The Colonnade The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College
January 18, 2013
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Volume 89, No. 13
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GC president addresses campus;
discusses observations, plans
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Town Hall to be held
SGA will hold open forum to discuss Chick-fil-A on campus Mark Watkins Senior Reporter
Mark Watkins / Senior Photographer Steve Dorman points and tells the crowd to join him in singing the Alma Mater along with the composer of the musical melody, Ruth Sandiford Garrard.
Mark Watkins Senior Reporter University President Steve Dorman delivered his first State of the University speech last Friday, revealing his observations and conclusions from his first semester at Georgia College and what plans he has developed as a result. The university’s budget was given particular importance as it has undergone consistent shifts in funding as a result of past and present economic situations. As GC’s budget has grown, the $32 million given to the university by state appropriations in 2008 was cut to $28 million last year. As a result, tuition and fees were increased by $21 million over the past five years to make up for the growth of the budget and the appropriations cutbacks, but this method of filling in holes in the budget with
“It’s not likely that the funds removed from higher education will be replaced in the future. In fact, many of you may have heard the chancellor and others speak about our current state of affairs as the ‘new normal.’” Steve Dorman, GC President tuition increases won’t work anymore. “We have reached a tipping point,” Dorman said. “When we compare our tuition with that of our sister universities, we find
that we have reached a ceiling of what we can charge in tuition compared with our USG counterparts.” With the budget concerns surrounding appropriations and tuition, Dorman noted that the student population decreased by almost 300 students in the past two years despite one of the largest freshman classes in GC’s history. With losses of students like this, the university also loses tuition dollars, which presents a tangible threat to the university as the budget has come to rely more heavily on tuition than appropriations. The most recent loss cost the university just under $2 million, and the situation won’t get better on its own. “It’s not likely that the funds removed from higher education will be replaced in
Student Government Association will host a town hall meeting to discuss Chick-fil-A’s presence on Georgia College’s campus and present the results from its review of the eatery’s contract with Sodexo, which could end in Chickfil-A’s removal from campus. The meeting is Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom. The eatery came under scrutiny after junior mass communication major Connor Johnson presented the chain’s contributions to anti-gay groups as a violation of Sodexo’s and GC’s non-discrimination policy. SGA voted to form a task force, of which Johnson is a member, charged with reviewing the contract and revealing any discrepancies between Chick-fil-A’s policies and it’s contracts. The findings of this investigation are a key part of the meeting since results showing that Chick-fil-A’s corporate donations to anti-gay groups violates either of its dining contracts could be the next step in it’s removal from campus. “If SGA were to discover, theoretically, that Chick-fil-A is violating not only their contract with Sodexo, but also Sodexo’s contract though the university, we would be responsible for reporting our findings to the university,” Johnson, who is openly gay, said. “Once a corporate business finds out that another corporation is violating a substantial part of a viable contract between them, then it’s out of the hands of the 20-something-year-olds that are handling the situation.” Once SGA makes it’s presentation, the university has the option to go over the documents and contracts with it’s legal team and decide whether there is reason enough to force Chickfil-A off campus. The meeting will gather supporters and officials from both sides to respond to students’ questions and concerns. “We want to give students the chance to voice their opinion and see if they are for, or against, Chick-fil-A on campus,” SGA President Cody Allen said. Kyle Cullars, director of Auxiliary Services, confirmed a spot on the panel.
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LITC aims to be ‘one-stop-shop,’ coordinator says New front desk, writing center, on-going construction and SNAP all make their way to GC’s library Bethan Adams Contributing Writer The bad news is you still can’t take food to the library. The good news is you don’t have to roam the campus to get tutoring help, because the learning, writing and research centers will now all be on the same floor. “My vision is for the library to be a one-stop shop,” Kell Carpenter, coordinator for access services, said. Plans to make the LITC more efficient and student-focused have been in the works since before June. “It’s a pile of projects that are service oriented,” Joe Mocnik, LITC director said. “We want to figure out what the students want. We have been talking with the Student Advisory Council to communicate with students as well as the SGA to keep in touch with updates.” When students go to the LITC, they do not necessarily expect to be welcomed as you would be in a hotel lobby. But this is exactly the idea Mocnik hopes each student will experience. “We’re going to repurpose the whole library, and the first floor now has a front desk that acts as a hotel concierge desk, which is going to help you,” Mocnik said. Joey Kublanow, a junior accounting major, works at the front desk and believes the conglomeration of the research, learning and writing centers will be beneficial. “I think it’s good for the Milledgeville community by offering more resources, and it will
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“We’re going to repurpose the whole library, and the first floor now has a front desk that acts as a hotel concierge desk.” Joe Mocnik, LITC director also be more accessible to students and more convenient for them,” he says. The plan was to have all the construction finished by the time school began for the Spring semester, but building has continued well into the first week of school. “Construction has been slow but that’s not surprising,” Carpenter said. “The workers are being very deliberate about everything. They are drilling later in the afternoon but trying not to be obvious. They’re concerned about not disturbing students during peak times.” Mara Wiseman, freshman pre-nursing major, is excited to see what the Learning Center will look like. “It’s going to be good,” Wiseman said. “I think the changing environment will make the library more study-friendly.” Another change is a nightly patrol by Student Night Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP). Carpenter and Mocnik both asserted that this is not a response to the recent school shootings, but
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Mark Watkins / Senior Photographer The front wall of The Learning Center is absent from workers to save students from construction disruption.
rather a proactive salute to safety. “Having SNAP gives a feeling of safety,” Mocnik said. “We talked to the chief of police about SNAP coming, and it’s more of a convenience issue rather than an active response to anything.” During the night and early morning, a SNAP
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officer will also man the front desk on the first floor, and will be accessible to students wanting to get a ride on the SNAP golf carts. “There’s an added energy to the building,” Carpenter said. “Especially in the fall, when a lot of students come to the library. I take it as a good sign that the library is more welcoming.”
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VP recognized for retirement.................................2 Fall commencement success for university.........5
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VP recognized for retirement
Dr. Paul Jahr NICK WIDENER SENIOR REPORTER The Student Government Association conference room has been named in honor of Paul Jahr, associate vice president for student affairs. The conference room is on the first floor of the Student Activity Center in SGA’s offices. “I’m truly honored ... totally surprised. I had no inkling that was even being considered. It was tough. I was close to shedding a tear or two,” Jahr said. Previously, the conference room had former SGA Treasurer Sean Espinosa’s name on it, which was the award for winning the SGA Presidential Award, bestowed by former SGA President Evan Karanovich. The honor comes from Jahr’s work with SGA as financial adviser for the past seven years. Jahr works behind the scenes of SGA to ensure organizations receive funds SGA has allocated to them. “My role is kind of like the goalie on a soccer team,” Jahr said. “If it gets past me, into the system, there’s going to be a glitch. So I do my best to avoid glitches.” Jahr is also the informal adviser to members of SGA, as Eve Puckett is the formal adviser. He also works with the Student Judicial Board. “It will be sad not having him at the table,” TJ Cornay, SGA Attorney General, said. Cornay said Jahr always brings pep
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Foreign films give new reason for TGIF EVAN SENKEN STAFF WRITER Usually campus is empty on Friday nights. But on the first Friday of every month, there’s an intimate gathering of students to watch a foreign film. “The Wave,” or “Die Welle” in German, is the first film to show this year. After the movie concludes and the credits roll, the once-silent crowd takes to answering questions from German and French Professor Hedwig Fraunhofer and engaging in debates about the film. Part of the motivation for showing foreign films is to expose students to another culture and garner some understanding through the differences, which some students enjoyed. “I loved it. I was really happy that I decided to try something a little different, and it paid off. It was one of the better movies I’ve seen recently, too,” Emily Kearny-Williams, freshman art major, said. But students were not the only ones excited by the showing. “I thought it was a decent turnout, we’ve had more, but we’ve also had less. It all depends on what’s going on as well,” Dwight Call, assistant vice president for international education, said. On the first Friday of every month, assorted teachers and students air a foreign film for anyone to attend. Last semester, the films didn’t have as high a turnout as the coordinators would have liked. But professors from the Department of Foreign Languages and Culture in the International Education Center are going back to the drawing board to find solutions. Their first tactic is advertising. Posters distributed around campus, chalk writing on the sidewalks and email distributions are all a part of the plan to spread the word about the events. Another way that professors plan to entice students to come is extra credit opportunities for students in foreign language and culture classes. Some professors already make it mandatory for their students to attend. In both Fraunhofer’s French and German classes, students must attend two intercultural events. Intercultural event attendance helps acquaint the students with life in foreign countries, and help people who attend receive a deeper and more complete understanding of the culture they are studying. Though the movies are used for educational purposes, they also help to diversify culture in the community. “Basically in a town like Milledgeville,
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DAVID WICKER / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Students and faculty came out to watch “The Wave” during the First Friday Foreign Film series at the Arts and Sciences Auditorium. The Foreign Films series is put on by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and draws in crowds ranging from thirty to upwards of one hundred and twenty.
“I loved it. I was really happy that I decided to try something a little different, and it paid off. It was one of the better movies I’ve seen recently, too.” Emily Kearny-Williams, freshman art major we don’t get a lot of non-Hollywood films, so this is our contribution to the film scene in Milledgeville,” Fraunhofer said. These movies are also a cost-efficient alternative from films in local theaters because admission is free. This year, the theme throughout the foreign films selected is education. “Education, of course. We always think that it is liberatory, and it all depends on the type of education that is received” Fraunhofer said. The next film featured is “Entre Les Murs,” translated as “Between the Walls,” but the subtitled version is called “The Class.” The movie’s plot centers on a teacher trying to maintain control of a young class, when their
social class differences are exposed through the course of the year. “The Class” will show on Feb. 1 in the A&S Auditorium. Whether students are going to receive extra credit, complete a course assignment or to enjoy a foreign film on a Friday night – anyone is welcome.
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GC students recognized with national honor Ansley Burgamy Staff Writer
Forty-seven GC students have been selected as representatives for 2012-2013 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges,” one of the most prestigious collegiate awards. The award collects a diverse group of students through nominations and endorsements from faculty and administration officials. The program is considered a marking moment for students’ scholastic careers and is supposed to be a list of the leaders for tomorrow. “Being selected as one of the 47 representatives of Georgia College is such an honor. There are some incredible leaders and individuals represented at this university and I am truly humbled to be among them,” senior mass communication major Brina Potvin said. Since 1934, the national program has recognized college seniors who have made significant contributions not only in the classroom, but also to the campus environment. The prestigious honor is bestowed upon stu-
“Being selected as one of the 47 representatives of Georgia College is such an honor. There are some incredible leaders and individuals represented at this university and I am truly humbled to be among them.”
Brina Potvin, senior mass communication major dents by more than 2,842 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Each school is assigned a quota of nominees based on their specific curricular and extracurricular programs. The Who’s Who program strives to carefully calculate the quota to allow for a well-rounded
representation of the student body. “I can honestly say it was a surprise to be chosen as a representative. I wasn’t going to apply, but our housing marketing coordinator Cindy McClanahan convinced me to apply,” Matt Cobb, senior history major, said. Who’s Who seeks to find the most distinguished individuals on the national level and recognize their outstanding leadership and collegiate excellence. It is one of the highest regarded and longest-standing honors programs in the nation. “It is really exciting and a great honor to be selected. I have heard of the award for years, but did not expect to receive it myself. I am very grateful and proud to be able to represent Georgia College,” senior mass communication major Kelsi Cunningham said. The representatives are chosen based on their academic achievements, student leadership and their record of service. Paul Jahr, vice president of Student Affairs, said a call for nominations went out during the Fall semester. “Faculty and staff (were) asked if they would
like to nominate anyone,” Jahr said. “The students must be a graduating senior, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA, proven leadership and the faculty and staff feels they have made a significant contribution to campus life.” The nominees will receive a certificate at the Bobcats Award Ceremony, held in late spring, and there is also an opportunity to apply for national scholarships. The Who’s Who 2012-2013 roster will also be available in the GC library. “Who’s Who provides GC the tremendous opportunity to recognize some of our outstanding graduates, which speaks volumes to the nature of the student,” Jahr said.
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Road Scholar program offers continued learning Elders in community gain experience through GC Shayne Williams Contributing Writer Road Scholars, not to be confused with Rhodes Scholars, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the lifelong pursuit of learning. In this program, people older than 50 meet people, travel to foreign places and keep learning – long after formal schooling has ended. The mission of Georgia College’s Continuing Education Program is to “enrich economic, cultural, and professional lives . . . through highquality educational programs.” This goal makes GC the perfect partner for the Road Scholars program. The motto of the Road Scholars is “Adventures in lifelong learning.” Fifty percent of Road Scholars are retirees who once worked in the field of education. They were educated as children, they educated other children and now they are continuing their education. Having the Road Scholar program in Milledgeville gives the opportunity to “show off local
culture and history,” Cassie Napier, program coordinator for Road Scholars at GC, said. January and February are busy months for the program. There are trips planned to Jekyll Island that include bridge, golf and music. These trips average around $770 per individual and include food and lodging, as well as covering the costs of guest instructors, lecturers and performers. “These programs are self-supporting – generating all of the revenue needed to cover all expenses, and even returning money to Georgia College to help with other projects,” Napier said. The program also offers “intergenerational” opportunities. In June, GC’s Road Scholars program is offering a trip for grandparents and their grandchildren. They will travel to Florida State University to take a special class on circus skills, as well as tennis and golf for beginners. The Road Scholars program began in 1975 when a University of New Hampshire faculty member traveled through Europe backpack-
“These programs are self-supporting – generating all of the revenue needed to cover all expenses.” Cassie Napier, coordinator for Road Scholars ing. He was impressed with folk schools where older adults were teaching age-old traditions to younger generations, and was inspired to bring the idea home. In America, “Elderhostel” was the original name for Road Scholars. The first 220 participants were recruited almost entirely by word of mouth as well as the following 20,000 participants in all 50 states and Canada, and in 1981 Elderhostel offered its first international programs. In 2010 Elderhostel changed its name to Road Scholars, referencing a journey and real world experience mixed with deep appreciation for learning. Recently, two Milledgeville locals joined the
program. Joyce Headley and Carolyn Spivey, both widows, are avid enjoyers of golf and traveled to Jekyll Island with the program. There, the two friends, in addition to a new acquaintance from New York, won a team golf tournament. The three played a total of 18 holes on their last day in Jekyll and scored a 72. “We beat everyone else by seven strokes,” said Headley with a chuckle. Spivey hadn’t played golf in five years and was surprised when she and her teammates took home the victory. About 15 years ago, when Road Scholars was still known as Elderhostel, Headley and her husband went to Gulf Shores, Ala. to play golf. “The (golf instructor) lifted my club and said ‘this is what you do,’” said Headley. She then scored a hole-in-one. That accomplishment landed her picture in the Elderhostel magazine. After returning to Milledgeville, she scored four more hole-in-ones and “oh yes,” she recalls that first one as her favorite memory with the program. Headley is a retired nurse and physicians assistant and Spivey is a retired administrative assistant from Central State Hospital.
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Continued from page 1 “We’re there more to respond to any questions that people may raise. Our students are typically very engaged in civic matter like this so any time I or my office can take part in the discussion we’re happy to do it,” Cullars said. Johnson and Allen will sit on the panel as well. Though Cullars’ department is dedicated to student interests and Cullars has often remarked that “everything we do is on student opinion,” Auxiliary Services does consider both sides of any debate. “We don’t particularly make a decision on one student group over another we try to respond to the student body as a whole rather than one specific student group,” Cullars said. Along with hearing student opinions on the issue, SGA planned the town hall to dispel any rumors or misunderstandings that might have arisen. “The main reason people thought we were reviewing the contract was because of Dan Cathy’s remarks, but the reason I presented it was about
THE COLONNADE “We’re trying to look at the problem, see whats going on, and find a reasonable solution if there is anything wrong going on on our campus.” Cody Allen, SGA president the company’s contributions to hate groups,” Johnson said. Allen echoed Johnson’s remarks. “We’re trying to look at the problem, see what’s going on and find a reasonable solution if there is anything wrong going on on our campus,” he said. “If not, we’re not going to worry about it.” Though the debate that sprung from Dan Cathy’s, Chick-fil-A president, comments on gay marriage is often clouded with hidden agendas on both sides, Allen says the review was a natural choice for SGA. “We don’t want any student to feel
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the future. In fact, many of you may have heard the chancellor and others speak about our current state of affairs as the ‘new normal,’” Dorman said. To combat these concerns, Dorman suggested diversifying where the university gets funding, taking a hard look at its budget and using a new budget model in which “faculty engage in conversation to discover the contributions of a program.” He also suggested growing various sectors of the student population, seeking more philanthropic support and external funding by hiring faculty researchers. He was quick to state that he has no intention of making GC into a research university, but did note the reward system available for research. Another prominent talking point in the speech was GC’s role in the community. Dorman hopes to ramp up community engagement. “We find ourselves however at time of extreme economic challenge in our community,” Dorman said. “We also find ourselves as
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Continued from page 1 permints to judicial hearings for the members of the board. Jahr works with MAP Works and has recently been occupied with the change in course curriculum at Georgia College, as well. But at the end of January, Jahr will be retiring. “I will miss the daily association with students in my role over the past five or six years.” Jahr arrived at GC in 1988 as the director of housing, but it wasn’t until 2005 that he moved to the vice president’s office and began working with SGA. “I get to do a lot of troubleshooting,” Jahr said. “I work informally with a lot of the faculty on campus. It’s a heck of a job, if you can get it. I’ll miss a lot of it.” After January, Jahr won’t completely disappear from campus. During the months of April, May and June, Jahr will be working part time. “Dr. Jahr will be nearly impossible to replace,” Cornay said. “The GC community owes him a lot for his work.” University employees retiring are mandated to at least take a one-month sojourn from payroll if they wish to return. When Jahr returns in April, he will be readying SGA President Cody Allen, as well as the newly elected president for 2013-14, for the Stu-
one of the economic leaders of this community. We have both the opportunity and responsibility to help our local economy thrive.” Georgia Power recently announced it will shut down a plant on Lake Sinclair. Dorman’s plans might come as a blessing as Milledgeville watches another of its major employers close its doors. This Georgia Power closing could move GC to a strong position of power and influence in the area as it brings an estimated $183 million dollars to the local economy and remains one of the vital avenues for employment in Milledgeville. State Sen. Johnny Grant has been hired to fill the newly created position dedicated to strategizing GC’s community engagement and economic development. The issue of diversity on GC’s campus also comprised a large portion of the president’s focus. “The ethnic diversity of our faculty, staff and students does not match the state or the region of the state in which we are located. This should leave us … with a level of dissatisfaction,” Dorman said. His solution began with an announcement of a year of conversation within the university
“I’m truly honored ... totally surprised. I had no inkling that was even being considered. It was tough. I was close to shedding a tear or two.” Paul Jahr, associate vice president for student affairs dent Activities Budget Committee, which allocates funds to campus RSOs. “I’ll also be doing things to lay the groundwork for whoever comes after me,” Jahr said. A nationwide search is being conducted to locate a replacement for Jahr’s position. The goal of the search is to have a replacement at GC by July 1. Espinosa, a junior management major, is also the student representative for the dean of students search. Espinosa said the committee is looking for a candidate with all of Jahr’s traits, someone who is capable of serving and advancing the GC community. “He’s definitely made an impact on my life,” Espinosa said, “and kept me level-headed.”
“We find ourselves however at times of extreme economic challenge in our community. We also find ourselves as one of the economic leaders of this community. We have both the opportunity and responsibility to help our local economy thrive.” Steve Dorman, GC president and with the community on how to improve GC’s inclusion efforts along with workshops to promote understanding among students, faculty and staff. He also announced that the diversity office will move in with the provost’s office to provide a seamless relationship and promote interaction between the two, and lastly the establishment of a Legacy Fund, a need-based scholarship for the first in a family to attend
GC dedicated to recruiting and enrolling diverse students. This resulted from reports that financial constraints were the main reason prospective, diverse students did not attend GC, and in a mark of faith, Dorman with his wife Janie, pledged $10,000 to the fund. Dorman’s final remarks were to announce the creation of weekly Bobcat Fridays – where students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear blue and green to demonstrate their Bobcat spirit. And, to supplement this sentiment, he also resurrected GC’s alma mater, written by GC alum Ruth Sandiford Garrard in the mid 1960s who returned to lead its singing at the end of the speech. Dorman also announced his desire to install a carillon, a system of bells than can be played with a piano-like board, and also his immediate plans to put an electronic carillon in Russell Auditorium in the meantime. “We will do this so that our campus may be graced from time to time with interludes, which will serve to remind us of where we are – ever reminding us, as does the architecture of this great campus, to think higher and lofty thoughts,” Dorman said.
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Fall commencement success for university, students Lindsay Shoemake Senior Reporter
Courtesy of Tim Vacula President Dorman gives his address at the December Commencement Ceremony in the Centennial Center.
Following requests from students and faculty, Georgia College had its 2012 December Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 8 in the Centennial Center. GC discontinued the December ceremony in 2005 after a lack of participation and funds. However, after realizing that an opportunity to recognize students was being neglected, the ceremony was revived. “After receiving a number of student requests, including one from SGA, we realized there was a desire to continue a tradition that students could participate in,” Anderson said. “The turnout of the December Commencement Ceremony was exactly what we expected – what’s nice is that many of the students attending would not normally be able to participate due to having already left the university or not being able to return in May.” Rhetoric graduate Jessica Magnuson was one of 234 undergraduates in the ceremony, and was pleased with its turnout. “I didn’t want to wait to walk in May,” Magnuson said. “I love the idea of graduat-
“After receiving a number of student requests, including one from SGA, we realized there was a desire to continue a tradition that students could participate in.” Kay Anderson, registrar ing on Front Campus, but given the circumstances, it was a great ceremony and I enjoyed graduating on the basketball court.” Judith Malachowski, director of nursing, served as a name reader in the December ceremony – something she has done for past Spring commencements as well. “I didn’t have expectations in one way or another for the December Commencement, but it was very satisfying to see that many
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GIVE Center hits 500,000 hours in community service; soft drinks, cake, silly string ensue
Scott Carranza / Senior Photographer Junior accounting major Graham Harwood was the Give Center volunteer to log the 500,000th volunteer hour. Harwood was awarded a certificate to Sonic for a free drink a week for a year. He was also covered in Silly String for his efforts.
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graduates at the ceremony,” Malachowski said. “Speaking specifically to nursing, we usually have a fall graduating class of about 50. The students that graduate in December hardly ever come back in May for graduation, so it was great to see them at graduation in December.” Although nursing majors topped the undergraduate numbers with 43 students walking across the stage at the ceremony, 26 management and 20 public administration graduates followed relatively close behind. With the successful run of the ceremony, Anderson is sure that tradition will remain an option for future GC graduates. “We have no plans to stop these December Commencement Ceremonies,” Anderson said. “Even though the group was smaller this time, it doesn’t make it any less special.” One unique aspect of the 2013 December Commencement Ceremony is that it will feature
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“We have no plans to stop these December Commencement Ceremonies. Even though the group was smaller this time, it doesn’t make it any less special.” Kay Anderson, registrar GC’s first round of doctoral students. “It is so wonderful that the doctoral students will have a real graduation in December, and won’t have to return in May of 2014 to officially receive their diploma in a ceremony,” Malachowski said. “The timing has been great for us, and we are very enthusiastic.” For upcoming seniors wishing to apply for Fall 2013 graduation, all applications are due to the Office of the Registrar by Thursday, Jan. 24.
CONSTANTINA KOKENES / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Caitlin O’Connell-Rodwell, Georgia College’s first Newell Scholar, will spend the Spring semester working with students and sharing her research. Her first of several presentations will be held on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the A&S auditorium. Newell took this photo during one of her research trips to Africa.
Millennial workplace culture: Delving beyond the cubicle LINDSAY SHOEMAKE SENIOR REPORTER With graduation on the horizon for hopeful undergrads, several factors play into a modernday job search – the field of work, the location of a job and a desirable salary. But now, eager job seekers are not only hungry for the basic workplace necessities but a thriving office culture. According to University of Michigan professor Dan Denison, an authority on modernday workplace culture, he defines today’s 9-to-5 culture as, “The underlying values, beliefs and principles that serve as a foundation for an organization’s management system as well as the practices and behaviors that both exemplify and reinforce those basic principles.” In short, workplace culture is the sum of its employees enthusiasm and work ethic. For Millennials – those born in the 1980s to the 2000s – a strong sense of office culture and collective morale are especially important because of the amount of time that is spent in the workplace – on average, Americans spend 45 hours per week working – a 5-hour increase from the familiar 40-hour work week put in by many Baby Boomers. Break rooms have seemingly transformed into playrooms, and beer carts have replaced water coolers. Google gained notoriety for its engaging and inviting headquarters when the company began
“I have worked 22-hour days before just to get stuff done. It’s what you have to do. If you don’t enjoy it, you won’t be able to succeed.” Jessica Camerata, blogger and stylist offering its employees amenities that included in-office foosball tables, beanbag chairs to work from and terraces to lounge on rather than stuffy break rooms. Soon after, companies like Twitter and Yelp pushed the workplace envelope even further by allowing office beer carts on Friday afternoons as an incentive for hard-working employees. Although drinking on the job still may seem taboo for some, it is becoming the norm for Millennial-dominated offices across the nation. According to Jessica Camerata, Atlantabased stylist and blogger, a thriving workplace culture is conducive to meaningful work – especially for creatives who work job hours that are not rigid and can vary from day to day. “I have worked 22-hour days before just to get stuff done,” Camerata said. “It’s what you
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Continued from page 4 discriminated against. If they do, we’re going to do something about it,” Allen said. “Personally, I think that when we look through the contracts, the experiences of students on campus and how we framed the resolution, we’re not going to find any issues with Chick-fil-A on campus.” Though the student population seems to have spoken in support of Chick-fil-A on campus with the near 8 percent increase in the eatery’s 2012 profits, Allen says the review was a worthy investment regardless of the findings. “I’m happy we took the time to do it,” Allen said. “A student asked us to do it – whether in the minority or the majority, its our duty to look
whenever anytime a student feels uncomfortable or wants us to look into something. It’s our job –they should come to us and we’ll do it.”
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have to do. If you don’t enjoy it, you won’t be able to succeed.” With most Americans spending 25 years of their lives on the job, it is imperative that their time is well spent. It has been projected that Millennials will make up 40 percent of the workforce by 2020 – a statistic that indicates that more liberal and innovative office policies may be in store for the leaders of tomorrow. “When I enter the workforce, I want an office culture that will allow me to continue to grow as a person, as well as serve as a home away from home,” UGA international business student Felipe Martinez said. “Jobs should be enriching – you should be able to interact with your co-workers, travel and continue learning.” With many undergraduates following in the footsteps of Martinez with the same mindset, the workplace has evolved to serve as more than a desk and a hub of knowledge. In a 2012 study conducted by MTV, 9-outof-10 respondents agreed that a workplace that is “social and fun” is an important factor when evaluating a job. Furthermore, 83 percent of respondents stated that they are “looking for a job where their creativity is valued.” “I think having a good workplace culture boosts the morale of everyone involved,” Martinez said. “It’s definitely something to consider in the future that I never would’ve thought of before.” Although Generation X may have paved the
way in efficient office procedures and solidified the 9-to-5 grind, the Millennial generation is making headway in transforming the workplace into a thriving and enriching environment for both work and play.
Fun places to work Google CrowdFlower Twitter Yelp Tello Clif Bar Burton Asana Source: http://mashable.com/2011/08/07/startup-employee-perks/
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January 18, 2013 • Editor, Constantina Kokenes
Q&A with photographer Lizzie Scarboro Scarboro discusses how she has honed her creative eye with film and digital photography tactics Iris Cochran Contributing Writer Lizzie Scarboro, senior art major at Georgia College, has caught the attention of those around her with her photos. She reveals to The Colonnade her life as a photographer and what it means to be a successful student. Q: What made you choose photography? A: I’ve been interested in photography ever since I was young. I’ve always been attracted and attached to old photographs and how those remain – especially when everyone you know has a digital camera. Q: What specific types of photos do you shoot? A: There is a kind of bouncing around with different themes; however, with a lot of my photographs I’m in the photograph, and I’m also taking the picture. I think one because it’s not having the access to a huge town where there’s a lot of people, and you are
your quickest access. So it’s kind of easier, and I like to keep things kind of private as well. Some of the images are within nature. Q: When do you think it all started? A: I did take pictures as a child. In the past two years, I have really developed a lot, and I think it’s part of being in the artistic environment and not letting anything that my professors go wasted on me. I allow myself to take myself very seriously and take my work very seriously and see where that goes. I think once any person starts to do that they’ll be surprised at where they can go.
it. I get inspired in a personal level, but I also want to talk about it in a universal way. Q: Do you think your art is a gateway for everyone to relate to your photography? A: A lot of my work is pretty exposing, not just only physically but emotionally as well. It’s about how personal you want to go, how much you want to expose. To a point, you have to learn where to draw the line because if it is too personal, no one will want to relate to it. If it’s perceived badly, it doesn’t mean I’m going think it’s crap.
Q: Where does your inspiration come from?
Q: Do you think the nudity photographs have to do with making a statement about sexuality?
A: I’m more straight forward. I went to my elementary and middle school and took pictures of what was there now. This was about memory and this idea of how we hold childhood memories of our homes, school, etc., and when you go back to that place it doesn’t have the same memory. It’s not hurtful, but going back is a different experience if it’s not the way you remembered
A: Nudity is an art and a topic since the beginning. On a personal level, it was exposing sexuality, femininity and identity. I don’t want to say all of my works are about those things. I think that memory also plays a large role in identity - the way you remember things or the way you remember growing up. Your whole identity can change with a new memory. I use the camera to express
“I prefer digital because it’s a lot more controlled. I think the images come out a lot clearer than film. [Film] takes more time, you can’t really see what’s going to happen to the film.” Mackenzie Burgess, senior mass communication major
something poetic. I didn’t want to just take pretty pictures. I wanted to use the camera for a personal self-expression. The best tool for me to express myself is through taking photographs. Q: Do you have any driving influences? A: Emily Gomez, who’s been a big mentor and driver because she just taught me so many things and different processes and has opened so many doors where my ideas can go. I am influenced by art history. Artists such as Freda Carlo and Cindy Sherman are a big influence.
“I prefer digital because you can take as many photos as you like. The settings are easy to navigate through, whereas film, if you mess up, you don’t know you even messed up. All that hard work can go down the tube really easily.” Sean Michael Noah, senior mass communication major
Which do you prefer:
film or digital? “Preferably film, only because I think you have more control over what you’re doing. I think that it takes a better artistic understanding of how the camera works.”
“I like film better. I think it’s more challenging because you have to get it right the first time instead of manipulating it on the computer. I do more ‘art from the camera’ instead of afterward.”
Anastasia Kerr, junior psychology major
Shedding light in the dark A guide to developing photos in the darkroom
Katherine Walsh, senior spanish major Maddie Shores Contributing Writer Georgia College’s darkroom in McIntosh Hall is a sanctuary to photography students who spend most of their time developing photos. Work in a darkroom can be timeconsuming but very rewarding. The required equipment includes film, film reels, film containers, light-tight containers, water and different chemicals. There are three different kinds of chemicals: the developer, stop bath and speed fixer. Begin in a completely dark room. Do not expose your film to any light or it will be ruined. “It is a pretty nerve-racking ordeal when you can’t see,” senior art major Andi Dunn said. To begin, the student must put the film on a film reel. After the image is projected onto the processing paper, it goes into the developer, which is diluted by mixing it with water. Rock the container back and forth for one minute to make sure the entire photo is evenly covered. “This is the chemical in which you will magically start seeing your photo appear on the paper,” Dunn said. Next, the student uses tongs to move the picture from the developer to the container that has the stop bath, which should also be diluted, leaving the photo in there for 10 seconds. Then, take it out of the stop bath and put it into the third tray that contains fixer, also diluted. Keep the picture in this solution for three minutes.
“I am prouder when I develop something in the darkroom. In some ways, it’s like Christmas.” Logan Herren, senior art major Finally, dunk the image into a bucket of cold water for about five minutes, take it out and let it dry. The total process will take about 30 minutes per print. “It depends on how long you’ve been doing it,” Emily Gomez, professor of photography said of the darkroom process. Students using the darkroom should take precautions when developing their photos. The fixer can stain clothing, so wear clothing that can take a beating. Washing hands is also a must after developing photos because the chemicals can burn the eyes. Lastly, never dispose of chemicals in the sink. A photographer can develop any size of picture – in color or black and white. Unfortunately, developing color in a darkroom is harder than black and white and requires a constant temperature in the darkroom. Because of this, most people let a machine do the work. The darkroom has become less used through the previous years because of new technology, applications and more. But photographers still use it more often than people think. “I am prouder when I develop something in the darkroom,” senior art major Logan Herren said. “In some ways, it’s like Christmas.”
Community WHAT’S HAPPENING
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
Sunday, January 20
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Inauguration Day
All day
January 18, 2013 • Editor, Jeannie Huey
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Monday, January 21
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No classes, holiday)
All day
Tuesday, January 22 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (Magnolia Ballroom) Hear the report on our podcast channel
Wednesday, January 23 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Ask the internship coordinator (102 Chappell Hall)
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Town hall Meeting: Chick-fil-A Discussion (Magnolia Ballroom)
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Times Talk (LITC 2nd floor)
Thursday, January 24 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
James Luna performance lecture “Phantasmagoria” (Russell Auditorium)
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James Luna: “Rock & Roll Photo Coup” reception (Blackbridge Hall Gallery)
*Incident does not appear on map
1 AUTO BREAK-IN – NOT WHAT DOCTOR ORDERED Jan. 10 Someone broke into a car at the Wellness and Recreation Center. They swiped a wallet that had a Bobcat card inside, along with the driver’s passport number and bank account number. But that wasn’t all the thief took. Also missing: a prescription for ADHD medicine. The case was turned over to investigators.
2 HIDE YOUR KIDS, HIDE YOUR WIFE Jan. 10, 2:32 p.m. A student called campus police when she thought her room was broken into while she was gone during Winter Break. When officer Earnest Spikes arrived at The Village at West Campus, the student told him that a picture frame on her shelf was broken, but nothing was taken...except for three pieces of gum. There were no signs of forced entry and the student could not remember if she’d locked her room or not. The case was given to investigators.
3 NO HOT SHOWER TONIGHT... JUST A COLD JAIL CELL
Friday, January 25 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Teacher recruitment & mock interview day
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Town hall meeting: Chick-fil-A discussion
NOTE: If you would like to see any events incorporated on the calendar, please send them to colonnadenews@gcsu.edu.
A CL OSER LOOK
Jan. 11, 4:35 a.m. A man wearing nothing but a pink bath towel around his waist was caught wandering around Wells Hall. He was knocking on doors. Someone called the campus police. When they showed up, they noticed he had bloodshot eyes and that his speech was slurred. The man, a student, told the cops he’d had a few drinks. He said he was just trying to find somewhere to take a shower. He was taken to the Milledgeville Police Station and cited for underage possession of alcohol.
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54 IN NEED OF SOME DIRECTION Jan. 11, 41:36 p.m. Officer Hal Ennis went to 441 West Hancock St. because three student’s cars were broken into while parked there. The culprit didn’t lift anything from two of the cars, but from the third car a GPS was missing. The students all said their cars had been locked.
25 THAT’S SOME INTENSE INCENSE
MLK, jr. Holiday
Jan. 11, 6:43 p.m. Several students were smoking marijuana in a courtyard at The Village. Someone reported them to campus police, but they’d gone to a room by the time officer Floyd Quattlebaum showed up. He was pointed to the room and asked them about the marijuana wafting in the room. One resident claimed incense was the source of the smell. Everyone in the room was asked to leave so that Quattlebaum could talk to the two residents privately. He granted them an amnesty period in which they could bring forward all illegal contraband without facing criminal charges. The residents turned over a glass pipe, a grinder and a pill bottle containing an estimated 0.2 grams of marijuana
Milledgeville’s events on
Monday, Jan. 21
6 HITTING THE JACKPOT!
Noon:
A parade starting at Huley Park and ending at Flagg Chapel Baptist Church. English and rhetoric students will deliver excerpts from King’s speeches throughout the parade.
1 p.m.
Keynote speaker Richard Ramsey will present the value of education and sacrifices made by the civil rights generation.
2 p.m.
Food, music, community vendors and an opportunity for dialogue about social justice issues through a panel discussion at a community cookout at Huley Park.
Jan. 11, 11:15 p.m. Sgt. Jamaal Hicks was sent to check out the smell of marijuana at The Village. When he went to the room where the scent was coming from, he saw several PBR cans. The six people in the room, five of whom were students, said they weren’t old enough to drink. Hicks asked them to gather all alcohol, drugs and drug paraphernalia. They handed over two dozen cans of beer, according to Hicks’ report. They also rounded up three pipes, three glass bongs, one wooden bong and three grinders – all of which contained alleged traces of marijuana. The residents also turned over a pill bottle with marijuana, eight butane lighters, a plastic bag of synthetic marijuana, a bag of orange powder, a scale, and four plastic bags containing an ounce of marijuana. All six people were arrested and cited for underage possession of alcohol. The person who said the drugs belonged to him was charged with possession of marijuana.
7 PAPER SHREDDER GONE HAYWIRE? Jan. 13, 2:38 a.m. Sgt. Hicks was on foot patrol around the residence halls and noticed a large amount of shredded paper on the ground. Most of it was strewn on West Green Street between Adams and Sanford halls. It also littered an area around Napier Hall and some nearby parking lots. The paper turned out to be, “sensitive payroll information and needed to be collected immediately,” Hicks’ report said. The case was turned over to investigators.
Opinion Our Voice Applying yourself, in and out of the classroom, is vital in college With the new year and a fresh semester ahead, many college students have set lofty resolutions to accomplish by year’s end. For some, getting fit by hitting the gym on a daily basis is the main goal. For others, kicking a bad habit to the curb will signal a personal success. Whatever resolution you may or may not have set at the start of 2013, The Colonnade believes that resolv-
ing to soak in as much of Georgia College and all that it offers – both academically and socially – is key to fully enjoying the “college experience.” Start small – pay attention to how you act in class. If you’re typically quiet and reserved during lectures or class discussions, start speaking up. Joining in class discussions demonstrates to your professors and peers that you are fully engaged and interested in the topic at hand. We aren’t saying that it’s going to earn you any extra credit, but applying yourself intellectually pays off exponentially during the learning process. Exit your comfort zone – flex your leadership skills and propose forming a study group with classmates before a big exam. Not only will your study skills improve, but you may make a few friends along the way. Your professors have office hours for a reason – make good use of them. If you have a question regarding material you went over in class or would like assistance before a test, pay your instructor a visit. Going the extra mile and showing professors that you are devoted to learning leaves a lasting impression.
January 18, 2013• Editor-in-Chief, Lindsay Shoemake
“ ... resolving to soak in as much of Georgia College and all that it offers – both academically and socially – is key to fully enjoying the ‘college experience.’” Make goals to get involved on campus, even if it only means attending a school-related function once a month. With Homecoming week coming up in February, there will be ample opportunities to show off your Bobcat pride at tailgates, Tent City, the Homecoming game and the Homecoming concert. Although college may only last four years for some, the experience, memories and confidence that is gained during these years is undoubtedly conducive to future success. Branch out, feel out new learning experiences and make educational mistakes while you can – there’s a big world out there, but our familiar campus serves as an excellent launchpad for level-headed and confident graduates.
Schoolsickness vs. homesickness
Bobcat Beat REPORTED BY ANSLEY BURGAMY
Are you planning to attend SGA’s town hall discussing Chick-fil-A on campus next week? Why or why not?
“I will probably not attend because we have just talked about it so much. We need to focus on getting rid of WOW!” Graham Williams, senior rhetoric major
“Yes, as a Senator with SGA it is my duty to hear the students’ voice.” Jarrett Martin, freshman marketing major
“I will probably go because Chick-fil-A has always been founded on Christian values and I believe they have the right to support whatever they choose. “ Amanda Brown, junior psychology major
“Probably not, because there’s not a lot they can do to stop it because Chick-fil-A is a huge corporation.” Maggie Wilson sophomore environmental science
“Yes, because I think it is the top grossing restaurant on campus and I just don’t think anything else would be as popular. It’s an easy grab-and-go between class.” Leah Keelan, senior theater 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 who went here while we paid the Do youFee, ever look people who Wellness then weatshouldn’t haveare to pay money to obviously disliked and wonder people get in there after we graduate. Wehow already paid plenty of respond to you? I find myself doing it alot money to put that thing up, why are we continuing to lately....and it’s driving mesostir-crazy. pay if we want to use it after we graduate?
THE LITTER BOX
By Zach Keepers
New technology doesn’t deliver MARK WATKINS Spring 2013 marks the first full semester of the Unify system – the university’s replacement for MyCATS – and despite its goal of simplifying GC’s websites with a one-password/username system, our online resources remain scattered. The glaring omission from the developer’s “unified” system is that we still have three separate websites with resources crucial to student life – PAWS, Vista and Unify. PAWS, one of the most essential with its links to semester catalogs, add/drop, final grades and printable schedules, uses a completely different username and password than Unify and has zero integration besides a link in a sidebar. GeorgiaVIEW – or I guess I’m supposed to call it Desire2Learn even though it walks, talks and acts just like Georgia-
VIEW did, not to mention it says “Welcome to GeorgiaVIEW” on the splash page – promised to add a number of features and mobile compatibility. They delivered on the mobile site, but I’ve been nosing around all week and can’t find anything different besides the color of the background, the arrangement of text and that only one of my professors has uploaded anything to the site. I’d get on my professors for that one, but considering they’re required to take a 3-hour class before they can even log on, it’s hard to blame their absence. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for making sure faculty are educated and using resources to their full potential, but I can’t find anything they need to be re-educated on. If the system hasn’t changed, why do they need to spend three hours in a class for, well, nothing? And Unify, the crown gem of the new system, was slated to be the one-stop link-bank for websites and resources for students. The site mostly delivers on its promise with a fair collection of useful links organized better than MyCATS, and the partner links that automatically
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log you into your account on other websites are a nice touch, but it’s nothing that makes me want make it my homepage for how useful it is. Not to mention PAWS isn’t one of those partners. It isn’t so much that the actual Unify website is a huge failure, it’s more that it didn’t deliver on what it promised. They pitched it as a complete consolidation of online resources, but it’s more a collection of links that might or might not use the same username and password, and the lack of any integration with PAWS brings Unify right back to where we were with MyCATS – scattered and unconnected. GC President Steve Dorman commented on the overall technology system at GC in his recent State of the University speech, calling it “dated” and “almost obsolete.” The fact that this speech rides so closely on the coattails of the rolling out of a brand new system should tell the developers how effective Unify turned out to be. It was a good effort, but they’ve still got their work cut out for them before it really earns the Unify title.
That moment when someone tells you they are stressed because two TV shows are on at the same and they don’t have DVR, and you’re juggling 200 billion things at once, then you slap them. How do you tell someone that you don’t want to live with them?? Why is Harry Styles not dating me? The 7:30 a.m. Wellness Center classes are rough – a 6:30 a.m. wake-up time is too much for me! Required Spanish class for my non-related major? AIN’T NOBODY GOT TIME FO’ THAT. Attendance policies suck! I hate them! Text your message to (708) 949-NADE / 6233
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January 18, 2013• Editor, Anna Morris
The return of
Milledgeville’s favorite fun-rock band comes back for more JEANNIE HUEY STAFF WRITER The Atlanta-based band Baby Baby performed at Buffington’s on Saturday night. “We’ve played at Amici and Velvet but never here (Buffington’s). A girl hit us up and wanted us to come back, and she hooked us up with Buffington’s,” drummer Grant Wallace said. After taking time to talk with members of the audience and warming up, Baby Baby began the show at 11 p.m. Despite missing percussionist Colin Boddy, the band did not suffer from a lack of stage presence. Their enthusiasm and energy filled the bar, and seemed to capture the attention of everyone there. “This song is about love,” lead singer Fontez Brooks and guitarist said. Drummer Grant Wallace and bassist Kyle Dobbs took the cue, and the music ensued. A flock of girls were the first on the floor dancing in front of the stage adopting the carefree, fun-loving attitude of the performers. “Performing in Milledgeville is cool because it’s like where we started the band in Carrollton,” Wallace said. “You have to drive 30 minutes off I-20 and then you find yourself in a college town where a band like ours is what you least expect. ... I think what I mean by that is we don’t really fit in anywhere so it’s nice when a bunch of strangers can get together and treat you so nicely.” From 11 p.m. until the bar closed, the band performed songs off its debut album “Money” and the single “Haters,” which was released last February. “Fire” and “Kidz,” two of the group’s more popular songs, were played twice. “It was pretty stupid that we played ‘Fire’ and ‘Kidz’ twice but, you know, in the good way,” Wallace said. Baby Baby’s style and sound is an enigma — impossible to pigeonhole into a single genre. Therefore, the band created a genre of its own: fun-rock. “It’s like getting a big pot and combining all the things in the world that make life worth living,” Brooks said. Wallace added, “The end result is a delicious stew. It’s healthy, too.” This definition reflects the values that the band is based on: not taking life or themselves too seriously — laughing through heartache and understanding that life goes on.
“I get into some kind of Jedi drum mode [when performing] so I can only remember bits and pieces, but it looked like everyone was having a blast out there. Amici and Velvet were both hella fun, Buffington’s proved to be the same, if not better.” Grant Wallace, drummer Each member brings a unique element to the band. Dobbs and Wallace provide the band with musical knowledge and years of playing experience. “We’ve been playing for a while so music has always been in our lives and still would be regardless of whether or not this happened. Music … it’s like a disease – once you have it you can’t get rid of it,” Dobbs said. Brooks exuded charisma, which was fundamental in entertaining the audience. During the show, Brooks took breaks in which he would often leap off the stage and join in on the crowd’s dancing or provide the audience with anecdotes about his past. “Fontez was really entertaining,” junior mass communication major Rebecca Burr said. “When he talked about relationships and bad dates, he was personal and genuine but at the same time funny. He was able to get everyone laughing about the bad experiences that we’ve all been through.” During the show, Brooks, Wallace and Dobbs appeared to be having the time of their lives and wanted nothing more than for the crowd to have an equally good time. “I get into some kind of Jedi drum mode (when performing) so I can only remember bits and pieces but, it looked like everyone was having a blast out there” Wallace said. “Amici and Velvet were both hella fun and Buffington’s proved to be the same, if not better. We’ll definitely be back.”
Who would you like to see perform for Homecoming? REPORTED BY ANDY HITT
“Spice Girls, if they would get back together.” Tori Quante, senior English major
KAT WARDELL / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Fontez Brooks, one-fourth of the band Baby Baby, gestures toward the crowd during one of his several “pep talks.” The band, which hails from Carrollton, Ga., were loved by the crowd so much, they ended up playing three sets.
Students reveal personal tales SCOTT CARRANZA SENIOR REPORTER Getting into character is probably the most challenging, yet rewarding, part of being an actor. Delving into the psyche of a character filled with pain, joy or hatred helps the actor understand all realms of personality. But sometimes the character an actor is asked to portray is one’s self. Senior theater and psychology major Zach Roberts, one of five actors performing in “ONE: An Evening of Original Solo Performances” last Tuesday, conveys vitality and emotion, acting as none other than himself. His performance entitled, “By the Way, I’m Kinda Gay; Seven Stories of Coming Out Confessionals” unveils Robert’s real-life experiences with telling family and friends about his sexual orientation. The twist was that he acted out the family and friends he told. “I have to admit that some scenes were much more emotionally taxing than others,” Roberts said. “But in order to convey your message, which is the whole point of art, you have to do it justice by carrying on, walk
Solo performances page 13 “The Australian band Tame Impala.” Chris Dulaney, senior English major
“John Mayer – I’ve seen him three times already, and I’d pay a million dollars to see him again.” Jordan Gore, freshman mass communication major
“One Direction, because Harry has stolen my heart.” Lauren Stephansen, junior math major
The Homecoming theme will be announced Monday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. on the Georgia College Facebook page
SCOTT CARRANZA / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Mapping out the twists and turns of his life, senior theater and mass communication major Ross Daniel conveys an emotional tribute to choreographer Bill T. Jones. Daniel also performed an interpretive dance to accompany his acting.
Theater students join the big leagues CONSTANTINA KOKENES SENIOR REPORTER Four performances filled with comedy and drama captured the attention and admiration of their audience. Georgia College theater students put on a workshop at the Black Box Theatre last Saturday with actors and playwrights from The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. “I have been working to institute a collaboration with the Alliance Theatre and am excited about our prospects,” Karen Berman, chair of the Department of Theatre, said. “Linda Sherbert, who is an MFA [Masters of Fine Arts] classmate of mine from Catholic University, is also the playwriting teacher
at Alliance.” Excerpts of written works by Sherbert and her students Jillian Robertson, Eugenia Williams and HaJ were performed by a combination of Atlanta and GC actors. Robertson’s “For the Love of Pete” went first. This piece revolves around the relationship between Pete, played by Atlanta actress Darcy FarringtonRyan, and Smitty, played by theater major Sam Wilson. Smitty pitches an idea to sell custom-made pillows, and although Pete advises him against it, he ignores her advice and proceeds with his plan, dragging Pete down with him. The play is based on true events in Robertson’s life and focuses more on
the history and nature of Pete and Smitty’s relationship rather than the pillows themselves. Up next was “Showhouse” by Sherbert. Based on her experience with working for Veranda, Sherbert’s play aims to show the audience what would happen if a family tried to put itself back together in a fake home. The actions revolve around a showcase being put on by Kate’s mother, Helen, portrayed by Atlanta actress Lorilyn Harper. The tension between Helen and her ex-husband, Richard, played by theater major William Warren, is excellently portrayed by Harper and Warren.
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Buffington’s
Amici
Travis Denning Band Friday, Jan. 25 @ 11:30 p.m. $2
The Reggie Sullivan Band Thursday, Jan. 24 @11:00 p.m. No cover
Josh Roberts and The Hinges Saturday, Jan. 26 @ 11:00 p.m. $2
Big Something Wednesday, Jan. 30 @ 9:30 p.m. No cover
New Madrid Thursday, Feb. 7 @ 11:30 p.m. $2
Lingo Friday, Feb. 1 @11:00 p.m. No cover
JANUARY 18, 2013
Milly Music Reported by Nicole Field Want to see your shows here? Email colonnadeae@gcsu.edu
Flutist and pianist perform for guest artist series
DAVID WICKER / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Flutist Victoria Hauk and pianist Agnieszka Sornek performed Monday as part of the Department of Music’s guest artist series. Hauk performed all of the solos, with Sornek simply accompanying her on piano. The two performers played classical music from the 20th century, and one of the many pieces was written by David Johnson, professor of composition and music theory. Despite the fact that classical pieces were played, the flutist added a new and intriguing twist, according to sophomore music major Daniel Hearn. “I enjoyed [the performance] more than other recitals because [the flutist] played some awesome jazz, which I enjoyed more than hearing non-stop classical music,” Hearn said.
Upcoming musical performances: Jonathan Retzlaff, baritone Jennifer McGuire, piano Guest Artist Series Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Chamber Recital featuring Dan Auerbach, David Johnson, Greg Pepetone and Martin Gueorguiev Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
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Staged Readings
Continued from page 11... “There’s a lot about a comedy that people think, ‘Oh it’s all funny,’ but I think it is [funny] only if it has something to contrast it,” Harper said, explaining how she taps into a dramatic moment during a comedic play. “For this character and her situation, there’s a lot of love for her husband, who was unfaithful to her. So you have to tap into a time when someone disappointed you or hurt you or changed the way you saw the world but in a bad way.” The third performance was by Williams, who performed two excerpts from her written work, “Light Bread.” The first and favorite
was “The Silent Treatment,” which was about experiences in church and listening to her preacher as a child. “When I do that piece, it reminds me of when I heard all of that stuff as a child and how it’s confusing for a child, so that was my humorous take on that,” Williams said when explaining the meaning behind the piece. Her second piece was “The Dream Ain’t Dead,” which recounted the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a dialogue between two characters, both played by Williams. Williams describes herself as a storyteller rather than a performer. Students who attended
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ing that line along the fringe that divides your comfort level and need for expression.” Along with Roberts’ performance, senior theater and mass communication major Ross Daniel also covered topics of sexual identity through a creative combination of acting and interpretive dance. Not all performances covered the same engaging topic. In the piece “A Cocktail of Characters,” senior theater major Erin Borain was all about laughter and fun, acting out multiple stories of drunken companions. The show was put into motion last semester in the solo performances class. Associate Professor of Theatre Amy Pinney was the instructor for these actors. Her zeal and teaching methods helped the actors achieve a better footing in solo performances. “I taught them research strategies, rehearsal strategies and we workshopped a lot,” Pinney said. “I hope to teach the class next year. I am
THE COLONNADE so proud of them.” Roberts revealed that Pinney encouraged her students to branch out and share ideas with each other instead of practicing alone. “One of the first things that we learned is that people try to do solo shows by themselves, and what this class teaches you to do is to take input from each other,” Roberts said. “We didn’t help write each other’s shows, but we definitely let each other know, ‘Oh no. Don’t do that. That’s terrible.’” Alumna Amy Carpenter and sophomore theater major Troy Hencely completed the rest of the ensemble. Most of the actors, minus Daniel, performed in two different shows that they had written. Each one was different from the next, revealing how talented and diverse each actor can be. The actors’ stellar performances were praised by many of the audience members. “It exceeded every expectation that I had,” Mitchell Moore, sophomore music education major, said. “I found it hilarious and heartbreaking, and I could connect with every character that was portrayed.”
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Q-&-A with core members of As We Go
Over Winter break, 32 Georgia College students walked 70 miles from Athens to Atlanta bring awareness and raise money to help end sex trafficking. This was the second annual walk for As We Go.The Colonnade sat down with the three core members of As We Go, senior art major Ben Battles, senior rhetoric major Carter Zimmerman and junior sociology major Danny Montenegro.
the colonnade: What organization did you support with this walk? ben: Last year’s cause was Tiny Hand and their fundrasing goal was reached at Passion 2012. We needed a new cause for the 2012 walk, but we wanted to stay focused on sex trafficing. Most of the members are from the Atlanta area. We choose NightLight because they have a branch in Atlanta that works on the street to bring an end to sex trafficking. the
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How much money did the group raise? danny: The group raised over $2,400.
the colonnade: Where does the name “As We Go” come from? ben: The name comes from Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” NIV As students, we may not have a lot of money or political sway, but as we go we do have the opportunity to do something. the colonnade: What motivated you to walk? ben: My initial attraction was the concept of pushing myself on this physical journey. My friendSean Mooney had visited Nepal
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Continued from page 12... agreed she was an excellent one. “When I’m trying to act and tell a story, I look for that key, and you got it, unlocked the door, opened it, walked through and bought the house – I was hooked,” Alexa Williams, freshman theater major, told Williams during a talk-back with the playwrights after the show. “‘The Silent Treatment’ was my favorite because it was such a unique and interesting story and [Williams] has such a compelling way of telling a story,” Bailee Hull, sophomore theater major, said. The final and longest piece was an excerpt from “Funnel Cake Flowers & The Urban Chameleons” by HaJ. HaJ played Funnel Cake Flowers, a reporter showing the stereotypes of the black community in America. The play comically portrays the underlying issues of racial stereotypes and how it’s not one black person’s job to represent the entire black community. “It’s complicated, because you also feel that what you do and say impacts others’ opinions,” HaJ explained. It can also be applied to women and the need to represent the gender to break free from misogyny.
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and as he walked the street there were no little girls. When he asked where they were he was told they had either been kidnapped or shipped away. To know there are areas where sex trafficking is so prevalent that you can’t escape it is horrible. carter: One of my favorite quotes is by George Washington Carver, “When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world”. I think walking is a brilliant way to catch attention because it is something you have to do all the time, but we are doing it in an uncoventional way. danny: I saw photographs of what was occuring in India and to know that it was also occuring in Atlanta so close to home. I knew I had to do something.
By Ansley Burgamy The juxtaposition of comedy and violence – in one scene, a character gets shot while doing her hair, but ignores the wound to get her hair fixed – throughout the play comes from actual stories written to HaJ on her blog, “Home of the Urban Chameleon.” In the talkback, HaJ expressed the importance of the dialect of the characters and how it’s important to hear the world. Fabian Williams, an Atlanta actor who played many different characters in the performance, agreed. “If you don’t have the dialect, it brings down the confidence you have in your character,” Williams said. Only one GC student performed in the excerpt. Warren played two minor roles. “It was really scary at first,” Warren said about his experience with working with the actors. “You get really worried because these guys are the real deal. But once you get started and you get to know the writers, actors and everyone you are working with, it’s a lot of fun. You realize that these big, looming figures are real people, and it was a real honor and pleasure to work with them.” Berman expressed pride in her actors for their performances in the workshop. “This was an amazing opportunity for our student actors to work with professional actors from Atlanta,” Berman. “I thought our actors really matched up to the professional standards of the work.”
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January 18, 2013• Editor, Marilyn Ferrell
Cheers and Jeers:
The worst movies of 2012 and the most anticipated of 2013
Assistant photo editor Scott Carranza reveals the worst movies that hit theaters last year – it’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it Oscar season: one of my favorite times of the year. A time in which talented men and women congregate for one night to celebrate the “best of the best.” Whether it be actors, writers, directors or composers, their talent and achievements are recognized. However, I find it almost equally as thrilling to decide the opposite: Who was considered the “worst of the worst.” With every winner, there is a loser. And with every loser, there is a horrendously, gut-wrenching example of how “not” to make a movie. Sticking only with the worst films of 2012, I will gladly roll up my sleeves and plunge into the filth. Hopefully I will find some semblance of redeeming quality out of these examples.
ing to the film. I didn’t think you could cram in so many painful jokes into one movie. I literally got fidgety and embarrassed for the rest of the audience. The plot was so nonsensical and unoriginal that it took all my strength not to walk out of the theatre. I whole heartedly suggest that you stay away from this film
Students speak out about what movies they are most excited to see this year
“Elysium” “ ‘Elysium’, because I’ve been waiting since ‘District 9’ for Neill Blomkamp’s next movie. ‘District 9’ was such a sleeper hit that I’m excited to see more work from Blomkamp. If everything goes well, ‘District 10’ could be next.”
Kevin Ozeryansky, junior computer science major
“The Great Gasby”
#1. “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” You know, I actually watched and somewhat enjoyed the first Journey movie. I’m not the biggest fan of Brenden Frasier, but then again, who is? So when I heard there was a second one coming out, I was inclined to enjoy it. I didn’t. Very few things about this movie were “enjoyable.” The acting was stale, the plot was predictable, but the graphics... Let’s just say I’ve seen better “claymation” than the sorry excuse for “stunning visuals” displayed in “Journey 2.” About halfway though the movie, I lost interest and started tidying up my room. The only redeemable quality I can find in this film can be summed up in one phrase: The Rock makes his pecs dance.
#3. “Red Dawn” This film really made me mad. I think it was mostly because I was really looking forward to it. I loved the concept, the story and the cast. With Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck and Josh Hutcherson, leading the team, it seemed like an awesome idea. “Seemed,” being the key word here. Unfortunately, this movie completely underwhelmed me. I absolutely hated how the timeline of the Korean invasion was basically nonexistent. What is happening with the rest of the country? What is their plan? How long did it take? Too many questions about the plot and certain story holes make this frustrating to watch. Plus the acting and special effects were clearly purchased from a pawn shop. I don’t expect this film to tarnish Hemsworth’s reputation, but he needs to be careful.
“The movie I am most excited to see in 2013 is ‘The Great Gatsby.’ The cast is incredible and I cannot wait to see what direction Baz Luhrmann takes with the story.”
Rachel Vandergriff, senior psychology major
“Man of Steel” “I’m gonna have to say ‘Man of Steel.’ I’m excited because it’s giving Superman the much needed ‘Batman Begins’/‘Casino Royale’ kind of origin story. More dark and gritty than any before.”
Tanner Mortensen, junior mathematics major
“Oblivion” “I’m insanely excited for ‘Oblivion.’ I love post-apocalyptic sci-fi, and it’s Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman. [It] looks to be very entertaining visually stunning. I’m making a point to see it in IMAX.”
Greg Teasley, junior
#2. “That’s My Boy” I grew up with Adam Sandler movies throughout middle school and high school. I’ve always had a soft spot for his films, especially “Waterboy” and “Click.” Even though I noticed his movies were getting progressively worse, I refused to let this affect my image of him. That all changed with “That’s My Boy.” I thought maybe Andy Samberg would have helped out the withering Sandler, but all he did was bumble around, adding noth-
#4. “The Devil Inside” As a general consensus, most horror movies aren’t too great. You get rare gems like “Paranormal Activity,” “The Orphanage” and “28 Days Later.” Then you get putrid lumps of coal that aren’t even worthy to put in your grill. “The Devil Inside” is perhaps the worst horror film I’ve seen to date. The filming quality is poor, the acting is ham-fisted, the overall story is nothing short of unoriginal, and the ending. The ending is probably one of the worst endings I’ve seen in a long time. I’m not going to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen it, but trust me: it’s bad. I felt like through out the entire film, no one cared about what they were doing. All production value was lost and it’s just another sad waste of money. I was hoping for a possession. At least it would have been more interesting.
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“Iron Man 3” “My most anticipated movie is ‘Iron Man 3.’ I’ve been following Iron Man starting with the comics and I’ve been watching the movies since they first started. ‘Iron Man 2’ left you on a cliffhanger and I’m really excited to see where the story goes. I’m excited to see how Tony Stark will progress in the third film.”
Meredith Briscoe, junior marketing major
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Sports
January 18, 2013• Editor, Powell Cobb
Hall of Fame welcomes in former coach
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A million little lies
Stan Aldridge, one of GC’s most celebrated figures of the past, goes down in Bobcat history
After playing the best season of his life, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o has been thrown into the limelight, part of a scandal that is already leaving a bad taste in the mouths of fans. It is the ugly brother of the “A Million Little Pieces” scandal that put author James Frey out of a job and left him with chronic humiliation. Te’o perhaps committed the most toxic lie in the book, fabricating the loss of a loved one. A loved one who turned out to be ... no one. Te’o claimed that his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, died of leukemia. Things began to get real sticky when he used her “name” as being his primary motivator during his run to becoming the Heisman Trophy runner-up. As details remain murky, Te’o has tried to clear his name by playing the victim card. He claims that the relationship – a cyber relationship no less – as a hoax by some unknown, sick person.
JENNA BRYAN STAFF WRITER After many years of dedication to Georgia College and its talented teams, Stan Aldridge has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. From 1990 to 2008 Aldridge gave his heart and soul to the athletes of GC and their softball, golf, tennis and basketball teams. Aldridge was inducted into the Hall of Fame because of a lifetime of achievements and a countless amount of contributions to GC. For 18 years, Aldridge coached a little bit of everything, also taking pride in being the athletic director. He gives credit to not only himself, but many others. “It was all about the great sports and the great staff of Georgia College’s athletic department,” Aldridge said. “These things helped build it up to where it was to where it is now.” Every team that Aldridge coached went to the playoffs at some point during his career at GC. “We were conference tournament champs in softball several times,” Aldridge said. “We went to the playoffs in every other sport, too.” When asked particularly how the game of basketball had changed from back then to the present-day, Aldridge chuckled and said, “A lot. One of the main things that has affected the game is the shot clock. Players used to be able to hold onto the ball forever and it would make the game unexciting. Now, the shot clock has been shortened improving the mood of the game.” Fond memories of Aldridge’s time at GC were discussed and looked back on with admiration. “My fondest memory of my time coaching and being the athletic director was when I coached my first basketball team. They were one of the bottom two teams in the Peach Belt Conference yet they accomplished as much as they were capable of.” Aldridge went on to say how he and his team turned the season around. “The first half of the year, the future didn’t look too bright and when we were headed to the playoff games, our center died in a car accident which really hurt us. But the last half of the year we came back and won the conference tournament.” Close friend and former colleague tennis coach Steve Barsby had much to say about Aldridge and his time at GC. “Stan was very much a family person and a hard worker. He brought that attitude with him to the university and taught his teams to be that way as well,” Barsby said. “He would do anything for you and he showed that through working – whether it was raking a field, building a field house, or earning scholarship money for student athletes. He would do anything.” Current Athletic Director Wendell Staton has learned many things from Aldridge and speaks highly of him when asked about why he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. “Stan had a profound impact on me professionally and personally,” Staton said. “I’ve learned from him in countless ways that the fabric of our program has his handprints throughout it. This is based on his integrity and leadership from his years with us. Aldridge put everybody first and he had a great vision for the university, which was achieved.” The athletic program at GC was not built overnight and has taken many hardworking people to establish it. “I am a lucky person sitting in his seat today,” Staton said. “I love bragging about our athletic department, and I give so much credit to Aldridge.” Barsby agreed that GC athletics has much to owe Aldridge. “To this day, the success of our program is because of Dr. Stan Aldridge,” he
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I mean, Te’o has never held this girl’s hand, never kissed her or even looked her in the eyes. That’s why I’m smelling fish on this one. MARK WATKINS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Forward David Wagner leaps past Flagler’s Adam Jones (right) and Jordan Warner (left) in an attempt to score a basket for the Bobcats last Thursday night. GC and Flagler fought neck and neck for the majority of the game, but Flagler stole the lead and clinched the win with 8.3 seconds left.
Bobcats fall short Flagler took GC by storm last Thursday night, claiming victory on a shot in the game’s final seconds EVAN SENKEN STAFF WRITER The Georgia College Bobcats took on the Flagler Lions at home January 10, with nearly 650 people in attendance packing the Centennial Center. After a hard-fought game, GC fell 60-58. With the game knotted at 58, following a missed shot, Ante Gospic of Flagler, who had 20 points and 10 rebounds, grabbed the ball. A questionable foul was called on the Bobcats, sending Gospic to the free-throw line with 8.3 seconds remaining. After sinking both shots, the Bobcats hurried down the court and fell just short of scoring a basket to send the game to overtime. The Lions worked a deadly inside-out offense, passing down low to Gospic then kicking the ball out to shooters like Matt Clark, Richard Brown and Matt
Conway, who helped Flagler shoot 47 percent from downtown. The three-headed perimeter shooting monster could not be stopped, as the opposing team scored 27 points from the 3-point range. The Bobcats (6-6 overall, 2-3 in the Peach Belt Conference) relied more on the interior game and points off 16 Lions’ turnovers, twice as many as the home team. After Flagler offensive mistakes, Georgia College capitalized and scored 21 points, compared to the four that Flagler scored off Bobcat turnovers. GC also went hard in the paint, scoring 26 points, eight more than their foes. Fouls and free-throw shooting proved to be the home team’s Achilles’ heel. Georgia College shot
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Stat Breakdown Georgia College
Flagler
Points
Scott Ferguson - 18
Ante Gospic - 20
Rebounds
Scott Ferguson - 9
Adam Jones & Ante Gospic - 10
Assists
Royal Thomas - 4
Richard Brown, Adam Jones & Ante Gospic - 3
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For now, I’m going to give the guy the benefit of the doubt – innocent until proven guilty and all that – but come on, Manti. Can any reasonable person actually have a realistic long-term relationship, one where the two people involved are allegedly “in love,” that is based entirely on the Internet? I mean, Te’o has never held this girl’s hand, never kissed her or even looked her in the eyes. That’s why I’m smelling fish on this one. Te’o has to be in on it one way or another, and if he’s not then the poor guy is naïve beyond belief. With either result, Te’o’s character is on the hotseat. Say he was in some way directly involved in the creation of this faux girl and her death. Te’o’s credibility and reputation will be damaged, if not beheaded all together. On the other hand, say Te’o was the victim of some sickminded hoax, there’s a good chance he’ll be branded a fool. For his sake, I hope it’s the latter. With all the lies and cheating scandals going on in the sports world right now, this caper joins the ranks along with Lance Armstrong’s doping scam as well as the lack of players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year allegedly as a result of steroid use. Armstrong’s career took a devastating hit. All I have to say to Te’o is this: Wise up.
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The number of points Bobcat basketball player Aaron Robinson scored against Young Harris last Saturday, leading the team in points scored for the game.
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Q&A
From the sideline: Tom Carty As the 2013 baseball season approaches, the Georgia College men’s baseball team is preparing for its Feb. 2 opener against Mars Hill College. Constantina Kokenes sat down with coach Tom Carty to discuss what’s in store this season. colonnade:
What have you and your players done during the offseason to prepare for the approaching 2013 season?
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As far as coaching staff, you try to plan practice and get organized with the most efficient plan you can come up with and get ready for the first game ... because it comes pretty quickly. The players are responsible for keeping their bodies in shape. It’s hard sometimes for them to play a lot of baseball over the December-January break, but they can always run and lift weights and just try to be in good physical shape. For the most part as far as practice, I’d say most guys are in good shape so that part is at least taken care of.
Any particular players to look out for as the season begins? We have two seniors returning: Matt Lamothe and Cody Maas, who were all-conference last year.
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What are you looking to achieve this season that is different from previous seasons?
Nothing really different. We have pretty high expectations here. We try to compete for a Peach Belt Championship, and if you do that, you have a chance to get into an NCAA Regional, and you have to get there before you get to the World Series. So that’s always our goal. I don’t think any team I’ve been a part of here the last eight years has been any different. We’re a little new; we have new players so a little inexperience which might be a little bit of a challenge at the beginning, but the expectations are the same.
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Who would say is your biggest inspiration as a baseball coach?
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Basketball senior takes charge in final season KATIE SKOGEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Georgia College basketball player Scott Ferguson, a forward, is having a solid season on and off the court. The junior college transfer from Roswell has hit a game-winning shot and has been a team leader. According to teammate Royal Thomas, Ferguson “has made a great improvement from last year to this year. He is definitely a guy you want to give the ball to.” Ferguson has been playing basketball for as long as he can remember. His very first basketball goal was a Little Tykes hoop his grandmother gave him. Playing basketball runs in his family. His sister played for many years, as did his father. His dad was his coach until he started middle school. That’s when Ferguson had to make a choice: basketball or football? The 6-foot-6 Ferguson chose basketball because he figured his height would be an asset. After playing for his local high school in Roswell, Ferguson played for a junior college, Atlanta Metro, which ranked ninth in the nation during his one season there. GC picked him up along with four other teammates as a package deal. “It was an honor to be asked,” Ferguson said. “There are lots of good players here, and I feel very blessed to come.” He likes the atmosphere at GC. There are a number of students from his high school here,
which makes him feel right at home. “Scott has been the most consistent, and is capable of going all-conference if he keeps it up,” Al Weston, GC’s sports information director, said. Ferguson’s season highlights include the Bobcats’ win against UNC-Pembroke. He scored the game-winning shot, a 3-pointer, with five seconds left for a 63-61 victory. “Pembroke was Scott’s career high with his winning shot, and he came through for the team in a big way,” Coach Terry Sellers said. Ferguson’s favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant. He said Bryant “makes plays happen.” Ferguson is currently majoring in management and is planning to someday run his own business. For now, though, he just wants to go to a Peach Belt Conference championship.
I was fortunate to have good high school and summer coaches at that time of my life, when I was 14 years old. I had some really influential people to kind of motivate me to enjoy working with players and always thought of myself doing that. I never had any other career goal rather than stay in baseball somehow. Most of us aren’t good enough to play at the professional level so this is the way to stay in. I would say the guys I had in my junior high and high school playing days were very influential for me.
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Do you give speeches to the team before the game like we see in the movies? I’m probably a little more talkative than some coaches, for sure. I’m sure the guys would laugh about that, but it’s not like every day I have something to drum up, from a motivational standpoint. But there are times where there are some defining times you think you have with your team, and I think the guys would agree that they get us back on pace.
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DAVID WICKER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Forward Scott Ferguson slams a dunk against North Georgia on Jan. 5. Ferguson scored 18 points and had eight rebounds throughout the game, but ultimately the Bobcats would lose 82-63. Improving his game since last season, Ferguson has stepped up to become a team leader during his final year as a Bobcat. His career high was a winning 3-pointer against UNC-Pembroke Jan. 3.
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58.8 percent while the Lions shot 64.3 percent including the final free-throws that sealed Flagler’s victory. Senior dentistry major Scott Ferguson had another big night for Georgia College who lead the team in scoring and rebounds, with 18 points and 9 boards, falling just short of a double-double. His leadership helped the bobcats hang tight in a night were mental toughness was a must, with 13 lead changes throughout the game. Junior early childhood education major Royal Thomas and sophomore history major David Wagner, provided monster blocks on opposing players that both re-energized the home crowd and the home team. Freshman mathematics major Alex Reid lead the team in scoring from beyond the arc, hitting a trio of 3-pointers off the bench. Junior athletic training major Aaron Robinson was a huge catalyst for the Bobcats off the bench, dishing two assists, stealing the ball from the Lions twice and most impressively committed no turnovers. Adding to his stellar night, he poured in 11 points. “We need to be more mentally ready. We didn’t play as physical as we should have. The fouls and the turnovers really hurt us at the end of the game,” Ferguson said. Sophomore marketing major Nate Hamilton said, “We have to play harder and stronger. We didn’t accept the challenge (of the recent games), because every team we play is going to be bigger than us height and strength-wise, so we need to take on the challenge of rebounding.” The Bobcats hauled in four fewer rebounds than the Lions, losing the battle of the boards 36-32. “Every game we get beat, we try to learn as much as we can and hopefully it will help us in the next game,” head coach Terry Sellers said. “I think we learned a lot (from the close loss at North Georgia), learned some things we need to improve on, and hopefully we’ll be a better team because of it.” Though falling just short, the Bobcats fought hard for the home crowd, giving them something to cheer about for 49 minutes and 52 seconds. The Bobcats’ next home game is the following Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against North Georgia.
Evan Senken Staff Writer The Bobcat women put their six-game winning streak on the line last Thursday night against the Flagler Lions, coming away with a 59-51 win. Early on, it looked like the roll would end at six, as the Bobcats dug themselves a hole. They trailed 12-0 with 17:30 remaining in the first half. This didn’t phase the lady Bobcats, who answered with a run of their own, scoring nine unanswered points. The game would continue to be a back and forth struggle of scoring in abundance and in droughts for the entire 40 minutes of standard game time. But as the game clock expired with the game tied at 49, the lady Bobcats caught their second wind and took the overtime by storm, pulling out a 59-51 thriller at home. The home win over Flagler puts the lady Bobcats at an overall 9-3 record, and 5-0 in the Peach Belt Conference. “The plan is to go game by game, and day by day. We try to break it down and see how we can get better each and every day,” Coach Maurice Smith said. With the success of this season and the seven-game win streak, the approach surely will not change any time soon. The lady Bobcats seemed to figure out the Lions defensively, giving up only 21 points in the second half opposed to the 28 allowed in the first. In a game as close as this one, free throws came back to bite the Bobcats, shooting only 55.6 percent from the line. Luckily for GC women’s team, the desire to win and the determination to not give up when the game seemed to be over proved to outweigh the missed opportunities. Big for the lady Bobcats as always was guard Shanteona Keys, dropping 18 points and snagging three steals for the victorious effort. Keys leads the team in points per game, averaging 17 in only her second year at GC. Riding a hot streak of ace shooting, Brandi McKinney contributed a herculean effort of 10 points, five rebounds and five assists to her team’s cause. “We just have to fight” said McKinney. The intensity and willingness to sacrifice physically to win paid its dividends to not only McKinney but to all of the lady bobcats Thursday night against the Lions. Before fouling out on an offensive charging call late in regulation, Williesha Spencer scored 17 points off mostly self-created drives. Without their lead scorer, Flagler’s once bountiful offense came to a sudden halt at the 3:55 mark, and the team only scored four points without
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David Wicker / Staff Photographer Forward Krystal Lewis charges through two Flagler players standing between her and the basket. The women won the game 59-51 last Thursday, with guard Shantenona Keys scoring a gamehigh18 points. Both Enisha Donley and Brandi McKinney put up 10 points apiece. The Bobcats take on Augusta State next Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Centennial Center.
said. Aldridge said it was so humbling to be a part of this thanks to all of his former students and athletes. “Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a huge honor and it is a tribute to the people we had to support us,” Aldridge said.
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her at the helm of the offense. After falling into such a large deficit, Keys remarked after the game, “We just had to get dirty. It was similar to the game at North Georgia, but this team we just had to gut it out. All in all, this one feels a little better than the North Georgia game too.” As the game went on, more and more Bobcat fans entered the arena and their presence was felt by the players on the court. “I have no idea where they even came from – honestly, it was probably the best crowd we’ve ever had for a random weekday game,” Keys said. By the end of the game, almost 400 fans were in attendance and an overwhelmingly large percentage of them were there to support the blue and green. The home crowd surely enticed the players to go on a 10-2 run during the overtime period and fuel the Bobcats to victory. The next home game will take place next Monday at 5:30 p.m against Augusta State.
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Weekend games result in losses for both teams The men and women Bobcats struggled on the road against Young Harris last weekend EVAN SENKEN STAFF WRITER Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams suffered a loss at Young Harris last Saturday. The women saw their seven-game winning streak halted, while the men lost their third straight. For a half, the men looked to have control of the game and took a 31-28 lead into the break. The Bobcats were outscored by 13 in the second half, and lost 75-65. Vince Martin of Young Harris led the game in scoring with 20 points and 11 assists. The Bobcats led in field-goal, 3-point and free-throw percentages, but were outmatched on the boards. Rebounding came back to bite the Georgia College men, as Young Harris grabbed 13 offensive boards. The Bobcats also lost 12 turnovers, one more than the Mountain Lions. Ball movement by Young Harris, led by Martin, was key to their offensive success, distributing 15 assists as a team. The Mountain Lions also attempted 30 free-throws, compared to the Bobcats’ seven. Giving the opposing team chances to score uncontested points with the clock stopped gave them a
“We’re looking back at teams that have had similar dynamics as the team we have this year, similar strengths and deficiencies.” Terry Sellers, men’s head coach major advantage. Coach Terry Sellers, who is in his 20th season coaching at GC, explained that experience is key during the dog days of the season. “We’re looking back at teams that have had similar dynamics as the team we have this year, similar strengths and deficiencies, and we try and look back at that experience and hope it will help in making decisions that will help the team move forward,” Sellers said. The leading scorer for the Bobcats was guard Aaron Robinson with 14 points. Robinson shot 50 percent from the field and 100 percent from the free throw line. Tarrence Chatman led the Bobcats in rebounds, grabbing six in the losing effort. “Guys like Nate (Hamilton) and Quinn (Bivins) help out with the scoring. David (Wagner) grabs a lot of boards. … There’s pressure on all of us to do what we have to do,” said forward Scott Ferguson. The Bobcat women suffered through a cold shooting night in a 66-46 loss to Young Harris. They made just 18 of 50 shots from
the field and were 4-15 from beyond the 3-point line. The GC women were down only nine points at the end of the first half, but the Mountain Lions extended the lead in the second half. GC was outscored by 11 in the second half, mostly at the hot hand of Breanna Gleeson, who scored 12 points the second half alone. The shooting woes did not affect sophomore Shanteona Keys, who scored 16 points, one off her season average. Sophomore Enisha Donley led the team in rebounds, snagging four of the team’s 23. Guard Thresia Elskamp led the women Bobcats in assists. “I try not to look at the age of the players, more of the oncourt experience that they’ve had, and it goes with those wise old principles of the more experience you have, the more things you go through, the more comfortable you get,” coach Maurice Smith said. The men’s and women’s teams hit the court again in a home game against Augusta State on Monday. The women begin at 5:30 p.m. and the men follow at 7:30 p.m.
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