THE COLONNADE The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College
September 9, 2011
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Volume 88, No. 4
9/11 past and present Since the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, law enforcement and firefighters’ daily routines in their professions have seen changes
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LAURALEE IAQUINTO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Spanish professor writes novel
Myron Alberto Avila, assistant professor of Spanish in the Modern Languages and Cultures Department, published his first novel in Guatemala. The title of the Spanish novel roughly translates to “Adventures,Vicissitudes and Shenanigans of the Very Dexterous and Perspicacious Ms. Juana Isabel Palomeque Aycinena, alias La Jucha.” Avila’s work parodies the largely masculine tradition of the Spanish picaresque narrative.
“She had a heart the size of the continental United States… Wait, that might be underestimating how large her heart was.” -Ginger Carter Miller, mass communication professor
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As the anniversary of Sept. 11 nears, many have moved past the events that took place ten years ago. The feelings of fear and grief took hold of most Americans that day; however, law enforcement officers and firefighters were in the heart of the disaster, and continue to feel its effects. These professionals’ daily routines have changed since that day – with procedure becoming more strict. For Captain Gilbert French of the Baldwin County Fire Department, many things have changed when it comes to his job. Safety requirements are strongly enforced and overall policy has become stricter. “Since Sept. 11, many things have become different. National Incident Management is now mandatory training, so all firefighters are on the same page, as well as HAZMAT standards across the entire country,” French said. “I think it made all of us look really hard at communication, because Milledgeville might be small, but we could still be a target, and because of that, we are much more united,” French said. As a precaution, men and women in the Baldwin County Fire Department have started branch-specific training. French must conduct pre-incident planning once a month. “We go to commercial businesses and conduct drills on how to get citizens out, and we need to know how buildings are built and
where the exits are for this same reason,” French said. These changes make communication in this field easier. Georgia College Public Safety has not seen as much change in their daily routine as the Baldwin County Fire Department. “I believe more things are the same than different, as far as how we operate,” Public Safety Detective Michael Baker said. However, Baker does see one difference within Public Safety. “I think the biggest change in the ten years since that infamous day is communication,” Baker said. “Means of communication have been enhanced since then with the development of new technology over the years… digital broadcasting radios and better networking abilities, allow agencies to communicate clearer, farther and faster than before,” Baker said. Much like French, Baker stated the entire unit of GC Public Safety is much more unified because of the new and better means of communication. GC students, although some were not directly affected by the events of Sept. 11, still realize the daily repercussions of the day. Elizabeth Hutchinson, freshman special education major, has noticed changes in the way she travels. “It seems like airport security is a lot more extensive, but that is just from my limited experience.” Hutchinson said.
Ten-year anniversary ceremonies aim to bring Milledgeville community and GC campus together EMILY RIVERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER The ten-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is quickly approaching. While in the past, Georgia College has held small college-wide memorials, this year The GIVE Center Director Kendall Stiles, along with Pam Beer of The Baldwin Bulletin, decided Milledgeville’s ceremony for the National Day of Service and Remembrance should be a bit different. The remembrance event at Georgia College spans five days, Sept. 9-13. “We want not only to remember and honor those who lost their lives ten years ago, but also to thank those who keep us safe here in Milledgeville on a daily basis,” Beer said. In order to do that properly, they want the entire Milledgeville community to get involved. Everyone is invited to join the many events being held, including a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at 3 p.m., on Front Campus in honor of four individuals from Georgia that lost their lives on that day. A candlelight vigil will also be held on Front Campus with 92 candles to represent the number of countries that lost someone in the Sept. 11 attacks. A walking parade will take place on Sept. 13, begin-
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ning on Front Campus and ending at Georgia Military College, with a communitywide barbecue sponsored by GC, GC’s foundation, Sodexo and GMC. Local schools are getting involved as well. Second graders at Midway Elementary school will be holding a reception for Baldwin County Fire Rescue volunteers to honor the men who keep Baldwin County safe. Another event in honor of the attacks is the stair climb fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Pi Kappa Phi and the GC Fire Brigade are sponsoring a fundraiser at the Centennial Center as a way of honoring the 343 firefighters that lost their lives on Sept. 11 and the 220 flights of stairs they climbed that day. Teams of participants will wear a fireman’s uniform and climb as many stairs as possible. Anyone is welcome to participate in creating a team for a $50 registration fee. Each additional person is $25, contact stairclimb@ gcsupikapp.org to register a team. Pi Kappa Phi will also be selling memorial T-shirts for $14. The money raised will benefit widows and children of firemen in New York as well as the Georgia Chapter of the National Fallen Firemen Foundation. Billy Benzur, vice presi-
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dent of both Pi Kappa Phi and the GC Fire Brigade remarked “Many Americans have, sadly, let their patriotism dwindle away at a time when we should all be flying the colors in our front yards, and cheering every time a man or woman in uniform safely returns home.” “Through the stair climb, we hope that students and faculty of GCSU and GMC, as well as the rest of the community in Milledgeville, will remember the day the world stopped turning and will have their spirits swell with pride and appreciation for the red, white and blue and all who serve to protect it from danger both foreign and domestic,” Benzur said. Stiles also hopes to bring the Milledgeville community and GC campus together for the anniversary. “This type of program should, and does not, belong to one group but rather one community,” Stiles said. “We have also planned a variety of events so that individuals can celebrate or remember that day in the way that they feel is important to them. It may be from remembrance of that day as well as the victims, to paying tribute to the victims by doing service in honor of them or in celebrating our local heroes who protect us every day.”
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2,973 The number of families who suddenly lost one or more of their loved ones on Sept. 11including Americans and foreign nationals, but excluded terrorists involved. Source: CNN
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Purple Glove Team dances to victory Benedict Esposito Contributing Writer For the second year in a row, Georgia College’s Purple Glove Dance Team won the international title of Purple Glove Dance champions, with their dance video garnering more votes than any other video submitted. The video follows a student, played by junior mass communication major Ross Daniel, lip-syncing to Paolo Nutini’s “New Shoes.” He wakes up and puts on purple shoes for his Relay for Life event. He then runs out of his dorm and starts giving out purple gloves to everyone he sees, who all begin to follow him. Soon, dozens of students and faculty are following and dancing along, including members of the Baldwin County Fire Department. It goes on to show many people holding up pictures of the people they are racing for in the fight against cancer. The winning video received $5,000 to donate to Relay For Life. “I had a blast. It was awesome. Everyone was awesome. (I’m happy) that I was part of Georgia College and getting $5,000 for Relay For Life, I’m honored,” Daniel said. Daniel also knows the significance of doing the video.
“Even though we have this awful disease, we still need to band together and love those who have had it and fight for a cure,” Daniel said. He also hopes for even more involvement next year. “I really think more people should get involved for next year. I’m so proud of the school. I think everyone should be involved. I would love to do it again. It’d be awesome,” Daniel said. Daniel was selected to perform in the video by Mike Murphy and Michele McGuire, marketing managers for The GIVE Center. Murphy and McGuire both directed, filmed and produced the video. Winning a second year in a row was a surprise for Murphy. “It’s a big thing, because last year was a blow-out victory. This year, it was much closer. It was a harder race to win. The competition was a lot better this year,” Murphy said. Murphy thinks it is very significant for Georgia College to win again. “It brings awareness to the college for the cause. We compete against large universities like Mississippi State. I think it’s impressive that for a small college, we can compete against big schools,” Murphy said. While he is hopeful for a repeat, he acknowl-
“I want to thank the college and all of the students that came out to help, especially the Baldwin County Fire Department. A big thank you to them and a thanks to 4THEFIGHT. Five thousand dollars goes a long way.” Michael Murphy, marketing manager for The GIVE Center edges the challenge, but is also aware of where the money goes. “I hope we can win. It will be really tough. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter who wins, because it all goes to Relay For Life,” Murphy said. Relay For Life is a national program that
helps promote the fight against cancer. The cancer foundation which hosts the video competition is 4THEFIGHT. The foundation donates $5,000 to Relay For Life in the name of the winning team. The GIVE Center team is called Play With Your Balls, to raise awareness about testicular cancer. Murphy is honored to be part of the program and is very thankful to everyone who helped. “I want to thank the college and all the students that came out to help, especially the Baldwin County Fire Department. A big thank you to them and a thanks to 4THEFIGHT. Five thousand dollars goes a long way,” Murphy said. Michele McGuire agrees that it is a great cause and helps show what The GIVE Center does. “Part of The GIVE Center’s role is to find fun ways for students to get involved in an exciting and beneficial way. It’s a great cause because people in the community don’t expect college students to do this. We want to help and make a big impact. Mike and I want to find good, fun ways to get the students involved,” McGuire said For more information on Purple Glove, visit the Georgia College The GIVE Center Facebook page at Facebook.com/GIVE Center.
Bobcat Tracks offer students resources The Career Center debuts Bobcat Tracks app, helps students stay connected to career opportunities Lindsay Shoemake Contributing Writer For undergrads seeking degree progress, career planning events and internship resources at their fingertips –– there is an app for that. The Career Center has launched Georgia College’s first free, mobile app, Bobcat Tracks, which allows students to stay in-the-know about on-campus job fairs, networking opportunities and more via iPhones and Androids. “Students know that they have to go to class, but they often don’t think to visit the Ca-
Lindsay Shoemake / Photographer Career Center Director Mary Roberts explains the multiple features of Bobcat Tracks on the Career Center’s iPad. Helpful Bobcat Tracks features include interactive checklists and career assessments to track students’ degree progress.
reer Center,” said Career Center Director Mary Roberts. “This app allows students to keep up with all that the Career Center has to offer.” Bobcat Tracks took over a year to develop and gain approval from Apple and puts GC on the map as an innovative, tech-forward campus. “I push for the community and our campus to become more tech-savvy because it gives my field more opportunities,” said senior management information systems major Alex Parton. “The app is also a good way to stay up-to-date with all of the information that’s on campus.” Bobcat Tracks has not only received praise from students, but also from professors who hope to see students excel in the workforce. “We made an application that prepares students for the workforce,” said Gita Williams Phelps, associate professor of computer science, in a recent press release. “The Career Center application grooms them for the job market, and it’s all in the palm of their hands.” The helpful app features tabs such as selfassessment, degree exploration, job and graduate school search tools, work experience, networking, campus involvement and leadership to steer users in the direction of success while completing an undergraduate degree. “The sections of the app are categorized by topical importance, with self-assessment at the top as a major feature,” Roberts said. “Bobcat Track also features degree checklists and allows students to save their progress as they use the app.” Some undergrads never take advantage of the abundant resources readily available in the Career Center and leave GC without a resume, internship experience or networking contacts. “Some students graduate without engaging in on-campus career resources or ever visiting the Career Center,” Roberts said. “However, we are looking to change that with this innovative new app.” The accessibility and convenience of Bobcat Tracks is what makes the new app appealing to
Lindsay Shoemake / Photographer Senior community health major Tyler Rawlings checks for Bobcat Tracks updates on his iPhone while studying. The new app is perfect for on-the-go students who would like to stay connected with the Career Center day or night.
“I push for the community and our campus to become more techsavvy because it gives my field more opportunities.” Alex Parton, senior management information systems major
students who are constantly on the go and may not have time to visit the Career Center. “Long gone are the days where we will have to go up to a community bulletin board to see a bunch of messy papers,” Parton said. “Instead, we will have a clean, sleek app to help students know what is going on at Georgia College.” All on-campus career events are listed on
the Bobcat Tracks Career Connection tab, including the Career Center’s upcoming Senior Picnic. The Sept. 7 event will be held on Front Campus from noon to 2 p.m., for all seniors, with the first 400 guests receiving free food, T-shirts, calendars, job magazines and graduate school guides. “This is a new event that prepares students for their job search, and we hope to make it a yearly tradition,” Roberts said. “My best advice to students is to be proactive. Most job searches typically take six to nine months, so seniors should begin looking for jobs months before graduation.” The Senior Picnic will also host 17 diverse employers and organizations including GEICO, Enterprise Holdings, Lowes, SouthernCare Hospice, Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the U.S. Department of State. To download Bobcat Tracks to iPhones and Android devices, search keyword “GC Career” on appshopper.com or the iTunes store.
Nursing program launches first study abroad program Aubrie Sofala Senior Reporter Callie Denmark and Reagan Cumbie, junior nursing majors, are the first participants in the new nursing study abroad program in partnership with Linnaeus University in Sweden. The two will take classes equivalent to those offered at Georgia College, receiving credit while pursuing an international education experience. The program lasts approximately four months, during which time they will be part of an international cohort. “Linnaeus is well-known for its international programs,” said Sallie Coke, international coordinator and assistant professor for the school of nursing. “They will be in classes with people from China, Africa – all over the world.” Sweden’s health care system is similar to that of the United States, according to Coke, which was a determining factor in deciding the location of the program. Linnaeus also offers classes in English, but Cumbie still has concerns over
the language barrier. “Generally, older people spend the most time in the hospital, and I’ve heard that most older people in Sweden don’t speak English. The language barrier will absolutely be a challenge, but hopefully we can be innovative and overcome the difficulty,” Cumbie said. The program is an exchange, which involves a nursing student transferring from Linnaeus to GC. Coke is hoping it will be an excellent experience for both parties. “We’re hoping that it’s going to be an eye-opening experience,” Coke said. “Mainly because Sweden has one of the best health
“We’re hoping that it’s going to be an eye-opening experience. Mainly because Sweden has one of the best health care systems in the world.” Sallie Coke, international coordinator and assistant professor for the school of nursing
care systems in the world.” Coke began her search for program participants during Spring Semester. “I went to their classes in the beginning of spring semester and talked to them about the opportunity to go,” Coke said. “I went back and told them I was starting to take applicants. Kelly Denmark and Reagan Cumbie were the ones that managed to make everything come together.” Denmark and Cumbie were chosen from a pool of 16 applicants. In order to qualify, nursing students must have a superior GPA, be doing well within their cohort and have two recommendations from their cur-
rent professors. “I applied because I thought it was an amazing opportunity. Not many people get the chance to just pick up and move to another country for four months,” Denmark said. Coke will be visiting the nursing students on Sept. 17 in Sweden. She is attending an international nursing conference, which focuses on international exchange to find other countries with similar health care systems. “I’m hoping (we will have more programs), perhaps in Honduras — I have a contact there,” Coke said. “We also have contact in Belize.” The selection was critical; however, Coke wishes to keep the demanding requirements. “I imagine we will keep it to a smaller number because this needs to be special.” Cumbie hopes to gain experience in the program but also hopes to gain life experience. “I think I will learn a lot about myself—this will be a very unique adventure, and I’ll have to really overcome the challenge of essentially being alone in a foreign country.”
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‘It’s not our goal to bust students’ Public Safety and University Housing work to enforce their clear-cut rules on student alcohol usage. Officials insist that enforcement and punishment are consistent year-round ALYSON CROSBY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Cindy McClanahan, University Housing is not what she came to GC to do. marketing coordinator. “But what’s im“I’m underage and I don’t drink beportant to remember is … the media for cause that’s not my interest right now,” Georgia College has clear rules for these students coming into the college en- Biddle said. student alcohol usage, which continue vironment. They have an expectation … Others, such as Joshua Gibson, junior that college is party, computer science major, suspect that unto be enforced during the party all the time and derage drinking is more common. Fall 2011 semester. These there’s a lot of alcorules are set to ensure safety “It’s not like we are “I would think there is (underage drinkhol, and that’s really ing) just based on the number of people for students, as well as the fishing, we aren’t not the case.” greater community. Both downtown. I would bet not all of them are The truth is that 21,” Gibson said. Public Safety and Universi- going to go around ty Housing administer these checking people’s ID not everyone in colUniversity Housing and Public Safelege participates in policies. ty will continue to follow their policies on the sidewalk.” alcohol usage; it is Alcohol use at GC is not throughout the semester. “Our enforcereally just a small just limited based on age. ment stays consistent year round,” Mcportion of students. Public Safety and UniverMichael Baker, “In reality stu- Clanahan said. “It doesn’t matter what sity Housing both follow of year it is, if it’s the first day or the the laws and policies given Public Safety dents who self-report time through surveys tell last day.” to them when it comes to alDetective us that the majority University Housing’s alcohol policy cohol violations, regardless of our students are can be found online at: http://www.gcsu. of the student’s age. not participating in edu/housing/policies.htm. “We have to maintain drinking alcoholic For more information about Public safety and order as much as possible,” said Detective Michael Baker beverages prior to being 21,” McClana- Safety at GC, visit http://www.gcsu.edu/ han said. publicsafety/index.htm. of Public Safety. Lauren Biddle, a freshman marketing However this does not mean that the major, for example, does not participate police are out to get everyone. *Editor’s note: Alyson Crosby works for “It’s not like we are fishing, we aren’t in drinking alcohol because she claims it University Housing. going to go around checking people’s ID’s on the sidewalk. You have to be doing something to bring the attention to yourself. A lot of times, (students) don’t see the fine print that says ‘Please drink responsibly,’” said Baker. It is usually when a student overindulges in alcohol that he or she gets into trouble. “In Housing it’s not our goal to ‘bust students,’” said Candace Maddox, associate director for student development at University Housing. “Those students that are overly consuming alcohol, whether they are of age or not, will probably cause trouble, which is what we are addressing.” The first Thursday of the semester is a common night for alcohol usage and partying among students. “Each year at the beginning of the year PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY AMANDA CROSBY on the first Thursday there’s always a little often turn to drinking games as a means of pre-party entertainment. Such games are bit of excitement about the alcohol policy Students against University Housing policy for underage persons and result in an Honor Code violation. and people “getting busted” or not,” said
Going the distance
LAURALEE IAQUINTO / PHOTOGRAPHER (From left to right) Denista Yotova, junior mass communication major; Murasaki Tsuda, sophomore international relations major; Stefania Gozzer, senior mass communication major; Pushkin Neghandi, freshman computer science major; Mee Young senior mass communication major and Lisa Setyon mass communication major, some of this year’s international students, sit around their mementos from home at Sanford Hall on Aug. 26.
International students hail from India, Bulgaria, Japan, France and Peru to study at GC LAURALEE IAQUINTO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
from Bulgaria has a similar story. “I brought my scrapbook because my friends made it for This year Georgia Col- me. They filled it with happy lege opened its doors to many pictures so I will laugh when I new students from all over the look at it, not be sad,” Yotova globe. Through exchange and said. Yotova continues to say she study abroad programs, the students have found their way was very excited to come to to Milledgeville, already cre- GC because she was awarded ating niches for themselves in a scholarship from Bulgarian their respective areas of study. Young Leaders. Murasaki Tsuda, sophomore Though they now make their place at GC, the students still international relations major keep a piece of home close to from Japan, brought her scrapthe heart with small mementos book as well. “It has pictures of high school and univerand keepsakes. For several, a scrapbook sity and it reminds me of my serves as a reminder. When friends and my country,” she said. For Tsuda, Pushkin Negandhi, freshman computer “I really like what it was the international student science major, came Georgia College program that led to GC from India, her to enroll. his friends compiled has to offer and Much like the book of pictures did not want Yotova, Lisa Setof their times to- to go to a cold yon, sophomore gether back home. place.” mass commuWhile he misses Stefania Gozzer, nication major his life at home, France, Neghandi has en- senior international from is also here on joyed life at GC. student from Peru s c h o l a r s h i p . Denista Yotova, She chose GC junior mass combecause of the munication major
number of French students at the university and the school’s positive reputation. Setyon did not bring a scrapbook, just a picture of her and her best friend. “It reminds me of home and my friends there,” Seyton said. Finally, Stefania Gozzer, senior mass communication major from Peru, brought a book from home. “It is by a Peruvian writer who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, and the country is very proud of him, so I brought it to read.” While searching for an American college, Gozzer picked GC due to the programs and the weather. “I really like what Georgia College has to offer, and did not want to go to a cold place,” Gozzer said. Mass communication is a very popular major among the international students because it has a broad spectrum of options. While it is not what they are all studying, it certainly shows something the international students have in common. No matter what they study, they all are a tight-knit community.
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Energy audit reveals waste of resources, energy Caitlin Renn Staff Reporter Running a university requires energy, and a lot of it. Air conditioning, lights, computers, printers, projectors, vending machines, phones, televisions. How much energy does it take to power our campus? A team of students, under the Green Initiative of the GC Sustainability Council, have asked that question. Last year, an independent studies class with Dr. Hauke Busch, assistant professor of chemistry, physics and astronomy, conducted an energy audit on campus commissioned by the GC Sustainability Council to evaluate how much energy it takes to power the university. Sam Ovett, junior environmental science major; Emily Hill, senior physics major; Kristian Page, junior outdoor education and psychology major; and Katie Angell, junior psychology major, were all members of the team. “We were looking not only for raw data and numbers, but also where we’re wasting energy,” Ovett said. “What we’re trying to do as a team is gather an idea of how much energy the school uses, then find out where the gaps are.” “The main thrust is to conserve energy, and to put into perspective what we are using as citizens,” Busch said.
The energy audit team calculated the amount of energy used to light an average classroom in Arts & Sciences by counting the number of light bulbs, checking the wattage, determining how long the lights were turned on and then multiplying. They also evaluated the entire building, including hallways, bathrooms, stairwells and closets. The results were powerful, according to the team. The energy audit found that the building uses 265,000 kilowatt hours per week, which translates to over $18,500 per week, creating 166 tons of carbon dioxide emissions — an estimation based on the team’s research. “This year we’re continuing the energy audit with University Housing, on top of finding ways to solve the energy problems that we found last year,” Ovett said. “We did the audit, now we’re trying to get things changed.” “Since auditing one room of each sex
only gives us a rough example, we are in the process of surveying 40 students (20 male, 20 female) living in the dorms on their typical amount of energy use,” Angell said. According to Doug Oetter, chair of the Sustainability Council and associate professor of history, geography and philosophy, energy meters will be installed on a building-by-building basis this year, something that had not been done in the past. Previously, energy came to one central location on campus, then split up. “We want people to be more aware of the energy they use, we want to identify energy waste and communicate that back to the facilities so that we can help eliminate waste,” Oetter said. According to Ovett, they are also looking into solar panels. “We’re get
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Students share abroad experiences at open house Tristan Harrison Contributing Writer The Georgia College international open house was held on Friday Aug. 29 in Lanier Hall. A free event open to all, the program was designed to inform and excite students about the many international opportunities available to them. Whether hoping to study abroad or just to get involved in on-campus activities, the open house was a venue for students to learn more about international programs. Student study abroad representatives were present at the event to share personal tips and advice learned through experience, while international advisers offered guidance and support on issues like finances and applications. Though over 200 local students study abroad each year and around 100 international students attend GC full-time, the main goal of the open house was to get more students internationallyinvolved and interested. Liz Havey, an international advisor, wants students to know that
going abroad is not the only way to be internationally-involved. “Beyond study abroad, there are lots of ways to internationalize your experience,” Havey said. Programs such as the First Friday Foreign Film Festival and the International Club are simple and cost-free ways for students to increase their knowledge and awareness of the world around them. Though studying abroad can be expensive, there are more than a few scholarships and financial aid options available to determined students. “HOPE and federal aid can apply and Georgia has a study abroad scholarship fund that awards around $60,000 to students each year,” Havey said. “There are also a number of private scholarships based on location, language studied, GPA and financial situation.” Hillary Davis, a senior English literature major, spent an entire semester studying in Thai
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Vanessa Whited / Staff Photographer Senior photography major Tennyson Mosher (right) shares her study abroad experience with sophomore psychology major Samantha Hilliard (left) at the International Education Center Open House. Mosher spent the entire month of June and part of July taking photography classes in Ireland for GC credit.
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Continued from page 1... then be a good person to bring in and let the whole campus community interact with them.” Once the first round of interviews are concluded, the committee will sit down and narrow the list of applicants down to a smaller number of about six to eight people. These finalists will be asked to visit the campus for a day, separately.
Preczewski says that during this time many different groups, such as faculty groups, students groups and even town-hall-style meetings, will evaluate each applicant. “The purpose of that is to see the person on the campus, let the person see the campus, let the campus see the person, ask questions, interact, to make sure that the fit works both ways,” Preczewski said. The process can take anywhere from six to nine months. Preczewski predicts that the application process will conclude some
5 time before Thanksgiving, and that the committee will review applications and make recommendations for the first round of interviews. He also believes that those interviews will take place starting late January or early February and the finalist will visit the campus sometime in late February or early March. After these final interviews are made on campus, recommendations will be sent to the chancellor and the Special Board of Regents Search Committee. Preczewski expects there to be an announcement of the new president between April and June.
*Dates are tentative
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Continued from page 4... ting in touch with a solar panel company and we’re going to set up a date for them to come and do an evaluation of what they would think is feasible, to find some base numbers and take it from there,” Ovett said. The energy audit team looks to automated lighting as a future goal, particularly in bathrooms and offices on campus. “I’m pretty excited about automated lighting in offices and bathrooms, because as exciting as the solar panels are, we would put more of a dent in reducing usage with automated lighting than with alternative power,” Ovett said. “If we can make it as automatic as possible, so people don’t have to think about it, that will have the most impact.” He says the first and most important step is to reduce energy consumption, then look for alternative energy sources. Angell agrees, saying that automatic lighting would be an effective method to cut energy costs, ensuring that lights are only on when an area is in use. “I think the key thing is that we recognize that our institution has a big role in this. We’re a major consumer while also promoting ideas for growth. All these professors and students are working on solutions. We’ve become a testing ground for solutions for clean energy. We want to be able to
“We’ve been throwing around the term ‘live consciously,’ kind of our buzz term. Think about what you use, understand that your energy doesn’t come from your light switch. It isn’t just a dollar.” Sam Ovett, junior environmental science major
minimize our impact while promoting local economic development. The energy efficiency that we’ve been implementing is really dynamic,” Oetter said. “We’ve been throwing around the term ‘live consciously,’ kind of our buzz term. Think about what you use, understand that your energy doesn’t come from your light switch. It isn’t just a dollar,” Ovett said.
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Continued from page 4... land last Spring, and knows from experience the importance of receiving financial aid. She advises students to start looking at options early. “I got about $11,000 in scholarships and didn’t have to pay for any of my trip,” Davis said. “Studying abroad was the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had and everyone should do it at some point in their college career,” she continued. Sophomore sociology major Joy Bowen is hoping to follow Davis’s lead by spending her next academic year in the Netherlands. Though the current school year is still young, she has already begun the process of looking for scholarships and discussing her plans and options with advisors. “The international center is awesome and very helpful,” Bowen said. Though many students like Bowen yearn to travel abroad for an extensive period of time, such a commitment is not for everyone. Shorter, less expensive trips are offered during May and summer semesters with aid opportunities for each. “Students can stop by the office any weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or find us on Facebook or Twitter at GCSU Study Abroad,” Havey said.
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Vanessa Whited / Staff Photographer Study abroad adviser Liz Havey (left) informs a group of freshmen students of study abroad opportunities for their respective majors at the International Education Center Open House.
“We are just trying to be the best stewards of your money.”
Continued from page 1... every dollar. “It’s not monopoly money,” he said. “These are real student dollars we’re dealing with.” Karanovich says that when deciding the allocation of fees, the SABC looks at which organizations invite the most students and do not limit membership or participation. This year, the Thunder Crew received $12,000 of its requested $28,500, a $1,500 increase from the $10,500 allocated in the 2011 fiscal year. According to Karanovich, the athletic department saw a 45 percent increase in participation last year as well. “We’re seeing a direct benefit (from the funds),” Karanovich said. Patrick Gamble, president of Thunder Crew, says the organization, like many other RSOs, relies on SABC funds. Last year Thunder Crew received a $5,000 sponsorship from Hutchinson KIA of Macon. Gamble believes that Thunder Crew would not have received this sponsorship had they not already had initial funding from the SABC; funding that showed Thunder Crew is a serious and established student organization. “When it gets down to it,” Gamble said. “All the stuff Thunder Crew does, we cannot do without that money.” According to Jahr, decisions on how to allocate student fees are up to students and are based upon student participation in the RSOs.
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In fact, Jahr says that since student participation has increased, RSOs have requested more money than in the past. In order to counter this increase, the SABC asked for permission to dip into additional funds that were left over from last year’s unallocated reserve. Their request was granted, allowing for over $100,000 extra to be distributed to student organizations. This is in addition to the 16 percent formula-funded amount already allocated for the 2012 fiscal year. “We are just trying to be the best stewards of your money,” Karanovich said. *Editor’s note: The Colonnade receives $37,000 from the SABC allocated fees.
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BATTLE OF THE EXES
Aug. 19 at 1:34 a.m. Lt. Williams and Officer Purvis observed an out-of-breath male with his shirt torn walking towards his truck in an apartment complex, according to Public Safety. Lt. Williams and Officer Purvis made contact with the male who said there were three males who hit a female then proceeded to fight him and his friends. Officer Purvis then made contact with the female who walked out of the apartment area crying. She said her ex-boyfriend showed up at her apartment with two of his male friends. She said the three males were angry that she had two guys in her apartment. The female said her exboyfriend grabbed her and pushed her in the face and that her male friends tried to shut the door when a fight ensued. While Officer Purvis was talking to the female he heard yelling and fighting coming from the balcony area. Officer Purvis ran up the stairs and saw the female’s ex-boyfriend and his friends yelling towards the apartment while getting in a taxi. Other patrol officers were informed about the cab and Officer Smith and Officer Denna initiated a traffic stop and detained the males. Officer Smith said the ex-boyfriend was cursing people on the street as they drove back to their location and had visible minor injuries. The ex-boyfriend said he went to the female’s apartment only to see that there were other guys there. The ex-boyfriend admitted that he cursed at them and said the males got in his personal space so he pushed them and a fight broke out. The males were all highly intoxicated. The ex-boyfriend was transported to Milledgeville Police Department where he was charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. His two friends were charged with underage possession of alcohol and disorderly conduct.*
EARLY MORNING SWIM
Aug. 26 at 2:04 a.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to the reflection pool in reference to two males inside the pool, according to Public Safety. As Officer Purvis parked and got out of his vehicle the two males began running. Officer Purvis chased them around the tennis courts and into the Centennial Center parking lot. One of the males jumped onto a SNAP cart and told the driver to quickly drive to Foundation Hall. As the driver began to turn the cart, Officer Purvis grabbed his arm and handcuffed him. The other male crawled out of the bushes and Detective Butler handcuffed him. The males were both transported to Milledgeville Police Department and charged with underage possession of alcohol. The case was also turned over to The Student Judicial Board.
SUSPICIOUS KNIFE-WEILDER
Aug. 25 at 9:02 p.m. Two females reported a suspicious person at convenience store on N. Jefferson Street, according to Public Safety. One of the females said that around sunset a male with a scruffy beard wearing a black T-shirt, a red hat and dark sunglasses asked her for a cigarette. The female said he would not leave and used profanity because she would not give him one. The female rolled up the vehicle windows and locked the doors. The male then pulled out a knife and began walking around the car and the female drove off. Officer Purvis checked the area but was unable to locate the male. The case has been turned over to investigations.*
STICKER PRANKSTER
Aug. 25 at 12:17 p.m. Sgt. Baker made contact with a male at the Georgia College Police Station in reference to vandalism to his vehicle, according to Public Safety. The male said sometime during the early morning someone removed a fraternity window sticker and rearranged decals on his vehicle’s back glass. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time. The case is under investigation.*
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A DRUNKEN SIGN
Aug. 28 at 1:43 a.m. Officer Smith and Sgt. Miller observed a male punching signs as he walked down Clarke Street, according to Public Safety. Officer Smith and Sgt. Miller attempted to make contact with the male but after seeing them the male started running. Officer Smith and Sgt. Miller chased the male into the parking lot of a retirement home where he was placed under arrest. After speaking with him, Officer Smith could detect the odor of alcohol on the male’s breath. The male said he had drank several beers before going downtown. He was placed under arrest and charged with underage possession of alcohol.
UNDERAGE PERSISTENCE
Aug. 23 at 10:45 p.m. Sgt. English was working at the rear entrance of a downtown bar when he was approached by a male who had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, according to Public Safety. He was highly intoxicated and displaying slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The male was trying to obtain a bracelet to buy alcohol and provided Sgt. English with an ID card that belonged to another individual who was of legal age. Sgt. English instructed the male to leave and not to return. About 15 minutes later, the male was seen trying to enter the bar at the front entrance. Sgt. English started heading towards entrance to advise Major Grant of the situation. The male saw Sgt. English and started walking away. When asked to stop he began running. Sgt. English returned to the bar to ask two individuals the identity of the male. They were not cooperative, but when advised what they could be charged with they quickly identified the male. After several unsuccessful attempts to make contact with the male, he was finally convinced to turn himself in. He arrived at the Georgia College Police Department and was charged with underage possession of alcohol and unlawful use of a driver’s license.*
DESPERATE FOR A RIDE
Aug. 19 at 3:04 a.m. Officer Denna was dispatched to a bar downtown in reference to a female passed out, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival Officer Denna made contact with a male and a female. The female was conscious and standing and both her and the male were intoxicated. While speaking with the male and female, Officer Denna determined the male called for help in order to receive a ride home and the initial call was a hoax. Officer Denna stated the consequences of their actions and a ride was given to their respective residents. The male was referred to student judicial in lieu of arrest for underage possession of alcohol.*
PANIC ATTACK
Aug. 21 at 9:44 p.m. Officer Lewis was dispatched to The Village Building 4 in reference to a panic alarm, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival Officer Lewis made contact with a male who explained he pressed the panic button because a female refused to leave his room when he asked. The male accused the female of causing him distress and fear, leading him to press the panic button. When Officer Lewis asked the male why he chose to use the panic button instead of a phone, he became belligerent and stated it was wiser for him to use the panic button than to use his cell phone. The male allowed Officer Lewis to enter his apartment for inspection. Evidence of an altercation was not present. The male was advised of his misuse of the panic button and no further action was taken.
FLAMING BUTTER
Aug. 19 at 9:07 a.m. Major Gaines responded to a fire at The Max, according to Public Safety. The fire started from butter being placed near an open flame. Physical Plant cleaned the area and a replacement fire extinguisher was issued. There were no injuries or loss of property.
‘URINE’TROUBLE
Aug. 27 at 1:44 a.m. Officer Denna observed two males go up a private residence driveway behind the Student Activity Center while a female sat on the ground at the entrance, according to Public Safety. Officer Denna pulled up to do a welfare check and saw one of the males urinating in the bushes. When Officer Denna began to exit his vehicle, all three individuals began to walk away but came back after two verbal commands to do so. The three were identified and the female admitted to being a juvenile. While speaking with them, Officer Denna detected the odor of alcohol. When asked if they had anything to drink, they admitted to drinking at a fraternity party earlier. The two males were both placed under arrest and transported to Milledgeville Police Department for underage possession of alcohol. The juvenile was issued a trespass warning from all Georgia College property and a phone call was placed to her mother.
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SUBMITTED BY JONATHAN SAVITSKE My answer would be a resounding yes. The U.S. has made its agenda clear in the region. We seek to spread liberty and democracy in the Middle East. So if the U.S. would give Libya aid, why not Syria? Syria is a strategically important state in the Middle East. If a stable government were put into place in Damascus, it would be beneficial for other allies in the region, especially Israel. Turkey has already intervened in an effort to stabilize the violence, but imagine if NATO and the U.S. were able to provide support. Now, I’m not talking about the “aid” the Obama administration gave to Libyan rebels. That was a political fiasco that made no impact in the conflict between the Libyan rebels and the Gaddafi regime. I am talking about an actual intervention with actual support. With a democratic Syria in place, it could provide an important ally in the region to offset the spread of Islamic Fundamentalism being promoted by Iran. By providing assistance in conjunction with the Turkish government as well as NATO, the U.S. would prevent the violence from spreading even more in the region and especially into Israel. The U.S. has invested much in the protection of Israel, and if the violence were to spread and a new Islamic government were to be put into place, that could spell trouble for the Jewish state with Syria being so close geographically.
SUBMITTED BY KAHLIM BARCLAY It is my opinion that providing aid to the Syrian people would stretch the United States far too thin at the moment. Our military forces are involved in two dedicated wars, our economy is struggling to avoid yet another recession, and we face massive debt issues that will only persist if we as a nation seek to act as world police once more. This non-interventionist model may seem cold hearted, but the fact of the matter is that the United States simply cannot afford to become involved in another Middle Eastern conflict. Let it be known that I am in no way advocating that the people of Syria be left to the mercy of their tyrannical government. In the past few weeks, Turkey has issued a series of warnings to the government of Syria, instructing it to end its violent suppression of protests and political dissent. I fully support a Turkish military intervention in Syria, if and only if aided by a coalition of free Middle Eastern states. The coalition is the main selling point, for it will discourage the Syrian/Iranian defense pact from rolling into action. It is my belief that a powerful coalition of free Middle Eastern states can temper hostilities in Syria, without instigating a larger conflict. I find that this Middle Eastern problem deserves a Middle Eastern solution, as it would not only prevent further conflict from compounding, but it would also prevent new hostilities towards the west from emerging. However the nations of the Middle East decide to handle the Syrian issue is completely in their hands. The United States in better off leaving the situation alone from a military standpoint, as it would be detrimental to our economic stability and general safety for years to come.
“I think they’re doing a good job. I haven’t met a drug dealer yet.” Savanna Ziegler, freshman pre-nursing major
How to succeed in college STEVE HOLBERT Dear GC Students, It’s the third week of the semester and, as always, the majority of the campus is behind due to sloth, stress and sour mix. Masses are refusing to let go of summer and embrace fall, which can cause emotional and academic damage. However, here are a few ideas to make staying up and finishing those last 90 pages possible. The first step to staying on track is remembering why students go to college in the first place – knowledge. Careers are built on the information in overpriced textbooks. Skipping class to sleep or finding that sacred parking space will set collegiate karma in motion. If a doctor doesn’t know the difference between a metaphor and a simile, their patients will die. If an architect can’t list the qualities of bacteria and archaea, their bridges will collapse. Georgia College makes great effort to ensure all classes benefit a student’s desired career path, so get out of bed at 7:55 a.m. for that 8 a.m. class, because one never knows when microeconomics could show up in a Broadway audition. In addition to career goals, family is another strong motivator. Returning home after a long semester to find both parents emaciated from 80-hour work-weeks to financially support your education is always inspiring, and it’s easy to carry this inspiration in the trunk back to Milledgeville. For quick motivation, all one needs is
Our Voice Reality television harms youth In recent news, an Illinois college became the first to ask undergrads if they were gay. Elmhurst College, a private liberal arts school in suburban Chicago has become the first college in the country to ask an optional question about a student’s sexual orientation or gender identity on an undergraduate application form. Elmhurst College is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. According to CNN, the new Elmhurst College application asks, “Would you consider yourself a member of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community?” Students are given the option of answering “Yes,” “No,” or “Prefer not to say.” Although this question is optional, does it push
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the limits of privacy? Is Elmhurst College asking too many personal questions on their undergraduate application? Would a new undergraduate feel obligated to answer this question, or would the majority answer with “Prefer not to say?” A person should not feel obligated to answer this question about his or her personal life, and frankly it is not really anyone’s business. Sexual orientation is a personal matter, and no student should feel as though his or her sexuality is put on display. A college or university should not have the right to ask such questions. It is incredibly invasive of one’s privacy. If a student coming from a conservative background where gender sexual minorities are not accepted, they may not be completely comfortable being confronted by the university about their sexual orientation. However, it should be kept in mind that the sexual orientation question on the undergraduate application at Elmhurst College is optional. Students are not required to answer this question. This demographic question is among others about religious affiliation and what language is spoken in the home. These questions along with the sexual orientation question are designed to help Elmhurst College advance in diversity and connect new students with school resources like
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scholarships and campus organizations. Georgia College, however, does not offer the optional question about sexual orientation, but there is an optional question on the undergraduate application concerning race. THOUGHTS AND RANTS OF GEORGIA COLLEGE Usually these types of questions are reported to federal and/or state agencies for civil rights compliance, and this is noted on GC’s application. Georgia College and Elmhurst College relate, as they are both liberal arts schools. The idea arises that if one liberal arts school adds the personal question of sexual orientation, others will follow. Universities and colleges dip into personal information about education, finances and family background, which should be enough to determine if a student will succeed. Dipping into personal information about one’s sexuality may place his or her in a student organization or allow one to receive a scholarship, but it should be his or her decision to whether or not he or she would like to be involved. Shoving an optional question in a perspective student’s face will only make one feel obligated to answer and/or make one feel uncomfortable. Perspective students are usually eager and excited, and most will feel obligated to answer this option sexual identity question truthfully.
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chloroform, rope and some imagination. A common study aid is recording one’s parents saying soul-crushing statements such as, “You’ll never be as good as (insert name of older sibling or vampire novelist)!” Playing this track on a loop while writing six pages in a foreign language reminds scholars that finishing a task is always more important than perfection or spelling. If the CD becomes ineffective due to overuse, younger siblings or cousins work equally well. Kids are always willing to dress up as beggars and reenact how quitting college leads to meth labs and divorce, and nothing highlights important quotes better than human tears. If family doesn’t do the trick, fear is nature’s greatest motivator. Armed gunman are reasonably cheap, and don’t mind spending late nights busting caps into the ceiling until one finishes translating the Bible from Middle English. This pass or fail system is both masculine and cost effective; plus, University Housing understands property damage for the sake of academic success. English majors should get used to holes in walls as early as sophomore year, and after a few weeks, not only will students no longer need sleep, they’ll also know a gunman personally. These are just a few ways to fight the sandman and study those flashcards, but the key is for each student to find a method that works best for them. Hopefully, everyone will take the initiative to get ahead, so that by the midterm, grades will be so high that skipping class or showing up intoxicated won’t matter. Comedic as always, Steve Holbert
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Krzysztof Kieślowski began his career in the 1970s directing urban set documentaries, intimate sketches dealing with politics and social issues. By the end of his career, Kieślowski found himself shifting away from such explicitly political material. The early 90s would see the Polish director dedicated to capturing the human moment, the discarded, the ordinary and finding some kind of redemption in it. Kieślowski’s “Bleu” (the first installment in his celebrated Colors Trilogy) is perhaps his greatest effort in this later stage of his career. “Bleu” is a somber portrait of one woman’s desire for a darker kind of freedom –– a life without memory, purpose or human contact. A car wreck claims Julie de Courcy’s husband and daughter, and after a failed suicide attempt, Julie, played by Juliette Binoche, commits herself to a life of isolation. She puts her family’s country estate up for sale, burns nearly all her belongings and quietly moves into a modest apartment in Paris. Her husband’s celebrity status (he was one of France’s most cherished composers) makes the attempt at solitude a difficult one. Reporters, colleagues and friends demand to be shown the composer’s unfinished work. Having no desire
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to revisit the past, and with public pressure mounting, Julie gathers up her husband’s manuscripts and destroys them. Cut off from society, she spends her days in solitude. “Now I have only one thing left to do: nothing. I don’t want any belongings, any memories. No friends, no love. Those are all traps,” she tells an uninterested relative. But Julie’s will proves not strong enough. The music and those who love her slowly find their way to her –– life splits its way across the cold expanse and reality pours in. Binoche carries the film with a quiet restraint. Hers is one of those rare performances in which we are honestly offered a character who is truly reborn. The pain feels real and so does her surfacing. Kieślowski slowly lets the film unravel, something that gives space to Binoche’s performance. Remnants of the surreal grandeur that dominated his previous film, “The Double Life of Vernoque,” exist in “Bleu,” but Kieślowski opts for a more internal journey. Kieślowski is confident enough here to provide us with the smaller, intimate moments and let them expand before our eyes. It may be the most reserved of his later films, but it’s still a quiet triumph of a film, something that burns with a rare intensity.
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Out and About Weekends away from the downtown scene quick, home-cooked meal. ANDY HITT Maybe the idea of staying indoors FUN EXPERT is not as appealing for these last few weeks of summer weather. The Oconee River Greenway allows students to conHistorical Milledgeville, home to nect in a more natural setting. If you Georgia College, hundreds of unique do not own a big enough blanket for a buildings and landmarks and a com- picnic, tables are scattered near the river munity that thrives off of unity and in- solely for the community’s enjoyment. dividuality, is sadly being constrained Not hungry? Go running around “the through the eyes of so many of its stu- pit” or West Campus. Also, intramural dents. This complex city is only seen as sports are offered seasonally and are a having one main attraction: downtown. great and interactive way to spend your Although The Velvet Elvis, Kuroshima evenings. Not only does West Campus and Capital City contribute to our quirky offer sports teams to join and a newlyand unique home away constructed workout facilfrom home, these city lim- “Create ity, but jobs are also obtainits in fact contain an unlim- your own able for students who enjoy ited amount of reasonablyand refereeing. theme night, recruiting priced opportunities if you For those particularly lazy are open to a little creativity. and bring Saturday nights, Carmike out your Mealtime is a favorite part Cinemas offers a discount to of the day for the average inner child.” all college students. Addicollege student, and Milledtionally, Phi Mu and Kappa geville offers an abundant Delta sororities have visited amount of options. Several Rocket Roller Rink across off-campus restaurants, infrom Walmart to have a fun, cluding Chili’s, Mellow Mushroom and 80s style evening. Create your own theme Sonic, allow you to socialize as well night, and bring out your inner child. as venture away from the downtown If you have a desire to serve in area. However, our hard-earned cash your community, Green Acres Nursing does not necessarily have to be spent Home is six minutes away from campus at a local restaurant. When asked what and is always appreciative of visitors. her most recent Saturday night con- New City Church is currently looking sisted of, sophomore Lauren Phillips for volunteers, as well as tutors for the described her night with close friends. Boys and Girls Club. Mariah Dantzler, “We made a steak dinner at The Bel- a junior, frequently visits Blandy Hills lamy and watched a movie,” she said. Elementary School to help the stuCurrently, Kroger is offering a $4.99 dents with homework, or just to hang deal for individual New York Strips. In out. “We play games in the gym or do addition to these, the family size frozen their homework. I look forward to seedinner aisle is always accessible if you ing their progress academically and and your roommates are in need of a socially throughout the year,” she said.
Features Poet-in-residence inspires listeners
September 2, 2011• Editor, Lauren Davidson
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NOELLE BROOKS CONTRIBUTING WRITER During a time where Facebook statuses and Twitter updates reign supreme, the quiet intimacy of a poetry reading may seem not only strange, but completely uninteresting. Yet on Aug. 25, in the dimly lit Arts and Sciences Auditorium, students, faculty and Milledgeville residents gathered to hear the recent works of poet-in-residence Alice Friman. Her new book is entitled “Vinculum,” which means strong unity or bond, and covers a wide variety of subject matter that connects the audience not only to Friman’s life perspective but their own personal truth as well. The reading was the first in the Visiting Writers Series, an annual event for features writers who have been published in Georgia College’s literary journal, Arts & Letters. “These writers offer a deeper pleasure than other kinds of entertainment that we often turn to,” said English professor Martin Lamman. “That entertainment is more about diversion … these writers offer works that offer deeper pleasure and deeper insight into ourselves.” Alice Friman has written for years, winning awards such as the Ezra Pound Poetry Award and has worked with students to improve and enhance their writing. She currently works on Arts & Letters with GC graduates, and finds that the greatest reward in working with students is their energy, which drives her to continue writing. “It’s good for me,” Friman said. “It keeps me young, mostly.” During her long career, Friman has developed numerous techniques and methods that have helped her in the writing process and spur inspiration. One method Friman often uses is taking an “image walk,” giving her a chance to become in tune with her thoughts. “You have to be alone,” Friman said. “Writing is a lonely business…just make yourself blank and just write about what you see.” Friman explains that by doing this, one is able to figure out what really matters which leads to written expression. This expression then leads to literary inspiration. “The more you write the more you have to write,” Friman said. “It’s a way of thinking … you find out what you’re thinking, what you’re really thinking.” Friman finds this aspect of writing most attractive and feels poetry accomplishes this better than other forms of writing. “Poetry gets to the heart of whatever it is,” Friman said. “It’s like writing with a girdle, a tight girdle … it gets to the crux of the matter.” Through her writing, Friman is able to reveal some of her deepest thoughts and emotions and does it in a way that intrigues and even surprises her audience. “I thought it was going to be all serious,” Ansley Burgamy, sophomore English literature major, said. “But she was really hilarious; it was very entertaining.” Other students had similar reactions and although some attended simply as a course requirement, each seemed to enjoy the event. Senior Jessica Jackson, an English and history major, commented on the variety of subjects Friman addressed and expressed her admiration of Friman’s ability to take the audience on an emotional roller coaster. “She really took you on a gambit of emotions,” Jackson said. This sort of connection is one of the purposes of the Visiting Writers Series, giving students the chance not only to gain further insight into themselves but also network with professionals who have accomplished their current goals. “[The] impact is very important, I think, for our student writers because they are aspiring to be published writers,” Lamman said. “It’s good to interact with other writers as well … to meet with them, talk with them and sometimes even do workshops with them.” Although everyone who attended may not be an aspiring writer, Friman did provide the chance to experience a type of entertainment that goes beyond the immediate gratification commonly found in the media. Her poetry reading provided an alternative way to connect with the university community.
NICK WIDENER/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Contestants of this years show perform along with last years winner, John Peeler, as well as last years runner up, junior marketing major Haley Steele. The chosen track they performed was a selection from My Chemical Romance appropriately titled “Sing.”
The next Milledgeville Idol is...
Isaiah Brown receives top honors at this years fourth annual performance NICK WIDENER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
mance, as if she were reaching out, placing notes in the audience’s ears. Blowing kisses while walking off stage, she felt “In five minutes, Milledgeville Idol “groovy,” she said. Taking first place and winning the 2011 will begin,” an ominous voice announced to a sprightly Russell Audito- $1,000 check, presented by Mayor Richrium. Several hours later, Isaiah Brown’s ard Bentley, was Isaiah Brown. He is face would light up like an orb of happi- hopeful the recording time will take him ness, walking away with a $1,000 check onward, to the next step. Dressed in a and recording studio time, but not before white blazer and white pants, Brown gineight other mellifluous voices resounded gerly sang the soulful “Lately,” by Stevie Wonder. beyond the stage. “I was born to sing,” he said. Wearing a tuxedo vest, Milledgeville Other contestants included junior muCity Council member Phillip Joiner sic education major Greta Pritchett singemerged to emcee for the fourth year run- ing “House of the Rising Sun,” by The ning. Animals, as well as GC “This is my favorite “This is my favorgraduate Whitney Hernight of the year,” he anman, with “Ready for nounced. “Tonight, you’ll ite night of the Love,” by India Aria. walk away and say, ‘Wow, year. Tonight, you’ll Of nine contestants, I had no idea Milledgeville J’Barri Mar-Shall was walk away and say the youngest to comhas so much talent.’” Accompanied by a ‘Wow’.” pete. Mar-Shall, 17 and multicolored backdrop a junior at Baldwin High, and dramatic lights, all said he definitely “wants Phillip Joiner, to come back, if no one nine potential idols came this year does.” Maron stage and opened with Milledgeville Idol from Shall performed “Just the a choreographed number Emcee Way You Are,” by Bruno of “ABC,” by the Jackson Mars. 5. After all the contesThe three judges, sitting at their panel, were introduced as tants had a chance to show off, an interChuck Puckett, a Baldwin County teach- mission followed. Audience members er; Iona Pendergast, a GC theater pro- were asked to place their vote in a box fessor; and the celebrity judge, Yonrico with their favorite contestant’s picture on it. Directing audience members through Scott, a Grammy-winning musician. Following individual video introduc- the aisles were GC student ambassadors, serving as ushers for the evening. tions, each contestant took the stage. While the votes were being counted, Anna Brock, a teacher at Baldwin Coun- a battle of the sexes ensued, allowing ty High School, sang first. Her selection, the women and the men to each sing a Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” was met song as a group. Joiner and two guitarists with considerable praise; she took third joined the men. place overall. Closing the show, the ensemble was Senior marketing major Hannah Schu- joined by last year’s winner, Jon Peeler, macher, in a red polka dot dress, took and runner-up, junior marketing major second place overall with her rendition Haley Steele, singing a hopping perforof “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” which mance of “Sing” by My Chemical Rowas sung first by Ozzie Nelson. She mance. As it reverberated through the was gesticulatory throughout her perfor- auditorium, folks were out of their seats
NICK WIDENER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 2011 Idol Winner, Isaiah Brown receives a $1,000 check from Milledgeville mayor Richard Bentley.
dancing. The performance found the contestants banding together, singing their hearts out, and proving their talent not only individually, but collectively as well. “We all became a large family,” Schumacher said. Joiner expressed his enthusiasm and satisfaction with the show’s end result. “I think we changed a few lives tonight,” he said. Other songs chosen included Lionel Richie’s “Stuck On You,” performed by John Askew, Janis Joplin’s “Me And Bobby McGee,” performed by Diane Waddell, and Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” performed by Deyontray Clark, who was also a contestant at last year’s Idol. If you missed out on auditions this year, tryouts for the fifth annual Milledgeville Idol will be held in May 2012, and are open for ages 13 and older.
Chinese art comes to Blackbridge Hall KATE RAMSEY STAFF WRITER
LAUREN PENSON/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Amy Kemp, senior art history major, admires a landscape painting of New York City. The art exhibit will be housed in Blackbridge Hall until September 23.
The artwork currently displayed in Blackbridge Hall is a collection of contemporary pieces produced by ten talented Chinese artists. The exhibition is comprised of photographs, paintings and several works with ink on rice paper. The majority of the artwork portrays postChinese Revolution style perspectives, following Chairman Mao’s death in 1976. His passing gave the people the freedom to explore many different techniques of artwork they were once forbidden to observe. Junior photography major Victoria Head enjoyed the exhibition. “I really liked how several different artists were included in the show, but yet there was a sense of unity among them all,” Head said. “You could really see how their culture had influenced their artwork.” The contemporary style is a merger of the traditional Chinese styles with a Western influence, producing a completely new view and perspective. The “Scenes from Within” gallery is a demonstration of the artists projecting their experiences,
and a survey of what’s happening in current contemporary Chinese art. Carlos Herrera, co-curator of the exhibition and professor of museum studies, was attending an international artists’ exhibition in Miami, Fla., when he noticed an Asian contemporary art fair was happening at the same time. After experiencing the artwork there, he was driven to bring the work to Georgia College. He was proud to state that, “this is the first exhibition of Chinese contemporary art of this size presented in the state of Georgia.” Herrera was also excited to bring this style of artwork to Milledgeville from an educational standpoint. Dr. Roxanne Farrar is currently teaching a class on Chinese art history, and this exhibit allows her students to observe contemporary pieces first-hand. The artists included in this gallery are Zhao Bo, Liu Bolin, Zhang Dali, Wei Dong, Zhang Gong, Li Jin, Wang Jinsong, Shen Shaomin, Cui Xiuwen, and Wu Yi. All of these artists have attended universities in China, earning their bachelor’s degrees, and some their master’s, in fine arts. Their work depicts social and political issues of China, and their direct interpretations and perspectives of the world around them.
“It was great to see not only pieces from a different country and culture, but to see several artists from that culture in a group show.” Rachel Cauthen, senior photography major “It was great to see not only pieces from a different country and culture, but to see several artists from that culture in a group show,” said senior photography major Rachel Cauthen as she reflected on the gallery. “The show gave me a much better understanding of the modern Chinese culture.” Chinese contemporary art is currently one of the major trends in the art world. Since the mid-1980s, there has been a growing amount of exposure to this style of work. The “Scenes from Within” exhibition will continue to be on display until Sept. 23.
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Whether it’s someone wearing an outrageous outfit, someone saying something that no sane person would say, or simply someone giving a performance that doesn’t live up to the hype, the MTV Video Music Awards never disappoint, and this year was no different. Twitter and Facebook were blowing up with VMA reactions on Sunday night. Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Adele and Chris Brown all performed, and Britney Spears was honored with a VMA tribute. Lady Gaga, dressed as her alternate male ego Jo Calderone, opened the show with a lengthy monologue then continued by performing her new hit “You and I.” Gaga stayed in character the entire evening, never changing wardrobes, unlike the 2010 VMAs, when she came out covered head to toe in raw meat. Beyoncé and Jay-Z announced that they are now expecting their first child together. Other celebrities making an appearance at the VMAs were Kim Kardashian, the cast of the MTV hit reality show, “Jersey Shore,” Vanessa Hudgens and Justin Bieber with girlfriend Selena Gomez. Tyler the Creator caused a bit of a stir after receiving his award for Best New Artist. He has been known to use words that are slurs against the gay community. After the award show, GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) issued an announcement about MTV’s support of artists like Tyler the Creator.
List of Winners:
Video of the Year: Katy Perry “Firework” Best Female Video: Lady GaGa “Born this Way” Best Male Video: Justin Bieber “U Smile” Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator “Yonkers” Best Collaboration: Katy Perry and Kanye West “E.T.” Best Hip Hop Video: Nicki Minaj “Super Bass” Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters “Walk” Best Pop Video: Britney Spears “Till the World Ends” Best Video with a Message: Lady GaGa “Born this Way” Best Art Direction: Adele “Rolling in the Deep” Best Choreography: Beyoncé “Run the World (Girls)” Best Cinematography: Adele “Rolling in the Deep” Best Direction: Beastie Boys “Make Some Noise” Best Editing: Adele “Rolling in the Deep” Best Special Effects: Katy Perry and Kanye West “E.T.”
By Taylor Seay
Movie Review: ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ Ryan Del Campo Reviewer Whoever dubbed Wes Craven the “master of horror” must stop reviewing movies until seeing the collected filmography of Guillermo del Toro. In his latest horror-suspense screenplay, del Toro delivers a relatively fresh plot with his characteristic cinematic ingenuity. Moviegoers are not flocking to see “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” possibly due to its B-level stars or its lack of mainstream promotion. Neither Guy Pearce (best known for the brilliant 2000 movie “Memento”) nor Katie Holmes (best known for marrying Tom Cruise) have the star power to pull in massive audiences, even with del Toro’s name attached to the project. But, box office numbers rarely ever predict the actual worth of a movie – which holds true in this case. The plot follows a broken family’s attempt to reunite in a historic house. The father, Alex (Pearce) and his girlfriend Kim (Holmes), grudgingly take his daughter Sally (Bailee Madison) from his ex-wife into the old home he is restoring. She, like most other orphaned or estranged children in horror movies, does not take well to her new home, despite her father’s best efforts. Sally discovers a hidden basement on the premises of the mansion in which she finds an old furnace that she hears voices coming from. These voices begin telling her that they want to be her friend, but the creatures quickly take a nasty turn when they start tearing up Kim’s belongings and attacking the groundskeepers. At this point in the review, you may be telling yourself, “this sounds just like a thousand other horror-suspense movies that I have seen,” but you would be wrong. The genius of Guillermo del Toro is his presentation of the story, not the plot itself. The story should be familiar to many audiences, especially those who have seen “The Orphanage,” which has a remarkably similar, yet more plausible premise. For the sake of argument here, we will ignore his blockbuster movies like the unbelievable failure of “Hellboy,” and focus on his artistic work like “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” The last time I remember being scared by a movie was when I was five years old,
watching “Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte” at my grandparents’ house. This movie had perfected suspense in 1964, following the story of a reclusive lady plagued by the past murder of her intended husband that she was framed for. It was pretty edgy for its time, and still remains relevant today. Aside from my five-year-old nightmares of a cleaver-wielding little girl from “Sweet Charlotte,” I had not found a movie remotely scary until I saw “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” Too often today, producers rely on the shock-and-awe technique in horror movies. Del Toro, however maintained consistent focus on plot, rather than to the blood-and-guts mess that most horror-suspense movies devote their attention. “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” is not a perfect movie, and certainly will not be under consideration for any Academy Awards next year. But, for those who enjoy a good scare or the artistic presentation of a familiar story, it is still a great way to spend a couple of hours. Bottom line: wait until it comes out in the Redbox and spend a cold night watching it with a friend with the lights off.
Courtesy of www. Moviefone.com
Grade: B
September 2, 2011
Arts and Entertainment
Friday, Septemeber 2
10:30 p.m. The Corduroy Road performs at Amici 7 p.m.
Corks and Canvas’s at Fields Photography and Framing. The course costs $25 which includes all materials for the class. Bring in a bottle of your favorite wine or beverage and come out an paint your own 11x14 painting.
Monday September 5 11 p.m.
Not-So-Open Mic Night at Buffingtons
Wednesday September 7
7:30 p.m. Dustin Woodruff on guitar at Max Noah Recital Hall
Thursday, September 8 8 p.m.
Armed Farces downstairs at Blackbird Coffee.
Friday, September 9 7 p.m.
Corks and Canvas’s at Fields Photography and Framing. The course costs $25 which includes all materials for the class. Bring in a bottle of your favorite wine or beverage and come out an paint your own 11x14 painting.
Saturday, September 10 7 p.m.
‘Evening of Southern Bluegrass’ with Mayview Road Bluegrass Band featuring Tori Lee Averett. The show will be held at Campus Black Box Theatre and admission is $40, which includes a reception before the performance.
NOTE: Any events you would like to see incorporated on the calendar please send to colonnadefeatures@gcsu.edu.
September 2, 2011
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Movies in Mi lledgev ille Georgia College professor makes strides forward in upcoming Central State Hospital documentary David Cox Staff Writer Health receives wide-spread attention in today’s society, yet one of the most problemprone areas does not get the attention some believe it should. “One in four Americans will have some sort of mental health issue,” said Daniel McDonald, a Georgia College media lab coordinator who is working on a documentary about Central State Hospital. “One in 17 will have a serious issue which requires care.” Despite this staggering figure McDonald says,“We have a tendency to not really think about mental health until it affects us personally. It shouldn’t take that.” Thanks to McDonald and Stephen Price, an assistant professor with the Department of Mass Communication, it may not take that. The two are currently filming a documentary about Millegdeville’s Central State Hospital, the largest mental illness facility in Georgia. Chartered in 1837 and opened in 1842, Central State has often been at the forefront of mental health care. “To me the history of Central State is a representation of the history of mental health in America ... it has been a leader in a lot of the changes that have occurred within the mental health industry,” Price said. In late 2010, Georgia reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that, starting with Central State, will change the way mental health care system functions. The idea, according to McDonald, is to treat mental health patients within the community, to “serve people as close to home as they possibly can.” The change represents a “landmark departure” from the way care was administered in the past, he said. And, just as it always has been, Central State
continues to be a pioneer. “We want to use the history of this hospital as an illustrative tale to portray the changes that are happening now,” McDonald said. But despite Central State’s past and present innovations in the field of mental health, the facility has always suffered hardship. As Price puts it, “The history of Central State is consistently one of underfunding.” The problem, he says, falls not on the state’s shoulder, but on society’s. “We’re the ones who don’t notice and don’t care if not enough money goes to mental health care. We’re the ones who have to look out for people who can’t look out for themselves.” But thanks to the documentary, the topic of mental health has already proven interesting to members of the GC community. Over the summer semester, Price worked with students on the project as part of a documentary production course. “I was very impressed not only with their learning on the technical side of things, but also with how much the students started to care about the issue itself,” Price said. Price and McDonald plan to finish shooting footage for the documentary by early 2012. By May, Price says that they plan to finish editing and have a rough cut, or possibly even the final cut finished. He says that he and McDonald are looking to release the documentary at various film festivals next year, particularly the True/False Film Fest, an annual event which takes place in Columbia, Mo. The Central State documentary will remain close to home for Georgia College. “This very historical facility is right here in our backyard,” Mcdonald said.“We want to help chronicle another chapter of that history.”
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First Friday Foreign Films brings international cinema to students and Milledgeville locals Emilie Yardley-Hodges Contributing Writer On Aug. 26, Georgia College once again brought global culture to its students via the course First Friday Foreign Films. From just south of the border in South America to South Korea, all students, whether enrolled in the class or not, will be able to experience the societies values and traditions of cultures from far reaches of the Earth. Initiated almost ten years ago by retired GC English professor Jane Rose, the program was once a simple showing of foreign films, but has since been adapted by a group of professors in several different departments on campus, and evolved into a credited course with an essay component. Each showing begins with an introduction by the professor who chose the film and is then followed by a round-table discussion. Students enrolled in the semester-long course will receive an hour credit for their time, but it is not mandatory to be registered in the class to participate in the viewings and discussions. “We wanted to open the experience to all students,” course coordinator and Assistant Vice President for International Education Dwight Call said. “There is really no where else in central Georgia that you can see international film in a public theater.” By opening the doors to all students, the program also allows for students to bond as a community, building on GC pillars of distinction, and ties directly to the fifth annual Global Citizenship Symposium, which will take place in early February 2012. This year, the films are centered around the symposium’s theme of personal and global health, exploring such ideas as suicide bombings and the progression of life.
“We wanted to open the experience to all students. There is really no where else in central Georgia that you can see international film in a public theatre.” Dwight Call, course coordinator “I try to show a movie that has to do with the theme that also has some content that relates to something I’m showing in class,” foreign language instructor Anisio Martins dos Santos explained. The first of the films showing this fall is“Color of Paradise,” and is introduced by associate professor of interdisciplinary studies Yeprem Mehranian and set in Iran. It is a fictionalized account of a blind boy and his journey through life without sight, and touched not only on the subject of health, but also on gender roles and gender relations. The films are getting good reviews by those who attended. “I really enjoyed the films,” said freshman prespecial education major Liz Hutchison. “I’m probably going to see as many as I can.” She did comment on the modest crowd. “I think more people would go if it was better advertised,” Hutchison said. All the films are free to anyone, student or not, who chooses to walk in, so for a little culture and deep discussion, head to the Arts and Sciences Auditorium on the first Friday of every month to discover the lives of people from all over the globe.
Students volunteer time to fight fires Sabrina Chandler Staff Writer Charging into burning buildings, wearing pounds and pounds of protective gear and an equal amount of courage; prying victims out of a car accident, the kind of wreck that makes you cringe in passing on your way to see a loved one; and the horrific, mind-numbing experience of coming face to face with death. All of these brave, actions are just a compilation of what Nathan Bressler, Eric Neas, Joey Waddell and Evan Karanovich experience as volunteer firefighters for Baldwin County Fire Rescue. There seems to be a common misconception about what volunteer firefighters actually do. Some think that these guys are just around to answer phones or keep up the fire trucks. Volunteer firefighters are not only involved in any and all of the action, they are greatly depended on. After Nathan Bressler, senior criminal justice major, began volunteering his freshman year, he realized just how trying being a firefighter and a Sabrina Chandler / Staff Photographer student can really be. Karanovich (top left), Eric Neas (top right), Joey Waddell (bottom left) and Nathan Bressler (bottom “Each day is really hit or miss,” Bressler Evan right) stand infront of a Baldwin County fire engine. These four students make up only part of Georgia Colsaid. “You have days where it gets really busy, lege’s volunteer firefighters. the beeper just keeps going off. And then you can go a week at a time with nothing.” volunteers are not on “shifts.” They are on-call. volunteers. When it rains, it can pour for these firemen. Karanovich, now a senior, has been volun- Their beepers may go off at any time, including “One of our busiest days was when we had teering since his freshman year. “We come from during class, which can pose a problem. three structure fires and two car wrecks. They a host of different backgrounds, and I just really “Ninety-nine percent of my professors have come in bunches, we go by the rule of three. enjoy it,” Karanovich said. been very understanding with it. Unless I miss a If you get two, you’ll have three that day,” Neas is a senior accounting major. “I went to test, they are usually great. And the department Bressler said. the training class and ended up falling in love is understanding with the fact that I am trying to As difficult and emotionally wearing as it is, with it,” he said. earn a degree also,” Bressler explained. Bressler loves it. Despite the difficulty of balancing work and Those looking to become volunteer firefight“I don’t think I could do anything else. I nev- ers must participate in the training course. It in- school, the guys would have nothing different. er thought I would be a firefighter until I started volves 250 hours of training over a six month This job builds numerous skill sets, one of the volunteering here. Now I don’t think I can do time period. most important being trust. anything else.” “You have to trust the guy next to you. He “It involves written exams and numerous Eric Neas shares the same feelings about practicals,” Neas said. holds your life in his hands just as much as you volunteer firefighting. “They teach you everything from how to hold his life in yours,” Bressler said. “I was interested in firefighting, but never get dressed to patient control, things like that,” The volunteers also rely on each other for saw the opportunity until finding out about vol- Bressler added. emotional support. “The fatalities I’ve seen, I The training needed to become a volunteer can picture them in my head,” Neas said. “These unteering my sophomore year.” Neas found out about volunteer firefighting from Evan Kara- is intensive, because they do much of the same guys are really the only ones who understand novich, GC’s current SGA president, who also things as full-timers. The difference is that the how I’m feeling when it comes to things like
fatalities,” Bressler added. In the past year, the fire department has been struggling to recruit volunteers. “It has been hard to recruit college students, because they think you can just sign up and start, but that’s not the case. You have to train,” Neas said. Baldwin County Fire Rescue works with a “three man station.” There are only three fulltimers on duty during each shift. These men rely on volunteers, because three men are just not enough a lot of the time. “Structure fires require a page out to other district stations, but even then you may only be getting one man out,” said Bressler. Joey Waddell joined the force as a volunteer just one week ago, after volunteering in Tifton while studying at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He is now a junior at Georgia College. “I love it, I really do,” Waddell said when asked about volunteering. These guys have begun a student program at Georgia College named the Georgia College Fire Brigade. It is open to all students, alumni and faculty. “We really try to focus on fire prevention,” said Bressler, the president of the club. Neas is the treasurer. The group is trying to work with student housing to help educate Community Advisors on fire safety. “You would be surprised at how many people don’t know how to use a fire extinguisher,” Karanovich said. “There are so many accidents that could have been easily prevented with the correct usage of a fire extinguisher.” You do not have to want to become a fire fighter to join the Georgia College Fire Brigade. However, if you are interested, joining is a way of getting more information. Keep an eye out around campus and in The Colonnade for more information on how to join the group and when meeting dates are assigned.
Sports
September 2, 2011 • Editor, Sam Hunt
Trained and ready for competition Confidence runs through cross country team as they approach Bobcat Invitational Morgan Wilson Contributing Writer The men’s cross country team prepares to kick off its season on Sept. 2 at the Bobcat Invitational against Young Harris and Savannah College of Art and Design. The Bobcats will have the home advantage at their first meet. Georgia College’s hilly course at West Campus is one of the toughest they will endure, so the team is confident in their skills. “I’m not too worried about it,” Head Coach Joe Samprone said. “This is just a training meet, and I’m very happy with where we are right now.” The team ranked ninth in a preseason poll by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. They hope their hard work will continue to move them up in the polls. Rigorous training is a key component in the men’s team strategy. The men practice as a team Monday through Thursday with a well-deserved break on Friday. On Saturday they run the course, and Sunday they run individually on their own time. Their six-day-a-week practices are certainly paying off as their times continue to improve. It is ideal for the team’s times to drop after every race, which is always a challenge. The seven experienced seniors give the team an advantage because of thier knowledge of the sport. Losing two runners from last season forces the remaining teammates to work their hardest. The team lost
two teammates last year, but they have gained freshman Beau Bittinger. “Mostly seniors makes for a solid pack,” senior environmental science major Tyler Mattix said. In the past, there have always been one or two runners who have led the team, but this year there are five. This allows the runners to excel more as a team rather than individually, which is always important in the sport of cross country. “There isn’t one runner who is set apart,” senior outdoor education and psychology major Dan Horseman said. “We have five guys who are really equal, and depth is the key.” The team is determined to decrease their running by practicing intensly. “The school record was broken last year and will be broken again this year,” Horseman said. Confident in their already honed abilities, Samprone is focusing on keeping the runners healthy and avoiding injuries as they prepare for the upcoming season. Last year, the team finished fourth in the Peach Belt Conference and ninth in the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship. They hope to do better this season by finishing in the top three at the conference meet. Though that would be the highest the team has ever ranked, Samprone is optimistic about their chances. “This is the best team we’ve had in a long time,” Samprone said. “As long as everyone stays healthy and File Photo avoids injuries, this will be a great The men’s cross country team has seven strong seniors in their opening Bobcat Invitational at West Camreturning group.” pus. The men’s and women’s meets both begin at 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 2 against Young Harris and SCAD.
Back in top shape, the women’s cross country team hopes to continue last year’s success Julia Richardson Contributing Writer Despite staggering temperatures the Georgia College women’s cross country team is practicing hard, six days a week and is ready to take on the 201112 school year. “Everyone came back with excitement and excellent form,” Head Coach Joe Samprone said. “All came back good to go.” Samprone has been the cross country coach at Georgia College for 12 seasons now. “The women’s team is hard working, and we have great runners,” Samprone said. “They are all pleasant to be
around.” Samprone is confident the women’s team will improve greatly from last year’s sixth place title at the Peach Belt Conference. “This group of girls is capable,” Samprone said. “I wish the conference race was tomorrow.” The Peach Belt Conference is the cross country team’s biggest meet for the year and includes
“We have done time travels and we are ready...I believe we will have a very strong season, possibly the strongest we have ever had.” Karissa Ekstrom, Senior pre-nursing major
school from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. “I would like to see us finish better in region,” sophomore pre-nursing major Allison Lones said. “Get our top five runners to come close in time.” The team graduated two members this past year, but has gained five new runners for this season: Catie Tinker, Rebecca Shane, Ellen Osment,
Helen Harris and Lauren Davidson. All are freshmen runners except Davidson, who is a junior. “The new girls have a great attitude, and they are going to add a lot to push us to get better times,” Lones said. Lones broke the school record for the 5K and 6K runs last season. “We are all really close as a team,” Lones said. “We encourage each other and stay positive.” The team focuses very clearly on running as well as academics, which proves evident in the GPA of the women’s team. They received the honor for the highest GPA in the athletic depart
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Rugby preps for first official club season After the team’s birth on campus last semester the rugby team becomes an official club Gabrielle Carrier Contributing Writer This year at Georgia College, a new club sport will be joining the ranks. GC will have its first club rugby team, founded by sophomore pre-engineering majors and captains Kyle Denis and Noel Mankin. Originating in England, rugby is similar to both soccer and football, however the players are allowed to block with the hands and arms, carry the ball and tackle. The team has a promising upcoming season with strong leadership. Joel Farley Seagraves is the team’s head coach, and he brings a lot of experience to the club. The captains have experience as well. Mankin and Denis both played rugby in high school, which sparked the idea for the team. “It was my idea to start the team the summer after my senior year,” Denis said. “I played football, wrestled and threw shot for Blessed Trinity High School and knew that GCSU didn’t have any of these things, but I still wanted to Kendyl Wade/ Senior Photographer do some sort of physical activity.” Georgia College’s first rugby club team caught in a maul in practice at West Campus.The The team practices for two and a rugby team formed last year, but legitimizes a new season this fall with strong numbers.
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half hours on the West Campus field in between The Village Apartments from Tuesday to Thursday. “We have a lot of new talent as well as a concrete structure for practice and working out,” Denis said. “This will ensure that we will be in good shape and ready for the first game.” West Campus is also the same location the four home games will be held. Currently they have nine matches scheduled for their debut season. The first two matches will be at home against Macon State College and North Georgia College & State University on Sept. 10. Students are strongly encouraged to come out for support. Sophomore business major and President of the rugby club, Juan Marc Salleras expresses his feelings about the first match. “NGCSU will be a wild card since we’ve never played them,” Salleras said. “We played Macon State during summer and only lost by one try (equivalent of a touchdown), so I’m ready to turn the tables and beat them this time.” The team’s strategy is working hard
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Quote of the Week “I’m confident we’ll do well. We have a lot of great guys. For instance Noel can juke out a Gazelle, John Chagaris can out-run light itself, and I think Kyle himself once killed a pack of wild grizzly bears with his bare hands. He throws some hard hits.” -President of the rugby club Juan Marc Salleras
The Side Line Taylor Lamb Sports Columnist
We watch them every season. At the plate, on a fast-break, scoring a touchdown, etc., student athletes are viewed and sometimes even idolized by the public. So, do we pay them? The word scholarship is probably sitting in your brain wondering what the heck this kid is talking about? Scholarships are important to the athletes: that money has been established for the standard collegiate expenses, tuition, bus passes, book costs, and meal tickets. A full-ride sounds perfect, covering room and board, dining costs, books – the full works – but what if a player wants to eat off-campus? On paper, according to the scholarships, that’s the only food they can eat. Of course, they could get a job, right? Walk up to any college athlete, from the starting quarterback at a D-I dynasty, to a women’s field hockey player up north, and ask him why he doesn’t get a part time job. The 5 a.m. workouts, two-a-day practices and the demanding seasonal schedule is a full-time job in itself. Let’s put food out of the question. Gas is insanely costly and if a student athlete wants to go somewhere, it is out of their pocket. Technically it is illegal for a coach to assist a player in any way, unless every other player receives equal benefits. This means lending a quarter or two would be against NCAA violations. 131 pages of changed rules were recently proposed by the NCAA: Number 2011-78, allows schools to offer student athletes cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and jelly to put on their bagels. The bagels were permitted by a prior resolve, but the spreads were measured as a minor NCAA violation. When condiments are ruled unacceptable, we have a problem.Collegiate sports rake in profits for their universities. Alumni donate more money for a winning team and merchandise and ticket sales rise exponentially. Programs build their fan base on the backs of their players, (how many Moreno and Stafford jerseys did we have to see back when UGA was decent?). These athletes work harder than anyone to achieve the winning seasons and still they struggle fiscally. When summer comes, they can’t study abroad, get a distant internship or knock out more class hours. They are striving for summer jobs, maybe, but usually they’re attending summer workouts or joining other leagues involved with their sport. There needs to be a change and there need to be incentives, $1,000 per athlete, per semester. If a player has HOPE, perhaps they get a bit more. If a player goes on academic probation or is involved with the law, they are restricted from their money. I want the term student-athlete to uphold its meaning within this column. Every student that is a part of the NCAA is being considered. Sure there are negotiations and deals being handled under the table every day. Unfair treatment does happen in sports as well most programs that base their credibility on wins or earnings. The argument is there and the dishonest transactions make it difficult to institute a rational rule. Yes, athletes signed up for the busy schedule and demanding hours, but when they’re to the point of lacking social and fiscal freedom, maybe we should take another look.
Notable Stat
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The number of students signed up for flag football on imleagues.com
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Golf tees off at Kiawah Invitational Courtney Coile Contributing Writer The start of this year’s golf season also announces Jimmy Wilson’s 16th year as head golf coach. The GC golf team was recently tabbed No. 14 in the Men’s Division II Preseason Golf World/Nike Golf Coaches’ Poll. The team will start the season at the Kiawah Island Invitational in Kiawah Island, S.C., from Sept. 5-6. “We just finished the qualifying rounds but you never know what to expect this early in the season,” Wilson said. “I guess you could say there really aren’t too many expectations in this first tournament except that the guys are ready to play.” Wilson is also associate athletic director for
GC. He is second in charge of the Athletic Department and deals with their daily business needs, scholarships and budgets. Patrick Garrett, a junior on the team, talks about their results in last year’s tournament and what he expects this year. “We had a good showing last year there and finished third as a team. It’s a great tournament to start the year and I expect another solid tournament,” Garrett said.” I think if we play up to our potential, we can definitely win, so I’m looking forward to it.” In the last two years, the team has lost four All-American players to graduation and there are no seniors. “We’re starting out a little bit young this year so hopefully we’ll be peaking by the end of the
year,” Wilson said. “Ultimately our goal is to win the National Championship.” The Bobcats have two All-Conference players returning to the team, Patrick Garrett and Gavin Harper. Garrett explains his goals as a team and his own personal goals for this season. “We have a young team with a lot of talent, so I’m interested to see how we hold up,” Garrett said. “My personal goals for this year are kind of high, I want something to aim for. I want to be an All-American at the end of this year, so I have to stay healthy and play very consistent golf; and if I can manage to win a few tournaments along the way, that would be great.” Sophomore pre-engineering major Tyler Tucker, also has high hopes for the team this
season. “We have a young team but I believe we have the potential to be just as good as any other team in the country,” Tucker said. “We have a great five (players) traveling this week to the tournament and I expect nothing less than a win.” The 2011-12 Georgia College roster includes Pontus Anderson, Bernardo Bide, Bryan Fox, Patrick Garrett, Gavin Harper, Josh Klipstein, Victor Monte, Jeff Rives, Taylor Smith, David Sullivan, Ryan Trocchio and Tyler Tucker. Coach Wilson and Assistant Coach Kyle Collins, a 2009 graduate of GC, will lead the team in several tournaments these coming months in states including South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Bikes, mallets, balls, balance: the growing game
Anna Morris / Staff Photographer Junior environmental science major Colin Maldonado (left) eyes down the ball as sophomore music major Benton Meadows raises his mallet to strike. Bike polo practice takes place at the Irwin Street parking lot.
The escalating sport of bike polo seeks qualifying tournament, official court and local media exposure Anna Morris Staff Reporter When the term polo is uttered, the image that crosses most people’s minds is one that involves men riding on horses, mallets swinging left and right at a small ball rolling around between them. What most people do not know is that polo can also refer to the sport of urban bike polo. Invented in 1891, bike polo did not gain a significant amount of interest until 2007. Fortunately for Milledgeville, bike polo, as well as urban bike culture in general, is starting to creep in thanks to a few passionate cyclists. Senior psychology major James Hendershott seized the opportunity to establish bike polo in Milledgeville on June 1, 2011. “When I first moved here, I wasn’t really happy living in Milledgeville, but my dad told me ‘If you’re unhappy in the city you live in, change it to a place that you find enjoyable,’”
Hendershott said. Hendershott and other cyclists began by simply hitting a ball around in various church parking lots. After getting the word out about their sport, more people started showing up, intrigued by the idea of bike polo. The number of players grew so the team moved their playing to the Irwin Street parking lot next to The Bellamy. This spot has become their temporary court until they can gather enough money to build their own elsewhere. Now that the bike polo team has at least eight consistent players, the next big project for them is planning a Southeast region qualifier tournament. Right now Hendershott is working on gaining money to build a permanent bike polo court. T-shirts and stickers are currently in the making, and Hendershott has been emailing sponsors. Local photographer Tom Wise has been attending recent bike polo games, attaching his video camera to his bike and riding out in the middle of the action to film the players. The footage will be compiled and made into a video that Hendershott can send out to sponsors
as part of a media package. If the tournament goes as planned, the top teams will move on to compete for the best team in North America and then for the best team in the world. It seems as if Hendershott’s wish for a growing bike culture is slowly but surely coming true; more people are becoming interested in bike polo and coming out to the Irwin Street parking lot to see what it is all about. One such person is junior exercise science major Andrea Blasingame, one of the few girls on the team. “I like that bike polo is a challenging sport that incorporates riding a bike and working with a team,” Blasingame said. “I have become kind of tired of playing most other sports, so this has been a breath of fresh air to get back playing with a team and working on those coordination skills.” Blasingame began playing recently, and even though she is a beginner, she felt very welcomed by the rest of the team and is even considering entering the tournament. “Bike polo can be very intimidating at first, but everyone is very welcoming, understanding
and open to having beginner players out on the court,” Blasingame said. The bike polo team is not just for students; anyone that wants to join in can come out and play. Chris Avirett, Milledgeville citizen and manager at Blackbird Coffee, has been playing the sport for almost two months. He has high hopes for the future of bike polo. “I hope that the future of bike polo stays both competitive and friendly as we work towards more organization and notoriety,” Avirett said. Aside from bike polo, Hendershott is also launching other cycling events such as “Thursday Night Crits:” criterium-style racing around various parts of Milledgeville every Thursday night starting Sept. 1. “My overall goal is to bring urban bike culture to Milledgeville,” Hendershott said. I just want more people on bikes.” Check out GCSUnade.com for a photo slide show
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Women’s volleyball strikes again In their fifth year, the team’s new freshmen and veteran players anticipate a strong season Jessica Hayman Contributing Writer The women’s volleyball club is entering its fifth year on campus and there is optimism for the upcoming season. The women’s volleyball club competes in three to four tournaments throughout the semester. The club plays teams from schools throughout the Southeast such as the University of Georgia, Clemson, Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia Southern. The club has 12 returning members from last year’s team, and held open tryouts at the Centennial Center on Tuesday, Aug. 23, Thursday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 28 to fill the remaining spots. “I think our new players will add a lot to the team, and the fact that we have a lot of returning players is a strength,” President of the women’s volleyball club Callan Bennet said. After taking second place at the Clayton State tournament last year, Bennett is confident they can only improve this upcoming season. Bennett believes her team’s greatest
“I think our new players will add a lot to the team and the fact that we have a lot of returning players is a strength.” Callan Bennet, President of the women’s volleyball club
strength is its front row hitters. The team is talented in its offense, and strong at the net, however, she believes one area the team can always improve on is its players’ commitment to the club and to the team as a whole. “I really feel like this year is going to be really good with the new freshmen and their talents,” vice president of the club, Lauren Lee said. On Aug. 27, the women’s volleyball club hosted the “Bobcat Volleyball Bash,” at The Bellamy apartment complex. The purpose was to promote awareness for the club among the student body, and to raise money to help out with the upcoming season. “It went exceptionally well,” head coach of the women’s volleyball team Stephen Price said. “At one point I counted about 75 people.” “It was very exciting,” junior exercise science major Alex Dempsey said. “It was a very chill environment where friends could come and just relax and blow off stress from the week – and of course watch some awesome volleyball.” Seven teams turned out to compete in the tournament. “There was some pretty decent volleyball,” Price said. In a few months, once the new Wellness and Recreation Center on West Campus opens, the women’s volleyball team is hoping to play host to another large tournament using the school’s new facilities. The tournament will be open to other college club teams throughout the Southeast. The club has its own Facebook group, GC Women’s Volleyball Open Gym, where they plan to post invites to club teams in the surrounding area.
Jessica Hayman / Photographer Freshman pre-early childhood major Cailin Freemyer (right) tips a shot over the net towards teammate Hailey Jo Larmour, senior nursing major. The women’s club volleyball team resumes in their fifth year and is prepared to play.
‘Hope’-ful start for head coach’s second season Taylor Lamb Senior Writer The goalie is the orchestrator of the game. Confined to the box, her view of the field is expansive and full. Hope Clark, Georgia College women’s head soccer coach has owned the goal for her entire soccer career, starting in high school, to college, and later to semi-professional soccer. The Louisiana native lettered all four years in soccer at Virginia Tech. Clark was recruited in the firstever recruiting class for Tech her freshman year, and in her second she earned most valuable player and was the first Tech women’s soccer player to be named to All-Mid-Atlantic Region. When Clark graduated from college, she temporarily stopped playing the sport. “I literally stopped playing soccer,” Clark said. “As soon as I was done at Virginia Tech I moved out to California to start my master’s program and I wanted nothing to do with soccer.” She didn’t even bring a ball or cleats with her to California. Eventually her feet were bored and a year and a half later she found her next contribution to the game. She moved back to Washington, D.C. and worked with American University’s women’s soccer program. Her first stint of coaching in Georgia was with a men’s Kathryn Shadden / Photographer high school team in Spalding County. “It was different from going from beWomens head soccer coach Hope Clark returns for her second season. hind the game, to the side,” Clark said. Clark hopes to make the Peach Belt Conference tournament again. Later, traveling south, she worked as
an assistant with the University of Tampa, focusing on their goalies. Her committed lessons and work earned the UT goalie All-Conference honors for her seasons under Clark. After some years in assistant coaching, Clark put the cleats back on. She played in a women’s league through the Atlanta Silverbacks organization, comprised of ex- division one players. From that team, her goalie skills earned her a job on the semi-professional Atlanta Silverbacks team. In 2007, Clark was given her first head coaching job at Auburn University Montgomery. Her fledgling squad went 14-51, earning a berth to the NAIA regional tournament. Her returning year, she finished 6-12-1. “That first year, I’ll be blatantly honest, we over achieved,” Clark said. “The second year I lost three All-American’s within two weeks of school, and that will damage your program.” An onslaught of injuries followed, facing Clark with adversity early in her coaching career. “I have seen some riffs certainly as a head coach, but I feel pretty comfortable that within my third year, I start to see success,” Clark said. The next season, her Lady Senators reached the national tournament. Last year, the Georgia College soccer program was in chaos trying to find a new coach. The new head of the program was not decided until late in the summer. “I started July 12 and our season kicked-off August 10, so I had less than
a month,” Clark said. Despite not having time to get to know her players in a personal sense, or time to distinguish her strengths and vast elements of the team, she finished 7-7-3, making the PBC tournament. “It was like a blank slate. It was beneficial to me because I got a fresh start,” senior mid-fielder Karen Bonilla said. “It was like each of us was trying out for one another.” Bonilla was named to the All-PBC second team during Clark’s inaugural season. Clark’s arrival to Georgia College did not completely distance her from Auburn University Montgomery. Three of her previous players transferred to Georgia College. Senior Erica Padula, sophomore Susan Lotyczewski, and redshirt junior Dixie Robinson all followed Clark for their remaining years of eligibility. “We (Auburn University Montgomery) got a new coach,” senior forward Erica Padula said. “I played for Hope for two years and that’s the style I grew accustom to.” With a full summer of preparation and a year to establish her team, Clark’s sophomore season is set for a matchup against Lenoir-Rhyne University on Sept. 2 in Tennessee at the Tusculum Tournament. “This is a very young group. We’ve got five seniors and four juniors. It’s just a young squad,” Clark said. “A lot of freshman and sophomores and you’re going to see a lot of impact from those young kids.”
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Desire for lacrosse inspires new team Chelsea Hinkel Contributing Writer
Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer Sophomore pre-engineering major Kyle Denis (left) analyzing Ethan Eloquin, freshman undeclared major, during a line out at practice on the middle field at West Campus. Denis is one of the captains of the rugby team along with Noel Mankin.
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Continued from page 12 on their rucks (the formation of a huddle of players opposing another huddle on the opposing team after a tackle occurs) and staying more spread out on the field to prevent the other team from getting past their defense. “I’m confident we’ll do well. We have a lot of great guys,” Salleras said. “For instance Noel can juke out a Gazelle, John Chagaris can out-run light itself, and I think Kyle himself once killed a pack of wild grizzly bears with his bare hands. He throws some hard hits.” The rugby club will be playing teams from all over the southeast including Auburn, Georgia Southern, Valdosta State University, Macon Love, Armstrong Atlantic, Macon State, North Georgia College & State University, Kennesaw State Univer-
sity and many more. They are scheduled for two tournaments this year including Georgia Southern Black Rose 15’s and a Saint Patrick’s Day Tournament in Savannah. In the game of rugby, 15 players play on the field while seven substitutes sit on the sidelines. Around 30 people have been showing up for practices both experienced and inexperienced, but if the team gets enough people they will have both an A-team and a B-team. The team has many major advantages going into their first season. “We have a few insanely fast players, some really hard hitters and great leadership. I think we’re covered in pretty much all areas. I’m all geared up for this year to play; I think we’ll do great and I’m quite grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this brotherhood,” Salleras said. The team’s bond is evident both on and off the field, which will provide a great upcoming season.
This Fall for the first time ever, Georgia College will be able to boast of a women’s club lacrosse team coached by Tim McNalley. Many students are excited for the opportunity to join the up-andcoming team. As excitement continues to grow, so does enthusiasm to join the team. “I’ve missed it so much, and the only downside to coming to Georgia College was not having a club lacrosse team to be involved with again,” junior sports marketing major Sarah Jeffery said. Although games will not begin until Spring semester, the team will have the first meeting Sept. 8 to discuss the logistics of practicing this Fall. Three games are scheduled this Spring against Georgia Southern, the University of Georgia and Agnes Scott College. All students are encouraged to come out regardless of experience. The team captains, Sarah Jeffery and Jen Hoffman, encourage freshmen to come out as well. Although the team is fresh, a
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Continued from page 12 ment for the second year in a row. Their GPA was a 3.34. “This is a bright group of young ladies,” Samprone said. The team holds organized practices Monday through Thursday and on Saturday. They switch practices between the course at The Village and running at Bartram Forest. Practice is at 6:30 a.m., and they have an extra practice on Fri-
strong focus will revolve around forming a team that has a lasting impact as a force to be reckoned with. With a combination of seasoned former players and new freshmen, the team will be able to continue throughout the years. “This is the first year Georgia College has had a club lacrosse team. I think the biggest challenge at first will be coming together as a team,” junior nursing major Page Gamel said. “Everyone has different levels of experience and some players, like me, haven’t picked up a stick since high school”. Being so fresh, the team will certainly face challenges in their attempt to become a seasoned, collaborative team. “I think time will be the biggest and most constant challenge. Everyone has different agendas so it may be hard to get everyone together at one time to practice. However, I believe we will have an awesome learning experience being the first women’s lacrosse team,” Gamel said. In order to be able to compete as a club team, at least 15 girls must sign up and dedicate their time.
“Some of the challenges we will face are recruiting enough girls, getting people excited about the sport, and finding girls that want to do it and also have fun,” Jeffery said. Aside from forming a lasting team, the girls hope to compete well enough to be able to join the Southeastern Women’s Lacrosse League. In order to join the ranks of the league, they must play their first games this Spring. At that point, SWLL will look at the team to assess whether their record is good enough, bringing the opportunity to play against top notch teams. Women who are interested are encouraged to sign up at imleagues.com where they will first need to create an account, and then find the women’s team under all GC club sports. “I am excited to start playing lacrosse again because it has been a hot minute, and I’m looking forward to feeling a sense of unity from being on a team,” junior mass communication major Katie Levan said.
days, later in the day, to get ready for the Bobcat Invitational meet on Sept. 2. “We have done time travels, and we are looking ready,” senior nursing major Karissa Ekstrom said. “Now we have to get our minds ready.” Ekstrom, who has been running cross country at Georgia College since her freshman year, is ready for the season. “I believe we will have a really strong season, possibly the strongest we have ever had,” Ekstrom said.
Part of the team’s strength going into this first race is unity and positivity. “We are all really close and support each other,” said Lones. “Running is so mental, if you aren’t positive three miles can seem impossible.” The Bobcat Invitational will take place at The Village course on Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. “We train the whole year and are prepared to run,” Samprone said. “I am happy to see them run well.”