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wo days after the fiftieth anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, the nation’s largest independent book festival will take place only a few miles from Georgia Perimeter College’s campuses with a focus on the Civil Rights movement and a keynote address by U.S. Congressman John Lewis. The Atlanta JournalConstitution Decatur Book Festival (AJC DBF) kicks off Friday with a sold-out keynote by Congressman Lewis, civil rights icon and the last surviving speaker from the historic event. Free events will continue on the Decatur Square Saturday and Sunday including a presentation Sunday at 3:45 p.m. by Martin Luther King III. Dr. King’s son and namesake will speak about his new picture book, “My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” at the Decatur Recreation Center gym. There is also a major Civil Rights track of events as part of the eighth annual celebration of independent authors, illustrators, editors, publishers, booksellers and book lovers. Lewis will discuss and autograph “March: Book One,” the first of a threepart memoir in graphicnovel form co-authored with Andrew Aydin and illustrated by Nate Powell. “I love the fact that this is a graphic novel because it will appeal to young readers who may otherwise see the subject matter as outdated or of no interest to them,” said GPC associate professor Dr. Napolita Hooper-Simanga, (Lita Hooper on the Festival schedule.) She added, “It’s important to see the March on Washington as an event that changed not only America but other countries as well. What happened to black Americans and how they responded motivated other people to fight injustice and change their lives and the lives of generations to come.” Dr. Hooper-Simanga is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. Saturday on the City Hall Stage and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday on the Local Poetry State. She is an online humanities professor at GPC and is the author of “Where Did Our Love Go: Love and Relationships in the AfricanAmerican Community,” “Thunder in Her Voice: The Narrative of Sojourner
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Truth” and co-editor of “44 on 44: Forty-Four African American Writers on the Election of Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States.” For those unable to attend the Lewis’s speech, the AJC plans to offer links to a live stream of the speech on ajc. com and myajc.com. Lewis will be signing copies of his book at the AJC tent on the Decatur Square from 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Paul Hudson, Georgia Perimeter College associate history professor and former AJC DBF speaker said, “John L. Lewis of Atlanta was with MLK every step of the way, and his contributions for racial justice were fantastic. He was on the Edmund Pettus Bridge marching for the Voting Rights Act and was a key participant in nearly all the great Civil Rights events. He was battered and bruised after many demonstrations. I admire him greatly for what he has done for Civil Rights. Now he has taken up the cause of gay marriage for the same reason: Civil Rights,” said Hudson. Hudson recommended that students celebrate the life of John Lewis because he is an authentic American hero. The March on Washington had several speakers backto-back, including the young Lewis –– making a case for racial justice. From 1963-66 Lewis was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee that he helped form. He has served as congressman from Georgia's Fifth Congressional District since 1986. “The March on Washington was significant because for the first time it was a biracial demonstration –– liberal and moderate whites, affected by King’s earlier eloquence, were emboldened to speak out along with African Americans for justice and participate in what King called ‘direct action,’ and it was done on a large grassroots scale,” said Hudson. He added, “The March on Washington showed the magnitude of the Civil Rights movement in America. President John Kennedy had finally come around to an honest and sincere support of King, they had come to know each other, and so with the optimism that prevailed it was like a wonderful shining moment: peaceful, persuasive and foreshadowing the dawn
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“March, Part I” is a new graphic novel by Congressman John Lewis about the Civil Rights movement, including the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963.
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of a new day. It is remembered today because King's Dream withstood the awful things that followed, including assassinations including his own. In the end the March on Washington represented a classic case of non violence overcoming violence.” “The meaning of the March on Washington is found in the overarching ideals this country must strive to live up to: freedom, democracy, equality, justice. The March symbolized the importance of our right to express dissatisfaction with legislation and injustice and to demand change from
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children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character… - An excerpt from Martin L. King Jr. “I Have a Dream” speech Aug. 28, 1963.
our elected officials. It also addressed the deeply-rooted racism that existed and still exists despite major strides in civil rights legislation,” said Dr. Hooper-Simanga. Zion Abune, GPC criminal justice student said, “I don’t think the celebration is just for black people. A lot of people look up to him because he was such a good protester and a great leader in terms of fighting the system. I think he was a great symbol for a lot of minorities.” The most obvious observation about life since August 1963 is that although we have made tremendous
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progress, we still have a lot to accomplish. “The March in 1963 fifty years ago was an historic turning point in our nation’s progressive attitude. Now MLK’s dream is even more inclusive: not just Christians and Jews, to which he referred, but Muslims, Hindus and everyone else of good will,” said Hudson. For details about AJC Decatur Book Festival events go to decaturbookfestival.com. You can also download the free AJC Decatur Book Festival app from iTunes with the complete festival schedule.
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Another Edition has passed for The Collegian this Fall and it's only getting better. I would like to thank everyone who worked on this edition and let you know that you all are valuable members of this paper.
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To the students at GPC I thank you for picking up an issue and hope that the information inside is helpful in your academic and personal lives.
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The Collegian will continue to strive for excellence throughout the 20132014 year and in the future. The first week of classes has ended and congratualtions to everyone for surviving it! 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
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Earth. La Terre. La Tierra. Erde. Every language has a word for the planet we all live on. But, believe it or not, our planet needs our help. Despite what some conservative religious people say, global warming exists. So do poaching, overfishing, and dying coral. However, even though humans created some of this mess, we also have the power to fix it.
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of what you’re doing while moving around in the environment. Dropping that trash by the side of the road, while getting it out of your hands, could kill plant or wildlife while also potentially taking a long time to decompose.
Carpool Donate By Katherine Kerfoot Collegian Staff
Just remember: the Earth already takes care of us. We should do our fair share in taking care of the planet in exchange.
How to: Construct a Legal Argument By Katherine Kerfoot Collegian Staff
Quite recently, I found myself in a strange situation. I needed to protest a decision, and I needed a viable legal argument to do so. Problem… I’m a journalism student. The only things I know about the law are what I learned in my government class. Which is to say: next to nothing. Government covers how the government works, not what it decides. I needed some help. I turned to a GPC alum, who now goes to
Georgia Tech. Richard Kerfoot majored in criminal justice at GPC and currently studies public policy. He was able to point me in the right direction. I was lucky. There was someone available to me able to explain where I could look and what I should do to create a viable legal argument regarding federal law. So, here’s what you need to know in case you end up in a situation like mine.
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Find the title your concern would be under. For example, Crimes and criminal procedure is Title 18 of the United States Code (USC).
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eorgia Perimeter College offers a variety of online classes that are extremely flexible for working students, such as myself. Many think online classes are easy, but it can be a bit challenging. Because no one is reminding you when assignments are due, it is important to login
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daily in order to succeed in the class, or you may be left behind. We all have different study techniques. While some classes are simple and others are more challenging, it is important to prepare. Whatever the circumstance, don’t be afraid to take a class online because with a few tips, it can be a successful semester.
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know what you’re eating. For example, sometimes food sold as sea scallops is actually shark meat.
• Be careful using pesticides. They can get into groundwater and poison lakes and streams.
Determine which part of the title your concern would be under. Continuing the example, crimes is under Part 1 of Title 18 of the USC.
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Does your concern fall within the law? If so, find any court precedents involving your specific concern or a similar concern. Go to the official website of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Be sure to cite the law and any applicable Court rulings. Quote them and cite the title, part, chapter, and section for the applicable law, and referencing any applicable Court cases in the same way.
If this seems ridiculously complex to you, it’s okay to ask for help. Asking a criminal justice student might make a fun practical exercise for your fellow student. You can also ask a political science and/or criminal justice professor. You can ask a lawyer if you know one.
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Familiarize yourself with icollege This will save time from having to go back and look for postings or emails. Locating the emails, discussions boards and daily updates are the equivalent of an in-class lecture. They remind you when assignments are due and what to expect from the class.
I failed to do this in the first online class I took. I missed several writing quizzes because I did not know where the daily updates were located. Embarrassed, I had to email the professor with no excuse as to why I missed the assignment. I was fortunate she provided extra credit.
This will help you stay on track. For those of you taking numerous classes, marking them with a different color pen or marker can help differentiate classes. It may also be helpful to jot down assignments on the syllabus so you can keep up with dates in advance.
I have a floral, pink organizer and calendar for each month; it is my most prized possession during the school year. I write down assignments that need to be completed and due dates. I have all my tests marked in red because it stands out as a priority.
Interactions and working in groups are often encouraged by professors. Icollege allows students to communicate through email and discussion boards. This can come in handy if a professor cannot reply to an email right away. Keep in mind, students taking online classes take them due to time restrictions and it may be difficult to meet up, but nonetheless try.
Befriending another student allowed me to go over the homework and quizzes so I can have a visualization of the material. Having someone explain it to me and show me how to do the work correctly helped me do well on the test.
Keep a calendar or organizer
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Alex Truitt, Kyana Campbell, Caroline Haafield and AlexaWebb Photo by Sergio Jewell
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xcitement continues to build as the NFL moves closer to the end of the preseason and heads toward their 94th annual regular season kickoff. The 2012 season started in a controversial frenzy due to the referee lockout, but after an agreement was reached fans were able witness one of the more remarkable seasons
The season is around the corner and women’s soccer head coach Bruno Kalonji is busy preparing his team for the Aug. 30 season opener against Andrew College in Cuthbert, Ga. The Georgia Perimeter Lady Jags have high ambitions for the upcoming season. Sophomore center midfielder, Caroline Haafield said she feels the team is looking to finish a lot stronger than they did in 2012. “We are expecting to go undefeated and to make it to the national championship in Florida,” said Haafield. “I hate the way that we lost in the region final, but I believe our lack of team unity was one of the main reasons we lost.” Kalonji said that it is challenging maintaining team chemistry in a two-year program
in NFL history. The college spread-option made its way to the pros and took the league by storm and ended up being the biggest story of last year. New regimes will be the header of 2013 as a few new head coaches will look to make a name for themselves in their new surroundings. Here are a few teams from each division that will be under the microscope
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because recruitment is pivotal to establishing consistency. “You have to be able to bring in players who can learn [quickly] and fit the team’s playing style,” said Kalonji. Haafield said the team has new techniques for the year. “We are focusing a lot on passing and offensive movement. We are also working out different alignments and formations and trying out different players in different positions.” Freshman Alexa Webb said she feels like she has already learned a lot from Kalonji. “I think I have learned more in college than I ever did in high school,” said Webb. “Kalonji is much more experienced and knowledgeable than coaches I’ve worked with in the past. He’s helped me to learn new things quickly.” Freshman Kyana Campbell mentioned coaching as one of the reasons she decided to attend GPC.
in 2013. Each of the four teams that run the spread-option reside in the National Football Conference. Of the four teams that ran the offense, three made the playoffs in 2012. Robert Griffin III (Redskins), Colin Kaepernick (49ers), and Russell Wilson (Seahawks) tormented opposing defenses week-in and week-out which is
“I knew GPC would be the best place for me because it’s close to home and the coaching here is great,” said Campbell. Haafield said she feels it is important to listen and learn from the coach. “The only advice I feel is necessary is to play where Coach Bruno tells them to play even if it isn't their normal position,” said Haafield. “He is a brilliant coach and can see things that we as players may not see.” Webb feels team chemistry and passion for the game will help them get far in the regular season. “We all get along and we all love the game,” said Webb. “Our coaches have pushed us every practice so we will get better.” Campbell agrees and said she feels the team is working very hard. “I know all of our hard will pay off in the long run,” said Campbell.
amazing considering each were first-year starters. This year will determine if the traditional college offense is a fad or here to stay in the NFL. Last season’s battle for NFC supremacy was competitive and 2013 could be even more. The division is full of talent especially at QB. The Atlanta Falcons, lead by Matt Ryan, are a force to be reckoned with due to Tony
Gonzalez returning, a stronger and more polished Julio Jones and the addition of a ‘doeverything’ back in Steven Jackson. Though their defense struggled against duel-threat QBs, Mike Nolan now has a year’s worth of film to help his gameplan. Continues on
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College Honor Societies: Your Foot in the Door or a Waste of Money? By Evan Reinhart
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Low Budget Activities for the Average Student
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t’s the weekend, and you want to plan what to do with your friends. There are many different activities going on, yet you’re on a low budget. Here are a few ideas that won’t hurt your pocket.
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very year, college honor societies such as Phi Theta Kappa, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Omicron Delta Kappa recruit students across the nation with high grade point averages. The benefits of joining these student groups include scholarships, leadership seminars and social events. “I would most certainly consider joining a college honor society,” said GPC student Christopher Strevel. “Positive career moves involve knowing the right people and having relationships.” The nonprofit NSCS boasts nearly half of a million dollars annually in scholarships to its students, career resources, and discounts on car insurance on their website. However, membership into one of these groups comes with a price.
Go to the Park I always love going to the park. It’s a great place to enjoy nature and to meet friends for a picnic. Parks are always beautiful in the fall when the leaves are beginning to change.
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If you live near the Clarkston campus or even the Newton campus, Atlanta is relatively close. You don’t have to blow money to enjoy a day at the mall. Sometimes it’s fun to simply window shop or try on crazy outfits with your friends that you all know you would never buy.
I didn't get in anywhere.” said McGill. Former GPC student Chanel Mulgrav also had an experience with the honor society she joined, NSCS. “I [had] the $90 membership fee for resume building purposes. I got my shiny new certificate of membership via postal service and lots of emails about upcoming events, but now the emails have dwindled down to nothing.” said Mulgrav. Still, with NSCS and Phi Theta Kappa both having established chapters at GPC, endorsed by faculty advisors, students cannot ignore the fact that these organizations are legitimate. Additionally, students have the opportunity to advance within the organization and earn a potentially valuable reputation as a leader.
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If you have guys and girls in your group, this is a sure way to have some fun. Grab your baseballs, basketballs, kick balls, Frisbees, and may the games begin.
Centennial Olympic Park
Go out and Volunteer
Centennial Olympic Park is another fun place to go in Atlanta. It always has fun things going on in the area. Just make sure to always be safe in the city and stay in groups.
We are a generation with a lot of great opportunities to help out those around us. Let’s do it! Choose a day when you can go out with friends and volunteer at a homeless shelter or wherever your heart’s desire. You will feel good about helping out and help others feel good too.
This one might be a little expensive, but the aquarium offers group discounts and even college group discounts. The aquarium has many different exhibits for everyone to enjoy.
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The Georgia Aquarium
The zoo is another great place to go to spend time outdoors. I hadn’t been in years until my family and I went this summer.
The cost of admission to many honor society events can be steep for a struggling college student. Registration for the Phi Theta Kappa’s 2013 convention can cost members up to $389 in admission, and entrance into NSCS’s “ScholarCon” is $480, not including the price of lodging. Top students are frequently bombarded by offers from several organizations. When faced with multiple invitations from various honor societies, former student Liz McGill decided to join Psi Chi and Omicron Delta Kappa. “I thought they would look good on graduate school applications,” said McGill. However, she said the honor societies she joined did not afford McGill the rewards that she had hoped for. “They didn't help me on graduate applications since
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Go See a Braves Game Braves games don’t have to be expensive either. You might have to sit in the “nosebleed” section, but sometimes those can be the best seats in the house because you can see everything going on at the game and have a beautiful sunset view of Atlanta.
Stone Mountain
You don’t necessarily have to go inside Stone Mountain to have fun. You can climb the mountain for free after paying for parking. You can also watch the laser show for free as well.
What is college without coffee? Otherwise, how would we all get through those late-night study sessions and finals week? I absolutely love my hometown’s coffee shop. It’s the best place to go and study or just to enjoy a nice cup of coffee. This can be said about any coffee shop. They are always great places to go and meet with friends for much needed study time or just to have a nice talk.
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GPC Welcomes Savannah State University Transient Students By Rhonda Day Collegian Staff
Transient students from Savannah State University (SSU) are coming to Georgia Perimeter College this fall because of an overflow of student admissions and not enough housing space. Normally, the summer semester brings the most transient students to GPC. However, Director of Recruitment and Admissions Richard L. Beaubien said he is starting to see more transients in the Fall and
Spring terms. “Georgia Gwinnett, East Georgia College, Georgia Piedmont and Savannah Tech were also contacted by Savannah State to help with the overflow situation.” said Beaubien. Transient students are students enrolled at one accredited college or university who are not seeking degrees when applying to another institution, but to take courses as visitors for a specific amount of time. GPC’s admissions personnel are in constant contact with these students
and have held a lot of hands over the past few days getting the new students registered and waiving application and orientation fees that were paid at SSU to ease the stress of this unexpected transition, he said. Transient students enrolled at Georgia Perimeter College will pay the same tuition and fees and enjoy the same accesses to activities and resources as any GPC student. “The financial aid offices at both GPC and SSU are working together to determine what financial aid
is available to defray the cost of study at GPC. As transient students, they are eligible to receive financial aid from their home institution within the framework of what’s known as a consortium agreement. Some of the details are still being worked out,” said Beaubien. SSU students are not the only ones who benefit from transient study. GPC students also take advantage of this option at other colleges and universities, taking coursework that transfers back to GPC. This gives them the chance to
meet students from other institutions and establish friendships, according to Beaubien. Transient study is one of 12 student enrollment types available at GPC. Others include Home Schooled, Freshman, NonTraditional Freshman, Transfer, Former, Dual Enrollment, Online, Special Degree, Senior, Military and International students. For more information visit http://admissions.gpc.edu/ transient.php
The DeKalb Symphony Creates an Unique Educational Experience for GPC Students By Roland Boucherr Contributor
GPC Students Savannah Hill, Tyler Duren and Erin Lyttle on Newton Campus for Welcome Back Week Events Photo by Joy Bratcher
Passport to the Future Week
GPC Newton Campus kicks off Fall 2013 Semester with Welcome Back Week By Joy Bratcher Contributor
Georgia Perimeter College students traveled the world last week during “Passport to the Future,” an interactive cultural event held on the Newton campus. Monday was “Popsicles and Passports,” Tuesday was “Italian Bistro,” Wednesday was “West African Song & Dance,” and Thursday closed the week off with “Mariachi.” Each day catered to a different part of the world with food, song and dance from other countries.
Dunwoody Music Video Magic Dunwoody Campus Kicks-Off Welcome Week with Student Music Videos
Passports were handed to students to use when taking a trip to each new destination. Student Life Director Tjazha Mazhani recommended that students keep up with their passports and get them stamped at each event. “We will have big prizes at the end of the semester,” she said. Thursday’s “Mariachi” theme was a huge hit among students. For the students who volunteered to dance, the band gave out sombreros. “It was awesome,” GPC student, Savannah Hill said. “I hope they do this
again. I loved how the band interacted with the crowd and got people to volunteer to dance.” Student Life President Leanna Whitaker enjoyed the event as well. “This week was amazing,” Whitaker said. “Everyone was able to experience the different cultures and see all of the different diversities we have.” Student Life at the Newton campus sponsored the events that will continue throughout the semester.
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complete with professional editing effects and artificial backgrounds facilitated by C.E.P. Inc., a company that specializes in campus entertainment functions. “You’re pretty out of character when you have the outfits on,” said GPC student and SGA secretary Lauren Yntmna, who was sporting a golden sequined hat. “People should actually try it out. It’s a lot of fun.”
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Students came dressed in funky outfits and accessories, ranging from leopard skin scarfs to plastic ukuleles, to create a free music video at the Dunwoody student center on Aug. 21. Participants received a DVD that captured their music video debuts,
Auditions are open for musical students who play the strings, horn and principal trumpet with the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) this semester. DSO, based at the GPC Clarkston Campus, is the largest performing arts organization at GPC and has a long-standing partnership with GPC since the college’s founding in 1964. The DSO first performed at the dedication ceremony for the opening of DeKalb College. Students who are members of the orchestra will be awarded academic credit upon successfully completing the class requirements. “Participation in the orchestra offers students the opportunity to play some of the greatest music ever written,” said Fyodor Cherniavsky, music director and conductor since 2005. “Symphonic music is highly developed and its performance expands the student’s horizon.” The orchestra consists of about 80 professional, semi-professional, amateur musicians and students. It provides community players the opportunity for professional development. The DSO helps GPC serve its mission to provide adult education and Despite the high energy surrounding the event, student turnout was low. “I believe that you have to have this later in the year,” said GPC student Ryan McCord. “It’s fall semester, and there are a bunch of 17- and 18-year-olds that don’t know anybody. They don’t want to get up there and make a fool out of themselves.” However, students who were brave enough to get on
community outreach. “Over the many years since its founding the orchestra has collaborated with other ensembles and groups within the GPC Fine Arts Department. We hope to continue and increase our collaborative efforts in the future,” said Cherniavsky. According to the syllabus for the fall 2013 semester: Participation in the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra will help students develop instrumental techniques, musicianship and competent reading through the technical preparation and performance practice of standard and modern orchestral literature. The goal in student participation is to improve individual instrumental skills and sharpen ensemble techniques as well as to gain stylistic knowledge through the preparation of a variety of symphonic literature. Classes are devoted to the process of sight-reading, rehearsal and performance. Students will also learn to accompany concerts featuring distinguished guest soloists. For more information on The DeKalb Symphony Orchastra and auditions visit www.dekalbsymphony. com or email Auditions@ DeKalbSymphony.org. stage had a blast. “I would definitely do it again,” said GPC student Felicia Langford after an impromptu performance set to Pink’s “So What.” The “Create Your Own Music Video” event was one of many “Welcome Week” occasions sponsored by the Jaguar Activity Group ( JAG). JAG organizes several activities throughout the semester.
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