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I would like to say welcome back students, faculty and staff to another semester here at GPC.

I would like to thank my staff for their hard work and dedication to bringing the first edition of the Fall semester into the hands of you, our readers.

The Collegian has gotten bigger but it will stil hold its mission of being the official student voice of Georgia Perimeter College and reporting on the things that the students would like to know.

The semester is just begining and there are a lot more editions to come!

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How To Start A Club JOIN THE COLLEGIAN! New Faces on Campus Green Zone Assists Student Veterans

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It's Back! Nothing Out of The Ordinary!

"Gas Pedal" by Sage the Gemini "Wake Me Up" BY Avicii "Still Into You" by Paramore "We Can't Stop " by Miley Cyrus "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke "The Other Side" by Jason Derulo

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The Fall 2013 Welcome Back Issue brings new students and returning students together within the pages.

What Not To Do On Your First Day of Class

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"Come & Get It" by Selena Gomez "Hold On We're Going In" by Drake "Same Love" By Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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WELCOME TO GPC What Not To Forget

By Katherine Kerfoot Collegian Staff

For those of you just arriving here, GPC can seem a little hectic and scary. If you remember these tips, though, you should make a successful entry.

• Order/get your books BEFORE the first day of class.

The bookstore lines during the first week are enormous and take a very long time to get through. Order your books online if you can, and pick them up before school starts.

Don’t worry, you’ve got time. If you can’t order them online or before the first day, make sure you arrive early to get through the line.

• Arrive at your classes on time, or early if you can.

The professors tend to remove you from the roster if you don’t show up on the first day. Also, you can get your preferred seat if you get there early.

• The orientation may seem bogus, but paying attention will help you.

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Yes, watching that annoying orientation video can be a real drag. However, it does offer more tips than this article does.

• If you know what you want to take, enroll early. If not, talking to the enrollment counselors can get you on the right track.

Getting the best classes with the best teachers should be a competitve sport.

Do what you can to get your preferred schedule.

• No, GPC does not have a daycare.

For those of you with kids, plan your classes carefully around taking care of your children, get a babysitter, or place them in daycare. Professors don’t really like having young children crash their classes and you'll learn better if your focus is entirely on the class. If necessary, take online classes.

• Online classes are not for everyone.

Each of us has our own particular learning method. If you’ll be too distracted while taking an online class, or forget to do your work for it, don’t take the class online. You’ll be much happier with the results.

New Students An entire group of people of different ages and races eager to get their two-year degrees will be joining us on campus. Keep your eyes open for someone who looks lost and help them out if you can. There’s no need to be mean.

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iCollege has been revamped into the Desire2Learn server and needs some getting used to (at least for you returning students). Watch the video if you have to, but learn to use it BEFORE the semester ends, please.

Security

Finding a body on GPC Clarkston campus this summer and the GBI investigation following made everyone nervous. Obey the rules and don’t give GPC Security a reason to ticket or detain you.

Bookstore

Sometimes there are things we wish changed but didn’t. Bookstore lines are still going to be long and, no, all tests and exams were NOT banned.

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How do you feel about the upcoming Fall 2013 Semester?

Name: Adam Buskey Major: Finance "I feel like it's a good opportunitity."

Name: Jonathan Lewis Major: Nursing

Name: Asha Abdulkadir Major: Nursing “Feels good and I'm excited."

“I feel excited, a little scared but confident.”

Name: Briah Price Major: Education

Name: Naud Ghebre Major: General Studies

Name: Jatoyia Harris Major: Early Childhood Development

“It's new to me and I'm excited and I hope it goes well.“

“I feel ready and good about starting the semester off right.”

“I'm excited and ready to get it over with. I like school and it's a challenge for me, which I like.“

Name: Kevin Massay Major: Computer Engineering “I love coming here. It will be another experience for me.”

Name: Esther Ayodele Major: Chemistry “I know it's going to be a really stressful one and I'm looking forward to seeing it.“

Name: Kasia Slomiany Major: General Studies “I'm pretty excited. I'm kind of nervous, but I'm looking forward to new opportunities. ”

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Avoid sitting in the back row

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Do not come unprepared

Professors will often make important announcements that they may never repeat again. Some professors even begin lecturing on the first day. At the very least, have a pen and paper handy.

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Let’s face it - sitting in the back is not conducive to learning.

By sitting in the front, you will be taken more seriously by your professor, as well as your classmates.

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By Evan Reinhart

Do not ask your professor questions that are answered clearly on the syllabus

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The syllabus usually will tell you when papers are due, tests are taken, and how your grade is calculated. Asking your professor these questions might result in a sarcastic answer. Often, your class syllabus will be posted online before the class even begins. It’s never a bad idea to look it over.

Do not make yourself invisible

Introduce yourself to your professor and network with your classmates. A good first impression will certainly make a positive impact, so make it count. Show your professor that you are interested in the course material, and he or she will be more willing to help you get the most out of the class.

Do not be afraid to ask for help

If you are already having trouble understanding any of the material outlined in the course, the first day of class is the best time to ask questions. Most professors will be more than happy to steer you in the right direction. Waiting until later to ask for help will make things more difficult for you in the long run.

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Textbooks

Adjusting to college life isn’t as hard as people say it is. My first semester at GPC wasn’t very difficult. The campus was easy to navigate, and I only had four teachers’ names to memorize for the semester. Looking back on it, I wouldn’t dedicate a whole semester to learning tips and tricks for adjusting to college life, so to save future students the trouble I have created a simple “guidebook” for surviving the first few weeks of school and the rest of the semester.

Pens, Pencils, and Highlighters It is always important to have a few number two pencils for scantrons. I like to have highlighters for my textbooks for important information.

Computer Ink and Computer Paper I always have lots and lots of this for all of the many papers I know I’m going to be writing. If you are taking an English class especially, these are two items you are definitely going to need.

Rockin' Out Laugh all you want, but I strongly believe in having a few awesome outfits to start back to school with. You feel nice when you look nice.

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Some students think that they can get by without their textbooks, but I am a strong believer that to be successful in all of our classes that it is still best to have them.

Scantrons and Blue Writing Books (Red and Green)

This item is actually required from most professors for standardized tests and essays. It’s always helpful to have a few extra in case a classmate forgets to bring one.

Scientific Calculator Scientific Calculators are not only important for math classes but for science classes as well. If you can, I suggest that you buy a graphing calculator. Ever since I bought mine in high school it has saved me hours on doing homework.

Parking Decal and JCARD

All new students need to make sure they have their parking decals and JCARDs. These things are required to be on campus.

Avoid purchasing textbooks before classes begin

Buying textbooks too early is not always wise. Sometimes, your professor will change the textbook requirements on the first day of class. He or she may allow you to use an earlier edition of the required text (which can save you a significant amount of money) or eliminate the textbook from the curriculum altogether. No matter what the situation is, no professor is going to require you to have the textbook on the first day.

As a last resort, do not hesitate to drop the course if necessary.

If you feel completely overwhelmed with your course load, are unsatisfied with your professor, or your class schedule conflicts with other aspects of your life, it might be a wise decision to drop the class. You should see an advisor immediately to adjust your schedule.

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Never leave the house “on time.”

If it takes 20 minutes to get on campus don’t leave at 8:10 and assume that there won’t be any traffic or mishaps along the way.

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Eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, and try to avoid skipping meals. I’m notorious for skipping a meal or only getting 4 hours of sleep, and it kills me every time.

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I work throughout the semester and I wouldn’t recommend it to any student, but college doesn’t cover other expenses like gas, food, or my monthly cellphone bill. To manage work and school I’ve figured out how much money I need to earn each month to cover my monthly bills/expenses. I know how much I need to work and I try to avoid overtime unless I need the extra hours or have some free time.

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Keep a monthly or daily assignment planner

It’s easy for me to stay organized and remember all of my assignments when I have a planner. I’m able to see when projects and assignments are due for my classes and if I need to study for a test anytime soon.

Almost all GPC teachers know that half of their class won’t have the required book until after the first week of class. Pre-ordering books online is a little bit faster, but a lot of time goes into waiting in line to pick up or pay for your books.

If you don’t have your book for class, don’t worry.

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racticing a healthy, active lifestyle as college student can provide numerous benefits. The CDC recommends exercising for at least 20 mins a day, which is a great starting point. Exercise is a key contributor to physical and mental health along with self-esteem. The purpose of this section will be to inform and educate you ways to become fit while living the college lifestyle.

Studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise can lead to the creation of new brain cells (a process known as “neurogenesis”) and can also increase levels of a brainderived protein believed to help with learning and decision-making.

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GPC’s Women’s Soccer team will go into the season with high expectations, looking to contend on the national stage.

Women’s Head Coach Bruno Kalonji was disappointed about the way last season concluded.

They headed into the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) championship undefeated only to fall short against Darton State College.

“We beat Darton twice in the regular season only to lose to them in the championship,” said Coach Kalonji. “I did not feel well about it.”

Kalonji has a theory as to why the team lost.

“The odds of beating the same team three times are very slim, but I’m still proud of the way my team played,” he said.

Last season marked the third time the team has gone without a loss. Coach Kalonji stressed that he couldn’t have achieved this level of success by himself.

“I want to give credit to my assistant coaches and volunteers for working so hard,” said Coach Kalonji. “We take care of each other and our players.”

When it comes to how they approach a game the team adapts in order to play at their best.

“We adjust all the time when it comes to game planning,” said

Boosts Memory

Exercising regularly can improve your memory, which is important for test taking. Preparing for quizzes and tests is the most stressful part of being a college student.

Being able to retain information is significant to being a success in anything that you do.

Most people think working out in the gym leads to you being less productive throughout the day when it’s pretty much the opposite. When your body adjusts to adding a workout regimen, you’ll have more energy to get things done as opposed to being sedentary.

Increases Relaxation

This is my pick for the best benefit. Prior to being a gym-junkie I had a hard time dealing with insomnia. After my first workout I went about my day as usual and when it came time for me to call it an evening I fell asleep easily. I recall getting the best sleep of my life after a day of being in the gym. If you struggle to fall asleep at night, hit the gym and stay away from the naps. Going to class energized will help you make you a more attentive in the classroom.

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Women’s Soccer Team Starts Season with High Expectations

By Sergio Jewell

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Coach Kalonji. “Our philosophy will never change.”

The previous season the team was lacking in a true goal keeper, but this fall the team can expect to have a proper goalkeeper for the upcoming season.

“Playing last year without a true goal keeper was a nightmare,” said Coach Kalonji. “We had to compensate by playing strong defense. Our defense should be much better now that we have a goalkeeper.”

Kalonji won’t allow last season’s finish to linger either.

“To be successful, you have to be able to learn from your mistakes and losses. You can’t learn anything from winning,” he said.

The team has to make it out of regionals in order to take home the national title.

“If we can make it out of the regionals, we can definitely give teams trouble,” said Coach Kalonji. “Teams on that level tend to struggle against defenses built like ours.”

Even if the team doesn’t win the title, Kalonji expressed that they have already accomplished one thing.

“We’re already champions because of what we’ve accomplished as a team and as individuals,” he said. “We learn from personal and team experiences and in the end it will make us better.”

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Exercising is one of the best ways to alleviate stress.

Students who struggle with anxiety tend to struggle in the classroom. If you can’t pace your thoughts as the professor goes over important subjects, you could miss information that you can’t find in books which will lead to you falling behind.

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Opinion Road to Super Bowl XLVIII

By Sergio Jewell Collegian Staff

NFL fandemonium is officially back in full swing as all 32 teams head into the preseason with optimism, looking to knock off the offseason rust and begin their respective 2013-14 campaigns Super Bowl XLVIII. Superbowl XLVII saw the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in a game that went down to the wire. Joe Flacco capped his Montana-esque

post-season spectacularly, throwing for 11 touchdowns with 0 interceptions walking away with a Super Bowl win and running towards a $120 million dollar payday.

But, a new year promises new results as a few teams who came up short in the playoffs set out to get even stronger in the off-season in order to compete for a division title.

The battle for the NFC should be as competitive as it has ever been this year. The Falcons and the 49ers begin the season as the two favorites contend for the NFC title.

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Sports Men’s Soccer Team Ready To Hit the Field for Fall

Coach Mark Zagara and Coach Ron Moore on the field for the Fall 2013 Men's Soccer Tryouts Photo by Sergio Jewell

By Sergio Jewell Collegian Staff

GPC Men’s soccer team is putting last season behind them and is looking forward to the season ahead this fall.

“Last season was a tough season,” said Head Coach Mark Zagara.

“It’s not indicative of what we’ve been in a long time, and hopefully it won’t be indicative of this year.”

The team made it to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) semi-finals on a threegame win streak, ending the regular season with 9-7 record after a slow start.

“Last year, we couldn’t score a goal to save our lives,” said Coach Zagara. “We had a really good team, but we didn’t have any special players.”

Zagara and the staff are looking for players who can step up and separate themselves from the rest of the pack.

“This year we have a solid core group of players, but right now I don’t see a ‘Player of the Year’ or any All-Americans in this group,” said Coach Zagara. “Those are the type of players you need to win championships.”

New admission guidelines have

made it even harder to recruit potential players.

“The new admissions requirements have made it tough for us,” said Coach Zagara.“We lost our top six recruits because we couldn’t get them into school.”

Zagara is the longest tenured coach at GPC winning the 2005 National Junior College Athletic Association Championship (NJCAA) and made the conference Final Four 17 of his 20 seasons as head coach.

“Everyone judges athletics by wins, losses and championships, and I understand that,” said Coach Zagara. “But those accolades come with hard work.”

Sophomore midfielder Luke Nonyane is ready for the upcoming season.

“We have a lot of good players returning,” said Nonyane.

Sophomore defenders Richard Mealey and Johnny Resendiz are among the returning players who made the All-GCAA team which consists of the best players from the season.

“We have no idea how far will will go,” said Coach Zagara, “but we will need a little bit of luck and some players to step up.”

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Where to get Cheaper Books

By Daniella Medina Collegian Staff

How to Start a Club

Think about the things that you’re interested in.

Ask yourself, where do you see your career in the next few years? When considering which clubs to join, the smartest thing to do is to keep your major in mind. Try to find a club where you will be surrounded by like-minded, goal-oriented students.

What You Need to Remember

By Ashley Oglesby

Collegian Staff

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t’s no secret that paying for an education isn’t the most inexpensive thing. These days’ students have to juggle paying for tuition, classes, books and the occasional Starbucks coffee for those late night study sessions. It’s expensive to be a student in our day and age, so why not try to save some money by renting our textbooks or buying them at half the price? There are plenty of websites that are easily accessible and are ready to help students pay the lowest price and save the most money.

Start the semester by

checking out a few textbook rental websites such as textbookrentals.com for example. These guys help you compare the price each store is charging to rent a book in order to guarantee that you’re paying the lowest price possible. Amazon.com also has a rental program that allows students to keep a textbook for an entire semester, pays for the return shipping, and emails you reminders when it starts getting close to the time to return them.

Another popular website to help make our lives easier and our pockets happy is Chegg.

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com. Need help on your calculus homework? Chegg is a not only a great source for textbook rentals, it’s also a great source to get homework help on topics such as math, science, business and even engineering. Very cool.

It’s easy, accessible, and most importantly it saves money. What’s not to love about renting textbooks?

Getting an education isn’t inexpensive but getting your textbooks shouldn’t have to break the bank. I encourage you all to check out some of these sites and see how much you can start saving today!

Contemplate what you can gain from your experiences.

A lot of clubs can assist students in gaining experience in their potential career paths and are really great items to put on a college resume. So if you have an interest in event planning, maybe you can join the JAG Activity Group, or if you have an interest in photography, videography, writing, design and layout, consider joining The Collegian. *wink, wink* Whatever activity you decide on can play a major role getting you prepared for the types of tasks you’ll be completing once you step out into the real world. t small universities especially, getting involved and/or starting a club is Stick to your commitments.

Create a balance. advantageous but often daunting. All the trifold posters and colorful banners at the A common mistake among college Once you’ve found what’s right for you, fair blend together after a few minutes. The only students is trying to do too many things stick to it! Since the college experience ones people really remember are those offering at once. Try your best to make time for is about networking and getting to know free food.

As a leader in a small club, your efforts are yourself and make sure that, among the people, let people know that you’re visible — to you and the GPC community. many activities you’ve decided to throw reliable and that once you’ve made a Members and other leaders are counting on you. yourself into, you’re getting enough time commitment to something, you’ll follow It’s a unique opportunity to leave your handprint through. to relax and think straight. on the organization that will remain even after you’re gone.

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New Faces on Campus Public Safety experiences regular scheduled turnovers

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Our number one priority is protecting the students, faculty, and staff members of Georgia Perimeter.

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American Sign Language Still Not Considered a Foreign Language Enrollment in American Sign Language Classes not an Option to Fulfill Foreign Language Requirement

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It is a common misconception that students can’t take the American Sign Language classes without committing to the program.

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By Joy Bratcher Contributor

Starting this semester students and faculty could be seeing new faces across the campus as the Georgia Perimeter Department of Public Safety experiences a normal turnover.

“We have no additions to our staff,” said Executive Vice President for Finance and Administrative Affairs and head of the Department of Public Safety Ron Stark.

“The department will be conducting a turnover where we rotate out different officers.”

Certain officers are allowed to carry weapons on campuses.

“The Police Officers are armed,” said Stark. “Other

By Joy Bratcher Contributor

Although American Sign Language (ASL) does not fulfill foreign language requirements at Georgia Perimeter College, classes are available for students interested in learning how to sign.

“It is a common misconception that students can’t take the American Sign Language classes without committing to the program,” according to GPC ASL Department Chair Damita Boyd. “The beginning classes are open to all students interested in learning how to sign.”

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members of the Security Personnel are not.”

The department has had to make several changes since GPC has added several new campuses to the former DeKalb College in Clarkston.

“Two or three years ago, the person who was over the Security Central Office in downtown Atlanta ordered an evacuation of the campuses,” said Stark.

“We surveyed the different atmospheres and made the appropriate changes to each campus to comply with what the system recommended.”

There are several services that Public Safety contributes to GPC which include issuing parking decals, JCARDs, unlocking vehicles, responding to calls for service and administering the JAG

alert program.

“Our number one priority is protecting the students, faculty, and staff members of Georgia Perimeter,” said Stark.

GPC student Ken Galloway is thankful for everything that the Department of Public Safety does for all of the campuses.

“I’m grateful that the officers and staff are willing to do whatever it takes to help keep our campuses safe,”said Galloway. “It makes me feel better coming to school every day knowing that they are here to not only protect us but to teach us how to be safe while on the campus ourselves.”

English 1101 and English 1102 or honors equivalent.

“If students wish to continue into the higher level signing classes, then they must fill out an application to join the program,”said Boyd.

Because American Sign Language is not considered a foreign language like Spanish or French, the ASL classes are not an option to fulfill foreign language requirements again this year, Boyd said.

GPC Student Ashley Holland plans to start ASL classes in the fall with hopes of eventually getting into the program.

“I can’t wait to start ASL classes,”said Holland. “It’s something that I have been looking forward to, and think I will enjoy.

Hopefully eventually (the

board) will decide to let everyone who wants to take it for their foreign language requirements.”

In spite of rumors around campus, the program has never lost its accreditation, Boyd said.

For more information contact Damita Boyd at 678891-3600.

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GPC Welcomes Nursing Students At Fall Orientation Program

GPC Nursing Students speak with student club organizations on Clarkston in the student center during orientation Photo by Troi Charity

By Troi Charity Collegian Staff

Cole Auditorium May 2011 Performance with Guest Drummer Duffy Jackson.

GPC Jazz Ensemble Perfoms and Educates Students

By Roland Boucher Contributor

The GPC Jazz Ensemble gives students a chance to learn from professionals and enhance their skills as they move forward in their careers.

The ensemble allows students the opportunity to learn various rhythmic styles inherent in jazz music which are required to succeed in the ensemble.

“I have learned a great deal in my classes as a music major at GPC, but I truly appreciate the encouragement and support I receive from Professor McLean and the other members of the jazz ensemble,” said GPC student Cole Smith.

The ensemble was created in 1975 by DeKalb College professors Tom Anderson and Ed Roman with help from local music educators from area high schools. GPC Associate Professor of Music Greg McLean is currently director of the ensemble.

“The early foundational

period of the band was a collaboration of several area band directors,” said Bob Devine, founding member and trombonist in the current ensemble. “The original band was comprised of advanced high school students, music educators and musicians in the community.”

Students who play in the ensemble have an opportunity to learn from experienced musicians since some members are professional and semi-professional musicians.

“As a guitar player, it is exciting for me to play with a large group of excellent musicians with a variety of instruments and playing music together,” said GPC student Raymond Cosby.

The ensemble performs a wide variety of musical styles arranged for standard big band: swing, Latin, ballads, rock, funk and others.

Several pieces of music performed by the ensemble are original works or arranged

by McLean.

Auditions are required to

be considered to play in the ensemble but are open to all students, faculty, staff and community musicians who share the desire to play big band jazz.

“Even though a certain level of playing proficiency is required to be a member of the group, a strong desire to learn and improve your playing can compensate for the lack of experience,” Devine said.

Last year the ensemble performed in concert with the Four Freshman and Jazz Trumpeter Marvin Stramm.

The ensemble represented the college in the Atlanta area including the Arts Festival of Atlanta and the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Annual Conference last year.

“Any student that plays a musical instrument should consider playing with the jazz ensemble,” said Cosby.

The ensemble regularly draws 125-175 people per concert.

By Rhonda Day Collegian Staff

Photo Curtosey of Mark Eister

Green Zone Assists Student Veterans

With the help of students, faculty and staff, The Green Zone is designed to help the transition of those who served in the military to college life.

“Service members exiting the military and entering college are moving from a very structured environment to one of considerably less structure.” said Mark Eister, Military Outreach Center’s (MOC) Director and U.S. Army Sergeant Major (Ret).

The program increases understanding of student veterans’ concerns and provides appropriate support

Future nursing students for Fall 2013 attended their annual orientation and bootcamp held on the Clarkston campus on Aug. 6.

“The camp is three days where we help the incoming fundamentals of nursing students,” said Jennette Crawford Nursing and Tutorial Lab Director. “There are 105 starting in the fall.

They get orientated to the student handbook and what to expect for the course that they are entering.”

This is the sixth bootcamp that the nursing department has held for incoming nursing students. Along with faculty and staff there are more than 25 second year nursing students coming in as volunteers.

“Its a wealth of information,” said GPC Nursing student Kimberly Robinson. “It’s great to look and see my schedule going further, it lets you know what to expect.”

The orientation is mandatory, but the last two days are not.

“It’s mandatory because it’s important for people to know what the expectations of the program are,” said Crawford. “ A chance to get all their paperwork in, they get the introduction to the program, and it’s a very important piece for them to know.”

Tables were set up for

the various student nursing organizations such as Men in Nursing, Ga PCANS and the Nurses Christian Fellowship to come out and speak with their peers.

“It’s important to network with other students,” said Michael Garner president of Men in Nursing. “It looks great on a resume and provides access to help navigate the nursing program. “ Nursing students are required to wear their uniforms at different times during their studies. Meridy’s Uniforms which provides the students with their attire also came out during the orientation.

“We supply the uniforms the students wear for clinical setting,” said Teresa Meadows, vice president of marketing for Meridy’s Uniforms. “They want to get them early so they can wear them at clinical sites. It helps the hospital staff know that they are students. It looks professional, and it represents GPC well.”

The orientation provides lunch, seminars on team building, test taking strategies and study skills.

“The final day we do team building exercises to help them get to know each other, which is better to start that bonding,” said Crawford.

“We do a lot of introduction to the practice lab that teaches them the skills that they need to do in nursing.”

needed while building a educational safe zone. network on campus.

“Combine that with the fact For more information, that many are returning from visit http://depts.gpc.edu/ recent combat tours, and it militaryoutreach/. is easy to understand that they have unique challenges and concerns which need to be both recognized and understood,” said Eister.

After watching the training video provided by MOC, staff and faculty are given Green Zone stickers, posters, brochures and complete Resource Booklet for future references.

More than 435 GPC faculty and staff across all campuses have displayed stickers and posters in their workspaces letting veterans know that they have an

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Name: Chapaidra Taylor Major: Nursing

“I go for simple looks, something with nice colors.”

Name: Travius Evans Major: Business

“I just wear what feels right and what's in. ”

Name: Abigal Sigmon Major: Sign Language Intrepreting

“I go for Color balance and accessories.”

Name: Michael Nixon Major: Business

“I like to dress to where I can leave a club and into a business meeting and vice versa.”

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August 14,2013

GPC

Quiz

2 points per correct answer

What street is Clarkston Campus

1. located?

A Brookside Parkway B Lakeside Parkway C North Indian Creek Drive

2. Which campuses have a pool?

A Newton and Dunwoody B Dunwoody and Clarkston C Decatur and Clarkston D Alpharetta and Decatur 3. Who is Rob Watts?

A Professor of English Literature B Adivsor to The Collegian C Interim President of Georigia Perimeter College

4.

A B C 5.

ADVISING

ALPHA BETA GAMMA ALP HONORS PROGRAM AMATYC ATHLETICS BLACK CANVAS BOOKSTORE BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS CLUB BUSINESS CLUB COLLEGIATE DECA COMPUTER ENGINEERING CLUB COUNSELING DRAMA CLUB EARTH CLUB ETHIOPIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION FILM CLUB FINACIAL AID FRENCH CLUB GA PCANS GPC READS HISTORY POLITICS CLUB ICOLLEGE IMPACT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLUB INTERPRETER TRAINING SOCIETY JAGUARACTIVITY GROUP JAPANESE SOCIETY JCARD JUNTOS CLUB LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MILITARY OUTREACH STUDENT AFFAIRS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM STUDENT LIFE TAG THE COLLEGIAN VETERAN AFFAIRS WEBMAIL

A B C D

WORDS GPC CROSSWORD

Which campus has ducks patrolling the area?

Decatur Clarkston

Which campus is the building located on the cover located?

Alpharetta Decatur Clarkston

What is GPC's mascot?

Cheetah Panther Jaguar

7.

Does each campus have their own SGA?

A B

YES No

8.

Is there one student newspaper for all five campuses?

A B

YES No

9.

Where is the main office for The Collegian located?

A B C D E

Newton Alpharetta Decatur Clarkston Dunwoody

Scoring

Dunwoody

Newton

6.

A B C

2-4 points = Time to go out and EXPLORE GPC 6-8 points = You could’ve done better.. much better 10-12 points = Not Bad...

14-16 points = Congratualtions! You will fit in with the rest of the students.

18 points = Cue the confetti!

Answer 1.C,2.B,3.C,4.C,5.D,6.C.7.A,8.A,9.D.

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