The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College & State University
The Colonnade Friday, August 8, 2008
- www.gcsunade.com - Volume 85, No. 1
News Meet your SGA reps Bios of each Student Government Association representative. Page 2
Features Dancin’ options The two options for those who are interested in dancing at GCSU. Page 11
Approximately 1,100 freshmen are moving into GCSU residence halls this Fall.
What can you do in Milledgeville? A veteran GCSU student shares ways to cure your boredom in this college town. Page 10
Sports A side line report Sports Editor Preston Sellers hits the ground running with his new column “The Side Line.” Page 12
Thunder gets a head start on buying his books at The Pawprints Bookstore, which has two locations on campus.
Like all good freshmen should have done this summer, Thunder reads “Leaving Atlanta” by Tayari Jones.
Fall’s big four Soccer, cross country, golf and tennis gear up for the fall season in the Peach Belt Conference Page 12
To help students avoid the ever-threatening freshman 15, the Wellness Depot is open Monday through Thursday until 9 p.m., Fridays until 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on weekends.
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The GCSU campus can be tough to navigate for the first time but friendly faculty and students are glad to help. It’s important to eat a well balanced meal at Sodexo, the GCSU dining hall. Photographs and layout by Erin Gish and bobby Gentry. Special thanks to Jason Hendrix and Lee Sandow.
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Week of Welcome 2008 Calendar of Events
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Saturday
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Residence Hall move-in Open Swimming @ Centennial Center Dinner @ Maxwell Student Union dining hall Block Party/ big screen movie night @ Foundation and Parkhurst courtyard
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Brunch @ Maxwell Student Union dining hall The Transfer Student Social: Sink or Swim @ Centen- nial Center swimming pool Move-in Continues Dip and Dive @ Centennial Center swimming pool The Picture Perfect Picnic @ Courtyard of Foundation and Parkhurst Bobcat Marketplace @ Centennial Center Opening Ceremony: Catch the Bobcat Spirit @ Centennial Center
8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. 10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
First Monday @ Russell and Arts & Sciences Auditorium Healthy Relationships and Insights @ Russell Auditorium and Arts & Sciences Auditorium Orientation & Registration @ Arts & Sciences Auditorium Staying Active & Living Well at GCSU @ Wellness Depot Resident Students Meeting/ Hall Activities @ your residence hall
8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. group 1: 8:45 - 9:45 10 -10:45 group 2: 9:45 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:45 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3 p.m. - 5p.m. 5 p.m. -6 p.m. 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Circle Meetings/ Book Discussion Book Discussion @ Arts & Sciences Auditorium Meeting with author @ Russell Auditorium Book Discussion @ Arts & Sciences Auditorium Meeting with author @ Russell Auditorium Transfer Student Welcome Reception @ The Village at West Campus Clubhouse Passport Game Honors Orientation @ Magnolia Ballroom in Student Center Fraternity Life @ «The Den» in Student Center Resident Student Association Social in Maxwell Student Union lounge (Below Dining Hall) Freshman Convocation on Front lawn Reception and Band in Library courtyard
7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lemonade Brigade Poster Sales in the Dining hall Project Impact/ Coffee House in «The Den» in the Student Center
7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lemonade Brigade Poster Sales in the Dining Hall Community Celebration and Picnic on Front Lawn A Welcome Back Concert on Front Lawn Casino Night in Magnolia ballroom in student center
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Pre Nursing Welcome Reception in Maxwell Student Union Lounge Student Government Open House “The Den” in the Student Union Been to the Den? “The Den” in the Student Center
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Lake Party and Passport Party @ Power Point, Lake Sinclair
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Special to the Colonnade SGA has the ability to change and improve policies, procedures, and services that affect the student body. SGA is well-situated in the chain of command at GCSU and is consulted and called upon before major changes are implemented. SGA also assists Recognized Student Organizations with student programming and conference expenses through partial funding. Student Government provides financial assistance through the Academic Travel Fund Committee to students presenting research at professional conferences. The 25 student Senators, five from each
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Ryan Greene President
Welcome back, students of Georgia College & State
Justin Haight Vice President
Hello, my name is Justin Haight and I am excited to be serving you as the Vice President of the Student
class and five at-large, vote on all issues and policies brought before SGA. Senators also represent Recognized Student Organizations and help them receive funding for events. The responsibility for the governing of the student body is vested in the students themselves. All students are members of the SGA upon their enrollment and officers and Senators are elected on a yearly basis. The SGA has representation on most university-wide councils and committees and sets aside a portion of its monies to encourage organizations to sponsor activities which can benefit all students. Meet this year’s Executive officers.
University. As student body president, I am looking forward to making more noticeable changes on the campus of GCSU. Last year, we were quite successful in getting tangible things done for the students, and SGA looks forward to more great things to come for the 2008-2009 year. I am a senior Business Management major at GCSU. While SGA and classes take up most of my time, I enjoy playing music
with the GCSU bands, playing racquetball, and hanging out with my friends. SGA is here to listen to the student’s concerns, ideas, and criticisms of the university. If you have anything that I can help you with, please feel free to email me at sga.president@gcsu.edu, or come to my office during office hours (sga.gcsu. edu). Thanks, have a great year, and GO BOBCATS!
Government Association for my second term.I have a 3.4 GPA and will be a senior majoring in management, with a minor in marketing. Along with Student Government, I am the treasurer of Santa’s Miracle Fund, and Chaplain of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. I am a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the GEM program, as well as the Leadership Certificate Program. As Vice President I oversee the Senate and advise all committees within the Senate. It is my determi-
nation to continue to work hard toward the creation and implementation of policies that will directly affect YOU, the student. I can promise each and every one of you that we already have another exciting year ahead of us and urge each of you to run for a position as Senator this year. I look forward to meeting many of you and will do my best to serve you all.
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David McLaughlin Secretary
Zach Mullins Treasurer
Michael George Attorney General
Michael George is returning as Attorney General for his second year in office. This position is
My name is David McLaughlin and I am a Junior Management Information Systems major. I am really excited to be an Executive Officer as the SGA Secretary. I had the great opportunity to serve as a senator this past year, working with various organizations across the GCSU campus. As Secretary, I plan to continue working hard with the other officers and
incoming senators to assist the concerns of our student body. I am also very excited about the many events SGA has planned this year. It is going to be another great school year and we are looking forward to it. If anyone has any questions or concerns about SGA, please don’t hesitate to email me directly at sga.secretary@gcsu.edu.
Zach Mullins will be serving as SGA’s Treasurer for the 2008-2009 school year and is currently a Sophomore Management major with a minor in Marketing. Last year, Zach served on SGA as a Senator and Chair of the License Plate Committee. Outside of SGA, he was Resident Student Association
(RSA) President and an active member of the University community. As Treasurer, Zach is responsible for the management of all Student Government budgetary matters and is the chair of the Academic Travel Fund Committee, which can fund students’ travel to conferences at which they are presenting.
more than just a place on the Student Government Association’s Executive Board, it also comes with the responsibility of leading the Student Judicial Board. This Board’s purpose is to hear all Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct violations. Michael George promises that each case will be heard on an individual basis while taking all extenuating circumstances into account. He would also like to let the student body know that the Board’s purpose is not to punish students for a mo-
mentary lapse in normally sound judgment, but to educate; so as to prevent such events from happening again. With this year’s insightful and wellqualified Student Judicial Board, Attorney General George looks forward to a successful, and hopefully slow, year. Michael is an Eagle Scout, Honors and Scholars student, member of Omicron Delta Kappa, G.E.M. participant and will be applying to law schools in October.
Make this year a breeze Special to the Colonnade Members of the Enrollment Management Division, including staff members from Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, and Center for Student Success, worked directly and indirectly with you as you were applying and preparing to attend Georgia College. Now that you are on campus, we, along with other offices in our division, are committed to helping you succeed. As you get ready to start college life, we would like to point out some important resources that can help you through your journey at Georgia College. • Check your myCats account daily. Important information about financial aid, registration, testing requirements, activities, and much more is posted here. This is also the place where you’ll check your eCats email, which you should also do every day. Make sure you pay particular attention to e-mails that tell you when things are due. • B o o k m a r k the Academic Calendar. It is important that you know the dates you can make changes to your schedule, deadlines for tuition payment, fees, what day classes begin, etc. Forgetting any of these things can cause a negative impact on your college transition and even on your grades. Visit www. gcsu.edu/catalog and click on Academic Calendar to stay up to speed. • Make sure the Undergraduate Catalog is your first new friend at GCSU. Interested in knowing what a certain class entails? Need to know the requirements for your major? Do you have a question about academic policies and rules? You can check the Catalog to find out. Check under the quick links drop-down box on the homepage to find the Catalog, or visit www.gcsu.edu/catalog. • Become familiar with the HOPE Scholarship GPA calculation process. The Financial Aid Office staff is your best source of information regarding this scholarship program. Refer to the
“Guide to the HOPE Scholarship” located on their Web site at www.gcsu. edu/financialaid/HOPEguide.pdf. Even better, meet with your Financial Aid Advisor to gain a better understanding of when your GPA will be reviewed as well as grades that are used in this calculation. After all, leaving high school as a HOPE Scholar is an accomplishment to be proud of. We hope you continue those achievements throughout your undergraduate collegiate experience. • Make sure you have submitted your final high school transcripts and immunization records. You can doublecheck both by going to the PAWS Links on your myCats Student tab. Review your Admissions Checklist to confirm receipt of your high school transcript, and look on your holds page to confirm that your immunization records are complete. If you do not have a hold, your immunization records have been received and entered. • Visit the Learning Center in A&S 2-56 if you are experiencing difficulty in a certain class, or even if you just want to polish up your study skills. The Learning Center offers tutoring and support for a variety of classes, and can help you develop additional strategies for success. Remember, college-level courses are different from high school courses, and students who succeed use every resource available to ensure that they master the material taught in each class. • Get to know your Academic Advisor. Your advisor is committed to guiding you through your course selection and assisting you in career preparation. • Always make sure you ask questions, and always ask for help when you need it. Again, we are glad you are a member of the Georgia College family, and we will be among your biggest fans during your time at GCSU. We hope that you’ll call on us whenever we can help, and we hope you have a great first year!
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So many clubs, so little time Special to the Colonnade These Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) provide out-of-class contact with faculty, staff, and students who share interests like yours. This can be very helpful as you pursue career options. The following list provides you with the recognized student organizations: academic, civic engagement, diversity, fine arts, honors/ professional, institutional, political, religious/spiritual and sports club. The listings that are not included are the Greek system and Student Media. For Greek Fraternities and Sororities, please visit Greek Life. Visit Student Media for information on radio, newspaper and television on campus. Academic Organizations • Anthropology Club • Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) • Assoc. of Info. Tecnology Professionals (AITP) • Astronomy Club • Black Association of Nursing Students • Chemistry Club • Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) • Council for Exceptional Children • Future High School Educators • GCSU Association of Nursing Students • Georgia Association of Young Children (GYAC) • History Club • International Business Club • Kinesiology Club • Macintosh Users Group (MUG) • Marketing/Advertising Club • Mathematical Association of America • Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) • Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) • Women in Chemistry Alliance
Civic Engagement • ANGELS • American Humanics Student Association • Best Buddies • Collegiate 4-H of GCSU • Dance Marathon • Dean’s Student Advisory Board • Environmental Science Club • Fire Brigade • Gamma Sigma Sigma • Music Therapy Society • Peers Advocating Wellness S u c c e s s fully (P.A.W.S.) • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) • The Habit of Being • • • • •
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Institutional Campus Activities Board (CAB) Georgia College Computer Gamers Mickey’s Crew Resident Hall Association (RHA) Rho Alpha Student Ambassadors Student Government Association (SGA) The National Society of Success and Leadership Transfer Student Association Media obcat Media ProB ductions The Colonnade WGUR Political College Republicans Student Political Movement Young Democrats of America Religious/Spiritual As One Baptist Collegiate Ministries Campus Catholics Campus Outreach Kappa Upsilon Chi Sigma Alpha Omega Wesley Foundation Campus Ministries Young Life Sports Club Archery Club Bobcat Frisbee Club Dance Team (Sassy Cats) Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lacrosse Club Men’s Soccer Club Mixed Marital Arts Club Student Athletic Advisory Committee Swim Cats Swim Club Volleyball Club Water Ski Club Yoga Club
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News
Going international locally
August 8, 2008
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Seize the opportunity to become a global citizen of Georgia College & State University while you can. In addition to the numerous services our campus has to offer, there are a multitude of opportunities to see the world and experience it on campus. The International Club is one of the largest organizations on campus and is open to all students, both Georgia bred and from abroad! The group meets every Wednesday evening at 8:30 alternating coffee hours with club meetings. The club organizes philanthropic events including the GCSU annual International Day in October and the annual International Dinner that is jam-packed with exciting displays of talent, fashion and amazing foods from around the world. Enhance your resume while having the best experiences of your college career, and be able to demonstrate to your future employers that you have necessary cross-cultural communication skills and experiences to make you among the best in your class all by participating in study abroad. GCSU International Education Center offers a wide variety of both summer and semester study abroad programs on nearly every continent! HOPE scholarship and financial can be applied, and there are scholarships available to those who apply early. Foreign language skills are not required, but don’t be surprised if you pick up a few along the way. The International Business Club promotes diver-
File Photo Members of the Diversity hold rallies promoting diversity awareness such as the legacy left by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade above was held in honor of MLK Day.
Diversity and equality
File Photo Many students enjoy the affordable and exciting opportunities of studying abroad from places from Europe to Asia. (Below) Students also participate in International festivities highlighting diverse cultures from around the globe.
sity and exposure to other cultures through the creation and promotion of global business opportunities. Pro-
gramming designed to prepare better professionals for the global marketplace includes visiting international businesses in Georgia (like YKK and Coca Cola), Dress for Success, and focuses on bringing together individuals with various cultural backgrounds and business interests in a social atmosphere and creating opportunities to develop business skills needed in the global business arena. IBC meets every other Wednesday, beginning August 20th, in Atkinson 106 at 12:30PM. Want to be a global citizen, but don’t have time for extracurricular activities? Consider one of GCSU’s many international majors and minors. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages offers majors in French and Spanish, minors in French, German, Spanish, and courses in Arabic, Italian, Japanese, and Russian. The School of Business offers a minor in International Business. Additionally, there are several interdisciplinary minors including African Studies, International Studies, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. For more information, contact the International Education Center in Lanier 223, phone number 478445-4789.
thrive on campus
The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity is thrilled about the upcoming year and all the opportunities you will have to get connected! We provide a wide range of services and programming to support and enhance awareness and appreciation of diversity and promote a campus climate that celebrates difference! These services include: • Disability Services which provides assistance with accommodations and other topics concerning learning and physical disabilities • The Women’s Resource Center which provides support and advocacy for women’s issues • Diversity programming which provides support and advocacy for cultural populations • A safe space that offers aid with complaints and issues of harassment and discrimination Our services are offered daily and are supported by a calendar of diverse events including plays, dance performances, movies, anti-domestic violence marches, cultural celebrations, mentorship programs, lectures, social justice projects and much more. Our programming is designed with you in mind. As we work to bring events that will expose you to an array of cultures and diversity issues, we hope that you will educate and share your experience with us. You are an essential piece of what we do, so check out our calendar for upcoming events at www.gcsu.edu/equity. We look forward to connecting with you.
More than just the books
Students can enjoy the variety of services and information that are offered by LITC.
Special to the Colonnade The Library and Instructional Technology Center Welcomes You! The Library and Instructional Technology Center (LITC) welcomes all incoming freshmen and returning students. The LITC is not just a library; it is a 21st century information commons. Our core values emphasize lifelong learning, excellence in service, and the provision and sharing of information resources. Please drop by the LITC to familiarize yourselves with the resources and services we offer. • More than 200,000 books • Access to over 38,000 periodicals and newspapers • Multimedia lab for editing audio/ video • CD and DVD collections • Computers and computer labs • iPods and laptops
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• Digital, still and video cameras • Interlibrary loan • Study rooms and classrooms During the Fall 2008 semester the Library is open during the following hours: Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: noon – 11:00 PM The Instructional Technology Center is open 24 hours Sunday through Friday. Our weekend hours are as follows: Friday: close at 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: open at noon For more information visit us online at http://library.gcsu.edu or call (478) 445-4047.
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Counselors ease transition and daily life Special to the Colonnade
Whether this greeting finds you in your first semester or you’re a seasoned college student, we want to welcome you to Georgia College. It is our sincere desire that your experience here is the absolute best and that you are successful. Have fun and enjoy your freedom, but take care of yourself and your work. You can do both. If doing “those things” that you know you “should” do causes an internal uprising, beware. If you hear yourself thinking, “Hey, I don’t have to do this. Who’s going to know?” that just might be the slippery slope of avoidance. Tasks like reading lecture notes or textbook chapters every day or going to class daily when there’s no attendance policy requires a lot of self-discipline and maturity. It’s easy to convince yourself that “it’s ok” when there’s no immediate negative consequence. Problems most often arise down the line when the cumulative effect of those choices has led to failing grades or being overwhelmed at the work required to catch up. Here are some of our time tested suggestions for how to stay on track. • • • • •
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Get your studying done first and reward yourself with fun. That way fun is guilt free! (Most fun, that is.) Read and review lecture notes daily. Keep up with readings in your classes. Go to class, even if there’s no attendance policy. Find a few places to study besides your room. Your friends will find you there and convince you that what they want to do is more important or at least more fun than your work. Be mindful to keep your health in balance – sleep, nutrition, exercise, etc. (Don’t get to the place where you’re surviving on naps. That’s a warning sign that you’re out of balance.) Do something good for yourself regularly --meditate, pray, spend time alone, etc. Get to know your professors. Go by and see them during their office hours. If they’ve never seen you, and you go in at the end of the semester requesting a favor, they may wonder who you are. Stay in communication with your family, but try to handle your problems at school by yourself. This builds self-reliance and independence. Get involved in a few groups – registered student organizations (RSO’s), social groups, etc. Get to know the people in your living area. Go to meals with different people. Have a variety of friends. Become familiar with campus resources and use them.
Counseling Services also provides voluntary, confidential, and free professional counseling to enrolled students for a wide range of issues, including: Personal Issues: Individual concerns, such as relationship issues, anxiety, and depression Career Choice: Deciding on a major and a career field Academic Skills: Time management, study skills, testtaking, and test anxiety Alcohol and Drug Education: Learning more about alcohol and other drugs, screening and referral for treatment if needed Referral: Assistance in locating additional sources of help, both on and off campus If you’re worried about an immediate threat to anyone’s
The right to vote used to be a popular rite of passage. And there is absolutely no reason why this upcoming election shouldn’t be one for you. This November the country will witness a historic presidential election between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. Whatever your affiliation may be voting this upcoming election is crucial. The demographic of age 18-24 is becoming a huge deciding factor. Make your voice count.
How to Register to Vote in Georgia There are several ways for students, faculty, and staff to register to vote: 1) Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, online forms are available at http://www.sos.ga.gov/elections. Search “voter guide” for a complete Georgia Voter Information Guide. 2) Baldwin County Board of Registrars, (located at the Courthouse, Suite 102). For questions and voting information, call 478-445-4526 or email lrodgers@baldwincountyga.com. The Registrars can register any and all students and faculty who qualify in Baldwin County; they are available to offer advice and guidance regarding registering to vote in other counties. 3) You may also get Voter Registration Applications, Absentee Ballot Request forms, and Voter Guides from Kathleen Martin (GCSU Deputy Registrar) Contact k.martin@gcsu.edu, 445-0969, A&S 209. If you want to know (1) if you’re registered to vote, (2) where you vote (polling place) or (3) who your elected officials are, go the Poll Locator at http://www.sos.ga.gov/elections. WHEN YOU REGISTER TO VOTE: You must provide a residence address as well as a mailing address. A student has the right to register to vote from their home county and place their GC&SU address in the mail block. Provide a resident (physical) ad-
We are also on call after hours for emergency situations involving students. In a residence hall, contact your resident assistant or residence director. Students in The Village should contact their community assistant or assistant director for apartment living. Any student can contact Public Safety at (478) 445-4400 for help.
Counseling groups for every need We offer individual and group counseling to students on academic, personal and career related issues. Some of the groups we are offering this semester are listed below: Alcoholics Anonymous is a confidential, member-led support group focusing on recovery from alcohol abuse. Meetings are open to GCSU students and employees, and Milledgeville community members. Campus AA meetings will be available in the fall but times have not yet been announced. Additional AA and Al-Anon meetings are available in the community. The Good Body This body image discussion group will utilize Eve Ensler’s work, The Good Body. Each week, participants will listen to a15-minute portion of the CD followed by 30 minutes of discussion based on CD content and participants’ experiences with body image. The group is geared toward, but not limited to, women. Faculty, staff, and students who would like to talk about common experiences with body image are welcome. This is a discussion group, not a support group or treatment group for eating disorders. If you need help for an eating disorder, please contact Counseling Services at (478) 445-5331 or Lanier 130 to discuss referral options for treatment. The Good Body will meet on Mondays, Sept. 15 – Oct. 20, from 12:30 – 1:15 in the Women’s Resource Center, MSU 143. Feel free to bring your lunch and attend any or all meetings. Mastering Your ADD/ADHD Adults with ADD/ ADHD often face challenges in college, work and relationships that sometimes overshadow their strengths, make it difficult to achieve their full potential, and impact their self-image. This group will present strategies to help students manage symptoms of ADD/ADHD, im-
The quick guide to the right to vote Special to the Colonnade
safety, call 911. Other emergencies might include sexual assault, severe trauma, or a non-immediate threat of suicide or homicide. During regular office hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m.), contact our office at (478) 445-5331 and tell the person answering the phone that this is an emergency.
dress when registering in Milledgeville or your home county. (for ex, street address). Some students tend to place a dorm name (not address) on the residence line of the application, or have been known to place a CPO box on the residence block [students do not reside inside of CPO Boxes]. Provide a Mailing Address - where your county sends your absentee ballot, for example, upon request. Some students place mailing addresses outside of Baldwin County . Since this is used to determine residency, it may indicate to the Board that the student is not a resident of Baldwin County. Just because a student is enrolled at GC&SU does not mean the student must vote here in Baldwin County. On the other hand, if a student’s intent is to reside here, he/she is welcome to register in Baldwin County . Note: If you are registering for the first time in Georgia, and you register by mail, you are required to show one of the acceptable types of identification by mailing a copy of the identification with your voter registration application. Every time you move, you must update your voter registration by submitting a new application Voter registration deadline for Nov. 4 General Election is Oct. 6, 2008. You can also join politically active groups such as the College Republicans and Young Democrats. You can also get informed about issues you care about through a series of campus events bringing political speakers, activists and experts hosted this semester by the Coverdell Institute and American Democracy Project. Or you can participate in our forums and online discussions at www. gcsunade.com.
prove mood and self-esteem, and provide opportunities to interact with others who have had similar experiences. The group will meet weekly throughout the semester and will draw heavily from the book entitled Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program Client Workbook. This group is offered by Counseling Services in concert with the Office of Disabled Student Support Services. Those interested in participating in this free group should contact Counseling Services early in the semester for a pre-group interview. You Are Not Alone Does feeling uncomfortable around other people keep you from doing things you want to do? Do you worry that others will notice how nervous you feel? Most people experience anxiety in social situations at least some of the time, but if anxiety is interfering with your ability to enjoy yourself or accomplish what you want in life, this program may be for you. It uses a structured and supportive approach to help students understand their anxiety and take specific steps to become more comfortable in social situations. Equally important, it provides a supportive environment in which to meet others who share the same experiences and to find that you are not alone. This group will meet weekly and will draw heavily from the book entitled Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach, Client Workbook. Those interested in participating in the group should contact Counseling Services early in the semester to schedule a pre-group interview. Check out our website at www2.gcsu.edu/counseling/ groups.html for more information.
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Community News
August 8, 2008
Rock n’ Roll On July 28, at 1:44 p.m., a woman reported that between July 25 and 26 unknown person(s) stole a rocking chair off her porch in the 400 block of West Hancock Street. The case has been turned over to Detective Butler.
Academic Calendar Fall 2008
Pills, booze.... and a dog?
August August 16
Residence Halls Open
August 16- 20
Week of Welcome
August 18-19
Orientation/ Registration
August 19
Last Day to withdraw (Drop ALL Fall classes and receive full refund)
August 20
Classes Begin
August 22
Last Day to Add a Course
August 26
Last Day to Drop A Course (Reduce Course Load without fee penalty)
September
One last drink On July 19, at 1:10 a.m., Officer Hicks observed a male sleeping on a bench on Hancock Street. Repeated attempts were made to wake the subject and contact was eventually made with him. The man stated he was resting. Officer Hicks observed a full plastic cup next to the man, to which he stated he had bought rum earlier. The man was instructed to empty the contents of the cup. He then picked up the cup and took a large swallow of the beverage before pouring the remainder out. The man was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and charged with Public Drunkenness.
September 1
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes)
An evening of leaks
September 2
Classes Resume
September 5
Deadline to apply for graduation for students completing requirements for Spring Semester 2009
On July 23, at 8:06 p.m., Officer Hicks was dispatched to The Village building 500, in reference to an air conditioner leak and damage to the ceiling. While Officer Hicks was responding to the call, he noticed the odor of urine on the elevator. Physical Plant and Custodial were called out to the scene.
October
A few too many
October 10
Midterms
October 16
Last Day to Drop a Course/ withdraw without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an F by professors for absences)
October 27- Nov. 5
Registration for Spring Semester 2009
October 27
Registration for Graduate Students, Seniors and students with priority registration
October 29
Registration for Juniors
October 30
Registration for Sophomores
October 31
Registration for Freshmen
November November 26-28
Thanksgiving Holidays
December Classes Resume
December 8
Classes End
December 9-12
Final Exams
December 12
Resident Halls close at 6 p.m.
December 14
Payment Deadline for Spring 2009
December
Grades Due no later than 9 a.m.
Always striving to continually improve services to our campus, the department of Auxiliary Services has implemented a new customer service hotline. If you experience any problems with snack and beverage vending machines, with laundry machines, or with cable TV reception, just call 445-FIX IT (445-3494). Whether a machine took your money and didn’t vend the product you wanted or the machine simply needs to be replenished, we want to know about it. If your residence hall washer isn’t working properly, or channel 51 is on the fritz, we want to know about it. Vending refunds are available, and we want to fix all problems as quickly as possible. Of course, we can’t fix what we don’t know is broken, so we ask for your help in reporting any and all problems.
Future High School Educators Club Have you ever considered teaching high school? It is a wonderful way to share your passion and make a difference in the lives of others. If you are thinking about a career in secondary education, you may want to join the Future High School Educators Club (FHSE). The club is a great opportunity to meet others with the same interests, connect with students who are currently working on their teaching certificates, and find ways to start building your resume.
‘Paintings’ Exhibit Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery and the GCSU Museum present the Frances de La Rosa’s exhibition: ‘Paintings.’ The exhibition co-sponsored by Arts Unlimited will be displayed Aug. 18 through Sept. 12 at Blackridge Hall Art Gallery and Aug. 18 through Oct. 2 at GCSU Museum. The opening reception will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at GCSU Museum and at 5 p.m. at Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery. The artist talk will be held at 6 p.m. at Blackbridge Hall. Courtney S. Mims, GCSU senior Museum Studies art major and curator of the exhibition, worked with Frances de La Rosa, Professor of Painting at Wesleyan College in Macon, to develop an exhibition that showcases de La Rosa’s abstract landscape paintings. Frances de La Rosa’s compositions are rendered with numerous layers of brush strokes that shift from recognizable scenery to non-representational textures, patterns, shapes, and lines that alludes to nature. Nature provides the artist with endless themes for artistic expressions. As a result she has selected and simplified while working with a subject matter full of vast resources. The theme focuses on the creative energy found in visualization and the power of nature. Displaying diverse patterns, imagery, and stories, the subject matter comes from the stimulations of life, anything that she has seen in the real world and the inner world of her imagination. For more information contact gallery director Carlos M. Herrera at 478-445-7025.
Beer + Potatoes = Mess
On Aug. 4, at 9:13 a.m., a man reported several broken beer bottles and potatoes had been thrown around the fence near the gas pumps. Sgt. Ennis made contact with the residents of a nearby house and they cleaned up the area and their front yard. The residents were also given a verbal warning about littering and parking in the area. Information compiled by Amanda Boddy Please go online to gcsunade.com to download the extended Public Safety Report podcast.
Justices pound the gavel Special to the Colonnade
December 1
Problems with snack or drink? Laundry or cable on the blink? Call 445-FIX IT
On July 27, at 2:47 a.m., Officer Miller observed a vehicle run a stop sign at Wilkinson and Thomas Streets. A traffic stop was initiated and contact made with the driver. While speaking with the driver, Officer Miller observed that her eyes were glassy, her speech slurred and she had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. A check through GCIC found that the registration was suspended and there was no insurance on the vehicle. When tested on the Intoxilyzer 5000, the driver registered .181. The driver was arrested and transported to Milledgeville PD and issued citations for DUI and Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign. She was issued a warning for the registration. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Old Capitol Wrecker Service.
On July 28, at 5:56 p.m., a woman reported seeing a vehicle driving erratically on Hancock Street. Sgt. Pissott observed the vehicle fitting the description at Montgomery and Jefferson Street. A traffic stop was initiated and contact made with the driver. While speaking with the driver, Sgt. Pissott and Officer Smith could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. The woman advised that she had a margarita at 10:30 a.m. this date and also advised that there were no alcoholic beverages in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle found a 1.7 liter bottle of tequila with half of the contents consumed. Also found was a pill bottle containing Xanax, which was prescribed to the driver, three whole Oxycodeine pills and one crushed Oxycodeine pill, which were not in their original container. The woman stated the bottle for the Oxycodeine was stolen on July 4th. When tested on the Intoxilyzer 5000, the woman registered .117. She was arrested and transported to Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and charged with DUI 2nd offense, Open Container and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Schedule II Narcotic. Attempts were made to find a sober driver to remove the vehicle and a dog that was with her from the scene, which were unsuccessful. Old Capitol Wrecker towed the vehicle and Animal Control took possession of the dog.
Underage drinking, public drunkenness, cheating, stealing, lying, drug use or sale, and “watering” the bushes on front campus could put you in front of the Student Judicial Board. Some students have been before the Board, some students have not, and most students don’t know that we have a Student Judicial Board (let alone what it is or what it does). It is important that all students realize that the University has behavioral expectations for students and that there are two documents: The Student Code of Conduct and The Honor Code that apply to all students. As a student, the University may hold you responsible for your conduct. The university defines ‘Conduct’ as “acts which knowingly or unknowingly violate Federal, state, or local laws, and/or Georgia College & State University rules and regulations, or which the student knew or reasonably should have known would result in occurrences prohibited by the Code of Conduct.” Be aware that, should your actions take place off-campus, both the university and the local authorities may take independent action. Should you find yourself in front of the Student Judicial Board, depending on the nature of your violation, the circumstances surrounding it, and if you are found ‘responsible’, you may have to deal with: fines, community service, letters of apology, probation, suspension and/or expul-
sion. While this list looks a bit harsh, not every case requires action. In some cases, students are found “not guilty” and no action is taken. The Student Judicial Board is composed of a pool of eleven students in addition to the Attorney General who will be serving as Justices along and with four Faculty Advisors. Each Justice has completed an application and successfully completed an interview process to determine their qualities that would bring to the student conduct process. Having been a part of the selection process, We feel fully justified in saying that these individuals bring skills that will contribute to a successful, and hopefully slow, year. Justices returning for another year of service on the Student Judicial Board are: Stephen Ashley, Yasmiene Davis, Justin Cross, Kurt Neiser, Tyler Ebrite, Wesley Ransom, and Lyric Burnett. For the upcoming academic year Donald Gary, Billy Grace, Caroline Rentz, and Joel Graham have been appointed as new Justices. While the primary Justices for the academic year have been selected, applications for alternates are still being accepted. If you are interested in becoming a Justice for the Student Judicial Board please send an e-mail to Attorney General Michael George at: michael_george@ecats.gcsu. edu or stop by the Student Government Association’s office in the Student Activities Center, Room 105.
Wii have fun at Campus Life Special to the Colonnade
The staff at Campus Life are thrilled you have chosen GCSU as your educational base camp. Along with the academics of GCSU we want you to have fun and interesting things to do while you are with us. We have a lot of fun activities and chances to do some really cool stuff on your own or with your friends. At the Student Activities Center we have The Den with Game Room (Wii and Xbox 360), snacks, massage chairs, Campus College TV which will include the Sunday Ticket this year for all your sporting events and other game room fun. We have part-time employment opportunities that can fit your class and study schedule. We arrange comfortable meeting spaces for your organization's
events. We help you with your student organization or help you create your own interest group. Campus Life also has Venture Out that arranges outdoor activities (kayaking, camping, skydiving, skiing, and more). We coordinate intramural sports and facilitated over 400 teams last year (there's room for everyone!). We oversee Greek life organizations that includes all of the social Greek Letter sororities and fraternities and the many opportunities that they offer! If you like to help others we have the GIVE Center that will help you help others through many volunteer programs. We learn while we play and can have a lot of fun doing it! Come check us out!
Opinion Friday, August 8, 2008
Our Voice is The Colonnade’s editorial area. It is the very special spot in every edition of The Colonnade where we reserve the right to give our editorial board’s consensus opinion about pertinent issues that come up both on and off our campus. That is what Our Voice is usually for, but for this week Our Voice belongs to me and only me, the Editor in Chief. Unfortunately, as the Editor in Chief writes the Week of Welcome Our Voice each year, everything tends to sound about the same, so if you are not new to our campus I offer you my most sincere apology. For those of you coming to GCSU for the first time, congratulations are in order. You have chosen an excellent school and I am sure you will quickly realize that this campus and the Milledgeville community offer you plenty to do. That being said I would like to give you a little piece of advice. At the risk of sounding a bit cocky, I encourage you all to pick up a copy of The Colonnade each week. I will not lie to you, part of the reason is that we work very hard on each copy of our newspaper and without the readers we would be nothing. However, I also encourage you to read The Colonnade because we endeavor to provide you with information about what is going on at our school. Our motto is “It’s your right to know. It’s our duty to inform,” and I assure you we take that to heart. Unfortunately, we do not know everything that goes on, on this campus. We encourage all of the students, faculty and staff to e-mail or call us with tips. This is one of the most exciting years we have had in a long time on this campus. It is, after all, an election year. Naturally, one of our goals this year is to provide you with information about the election and to encourage you all to vote. This year we will also strive to bring you more content online. We will have daily updates with the latest campus information as well as videos and slideshows from events around GCSU. Please check these out at gscunade.com. Not only do I encourage you to read The Colonnade, I encourage you to participate. If you are interested in becoming a writer or photographer please stop by one of our Monday meetings, these are held at 5 p.m. in the MSU Lounge. No experience is necessary and it is open to all majors. There are other ways to get involved: write a letter to the editor about a story or anything that may be on your mind (send letters to colonnadeletters@gcsu.edu), vent to us on A.I.M. (IM colonnadevent), or even join our advertising staff. Once again, welcome to GCSU. Let’s make this the greatest year in school history.
Corey Dickstein Editor in Chief
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All students are expected to abide by the requirements of the Georgia College & State University Honor Code as it applies to all academic work at the University. Failure to abide by the Honor Code will result in serious penalties. Matriculation Pledge In enrolling at Georgia College & State University, I solemnly pledge that I will conduct myself in such a manner as to reflect credit on the Georgia College & State University community, and I will uphold the Honor Code of the University. If I violate this Honor Code, I will accept the imposed penalty, which may include expulsion from the University. Preamble Since 1942, there has been an Honor Code at Georgia College & State University. This Code is a dynamic aspect of the University which helps to define its character as an institution of higher learning in the best liberal arts tradition. Through the years, this Code has given rise to an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust on the Georgia College & State University campus. And, as a result of periodic examination and review, the Honor Code continues to grow stronger. After undergoing thoughtful study and meticulous revision during the 199899 academic year, today’s Honor Code reflects a renewed desire of the present student generation for an honorable community and guarantees stiff punishments for dishonorable
actions. The commitment to honor has its own rewards, but the Honor Code also brings responsibilities - a respect for the ideas, values, and property of others; a readiness to subordinate one’s own interests to the interests and well-being of the whole university community; and a dedication to abide by the rules of the University. In order to maintain an honorable campus, student commitment is vital. This commitment begins with personal integrity, extends to the refusal to condone violation of the rules, and ends with support of an appropriate punishment for those who violate the spirit and provisions of the Honor Code. Anything short of full commitment undermines the very essence of Georgia College & State University honor. Those who engage in dishonorable behavior may be banned from the University for one or two semesters, or permanently. Students who are unfamiliar with the concept of honor or who have a history of dishonorable behavior are urged to consider alternatives to Georgia College & State University. However, those wishing to renew themselves in the spirit of honor will be invited to join the community of Georgia College & State University by formally embracing the Honor Code at a ceremony at the beginning of their academic careers at GCSU (the Honor Code, however, is applicable to all students who matriculate at GCSU). The Honor Code
It is presumed that any student who matriculates at Georgia College & State University is willing to conform to a pattern of mutual trust and honor and shall deal honorably with all members of the university community. It must be understood that it is the responsibility of each student, faculty, and staff member to preserve, nurture, and strengthen this spirit of honor. Georgia College & State University students shall at all times refrain from and discourage all attempts at lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and vandalism. When a violation of the Honor Code is detected, a student should take steps to bring the matter to the attention of the Student Judicial Board or the Vice President and Dean of Students. Violations Defined “Lying” is defined as any attempt to deceive, falsify, or misrepresent the truth in any matter involving university business. University business includes but is not limited to, financial aid information, excuses for absences, statements to professors in order to reschedule tests or assignments, and responses to the queries of Public Safety officers. “Cheating” is defined as the employment of or rendering of any illicit aid in any assigned work. “Stealing” is defined as the appropriation of money or property belonging to another person, organization, or the University, or the borrowing of property without the knowledge of the owner.
“Plagiarism” is defined as presenting as one’s own work the words or ideas of an author or fellow student. Students should document quotes through quotation marks and footnotes or other accepted citation methods. Ignorance of these rules concerning plagiarism is not an excuse. When in doubt, students should seek clarification from the professor who made the assignment. “Vandalism” is defined as intentional, malicious damage to university property or property belonging to others. Penalties The Judicial Council may, for any first offense violation of the Honor Code, impose immediate suspension for the remainder of the current semester and possibly for one additional semester (depending on the severity of the violation). If suspended in the fall, one would be suspended for the remainder of the fall semester and possibly the spring semester; if suspended in the spring, one would be suspended for the remainder of the spring semester and possibly the following fall semester. The normal penalty for a second Honor Code violation is immediate expulsion from the University. Presented by the Student Government Association, passed by the University Council, and ratified by the student body of Georgia College & State University, March 1999. Amended by SGA, February 2001.
The Code of Conduct at GCSU Georgia College & State University may discipline a student in nonacademic matters. This normally involves matters which occur on the GCSU campus or at GCSU-sponsored events, but may be extended to off-campus matters which could reasonably be expected to impact the GCSU community. Repeated off-campus arrests generally result in GCSU judicial charges as well as criminal charges. All students are expected to adhere to the stipulations of the GCSU Honor Code, which addresses lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and vandalism. All residence hall students are expected to adhere as well to the contract terms and stipulations listed in the University Housing Handbook.
Students are subject to disciplinary action for violating the following Code of Conduct: 1. Conduct that violates local, state, or Federal laws or GCSU regulations regarding alcohol and other drugs. 2. Conduct that constitutes a danger to the personal safety of other members of the university community. This may include assault, attempted assault, or the threat of assault. 3. Conduct that obstructs, seriously impairs, attempts to obstruct or seriously impair university-run or university-authorized activities on any university property, indoors or out. 4. Acts which violate university provisions concerning parking, traffic, ID cards, university keys, smok-
ing in unauthorized places, carrying firearms, unauthorized peddling, unauthorized use of sound amplifying equipment, and other acts which violate local, state or federal laws, or which violate appropriate conduct. 5. Intentional harassment of another person. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, threatening, intimidating, verbally abusing, impeding, telephoning, communicating electronically, following or persistently bothering or annoying. Harassment may represent but is not limited to acts based on sex, race, religion, national origin, handicap or sexual orientation. 6. Failing to abide by disciplinary sanctions imposed by a GCSU judicial body.
An abbreviated history of GCSU 1889
The Georgia Normal & Industrial College which would become Georgia College is chartered as a two-year college. 1891 Classes officially begin in the Old Governor’s Mansion and “Penitentiary Square,” where Sherman had kept Confederate prisoners and the site of today’s main campus. In all the campus totaled 22 acres. 1922 Georgia Normal & Industrial College changes to Georgia State College for Women. Primarily a teacher’s college, courses
include psychology, home economics, English, math, art, science, recreation and music. 1942
Mary Flannery O’Connor, as fellow students called her, enters as a freshman and graduates three years later. She later becomes a “literary giant.” Her works are housed in the Special Collections area of the GCSU Library and Information Technology Center. 1957 The college begins its first graduate program, a Master of Education degree.
1967
The Women’s College of Georgia became coeducational and receives the new name Georgia College at Milledgeville. In the fall, 185 men join the campus of 1,216 women. 1968 In intercollegiate athletics, the college adopts the team name of “Colonials.” 1971 Georgia College at Milledgeville is shortened to Georgia College. 1989 The college’s centennial events are marked with the opening of the Centennial
Center, which serves the campus as a wellness center and gym. 1996 The Georgia Board of Regents officially name Georgia College as “Georgia’s public liberal arts university.” 2005 The newly expanded and renovated Library & Instructional Technology Building is dedicated. 2007 Today, Georgia College serves more than 5,500 students in four schools with a faculty that exceeds 300.
August 8, 2008
L etters
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Letters to the editor can be submitted about anything, whether it is related to an article in The Colonnade or not. The following is a letter from our web editor that is a good example of how letters should be formatted. Please submit all letters to the editor to colonnadeletters@gcsu.edu.
Give it the old college try
Dear Editor, If I may, I would like a couple column inches of your paper to make a dare with the new class of students. It’s a double-dogdare, so no fair backing out. Since I came to college in the fall of 2005, I was a shy recluse, rarely seen outside of my classes, and my brisk walks to and from Parkhurst Hall. Then, after several months of being too chicken to go out and have fun, I finally bit the bullet and forced myself to be social. The people I met made me realize something quite interesting. To these people, who I thought were in a league beyond awesome, I was cooler than cool. Ice cold, as I believe Outkast called it. How’d that happen?!? I’m an average looking dude with a myriad of interests, each as detached from one another as the last. Seriously, country music,
“Star Wars” and newspaper writing. All over the map. Being in college, and meeting the awesome folks I described above really helped me to evolve as a person. Mainly, though, they taught me it was alright to be myself and just to do what I enjoy, since I knew there were people out there that would accept me for exactly who I was. That, ladies and gentlemen, is freedom. The ability to do whatever your heart desires and know that the people who matter most won’t think bad of you for it. True freedom. So what did I do with my freedom? I sat on Front Campus with a “Star Wars” coloring book and a box of crayons and colored for hours with some friends while listening to Disney soundtracks on an iPod. I went to Karaoke night at Buffington’s and sang Backstreet Boys (“Larger Than Life”, in case you wanted to know) which
drew massive applause from a crowd, despite my lack of singing talent. I played Dungeons and Dragons, which was, to my own great surprise, not nearly as nerdy and much cooler than I thought it would be. In all the cases above, tip of the iceberg though they may be, it was the people that made them worthwhile. GCSU is a big enough school to meet the people who will accept you for who you are and will be right there beside you through thick and thin. So my challenge to our new freshmen is to go out there and meet those people, and do what you enjoy. Give it the old college try. And if you ever want to color on Front Campus, give me a shout. Sincerely, Lee Sandow Senior Mass Communication
Every week each of The Colonnade’s editors will update their blogs on gcsunade.com. Be sure to log on and read what’s on each editor’s mind every week. Blogs will include insight into The Colonnade, goofy stories the editors want to share, and random ramblings from the minds that bring you The Colonnade.
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“Get involved from the get go. Downtime is your enemy. Downtime is what gets you in trouble.” Corey Dickstein, Senior, Editor in Chief
“Don’t end up in the Public Safety Report.” Ana Maria Lugo, Senior, News Editor
“Step high to avoid cockroaches and tripping on the sidewalks while walking around downtown.” S. Ashlee Mooneyhan, Senior, Features Editor
“Don’t swim in the reflection pool. They are serious about that (stuff).”
“Sleep is good; Red Bull is an acceptable alternative.” Lee Sandow, Senior, Web Editor Reported by Bobby Gentry
for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. • All letters become the property of The Colonnade and cannot be returned. • We are not able to acknowledge their receipt or disposition. Letters will be printed at the discretion of the Editor in Chief.
Dear boys upstairs: keep it up. I’m just waiting for the night you wake us up. My suitemate is a ninja. You’re going dooowwwwn!!!
Poll of the Week
Dear colonnadevent. This has been an amazing summer. I never want it to end!!!!
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Will you be returning to GCSU in Fall 2008?
What advice do you have for new students at GCSU?
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The Colonnade Policy: Letters
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I died the way I lived: clumsily and in funny clothing. I just got my *** kicked by the bobcat!
Yes 88%
I need Spanish for my degree.... WHY CAN’T I EVER GET INTO ONE!!!!?????? Everyone said it was going to get old by the time I was a senior. They lied, I still go out way too much. I am poor. To my former landlord: Farewell to your horrible living situations. I now have the coolest apartment in Milledgeville! HAHA! If I say **** one more time tonight I’m going to slap myself. Why is it so hot in Milledgeville? Why don’t you people vent more? Then we won’t have to make up these bad ones.
No 11%
In brightest day, in blackest night...
Unsure 2%
Vote for your answer to next week’s question online at gcsunade.com. What political party do you most closely affiliate yourself with? • Republican • Apathetic • Democrat • Other
What can I use to fill this space? “Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you.” -The infamous words of Rick Astley Never trust the dorm chairs. One day you will fall over in them.
Want to vent about something? Send us a message about what’s bothering you to screen name ColonnadeVent using AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), or by E-mail to colonnadeletters@gcsu.edu, with the subject ‘Vent.’
Features
The Colonnade’s Guide to Art and Entertainment
Friday, August 8, 2008
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Section Editor, S. Ashlee Mooneyhan
Must-see attractions around Milledgeville
Best places that every new student in town should visit By S. Ashlee Mooneyhan Senior Reporter Every fall semester a crowd of new students fill campus, hot with anticipation, and eager to explore the freedom of college life in Milledgeville. Such an adventure could not be complete without a starter’s guide compiled by an upperclassman who has been seasoned by the pursuit of curing boredom in this small town. Find time to get to know your college town away from the campus, and have fun while doing so. Downtown District Whether it’s grabbing a cup of joe at the locally owned Blackbird Coffee shop, or designing your own custom pizza for dinner at Amici, the downtown district is an obvious choice for entertainment. Amici, The Brick, Buffington’s and Pickle Barrel Cafe (located on North Columbia Street) all offer weekly events such as wing night or trivia night. Check with individual locations for scheduling. Be sure to visit the shops lining Hancock and Wayne Street, and don’t forget to
check out a few galleries to appreciate some local art. Visit 119 Chops in the evening (below Capital City night club) for a taste of refinement with an old world ambiance that seems far away from Milledgeville. A concert, karaoke, or club dancing can almost always be found as downtown stays awake for nightlife well into the evening. Historical Milledgeville Impress friends and family who visit from out of town by becoming wellversed in the city’s extensive history. The Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at the corner of Wilkinson and Hancock Street, provides information on Milledgeville Trolley Tours that run Monday through Friday beginning at 10 a.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and cost $10 per person. The Governor’s Mansion, located on Clark Street, offers tours and an interesting view into the Antebellum heritage of the area. Admission is free with your Bobcat Card. Find time to stroll through the walkways of the Memory Hill Cemetery to see the grave of Billy the Kid’s close friend, the
final resting place of various Civil War heros and many pre-Civil War slaves.
Picnic or hike at Bartram Forest Just a short drive from town, Bartram Forest is a managed section of woodland that offers several miles of unpaved running, walking, and biking trails. There are a few small ponds that make a perfect picnic location for two; larger groups can gather for an afternoon picnic under the pavilion near the entrance. The forest entrance is located on Carl Vinson Road south of Milledgeville off U.S. Hwy. 441 towards Dublin. Mountain Biking at Selma Irwin Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy an invigorating singletrack mountain bike ride through the woods on Selma Irwin trail, located near Bartram Forest. The 4.5 mile trail is rated as moderate to difficult by MTBR.com. Detailed driving directions and a map can be found at the above Web site.
‘Pineapple Express’ high five Grade: A
By Chris Moskaly Movie Reviewer
“Absolutely piss your pants hysterical! ‘Pineapple Express’ flies like paper, and gets high like planes!” As I drove home from the screening of “Pineapple Express,” I began to wonder if there is some sort of secret trend in the realm of telemarketing that involves hiding under your desk to roll fatties in between calls. If that’s not the case, then smoking all day at home must really be the easiest job on earth. That seems to be Judd Apatow’s opinion as a comedic genius. He can turn aging virgins into heroes, accentuate every positive in an unwanted pregnancy, and now he’s turned weed into a “dame to kill for” in a film that combines raw buddy humor with smoking guns and lethal drugs. It’s wild, it’s funny, and it’s even a little... violent. “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” had their respective moments to shine with such variation, but Quentin Tarantino should be very proud, because I haven’t seen guns and drugs mixed this deadly since Kurt Cobain. In his natural stoner form, Seth Rogen plays Dale Denton, a slacker
employee who looks forward to nothing but smoking weed at the end of a “tumultuous” day. I’m not sure if it comes with his Apatow fraternity contract, or if it’s just too easy for him, but somehow, Rogen only gets funnier and funnier as he repeats the same role for a third time here. Only this time around, the weed doesn’t come as easy. And if anyone else in need tries to stop him, Rogen has the privilege of using guns to protect his “source of release.” As in “40 Year Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up,” Rogen successfully improvises much of his humor outside the lines, but the real treat of this “Express train” is James Franco (yes, the punk redhead from all the Spiderman movies) as he jumps from superhero to super high... and he didn’t even have to throw a single pumpkin bomb, or wear that ridiculous goblin outfit to prove he has class. Franco portrays drug dealer Saul Silver; a role that in the simplest terms, makes him look like a baked version of Carrot Top. And I can only assume that this Top came with a hair straightener, which is one of many things a man with profitable hash can afford. Maybe it’s because we’re not used to this different look, but Franco’s performance is so wild and crazy that it steals the show to the point in which it practically demands to be remembered. When I say steal the show here, I don’t mean that Franco is the real lead; but that he is the most knowledgeable, which is somewhat of a paradox seeing as how he
spends about 95 percent of the film under the influence. He rolls cross joints, smokes all day to “educate himself,” and on top of all that, he owns the “dopest dope” in town; a little bag of something called Pineapple Express. After purchasing a small share of the fruity reefer, Dale inadvertently witnesses a murder, and flees the scene in panic while unknowingly leaving behind a little dip. It’s just too bad the drug is so rare that it can be traced back to its owner. This puts Dale and Saul in a race for their lives as they jump town with a crooked police officer and a notorious drug lord hot on their trail. They’ll run, they’ll hide, and of course... they’ll smoke a whole lot of weed before they grab a little assistance from Saul’s nutcase pal Red (Danny McBride) as the slackers prepare to confront their pursuers in a final act that mixes quite a bit of spaghetti with all the smoke hanging above everyone’s head. Much like last year’s teen classic “Superbad,” Rogen and his partner in crime Evan Goldberg have once again penned a screenplay that lives on constant cursing and countless pop culture references. The lingo is more set on an adult atmosphere, and not so much their personal experiences, but that doesn’t change a bit of the quality. It actually makes the humor more fresh and enjoyable. Unless of course, one of these comedic icons tried hitchhiking through their
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Bobby Gentry / Senior Photographer Milledgeville offers plenty of options for daytime and nighttime entertainment in downtown.
Water activities for warm weather The Oconee River offers various opportunities for escaping the seasonal heat. Activities include swimming, sunbathing, fishing, tubing, canoeing and kayaking. The Oconee River Greenway, located beside the river bridge on Hancock Street, is now open for joggers and visitors intersted in taking a stroll, or for unmotorized watercrafts to be
launched. For about $30 a day, kayaks and canoes can be rented from local outfitters. Regarding licenses and regulations, contact Georgia DNR at (478) 751-6415 or (478) 751-6416. Swing Dancing Swing dancing lessons are available to everyone through the GCSU Swing Dance Association every Monday night from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Magnolia
Ballroom. Instructors will begin basic instruction at 8:15 p.m. After everyone is caught up, the instructors will move onto free music dancing time. Casual and comfortable dress is necessary. However if you do not have a partner, do not worry about it. All who come get the chance to dance. Food and refreshments are offered as well. Let loose and enjoy some time swinging away into the night.
Décor for your room How to make a cozy campus home
Editor’s pick for room necessities By PJ Schinella Staff Reporter As a new wave of freshmen embark on their journey to Milledgeville on Aug. 16, students will be preparing for residence hall living. In addition to stocking up on all the essentials, they will strive to give their new homes some spunk by adding their own creative touches. The university provides students with a bed, dresser, bookshelf and a desk and chair, but it is up to the students to make the room their own. “With only a modest budget, a little effort and thoughtful planning, a dorm room or apartment can be much more than a ‘white box,’” said Melissa Birdsong, vice president of trend, design and brand for Lowe’s quoted in a press release. With the surge of home stores marketing their décor to teenagers and young adults it has become rela-
-Colorful and comfortable area rug -Stylish lamps instead of using overhead light -Thick curtains to diffuse bright outside lights -Heavy duty storage bins, double as nightstand -Full size futon, add accent pillows for lounging comfort -Thick, durable comforter and pillow-top mattress cover -Focal point for the overall room such as large wall art -Pictures, personal momentos are key -- make it cozy
tively easy for students to find all of their living essentials. According to Cindy Mc Clanahan, marketing coordinator for university housing, your decorating should reflect who you are as an individual. She suggests that students shouldn’t rely too heavily on prepackaged kits. “Decorate for you, for your life and what inspires you. Put your own person into the room’s décor,” McClanahan said. “A great rug, colorful
drapery, a cool new lamp, even live plants provide ways to put your personal stamp on you new home away from home,” Birdsong said in a press release. Even though the walls in the nearly 12-by-12 space are white, McClanahan encourages students to add as much color to the room through posters, artwork and pictures. Rentaldecorating.com suggests that stuDécor room page 11
Courtesy of the web Parkhurst is one of the largest residence halls on the campus, and typically houses new students.
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The Georgia College & State University choruses are looking for students, faculty and staff to join the choral ensembles. University Chorus and the Women’s Ensemble focus on the study and performances of music of all periods and styles. Students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join regardless of major or music reading skills. U.C. rehearses Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and W.E. rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. Both rehearse in the Max Noah Recital Hall. Max Noah Singers studies and performs a variety of literature from madrigals and motets to the
avant garde. The ensemble is involved with the iPod Project and iSing. Through these programs, singers are given an iPod for practice, evaluation and assessment. M.N.S. will go on a recruiting tour this December and perform in Ohio. Entry into the M.N.S. in contingent on an audition. Auditions will take place August 21 and 22 and consist of one solo sung with an accompaniment. Singers will also be vocalized and asked to sight read. New students will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a past choir director. M.N.S. rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Max Noah Recital Hall. The three choruses are available for one credit hour.
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Georgia College & State University offers two dance programs to its students. First off, there is the Dance Minor Program offered to all students who want to get accredited in different forms of dance such as modern, ballet, tap and jazz. The first dance minor meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Miller Dance Studio. There is also the Community Dance Program open to everyone in the Milledgeville community. This is a non-credit program that allows children and adults to participate in dance. Both are housed in the Music and Theatre Department. Every winter the Community Dance Program performs “The Nutcracker.” Everyone involved
Program participates in the production of “The Nutcracker.” This year “The Nutcracker” is on Dec. 12, 13 and 14. In the spring, the Dance Minor Concert is presented. There will be an audition later this semester for all dancers who want to participate in the Dance Minor Concert. Also, Jennifer Davis will be joining the programs this semester as the new dance instructor. With a BFA in Dance from Florida State University, Davis is being held to high expectations. For more information on the Community Dance Program or the Dance Minor Program, contact Amelia Pelton, the Dance Director, at amelia. pelton@gcsu.edu. Check out the website at dance. gcsu.edu.
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dents pick a color scheme and use those colors throughout the room. “Just be creative and express yourself,” McClanahan said. Additional ideas for students include showing your school spirit, old throw pillows, handmade quilts, curtains and afghans. Extra furniture such as chairs, futons, beanbag chairs, shelving units and bedside tables are great additions to any room. Home décor just might be healthy for you too. According to rentaldecorating.com, making your own space feel like home is a great way to reduce freshman anxiety, homesickness and stress.
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zipper at one point. Like other Apatow productions, the experts
File Photo Dance minors perform each school year in the dance minor concert.
have handed the director’s chair to someone with prior success, as they bring on David Gordon Green (“Undertow”) to call the shots. Green’s indie experience is certainly a crucial instrument to its greatness, but judging by the plot and story outline, this will forever be a film with Judd Apatow’s name on it; maybe not on paper, but certainly on his cult legacy.
A challenge of designing out your residence hall room is making the most of the space that you are given. In the press release, Birdsong encouraged students to focus on efficiency with the space plan. McClanahan advises for students to build up by stacking things on top of one another and raising the beds to make room for your additional storage units. There are no set guidelines to follow when decorating a residence hall room, but know that it is possible to transform a blank canvas into a space where your personal style will flourish. Before you know it your new room will surely be your home away from home.
I expected good stuff when I saw the first teasers last December, but I never anticipated that I’d be laughing so hard, half the jokes would be drowned out (no, I didn’t piss my pants... I swear!). Better than “Knocked Up?” Absolutely. Funnier than “Superbad?” Arguable, but I’d say so. Comedy of the year? If not the decade!
Sports
The Colonnade’s Guide to Athletics and Recreation
Friday, August 8, 2008
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Section Editor, Preston Sellers
GCSU’s fall four back in action 2007 Review Special to the Colonnade
File Photo Junior Jamie Nevin has emerged as a leader for the Bobcats in her first two seasons at GCSU. She patrols the midfield for the Bobcats, providing ball control and assists.
2007 Review Special to the Colonnade
The Bobcat harriers are coming off a great season in 2007, one where the women’s squad found their best conference finish in school history at third place. Head coach Joe Samprone was named PBC Men’s Coach of the Year, and four
2007 was a breakthrough season for the Bobcats, the most successful in the program’s four-year history. The team shattered the school mark for wins (13-5) and forward Hayley Ferrell (Hampton, Ga.) set the individual season marks for goals (16) and points (34). Jamie Nevin (Grovetown, Ga.).
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Ferrell and Morgan Cobb (Cataula, Ga.) all earned All-PBC Team selections for their efforts. The team also scored the most goals (46) and gave up the fewest (17) in school history, while Cobb became the first all-region performer for the Bobcats. The season ended with the resignation of Coach Robert Parr, who had coached GCSU soccer since its start in 2004.
2008 Preview
To put it simply, this team is loaded. With a new coach and a new attitude, GCSU soccer looks poised to have its best season in history (for the second year in a row). Senior forward Hayley Ferrell will own every scoring record at GCSU by season’s end and is the vocal leader of this team. Watch for Junior Jamie Nevin providing pinpoint passes to Ferrell, and her fellow midfielders controlling
the game. Anchoring the defense is the third AllPeach Belt player for GCSU, junior Morgan Cobb. Her speed has saved the Bobcats on several occasions. With a handful of talented sophomores pushing for playing time along with the “Fav Five”, there is no goal out of this team’s reach this season. The PBC is strong top-to-bottom, but the Bobcats will bring home the title.
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Bobcats picked up All-PBC honors in Dani Destiche (Snellville, Ga.), Bonnie Ueltzen (Blairsville, Ga.), Rich Dobson (New Hamburg, Ontario) and Josh Hollar (Canton, Ga.). The 10K record was broken for the men, while the 6K time was snapped for the women.
2008 Preview Women - Returning two All-Peach Belt selections, expectations may be their highest ever for women’s cross country at GCSU. Junior Bonnie Ueltzen and sophomore Dani Destiche keep the times low for the Lady Bobcats, but this team has depth. With improvement from the supporting cast, the Lady Bobcats could be running toward the first conference championship in school history.
Men - The team will have a good mix of youth and experience, with seniors Alex Pate and Derek Hossbach leading the way. Two juniors, three sophomores, and a handful of freshmen round out the squad. Samprone should be excited about his guys’ chances this season. Josh Hollar, an all-PBC selection last year, will set the pace for the harriers in 2008. Expect another run at the PBC championship.
‘07-’08 Review Special to the Colonnade
File Phgto Senior Erick Siquiera has already left an in delible mark on Bobcat tennis. He will pace the men’s squad in 2008-2009.
The GCSU men’s tennis team had an outstanding 2008 season at 17-7. The Bobcats made it to the PBC title game for the first time in school history, and also earned their first PBC Player of the Year in Siqueira. The 17 wins for the men are the
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second-most during head coach Steve Barsby’s eight seasons, the third-best overall. The women’s team finished 15-9, the second-straight season for them with 15 or more wins. Celine Martin was the leader for the lady Bobcats in her final season at GCSU.
File Photo Senior Sarah Hakala enters her last season as a Bobcat runner this year. The team looks to improve upon the success of last season, when they placed third in the PBC.
‘08-’09 Preview
Men - on the guys’ side, it’s all about Siquiera in singles play. However, this team showed its class in doubles and finished second in the PBC only behind national champion Armstrong Atlantic State University. The Bobcats lost only one starter from that squad, so partners will be familiar with each other. Expect another strong year, a postseason tournament push, and several awards for outstanding performances.
Women - the team lost two starters from last season, and looks for a more consistent season this year. The squad should be fun to watch this season with a new lineup in action. Expectations for this team are tough to determine as of yet. However, Coach Steve Barsby will have the Lady Bobcats ready to work this season. Fall tournaments will provide a chance to set up the team for the spring.
Golf ‘07-’08 Review Special to the Colonnade
The Bobcats took fourth as a team at the NCAA Championship, the best finals finish in Georgia College history. They had an outstanding season, taking the first NCAA Southeast Region Championship in program history among a pair of tournament wins.
Head coach Jimmy Wilson was named both the PBC and Southeast Region Coach of the Year, and the Bobcats landed three players on the All-America team, senior Juan Bialet (Buenos Aires, Argentina), sophomore Niclas Johansson (Skanor, Sweden) and freshman Joe Young (Cochran, Ga.).
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‘08-’09 Preview With no seniors on the team, GCSU golf turns to two juniors and a sophomore to carry them this season. Three-year starters Niclas Johansson and Francisco Bide provide veteran leadership on the course, and Johansson looks to become the second three-time AllAmerican in school history. The young gun on the squad is Joe Young, who made a splash last season as a freshman, pacing the
Bobcats on several occasions. The team will play in four tournaments this fall, beginning with the Kiawah Island Invitational in Aiken, S.C. on Sept. 7-9. These will not count toward any conference or national championships, but will provide the Bobcats a chance to move up the national rankings and make a name for themselves among teams in the region.
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File Photo Super sophomore Joe Young has the talent to carry the Bobcats, but with a supporting cast that includes Niclas Johansson, he won’t have to.
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“It’s more than a dream. I keep saying, I’m not sure if this is true or not true. I’m making the team and now I’m the first guy coming to the stadium and the whole world will be watching me carry the flag. There are no words to describe it.” - former Lost Boy of Sudan Lopez Lomong on carrying the U.S. flag at the Olympic opening ceremonies.
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First and foremost, welcome back GCSU sports fans. I know it has been a long, hot summer full of not much going on of any importance in the world of sports, but now things are starting to get interesting. With college football and the MLB playoffs so close we can taste them, this time of year is a sports fan’s paradise. The weather cools down, the tailgating gets crazy, and magic seems to happen every weekend. However, in this everyfourth-summer of 2008, the sporting communities of the entire world are united, at least in theory, in watching these games we call the modern Olympics. But what has happened to this most glorious of competitions? Surely this can’t be what the Greeks had in mind. If you follow sports at all these days, you know all about the doping scandals in seemingly every major event, not to mention the protests along the torch route and the horrible air in Beijing. I won’t go into specifics for lack of space, but don’t the summer Olympics just feel like a hollow shell of what you remember as a kid? I’m sorry, but I just can’t get behind athletes, even representing my country, that I’m not confident didn’t cheat to get to the highest level. Okay, I’ll give one specific: track and field, particularly sprinting. One of the coolest universal human competitions, running as fast as you can, has become a comedy of errors that I won’t even watch anymore. Basically, my feelings toward the Olympics are an epic battle between what I want to believe and what I have become accustomed to. Also, let’s not neglect to mention how much more awesome the winter Olympics are than the summer games. So you could just wait for Vancouver 2010. Take my advice for the coming weeks: ignore the glamour sports and catch some judo or fencing to tide you over until college football starts. Because that’s really what you want to talk about. And believe me, I’m just as excited as you are.
Stat of the Week
28 The official number of medal sports in the summer Olympics in Beijing. How many can you name?
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GCSU 2008-2009 intramural sports dates to remember
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Sign-up Deadline
Captain’s Meeting
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Preseason Flag Football Tournament
Aug. 25
Flag Football
Sept. 2
Sept. 2
Volleyball Tournament
Sept. 17
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Soccer and Frisbee
Oct. 16
Oct. 16
Dodgeball
Nov. 12
TBA
Nov. 14-15
Preseason Basketball Tournament
Jan. 30
TBA
Jan 20-24
Basketball
Jan. 22
Jan. 22
Jan. 26 - March 1
Preseason Softball Tournament
March 9
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March 10-12
March 12
March 12
March 16 May 3
Softball Racquetball
Aug 26-31
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Sept 7 - Oct 16 Sept. 19-20 Sept. 20 - Dec. 4
Feb. 18
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Feb 20-21
Tennis Tournament
Apr. 8
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Apr. 10-11
Golf Tournament
Apr. 15
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Apr. 17-18
Favero inks five, bolsters already loaded ‘08 squad Special to the Colonnade The Georgia College & State University soccer team and head coach Juan Pablo Favero have announced their five-member recruiting class for the upcoming season, adding four players from the Peach State and one from Canada. “Although not a large class in terms of quantity, we are very excited in the quality of this class, which matters more,” said Favero. “All of these ladies have played at a very high level club and/or High school soccer and have benefited from good coaching to help prepare them for the challenges of college soccer. They are also very versatile which will only give us more depth in every area of the field.” Megan Drish, Midfielder/Forward, Conyers, Ga. - Competed for Heritage High in Conyers where she was coached by Chad Suddeth … A four-year varsity member, she scored 42 goals and assisted on 34 others … She was named the team’s top offensive player for both her junior and senior seasons, scoring 16 times with seven assists as a senior and putting in nine goals with 13 assists during her junior year … Also competed in track and field as a mid-distance runner … Played club ball with Concorde Fire South 90 Black U18 under Cedric Marshall and Brian Moore along with fellow recruits Megan McAlpin and Tawny Moffat … Her team was ranked fifth in the state and won the State Cup in 2007 … Plans to major in elementary education at Georgia College. Leah Frazer, Midfielder/Defender, Mississauga, Ontario - The first international recruit in program history, Frazer started for the Lorne Park Secondary School squad in her junior and senior seasons, coached by both Julie Hunt-Gibbons and Wesley
MacNamara … Also competed in basketball, rugby, volleyball and track and field … Competed for both the North Mississauga and Erin Mills Soccer Clubs … Selected to OYSL All-Star Team in 2007 … Plans on majoring in business or pre-law at GCSU. Megan McAlpin, Midfielder/Forward, Newnan, Ga. - Competed for Newnan High under head coach Aaron Buck … Newnan also produced senior Bobcat goalkeeper Kristen Moore … Named to both the All-Region and All-County teams in 2008 … Selected to the TimesHerald All-Coweta County Team and the Atlanta Journal Constitution AllFayette-Coweta County Team in 2006 … Named to GHSA Region 4-AAAAA Team in 2006 … Emassed 89 goals and 57 assists over her four seasons, including 30 goals and 17 helps in 2008 … Competed in club soccer for 2007 State Cup Champs Concorde Fire South under Cedric Marshall and Brian Moore with fellow Bobcat recruits Megan Drish and Tawny Moffat … Plans on majoring in education at Georgia College. Tawny Moffat, Defender, Peachtree City, Ga. - Lettered for three seasons at McIntosh High in Peachtree City under head coach Marcia Clark … Named All-County twice and was selected for the Senior All-Star Game … Named team’s most valuable defensive player for her last three seasons … Played for the Concorde Fire South squad under Cedric Marshall and Brian Moore with fellow recruits Megan Drish and Megan McAlpin … Won the State Cup in 2007 … Plans to major in nursing at GCSU. Caitlin Smith, Midfielder, Augusta, Ga. - Fouryear varsity starter for Aquinas High in Augusta under head coach Tommy Garcia … Squad was a
Favero three-time region champ, making it to the second round of the state championships three times as well … Scored over 60 goals with over 40 assists in her career … Also competed in swimming … Most recently played club ball with the GSA Phoenix Red under head coach Judson Hamby, reaching the State Cup Finals in the last two seasons … Plans to major in physical therapy and sports medicine at GCSU. “As I have worked in the process with these five young ladies, it has been made clear to me that they are not only committed soccer players, but just as importantly they are committed to their academic performance as well,” added Favero. The newcomers are added to 22 returners from last year’s 13-5 squad. 2007 was a breakthrough season for the Bobcats, the most successful in the program’s four-year history. The team shattered the school mark for wins (13) and junior forward Hayley Ferrell (Hampton, Ga.) set the individual season marks for goals (16) and points (34). Jamie Nevin (Grovetown, Ga.), Ferrell and Morgan Cobb (Cataula, Ga.) all earned All-PBC Team selections for their efforts. The team also scored the most goals (46) and gave up the fewest (17) in school history, while Cobb became the first all-region performer for the Bobcats.
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Damon introduced as new athletic director for 2008 Special to the Colonnade The GCSU Department of Athletics and Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bruce Harshbarger announced the hiring of Jud Damon as Director of Athletics on June 6. Damon currently serves in the same role at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Damon spent eight seasons as the SCAD athletics director. Over his first seven seasons, 81 SCAD teams appeared in postseason competition and every SCAD team logged a winning record in the 2001-02 academic year. “Jud has not only been a sound leader and administrator in college athletics, he’s been a program builder,” said Harshbarger. “He led SCAD through a transition from non-scholarship to scholarship athletics, expanded their program offerings, and initiated significant fundraising and community service programs. During his time there, SCAD’s athletic teams not only posted winning records in the Florida Sun Conference, they led the conference in academic achievement and All-Academic honors. The personal values and skills he brings to GCSU are an excellent match for GCSU.” Damon’s involvement was crucial in adding a varsity men’s and women’s swimming program and varsity men’s and
women’s lacrosse teams, as well as a fencing program at the club level. He led the department through the transition from NCAA Division III status to membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Under Damon’s direction, the college also achieved it’s first-ever membership in an athletic conference, joining the Florida Sun Conference in the fall of 2004. One hundred one student-athletes have earned Academic All-District, Academic All-America or Scholar-Athlete honors since 2000. In addition, SCAD led the Florida Sun with 69 student-athletes named to the conference’s All-Academic teams in 2005. He instituted department-wide academic enhancement programs that have raised achievement levels for all SCAD athletic teams. Many SCAD teams have been honored with team academic awards and all teams maintain outstanding cumulative GPAs. In the 2006-07 academic year, the cumulative GPA of all SCAD student-athletes was 3.17. In 2003, the college’s athletics department was honored at the NCAA National Convention with the Jostens/National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators Community Service Award. Prior to coming to SCAD, he served as athletics director and head baseball
Damon coach at Trinity International University in Miami, Fla., where the athletics department saw much success under his leadership. Damon led the Trinity baseball team to the 1998 National Christian College Athletic Association Division I National Championship Tournament and set school records for victories in 1999 and 2000. He previously served as assistant general manager of a Pittsburgh Pirates minorleague franchise, following a stint in the same capacity with the Montreal Expos. Damon began his career in college athletics in 1990 as assistant baseball coach at the University of Massachusetts. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in sport management from the University of Massachusetts. He was inducted into the University of Pennsylvania Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. Damon and his wife, Catia, have three daughters, Victoria (7), Abigail (5) and Elizabeth (five months).