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Success. millennial job report part 2

Last week, we looked at the unemployment increase for Millennials. This week, we look at the tough choices our generation face: a successful career or successful love.

Which are you going to choose?

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Defining Greek Greek Life students fight to disprove stereotypes by setting positive examples.

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Coach’s Corner Coaches, the architects of athletic programs know when to push their players and when to back off and let them create.

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You wouldn’t know it, but Georgia State owns the highest resolution telescopes in the world.

Garage rock with a splash of sugary surf pop—think a less narcoleptic Best Coast with a hard punk rock edge.

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House Bill 306, authored by state Rep. Keisha Waites, D-Atlanta, could establish a team and authority to restart a passenger rail between Atlanta and Macon. The bill would set up a government body, Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority, which would be responsible for owning, operating and maintaining a Bibb County-to-Clayton County rail system.

The total capital cost of the system would be around $400 million. However, the system is fully funded by international investors, according to Waites.

After a tip from furious West End residents, the Atlanta Police crime suppression unit raided the West End Market on Friday and confiscated $5 million worth of counterfeited luxury goods. According to investigators, half a dozen stores were selling fake goods, from blue jeans to designer purses.

National

Two expectant parents, Nathan and Raizy Gluber, were killed in a midnight car crash Sunday. However, the baby was rescued by cesarean section and is in critical condition. The Glubers, both 21, were riding in a livery cab when a BMW crashed into them at an intersection. Police are looking for the two occupants of the BMW after they fled the scene.

The driver of the cab was taken to the hospital. The Glubers were a part of the Hasidic

community, who have come together to make sure the baby will be given the adequate medical care.

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Global

A student said she was walking when an unidentified male struck her head, causing an abrasion. She refused medical attention and officers searched the area with negative results. This case is being handled by investigations.

Landmark Diner

Officers responded to a failure to pay for services rendered call. The staff declined to press charges.

The accused was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and escorted off campus.

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A Georgia State student said that she was cooking and left items unattended, which caught on fire and caused a large amount of smoke. There was no other damage.

This case is being handled by investigations.

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The Yunnan province in southwest China was struck with a moderate earthquake on Sunday, injuring at least 30 people and causing hundreds of homes to collapse. The magnitude-5.5 earthquake damaged 2,500 homes and caused 700, according to official Xinhua News Agency. Supplies to affected areas are on the way to the 55,000 people affected by the quake.

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A Georgia State faculty member stated that an art DVD was stolen from the DVD player. She said that the last time she saw the DVD was on Feb. 7 and when she returned on Feb. 10 it had been stolen.

There was no entry. This case is being handled by investigations.

February 20

After two Afghan children were killed during an operation involving Australian soldiers, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) commanders are now trying to find out what happened. On Thursday morning, the boys aged seven and eight, were shot dead in Oruzgan province of Afghanistan where the soldiers were fighting back after an attack by Taliban.

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February 27

Arts & Humanities

A Louisiana man is suing is ex-girlfriend for allegedly stealing his sperm in order to conceive. Lane Harden, 44, said he contributed to a sperm bank for another woman, Katherine Le Blank, to use. However, Coby Duvall used it to conceive her now 2-year-old son. Harden is suing Duvall and the sperm bank clinic for negligence, fraud and breach of contract and claiming emotional and monetary damages.

Weather

February 11

University Lofts

University Commons

A report was filed for battery and property damage. A student said she was in an argument with her roommate and another female, when she was physically attacked. No one was present when the police arrived. This case is being handled by investigations.

Sports Arena

A student’s bicycle was stolen after he left it secured to a bicycle rack at 10:30 a.m. and returned at 4:20 p.m. This case is being handled by investigations.

Classroom South

A report was filed for lost or mislaid property.

A student said he lost his wallet at an unknown location. The wallet contained $10, a Panther Card, Georgia Driver’s license and a MARTA Breeze Card.

Classroom South

Police responded to a suspicious person and upon arrival officers made contact with the individual matching the description. The individual was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and escorted off campus.

February 28

Student Recreation Center

A report was filed for theft. A student said he wrapped his cellphone up with his t-shirt and left it unattended on the bleachers while he played basketball. When he returned his property was gone. This case is being handled by investigations.

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MIKE EDEN | THE SIGNAL Jasmine Jakes dribbles up field versus Mississippi State on March 2.

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Love or career?

Millenials are faced with the choice of successful love or successful career AVERAGE AGE TO TIE THE KNOT

For males: 28 years old

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hen Georgia State students are asked to describe themselves, many of them immediately respond with a classification or a major, not a relationship status.

Students today are more focused on their career advancements than on settling down into serious relationships.

With the millennial generation getting married at half the rate of their parents, the future of holy matrimonial relevance has come under question.

“The decline in the percent of [young people] getting married has been a gradual change,” said Wendy Simonds, a professor of sociology at Georgia State.

Simonds said people still care about relationships, just not marriage. However she does not “think this is necessarily a bad thing.”

According to a study by IHS Global Insight in 2012, millennials are also getting married at later times in life than past generations. On average, women today get married at age 26, while men are tying the knot around age 28.

Adia Wingfield, an associate professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Sociology, names higher economic pressures for millennials to settle down as one of the factors.

“Young people today want middle class jobs, and are delaying [serious relationships] until they attain those positions,” Wingfield said.

Senior Jasmine Farr credits changes in the definition of marriage as to why young people are delaying marriage later

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For females: 26 years old

“[Hookups] are more common because of our fast paced lives ... We don’t have time to invest time.”

into their 20s and early 30s. “[Older generations] married for money, not love,” Farr said. “Marriage was an economic decision, not a search for personal fulfillment.”

Farr said women are now independent and do not need marriage to define them as they might have in the past.

“It makes sense,” Junior Chase Bryan said. “Women are getting higher up on the career ladder than they ever have in the past.”

The 2-year gap between the ages women get married in comparison to men has been consistent for generations.

“Women just mature more quickly than men,” said Miriam Konrad, senior lecturer for the Department of Sociology.

She said it is also traditional for men to be attracted to younger women, and women to older men. This constant comes from the patriarchal tradition for men to be the caretakers, therefore older and more established in their careers.

According to USA Today, the millennial generations are is viewed as an ambitious and driven generation that prefers instant gratification and want to constantly be on the go.

As a result, committed relationships can be difficult to maintain. Hookups, or casual sex, have become more acceptable.

“The women’s movement and the

-Chase Bryan, junior sexual revolution have changed things,” Konrad said. “What was okay for men is now okay for women.”

However, Konrad said women still want commitment ultimately, although they “may be cynical about getting there.”

Today’s increase in social permission for millennials to explore both sexual and romantic options is another factor in the matter.

Although older generations may have engaged in casual sex as well, they could but could not openly discuss it because it was highly frowned upon.

Today, social norms have transformed and young people do not have to be married to have sex.

“There have been changes in the sexual norm,” said Wingfield. “[There is] more sexual gratification and less taboo and judgment.”

According to Wingfield, hookups are more commonplace today than in older generations.

Bryan said he can understand why students choose to go the “hookup route” and decide against the commitment route. “[Hookups] are more common because of our fast paced lives,” Bryan said.

“We don’t have time to invest time.”

Bryan explained how casual sex can sometimes be appealing because “you don’t have to open yourself up.”

Senior Lauren Monroe, however a senior, disagreed.

As a college student in a committed, long distance relationship, Monroe said a serious romance is possible while still pursuing a career and a degree.

“I understand that many college students have no problem with sleeping around,” Monroe said. “I think it just takes time, work and discussion to keep a relationship and I do believe that [students] can have both.”

When talking about success and whether it is preferred over love, success must be defined.

“Today, success is material attainment and money,” Konrad said.

As a result, many students have various motivations for attending college and pursuing a degree.

Lawrence Jackson, a sophomore and computer science major, said he would temporarily drop out of college for a romantic interest who was “well-off ” and offered to take care of his needs and offer travel opportunities.

“If she’s rich, let’s go do this,” Jackson said.

Monroe said she would “absolutely not” accept an offer of love and money over her education.

In terms of the future, students feel as if, when the time is right for marriage and family, they would be open to staying at home with children, if needed, after attaining a certain level of success.

“If [she] made more money than me, I would not mind being a stay-at-home dad,” Jackson said.

Palmieri said, “I would stay at home until [the children] were school-age, then maybe get a part-time job in my desired field.”

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Campus Briefs Students can receive health check screenings and health awareness information at First Thursdays Health Screenings.

The program is held every first Thursday in Room 322 of Sparks Hall from 1-4 p.m.

Yu-Ping Chen, assistant professor of physical therapy, and Ayanna Howard, a professor of robotics at Georgia Tech, are currently collaborating to explore how specially designed robots can help children with cerebral palsy in a research study funded by the National Science Foundation The Center of Excellence for Health Disparities Research (CoEx) is hosting a summit on March 7 in the Speaker’s Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The summit will address the problems of health disparities urban areas and include lectures by former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, Georgia State’s Richard Rothenberg, Richard Warnecke of the University of Illinois at Chicago and several other speakers.

Georgia State criminologists Volkan Topalli, Timothy Brezina and graduate student Mindy Bernhardt recently coauthored “With God on my side: The paradoxical relationship between religious belief and criminality among hardcore street offenders,” a study that found policy implications for correctional faith-based reforms. The study was published in the journal Theoretical Criminology.

The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration will kick off their 40th Anniversary celebration with Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon, Inc., speaking in the Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at the Rialto Center for the Arts. The series will provide students access to leaders and executives in segments of the hospital industry.

The Office of Civic Engagement is hosting Pilgrimage to Justice, an Interfaith-based event that will emphasize campus diversity and highlight social justice issues, on March 12. The event will take place in the Student Center Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

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STUDY ABROAD

Syrian conflict not likely to endanger students studying abroad DOMINIQUE MOSES

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s the Syrian Civil War rages on in its second year now, nearly 800,000 Syrians have been displaced and 177,387 are taking refuge in Turkey, where Georgia State plans to send students for the 2013 Maymester.

The sheer number of individuals seeking haven in neighboring countries, especially Turkey, is overwhelming aide agencies, according to Adib Shishakly, head of the aid coordination unit at the Assistance Coordination Unit of the Syrian National Coalition, currently based in southern Turkey.

“No matter how much aid and food baskets we are getting in; it’s not enough. The number of people trying to cross illegally has increased dramatically,” said Shishakly, in an interview with Al Jazeera on Feb. 18.

Though the overwhelming volume of refugees in southern Turkey continues to grow, it is not expected to affect Georgia State students’ safety for the duration of the trip.

Shawn Powers, assistant professor of Georgia State’s Communication Department, explained that the risk involved with this study abroad trip is greatly diminished by the distance between Istanbul, where Georgia State students will be staying and the Turkish border town of Reyhanli, over 700 miles away, which currently harbors the majority of Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Students would likely not have any actual exposure to the conflict at all, though Powers said that the conflict would certainly be discussed in classes and lectures, and

that students will have the unique opportunity to hear some pertinent local perspectives on the subject.

Powers also places his confidence in university and state authorities to keep students safe.

“The school has tremendous lawyers,” Powers said. “If at any point in time, they thought we’d be putting anyone’s life at risk, they would jump in immediately and not let us go. Their standard for risk is so small.” Powers also said that the state department also issues travel warnings, with no recent emphasis on Turkey.

Many students going on the trip have similar sentiments in regards to their safety while abroad.

“I feel like the university wouldn’t send us over there if there were any kind of problem because there would be such a high risk on the university’s behalf. I know the university is concerned with student safety and avoiding financial liability. I would be more concerned if the university was more concerned,” said student Charis Hanner.

Hanner’s classmate, Danielle Hughes expressed a similar level of concern.

“Safety was definitely a big concern for my family, but not me, so much,” Hughes said.

Hughes also said that the study abroad group has specific guidelines for safety, such as traveling in groups and not leaving any location alone.

“The Syrian Conflict has recent origins in the Arab Spring,” Powers said.

The Arab Spring refers to the revolutionary wave of protests occurring in the Arab world since Dec. 2010. Protesters demanded

Budapest,

Istanbul, Turkey Refugee camp in Reyhanli, Turkey

Students will spend the first week in Atlanta, meeting with professors as well as local business leaders and media organizations.

Students will then spend the following two weeks in Istanbul, Turkey, meeting with local business leaders, media organizations, Turkish professors and other university students.

Students will also spend three days in Budapest, Hungary to visit the Center for Media and Communication Studies at Central European University (CEU), the Center for Independent Journalism and the Hungarian government.

Syria’s current leader, President Bashar al-Assad, to resign and end nearly five decades of Ba’ath Party rule.

However, other uprisings of the Arab Spring have seen better success than the Syrian uprising.

“The Syrian government took a very different approach [to its citizens’ uprisings] than the Egyptian government. For example, they continued to fight protesters, which they call militants, and the West has armed many of these protesters,” Powers said.

The Syrian government’s resistance to opposition and the persistence of the Syrian National Coalition is creating a stalemate. Powers explained that the conflict is similar to past political events in Libya, but is not headed in a direction that will yield a new government. Instead, the conflict is returning the power to the Assad regime.

“The people early on had a lot more sympathy for the opposing forces, but as the conflict went on, the desire for a normal life [prevailed],” Powers said.

FEES AND POLITICS

SGA officially says no to HB 29 ASIA THOMAS

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s House Bill 29 makes its way through the Georgia General Assembly, the possibility of guns in the classroom has invoked controversy throughout college campuses in Georgia.

The Student Government Association has experienced its own share of difficulty when deciding its own stance on the issue.

In the Feb. 12 issue of The Signal, President Marcus Kernizan said the majority of SGA supported the current banning of guns on campus, though student feedback may change their stance.

At the full senate meeting on Feb. 21, Danielle Kleinman, vice president of Public Relations, instructed the Senate not to comment on behalf of SGA regarding the bill until the organization received the sufficient student feedback to represent the student

body.

The concrete stance of SGA on the legislation was recently addressed and announced at the Executive Board meeting on Feb. 26.

After receiving feedback from Georgia State students through conversation and simply Executive Board members asking the opinions of students in their class, SGA announced the organization does not support House Bill 29.

“The overwhelming majority of students we were in contact with vehemently opposed HB 29,” Kleinman said.

SGA plans to research the issue and their options in addressing it and, through business relationships of the senators and executive with officials at the Capitol, follow the movement of House Bill 29.

“As we monitor the Bill, we will be exploring the possibilities of what the outcome with the Bill may be and preparing ourselves to adequately represent the student body in whatever that outcome may be,” Kleinman said.

New fee council allocates money to its first organizations ANDRES CRUZ-WELMANN

Associate News Editor

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wo organizations have applied for and received funding from the new Sustainability Initiatives Fee Council.

The Student Activity Fee Committees created the SIFC last semester to fund organizations with green initiatives as their focus.

The creation of the SIFC came after proponents of an environmentally friendly campus were denied funding to create an Office of Sustainability through the Mandatory Fee Committee.

After its creation, the SIFC was allocated $10,000 for organizations that were focused on green initiatives and that wanted to receive funding through the university.

One of the applicants was Panther Bikes, formerly known as “GSU Bikes.”

They applied in February and requested $5,200 from the SIFC.

According to the application, the organization “promotes a more bike-friendly campus through education, community and advocacy.

We seek to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety around Georgia State University and encourage students to consider using their bicycle, rather than automobile, for transportation.”

Panther Bikes recieved a total of $3,000 from the SIFC The second organization to apply for funding was the Sustainability Energy Tribe, which asked for $5,380.

“We do a lot of hiking and getting out and make sure our members realize what’s around them and what they actually help because if they are in the city the whole time then they don’t know… what our [organization] is trying to do,” said Julie Smith, one of the two student officers of the Sustainability Energy Tribe.

They recieved a total $7,000 from the SIFC.

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Georgia State community mourns loss of student RA

5 PHEBE DOWELS | THE SIGNAL Residents at the Commons set up a mural celebrating the life of Shanel Little.

Mural set up in honor of Shanel Little PHEBE DOWELS Staff Reporter

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mural was raised in honor or Shanel Little, Georgia State student, RA and student teacher at a local high school, after she died in a car accident last Wednesday morning.

Little, 21, died while traveling west on Highway 166 when she lost control of a Toyota RAV4 SUV, traveled down an embankment and hit a tree.

During her time at Georgia State, Little led on and off campus in a range of areas. Her roles included serving as a resident assistant in University Housing, student teacher at New Manchester High School and member of Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

“She was one of the sweetest, versatile and most thoughtful individuals that I had ever met. She was a strong believer in God and had a kind spirit. Shanel was competitive and brave,” said Jasmine Bond, a close

friend and Georgia State Journalism major. “One of her favorite songs was ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen.”

“Be blessed’ and ‘To God be the glory,” are phrases Shanel used daily.

“I personally admired her love and devotion to God. Anyone who knew her knew that she was dedicated to doing the Lord’s work. She touched so many people and I’m thankful that I had the chance to know to her,” said Naeisha McDowell, a fellow resident assistant and Georgia student.

Marc Ebelhar , an area coordinator at the University Commons, said Little’s enthusiasm and kind spirit was infectious. “She had the ability to raise your spirit by simply entering a room. Shanel was passionate about her faith which I believe motivated her to serve others in her roles as a resident assistant and a student teacher.”

Shanel was not only an inspiration to the Georgia State community, but also to BCM, where she traveled on missionary trips.

“She went on two different spring break trips with BCM – one year to

West Virginia, where the group did prison ministry, and one year to Savannah, Ga where the group worked with a maternity home,” said Teresa Royall, BCM advisor and campus minister. “We at the BCM are thankful to know Shanel and appreciate the positive impact she has made on our lives. She will be greatly missed.”

Shanel started her journey at Georgia State in 2009 after graduating from Riverdale High School.

A visitation was held this past Friday at Tara Garden Chapel Funeral Home and Little’s funeral was on Saturday at New Macedonia Church in Riverdale, Georgia.

Little is survived by her parents, Rodney and Maria Little; four brothers: Malcolm, a Georgia State Music major; Rodney, a prospective Music major; Raymond and Ryan; her fiancé and a host of church members, PHOTO COURTESY OF RODNEY LITTLE family and friends.

Little was a leader as an RA in the Commons and a student teacher at “She gave us 21 years of excellence,” said Little’s father, Rodney Little. a high school.

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Technology

Looking at the stars Georgia State owns highest resolution telescopes in the world

Georgia State instructors travel to California several times a year to use their high-powered telescope.

Staff Reporter

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arold McAlister, founder of the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy, is constantly visiting his creation, so much in fact that he has become a Delta million miler. This is because he has visited it more than 150 times.

Operated by Georgia State University, CHARA can detect the best resolution of stars in the world.

Consisting of six telescopes working together, these telescopes act as one, providing astronomers the highest resolution. “[I wanted] to resolve things that couldn’t be seen before,” McAlister said.

“When you look at stars that twinkle at night, they are not really twinkling, it’s the atmosphere above you.”

Now that it is becoming more and more popular, CHARA’s discoveries will soon be featured in Astronomy books.

This is because the pictures CHARA takes are such high resolution.

These telescopes are located on Mount Wilson, California with their neighbor being the historical Hubble telescope, launched in 1990.

“The whole place just reeks of history, it’s beautiful,” McAlister said.

Astronomy professor, Deepak Raghavan became very familiar with the CHARA operating system when he had to write his Ph.D. thesis.

“I was looking for companion stars at a very close resolution. No other instrument other than CHARA could provide me with that,” Raghavan said.

He used CHARA for more than 80 nights to gather information and his results are now one of the firsts for the center.

“It was the shortest binary period ever resolved. It was just incredible,” McAlister said.

Being the popular place that CHARA is, tours are available regularly along with movies and commercials that are shot occasionally there.

“It’s a very popular place and we are trying to make it more popular,” McAlister said.

Georgia State’s california facility COURTESY OF GEORGIA STATE ASTRONOMY DEPARTMENT

KAILYN HINZ

PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGIA STATE ASTRONOMY DEPARTMENT

UNIVERSITY

OAASS&P squashes rumors, revamps office ASIA THOMAS

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he Office of African American Student Services and Programs (OAASS&P)is squashing rumors of its termination by creating a plan to revamp their office.

During fall semester, the OAASS&P office lost two employees in head positions, with the retirement of Director Doris Derby and Assistant Director David Smith’s resignation.

Rumors began to circulate about the office closing once the positions opened. However, according to Darryl Holloman, assistant vice president of Multicultural Programs, the office is not closing but becoming a better entity.

By utilizing on-campus resources and student feedback, the OAASS&P established an ongoing 10-week plan

to accomplish weekly goals.

“We’re doing what we call a ‘Ten Point Plan,’” Holloman said. “Just to really look at the work that we’re doing and how we are effecting the work that we’re doing.”

Every week, the OAASS&P staff comes together to work on the improvement of their office for the welfare of students.

We have been rethinking and refocusing the office for [this] generation,” Holloman said. “Everything we’re doing has a student focus to it.”

Recently, the office has been looking at first improving their mission statement.

“One thing about mission statements is they should drive the ship,” Holloman said.

According to Holloman, the OAASS&P’s mission statement was lofty; the staff collaborated to create a more effective and succinct statement.

As a part of the Ten Point Plan, OAASS&P also revamped their office furnishings with campus resources.

With the help of the University Housing office, OAASS&P was able to create a more causal atmosphere in their lounge area.

“They actually had some furniture in storage,” Holloman said. “They let us look at it and gave us some furniture for the office.”

The Ten Point Plan also involves the assessment of their work as an office and their success with students.

In addition to the resources the office received from a collaborative effort with the University Housing, the plan has produced several partnerships with OAASS&P and other offices, such as Career Services and the Office of Financial Aid. “We are all about developing partnerships,” Holloman said.

According to Holloman, the office

did not have to utilize money in their $32,443 budget, funded by the Student Activity Fee. Some of the goals within the Ten Point Plan required money that the office needed to save for other services and programs; however, these partnerships and OAASS&P’s creative thinking has helped to fulfill the current goals in the revamping plan.

“We are being systematic and intentional about the monies we were saving and maintaining for programmatic things,” Holloman said.

For example, the money OAASS&P saved with collaborating with the University Housing office allowed them to purchase a new $3,000 module for the receptionist area. “[Our current] desk is uninviting,” Holloman said. “It’s a big cubicle desk. Cubicles are about keeping people away. We want to have something more inviting.”

The OAASS&P staff is excited about the new changes in the office and look forward to more.

“I feel we can now help more students and reach more students,” said junior Fulterius King, an OAASS&P student assistant.

Michael Wyatt, OAASS&P Senior Student Development Specialist, said students appear to like the new furnishings.

“It’s a more inviting and more casual atmosphere,” Wyatt said.

Holloman credits his staff for their hard work in implementing the Ten Point Plan, and the OAASS&P plans to grow in time.

“We’re also looking at opportunities for growth in the future,” said Holloman.

Students are encouraged to visit OAASS&P, located in Suite 315 of the Student Center, and utilize their many resources.

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What can be done with Underground Atlanta?

A MITCHELL OLIVER Columnist Mitchell Oliver is an Eagle Scout studying Finance at GSU to be a top financial consultant or financial adviser His influences for writing include Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner of Freakonomics fame.

Follow him @madmoneyATL.

s many of you know, Underground Atlanta has had a mixed past since opening in 1969.

It began successfully and was the place to be in Downtown Atlanta through the mid-70s. By 1980, however, crime had riddled the area and other bar competition had made Underground Atlanta cease to be profitable. After closing and re-opening in the late 80s, Underground, to this day, struggles to become the bustling hub of entertainment and commerce that it originally was.

So what can be done about the area? I can’t honestly consider it ever becoming a desirable shopping district again, especially with Lenox Mall and Atlantic Station showing how successful malls in Atlanta should be done. Much has been proposed: from tearing it down and creating a new park like that of Centennial Olympic Park, to building a Black Music Hall of Fame or even a new arts center, taking a page from Midtown.

Whatever the change is, it is apparent that Underground Atlanta is not working right now-- especially for the economy of downtown Atlanta. Underground became a place known not for its shopping and nightclubs, but its crime, violence and tacky stores.

A popular proposal has been to add a casino to Underground, part of a much larger movement to add five to six casinos in Georgia. This would bring in tons of much needed revenue to programs like HOPE as well as diverse tourism to the area. However, I propose something entirely different that could improve the area as well as impacting every Georgia State student.

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Whatever the change is, it is apparent that Underground Atlanta is not working right now -especially for the economy of downtown Atlanta.

I feel the area should be acquired by Georgia State and the university should restructure it as the newest building on campus. It would help the school expand the campus and would further increase the visibility of the school throughout downtown. If Georgia State continues to grow, the need for a new building on campus will become necessary and the acquisition would be favorable to the public.

No matter what the final decision is, I just hope that something changes with Underground in the next five to 10 years because it is just squandering the prime real estate it currently sits on. Whether or not Georgia State would be interested, it remains to be seen. But as Underground stands now, I don’t see it contributing anything positive to Atlanta any time soon.

Quitting cigarettes is not your decision to make

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t has been roughly four and a half months since the Student Government Senate approved a ban on smoking and tobacco use on Georgia State’s campus.

But if you’ve been just about anywhere on campus lately (especially the plaza), then you can see that this new order clearly hasn’t been adhered to.

I think we should take a few steps back in the quest to rid the campus of these mini cartons of pollution and examine why this ban has ultimately failed.

If we do so, we would find that ordering a student to stop smoking is not only ineffective, but simply summons the innovator within these students who find creative ways to sneak a two-minute break in. And who can blame them?

Everyone knows that banning something does not remove the desire for it. In fact, in most cases it increases this desire. The book “Fifty Shades of Grey” was banned in a number of stores and countries. It sold like hot cakes afterwards and it’s been out years before the ban. But for many students, smoking is simply not a choice.

For many, if not most students, smoking has become a chemical addiction. I’m sure most of you reading this are aware that cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Hours, even minutes without a cigarette can cause physical symptoms, including depression, irritableness and anxiousness. Some smokers rely on these quick puffs to make it through an upcoming exam or midterm. Others would rather enjoy a crisp cigarette in the shade of Classroom South than sip on a latte in Saxby’s. Whatever the reason student

smokers choose to smoke, it doesn’t exclude the possibility of “dependency”.

Like any other addiction, smoking must be treated.

Students should not only be informed of why quitting will be beneficial to them but they should also be aided in the process of doing so.

The faculty and staff of The Department of Respiratory Therapy have been aiding Georgia State students for some time now with what they call “Quit Tobacco Tuesdays”. Also known as “Freshstart,” this four-phase program, designed by the American Cancer Society is FREE – I emphasize free. Students are “provided with essential information and strategies to direct efforts to quit tobacco for good.” I think their efforts here should be applauded and are, quite frankly, understated.

These people are educating the students and I feel education provokes action. As humans, we want to know “why?” That’s the big question in our lives, “Why?” As students in an arena of higher learning, this question is applied to almost every part of our studies. Placing signs up that read “no smoking” or issuing citations for smoking on campus does not answer the question “why?” Simply banning something does not educate students and only alienates them from the university itself.

Let student smokers know how quitting can benefit them. Let them know how smoking can be harmful to themselves as well as others. We shouldn’t assume that every student is equipped with this knowledge. But once equipped, quitting will be the students’ decision, not the university’s.

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ext year’s going to be our year.

Most fans hate this phrase because it signifies that this year wasn’t their year. That this season wasn’t good enough.

Georgia State fans have had plenty of chances to utter the phrase recently as six team-based sports produced losing seasons this year. It’s frustrating, we know.

But this isn’t a sign of things to come.

Be patient, Panther Nation and don’t let this year in sports sour you on the progress that is being made.

The players, coaches, and administrators have certainly done their part to contribute to Georgia State’s growth. They are propelling Georgia State athletics to the next level as they exit the Colonial Athletic Association and make their way into the Sun Belt Conference on July 1.

The change in scenery will translate into more media attention and national recognition as bowl games and other NCAA postseason opportunities become available.

But, this transition won’t happen over night.

The Commons didn’t open its doors to 2,000 coeds the day after the university broke ground on the dormitory and the Georgia State athletics department won’t be the king of the Sun Belt the minute they walk through the door.

A proper foundation is being laid, however.

Consider the two “meter moving” sports in college athletics: football and men’s basketball.

These postseasons—college football bowl season and March Madness—are cash cows and media bonanzas. For schools like Georgia State, just getting an invite to one of these parties could spark the fire.

The university hired Trent Miles to steer the football team towards a bowl game. He can and will, but he needs some time.

Need proof? Just take a look at what he did for Indiana State.

Ron Hunter took the basketball team to the postseason in his first season as head coach and nearly managed a .500 record in year two despite the loss of six seniors from the previous season.

The man is a proven winner and knows what it takes to play beyond the first week of March.

Miles and Hunter are exactly what Georgia State needs right now—strong leaders that are willing to compete everyday.

Building a winning culture is a grueling process, especially when a sprawling, urban environment makes up a school’s athletics headquarters.

However, one of Georgia State’s greatest strengths, a quality that has enabled its break out in recent years, is its urban vibe. We’ve got a cool factor that, in our opinion, is entirely absent from traditional college town campuses with 100 plus years of athletic tradition.

So, although the process is particularly difficult in the team sports arena where you need dozens of quality players every year to build a successful program, it’s not impossible. It just takes the right people and time. Georgia State’s cool quality bolsters the equation, as it will undoubtedly help to attract great talent.

The pieces are in place: the athletics department and the university have got the right people. Now, give them time to work their craft.

Patiently, of course.

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omputer nerds hacked city hall last weekend... but in a good way.

The City of Atlanta hosted its first ever “Govathon” (also known as a “hackathon”), where it pitched various problems to a room full of computer nerds for them to come up with innovative solutions.

There were a couple of dozen pitches from the city as well as independent developers that were in need of technological aid. The issues addressed included parking meter woes, transparency in government and even potholes just to name a few.

In 15 hours, after working from 8 p.m. on Friday to 4 p.m. on Saturday, teams of programmers and designers came up with solutions in the form of web-based and phone-based applications, which were then presented to a panel of judges (among them was City Councilman Kwanza Hall).

My personal favorite (also the first place winner), was the team known as the “Crime Syndicate.” They developed an app that gives public access to a PDF of police incident reports by typing in the reference number in your phone. Among other features, it also had the ability to map crimes by area and type.

We all need more of this.

It was amazing the type of ingenuity and creativity that was put on display in less than a day.

However, while I applaud the efforts of the city reaching out to the community for unique solutions, I question whether or not any of the brilliant ideas will be implemented.

The bureaucratic process for approving these initiatives, such as the Crime Syndicate’s app, is unnecessarily time-consuming. First, the proposal needs to go to the Police Chief. Then, to the Department of Information Technology. Then, to the a committee. Then, to the City Council for a vote-- this is how good ideas die.

Another noteworthy app was “Curbb,” a payby-phone parking meter. City parking is a frustrating concept for anyone who’s ever been late to anything or even more so to anyone who’s ever received a parking ticket.

With this app, there’s no need to put change in the meter or wait on the parking box to process your debit card. All you need to do is tap your phone to a “smart meter” and add time via text while you’re on the way to that meeting you’re late for.

Also, you can also set up text message alerts to warn you of expiring time (no more parking tickets).

While I understand the need for democracy, there’s got to be a better way for streamlining new, useful projects.

Is it really necessary for layer upon layer of legislative madness for every interaction involving the city government?

The law, as well as the democratic process, still hasn’t caught up with new technology. But given the genius that I witnessed this past weekend, I cannot see how an idea could be produced in 15 hours and take an additional six months to a year (or more) to be actually implemented.

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hope this article serves as a voice for introverts.

Get it? Cause they don’t speak for themselves.

Okay, not that funny.

For many of you reading this, class participation may seem insignificant to you. You’ve become accustomed to voicing your opinion and answering questions regularly. I even had a classmate once with a speech impediment that didn’t mind volunteering to read. And for plenty of others, this may not even be relevant to the courses you take, such as Math and Science majors. But here’s another corny joke to keep your favor. What math function can keep a steady beat? Logarithms. Get it!? Log…rhythm. Okay, I’m 0-2 at the free-throw line.

My question is, should class participation really be a factor of one’s grade? Whether I answer or ask questions in class doesn’t assess what knowledge I’ve acquired.

On one hand, professors use class participation to boost morale. Though, in some cases, I think it’s a cheap trick professors use to compensate for the cricket sounds. Class participation can also be “considered” when submitting final grades. An overactive C+ student becomes a Bstudent for showing initiative and a desire to learn throughout the semester.

But let’s consider the negative aspects of class

YOUR VOICE • YOUR OPINIONS With the $14 per student mandatory library fee set to expire in 2014, the SGA will propose a bill to the Mandatory Fee Committee suggesting that they replace the library fee with a “green fee” to support eco friendly policy and infrastructure at Georgia State.

Do you think the student body at Georgia State would support a green fee if it did not result in a net raise of mandatory fees, or do you think students would let the library fee expire and pay lower student fees across the board?

Name: Arrie Lippman Major: Undeclared “Obviously, we all want lower fees...because we are already irritated about paying for things. I think it is just another way to categorize [fees] and maybe get some more cooperation and basically accomplishing the same goal.”

Name: Ezinne Eneh Major: Biology participation.

First, students can be penalized for not throwing in their two cents. Who knows their reason behind not wanting to talk in class? Maybe they’re having a bad day-- that happens to occur every Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday. Maybe they’ll feel embarrassed after they speak. I’m sure you too have heard the quote “There’s no such thing as a stupid question.” Well, I disagree and find more wisdom in “Better to be thought of as the fool, then speak and remove all doubt.”

Some of my courses are actually much like a book club. Student’s read passages, then discuss them in class. If none of the students chose to speak, class would be like an extended elevator ride. You know how uncomfortable and silent those can be.

Professor Jill Goad just finished wrapping up her lecture as I walked in the classroom to wait on mine to begin. I asked her about class participation to avoid a potentially awkward conversation with one of my actual professors. Goad shared her perspective about class participation and why she doesn’t require it of her students by saying, “It’s something you can’t quantify.” She’s very right.

Speaking isn’t like a game of temple run where you get points the longer you last.

“I think students might be in support of the green fee. I think people nowadays try to be more eco friendly, so I think they would be [in support] of it. Since it’s only $14, it’s not that much that would be cut off from the fees, so I feel like [students] would want to do that.”

Name: Michael Vilardo Major: Print Journalism “It’s a tough question. The library is a very important asset to have as a student. I honestly wasn’t aware of the fact that [the library fee] was $14 and part of the mandatory fees…but I think that students would rather have overall lower fees probably.”

Name: Smit Patel Major: Computer Science “I think that Georgia State students would like to see the mandatory fees lowered…but this is my first semester at Georgia State so I don’t know much about Georgia State and the things going on.”

Name: Denzel Kirkland Major: biology “I think that students would rather have their fees lowered all across the board. I don’t think that too many people care too much about a greener campus really from what I’ve heard.

And you know people are always complaining anyway, so any dollar they can save, they are pretty much all for it. I don’t really think that [students] would be that supportive of it.”

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Inspiring the next generation of visionaries Welch Artist in Residence Ayanah Moor prepares for her exhibition

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short woman gives a peculiar look to the wall of her studio. Sunlight beams through the elongated windows and illuminates a canvas that her attention is directed toward.

Paintbrush in hand, a determined look is on her face as she fills the text riddling her canvas with white paint.

Ayanah Moor is hard at work, producing art for her upcoming three-week showcase.

Moor is Georgia State’s first resident artist for the Arts and Humanities department, the result of a new program financed by Ernest G. Welch. Assistant Professor of Sculpture Ruth Stanford said Moor is perfect for the job.

“The school used its endowment from Ernest G. Welch to bring in scholars and artists from other parts of the country,” Stanford said. “I thought she would be a great candidate. The diversity of work is interesting to young people, and I knew she would be a great Welch Scholar.”

Moor is an associate professor who is currently on a year-long sabbatical, leaving Carnegie Mellon to spread her wealth of artistic knowledge. Stanford met and befriended Moor when she took Moor’s graduate seminar course at Carnegie Mellon University.

“She is smart and easy to talk to, and her availability to students makes her the perfect person for the job. She’s very approachable in student’s opinions,” Stanford said.

Moor is a visual artist who has multiple facets for her artistic talents. Her most prominent focus is Printmaking, a concentration in which she has earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree. She is teaching a seminar class at Georgia State on the aesthetics of hip-hop while preparing for her show at the Welch art gallery.

“I’m interested in work that allows a space for viewers to interpret,” Moor said. “Some people make art and have specific goals in mind. For me, my work has intention, but is also about viewers bringing personal experience to what they see. That’s why I use a lot of text. But it’s very rarely my own personal voice. You could describe it as appropriation.”

Moor’s printmaking style involves writing bold quotations and ambiguous messages over blank canvases to evoke deep thought.

“I’m interested in challenging you to think on your own. There’s a dialogue within my work,” Moor said. “I sample from various sources; sometimes they’re literary, sometimes they’re song lyrics. Then I represent the voice in my work. I don’t usually reveal the source in my work,

because I don’t want it to be a distraction.”

Stanford said that Moor’s abstract style elicits a deeper meaning.

“The diversity of her art is very impressive,” Stanford said. “Her work all has a similar theme, but she approaches it from different angles. She has a youthful aesthetic and her work appeals to many scholars, from those interested in gender studies, to those involved with African American studies.”

Moor’s intriguing and captivating artistic style isn’t easily attained and she said she is her own biggest critic.

“I’m pretty hard on myself,” Moor said. “I’m always picking at my work to see what can be improved. I don’t think I have a favorite. There are aspects of my work I’m happy about, but there are also things I learn from my work that is unintentional.”

Moor has strong opinions about the topic of art in university systems and believes that students she be careful before deciding to study art.

“Ask yourself if you want to work towards getting a degree in art,” she said. “Figure out if it’s worthwhile investing in college to study your craft. I’m still paying back student loans to this day. School isn’t the only way to pursue your artistic career.”

Moor also said she feels that art doesn’t get enough reverence in university systems.

“I don’t think the arts a respected enough. Part of that is because we don’t always praise creativity. We don’t celebrate thinking differently enough. Universities should value the production of an artist just as much as they value the production of a researcher. Art contributes vastly to our culture,” Moor said.

Both Stanford and Moor said they believe Georgia State students could learn a few things from studying Moor’s style while she is here.

“Her work ethic and scholarship is something that all Georgia State students can learn from,” Stanford said.

“Having relocated and being able to create a completely new body of work through all of the adjustments is impressive. There’s a high level of investigation that she puts into her work, and everyone can learn from that.”

Moor said that she believes young artists in Georgia State’s community can learn to become more independent and less fearful of expressing themselves.

“I would like young artists to trust their own voice more, and not look for their work to be praised by their elders as much. Sometimes it’s disheartening to hear students say they don’t know what to think about something, and always looking for a ‘right’ answer. I want younger artists to recognize their value, and express themselves accordingly,” Moor said.

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Ayanah Moor, visiting Georgia State from Carnegie Melon, lectures at Georgia State.

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What it takes to be self-employed Georgia State student entrepreneurs have more than just homework on their plates SAMANTHA REARDON Columnist

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alcolm Sawyer adjusts his snapback just so it is a unique hat: the design on the front is a flying brain. The design appears again on Sawyer’s t-shirt, which reads, “LYFTD.” That’s the name of the apparel company Sawyer co-founded in 2010 -- a venture that is still going strong today.

Sawyer is not alone.

According to a 2011 survey conducted by the Young Entrepreneur Council, 15 percent of Americans started a business while in college and 23 percent of young people started a business that year as a result of unemployment.

“I feel like being an entrepreneur in college is one of the best times,” said Micaela Siraj, a Georgia State freshman and founder of the Etsy store Whakistani, where she sells hand-crafted jewelry. “You’re surrounded by so many different groups of people and the diversity is so intense. Just being able to get yourself out there and hear their feedback is really awesome.”

Siraj just opened her online store, but she has been selling jewelry since age 9. She has already received a positive response from students at Georgia State. She was recently commissioned by Greek Life to participate in a fashion show.

“Study by day and jeweler by night,” Siraj said.

Last week, Siraj had three tests and custom orders to fulfill. “It’s a juggle. But it’s entirely rewarding that I can pull off all As while making bank,” Siraj said.

Sawyer explained that time management is a challenge for him too.

“Staying focused on my studies is hard. And then also being involved, like doing other clubs and organizations,” Sawyer said. “It’s a lot of running around, and then after all that running around I still have to come back and do homework.”

In addition to operating LYFTD, Sawyer is a Georgia State junior and former Inceptor. He said being an Inceptor at Georgia State helped him learn valuable leadership skills. Sawyer also explained the importance of networking opportunities on and off campus in Atlanta, as well as through the use of social media.

Building a strong base in your community helps solidify your relevance. Duane Ferrell, a Georgia State senior and founder/CEO of Mello Hype Music, did just that when WRAS 88.5 broke some of his label’s records.

“The fan base here at [Georgia State] has been very supportive,” Ferrell said. “Music is the most influential art known to man. So having this young community here, and the city of Atlanta which is very music-based…it’s a great opportunity.”

Ferrell plays many roles in the realm of music, but at Georgia State, he studies journalism.

“I took the journalism program to enhance my communication skills,” Ferrell said.

He explained that it’s necessary to have a team of people working together to meet common goals and stay on task. In those ways, he can apply what he has learned in the classroom.

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Some Georgia State students, like Malcolm Sawyer, are starting their own businesses while attending college.

Great resources for student entrepreneurs on campus: - Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) at Georgia State: a membership program for students, email CEOSatGSU@gmail.com for more info - Small Business Development Center: a provider of consulting and training for entrepreneurs at 10 Park Place South, SE, Suite 450 - The Herman J. Russell Sr., International Center for Entrepreneurship: holds several events for all students regardless of major, check out their calendar of events at robinson.gsu.edu/rec/events.html

Get in touch with student entrepreneurs: Whakistani – etsy.com/shop/WhakistaniStyle Mello Hype Music @UtmostMHM LYFTD – livelifelyftd.com and @LiveLifeLyftd

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reek students work relentlessly around the clock by rushing to meetings, going to classes, putting in endless community service hours and trying to maintain active social lives. It would seem that they would be the perfect role models.

Yet, they are constantly plagued by stereotypes of them being cliqu-ish, unaccepting of others who are not Greek, paying for friends, hazing members who want to be Greek and being shown favoritism.

It may be time to redefine ‘sorority’ and ‘fraternity’.

Today, Georgia State students in fraternities and sororities, as well as their advisors, are working to change the way people think about them by speaking up on what it really means to be Greek.

While she is not sure when these misconceptions originated, Misty Kelley, the coordinator of Greek life and alumnus of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, does know a possible reason why those myths are still perpetuated today.

“There are a lot of things out there. Some are true and some are not, and some are perpetuated by the media... in Greek life bad things happen, but are they at the frequency that we really think they are?” Kelley said. “I do think that between movies and TV shows and just the media in general, it does focus on the negative things that are going on in fraternities and sororities.”

Tales of students like Arianne DeBurro add to the credibility of these myths. DeBurro is a former member of The Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Georgia State.

DeBurro became a member of the organization during her freshman year of college, but later dropped out of it.

“It was just a lot of money for things that I didn’t think were worth it, so I just decided to drop it. It was kind of controlling and juvenile. You have to be the image that they want you to be,” DeBurro said.

She also shared that she didn’t like the social aspect of Greek life because she felt like it didn’t allow her to meet other people outside of the organization.

“The exclusivity makes it harder to meet people you otherwise would if you were not in Greek life,” said De-

Burro.

For Greeks like Jessica Anderson, the Graduate Life assistant and alumnus of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, negative stories about Greek life can be a difficult stigma to get rid of. “ The exclusivity can be intimidating sometimes, but it’s kind of the idea of if you go to a chain store. If you go to one McDonald’s and have a really bad experience there, you forget all of the times that you went to other McDonald’s’ and really loved your experience.”

It can be very frustrating, Kelley said, but she ultimately hopes that their positive achievements will speak louder than how Greeks are often portrayed to be.

“We are going to show you that we are phenomenal men and women through our actions,” Kelley said.

Khyati Shah, member of the Sigma Lambda Upsilon sorority, was another student who initially doubted the educational and philanthropic benefit of sororities.

“I thought it was crazy parties, everyone gets drunk, you’re forced to do things you don’t want to do... I thought it was all of these negative things that you hear,” Shah said.

After meeting several teachers and friends who were in sororities, Shah’s mindset changed.

“It’s not all about the letters and colors, I learned professionalism in every aspect of life. I’ve learned to always be on top of your game. Keep it organized and keep it moving,” Shah said.

Greek students at Georgia State said they are working to shed the negative image that has been associated with them by giving back to the community, working with other organizations and through the individual growth that they experience in their organizations.

However, some of them explained that Greek life can be challenging. “ It is very time consuming, so you have to be dedicat-

ed and you have to be passionate. You have to know how to manage your time wisely,” said Cindy Park, and member of the Delta Zeta sorority. “So, it can be challenging especially when you’re involved with other organizations, but it’s more beneficial rather than challenging...I think it’s a learning experience.”

Lanre Keyede, the philanthropy chairman of the Sigma Nu fraternity, Inc. agreed.

“It’s definitely challenging, but at the same time, in the back of my mind, when I am doing something, I’m just like ‘this is for the better good’,” Keyede said.

Other Greek members explained that Greek life has enriched their lives.

Cayla Roby, a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Inc. said, “Being that my [biological] sisters are older than me, I don’t have sisters my age. Through the sorority, I have sisters that I can go to for anything. It’s a lifelong bond that surpasses four years.”

Kyle Walcott, the president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, said that the good of the members of the Greek community is what convinced him to join.

“I was inspired by the things that they do around campus and where they were trying to go. We pride ourselves in not only educating, but on community service,” Walcott said.

Through charity work, educational initiatives and leadership opportunities, sororities and fraternities have helped Georgia State students to cultivate their skills and prepare them for life after college.

“The Greek community has had a bad reputation in the eyes of the media, and I think where we’re headed is more important than where we were,” said Noreen Husain, a member of the Delta Phi Omega sorority. “I think it’s time everyone focused on where we’re going, where we are right now, and how far we’ve come as opposed to the past because we’re not there anymore.”

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In their own words: “Their ultimate goal is scholarship, service, leadership, and social development, but it’s not just one thing. If I had to say what is the ultimate thing, It would be to make you a better person, ” -Misty Kelly, Greek Life coordinator.

“There are four [councils] that are more governing body type organizations,” -Misty Kelly, Greek Life coordinator.

“My cousin was already a brother from one of the fraternities, but I researched all of them because I wanted to go in with an open mind...It just seemed like the people that were in the Greek organizations all had their heads on their shoulders,” said Kabir Faiz, Recruitment Chairman of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.

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Greek Georgia State is home to 29 different Greek fraternities and sororities, but they are all housed under separate councils.

“There are four [councils] that are more governing body type organizations,” said Misty Kelley, the Coordinator of Greek Life and alumnus of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

The first council is the Panhellenic Council, which governs the historically white sororities on campus.

Second, is the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which

governs the historically black fraternities and sororities on campus.

Third, is the InterFraternity Council, which governs the historically white fraternities on campus.

Lastly, their is the Multicultural Greek Council, which governs the seven ethnically-based fraternities and sororities on campus.

Although each organization functions differently amongst their local chapters, separating the Greek organizations into four distinct councils allows them all to communicate and work on the same page nationally, according to Jessica Anderson, the Greek Life Graduate Assistant and alumnus of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

“It’s really the individual who decides if they think that they can benefit and grow from being in a Greek organization,” - Brandon Savransky, a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity “ I always felt like I needed to prove myself to people, and it really helped me build my confidence, it helped me be a leader. I don’t shy away from opportunities, I look forward to challenges more than I used to. It surprises me every single day, but it’s nice,” - Noreen Husain a member of Delta Phi Omega Sorority Inc. “ The culture of Greek life is a very social, tight knit, in tune culture,” said Umama Kibria, a member of the Phi Mu Sorority.

“Through the leadership opportunities I’ve gained, I’ve been able to network. It makes it easy to engage in the five pillars and allows you to collaborate with other chapters,” Umama Kibria. “ Those myths are probably what’s keeping [other students] from meeting people who are Greek. One of the most important aspects of Greek life is to stay humble,” - Cayla Roby a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. “ Greek life is really about the service. I don’t think there’s any misconception in that,” Cayla Roby. “ My favorite part about Greek life is being able to sit back and look at the chapter, and see how all of the women have been enriched. I love how everyone supports each other,” - Cindy Park, a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. “ As a chapter as a whole [our goal] is to be the best chapter on campus...We strive for perfection. Also, to be genuine people,” Kabir Faiz.

“There is so much more to Greek life. Taking everything you do here seriously will help you in the future,” - Kabir Faiz. “ The [Greek] environment is very open, but it is also a competitive environment. It’s accepting of people, but also exclusive. Reputation and first impressions are very important,” - Brandon Savransky.

“My favorite part is spending time and hanging out with like minded people,” - Brandon Savransky.

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Carly Magnus is jumping over barrels and climbing ladders to reach the top and land her dream job at Ubisoft as a character designer.

A third year Studio Art major concentrating in Painting and Drawing, Magnus is a campus ambassador for Ubisoft. Her duties and responsibilities include promoting Ubisoft games as well as organizing gaming events to bring the Georgia State community together.

When she first heard about the ambassador position from a friend, she was both excited and hesitant. As a full-time student and employee of University Housing, she wondered if she could take on another job and still be able to focus on her studies.

When she asked her older brother, he simply told her, “Just do it.”

With her brother’s straight-forward blessing, she submitted her application and the following day she was called for an extensive phone interview. By night time, she had the job.

Art and Georgia State have been running in the Magnus family for a few generations. Her brother, father and members of her extended family have all graduated from Georgia State with degrees such as Painting and Drawing, Education, History and Religious Studies.

She knew from a young age+ art was something she wanted to pursue.

“With art being around me all my life, I was constantly in competition with where I knew my dad was at. My goal was to just keep getting better,” Magnus said.

Anime and manga have also been an inspiration and hobby for Magnus. She draws inspiration from characters and incorporates them into her own drawings. She associates her childhood with watching Dragonball Z. “The animation and details catch my eye more now. It’s also about space and fighting, I don’t know what’s cooler,” Magnus said.

A hardcore gamer from childhood, she has fond memories of playing Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and the Final Fantasy series with her older brother.

“I just really enjoyed the game more than anything and still play it all the time today,” Magnus said. “I hold it so special because it was the first game I remember playing and remember playing it a lot with my brother.”

She currently plays her Xbox 360 and games such as Assassin’s Creed, Halo and the Elder Scrolls series. The Assassin’s Creed series has had such an effect on Magnus that she decided that Ubisoft was the studio she wanted to work for over others.

Magnus tends to lean towards single-player campaigns because she enjoys the immersion and character development. “ The story is so important to me.

If something is lacking story wise, then I usually won’t like the game unless the gameplay is extremely fun,” Magnus said.

With a vested interest in art, gaming and anime, Magnus decided she wanted to become a character developer.

Magnus has held the position for almost two months now and while the job is everything she hoped for, she has had her fair share of challenges.

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The story is so important to me. If something is lacking story wise, then I usually won’t like the game unless the game play is extremely fun,” -Carly Magnus

“I’m technically working as an outside source so my flyers have to be placed on the public boards. I have put them up on the grip strips, but they get taken down at the end of the day,” Magnus said.

She has to get creative to spread the word without being “just another person handing out flyers on campus.”

“My job is really to come up with different tactics,” Magnus said. “I’ve learned that flyers will make people aware, but not necessarily like the page. From that, I’ve learned that personal connection is the best way to get people.”

February Frenzy, one of Magnus’s current objectives with Ubisoft , is a competition against other colleges.

The schools face off one another, tournament-style, and the college with more Facebook likes proceeds to the next round. Individuals who enter in February Frenzy on the Georgia State Ubisoft page are entered to win $1,000 cash and other gaming swag from Ubisoft and Origin.

“I really am enjoying myself with it. I definitely have had a hard time keeping up and balancing everything. It’s getting easier as time goes on though. Just like anything new, it’s had its challenges,” Magnus said.

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A dress (or whatever piece of clothing you want to make shorter), sewing machine (if you don’t have access to one, call a local sewing center for hourly rentals), thread to match your fabric, a bobbin, sharp scissors, a ruler, several straight pins and a handful of patience.

Put on the article of clothing you’re workin’ with.

Mark a spot with your finger where you want the new hem to hit and pin it with a straight pin. Now take off the piece and lay it out on a flat surface.

Take the bottom of the fabric and cuff it all the way up so the bottom of your cuff is where you marked your new hem spot. Lay flat and measure both sides of the cuff to make sure your hem is straight all the way across. Now, pin all the way around the garment, about an inch from your new hem line. Turn it right side out.

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Try on your dress/pants/skirt. Make sure you like

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Turn it inside out. Put your finger on the spot you pinned. Now mark a new spot several inches below that. It’s time to bust out those scissors! Using a ruler for a straight edge, cut your fabric horizontally across the new spot and toss the excess fabric. Whew! You can breathe now.

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f your sewing savvy flew out the window as soon as middle school home ec ended, then this howto is for you. There’s no clothing repair more essential than sewing a hem and this is the basic way to do so. My garment was a polyester dress so I couldn’t use iron on adhesive (find it at craft stores). Let me make this clear: DO NOT use iron on adhesive to hem polyester fabric or any other fabric that says “do not iron” on the tag. If you do, your fabric could melt (gross).

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Kendrick Lamar Tour Kendrick Lamar, also known as K. DOT, kicked off his “Kendrick Lamar Tour” on Feb. 8 in Germany. The tour is not set to end until June 29, where he will perform his last show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Lately, I’ve really been enjoying Lamar’s music. I love how raw he is, lyrically, and I love that he is not afraid to show emotion in his songs. Many rappers today only talk about material things, but Kendrick speaks to me on another level. He’s more of a poet to me and he kind of reminds me of Tupac Shakur. The stories that Kendrick tells through his songs bring a sense of nostalgia to me that I can relate to.

To view upcoming tour dates visit Kendrick’s website Kendricklamar.org, and to purchase tickets go to Ticketmaster.com or Ticketliquidator.com.

Legends Of The Summer Recently it was announced that Justin Timberlake and his royal highness Jay-Z would be going on tour together. Rumors of the tour started to float around a few days after the Grammys, according to the entertainment section of the Huffington Post. However, it has now been confirmed. Some of the tour locations include places like the Yankee Stadium in New York, the Rose Bowl in California and Fenway Park in Massachusetts.

This tour should be interesting since Justin and Jay are kind of an unique duo. I don’t know why, but their union is kind of random and unexpected to me. Either way, they are making good music, so I’m not complaining.

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Before and After: make your style your own in the comfort of your home. where your new hemline will sit after its sewn. If you don’t like the hemline you pinned, take out the pins and repeat Step 3. Remember: once you sew it there’s no going back!

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You’re ready to sew! Thread your bobbin with your matching thread and thread your sewing machine.

If you don’t know how to do this, a sales associate/ friend/YouTube video can help. Stitch all the way around your garment, using the measurements under the needle as a guide to keep your fabric straight.

Stop every time you get to a pin and take it out.

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Turn that baby right side out and admire your handiwork! And to think you flunked home ec... tintimberlake.com.

The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Everyone slick down your edges and grasp them real tight because, come April 15, all wigs will be snatched and all lives will be slayed. Mother Bey announced her tour dates right after her glorious halftime show at the Superbowl held in New Orleans. She has been kicking it into high gear to prepare for it since then.

The tour will be making stops in places like Belgrade, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Canada, California, New York and, of course, Georgia.

I am so excited about this tour! I’m glad that Beyonce is making a return since she was kind of M.I.A. for a year after the birth of her daughter, Blue. It must be such an exciting time for her. She gets to share the touring experience with her daughter.

For all of the tour dates, go to Beyonce’s website Beyonce.com.

Road Trippin’ My favorite hippie is currently on tour right now, spreading all kinds of peace, love and positive energy around.

Mod Sun (Movement On Dreams Stand Under None) is an artist who is up and coming. The Minnesota native has coined a new genre of music called “Hippy Hop,” and I think it’s super cool. I love his heart and his message. His main goal is for everyone to experience true happiness and he describes his music as an “audible smile.”

The tour entitled “Road Trippin’” consists of artists like Cisco Adler, Pat Brown, Tayyib Ali and Choo Jackson. If you are interested, all of the tour dates can be found on Modsunmusic.com. Check them out!

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Follow Laura @LCatAp We are used to excessive paperwriting in the U.S.—three pages here, five pages there, ten pages (with research) at the end of the semester. In France, you write a large «dissertation» at the end of the semester, but you are also required to do something called an « exposé.»

The last time I made a presentation in front of a class, it was in an entry-level speech class and lasted for less than three minutes.

An exposé is much different than just a brief speech in front of the class—it replaces part of the professor’s lecture. You are asked to speak for at least ten minutes on a subject of the course. In French, of course. The professor typically asks you various questions when you finish to make sure you understand the material and that she understands your stance on the work.

Luckily, my subject is the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll’s «Alice in Wonderland. » My course, a comparison of Alice and Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, examines both of these works extremely closely.

As an English major, I am not unfamiliar with a close examination of a literary text...but the process of writing (and, soon, presenting) this exposé has been an experience.

Imagine an American girl handing over a (very) rough draft of a ten-minute lecture in French to a woman who speaks perfect French (my host mother). There was a lot of «Qu’est-ce que tu veux dire ici?» (What are you trying to say here?) and «Ne utilisé pas cet mot là» (Don’t use this word here).

At the end, all I can hope for is that the French students can put up with my accent for ten minutes...and that I can accurately respond to the professor’s questions afterwards. Crossing my fingers here.

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And so viewers have gathered in herds to see the latest “good conquers evil flick”, “The Last Exorcism: Part 2.”

A follow up to its predecessor, The Last Exorcism: Part 2 follows Nell (Ashley Bell) a teenage girl who, on several occasions, is host Grade: B-

to a pretty nasty demon named “Abalam.” In the follow up, she has escaped her small traditional hometown where everyone has died –presumably at the hands of her demonic blackouts –and has been placed in a school for girls where she will finally be cured of her evil ways. As you might guess, Abalam just can’t live without Nell and finds his way back into her heart.

Along with a few distortions that give Cirque de Soleil a run for their money, the plot seems fitting for an exorcism flick. However, the films desperate attempt to contrast Nell’s innate purity from the demons evil creates an awkward compilation of public service announcements. At the all-girls school, Nell is introduced to rock music for the first time and even attends Mardi Gras in Louisiana, where the story is set. The old age notion that rock

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But the biggest PSA of all in this film has to be abstinence. “If you give in, then all hope is lost,” Nell’s father warns her. Apparently, Abalam’s got a pretty big sexual appetite and Nell is just his type. He creeps into Nell’s bedroom every night and attempts to “woo” her which makes for awkward moments as viewers watch Nell make out with her hands and dry hump the sheets. I can’t think of a better way to get adolescents, who watch this PG-13 film, to refrain from their natural desires. Why worry about an STD when you could possibly be possessed?

Overall, the film gives us what are frivolous hearts are looking for: chilling acrobatics, creepy voice-overs and enough sexual innuendo to make a tomato blush.

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The gloomy, all-wood feel of the space, lit with huge, funky amber-colored bulbs, makes for a charming bar. A plus is the vintage mirrors on the back of the main bar, and you are greeted by a standing-only raw oyster bar by the door. The bar’s raw oysters, from the east coast and Gulf of Mexico, are served year-round.

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The bar’s name sake was, the raw oysters, were nothing fancy, but really tasty oysters. They were salty, briny and fresh. Served with a little cocktail sauce, horseradish and lemon, there were a plate of oysters on every table.

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Of-course with Mars and the Sun also in there fighting for her attention, the competition is fierce. This translates in laymen terms; as the geeks fighting for attention of the beauty queen with the sport jocks (Mars) and/or the rich “sugar daddies” (Sun). Nevertheless, with your witty comments and successful mental maneuvers there is a good chance of catching Venus’s complimenting approval.

Don’t be discouraged by the big boys or “girls”! What you may be lacking in physical strength and financial security, you can make-up with your revolutionary and magical, mental wizardry. Venus loves to be entertained, so go for it Gemini! *Cancer Horoscope: (Jul 14 – Aug 13)

Libra Horoscope: (Oct 14 – Nov 13) Your ruler, Venus has just entered “wild-butt” Aquarius, with Mars, the Sun, and “retrograded” Mercury already in there. This placement is going to add plenty of spice to the life! There will be great revolutionary ideals added to your music, drawings, art designs, or whatever project you are working on. Unfortunately, your natural love for peace and harmony will probably be flying out the window. You are going to have to battle with all kinds of testosterone energy this month. Of-course your input is greatly appreciated by the fighting gods of Mars, Mercury and the Sun, so just get in there and tell the fellows to calm down.

Scorpio Horoscope: (Nov 14 – Dec 15) Like Aries, Scorpions are either getting ready to propose marriage to their “love-of-life” or have fallen hard for a wonderful, drop-dead gorgeous person who just came on the scene. But whatever the case, love is seriously in the air for our Mars ruled signs. This is because, whenever

Venus and Mars get together in any sign, it gets sparks flying between these two planets. Try to keep a balance with your studies and do not neglect your duties, because one thing Venus is known for is she is high maintenance!

The quickest way to turn her off is joblessness and unfinished education. Even though she would never tell you this to your face, just keep this in mind.

Sagittarius Horoscope: (Dec 16 – Jan 12) Our galloping Sagittarians will find this full Moon very accelerating, giving them flashes of great ideals to fight for or protest about. Aquarians and Sagittarians are the people we see marching around in the streets fussing about something or the other. They are our banner carriers screaming at everyone walking by. The more grounded ones will be complaining to family members, fellow students or co-workers about some injustice in the world or major dysfunction in the government. Let them vent.

By the weekend as the Moon enters Libra they will settle down for some good old fashion loving.

Capricorn Horoscope: (Jan 13 – Feb 15) Capricorns are back to their old workaholic selves with Venus now transiting in Aquarius. There is a good chance that you picked up a new love interest during Venus time in your sign, and now you are wondering if you made the right move. It will be alright, having someone in your corner will help you. Just keep a balance with your new love and your responsibilities Aquarius Horoscope: (Feb 16 – Mar 14) Well now, here comes Venus! Ms. Venus has descendant into Aquarius, which is a much needed boost to this hotheaded, violent, arguing crew up in here! Love is in the air for us Aquarians, in between our arguments and fights, we should be able to find a sympathetic ear to let us vent, forgive us, and then hold us close at night. Venus and Mars are the ultimate couple in astrology. And, with them residing in this revolutionary sign, we will witness warrior couples coming out of the wood-work onto the scene like the Bonnie and Clyde, fighting for whatever they think is right for the community. Watch your communications.

Think “real hard” before you speak. You should have a flair for beauty, singing and dancing, enjoy this with Venus and stay as far away as you can from controversies.

Females will bring financial gains and support in your life this month.

Pisces Horoscope: (Mar 13 – Apr 12) Our Piscean folks are feeling the after effects of the bright full Moon in their house of partnerships. Relationships take on a nurturing nature, everyone is trying to give you advice and take care of you. Which is just fine with Pisces, with all the energy coming from Mars, Venus, the Sun and Mercury piled up in their house of bed-pleasures, jails, asylums and debts, they need all the support they can get.

It is not all bad, with Venus in there, money is easier to secure and save, and bed pleasures are out-of-this-world!

Be careful of the; police, mental stress, finances and communications with people. If this balance is kept, this will be a very enlightening and fun period in your life.

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Campus Events GSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Tara Winds

Thursday, March 7 8 pm Rialto Robert J. Ambrose and Andrea Strauss conduct the GSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and one of the Southeast’s premiere adult symphonic bands— Tara Winds—in this performance. Featuring works by Bernstein, Bryant, Rodrigo, Grainger and Stravinsky. This event is free and open to the general public. Contact (404) 413-5901 with any questions.

Carnegie Mellon University. Moor will be the Welch School of Art and Design’s Artist in Residence in the spring of 2013.

Monday, March 25th 1 - 2:30 pm

“Our Inherently Flawed Produce Supply Chain”

Classroom South, room 403 Final Cut Pro is leading the industry for consumer-accessible post-production software. This workshop introduces you to the program and a step-by-step process to get you started and completed with your digital video project. Be sure to present your Panther Card to the instructor before the workshop begins.

Monday, March 11, 2013 11 a.m., Student Center, Lanier Suite Brian Chew, Second Story Gardens, will discuss ways to optimize production and distribution of fresh produce in urban areas. Chew, along with his Second Story Garden colleagues, recently won the Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship award given by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State.

First Thursday Downtown Arts Walk

Thursday, March 7 5 - 8 pm Rialto Come join us on the First Thursday of each month on a self-guided tour and experience the magnificent art being featured at various venues in historic Downtown Atlanta.The Rialto Visual Art Series transforms the Rialto lobby and mezzanine into an exhibition space for projects organized by Karen Comer Lowe. Exhibitions relate to Rialto presentations or city-wide arts initiatives including the NBAF and Atlanta Celebrates Photography.

Ayanah Moor Welch Artist in Residence and Printmaker; Artist Lecture of Current Work

Thursday, March 7 4 - 5 pm Welch School of Art and Design, Art Galleries Ayanah Moor’s work addresses contemporary popular culture through an interrogation of vernacular aesthetics and gender identity. Recent print, performance, and video exhibitions include, Forja Arte Contemporáneo, Urban Institute for Contemporary Art, The Pittsburgh Passion Women’s Football Project, Wexner Center for the Arts, and The Print Center. She is currently Associate Professor at School of Art at

Plummer Lecture: Benjamin D. Santer

Tuesday, March 12 4 pm Speakers Auditorium, Student Center Benjamin D. Santer, a senior climate researcher at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, will speak on “The Search for Human ‘Fingerprints’ in Observed Records of Climate Change.” Santer, who has been a recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” grant, was one of the authors of the groundbreaking 1995 intergovernmental report that indicated a “discernible human influence” on global warming. We are expecting a capacity crowd; please reserve your seat at 2013plummerlecture.eventbrite.com.

“What’s on your plate?” Plaza booth

Monday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 27 NSN hosts an information booth including a “Nutrivia” nutrition challenge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Unity Plaza. Prizes and general information on the nutrition program and healthy eating will be provided.

College of Arts & Sciences Honors Night Thursday, April 18th

6 - 8:30 pm Student Center (State Ballroom) In this centennial edition of Honors Night, we will join our departments, schools and institutes in presenting awards to some of our most outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. Many of the awards have been endowed in honor of alumni and faculty emeriti, connecting students to a century of excellence at Georgia State.

Outstanding faculty, staff and alumni that have received collegelevel awards will also be recognized. Check-in at 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Club Sports Events Cycling: Georgia Tech-March 9th-10th Equestrian: Morehead, Ky-March 23 & 24 Grapppling: March 20-24

Pan Jiu-Jitsu Nationals in Irvine, CA-

Men’s Lacrosse: The Citadel-March 10, Paintball: Liberty University-March 30

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Downtown Events The Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered & Scattered 24/7/365 Friday, Jan. 25 - Sunday, March 17 Times Vary Horizon Theatre Company From births to marriages, to police chases and lottery wins, anything can (and will) happen at 3 AM in the Waffle Palace. The show is inspired by real life events at Waffle House restaurants. The Waffle Palace: where everyone is welcome and the only unforgivable sins are throwing waffles and under-tipping. Tickets are $20-$55. Call (404) 584-7450.

Shamrock ‘N Roll Road Race

Sunday, March 10 8 am - 11 pm Atlantic Station Come hang out for a good cause with The Junior League of Atlanta’s 9th Annual Shamrock ‘N Roll Road Race presented by Belk and Verizon Wireless. This is a stroller and dog friendly event that is fun for all ages. The Leprechaun Dash for Gold Tot-Trot starts at 8am; the 5k starts at 8:15am and the 10k race starts at 8:30am. Tickets/registration fees are $30 now until March 6th and $35 the day of the race.

Lepre*Con 2013 Irish Fest

Concerts/Shows

The Gaslight Anthem & Matrimony Thursday, March 7 7 pm Masquerade Tickets are $29.85 on Ticketmaster.

Orgy with Vampires Everywhere & Davey Suicide Wednesday, March 13 7 pm Masquerade Tickets are $19.40 on Ticketmaster.

Saturday, March 16 2 pm Park Tavern Ever wondered what Atlanta’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration is? Come party with 5,000 other people and find out! Use the promo code “CAV” to get tickets for $5 from https://www.xorbia.com/e/asocialmess/leprecon13. Must be 21 and over to attend. For more information go to http:// asoicalmess.com.

Harlem Globetrotters

Saturday, March 16 1 pm Phillips Arena The “Ambassadors of Goodwill”® have dunked their way into the hearts of basketball fans both young and old. The Harlem Globetrotters is an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy and they will be performing in Atlanta. Tickets are $26-$166 on StubHub and $30 on Razorgator.

after four decades, they will be welcoming an audience of 25,000+ to discover 150+ new independent, international, animated, documentary and short films from all over the world. Call (404) 352-4225 with any questions.

Atlanta Blooms!

Sunday, March 3rd - Tuesday, April 30th 9 am - 5 pm Atlanta Botanical Garden Explore this annual rite of spring featuring a quarter-million bulbs including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and many, many more at the city’s most beautiful urban oasis. Tickets are $18.95 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 3 - 12.

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Salvage; A Modern Vintage Marketplace Saturday, April 13th 11 am Ambient Plus Studio Salvage, a unique modern vintage marketplace focused on bringing affordable and one-of-a-kind finds to Atlanta this month. Curated by the Indie Craft Experience, boasts authentic antiques and retro decor, furniture and clothing vendors from Atlanta and all over the Southeast. Leading in the revival of Atlanta’s love for all things vintage, visit www.salvageatl.com for more info. Admittance is $5.

A Day to Remember with Of Mice and Men, Chunk!

No, Captain Chunk!

Masquerade Tickets are $17.35 on Ticketmaster.

Sunday, March 24th 7 am Landmark Midtown Art Cinema One of only two-dozen Academy Award qualifying festivals in the US, the Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festivals in the country. This year,

Wednesday, March 20 7:30 pm The Tabernacle $42 with ticket fees on LiveNation.

The Rocket Summer with Royal Teeth, Joe Brooks & Tidewater Thursday, March 21 6 pm

The Black Keys with the Flaming Lips

Thursday, May 2 8 pm Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood Tickets range from $50.35 to $63.85 on Livenation.

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LEADING THE WAY Coaching and team leadership in collegiate athletics

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A great leader can take a team to heights that they might not have dreamed possible.”

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e all have that image of a head coach screaming from the sidelines, throwing their clipboard in frustration and scolding players for mistakes. While the initial perception might be a tad offsetting, the reality of the job is difficult. The coach has to be a teacher of leaders.

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Baldwin-Tener picked up her 200th career win on Dec. 29.

“You have to earn the respect of your student-athletes first,” men’s soccer head coach Brett Surrency said. “Once you have their respect, you have to help them reach a level they didn’t think they could reach. On our team we stress hard work and a business-like approach to every day, whether it be a practice or an NCAA tournament match. I think as a coach when you create a culture like that and you get all of your student-athletes to buy in to achieve success as a group, you’ve become a great leader.”

Leadership can encompass on-field and off the field attributes. The leadership qualities like hard work, dedication and striving for excellence, can carry players in athletics and life.

“A great leader can take a team to heights that they might not have dreamed possible,” women’s basketball coach Sharon BaldwinTener said. “A great leader pulls individuals together, works hard for each other, and gets everyone to use the best of their abilities. Not every team can be the national champion or the conference champion, but a leader can teach players to try their best to do that and improve in all aspects of their lives.”

One aspect of a student-athlete’s life is balancing an academic schedule along with athletics. Coaches strive to encourage student’s academic and see it as a top priority.

Surrency said that for back-to-back semesters, his team has earned a collective 3.0 GPA. “We’ve actually had the highest GPA of any men’s team at Georgia State the past two semesters,” Surrency said. “We have challenged our guys each semester and those

COURTESY OF GEORGIA STATE ATHLETICS Baldwin-Tener instructs her team during a game earlier this semester. honors are a testament to the hard work our guys have put into their studies each semester.”

In the fall of 2012, eight men’s soccer players earned dean’s list honors and three made the president’s list.

“We certainly want the student-athlete to graduate, that is the first and foremost priority,” Baldwin-Tener said. She added that sports like basketball teach players teamwork

and “doing your best” in everything. “That works in athletics and in the real world,” Baldwin-Tener said.

“The styles of coaching come from individuals and there are a lot of ways to achieve,”Baldwin-Tener said. “The bottom line is teaching and winning. Players change, so we as coaches have to constantly change to adjust and keep up with what works for today.”

Knowing the capabilities of your players can alter coaching methods from one season to the next. Adjustments are made yearly in collegiate athletics as players graduate and others enter the program as freshmen. Often, upperclassmen are looked upon for leadership.

“As a staff, we pride ourselves on improving our coaching methods year after year. In college soccer, the team changes every year as kids graduate and we add new student athletes to the team. In that regard, we have to adjust yearly to new personalities and skill sets on our team,” Surrency said.

The importance of versatility includes passing along knowledge from one generation to the next. Surrency said it’s the reason why the program is successful today.

“We have come a long way from where we were and those eight seniors were a huge part of that. With them gone, we are looking to our current upperclassmen to step into those leadership roles for this season and beyond,” Surrency said.

Baldwin-Tener agreed that players must step up and set an example as leaders for the rest of the team.

“A head coach simply can not be in charge of everything,” Baldwin-Tener said. “The assistant coaches need to help. The players themselves need to help each other. Everyone on the court at one time, everyone on the roster has to be functioning on the same page. So it takes more than one person leading. Great teams do have a great leader on the court. It is hard to be a champion without a good coach and a good leader on the court, too.”

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Thanks for nothing, CAA Alec enjoys all sports, but baseball is his favorite. His favorite element of sports is the variety of emotions involved in the game.

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he Colonial Athletic Association has produced a heavy cloud over Georgia State, producing disappointment and thoughts of what might have been.

Many Georgia State athletic teams instantly felt disappointment in June of 2012 when news spread of the CAA barring the Panthers from participating in its conference tournaments because the university is moving to the Sun Belt Conference.

The SBC offers Georgia State opportunities that the CAA cannot, such as the chance for Georgia State to consistently compete against more prestigious athletic programs.

The move increases postseason possibilities in all sports. It will bring increased media attention to Georgia State and help the athletic program grow.

These are opportunities no athletic program could pass up.

Yet, the CAA did not see it that way.

They viewed the move as disloyal, one that created of a hole in their wallets.

According to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution report, CAA commissioner Tom Yeager feels the conference tournaments are only for players that are ”continuing members of the conference.”

What is most exasperating is Yeager’s ignorance placing the blame on the student-athletes for the move.

This was a decision made by the athletic department and the university, not the student-athletes. They had no say whether or not to be a continuing member of the conference.

Georgia State was a “continuing member” of the conference throughout this year, participating in the conference in just about every sport.

R.J. Hunter earned several CAA weekly awards this season and will be considered for Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year.

Yet, he and the men’s basketball team cannot be a part of the conference tournament in Richmond.

Georgia State was not completely blind-sided, however.

The CAA bylaws do state that exiting members of the conference will pay an exit fee off $200,000 and are banned from conference tournaments, according to Georgia State Athletics.

Most conferences charge the fee, but seldom institute the postseason ban.

The CAA did both.

Georgia State appealed the decision and the CAA quickly rejected.

The ban is a threat to keep remaining conference members from leaving from the low-prestige conference, as is the increased exit fee (now $1 million).

So here we stand, after eight years of being an avid member and five conference championships, the CAA has left Georgia State out to dry.

They are only concerned about their money and not about enhancing “the individual efforts and interests of its member institutions,” as is misleadingly stated in their mission statement.

The CAA cloud still lingers, but not for long.

On July 1, the sun will finally start to break through the clouds and the Sun Belt will finally shine on Georgia State.

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Bruemmer family reunion, Panther style Women’s soccer team will feature sibling duo next season TIFFANIE SMITH Staff Writer

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he rivalry of brothers and sisters stands the tests of time as a love/hate relationship. It should come as no shock that going to the same college would cause some difficulties, and even more so playing tn the same sports team.

Margaret Bruemmer, member of the women’s soccer team, describes playing with her younger sister Amanda Bruemmer as an exciting experience.

“I am actually really thrilled because in high school we loved playing with each other,” Margaret said. “Yeah we got in few little fights here and there, but in the end we still love each other and at the end of the day, nothing is going to break us apart.”

Family is what inspired Margaret to start playing soccer and why her brother, Rodney, decided to attend Georgia State after high school.

“I came because my brother goes here and I look up to him,” Margaret said. “I also like the campus setting and the team is wonderful. When I first came here they were welcoming and I could not have asked for a better team and a better coach.”

A decorated athlete at Collins Hill High School, she was named All-County Team Member by the Gwinnett Daily Post for 2011, after earning the Horizon Award for 2010 spring season. Margaret hopes to achieve a lot at Georgia State as well.

“Hopefully, I can achieve to be the player my coaches expect me to be,” Margaret said.

“I want to be a leader at one point or another and just achieve all my goals.”

Margaret acknowledges transitioning from high school sports to college sports can be a challenge.

With the competitiveness at Georgia State being more fierce than in high school,

she had a bit of knowledge to pass to her younger sister coming up.

“I would just tell her to be honest and be a bigger person,” said Margaret. “Also not to let the little things get to you and push yourself to the next potential.”

Being related and soon playing on the same team is not the only thing there two girls have in common. Hanging out and having fun is something these athletes like to do on their free time.

“We hang out all the time,” Margaret said.

She and her sister enjoy going to the movies, talking about boys and are deeply involved in each others lives. “We like to go bowling and just the little things like sitting at home and getting along with one another,” Margaret said.

“When I go home we go to see movies and catch up with one another with how our lives’ are with school or how our boyfriends are at the time or whoever we’re dating,” Margaret said.

Both of these girls work hard on the field.

However, when it comes to who’s the better athlete, Margaret had a surprising answer.

“I would have to say my sister is better because she is better with her foot skills and better technique,” Margaret said. “She’s more defensive minded and I’m more attacking minded. We have our different strengths and I know I’m going to have competition when she gets here.”

Pursuing an Exercise Science degree, Margaret hopes to be a physical therapist after graduation. For now, she will be preparing for the next game against University of Georgia, after spring break on April 9 at 7 p.m. in Conyers.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GEORGIA STATE ATHLETICS Margaret Bruemmer will share the pitch next season wither her sister, Amanda.

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Panthers optimistic about future, despite losing season HUNTER BISHOP Associate Sports Editor

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ith one game remaining in the season, the Georgia State women’s basketball team sits two games under .500 at 13-15.

They’ve struggled in conference play this year, with a 5-12 record that only underscores the success they have had outside of it, at 8-3.

Junior Kendra Long, the team’s leading scorer and rising star, is optimistic about the team’s past and future successes as she moves into her final season on the Panther women’s team.

“This season has been an improvement from last year’s and we are playing better together as a team. We have good team chemistry,” Long said. “We get along well and have improved. This team communicates more effectively and that’s an important key to success.”

Sophomore Ashley Watson, a 5-foot-6-inch guard, had a similar message, touting chemistry and vast improvements in not only the game, but in communication.

“The team chemistry off the court has translated onto the court this year. We’re much im-

proved over last year and I think we will be even better next year as a result of our extra work and working together for one another,” Watson said.

“It may sound simple, but this team cares about one another off the court and on the court. We are not a selfish team, we help one another, we share the ball and all of us can score or make the pass to help a teammate score. We always want to get better.”

This is a young team with only two seniors, and most of the players returning for next year.

They can only expect to better as they continue to work together and practice with one another.

“Our improvement has been a result of our individual one-on-one work in the gym alone and in our practices together,” Watson said.

“We lost a few games this year that I think we could have won and that serves as a motivator to never let down and keep getting better so that next year will be rewarding and even more successful.”

The Panthers have but one game remaining this season against Delaware. Though they can’t finish above .500 for this season, that doesn’t mean they cannot go out strong.

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Sophmore Kayla Nolan (9.9 ppg) is the Panthers’ second leading scorer.

obstacles you are much better as a result,” Watson said. “This team has pulled together and we’re looking forward to our best basketball that is still ahead of us next year.”

The team will finish out their season at Delaware on March 6.

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CALLIE ALFORD Callie Alford and the Georgia State softball team were busy last week.

Alford helped the sweep a double header in Macon, Ga. Versus Mercer on Feb. 27. She accounted for three hits, a pair of walks, one RBI and one run during the two game set versus the Bears.

Over the weekend Alford and the team traveled to Clearwater, Fla. to participate in the USF Under Armour Tournament. Alford and company remained hot in the Sunshine State.

Alford had nine RBIs, three hits, three runs, two walks and two homeruns in the first four games of the tournament, all Georgia State victories.

Through 19 games this season, Alford is batting .328 with five homeruns and 17 RBIs.

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Wed, March 6 BSB UNC Asheville GSU Baseball Complex 3:00 P.M. Wed, March 6 SB Jacksonville State Robert E. Heck Softball Complex 6:00 P.M. Wed, March 6 WBB Delaware* Newark, Del. 7:00 P.M. Fri & Sat, March 8-9 MTR & WTF NCAA Indoor Championship Fayetteville, Ark. All Day

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Fri-Sun, March 8-10 WGLF JMU Eagle Landing Invitational Jacksonville, Fla. All Day Fri, March 8 BSB George Mason* GSU Baseball Complex 6:00 P.M. Sat & Sun, March 9-10 SVB Ron Jon Surf Shop Beach-n-Boards Festival Cocoa Beach, Fla. All Day (four games total) Sat, March 9 BSB George Mason* GSU Baseball Complex 1:00 P.M. Sat, March 9 MSOC Atlanta Silverbacks

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First workouts at Georgia State

“It wasn’t an on campus type of thing. We had to take a trip to MLK or we had to go to Lakewood, I believe it was. It was a different experience because it required much more than what we had been used to in high school. We just had to go with the flow of things, it was very odd.

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“I’m glad I’ve somehow made it this far without missing a game and starting all the games. I feel very proud that I can actually last and tough it out. Not many players have done that and not many people can say they’ve done that in their whole college career.”

Toughest to block

“[Dont’a]Hightower, the linebacker that played at Alabama and now in the league. He has ridiculous lateral movement. I’d get up to the second level and he’d just slide left or right, right by me.

Right now, here, Nermin Delic, defensive tackle. He knows how to work his hands and stop me from getting my hands on him.”

Video Games

“The first game I started playing was on Sega Genesis, it was Victor Man. Probably not a lot of people remember that game. Now, I’m really heavy into the Call of Duty scene. It’s a good reaction game, hand eye coordination type of deal. It’s just fun, it helps relieve my stress. “

Peanut Butter

“Peter Pan. Smooth, honey-flavored. That’s definitely the move.

Spread some peanut butter on pancakes right after they’re done cooking, it kind of melts the peanut butter. And a little bit of syrup. It’s the perfect after-workout breakfast.”

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Moulin Bleu: Centennial Ball

Thursday, March 7, 8 p.m.-Midnight Student Center Ballroom

Celebrate GSUʼs 100-Year Anniversary at Moulin Bleu, a night of class, sophistication and memories featuring keepsakes, Parisian food by the bite, live entertainment and so much more. Tickets are required for entry and are available at Campus Tickets in the University Center. Tickets are free for students and $5 for the one non-student guest. Dress code is Cosmopolitan.

Panther Mania

Friday, March 8, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

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Come out and relive some of your favorite childhood memories at Panther Mania, including all of your favorite ʼ90s treats, games, activities and more. The Boulder Cave, Rock Climbing Wall, Aquatic Center and Game Room will be open. There will be a Throwback ʼ90s Bash at midnight with prizes for the best ʼ90s hair and outfit, and ʼ90s costumes and attire are highly encouraged. Limited to GSU students and one guest only. Non-student guests are $3.

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The Soul Food Cypher is an open freestyle cypher event. The event is already established and occurs at WonderRoot every second and fourth Sunday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. GSU is branching the event to its first college campus. This event is young, and we will one day see that we were its first step out of its “home” at WonderRoot into the world.

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Marilyn Kallet Poetry Reading Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.

Troy Moore Library

New South, GSUʼs journal of art and literature, will present author and poet Marilyn Kallet here in Atlanta this March. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, including directions and parking details, e-mail newsouth@gsu.edu.

Kallet was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in New York. She is the author of 15 books, including Packing Light: New and Selected Poems, Black Widow Press; Circe, After Hours, poetry from BkMk Press; The Big Game, translation of Surrealist poet Benjamin Peret, 2011, and Last Love Poems of Paul Eluard, both from Black Widow Press.

Kallet directs the creative writing program at the University of Tennessee, where she is also Professor of English. She teaches poetry workshops in Auvillar, France, for the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. For more information about Kallet, visit www.marilynkallet.com.

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