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January 25, 2013

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Volume 89, No. 14

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Town hall invites student, faculty opinion of Chick-fil-A on campus

Mark Watkins / Senior Photographer Connor Johnson responds to a student’s question as part of SGA’s town hall meeting designed to educate the campus on the Chick-fil-A resoultion.

Results of review: no contract violation Nick Widener Senior Reporter The Student Government Association hosted a Town Hall on Wednesday in Magnolia Ballroom to discuss the findings of the committee tasked with reviewing the contract between Sodexo and Chick-fil-A. The committee, as well as Kyle Cullars, assistant vice president of auxiliary services, found there to be no breach of contract

“Just because you have difference of values doesn’t mean you have breach of contract.” Kyle Cullars, assistant vice president of auxiliary services between the two parties. “Just because you have difference of values doesn’t mean you have breach of contract,” Cullars said.

The town hall served as an opportunity for the student body to express its opinion on the matter, yet the gathering was sparsely attended. The meeting was the most recent step in the push by SGA to review Chick-filA’s contract and possibly have it removed from GC’s campus. After SGA President Pro Tempore Victoria Ferree, the moderator for the evening, introduced the panel, consisting of Allen, Connor Johnson, who brought the issue to SGA’s attention, SGA Treasurer Aubrey Ethridge and Cullars, two students on op

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Kevin Morris Contributing Writer As Georgia College’s student population continues to expand, the call for additional administrative positions has led to the creation of the new Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator office. The position will be filled by state Sen. Johnny Grant. An alumnus of GC, Grant looks forward to working with students on campus and having the opportunity to further provide them with opportunities to take part in entrepreneurial projects for the betterment of the community. “Mr. Grant will help us coordinate and focus our efforts here on campus and will be the representative of the campus to the community economic-development efforts,” GC President Steve Dorman said. As it pertains to GC, Grant is not entering a new environment – he has extensive knowledge of both the school and the programs the college offers. Having obtained his masters in public administration from GC, Grant is well prepared for the job. “Mr. Grant was chosen for his extensive knowledge of and experience in Milledgeville and Baldwin County,” John Hachtel, associate vice president for strategic communications, said. “Thanks to his legislative background, he has significant experience in community engagement and economic development.” Grant’s primary responsibilities will include helping the economy in Milledgeville

“Mr. Grant will help us coordinate and focus our efforts here on campus and will be the representative of the campus to the community economic-development efforts.” Steve Dorman, GC president thrive by organizing projects for the students to help benefit the city. “I’ll also be working with trying to use the resources at the college to help support the economic development function in the city of Milledgeville,” Grant said. He will work with the city of Milledgeville to encourage students to become involved in their community. “Among other duties, Mr. Grant will assess current public engagement and collaborative activities; guide university-initiated projects designed to meet community needs; and encourage and oversee university projects designed to encourage economic development in the community,” Hachtel said. Grant was eager to help. He readily accepted the position when Dorman offered it. “It combines a couple of interests of mine. One, for a long time, I’ve been a vol

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Campus joins community in MLK march, memorial Mary Martin White Contributing Writer Martin Luther King Day “means freedom,” Russell Warren said, a former Army soldier. Warren and other community members spent their holiday marching in honor of King. After the march from Huley Park to Flagg Chapel Baptist Church, there was a church service and a cookout at Huley Park. Before the service, those gathered bowed their heads in prayer. “This is what MLK fought for. We just want to honor his name, and have a good time while we’re at it,” Warren said outside the church. The theme for this year was “Bridging The Gap.” Emmanuel Little began the service reminding the community to “start doing.” Speaker Richard Ramsey recited parts of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. He said people need to have a dream like King’s, and that the community needs to have a dream, too. “How do we bridge this gap?” he said. He told a story of a son begging his father to let him swim in the river. But the boy’s father reminded his son that he couldn’t swim. Then, his son starts to drown, and he throws a rope out to pull him in. The son yells to his father that the rope is breaking, and the father yells back, “reach beyond the break and hold on!” Ramsey related it to MLK’s fight

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Photo contributed by GC Miracle Vice President for Student Affairs Bruce Harshbarger holds the Miracle Maker pair of blue and green Converse along with a quote about the Children’s Hospital in Macon. Participants who donate carry around the pair of Converse for one day after pledging money.

GC Miracle uses blue and green shoes to raise money for Children’s Hospital Lauren Corcino Contributing Writer

Jessica Winski / Staff Photographer Georgia College students and faculty came together with the Milledgeville community to walk in a parade in honor of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 21. The march began at Huley Park and ended at Flagg Chapel Baptist Church.

News Flash Safety Shuttle Downtown In conjuction with Student Night Auxiliary Patrol, GC police will begin running a shuttle service from West Campus to downtown on Jan. 31. The 15-person van runs from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. and will continue this schedule every Thursday for the rest of the semester.

Quotable “You want the arrow to hit a little lower, go through both of the lungs or the heart.” -John Knight bow hunter

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Georgia College faculty and staff have been spotted around campus going about their daily routines accompanied by a pair of blueand-green Converse shoes. They have not forgotten their shoes on their desk or decided to make a new fashion statement by wearing tennis shoes around their necks. They are GC Miracle Blue and Green Miracle Makers. The Blue and Green Miracle Makers fundraising campaign is using two pairs of blueand-green Converse shoes to raise awareness about GC Miracle and The Children’s Miracle Network in Macon. Each participant in the Blue and Green Miracle Makers fundraiser campaign must be a faculty, staff or administrator at GC.

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Participants are required to raise or donate a minimum of $25 to the Children’s Miracle Network in Macon. The fundraiser began on Jan. 9 and will last until Feb. 8. “The concept of the Miracle Makers came when Kendall and I thought about different ways that we may be able to engage faculty and staff in fundraising and awareness for the event,” Tyler Havens, co-advisor of GC Miracle, said. “When the group focused on utilizing the foot in their logo as their branding image we started thinking about something iconic that would have something to do with the feet. That is where the shoes came from.” Once the Miracle Maker reaches their individual goal, the shoes are delivered to them to be displayed at their choosing for an entire

Inside

E-discounts now available for students................2 GC to increase diversity..........................................4

A&E

From polo to camo...................................................9 Student band headlines in Milly............................10

Sports

Men suffer fifth straight loss................................13 Student conquers fear, finds love........................14 Community News.........................................6 Leisure....................................................................8

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Number Crunch

75 million The number of people in the blogosphere. See page 8

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Program brings distinguished scholars to campus T

Inaugural Newell Scholar shares experience, research of elephants with students throughout semester stay Andy Hitt Staff Writer

Constantina Kokenes / Staff Photographer O’Connell-Rodwell speaks during her first presentation of her meet and greet through GC.

Georgia College welcomes Caitlin O’ConnellRodwell as the first Martha Daniel Newell Visiting Distinguished Scholar for the Spring 2013 semester. O’Connell-Rodwell is a world-renowned expert on elephants and the co-founder and CEO of Utopia Scientific, a nonprofit organization dedicated to research and scientific education. She comes to GC as a faculty member of Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Endowed by GC alumna Martha Daniel Newell, the Visiting Scholar Program was established in 2011 and fortifies GC’s mission of providing students with rare, interdisciplinary perspectives, allowing qualified students an opportunity to study alongside a nationally recognized scholarin-residence. (this runs on a little) (Sentence here about how Newell Scholar will be a new person every semester.) “The college seeks to bring nationally and globally talented scholars who will intellectually and creatively engage faculty, students, and others in the community,” Martin Lammon, master of fine arts coordinator and co-chair of the Newell Scholar Planning Committee, said. “Scholars will be selected from fields in the arts and sciences,

“The college seeks to bring nationally and globally talented scholars who will intellectually and creatively engage faculty, students, and others in the community.” Martin Lammon, co-chair of Newell Scholar Planning Committee with special interest in candidates whose work allows them to crossover into a variety of disciplines.” O’Connell-Rodwell’s research on the social lives of elephants is world-renowned. She has written 30 peer-reviewed journal and magazine articles, an internationally acclaimed nonfiction memoir, “The Elephant’s Secret Sense: The Hidden Life of the Wild Herds of Africa” and a photo book entitled “An Elephant’s Life.” “She’s a successful writer, an accomplished photographer, and a social advocate for science literacy,” Lammon said. To effectively translate her experience travel-

ing the arid plains of Africa, “[I] prepare to explore academia in a new way,” O’Connell-Rodwell said. (I’m not sure what you are trying to say here. Perhaps it can best be described as Rodwell relaying her experiences in the classroom. In her class, the first of which took place on Jan. 17, she plans to discuss elephants’ aggressive social rank, gestures and rituals. Her lectures are designed to merge her experience in scientific nonfiction writing with her passion for creative writing. “The first class was interesting,” Kate St. Ives, graduate and first-year Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing student, said. “I enjoyed the first assignment, which was to take a fairly long scientific article and rewrite it in 250 words.” The assignment challenged students to implement a personal style to creatively solidify the article, yet maintain the nonfiction aspect. “I am excited about this class, and anticipate the things I learn in this class [to help] me find new ways to combine my love of writing with my love of nature,” St. Ives said. A welcoming reception for O’Connell-Rodwell was held on Jan. 14 in the GC Museum Education Room. Lammon presented O’Connell-Rodwell to

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New position created to E-discounts now available for students spur community action

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Weekly emails offer E-discounts not available on student discount card Ashley Clifton Contributing Writer For students pinching pennies, looking for loose change between the couch seats, or simply wanting to save more money, the Student Government Association understands and is on the Bobcats’ side. SGA is now offering students a new way to save money through E-Discounts. SGA was presented this opportunity by Bruce Twersky, the vendor of the Discount Card, who thought that since Georgia College was such

a receptive campus, it would benefit greatly from this new opportunity. E-Discounts offer students the chance to save money with their phones in addition to the Discount Card. Cody Allen, Student Government Association President, says that the main difference between E-Discounts and the Discount Card is that the vendors can be anybody, any week. “It is not like the Discount Card, where we are committed to those vendors for an entire year. E-Dis-

counts offer new discounts and deals that are not offered on the Discount Card,” Allen said. To receive the E-Discounts, students must sign up through email. After signing up for the service, students will receive one weekly email, typically on Thursday, and will on average 10 discounts for retailers and restaurants. “In the first week, GC had more people enrolled than many of the other campuses that have this pro

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Sophie Goodman Contributing Writer As Georgia College’s student population continues to expand, the call for additional administrative positions has led to the creation of the new Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator office. The position will be filled by state Sen. Johnny Grant. An alumnus of GC, Grant looks forward to working with students on campus and having the opportunity to further provide them with opportunities to take part in entrepreneurial projects for the betterment of the community.

“Mr. Grant will help us coordinate and focus our efforts here on campus and will be the representative of the campus to the community economicdevelopment efforts,” GC President Steve Dorman said. As it pertains to GC, Grant is not entering a new environment – he has extensive knowledge of both the school and the programs the college offers. Having obtained his masters in public administration from GC, Grant is well prepared for the job. “Mr. Grant was chosen for his extensive knowledge of and experience

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Town Hall

Continued from page 1 posing sides took the stage. The first student, Chike Rapu, senior management information systems major, asked, “Should thousands of students on Georgia College’s campus be deprived of Chick-fil-A?” “If Chick-fil-A should have to go, it should have to because of bad food,” he said. President of the Pride Alliance, Kathryn Shadden, told Chike, “Forget about luxury, forget about convenience, this is about my rights and my friends’ rights.” SGA members then opened up the floor for students to ask questions to members of the panel. Rapu asked Johnson if students should have the right to eat at Chick-fil-A. Johnson explained there is more to the matter than being able to practice free speech. “This has nothing to do with freedom of speech. It has to do with an organization that has their own nonprofit that then can basically bankroll whatever practices or beliefs or companies that they see fit,” he said. Johnson went on to say the LGBT community was upset because “you have hundreds of thousands of dollars going from this nonprofit to these organizations that are hate groups.” SGA Secretary Sarah Rose Remmes invited SGA senators to share why they did or did not approve the original bill that passed the senate, calling for the review of the contract. SGA Senator Juawn Jackson said he voted in favor of the resolution. “We have a responsibility to ensure that every voice is heard,” he said. “The purpose of the resolution that we passed was to look into our contract to see if Chick-fil-A did or did not violate the Sodexo contract, and also to see if it violates our school’s mission.” Senator Creighton Perme voted in favor of the resolution as well, in support of reviewing the contract.

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“The students have been educated. I’ve been educated, and I chose to eat at Chick-fil-A. Not because I support their groups, but because I enjoy their food.” Creighton Perme, SGA senator

“I feel now that it’s on students to make their own personal decisions to eat or not eat at Chickfil-A,” Perme said. “The students have been educated. I’ve been educated, and I chose to eat at Chick-fil-A. Not because I support their groups, but because I enjoy their food.” The next step for SGA’s review of Chick-fil-A has not been defined yet. “My personal belief is that it’s the best thing for our campus to keep Chick-fil-A, to encourage students, if they don’t think it’s right, then go to Einstein’s,” Allen said. “We can’t just get rid of it because of the few. But at the same time, all students need to recognize their right to practice their beliefs and not condone actions that are offensive to them.” Cullars asserted the reasoning behind Chickfil-A remaining on campus is because of student input. He said Chick-fil-A has been at Georgia College for over 20 years, when it was originally requested by students to be brought to campus. “Right now through their voices, through their surveys and through their wallets, students are still saying, very clearly, they support having Chick-fil-A on our campus,”Cullars said. “The sales back that up, the foot traffic and the comments back that up.”

Mark Watkins / Senior Photographer Chike Rapu, senior information management systems major, reviews a handout after he presented his personal support of Chick-fil-A on campus to the gathering at the town hall.

Memorial

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Jessica Winski / Staff Photographer Georgia College students and faculty unite with the Milledgeville community for a cookout at Huley Park.

for freedom. Georgia College President Steve Dorman added closing remarks to the service, saying people need to “band together, and work together as a brotherhood.” John Sallstrom, a retired GC professor, left the service with a smile on his face. “Martin Luther King was a man with such a righteous cause,” Sallstrom said. “This is extremely important to our community. I am here every year.” “This is a continuation of a legacy, and it’s great to get involved in the community here in Milledgeville,” William Fleming, a GC Mentoring African-American for Leadership, Education connection student, said. GC will co-sponsor a food drive with Sodexo catering and hold a book drive to benefit the community. These efforts will continue until Friday, Feb. 8. Drop-off points include Walter B. Williams Park, GC LITC, GC West Campus, “The MAX,” and the GC Cultural Center.

Jessica Winski / Staff Photographer Steve Dorman, GC’s President, speaks at a service honoring Martin Luther King Day on Monday.

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Discounts

Continued from page 2 gram,” Allen said. The discounts are valid Thursday through Sunday of the following week and can be presented on a mobile phone or by printing out the discount page. “I really like the idea of E-discounts, and after signing up, I used the free regular chips and drink with the purchase of a regular sandwich at Quiznos,” junior nursing major Melissa Kingsley said. “I feel like students will benefit a lot from these new discounts, especially since it will save them a little bit more money.” Stephen Scates, SGA communications committee chair, said E-Discounts are a great opportunity for students to be able to afford to go out to eat and shop around Milledgeville. “I was waiting in line to get barbecue at GeorgiaBob’s the other day, and I realized savings were waiting in my pocket. I pulled up the email on my phone and got a full meal for five bucks,” Scates said. “I didn’t have to find and keep up with a physical card; it was on my phone, and I take that everywhere.” E-Discounts can offer a larger percentage off than what is on the Discount Card itself. The E-Discounts from Jan. 11-13

“It is not like the Discount Card, where we are committed to those vendors for an entire year. E-Discounts offer new discounts and deals that are not offered on the Discount Card.” Cody Allen, SGA President ranged anywhere from $5 for three regular roast beef sandwiches at Arby’s to 15 percent off a single purchase at 42nd Floor downtown. Students will find that new deals and discounts are just click away. All that is needed is an email address and within minutes, the first E-Discount will be delivered to students’ inbox, with the option to unsubscribe from E-Discounts at any time. “With weekly updates and higher discounts, there is no reason that every student should not participate,” Scates said. To sign up for E-Discounts visit: www. collegediscountcards.com/georgia-college and follow the steps.

Newell Scholar

Continued from page 2 students and faculty, following introductions from President Steve Dorman and Kenneth J. Proctor, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Miracle

Continued from page 1 day. All of the money raised from Blue and Green Miracle Makers will be donated to The Children’s Miracle Network. “We actually don’t want you to wear the shoes, but you can put them around your neck, your door or your desk,” Kendall Stiles, the director of The GIVE Center, said. “The days that I have them, I’m going to place in them in a place where people will see them and ask a lot of questions about them and what they are for.” The Blue and Green Miracle Maker takes a photo with the shoes and holds a poster boars with a quote or fact about Children’s Miracle Network to further raise awareness about what GC Miracle is. These photos are posted on GC Miracle’s social networking sites to reach a wider audience. “Blue and Green Miracle Makers is a compelling campaign that not only engages the faculty, but peaks the interest of the student body because they see faculty members stand behind and support a cause that many of our students really believe in,” Stephanie Reagan, senior mass communication major and GC Miracle director, said. The Blue and Green Miracle Maker shoes were purchased by Havens and dedicated to Abe Gainous, the son of GC Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Gainous, who was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. On Saturday, Jan. 26, the men and women’s bas-

O’Connell-Rodwell presented a brief lecture to introduce herself, her familiarity with elephants and her professional photography. She will continue presenting her research to the college throughout the semester with bi-weekly events “We could not have found a more ideal candidate for the first Endowed Newell Scholar,” Lammon said.

Dr. Oconnell-Rodwell’s upcoming open presentations February 7: The Science of Sound: Can Elephants Hear Through Their Feet? 21: Dominance Hierarchies: What Does It Take to be an Elephant Don? March 7: The Elephant-Human Interface and Associated Conservation Dilemmas 21: Using Animal Behavior To Solve Conservation Problems: From Coral Polyps to Flamingos to Elephants April 4: Employing the Conservancy Model to Ensure Human Health: An HIV Case Study 18: A Writer’s Guide to the Changing Face of Publishing: The Art of Storytelling in a Digital Age

Position

Continued from page 2 in Milledgeville and Baldwin County,” John Hachtel, associate vice president for strategic communications, said. “Thanks to his legislative background, he has significant experience in community engagement and economic development.” Grant’s primary responsibilities will include helping the economy in Milledgeville thrive by organizing projects for the students to help benefit the city. “I’ll also be working with trying to use the resources at the college to help support the economic development function in the city of Milledgeville,” Grant said. He will work with the city of Milledgeville to encourage students to become involved in their community. “Among other duties, Mr. Grant will assess current public engagement and collaborative activities; guide university-initiated projects designed to meet community needs; and encourage and oversee university projects designed to encourage economic development in the community,” Hachtel said. Grant was eager to help. He readily accepted the position when Dorman offered it. “It combines a couple of interests of mine. One, for a long time, I’ve been a volunteer with a variety of programs in Milledgeville and Baldwin County, and so I do have a great passion and interest for this area,” Grant said. Grant’s familiarity with GC continued after he earned his masters, and he has conversed with both faculty and students on multiple occasions. Returning to his old stomping grounds, Grant seems to embrace his newfound responsibilities.

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“Mr. Grant was chosen for his extensive knowledge of and experience in Milledgeville and Baldwin County.” John Hachtel, associate VP for strategic communications “I’m very excited about being able to move into [this position],” Grant said. “I think it’s just an ideal opportunity for me to be able to continue to help this community grow.” According to Dorman, the University System of Georgia Chancellor, Hank M. Huckaby, encouraged the creation of this position. “We know that economic development is a key point on which the chancellor is asking the USG schools to focus,” Dorman said. “In fact, the entire Georgia College cabinet recently attended an economic development summit hosted by the chancellor in Atlanta in which university-level economic development and entrepreneurial efforts were showcased.” With a rising concern for economic development, mounting pressure is being placed on universities. By adding this Economic Development and Community Engagement position at GC, the economic development in Milledgeville can look forward to a growing future with the involvement of students and faculty alike. “I will be trying to coordinate a lot of activities … and perhaps try to identify the other needs in the community of places and opportunities that there may be for the college to interact with the community as a whole,” Grant said.

“We actually don’t want you to wear the shoes, but you can put them around your neck, your door or your desk.” Kendall Stiles, GIVE Center director ketball teams will play Young Harris College. All money from tickets sold through John Milledge Academy will be donated to the Gainous family. “If we have a child or know of a child and something happened to them, the Children’s Hospital in Macon is where our children would go,” Stiles said. “We are supporting something that could be something that we need in the future. Blue and Green Miracle Makers is a way for us to support a member of our campus community and to put that face with a cause.” Stiles encourages GC faculty and staff members to contribute and become involved with Blue and Green Miracle Makers to support the students participating in the GC Miracle Dance Marathon on Feb. 9. “It is about raising some of the money, but it is really about raising awareness about what Dance Marathon is and what The Children’s Hospital in Macon is, so we can show our support for the students who are participating,” Stiles said.

GC to increase diversity President Dorman puts new programs to work Mykel Johnson Contributing Writer President Dorman Proposes Plan to Expand Diversity on GC’s Campus Due to the lack of diversity on Georgia College’s campus, President Steve Dorman has pledged to make changes in accordance to this issue among faculty and students. Dorman introduced this desire during his State of the University speech earlier this month, stating how apparent the matter is. “While I could provide you with data to prove this point,” Dorman said, “I don’t think any of you need to see the data to believe what I’m saying.” Dorman’s policies come as a synthesis from his semester-long listening tour where he visited each college on campus and invited faculty and staff to present their largest problems for his consideration. Veronica L. Womack, interim director of Institutional Equity and Diversity, said that her office will work with the new provost, along with Dorman, to develop strategies to increase diversity on campus. “We will develop opportunities to promote diversity in faculty and staff recruitment and retention efforts, educate the campus community on EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) laws, support student recruitment and retention efforts and work to increase diversity within the academic curriculum,” Womack said. As well as teaching students the importance of diversity, Dorman noted that cost was the largest concern for diverse students that showed interest, but did not attend GC. “I am very concerned about the many bright students from diverse backgrounds who want to attend here but cannot do so because of financial needs,” Dorman said. To combat these concerns, Dorman established the Legacy Fund, which will give financial support to first-in-the-family minority students applying to GC, and pledged $10,000 of his own money. “This effort, although not exclusive to racial/ethnic minorities, will assist [students], as many are firstgeneration college students and will be eligible for the funds,” Womack said.

“While we desire to be an institution that has great diversity among faculty and students, we clearly have some internal work to do” Steve Dorman, GC president Despite these external efforts to bring more students of varied backgrounds to the university, Dorman insisted that the issue at hand is also internal. “While we desire to be an institution that has great diversity among faculty and students, we clearly have some internal work to do,” Dorman said. “It will be important for us to lead and fully engage our community on this issue, and, finally, it will be important to put into place a plan, a structure and a process to recruit diverse faculty and students.” To support an internal conversation, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity will move into the Office of the Provost. Dorman went further to state his desire to prepare GC students for a diverse “21st century workplace.” As a university consisting of a broad curriculum and a history of broad experiences, Dorman says GC cannot fully live up to its liberal arts title with its current lack of diversity. “I am calling us all to engage in a year long conversation about race and diversity on our campus and in the greater community,” Dorman said. “We must get our own house in order before we start inviting others to it. As we engage in this process and lead, our university community will become a more welcoming environment to which others will want to come.” Diversity statistics for fall 2012 of 6,444 students: 7.8 percent were black or African American

0.1 percent were Native Hawaiian or Other Paciﬁc Islander

4.8 percent were Hispanic/Latino

1.3 percent were Asian

Source: Board of Regents’ Semester Enrollment Report

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V PC MAC s PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MACKENZIE BURGESS

Faculty and students determine which operating system is superior in age-old competition BETHAN ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Mac versus PC is an age-old debate. In fact, the case can be made that there are two kinds of people in this world: those who use PCs and those who use Macs. Bill Gates versus the late Steve Jobs. That stuffy-shirted PC guy versus carefree Justin Long. For the most part, half of Georgia College plays it safe with PCs. The other half chooses to bite into the forbidden fruit of the Mac. Students and faculty seem to agree that personal preference and academic needs determine the winner. “I think it’s important to be able to work on both,” Caroline Collier, director of multimedia technology, said, “because you never know where you’ll be. Try the PC and vice versa. You need to be able to work on both types of machines.” Academic Need Sara Strickland, a junior community health major, said she believes Macs and PCs are speciﬁcally tailored to ﬁt individual majors and needs.

“It seems that people who own Macs are more artistically inclined, but for PC computers, it seems like they’re getting more work done,” Strickland said. “It’s a ‘getting work done’ kind of laptop. It’s the every man’s computer, not the one-percent computer, and the affordability of a PC is a good factor too.” Ambrose Xie, student technology support specialist, agreed that the Mac and the PC ﬁt different needs. “For mass communication majors, Macs might be better for editing and such,” Xie said. “If you’re more into computer science, PCs have better software.” This dichotomy may not be the case for future Mac or PC buyers, however. In fact, Daniel McDonald, student technology support technician, thinks times are changing, especially since Apple has been pushing the mobile aspect of their technology. McDonald started using a Mac as a journalist, but says there are more options nowadays when it comes to customizing your own computer.

Which do you prefer?

OR REPORTED BY KATIE SKOGEN “It (Mac) lasts forever and is very dependable. I heard that if you own a Mac, you spend about 5 hours ﬁxing problems, where if you own a PC, you spend about 5060.” Steve Will, freshman undeclared major “I like my PC’s reliability; nothing changes, so I always know how to work it.” McKenzie Fisher, freshman undeclared major

“I like being able to go onto Photobooth and play with pictures on my friends’ computers (Macs).” Erika Barrett, freshman business management major “PCs are easier to understand when you’re writing a paper because they have Microsoft Word and things like that.” Maggie Robins, freshman pre-outdoor education major

“It’s (Mac) simple to use and it runs itself.” Kelly Mainor, sophomore pre-mass

“I like my PC because I can log in with my ﬁngerprint. Can Macs do that?” NanaOpoku-Agyemang, freshman undeclared major

“You can ﬁnd a computer that can do whatever you want it to, regardless of the brand,” McDonald said. Viruses As far as viruses go, Macs are not as susceptible to them as PCs. “No way you’re going to get viruses on a Mac,” Collier said. “If I have to open a ﬁle and it looks bad then I say, ‘Oh I should open this on my Mac, just in case.’ It’s more of an issue on PCs, though.” Sharon Couillou, a graduate man-

agement information systems student, has had trouble with PCs crashing. “PCs are OK, but they’re more susceptible to viruses,” Couillou said. “Personally, I always had problems with my PC crashing, but that may have just been bad luck on my part.” However, sophomore mass communications major Tim Fortier does not think fewer viruses has anything to do with Macs being a better computer. “People say Macs don’t get as many viruses,” Fortier said, “but people write viruses for PCs just because there are more Windows operating systems out there. It’s not because of the Macs that they don’t get viruses. In fact, Norton just came out with Anti-virus software for Macs.” Appearance “As far as looks go, Mac is more modern and PC is more mechanical,” Collier said. “When you compare them, Macs look more futuristic.” Albeit the modern look of the Mac, the PC does offer various choices in

appearance. Gaming-specific computers such as Alienware match their amazing technical specifications with interstellar designs. Price For sophomore pre-nursing major Patrick Yen, price plays a big factor in the competition. “I prefer PC. No Macs for me,” Yen said. Couillou, however, finds that her Mac is better suited for the web design and graphics engineering she is responsible for, even with the higher price. Alexa Parr, sophomore athletic training major, plays it safe with a laptop she grew up with and trusts. “I have a PC. Macs are more confusing,” she said. “PCs are easier. I’m satisfied with my PC.” When it comes to deciding a victor in this age-old battle, personal satisfaction is the most important factor. Whether one is a die-hard PC lover or a relentless Mac enthusiast, the competition is only getting more fierce. A clear victor is still undecided and the battle between these two systems will undoubtedly live on.

Life of ITC Technichian ZAHI IKHWAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER For many college students, a parttime job can be lack-luster at best. For Willie Ledezma, his part-time job is a chance to evolve in a field that has interested him for many years. As a freshman business-undeclared major, Ledezma has been working at the Instructional Technology Center since the beginning of the fall semester. He had always been interested in working for the ITC and began asking around for a job. His current supervisor noticed his willingness to work without pay and offered Ledezma a job at the ITC in the fall. His first memory of working with computers was when he recieved his first desktop at age 10. He was immediately intrigued by computers. “Once I got Internet ... I watched tutorials to see how computers worked. I thought, ‘OK that’s pretty interesting,’ and I just kept watching tutorials and learning about computers.” Ledezma stated that the student workers at the ITC are allowed to form their own schedules around their classes, as not to interfere with academics. He also discussed the standards for working at the ITC, emphasizing that being tech-savvy with computers and their software is a key element in being successful. Ledezma stated that he could see himself doing computer related work in the future. “Actually I’ve been thinking about [it] since I started here, and I think this job is the route to go or at least have it somehow [as] my career.” He also discussed the different types of computers serviced at the ITC. “We [service] Macs and PC’s, but we usually get more PC’s. I don’t know if it’s the way they are made, but it’s kind of rare when we get Macs.” Ledezma spoke of how his preferences in computers and opperating

DAVID WICKER / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Willie Ledezma, a freshman business-undeclared major, works part time in Georgia College’s ITC department located in the bottom ﬂoor of the library.

systems have changed over the years. “You can put Windows on the Mac and have two computers in one,” he said. Some of Ledezma’s co-workers and supervisors also commented on his job and life at the ITC. When asked what type of a co-worker Ledezma is, freshman economics and computer science major Harrison Statham had nothing but good reports. “He’s a hard-working guy,” Statham said. “I love working with Willie. It’s always fun when he’s around.

He makes things fun and keeps the ofﬁce lively.” Daniel McDonald, Student Technology Support Specialist and one of Ledezma’s supervisors said, “I personally enjoy working with Willie because he has enthusiasm for the job; not simply the computer repair part of it, but the broader picture of the ITC.” Whether or not he chooses to have a career tinkering with computers, Ledezma will always be a valued asset at the ITC and every student who needs a hand with their computer.

Community PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Friday, January 25

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10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Teacher recruitment & mock interview day (Kilpatrick Atrium)

1 - 2 p.m.

Fulton Country Schools: The ‘principles’ of interviewing (113 Chappell Hall)

Monday, January 28

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ResumeCon (Lanier 132)

12 - 1:45 p.m.

iVolunteer: Pacesetters lunch and learn (MSU Lounge)

7 - 9 p.m.

Career Peer Advisers resume review night (Residence Halls)

Wednesday, January 30

1 ABOUT TIME FOR AN IPOD UPGRADE ANYWAYS

Jan. 16 7:06 p.m. Ofﬁcer Floyd Quattlebaum went to 331 West Hancock St. to answer a call from a student. The student said “his white iPod classic 30 GB” and some change was stolen from his car, according to Quattlebaum’s report. He had left his car parked for a few days but, he could not remember if it was locked or not.

8 a.m.

“Carry On: Puerto Rico Inspected Pie forazo .001” (Art exhibits; Georgia College Museum)

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Information technology career fair (Magnolia Ballroom)

12 - 12:50 p.m.

Times Talk ( LITC 2nd ﬂoor)

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Intern ready and “Backpack to Briefcase” welcome meeting (113 Chappell Hall)

2 EMERGENCY TRANSPORT

Jan. 18 12:20 a.m. S.N.A.P. ofﬁcer Justin Stott found a student with bubbles coming out of his mouth on a bench outside of Wells Hall. The student did not respond to Stott when he tried to talk to him. After taking the student’s pulse and checking to see if he was breathing, Stott called campus police and for an ambulance. The case was thought to be drug-and alcohol-related.

Thursday, January 31 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Winshape summer job interviews (132 Lanier Hall)

Friday, February 1

FROM BAD TO WORSE

All day

Jan. 18 3:31 a.m. Ofﬁcer Quattlebaum noticed a person driving on North Wayne Street honking a car horn for an abnormally long time. There were no cars or objects in the car’s path. Quattlebaum pulled the car over and saw that the driver, a student, was wearing several wristbands from bars downtown. The driver’s eyes were bloodshot and he smelled of alcohol. The ofﬁcer ran the student’s driver’s license number and found that it was suspended. The student was not 21 and his blood-alcohol level registered at .10 --over the legal limit to drive. He was arrested, taken to the city jail and charged with driving with a suspended license and DUI.

January 25, 2013 • Editor, Jeannie Huey

SNAP SNITCH!

Jan. 18 3:31 a.m. A S.N.A.P. officer saw two students ripping a piece of paper off a wall in Wells Hall near the lobby. He thought that this was strange behavior, so he decided to investigate further. When the S.N.A.P. officer went to talk to the students, one of them was holding a glass pipe “with a small amount of residue in the bowl,” according to reports. The S.N.A.P. officer called campus police and officer Quattlebaum arrived to take over. One of the students told Quattlebaum that he and the other student had been smoking. Quattlebaum found a vaporizer and about 0.8 grams of marijuana. The students were handcuffed and charged with possession of marijuana less than one ounce.

5 WANTED MAN IN MISSI...MILLEDGEVILLE? Jan.18 1:03 p.m. A student called the Milledgeville police because she was being stalked. The student had already gotten a protective order against the person stalking her. Milledgeville police called ofﬁcer Earnest Spikes of campus police and told him that campus police need to be aware of the protective order since its purpose is to protect a student. Milledgeville police ﬁled a warrant for the stalker because he contacted the student. The stalker is now a wanted man.

6 WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE...

Jan. 19 10:14 p.m. Campus police were notiﬁed that two students were peeing on the side of The Village building 500. Ofﬁcer Tron Smith went to The Village and found the students told Smith they’d been drinking in their apartment. The students led Smith to the apartment where about 15 people were partying. All of the alcohol was thrown out and the two students had to go before the Student Judiciary Board.

7 SOUNDS LIKE A BAD TRIP Jan. 21 1:04 a.m. Ofﬁcer Reid White went to Foundation Hall to talk to a student who was “frantic and screaming,” possibly due to smoking marijuana, according to White’s report. White found the student lying on the ﬂoor. She looked pale and was shaking. The student said that 30 minutes ago she had smoked weed in a friend’s car and now felt very cold and weak. She was taken to a local hospital for observation.

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Drug laws from the GA Code 1 16-13-32-2: POSSESSION AND USE By GA law, it is illegal to use, or possess with the intention of using, any material or object for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, inhaling, or otherwise putting marijuana or a controlled substance in your body. Penalty: misdemeanor

2 16-13-31: COCAINE

Having 28 grams of cocaine qualiﬁes as a felony. The severity of a sentence depends on the amount of concaine. The penalty for possession of more than 28 gr. but less than 200 gr. is a minimum ten years in jail and a ﬁne of $200,000.

16-13-31: MARIJUANA

Possessing, selling, manufacturing, growing, or delivering more than ten pounds of marijuana is considered a felony. The penalty for possession of more than ten pounds of marijuana but less than 2,000 pounds is at least ﬁve years in prison and a $100,000 ﬁne.

Opinion

January 25, 2013• Editor-in-Chief, Lindsay Shoemake

Eateries take bite out of economy MARK WATKINS It’s Sunday right around 9:48 a.m.and whether from your brain feeling two sizes too big for your head, lack of any ability in the kitchen or just a barren fridge, a homecooked breakfast is off the table this morning. There’s just enough time to scramble to Chick-fil-A, but oh – they’re closed. IHOP and Waffle House would be an option if they weren’t packed to the brim with Milledgevillian families gobbling up all the pancakes and waffles in town. And, OK, there is Saga breakfast, but that isn’t the most appealing option for an already turning stomach. I’m happy to say that The Local Yolkal Cafe is a new breakfast option that has filled one of the many vacant

“Oddly enough, the opening of the cafe comes directly on the heels of Georgia Power executives annoucning plans to grievously scale back the power plant on Lake Sinclair.” spots downtown. The eatery serves breakfast, brunch and lunch and that doesn’t just mean bagels and pastries – we’re talking eggs, bacon, omelets and my favorite, pancakes. Oddly enough, the opening of the cafe comes directly on the heels of Georgia Power executives announcing plans to grievously scale back the power plant on Lake Sinclair. I mentioned in my recap of Georgia College President Dorman’s State of the University that without the power plant, there isn’t much industry to keep Baldwin County going, and

even fewer markets to attract businesses to Baldwin. There’s plenty to be said concerning the economic state of the surrounding area, but I’d like to draw attention to the puzzlingly high number of restaurants that have opened despite a trend of failing business and industry. To list a few spots that have opened just in the past year – Krystal, LongHorn, Quiznos, Local Yolkal, and a Firehouse Subs was slated for the old Blockbuster location. Either all of these owners are terrible business people and can’t see the declining market, or I’m missing something. Maybe the student population is enough to sustain all these places, but I can see some quarterly reports heavy on the loss side. Hopefully the initiatives brought by Johnny Grant, GC’s community engagement and economic development leader, can sustain this seemingly top-loading of restaurants and develop the lacking business sector of Milledgeville and Baldwin County.

What goes up ... must get there

Bobcat Beat REPORTED BY ANSLEY BURGAMY

Did you know what Georgia College has an alma mater? Would you ever participate in singing it at school events?

“No, I probably would not.” Andre Moussa, freshman biology major

“I don’t think I knew we had one, but sure, I wouldn’t mind singing it. I think it would be fun.” Laura Notarnicola, freshman psychology major

“Yes, if I knew the lyrics.” Keegan Wilkinson, sophomore marketing major

“Yes, I guess I would like to sing it.” Kayla Keefer, freshman pre-mass communication major

“Yes, I might sing.” Samantha Davis, freshman undeclared major

That Q&A with Cody Allen is weak and he’s just beating around the bush. I could have said all of that in my sleep. What are your REAL goals for the year?? RAWR! This whole CAS thing is reminiscent of the internet in general back in 1996. I suppose it wouldn’t be so annoying if the thing actually worked. If you’re an alumni we paid the I say things aboutwho you went whenhere I'm while angry. Awful Wellness have things. Fee, Thenthen laterwe on,shouldn’t I hear the ringtoofpay money to mygraduate. rantings and I'mpaid making getauthenticity in there afterinwe We know already plenty of the right decision in moving on from you. money to put that thing up, so why are we continuing to pay if we want to use it after we graduate?

THE LITTER BOX

By Zach Keepers

Our Voice Campus diversity is attainable, but takes campus-wide effort Georgia College is not as diverse as it would like to be. Rates of minorities in attendance have split in half over the past decade, and retention and recruitment is not producing the results the university would like. Our new president, however, knows the importance of diversity within our campus community, and has laid out steps that will aid GC

in propelling itself to the diversityprided campus it’s destined to be. In President Dorman’s address to the university, several key values came up that must be addressed before we are to become a more united, diverse campus. Dorman addressed the issue of GC being in somewhat of a “bubble” to the community. This has often been a criticism of the college, and the gap between us as a university and the community does tend to shrink through service projects and outreach, but there needs to be something else present; there needs to be more of a sense of belonging within students at GC. We at The Colonnade believe if GC is to be more diverse, it must furiously bury itself within Milledgeville. Our university has been in Milledgeville for well over a century, and we are undoubtedly an economic force within the community, but our permanence does not unite us. A new position, of which there is an article in this issue detailing, has been created to attempt to further bridge the gap between our community and campus. State Sen. Johnny Grant has served as the Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator for GC.

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Powell Cobb Sports Editor

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Ansley Burgamy

Mark Watkins

Jeannie Huey

Lee McDade

Bryce Martin

Laura van Tuyll van Serooskerken

Macon McGinley

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Grant will no doubt help GC offer a hand however and whenever it is needed within the community. In addition to this, Dorman announced the moving of the Diversity Ofﬁce to the Ofﬁce of the Provost. This move should instill an immediacy that was not present before. Dorman’s external university staff changes are meant to inspire something internally. How can we be an accepting, diverse body, to our community and peers if we do not have a setup indicative of this way of thinking? This of course is a lengthy process, and one that GC, as a leading liberal arts school, is not behind on, but ahead. These leaps President Dorman proposed are wonderful additions to an already thriving curriculum, but they’re no easy accomplishment. They require the entire university’s cooperation, and demand we all be united as a body, which is another reason why the alma mater made its return. How great to be able to see what GC’s future has in store by way of the alma mater. Coming back to GC will always be an event of homecoming when there is something so prideful to sing about.

Why don’t more out of state/country students come to GC?! This semester already feels like it's dragging. Hurry up graduation!

It bugs me that the women's bathroom in MSU don't have the little trash bins in the stalls. I can only use that bathroom three weeks out of the month! One day I want to wake up and be Beyoncé – just to see how awesome it would be.You feel me?

MEESH MEESH MEESH MEESH MEESH.

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Leisure

January 25, 2013• Editor, Marilyn Ferrell

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thatworkinggirl.wordpress.com “That Working Girl is a one-stop blog for crazy-driven, career-oriented young women. I update weekly , with career advice and internship postings galore! Follow on the Twitterverse @heyworkinggirl.”

There is no perfect formula or manual to create a successful blog because there are so many aspects that go into a blog.

-Lindsay Shoemake, editor-in-chief

“Consistency is key and finding your niche or voice is most important,” Camerata said. Blogging has an endless list of benefits. Creating a blog can simply be a creative outlet or it can serve as the foundation for a career. Write about your interests and define the blog to focus on that particular subject. The goal is to establish oneself as a credible voice on a particular subject by building readers trust. “Running a blog is a full-blown business – I have learned to do public relations, marketing, sales, event planning and so much more all on my own,” Camerata said. Georgia College professors stress the importance of blogging because it looks impressive on resumes. Many students have taken this advice to heart, such as Haley Schmidt, junior marketing major, who started her blog, haleyroseschmidt.wordpress.com, as a way to differentiate herself to potential employers in such a competitive job market.

theﬂowersandthetrees.tumblr.com “My blog is me in online form. Very eclectic. Very random. And a little weird. Plus it is full of cute boys. If you like boys, you will like my blog.” -Anna Morris, A&E editor

“It’s a great way to show that I have a passion for marketing and it allows me to present my ideas and writing samples to employers,” Schmidt said. Schmidt uses her blog as an outlet to voice her opinions based on her everyday experiences that relate to marketing, and she pulls a lot of her inspiration from her professors in what she writes. Students also blog to creatively document their lives, such as Elena Henson, senior art major, who created her blog Brown Paper Packages, elenahenson.blogspot.com, to document her adventures in crafting. “I started blogging for myself three years ago because I like to record the things I make and a blog is a great way to do that,” Henson said. “It’s like my own personal Pinterest, a reminder of things I made or hope to re-make.” Blogging serves as a larger platform allowing users to write on a much deeper level than a 140-character tweet. However, the incorporation of other social media with a blog is essential. It is important to be active on numerous social media services especially Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. “I post my blog on my LinkedIn page and on my resume,” Schmidt said. “I created a Twitter speciﬁcally to use with my blog that runs feed on the side of my blog.” Blogging is simple – it just takes time to perfect. It’s a great way to brand oneself, demonstrating one’s creativity and writing ability.

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marilynnicole.wordpress.com sleepandstir.tumblr.com “I have two blogs, but they both serve completely different purposes. My Tumblr is just a representation of me. It has photos that describe my life, and the text posts are thoughtful and personal. My Wordpress blog is much more professional. It is focused on fusing the visual arts with journalism. My goal is to one day write about art, so this blog is the ﬁrst stepping stone to getting there.” -Marilyn Ferrell, Photo and Leisure editor

ansleyburgamy.wordpress.com “My blog incorporates my love of writing with my obsession with fashion. Writing With Glitter is for the girl who loves designer fashion, but is living on a budget.” -Ansley Burgamy, Spotlight editor

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January 25, 2013• Editor, Anna Morris

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Polo to Camo A journalist takes his chances in the woods By powell cobb photo by scott carranza

With a subtle pull of the trigger the arrow released. It sailed dead straight for 30 yards. With a thump, it pierced the foam deer just above its shoulder. “See, that’s a little too high,” John Knight said as he loaded another arrow in the compound bow. “You want the arrow to hit a little lower, go through both of the lungs or the heart.” He pulled the string back and steadied his aim on the fake deer we were practicing on in Knight’s backyard. He slowly exhaled. Then he let it fly. In a split second, the arrow found home in the deer’s chest. “Bullseye,” I said. “Yep, that’s right where we want to hit,” Knight said. We stepped back inside. “My club prefers to use bows because it’s a little more of a challenge,” Knight said. “Anyone can kill a deer 200 yards away with a gun. A bow takes skill.” He knelt down and placed the weapon in its case, locked the sides to keep it secure, then handed me a camouflage lunchbox full of bottled waters. “Let’s take these out to the truck,” he said. We walked outside to the black Chevy. “We ready to ride?” I asked. “We’re ready,” Knight said, “let’s go.” I’m not a hunter. I’ve never been hunting in my life. I don’t even think I’ve worn camouflage before. Call me a city slicker. Going into the woods to shoot at animals in the freezing cold has never been my idea of fun. But I was willing to see what it was all about with one of my dad’s best friends. We cruised down U.S. 441. The radio was on but the volume was too low to tell what was playing. Knight broke the silence. “Something important to note, this time of the season is called the ‘rut,’” he said. “All the bucks are out looking for doe. So they’re going to be pretty wired. They’ll even fight each other for a doe. It’s just like humans, we’ll fight over a woman and we’ll do stupid (stuff).”

The rut is the peak breeding time for deer. The bucks are coursing with testosterone and eager to find a “hot” doe. If there’s a female, there will almost always be a buck eager to pounce on her. We stopped by Athens Academy to pick up Knight’s 11-year-old son, John Jr., who would be joining us on our excursion. He crawled into the backseat. I didn’t understand a word that was said between the two for the duration of the ride. It was all hunting lingo, mumbo jumbo. I was lost in the thick of it. Every now and then I’d interject a question like, “Who owns the land we’ll be on?” or, “How many men are in your club?” But I felt like a raisin in a bowl of milk. “Are there still coyotes out there, dad?” John Jr. asked. “We’ve caught a lot of them, but they’re still running around,” Knight said, turning to me. “They kill all the deer and make a mess of things. If we see one, we try to kill it.” “Or set a trap,” John Jr. added. The early afternoon sun hung high in the sky. Civilization was getting sparser as we traveled farther into the country. Soon everything was woods. Knight slowed down and we pulled into a small clearing. In front of us was a massive old house. The dark wooden exterior was weathered and dull. Just placing your hand on it would give you a hundred splinters. I couldn’t believe the structure was still standing. Campers were parked everywhere around it. “When all the men get out here and sleep, it can be loud with all the snoring,” Knight said. “We want a little privacy, so we each have a camper to live in.” We parked next to Knight’s camper and got out. Tall pine trees ringed the clearing. A small barn sat off to the side. Next to it sat a rusty tractor that looked like it hadn’t been used in 30 years. Targets and bales of hay were stacked on the side of the lot. The gravel crunched under my

feet as I walked out to stare into the trees. I listened to the chorus of birds and insects. Their sounds were harmonious, relaxing, entrancing. I couldn’t believe how pretty it sounded. Everything out there was speaking. “Powell! Come check out the camper,” Knight said. I turned back and headed in through the smaller-than-average door of the portable home. Inside was a small kitchen, a couch and an eating area. To my right was a large bed. All the way to the left were two bunks tucked in a cranny. “See, if my wife kicks me out, I got somewhere to go,” Knight said with a laugh. It was a pretty cool setup out here in the woods. Not something that I’d prefer, but I could see why Knight loved it. John Jr. began changing from his school clothes into a full camouflage outfit. I sipped on a Sprite. I had on jeans and a Patagonia pullover. No way was I putting on that camo stuff. After Knight and his boy were suited up, we hopped back into the truck and headed out. “Where are y’all going, dad? Copperhead? The cornfield?” John Jr. said. “We’ll find out when we get there,” his father replied. We got back on the main road, finally pulling into a small trail blocked by a gate. Knight hopped out, unlocked it, then drove us through. We parked just on the other side. “We’ll get out here,” Knight said. “We’re in quiet mode now. Here, put this on.” He handed me a camouflage jacket. I reluctantly slipped it on over my Patagonia. “And this,” he said, handing me a hat to match. I put it on. “This, too,” Knight said. It was an orange vest. I stuck my arms through the holes and struggled to fit it over the puffy jacket. I could sense it already. I looked like the rednecks I went to high school with. “If you have to go to the bathroom,” Knight said, “now’s the time.” “I think I’m good,” I said. John Jr. began making his way down a separate trail. He was hunting on his own tonight. Knight grabbed his bow and we trudged along to where we would set up camp, a field about 200 yards in. I spotted a tall tree surrounded by bushes and shrubs. A black deer stand sat high in its branches. I hoisted myself up the ladder and Knight followed. We sat next to each other like we were crammed on a subway. “Now we wait. Try to move as little as possible. Deer have amazing senses and they’ll know we’re here. But not moving helps,” Knight said. We waited for an hour. The air grew chilly. I could feel my bladder shrinking, and I knew

what was going to happen. I would need to go to the bathroom soon. Suddenly, we heard a twig snap to our right. Around the tree walked a coyote, skinny and ragged. Knight slowly stood, silently drew back an arrow and let go. It soared and landed at the coyote’s feet. Scared, the animal bolted into the woods. “He was too far away,” Knight whispered, disappointed. He sat back down next to me. We waited. Off in the distance came a sound like tree branches breaking over and over. Knight leaned in. “You know what that is?” he said. “That’s two bucks fighting.” I smiled. The sound of their antlers clashing together was incredible. They were too far away in the woods for us to see, but I imagined their duel for dominance, their fight to win the girl.

I’m not a hunter. I’ve never been hunting in my life. I don’t even think I’ve worn camouflage before. Call me a city slicker. Going into the woods to shoot at animals in the freezing cold has never been my idea of fun. The sun sank in the trees and soon it was dark. Hours ticked by. Finally, a doe and two fawns emerged from the woods and began grazing. We froze. From the other side of the field we could see a buck lingering, looking at the female. This is what we had been waiting for. Our patience was paying off. The key was to remain still. But I had to pee. For what seemed like an eternity, we watched the deer walk around the field. The buck never even approached. I used all my might to hold my bladder. When they finally moved on, we climbed down from the stand. It was late and dark, time to go home. I sprinted to the nearest tree and took care of my business. We marched back to the truck, meeting up with John Jr. on the way. “So what did you think?” Knight asked. “I liked it,” I said, “but I wish we could’ve killed something.” Knight chuckled. “If you go hunting to kill a deer, you’re going for the wrong reasons.” Back at the camper, Mr. Knight poured both of us a large cup of Jack Daniels. “Now this is my favorite part of hunting,” he said as he handed me the drink. I laughed and we took a sip of our whiskey. That was something I could agree with.

The Colonnade

January 25, 2013

Theater

Q-&-A with Amy Pinney Q-&-A with GC’s Young Democrats president, Mal Lawrence

Mal Lawrence, senior political science major, discusses his recent trip to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. the colonnade: What made you want to attend Inaguration Day? mal: I have always wanted to attend an Obama rally.

The Colonnade sat down with Amy Pinney, director of the upcoming production “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” She speaks highly of the comedy and hopes for the audience to truly connect with the characters.

the colonnade: What made you

choose to do this play?

amy pinney: I don’t make the choice alone. The music director, Wendy Mullen, and I discuss it. And I also work in collaboration with everyone who’s going to be working on it: the costume designer, the lighting designer, the set designer, sound designer and we also look at what’s a good fit for the department right now. So, it’s not like we choose a show that we love for the sake of loving it – we choose what’s right for this department for right now for everyone involved. It’s a collaborative decision.

the colonnade: How did you get tickets? mal: From Quentin T. Howell, who got them from Rep. Paul Broun. the colonnade: What was it like being at Inaguration Day? mal: The best part of the inauguration was the atmosphere, especially during the swearing-in. The crowds were a little crazy, but it was still a great experience. There were people from all walks of life there, from young college students and entrepreneurs to older men and women of all races. the colonnade: Where were you standing to watch President Obama be sworn in? mal: To the President’s right, in front of the reflecting pool.

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the colonnade: How familiar were you with the play when you decided on it? pinney: Not very. This play has been a joyful discovery. I think it’s the second longest running show on off-Broadway. It’s so funny. Photo courtesy of Mal Lawrence

the colonnade: What was the best part of your experience? mal: I have always wanted to hear President Obama speak in person, and in that atmosphere, it did not dissappoint. Overall, it was a great oncein-a-lifetime experience.

the colonnade: Do you plan to pursue a career in politics? mal: I plan to work in Washington, D.C. on the policy side, rather than the politics side. However, I have not completely ruled out a career in politics.

the colonnade: Are you interested in politics? mal: I first got interested in politics in fifth grade when my family took our first trip to Washington, D.C. I was also on my high school debate team, which influenced my interest in politics.

the colonnade: How would someone get tickets for the next inaguration? mal: You have to request tickets from your Congressman or Senator. Requests usally outnumber supply so you should request tickets as early as possible.

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the colonnade: What can the audience look forward to? Any surprises? pinney: I’m not going to give anything away. They can look forward to laughing and recognizing themselves on stage, because the play is about connection. the colonnade: How is this play different from anything the department has put on before? pinney: I can’t speak for the department, but for the last several years I’ve been doing really big cast shows. So this is a change for me to do something with a smaller cast. It’s not a small show, but it’s a smaller cast. the colonnade: What kind of ex-

pectations are you holding for the play? pinney: My expectations are extremely high, because I know the students I’m working with and I know what they’re capable of. I expect a professional show.

the colonnade: Has there been a

Photo courtesy of Amy Pinney

favorite moment for you since you’ve started preparing for the show? pinney: My answers not going to make any sense. Anchovies! It was a magical moment in the music rehearsal. When Zack and Mitchell found who their characters were together.

the colonnade: Is there anything the audience needs to know before coming to the show? Like what to expect? pinney: It’s a fantastic date night! They should come ready to have fun and expecting to connect to the human experience. They should make plans for after because they’re going to feel fantastic when they leave here. the colonnade: Are there any plays you are wanting to do in the future? pinney: I am so in this play right now. the colonnade: What has been the best thing about putting on this particular play? pinney: The cast – they’re extraordinary. They’re extraordinary actors and singers, and what they are accomplishing together is blowing my mind every night of rehearsal. There are three sophomores and one senior – three theater majors and one music major.

Music

Mallory Chapman / Staff Photographer Rapanui was one of the bands asked to performed at Campus Fest last October. With a little bit of jam band mixed with rap, the band is a Milledgeville favorite. They often perform at Asian Bistro and are planning on performing at the Terrapin Festival in Athens in April.

Student band headlines in Milly

Mallory Chapman / Staff Photographer C.P. Bennett adds the rhythm to Rapanui. Bennett writes his own raps and brings a new dynamic to the group.

Rapanui offers refreshment to the ears with its unique sound Meredith LeVan Contributing Writer Rapanui is a beautiful, remote territory in Chile surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Rapanui is also the name of a fun and funky, five-member jam band from Milledgeville. Its members are Alex Furness, Gentry Pruett, Bryant Johnson, Joe Latour and C.P. Bennett. Johnson leads the group with his vocals and guitar skills. Latour provides the beats with bongos and a drum set. Furness adds rhythm with his vocals and guitar. Gentry plays the keys and the synths. Bennett is the rhyme to the rhythm. Pruett and Latour launched their friendship through pranking people in the Georgia College residence halls. Through countless other shenanigans, such as messing with each other’s doors, a bond was formed. Furness, Johnson and Pruett all know each

“I think Rapanui is a really unique band. Their sound is funky and groovy, and they’re all very talented.” Catherine Bowlin junior English major

other from back home in St. Simons, Ga. Furness, Pruett and Latour played their first show together in April at GC’s EarthFest. Bennett met the boys in a music tech class. Each day when they got out of that class they would go play music. The boys continued to play music,

and in September they played at GC’s CampusFest. That is where the adventure really began. Rapanui plays a lot of shows at Asian Bistro. They like playing at bars, but they love the vibes at house parties. Furness says that venues are easier to play, but he thinks house shows are a lot more fun because they can control the environment. “There is always a good crowd and a good time,” Furness said. Rapanui’s following in Milledgeville is strong. “I think Rapanui is a really unique band,” Catherine Bowlin, junior English major, said. “Their sound is funky and groovy, and they’re all very talented. They put on fun shows, and you can’t listen to their music without dancing.” Furness is inspired by the soul and funk of ’60s bands like The Meters. They do not necessarily have a specific genre that they like to

play, but instead bring different kinds of music and share their tastes with each other. Latour gets his inspiration from his cat named Dr. Dog and from tacos at El Tequila. Latour also considers Elton John influential in his beats. Bennett writes his own raps. Many fans do not always expect rap to be an essential key to a jam band, but Rapanui pulls it off. It’s not something that the music world is used to yet, but Bennett does a great job incorporating his lyrics into the sound.

The future of Rapanui includes a show at Asian Bistro on Feb. 15 and at the Terrapin Festival in Athens in April. They hope to play more venues in Milledgeville.

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Piano notes fill Max Noah Recital Hall Russian musician visits Georgia College, resonating the crowd with melodic tunes ERIKA BARRETT CONTRIBUTING WRITER & CONSTANTINA KOKENES SENIOR REPORTER The beauty of classical music came to life as she gracefully whisked her fingers across the piano, her fingers moving as rapidly as the firing of a gun. The audience was caught in the hypnotic pull of each high and low that was hit. The music could be heard throughout the Max Noah Recital Hall as the Georgia College Department of Music presented pianist Marcelina Turcanu on Jan. 17. Turcanu is no ordinary pianist. Having performed in a wide variety of countries such as Romania, Greece and Haiti and with degrees from all over the world, she currently resides at the International Academy for Russian Music, Arts and Culture. Turcanu immediately drew the audience in with her opening piece, Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude.” The piece set a dark, ominous tone throughout the hall. Following “Prelude” was another piece by Rachmaninoff. “Etude-Tableau” mirrors its predecessor’s tone, making the pieces flow naturally. The mood was lifted, however, by Bach’s “Rondo Espressivo.” This piece’s serene and exuberant melody caused the audience to feel as if it was in a fantasy land. To go along with the uplifting melody, Turcanu proceeded to play Mozart’s “Sonata K. 457.” Turcanu then performed “Prelude,” “Ballade” and “Etude” by Chopin. The pieces provided a somber, haunting-like atmosphere among the audience. She ended the show with a vibrant performance of Schumann’s “Etude Sympho-

“What I love most would have to be practicing. I love to work on mastering all the different hand positions that playing the piano requires.” Marcelina Turcanu, pianist

niques,” leaving the audience awestruck. As she took a bow, Turcanu was met with thunderous applause. While not many students show appreciation for this genre, sophomore studio art major Kelsi Brooks enjoyed the performance, attending it to “let loose and enjoy the music.” Her favorite piece was Chopin’s “Prelude.” Another fan of Chopin’s “Prelude” was Amanda Pitts, freshman occupational therapy major. Although she went to the concert for a music class, she claimed she “probably would have gone anyway.” The two said they were excited to see Turcanu perform because of the wonderful things they had heard about her. Turcanu enjoyed performing for students and faculty. “What I love most would have to be practicing,” Turcano said when asked about her favorite part of playing piano. “I love to work on mastering all the different hand positions that playing the piano requires.”

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IRIS COCHRAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Marcelina Turcanu performs Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude.” She has visited several parts of the world including Greece, Sweden, Romania, Italy and Haiti. She has been playing piano since the age of four.

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January 25, 2013• Editor, Powell Cobb

Falling short

LEE MCDADE

AGAIN

All aboard! It was quite the unfortunate weekend for Atlanta Falcon fans. They slipped again in the second half and didn’t get up, forfeiting their spot in Super Bowl XLVII to San Francisco. It was disappointing to see all the momentum harnessed by the Falcons’ victory-studded season come to an abrupt halt. But life continues. All the NFL hype bustling through the state of Georgia has transferred on to San Francisco and Baltimore. There is, however, an unaddressed issue that seems to be a popular topic between Falcons “fans.” Yes, I’m talking about the most debilitating word an aspiring sports fan could ever hear – bandwagon. Facebook and Twitter were littered with bandwagoning arguments as the Falcons neared the conclusion of their leaguedominating season. There was the classic, “I like how everyone starts posting about the Falcons only when they are playing well,” which would then undeniably spawn another epic social media argument that we are beginning to see far too often. Now, let me start by saying that I am guilty of bandwagoning, as are most average Americans. The term “bandwagoning” is one of those words that are deeply offensive to many, while everyone is in some way guilty of it.

DAVID WICKER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Senior Georgia College guard Ryan Lively hangs his head in despair on the sidelines of Monday night’s game against Augusta State. Lively’s anguish is the result of the ﬁve straight losses that the men’s basketball team has recently seen. During Monday’s game, Aaron Robinson led the team with 10 points, followed closely by Scott Ferguson with nine points. The Bobcats continue their hunt for a win as they face USC Aiken Thursday. They return home on Saturday for a rematch against Young Harris.

Men suffer fifth straight loss POWELL COBB SENIOR REPORTER Some will say that the crowd is like the sixth man on the floor. Spectators, to an extent anyway, can have a hand in the outcome of a game. The Bobcats arrived at Augusta State on Monday pumped and ready to play. They returned home with another loss on their record after being pounced on by the Jaguars 69-44. The crowd made it difficult for the Bobcats to score. “That game was indescribable,” guard Tarrence Chatman said. “When I was looking at the scoreboard, I was thinking how unreal it was. They are not up by 20 in a big game like this. And then reality hits in when they score again, and again.” The first half was a struggle for the Bobcats as they were out-scored and out-rebounded by Augusta State. By the time they were able to put points on the

“That game was indescribable. When I was looking at the scoreboard, I was thinking how unreal it was.” Tarrence Chatman, Bobcat guard board, the Jaguars were already up by 20. Junior guard Aaron Robinson led the Bobcats with 10 points, the only one to reach double figures. He was 3-for-9 from the floor and managed 3-for-5 for free-throws. Forward Scott Ferguson followed with 9 points, a significant drop from his last game against North Georgia where he put up 17 points. “We weren’t really in sync the whole game. I

mean, we took 10 minutes to score two points,” Ferguson said. “There just wasn’t much room to bring the ball up the court, let alone score. The offense wasn’t clear and we rushed our shots.” Chatman was able to finally put points on the board and get the team moving. He finished with five points for the game. Being the third edition of the Battle of the Cats, the yearly rivalry game between the Bobcats and Jaguars, tensions were high and the urge to win was strong. According to Ferguson, it was that urge to win that got the better of the Bobcats. “We just have to try and have fun while we compete,” Ferguson said. “We’re playing the game we love. We’re trying to understand what we’re doing wrong to lose five games in a row. But we just have to come together.” Augusta State forward Devon Wright-Nelson

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Golfers swing into Patriot All-America KYLE SHANAHAN STAFF WRITER

FILE PHOTO Georgia College Golfer Ryan Trocchio materfully swings his iron. He represented a fallen solider in the Patriot All-America compitition on Dec. 29 in Litchﬁeld Park, Ariz.

The Short Stop

Two members of the Georgia College golf team competed in the Patriot All-America golf tournament on Dec. 29. Out of the 82 college-level golfers participating, senior Taylor Smith and junior Ryan Trocchio were the two GC students who played in honor of a fallen soldier. Held at the Wigwam Resort Gold Course in Litchfield Park, Ariz., the Patriot All-America competition consists of three rounds and a total of 54 holes, featuring players from all three NCAA divisions. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, an organization who, according to their website, is “… rallying a nation to ensure no family is left behind in the fight to preserve American freedom.” Founded in 2007, the organization assists the spouses and children of soldiers who have died or been disabled while serving their country. It provides scholarships and various other services. College players from around the country settled into Litchfield Park for five days of golf and commemoration. ESPN provided coverage of the event and its ceremonies between Dec. 27-31. Players brought their families down to enjoy the games and spent

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time with some of the servicemen injured while in the line of duty. The competition, while open to all three divisions, takes strides to allow only All-America players, NCAA’s most outstanding amateur players, to participate. “I was All-America last year,” Smith said, referring to his status as one of GC’s best seasonal players. “You have to be All-America to get invited.” Smith played under the name of Lance Corporal Philip P. Clark. He carried a tote bag with the Marine’s name written on it for the duration of the event. Ryan Trocchio played under the name of James Ponder III, an Army Sergeant from Franklin, Tenn. Ponder was killed when his helicopter was shot down over Afghanistan in 2005. Both Trocchio and Smith admit to their scores not being the best. Smith scored 77, 73, and 76 during the three rounds while Trocchio scored 77, 73, and 79. However, both athletes considered the event to be a lighter, commemorative experience than a serious competition, or in Trocchio’s words, “… more of a fun tournament.” As for GC’s history of attendance with the

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Quote of the Week “I really want to be more patient and easy on myself. Be the best teammate and friend I can be.” -Freshman basketball player, Robert Aemstrong said on New Years resolutions.

Now, let me start by saying that I am guilty of bandwagoning, as are most Americans. Yes, I’ve watched the Falcon’s since the days of Vick and Crumpler, but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t follow the Falcons a little more religiously this season. I want to pluck away the stigma that is lodged in the side of bandwagoning. A true bandwagon fan is the guy who clearly alternates his favorite team from season to season. It is someone whose base argument for justifying their new “loyalty” is extremely thin and usually involves some farfetched connection to the foreign city. It is sad to see this unpleasing character being applied to many of the Falcons’ long-time fans. I ﬁnd many of the Falcons’ “loyalists” to be ironic hypocrites when accusing other fans of bandwagoning. The signature slogan hailed and chanted by every Falcons’ loyalist is “Rise Up.” This slogan is a direct call to arms. For me, “Rise Up” is an attempt for people, all people, to come together and show some support for their hometown. For the few disgruntled loyalists to attempt to belittle this cultivating pride is starkly distasteful. The Falcons had a tremendous season, so team’s following went up. This is a consistent fact within the sports world. Team owners want to win games because it ﬁlls the seats. This occurrence should not be paired with bandwagoning. This is simply pride.

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The number of total receiving yards Julio Jones, wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, got in Sunday’s playoff game against the 49’ers. espn.com

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Bobcat Resolutions Bobcat nation’s biggest athletes sat down with Colonnade writer Iris Cochran to discuss their goals for 2013 and beyond.

Soccer Mid-ﬁelder

Brittaney Borror

I want to get schoolwork done three days before it’s due because I will have more time to do stuff with the team, make practices and I won’t be stressed at practice. It sucks when you’re at practice working hard and in the back of your mind it’s like I got to go home and write a paper.

Golfer

Patrick Garret

One of my resolutions is to make it back to the national tournament this year because last year was awesome. A girlfriend wouldn’t be too bad, either. I also need to get in better shape and ﬂoss more. I’ve always wanted to skydive. I think by this December I’ll turn pro. I’ll just be happy if I can make a living doing that.

DAVID WICKER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Guard Thresia Elskamp leaps past North Georgia guard/forward Giavonni Sims in an attempt to score for the Bobcats. The team struggled last Thursday night with rebounds, ultimatley leading to a 58-48 loss. The Bobcats are on the road Thursday against USC Aiken, looking to return home with a win. The next home game is Jan. 26 in at 1:30 p.m. in Centennial Center.

Saints beat out Bobcats OLIVIA MORALES CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Softball Pitcher

Erica Bell

For myself, I just want to eat healthier. Not necessarily lose weight or anything. I plan to drink less sodas and teas, probably just water and Gatorade for the most part and no fast food. Just eat at my house every night. With softball, I want our team to ﬁnish higher than we have the past two years. Last year we were eighth at the conference tournament and anything higher than that would be awesome.

Baseball Pitcher

Matt LaMothe

My goal is to get drafted this year. For the team goal, I want to win the conference tournament. I would love to make it to regional’s cause I used to go to division one and I have never made one. We would love to win a national championship. If I don’t get drafted I have to ﬁgure out where my life is taking me and that’s kind of scary and adventurous at the same time.

Basketball Forward

Scott Ferguson To win a PBC championship would be nice. But I guess I’m going to start small and make top three out of our conference. You know that would be big for us. Hopefully, that will lead to getting in a tournament. But my highest resolution to achieve would be to win the championship game. Photos by Iris Cochran

The Bobcat women played an energetic game on Jan. 17 against the North Georgia Saints, but lost 58-48. The game started out slow until guard Thresia Elskamp came out on fire, snagging a 3-pointer with 18:34 remaining in the first half, where she was quickly answered by fellow guard Sadona Floure, hitting a 2-pointer a minute after. With head coach Maurice Smith’s emphasis on a push-and-attack method, the Bobcats did not let up. They kept the pressure on the Saints as guard Shanteona Keys made two steals, assisting in Elskamp’s second 3-pointer for the game, making it a 9-4 lead. Both teams continued to score back and forth as it became harder for the Bobcats to break the Saint’s full court press. The momentum of the game changed as the Saints grabbed a 12-point lead at the 6:45 mark in the first half. The Bobcats did not give up, though, as Elskamp made two steals before the halftime buzzer. Trailing 30-22 at the beginning of the second half, the Bobcats began to pressure the Saints more than they were the first half and Elskamp came out hot again with her third 3-pointer at the 18:40 mark. Keeping up with the pressure, forward Abby Slocumb makes a jump shot bringing the score to 27-30. As the game came down to the final few minutes, the Bobcats started to have trouble shutting down North Georgia’s leading scorer, forward Jaymee Carnes. Fighting to get back their winning streak,

Elskamp banked her fifth 3-point shot, making it her best game as a member of Georgia College team. She scored 18 points altogether for the Bobcats. “We had our ups and downs and we definitely lost in rebounding,” Elskemp said. “We didn’t crush under pressure, but we didn’t handle it as well as we should have, letting them get second and third shots in there. Without a doubt the effort was there though.” Keys came up second, scoring another 3-pointer jump shot with 12 seconds left in the game bringing the score to 58-48. Effort was definitely not an issue this game, as the Bobcats fought hard to the last second. Watching the game from the bench, injured guard Kayla Upchurch said, “We had really good effort and were really enthusiastic, you could tell from the bench that we just couldn’t hit a shot, there was a lid on the basket most of the game. We just have to learn how to put together scoring and making a stop at the other end but the effort was there and there was really good energy on and off the bench”. Coach Maurice Smith said the gameplan was “to execute on both ends of the floor, both defensively and offensively. I don’t think we did a good job executing at both ends. We tip our hats off to North Georgia. I think they played a really good game.” But Smith can’t help but be critical about his team’s errors. “They really out-rebounded us. I think that was the key,” Smith said. “For us, we really have to hit the board, we really have to rebound and we didn’t do that. Which verses a team like that, if they outrebounded us by what, 19, more than likely you’ll lose that ball game”. The loss brings the Bobcats record to 5-2 in the conference.

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event, coach Jim Wilson said, “This is the ﬁrst year for Georgia College.” Three GC students were originally chosen to participate in the All-America event, but senior Patrick Garrett was unable to attend. Nothing has been conﬁrmed for GC’s participation in the next All-America event, but Wilson believes there is a possibility “…if the [players] make All-America.” Members of the GC golf team are not opposed to returning as well. “I was very honored to play in the event,” Trocchio said. “I hope to be back next year.” GC’s golf team will be back soon to participate in the Matlock Invitational championship in Lakeland, Fla. The event is scheduled to take place on Feb. 11.

led his team with 17 points. Behind him was guard/forward Devonte Thomas with 13 points. Augusta state scored 33 points in the ﬁrst half and 36 in the second. From the sideline, coach Terry Sellers was able to see the problems that they hope to correct before their next game. “It was just one of those nights where it seems like the basket had a lid on it,” Sellers said. “We couldn’t get any stops on the other end, either. August State just came out and smacked us in the mouth. We need to execute better.” The Bobcats look to win their next match at home against Young Harris on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Centennial Center.

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Student conquers fear, finds love for water sports Ever since she was little girl, Nicole Field was afraid of water. But when she finally decided to branch out and face her fear head on, she discovered much more about herself than she ever anticipated NICOLE FIELD CONTRIBUTING WRITER My fear of the water began at an early age. My family and I were living in Pennsylvania. It was the end of summer so my dad was closing down the pool in our backyard. I sat by the pool and watched him pour in chemicals for the winter. I remember peering over the edge at something that caught my eye. Next thing I knew, my dad was pulling me out of the water. I was traumatized. As I got older and we moved to Atlanta, my parents decided it was time for some swimming lessons. I took private lessons. Lessons at the YMCA, lessons with my brother, lessons with my best friend Alyssa. I hated the water. There are home videos of me screaming on the side of the pool while the other kids are practicing their kicks and blowing bubbles. As I grew older, I got over my fear of the pool but the water still made me uncomfortable. In the summers, we went to my grandparents’ lake house in upstate New York. I was forced by my uncles and older cousins to learn how to water ski. I hated it. I would always try it one time before the end of vacation. I always dreaded the last day there. This continued until recently when my family began renting a house at Lake Oconee. We bought our first boat and I began to fall in love with the lake. Then began the wakeboarding craze. Going to Georgia College, I learned that chances are, you’re going to meet people that live either on Lake Sinclair or Lake Oconee, and at some point you’re going to be invited to spend a day at the lake. With 3.3 million Americans involved in the sport, I decided I needed to join the masses. Last semester, my parents surprised my brother Michael and I with a brand new Ronix wakeboard. I was determined to get over my anxiety and learn to ride it. I had only gotten up once before, and that was on a friend’s board with her family coaching me. But Michael had been learning with his friends so I figured he’d be helpful. On an unseasonably warm Saturday in October, I made the 30-minute drive from Milledgeville to our lake house. Upon arriving, my mom and I packed our lunches, filled the cooler with a few Coronas and Bud Light Limes and headed down to the boat with our Maltese dog Bailey leading the way. The lake clears out after Labor Day so we had it all to ourselves with the exception of a few fishing boats. My brother begged to go first and took his turn slaloming. Finally it was my turn. Anxiety began to swell in the pit of

my stomach. I had to remind myself to relax and breathe. I began putting on my wetsuit, life vest, gloves, and finally wedged my feet into the wakeboard boots. Michael began to coach me. “OK,” he said, “when you get in the water, let us tighten up the rope and straighten the boat out. You’re going to get into position. Bend your knees to your chest and put your arms out straight over the board.” I nodded nervously, took a deep breath and hopped in the water. My dad began to tighten the rope for me and when it was taut, Michael yelled, “You’re going to let the boat do the work! Just hold on and roll up!” “Ready?” asked my dad. I adjusted my hands, balled up my legs, took a deep breath and yelled, “Hit it!” The engine roared. The boat sped up. My body was slowly pulled from beneath the water, and I gripped the rope handle to fight the water’s resistance. Suddenly, I was up. I screamed, excited and scared, as I tried to stand. My family clapped and cheered. “Lean back and bend your knees!” my brother yelled. I did as told and tried to hold on. The board drifted toward the edge of the boat’s wake and I couldn’t help but eye it nervously. It looked like a tidal wave. My board touched the edge of it and before I knew it, I was underwater. I quickly popped up. “You got up!” my mom said. They circled the boat back around to bring me the rope. My dad reminded me to bend my knees when I go over the wake and not to lean forward unless I want a mouthful of water. They straightened out and tightened the rope again. I curled up into my ball and yelled again. “Hit it!” The boat surged forward and I rolled up onto my feet. I steadied myself and couldn’t help but grin. I decided to just stay up as long as possible. Everyone on the boat began applauding and cheering. I had done it. Instead of the terror I felt with water skiing, I felt like I was flying across the water. As I got more comfortable I noticed Michael trying to get my attention. He pointed to my right. “Go outside the wake!” I took a deep breath and slightly turned my legs and leaned with my hips. Slowly, I began to move toward the monstrous wake. I’m pretty sure I stopped breathing altogether as I leaned back, bent my knees and braced myself for impact. With a blink and a little bounce, I cleared the seemingly lethal wake. The water outside the wake was like glass and I glided back and forth. I had finally overcome my fear and it wasn’t nearly as terrifying as I had anticipated. My family cheered. I signaled that I was done, let go of the rope and sank into the water. That was enough of an adrenaline rush for the day.

PHOTO COURESY OF PATTI FIELD Mass communication major Nicole Field rides a wave on her wakeboard at Lake Oconee. It wasn’t easy for Field to grow up with a fear of swimming, but by pushing herself she was able to move past her anxiety and get in the water. Recently, Field took another step forward by wakeboarding. She now enjoys the sport with her friends and family.

LEE MCDADE