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August 28, 2015 Taylor Hembree, Editor-in-Chief
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Andrew Podo @podostick Statistically, Georgia College is one of the least diverse campuses in the University System of Georgia. Enrollment reports from spring 2015 revealed that over 80 percent of the students on Georgia College’s campus were white. “ We ’ r e s o homogeneous,” said Katie Ward, a staff member at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. “Not only is 80 percent of the population white, it’s also the same type of people. They came from the outskirts of Atlanta, from very homogenous communities.” It is a problem that seems very unique to Georgia College. As other universities in Georgia have
expanded and brought in more students, they have become increasingly more diverse. North Georgia University went from being over 90 percent white in 2001 to almost 77 percent white in 2015. In contrast, the diversity at Georgia College remains relatively unchanged over the past 15 years. “I’ll go to a class and be the only black person, the only minority, in that class,” said Deaje Taylor, a fifthyear psychology student. Taylor, who came to Georgia College in 2011, added that she turned to the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity for sanctuary before she assumed the role as the director of the Peer Diversity Educator program. The program is tasked with starting conversations about diversity in classrooms and making
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the campus more inclusive and welcoming towards minorities. “A lot of people hear the word diversity and they immediately shut down, because it becomes immediately about race, and then we’re only having a conversation about race,” Taylor said. “They are so many other ways you can be different. We want to change what diversity means so that people don’t shut down when we want to talk about it.” While Ta y l o r acknowledged that the campus and community needs to be proactive in making Georgia College more diverse, she added that it ultimately fell on the Office of Admissions to recruit a more diverse student body. “I know they’re slowly trying to improve,” she said. “But it needs to happen faster.”
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Another one ‘bikes’ the dust Did you move the safe? *Obtained from the Milledgeville Police Department* Milledgeville Police Officer Borders responded to a burglary call at the Tennyson Hyundai on Aug. 24. When the officer arrived, he spoke to an employee who claimed that a coworker noticed that there were signs of forced entry, and the large office safe had been moved. Upon further inspection, she also noticed that the small lock box that contained roughly $300 was missing. The employee called her supervisor to see if he had moved anything before notifying police. The store reported more than $6,000, gift cards, keys and files were missing from the safe.
Man, I swear I had, like, $50 *Obtained from Milledgeville Police Department Milledgeville Police responded to a call about a previous theft. Upon arrival, the victim told officers that he noticed more money missing than previously reported. However, the victim was unsure how much was stolen, but thought it was approximately $50. He also did not know when the money went missing, but claimed to notice it that morning.
Officer Hicks responded to a call about a bike stolen from the Grove apartments on Aug. 17. The victim believed the bike was stolen between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oconee outfitters valued the bike at approximately $350 and the attached crate at $50. Campus safety responded to two reports of stolen bicycles in the past week.
Under the age, over the limit At approximately midnight on Aug. 16, Sgt. McKinney noticed a student walking down West Greene street struggling to maintain his balance. McKinney approached the student and asked for his license, and the student showed him a Florida license. When asked if the license was real, the student then produced a Georgia license that identified him as underage. The student blew a .243 on the breathalyzer and was taken to jail before being referred to the student judiciary board. This was one of six minor in possession incidents that Campus Safety responded to in the past week.
Weird, all I can smell is Febreeze Officer Osborne responded to a call about the smell of Marijuana in Parkhust Hall on the afternoon of Aug. 16. The Community Advisor showed the officer which room was causing the complaints. The student let Officer Osborne into the room, which smelled of freshly sprayed air freshener. The student cooperated with the officer when questioned and turned over a glass pipe, grinder and a small amount of marijuana. The marijuana was disposed of, and the student was referred to the judiciary board.
Sydney Chacon/ Senior Photographer More details have surfaced in the investigation of a GC student’s alleged rape.
College Station Rape investigation continues Nick Landon
@realnicklandon A Georgia College student was allegedly raped last week in the early hours of the morning of the day before the first day of classes, Aug.16, at the College Station Apartment Complex. Further details obtained from a Milledgeville Police report stated that officers on the scene were able to gather from the crying and distraught victim that she had been given a ride home by two males- one, she described as a short Asian male, the other a white male with dirty blonde hair. Further details from a Milledgeville Police report stated that officers on the scene learned that the victim had been given
a ride home by two males. She described one as short and Asian, the other as Caucasian with dirtyblonde hair. The victim recalled the two assailants asking to stay the night after they had dropped her off at her apartment. She agreed. She then offered to let them sleep in her bed but made it clear that she was going to sleep. She stated that the men laid in bed with her and began to fondle her against her will. She also stated that the assailants held her down, penetrated her and sodomized her. She recalled that they were both wearing polo shirts, and that they fled the scene in a beige or tan Nissan sedan. The two men allegedly graduated from college last year and work for an insurance company.
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OFSL opens new space for greek life to work together
Madie Thomas/ Staff Photographer Panhellinic President Razi Shadmehry spends a lot of time at the new OFSL Resource Center. The area offers a friendly environment with plenty of tools to utilize in her work in and out of the classroom.
Haley Sheram @gcsunade The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life opened a resource center on Aug.17, and it’s available to all Georgia College students.v Students can use the resource center as a common space to meet with a group or organization. Tiffany Bane and Stacey Milner, the assistant directors of Fraternity and Sorority Life, are there to discuss any questions students may have about conducting their own meetings. Other resources include printing, computers, a sheet sign station and an area to study. “This past Thursday, my printer at home ran out of ink 30 minutes before class was starting, but then I remembered the new OFSL offers free printing for students,” said Panhellenic President Razi Shadmehry. “I was able to print my assignment I needed for class with plenty of time, and it was wonderful
knowing I had that resource available to me.” OFSL wanted to use their space in the most efficient way possible, so they drafted a plan and proposed it to the Student Government Association. SGA completely funded the renovations of the resource center. There is also a break room with a Keurig and a refrigerator. Students can store their lunches there and
no idea who is going to be in here today and you start having a conversation,” Bane said. “Suddenly projects are being created, relationships are being created, friendships are being created. That’s one of the things we are most excited about – people being here.” The OFSL resource center is open Monday– Thursday from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Friday from
Nick Landon/ Senior Photographer The party included live music, plenty of food on the grill, and philanthropy - a winning combination.
IFC parties down, gives back to Baldwin students in need Brendan Borders
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Madie Thomas/ Staff Photographer The OFSL Resource Center features a commons area for students.
use the resource center to do homework during their breaks. “You walk in here having
10 a.m.–5 p.m. During midterms and finals, their hours will follow the library hours.
In the midst of several fraternity scandals, there is Georgia College’s Interfraternity Council school supply drive and band party. The event was held at the Oconee River Greenway on Aug. 20, from 5:30-9 p.m. In lieu of cash, fraternity
brothers paid in school supplies to get into the band party. The supplies were then donated to Baldwin County students. Most fraternities pitched their tents at the Oconee Greenway to give those considering rushing a second look at the different options. They collected seven large garbage bins of school supplies for the Baldwin County Schools. “One of the most
important things to me is the collaboration aspect of it,” said Barrett Cross, a junior management information systems major. “I do think people should care about this event because whether it was Greek or not, it was a way to unify the campus and the surrounding area of Baldwin County.” It brought students, Greek and non-Greek alike, together to help the citizens of Milledgeville.
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Noah, the crowdfunded cat raises $1,500 for surgery Nick Landon
@realnicklandon Weighing in at a whopping .67 pounds and $1,512 on www.gofundme. com, Noah might be the tiniest, richest bobkitten at Georgia College. Noah was barely clinging to life when some friends of sophomore special education major Maddie Risse found him earlier last week. Risse said her friends couldn’t keep him, and so her roommate convinced her to take it in. “I’m not even a catperson at all,” Risse said. “It’s just this one.” She also said she doesn’t care much for her roommate’s cat, and that she was not on board for
taking the kitten in. “I’m usually so against college students having pets,” she said. “It’s just such a big responsibility.” But, she fell in love with the kitten, and that’s all she wrote. Noah’s eyes were infected, swollen and oozing. So Risse took him to an urgent care center, where she was told his eyes may need to be removed. This was later confirmed by a veterinarian. Risse said the veterinarian told her the cat is almost certainly blind from the severity of the infection, but it won’t pose a problem in the cat’s dayto-day life, as cat’s senses are typically extraordinarily sharp. The kitten would, however require a serious surgery, something to the tune of $1,200, to make sure
that he didn’t grow deathly ill from his infection. Determined to keep Noah, and to make sure he stayed healthy, Risse took to the internet. The “Baby Noah’s Health Fund” gofundme page asked for $1,200, but raised just over $1,500 in 24 hours. Risse said she only shared the link to her gofundme on her tumblr account once, and her roommate shared it on Bobcat Exchange after the majority of donations had been made. The highest donation made to her page was $250, and it was, like many other donations, anonymous. Noah will get his operation sometime within the next couple of months, as he’ll need to mature more to have the surgery performed safely.
Nick Landon/ Senior Photographer Noah’s blind, but he’s able to paw around and figure things out. He gets a little spooked whenever people take his feet off the ground, though.
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SHORT LIST Reporters shot on live television - WDBJ7 A television reporter and cameraman for a Virginia station were shot and killed while broadcasting on Wednesday morning. The alleged shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Burger King calls for peace with McDonald’s - New York Times
Weekly SGA roundup Reporting on all things student government Currently working towards designing unique Snapchat filters for Georgia College
Reminded all members to make an OrgSync account and join the SGA page
Burger King, which recently dropped from the second place burger restaurant in America, reached out to McDonald’s to unify for a day and create a McWhopper, combining the two chain’s signature sandwiches.
Carter calls to eradicate the guinea worm - PRI Former President Jimmy Carter said that he hopes that the last Guinea Worm will die before he does. Carter, who has been largely influential in reducing the rates of the painful parasite, announced recently that
Looking through finances to find the funds to renovate the intramural fields
Planning a work day to complete the campus garden Working towards implementing Synodos, a group that will facilitate communication between Greek Life and students.
Working to partner with more student organizations to increase campus presence
his melanoma has metastasized to his brain and liver.
Wolves spotted in Northern California BBC For the first time in almost a century, a pack of grey wolves was spotted near the Oregon border in Northern California. Grey wolves were nearly hunted to extinction in the 19th century, but scientists are hopeful that this signals a return of the wolf population.
Oh, Alabama.... - BBC Data leaked from the Ashley Madison leaks revealed that Alabama leads the nation in infidelity. Hackers outed thousands of email addresses used on the infamous cheating website, embarrassing thousands of people and government officials. While Alabama leads the country, some speculate that it may just be because it’s first alphabetically.
The first session will be held on Sept. 25 at City Hall.
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Bobcats open season vs. Mount Olive Sam Jones @Rube_Waddell95
The Georgia College women’s soccer team begins its season Sept. 4. The squad will travel to Mount Olive, North Carolina to open the 2015 campaign versus the University of Mount Olive. The Bobcats will look to improve on last year’s 7-101 record and kick-start an attack that seemed to lack luster in the final third of the 2014 season. The offense will be a big question for the Bobcats, who lost their two most potent scoring threats after the departures of Ashley Veilleux (29 career goals) and Abby Dalton (23 career assists). The Bobcats will hope for an injection of life from Icelandic freshman forward Unnbjorg Omarsdottir,
who dazzled in an electric appearance during the team’s recent scrimmage with Georgia Military College. Senior midfielder Ally Barys will play a key role in the midfield for the Bobcats as a four-year starter and one of only three seniors on the team. Senior Sol Baldassini will anchor the midfield along with Barys. The young Bobcat squad faces a Mount Olive team that is picked to finish eighth in Conference Carolinas after a 6-12-1 season in 2014. That Mount Olive squad was injury laden throughout the season but should be at full strength when the Bobcats take the field. Mount Olive returns 10 starters from last year including two allconference forwards. The matchup will mark the first time the Bobcats have met Mount Olive in Georgia College’s 11 years as a program.
John Dillon/ Senior Photographer With opening day only a week away, the GC women’s soccer team prepares to take on the University of Mount Olive on Sept. 4,
Assistant Sports Editor Sam Jones sits down with senior midfielder Ally Barys to discuss her final season as a Georgia College Bobcat. Sam Jones @Rube_Waddell95
Ally Barys never stops moving. The senior midfielder is constantly in motion, whether it’s between the lines of a soccer field or on the way to the classroom where she maintains a 4.0 GPA. The moving started early. A job in medicine kept her dad and her family in a transient state for most of Barys’ life. Barys lived in four different states before landing in California for 10 years. Barys came to Georgia College when Head Coach Hope Clark contacted her after a showcase tournament in Las Vegas. “I came to see Georgia College, and Coach Hope came and gave me
a tour, and it was just so welcoming,” Barys said. “I loved the whole atmosphere of it. It was academically competitive, but it would still challenge me athletically.” Since Barys left California for Georgia College, her family has relocated again, this time to Minnesota. But, Barys has found a home in Milledgeville and as a steadfast presence in the Bobcat midfield. Moving is never easy, but Barys believes the changes had their benefits. “I think [the moving has] helped the social aspect of my life, but it’s also helped me become a better leader and helped me deal with all different kinds of people,” Barys said. As one of only three seniors on the Bobcat squad, Barys, who has started over 40 games for Georgia College, will be, ironically, the Bobcat with
the most tenure. Barys will take on an immense leadership role during a transitional period for a Bobcat soccer program that welcomes 11 new members to the squad and is in the midst of a complete tactical overhaul. A formation change and an influx of new players means that there will be growing pains for the Bobcats as they learn a new a system and build the chemistry that creates the telepathic connections on a field that make a team great. Barys, of course, is confident that change is a good thing. “I think that we have an excellent team,” Barys said. “We had 11 new players come in, and that’s making up half of our team. It’s definitely created a competitive atmosphere. I’m excited to see where this goes.” On the field, Barys constantly fights to regain
possession and works on the offensive side to facilitate the Bobcat attack. This season is a final chance for Barys to make a mark on a program that has grown to rely on her steady presence in the midfield. “It’s my senior year and I want to enjoy my time on the field because after this season, I’m done,” she said. “You don’t want to have any regrets when you step off the field.” After the season, Barys, a pre-therapy exercise science major, plans to pursue further education with an eye towards being involved in physical therapy. Barys keeps a 4.0 GPA, and was named to the Peach Belt Conference AllAcademic team the last two years. She said that her dream school is the University of Florida. Wherever she lands, Barys will keep moving forward.
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Derek Roberts @ATLSportsDerek
With the regular season winding down and the playoffs right around the corner, the MLB playoff picture is shaping up. As of Aug. 26, the Mets have the top spot in the National League East. They have a 6.5-game lead over the Nationals. The Cardinals are winning the NL Central. They have a 4.5-game lead over the Pirates and a 7.5-game lead over the Cubs. In the NL West, the Dodgers sit at the top spot. They are 2.5 games ahead of the Giants. As for the NL Wild Card, the Pirates have the No. 1 spot, and the Cubs have the No. 2 spot. In the American League, Blue Jays have the top spot in the East. The Jays have a 2-game lead over the New York Yankees. The Royals are the leaders of the AL Central, as the Twins trail by 12 games. The Astros have the top spot in the AL West and lead the Rangers by 5.5 games. As for the AL Wild Card, the Yankees have the No. 1 spot, and the Twins have the No. 2 spot.
Korah Beth Clark @gcsunade Being a Braves fan these days is like being in a long-distance, abusive relationship. Think about it like this: there are 162 regular season games, with 82 at Turner Field. The Braves are in town for a few days and then jet off to the next city overnight. And who can make it to all 82 home games? Even some of the players don’t. You’re not there to see them everyday, and you only get to see them through a glass screen
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when they’re not at home. And talking about abuse, they make all of the decisions in the relationship. At the beginning of the 2015 season, only six players were on the 25man roster that played for the Braves last year. Since April, only three of those players remain: Freddie Freeman, Julio Teheran and Andrelton Simmons. What if one of those former players was your favorite? How can they just trade guys without your consent? There are different types of trades and emotions that you just have to understand and discuss with the Braves. For example,
the Braves have crushed my heart many times this season. For the past few years, my favorite Braves players (because you can’t just choose one) have been Chris Johnson and Alex Wood. Now, I understand that after Johnson’s first season with the Braves when he almost won the National League batting title, he had not been as productive as the club needed him to be. Yet after spending time on the disabled list and being sporadically placed in the lineup, it’s no surprise that his performance declined even more. The Braves were bound
NL Wild Card No. 2: The Chicago Cubs
to trade Chris Johnson and I was OK with that. Alex Wood, my personal favorite entertained the fans with his funky delivery and charmed the ladies with his grin and Bryce Harperesque hair. I always felt somewhat confident when Wood was on the bump and cheered him on when he struggled. Wood was supposed to be a core member of Atlanta’s starting rotation. Yet, As the trade deadline n e a r e d , Wo o d w a s mentioned as a potential piece in a move for the Dodgers to get David Price. I was relieved when the Blue Jays snagged Price
from the Tigers. I took a nap and woke up to the news that Wood had been traded to the Dodgers after all. I woke up to find my favorite player gone. How could they do that to me? They had done this to me before. When they decided to trade Craig Kimbrel on the eve of the greatest unofficial holiday of the year (opening day), we talked it through and decided that the Kimbrel trade was the best thing for the team. The Braves dumped me out of the blue, over a text message by trading Wood. But they still wanted
things to work out, and we eventually decided that I would not get too attached before 2017, because that is when things can start getting serious. Being a Braves fan these days is all about learning new players, learning to not get too attached and learning to be OK with losing for a couple of seasons. But I promise, if you can put up with this abusive relationship for the rest of this season and the next, your relationship with the Braves will be worth all of the pain. They may even get you a Commissioner’s Trophy.
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John Dillon/ Senior Photographer The GC women’s volleyball team practices for the start of the regular season. With just a week before opening day, Head Coach Gretchen Krumdieck has her team getting in as many repetitions as possible.
Volleyball prepares for Bobcat Classic
very good just because of the way things ended last year,” Krumdieck said. @ATLSportsDerek “We just need to get over that hump. I think things can go our way as long Coming off of a as everything falls into d i s a p p o i n t i n g 2 0 1 4 place.” campaign, the women’s GC’s first three games volleyball team is eager to are against regional kick-start the 2015 season opponents but are nonwith the Bobcat Classic c o n f e r e n c e g a m e s . – the first volleyball Krumdieck said playing tournament hosted by non-conference opponents Georgia College. makes creating a game The ladies’ endurance plan difficult because of will be tested right off the the lack of information on bat, as they’ll play three the teams. games in a 24-hour span. “No scouting reports, The Bobcats will face so, basically, our goal is to Charleston (W.V.) on Sept. go out there and take care 4 at 6 p.m. Then on Sept. of business and play our 5, they’ll play Limestone style,” Krumdieck said. at 10 a.m. and No. 15 The team only lost ranked Wingate at 6 p.m. one senior from last The team finished year ’s roster, and in last year 7-20, and as exchange, brought in three the volleyball program freshmen: setter Kayla approaches its third season Brockway, outside hitter of existence, Head Coach Ebony Powers and middle Gretchen Krumdieck blocker Taylor Svehla. stressed the importance Krumdieck said she’s of exiting the tournament been impressed by the with some wins. freshmen and that she “It’s one game at a expects all of them to time, but wins would be play pivotal roles in the
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upcoming season. She also said the three newcomers have transitioned nicely from high school to the college level, but there’s still work to do as the team only has a few practices remaining until the season starts. “We’re just focusing on the team and trying to mesh and gel together,” Krumdieck said. Krumdieck gave praise to middle blocker Bailey Freeman, defensive specialist Ella Anastasiades, setter Mollie Michael and right-side hitter Caroline Long. She said she expects them to have great seasons and to help mentor the younger players. With the Classic only a week away, Krumdieck is optimistic about the Bobcats’ chances. “We’re a very different team than last year,” she said. “We had a very good spring. Things have started clicking at the right time, and people are really doing a good job.”
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Sam Jones @Rube_Waddell95
If you blinked, you weren’t sure who won the men’s 100-meter at the Track and Field World Championships on Sunday in Beijing. Usain Bolt crossed the finish line one hundredth of a second ahead of American, Justin Gatlin. The Jamaican was behind early in the race but closed the gap on Gatlin and crossed the line fractions of a step ahead to reclaim his title as the
fastest man in the world. Bolt, the world-record holder in the 100-meters, struggled with a hamstring issue last year. Gatlin, who had not lost a 100-meter race in two years, was seen as the favorite coming in to the race. Bolt, the world-record holder in the 100-meters, struggled with a hamstring issue last year. The Jamaican was behind early in the race but closed the gap on Gatlin and finally crossed t h e line fractions of a step ahead to reclaim his title as the fastest man in the world.
Baylor head football coach, Art Briles, is in hot water after formerBaylor football player Sam Ukwuachu was convicted on Friday for raping a Baylor University soccer player in October 2013. Ukwuachu, who was an All-American at Boise State, transferred to Baylor in 2013 after being dismissed from Boise over accusations of sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend. Before Ukwuachu completed his transfer down to Waco, former-
Boise State head coach Chris Peterson claimed to have called Briles to inform the Baylor coach about the character of Ukwuachu. Peterson released a statement saying, “[Before the transfer] I initiated a call with coach Art Briles. In that conversation, I thoroughly apprised Coach Briles of the circumstances s u r r o u n d i n g S a m ’s disciplinary record and dismissal.” Briles denied that Peterson warned him about Ukwuachu, however, he did acknowledge contact with Peterson about the player. This is only another addition to the mounting evidence of Baylor and its football program’s imbecilic handling of a situation surrounding its student athletes.
Sark attack in Los Angeles! USC football coach Steve Sarkisian took advantage of what was apparently an open bar at a university booster function in pulchritudinous fashion. Because who doesn’t like open bars? A seriously sloshed Sark slung profanities towards Pac-12 powers Arizona State and Oregon while a perplexed crowd peered on. While what he said isn’t neccesarily appropriate, I admire the passion that he displayed. Too bad Mark Richt wasn’t invited to the party, maybe he would’ve drunkenly bashed Alabama or the Florida Gators. Can you picture Mark Richt
doing that? No, but it’s a funny thought. So for now, we’ll let Richt stand on the sidelines, barely showing emotion, and we’ll let Sarkisian do the the drunk yelling. Last week we published a fake quote from harbinger of doom Melvin Upton Jr. This week we end “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” with this very real quote and brand new life motto given to us by one Stephen Ambrose Sarkisian, “Get ready to fight f***ing on, baby!”
Entertainment
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Gastronomer’s Guide to Milledgeville Milledgeville’s historic downtown is not the only outlet for a tastebud adventure, though the steady stream of college students on Hancock and Wayne Streets may argue
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differently. Just a short trip up Highway 441 opens up a whole county’s worth of options for the more adventurous eater. Here’s a second handy guide to those smalltown hole-in-the-walls not fortunate enough to be downtown.
colonnade top pick: Old Clinton Bar-B-Q
Whether it’s sweet or savory, in a sandwich or on a plate, Old Clinton Bar-B-Q is renowned for being the best barbeque in Milledgeville. The brunswick stew isn’t half bad,
either. Like all of the best southern cuisine restaurants, Old Clinton boasts an aged sign and gravel parking lot. But, it’s vintage qualities enhance the traditional southern experience. Look for it on the right headed towards the lake.
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The Goodie Gallery This little delight is located about two blocks from Georgia College’s Main Campus and often goes forgotten - a crime to all Bobcat tastebuds. The soft, gooey cookies of all flavors are easily the best in Milledgeville, and the variety of sandwiches rivals the ever popular Subway chain. Their star player, though, is definitely their cheesecake.
Pickle Barrel This sports bar mimics those downtown. Burgers. Beer. Televisions. Trivia. One thing that sets this restaurant apart from the others is its obvious obsession with, what some might call, inappropriate jokes. Just prepare for sexual humor on the table top and a lot of grease dripping on the plate.
Kai Thai Arguably the best sushi in town, Kai Thai sits nestled away in the storefront neighboring Walmart. Try their boat of sushi for a memorable (and slightly expensive) experience. It is perfect for splitting with a group of friends.
Duke’s It’s Friday night, but the overcrowded, dirty bars downtown are not the only options for weekend fun. Duke’s Lounge & Dawg House on Lake Sinclair is a quaint, little country bar where true Milledgevillians choose to party. Get away from classmates and roommates and head to the lake this weekend.
Lieu’s Peking Yet another Asian restaurant with a Milledgeville address. This one, located near Big Lots on 441, gets its fame from its cheap yet tasty Chinese cuisine. A favorite is the bottomless fried rice for just $1 more. Go with a friend or a date and split a meal for a satisfying use of hard-to-come-by cash.
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newer addition to the Milledgeville scene, this sandwich joint can easily be missed on the east side of 441. Some say they are a bit overpriced when their menu fails to be anything special. But the restaurant is still a hot place for students and teachers who need a quick lunch break out of downtown.
Judy’s Country Kitchen This country hangout is an obvious site near Zaxby’s. Go to Judy’s to satisfy that soul food craving, even if some say that the price is a little exorbitant for a plate of fried chicken and mac and cheese. Pay for the experience, and enjoy their all-you-can-eat buffet. It might become a favorite southern cooking go-to.
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El Tequila This one of many Mexican food places in Milledgeville takes the trophy from many Georgia College students. It’s a little off the radar, as it’s located on a back road in between Highway 441 and State Road 29. But, it’s so loved and frequented by GC’s 20-somethings that it even has received a nickname. Be sure to try El Amigo and Pueblos and make a final decision for first place.
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Is downtown dining really worth it?
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(and I’m always h) Angela Moryan @traveling_ang Of course, anything is better than the Max. I mean, don’t get me wrong, the Max fed me for the majority of my freshman and sophomore years. Their variety is a plus, and their barbeque and fried chicken days are
always something to get excited about. And, we can’t forget to be grateful for the dish return feature, especially if you live in an apartment without the luxury of a dishwasher. But the long lines and the expensive meal plans are rarely worth the heartache. So, what’s the next option? Downtown. The restaurants that span Hancock and Wayne Streets are always crowded with families, students and faculty from Georgia College. Lines of hungry people constantly snake around
tables and booths at Barberitos. The Brick’s waiting area benches are always occupied o n w eek en d nig h ts . SweeTreats usually has a mob enjoying their frozen treats outside the door. Many complain about the prices of these establishments, saying that the food and, oftentimes, the wait is not worth the cash. But the convenience of these restaurants seems to trump these complaints most of the time, keeping the college crowds flowing through the doors. So, is heading downtown for dinner worth the $10? Is
it better to just hop into a car and head north for more options? The answer is no. Yes, Highway 441 is full of dining gold mines, whether that be large chain restaurants or little momand-pop’s. Yes, the Mexican of El Tequila and El Amigo is arguably more tasty and less expensive than Barberitos or Gringos. Hibachi Express might have a more appealing menu for those on a tight budget, and Kai Thai might attract serious sushi lovers. But the differences are so minute that it’s not worth
the extra gas to get there. L e t ’s face it. Milledgeville isn’t a real hotspot for extraordinary cuisine. All the Asian places honestly taste about the same, and there really isn’t a major difference between the Mexican options. Sure, everyone has their preferences and their goto’s. But the guacamole is still going to be made with avocados and cost extra, and fried rice is pretty hard to mess up. The burgers are all greasy, and every pizza joint claims to be the best in town. The $10 you spend at
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recommendation of the week College students like to act like the 20-something age on their birth certificate automatically graduates them from Pixar and Disney products. But when the drama and repetition of “Gilmore Girls” and “Friends” becomes stale, try out Disney’s 2012 animated flick, “Wreck-It Ralph.” This two-hour adventure follows Ralph, a video game bad guy who is tired of losing to the good guy. His quest lies in proving to
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Disney, 2012 everyone that he has what it takes to be a hero. The film earned rave reviews both commercially and critically when it premiered in late 2012. It was nominated for both the Golden Globe and
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. If both parties are mature enough to watch and enjoy a children’s movie, “WreckIt Ralph is the perfect, carefree date night choice. Try it out when a night of relaxation and light humor is needed. Or, use the award-winning animation as a procrastination tactic. Either way, it is definitely worth putting on your watch list.
Friday, Aug. 28 from 1-3 p.m. on Clarke Street
Heavy Rock Pop takes root at Buffs Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11 p.m. at Buffington’s
Amici gives you Hendrix Saturday, Aug. 29 at Amici
Environmental comedy comes to Black Box Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. in Campus Black Box Theatre
Swing over to Centennial Mondays at 8 p.m. in Centennial Center
The Brick is easily what you’ll end up spending at Chili’s or Stacked. The atmosphere of downtown is lost when you turn those wheels towards the lake. Downtown is where students congregate. It’s where the history of Milledgeville was made. It’s the heart of our city and of our college community. The true spirit of the student body lives downtown. So, enjoy what our main streets have to offer, and remember, you can’t get much better than that.
Drop over to the offices on Clarke Street for some free food, free prizes and free fun. Enjoy an early Friday afternoon block party sponsored by the University.
Decatur’s jam band, The Bitteroots, will come to Milly for a night of rock and blues. Try out this Georgia star for a mixed-music Saturday night.
Head on over to Amici Saturday night for a “Jimi Hendrix Experience” concert presented by the Athensbased band, Gimme Hendrix.
The Department of Theatre and Dance collaborates with GC Shades of Green in a presentation of “Don’t Flush It,” teaching students how to be more eco-friendly.
Discover a love for classic swing dancing with GC’s Swing Dance Club. Go to get some exercise, hang out with friends or fall in love with a dancing partner.
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BoozeCats take BierFest Kelsey Richardson @gcsunade
Kelsey Richardson/ Senior Photographer Above: We toast to Deutschland at last weekend’s Bierfest in Atlanta. Right: Recent GC graduate JK Mundy enjoys unlimited beer from Germany with fellow Bobcats.
Backyard Brewery Kelsey Richardson @gcsunade Parked in the woods near Lake Sinclair, beakers, glass jugs and funnels lay in the trunk of 22-year-old Austin Payne’s car. This is no drug operation. Payne follows a different path, the path of a beer brewer. Before Payne moved to Milledgeville in 2013, he lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he met his inspiration for making beer -- his supervisor David Uhl. Payne’s supervisor was a true organic man; he gathered his own honey, killed his own meat and brewed his own beer “I just thought that was the coolest thing and wanted to try it for myself,” Payne said. “He helped me every step of the way with my beer-making process.” Depending on what type of beer a person wants to create, the brewing process can vary. Payne bought
his beer brewing kit online, which included the equipment and ingredients. Every beer making process begins with heating up a jug of water. Once the water transitions into a rolling boil, grains and malt is then added. This method is called mashing. Mashing activates the malt enzymes, hydrates the barley and then transforms the grain starches into fermentable sugars. The temperature of the mash can be adjusted to customize the beer’s taste. Payne recommends not letting the temperature fluctuate because one slip in degrees can alter the course of the beer and potentially ruin it. After an hour in the masher, the mixture is then drained and transferred into another container. “It’s basically like tea, just like you would steep leaves, you do the same after mashing,” Payne said. The brewer now must bring the drained liquid, or in beer terms “wort,” to a rolling boil and let it continue to boil for an hour.
Once the hour is up, the real fun begins. At different time intervals while the liquid boils, the brewing process calls for separate ingredients. After 20 minutes, Payne adds centennial to the mixture and then after another twenty minutes, he throws in Amarillo. He makes a couple of more additions, adding different hops, and then he puts the unfermented beer into its final glass jug. The mixture sits in the jug for about two weeks to ferment; afterwards, the beer is ready to drink. Payne’s batches usually make a case and end up turning into a dark, malty beer. “I’d like to get to the point where I become good at brewing, and I can sell it,” Payne said. “I’m so for homemade beer making, I want to get the word out. If more people brewed their own beer in Milledgeville, maybe a couple of breweries would open up — that would be great”
For those wanting to remain content with IPAs, Bud Light and other beer flavored water, do not subject your taste buds to the wonders of German beer. Last Saturday, German BierFest set up its tents in Atlanta for an afternoon of beer testing, bratwurst eating and polka dancing. The festival originally started in 2003 to dedicate a day to embrace German c u l t u r e . B i e r F e s t ’s popularity quickly evolved into a celebration hosting thousands of beer enthusiasts. Beer that’s nearly impossible to find at people’s usual liquor stores, engulfed Woodruff Park in a blanket of centuries-old brews. I entered the festival expecting to sacrifice a chunk of my paycheck to the beckoning calls of
German beer. Once my ticket was paid for, a man handed me a small beer glass. Tents upon tents of different types of beer greeted me as I walked through the entrance. Attendees lined up with the same beer glass in hand, and without receiving payment, the festival workers filled up the people’s glasses. At that moment, I realized that my little glass had the power to access German beer—unlimited German beer. The festival graced attendees with a plethora of 40 different types of German beer, and my mission was to try them all. Spaten, Warsteiner and Krombacker were just a few of the beer brands that blessed the premises. Darks beers, lagers, pilsners, the selection overwhelmed my eagerness to tackle them all. Despite the glorious selection, Köstriker Schwartzbier seduced me the most with its shockingly smooth malty taste and
smoky aroma. What’s a good beer without the complementary powers of delicious food? The quality of the beer didn’t overshadow the value of the festival’s food. The vendors provided delicious signature German dishes like sauerkraut, bratwurst, weiner schnitzel and potato salad. With the encouragement of friends and the help of German food, I managed to meet half my goal of beer tasting, provided I couldn’t stop drinking my favorite Schwartzbier. Let’s hope next year my tolerance and liver will improve, so I can experience the full marvel of BierFest. For those interested in getting your hands on German beer or experiencing German culture without having to travel to Germany, I recommend visiting Helen, Georgia during Oktoberfest. The small German town offers authentic festivities from Sept. 10-13 and Sept. 17 to Nov. 1. Kelsey Richardson/ Senior Photographer Left: Payne brews his homemade beer with a simple funnel and glass jug. Right: Payne poses with a bottle from his last batch of beer.
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August 28. 2015 Taylor Hembree, Editor-in-Chief Taylor Hembree @gcsunade Tabling. Tabling has become a word that everyone sighs at when it is said. The college campus has taken a simple noun and turned it to a despicable verb, tabling. Tabling sucks, and isn’t fun, except for when you’re doing it with your friends. Cheesy, I know. But, tabling has been beneficial in bonding, venting and gossiping. The ever elusive tabling has indeed become useful. Not only is it somewhat fun, it is beneficial to organizations. We stand out there in the scorching
heat every Friday and Monday and give out issues of The Colonnade. However, recently we have noticed a growing trend: barely anyone WANTS to take the paper. At homecoming, tabling is popular and people (occasionally) want to pass to by to get the free koozies, candy and food that the organizations are handing out. However, when it comes to a newspaper, no one cares. The staff realizes that many students do not read the paper, let alone care about the news. We get that. What we do is for the people who WANT to be informed, who WANT to know what’s going on, who WANT to be intelligent
citizens of Georgia College and who DON’T want to be ignorant . While tabling, it’s come to my attention that many students don’t WANT those things. OK, so don’t read the paper, but if you’re going to continue going around be uninformed about the state of the university, events on campus or people that you see in class everyday, at least have the decency to take the paper from our hands. Throw it away later. Use it to doodle on in class. Use it as a napkin after you eat Chick-fil-A. I don’t care, just take a paper. Who knows, you may see your face on a page and decide to crack open the age old tradition that is reading the college newspaper.
First week as a freshman: lessons and rules Katey Rea @gcsunade
Just over a week ago, I moved into my room at The Village Georgia College to begin my journey as a college freshman. I’ve spent the past months stalking my potential roommates on social media and spending too much money at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond. When Aug. 13 finally came, I was excited and apprehensive, but mostly, I was ready to see where this year
would take me. Here’s me, looking back on my first week at GC, my observations, questions and concerns for those of you who are probably way more informed about GC and college life than me. No. 1: College students will basically do anything for a free T-shirt. Within the past week, I’ve signed up for apps, given away my email address and phone number to strangers, liked pages on Facebook, and more, all with the intention of gaining a free T-shirt. And, to be honest, I regret nothing. At this
point, I’m almost convinced that many college students would participate in sketchy scientific experiments or give away their social security number if it meant they would be given a free T-shirt. No. 2: Getting on and off the shuttles is intense, especially around “rush hours.” I live in the Village and lack a car, which means I’ve ridden the shuttles basically every day. For some reason, these buses reach their maximum capacity around certain times, often quite quickly. After one of my classes, every day without fail, there is
a mob waiting as the shuttle arrives. You can practically feel the tension in this mob, eagerly crowding and slowly, but surely, beginning to move closer to the shuttle as students exit. Often, there are not enough seats to accommodate the students. Once the bus driver informs the awaiting mob of this unfortunate news, there is usually a collective groan as the mob backs away with greedy, zombie-like eyes staring into the windows, hungry for a seat and an escape from the unbearable heat. No. 3: The food at the Max makes me sad. However,
considering how much meal plans cost, I’m just going to load my plate with breadsticks and get my money’s worth of the mediocre food. No. 4: Nearly all of my professors insisted to be referred to by their first name. Although I realize I’m sort of an adult now, it feels weird. I can’t call someone by their first name who could be my mom or my grandfather. Sorry. All things considered, I’ve had a pretty great first few weeks of college, and I’m excited to keep going. I think I’m even starting to get the hang of this (maybe).
Hey, that was a damn good rush video
Colonnade editor speaks out about the Alabama sorority video
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE WEEK: JOHN DILLON
WRITER OF THE WEEK: SAM JONES
John Dillon @gcsunade For those of you who don’t know, The University of Alabama’s Alpha Phi released its annual recruitment video, something just about every sorority in the nation does. But what’s a little bit different about this one is the total uproar that this video has caused. An op-ed from www.AL.com stated the video was, “Worse for women than Donald Trump.” You want to know what this video looks like to me? A bunch of girls having fun. You guys, It’s a sorority recruitment video, and it features exactly what you would expect: pretty girls, glitter, dancing and slow motion video. Maybe
some cheesy music too. Pretty much the bare necessities of a recruitment video here. I’m no greek life expert, but I don’t think you need to be to see that the purpose of any recruitment video is to attract new members. Nobody’s being objectified here. They’re just trying to attract new members. Anyone who says this video is
“Nobody’s being objectified here. They’re just trying to attract new members. ”
John Dillon, Photo Editor
“objectifying” might as well say all of the other sorority recruitment videos are too. What makes it so objectifying? Was it the glitter? The slow motion video? Is it because they were pretty? It didn’t show binge-drinking, sex, keg stands or drug use. Just some sorority girls prancing around in slow motion. Is this really what we’re offended by? What about how ISIS just released a video of them burying explosives only to detonate them when prisoners are placed over them? Remember reading about that chemical explosion in China that killed 114 people and might have poisoned the air? Or the former Subway spokesperson, Jared Fogle, recently pleading guilty to having sex with a minor and having child porn? Five dollar footlong anyone? C’mon guys.
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Love & Listen
Colonnade staffer writes about her life experiences with loving herself and others. Abigail Dillon @ AbigailD6 Whenever we are going through some negative experience in our lives, we all think we are the only ones suffering. This is caused by our narcissistic society. We g e t m a d a t people who say they are “depressed” or have “anxiety.” People don’t want to address that because as our culture, we are stressed, anxious and pressured to succeed no matter what. We shy away from telling others how we feel, whether it’s about them or just being honest about how our weekends went. We are so closed as a society. Though we seem to post every bit of our lives on social media, there is always a truth lacking. We don’t allow others in because we don’t think they will understand. We hold others at arm’s length. We live in a world where everyone is judgmental because sin is in the world, yet we all sin. Why judge others for something you struggle with as well? Nobody’s perfect. Sometimes I want to scream and cry because I feel so alone in this world. A world where I am forced
to feel happy and act as if everything is right in my life. Let me tell you a secret, NO ONE HAS IT ALL TOGETHER! It may look like some people live glorious lives on social media, but it can be the exact opposite. We share what the world expects us to share. We get mad at people who complain too much on social media, but we also get mad when people post too many pictures from their weddings, or babies or anything else that gives them happiness. It seems we are constantly competing to see who has the better life. Nobody wants to post about their contemplation of suicide, their alcoholism or addiction to painkillers. Fear of appearing weak and unstable plagues our society. Throughout high school, I constantly struggled with trying to act like my mother, colleagues and teachers expected me to. I was a Dillon after all. All of these expectations and low self-esteem caused by my shortcomings lead me to cut myself. Even though I was still homeschooled, I struggled with depression and anxiety, yet no one really knew because when in public, smiles were on, laughs were practiced and achievements were showcased.
I have taken antianxiety medicine and antidepressants for over a year now. It is helping. However, you wouldn’t know that unless I told you because you would never know from my exterior. So many people I have known have succumbed to the darkness hidden within. These beautiful people were lost to us because they couldn’t show their struggles. If they did, judgment of friends, family and strangers would surely occur. Even if someone isn’t clinically diagnosed, we are all struggling with something. We all have our problems and issues. We can all help each other out. That is what the body of Christ is there for. We are a support system for each other. Leading by example, we don’t have it all together; we shouldn’t have to pretend we do. By opening up, we open doors for others to share their stories. We can save lives just by listening. There is not a universal measuring stick where you compete against everyone else. There is only you and God, and he already loves you to the moon and back; you have to learn to love yourself. Let others know you are there for them. Please.
taylor hembree: My name is Taylor Hembree and I’m the editor in chief of the Colonnade. colonnade: If you could change your name, would you? hembree: No, nahhhh. Because my name is ambiguous, it could be a guy or a girl. It’s really fun when I email people and don’t send them a picture of me, and they respond and call me a he, instead of a her. colonnade: If you could live anywhere, where would you live? hembree: Probably Tybee, let’s be real. colonnade: Tell me the most embarrassing phase
of your life. hembree: In middle school I used to wear these sweat suits that match on the top and the bottom and they had dance sayings all over them. Because I was really big into dancing. It was a graphic tee and sweatpants that were coordinating. That was great. Great time in my life. colonnade: If you were invited to be on a talk show, which one do you think it would be? hembree: Probably Jerry Springer. Some drama or something behind it. colonnade: What’s your spirit animal?
hembree: My spirit animal is honestly myself in this one picture of me from Savannah. I have these Jesus glasses on. And they have reflections of Jesus in them and they’re really trippy and I have an elephant scarf on and I’m in Savannah and my life was great. That’s one of them. But also Stevie Nicks. hembree: I hope to make people feel good about themselves and leave them with a smile on their face, a happier day after I leave. Just to be a genuine positive spirit in their lives. That’s what I hope to leave with people.
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The film industry strikes back Andrew Podo @podostick Moviegoers in 2015 have raved, ranted and spent literal mountains of money on cinematic masterpieces such as “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and “Jurassic World.” Oh, and we’re all excited about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and the newest “Vacation” remake. Starting to notice a trend? The movie market is becoming saturated with sequels, reboots and spinoffs galore. There are still a few hidden gems of
originality from time to time, but they’re few and far between. And more often than not, they’re marginalized by big-budget blockbusters that are more about explosions and pretty women than interesting narratives (yes, I’m looking at you Michael Bay.) Not that there’s anything wrong with sequels or summer popcorn flicks. After all, I think “Empire Strikes Back” is the best Star Wars movie. And the only correct answer to the question, “what is the best Schwarzenegger movie?” is “Terminator 2: Judgement Day.” (Though I may accept “Total Recall” if I’m feeling generous.) But nowadays, the sequels almost always
seem so formulaic and dry. They’re safe movies designed to bring in a large crowd. And the problem is, it’s working. If we’re going to spend $10 on a ticket, another $15 on popcorn and $7 more on a coke, we want to know that we’re going to see something good enough. I miss the days when fantastic, small budget movies were screened somewhere besides your hipster, small film festival and that one arthouse cinema that sells PBR and moustache wax. I miss the days when people saw movies because they didn’t know what to expect. But hey, I guess I’ll just stick to Netflix for now.
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#Nationaldogday doesn’t mix with zoophobia Taylor Hembree @gcsunade My entire life I have been terrified of dogs. I know, crazy concept. How can someone be petrified of a cute, little, cuddly puppy? Well, from my 21 years of life, I seem to be the ONLY person that people have met that’s scared of dogs. It all started when I was three. My grandma, my cousin and I were walking around her neighborhood. I was driving my Barbie car, and my cousin and grandma were walking beside me. All of the sudden, my Barbie car ran out of batteries, so I had to push it up this a big hill back to my grandma’s house. Well, in the process of getting home, a little black dog came around the corner and jumped on me. Being about three feet tall, the dog scratched all the way down
both of my legs. After he jumped on me, I ran for my life. I mean I SPRINTED back to my grandma’s house. While I ran, the dog was steadily chasing after me. I ran inside, slammed the door and went straight to the farthest room from the entrance while bawling my eyes out. My grandpa came in and held me as I cried because I couldn’t seem to explain why I was so upset. Why this moment has stuck with me, I will never understand. But three-yearold Taylor must have been terrified for her life because that moment of such intense fear has sparked a phobia in my life that I will never make sense of. Whenever I meet people, I have to immediately tell them of my fear because if they have animals in their house, I’m crippled by that discovery and suddenly can’t ever visit unless the animal is completely out of my site.
If I see an unleashed dog running around, my immediate reaction is to run or go somewhere that the animal cannot be. This has been a serious struggle for me because my brain completely shuts off. It’s like I have no control over my body because my brain goes into complete panic mode. I have run out into a street before not looking because a tiny toy poodle was chasing after me. My phobia is not a joke. I have gotten questioned by everyone in my life at least once about my fear. Yes, I am serious. Yes,
I’ve gone to counseling. Yes, I think dogs are cute and adorable. No, you’re probably not going to be the ONE person out of every single person in my life to get me over my fear. I am aware the animal won’t hurt me. It doesn’t matter how cute they are, I am still afraid. I don’t fully understand why I am afraid, I just am. And yes, it does hurt whenever you make fun of me because I am afraid of something that you love so dearly. I wish I could change that, but so far, that hasn’t happened.
Here’s to having a future of jobs Taylor Hembree @gcsunade My parents always told me, “do something you love, but make money because if you do something you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life”. Often times, we think of jobs as something we hate
going to, something that we have to do on a daily basis, dragging ourselves out of bed to get ready and make ourselves go to this hell hole of an occupation every single day Some people love their job and consider it the best thing in their lives. These people have done it right. Whether they have made the best out of a situation, are in the career field that they love, have
awesome co-workers or have chosen to pursue their dreams and make their passions their work, the people that are in love with what they do on a daily basis seem to be the happiest. In my little job experience, I have not considered my job the best thing in my life, nor would want to make a career out of the jobs I have had. This being said, I genuinely hope that after college, I can
get a job that I have dreamed of having. A job where my passions can soar, a job where I can be creative and where my brain thrives because after college, I plan on continuing my education; my education of life, living and breathing the ‘real world’. With that, here’s to the hopes, dreams and achievements that will create the way for me and my bright future.
Colonnade editor talks about life changes. Taylor Hembree @gcsunade Today someone said to me: “High school Taylor would be like ‘what the hell’ at the college Taylor” High school me would have NEVER joined a sorority. In fact, I had one girlfriend that I confided in. Surprisingly enough, we are that rare friendship that has survived the inevitable long distance college years. College me has learned the hard way that girlfriends are essential. All of my guy friends that I had in high school that “didn’t cause drama”, have caused drama. The guys that I considered ‘just friends’ from college turned out to not be ‘just friends’. In fact is that even a thing anymore? C’mon guys, I just wanna watch a football game and drink a beer. High school me wouldn’t have advocated for equality. My parents are strong republicans, so I was taught that issues such as gay marriage were black and white. College me is open minded to people
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of every background. Why hate when you can appreciate? High school me would never stay out til 2am on weekdays. College me has fun staying out. Carpe diem, YOLO, live fast & all that good stuff. High school me would doubt every move I made, would question everything I said, I would be strung out, I would say ‘what if’ to every single move I made, I wouldn’t hook up with boys, I probably wouldn’t even flirt with boys and I sure as hell wouldn’t be in Milledgeville and not attending college at UGA. College me is more confident in my decisions, okay with my decisions and I realize that what happens, happens. I flirt with boys if I think they’re cute, I worry less about what I say, I don’t have the same friends, I have friends who value me. College me understands people and has empathy, college me is who I wanted to be in high school, but never had the balls to be. So, if you say that I have changed, my response would be, ‘yeah, I have, thank goodness’.
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August 28, 2015 Katie Skogen, Editor
The Colonnade Speaks Out
Two Roanoke Virginia news affiliates, a reporter and a photographer, were fatally shot on a live broadcast Wednesday. As journalists, we speak about the tragic loss.
“For the love of God, dont give the assaliant any attention.”
“I think it’s a shame people can’t do their jobs without fearing for their lives.”
“As terrifying as this is, we as journalist must carry on and honor those we lost.”
Nick Landon, news editor
Derek Roberts, sports editor
John Dillon, “As someone who wants to be involved with broadcasting, it absolutely terrifies me that someone would try to send a message by using a live broadcast as a means for promoting their insanity.”
“It’s a sad day for journalism whenever we lose a fellow lover of news. We absolutely cannot ignore what happened.”
Taylor Hembree, editor-in-chief
“The fact that the videos of these senseless killings are so easily accessible is an entirely separate story and equally important.”
Angela Moryan, entertainment editor
Sam Jones, assistant sports editor “It’s a tragedy but we can’t glorify it.”
Andrew Podo, assistant news editor
“It’s a horrific event that I never want to see happen again.“
Caleb Shorthouse, designer
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“It’s a senseless tragedy.”
Kelsey Richardson, assistant entertainment editor
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Georgia College Gardening Club The club works to promote sustainability and a greener lifestyle. They are opening their community garden this year. Every club meeting consists of learning more tips and tricks in gardening, as well as outings to work in the community garden. The club has a workday this Saturday to help build raised beds for their garden. What is the most interesting part of your job? “Well they tell me it’s going to be all the new people to meet. People from all over the world come to Milledgeville. There was a man in this morning from Illinois.” –Tamara Hendricks
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Downtown office lends hand to low-income community Non-profit local organization Overview Inc. seeks student volunteers to help in numerous outreach programs that will benefit Middle Georgia Katie Skogen @gcsunade A small brick building located in downtown Milledgeville is a beacon of hope for low-income families and individuals in Middle Georgia. Inside the building, there are only eight full time staff, but they help hundreds of individuals every year. Executive Director Wanda Addeo manages Overview Inc., a community outreach program that assists lowincome families across 15 counties in Middle Georgia. The company began as a non-profit organization, but has since accepted federal and state government grants for its many programs. However, the company is volunteer based, and is looking for more help. “It’s a really fun place to work at,” senior mass communication major Abigail Dillon said. “And
I wish more people knew about it.” Overview Inc. offers aid through a multitude of outreach programs. The Foster Grandparent Program works with lowincome adults ages 55 and over, volunteering at facilities and helping with
is to initiate home energy improvement measures to homes like caulking and insulation, and it reduces the client’s heating bill. This program is funded by the Governor’s Office of Energy Resources and works with low-income families, particularly the
“We can make a huge impact on these clients.”
Wanda Addeo, Executive Director special needs children. Volunteers are provided with a stipend for their participation. In addition to the program, Overview Inc. also operates the Baldwin Senior Center. One of their most prominent programs is the low-income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The goal of the program
elderly and handicapped. T h e WA P c a n significantly help members’ electric costs, “We had a client that we reduced an air leakage in their home by about 60 percent,” Addeo said. Another project Overview Inc. oversees is the Energy Assistance Program, which is only
offered in the winter for low-income families. EAP provides the recipients with a large stipend to help provide heating and electricity throughout the winter. Overview Inc. is comprised of eight full-time staff members, so they rely heavily on volunteers to help assist around the office and in the field. “We have volunteers help with paperwork packets and such, and we are hoping to have more in-field volunteers,” Addeo said. Anyone can volunteer, but to work in the field, one must submit to a background check. The office is located at 120 South Jefferson St., and they are open Monday– Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are always needed, and Addeo strongly encourages anyone to join. “We can make a huge impact on those clients,” Addeo said. “A long term impact.”
Programs offered by Overview Inc. Energy Assistance Program - provides heating assistance to low-income families Weatherization Assistance Program - provides aide for those un able to afford energy costs and in conserving energy Foster Grandparents - provides part-time opportunities for those 55 and older Aging Program - home delivery meal service Minor Home Repair - provides interior and exterior repairs to those who cannot afford or are able to do them themselves Community Services Block Grant - provides heating assistance to low-income families
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Photo courtesy of Overview, Inc. Senior mass communication major Abigail Dillon, poses with executive director Wanda Addeo after an interview on Z97.7.
Photo courtesty of Overview, Inc. Overview Inc. volunteer and Addeo pose in front of the booth at First Friday in downtown Milledgeville in order to bring awareness to the community about all the good that the company is doing for Middle Georgia.
Pitch Meeting: When: August 31 Where: Chappell 113 Time: 5 p.m.