February 13, 2014 | Volume 6, Issue 6 | Athens, GA
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WHAT MAKES UGA UGA page 4 A CASE FOR NO INTERVENTION page 6 CAREER CONNECTIONS page 10
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Danielle is a junior studying English and history. You may contact her at dweiner@uga.edu.
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GRACIE pReSTON Kappa Delta
Gracie is a senior studying prebusiness. You may contact her at gp28@uga.edu.
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campus connections WHAT MAKES UGA UGA If I had to sum up the University of Georgia in one word, other than football, it would be tradition. However, you will see that the two often go hand in hand. Tradition is what sets the University of Georgia apart from every other school, but at the same time, tradition is what unifies everyone at UGA. Anywhere you walk on the campus you be sure to see traditions being upheld, especially on North campus. Carrying on university traditions is how current students pay homage to alumni and everything they have done for us. Without the great tradition of excellence created by our forefathers, the university wouldn’t be one of the top institutions in the world. Though you are definitely aware of many UGA traditions, this article will provide you with more information on how those traditions arose and what they symbolize. Let’s start with the most obvious tradition: not walking under The Arch.
The Arch was commissioned in 1856 as part of an iron fence to protect the campus. The Arch was originally built with gates that closed off the campus at night but in 1885 they disappeared (probably due to some prank). Today, the black Arch represented the State Seal of Georgia, with its three pillars representing wisdom, justice, and moderation. It’s common knowledge that a student attending the university should never walk under The Arch until they graduate, or else they won’t graduate. But why? Where did this tradition come from? It all started when Daniel Huntley Redfearn came from Florida to study at the University of Georgia in the early 1900s. When he arrived as a freshman, Daniel vowed to never walk under The Arch until he graduated. Word of his promise spread around campus, and thus the tradition was born. Second to The Arch, the Chapel Bell and the tradition of ringing it after winning a football game is one of the most upheld traditions on campus. Once again I pose the question, why? To start, the Chapel was built in 1832 and the bell crowned the roof until 1913, when it rotted and was removed and placed atop a wooden structure behind the Chapel. The bell was originally rung for chapel, to signal the beginning and end of class, and in emergencies. The tradition of
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ringing it after a victory began in 1890 when the football field was located right next to the Chapel and freshmen were ordered to ring it until midnight to let everyone know of the Bulldogs’ victory. Today, hordes of people-students, alumni, and fans-line up to ring the bell after a Georgia victory, and you can often still hear it ringing well into the night.
CHRIS FReeMaN Sigma Pi
Chris is a junior studying MIS. You may contact him at chrsfreeman181@gmail.com.
How did we become the Bulldogs? UGA’s first president, Abraham Baldwin, graduated from Yale. Thus, many of the first buildings were designed from the blueprints of Yale buildings. Because UGA has strong ties with Yale, it acquired the nickname Bulldogs, which was also the nickname for Yale. But it wasn’t until 1920 that Morgan Blake published an article in the Atlanta Journal saying that “The Georgia Bulldogs” would sound better and more dignified, and the nickname stuck. So how did we miraculously change the spelling from Bulldogs to Bulldawgs or just plain ‘Dawgs? This slur was popular among Athens locals whose unique southern accents changed the ‘o’ to an ‘aw’. The pronunciation and spelling caught on, and before long we were the dawgs. Which leads me to my next piece of tradition, the phrase “How ‘bout them dawgs!” This became popular in the late 1970s for its grammatical creativity and usage. Announcers started using the phrase when Georgia made several great comebacks during footballs games. The phrase picked up over radios and television broadcasts and quickly spread across the country. Like I said earlier, longstanding traditions are one of the most prominent and appealing factors of the University of Gergia. They are rooted in tall tales and history alike, and provide the university with unsurpassable uniqueness and character. Sources: www.georgiadogs.com
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aTHeNS, ga: IT’S THe LITTLe THINgS There are countless reasons why the University of Georgia is the best. The pride we show for our sports, the huge variety academic resources available, smart and helpful teachers, even our gym is amazing. So many parts of UGA and the student body contribute to this phenomenal university.
CATHERINE SCHMITT Kappa Delta
Catherine is a sophomore studying journalism. You may contact her at catherineschmitt94@gmail.com.
Aside from the major components that make this school, there are a lot of little things, that many students may overlook, that make this school unique. Here is a list of useful programs and activities offer for students: 1. Tate Movie Theater—Located in the Tate Center, Tate Theater shows famous movies that have recently left regular theaters. Tickets are only $1 for all students who show their valid UGA student card and $2 for non-students. This theater offers concessions as well, for very low prices. Tate Theater is a great place to take a break from studying, a great date night, or spend a nice Saturday night with your friends. And the price is unbeatable.
2. Free tutoring—UGA offers a huge variety of free tutoring services. Math, science, economics, Spanish, and English are only some areas of tutoring that is offered. Private tutoring is available as well as group tutoring in places like the SLC, Milledge Hall, and the dorm study rooms. 3. Clubs and Organizations—UGA offers hundreds of clubs and organizations, with something perfect for every student. From Designated Dawgs, a club that provides free car rides for people downtown, to Laugh out Loud, a comedy club, UGA has something fit for everybody. These many clubs and organizations allow students to find tight knit groups of people who share similar interests with them. This is amazing to have, especially in a very large school. 4. Club Sports and health—Very similar to the clubs and organizations offered, the very many sports programs at UGA allow athletes who are searching for both fun team bonding, and friendly competition, to come together for club sports teams. UGA offers a huge variety of club and intermural sports. Ramsey also offers different workout classes to make working out especially fun and enjoyable. UGA has many factors that make it special and amazing. From huge events like football games to small club meetings, UGA makes college life enjoyable for every student.
6 A CASE FOR NO INTERVENTION debate & discuss
Now that relations with Iran seem to normalizing
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recent negotiations, the President’s main foreign policy concern
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Zain is a junior studying international affairs. You may contact him at zabidi954@gmail.com.
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the Al Nusra Front as a terrorist organization), but other rebel groups. While there is no doubt Al Assad is a brutal dictator, what may happen in his stead has the potential to be much worse. What is stoking the flames of war is sectarian tension. While the conflict started with political motives, it has evolved into a conflict along Sectarian
in the Middle East is
lines. Shiites and Christians generally support Al Assad, Sunnis tend to
the ongoing civil war
gravitate towards the opposition, and the Kurds are pursuing their own
that is wracking Syria. The civil war pits the government forces of Al-Assad
nationalistic ambitions in the north. While there is no doubt Assad is violating
(supported by Iran and Hezbollah, a Lebanese Militia) against Rebel Forces
human rights, if there were to be a vacuum of power there is the potential
(supported by Saudi Arabia and Qatar). The question for us Americans in
to be outright genocide against Shiites and Christians. There have already
this conflict is whether or not we should get involved on behalf of the rebel
been civilians killed due to their religious beliefs and a victory by the rebels
forces. I cannot stress enough that this option will not be in favor of American
could lead to immense bloodshed. Therefore it is imperative to stay out of
interest’s and that we must not intervene. This is still an issue, even though
this conflict, and we must realize that by not intervening we are choosing the
it may have been more pressing a few months ago.
lesser of two evils.
One of the practical reasons for removing Al Assad from power was to take out a key Iranian ally in the region. Syria is Iran’s main arab ally, and the nation is Iran’s conduit to it’s allies Hezbollah in Lebanon. Money and weapons are smuggled through Syria, and many of Hezbollah’s leaders live in Damascus in order to avoid Israeli assassination attempts. However, due to normalizing relations with Iran, the need for this is not as great and costs outweigh the benefits. Additionally, the Syrian opposition is not one united front, as many believe, but an umbrella organization that envelops anyone who opposes Al Assad. It ranges from secular groups to Christian groups to Islamic fundamentalists and even Kurdish nationalists. This plethora of different ideologies has led to infighting amongst opposition groups. There have been attacks on groups against other groups’ leaders. If the Syrian Opposition were to win, the chance of the Civil War continuing is very likely, as the differing groups would vie for control of the country. Additionally, if the Obama administration were to intervene, it would do so on behalf of ‘moderate’ groups. However, extremist groups such as the Al Qaeda affiliated Al Nusra front have grown to become “the most aggressive and successful arm” of the opposition. They have engaged in assassination attempts against leaders of other opposition groups and while their disciplined and battle hardened fighters have been a great asset to the Syrian Opposition, their extremist views have alarmed not only the United States (who has labeled
7 UGA ROTARACT ORGANIZATION philanthropy & service
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During my time in Athens, I have been presented with many opportunities to serve Alpha Delta Pi the local community and Isbael is a junior studying mass participate in various media arts. You may reach her at mimac92@uga.edu. service projects. The University of Georgia does a great job of making service a priority. Always willing to give back to Athens, UGA has helped increase my awareness of the needs of those around me and my heart for service has grown tremendously. I have found opportunities for service through campus organizations and UGA classes. Giving an hour of my day to serve others has been more beneficial than spending all day on meaningless chores and tasks for myself.
ISABEL MaCgUIRe
There are so many great options when it comes to deciding what campus organizations you are going to get involved with. Two great organizations I have been involved with are the UGA Rotaract Organization and my sorority’s philanthropy committee. The UGA Rotaract Club supports many different parts of the Athens
community such as the Boys and Girls Club, the Salvation Army and Morningside Nursing Home. The experience helping others out in the community also gives so much back to you. Philanthropy committees within the Greek community are also great ways to give back and raise awareness around the UGA campus. Sororities and fraternities have a huge influence on campus and using such an influential organization help support and improve the community is very rewarding for all involved. Along with campus organizations, there are several UGA classes that focus on community service. Taking service classes has allowed me to become involved in different cultures in Athens. such as volunteering at Casa de Amistad and the Athens Latino Center for Education Services and this has helped me become more aware of the needs of minority groups. Helping those around me has been a wonderful part of being a student at UGA. There are countless opportunities and it is important to take advantage of all UGA has to offer.
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CAREER CONNECTIONS College entails a lot of great adventures and fun opportunities, but we are Alpha Omicron Pi all here in search of one thing. We go through four Alex is a sophomore studying pre(hopefully five) years here journalism and public relations. at the university in hopes You may contact her at abe1993@ when we receive that diploma some crazy firm in Atlanta or New York will offer us a six-figure job.
ALEX eVeRHaRT
Although according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, NACE, the average starting salary for college graduates with a bachelor degree has increased 5.3% over the past year, the job market is still difficult to break into. The average starting salary (NACE) for the class of 2013 is $44, 928, which is promising for most of us. Health Sciences and Education majors had the largest salary increase over this past year, with starting salaries at $49,713 and $40,480 respectively. Though salaries are increasing, unemployment rates for recent college grads still hover around 8%, according to a recent article from the Huffington Post. These numbers also have a great correlation with major choice. Students are told from a young age to choose a major that you are interested in. While this does hold some truth, your major choice now can affect your job placement down the road. Forbes put out a list of the top 10 worst college majors according to salary and unemployment rates. The list is as follows: 1. Anthropology/Archeology- unemployment rate 10.5%, median earnings $28,000 2. Film, Video, Photographic Arts- unemployment rate 12.9%, median earnings $30,000 3.
Fine Arts- unemployment rate 12.6%, median earnings $30,000
4. Philosophy and Religious Studies- unemployment rate 10.8%, median earnings $30,000 5.
Liberal Arts- unemployment rate 9.2%, median earnings $30,000
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Music- unemployment rate 9.2%, median earnings $30,000
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Physical Fitness - unemployment rate 8.3%, median earnings $30,000
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Graphic Design- unemployment rate 11.8%, median earnings $32,000
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History- unemployment rate 10.2%, median earnings $32,000
10. English and Literature- unemployment rate 9.2%, median earnings $32,000 As shown above, your degree can make or break your career. Although money isn’t everything in life, it is a huge factor to consider. With a slowly improving economy, college students are starting to see a small light at the end of the tunnel. However, in order to better your chances at snagging that perfect job, the opportunities are sitting right here on campus. The Career Center is one of the best resources we have at the University of Georgia. Not only providing simple services such as resume critiques, interview
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prep/tips, reference guides, major help, but huge networking opportunities such as the upcoming Spring Career Fair on February 26 at The Classic Center from 12-5 p.m. Employers from Athens, Atlanta and huge companies/organizations will be available to provide internships and full time opportunities to UGA students. An internship is one of the most essential resume builders. Employers love to see your experience and references. The Career Centers puts on one of the best careers fairs and has landed many UGA students in their current job placements. Don’t let the poor job market affect your career. Get an internship, network, meet professionals, build your resume, and take hold of the opportunities we have here at UGA. Our university is one of the best schools in the nation and services such as the Career Center help do so. Make sure to check out the Career Centers’ other upcoming events and try one out. Even if you are unable to attend the Career Fair, a simple look at the Career Center’s website is stocked full of helpful hints and tips about improving yourself for the job market. Go to www.career.uga.edu.
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LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE I have done my best to take advantage of every opportunity I can in college. I want to live up the best four years of my life and experience new and exciting things every day. Restaurants, bars, concerts, away footballs games to new towns, intimidating classes--you name it, I have tried it.
CELIA BOYD Phi Mu
Celia is a junior studying advertising and public relations. You may contact her at boyd3@uga.edu.
But as my junior year comes to an end, I realize I have one very big regret; something that I would only have the opportunity to experience during my college career, an experience that remains in people’s memories for a lifetime. Even “the best few months of my life,” as many of my friends call it. My biggest regret of my time in college is that I never studied abroad. The fact that I did not embrace the opportunity to travel and learn a new language, experience a different culture, or make completely new friends brings me remorse. The locations are endless. UGA allows you to travel to China and see the Great Wall, to Australia and Fiji to swim in the Great Coral Reef, or to France to travel from city to city exploring Europe. I think back to when I considered spending a Maymester abroad. I was torn between excitement and fear. What if I did not know anyone on the trip or what if I chose the wrong location? The reality is, you will find people that become your best friends for life and no matter where you go, you will fall in love with the city. I asked a few people on campus about their experiences and not one person had a bad thing to say. The more stories I heard, the more my heart ached that I did not pursue the idea
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and complete the application in time. Instead I put off the application until I had missed the deadline. By then, the decision was made that I would not go abroad. I tell you this because I don’t want you to make the same mistake I did. Athens is an amazing town. We all have grown to call it home. But if I could have called Florence, Italy or Barcelona, Spain home, even for just a few months, I would have felt as though I had taken advantage of every opportunity college has offered me. Instead I feel regret each time a classmate or a friend talks about their “trip of a lifetime.” Learn from my mistake and take the leap. Go abroad and you won’t regret it. “My favorite part of my time abroad this past summer was the weekend trips that we took from Thursdays through Sundays. Being in Innsbruck gave us easy access to travel all over Europe. We visited the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, and Austria all in one summer. How many people can say that they did that?” -Emily Younts “Leaving Athens can be scary, but studying abroad is so worth it. It opens your eyes to other cultures besides the bubble most of us live in. I made friends from around the country and I have even flown to visit one of my friends in San Francisco recently who I have remained close friends with since the trip. I got learn in a different environment as well with more hands on experiences.” -Rachel Hawes “My favorite part of my trip to London was meeting so many new people. I got connections during my internship abroad that could help further my career in the future. I loved the sightseeing as well because London has so much to see. I didn’t have to worry about a language barrier either so that was very helpful!” -Samantha Nickerson
12 BLeeDINg ReD & BLaCK sports talk
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greet their fans with enthusiastic handshakes and smiles. While the University of Georgia is certainly considered a football school, individuals who are loyal to the school support each and every sports team, and the traditions of the University are felt just as strongly in Stegeman Coliseum and Turner Soccer Complex as they are in Sanford Stadium. That is what makes UGA different—our fans support the Dawgs just as fervently in every sport as they do in football. The Bulldog Nation is truly united by, and committed to, the G.
Herschel Walker said it best: “I don’t believe there is any better opportunity than to have the chance to become a Georgia Bulldog. Georgia is
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a great school with outstanding tradition in both athletics and academics.” There is a list a mile long of all the reasons why our beloved University is paramount, but sports are truly where you fall in love with the school. Sports bring people together. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, an instant bond is formed with people who are devoted to the same team as you, and if you’ve ever “called the Dawgs” on game day, you know this to be one-hundred-percent true. The University of Georgia has unending support from all loyal fans, coaches, students, and even its athletes. This is why Coach Mark Fox dressed up as a member of the Spike Squad for a football game last season; this is why so many of the football players attend gym dog meets and volleyball matches. Some of UGA’s greatest traditions are tied to sporting events. The entire series of opening rituals at football games are second to none. No one who calls themselves a Georgia fan can get through the Battle Hymn trumpet solo without shedding a tear. The Dawg Walk that is held before every home football game easily draws a crowd of hundreds, and the players always
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SUpeR BOWL XLVIII: BeaTINg a DeaD HORSe Leading up to this titanic clash of NFL superpowers, the hype surrounding the game had exceeded critical mass. Though touted as a legendary matchup of the number one offense versus the number one defense, the story that played out was... unexpected. However, ESPN loves their dramatic reporting, often at the expense of good analysis, but that’s how they keep people watching. The controversies surrounding this game and in the coverage leading up to it made me constantly question if I was watching football news or a terrible reality show. However, in football, all the trash talk and media hoopla means nothing when you step on that field. But no one predicted the absolute domination that America witnessed on Sunday. Though so much emphasis was placed on Seattle’s D against the Broncos O, both squads are well rounded and have several playmakers at positions on both sides of the ball. Going into this game, there were tons of variables to take into consideration and a compelling argument could have been made for either dominant team. However, the Seahawks knew what they had to do to win this game: stop Peyton. We begin our analysis by first looking at the renowned Manning: 5-time MVP, media darling, and All-American good guy. Somehow, at the ancient age of 37, he managed to produce the most statistically dominant season at the QB position in the history of the league. Also, let me note that Peyton could’ve retired a few years ago and still have been a first ballot hall of famer. We already know he is one of the greatest ever, but he still only has one ring to his little brother’s two, so this was supposed to be his time, right? Many people felt like he deserved the Lombardi trophy because of his long and illustrious career. So here we have this larger than life hero who happens to have just won another MVP facing off against a frighteningly good Seattle secondary. Peyton Manning is the de facto field general and he exhibits complete control over his offense, calling audibles and reading defenses on the fly. All season, he’d been dissecting coverages with the patented short passing game and underneath routes. This would lure the opposing D into playing closer and tighter, and that’s when he’d torch them with his super accurate deep balls. All season, Peyton did this and no one could hope to stop it due to Peyton’s unrivaled skill and thanks to the deadliness and precise route running of his receivers. However, Seattle prepared the perfect game plan for neutralizing Manning. They did not let him get those easy short routes at all. They had the middle of the field and the flats absolutely locked down. This forced Manning to take some chances downfield and he ended up throwing two interceptions, one returned for a TD. At the end of the day, the Seahawk’s defensive backs were too prepared, too cohesive, too quick, and too mean. That’s what I love about that Seattle defense. Not only are they stacked with Pro Bowl players, they are stacked with Pro Bowl minds (to quote Richard Sherman). They aren’t out there mindlessly hitting receivers and just playing on instincts, but rather they are playing very cerebral football. Just watch the tape, they have been out foxing QB’s all season and now they’ve added the biggest egghead of them all to their trophy wall: Manning. But the story of this game goes beyond the Seattle D shutting down the Broncos O doesn’t it? An early safety off a bad Bronco snap foreshadowed the savage beating to come. Young gun superstar Russell Wilson played a great game, adding two TD’s and 206 yards to the 43-8 scoreline. Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch was surprisingly ineffective, though he did manage
to find the end zone once. The electric, dynamic, and freakish Percy Harvin made a huge impact on his first game back Alpha Tau Omega with some huge reverse runs and a spectacular kick return Giles is a senior studying for another TD. Throw in a accounting. You may contact couple of field goals and we him at gtwasson@gmail.com. have a shocking score line. Seattle’s defense kept Peyton and the Bronco’s on their heels all game and simply suffocated their scoring efforts and repeatedly gave great field position to Wilson and the offense. And alas, the Bronco’s D was mostly absent. With both their offense and defense stifled, the Broncos stood no chance.
GILES WaSSON
In truth, all season both teams have been outstanding on both sides of the ball. In the regular season and deep into the playoffs, both the Seahawks and the Broncos had been dishing out ass whoopings left and right. This was supposed to be the greatest Super Bowl in recent memory. So what happened? Simply, we saw the better squad show absolutely no mercy. By the end of the 1st quarter it was clear who the superior team was, but Seattle never relented. They were too busy proving a point--figuratively and literally beating a dead horse.
14 WORKOUT MADE EASY health & fitness
It’s a familiar dilemma – you’re laying in bed, exhausted from the day, and all you want to do is take a nap. Your bed is calling you, or maybe it’s the Netflix series you’ve been meaning
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be on your way to burning calories, losing fat and feeling way better about yourself. Move 1: squat and kick. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, put your hands behind your head with your elbows out to the sides. First, bend your knees and sit back as far as you can then push back to start, then kick your right leg in front of you. This is one rep. You will need to repeat, alternately kicking with your left leg. Move 2: jumping lunge. Step forward with your left foot and lower into a lunge. Jump
to catch up on. It’s a tough
straight up off the floor, swinging your arms forward and switching your legs in midair,
decision, but then you realize
like scissors. Land in a lunge with your right leg forward.
you haven’t worked out in over a week. The closest thing to exercise has been your Pinterest board that consists of all these insane workouts and cleanses that, let’s be real, you probably won’t ever complete.
Move 3: stacked-foot pushup. Get into a pushup position and place one foot on top of the other so that only the lower one supports your body. Lower yourself until your chest nearly touches the floor. Pause at the bottom, and then push back to the starting position.
Working out and getting exercise doesn’t have to be a hassle or some thing you only do on the Internet. Exercising on a consistent basis is extremely beneficial to your physical
Move 4: cross-body mountain climber. Get into a pushup position with your arms
health, as well as your mental health. Who hasn’t felt extremely stressed out, gone for
straight. Bring your right knee toward your left elbow, return to start, and then bring your
a run, and then felt much better about everything? If you don’t know the feeling, then
left knee to your right elbow. Continue alternating legs at a fast pace.
definitely check out this easy and simple workout that you can do from the comfort of your own home. It only takes fifteen minutes and there’s no equipment involved. You’ll
For more information, visit http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/homeworkouts. Happy exercising!
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