Issue 9 | March 24, 2016

Mariner Madness

The College of Coastal Georgia’s Student Newspaper

Volume 3, Issue 9

March 24, 2016

www.ccga-crowsnest.com

THREE OF THE FIVE SPRING SPORTS TEAMS ARE RANKED NATIONALLY AND POISED TO MAKE WAVES IN THE POSTSEASON.

From Left to Right: Men’s Tennis Freshman Ben Dolan, Freshman Shortstop Kaycee Twomey, Men’s Golfer Dillon Board

Spring Sports

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Apple v. FBI

How Movie Trailers Are Made

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Pg. 13 | Lifestyle

Pgs. 10-11 | arts & ent

Pg. 9 | local news

Pg. 4 | Campus news

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Big Leadership Weekend

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK

COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA STUDENT VOLUNTEERS TRAVELLED FROM THE BRUNSWICK CAMPUS TO PENSACOLA, FL ON MARCH 4 - MARCH 7. THE GROUP, LED BY CCGA SERVES STAFF, ASSISTED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN REVAMPING AN INTERSECTION IN THE HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE AREA OF THE CITY.

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1. March 6, 5:30 p.m.: Damage was inflicted to property at the softball field.

Spray paint graffiti was found on the storage sheds.

Any known suspicious activity in this area should be reported to the College of Coastal Georgia’s Police Department.

Editor in Chief................................Sarah Knott editorinchief@ccga.edu Design Editor .............................. Alvin Fernando designeditor@ccga.edu Creative Media Editor.....................Drew C. Miller cmeditor@ccga.edu Web Editor ....................................Jenna Caldwell webeditor@ccga.edu Copy Editor ............................... Erin Broomell copyeditor@ccga.edu Ad Manager ........................................Kara Neisen admanager@ccga.edu Advisor ........................................... Andrew Smith asmith@ccga.edu

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2. March 9, time unknown: A stolen bicycle reported at Lakeside Village.

3. March 13, 8:30 p.m.: Another bicycle reported stolen at Lakeside Village.

4. March 21, 1:18 p.m.: Vehicle crash reported in rear of campus near Plant Operations. No injuries reported.

Erin Broomell Sarah Knott Jenna Caldwell Adam Jackson

Drew C Miller Savannah Barrow Andrew Smith Sam Doppke

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Mission: Our mission is to provide the Coastal Georgia community with truthful and ethical content of interest.

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Publication Information: The newspaper is published approximately every three weeks during the academic year and is printed by The Brunswick News Publishing Co. in Brunswick, Ga.

5. March 21, 6:32 p.m.: Theft reported from the locker room at the Coffin Gym.

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6. March 22, 12:14 p.m.: Vehicle crash reported at Mariner Way and 4th Street.

No injuries reported.

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BIG LEADERSHIP “MAY The

WEEKEND ‘MESTER BE By: Sarah Knott | Editor-in-Chief

Life after college is intimidating. Oftentimes I hear friends facing the uncertainties and question that surround it: what job will I have? Where will I live? Do I have the skills necessary to be on my own? Regardless of major, after college graduates will face the challenge of taking command and becoming a leader. Big Leadership Weekend is an opportunity for students to prepare themselves for that challenge.

An annual event hosted by the college, Big Leadership Weekend allows students to develop and fine-tune their leadership skills. The Crow’s Nest sat down with Event Coordinator Angel Wright to talk more about the day.

“We can’t wait for Big Leadership Weekend this year. we have the pleasure of bringing back aboard our team, Tom Krieglstein,” said Wright. “You might remember Tom from two years ago at ‘Little Leadership Weekend.’ He is the creator of the ‘Dance Floor Theory.’” The theory is one that Krieglstein has brought to campuses around the nation. It compares college campuses to dance floors and educates student leaders on how to get involved, stay involved, and get others involve themselves in campus clubs and activities. Wright continued, “Krieglstein has agreed to provide a spectacular and fun weekend for all the students who wish to attend.”

The day will consist of various activities for students, including listening to and working with Krieglstein. In addition to this, Krieglstein agreed to participate in a 20 on 1 VIP dinner with the first 20 people who register for the event. During the dinner, participants have the opportunity to ask questions and receive leadership advice from Krieglstein. It begins on Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m. in the Southeast Georgia Conference Center.

Be sure to register beforehand through an email sent to your student account or through www.ccga.edu.

with you” MAYMESTER OFFERS ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR COMPLETING COURSES By: Sarah Knott | Editor-in-Chief

Spring semester is very quickly drawing to a close. As it does the anticipation for summer continues to rise. Most of us will finish our exams, pack up and return home or go somewhere else to begin our summer break. A clever few, however, will stay just an extra two weeks and wipe another class out before they leave.

Maymester. The word was shrouded in mystery and confusion ever since I arrived here at the College of Coastal Georgia. For the longest time I thought that was just a poorly thought-out name for the summer semester, but in actuality it’s exactly what it sounds like: a semester contained within the month of May. To put it simply: Maymester allows you to wipe out an entire course in just two weeks. While the hours more closely resemble that of a high school student, those taking a Maymester class will lighten their course load for the next semester and push them that much closer to completing their degree. Where time is concerned, Maymester an excellent option.

During the summer, it’s easy for students to fall out of the academic rhythm. Maymester can help keep you in the swing of things by providing you with a summer atmosphere with a bit of academic responsibility. This transition makes the switch from constant academia to the relaxation of summer more smooth, and will leave you with a sense of responsibility and time management for the rest of your summer.

In addition, Maymester provides a lax atmosphere with little distractions. With only one class to focus on, it’s much easier for your focus to stay with the subject. That being said, it’s wise to take a class that you enjoy. For example, if you can’t stand chemistry, you probably shouldn’t take it as a Maymester course since that’ll be all you focus on for the duration of the semester.

The 2016 Maymester begins May 9 and will continue through May 27. Be sure to take this time-saving opportunity and register through your COAST account for a course you’ll enjoy.

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Faculty, Staff, and Students are Welcome!

MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON WHEN: Wednesday, March 30th at 12 noon WHERE: Back Patio of Student Activity Center Please join us for lunch and to extend our appreciation to those who have served our country.

VALOR President – Joseph Matheny docmatheny91@gmail.com VALOR Vice-President – Shawn Clark, sbcweld@yahoo.com VALOR Secretary – Lizzy Gantz, fobluver131992@yahoo.com VALOR, Camden Representative – Jason Dominici, dominici.jason@gmail.com

ADVISORS – Lieutenant Davis, jdavis@ccga.edu Cheryl Van Dyke, cvandyke@ccga.edu

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“It’s a great day to be alive” I said because I knew some ghosts were listening, and wanted to make them feel bad.

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Girls are honestly so ruthless. They’ll buy their man clothes just so they can steal them to wear them.

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6 weeks left of the semester and I am finally starting to stress out about how bad I’m doing.

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CVS Pharmacist: “Why do you think you need Plan B?” Me: “Because there’s an egg hunt going on where it shouldn’t be.

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Why Students Should Utilize Career Services

By Jenna Caldwell | Web Editor

Not only do you want to have a rewarding college experience, but you also want to become gainfully employed after college. The College of Coastal Georgia offers free career services by providing various programs and resources to students.

It’s not enough to simply know which jobs are out there. Students must also learn how to position themselves to get those jobs. That includes creating a resume, crafting a cover letter, and learning how to interview, all of which a good career center can assist with.

Coordinator of Career Services Brian Weese said the benefits go beyond college. “Everything we do is not only to help students get a diploma in one hand, but a good resume and experience in the other.”

According to Weese, the most popular feature they offer is resume writing. “We do about 800 resume reviews a year, and this month alone we’ve done almost 300, mainly from seniors getting ready to graduate.”

Career services will print out each submitted resume and send it back to students with handwritten responses.

This process may take four or five revisions back and forth, but will make for a more valuable resume in the end.

Working as Career Services Ambassador for a year and a half now, Kerdansky Besson recalled that, “Starting out, I was able to receive help from Brian Weese on creating my first resume. After seeing how our advisors help students on resumes, I was able to learn how to build on my resume without much help. I’ve even helped students create a resume from scratch and got them hired.”

Another popular feature offered

through Career Services are the personality tests. For these, Weese directs students to Focus 2, which can be found by logging in through D2L. “It looks at work interests, personality skills and values, then pairs your answers up with jobs and majors here at the college.”

Recent alumna Lexi Holloway spoke encouraging of her experience with the tests. “I wouldn’t have found the degree I needed if it wasn’t for that test. I gained more direction from this than I ever had.” Employed for two semesters during her junior year, Holloway would highly recommend these tests to students to help push them in the right direction.

Besson concurs, “[Focus 2] did benefit me a lot and helped me narrow down my career path.”

Career Services also hosts several job fairs throughout the semester. During job fairs, potential employers will be on campus to meet with students who are a good fit for their organizations and the kinds of employees they need.

They may offer advice on etiquette, interviews, networking and job applications.

Weese said, “Written and verbal communication is the skill most lacking in college students. Employers are looking for it, and if a student doesn’t have the skill to work effectively with not only the employer, but the employer’s customers and fellow employees themselves, they’re likely to not get the job.”

Even if you have a job or feel pretty polished as a professional already, Weese believes there is low risk to attending a job fair, “You can walk through, win prizes, pick up free things,”

and “it’s good practice to get out there and shake some employers hands.”

These events aren’t just for seniors, either, “It’s good to practice your skills even if you’re a freshman, sophomore, or junior, so that by the time you enter your senior year, you’ve got all these skills along with experience.”

Weese said, “The degree alone is not going to be enough to compete with students from all other colleges. We want to make sure that students have a well-rounded education, not only in the classroom, but in the real world as well.”

Besson agreed that Career Services can help prepare students for the real world, “The most valuable attribute I learned from working with Career Services is having enough confidence to tackle the real world. Everyday you will be challenged as an individual and it is up to you to have enough confidence and be prepared for any obstacle that comes your way.”

Through her employment at Career Services, Holloway said that communication was one of her main takeaways from the whole experience, “While I was setting up for events or job fairs, I got to meet employers and get more face time with them than normal. Whether I was in contact with an employer or helping direct a student somewhere, I was always using both organizational and communication skills. Because of this, I felt like I could more easily communicate in my internships and jobs afterwards.”

Another skill that Holloway is thankful to have gained from Career Services is event planning. “Brian [Weese] is so connected in the community and I got to learn more about our community than

I expected,” said Holloway. Currently, she serves as the main coordinator for the Wine Women & Shoes charity event held on Sea Island every year.

“I have to plan and choreograph the fashion show and work with a lot of team members. The event planning skills I learned through Career Services made this easier to coordinate.”

Besson says he finds ways to practice real-world employment skills daily. “Due to the fact that I am a marketing major, I try to implement and practice skills that will help me become successful in that field on a daily basis. Skills such as creativity, decision making, persuasion, and of course professionalism.” Over the course of his employment, Besson has held the responsibility of “creating flyers for advertisements that garners students’ attention towards our events on campus,” and, “assisting our highly notable career and academic advisors.”

Holloway had nothing but positive things to say about her experience both working with Career Services and its’ Coordinator, “Brian is such a great person. He is an avid supporter of the student; If you tell him what you want to do, he’s going try and get you prepared for that or give you the skills you need to get there. Brian has given me multiple tools to be successful, and things I learned at Career Services were things I could put on my resume. This experience made my interview and resume skills better, and I felt way more comfortable in a job setting. I also got to meet a lot of students that I wouldn’t normally.”

For more information on Career Services, visit www.ccga.edu/ careerservices or visit their office in the ACS.

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MARCH 7

TRAVERSING P.E. REQUIREMENTS: One Student’s Experience on the CCGA Ski Trip.

By Adam Jackson | Contributor Standing at the top of the slope, a feeling of anxiety washed over me. "It's now or never" I told myself. Pushing off with my ski poles and steadily gaining speed, the scenery around me becomes a blur. Whoosh! I narrowly missed colliding with an onsite photographer who sells souvenir pictures. I tell myself that if I survive this I will definitely buy that picture.

Having never skied-- or even seen more than a flurry of snow, for that matter-- I originally considered skipping the trip to Boone, Nc. However, my advisor insightfully suggested that going on the ski adventure would satisfy my degree’s two credit requirement for physical education and spare me from taking two separate one-credit classes.

Shortcuts in college can be convincing.

I began to prepare for the trip.

After two brief orientation meetings on campus, the ski-course group, including myself, was off to Boone.

Students paired off in groups of three or four to both car pool and reduce the cost of the room. We were individually given the option to either ski or snowboard. My group, collectively, choose to ski.

Other than a tricky freeway-loop that’s vague signage kept us circling five times, the drive to our destination was an uneventful but safe one. After arriving on the mountain, my group decided to collect our equipment and get lunch before checking in to the hotel. We stopped at the two-story Wendy's, a local oddity of small-town fame in downtown Blowing Rock, just a few minutes from our hotel. Later, after settling into our hotel room, we checked out the heated pool. While we quickly discovered that the pool was more tepid than hot, it still made for a great way to work aching muscles after a long day on the slopes.

The following morning, formal ski and snowboarding instruction began. For skiers, instructors divided

up students based on difficulty and somehow I ended up in one of the more advanced groups. Our instructor was Andre, an 83-year-old thickly-accented Frenchman, who never allowed for a dull moment on the slopes. The first day of training covered only the basics and many of us were already starting to feel the fatigue. That evening, I was also feeling frustrated by a lack of improvement in my ability. Others I talked to shared the same feeling. An often repeated adage on the slopes is, “It all comes together on the second day.” For the majority of us, that seemed to be the case.

Many CCGA students I spoke with believed they had improved.

Snowboarder Jedidiah Lindborg, a mathematician and senior at CCGA, felt confident enough on the second day to tackle a few of the black diamond slopes, which are some of the toughest in Boone.

Fellow boarder and math major, Garrison Penzo, a Sophomore at the college, had to undergo an coincidental, emergency appendectomy while on the trip. He still says his most memorable part was traversing the mountain.

"Only two days before the trip I had never touched snow,” said Penzo. “ And there I was, carving down the black diamond like I owned it."

Getting to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life on campus and go on the CCGA ski trip to Boone, Nc made for an excellent way earn two college credits. It was a true college experience; new friends were made as well as fond memories that will last a lifetime.

As for the photographer I nearly knocked down on my first trip down the mountain, he’s fine. And as for the picture, I totally bought it.

For more information about the CCGA Ski Trip or other ways you can fill your physical education requirements, see your assigned CCGA advisor.

Photo provided by Mikayla Craft

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Summer & Fall 2016 Registration Dates Seniors, Veterans, Athletes - March 28 Juniors - March 29 Sophomores - March 30 Freshmen, all students - March 31 For guidance see your advisor and have your registration Not Sure Who your Advisor is...

Visit the Center for Academic Advising First Floor of Academic Commons South

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CAMPUS CARRY UPDATE campus news

By Erin Broomell Copy Editor

A recent statement by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal led some to believe HB 859, otherwise known as the Campus Carry Bill, may be vetoed. The bill was passed by the Georgia senate March 15 shortly thereafter, Deal released a statement.

“As a lifetime defender and staunch supporter of Second Amendment rights, Gov. Deal has signed every pro-gun bill to reach his desk. However, he believes legitimate points have been made in regards to certain aspects of the ‘campus carry’ bill and he calls on the General Assembly to address these concerns in related legislation before Sine Die. “Specifically, these areas of concern include dually enrolled K-12 students who leave school to attend classes at a university or technical college campus, as well as daycare centers on these same campuses. Deal also believes the governing boards of universities and technical colleges should have the discretion to set reasonable rules regarding disciplinary hearings and faculty and administrative offices. Addressing these issues is an important step in ensuring the safety and freedoms of students, faculty and staff in our institutions of higher learning throughout our state,” the statement read.

The bill has been passed by the Georgia house and senate and no changes can be made. In order for the changes Deal suggests to be made, the Georgia House and Senate must pass new legislation which contain provisions Deal supports. Deal would then sign HB 859 and the new legislation, the second taking precedent over the first.

HB 859 was passed by the house on Feb. 22. The bill in its current form would allow anyone 21 or older with a weapons license to carry a gun anywhere on a public college or university campus, except for inside dormitories, fraternities and sorority houses, and at athletic events.

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By Drew C Miller | Creative Media Editor

Photo of HBGB’s new mural by Drew C Miller

In the Fall 2015 Semester, The Crow’s Nest spoke with three local Brunswick business owners: Tony Mills, Jana Vinson and Margeé Theiler.

With their powers combined they own and operate HBGB’s OMFUG (he-bee gee-bees), X-Ray Tattoo and Gamma Ray Vintage. When last spoken to they were detailing their future visions in regard to development of the Downtown Brunswick 1900 block of Norwich St. “A couple of weeks ago we finally finished the mural outside of HBGB’s, which serves as an announcement that we are running and fully operational,” said Mills. The completion of their efforts was capped off with the inclusion of the mural and the completed development of Kreepo Comics. The change is evident upon driving down Norwich. The 1900 strip provides a brightly colored landscape and is a pleasing eye-grabbing contrast to the surrounding areas. Here is an update and the skinny on what is being offered at the 1900 block of Norwich.

Firstly, the newly added Kreepo Comics is the Golden Isles’ only devoted resource to buy and trade vinyl records and comic books. This is the kind of place Mills always envisioned owning and operating. “All the records in Kreepo are solid, good records; rare gems of music not found anywhere else can be picked up here,” said Mills.

This venue also provides an opportunity for folks to peruse and purchase an array of collectible merchandise and memorabilia related to comic books, graphic novels, music and movies.

Next door is HBGB’s OMFUG: (Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers).

The term gormandizer is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as “to eat gluttonously or ravenously.” In regard to this particular music venue, the term gormandizer directly applies to voracious consumers of music. This all ages music venue is devoted to bringing in bands from not only across the nation, but from across the globe as well.

This venue has been a beacon of light, leading droves of the post-Mary Ross Park music scene that dominated the late 2000s towards another avenue of musical and visual entertainment that Brunswick has been lacking ever since those halcyon days. A new era is upon Brunswick for independent musical acts.

Two lots over is Gamma Ray Vintage, a vintage shop unlike any other found in the surrounding areas. American, kitsch, mid-century furniture, retro-nostalgia and an utter disregard to the literal junk that clutters the shelves of antique stores in the area, this shop is as unique as it is cool.

Mills is going to begin “50cent Record Wednesdays” within the coming weeks. Just two outlets from this is the shop that started it all: X-Ray Tattoo. Mills and his team of artists provide the freshest ink in Southeast Georgia.

With the completion of their collected vision, the 1900 block of Norwich offers a uniquely artistic shopping and community experience.

Students and the community alike are urged to check out these hip spots and support their local business and artists.

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HOW MOVIE TRAILERS ARE MADE

By Savannah Barrow | Contributor

Nothing gets fans excited for upcoming films quite like movie trailers do. Movie trailers are made to provide us with a small taste of what’s to come and help build anticipation, often times leaving us wanting more.

However, in recent years, Hollywood has taken the term “trailer” to new heights by releasing multiple trailers per movie.

When I first saw the trailer for Jurassic World, I liked it. Naturally, I was excited and curious to see it, given my love of the originals. Then the second trailer released, revealed more scenes and more dinosaurs.

Following that trailer, there was a Super Bowl trailer released. Finally, a third trailer was released, ruining the anticipation for some and amplifying it for others. We see that most movies and even television shows are using this same tactic these days.

I find that this method is most common with companies that are launching a reboot of an older show or movie, or when they are previewing a movie that is a continuation of a series. Netflix released two teaser trailers for Fuller House before finally releasing the final trailer and just recently, Marvel dropped the second trailer for Captain America: Civil War after already having released one teaser trailer at the D23 Expo and the first official trailer on Jimmy Kimmel Live back in November.

For some like myself, this has helped intensify our desire to see the movie.

Suddenly, seeing this movie and watching the scenes that we read about in the comics unfold in front

of us on the big screen has become and urgent craving and we can barely contain our excitement for May 6, while others may think differently. Perhaps the amount of trailers released has diminished their want to see it. Maybe it’s been spoiled or built up too much.

Maybe one trailer is all we need.Junior Lauren Seymour thinks so.

“I can honestly say that I would prefer movie companies only release a final preview with decent coverage of what’s going to happen,” Seymour said. “Obviously I don’t want any spoilers in there, just enough good scene compilations to make me excited about it. A couple months before the release with one bomb trailer would be great.”

So why does Hollywood release so many? To appeal to larger audiences.

With the depth of media right now, you’re bound to come across the movie trailer quite a few times, and I personally would be annoyed if I saw the exact same preview over and over again. Providing audiences with multiple trailers offers us diversity and can also help us decide whether or not we want to see it. When asked about her opinion, Freshmen Rachel Thompson said, “I like having multiple trailers to see if it’s really something I want to watch. I don’t like when trailers show all the good parts to the movie, though. I like for there to be something to look forwards to.” Is revealing too much about the movie a possible side effect to releasing too many trailers?

When is the line of too many trailers crossed?

I think we can pardon the initial

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Cont. from Pg. 10 teaser trailers, for they’re designed specifically to give away as little as possible of the movie while also catching the interest of viewers. Teasers are usually just to announce that the film is coming, start creating excitement and let everyone know that there are more to come. The next trailer is used to reveal a bit more about the movie and is often unveiled at large events. Finally, about a month or two prior to the release of the movie, there’s a final theatrical trailer that’s used to give audiences a complete, concrete idea of what the film will be about in order to lure audiences to see it. It’s important to note that they make international versions as well that are tailored to suit the tastes of the specific audience. For example, the Japanese trailers for Godzilla and Inception featured more of Ken Watanabe because he is a huge star in Japan. So yes, with the amount of the trailers being released, it’s entirely possible that movie companies are releasing too much and consequently, belittling the power of one solid trailer and dissuading audiences from wanting to see the movie.

The purpose of trailers is to build interest and the marketing behind films now is larger than it’s ever been. Just a decade ago, there were only a few websites you could view movie trailers on. Before that,

you could only see them on the television or by going to the movie theater. In the late 90’s, when the first teaser was released for the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, it was reported that viewers would pay full admissions to movies they didn’t want to see, just so they could see the trailer for that film and would leave as soon as it finished. Theaters were forced to inform patrons that they would not be reimbursed for the price of the movie if they paid for it just to see the Star Wars trailer. Now, this is no longer an issue.

Trailers can be found online in an instant and are sometimes even leaked prior to their planned released dates. As long as there is a computer and an Internet connection, trailers can be watched at anytime, any place, and as many times as you want. Aside from the movie poster, trailers are perhaps the most important marketing tool available to a filmmaker, thus encouraging filmmakers to release multiple trailers in order to keep the interest of viewers. Personally, I like seeing multiple trailers. I like getting a hint of what I have to look forward to. Though thoughts and opinions on this topic can vary, I think it’s safe to say that movie companies will continue to release multiple trailers for the sake of media and variety.

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A LETTER TO MY FRESHMAN SELF Dear Freshman Janne,

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Provided by Janne Tullius

Congratulations! You have finally arrived at this new stage of life called college. You made it! Ha, just kidding, you are just now starting. You may think you know a lot, have experienced a lot, and even know yourself quite well but I will have to break the news to you that none of that is true. You don't know yourself. You don't really know what exactly you want in life, what your strengths are, and in what way other people cherish you. But don't worry, because when you are done here you will know all of these things and more.

Or at least that is what we are all hoping for.

Before you are starting into this new, important episode of your life, there are a few things you should know.

Life is unpredictable and so is college.

Countless things are going to cross your path and certainly not all of them are going to be positive. But what I can tell you is that all of those are going to be worth it in some kind of way even though it may not seem like it in that particular moment. You are going to live with roommates that drive you crazy but you love to death at the same time, take classes that will bring you to the verge of dispair and boredom, fall in and out of love, have life talks at 4 am with your besties, run countless of suicide sprints in basketball practice, meet new friends, lose old ones, and eat too much junk food after late nights out. You will embrace lobsterred skin for at least a week because you once again have forgotten to apply sunscreen at the beach, you are going to have to choose between an extra two hours of studying or that much needed afternoon nap, and you will definitely not always make the right decision especially when a group of friends and certain liquids are involved.

Even though you are going to stay away from the latter until you're 21 anyways, am I right?!

One thing I can tell you with certainty about all situations that will come your way and that you will have to deal with is that everything is going to be okay.

Things are going to work out. You will pass your classes despite the extra nap, you will figure out who the people are that are worth spending your time with, you will decide what you want to do with your degree, and, most importantly, you will have the time of your life doing all those things, no matter if positive or negative. All experiences that you make in the next 4 years, will shape you into the person that you will become in the most beautiful and exciting way.

Nothing teaches you more about life and yourself than making mistakes and doing it better the next time.

Last, but not least: enjoy every moment! Meet new people, be open, talk to people that have been to different places in the world than you have, go to the events offered on- and off-campus, be engaged in student activities, show school spirit by going to different athletic events, skip class, do things that you like, and do things that you don't like. Find time for yourself every once in a while, jam to old school songs with your best friends in the car, go on roadtrips, fall in love, fall out of love, make mistakes, build relationships with faculty, staff, and other students, volunteer for your community, celebrate your free time, and be ambitious in your goal-setting and future planning.

College is going to fly by so make sure that you are enjoying every moment while you can. If I could go back in time, there is nothing I would change.

Because everything has and will happen for a reason. You will leave this place as a better person and it will be a beautiful journey.

Enjoy the ride, your Senior self.

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ALL ARGUMENTS CONSIDERED AN EDITORIAL ON APPLE V. FBI

Despite their noncommittal approaches, candidates like Trump and Sanders (hard to believe they could fall into the same category) have a common ground with Apple in that their appeals to U.S. citizens in their fight against “big brother” were poignant pieces of strategy.

However, it isn’t working for one of them. I don’t mean the candidates.

The populist candidates are making history by challenging and even dominating would-be shoe-in nominees like Clinton and Jeb Bush (who was originally expected to win the nomination). Perhaps populism’s come-back is what compelled Apple to appeal to the masses. However, the company’s strategy is, at the least, risky. Has Tim Cook seen the republican debates? Anti-terrorist rhetoric is peppered into any issue which arises. And on the democratic side a strong push for gun control persists. Apple has found itself on the weak side of an arm wrestling match.

This is not to say Apple can’t win, nor is it to say they are wrong. In fact, the issue confirms the concerns former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina raised. Anyone remember her? Fiorina repeatedly called out the Fed for their lack of technological savants and their dependence on the compliance of private companies for access to the top minds of the technology field; the larger issue that the Apple v FBI argument

HOME GAMES Softball Thursday, March 24 Coastal Georgia vs William Carey University

By Erin Broomell | Copy Editor The picture on the television is a split screen. On one half, President Obama addresses a crowd in Havana, Cuba. On the other half, there is an image of violent wreckage, a stream of blood trickling through broken glass, a person shuffling through a dark and empty metro station. It looks like a scene from one of the Borne franchise films. It’s actually something much less glamorous: first-hand accounts of the March 22 Brussels terrorist attack, shot from victims’ cell phones.

In recent years, cell phones have become the infallible eye-witnesses in investigations of terroristic crimes.

In the weeks since Apple CEO Tim Cook first appealed to customers via public letter for support regarding the company’s tussle with the FBI, the letter’s content has become the talking points of news makers everywhere. Opinions of whether or not Apple should comply with the federal government in the San Bernardino terrorist attack has been peppered in amongst commentary regarding one of the most divisive presidential campaigns of recent generations.

Candidates have weighed-in. Clinton and Sanders feel both Apple and the FBI have a legitimate argument in the matter.

Cruz and Trump side with the FBI. Trump called for a boycott of Apple until they complied, then proceeded to Tweet from his iPhone.

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circumvents.

Experts doubt Apple’s strategy.

Apple argument is based from the Supreme Court case Bernstein v.

Department of Justice, a court case that established that code is speech.

Apple argues that by forcing Apple to design a program, the FBI is telling Apple what to ‘say’ and that violates their First Amendment rights.

However, there are many cases when the government has told corporations what to say: nutrition facts printed on the side of food packages, medicinal labels and warnings printed on cigarette packages – to name a familiar few.

The evidence begs the question: if the arguments are flimsy and the timing is poor, why engage in such a public battle? Perhaps because the company views this as the only way to push the federal government to invest in technology like China and Japan have. Whichever side you support, it’s easy to get behind apple when their argument is viewed from the perspective of ending government reliance on privatized companies and the government enabling itself to act independently when investigating terroristic acts. Then, in the end, when it comes down to investigating terrorist attacks in Western Europe, the U.S. government can better assist and private companies like Apple can be left to do what they do best: innovate technological security.

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Friday, March 25 Coastal Georgia vs Blue Mountain College

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Friday, April 1 Coastal Georgia vs Brenau University

Saturday, April 16 Coastal Georgia vs Auburn University Montgomery

Saturday, April 23 Coastal Georgia vs Brewton-Parker

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Men’s & Women’s Tennis Wednesday, March 30 Coastal Georgia vs Warner University

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Thursday, March 31 Coastal Georgia vs William Woods University

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Friday, April 8 Coastal Georgia vs SCAD Savannah

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Men’s Golf seeks a three-peat

One of the most difficult things to do in sports is to have sustained success. Every year is different: the players, the opponents, the courses and team dynamics all shift annually and provide unique challenges. With back-to-back National Championships in the rear view mirror, the Coastal Georgia men’s golf team is working through those challenges and focusing on attaining a third NAIA title in as many years.

After losing four seniors to graduation in 2015, coach Mike Cook was hard pressed to bring in four true freshman to fill their shoes, so he hit the road and secured several upperclassmen transfers who’ve bolstered the already solid roster. With the addition of transfers Seth Sanders, Dillon Board and Paxton Shuman and true freshman Eamon Owen, the Mariners have picked up right where they left off.

“On a golf team, losing four seniors means a lot,” Cook said.

“All four were All-Americans so they left big shoes to fill.”

Cook, now in his sixth season, said the team now has more depth than ever and multiple players have stepped up throughout the season to post exceptional scores. This season the team has won three of the four tournaments it’s played and handily won three dual matches against NCAA opponents SCAD Savannah (Div. II), Villanova (Div. I) and Swarthmore (Div. III). Coastal Georgia is currently ranked No. 4 in the most recent NAIA Men’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.

“We’re starting to get medalists (no. 1 finishes) from more than one player,” Cook said. “We’re not riding the coattails of one player.

Dylan and Seth and [senior] Trevor [Smith] were named Southern States Athletic Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week this season. For all of our success, we’ve never had three separate men’s golfers win

the conference honor in the same season.”

Up next for the Mariners is the Golfweek NAIA Spring Invitational on April 2-3, which will bring together seven of the top 8 teams in the nation and serve as a preview of sorts for the National Championship.

After that, the team will travel to Montgomery, Ala. April 15-17 for the SSAC championship, a title that they haven’t secured, despite their two national titles. The Mariners will defend their titles at the National Championship in Sivla, Ill. May 24-28.

Women’s Golf Surging

After a down year in 2015, the Coastal Georgia women’s golf team has rebounded so far in 2016.

Thanks to strong play by senior Sarah Gilliard and freshman Diane Lim and improved team chemistry the Mariners have found their rhythm at the right time.

Coach Nicole Johns credits the turnaround to the addition of Lim and fellow freshman Bailee Schone and Molly Antor noting that team morale is a huge key in “If one of them is having a bad day or round, they pick each other up,” Johns said. “Being able to have that strong support and confidence form your teammates going into a round is very helpful.”

The Mariners have one tournament outright this spring and finished third and second, respectively in the other two. They will also play in the women’s NAIA Spring Invitational, which will be a true test of their mettle. The Mariners are currently ranked No. 8 according to Golf While Gilliard, senior Jessica Whitteker, sophomore London Stuckey and junior Madison Manning have been reliable golfers for the Mariners, Lim has been the surprise addition that has pushed the team forward.

“She’s got such a great attitude

about golf and life,” Johns said of Lim. “With her and Sarah pushing each other, it has made our team more competitive. They see how good Diane is, and it makes everyone want to play better.”

With one top finish in the fall and two this spring, Lim has already tied Gilliard’s record for individual wins in a season.

“I played a lot during the off season and upped my game,” said Lim, an Atlanta native. “All of the playing and practicing helped get my game into shape coming into the spring.”

Currently second in the SSAC standings, the Mariners will vie for the conference title against topranked Dalton State on April 11-12 then head just up I-95 to Pooler for the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship on May 17-20

Softball Sets Wins Record

The Coastal Georgia softball team has surpassed any expectations set at the beginning of the season.

After getting off to the hottest start in school history, the Mariners have already set the school record in wins (17-7) with 22 games left to play.

No matter whom the opponent is, the girls step onto the diamond with the mindset that they can play with the best that their schedule has to offer.

This group of athletes tends to feel much more comfortable defending their own diamond rather than traveling to another team’s. On their home field the Mariners have a 7-1 record but have struggled a bit on the road. The Mariners have .570 winning percentage (86) in games played away from the comfy confines of Brunswick. To have sustained success, the players know they must improve their performance in away games.

While the team has experienced success so far, it has yet to play the meat of its Southern States Athletic Conference Schedule. The Mariners

are just 1-3 in the SSAC. Granted, the SSAC is one of the most talented leagues in the NAIA, the team knows it must improve against conference foes if they expect to push the program forward.

When asked what can be done to improve the play vs conference opponents, coach Mike Minick said, “We have to keep playing hard like we have been and keep doing the little things right.”

The Mariners next true test will be on March 24, when they host the ninth-ranked William Carey University Lady Crusaders in a double-header. Game 1 begins at 2:30 p.m on the softball field on Brunswick Campus.

Men’S Tennis In Top 10 Nationally

While the rest of us have been cruising through the spring semester, the Coastal Georgia men’s tennis team has been putting in work on the courts. Through their first 11 matches, the Mariners are 9-2 with a 7-2 record in the Southern States Athletic Conference.

After starting the season 1-1, the men reeled off six consecutive wins before falling to conference foe Dalton State, currently the No. 5 team in the nation, on March 11.

The Mariners got back on track the following weekend, notching wins against Bethel University and Martin Methodist on March 18.

The Mariners are third in the SSAC standings with just three matches reaming before the postseason.

The team’s rise to the top hasn’t gone unnoticed – in the latest NAIA Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll the Mariners we No. 7 after peaking at No. 5 earlier in the season, the highest ranking in the history of the program. Now they’re firmly in the top 10, the Mariners know they now have a target on their back.

“So many teams want to take our spot. We have so much to lose, but very little to gain,” said senior Rhan Burton. “We must understand the

magnitude of the match each time we step foot on the court.”

The men are gearing up for a strong late season run and hope to push deeper into the NAIA Men’s Tennis National Championship after being knocked out in the second round last season.

Women’s tennis hanging tough

The women’s team may not have as many wins as the men, but the players continue to step onto the court with a gritty mindset. Their grit is constantly tested considering the team has only five active players for every match, two fewer than the seven the team has traditionally carried. Heading into every team match, the Mariners must forfeit three individual matches, which puts them down 3-0 before a set has even been played.

“They’re resilient” said tennis coach Kemper Baker, “They have to work extra hard because they come into every match down 3-0, but they don’t let that bother them.

They work hard and I can’t ask for anymore.”

Holding a record of 3-9 (2-7 SSAC) may be a tad bit concerning, but these girls know with a couple key additions, the programs future is bright.

“It’s tough starting down but i think we’ve been training hard and improving. Conference is coming up so we’re just going to try our best and hopefully come up with some good results”, said Samantha Lasslett.

Everybody in the organization is optimistic about what the future holds, but for the time being these women will continue to grind out as many wins as possible.

The men’s and women’s next home matches are set for March 30 and 31 against No. 21 Warner University and William Woods University, respectively.

Both matches begin at 1 p.m. at the Torrey Tennis Complex.

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