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STATE Despite a $49 million decline in state funding, President Mark Becker sees promise in record-breaking graduation numbers and unprecedented financial support. NEWS | page 3
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Local
Longtime Atlanta Brave Chipper Jones’ last game was overshadowed by a controversial call. Last Friday an infield fly call in the seventh inning caused Braves fans to litter Turner Field with beer cans and foam tomahawks. The St. Louis Cardinals advance in the post season after the first time winner-take-all wildcard matchup. An abortion dispute is causing Atlanta area Catholics to stop support for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Komen officials have been authorizing grants to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings for women. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta disapproves the financial support because the woman’s health clinic also provides abortions. Parents whose children attend North Atlanta High School were concerned after the principal and his entire staff were reassigned and escorted off of school property last Friday. Principal Mark Mygrant was already slated to retire before the incident occurred.
time high last week. Last Saturday’s average per gallon of unleaded fuel of $4.6140 beat out the state’s previous record set in 2008. At the time of AAA’s report last weekend the national average was $3.81 a gallon. A Florida man impersonated a police officer in an attempt to get free fast food. Authorities said Joseph Pineda went to a McDonald’s drive-thru claiming he didn’t have his wallet because he left a sting operation and showed a firearm and a fake badge. Employees called the real police and Pineda was arrested.
World
Venezuelans’ vote for president might prove difficult for Hugo Chavez. Chavez, who has been the country’s leader for 14 years, faces off against Henrique Caprilles for the job of leading the country. Caprilles’ platform is stopping climbing murder rates, power outages and food shortages.
National
In a new deal with the U.S., South Korea has extended its missile range up to 497 miles. Now South Korea’s range now includes all of North Korea and a small portion of China. Unmanned drones may also carry more weight under the new ordnance.
AAA reports that California gas prices reached an all
A Vatican court sentenced Pope Benedict XVI’s butler, Paolo Gabriele, to 18 months in prison. Gabriele, who worked for the pope for six years, released letters and other personal effects to the media in an attempt to expose corruption within the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
A meningitis outbreak that began last week is being attributed to steroid shots. More than 60 people in nine states have acquired the rare fungal meningitis strain. Federal health officials said seven deaths have occurred and possibly thousands could have been exposed.
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Piedmont North Officers arrested a student for alcohol possession under 21 years old. An officer observed an individual stumbling while walking; initiating a health and safety inspection that confirmed the individual was underage and intoxicated. The student was arrested, processed and released on a Copy of Charges.
October 4
Piedmont Ave NE Officers arrested a student for alcohol possession under 21 years old. An officer observed the individual sleeping in her vehicle. He conducted a health and safety inspection and noticed a strong odor of alcohol. After investigating it was confirmed the individual was underage and intoxicated. The student was arrested, processed and later released.
Education Building
A report was filed for suspicious behavior. A staff member notified a police officer about a suspicious male. Officers made contact and found the person to be demented. He was transported to Grady Hospital.
October 3 University Commons
Officers arrested a non-GSU student for criminal trespassing. An officer observed a male loitering. A criminal history check was conducted, which yielded a positive prior notice. The individual was arrested, processed and transported to Fulton County Jail.
University Commons
A report was filed for criminal trespass warning. Two non-GSU individuals were loitering. Officers conducted a criminal history check, which yielded negative results. The individuals were escorted off the property with no further incident.
Peachtree St.
A report was filed for aggressive panhandling. A staff member reported she was walking near five Points and an unknown male aggressively asked her for money. The individual made an unwanted attempt to hug her. She stated she delayed reporting the incident because the person did not hurt her but after thinking about it she wanted to make a report
Edgewood Ave.
A report was filed for attempted theft. A student stated an unknown male asked to use her cell phone. The male made an unsuccessful attempt to snatch the phone.
October 2
University Commons Officers arrested a student for Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. An officer responded to an odor of marijuana. The officer noticed the drugs in plain view and the individual was arrested, processed and released on a copy of charges.
Student Center
A report was filed for suspicious activity/behavior. A student reported seeing a suspicious male. Officers investigated and the person was found to be a student.
Student Recreation Center
A report was filed for theft. A student stated he left his unattended book bag on the floor while he played basketball. When he returned at he noticed his iPhone had been stolen from the bag.
September 29
University Commons Officers arrested two students for alcoholic possession under 21 years old. Officers responded to underage students drinking alcohol. It was confirmed the individuals were underage. The individual were arrested, processed and released.
The Dean of Students Office and the Student Government Association brings to you:
THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE FORUM Come and voice your opinion on environmental issues and sustainability possibilities here at GSU. Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Black
DATE: Wednesday October 10, 2012 TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: CLASSROOM SOUTH ROOM 100 *FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!*
NEWS
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As Georgia State continues to expand its skyline and research possibilities, budget cuts and pay freezes cast a shadow on its upcoming centennial.
“Those savings cannot be at the expense of the quality of education that we deliver…”
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In his fourth year as president of university, Mark Becker has witnessed some great landmarks in Georgia State’s history. While educational programs have topped national lists and graduation numbers are at an all-time high, Becker faces economic challenges unseen by his predecessors. In his State of the University address last week, Becker looked at achievements made by Georgia State and explained plans to keep the university from being unraveled by economic hardship.
Budget cuts State support for the university has declined by $49 million in four years. This is the trickledown effect of $1.6 billion in Georgia budget cuts due to the recession. “The economic forces driving down state revenues are beyond our control, but managing Georgia State University’s budget is not,” Becker said. Philanthropic support and research funding continue to rise. Becker also said “we have been successful in securing targeted increases in state funding for specific initiatives.” Although there has been a decline in state funding, there has been an increase in funding from the Board of Regents. “Specifically, for the current fiscal year we received a $9 million budget increase from the Board of Regents and state fund to support implementation of portions of our strategic plan,” Becker said. This money cannot be used as general funds or reallocated to make up for cuts in state funding. It was approved to support specific projects, like the purchase of the Atlanta Life Building. The vice presidents and deans are looking at ways to trim spending to help alleviate the strain of budget cuts. “Those savings cannot be at the expense of the quality of education that we deliver…” Becker said. Becker also addressed a pay freeze for faculty and staff that has been in effect since he became president in Jan. 2009. He expressed gratitude for faculty and staff’s hard work while receiving “stagnate” pay. He said Chancellor Huckaby and, most likely, Governor Deal would support a pay increase for faculty and staff, but, “I am not optimistic that we will see such a program enacted in the coming legislative session.”
The state of Georgia State PATRICK DUFFY | THE SIGNAL President Mark Becker thanked faculty and staff for hard work during a pay freeze.
Student diversity and growth
As Georgia State’s enrollment numbers continue to rise, so does the number of students leaving the university with degrees. Last year, 7,365 degrees were awarded to students, higher than any previous year. “Just as impressive, students from all ethnic and racial backgrounds succeed at Georgia State at nearly equal rates, and the same is true of students of all economic backgrounds,” President Becker said. Georgia State now surpasses Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia in degrees given to minority students. After a 17 percent increase, the university is the non-profit leader in conferring undergraduate degrees to African American, according to Becker. He also said Georgia State is in the top 50 in the nation for giving degrees to Asian Americans. The president cited an Education Trust study,
saying Georgia State ranked number one in the nation among public universities that award degrees to Hispanic American students relative to other “student populations” and second for Hispanic graduation improvement rates. Later, when President Becker was asked his thoughts on the Dream Act, he said, “I’m not going to comment on national policy; my job is to take care of Georgia State University.” Graduation rates university-wide are up—this year they stand at 51 percent. Becker said he wants to see a rate of more than 60 percent in the coming years.
New programs for students A new advising system is currently in place this fall that will track a student’s progress during their academic career. The program, which is only being used in three universities in the nation, tracks student progress compared to historical data.
“This system uses historical retention and graduation data from Georgia State to notify advisers at the moment the student goes off track, not three or four semesters later when the student is in a significantly worse position,” Becker said. The new University and Advisement Center will be housed in 25 Park Place, (SunTrust Tower), at the end of the fall. Advisement and academic counseling for all students will be consolidated into this one center. “Another area where we are making important strides in how we will meet the unique needs of the military personnel coming to GSU after serving our nation in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world,” Becker said. The Military Resource Center will be available for “military learners” that have special needs from other students. United States Marine Corps Sergeant Sion New, a Political Science major, was “instrumental” in the development of the program.
Scholarships for students “The Georgia State University Foundation has played a major role in stimulating a real and tangible increase in scholarship funds,” Becker said. Last year the Goizueta Foundation gave $5 million for Georgia State’s Latino Leadership Pipeline. Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has given the university $1.3 million dollars to award to first-generation students and study abroad programs. Becker also mentioned two $500,000 “gifts” from currently undisclosed sources. Georgia State’s Keep Hope Alive program was also mentioned. The Georgia State University Foundation supports this scholarship that provides financial support for students that lose the HOPE scholarship because their grades slip. In all, the President said money for institutional awards given to students has increased more than 147 percent.
Research Over the past year Georgia State has received $66.5 million in sponsored research money. This is an all-time high for the university. Becker also said 62 percent of research is now federally funded. “GSU’s federal sponsored research award level [is] a particularly important barometer of our research success,” Becker said. ‘Speech’ continued on page 6
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During Last Wednesday’s speech President Becker also discussed the university’s centennial celebration.
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debate series Healthcare: “It doesn’t mean a government takeover ... but it does say insurance companies can’t jerk you around.”
Employment:
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The economy
President Obama’s proposal to jumpstart the economy includes investing in education, new energy sources, adjusting the tax code and reducing the national deficit. Obama asked, “Are we going to double-down on the top-down economic policies that helped get us into this mess? Or do we embrace a new economic patriotism that says, America does best when the middle-class does best?” Governor Romney’s economic focus was on energy independence, opening trade, education and job training, balancing the budget and promoting small business. “[I’ll] get us energy independent, North America energy independent, that creates about 4 million jobs,” Romney said. By the end of the debate, Romney said his policies would create 12 million jobs. Obama outlined plans to hire one hundred thousand more math and science teachers, add spaces to community colleges around the country and keep tuition low for students. On taxes, Obama said, “I want to provide tax breaks for companies that are investing here in the United States.” Romney responded with a tax plan that would lower the burden on companies and individuals, but would limit deductions and exemptions as well.
Healthcare:
The deficit
Romney said of the national deficit, “It’s not moral for my generation to keep spending massively more than we take in knowing those burdens are going to be passed to the next generation.” Romney’s solution to the deficit problem is lower government spending and grow the economy. His plan includes eliminating subsides and programs, reducing the number of government employees by consolidating departments, and cutting tax revenue altogether. “The revenue I get is by more people working, getting higher pay and paying taxes,” Romney said. Obama proposed a four trillion dollar deficit reduction plan and revenue increase. “$2.50 for every cut, we ask for $1 in additional revenue paid for by asking those who have done very well in this country, to contribute a little bit more to reduce the deficit,” Obama explained.
Entitlements
Obama opened the entitlement portion of last Wednesday’s debate by illustrating how $716 billion was trimmed from Medicare’s budget by stopping cases of overpaying insurance companies and providers. The savings from Medicare were al-
located to preventative care and reducing prescription drug costs for seniors, according to Obama. Romney said, “I want to take that $716 billion you’ve cut and put it back into Medicare.” Romney added that he did not favor changing Medicare for current users, but would let future users choose between private and traditional government plans.
Role of government
Romney cited his business experience to support regulations, but said the government’s role should be limited. “In some places, regulation has become excessive,” Romney said. On the contrary, Obama said, “The reason we have been in such an enormous economic crisis was prompted by reckless behavior across the board.”
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ct. 3 marked the first of three presidential debates, and one vice presidential debate, all to be held this month to give voters a chance to learn more about each candidate’s solution for a slow economy, rising healthcare costs and other problems facing Americans. Half of last Wednesday’s debate focused on the economy, with moderator Jim Lehrer asking candidates about jobs, the federal deficit, taxes and entitlements. Candidates also debated healthcare, governing and the role of government during the 90-minute event.
Spotlight released the names of the nominees for the Homecoming Court on Thursday. They included the names of the nominees for king, queen, prince and princess. For the full list of the nominees see their twitter account, @GSUSpotlight. Georgia’s Own Credit Union sponsored a $10,000 cash drop at last Saturday’s football game. 400 students were chosen to enter the field during half time and attempt to catch cash vouchers which they could redeem at any Georgia’s Own Credit Union bank. Georgia State will not be sponsoring a Homecoming concert this fall. There will be a concert Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Kenessaw State University Convocation Center that students can attend instead. See Spotlight’s website for more information. Jane Goodall spoke at Georgia State this past Monday at the Student Center Ballroom and held a book signing afterward. You can also see her Animal Planet Special “Janes Journey” Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m.
News Editor
A look at Georgia State’s trend data of cheating for the fiscal year showed a decrease in reported cases. Contrary to September’s report by The Signal, the complete fiscal year data shows a decrease by 67 reported cases. According to the Dean of Students, Georgia State compiles academic dishonesty data by fiscal year because paper work and an appeal process make it difficult to track reports by academic or calendar year. Professors are also not required to report a student cheating to the university. Teachers have the option to discipline a student within the classroom either by failing them or making them re-do the as-
signment. Another challenge with tracking data is because the college that the course a student is caught cheating in is responsible for the report, not the college the student is in for their major. Other state universities track academic dishonesty differently. The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech have their reports available by semester, while Kennesaw State’s records are by school year. Not all of the academic honesty data was available for every school, but the chart shown to the right shows an approximation of how Georgia State is doing compared to other top University System of Georgia schools. Georgia State’s numbers are represented by fiscal year, while KSU’s data is by academic year.
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n the 22nd anniversary of Germany’s reunification, Harald Leibrecht answered the question “Is the Transatlantic Partnership Still Relevant?” with a firm “yes” in his public lecture during Georgia State’s Think Transatlantic Week. In his lecture, the German parliamentarian and coordinator for transatlantic cooperation for the German government stressed the current ties between Europe and the United States, as well as future prospects for the transatlantic relationship. Leibrecht asserted that the United States and Germany are still connected very literally. He said around 50,000 American soldiers are still stationed in Germany, while hundreds of thousands
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of Americans work for German companies. And, according to Leibrecht, 50 million Americans claim German heritage. Leibrecht discussed what he termed “the main pillars” of the relationship between Europe and the United States, which included economic exchange, political partnership and research and education in civil society. He said the challenges raised by these pillars could bring the European Union and the United States even closer.
ECONOMY
Despite the global recession, Leibrecht said that the United States and Europe are each other’s most important markets. But in addressing the debt crises on each side of the Atlantic, Leibrecht explained that Germany opposes a loose monetary policy on both sides of the Atlantic and that Germany cannot
solve the European Union’s problems on its own. Asia and the region’s growing economic power also plays a role in transatlantic dialogue, Leibrecht said, as both the United States and Germany have interests in peace and security in Asia.
POLITICS
Leibrecht paralleled Europe’s struggle towards a United States of Europe to the changing society in the United States of America. While European officials strive to find the best way to unify politically, many Europeans are concerned over the deep divide between the right and left in the United States. But regardless of who will become the next President of the United States, Leibrecht was confident that Europe is ready to live up to their increasing expectations.
A National Science Foundation grant will help Goesciences faculty member Larry Kiage investigate how climate changes shaped and affected African cultures years ago. The project is being funded by a $30,000 grant. Depending on the results of the study, NSF may ask Kiage to investigate further. The “Latino Influences on American Cultures” art exhibit will be on display at Georgia State until Oct 12 in the Student Center Gallery Art Lounge. The work from Georgia State students and artists form the community is meant to celebrate the numerous ways Latino culture has integrated itself into the American art scene.
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Georgia State will receive $2,861,348.71 in attorney’s fees and $85,746.39 in costs from publishers who sued it for copyright infringement. Although the publishers had already decided to appeal, their request for a delay on ruling for court costs was denied by judge Evans.
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The Atlanta Asian Film Festival will be screening films from a variety of Asian countries at the Cinefest from Friday, Oct. 5 to Saturday Oct. 20 to provide a cultural bridge between the Asian and non-Asian communities.
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EDUCATION
A challenge Leibrecht said was close to his heart, academic exchange and education, also brings hope to the future of United States-German relations. “Last year, 9,500 students from Germany studied in United States and 8,500 students came to German universities. Nearly 50 students from Germany are at your university here, and 25 students from Georgia State University study in Germany.” Leibrecht said that in order for a solid partnership to exist between different cultures, there must be “people who are committed, interested and motivated in advocating this partnership.” Calling for a promotion of German as a foreign language in U.S. high schools, Leibrecht explained that learning a language is the best way to incite interest in other countries—an interest that he thinks has dwindled in the United States over the decades. Contrasting the postwar generation with the young American politicians of today, Leibrecht said: “We have to invest in the young generation and convince them that the transatlantic relationship is still important.”
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ANNA NORRIS | THE SIGNAL Harald Leibrecht explains to students the benefits of a secure relationship with Germany.
“What Europe and the United States both need now is visionary and determined leadership for a joint project that will boost growth on both sides of the Atlantic,” Leibrecht said. He suggested an “establishment of a true transatlantic marketplace,” including trade agreements between several countries, cooperative workforce training between the United States and Germany, and a strong focus on affordable and sustainable energy. “The transatlantic relationship is relevant and will remain relevant in the future. Even more, our strong partnership is indispensible. The United States needs a strong Europe, and we need a strong United States. Only together—and in close cooperation with other powers—can we solve the challenges of a globalized world.”
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06 “Speech” continued from page three Becker mentioned two $10 million grants given to the College of Education. The U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences gave one to a center for literacy and deafness to improve readership for deaf children. Georgia State professors Amy Lederberg and Susan Easterbrooks lead this project. The other program, a center for the study of adult literacy rates, will examine factors contributing to illiteracy in adults and develop a new system for gauging adult literacy. Led by Professor Daphne Greenberg, this project was given $10 million by the U.S. Department of Education. President Becker also said Georgia State’s Petit Science Center is already full. “Dr. Jim Weyhenmeyer and the office for Research and Economic Development are building increased capacity to better support GSU’s research enterprise as it grows to increased capacity to the level where we will be in the league of major research universities,” Becker said. Becker mentioned the expansion of the Science Center, but did not identify other potential areas for the expansion of research facilities. Georgia State technologies are also being licensed to “GSU-based start-ups or industry partners.” Becker said professors George Pierce and Sid Crow have research that could potentially decrease the ripening of fruits and vegetables to increase shelf life. Becker said this technology is being “optioned to a major biotechnology company” whose
name is not confirmed at this time.
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SGA members voice concern after $5,000 Homecoming contribution
Facilities and expansion
Along with the woes of a full Science Center, Becker mentioned a shortage of teaching laboratories, limiting the number of lab science courses available for students. “That in turn is having a negative impact on student progress and time to degree.” Becker said he has asked the Board of Regents for help in the expansion of the science center and more teaching labs pace. Georgia State’s move into 25 Park Place continues to be a slow progression. “The transition will not be rapid because of technical issues arising from the fact that the [Georgia State University] Foundation, not the university outright, is the legal owner of the facility,” Becker said. The Georgia State University Foundation is a Georgia non-profit organization that secures philanthropically support for Georgia State. In the 2011 fiscal year the Georgia State Foundation raised more than $21 million dollars. The foundation’s total assets as of 2011 were $435.4 million dollars. On the eve of Georgia State’s 100th anniversary, President Becker said now is a time of reflection on the accomplishments along the university’s long journey. “Ours is a university that is accelerating its momentum even as economic turmoil continues to present us with fiscal challenges.”
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s Homecoming week approaches, concerns within Student Government Association about financial expenses and sponsorship were mentioned at last week’s full senate meeting. Spotlight, the major programming organization at Georgia State, was assigned an annual budget of $500,000 for programming throughout the year, while SGA’s annual budget varies around a total of $100,000. “We’re not doing the traditional homecoming tailgate this year,” said Vice President of Public Relations Danielle Kleinman. A gameday event is usually the only program the SGA hosts throughout the year; however, SGA discovered recently that their gameday event was denied. “We don’t do programming,” said College of Law Senator James Dutton. “Except for one program and that is Homecoming.” At a recent SGA meeting, on behalf of Spotlight, representative Ben Williams proposed for a collaborate with Spotlight and to join a cosponsorship for Homecoming events.
The SGA was asked to contribute $5,000 for the week’s events. Concern was seen on several SGA senators’ faces because of the assigned annual budget for programming that Spotlight was given. “When a group with a $500,000 programming budget comes to us, and asks for us to sponsor one of their events, I get a little confused,” Dutton said. Spotlight established a cosponsorship including the Student Alumni Association (SAA), the LEAD Team, and SGA. “The other sponsors of Homecoming are not contributing financially,” said Kleinman. “But [they] are contributing man power and activities.” Senators demanded reasons for this “unfair” proposal. “SAA is specifically in charge of separate interactive games,” said Kleinman. According to Executive Vice President Taylor Briggs, the LEAD Team recently suffered dramatic budget cuts due to the organization moving to another division. The Athletics Department will not be contributing to Homecoming programming because the department had “already pulled out all of their expenses for Panther Nation,” said Kleinman. “They will not be providing any services or funds.” SGA promotion is welcome at any of the Homecoming events to “some capacity,” said Kleinman.
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OPINIONS Editorial
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t his State of the University speech last Wednesday, President Mark Becker shoveled out the praise for the apparently “excellent” progress across “all aspects” of the university’s mission. Our benevolent leader lauded numerous accolades the university has received for raising graduation rates among minorities, providing new services for veteran students and new student advisory reform. The average student would think that all is well at Georgia State University. Nested among the back-patting and sycophantic praise about the university’s new property acquisitions and improved programs, President Becker managed to gloss over and sugar coat some of the most immediately pressing issues that students are facing here at the university. Although Becker did not deny the financial troubles facing the University, he did somehow manage to shoehorn in praise for the University while teachers face frozen salaries, and we spend beyond our means. Becker mentioned that he is “not optimistic” about teachers receiving a pay raise. Although some of our scientific research facilities are making great strides in attracting funding for their projects, the opposite is happening to our State-level funding apparently at no fault of the university. Blame the economy. While the University continues to lose funding from the State level, our spending does not seem to reflect a school that should be looking to be more fiscally conservative. The university continues to enter into deals for downtown property to expand our campus, while students must increasingly come out of pocket to attend classes. That’s right, going to school may cost you more money next semester. Becker’s attempt to dodge criticism from the student body about the increased cost of attendance is that he will “not request any new student fees or fee changes for the upcoming year.” What he will do is request a tuition increase from the Board of Regents. You may have forgotten this Becker, but to a poor student, a dollar is a dollar is a dollar, no matter where the money is going. At the end of the day, Georgia State is making great strides to expand as a university. The problem is that when the students listen to the President give an address on the state of the university, we need to hear more than just praise for the university’s accomplishments. The only time Becker directly addressed the university’s direct shortcomings was about the lack of facilities in the Petit Science Center. Most other shortcomings seemed to have the blame delegated to the weak economy. When the students listen to the leader of the university, it is important to honestly and directly address the problems facing the university and not use the platform as an opportunity for public relations. Talk to us President Becker, not our financial backers.
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The state of Church & State
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ecently Georgia Representative Rick Crawford representing the 16th district announced that if he is reelected this upcoming November, he would switch his party affiliations from Democrat to Republican. This is a phenomenon that is entirely normal, especially given the history of the Democratic Party here in Georgia. The Democratic Party has a rich history in Georgia, and has controlled a large amount of state and local political offices in the past. Since 2002, however, there has been a shift to the right in Georgia and the Republican Party has been in the Governor’s Mansion ever since. After all, even Sonny Perdue, our first Republican Governor since 1872, was a Democrat before he was inaugurated. Representatives, senators and
I guess we can go ahead and give up on separation of church and state in Georgia.”
other public officials changing their party affiliations is certainly not unheard of, and often the transitions are rooted in political disagreements with the official party platforms. Oftentimes politicians make the switch from Democrat to Republican as their radical idealism of youth fades, and they identify more with the jaded more fiscally responsible platforms offered by the right wing. And that seems perfectly sensible. Disagreements with economic policy are a legitimate reason to split with a political organization of which you are a part. There are other reasons that seem less sensible. Rick Crawford cited many reasons for his schism with the Democratic Party, perhaps a mounting number of reasons, but he cited one issue that pushed him over the edge: the Democratic Party of Georgia’s official endorsement of same-sex marriage.
I guess we can go ahead and give up on separation of church and state in Georgia. Mr. Crawford is a Sunday School teacher as well as a Representative, and I fully endorse his right to have the religious belief that same-sex marriage is wrong. I do not endorse his religious beliefs entering into his political persona. If you are unable to reconcile your political beliefs and your religious ones, you have no place in politics. Not to say that politicians shouldn’t be allowed to be religious, but the office they hold is not a platform to broadcast their personal beliefs. This is not Iran—we are not a religious state, and we do not need priests, clerics, druids, zoroastrians or any other individuals using our political system to support their faith. The legal benefit of marriage for same-sex couples is a civil right. Denying civil rights is not a political platform. It’s just bigotry.
We forgot to feed the vegan
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y fellow burger-bitin’, c h e e s e - c h ompi n’, nugget-poppin’, ice cream-scoopin’ students...we have ourselves a problem! We forgot to feed the vegan! Yes the Vegan! That one friend that makes us feel like we’ve committed capital murder on Nemo or Chicken Little after we’ve stuffed our faces with sushi or a chicken sandwich. Yes, that vegan! But at least we get the chance to stuff our faces! I can’t say the same for the vegan students of GSU. With a diet that excludes any and everything from animals, vegan students are finding it very hard to find food on campus each day. Vegan students like Taylor Pierce only get an hour for lunch and find it “hard to find something within that time and be able to eat it.” It is in my opinion that we provide more food options for Vegan students.
Fall isn’t just for football
So why should you care? Short answer: because Vegans are people too! It’s not our business why someone is vegan and it doesn’t matter how feel about it. No one needs to know why you stuff your face with bacon cheeseburgers or egg sandwiches. GSU EMBRACES diversity! We can see this not only in the diversity of the students but the food we eat. On any given weekday we have our choice of Mexican, Southern, Italian, and Chinese cuisine. But we can’t seem to embrace Vegans?! What’s up with that? Too often I hear “but they have salads!” We’re not talking about rabbits here people! Besides who the heck would eat salads every day? On the GSU panther dining’s menu website I found that we omnivores have more than 100 food options at any given dining hall for dinner. That’s like 1,000 different mix and matches we could make to eat! On those same menus I found that Vegans have roughly 10 food options excluding the salad bar. 10! This is outrageous! Can you imagine having your choice of 10 food options a year? Not to mention the options are merely “side” items such as rice pilaf, celery sticks, and wilted spinach. Who the heck wants wilted spinach?! No actual MEALS here people. But wait! You haven’t heard the worst part! Chicken noodle soup is
on the vegan menu! Chicken! Freakin’ Noodle! Soup! If you can’t see what’s wrong with this picture stop reading my column and move on to the next one. To top things off no vegan breakfast options are offered and barely any lunch options. I had to investigate this insanity closer and after speaking with staff at the Freshman Dining Hall I did find that there’s been a couple exciting things added to the vegan menu including veggie burgers and vegan tenders. While this is nice it is simply not enough. There are thousands of other Vegan dishes that could be whipped up quickly and won’t be costly. Every student has the responsibility to let our school know about this problem. If not solely out of the good ol’ kindness of your heart then do it for that vegan girl you’ve wanted to ask out to eat but couldn’t because she’d be left staring at you stuff your face while she pushes salad around her plate. Do it for that classmate in your group that sits awkwardly playing with his pen while the rest of you guys discuss power points over pepperoni pizza. Feed the vegan! *Note to ALL Vegans: I was informed my Mike Haun, manager of the freshman dining hall, that the grills can be cleaned at the request of the student for veggie burgers and grilled veggies! You can also have your food grilled in foil!
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t’s nearing autumn; you can even feel it outside. The world’s got a bit of a bite, now, hasn’t it? This is when Atlanta turns on. This is when we get the new things, the nice things. I’m a fan of autumn and you should be as well. So let’s find something for you to do on the long march toward finals. You need to go out and do things. Hang out with friends, laugh, drink and maybe get into a fight. 7 stages is running “Dracula the Rock Opera” for one more weekend. It’s fun and gory and the music’s brilliant! Plus it’s written and performed by a host of local talent. The Alliance is running the new Pearl Cleage, “What I learned in Paris”; Ms. Cleage is another Atlanta author, and it promises to be inspiring and hopeful. The Collective Project Inc. opens their new show at the Goat Farm on the 13th. “The Devil Tree” promises to be something you’ve never seen before. It’s produced, performed and written by local people (myself included). Project Flux was this past weekend—did you check it out? Local visual and performing artists overran Castleberry Hills. It’s always a blast. The High begins its new exhibit “Fast Forward” on Oct. 13. It encompasses the past 100 hundred years of modern masters presented to you, Atlantans. So many things are happening; take advantage of the new season. A cursory search on Google will introduce you to all of the events available in the city. So what are you interested in? What do you feel like giving a go? As a Georgia State student you can get discount tickets to so many places. Please look around. The work gets better as more money is brought in. More options start appearing as the audience grows. You really have no excuse—many of these events are cheaper than a movie, and you’re allowed to talk in galleries. We’re two weeks away from the Little 5 Points Halloween parade and that is always nuts! Music, food and drink specials will be up and down Euclid and Moreland. Local haunted houses will open soon as well. See? Isn’t autumn the best? It’s got Halloween. So, go out and do something. You really haven’t got an option now. You have been informed and you can find the means and ability. Atlanta has so much to offer, which so often gets overlooked or forgotten. Plus the traffic to and from these events is so light compared to getting into and out of a stadium. So, happy fall; do something grand before the days get cold.
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KEVIN MALONEY Columnist
“Thanks for reminding about that wild party by putting a bunch of flyers on my windshield.” -Nobody
ave you ever tried to ‘get the word out’ by taking a bunch of scrap paper and handing them out to strangers so that they can throw it away right after you hand it to them? My favorite is when the people passing out flyers are really selective about who they want to hand the flyers to. That must be a nice feeling, being one of the few selected people that get the honor of throwing away a piece of cardboard paper for someone else. One time I was handed a flyer walking down the stairs, as soon as I turn the corner there was another guy handing out flyers, so I tried to hand that guy the flyer from the first guy, and he refused to take it. He actually said, “Nah man, I don’t want that,” then he handed me a flyer. The other people you got to watch out for are the guys with the vests who want you to donate stuff. Over the years I’ve developed a foolproof approach when it comes to dealing with these guys.
1. Make eye contact and smile at them.
You’ll have to fight your instincts on this one. Normally people handle these guys by pretending to talk on the phone or various other ways to pretend like the donation people aren’t there. You can’t really do this all the time, though, because nobody actually thinks you’re that popular.
2. Don’t talk to them… ever.
Once you make eye contact they’ll be super excited to talk you into donating some money. If you keep smiling and remain silent, you can’t donate anything.
3. Never stop walking.
This is the best part. Their mood goes from extremely cheery and upbeat when you first make eye contact, to confused and disappointed when you don’t say anything to them and just keep walking by.
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YOUR VOICE • YOUR OPINIONS The Atlanta City Council has passed a new law that prohibits aggressive panhandling and panhandling within 15 feet of a building entrance or exit. The new ordinance could result in community service or jail time for offenders. Do you think this law will help curtail panhandling downtown, and as a student on campus how often do you encounter aggressive panhandlers?
Brittney Williams
Major: Telecommunications journalism “Yes, I definitely agree that it will help protect our city and campus here in Atlanta. I have been approached by a few panhandlers before and it was an uncomfortable situation. It’s just something that happened. I definitely agree with the law.”
Preston Casto Major: Film
“Yeah I’m approached pretty often, and I think [the ordinance] would have an effect for sure, if they actually did something about it.”
Colleen Kelly
Major: Undecided “I have been approached. Someone threw a cup at me and my friends, and he was pretty mad that we didn’t give him money. I think it would help a little bit, but its kind of hard to enforce that. I think it’s a good idea because something should be done.”
Darrell Green Major: Computer INformation Systems “I’ve never been approached by aggressive panhandlers. If someone comes up to me and asks for something and I don’t have anything, they don’t get aggressive. As far as the law, it’ll help a little bit but wont stop it all. They’re still going to ask regardless of the law.”
Sydney Burnett Major: Biology
“I don’t think it’s going to curtail it because people are desperate, they need to eat and can’t afford to eat....Cracking down on them is not going to stop it, they’re just going to move to places where maybe the police won’t see them as much.”
Jimie Truong
Major: Undeclared “I don’t believe that it might reduce the panhandling, but I’ve never really been aggressively panhandled before. Most panhandlers just ask once and then walk away, they don’t really keep pushing it on me, but with other students I believe they might. I think the law is fair.”
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Approximately 1,129,127 people in the United states have been diagnosed with AIDS since the epidemic began.
Annual AIDS walk and 5K marathon spreads hope Student organizations strive to help change the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS CHATEAUX-CAPRI STOVALL Arts & Living Editor
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ut of sight, out of mind is how America once treated people living with HIV/AIDS. Today, Georgia State is one of many college campuses where organizations are raising awareness and funds for communities affected by the epidemic. On Sun., Oct. 21, AID Atlanta will put on the annual AIDS Walk and 5K Run at Piedmont Park. The Office of Civic Engagement, Softer Touch and the Eta Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority each have teams that will participate in the event. Eboni Wyatt, student assistant with the Office of Civic Engagement, said she always tries to make sure the office has a team to include students who want to volunteer. “I’m really passionate about HIV and AIDS,” said Wyatt, a senior Sociology major. “Just spreading awareness and being an advocate on that end. I’ve kind of just taken [the event] on as my little baby. [The Office of Civic Engagement is] not just focused on homelessness...on environmental issues... or poverty. We’re trying to encompass as many social issues as possible. Especially those big ones that affect Atlanta like HIV and AIDS.” AID Atlanta is the largest HIV/AIDS service organiza-
tion in the Southeast. At last year’s AIDS Walk, the organization raised more than $1 million to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS. It helped prevent new HIV infections with more than 85,000 education program participants in Atlanta, according to aidswalkatlanta.com. “It was amazing,” Wyatt said about last year’s 5K. “It was really cool because that was my first year doing it. Just being around a lot of people that are there for a cause and just passionate about itwhich is really empowering.” Though World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, the AIDS Walk takes place during LGBTQ History month, possibly because it is a community that is largely affected by the disease, Wyatt said. However, students strive to spread the knowlege to others that this community is not the only one affected. “The biggest thing is diversity,” Wyatt said. “You don’t want people to think that this is just an LGBTQ issue or this is just a black issue. It really affects everyone.” Tadzy Hall, Parliamentarian of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, said because the disease is affecting the current college age generation more than it affected their parents or grandparents, it is very important for...
AIDS Walk continued on page 14
A glimpse at the prevalence of HIV
FACT:
AIDS is the number one killer of African American women, age 18-24.
FACT:
40 percent of people newly infected with hiv are young people ages 15-24.
FACT:
women are twice as likely to get infected than men.
Global
34.2 million Infected with hiv (100% of global total) 2.5 million newly infected with hiv
Sub-Saharan Africa
23.5 million (69% of global total) 1.7 million Newly infected
North America
1.4 million (4% of global total) 58,000 Newly Infected source: http://www.kff.org/hivaids/upload/3030-17.pdf ANNA YANG | THE SIGNAL
“You don’t want people to think that this is just an LGBTQ issue or this is just a black issue. It really affects everyone.” -EBONY WYATT, STUDENT ASSISTANT OF OFFICE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
FACT:
1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States of America, with a fifth unaware of their status.
FACT:
According to the cdc, Georgia had the sixth highest case of aids in the united states in 2009.
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Living in the Dorms GSTV’s new show is all about you SAMANTHA REARDON Contributing Reporter
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midst the stacks of DVDs and hundreds of TV channels lies a unique TV station: Georgia State TV, better known as “GSTV.” Viewers can tune into anything from The Panther Report to Captain Planet to SGA Live. You don’t even have to live on campus to enjoy what GSTV has to offer. It streams live online and many of its shows are on YouTube. “Dorms” is the newest, up-and-coming GSTV show, but for some reason no one knows about it—yet. “Dorms” is a comedy about seven new students living and learning in the dorms, trying to make friends but making plenty of mistakes along the way, according to coproducer and co-director Andrew Mixon, a Film and Video major at Georgia State. Samantha Osburn plays bubbly, quirky Mariah on “Dorms.” The Anthropology major said the show has brought her a “new sense of inclusion.” “It’s really fun to just play [on set],” said Mariah. “It’s a great way to collaborate with students on a project, and really be a part of something.” Talking to and living with his roommates inspired Mixon and co-creator Katie Adkins to create a TV show based on those experiences. They wanted to present a show that would strike a chord with students because it would reflect their lives and their new experiences while attending college. The project started in Summer 2011
when Mixon and Adkins were working on “Sophomores,” another GSTV original. The first episode of “Dorms” aired in August 2012. The first season is now four episodes in, and, despite a few setbacks, ideas are already being tossed around for episode five. Osburn said even if you’re not on the set of “Dorms,” you can feel included in the Georgia State community by watching it or by seeing someone you know on screen or in the credits. The show is making a sense of community a reality on campus. Participating in organizations like GSTV can help students make friends, network and get a more fulfilling experience at Georgia State. GSTV airs a handful of new shows, according to General Manager Deranta Avaloy. Among them are “Workin’ Fine” and “Milan” (two original animated features), SGA Live, and Live in the Courtyard. Avaloy is in his second year at the station and explained that it’s doing quite well. “We’ve been nominated for two Atlanta CBI (College Broadcasters, Inc.) awards: best student media website and best TV special broadcast,” Avaloy said. GSTV was nominated for their successful “Hunger Games Mall Tour” feature this past summer. Perhaps with more shows like “Dorms,” GSTV will build even more potential as a station. Catch “Dorms” at 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. all week long on GSTVonline.org, or check out the show’s YouTube channel, DormsGSTV.
ROBIE DUCHATEAU | THE SIGNAL Co-creators, Andrew Mixon and Katie Adkins, work together to write, produce, and shoot the original comedy show, “Dorms.”
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Delta Epsilon Psi slam dunks diabetes CRYSTAL GEORGE Staff Writer
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lam-dunking diabetes” is the phrase Delta Epsilon Psi (Depsi) will be chanting on Nov. 3 at the Who’s Got Game basketball tournament for diabetes research. This multicultural Greek council will be speaking at the event along with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Students have the opportunity to register their own basketball team with a $150 entry fee per team, which guarantees every team three games. In the Georgia State University Recreation Center, there will be a maximum of 16 teams playing where each roster will have a minimum of 5 players, but no more than 10. However, once rosters are submitted, they are not subject for changes. Players receive a Who’s Got Game t-shirt, and refreshments will be available. Keep in mind, GSUGeorgia State students are free into the GSU Recreation with presentation of their panther card. Nonstudents coming to watch the tournament will be
charged $3 at the door. Having a sister diagnosed with diabetes at age three, the organization’s active involvement with Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationJDRF encouraged Depsi brother, Parth PatelParth’s decision to be a part of Depsi. “We don’t only strive for the success of JDRF presently, but want to continue our relationship with them for the future,” he said. Twenty-two men established Delta Epsilon Psi- Alpha Gamma Colony into the Multicultural Greek Council on June 22, 2012 after maintaining an interest group for two years. “They say the longer you have to wait for something, the more you treasure it. We definitely treasure the privilege to represent our South Asian community by our services, academics, and social aspects with the organization,” says Depsi brother, Parth Patel said. Working to make a difference in lives of those that suffer from this life threatening disease, all proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit the JDRFJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. All clubs, organizations, and busi-
nesses are encouraged to donate sponsorships and have their logos printed on the event t-shirts. Depsi celebrated their Founder’s Day on Oct. 1. Formed in 1998, it was the first South Asian service fraternity in the nation. The organization’s grounded values attracted Nikhil Patel, an alum brother of Georgia State to get involved. “[It] does a good job instilling those values into the members to face any adversity that may arise in their lifetime.”
Prizes the winners receive: 1st: Trophy and $300 2nd: Trophy and $250 3rd: Trophy *Money goes to diabetes research. MONAL PATEL | SUBMITTED PHOTO Chapters of DEPSI from around the nation promote awareness of diabetes and raise thousands in funds annually.
The Red Bus Project comes to Georgia State
MIKE EDEN | THE SIGNAL
The Red Bus Project, a thrift store on wheels organized by the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Office of Civic Engagement, parked outside GSU to raise money for orphans on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Every day, a few students routinely grab their mats, remove their shoes, and begin a journey to peace and clarity.
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elaxation is a myth to some college students. Migraines and anxiety might be inevitable for those who can’t manage stress. Georgia State’s yoga classes may be the solution to help lessen the pressure. “Our culture is so much about getting ahead, being responsible, getting things done and asking more of yourself than you ever did before,” said Susan Wells, vinyasa yoga instructor at Georgia State. “All of those are values that we have. So for most of us, it’s really difficult to relax. A lot of people can’t even sleep well at night.”
According to Wells, when you have your body completely relaxed, you’re able to let go of the concept of the body and be in a deeper place within yourself. “You’re letting go even of thought,” Wells said. Alison Taylor, hatha and yoga mix instructor at Georgia State, said the origins of yoga began around 5,000 years ago. “It began as a way of connecting with the divine through meditation,” Taylor said. “The postures were developed as a way of making it possible for people to sit [comfortably] in meditation longer.” While Renee Chahoy, Georgia State Bachelor of Fine Arts student, said she doesn’t focus on meditation during yoga, she prefers to concentrate on breathing as much as she can. “It gives me a lot of strength, it helps me relax and my balance has really improved,” she said. For the past 20 years, Cha-
hoy said she’s been doing yoga on and off. As well as walking, running and light weight training, she said yoga is her favorite activity. She’s particularly taken a liking to yin yoga. “It’s the first time I’ve done [yin yoga],” Chahoy said. “You hold the poses for a long time. The muscles have to relax. You feel the tension, then they give way. You’re not really concentrating on anything but that one relsease.” Aside from providing a more peacful state of mind and calming ambience for the body, yoga is also a healing tool. There is constant research discovering medical uses for yoga, according to Wells. “Yoga is starting to become a lot more accepted as a theraputic modality,” Wells said. Yoga therapsts provide yoga perscriptions for use at home. Remedies such as forward poses are recommended during allergy season to help clear out the sinuses. Some se-
quences for headaches include downward facing dog, bridge pose and half shoulder stand. Sophomore nutrition student Sallay Jabbie said to add a different activity to her routine, she decided to take the yin yoga class. “I started in September. I’ve just been trying to do some things to get away from the norm, with school and the hustle and bustle,” Jabbie said. One of the more difficult poses that Jabbie recalls is the matsyengasana, which is a type of stretch. “You have to have your feet in an Indian-style and then you kind of have to lift your hip under and put your arms behind you exorcist style,” Jabbie said. Even during her short time doing yoga, Jabbie said she notices how good she feels afterward. “So far [yoga has] really helped me relax. I get really sleepy and it just makes me
kind of focus in on myself,” Jabbie said. According to Taylor, the more yoga and breathing is practiced, the longer that relaxation feeling lasts and the better it works. She said taking three breaths can help the body feel a little better, but there are ways to feel fully relaxed. “If you go to yoga class three times a week, and you learn to breathe, ...when something upsets you and you take three breaths, it really works,” Taylor said. In America, yoga is considered to be posture practice and breath work, meant to pacify our senses and alleviate stress. But in India, where it originated, there’s a lot more to it than that, according to Wells. Yoga is about worship and service. She said it’s developing your whole self, not just the body. This entails spirit, heart, body and soul. “[It’s about] taking the gifts that you receive from it and giving to others,” Wells said.
Yoga Mix class starts off each session with a warm-up, paired with low lighting and soothing music. Yoga Mix classes are perfect for beginners and are conducted at the GSU Recreational Center in room Studio B every Friday from 12 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Here are some various poses practiced during the sessions.
Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Savanasana)
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
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Diving into a new environment
Students experience different cultures with Study Abroad
INTISAR SERAAJ Staff Reporter
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he opportunity to travel the world during college years is ideal for most students. Georgia State’s Study Abroad program provides that option for various majors to various exotic locations. Journalism major Ivanka Skovardanova, who traveled to Turkey, was one of the many students who traveled abroad this summer through the program. “It challenged the way I looked at the world,” Skovardanova said. “I had the chance to see how people in other countries did business and how media impacts their society and culture.” According to the Georgia State Study Abroad Office, 756 students studied abroad during the 2010/2011 academic year in 70 various programs. In Istanbul, Turkey, students examined media, journalism, and business. In Costa Rica, students studied linguistics. Students in Liberia explored how womanism shaped the country. During the 2010/2011 academic school year, there were 45 short-term programs and 25 exchange programs offered, according to the Study Abroad Office. Traveling abroad allowed students to experience a new and or similar culture, step out of their comfort zone, and earn credit towards their degrees and minors. Although a few students had trouble with their credits transferring quickly, those who didn’t have that problem recieved them with an easy-made A. “I had to abandon a lot of social norms, and instead try to evaluate what I had learned through an entirely different lens,” said Melissa Cruz, a junior English major who traveled to Liberia this summer. Not only were students challenged with their perspectives, they were exposed to many new
MARKEYA THOMAS | SUBMITTED PHOTO During Maymester 2012, journalism students went to Istanbul Turkey to study Media, Journalism, and Business in a Global World. sounds, tastes and sights, which for some might have been a sensory overload. “Driving – or even being a passenger in a vehicle – caused culture shock,” said Cruz. “There are no traffic laws in Liberia, and people are constantly walking through the roads so that you are always dodging someone.” Not all students were dodging things this summer. Some dove right in to their new environments, experiencing everything.
Journalism major Karon Franklin, who traveled to Costa Rica, said his favorite place was Puerto Viejo, a small city on the Caribbean coast. The Latin-Rasta lifestyle made him reevaluate all his values and desires in life. Whether students planned to study abroad to get away from home, receive credits while learning about a foreign culture, or have a delicious experience tasting new food, students received more than what they expected.
“I aspire to live the lifestyle that I witnessed in Puerto Viejo,” Franklin said. “I had this ambition previous to my trip, but it was wonderful to see my dream in reality. Capitalist society does not fit my nature at all, and I cannot wait to escape it.” Based on a survey done by the Institute for the International Education of Students on the experiences of study abroad, alumni from 1955 to 1999 concluded that 76 percent felt they had acquired
skills that influenced their career paths, 98 percent felt studying abroad helped them better understand their own cultural values and biases, and 96 percent felt it increased their self-confidence. More statistics on study abroad experiences can be found at www. transitionsabroad.com. Students are encouraged to attend the Study Abroad Fair this Thurs., Oct. 11 in the Student Center Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
because AIDS is the number one killer of African American women, age 18-24. “In America I think people view [AIDS] as a homosexual disease but...African American women are affected the most,” Richard said. According to Richard, Softer Touch wants people to know how to protect themselves and how to stay healthy.
When students reflect on how far the nation has come socially regarding HIV/AIDS, some will agree that society wants to help the cause. Awareness, research and prevention have become common goals for several organizations around the world. “We definately have a lot more knowledge,” Richard said. “People aren’t as ignorant. People want to talk to them rather than look the other way. They want to find out ‘How are you doing?’ rather than ‘Oh my god, don’t talk to me.’” Elizabeth Johnson, a junior Marketing major, said growing up, her schools didn’t have HIV/AIDS awareness programs. She had to learn about the disease outside of school. “My schools were all abstinence only which is a lot of crap because you don’t learn anything,” Johnson said. According to Johnson, people have changed the way they react to
HIV/AIDS. “It has somehow lost the scariness and that’s not really good,” Johnson said. “It’s like teen pregnancy and the way that people are like ‘Oh, it happens.’” Fiona Thomas, a freshman Film/Visual Media major, said as a college student, she doesn’t really think about the disease in general. If someone is personally affected by HIV/AIDS, he or she may be impacted by it more emotionally, Thomas said. Wyatt said she knows that there are a lot of walks that happen in Atlanta, but she thinks it’s important for students to participate in the AIDS Walk. “We go to Georgia State, we’re a school of 30,000 students, we’re right here in downtown and it’s a big issue here,” Wyatt said. “We all can have a say on how to stop it. It affects Atlanta directly and we live here, we go to school in Atlanta, we should have some kind of interest.”
AIDS walk (continued from page 9) ...students to be proactive in trying to prevent AIDS from taking over the community. “It used to be seen as a gay man’s disease... that was shunned and looked down upon,” Hall said. “But now, when your daughter has it and your brother has it and they’re not gay—they’re not out of the norm to your standards— you’re more concerned and... you want to help them find a cure for this.” The Eta Mu Chapter currently has 62 people signed up to participate in the AIDS Walk—a team accumulated after only three weeks of promoting. “I’m very proud of our chapter because we’re about to reach our goal of $3,000,” Hall said. “We started out at an initial goal of $750 and within the first week we hit $1,000. So we kept increasing the goal.” Hall said Eta Mu’s mission is to raise money to find a cure and to
help people living with AIDS. According to Hall, since Eta Mu is a black sorority, being an advocate for AIDS awareness is crucial because the disease is so prevalent in the black community, especially with black women. Ajahn Richard, Membership Director of Softer Touch, said college students do care about volunteering for this cause. “Before the promotion [of the AIDS Walk] I didn’t think [college students cared]. After seeing some of the organizations that are participating in the walk [raise] awareness, I was like ‘Oh, people really do want to get invloved and are interested in it,’” Richard said. “Because we live in Atlanta, and the statistics are so high... it just makes people aware, and in college everyone wants to be aware.” The AIDS Walk/Run has been a tradition of Softer Touch for a couple of years, Richard said. Their goal is to promote awareness
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It has somehow lost the scariness and that’s not really good.” Elizabeth Johnson, Marketing major
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
calendar Featured Events
On Campus Feed Your Senses: GSU Arts Fair Wednesday, October 17 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rialto Center for the Arts
Rialto Center, Woodruff Park, Welch Gallery, Recital Hall and Gilmer Street are in collaboration with the Arts at GSU for this annual fair, showcasing all the arts opportunities available at Georgia State and Downtown. This event will feature live performances and free food.
Atlanta Exploration Tour: Indian Pow Wow Festival at Stone Mountain Park Friday, November 2, 2012 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stone Mountain Park
Join Intercultural Relations as we explore the energy and color of the largest Native American gathering in Georgia by attending the Indian Festival and Pow-Wow at Stone Mountain Park. Reserve your space by Fri., Oct. 26 in the Office of Student Activities, Suite 330, Student Center.
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Now through October 12
Intercultural Relations Fall 2012 Art Exhibit Student Center Gallery Lounge Celebrate the numberous ways Latino culture has been woven into the American landscape through people, music, food, and tradition.
Now Through Friday, November 16
Rawiya: She Who Tells a Story Welch School of Art and Design Rawiya is a photography collective founded by female photographers from across the Middle East. For more information on this event, contact Cynthia Farnell cfarnell@gsu.edu 404-413-5230
Mondays
7:30 p.m. The Living Room The college gathering of Buckhead Church will include dinner, worship and teaching. Featured speakers are Seth Condrey and Dr. George Murray. “One Way: Is Jesus Christ Really the only way of salvation?” A shuttle from the Commons will arrive at 7:15 p.m. For
more information, contact buckheadcollege.org
Tuesday, October 9
6-8 p.m. What is the “Normal” Body? Lanier Suite Student Center Intercultural Ambassadors will be exploring and challenging the popular notions of “normal” body sizes and shapes. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information on the event, contact Intercultural Relations 404-413-1580 Student
Wednesday, October 10
Noon-3 p.m. All Majors Career and Internship Fair Dahlberg Hall Come dressed to impress recruiters with your resume and a winning attitude. For more information about this event, contact University Career Services: 404-4131820 or www.gsu.edu/career
Friday, October 12
Noon- 5 p.m. Exploration Tour Atlanta Cyclorama
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At this historic Atlanta landmark, lunch will be provided and Intercultural Relations will provide transportation and cover entry fee to the Cyclorama. Sinclair Suite, Student Center. For more information on this event, contact Intercultural Relations : 404-413-1580 or www.gsu. edu/interculturalrelations
Thursday, October 11
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Day in the Rec Student Recreational Center Come challenge yourself to Olympic games including: big wheel competition, shooting Gallery, archery, rowing competition and volleyball. Pre-registration required for volleyball. Contact andyhudgins@gsu.edu. T-shirts to the first 500 participants. FREE food. For more information on this event, contact mbuchheit@ gsu.edu
Saturday, October 20
Noon Homecoming Tailgate There will be music, free food and giveaways including a change to win Sony products. For deals and discounts visit the Sony Education store at sony.com/gsu.
Friday, October 26
Noon – 2 p.m. Safe Zone Training Lanier Suite, Student Center Learn more about the LGBTQIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Questioning) community on campus. Explore ways to promote an inclusive and accepting environment for all members of the GSU family. Lunch provided.
Monday, October 29
Nominations Due: Hosea Williams Awards for Community Activism Completed nomination packets should be submitted to the Office of Intercultural Relations located in Suite 330 Student Center via email to tcook3@gsu.edu.
Tuesday, October 30
Lunch and Learn: Experiences of Being an Out and Gay College Student Noon – 1 p.m. Sinclair Suite, Student Center Join Intercultural Relations
as Dr. Matthew K. Robison discuss his research on the experiences of gay and bisexual male college students and their educational journeys in being out and staying safe on campus. The presentation will be interactive and informative! Lunch provided.
Monday, November 5
Nominations Due: MLK Torch of Peace Awards Completed nomination packets should be submitted to the Office of Intercultural Relations located in Suite 330 Student Center or via email to tcook3@gsu.edu.
Monday, November 5
Intercultural Ambassadors Explore: Student Activism on College Campuses 5–7 p.m. 480/ 485 University Center Join the Intercultural Ambassadors as they explore how college campuses have been transformed due to student activism. This program will highlight the 20th anniversary of the student sitins at Georgia State. Dinner provided.
HOMECOMING
schedule of events Monday, October 15
Thursday, October 18
good morning Commuters • 8 - 10 a.m.,
golf Cart Parade • Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Unity Plaza and Turner Field Panther Shuttle Stops Enjoy free food and get more information on Homecoming events.
Tuesday, October 16 spirit Plaza • Noon - 1 p.m., Unity Plaza Join Athletics and Spotlight as we celebrate Homecoming! Field day • 1 - 6:30 p.m., Hurt Park Games include dodgeball, tug o’war, three-legged races and powder puff. Powder puff game sign-up sheets are now available in 380 Student Center. The last day to sign up is Wednesday, October 10, 2012, by 5:15 p.m.
Panther XChange • 7 - 10:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom Fashion, arts and entertainment come together as we bring the fashion scene to GSU. Open only to GSU students till 8 p.m., after which guests will be admitted for $10. GSU students free.
Wednesday, October 17 arts Fair 2012 • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., from the Rialto Center for the Arts to Hurt Park Panther nation at atlantic station • 7 - 9 p.m. Join Spotlight Programs Board, Student Government Association, Lead Team, Student Alumni Association and Athletics as we celebrate Homecoming at Atlantic Station.
Join us for a Golf Cart Parade through downtown Atlanta. Route begins at Gilmer Street and Peachtree Center Avenue. Golf Cart Parade applications are available in 380 Student Center. Applications are due on Friday, October 12, 2012, by 5:15 p.m.
royal Ball • 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Venetian Room Tickets are on sale at Campus Tickets, near the Bookstore in the University Center. Tickets are free for students with Panther ID; $5 for guests (one guest per student, please).
Friday, October 19 terminus: art/music/Comedy/Poetry Featuring Comedian DeRay Davis and Friends
8 p.m., Rialto Center for the Arts (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Tickets are on sale at Campus Tickets, near the Bookstore in the University Center. Tickets are $5 for students, faculty and staff with Panther ID; $15 for general admission.
Saturday, October 20 Homecoming Football game — georgia state vs. villanova
• 3:30 p.m. kick-off, Georgia Dome Visit GeorgiaStateSports.com for more information.
Sponsored by Alumni Association, Athletics Department, Campus Events, Lead Team, New Student Orientation and Parent Relations, Recreational Services, Spotlight Programs Board, Student Alumni Association, Student Government Association and University Relations.
For details and registration inFormation, visit
www.gsu.edu/homecoming
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No Doubt | “Push and Shove”
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Grade: C Best Track: “Settle Down” Release Date: September 21, 2012
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o Doubt’s sixth album, “Push and Shove,” represents why some bands that have a cult following should quit while they’re ahead. “Settle Down” is, by far, the best track on this album. It’s memorable, and it’s the only one that still has that signature No Doubt sound. Most of the other tracks make it seem as though the band is trying too hard to adapt their sound to match that of today’s Top 40 bands. But fans don’t listen to No Doubt because they’re “in,” they listen to them because they have such a unique style. In trying to modernize that style, they lost the old sound that made No Doubt so original in the first place. “Looking Hot” has a good ret-
ro sound but it still isn’t classic No Doubt. Gwen Stefani’s voice maintains that signature funk or reggae sound that’s so recognizable, but the band together seems to have lost their groove, which is bringing Stefani’s talent down. The disappointing music makes her voice sound weaker than it is. The usually self-confident and strong vocalist actually sounds a bit whiny in “One More Summer,” but not in a good way (like in the classic track “Don’t Speak”). It’s almost as if her voice has matured but the band’s music hasn’t, so they’re trying to make up for it by conforming to the current standards of pop music. The beginning of the track, “Gravity,” gives the promise of a good dance track because it sounds exactly like “Hey Baby,” but it falls short after the first few seconds. The songs are surprisingly boring for such a
distinguished group. “Undercover,” like most of the other tracks on the album, has a dull and consistent beat and melody. That’s a bit expected on slow tracks like “Undone,” but even more upbeat songs on the album have the same problem. There’s no surprise or mystery in the music, and that makes it hard to remember or even distinguish one track from the next. There’s nothing unique about these songs. The best example of their painful efforts lies in the title track, “Push and Shove.” Parts of the song sound like a bad version of the Black Eyes Peas, but Stefani still sounds infinitely better than the Peas’ lead female vocalist. No Doubt’s comeback would have been much stronger if they tried to evolve without losing their own personal style. The band completely got lost in their attempt to make a successful comeback.
And believe me, they got my respect. Bass player Tobin Esperance is crazy sick on the chords of this track. You’ll find yourself playing air guitar, mimicking his finger work. Save some energy, though, because the dubstep ending will have you moshing your way through the plaza. After such a beastly track, Papa Roach slows the metronome down a bit over the next few tracks. The love ballad “Leader of the Broken Hearts” will give you that same feeling you got when you fell in love with “Scars” off their “Getting Away with Murder” album. Indeed, “pain is real” as Shaddix cries out in this too-real track about “risk[ing] everything and still survive.” If you’ve been brokenhearted, this track will be company to your tears. But I think the biggest hidden gem of “The Connection” comes near the ending of the album with the superlative instrumentation and
raging chants of “Walking Dead.” Immediately the schizo-bass work and dark drums of the opening takes you away from wherever you are and places you in the film “Zombie Land,” bat in one hand and shot gun in the other. But it won’t be zombies that you’re killing here. “Uncover your eyes/uncover the truth/and realize we are the walking dead,” cries out Shiddax. Papa Roach can never let us go without grabbing us by our temples, shaking us, and enlightening us. The album was released just before Shaddix’s vocal surgery left him silent and in recovery. What a way to say it all before being forced quiet! The Papa Roach that had our throats sore while yelling “this is my last resort” right before falling to our knees and crying “you tear my heart open” is back on top in their rightful spot and as Shaddix states in “Still Swingin,” they’re “never coming down!”
been joined together to form one sprawling urban mega-city. Unfortunately, forcing so many people into one place has lead to rampant violence and unchecked crime. In order to quell the perpetual nearanarchy, individuals called Judges must enforce the peace of Mega City One and are given all the judicial powers of judge, jury and, if the need comes, executioner. Being one of the most effective judges in Mega City One, Dredd is given the task of evaluating a gifted recruit from the academy and to surprise her first patrol. But what begins as a simple drug sting quickly escalates into something much more serious when they accidentally stumble upon one of the largest drug dealing cradles in the whole city. With the rookie in tow, Dredd must find a way to keep him and his partner alive while bringing the drug kingpin to justice. It’s a simple but effective story made no less involving thanks to the engaging performances of the cast. Karl Urban delivers his lines with the right touch of a Clint East-
wood-esque growl without sounding cheesy. Oliva Thribly’s freshfaced recruit Anderson serves as both an engaging central character for the audience to connect with and a source for most of the film’s tension. The movie draws heavy inspiration from the Indonesian film “The Raid,” as well as feeling like an equal juxtaposition of “Robocop” and “Training Day.” But it never feels like its unoriginal and establishes and maintains its own unique feel throughout the movie. My complaint is that dialogue is a little minimalistic, and there are some awkward sounding lines. But everything is delivered with such conviction that the tone of the movie never falls into the camp trap of the 1995 movie. “Dredd” is simply a great action movie and shows what can happen when emphasis is placed on story and characters—even for what’s suppose to be a simple action film. It more than makes up for the damage of Stallone’s Judge outing, and with luck may convince audiences to give “The Law” another chance.
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Papa Roach | “The Connection” more. The band that had us scream-
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ith Papa Roach’s eighth studio album “The Connection,” fans can expect to be INFESTed once
ing “this is my last resort” from their hit album “Infest” is back and reminding us why they are “still the ones swinging.” Taking things back to their roots of rock-rap with tracks like the anthem and lead single “Still Swinging,” Papa Roach’s “The Connection’” reCONNECTS us with them. We thought we lost them with the albums “The Paramour Session” and “Metamorphosis” as front man Jacoby Shaddix and the band explored the “hello kitty” trails of soft alternative sounds and “poppy” beats. But “Still Swingin,” the album’s opener and album anthem, grabs you by the throat and reminds us who’s Papa. “Count me in I’ll turn it out/ I’m killin’ it you’re burnin’ out” Shaddix beastly spits on the mic moments before demanding your respect with the catchy hook “Forever we will stay! We are the ones still swingin!”
MOVIES
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Director: Andrey Zvyagintsev Cast: Nadezhda Markina, Andrey Smirnov, Elena Lyadova, Aleksey Rozin, Evgeniya Konushkina, Igor Ogurtsov Synopsis: Elena, an uneducated and compliant Russian housewife, recently married her ex-patient. When her new hubby, Vladimir, has a sudden heart attack, he is visited by his wild and uncaring daughter who has been distant for years. On the verge of death he rethinks who will be his heir(s). In a flash of panic, Elena concocts a plan for her unemployed son and his struggling family to have a chance at survival. Running Time: 109 minutes Rotten Tomatoes: 93 percent MPAA: Unrated Showtimes: Oct. 8-14 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m , 9 p.m.
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Grade: AVerdict: This is how you do a remake. Release Date: September 21, 2012 Running time: 1h 36min
he darkly serious character, meant to act as a satire of both the war on crime and U.S. foreign policy, was watered down into a silly comic book pulp complete with cliche’ catchphrases and goofy action. With the Stallone film being the only thing most Americans recall about Judge Dredd—if they recall anything at all—a remake of the movie seems like a risky venture. But “Dredd” stands head and shoulders above the 1995 film and serves as an example of the right way to do a remake. “Dredd” fixes all the mistakes of the original movie by being first and foremost about the story. Director Pete Travis, an avid fan of the comic, establishes the proper gritty tone within in the first few minutes of the movie. The future of earth is a desolate one, as an unnamed nuclear disaster has decimated America into a smoking radiation-filled husk. The last pinnacles of civilization have
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CROSSWORD ACROSS • 7.) Rogue can’t hope for memorial • 9.) I sat outside when ready • 10.) Obese, gobbling seconds? Don’t eat! • 11.) Free of suspicion, hence trial collapsed • 12.) Sounds like education cut • 14.) One likely to lose is urged on anyhow, maintaining decorum initially • 15.) Bag of cash confused alien • 16.) Going up a trail • 19.) Limit a large town’s size • 21.) Shrink cured loony with drug • 23.) Passing on work to representatives • 24.) American police hit heavily • 25.) Subtle changes creating a stir • 26.) Find out one’s caught in port
DOWN • 1.) Money back for a beer that’s off – about time • 2.) Disease giving a taste of France? • 3.) Artist, one into ballet, shows brilliance • 4.) Add a couple of pages to conclusion • 5.) Loved one is riling Fred unfortunately • 6.) Begin attack • 8.) Strongly attack greeting by solicitor • 13.) Escort a man around state capital • 15.) Bet placed on unfashionable police operation • 17.) Sees runs hit with certainty • 18.) Army I’d assembled is countless • 20.) One magazine starts to employ sexy pictures • 22.) Top of column’s black and yellow • 24.) Display is partly British owned
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GEORGIA STATE’S CHEERLEADING TEAM CONTINUES TO GROW
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ISMAEL SUAREZ Sports Editor
The 2012 NCA College Nationals and the team’s future The cheerleading team made its best appearance last semester at the NCA Nationals as they came in second place, twotenths of a second after Central Arkansas. Head coach Darryl Lyons said that second place was an improvement from the first year he coached the team, when they placed tenth. “The program is slowly growing and getting better,” Lyons said. Due to the men’s basketball team’s successful season, the cheerleading team started practicing in March, so they lacked preparation for the 2012 Nationals. This year is a different story, as they will start preparing for the 2013 Nationals in January.
Is it a sport? “Cheerleading as a sideline activity is not a sport because we’re there to support the other sports, but when we’re there to compete on the NCA Tournament in Daytona, that’s a sport,” Coach Lyons said. “It makes sense that competitive cheerleading is definitely a sport because you’re being judged and you’re going head to head with other teams.” “I’ve played football, basketball, baseball and swam in highs school. It’s by far the hardest think out of them all because you have to tumble, stunt and run to your spot in only two and a half minutes,” said Team Captain Jordan St. Claire.
“We’re going to start a little earlier this year in preparing to make it easier on everyone,” Lyons said. Team captain Jordan St. Claire feels the team is ready for the next championship. “It’s looking like we have a good chance to win it. We have more fulls and better stunts so we’ll be able to do better stunt sequences,” St. Claire said. “We almost had to water down the routine last year and we still got second so I’m feeling first this year.”
LEADING THE WAY The team’s growth Cheerleading is an exhausting activity that requires a lot of physical and mental strength. Yet, head coach Darryl Lyons said cheering for a losing football team is also a tough challenge for them. “You just have to put on a smile and pretend that there are 100,000 people there,” Lyons said. “We have to dig in deep inside and pull that out and hope we can use that as our motivation.” Football isn’t the only sport that made it tough for the cheerleading squad to stay excited during a game. According to Lyons, last year’s women’s basketball team and the men’s basketball team two years ago were a challenge. Ironically, the growth of the football program at Georgia State has led to an increase on the number of cheerleaders on the team. “When I started we didn’t have football yet and it wasn’t as exciting. With football and the growth of the university we got a lot more recruits and people became more interested,” senior athlete Brianna Evans said. Lyons said that this year for cheer, there were about 50 people trying out and about other 30 trying out for dance. “When I first came, it was just one team of mostly girls with one or two guys. Now you can see it’s like eight or nine guys and they’re two separate teams, which is a pretty big jump,” Ev-
ans said. With the growth of the team, the try-out process became more selective. Now, the athletes trying out have to master skills such as tumbling, which weren’t required in previous years. Financially, the team has also been benefitted, as Georgia State Athletics can provide more money to the program. Lyons believes the future is bright not only for the team, but for Georgia State athletics overall. “When we go to the Division 1A, there will be more money opportunities,” Lyons said. “Five to ten years down the road, where we can go to a Bowl game and get that money, that will flourish the entire Athletic Department.”
The hardest part about being a cheerleader “Devotion – it takes a lot of time and effort. You have to learn to be able to balance school, come to the events that we do and especially games. Time is the biggest concern that everyone has,” said Team Captain Lindsay Wild.
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Be able to do stunts Have tumbling skills Ability to be an ambassador of the university Be friendly Have confidence Women need to be appropriate size (for co-ed)
GEORGIA STATE ATHLETICS
WHITNEY RAVAN Sport: Women’s soccer Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Height: 5’9” Whitney Ravan gave Georgia State its first CAA victory of the season this week as she scored the winning goal in overtime and put the score 4-3 over Old Dominion. Coach Derek Leader was satisfied with the team’s performance, but highlighted Ravan’s game-winning goal. “I’m very proud of the way all the girls played, but I was very happy for Whitney to get her second gamewinning goal of the season,” Leader said to Georgia State Athletics. Also, she gave an assist to junior Jordan Young on the same match. Ravan’s performance this week extended her lead on the team’s goals (four) and assists (three).
Briefs Men’s cross countryThe Panthers placed first at the Jaguar Invitational Friday afternoon. Sophomore athlete Austin Boetje finished on first place for the second time in the season, being the biggest contributor to the team’s victory this weekend. Men’s soccer – Georgia State’s men’s soccer team fell on their visit to Hofstra 1-0. This leaves the Panthers with an overall record of 3-7 and a winless CAA record of 0-3.
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COLUMN KILL THE HYPE! HUNTER BISHOP Staff Reporter
Georgia State University Panthers
University of Rhode Island Rams
(record)
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Last Week: result of N. Hampshire game
Last week: result versus Brown
Offense:
Offense:
The Panthers continue to rely heavily on running back Donald Russell and wide receiver Albert Wilson. Russell is averaging just less than 100 yards rushing per contest and is the second leading rusher in the Colonial Athletic Association. Wilson has found the end zone three times and averages over 16 yards per reception. Despite Russell and Wilson’s efforts, the Panthers only score an average of 10 points per game and are at the bottom of nearly every offensive category in the CAA.
Defense
The Rams are led on offense by quarterback Bob Bentson. The Rams, who are also looking for their first win of the season, rank near the bottom of the CAA in every meaningful offensive category. They are the only team in the conference to average less than 10 points per game and less than 100 yards rushing per contest. A lone bright spot for the Rams offense has been ball security as they have only turned the ball over six times.
Defense
Terrance Woodard continues to be Geor-
The defense has been just as porous as Georgia
gia State’s top performer on defense. The junior
State’s. The Rams rank last in the CAA in total de-
nose tackle leads the team in tackles and is tied
fense as they have yielded just less than 500 yards of
for the team lead in tackles for a loss and sacks, a
offense per game. They have forced only five turn-
rare feat for any interior defensive linemen. The
overs and opposing offenses have converted over
defense has struggled to stop anyone this season
half of their third downs. Defensive back Clement
as they have shown little pass rush, producing
Ani and linebacker Andrew Bose both average more
only two sacks as a unit, and have been victim-
than eight tackles per game.
ized by big plays. Rhode Island wins if…they can contain Donald Georgia State wins if…they can find a
Russell, who only has one touchdown on the season.
way to protect the football. The Panthers have
It will be tough to limit Russell’s yards, but if Rhode
turned the ball over 19 times and sports a turn-
Island keeps the Panthers’ main offensive threat out
over margin of -13, both of which rank last in
of the end zone, they may find a way to grab their
the CAA. The offense must protect the ball in
first victory of the season.
order to sustain drives, which may provide some relief for the much maligned defense.
RHETT LEWIS Associate Sports Editor
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You know what my least favorite thing about sports is? Hype. I mean, seriously. We take these games, hype them up to disproportionately high levels, and then act surprised when they don’t live up to our expectations. Last years’ Alabama-LSU games are a perfect example of this. Both were boring, anti-climactic match-ups that couldn’t have possibly lived up to the kind of pressure we put on them. Usually, this isn’t a problem. Most programs deal with hype very well. It’s not a part of their whole identity, their whole fabric. They accept it as part of the process, and move forward without it defining their teams for more than that game. But when your entire program is built on hype is when it starts to get murky and crappy. Georgia State hired Bill Curry, a coach with a lengthy pedigree, but who had been out of the game for several years. He’s been a great ambassador and spokesperson for the team, and has brought national interest to a team that otherwise would’ve not had. Georgia State uses the Georgia Dome for its home games. This is great exposure for an only threeyear old program. We get to play on turf, in a big NFL stadium, with all the lights and fireworks. Recruiting wise, it should give us an edge—big time. Just looking at those two things alone, we should have an advantage over nearly any FCS team in the business. We were born with at least a bronze spoon in our mouths. And yet, we lose. And especially this year, we lose badly. Why? Cockiness. Oh, you hired Bill Curry? I know that name! Good hire! You play in the Georgia Dome? Where the Falcons play? Oh wow, I bet that is just fantastic! Bill Curry, has done a lot of great work in his coaching career. He was a good college football player, and he was a good ESPN announcer. But his career head coaching record is 98-118-4. He had been out of football since 1996. And he hadn’t had an above .500 record since 1989. This is not to disparage Bill Curry as a good football coach; winning games is often just as much about location and good bounces than it is acumen. Just look at Rich Rodriguez. My point is that Curry is not Bear Bryant, and that treating his arrival as the savior of downtown Atlanta football is a bit ridiculous. I think that kind of mentality seeped into our football program as a whole. We expected to come our as the best, without any kind of struggle, and that is never the attitude you want at USC, let alone a start-up program with three years under its belt. And the Georgia Dome is even worse. You put these 18-24 year old males filled with ego, who have been in violent competition for most of their lives, and put them in the one place that would make every single dream they have ever had come true. You hear stories all the time about poor people winning the lottery and going broke within five years. If you go from Single-A ball to MLB, the learning curve is going to be as steep as a vertical line. So how do we fix it? How do we keep the invaluable resources that have been gifted to us, but still change the culture of the program? Eliminate the hype. Just straight up stake it in the heart. Until we accept that we are not the New England Patriots and that we are not the University of Alabama, we are never going to move past the lowest levels of the lowest program. Hype can only be eliminated through what we are going through now. Our losses are piling up, and it hurts. But at the end of the day, all the bad that comes with grossly high expectations will have been removed. Sometimes, in order to promote growth, there must be destruction. As melodramatic as that sounds, it’s true. And it’s coming—just not as fast as we’d like.
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1. Don’t let anyone crush your dreams. However, the riskier your dream, the better your backup plan must be. 2. There is a huge difference
others. Listen to our airline flight attendants: “Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others with their masks.”
between a childhood dream 7. Determine whether you only time you’d see people play- still has many improvements to and a dream job. If you are driven to be your own ing football was if a movie being be made. Motivators for College Sucdreamed of being a lawyer boss or if you crave the stafilmed had an American foot“As soon as weoftransfer ourtopics. cess as one his main since the age of twelve, you bility of a steady paycheck. ball scene in it.” offseason“My work onto the field on better make sure you know Assess your personality traits classes emphasize exactly what attorneys do and the risks inherent with Clottey lived in Sassuolo, game,the I believe our fortunesofwillhumor, importance on a given twelve hour work both paths. (e.g., the risk of Italy until he was 10 years old, turn self-awareness, around.” and prepaday. Did You Know: In a surputting up your own money relocating to Georgia with his Clottey that,key in ingredients order ration said as the vey of 800 attorneys, only as your own boss versus family, who felt that America to improve, the players need to Bindfor effective learning,” 55 percent reported being the risk of losing a job in a provided an education that is stick er tosaid. their role on the field satisfied with their career. company you work for) Did You Know: The U.S. Bureau unavailable in many other plac- and reach a level of steadiness.to this The dedication 3. Make sure your dream of Labor Statistics lists occues. “Everybody needs and to indibook is simple inviting— job is not an avocation (a pations with the largest job “My best memories from vidually focus on their assign“This book is dedicated to hobby). An avocation is a growth projected through those days are with my fam- ments andperson techniques onwalks Satur- into a vacation from a vocation, the year 2018, starting with any who because the pay ranges from registered nurse. ily,” Clottey said. “I still have a days.college If everyone is doing their classroom and dares little to nothing. few friends that I keep in con- job as unit, we’ll produce. to adream about a betterI today 8. Rather than casually tact with through Facebook, feel like been lacking con- asked andwe’ve tomorrow.” When 4. No matter what your partasking career advice from Dr. Perry Binder but they all have their own sistency,” “There how Clottey Bindersaid. came up with time jobs or summer jobs parents or other relatives, set lives now, whether it be raising may such be some plays where only are, always be thinking about up a time to interview them, tivators for Success in Ada poetic dedication, he how those experiences will with prepared general and families, or going nine jokingly guys out ofreplied, 11 are in “I syncswiped justingworking, to College Life. toWritenhance your resume and specific questions. This apschool.” with each other, and those are ten for freshmen and soph- that dedication from a late work skills. proach will make them think Clottey said that coming to the playspsycho-exercising that often swing omores, Binder provides a big night inmore thoughtfully about thesample United States a culturewith the momentum 5. 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Horror Movie Night: Insidious
Tuesday, October 9, 6-9 p.m., Student Center Ballroom
Join Spotlight as we watch the horror film Insidious. Popcorn and other concessions will be served. This is a promotional event for our upcoming Haunted House “Happily Never After . . . My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy.”
Homecoming 2011 Powder Puff Game Sign-Up Now Available Deadline: Wednesday, October 10, 5:15 p.m.
Pick up your sign-up sheet in 380 Student Center.
ON THE EDGE: HOMECOMING 2012 Monday, October 15
Good Morning Commuters, 8-10 a.m. Unity Plaza and Turner Field Come grab some breakfast and get information on Homecoming Week festivities.
Tuesday, October 16
Spirit Plaza, Noon-1 p.m., Unity Plaza Join Athletics and Spotlight as we celebrate Homecoming.
Field Day, 1-6:30 p.m., Hurt Park Enjoy dodgeball, tug oʼ war, three-legged races and powder puff!
Panther XChange, 7-10:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom Fashion, arts and entertainment come together as we bring the fashion scene to GSU. Event open only to GSU students till 8 p.m., after which guests will be admitted for $10.
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Arts Fair 2012, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., From the Rialto Center for the Arts to Hurt Park The music, arts and GSU communities come together to celebrate our accomplishments. Panther Nation at Atlantic Station, 7-9 p.m., Atlantic Station Join Spotlight, the Student Government Association, Lead Team, the Student Alumni Association and Athletics as we celebrate Homecoming at Atlantic Station.
Thursday, October 18
Golf Cart Parade, Noon-12:45 p.m. Come show your school pride and spirit at the parade through downtown Atlanta! Route begins at Gilmer Street and Peachtree Center Avenue. Parade applications are available in 380 Student Center and are due Friday, October 12.
Royal Ball, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Venetian Room This event is open to GSU students and ONE guest per GSU student. Tickets are free for students with Panther ID and $5 for guests. Tickets are on sale at Campus Tickets, near the Bookstore in the University Center.
Friday, October 19
Terminus: Art/Music/Comedy/Poetry Featuring Comedian DeRay Davis 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.), Rialto Center for the Arts Tickets are $5 for students, faculty and staff with Panther ID; $15 for general admission. Tickets are on sale at Campus Tickets, near the Bookstore in the University Center.
Saturday, October 20
Homecoming Football Game: Georgia State vs. Villanova 3:30 p.m. Kickoff, Georgia Dome Come cheer on your GSU Panthers as they take on Villanova! Visit GeorgiaStateSports.com for more information.
For a complete list of Homecoming events, visit www.gsu.edu/homecoming. For more details about Spotlight Homecoming events, e-mail Spotlighttraditions@gmail.com. For more information about all Spotlight events, call Spotlight Programs Board at 404/413-1610.
Campus Events at Library Plaza Tuesday, October 9, 12:15-1 p.m.
In honor of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender History Month, we gladly present the LGBT Celebration Plaza featuring Alliance.
Open Mic Night
Wednesday, October 10 7-9 p.m. Courtyard Stage, Student Center, First Floor
Whether itʼs poetry, comedy, playing an instrument or singing your heart out, any and every talent is welcome in our show. Cash prizes will be given for the top three GSU student winners! If you are interested in performing, stop by the Campus Events office in 370 Student Center or visit our Facebook page at gsucampusevents to apply.