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The Colonnade Friday, October 31, 2008
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GCSU receives a grant to support awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving. Page 3
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Picky Eaters
The barbecue judges spice up Sweetwater. Page 9
Through her eyes
Artist Jess Parks discusses the inspiration behind her work. Page 9
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The city says: Move on out! By Chelsea Thomas Senior Reporter At the City Hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28 many passionate students and community members wrestled with the issue of Ordinance 0-0609205. It seems the only thing both sides could agree upon was their love and appreciation of Milledgeville. After many heartfelt pleas from GCSU students and strong rebuttals from the community, the amendment to the ordinance was denied. The denial of the proposed amendment to Ordinance 0-0609-205 means numerous GCSU students will be left homeless come the beginning of November. The amendment would have modified “the Land Development Code to allow group residence as a special use within SFR and SFR1 districts within the historic district.” SFR and SFR1 districts imply the area around GCSU campus; therefore, students could
have had the chance to continue living in houses if they complied with strict regulations. However, now with the original ordinance, Ordinance 0-0609-205, being enforced everyone living in “singlefamily” housing in historic downtown, or other designated neighborhoods, with three or more unrelated residents will be breaking the law. One of the passionate students who spoke to the Mayor Council in favor of the amendment was Suzy Spiccia, a GCSU student whose home is directly affected by the implementation of this ordinance. “I am a huge activist of Milledgeville,” said Spiccia, “but when you start taking away the community, which is clearly founded in the homes, you take away the reputation of the community that affects Milledgeville as a whole.”
What you should know Ordinance 0-0609205
Known as the amendments to “The Land Development Code of the City Penalties of Milledgeville, A fine reaching up to Georgia”, places $1,000 for the renter constraint on the or individual inhabnumber of unrelated itant per night, an persons allowed imprisonment term to reside in houses or public service zoned for singleassignment by local family use. officials.
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Bobby Gentry / Senior Photographer Incumbent John Barrow (left) debates opponent John Stone for Georgia’s 12th District seat before a student panel. The debate was the first time the candidates faced each other.
By Ana Maria Lugo Senior Reporter GCSU hosted the two Twelfth District congressional candidates in a debate Monday night in the University Banquet Room hosted by American Democracy Project and the Rhetoric Department. Incumbent John Barrow, a democrat; and republican John Stone took questions that GCSU faculty and students prepared for the pair’s first debate. A student panel was on hand to ask questions, while senior rhetoric major Paul Besham served as moderator.
Over the course of an hour, the candidates debated topics such as healthcare, the economy, education, and the war on terror. Barrow, from Savannah, has spent the last four years as the representative from the district. Stone, of Augusta, repeatedly declared that it was time for a change in the seat and that Barrow had accomplished little in his two terms in congress. “We need a change after four years of my opponent in the Congress… we have an ecomomy that is collapsing on us.
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Democratic senatorial candidate Jim Martin appeared at a forum at GCSU on Oct. 23, only a day after his Republican opponent incumbent, Senator Saxby Chambliss, gave a speech in the same room. Martin, though he arrived 15 minutes late, started by giving a short speech, and then took questions from audience members on a variety of questions. Martin criticized Senator Chambliss for engaging in negative attack ads, stating that he wanted an election based on issues. Martin defended his use of negative advertising, calling them “comparative ads” and labeling Chambliss’s ads “outrageous lies.” He also spoke on economic issues, criticizing the approach taken by the Bush administration and particularly the $700 billion “bailout” bill. Martin also called for the American people to “recognize that mistakes have been made.” He called the current economic crisis a sign of “the failure of topdown economics,” but
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African-American center finds new home By Claire Dykes Staff Writer GCSU announced plans earlier this month to renovate the historic Sallie Davis House to make it into an African-American cultural center. The Sallie Davis Foundation, along with GCSU, has teamed up to ensure that the house, and the woman it is named after, will not lose their legacy. The dilapidated building resides at 301 Clark St., next to the Napier parking lot entrance. “The Sallie Davis House is the 1890
home of African-American education pioneer Sallie Ellie Davis, who taught academics as well as life skills to African-American children in Milledgeville. Davis owned the house from 1912 until her death in 1950,” according to a recent press release by The Georgia Trust. The Georgia Trust, an organization that promotes Georgia’s historic preservation, recently added the Sallie Davis House to its 2009 “Places in Peril” list. “The ‘Places in Peril’ program seeks to identify significant historic, archaeological
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Lissa Speer / Staff Photographer Boarded windows and dilapidated wood are all that’s left of the historic Sallie Davis House off of Clark St. GCSU and The Sallie Davis Foundation are teaming up to turn the historic house into an African-American cultural center.
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SGA BEAT By Ryan DelCampo Staff Reporter SGA Minutes Old Business Bill #2 proposed to allocate $1000 to the GCSU chapter of CMENC (Collegiate Musical Educators National Conference) to offset some gas, hotel, and parking expenses for the mandatory January event. The bill passed unanimously 25-0-0. Bill #3 proposed to allocate another $1000 to the GCSU Exercise Science Club to offset some registration fees as well as gas and lodging expenses for the upcoming Southeast Regional Conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The bill passed unanimously 25-0-0. New Business Resolution #3, concerning the conversion of 230 general residence parking spots to “upperclassmen parking,” was read to the senators. However, further discussion was tabled until next week for the purpose of hearing University Parking opinions. Resolution #4, a proposition to regulate smoking zones and enforcement of smoking policy, was discussed by senators. The resolution would expand upon Georgia law 16-12-2 to set illegal smoking zones to 30 ft. from any university building door, with a $100-$500 fine for misdemeanor offenses. If passed, the bill would also place responsibility on university departments to move or remove ashtrays and inform students of the new policy. Further discussion for the resolution was tabled until next week to hear informed and varied opinions on the topic. Announcements Any group interested in becoming interested in becoming a RSO can apply at http://info.gcsu.edu/intranet/campuslife/. There is a reminder on the campus announcements section of MyCats. City Hall meeting regarding zoning restrictions followed the Zoning Committee’s recommendation: the law, effective in November, will make having 3 or less unrelated people living in any house in historic Milledgeville illegal. The students’ proposition to apply for a license if they had enough parking spots for every resident was not voted on by the council.
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Grant awarded for awareness GCSU to partner with Georgia Highway safety, funds granted to warn against dangers of alcohol and driving By Kelsie Funk Staff Writer For the fifth consecutive year, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) presented GCSU an $8,200 grant in order to promote awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving. “The Young Adult Program Grant is given to universities that have a goal to reduce fatalities on the road. While speeding is a major cause of these fatalities, the school has chosen to focus its efforts on reducing alcohol-related deaths,” said Dr. Barbara Funke, a professor in the department of kinesiology and director of GCSU’s alcohol awareness programs. In a state where 36 percent of accident fatalities were alcohol-related, the grant will further enable the school’s efforts in reducing that number, one person at a time. The money will go to GCSU’s “Safe and Sound” program, which includes the student peer education organization, P.A.W.S.: Peers Advocating Wellness Successfully and other campus initiatives focused on reducing high-risk alcohol use and promoting seatbelt use. “The money from the grant is used in a variety of ways. Printed materials are
purchased, brochures are purchased, as well as giveaways. All of these help us provide information for college age young adults meet the stated GOHS mission goals,” said Chris Lamphere, counselor and coordinator of alcohol and other drug education. The money will also go into funding the different awareness events on campus like the recent Alcohol Awareness Week and other activities that are not budgeted by GCSU or the Board of Regents. GCSU has partnered with the Bacchus Network, a non-profit organization that actively promotes student leadership on healthy and safe lifestyle decisions. Another portion of the money from the grant, will finance the training of GCSU students under the Bacchus system. “We believe the peer education model is the most effective form of prevention,” said Funke. There are currently 18 students signed up to begin training with the Bacchus Network on Friday. They will become nationally certified peer educators and will have a platform to speak to students across the campus about safety and prevention. Some students have already become
involved with alcohol awareness on campus. “We are surveying a randomly selected class about alcohol and drug use as well as other risky behaviors. This is part of the core survey and is administered every two years,” said Suzy Eissner, a GCSU senior and one of the 18 who will be trained as a peer educator. “We will also be hosting a conference in February for peer educators.” The GOHS chose GCSU as a recipient for the grant based on the demographics of the school and community, statistics about alcohol-related issues and the objectives that the school set and planned to meet if the money was granted to them. According to Lamphere, the mission of the GOHS has been to educate the public on traffic safety and facilitate the implementation of programs that reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on the Georgia roadways. They recognized GCSU’s commitment to safety, and accordingly, rewarded them the money. Lamphere summed up the commitment of the faculty and students in one sentence. “Our goal is to help students make wise decision in relationship to driving and their safety,” Lamphere said.
Milledgeville festival still sweet By Ashley Murphy Staff Writer
This past weekend, Milledgeville hosted the fifth annual Sweetwater Festival. The festival brought several different forms of entertainment, arts and crafts, and great food to the streets of downtown Milledgeville, and it offered something for people of all ages. People travel from all over middle Georgia to attend this high-spirited event and can always expect a good time. The BBQ Cook-off was the first
event to start off the weekend and it began on Thursday. People set up tents and cooked all night and into the weekend, despite the bad weather on Friday. People traveled from all over to compete in this competition, which offered $13,000 in cash and prizes for the winners. Music is one of the main draws that brings in the crowds and this year was no different. The Sweetwater Festival always provides different styles of music to appeal to the different listeners and this year’s line-up definitely includ-
ed a variety. The festival included musical performances by Bomb Chewey, Blackout Farmers, 120/80 Vocal Band, Oconee River Band and the Milledgeville Idol Winners. The headlining band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, topped off the night with a great show. Tyler Bryant, GCSU senior and avid music listener was really impressed by this year’s musical line-up.
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Ibrahim Al-Droushi, the Fulbright language teaching assistant for Arabic at GCSU, wanted to give the campus an inside look into his country, Oman. Last Tuesday afternoon, he gave a presentation titled, “A Look Into the Arab world” in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium, open for anyone interested in learning more about his Middle Eastern country. Al-Droushi mainly focused on his home country Oman, also known as the “land of the friendly people.” He was extremely passionate about the vibrant culture there. He spoke in great detail about Omani dress, climate, history, education, wild life, and much more. He showed many film clips which showed the beauty and liveliness of his country first hand. Some clips showed the landscape of Oman, including the picturesque beaches and sky high mountains. Other clips revealed the vibrant dress and other aspects of Taylor Ehramjian / Staff Photographer the excellently preserved traditions Ibrahim Al-Droushi, Fulbright Language Teaching Assisand culture. tant for Arabic, originally from Oman, speaks about Arab “Most students here don’t know culture and customs. anything about the Middle East. I landscapes of the country, and the culture wanted to change their point of view that has been conserved over the past years, about it,” Al-Droushi said. Shannon Scullion, one of Al-Droushi’s in hopes that people would be interested in students, agreed with her professor about seeing these attractions themselves. “I would love for them to maybe want most students not knowing much about Middle Eastern countries. Scullion attended the to come and visit my country,” Al-Droushi program to further her knowledge and found said. “I would like to attract visitors for tourism. We need to be exposed more to people the presentation to be very interesting. “I wouldn’t want people to have the as- that speak English. I want others to discover sumption that the Middle East is all just sand life in my country. It is very important for and camels and terrorists,” she said. “There them to see the way we treat other people in are just so many different cultures in the my country.” One student that attended Al-Droushi’s Middle East, and there are some really bad misconceptions about them. It was really presentation, José Guerra-Awe, spoke avidly cool to learn about the beaches and forests about how vital it is for us to be aware of that my professor has right near his house other cultures. “One of our great problems in this world and all the different types of people. I think is the feeling of isolation, but we are not it is great to be exposed to all that stuff.” Al-Droushi did not want people to just alone,” Guerra-Awe said. “Our ideas admire his country from afar. He hoped that are not the only ideas. The world is his presentation might inspire some students Arab World Page 5 to visit Oman. He highlighted the beautiful
Students experienced a day in the wheelchair, as GCSU celebrated National Disability Month. (Above) students play wheelchair basketball. A game that is a lot harder than it looks. Joshua Braswell (left) is on his way to a wheelchair obstacle course on campus. Challenges that were set up included doors without handicap buttons, small elevators with fast closing doors, small doorways, steep inclines and wheeling through a graveled area.
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Does Obama’s race matter in this election? By Stephanie Sorensen Staff Writer With the presidential election only a few days away, patrons across the United States are scrutinizing each candidate well beyond their issues. America has watched the debates, been bombarded by the media through biased news networks, and sorted through countless campaign strategies to pick the best candidate for president. This so called “landmark” election is paving new frontiers into the social spectrum. The end result of this election will either place the first black man as leader of the free world, or the first woman as vice president. Tuesday night, students of all ethnicities turned out to discuss racism’s role in the coming election for “Just Because He’s Black,” hosted by the Mu Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Neither candidate has campaigned based on race; in today’s society would most like to think racism does not play a role in the presidency. “We should vote for who will advance the nation as a whole,” said freshman SGA senator Evan Karanovich. “You can’t rush the first minority or female into the white house, it has to happen when the country is ready. Only then will our country become stronger.” Still, racism is apparent in everyday occurrences whether on a personal or political plane. On some level, people still acknowledge the differences of race based on family origins. The most influential factor in young voters is family influence, which leaves students to reevaluate
their political opinions. “Some still view people by color. Even in politics they find a candidate that makes them feel comfortable rather than spending the time to understand the candidates as a person.” said Ned Adkins, senior and moderator for the debate. Political scientists Mike Digby and Jerry Herbel opened the debate by explaining the demographics of the election and the importance of party lines. Polls are running close and the margin of error is razor thin posing the distracters of the elections, like race and gender may be effective enough to sway voters. “Racism does have an impact on voters,” said Digby, head of the political science department, “but party majority is the most defining factor.” Students throughout GCSU are voting early and absentee ballot because they are eager to have their voices heard despite racial and party lines. For the attentive public, party lines and issues are most influential on votes, but much of the inattentive public votes based on media spin, race, and regional bias. “Party affiliation will win out over racism,” said freshman Lucia Caltabiano. “I think that in the end, there is a desire for one’s beliefs to win out over differences between the races.” Aside from party association, are the social pressures to vote for your own race. The results of this election will no doubt be scrutinized based on partisan and racial perspectives. As the election reflects the growth of the nation through equality as a whole, it reflects more on an individual level. Other cultures and countries view the United States as a major superpower. While the election may divide us into parties, Americans can agree on equal opportunity despite race or gender. “How do you say he [Obama] is black?” said a student from Nepal in GCSU’s international program. “It is the content of the brain and heart that gives greatness to a man. The color black and white is in your eyes.” In a matter of weeks, America will have a new president, and the public will choose a new leader to advance the country through equality of all people to strengthen the nation.
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4 The Colonnade Debate Continued from Page 1... There is an open revolt against the people of this country,” Stone said. “Most places in the world, when there is a revolt going on it’s the people that revolt’s against the government. But here, our government is revolting against us… our federal government has ignored the wishes of the majority.” The Twelfth District spans 22 counties throughout the state, ranging from Augusta down to Savannah and across to Milledgeville and Vidalia. Students watched the hour long of intense debate between the candidates. Pre-debate, many students anticipated the reforms and platforms each candidate had to offer and many students had specific issues on mind. “Our local economics should be addressed for the most part, to find out how candidates will help the citizens locally to find jobs or help start a business,” Melanie Rhoden, a senior political science major, said. “They also need to maintain nonprofit and social services organizations, because with budget cuts those will be the first to go.” Many Students voiced the same concerns no matter what
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party they favored. “I don’t support a particular candidate, but I lean republican and conservative,” Faith Caigle, freshman special education major, said. “As a college student who will one day need to buy a house, I feel economics need to be addressed.” The debate focused, for the most part, on issues concerning that of the economy and energy due in part to the primacy of the issues. “The candidates need to address renewable energy, and I’d have to be crazy if I didn’t say economics too,” Anthony Votsis, a freshman political science major said. “ I’m asking for a lot, but I expect a lot.” Other topics explored included the candidates’ stance on education. “I think what we need to do is that government needs to provide support...as far as higher education is concerned,” Stone said. “We need to lower our education cost... lower the cost of loans. The more we can send to get an education, the better the road is to making our country the best it can be.” Many students, however, felt as if the debate neither swayed or solidified their view on one candidate. Barrow, a member of a small group known as “Blue-dog Democrats”, calls himself a candidate that everyone can relate to. He holds more traditional values compared to those who are northern
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Democrats. Stone used this to his advanatge asserting many times that Barrow switches from time to time supposedly catering his viewpoint to either liberal or conservative, Some students felt perplexed and undecided even after the debate. “John Barrow’s done a good job, I think that John Stone would do an equally good job. John Stone would even out the majority party in congress,” Joel Graham, junior economics major, said. “Though, it seems better to have opposing parties in the presidential seat and congressional majority. When you work across the aisle, often times it can be the best method.”
For an extended version of this article including transcript of Monday nights debate, visit us online at www. GCSUnade.com Staff Reporter’s Stephanie Sorensen and Sarah Giarratana and Senior Reporter, Corey Dickstein, Contributed Information to this Article.
Bobby Gentry / Senior Photographer Jim Martin holds a rally for Democratic Party supporters of GCSU and the Milledgeville community. Martin held the rally in University Banquet Room
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those in favor of the original ordinance left satisfied. John Alton, a MilledContinued from Page 1... geville resident living on Robert Binion, owner Liberty Street and conof the affected ZTA house sistent voice against the on McIntosh Street, stood amendment, is proud of again to back the amend- Mayor Council’s final deciment, as he has been doing sion. “I am very proud of the for the past two years. This Milledgeville City Council time reinforcement arrived for its action. It takes a lot as the Local Housing Presiof courage to do the right dent for ZETA, Jenny Webthing,” said Alton. “I think ster, rose to defend “her they were looking forgirls’” home. ward and made a decision “Our house is a beautiful house, a historic house, but that will benefit the entire it is so much more than that Milledgeville community – it is our home,” said Web- for years to come.” With the onset of the ster. “This vote (in relation ordinance, community to the amendment) is permembers hope for less vansonal for us. What Mayor dalism, more welcoming Council is voting on tonight is a good compromise. Is it living conditions for young perfect for everyone? No. families, and continued Does it present a workable preservation of the historic homes. option? Yes.” “I think this should be For over an hour multiple the first step in the formastudents and independent tion of a comprehensive realtors rose to defend the city growth plan that will amendment. Sorority memaccommodate the business bers, a resident in the home community, the residents that accommodates House and the learning instituChurch on Mondays, an intions,” said Alton. “Protecternational student requesting diverse consideration, tion of the valuable historic and many other attendees assets of the city was a step of GCSU, spoke out. SGA that had to be taken and members, such as Fresh- our City Council took that man Senator Evan Kara- step.” Likewise, Richard Sims, novich, also prepared statea newer resident in Milledments pointing out specific geville, is content with the issues that would arise from decision. He believes this the ordinance. will protect the integrity of “The proximity of Georhis new home and its locagia College’s main academtion. ic quad is within walking “These homes on the Nadistance of many of these tional Historic Register are homes,” said Karanovich. a treasure not only to the “Those displaced in Balduniversity and local comwin County will have no munity, but to the state and other option but to comcountry,” said Sims. “These mute to campus and find no homes should be preserved. parking spots available for Informally, it looks to me them.” SGA Freshman Senate like there are more students representative, Andrew than homeowners living in Whittaker, followed up the historic district, and I Karanovich later on and expect this district to conmade a vital point when he tinue housing a large numshared a cohesive opinion ber of students in a fashion that is legal and conformof many others. “The students who vio- ing to existing zoning.” Whether or not students late the noise ordinance agree with the final deciand the people who vansion, it has been made. dalize our city offend us Mervin Graham, Zoning just as badly as they offend Administrator of Milledyou,” Whittaker said. After hearing the argu- geville, will begin enforcments for the amendment, ing this ordinance in Noother community members vember. “The purpose of zoning ascended to speak against is to tell you what to do the amendment. In the end,
with your property, whether you like it or not,” said Sims. All students living in homes with “three-ormore-unrelated-persons” should begin preparing for November. The penalties for breaking this law can include a fine reaching up to $1,000 for the renter or individual inhabitant per night. The person/s convicted of the crime could even be assigned an imprisonment term or public service by local officials. SGA members are maintaining a positive attitude about the denial. Karanovich hopes this will not create an increasingly distinct tension between students and the community. “I see the failure of the (amendment) not as a discouraging failure, but as a trigger for something greater,” said Karanovich. “This should give us the passion to make a positive change, not to be running through the streets angry. Rather, let’s show everybody that this really is our home. We are stuck with the decision now, so we need to come together, do what’s right, and prove them wrong.” One of the initiatives SGA’s City Relations plans to begin is the “Downtown Service Project.” This will put student volunteers downtown on Thursday night to clean up and influence positive decisions. Yet, questions still remain. Where will all the students go who no longer have a home – especially if they cannot afford an apartment? What about the contracts signed for them to keep paying their housing lease? As the questions linger, and many students grow increasingly disappointed with the decision of the council, November threatens the sanity of many students’ future.
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Elise Colcord / Staff Photographer Jim Martin holds a rally for Democratic Party supporters of GCSU and the Milledgeville community. Martin held the rally in University Banquet Room a day after opponent , incumbent Senator Saxby Chambliss held a rally in the same venue. The event was facilitated by American Democracy Project and GCSU’s chapter of Young Democrats. Martin is one of the few politicians who recently visited the college in hopes of getting the swing vote.
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Continued from Page 1... and cultural properties that are threatened by demolition, deterioration or insensitive public policy or development, and have a demonstrable level of community interest, commitment and support,” according to The Georgia Trust Web site. When the renovations are complete, the building will be used as an African-American cultural center for GCSU. “We’re going to work closely with the Sallie Davis Foundation along with others in the community,” said Bryan Jackson, GCSU’s Director of Communications. Former students of Sallie Davis comprise the Sallie Davis Foundation. Their organization, along with GCSU, have teamed up to make the house as accurate as possible. Both groups hope the house’s status on the “Places in Peril” list will help to acquire a historic preservation grant. It was not until recently that the college realized they owned the property. “Apparently, its space was originally going to be used for the Centennial Center, but at some point it was realized how historic the house was,” Jackson said. The City of Milledgeville, and the Sallie Davis Foundation, created a preservation plan in July of 1994 that set a budget for the
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praised Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, saying the U.S. was “lucky to have him.” Martin also urged comprehensive healthcare reform to make healthcare available to children and the employees of small businesses. He suggested that this might lead to a “renaissance” in small businesses, if they no longer had to pay for their employees’ insurance. Martin also dismissed Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s healthcare plan, calling it “silly.” When askedå about education, Martin said that local school boards should have more control over education policy, but that the federal government should still play a role in education. He criticized current federal education policy by saying that the legislation currently in place is underfunded. Martin also criticized the current configuration of the No Child Left Behind Act, saying that it “assumes every school system fails for the same reasons.” Martin said that the role of the federal government in education policy should not be a punitive role. Martin also fielded questions on abortion and gay marriage, which are issues that have caused much acrimony in the past. On abortion, Martin said that he was uncomfortable talking about women’s issues, but that his position has been consistently pro-choice, and that he has always supported exceptions for the mother’s health. When asked about gay marriage, Martin gave a
cost of renovations. At that time, the estimation came close to $100,000. Given the time that has lapsed, GCSU and the Sallie Davis Foundation, will set a new budget and reevaluate the conditions of the building. “Before a budget is established, we’ll have to do another study to get a chance to see where we stand,” Jackson said. “We need to know how much work needs to be done.” No one has lived in the house since 1989. Neglect, weathering and vandalism are just some of the problems the house has endured, according to The Georgia Trust. “We’re going to restore the house to its original condition,” Jackson said. Milledgeville’s MainStreet, an organization promoting the preservation of Milledgeville’s historic area, informed The Georgia Trust of the history and current condition of the house. For a building to be chosen for The Georgia Trust, they must be listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the Georgia Register of Historic Places, must be subject to a serious threat to their existence or historical, architectural and/or archeological integrity, and must be a demonstrable level of community commitment and support for the preservation of listed sites, according to The Georgia Trust Web site.
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from being from a foreign country. He believes the ability to understand that someone’s culture is essential in Continued from Page 3... being able to understand them. “If you can understand where I am beautiful because it’s diverse. Ev- from, you can understand me and you ery culture believes that their way is can relate to me at a different level,” the best way, but that is not always he said. “Not everyone has the same the case.” ideas, and many of our ideas about Guerra-Awe is from Belize, and things are different. However, all of president of the International Club. our differences shouldn’t separate us, He has great experience in dealing they should merely spark curiosity. “ with the misconceptions that come
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relatively short answer, criticizing the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” policy. Martin also criticized the lack of fiscal discipline in the government and the underfunding of federal obligations. He highlighted his role as head of the Department of Human Resources during a time of state budget cuts, claiming that he prioritized the department’s programs and cut some programs, while maintaining funding or even slightly increasing funding for several other programs. Martin criticized the current immigration policy, calling it “a disaster.” He stated his support for “comprehensive immigration reform,” or immigration reform, that would include a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the United States. Martin said that he favored giving companies access to tools to check the legality of employees. Martin has faced an uphill battle in heavily Republican Georgia, although recent polls have shown the race narrowing to bring the two opponents nearly equal. Incumbent Senator Chambliss has heavily outraised Martin, although Martin claims to have raised more money than Chambliss in the third quarter.
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“The music is the main reason I go to the Sweetwater Festival every year,” said Bryant. “I can always count on the festival to have a variety of upbeat music that’s fun to listen to and that everyone enjoys. I have been to the Sweetwater Festival for the past two years and think that this year’s bands have impressed me the most.” Shopping at the arts and crafts booths is always a fun way to spend a Saturday at Sweetwater. Vendors from around Georgia traveled to Milledgeville to show off their talents this past weekend and to sell the items that they made. Many people came to find unique gifts and to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Some of the items that were offered at the different booths included ceramics, woodwork, paintings, purses and candles; there was a little something for everyone. The kids were definitely not forgotten at this year’s Sweetwater Festival. There was an entire Kid Zone, which included puppet shows, animals, and rides. The kids could spend their day on the moonwalk, rock climbing wall, Jurassic adventure or bungee jump, to name a few. John Sitler and his wife took their two-yearold son, Brady, to the festival for the first time. “Brady loved the puppet show, and sat through the whole thing, and it is very hard to get him to sit still!” said Sitler. “With this being our first time bringing our son, we were very impressed with everything they had to offer for children. Getting him out of the Moonwalk was our hardest task of the day!” This year’s Sweetwater Festival was another one for the books. Sweetwater is something that the community takes pride in every year and it is a way to bring everyone in the community together for a great time.
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The Colonnade is heading to Kansas City Ladies and gentlemen, please don’t panic next week when you go to pick up your weekly copy of The Colonnade, only to find an empty rack. That’s right, there will be no Colonnade next week, as much of the editorial staff will be spending this weekend in Kansas City, Mo. for the annual College Media Adviser/ Associated College Press fall convention. The staff figured that this would be an excellent time to let the GCSU campus community know exactly what it is that we do at these conventions that we attend once a semester. These conventions give student journalists the opportunity to learn from top media professionals. Over the past few years, Colonnade staff members have had the opportunity to listen to reporters, editors, and other professionals from such media outlets as the Washington Post, the New York Times, ESPN and the Associated Press. These trips also give us the opportunity to meet with professionals who personally critique the paper. Many of the changes we’ve made over the years have been direct results of pointers given by these critics, things we have learned from the speakers and also ideas we have attained through studying other colleges’ papers. The conventions allow student journalists from across the entire country to gather, meet and discuss the happenings of their student media. Speaking of these conventions, you may not be aware, but the current trend in media is the incorporation of multimedia. Perhaps you’ve noticed that The Colonnade has recently increased the amount of multimedia that we have integrated on the Web. Currently we are publishing weekly slideshows from News, Features and Sports online, as well as a multitude of podcasts and we have introduced video too. Check it out, we are excited to bring these innovations to you. So, most likely we will return from Kansas City with even more new and exciting ideas that, you, the reader can benefit from. We will be back on newsstands on Friday, Nov. 14. Until then catch up on any articles you may have missed over the course of the semester at GCSUnade.com
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Down with Proposition eight
by
Evan Allgood Columnist
Next Tuesday, after 97 percent of them vote for Obama (the other 3 percent: third party), Californians will cast a vote on the polarizing Proposition Eight, which would ban the exultant same-sex marriages that have run rampant in the state over the past several months (over 11,000 couples have been wed since mid-June), alternately enriching or endangering the lives and liberties of human beings all along the West Coast, depending on one’s perspective. According to Charles W. Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries, “This vote on whether we stop the gay-marriage juggernaut in California is Armageddon.” Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, says, “It’s more important than the presidential election… We will not survive if we lose the institution of marriage.” Wow. I never thought I’d hear the gay-marriage movement referred to as a “juggernaut”. Armageddon, maybe. But a juggernaut? Pretty
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closest genetic siblings). So, if homosexuality is unnatural, apparently Mother Nature (or God, if that’s ho w you roll) didn’t get the memo. Speaking of which… 3) The Bible defines marriage as between a man and a woman. First of all, The Bible says a lot of things. The Bible casually condones slavery; it treats women as possessions (that’s why adultery is a sin, you know—because you’re stealing another man’s property); and I distinctly remember something about a magical talking/burning bush, a plague of locusts, and maybe a flood. Taking The Bible at face value is completely irrational, frequently immoral, and at times, literally impossible. (Some parts contradict others.) Second, a supposed cornerstone of our democracy is the separation of church and state, and although we’ve done a pretty miserable job of that so far (In God We Trust, God Bless America, etc.), it’s generally a good idea, and one worth reviving. In short, as far as government policy is concerned, it doesn’t at all matter what The Bible says. 4) We have to protect the “sanctity of marriage”. Let me get this straight: As long as one of them has a penis and the other has a vagina, evil gold-diggers can wed decrepit, dying old men for their millions (see: Smith, Anna Nicole); casino-dwelling morons can get hitched on a plastered whim, only to annul the “sanctity” as soon as they sober up (see: Spears, Britney); and a man can walk down the aisle and say “til
death do us part” seven different times to six different women as if he actually means it (see: King, Larry)— all those situations are lawful and true and in accordance with the “sanctity of marriage”. But two people, who have been in a healthy, loving relationship for several years, who want to be legally recognized as husbands or wives, with all the basic human rights that accompany that recognition—these people are shunned from our churches and courthouses and deemed harbingers of the coming Apocalypse because they look the same from the waist down? Does that seem horribly, undeniably wrong to anyone outside of San Francisco?! I feel like I’m taking crazy pills here! (Breathe.) Gay-marriage is not the end of the world. Society is not going to collapse in the wake of its legalization, and the foundation of marriage is not going to crumble beneath the weight of so many ecstatic same-sex couples bounding down our nation’s aisles. In all likelihood, within the next 50 years, most people will look at gay-marriage the way we currently reflect upon interracial marriage (“That used to be illegal? Why?”). The sanctity of the act (or lack thereof) will remain unchanged, which— considering our coin-flip of a divorce rate—may be the one sad crack in this civil rights milestone, whenever it finally, justly arrives.
Prize winner, Paul Krugman) that were against it according to NPR. If the $700 billion bailout were working, then the government should be able to sit back and wait for the economy to recover. But John McCain knows this bailout won’t be successful. According to CNN he’s already proposing an additional $300 billion to buy up bad mortgages. In other words, people buy houses they can’t afford, banks give loans they never should have given... and every taxpayer is left to pay for it. That’s not my definition of small government. And neither is Barack Obama who has made 188 proposals during this campaign, only 111 of which have estimated costs. What are the costs for just those first 111 proposals: a whopping $1.4 trillion over five years, according to Zogby. America has a national debt of over $10 trillion dollars, and we’re running major deficits every year. Yet, Barack Obama and John McCain think we should be shelling out hundreds of billions of dollars in new spending? Civil Liberties: Both Senators McCain and Obama have a poor record on civil liberties. John McCain voted for the Patriot Act and to allow wiretapping by the federal government on U.S. citizen’s calls without a warrant. According to Senate.gov, John McCain voted in favor of the Real ID Act of 2005. The ACLU released the fol-
lowing statement on the horrors of this legislation, “The Real ID Act creates an unprecedented national identity card and mandates that states expose the personal and private information of their residents to heightened risks of identity theft and data fraud, has a national price tag in the billions of dollars, and fails to establish real security.” Unfortunately, Barack Obama is no better on each of these issues. Like John McCain, he voted to reauthorize the Patriot Act in 2006 and voted in favor of the FISA warrant-less wiretapping. Both votes were complete flip-flops from previous positions. I’m not sure which is worse, to be consistent and wrong like McCain, or be inconsistent, and still wrong, like Obama. According to a 2008 Washington Post article, Obama also voted for the Real ID Act, but did have concerns that it was an “unfunded mandate” that would shift the cost to the states. In essence, Obama isn’t worried about you losing your civil liberties. Instead, he’s worried that the federal government won’t be spending enough of your tax dollars on this program that will take away part of your right to privacy. These three bills are just a few of the ways that Senators McCain and Obama have trounced on your civil liberties. Given more time in a more powerful position, I’m confident they could find more ways to take away your freedoms.
Foreign Intervention: Many Americans are afraid of extending themselves into a third concurrent war. John McCain has a song he likes to sing that goes “Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran.” It’s catchy (because it’s a parody of the famous Beach Boys song “Barbara Ann”), but it’s also a scary glimpse into his foreign policy. Needless to say, war with Iran should be avoided if at all possible. But, Barack Obama is no better. Unlike McCain, in a non-joking manner, Barack Obama has mentioned the possibility of sending ground forces into Pakistan. Pakistan is arguably our biggest Middle East ally in the War on Terror. How would we react if Pakistan, or any nation, stated they were considering sending armed military into America? Joe the plumber, do you care at all about keeping government small enough that it can actually make ends meet? Do you care at all about your civil liberties, or a really old document you heard about in your high school civics class called the Constitution? Do you care at all about living in a nation that will not preemptively start another war? Joe, if you care at all, then don’t vote for these two career politicians. Find a third party candidate you agree with, or even write in a candidate. Because, no matter who wins, whether it be McCain or Obama, we will have all lost.
Hey Joe, don’t vote for these guys
Katelyn Hebert Asst. Features Editor
Kim Brumfield Copy Editor
shocking rhetoric there. In the face of such absurd hyperbole, I have no choice, but to totally debunk the four most prevalent arguments against legalizing gay marriage. I can only hope that Mr. Colson’s prison subscribes to The Colonnade (online, maybe?)… 1) Gay people can’t reproduce together, which is the cornerstone of marriage and, consequently, society. This argument might carry more weight if millions of infertile straight people weren’t married in this country every year. We don’t turn them away because that would be cruel and unfair, and because there are plenty of alternative options for starting a family nowadays (adoption, in vitro, etc.). Amazingly, the institution of marriage remains intact, society marches on, and there’s absolutely no good reason—historical, scientific, or otherwise—to believe these facts will falter when gay-marriage is legalized permanently (see: Massachusetts, Connecticut) and/ or nationally (see: Canada, Spain). 2) Homosexuality is unnatural. Homosexuals are, by the numbers, more natural than natural blondes and natural redheads in America. They comprise between 5-10 percent of the population, compared to roughly 2 percent each for our flaxen and ginger friends. As for the rest of the animal kingdom, homosexuality has been observed in over 1,500 species worldwide, including monkeys and the great apes (our
by
Andrew Adams Columnist
This nearly two year election is coming to a close, and very soon there will be a new person elected president. To win over the last few undecided voters, both Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are making their case to the common man: Joe the plumber. Since one of these two men will inevitably become our next president, let’s take a look at some of the major issues in this election cycle and decide which candidate is better. Government Expansion: Both John McCain and Barack Obama voted in favor of the $700 billion bailout package. Not only is that $700 billion that the federal government doesn’t have, but it’s also one of the most egregious interventions into the free market in U.S. history. But, both candidates say they had to in order to avoid a total economic collapse. Let’s assume that these two career politicians were right instead of the 192 leading economists (including most recent Economics Nobel
October 31, 2008
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Opinion
L etters to the E ditor Sticking up for Chambliss Dear Editor,
This is my response to Charles Cooper as he made false accusations on Saxby Chambliss’ speech at GCSU. Dear Charles Cooper, My friend and I were also in attendance to this meeting. It was very obvious to us first of all that you were not coming in as an independent voter because you, and all of the people you were sitting with, were fond supporters of Obama and Martin and very liberal in general. At comments that Saxby Chambliss stated about how he plans to help America conserve energy, and about healthcare, and about other issues you and your friends would shake your heads in disgust and make comments to each other that were negative. After Saxby was done talking, there was an eruption in noise and I barely heard your friend, and I was sitting at the table beside yours. Do not make false statements saying he intentionally ignored your friend’s proposal to asking questions. As far as Saxby talking upon the issue of Troy Davis what he said was, “It is up to the Judiciary System I really don’t have a say.” He is onehundred percent correct, if you would keep up with the news this is a COURT CASE not a bill voted upon by the senate. On the issue of healthcare, you persisted to tell Saxby that Obama did not want UNIVER-
SAL HEALTHCARE. This IS wrong, and thereby, he had all the right to tell you you were incorrect. There are many articles stating that Obama wants UNIVERSAL healthcare. Therefore, indeed you do need to do more research before you confront someone who deals with these issues for a living. The place was very crowded and there were many people trying to ask questions aside from you and all of your friends. He had many people from different newspapers asking him questions trying to get his opinion on certain issues. As for your friend not receiving a handshake, I personally saw Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson walking around to each table shaking the hands of everyone there. The ONLY reason why your friend may not have received a handshake might have been because there were a lot of people in there and he was on a constricting time limit because he had other places in Georgia to attend. I was there and did not see Saxby intentionally ignore a handshake. Charles, I do not see the need to lie about certain Senators. If you wanted to talk very highly of Jim Martin then go for it, if you choose to lie then hold your tongue.
“I was the grapes from the Fruit-of-the-Loom, I did it with some friends.” Brad Christopher, junior, community health
“I was a black-eyed pea, I had a black eye, and a shirt with a big ‘p’ on it.” Casey Parker, sophomore, nursing
“One time I was a 70s pimp, I had a scarf and a silk button-up shirt.” Drew Godsey, freshman, mass communication
Thanks so much, Trey Beavers Freshman
“I was a gypsy, I had a shawl that was gold and turquoise and huge earrings.”
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Reported by Bobby Gentry
Poll of the Week Graphic by Corey Dickstein
Are you concerned with auto break-ins around campus?
Dear boy that lives under me, I’ve decided to pretend to like you so that you will invite me in and I can personally SMASH your bass, and your little guitar too..moohoohaha. What a surprise, Biden wants to decide how much “EVIL” CEO’s are allowed to put away for their retirement. It’s nice to know we live in a place where we are free to the fruits of our labor...
Yes 62%
Halloween is when the creative people look good and those hard-pressed for ideas are simply screwed. YAY for cold weather! I love my jacket! Can we just vote already? I’m ready for all this to be over with!
No 25%
What break-ins? 13%
Next week’s question: Who has your presidential vote? • McCain. • Obama
• Third Party / Write in. • I am not voting.
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Dear roomie: I am not perfect. Sorry to have to make you realize this, but I don’t have time to do everything the exact f***in way you would like me to do it. Once in a while it would be nice if you cut me a break!! Thanks. Way to go Ted Stevens... We always knew you were a crook. I’m too tired for school... I think I’ll not go this week... err.. month!! Look for the next ‘Nade on November 14! I can’t believe they are making us pack up our s*** and move out... Thanks a lot M’ville, you obviously appreciate us students so much. I’m a king!
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News
October 31, 2008
Mock debate has serious weight
WE need to
Get Out
R e d uc e ta x e s f o r
Aubrey Petkas Staff Reporter Students showed their interest in the upcoming presidential election by supporting The Presidential Mock Debate with an impressive turnout. Student and faculty attendance pushed 90 while the two mock candidates battled it out. The Presidential Mock Debate, a debate for students by the students, was held Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium, and was hosted by The Colonnade, Young Democrats, College Republicans and the American Democracy Project. Jason White (pictured right), chairman of College Republicans, represented Senator John McCain and Noah DeWalt (pictured left), vice president of Young Democrats, represented Senator Barack Obama. Corey Dickstein, editor in chief of The Colonnade, and the debates’ moderator asked our country’s most pertinent questions. Topics such as the war in Iraq, abortion, the economic crisis and healthcare and tax polices were asked to the candidates.
Carefully, as carelessly as we got in.
We can’t
drill
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of this situation.
large c o m pa n i e s s o t h e y d o n ’ t h av e
to send jobs
overseas.
Clean car challenge:
$5000 tax credit on
zero
carbon emission cars.
After the debate, students gave their opinions. Check out the Beyond the Column’s podcast, covering The Presidential Mock Debate, to hear what students, and one of the mock presidential candidates, had to say.
Graphics by Claire Kersey and Aubrey Petkas
Test your politics I.Q.
1.Who is Barack Obama’s running mate?
c. Encourage the current troops to continue in Iraq without removing or adding troops.
a. John Edwards b. Hillary Clinton c. Joe Biden
4. What does Obama propose to solve the issue of immigration? a. Create a path for all illegal immigrants to become citizens b. Build a wall along the border of America and Mexico to keep immigrants from entering the country c. Deport roughly 12 million illegal immigrants as soon as possible
2.What is John McCain’s current governmental role? a. Senator from Ohio b. Governor of New Mexico c. Senator from Arizona 3. If Sen. Obama is elected president, what will he do concerning the war in Iraq?
5. What is McCain’s stance on abortion?
a. Adding more troops to fight in Iraq b. A phased removal of troops from Iraq
a. Pro-Life b. Pro-Choice c. Depends on the situation
6. What does McCain propose for illegal immigration?
a. All illegal immigrants should have an opportunity to gain citizenship b. Hopes to construct a 700-mile long fence along the Mexican border c. Deport all illegal immigrants. 7. What is McCain’s stance on NAFTA? a. Needs to be amended b. Keep it the way it is c. Get rid of it 8. How does Obama feel about gay rights? a. Opposes the right for homosexuals to marry b. Believes the right for gay couples to marry should be left
up to the states c. Wants to make gay marriage legal in all parts of the country 9. What does McCain propose for taxes? a. FairTax b.Lower taxes c. Raise taxes 10. What is Obama’s plan for health care? a. Bring Democrats and Republicans together to make health care available to all Americans. b. Enforce little change to the current health care plan c. Immediately enact universal health care for America
Answers: How did you score? Go online at www.GCSUnade.com And don’t forget: Tues. Nov. 4 is Election Day
Graphics by Claire Kersey Information by Amanda Boddy and Claire Dykes
Tally ‘em up: Polls decide
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Delaware - 3
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Legend Red: Republican States Blue: Democrat States White: Undecided States * Each state shows the number of electoral college vote.
Information compiled by Matt Chambers This graphic was determined by taking the average of 6 poll sources, a 7th poll was used as a tie breaker in some cases. Polls used: CNN, Fox News, New York Times, Reuters, National Public Radio, Real Clear Politics, and Yahoo. Graphics by Claire Kersey Photo courtesy of the web
Features
The Colonnade’s Guide to Art and Entertainment
Friday, October 31, 2008
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Mural created by festival patrons for Oconee Regional Medical Center by
Tyler G. Bryant Staff Writer
Milledgeville’s Sweetwater Festival features the best of the best. GCSU students often stand out from the crowd with their extraordinary talents. Sara Fleetwood, a native of Moultrie, Ga., and a senior art major, is no exception. She spent her time at the Sweetwater Festival painting a mural for Oconee Regional Medical Center. Looking dressed for the part, Fleetwood dressed in denim overalls, splattered in paint. Her braided pigtails included a navy blue bandana. Fleetwood says she was contacted to create the mural for the children’s ward by the medical center. The mural, upon completion, will have a large tree with children’s handprints for the leaves. “I wanted to create something kids could have fun with easily be involved in. Trees remind people of the outdoors, and really, no one wants to look at white walls,” Fleetwood said. Children in attendance at the festival lent a literal hand to Fleetwood. Fleetwood aided
each child to put on a white smock, white vinyl gloves and chose a color to dip their hands. After the children chose a color, they pressed their hands onto the painting and grinned after a satisfying result. All the while, Fleetwood looked on with a bright and contagious smile. Fleetwood’s work with children doesn’t end at festivals. Upon graduation, she plans to go to the country of Zambia. There she hopes to help children who, as she put it, “need a lot of love.” She hopes to get involved with the group “Make a Difference Now.” According to Fleetwood, the group sets up operations for host families who give children daily routines they may have been missing. Fleetwood plans to use her own talents with art to color and paint with children in Zambia and possibly make some sculptures. Fleetwood expressed her love for helping others, particularly children. “I have a special place for people who find themselves in situations that are beyond their control,” said Fleetwood. She explained that she believes people have an innate right to be happy. “If we all stopped to help one another, this world would be a much happier place.”
Photos by Erin Gish / Senior Photographer (Above) Festival patrons dot a mural with handprints. It will soon hang in Oconee Regional Medical Center. (Right) Mark the Magic Man makes balloon animals for young festivalgoers. (Far Right) Activities children could enjoy include face painting, a rock wall, and giant inflatable games.
Bands rock in the night air
True life:
I’m a BBQ judge
Ashley Pugh Staff Writer
by
The excitement begins to build as people walk down Hancock Street. Booths line the downtown area, and familiar faces are all around. The smell of hickory and smoke fill the crisp autumn air, as a Sweetwater tradition is well underway. Under a large white tent just beyond Town Hall, The Sweetwater Festival BBQ Contest, a Memphis BBQ Network sanctioned contest, has already begun, and 90 judges are carefully tasting and scoring each pork entry from three categories: whole hog, pork shoulders and ribs. Among the bevy of judges stands Dr. Jan Flynn, assistant professor of management, only one of many GCSU faculty members that acted as a judge for the contest. Before 2002, there was no certification
program for judges in the Middle Georgia area; however, with an idea and a little help, Dr. Flynn created one. “The School of Business worked with the Vienna Chamber to sponsor a judge training here on campus,” said Flynn. “We trained and certified almost 50 people in that session, and some of that original group of judges, were instrumental in getting BBQ started as a part of the Sweetwater Festival.” Like Flynn, Bill Wendt, manager of television services, has been a certified BBQ judge since 2002. ”After you take an all day class, you go out and apprentice at two different contest locations, and they sign off to make sure you know the criteria for judging,” said Wendt. Wendt participates in three to five contests per year as a judge; he looks for appearance, flavor, tenderness, presentation and an
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Special to The Colonnade BBQ judges Bill Wendt (left) and Dr. Jan Flynn (right). Both were present and active in the BBQ judging during Sweetwater Festival 2008.
Slideshow online @ www.GCSUnade.com Photos by Drake Simons / Senior Photographer The crowd pumps out energy as Sweetwater’s Mainstage creates another memorable night of music and nightlife in the downtown area. by
Katelyn Hebert Staff Writer
As the day of Sweetwater faded into night, so did the smell of funnel cakes, cotton candy and BBQ. The Blackout Farmers, Bomb Chewey and Robert Randolph and the Family Band were the entertainment line up for the night. Bomb Chewey was certainly a crowd favorite getting many students and community members involved in their music. Sophomore Tori Price said they were her favorite show of the night. “Bomb Chewey was awesome, the atmosphere was really fun, I’ve never seen Milledgeville like this,” Price said. Bomb Chewey played an upbeat show that many of the audience participated in, adding their own choreography and soundtracks. The drummer, Jon Joiner, heads up most of the band’s management. “Sweetwater is such a great festival, we are just honored to be chosen to play here,” Joiner said.
Originating in Milledgeville, the band is still young, but they are already getting their name out. Sweetwater was a great way for them to do that. “That was the biggest crowd we’d ever played for,” Joiner said. “We just went out there and had fun.” The crowd had fun with Bomb Chewey too, with many praising their style and musicality from the start. One of these is GCSU alumnus Ryan Moskal. “This is my fifth Sweetwater and this year by far has the best bands,” Moskal said. Not everyone, however, was a fan of Milledgeville Mainstreet’s choice of music. Some, like junior Joe Rawls, did not have the positive comments that Moskal had about the bands. “Sweetwater is amazing, the bands aren’t,” Rawls said. “They’re good, but not great.” Along with the entertainment of the night, many GCSU students just enjoyed the company of their friends. Senior Lau-
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overall impression when judging both blind and on-site categories. While blind judges are Continued from Page 9... not privy to knowing which team created which barbecue dish, on-site judges spend more time with the teams, and learn step-by-step what was done to the meat. “About five years ago, it was decided to have a local barbecue contest as a part of Sweetwater,” said Wendt. “It was well received, and it was soon after our certification course, so they decided to go for it and joined Memphis in May.” Now a sanctioned function, The Sweetwater Festival BBQ Contest has become a precursor for the Memphis in May contest. The grand champion from Sweetwater will advance to Memphis in May, where they will have a chance to win over $90,000 in prizes. While some students and faculty might enjoy the idea of learning how to prepare barbeErin Gish / Senior Photographer cue or maybe even hope to enter a contest one Lonnie “Bubba” Smith, Jr. is the founder, owner, day, Wendt gives a tip on how to make barbeand lead cook of Bubba Grills, which competed cue better. “Low and slow is the famous slogan for in Sweetwater’s annual BBQ contest. cooking pork,” said Wendt. “Teams primar-
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loved the whole atmosphere of the festival. “Everybody here is great, the entertainment is wonderful and security is doing a great job,” King said. Security was praised on many occasions for supporting the festival and seeing that everything went according to plans. “Even the cops aren’t bad tonight, apparently they just want to have fun at Sweetwater too,” Rawls said. Tori Allen, a gate monitor working the night’s entertainment, was enjoying herself and praising the cooperation of everyone in attendance. “Sweetwater has been awesome today, everything has run smoothly, we haven’t had any problems so far,” Allen said. Lindsey Hornsby, Milledgeville Mainstreet’s interim director, was pleased with the success of the festival. “Downtown merchants’ profits are typically over 200 percent of what’s normal on the weekend of the Sweetwater Festival,” Horn-
ily use a mixture of hard woods charcoals and do an injection spices into the meat.” Both Flynn and Wendt are seasoned veterans when it comes to knowing what constitutes good barbecue, but only Flynn could name a couple of her favorite barbecue restaurants. “My favorite of all time is Whitt’s BBQ in Athens, Alabama,” said Flynn, “followed by Big Bob Gibson’s in Decatur, Alabama. The South is a prime place to seek out good barbecue or at least find good contests. For more information on upcoming contests visit www.mbnbbq.com.
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sby said. By the time Robert Randolph was ready to play, the crowd was packed like sardines in front of the stage and poured into the street behind. As drinks passed over the tables as fast at the beer could pour into the cups, the money was piling up at the Miller Lite booth. Many students experienced this and employed this opportunity as entertainment. Sophomore Zach Gilbert was one of these students. “Watching the drunk people trip over the curbs by far is the best thing about Sweetwater,” Gilbert said. “That’s why we chose to stand by this big one!” The majority of students have nothing but praises to speak about the festival this year. GCSU student Michael Agee thinks that Sweetwater and the bands should “be here every weekend.” Sweetwater was a crowd pleaser again this year and GCSU student Jack Semones is glad he chose to spend his weekend in Milledgeville. “Everything is incredible,” Semons said. “My favorite part was being with friends; all around it was great.”
Photos by Drake Simons / Senior Photographer Bands rock the stage during Sweetwater Festival last Saturday, Oct. 25. The crowd (left) stays consistently energized through the night as temperatures drop after dark.
‘Changeling’ challenges viewers as it tells a controversial true story Grade: A-
“A darkly stunning, and truly daring achievement from Clint Eastwood!”
Chris Moskaly Movie Reviewer
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It’s not everyday, or every year even, that we see a film like ‘Changeling’ as it slips quietly into the theater spotlight with hardly any advertisement behind it and a swarm of popular names leading it through the trench-
es. I use the term trenches, not to sound derogatory, but to symbolize the dreary atmosphere that encompasses this film, and pulls the audience down in a matter of minutes. Whether or not it can hold on for the entire 141-minute duration is questionable, but what is beyond any doubt is the range of emotions that it builds for those who stick with it. You’ll feel sad, you’ll feel angry, maybe even go so far as to wish death upon some of the characters. But it’s creating such moods that makes Clint Eastwood the filmmaking icon that he is, and in the tradition of ‘Mystic River’ (one of my all-time favorite films), ‘Changeling’ makes its audience care a lot about what is going to happen, maybe more than the characters. Set in Los Angeles, ‘Changeling’ follows the fact-based story of Christine Collins, whose son Walter disappeared in 1928. Five months later, when Collins finds out about a boy in Illinois who claims to be her son, she rushes to bring him home with the entire LAPD ready to capture a much needed happy ending to their case. But as soon as she takes a good look at the boy, Christine is not convinced (she’s actually very certain) that this is Walter. Aware of what this mishap could do for the reputation of his department, Captain J.J. Jones (Jeffrey Donovan) desperately tries to insist that Christine must be mistaken, and with the press looking on, she reluctantly takes the boy home with her. As time goes on, Christine becomes more and more sure (as do we) that this boy is not who he claims to be, and by creating a personal alliance with a preacher (John Malkovich), she must attempt to prove the corruption from which she has suffered at the hands of the local police department, which they will do anything to hide... even if it means sending a lonely mother away for a psychiatric observation. While I clearly watch anything placed before me, it’s the most controversial films that remind me of why I love movies so much in the first place, and ‘Changeling’ is easily a film that challenges a lot of feelings in its
viewers. All the drama and power that Eastwood brings to the table becomes accentuated even more so by the performances he has to work with. Malkovich certainly turns a few heads as he jumps back into the spotlight after some time away. Along with Amy Ryan, who was recently nominated for her role in ‘Gone Baby Gone.’ But the true screen saving portrayal of ‘Changeling’ belongs to Angelina Jolie. Having the summer memory of her shooting sideways with a bunch of tattoos (Wanted) certainly made it difficult to see her face jump right into a whole new atmosphere, but she approaches this role with all the best intentions in the world, and the result is nothing short of Oscar-worthy. She’s an unfortunate victim, broken-hearted by her missing son, and through all of this tear-jerking emotion, she comes out on top as a heroine who stood for much more than she bargained for; “I just want my son home.” There are some negative voids, which are present from the get go (as with other films like it), but Clint Eastwood really uses his vast awareness in filmmaking to lift this movie above all the holes that would’ve tripped up any other director. And while anyone can appreciate its strong theme, I should be fair and mention that ‘Changeling’ is not a film for everyone. It is enduring, not just for its power, but for its pace, which does slow down a few times, even for those who are enjoying it. If you felt that ‘Million Dollar Baby’ dragged miserably to its final shot, then I’m pretty sure this won’t be an easier pill to swallow. But, for the viewers who prefer to look deeper than just simple entertainment, my advice is for you to prepare for a personal connection (or two) as you ride through a storm of your own emotions. And don’t feel weak about getting choked up in the process... because I certainly did.
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Through the artist’s eyes: Jess Parks
Artwork by jess parks “The Big Boot” is meant to give viewers something tangible to identify with my family’s daily suffering,” says Parks. “The object in the foreground is the larger of two leg braces we have named the big boot. The purpose of the boot was to keep my mom’s leg from hyperextending in her final days of walking. The boot has no metaphoric meaning, it’s merely one of the many symbols of her cancer and our loss.”her final days of walking. The boot has no
Through her professor’s eyes: “Jess’s work is profound, emotionally charged, and technically masterful. Her images offer their audience a glimpse of her family’s personal struggle, but also give us a sense of comfort and hope that we will be able to overcome our personal hardships if we allow ourselves to rely on the love and support of family and friends.” -Emily J. Gómez, Assistant Professor of Art, Photography
The Exhibit Exhibition:“Grace Disguised” Dates: Nov. 17-21
Gallery Talk: Monday, Nov. 17, 12:30 pm
Opening Reception: Monday, Nov. 17, 5-7 pm
Where: Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery
Artist: Senior art major, Jess Parks
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As of early October, the downtown Campus Theatre is still under the beginning stages of renovation. The theatre is located at 135 West Hancock St. The historic building will soon become the Campus Theatre, used for performances, retail sales and as an academic building for the Theatre Department. The theatre opened on a Monday 73 years ago. Once the doors opened, patrons could attend vaudeville acts featuring comedians, music and dancers. The theatre was “the most ornate movie house ever built in Milledgeville” writes R. Brian Jackson. The famed theatre closed its doors in 1983, but Randall Hattaway's accounting business stayed upstairs. He moved out last week, so that renovators could continue abatement without being inhibited. In 2010, the doors will open again. The Campus Theatre will be transformed from its drab appearance to a black box theatre for campus performances and a bookstore. The Board of Regents gave GCSU approval to purchase and renovate the Campus Theatre earlier this year. It is estimated to cost approximately $7 million to renovate the building. Mark Bowen, head of plant operations, says that the renovations will be paid for through bonds. These bonds are planned to be sold starting Nov. 24. Once the bonds are sold, a full-scale renovation will begin. The plans are completed. The marquee will be redone. Patrons will enter the new double doors into a bookstore that will include a café. Retail companies will bid for the space, and collegiate goods will also be sold. “The store will resemble the Paw Prints book store,” said Bowen. Beyond the bookstore, will be a descending walkway that leads to a store that sells textbooks. On the ground level, and beyond the bookstore, will be the blackbox theatre, which is a theatre in the round that can be converted into various seating arrangements. Technical offices and labs will fill the upstairs of the building. Karen Berman, the artistic Director of Theatre Programs at GCSU, is very excited about the project. “It’s going to be a huge advocate for students to learn to perform in the round, to work with high quality light and sound systems, and to learn about state of the art technology,” said Berman. “Teaching and learning will benefit.” Berman says that the theatre department will move offices to the upstairs of the theatre. Practicing and rehearsing will also take place above, and design labs, specific for
teaching students the technical part of theatrical productions, will be moved upstairs. Bowen confirms this, as it is in the plans for development. “The above will serve as a support space,” Berman said. “It’s the heart of the town,” said Berman. “It will be a great outreach to the community for their participation and involvement”. The history of the theatre mimics the history of the rest the buildings in the great historical district of Milledgeville. One very interesting fact about the theatre is that there remains a staircase set aside for black individuals. To the right of the ticket booth, there is a door that leads to a staircase that leads up to a segregated seating area. Just before the seating area, is a very small and cramped concession area set aside just for AfricanAmericans. “They’re going to commemorate the staircase with plaques and displays,” Berman said. A walk into the theatre, in its current condition, shows very little remnants of that time long ago. The staircase where blacks used to come up is now shabby and will need to be rebuilt. The beautiful brick walls are a trick to the eye, for they are not brick, but actually clay tile that will come down and be covered with drywall. The theatre will be revived, so that its past is apparent. The theatre will be transformed into a beautiful place where students can enjoy productions in their own piece of history.
Garlaine Luc / Staff Writer Renovation plans are reviewed during stages of the restoration of the Campus Theatre.
“In January 1999, my mom was diagnosed with gliosarcoma, a rare malignant brain tumor projected to take her life within six months. As I ventured into the final semester of my eighth grade year, she began intense chemotherapy and radiation following a craniotomy surgical operation to remove the tumor. Miraculously, the tumor remained stable four months shy of five years. In August 2005, the start of my second year in college, doctors reported the stomach-dropping news of tumor re-growth. She soon underwent treatment called gamma-knife radiation that kept her alive, but led to radiation necrosis. The necrosis, or death of brain tissue, has caused her to experience major physical handicaps and hindrances in communication and mental awareness. That August marked the reluctant, yet inescapable first plunge into darkness that has characterized the past three years of my life and the lives of my family members. Yet, that dark plunge was only the disguise of an indescribable reward given out of God’s graciousness. In “Grace Disguised”, named after an influential book by Jerry Sittser, I have sought to describe that indescribable reward by first documenting the current condition then comparing it with the past. Sittser lost his wife, youngest child, and mother in one fatal car accident. In the book he expresses virtually identical desires to miraculously return to a more “blissful” time. No matter the miracle, death would eventually win in my mom’s life, my life and all our lives. Death seems to be the victorious enemy and father of hopeless living. Sittser explained that it is not a miracle, then, that we need, but altogether new life, a resurrection. Resurrection from loss was the very reason that Jesus experienced his undeserving death, that he might forever and assuredly defeat death in his resurrection. Somehow, I will resurrect like Jesus and never taste death, pain, or despair again. Therefore, suffering prompts a paradoxical emotion of unshakable hope and joy in the midst of sorrow. Sittser said it this way, “…we inch hesitantly toward death, yet see it as the door to resurrection.” In an extraordinary way, I have never felt so broken because of my circumstance; yet I have never felt so whole and alive and awakened to the goodness, nearness and reality of God. My intention is that the viewer would experience the same reward and seize the same hope in their own loss and death, a universal experience. In order to share my reflections on my loss I must first visually explain my loss. Several of my pieces, like “The Big Boot”, “MRI” and “Potty Chair”, were created to document the current reality. In most of the pieces, I have layered images of wallpaper and textures found in my parents’ home, so that the viewer would smell the smells and feel the colors, textures, and moods of my childhood world. My aim is that the viewer and I would deeply relate as they are pulled into our world of loss and reminded of their unique loss whether it be terminal illness, divorce, unemployment, abuse, rape or foiled dreams.”
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Friday, October 31, 2008
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Bobcats save best for last at PBC meet For the women, junior Bonnie Ueltzen was the first Lady Bobcat to pass the finish line, with a time of 21:37 and placing twentieth overall. “It turned out to be a great day,” Ueltzen said. “I was anxious about the course conditions, but it also added an exciting element to the race.” Junior Heather Raines and sophomore Dani Destiche ran in a pair, taking twenty-third and twenty-fourth place and running a 21:58.0 and 21:58.9 respectively. Finishing in twenty-seventh place was freshman Victoria Dobson with a 22:19. Freshman Karissa Ekstrom rounded out the top five for the Bobcats, finishing thirty-second with a 22:29. The team totaled 126 points for the fourth-place finish. Columbus State University’s men’s team won their third consecutive Peach Belt Conference Championship with a team score of 26. Clayton State University was second with a score of 42. For the fourth straight year, Columbus State also clinched the women’s championship with 33 points. Augusta State University came in second with 54 points and North Georgia College and State University was third with 110 points. “We pretty much expected what happened today,” Samprone said. “The two dominant teams in women’s are Augusta State and Columbus. We have been battling with North Georgia for the third spot and it is just based on how you come out. You can’t play defense in cross country.” The severe weather that hit Milledgeville on Friday provided for a muddy and challenging course that caused the runners to re-think their game plan. “With the course being so muddy today, I worried more about placement than beating the clock,” Ueltzen said. “I had to run smart and just try to beat the person in front of me.” This year was the first that GCSU has officially hosted a cross country race and was the first time that the Peach Belt Conference Championships were held here. GCSU plans to
Matt Perez / Staff Photographer Freshman Victoria Dobson charges past her competition in the home stretch on Saturday. by
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The cross country Peach Belt Conference Championships were held on Oct. 25 at GCSU’s West Campus. The Bobcat men’s team captured third place and the women’s team finished fourth. “I am very happy with both the men’s and women’s performances,” Head Coach Joe Samprone said. “With third and fourth place I have no complaints. We ran our best race all season.” Freshman Rob Manning was the top finisher for the Bobcats, running a 28:48 and placing twelfth overall. Manning was just two spots away
from qualifying for All-Peach Belt Conference status. “I felt really good and was very happy with how the team did,” Manning said. “It was a slow course today with slow times. With it being so muddy, it was expected though.” Sophomore Erik Ottoson was the second Bobcat to cross the line in nineteenth place with a time of 29:32. Ottoson was followed by freshman Colin Conroy, running a 29:37 and coming in twenty-first place. Sophomore Tim Cary took twenty-third with a time of 29:46 and rookie Travis Knight took twenty-fifth with a time of 29:51. Overall, the men’s team finished with 100 points for the third-place result.
host a race every year, and the PBC Championships will rotate locations year to year. “I enjoy having races here at Georgia College,” Manning said. “The best part is that you know the course and have the advantage of training on it all season.” The team’s next race is the NCAA Division II Southeast Championships at Wingate University in North Carolina on Nov. 8. “I am looking forward to the region race,” Samprone said. “I want to continue the tradition of being in the top ten of the region. This year’s team is as good as any team we’ve had. Last year they were good and next year they are going to be even better.” Slideshow online at www.GCSUnade.com
Matt Perez / Staff Photographer Junior Bonnie Ueltzen keeps a fast pace as she leads the Lady Bobcats to the finish line at the PBC Championships.
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Bobby Gentry / Senior Photographer Freshman midfielder/forward Megan McAlpin chases down a loose ball. McAlpin has been a strong contributor on offense in her first season for the Bobcats, tallying five goals so far.
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GCSU Soccer has proven itself worthy of national attention with stellar play all season long, and that continued Wednesday night at North Georgia College and State University. Head Coach Juan Favero has referred to his team as “road warriors who like home cooking”, and they seem to relish the role of spoiler when they head into an opponent’s territory. The game was played after a week off for the Bobcats, which was a welcome change from the usual two-game-per-week schedule. “We had a chance to recover from a few minor injuries,” Favero said. “And I was proud of the players for coming out and practicing so hard to get ready for this game.” Heading into the NGCSU game, the Bobcats were riding a wave of confidence, after a tough road win over a strong Lincoln Memorial University team and destroying Clayton State University 6-0 on
Senior Night at GCSU. They had not lost since Sept. 20, and the Saints proved unworthy of ending that streak. As they have all season, the Bobcats controlled play with their unrelenting defense, forcing the Saints to take wild shots far from the GCSU goal and constantly turning over possession to the Bobcat offense. With the defense in their usual form, only one goal was needed to decide the game, and senior forward Hayley Ferrell stepped up as she has so many times throughout her career to provide the nail in the coffin. In the twenty-first minute, Ferrell received a pass from sophomore midfielder/defender Ally Treat and struck a line drive inside the left post for her tenth goal of the season, and her fifth game-winning goal. The Bobcats were outshot 11-5 in this game, but scored twice in their five chances. “We have started to see our attacking improve, but we have the potential to get better,” Favero said. “When
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Congrats, Phillies. Ugh. That was tough to write. The “City of Brotherly Love” finally has a champion, after 25 grueling years and several close calls. From the original gangster Philllies of ’93, who I was just old enough to remember beating the Braves in the NLCS to the recent Eagles’ Super Bowl loss, Philly has dealt with their share of playoff frustration. Now, in the same way that Red Sox fans breathed a sigh of relief in ’04, Phillies fans are able to now. As a Braves fan, I can identify with them, if not rejoice with them. When Atlanta finally took the title in ’95, I remember how crazy the city went, and with good reason. The Braves were regarded as one of the best, if not the best team in baseball for most of the early 90s, but couldn’t close the deal. Now in the 2000s, the Phillies have become a perennial force in the NL East but just couldn’t get over the playoff hump. They tried and tried, made trades and drafted top talent, but just haven’t been in the right place at the right time until now. And referring to an earlier column I wrote, that’s really all the playoffs are; who is playing their best ball in those few games. But let’s not forget the team they beat 4-1 in the series. The Tampa Bay Rays could be argued for as the greatest worst-to-first story in baseball history. This franchise, formed in 1998, has been bad, awful at times, since its inception. Until this season, when they showed from opening day that they weren’t the lame-duck cellar dwellers that the league was used to beating up on a few times a year. You can include me in the group of people who jumped on the bandwagon, cheering for them to challenge the mighty Red Sox and Yankees in the AL East. And they did. And they didn’t stop, as most expected they would. Coming down the stretch, they were winning head-to-head matchups with the Sox to close the division race and cap one of the most improbable seasons ever. The only thing the Rays didn’t do right this season was close it out when the pressure was highest, in the
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“It’s over. It’s over, man.” - Phillies’ shortstop Jimmy Rollins after their 2-day rain-delayed World Series Game 5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. This is Philadelphia’s first world championship in a major sport since 1983. (CBS Sportsline)
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41 Days since the Bobcat soccer team has lost a game. The streak started after their 1-0 loss to UNC Pembroke, their only defeat of the season.
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Bobby Gentry / Senior Photographer Senior midfielder/forward Beth Coughlin pushes the ball on offense.
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Continued from Page 12... World Series. They seemed to forget how they played in an epic sevengame ALCS with those same Red Sox they battled all season for the division. Bottom line: the Rays folded, the Phillies didn’t. Maybe the Rays just had nothing left in the tank after that war with the Sox, maybe they listened to the experts and took the Phillies lightly. But I think the Phillies just had the right ingredients for a world title this season. With dominating pitching from Cole Hamels, solid setup men and a lights-out closer in Brad Lidge, they made it tough for the Rays just to get runners on, much
you don’t have a lot of opportunities, you have to capitalize.” In the second half, freshman midfielder/forward Megan McAlpin got in on the fun, adding an insurance goal off an assist from junior forward Lyric Burnett in the fifty-first minute. The goal was McAlpin’s fifth of the season, leading Bobcat freshmen and tying her for second on the team behind Ferrell. The freshmen added this offseason have played varying roles as Favero finds playing time for them among a loaded roster of veterans. “It’s a complete team effort, and different games call for different strengths of different players,” Favero said. The Bobcats held off the Saints for the final thirty-nine minutes, earning the 2-0 victory and more importantly, home-field advantage for the first round of the Peach Belt
less drive them in. They also did just enough on offense, playing National Leaguestyle small ball and hitting a few key home runs that kept Citizens Bank Park rocking with that crazed Philly fan emotion. And once the Rays got down, they just couldn’t recover. This Series was over when Philly took the third game 5-4 after a few crazy plays that left the Rays scratching their heads and wondering what they had to do to win four games. Once they had that mentality, the Phillies could almost cruise to the title. So enjoy it, Philly fans. And may it be another 25 years before you win another one.
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Conference playoffs. Now, the pressure is off the Bobcats as they head into their seasonending showdown with Columbus State University, the leader in the PBC with an undefeated conference mark. “I think honestly that this is not a game I need to get them motivated for,” Favero said. “It’s an interesting game because it won’t affect conference standings, but we have the belief that we can go in and beat them. They are first in the region for a reason, and this game will be two great teams going at it.” Favero also downplayed any thoughts of revenge after the Bobcats lost twice to the Cougars last season, including a 1-0 defeat in the second round of the PBC playoffs, which ended their season. “We are such a different team from last season, and so are they,” he said. “If we were worried about CSU it would have killed us (in the Ross Couch / Staff Photographer NGCSU game). This is more of an Junior forward Jamie Nevin takes a breather. opportunity than a revenge game.”
Athlete of the week: Rob Manning Preston Sellers Senior Reporter
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Venture Out with outdoor adventures Maggie Jensen Staff Writer
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GCSU students have paddled Lake Sinclair in the middle of the night, journeyed to Tybee Island to learn about sea turtles, rock-climbed and ex- UGA vs. plored caves. The association responsible for providing these opportunities Florida was the Venture Out program, affiliated with the Student Activities Center. ”Venture Out started out as a club started by outdoor education degree students and because it was found to be popular and many people were interested in taking trips. It has turned into a student offering through the SAC,” trip leader and graduate student Greg Paninski said. Venture Out was Paninski’s Graduate Assistantship, and he handled the budgeting, planning and leadership of the trips. Texas at This semester alone, students partook in an overnight paddle to Aviation Texas Tech Island on Lake Sinclair, spent a weekend in Tybee Island to relax on the beach and gain insight on sea turtles at the Sea Turtle Center, and recently returned from a hiking and caving trip in Pigeon Mountain, near Lafayette Georgia. Future plans for Venture Out include a backpacking trip in the Pisgah area of North Carolina in mid-November, a ski trip to North Carolina over winter break, an excursion to Florida to swim with manatees, an undecided spring break vacation, a white water rafting adventure, more rock climbing and an FSU at exciting skydiving experience. Ga Tech Venture Out accommodates all students, regardless of outdoor experience. “The great thing about Venture Out is that we are able to outfit almost any person, no matter their outdoor experience with all the gear they need on the trip except the clothes they are going to wear, though in some cases the other trip leaders and I are even able to help with that,” Paninski said. Trips are inexpensive, some costing as little as $15. Fees include costs of transportation, equipment and food for the various trips. “All of the trips are lots of fun and they’re a really good price. There is a skiing trip coming up. It’s from Jan. 5-9 and it costs $207, which is for everything; gas, food, lodging, and skiing equipment!” sophomore Arwen Blane, a Venture Out regular, said. Senior Amanda Severin was very happy with her experience after returning from the rock climbing and caving expedition in October. “I really enjoyed the caving part of the trip. It was a lot more intense than I thought it would be. It was a great feeling to be doing something out of what I would usually believe myself as being capable to do,” she said. After going on one trip, Severin’s enthusiasm for Venture Out grew. “They are taking a group skydiving in the spring and I plan on going to that too,” she said. “I would recommend it because it is a great break from the daily drone of How to sign up for school. The group size is pretty small so it gives you a good chance to get Venture Out: to know the people you are on the trip with.” Recreational outdoor activities alGo to the third floor of the Student low students to unwind and enjoy their Activities Center. environment. “On the caving trip, we sat in dark with our head lamps off,” senior CharFind the folder for the trip you are lotte Petonic said. “We startled everyinterested in. one as they were rolling through a part of the cave called ‘Pancake Squeeze’ because it was so compact. It was a Fill out all forms. great experience and I felt comfortable with the leaders’ knowledge of the activities.” Pay associated fees. Venture Out provides students with an economical and recreational way to Write down pre-trip meeting date and enhance their college experience, and time. looks to build on its already evident success.
The GCSU Athletic Department has named Rob Manning, a freshman on the GCSU cross country team, its athlete of the week for the week ending Oct. 26. This was the first such award for the men’s cross country team this season. Manning has been a solid contributor in his rookie season for the Bobcats, consistently finishing in the top three for GCSU, leading them to the finish in the last three
races and four overall. His twelfth-place finish at the Peach Belt Conference Championships hosted by GCSU on Saturday helped earn the Bobcats a third-place tema finish, the second-best in school history. Manning and the rest of the Bobcat runners will now get a chance to compete in the NCAA Southeast region championships on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Wingate. Along with Manning, a solid base of young runners will keep GCSU cross country on the rise in the PBC for the next few years.
College Football Staff Picks Preston Sellers, Sports Editor (9-6)
“Florida woke up two weeks ago and won’t slow down.”
Corey Dickstein, Editor-In-Chief (9-6)
“UGA comes in playing their best, and Florida won’t stop the run.”
Scott Thompson, Kyle Collins, Staff Reporter Asst. Sports Editor (8-7) (5-4)
“Florida is overthinking this game.”
“UGA’s offense is on a roll.”
“Texas Tech will turn the BCS into complete chaos.”
“TTU has a tendency to not show up for big games.”
“I’m picking against Texas ‘til they lose.”
“Colt McCoy will keep the Heisman in sight.”
“My hope is that GT can get back on track.”
“Bobby Bowden has never lost to the little jackets.”
“Bowden owns GT.”
“GT won’t lose two in a row at home.”
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Carrick’s legacy more than just wins and losses by Ross Couch Staff Writer
Goofy, crazy and sarcastic, intimidating and scary. A fierce competitor. John Carrick’s players, co-workers and friends use these words to describe him. But from those same people you’ll also hear that Carrick is a great friend, a caring coach and a compassionate individual. Entering his twenty-sixth year as head coach of the GCSU women’s basketball team, Carrick’s focus is on putting his players in the best situations possible – both on the basketball court and in life. Take last season, for example. The Lady Bobcats struggled for most of the season, finishing 13-15 on the year – only the sixth losing season during Carrick’s tenure. Many coaches would consider the 2007-08 season a failure for no other reason than the losing record. For Carrick, it was a success. “Last year was a lot of fun,” Carrick said. “Yes, we lost more games than we won, but we had great kids out there. I don’t pay attention to [people criticizing wins and losses]. My goal is to help these kids make better of themselves and do well in society.” Carrick began molding young athletes at Putnam County High School in 1974, as an assistant football coach, the head junior varsity boys’ basketball coach and the head baseball coach. His passion was on the baseball diamond, but few in the area shared his enthusiasm. “It was tough,” Carrick said. “It didn’t take me long to realize that football was everything in this area. At Putnam, the head football coach was the athletic director and the superintendent. I got discouraged with baseball because there were too many obstacles to overcome. My interest moved away from baseball.” That’s when he found girls’ basketball. He was offered the head job after his first year at PCHS. “The head girls’ coach resigned after the spring sports banquet, and they offered me the job the next day,” Carrick said. “I didn’t even know they had a girls’ team. The first girls’ basketball game I ever saw was the first game I coached. No lie.” That first year under Carrick, the Putnam squad tripled its win total from the previous season. Eight years and countless wins later, Carrick threw his hat into the college game. “We won a lot of games, and I had a lot of great players, but the last few years at Putnam I was really looking for a job at the college level,” Carrick said. “I even took a trip through Tennessee one summer, sleeping in my car and visiting junior colleges. I’d ask to see the athletic director, hand him a resume and tell him he needed to hire me. That didn’t work out, but then the Georgia College position opened up.” Two potential coaches turned down the job before Carrick accepted, and the rest is history. From 1983 to last season, Carrick’s teams posted a record of 437-286 – a winning per-
centage better than .600. He is by far the winningest coach in GCSU women’s basketball history. That resume says a lot to his players. Dominique Huffin, the 2007-08 Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, has only played one season under Carrick, but his influence has already made a difference. “At first I thought he was crazy,” she said. “Really. He was so hard on me. Sometimes I didn’t like him – a lot times – but at the end of the day I knew he meant well. He’s a great guy who cares about us as people as well as basketball players. It took me a long time to understand that, but I get him now. He’s great at what he does.” Emily Bixler, a redshirt senior guard, has been in the system for five seasons. Carrick frightened her when she first came on board. “I was scared of him,” she said. “He was so intimidating those first weeks here. But then I realized that he’s really a great coach. He cares about us, and not just about basketball. He’s always checking on us to make sure everything is going well. I’ve never had a coach like that. It’s great.” Carrick’s kindness goes beyond his players. Maurice Smith, in his second year as assistant coach of the Lady Bobcats, said Carrick treats everyone around him the same. “Coach Carrick is a compassionate guy,” Smith said. “He’s compassionate about his players, he’s compassionate about the people he works with and he’s compassionate about the people who work under him. He gives so much of himself to these athletes and the people around him. I don’t think a lot of people realize how much he really does.” Jimmy Wilson is one of the few who do. Wilson was one of Carrick’s students at GCSU during the mid-1980s, and now works with Carrick as the Assistant Athletic Director and head golf coach. Wilson joined the GCSU coaching staff in 1997 and has since become fast friends with Carrick. “John gives me a hard time because he’s known me forever, but he’s really a great friend,” Wilson said. “If I go to him for advice, he gives me his best opinion. If I ask him to do something for me, he does it without hesitation. He gives it everything he’s got” Wilson said Carrick has always been that way – and not just where the two friends are concerned. “John has always been energetic about everything he does,” Wilson said. “He’s always been a competitor. He’s always given everything his best shot. He doesn’t take shortcuts, and he doesn’t let his players take shortcuts. He’s always done things the right way.” And that’s why, when he retired from full-time work earlier this year, Carrick didn’t let his responsibilities to the basketball program fall to the wayside. He officially gave up the long hours, but he returned as a part-time head coach. Carrick said he’s not ready to leave the kids just yet. “When I’m dead and gone, they aren’t going to put that I won 800 games or however many,” he said. “It’s going to read something like, ‘He loved his kids.’ Right now, I’m not ready to give those kids up. I’m not ready to get out of the game just yet. I’m still having too much fun.”
Ross Couch / Staff Photographer Coach John Carrick calls out instructions during a home game last season. Carrick’s career at GCSU includes over 400 wins and a winning percentage better than .600.
GCSU Women’s Basketball Coaching Records Years Coach 1983-present John Carrick 1979-83 Gwen Trueheart 1977-79 Benitta George 1974-75 Laura Golden 1975-77 Minette Sutton
Record 437-286 25-72 11-31 8-13 2-40
*Information provided by 2007-08 GCSU Women’s Basketball media guide
Bobcat ballers anxious to unleash uptempo offenses Scott Thompson Senior Reporter
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While Midnight Madness has passed, basketball season is just arriving at GCSU. Many students and faculty are excited about the upcoming season, as both the men’s and women’s teams look to win the Peach Belt Conference and earn bids to the NCAA National Tournament. For the men’s team, it will be a different style of offense from last year. With the departure of star center Aaron Clark, the Bobcats do not have a dominant presence in the post for the first time in four seasons. As a result, men’s head coach Terry Sellers has adjusted the style of his team’s play to a faster, more aggressive method, relying heavily on guard play. “Each year it depends on personnel,” he said. “This year, we’re experienced at the guard position. We’re going to run a lot, have a lot of perimeter shooting, a lot of threes and let our guards work. We need to play full court press more often and create turnovers.” “We have the best group of guards in the conference,” senior guard Shaun Keaton said. “We’re going to score a lot of points, shoot a lot of three’s and it’s going to be a fast offense.” The emphasis on guard play for the Bobcats will be exciting to watch. The run-andrun offense will compliment a fast, relentless defense that will keep the pressure on opponents on both sides of the court. Despite Clark’s departure, the Bobcats still return the top two scorers from last season, senior guard Shaun Keaton and junior guard Graham Martin, both of whom averaged over 14 points per game. Other key returning players include junior guard Ty Rowland, who led the team in assists with 80, and senior guard Ken Kemp, who was second to Clark last season in rebounds. After an exhibition game Nov. 6 at Mercer, the men’s team will begin its quest for a fifth Peach Belt Conference title when they host Fort Valley State Nov. 21 at the Centennial Center. On the women’s side, head coach John Carrick is looking to lead his team to its seventh NCAA Tournament appearance and its third appearance in the past four seasons. Similar to the men’s team, the women’s team will utilize the guard position, with the departures of leading rebounder Ashley Williams and assist leader Lindsey Smith altering the
team’s style. “This year, our team is more suited for playing up and down the floor,” Carrick said. “We’re three deep at point guard, which means we can run; it means we’re going to be quicker, faster. We’ll play more pressure defense and more full court press.” It will be a near-carbon copy formula to that of the men’s team: speed, unrelenting defense and good perimeter shooting. Key returning players for the Lady Bobcats include sophomore guard Dominique Huffin, who leads the team in scoring, and guards Mandi Dudish and Emily Bixler, both of whom are particularly dangerous shooting from the perimeter. In addition, several players have joined the Bobcats via transfer, including junior guards Daniela Nopuente and Shandrea Moore. The Lady Bobcats open their season Nov. 15 in Columbus for the Columbus State TipOff Classic. The first home game for the Lady Bobcats will be Nov. 18 against LenoirRhyne.
Keilah Johnson / Staff Photographer Senior guard Ken Kemp looks for an open teammate in a practice earlier this week. Kemp is the leading returning rebounder and a lockdown man-to-man defender.
October 31, 2008
Community News
The Colonnade 15 Golf cart joy ride ends not so joyfully On Oct. 25, at approximately 6:28 p.m. Officer Hicks was dispatched to the area of Montgomery and Irwin Street in reference to someone joy riding on a golf cart. Contact was made with the male subject, who had an open beer with him and the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. When tested on the Alco-Sensor, he registered .146. He was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol.
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Lady Bobcats Soccer vs. Columbus State, Columbus, Georgia World Choral Extravaganza, First Baptist Church, Milledgeville, Georgia
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Maria Chumovitskay, Russian Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence, 101 Mayfair Hall Gallery Talk- IMAGINATIONARY: sounds like stationary, but it’s not... by Shonodlyn Haynes, Blackbridge Hall Gallery
Tuesday, November 4 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Final Cut Workshop, Library Instructional Technology Center
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Bobcats Basketball vs. Mercer, Macon, Georgia
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Georgia College appoints first-ever provost to lead its academic programs GCSU President Dorothy Leland today announced that Dr. Sandra J. Jordan has been appointed the university’s first-ever Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs. Jordan, who currently holds the same position at Mississippi University for Women, is expected to join GCSU in her new position on or about July 1, 2009. “Dr. Jordan’s skills and experience make her a perfect fit for Georgia College at this point in its history,” said Leland. “She has a deep commitment to the Georgia College mission, and I am confident that she will provide creative, thoughtful and collaborative academic leadership as we seek to enhance our standing as one of the nation’s premier public liberal arts universities.”.195 As Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jordan will serve as the university’s chief academic officer, with broad delegated responsibility for the overall excellence and vitality of the university’s academic life and programs. In addition to leading and managing the university’s Academic Affairs Division -- which includes its four academic schools (liberal arts & sciences, business, education, health sciences) -she will also oversee the library, instructional and informational technology, off-site centers and programs, continuing education, sponsored research, enrollment management and other academic support functions. Prior to her position at Mississippi University for Women, Dr. Jordan served as Associate Provost at Murray State University in Kentucky, a promotion from her original post as Dean of the university’s College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Previously, she served at Eastern New Mexico University as the Dean of its College of Fine Arts, and as inter-
im Dean of Fine Arts and Communications at the University of Montevallo in Alabama. Dr. Jordan’s background also includes serving as Director of the Monsanto Gallery of Art at Lander University in South Carolina. “Right from the outset, Dr. Jordan impressed the search committee,” said Professor Mike Digby, who chaired the search advisory committee for President Leland. “Her vita and application letter described someone with vast administrative experience doing the very things for which our new Provost position calls. Then when we met her, it was obvious that she had a dynamic, upbeat style and demeanor that would wear very well over the long term.” “I am extremely excited about joining the university and the Milledgeville community,” said Dr. Jordan. “Georgia College provides students with exceptional educational opportunities and is nationally recognized for excellence. I am drawn to the institution’s mission and its emphasis on developing engaged citizens. “President Leland is a highly respected leader, so it is an honor to have the chance to work with her,” she said. “I am grateful to the members of the search committee and to the President for placing their trust in me.” Dr. Jordan has received numerous awards and honors for her distinguished teaching, and in 2001, she was recognized by the Governor of Kentucky for her contribution to the arts. A prolific writer and researcher, her work has been widely published on topics ranging from the arts to enhancing academic leadership. In addition, she has been actively involved in serving dozens of professional and community organizations. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned both her Ph.D. and her Masters degree in Art History. She received her bachelor’s
degree in art from the University of Alabama. In addition, she has attended management development programs at both Harvard and Vanderbilt Universities. GCSU is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and is the state’s designated public liberal arts university. It enrolls approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is prominently ranked in a number of leading publications.
Carglary continues to rise in occurrences On Oct. 21, at approximately 6:34 p.m. a female reported that unknown person(s) entered her vehicle and stole a GPS system from her glove compartment while the vehicle was parked in the Centennial Center lot. She advised that she had secured her vehicle and when she returned, 3 doors were open. The case has been turned over to Detective Butler. There have been four other incidents like this coming from the Centennial Center parking lot.
On Oct. 26, at approximately 2:01 a.m. while assisting other officers with a fight on front campus, a male student walked by Sgt. Reonas and made the comment, “Why do cops have to be such douche bags?” Contact was made with the student, who began resisting Sgt. Reonas. He was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with Disorderly Conduct. While at MPD, the student was verbally belligerent to the officers and inmates and had to be isolated from everyone else.
Reverse Not Drive On Oct. 24, at approximately 10:48 a.m. a male student reported that when he started his vehicle, he placed the vehicle into drive, instead of reverse and after pressing the accelerator, the vehicle jumped the curve, striking an emergency call box by Sanford Hall. Missing Software On Oct. 24, at approximately 1:46 p.m. a male reported that 6 software CDs were stolen from the 3rd floor music studio. The CDs were last seen on Oct. 16. They are valued at $700. The case has been turned over to Detective Butler. No good deed goes unpunished On Oct. 25, at approximately 2:55 a.m. a female student reported damage to her vehicle in the 200 block of East Thomas Street. She advised that she witnessed a fight in progress and that damage was caused to her vehicle and when she confronted the subjects, they cursed at her and threatened to run her over and left the scene. MPD units along with Officer Hicks were unsuccessful in identifying or locating the subjects.
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Georgia College choruses present World Choral Extravaganza All three choruses of GCSU will perform in a World Choral Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at First Baptist Church on South Liberty Street. The University Chorus, Max Noah Singers and Women’s Ensemble will perform songs from 18 countries including Kenya, Brazil, Italy, and Israel. “It will be a learning experience both for the ensembles and for the audience as they are transported to different parts of the world through music,” said Dr. Jennifer Flory, Director of Choral Activities. Piano, cello, and clarinet, as well as percussion will accompany some selections while the choruses will perform others a cappella. In the spirit of this international event, donations will be collected and donated to American Friends of Georgia, Inc., to aid relief efforts in the country of Georgia. For more information on the GCSU Choral Ensembles including the University Chorus, Women’s Ensemble or the Max Noah Singers contact Jennifer Flory at 445-4839 or visit the Choral Ensembles website at choral.gcsu.edu. For information on the AmericanFriends of Georgia, Inc. visit the website: http://afgeorgia.org
SGA’s Smoking Stance- Resolution in Motion Several weeks ago, an article appeared in SGA Q&A that explained how the Student Government was looking into how to best handle the proposed smoking ban, and trying to decide on the best course of action. Furthermore, the article stated that a special SGA committee would form a resolution detailing a proposed plan for smoking regulation. Well, after much research, and deliberation, the Smoke –Free Exploratory Committee drafted a resolution and brought it before the SGA Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 29. It is important to note that the proposed resolution does not call for a campus wide ban on smoking and, in many ways reflects many of the practices that GCSU currently adheres to . If the resolution is passed without amendment from the senate, it will call for all areas 30 feet from building entrances, exits, open windows and areas in front of
air ducts, to be designated as “Smoke Free Zones”. Signs stating “No Smoking within 30 Feet” will be posted in these areas. Furthermore, this resolution would call for all ashtrays in the smoke free zones to be either removed or moved to areas where smoking is permitted. In accordance with Georgia law, violators of the campus smoking policy could be subject to several consequences including monetary fines. This resolution was brought before the Senate floor for discussion, and was met with a favorable response. At the request of the Smoking Committee Chairman, Billy Grace, the Senate voted to table the resolution until next week’s sessions. This motion was called in the hopes that students could attend next week’s session and voice their opinions before the Senate votes. If this resolution is approved
by SGA, it will be passed on to the University Senate as a strong recommendation to take into consideration and pass as university-wide policy. The University Senate will make the final decision concerning the new smoking policies at Georgia College & State University. SGA listened to several student’s opinions and ideas on the smoking issue, and took Facebook groups, in-depth surveys, and internet and personalized recommendations and suggestions into consideration when drafting the policy that is currently on the SGA senate floor. We strongly encourage students to come to the SGA senate session this coming Wednesday, Nov. 5 to voice your opinions of this proposed resolution. For additional questions regarding this resolution and the smoking situation, please email sga@ gcsu.edu.