns Opinions expressed in editorials are those of each individual author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Collegian, nor the administration, students, faculty or staff of Greensboro College. Thoughts from the top by Blake Hawkins Executive Editor For those of you who don’t know, I am an avid outdoorsman. I like camping, hiking, hunting, fishing; it really doesn’t matter. If I am outside enjoying creation, I am probably happy. During the first couple of weeks on campus, I decided I wanted to go hiking and get away from people and masks. I did not have too much work to do at that point, so a friend and I packed up and headed out to Moore’s Wall. If you are unfamiliar with the place, it is a state park about an hour northwest of Greensboro, but it is a little bit of a hassle to get there. You have to go through town, down the highway, around Winston-Salem and along a lot of two-lane roads. Then when you get there, you have to hike for a while before you actually get to the rock face to start climbing. I had only been there once before, so I was not overly familiar with the paths and various sites along the trails. We explored for a while, then decided that we wanted to try and get to the top of the rock face. The problem was, as far as we could see, there is no trail to the top. The only natural answer to our problem was to make our own trail. We turned off the path and started up the mountain. We scrambled up the hillside, using trees and rocks to help pull ourselves up the slippery dirt and wet moss. Eventually, we started to find more and more boulders, so we clambered up and over them on our path to the summit. Finally, we got to a point where we could see the top. It was only another 25 yards or so, but those 25 yards were straight up. I saw a course, took the lead and started to climb – like actual rock climbing – intent on achieving the goal that we had set from the beginning of the ascent. After climbing up about 10 yards – and that much was not easy – I hit a snag. I could see my next handhold, but it was just out of reach. If I had had a better foothold, I might have been able to really reach out and stretch, but the foothold was not great either, so I was forced into a decision. Do I accept the danger, take a leap of faith and hope that I get a good hold while risking a Picture courtesy of Blake Hawkins 30-foot fall, or do I choose to abandon my goal and preserve my health? The answer in hindsight seems easy. Of course, I should climb down and play it safe, but in the moment decisions like that are not always so easy to make. I could see exactly where I needed to go and what I needed to do, and I really wanted to take that next step. We had put so much work into getting that far, it almost seemed embarrassing that we would consider giving up when we were so close to our goal, but I just could not make myself do it. I had to play it safe. When I thought about all of this later on, I realized something. As a society, we put so much pressure on people to reach for the stars and go for their dreams that sometimes we make them give up something they value. We tend to think that unless we have risked something, we have never really accomplished anything. Maybe your dream is to be an actor, and you think that the only way to accomplish that is to move across the country to L.A. Perhaps you want to open a restaurant, so you sink your entire life savings into a building or a franchise. Maybe you want to make more money so you focus on that and not your schooling. Now, there is nothing necessarily wrong with any of those scenarios. Being an actor or a restaurant owner are both great professions, and hoping to make money is fine, but you have to consider what you are risking when you go after these things. When you move across the country, you are leaving people behind who care about you. Likewise, when you sink your life savings into something, you are risking economic security for yourself or your family. When you focus so much on an income, you end up wasting the money that you already paid for tuition. What I’m driving at is that society will almost always tell you that you have to take the risk to follow your dreams, and we need to be aware of that. It will be easy to look at these situations retrospectively, but what about in the moment when everyone is asking us what we want to do with our lives after college? The bottom line is that sometimes the risk is just too much. I decided that even though I really wanted to get to the top of that mountain, it was not worth the risk of falling, and there was nothing wrong with that. There is nothing embarrassing about how close we were to our goal when we called it quits. What matters is that we came as far as we did and that, in and of itself, is an accomplishment. Sometimes, we need to wait where we are, and sometimes we need to accept that staying where we are is OK. Understand this: if something is supposed to happen, it will eventually happen. October 14, 2020 The Collegian Page 3

Profiles Homecoming for Anthony Schraeder by Ashley Hawkes Anthony Schraeder, a Greensboro College alumnus who graduated in 2005, is back to join us as the new videography professor and media consultant in the Global Communication center. Although Schraeder is new to teaching here at Greensboro he is anything but unfamiliar with the school. Choosing Greensboro was an easy decision for Schraeder. Along with his interest in the theater department and how impressed he was with their productions, the Schraeder fam- ily has had a long history with Greensboro College. Schraeder’s father was an accounting professor at Greensboro for the majority of his career, both of Schraeder’s brothers attended Greensboro and even before Schraeder attended, he worked for the maintenance department at Greensboro. Along with this, Schraeder’s decision to attend was made even easier because of the prestigious presidential scholarship he was awarded because of his academic success. Although choosing Greensboro was an easy decision for Schraeder, this semester has not been as he had expected. “It’s an odd year to be teaching a course in videography,” Schraeder said. “Although video is a great tool for remote connectivity, learning about what it’s capable of as a tool in storytelling is a hands-on experience.” Having to balance the needs of learning and safety has been a “unique challenge” but Schraeder has been able to balance it successfully by developing common skills with the use of a rigid structure along with verbal and visual learning to help students understand the material. Schraeder has taken into consideration how dif- ficult these circumstances have made learning for students so he has made sure to be flexible to help find personalized and solutions in this unique situation. Through these trying times, Schraeder has remained flexible and his motivation to find ways to better teach his class has never wavered. He is striving to help his students learn and achieve the personalized learning that they signed up for with his videography class. Q: What is one job you think you could never do? A: Probably something that’s tedious – something that takes a lot of focus and concentration. I like to think big about things and how things work together. I get really frustrated when I have to work on really small little projects or little things. I do it, but it gets me frustrated. So, I’m thinking being a mechanic because you have to there’s small parts and things that work together. That might be a little tedious for me. I feel like I would go crazy. Q: If there was going to be only one type of food in Heaven, what would it be? A: I think it would be cake. I love cake – or anything sweet and bread - sweet bread of some kind. Sweet cornbread, cake or anything like that. I would love it. I shouldn’t eat it all the time, but I would if I could. So, if it was in Heaven, it wouldn’t count. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: One of my favorite movies is a little bit older. It is “Life is Beautiful,” which is a movie about the Holocaust, which is a terribly sad, difficult subject, but also about connecting and realizing the beauty of life even in the most tragic places. It was a really beautiful movie. Q: What is your favorite school subject that is not theology? A: I think quantum physics. I just love the idea of theories that quantum physics has which is very related to theology about how things are formed. What things come together? Are there ANTHONY SCHRAEDER Photo courtesy of Anthony Schraeder Togetherness with Robert Brewer by Blake Hawkins The Coronavirus pandemic forced so many people to stay apart from one another, that we need to start spending time together again; but we need to start doing more than just that. We need to start finding out what is important to people – what makes them tick. Everyone is special, and everyone deserves to be heard, understood and valued, so The Collegian decided to have a conversation with our chaplain, Robert Brewer, to ask him some random questions and get to know him better. Q: As the chaplain at GC, what is the best part of your job? A: I think the best part of my job is to be able to work with students and to help them grow in their life, faith and help them discern what they want to be in the world and what they want to do. Q: If you were not a chaplain, what do you think you would be? A: I think I would probably be a teacher of some kind. My first degree was in education. I was a business education major in college, so I would have taught accounting, computer science, software, typing, keyboarding all those sorts of business classes you might take in high school. Or I might be juggling in a circus – one or the other. Page 4 The Collegian ROBERT BREWER Photo courtesy of Blake Hawkins October 14, 2020 other universes; are there parallel universes? All those fascinating things interest me a lot. Q: What is your dream travel destination? A: Brazil. I went there a few years ago to do a wedding, and after the wedding, all of the people that were there for the wedding went to this island right off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, and it was so beautiful. It was paradise, just an amazing place; fresh seafood every day. There were no cars on the island. It was just beach and a little hut that you had a place to live in. I was like, “this is awesome.” Q: Who would be the one person in history, not named Jesus, that you would want to talk to? A: Probably Martin Luther King Jr. I think his life is fascinating: how he’s also a minister and also got his doctorate in theology; his life and legacy; how he’s been influenced by that in his mission and in his work; and how he put his faith in action in some ways to speak up for people and stand up for those who might be oppressed. And he did it at such a young age. I mean, he’s probably fairly brilliant, so I’d love to pick his brain about a few things. And he probably might criticize me about a few things too about what I should be doing in the world today.

Entertainment Murder galore: “Ratched” falls short by Tess Perdue Last weekend, I watched the entire first season of Netflix’s new series “Ratched.” If, like me on that Friday, you had no idea who this character was, Mildred Ratched is the iconic villain of the famous 1975 film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which was adapted from Ken Kesey’s 1962 book of the same name. Netflix’s new show serves as a prequel to the character, giving her a backstory that is entirely unnecessary. You see, after finishing the show, I also watched “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which also came to Netflix the same weekend. (I didn’t have a lot of homework, okay?) Nurse Ratched in the movie is certainly manipulative and power-hungry, but it just does not translate well to Ryan Murphy’s character (portrayed by Sarah Paulson). Plus, Nurse Ratched is meant to be representative of the whole cruel system that puts away the neurodivergent and mistreats them. Giving such a character a backstory is unnecessary at best, and, at worst, takes away any impact the character had in the film as a by Da’von Council “Star Wars” is an iconic American film saga that has spanned 40 years and resulted in multiple spin-off shows such as symbol by giving her context. In any case, the show starts with a brutal murder by a man named Edmund Tolleson (Finn Wittrock) who is then captured and taken to Lucia State Hospital, an institution for the mentally ill in California. Next, we are introduced to Mildred Ratched, who is on her way to the hospital, determined to earn a place on the staff for mysterious reasons. There, she meets a cast of fascinating characters – Dr. Hanover (Jon Jon Briones), a brilliant, but affected, psychologist with a murky past, Head Nurse Bucket, who is desperately in love with Dr. Hanover, California Gov. George Willburn (Vincent D’Onofrio), whose reelection ambitions drive him to dark places and his press secretary Gwendolyn Briggs (Cynthia Nixon) who serves as a love interest for Ratched. As Tolleson arrives at the hospital, Ratched begins to stir up trouble – but what are her ends? Visually speaking, the show is beautiful, with interesting uses of green and red lights (which look nice but are not really explained), sweeping scenery and expert uses of camera angles. The story, too, had me glued to my seat as I wait- Photo courtesy of Den of Geek ed with bated breath to see what Ratched would do next. However, the show seems to be just another in a series of prequels to side characters that no one asked to see. As a stand-alone show, “Ratched” may have done better, but the fact remains that the context of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” adds nothing to the show, which it should since it claims to be a prequel. This show earns three stars out of five, for brilliant camerawork, interesting characters and good writing, though it loses two stars for being an unnecessary prequel to an iconic character. If you are a fan of crime dramas and gory action, this may be the show for you. However, if you are a fan of the film and want to know more about Ratched, it might be best to steer clear. in people’s hearts and memories. On May 21, 1980, fans were able to witness “The Empire Strikes Back” for the first time in theatres. “The Empire Strikes Back” is the second film in the original trinity which started in the 70s. For fans of the most recent additions to the franchise, it’s time to visit a memory far, far away, and with the passing of the late Carrie Fisher in 2016, it is all the more important to spend some time watching the old movies and reminiscing how important Princess Leia was to the “Star Wars” puzzle. “The Empire Strikes Back” is personally one of my favorite films in the franchise as it also holds one of the greatest reveals in movie history. When originally released, the film managed to earn 547 million worldwide, and the re-release managed to make 900,000 even with COVID-19 restrictions. The film is filled with many iconic moments such as the Battle of Hoth with its classic AT-AT walkers, or the Bespin betrayal where Lando sets up Luke, Leila and Chewbacca by handing them over to Darth Vader. The film also has the first on-screen performance of master Yoda. “The Empire Strikes Back’s” climactic scene also has one of the greatest reveals in all of cinema history – Darth Vader is Luke’s father. Honestly, when I first saw the scene in 2007, it was while playing “Lego Star Wars: The complete Saga.” Nevertheless, regardless of how you experienced the scene, it was still a shocking reveal. One question that could come to mind about the reveal would be, ”What would you have done differently,” and if I am being honest, I would not have changed a thing. A memory far away “The Clone Wars” and “Rebels.” Whether it is the score, which was composed by John Williams, or the identifiable characters, the film cemented itself in cinematic history and has a timeless place Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. Sarah Paulson as Nurse Ratched. Picture courtesy of “Empire Strikes Back” trailer October 14, 2020 The Collegian Page 5

Historic figures Pioneering the modern computer by Nick Sherbine As multiple schools across the state are forced to revert to an online learning platform, it is fair to say we have all gained a greater appreciation for modern computers. However, when discussing the impact of computers, it is prudent to acknowledge the visionary who came to realize such a vision, a man named Alan Turing. Turing was a mathematician and cryptologist whose already innovative mind and knowledge of electronics combined to harmonize human intelligence with technology. With a fascination for science dating as far back as age 13, Turing had already begun conceptualizing devices for computing information for humans well before his time with the Bletchley Park code breakers. This led to the creation of the Turing machine, a device that implemented symbols that could be manipulated to determine most information. Upon joining the code breakers in 1939, Turing and company worked tirelessly to decrypt messages processed through a German Enigma device that was said to be vital to the Germans during World War II. Eventually, the men were able to develop an industrial machine known as the “Bombe” which, when combined with Turing’s skills of deduction, made it possible to break German ciphers and decrypt messages. Turing would continue to develop his knowledge of computers following the end of the war, as well as studying the biology behind patterns on animals. However, in 1952, Turing and another man, Arnold Murray, would both be charged with and plead guilty to gross indecency when the former admitted to a physical relationship between the two men. Homosexuality was not decriminalized until 1967, and Turing’s sexuality was something he had attempted to keep hidden throughout his life, even proposing marriage ALAN TURING an age where electronics are not only at their peak efficiency but also essential for many platforms, it is safe to assume that had it not been for the sheer intellect and rigor of LGBTQ figures and allies by Kariey Anne Smith “We have lost an undisputed hero. Justice Ginsburg wasn’t just an iconic jurist – she was an unstoppable force for good. We must honor her legacy and fight like never before for justice, fairness and equality for all,” tweeted Alphonso David, President of the Human Rights Campaign, following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG.) Ginsburg made great strides for the LGBTQ community that we cannot forget. She was an important advocate for the community and played a significant part in legalizing same-sex marriage. She was also the first judge on the Supreme Court of the United States to officiate a same-sex marriage. One of Ginsburg’s final cases was around a gay employee who was fired after Page 6 to fellow cryptanalyst Joan Clarke until he made his identity known to her. While Murray received a discharge, Turing was sentenced to chemical castration. After having lost his security clearance with the British government and being the target of harassment from police, Turing was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide by cyanide poisoning. His achievements during World War II would remain classified for decades. It wasn’t until 2009 that he received an apology from the British Prime Minister and in 2013 he received a royal pardon from Queen Elizabeth II. Turing’s contributions to modern computing are immortalized to this very day. Even as his work was classified, due to his innovation, he was able to provide revolutionary ways of computing information that those with access to technology have greatly benefited from. While we are fortunate enough to be living during The Collegian he mentioned joining a gay softball league. Ginsburg left large shoes to fill in standing up for equality for all. It is so important that people continue to represent the LGBTQ community in the media because representation does make a difference. Being queer is definitely not a new thing and the community has been around for a very long time. Here are some public figures who not everyone may have known represented some of the LGBTQ community. Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) was an openly gay civil rights activist and an advisor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. Rustin taught the young Dr. King about Gandhi’s non-violent philosophy as well as advising him on civil disobedience tactics. He played an important role in the boycotting of segregated busses and organizing the October 14, 2020 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Rustin worked very closely with Dr. King for civil rights, but his work is often covered up due to his open homosexuality. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was responsible for getting her close friend Lorena Hickok a job reporting on the New Deal. Some contend that the First Lady was a closeted lesbian. The two were arguably more than friends; this is clear in many of their 4,000 letters to each other. One included this from the First Lady, “Oh! How good it was to hear your voice, it was so inadequate to try and tell you what it meant. Jimmy was near and I couldn’t say ‘je t’aime et je t’ador’ (I love you and adore you) as I longed to do ” Roosevelt, although perceived as straight, is still considered as a gay icon in the community. Simon Nkoli (1957-1998) was a Photo courtesy of N.Y. Times Alan Turing, the technology that has become essential in this age of pandemic may have reached a proverbial dead-end long ago. South African gay rights and AIDS activist. After attending the prodominatly white Gay Association of South Africa, Nkoli formed the first black gay group in Africa called the Saturday Group. In addition to speaking at rallies on gay rights, he also helped organize the first pride parade in South Africa in 1990. Simon Nkoli was one of the first LGBTQ activists to meet with President Nelson Mandela. These figures, “out of the closet” or not, are known as icons in the LGBTQ community because of their work. With the passing of RBG, it is now more important than ever to vote, yes, but vote in the best interest of your minority neighbors as many of t

"Rocky" pictures Pg. 6 "Star Wars" 40th . anniversary Pg. 5. New Business Analytics minor. Pg. 2. by Josie Gold "The Rocky Horror Show" is the next production in the Greensboro College the-atre season. This cult classic is "a show that helps to celebrate the folks deemed 'differ-ent,'" said Professor Wm. Perry Morgan-