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VOL 108 | ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 2018 | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: LAUREN MCHAN C P 2018 NEWS entenary in aris When it comes that I can see a lot more Paris, but as of now It’s been so humbling to to starting of a culture change there is a wider array of meet so many new stu- college, there than the other two.” courses than ever to ap- dents and remember what SERVICE DAY aren’t many ways to top Whether it be the Love peal to every student’s it was like to be in their sending a freshman class Lock bridge, the Eif- unique interests. place and reflect on my New students participate in a to Paris for their first col- fel Tower lighting Although Cen- own personal growth.” service day during their first lege course. For the past up every hour in tenary in Paris is a If given the opportuni- five years, Centenary stu- the middle of the course designed for ty, many upperclassmen weekend at Centenary dents have been the only night, or the endless the freshman class would hop onto a plane students in the nation who pastries and coffee, every year, there and experience Centena- have had the opportunity Paris’s magnificence are usually a few up- ry in Paris all over again FEATURES to start the best four years is unlike any oth- perclassmen who just like these two hard- of their lives in the best er city in the world. tag along. Emma- working RAs who have way possible. Learning be- “This was my first line Dyer, a senior at earned the honor. It’s a life comes a thrill when your time out of North Centenary, spent her changing opportunity that classroom happens to be America and hon- second Centenary sets Centenary students in the city you’re study- estly it was so ex- in Paris course with apart from every other ing. For some freshmen, citing,” says Chris- the freshman class college graduate when it the Centenary in Paris tian Stewart who is along with Rebec- comes to job searching. course is their first inter- a first-year student ca Dunn because of Dr. Smith, a profes- PLASTIC STRAW DEBATE national trip, for others at Centenary but a their achievements sor teaching a Centenary it’s another stamp to add junior in college. as RAs. “Centena- in Paris course this year, The debate surrounding the to their passports, and for “The culture here ry in Paris helped says, “I taught Film Mu- banning of plastic straws grows upperclassmen it’s the is so different and me find my love sic in Paris. This was my time of year to reminisce it’s really awe- of traveling. It second year going to Paris, as more companies get involved on their memories in Par- some to experi- was my first time but the first time I taught is. Centenary in Paris has ence it!” Chris- out of the coun- this course. These students been the most unique and tian took the try during my were my guinea pigs.” Just SPORTS enriching experience that Moulin Rouge: freshman year,” like the freshmen class ties the student body to- Yes We Can Can she says. “Com- bonded with each oth- gether and makes fresh- class and “real- ing back to Paris er in Paris, the professors men feel immediately ly bonded with has been such bonded with them too. at home on our campus. [her] class- an awesome “This year’s freshman There are a variety of mates over experience class was the bomb,” Dr. Centenary in Paris courses [their] expe- because I’ve Smith says. “We had fun freshmen can take, rang- rience in been learn- the entire trip. We ate to- ing from music to science. class.” The ing how gether, sang together, UPCOMING GAMES Each course is connected c o u r s e s to handle laughed together, cried back to the Parisian cul- have been challenges together, and have become Gents and Ladies prepare for the ture so no freshman re- different on my feet lifelong besties. There will upcoming volleyball and soccer ceives a richer experience nearly ev- with the definitely be lots of spa- season than the other. “I took ery year help of the ghetti movie nights at STEM,” Charlie Roppo- of Cen- amazing my house this year!” Dr. lo says. “I liked learning tena- Rebecca Smith’s experience proves things about science that ry in Dunn. that Centenary’s relation- CULTURE I never knew before such ship between students and as the discoveries of sub- faculty is unlike any other stances that I didn’t know college. Small campuses the back story of. For ex- don’t mean small friend ample, the discovery of groups or less of a typi- cellulose by Anselme Pay- cal college experience. It en.” Unlike the majority means tighter bonds with of freshmen, Paris isn’t alumni, faculty, and stu- Charlie Roppolo’s first dents and a richer cul- TOP 20 ANNOUNCEMENT international experi- tural experience than ence. “I’ve been to any other college The Louisiana Film Prize Greece and Italy, student in Ameri- announces its best submissions but what I like ca could receive. for 2018 about Paris is 2 The Conglomerate Feature Meet the Plastics Article by Callie Fedd In today’s mindful  While these measures which recycling is not an minor inconveniences aspect of this issue? No, world, it seems as may seem extreme to option--the only choice to us, but they in no way there isn’t. But there are though we have a new some, the reasoning is is to wait years for plas- greatly impact our ability compromises that can movement gaining trac- sound. Early 2018 data tic to degrade. And while to function in this world. be made to the benefit of tion every minute. One of from Ocean Conservan- it may seem to eventu- While that may be the all. It is true that plastic the most recent being the cy’s TIDES system shows ally disappear, it never case for most, there are straws do add to the al- campaign to end the use that straws and stirrers really does. In reality, others in this world that ready great impact plastic of plastic straws. make-up roughly 3% of plastic breaks down into live with disabilities. To makes on our environ-  Already many cities recovered trash from our smaller pieces that stay those people--wheth- ment. Yet, in the end their have implemented ordi- oceans. Various oth- in the atmosphere for an er their disabilities be aid must be taken into nances that would allow er statistics contribute insurmountable amount physical or mental--the account as well. them to enforce penalties to showing the overall of time--all the while ban on plastic straws can  Consider this: Con- against those that fail to effects our use of plastic releasing chemicals that mean an affectation on tinue with promoting the uphold the ban, cease, has caused, but nothing are not only harmful to how they can function in general disuse of plastic and desist. While Seattle, more so than a specific our ecosystems but affect this world. Now, these straws, but instead of Washington holds the instance. In 2015, a video humans as well. facts are in no way made spending money on en- honor of being the first went viral of researchers  With so many nega- to reduce the impact that forcing penalties for their city to institute a ban- in Costa Rica extracting tives relating to the use the use of plastic has on use--spend that money -the state of California a plastic straw from the of plastic straws, it would our ecosystems. At the on finding ways to recycle was not far behind. In nostril of a sea turtle. It seem cut and dry in the same time, no figure them as well as putting the city of Santa Barbara, can be assumed that said issue of their illegality. or statistic can change in the effort to punishing the local government has video was the proverbi- But what would happen the fact that completely those that break litter gone as far as to make al straw that broke the in the absence of these eliminating the use of laws. Thereby helping the handout of a plastic camel’s back; suddenly plastic nuisances? The plastic straws could have lessen the impact on the straw a crime punishable many were forced to see three most common a negative impact on the environment as well as by jail time. This makes it the effects our decisions alternatives that have quality of life of certain giving leeway to those legal to imprison a waiter have on the world. In started to emerge in their individuals. Many of the that may find the need to who hands out a handful response, activism in the absence are the use of people most affected by request a plastic straw. of plastic straws during name of our oceans sky- recyclable lids, biode- this ban are just as big of At the end of the day, all their shift for six months rocketed, with the main gradable paper straws, environmental activists anyone can do is con- per plastic straw. States focus being on the elim- and even reusable metal and adopt the uses of the tribute in any small way and local governments ination of plastic straws straws. Now, while all alternatives when it is that may present itself to are not the only ones to from our society. While have thought of and seen feasible for them. Yet for them. Whether it be by implement plans. Cor- most of our plastic does the effect of our decisions the cases in which the volunteering with clean- porations and businesses seem to end up as detritus in our oceans, there is an alternatives are unusable, up efforts, donating to such as SeaWorld Enter- of our world’s oceans to aspect of the debate that should disabled people organizations like Ocean tainment, Alaska Air- unlawful littering; it is most able-bodied, ev- be forced to compromise Conservancy, getting lines, and Starbucks have true that everyday land- eryday average Joe’s have their quality of life in the your own packet of paper created their own envi- fills are filling up even never considered. For the pursuit of a cause that straws alternatives, or ronment-oriented plans. more as our plastic piles able-bodied, could be solved in another even just reading articles Starbucks’ being to phase up. This happens because the alter- way? and educating others. out the use of the costs associated with natives in  In issues Anyone can help if they’d plastic finding ways to the absence such as these, like--do your research straws in all safely recycle of plastic it’s easy to say and find your own way of 28,000 of plastics--for straws are that one way is today! their loca- some pieces in really of the right way. tions by the no issue to Is there one year 2020. use. At most grand solution they’re to solve every Feature The Conglomerate 3 Crazy The Most Bestest Good College Advice Available Movie Article by Abigail Moody Review by Raegen Petzold Crazy Rich Asians finally brings back romantic comedies as a blockbust- er genre. It’s been years since movies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, or 27 Dresses have done well in theaters; the genre has been handed over Welcome, dear freshmen, to the wonderful world that is Centenary College! You’ve finally made it out of high to services like Netflix school and are onto bigger places (Well, actually, for most of you probably smaller, but you get the idea). instead. But Crazy Rich College is a completely new experience, and all the rules you knew from high school have gone out the window. So Asians gained a great deal here’s five helpful tips for how to be the most successful you during your four-year* adventure here at Centenary! of hype before its release. Much of the anticipation 1. Skip class whenever 3. Don’t bother doing your 5. Be as noisy as possible in Now that you have all came from the all-Asian possible. homework. the dorms. the knowledge necessary cast, unprecedented for a Going to class is totally While you’re busy avoid- Let’s face the facts; the to succeed socially and Hollywood movie. overrated. You’ll definite- ing all human contact, dorm walls and ceiling are academically, you can go  The movie pays no ly never need to hear any make sure none of that hardly sound proof. Your forth with unwavering attention to the Asian ste- of the information and can new found free time is put neighbors will hear a lot confidence since every- reotypes usually portrayed just copy someone else’s towards actually doing anyway, and you should one knows “C’s get de- in Hollywood movies, such notes. Stories of profes- your homework. Even if make it your mission grees!” With these tips in as the ‘Asian Hair Streak’ sors asking your where- those problems are worth to make sure they hear mind, you should be able that came under much abouts when you skip are 10% of your grade, a 70 everything. This applies to stubbornly conquer criticism recently. Rachel just rumors spread by is still a passing grade, especially if you’re on every challenge Centenary Chu is a smart, confident, Admissions, so you can so who cares, right? The the second floor. There’s throws your way! and resilient central char- live worry free knowing professor will totally give just nothing as exciting acter who does not need a that English department bonus work if you failed to for students living on the *Or five months… Maybe purple streak in her hair attendance policy won’t do the work the first time. ground floor as hearing six years… You do you... to prove she is indepen- be taken seriously. the students above play- dent and capable. Not only 4. Procrastinate like your ing soccer in the hallway does her character defy 2. Avoid any and all cam- life depends on it. or … *ahem* … reorga- racial stereotypes, but pus involvement. While you now know you nizing their furniture at 3 the typical awkward, lost Don’t get involved with don’t need to do minor AM. Dorm lobbies are also rom-com woman as well. any campus activities. homework assignments at a great place to complete- Before Crazzy Rich Asians, There’s so many to choose all, some major stuff like ly ignore quiet hours, most Asian men were not from that you’ll never find papers (gross) and proj- because it’s obvious no portrayed as sexy, lead- the right one for you any- ects (*faints in terror*) one ever needs to sleep or ing men, but the movie way. The events that CAB must be completed to study. So keep the volume changes that as well. and RHA spend months make it through a course. cranked to maximum,   Crazy Rich Asians is planning are definitely not The best course of action your neighbors will love artistically reminiscent worth your time even if when presented with such you for it! of The Great Gatsby soun- there’s loads of free stuff a dreaded task is to put it track with a southeastern up for grabs, and SGA off as long as you possi- influence. Notable mo- and RHA’s policy work bly can. The best papers ments of the film included will never accomplish are the unedited ones you when familiar tracks such anything (because obvi- write at 3 AM the night as Coldplays’s “Yellow” ously putting together an before it’s due right after and Madonna’s “Mate- off-campus living policy your latest 13-hr Netflix rial Girl” in traditional and gaining 24/7 student binge. Mandarin. The tracks access to the mailboxes seamlessly fit within the were just flukes on their production and paid hom- part). Who wants to enjoy age to pop culture while free food trucks and pet- staying unique to its roots. ting zoos anyway? You’re   Crazy Rich Asians is in better off staying in your local theatres. dorm avoiding all human contact. 4 The Conglomerate News Service, Yay! Article by Jackie McCoy the organization goes nate out.” Other students through 2.5 tons of food commented that although bags each months. Fresh- what they did at the Sal- man omit helped the vation Army that morn- facility to replenish their ing did not make a huge food supply. In addition to impact in their own lives, sorting and packing food, they knew that they made students also helped or- a difference for the em- ganize Christmas toys and ployees at the Salvation clothing, build shelves, Army, the people who and distribute school visit the Salvation Army, supplies for the families and even the pedestrians who are in need. that were just passing by. Some other freshmen Regardless of which helped at our communi- activity that students ty’s local Salvation Army. participated in, whether Several students worked the impact itself was big on updating the buildings or small, each and every landscape out front in or- student came away with der to make the organiza- a remarkable experience On Saturday August 4, unteers of America, and large impact in their new tion look more welcom- from their freshman ori- Centenary College´s even cleaned up the Cen- community. As students ing. They picked up trash, entation service day. Not incoming freshman class tenary Community Garde worked together to box trimmed the hedges and only did they take away divided into groups and omit. up and organize food bushes, and pulled weeds. amazing experiences, but dispersed themselves At the food bank of the for the senior citizens of According to one student, they also learned exactly throughout the com- Northwest, approximate- their community, they Abigail Cruice, ¨It was what Centenary College munity of Shreveport, ly 30 students worked grew closer together as very uplifting because of Louisiana is all about- Louisiana in order to together to pack and well through the act of when people would pass -making a difference take part in a service day. organize over 100 boxes kindness that they were by they would comment in their student’s lives Students went to the food that will be donated to performing. about how appreciative and in the community in bank, helped with Red senior citizens all across The students who they were that we came which they live in. Service Cross, worked at Com- the community. Omit volunteered at Com- on our Saturday morning day has excited each and mon Grounds, unpacked students who took part mon Grounds, which is when we could be doing every new student in Cen- Salvation Army vehicles, in this said that they felt a community center in anything else and instead tenary´s Class of 2022. painted fences at Vol- as though they made a Shreveport, learned that helped the less fortu- Choir Camp Article by Payton Fowler It’s the beginning of the Another important part The new members also Fall semester, so that of Choir Camp is learning had a really great time at means that the Centenary the choir’s history. Every choir camp. College Choir has gone year the choir competes to Choir Camp at Camp in the Clyde Knox where “We actually did Bethany. Choir Camp is two teams led by the Vice bond even if we didn’t an extremely important Presidents of the choir realize it while it was component of the Choir’s face off against each other happening. We really success throughout the in a choir knowledge are a choir family” year. The choir is intro- trivia challenge. After an duced to the entire reper- impressive win Female says Freshman Pete toire for the year during Vice President Emmaline Vasquez. After a week at the week. This year’s Dyer says: Choir Camp the Centena- theme is Deep Roots. This ry College Choir is ready comes from the choir’s “I’m so proud of the to take on the 2018-2019 connections to the Meth- work that everyone year! The Choir hopes to odist Church and south- did preparing for our see you at Rhapsody! ern heritage. Senior Grace end of camp friendly Willis says: competition, but I’m especially proud of the “This year’s reper- amazing ladies I had toire is fun, emotional, the honor of leading and steeped in history. into battle. All of the Our introduction to girls are total badass- the music promises an es on their own. They incredible experience didn’t need me to win for the audience at the Clyde Knox Cup.” Rhapsody!” Culture The Conglomerate 5 Viva La Film Prize Article by Tristan Bennett The night of Friday Prize Fest. Other festi- films as both profession- August 10th changed vals cover areas such as als and amateurs com- the lives of 20 groups of music, cuisine, and even pete with each other. The creative people in the startup businesses. The topics of the films vary Shreveport Bossier area. festival itself showcases as well with some being In the Robinson Film the final top 20 films on comedic and lighthearted Center, the filmmakers the big screen in various and others being dark and raised their tequila shots, locations in downtown horror driven. dubbed the “Fruit of the Shreveport such as the  The film prize is a Agave,” and they chant- Robinson Film Center and unique part of the long ed “Viva La Film Prize” the historic Strand The- relationship with Shreve- three times before cele- ater. People that attend port and the film in- brating the selection of the festival watch and dustry. It celebrates the the 20 finalists. then vote for their favor- film culture of the city  The Louisiana Film ite to win the grand prize. and provides downtown Prize is a regional short  What makes this com- with a fun-filled week- film festival where film- petition unique is that it end drawing hundreds of makers from any back- is Shreveport and North- people from around the ground come together to west Louisiana oriented country. If you would like compete for the top prize, with all films shot in a to find out more about the $50,000 and massive certain radius around the films that have been se- publicity. Founded in 2012 Shreveport Bossier area. lected for this year’s Prize by Gregory Kallenberg, Besides the area restric- Fest or reserve tickets for the Film Prize is now in tion, filmmakers are free the festival this October its seventh year and is to produce to their heart’s fifth and sixth go to www. part of a larger group of content. This shows the prizefest.org festivals known as the true creativity in some NOW PLAYING @ THE ROBINSON FILM CENTER Opens Sept. 7 Opens Sept. 14 Sept. 7 - 13 6 The Conglomerate Culture It’s Me, Nicki, and Ari Article by Payton Fowler Nicki Minaj and Ariana uses her music to express Grande. You know her sexuality and promote them. You love them. They female empowerment. love each other! This is “Queen” starts off with clear based on the fact the sultry song “Ganja that they have been col- Burns.” It’s sophisti- laborating musically since cated and sets the tone 2014 and are featured in for the rest of the album. five songs together. They The tone being a level of even have each other on superiority and ferocity. their newest albums! Nicki then calls out several Nicki released “Queen” on fellow rappers in “Barbie August 10th which fea- Dreams” including Drake tures Ariana in the song and DJ Khaled making it “Bed” and Ariana released an instant classic. At the Sweetener on August 17th end of “Chun Swae” Nicki featuring Nicki in “the addresses the listener, light is coming.” And yet, pointing out the fact that the people of the inter- the song marks the half- net still want to compare way point of the album. these talented women. She also uses this time Ariana and Nicki have to tell all of her fans that both responded to the she loves them. We love drama and neither of them a compassionate queen. are having it! So instead “Come See About Me” is of pitting these incredible one of the few vulnerable artists against each oth- songs Nicki has on this er, I am going to review album. It’s very intimate black and white covers. his, you may like her other the album is really fun them and let you decide and personal and shows a This album focuses on songs more. “R.E.M” is and shows a sweet side of which you like more! After side of Nicki she doesn’t positivity, love, and all- a dreamlike song about Ariana we didn’t see in her all, it’s 2018 and women put on display very of- around good energy. The falling in love hard and last album “Dangerous support other women, ten. At the end of the day album starts off with the fast. Ariana champions Woman.” not tear each other down. “Queen” is about Nicki song I was most excited feminism and sex posi-  “Queen” and “Sweet- Let’s get to it! showing the world what for, “raindrops.” Unfortu- tivity in her controversial ener” are a lot of fun to  Nicki Minaj’s fourth she’s made of and why nately, the song is only 37 anthem “God is a wom- listen to and both albums studio album “Queen” she’s THE queen, and I seconds long, so that was an.” Grande addresses her have a bunch of bops. Both is full of passion. It si- think she accomplishes disappointing. This album anxiety in “breathin.” She artists try out new, cre- multaneously seems as that! features Pharrell Williams has been very vocal about ative, and exciting sounds if Nicki is trying to prove  Ariana Grande’s Sweet- on “blazed” and he’s also the effects the Manches- that propel their careers herself as the queen while ener is very different from one of the producers. If ter attacks at her concert forward. They are both also relishing in all of her her past three studio you like Pharrell’s mu- in May 2017 have had on really good and you should previous success. Nicki albums. The album cover sic, you’ll like the songs her mental health. “good- give both of them a listen! doesn’t shy away from art is in color, setting it he worked on, but if you night n go” is a personal anything per usual. She apart from her past three aren’t the biggest fan of favorite of mine. Overall, Volleyball Season Article by Anthony Castillo The Centenary Ladies complished what we want is to “spread the wealth tion, as there will be on that fires up and moti- Volleyball Team is to accomplish.” Carlton’s around.” She plans to the whole team. Rising vates the team. Carlton is looking to build upon the expectations continue have a lot more setups and senior Hailey Lawson is confident in her team for success from their strong with communication on have teammates in scor- expected to take on a larg- the upcoming season and season last year and head the court and hard work ing positions in the middle er role. Carlton plans to is excited to get to work. coach Caroline Carlton is off of it. this season, not so heavy have her fill most of the Carlton described having excited to continue re- Moving forward this on the outside. void left by Desiree Frey, a clean slate at the begin- branding expectations of season, the team is aware Carlton then highlight- and is fully confident she ning of the year and she is the team. Coach Carlton that they will have to ed some players for this is up to the task. Lastly, ready to watch her team had a historic first sea- face tough competition upcoming season includ- another rising Senior, earn their success. She son last year, leading the in a difficult conference. ing rising sophomore Michaela Brantley, is ex- says, “whoever earns it is Ladies to their best record Even more so, The La- Brittany Risner who had pected to take on not only going to be the theme of since 1999 and a spot in dies just graduated stand an excellent freshman a large role on the court, this season, you’ve got to the SCAC tournament for out player Desiree Frey, season last year. “Brittany but in a leadership sense earn it. You’ve got to earn the first time in several Carlton spoke on her, “she has a silent fierceness. She as well. Brantley improved every point you’re out on years. Although it was a is not replaceable. She is calm, quiet, and gets tremendously last season the court, you’ve got to historic season last year scored a lot of points for her job done,”says Carl- by becoming more con- earn your playing time, and the Ladies brought in us, she played really good ton. Right now she plans fident in her position and you’ve got earn it.” The 8 freshmen, Coach Carlton defense, and she just did to have Brittany move into becoming more versatile excitement and anticipa- says, “we are not where a lot of good things for a bigger role, but with lots player for the team. Carl- tion is high with the Cen- we want to be, we are not us.” Carlton’s vision to of incoming freshman ton described her having tenary Ladies this year. done yet. We haven’t ac- replace that production there is lots of competi- “an intensity about her” Sports The Conglomerate 7 SEPTEMBER SPORTS SCHEDULE Men’s Soccer Date Opponent Location Time Fri, 08/31 Rhodes Conway, AR 3:00 pm Sun, 09/02 Hendrix Conway, AR 1:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Texas Lutheran* Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Sun, 09/09 Schreiner* Shreveport, LA 12:00 pm Tues, 09/11 Dallas* Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Fri, 09/14 Schreiner Kerrville, TX 2:00 pm Sun, 09/16 Trinity San Antonio, TX 12:00 pm Fri, 09/21 Southwestern* Georgetown, TX 5:00 pm Sun, 09/23 Texas Lutheran* Seguin, TX 12:00 pm Tues, 09/25 Austin* Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Fri, 09/28 Colorado College Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Sun, 09/30 Johnson & Wales* Shreveport, LA 11:00 am *Conference Women’s Soccer Date Opponent Location Time Sat, 09/01 Belhaven Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Wed, 09/05 Milsaps Shreveport, LA 3:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Texas Lutheran* Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Sun, 09/09 Schreiner* Shreveport, LA 2:00 pm Tues, 09/11 Dallas* Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Fri, 09/14 Schreiner* Kerrville, TX 4:00 pm Sun, 09/16 Trinity* San Antonio, TX 2:00 pm Fri, 09/21 Southwestern* Georgetown, TX 7:00 pm Sun, 09/23 Texas Lutheran* Seguin, TX 2:00 pm Tues, 09/25 Austin* Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Sun, 09/30 Johnson & Wales* Shreveport, LA 1:00 pm *Conference Women’s Volleyball Date Opponent Location Time Wed, 08/29 Henderson State Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Fri, 08/31 Concordia Sherman, TX 2:00 pm Fri, 08/31 Louisiana College Sherman, TX 4:00 pm Sat, 09/01 Hendrix Sherman, TX 1:00 pm Sat, 09/01 Hardin-Simmons Sherman, TX 3:00 pm Tues, 09/04 Wiley Marshall, TX 2:00 pm Tues, 09/04 East Texas Baptist Marshall, TX 7:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Central Baptist Conway, AR 3:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Hendrix Conway, AR 7:00 pm Sat, 09/08 Central Baptist Conway, AR 12:00 pm Sat, 09/08 Hendrix Conway, AR 2:00 pm Wed, 09/12 Grambling Shreveport, LA 6:00 pm Fri, 09/14 Trinity Kerrville, TX 5:00 pm Sat, 09/15 Schreiner Kerrville, TX 10:00 am Sat, 09/15 Texas Lutheran Kerrville, TX 2:00 pm Sat, 09/22 Johnson & Wales Kerrville, TX 2:00 pm Sat, 09/22 Southwestern Georgetown, TX 5:00 pm Sun, 09/23 Colorado College Georgetown, TX 10:00 am Sun, 09/23 Dallas Georgetown, TX 2:00 pm Tues, 09/25 Louisiana College Georgetown, TX 7:00 pm Fri, 09/28 LeTourneau Shreveport, LA 6:00 pm *@ SCAC Divisional Crossover Bold indicates Home games 8 The Conglomerate News September 2018 Upcoming Events SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Labor Book Bid Day Day GREEK RECRUITMENT Bazaar - Book Bazaar 4:00 - 9:00 No Classes 9:00 - 4:00 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Audition Highland ZTA Chipotle Jazz & Blues Workshop Fundraiser Festival 2:00 - 4:00 5:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 6:00 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Chapel Service 11:15 - 12:00 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Picasso at the Picasso at Picasso at Lapin Agile the Lapin the Lapin Agile Agile Red River Revel 11:00 - 9:00 30 Picasso at the Lapin Agile Red River Revel 11:00 - 6:00 We need you write now. Join The Conglomerate Contact [email protected] for more information. VOL 108 | ISSUE 2 | NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS Q&A HOMECOMING Recap the results for 2018 Homecoming including Home- coming Court and organization winners. WITH TESSA ANDERSON FEATURES Article by Mathew Stogner L adies and really beautiful things gentlemen, about theatre. I have the the Marjo- opportunity to put my VAPING “EPIDEMIC” rie Lyons own perspective on this Playhouse show. It’s a very excit- Explore what vaping is and the would like to present ing thing. There are also marketing behind them despite an incredible upcoming some things in the show show: The Living Dead that I have the oppor- their known harmful effects. in Denmark. I spoke tunity to change so that with the director, se- the references are more nior Tessa Anderson, to relevant. It’s going to SPORTS get the full details in a be so fun to put my own little Q&A session. spin on this show. First and fore- Ideally, when will most for those who the show begin? don’t know, what’s the basic premise We start rehearsals of Living Dead in on October 1st and the Denmark? show runs November SPORTS SCHEDULE 15th through the 18th! Living Dead in Den- See page 7 for Centenary’s sports mark is a culmination Finally, is there schedule for November and of everything the play- anything you December. wright, Qui Nguyen, would like to say to loves. It is a Taranti- our readers to draw no-esque action story of them to see our three of Shakespeare’s show? CULTURE most awesome women overcoming the evil of Living Dead in Denmark zombie kind. is a show that’s dif- ferent from anything As a student, what get to the beginning of What is something we’ve done in a while. is it like directing rehearsals the more I new to the show If you want to see some a full show? realize how much I have that has never been amazing zombie versus to do. I am most excited done before? Shakespeare character Directing a full show is for rehearsals, where fights, come see this LOCAL HOTSPOTS a very big responsibility the cast will be included Every time a show is show! that is hard to prepare in the work. I get to col- produced there is a dif- Looking for a new local hotspot for. Suddenly there are laborate with my peers ferent perspective put You heard it here, folks! to try out? Read about places like lots of people listening on such a fun project. on the show by different Come down to see the Art Space Shreveport. to you, including people It’s a lot of work, and directors, and it’s com- show! It will be a blast you’re used to listen- the most rewarding kind pletely different every and we all look forward ing to. The closer we of work there is. time. That’s one of the to seeing you there. 2 The Conglomerate News Centenary Archives The Conglomerate Article by Callie Fedd Staff As a student or former ry. Also included are college ern day wonder with their article. Truly it’s nothing to 2018-2019 student of Centenary, publications such as annual new high-density, mobile, be ashamed of. The world chances are you have visited course catalogs, yearbooks, space-saving shelves. Stu- is constantly changing, and the Magale Library at least student newspapers, facul- dents, alumni, and the local with it our media outlets. But once. Whether it be a quick ty newsletters, and alumni community were om the ar- don’t let the joys of the dig- jaunt in between classes to magazines. In conjunction to chives during an open house ital age blind you to the val- Editor-in-chief make use of the free printing, the archives is the Centenary outreach program. This al- ue the written word can still Lauren McHan to find refuge in the desig- Special Collections. The Spe- lowed visitors to see the new have. For instance, only by nated study areas, or to take cial Collections contain arti- changes, Centenary to thank taking the time to visit the an extended stay in the sec- facts such as the individual the donors, and for the vis- archives would you be able ond floor collection, every papers of faculty, students, itors to glimpse some of the to see, up close and personal, Design Editor Centenary attendant has the and alumni of Centenary treasures that the archives the letter that Albert Einstein advantages Magale has to of- College and those in relation has to offer. wrote in 1936 to the Pres- Raegen Petzold fer. However, one of the best to the Louisiana Confer- In today’s world of elec- ident of Centenary Pierce sources it offers is one that ence of the United Methodist tronic media, new platforms Cline. It is only because of many students tend to over- Church. Additionally, there have gradually shifted to the work of archivists such look: the basement of that are documents housed with- phase the written word out. as Chris Brown that we have Copy Editor stately building houses Cen- in that contain a historical For example: you’re at the the vast treasure available to Sarah Dant tenary’s Archives and Special significance from local resi- gas station and they have the us in the form of the Cente- Collections. dents and a collection of past newspaper racks off to the nary archives. So do your- The college archives records of Shreveport orga- side with a funny title. Now, self a favor and venture on contain all permanent re- nizations. However, the most how likely are you to pick up down to the basement level Staff Writers cords of administrative, special documents in the ar- that newspaper and actual- and visit the archive in Ma- historic, or legal value from chives are the John William ly read the article? In con- gale. Stay awhile and journey Abigail Moody throughout decades of Cen- Corrington and Jack London trast to that: you’re scrolling through the past as you im- Alyssa Fyfe tenary’s history. These are collections. through your Facebook feed merse yourself in the history the documents that tell the Over the last summer and see the link to an On- of Centenary! Anthony Castillo enduring history of our col- and spring terms, the ar- ion article with a funny title. Callie Fedd lege and its two predeces- chives received an uplifting What it comes down to is that Archives and Special sor institutions. Included in makeover. Funded by the we’re more likely to dismiss Collections Hours: Jackie McCoy the archives are the board Centenary Muses and a local the written word as not be- Monday-Friday: Mallori Smith of trustee minutes, faculty organization--the William ing worth the effort, but take 9 AM-Noon, minutes, presidents’ papers, C. 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VOL 108 | ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 2018 | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: LAUREN MCHAN C P 2018 NEWS entenary in aris When it comes that I can see a lot more Paris, but as of now It’s been so humbling to to starting of a culture change there is a wider array of meet so many new stu- college, there than the other two.” courses than ever to ap- dents and remember what SERVICE DAY aren’t many ways to top Whether it be the Love peal to every student’s it was like to be in their sending a freshman class Lock bridge, the Eif- unique interests. place and reflect on my New students participate in a to Paris for their first col- fel Tower lighting Although Cen- own personal growth.” service day during their first lege course. For the past up every hour in tenary in Paris is a If given the opportuni- five years, Centenary stu- the middle of the course designed for ty, many upperclassmen weekend at Centenary dents have been the only night, or the endless the freshman class would hop onto a plane students in the nation who pastries and coffee, every year, there and experience Centena- have had the opportunity Paris’s magnificence are usually a few up- ry in Paris all over again FEATURES to start the best four years is unlike any oth- perclassmen who just like these two hard- of their lives in the best er city in the world. tag along. Emma- working RAs who have way possible. Learning be- “This was my first line Dyer, a senior at earned the honor. It’s a life comes a thrill when your time out of North Centenary, spent her changing opportunity that classroom happens to be America and hon- second Centenary sets Centenary students in the city you’re study- estly it was so ex- in Paris course with apart from every other ing. For some freshmen, citing,” says Chris- the freshman class college graduate when it the Centenary in Paris tian Stewart who is along with Rebec- comes to job searching. course is their first inter- a first-year student ca Dunn because of Dr. Smith, a profes- PLASTIC STRAW DEBATE national trip, for others at Centenary but a their achievements sor teaching a Centenary it’s another stamp to add junior in college. as RAs. “Centena- in Paris course this year, The debate surrounding the to their passports, and for “The culture here ry in Paris helped says, “I taught Film Mu- banning of plastic straws grows upperclassmen it’s the is so different and me find my love sic in Paris. This was my time of year to reminisce it’s really awe- of traveling. It second year going to Paris, as more companies get involved on their memories in Par- some to experi- was my first time but the first time I taught is. Centenary in Paris has ence it!” Chris- out of the coun- this course. These students been the most unique and tian took the try during my were my guinea pigs.” Just SPORTS enriching experience that Moulin Rouge: freshman year,” like the freshmen class ties the student body to- Yes We Can Can she says. “Com- bonded with each oth- gether and makes fresh- class and “real- ing back to Paris er in Paris, the professors men feel immediately ly bonded with has been such bonded with them too. at home on our campus. [her] class- an awesome “This year’s freshman There are a variety of mates over experience class was the bomb,” Dr. Centenary in Paris courses [their] expe- because I’ve Smith says. “We had fun freshmen can take, rang- rience in been learn- the entire trip. We ate to- ing from music to science. class.” The ing how gether, sang together, UPCOMING GAMES Each course is connected c o u r s e s to handle laughed together, cried back to the Parisian cul- have been challenges together, and have become Gents and Ladies prepare for the ture so no freshman re- different on my feet lifelong besties. There will upcoming volleyball and soccer ceives a richer experience nearly ev- with the definitely be lots of spa- season than the other. “I took ery year help of the ghetti movie nights at STEM,” Charlie Roppo- of Cen- amazing my house this year!” Dr. lo says. “I liked learning tena- Rebecca Smith’s experience proves things about science that ry in Dunn. that Centenary’s relation- CULTURE I never knew before such ship between students and as the discoveries of sub- faculty is unlike any other stances that I didn’t know college. Small campuses the back story of. For ex- don’t mean small friend ample, the discovery of groups or less of a typi- cellulose by Anselme Pay- cal college experience. It en.” Unlike the majority means tighter bonds with of freshmen, Paris isn’t alumni, faculty, and stu- Charlie Roppolo’s first dents and a richer cul- TOP 20 ANNOUNCEMENT international experi- tural experience than ence. “I’ve been to any other college The Louisiana Film Prize Greece and Italy, student in Ameri- announces its best submissions but what I like ca could receive. for 2018 about Paris is 2 The Conglomerate Feature Meet the Plastics Article by Callie Fedd In today’s mindful  While these measures which recycling is not an minor inconveniences aspect of this issue? No, world, it seems as may seem extreme to option--the only choice to us, but they in no way there isn’t. But there are though we have a new some, the reasoning is is to wait years for plas- greatly impact our ability compromises that can movement gaining trac- sound. Early 2018 data tic to degrade. And while to function in this world. be made to the benefit of tion every minute. One of from Ocean Conservan- it may seem to eventu- While that may be the all. It is true that plastic the most recent being the cy’s TIDES system shows ally disappear, it never case for most, there are straws do add to the al- campaign to end the use that straws and stirrers really does. In reality, others in this world that ready great impact plastic of plastic straws. make-up roughly 3% of plastic breaks down into live with disabilities. To makes on our environ-  Already many cities recovered trash from our smaller pieces that stay those people--wheth- ment. Yet, in the end their have implemented ordi- oceans. Various oth- in the atmosphere for an er their disabilities be aid must be taken into nances that would allow er statistics contribute insurmountable amount physical or mental--the account as well. them to enforce penalties to showing the overall of time--all the while ban on plastic straws can  Consider this: Con- against those that fail to effects our use of plastic releasing chemicals that mean an affectation on tinue with promoting the uphold the ban, cease, has caused, but nothing are not only harmful to how they can function in general disuse of plastic and desist. While Seattle, more so than a specific our ecosystems but affect this world. Now, these straws, but instead of Washington holds the instance. In 2015, a video humans as well. facts are in no way made spending money on en- honor of being the first went viral of researchers  With so many nega- to reduce the impact that forcing penalties for their city to institute a ban- in Costa Rica extracting tives relating to the use the use of plastic has on use--spend that money -the state of California a plastic straw from the of plastic straws, it would our ecosystems. At the on finding ways to recycle was not far behind. In nostril of a sea turtle. It seem cut and dry in the same time, no figure them as well as putting the city of Santa Barbara, can be assumed that said issue of their illegality. or statistic can change in the effort to punishing the local government has video was the proverbi- But what would happen the fact that completely those that break litter gone as far as to make al straw that broke the in the absence of these eliminating the use of laws. Thereby helping the handout of a plastic camel’s back; suddenly plastic nuisances? The plastic straws could have lessen the impact on the straw a crime punishable many were forced to see three most common a negative impact on the environment as well as by jail time. This makes it the effects our decisions alternatives that have quality of life of certain giving leeway to those legal to imprison a waiter have on the world. In started to emerge in their individuals. Many of the that may find the need to who hands out a handful response, activism in the absence are the use of people most affected by request a plastic straw. of plastic straws during name of our oceans sky- recyclable lids, biode- this ban are just as big of At the end of the day, all their shift for six months rocketed, with the main gradable paper straws, environmental activists anyone can do is con- per plastic straw. States focus being on the elim- and even reusable metal and adopt the uses of the tribute in any small way and local governments ination of plastic straws straws. Now, while all alternatives when it is that may present itself to are not the only ones to from our society. While have thought of and seen feasible for them. Yet for them. Whether it be by implement plans. Cor- most of our plastic does the effect of our decisions the cases in which the volunteering with clean- porations and businesses seem to end up as detritus in our oceans, there is an alternatives are unusable, up efforts, donating to such as SeaWorld Enter- of our world’s oceans to aspect of the debate that should disabled people organizations like Ocean tainment, Alaska Air- unlawful littering; it is most able-bodied, ev- be forced to compromise Conservancy, getting lines, and Starbucks have true that everyday land- eryday average Joe’s have their quality of life in the your own packet of paper created their own envi- fills are filling up even never considered. For the pursuit of a cause that straws alternatives, or ronment-oriented plans. more as our plastic piles able-bodied, could be solved in another even just reading articles Starbucks’ being to phase up. This happens because the alter- way? and educating others. out the use of the costs associated with natives in  In issues Anyone can help if they’d plastic finding ways to the absence such as these, like--do your research straws in all safely recycle of plastic it’s easy to say and find your own way of 28,000 of plastics--for straws are that one way is today! their loca- some pieces in really of the right way. tions by the no issue to Is there one year 2020. use. At most grand solution they’re to solve every Feature The Conglomerate 3 Crazy The Most Bestest Good College Advice Available Movie Article by Abigail Moody Review by Raegen Petzold Crazy Rich Asians finally brings back romantic comedies as a blockbust- er genre. It’s been years since movies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, or 27 Dresses have done well in theaters; the genre has been handed over Welcome, dear freshmen, to the wonderful world that is Centenary College! You’ve finally made it out of high to services like Netflix school and are onto bigger places (Well, actually, for most of you probably smaller, but you get the idea). instead. But Crazy Rich College is a completely new experience, and all the rules you knew from high school have gone out the window. So Asians gained a great deal here’s five helpful tips for how to be the most successful you during your four-year* adventure here at Centenary! of hype before its release. Much of the anticipation 1. Skip class whenever 3. Don’t bother doing your 5. Be as noisy as possible in Now that you have all came from the all-Asian possible. homework. the dorms. the knowledge necessary cast, unprecedented for a Going to class is totally While you’re busy avoid- Let’s face the facts; the to succeed socially and Hollywood movie. overrated. You’ll definite- ing all human contact, dorm walls and ceiling are academically, you can go  The movie pays no ly never need to hear any make sure none of that hardly sound proof. Your forth with unwavering attention to the Asian ste- of the information and can new found free time is put neighbors will hear a lot confidence since every- reotypes usually portrayed just copy someone else’s towards actually doing anyway, and you should one knows “C’s get de- in Hollywood movies, such notes. Stories of profes- your homework. Even if make it your mission grees!” With these tips in as the ‘Asian Hair Streak’ sors asking your where- those problems are worth to make sure they hear mind, you should be able that came under much abouts when you skip are 10% of your grade, a 70 everything. This applies to stubbornly conquer criticism recently. Rachel just rumors spread by is still a passing grade, especially if you’re on every challenge Centenary Chu is a smart, confident, Admissions, so you can so who cares, right? The the second floor. There’s throws your way! and resilient central char- live worry free knowing professor will totally give just nothing as exciting acter who does not need a that English department bonus work if you failed to for students living on the *Or five months… Maybe purple streak in her hair attendance policy won’t do the work the first time. ground floor as hearing six years… You do you... to prove she is indepen- be taken seriously. the students above play- dent and capable. Not only 4. Procrastinate like your ing soccer in the hallway does her character defy 2. Avoid any and all cam- life depends on it. or … *ahem* … reorga- racial stereotypes, but pus involvement. While you now know you nizing their furniture at 3 the typical awkward, lost Don’t get involved with don’t need to do minor AM. Dorm lobbies are also rom-com woman as well. any campus activities. homework assignments at a great place to complete- Before Crazzy Rich Asians, There’s so many to choose all, some major stuff like ly ignore quiet hours, most Asian men were not from that you’ll never find papers (gross) and proj- because it’s obvious no portrayed as sexy, lead- the right one for you any- ects (*faints in terror*) one ever needs to sleep or ing men, but the movie way. The events that CAB must be completed to study. So keep the volume changes that as well. and RHA spend months make it through a course. cranked to maximum,   Crazy Rich Asians is planning are definitely not The best course of action your neighbors will love artistically reminiscent worth your time even if when presented with such you for it! of The Great Gatsby soun- there’s loads of free stuff a dreaded task is to put it track with a southeastern up for grabs, and SGA off as long as you possi- influence. Notable mo- and RHA’s policy work bly can. The best papers ments of the film included will never accomplish are the unedited ones you when familiar tracks such anything (because obvi- write at 3 AM the night as Coldplays’s “Yellow” ously putting together an before it’s due right after and Madonna’s “Mate- off-campus living policy your latest 13-hr Netflix rial Girl” in traditional and gaining 24/7 student binge. Mandarin. The tracks access to the mailboxes seamlessly fit within the were just flukes on their production and paid hom- part). Who wants to enjoy age to pop culture while free food trucks and pet- staying unique to its roots. ting zoos anyway? You’re   Crazy Rich Asians is in better off staying in your local theatres. dorm avoiding all human contact. 4 The Conglomerate News Service, Yay! Article by Jackie McCoy the organization goes nate out.” Other students through 2.5 tons of food commented that although bags each months. Fresh- what they did at the Sal- man omit helped the vation Army that morn- facility to replenish their ing did not make a huge food supply. In addition to impact in their own lives, sorting and packing food, they knew that they made students also helped or- a difference for the em- ganize Christmas toys and ployees at the Salvation clothing, build shelves, Army, the people who and distribute school visit the Salvation Army, supplies for the families and even the pedestrians who are in need. that were just passing by. Some other freshmen Regardless of which helped at our communi- activity that students ty’s local Salvation Army. participated in, whether Several students worked the impact itself was big on updating the buildings or small, each and every landscape out front in or- student came away with der to make the organiza- a remarkable experience On Saturday August 4, unteers of America, and large impact in their new tion look more welcom- from their freshman ori- Centenary College´s even cleaned up the Cen- community. As students ing. They picked up trash, entation service day. Not incoming freshman class tenary Community Garde worked together to box trimmed the hedges and only did they take away divided into groups and omit. up and organize food bushes, and pulled weeds. amazing experiences, but dispersed themselves At the food bank of the for the senior citizens of According to one student, they also learned exactly throughout the com- Northwest, approximate- their community, they Abigail Cruice, ¨It was what Centenary College munity of Shreveport, ly 30 students worked grew closer together as very uplifting because of Louisiana is all about- Louisiana in order to together to pack and well through the act of when people would pass -making a difference take part in a service day. organize over 100 boxes kindness that they were by they would comment in their student’s lives Students went to the food that will be donated to performing. about how appreciative and in the community in bank, helped with Red senior citizens all across The students who they were that we came which they live in. Service Cross, worked at Com- the community. Omit volunteered at Com- on our Saturday morning day has excited each and mon Grounds, unpacked students who took part mon Grounds, which is when we could be doing every new student in Cen- Salvation Army vehicles, in this said that they felt a community center in anything else and instead tenary´s Class of 2022. painted fences at Vol- as though they made a Shreveport, learned that helped the less fortu- Choir Camp Article by Payton Fowler It’s the beginning of the Another important part The new members also Fall semester, so that of Choir Camp is learning had a really great time at means that the Centenary the choir’s history. Every choir camp. College Choir has gone year the choir competes to Choir Camp at Camp in the Clyde Knox where “We actually did Bethany. Choir Camp is two teams led by the Vice bond even if we didn’t an extremely important Presidents of the choir realize it while it was component of the Choir’s face off against each other happening. We really success throughout the in a choir knowledge are a choir family” year. The choir is intro- trivia challenge. After an duced to the entire reper- impressive win Female says Freshman Pete toire for the year during Vice President Emmaline Vasquez. After a week at the week. This year’s Dyer says: Choir Camp the Centena- theme is Deep Roots. This ry College Choir is ready comes from the choir’s “I’m so proud of the to take on the 2018-2019 connections to the Meth- work that everyone year! The Choir hopes to odist Church and south- did preparing for our see you at Rhapsody! ern heritage. Senior Grace end of camp friendly Willis says: competition, but I’m especially proud of the “This year’s reper- amazing ladies I had toire is fun, emotional, the honor of leading and steeped in history. into battle. All of the Our introduction to girls are total badass- the music promises an es on their own. They incredible experience didn’t need me to win for the audience at the Clyde Knox Cup.” Rhapsody!” Culture The Conglomerate 5 Viva La Film Prize Article by Tristan Bennett The night of Friday Prize Fest. Other festi- films as both profession- August 10th changed vals cover areas such as als and amateurs com- the lives of 20 groups of music, cuisine, and even pete with each other. The creative people in the startup businesses. The topics of the films vary Shreveport Bossier area. festival itself showcases as well with some being In the Robinson Film the final top 20 films on comedic and lighthearted Center, the filmmakers the big screen in various and others being dark and raised their tequila shots, locations in downtown horror driven. dubbed the “Fruit of the Shreveport such as the  The film prize is a Agave,” and they chant- Robinson Film Center and unique part of the long ed “Viva La Film Prize” the historic Strand The- relationship with Shreve- three times before cele- ater. People that attend port and the film in- brating the selection of the festival watch and dustry. It celebrates the the 20 finalists. then vote for their favor- film culture of the city  The Louisiana Film ite to win the grand prize. and provides downtown Prize is a regional short  What makes this com- with a fun-filled week- film festival where film- petition unique is that it end drawing hundreds of makers from any back- is Shreveport and North- people from around the ground come together to west Louisiana oriented country. If you would like compete for the top prize, with all films shot in a to find out more about the $50,000 and massive certain radius around the films that have been se- publicity. Founded in 2012 Shreveport Bossier area. lected for this year’s Prize by Gregory Kallenberg, Besides the area restric- Fest or reserve tickets for the Film Prize is now in tion, filmmakers are free the festival this October its seventh year and is to produce to their heart’s fifth and sixth go to www. part of a larger group of content. This shows the prizefest.org festivals known as the true creativity in some NOW PLAYING @ THE ROBINSON FILM CENTER Opens Sept. 7 Opens Sept. 14 Sept. 7 - 13 6 The Conglomerate Culture It’s Me, Nicki, and Ari Article by Payton Fowler Nicki Minaj and Ariana uses her music to express Grande. You know her sexuality and promote them. You love them. They female empowerment. love each other! This is “Queen” starts off with clear based on the fact the sultry song “Ganja that they have been col- Burns.” It’s sophisti- laborating musically since cated and sets the tone 2014 and are featured in for the rest of the album. five songs together. They The tone being a level of even have each other on superiority and ferocity. their newest albums! Nicki then calls out several Nicki released “Queen” on fellow rappers in “Barbie August 10th which fea- Dreams” including Drake tures Ariana in the song and DJ Khaled making it “Bed” and Ariana released an instant classic. At the Sweetener on August 17th end of “Chun Swae” Nicki featuring Nicki in “the addresses the listener, light is coming.” And yet, pointing out the fact that the people of the inter- the song marks the half- net still want to compare way point of the album. these talented women. She also uses this time Ariana and Nicki have to tell all of her fans that both responded to the she loves them. We love drama and neither of them a compassionate queen. are having it! So instead “Come See About Me” is of pitting these incredible one of the few vulnerable artists against each oth- songs Nicki has on this er, I am going to review album. It’s very intimate black and white covers. his, you may like her other the album is really fun them and let you decide and personal and shows a This album focuses on songs more. “R.E.M” is and shows a sweet side of which you like more! After side of Nicki she doesn’t positivity, love, and all- a dreamlike song about Ariana we didn’t see in her all, it’s 2018 and women put on display very of- around good energy. The falling in love hard and last album “Dangerous support other women, ten. At the end of the day album starts off with the fast. Ariana champions Woman.” not tear each other down. “Queen” is about Nicki song I was most excited feminism and sex posi-  “Queen” and “Sweet- Let’s get to it! showing the world what for, “raindrops.” Unfortu- tivity in her controversial ener” are a lot of fun to  Nicki Minaj’s fourth she’s made of and why nately, the song is only 37 anthem “God is a wom- listen to and both albums studio album “Queen” she’s THE queen, and I seconds long, so that was an.” Grande addresses her have a bunch of bops. Both is full of passion. It si- think she accomplishes disappointing. This album anxiety in “breathin.” She artists try out new, cre- multaneously seems as that! features Pharrell Williams has been very vocal about ative, and exciting sounds if Nicki is trying to prove  Ariana Grande’s Sweet- on “blazed” and he’s also the effects the Manches- that propel their careers herself as the queen while ener is very different from one of the producers. If ter attacks at her concert forward. They are both also relishing in all of her her past three studio you like Pharrell’s mu- in May 2017 have had on really good and you should previous success. Nicki albums. The album cover sic, you’ll like the songs her mental health. “good- give both of them a listen! doesn’t shy away from art is in color, setting it he worked on, but if you night n go” is a personal anything per usual. She apart from her past three aren’t the biggest fan of favorite of mine. Overall, Volleyball Season Article by Anthony Castillo The Centenary Ladies complished what we want is to “spread the wealth tion, as there will be on that fires up and moti- Volleyball Team is to accomplish.” Carlton’s around.” She plans to the whole team. Rising vates the team. Carlton is looking to build upon the expectations continue have a lot more setups and senior Hailey Lawson is confident in her team for success from their strong with communication on have teammates in scor- expected to take on a larg- the upcoming season and season last year and head the court and hard work ing positions in the middle er role. Carlton plans to is excited to get to work. coach Caroline Carlton is off of it. this season, not so heavy have her fill most of the Carlton described having excited to continue re- Moving forward this on the outside. void left by Desiree Frey, a clean slate at the begin- branding expectations of season, the team is aware Carlton then highlight- and is fully confident she ning of the year and she is the team. Coach Carlton that they will have to ed some players for this is up to the task. Lastly, ready to watch her team had a historic first sea- face tough competition upcoming season includ- another rising Senior, earn their success. She son last year, leading the in a difficult conference. ing rising sophomore Michaela Brantley, is ex- says, “whoever earns it is Ladies to their best record Even more so, The La- Brittany Risner who had pected to take on not only going to be the theme of since 1999 and a spot in dies just graduated stand an excellent freshman a large role on the court, this season, you’ve got to the SCAC tournament for out player Desiree Frey, season last year. “Brittany but in a leadership sense earn it. You’ve got to earn the first time in several Carlton spoke on her, “she has a silent fierceness. She as well. Brantley improved every point you’re out on years. Although it was a is not replaceable. She is calm, quiet, and gets tremendously last season the court, you’ve got to historic season last year scored a lot of points for her job done,”says Carl- by becoming more con- earn your playing time, and the Ladies brought in us, she played really good ton. Right now she plans fident in her position and you’ve got earn it.” The 8 freshmen, Coach Carlton defense, and she just did to have Brittany move into becoming more versatile excitement and anticipa- says, “we are not where a lot of good things for a bigger role, but with lots player for the team. Carl- tion is high with the Cen- we want to be, we are not us.” Carlton’s vision to of incoming freshman ton described her having tenary Ladies this year. done yet. We haven’t ac- replace that production there is lots of competi- “an intensity about her” Sports The Conglomerate 7 SEPTEMBER SPORTS SCHEDULE Men’s Soccer Date Opponent Location Time Fri, 08/31 Rhodes Conway, AR 3:00 pm Sun, 09/02 Hendrix Conway, AR 1:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Texas Lutheran* Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Sun, 09/09 Schreiner* Shreveport, LA 12:00 pm Tues, 09/11 Dallas* Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Fri, 09/14 Schreiner Kerrville, TX 2:00 pm Sun, 09/16 Trinity San Antonio, TX 12:00 pm Fri, 09/21 Southwestern* Georgetown, TX 5:00 pm Sun, 09/23 Texas Lutheran* Seguin, TX 12:00 pm Tues, 09/25 Austin* Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Fri, 09/28 Colorado College Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Sun, 09/30 Johnson & Wales* Shreveport, LA 11:00 am *Conference Women’s Soccer Date Opponent Location Time Sat, 09/01 Belhaven Shreveport, LA 5:00 pm Wed, 09/05 Milsaps Shreveport, LA 3:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Texas Lutheran* Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Sun, 09/09 Schreiner* Shreveport, LA 2:00 pm Tues, 09/11 Dallas* Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Fri, 09/14 Schreiner* Kerrville, TX 4:00 pm Sun, 09/16 Trinity* San Antonio, TX 2:00 pm Fri, 09/21 Southwestern* Georgetown, TX 7:00 pm Sun, 09/23 Texas Lutheran* Seguin, TX 2:00 pm Tues, 09/25 Austin* Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Sun, 09/30 Johnson & Wales* Shreveport, LA 1:00 pm *Conference Women’s Volleyball Date Opponent Location Time Wed, 08/29 Henderson State Shreveport, LA 7:00 pm Fri, 08/31 Concordia Sherman, TX 2:00 pm Fri, 08/31 Louisiana College Sherman, TX 4:00 pm Sat, 09/01 Hendrix Sherman, TX 1:00 pm Sat, 09/01 Hardin-Simmons Sherman, TX 3:00 pm Tues, 09/04 Wiley Marshall, TX 2:00 pm Tues, 09/04 East Texas Baptist Marshall, TX 7:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Central Baptist Conway, AR 3:00 pm Fri, 09/07 Hendrix Conway, AR 7:00 pm Sat, 09/08 Central Baptist Conway, AR 12:00 pm Sat, 09/08 Hendrix Conway, AR 2:00 pm Wed, 09/12 Grambling Shreveport, LA 6:00 pm Fri, 09/14 Trinity Kerrville, TX 5:00 pm Sat, 09/15 Schreiner Kerrville, TX 10:00 am Sat, 09/15 Texas Lutheran Kerrville, TX 2:00 pm Sat, 09/22 Johnson & Wales Kerrville, TX 2:00 pm Sat, 09/22 Southwestern Georgetown, TX 5:00 pm Sun, 09/23 Colorado College Georgetown, TX 10:00 am Sun, 09/23 Dallas Georgetown, TX 2:00 pm Tues, 09/25 Louisiana College Georgetown, TX 7:00 pm Fri, 09/28 LeTourneau Shreveport, LA 6:00 pm *@ SCAC Divisional Crossover Bold indicates Home games 8 The Conglomerate News September 2018 Upcoming Events SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Labor Book Bid Day Day GREEK RECRUITMENT Bazaar - Book Bazaar 4:00 - 9:00 No Classes 9:00 - 4:00 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Audition Highland ZTA Chipotle Jazz & Blues Workshop Fundraiser Festival 2:00 - 4:00 5:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 6:00 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Chapel Service 11:15 - 12:00 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Picasso at the Picasso at Picasso at Lapin Agile the Lapin the Lapin Agile Agile Red River Revel 11:00 - 9:00 30 Picasso at the Lapin Agile Red River Revel 11:00 - 6:00 We need you write now. Join The Conglomerate Contact [email protected] for more information. VOL 108 | ISSUE 2 | NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS Q&A HOMECOMING Recap the results for 2018 Homecoming including Home- coming Court and organization winners. WITH TESSA ANDERSON FEATURES Article by Mathew Stogner L adies and really beautiful things gentlemen, about theatre. I have the the Marjo- opportunity to put my VAPING “EPIDEMIC” rie Lyons own perspective on this Playhouse show. It’s a very excit- Explore what vaping is and the would like to present ing thing. There are also marketing behind them despite an incredible upcoming some things in the show show: The Living Dead that I have the oppor- their known harmful effects. in Denmark. I spoke tunity to change so that with the director, se- the references are more nior Tessa Anderson, to relevant. It’s going to SPORTS get the full details in a be so fun to put my own little Q&A session. spin on this show. First and fore- Ideally, when will most for those who the show begin? don’t know, what’s the basic premise We start rehearsals of Living Dead in on October 1st and the Denmark? show runs November SPORTS SCHEDULE 15th through the 18th! Living Dead in Den- See page 7 for Centenary’s sports mark is a culmination Finally, is there schedule for November and of everything the play- anything you December. wright, Qui Nguyen, would like to say to loves. It is a Taranti- our readers to draw no-esque action story of them to see our three of Shakespeare’s show? CULTURE most awesome women overcoming the evil of Living Dead in Denmark zombie kind. is a show that’s dif- ferent from anything As a student, what get to the beginning of What is something we’ve done in a while. is it like directing rehearsals the more I new to the show If you want to see some a full show? realize how much I have that has never been amazing zombie versus to do. I am most excited done before? Shakespeare character Directing a full show is for rehearsals, where fights, come see this LOCAL HOTSPOTS a very big responsibility the cast will be included Every time a show is show! that is hard to prepare in the work. I get to col- produced there is a dif- Looking for a new local hotspot for. Suddenly there are laborate with my peers ferent perspective put You heard it here, folks! to try out? Read about places like lots of people listening on such a fun project. on the show by different Come down to see the Art Space Shreveport. to you, including people It’s a lot of work, and directors, and it’s com- show! It will be a blast you’re used to listen- the most rewarding kind pletely different every and we all look forward ing to. The closer we of work there is. time. That’s one of the to seeing you there. 2 The Conglomerate News Centenary Archives The Conglomerate Article by Callie Fedd Staff As a student or former ry. Also included are college ern day wonder with their article. Truly it’s nothing to 2018-2019 student of Centenary, publications such as annual new high-density, mobile, be ashamed of. The world chances are you have visited course catalogs, yearbooks, space-saving shelves. Stu- is constantly changing, and the Magale Library at least student newspapers, facul- dents, alumni, and the local with it our media outlets. But once. Whether it be a quick ty newsletters, and alumni community were om the ar- don’t let the joys of the dig- jaunt in between classes to magazines. In conjunction to chives during an open house ital age blind you to the val- Editor-in-chief make use of the free printing, the archives is the Centenary outreach program. This al- ue the written word can still Lauren McHan to find refuge in the desig- Special Collections. The Spe- lowed visitors to see the new have. For instance, only by nated study areas, or to take cial Collections contain arti- changes, Centenary to thank taking the time to visit the an extended stay in the sec- facts such as the individual the donors, and for the vis- archives would you be able ond floor collection, every papers of faculty, students, itors to glimpse some of the to see, up close and personal, Design Editor Centenary attendant has the and alumni of Centenary treasures that the archives the letter that Albert Einstein advantages Magale has to of- College and those in relation has to offer. wrote in 1936 to the Pres- Raegen Petzold fer. However, one of the best to the Louisiana Confer- In today’s world of elec- ident of Centenary Pierce sources it offers is one that ence of the United Methodist tronic media, new platforms Cline. It is only because of many students tend to over- Church. Additionally, there have gradually shifted to the work of archivists such look: the basement of that are documents housed with- phase the written word out. as Chris Brown that we have Copy Editor stately building houses Cen- in that contain a historical For example: you’re at the the vast treasure available to Sarah Dant tenary’s Archives and Special significance from local resi- gas station and they have the us in the form of the Cente- Collections. dents and a collection of past newspaper racks off to the nary archives. So do your- The college archives records of Shreveport orga- side with a funny title. Now, self a favor and venture on contain all permanent re- nizations. However, the most how likely are you to pick up down to the basement level Staff Writers cords of administrative, special documents in the ar- that newspaper and actual- and visit the archive in Ma- historic, or legal value from chives are the John William ly read the article? In con- gale. Stay awhile and journey Abigail Moody throughout decades of Cen- Corrington and Jack London trast to that: you’re scrolling through the past as you im- Alyssa Fyfe tenary’s history. These are collections. through your Facebook feed merse yourself in the history the documents that tell the Over the last summer and see the link to an On- of Centenary! Anthony Castillo enduring history of our col- and spring terms, the ar- ion article with a funny title. Callie Fedd lege and its two predeces- chives received an uplifting What it comes down to is that Archives and Special sor institutions. Included in makeover. Funded by the we’re more likely to dismiss Collections Hours: Jackie McCoy the archives are the board Centenary Muses and a local the written word as not be- Monday-Friday: Mallori Smith of trustee minutes, faculty organization--the William ing worth the effort, but take 9 AM-Noon, minutes, presidents’ papers, C. Woolf Foundation--the the ten minutes needed to 1 PM-5PM Mathew Stogner and records of the offices and archives took a turn from bypass the popup ads just to Payton Fowler departments of Centena- seventies decor to a mod- read a lackluster Facebook Sabrina Handal Social Media Manager Payton Fowler Comics Leah Baer-Hinsey

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