October 7 News by The Colonnade

The Colonnade The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College

October 7, 2011

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Volume 88, No. 8

Jittery Joe’s prepares for store closure Bobbi Otis Senior Reporter Jittery Joe’s is set to close its doors on Oct. 14, just over a year after the Athens-based business opened its space in downtown Milledgeville. Vice President of Auxiliary Services Kyle Cullars says the closing is due to a low volume of business. Cullars also said that it could be attributed to the lack of marketing or any combination of other factors. Senior nursing major and Jittery Joe’s barista Kara Wynkoop does not have an explanation as to why the coffee shop did not succeed. “I think it’s strange they didn’t do well here,” Wynkoop said, “since they do so well in big cities like New York and Dallas.” Loyalty runs strong among frequent customers of Jittery Joes.

“I go to Jittery Joe’s because of the Turtle Mocha,” said sophomore education major Kasey Smith. “It’s my favorite. I like it better.” Others students prefer Blackbird Coffee, located down the street from Jittery Joe’s. “I go to Blackbird because of the baristas,” sophomore pre-early childhood education major Jennifer Bilow said. “I absolutely love them. I feel like they know more about the coffee and I like the vibe.” Follett Higher Education Group, which operates the university bookstore, has a contract with Jittery Joe’s. There is no direct contact between Georgia College and the coffee shop. “We (the college) are looking at a replacement and that will be a different contractual arrangement than what we had before,” Cullars said. “Under this

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Bobbi Otis / Staff Photographer Jittery Joe’s prepares for closure on Oct. 14. The coffee chain, located in downtown Milledgeville, lacked steady business and it is to be determined how the space will be utilized.

Wellness and Recreation Center nears opening Caitlin Renn Senior Reporter

Caitlin Renn/ Staff Photographer The pool at the new Wellness and Recreation Center will be open to students on Oct. 24. Construction on the 101,000 foot center began on Sept. 14 of last year and totaled $28.2 million. The center’s ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Oct. 14, followed by an open house between Oct. 17 and Oct. 21 where students will be able to register.

The Wellness and Recreation Center readies for its Oct. 24 opening with last-minute preparations and final touches, including the installation of exercise equipment, furniture for the Counseling and Student Health Services offices and the biometric scanner that will grant access to the facility. According to Director of Recreational Sports Bert Rosenberger, the construction company handed over the keys and the property to Georgia College on Monday, Sept. 26, taking the facility one step closer to opening. “Basically, on Monday they give us the building and it’s empty,” Rosenberger said. “So we’ll be putting everything in there from toilet paper to desks, chairs and fitness equipment.” The timeline for the Wellness and Recreation Center’s opening begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 14, followed by an open house with biometric registration between Oct. 17 and Oct. 21; the facility will open for regular use Oct. 24.

“Whenever you go to use the facility you’ll have to put your thumbprint in biometrically.” Bert Rosenberger, director of recreational sports “The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be the inaugural event of the center,” said Dave Terrell, director of wellness programs. “The administration will invite some dignitaries, like the mayor, state senators and the contractor and architect. We invite students to come out and be there for the ribbon-cutting.” Registration will allow students to access the facility by using the biometric thumb scanner, which makes for a safer facility. “The week after the ribboncutting, you’ll be able to go and register,” Rosenberger said.

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SGA reaches Senator Isakson comes to town Georgia State Senator Johnny Isakson visits Georgia College to students with discuss current events and issues with campus and community hall meetings Nick Widener Staff Writer

“We want to put a face to our name.”

Morgan Wilson Contributing Writer The Student Government Association held its first official town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Wells Hall. The members of SGA hope to make themselves more accessible to students by allowing them to voice their concerns at these monthly meetings. “We are bringing SGA to the students,” said SGA Press Secretary Marcie Hunter. “It makes it easier for students to get in touch with us about their suggestions or concerns.” Town hall meetings are

Evan Karanovich, SGA president scheduled to be held on the last Wednesday of every month. They will continuously change the meeting locations, which will be held in different residence halls and other places throughout the

News Flash Program connects athletes and faculty Georgia College’s Department of Athletics has instituted the Faculty Associates Program for the second year. The program consists of professor representatives who are paired with student athletes to help them with balancing academics and athletics.

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As Milledgeville townsfolk filed into the Arts & Sciences Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 29, Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) took the mic to address the concerns of the people. “I know what’s on everybody’s mind,” he said, “and it’s what’s on my mind: the economy. There’s a lot of hanky-panky going on in the financial government.” Unabashed students, community members and local congressmen all came readily prepared with questions for the senator, who was honest and unforgiving in his answers. Questions and concerns arose over the newly repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” military policy. “No. I did not support the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’” Isakson said. Despite several bickering children present in the crowd, Isakson answered the multifaceted questions, speaking with fluent fervor, with the acquired

Quotable “If nothing else, I can be a bum on a beach.” -Joseph Dumford, senior theater major

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knowledge of a long-term servant of the people. Immigration, Libya, obesity and pollution, among others, were topics covered. In all of these, the senator was adamant to express what he believed. The war in Afghanistan was a major topic as the senator expressed his concerns. “It’s a sticky wicky, and it’s a tough issue, but it’s got to be solved,” he said. “We could stay there for another 10 years and it wouldn’t be any different.” When an inquiry came up pertaining to immigration and the legal acquisition of U.S. citizenship, Isakson was bluntly honest. “Probably the most incendiary topic you could get into in public,” he said. “You should do things the way the law says to do them.” He mentioned an expedited route to citizenship could be acquired through service in the military, as 15 percent of the military are non-U.S. citizens.

News

Inside

Guide Dog Foundation chapter on campus........2 Smartphone app connects students......................2

Features

Art Tank collaboration with TWLOHA................7 Joseph Dumford profile............................................7

Sports

Women’s tennis takes four titles........................10 Golf finishes fourth in final tournament............11 Community News........................................5 Leisure..................................................................9

“It’s a sticky wicky, and it’s a touchy issue, but it’s got to be solved. We could stay there for another 10 years and it wouldn’t be any different.” Johnny Isakson, Georgia senator

“It was a great privilege to have Senator Isakson on campus,” said SGA President Evan Karanovich. “His willingness to visit with us demonstrates his sincere desire to hear and understand the issues first-hand from his constituents.” Addressing unemployment, the senator said he spends a lot of time “working with the government on economical development.” Currently, he is attempting

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Number Crunch

$10,000 The amount of money the Georgia College Student Activity Budget Committee allocated to improve the conditions of the intramural fields. See page 11 for more.

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Helping hounds lend a paw By the Numbers:

Seeing eye dog training

Jessica Hayman / Photographer Carly Angelucci, sophomore mass communication major, trains her guide dog, Spice, in Arts & Sciences. Angelucci established the first chapter of the Guide Dog Foundation on campus in the beginning of Fall 2011.

Student establishes Guide Dog Foundation chapter Jessica Hayman Staff Writer The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has provided guide dogs for over 60 years to the visually impaired in need of assistance with their everyday lives. A local chapter of the Guide Dog Founda-

tion was established at the beginning of the Fall 2011 school year and can be accessed through The GIVE Center. Carly Angelucci, sophomore mass communication major, is the founder of the Guide Dog Foundation at Georgia College. All applicants must register with The GIVE Center, and in order to become a part of the Guide Dog Foundation, one must go through a series of interviews and training sessions.

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Hours is the amount of time the puppy has to be with its trainer per day

Weeks old is the age in which the trainer will receive the puppy

Once the applicant “I had worn out has been accepted, it takes about two a lot of other to six months to re- options that the ceive a puppy. chool had to ofTrainers receive the puppies at fer, and I wanted 7-weeks-old. The something new.” trainer will house, care for and train the puppy until it is 14-months-old. This Carly Angelucci is when the guide dogs are assigned sophomore mass to their companion communication they were trained to assist. Training a puppy for the Guide Dog Foundation is a full-time job. The puppy must be with its trainer 16 to 20 hours a day and is to be left on its own for the remaining hours. Every trainer receives eight hours of community service per day. All vet visits and other expenses are paid for by the Foundation; the only costs to the volunteer are that of food and toys. Angelucci wanted a different option when it came to community service offered at GC. “I had worn out a lot of other options that the school had to offer, and I wanted something

new,” Angelucci said. Angelucci has been informally training dogs for five years. In October of 2010, in her freshman year of college, she joined up with the Guide Dog Foundation. After months of waiting, Angelucci received her new puppy, Spice, a purebred Golden Retriever. Spice is now 12 weeks old and is quickly accelerating in her training. She can be seen around campus wearing her yellow vest that informs the public that she is a working dog in training for the Guide Dog Foundation. As a part of the puppy curriculum for training the guide dogs, there are certain guidelines and rules the trainer must follow. One of the hardest rules is not allowing other people to pet or play with the dog while it is working. Angelucci has learned to handle people wishing to pet Spice and, according to her, she deals with it as politely as possible. “If you see her (Spice) on campus, and she doesn’t have her work vest on, feel free to come and play with her,” Angelucci said. For those interested in becoming a part of the Guide Dog Foundation at GC, the first step is to sign up with The GIVE Center as a volunteer. Once applicants have been approved, they

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Shades of Green showcases sustainable businesses Brennan Meagher Staff Writer Students may notice the world of business is getting a little greener these days thanks to the third annual Shades of Green event, which kicked off on Sept. 30 and lasted until Oct. 7. The event is a yearly sustainability initiative put together by the College of Business. Gerri McCord, career advisor for the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, is a founding board member for the event. She believes that there is a lot students can learn throughout this week. “Companies are becoming a lot more environmentally friendly. There will be a growing need for employees who can support these sustainable business practices,” McCord said. “This is a great opportunity to introduce students to a new career path. Accordingly, who better to network with than professionals currently working in the field.” Shades of Green attempts to cover a broad spectrum of sustainability. Some issues that are focused on include sustainability within the transportation and health sectors. All are invited to attend the events associated with Shades of Green, particularly business executives, business managers, faculty, staff, students, government officials, planners and community members. Dean of the J. Whitney Bunting College of

Business, Matthew Liao-Troth, encouraged people to attend events throughout the week. Shades of Green kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 30, on the front porch of Atkinson with a proclamation on behalf of the mayor by City Planner Mike Couch. It was declared Shades of Green Day. The following day, Friday, Sept. 30, there was a forum in Macon entitled Size Six Stiletto Heel & a Pair of Birkenstocks. At this forum were four female executives who worked in sustainable careers. The forum discussed various topics: urban design and transportation planning, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification and integration of natural and built environments and careers. In order to keep with the theme of sustainability, an organic meal was served and all utensils were biodegradable. This particular event was by invitation only. One aspect of the week-long event was the fact that speakers came from all over the country, as far as California and Michigan. Several speakers, traveling from far away, could have been expensive, however, this is not the case. “Every speaker is coming on their own time and finances,” McCord stated. On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1, the Bi

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Brennan Meagher / Photographer Blaine Daenen, senior management major, discusses sustainability within the transportation sector with Valvoline representatives.

Smartphone app to connect students to campus Noelle Brooks Contributing Writer By spring 2012, Georgia College will be launching a smartphone application incorporating essential campus information normally accessed only from a computer. The project has been at the forefront of Evan Karanovich’s goals as SGA President, and now that GC has gotten a contract with Blackboard Mobile, the plan has been set into motion. “Technology needs to be at the students’ fingertips,” Karanovich said. “This ease of access will make their lives easier.” The application will model similar programs offered at schools such as Stanford and Duke and will be a larger application made up of different smaller applications. These “sub-applications” will include myCats and GeorgiaVIEW and a campus directory, as well as information about news, events and athletics on campus. The athletics component will even provide score updates during a sporting event. “The idea is to just have a portal where students can go to everything,” Karanovich said. The incorporation of myCats and GeorgiaVIEW will help students to manage

class information, contact classmates and professors, review degree and graduation information and even add and drop classes all from their mobile device. Other components such as the campus directory will incorporate technological efforts that have already begun on campus. One such effort is the use of quick response codes on fliers and posters on campus to give students additional information on their electronic devices. By scanning these codes, students will get contact and location information about different departments and professors on their phones. “It all goes back to accessibility,” Karanovich said. “Although Georgia College is small … so much is being able to be done on our phone and it would be a shame not to use it to its fullest potential.” There will also be an incorporation of applications other organizations have created, such as SNAP and the Career Center application. As as developments in technology occur, the application will grow and expand with it. “It’s a fluid app,” said Kyle Brogdon, director of publications and marketing. “The launch is in January, (but it) won’t be the final app. It will constantly change … we won’t be locked into an old version.”

This means that more features can be included in the future based on students’ needs. “A meal plan would be nice,” said senior community health major Jared Holmes. “It would be good to know what type of foods we’re having for lunch or dinner ahead of time.” There is also a hope that the application can eventually be used in place of the Bobcat Card. However, implementing this will require a complete overhaul of the current system. Once the application has been in place for a while, it will become easier to discover what is needed and expand accordingly. “If we didn’t have something, we would almost be letting a great opportunity pass us by,” Karanovich said. Ultimately, the focus is on student connections on campus. “I think it will help grow our tight-knit community,” Brogdon said. “I think being informed is vital to maintaining our community … it’s very important that we utilize all available technology to make life as easy as possible for our university community.”

At a Glance: Smartphone Application In Spring 2012 the university will be launching an application with essential campus information. The application will be made up of different smaller applications including MyCats and GeorgiaVIEW. The launch of the application will take place in January but it will not be the ﬁnal application, which will change with technology updates.

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The Colonnade Wellness

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Caitlin Renn / Staff Photographer (Top) The track is one of the newly-added features at the new Wellness and Recreation Center. (Left) The rock wall stands at the entrance of the center. (Right) The biometric scanner will serve allow students to enter the building.

“Whenever you go to use the facility you’ll have to put your thumbprint in biometrically, so what they’re going to do is get everybody’s thumbprint and register you in the system.” The way the system works will eliminate the use of the student Bobcat Card. “When you put your finger down, your picture will come up on the screen and we will know that you’re a current student. So you won’t have to bring your Bobcat Card,” Terrell said. “That’s the beauty of this, you just walk in and you won’t need anything.” During the days of registration, the building will be available for an open house of sorts. Coordinated with Family Day on campus, students and their families will be able to visit the WRC to check out the facility and amenities. The rock wall, indoor soccer field/hockey rink and natatorium, complete with diving boards, a jacuzzi and spectator seating, will certainly be highlights for visitors. “Potential Georgia College students can see the building, and we can possibly use that as

3 “What we’re calling ‘Open House’ is really a low-key thing; we want students to register or community members might come by.”

Dave Terrell, director of wellness programs a tool to finalize their decision to come to Georgia College,” Rosenberger said. The open house will mainly serve as an opportunity for students to register and allow various sports teams to be introduced to the facility. “What we’re calling ‘Open House’ is really a low-key thing; we want students to register and employees or community members might come by. We’re going to have some activities going on, like our sport clubs will be playing and practicing,” Terrell said. “The Swim Cats, the ice hockey team, the soccer team, the wom-

en’s volleyball team – there are about a dozen – will come in to do some activities so people can see some activity in the building. It won’t be open for regular use until the next Monday.” Junior psychology major Brent Osborne looks forward to the WRC’s opening. “I’m excited about the splashline and the jacuzzi and the rock walls. I’ll definitely be using the facility a lot. I think it’s going to help establish GC, and I feel like having a recreation center will make us more legitimized,” Osborne said. The Wellness Depot serves as the current facility for students to exercise, and the opening of the WRC will not, for the time being, affect the Depot. “The Depot is going to stay open for a while. Originally it was scheduled to be open for a year and evaluated annually, but it’s being looked at for some other uses,” Terrell said. The campus is heavily anticipating the opening of the WRC and Rosenberger feels it will not disappoint. “The building is about ready to go. Everybody’s going to love it; we’re excited,” Rosenberger said.

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Joes

market for a yogurt shop in Milledgeville, but there was not a market for two yogurt shops three doors apart. A full-service Einstein Bros. Bagels was considered for the space, but was ultimately not chosen because of the café already present on campus. “We are leaning, right now, toward a Dunkin’ Donuts,” Cullars said. “They have a pretty extensive menu with sandwiches and different things.” Cullars met with representatives from Dunkin’ Donuts on Oct. 4 to show them the available space and discuss options. The company’s representatives are in the process of making a proposal for the university, which will take a few weeks. No matter what business is chosen to open, it will take time for it to be ready to serve the community. Time will be needed for design work, bidding out the construction work and then time

Continued from page 1 new setup there will be a contractual arrangement between the college and the business that goes there.” This new arrangement will allow the university to have more control over what is being done with the new business that replaces Jittery Joe’s. As far as the business that will be opening tentatively in the Spring Semester, Cullars says they have looked at many options. “Freshëns was our top choice, Freshëns yogurts, smoothies and more,” Cullars said. “That was the original choice – in fact we were ready to move forward with Freshens and ready to sign a contract with them when we conﬁrmed with Frank Pendergast that Yoforia is coming.” According to Cullars, options were weighed and the decision was made that there was a

Senator

Continued from page 1 to add a balanced budget amendment to the constitution before Dec. 23. Polishing off the same question, the senator proffered some advice for the collegiate crowd: “If you depend on yourself, you’re going to make a lot better decisions,” he said. Entering the political ﬁeld in 1974, Isakson served 17 years in the Georgia legislature. He also served two years as the chairman of the Georgia Board of Education. Isakson was elected to the U.S. House of

Hounds

Continued from page 2 interview with Carly Angelucci who will make the decision whether or not the applicant will be a suitable trainer. It is important that people understand that this is not just about getting a pet, but training a guide dog that will eventually be given to someone who will depend on this dog for everything. Applicants must be comfortable around

Representatives in 1999. In 2004, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, and in 2010 reelected. Following the meeting, the senator’s press secretary, Maria Gordon, directed him to an interview with WMGT 41, as well as GCTV. “The student input was fantastic,” he said in the WMGT 41 interview. “I love Georgia College and I love Milledgeville.” Since Aug. 5, Senator Isakson has been hosting town hall meetings across Georgia to speak directly with his constituents, and develop a ﬁrst-hand relationship. “Pick up the phone and call me anytime,” the senator said. “Your opinion matters.”

“I think it is a fantastic organization for Georgia College.” Bethany Oxford junior exercise science animals, and conﬁdent in themselves and their training abilities. For those applicants who don’t know a lot about training a dog, Angelucci’s

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for the construction to take place. Though Cullars believes the actual construction portion will not take more than two weeks, the entire process will take two to three months to be completed. Renovations and all of the permanent equipment installed will be paid for by Auxiliary Services and is expected to cost between $150,000 and $200,000 to fully outﬁt the space. After the construction is completed and the new business is in place, it will be operated by Sodexo. A new business and new management will be in place, but customers might see the same faces working behind the counter. It is a goal of Auxiliary Services to give the workers who worked at Jittery Joe’s the option of working at the new business if they want to continue.

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Continued from page 2 cycling Club of Milledgeville and Georgia Forestry presented “Ride for the Green of It,” a four-mile bike ride at Bartram Forest. The bicycle ride highlighted the beauty of nature and alternative forms of transportation. Senior marketing major Courtney Kennedy helped to organize the event. “I think the event went really well, although there were not as many participants as we had hoped for,” Kennedy said. “If we could do things differently, I would have started promot-

By the Numbers: Jittery Joe’s

14 Of October is the date that Jittery Joe’s is expected to close its doors

150,000 Dollars is the approximate cost of the renovations and all the permanent equipment to be installed to outﬁt the space

ing the event a lot earlier and possibly having a promotion table at bike events held throughout the year in Milledgeville to spread more awareness to those who enjoy biking.” Senior marketing major Michael Chase was present at Ride for the Green of It. “I’m glad Shades of Green is highlighting sustainable businesses and alternative transportation because it’s something that I have always been interested in,” Chase said. Other events throughout the week include a display of Valvoline’s sustainable oil processing system, a women’s leadership forum, an art display and a panel about sustainability of the food supply.

advice is to “not let that discourage you.” There will be training sessions once a month in Athens, Ga., and Angelucci is always available for questions and additional training. “I think it is a fantastic organization for Georgia College,” said junior exercise science major Bethany Oxford. “I think it will be very popular among the students, and I really admire anyone who takes the time to train these dogs. The cause is great, and I’m happy Georgia College will be taking part in it.”

JESSICA HAYMAN / PHOTOGRAPHER Spice, a Guide Dog Foundation pup, works at a training activity to learn appropriate guide dog behavior. Spice is the ﬁrst dog to be a part of the Georgia College chapter of the Guide Dog Foundation.

JESSICA HAYMAN / PHOTOGRAPHER Angelucci volunteers her time training Spice. According to Guide Dog Foundation policy, Angelucci must spend 16 to 20 hours a day with the dog in training and leave him alone for the remaining hours.

SGA

Continued from page 1 campus, in order to accommodate as many students as possible. “We want to put a face to our name,” said SGA President Evan Karanovich. Many issues were discussed at the ﬁrst meeting. Interested students and SGA ofﬁcers gathered in Wells Hall to voice their opinions and answer questions. Among these concerns were the new Wellness and Recreation Center and the future of the Wellness Depot. Although it is not decided yet, SGA explained that they would like the Wellness Depot to be used for extra meeting space

for organizations and clubs, since more space is always needed. Parking, a major concern for most students, was also brought to SGA’s attention at the meeting. Although it is a frustrating problem on campus and at the dorms, the ofﬁcers explained their helpless position. There are enough parking spaces for every student at the college; however, they are not all in the most convenient locations. It is impossible to accommodate each and every student at the same time, according to SGA. Another popular issue was slow Internet speed. Due to the large number of students on the same server at the same time, it is often dif-

“We are bringing SGA to the students. It makes it easier for students to get in touch with us about their suggestions or concerns.” Marcie Hunter, SGA press secretary

ficult for students to get the fast Internet speed they need. This can affect students in many ways, including their grades, if the Internet doesn’t work well enough for them to get their homework finished. SGA is open to all student’s concerns and takes the time to explain their reasoning behind their decisions. “I think this is a great way to improve the student government,” said freshman economics major Malcom Nunn. “I come to the meetings because I hope to be involved in SGA next year.” SGA officials are also available for questions and concerns via Facebook and Twitter

Community PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT 2

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LUCY

September 24 at 4:21 a.m. Officer Smith was dispatched to Bell Hall in reference to an unresponsive male, according to Public Safety. The male was laying face down on the front porch and finally awakened after Officer Denna and Officer Smith lifted him off the ground and placed him in a chair. The male was asked several times where he lived to which he replied, “Lucy.” The male had blood shot eyes, slurred speech and the strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. He was placed under arrest for underage possession of alcohol and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department.

PUTTING OUT THE FIRE

WRONG TIME TO DRINK

September 23 at 2:21 a.m. Officer Denna and several Milledgeville Police officers arrived at Hancock and Wayne streets in reference to an extremely intoxicated male, according to Public Safety. The male had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, blood shot eyes and slurred speech. The male admitted to drinking throughout the night and suddenly pulled out a flask during the conversation and attempted to open it. Officer Denna immediately confiscated the flask and poured out the alcoholic beverage. The male was placed under arrest, transported to the Milledgeville Police Department and cited for underage possession of alcohol.

October 7, 2011 • Editor, Vanessa Whited

September 23 at 2:19 a.m. Sgt. Baker observed a male crossing the street at Hancock and Wilkinson streets carrying a silver fire extinguisher, according to Public Safety. Contact was made with the male, who said he was downtown celebrating his 19th birthday when he picked up the fire extinguisher from the sidewalk in front of a downtown business. The male was escorted back to the business where personnel stated the fire extinguisher looked like theirs. The male had an odor of alcohol coming from him and swayed while standing. He tested positive for alcohol on a breathalyzer, was placed under arrest and charged with underage possession of alcohol. No charge for theft by taking was pursued.

DRINKING IN THE CAR

LIGHTS OUT

GOT YOUR BACK

September 19 11:59 p.m. Officer Denna was dispatched to the Foundation Hall parking lot in reference to suspicious persons in a vehicle with open containers, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Denna made contact with the person who filed the complaint, who identified the vehicle in the parking lot. Officer Denna observed a male and a female in the back of the vehicle. They got out of the vehicle and approached Officers Denna and Smith. Officer Smith could detect alcohol on the male’s breath. Officer Denna made contact with the female, who was still in the back seat of the vehicle. The female had an odor of alcohol coming from her breath and slurred speech. When questioned about the alcohol, the female admitted to drinking earlier in the evening with alcohol provided by the male. The male and female were both placed under arrest and transported to the Milledgeville Police Department for processing. The male was cited for providing alcohol to a minor and the female was cited for underage possession.

September 24 at 2:17 a.m. Officer Denna observed a vehicle on Greene and Wayne streets with no headlights, according to Public Safety. Officer Denna initiated a traffic stop and made contact with a male. The male said he was just moving his vehicle so he would not get a ticket in the morning, and did not realize his headlights were off. The male admitted to being under the influence of alcohol and Officer Denna could detect the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. The male registered a .149 on a breathalyzer, and was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the Milledgeville Polie Department and issued citations for driving under the influence and headlight requirements.

September 23 at 2:40 a.m. Ofﬁcer Purvis was dispatched to a downtown business to assist Sgt. Baker with suspicious individuals, according to Public Safety. Ofﬁcer Purvis arrived and observed a male arguing with Sgt. Baker about arresting his friend. Several attempts were made to calm the male down, but he refused. He was arrested and charged with public drunkenness. The case was turned over to the Student Judicial Board.*

BY THE NUMBERS 1 Damaged frat house

Smoking device found

WHAT’S HAPPENING Monday, October 10 All day

Fall Break (no classes)

Tuesday, October 11 All day

Fall Break (no classes)

Wednesday, October 12 All day

Times Talk (Beeson Hall)

Thursday, October 13 9 a.m. 12 a.m.

Enterprise: Management Trainee Interviews (Lanier Hall 232) Last day to drop a course without academic penalty

Friday, October 14 7 p.m.

Harry Potter movie night: The Deathly Hallows Part 2 (Front Campus)

Saturday, October 15 All day

Fallfest (Front Campus, Russell Auditorium)

Monday, October 17 12 p.m.

Salary Negotiation Workshop (Lanier Hall 232)

Tuesday, October 18 All day 11 a.m.

GEICO Corporate & Leadership Development Program Interviews (Lanier Hall 232) Bras for a Cause Fundraiser (Front Campus)

Thursday, October 20 All day 12 p.m.

Times Talk (Beeson Hall) Communications Internship Search (Lanier Hall 232)

Thursday, October 20 12 - 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m.

Big Greek Give kickoff (Front Campus) “Reﬂexive Teaching: Confronting the Complexities” (Kilpatrick 221) Bobcat Madness (Centennial Center)

NOTE: If you would like to see any events incorporated on the calendar, please send them to colonnadenews@gcsu.edu.

Opinion

October 7, 2011• Editor-in-Chief, Bobbi Otis

Our Voice

Thunder&Lightning by

Zach Keepers

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27 weeks, remains steady at 6 million people. Now, I know that’s probably pretty depressing for GC students, but there’s hope, and there are tons of opportunities and resources available to the students here on campus; you just need to get up and be proactive about your future. Visit the Career Center website and register for Career Connection, where they will keep you informed about all the upcoming job fairs, internship fairs and other great opportunities. The Career Center also offers two great opportunities for students; the Backpack-to-Briefcase Career Development Series and the Intern Ready Certificate Program. Attend workshops to prepare yourself for interviews, receive help perfecting your resume and learn more about graduate programs offered at GC in Milledgeville, Macon and Warner Robins. The Career Center can also help you find internships and jobs, so make sure you register for Career Connection to stay up-todate on all the events. Don’t forget about your professors. They’re great sources of information and can guide you in the right direction. Talk to them after class, visit them during their office hours or even schedule a time to meet with

Ways to avoid unemployment Times are tough. Jobs are scarce. With the new employment statistics for September 2011 becoming available on Oct. 7, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, it is important for Georgia College students, especially those expecting to graduate within the next few semesters, to reﬂect and evaluate the current economic state. It is even more important for students to learn how to deal with this dismal economic situation. Here are a few facts: The U.S. unemployment rate hasn’t changed much since January, remaining around 9.1 percent. There are roughly 14 million unemployed people. The unemployment rates for adult men are at 8.9 percent, for adult women, 8 percent and for teenagers, 25.4 percent. The long-term unemployment rate, those jobless for over

them. Chances are your professors have lots of experience in the career field in which you are interested and have a few connections in the field that they might be willing to share with you. Your professors are here to help you acquire the skills you need to succeed in your career field of choice. Use them. Update your social media skills. If you don’t already have a Twitter account, create one. More and more companies and professionals are using Twitter to post open job positions and internships. Stay up-to-date on all the events of your favorite organizations. Also, check out LinkedIn, if you haven’t already. LinkedIn is a place for you to put your resume, activities, achievements and even a professional portrait for potential bosses to look at. Also, you can check out the resume of people in the career field you may admire and look up to. Last but not least, find a mentor. This may sound intimidating, but it’s worth it. Find someone in your profession that you admire and look up to, then contact them. Ask them for guidance, tips on how to succeed in that profession, or ask to shadow them for a day to see what it’s really like to work for that company or to work in that position.

Procrastination, PowerPoint skills essential STEVE HOLBERT Even though the semester’s half way over, some students still haven’t learned to quickly and efﬁciently prepare presentations last minute without having a mental breakdown or embarrassing themselves before their peers. Procrastination is a lifelong skill utilized at least twice in every professional career that should be mastered by the ﬁrst month of college, if not high school. Most undergraduates try

to avoid procrastination because of chronic panic attacks or a false air of superiority, but this truly American practice is, within itself, an art. The first step to a successful lastminute presentation is convincing an instructor the project is vital to academia and without these five precious minutes the collegiate world will implode. This task is easily accomplished by playing to the professor’s personal agenda. If the teacher holds a doctorate from studying the homoerotic pottery of Norway, then the presentation, whether it’s on butterflies or the Middle Passage, should include something about questionable vases. Quoting the instructor’s thesis is a tad extreme, but using their grad

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Protests occupy Wall Street SUBMITTED BY KAHLIM BARCLAY Sept. 17, 2011, is a date to which the average American attributes no particular signiﬁcance; however, on this date, something grand began to form on the streets of New York City. Slowly but surely, the beginning of a massive protest against corruption began. Thousands of individuals set up camp, and gathered to stand against corporate corruption and the ever-growing gap between rich and poor. Since that September day, the sentiment accompanying the movement has grown, blossoming into a powerful force that is slowly gaining the attention of the media worldwide. In less than three weeks the protests, known as Occupy Wall Street, have grown from the humble 2,000 to the over 20,000 that stood together on Oct 1, 2011. They call themselves the 99 percent, the working class of society that owns a mere 75 percent of the wealth com-

SUBMITTED BY JONATHAN SAVITSKE Over the past few weeks, groups of people across the country have begun a series of protests known as Occupy Wall Street. Occupy Wall Street is the name these individuals have given themselves to project their intentions, to quite literally stop the economy and set up a liberal dictatorship. I know, I must sound like a right-wing nut right now, but really, this is what the intent of this group is. They are citing grievances against the American people that have been caused by, you guessed it, Wall Street and corporations. To them, the reason for the current economic peril that this country is engulfed in is due to the free market and big business. Last week I wrote about the advantages of Reaganomics and mer-

pared to the 1 percent that owns a hefty twenty-ﬁve. The 99 percent, motivated by the growing economic inequality of the world, news of the faltering global economy and climbing unemployment rates have inspired a wave of protests that have begun to spread across the continental U.S. I, for one, welcome this new-found passion within the hearts of these citizens. Finally, we are able to see Americans exercising one of their most precious constitutional rights: the right to assembly. For too long, Americans have sat idly by, watching as their tax dollars are used to provide bail-outs to some of the most corrupt institutions in our society. For too long, the grievances of the people have gone unheard, lost to the wind as if only a whisper. Now, ﬁnally, the people are standing up and making their voices heard. These protests are only the beginning, as the “99 percent” of Occupy Wall Street have inspired more demonstrations set to kick off mid October in

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ject. Instead of boring circles, use the French flag, Chaucer’s face, or tears to represent the numerous moments of self doubt and depression students encounter between midnight and 8:00 a.m. When the presentation is finished, the key to convincing a professor the procrastinated project is publicationworthy lies in the presenter’s outfit. If someone shows up with a well researched, well prepared presentation in gym shorts and backwards cap, he will inevitably fail. However, a vest, tie, and American flag pin can turn any classroom project into a professional conference. Statistics show female students who wear business skirts are less likely to use contrac-

its of small government, so I won’t delve into that again. What I will say is that this group consists of idealistic Americans ranging from seasoned academics to simple bush hippies. They envision a nanny state where the government takes care of their every whim. Their message of “take from the rich and give to the poor” does not resonate with the average middle class American. They want more taxes and more government handouts. This is a classic example of government plunder where money is stolen from hard working Americans and violates one of our basic rights that we as individuals in a free country have: the right to do with our money (that we make) as we wish, and the right to private property. If you are an average, intelligent American who actually looks at the facts, you have to be disgusted with this absolutely ridiculous “Occupy Wall Street” sideshow.

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tions, while male students who wear business skirts can use any word in their arsenal. To succeed, one need only look the part and shave his or her legs. Although some consider these tips common sense, these three steps can take any presentation from ordinary to extraordinary. If any student is still wary of last minute presentations because of the unﬂattering stereotype, just look at every professor in America. 98% of teachers pull at least one all-nighter a year to prepare for classes, seminars or symposia. The other 2 percent have tenure.

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October 7, 2011• Editor, Lauren Davidson

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Students face challenges of finding parking, while commuting daily Katie LeVan Staff Writer Driving to campus has quickly proven to be a difficult and frustrating endeavor for many students commuting to Georgia College. Facing the challenge of finding a parking spot and making it to class on time is common concern among commuters. “I think I spend as much money (on gas) getting to campus as I do looking for a parking spot,” said Michael Clanahan, who is working toward his master’s in public administration. Clanahan commutes from his home located near the Milledgeville airport. He estimates that it takes 15 to 20 minutes, including traffic, to commute to campus. “I normally come here in the middle of the day and will be here four to five hours,” Clanahan said. “The worst part is driving around looking for a parking space. You only have a certain time of the day you know you will find a parking spot.”

Clanahan graduated from GC in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in business management. While working toward his undergraduate degree, Clanahan lived in The Village and in The Bellamy. “I miss being able to walk to class,” Clanahan said. “I plan on moving closer to campus. If not next semester, then summer or fall of next year.” As a member of the cheerleading team, Clanahan not only commutes to class, but to practice as well. Clanahan’s commute looks like a short drive compared to the hour and 45 minute commute of Marvin Guelce, who is working on his MBA in healthcare management. Guelce commutes from Atlanta to Milledgeville once a week. “I work at a corporate Banana Republic in Atlanta,” Guelce said. “I commute so I can keep my job and not have to worry about paying rent in Milledgeville.” Guelce usually doesn’t face parking issues when he commutes from Atlanta to Milledgeville because he is able to stay at a friend’s place and walk to class from

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there. Like Clanahan, Guelce also received his undergraduate degree from GC. Guelce expressed his thoughts about the effects of commuting on his social life. “I feel a little detached from campus life,” Guelce said. “I feel like it’s strictly a student relationship now. Most of my friends still live in Milledgeville, I miss the social life.” Although Guelce is busy balancing school and work, he still manages to find time to stay involved by playing on the intramural flag football team. Some feel parking is the biggest issue commuters face. “The parking is the worst part about commuting,” said Meri Phillips, a senior psychology major who commutes from Macon. “I’ve gotten three tickets in the last week,” Phillips said. “I’ll leave early to get to school and there will be no commuter spots available. I’ll park in a two hour parking spot, but I have back to back classes so I can’t move my car.”

Marvin Guelce, who is working towards his MBA in healthcare management, drives a total of 90.69 miles to campus every week. Micheal Clanahan, who is working towards his master’s in public administration, drives a total of 6.72 miles each day to get to campus for class and cheerleading practice. Meri Phillips, who is a senior psychology major drives a total of approximately 33.75 miles from Macon.

‘Living Your Story’

Aubrie Sofala Senior Reporter Since the age of 5, Joseph Dumford knew he wanted to be an actor. However, the senior theater major and recent lead character in “Life is Mostly Straws” hesitated before making the leap when entering Georgia College. “I didn’t think it was an actual option because a lot of people go to college, get a business degree and go out and do business,” Dumford said. Dumford started out majoring in business and soon found out it wasn’t the right fit. He lasted a full semester in business and swiftly switched to majoring in theater. “I said, ‘You know what? I’m going to actually go for it and be an actor,’” Dumford said about switching majors. “If nothing else, I can be a bum on a beach.” He has worked on numerous plays before, including the GC production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” going into auditions for “Life is Mostly Straws,” Dumford was focused on his goal. “I went in really wanting David because he was the lead,” Dumford said. Dumford “But once I got it, I was more enthralled with the character – it’s a character I’ve never played before and it’s incredibly different than what I’ve played before.” Dumford faced challenges with the character of David, mostly due to the vast age difference between himself and the character, who is 40 years old. Iona Pendergast, director of “Life is Mostly Straws” and adjunct professor, aided Dumford in perfecting his character. “Dumford stands out as someone I sincerely enjoyed getting to know,” Pendergast said. “Joe is an inspiring student because he never showed his frustration when I relentlessly pushed him, though he sometimes responded with a seemingly sarcastic smile – the point was that he always responded.” Dumford says Pendergast helped with commonly used techniques such as emotional recall, which he used when playing his character. He also says that dissecting the script and taking 20 to 30 minutes to work one line out really made the difference in the quality of the acting. “Iona’s intelligence has been really instrumental in helping me get through this,” Dumford said. This production is relatively small compared to others Dumford has been in. Dumford believes this allows for a more intimate cast – which he enjoys. “I feel like the communication is stronger,” Dumford said. “When you have a big cast, there tends to be people who break up into groups and this process has been these four people, myself included, and that was that.” Jordan Hale, senior theater major who played Noah, worked closely with Dumford. Hale and Dumford were even told to bond, to help strengthen the relationships of not only the characters but between themselves. “It has been great working with him. He’s a really good guy to work with and his talent is there too,” Hale said. “It made my job easier, working with someone like him.” Balancing school and theater has been difficult for Dumford, with rehearsal every day lasting from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Cheslsey Hinkel/ Staff Photographer (Left and right): In congruence with the Fears versus Dreams theme of the Art Tank/ TWLOHA exhibition, a fears board and a dreams board were set up so that visitors to the art show could contribute their own fears and dreams. (Middle): Amanda Hanson, sophmore double art and marketing major, gazes at a representational piece in the Art Tank/ TWLOHA exhibition.

Art Tank Collaborates with TWLOHA on Art Exhibition Chelsey Hinkel Staff Writer Art Tank, a creatively-geared student organization, has paired up with To Write Love On Her Arms to put on an exhibition in conjunction with national mental health awareness week. The creative power of Art Tank combined with the overall thematic idea of “Living Your Story” will boast artwork that tells the stories of many different students’ struggles. TWLOHA will specifically be participating in a fears versus dreams installation where students, faculty and community can write down their biggest fears and dreams. As part of the “Living Your Story” theme TWLOHA is exploring the idea of how a person’s biggest fears can limit or hold her back from living out her dreams. “Art is one way to speak volumes without having to use any words at all,” said Abby Gibson, Master of Arts in teaching graduate and TWLOHA president. “Art has such a powerful way of moving people and making it easier to relate their own story to the emotions that are displayed in these pieces. The goal of the exhibition is primarily to get art out to the community. Art Tank is an organization of students from very diverse

backgrounds and often non-art and participants from Art Tank majors, according to Megan Sul- have created art for the installalivan, former Art Tank president tion based on their own personal and senior studio art major. The stories. The visual representagroup prides itself not only in tion of a story becomes the artart-making but also in creating ist’s story while also relating to a friendly, open community that the audience’s story. The fact encourages expression and the that all types of art are welcome also builds sharing of artison this idea tic ideas. “Art is one way to “Art Tank of storytelling. has great access speak volumes with“Each to talented art- out having to use any ists capable of painting is unique engaging people words at all. Art has in the way with personal, such a powerful way each visual stories,” of moving people and that Sullivan said. person has a unique “Art Tank is making it easier to c o l l a b o r a t i n g relate their own story story,” said in this event Ashleigh Greba, TWbecause it can to the emotions that LOHA treabecome really are displayed in these dangerous if we surer and junior gendon’t bring these pieces. ” eral busipersonal struggles to light. I major. Abby Gibson, ness know that self“This inmutilation hapTWLOHA president s t a l l a t i o n pens, but you will explore never hear anythe concept one talking about it. It becomes of someone’s biggest fear versus almost taboo if we don’t talk their biggest dreams, and hopeabout it.” fully see that the two are closely Being able to tap into these connected. The only thing getvery creative resources through ting in the way of a dream is members and word-of-mouth on fear.” From the standpoint of To Art Tank’s behalf has allowed for a really strong networking col- Write Love On Her Arms, the laboration with TWLOHA. With exhibition revolves entirely the installation revolving around around bringing attention to each “Living Your Story”, the artists person’s struggles and triumphs

to emphasize the importance of each individual’s story. Both Art Tank students and TWLOHA students will be submitting work for the event in all different mediums. Because many of the pieces will be highly representational, the chance to connect with one of the pieces increases on a personal level. “TWLOHA strives to be a voice of hope on campus and to let students know they are not alone and their struggles are important,” Gibson said. “Through sharing these stories with others, it creates an awareness to others who may be struggling and unable to tell their stories.” “The visual arts are really powerful in their ability to engage the students and community,” said Chad Lawrence, Art Tank president and senior studio art major. “Seeing other people live out their stories could help someone to live out their own.” The exhibition will take place Oct. 3-7 in the Art Fix Gallery located in Wooten Garner. Students will be able to view the art during normal operation hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be a grand opening taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. in the same location where all students are encouraged to come out and participate. For more information on TWLOHA visit their website at www.TWLOHA.com.

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ctober is the month for pumpkins, whether it is carving pumpkins, drinking pumpkin spice lattes, eating pumpkin bread or snacking on some roasted pumpkin seeds. Although pumpkins are delicious and fun to decorate and carve, there are some things that need to be avoided. So, what to do with your pumpkin? Here are a few things not to do: · Don’t eat a pumpkin that has been carved as a jack-o-lantern. · Don’t choose a tiny pumpkin if you are planning on making a jack-o-lantern. The smaller the pumpkin, the more difficult it is to carve. · Don’t choose a pumpkin that has a lot of bruises or soft spots. Try to choose a pumpkin with a lighter color; these pumpkins are easier to carve. · Don’t throw away the pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted to make a delicious and healthy snack. · Don’t leave the pumpkin outside in direct sunlight all day. The pumpkin will rot faster and probably produce a potent smell.

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thought it was the best Reader’s Theatre we’ve ever had.” Reader’s Theatre is a narration of a play The second installation to the Visiting without full stage sets, full costumes or Writers Series, put on by the Department memorization. “The reader’s play is a very hard to pull of English and Rhetoric, kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 27, with visiting playwright off,” explains Lammon, “I thought the Micheal Wright. Bringing along with him play must have been a very good play to a rough draft of his newest play-in-the- be appealing as a Reader’s Theatre.” Muschell says Wright did something making, Wright gave students a chance to act out and discuss the play, “Orphans of unusual that visiting playwrights generally avoid. the Storm.” “Usually when I invite a playwright, The play is “loosely based on a woman I was involved with in the 60s,” Wright they send me a play, but his was brand said. “The parents got killed accidentally new. It is really so raw and usually a writer leaving the two children to figure it out, doesn’t like to expose to the public someboth of them not doing well with mental thing not so crafted,” Muschell said. However, the audistability. The play is kind ence thoroughly enof an exploration of that, “Usually when I invite joyed Wright’s newest very indirect.” Wright, applied as- a playwright they send work. Sophomore crimisociate professor of crenal justice major Caroative writing, theater and me a play, but his was line Martin says it was film at the University of brand new. It was rean “interesting play; I Tulsa, has been working ally so raw and usudefinitely would come in theater for 50 years, to see the second act.” mostly as a playwright ally a writer doesn’t Freshman biolfor the past 35 years, he like to expose to the ogy major Zach Cook says. agrees, saying, “I David Muschell, pro- public something not fessor of English and so crafted .” would like to see the script writing teacher at actual complete play.” GC, invited Wright. Lammon tributes David Muschell, the success of the Muschell explains “we always bring in one Theatre to professor of English Reader’s writer from each genre Wright’s ability to (playwriting, nonfiction, communicate effective fiction, etc.) at least each dialogue. year.” Muschell says the he and Wright “The writing and language was very previously met at a conference three years lyrical at times, very precise and there ago. Muschell also uses Wright’s textbook was a provocative quality,” says Lammon. “Playwriting in Process” in his scriptwrit- “Some plays’ dialogue is more flat and the ing class. actors are the ones who, with their pitch, Wright has worked with film, but says tone and volume, make the drama,” Lamhe prefers theater because it is more ex- mon explains, “but that play, I think the pressive in a multitude of different ways. actual words made a strong contribution Wright teaches many classes such as play- the dynamic quality of that script.” writing, scriptwriting for television, radio Wright says he is “mostly interested in and podcasting, as well as screenwriting writing stuff that will hit people in a very film. direct way. I want to alarm them, I want Martin Lammon, coordinator of the to amuse them, make them squirm in their creative writing program, says, “I really seats.”

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Movie Review: ‘Dream House’ “An incoherent amalgamation of unworkable moments from other films,” would be a more appropriate title for “Dream House,” but, the filmmakers weren’t so gracious in giving the film an appropriate title. With the only interesting plot twist being revealed in the trailer for the film, “Dream House” has little left to offer. It’s a nightmare, and not in a frightening manner. It’s anticlimactic and vapid. The film has a villain when it doesn’t need one. There’s an unwarranted explosion, a séance, several plot holes and, to top if off, a great cast, which makes the film even more baffling. Why did such high caliber actors sign on to such a mess? Quitting his job as an editor, Will (Daniel Craig) opts to spend more time with his family as he tries to write a book. Archetypal family dynamics are present as Will kisses his wife Libby (Rachel Weisz) and hugs and chases their two daughters, Trish and Dee Dee (played by sisters Taylor Geare and Claire Geare). Just as it all seems to be going swimmingly, the family learns of the brutal murders of the former inhabitants of their home. Several unexciting, expected scares ensue. But, Will assures Libby, “there’s joy in this house.” The family discovers a man named Peter Ward allegedly killed his wife and two daughters in the house. Will seeks conclusive answers about the murders, but his neighbor, Ann Patterson (Naomi Watts), and local police officers are reluctant to help. Finally, Will goes to Green Haven, where Peter Ward was housed after the murders, to discover who Peter Ward really is. And all of this is really irrelevant due to an absurd plot revelation. But, the real unexplainable

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Dumford

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October 7, 2011

“Being a theater major, I don’t think a lot of people realize how much work we put in,” Dumford said. “It’s literally hours and days of work.” Dumford speaks of not only classes required for theater majors but also rehearsals and 40 required lab hours that must be completed out of class. Over the summer, Dumford added an acclaimed portion to his resume. He placed fourth in the MOFILM Cannes Lions: Video Competition 2011. “My girlfriend, Kait, was in Spain at the time and the company gives you a brief,” Dumford said. “Chevy’s was ‘How far

would you go to seize an opportunity?’” Dumford storyboarded a short 60-second film attempting to deliver a cupcake around the world to his girlfriend. Dumford made the film for his class, Acting for Film, taught by Amy Pinney. “It’s an incredible class,” Dumford said. “It helped me with my acting, because that’s what I want to do when I get out of college – I want to go into film.” Dumford plans on graduating in December of 2012 and hopes to build his resume in Atlanta. Dumford’s end goal is to be famous, which Pendergast knows is in his future. “I look forward to his inevitably successful career to which I will be able to claim, ‘I have worked with Joe Dumford.’”

twist in this film is why Will’s hairdo becomes unfortunate, and his garb tawdry. Who was on costume design? Director Jim Sheridan (“Brothers” and “My Left Foot,”), who has won several awards, has dented his resume with this one. The film is a complete cast and crew riddle, and a piece of uninspired rubbish.

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Grade: D+ Lauren Davidson / Senior Photographer MSU Lounge is currently going through extensive renovations to make room for the new GIVE Center. The colorful murals that have lined the cement walls for years will soon be erased and covered with various different colors. The picture above shows the word ‘blue’ written on top of the mural.Various sections of the walls are graffitted with various color names.

Leisure

October 7, 2011 • Editor, Anna Morris

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Out and About: Tasty drinks to jump-start your day ANDY HITT COLUMNIST It is now officially fall, so what is causing every student to run inside instead of out into the beautiful weather? Two words: midterm exams. Fortunately, your remedy is right downtown. Blackbird Coffee is located on Hancock Street and open every day of the week to cure you of your work overload. Here are just three of their many drink options that may be just what you need to find your focus and study for those exams.

Fashion Conscience: Tribal Prints

ANNA MORRIS FASHION COLUMNIST In my opinion, fall is the best season for fashion. Scarves aplenty, warm cardigans and the reemergence of boots is enough to get any fashionista excited. But one of my favorite trends that is just beginning to make an appearance this fall is tribal prints. Seen on shirts, scarves, and even tights, this print is easy and fun to wear. For those who want to try this trend, but are still a little uncertain about it, a loose fitting tribal shirt paired with jeans and boots is perfect for you. Places like Urban Outfitters and local boutique The French Villedge are perfect places to find a tribal printed shirt that is right for you. Of course, that are always those fashion daredevils that are willing to go above and beyond with their outfits. If this is you, don’t be afraid to try some tribal printed tights. But don’t go overboard; too many tribal prints, and you might start looking a little more crazy and a little less cute. Pair tribal tights with a simple dress in fall colors like brown or burnt orange.

The Iced Mocha Latte – This classic but eternally delicious choice is served for $3.39 and will wake up your taste buds. It is made with perfect proportions of rich chocolate flavoring, steamed milk and a shot of espresso. I ordered a small size and was more than satisfied with the amount I received; and I had the high energy-level to prove it. This chilled beverage can also be ordered hot and in several other satisfying flavors.

The Chai Latte – Despite my inability to pronounce it, the Chai Latte instantly became one of my favorite drinks at Blackbird. Made with vanilla chai powder and steamed milk, this warm latte is served starting at only $2.99, without tax. The taste of this cultural spice was similar to that of cinnamon, but was more unique in flavor. If you are looking for a healthier alternative, ask for chai tea. Tea bags are available next to the register, and there are several different options. Whether hot or iced, tea or coffee, the chai flavor combined with the indie atmosphere is sure to put your nerves at ease. The Red Eye – No more messing around; your test is tomorrow, and procrastination has called for an all-nighter. Although I do not recommend this study habit, I do recommend this hot coffee for when the weight of your eyelids becomes too much to bear. The Red Eye is served starting at $3.39 and is made with regular brewed coffee and an extra shot of espresso. Whether you’re looking for a small pick-meup or something to keep you up through hours of studying, Blackbird Coffee is a good place to go. Not only is their proximity to campus a convenience, but they have a wide variety of coffee to warm every coffee lover’s heart. Don’t like coffee? Blackbird also offers drinks like “BerryPom Lemonade” and Terrapin beer.

Indie Movie Review: ‘F for Fake’ JOSEPH CORENLISON REVIEWER

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The popular myth surrounding the final years of Orson Welles’ career has the director rotting away in isolation, totally incompetent and unproductive. The truth is that Welles was churning out films (most of them rather good) until the final years of his life. Yes, there were unfortunate missteps: his infamous involvement in a television ad for frozen peas and his voicing a planet eating robot in an animated children’s film. And although it is hard to forgive the man who directed “Citizen Kane” for stooping so low, it should be done, for these projects often provided a majority of the funding for the last

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few of Welles’ films, including the landmark “Chimes at Midnight”, and what is generally considered to be his last great finished film, “F for Fake.” “F for Fake” (1975) resides in an alluring grey area: not quite documentary, not quite narrative (filmmaker and Welles historian Peter Bogdanovich described it as an “essay film”). “F for Fake” has Welles leading an investigation into the world of art forgery and fakery of all kinds. The film’s main subject is Elmyr de Hory, one of the century’s most notorious art forgers. Picasso, Modigliani, Cézanne; Elmyr de Hory has copied them all (and made quite a profit off of them as well). But the man had never been

“officially” caught in the act, until Welles and his film crew start digging through the forger’s long and storied career. What starts off as a straightforward look into art world forgery quickly spins off into a varied and complex history of the basic act of lying. About a quarter of the way through “F for Fake,” Welles gleefully steers the roller coaster right off the tracks and never lets up speed. Welles carries us through the labyrinth with theatrical flourish, looming over the camera with that Shakespearean grandeur that made him famous, and, of course, there is that voice (if a recording existed of this man reading the phone book, I would listen to it). So no matter

how lost we might get during the film, Welles is always there making sure we’re at least having a grand ol’ time. Welles has all his hats on with this one: actor, director, writer and editor. You can argue all day about the validity of the auteur theory, but “F for Fake” is without a doubt, a film by Orson Welles. “F for Fake” begins with a solemn promise from its director: “For the next hour,” Welles declares, “everything you hear from us is really true and based on solid fact.” One needs only to remember the filmmaker’s longstanding romance with charlatanism to realize that the claim is dubious at best. Welles was, after all, the man who convinced America that Martians had landed Halloween night, 1938. And there lies, perhaps, the film’s main attraction: it’s a film about a faker by one of the world’s most celebrated fakers.

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Sports

October 7, 2011 • Editor, Sam Hunt

Tennis takes four titles at Finals

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Women’s team excels in Windstream Women’s Fall Championship at home Gabrielle Carrier Staff Writer On the weekend of Sept. 30, the women’s tennis team was at home to compete at the Windstream Women’s Fall Championships. The Bobcats took four of the five titles. The tournament hosted four teams including Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Georgia College, University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the University of Tampa. “We took away some good results,” Head Coach Steve Barsby said. “I think the doubles teams gelled a little more.” In Flight A singles, junior May Johnson defeated University of Tampa’s Meg Wladimirski in the semifinals, 6-2, 6-3. However, Johnson was defeated in the finals by University of Tampa’s Thashia Garcia, 6-3, 6-3. “I think I played quite well; I think I played much better than last week,” Johnson said. “The final was a bit disappointing but overall I was happy.” Also in Flight A singles, sophomore Ivana Marevic lost her semifinals match to University of Tampa’s Thashia Garcia 7-5, 6-3. Competing in Flight B singles, sophomore Lisa Setyon-Ortenzio defeated UNC Pembroke’s Leigh-Anne McAfee in two sets, 6-2, 6-2. Junior Michelle Linger beat Chloe Pereira of the University of Tampa 7-5, 4-6, 7-6. “I definitely built off of last week; I thought I played pretty solid,” Linger said. Setyon-Ortenzio and Linger moved on to finals and will compete Monday in practice to determine the winner. Freshman Leah Pridgeon took home the title in Flight C singles, winning against University of Tampa’s Maddie Caropino in the semifinals, 6-2, 6-3. After her semifinals

victory, Pridgeon then powered through ABAC’s Nikki Hall in the finals with a 6-0, 6-2 win. “Our team this year has got a lot more depth, playing well and working hard, so girls are coming together really well especially this early in the season so I’m really happy about it right now,” Barsby said. In Flight A doubles, junior Kayla Barksdale and sophomore Ivana Marevic lost to University of Tampa’s Lauren Hewett and Leslie Raymond, 8-4 in the eight-game pro-set. Linger and Johnson defeated UNC Pembroke’s Hannah Herlocker and Mia Winterbottom, 8-6. “It was like we had never gotten off the court, we were so familiar with each other,” Johnson said. The pair went on to beat Leslie Raymond and Lauren Hewett in the finals with an 8-5 victory. In Flight B doubles, Setyon-Ortenzio and Pridgeon had no struggle against University of Tampa’s Maddie Caropino and Becky Ewing and defeated the Tampa pair 8-1. The Bobcat pair then defeated University of Tampa’s Beckham and Fahrner, 8-3. “I have really enjoyed playing with Leah Pridgeons, and I am more than happy that we did well on our home courts,” Setyon-Ortenzio said. “It is really motivating and it makes me want to do even better in the spring,” “We’re all out here cheering for each other and playing really strong,” said Linger. The tournament brought the end to the women’s fall season which will pick back up in early spring. “Spring is a long way away from now,” Barsby said. “Hopefully the girls will keep working hard and conditioning.”

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Nick Widener / Staff Photographer Junior Michelle Lingner ruled the court winning her Flight B singles final 7-5, 4-6 and 7-6 and her Flight A doubles match in the Windstream Women’s Fall Championships at home.

Road woes continue for women’s soccer Taylor Lamb Senior Reporter

Women’s soccer 3-8 overall and 2-2 in the Peach Belt Conference still couldn’t earn a win in W. Soccer a defense war at Clayton State University, or GC 0 handle the nationally CSU 1 ranked University of Northern Alabama, for GC 1 their third road loss in UNA 2 a row. Returning from a brutal 1-0 overtime

loss at Lander University in Greenwood, S.C., Georgia College wanted to start aggressively for the Saturday night match. Offensively, the Bobcats handled the Lakers by taking 19 shots to Clayton State’s nine and doubled their shots on goal overall at 10-5. “We had a lot of opportunities,” Head Coach Hope Clark said. “We hit post a few times and we couldn’t finish on our touches.” A reoccurring theme over the past few games, GC showed up ready to play, but could not put it all together

for a successful point. “We had some really unlucky chances,” freshman goalie Annie Stephens said. “We have people up and they take great shots, but the last touch is what we need. We have to click as a team to get that.” The goalie situation is still to the Bobcats’ advantage despite the recent losses. Three freshmen, Taylor Cornelius, Annie Stephens and Michelle DeMaris battle for the goalie spot every week. Cornelius represented her PBC Player of the Week honor getting to start in the box. She blocked two Clay-

ton State blasts, but was unable to deal with an untimely bounce from Clayton State’s Lorna O’Connell. O’Connell launched a throw-in towards the GC box with 11:47 remaining on the clock. Not clearing the ball well, a bobcat defender struck the ball back to O’Connell’s direction. She gathered the ball and lobbed a pass from 25 yards out in the middle of the penalty box. The ball was untouched as it bounced awkwardly and perfectly

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Cheerleaders, Sassy Cats prep for season Katie LeVan Staff Writer The Georgia College dance team, the Sassy Cats, and the cheerleading squad are practicing aggressively for their first performance of the year on Oct. 20, Bobcat Madness. This event, which was formerly referred to as Midnight Madness, is a pep rally held to get students pumped up for the upcoming basketball season. “It’s our first performance of the year,” said Kimmie Wingo, senior marketing major and dance team co-captain. “We always try to prepare something crazy and awesome to kick off the year. We want to keep up the hype. Buckle your seatbelt.” The Sassy Cats are an all hiphop dance team who compete at two competitions during the season, the Peach Belt Conference and Katie LeVan / Photographer the Universal Dance Association Graduate student Michael Clanahan (left) helps prepare Nationals, and perform at every his cheer squad for the upcoming season basing a stunt. home basketball game for both the

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men’s and women’s teams. “The best part about being on Sassy Cats is being with good friends,” Wingo said. “It makes it fun and rewarding when we reach our goals.” The team has two co-captains. “I’m doing something that I love to do. I love performing in front of a crowd. It’s always a better vibe when people are at games supporting us,” Adriana Acuña, said senior athletic training major and co-captain of the team. “It’s fun being part of a team because you have your own family.” Their biggest competition of the year is January’s UDA Nationals at Disney world. They perform in the open hip-hop division and are the only team from Georgia that performs in this particular competition. “This year, we’re doing something different,” Wingo said. Over the past few years, the Sassy Cats have been earning higher rankings at nationals.

Upcoming Games Soccer: Oct. 8 Oct. 12

3:00 p.m. Columbus State 3:30 p.m. @ UNC Pembroke

Cross Country:

Oct. 8 Men and Women @ Augusta State Oct. 22 Men and Women PBC Championships @ USC Aiken

“My freshmen year was the first time we made finals, we stayed at 14th place. My sophomore year we placed ninth and last year we tied for 10th place,” Acuña said. “We still consider ourselves ninth in the nation. Being ninth in the nation is a huge thing for us. We’re a student-driven organization with two captains running the team. It’s an accomplishment because we’re able to go represent Georgia College and the results are great to come back and say we are ninth in the nation.” The team does not have a coach and are run by team captains Wingo and Acuña, with the help of team sponsor and advisor Doris Henderson. “It’s usually the captains who organize everything, from outfits to music,” Acuña said. It’s a lot of responsibility for a captain when we don’t have a coach to help out.”

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Quote of the Week “Playing 36 holes in one day is difficult, but the next day you just have to shake it off and play 18 more holes. Physically and mentally you have to be ready to go and each guy has (his) own thing to get ready for the next day.” -Senior golf player Jeff Rives on the Aflac Cougar Invitational on Oct. 3

I remember being young when it was safe to assume the Atlanta Braves would make the playoffs. Ever since our spoiled run in the 90s the Braves seem to blow it early in the post-season or, even worse, not make it at all. Their historic collapse in the 2011 season may be remembered throughout baseball for a few seasons, but it will stick to this Atlanta native forever. And even after destroying our lead in the wild card race in September, we still had a chance at the post-season. We needed one win over the Phillies and the Cardinals needed to lose the Astros. Instead we got a 4-3, 13th inning loss and the Cards slaughtered Houston 8-0. Our lights-out rookie closer, Craig Kimbrel, and relief pitcher, Jonny Venters, were a fierce duo to close out games this season. When it all mattered, with the season on the line, they combined for four walks and a hit batter. In the 13th inning at Turner Field, Philadelphia’s Hunter Pence’s broken bat blooper single was the icing on the cake to the worst ending of a baseball season I’ve seen. At the beginning of September we were eight and half games up on the Cardinals and looking like wild card hopefuls. Down the stretch we went 10-20 losing nine games to he Phillies and Cards and losing three consecutive series to the Mets, Marlins and Nationals, statistically some of the worst teams in the National League. Not all was bad this season. Craig Kimbrel gave strong performances night after night in situations that are difficult to handle as a rookie. Uggla finally remembered how to hit, Freddie Freeman held down first base. And Chipper finished solid, batting .275 with 18 bombs. But this season lost its positive memories real quick when first year manager Fredi Gonzalez let it all crumble. In-game operations usually entail lineup changes and bullpen substitutions. But real coaching takes place off the field when a team needs motivation. Dwelling on the injuries doesn’t help and being complacent with a mediocre lead hurts you in the MLB. Atlanta looked like they were waiting for the playoffs to fall into place. There was no spark and every player looked as if they were playing for themselves. In a division with the Phillies, nothing is free. I personally don’t remember one time when Gonzalez got fired up at a bad call or yelled from the dugout to support his player. Bobby Cox’s voice rang out from the dugout during television broadcasts. It was Gonzalez’s first season, and he is already set to return for 2012. I’m fine with that, in spite of the lack of team unity. Chipper is returning and a new hitting coach is on the way. Heyward is getting another shot, but is going to have to battle the young talent for the outfield position. Tyler Pastornicky is a young gem at shortstop that could bring things to the organization and I pray we pull the plug on Derek Lowe. Maybe missing the playoffs is not a bad thing. Nurse our injuries, think leadership from a managerial perspective and learn how to close out a baseball season.

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The finishing place the golf team took out of 17 teams at the Aflac Cougar Invitational Meet in Columbus, Ga.

OCTOBER 7, 2011

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Intramurals receive big funds for ﬁelds EMILY RIVERS STAFF WRITER

KATE RAMSEY / PHOTOGRAPHER Field two at West Campus is one of many intramural ﬁelds not in ideal playing condition that will be improved by the allocated $10,000 from the Student Activity Budget Committee.

The Georgia College Student Activity Budget Committee allocated $10,000 to improve the playing conditions of the intramural fields. “The $10,000 will be used for intramural and recreational field maintenance,” SGA President Pro Tempore Maxwell Pichan said. “I am thrilled with the allocation from SABC and look forward to further discussion on ways make the fields better.” The short-term goal for the funds is to improve the fields, while an expansion of the fields is being looked into as a possible long-term solution. Weekly meetings are being held by the Recreational Sports Expansion Committee to decide ongoing and long term plans, like exactly how the funds will be spent, what improvements will be made and if an expansion is needed. “We are looking forward to talking with Recreational Sports, Campus Life, and the University Grounds and Project Management staff to determine the best course of action,” Pichan said.

The Director of Recreational Sports, Bert Rosenberger explained that there are many specific components that the allotted money will be used for in order to get the fields in top playing condition. “The $10,000 will primarily be used to mow, edge, weed-eat, fix sprinkler heads, fill ruts, holes, aerate the fields, top dress, fertilize and so forth,” Rosenberger said. The effort to get more grass and less rocks will benefit both the fields and the parking lots. The meetings with Recreational Sports are still in the beginning stages, so more specific details are not yet available. Junior mass communication major Alan Martin frequently plays intramural sports and feels that there are some specific improvements that should be made, such as filling in some holes in the fields. “While the condition of the fields could be far worse, there are still some major improvements that need to be made, specifically to the soil and holes in the ground,” Martin said. According to Rosenberger, the intramural fields were built in 2003, and since then the grass has

never been improved. Many students who play intramural sports, and even some who don’t, have noticed that after eight years of wear and tear the fields need some work. “I’m glad they were awarded the money, field improvements are badly needed,” senior business management major Will Lowe said. The field improvements are a work in process but some renovations are already underway. They have begun to remove rocks from the fields as well as to aerate them. “I was really excited when I found out that they were going to work on the intramural fields,” junior exercise science major Cassidy Dampier said. “It will be so nice once the fields are all fixed up and we won’t have to watch out for holes and rocks when we are playing. This money will be put to good use.” The major work slated to be done to the grass will take place in the main growing season, which is May through July. “We are hoping that the work doesn’t interfere with anything other than summer rentals,” Rosenberger said.

Golf grabs fourth in final season tournament JULIA RICHARDSON STAFF WRITER The golf team took fourth place at its last tournament for the season, the Aflac Cougar Invitational Meet in Columbus, Ga. The meet ran from Oct. 3rd through the 4th, and included 17 different schools from around the South. After the first two rounds on Oct. 3, the Bobcats established their fourth place seat at the invitational and held on to it into the third and final round the following day. “The kids really stepped up at this meet,” Head Coach Jimmy Wilson said. “I was pleased with our finish.” Wilson is in his 16th year as a coach for the golf team and started off part-time coaching the team. “I jumped at the chance to take on coaching

full time,” Wilson said. “I want to make a difference and that is why I do what I do.” Freshman Ryan Trocchio led the team with the lowest score, shooting a pair of 71’s in Monday’s two rounds and finished the final round on Tuesday with a one-over-par score of 72. His results tied him for eighth place in the overall tournament. This was Trocchio’s first top-10 spot in a meet at Georgia College. Finishing second for the Bobcats was junior Taylor Smith, who shot a 74 and a 69 on Monday’s rounds. On Tuesday, he finished out the third round with a 74, giving him an overall score of 217, tying him for 13th place overall. Coming in third for GC was senior Jeff Rives, who finished 35th place overall. Rives shot a pair of 74’s in the first two rounds and finished out the tournament on Tuesday with a third-round score of 73, giving him an overall score of 221.

“Playing 36 holes in one day is difficult, but the next day you just have to shake it off and play 18 more holes,” Rives said. “Physically and mentally you have to be ready to go and each guy has (his) own thing to get ready for the next day.” Junior Bernardo Bide finished out Monday’s first round with a 70 and shot a 77 in the second round. In Tuesday’s solo round, Bide finished out with a 78, giving him an overall score of 225, giving him a tie for 46th place. Sophomore Gavin Harper took 80th place in the tournament with a score of 239. Harper shot an 83 and an 80 in the first two rounds. On Tuesday, Harper came out in the final round and birdied his last two holes, giving him a thirdround score of 76. The team has qualifiers to see which five players get to represent the team in upcoming tournaments. “I play a lot of the kids in the fall to see who is ready for spring,” Wilson said. “All the scores for fall count towards spring.” The Aflac Cougar Invitational wrapped up the fall season for the Bobcats and now they are looking toward the spring season. “Our sights are set on winning,” Rives said. “We have a lot of work to do on the off-season.” The first meet for the team will be Valentine’s Day weekend, and until then it is continuing its hard work to win the championship. “We are setting our next goals on placing in the top five spots for the Southeast NCAA Re-

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Continued from page 10 over Cornelius’s head for the only goal of the game putting Clayton State on top 1-0. Freshman Annie Stephens relieved Cornelius in the second half. The Bobcats continued to pressure the Clayton State defense, but were unable to capitalize on anything. Clark rotated her defensive structure in hopes to land a goal. “In the last two minutes, we switched from four in the back to three in the back,” Stephens said. Continuing to apply pressure, the Bobcats could not ﬁnd the right pass and suffered another road loss. The team returned from their Clayton State game for a quick breath and then piled on the bus for the eight-hour drive to Tuesday’s game against nationally ranked University of Northern Alabama. The Bob-

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Continued from page 10 Besides the dance performed at nationals, which is choreographed by a hired choreographer, the team captains choreograph all other dances themselves. “People ask us who choreographs the dances and we say we do. A lot of people are impressed. Our team is really good with picking up choreography,” Acuña said. “People love us. They love going to basketball games just because we dance. It’s upbeat and the energy gets the crowd excited.” The cheerleading squad is also preparing for Bobcat Madness. The squad performs at all the women’s and men’s home basketball games, as well as the Peach Belt Conference, National Cheerleaders Association Nationals, exhibitions at high schools to recruit students

gional’s to then qualify for the National Championship,” Wilson said. The ultimate goal for the Bobcats would be to win the National Championship in the spring. “I think we can do it,” Wilson said. “We deﬁnitely have the talent.” The team has workouts twice a week and each player practices on his own time at various courses including the Milledgeville Country Club, the Harbor Club, the Golf Club at Cuscowilla and Reynolds Landing Golf Club. “All 12 guys help push the team towards the next season,” Rives said. “We are all shooting towards the same goal.”

cats found themselves on a turf field for the first time this season and never got adjusted. Northern Alabama out-shot the Bobcats 29-1, with a 10-1 win in shots on goal as well. “They scored in the first 45 seconds,” Stephens said. UNA junior forward Chloe Roberts scored her eighth goal of the season and the first of the game. The Bobcats did well to fight off the UNA offensive attack for the majority of the first half. Close to the first whistle, GC freshman forward Erin Griffin netted the equalizer in a graceful chip, tying the nationally ranked Lions. “We were excited to score a goal, especially from Erin because this was her first game back from injury,” Stephens said. Her first game back from a torn ACL, Griffin watched freshman Ashley Veilleux’s

free kick land in the box and kick back out. Both teams went into half even at 1-1. “I was definitely nervous, but scoring the goal helped me build confidence. I had fun so it was good,” Griffin said. Ten minutes into the second half, UNA’s Hollie Loud scored her second goal of the season and the winning point against the Bobcats. Stephens and Cornelius split even time in the net, both saving four shots in five tries. Ultimately losing to the Lions, the faced past play and aggressive style will benefit the Bobcats in their next conference game against Columbus State. “This game prepared us for how fast Columbus State is,” Griffin said. “It puts us in the right mentality.” Columbus State will travel to Milledgeville on Oct. 8 for GC’s next conference game.

and in the GC Nutcracker performance. “The cheerleaders are always the Russian soldiers,” senior math major Kelly Walter said. The cheerleaders are paid to perform in the Nutcracker to help raise money for nationals. “The GC cheerleading team is a very dedicated and hardworking group of men and women that strive to be the best at what we’re doing,” Walter said. “Cheerleading to us is a sport because we work just as hard to get that national title.” A lot of time and energy goes into performing at nationals, which takes place in April in Daytona Beach, Fla. “College nationals is the most exhilarating experience, there is no other high like performing on the stage at college cheerleading nationals,” Walter said. The cheerleaders return a week early from winter break

to begin learning choreography for nationals. “We’re having someone come in to help us with stunt sequences and pyramids,” Walter said. “It takes four days to learn a full two minute and 30 second routine.” Although the cheerleaders begin preparing their routine for nationals during winter break, their overall preparations take place throughout the year. “It’s year round, no break,” senior athletic training major team member of the cheerleaders Jacob Bloodworth said. “The stuff we are doing now is preparing us for nationals.” “We’re a group of individuals who put in the time and effort to be better. We not only cheer for the school but we compete,” Bloodworth said. “Our goal is not only to win a championship for ourselves, but to cheer on the basketball team.”