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August 26, 2011

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Volume 88, No. 2

SGA agenda: recycling, renovations Karanovich pushes ahead with 2011 goals, including move of The GIVE center, sustainable recycling program. CAITLIN MULLANEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

best fit for Georgia College. The decision we make now will ultimately affect our past, our present and our future.” Another main focus for 2011 is the renoAt the end of each school year, the Student Government Association sets a plan of action vation of the GIVE Center. Last year alone, GC for the upcoming year. At the end of the Spring had approximately 2,500 students complete 2011 school year, SGA President Evan Kara- more than 7,200 service hours. “SGA has spent a great deal of work plannovich set his 11 goals for Fall 2011. After this plan had already been created, it was announced ning and preparing for the move of The GIVE Center. It is a commitment of this former GC President Dorothy Leadministration to focus on providland would not be returning. The “These goals ing a much needed home for a news made the presidential search are meant to truly one-of-a-kind service; it is a top priority for Karanovich. time that we give back to a group “I originally set out to cre- continue the that has and continues to give so ate a comprehensive list of goals strong stumuch to others,” Karanovich said, to use as an action plan for the year “ The Student Activities Budget ahead,” Karanovich said in refer- dent voice Committee (SABC) has allocated ence to SGA’s goals for the year, that echoes to be used for the construcand his part in the university presithroughout our funds tion and the renovation costs asdential search. sociated with the move. This ren“These goals are meant to con- campus.” ovation will have a direct impact tinue the strong student voice that on fulfilling the Georgia College echoes throughout our campus,” Karanovitch said. “The search will Evan Karanovich, mission statement and through most likely span 10 months; the SGA President the service at this center, students process is meant to be deliberate SGA page 3 in order to ensure that we find the

AUBRIE SOFALA/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER SGA President, Evan Karanovich, discusses the Senior Picnic with senior rhetoric major (left), Lauren Browne and senior mass communication major (right), Simone Williams. SGA is currently working on their 2011 goals, which include renovations to the Centennial Center, a move for The GIVE Center and a recycling program.

Missing items do not dull Herty updates

Classes decked out with tech updates Student response systems debut in classrooms. 3-D technology is in the works to make courses interactive. KATHRYN SHADDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER GC classrooms are receiving technology updates, which include devices that make classroom learning more effective and interactive. The Student Response System, informally referred to as the clicker has already made its debut in classes. James Carlisle, director of technology support services, stated clickers work similarly to devices used in TV shows such as America’s Funniest Home Videos. By using software developed by Turning Technologies in conjunction with Micro-

soft PowerPoint, the slide show becomes interactive. Professors may present questions for the students to answer anonymously and receive immediate feedback. This system makes it possible for professors to gauge student responses. Because of the software capabilities, it is possible for the student to use the same clicker for several different classes. Students would just have to register the device with Turning Technologies. Almost every class has clicker capabilities, but the ultimate decision of whether or not to utilize them rests with the faculty. There are no requirements as to the size or subject of the classes to can use them.

LAUREN PENSON/ PHOTOGRAPHER Students in Dr. Oetter’s Intro to Weather and Climate use Clickers to add an interactive element in their class. Students Nikki Smith, senior geography major, Ryan Lubin, senior geography and history double major, Mia McMahon, senior geography major and Jeff Bahls, senior geography major enjoying clicking away.

NEWS FLASH GC named “A Best in the Southeast” The Princeton Review named Georgia College “A Best in the Southeast” in its annual survey of regional colleges and universities for the ﬁfth consecutive year. This ranking places GC in the top 25 percent of the nation’s 2,500 four-year colleges selected by the publication primarily for their excellent academic programs. The Princeton Review survey evaluated eight categories, including academics, costs of attendance and ﬁnancial aid based on institutional data provided during the 2011-2012 academic year.

QUOTABLE “There is not a better adrenaline rush than running into a burning building.” -Thomas Bolton, senior criminal justice and sociology major

Items taken during summer still missing from Herty Hall, updates are now available.

However, there are drawbacks. “It’s still in the early stages,” Carlisle said. Work is currently being done to standardize the response systems used in classes. At least three brands of response systems are available in stores and it would be inconvenient if each class required the use of a different brand. The ideal situation would be if the student could purchase one clicker and use it for multiple subjects. For those who may not want to buy the physical response system, there is an application available for smart phones. Student feedback plays a vital role in the formation of clickers in the classroom. Emily James, junior early childhood education major, has had bad experiences using clickers. She stated there were issues with the software; sometimes the computer would not recognize certain clickers, even if they had been registered. The professor also had difficulties with the devices, according to James. “It is a great way to tell if everyone is on the same page,” James said, “I think it would be better if they were passed around to the class (classroom set), ” Sam Koran, sophomore nursing major, also has experience with clickers. “They worked better for quizzes, but were more confusing then necessary,” Koran said. Another form of technology that will soon make its way into the classroom is the same seen hitting theaters — 3-D. Carlisle admits that he had been skeptical of the idea at first, but has since seen the many benefits of using 3-D projection technology in the classroom. Images in 3-D can better simulate reality, having depth that a flat image does not have. This would be useful when looking at a diagram of the human body or an engine. The technology in the classroom

With the large amount of campus construction that went on this summer, two ladders and a utility handcart, estimated value at $260, have turned up missing from Herty Hall. Clyde Boone Jr., a member of service maintenance assigned to Herty, noticed the items were missing after returning from the fourth of July holiday break on July 21. Soon after, the case underwent investigation. Despite the case being reported as a theft, it seems it could have easily been a construction mishap. The construction was adding updates to Herty Hall. On the first and second floors, new laboratory and office space were added for the biology and environmental sciences departments. This new space freed up offices and classrooms in the original building for the expansion of the physics department. On the third floor, a studio lab was added and offers great value for classes where a laboratory and lecture combination is beneficial. The construction also added a new greenhouse which includes an automatic shade system, intake shutters and exhaust fans. There is also a new observation tower for the astronomy classes. “During the summer months they were working on Herty Hall, so (Public Safety) theo

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MARK WATKINS STAFF WRITER

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Enrollment declines..................................................2 Students can’t quit smoking....................................4

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Student opens record store...................................9 Sodexo chef named “Chef of the Year”................9

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T-shirt exchange aids in tornado relief..............14 Soccer tryouts conclude.......................................12 Community News........................................6

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110,000 The number of locations Zumba is taught in. See page 15 for more.

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Enrollment declines Faculty email systems get an update Caitlin Renn Staff Reporter

Freshmen enrollment declines slightly compared to Fall 2010. Decreased numbers indicate maintenance of small class sizes. Alyson Crosby Staff Writer Georgia College prides itself on its ability to ensure a liberal arts university education by continuing to have stable enrollment for the Fall 2011 semester. According to its mission statement, GC is the state’s designated Public Liberal Arts University. As such, they offer the education and environment of a liberal arts college. Over the last few years Georgia College’s enrollment has been stable, at approximately 6,600 students, according to statistics from GC’s Office of Institutional Research. The preliminary statistics for the Fall 2011 semester show 6,667 students are currently enrolled. This number results in a difference of 70 students enrolled in comparison to Fall 2010 enrollment, which was 6,737 students. According to Ed Hale, the director of the office of institutional research, this number is likely to change during the next few weeks. “The numbers have to be certified by the Board of Regents and that doesn’t occur until October. These numbers will be close to the final enrollment numbers,” Hale said.

The enrollment manage- “I came here for “I came here for the ment department continues campus and the environto monitor the enrollment the campus and ment. I like the small atfor the 2011-2012 academic the environment. mosphere and the closeyear. knit groups that I saw “We monitor it every day I like the small around campus,” Mercer and we do a same-day com- atmosphere and said. parison from the year before. Georgia College strives Right now we’re probably the close-knit to preserve the communiless than 10 students ahead groups that I saw ty feel of its campus. of where we were last year,” “These are the things said Suzanne Pittman, assis- around campus.” that we want to maintain tant vice president for enrollso that the experiences ment management. “We’re students get are meanMichelle Mercer, ingful to them,” Pittman trying to have just a small amount of growth because Junior mass com- said.For some students the we don’t want our class sizmunication major community feel of GC is es to get larger or the feel of our to campus change from the reason they enrolled a liberal arts mission.” here. GC is proud of its enroll“I came here because ment numbers because these numbers it was a pretty small institution, the class maintain the university’s class sizes and sizes are small and I liked the campus,” community feel. According to the GC said Autumn Perry, junior criminal justice website’s Quick Facts, most classes enroll major. between 15 and 35 students. This enrollAccording to Pittman, GC continues to ment makes one-on-one time between a target high school students who are interprofessor and a student very possible. ested in the liberal arts type of education Most students, like Michelle Mercer, and will continue to recruit students who a junior mass communication major, are have the academic preparation to be sucgrateful for this. cessful here.

In the days before the start of the academic year, the faculty, staff and administrators of Georgia College transitioned to a new email system. The switch from the locally-hosted system to an externally-hosted email system was motivated by the crashes on campus last year that greatly impacted campus productivity. The first step in the transitional process involved a choice between Google Apps (the system through which student email functions) and Live@Edu. When users reviewed the two choices and compared pros and cons, Live@Edu emerged as the better option for faculty and staff. Functioning on a web-based system offers perks like more storage capacity, less chance for crashes and the opportunity for IT staff to address other demands on campus. Plus, Live@Edu’s interface resembles the former email system, so the transition to the new system would not be a drastic change. “We contacted the Board of Regents and talked to the chief information officer,” said James Carlisle, director of Technology Support Services, . “We got his advice to make sure what we were doing was appropriate. Six other schools have migrated to this same system; we did a lot of collaborating with others to make sure we were doing what we need to be doing.” Because the daily operation of the university depends so heavily on email, stopping the email system to accommodate the migration was not an option, and consequently, the

“I think communication has been the biggest impact.” James Carlisle, Director of Technology Support Services transition took more time. As the beginning of the term approached, the first focus was to ensure that faculty and staff had access to their email through the web and that all equipment was ready for the academic year. Issues arose when users continued to operate with the old system. IT found that some messages sent between July 20 and 22 were not delivered to users because of the mixed use between the old and new system. The use of the old system prevented the migration of more than 80,000 messages to the new system, according to University Communications. “There has been some frustration, but the thing that we’re trying to do is reach out to faculty, staff, administrators and so forth,” Carlisle said. “I think communication has been the biggest impact. There are a few things we’re working around, but for the most part, the transition has gone smoothly.” Contacts and calendars have had problems, as these were not automatically transferred to the new accounts, and the use of desktop clients like Mi

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Wellness Center theft totals $25,000 Bobbi Otis Senior Reporter On July 7, 54 sheets of decorative aluminum siding valued at $25,000 were reported missing from the Wellness and Recreation Center construction site, according to a Public Safety report. The decorative sheets were delivered on May 20, but were not reported missing for almost two months. “It was dropped on the site from the vendor,” Detective Robert Butler said. “It came in on pallets and the company, 1st Choice Glass, had an enclosed trailer where they were storing all of their materials.” The company, located near Charlotte, N.C., was in charge of ordering and installing the siding. The company is also responsible for all the glass used on the Wellness and Recreation Center. According to Adam Tsiukes, one of the owners, the sheets were not discovered missing until they were ready to use them on-site. Though the sheets come with a hefty price tag, the university is not responsible for replacing them - the vendor is held accountable.

First Choice Glass’s insurance has covered the sheets’ replacement, and they were picked up Tuesday, Aug. 23. Butler believes that the sheets will have to be sold for scrap. “Whoever stole it would have to sell it for scrap,” Butler said. “There is no other use for it because it is custom made and is a decorative piece that the architect requested in his final drawings.” The prices for aluminum recyclable items were up at the time of the theft and the thieves could have easily made over $1,000 selling the custom-made sheeting for scrap. The sheets weighted approximately 1,600 pounds and would have been difficult to transport. “We think there is a possibility that they had folded them (the sheets) in half and then loaded them into the back of a pickup truck,” Butler said. Half of the 54 sheets were approximately 14-feet-long while the other half were approximately 17-feet-long. Butler has a list of possible suspects. “They are from out of state… but we have not been able to develop these leads at this point

to tie them back to the theft,” ing has branched out to surround“If it would have ing states. Butler said. Butler says that this is partly at the construcbeen reported tionSurveillance because they do not know the site was present, but the tapes within a month are only accessible for a certain exact date the theft occurred and the search is so broad. of time, before they are of it being stolen period “I am about 95 percent sure taped over. they would have “If it would have been reported it went to a scrap yard, but which one did it go to?” Butler a month of it being stolen had the theft on within said. they would have had the theft surveillance.” on surveillance,” Butler said. Just one city in the investigation had 12 recycling centers “The Village has adequate video in its bounds. surveillance. We have actually Robert Butler, learned from over the years that According to an Ace Recycling representative, located on time we have a construction Public Safety every S. Jefferson Street, anyone trysite that we like to have some type Detective of surveillance set up. And we ing to recycle any aluminum, besides aluminum cans, has to even had cameras moved to the leave a copy of his ID, to better area of the construction site just assure that stolen items do not for this reason. Just in case somemake it in. thing came up missing.” Baker says the aluminum did not go to a reIf the suspects are located, they could be faccycling plant in the Milledgeville area. ing felony theft charges and possibly be forced “We don’t know where the pieces are, but we to pay restitution. know that they didn’t go to any recycling places If you have any information about the theft in the Milledgeville area.” please contact Public Safety at: (478) 445-4054 The search for the aluminum decorative sid-

Math Emporium frees space in Learning Center Chelsea Rutherford Contributing Writer The Learning Center and Georgia College Math Department are teaming up to provide undergraduate learning assistants the new college algebra course offered by the university. The college algebra course (MATH 1111) is taught in the Library Instructional Technology Center computer labs. These classes have 100 students each, so instead of these students all coming to the Learning Center, undergraduate learning assistants will be in the classroom as each lesson is taught. “The new Math Emporium opened for instruction Monday with the commencement of Fall 2011 classes,” said Lori Robinson, Learning Center coordinator. “The new college algebra course, which is held in the Emporium, is a change from traditional class lecture to the engaged learning environment of a math lab. It is an opportunity for students to take greater control of their learning and replaces traditional class lecture with computerized learning resources and personalized assistance. Undergraduate learning assistants, similar to peer tutors, will be available to work with students in the Emporium daily.”

The Learning Center has been a popular place for math students in the past as well. “Mathematics – lower level math like math modeling, precalculus, statistics – we see a lot of students from those courses,” Robinson said. The Learning Center will not house tutors for college algebra, since they will already be in the classroom, so this should prevent hundreds of extra students trying to be helped in the already crowded learning center. Some students, such as sophomore mass communication major Ashley Clifton, have not used the center yet for that very reason. “I think that it is a very good resource to use for help, but the room seems really small and cramped. I’m the type of person that needs a quiet room with a few other students because it is easier for me to focus,” Clifton said. The move by the department of mathematics to utilize the Math Emporium to aid in preventing over-crowding in the Learning Center is seen as a positive. “I think that this will be good. It will be much Anna Lopez/ Photographer more course-concentrated and easier to think Students study in the Math Emporium located in the ITC. They can come to the Math Emporium to study for and receive tutoring in college algebra.The flow of users into the Emporium creates more space in The Learning instead of being in a room with five other Center.

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Program seeks to help Cancer patients with recovery Sarah Kelehear Contributing Writer

Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer

The class of 2015 walks through the pergola, as part of the tradition at Georgia College. Convocation took place on Friday, Aug. 12 in Russell Auditorium. Freshmen received their class pin as they walked underneath the pergola, officially becoming GC students. Students also heard Camille Kingsolver, co -author of “Animal,Vegetable, Miracle,” speak during Convocation.

Beginning January 2012, Georgia College will be providing hope and support to cancer patients of Middle Georgia. The Wellness Center at GC will be offering a free community cancer wellness program. The Cancer Wellness Project offers relief to cancer patients of all ages and diagnoses. Applicants need only provide a physician’s referral to take advantage of this 12week program. The oncology recovery program has a multidisciplinary curriculum that combines education, exercise, support

and mind/body encompassing activities. Each session will run two hours, the first of which will be professionallyprescribed exercises, and the second of which will be educational topics such as nutrition, coping skills, stress management and treatment side effects. The exercises will focus on building muscle strength depleted by cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. Other activities included in the program will be mind and body oriented, including yoga, Tai Chi and music therapy. “This program is a holis

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Local economy gets a boost from campus New reports from the Selig Center for Economic Growth shows Georgia College has a $172 million impact on local economy. Alina Venick Contributing Writer Despite difficult economic times, Milledgeville has been able to maintain a steady economy, partly due to Georgia College being within its city limits. With an undergraduate population of approximately 6,000, and still growing, the college generates 1,855 jobs in the area, according to the report by the Selig Center for Economic Growth. The college also generates more than 1,100

off-campus jobs. The constant flow of students coming in and out of GC allows for available workers and available jobs, as well as customers for local businesses. Not only does Georgia College affect the economy of Milledgeville, but according to the Selig report, the college also impacts Baldwin, Hancock, Putnam, Wilkinson, Jones and Washington counties. The study approximates that Georgia College contributed $172 million to the local economy during the 2010 fiscal year.

Caroline Bennett / Photographer Lauren Harrison, assistant manager of The Brick, states “For the most part we are busier during the school year.”

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be able to effectively serve our greater community. It’s imperative that The GIVE Center have the best foundation to build on for years to come.” In addition, SGA wants to make information about academics and athletics more accessible to students. One way of doing this is through a GC app that would be available for iPhone, Blackberry and Android smartphones. “The GC App will be a onestop shop that students can access 24/7 to receive updates ranging from access to student class schedules, grade reports, account information, grade distributions, athletic updates and integration of the current SNAP (Student Night Auxiliary Patrol),” Karanovich said. “Georgia College students are always on the move, and the

“The constant cycle of students allows for jobs,” said Lin Rocke, senior art history major. With students always entering the school and graduating, job opportunities and new workers are kept readily available. Having jobs available to the students allows for them to pay their bills, but also gives them added income. Rocke states the advantages of having extra money are being able to eat out more often and to shop leisurely. The extra spending money then, in turn, creates jobs at the local businesses. Not only does the constant flow of students allow for new customers, but the jobs that the school generates allows for more frequent customers. Lauren Harrison, assistant manager at The Brick, notices a change in business once GC Lauren Davidson / Staff Photographer starts in the fall. “For the most part we are Lauren Harrison, assistant manager of The Brick, serves customers lunch at the restaurant.The Brick benefits customers like Weatherly Haslam (bottom right), Jeanie Haslam (bottom left), Charleston Haslam (top busier during the school year,” from right) and Michael Betsil (top left). Harrison said. However, like other small towns, jobs are not always guaranteed in Milledgeville; the constant flow of students is also an obstacle in getting a job, as there are always jobseeking students outnumbering the jobs offered. “It’s competitive,” said Valeri Poss, a junior pre-mass communication major. Along with competition with both students and nonstudents, the limited number of businesses can be a hindrance in finding employment.

many advances in technology in higher education a project of this scope just makes sense.” Other SGA goals for 2011 include a sustainable recycling program on campus, renovation of the Centennial Center, educating students on student fees, emergency preparedness and pedestrian safety, intramural expansion and increasing the level of student involvement both in and out of the classroom. “I think that for the safety of pedestrians that we need to hire crossing guards, and so I agree with SGA’s plan to increase the safety of pedestrians on campus,” said Samuel Lisicia, sophomore undeclared major. “The expansion will be beneficial to everyone because it will open up student jobs and hopefully allow for fewer late night games,” said Deanna Upchurch, sophomore accounting major. “But I think they need to expand the parking lot as well as the intramural fields.”

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about the delay in using 3-D technology. Continued from page 1... The largest issue so far is the clarity of the image. For an image to become three dimensional, it must be passed through a shutter. The glasses worn in a movie theater reassemble that image. The projector, however, can cause the image to become dark and blurry. The best kind to use would be a high-lumen ” projector, the lumen being unit measuring the total Sam Koran, abrightness coming from a Sophomore nurs- light source. Silver screens been purchased for ing major have 3-D projection because of how reflective they are. would also be a benefit to Clickers continue to the many students who are make learning more effecvisual learners. tive in classrooms and the “Without content, you unveiling of 3-D technolhave no 3-D,” Carlisle said ogy is soon to follow.

“They worked better for quizzes, but were more confusing than necessary.

Lauren Penson / Photographer Charlie Cassidy, senior environmental science major, using 3-D glasses to view new topographical maps taken from aerial views.

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Students can’t commit to quitting Georgia College students show low success rate in completing smoking cessation program offered by Wellness Depot

Photo Illustration by Lindsay Peterson Every cigarette you smoke decreases your life span by 11 minutes. Each year, there are approximately 443,000 deaths in the United States due to tobacco use.

Lindsay Peterson Contributing Writer A Georgia College student steps outside, pauses and inhales, filling his lungs with acetone, ammonia, arsenic, benzene, butane, formaldehyde, lead and turpentine – just 8 of the more than 50 carcinogens found in the average cigarette. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the 46 million smokers in the U.S., college students are among the highest percentage of smokers. Almost 22 percent of adults ages 1824 smoke, according to 2009 CDC data. Their professors are not far behind them in their smoking addiction. According to the CDC data, almost 22 percent of people ages 45-64 are smokers. In 2009, the CDC found that adults in the Southeast were among the most prevalent smokers in the United States.

While there are no hard statistics for the percentage of students and staff that smoke at GC, it is not uncommon to see a familiar gathering of smokers sitting outside any of the dorms. Lauren Luker, junior mass communication major, started smoking in order to get a break at her job as a server. “You couldn’t have a break unless it was a smoke break,” Luker said. Now, eight years later, Luker is worried about the health of her lungs and is planning on quitting after several previous failed attempts. However, quitting such an addictive habit is not always easy, as Luker knows. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nicotine is as addictive as heroine and cocaine. Fortunately for GC students and staff who are interested in kicking their habit, there is a smoking cessation program held by GC three

times a year. Amy Whatley, the assistant director of the Wellness Programs, leads these free smoking cessation classes. “(The classes) are held once every fall, spring and summer,” Whatley said. However, this free program is not very popular among students. “We’ve only had one student complete (the smoking cessation program) in the last three years,” Whatley said. While the smoking cessation program is not very popular among GC students, the FDA is beginning a new advertising campaign that has been popular in other countries, such as Australia and Canada. According to the FDA, as of September 2012, all packages of cigarettes must show graphic images of the effects of smoking and bold text warning of the dangers of smoking. The graphics range from a man smoking through a hole in his throat to a mouth riddled with sores and rotting teeth – the cruel effects of oral cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, other countries have had a great success rate with this controversial method. A positive correlation has been shown between people becoming more aware of the harmful effects of smoking and choosing to quit. The hope is that after being confronted with the grim side effects, such as oral cancer or death, smokers will be more motivated to cut down on their smoking habit or quit altogether. Currently, smoking is responsible for 20 percent of deaths in the U.S., and is the

American Smokers 20.6%

“We’ve only had one student complete (the smoking cessation program) in the last three years.” Amy Whatley, Assistant Director of Wellness Programs

leading cause of preventable death. But the human body is resilient and begins to heal itself just minutes after the last cigarette is smoked. According to the American Cancer Society, just 20 minutes after quitting smoking, blood pressure is noticeably reduced. Twelve hours after a person quits smoking, the carbon monoxide level in their blood drops to normal. At nine months, the smoker’s fatigue and shortness of breath decreases. One year after quitting, an ex-smoker’s risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker. Ten years after quitting, the death rate for lung cancer is approximately half that of a continuing smoker. Although university denizens find themselves among the most prone demographics of smokers, they can breathe more easily knowing that GC provides help for those who need it.

Smokers Non- Smokers

79.4%

Smoking by the Numbers Nearly one-third of all cancer related deaths are directly linked to smoking.

Each day, more than 1,200 people are killed by cigarettes in the U.S. alone.

Smoking is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S.

Each cigarette smoked decreases your life span by 11 minutes.

Source: The Food and Drug Administration

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“It’s just one of those things were we have to rule out the possibility that it would have been mistakenly grabbed by one of these contractors.”

Robert Butler, Public Safety Detective rized that it was a good possibility, with all the construction going on, out of the multiple contractors that were used during the construction, one might have mistakenly grabbed

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Continued from page 2... courses being discussed simultaneously,” Clifton said. Other students, such as sophomore exercise science major Mary Grace McRee, use the Learning Center frequently just the way it is. “Sometimes the center was crowded, such as before tests, but I wouldn’t have gotten through my classes without their help. It is such a great tool for success,” McRee said. The Math Emporium, though, does not be-

Continued from page 2... crosoft Outlook has caused some difficulty because users are currently restricted to the web client. “What we’re working on is making some changes to allow their desktop client to utilize Live@Edu, just like what it used to,” said Ed Boyd, interim chief information officer. Because the new Live@

our equipment.” Robert Butler, Public Safety detective, said. In early August, Public Safety made efforts to get in touch with all contractors that were involved with the construction, but not all have been reached. Boone kept track of the items and made preventative measures to prevent items from being stolen. “I had my ladder locked to the cart on the first floor in the data room of Herty,” Boone said. Items purchased by Georgia College all undergo an identification stamping in order to show ownership. Public Safety wants to cover all bases before calling the items stolen. “It’s just one of those things where we have to rule out the possibility that it could have been mistakenly grabbed by one of these contractors. If that’s the case, then we’re looking at a theft, but you’re looking at one of those weird thefts. I mean, who would want to take a ladder? Only other thing would be to take the items and pawn them, but we’ve checked the pawn shops too and nothing turned up,” Butler said. In order to prevent further situations such as this, Butler recommended a utility closet be put into use so there is a specified place for Georgia College equipment. long to the Learning Center. “We are working in collaboration with the math department. It is actually their space,” she said. “We are only providing the ULAs.” The funding for the tutors has been provided by a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Grant, but Robinson hopes that they will become university-funded next semester. For students not enrolled in college algebra but seeking help in another subject, there is a schedule of tutors available on the door of the Learning Center, located at Arts & Sciences room 256.

Edu system does not support older programs, like outdated versions of Microsoft Office, IT technicians are making their way around campus, upgrading all departments to Office2010 “I think the majority of people have done fine,” Boyd said. “We have had very few people call and say they have a problem. Typically dealing with 1,000 people, combining faculty, staff and administrators, there has really just been a handful. I’ve heard about 20 or less.”

An important aspect of the transition is that users on campus may have their email automatically redirected to the email vendor of their choice. For users who prefer their own email providers, the option remains to continue using their regular providers. “Well, with any conversion you always have issues that have to be worked out,” Boyd said. “For example, you have to break in a new pair of shoes. They won’t feel like the old pair until you wear them a while.”

Sarah Kelehear / Photographer

The Herty Hall updates include a greenhouse located on the roof. Other updates are new laboratory space, office space and studio laboratories

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Continued from page 3... tic approach at improving the quality of life for newly-diagnosed cancer patients. It aims to combat the side effects of cancer treatment symptoms by exercise, counseling and education,”said Dave Terrell, university wellness director. Kristen Sivertsen, a junior marketing major, has shown her support for the program, and as a cancer survivor she can identify with the needs of patients. “It’s great that GC is helping survivors because the treatment is only half of the battle. I still struggle with the symptoms of treatment, such as fatigue and pain,” Silversten said. The project will work closely with local oncologists and hospitals to draw in patients and many students at GC could benefit from the program. Many studies have illustrated the benefits an exercise regiment can have for cancer survivors. “Working out is such a great way to keep spirits high and stress levels low,” said Michelle Waters, a senior psychology major and a

“So many patients need ways to cope with depression and this would just be fantastic.” Michelle Waters, Senior psychology major cancer survivor. “So many patients need ways to cope with depression and this would just be fantastic.” The benefits of a support group are also a major factor in increasing the well being of patients. Having a community of dedicated professionals and individuals undergoing similar circumstances will encourage a sense of unity among participants and potentially produce improvements in patient well being.

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August 26, 2011 • Editor, Vanessa Whited

Tresspassing Twice

Aug. 12 at 8:25 p.m. Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith were dispatched to Foundation Hall in reference to a suspicious male attempting to enter the building, according to Public Safety. Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith arrived on the scene and made contact with the male. The male had been banished from all Georgia College property earlier in the day by Sgt. English for attempting to solicit drugs. The male was arrested and transported to Baldwin County Sherriff’s office for criminal trespass.

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Can o’ Pot

Aug. 9 at 6:39 p.m. A CA of Adams Hall called to report that a resident notified her about marijuana found in a soda can. Officer Denna was dispatched and made contact with the resident who reported the marijuana. Contact was then made with the female suspect who denied there being any. The suspected female then consented to a search of the room. While searching, Officer Denna found the can with a small bag of marijuana inside. The female admitted to it being hers and said it was a going away present from her friends. The marijuana and can were confiscated and the female was sent to The Student Judicial Board. No further action was taken.

Dirty Room

*Incident does not appear on map

Slap Happy

Aug. 13 at 10:21 p.m. Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith were dispatched to the courtyard of The Village Building 1 in reference to five males fighting, according to Public Safety. Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith made contact with the five males who stated they were “slap boxing.” While speaking with one of the males, Sgt. Miller detected the odor of burned marijuana. The male admitted to smoking marijuana earlier and drinking Jim Beam. Upon conducting a search, Sgt. Miller found a pipe and a zip-close bag containing a green leafy substance. Upon testing on a breathalyzer, the male registered a .023. He was placed under arrest, transported to MPD and charged with underage possession of alcohol and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Ain’t Causin’ No Problems

Aug. 5 at 2:07 a.m. Officer Smith was dispatched to the rear of Capital City in reference to a fight in progress, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith observed several groups of people hanging out behind the location. All were asked to leave the area, but one male approached Officer Smith with an alcoholic beverage in his hand. The male was advised about the open container law and asked to pour out the drink and leave the area, but he instead continued to drink his beverage. Officer Smith repeated his instructions, but the male replied, “I ain’t driving so I ain’t doin anything wrong.” The male then finished his drink and refused to give Officer Smith his ID or his name. The male was arrested for public drunkenness and transported to Milledgeville Police Department for processing.*

Taser Prong Gone Wrong

Aug. 16 at 9:57 p.m. While Sgt. Reonas was on foot patrol, a student approached him and said a male had solicited him for money twice that evening, according to Public Safety. The male had stopped to talk to another group of students when Sgt. Reonas approached him. When asked what he was up to and why he was soliciting money, the male insisted that he was just walking home. He then told Sgt. Reonas that he did not have any identification and stated his name. Sgt. Reonas noticed the male inching away while he continued to insist he had done nothing wrong. When Sgt Reonas told him to stop walking away, the male began to flee on foot. Sgt. Reonas pursued the male through Lot 10 and across N. Clarke Street continuing west on McIntosh St. Sgt. Reonas witnessed the suspect cut through the parking lot behind a Georgia College sorority house, then along the north side of the house. When Sgt. Reonas went around the corner of the house he saw the male crouching behind an air conditioning unit attempting to hide. Sgt. Reonas drew his Taser and ordered the male to come out and show his hands. The male complied, but when ordered to lie down on the ground, he said he had not done anything wrong and began to move away from Sgt. Reonas. Once again the male was told to lie down but refused, at which point Sgt. Reonas discharged his Taser into his back. The male fell to the ground and attempted to remove one of the prongs. Sgt. Reonas gave him another full cycle and ordered him to place his hands out, at which point the male complied. Officer Purvis arrived on the scene and handcuffed the male. A check of his pockets showed he did, in fact, have his license in his wallet which revealed his real name, which differed from the name he gave Sgt. Reonas. The male also had an active warrant through Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for probation. The male was transported to BCSO for giving false name and obstruction. He was also issued a criminal trespass warning barring him indefinitely from all GC property.

Aug. 16 at 1:28 a.m. While patrolling The Village Building 5, Officer Purvis smelled the strong odor of marijuana throughout the hall and determined which room the odor was coming from, according to Public Safety. Officer Purvis and Sgt. Reonas made contact with one of the male occupants, who was lying on his bed and appeared to be very nervous. When asked if they could conduct a search of his room, the male obliged. After searching the room, Officer Purvis and Sgt. Reonas found shavings of marijuana on the male’s dresser and an empty bag that smelled of marijuana. When asked about the bag and shavings, the male stated campus police had confiscated some drug paraphernalia earlier and he had not cleaned his room since. Case has been turned over to The Student Judicial Board.

Shoe Hideaway

Aug. 15 at 7:15 p.m. Sgt. Reonas was dispatched to The Village Building 5 in reference to possible drug activity. Upon arrival, Sgt. Reonas made contact with a CA who advised him of two female occupants who smelled marijuana coming from a bedroom. The females stated that the room was occupied by a female who worked on campus. Sgt. Reonas made contact with the female at her place of work. When confronted, the female said she had the remnants of smoked marijuana in her cigarette case and that it was the only marijuana she had. The female then consented to a search of her room. While searching, Sgt. Reonas was unable to locate any marijuana or contraband. He found several cigars that had been cut open along with several plastic sandwich bags which smelled of marijuana in the closet, stuffed into a male’s shoe. The female the shoe belonged to her boyfriend. The case is being referred to The Student Judicial Board.

Lights Off

Aug. 13 at 4:22 a.m. An off-duty officer announced over the radio that there was a vehicle traveling west on Hancock Street with no headlights, according to Public Safety. Officer Denna initiated a traffic stop at Hancock and Jackson streets and made contact with the male. Officer Denna advised him of his headlight violation. The male stated he did not realize they were off and was trying to get to the Milledgeville Mall. The male’s eyes were bloodshot and an alcoholic odor was coming from the vehicle. The male consented to a breathalyzer and registered a .085. He was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI under 21 years old. His male passenger also indicated having alcohol in his system, and when checked on a breathalyzer, the male blew a .092. The male was placed under arrest for minor in possession of alcohol. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Georgia College Police Department where he then registered a .069 on the breathalyzer. The male was then turned over to Milledgeville Police Department and issued a citation for driving under the influence. The passenger was turned over to MPD and issued a citation for minor in possession of alcohol. The vehicle was towed.

By The Numbers

Fire alarms

2 Citations for loud music

Citation for littering

Information based upon a submission to The Colonnade by Public Safety.

What’s Happening Friday, August 26 All Day

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Pacesetters (Magnolia Ballroom)

Tuesday, August 30 1 - 8 p.m.

Blood Drive (Magnolia Ballroom)

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August 26, 2011• Editor-in-Chief, Bobbi Otis

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Zach Keepers

Sex sells but should children be the salesmen? There is one thing that we all know when it comes to advertising: sex sells. Whether it be Adriana Lima modeling a new Victoria Secret bra or Kate Moss doing a kinky pose for Vogue magazine, it always catches the eye. However, this is not that case when it comes to photographs of little girls, as young as 4-years-old, dolled up with makeup, wearing their hair in beehives and posing seductively for the camera. Over the past few weeks, the French fashion world has taken a turn when it comes to modeling the new trends. Ten-year-old Vogue model Thylane Loubry Blondeau made her modeling debut in the recent issue of the French Vogue magazine. With her face caked in makeup, this little girl posed seductively for the camera. In one of many featured photos the model is in a low-cut gold gown, designer gold stilettos and is finished off with a large gold medallion necklace. It doesn’t stop there. A new lingerie line, Jours Après Lunes, targeting children ages 4 to 12 was recently launched in the French fashion world. The line is comprised of trainer bras, underwear and loungewear for children. The clothes themselves that these children are modeling are not overly revealing, but the problem is how the children are modeling the product. Glitzed up with makeup, wearing their hair in a voluminous updo topped off with pearl necklaces and large glasses these children look like tiny adults modeling with sultry gazes and sprawling poses, which shouldn’t be the case at all. Traditionally, child models pose in a playful or childish manner, with little to no makeup on their faces. These images are far from innocent and cute; they are disconcerting. Children that young should not be wearing that much makeup, and, more importantly, should not be posing in a sexual manner for the camera. Not every child will see these images, but the children that do are receiving the message that they should grow up too fast and shed their childhood innocence. Furthermore, the parents of these children seem to not have a problem with their children posing in this manner, which is disappointing. People who see these images may be at first disgusted, but society is constantly bombarded with sexually explicit images, so the images stick with them. As a result people, especially women, think that the only way they can be beautiful is by looking like those models. The use of child models takes this to another level. Young girls do not have the curves that women have, but the world of fashion is showing their new trends for adult women on the bodies of children. This is essentially telling women that their bodies are no longer small enough to model the clothes that they are being told they should wear. So, by the same token, the children aren’t the only ones being objectified. The women who are forced to see the ads in which children are present are too. These ads, as well as ads with overly small adult models, make women feel as though they are not small enough and could cause an increase in the number of eating disorders. College is a vulnerable time for young women to develop an eating disorder and constant exposure to ads showing the “ideal body” and “ideal beauty” could very well increase the risk. We at The Colonnade believe that although the clothing that the children are modeling may not be risqué by adult standards, the photographs deprive children of their innocence. Not only are the children shown in a manner that is unsuitable, but could effect people’s views of their bodies.

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A political discussion about the Aug. 5 Standard & Poor’s lowering of the U.S. credit rating from AAA status to AA-plus status SUBMITTED BY JONATHAN SAVITSKE Since the inauguration of President Obama, he has proven to be foolish when dealing with ﬁscal policy. Rather than realizing that he had inherited a bad economy with massive amount of debt, he proceeds to triple spending and increase our debt exponentially. From healthcare reform to increased unemployment beneﬁts and entitlements, Obama has destroyed our credit rating by spending money that the U.S. government does not have. Harry Reid actually has the audacity to claim that the GOP is responsible for the downgrade because of its inability to raise taxes.

SUBMITTED BY KAHLIM BARCLAY S&P stated a triple A nation does not play political games with such a serious economic issue as raising the debt ceiling. Due to playing chicken with the early August deadline, House Republicans helped drive down the once great credit rating that the United States once maintained. Many will say it’s not the fault of house GOP members, but that would be incorrect. It is true that our nation is in massive debt and that the deﬁcit is growing day by day; but let us remember that this was not the reason for the downgrade, or else Moody’s and other ﬁnancial organizations would have followed suit and lowered the United States’ credit rating as well. Let us remember that the credit rating loss on the S&P rating system was due to congressional politics and nothing more. The president offered the House Republicans a deal that cut not only Social Security and Medicare, but other areas of the budget that totaled in the trillions. This was not enough for those who desired a no-compromise situation. The House GOP wanted all of the president’s proposed cuts, but none of the areas of revenue that the federal government could have received by increasing taxes on those earning $250,000 or more. Due to signing the Grover

This claim is ridiculous. By lowering taxes, it would leave more money in the pockets of working Americans to go out and spend money, thus putting more money into the economy. Instead, though, the government continues to spend money it doesn’t have. It’s only recourse at this point is to raise taxes to pay the debt, or print more money, which would lead to inflation. The downgrade in the U.S. credit rating is rightly deserved. The government has once again shown how its incredible ineptitude in keeping a budget. We are taught when we are young not to live beyond our means, yet the government has been an horrible to us all. Thank you S&P, hopefully we will learn that there are consequences for our actions. Norquist “no tax” pledge, the House Republicans stood firm against any areas of revenue for the federal government and relied on cuts to help ease the deficit. Such cuts, without areas of revenue, would have been devastating to social programs that the elderly, the poor and the young rely on to survive within our nation. The president and House Democrats refused to allow the middle class and poor to bear the brunt of the burden, and thus refused to cave in to the republican’s refusal to compromise. The lack of compromise by the GOP caused the credit rating to drop. Sadly, blame will be placed elsewhere. I do not deny that there needs to be cuts made to the budget, and I do not deny the fact that they need to be made soon, however, I will not ignore the fact that tax increases on those who can bear it are also needed if this nation is to reduce its deficit. House Republicans refused to accept this fact and decided to drive the nation towards default because they could not achieve everything they wanted to attach to the raising of the debt ceiling. Let us remember that as the United States of America almost defaulted on its debts that the GOP not only held its ideological position above the well being of the nation, but also held Norquist’s no tax pledge above the financial security of the middle class, the elderly and the poor. Let us remember who is truly at fault here.

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Plan a Photo Shoot

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Planning a photo shoot with friends is a fun way to try your hand at photography. All you need is a little creativity and a camera. First, decide on a location to snap photos. Milledgeville and surrounding areas offer ample scenic locations to shoot like the Lockerly Aboretum, Lake Oconee or even deserted alleyways downtown. To be on the safe side, contact these places beforehand to make sure that you and your friends are allowed to legally photograph in the desired location.

Next, gather the necessary tools needed to execute the photo shoot. A camera and adjustable tripod are essentials for a photo shoot, as well as any additional props that you would like in the photos. Although pointand-shoot cameras are acceptable, a high-quality DSLR like a Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel is most appropriate for capturing great and lasting images. If you do not own a high-quality camera, never fear; great cameras are available on the bottom floor of the library for checkout to students.

When snapping photos on location, do not be afraid to experiment with different angles, lighting and poses. Explore your location of choice and take advantage of its scenery and splendor.

Last, review your photos after the shoot and pick the best ones to keep, edit and print. Several photo editing programs are readily available to students, such as Adobe Photoshop or free online programs like Picnik. After final edits have been made, print your photos on high-quality paper at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart, where prints average 10 cents.

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Melanie Hatch senior rhetoric and women’s studies major Fashion icon: Alexa Chung Go-to piece: “Sentimental pieces like a gift from a friend or jewelry from places I’ve traveled.” Favorite local clothing store: “It’s a tie between Maranatha and Salvation Army.” Favorite designer: “I’m a fan of whoever designed jeggings. I’m willing to publicly admit that.”

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August 26, 2011• Editor, Lauren Davidson

Corner of the Card Store Records

Morgan Bell / Staff Photographer Senior creative writing major Samantha Severin stands in front of her modest record store. Her desire is to have the little shop expand and create a more expansve music scene in Milledgeville. “One of the main goals of this store is to hear music and start playing their playing their own music,” Severin said.

Student starts new business venture in hopes that local music will be more accessible to all Benedict Esposito Contributing Writer Tucked away in the back of a card shop, two shelves holding CD’s make up the Corner of the Card Store Records. The new record store opened up last summer in the back of Hallmark Cards in the Milledgeville Mall with the purpose of selling records that people want to buy. Senior creative writing major Samantha Severin, opened the store primarily because she was disappointed in the lack of record stores and of a thriving music scene in Milledgeville. “There’s not enough people stepping up and starting a band, but a music scene is in the making,” Severin said. Severin says that she wants people to come to the store and buy music so that they might be inspired to perform music of their own.

“One of the main goals of this store is to hear this music and start playing their own music,” Severin said. “I want people to see how easy it is to create music.” As of now she has a small selection of CDs from local artists, with record labels such as K-Records, Dischord, and Saddle Creek. She has a request book and Facebook page where anyone can request artists they want to hear. “I really like punkrock. It speaks to me. That’s where my roots are,” Severin said. “I hope to have some hip-hop or indie hiphop. Gonna have a lot of indie bands with straight rock. I’ll have a varied selection of loud and fast, and soft and slow.” She has priced her inventory at a reasonable rate, selling CDs for $13.50, as well as local artists’ for $6. “I plan to keep it as cheap as possible, with a small mark-up for local bands. Mon-

ey made will be used to buy more CDs,” Severin said. “Records (vinyl) will be coming in the next month, with a small selection of seven-inches in store now.” Samantha rents the space in the back of the store, thanks to the generosity of Cara Turner, her boss at Hallmark Cards. “She approached us with the idea that she would like to take a back corner of the store and put some music in here of local artists,” Turner said. “Not something you would buy from Wal-Mart. She had done a PowerPoint presentation and approached us to allowing her to using the corner of the store.” Turner hopes the customers that the record store attracts will become customers of Hallmark. She helps support the venture by not only allowing Severin to house her store in Hallmark, but she also plays some of the

Timothy Grayson recieves Chef of the Year award Executive Chef Timothy Grayson, one of the head chefs of Georgia College’s new dining facility, The Max, was recently named 2011 Chef of the Year by the United States Sustainable Pork Association. After entering several of his own recipes into the competition, including pork from different regions in the United States, Grayson was chosen as their top chef. He received a cash prize, a trip to their culinary center in Seattle, Wash., as well as monetary donations to charities of his choice. One specific organization that he chose is Kiva. “The U.S. Sustainable Pork Association is donating $5,000 to Kiva, which I’m very happy about,” Grayson said. (kind of redundant) Kiva gives microloans to entrepreneurs in developing countries to get their ventures off the ground or to expand existing operations. Grayson will also be featured in a commercial segment on the Food Network entitled “Great Chefs Use Pork.” The air date of this segment is yet to be determined. Grayson’s culinary beginnings originated in a rather humble manner. During his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Grayson began working at Walt Disney World. He described it as almost a “spur of the moment” type of decision to begin his culinary career. “When I started working at Disney, it was like they looked at one guy and said ‘alright, you go work at the Dumbo ride and you’re going to be cooking.” Grayson said. “But I really took a liking to it.” After spending a few years working at

but a music scene is in the making.” Samantha Severin, senior creative writing major

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Sodexo chef earns honors Connor Johnson Staff Writer

“There’s not enough people stepping up and starting a band,

the Walt Disney World resort, Grayson kitchens. “I was living out of Little Rock, Arkancaught wind of an offer Disney gave it’s employees overseas. Disney would pay for sas and traveling the world,” Grayson said. his tuition to go to school at Ecole de Cui- “I did this for several years before moving sine in Paris, France as long as he covered back to the states.” Grayson began working for Sodexo a his own expenses while there. He moved to Paris, earned his culinary degree, and few years prior after hearing of an offer to went on to get his Master’s in Hotel and work in Wisconsin. Yet, the Southern chef Hospitality Management at the Ivy League had issues adapting to the harsh winters of Cornell University Kellogg School in New the North. “It would get down to 39-below some York. nights,” Grayson said. “One Since obtaining his morning I woke up and degrees, Grayson has couldn’t move my car out of taken on many culinary my garage because my tires ventures. He has cowere frozen to the garage.” owned an award winning Luckily for Grayson, an restaurant named Cafe opportunity opened up here Europa in Orlando. The at Georgia College about five establishment is known months ago. He is both closer for its exceptional Eastto his family, who primarern European cuisine. ily live in the South, and far He also went on to work enough from the North that for a company responsihe may remain thawed this ble for managing several year. country clubs, which Chef Grayson has also included their eateries. Grayson written for several publicaFor two years, Grayson tions, having his own column worked out of their catering unit at Churchill Downs, the home of for a Wisconsin newspaper, and has also been featured as a food writer. These days, the Kentucky Derby. “I worked as the Executive Chef he focuses on ensuring that those of us who doing the catering for two years at the stuck with our meal plans get a delicious Kentucky Derby. A grand total of 175,000 meal on a daily basis. John DePaola, the new manager of The people would come during a one week period, and we would seriously serve tractor Max, is very pleased with Grayson’s suctrailers full of food to them. The section I cess. “We are very happy to have Chef Timoworked in dealt with a lot of the celebrities that would come to the races, starting with thy Grayson here with us and we are exthe Kentucky Oaks the first weekend and cited to tap in to a lot of his resources,” DePaola stated. ending with the Kentucky Derby.” For more information on Chef Grayson It was after this that Grayson decided to travel the world, working on several ma- and some of his recipes, visit USPorkProjor cruise lines and hotels, manning their ducers.com.

Professor starts local symphony Anna Walton Contributing Writer Georgia College is now the new home of the Oconee Regional Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Dr. Victor Vallo, professor of music and chair of the Department of Music at Georgia College, the orchestra has prospects to be a huge success. The symphony is the first college-community ensemble to be introduced to Georgia College. “The ORSO is unique because it’s a full symphony orchestra,” Dr. Dan Auerbach, assistant professor of music and vice president concert master said. This is the first community orchestra encompassing all ages that Georgia College has seen. “We are open to a wide range of ages from sixteen to senior citizens who haven’t played in a while,” Vallo said. The orchestra is looking to have around 50-60 musicians as part of the orchestra-- strings making up a large portion of that number. “I enjoy conducting and creating orchestras,” Vallo said. Vallo has been ready to begin the new orchestra since his arrival to Georgia College in the Fall of 2010. “I saw that the need was apparent for a full symphony orchestra in the Baldwin county area, and decided to make something out of it. We’re trying to form something that was already here, we’re just polishing it. It’s like a sculpture we’re molding to make a shape,” Vallo said. Dr. Gerald Adkins, professor of computer science, will be both a principle administrator and a French horn performer in the orchestra. “It’s going to be a unique cultural experience,” Adkins said. “I’m excited about a new beginning, because we’re bringing to the community a different cultural experience for both the younger and older people of the community. We’re looking at about 8 counties to make up the orchestra, Baldwin being the center.” Kane Lewis, junior music major with a concentration in music composition, has been playing the violin for nine years. Although Lewis has not been part of a sym

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The Colonnade

August 26, 2011

potlight: Museum of Fine Arts (MOFA)

eorgia College’s Museum of Fine Arts exists G to educate, engage and inspire

diverse audiences of students, faculty and the community. The museum gives one a sense of exploration and understanding of the visual arts, and it houses the universities collection of artwork. The museum is headed by the Department of Art, and the exhibits rotate year-round. The museum provides educational and cultural resources, laboratories and exhibition spaces for the department of art students and faculty, the university and the central Georgia region. The Museum of Fine Arts displays high quality exhibitions from diverse cultures with an emphasis on contemporary artwork. The museum also utilizes the university’s permanent art collection for educational purposes and exhibitions. Acquiring art to build the permanent collection is also a duty of the museum, allowing students and faculty to use it as a resource for research, interpretation and education. The collection is stored at the Museum of Fine Arts, and preservation and conservation of this artwork is key for future generations of students and faculty. The current exhibit on display, “Treasures from the GC Permanent Art Collection, with Special Guests,” includes various artworks collected over the years. This exhibit displays

Japanese prints dating back to the 1800s, and other famous world-renowned artists such as Salvidor Dali, Henry Moore and Grant Wood. The art department just received a large donation of artwork that can also be seen at the Museum of Fine Arts from James Mimbs, a Georgia College alumnus. The donation includes Asian artifacts, furniture, sculpture, flat work and even an old jukebox. The museum will feature the university’s permanent collection most of the semester, but it is likely to change in November or December. There will also be a special opening for Family Day on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Although the museum normally features the university’s permanent collection, there are also periodic exhibits of student and alumni work. Professional artists will also have exhibitions at the museum. The university also uses the museum for various types of receptions and events, and the last one was a reception in honor of Gov. Deal’s wife, Sandra Deal. The Museum of Fine Arts does have regular hours, though they change every semester. This semester’s hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment.

By Taylor Seay

Writing award now accepting recepients for the second year Lauren Corcino Staff Writer

“We are the (State of Georgia’s) Public Liberal Arts University,” creative writing program director Martin Lammon said. “This Eighty years ago, dining hall worker and competition is open to all students, not just student Margaret Harvin Wilson discovered English majors. You never know who has the her passion for writing after submitting her great story or poem or play. If you have it, short story, “Sympathy Speaks,” to then submit it.” The Corinthian, Georgia College’s The contest excepts three catliterary magazine at the time. Enegories of creative writing: short couraged by a faculty member, Wilstories, dramas and poems. Once son ended up winning first place. all of the submissions are entered Finding a home at Georgia Colin the contest, they go through two lege in 2010, the Margaret Harvin rounds of judging. Wilson Award was established in The submissions are first the memory of its namesake. This screened anonymously by a group of English graduate interns. The award annually provides students Robinson ones that pass through the first with the opportunity to explore new round then go on to the second, folworlds with their writing and earn a lowed by a final round of judging $1,000 cash prize as well as a certhat consist of a panel of English tificate of achievement and recognidepartment faculty members. tion at a banquet if they are selected Once a winner is selected, they as the winner. are then formally recognized at an The first winner of the competiaward banquet where they are pretion was former Georgia College sented with the $1,000 cash prize student Jennifer Robinson, who won and a certificate of achievement. for her short story “Fabulá.” Even though Wilson’s time at “Writing is an outlet that can be Georgia College is now past, her used to explore new things in life Wilson legacy and her lessons still make and find out who you are as a writer,” an impact on the Georgia College sophomore creative writing major community. Lindsey Clark said. “(The Margaret “I would encourage students to persist in Harvin Wilson Award) seems like a great way to push your boundaries as a writer and get their college because that is what (Wilson) did. (Wilson) finished her education and gradrecognized for it.” Open to all undergraduate students in the uated in three years, even though she worked College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia Col- in the dining hall,” Dr. Elaine Whitaker, delege, students are encouraged to step outside partment head of the department of English of their majors and submit to the competi- and rhetoric said. “Because she persisted, she was able to be successful.” tion.

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Continued from page 9 CDs that are amongst Severin’s inventory. “We have a music system in the store and we have played some of the CDs so they can be heard in the store. It’s different and it’s music you won’t find anywhere else,” Turner said. “Everybody needs to come and check it out. Support Samantha. Support Milledgeville. Support the arts and music in the community.” Friend and co-worker at Hallmark, Andrea Robinson, a senior undeclared major, is excited with the opening of this store because she too shares a disappointment in the lack of record stores in Milledgeville. “It’s exciting because all of our friends have ideas like this,” Robinson said. “Milledgeville doesn’t have a record store; bookstore, things a college town should have. I

would never have done this or thought about asking our boss to (do) this. It’s awesome. It’s something Milledgeville needs.” Melanie Hatch, a senior rhetoric and womens studies major, says she plans on helping her friend in the fall by calling record labels and ordering CDs. While she admits that the store is small, she can see it growing. “I see a lot of changes in Milledgeville,” Hatch said. “There’s been a lot of change. A lot of people are getting involved in the city as a whole. More individuals are leaning toward supporting those kinds of things (local artists, meetings that facilitates music to play).” The store is located in the corner of the Hallmark store at the Milledgeville Mall. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can like the page on Facebook at “Corner of the Card Store Records.”

Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer The Georgia College culture center and the Mu Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha faternity hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial celebration on Aug.23. Dr Edward Hill, photgraphed above, was among the many spearkers at the event.

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Milledgeville Idol at Georgia College Russell Auditorium. CAB & The Give Center present- “Up!” in Magnolia Ballroom. First Friday Foreign Films: Color of Paradise (Iran) at A&S Auditorium.

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phony for three years, he says he is ready to jump into this new opportunity. “It’s going to be a new experience having the whole community be a part of the orchestra,” Lewis said. “All we’ve had in the past were Christmas and Spring concerts, and that was only within Georgia College, so having more people from the com-

munity will be a great new experience.” The ORSO plans to have two concerts in the upcoming year. “Classical Favorites,” the orchestras first performance, will be held on Oct. 16, 2011, in Russell Auditorium at 3 p.m. The concert will include pieces by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bizet and many others. “An Afternoon of Overtures” will be performed on March 11, 2012, in Russell Auditorium at 3 p.m. Both concerts will

be free to the public. Although the ORSO has had successful auditions, it is continuing to recruit string players. Any students, community members or faculty interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Max Noah Auditorium inside Porter Hall, or contact Dr. Victor Vallo at victor.vallo@ gcsu.edu or visit oconeeregionalsymphonyorchestra.org for more information.

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Faces around downtown Local bartender: world traveler, firefighter, student, fiancé Kevin Hall Senior Reporter

say, and finally got in spring of 07,” Thomas said. This was more than a year after Thomas had graduated from high school, but he was not just Senior criminal justice and sociology major sitting around the whole time. “When I didn’t get into GCSU, I lived in Thomas Bolton stands outside of a house engulfed in flames. Bolton and fellow volunteer Austria for a year to go to seminary,” Thomas firefighter, senior criminal justice major Nathan said. Thomas took advantage of the location near Bressler, are preparing to enter. “We started off in a defensive position which the Alps. “I lived near the second fastest ski mountain is outside,” Bressler said. “We finally knocked in the world,” Thomas said. it down enough that me “To give you an idea of how and Thomas went inside.” “You learn a large “The fire started cook- amount of patience and close I was, the mountain was from Blackbird to Barberitos.” ing off shotgun shells and The cost began to be too bullet shells which is loud people skills when you’re much of a burden for Thomas and scary when you’re in bartending.” and his parents so he returned there,” Bolton said. stateside. They doused the fire in one room, then another, Thomas Bolton, Thomas has also ventured to continent of Africa, more then another. Senior criminology and the specifically, South Africa for After all of that work they realized the fire had sociology major the 2010 FIFA World Cup. “I went there for the World reignited back in the origiCup and a friend from high nal room. school was from there (in South As they went back to Africa),” Thomas said. “When extinguish the fire once they drew South Africa for the World Cup we more the ceiling caved in on top of them. knew we were going.” “It was a bad feeling,” Bressler said. He said it left him with an experience he will They got up, shook themselves off, and made sure each other was alright. After nearly four- never forget. “It left me speechless,” he said. “Electrifying and-a-half hours, they eliminated what was left would be the best word to describe it.” of the fire. Thomas lived in South Africa for that month “There is not a better adrenaline rush than and attended eight games while there. running into a burning building,” Bolton said. “It lasted for a month and then it was over, Many people will never know that rush, much less feeling it while working a separate and I was like ‘Really now I have to go back job, double majoring, and planning for a wed- and take world lit?’” Thomas works as a bartender now at Buffding. Thomas knows this feeling all to well. ington’s Burger Lounge but did not gain emThomas began GC in the spring of 2007. “I didn’t get in the first couple of times, so I ployment there in a conventional way. “My friends and I had been going to trivia met with the head of admissions, wrote an es-

Lauren Davidson / Senior Photographer Thomas Bolton has worked for Buffingtons for over two years. He hopes to one day open his own place.

there for two years,” Thomas said. The owner of Buffington’s approached him about filling the vacant position as trivia host. “Charles just came up to me and asked if I was interested in hosting and when I told him I was, all he said was ‘Great, see you on Wednesday.’” Eventually Thomas started waiting tables and worked his way up to bartender. “You learn a large amount of patience and people skills when you’re bartending,” Thomas said. He has a particular night that lends itself to being the most memorable for Thomas. “The craziest nights are karaoke nights,” Thomas said. “If you want to see the craziest nights with the biggest mix of people Tuesday nights (at Buffington’s) are it.”

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August 26, 2011 • Editor, Sam Hunt

Soccer sees success at tryouts

a Message from the assistant sports editor Taylor Lamb Sports Columnist

Taylor Lamb/Staff Photographer Student Coach Elliott Payne (right) onlooking the men’s club soccer tryouts as they prepare for their Fall season. Payne reformed the club team last year after years of absence.

Men’s club soccer team tryouts draw in record-high numbers for upcoming season Taylor lamb Senior Reporter

Last year they returned. Back with a new team and a winning record, the Georgia College Men’s Club Soccer team fearlessly reassembled after years of absence. Taking on Goliath’s like Georgia Tech and UGA equipped the team with improved skills and mindsets. And crushing opponents Georgia Southern, Macon State and Georgia Military College boosted their morale and formed cohesiveness. Every home game at West Campus brought out larger crowds. Faithful parents were loyal for the most part, but the student response after each home game grew immensely. “We have some recognition on campus now, people know about us,” junior center-back Patrick Hall said. Student coach, junior mass communication major Elliott Payne, began his journey to rebuild the team the second semester of his freshman year. A year and a half later, Payne is about to commence his second season as head coach on Sept. 10 against Emory University at West Campus on the field behind building 300.

This year’s focus: “play possession soccer and work hard,” Payne said. A simple approach with big expectations, Payne expects the team to excel to new heights. The team is a part of the Southeast Collegiate Soccer Alliance under the National IntramuralRecreational Sports Association. Georgia College is in the Central Division with seven other universities. Through this organization, teams can check schedules, results and contact information for the league. The 2010-11 season was positive, but not without its flaws. Excluding a few injuries, the team once showed up to a Georgia Tech game in cleats, to discover an indoor facility designed for shoes, and towards the end of last season played games with fewer players, providing minimal substitutes. “It’s one of those things where we want to win all the games we won last year, and improve on some of the other imperfections,” junior history major William Strawbridge said. Strawbridge leads a small cast of returning starters at outside back, along with center backs Durham Knight and Patrick Hall to help carry the program off the field as well. “We are an established club,” Hall said. “And we

are starting to get money and things from SGA and maybe even some downtown sponsors.” Compared to last season’s small roster, the competition for positions is much greater. During two days of improvised pickup games, there were large groups of different faces giving the upcoming season strength in numbers, and this raises the possibility of a reserve squad that would compete against the bigger universities’ secondary teams. Scheduled tryouts took place on Monday, Aug. 22 with an impressive number of competitors. Players experienced running regiments, ball handling skills and small scrimmages led by Payne. After three days of intense tryouts, Payne has selected a cast to continue the teams rising reputation. “I expect this year to be ten times better than last year,” Payne said. “I expect to go to regionals and let people know who we are.”

Swimcats secure spot at Wellness Center J.K. Mundy Contributing Writer

File Photo Junior Katie Brietenbach, who helps run the Swimcats club team, practices the butterfly stroke.

The Short Stop

To prepare for the upcoming season, the Swim Cats, GC’s club swim team who do not have an oncampus place to practice, travel to practice at the Central State Hospital. The Swimcats are led by Katie Breitenbach, a junior early childhood education major who runs the club and is one of the managers. The team faces several issues because they hold swim practice at the Central State Hospital. One main concern with swimming at different locations is the time factor; everyone has different schedules so the club has a difficult time gathering for a group practice. Another thing plaguing them is the lack of resources at the facility. At Central State Hospital, starting blocks are not available to practice with. They also lack lane ropes which help separate players into

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their own respected areas when racing. The temperature has also been brutal for the Bobcats swim team. Temperatures for the pool reach levels up in the 90s. They currently practice twice a day; once at noon and again at 5 p.m., for about an hour-and-a-half to two hours in order to get ready for their upcoming meets. The Bobcats currently hold two meets per year, one at the beginning and one at the end. The practices for the Swim Cats will soon be in a more convienient location: the new Wellness and Recreation Center on West Campus. The pool will cater to all of the Swim Cats’ needs as they will now get the resources they lack with the other pool. “It will definitely help turn the team around,” Breitenbach said. “With the new Wellness Center we will be able to practice longer,

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Quote of the Week “I’m playing next year. I still feel like I can go out there and play a good third base, and be a threat, at least, at the plate. I’m having a good defensive year and the (batting) average is on the rise.” -Atlanta Braves third-basemen Chipper Jones

It is America’s soccer. Replace the dives and fake fouls, with hits, picks, and TDs and you’ve got football. Georgia is a pigskin sanctuary, NFL and college teams alike. The Falcons are looking strong in their pre-season games–– at least the starters are. Pray that Matt Ryan doesn’t go down. NFL veteran Tony Gonzalez is back, still believing in his team that he sought for a few years ago as a Super Bowl contender. Ryan returns to the pocket for his fourth year as a starter, and already with two playoff appearances, this could be the year of our quarterback. With Roddy White’s hands making a return, Julio Jones fresh appeal, and Michael Turner’s bowling ball running style, there is no reason to not excel this year. While Georgia College’s football team still remains undefeated, the students replace their dead joke, by putting the Bulldogs and Jackets on their chests. Another local exciting team to consider is the Georgia State Panthers. Former Tech, Bama and Kentucky head coach, Bill Curry is the architect of State’s first football team, and his fledgling squad posted a 6-5 record in 2010. They exceeded attendance and media exposure in their inaugural season and their opener against Clark Atlanta University on Sept. 2, in the Georgia Dome should make for an exciting season. Now to the rivalry… regardless if your home is Bobby Dodd Stadium or Sanford Stadium, football is on your mind. The Bulldogs return with a Saturday night ESPN primetime battle, against Boise State. Not to worry, no horrid blue field to look at, this one is meant for the Georgia Dome. Mark Richt’s 6-7 record last year and 3-5 in the SEC drastically needs to improve, or Athens won’t put up with him anymore. Losing to Central Florida in the Liberty Bowl last year was not the best way to close out the season. The days of Stafford and Moreno are long gone. For the opener against Boise State, UGA is unveiling new uniforms along with their “spread the red” theme to fill the stadium with red apparel. Away from the side streets and arches, where the skyline is much higher, the Yellow Jackets are also working towards improving their 6-5 record, 4-4 in the ACC. Paul Johnson’s spread option offense has been with him for around two decades and he’s brought some life to Tech. Josh Nesbit graduated and there has been a tight quarterback competition in Atlanta this summer- keep Tevin Washington in mind. Whether you’re feeling yellow, bleeding red, or maybe even some Panther blue, finalize your cable TV stations, because football is almost here.

Notable Stat

10,045

The number of plate appearances Chipper Jones has had during his 18 seasons with the Atlanta Braves.

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Club hockey team finds new home Men’s club hockey to change practice courts from distant Rocket Roller Rink to Wellness Center court GABRIELLE CARRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER In early November, Georgia College will be opening its $28 million Wellness and Recreation Center on West Campus. Not only will the new center be a place for students to exercise in a large location, but the Wellness and Recreation Center will also benefit GC’s club hockey team. For the past three years the team has practiced every Sunday and Wednesday at the Rocket Roller Rink near Wal-Mart for an hour and a half. The skating rink is located 10 minutes away from the main campus, requiring players to commute to an off-campus location. Also, the skating rink they practice on is not designed for hockey; its primary use is for recreational roller skating. The Rocket Roller Rink is an older building and is not well lit, giving the goal tenders low visibility. Half of the game of hockey is playing off of the boards, however at the Rocket Roller Rink there are no boards, and pucks get stuck in the corners of the rink, slowing down play and wasting additional practice time. Another major disadvantage of playing at the rink is that it is not made of the same surface the team plays its games on. This is a disadvantage for the players because it does not give them adequate preparation for their 24 game season beginning in early October. These games include 16 regular season games a year, up to 8 playoff games and two tournaments scheduled by the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association. The new multi-purpose court at the Wellness Center will give the players an accurate representation of how the game setting will feel. Senior outdoor education major Jeff Brittain was one of the founding members of the Hockey Club in 2008 and a former forward for the team. He has witnessed first-hand the negative effects of not having a proper location for the team to practice and is optimistic about the new Wellness Center. “The team will benefit from the new Wellness Center because it will house a multi-purpose court that we will use to skate on and have our practices,” Brittain said. Scheduling for the team will become much easier, and be-

Upcoming 2011

• 24 game season begins early October. • 16 regular season games • 8 playoff games • 2 tournaments by the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association

SAM HUNT / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The new Wellness Center which is set to be open in November, will provide the men’s club hockey team with an indoor hockey court that is at a convenient location for the team that is free of charge. The team currently practices at the Rocket Roller Rink, 10 minutes from campus.

cause the team is a GC club, they will no longer have to pay a fee to practice at the Rocket Roller Rink. “The Rocket Roller Rink used to charge us $50 to $60 per practice adding up to $100 to $120 per week (make sure this is the correct amount from the roller rink),” Brittain said. “The club will deﬁnitely be practicing more now that we have a new facility that we won’t have to pay to use.”

Club Hockey Rundown

The team will be without three of its veteran players for the upcoming season, but the new members will be able to experience all of the practice beneﬁts the Wellness Center has to offer with a fresh start while they pursue their club hockey career. For more information about Georgia College’s Club Roller Hockey team join the Facebook group “GCSU Hockey,” or email the team at hockey.gcsu@gmail.com.

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Athletic website increases Bobcat pride Department of Athletics launches new website to promote university spirit and utilize video elements Sam Hunt Senior Reporter Beginning in June, the Georgia College athletic department began to redesign its website. The company, Presto Sports, who holds the contract for designing the athletic website gave Georgia College the opportunity to have its website redesigned for free. The athletic department saw this as a chance to improve its website. “Every time you re-up that contract, which ours was due in October, you get a free redesign. So we decided to do it a little bit early so we could have a nice, over the summer, redesign,” Sports Information Director Al Weston said. “We had those new spirit logos that we come out with last year as a university, and I wanted to integrate some of that kind of stuff with the athletic site. What I wanted to get out of it was to feature those spirit logos; I thought that was crucial. I wanted to get those elements out there because that’s some good branding elements for the athletic department as whole.” Not only does the website have many new designs, it also has multiple features and components that the old website did not. One of these new components is a much larger access to videos. For example, the site will attempt to get inside the athletes’ lifestyle and personality by getting them on camera and asking them questions. “I wanted to increase the ability to utilize the video element. That’s going to be a much more featured element of this new website ... our site’s a bit more friendly to video elements,” Weston said. “Also, all of the pictures are larger and it’s just a bit more vibrant, color-wise. It’s got a new background that kind of features our fans, which I think is fun. So it was all just an aesthetic purpose to try and get some more energy around the athletic department.” Although the former athletics website had no problems operating or functioning, Weston did feel that it lacked certain components. “It didn’t have the energy that I wanted it to,” Weston said. “A lot of it was also some of the old nomenclature too, as far as the university goes. There was a lot of Georgia College & State University instead of the switch to just Georgia College that we made last year. I wanted to get rid of some of that to kind of line up better with university initiatives. It was a functional site, but Sam Hunt / Staff Photographer we just wanted to make it a bit more fan-friendly Sports Information Director Al Weston searches through the new Bobcat athletics website gcsubobcats. and bit more interesting to look at.” com which offers a large video element to viewers as well as components to help boost school spirit. In addition, the new website is easier to get

around and find what is being searched for. The links on the site have also been upgraded, and there are many more links that can be accessed on the website and can help students get more involved with Georgia College. There is also an online store on the site where Georgia College students can buy Bobcats merchandise. For students who want to be able to stay updated on the Bobcats sports teams, the website now has a text alert feature that was not available in the past, allowing them to stay updated on Bobcat athletic news such as game scores. “So about half way through a soccer game, I’ll send you a text if you sign up on the website that says ‘We’re beating Armstrong Atlantic 2-0,’ that kind of stuff. It’ll come right to your phone,” Weston said. “There’s some extra bells and whistles that hadn’t been there in the past as well.” If Georgia College students want to voice their opinion about the website and recommend changes, there are small components that the athletic department can change on their own. “That’s one thing I would encourage to Bobcat fans, if there’s anything that’s missing or ideas that you have for something that folks would like to see on the website, find that email that’s on the bottom of the page and send the ideas. That would be great. We took some fan input on this redesign,” Weston said. “Some of the fans’ ideas are already in place, elements like those text alerts. If there’s other ideas and they’re easy enough to add we’re going to get them right in there for them.” Since the athletic department is continuing with the company Presto Sports, all of the backend procedures that the athletic department does such as updating information to the website is exactly the same as before. Although the redesigned website was finished in early August, the Athletic Department officially launched it on the first day of class. Weston has particular objectives that he plans for the new athletic website to reach. “With websites and web promotions, the key is to get them there, and then to get them to stay. I want people to realize that this is the site for Georgia College athletics and the information that’s associated with that,” Weston said. “My key is to get you in there and then once you start poking around and finding all the cool stuff, you’re going to stick around and make it a regular site that you’re going to visit every time you want to know about Georgia College athletics.”

T-shirt Exchange to assist tornado relief efforts Lindsay Shoemake Contributing Writer

Bobcat Athletics is hosting its second annual T-shirt Exchange in hopes of garnering school spirit and giving students a chance to adorn themselves in Bobcat colors. The Sept. 1 event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon by the Arts & Sciences Fountain proceeding the NCAA’s official College Colors Day held on Sept. 2, where students and faculty alike are encouraged to proudly display Georgia College school colors on campus. “Last year was the first year of the T-shirt Exchange to promote school colors,” Sports Information Director Al Weston said. “Not everyone on campus has blue and green to wear, but we are looking to change that.” To participate in the Exchange, students

must swap a T-shirt from any other college or university for a free, brand new GC spirit logo shirt. “I love my old college T-shirts,” sophomore marketing major Whitney Schwartz said. “But let’s face it, college kids will do anything for a new T-shirt in exchange for their old beat up one.” The T-shirt Exchange is designed to engage students and boost school spirit on campus throughout the week, even when sporting events are not going on. “The cool part of this event is seeing all of the different college shirts we receive,” Weston said. “Georgia College students were so eager to swap shirts that many exchanged the shirt off of their own back.” School spirit and morale are vital for any college campus, and Thunder Crew president

Pat Gamble knows this very well. “Bobcat pride is what makes this school so special,” Gamble said. “The whole point of the T-shirt Exchange, or any other Bobcat-promoted event, is to rid this campus of UGA shirts, GT shirts, Auburn shirts and every other college that isn’t Georgia College.” After the success of last year’s exchange, Bobcat Athletics is aiming to reach a wider audience with its event this year. “Well over 100 students participated in last year’s exchange, and we are hoping to do the same or more this year,” Weston said. “We will take any shirt you have. The one you work out in, the torn-up one with mud or paint stains all over it; just bring it to the fountain for a brand new Bobcat Athletics shirt.” The donated shirts received by Bobcat Athletics will not go to waste. This year’s “other

college” shirts will be sent to Alabama to contribute to the relief efforts following the state’s April tornado destruction. “Last year we sent the shirts we received to a Goodwill in Florida, but this year we are wanting to help those affected by the storms in Alabama, no matter the condition of the shirt,” Weston said. For students who may not have another college or university shirt to swap, GC logo T-shirts will be available to purchase for $10 while supplies last. All GC students are encouraged to attend this event to boost school morale, interact with the coaches behind Bobcat sports, and remember why school spirit is important. “This isn’t UGA, it’s Georgia College. Who needs a bulldog?” Gamble said. “The Bobcats are the best mascot out there.”

Fall intramurals ready to kick off new seasons Katie Hayes Contributing Writer

Intramural sports serve as a great way to get exercise and provide an opportunity to get involved in athletics at Georgia College. Bert Rosenberger is the head of the intramural sports program and has high hopes for the 2011-12 year. “There should be about 100 teams total this year,” Rosenberger said.

Kickball and flag football are the first to start up, the deadline for entering a team is Aug. 23. If you missed this deadline you can still join the program at anytime as a free agent, meaning that any team can pick you up to play for them. Scrimmages for these two sports start on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Both kickball and flag football offer women’s, men’s and co-ed teams. A and B teams are offered depending on how competitive you plan on being. Registration for the fall Soccer and Ultimate leagues starts on Sept. 1 and is open until Oct.

6, but you can still join the teams as a free agent throughout the semester. The season usually runs from Oct. 17 to Nov. 11. “I am really excited for intramural sports to start up because it will be a great way to stay in shape and compete without all the commitment of college sports,” freshman psychology major Kaitlyn Kiewit said. New to the intramural program this year is what is called, “Ladder Leagues.” Rosenberger says he is most excited about this program because of the low cost and self sufficiency. These

leagues include tennis, racquetball, ping pong, and billiards. Players can set up their games on their own time and then just have to report the score after the game. The deadlines to register for all of the sports involved in the “Ladder Leagues” are Aug. 31. With the addition of the Wellness Center, volleyball, indoor soccer and inner tube water polo will be offered as intramural sports. If you are interested in joining intramural sports teams go to www.imleagues.com/gcsu and register.

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The persistent beat of Zumba Fitness

Zumba Fitness classes are taught in the upper-level of Centennial Center and are available for free Monday through Thursday at various time offer anyone an opportunity to get a good workout while dancing.

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Zumba classes, available four days a week, continue to excel in attendance after five years on campus Taylor Lamb Senior Reporter Once referred to as a “happy accident,” the global fitness phenomenon, Zumba, started in an unlikely way, but has quickly grown in popularity. In the mid-90s in Cali, Colombia, Alberto “Beto” Perez discovered his “accident.” At a fitness structure, Beto was rushing to teach his aerobic class and forgot his traditional workout music. He gathered tapes from his car and created an inventive new dance, teaching a new move to each new beat he encountered: the birth of Zumba. According to zumba.com, zumba is in 125 countries and taught in 110,000 locations. Zumba is the world’s largest dance-fitness program. Introduced to Americans in 2001, the program took over the nation and dominated universities. The Latin inspired dance has been a part of Georgia College for five years taking place Monday through Thursday at different time slots, giving vast options for attendees. The many class times are being taken advantage of early in the Fall semester. “Last Thursday’s class was packed,” professor of psychology Dr. John Lindsay said, who has been attending classes for five years. Lindsay taught aerobics for 17 years and does not mind the large crowds at the Centennial Center. “The instructors get more excited the bigger the crowd,” Lindsay said. Senior nursing major Casey Parker has been a part of the crowd since her freshman year.. “I love to dance,” Parker said. “It’s a great way to get a workout and not think about it.” Senior biology major, Spanish minor Marissa Hicks is one of three instructors that teach the class. Each week their jobs are to raise the attendance number by pushing a strenuous atmosphere. “When you’re instructing you have to be more intense, just to get

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Continued from page 12 improved equipment in which to practice with and we can have all the members attend and not have to worry with the timing differences”. Since the Swim Cats are getting a new place to practice, they can also hold many more meets this year than in previous seasons. With the meets, they hope they can reach a profit in order to help fund trips and other equipment they need for the club. The

“You definitely work every part of your body whether you want to or not; sometimes we throw in a kick or a punch.” Marissa Hicks, Senior biology major, Spanish minor the other people to go up to the level you want them to,” Hicks said. Hicks tries to keep her playlists from her MP3 player filled with current, fast-paced tracks to keep dancers motivated. “Some people, they’re not comfortable with it, and you have to make them,” Hicks said. Hicks wants attendees to commit to the idea of a danceworkout because she knows real results. Hicks recalls a former instructor wearing a pedometer, or “step counter”. After one session, the instructor burned just below one thousand calories. “You definitely work out every part of your body, whether you want to or not; sometimes we throw in a kick or punch,” Hicks said. Implementing a workout can be problematic to students, especially due to scholastic schedules and social agendas. Zumba offers DVDs and online components if you cannot make it to a class, but if you are on campus, attending will let you burn calories while you meet new people, all to the sounds of energetic Latin and hip-hop music.of energetic Latin and hiphop music.

new Wellness Center pool will also be open to all students once it is finished. The projected opening for the Wellness Center is early November. For more information about how to become a part of the Swim Cats club team, you can find information on Facebook by searching “Swimcats SwimClub.” Another way to be apart of Georgia College’s swimming club is to attend the weekly meetings which are held on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. in room 238 at Centennial Center.

Zumba Fast Facts

––Zumba was originally created in Colombia in the mid 1990s ––The concept of Zumba was brought to the United States in 2001, first to Miami, Fla. ––There are currently six different Zumba classes that are taught by the Zumba program: Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumbatomic, Zumba in the Circuit, and Zumba Gold Toning

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