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The investigation resulted in the arrest of two students for violations of Georgia Law. Jan. 18, 10:02 p.m.: Resident Assistants called to report the smell of marijuana coming from inside a dorm room at Lakeside Village. Officers searched the room and the investigation is continuing.

Jan. 20, 8:13 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person wearing a trench coat walking around Coastal Place Apartments looking into rooms and cars.

Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone.

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Editor in chief.............................. Drew Miller editorinchief@ccga.edu DESIGN EDITOR ............................. Alvin Fernando copyeditor@ccga.edu WEB EDITOR ...................................... Kara Neisen webeditor@ccga.edu SPOrts EDItor ..................... Garrett Dutton sportseditor@ccga.edu Ad Manager ................................. Lexi Holloway admanager@ccga.edu ADVISOR ......................................... Andrew Smith asmith@ccga.edu

Staff Writers & Contributors: C. Garrett. Dutton Alaric Shearer Nathan Harris Kara Neisen

Na’Chanelle Brown Zach Dismer Jay Landow Drew Miller

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Reports are provided by the College of Coastal Georgia Police Department.

Jan. 12, 3:30 p.m.: Officers assisted Brunswick Police Department with a combative patient at the Emergency Room of the Southeast Georgia Health System.

Jan. 13, 11:15 a.m.: Officers investigated a call to 911 that had initiated from the Academic Building.

The call was unfounded.

Jan. 17, 12:30 a.m.: Officers responded to Coastal Place Apartments in reference to a complaint of loud music that had been repeatedly coming from an upstairs room. Contact was made with the occupants of the room and they were issued a verbal warning.

Jan. 17, 12:51 a.m.: While investigating a noise violation at Coastal Place Apartments, officers discovered an alcohol

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Notice: Unauthorized removal of multiple copies from a distribution site constitutes theft under Georgia law, a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine and/or jail time. The advertiser is responsible for all information in a given ad. Students should beware of disclaimers presented in the ads, which are previously screened by our staff before placement in our publication.

Major: Public Administration, Concentration: Public Management Born and raised in the Glynn County area, Lexi graduated from McIntosh County Academy in 2010 and immediately started attending the College of Coastal Georgia. Lexi has been a dancer for the last twenty years where she even took time away from college to dance professionally both in Orlando and Atlanta. Currently, she is a full-time teacher and choreographer at Studio South Performing Arts Center and Steps of Faith Dance Studio. Her passion is teaching students, of all ages, to find their creativity in dancing and hopes to continue teaching for many years to come.

To ease stress and make life a little bit more fun, Lexi enjoys painting, playing the piano and anything that requires some creativity. She credits her five-year-old German Shepherd, Buck, as her beach buddy where they spend as much time as they can chasing seagulls and peeing way too close to strangers... wait, no, those are just Buck’s favorite things to do. But really, Lexi usually can’t be spotted without her furry best friend and takes to the beach for paddle boarding, running, or swimming as much as possible. She currently lives on Saint Simons and wouldn’t trade her island life for the world.

Although Lexi loves living on the Coast, she enjoys nothing more than traveling the globe. Since sixteen, Lexi has traveled to France, Africa, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico and several other locations.

She loves meeting new people and is fascinated by different cultures. This is why Lexi enjoys attending CCGA. She loves how the diversity of the students brings a new element to her small town and hopes that with her new position as advertising manager, she can help provide CCGA students with more connections to the surrounding community.

She is excited to be a part of The Crow’s Nest for Spring semester!

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Music’s Role in American Cultural Movements

“Change comes culturally. That’s the real change: the cultural change. When people’s attitudes change, the politics will follow the culture, and that is clearly shown in the 60’s” - Dr. Chris Wilhelm

Nathan Harris Crow’s Nest Contributor T h o u g h progress can be made with any new idea, the proper timing and presentation of an idea can change the world. At key moments in history, innovations have been made that would proceed to redirect the future in unexpected ways. These advances, being made in all facets of life, better our standard of living and often even change the way we think.

While many concepts have shaken our schools of thought, few, if any, continually influence our culture and ideals the way music has.

Although music has been around since the beginning of recorded history, it would not play a significant role in American cultural revolution until the 1950s, with the rise of the Beat Generation. This generation, tired of the standards that had been placed upon them by their parents and social norms, looked to the evolving jazz and blues communities within African American culture. Not only were these styles of music different from the traditional songs and hymnals of previous generations, but they were also looked down upon by many white Americans because of the association with African Americans. Because of the social taboo around jazz and blues, and the variety and complexity of these new styles, this new generation unintentionally, or intentionally, helped spawn what would become modern music.

Elvis Presley would emerge in the 1950s as one of the first major figures to influence American society through music. He was such a major figure, that he was dubbed “The King of Rock and Roll.” Many people contest this title, but as a white male playing black music in a time where segregation was still a present issue, he has some merit towards his stature. His clear disregard for the ignorant and hate filled custom of segregation and the embracing of a culture (that would, unexpectedly, Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando

change the face of the planet) attracted many progressive thinkers. As if this was not radical and interesting enough, his scandalous and provocative dance moves would attract many more eyes of a discontented generation. His performances of black music in a white dominated society embodied the idea of racial equality. But, just because the Beat youth shared his social values, it does not mean everyone had mutual feelings (In fact, he had negative sentiments of him from many in both the white and black communities).

Perhaps these actions alone could have gone nationally unnoticed, but alongside the desegregation of public schools, they helped encourage this concept as a social movement in America and secure it in the conciousness of many Americans.

The 1960s would bring desegregation and a progression in values amongst the counter-culture within America. What had been, at first, a breaking of cultural molds, shifted towards the issue of the Vietnam War. With men being drafted for a prolonged war that many felt was futile and pointless, anti-war sentiment grew rapidly. At the forefront of this movement were a plethora of musicians turned activists, namely John Lennon and the Beatles. Though the Beatles had already built themselves a huge fan basis with their musical innovations, their following exponentially grew with their message of peace and love in a time of war. The fact that they coupled this train of thought with their music, presented these ideas to many Americans looking for an image to rally behind. Sophomore Lane Silva, a Business Marketing major and aspiring sound technician, says, “The recording and writing processes they incorporated (and innovated) played a huge part in why their words influenced so many. Their creative processes were continually raising the bar musically, and when you have gained that

much weight in a developing industry, it is hard for people to not listen to you.”

As John Lennon would stand out from the Beatles to individually champion the issue of the time, this movement would apply even more pressure on the US government.

Led Zeppelin, following in the footsteps of Elvis and the Beatles in the two decades before, would continue this trend of social (and musical) change into the 1970s. They would help fuel the anti-war movement, though their influence would grow into something more than just a message of peace. Their rise towards the end of Vietnam would reach a point when the passions of the American counter-culture were at their highest. These passions would coincide with the evolution of rock music and what many would consider the birth of heavy metal. Their “informal” attire and raw sound would be perceived by youths across the globe as a call to discard the rigid and stagnant structures of society that their ancestors had set in stone years before.

Not only would Zeppelin serve as an inspiration to throw free the social shackles of generations passed, but they would also secure their place as figures from which the idea of creative and social freedom was exemplified and to serve as encouragement to those who seek to express themselves in a world that tries to put down or stomp out that which stands out from the status quo.

Though fame has brought these artists much attention, their fame came because of the way they presented themselves.

Maybe they didn't intend to create such a following and maybe they didn’t even realize the timing of their presentation, but regardless of their initial intentions, they embraced the issues of the era and pushed for change steadfastly against many who would oppose them. Not only did they have social resistance, but they also had to build their legacy before their message

would be taken seriously. This was a time before the internet, and the only way these artists would be noticed would be to make themselves separate from the rest of the musicians at the time (Elvis with his pelvic thrusts, the Beatles with their articulation and song composition, and Led Zeppelin's howling guitars and complete abandonment of traditional “professionalism”). As these artists would put their life into their music, they would gain fame and influence, and as their messages would be embraced, a change in the values of society (particularly American society) would come about.

“Change comes culturally. That's the real change: the cultural change. When people’s attitudes change, the politics will follow the culture, and that is clearly shown in the 60s,” says Assistant Professor of History, Dr. Chris Wilhelm.

It is very easy to become disheartened in a world that requires such a struggle just to be heard, especially when many other people have the spotlight handed to them.

Remember, no matter what you are trying to accomplish, be it building a career or making a cultural change, challenges will rise to hinder you from achieving your goals. The trick is to be relentless in your pursuits. Don't give up, because if you give up, then what do you have? Not only should you be unfaltering, but you also have to make yourself stand out from everyone else. Maybe it's your style of clothing, maybe it's your dance moves, or maybe you are just doing something that nobody has every thought of before.

Figure these things out and don't give up when you think it's your time to make a move, and you may just find your goals accomplished. Remember, it will be hard, but if you succeed, not only will you have shown that you are stronger than the many who have tried and failed, but you will have achieved your goals.

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Students Give Back to College Employee

Students, Brittany Jones and Emily Ryan flank CCGA employee Elizabeth Waye who will be the recipient of this year’s Habitat for Humanity home.

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Kara Neisen Web Editor Mya Ovesen, a junior business major on the College of Coastal Georgia’s volleyball team, eagerly arrived on the Habitat for Humanity construction site, greeting her friends and teammates.

But there was one person she was exceptionally happy to embrace.

Ovesen hugged Ms. Elizabeth Waye, a staff member at the College of Coastal Georgia and exclaimed how happy she was to see here there.

Bert Brown, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity for Glynn County, welcomed everyone and was proud to announce that this particular house will be number 77 for the Glynn County area.

In 2013, Habitat for Humanity of Glynn County started a strong partnership with CCGA, leaving majority of the volunteers to be Coastal students, faculty, and staff.

Brown was ecstatic to introduce that the future homeowner of this Habitat house would belong to Ms. Waye.

“I had no idea when I ran up and hugged her, I’d be helping Ms. Waye build a new home,” Ovesen said.

“I thought she was volunteering. It just put a smile on everyone’s face.”

Brown further explained that Ms. Waye came to his office about 18 months ago to turn in her application due to living in either subsidized, overcrowded or unsafe housing. Shortly after she was approved, she immediately began working her “sweat equity” hours. These are the hours of labor the homeowners dedicate to building their own homes and also the homes of their Habitat for Humanity neighbors. Not only are the physical homes improving through these hours but the time they spend investing in their own self-improvement is immeasurable.

Ms. Waye has not stopped with just one person, spreading her infectious loving behavior, but with many of the students and faculty on CCGA’s campus.

You can find her always with a smile on her face asking how your days has been.

“She’s been a very big influence at the college, especially in the dorms.”

Ovesen said. “It’s nice to give back to someone who does so much for us

allowing our campus to look spotless.”

Emy Alplund, a freshman business major on the tennis team who was volunteering at the MLK Day of Service for the first time, agrees that having a CCGA employee involved with the process has made it much more personal.

“My friend Sam and I thought it would be cool to sign up for the community service project today. It’s even more awesome we can help out an employee from our school,” Alplund said.

For the volunteers who came out to support Habitat for Humanity, it became more than just a community service event.

“Not only are we working with the family, but the volunteers can see the neighborhood improving around them which benefits the entire community,” Brown explained.

Waye has come a long way despite her fears that her application would never be approved. She was overwhelmed and overjoyed by the support from the community.

“I sure do appreciate all who are volunteering their time out of their

day for me. It’s a huge blessing and I thank God for it,” Waye said.

Sometimes it is unknown what we are truly getting into when we sign up for a community service event. Every individual can testify that Habitat for Humanity is not only placing a positive impact on the homeowners’ lives, but the emotional experience you receive when working with the family is something you don’t experience everyday.

A strong service-oriented community is what shapes this college. It may not be the biggest, most eccentic city in the world, but the supportive, kind hearted community simply trumps all.

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The College of Coastal Georgia will be kicking off the New Year and Spring Semester with a week-long Mardi Gras-themed Homecoming Celebration. With a slate of new events, much excitement has been generating around the week of festivities. Here is a guide to help you navigate the schedule of events taking place between Feb. 2 – 7.

Sunday, Feb. 1 - Festivities begin with a Super Bowl XLIX party in the Stembler Theatre, hosted by Mariner Recreation. Pizza and soft drinks will be available.

- Residence Life will be holding a Door Decorating Contest in conjunction with this event. Judging and winners will take place and be announced on Feb. 6.

Monday, Feb. 2 - The hanging of the Organizational Banners in the Campus Center starts in the afternoon.

- Camden Activity Board will host a Coastal Kickback at 3 p.m. at the Camden campus.

- Converge will have an After Party with cocoa and s’mores at 8 p.m. in the Lakeside Village Courtyard. Student Government Association and Rotaract will be also included in this event.

Kerdansky Besson, club president for Rotaract, said that the After Party will be a fun day for everyone on campus.

“It is essentially to allow the college community to engage with others and meet new people,” he said.

Madhur Dey, campus Minister, stated that Converge will also be providing the campus bonfire Monday, which is a way for them to invest in the campus community and to reach out to the student body.

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Tuesday, Feb. 3 - The Mariners Gallery will be hosting a Fat Tuesday Dinner from 5-8 p.m.

- The Stembler Theater will be having a Family Movie night which will be showing Disney’s The Princess and the Frog from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests are permitted when accompained by a student.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Emily Hearn will be performing at Noon at the Camden campus, hosted by the Camden Activity Board - One of the newest events to be added to the Homecoming Week Slate is the CCGA Olympics. For the first time ever, student teams of 10 will compete in five challenges near lakeside from 3-4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4. Mariner Recreation is hosting the event, which is open to all students.

“A lot of other colleges do similar events and we wanted to give it a shot this year,” said Andrew Smith, Director of Student Activities. “The students I’ve talked to about the event are really excited and can’t wait to get their hands on that trophy.”

Smith said the events will include a dizzy bat race, a water balloon toss, a three-legged race, a sack race relay, culminating with a tug-of-war.

- That night, a Social Justice themed event, will be hosted by several organizations including, the Minority Academic Social Development Association, Astronomy Club, Espanol de la Costa, Art Club, Urban Gaming Club as well as Supporting American Interdisciplinary Learning in the Stembler Theatre at 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 5 - At the Brunswick Campus students will be given the opportunity to make their own masquerade mask from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

- Emily Hearn will be performing for CCGA but this time in Brunswick at 8 p.m. which will be hosted by Overboard Entertainment.

Friday, Feb. 6 - The Student Alumni Association and the Association of Coastal Educators will be hosting Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. in the Tipsy McSway’s Courtyard as part of First Friday in downtown Brunswick.

Saturday, Feb. 7 - The Homecoming committee will be hosting a Homecoming Tailgate at 11 a.m. Novelties, a cookout, Student Organization and Mariner Mates booth will be included. The Mariner Mascot will be revealed following the event at the Brunswick Campus.

- The Best Spirited Costume Contest hosted by SGA. And a Jambalaya Cookoff, hosted by CCGA’s Culinary Hospitality Educational Fellowship - The Mariner March will be held in the Campus Center Drive at noon.

- The Homecoming Basketball Games will be at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Brunswick. During the Men’s halftime show, SGA will crown the Homecoming King and Queen, and the Mariner Mascot will make his formal debut.

- Overboard Entertainment will be hosting a Masquerade Ball at 9 p.m. at Brunswick in the Campus Center to conclude the week of festivities.

- Brian Walsh, Overboard Chair, said that they plan on having the DJ hand out keychain pictures to the first 300 students to enter in the dance. Walsh also stated that there will be free unlimited pictures for everyone who attends. They will be serving bar styled foods and virgin drinks to anyone who wants to attend.

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The King and Queen Chime In CCGA’s Homecoming King and Queen from 2014 reflected on last years process and the importance of homecoming.

“My experience from last year's homecoming was great!” said Jordan Rutledge, last year’s queen.

“Having a homecoming court was pretty new to the school, so the committee was still figuring out the logistics of it, but overall it was nicely put together.”

“Involvement equals success and I try to do my best to stay active and involved on campus,” said Kristopher Harper, last year’s homecoming king.

“That tradition is very essential as it allows students, to enjoy the experience of being a Mariner and making meaningful social connections.”

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EMILY HEARN Rising Star Performs for CCGA Homecoming Alvin Fernando Design Editor Along with the rest of College of Coastal Georgia, Emily Hearn will have herself a homecoming of sorts the first week of February. The blossoming singer-songwriter will perform two oncampus shows as a part of CCGA’s annual homecoming festivities.

The first show will be on Wednesday, Feb 4, at the Camden Campus, followed by another performance on Thursday, Feb 5 in The Stembler Theatre on the Brunswick Campus.

While these are her first performances at CCGA, this will not be her first time in the beloved Golden Isles. Although Hearn was raised in Griffin, she has spent an ample amount of time visiting her grandparents or leading worship for The Gathering Place’s Main Event on nearby St. Simons Island. Her younger sister Sarah even attended CCGA. Vice Chairman of Overboard Entertainment, Stephen Rowell said, “We were really excited to see a somewhat local musician being successful. We liked it so much that we decided to bring that talent back here for our students to enjoy. We Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando

have a lot of local athletes who have made it big, but she is a musician who is up and rising and we wanted to showcase that.”

Rowell continued, “Emily has a great energy and will really connect with our student body. She kind of has that hipindie style that a lot of people will like and relate to, while performing a lot of laid back music that people enjoy listening to.”

Like many artists, Hearn, 24, learned to love music from a young age. Despite living in a home where “someone was always singing at the top of their lungs,” she had to learn to overcome stage fright early on.

“I sang in church every now and then when I was younger, but I always had terrible stage fright,” Hearn admitted. “I didn’t start playing an instrument until I taught myself how to play guitar my senior year of high school and started learning some of my favorite songs. My first ever was “I’ll Follow You into the Dark” by Death Cab for Cutie. About a year later I started writing my own songs.“ After that, music became more than a hobby for Hearn; her passion

and dedication led her down a path to becoming a professional artist. It was only a few years ago where Hearn pursue a degree at the University of Georgia.

The time spent focusing on school eventually was interrupted by her greater desire for singing and songwriting. She pulled a Kanye West, “College Dropout” style.

The switch from college life to being on the road can be difficult for some, but Hearn seems to harness and cling to the gold within her current state.

“It’s been the best transition. When I was in college I always felt so confused about what I wanted to do, what I wanted to study, and what I was supposed to do with my life,” she said. “When I had the opportunity to start doing music full time, everything just clicked and made sense.”

Emily current plays shows at colleges, homes, coffee shops and traditional venues, but whenever she plays for college-aged people she enjoys sharing her story and hearing others’.

“Both are really fun!” Hearn said when asked to compare college and traditional

venues. “I probably meet more people who love music and are interested in maybe becoming a musician one day when I play at colleges. There’s something about the college-aged group that seems to identify with my music really well.”

For the CCGA homecoming performances, Emily will be bringing her husband Michael Harrison, who plays bass and sings backup vocals in the band.

Depending on how long the set is, her shows can contain from 1-2 covers and mostly originals that derive from her upbringing in the South and other musical influences.

“My roots are in country, but in high school and college I was obsessed with discovering new indie music,” Hearn said.

“On top of that, I’ve always loved pop music and have been so inspired by catchy melodies,” she added. “So I guess I started off trying to stay away from my country side as much as possible, but over time I’ve just started letting anything and everything come out in my music.”

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Winter’s cold is settling outside. The early semester coursework can be shelved for now. All that matters is the Netflix Instant Watch Menu and what you are going to watch for the next hour, or more realistically, the next few days. Here are five shows that need to be viewed right now.

Cosmos

House of Cards

Sherlock

Despite his many accolades, including an Oscar, I have always found Kevin Spacey to be typecast as a sinister bore. That was until I gave House of Cards a chance, and heavens, I am glad that I did. The plot centers around majority whip Francis Underwood (Spacey).

After fueling the campaign for the new President Elect, Underwood was promised the position of Secretary of State, but quickly finds out this promise was never meant to be fulfilled. A livid Underwood begins a subversive and austere takeover of the United States political system through brutal manipulation coupled with Southern charm. The dichotomy between his characteristic brutality and polite, elegant, and charismatic demeanor creates an atmosphere that will leave you uneasily rooting for a characters whose tactics are beyond questionable. Season Three of the Netflix original is set to release on Instant Watch on Feb 27.

Better Off Ted

Today’s sitcoms tend to be entertaining, but rather redundant. The satirical sitcom Better Off Ted ridicules such familiar plot lines with scathing wit. The show focuses on the lives of employees at the nefarious Research and Development company Veridian Dynamics. The company subjects its employees to pernicious, yet situationally humorous, experiments.

These include freezing employees, weaponizing pumpkins, among other ridiculous office shenanigans. If you're looking for a good dose of wit and mockery, this show is highly recommended.

Undisputedly, humanity has collectively dreamt of exploring the depths of space with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Now that opportunity is readily accessible. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is a science-based documentary series. The series is a reboot of the 1980 television series of the same name featuring astrophysicist Carl Sagan. Through visually astonishing special effects, Tyson embarks on an educational expedition across the vast known-universe posing questions and situations that induce deep thought and or the melting of one’s brain.

The hit BBC show starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman seems a bit pretentious and daring, but frankly, it has every right to be. The show's creators decided to place the deductive detective and his diligent partner in the modern world, allowing present day fears to penetrate the character's world. The chemistry between the duo is unparalleled and the banter between the sociopathic Sherlock and practical Watson results in hilarity. The writing is simply amazing and nearly every episode incorporates a mindboggling cliffhanger that will leave you on the edge of your couch. Catch up on the series before season four is released this winter.

The Inbetweeners

Another British television series, The Inbetweeners has garnered somewhat of a cult following. The award winning comedy show centers around the lives of four socially maladjusted teens. Will (Simon McKenzie) unwillingly has to transfer to a public school after his mother wrongfully assumes he is the victim of bullying. At his new school, he is ridiculed for his overbearing extraversion and the fact that he carries a briefcase around the high school campus. His attempts at making friends seem futile until he stumbles upon a trio of social rejects. The groups vulgar and perpetually failing attempts at romantic relationships, nightlife, whilst attempting to rise to the expectations of their parents makes for a great comedy. I definitely recommend this piece for anyone looking for raunchy, raw humor.

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On January 7th of this new year, two masked gunmen armed with kalashnikovs attacked the publishing house of the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France. After three days of bloodshed in and around the capital city, 17 lay lifeless in the wake of an assault.

This heinous act marked the deadliest terror assault on French civilians since 1961 during the Algerian War. Those first murdered were in the middle of their weekly editorial meeting including the Editor in Chief, his body guard, cartoonists, editorial staff, columnists and a visiting guest.

In response to the vicious assault on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, The Crow’s Nest would like to take a moment to reflect on the importance of Free Speech.

Freedom is indivisible. Regardless of platform and limits, freedom of expression is an internationally protected right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights written by the United Nations. Free Speech is the constant beacon for all things informative and quintessentially thought provoking.

To murder someone for drawing a cartoon; for poking jabs at something deemed off limits by those who choose to place boundaries on, according to their set of beliefs as to what is culturally acceptable, far surpasses breaking French law; this is a crime against humanity. While this tragedy has proven that people can be killed, it further sustains that ideas cannot.

Satire is allowed to sharpen its tongue into something pointed and caustic. Nothing should be off limits to critique. All aspects of life including, but not limited to; ideologies, religion, culture, society, politics, should be dissected and anatomized. Observations should be made. Comedy should ensue. Forums

of debate should be opened.

With this, we do not have to agree with satire nor agree with all that is said, displayed or perpetuated. We are free to debate the nuances of whatever the subject may be, however the moment free speech is limited it ceases to be free.

Our mission at The Crow’s Nest is to maintain exercising Free Speech.

We ask you, fellow Mariners to do the same. Dare to be irreverent. Dare to speak. Do not take for granted that we live in a country and within an era where free speech is attainable and justified. Be upright and vital and speak the truth in all ways.

France after Charlie Hebdo In a recent YouGov poll, French adults were asked if they agree or disagree with the following statements Freedom of the press is a fundamental freedom of the French Republic and must be defended at all costs.

Agree

Disagree Don’t know

89% 7% 5% In order to preserve the freedom for all, it is sometimes necessary to take measures that restrict individual liberties.

51% 36% 13% I’m prepared to see my own freedom reduced if it can benefit the public interest.

43% 44% 12% Source: yougov.com Graphic: Greg Good, TNS Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando

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The Thing about Break-Ups Na’Chanelle Brown Staff Columnist The spanning arcs of conflict within the narrative of romantic relationships have been a familiar and quintessential human story since the dawn of time. They begin with the initial introductory period, followed by rising action, the inevitable conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution; whether positive or negative.

These conclusions, at times, can be happy, yet often times they are not. Sometimes there is another romantic interest intercepting the ill-fated relationship, sometimes one another simply grow apart. For example: You meet this amazing person out of the blue and believe you are fated to be starcrossed lovers. For a few months, all that glitters is gold. Unbeknownst to you; like a pack of wild wolves stalking you from beyond the pines slowly closing in, your heart is ravaged from your sternum. Your life blood stains the freshly packed snow around you. Or to be less dramatic, you are back to square one, feeling like a chump.

No amount of foreshadowing in the world could ever prepare you for the new alienterrain you venture over post-breakup.

I am not here to imbue you with the false

hope of finding movie partnerships like those from If I Stay, or About Last Night.

Secretly, I may quite possibly be College of Coastal Georgia’s biggest hopelessromantic, so I am not here to bash love all together either. I present you with a guide to embracing some grim and great truths about splitting-up.

There is this common notion that once you experience a break-up with someone, you are supposed to jump into this postbreakup superstar alter ego; becoming the “man” that every guy wants to be and every girl wants to be with. This is a false notion. Truth be told, you are probably going to be a wreck at first, mentally and emotionally. The absolute worst thing you can pretend to be is okay when you are truly not. Whether you have been broken up for two weeks or two months, you do not owe anyone a smile or a good mood when you have just experienced your heart being shattered into a million pieces.

Grieving is essential to aid in the healing process. Do not condemn yourself to the point of hygienic malpractice; where your reflection in the mirror resembles that

of a cave dweller. Do allow yourself to vent, and begin the journey of relearning who you are internally again. It may seem impossible to view through the haze, but you will return to the dating world at some point. When this time comes about, you want to be the best version of yourself there is. Time is the main catalyst in all of this. You will find yourself reflecting on past relationships, wondering what the straw was that broke the camel’s back. Try to be completely honest and vulnerable with yourself. Take responsibility for your role in the relationship , not to the point of downright shame and guilt; the past is the past, but look at what you may or may not have contributed to what ultimately become the great divide.

Truth is, break-ups suck. However, not having the person in your life that you thought would end your player ways is not the end of the world. You may have even dodged a bullet. Remember that person came into your life for a reason: to gain insight into yourself and learn something new. You owe yourself the favor of taking what you learn, and using it to your

advantage. Break-ups will change you, but it does not have to be in a negative light.

Ending a romantic endeavor with someone may be the motivation you need to better yourself, for yourself. In creating a better you, you will attract a better companion for the future. Work to be someone you would want to date.

The point of me saying all of this is to say there is no perfect way to deal with a breakup. Trial and error beats all. However, any way that promotes positive growth is a win in everybody’s book. The best revenge you could orchestrate for an ex is to become more amazing, physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy, happier, and better than when they left you. Rejection is a part of life? We will all experience it at some point or another. Look at Katy Perry or even Ashton Kutcher. All of the greats feel the sting. Do not let the sting poison your heart. You are infinitely better than that.

Happy healing!

If you have any juicy breakup stories that you would like to share, you can always confide in The Crow’s Nest by tweeting us @ccga_crowsnest on Twitter!

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C. Garrett Dutton Sports Editor

Mariners Competing for Postseason Positions

With the new year in progress, Southern States Athletic Conference play for the College of Coastal Georgia men’s and women’s basketball teams has heated up.

Even though the men’s first official conference game was back on Nov. 21 - a three point victory over Loyola University - the majority of the Mariners’ SSAC contests occur in over the course of the next two months.

For the remainder of the regular season, the Mariner men’s team will only play in conference. According to players, the team has appraoched every game as “must-win.”

Since the New Year the men dropped their first five games to the likes of teams such as Blue Mountain College 58-63, and Brewton-Parker 84-91.

The Coastal men have compiled a 4-16 record after the first half of the season, including a 2-6-conference record. With the loss of highly touted sophomore point guard Corey Harris the Mariners have some work to do. Harris was disagnosed with a chipped bone after a Jan. 9 loss to

William Carey University.

“I'm praying and remaining positive about possibly returning this season,” Harris said recently.

Though the big loss of Harris and the rough record so far the Mariners remain optimistic for their upcoming challenges.

“All the tools are there for us to be successful. It just comes down to us playing high IQ basketball, such as playing to our strengths and playing with passion,” senior Darrean Wyatt explaned. “As far as getting better, it will all come down to locking down defensively.”

The Mariners are coming of their most recent win as they cruised past conference opponent University of Mobile 64-55 in the Howard Coffin Gymnasium Jan. 17.

Against the Rams senior All-American guard Reggie Burke scored 11 points for the Mariners and went 8-for-8 from the foul line after not scoring the first half. The Mariners hope to use this motivation in their quest for a winning season.

The women of Coastal Georgia are also coming off a win in their home contest against Mobile Jan. 17., a 56-51 victory.

In the contest the Mariners shot 45.7 percent (21-of-46) from the field, hit 12 of 15 free throws, and gathered 26 defensive rebounds.

“Adding two more players for this semester has given us more depth and bigger offensive and defensive threats so we are able to challenge a lot of teams now,” said junior point guard Gabby O’ Sullivan.

As of print the women of Coastal Georgia have posted 7-13 record overall and a 2-6 record in the SSAC. With a twogame winning streak the Mariners hope to continue their improved throughout the rest of the cirital late-season matchups this.

“We continue to work and get better on our defense which is a positive sign going into these conference games,” O’ Sullivan continued.

“If we play with energy and put in two strong and solid halves, we can rattle a lot of teams with the conference tournament coming up,” she added.

It is clear to see both teams know what they are capable of. Time will tell if the Mariners can rise to their full potential.

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Senior guard Reggie Burke in action during a recent contest. Photo provided by Mariner Athletics

Sports

Jay Landow Sports Writer Mariners, welcome to the Spring 2015 semester! Now that classes are in full swing and the frost of winter is slowly melting away, we know what is lurking right around the corner…

Super Bowl XLIX! Super Bowl Sunday is a borderline holiday in our country. ESPN berates us with endless hours of analysis and predictions. Dozens of rich companies spend all year planning the funniest, sexiest, most memorable commercials they can think of, as well as preparing their check-books to spend ungodly amounts of money for a 30-second commercial slot.

Pizza Hut must start folding pizza boxes months in advance in order to be ready for the huge amount of orders they get every year during this holiest of holy sporting events.

It seems that even people who hate sports know when the Super Bowl is, and what teams will be playing in it. People spend all year planning for, talking about, and thinking about this day, and it has nearly here for our entertainment pleasure.

This year’s Super Bowl features a team whose dynasty extends more than a decade: the New England Patriots. The Patriots are no strangers to football’s largest stage, having been to the Super Bowl three times in the past ten years and (with this year’s appearance) are tied with the Pittsburg

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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Patriots Take on Seahawks in Feb. 1 Big Game

Steelers and Dallas Cowboys for most Super Bowl appearances in history with a total of eight appearances. Six of those appearances have come since 2000, when Bill Belichik became the head coach.

Belichick and Brady are considered to be the best coach-quarterback tandem in NFL history with a total of 19 post-season wins.

They are indeed a formidable foe.

On the other side of the ball is the newly invigorated powerhouse, the Seattle Seahawks. The coaches and administrative staff in Seattle have put together a young, tough, complete team who stand to be dominant over at least the next few years.

This team drafted Russell Wilson 75th overall in the 2012 draft, and he has taken them to the playoffs every year since.

While that is all fine and dandy, their defense is what really makes them a force to be reckoned with. Seattle has had the top-ranked defense in the league for the past two years in a row.

They say defense wins championships and last year’s Super Bowl was a true testament to that when Seattle’s No. 1 defense went up against the No. 1 offense of the Denver Broncos. As many of you may remember, Seattle crushed them.

After building a 22-0 halftime lead, Seattle stomped Denver to finish the game 43-8.

So, who will win?

Statistically, Seattle had a much better regular season than New England. Seattle was ranked first in total defense, coming in

first in passing defense and third in rushing defense.

However good the defense may be, we cannot overlook the sneaky good offense.

After ranking first in the league in rushing offense (Marshawn Lynch is not someone to mess with), and ninth in overall offense.

The Patriots pale in comparison, having broken into the top ten in only two categories this regular season. They ranked ninth in rushing defense, and ninth in passing offense.

Based on these statistics, you may be surprised that the Patriots are in this thing at all. However, do remember that this is Belichik and Brady. They have been here before, they know what they are doing, and they know how to win in the post-season.

In post season rankings, the Patriots rank first in total offense and fifth in total defense. In the post-season, Seattle’s numbers have slid. They rank fifth in total offense and sixth in total defense. Maybe this game will be better than the regular season stats would lead us to believe.

The Feb. 1 contest will come down to two things: 1. New England’s ability to stop Marshawn Lynch and Seattle’s run game, and 2. Seattle’s ability to stop New England’s leading touchdown receiver in tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Lynch leads Seattle’s team in touchdowns this season with 13, and rushed for 1,306 yards on 280 carries. That’s an average of 4.7 yards per carry.

Gronkowski leads New England’s team in touchdowns with 12 this season, and amassed 1,124 yards on 82 receptions.

That’s an average of 13.7 yards per reception, a huge number for a tight end.

Based on the statistics, Seattle appears to have more ability to shut down New England than New England has to shut down Seattle. Seattle’s defense is just too stout, and as long as Russell Wilson can avoid turning the ball over to Tom Brady, and Marshawn Lynch can manage to break through the Patriots defense to score a couple of touchdowns, Seattle should be the first team to win two Super Bowls in a row since New England did it back in 2003-2004. Kind of ironic, huh?

VS. Seahawks players celebrate their most recent victory, an overtime thriller over the Packers in the NFC title game. Tribune News Service Email us: crowsnest@ccga.edu

Feb 2

Feb 1

Homecoming Coastal Kickback (Camden Center) 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. Homecoming Converge After Party (Lakeside)

Homecoming Super Bowl Party (Stembler Theatre) 6:00 - 10:00 P.M.

8:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Feb 3 Homecoming Movie 3:00 - 9:00 P.M. Homecoming Fat Tuesday Dinner (Mariners Galley) 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Feb 5 Masquerade Mask Making (Campus Center) 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 P.M. Performance by Emily Hearn (Stembler Theatre) 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.

Feb 7

Homecoming Tailgate 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Homecoming WBB Game 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Homecoming MBB Game 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Masquerade Ball (Campus Center) 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

Feb 4

Performance by Emily Hearn (Camden) 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Homecoming CCGA Olympics (Lakeside) 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. Homecoming Social Justice Event 8:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Homecoming 2015 INSIDE INSIDE THE THE NEST NEST