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THE COLONNADE The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College

September 23, 2011

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Volume 88, No. 6

SGA impeachment proceedings begin LAUREN DAVIDSON SENIOR REPORTER SGA began proceedings Wednesday, Sept. 21, to move into a special session to vote on the impeachment of SGA Vice President Ross Sheppard after his recent arrest involving DUI charges.

A motion, submitted by the Senate Rules and Oversight Committee to move SGA to the special session, was brought to the floor at SGA’s open meeting. The motion was then voted on by the Senate in order to determine if the Senate should proceed into a

special session. It received a 23:0:1 in favor, moving SGA to a special Senate session taking place on Thursday, Sept. 22.

The impeachment papers were officially submitted Sept. 11, during an executive SGA meeting by SGA President Pro Tempore Maxwell Pichan and SGA Senator Patrick Hall.

“I am the president pro tempore and with that job comes the chairmanship of the Senate Rules and Oversight Committee,” Pichan said.

“In conjunction with the attorney general, I brought forth the motion to hold a vote to send the Senate into a special session for tomorrow and Pat-

rick Hall seconded that motion.”

Prior to his position in SGA, and before the recent charges, he also received an Minor in Possession (MIP) on Aug. 22, 2010. According to the Public Safety record, Public Safety Officer Tron Smith observed a male, later identified as Sheppard, sitting in a parked vehicle located in Peabody Parking Lot. The past arrest was handled by the Student Judicial Board and has been resolved.

SGA President Karanovich says that it is SGA’s constitutional obligation Sheppard be formally asked if he wishes to resign once the papers are filed.

through the Senate Rules and Oversight Committee) is done to avoid implicating any one individual senator who doesn’t want to go out on a leash or (go out) and say ‘Hey I did this,’” Whittaker said. “It is a formality that President Pro Tempore Pichan did it, and he asked Senator Hall ‘Will you second this as a formality?’ That in no way indicated their feeling on the situation whatsoever, it’s purely a formality.”

In the past, Karanovich, expressed he was considering recusing himself

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Precious Pups

Deep Roots releases event music lineup KATIE LEVAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“Prior to that there was discussion of what happens ‘Does he resign?,’ ‘Can he be forced to resign?’ and the answer is ‘No, he can’t be,’” Karanovich said. “He is a constitutional officer which is why he has continued to function in his constitutional role, nobody can hold him from that. He could have stepped down before the articles were filed but he has not.

SGA Attorney General Andrew Whittaker expressed that when articles of impeachment are filed, it is highly encouraged they be filed through the Senate Rules and Oversight Committee.

“This (filing impeachment papers

Bands for Deep Roots Festival

Save the date on Oct. 22 for the return of downtown Milledgeville’s eigth annual Deep Roots Festival, an allages event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with live music playing until midnight.

Located in the heart of downtown Milledgeville, the 2011 Deep Roots Festival has plenty to offer.

“There’s something for everyone,” said Director of Milledgeville Main Street Carlee Schulte.

The Deep Roots Festival’s main attractions will include handcrafted arts and crafts from over 50 vendors, a barbecue cook-off awarding over

The Whigs Reptar Cowboy Boyer & Talton Davin McCoy & The Coming Attractions

University Housing hosts Happenin’ on Thursday events every Thursday, which are open to all students. Thursday, Sept. 15., dogs were brought in by the Animal Rescue Foundation and various booths were set up including a bathing and grooming table. Hot dogs were also served for all those who attended. Students enjoyed play time with the dogs between Parkhurst and Foundation halls (top). Jake Lawler, senior outdoor education major spends time with Delilah, one of ARF’s pups (top right). Jason Newcomb, sophmore history major, and Eliz Whittington, sophmore biology major, hang out with Noel, an ARF pooch.

Free Lance Ruckus Trout Fishing in America

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Students rank in international Professor receives teaching award competition PHOTOS BY KENDYL WADE / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

LINDSAY SHOEMAKE STAFF WRITER

MORGAN WILSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER Senior marketing majors Emily Scarboro and Abbey Benton put their skills to the test in the fourth annual Global Innovation Forum at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. from Aug. 10 - 12.

The event focused on teaching students entrepreneurship and sustainability. It was established by Athgo International, a nonprofit group focused on entrepreneurial ventures and looking to educate aspiring young entrepreneurs on creating eco-friendly products that would benefit society. Young people from 32 countries participated in the three-day event and many unique products were developed.

“I decided to participate because I wanted to learn more about sustainability,”

Benton said. “I knew the basics, but I felt expanding my knowledge on the subject and discovering ways to incorporate them into business would be valuable.”

The seniors participated in different departments.

Scarboro worked with an international team to create a product in the “Climate Change and Constructive Entrepreneurship” competition, while Benton discovered her interviewing skills during her internship there. She worked on her TV personality as an anchor for the forum.

Scarboro’s team placed third out of 12 with their “UPower” product. The device uses pedal power from a bicycle or treadmill to fuel electronic devices such as MP3 players or smartphones. The

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NEWS FLASH Chemistry security expert to speak Nancy B. Jackson will speak at Georgia College on Sept. 21 about reducing possible chemical threats.

Jackson, a world expert on the topic, manages a chemical threat reduction department that assists federal agencies in solving problems related to international chemical security. Jackson has developed a program that raises awareness of chemical safety and security among professionals.

and practicum students at dozens of local businesses and agencies,” Keim said in a recent press release. “It is not unusual for Ginger Carter Miller’s exceptional us to hear that our stories and events have classroom instruction and community been ‘super-sized’ as a result of the knowlinvolvement has been recognized and edge and enthusiasm Dr. Miller’s students awarded by the Association for Education have brought to such a varied number of projects.” in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Miller’s accomplishments in teaching The associate professor of mass communication earned one of three teaching have brought much attention to her department, which applauds the awards given by the orgaprofessor for her award. nization’s public relations “Excellent teaching is a division after being nomi- “Around 2003, top priority in the Departnated as an outstanding I decided that I ment of Mass Communicainstructor by Judith Keim, tion,” said Mary Jean Land, executive director of the wanted to give Department of Mass ComOconee Prevention Re- students public munication chair and prosource Council.

“I had no expectations relations projects fessor. “I was very pleased to hear that Dr. Miller won of winning the award at that would not this award.” all,” Miller said. “Judith The award, a plaque of was under no obligation, only help them, humble size that sits inbut wrote one of the most but also help conspicuously in Miller’s kind and generous letters office, represents the many for nomination that I have someone else.” years of classroom instrucever seen.” tion and real-world experiAccording to Keim, it ence that Miller has providcomes as no surprise that Miller won the honorable Ginger Carter Miller, ed to her students since her arrival in 1996. teaching accolade. mass communication “I was in complete sur“Dr. Miller’s priorities have enabled her stuprofessor prise when I won the award.

There was a large group of dents to work as interns

QUOTABLE “Anyone would be lucky to have a wig made out of their gorgeous locks.”

-Sarah Fender, senior music education major

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SupHerb student entrepreneurs............................3 GC Foundation Board welcomes Deal................4

Features

Professors donate hair...........................................10 Faces around downtown: Brent Tripp.................11

Sports

Soccer wins first game of conference................13 Tennis fall championships......................................13 Community News........................................7 Leisure................................................................12

SUBMITTED BY TIM VACULA Ginger Carter Miller began teaching at Georgia College in 1996, and has since been an inspiration to her students.

superior teachers who were nominated for this award, and I know I’m not the only public relations professor who does what I do,” Miller said. “However, we have seen measurable results in public relations at Georgia College. My students have

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NUMBER CRUNCH

3 The dollar amount the student-run business SupHerb charges at the Milledgeville Farmers Market for a bag of their freshly grown herbs. See page 3 for more.

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Shuttle revamp GC shuttles get equipped with GPS, Wi-Fi and NextBus technology Chelsea Hinkel Staff Writer Georgia College aims to make students’ commute from place to place around campus more convenient with the introduction of NextBus technology as well as Wi-Fi on campus shuttles.

NextBus technology is a system set up on shuttles and at shuttle stops to let riders know exactly when the next bus will be arriving at any given stop.

Shuttle stops the Maxwell Student Union, Arts & Sciences, Herty and Irwin Street have

been outfitted with black marquee boards detailing the exact arrival of the next bus.

“We’ve known about NextBus for a while. Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia all use it,” said Director of Operations Greg Brown. “Over the last two and a half years we’ve looked into the efficiency of the smart system.”

These marquee boards consist of a two-line screen that sends time in minutes and seconds as to when the next shuttle will be arriving. GC will also have the advantage of using

Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer Haley Machisko (left), freshman nursing major, and Laura Dadson freshman undecided major, ride the shuttle from the MSU shuttle stop to West Campus. The buses are now equipped with Wi-Fi for rider-use.

these boards to display urgent severe weather updates other important university messages.

The three most used shuttles have even been outfitted with Wi-Fi. Although its addition does seem futile for quick dayto-day trips around campus, the shuttles are also used for long trips by athletic teams. A strong urge from the athletic departments encouraged its addition for team enhancement during long rides, enabling the use of Internet for sports reviews and instructional support.

“We wanted to see if there really is a need for the Wi-Fi,” Brown said. “We only installed it on the three most commonly used buses which are also used for athletic transportation.”

With these new opportunities brought by technology also comes a steep price. Paid for by student parking and transportation fees, the NextBus technology cost just over $70,000, plus an ongoing $8,000 per year in subscription fees. This money equipped six shuttles, installed the marquee boards and set up the operating software. Wi-Fi installation cost $2,000 per bus.

No additional institutional cost was placed on students to afford the new features.

Although a smartphone ap

Submitted By Amelia Smith SOAR Director Emmanuel Little (left), Interim President Stas Preczewski (middle) and Admissions Counselor Allyson Epps are all SOAR mentors.

SOAR

Student Oriented Activities and Resources SOAR matches minority students with professional mentors from members of the faculty and staff to ensure their successful transition and matriculation at the school.

Students are motivated for academic excellence through attending seminars and workshops.

Since Fall 2010, SOAR has doubled in size, growing to over 150 students and 90 professional members.

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Instructional Technology Center receive updates Media labs get a facelift with the addition of Lynda.com, a student check-out outpost and new location of the student serve help desk Noelle Brooks Contributing Writer The Instructional Technology Center has undergone a series of changes intended to streamline its services and enhance students’ overall learning experience.

One of the most significant updates is the availability of Lynda.com, a site that offers extensive tutorials on a variety of programs and software. Georgia College is the University System of Georgia’s first to have this service available to all students and faculty, and its implementation allows students to learn new technologies at their own pace as well as help lab workers provide more effective support.

Zhouyan Xie, a GC graduate and current technology support services coordinator, has been involved with employee training regarding the updates and sees Lynda.com

as a valuable resource. “The reason we have media lab assistants is to tutor you, to help you,” Xie said. “Lynda.com will help with this a lot.”

Lynda.com offers tutorials for a various subjects, including video, audio, photography, web and design.

Another important change is the location of the Student Serve Help Desk. It is now in the technology center for better accessibility, a benefit Joe Windish, lead technical specialist, believes will further the center’s ability to assist students.

“Student Serve is here in the heart of the library…with a new focus,” Windish said.

“We are trying for faster turnaround, (making it) easier to get questions answered, and more accessibility.”

This focus on accessibility is also a key factor in the creation of the media outpost, located in the Atrium. The outpost gives students the

ability to check out a variety of devices from voice recorders to iPads and its visibility reinforces that convenience is a priority for the technology center.

Yet the real impact of these changes lies in the skills students develop that are applicable beyond the classroom.

Media Lab Coordinator Daniel McDonald views this concept as an essential function of the technology center that can provide students with a competitive advantage.

“It’s about putting technology in the hands of students and giving them the opportunity to get hands-on experience with tools they will use in the field,” McDonald said.

“To have the ability to go into a job interview and say ‘I have experience doing this’ or show an example of work they did in undergraduate is

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Kendyl Wade / Senior Photographer Jon German, junior sociology major, examines the LITC’s new media outpost, located in the Atrium.The scrolling marquee highlights the many technology devices available for checkout. Its visibility in the Atrium reinforces how important convenience is to the technology center.

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Students turn to another kind of herb Marketing students’ local herb business, SupHerb, sells goods at Milledgeville Farmers Market MARK WATKINS STAFF WRITER

KENDYL WADE /SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Tyler Opraseuth (above left), Kimmie Wingo and Cody Ivey, marketing majors and student entrepreneurs, sell their home-grown herbs at Milledgeville Farmers Market. Their business, SupHerb, is part of the Georgia College Entrepreneurship Learning Community and allows the students to experience the business world

SupHerb, a student-run business, is selling its home-grown herbs weekly at Milledgeville Farmers Market in order to gain real life entrepreneurial experience.

The students are growing the herbs in the backyard of Renée J. Fontenot, associate professor of marketing and lead faculty adviser for SupHerb. The group stresses being environmentally friendly through their growing techniques.

“We catch all our water in seventy-five gallon rainwater barrels, it helps to make it easier and saves water,” Fontenot said. “And we don’t use any pesticides.” The group grows its herbs eight above-ground garden beds.

“We grow rosemary, oregano, sage, basil, catnip and thyme,” said senior marketing major Kimmie Wingo, who is also a salesman at SupHerb and senior marketing major.

The business has expanded since it got its start three years ago.

“We added three more beds at the end of last year,” Wingo said. “We’re trying to grow parsley, cilantro, dill and chives.”

Due to the drought this summer, the new harvest was unsuccessful.

The group is also focusing on gaining new membership and looking at other markets to sell its products.

“We’re looking at a couple of options for selling them to restaurants,” Wingo said.

“We’re also looking at a farmers market on Saturdays in Greensboro.”

The students sell their bags of herbs for $3 and they can be purchased in various conditions.

“We have both fresh and dried,” Wingo said. “We also have ground herbs this year, which is new. We originally just did dried but we grind them up and put them in tins.”

The business is part of the Georgia College Entrepreneurship Learning Community, a student organization that gives students an opportunity to get a feel for running a business before they step out on their own.

“Owning a business was something that

I always thought about,”Wingo said.

“So when I found out there was a entrepreneurship organization on campus, I joined.”

Wingo, who is also the President of the Entrepreneurship Kimmie Wingo, LC, is not the only senior marketing one in the community who wants to major own a business one day.

“I want to open up my own business, like a restaurant or bar. I joined (the organization)to learn some skills on how to sell and run a business.” said senior marketing major Tyler Opraseuth, who is also a member of the Entrepreneurship LC. The students are taking their profits and contributing to Kiva, an online lending platform.

“It’s a website where you can loan money to entrepreneurs around the world and they repay you after they use the money and get it back,” Wingo said.

The group has just made their seventh donation.

“We gave it to Manuel de Jesus to get the fertilizer to grow his corn,” Wingo said.

The non-profit organization allocates loans primarily to those who are underprivileged and do not have the possibility of a loan in their country. The Entrepreneurship LC spends its time in the fall on SupHerb but is planning other events this coming Spring.

“In previous years during the spring we had guest speakers, visited the Athens Entrepreneur groups, and participated with other Resident Learning Communities,” Fontenot said.

Supherb can be found at the Downtown Farmers Market on East Hancock Street every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. until after Thanksgiving.

“Owning a business was something I always thought about.”

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LITC enforces obscene material policy KYLE SHANAHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Library Instructional Technology Center notified Public Safety after an individual was caught looking at explicit material on a school computer on the morning of Sept. 5.

According to the Public Safety report, the individual who was allegedly viewing illicit material was first asked to leave the library. The man complied, but soon returned to the library.

Two police officers were then dispatched to the library where they escorted the offender, who admitted to being asked twice to obey library policies, off the property.

Library policy, as stated on the general acceptable use of technology resources policy, explains that university computers are not to be used for distributing obscene materials, including material depicting sexual intercourse, masturbation, excretion, bestiality and sadomasochism. All non-student users are also required to sign a waiver holding them responsible for any misuse or damage done to library equipment they use. All users must comply with the policies or lose authorization to use library technology.

The alleged offender was report- “We are trying technology support services edly discovered using the Apple coordinator, these buttons are computers located near the Books to put the panic to be installed under the front & Brew. These public-use comput- buttons in this desk, reference desk, Books ers, along with the string of comput& Brew and select computer ers across from the first floor front week.” desks. desk, have been strategically placed “We are trying to put the Zhouyan Xie, panic in range of both desks, allowing buttons in this week,” technology support Xie said. library employees to observe the online activities of library patrons According to Xie, should services coordinator a library while working. employee feel threat“That’s why they’re there,” said ened, a push of the button will computer science major Rob Mansend an alert signal to campus ning on the computers’ placement. security.

“They should be able to see (who is using Public Safety did not release the identity of them).” the offender but they have suspended the inThe library staff continues to develop new dividual from entering university grounds for security measures. Cameras monitored by the next 10 years. Library staff has not revealed Public Safety officials cover the open lobby the websites that were viewed. As for library areas as well as the enclosed computer rooms patrons’ response, the reaction seemed unsymand corridors. The library restricts access to pathetic to the man’s situation. non-students from 11:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., assur“I think 10 years is a little over the top. I uning that unauthorized entry will most likely be derstand the concept because it makes GCSU spotted by several patrons. look bad when people are looking at inapproAs for the newest security devices, the proj- priate stuff online,” said freshman pre-early ect currently under development at the library childhood education major Clint Burkett. “But is the panic button system; according to Zhouy- maybe one or a two year ban would have been an Xie, Georgia College graduate and current better.”

Q & A: library censorship Q: What is inappropriate material?

A: Material that includes obscene materials, including material depicting sexual intercourse, masturbation, excretion, bestiality and sadomasochism.

Q: What happens if an individual violates the rules?

A: Students who violate the rules are turned to Public Safety.

Quick response codes connect, inform campus ANNA WALTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER “Quick response codes are just another way of getting students more connected on campus,” said Kate Pope, Georgia College archival associate.

For anyone who does not know what they are, quick response codes are square black and white symbols that are read by a quick response code application on a smartphone or other type of device and bring information to the screen. The library is bringing these codes into us to provide the community with more information about the library or even for displays and exhibits.

These quick response codes are not only in use at Georgia College, however. Many campuses around America and the world have already implemented the use of quick response codes. With the increasing number of stu-

“Because the quick response codes have only been in use for month at Georgia College, they are not as well known around campus yet.”

Kate Pope, archival associate

dents with smart phones and other devices, campuses are looking for another way to connect with their students. Although quick response codes were only introduced to GC a little over a month ago, they are already showing prospects of opportunities .

“Because the quick response codes have only been in use for a month at Georgia College, they are not as well known around campus yet,” Pope said. Pope does not know whether the quick response codes will be in use for a while but they are currently just in an experimental stage. “If the quick response codes do not increase in popularity, we will have to nix them,” said Pope. Although quick response codes are already prevalent around the library, there is still going to be an effort to raise more of an awareness of them.

“I think that it is a matter of realizing that the technology is there and learning how to use it,” Victoria Vanhuss, freshman mass communication major said. “When it becomes more mainstream and popular I think that it will be a fantastic way to get information out, but nowadays people do not really care or take notice––at least, I do not. Up until recently I did not even know how to use the quick response codes,” Vanhuss said.

Vanhuss is just one of many students who have not caught quick response code fever.

“I think they (quick response codes) are a cool feature in the school using new techniques to reach out to students,” said Brent Osborne, junior psychology major. “I think

that although they are not that important, they are fun and have a functional use as well. I personally have not seen any students using the quick response codes yet,” Osborne said.

It is true – quick response codes are fun to use and are definitely very useful but maybe they will soon be used for even more important things like credit cards, coupons, etc.

“The quick response codes definitely have a future at Georgia College because I think they are a start of an extension of technology,” Osborne said.

To find out more information about the quick response codes at Georgia College, please visit the circulation desk on the second floor of the library, or visit http://www.gcsu. edu/library/index.htm.

Use a barcode scanner on your smartphone to see a QR code in action

MARILYN FERRELL / PHOTOGRAPHER Siobhan Fitzgerald, sophomore education major, uses her iPhone in the library to scan a QR code in a University Housing ad. The code redirected to the housing website.

First Lady Deal joins GC Foundation Board NICK WIDENER STAFF WRITER Among the Georgia College Foundation Board new members this year is First Lady Sandra Deal, a university alumna and schoolteacher who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from GC. The First Lady strives in her efforts to encourage all Georgians to find ways to serve others.

“My goal is that every Georgian, no matter the background or circumstance, commit to creating awareness for the importance of volunteerism by allowing one’s actions to speak

louder than words,” said Deal in her biography on the Governor’s webpage.

The Foundation Board, founded in 1960, was established to administer and receive private gifts for the university.

Although GC is a state-funded school, it only receives 33 percent of its budget from the state, and that percentage is diminishing. The Foundation Board’s mission is to reach out and establish an endowment to provide

“These individuals play a very important progress of Georgia College.”

scholarships, academic programs, student activities and campus enhancements for the university.

Currently, the Foundation is conducting its first ever campaign: “Pillars for the Future: Campaign to Sustain Excellence.” The goal is to raise $10.35 million. Centered Amy Amason, on endowing scholarships and provice president for fessorships and providing program support, the fund is at 85 percent external relations completion.

Even though endowments decreased by 23 percent in 2008, the

board reported its most successful fundraising year to date last year. With further budget cuts anticipated, donating to the board to ensure future students scholarship opportunities is more crucial now than ever.

Meeting on campus only three times a year, board members spend most of their time individually networking for the college.

“These individuals play a very important role in the continued progress of Georgia College and we greatly appreciate all they do on

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Roots

Continued from page 1... $13,000 in cash and prizes, a car show, the KidZone for the little ones and live music from a variety of bands. Gates open at 10 a.m. and festival-goers will be charged $5 for a wristband until 6 p.m. After this time wristbands will cost $15.

In the past, Deep Roots has showcased musical talents like Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Perpetual Groove and The John Butler Trio.

Headlining the 2011 Deep Roots Festival is Athens-based band The Whigs. The lineup also includes Reptar, Cowboy Boyer & Talton, Davin McCoy & The Coming Attractions, Free Lance Ruckus and four-time Grammy nominees, Trout Fishing in America.

“I like the music part of the festival, but I really enjoy the atmosphere throughout the entire day. You can feel the energy all throughout Milledgeville. As soon as you wake up, you can tell it’s going to be a special day,” said junior environmental science major Colin Maldonado. “Last year we woke up and took a stroll downtown and you could tell there was a lot of joy in the air.”

Originally, The Deep Roots Festival started as a small festival called Fest-of-Ville, which was held on Front Campus. Not proving to be very successful, Fest-of-Ville changed its name to the Sweetwater Festival and relocated to central downtown. In 2009, the title Sweetwater Festival was retired and its third and

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The team summed up its idea in a three-minute presentation to 10 venture capitalists, who determined that creating their product was plausible and offered Scarboro’s team $1,000 to move forward. Scarboro and her team continue to work out the kinks in their “U-Power.” They have until January of 2012 to finish turning their vision into a reality.

“It was a really good opportunity,” Scarboro said. “We were exposed to so many different business executives and influential people from all around the world.”

While Scarboro worked tirelessly to prepare her product, Benton was surprised to discover she had a knack for being in front of the camera.

“I love a challenge, and this conference was certainly just

that,” Benton said. “My oral and listening skills learned in various classes throughout my attendance at Georgia College were put to the test.”

The girls are appreciative of Doreen Sams, associate professor of marketing, for encouraging them to participate in the first place and sponsoring their trip.

“They are the kind of students you’re proud to have a little part in helping them succeed,” Sams said. “This competition is a great opportunity for experiential learning. They did wonderful, and it was very exciting to see them in their element.”

Since the forum is open to students from all over the world, it exposed Scarboro and Benton to many different ways of thinking and experimenting with sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Both students greatly benefited from this experience and agree that they would do it again.

“It was an amazing experience,” Benton said. “If given the opportunity, I would definitely return.”

current name became the Deep Roots Festival.

Deep Roots is a nonprofit festival that has always been a project of Milledgeville Main Street and would not be the same without its many volunteers. The proceeds from this festival go to the Façade Improvement Program through a 50/50 matching grant, which helps to revitalize downtown buildings.

Schulte says the organization of Deep Roots has been eyeopening and allows her to see the work that goes into planning an event of this size.

“It has been interesting to see the other side of things. You don’t think about the work that goes into Deep Roots until you work behind the scenes and we’re lucky to have a huge group of volunteers,” Schulte said. “It is impressive the time and effort these volunteers put into the festival.”

There are many local businesses and organizations that help to sponsor and promote the festival. One is local radio station Z97 (97.7 FM), which will be broadcasting live coverage throughout the event.

“I’m looking forward to the expansion of Deep Roots. With The Whigs headlining and Reptar playing, it will be interesting to see what kind of crowd the festival brings in this year,” said junior kinesiology and member of the Z97 Z-Crew Tori Maddox.

“I have friends coming in from UGA and Georgia Southern.”

The 2010 Deep Roots Festival attracted a crowd of 15,000, which is five times the size of the first festival crowd of 3,000 in 2004. With an even bigger crowd expected for 2011, the growth of Deep Roots over the years has earned the festival the title of a

Professor

Continued from page 1... experienced significant employment and gains in advancement in the workplace.”

Miller’s extensive classroom instruction has acted as a springboard to propel graduates directly into the workforce, with several public relations alumni working alongside The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Courier Herald and Country 102 FM in Milledgeville.

“What makes me most proud of this award is that it reflects on my students, past and present,” Miller said. “They are a group of smart, hard-working, sharp, and savvy young professionals.”

Miller’s public relations students are quick to gush about the above-andbeyond classroom instruction received through lectures each week, as well as the professor’s helpful guidance.

“Dr. Miller is a phenomenal professor and person, and is such an inspiration to her students,” said junior mass communication major Brina Potvin.

“Not only is she one of the main reasons why I chose public relations, but she’s also the main reason why I decided against transferring during my

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KENDYL WADE / FILE PHOTO Deep Roots highlights many attractions at the festival, one of the most popular being the car show, which showcases various vehicles—new and old.

true staple of Milledgeville.

“In 2010, Deep Roots Festival was the biggest event in Milledgeville,” Schulte said.

For more information about the festival, check out the Deep Roots Festival website: http://www.deeprootsfestival.com.

sophomore year.”

A multitude of innovative teaching tools are common in Miller’s classroom, including service-learning projects that immerse public relations students in the community. This semester’s students will work together to successfully brand and promote the Hay House, a National Historic Landmark of the Georgia Trust in Macon.

“Around 2003, I decided that I wanted to give students public relations projects that would not only help them, but also help someone else,” Miller said. “The teaching methods I use today are a form of how I was taught public relations.”

Another method that Miller regularly uses in her classroom is blind grading, which means that on their assignments students put a number rather than a name. Only after the work is graded does Miller find out which number corresponds to which student.

“Blind grading of press release writing allows me to be completely objective in my grading and honest in my critiques,” Miller said. “When a client picks your press release out of 15 others, it energizes and motivates you as a student.”

Above all else, Miller credits her personal success to her former professors and learning experiences, two fac-

“What makes me most proud of this award is that it reflects on my students, past and present.”

Ginger Carter Miller mass communication professor tors that have shaped and influenced her unique teaching style.

“I strongly believe that the best teachers emulate the teachers who taught them best,” Miller said. “The Department of Mass Communication at Georgia College is full of extraordinary teachers that instruct in a way that brings students together in close community with one another.”

For current undergrads seeking to make the most out of classroom time, Miller offers reverberating words of wisdom.

“Throw yourself into your major full bore,” Miller said. “In all classes, there is a valuable lesson to learn if you look hard enough.”

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Continued from page 2... plication has not yet been developed, the NextBus technology also offers online shuttle maps that enable a student to see exactly where a bus is driving at any given time. Students and faculty can log on to NextBus’s website and select GC to view the new smart GPS technology.

Mobile map screens were not installed along with the marquee boards at shuttle stops due to high costs and the threat of severe weather damage, and since these maps can only be viewed online, students and faculty without smartphones may then be at a disadvantage.

“The fact that an app doesn’t exist yet doesn’t seem very efficient,” said junior mass communication major Paul Ogletree. “By the time you log online and select your college the bus will probably be there anyway. And students without smart phones can’t even look up the moving maps at all.”

With such a large investment, it is important to get a good return on it.

With the new features come many strengths.

For one, students constantly voice their discontent with the sparse parking around campus, and the addition of the NextBus technology allows greater confidence in their ability to rely on GC transportation. Students and faculty can

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By utilizing the tools and guidance available at the technology center, Pi Sigma Alpha was able to create a resume-worthy project, Constitutional Impressions, for Constitution Week. The organization tested students’ knowledge of the Constitution and presented their findings in a video that student lab workers recorded and edited.

Lacy Williams, junior political science and Spanish major, as well as president of the organization, explained that without the technology center, the project would have been impossible to complete.

“They were willing to help you figure out everything from start to finish and helped us do things that we would have never been able to do,” Williams said.

None of this, however, would have been possible without the technology fee.

“Because of the technology fee being funneled into something available to the entire college, they were able to create a project that they can be proud to present,”

KENDYL WADE / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Mercy Lyere, sophomore music major, waits for the shuttle at MSU. Students can now use NextBus to determine with the next shuttle will arrive.

choose to park at Irwin Street, where a NextBus marquee board will inform them exactly when

“We are a center focused on learning; we are looking at different things to bring students in.”

Joe Windish lead technical specialist McDonald said. “That is what the technology center is for – to provide the support for some of these loftier ideas.”

Ultimately, the funding for these updates fosters a more comprehensive and effective learning environment for the university community.

“We are a center focused on learning; we are looking at different things to bring students in,” Windish said. “We want you to engage in the campus community … everything we’re focused on … it’s always about learning.”

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the next bus will arrive. This use of parking and transportation fees will better facilitate the growing demand for parking around campus, according to Brown.

Another positive aspect of the new features is that GC will now be able to assess whether or not the shuttle routes, times and frequencies are efficient. According to Greg Brown, the shuttles are currently running right at about 3 percent late in arrival time. This type of information will only improve efficiency in the future. The features will also be an aide to student shoppers on the weekends. Students will be able to pull up these mobile maps on their phones to see exactly where a bus is located, in turn reducing stress about finishing their shopping in time. The technology will also come in to play when students begin using the shuttles for transportation to the new Wellness and Recreation Center.

Aside from the disadvantage to those without smartphones, there is another weakness.

There is no way of knowing how many students are on a bus at any given time, or if the bus has any room at all. Students at West Campus are also temporarily disadvantaged until a bus stop is fitted with marquee boards.

In the future GC will eventually install screens displaying the mobile maps in buildings such as the Wellness Center and MSU, accord

At a Glance: Library Updates

Lynda.com This web site offers extensive tutorials on a variety of programs and software.

Student checkout post The outpost gives students the ability to check out a variety of devices like voice recorders and iPads.

Change in location of the Student Serve Help Desk The new location of the Student Serve Help Desk is now in the technology center for better accessibility.

SGA

Continued from page 1... from overseeing the impeachment hearing due to the fact that he and Sheppard are in the same fraternity and have had a longtime friendship. The SGA Constitution states that the president be the constitutional officer to oversee all impeachment hearings, therefore he has decided and holds that he will do so.

Karanovich also expressed his loyalty is to SGA and he will let everyone know of his friendship with Sheppard.

“So that is something that I want to get out, that yes we are fraternity brothers but that does not play a factor in my constitutional obligation to this process as the president,” Karanovich said.

The impeachment hearing will not determine if Sheppard is guilty or innocent of his misconduct, but will serve as a vote to determine if the case shall be sent to the Student Judicial Board. The vote at the special session will not remove Sheppard from office, only the Student Judicial Board decision would do that. The impeachment trial will be open and a matter of public record.

The results will appear on GCSUnade.com the night of Sept. 22.

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Once the Pillars for the Future campaign is complete, a plaque with donors’ names on it will be erected on Front Campus.

Other new members elected this year include Traci Green Courville, William Bailey Jones Jr., and Maria Sheffield, all of who earned a degree from GC. As well as voting in new members, the board also elected officers for the year. Pete Robinson was elected chair of the Foundation Board, with Genie Synder Chamberlin elected vice-chair and Richard Sims elected treasurer. Chamberlin is the only alumna of the trio.

“All trustees are encouraged to nominate alumni and friends.”

Amy Amason, vice president for external affairs “All trustees are encouraged to nominate alumni and friends,”Amason said.

The trustees making up the board, all of whom are volunteers, elect new members annually. Members can be elected to two four-year terms, and after one year off the board, can be elected to another four-year term.

Later this month, the board will host a luncheon for all of the scholarship recipients and their donors.

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NOISY MARIJUANA BUST

September 9 at 12:18 a.m. Officer Purvis and Officer Smith were dispatched to a noise complaint at The Bellamy Apartments, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Purvis and Officer Smith made contact with the residents and observed numerous open beer containers in the living room and an smelled the odor of marijuana. Officer Purvis also saw a grinder with a small amount of marijuana inside of it. Upon further investigation, two plastic bags containing small amounts of marijuana were found and one bag contained three smoking devices. Three males were placed under arrest for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Two others were placed under arrest for underage possession of alcohol.*

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September 9 at 2:13 a.m. Officer Lewis was dispatched to The Village Building 4 in reference to theft of services, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Lewis met with a male cab driver who said he picked up a male at Golden Pantry and carried him to Building 4. As the cab driver arrived at Building 4 the male threw a crumpled dollar at him and fled the vehicle. A search of the halls and common areas turned up no results. The case was turned over to detectives.

September 9 at 9:43 a.m. Sgt. English was scanning Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office traffic and a “be on the lookout” was given out on a vehicle, according to Public Safety. Sgt. English spotted the vehicle traveling east on Highway 49 weaving over the roadway and speeding. Sgt. English initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the female driver, who was very hyperactive and extremely nervous. A BCSO deputy made contact with Sgt. English and the traffic stop was turned over to BCSO. No further actions were taken by the Gerogia College Police Department.*

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September 10 at 1:36 a.m. Officer Smith observed a male urinating on the wall of Century Bank at Hancock and Wayne streets, according to Public Safety. Officer Smith made contact with the male, and while speaking with him, Officer Smith could smell the odor of alcohol on his breath. The male said he had just left the bar and he had been drinking. He was placed under arrest and transported to Milledgeville Police Department. The male was charged with underage possession of alcohol.

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September 10 at 2:20 a.m. Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith observed a small group of people on Liberty and Hancock streets yelling and being loud, according to Public Safety. Sgt. Miller and Officer Smith instructed the group to move on quietly; however, one male continued to be loud. Contact was made with the male and he was again told to move on quietly. The male had very slurred speech and when Sgt. Miller asked for his ID the male replied, “I don’t think I have to give you my ID, but if I did which one would you want? I have several IDs.” The male was placed under arrest and received citations for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

September 10 at 10:16 p.m. Sgt. Miller was dispatched to Foundation Hall in reference to a broken window, according to Public Safety. Two females said they heard a thumping noise and voices outside their window, and then they heard the glass break. Sgt. Miller was able to determine that a tennis ball had caused the window to shatter, and after talking with complainants, they felt it was an accident. A work order was placed for the window repair.

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September 13 at 11:59 p.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to The Village Apartments in reference to three Community Advisors who smelled the odor of marijuana, according to Public Safety. Officer Purvis arrived and made contact with the CAs who said they entered the building and saw a female also entering with her boyfriend. They further said they could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from them. Officer Purvis made contact with the female at the front door of her apartment. Officer Purvis asked if he could enter the apartment. Once he entered, he could detect a slight smell of marijuana. Officer Purvis asked one of the CAs if she would enter the room as a witness, and then sat down with the male and female to explain the marijuana smell. The couple was asked if they had been smoking marijuana, to which they replied no and said they did not have any. After talking with the female, she admitted that she had marijuana in her room that belonged to her. She retrieved a small plastic wrapper filled with marijuana. The female was arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

September 12 at 8:42 p.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to The Village Building 5 in reference to a fire alarm, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, the resident told Officer Purvis that he turned the stove on and flames began shooting up from under the burner causing the fire alarm to go off. The community advisor was notified and a work order was placed. No injuries were reported and the alarm was reset.

September 15 at 9:22 p.m. Sgt. Miller was dispatched to the intramural fields in reference to a male who had been injured, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, EMS was on scene and Sgt. Miller made contact with the male who was being tended by EMS personnel. The male had a severe arm injury and was taken directly to Macon because no orthopedic specialists were available. No further information was obtained.

September 13 at 2:17 a.m. Officer Purvis observed a male at Elbert and Thomas streets walking in the middle of the road swaying from side to side, according to Public Safety. Officer Purvis made contact with the male who said he was swaying because his feet were hurting.

A check through the Baldwin County Sherriff’s Office also revealed the male had an outstanding warrant for parole violation. He was arrested and transported to BCSO for processing. No further action was taken.*

September 13 at 7:39 p.m. Officer Lewis was dispatched to the intramural fields in reference to a sports-related accident resulting in injuries, according to Public Safety. Upon arrival, Officer Lewis made contact with two males. The males said they were playing tag football when they ran into each other. One male sustained a large bump on his forehead and the other one had a laceration to his eyebrow. Both were treated by EMS and were released.

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September 15 at 2:08 a.m. Sgt. Miller observed a vehicle traveling west on Hancock Street near Tattnall Street come to a complete stop, according to Public Safety. The vehicle was still for about three seconds and then turned north on Tattnall Street where it made two circles around the block. Sgt. Miller initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the male driver. Sgt. Miller could detect the odor of alcohol coming from the male, and through further investigation determined he was under the influence. The male was arrested and charged with his second offense of DUI. The vehicle was towed.*

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September 13 at 5:51 p.m. Officer Purvis was dispatched to The Village Apartments in reference to a fire alarm. Upon arrival, residents told Officer Purvis they accidentally burnt some macaroni. No injuries were reported and the alarm was reset.

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September 5 at 9 p.m. Sgt. Miller made contact with a female and her sister at the Georgia College Police Station in reference to possible harassment, according to Public Safety. The female said that a male and his girlfriend had been harassing her via phone, texts and in person. The male is an employee of GC; therefore, Sgt. Miller called the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for a deputy to handle the case.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, September 23 CampusFest Informational Meeting (Chappell Hall 113)

Saturday, September 24 12 - 3 p.m.

Delta Zeta Turtle Tug (West Campus)

Monday, September 26 9 a.m.

September 12 at 11:47 a.m. Officer Purvis saw a white male walking north on the railroad tracks on West Franklin Street, according to Public Safety. Officer Purvis stopped the male and asked him where he was coming from. The male said he was just walking, but Officer Purvis then noticed he had bulky jacket pockets. The male consented to a search, which turned up a flashlight, multi-tool knife, wrench, pliers, screwdriver and several other tools. He then said he was planning to take the sign over the railroad tracks to put up in his dorm room. The male said it was a bad idea after he saw Officer Purvis drive up. Officer Purvis informed the male that a report would be done in case any other signs were reported missing in the area.*

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A.N.G.E.L.S. Annual Clothing Drive (The Bellamy, Magnolia Park, The Grove, The Village) Career Connection Workshop (Lanier Hall 232) Pacesetters meeting (Magnolia Ballroom) Career Peer Advisor Resume Review Night (Residence Halls) Art Stop for Kids Events Ready Workshop (Mayfair 101)

Wednesday, September 28 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Miracle Kick-off (Arts & Sciences Fountain) Times Talk (Beeson Hall) C.A.B. Fall Frenzy (Front Campus) SGA Town Hall meeting (Wells Hall classroom)

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

Features

September 23, 2011• Editor, Lauren Davidson

No funds allocated for Department of Music Courtney Coile Staff Writer

choral programs would receive their $4,000 from SABC for the 2010-11 year, but that it had been decided by SGA that they “... do not want to continue to require SABC to automatically fund For the 2011-12 school year, no funds were allocated to the this arrangement without SABC approval” and that “for the next Department of Music, including chorus and band. Public records funding cycle, SABC is requiring music, theatre and choral to report that the organizations have received money from SGA in submit requests for SABC funding if they previous years but the Department of Music did not desire to receive their current allocations.” receive funding from SGA for this school year or “I felt like someone The department continued to do what their liberal arts funding from the state due to a flaw had just stabbed me they were told for the 2011-12 school year in an “exchange of funds” throughout the university. and submitted a budget proposal to SABC In the 1990s, there was an agreement made that in the chest when I for amounts of $10,000 for band, $4,000 for the $16,000 the Department of Music received from read this,” choral and $2,000 for theater which totaled state funding was to be given to Campus Life to fund the $16,000 of their state funding they give a secretarial position according to an email from forto Campus Life in the “exchange of funds” Jennifer Flory, each year. mer SGA President Zach Mullins to Jennifer Flory, director of choral activities and associate music pro- Associate music professor On May 9, 2011, it was released in an fessor, in May 2010. email from Zach Mullins stating that “alIn return, SABC would give the $16,000 back to though we recognize your organization’s the department so they could use the funds for travelcontributions to the university and student body, there was simply ing. However, this arrangement changed for this school year and not enough room in the student budget to accommodate your re the music department was unaware of these changes until the release of SABC’s funding decisions.

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Illustration by Lauren Davidson The recent SABC funding allocations left the Department of Music with empty pockets.Their request for funds will be heard by SGA on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Turkish artists visit Department of Art

Two artists show off ceramics skills to campus Marilyn Ferrell Contributing Writer Georgia College is well-known for its diverse campus and its ability to bring various cultures to its students. A ceramic art exhibit was unveiled on Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Two Turkish artists, Sibel and Cemal Sevim, made their presence known on GC’s campus both physically and artistically.

The two artists came to Milledgeville from Anadolu University in Turkey where they create magnificent ceramics. Ceramics is the art of making and decorating pottery.

Cemal forms the pottery itself on a wheel and Sibel delicately decorates the pieces.

While each piece is unique in its own individual design, the exhibit is unified by the cultural ties and the influences that artists bring with them into the studio.

In the exhibit, plates, cups and vases are intricately decorated.

“My biggest influence is Anatolian civilization. First I draw, then I use some technology and apply it on the ceramic surface,” Sibel said. “My husband, Cemal, uses the wheel to create the pottery. Ceramic pottery is very important in Turkey because of religion.”

Bill Fisher, department chair of the art

department, expressed that he was happy that GC received the opportunity to host the Sevim’s.

“One thing that is really important and is part of our mission as a public liberal arts university is to be able to see other cultures’ works, and that is an opportunity you are not always able to do,” said Bill Fisher, department chair of the art department.

Carlos Herrera, professor of museum studies and gallery coordinator, and a handful of students helped to physically put together the exhibit.

“They asked me if we could do the exhibit, I said ‘yes.’ I got a few museum studies students to help me and we created the exhibit,” Herrera said.

However, Sandra Trujillo, assistant professor of art and ceramics, was the one to bring about the idea and focus on these two talented artists. Trujillo allowed the Sevim’s to stay in her home while they were in the U.S. showing their art.

Many enthusiastic students visited the exhibit to learn and further their artistic knowledge. Some even bought art, which can be costly. “These are some of the most

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Night of 100 Pots in Milledgeville studio Julia Richardson Contributing Writer People of all ages came to Grassman Studio on Sept. 15 to try their hands at creating pottery with the ceramics class at GC in the Night of 100 Pots. This is an annual event for the Department of Art, and this year two guest artists lent their expertise to the event.

Professors Sibel and Cemal Sevim, both from the University of Anadolu, traveled from Turkey to share their work and educate Milledgeville on the art of ceramics and pottery.

“With art, people are all connected,” Sevim said. “From small children to adults, art is a form that brings people together.”

Night of 100 Pots was certainly an event full of diverse people. From a year-old baby to an elderly couple, everyone was making pottery and mingling with the artists.

“It is always fun to see teachers outside of class at an art event,” said Sierra Busch, a senior art major. “And the events are always open to the public.”

Creating pottery is a complicated and difficult process. After forming and molding the clay there are several firing and glazing processes needed in addition to decoration.

“Some projects can take up to 15 weeks,”

Sevim said. “It depends because sometimes you want to move more quickly on a project and other times projects just take longer.”

The Sevims have been attending art classes every day since they arrived in Milledgeville Sept. 12, to talk to the art students.

“They gave four demos the other day and each had 60 students in attendance,” said Sandra Trujillo, assistant professor of art.

“We are incredibly lucky to be able to learn from them and engage in an international relationship.”

Trujillo says she met the artists at a symposium in Turkey.

The Sevims planned the art symposium, which included artists from over 19 countries, and will be staying here for two weeks.

“Art is very important for connecting relationships,” Sibel Sevim said. “We have enjoyed being here and interacting with the students.”

While here, the artists are working on creating a permanent international exchange program between the University of Anadolu and Georgia College.

“We hope to create an exchange program where two Georgia College students go to

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Community dance program boogies onto campus Brennan Meagher Contributing Writer Amelia Pelton, director of dance at Georgia College exudes her passion for the art form. Sixteen years ago, Pelton put her love for dance into action, and with the help of the Department of Continuing Education, she designed a non-credit community dance program.

The program is an on-campus dance studio that offers noncredit dance classes. One of the most unique aspects of this program is that anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate – college students, community members, and even faculty and staff. There are even partial scholarships offered to some students who cannot afford the cost of dance classes.

Pelton’s idea to design such a program is based on her desire to afford children in the community an opportunity to dance.

“I saw the need for quality dance instruction on our campus.

Dance builds confidence, musicality, is wonderful exercise, and is fun,” Pelton said.

The non-credit community dance program offers classes ten months out of the year, running from August to May. Most class-

es run for an hour. Some classes offered include creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre dance. An added perk to the program is no experience is necessary.

“We welcome everyone from advanced to no experience. We have a place for everyone,” Pelton said.

Senior management major and instructor for the community dance program, Elizabeth Bryant, adds, “There are classes available for all ages and all skill levels. If you have ever wanted to dance, this is a great opportunity to do so.”

Additionally, participants have two opportunities per schoolyear to showcase what they have learned. In December students will be able to perform in the Nutcracker and later on, in the Spring Semester, students will perform in the Spring Dance Program.

Junior mass communication major, Julia Richardson, is another dancer who encourages students to get involved.

“I love the dance program at Georgia College. I have participated in the dance minor concert for two years now and it is a lot of fun. I would encourage people to get involved,” Richardson said.

One of the biggest questions many students ask in regards to

“I saw the need for quality dance instruction on our campus. Dance builds confidence, musicality, is a wonderful exersice and is fun.”

Amelia Pelton Director of Dance this dance program pertain to the costs involved. The non-credit community dance program charges students $40 per month for the first class and $35 for each additional class. Other costs include a costume for the Nutcracker and dancewear. Despite the cost involved, Pelton still encourages students to get involved with the non-credit community dance program.

“We’re like a family, not just a class where people come in and out.”

If interested in finding out more about the non-credit community dance program, contact Amelia Pelton at Amelia.pelton@ gcsu.edu, or call the Department of Theatre at (478)445-8290.

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OMS Campus Club is a club that brings awareness and support to TOMS Shoes, a retail company that operates with another non-profit company, Friends of TOMS, which gives shoes to people in need. With every product sold, TOMS will donate a pair of shoes.

Senior marketing major, Aubrey Byers, who is also the president of the club, founded TOMS Campus Club at Georgia College. Byers was a sophmore when she started the club, and she was inspired by the company’s passion to help others.

The club is all about promoting TOMS Shoes and their “One for One” movement. Many students are supporters of the company, and that has reflected with the club’s results. There are no weekly meetings, but it is very easy to join the club and

get involved. Students can join the club by adding the group on Facebook and by joining it on OrgSync.

Every year, TOMS Campus Club hosts a Style Your Sole event. The event raises awareness for TOMS Shoes. For the event, students purchase white canvas TOMS shoes through the club, and the club provides the essentials needed to decorate the shoes, like spray paint, markets, and other art supplies.

Students and faculty from the art department usually come to the event to help students decorate their shoes. Last year, the event was successful, and they were able to help 44 children in need. The event will be held on Oct. 21.

For more information about the TOMS Campus Club at GC, visit its Facebook page or check it out on OrgSync.

Story and photograph by Taylor Seay

Movie Review: ‘Drive’ Nick Widener Reviewer The stark luminescence of the speedometer on a 1973 Chevy Malibu is the only thing lighting up the night. A white satin jacket adorned with a scorpion reflects in the window. This is the driver’s milieu.

More often silhouetted than not, “Drive” is a brooding tour de force set in the moody atmosphere of L.A. With its flirty pink titles, and poppy synth songs, the film seems like it doesn’t belong in this era, but is instead an intruder from the 80s. It is, however, a welcome intruder. With the dearth of satiating films that have grazed the screen this year, “Drive” is sinfully refreshing.

It’s almost uncanny. Ryan Gosling is a superhero in the title role, appropriately billed only as “Driver.” Driver is a stuntman and a car mechanic by day, and by night, a wheelman for heists. With his watch, gloves and scorpion jacket as his costume, the film is about his transformation into said hero. And, like all heroes, or any worth watching, everything they do is for a woman.

The woman’s name is Irene (Carey Mulligan), and she lives in Driver’s apartment building. The two formally meet one-day at a local convenience store when her car breaks down.

Thus begins the oddly soothing sequence of ostensibly sexual looks the two exchange between one another, simpatico in nature. And finally, as the looks become intensely unnerving, but in a heartwarming way, Irene drops some bad news: her husband, Standard (Oscar Isaac), is due to be released from prison soon.

Almost immediately following Standard’s release, he is flogged and forced to settle a debt from prison by robbing a pawnshop. Driver, taking on the role of protector, steps in and offers his services as a wheelman, under the sole circumstance of Standard and his family being left alone, his debt paid.

Of course, the heist goes wrong, and, in short, Driver ends up with 1 million dollars, and a bounty on his head. A lot of mulling is to be done over a situation like this, as Driver’s facial expressions are usually gloomy, and the only time he smiles is when he is around Irene.

Backed by a smorgasbord of a supporting cast, including Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman and Christina Hendricks, the di-

September 23, 2011

Professor gives gifts of loving locks Courtney Coile Staff Writer Jennifer Flory, director of choral activities and associate professor of music, and her husband, Bill, donated their long locks of hair to good causes at the beginning of August.

Flory said she and her husband made the decision to donate their hair because they both have lost a parent to cancer in recent years.

“My husband’s father died of lung cancer in 2008, and my mother died in September of 2010 from pancreatic cancer that had spread to her liver.” Jennifer said. “I started growing out my hair the summer she got sick, but I didn’t know it was going to take a whole year.”

Bill, a physics major at Georgia College, had his hair shaved on Aug. 4, and donated 14 inches to Locks of Love.

Jennifer had her hair divided into two ponytails on the front of her head and two ponytails on the back. When the ponytails were cut off on Aug. 13, she donated the 8-inch ponytails from the back to Pantene Beautiful Lengths and the 10-inch ponytails from the front to Locks of Love.

Jennifer says that she researched the length requirements for both the Pantene Beautiful Lengths and Locks for Love before cutting her hair.

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“It felt like someone had just stabbed me in the chest when I read this,” Flory said. “I thought that our annual exchange was still in place and that I just had to send a budget proposal to have the funds on paper.”

Sean Espinosa, the SGA treasurer, commented on SABC not allocating funds to band, chorus or theatre.

“The reason SGA didn’t allocate any money to them was due primarily in part to SABC which is the Student Activities Budget Committee,” Espinosa said. “SABC received 50 applications in all and all those requests for student funding totaled more than $464,000. We had to reduce the budget 65 percent and retain a balanced budget for the next school year.”

Espinosa explained that most of their requests were for traveling to concerts and tours and that instead of applying for funds from SGA they were eligible for ATFC, or the Academic Travel Funding Committee, since the Department of Music is a part of academics.

Although they may be eligible to apply for funds from other places, the Department of Music still did not receive the money they received in the past.

“I asked if we could just go back to getting our money from the state but they said ‘no’ because that money was already put in place somewhere else,” Flory said. “I just believe that there is a major disconnect when the exchange stopped and that if it stopped, then funding should revert back to how it used to be.”

Bruce Harshbarger, vice president for student affairs, says that this exchange was a “verbal agreement” or a “gentleman’s agreement.”

However, it is confirmed in public records dealing with the issue, that it was a written agreement and signed off by Richard Greene, professor of music, and was approved and signed by former Georgia College President Rosemary DePaolo and that “any paper records of the agreements or anything pertaining to it would have been purged a few years ago.”

“We definitely know it was written,” Flory said. “It was just so long ago that we can’t find

“I went on the Internet for both programs to print the instructions and brought them to my hairdresser,” Jennifer said. “The hair needs to be dry, clean, no more than five percent gray and the hair has to be sent in elastic bands.”

Sarah Fender is, a senior music education major, works closely with Jennifer as both her employee and student. She believes that her decision to donate her hair was a great one.

“I think that it was really cool that Dr. Flory and Bill were able to donate their hair to Locks of Love especially since they have both lost someone close to them to cancer,” Fender said.

“Anyone would be lucky to have a wig made out of their gorgeous locks!”

Away from donating their hair, the couple also participates in the Purple Stride 5k Run/ Walk every November on Tybee Island, Ga. Purple Stride is an organization that plans events to raise money towards the mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to support patients and research for finding a cure to pancreatic cancer.

“Pancreatic cancer also took my grandmother so I am very invested in finding treatment or a diagnostic cure that will help with early detection so people can just have their pancreas removed,” Jennifer said. “I raised $2,565 personally, and my team raised a little more than $3,000.”

“I know it’s not SGA’s fault because I don’t know if htey knew about the original exchange and I understand they are on a tight budget. However I may not be lucky enough to replace the money I lost this year if we don’t receive any money again next year and I know if this happens, there will be a lot of people, attitudes and jobs affected.”

Jennifer Flory, associate music professor the written document because nothing was done electronically back then.”

Flory has accepted SABC’s decision for this year but has gone on to request funds from the academic side of things rather than the student side. The Office of the Provost found money in lapse funds from unfilled positions in academic affairs and were able to provide the money for the department needs this year.

“I know it’s not SGA’s fault because I don’t know if they knew about the original exchange, and I understand they are on a tight budget,” Flory said. “However, I may not be lucky enough to replace the money I lost this year if we don’t receive any money again next year and I know if this happens, there will be a lot of people, attitudes and jobs affected.”

In a document sent to SABC, that contained the history and current details of the case, the proposed remedy read that “the original exchange be continued or exact replicas of funding be found from other sources to be reinstated into annual SABC funding for band and choral” and “that it be made clear to SGA that the ‘SABC’ funding of band and choral (capitalized in the document?) is only “SABC’ in name and not under SGA’s scope when they are reviewing funding requests and making allocations.”

Flory has already sent in her budget proposal of $6,000 for chorus for the 2012-13 year.

“I guess the worst they can say is no,” Flory said.

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versity of the players in the film aid in crafting a maliciously appealing L.A. The film has a sparse amount of dialogue, but don’t be thrown, the omnipresence of impending doom and a richly interwoven soundtrack make up for anything the film lacks, which isn’t much.

In some scenes, the Driver, with a look of reluctant anguish on his face, surprises even himself with his actions. Calm, cooling moments occur before brutally violent scenes erupt, as “Drive” switches gears instantaneously.

Out of the soundtrack’s catalogue, the four non-instrumental songs in the film are exceptionally self-reflexive, singing of intimate scenes of desire and humanity, as one song also gives “Drive” its mantra: “A Real Hero.”

A brilliant display of chiaroscuro, the haunting emptiness of the streets of L.A., and the stripped down carnality of its characters are all what make “Drive” a gem.

expensive pieces of pottery that you will ever get to see in your life,” Trujillo said about how well the art was created; some was even painted with gold.

Leah Wooddall, senior art major with a concentration in ceramics, had the opportunity to speak to the artists one-on-one and was also given the chance to take a workshop with them.

“I loved the exhibit because it exposed a different culture and perspective on ceramic art.

The art pieces were simple and bold in form as well as extravagant and elegant in detail,” Woodall said. “Cemal and Sibel Sivem are excellent potters, teachers and mentors. They

want to share their passion with the world. I have gained much experience, knowledge and application of the arts going to their lectures, demonstrations and exhibit.”

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the Georgia College department will become more well-known because of this event.”

Continued from page 9 Turkey and two Anadolu students come here,” Trujillo said.

The Sevims have only been at GC for one week and have already made an impact on the art students.

“It has been so interesting to get another person’s perspective and see how other people work,” said Leah Wooddall, a senior art major concentrating in ceramics.

The ceramic tiles will be decorated and sold at the Deep Roots Festival in October to benefit future artists coming to Milledgeville.

“It is always a struggle to build up the ceramics department,” Sibel Sevim said. “I am sure

Marilyn Ferrell / Staff Photographer Sibel and Cemal Sevim, the artists, stand together in front of three plate ceramics.

Julia Richardson / Staff Photographer (Left) Annie Rich and Morgan Roberts, both sophomore Biology majors, pose with their pottery creations at Night of 100 Pots on Thursday, Sept. 15.

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Faces around downtown Blackbird Coffee barista philosophizes about films while blending fresh brews Kevin Hall Senior Writer

stuff like film. My dream is to be a film maker.”

Brent loves all genres of film and hopes to make all kinds of movies, but he knows what his bread and butter is.

“I love horror flicks,” Brent said.

Recently there has been what was referred to on “The NerdDanielle knows this about Brent all to well, but she also knows ist” podcast hosted by Chris Hardwick as a Golden Age of TV. Hardwick says that this Golden Age is inversely proportionate that there is something distinctive about him.

“He has a really distinct laugh. If you don’t know who his is to how good movies are right now. Junior philosophy major and you know him by his laugh,” Danielle said. “A bunch of my coBlackbird Coffee barista Brent Tripp could not agree more.

“I’ve become more and more completely dissatisfied with workers at Buffington’s only know him by his laugh.”

Brent had to try and hold back his laughter on one particular mainstream movies and Hollywood. Everything is based on something else,” Brent said. “Everything is either a sequel, a re- night he recalled at Blackbird. The night seemed normal to him make, basked on a comic book, or how to lose a guy in ten days when a rather curious customer “stormed in.”

“It was so hard to understand what he was saying. He was while at my best friend’s wedding. The same plot you’ve seen a mumbling to himself and just said million times before.” ‘let me get a coffee,’” Brent said.

Brent’s passion for film isn’t exactly a “I’ve become more and more He proceeded to get the oddsecret either. ball customer his small coffee as “He’s really obsessed with movies,” completely dissatisfied with the man just kept on his rant. sophomore psychology major and friend of mainstream movies and Hol“‘There are deer everywhere,’” Brent Danielle Davis said with a laugh. “He lywood. Everything is based on Brent remembered him saying. will go on these little tangents and no one else will no what he’s talking about. He just something else. Everything is ei- “‘They’re all in the roads’ and all jumps from one subject to another.” ther a sequel, a remake, basked that kinda stuff.”

Brent recollected him drinking Brent’s zeal for movies has him thinking on a comic book, or how to the coffee as if he were on a desert he wants continue to make films for as long lose a guy in ten days while at island, and it was the first liquid as he can. he had seen it days.

“Next summer I’ve almost got it 98 per- my best friends wedding. The “He just downed that hot cup cent in the bag I’m going to be interning in of coffee,” Brent said.

Washington and I’m hoping that will give same plot you’ve seen a million The customer was not done me some insight as to whether I want to en- times before.” even on his way out the door. ter that world,” Brent said.

“He was on his way out and at Originally Brent tried his hand at a poBrent Tripp, the time we kept brownies in a jar litical science major but became displeased with it, which prompted the change to phijunior philosophy major on the counter and he asked ‘what are these?’” Brent explained. “I losophy. told him they were brownies and “I’ve always been a political junkie,” Brent said. “Once I started taking the classes, it just wasn’t gell- he asked how much they were.”

Brent told him the price and he “just threw a five dollar bill at ing. I wasn’t into the inner gears and working of politics, I was me and said ‘mumble mumble mumble have a good night.’ I’ve more into the ethics and the actual motivations behind it.”

Brent knows what his true desire in life is and wants to pursue never seen him again. He was like a phantom.”

Those customers are few and far between for Brent and he it in any way possible.

“As of now I want to go to graduate school, maybe teach at cannot imagine himself working anywhere else.

“You can’t say I don’t have workers pride. I love the place, I the same time but teach lower college, like intro classes,” Brent said. “Cause then it’ll also give me time to work on all my artistic really do.”

Kevin Hall / Staff Photographer Junior philsophy major Brent Tripp makes a double shot espresso as he gets ready for another day of work. “You can’t say I don’t have workers pride. I love the place, I really do,” Brent said.

Melodies of Arabia Spanish professor

David Marcus visits to perform Arabic style music

Brennan Meagher Contributing Writer

Kathryn Shadden Staff Writer The sound of Arabic music filled the room of the Arts & Sciences Auditorium with the performance of David Marcus, a pianist and music theory teacher at Georgia State University, on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Many songs were composed by or native to such places as Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq. Richard Greene of the music department opened up the concert with a welcome, stating that this music was like none ever heard in Milledgeville.

He also advised the audience to “turn off your phones and turn up your soul.”

The performance consisted of a small group of seven people, including David Marcus. Marcus is primarily a pianist and has been playing since he was 4 years old.

He has a Master of Arts in Arabic literature and a Ph.D. in music theory and currently teaches at Georgia State University. He says that the Middle East Ensemble typically plays where they are invited. Milledgeville was one such place.

Many of the songs were very traditional in that no modern instruments were used. The instruments included the oud (Arab lute), the nay (wooden flute) and the dumbek or tabla (hand drum). Suheil Sedran played the oud, which looks and sounds like an unusual guitar.

Oliver Santana played the flute, the nay and the saxophone.

Danny Stern and Emrah Kotan played the tabla, riqq (tambourine) and daff (circular drum). Kerren Berz played violin and Sami Jaraysi provided the main vocals for certain songs.

Marcus played the accordion, the piano and provided vocals at one point.

Each of the performers was introduced and the two drummers had their own solo performance, showing off the unique sound quality of the three percussion instruments.

Marcus seemed eager to engage the audience in the performance, encouraging everyone to clap to the beat or even sing along.

Close to the end of the show, student volunteers from the Department of Music came up to sing with the players for the last three songs.

Kaitlyn Haley, a senior liberal studies major, was one of those students.

“The words were hard to learn, but it was a good experience,” Haley said.

publishes new novel

Lauren Penson / Staff Photographer David Marcus playing the accordion at his performance this past Sunday, Sept. 18. Other than playing the accordion he also played the piano along with the ensemble.

A few songs listed on the program were not played – as Marcus put it, it would be too much of a good thing.

Most traditional songs from the Middle East can be up to forty-five minutes in length, so for brevity’s sake they were shortened for this performance. The lyrics to the songs that included vocals were taken from Arabic poems.

“Poetry is a really big thing in the Arabic world,” Marcus said.

Many of the performers were just learning to play some of the instruments. Marcus was learning how to play the oud and Oliver Santana with the nay. It had an unusual sound, like a flute only much airier, and did not have a mouthpiece.

When asked what it was like to play such an instrument, Santana said it had taken him eight to ten hours just to get a peep out. “I took YouTube lessons,” he said with a laugh.

The group seemed to have a lot of fun performing, and that joy was as infectious as the music they played.

By the last song, the entire audience was clapping and gave the Middle East Ensemble a standing ovation.

labor of love” said Ávila.

Stephanie Diaz recognizes that this novel has been a labor of love for Ávila, and fully Adventure, comedy, horror and human supports him.

“I can’t wait to read the novel, and I feel rights have one thing in common: they are all subjects in Myron Alberto Ávila’s recently very grateful for being a part of this project.

Having my picture published abroad is somepublished novel.

“Aventuras, avatares y averías de la muy thing I would have never imagined. I look foravezada y avisada Da. Juana Isabel Palomeque ward to finally getting to read the novel and Aycinena, alias la Jucha,” translated as “Ad- see the type of feedback Dr. Ávila gets for his ventures, Vicissitudes and Shenanigans of the work,” Diaz said.

There are a number of factors that influVery Dexterous and Perspicacious Ms. Juana Isabel Palomeque,” is the title of Ávila’s nov- enced Ávila’s decision to write this novel. He specializes in Latin el.

American narrative, A press release published and also has experience

by Georgia College sum- “It’s been a long projin gender studies, parmarizes Ávila’s novel in ect. I started writing ticularly those written the following way: “Ávila’s by women. Additionalnovel parodies the largely around 2004. I wrote a masculine tradition of the short story, and then the ly, Ávila has an interest in human rights violaSpanish picaresque narra- rest of the book kind of tions against women in tive, in a story that oscillates Guatemala. Ávila has between hilarity and horror, sprouted spontaneously. and also evolves into three This is my first novel, and dedicated a portion of his novel to women in short stories. The protagonist Guatemala who have and narrator is a woman liv- it has been a labor of been victims of such ing in Guatemala during the love. ” human rights violalate 1970s and early 80s — tions. “I am hoping this a period of internal conflict and well-documented human Myron Alberto Ávila, book raises awareness this because rights violations. assistant professor of against the narrator is a woman Stephanie Diaz, 2011 Spanish who is rebelling,” Ávialumna who majored in la said.

Spanish, did the cover art for Ávila’s novel.

David de Posada, assistant professor of “Dr. Avila was my professor for some of my Spanish culture and literature classes. He told French and Spanish, as well as, coordinator me about this novel he was writing and knew of the Spanish program, believes that Ávila’s my love for photography and asked if I’d be novel is a very important work of literature.

“This is a text is so important because it adinterested in taking some pictures and seeing if the results would be a good fit for the cover,” dresses issues of violence against women in Guatemala from a daring perspective –– that of Diaz said.

In a unique twist, the model for Diaz’s pho- a rebel female subject who exacts a patriarchal tographs was her sister. Ávila had an idea of revenge but, at the same time, embraces and how he wanted the cover of his novel to look. celebrates perfect relationships with men (as “I had the perfect model who would fit the fathers, partners and friends),” Posada said. Ávila’s doctoral dissertation was a work of description- my sister, Verenice Diaz. Her complexion is very unique and she definitely literary criticism that was published in Honduhas a native look to her, something Dr. Avila ras. However, “Aventuras, avatares y averías wanted to portray in the picture. He wanted a de la muy avezada y avisada Da. Juana Isabel native Guatemalan princess. She was perfect Palomeque Aycinena, alias la Jucha,” was published in Guatemala, and is Ávila’s first novel for it,” stated Diaz.

For Ávila, assistant professor of Spanish in published in Guatemala. “This novel could not the Department of Modern Languages and Cul- have been published anywhere else because it is about a Guatemalan citizen in Guatemala,” tures, this novel has been five-year journey.

“It’s been a long project. I started writing Ávila said.

Currently, Ávila is working on a collection around 2004. I wrote a short story, and then the rest of the book kind of sprouted spontane- of short stories to be published in Guatemala, ously. This is my first novel, and it has been a as well as a novel in English.

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September 23, 2011 • Editor, Anna Morris

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Taste Test:

Pumpkin Beers ANNA MORRIS STAFF BREWMASTER Fall is the time for football games, changing leaves, Christmas commercials airing way too early and really good beer. Any person who knows even the slightest information about beer is familiar with the usual fall beers that begin to make their appearance around this time, like Samuel Adams’ Octoberfest. I decided that instead of just showcasing the best fall beers, I would specifically target pumpkin beers because nothing says “hello, fall” like the taste of pumpkin.

Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale

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Lightest in color and taste, this ale is the most bitter of the three beers. The first sip presents a subtle taste of cinnamon, but it isn’t until the aftertaste that this beer really entices your taste buds. There is a bite at the end that can be a little surprising if you’re not expecting it. Despite having a lesser pumpkin taste than the Weyerbacher pumpkin ale, this beer is still good for enjoying on a cold October night in front of a campfire.

Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale

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This beer is without a doubt my favorite one of the bunch.

Before you even take your first sip the scent overwhelms your nostrils and makes you feel like you’re diving headfirst into fall. The spice that comes into play the most is cloves, and it almost takes over the entire drink if it wasn’t for the aftertaste of cinnamon. The only downside to this beer is that because of its higher alcohol content, it sits a little heavy on the stomach.

Game day isn’t about football jerseys and hoodies anymore; it’s about representing your team as stylishly as possible. Every game is an opportunity to show off your team’s colors through the latest fashions and trends. Being in Georgia, red, black and white are definitely the most popular team colors being worn on the weekends, but you can switch out these colors to match your favorite team.

On any game day in Athens you’ll see girls dressed to the nines in high-waisted black mini skirts and flouncy red or white tops paired with strappy black or gold sandals. Various styles of dresses are worn, from maxi to minis. Ruffles and embroidery add great detail to solid red and black dresses.

Add some contrast with brown or gold leather belts and rock some metallic wedges. Cowboy boots are also popular if you are looking for comfort and a touch of southern class.

Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale Don’t let the name of this beer fool you; if I didn’t know any better I would easily confuse this pumpkin ale for a regular beer. There are not many spices added to this ale that make it stand out amongst the other pumpkin beers. Although, it does have a slightly sweet taste and the beginning and aftertaste are very similar, making this beer the smoothest of the three. *The Colonnade does not promote underage drinking.

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The perfect fall playlist LINDSAY SHOEMAKE MUSIC EXPERT With the promise of fall, cooler weather and an abundance of Northface-clad undergrads right around the corner, what better way to celebrate the change of seasons than with a new set of tunes? This playlist is guranteed to get you ready for fall.

1) “Back Of My Mind” by The Autumn Defense 2) “Horchata” by Vampire Weekend 3) “The End’s Not Near” by Band Of Horses 4) “Autumn” by Paolo Nutini 5) “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson 6) “I Stand Alone” by Theophilus London 7) “Die Die Die” by The Avett Brothers 8) “Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

Girls aren’t the only ones who can dress up for game day. Guys look classic in a sleek polo from the Southern Tide Skipjack Polo Sports colors collection. Southern Tide is known for their soft fabrics, unique colors and durability, so you know it’s worth investing in. Try one out in “Varsity Red,” and you’ll look great while cheering on the ‘Dawgs.’ Pair your polo with khakis for a classic look. If conservative isn’t your style don’t be afraid to stand out and wear red pants with a white button-down shirt and a bow tie. Brown leather driving moccasins will look great with any of these outfits.

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Jack and Darcy, located downtown, has tons of looks to keep you dressed your best for game day. With new shipments every week you are bound to look great for your winning team.

Students and teachers get 15 percent off their purchase every Monday. So let down the tailgates and kick off this season with style.

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Sports

September 23, 2011 • Editor, Sam Hunt

Men’s tennis claims seven titles

The Side Line

Men take five singles and two doubles titles in fall tourney Gabrielle Carrier Staff Writer

Taylor Lamb Sports Columnist

The men’s tennis team was at home Sept. 16-28 for its first Fall tournament.

At the Windstream Men’s Fall Championship, the Bobcats won five of the seven flights and took seven titles, two in doubles and five in singles.

“I thought we played well, it’s a good start,” Head Coach Steve Barsby said. “The field was not as deep this past weekend as it will be this upcoming weekend at Regionals but it’s a good indication of where we are.

The Windstream Tournament is hosted by Georgia College in which three different schools attend including Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Augusta State University and Lander University. The round-robin-style tournament had seven flights with one GC player in each.

“The tournament went well, it was a good practice run for the spring season,” junior Tyler Franks said.

Lauren Davidson / Senior Photographer Junior Wictor Andersson serves in his match on Friday, Sept. 16.

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Lauren Davidson / Senior Photographer Junior Johan Wadstein following through on his overhand strike.

Women’s soccer begins PBC Road trip leaves club with win after pair of losses soccer with tie and loss Caitlin Renn Senior Reporter Following last week’s victory over Emory, the men’s club soccer team hit the road for weekend games against Valdosta State University on Saturday afternoon and Florida State University on Sunday. Tying the first game 2-2 and conceding the second 5-1, the team worked toward playing cohesively as new players integrate with veterans.

“A large number of the team haven’t played together as a core unit because there’s a lot of new guys this year. From year to year the starting line up will look different,” junior center midfielder William Strawbridge said. “The whole idea of team chemistry comes into play, and that might have had a part in it. But we’ll absolutely get used to playing together, and that’s the kind of thing that comes with time.

People aren’t exactly real comfortable in their slots yet, but I think it’s the kind of thing that if it goes well it will turn into something really good.”

Under the hot Valdosta sun Saturday afternoon, the men played a 4-4-2, putting four defenders in the back, four in the middle field, and two forwards up top to keep the pressure on Valdosta’s defense, like last week’s game against Emory University.

“Last weekend we played Emory and near the end of the game we got urgent and we kind of lost our heads and started playing just bad soccer,” junior student coach Elliot Payne said.

“The main focus of this weekend was no matter what the score line is, just to stay focused on playing our version of soccer, which is controlled possession on the ground.”

According to Payne, the defense played solid in midfield for these games.

In the first half, Strawbridge stuck a penalty kick to the bottom left corner of the net for GC’s first goal.

After Strawbridge’s successful pentaly kick, freshman striker Paul Murray got the ball past Valdosta’s defense for the first goal of the game and his first goal of the weekend.

“It was right after the penalty kick that Will scored, and it was a little play off of that into the middle and I was there to hit the bouncing ball,” Murray said.

According to Strawbridge, Murray’s great goal was followed by two defensive blunders

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The Short Stop

Taylor Lamb / Staff Photographer Senior forward Erica Padula delivers a header in the box over two Montevallo defenders in the 4-0 Georgia College victory.

Taylor Lamb Senior Reporter Beginning last weekend’s games with a questionable red card foreshadowed the weekend’s finish for the women’s soccer team in the Tampa Tournament at the University of Tampa.

The Bobcats (2-6) returned home after the rough weekend and knew their job when the Peach Belt Conference play began.

In Tuesday’s home opening conference game against Montevallo University, Georgia College asserted dominance with a 4-0 shutout. Before their first conference victory came, the women’s team struggled in Florida.

Facing Barry University, the Bobcats were outshot for only the second time this season 20-9. Junior mid-fielder Olivia Holden earned a red card on a late challenge for the ball in the first half, setting the fate for the Bobcats.

Barry netted its first goal with 31 minutes remaining in the first half off of a corner kick to go up 1-0.

GC fought hard despite being down a player for the majority of the game, but Barry’s Melissa Madrid sealed the game delivering two goals with minutes left. The first came off a Madrid header with four minutes left, and her second was a successful breakaway two minutes later.

Head Coach Hope Clark rotated her arsenal of goalies to see different girls. Freshman Annie Stephens had four successful saves and one goal in the first half, and classmate Taylor Cornelius saw her first

Upcoming Games Soccer: Sept. 24

@ Georgia Southwestern

Sept. 24

Codfish Bowl @ Boston

Cross Country: Tennis:

Sept. 23-25 Men’s and Women’s ITA

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collegiate experience in the second half saving four and allowing two.

Defeated 3-0, GC found more trouble with tournament host Tampa. Sunday morning continued the brutal non-conference schedule for the women’s team as they lost 2-0 to the Spartans. GC entered the half down 1-0 after Samantha Kay’s 18th minute goal. After the second half’s commencing whistle, the Bobcat’s continued to work against Tampa, but allowed the second and final point of the match, putting Tampa up 2-0 for the win.

Tuesday’s saturated conference opener was a much needed win for the Bobcats.

“We definitely needed this (win),” mid-fielder Karen Bonilla said. “I was actually telling Olivia (Holden) that our win was cringing up and we finally got it and knew it was going to be tonight.”

A strong warm-up of ball possession and movement had the Bobcats communicating and recogniz

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Quote of the Week

“By the time conference and regional’s rolls around, we’ll be laying smoke,” -Senior cross country runner Tyler Mattix

For years NFL teams have kicked off from the 30-yard line. I’ve heard, “One second, I wanna’ see kickoff,” numerous times and I usually always agree: it’s one of the most exhilarating and fast-paced moments in American football. Drastic ball movement from one side of the field to the other is entrancing, anticipating a big run or great block.

In 2011, amid the confusion of the lockout and player changes, the NFL somehow saw it fit to move the kickoff spot up five yards, and lower the number of yards the kick coverage team is able to run before the kick from 15 to five yards.

According to football enthusiast Brian Burke’s NFL statistics blog, since 2000, kickoff injuries have risen from 0.6 percent to 2 percent in 2010. Moving the spot up will increase the number of touchbacks and reduce kickoff injuries, as there will be less kickoff runs. But is taking one of the biggest excitements from the game right?

Does emphasis go into punts and punt returners if teams think they will be fielding more punts? Week one is over and teams are debating issues that should be an off-season worry, but are instead a week-two mystery.

In 2008, pass and run plays had a higher injury rate than kickoff plays, but in 2009 and 2010, kickoffs surpassed run and pass plays in injury rates, thanks to the helmetto-helmet rule discouraging players from taking questionable shots. Steeler’s linebacker James Harrison knows this rule well after being fined $125,000 for illegal hits and flagrant fouls in 2010.

Last October, the NFL implemented serious repercussions for head-to-head contact. One hundred and twenty five thousand dollars may not seem like a lot of money to a pro football player, but Harrison and many other players were irate at the high fines. As for the kickoffs, how about we keep the helmet-to-helmet rule, flagrant fouls, and illegal hits. All are necessary and have statistically reduced injuries.

Now, let’s scoot the kickoff spot back five yards to where it was and think about other ways to reduce injuries. It would look odd, but maybe the kicker could go back to the 30, and his special teams line remain at the 35? Players time to reach full speeds and power would lessen, but still allow for a returnable and watchable play.

A few years back, SportsCenter was all over Devin Hester and his kick returns in Chicago in 2006 and 2007.

Now the NFL just made the field 15 yards shorter on special teams. Kick returners have to decide if they want to take the ball out from eight or nine yards deep now.

Green Bay Packer rookie Randall Cobb disproved my point in the season opener by running a kickoff from deep in his end zone for a 108 yard touchdown, but watch this season and count the touchbacks.

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Number of shots the women’s soccer team took compared to Montevallo’s nine shots, in the Bobcat win Sept. 20 on Bobcat Field at West Campus.

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Cross Country trims times for fourth place Men’s team takes fourth place in their fourth meet at the Mercer RunFit Invitational out of 15 teams David Cox Staff Writer

File Photo Seniors Daniel Horseman (left) and Colin Conroy (right) both finished in the top-20 racers at the Mercer RunFit Invitational on Sept. 17. Georgia College took fourth place out of the 15 teams that competed.

On Sept. 17, The men’s cross country team traveled to Mercer University where they competed in the Mercer RunFit Invitational. Out of the 15 teams than ran, the Bobcats took fourth place and had on overall team score of 105, coming in behind the third place finisher Darton College, who finished with a team score of 102. Taking first in the race was the host, Mercer, with an overall score of 35 points and Savannah College of Art Design claimed second place with a team score of 38.

Crossing the finish line first for the Bobcats was senior Tyler Mattix. He led the team with a time of 26:38, placing 12th overall on the 8k course.

“I’m very pleased with my performance,” Mattix said. “I’m pleased with the way I felt, too. I felt good afterwards.”

Senior Dan Horseman followed closely behind Mattix, finishing with a time of 26:48 and taking 15th place. Fellow senior Colin Conroy, crossed the finish in 27:13, claiming the 20th spot.

The next GC runner to finish was sophomore Philip Laskey, in 27:54 in 31st place. Senior Rob Manning finished just behind Laskey, taking 34th with a time of 28:01.

“I’m extremely pleased,” Assistant Coach Rich Dobson said.

“I didn’t think they would be able to run this fast this quickly.

They’ve already matched or even surpassed their times from this time last year.”

“We smoked our times from last year,” Mattix said.

Both Mattix and Horseman etched their names in GC’s record books with their finishes at Mercer. Mattix’s 26:43 finish marks the fifth fastest in GC history, and Horseman’s time of 26:48 ranks in at the eighth fastest time.

Horseman said that while the team is happy with their current performance, they still see room for improvement.

“We’ve been saying that September is the month of fatigued legs because we have four races in four weeks. We’re never running on fresh legs,” Horseman said. “Being fresh can lead to faster times.”

Like the runners, the coaches are also wary of excessive tiredness. Dobson said, “We’ve been asking the guys to be mindful of their fatigue. We’ve been trying to give them plenty of time to recover.”

The coaching staff has monitored the team’s fatigue level and has accommodated the runners by slightly altering training schedules as they feel the tiring effects of back-to-back races.

Given ample time to rest, Horseman said that he expects the team will post even better times.

“We have a race in Boston this weekend, and then after that we have a week off,” Horseman said. “A week off can do a lot for your legs.”

The race in Boston, the 44th annual Codfish Bowl, will take place on Sep. 24 and will mark the end of the “month of fatigued legs.” It will also present much competition.

“There will be some very fast runners in Boston,” Dobson said. He hopes that the high level of competition will motivate the team to post even faster times.

According to Horseman, the overall level of competition has increased. “This is probably the most solid cross country team Georgia College has ever had, but other teams from other schools can probably say the same thing.”

Regardless, Mattix and Horseman agree that the GC cross country team will continue to see steady improvement.

“By the time conference and regionals roll aroundconference we’ll be laying smoke,” Mattix said.

Sophomore Alison Lones leads the women’s team to fourth place in the Bridgestone-Pacer Invitational at USC Aiken. The team started, competed and ended the 6k race with a pack mentality approach Alyson Crosby Staff Writer The women’s cross country team took fourth place Saturday in the Bridgestone-Pacer Invitational at USC Aiken.

The Bobcats had three runners finish in the top 20 in this sandy 6k course and with a total of 84 team points was awarded fourth place.

Team points are calculated by adding up each team member’s place. The team with the lowest number of team points is awarded first place; in this case that was Augusta State with a total of 37 points.

Sophomore Allison Lones led the team for the third time this season with a time of 24:38, finishing in sixth place overall. Lones is happy

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Continued from page 13 ing each other well in pre-game. Taylor Cornelius earned the starting spot in goal and allowed no goals in her second game.

Three minutes after the half GC struck, junior defender Jamie Colcord ripped a 30-yard shot from the left side of the box finding freshman forward Abby Dalton for the first goal.

On top 1-0, GC continued to blast shots in the first half, and on a breakaway from freshman Tatum O’Keefe,- another goal landed.

In the 26:00 minute O’Keefe one-onone w ith the keeper, deflected one off of the keeper.

Following the deflection was freshman mid-fielder Ashley Veilleux who one-timed the ball into an open net to go 2-0.

Things worsened for Montevallo after earning a yellow card and continued to get shut down by the Bobcat defense.

Owning the game’s confidence and scoreboard, the Bobcats pushed on in the pouring rain.

With nine minutes left, Veilleux was taken down in the box by Montevallo’s Kaitlin Thomas who earned a yellow on the play. Veilleux sunk her penalty kick

to be in the lead again this week but will continue to strive to do better and shave time off of her run.

“It feels great, I guess I try not to focus on being the number one runner, I focus on trying to do better, and trying to encourage the other girls to do better,” Lones said.

Freshman team member Rebecca Shane came in second for the Bobcats for the first time in her career with a time of 25:37. She finished 15th overall.

“It was my first 6k; going into it I was really excited but a little nervous. I feel good about it now; it was a pretty good run,” Shane said.

The next three Bobcat runners, Victoria Dobson, Ashton Passino and Karissa Ekstrom finished together in 20th, 21st and 22nd place with

the times 25:48, 25:49 and 25:49 respectively.

According to Coach Samprone this helped to procure fourth place.

“The teams greatest strength, and this has been for the past several years, is how closely they finish together, our team tends to run in a very tight pack,” Samprone said.

This serves well against teams who have members who run really fast and then some who finish slower. Even if a team member is first to finish it’s the team’s score as a whole that decides what place they will be awarded.

According to Lones the team decided going into the meet that they would each strive to stay close to a team member to boost their points and push themselves.

Overall the team and the coach are pleased with the results of Saturday’s meet. However,

according to Samprone, the first, second and third places went to other Peach Belt Conference teams. Augusta State University came in first place with 37 points, Flagler College took second with 60 points and the University of Montevallo came in third with 66 points. “The bad news is that we were beat by three Peach Belt teams, so we have some work to do shaving time off of our run,” Samprone said.

The team had an opportunity to preview the course they will be running in the Peach Belt Conference on Oct. 22. According to Coach Samprone, the course is much sandier than the runners are used to, and this will factor into their preparation for the conference meet.

The Bobcats will travel to Boston on Saturday, Sept. 26, to compete in the Codfish Bowl.

“I saw her coming out and she came out sort of far.

It was instinct to take a touch around her and then she followed me. On the PK I knew I wanted to go right and tapped it in.”

Ashley Veilleux, freshman mid-fielder for her second goal of the day.

“I saw her coming out and she came out sort of far,” Veilleux said. “It was instinct to take a touch around her and then she followed me. On the PK I knew I wanted to go right and tapped it in.”

To add insult to injury, Bonilla split the defense in the 88th minute receiving a through pass from Veilleux, scoring the fourth GC goal for the 4-0 victory.

“We had a tough go I would say with 1-5, but we’ve played some incredible competition,” Clark said. “That was to prepare us for tonight and I think the girls came out and handled that well with a 4-0 win. That’s tough to do in our conference so we’re really pleased with the girls.”

Next the Bobcats head south to Americus to take on Georgia Southwestern.

Taylor Lamb / Staff Photographer Freshman Ashley Veilleux approaches her penalty kick after she was taken down in the box by a Montevallo defender. Veilleux’s penalty kick was good for her second goal of the game. The 4-0 victory against Montevallo was the Bobcats first home win of the season.

Lauren Davidson / Senior Photographer Junior Kasper Konyves slices a backhand shot over the net in the team’s Fall Championship at the Centennial courts.

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Continued from page 13 To prepare for the season, the team works out Monday through Friday, either in the gym or conditioning, followed by practice on the court.

In the Fall Championships, the Bobcats played 14 singles and three doubles matches and the players were divided into groups.

“We got them in good shape pretty quick, we don’t have any problems with conditioning,” Barsby said. “A lot of teams early in the season will have those problems but with the program we put in, our guys are usually in really good shape.”

In the first group, junior Johan Wadstein took on Lander University’s Samuel Poutigant. Wadstein played hard but was defeated 6-4 in both sets. In his afternoon match against Augusta State University, but suffered a 6-4, 6-4 defeat once again.

In the second group senior Jerome Leborgne won the first title of the day against Lander University’s Ross Armstrong with ease, 6-1, 6-1. After his first victory, Leborgne then went on to defeat Augusta State’s Henrique Boturao, 6-3, and won his second set in a tiebreaker with the final result of 7-6.

Junior Kasper Konyves took home the third group title after defeating Lander University’s Max Desmars in three sets, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 and Augusta State’s Victor Guimaraes 7-5, 6-2. the fifth group, senior Leo Bernardes, was no disappointment receiving the title for fifth group.

He quickly took Lander University’s Gary Bertoldo in two sets, 6-1, 6-2 then beat Augusta State’s Jenner Stevenson 6-2, 6-2.

Winning by a landslide Junior Wictor Andersson won against Sergi Forcadell, 6-1, 6-0 then defeated ABAC’s Thomas Flowers, 6-1, 6-1.

“It felt good, especially to go in with a good confidence for this upcoming weekend,” Andersson said.

Finally in the sixth group, sophomore Mario Cardenas took home the group title winning against Augusta State’s Max Coulomb 6-1, 6-2 then against Jacob Tompkins 6-2, 6-0.

In doubles, Wadstein and junior Tyler Franks both won their first match but fell to their opponents in the second.

“The tournament was a good test to see how we match up against the other teams, we have a lot of potential but we need to improve and keep working hard to reach that potential,” Franks said.

The pair, Wadstein and Leborgne defeated Fernandes and Boturao 8-4 for the first group victory.

Following that, Bernardes and Cardenas took down Stevenson and Coulomb, 8-6, to take third group title.

The Bobcats leave on Sept. 22 for the Fall Regional Tournament in Sumter, S.C. “I think you can expect great things from the team in the spring season,” Franks said. “We have a lot of great players this year, and with a lot of hard work and practice this fall, we can expect a successful season and hopefully a national championship.”

The full season will pick up in early January.

“We got a few matches under our belt to get ready for this weekend,” Barsby said. “I think they just need to keep working hard. We’re trying some new doubles teams, getting out there and grinding the weight. I don’t really think we need to change much but just keep improving.”

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Chili’s race raises funds for cancer Kate Ramsey Staff Writer Saturday, Sept. 17, marked the date of the local Chili’s 3rd Annual one mile fun run and 5k Race. All Chili’s locations host this event, donating all proceeds to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, funding the research for childhood cancer. The races were held at the Oconee River Greenway; the 5k was a total of three laps around the concrete trail.

This race represents much more than just physical fitness to all of its contestants and contributors, it is rewarding and meaningful. Chili’s Manager Kaitlin Curley stated, “This race is one of the best times of the year for our employees.

It gives us the chance to give back to our community and support a great cause.”

The race was sponsored by numerous local businesses of Milledgeville, who were proud and honored to be able to show their support. These businesses include BB&T Corporation, Fitness Plus Health Club, SportFit, Yummo Yogo, SunTrust Banks, Inc., Verizon Wireless, Chick-fil-A, Middle Georgia Cards & Coins, Monograms & More, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Asian Bistro & Grill, Lowe’s, Field’s Photography and Framing, Buffington’s Burger Lounge, Roc’s Cork Shoppe Beverage Warehouse, Metropolis Cafe, Charter Communications and the Antebellum Inn. Several of these businesses donated gift certificates and merchandise to the winners and top three placing male and female contestants of the races.

All contestants of the race were given a race day T-shirt designed by Apparel Ink. The one mile fun run began at 8:30 a.m., and the 5k started at 9 a.m. The winner of the 5k was John Davis, an avid runner. Davis completed the race in an impressive and swift timing of 20 minutes and 15 seconds. When questioned on his technique and ability to pace himself, Davis re-

“I think it’s so great that Chili’s has made it a point to donate so much to this cause.

It’s really nice knowing that they are helping out the kids and doing so much to get others involved.”

Brandon Beaty, senior management information systems major plied: “I have done a bunch of races and have always trained for them.” He is a member of the Re-Bath of Middle Georgia and Mike Wood Builders running team. The winning prize that Davis walked away with from this race was a brand new Aussie grill.

Chili’s will host its “Donate the Profits Day” on Monday, Sept. 26, on which all sales profits will be donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This is a great opportunity for those who missed out on the chance to show their support in the races to contribute to the cause.

Those who would like to give to the organization may also visit the Chili’s and St. Jude’s mutual home website for this event. On this site, you are able to design your own chili pepper to put on display, vote for your favorite pepper created by others, learn about the benefits in making a donation or email a link to others so they may donate.

“I think it’s so great that Chili’s has made it a point to donate so much to this cause,” senior management information systems major Brandon Beaty said. It’s really nice knowing that they are helping out the kids and doing so much to get others involved.”

Chelsea Hinkel / Photographer The Chili’s run kicks off at the Oconee River Greenway, offering participants a one mile fun run and 5k run. All proceeds were donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research.

Venture Out journeys to ride Ocoee River rapids Sabrina Chandler Senior Writer

On the weekend of Sept. 16 the Georgia College group Venture Out set out on their first excursion of the Fall semester.

The group, made up of two instructors and six students, departed for their adventure from East Campus. Their final destination: Ocoee, Tenn.

Graduate student Sarah Canatsey led the group. Canatsey is in the outdoor education administration program. Each Venture Out trip is led by one of the graduate students involved in the program.

On their way to Tennessee, the group stopped at Neels Gap for dinner.

“Neels Gap is basically the first place with civilization after getting on the Appalachian Trail,” Canatsey said. “It’s a really cool place.”

The group set up camp at Thunder Rock campgrounds in Polk County, Tenn., where the six students were taught some tricks of the camping trade.

“They learned a bunch about camping,” Canatsey said. “We gave them some tips. It was really fun.”

The group even learned how to cook homemade bread over a campfire.

The group left for the Ocoee River, the nation’s most popular whitewater run, on Saturday. The group rafted the middle river section which is a five mile stretch of whitewater, including class three and four rapids. Class six is the highest and is too dangerous for rafting.

“It was a blast,” Canatsey said. “The students we took were so excited. A couple of kids had never been rafting so it was really

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costing two goals to Valdosta, who tied the game before halftime.

“I think it was just sort of a mental lapse,” Strawbridge siad. “We started out well, scored two goals fairly quickly, and it seemed like everything was going well and we were playing pretty decently. But it was a scrappy game. The second half was more chaotic, very back and forth. They probably had more chances than we did.”

Ending the game in a draw, Strawbridge says it is hard not to admit disappointment.

“It’s definitely sour I would say. To come off the field and it be 2-2 when you’re up 2-0 at one point, especially to go up 2-0 with relative ease, it was definitely bittersweet,” Strawbrige said. “You don’t want to lose on the road, but I think people were okay with the tie.”

They took to the road again for Sunday’s game, playing Florida State in Tallahassee. In even warmer temperatures, the team felt the heat.

“The score line looks like we got slaughtered, but it was actually a close game until about the last 15 minutes when we just got burned out from the long weekend, and they took advantage of us,” Payne said.

The men held the score at 1-0 for almost the entire first half of the game, missing a few chances at a mark on the scoreboard.

“Near the beginning of the game there was

fun to watch them.”

After rafting, the group finished out the night playing different kinds of card games.

“We were going to go on a hike, but rafting wore a lot of the group out, so we ended up playing games all night,” Canatsey said.

The whitewater rafting trip cost each student $115. This payment included the rafting, necessary gear, all of their meals and camping as well as transportation.

Macie Holstein, a freshman community health major, loved her experience on the Venture Out expedition.

“It was my first time with Venture Out and I had so much fun,” Holstein said. “It was very well planned out. It went very smoothly. It was really fun and I learned a lot of new camping tips.”

The group returned back to Milledgeville on the early afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 18.

The next exploration Venture Out has planned is a backpacking trip, hiking the Coosa Trail through Vogel State Park near Blairsville, Ga. The trip will take place Oct. 14-16. The pre-trip meeting is Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. in the Health Science Building third floor lobby. Throughout the semester, Venture Out is also going on multiple backpacking and rock climbing excursions.

For more information on important dates and details about Venture Out, visit their website at http://www.gcsu.edu/outdoor/ ventureout.htm. Venture Out also their own Facebook group, GC Venture Out, where members can say updated with all of the most recent announcements and news going on in Venture Out.

a moment where we played extremely well. We built it up from the back and someone crossed it in and we almost got a goal,” Payne said.

“There was another play that if we would have scored, then it would have been a different game. It would have been 1-1, and that would have been more motivation. Then, later on in the game it was 3-1, we had a breakaway but it was called offsides. We would have scored on that breakaway, but they called it back so that was kind of a bummer because it could have changed the game, made it 3-2, and given us good momentum.”

Murray stepped up and scored GC’s only goal of the game in the second half, after being down 3-0. According to Payne, Murray trucked over Florida State’s defense, taking out the one defender in his way, and jumping over him to grab the header and send it into the net.

“Paul has really stepped up. Paul’s a freshman so it’s cool to see him rising up and scoring goals. So far he has scored a goal in all of our games,” Payne said.

“It was nice to see people still working hard when it’s, you know, 5-0. The team came together, and we bonded over this weekend,” Payne said.

“Team chemistry might have a lot to do with this weekend’s outcome. The Florida State game was good though, it was a good chance to experiment and a lot of younger guys got playing time,” Strawbridge said. “It was good that the guys got that experience, I think this trip will be like a positive step in terms of the rest of the season, down the road, even though in the short term we didn’t really get the results that we wanted.”