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The Colonnade The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College

September 30, 2011

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Volume 88, No. 7

Community mourns loss of students

Aubrie Sofala / Staff Photographer (Top) Students at the whiteout game pass around two books for Alex and Johnny for friends to share memories. The books will be given to their families. (Below) Approximately 50 students attended the game.

Aubrie Sofala / Staff Photographer (Above) The roadside memorial for GC freshmen Alex Delor and Johnny Harof was set up on Thursday, Sept. 22, after Director of Campus Life Tom Miles met with the owner of the property, Faye Little. Johnny and Alex died in a car accident in the morning hours on Thursday.

Aubrie Sofala Senior Reporter On a makeshift cross there is a rosary entangled with a Collins Hill High School necklace. The two are conjoined at the clasps; it’s impossible to tell where one starts and the other ends. On the cross, there are the words “Rest in Peace, Alex and Johnny.”

Remembering

The cross is joined with flowers and photographs – still frames of the lives of Alex Delor and John Harof, two freshmen who died Thursday, Sept. 22, in a car accident on North Columbia Street.

“I feel like this is the proper place for people to come that cared about them,” said Faye Lit-

tle, who owns the property where the roadside memorial is located.

Alex and Johnny, along with freshmen Tyler Zecker and Christian Smith, who survived the accident, were traveling from a run to Wal-Mart in the early morning hours when the accident occurred.

The police report explains that they were traveling south on North Columbia Street and lost control as they passed over the railroad tracks located near the Goodie Gallery.

All four students were recent graduates of Collins Hill High School in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Georgia College garners national, state awards Mark Watkins Staff Writer Three national college ranking organizations placed Georgia College among top regional colleges of the South and, separately, on a comprehensive list of national colleges of distinction.

The U.S. News and World Report ranked it 12th out of the public regional universities in the South and 36th out of 127 Southern regional universities both private and public.

“It’s a recognition of Georgia College’s academic excellence and potential,” said Stas Preczewski, interim president of GC. Another college ranking source, The Princeton Review listed GC as “A Best in the Southeast” in their annual ranking.

GC was also named a College of Distinction on

“I see it as a reflection of the community we have here.”

Andrew Burton, master’s student in education the Colleges of Distinction website, along with 200 other colleges, and was the only public university awarded.

“I see it as a reflection of the community that we have here,” said Andrew Burton, who is a master’s student in education.

“It’s a spiral upwards.

High quality rankings mean

News Flash Author to speak on mental illness Andrew Dadtke, author of “Regular and Decaf,” will speak to Georgia College on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom about his struggles with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, Gadtke will share with students his decade-long personal experience with mental illness.

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“I feel like this is the proper place for people to come that cared about them.”

Faye Little, Milledgeville resident

“I could easily tell they were really close, they were always spouting off inside jokes about each other,” said Eric Bridges, freshman music therapy major and friend of Harof.

Bridges lived across from Johnny in Napier Hall. In the span of a month, they became friends.

“Johnny tended to be quiet sometimes but whenever he did talk – it was always hilarious,” Bridges said.

Although Alex lived in Adams Hall, Bridges says he was constantly with Johnny, Christian and Tyler, who were all roommates in Napier Hall. Alex, who had con-

sidered UGA before choosing GC, was fitting in well.

“For his first college paper he had turned in, he had sent us a copy of it before he turned it in, basically saying ‘Hey mom, this is a paper I wrote about my past, present and future and I thought you’d get a kick out of it,” said David Delor, Alex’s father.

David Delor says the paper is what made him believe Alex had made the right choice by attending GC.

Grief

Counseling services, in conjunction with the Baptist Collegiate Ministries and the Wes

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SGA votes against impeachment Lauren Davidson Senior Reporter The Student Government Association met Tuesday, Sept. 27, for a special session to discuss the articles of impeachment filed against SGA Vice President Ross Sheppard.

With an 11-12 vote, the motion to impeach did not carry.

Cody Allen, junior senator, was among those 11 that voted for the impeachment of Sheppard. He said that he believes a person within any

office of SGA is placed there to represent every single student and that someone with a DUI is incapable of representing student groups like Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD).

“I think that his position is one that is supposed to be a position to look up to and (to be) a role model, and I don’t think he was able to do that after that,” Allen said. “That being said I think that he is the best possible person for the job and that he will do a great job and I think that it is unfortunate that he got the

DUI, but I stand by my yes for impeachment.”

Oliver Ladd, freshman senator, believes that Sheppard is the best suited person for the position.

“It was best for the school and for student government to keep him in that position,” Ladd said. “I also believe that it was not my business to be involved in an incident that occurred off campus and was essentially non-school related.”

To start off the session,

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At a Glance: SGA Impeachment Vote Voted in favor of impeachment:

Voted against the impeachment:

Cody Allen Oliver Ladd John Fajuke Robby Campbell Victoria Ferree Zachariah Cohoon Patrick Hall Brian DeMeza Allyn Harris Aubrey Ethridge Stephen Hundley Holly Nix Connor Reddick Connor Johnson Maxwell Pichan Taylor Solomon Sarah Rose June Teasley Taylor Thaxton Remmes Natalie Sorto Shelby Weitzel Gordon Thomas Matthew Wirth

Bell tower fundraising continues Jessica Hayman Staff Writer

The Student Government Association will be spending the remainder of the 2011-12 school year raising funds and awareness for the Centennial Bell Tower that will be used to house the Centennial Center Bell.

The bell itself was originally part of a United States Navy ship, and was given to

Quotable “The new-comers did great, the old pros were flawless. The most fun I can think of having for free.”

-Erica Sanders, junior psychology major

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the college in 1989 by Senator Sam Nunn, with the assistance of Kurt Hoffman. The Centennial Center opened in that year and became the home for the bell. It was to be used “ring in a victory” for GC athletics.

When the NCAA made a rule banning all artificial noisemakers from the arena, the bell was put into storage.

SGA has begun fundraising in hopes that the establishment of the bell tower will bring more school spirit to campus

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Inside

Increased marijuana sanctions................................2 The Den installs security cameras.........................2

Features

“Life is Mostly Straws” takes stage........................7 CAB delivers laughs..................................................8

Sports

White-out game honors students......................11 Golf takes fourth place.........................................11 Community News........................................5 Leisure.................................................................9

and more pride to athletics.

SGA has currently raised $8,000 towards the $20,000 budget, but are working on a plan for $15,000, should they not meet their goal by May 2012.

The bell currently resides in the SGA office in the Student Activities Center. It is roughly a foot and a half tall and 2 feet in diameter, and hangs in a wooden stand.

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Number Crunch

4 The number of actors in the Georgia College world-premiere play “Life is Mostly Straws.” See page 7 for more.

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Increased sanctions for marijuana usage Courtney Coile Contributing Writer Georgia College students might think twice now before they puff, puff and pass.

The student body received an email on Sept.

6 from university officials notifying it of new measures in place for dealing with marijuana on campus due to the increased number of violations.

Scott Beckner, police chief of Public Safety, says that the officers of Public Safety have responded to the increase in marijuana usage with a “proactive police response.”

“We are gathering better information from sources around campus, which allows our officers to intercept and confront marijuana violators on a more regular basis, thus creating more marijuana charges this year than in the past,” Beckner said.

The conse- “I think decisions quences of drug use on campus that you make have increased while you are in for the safety and future of stu- college can defidents. nitely affect your “I think decisions that you future. . .” make while you are in college Andrew Whittaker, can definitely affect your future SGA attorney and I think that is general something people need to recognize when they are caught in a moment and having fun, whether it is alcohol or drug use,” said Mary Roberts, director of the Career Center. “It’s also hard to

predict which employers require what, whether it’s just a good GPA or a background check that includes the employer going way into your past and asking questions about your behavior.”

Student Government Association Attorney General Andrew Whittaker administers the Student Judicial Board, and has seen the standard sanctions increase.

“It started with the Interim President Stas Preczewski who gave his feelings about the issue to Bruce Harshbarger, who is in charge of the Student Judicial Board, and then it went to Public Safety and then me so that we may have judicial interaction,” Whittaker said.

The changes include increased fines and community service, letters sent home to parents and even judicial suspension in some instances.“It is a case by case basis but it is a

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Peabody Garden renovations to end in October Bobbi Otis Senior Reporter Events for campus organizations could have a new place to organize after October.

The Formal Garden located between Parks Hall and Russell Auditorium is getting a facelift this semester, and is set to be completed in October. Construction on the garden began in August.

It will be christened the Peabody Garden.

This newly renovated space will replace the former Peabody Garden, which was lost with the sale of the Cathy Alumni Center on Hancock Street.

According to Vice President for External Relations and University Advancement Amy Amason, the Peabody Garden was a significant landmark at the Center.

“Renaming the Formal Garden allows us to dedicate this wonderful space on campus and recognize the significant role of the Peabody School and its alumni,” Amason said in a press release.

Renovations to the area will include the creation of an original sculpture, which will honor the former Peabody School and its alumni, explained Amason.

The artwork was paid for by the Georgia College Alumni Association, and will be put in the garden after construction is done.

Overgrown evergreen hedges surrounded

the Formal Garden before the renovations started; a stone fountain stood in disrepair, and flagstone was embedded in the grass around the fountain.

The garden traces its origins to the fall of 1934 while Guy Wells was the president of the university, according to the press release.

The garden was made in an effort to beautify campus. The site of the garden was an unpaved parking lot and it was decorated with shrubbery, flowering plants and flagstone walks, explained the press release.

The Peabody School was established in 1891 on campus as a public school for Baldwin County students. The school acted as a practice venue for GC education students.

In 1927 the Peabody School expanded services and began acting as the four-year high school for Baldwin County, according to the press release.

During the 1970s, the Peabody School started being phased out when the public schools were being built. After the public schools were established, GC education students started teaching in those institutions.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said freshman undecided major Kate Benson. “I can’t wait to use it.”

Sarah Kelehear/ Photographer The Peabody Garden stands vacant as it awaits renovations from the university. Construction on the garden, located between Parks Hall and Russell Auditorium began in August and is set to be completed in October.

The Den installs Updates begin on Donahoo video security cameras Kate Ramsey Contributing Writer

Lauralee Iaquinto Contributing Writer The Den is a hot spot for student activity on any given day; however, it is now the home to a new camera system put in place for enhanced security. The newly installed cameras were placed throughout the entire facility on Monday, Sept. 19, and were completed on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Campus Life Business Manager Jonathan Meyer says this

was a necessary precaution.

“Last year there was a theft, a PlayStation 3 gaming system worth about $300, which caused a huge inconvenience to us and the students; however, it was recovered and the person was caught,” Meyer said.

This year it was decided that an investment in security cameras was the right move for The Den, according to SGA President Evan Karanovich.“With a

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Over the years, the Georgia College campus has seen many changes and evolutions. One of the newer items on the agenda is the remodeling of the first floor of the Maxwell Student Union building.

The area that will be renovated is located under The Max, neighboring Chick-fil-A and the campus mailboxes.

It is home to many of the campus offices and common areas, some of which including the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, the Bobcat Card office, The Colonnade office and the Donahoo Lounge.

The Donahoo Lounge is a large group meeting room, which serves as a meeting area for many student organizations. The space is currently

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equipped with many tables and chairs to accommodate student seating, and a large, wide-open area to work with, but little else.

Last year, it was determined that The GIVE Center would be moved from its current location in Ennis Hall to MSU. The Student Activity Budget Committee allocated $59,000 for the costs of construction and remodeling in the transition. Because there will already be a large amount of construction going on in the building during this time, SABC and Auxiliary Services partnered up in financing the renovations of Donahoo Lounge.

“Donahoo Lounge is a space that has seen a mix of uses. Large group meeting space continues to be a high need on our campus and we wanted to bring this space up to a better standard,” said

Student Government Association president Evan Karanovich.

The “better standard” to which Karanovich hopes to develop the space includes the installation of two projector and computer systems, new lighting, flooring, furniture and re-painting the room. It is estimated to cost $13,000 for construction and renovations. The Student Technology Advisory Fee Committee has allocated $13,000 for technology to be included in the project as well.

Billy Grace, graduate assistant for Campus Life and former SGA Chief of Staff, commented on the remodeling: “We are replacing the tile floor with carpet squares to make the lounge feel warmer. It is such a cold, open space

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Campus hosts chemical society lecture BRENNAN MEAGHER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BRENNAN MEAGHER / PHOTOGRAPHER President of the American Chemical Society Nancy Jackson speaks to students about the state of chemistry.

This year is the International Year of Chemistry and was the theme of Jackson’s presentation.

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Continued from page 1 SGA President Evan Karanovich, who served as moderator for the hearing, stated the SGA Bylaws and SGA Constitution, as well as the rights of the vice president during the process.

Before any deliberation began from both sides, Karanovich made it known to the audience his long standing relationship with Sheppard; making clear to all that their relationship would not cause him to be biased in any way.

“Many have asked how the relationship between both myself and the vice president would or could jeopardize my position as chair of this special session,” Karanovich said in the special session. “Despite my acquaintance with the

vice president I have made it clear to him as well as the prosecution that I remain loyal to my position within SGA and that I must first fulfill this process in its entirety and follow the SGA constitution.”

The vice president was then asked to make an opening statement and in response asked that he waive himself from those rights and instead make a closing statement after cross examination had occurred.

SGA Attorney General Andrew Whittaker, who served as prosecution in the hearing, took the floor and urged the senators to ask themselves two questions when deliberating on their decision. “‘Can he continue in office, is he capable of being a good vice president?’ and then ‘Should he be vice president?’” Whittaker said in his

On the evening of Sept. 21, students from Georgia College, Mercer University, Weslyan College and Fort Valley State University gathered in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium. These students came together to listen to Nancy Jackson, president of the American Chemical Society, discuss the current state of the field of chemistry.

In addition to being the president of the American Chemical Society, Jackson also manages the International Chemical Threat Reduction Department in the Global Security Center at Sandia National Laboratories. Jackson holds many scientific distinctions, and in 2005 received the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Professional of the Year award. Jackson’s favorite part of her position is the frequency of travel. “My day job allows me to work with chemists from Morocco to Malaysia,” Jackson said.

This year is the International Year of Chemistry 2011, and Jackson’s presentation was titled “The State of Chemistry in the International Year of Chemistry.” Jackson commented on the current risks involved with careers in chemistry, stating employment as one of them.

“The unemployment rate for chemists is at its highest point,” Jackson said.

Brian McKinnon, senior chemistry major and webmaster of the GC Chemistry Club, thought the information provided during Jackson’s presentation was important for students to know.

“She brought with her several real-world opening statements. “Those two questions you have to answer for yourself and I hope that there is proper motivation for whichever way you vote tonight with the understanding that if you vote to send him to a judicial board trial you are sending him there with the intention of being removed.”

After finishing his opening statements, Whittaker called Sheppard to the stand to crossexamine him. Questions were answered and the trial moved on to closing statements.

“Tonight is the closest thing that Vice President Sheppard will ever have to looking at the campus community eye-to-eye. (He) doesn’t have to answer to anybody else and I’m sure he’ll point out in his closing statement that if the election was tomorrow he’d get re-elected, I don’t doubt that,” Whittaker later said in his

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Continued from page 2 now, and we believe that will make it much more peoplefriendly.”

Grace also mentioned they hope to achieve a more “professional look” in the space.

Jamie Cowan, senior mass communication major and member of the Delta Zeta sorority attends chapter meetings in the Donahoo Lounge every Monday. “We (Delta Zeta) feel lucky enough to even have a

issues that affect not just the scientific community, but the world as a whole. Students and other young people need to be aware of the problems we will face, and what we need to do to be a part of the solution,” McKinnon said.

“I thought her presentation showed a very real side of international worries, and what we as scientists can do to help.”

Other topics of discussion included what could be done nationally, as well as internationally, in order to increase chemists’ employment rate. Jackson also spoke about investing in energy and the lack of appreciation for those in the research and development field.

Amanda Burke, junior environmental science major, attended Jackson’s presentation, and was intrigued by the information given.

As a science major, she found it motivational for her future endeavors.

“It’s sad to hear that American chemistry, and all of science and technology, is slowly losing funding and jobs to overseas markets.

However, Dr. Jackson provided a message of hope suggesting that increased funding and opportunities in research could help bring the U.S. out of our current economic slope,” Burke said.

The Chemistry Club is responsible for bringing Jackson to GC. “We actually came into contact with her through the American Chemical Society. We put a bid in to get her to come to our school, along with other schools around Georgia, and our school was selected,” said Katie Fredo, junior chemistry major and vice president of the Chemistry Club. “It is a very big honor

Chemical page 4 closing statement.

Sheppard’s expressed in his closing statements that he is not a “nuisance to society.” “...I am rather someone who has done something very stupid, completely devoid of any rational thought yet wants to right his offenses,” Sheppard said.

Sheppard understands the consequences of his actions and the effects it has had on SGA. “There are many students who struggle with lots of problems,” Sheppard said in the session.

“I mean students here are getting in trouble all the time, and who better for them to look to than someone that’s in a leadership position and can admit, ‘yes I made mistakes,’ we all make mistakes but that’s no reason to not continue on and upward.

space available for our chapter meetings,” Cowan said.

“Because sometimes we have a hard time finding available spaces. But the carpet would probably be good. . ..less of an echo in the room.”

Senior accounting major and SGA Senator John Fajuke agrees that this renovation is a positive one.

“I definitely think it is a good idea for the school to make this space more presentable and up-to-date for those organizations that use it every week,” Fajuke said. “I believe

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Continued from page 2 set standard to what is an acceptable range of sanction,” Whittaker said. “It depends on how much marijuana they have, how many people are involved and how many cases they’ve been involved in before.”

According to the results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug. In 2010, there were 17.4 million who admitted to its use within the previous month, and between 2007 and 2010 the rate of use increased from 5.8 to 6.9 percent.

this is one of the cases where the college sees a vast need for something, and they step in to provide.”

It is hopeful for construction to begin in the coming weeks, and in an effort to minimize the impact on students, faculty, staff and visitors, most of the work will be done primarily on weekends and during after-hours.

SGA is optimistic renovations will be complete by Winter Break or the beginning of Spring Semester.

For full-time college students ages 18 to 22, the survey reported that the rate of current use of illicit drugs was 22 percent.

“People who possess and consume marijuana are only going to hang out with people who are non-hostile to marijuana use,” Whittaker said. “There is no more negative social stigma towards it in certain social circles and it is becoming more acceptable.”

Although there are several other reasons that Public Safety and the Student Judicial Board are cracking down, Beckner puts it simply by explaining that it is their job “to uphold the laws of the state of Georgia, and if someone is caught, we have to take the appropriate action.”

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Continued from page 1 high quality faculty and staff, which attracts high quality students and allows for high quality facilities and programs to be put in place,” Preczewski said.

The student population and reputation is a large factor of college rankings and ratings. Works produced by students, as well as their activities within the community, contribute to the college’s rankings. Work put out by faculty, such as academic papers, is also considered in rankings. School resources such the student-run journal, The Peacock’s Feet, and The Corinthian, the scholarly journal which gives

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Continued from page 3 to have been selected, having beat out all the other schools that wanted her to come.”

The GC Chemistry Club has won nine national awards from the American Chemical Society and has also been recognized for the Outstanding Chapter Award on four occasions; this is the highest award that a club can re-

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Continued from page 1 ley Foundation, gave the students of Napier Hall an opportunity to share their memories of Johnny and Alex on Sept. 22 during a hall meeting.

“There is no set time for grief to resolve,” said Counselor Steven Wilson.

Counseling Services has offered group-counseling sessions to provide opportunities for students to discuss the tragedy.

Wilson believes being in college has a role in the way students interpret death.

“I think it makes people take a second and pause, at any age really, but particularly at this age – death seems so alien, especially at 18 years old,” Wilson said.

Counseling services has also attended classes Johnny and Alex were in, in hopes of helping the student body heal.

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“He kind of had this goofy

publishing opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students, contribute to these rankings.

The volunteer hours of students and colleges not only affects ratings, but the degree to which public colleges and universities receive funding from state and national governments.

GC is currently on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and has been for two years.

“I’m proud to attend this school and I’m proud to have a degree for this college come December. I think GC is a great place,” said Ami Ingwersen, senior sociology major. According to the Honor Roll’s website, the honor is a

distinction that annually recognizes institutions of higher education for their commitment to and achievement in community service and increases the public’s awareness of the contributions that colleges and their students make to local communities and the nation as a whole. This is the highest federal honor an institution can receive for volunteer service. As a result of these rankings, GC can look for improvements in multiple areas in the future.

“We can anticipate an increase in the number of applicants, the number and quality of faculty, increase in the approval of grants and donors, (which) all contribute to the spiral upwards,” Preczewski said.

ceive. The Chemistry Club is also very involved on campus.

“We host a ton of social activities within the club in order to relieve the stress of our major, such as movie nights, cookouts, Relay for Life and intramurals,” Fredo said.

Besides being involved on campus, the Chemistry Club is involved planning community events. Olivia Newman, sophomore chemistry major, is a member of the Chemistry Club.

“We have fun events during National Chemistry Week every year, including a haunted trail,” Newman said.

“We put on shows for middle schools, and in general try to show the community the importance of chemistry while making it fun.”

The GC Chemistry Club meets on Mondays at 1 p.m. in Herty Hall 313.

The Faculty Advisor is Catrena H. Lisse. For more information contact her at catrena.lisse@gcsu.edu.

grin on his face, this kid could not be mean,” Bridges said about Johnny.

Bridges had swiftly become friends with Johnny and made it tradition to make late-night Wal-Mart runs, and the occasional Taco Bell run. Bridges says Johnny was thoughtful and was always concerned for others.

“He was always just really concerned about other people, I don’t know, Johnny was just a good kid,” Bridges said.

Alex was just gaining his stride in embracing the college lifestyle, according to David Delor.

“Alex, in the beginning of his life, was a little bit of an introvert, and in his senior year he became more of an extrovert,” Delor said. “That came through with basically everything he did at Georgia College.”

Delor has had time to reflect on how his son’s life had changed since his senior year of high school.

“From a parent’s perspective, it’s very heart-warming

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Continued from page 2 great deal of expensive electronics and equipment in the space, including flat screen TVs, computers, video games and systems, as well as other items, it is important that we protect the investment already made,” Karanovich said.

After voicing his opinion to Campus Life and SGA, SABC allocated $5,000 for Campus Life to receive the new cameras.

“Five thousand dollars, in my opinion, is a sound investment when it comes to the security of our students and the facility they enjoy,” Karanovich said.

Meyer has the same concerns as Karanovich.

“We have a trained and diligent staff at The Den, but they can’t watch everything and every student at once,” Meyer said.

Karanovich, who is chairman

to know that little boy kind of turned a corner,” Delor said.

In Memory

Residents of Napier Hall and friends of Johnny and Alex have recently approached SGA in hopes of organizing a student-run memorial in the next week.

“They just want it run for the students, by the students,” said SGA Senator Patrick Hall.

Funeral services for Alex were on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. The arrangements were organized by Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home.

A funeral mass was held for Johnny on Monday, Sept.

26, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The arrangements were organized by Tim Stewart Funeral Home.

The families of both Johnny and Alex have come to GC requesting scholarships to be set up in honor of their sons.

“We knew that people

would want to offer donations for condolences and so forth and for us it just felt right to set up a scholarship fund so that any child can experience what our son was able to experience and get a great education in the process,” Delor said.

David Delor and Harof are both overwhelmed and surprised by the outpouring of student response from the campus and community.

“There have been so many people we don’t know who have written us notes or told us stories about Johnny,” said John Harof, Johnny’s father, in an Atlanta-Journal Constitution article.

The student support of the families has aided in the journey of healing, according to Delor. He also hopes those who knew Alex will contact them to share stories.

“It’s been overwhelming and heartwarming and it has really helped our healing a tremendous amount,” Delor said. “I just want you to know that we love y’all.”

of the SABC, reis a popular space for mained close to “We have a students; of the 1,000 the project, see- trained and dili- freshmen who have ing it from start MAPgent staff at The completed to finish.

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“This was a team effort, in a Because of the campaigning Karanovich did for the security way to directly minimize the fiscameras, students can now relax cal impact placed student dollars at The Den with ease, knowing while still ensuring the maximum that the facility is safe. The Den protection,” Karanovich said.

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SUBMITTED BY ROSS SHEPPARD The SGA Bell currently resides in the SGA office in the Student Activities Center. The bell was originally part of a U.S. Naval ship and was given to the university in 1989. Fundraising has officially begun for a tower to house the bell long-term.

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Continued from page 1 SGA is taking donations for the tower. Students and alumni are encouraged to participate in fundraising by purchasing either a brick for $250, which can be personalized, or by purchasing a plaque to be on display within the tower for $1,000.

Other methods of fundraising will be taking place on campus throughout the remainder of the school year.

Over the next three months, the bell will be taking a tour of campus. It will be on display in the atrium of The Max, the Library Instructional Technology Center and in the Arts & Sciences Building, spending three weeks in each location.

“The goal of the tour is to bring about awareness to the

bell just because most students don’t know the bell exists and that we are building a tower for it,” said Ross Sheppard, vice president of SGA. In January, the bell will make its final stop of the tour in the Centennial Center, just in time for basketball season.

“The reason for the last stop of the tour is because that will be the one place for community members who support GC athletics to see the bell and become aware of the project if they want to donate,” Sheppard said.

“It will perhaps build some excitement since the Centennial Center will be the home of the bell when the project is complete.”

For more information on how to donate to the building of the Centennial Bell Tower, visit www.gcsu.edu/belltower.

MORGAN WILSON / PHOTOGRAPHER (From left) Johnny Brooks, freshman pre-engineering major; Brian Garner, freshman computer science major; Colby Lyles, freshman pre-engineering major, utilize The Den for playing a game of pool.

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September 17 at 2:30 a.m. SNAP Sgt. Tucker O’Brian said that a female was urinating behind the Old Courthouse, according to Public Safety. Officer Purvis arrived and noticed one of the girls pulling her pants up. Her friend was attempting to keep the female under control. As Officer Purvis stepped out of his patrol car, the female’s friend lifted her shirt up to her neck. She was informed to put her shirt back down. While talking to them, the female who was urinating pulled her shirt completely off. She had been drinking prior to the incident and was arrested and charged with underage possession. The other female was released from the scene. The case was turned over to the Student Judicial Board.

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September 18 at 1:09 a.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to Adams Hall in reference to a male possibly vomiting blood, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Purvis noticed red-colored vomit on the walls and floor. Contact was made with the male, who was lying on his bed extremely intoxicated. After talking with his friends, Officer Purvis determined the red color in the male’s vomit was from an alcoholic punch he had been drinking previously. EMS arrived and transported the male to the Oconee Regional Medical Center. The case was turned over to the Student Judicial Board.

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September 18 at 3:38 a.m. Officer Purvis was requested by Milledgeville Police Department to assist with a male at Wayne and McIntosh streets, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Purvis was told the male had jumped out of his father’s vehicle without any clothes on and that he was under the influence of drugs that made him paranoid and aggressive. Per request

by MPD, the male was transported to the Oconee Regional Medical Center. While there, the male became combative by striking his father and two MPD officers. Officer Purvis tased the male during this incident and dry stunned him three times before he was able to be restrained.

The male was then sedated and treated by medical staff.

September 16 at 3:39 a.m. Sgt. Miller observed a vehicle leaving the Grove Apartments after he had instructed two males not to drive earlier, according to Public Safety. Officer Denna stopped the vehicle at Clarke and Greene streets and made contact with the males. The driver registered a .171 on the breathalyzer and the other male admitted he had been drinking. The driver was arrested for DUI and the other for underage possession of alcohol. Both were taken to MPD for detention.*

September 16 at 1:54 a.m. Sgt. Baker observed two males crossing at Clarke and Montgomery streets. One of the males was carrying a pair of convertible hand trucks on his back, according to Public Safety. Sgt. Baker identified the males and asked where they got the hand trucks from.

Both males said they found them lying on campus. When asked why they had taken them, one of the males said it helped his ACL surgery and he needed it to move some stuff into his new residence. The males were escorted back to where they found the hand trucks. Since the hand trucks were returned, the males were not arrested but were referred to the Student Judicial Board.

September 18 at 2:04 a.m. Sgt. Baker observed a male hiding behind a bush beside Golden Pantry, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with the male, who was throwing up and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. He admitted to drinking downtown and that he was underage. Due to his cooperativeness, the male was referred to the Student Judicial Board and released to a taxi company. No further action was taken.*

September 18 at 3 a.m. Officer Lewis was dispatched to The Village Apartments in reference to a female who had possibly overdosed, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Lewis was able to determine that the female had consumed a sufficient amount of alcohol that caused her to throw up. The female was responsive, able to speak clearly and responded when spoken to. EMS arrived on the scene and transported the female to the Oconee Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.

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September 18 at 2:05 a.m. Officer Purvis saw a vehicle on Wilkinson Street turn onto Greene Street and quickly accelerate while squealing its tires, according to Public Safety. Officer Purvis initiated a traffic stop and made contact with a male who smelled of alcohol and had glassy eyes. The male registered a .149 on a breathalyzer and was placed under arrest for DUI. He was taken to Milledgeville Police Department for processing.

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September 30, 2011• Editor-in-Chief, Bobbi Otis

Georgia College Breakfast Club

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“Do you think the new sanctions for the use of marijuana are working to slow drug use on campus?”

“Not really. I don’t think anything is going to change. If anything we’re just going to have more cases of people getting caught.”

Erin Kelly, junior pre-mass communication major

STEVE HOLBERT After last week’s dating tips, I’m proud to say each of my guy friends is in a new relationship. On that note, I feel lonely. Because of an overflow of angry emails, I assume this loneliness is common among other gentlemen who did not read last week’s paper.

To avoid any more death threats, I’ve included a few ideas on how to deal with being single in a couple-filled world.

With these tips, the impending gloom and suicidal tendencies will dissipate into contentment, and hopefully college singles will find validation from within.

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Sometimes, you have to date yourself. You know your favorite movies. You know your favorite restaurants.

The only drawback is paying for yourself

and the threat of schizophrenia, but those are nothing compared to being alone.

2. When your friends go on dates, don’t stay home, watch romantic comedies and eat comfort foods. Ask your neighbor if she’d also like to cry for a couple of hours. If they abstain, dress stuffed animals as your friends and conduct group therapy.

3. One sure-fire way to stop dwelling on your discontent is finding a hobby.

Not only is the practice therapeutic, but the finished product could lead to extra income. Last week the stick effigy of my best friend’s lover burning at the stake sold online for $300.

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If people aren’t asking you out on dates, it’s time to take the initiative.

The key is searching in commonly overlooked locations where hungry souls yearn to be loved and give away love.

I highly recommend prisons, brothels or nursing homes.

5. If your roommate’s relationship is hindering your friendship, talk to the intruding girlfriend. Since she’s more

likely to listen to her lover than a jealous stranger, you must kidnap her boyfriend, steal his clothes and take his girlfriend on a date. If she’s insensitive to the situation, dump her, return his clothes and free him into the world of singleness.

6. There’s a possibility you’re more invested in your friendship than the other party. The quickest way to check if your loneliness is unrealistic is to fake your own death. While attending your funeral, collect your friend’s tears in a rain gauge. Anything less than 2 inches is unacceptable. Anything over 2 inches means you’re loved and shouldn’t worry about loneliness because your friends still care.

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If the friendship bond is weak, lend them an organ. You can safely give one kidney or lung, which leads to an obligatory hang-out session at least once a week.

I hope these tips help cut down on the tears and nights eating ice cream alone.

If not, I suggest looking for other lonely people and starting a support group.

Letter to the Editor: Students need to get informed Dear Editor, Do any students even care about what’s going on in this country at all? Every time I try to start talking with someone, they either don’t care, don’t know or just don’t want to talk about it. Didn’t college used to be a place of debate and conversation? Maybe I’m just not talking to the right people. If someone can point me in the right direction to a forum of discussion on this campus it would be greatly appreciated. It’s easy to sit aside and let the politicians handle everything, but it takes a little effort to get out and start debate. People who sit around and complain about laws and don’t do anything have no right to complain.

Our Voice Animal cruelty is intolerable On Sept. 18, a dog was found in the woods in Twiggs County, according to 13WMAZ. A woman discovered a bloody trail more than a mile long, and she followed it until she came upon the dog.

Sgt. Joshua Hasty said the dog, which was nicknamed “Trooper,” appeared to have been dragged behind a vehicle. Serious scrapes and road rash covered the dog’s legs and paws, and they say he may need skin grafts.

Trooper is currently staying at Old Capital Pet Care in Milledgeville to recover.

We at The Colonnade are completely disturbed by the fact that any human being could be capable of such an act. Trooper, or any other pooch for that matter, does not deserve to be put through that kind of torture.

We often see dog owners “play fighting” with their pups, but never is it their intent to cause physical harm. If you care about something, you don’t tie it to the back of a truck and see how far it’ll last. You give it attention and love, and you do anything you can to make sure it stays safe and unharmed.

The person or people who injured Trooper have not been found, so it is unsure whether

Many of these people wish to have everything spoon-fed to them. Most people have no idea about what’s happening to the economy or in politics. But you know what? In the words of Bill Hicks: “Stay stupid America. Go back to bed. Keep drinking beer, you morons. Your government’s got it all figured out.” So I say to the people on campus, stay ignorant. Go to Capital City. Do shots. Stay stupid. Don’t ever read a book or pick up a newspaper. The sad thing is that the ones who really need to read this won’t even pick up The Colonnade or they’ll just skip to the police reports.

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One telling sign of such an imminent downturn has been the recent Wall Street fluctuations over the past two months. Investors have become accustomed to news of 4 percent drops or rises within the DOW each week. These market fluctuations cora recession, you increase relate with news, or lack thereof, dealthe money supply, which ing with unemployment rates in the leads to inflation. We have U.S., and possibilities of new bailout all read the headlines about attempts to spur market growth. inflation in Greece and the Investors seem to believe that it is impending downfall of the only a matter of time until true devEuro and European econo- astation will meet with the global mies. This is clear evidence economy, but such preparation only that planning and over- creates a cycle of negative speculaspending are not a viable tion, which actually creates unfavorsolution. able market conditions. The fears of The free market has a renewed recession have trapped the ups and downs (crests and global economic market in a state of troughs); it is a part of life. chaos and disarray.

If the U.S. government The vicious cycle of negative would decrease the money speculation is a self fulfilling prophsupply and let the market ecy. Nations of the European Union work itself out, the U.S., become wary of preventing a Greek and the world for that mat- and Italian default if they believe that ter, would suffer for a short their efforts will also have a negative period of time, but would effect upon their own nations, leademerge with economic ing to a sense of global instability. growth and an era of pros- Ambiguous news from the Federal perity akin to the 1980s. Reserve dealing with new techniques If Obama and/or the next to spur market confidence and U.S. president followed the Rea- economic growth creates fear on Wall gan template of economic Street, which leads investors to pull policy, the country will money out of the market. A global grow, have less unemploy- downturn is in our future due to the ment and inflation would be conditions that we have allowed oura thing of the past. selves to fall within.

Is another financial crisis on the way for America?

SUBMITTED BY JONATHAN SAVITSKE Doesn’t this sound familiar? The world and U.S. economies are on the brink once again.

In recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in economic thought from letting the markets take care of themselves, letting the kinks out on their own, to the Keynesian economic thinking of more government planning and governments spending their way out of an economic crisis.

The past few years’ government spending and economic planning have shown that this is not a feasible economic policy.

Government spending is a short-term fix.

Both the Bush and Obama administrations are culprits in the looming inflation crisis as well as the inevitable recession. By spending your way out of

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We at The Colonnade feel that hopeful pet owners should be inspected in some way to make sure that animals are not put into the hands of someone who could harm them or someone who would not have enough time to care for a pet. It is a living, breathing thing that, in the words of many parents, “requires a lot of responsibility.”

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On ARF’s official website, there is a section titled “Successes” where messages are posted written by owners who adopted pets from ARF. The page is filled with messages of love for their pets and gratitude towards ARF for providing the pets.

One pet owner wrote, “He’s also a sweetheart who loves to curl up next to me at bedtime. Yep, he’s come a long way since the little 13 wk kitten was saved from the mouth of a dog.”

The Colonnade believes that there should be more places like ARF that save animals and find safe, responsible and loving homes for them. Maybe then we wouldn’t be reading and hearing about horror stories of animals being abused and tortured like Trooper was.

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September 30, 2011• Editor, Lauren Davidson

Theatre season opens with a hit

Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer Cast members Jordan Hale and Amy Carpenter share a powerful moment on the set of Director Iona Pendergast’s production of “Life is Mostly Straws.” The two characters have a close friendship that stirs problems within their inner-circle.

Award-winning play ‘Life is Mostly Straws’ makes world premiere at Georgia College Lindsay Shoemake Staff Writer

Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer Joseph Dumford and Amy Carpenter keep the audience captivated during a high-intensity scene in “Life is Mostly Straws.” Dumford plays David, a powerful businessman who struggles with his insecurites. Carpenter plays the role of Joanna, David’s poetic wife who has big literary dreams.

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Stand-ups crack crowd up at CAB Comedy Night Brad Higgins Contributing Writer Last Friday at CAB Comedy Night at 8:30 p.m., students in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium were treated to variety of stand-up comedy. Georgia College Campus Activities Board comedy veterans Andrew George, DeAndre Beck and Steve Holbert were joined by new stand-up comedians Kevin Hall, Connor Yates, Brent Lambert-Zaffino and Gray Lindsey.

“Stand-up was a blast and a half,” said junior psychology major Erica Sanders. “The new-comers did great, the old pros were flawless. The most fun I can think of having for free.”

Tori Quante, the emcee, introduced the new stand-up comedians first. They each offered their own unique styles, from Kevin Hall’s dark comedy about relationships and online dating, to Connor’s Yates lively jokes about war veterans and God. They all received hearty applause and laughter from the audience.

Tom Stockman, senior history ma-

jor stated, “I thought the comedians showed promise and the crowd seemed to identify with them.”

The excitement built even more as DeAndre Beck stepped up to the mic.

A veteran stand-up comedian, Beck presented a hilarious bit about flipflops and how unintimidating they are.

He made the crowd howl with laughter when he said, “Jesus died and rose from the grave...wearing flip-flops!”

Andrew George, another veteran, presented his uncensored style of comedy, joking about things like teen pregnancy. He also played the guitar in part of his act, and dished out countless comical one-liners such as “If you have more than three outfits that make you look fat, it’s because you’re fat.”

Steve Holbert, the last comedian to perform, had a witty, off-the-wall style and made stabs at The Max being a waste of the budget, the Wellness and Recreation Center taking so long to construct, and the SGA vice president

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Georgia College explores the concept of insecurity with the award-winning play, “Life is Mostly Straws.”

The work is written by award-winning playwright Richard Manley and premiered at Georgia College’s Russell Auditorium on Sept 28.

“Life is Mostly Straws” is a psychologically tantalizing drama that explores the evolving mental states and relationships of brothers Noah, played by senior theatre major Jordan Hale, and David, played by senior theatre major Joseph Dumford.

The mannerisms and lifestyles of the main characters are contrasting. David is portrayed as an avid and fearless businessman, while his brother, Noah, is a reserved and pensive professor.

The two brothers experienced a difficult childhood, forging a unique bond that allows the siblings to rely on each other throughout adulthood, facing the demons of loneliness, tainted love, insecurity and personal doubt.

“I believe Americans are by-and-large a lonely

people,” Manley said in a recent press release.

“Our productivity and medication and social media notwithstanding, we struggle to make sense of things, to find a sustainable balance between melancholy and hope.”

The remainder of the small cast is rounded out by junior theatre major Amy Carpenter, playing Joanna, and senior theatre major Erica Mandato, playing Sydney – both romantic interests of the brothers.

The cast and crew of the production has been hard at work under the direction of Iona Cruey Pendergast to deliver Manley’s creative vision to audiences in the most accurate way possible, holding lengthy rehearsals to perfect the mannerisms of the mature, complex characters.

“It took a while for all of us to grasp the vision for ‘Life is Mostly Straws.’ The whole concept of being middle-aged and losing the things you had when you were younger was a lot to think about as an actor,” Mandato said. “When playing an older character you have to hold yourself dif-

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A night of classical piano Morgan Wilson Staff Writer The Georgia College campus enjoyed the classical piano stylings of William Carr on Sept. 20.

The pianist played pieces from the many style periods by composers Franz Schubert, Franz Josef Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Alexander Scriabin and Frederic Chopin.

“I enjoyed the recital immensely,” senior music education major Sarah Fender said. “He is a wonderful pianist, and I am glad that I got the opportunity to listen to him.”

Many students attended the recital to see the talented musician, and everyone had a different opinion of what the best piece of the show was.

“Dr. Carr is obviously a very talented musician, and his playing of Chopin was just amazing,” freshman pre-engineering major Richard Rembert said. “Of course, the whole concert was great, but the Chopin stood out to me, prob-

ably because he is my favorite romantic composer.”

Fender had a different point of view about which part of the show was a cut above the rest.

“My favorite part was the Haydn piece that he played right before intermission,” Fender said.

“Piano pieces from the classical period are definitely my favorite.”

Carr started off the night with three pieces from Schubert. He then played Haydn’s “Fantasia” for the second part of the program.

He moved on to play Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 23.” After the intermission, he finished off the show with several pieces from Liszt, Sciabin and Chopin.

Carr played as a part of the guest artist series. He is currently a professor of music at Immaculata University, where he received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Distinguished Teaching award.

He studied piano at Temple University and received a scholarship to Julliard where he studied with Adele Marcus, who is noted as one of the best piano teachers in the

“I enjoyed the recital immensely. He is a wonderful pianist, and I am glad that I got the opportunity to listen to him, ” Sarah Fender, senior music education major United States. Carr also has a master’s degree in international business/international relations from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree in piano from the Catholic University of America.

He received post-doctoral performance certificates from the Munich Conservatory in Chamber Music and also from the Liszt Conservatory while studying with concert pianist, Paul Badura-Sko-

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I’d pick Betty White!” and “I have a new Facebook name- it’s called, who’s pregnant?!”

The audience seemed to love the performance and the new stand-up comedians were equally pleased. Olivia Bartholomew, a sophomore marketing major who saw the show, said, “Everyone had great stories and their own twist and style.”

Yates, a sophomore history major, said, “I’m very happy about how many people came. I think it went over really well.”

Lindsey, a sophomore creative writing major was just enthralled by the whole experience.

“I’m really happy I did it. You don’t realize how much of a drug it is, getting laughter from the audience,” Lindsey said.

Yates recommended others to give stand-up comedy a try, stating, “I encourage everyone to try it. Please support comedy.”

The next date for the CAB Comedy Night hasn’t yet been announced, but you can watch

Life is Mostly Straws Continued from page 7

Slice Pie, a local rock band, started are all so different, so that is how we blasting their tunes in November 2010 would make our band, on a slice pie,” during Thanksgiving break. said Baker. “Each slice of the pie is difThe band is mostly made up of Am- ferent, not one being the same.” ici Italian Café employees, Slice Pie first started but all are regular Amici with just employees of patrons.

Amici; they all worked The band has eight “We are all so in the kitchen together. members. Nick Hittler on different, so that “The kitchen is full of the keys, Jon Joiner on the musicians, and we had drums, Alex Pound slap- is how we would never played together. ping the bass guitar, David make our band, We started playing at the Baker on electric guitar, house, and it just took Kevin Alexander blowing on a slice pie.” off from there,” said the trumpet, TJ Brown on Hittler, keyboard player the saxophone, front man and GC alumnus.

David Baker, The band is very verSalem Cook and singer Jamie Kearney. they play everyguitarist satile, Originally, the band did thing from classic rock not have the horns section ‘n’ roll to James Brown with the trumpet and saxofunk. phone, but they were added after the first Slice Pie not only rocks downtown show to make the band more versatile.

Milledgeville, but they also play in AthOne may think, what kind of name ens once every other month. is Slice Pie? Guitarist and GC alumnus Slice Pie played this past weekend on David Baker and drummer Jon Joiner, Sept. 24 at Amici Italian Café in Athens, owner of Amici, came up with the name and their next show is scheduled for Oct. while working in Amici’s kitchen. “We 18 at the Milledgeville Amici.

Story and photograph by Taylor Seay

Movie Review: ‘Moneyball’ Nick Widener Reviewer The year is 1979, and Billy Beane fields, hits and catches like a champion. He is a champion.

There’s an unnerving nuance about “Moneyball,” an uneasiness that sticks long after the film has elapsed. It is nestled within the physique of the film, within its true intentions.

“Moneyball” is a somber sports movie, about both winners and losers, but, most gloriously of all, “Moneyball” is a movie about self-reflection, and saying adieu to the past.

The general manager of the Oakland Athletics, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), who sulks in an empty California stadium and does donuts in his pick-up truck, has only one goal: win.

Once a baseball player himself, Beane never had what it took to reach his potential. Signing to the New York Mets out of high school, Beane was traded constantly before tossing his bat and glove and settling in as manager of the A’s. This career of failed beauty encompasses Beane; it is his raison d’être. He wakes up in the morning to redeem himself – and chew tobacco.

Based on the book of the same name by Michael Lewis, the film details the 2002 season of the Oakland A’s as Billy Beane and Peter Brand (played by a skittish Jonah Hill) jaunt to reinvent the game of baseball.

But, “Moneyball” isn’t so much about baseball as it is about the dynamics of the game and how the characters change.

“Baseball thinking is medieval,” Brand says to Beane. Based on numbers, some statistics and calculations, they develop a strategy: build a team of 25 players they can both afford and win with. And, after a rough start, win they do.

“Moneyball” is a different breed of sports film; it is the story of Billy Beane’s plight, not that of the A’s. Fortunately, the A’s find themselves impacted by Beane’s exploits, and, imaginably, have an astounding season.

However, the movie is not completely devoid of sports film clichés, as we see in several inescapable training montages and a couple slow motion scenes. But, the scenes are not painstakingly unwatchable by any means. In fact, there are several enamoring scenes in

which an angelic white spotlight singles out players, outfitting them with temporary powers from the baseball gods.

From a keen script by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin (“The Social Network”), and under the direction of Bennett Miller (“Capote”), the film is bountiful with rich dialog, moving the plot forward with spot-on pacing.

The soundtrack seamlessly blends into the fresh dialog, peaking when appropriate. The only song with words, performed by Beane’s daughter (Kerris Dorsey), closes the film in a most delightedly poignant manner.

As the 2002 A’s season comes to a close, Beane does succeed; he changes the game.

But he doesn’t win. His notion of self-redemption, of a second chance at his failed career, remains intangible, and his defeat is what makes “Moneyball” novel.

“How could you not be romantic about baseball?” Beane asks. Indeed, how? With all of its analytical and existentialist beauty, how?

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ferently, speak differently and have a different mindset.”

Mandato plays Sydney, the 36-year-old love interest of Noah, whom she describes as “confident, young and enthusiastic.”

Although each possess unique traits, all four characters in “Life is Mostly Straws” are innately flawed, with insecurity as the common theme drawing the men and women together into a myriad of emotional afflictions.

“I believe insecurity is a common theme that resonates in varying degrees with each of us,” Pendergast said. “I was immediately drawn to the characters and in awe of Richard Manley’s ability to tackle this ‘character flaw. From the first time I read this script, I could envision so many moments and felt compelled to partner with this playwright to tell his story.”

A story fueled by universal feelings of selfdiscovery and self-doubt alike, “Life is Mostly Straws” is a testimony to the fickle ways of the human heart and aims to give audiences insight into the plight of insecurity.

“This play is important because it will let our student body see what happens when we let our insecurities rule us,” Carpenter said. “I hope to communicate with my character (Joanna) that trusting yourself and others is important, especially while in college.”

The play, which won the Georgia College Pillars Playwriting Prize, a script-writing contest held each year that lands the winner a seat on the department of theatre’s mainstage sea-

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Carr was named a Steinway Artist in 2005.

This honor shows Carr’s dedication to the Steinway piano as well as his extreme musical ability. He has been added to the Steinway roster, which also includes idols such as Billy Joel, Duke Ellington and Cole Porter, among many others.

Despite his many honors, Carr still plays in many orchestras such as the Ocean City Pops Orchestra, the University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Classical Symphony Orchestra and more.

Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer Comedian Andrew George makes the crowd roar when comparing girls with silly bands and finding a hair in your sandwich. George also performs with the Armed Farces Thursdays at Blackbird Coffee.

comedians Lindsey, Yates, George and Holbert perform improv comedy every Thursday night at 8 p.m. at Blackbird Coffee.

“Let yourself be immersed in the play. This is a production that will expand the way you think, broaden your vocabulary and open your eyes to issues you will eventually face.”

Erica Mandato, actress son, promises to keep audiences anxiously engaged with its suspenseful plot and emotionally mature themes.

“Let yourself be immersed in the play,” encourages Mandato. “This is a production that will expand the way you think, broaden your vocabulary and open your eyes to issues you will eventually face.”

Manley hopes that audiences will view his work as a moment of savory hope, as well as a candid glimpse of intricate, raw reality.

“Joy, when it comes, is often momentary, and consequently savored. In my work, I celebrate those who fight to maintain equilibrium,” Manley said. “I am very excited to be part of what Georgia College is doing with my work.”

“Life is Mostly Straws” is recommended for mature audiences and will run from 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 1, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 2.

General admission tickets are $14, senior citizens and GC faculty/staff are $10, and student tickets are $5.

Carr has performed in many prestigious places including Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.

Department of Music Chair Victor Vallo enjoyed the concert and appreciated Carr’s abilities.

“Dr. William Carr performed brilliantly as a Steinway Artist,” Vallo said. “His Chopin, Liszt, Scriabin, Haydn and Beethoven were all so well performed and with the utmost of musical nuance, style, sensitivity. Dr. Carr’s performance offered a wonderful representation of these composers’ style periods: Classical, Romantic and 20th century. His flawless technique was only exceeded by his extreme musicality.”

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September 30, 2011 • Editor, Anna Morris

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A Touch of Spain at Georgia College DENICA YOTOVA INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT Is it Thursday yet? I bet you ask yourself this question at least once per week while you are in college. Well, jump out of the library, leave your books and homework safely at home and go dance the night away. But before that, you might want to know how to make the most out of your Thursday night.

Here is your chance to learn from the best and see how they do it in Spain. It’s time for a fiesta.

Spanish students go to a lot of parties during their college years. Some of them are organized, like the Fiesta de la Primavera in Granada, but every week they have fun with freestyle parties.

Just like in Milledgeville, Thursday is the big party night.

A typical Spanish party is divided into three main parts. It starts with a little “warmup” on the street or a dinner with friends.

The party ends in a club in the early morning or in someone’s dorm. Students get dressed and go out around 9 p.m.

Some of them have dinner together and then join the so-called “botellón.” The “botellón” is a pre-party meeting. They get together with friends in a park or in the street to chat, laugh and drink. Oh yes, in Spain drinking outside is not only allowed, it’s a tradition. They bring their favorite drinks, which usually are rum, vodka or whiskey with some kind of juice. In the summer, Spaniards also enjoy some typical Spanish

drinks like sangria and calimocho. For those of you who are curious about them, sangria is made of wine, fruit, sugar and sometimes liquor, and calimocho is the smart combination of red wine with Coca-Cola.

Once the drinks are gone, students move to a pub or a bar. Around 1 a.m. the party spirit is in full swing; it’s time for clubbing. Somewhere in the city there is a college party in a club or disco. The music gets louder and the dancing begins, but don’t imagine the type of dancing that can be seen at Capital City. Spanish people dance face to face, slightly touching each other, talking and flirting. The boy will first talk to the girl or take her hand, not just bump into her while dancing. The party takes place until early morning, when the clubs usually close, but it’s not over yet.

Some clubs offer “after-parties” for the more enthusiastic club-goers. Another option is having breakfast somewhere with friends, or at least those who have survived up to that point. You can also move to someone’s dorm and continue the party there.

Unfortunately, we are not in Spain, but you can attend some Spanish parties here, organized by the Spanish students. Make sure you get to know them soon, because the next party is right around the corner. Baila la noche!

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“Hesher”

Source: Lionsgate Entertainment

ANNA MORRIS REVIEWER I don’t really like Redbox. I’m not saying that it’s not a cool concept, but normally I am not intrigued by the options that I am presented with. Naturally, I was more than surprised when I spotted a movie that not only contains some of my favorite actors, but that I have never even heard of before.

Enter “Hesher,” a movie about a young boy named TJ trying to cope with the death of his mother. This movie does a good job at taking you on a very personal journey of each character’s growth. The very first scene involves TJ refusing to get out of an old beaten down car, where his mother spent her very last moment on earth. Aside from TJ, it is easy to feel a personal connection with everyone else. Each character, from his weed-smoking grandmother to a bespectacled “hero,” develops beautifully throughout the movie and aids with TJ’s growth.

The most interesting character is Hesher who is played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. If

you’ve seen “500 Days of Summer,” you’ll know that Gordon-Levitt is best known as that lovable guy that you just want to cuddle with (or maybe that’s just me...). Surprisingly, he is the complete opposite in this movie.

Playing a grungy loner whose favorite things are porn and farting, his character is easy to hate. But it’s Gordon-Levitt’s superb acting and the overall development of Hesher that makes your opinion of him turn a complete 180 by the end of the movie.

Although she doesn’t appear as much as TJ or Hesher, Nicole, played by Natalie Portman, is just as important. After saving TJ from a greasy-haired bully, she asks TJ if he thinks she’s a lady, and her character immediately becomes very reminiscent of her role from “Garden State.” TJ quickly develops a schoolboy crush on Nicole, and she turns into a sort of mentor for him.

It isn’t until the end of the movie that things really begin to blow up, and the characters become more dynamic than ever. TJ’s father, played by Rainn Wilson (best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in “The Office,”) comes to his senses after an intense scene involving the throwing of dishes and the exchange of heart-breaking words with his son. TJ arrives at his ultimate breaking point and the movie ends with a bang that sends thing spiraling even more out of control.

With excellent cinematography, impeccable acting by all and surprises around every corner, “Hesher” never presents you with a dull moment and leaves you wanting more and more. The ending is somewhat typical of an indie movie, but nevertheless it is still what ties the movie together perfectly, leaving you crying and smiling all at the same time.

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1 can of refried beans

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1 small container of Mexican style cheese dip

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1 package of flat bread or tortillas

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1 bag of pre-shredded cheese (any kind)

Directions: 1) Heat 2 ounces of Mexican style cheese dip for about 30 seconds.

2) Add half a cup of refried beans to the cheese and heat for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.

3) Once the refried beans and cheese mixture is thoroughly heated, warm flatbread for 20 to 30 seconds.

4) Spread bean mixture onto flat bread then top with a quarter cup of pre-shredded cheese and warm until cheese has melted.

This is a wonderful Mexican fiesta for the college kid on a budget, but don’t think that just because it’s Mexican food you’re gonna blow your diet. This filling meal will only set you back 440 calories.

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Sports

September 30, 2011 • Editor, Sam Hunt

Soccer wins Tennis battles in the ITA on road, falls in overtime at home Taylor Lamb Senior Reporter

The women’s soccer team fought to improve its record by beating Georgia Southwestern 2-0 but lost in overtime 1-0 against Lander University. The team is 3-6 overall and has a 2-1 record in the Peach Belt Conference. Freshman goalie Taylor Cornelius and junior defender Jamie Colcord both earned PBC Player of the Week honors, and freshman midfielder Ashley Veilleux is the current Bobcat Player of the Week.

“There’s no weak link on this team,” freshman goalie Cornelius said.

The Bobcats’ 2-0 victory proved themselves as a threat in the PBC. “I thought our possession was very good,” Head Coach Hope Clark said. “The girls looked comfortable on the ball, but our speed of play was slower and we needed to be moving quicker in our distribution and movement off the ball.”

Feeling more comfortable after three starts in goal was Cornelius.

“I’ve had to follow in my seniors’ footsteps, watching them and learning from them,” Cornelius said.

Cornelius, the youngest player on the team, earned her second victory and first shutout allowing zero goals out of the four Southwestern shots.

“She’s stepping up every day in practice along with the other goalkeepers,” Clark said.

“She’s consistently showing well in practice and she has some tools right now that are beneficial for us and strong.”

Cornelius saw little action in the box, but still was an impact.

“It feels awesome, we’re much improved,” Cornelius said. “Even though we have a bunch of different freshman playing and some seniors, it’s really hard to mesh us all together, but it works so well and we really work as a team.”

Freshman Abby Dalton struck first for GC in the 30th minute, after she was fouled in the box. The second goal of her college career, took the Bobcats into halftime up 1-0. Barely five minutes into the second half, senior Erica Padula headed a goal kick back to the box to find Dalton. Dalton took a few touches and crossed the ball into a sliding Padula who netted her first goal as a Bobcat and the second for GC. “Our whole team has completely started working on offense,” Padula said. “We practiced finishing ridiculously last week and we just keep shooting and up our shot average every game.”

GC dominated again in shot differential at 24-4 and earned their first conference road victory.

On Sept. 28 the battle in Greenwood, S.C. against Lander University was lost 1-0 in overtime and the shot differential 19-7. GC did not have one player take more than one shot and only two of their seven shots were on target. Five minutes into overtime, Lander’s Sarah Piechocki made the only goal of the game, a penalty kick to end the game. The women play Clayton State on Saturday, Oct. 1, in another PBC showdown.

Lauren Davidson / Senior Photographer Junior Johan Wadstein was defeated in his first round of the ITC Southeast Regional Tournament in two sets at 7-5, 6-0. This tournament marked as the end of the men’s fall season. Their season will pick back up again in the spring of 2012.

Bernardes, Andersson duo ignite team with flight ‘A’ victory Gabrielle Carrier Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team played in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional Tournament in Sumter, S.C. last weekend with high hopes to gauge where the team stood for this upcoming season.

“You know where your team is at after this tournament,” Head Coach Steve Barsby said.

The team was a little disappointed with its results.

“This tournament showed us that we still need to work on a few things for the upcoming season,” senior Jerome Leborgne said.

In the first day of singles, Leborgne, the No. 7 seed, beat his first round opponent in two sets 6-3, 6-3.

“My first round opponent was a good test for the rest of the tournament,” Leborgne said. “It gave me a good idea where my level was, and what strengths I could rely on.”

Junior Tyler Franks also defeated his first round opponent 7-6, 6-3.

“I think that’s what’s helping us out the most right now is our new assistant coach, Carlos Marques,” Franks said. “He has been very supportive, and has helped us tremendously on and off the court.”

Junior Kasper Konyves was defeated by Flagler College No.14 seed, Gino Ramirez, 6-0, 6-3. No. 9 seed, junior Johan Wadstein, fell to his first round opponent Gavin Davison from Francis Marion 7-5, 6-0.

Senior Leo Bernardes was also taken in the first round by USC Aiken’s Guilherme Destefani 6-3, 7-5.

Sophomore Mario Cardenas was defeated by North Georgia College’s Matheus Guida 6-2, 6-1 in the Flight ‘B’ round of singles.

In doubles, Wadstein and Leborgne were defeated in their first-round match against Francis Marion’s

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Comeback wins lead women’s team to strong weekend Emily Rivers Contributing Writer The women’s tennis team had a promising beginning to its season at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional on Sept.

23 to 26.

Six ladies from the tennis team represented GC in Sumpter, S.C. in their first tournament of the fall.

During the fall season, all the results are done individually and the ladies play in both doubles and singles matches. There are two different flights; the A flight, made up of the team’s players ranked first, second and third, and the B flight, made up of the players ranked fourth, fifth

and sixth.

“Everyone played very well, and we got some answers in regards to the team and where we are headed,” Head Coach Steve Barsby said.

In the first day of the tournament, the Bobcats performed well and got a solid start to the weekend.

Junior May Johnson moved into the second round and beat her opponent 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.

Sophomore Ivana Marevic, new to the team, started off her season by beating her opponent 6-2, 6-3, and advancing into the next round. Sophomore Lisa Setyon, did not make it through to the second round, losing to her opponent 6-4, 6-0.

In the singles B flight, freshman

Leah Pridgeon advanced all the way to the semifinal round, where she was defeated by her opponent,

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College looks for new Thunder to roar Caitlin Mullaney Contributing Writer

Sarah Kelehear / Photographer Four students auditioned for the position of the Georgia College mascot in the Centennial Center. SGA hopes to add two to three new members to represent Thunder.

The Short Stop

On Sept. 21, a number of students put on the Georgia College bobcat suit to take their chances at becoming the next Thunder, the official GC mascot. Tryouts were held to find two or three new members to join the exclusive group of students that get to spend their time as Thunder.

When going out for the role of Thunder, students are taking on the big responsibility of carrying on GC tradition.

According to the Thunder website on the Georgia College website, the official description and duties of Thunder the bobcat include being, “the official costumed mascot and goodwill ambassador of Georgia College. On the field, court, classroom or community, Thunder embodies and promotes the spirit and tradition our University cherishes.”

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“He is requested at a lot of events and we just want him to be able to attend everything he is invited to and allow fair representation of Thunder around campus and in the community,” Student Government Association Chief of Staff Brad Berg said.

Each candidate’s tryout consisted of putting on the Thunder costume and performing four separate components.

First, each candidate performed a personal routine to Thunder’s theme song, followed by an individually choreographed Thunder routine without music. Next they performed a signature move and, finally, competed in a small crowd interaction with SGA President Evan Karanovich and Treasurer Sean Espinosa.

After the initial tryout, the selection

“It’s going to be different being at home with friends and family there to watch. I’ve got all my jitters out and I’ll be able to focus on what I have to do instead of being nervous.”

-Junior tennis player Michelle Lingner

The Side Line

Taylor Lamb Sports Columnist Boxing has been in a tough spot for some time. Fans have not been attached since UFC. Floyd Mayweather (41-0), the self-proclaimed face of boxing, proved, against Victor Oritz on the HBO pay-perview fight on Sept. 17, that he is certainly not. If you missed the bout, both boxers fought dirty and should be ashamed, but here’s a quick summary of the events leading up to Mayweather’s classless decision.

Mayweather won the first three rounds hands-down. In the fourth round, Mayweather came out of his corner with a more defensive approach, letting Ortiz tire himself out.

The fighters were exchanging gloves when Ortiz headbutted Mayweather. Referee Joe Cortez stopped the fight and rightfully assessed a point from Ortiz. The following 30 seconds were the most bizarre moments I have ever seen in a fight. Ortiz in an apologetic insult kissed Mayweather.

Ortiz went to his opponent smiling and apologizing. Cortez brought the two together, they touched gloves and each stepped back. Then, with Cortez not even looking at the fighters and Ortiz facing the judge like he was waiting for a signal, Mayweather stepped forward and landed a left hand, instantly followed by a devastating right, knocking out Ortiz and ending the fight. Replays show that Ortiz wasn’t even facing Mayweather when he received both blows. Cortez stated that time was in and Mayweather wasn’t in the wrong.

“You have to protect yourself at all times,” Mayweather told ESPN post fight.

Mayweather had control of the fight and pulled a shameful trick in front of millions.

American boxing does not need the type of character from Mayweather. ESPN’s May 21, 2009 interview between Brian Kenny and Mayweather proves this as well. Mayweather comes on camera with an obvious attitude and calls Brian Kenny the master of nothing, and within the first minute Mayweather brings up his favorite thing in the world in an off-topic answer: money.

He boasts of his pay-per-view fights’ revenue compared to other top fighters, and refers to himself repeatedly as boxing’s cash cow.

Things probably won’t change. We probably will never see a rematch; Mayweather will wallow in his $40 million from the fight, and keep focusing only on himself.

I know it’s a business of pain and he brings millions to their televisions, but think about a role model aspect and not how many cars you can buy. Floyd “Money” Mayweather knocked out a guy with his hands at his side, declaring, to me, that he’s nothing more than a dirty boxer who just wants wins and money by any means.

America needs what Manny Pacquiao is to the Philippines: a nationwide leader; not one like Mayweather who earned domestic violence charges on his ex-girlfriend last year, after already getting initial charges on grand larceny against her. Hopefully 2012 will give us the anticipated fight of Pacquiao v. Mayweather where the true best boxer of this generation will appear.

Notable Stat

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The number of wins that the Georgia College women’s soccer team has earned in the Fall 2011 season.

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Remembering lost friends Garrett leads Whiteout flag football game honors the deaths of two freshmen golf to fourth at Sandestin Courtney Coile Contributing Writer

Caitlin Renn / Staff Photographer Students gather for a flag football game on the intramural fields at West Campus to honor the lives of Johnny Harof and Alex Delor who passed Sept. 22.

Caitlin Renn Senior Reporter Friends and teammates gathered on West Campus Sept. 27 for an intramural flag football game to remember the lives of two Georgia College students who died in a car wreck Sept. 22; freshmen Alexander Delor and Johnny Harof. The two teams, the Schmowl Bokers and the GoonSquad kicked off at 8 p.m. in memory of the two students. Delor was a team member of the Schmowl Bokers.

Freshmen teammates Matthew Purcell and Matt Johnson organized a whiteout for Alex and Johnny for the game, and

about 50 people came out to show their support by wearing white.

Many spectators wore white T-shirts with Delor’s and Harof’s names on the back, inscribed with messages of love and memories.

“White is our team’s color, but it’s also symbolic; it’s peaceful,” Purcell said. “We wanted to represent Alex and Johnny.”

Harof was not signed up for flag football, but the Schmowl Bokers felt close to him too.

“Johnny didn’t play on the team, but he and Alex were always together. We saw them every day,” Purcell said.

Before the game, both teams and all spectators observed a

moment of silence to remember and pay tribute to Delor and Harof.

Freshman nursing major Katie Lallky brought notebooks from memorial site to the game for friends to write to Delor and Harof. “We love you Johnny!” and “We love you Alex!” covered the front of the books as friends filled the pages with memories and loving messages.

“Students are writing in the books at the site where the accident happened,” Lallky said.

“Once the books are filled up, I’m going to take them to both of their parents so they can see all the people who really do care about both of their sons

and how we really do miss them.”

Students from every class and members of the SGA Senate arrived at the game to pay tribute and show support.

“We all decided to come here together and support the students and the passing of these two individuals,” SGA Senator and senior mass communication major Natalie Sorto said.

Director of Recreational Sports Bert Rosenberger identified the game as the Rec Sports game of the week. The Schmowl Bokers lost to the GoonSquad 18-6, the score was not their focus, paying tribute to friends and a teammate mattered most.

Women’s team fatigued in Boston Alyson Crosby Staff Writer On Sept. 24, the women’s cross country team brought home a 16th place finish at the 32nd Annual Codfish Bowl in Boston out of the 23 teams that competed.

Of the five team members running the 5k race, sophomore Allison Lones led the team for the fourth time this year with a time of 20:50. She finished 50th overall.

Although it felt good to lead the team, she was not happy with her time.

“I was a little disappointed with my time,” Lones said. “I could have run low twenties, late nineteens if I had paced myself in the first mile.”

She explained that the coaches wanted them to be more consistent with their times in each mile and to pace themselves.

Coming in second for GC was freshman Rebecca Shane, who finished 84th out of 251 runners with a time of 22:04.

“Overall as a team we didn’t do as well as we could,” Shane said. “We’re just go-

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Continued from page 10 Jane Plevako, from Young Harris College, 6-2, 6-4.

Also making it to the semifinal round in the singles B flight was junior Michelle Lingner. Lingner ad-

ing to work harder in our workouts and try to overcome it. It wasn’t our best race.”

Senior Victoria Dobson finished third for the team and 85th overall with a time of 22:05. Sophomore Ashton Passino finished 93rd with a time of 22:16. Finally, senior Karissa Elkstrom finished at 23:05 taking 113th place.

“The times don’t reflect the ability of the runners,” Head Coach Joe Samprone said.

Multiple components factored in to the team’s difficulty in the Codfish Bowl. This was the team’s fourth race in four weeks and its fatigue was reflected in its times.

“We were all disappointed,” Lones said.

“I never want to make excuses but it was our fourth meet in a row. We were out of town, we had been traveling, and it’s hard to perform and do your best when there is that much traveling.”

Also, the weather played its part in the results. It was hot, humid and had rained a lot, making the course difficult.

“The course was really muddy which was a problem going up the hills, it was hard to get a grip,” Shane said.

vanced through four rounds to face her opponent Charlotte Dawson of Young Harris, but lost, 6-1, 6-3.

This tournament was the first time Lingner competed in the B flight.

“I didn’t really know what to expect. Because I’d been in A flight, I never really looked at the B flight,” Lingner said. “My first match was

Thunder

Continued from page 10 process continues for another week and a half; there is a firm process that will be followed in selecting the new Thunder.

“After tonight we will narrow it down to three people, then have a personal interview with each person, we will then let them know privately and have them sign a confidentiality agreement,” Karanovich said.

Some of the students that tried out for the role of Thunder who juniors Brandon Berg and Anna Wierzbicki, and seniors Jack Webber and Daniel Chamberlin. Each person who tried out had different reasons for becoming the next Thunder.

This race had 251 runners, which is more than the team is used to competing against.

“When we run at home and run with other teams in our conference, we know the girls that are gonna go out fast and then not be able to finish strong, we know the girls that are going to be able to go out fast and stay out there and finish on top,” Lones said. “For this we were in a totally different place, we didn’t know the course, and when you’ve got 50 girls that just stampede out in front of you, it’s mentally challenging.”

The team lost its “pack mentality” in this race, which contributed to the 16th place finish.

“Normally our women run much closer in time than they did this week, they were more spread out,” Samprone said. “We still have some work to do.”

The team will enjoy a week off before competing in the Augusta State Invitational on Oct. 8 in Augusta.

tough and long. After that, I was focused on getting through the next two. Overall, though, I’m really pleased with how I did, but I’m still looking to improve in the future.”

In doubles, Marevic and junior Kayla Barksdale paired together and made it through the first round against their opponents in the eight-

Junior exercise science major Anna Wierzbicki auditioned for Thunder and had a few different things that encouraged her to throw her hat into the ring.

“I think it would be a lot of fun to run around and have spirit. How many people can say they were their college mascot?”

Wierzbicki said. “I love to dance, and when I was on the soccer team here I knew one player that was Thunder one night, and our trainer was also Thunder one night.”

With a new Thunder personality on the horizon, it is only right that Thunder himself gets an update to his iconic look.

“It will be exciting, and it will be a big surprise,” Berg said.

For more information on Thunder or to request Thunder’s appearance at an event, contact him at thunder@gcsu.edu.

The golf team took fourth place out of 11 schools at the Sandestin Invitational on Sept. 26 and 27. The tournament was hosted by the University of West Florida at the Raven Golf Club in Destin, Fla. “I’ve seen gradual improvements throughout the fall, because a lot of it is just me getting used to the guys and them getting used to me because we have a lot of new faces and a lot of guys making their first trips,” Head Coach Jimmy Wilson said. “I see a good bit of potential that we need to get out there and we’re obviously not where we want to be or need to be but it is getting better and better everyday.”

The line-up for the tournament included junior Patrick Garrett, senior Jeff Rives, sophomores Gavin Harper and Brian Fox and freshman David Sullivan.

The tournament consisted of three rounds in which Garrett, recently named athlete of the week, led the team with scores of 75, 71 and 70. These scores left him at 3-over-par and tied for sixth place.

“We changed the roster around a lot for this tournament,” Garrett said. “Me and David Sullivan were the only two from the last tournament that played in this tournament, but that’s not to say it’s what made us better, but sometimes different people work better together.”

Rives was not far behind him with scores of 75, 71 and 73 which left him at 6-over-par and tied for 16th.

Bryan Fox was 10-over-par and tied for 31st while Harper and Sullivan were both 11-over-par and tied for 33rd.

The first day of the Sandestin Invitational concluded with the team in fifth, but after stepping it up on the last two rounds of day two, the team concluded in fourth place with a team score of 873 and 21-over-par. Lynn University took first place in the invitation with an overall team score of 859.

“I took a two-year break so I’m getting back into the swing of things, trying to get back into the game and working on being consistent,” Rives said.

The last tournament for the fall season will be the Aflac Invitational, hosted Oct. 3 and 4 by Columbus State University in Columbus, Ga. “I want us to round up the fall season with a victory,” Rives said.

The team will start back up in February for the spring season and in between seasons they will still be practicing and participating in their workouts about twice a week.

“We’re going to take a look at different people and hopefully see some improvement in the guys who haven’t played in a couple weeks and start planning for the spring,” Wilson said.

Assistant Coach Kyle Collins and Mike Martino of the Department of Kinesiology put together a workout that is designed specifically for golf, making them stronger and more flexible, a key component in golf.

“This last tournament is not the end but the beginning,” Wilson said. “What we do in between now and February is going to determine how we do in the spring.”

game pro-set, 8-1.

Pridgeon’s and Setyon’s pair also moved ahead into the second round against their opponents, 8-2. Johnson’s and Lingner’s did not make it past the first round.

“Personally I didn’t think I did well; I’ve played better, but overall the team did well, we had good results,” Barksdale said.

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Continued from page 10 Alex Caspari and Gavin Davison, 8-2.

“We need to be stronger, mentally. We are all good players, but we need to be great when the important points come,” Leborgne said.

The second day of the tournament was suspended due to severe weather after one single match and two doubles.

Franks played the only singles match of the day, but lost to Pedro Scocuglia of Armstrong Atlantic, 6-1, 6-0.

“We weren’t able to prepare

“It’s going to be different being at home with friends and family there to watch,” Ligner said. “I’ve got all my jitters out, and I’ll be able to focus on what I have to do instead of being nervous.”

The Bobcats’ next match will be at home from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 where they will compete in the Georgia College Women’s Fall Championships.

as much as we would have liked, but we tried our best and fought our hardest,” Franks said.

Bernardes and junior Wictor Andersson took home two wins in doubles against Graham Battle and Houston Callaway of Lees-McRae College 9-8, and against North Georgia’s Matheus Guida and Mario Mesquita 8-4.

The duo went on to win five overall matches and took home the tournament championship, defeating Martin Harach and Gabriel Oliveira of Young Harris College 8-6.

Franks and Konyves lost in their first round of doubles to Rafael Ferla and Carlos Yanes of Limestone College.

“There’s always a need to improve on conditioning and strength,” Franks said. “I feel like the stronger and more conditioned we are, the more confidence we will have out on the court.”

Leborgne made it to finals but fell to the No.3 seed from Queens University, Christian Lee-Daigle, 6-0, 6-2.

The men’s tennis season will resume in the spring.

“I think that we are going to have a better team than last year if we keep working hard,” Leborgne said. “I expect the team to have a good chance to go to the nationals. That’s what we are going to fight for.”

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