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Students may get discounted parking rates at Underground Atlanta Summarizing the student-parking situation, Dutton said the SGA will continue to press Auxiliary Services so that all policies and decisions are advantageous for the student body.

Prices for the newly available parking space have yet to be worked out, although Dutton says students using PantherCash may get a discount. “The hope is that if they accept PantherCash and you pay in PantherCash you get a discount, just like you do with the vending machines on campus,” said Dutton.

Dutton also believes that students using PantherCash would be more secure while parking at Underground. Dutton also says these new parking spaces would do a lot to alleviating some of the parking problems at Georgia State.

“I think they will be used. I don’t know if they’ll all be used… Wednes-

Jocelyn Crawley and Chris Shattuck Staff Writer and News Editor If talks between the Student Government Association and management at Underground Atlanta are successful, students may have around 500 additional places to park near the Georgia State campus by next semester.

Although the plan is still in its early stages, James Dutton, the president of the Georgia State SGA, is optimistic about a potential deal but wary that bureaucratic processes may hold up it up.

“The idea for the 500 parking spaces at Underground is just that. It has to go through Auxiliary Support Services for them to make sure it’s due in the contract and is copasetic,” said Dutton. “We can’t have official parking that hasn’t gone through all the right channels. There is a lot of bureaucracy, but we’d really like it to go forward.”

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Chris Shattuck | Signal The Student Government Association is working to make parking at Underground Atlanta available to students.

Georgia State considering 24/7 access to the MILE during finals week Brittany Knox Staff Writer

The MILE may be opening twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in part of a pilot program led by the Student Government Association and Student Affairs.

At a recent Student Government Association meeting, the possibility of keeping the MILE open on a later schedule to benefit students’ study time was discussed. The idea proposed by SGA committee members is to keep the MILE open on a 24/7 schedule in place of the University Library running on this schedule.

Changes have already been made in the University Library schedule, now staying open until midnight during the weekday, to help accommodate students who con-

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tinue to study and work late into the evening.

The MILE, or Mathematics Interactive Learning Environment, is a computer lab specifically for the use of students enrolled in math courses at GSU that is funded by the Provost’s Office, the dean’s office of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the division of Information Systems and Technology.

Students who may not have computers or access to certain mathematical applications at their homes would be able to take advantage of the equipment in the MILE, as the lab is fully outfitted with student tools including computers, printers and a projector system. Math assistance is also provided for students during normal hours to assist them during their work and study time.

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Since its opening, the MILE has moved from the Urban Life Building and is now located on the corner of Piedmont Avenue and John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, underneath the University Commons with a GSU police office conveniently right next door.

Benefits to having this study and work facility open for these extended hours would provide students with necessary academic tools and resources and a communal learning environment.

Clayton Lynn, a senior and marketing major at GSU can see the benefits of the proposed idea but has some concerns regarding possible costs to the university.

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THE SIGNAL | Tuesday, September 13, 2011 EDITOR Chris Shattuck

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Kell Hall construction to be completed by end of the year Chris Shattuck News Editor

Chris Shattuck | Signal Kell Hall construction should be completed by next semester.

Construction work involving the renovation and re-roofing of Kell Hall should be completed on time by the end of October, according to university officials.

An initial estimate by Chris Hughs, the assistant director for Facilities Design and Construction Services, said the $878,000 project might have been delayed until November or December of this year due to abatement issues with the removal of hazardous materials.

“The abatement contractor was taking more time than the schedule allowed, so we were concerned that he completed his work on time,” said Kim Bauer, the director of Facilities Design and Construction Services for Georgia State.

However, she says the project is now back on track for its original

October completion date.

“We have made up for the extra time he took and we are currently on schedule,” said Bauer.

Once completed, the project will replace the roof and refurbish the science labs within the building with new fume hoods and ventilation.

Hughs said although the building’s history as a parking garage has made the project interesting, it hasn’t necessarily been a factor in delaying the project.

“In order to make it a science building, they had to do some pretty creative things while incorporating some of the older designs,” said Hughs. “Kell Hall was just an adaption to have research labs.”

Although delayed, Hughs said the project was making progress and that workers will continue to work nights and weekends until it’s completed.

Until the then, students can

expect to see the scaffolding outside the courtyard remain up, as it provides the easiest access to the roof for workers, according to both Hughs and Bauer.

That doesn’t really bother people like Brandon French, a senior marketing major. “It doesn’t really bother me. I didn’t even notice it there until a few days ago,” said French.

Victoria Wallace, a junior managerial science major, says she has noticed the construction over at Kell Hall but didn’t know what it was for until recently. However, she definitely believes the building is in need of renovation.

“Whatever they’re doing is probably for good reason,” Wallace added. “I view construction positively. Georgia State owns a lot of things so the more they work on it and keep it up to date the better.”

Georgia State lags behind others in green programs Mishall Rehman Managing Editor Despite being a silver level partner with Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia program, Georgia State’s sustainability program has a limited number of sustainability issues it tackles compared to other universities across Atlanta.

Though many universities in the state created sustainability programs earlier in the decade, Georgia State did not begin formulating a sustainability program until 2006. At that time, Georgia State established baseline estimates for water consumption, energy usage and recycling.

Since then, the university has purchased eight 250-gallon water collection tanks to reuse rainwater for irrigation. During the 2007-2008 academic year, Georgia State recycled 320 tons of paper and 6 tons of cans and bottles.

In 2009, the university took part in a selfaudit conducted by the Board of Regents and independent auditors. The audit looked into issues such as air emissions and water, among other things.

While Georgia State is still expanding its sustainability program, other universities across Atlanta have more well-established and expansive programs. For example, Georgia Tech was the first

college to join the Zero Waste Zone, a program in Atlanta that encourages sustainability practices.

The university has several gold and silver level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications.

Just recently, Georgia Tech’s newest freshman hall, Clough Commons, will have many sustainability features such as a rooftop garden and a 1.4 million cistern to collect rainwater.

Emory University also has an award winning sustainability program. Emory is currently working on a goal to ensure 75 percent of the food offered in the cafeteria is from sustainable sources by the year 2015. Emory also hosts the Cliff bus system, where all the shuttles are run on biofuel obtained from used cooking oil. Georgia Tech and Emory’s large-scale initiatives are possible in part because both schools have full time sustainability directors while Georgia State does not.

On Greenreportcard.org, a website that grades college sustainability nationwide, Georgia Tech scored an A minus while both Emory and Agnes Scott both scored B for the 2011 report.

Georgia State does not have a report card.

Multiple attempts to contact the Environmental Programs department for this story were unsuccessful.

Chris Shattuck | Signal Despite recylcing and green-centered efforts, Georgia State lags behind in its green status.

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THE SIGNAL | NEWS | Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Two robberies by snatching, police issue alert Miranda Sain Editor-In-Chief Last week, the Georgia State University Police released two separate campus alerts for a robbery by sudden snatching.

On Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 4:39 p.m, a Georgia State student was walking on Decatur St. when she was approached by three black males - one of which she knew.

One of the males grabbed her iPad and fled towards the Five Points MARTA station. The student described all three of the suspects as being approximately 18 years old.

One was described as wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans and had dread locks. The second was wearing a brown jacket and blue jeans. The other was described as wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans.

On Thursday, Sept. 8 at 4:19 p.m., a Georgia State student reported that her cell phone was snatched from

>>Parking continued from page 1 days tend to be a heavy day for parking. But just like Turner Field, some days it’s always full and some days it’s always empty,” said Dutton.

In addition to the 500 potential spaces available at Underground Atlanta, next semester Georgia State will also have access to 1400 spaces presently allocated for SunTrust Tower employees in parking decks located by Hurt Park and Alumni Hall.

Although Underground Atlanta has 1200 spots at their disposal, only about 400 to 500 are used each day on average, except on days when there’s jury duty at the Fulton County Courthouse.

In order to accommodate Georgia State students, Underground Atlanta suggested the use of a Panther shuttle to deliver students back and forth. According to Dutton, “the SGA would try and get Auxiliary Services to add a stop for the Panther Shuttles for that purpose.”

Sarah McConnell, a junior pre-nursing major, says that having a shuttle stop at Underground would definitely improve the likelihood of her using the potential parking spaces because it would be closer to campus and safer at night.

“I think having a shuttle going back and forth from campus would be a definite plus,” said McConnell. “If I had classes during the day, I would have no problem parking there, but if it was at night, I would definitely have an issue being along and female walking to my car.”

Overall, she thinks the additional parking spaces around campus would be great for students that already compete for scarce parking according to her.

“I think a new parking deck would be awesome for students. We have a really hard time getting parking on campus,” said McConnell. “I spent an hour trying to get into the server trying to get on the server trying to get an

her lap while on the third floor of the General Classroom Building.

The suspect was described as a 5’4 black male with a dark complexion and curly long hair. He was wearing a gray “wife-beater” t-shirt, gray sweat pants and a white baseball cap.

In light of the two incidents, the police department “urges you to be aware of your surroundings and using mobile and electronic devices while traveling throughout the area.”

Last March, students with smart phones became the target of street robbers. In a month, four students had their smart phones stolen – three iPhones and a Motorola Droid X. Students may request a safety escort on campus by the calling the campus police at (404) 413-2100. Students are also encouraged to call the police tip line at (404) 413-3211 if they have any information about either of these two incidents.

M-Deck parking pass, and it was 200 dollars a semester, so that’s really expensive. But if we get a discounted rate that would be even better.”

Jamie Jenkins, a junior marketing major, says she would park there, but only if the free Turner Field lots were closed.

“I would if Turner Field were closed. I park there for free now, so obviously I wouldn’t pay if I didn’t have to. But if there were something going on over there and it were convenient, I might,” Jenkins said.

However, she thinks that parking at night over there might be a bit frightening. “Especially for people with night classes, I think they should probably have extra police and security cameras over there.”

Chris Shattuck | Signal

CAMPUS CRIME Library North

September 6

A report was filed for Theft. The complainant, a Non-GSU individual stated, at 7:00 a.m. he noticed two stainless steel doors were missing.

The case is being handled by Investigations.

Sparks Hall

A report was filed for Terroristic Threats. The complainant, a GSU faculty member stated, at 10:30 a.m. she felt threatened by emails she received from a student. The case is being handled by Investigations.

Aderhold Learning Center

A report was filed for Theft. The complainant, a GSU student stated, at 3:45 p.m. he noticed his text book was missing. The case is being handled by Investigations.

September 7

Decatur St./Park Place.

A report was filed for Robbery. The complainant, a GSU student stated, at 4:25 p.m. three unknown black males ran up behind her and snatched her Apple I-Pad. There were no injuries reported. The case is being handled by Investigations.

September 8

Aderhold Learning Center

Officers arrested a Non-GSU individual for Theft of Services. At 12:10 a.m. officers were advised by the manager of Landmark Diner that the individual refused to pay for the food he had ordered for him and his three guests which had already left the area. He was issued a C.T.W. and was arrested, processed and transported to Fulton County Jail.

General Classroom Building

A report was filed for Robbery by Sudden Snatching. The complainant, a GSU student stated, at 4:00 p.m. an unknown individual snatched her cellular phone from her lap. There were no injuries reported. The case is being handled by Investigations.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | NEWS | THE SIGNAL

Georgia State hires dean for School of Nursing and Health Professions Chris Shattuck News Editor Georgia State recently named its first dean for its newly formed Byrdline F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions. Effective next January, Margret C. Wilmoth, a professor of nursing at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will take over as the dean of the college.

“I am very excited to be appointed as the inaugural dean for the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions,” Wilmoth said to University Relations. “Georgia State University is embarking on a second century of growth and excellence and I am honored to lead this new school into the future.”

Margret has also said she has big plans for the future of the school and wants to work with President Becker to expand the role of the school of nursing and health

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“President Becker and I look forward to working with Dr. Wilmoth to advance the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions in keeping with the healthrelated goals of the university’s strategic plan,” Palm said.

Presently, the school offers undergraduate degrees in nursing, nutrition and respiratory therapy with seven other post-graduate degrees offered as well. She believes she can grow the school, even as the field of health care continues to change.

“This is a time of unprecedented opportunity for nursing and the health professions given the recent passage of the Affordable Care Act and the recent report by the Institute of Medicine on the Future of Nursing,” Wilmoth explained. “The school is structured for innovation in interprofessional education and collaborative research, and I look forward to leading our faculty in these endeavors.”

Wilmoth obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and received her doctorate in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She also has a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. She was also the first woman to command a medical brigade as a brigadier general with the U.S. Army Reserve.

Previously, Wilmoth has worked on staff at Emory University, the University of Delaware, Central Missouri State College and the University of Kansas. She is also involved with the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. Wilmoth is also interested in the field of psychosocial oncology and has an ongoing role with the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group at the National Cancer Institute.

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Study finds minority scholarship preference is a myth Omar Gamboa Daily Texan, U. Texas via UWIRE A recently published national study claims to debunk “the race myth” that minority students receive more scholarship assistance than Caucasian students.

The study, conducted by Fastweb.com and FinAid.org, shows a disparity between Caucasian and minority students’ chances at receiving private scholarships, according to publisher Mark Kantrowitz. The study states that almost $1.9 billion was awarded to white students for the 2007-2008 school year, whereas the combined total of assistance for all minorities was slightly in excess of $1 billion.

Although the national figures show an advantage for Caucasian students over minorities for private scholarships, that data is not going to cause a stir at U. Texas as the financial aid office said it does not take race into account when considering where to distribute student aid.

Tom Melecki, director of the

Office of Student Financial Services said UT doesn’t have access to a student’s race when awarding financial aid and scholarship money.

“We could probably find out the races of our students, but we simply don’t have the time to even look into it,” Melecki said. “Most of our financial aid is based entirely on need.”

He said minority students from poorer neighborhoods may add to the school’s diversity, but there isn’t an effective way of measuring their merit.

“The rich kid has a head start over the poor kid,” Melecki said. “In the end, they both make it, but the poor kid had to work harder to get there.”

UT biology junior Ken Nwankwo said he received no scholarship assistance for college, but he believes race should never be a factor for awarding scholarships.

“When bringing up race, I think it’s damned fair that I’m here, after my immigrant father worked hard for me to be here,” Nwankwo said.

“I’m blessed.”

UT liberal arts freshman Ethan Newman, a Caucasian student who

received more than $3,000 from public and private scholarships, said he was aware of the perception that minority students have an advantage in getting scholarships.

“I did already have a feeling about the truth [of the figures] from the beginning, but I still had this stigma,” Newman said. “I still felt like a disadvantage might be there.”

He said race should eventually not count in scholarship decisions. berkeley.edu “I’m not bitter but [other Caucasians] are. They’re angry they The Commons also has a branch of the MILE in it. didn’t get anything,” Newman said.

“They feel they need to be angry at library being open over the MILE >>mile continued from something, and the race issue may but that it was better than nothing. page 1 be it.”

“Here at the library, I can read a According to the study, “Whites sity to have a computer lab open that book [and study, but] I need a table. I Only” scholarships are sometimes may not get usage during the entire know the MILE has a lot of computcreated, because Caucasians report24-hours? Usage will probably have ers, but it can be really hard to just sit ed that they feel at some sort of disto be monitored because I highly down and write or read,” said Jones. advantage compared to minorities. doubt students will be in there at 4 “It is quiet, but if you’re not doing These types of scholarships tend to computer work, I think it could be a.m.,” said Lynn. be short-lived.

Lynn feels that instead of keep- a hindrance to some degree. Now if Melecki said that even if an oring the math lab on a 24-hour sched- it’s going to be open 24 hours, I think ganization wanted to offer a racially ule, more students would be benefit- that’s a good idea simply because the selective scholarship through UT, library closes at 12 [during finals].” ed if the library had these hours. his department would decline the Further details about this projIndeed, other students like Aloffer. lie ‘Al’ Jones, a junior nursing major, ect will be provided when more intended to agree with such sentiment formatio and said that they would prefer the

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Marta may not be smarter for students

will increase 35 percent, making it $61.

Buying a pass at Georgia State used to be an advantage because it sold MARTA passes The saying “a day late and a dollar to its students for half the price that it would short” is an understatement for the amount cost at a station, but now students are forced of fees Georgia State students are forced to to reach even further into their pockets. Alpay this semester. Aside from the increase though the discount price is still lower than of student activity fees and the 10 percent the regular price at MARTA train stations, it budget cut to the HOPE scholarship, Georgia seems that it should have been a better way State students now have to deal with the in- for Georgia State to handle the situation.

Another fee increase at Georgia State crease of MARTA transit fees. This madness brings the question of where student’s money has to stop.

Georgia State prides itself for being one is truly going? It’s hard to miss the new deof the best commuter schools, yet they are signs on the side of the panther shuttles and new tile on the making it harder cross walks for students to commute reason“This madness has to stop.” while walking to the MARTA ably.

Commutstation. Is that ers already had to adjust to the decrease in parking, providing what students are paying for, decorations?

Is Georgia State investing fees into emmerely 1,600 parking spots at Turner Field, and now- aside from the government in- bellishments on superficial items that on the creasing gas prices and making it more dif- surface seem to mean nothing to anyone? ficult for commuters to drive-students can’t The fees for school are already high enough, even depend on the transportation of a rea- but now students also have to shell out for their transportation just to get there. It seems sonably priced transit.

In 2008, the discount price of MARTA unethical to charge college students such a monthly passes for students was nearly $30. high price for transportation to a school that This was exceptional because the original is comprised of majority commuters and is price if bought from a MARTA train sta- centered in a city that revolves around this tion was $50. Less than three years later the public transportation. Now the hassle goes price increased nearly 10 percent, making both ways, Georgia State students can either the current price $41for students and $53for compete with 32,000 other students for a faculty and staff. This gradual price increase parking spot at Turner Field or spend their may seem reasonable, that is until November hard earnings on a once affordable public when the discount price for student’s passes transit.

Brittany Williams Online Editor

Georgia State is experiencing rapid expansion in Atlanta.

This along with an increasing student population has caused the university to leave its efforts to create a sustainable environment behind in the dust.

Even though the university is one of only two schools in the entire state to have a silver level membership with Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources, it still lacks a solid program to achieve greater sustainability.

In 2009, Georgia State only recycled a mere 326 tons of paper, cans and bottles compared to Georgia Institute of Technology’s 902 tons and Emory University’s 6,208 tons.

Even though Georgia State is considered a large commuter school, the university lacks a commute alternate program that compares with Georgia Tech’s trolleys and stingers that run on biodiesel and Emory’s Bike Emory program.

Even Georgia State’s new strategic plan, revealed earlier this year, did not call for any specific goals in enhancing the sustainability initiatives. Georgia State also lags behind other universities’ across Atlanta in introducing unique initiatives to tackle issues of sustainability, such as compositing food waste or creating green rooftops on new buildings.

The university needs to take measures to ensure adding green space and buildings on campus, look into options of providing organic and sustainable food in the cafeteria and educate the Georgia State community on how to incorporate sustainability in everyday life.

As Georgia State strives to compete with other research universities in the realm of academics and student life, the university should also strive to attain to a greater level of sustainability.

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Letter To The Editor To Whom It May Concern: Transportation in metro Atlanta is an issue that riles both sides of the political fence.

Though the core causes of frustration are well agreed upon, the contention over a solution has everyone’s wheels spinning. With public comment on the Transportation Investment Act’s fund allocation ramping up, the battle of winning over the opposition is taking the forefront.

The proposed 1 percent sales tax increase, as the backbone of the TIA, has fiscal conservatives at the top of the opposition list.

Before a categorical rejection is tendered, those opposing the tax should consider how well it comports with goals and policies of fiscal conservatism.

As the deficit approaches the crosshairs of the House and the 2012 campaign gains momentum, federal spending is becoming more heavily scrutinized. Despite the list of categories being extensive, large expenditures are made on federal highways.

It is through a blending of the commerce and the spending powers that Congress has its strongest grasp on intrastate issues. As a condition of receiving federal highway dollars, states are required to implement various federal programs. Many of these programs are considered abhorrent to fiscal conservatives,

and the TIA offers an avenue to circumscribe needed adoption of more programs.

The TIA’s total projected outlay is close to $7 billion, yet less than 12 percent would be federally funded. By becoming less reliant on federal aid, the state as a whole will have greater freedom to govern locally. This would allow more freedom for the state and municipalities alike to focus on what Georgians need, rather than instituting unpopular programs tied to federal funding.

State self-sustainability has gained traction in recent years, and local support of the transportation infrastructure is a key beginning to that end. Aside from decreasing reliance on federal highway dollars, the TIA’s funding structure is well adapted to fiscal conservative ideals of tax structure.

Rather than utilizing unpopular sources such as capital gains, income or ad valorem taxes, the TIA’s sales tax funding should not offend the opposition. Instead, it should be embraced as functional and rational legislation. Previous initiatives for other projects have floundered because their creators did not recognize the preference of correlated taxes. Attempts to increase taxes for purposes unrelated to the subject matter are always met with vehement opposition by conservatives.

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THE SIGNAL | opinions | Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Continued on from previous page type but in impact. Where correlation between motor vehicles and trauma care is arguably positive, the proposed tax on motor vehicle registration to support trauma care failed to win support in the General Assembly. On the other hand, the relationship of purchasing goods and services in the metro area and utilization of the metro area’s transportation infrastructure is inarguably direct.

Because of this direct correlation, the TIA’s funding structure is well tailored to its impact: making

travel within the metro area better, safer and faster for those who purchase goods and services within.

Therefore, a fundamental tenant of fiscal conservative taxation is well preserved; only those taking the benefits are bearing the burden of supporting them.

Recognition of the need to overhaul metro Atlanta’s transportation infrastructure is virtually unanimous. Those content with the status quo are members of a seemingly disconnected minority. With the

Generally Assembly’s passage of the TIA, the primary focus has rightfully become funding rather than need.

The funding structure strikes an optimal balance between tax burden and taxpayer benefit. Moreover, it caters to the growing desire to decrease reliance on federal aid. Regardless of location within the political spectrum’s scatter plot, all of metro Atlanta’s residents should be excited about the TIA and the growth opportunities it brings to the table.

Sincerely, Matthew Littlefield Juris Doctor Candidate, Georgia State College of Law

The NCAA should alter archaic amateurism rules

is a violation for student-athletes to receive endorsements or gifts from companies or boosters based on their athletic abilities. The NCAA With college football season in even places a cap of $2,000 for yearly full swing, Division I-A athletic prowages that student-athletes can earn grams are spending their Saturdays for employment during the calendar reeling in trucks of cash. However, year. most athletes who put their bodies Sometimes, they even govern in harm’s way to entertain fans can’t wages and rewards earned off colletouch a dime of the money they help giate fields. In 2004, Jeremy Bloom, earn. a junior receiver at Colorado, was While, the NFL and NBA have forced to choose between keepwithstood lockouts that sought to ing his collegiate eligibility and redecrease player salaries, the debate ceiving endorsement in college sports remoney he needed to volves around increasing the compensation “The only scandal should be the train for the 2006 Winter Olympics. for student-athletes.

Bloom chose the WinIt’s not a coincidence NCAA’s rules on amateurism.” ter Olympics and was that the only two major professional sports that bar players gal transaction. Within the NCAA’s forced to relinquish his collegiate from joining the professional ranks domain, it was the scandal that cost scholarship.

The NCAA should follow the straight out of high school are colle- Pryor his collegiate career. 2010 Heisman winner, Cam Newton is still change instituted by the Olympics. giate revenue sports.

Despite the millions of dol- under investigation by the NCAA for For much of its history, the Olymlars athletic programs collect from allegedly receiving $180,000, which pic Games was a purist competition their revenue sports, basketball and was then used to repair his father’s strictly for amateur athletes. In 1912, legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was football, they cannot pay its student- dilapidated church.

The NCAA shouldn’t be wast- stripped of two gold medals in an oldathletes.

The first reason for this is Title ing resources on the enforcement of fashioned “scandal” that involved IX’s passage. This states that every tattoos, meals or monetary gifts for Thorpe previously taking $25,000 to male and female collegiate athlete student-athletes. They should have play minor league baseball. It wasn’t on a Division I college campus would the ability to profit from their mar- until 1988 that the Olympic Commithave to be paid. Second, the wide- ketability in the same way music ma- tee rid itself of the last of its amateurspread myth that major athletic pro- jor Ludacris did when he signed with ism rules that barred professionals from competing. grams make millions for their uni- a major label while at Georgia State.

Likewise, legalizing extra benThe only scandal should be the versities is partially false.

The majority of athletic depart- NCAA’s rules on amateurism. After efits from boosters and opening the ments actually lose money. In 2010, retiring, Walter Byers, the NCAA’s floodgates of endorsements won’t only 22 of 120 athletic departments first Executive Director railed against change the purity of college athletmade a profit. Despite the exorbi- the system he once oversaw and told ics. Student-athletes will still have to tant profits that most revenue sports Time Magazine, “The coaches own earn a minimum grade point average produce, most of it is used to fund the athletes’ feet, the colleges own to remain eligible and won’t receive scholarships and expenses for non- the athletes’ bodies and the supervi- checks from universities. Most imsors retain the large rewards. That is portantly, it will still be entertaining. revenue sports.

University funds shouldn’t be not appropriate at this time of high Every student-athlete won’t earn the same off the field but that’s preparaused to pay athletes, but the NCAA dollars.”

Under current NCAA rules, it tion for the real world. should allow them to accept enD.J. Dunson Associate Sports Editor

dorsement money and any other benefits that are related to their athletic abilities. The NCAA and its institutions are capitalist on every level except regarding their rules on student-athlete compensation. It’s time for that to change.

Last fall, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four teammates were suspended for trading their own game memorabilia, including Big Ten championship rings and jerseys for tattoos. In the world outside the NCAA’s realm, it would be a le-

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Possible USPS shutdown means more than less presents on Holidays Chase Doerr

It looks like students may have to live without their Christmas care packages this upcoming winter. This isn’t because their mother doesn’t love them anymore, it’s because the U. S. Postal Service may soon be forced to shut down.

If Congress doesn’t step in to help make the $5.5 billion payment the U.S. Postal Service owes this month, the agency will default and have to close down this winter.

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe is meeting with Congress to ask for help in stabilizing finances.

Even if the U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service is out of According to the New York Times, plans for cutting costs include elimi- money because contracts with union does stay afloat after the massive nating Saturday mail delivery, closing employees have their wages taking layoffs and cutbacks, it doesn’t mean 3,700 post offices and laying off over up 80 percent of the agency’s ex- their problems are over. The best of penses, whereas competitors United times for the U.S. Parcel Service are 120,000 employees.

None of the previous details Parcel Service and FedEx employees’ behind them and saving the agency now would only prolong sound pretty at all; howthe inevitable. ever, I’m not surprised the Some may argue U.S. Postal Service is forced “With the invention of email and text to face these extreme mea- messaging, sending actual mail to actual what a disgrace it would be to allow the historic sures. mailboxes has become unnecessary.” post office, which was creWith the invention of ated by founding father email and text messaging, Benjamin Franklin in 1775 nearly a sending actual mail to actual mail- wages take up less than half of that.

The union that U.S. Postal Ser- year before our country’s Declaration boxes has become unnecessary. It’s not efficient to write out, stamp and vice employees join also negotiated of Independence, to die.

However, the growing concern drop our mail into a physical mailbox no layoff clauses, only making the when we can instantly send messages situation messier. When Donahoe of our current national debt will through the Web. Not to mention it goes to Congress, he will not only ask make it hard for Donahoe to win the makes avoiding the annoying price of for more money, but he will also ask financial support the U.S. Postal Service needs to survive from Congress. to lift the no layoff clause. stamps possible.

The U.S. Postal Service can look to other avenues to help cover their expenses. They can try to get the rights to delivering beer and wine, or even allow commercial advertising on their trucks.

While these are riveting ideas at bringing in more revenue, they are still not the end to all of our answers.

Come wintertime I do hope the U.S. Postal Service is still around. I don’t want to see a vital part of our nation’s history just fade away, along with the thousands of jobs.

If this does happen I won’t be surprised. With the speedy progression of technology, the old will eventually replace the new. I won’t miss the taste of envelope glue either.

Quitting — the most selfless decision you can make ties like cleft lip and palate. Smoking also puts mother and baby at risk of complications in other ways, such as increasing the risk of a placental abruption — where the placenta peels away from the uterine wall before deIn medical school, one of the livery, preventing the baby from getfirst lessons we are taught when ting enough oxygen and also putting learning to interview patients is how the mother at risk for major blood to be an active listener. We are taught loss — and even indifferent ways of asking creasing the risk of open-ended questions, having a stillbirth. how to ask sensitive “I do not think parents who smoke underThe risk for questions in a kind and stand that the decision to continue smoking is respectful manner, how no longer one they are making for themselves children born to mothers and famito talk to patients fac— it is a decision they have made for their ing a difficult diagnosis, children as well, children who are too young to lies who smoke continues as they and how to broach the even know what a cigarette does.” grow. The new topic of quitting with patients addicted to alcohol, drugs or smoking, to help prevent you from FDA warning labels show that babies smoking. Throughout years of medi- buying the boxes of harm. The Unit- are at an increasing risk of Sudden cal school we are given most of the ed Kingdom uses a similar tactic for Infant Death Syndrome. In addition tools we would need to handle diffi- helping you avoid cigarettes. There, to that, a study recently published in cult situations with our patients, but cigarette company labels are dwarfed the journal Pediatrics showed that like a carpenter starting his first day in size by large warnings, remind- one-third of all children in America at work, just knowing what the tools ing shoppers that “Smoking kills,” or live in homes with a smoker, and are is no substitute for experience. that “Smoking when pregnant harms about 56 percent of those children, between the ages of 3 and 11 years old, One situation which still frustrates your baby.”

The latter message is the one have detectable levels of the chemime and which no amount of classroom teaching could have prepared that disappoints me the most when it cal cotinine, a breakdown product me for, is discussing smoking cessa- does not reach consumers: smoking of nicotine, in their blood. These harms your baby. The baby of a moth- children were more likely than their tion with women who are pregnant.

Cigarette smoking has been er who smokes is at risk of being born peers who do not live in homes with a hot topic in the news recently, too early, being a low birth weight a smoker to suffer from recurrent namely because of the changes the baby and having certain deformi- ear infections and chest colds. This Rauda Tellawi

Food and Drug Administration plans to make to the warning labels on cigarette boxes. The new warnings, scheduled to appear on boxes as soon as September 2012, use graphic images of a person with oral cancer, another having a stroke or heart attack and even a person who has passed away from the long term effects of

consequently leads to children missing more days of school and parents taking time off from their own jobs to take care of their children at home.

This brings me back to the issue of sitting in a room with a patient who is pregnant and smoking, or is already a mother who smokes. I do not think parents who smoke understand that the decision to continue smok-

ing is no longer one they are making for themselves — it is a decision they have made for their children as well, children who are too young to even know what a cigarette does. I do not know how effective the new FDA labels will be, but I do know that educating parents about the far–reaching effects of their decisions is a step in the right direction.

Continued on from previous page The original intention of the NCAA’s policy on “impermissible benefits” is to prevent larger schools from gaining a competitive advantage in recruiting. However, there is already an institutionalized competitive imbalance in college athlet-

ics between majors and mid-majors.

Schools that have the best facilities and exposure already secure the top athletes.

College football increased the divide with the creation of the Bowl Championship Series, which invites

major conference champions to play in the most lucrative bowl games. It’s time for the NCAA to even the playing field, redefine amateurism and get rid of its senseless suppression of student-athlete earnings.

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Georgia State heads to Jacksonville State for rematch Dylan Rice Staff Writer Georgia State (1-1) will look to rebound from their loss to Old Dominion, as they hit the road for the first time this year and take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-1) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

JSU defeated the Panthers 34-27 in overtime last season after a controversial call took away a game-tying touchdown pass from Georgia State.

After JSU scored on their first possession of overtime play, Kelton Hill threw a fourth down pass to Arthur Williams to seemingly tie it up. The ref signaled touchdown, the crowd went crazy, but the call was soon changed to out of bounds, and the Panthers were on the losing end of a Georgia Dome thriller.

With this bitter defeat still on Georgia State’s mind, they’ll look to settle the score this time around.

JSU will not be entering the matchup at full strength. Senior quarterback Marques Ivory, a Georgia native, broke his fibula in their season opening victory over Tennessee-Martin and has since undergone surgery.

Sophomore Coty Blanchard, the 2010 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, stepped into the

starting spot last weekend and threw for 164 yards and a pick on 13-23 passing in a 38-17 loss to Chattanooga.

Georgia State will have its own questions to deal with at the quarterback position. Both Bo Schlechter and Drew Little struggled in their 4017 loss to Old Dominion.

Little was solid against JSU last season with 227 yards through the air, but zero touchdowns.

Neither team found much success on either side of the football last weekend and both will be looking to improve across the board.

JSU gave up 508 yards of total offense to Chattanooga, and Georgia State gave up 277 rushing yards to ODU. Georgia State ran for only 85 yards, and JSU faired even worse, collecting a feeble 55 yards on the ground.

If Georgia State wants to get their season back on track against a weakened opponent, they’ll need to exhibit more focus on the field in order to cut down on penalties (They had nearly 100 yards of them last weekend), protect the football and exploit their opponent’s deficiencies, some of which are eerily similar to their own.

By Dylan Rice Staff Writer

0) at home 40-17 in what was a sloppy performance from both teams.

“It’s obvious that what happened today was a failure of leadership by all of us. I’ve seldom felt better about preparation, and I’ve seldom been more disappointed with

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Georgia State allowed the ODU Monarchs to run for 277 yards last weekend

Panthers overwhelmed by mistakes in a 40-17 loss to Old Dominion

The Georgia State Panthers (1-1) were plagued by turnovers and penalties and was overwhelmed on defense as they fell to Old Dominion (2-

a result,” said Head Coach Bill Curry.

The Old Dominion offense ran all over the Georgia State defense as they netted 277 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Meanwhile Georgia State couldn’t get it’s own run game going,

and couldn’t even reach triple digits in yardage, although running backs Donald Russell and Travis Evans each had a touchdown to their credit.

Bo Schlechter didn’t show any signs of the quarterbacking skills that earned him FCS Independent Player

of the Week honors last week, and failed to find a rhythm.

It was a bad omen of things to come when early in the game he had to change from his usual No. 12 jersey Continued on next page

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Miscues on offense and special teams doomed the Panthers throughout the game.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | sports | THE SIGNAL

Women place first at Auburn Invitational

Tiffanie Smith Staff Writer

The Women’s cross country team earned first place Friday at the Auburn Invitational, while the men finished third.

Besides the host, Auburn, competitors included Florida State, Southern Miss., West Georgia, Troy, Kennesaw State, University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama State, SE Louisiana and Samford.

The women led the pack with a score of 72, just beating Samford’s 74 and Auburn’s 75. Freshman Hannah Stefanoff and junior Katherine Showalter both had another good showing, and looked improved from their last invitational at UGA. Head Coach Chris England was pleased with the women’s performance.

“The women ran hard from the start and held on for the win,” England told Athletics. “For the women to earn the victory was a pleasant surprise.”

CAA Runner of the Week freshmen Hannah Stefanoff, who was also

a top runner at this event, finished sixth at the invitational with a time of 14:57.90 in the 4k. Stefanoff also led the women’s team at the UGA invitational.

Showalter finished tenth overall, and second on the team, while Bishop finished 13th overall and third on the team with a time of 15:25.7. This was Bishop’s first meet of the season.

Seniors Zanny Anderson and Kacee Houle, the women’s captains, made fourth and fifth, placing them in the top 25 overall.

“A lot of credit goes to our four team captains, England told Athletics. They’ve provided the team with strong leadership and motivated everyone to continue working hard.”

On the men’s side, captains Tyler Tomy and Chris Harper were second and third for the team and placed in the top 20 overall.

Sophomore Valentin Poncelet finished sixth with a time of 19:32.6 in the 6k at the meet, leading the team. Freshman Austin Boetje finished fourth on the team with a time of 20:59.4, placing him 24th overall for his first collegiate meet.

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Women’s Cross Country heads into GSU Invitational riding first and third place finishes at SEC school invitationals.

Poncelet once again led the men’s team as their top finisher.

England still sees room for improvement.

“The men were much improved from last week, and I expect to see

continued improvement through the rest of the season,” England told Athletics.

The men scored 79, while Kennesaw placed at second with a score of 59, and Auburn won with a score

of 30.

Georgia State returns home to Nash Farm Battlefield in Hampton, Ga. for the GSU Invitational this Saturday at 9 a.m.

Volleyball comes up short at Cowgirl Invitational Zakkiyya Anderson Staff Writer The Georgia State Panthers went 0-3 this weekend in the University of Wyoming Cowgirl Invitational.

Injuries plagued the Panthers with a total of eight players missing at one point this weekend.

Senior Vineece Verdun returned to the court as the ladies headed to Wyoming for the first time in school history.

The Panthers faced off against

Idaho State, Illinois State and Wyoming this weekend.

In their first match against Idaho State, the Panthers fought hard in the final two sets by taking the Bengals into extra points, but overall could not get the momentum to hold on to the match.

Kaylee McGrew, who has played tremendously to start the season, boasted 26 assists in the match. Muki Kangwa, senior from Fort Myers, Florida, killed the ball a total of 13 times in the defeat.

The Panthers were also unsuc-

cessful in their second match in their Cowgirl Invitational.

In a sweep by the Wyoming Cowgirls, the Panthers lost sets 25-15, 25-19 and 28-26.

Verdun, along with Jamie Freeman, recorded double-digit kills in the loss. Recently off of injured reserve, Verdun killed the ball 14 times, while Freeman followed closely behind wit 12.

With nine of her kills in the third set of the match, Verdun and the Panthers threatened to dominate the set; however the ladies could not

capitalize on their 17-9 lead.

Nevena Peeva, who has taken the place of the injured defensive specialist Emily Averbeck, led the team with 10 digs.

The Panthers celebrated their only set win of the invitational in the final game against the Illinois State Redbirds. Georgia State defeated Illinois State 25-22 in the third set, but ultimately lost 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20 in the other three sets.

Kangwa ended the weekend with 34 kills, and Verdun and Freeman left the invitational with 27

each.

Georgia State (4-6) will look to break the four- game- losing streak as they face Mercer (1-8) in Macon, GA. this week.

Mercer played in the Georgia Tech Regency Suites Invitational where they were swept by both Samford and Georgia Tech. The Bears have only won one home match, Norfolk State, and will look to improve their home record Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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The Panthers have not won a game since the Jacksonville State matchup Sept. 2nd

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THE SIGNAL | NEWS | Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Continued on from page 9 to No. 15 after a uniform malfunction, and he soon found his jersey as not the only thing being replaced as he was replaced by last year’s starter Drew Little towards the end of the third quarter.

Schlechter never looked comfortable under center and seldom had room to

breathe as he was sacked four times by Old Dominion’s vicious defensive line.

Schlechter ended his day 9 of 27 for 147 yards with no touchdowns and a pick, but Little didn’t offer Georgia State any improvement.

Little, who scorched Old Dominion for 414 yards in a losing effort

last season, couldn’t find a solution to Old Dominion defense this go round, as he threw two interceptions and failed to achieve a 50% completion rate.

Neither quarterback could orchestrate a scoring drive in the second half and Georgia State was shutout for the last 30 minutes of regulation.

Old Dominion’s despite jumping to an early 6-0 lead presented Geor-

gia State with plenty of opportunities to gain some momentum and get back in the mix of things.

A fumble by Old Dominion’s Antonio Vaughn on a punt return allowed Georgia State to get on the board with a 26-yard field goal in the first quarter.

Another first quarter Old Dominion fumble recovered by Demazio Skelton and taken 93 yards set

up a 4-yard touchdown run by Russell.

Yet, every time the momentum started to shift in Georgia States favor a mental error would soon eliminate it in an instant.

Whether a blocked punt, there were two, or one of Georgia State’s seven penalties for 98 yards (compare that to their 85 rushing yards), field position and any

glimpse of taking control of the game was being destroyed left and right.

Old Dominion was far from perfect, they had six penalties of their own for 52 yards, but they were able to do what Georgia State could not, capitalize on their opponent’s mistakes.

“I would love to play a good game against Old Dominion someday, but we seem to save our

worst for Old Dominion.

So hat’s off to a good job by that team,” said Curry.

Georgia State will be seeing a lot more of Old Dominion over the coming seasons as they join them in the Colonial Athletic Association next year. Georgia State will look to bounce back on the road next Saturday at 3:30 when they head to Alabama to take on Jacksonville State.

Men’s soccer mounts late comeback over Mercer

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Sophomore Stephen McGill scored a penalty kick in the 85th minute to give Georgia State the go-ahead goal

into the back of the net to give the Panthers a 2-1 D.J. Dunson Associate Sports Editor lead with 5:18 remaining.

The Panthers also won Trailing 1-0 in the the battle for shots-on76th minute, men’s soc- goal, 6-3.

Mercer sophomore, cer mounted another furious comeback last Fri- Ehjayson Henry scored day, and emerged with a the first goal of the night scintillating 2-1 victory by burying a shot past Georgia State goalkeeper, over rival Mercer.

The Panthers out- Vincent Foermer, into the shot Mercer, 14-7 in a right side of the net in the physical match that end- 37th minute. In the 64th ed with sophomore mid- minute, an errant shot fielder, Stephen McGill by junior Joey Heavner drilling a penalty kick sailed just over an open

Georgia State net.

It wasn’t until the 76th minute that senior forward, Ayokunle Lumpkin went airborne to head a sailing free kick from Eric Lawrence past Mercer goalkeeper, Greg Ranjitsingh, to tie the score at one. It was the second straight game that Lawrence earned an assist off a free kick.

In the 85th minute, McGill tried the same but was taken down in the box to force the penalty

kick. The ensuing and decisive goal from McGill was his first of the season.

“I was watching the keeper, he started to go right early so I knew the whole other side was open,” McGill told Georgia State Athletics.

Foermer made two saves to pick up the win, while Ranjitsingh made four saves in a losing effort.

“It was a battle; Mercer always plays very, very hard,” GSU head

coach Brett Surrency told Athletics. “In the second half, the boys kept battling. As far as energy and soccer being played, I think it’s the best we’ve done all season.”

It was another classic match between the Panthers and their instate rivals, who also played Georgia State to a 2-2 tie in an exhibition match last season. However, it was also the second late game flurry by the Panthers of the week,

who have yet to score a first period goal through four matches this season.

It began on Monday, Sept. 5, the Panthers shutout the Presbyterian Blue Hose 3-0, but were held scoreless for the first 81 minutes. Junior Peter Vania headed in the match’s first goal on a free kick taken by Eric Lawrence. Junior midfielder Yasser Majluf and sophomore forward Evan Scott each scored unassisted goals in the waning

minutes for their firsts of the season. Majluf, who had a shot bounce off the crossbar in the 27th minute, got around his defender and booted a shot into the right side of the net.

Scott also scampered past his defender to score the game’s final goal with 15 seconds remaining.

Georgia State returns to the pitch on Friday, Sept.

16 for a match against Florida Atlantic.

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DJ Dunson Associate Sports Editor

Back to football

Saakib Zafrani Sports Editor

After a tumultuous off-season, and the possibility of missing part of the regular season, the owners and players finally put aside their differences to come to an agreement that would keep the NFL going for another decade.

Now, it’s back to football, and week one is in the books. Would you have guessed that Peyton Manning wouldn’t

start, and could be out for up to two months? Yeah? Well then you also would’ve guessed that Cam Newton would throw for 422 yards in his rookie debut. Perhaps you would’ve foreseen the Buffalo Bills putting up a 40-burger on last year’s darling Kansas City Chiefs. Did you pick Baltimore to put up 35 points against the Pittsburgh Steelers suffocating defense? You certainly saw the Atlanta Falcons, with their vaunted offense, only scoring 12 points against Da Bears. Then it probably didn’t come as a surprise that Donovan McNabb only threw for 39 yards in his Vikings debut, and Rex Grossman threw for 305 and led the Washington Redskins to victory over the New York Giants.

Yes. It’s back to football, and another season is off and running. Below are predictions for each team in the NFL by your very own Signal Sports Editors.

NFC NORTH

Green Bay Packers

Outlook: Repeat contenders Record: 14-2 Key to Success: Consistency in secondary Playmaker: Aaron Rodgers

Chicago Bears

Outlook: Playoff contender Record: 10-6 Key to Success: Keeping Jay Cutler upright Playmaker: Julius Peppers

Detroit Lions

Outlook: Playoffs Record: 10-6 Key to Success: Healthy Stafford Playmaker: Calvin “Megatron” Johnson

Minnesota Vikings

Outlook: Pondering the future Record: 8-8 Key to Success: McNabb regaining his form Playmaker: Adrian Peterson

NFC SOUTH

New Orleans Saints

Outlook: First round bye Record: 13-3 Key to Success: Balance between run and pass Playmaker: Drew Brees

Carolina Panthers

Outlook: Future Record: 6-10 Key to Success: Developing Cam Newton Playmaker: Cam Newton

Atlanta Falcons

Outlook: Wild card Record: 11-5 Key to Success: Secondary Playmaker: Matt Ryan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Outlook: Outside looking in Record: 8-8 Key to Success: Improving young defense Playmaker: Josh Freeman

NFC EAST

Philadelphia Eagles:

Dallas Cowboys:

New York Giants:

Washington Redskins:

Outlook: Super Bowl or bust Record: 12-4 Key to Success: Putting together the pieces Playmaker: Michael Vick

Outlook: Bleak Record: 7-9 Key to Success: Cutting down on the drama Playmaker: Hakeem Nicks

Outlook: Playoff contender Record: 11-5 Key to Success: Rob Ryan’s defense Playmaker: DeMarcus Ware Outlook: No. 1 pick 2012 Record: 4-12 Key to Success: Other bad teams win Playmaker: Andrew Luck

NFC WEST

St. Louis Rams

Outlook: Playoff contenders Record: 9-7 Key to Success: Finishing above .500 in the West Playmaker: Sam Bradford

San Francisco 49ers

Outlook: See Washington Redskins Record: 5-11 Key to Success: Stanford reunion Playmaker: Frank Gore

Arizona Cardinals

Outlook: Playoff contenders Record: 9-7 Key to Success: Kolb living up to his contract Playmaker: Larry Fitzgerald

Seattle Seahawks

Outlook: Playoff contenders Record: 7-9 Key to Success: Tarvaris Jackson clicking with the offense Playmaker: Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers

Outlook: Super Bowl contenders Record: 13-3 Key to Success: Joe Flacco finding his clutch gene Playmaker: Ed Reed

Outlook: Backseat to Baltimore Record: 11-5 Key to Success: Protecting Ben Roethlisberger from injury.

Playmaker: Troy Polamalu

Outlook: Sleeper Record: 8-8 Key to Success: Defensive play calling Playmaker: Peyton Hillis

Outlook: Bottom feeders Record: 4-12 Key to Season: staying out of prison (Cedric Benson) Playmaker: AJ Green

Cleveland Browns

Cincinnati Bengals

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

Outlook: First playoff appearance Record: 11-5 Key to Success: Win the division Playmaker: Andre Johnson

Tennessee Titans

Outlook: Rebuilding Record:6-10 Key to Success: Developing Jake Locker for the future.

Playmaker: Chris Johnson

Indianapolis Colts

Outlook: Playoffs! Don’t talk about playoffs!

Record: 8-8 Key to Success: Peyton Manning’s nerve rehabilitation.

Playmaker: Peyton Manning’s surgeon

Jacksonville Jaguars

Outlook: Los Angeles Record: 6-10 Key to Success: Getting fans to care.

Playmaker: Maurice Jones Drew

AFC EAST

New England Patriots

Outlook: Super Bowl contender Record: 12-4 Key to Success: Re-establishing Albert Haynesworth as a dominant force.

Playmaker: Bill Belichick

Buffalo Bills

Outlook: Sleeper Record: 7-9 Key to Success: Consistency on defense Playmaker: Ryan Fitzpatrick

New York Jets

Outlook: Super Bowl or bust Record: 11-5 Key to Success: Sanchez being consistent Playmaker: Revis Island

Miami Dolphins

Outlook: Rebuilding Record: 6-10 Key to Success: Stability at quarterback Playmaker: Brandon Marshall

AFC WEST

San Diego Chargers Outlook: Super Bowl contender Record: 13-3 Key to Success: Avoiding turnovers Playmaker: Philip Rivers

Kansas City Chiefs

Outlook: Rebuilding Record:8-8 Key to Success: Consistency from Matt Cassell Playmaker: Jamaal Charles

Oakland Raiders

Outlook: Rebuilding Record:7-9 Key to Success: Replacing Al Davis Playmaker: Darren McFadden

Denver Broncos

Outlook: Bottom of AFC West.

Record: 5-11 Key to Success: Getting John Elway out of the front office and back under center.

Playmaker: NOT Tim Tebow

These predictions are the opinions of Saakib Zafrani and DJ Dunson. They do not reflect the opinion of The Signal staff.

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Women’s Soccer gets first win Sports Calendar against Georgia Southern THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Volleyball vs. SC State // Springhill Suites Invitational Statesboro, Ga. // 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Volleyball vs. Presbyterian// Springhill Suites Invitational Statesboro, Ga. // Noon

Women’s Soccer @ UNC-Asheville Asheville, NC // 4 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. Florida Atlantic Panthersville // 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

Cross Country // GSU Invitational Hampton, Ga. // 9 a.m.

Volleyball vs. Ohio // Springhill Suites Invitational Statesboro, Ga. // 11 a.m.

Football @ Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala. // 3:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Georgia Southern // Springhill Suites Invitational Statesboro, Ga. // 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

Men’s Soccer vs. Florida International Panthersville // Noon

Women’s Soccer vs. Gardner Webb Panthersville // 3:00 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 19

Women’s Golf // Golfweek Conference Challenge Vail, Colo. // All day

TUESDAY, SEpT. 20

Women’s Golf // Golfweek Conference Challenge Vail, Colo. // All day

Volleyball @ Kennesaw State Kennesaw, Ga. // 7:30 p.m.

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Alison Gonzalez scored the go-ahead goal to give the women their first win of the season.

Saakib Zafrani Sports Editor Women’s soccer notched their first line in the “W” column for the season last Friday against in-state rival Georgia Southern with a score of 2-1.

Georgia State got on the board early as Sophomore Jewel Evans took the ball to the right of the box and rifled a shot at a tough angle towards the Eagle’s goalkeeper. The keeper spilled the shot and the ball was deflected into the goal by an Eagle defender attempting to clear the shot.

The Panthers took the lead less than five minutes into the game.

Redshirt Sophomore, Rebecca Ingram, filling in

for a recovering Kellianne Collins, could not keep the clean sheet for the first half, as Eagle Alex Murphy took a shot from outside of the 18-yard-box that found the back of the net just two minutes before halftime.

Ingram would prove invaluable in the second half.

“I thought we played extremely well for about 25 minutes in the first half,” Head coach Domenic Martelli said. “Then we made a couple of changes that made us a little haphazard at times.”

The two teams went into the half level, and a new game of soccer began in the second. Georgia State looked sloppy for the first 10 minutes, and in the eighth, they conceded a penalty kick, the kiss of

death for a backup goal keeper, and a heartbreaker for a team looking for their first win. Eagle Carlee Storey stepped up for the shot, chose her spot and went to the right. Ingram dove and stopped the shot before it crossed the line. Momentum: Georgia State.

“Rebecca has been tremendous since she came in for injured Kellianne,” Martelli said. “She has given us consistency and done well. The best thing about that save was that now I think she feels that everything she’s doing is a direct help to the team.”

The Panthers were relentless for the remainder of the half, dominating possession and passing at will in the Eagles’ defen-

sive third. In the 62nd minute, sophomore Alyssia Feronti sent in a ball form the corner and sophomore transfer Alison Gonzalez hit it just past the goalkeeper to give the Panthers the go-ahead goal.

Georgia State forced eight corners during the affair and didn’t concede a single one.

Martelli attributed the win to better organization.

“It feels great to get a win,” he said. “Overall, we played better and were much more organized on the field, playing as a unit.

We made a few changes in our system throughout the game that gave us a bit of a lift and also gave us the consistency that we needed to solidify the win.”

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Rebecca Ingram dives to save a penalty kick and keep the score level.

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EDITOR Brooke Marshall

signalentertainment@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT www.gsusignal.com/entertainment

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Paul DeMerritt

Betsey Johnson’s flirty new fall styles Judy KiM Photography Editor Dark colors, black, cut-outs and flounce meet a huge splash of bright hot pink: That’s the best way to describe the Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 Fashion Collection, or at least the inspiration for the playful and flirty dresses that are now part of the company’s collection.

On Sept. 6, the W Buckhead hosted Betsey Johnson’s Super-Cala-Fashion-istic Fall 2011 Fashion Event.

The event became so crowded that some fashionistas were even turned away, and

seating was limited to the point where many patrons were forced to stand for the entire show.

Despite technical difficulties — faulty microphones and lighting, an overcrowded venue and a runway so small and shaky that two models actually fell while making their way down the runway — as well as the two cute, fun dancers who entertained the crowd halfway through the show, the highlights of the fashion event were the clothes themselves. Cute and celebratory, they’re the kind of thing you’d feel right at home in at your birthday party.

From tutus to off-the-shoulder sweatshirts to intricate cutouts, Betsey Johnson’s new line features cute, flirty clothes dressed up with a splash of vibrant color.

Judy Kim | The Signal

Bucky Larson: more than meets the eye Jocelyn Crawley Staff Writer You wouldn’t expect Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star — a movie about a young man who decides to pursue a career in adult films after discovering his parents were once porn stars — to provide a fresh perspective on sexuality. If anything, it seems like it would fall into the category of films like 40 Days and 40 Nights: no discernable plot, just a few cheap gags about, erm, bumping uglies or playing five-onone, so to speak.

But Bucky Larson is actually a bit more mature than you might think.

The film tells a coming-of-age story of sorts, followings the mental and moral growth of the protagonist, played by comedian Nick Swardson (Grandma’s Boy).

“We don’t tap into the filthiness,” Swardson said in a college conference call with The Signal.

Swardson said that although some of his fans had reservations about the role, others understood that he has a history of playing extreme

characters. That said, Bucky Larson is actually fairly naïve, even G-rated — someone Swardson said he personally doesn’t have much in common with.

“I don’t own a sweater vest,” he said.

Although the background and evolution of Swardson’s character is certainly intriguing, his own life warrants examination too A fan of comedians including Charlie Chaplin and Woody Allen, Swardson began his own career in entertainment after completing high school. In addition to a recurring role on Comedy Central’s “Reno 911!”, Swardson’s filmography includes Almost Famous, House Bunny and Just Go With It. With an all-star cast, including Christina Ricci (Sleepy Hollow), Stephen Dorff (Blade) and Don Johnson (“Miami Vice”), as well as writing courtesy of comedy legend Adam Sandler, the film is sure to resonate with audiences — despite its potentially questionable content.

“I’m proud of the final product,” Swardson said. “It’s the weirdest romantic comedy you’ll see in your life.”

Sony Pictures Publicity Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star tells the story of a naïve young man who decides to enter the world of pornography in order to follow in his parents’ footsteps.

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Starfucker on music, near-death experiences Paul DeMerritt die. But it also doesn’t have to be Associate Entertainment Editor this demented, dark thing, it can be something that’s inspiring and It speaks to the versatility of it helps me take life not for granted Starfucker that lead songwriter and all that nonsense. I’m not sure Josh Hodges can manage to have why the difference is, I was maybe a coherent conversation with me just watching more sci-fi and readafter nearly dying in a car wreck. ing more end-of-the-world type When I contact Hodges, he tells books.

Why have you decided to me that the band just narrowly avoided flipping over their van, incorporate so many Alan Watts and they’re stopped at a gas sta- recordings into your music?

Josh: I love that dude. I just tion to recuperate. I offer to call back later, but he insists I go ahead feel like he’s kind of fun and playful. It’s not that deep necessarily. anyway.

This is a good metaphor for Going back to the first album, I why I love Starfucker. Ever since was listening to him a lot at that its self-titled debut in 2008, Star- time. I’m still inspired by him, I fucker has maintained a focus for was actually listening to him just their sound despite distractions now. I just feel like its something that have transformed the output that I relate to and I hope a lot of of other electronica groups into people discover him through the little more then formulaic pop music.

Did you ever have a differsongs. The group’s music achieves the rare middle ground between ent attitude towards “Ronald emotional relevance and groove, Gregory Erickson the Second” as well as somehow managing to after it was used by Target?

Josh: For me the song is almake recordings from Zen philosways about my friend Ron. I don’t ophers sound dancey.

I recently had the good for- really care who uses it. I felt lucky tune of being able to speak with that it got used on the Target comHodges about the band’s new al- mercial. I don’t even watch TV, so bum, Reptilians, as well as its Sept. I never saw it. I saw it one time on Hulu, I think. It paid rent for a 10 show at the Masquerade. minute, so I felt lucky about that.

Your self-titled album It didn’t change the song at all for seemed to mainly deal with lyr- me, but I could understand fans ics about unrequited love, while who don’t have such an intense Reptilians touches on larger relationship with Ronald Gregory. things about life and want you I don’t know, I would probably be want for the future. Is there any bummed if I was a fan of my band reason for the change in theme? a little bit, but I would also underJosh: They’re both actually stand that that’s how you can make kind of similar, but [Reptilians] is a living playing music.

Do reviews of your albums less playful sounding. But I just think about death, probably more affect the way you write music?

Josh: Not really, but if it’s a then I should. And how you can’t change the inevitably of it, and real fan, and they make a comeven if you have a great relation- ment... I’m more inclined to listen ship with someone, they’re gonna to them, and I do feel like that in-

put kind of matters to me. But there are a lot of people who just write whatever, and get facts wrong and misquote lyrics. That kind of s--t I just totally ignore. With real fans, I definitely care and take their criticism to heart.

In the song “Astoria,” you sing about wanting a simple life.

Do you feel like Starfucker gets in the way of that?

Josh: It definitely does, I think that’s why the song came about. I was headed towards this life of being a recluse, and then when Starfucker started that kind of all changed. I don’t regret it at all, but there’s a part of me that still wants that life at some point.

Are there any bands that you’re listening to now that influence the way you write music?

Josh: I would say Unknown Mortal Orchestra for sure, but everything I listen to influences me in some way.

How do you prepare for a live show?

Josh: I don’t know, we do a bunch of handstands and jumping jacks and push-ups. [Laughs.] We try to come up with something entertaining, something that I would want to see live. Sometimes it’s wearing dresses, or a video show, or some lasers or something Do you have any favorite places you like to go to in Atlanta?

Josh: There was this 24-hour diner, I forget the name, but I really like that place. We’ve never had a lot of time to spend in Atlanta, so it’s pretty much been us trying to find a park to play basketball in.

But I do love Atlanta, there’s a lot of good music, some of my favorite bands come from there: OutKast, Deerhunter, Gucci Mane.

Michelle Asci | The Signal The Plaza Theatre is playing host to artist Stephanie Howard’s “Zombie Bike,” one of the Sopo Art Bikes painted as part of a fundraiser for the local bicycle co-op.

Bikes, nostalgia at Plaza Theatre Kendall Harris Staff Writer On Sept. 6, The Plaza Theatre invited bike enthusiasts and movie buffs alike to view a display of bike art and a showing of Tim Burton’s cult classic film, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.

The Plaza displayed Pee-Wee’s “Lost Bike” flyers from the film along with pieces from the Bike Art Show, the Sopo Bicycle Cooperative’s effort to bring Atlanta’s love for bicycles to the art scene and raise money for the co-op.

Sopo’s first Art Bike Auction occurred in 2008 and only displayed art in one location. This year, they’ve expanded, and art will be displayed in numerous locations around Atlanta, including The Plaza, Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party, Elliott Street Pub, Homegrown, Java Lords, Java Monkey, Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop, Octane Coffee, Radial Café, Sun in My Belly, Victory and Wonderroot until Sept. 31.

Items in the auction include painted bike frames by Linda Costa, Colleen Jordan, Fallen Arrows, Stephanie

Anderson and Rod Montoya, PLF, Diana Settles, Stephanie Howard, Trevor Jones, Evereman, Stef Dowda and Olabad, whose piece in the auction is an allblack “Mobile Graffiti Unit.”

The closing reception and Bike Art auction will be held Oct. 7 at the Goat Farm from 7-11 p.m. Until then, bidders can view and bid on art on www. artbikes.sopobikes.org. All profits from the auction will go to Sopo Bicycle Cooperative.

Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, which debuted in 1985, follows the cross-country adventure of Pee-Wee Herman (played

by Paul Reubens) as he hitchhikes in search of his stolen bike. On his journey, Pee-Wee encounters and befriends various outlandish characters, including a phony psychic, an ambitious waitress with an incredibly jealous boyfriend, a ghost truck driver, a biker gang and a harmless felon. These encounters lead Pee-Wee to Warner Bros. Studios, where a string of even more bizarre encounters occur and end with a studio executive making a movie of Pee-Wee’s unconventional voyage.

Where to see the Sopo Art Bikes

Tyler Kohlhoff Starfucker’s unique brand of dancey yet philosophic electronica — as well as the band’s willingness to conduct interviews mere moments after almost dying in a car wreck — has earned it a wide and dedicated fan base.

The Plaza Theatre // 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party // 1645 McLendon Ave. NE Elliott Street Pub // 51 Elliott Street SW Homegrown // 968 Memorial Dr. SE Java Lords // 1105 Euclid Ave. NE Java Monkey // 205 East Ponce De Leon Ave. Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop // 510 Flat Shoals Ave. SE Octane Coffee // 1009 Marietta St. NW Radial Café // 1530 Dekalb Ave. NE #G Sun in my Belly // 2161 College Ave. NE Victory Sandwich Bar // 280 Elizabeth St. Wonderroot // 982 Memorial Dr.

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Luda, Neon Trees face off at Soundclash Judy KiM Photography Editor In one corner is Ludacris: world-renowned rapper, the lyrical genius behind “Move Bitch” and arguably Georgia State’s most famous former student. In the other is Neon Trees, an altrock group whose big break came when it opened for The Killers.

These musical heavyweights faced off at the Red Bull Soundclash Sept. 5. Approximately 1,800 music fans crowded the West Plaza at Georgia World Congress Center and became witnesses to five rounds of music challenges.

In Round 1, each band showcased its talent and genre by playing three of its biggest hits. Ludacris and his band played “Move Bitch,” “Stand Up” and “Get Back,” and Neon Trees rocked it out with “Callin’ My Name,” “Love and Affection” and “Girls and Boys.” Lead singer Tyler Glenn’s enthusiasm was palpable — while swinging his mic around, he knocked down a mic stand.

Round 2 was dubbed “The Cover,” a challenge where each band played a cover of Michael Jackson’s “PYT.” In Round 3,“The Takeover,” each band would begin to play any of its hit songs, and cede the ending to the other group. Ludacris started the challenge with “Fantasy.” Halfway through, Neon Trees took over and played a straight rock version of the fast-beat rap hit. They then played alt-rock favorite “1983,” Aysha Johnson | The Signal Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn’s enthusiasm was a highlight of but Luda easily slowed it down for a more R&B feel. the show — he rocked so hard, he knocked over a mic stand.

For Round 4, otherwise known as “The Clash,” each band took on DJ Mick Boogie’s challenge to adapt their songs to other genres: reggae, acoustic and metal. During the first session, Ludacris had all the women swaying their hips to a pleasant reggae version of “Pimpin’ All Over the World.” Meanwhile, Neon Trees struggled a bit, playing a song that would have felt more at home at Pineapple Willy’s. During the metal session, Ludacris’s supposed remake of “Get Back” did not sound like metal at all, and though Neon Trees accepted the metal challenge well by adding screamo, this ultimately turned off the crowd.

At this point it had become clear that Ludacris was winning the Soundclash as fans crowded his stage. However, during the Wild Card Round where each band was allowed to bring a surprise guest, the audience went nuts for Neon Trees as they played their smash hit, “Animal.”

The band had fans join them onstage wearing animal masks, and for their surprise guest, they challenged Luda by inviting hiphop duo Big HEED and ALIen. It was their best performance of the night, but this change of ambiance was short-lived as Luda proved his reign by bringing out his surprise guests for the night: pole dancers.

As the crowd raved to his song, “How Low Can You Go,” Luda concluded his winning Aysha Johnson | The Signal night by rapping, “Welcome to Luda performed some of his greatest hits, but really won fans Atlanta.” hearts with the addition of pole dancers to his stage act.

Eccentric musical legends to visit ATL Paul DeMerritt Staff Writer

Black Moth Super Rainbow is back. After a two-year hiatus, the ragtag collection of aural explorers has returned to melt any and all eardrums with its fifth release, Psychic Love Damage. Over less then a decade, the band’s style of bleary psychedelia has garnered an impressive amount of notoriety that has earned it a cult following, including such notables as The Flaming Lips, Eric Wareheim of “Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” and Mike Watt of The Minutemen.

Black Moth Super Rainbow is currently supporting the release of Psychic Love Damage by embarking on a tour of the east coast, which finds its way to The Masquerade Sept. 14.

What exactly makes up a Black Moth Super Rainbow? It starts with Tobacco, the alter ego of lead songwriter/analog mastermind Thomas Fec. He began his synth experimentation in high school with the first incarnation of BMSR, which took on the equally bizarro name of Allegheny White Fish. It was there that Tobacco first honed his skill for the

noisy abstraction he later brought to BMSR, though to a lesser degree. In 2000, Tobacco was joined by former bassist Power Pill Fist, and Allegheny White Fish transformed into satanstompingcaterpillars.

Soon after the change, keyboardist The Seven Fields of Aphelion, along with current bassist Ryan Graveface, joined the project and decided to rename the group for a final time to Black Moth Super Rainbow.

The band’s eccentricity quickly carried it into the spotlight with its third release, Dandelion Gum, the first thousand copies of which were originally packaged with a bubblegum scratch-and-sniff cover.

Experimental cohorts The Octopus Project teamed up with the group in 2007 for a collaborative album premiered at SXSW. Eating Us, the band’s most recent LP — which came packaged with synthetic hair, of all things, — found BMSR filtering the murky folk of its early releases through the psychedelic fuzz of its current offerings.

Little is known regarding the evolution of BMSR other then the music it has released, along with only a handful of interviews. All members of the group have encased themselves in an aura of mystery by rarely both-

Pitch Perfect PR Black Moth Super Rainbow have been spreading their brand of musical eccentricity for about a decade. Their current tour brings them to the Masquerade on Sept. 14.

ering to keep up any form of a public persona. This sustained silence only adds to the cryptic nature of the band’s music, which always seems to find itself in a musical limbo between

the hazy pop of Sgt. Peppers-era Beatles and the mellow space of Boards of Canada.

With ticket prices for BMSR’s upcoming show at the Masquerade at

only $15, it’s wise to catch one of the most fiercely original bands while it is still gracing us with the opportunity to enter into its weird and wonderful world.

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ative compilation — including favorites from Tom Waits, The Mars Volta, Nick Cave and Daniel Johnston — it’s good to hear more from Mates of State itself.

— Kendall Harris, Staff Writer

01 Widowspeak Widowspeak (Captured Tracks) 02 Mosaik Siriusmo (Monkeytown Records) Pants 03 James James Pants (Stones Throw) Mistress 04 The Yellow Ostrich (Barsuk) Traffic 05 Mirror Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks (Matador) 91 06 Program Razika (Smalltown 12)

Berlin-based producer Siriusmo fuses together a bewildering amount of electronic influences for a consistently satisfying debut that ranks among the best of Flying Lotus and Gold Panda.

07 Tripper Hella (Sargent House) 08 Glazin’ Jacuzzi Boys (Hardly Art) Spirit 09 Gentle Jonathan Wilson (Bella Union)

10 West Wooden Shjips (Thrill Jockey) 11

Legendary Weapons

The Wu-Tang Clan (eOne Music)

Canyons 12 Blasted Blasted Canyons (Castle Face Records) Books & Mark McGuire 13 Trouble Trouble Books & Mark McGuire (Bark and Hiss) and Cardinals 14 Catbirds Dan Melchior Und Das Menace (Northern-Spy) Cave 15 Freak Voyageurs (Self Released)

16 Wander/Wonder Balam Acab (Tri Angle) Get Past the Lips 17 Can’t Broncho (CQ Records)

With 2011’s arguably endless stream of garage rock, another addition to the genre hardly seems interesting, but Jacuzzi Boys manage to bring just enough of their own rugged enthusiasm to make Glazin’ more than worthwhile.

Dan Melchoir deconstructs the blues to its simplest form with a signature growl and a disjointed series of lo-fi jams that take pride in their shameless dive bar charm.

Velvet Snow Ball 18 Red Pepper Rabbit (Kanine Records)

Mates of State Mountaintops Barsuk Records

Artists have to open up and be completely vulnerable in order to relate to their audience, and Mates of State have exactly that on their latest album, Mountaintops. Although topics and moods shift throughout the album, for the most part, the lyrics include such candid retellings of relationship woes that you’ll almost feel like you’re listening in on something very personal.

Rife with retro melodies and honest lyrics, Mountaintops retains the quirky musical identity Mates of State has built for itself. Some songs, like “Palomino” and “Maracas,” are simple, upbeat, and groovy, whereas offerings like “Basement Money” are more lyrically and musically intense.

“Sway,” the third track on the album, sounds like a revived and incredibly improved ‘80s prom anthem. But the album also features songs like “At Least I Have You,” a beachy, California-vibe song that is ironically about cold weather (“It’s cold but it reminds me of something / At least I have you”).

The album comes just one year after Mates of State’s acclaimed last release, Crushes (The Covers Mixtape). Although Crushes was a cre-

Wild Flag Wild Flag Merge

Is a band still a “supergroup” if most people haven’t heard the members’ back catalogue? Portland- and D.C.-based rockers Wild Flag provide an interesting example.

Sleater-Kinney has a dedicated following, but Helium and the Minders are anything but chart-toppers.

Nevertheless, Wild Flag — comprised of members of these three groups — have been deemed a supergroup since their formation was announced on singer/guitarist Carrie Brownstein’s blog. Their eponymous new release has a sound to match the description.

The first thing you notice about Wild Flag is the instrumental chops of all parties — these ladies aren’t prom queens afraid of chipping their fingernail polish. The members have been active musicians since the early 1990s, so it’s no surprise that they’re all skilled, but the chemistry between them is even more impressive.

of Arms 19 Garden Peter Wolf Crier (Jagjaguar) Bag 20 Sleeping Sleeping Bag (Joyful Noise)

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Ornament 21 The Gold Leaves (Hardly Art) Down 22 Slow Hyde and Beast (Tailfeather Records) Freedom 23 Weird Little Gold (Loud Baby)

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Electric 24 Celestial AM & Shawn Lee (ESL)

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Yucca

Milk Maid (Fatcat Records)

Dots 26 Joining Planes (Lab Beat) Kong 27 Honkey Apathy (Dirty Version Records)

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Portamento

Drums (Frenchkiss)

29 Wading Moss of Aura (Friends Records) 30 Dracula Nurses (Dead Oceans)

Twitter Recorded in a snowy cabin on an isolated stretch of the Oregon coast, Dracula’s hauntingly smooth style does great justice to its name with a sound that howls and creeps while still somehow making you feel strangely at ease.

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There is absolutely nothing dainty about Wild Flag’s sound. The guitars from Brownstein and Helium’s Mary Timony are rich, full and uninhibited in both tone and activity. Drummer Janet Weiss beats her drums with the fury of someone much larger and with significantly more testosterone, but with more style than many of her contemporaries. The Minders’ Rebecca Cole’s keyboards fade comfortably into the background, occasionally coming to the fore, standing out proudly above the rest.

Wild Flag starts at full throttle with “Romance,” a searing up-tempo opener with a chant-along chorus that defies all prior notions of catchiness. “Boom” is eerie and intense, in stark contrast to the lofty group-wide harmony vocals of “Glass Tambourine.” The album reaches its punkrock peak with “Future Crimes” and “Racehorse,” two high-energy tunes with more depth than most in that style.

Most of the record stays in the realm of straightforward rock with elements of post-punk and alternative, similar to Brownstein and Weiss’s Sleater-Kinney. Even so, it’s rarely boring — it sounds fresh, and yet like this style is all they’ve ever played. Everything but the vocal tracks were recorded live, so seeing Wild Flag in concert is sure to be a powerful experience.

These ladies play with the same youthfulness that they had nearly 20 years ago; Brownstein’s voice has aged a bit, but she’s still very much herself. Wild Flag is the birth of something important — supergroup or not, you won’t want to miss what’s next.

— Zack Kraimer, Staff Writer see Album page 20

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>>Album continued from page 19

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

March of the Muses

Come out to see the lovely ladies of Minette Magnifique put on the most memorable burlesque show you’ve ever seen. There’s limited seating, though, so you’ll have to get your tickets fast if you want to get in on the action.

The Warren City Club, 818 N. Highland Ave. // 8 p.m. // $15 general admission, $150 VIP seating, 21+

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Urban Picnic

Food trucks, artisans and foodies alike gather at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market every Friday through the end of October.

Sweet Auburn Curb Market, 209 Edgewood Ave. SE // Noon-2 p.m. // Free, all ages

Pale Blue Lights

Pale Blue Lights, formerly known as a band without a name, are giving you, the intrepid listener, a whole lotta rock for the low, low price of $0.

Black Bear Tavern, 1931 Peachtree Rd. NE // 10 p.m. // Free, 21+

Surface

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

Blind Pilot We Are the Tide ATO

In a world of pop music where many artists rise to fame with catchy lyrics that only appeal to listeners because they rhyme, it’s refreshing to know that there are still a few thoughtful musicians out there.

With songs marked by pregnant pauses and references to life’s changes and challenges , Blind Pilot has proven itself to be one of these bands of substance. Its new album,

Join artists from Atlanta’s tattoo and street art communities at the opening of their new exhibition. (It runs ‘til Oct. 28, but c’mon, don’t you want to be there when this drops?) Featuring works from local favorites such as Paper Twins, Evereman and Catlanta, as well as hidden surprises from the latter two, this is worth the drive.

Abernathy Art Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Rd. NW, Sandy Springs // 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. // Free, all ages

’80s Prom

Haven’t we all looked back at our sad, lonely lives and been a little disappointed that we attended a gay ‘80s prom? Now those regrets don’t have to keep you up at night anymore! Don your favorite powder-blue tuxedo, scour Rag-o-Rama for the biggest shoulder pads you can find and prepare to party like it’s 1985.

My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave. SE // 10 p.m. // Free, 21+

Hotchacha, Summer People, Sleepy Genes, Wet Rainbow, Sisterboy

This house show features five killer bands and a whole crowd of pantsless attendees. For the love of god, don’t just show up in a skirt — just because you don’t have pants doesn’t mean you don’t have creativity either.

Bleu House, 1441 Chipley St. // 10 p.m.-12 a.m. // $5, 21+

Unzipped — The No Pants Dance Experience

MONDAY, SEPT. 19

Vouched Presents

Cock your beret at the perfect intellectual angle, push those horn-rims up the bridge of your nose and come on down to the Goat Farm for a reading from five talented Atlanta poets — including Signal alum Daniel Beauregard. Break a leg, Daniel!

The Goat Farm, 1200 Foster St. // 8 p.m. // Free, all ages

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“I’m not gonna be creative with my no-pants costume,” you’re saying.

“When am I ever going to need another no-pants costume?” How about the same damn night, sucka?! Once you’re done taking in the bands at Bleu House, head over to Connect LoungeATL to dance your pantsless ass off to a bunch of DJs, including DJ Assault, Glojin, DJ Melt, Psyonic, Respire and many, many more. Sources tell me pantslessness will be enforced with laser guns, so don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Connect LoungeATL, 253 Auburn Ave. // 10 p.m. // $10, 21+

Boyz Nite

Boys will be boys and girls will be boys. Join the Estoria gang — Bulleit, Daddy, V-Nek and Mexicutioner — for drink specials, nostalgia movies and general mischief.

Estoria 97, 727 Wylie St. // 5 p.m. // Free, 21+

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We Are The Tide, captures the depth and scope of human existence with meaningful sounds and language.

Although many artists have mastered the art of creating harmonious music, Blind Pilot has taken this craft to a new level. The album is a combination of humming guitars, giggling drums and voices that sound like moving streams.

On the track “New York,” the band speculates about the evolution of a romantic relationship against a background of subtly shifting music that sounds like a symphony ushering in eternity. Similarly, “Get It Out” begins with a quietly resounding drum that appears on the verge of crescendo.

The lyrics of the album are as meaningful as the musicianship. In “White Apple,” the group uses the concept of darkness as a metaphor to discuss transparency. In tones that sound like an ocean wave, lead vocalist Israel Nebeker asks individuals to open up their hearts in the face of dimness or obscurity.

Although the lyrics speak volumes about the human condition, the song may also suggest that private

spaces ideal for self-disclosure.

From voices that sound like running water to conversations about human dialogue in context of shadows, the entire album appears to be about the beauty and power of unity.

Ultimately, the listener comes away from it feeling like they’ve transcended a boundary.

In essence, the album creates the impression that people have somehow become one with natural elements. For this reason, the album’s title — We Are The Tide — seems entirely appropriate.

Although We Are The Tide is unique and intriguing, the background of the group is equally interesting. Formed by Nebeket and drummer Ryan, the group has used bicycles to earn its success.

Planning a tour through which they pedaled their way to various locations in order to perform, the group has played its music all over the West coast.

Up to six members at the moment, the group is currently planning another tour — though this time, they will travel by van.

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Hanging with DJ Peter Parker Junia Abaidoo Staff Writer If useful for nothing else, Georgia State is never lacking in terms of providing incredible talent like local DJ and junior Devaughn Canterbury, also known as DJ Peter Parker.

Canterbury has built a name for himself around the university grounds, performing at campus events and local venues. He has also released a personal mixed tape series “Scratchin’ the Surface”. The tape garnered considerable buzz on campus, identified by its demonstration of school spirit. His second mixed tape, however, “Scratchin’ the Surface Volume 2: The Rein Continues” goes much deeper, shedding an adequate light on music as a whole while still connecting with students musically. Below, is an interview with DJ Peter Parker.

Q: What is the difference between this mixed tape and the last?

Canterbury: Well, this tape kind of picks up where the first one left off, but I definitely feel like I went a little harder on this one. On the first mixed tape, I kind of stifled creativity on it.

Q: Why would you say you stifled creativity on the first tape?

Canterbury: I wanted to keep it simple. I didn’t want to get too crazy with it, but I also got better as a DJ. In the time between the two, I actually got a lot better than I could fathom. I started looking more so at different genres that could be mixed together and I did it, basically.

A lot of songs don’t have the same school enthusiasm as the first tape. But at the same time, I put a lot more time into this one. The mixtape is something you just have to sit down and lis-

ten to all at once. In some ways, it has the same concepts as the first one, but it mixed all kinds of things. You got Top 40, pop, mash-ups, real hip-hop, and a ladies vibe in the mix too. I really wanted to test my abilities on this current project.

Q: Could you describe your creative process?

Canterbury: You’re not a good DJ if people don’t like you, so I always keep the people in mind. I would say about 95 percent of it is what I know the people want to hear. The other 5 percent is stuff I want to do personally. It’s always for the people, but I still want to always have a piece of my style and flavor. The people are always the top priority though. I make sure the crowd trusts me first, because once you have that you’re basically in there and can do what you want from that point.

I’ve always listed to all types of music.

When I hear something, it gets stuck in my mind. Sounds and music don’t leave my mind at all pretty much. That’s where DJing comes in.

It lets me release all of that.

Q: What got you started DJing?

Canterbury: My uncle was actually a DJ back when he lived in New York. When he moved to Florida, I would always come to his house and play with his records and all that.

And that’s kind of how that passion started.

When I was 15, I went to a school called the Scratch Academy in New York City and that’s where I learned how to scratch. At age 16, I taught myself how to mix and at that same age, I did my first college house party.

Q: What are your future goals with it?

Do you want to go worldwide?

Canterbury: I just do it, because I love it.

I just want people to enjoy it wherever they’re from. But, I’d love to tour the world. Also, I’d like to open up a scratch academy in Atlanta.

They have one in LA [and] New York, but they don’t really have one that’s in the deep South.

I feel like DJing is a lost art form. Now-a-days, pushing a button is DJing. I’m not about that. I scratch. I mix. I fulfill all of the elements of it that are kind of dying out right now.

Q: What Else Are You Involved in at Georgia State?

Canterbury: I’ve done a lot of community service. Two summers ago, I actually did an event with national HIV and testing awareness

where I got to DJ. I’ve also gotten the chance to work with an after-school program to teach kids how to DJ and also teach them about math. Basically, using DJ[ing] to help the kids increase their math skills.

Q: What do you hope to achieve through the project?

Canterbury: I want to affect Georgia State and show everyone that there’s a DJ that doesn’t just play one genre of music or that won’t go to the same types of venues and play one type of music all the time. I want to be the DJ that’s aware of his surroundings.

Wednesday, September 14

On , the Office of Emergency Management will test its emergency communication systems at

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The tests will include: - Activation of the PantherAlert System (email, text messaging, phone) - Outdoor Emergency Speaker System - Indoor Public Address Speaker Systems -Web-based Emergency Alert System - Postings on official Georgia State University Twitter and Facebook accounts

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Campus Events September 13, 2011

Study Abroad Programs: Gilman/Boren Scholarships Workshop

Ready to study abroad for a semester or longer, but need scholarships?

Attend this student workshop, hosted by Boren and Gilman Scholarship program representatives.

University Center Room 404 // 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Karaoke Night

Come sing your heart out to your favorite Karaoke tunes or if you are not much of a singer come out and listen to the talented GSU student body. Cupcakes and coffee will also be served.

Courtyard Stage, Student Center, First Floor // 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

September 14, 2011

Planning for Atlanta’s Built Environment: History and Current Consequences

Wonder why Atlanta is not more walker and biker friendly? Dr. Michael Elliott will share why Atlanta is built the way it is and how one might fix it for the better.

Urban Life Room 230 // 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Pro Tools

Learn Pro Tools from a Digidesign trained instructor. Overview of the functionalities of Pro tools and its key features, including beat detection, automation, and cross fades. Learn signal processing techniques such as equalization and compression, microphone placement, and running recording sessions Classroom South Room 403 // 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

September 15, 2011

Student Concert Series

Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State. Come out during lunchtime and enjoy the music while eating lunch or just hang out for a while between classes. The series will feature numerous genres and musical performances, from rock bands to classical music.

Unity Plaza // 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch and Learn: Social Media and Diversity

A presentation on how social media is utilized by various social identity groups.

Lunch will be provided.

University Center Room 460/465 // 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

September 16, 2011

My Mind Went Blank: Strategies for Memory and Concentration

Make the most of your time in class. Don’t just sit there staring at a blank page of notes or someone else’s lunch. Find out what you can do to concentrate on the lecture and retain the information. Be engaged, participate and succeed!

University Center Room 470 // 12 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Student Concert Series

A free, lunch-time concert featuring student performers from the School of Music.

Florence Kopleff Recital Hall // 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Panther Prowl

Join Spotlight Programs Board, the student-run organization that plans social and educational events, for the September Panther Prowl.

Panther Prowls are monthly late-night events for GSU students with free games, activities, entertainment, and food! Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to make new friends and have a lot of fun!

Student Center Ballroom // 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

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Small steps to a greener future Angel R. White Campus Life Editor

The “Go Green” concept has become increasingly popular on college campuses across the nation. Many universities are becoming more intentional in their efforts to develop greener campus through building environmental friendly structures, recycling efforts and sustainability programming. Gabrielle Arrington, vice president of the Sustainable Energy Tribe at Georgia State, gives her advice on the top ways students can join the effort towards a more green society.

1. Find local grocery stores or farmer’s markets in your area of residence to decrease wasteful food packaging. Shopping at these local marts generate revenue to be used in the community and encourages less production of cardboard, plastic and other materials used for packaging.

“The number one thing is to shop locally. There is a local farmer’s market about five minutes from the Commons called the Sweet Auburn Curb Market,” said Arrington. “You can shop locally and buy fresh fruit and vegetables and because you are buying less processed food, it will result in less packaging being used and wasted.”

2. According to the Container Recycling Institute, Americans throw away, on average, 22 billion plastic bottles per year. With volumes this size, it is becoming more difficult to recycle the high demand of plastic coming to plants each day.

“Bring [reusable] water bottles instead of buying plastic bottles. Recycling is great, but I think students need to focus on reducing the amount of waste they contribute.”

Along with reducing the consumption of plastic bottles, there are ways to reduce within your own living space.

“Conserve more by turning out lights and changing the [room] temperature when you’re not at home, so you can save energy.”

3. With the cost of textbooks steadily increasing, students can find fiscal and environmental rewards through the use of online textbooks.

“Students can buy online books that they can download to their iPads or computers and they tend to be cheaper than the regular textbooks,” said Arrington. “So, just ask the book-

store to see if the version is available in store, shop around online or ask your professors.”

The Sustainable Energy Tribe is collaborating with faculty and staff to re-launch their Green Bag lunches beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 14.

This collaboration exemplifies the increased interest of students, faculty and staff to become more environmentally aware.

“I think [Georgia State] is moving in the right direction. We have our “Greening Georgia State” Series. We collaborate with staff and faculty and have speakers come out and discuss general sustainability issues,” Said Ar-

rington.

Past speakers include University of Georgia’s Sustainability Coordinator, local officials from different colleges and professors from varying backgrounds.

Arlington encourages all students to consider a career in sustainability. “[With] career paths in sustainability, you don’t have to be a science major to work in the area you can come from so many backgrounds,” said Arrington.

To learn more about the Sustainable Energy Tribe, contact them through email at setribe@gmail.com.

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Professor remembers 9/11 with special video project Alexis Smith Staff Writer As the Georgia State community remembers and pays tribute to the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Craig Dongoski, a professor for the Welch School of Art and Design, has assembled a video installation in hopes of preserving the historical date in the minds of those who view it.

Using original news footage of the 9/11 attacks and recent footage of the death of Bin Laden, Dongoski says that what he is “setting out…to present this sort of basic material basic material being the reduction of what [he feels] are the basic elements of 9/11 in terms of radio.”

Dongoski incorporated one of Obama’s speech and one of George Bush’s speeches into the project. “I sort of look at those two speeches as…the beginning and the end of the whole process,” Dongoski said. “And the two towers represent that as well.”

Other audio bits that Dongoski used were those from the responding fire and police departments. “The fire department and the police department scanners, which are on the ground kind of responses, is another kind of reality; so the people are in active reality, and the politicians are more of a constructed reality,” explained Dongoski.

At the back of the room in Kell Hall where the memorial is located, a projector projects a moving image of

the sky - an image in which Dongoski says symbolizes “how nice everyone said the weather was, which is one of the hidden emblems of 9/11.”

Dongoski, who collaborated with Tim Nichols, interior design professor and the digital media coordinator of the Digital Arts and Entertainment Lab at Georgia State, says that the sky may also be interpreted as “the ashes rising up.”

The sound of a woman can also be heard in mundane conversation, which Dongoski says is “more of the general populous response. Even though we don’t know those people, we’ve heard those kinds of feelings over and over and over again.”

Dongoski says that the different realities and responses combined with the sound of the airplane is purposely ambiguous “in that you [the listener] are unable to tell whether you’re in the plane or if the plane is coming toward you.”

He describes the radio and television bits that the audience will hear and see “as the ruins - the audio is what’s left over.”

Dongoski’s hope for the viewers of the project is for them to “draw their own conclusions that are outside of what the media and other sorts of things [that] are constructing this event…it’s very open-ended.”

After viewing Dongoski’s creation, Elaine Pham, a junior art major at Georgia State, says she was “taken back by the two towers of speakers. That’s the first thing I noticed because the sound comes out those

Five things they don’t tell you during the campus tour 1. The library is not the only place with computers.

There are “top-secret” computer labs like the one on the second floor of the Arts & Humanities Building.

2. Panther Corner in the basement of Kell Hall serves Starbucks coffee and it is never crowded.

3. The fastest Wi-Fi is on the sixth floor of Classroom South in our opinion.

4. The College of Arts and Sciences helps fund an astrological telescope in Mount Wilson, California.

5. The trash cans in the GCB courtyard are actually recycling bins.

Five things they repeat constantly during the campus tour 1. We have a new football.

2. Ludacris went to school here.

3. Ludacris worked at WRAS. 4. Our school is diverse!

5. We have free parking at Turner Field.

speakers. I immediately recognized the symbolism.”

“It made me remember that 9/11 happened only ten years ago. Ten years later, we’re still in conflict. It’s just sad,” Said Pham.

While some departments created art in remembrance of 9/11, others will be holding discussion panels.

On Sept. 15th, two faculty members from the political science department and another from the re-

ligious studies department will be hosting a discussion panel on the aftershocks of Sept. 11th. The panel will converse about 9/11 and the impact it has had domestically and globally.

While student Huedec Tran, an early childhood and education major at Georgia State, did not see the project, she says she will “definitely say a prayer on 9/11 for all those people who lost their lives.”

Whether students are viewing

art, participating in discussion or saying a prayer, professors such as Dongoski just want the audience to remember the impact 9/11 has left on countless lives. “There’s a lot of ways that we think about the event in sentimental terms,” said Dongoski. “Perhaps there are other ways, like objective or poetic ways, that the public can think about 9/11.”

University takes on President’s challenge Angel R. White Campus Life Editor Earlier this year, President Obama challenged institutes of higher learning to commit to his efforts in developing collaboration across different religious and non-religious backgrounds through community service. The President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge was accepted by universities across the nation and Georgia State, with the support of President Becker, is preparing for its involvement this upcoming year.

Georgia State has decided to focus on four aims: sex trafficking, education, weatherization of infrastructures and environmental issues. The director of the Office of Civic Engagement, Lovell lemons traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to solidify the universities participation. Eboni Wyatt, a junior sociology major and the office’s student assistant, is an active participant in the planning.

“President Obama is challenging colleges and universities to

address diversity amongst different religions such as getting Muslim students, Christian students, Catholic students—from different denominations—non believers and believers to come together to focus on significant social issues and to be more open about accepting other cultures.”

Georgia State tackled the education component of their commitment last Saturday, Sept. 10. The Office of Civic Engagement accompanied students as they volunteered with Hands on Atlanta’s Discovery Program at Parklane Elementary.

Students interacted and helped tutor children from Pre-K to fifth grade.

“We got to make mugs with the kids, read with them and bond with them,” said Daphne Ikola, senior film major. “We made mugs for local heroes like firemen and police officers in memory of September 11th.”

The office looks to have their official launch the first week of October through a large-scale service event. Although the launch isn’t schedule for another month, stu-

dents are inspired by what they have already experienced at Parklane Elementary.

“This is an opportunity to give back to those who are coming behind me,” said secondary education major David French. “I am a father, a graduate and being able to share [my] experiences is great.”

President Obama hopes those institutes participating will create an atmosphere of interfaith cooperation and community service on their campuses and continue these habits beyond the program’s year requirement.

“I’d much rather spend my time, energy and money assisting young students become teachers, doctors and lawyers,” said French.

“I hope I plant seeds of promise in these students to become productive citizens of society.”

The office of Civic Engagement plans on providing other opportunities for students to participate in the President’s challenge throughout this upcoming year. If you need additional information, visit suite 320 of the Student Center.

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Friday, September 16, 8 p.m., Student Center Ballroom Inspired by video games past and present, this event will transform the Student Center into a big arcade. From old school classics like Duck Hunt and Crash Bandicoot to new hits like Halo and Rock Band, we始ll bring out the gamer in you. Enjoy pizza and drinks while viewing screenings for the video game-inspired movie Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and gamer-themed keepsake photos.

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Homecoming Applications

Homecoming Royal Court applications are available in 380 Student Center and are due Friday, September 16, by 5 p.m. Homecoming Golf Cart Parade applications will be available on September 16, and Homecoming Powder Puff Game applications will be available Monday, September 19.

For more information, call Spotlight at 404/413-1610.

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Hobo With a Shotgun, September 12-18 FEMME FATALE FILM FEST, September 16-18

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Ms. 45, September 16 Lady Terminator, September 17

Guests $3 before 5 p.m. and $5 at 5 p.m. and after.

Savage Streets, September 17 Invasion of the Bee Girls, September 18

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Monday, September 19, Noon Speaker始s Auditorium Student Center Keynote Speaker: John Horn First Assistant U.S. Attorney Northern District of Georgia

A federal prosecutor and national electronic surveillance expert, John Horn has prosecuted cases involving international drug cartels, computer crime and fraud. His notable cases include a takedown of a significant domestic component of Mexico始s Sinaloa cartel and excessive prescriptions by Carrollton doctor Philip Astin III, and he served on the prosecution team for Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph.

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Tactful Conversations

Wednesday, September 21, Noon-1 p.m.

Student Center, Lucerne Suite Have you ever wondered how top executives get to the top?

Our answer is tact: knowing how to say something without causing offense. Take this opportunity to propel your communication skills and learn to speak and act with tact.

Leadership in a Changing World

Thursday, September 22, 3-4 p.m.

Student Center, Lanier Suite What does it mean to be a leader? Can anyone be a leader?

Discover a new way of thinking about leadership and the role you can play in making a positive change in the world.

REGISTER NOW FOR LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE! Saturday, October 15, Student Center Visit http://gsu.orgsync.com to register.

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