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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE STUDENTS SINCE 1987
System -Wide Smoking Ban
The purpose of the ban is for people be people,” said Aneithe health and welfare of stu- sa Adesanya, GPC Dunwoody dents and staff members alike, said Homecoming queen. member of the Board of Regents,Dr. According to Adesanya, you Valerie Hepburn. should not take away the privilege “The science is very clear about from young adults. As a non smokthe impact of second-hand smoke.” er, Adesanya feels that the smokers With a background in public on Dunwoody’s campus are rehealth, Dr. Hepburn is one of many sponsible about staying in the desregents in full support of the pro- ignated area on campus and as long posal and is very optimistic about as she doesn’t walk by the smoking the approval section, of the board. she is The fact not afthat some fected. board memThe - Aneisa Adesanya GPC Dunwoody bers are also board Homecoming Queen h e a l t h c a re memprofessionals can only help the bers are generally optimistic about proposal. According to Dr. Hep- the implementation of the ban burn, a strong, progressive leader- though they agree that it will be ship has helped to finally bring the an incremental process. At any proposal into fruition. rate, if the proposal is given the The possible ban is also expect- green light, Dr. Hepburn projects ed to positively affect campuses fi- the process to begin as early as the nancially as well. Chairman of the 2014-2015 school year for the reBoard Philip Wilheit says health maining university system schools insurance cost has improved since that have not already banned implementing a smoking ban at his smoking completely on their company. Now, only 3 out of 80 of campuses. his employees are smokers and he According to no-smoke.org, has noticed improved respiratory 20 schools in Georgia are already health amoung them as well. 100 percent smoke free. Whether Naturally, the possible ban or not smoking will be prohibited is met with very little fanfare during sporting events is unknown. from students. “You still have to let
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By Tina Caulder Managing Editor
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estaurants, bars, hospitals, and now the college campus. The “truth” about smoking has now reached the Board of Regents. Regent Thomas Hopkins and two other members have come out fully supporting a nonsmoking proposal due for review
early this year. If agreed upon, the board members will implement a school-wide smoking ban on all outdoor campus areas. This accounts for all 31 institutions within the the university system. The proposal is one of many intricate pieces of a network of health initiatives geared toward a nonsmoking environment. In comparison, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ non-
smoking ban encompasses 1,100 college campuses nationwide. Since the 1980s, the University System of Georgia has banned smoking in all indoor facilities on all campuses. The new discussion is now aimed toward eliminating smoking on all green spaces as well. Georgia Perimeter College campuses currently have designated smoking areas on campus.
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An Experience That Led Me Into My Future Career By Joy Bratcher Staff Writer
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hen I started my senior year of high school, I was absolutely determined I was going to go to the University of Georgia in the fall of 2012. Then I changed my mind to go to Emory at Oxford in Oxford, GA. I kept Georgia Perimeter College at the back of my mind as a last resort. I wasn’t so sure I wanted to go to college in my hometown and stay close to home, but then things changed. My dad was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2008. The past four years had been a tough time for my family and me, includ-
ing many different financial trials. With that being said, my priorities were different than many of my friends. I realized that maybe I wasn’t going to be able to go my “dream school” after all. I realized that it would be best if I did decide to go to GPC to not only save money, but to also be closer to my family. This year I began my second year at GPC. During this time I have learned so much. I realized that I didn’t have to go off to school in order to get a better education, and that I had access to some of the best profes-
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vs Chattanooga State C.C. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1 p.m. vs Chattanooga State C.C. Covington, Ga. 1 p.m. (webcast)
rienced some of my favorite professors at GPC. They taught me so much more about how to be a better writer. Then there was The Collegian. I was so thankful to become a part of a great newspaper that taught me more about the world of journalism. I was quickly able to become friends with some of my colleagues and learn under some of the best - Joy Bratcher Collegian Writer fellow journalism majors. Plus, The Colleone that hasn’t given me some sort gian allowed me the opportunity of knowledge I didn’t have before. to get to know the police force As a journalism major, I’ve expe- here at GPC and decide that I
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in order to get a better education, but that I had access to some of the best professors already here at GPC.
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sors already here at GPC. I have to say, I haven’t had a bad professor or
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vs Brewton Parker JV. Covington, Ga. 2 p.m. Northwest Florida Tournament East Mississippi C.C. Niceville, Fla. 2 p.m.
Opinion
Women's Softball
Source: GPC Athletic Website
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want to become a crime reporter. I realize now that some of these things never would have happened if I hadn’t decided to continue my education here. Now, I’m beginning my last semester here, and it’s bitter sweet. I can’t wait to go ahead and begin the next journey of my life at a different school in the fall. These past two years have been wonderful, but must come to a close. I will never forget everything that this school has taught me, and I will always believe that this was one of the best decisions that I’ve made for my education.
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vs West Georgia University . Carrollton, Ga. 2 p.m.
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NJCAA Kickoff Classic Tournament. Northwest Florida State College. Clearwater, Fla. 12 p.m.
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