The Signal Vol. 85 No. 14

NOV. 28 - JAN. 9, 2018

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FOR HELPING THE HOMELESS

Food service organization Food Not Bombs held another event on Nov. 26, after being fined by GSUPD last week.

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COMING IN CLUTCH

As overflow students are being accomodated, affordable housing options become limited.

Menswear trends that will expand and brighten your wardrobe.

Net neutrality was one of the smartest moves of the Obama administration. Don’t mess with it.

Men’s & women’s basketball teams right the ship over Thanksgiving break.

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BLOTTER NOV. 16

Ain’t no rollin’ when she’s gone

A student complained of their bicycle being stolen near the E Parking Lot. GSUPD is still investigating the case.

GSUPD arrested a non-Georgia State individual on Edgewood at Courtland for littering in public.

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(Not) happy holidays!

A student was arrested in the University Commons for underage alcohol possession at 12:30 a.m.

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A non-Georgia State individual was arrested in Classroom South after entering the building on prior trespass notice.

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Get him!

Is that punishable?

A student fell victim to sexual battery while on John Wesley Dobbs around 7 p.m. Police are still investigating the incident.

It was a fight for the books!

A Georgia State student and a staff member were involved in a verbal confrontation in Library North around 5:30 p.m. The case has been cleared by GSUPD.

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atlanta activists respond to police prohibiting food donations to homeless SAMUEL PUCKETT Staff Reporter

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eorgia State Police issued a ticket to charity group Food Not Bombs in Hurt Park last week for a ‘food service violation’ after they began handing out food to the city’s homeless population as they’ve done for eight years.

In the past month, GSUPD have been enforcing a city-wide, almost forgotten legislation which prohibits food donations without a designated, and expensive, permit from the city.

State law 511-6-1-02 was originally intended for food trucks and other public food vendors, but police are now enforcing it to require would-be charitable givers to apply for a city permit for any public food service. Many groups come to Woodruff and Hurt park from all over the metro area, including church groups and Atlanta’s own Food Not Bombs.

THE RIGHT KIND OF GOOD

According to Georgia State Police Chief Joseph Spillane, the recent increased enforcement was at the request of the mayor’s office and the Parks Department to the Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement (HOPE) teams of Georgia State’s and Atlanta Police departments.

Efforts to feed the hungry can be a drain on resources when trash is left and security is required, according to Chief Spillane.

“The shift is to try to make people feel like they’re doing some good and actually have them do some good,” Spillane said.

Chief Spillane said the goal is not to discourage charitable giving, but to direct people towards donating to more complete and stable environments like churches or shelters that are officially recognized and approved by the city. These places can offer the homeless daily food sources and more services like counseling, showers and internet access.

“So what we’re trying to do is get the people who come feed in the park more assistance than just throwing some food at them,” Spillane said.

This statement comes after the closure of Atlanta’s largest homeless shelter, The Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, known as “Peachtree Pines”. After the shelter’s closure, many homeless researchers, including Georgia State’s Eric Wright, saw an increase in the street level visibility of homelessness. The area surrounding the former shelter is already set for property development.

“The shift is to try to make people feel like they’re doing some good and actually have them do some good.”

— Joseph Spillane

Georgia State Police Chief FIGHTING THE ORDINANCE

Food Not Bombs however, do not plan on complying with the police’s agenda. Food Not Bombs is a loose-knit group of independent chapters that serve vegan and vegetarian food in almost every major city. The Atlanta chapter is hosted by an organization called The Teardown, who released a statement on Nov. 21 after they were issued a ticket for food service violation, stating their intention to continue their services. According to their press release, the city has other motives in the increased policing of food donations.

“I think they want to make Downtown as inhospitable to

Two men eat a meal provided by Food Not Bombs in Woodruff Park on Nov. 26.

homeless people as possible in the hopes that, if they make it uncomfortable enough, they could force homeless people to go elsewhere,” said longtime Food Not Bombs volunteer Earthworm.

In response to the ticket, Food Not Bombs organized another food drive in Hurt Park on Nov. 26.

According to Earthworm, Food Not Bombs has great reach in the community of Atlanta activism. Soon after the designated 2 p.m. start time, the Food Not Bombs van arrived and unloaded tables, pots, drums and flyers. Volunteers put out boxes of clothes and shoes and scoured the park to pick up litter.

According to one volunteer, many were wary about police interference. A crowd had already gathered and some had been served by organizations that had arrived earlier. A line of more than a hundred people formed in front of the tables of stew, rice, bread, and boxes of food donated by participants.

The service Food Not Bombs provides is necessary, according to some of the homeless people being served. One woman, who found herself in the streets in 2015, said she didn’t believe donating to shelters could adequately meet the needs of the homeless. The shelters are often too far to be accessible, and too many require proof of income which she did not have.

She said appreciates the work Food Not Bombs has done in the area. She sees them as fighting for people like her.

“The police are trying to run them away last weekend and they were like ‘No, we’re not going nowhere,’” she said. “You know they’re very sincere in what they do.”

Volunteers from Food Not Bombs see their role as fighting for the homeless as well. According to Earthworm, who organized Sunday’s event, they came out to “teach the city a lesson about feeding hungry people.”

To continue feeding people in the future, Earthworm said, Food Not Bombs will have to be more careful with their strategies. That means more cameras and more volunteers.

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what does homelessness in atlanta look like?

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced on Nov. 6 the city has effectively ended veteran homelessness.

Reed said the city has placed over 1,859 homeless veterans into permanent housing.

For more info, read our article online: georgiastatesignal.com A recent Georgia State study found that youth within the city continue to be homeless due to increased social isolation and fewer support resources.

The researchers, Brandon Attell, Erin Ruel and Eric R. Wright predict runaway and homeless youth is close to 1 million people.

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Full-time student, full-time mom

These supermoms are aiming high with no help from the university CHRISTINA MAXOURIS & CHRISTIAN CLARK Editor-in-Chief & Staff Reporter

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eorgia State student Ashley Stroud prepares for a busy day every morning: classes, work, and a 10-year-old son.

“My biggest struggle would be getting enough sleep. My son and I have to get up around 5:30 A.M. to be out of the house at 6:45 A.M. to get him to school on time. After dropping him off, I’ll head to my classes. I may have to go to work after class depending on the day, but if not, then I’ll pick him up from school and home for lunch and to help him with his homework,” she said.

And then, the evenings are for football practice, dinner, and getting ready for bed.

“After that, I have to stay up to do things around the house and then do my homework. All of my days are busy,” Stroud said.

DOUBLING UP

For many students, dropping out of college was not an option, even with the new responsibility of a child.

Georgia State student Carol Palmer said almost one year ago, she made the decision to keep going, no matter how busy the days continuously get.

“My daughter is nine months right now, but when I was pregnant, I knew that not finishing school wasn’t an option for me. I made it too far to stop, my daughter was born on December 22, and I was back in school two weeks later. I’m blessed enough to have such a strong support system that helps out with my daughter while I’m at school,” Palmer said.

But that doesn’t make the days any shorter. Palmer’s day starts at 6:45 A.M. and often doesn’t end until 9 P.M. “It’s a long day of going to work and school, then coming home, feeding her and getting her ready for bed. With this all being before doing my homework, it’s a bit overwhelming.

Because by this time, I am really tired. My daughter is also teething right now, so she wakes up every morning at 2:30 A.M. and falls back asleep around 3:15 A.M.,” Palmer said. “So I’m always really tired trying to make it through the day with maybe four and a half hours of sleep, at the most, each night.”

Georgia State senior Breanna Boyd is the mother of a 7-month-old girl and agreed that she feels she’s come too far to stop now.

“In the beginning, I had a fear of not graduating on time. My motivation is my child. When there are times I want to give up, I know that I can’t because I want to secure my daughter’s future,” Boyd said.

Stroud took a slightly different route when it came to her schooling, but she still prevailed and ended up right here at Georgia State.

“When my son was born, I didn’t really think too much about finishing school. I stopped going for a while, not because of my son, but because I had just lost interest in it as other things became more important to me,” Stroud said. “I stayed out for about two years, but decided to go back after realizing that as a single mother, I wanted better for my son and me.”

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

Georgia State is one of the most diverse institutions in the nation. According to College Factual, 20.6 percent of the student body is 18-19 years old, 22.6 percent of students are between 20 and 21 years old, and 22.9 percent are between 22 and 24 years old. The university has offered second chances to non-traditional students for years, and despite new moms being a part of that group, there are minimal resources on campus to support a mother’s lifestyle.

Students are often left to online connecting websites, like Urbansitter, which lists Georgia State students offering babysitting services to other members of the university community.

“Georgia State does offer a childcare service,” Boyd said, “But it’s not that big of a help considering how much it costs.

It would cost me $1,100 a month to enroll my baby into the daycare at Georgia State, which would require me to get another full-time job.”

Both Stroud and Palmer admitted they weren’t aware of any

The Lanette L Suttles Child Development Center provides child care services for students, faculty and staff.

Georgia State services targeting moms on campus.

Stacey French-Lee, Director of the College of Education and Human Development’s Child Development program said the university’s Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center provides care for the children of faculty, staff and students. The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and accommodates children from 3 months old to pre-K. But French-Lee said that often isn’t an option for many students.

“It can be expensive, [close to] $1,000 per month,” she said.

“That’s why we have scholarship funds available, but they don’t reduce anybody’s tuition. The most anyone can get is $3,000 per year.”

She said that while the program tried to keep a mixed range of students and faculty bringing in their children, students can’t often afford it.

“We try to keep it a mixed range, but faculty and staff can probably afford it more often than students who don’t work,” she said.

Plus, there is a waiting list that often drags out to two years, with only 89-92 available spaces per semester, French-Lee explained.

The College of Education recently conducted a feasibility study which looked into the likelihood of expanding the child care program, but a major holdback proved to be financial.

“One simple expansion that we looked into is $7,000,” FrenchLee said. “So it would take a lot of money to do that. There’s not a lot of spaces Downtown, and really it’s a financial struggle.”

Georgia State also recently lost its Planned Parenthood Southeast office, which gave way to the space for university offices. PPS is planning on relocating to East Atlanta, where they said they’d be able to accommodate more of the population, and would be located towards more highways, interstates, and patient populated neighborhoods.

Planned Parenthood provided a plethora of services including reproductive health care, cancer screenings, birth control for those needing it, and medical abortion services.

The Georgia State Student Health Center, located in the same building as the University Commons, provides similar services to students, such as STD-screening and birth control.

The campus saw its existing providers as fit for students and allowed Planned Parenthood to relocate, according to Luttrell.

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26 percent of undergraduate students (4.8 million) are raising dependent children.

Women make up 71 percent of student parents.

About 2 million students, 43 percent of the total student parent population, are single mothers.

About 2.1 million student parents attend twoyear institutions, representing 30 percent of the community college student body.

An additional 1.1 million student parents attend four-year institutions, representing 15 percent of the four-year undergraduate student body.

Women of color are the students most likely to be raising children while pursuing a post secondary degree.

Single student fathers make up 11 percent of the student parent population.

According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in 2014.

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In a recent survey, Atlanta residents said they’d pay more taxes if that meant improving public transit.

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GDOT returns $4.3 million

Money rejected despite a need for better public transit CAMERON LINEBERRY & MIROSLAV GEORGIEV Staff Reporters

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he Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) gave back $4.3 million to the federal government, which had been allocated towards improving the state’s transportation systems.

GDOT Director of Strategic Communications Scott Higley said they chose not to use the money as it went over their budget.

“Our department’s total budget was $3.5 billion,” whereas the budget for the program “was given $155 million of that budget,” he said.

The money was to target for alternative transportation to support pedestrian and bicycle oriented projects. However, the department wasn’t able to allocate all the money, and chose to give back the $4.3 million left over. The Signal spoke to both Higley and GDOT PR representative Natalie Dale but both members said they could not give too much information. However, Georgia

State Department of Public Management and Policy professor, Joseph Hacker said he saw other reasons as to why the money was given back.

“They got awarded funds for something specific, which they either didn’t finish in time, perhaps due to changing priorities,” Hacker said.

The GDOT had no comment on changing priorities or if it was a time management issue.

“The money was like a line of credit, in some cases you only get the money reimbursed once it is spent. So they never gave money back, they are just having the line of credit eliminated,” Hacker said.

Despite the department’s inability to use the remaining money effectively, citizens across the state have shown an increased interest in expanding public transit and improving Georgia’s transportation.

According to the fifth annual “Metro Atlanta Speaks” survey conducted by Kennesaw State University for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), nearly half (49 percent) of the 5,462 people across 13 counties surveyed said that “expanding public transit is the best long-term traffic solution.” Fifty-one percent said they were willing to pay higher taxes if that meant improved

public transit infrastructure.

Young people in the age bracket of 18 to 34 are particularly willing “to pay more in taxes to fund expanded regional public transit that includes buses and rail,” according to the survey, with just under 60 percent in favor of such a measure, compared to the 51 percent average.

Hacker told The Signal he was glad to see a growing interest in transit as a viable alternative to riding cars and trucks through Atlanta’s notoriously bad traffic.

“I think it’s a good thing that people are recognizing [the viability of public transit] and are willing to pay [for train and bus services] because we live in a state where everyone’s against paying for things,” he said.

Jean-Paul Addie, assistant professor of Urban Geography at the Urban Studies Institute, said improving transportation is a lot more than it sounds.

“Transportation is something which opens access and opportunities,” he said. “If you can’t travel to a job or if it takes three buses and two and a half hours to a job opportunity, then that’s a significant barrier.”

Shuttles, hashtag trend on SGA agenda GSUPD checks in with senators on new practices and updates KIRSTEN WINSTON Staff Reporter

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n their last meeting before Thanksgiving break, Georgia State’s student government (SGA) welcomed a visit from the chief of police Joseph Spillane who came out to offer a list of updates from GSUPD. “It’s not a requirement, [but] we choose to be accredited to make sure we are following the industry best practices and really coming along as a police department in the 21st century which is different than it was in the 20th century so we are trying to be as advanced as we can,” he told senators.

The Georgia State police department has 184 sworn full-time police officers, with jurisdiction up to 500 yards from any building the university

owns, leases or operates. The Georgia State departments cover nearly all of Downtown.

One of Spillane’s top priorities is going green.

He said he wants his officers to be more available on campus and to interact with students and faculty and become more visible.

“I’m committed to going as green as possible, so when I got here, I parked half of the police cars on what I notice was police cars driving around with the windows rolled up with the heat on and the air condition on not interacting with you guys or students or faculty or staff. I parked half the cars, and I got people [officers] out there now on segways, bicycles, golf carts, and foot,” Spillane said.

Senators also are looking to increase ways of transportation throughout campus around the clock.

Sen. Luis Aleman’s initiative is looking to increase the hours for the Turner Field bus route,

after Georgia State has extended Turner Field’s night hours from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday.

New shuttles will also become available to oncampus students for grocery shopping.

Sen. Alondra Cruz-Hernandez informed that next year the association’s student service money will be spent on grocery shuttles in the spring semester. After meeting with the RHA president, Cruz-Hernandez confirmed the shuttles will be available to all resident and commuter students.

The goal is, if head of freshman liaisons Sai Maddali has it his way, to address all student concerns as effectively as possible. Maddali would like to create a social trend where SGA can create a hashtag for Georgia State students and they can in turn tweet problems they are facing at Georgia State. That way, senators can stay up to date with student concerns and create more initiatives to tackle those specific issues.

Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman published a statement on Facebook last Friday warning drivers of the punishments to come for driving under the influence.

The sheriff ’s statement came about a week after two officers were hit by two suspected DUI drivers, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I don’t want to see you in jail, lose your license, or spend thousands of dollars in fines and fees, but that is exactly what we will happen if we find you DUI,” the sherriff said in his post. He called the situation very serious, after two other officers were injured on Nov. 17 and 18.

NATIONAL House passes sexual harassment training requirement

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution that requires staff members to undergo sexual harassment and discrimination training.

The training requirement is currently voluntary for all members, congressional staff, interns and fellows but will now be required within the first 90 days, according to The Washington Post. The resolution also entails that all members put up a poster in their office created by the Office of Compliance outlining employees’ legal rights and the reporting process in case of workplace violations.

GLOBAL Boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea, 31 dead

At least 31 refugees, including children, died Saturday trying to cross the Mediterranean to get to Italy. When the first boat capsized off the coast of Libya, 60 people were rescued, and another 140 were picked up by a second boat. Since Thursday, the Libyan coastguard has rescued 250 migrants, and the Italian coastguard has rescued 1,100 people. Over 33,000 have died or gone missing in the past 17 years while trying to cross the Mediterranean. According to BBC, close to 3,000 have drowned in the journey this year alone.

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Overflow students in the plans for next semester With Georgia State’s overflow rates gone, residents race for rooms CHRISTINA MAXOURIS & PATRICK PRICE Editor-in-Chief & Staff Reporter

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tudent housing made local news earlier this semester for overbudgetting the amount of students they’d be able to accommodate. As a result, over 400 students were moved from the nearby Sheraton hotel, to on-campus dorms as surprise-roommates to other students. The department rewarded all students affected with a cut in pricing, which for many was a break they were more than eager to get.

“I would have had to pay $4,764 to have my own room, but I only paid about $3,000 to share,” Georgia State student Prue Benson said. Benson lived in an apartment in Commons, and shared his room with another student. “It was a good deal, and now they’re taking it away.”

Housing told Benson they are trying to make the University Commons single occupancy again, and are making an effort to accommodate all overflow students this spring.

But now, with promises from housing that all overflow students will be moved out, students like Benson feel stuck in a horse race trying to reserve a room for next semester that wouldn’t cost them too much, with the special pricing deals gone.

“I’m not concerned about next semester’s pricing because we have different options available,” he said. “I’m concerned that the affordable options will fill up before I can get one though and that I’ll be forced into an expensive room I don’t want.”

To prevent that from happening, Benson said he visited the housing office days before Thanksgiving break, to ask about the process of finding a space next semester. They asked him to wait until Thanksgiving break, when they’d send out an email with all the relevant information. Benson said he never received an email with further information.

But Director of University Housing Randy Brown told The Signal all residents were informed of housing procedures close to two weeks ago.

“Communication outlining the room selection process and procedures were emailed to residents,” he said.

But the race may be on, as students that were affected by the overflow had a special advantage for this spring.

“I’m concerned that the affordable options will fill up before I can get one though and that I’ll be forced into an expensive room I don’t want.”

— Prue Benson

Georgia State student “All students that were residing in fall overflow housing assignments participated in an exclusive room selection process last week,” Brown said. “Several students expressed a desire to remain in their current shared assignment. These students and their current roommates emailed University Housing with their request to stay in their current shared assignments.”

Back in August, Brown told The Signal all roommates affected by the overflow would get close to a $1400 reduction in their housing fees. That was the case for all four roommates affected in any room in the Commons, but not in the Lofts.

Sophomore Michael Bernardini had his own room in the lofts, but had to accommodate two overflow students in his apartment.

“One of them moved two days later,” he said, after being

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According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle

With overflow students promised accommodations, students feel that the race for affordable options might be a tough one.

accommodated by housing in another room. “But they couldn’t find anything for Ian,” he said about the second affected student.

What surprised Bernardini the most however, was an empty room on his floor that the RA was not aware about.

“We were at the floor meeting, and there was a guy that was asking about an empty room [in the floor] and if one of his friends could move there,” Bernardini said. “[The RA] said he was unaware of the empty room and that it would be filled by someone in the overflow in the [spring] semester, or someone on the waitlist.”

But Brown said university housing is always actively tracking occupancy in all residence halls.

NEW, BETTER, MORE EXPENSIVE OPTIONS

Rumors have also surfaced of a new luxurious student residence popping up near Georgia State’s campus which would give students a larger variety of housing options.

According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Georgia State’s famous Shell gas station on 160 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. is being redesigned while a new luxury student housing facility will be built on 120 Piedmont Avenue NE. The new residence building is expected to be 26 stories high with around 650 beds in 228 units. Doors are expected to open in the fall of 2019.

To some students, off-campus housing options are often better, because with almost the same money, they get more amenities.

“I think that alternative options for housing are great,” Dylon Ramsey, a One12 resident said. “If you break down the costs of on-campus versus off-campus housing, the difference isn’t that significant. For almost the same price I get my own room, bathroom, easy access to the pool and our fitness facility.”

According to the Preston Partnership’s official website, on

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top of the facility’s parking deck will be a resort style pool with a view of the Georgia State campus. The poolside area will be connected to an indoor space that will include a lounge and fitness center. Additionally, on the 26th floor there will be a sky lounge and a rooftop terrace.

Raylyn Robinson, a Georgia State sophomore, has concerns that although the apartments will be close to be campus that they may not be affordable for college students.

“I think that another addition to the off campus living options is a great idea,” said Robinson.

“However, I hope that even though the location of the building is convenient, that the prices will be affordable since they will be geared towards students.”

— On Nov. 16, Atlanta’s economic development agency backed a 220-unit student housing development around the former-Turner Field area.

— The planned development holds over $70.5 million in bond financing.

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Family traditions are the reason for the season A picture-perfect holiday starts with loved ones and special festive films AUTUMN BOEKELOO Staff Writer

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he holidays would not be the same without cozying up with cup of hot cocoa, a warm blanket and a festive film. As the season quickly approaches, it may feel as if a dorm, bed and a Netflix binge session won’t cut it this time around.

Whether family and friends live here in Atlanta, or the academic year keeps them at long distance, holiday movies have a magical way of bringing loved ones together. To ring in the celebratory season, Georgia State students reminisced on their favorite holiday movies and memories.

Among the 25 students surveyed in a Freshmen Learning Community (FLC), 29 percent voted their favorite movie as Elf, and another 29 percent vouched for Home Alone. Others went with less traditional options. “I love Miracle on 34th Street because it is a classic Christmas movie,” freshman Nina Palmieri said. “[My family] loves to see the styles and old cars from the 1940s when it was made. It always brings us closer after we watch it.

There is something revitalizing about popping in your family’s most cherished annual holiday movie. The comforting smell of your childhood home and the sounds of family voices surrounding you, and reliving youthful holiday memories by watching that favorite classic film. The simplicity of it all just seems so right.

FESTIVE FILMS AND NOSTALGIA

We all know that one special film. When it is playing, the deadlines and stresses of life seem to fade away. In those two hours, all that matters is the joy of wistful family time.

“The Polar Express brings me back to different parts of my childhood,” freshman Hafza Khan said. “Also, I loved the book and read it all the time as a kid.”

“My favorite movie is The Grinch,” Tori Domaleski said, also a freshman at Georgia State. “We watch it every Christmas and at my church we

used to do a Christmas production [of the movie] and in our down time we would watch The Grinch.”

Domaleski also mentioned she created a DIY craft for her cousins by painting a quote from the movie as a gift for them.

This is a simple and inexpensive way to personalize a gift for family or friends this holiday with a meaningful touch.

Other students find comfort in watching humorous films with their family.

Freshman Sydney Lundeberg admitted she goes back to Elf during the holidays.

“It’s just funny and a classic,” she said. “We finished Thanksgiving dinner last year and we sat down and were like, alright, it’s Christmas time.”

TO STREAM, OR NOT TO STREAM?

While the holidays are a time of gathering, some families cannot see their kin due to expensive airline tickets or a lack of transportation. Luckily, a website called Rabbit is the ideal video platform for enjoying holiday movies with loved ones from afar. Rabbit is a video chat service with the option of opening a window to stream what you are watching with others in the chat. This means that one person can watch a Netflix video and it will stream to the other person in the chat as well.

Although, students and families who access their holiday movies through Netflix should be aware of the increase in subscription costs. As of mid-November, the fast-growing entertainment company raised fees by a few dollars depending on a user’s plan. Subscribers who know about the increase may be tricked into thinking they are exempt because the rollouts don’t take place all at once. Price increases will happen throughout the holiday months, so if users have not seen a change in billing, it simply hasn’t reached their account yet.

Netflix defends a price influx on its website, stating new products and an overall improved experience as its logic.

The streaming giant will spend over $7 million in original content next year, meaning a lot of shows and movies will no longer make the cut. For

families who rely on Netflix for holiday movie binging, 2018 will be the final year to watch Disney and Pixar movies through the service.

CABLE VS. CINEMA

As for families going old-school with cable, channels like Freeform participate in day-long reruns of timeless classics.

“Mickey’s Christmas Carol [is our favorite] because we just saw that movie on TV randomly and unlike other cheerful Christmas movies, it was actually serious with a good message,” freshman Mersala Mochamad said.

While some prefer to stay home, others families find the tradition of going to the movie theatre as the best way to make memories. Rather than watching the same movie every year, families who brave the holiday theatre crowds have a new movie to fall in love with each December. “We like the shared experience of the theatre and the meal right after we go,” FLC Advisor Rathan Kersey said. During a time of year when cabin fever may strike at any moment, Kersey said he and his family use the cinematic experience as an opportunity to get out of the house.

HAVE IT YOUR WAY THIS HOLIDAY

The joy of the holidays brings people back to their roots and allows them to feel like a child again, no matter what their movie preference may be. The worries of the world seem minuscule when compared to the embrace of loved ones. This season, sit back and be grateful for the little things in life. Whether it be streaming your favorite movie or enjoying a new film at the theatre, creating holiday traditions with family and friends make memories that last a lifetime.

CHECK OUT THESE 2017 HOLIDAY MOVIES IN THEATRES: A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn NOV. 1

DADDY’S HOME 2

Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell NOV. 10

THE STAR

Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi NOV. 17

THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS

Dan Stevens and Christopher Plummer NOV. 22

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FALL - WINTER 2017 FASHION

MENSWEAR TRENDS KHOA TRAN

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little bit of the past and a little bit of the present can create a new fashion movement toward the future. The recycling of 80s and 90s throwback trends are expected to pair along with new modern pieces. The combination of nostalgia and excitement when you put on these clothes will make you want to step out of your comfort zone and find yourself in fashion. The skinny silhouette is pushed to the wayside as the pleated trousers make their return this winter. This holiday season is more colorful than ever ranging from red, pink, yellow and orange. Trends are constantly changing each season with new-ins and new-outs, however, the purpose is not always to make you change your style, but instead to explore yourself through it. Fall-Winter 2017 menswear is all about a little bit of everything from A-Z. It’s for everyone, so expand your wardrobe and find new ways to express yourself with the variety of styles.

THE COLOR ORANGE

TURTLENECK SWEATERS

The colors of this season are no longer neutral. Vibrant colors like red, pink, yellow and especially orange were seen across the board at the shows for Fall-Winter 2017. Fruity oranges are the key colors of the season. With its undeniable, striking tone, it can act as your statement piece. The splash of vitamin C across your wardrobe will have you ready to hit the street. Many will doubt about its wearability, however, it is actually one of the most versatile colors you can choose. Instead of the head-to-toe look shown in Dior Homme or Givenchy, you can invest in an outerwear piece or go for the contrasting look of orange against all black. A combination of red and yellow radiates warmth, and brings out your self-confidence and it’s out there for any risk takers this season.

Turtleneck sweaters have been around the past few seasons, but are definitely going big this winter. They are a retro-inspired style and an ideal piece for a casual night out which you can layer with a shirt, t-shirt or just by itself.

These turtleneck sweaters come in different sizes and colors so that you can wear it oversized or fitted, making it easy to incorporate with your own wardrobe. It’s the season’s coziest trend. These turtleneck sweaters are styled differently across brands like Calvin Klein, Kenzo and Acne Studios.

As shown: Turtleneck sweater by H&M Studio FW 2017.

Pleated trousers

by H&M.

As shown: Turtleneck sweater

by Zara. Jeans by Levi. Necklace by Topman. Bag by Adidas. Bandana

by Original Fani.

Try These:

Embroidered Hoodie Topman 71W33QYLW

Oversized T-shirt Zara 0495/320

Military Coat Zara 9621/304

Try These:

Turtleneck Sweater Zara 0367/340

Off White Stretch Jeans Topman 69F05PWHT

EDITOR’S PICKS:

Fall-Winter menswear runway clothing dupes.

Photos from (left to right): 1: Ssense. 2: Asos.

3: Ssense. 4: Zara. 5: Louis Vuitton. 6: Zara.

Black Puffer Jacket Vetements 172669M178004

Vinyl Puffer Jacket Asos 1152677

Tan Corduroy Jacket Gucci 172451M180005

Corduroy Jacket Zara 6045/320

Red Fanny Pack Louis Vuitton FW Collection

Crossover Backpack Zara 6502/205

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LOGOS AND SLOGANS

OVERSIZED PROPORTIONS

WIDE AND PLEATED TROUSERS

Every brand has their own stand and they show it in their clothes. The Fall-Winter runways this year were full of text graphics including statement, slogan, and logo from brands like Vetements and Balenciaga. With the chaotics time we are living in, meaningful messages on clothes can bring positivity and also promote for a better change.

A simple shirt to t-shirt to sweaters to hoodies, you can play with proportions will give you that ‘ I don’t care’ look. Designer Raf Simons set his own trend by pairing a XXL style sweater with a bottom that is more slim and form-fitting. Adding comfy attire to your style will also give to that carefree, or careless, attitude that you are going for.

Skinny jeans are now on the back-burner and a looser, widerlegged trouser silhouette is back on track again this winter.

A classic look can be completed with an oversized sweater, a dress shirt or a graphic t-shirt. If you want a relaxed, slouchy, and unstructured look, this is the one. It’s no longer your grandpa’s style.

As shown: T-shirt by Fila.

Vintage overall

by Levi. Sweater

by Nike.

As shown: Shirts by Chaps.

Vintage sweater

by Ralph Lauren.

Jeans by BDG. Bag by Herschel.

As shown: Shirt and Jacket are vintage.

Pants by Izod.

Boots by .Clarks.

Try These:

Long Letters Sweater Zara 0458/401

Sweatshirt Bershka 7103/922

Try These:

Oversized Hoodie H&M 08-5612

Ecru Striped T-Shirt Acne Studios 171129M213022

Try These:

Slim-Fit Pleated Trousers Acne Studios 815939

Smart Tapered Pants Topman 88D22PKHA

CORDUROY AND VELVET

PADDED JACKET

The seventies corduroy and velvet texture have been a major influence for some designers such as Prada, Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani. A rich fabric that will keep you warm for a evening night out. Either corduroy or velvet zip-up jacket, you can have it match with a matching pants. Corduroy comes in many different colors that can complete any look.

Bored of bomber jackets? This season’s must have is the padded jacket, a jacket that give you both confidence and comfort. The volume it gives is unconventional for some people, but give it a try and you’ll find that it is extremely practical in the winter months. Either vinyl or high-tech fabrics, this jacket will add the hybrid forms into your look.

The most bright, flashy and fun pieces are coming back to us again. The hands free fanny packs, one strap down overalls, color-blocked windbreakers and washed denim jackets can all be spotted around. Tommy Hilfiger was huge in the 90s with color-blocking and now his vintage looks are back with Vetements and Urban Outfitters.

As shown: T-shirt by Topman.

Trousers by BDG.

As shown: T-shirt by Fila.

Vintage overall

by Levi. Sweater

by Nike.

As shown: T-shirt by Tommy Hilfiger.

Denim jacket by Topman. Pins by Topman.

Try These:

Corduroy Jacket Zara 4341/336

Corduroy Trousers Zara 4317/388

Try These:

Padded Jacket Uniqlo 400511

80s + 90s NOSTALGIA

Quilted Jacket Zara 6518/354

Try These:

Colorblock Hoodie Urban Outfitters 43804251

Vintage Sneaker Reebok 40554552

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Giving back for the holiday season

Service opportunities to brighten someone’s day near campus VICTOR SLEDGE

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thursday, nov. 30 Lit at the Gardens

Food Not Bombs came out to Hurt park November 19, 2017 to feed the homeless and provide coffee and snacks.

provides quality clothing for guests who may otherwise not have access to it with the “Ty’s Closet” program.

Through all of their programs, Crossroads intends to help guests make strides toward sustainability within 90 days. They are always looking for volunteers to help make their initiative a reality, especially during this time of year.

Atlanta Children’s Shelter 607 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 This shelter helps children whose families are experiencing homelessness. They provide free daycare for children and construct an educational curriculum to help with school. The shelter also provides the family with emotional support, housing and employment services.

They have helped nearly 8,000 children and serviced nearly 5,000 families. After a volunteer application and service agreement, you can lend a hand and be a part of that impact.

The shelter is now accepting a limited number of volunteers for their 2017 Holiday House (Dec. 11-15) taking place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Families in need will receive holiday gifts such as clothes, toys and basic necessities. Refer to the “Holiday House Wish List” to see what can be

PHOTO BY UNIQUE RODRIGUEZ | THE SIGNAL

donated during scheduled drop-off times.

Hurt Park 25 Courtland St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Less publicized volunteer opportunities happen all the time. One popular location to volunteer on Georgia State’s campus is Hurt Park.

Some of the homeless frequent Hurt Park because of how often outreach programs will host events there. For example, Will2Way Foundation, Inc. hands out food at the park every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. On any given weekend, there are other groups that visit the park to serve those who frequent the area and may know very few ways to get a hot meal.

This is a location where students can easily walk to on the day of any event and the hosts will always accept extra helping hands.

No matter how you decide to give back, the holiday season holds plenty of opportunities to help those less fortunate throughout our community.

This year, think about what gifts you can give before you unwrap yours.

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Dear current students and future grads of Georgia State Five things you’ll learn in college that have nothing to do with school SAVANNAH ELDER Staff Reporter

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alking across the stage at your college graduation should be one of the most exciting moments in your life. Looking back, you’ll probably wonder what you actually learned in college. Sure, you spent almost 50,000 hours studying and preparing for post-graduation life, but you still might be wondering just what came out of all that hard work and dedication.

Here are some things you’ll learn, or have already learned throughout college:

EMBRACE CHANGE AND DON’T FEAR FAILURE

We all set expectations for ourselves. Whether it’s getting a “good” job or acing an exam, it sucks to not do as well as you expected, but this is only setting you up for the place you’re supposed to be.

Maybe you didn’t get the job because you were in line for a better opportunity somewhere else.

Maybe you stayed up a little too late before the exam and you weren’t able to get the best sleep, so you got a lower grade. Just remember that things happen in life and beating yourself up because

Wednesday, nov. 29 Winter Wonderland! The Fernbank Museum is celebrating this holiday season with extravagant ornaments hung on trees, twinkling lights strung throughout and tons of spirit to soak up. Now until Jan. 6.

n Atlanta alone, there is a homeless population of more than 4,000, as reported by Partners for Home, an organization fighting homelessness with other nonprofit and government organizations, in their 2016 Homeless Point-in-Time Count. These people may not be able to look forward to their favorite holiday meal or a warm embrace this season, but fortunately there are many ways not far from campus to volunteer and give back, spreading hope and joy despite some harsh realities.

Crossroads Community Ministries, Inc. 420 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Crossroads Community Ministries aims to get the homeless into a place of stability as well. Every year, this nonprofit organization serves more than 4,000 people in need.

They facilitate “Clyde’s Kitchen,” which serves meals every day to those who go hungry in our community. Another program called “Crossroads Connect” provides guests with resources to find stable incomes and housing. Crossroads also

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Safehouse Outreach, Inc. 89 Ellis St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Safehouse Outreach is a nonprofit organization committed to helping the homeless population around Atlanta. The mission statement says they aim to “help people experiencing homelessness to transition to self-sufficiency.”

Volunteers provide “IMPACT meals,” which are hot meals served to their guests twice a day (except for Wednesdays). Safehouse often uses the IMPACT meals as a time to offer mentoring to guests seeking guidance. They also have live music, creating a welcoming atmosphere for those who attend.

“Problem Solvers” work to provide things like mail services, medical services and shelter for their guests. Safehouse also has a Career Development Program that offers job skills training to help guests find sustainable income.

Safehouse will have their Outreach Christmas Party on Dec. 15, during which guests can come to share some of the holiday spirit with staff and volunteers.

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you feel like you failed yourself or someone else is redundant. There’s always another day or chance to redeem yourself. Keep truckin’.

SELF-LOVE AND CARE IS A KEY TO HAPPINESS

Take the time out of your day to practice self-love and care. This is vital to one’s happiness. Sometimes when life feels heavy, you just need to decompress.

Make the time to reward yourself for all the things you’re doing throughout the week. You don’t always need money to treat yourself. Pick up a new hobby.

Learn a new skill. Find somewhere nice outside to sit and relax. Question and search for what makes you feel light in the world’s wake.

WHO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU

This may be self-explanatory, but it’s easy to get caught up in people around you. Remember to check the friends and people you surround yourself with. Ask yourself: How does this person make me feel? What purpose do they serve in my life? Do we have a true understanding of one another? How far does our friendship/love go for them? And then ask them again with you on the other side of the question. It’ll become clearer who is in your life for what reasons.

OWN YOUR LIFE

Most of us will be working multiple jobs and going to classes full-time, and it’s so important to find the balance. Don’t take on too much, because it will definitely fall back on you. It’s more meaningful to say no to plans than to cancel last minute because you made too many commitments. Or likewise, if you stay up too late to cram 100 pages last minute, you’ll feel the repercussions.

You have the power to make yourself apart of something meaningful and this is probably a part of the reason you went to college at all. You owe it to yourself to choose your journey and more importantly, be yourself along the way. Above all, if you own your life and take control, then everything else will fall into its rightful place.

To all the future Panthers, take this advice with you for the remaining semesters at Georgia State, because no matter what or who made you go to college, you’re a part of something bigger. And we’re all glad you’re here.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE

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FIND THE BALANCE IN EVERYTHING

Atlanta’s Botanical Garden holiday lights are back! Treat your boo (or your parents!) to 30-acres of lit up, garden-ful attractions, holiday music, s’mores and hot chocolate.

They will be up until Jan. 7.

FRIDAY, dec. 1 Underground Pancakes One for the 21+ kids: The Atlanta Pancakes & Booze Art Show at GA Freight Depot.

This traveling exhibition has 100 artists, live music, body painting, multimedia displays, booze and yep, pancakes.

saturday, dec. 2 It’s reining dogs Catch Santa’s attention by dressing up your pooch as the best-looking reindog at the Botanical Garden’s Reindog Parade. It’s all fun and games but if judges find your pup the cutest you’ll get an award!

sunday, dec. 3 Holiday tunes Georgia State University’s School of Music is presenting its 20th Annual Gala Holiday Concert at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Over 200 student and faculty musicians will perform beloved holiday favorites.

monday, dec. 4 Park carols The Atlanta Homeward Choir and the Georgia State University Choral Union have partnered up for carols at Woodruff Park.

It’s free to ring in the holiday season and Toys for Tots donations are accepted!

tuesday, dec. 5 Scuba Claus Get with the SEAson underwater with the Georgia Aquarium from now until the end of the month.

This seasonal entertainment is complete with a tree-lighting ceremony, music and a visit from Scuba Claus!

More events and info at georgiastatesignal.com.

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PETER TILLY Staff Reporter

Peter Tilly is a writer for the Georgia State Signal.

He plays trumpet for the Georgia State Panther Band and is the dedicated secretary of the PA Crew.

Tweet PETER! @pgtilly

was astonished when the online #MeToo campaign started up. I knew that sexual assault was a problem and more common than we all would like to admit, but I had never imagined how close it all was to our lives.

On the first day of the campaign, I saw countless posts on social media sites, including Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat. These posts, ranging from long essay-style accounts of how sexual assault has affected them to just the hashtag “#MeToo,” posted with no further explanation.

Although it was mostly women, men too began posting about their traumatic experience with sexual assault. I couldn’t believe how common these situations were. Everywhere, I saw this hashtag.

And it wasn’t just this movement that was permeating the conversation with stories of sexual assault. Every day, it seemed there was a new story of an authority figure who was accused of sexual assault. People in power who would use their clout to force, both physically and through conceit and coercion, people into situations where they had no want to be in.

It was surprising to see how many people’s lives have been irrevocably scarred by sexual assault. It was surprising to hear stories from those who had been harassed and assaulted by people in power we once looked up to. People we saw in our favorite movies, performing hilarious comedies, or running our government, all who had done terrible things to people close to them. I could barely believe it.

But I shouldn’t have been surprised. I shouldn’t have been surprised at all.

THE CAVE METAPHOR

There are events in this world that are too terrible to imagine. Things that we would rather forget about, or never think about lest they encompass our thoughts and darken our days.

We forget about them to lead our own happy life.

Every day, we choose to ignore any reminder that a solar flare could spout from the sun, giving us eight minutes of futile preparation before a whole swath of the world suddenly loses power.

We ignore our fears of a deadly mutant pathogen escaping from the CDC and spreading like wildfire through our dense and vulnerable populations.

We ignore the chance of a massive earthquake striking the ill-prepared city of Atlanta, turning our beloved city into nothing but rubble and a massive highway. Ignoring these things is mostly harmless.

Despite their devastating results, they have nearly no chance of happening, and if they did, there is nothing really to do about it.

However, our tendency to willfully and happily ignore situations difficult and painful to imagine causes can create trouble. Even before the #MeToo campaign, we’ve known about the scarily large presence of sexual assault. On college campuses alone, one in five women are sexually assaulted during their undergraduate years. One out of six women are victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. The numbers are also unacceptably high for men, with one out of 33 men being sexually assaulted in their lifetime.

We have also ignored the ‘open secret’ about sexual assault in industries from entertainment to politics. Jokes about Harvey Weinstein’s crimes have been traced back to old episodes

of 30 Rock. Louis C.K. has repeatedly dodged accusations of sexual assault. Al Franken has had photos of him grabbing a sleeping military woman’s breasts floating around since 2006.

Rape isn’t a sudden epidemic. People aren’t suddenly getting sexually assaulted at record numbers; we have just had our purposefully shut eyes forced open by the #MeToo campaign and by recent chains of sexual assault allegations. We are seeing the horrible reality of our surroundings for the first time, and it’s hard to adjust the light. But we need to make sure not to close our eyes again.

We need to pay attention to the rape statistics we see floating through the internet and see them not as numbers, but as reminders to the lives being ruined and our responsibility to make sure that the statistics go down. We need to make sure that women can go to college without a 20 percent chance of getting sexually assaulted.

HELP, I THINK WE’RE SURROUNDED

sophisticated man in a suit. He also is a man who won’t take no for an answer and will get what he wants no matter what obstacles get in the way. He’ll use his strength and cunningness to achieve his goals. That’s the pinnacle of manliness in a condensed pill form. But he is also a serial womanizer and rapist who uses those same “manly” traits to perform acts of sexual assault to women.

Another component of rape culture exists in the bullying of enthusiastic consent. Enthusiastic consent is often made fun of as something that will “ruin the mood” or as something that isn’t manly to do. But not only is that not true (there are ways for enthusiastic consent to be naturally weaved into the night), but it is emphasizing the wrong things.

Somehow, we have valued the “mood” of the night, over consent.

Sexual assault has scarred far too many people in this country, and it’s time to stop ignoring the problem. Rape culture has thrived in the dark; now it’s time to bring it to light.

The first thing we can do in our crusade to stop sexual assault is the same thing that you have to do when solving any problem: identify the source. Luckily for us, this source has been well documented, talked about, debated and researched a lot. Unluckily for us, despite all this, it’s still ignored. And like a fish unable to notice the water it is swimming in, many of us are unaware of the omnipresence of rape culture in the U.S. Rape culture is so often ignored, not only because it is difficult to see, but also because we don’t want it to exist. We don’t want to admit that we are complicit in a culture that doesn’t just allow for, but in some cases, subtlety recommends sexual assault.

Take one of the largest components of our rape culture, for example.

Masculinity and the lack of consent. Look at James Bond, a man who exudes the sort of cool masculinity that emanates strength, power, and prowess under the guise of a

ILLUSTRATION BY CHRISTOPHER WINLEY & PAGE DESIGN BY SALINNA PHON | THE SIGNAL

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letter from the editor

It’s a wrap!

Next semester, we want to hear from you!

DEAR SIGNAL READERS,

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t’s not nearly close to New Year’s eve and The Signal is turning a new page. This year has been full of lessons, as we’ve learned to listen more to you, readers, and our community. I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of the team I’m on, and I hope our Georgia State community can see the great efforts that all our editors and staff members have put forth. During this year’s midpoints, the newspaper is saying its fair share of goodbyes, but also a handful of hellos.

The end of the semester wraps up The Signal careers for two of the greatest Arts & Living rockstars. Camille Bolos, who took the reigns on the section on a whim and added her own let’s-spice-it-up attitude, and Sophia Marchese who lit up our office much like the lantern she paraded with representing The Signal.

With the end of the semester, we’re also doing away with our current website design. I’ve teased our website launch before, but this time, I have different news. The editorial staff, and our online editor, have found it best to tweak and polish our brand new creation. We stumbled into somewhat of an obstacle, something we were targeting from day one. One of the primary goals of the new website is mobilefriendliness. We know you read the news on your phone (no shame—we do too!), and we want to make the experience as visually pleasing and comfortable for you when browsing around The Signal’s news stories on your way to class, or during your ride on the shuttle. Over 62 percent of our traffic comes from cell phones, and we want to make sure we’re catering to those readers. Since upping our social media game, we’ve seen a rapid increase in our web traffic, with close to 75,000 users just last month. That’s why we set a clear priority to improve our performance from the handy call-machines we’re all attached to.

So, mark the new date on your calendar: Jan. 8, the

first day of the fresh semester will be your chance to finally check out what we’ve created for you. The new website will include a feedback section, where we invite you to leave your thoughts and remarks about the redesign, letting us know how we can better it.

New to our pages is also our ‘News You Can Use’ feature, found on the inside front cover, originating from student demand. Always make sure to check out that special little tab for job, fair, and volunteer opportunities around campus.

Finally, we’ve appreciated hearing more from you, our student and university community. Whether it’s on Twitter, Facebook or our website, keep checking out our stuff, and letting us know what you think. Submit your letter to the editor for a chance to be published, and allow other students to understand how you feel.

If we got something wrong, don’t be afraid to correct us! We want to represent and inform you, and we can only do so with your feedback.

Finally, don’t forget we’ll still be around during the holidays. While this issue is our last for the fall semester until Jan. 9, we’ll still be publishing online at georgiastatesignal.com.

Enjoy this break however you can, Georgia State.

Whether it’s going back to family, spending time with friends, or immersing yourselves in nature, find the team to bring back the peace that final exams disturbed and re-discover your motivations, passions, and goals.

See you on stands next semester!

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BEST, CHRISTINA MAXOURIS Editor-in-Chief, The Signal

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Free internet vs. healthy market Net neutrality is in question, and that’s scary

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ast Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission released their plan to repeal net neutrality regulations put forth by the Obama administration that allow all users equal access to the internet. FCC chairman Ajit Pai asked the American public if they would prefer the internet “to be governed by engineers and entrepreneurs” or by “lawyers and bureaucrats here in Washington,” in an effort to gain public support.

So what did he mean by that? And what does all this boil down to?

Net neutrality is what allows each of us the free, unregulated access to the internet that we enjoy.

It disallows high-speed internet providers from charging you more to access certain websites. Taking it away would turn internet access into cable-like packages, with higher prices for a larger selection of websites. Think of your phone and TV deals: $49.99 for a selection of HBO, CNN and National Geographic. Soon you may be asked for a similar package: $49.99 for Google, Amazon and Facebook, meaning that unless you’re part of an affluent family or Google or Amazon, you’ll be stuck in the slow lane, with limited—and slow—access to websites.

Some might say the whole idea violates our most basic right and the freedom that America so proudly brags about. Access to all information, at all times, with no charge through the technological era’s most powerful and influential tool: the internet. Taking away our ability to browse and learn from all its information that’s available would be detrimental to every aspect of our country. Less opportunities for research, innovation, and exposure.

Pai’s argument is that under the proposal, the federal government will require “internet service providers to be transparent about their practices so that consumers can buy the service plan that’s best for them,” and stop micromanaging.

But bundling up websites and putting a price tag on the deal isn’t exactly transparency. Think about it: the large conglomerate-like companies won’t really be affected by the change, since they’ll most likely still afford to pay ISPs to keep their website popular. But for start-up companies, emerging businesses and new voices in each industry, that fee can turn out to be a challenge. The internet is a path that many newcomers take advantage of towards a path of success.

Today, anyone can make it online. Whether it’s a

video that goes viral, new media company, cooking blog, or dating website, different companies have chosen the online world as a way to kick-start their idea and check out consumer feedback. That will all be gone if the Dec. 4 vote leans in Pai’s favor.

A pay-to-play model may be, for some, a healthier free market model but it’s very important to stick with the priority of equal access in this case. Thankfully, most of the American public realize the urgency to fight the new rules and keep the internet as free as it is.

As for the “more than a million” public comments in support of the new rules that FCC keeps boasting about? Data scientist Jeff Kao told Fortune they were probably fake. Using natural language processing, Kao scanned 22 million comments submitted to the FCC’s website since last week finding that “17 million were duplicates or close parallels.” The ones that appeared to be human-authored were almost unanimously in support of keeping federal regulations the way they are.

So there you have it, nothing but millions of robot-like comments in support of FCC’s repeal plan.

Hopefully, the non-machine brains of Congress will keep them on the right side of history: the free one.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017

PREDICTION TIME FOR THE SPORTS TEAM

As the football season comes to an end, the Georgia State Panthers face off Appalachian State on Nov. 25 as one of their last home games.

PHOTO BY JULIAN PINEDA | THE SIGNAL

Sports reporters predict a finish for the ages from the football team

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eorgia State’s regular season comes to an end this Saturday when the Panthers will take on the Idaho Vandals at the Georgia State Stadium. However, the season doesn’t end there. The Panthers (6-4, 5-2) secured a trip to their second-ever bowl game when they downed Texas State in comeback fashion earlier this month.

No matter how the final two games play out, the Panthers will finish with their best win percentage in FBS history. The worst case scenario would put them at 6-6, .500 on the year, a slither better than the 6-7 finish in 2015.

During the football team’s inaugural year in 2010, Georgia State finished 6-5. They’re entire season consisted of playing FCS opponents until they faced the 10th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama would enjoy a clobbering 63-7 win in the Panther’s season finale.

Fans will not see a repeat going out party from the blue and white if four special reporters called the shots. The sports staff at The Signal projects a bowl win from this year’s team, a feat the 2015 team couldn’t pull off at the AutoNation Cure Bowl.

D’MITRI CHIN

Associate Sports Editor The Georgia State Panthers began the season on the wrong foot after back-to-back losses to Tennessee State and Penn State. However, this Panthers team has shown great resilience and now find themselves with a 6-4 record, bowl eligible and have a prime opportunity to claim the Sun Belt Conference title.

Led by first-year Head Coach Shawn Elliott, who has proved that he is capable of preventing his team from losing confidence in themselves after a gut-wrenching loss, I believe the Panthers will win their first Sun Belt championship.

Redshirt wide receiver Penny Hart and senior quarterback Conner Manning have developed a robust connection on the field as the season continues to progress, and the Panthers also have a freak-athlete in Glenn Smith who can play running back, wide receiver and return

punts and kicks for the Panthers. With the weapons they have on offense, it will be a tough task for any team to outscore the Panthers.

Defensively, the Panthers are sound, as well.

Sixth-year senior Bryan Williams has ballhawking skills at the safety position, and the defensive line has also been stout up front.

The Panthers will finish the season 8-3.

CHRISTIAN CRITTENDEN

Reporter You want bold? I’ll give you bold. Before the season, I picked the Panthers to go 6-6 and go to another bowl game. Well, they’ve won six games already with three games left (including the bowl game). So I was wrong (sort of). Anyway, the Panthers will win out and finish the season 8-4 for its best mark in school history.

The Panthers will defeat Idaho to finish out the regular season and possibly finish third or fourth in the Sun Belt depending on how some other things shake out in the conference. After they finish the regular season with seven wins, the Panthers will then travel to its destination for its bowl game and win that game. Penny Hart will get 200 yards in their next two games, and he’s come close multiple games this season.

This team is a lot better than people were willing to give it credit for and it has since rebounded its opening week loss to Tennessee State. Don’t be surprised when the Panthers run the table and finish the season with nine wins as I predicted. My first prediction was correct, wasn’t it?

KYLIA HAYES

Reporter Georgia State’s 2017 football season is coming to an end and the team fought hard to earn their 6-4 record. It is Head Coach Shawn Elliott’s first season with the Panthers and they seem to work well together.

With the Panthers being bowl eligible, it puts them in a good mindset to push hard for the next game. Based on the current record, the Panthers will fight hard to the finish line.

Many doubt the Panthers being that they

are still a new and developing team, but the Panthers have fought hard to let others know that they deserve their credit of being a hard working team.

With the Panthers not having many home games for a while Georgia State students were not able to see the team win any home games.

Finally, when the Panthers played University of South Alabama it excited the fans to see them win in the new Georgia State Stadium.

With that win and the wins after, the team is bowl eligible. This is very exciting for the Panthers and they should do well.

The Panthers have fought hard this season and their hard work is showing off. Getting a new coach seems to be a good thing for them.

GEORGIA STATE FOOTBALL RECORDS YEAR

TAJ STRICKLAND

Reporter The Panthers will win their last game of the season at home and advance to a bowl game for the second time in Georgia State history.

Despite having a hard time getting some wins at home, the panthers’ should be able to win against Idaho in a tight, close game.

After winning the last game of the regular season, the Panthers will play in the R+L Carriers Bowl in New Orleans at the Superdome. Their opponent for the bowl game will be Louisiana Tech on December 16. The Panthers will win their first bowl game against Louisiana Tech and bring some hardwood back to the house.

Although the Panthers started off 0-2, I believe they will finish the regular season winning seven of their last 9 games. I also believe that Georgia State will finish with the best record in the conference and will have the best away record against everybody in the Sun Belt Conference.

The Georgia State Panthers started slow, but will end strong with not only a lot of accomplishments within their conference, but will finally get a bowl win for the school. Penny Hart will also win the Sun Belt Player of the Year, making him the second Georgia State football player to win the award within the past three seasons.

RECORD

2010

6-5

2011

3-8

2012

1-10

2013

0-12

2014

1-11

2015

6-7

2016

3-9

2017

6-4* *- two games remaining

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES FROM 2017 • • • • • •

Taz Bateman v. Penn State - 100 rushing yards (The only 100-yard rusher this season) Defense vs. Charlotte - held Charlote scoreless in 28-0 win for the first shutout in school history Offense vs. Louisiana Monroe logged 670 yards of total offense, a school-FBS record Penny Hart vs. Louisiana Monroe190 yards, 3 tds, tied a program record with 11 receptions Conner Manning vs. Louisiana Monroe- 26 of 35 passing, careerhigh 446 yards, 4 tds Marterious Allen vs. Louisiana Monroe- 3 sacks, 5 tackles, fumble recovery

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Men’s 2-1 over break, Women’s finish 1-2 Men’s basketball moves to 4-2 and women’s now 1-4 TAJ STRICKLAND Staff Reporter

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Although only a year with the Georgia State basketball team, Willie Clayton earned multiple achievements, including scoring more than 1,000 points in his total career.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY WILLIE CLAYTON

Willie Clayton splashes overseas Clayton dominates first year as a professional in Turkey D’MITRI CHIN

Associate Sports Editor

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hile only playing one year in a Georgia State Panther’s uniform, former basketball player Willie Clayton was determined to make the most out of his opportunities during his time with the program. While many may be unaware, Clayton is now establishing a name for himself playing professional basketball overseas for Cyprus Girne basketball in the EuroLeague.

“I’m playing professionally in Turkey right now; it’s the second league, and I’m really enjoying my time here,” Clayton said.

Clayton is 6,097 miles away from Atlanta, Georgia, so he has had to adjust to many things, including a six-hour time change. Surprisingly, however, Clayton has not been affected by a culture shock of any sort.

“I really haven’t been shocked so much, because I have always traveled overseas and stayed in different countries,” Clayton said. “I would say the food has to be the biggest culture shock to me living overseas. I’m used to getting up and eating a good southern soul food meal from my mother, and that’s not happening.”

Clayton also recalled asking his Turkish teammate one morning why everyone was somewhat taciturn while eating their meals— breakfast in particular.

“He stated to me that people don’t usually talk that much in the morning over here. So I’m sure Panther family, you guys know I love to talk, so that was very different for me,” Clayton said while laughing at the fact some may consider him to be long-winded.

The game of basketball is also played differently in Turkey as opposed to in the U.S. Clayton explained that there are many traits a successful basketball player must possess while playing in the EuroLeague. Clayton undoubtedly inherited

those traits because this past season, he averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds a game.

“The game overseas is very fundamental. You actually have to know how to play basketball when you come overseas,” Clayton said. “It’s not so much flashy style basketball as it is in America.

In America, you can survive on any team solely off of your athleticism. Overseas is a little different; you really have to think the game out when you’re playing overseas.”

During his lone year at Georgia State, Clayton said that he learned one key thing from head coach Ron Hunter which has helped him in being successful during his early career overseas.

“I just have to be me at all times! Don’t do things out of my character! And that’s how I have dominated overseas by always staying true to myself!” Clayton said.

At Georgia State, Clayton stayed true to himself both on and off the court, and it allowed him to develop a committed fan base that wanted to see him prosper. According to Clayton, the results have been the same in Turkey.

“The fans enjoy watching me play. The type of energy I bring to the game draws a lot of fans to me,” Clayton said as to how he has developed a relationship with Turkish fans. “They love the way I bring passion and commitment to the floor every night! I just enjoy having fans who come and support my teammates and me. It’s a good relief to know you have people behind you yelling and screaming for your success on the court!”

As for his coaches and teammates, Clayton receives that same level of support.

“I would say my teammates enjoy playing with me, because I understand their rules of the game.

A lot of Americans don’t understand FIBA rules, so when they come over here, they struggle,” Clayton said. “My coach [Ahmet Gruel] that I have in Turkey right now is great. He knows the game of basketball, and I think what made me and him get along so well is the fact that he is a player’s coach.”

Clayton is undoubtedly finding success with

Willie Clayton’s stats as a Panther SENIOR

6.1

point average per game

7.2

rebounds per game

237

total rebounds

1,000

plus career points

900

plus career rebounds

1,000TH

point of career scored on Feb. 13 against Coastal Carolina

his new team in Turkey, and he credits a higher power for providing him with many opportunities to further his career as a professional basketball player.

“I’m just enjoying my life right now with playing professionally. I have no complaints or worries. I’m just trying to leave a good mark on my career, so I can show my future kids what their dad did in his life,” Clayton said, as to what the future holds for him. “I’m a man of faith, so I want to thank God first for allowing me to grow into the man I am today.”

As for Panther fans, Clayton said, “I want to thank all of the Georgia State basketball fans who supported me throughout my time as a panther!

G...S...U!”

hile students were enjoying their time off from their classes, Panthers’ basketball was putting in work at home and on the road.

Georgia State’s men’s basketball would finish off their Las Vegas road trip during this break and would go 1-1 to close it out.

Their first game during the break was against Eastern Washington, which resulted in a 68-50 win for the Panthers.

Devin Mitchell made the strongest case for player of the game, who would make a careerhigh, seven 3-pointers out of eight attempts. He also led all scorers with 23 points.

Next, the Panthers faced Prairie View A&M, who the Panthers would fall short to 71-56. The leading scorer for the Panthers was Malik Benlevi, who finished the game with 17 points.

The Panthers would return home to give Tulane their first loss of their season with a 70-59 victory.

This would be a special win for the panthers’ as both, Malik Benlevi and Jeff Session recorded double-doubles. Their next game will be against Alabama A&M at the T.M Elmore Gym in Normal, Alabama this Wednesday.

Georgia State women’s basketball would be a different story as they start the break with a loss to the school down the street, Georgia Tech, 75-51.

Kierra Henry led Georgia State with 17 points.

They would soon pick it up as they would grab their first win of the season in a 21-point comeback against..

This game was the first of the GSU Thanksgiving Classic and the Panthers would win 6156. Madison Newby and K.K. Williams’ 15 points apiece were Georgia State’s game highs.

The next game would be another turn of events as the Panthers loss to Western Kentucky 74-63 in their second and final game of the GSU Thanksgiving Classic. The 1-4 Panthers’ next game is on the road against Kennesaw State this Thursday at 8 p.m.

SPORTS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017

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Women’s basketball’s newest coaches

panther of the week

Q&A with Young and Griffin: Both bring tons of experience CHRISTIAN CRITTENDEN Staff Reporter

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ver the summer, the Georgia State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to the staff, Tron Griffin and Jasmine Young. Griffin is a former college football player turned basketball coach. Young played for head coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener at East Carolina, and afterward, she went on to play professionally overseas.

PHOTO BY GEORGIA STATE ATHLETICS

Kierra Henry

TRON GRIFFIN

So, you played football in college. How did you go from being a football player to being a basketball coach?

Griffin: Basketball was always my first love.

I kind of played football just to get tough since I was a big guy, and then, of course, the love for basketball and being able to help young ladies on the court through the game of basketball took over and has become my passion because I have a 7 and 8-year-old daughter. I enjoy coming out here with the ladies and being that role model and that figure for them.

How do you think your experiences at some of the other schools that you’ve been at will help you here, at a much bigger school?

Griffin: The biggest thing at any level is that when you win and you have some success, you tend to walk away with some skills that can help you at any level go. Winning championships whether it’s at Division I, Division II, or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics winning championships are come hard to come by.

What do you enjoy more: being a football player or a basketball coach?

Griffin: I did enjoy playing college football.

I had an opportunity to win a championship playing college football, but definitely my most

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Newest additions to the women’s basketball staff, Tron Griffin and Jasmine Young, bring different aspects and ideas to the team.

joy has been being a basketball coach.

JASMINE YOUNG

You played for Coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener before. How do you think your experiences as a player will help you as a coach?

Young: I think that it’ll help me tremendously because I already know her system and a lot of the sets that she wants to run and what she’s expecting—especially from the guard position.

I’m already one step ahead knowing what she’s expecting from her player.

How was your experience overseas, and what was it like living in a foreign country away from home?

Young: It definitely took some adjustments, but everywhere that I went, it was just adapting to the

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culture. That was the main thing, but when you have Skype and FaceTime, it doesn’t seem like you are that far away from home. There are Americans on your team that you get along with and kind of help you with having a sense of being home. I was just there to play ball.

What was more enjoyable for you: playing college basketball or playing professionally?

Young: College basketball. There’s nothing like college basketball. I tell my players and upcoming players to enjoy your college experience. When you get out, playing professionally, it’s work just like anything else. So, I’m was grateful for the opportunity to play professionally and do something that I love, but it’s nothing like the college experience.

Jada Lewis on impact of former coach Kirk Pointer has a lasting effect on women’s basketball star JERELL RUSHIN Sports Editor

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erriam-Webster defines a coach as ‘one who instructs players in the fundamentals of a sport and directs team strategy’. Kirk Pointer was not only an instructor and director, but an influencer, role model and family member to Jada Lewis of the women’s basketball team.

“He was an uncle figure to me; him and my dad were best friends, so we were always together,” Lewis said.

Pointer, the founder of Nike Team Elite EYBL, passed away at the age of 43 on Nov. 5 from sudden cardiac arrest. Team Elite, an AAU team, competes in the Early Youth Basketball League.

They were the No. 1 team in the nation until Lewis’ final AAU year and the No. 1 team in the state of Georgia every year with Lewis.

“He was a good coach because he demanded us to be great. We couldn’t even be on the team if we only wanted to be average,” Lewis said.

Pointer demanded greatness on the court and worked hard so his girls could achieve greatness after they finished their AAU careers.

“He put everyone on our team in position to be recruited by colleges, but he made us be the ones to work for it,” Lewis said. “A lot of times AAU coaches can get a kid recruited just by making a phone call and being close with them, but he got the coaches to our games, and he put us in position to perform well as a team. He always told us if we did our part, each of us would be seen, and that’s exactly what happened.”

Lewis was the No. 1 recruit in Georgia and 38th in the nation of class of 2016. She compiled numerous offers, ultimately choosing Georgia State.

Phyllis Arthur, Lewis’ head coach at McEachern High School trusted her star guard would be ready for basketball season in the fall.

“There was never any nervousness when Jada would be with Coach Kirk during the AAU season. Absolutely, I knew she was in great hands,” Arthur said.

The passion Pointer lived with was different from most of the coaches she encountered.

In turn, his uniqueness made players push themselves for him.

“He was special because you can feel his love, and you knew he cared about you every time you stepped on the floor, so it made us want to play for him that much more,” Lewis said.

Although she’s only a sophomore at Georgia

State, Lewis is already a part of Panther history.

In March, she was named to the Third Team All-Conference in the Sun Belt as the 2016-2017 Freshman of the Year.

Pointer receives Lewis’ credit for the development of her basketball IQ, knowing which side of the floor to cut to when a teammate drives her way, how to attack the defense and making the correct decisions.

Those mental nuggets led her to play the eighth most minutes out of all Sun Belt players as an 18-year-old freshman. During Lewis’ first rodeo with Georgia State, Pointer made sure he kept in contact with Lewis.

“He called me to congratulate me on my accomplishments, and he spoke with my dad almost every day. So, whether it was just a ‘hey’ through their conversation, we were always communicating in some way,” Lewis said.

Lewis was not a stranger either. She returned to a few Team Elite practices after last season concluded to see coach Pointer.

Pointer’s Twitter account was littered with posts campaigning for his players in hopes of universities coming across them.

Today, the Nike Team Elite’s Twitter account features condolences, appreciation and love for Pointer by all of his players.

5’9” guard, Kierra Henry was as consistent as it gets during each of the Georgia State’s last three games.

Henry’s career-high 17 points against Georgia Tech was also a game-high. In addition to her high scoring, she held a team-high four steals and shared a team-high with four assists. She dropped in a few fast break layups en route to 13 points during Georgia State’s 61-56 win over VCU. Henry put up 15 points during Western Kentucky’s 74-63 comeback win on Sunday. She is averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.6 steals during her break out season.

SPORTS BRIEFS football — Lost to Appalachian State 31-10.

— Fall out of Sun Belt Conference Championship picture.

— Offense was outgained 323-292 by Appalachian State’s rushing attack alone in Sun Belt.

MEN’S BASKETBALL — Lost 71-56 in the MGM Grand Main Event Middleweight Bracket Championship to Prairie View A&M. — Finished the MGM Grand Main Event 2-2.

— Dealt Tulane their first lost of year in 70-59 win.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL — Lost 71-57 to Georgia Tech Tuesday morning.

— Went 1-1 in Georgia State Thanksgiving Classic.

— Used a 21 point comeback against VCU to win 61-56 in first game.

— Blew lead in 74-63 loss to Western Kentucky.

SPORTS CALENDAR

STANDINGS

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL

NOV. 29

DEC. 12

MEN'S basketball ALABAMA A&M

Huntsville, Alabama

POINT

Atlanta, Georgia

DEC. 15

woMEN'S basketball

woMEN'S basketball

Kennesaw, Georgia

7 P.M.

2 P.M.

JACKSONVILLE STATE

7 P.M.

DEC. 9 MONTANA

2 P.M.

1 P.M.

DEC. 20 Amherst, Massachusetts

7 P.M.

FOOTBALL DEC. 2

woMEN'S basketball NORTH GREENVILLE

Atlanta, Georgia

UMASS

DEC. 10 Atlanta, Georgia

7 P.M.

MEN'S basketball

MEN'S basketball Atlanta, Georgia

DAYTON

Dayton, Ohio

woMEN'S basketball

MEN'S basketball LIBERTY

7 P.M.

DEC. 19

DEC. 4 Atlanta, Georgia

Conference Overall streak

TROY

6-1

9-2

W5

ARKANSAS STATE

6-1

7-3

W2

APPALACHIAN STATE

6-1

7-4

W2

GEORGIA STATE

5-2

6-4

L1

LOUISIANA

4-3

5-6

L1

LOUISIANA-MONROE

4-4

4-7

L2

NEW MEXICO STATE

3-4

5-6

W1

SOUTH ALABAMA

3-4

4-7

L1

IDAHO

2-5

3-8

L3

GEORGIA SOUTHERN

2-5

2-9

W2

COASTAL CAROLINA

1-6

2-9

W1

TEXAS STATE

1-7

2-10

L4

MEN'S basketball

woMEN'S basketball Atlanta, Georgia

FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Atlanta, Georgia

7 P.M.

DEC. 16

DEC. 3 ALLEN

school

MEN'S basketball 7 P.M.

NOV. 30 KENNESAW STATE

SUN BELT FOOTBALL

2 P.M.

IDAHO

Atlanta, Georgia

2 P.M.

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