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April 25, 2014
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April 25, 2014• Editor, John Dillon
One man, one tree, one goal
Barrett Roell, is the recipient of the GIVE Center’s highest honor: The Giving Tree Alexis Haggerty Contributing Writer
the 18th person to receive it.
In celebration of the profound impact he has had in the Milledgeville community, The Giving Tree award ceremony was held in Barrett Roell’s honor on Tuesday evening. Barrett Roell, senior marketing and management major, received the award for his success in tripling the size of Georgia College’s blood drives. Before he took over the position of Blood Drive Coordinator, blood drives were not well advertised and did not have much of a turn out. Roell changed that. “He has now started the employee only drive… and that has been a huge contribution because a lot more faculty will do this now that the lines are shorter for them,” said Megan Murphy, sophomore mass communication major, and Marketing Manager of the Give Center. The Giving Tree award is the highest honor that the Give Center bestows upon a student, and Roell is
During the ceremony Kenneth Morris, GC Alumni, who handed the blood drive coordinator position down to Roell, read him the Shel Silverstein book “The Giving Tree”, and then a tree was planted in Roell’s honor. Roell began by shoveling the dirt onto his tree, and was followed by his parents and other attendees at the ceremony. The tree that was chosen to represent Roell’s service is a Dogwood, and was donated by T-Bones Nursery, one of Roell’s current employers. “We chose the location based on where he wanted to have it, and where the tree wanted to be,” said Johnny Dillard, Grounds Supervisor. The shade loving tree was planted on front campus, across from the Give Center where Roell spent many of his hours. “Barrett has used this style of serving others every day: setting a little seed and growing it, and I think it’s so fitting that Barrett receive the Giving Tree because what he has done with the blood drives has truly brought it to a new level. It has saved lives, and it is going to continue to grow,” said Thad Thompson, senior, employee of the Give Center, and one of Roell’s best friends. Dr. John Sallstrom, retired GC Dean of Faculty, who is the inspiration behind the naming of the blood drives showed up to support Roell in his accomplishment. Dr. Sallstrom was awarded for giving 13 gallons of blood before he got diagnosed with Leukemia in 1999. Others in attendance of this ceremony included: Valerie Buckley of Have a Heart Save a Life, Barbara
Becky Slack / Senior Photographer Above: Barrett Roell speaks about his experience with the GIVE Center before planting his giving tree on Georgia College’s front campus. Below: Barrett Roell assists in the planting of The Giving Tree
Coleman, Director of the Life Enrichment Center and many others who Roell has assisted over the years. At the reception people laughed and joked about how they are going to convince Roell’s professors to fail him so that he cannot leave. The Give Center is still working on finding someone to fill Roell’s large shoes, but until then Paul Sedor, Assistant Director of the Give Center, will be taking over blood drive operations.
Who let the dogs out? Therapy dogs visit campus as part of Pet Appreciation Week
Ashley Miller / Staff Photographer Top: Students gather around to visit the therapy dogs, during Gamma Sigma Sigma and Cupid’s Club Pet Appreciation week.A one dollar donation allowed students to take unlimited selfies with the dogs which benefited the K-9 Angels group, who visit nursing homes, schools, and cancer patients. Right: Maggie the therapy dog eagerly awaits her next patient during Gamma Sigma Sigma and Cupid’s Club Pet Appreciation week. A one dollar donation allowed students to take unlimited selfies with the dogs which benefited the K-9 Angels group, who visit nursing homes, schools, and cancer patients. Far Right: Jill Bolak, freshman pre-mass communication major, takes the opportunity to hug Rosa the therapy dog, during Gamma Sigma Sigma and Cupid’s Club Pet Appreciation week. A one dollar donation allowed students to take unlimited selfies with the dogs which benefited the K-9 Angels group, who visit nursing homes, schools, and cancer patients.
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Dance Minor Concert Over 50 students will participate in the concert across many genres of styles. Rehearsals began as early as Novmeber, ensuring the pieces will blow the audience away. It will be held May 3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. in Russell auditorium.
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Human trafficking happening in Milledgeville.....3 An aussie farewell.................................................... 5 “Even
though it was pouring, it was hard not to get into the music and the atmosphere.” - Morgan Kitchens
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Sports
Bobcats sweep Young Harris................................13 A good day on the lake.........................................13 Community .......................................................6 Leisure ..................................................................8
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Number of points won by the baseball team in both games this week See Sports on page 13
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Human Trafficking happening in Milledgeville? Sam Watson Contributing Writer Human trafficking is an issue that can be easily overlooked in a college setting. The problem not only includes Milledgeville, but all of Georgia. “It could be right in front of you and you don’t even realize it,” said Lauren Kane, communications director for Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens. In a phone interview, Kane reiterated several times that sex trafficking is not just a nationwide, but also a statewide problem in Georgia. Unfortunately, many people do not realize how close and often this tragedy is to their own hometown. “In Georgia, as a general rule, there are 300 to 500 recorded incidents of trafficking per month,” said David Cooke, district attorney for the Macon judicial circuit. Cooke commented on how most people don’t realize the size of the problem. As Cooke said, the average age of entry into sex trafficking is 12 to 14. It is not out of the ordinary that when people seek to buy sex from women, it is actually from adolescents. Both Kane and Cooke emphasized the importance of educating people everywhere about human trafficking so that the signs may be recognized and the perpetrators more quickly caught and prevented. Milledgeville Police Chief Dray Swicord said that little has been done to educate people in Milledgeville about human trafficking. Law enforcement officers are required to train on the subject and have the option to go through more specialized training if they wish to do so. “People think, oh, that’s just an urban problem,” Kane said. However, Cooke said his office recently assisted in an undercover sting with the Bibb County sheriff’s office, which revealed evidence of human trafficking. Also, Kane referenced a case from 2013 in which a man was stopped in Taliaferro County and arrested on charges related to child sex trafficking. While human trafficking is not known to be a problem in Milledgeville, the action of stu-
dents is necessary to ensure that it does not become so. Both Kane and Cooke agreed that awareness and education are keys to the
Colonnade, groups on campus have already raised awareness about the issue by collaborating with the As We Go project and the End It Move-
“It could be right in front of you and you don’t even realize it.” Lauren Kane, Communications Director for Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens
prevention of human trafficking. As reported in past years by The
ment. Students can continue these efforts in several ways, most of
which center on keeping the conversation about trafficking open. “The next big hurdle is demand,” Kane said. Without a demand for the purchasing of sex, the trafficking of humans for sexual purposes will not be the growing industry it is today. “Especially for guys,” Kane said, “We need to cultivate a culture of respect for women … It’s a hard conversation for men to have and it needs to start [when they’re] young.” “I also think lobbying both your state legislature and your congress to fund law enforcement efforts … to combat human trafficking is a big deal,” Cooke said. He also recommended that students get involved with organizations like Middle Georgia Alliance to End Regional Trafficking (MGALERT) and the Crisis Line and Safe House in Macon.
The political leadership in Georgia is already taking action. In addition to many improvements in legislation against human trafficking, Olens’ office has started a campaign called “Georgia’s Not Buying It.” The target of this campaign is the demand—men who think about purchasing sex from minors. “The leadership [such as Olens] is very engaged and we definitely need students … they are the next leaders,” Kane said. By raising awareness, educating friends and classmates, and encouraging a culture of respect, the GC student body can work to create a community where human trafficking will never be an option.
a sex trafficked adolescent female is sexually exploited
in Georgia alone,
1 of the top 14 U.S. cities with the highest rate of children used in prostitution.
men purchase sex with young women in one month.
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April 25, 2014
An Aussie Farewell Horseback riding, river rafting, dodging hurricanes Emily Buckingham Contributing columnist In the first half of my spring break, I discovered why the Great Barrier Reef really is great, and what it feels like to be in a shampoo commercial. The second half of my break was even more enjoyable. Wednesday morning was another early morning for us.My friends and I carefully climbed out of bed, making sure not to disturb our sleeping. Emily Buckingham/ Contributing Photographer We quietly pulled on some pants and made our way out to the stables for a Emily Buckingham immerses herself in an Austrailian waterfall and perfects the signature Garnier hair flip after an intense day rafting through fierce rapids near the northern city of Cairns in the state Queensland. morning of horseback riding. Once we got to the stables I was We spent more than six hours raft- the beach. But after a few hours on introduced to a massive steed named Hellboy. I was a bit apprehensive ing down rapids surrounded by stun- the phone with the airline company, at first to be riding an ex-racehorse ning waterfalls. Don’t get me wrong, they booked us tickets into Sydney called Hellboy, but the two of us had it wasn’t relaxing at all. Like a true later that day. Our last beach day was a lovely time. We got to walk, trot and Australian, our instructor was crazy. spent at the airport. But once we got run across the white sandy beaches He had us flipping the raft and jump- to Sydney we had a great time shopand through the rainforest. I felt like I ing off rocks over 25 feet high. He ping, exploring, and at the zoo all at was in weird mix of a romance movie never missed a chance to push us out the school’s expense. So even though and action fantasy movie -- a nicer of the boat. We were exhausted at a cyclone threatened our lives, we got version of “Game of Thrones” where the end of the day, but it was totally a free weekend out of it, which was worth it. nice. no one dies. Friday was our last official day Unfortunately, this will be my After sadly parting ways with my new friend Hellboy, we spent the re- in Cairns as part of our school trip. last article since term is winding mainder of the afternoon relaxing at However, a group of around 12 of us down. All I can really say about my the beach. I could have stayed there chose to stay until Sunday. We were time here is that it has changed my forever, but we had to move on to our all finally going to get to sleep in and life.Everyone comes back from study enjoy a peaceful day at the beach. abroad saying the same thing, “it was next adventure. We spent the rest of the day on Of course, that couldn’t last though; the best experience of my life.” And a bus getting back to civilization in we had just sat down to breakfast they are right. I have met the most Cairns. By the time we got there, we when the study abroad director called incredible people and done the most all ended up going straight to bed. us. There was a hurricane heading incredible things. Even though this And surprise, Thursday was another straight for us and was anticipated to country is apparently trying to kill me at every turn, I wouldn’t trade it early morning. We packed our bags hit late that night. They were demanding us to come for the world. It seems almost imand headed back into the rainforest Emily Buckingham / Contributing Photographer for a day of whitewater rafting. This home immediately. Naturally, we all possible to have to return home now. was probably my favorite activity whined and complained. None of us Thankfully, I still have a few weeks Emily rides along the Australian beaches with her new-found friend, Hellboy. really thought we were in serious left here and a trip to New Zealand in during the entire trip. danger. We just wanted a nice day at store to look forward to.
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TH E . S H O R T . L I S T
The top new stories from all over the world as collected, curated and composed by Sarah K. Wilson
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Guns
everywhere. Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia signed a monumental expansion of gun rights into law on Wednesday, allowing business owners to permit Georgians to carry firearms into their bars, churches, schools or government buildings. The National Rifle Association is calling it “the most comprehensive pro-gun reform bill in state history,” while critics are slamming it as the “guns everywhere” bill. This should go well… right? (Atlanta JournalConstitution)
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ro-life. A new ban on abortions at 20 weeks has been signed into law in Mississippi, with Planned Parenthood calling the bill “extreme.” This may have to do with the bill giving no exceptions to victims of rape or incest. An abortion at 20 weeks will still be illegal even if the mother’s life is in danger or the fetus has no chance of survival. Surprisingly, the bill was written by House Judiciary Chairman Andy Gipson … a man. (Huffington Post)
Ashley Miller / Staff Photographer Top: Kate Ward, senior rhetoric major, moderates the open forum that centered around the article about checking one’s privilege to some students that were seeking more information on the GC Coalition and what they are about as well as active members of the GC Coalition. Above: Alexa Williams, sophomore double major of theatre and criminal justice, explains her belief that what should be focused on in society should not be what makes us all different but rather what makes us similar, the fact that we are all human. Left: Tshay Dundas, freshman psychology major, talks about how identities are intertwined and how these identities are marginalized in society at the open forum during Diversity Week.
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rue beauty. Actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named 2014’s “Most Beautiful” person by People magazine. She is now the 25th holder of the title, following the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Beyonce Knowles. Nyong’o recently made headlines with her Oscar win in last year’s “12 Years a Slave.” Finally, a woman whose beauty radiates from inside as well as out. (People Magazine)
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#myNYPD. So the New York Police Department thought it would be a grand
idea to ask New Yorkers to tweet photos with cops with the hashtag #myNYPD. The results didn’t go as the NYPD probably expected. Photos of sleeping cops in uniform and police officers engaging in harassment quickly took over the hashtag, which became one of the top 10 trending hashtags on Twitter in the world. Way to go, NYPD. Way to go. (The New York Times)
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Saturday, April 26 10 a.m.
April 25, 2014 • Editor, James Beaman
Sixty-Six Years and Counting: Palestinian Camp Refugees in Lebanon (A&S 364)
Thursday, May 1
Alpha Omicron Pi - Run for Rises 5k (Oconee River Greenway)
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Student performance series: Sound Sculptures 9 (Max Noah Recital Hall)
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Lying down, but not on the job
March 30, 1:42 a.m. Officer Kennedy went to a residence on West Franklin Street after receiving a call about a suspicious guy knocking on the complainant’s door. Kennedy saw the guy lying face down on the complainant’s porch. Reportedly smelling of alcohol, the guy said he thought he was at The Grove apartments. The guy’s driver’s license said he was 18, so Kennedy gave him a breath test. The guy blew a .21 and was arrested for drinking under age.*
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Blowing smoke
April 3, 11:49 p.m. Officers Simmons and McKinney stopped an SUV because it had a missing tag light. Simmons smelled alcohol and marijuana in the vehicle. The driver denied having alcohol or marijuana and refused to let the cops search. Simmons told the driver that she smelled a strong odor emanating from the car and that she and McKinney were going to search anyway. The driver then admitted to having marijuana in her purse and the smell of alcohol was coming from the passenger. The passenger consented to a breathalyzer and blew a .04. The officers then found what appeared to be marijuana in the driver’s purse. Both occupants were arrested for possession of marijuana, while the passenger was additionally charged with underage possession of alcohol.*
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Ding-dong ditchers
April 4, 12:22 a.m. Officer Kennedy went to Foundation Hall to check on a panic alarm in a room on the fourth floor. Kennedy was led to the room by a CA and the officer saw a beer pong table along with several bottles of liquor and 23 unopened beers. The residents were not present. The CA then disposed of the alcohol and the residents were referred to student judicial.
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Opinion
April 25, 2014• Editor-in-Chief, Kelly Mainor
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The other day, someone asked how old I was. Without thinking, I said, “18.” It took me a second to realize that wasn’t right, that four years of my life had come and gone as quickly as a couple of shots of whiskey – and I do love my whiskey. It’s weird to think that in three short weeks, I’ll be walking across a stage to receive my diploma when it feels like just yesterday I was moving into Bell Hall, anxiously trying to figure out who my new roommate was.
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I started like any freshman: unsure what to do with my newfound freedom. It took me my entire freshman year to realize I wanted to major in Mass Communication. I sampled different organizations on campus, trying to figure out where I belonged. Eventually, I made my way to The Colonnade. It was nerve-wracking to take a story from these experienced writers and editors. I turned in a story and was too afraid to come back. Two years later, I did, and I managed to work my way into being the Community News Editor.
“And we take our time for granted. We spend most of our time wanting more...” From there, I progressed up the ladder and eventually became this year’s Editorin-Chief. I’m grateful, really. This year, despite the challenges and obstacles, has been a blessing and has taught me a lot. I’ve worked with amazing people and have made lifelong friendships.
Firearms. Some people love them; some people fear them. Gun control in the South, a subject of much debate, is slowly changing in an unexpected direction. Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 60 into law on Wednesday. The bill allows people with a weapons permit to carry their loaded gun into a bar, as long as they do not consume alcohol, but does not provide funding for the enforcement of that prohibition. It also allows school districts to designate staff members to carry guns for student defense but does not provide funding for the training of those staff members. This bill was passed by Repujxgjgublicans and Democrats alike after much debate during the final night of the 2014 legislative session. HB60 also sanctions carrying guns in public areas of an airport and diminishes the
criminal charges for permit holders who are caught with their firearms before clearing an airport security screening. It is still required that a passenger must check a firearm according to airline regulations if they plan to travel with the weapon. Any individual, including felons, can now claim the Stand Your Ground defense with the passing of this new bill. Stand Your Ground states someone who “reasonably believes” his life is in danger has no duty to walk away and may instead shoot to kill. The requirements for obtaining a weapons carry permit are minimal. You fill out paperwork, pay a fee and wait. There is no safety course required. Anyone who wants to own a gun can, with the exception of felons and the mentally disabled. Many students and faculty are con-
cerned about the possible repercussions of this new law with the rapid change in legislation while others are excited about the passing of the bill. The editorial staff is divided on the issue. Some are in favor of the new legislation and feel that loosening gun restraint will only further protect innocent people. But other staff members feel that allowing more guns in more places would be more shootings bringing more death. Around every corner in the South, there is someone somewhere with a gun. Georgia is a state filled with Second Amendment advocates and the passing of this bill is only the start to loosening the reigns on gun control.
Students already done with finals
But it still has me thinking about how quickly time passes us by. In the blink of an eye, we go from pre-pubescent middle schoolers who need permission from our parents to go to the movies to college graduates about to face the world and all it has to offer. And we take time for granted. We spend most of our time wanting more, wanting to change things, wanting to take a break, and that’s not always a bad thing - but when it gets in the way of who we want to become and wastes our time, we’re losing precious moments of our lives. Moments we could be using to make lifelong memories. Moments we could be using to get a step further in life. Moments we could be using to eat cake, if that’s what your goal is. I’m not here to judge. Cake is delicious. Back to the point. Time is slipping. Yes, this is obvious, but I can’t stress that enough, especially to the underclassmen. Cherish your time at Georgia College. Don’t waste your time getting upset over trivial things - I’ve tried that; it has no gain. If you need a breather, take one. It’s alright to stop for a second to collect yourself. Just don’t let that stop take over. Time is precious.
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April 25, 2014• Editor, Lauren Corcino
Besttraveltips Check out how to get the most out of your travels this summer Madison Giller Staff Writer
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Check the weather in advance, but always pack a poncho or an umbrella.
Take your passport and bring copies of travel documents. Waiting in line behind someone with a lost passport is not a fun way to start off your adventure.
Photos courtesy of willie ledezema Top left, festival goers camp outside during a pleasent night in a variety of bright tents and comfortable sleeping bags all weekend during the Tomorrowworld music festival last summer. Bottom left, sophomore Willie Ledezema poses with some girls during a break from the electronic music at Tomorrowworld. Right, made of colorful fantastical creatures and books, the Tomorrowworld stage rises high in South Georgia during the music festival last summer.
Southern music festivals can make this summer one for the books Lexi Scott Staff Writer With just two weeks of school left, summer is looking better and better. Warm, sunny days, late-night adventures and best of all, music festivals. From mellowed-out indie to head-banging metal, the South has plenty of summer music festivals to offer. After pulling all-nighters and stressing over finals, many of us will probably want to curl up in a ball and forget this semester even happened. Luckily, Hangout Music Festival will be just around the corner to comfort you. “I have never been to a music festival, but I think that it would be awesome to go to one and hang out with music lovers all weekend,” said Taylor Baxley, a sophomore marketing major. At Hangout you’ll be able to escape to the beaches of Gulf Shores, Al. and jam out to acts like The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, The 1975, Wiz Khalifa and Childish Gambino. Hangout offers special rates for nearby hotels and rental condos. If you don’t want to waste gas looking for a parking spot, a 3-day shuttle pass only costs $50. For indie music fans, the IMR Indie Music Festival in Atlanta is Georgia’s largest festival completely dedicated to indie music. Last year’s lineup included Zach Martin, The Tea Club, Wire Method and Alex Guthrie who performed at this year’s Sounds of the South. Something unique about the IMR festival is that it takes place in three different venues. The festival is set for June 11 - 14 at Music Room, Smith’s Olde Bar and The Basement. By the time this festival is over, you’ll be well acquainted with the hip indie music scene of downtown Atlanta. Bonnaroo is one of the top music festivals in the nation and with everything it has to offer, it’s easy to see why. Aside from a wide variety of music, Bonnaroo offers things like a silent disco, complimentary hair washing and styling by Garnier Fructis, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and actors, free filtered drinking water stations, an inflatable water slide, a 5k run, yoga sessions and the list still goes on.
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“I am going back because it was really fun and it was an experience that I would like to relive.” Willie Ledezema, sophomore MIS major Also, be sure to bring your swimsuit to take a refreshing break at the 20-foot fountain that emits bright colors at night. Many of the vendors are part of an effort to help save the environment and promote health and wellness. With the amount of fun you’ll be having at this four day festival in Manchester, Tn., you won’t even notice that you’re going green. Although this festival does not take place solely in the south, Warped Tour will travel to Atlanta at the end of July. With over 100 bands such as Of Mice and Men, Falling in Reverse, The Maine, Yellowcard and We the Kings, Warped Tour definitely caters to metal, rock and pop punk listeners. One thing that makes Warped Tour stand out from other festivals is its partnership with nonprofits. This year some of the partnerships include To Write Love on Her Arms, Invisible Children, Feed Our Children NOW! and Music Saves Lives. Music Midtown is the last music festival of the summer season and is a great way to bid farewell to freedom before classes start to get too hectic. A two day festival in mid-September, Music Midtown features some of your old and new favorite bands. “There was a ton of energy from the crowds and the bands. Even though it was pouring, it was hard not to get into the music and the atmosphere,” said Morgan Kitchens, sophomore mass communication major. Last year’s lineup included Red Hot Chili Peppers, Journey, The Neighbourhood, Arctic Monkeys, 2 Chainz and Weezer. “I am going back because it was really fun and it was an experience that I would like to relive.” Willie Ledezema, sophomore, MIS major.
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Make sure to pack comfortable shoes. Trust me, you are going to do a lot of walking. You want to make sure that blisters on your feet are the least of your worries while traveling.
Bring an extra memory card. You never know when a memory card will get lost, stolen or just not have enough memory space. Take pictures, capture those moments, have the time of your life but make sure you have a way to store those pictures.
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Purchase a multi-outlet surge protector. This tool allows multiple outlets to charge all of your devices while protecting them from that lightning storm outside.
Pack at least one pair of sweatpants. Whether going on an eight hour plane ride to Paris or a six hour car ride to Florida, comfortable pants are a necessity.
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Pack lots of safety pins. Often times people underestimate these bad boys; they are a great multifunctional tool that can really help you out in a pinch. Safety pins can mend wardrobe malfunctions and replace a missing button or zipper.
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A spare phone charger is fundamental for traveling. You don’t want to be stuck without a charger and a dead phone.
Be prepared with lots of sunscreen. A bad sunburn can really ruin your traveling experience.
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April 25, 2014• Editor, Samantha Blankenship
Becky Slack / Senior Photographer Left: Julie Overvold and Brandon Marsolo perform as their band The Greenway on Front Campus during EarthFest, a day-long craft and music festival, promoting Earth Day as well as green initiatives for students. Right: Justina Everhart speaks at a memorial service for Colin Maldonado, a GC alumni and former president of Environmental Science Club, during EarthFest.
Environmental Science Club promotes campus green initiative with annual festival on Front Campus Sara Loaiza Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, Sounds of South shook people downtown with positive vibes and good music. This past weekend another festival took over: EarthFest. The fun festival and live music streak continued. “E is coming…” is the theme that the Environmental Science Club promoted from April 14-18. In celebration of Earth Day, the club put together a week of events and held an all-day festival on Front Campus last Friday. The club promoted recycling, the farmers’ market, organic food, alternative transportation and other green initiatives on campus throughout the week as well as during the festival. EarthFest is also meant to increase the connection between the Georgia College and the Milledgeville community. Georgia College’s Sustainability Council, Student Green Fee and the SGA made it pos-
sible for the club to put this annual festival together. Free of charge, EarthFest welcomed students, faculty and the local community. “I love that EarthFest directly falls under GC’s Three R’s: reason, respect, and responsibility,” said Justina Everhart, president of the Environmental Science Club. “It educates and encourages the student body to respect their environment, for we, as citizens and scholars, are responsible for its health so that future generations can enjoy the natural beauty of Milledgeville and Georgia College.” To encourage students to become more involved and participate on green initiatives, the Environmental Science Club put together a series of events to inspire the campus. They are optimistic about the easy little steps students can learn and follow in order to decrease individual footprints. The EarthFest kickoff event included a potluck and an enthusiastic drum circle. A screening of the documentary “The Call of Life” on
Tuesday presented the idea of the potential consequences of mass extinction. A clothing swap held on Wednesday sought to demonstrate the almost effortless but positive outcomes of recycling. And a student green fee symposium and farmers’ market reception on Thursday showed the benefits of organic products. EarthFest took over Front Campus in a heavy rain. The festival started with a morning yoga session. Raffles, giveaways, games and music played throughout the day until inclement weather got out of control. Before the event ended, Colin Andrew Maldonado, Environmental Science Club’s 201213 president, was commemorated after his sudden death on April 9. Many friends, professors and others present celebrated Colin’s life and impact through his work on initiatives towards a more sustainable campus. Although the rainy day kept many away, the Buffington’s after-party turned out to be a huge success. The Greenway, Keeva, Rapanui, Jazz
& the Social Engineers and the Bun Relocation Project played throughout the night. Some of these bands are known throughout the community and others were here for the first time. “EarthFest means unifying our diverse culture, campus, and community to help better ourselves as individuals and the world as a whole,” sophomore Annamarie Dwozan said. “Sometimes we need a reminder that we need to turn the lights out when you’re not in the room and to turn off the sink when you’re brushing your teeth.” “The good energy throughout EarthFest was overwhelming in an awesome way,” Elizabeth Rary said. Last year, she attended the festival as a freshman. This year she helped to plan the festival and is the Chief of Education for the Environmental Science Club. All the leading events and all day activities during EarthFest made this a festival that was not only fun but had a positive effect “greenifying” the community.
Class preforms music theater scenes Students portray multiple roles in the music theater scenes class production of “Love, Dreams and sSecrets,” a conglomeration of individual scenes from musicals like “Oklahoma,” “Fiddler on the Sarah Dickens Staff Reporter The Georgia College music theatre scenes class presented “Love, Dreams and Secrets” Thursday night with a collection of musical numbers. The scenes, performed at the Max Noah Recital Hall, took 10 weeks to put together. “Every other day, [Music Theatre Scenes] comes in and practices half of it,” Ryan Page, sophomore theatre major, said. “Right now, we are doing a full song, or the full show, to get ready for the musical.” The title, “Love, Dreams and Secrets,” was chosen by Music Theatre Scenes members because most of the scenes have to do with love plus a dream scene from, “Cabaret.” “[Love, Dreams and Secrets is] a big collection of different numbers from different musicals,” Halley Bowman, junior theatre major, said. “Dr. Mullen decided to cast us in different songs from different musicals and that’s been kind of fun, but also a challenge.” It has been a challenge because each member plays more than one character throughout the performance. “In each number, you play a different person,” Bowman said. “You play a different person because it’s a different musical. But it’s fun because you don’t have to stay in that one character.” Students had to audition for the theater scenes class. Wendy Mullen, professor of music and director of Music Theatre Scenes, chose the scenes based on class size and members’ abilities. Throughout the semester, Mullen suggested to her students how they could improve their performance, and students were expected to practice outside of class. “[Music Theatre Scenes] gives them the experience of acting and singing,” Mullen said. “I think all of the members of the cast have worked very hard.” Page and Bowman performed the first song, “All Er Nothin,” from the musical “Oklahoma.” It’s their favorite piece. “It’s just a really silly number,” Bowman said. “At first, [the performance] made me a little nervous, but [my character is] just
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Becky Slack / Senior Photographer Alexa Williams and Lucy Williams rehearse their musical numbers for the Music Theater Scenes class production on Thursday, April 24. The production, “Love, Dreams and Secrets,” includes scenes from a variety of musicals, in which students showcased their acting and singing abilities.
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Students choreograph pieces for final concert Professional dancers, Jennifer and Robert Mason, join students and faculty in Dance Minor Concert Samantha Blankenship Senior Reporter It’s about time for students across campus to start worrying about final exams, projects and papers, but for the more than 50 students participating in the annual Dance Minor Concert, add to that the stress of performing original pieces for the campus and community. The concerts will be May 3 at 7 p.m. and May 4 at 2 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. The pieces in the show are choreographed by students and teachers. Azaria Hogans, a junior Spanish major, co-choreographed a piece called “Fusion” for the show. “It is pretty much a story of the dance minors, ironically, and how we came together,” Hogans said. “And the fusion of different people and styles.” Hogans is not new to choreography. At last year’s Dance Minor Concert she co-choreographed a hip-hop piece.
“The most difficult part is when you’re first getting started and it’s a completely blank slate,” Hogans said. “It can be frustrating at first because you have so many possibilities and so many different routes you can take.” Hogans said the process involves visualizing the piece, implementing it in the studio and making changes to get it to where you want. “We did a lot of trying to see the dance in our head. You have to try to visualize it first. Once you have an abstract idea of how you’d like it to flow,” Hogans said. “You can work on that main part and play around with movement and try to imagine it with 10 different people. Once you get in the studio you see if it can actually happen. And then you make changes from there.” The Dance Minor Concert is the major dance event for the year. Auditions started in October, and some rehearsals began as early as November. The concert usually boasts high attendance by both students and community members.
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Continued from page 9... a really fun character to play because she’s really silly and ridiculous and I’m working with Ryan and it’s been a lot of fun.” Page enjoys the opening for the performance. He will get to set the tone for the crowd, which is something he has never done before. “It’s a good privilege to actually get to open up and get everybody going,” Page said. Music Theatre Scenes will also be performing songs from, “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Guys and Dolls,”
“My favorite part of the con-
cert is seeing how everyone expresses themselves differently since all of the students come from different dance backgrounds” Emma Swendsen, Junior environmental science major Emma Swendsen, junior environmental science major, danced in high school and now she enjoys going to the Dance Minor Concert to see her friends’ hard work. “My favorite part of the concert is seeing
how everyone expresses themselves differently since all of the students come from different dance backgrounds,” Swendsen said. Along with the student and faculty, the concert will feature two guest dancers, Jennifer and Robert Mason. Jennifer and Robert are founders and directors of Atlanta City Gate Dance Theatre. They will perform the classic dance “Spartacus Pas de Deux” as well as a new piece, “The Table.” The pieces in the concert are all across the board in terms of style. “It’s all different genres, all different story lines, all different people. There’s no overall connecting factor besides dance,” Hogans said. The concert is not only a time for students to showcase their dancing abilities. Each of the 13 pieces in the concert has its own lighting designer. Designers are all students from the Advanced Lighting Design class. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for faculty and staff and $12 for general admission.
“The Fantasticks,” “Into the Woods,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Cabaret.” Interaction with the audience will determine how the performance turns out, according to Bowman. “I think the audience, your interaction, and playing off them and feeding off the energy they have is what makes a performance good,” Bowman said. “When you establish a connection with the audience, it shows during your performance.” With all the effort and hard work Music Theatre Scenes has put into the performance, Bowman couldn’t wait to see how “Love, Dreams and Secrets” would turn out. “It’s going to be an eclectic performance,” Bowman said. “It’s going to be really fun.”
Becky Slack / Senior Photographer Alexa Williams, Lucy Williams and Halley Bowman belt songs from musical numbers during rehearsals for the Music Theater Scenes production, “Love, Dreams and Secrets,” a combination of scenes from a variety of musicals.
Carranza Out Senior A&E Editor, Scott Carranza, attempts to say goodbye Scott Carranza Senior Reporter I don’t really feel that I need to write a farewell. Writing a farewell, in my mind, feels like I’m detaching myself for a brief moment from The Colonnade to express my feelings as a human being, rather than a journalist. However, in a way, that’s a point we tend to forget: That we’re all students, searching and learning to better ourselves and secure a future. We’re all working to what every person strives for: a better you. I think that’s what I am the most thankful for while working for The Colonnade. I’ve learned many ways
to better strengths and weaknesses and ultimately, better myself as a person. How does that happen? Well, once you’ve spent hours upon hours in an office until 7 a.m., you learn what makes you tick, make you crack and even makes you smile. Once you’ve sat stationary in an office for 8 hours, then you will understand what it’s like to suffer for a cause and simultaneously humble yourself before your profession. I’m incredibly grateful for all the people who have shared an affinity in pouring out all their talent into creating a paper that was worth our effort: There was too much talent to be wasted in the minds of genius individuals.
From the sports desk all the way down to photo assistant, everyone shared their piece of talent and put together a paper that in many ways resembled a work of art. This is an endeavour created by we the people, and one that I am proud to be a part of. I’m proud to leave my mark on a project that is constantly bettering itself under the guide of people willing to create a culture of learning. It’s exactly what the university is designed for. And with that, I love you all and love every conversation I’ve ever cultivated with someone in contact with this paper. I cannot wait to see the new staff succeed and hope the best for this establishment.
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Leander Johnson has made a big culture leap for the sake of art Leander Johnson is nothing short of an artist. He’s the son of the resident Newell Scholar Leon Johnson and has made a name for himself on campus as a visiting artist. His family moved from Detroit to experience a life in Middle Georgia and help spread ideas and conversation all applied in the art field. Q: How was the move from the North to the South? A: We’ve always liked the idea of being nomadic and agile, so it didn’t seem like big deal spending a few months down south.
None of us have been down to the South. There was this aire of mystery and curiosity. I mean, I’ve spent all my life up north so it felt like an adventure. Q: So what do you think about the good ol’ South? A: The South is interesting. We [my family] talk about it a lot. What really freaked me out the first few days we were here is that it’s really sunny. It felt like everything was being exposed and there’s kind of a brashness that comes with it. I thought Detroit would be the most interesting place someone could live but Milledgeville has taken number one. Q: Was it a culture shock or have you adapted pretty well? A: We kind of just got to work. My family started a bunch of projects that all had to do with this space [Milledgeville]. We didn’t even digest the first hit of being in a different zone. Q: Since you’re still being home schooled, are you involved with any GC programs? A: I’m considered a visiting artist. Last year, I was home schooled for the first time. We collaborated with my parents’ former colleagues via Skype interviews, but this semester is mostly centered around art. I was awarded a grant to do a series of ‘zines [photo books] on Detroit so I’m working on that as well. Q: What’s it like collaborating with your father and family on art projects? A: Besides living together and having great conversations, my whole family is
collaborating on a daily basis, whether that’s setting up a poster or setting the dinner table. My dad finished shooting a film with Clay Jordan and I helped with that as well. There’s also a silk-screen poster that Bill Fisher is helping us with; it’s just a big family effort. Q: Who often spearheads art projects in your family? A: It’s a mixed bag. For instance, this beautiful poster we’re producing with Bill Fisher. The source material is of this teenage, African-American who was wearing an NAACP shirt and was hauled off into a police car. The police held him down and cut out the logo on his shirt. So I found that at a state sale in an old Crisis magazine and brought it to my dad as was like, “We have to make this into a print.” Q: I take it you guys perhaps share common interests? A: We’ve just developed–and I hate to say aesthetic–but a uniform mindset where we can recognize what another member would enjoy. So I just brought this [image] to him because it looked like a part of his research. That just happens mostly with posters and things we see in the press. Q: So everything is a collaboration for your family. A: Totally. When we do an event poster for our friends in a music club across the street in Detroit, that’s when all three of us get into the designing. Q: Has residing in Milledgeville influenced your art in any way?
Spotlight by Scott Carranza Photo courtesy of Leander Johnson Father and son share the frame of a self portrait in one of Leander Johnson’s self-portraits. As artists, both take artistic liberties to convey an idea and meaning.
A: Yeah in a crazy amount. When I talk about that brashness [from the sunlight], that idea was starting to come out in my recent photographs. I was shooting blatantly, rawly and non-stop in a highcontrast black and white digital camera. There’s this abrasiveness to my photos in a way. It different from taking color photographs in Maine of the beautiful landscape. Q: It’s ironic, because I felt as a photographer, I became immersed in the culture of the South in Milledgeville, mainly because of all the black and white photos I found in this town. A: It’s funny that you say that because when we moved here, I just wanted to shoot medium color-format film. But I think the largest inspiration is that I’ve always wanted to be in a small town. It’s a powerful presence in the South, especially since I’ve lived in the cities all my life. It was nice to have a full immersion, so that idea came out in my photography and helped convince me to turn to black and white.
Sports
April 25, 2014• Editor, Derek Roberts
Nick Landon
USA remains Boston Strong
Tayler Pitts Senior Photographer Junior outfielder Colton Montgomery slides in safely after successfully stealing second base, just barely beating out the throw from the Young Harris catcher.
Bobcats sweep Young Harris GC baseball improves record 29-12 Derek Roberts Senior Reporter After beating the Young Harris Mountain Lions Sunday afternoon, the Bobcats kept their momentum going as they swept the Mountain Lions in Monday’s doubleheader. The Bobcats won the first game 10-6 and kept the streak going, winning the second game 10-4. The Mountain Lions scored the game’s first run in the top of the first inning, but the Bobcats’ offense bounced back. The Bobcats scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning, highlighted by senior outfielder Taylor Hinshaw’s two-run single. The offense did not let up, as it tallied two more runs in the second inning. The early offensive outburst was enough to carry the Bobcats to a victory. Senior pitcher Justin Blue picked up his fifth win of the season, giving up three runs (two
“We were keying in on fastballs and I got off on a couple of them, and made some good swings to help the team out.” Clay Ardeeser, Junior first baseman earned runs) on six hits. Senior relief pitcher Jordan Modine notched his fourth save of the season. Three home runs set the tone for the Bobcats’ victory in game two. Junior first baseman Clay Ardeeser belted two home runs, a three-run homer to dead center in the third inning, and a solo shot in
Tayler Pitts / Senior Photographer Junior pitcher Spencer Thomas hurling his way to his fourth win of the season, during the first game against Young Harris on Sunday, The Bobcats went on to win 8-6. Monday’s doubleheader brought two more wins, 10-6 in the first game, 10-4 in the second game.
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After a triumphant win against Young Harris over the weekend, Bobcat head coach, Tom Carty said, “Sweeping today was huge, it puts us back in the hunt.”
A good day on the lake Q & A with the GC bass club president
The Short Stop
Nick Landon Senior Reporter Senior athletic training major Clayton Faircloth is the president of the Georgia College Bass Fishing Club. The Colonnade sat down to talk with him about the club’s past, present and future. colonnade: Who’s taking over the reins whenever you graduate? faircloth: We have some guys that have been here for two years now, they’ll probably step up. They’re ready to take over, and ‘take the bull by the horns,’ you
could say. There’s a lot that people don’t think about that goes into it, just keeping everything organized and everyone on the same page and keeping all of our sponsors happy. Then there’s traveling (we do travel a good bit) keeping track of our funding, working with our advisor, setting up our events that we host, keeping everyone showing up at the big events throughout the year. It’s a big responsibility, but we’ve got plenty of guys that are willing to step up. colonnade: Tell me about this past season, how’d you guys do?
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faircloth: We’ve had a decent season, we qualified for [the] Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), which is one of the bigger college fishing circuits. I’m not even sure how long it’s been since we’ve qualified for one of the major circuits. We placed 10th on Clarks Hill Lake in the qualifier tournament in March out of 50 schools, there were a lot of [Division one (D1)] schools. That was a big win. Top 15 qualify, and that’s what we’re happy about. We’ll go to a bigger regional for the Eastern United States, and that’ll be
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Quote of the Week “We got our finish line back, and that’s all that mattered.” -Lee Ann Yanni, Boston bombing survivor
I don’t like running, and I never have. But I’ve always had a tremendous amount of respect for those that choose to run from nothing for fun. Monday, April 21, a year after the Boston Marathon Bombings, the first American to win the Boston Marathon in over 30 years crossed the finish line before any of the other thousands of dedicated people running in one of the largest races in the world. Former Olympian, Meb Keflezighi, was overcome with emotion as he crossed the finish line at 2 hours, 8 minutes and 37 seconds. With the names of victims of last years’ tragedy lined the corners of his racing bib, he threw his arms in the air in victory as survivors of the attack waited at the finish line to cheer him on in one of the most unforgettable endings to the race of all time. It was like a scene from a movie, thousands of supporters were chanting “USA,” for the last half mile of the race, and after his victory, Keflezighi knelt and kissed the ground. Then, much like myself after a good (or miserable) run, he cried into his hands. It looks better when Meb does it.
Thousands of supporters were chanting “USA” After calming his reasonably high emotions and sharing hugs and fist bumps with supporter after supporter, Meb sprinted (after a marathon, mind you) to thank a group of first responders from last year’s tragedy. After being hugged and high fived for what seemed like an eternity, he was met with reporters and remarked on the incredible support from the crowds of people around him. “I just used their energy,” he said. “I take so much pride in being an American.” Keflezighi, just as impressively, became the oldest man to win the marathon since 1931. But Keflezighi wasn’t the only story that day, several survivors, including Lee Ann Yanni, were there to finish the race that the catastrophe kept them from completing last April. After kissing her husband and fighting back tears, Yanni remarked, “We got our finish line back, and that’s all that mattered.” This was bigger than getting the finish line back, the resilience powering Boston’s comeback, is the same spirit that is now restoring Patriots Day to its glory, just a year after the attack that sobered the celebration in an instant. Keflezighi didn’t just win a marathon Monday, he made a statement. The Red Sox win the World Series, Boston’s back. But this is bigger than Boston. America’s back guys, and this is just the beginning. “This is probably the most meaningful victory for an American, just because of what happened,” Keflezighi beamed, fielding questions from reporters surrounding him. “It’s Patriots Day.”
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Continued from page 13... the eighth inning. Junior catcher Steve Hazel also contributed with a two-run bomb. “They were kind of working me outside all day, so I was leaning over the plate and getting out of my swing a little bit, so I tried to straighten up and make my swing level out a little more,” Ardeeser said. “We were keying in on fastballs and I got off on a couple of them, and made some good swings to help the team out.” Junior starting pitcher Josh Taylor threw six innings, allowing four runs on five hits, earning his sixth win of the year. The bullpen also pitched effectively. Senior pitchers Micah Thompson and Modine combined to throw three scoreless innings.
Taylor said his mentality was to give his team the best chance of winning. “Finish out a sweep, help the team finish it out,” Taylor said. Heading into the Peach Belt Conference tournament Taylor stressed continuing the team’s winning streak. “Keep doing what we were doing in the beginning of the season,” Taylor said. “We hit a little rut, time to pick it up and finish out strong.” With eight games remaining in the regular season head coach Tom Carty is content with his team’s performance. “Sweeping today was huge, it puts us back in the hunt … we’ll try to get better and get ready for postseason play,” Carty said. “We’re just trying to take care of our business … we’re trying to finish [the season] out strong.”
Tayler Pitts / Senior Photographer Junior first baseman Clay Ardeeser, top left, and junior pitcher Spencer Thomas, top right, contribute to Bobcat victories.
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Continued from page 13... at Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee this October. Me and Alex, we qualified for that event, we’ll be at Chickamauga in the Fall to fish there. That event will be televised, there’s likely to be a cameraman following us around. Then if we go there and qualify for the FLW national championship, now that one’s really televised. The bigger events you win the more.. they may have a cameraman with you, they may have a boat follow you around. That’s really good publicity for us. We made some good showings, we’ve worked hard in a lot of tournaments this year, we have one this weekend, we’ll be travelling to Lake Guntersville in Alabama. That’s the Georgia Southern Trail (Circuit), their championship. It’s not as big as Boat US or FLW or some of those other bigger trails. We won this trail in 2012. We’re probably the top team running for the points in this trial. We’re looking to have a good weekend. Then we have the Cabela’s Boat US National Championship on May 17, and that’s on Lake Pickwick in Alabama. We should be sending two boats to that, and that tournament is probably the biggest in college fishing. It’s always on ESPN. There’ll be 200 boats there. Every school you can think of, someone from their school will be there. colonnade: Tell me about the format of the tournaments, how do those go down? faircloth: So, the way we run a tournament, we have our own qualifying events. We usually have four to six throughout the year, starts in the fall and goes throughout the spring. Basically we have a points system, and whoever’s at the top of the points gets to travel funded. You basically bring your biggest five fish to the scale, and whoever has the most weight wins. colonnade: How have you seen the team grow since you’ve been here? faircloth: The guys that started it around [2006] when we started, it was just two or three guys. Now, we’ve had years where 14 guys stay on, this year we started with that many but cut down to eight or nine. A lot of guys say ‘Oh fishing team, I like to fish, let’s go,’ but it’s a lot of work to put in and
Clayton Faircloth stay on it to stay competitive with these other colleges.
colonnade: What do y’all do to stay
competitive?
faircloth: One big thing is being able to travel to all these different lakes. I mean, yeah we have Lake Sinclair right here, Lake Oconee right here, but the big trails don’t go and fish here. Having the backing from our school, the funding, and all of our sponsors allows us to go out to lakes in Alabama, lakes in Florida, lakes in Tennessee, South Carolina. Fish those bigger lakes where the bigger schools go to, the D1 schools that had those guys come out of high school that they’re giving scholarships. That’s why they go there, to fish. We do have that, we’re getting our name out there, people are starting to come to GC to fish. That’s what it takes is getting out there, doing well, people seeing you be successful. Another thing is just the camaraderie of our guys. Just being able to want to do better, want to have a good time, and at the same time very willing to compete with one another. This is my third season here, and every year is the same. Everybody wants to help each other out. If someone finds something new, a new technique or something, they’ll go ‘Hey man, let’s check it out, let’s practice this, let’s get better at it’ and for me that’s what it takes. colonnade: So how do you go about getting boats to take to tournaments? faircloth: We do have our own boats. We can only take as many co-anglers as we can
Golf places second in PBC Men return from Callaway with solid placement, freshman Nicolas Falkinhoff finishes tied for third Courtesy of GC Athletics The No. 16 Georgia College golf team finished second with a plus-five 293 score in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament Championship at the par-72, 7057 yard Callaway GardensMountain View Golf Course hosted by Columbus State University Saturday. Freshman Nicolas Falkinhoff finished in a third-place tie overall and was named to the PBC All-Tournament Team. “I’m really proud of the way the guys competed today,” head coach Jimmy Wilson said. [Falkinhoff] and Vic [Monte] were solid all day. Both David [Sullivan] and [Bryan] Fox hit a rough stretch but they hung in there and fought back.” Due to weather conditions, tournament officials were forced to make this year’s tournament a single-round event making it the second in PBC history and first since
The Bobcats’ second-place finish is their best showing since winning the tournament in 2010. 1997. The Bobcats’ secondplace finish is their best showing since winning the tournament in 2010. Before that win, the last time Georgia College had a second-overall finish was in 2003. Wilson attributed today’s strong showing to the team’s patience. “Before the round, we talked a lot about remaining patient and not trying to force the issue,” Wilson said. “I felt as a whole, we really did a good job remaining patient.” Falkinhoff finished in a four-way tie for third overall with a one-under par 71. He shot one-over 37 on the front nine, but improved on the back nine with a two-under 34
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by being more patient. Fresh after being named to the All-PBC Second Team, senior Victor Monte finished in a four-way tie for seventh shooting a par-72. Monte was the most consistent Bobcat golfer on the day, shooting a 36 on both the front and back nines. All-PBC First Team senior Bryan Fox finished in a fiveway tie for 12th. Fox shot a one-under 35 on the front nine and a three-over 39 on the back nine for a two-over 74 total. Rounding out the scoring for the Bobcats was sophomore David Sullivan, who finished in a six-way tie for 22nd with a four-over par 76. Freshman Conner Albright shot a six-over 78 and finished tied for 38th in the field of 55.“Now we start preparation for the NCAA Regional Championship,” Wilson said. The Bobcats entered today’s tournament off a win in the Bearcat Classic Invitational in the team’s last action.
boaters. At a tournament you just fish, one boater, one co-angler or non-boater. That’s kind of a drawback, we’re in college and not everybody can buy a boat. But there are some trails, in the past they actually provide you with a boat, but a lot of those guys have their own boats. It’s usually a lot of people’s parents back them, and I’ve been blessed to have my parents help me out as much as they can, and I’ve been able to do a lot of fishing because of them, and a lot of people are the same way. We do help each other out, our sponsors, like I said, are good to us. They understand the burdens of being in college; they give us a lot of discounts on tackle and bait. Like I said, funding from the school is just awesome. colonnade: How’d you acquire your sponsors? faircloth: Word of mouth. Getting out there, talking with them, being personable. Just saying: ‘Hey, we’re a college team, we’ll promote your product, we’ll put it on our jersey.’ Any time we place at an event, we put it out there on social media. That’s what they want to see is their product going viral online, or popping up on TV. colonnade: What are you doing to promote the team? faircloth: Well, we’ve interviewed this semester with GC360, that got a lot of hits, had over 1,000 views, on Facebook it got a lot of likes, a few shares. We’ve always been in the paper as much as we can. When we do well in an event we try to put it out there. We were
in the parade this year, the homecoming parade. We’ve had some dealings with some high school teams just to get it out there and let them know we’re here. Right now the social media is the biggest thing. If you can get a couple of pictures going and people see GC, you know. We’ve got our website and a Facebook page. The website has lots of angler profiles, past history, lot of pictures, the schedule, full of all kinds of stuff. colonnade: When are you recruiting? Are there tryouts? faircloth: Every fall we have a tryout, kind of like an interview process. We have a questionnaire that we pass around and let everybody answer, go over it, kind of get a feel for everyone. Usually, if you have a bass boat, you’re on the team. Not many people have a boat in college. We can help any guy, if they have a boat, we can help them get where they need to be in a couple of years. We’d like to have everybody that wanted to fish, but at the same time we want guys who are dedicated who will be at every event. Guys we can count on. colonnade: Where do you see the team in the future? faircloth: It’s only going up from here. In the past, we’ve been top six in the country, we’re not there now, but we’ve got some new guys that are coming from high school that are very competitive and will be a big asset to the team, a lot of new guys coming out. I think they’ll help us a lot to grow and prosper next year.
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Step Three Cast the line
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Editor’s goodbye
Bethan Adams Senior Reporter My little freshman self scuttled through the halls of A&S, looking timidly at the seniors who seemed so confident in their scrubs, blazers or Georgia College T-Shirts. I’ve always been tall, but during my freshman year at GC in 2009, I felt like a flea. Flash forward from my first day to the first two futile years of nursing school (yes, I thought I could be a nurse), then taking a year off of school because nursing kicked my butt and I lost HOPE, finally frantically changing my major to community health and now join me to being sports editor for an award-winning student newspaper. I never dreamed I would be the sports editor, that’s for sure. I like sports, but I never thought I would live, eat and breathe them on the pages of The Colonnade each week.
I’ve learned so much: AP style, editing, design, patience, trust, faith and more. There is so much more I could have learned, so many missed opportunities. Mistakes make me humble, though, and God knows I need more humility. It’s been an honor to design and edit the sports section each week, and it’s been even more amazing to write about the people who make up GC. Working for The Colonnade gave me the chance to hear personal stories I never would have heard anywhere else. By God’s grace I’ve been able to give voices to the voiceless, and that is the highest honor. I got the chance to share with you Professor Vail’s journey to finding a bone marrow match, made you laugh with me at my attempt to fish and together we saw the woman behind the coffee, Ms. Patricia, over at Books ‘N Brew. Thank you for letting me serve you as sports editor, it’s been an amazing, sleep-deprived year. Keep sportsing hard.
April 25, 2014
The Colonnade
Texans, Rams, Jaguars oh my
Offensive line Jake Matthews Texas A&M
The NFL mock drafts only have an 18 percent accuracy rate, according to Bleacher Report’s research analyzing ESPN’s, CBS’, and Fox Sports’ mock drafts over the past 5 years. This year’s talented NFL draft class will provide tough decisions for general managers, especially for Houston Texans’ general manager. The Texans won two games last season, giving them the number one pick in the 2014 draft. Now that Smith and the Texans have depleted their roster further by trading former starting quarterback Matt Schaub, a new quarterback is an offseason necessity. While Houston needs a quarterback for its depleted offense, they also have the option of drafting highly touted defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney, of South Carolina, is causing a lot of stir and seems to be the favorite among Texans’ fans. Although Clowney is ranked as the best defensive player in the draft, the Texans appear to have their sights on University of Central Florida’s quarterback, Blake Bortles. However, Houston’s new head coach Bill O’Brien made the team’s intentions clear at a press conference this past March. “I don’t think there’s any question that we’ll draft a quarterback in the draft,” he said. “Where we draft that quarterback, I don’t think we know yet.” The St. Louis Rams have traded up and have the second overall pick in the draft. With the option of trading the number two pick St. Louis’ general manager Les Snead will focus on improving his offence rather than rebuilding it. Starting quarterback Sam Bradford still stands as the leader of the Rams’ club going into the future. The chances of the Rams taking a quarterback in the first round are slim. The Rams have one of the strongest defenses in the NFL, lead by Robert Quinn and Chris Long, with 27.5 sacks between them last season. Therefore, taking Clowney with the second overall pick doesn’t seem ideal for the Rams. Logical options for the Rams appear to be fairly easy to attain in the later picks of the first round. Wide receiver Mike Evans of Texas A&M, and offensive tackle Greg Robinson of Auburn are viable options. At least one of these guys will still be on the board when the Rams have their turn, even if they trade their number two pick to Atlanta. If the Ram’s make a draft day trade with anyone, it’ll be with Atlanta’s current general manager Thomas Dimitroff, as he has worked closely with St. Louis’s general manager Les Snead. This puts the Falcons in position to take Jadeveon Clowney in the number two spot, helping rebuild Atlanta’s dilapidated defense. This is hypothetical, but far from unlikely, as Dimitroff has made a living off of trading up to get the
The NFL mock drafts only have an 18 percent accuracy rate, according to Bleacher Report’s research analyzing ESPN’s, CBS’, and Fox Sports’ mock drafts over the past 5 years.
Defensive tackle Jadaveon Clowney South Carolina
Quaterback
Safety
Johnny Manziel Texas A&M
An in-depth look at general managers’ decisionmaking, player breakdown for the 2014 NFL draft Nick Landon Senior Reporter
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Running back Tre Mason Auburn
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Alabama
wide reciever Sammy Watkins Clemson
right guy (wide receiver Julio Jones and cornerback Desmond Trufant, for example) The third overall pick isn’t as much of a tossup as the first two picks. Regardless, the Jacksonville Jaguars will make a pivotal decision come draft day. Superstar Johnny Manziel will be on the table when the Jaguars take their pick, but so will the increasingly clear choice for the dismal Jacksonville offense, Sammy Watkins of Clemson. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper agrees in an article from ESPN.com. “... I believe the Jaguars will look to take the best player available here, and in Watkins, they also add a dynamic talent at a position of need,” Kiper said. With only one quarterback being taken in the top three picks, this leaves the Jaguars with an opportunity to land a solid quarterback later in the draft. They might even land their quarterback of the future, with the recovering Mettenberger likely to be available when Jacksonville takes its second pick. That being said, draft day could play out in an entirely different way. The Texans could take Clowney with the No. 1 overall pick, and wait on a quarterback until the second round. St. Louis has been scouting quarterbacks lately, which makes the possibility of them not trading away their No. 2 pick more likely. The Jaguars might go ahead and pick their future quarterback in the first round. While there is an abundance uncertainty, questions will be answered Thursday, May 8.
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Salaries of former #1 Picks 2009
Matthew Stafford Quarterback 6 years
72 Million
2011
2013
Quarterback 4 years
Quarterback 4 years
Cam Newton
78 Million 6 years Quarterback
Sam Bradford
2010
22 Million
Eric Fisher
22 Million
22 Million
4 years Quarterback
Andrew Luck
2012
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