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Board of Regents entrust budget Pledge to stay in school committee to distribute SAF funds Commit to Complete movement designed By Omar Nelson Contributor In lieu of recent budget cuts from the last fiscal year, GPC’s Student Activity Budget Fee Association was entrusted $832,040 on Feb. 1 with instructions from the Board of Regents to allocate it adequately to all of GPC student activities. The hearings are to openly discuss how the money will be allotted. $624,030 was chosen for recommendation. The money given to GPC’s student programs, clubs and activities is a collection of the student activity fees that are paid by students at the beginning of each semester. A projected 1.7 million will be collected this year. BOR has instructed that student activity fees be used exclusively to support the institution’s mission

to enrich the educational, institutional, and cultural experience of each student. Furthermore, the BOR policy holds that a Student Activity Fee Budget Committee, 50 percent of that committee is comprised of students appointed by the Student Government Association. Five committees were established for each GPC location and one college-wide SAF Budget Committee is in place to represent the entire GPC population. “This is definitely the most important event of the year for SGA. We’re handling a large budget,”said Julian Jackson, Newton SGA president and campus budget committee member. According to Mary HickmanBrown, Dean of Student Services at Decatur and chair of the FY-2014 SAF Budget Hearings, from the projected $ 1.7 million,

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$873,778 in fixed expenses were automatically taken and will be used for stipends, salaries, and office operations within Student Life and the Health, Wellness and Recreation offices. The remaining ‘working budget’ was allotted to the Campus and College-wide SAF Budgets. $156,007 of it was given to the collegewide budget committee. The Clarkston, Decatur and Dunwoody hearings lasted eight hours each. Newton and Alpharetta committees were able to complete their hearings between four and seven hours. After hours of hearings, the final phase of deliberations followed. College-wide Budget hearings are scheduled to be held on February 15 and 22 and deliberations are projected to be completed by March 1.

motivate student to obtain their degree By Tatiana Cadet Contributor Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Chi Pi Chapter (PTK Chi Pi) has initiated a call to action, Commit to Complete. The ambition to improve the rate of college completion has become a national obligation. PTK Chi Pi Officers, members and faculty encourage students to pledge to complete their degrees, for a brighter future. As partners of the National Community College Completion Initiative, PTK Chi Pi is dedicated to actively promoting the significance of completing an associate degree or certificate at GPC before transferring to a four-year institution.

“I think it’s important to graduate from GPC with an associate degree because if you can’t get your bachelors you will have something to rely on,” says Maria Ortiz, Vice President of PTK Chi Pi, Clarkston Campus. The University System of Georgia (USG) has also joined the national effort by establishing a complementary initiative entitled Complete College Georgia. The USG reports, “College completion is an imperative for a prosperous future in Georgia.” For more information or to join and sign the pledge email ptkchipi@gpc.edu Facebook.com/ ptkchipi Twitter.com/ptkchipi

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Letter From The Editor

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As always, I want to start out by thanking everyone that plays a role in The Collegian operations. I am deeply moved from the support that we have received from the faculty and staff of GPC.

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Also, a special thanks to the clubs and organziations that have reached out to partner with us. I look forward to working with you all. I have been assured by Dean Homer that The Collegian has enough funds to print for the remainder of the year. We are optimistic that by then we can implement a plan that will stream revenue funds and continue to print. We cannot be for certain that our plan will work and are reaching out to professionals for assistance. Feel free to give us your feedback, as we are a very small staff and could benefit greatly from your suggestions and support. GPC.Collegian@gmail.com This week two GPC students were killed in a tragic single-car crash, Stephen Nolasco and Matthew Bennett. Our prayers and condolences go out to their family and friends.

Ashley Oglesby Editor-in-Chief

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The White House on a 'Death Star' petition: No. By Katherine Kerfoot Collegian Staff

Contact at: Georgia Perimeter College, a reward will be given upon successful detainment and delivery… Wanted for: Illegal possession of hidden weapons, voyeurism, and causing general mayhem. Last seen: Doing the cha-cha at Gwinnett Place Mall. Warning: Criminal is a shape-shifter (usually seen as a plump naked baby with wings or a preternaturally gorgeous man). View as armed and dangerous. Weapon of choice is a bow and arrows dipped in a neurotoxin. Side effects of this toxin include sudden, irrational feelings of love or lust; euphoria; and random outbursts of song. Use caution when approaching. By Katherine Kerfoot

Fifty Shades of Shoot Me Now By Katherine Kerfoot Collegian Staff Dear Ms. Mitchell (or Ms. James, if you prefer), Thank you for submitting your manuscript “Fifty Shades of Grey” to Dewey, Cheatum & Howe Publishing Company. After much deliberation, we regret to inform you we will not be publishing your book. As we see ourselves as your friends in this rat race, we feel obliged to give you some advice: You need to stop writing, honey, before you get into real trouble. It would have been kinder to lie and tell you to continue your writing dream. However, such advice would leave us in a moral quandary. What kind of person are you to write an erotic bondage story? Do you not realize how sick that is? Why would you expose your inappropriate daydreams for the world to enjoy? Who do you think would read such a book?

An assistant in our creative team read the manuscript and needed an extended paid leave afterwards. She may be scarred for life. Please keep in mind that other publishing companies may like this kind of work, but we have standards at Dewey, Cheatum & Howe. In accordance to those standards, we have sent the manuscript to: Dr. Jonathan Crane, Psychiatrist at The Arkham City Asylum. He assures us he will provide a thorough psychological profile for you and may be willing to provide you with the mental care you need. Good luck with the rest of your life. Sincerely, Darcie Bevin Publishing Agent Dewey, Cheatum & Howe Publishing Company WARNING: THIS LETTER IS COMPLETELY BOGUS AND ISN’T THE COLLEGIAN’S VIEW ON THE MENTIONED BOOK OR AUTHOR.

required on a petition before the White House responds has risen from 25,000 to 100,000. Good luck!

Read the full petition

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Remebering Aaron Swartz American computer programmer, writer and political organizer remembered most for being an internet activist By Sergio Jewell Collegian Staff On Jan., 11 2013, Aaron Swartz was found dead in his apartment in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. “Aaron did more than almost anyone to make the Internet a thriving ecosystem for open knowledge and keep it that way”, wrote Peter Eckersley, founder of non-profit digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation Coined a ‘child prodigy’ by his peers, at age 14 he co-authored the RSS 1.0 specification, a format for delivering frequently updating content -- such as blogs, podcasts, and video -- to your e-mail. Schwartz's was born in Chicago to a Jewish mother and a father who owned a software company. His surroundings combined with a child’s growing curiosity helped nourish him into a computer genius with an impressive resume` of accomplishments. “Aaron built surprising new things that changed the flow of information around the world,” said Susan Crawford, a professor at the Cardozo School of Law in New York.

One of his accomplishments was winning the ARS Diga Prize, a competition for young kids to create “useful, educational, and collaborative’’ non-profit websites. He’s also the founder of wikiapplication Infogami, which later merged with Reddit – a social news and entertainment website – and was a key to the site’s early success. Another achievement was the founding of ‘Demand Progress”, a organization instrumental in fighting the Stop Online Piracy Act or SOPA. Swartz, along with the man known as the inventor of the World Wide Web, TimBurners Lee, also helped create and universalize the standards for sharing data on the web(XML, URI, RDF). Swartz also focused on sociology and was a promoter of civil awareness. He was a member of the Harvard Center of Ethics and researched a variety of topics such as “corrupting influence of big money on institutions including nonprofits, the media, politics, and public opinion”-Aaronsw. com. Even though his death is shrouded in controversy, Aaron’s contributions will have a lasting effect on the digital age.

Swartz was an avid blogger his topics ranged from politics to movies. Among his best was a synopsis of “The Dark Knight”. He breaks down particular scenes and explains the motive for each main character in the film intricately with great detail. His perspective on “The Dark Knight” was so deep that when I revisited the film, I enjoyed it significantly more than the first two times. To his closest peers, Swartz was more than an adept programmer. “Such a brilliant, disciplined, well spoken guy with a great sense of humor, who probably knew as much about ‘Star Wars’ mythology and trivia as he did about programming computers. Quotes courtesy of CNN, New York Times, and Aaronsw.com

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Black History Challenge

Who was known as the World’s Fastest Woman and the first American woman to win Gold Medals at the Olympic Games?

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… (actually right here in the U.S., back in the 70’s), George Lucas created what would become a movie franchise centered around a single family and the darkness and light in the Force. The Death Star, an armored space station the size of a small moon with the power to destroy a planet, was born. And now… Have you ever wondered how many names it takes before the White House replies to a petition? Perhaps that is what John D. of Longmont, Colorado and 34,000+ of his closest friends thought when they sent a petition to the White House requesting the construction of our very own Death Star.

In their response, the White House said the cost of constructing such a space station would be more than $850 quadrillion. Also, “the Administration does not support blowing up planets” or wish to “spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental flaw that can be exploited by a oneman starship.” However, the White House did want to remind the citizens how some Star Wars dreams are being fulfilled and launched into briefly describing some of the research NASA and private American companies are performing to eventually lead to R2D2 and the Millennium Falcon. In the meantime, “the Death Star’s power to destroy a planet, or even a whole star system, is insignificant next to the power of the Force.” P.S. The number of responses

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Jaguars battle the clock for a timely win By Milly Beccera Collegian Staff

The Georgia Perimeter College Jaguars faced the Georgia Highland College Chargers on Wednesday Feb. 6 at Decatur campus. The Chargers who are 0-14 in the NJCAA region hungered for their first victory of the season putting up a battle for the Jaguars.

Jaguars began the game leading till the second quarter and the chargers falling closely behind. When passes began to fail for the Jaguars, it caused them to fall down up to 12 points during the first quarter. Chargers making a good run throughout the game tried to keep the Jaguars crumbling with their strategic plays and impressive defense. Matt Cantanzano who ended

with 22 points and Caleb Martin with 13 points where the two top scorers for the GHC Chargers. Treyvon Geter who ended with 17 points , Shane Henry who ended with 16 points and Caleb Hayes who ended with 13 points for the GPC Jaguars were the nights leading scorers. Chargers finished the first half leading 33-22 putting the Jaguars to panic mode by the end of the half.

As the second quarter began the Jaguars struggled to keep up,. Henry stepped up with eight points and Hayes with six points to begin to close the gap. Fourth Quarter became a pingpong motion as the ball went from one side to the other while both teams battled for the lead. With 16 seconds on the clock the Jaguars lead by a nice dunk from Henry 56-53 but Chargers fought back as Caleb Martin went in for

a three at the 13 second marker. Jaguar Shane Henry saves the game with a 2-pointer offensive rebound with only three seconds on the clock taking the win for the GPC Jaguars 58-56 against GHC. Jaguars are eight and six in the NJCAA division and will play local rival team Gordon College on Saturday Feb. 9 at the Highlander court. Good Luck Jaguars!

Opinion: Is the NBA too soft? By Veejai Ashby Collegian Staff

In the world we live in today there are many huge changes that occur for the better. However, there is one change that really grinds my grits and that’s how soft the NBA has become in the recent decade. Now in the days of Larry Legend, Charles Oakley and The Bad Boy Pistons, the NBA was a highly physical game. Guys were throwing elbows in the paint, pushing people around and even getting in a scrum of fisticuffs.

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Carmelo Anthony, NBA player will be fined and suspended just for waiting to meet with Kevin Garnett after a heated confrontation between the two in a Jan. 7 game at Madison Square Garden. Was this worth Melo missing one game and having to pay a fine upwards of $175,000? I don’t think so. It’s easy to point out the catalyst of the movement to clean the league’s image. That fateful night at the 2004 Detroit PistonsIndiana Pacers brawl when Ron Artest (or his not so aptly current name Metta World Peace) threw

a punch at a fan in the stands. It was a dark day for commissioner David Stern and the NBA. People questioned the very integrity of the league. Parents didn’t want to take their kids to a game when there was a possibility of getting sucker punched. Sponsors didn’t want to have their products affiliated with the NBA. So Stern did damage control, first by suspending Artest for the rest of the season, something still unprecedented today. Next, he added a dress code for players so they could no longer look like “thugs.”

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While these actions clearly helped restore and cleanse the league of that horrible stigma, albeit a few small bumps along the way. It also had its lingering effects on the Association. As any fan can attest, referees call much more ticky tack fouls in the current NBA. Technical fouls can now be called on players if they argue a call with a referee and technicals are given for mere farcical on court banter between opposing teams. The most significant change is how players are fined or suspended over such menial acts. For example,

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Dwayne Wade, NBA player was suspended for one game after an accidental groin kick to Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions on Dec. 7. Dwight Howard was fined $35,000 for a questionable foul against Kenneth Faried, NBA player in a Dec. 27 game versus the Denver Nuggets. Now the latest victim of the suspension and fining bug is Carmelo Anthony. Melo’s incident clearly spotlights how soft the game has become. As much as I love the NBA, there are times when those quirks annoy me.

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While it may be easy to cast the blame off, some students have admitted to being the disruptive party.

When I'm talking to her she's on Instagram worried about how many likes she gets GPC student Fatou Ndow said she has used her smart

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phone when speaking to someone else. “I’ve learned since then that it is disrespectful.I didn’t understand that until someone did it to me,” Ndow said. “If you are supposed to spend quality time, do it! Phones disrupts the intimacy.” Smartphones are easy to blame but not all students are pointing the fingers at their devices. Corie Godgrey, GPC student explained that often times if you are being ignored it may be because the person is not interested in

your conversation. Demarius Terrell, GPC student said, “I admit it. When the conversation isn’t important to me I find something to do on my phone.” Although not an initial deal breaker, individuals are realizing that there needs to be awareness to the potential problem. “The best way to avoid it is to put your phone on silent and only check it when it’s important,” said Quamain Ducheine, GPC student.

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Sexual harassment hurts. Learn how to speak up and fight back against sexual harassment By Ashley Oglesby Collegian Staff Although not commonly discussed sexually harassment is the silent attacker of many students. Sexual harassment as explained by Terry Payne, GPC police lieutenant is defined as unwanted sexual acts. He makes reference to the GPC handbook which deems sexual harassment to not only include unwelcomed sexual advances but also request for sexual favors, degrading verbal or written comments about an individual's clothing or physical attributes and displays of sexual suggestive objects, pictures, text, cards, letters, or other printed materials that do not serve an academic purpose.

*Sarah Meister, GPC student experienced firsthand the painful effect of sexual harassment starting in primary school. "The first few times I was sexually harassed I was in elementary and then it

She used to follow me around and touch me when we were standing in line.

happened in middle school," said Meister. She explained that the incidents usually occurred when the teacher left the classroom or left the class unattended.

Meister recalled that her first attacker was a girl named Whitney from her music class. "She used to follow me around and touch me when we were standing in line," recollected Meister. "She used to grab my butt." Meister was humiliated. She didn't want her peers to think she was homosexual but felt that she had no one to tell. "I couldn't prove it to my teachers," said Meister. She added that she also didn't want her peers to consider her a snitch. Lt. Payne advised students to tell someone. "Report it to a public safety officer or to an instructor immediately," added Lt. Payne. "If someone feels that they have been violated we have them come in and complete an incident report.” He explained that afterwards

they report to the dean of students and deal with the case according to its severity. "Every case is different," said Lt. Payne. Depending on the situation, students can choose to be escorted to their classes if they do not feel safe or have their class rescheduled to avoid contact with their attacker. Lt. Payne noted that the university has not experienced any recent cases of sexual harassment and credits that to his team being visual on campus. "We encourage people not to get physical," said Lt. Payne. He noted that students horse-playing easily leads to unwanted touching and a complaint that a person was inappropriately touched. *Name has been changed.

Campus News

Collegian Staff Valentine’s Day Open Mic is an opportunity for writers to perform and share readings informally and without stress or anxiety. Writer’s Forum, a Clarkston campus writing club, will host a Valentine’s Day Open Mic event on February 14 in room L-4190 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Ms. Rosemary Cox, Mr. Michael Diebert and Mr. Tim Tarkington, are the co-advisors responsible for setting up the open mic event which is available to all

I think social media is less formal...

Carl Glisson

Gateway to College Academy

They just had National Signing Day where football players sign up with a particular school. They use Twitter and Facebook to tell other players to sign up with that school. Dr. Carl McAllister

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I don’t think students talk to each other anymore... I think the art of communication is lost.

Cynthia Levine Nursing Department

Students don’t like face to face anymore...

Pablo Pedroso Department of Science

Share your love at the Writer's Forum open mic By LaNaarai Wilder

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Students admiration for technology cues conversation about how mobile devices and tablets may be compromising the well-being of relationships. Some students confessed that their partners have used their smartphones during a serious conversations. “When I’m talking to her she's on Instagram worried about how many likes she gets,” said GPC student Demarius Terrell.

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Georgia Perimeter students and faculty members. Mr. Diebert stated, “the event is a dropin, casual affair.” He added, “audience members can bring their own poems to read or the poems of someone else. One can also attend and simply listen.” Diebert also explain, that the events purpose is, “to promote the spoken word; to give participants a chance to read something near and dear to their hearts; to remind everyone of the Writers' Forum.” There will be presentations of short stories and poetry including love poetry whether written or published by another

author. It is also an opportunity to come, relax, and hear great poetry with that special person in your life or celebrate the day by treating yourself to phenomenal readings. For more information on this event and other Writers’ Forum events visit www. gpc.edu/~clahuman/forum/index.html. Attendance to the last three events they are hosting this semester on February 14, March 14, and April 11, 2013 in room L-4190 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. is encouraged.

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Get assistance with The Polishing Cloth celebrates your federal forms their 18th Edition of publication The Atlanta Prosperity Campaign sponsors GPC seminar to provide professional guidance until the last minute,” said Jones. “Especially, with students who Collegian Staff are transferring to another school because they might have a different Students who need help with filing priority date.” applying for financial aid next The Atlanta Prosperity Campaign semester can attend the FAFSA has partnered with over 100 and 2012 Tax Return Preparation different businesses, schools Seminar, sponsored by The Atlanta and organizations to promote Prosperity Campaign. financial stability for working In recognition of Georgia’s families in the metro Atlanta area. Federal Aid Awareness Month, Through their Volunteer Income Newton’s campus started off Tax Assistance (VITA) program, this year’s seminar on Feb. 1 in Tax Preparer, Dionne Vann and computer lab 1N-3440. FAFSA VITA assistant, Tanerica Brookins preparation workshops are held visited Newtons’s campus to be every year, but this is the first time of assistance. tax preparation has “I think the been offered along program is cool with it. because it’s in a “The two really convenient location go hand-in-hand. If However, you don't and it’s free,” said you make a mistake want to wait until Brookins. “Plus it’s with one, it might the last minute. held when students affect the other,” aren’t in a big rush Georgia Perimeter’s to get to class.” Fault Prevention So far, the turn Coordinator, Carole out of the seminar Jones said. has been low. Jones said she does Mistakes with the paperwork not know why that is. happen often and it ends up “I’m still trying to figure out how slowing down the process and to get the info out to students and causing delays for the students. professors,” said Jones. “We care Jones, who has worked with Aid about students on a personal level. I Administration for over 25 years, have kids in college so I know what said she has noticed a few common it’s like. For me, this is a passion. mistakes students tend to make We don’t want [students] sitting when applying for FAFSA. in class worried about finance. We “One of the biggest mistakes is want them to have a clear path.” not answering all of the questions either because you didn’t see it or Students that are interested can did not know what to fill in. If attend a seminar on your campus. students come, we can help with all Clarkston Campus seminar will of that,” Jones said. be held on Feb. 15 in room CEThe filing priority date for 1100. Dunwoody campus seminar Georgia Perimeter is April 1. This will be held on March 1 in room allows students enough time to be NE-0150. Decatur campus notified about what they qualify seminar will be held on March 15 for or if there is any additional in room SB-2250. All seminars information that needs to be will take place from 11 a.m. turned in. to 5 p.m. “However, you don’t want to wait By Stormy Kage

By Rhonda Day Collegian Staff The creative authors of GPC were recognized for this year’s 18th Edition of The Polishing Cloth on Feb. 6. in the J-CLRC Auditorium on the Clarkston campus. The Polishing Cloth was founded by Sarah Larson, english professor in 1984 as a textbook collection of the best student essays from the english composition, developmental studies, english as a second language and learning support classes. Several students had the opportunity to have their works published in The Polishing Cloth, however, only a few were chosen as the most prestigious. John Pearson won Best Learning Support Essay for “Marriage is Not for Me,” Courtney Linden won Best Freshman Composition Essay for “Facebook Friendships,”

and Madison Kiley won Best Sophomore Composition for “On Simpler Things.” The reception was hosted by former Editor and English professor Kenneth Mcnamara, who congratulated each of the chosen students on their accomplishments. Of the chosen authors, Joshua Emeter said he has never had any of his work published. His essay, “My Hobby,” was about his love of soccer and won him a spot in The Polishing Cloth. “I really like soccer,” Emeter said. “I thought maybe it’ll be good enough for an A. I really didn’t think it’d get this far.” Author of “Prose. Poems. A Novel” and “The Books of Freaks,” Jamie Iredell made an appearance at the reception to honor the students and give words of encouragement. “The best writers are idiosyncratically themselves,”

Iredell said. “Never let anyone tell you to follow a trend. Never let anyone tell you that your ideas are bad.” A copy of The Polishing Cloth can be found in the Clarkson's Bookstore. Students can check at their campus bookstore for a copy of The Polishing Cloth. To learn more about The Polishing Cloth students are encouraged to speak with an English/Literature professor. Essays can only be submitted by faculty members.

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New fitness program offered to get students back in shape By Leslie Mele Collegian Staff A modern fitness program alternative to yoga and zumba is being offered to students who want to get in shape this spring at the Dunwoody campus. The aptly named Guts and Butts is a total body fitness workout incorporating stretching, cardio and exercises aimed at toning the above mentioned body parts. Led by instructor Gwen Loud Johnson, students are put through their paces with a combination of physical and verbal instructions. Johnson, who also taught this

program at Kennesaw State University, said the program can best be described as a total body workout. “It uses multiple sets of exercises to work the body through a complete range of motion which results in a high calorie burn,” Johnson said. Johnson shows great enthusiasm as she motivates students to do “one more”. She also assists students with proper form. Those who take the class say she is known to quickly point out when a student needs to stand straighter or complete the full range of the exercise in order to prevent injury and get the full

benefit of the exercise. Additionally, Johnson offers water breaks throughout the routine to insure students remain properly hydrated. GPC student, Cody Rogers said he really enjoys the class. “We need more people,” said Rogers. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:15 to 12:45 in room 1100 of the F-building. There is no cost to participate and no particular equipment required except for comfortable workout attire and perhaps a water bottle. The class is structured for all skill levels so everyone is welcome.

JAG delivers iceless iceskating experience

Family owned business turns GPC tennis courts into iceskating rink

By Madeline Lee Collegian Staff On Thursday, Jan 24, GPC Jaguar Activity Group sponsored an iceless skating event on the Clarkston campus tennis court. JAG teamed with Entertainment Avenue, a family owned business that provides inflatables novelties and many more party props. Many students were confused by the name “iceless ice skating” but

students took the risk and came out in groups to see what it was all about. The rink is made from synthetic The company brought large pieces that connected together like a puzzle and laid the pieces overtop on the courts. Then a wet mixture was applied to the pieces and soon the rink was ready for students to lace up their skates and try it out. “Our portable synthetic rink can be used indoors as well as outdoors. ( parking lots, tennis courts or any

level paved surface works best.) We provide skates, music and staff to make your next event a hit,” stated on the Entertainment Avenue website. Many students had never tried ice skating and were often seen clinging to each other. “It is hard not to fall you take a few steps and then ahhh,” said Atticus William. Michael Guy, former hockey player said, “It feels very normal if you’re used to ice.”

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Newly bonded friends, couples and families filled the rink. However, some people complained that the rink was too small. “It's so small it makes the blob look like the flash” said Antonio Kemp, GPC student, laughing as he imitated a man going in slow motion. Other students seemed to have issues with the skates. GPC student Azziza Robinson said “the laces are torn and the blades on the bottom of the shoes

are like going out wards when you try to skate.” Several students were seen switching out shoes. One thing for sure, everyone enjoyed the music. Students and faculty that grew comfortable on the ice were caught doing the latest dances to the latest tunes. “We thought it went pretty well, happy a lot of people came out,” said Entertainment Avenue staff. “We would love to come back again.”

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First intercollegiate Greek-letter sorority established by Blacks in 1908 mention #gpcsays

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