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Student Printing Policy New for Spring The costs for operating student computer labs and printing stations are paid by Student Technology Fees. Over the past several years, the volume of printed material produced from the campus printers by a portion of students has reached levels that simply cannot be sustained by the fees alone.

In an effort to address the costs of printing while still ensuring that reasonable user needs are met, beginning the spring 2013

semester, CCGA will implement a print quota system. This system will give every student at CCGA a base amount of 100 printed pages each semester. Once a student exceeds this quota, he or she will be responsible for the cost of additional printing at a cost of $.10 per page. Additional pages may be purchased through the Bursar’s Office.

Most students should be able to access and retain materials through the various electronic

media on campus (e.g., D2L, GALILEO, and so on) which should minimize certain printing needs. Rest assured that this decision was reached after extensive and deliberate research into the best solution possible for placing reasonable limits on the cost of printing on campus. This decision reflects the commitment of CCGA to utilize student fees in the most appropriate, fair and impactful manner possible.

MARINERS’ LOG President’s Perspective:

VOLUME 30, NO. 3 • DECEMBER 2012

BY

IN MEMORIAM

On December 17, 2012, the College of Coastal Georgia family suffered an immense loss with the death of Charles Scott Sterner.

Known by many names including “Mr. Sterner,” “Chuck,” “Charley,” and simply “Sterner,” he was an individual who believed in teaching not for the sake of education but for the sake of helping students truly learn and apply mathematics.

Chuck joined the faculty of the College of Coastal Georgia in 2003 when the college was known as Coastal Georgia Community College.

As the college transitioned over the past few years to a four-year institution, Chuck was a strong advocate who worked tirelessly with other faculty to develop and implement a BS degree in Mathematics.

Chuck was born on June 18, 1962, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school, he enrolled at Michigan State University and completed a BA degree in Mathematics Education. He obtained a Master of Art for Teachers (MAT) in Mathematics from Michigan State University in 1989.

Chuck’s professional career was varied and diverse. He served as the Assistant Director of the Math Workshop and Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, from 1989 to 1992. It was here that Chuck met the love of his life, Holly. After leaving Wittenberg University, Chuck was an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Pellissippi State Technical Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the next five years.

He became the Director of Instructional Technology/Multimedia Specialist at Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tennessee, in 1997. In 1998, Chuck became involved as a Multimedia Author/Designer/Consultant for WatchMeWare Productions.

Chuck’s love of teaching and his commitment to learners brought him back to the classroom as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at CCGA in 2003. He achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Mathematics in 2010. Chuck received many awards and honors during his professional career; the two that were the most important to him were those he achieved at the College of Coastal Georgia: Most Popular Professor in 2006 and Professor of the Year in 2007. These accolades demonstrate his commitment to teaching and learning and his genuine care and concern for students.

In addition to his accomplishments as a teacher, Chuck was always willing to help his colleagues, whether it was solving a problem with a computer or simply providing them with a joke.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Holly, and two children whom he adored: his daughter, Chantel, and his son, Caden.

Leadership Transition and the Search Process

DR. VALERIE HEPBURN

In mid-October, I advised the Chancellor and the Board of Regents of my intent to resign as president of the College of Coastal Georgia, effective May 31, 2013. My decision is based on personal and professional considerations. I have reached the point where I wish to spend more time on academic endeavors, public policy concerns, and personal matters. By May, we will have accomplished many of the milestone aspects of campus transformation. It is, therefore, an excellent time for me both to make a change and to ensure that the institution will continue forward without any disruption.

To safeguard our stability and growth, I have agreed to serve until a permanent successor is appointed. Thereafter, I plan to focus my energies on research, public service, and teaching while assisting the University System on several significant health and education policy projects.

Please be assured that I intend to continue to vigorously carry out my leadership role during this academic year, and I look forward to being actively involved in and supportive of the transition to new leadership next summer. We have made tremendous strides at the College over the past few years, and it has been a great honor to help craft and lead this successful transformation.

The College is now poised to be one of the jewels in the University System, a destination institution anchored in service-learning, academic excellence, access and affordability, and community engagement.

The Chancellor and the Board of Regents fully support the mission of the College of Coastal Georgia. Their commitment is evidenced by the quick appointment of a strong search committee with a nationally respected search consultant. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees are represented on the campus-based Search Committee.

The Special Regents’ Search Committee is chaired by Regent Richard Tucker, a part-time resident of Glynn County and strong supporter of the College. Members include Regents C. Dean

Alford, Rusty Griffin, Robert Hatcher, and Chairman Ben Tarbutton.

The search and screening of candidates is the responsibility of a 12-member Presidential Search and Screen Committee whose members are appointed by the Regents. Members of the Presidential Search and Screen Committee are as follows: • Dr. Andrea Wallace, professor of chemistry and chair of the Department of Natural Sciences and chair of the campus search committee • Linell Bailey, assistant coordinator of Academic Services; former staff assembly chair • Dr. Phillis George, assistant professor of social science; director of service learning • Dr. Claire Hughes, associate professor of education; faculty senate chair • Dr. William S. Mounts, dean and professor of economics • Beverly Rowe, associate professor of nursing • Dr. Victor Vega-Vazquez, associate professor of mathematics • Maggie Bee, Student Government Association president • Dr. Glenn Thomas Carson, president, CCGA Alumni Association • Mike Hodges, chair-elect, CCGA Foundation board of trustees; market president, Ameris Bank • Former Regent James A. Bishop, the Bishop Law Firm • Diana Murphy, managing director, Rocksolid Holdings, LLC; CCGA Foundation Board of Trustees The campus-based committee was charged with its responsibilities in a meeting in November. The executive search firm of Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Miramar Beach, Florida, has been engaged to assist the search committee.

At the conclusion of its work, the campus committee will forward the credentials of three to five unranked candidates to the Regents’ Search Committee. The Regents’ Search Committee is

responsible for recommending finalists to Chancellor Huckaby, who will make a recommendation to the full Board of Regents. We hope to have a new president named by summer 2013.

Our communities have embraced the growth of the College, and it has been rewarding and fulfilling to experience the advancement of our educational portfolio, students, faculty, staff, and campus infrastructure. I have no doubt that the campus and our community partnerships will attract an outstanding new academic leader.

In the coming months, I look forward to our advancing another degree program, initiating the second phase of student housing, securing funding for a final building renovation, developing and hosting new campus events and traditions, and opening the first-class Correll Center for Teacher Education and Learning. It is an exciting time to be at the College of Coastal Georgia, and I look forward to continuing our progress together.

Thank you for your continued support and friendship.

THE CCGA JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME – THE COSTA RICA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM BY

TYLER E. BAGWELL

Students and faculty departed for Costa Rica this past May for a twoweek excursion in the country. Costa Rica is a Central American country with a tropical climate, lush rain forests, and beautiful beaches. The trip was part of coursework for the summer term.

The annual program is designed to increase student participation in study abroad, a University System of Georgia initiative. Students were introduced to the history, language, and culture of Costa Rica while receiving classroom instruction in core curriculum.

Students enrolled in classes including Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH 1102) taught by Adjunct Professor of Anthropology Robert Green, Intercultural Communication (COMM 2200) taught by Assistant Professor of Speech Communication Tyler Bagwell, and Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 1001) taught by David Aguado, Associate Professor of Spanish at Valdosta State University. Classes met almost daily, and students also visited educational institutions, historical sites, and nature preserves.

Study abroad, according to

Students enjoy the mountain views in Monteverde.

education major Savannah Griswold, “is about stepping outside of your comfort zone and just really going for it, and I am so thankful that I did. I am grateful for this once-ina-lifetime experience, and because of it, I feel that I have grown as a person.”

In fact, Griswold declared, “I loved Costa Rica so much that I can definitely see myself going back after I graduate. I want to teach in a

Spanish-speaking country and somewhere like Costa Rica fits into those plans perfectly. I loved everything about my experience.”

The intent of the program is multifacted: • to increase awareness of global issues and globalization; • to increase interest in the history of a different area of the world; • to acquire and improve functional verbal communications abilities;

• to increase problem-solving abilities through adapting to different cultures and environments; • to develop more culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviors; • to increase awareness of Central American customs through observations; and • to increase levels of personal independence, curiosity, and willingness to explore.

While visiting San Jose, the largest city in Costa Rica, students viewed artwork at a children’s museum, browsed the Central Market stores, and visited Universidad de Costa Rica, the largest college in the country.

Laine Battey, another education major, enjoyed touring San Jose, particularly the Museo de los Niños.

“There was so much beautiful art work in there. It was amazing how the city turned an old prison into a children’s museum” stated Battey.

“We were also able to go to the Universidad de Costa Rica. The layout of this school was well thought out.”

Battey noted that, while at the college, the group saw some posters for a concert that was playing down Please see Costa

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Transition to Common Core State Standards Challenges Teachers and Students BY

KANDACE CAMPBELL

However well-intentioned its architects might have been, the consensus after 10 years was that “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) had largely failed. The emphasis on testing had led some school districts to “teach to the test” in order to meet goals. Because each state produced its own standardized tests, a state could make its statewide tests easier to increase scores, a tactic that Missouri, for example, openly acknowledged it used.

In addition, gifted students were often left to fend for themselves under NCLB as funding was directed towards lower achievers whose lack of progress might jeopardize a school’s making Adequate Yearly Progress.

Furthermore, funding for electives like art and music dwindled; research indicates that, since 2007, almost 71% of schools reduced instruction time in subjects like history, art, foreign languages, and music in order to give more time and resources to mathematics and English.

Given the opportunity in 2012 to waive NCLB requirements, most states—including Georgia—were eager to do so. During 2012, 45 states and 3 territories formally adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as an alternative to NCLB’s standards and goals.

Only Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, and Virginia chose not to adopt the Common Core.

Under NCLB, every state wrote its own curriculum and largely decided its own standards. The beauty of having 45 states adopt CCSS is that when children move from school to school, county to county, district to district, or even state to state, they will encounter the same content and standards. They will cover the same material, which will make the transition much easier.

The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare children for college and the workforce.

According to the Mission Statement of the CCSSI, “The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global

economy.” This statement is found on the CCSSI home page (http://www.corestandards.org).

The need for such a mission had become increasingly apparent as more and more students were passing all the required tests and graduating from high school without being able to meet the expectations of employers and post-secondary educators.

Many required remediation in college in order to bridge the gap.

The CCSS define the knowledge and skills students should acquire in their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate from high school able to succeed in entry-level, creditbearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs.

The Common Core provides rigorous standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects as well as for Mathematics. Separate standards for specific subjects like biology or psychology do not exist, and there is no plan to make such standards a part of the Common Core. The thinking is that competencies developed in language arts and math transcend all coursework. Reading, writing, and critical thinking skills will be taught and assessed across the curriculum. Nevertheless, there are separate groups working on standards for the arts, science, and world languages that should be available in the near future.

The Common Core provides both teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn in each grade. The standards “staircase” learning, providing strong foundations in the early grades and progressing to more difficult materials and applications.

Consistent standards provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.

According to the website (http://www.corestandards.org/about -the-standards), the standards meet six specific criteria: • they are aligned with college and work expectations; • they are clear, understandable and consistent; • they include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills; • they build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards; • they are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and • they are evidence-based.

Dr. Timothy Goodale, assistant professor of education at CCGA, notes one huge advantage when one compares the Common Core to over NCLB: “With 45 states learning the same thing, we will have a better indicator of where we stand as a nation in regards to education.” In addition, Georgians will have a clearer idea of where the state ranks in education.

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Goodale cautions that Georgia’s test scores in the early years of implementation of the Common Core may go down. For the last decade, the CRCT was used to evaluate students’ progress, and teaching test-taking skills often took precedence over teaching content.

The CRCT, in Goodale’s words, “requires minimal knowledge,” whereas the Common Core testing will require students to use higher level thinking skills.

Funding may be a challenge, and Goodale notes that Georgia was fortunate to obtain “Race to the Top” money. He also said that everyone needs to be patient. “You cannot dump money into a new implementation and expect it to work in a year.”

Teacher candidates at CCGA also feel positive about the changes the Common Core is creating in the classrooms they will be entering in the near future. They are comfortable with the changes and confident that the Common Core standards will have a positive impact on student achievement.

Sarah Moss said, “The Common Core will create more of an even playing field within schools.” She knows that the transition has been stressful for current teachers, but “once the transition has been made, yes, I think Common Core will have a positive effect on the education system.”

Emily Stone concurs: “Common Core will absolutely affect our current education system in a positive way. Once the teachers are comfortable with this new set of standards, they will essentially have fresh, new ‘tools’ to aid them in their students’ success.”

Overall, according to Dr. Goodale, “This is a positive movement, with more robust standards than were associated with no Child Left Behind.” No Child Left Behind had good intent and might have been successful at turning education around had states not started sabotaging it within just a few years of its implementation. Goodale predicts that the Common Core will be a success as long as the state provides adequate funding and teacher training. “The key,” he said, “is to take a movement and stick to it. We will really need more than four to eight years [one or two administrations] to see if it will work.”

What in the World Is the Fiscal Cliff?

BY DON MATHEWS PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS

Contrary to the charges of many conservatives, federal taxes have fallen over the past four years. In fact, they have fallen over the past eleven. In 2001 and 2003, marginal income tax rates on the top four tax brackets, the long-term capital gains tax rate, and the tax rate on dividends were all cut. In 2009, taxes on lower-income earners were reduced, as was the payroll tax that funds social security.

On December 31, 2012, all of the above tax cuts expire. Reversion of the taxes to their former rates and levels will amount to an estimated tax increase of more than $500 billion in 2013. From separate legislation, an across-the-board cut in federal spending of more than $100 billion is scheduled for 2013.

That’s $600 billion plus in federal tax increases and spending cuts, amounting to a decrease in after-tax income of about $2,400 for every middle income household. All at a time when the U.S. and world economies are in a very fragile state.

That’s the fiscal cliff. And if Congress doesn’t act, we’re going over it. A fresh recession with an unemployment rate above 9 percent is the commonly estimated consequence.

So why, you ask, doesn’t Congress simply pass legislation postponing the expiration if the consequences are so harsh? After all, that’s what it did in 2010.

Congress might do just that. But it would rather not. The problem here goes well beyond the fiscal cliff.

In each of the past four years, primarily as a result of the 2007-’09 recession and subsequent weak recovery, the federal government has run budget deficits exceeding a trillion dollars. Though the U.S. is nowhere near the situation Greece finds itself in (sorry, alarmists, but the yield on the 10-year Treasury note is still well below 2 percent), nobody believes trillion-dollar budget deficits are sustainable over the long haul, perhaps not even over the medium haul, without some undesirable consequences.

Why doesn’t Congress postpone the tax-cut expiration and reduce the deficit by reducing federal spending? That is indeed an option.

But it’s an option with a couple problems.

The main problem is this: what spending would you like to cut?

Defense? Social security? Health care? Aid to the poor? Education?

Surveys show that a large majority of Americans don’t want cuts to any

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of those programs. But those programs make up 90 percent of federal expenditures. The remaining 10 percent includes veterans benefits and the administration of justice. Should we cut those? Not much left after that.

Which means that any palatable spending cuts will trim little off future budget deficits. Which means that any significant dent in future budget deficits will require additional revenue. Which means tax increases of one sort or another.

President Obama favors allowing the 2001 and 2003 marginal tax rate cut to expire on incomes greater than $250,000. (That would raise the marginal rate on the top tax bracket from its current 35 percent to its 2000 level of 39.6 percent.)

Many Republican lawmakers favor closing tax loopholes and leaving the current marginal income tax rates in place.

The Republican idea is good — in principle. The problem with it, though, is that most tax loopholes are popular and deliver plenty of benefits to the middle class. In fact, most people don’t even think that loopholes are loopholes. For instance, the standard deduction for children and dependents is a tax loophole. The partial deduction of social security payments is a tax loophole. The mortgage interest deduction is a tax loophole. Ditto the deductions for charitable contributions, state and local taxes, and medical expenses. The list of tax loopholes goes on and on.

Closing loopholes could raise a lot of revenue. In fact, closing all of them would balance the budget. But few loopholes have a realistic chance of being closed even a bit, never mind entirely. Anything that smacks of a middle class tax increase has little chance of passing.

An option that might gain traction is limiting the amount that people can reduce their taxes through itemized tax deductions. That would in effect shrink the aggregate tax loophole without eliminating any particular tax loophole. The Tax Policy Center, a non-partisan think tank, estimates that capping a taxpayer’s itemized deductions at $25,000 could bring the government as much as $70 billion in additional revenue.

That brings us to the President’s option of letting the tax cut on upper incomes expire. This is the best individual option for three reasons.

First, cutting marginal income tax rates back in 2001 and 2003 was a bad idea to begin with. The purpose was to stimulate the economy. But the 2001 recession from which the economy was recovering was mild

(8 months in duration), and by 2003, the economy was being stimulated — and the federal budget strained — by the massive increase in homeland security spending.

Second, those marginal rate cuts should have been reversed when the economy was roaring in 2004-2006.

If they had been reversed, the current budget situation would not be nearly as dire, and we wouldn’t be having the discussion we’re having today.

Third, allowing the marginal rate on upper incomes to expire will yield the government $110 billion (according to Congressional Budget Office estimates) and will do so at the lowest cost to the economy.

Republicans are calling this option a “job killer,” asserting that raising marginal income tax rates reduces the incentive to work, save, invest, and engage in entrepreneurship, thus costing the economy jobs — 700,000 jobs, according to House Speaker John Boehner.

The reasoning is what economists call supply-side economics.

Supply-side effects are real: there are indeed supply-side effects of marginal income tax rate changes.

But supply-siders have a long history of wildly exaggerating the supply-side effects of taxes, and the 700,000 jobs lost claim is yet another wild claim. Empirical evidence overwhelmingly indicates that supply-side effects, in general, are small. The negative supply-side effects of a marginal tax increase of 4.6 percentage points from 35 to 39.6 percent are likely to be miniscule.

As I write this, the political positioning over what to do about the fiscal cliff is quite fluid. I am actually encouraged: lots of options for raising revenue are being considered that were not even mentioned in the failed attempt to reduce the deficit two years ago.

We’ll see how it shakes out.

Time to Remember the Golden Rule BY

DEAMBER PATTERSON

The environment of living around others can be exactly what you make it. Sacrifices and conformity must occur for living with someone new to work. Here are 10 roommate etiquette tips that I assure you will make your home with roommates a relaxing place to be, a place you’ll be eager to go home to each day.

Establish ground rules — Ground rules are most important because you don’t want there to be any mix-ups in the long run. You want to make sure that you and your roommate are on the same page. If for some reason you and your roommates did not set ground rules in the beginning, politely volunteer to do something at first, and then suggest something that will keep things in order. However, it will be difficult for you to address a situation because the fact is you never made rules.

Know your boundaries for visitors — If you’re planning on having company, give your roomie some sort of heads up, especially if the visitor is staying for an extended period of time. It isn’t a good idea to invite someone over with whom your roommate does not get along. Guests should respect the room’s rules as well. If you’re the one with the visitors, let them know how things are done. You are responsible for your guests. Whatever your guests do, you will be blamed for their actions.

So choose your company wisely!

Cleanliness is next to godliness — Take turns with cleaning the bathroom and living area.

Take initiative! If you notice that your roommate is always the one cleaning up a specific thing, either offer to do the other chores, or alternate cleaning by creating a cleaning schedule. Male visitors should always lift up the toilet seat when using the bathroom.

This is polite especially if the place is all female. Pick up behind yourself! Yes, there are days when we all get slightly lazy. Sometimes we just want to throw our things anywhere they land and relax. We are all indeed entitled to days like this, but making a habit of it is definitely absurd.

Ask before taking — There will be times when you’ll get a roommate who will tell you that using his or her belongings is no problem and that you don’t have to ask. Ask anyway! It’s a generous gesture, and you won’t have to worry about any confusion in case something goes missing or gets misplaced. If you are the one who’s made the suggestion, be careful what you offer! You may find that some things, you absolutely do not want to share. Be specific!

Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

Maintain peace within the environment — Your dorm or even apartment should carry a feeling of warmth inside of it. When moving into my dorm for the first time, I worried about the love I’d receive inside of it. I thought that it could never feel like the home in which I’d lived with my parents for years.

To set a mood of peace, start by spreading your favorite candle scent throughout the place. Make sure it is okay with your roommate, of course. Also, settle all conflicts

immediately. It’s best not to carry a situation on for more than a day. Doing so will build up tension between you and your roommate/roommates, which can lead to an unsettling feeling about coming home. No roommates should feel discomfort within the place that they are equally sharing and paying for. When approaching your roommates, treat them as your equal. This means that talking down to them is unacceptable and disrespectful. Conflicts can be solved through calm voices, communication, and understanding. Let the small stuff go!

Everything isn’t worth stressing over.

Anything that’s minor and can be solved peacefully on your own; do just that. With being in school, maintaining a steady social life, and getting sleep, you’ll find that you won’t have time to stress over many things.

Allow room for alone time — Often you can tell people’s moods by the energy that they’re giving off for that day. If they aren’t acting like they usually do, then there is probably something wrong. Do not ask about their mood, for this may upset them even more.

Instead, give them their space. When they are ready to talk, they may or may not choose to vent to you. Do not get offended nor take it personally. Realize that your roommate had a life before you. You’ll have separate friends and even want to do separate activities.

Everything does not have to be done together, and you do not owe your roommate any type of explanation. It is okay to do things without Please see Roommate

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PEARL HARBOR — A l l t h e DID YOU KNOW . . .

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MOBLEY

Most Americans know why the Fourth of July is a holiday. Quite a few also know what we celebrate on May 31, Memorial Day, and on November 11, Veteran’s Day—and the difference. But for many, December 7 means only that there are just 18 shopping days left ’til Christmas.

Pearl Harbor is located on the southern coast of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. In the early morning hours of December 7, 1941, a U.S. Army private stationed there noticed a large flight of planes on his radar screen.

He was told to ignore them because a flight of B-17s from the continental U.S. was expected at the time. U.S. officials had been aware that an attack by Japan was probable, but did not know the time or place such an attack might occur.

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that morning either crippled

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or completely destroyed 18 American ships and nearly 300 airplanes in total. Dry docks and airfields were also destroyed. Almost 2,500 men were killed and another 1,000 were wounded. An Admiral is quoted as having said about the attack on Pearl Harbor, “Leaving aside the unspeakable treachery of it, the Japanese did a fine job.”

The day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, on December 8, 1941, Congress formally declared war on Japan. There was only one vote against it. This single vote came from Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana, who had also voted against U.S. involvement in World War I. Rankin was a pacifist. “As a woman,” she said, “I can’t go to war, and I refuse to send anyone else.”

World War II brought with it a major shift in naval warfare. No longer did the battleship dominate the oceans. This distinction fell to the

aircraft carrier, which played a central role in both the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as well as U.S. victory. Three key targets of the Japanese—the U.S. Pacific Fleet carriers Lexington, aircraft Enterprise, and Saratoga—escaped damage on December 7 because they were not in the port when the attack started. Today, in a former hangar on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, visitors can see firsthand the warbirds of the time, preserved in all their glory by the Pacific Aviation Museum.

While most of the ships that were capsized or damaged in the attack on Pearl Harbor eventually returned to service, three did not: USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, and USS Utah.

USS Arizona and 1,177 of her crew were among the first casualties of the Pacific War. There have actually been three ships named the USS Arizona. The other two were a Civil War side-wheel steamer and a

Protect Your Green: Financial Tips Every College Student Should Know

BY ASHLEY

BONNER SECRETARY, BUSINESS STUDENTS SOCIETY

As is true for many college students, finances are probably always on your mind. College can have a big impact on your wallet.

From the student fees for housing, tuition, and books to extracurricular activities such as nightlife, going out to eat, and spur-of-the-moment trips, the debt could be tremendous.

Many students receive no advice before heading off to college on how to keep their finances in order. So would you like to learn how to “protect your green” and actually have money when you graduate?

Here are a few tips and ideas to keep in mind. They may even help you learn the basics of Finance 101.

• CREATE A BUDGET! This does not need to be fancy and have every detail ironed out. Just know what money you have coming in and how much of that is actually disposable income. If you have bills you know are due, write them down and keep track of when they are due as opposed to playing catch-up when you get paid. Once you figure out what’s coming in and what’s going out, you will know how much money you have to “play with” during the month.

• USE CREDIT CARDS WISELY! Yes, a credit card is a great way to help establish credit. But, just because you have a credit card

does not mean you need to use it to buy that new iPhone that just came out. Remember, a credit card is like a loan. Not like the one you would get from your parents, but one that you have to pay back, no matter what. Keep that in mind before you rack up the bill. Credit card debt, once it gets high, is very hard to pay off.

• KEEP TRACK OF SPENDING! When you make a purchase with your debit or credit card, write it down so you know how much you have spent. This will help determine how much money you have left in your account or on your credit card. Not keeping track of your spending can cause you to overdraft on your bank account and have to pay extra fees.

• LOOK FOR DISCOUNTS AND DEALS! Whether it’s at the movies, the bookstore, or Starbucks, many places will give a student discount. It never hurts to ask! Be sure to check out http://www.ccga.edu/SDServices/ MarinersMates.asp to find dozens of discounts available to CCGA students. Trust me, they save you good money!

• KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS YOUR SPENDING! Everyone has a weakness when he or she goes shopping. For some it can be clothes, shoes, or whatever new electronic device just came out.

Know before you go out what triggers your spending. Avoid

“Green” Is Now: Get Involved

BY MAGGIE BEE SGA PRESIDENT

With the semester under wraps, now is the time more than ever to get involved! SGA has been hard at work to complete the fall semester strong. With the Halloween Dance, our political events, and Hunger/Homeless Week behind us, we closed out the semester with the Brunswick Christmas Parade and a Wrap-Up Party.

For the Brunswick Christmas Parade, SGA sponsored a float to represent the college, decorated in its finest blue and white! The float had a theme of a “winter wonderland” mixed with a “pirate ship.” Decorating was open to all students, faculty, and staff, whoever wanted to come and help celebrate a little Coastal Georgia Mariner pride!

We decorated the float on Friday, November 30, behind the SAC, for the Saturday morning parade.

For the final event of the semester, SGA hosted a wrap-up party celebrating the fall semester’s end.

On December 5 in the SAC, we put on a gingerbread house competition.

Who was in attendance? All SGA

Executive Board members and Senators. It was an opportunity for students to come and meet their senators and discuss anything and everything they wanted over some hot cocoa and cookies. While not chatting with senators, they took part in our gingerbread house competition! All supplies were provided, and winners received a gift card prize and some freebies from the bookstore. Who doesn’t love some free money?

But the year is not over. We have been hard at work in our executive meetings planning out the best spring semester we can for you all.

For spring semester, we are excited to offer to you our movie showings in the first two months, as well as Black History Month specials. We’ll also be teaming up with other organizations to throw some outstanding events. But let’s not forget about SGA Executive Board elections. The spring is packed with many events to be green!

But why wait till the spring? Get with your class senators now, or tomorrow, or at our wrap-up party!

Be the green today and every day for the rest of this semester.

those stores and places! This will help you save money.

• GET A PART-TIME JOB! It is not as hard as you think to have a part-time job and go to school. It may be an adjustment at first, but once you learn to work it around your school schedule, you will be happy to have that extra spending money.

• SET A GOAL! If you have student loans or debt that you have accumulated throughout school, set a goal for how you will pay those off. Or if that is not the situation you are in, set a goal for saving money so that when you graduate, you will have a little bit of money to venture out on your own.

I hope that these tips will be beneficial to you. I gathered my information from various sites, including www.dailyfinance.com, www.usatodayeducate.com, and www.ahwatukee.com. There are many more tips out there to help you stay on a great financial track while in college. Good luck!

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DEAMBER PATTERSON

post-Civil War steam frigate. They were named after the territory, as Arizona did not become a state until 1912. However, no other ship will ever again bear the name USS Arizona.

The daily hoisting and lowering of a flag over the USS Arizona has been a tradition since 1950, when Admiral Arthur W. Radford, the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, ordered construction of a flag mast attached to the boat deck of the sunken ship.

The tradition started on March 7, 1950. Radford requested funds for a national memorial in 1951 and 1952, but his requests were denied because of budgetary constraints brought on by the Korean War. In 1958, President Eisenhower approved creation of a memorial.

Today, visitors can take a trip through history by visiting the USS Arizona Memorial National Park at Pearl Harbor. Designed by Honoulu architect Alfred Preis and dedicated on May 30, 1962, the memorial straddles the sunken vessel without touching it, serving as a reminder of the day she was stricken and honoring the “initial defeat and ultimate victory” of the lives of those lost.

It has become customary for every United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine vessel entering Pearl Harbor to “man the rails.”

Personnel serving on these ships stand at attention at the guard rails and salute the USS Arizona Memorial as their ships glide into port.

The USS Arizona continues to leak oil into the harbor, a few drops at a time. According to survivor folklore, it is believed that the ship will continue to leak oil until every survivor has died. The National Park Service, respecting the wreck as a War Cemetery, has taken no action to stem the leak.

The USS Oklahoma capsized during the attack on Pearl Harbor, taking 429 of her crew to their deaths. After about 20,000 manhours of underwater salvage operations, she was raised in 1943 and human remains removed, but she was never repaired. She was decommissioned September 1, 1944.

Everything above the main deck was removed, and her guns were installed on the USS Pennsylvania. The hulk of the Oklahoma remained at Pearl Harbor until after the war, when it was sold as scrap December 5, 1946.

During the winter time, we start to add more clothing to our outfits to accessorize. Also, you’ll find that adding certain jewelries and even scarves are quite common as well.

When accessorizing, you’ll often find that people are choosing all of the wrong ways to go about making their outfits warm, comfy, and stylish. With the idea of layering up does not come the idea of adding every piece of clothing from your wardrobe to your outfit for that day. It seems that the concept of “Less is more” has left a lot of people.

One common slip up among girls is wearing Ugg boots in warm weather. Ugg boots are made of sheepskin, and the insides are usually coated with fur. This is to keep toes warm on chilly days.

They aren’t very stylish, but they can be thrown on with pretty much any pants when in a rush. So ultimately the urge to want to wear them is inevitable.

Warm weather with these boots will make your toes feel completely soggy. Another violation involving the Ugg boot is wearing them with shorts. Overall, shorts and boots do not set some amazing trend. Wearing boots and shorts is definitely a contradiction. The question becomes, “Are you hot? Or are you cold?” for that day.

Oversized jewelry can become quite annoying.

Have you noticed the girl who sits in class and, as she’s writing, her bracelets dangle back and forth?

How undesirable! Bracelets should be fitted to your arm and nice to look at, not nice to hear.

Please don’t wear earrings that are almost larger than your head. This goes to the girls with the big hooped earrings that shine of some type of manufactured plastic.

Guys are definitely not left out in the jewelry department. Studded bracelets (usually worn by guys or any group that labels them as “emo”) are unappealing. They give off the wrong message

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She sank under tow May 17, 1947, while enroute to San Francisco.

The partially submerged hull of the third ship that did not return to service, USS Utah, remains at Pearl Harbor today. Though 461 of her crew survived the Japanese attack, 58 did not. Bodies of four of those enlisted men were later recovered, but the battleship is the grave of the remaining 54, making it unlikely that the ship will be disturbed.

In a former hangar on Ford Island, visitors can see firsthand the warbirds of the time, preserved in all their glory by the Pacific Aviation Museum.

The USS Missouri, nicknamed “Mighty Mo,” is also berthed at Pearl Harbor today. She is the last battleship ever constructed by the United States. Commissioned in June 1944, “Big Mo” boasts the distinction of being the only ship in the naval fleet to have fired her guns during both World War II and the Persian Gulf Wars. On September 2, 1945, she played a significant role in bringing an end to WW II, when the Empire of Japan formally surrendered to the United States on her deck.

Having received a total of 11 battle stars for service in World War II,

with their dark colors and sharpness. However, I am aware of the studded bracelets that are purchased for a couple of bucks that are absolutely fake. Still, this makes you seem as if you’re trying to impress people, but not quite there. If you do choose to wear this type of bracelet, be sure not to wear it to a job interview of any sort!

Lipsticks, makeup, scarves, and even hair are all a part of accessorizing. Did you know that the simplest addition to your appearance that day can make or break your entire outfit?

Know your colors! It’s always best when doing makeup to understand the concept of “Less is more” once again. Always stick to a natural look.

When piling on large amounts of makeup, it limits the balance you’ll have for your full appearance.

Also, it’s unhealthy for your skin and can cause blemishes. Having new breakouts on your face can bring down your confidence level and can definitely affect the way that you choose your clothing. You want people to see you, not your makeup and not your pimples.

In winter, red and nude lipsticks are a joy! Red emphasizes the sharpness of wintry days, and nude keeps everything natural, right into the actual color of your lips. Outrageous shades of purples, blacks, and blues are usually stylish only for Halloween. Because we are college students, the idea of keeping everything mature is important! You cannot be taken seriously with the look of costume makeup.

Scarves are made in several different styles and are used for a lot of purposes. There are several ways one can be tied around the neck for a fun and playful look that is mature as well. Scarves keep us warm; however, if you have a woolen scarf that clearly is made for that purpose, tying it around your head for a headband is a silly gesture.

Thinner scarves are made for this purpose. Heavy

Korea, and the Persian Gulf, today Missouri is a floating museum docked about 500 yards from the Arizona Memorial. Her bow faces the Arizona, signifying that the Missouri now watches over those interred within Arizona’s hull and assures that they may rest in peace.

In addition to the lore about the ships, there are many stories of personal heroism associated with Pearl Harbor. Doris “Dorie” Miller enlisted in the Navy in 1939 to earn money for his family. He was assigned the job of mess attendant, the only position offered to African Americans in the U.S. military at the time. Miller was assigned to serve in the Pacific Fleet aboard the USS West Virginia and soon became the ship’s heavyweight boxing champion.

When Pearl Harbor was attacked, Miller quickly manned a 50-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun. He had never manned one before and had never been trained to do so. When he ran out of ammunition, he helped move injured soldiers to the quarterdeck, saving many lives. The crew finally abandoned the ship, which subsequently sank. In May 1942, he was presented the Navy Please see Pearl

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scarves around your head only weigh you down and affect your posture.

Your hair has a very important role in the way your outfit will blossom. No need to add unnecessary hair pieces such as feathers and neon colored clip-ins. Those are usually playful things beginning teens do in the summertime. Hair can change the outfit completely! If you want something new for the cold air, dark hair colors are always attractive. Explore different ways to wear your hair up or down. There are tons of ways that’ll make you look fresh and filled with beauty.

Use what you are naturally born with and given as much as possible. Know that adding objects to your hair will not make you less or more beautiful.

Through accessorizing over the years, the one thing that has completely blown me away is gloves with the fingertips cut out. The whole purpose of gloves or mittens is to keep your hands warm in cold weather. It wastes material by cutting them off, and they serve absolutely no purpose. Buy a pair of gloves, and keep them the way they are. No use in ruining anything.

Flip flops and socks at any time are absolutely unacceptable, guys! This is another contradiction that concerns the weather. The purpose of flip flops is to let your toes breathe on a nice sunny day. By adding socks, it brings an awful look to your footwear. Wearing socks with flip flops is like wearing a fur coat with shorts. Socks are to wear when it is cold or to prevent feet from sweating. So, wear your flip flops without the socks. When you wear your socks, wear sneakers.

You don’t want too many accessories to take away from an already wonderful outfit. If you are stuck at any time on what may or may not look good together, look it up or even ask for an opinion from a friend. If there’s anything that you can take from this article, it’s to remember “Less is more.”

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THE BIG READ Is Back BY

CARY KNAPP

Thanks to the Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association, this February the college will once again be a part of The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. The Big Read provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. Past Big Reads in coastal Georgia have included To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, and The Maltese Falcon.

In 2013, The Big Read will be devoted to Thornton Wilder and his novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927) and his play Our Town (1938). At first glance, the two may appear to have little in common. One is about the search for meaning after a fatal bridge collapse in Peru, the other about life in a small New Hampshire town.

Only after contemplating these timeless stories side by side do we begin to discover the signature they share: an appreciation for life’s preciousness in the shadow of eternity. Both have enjoyed enormous success since the moment they first appeared and both won Pulitzer Prizes, and neither has ever been out of print.

Because they have been widely read or performed abroad, this novel and play are not only American classics but classics of world literature as well. They are so well known, in fact, that we easily take them for granted. Whether you are rediscovering Wilder’s work or entering his world for the first time, you are joining thousands of his readers in exploring the fundamental meaning of human existence.

Be a part of the activities surrounding The Big Read: Thornton Wilder; there’s bound to be something for everyone. The college will offer a series of Pulitzer Prize winning plays that have been made into outstanding films: Wednesday, February 6 — the musical Rent Tuesday, February 19 — A Streetcar Named Desire Thursday, February 21 — That Championship Season

These films will be shown in the Stembler Theatre at 7 p.m.

Also at the college and again in the Stembler at 7 p.m., there will be a special showing of the documentary OT: Our Town. This film details how, against all odds, the students of Dominguez High School in the barrio of Los Angeles set out to put on the school’s first theatrical production in more than 20 years. Could Wilder’s Our Town about rural life have anything to do with an inner city in California? OT: Our Town follows the students on their discovery of the power of art and the human spirit.

Off campus there will be many activities associated with The Big Read: Thornton Wilder. The First Friday Kick-off in downtown Brunswick on February 1 (5 to 8 p.m.) promises to be a blast, as most First Fridays are.

And on Tuesday, February 5, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre in Brunswick, the critically acclaimed biographer Penelope Niven discusses her recent book, Thornton Wilder: A Life. This first biography of Wilder to be based on unprecedented access to thousands of pages of letters, public and private journals, manuscripts, and other documentary evidence of Wilder’s life, work, and times has been called by Edward Albee “a splendid and long-needed work.”

Fun at the Fall Job and Internship Fair

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a CCGA 1101 Mentor?

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MATTHEW MCINTYRE

While there are many different ways to impact students, one of the most interactive is through the CCGA 1101 Peer Mentor Program.

This program is an innovative approach to assist first-year students transition into college and to help them achieve success in their college career.

Incoming freshman are required to take CCGA 1101, the College Success Seminar, which focuses on providing students with pertinent and relevant information aimed at helping them succeed in college. The mentor program takes this a step further and places, within the class, a fellow student who acts as a resource for the students. Combining CCGA 1101 course content with a mentor

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS Business administration student Don Jones was offered an internship and won an iTunes gift card at the 2012 Fall Job & Internship Fair.

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BRIAN WEESE, CAREER COUNSELOR

I know dressing up isn’t always high on a college student’s agenda. You roll out of bed after a late night “at the library,” throw on a ball cap, and run across campus to make that 8:00 class. Laundry facilities are sometimes limited, so if your clothes pass the smell test, they’re good to go for at least one more wear.

However, there are times when you do need to look your best. There are often programs and activities going on around campus, and you never know whom you will meet at these events. A big part of the unwritten curriculum of college is the networking opportunities you will encounter. You’ve heard the corny mantra time and again, but it is true: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

Certain situations call for certain attire. Know your situation and be prepared properly.

“Business Casual” does not mean shorts and flipflops. For men, it means khaki pants or dark slacks, a dark leather belt, a button-down or “polo” collared shirt, and dark leather shoes with matching socks.

For women, it means a longer skirt or slacks, conservative blouse or sweater, and closed-toed shoes.

Of course, everything should be neatly pressed or at least wrinkle free. Sometimes hanging your clothes in the bathroom while you take a hot shower will help take wrinkles out of clothes.

“Business Attire” is much more formal. For men, this means a dark-colored suit. Pin-stripes are okay as long as the stripes are thin and, from a distance, the suit looks dark. Under the suit jacket, men need to wear a longsleeved white or blue button-down collared shirt. Dark leather shoes with matching socks and a matching belt should be worn. Choose a tie that has one primary color.

Red and yellow are often described as “power ties.” At www.Tie-a-tie.net, you will find instructions on how to tie a tie if you have never done it before.

Women should wear dark colored pants suits or skirt suits. Skirts should be at the knee; for business, short skirts are never appropriate. Never buy a skirt without sitting down in it to make sure it covers your thighs.

With the suit, you should wear a light-colored blouse with a conservative neckline. Skin colored hose and

closed-toed heels finish the look. Business attire requires your clothes to be dry-cleaned, ironed, and starched.

Jewelry in all situations should be kept to a minimum.

One ring per hand and small earrings are best. Wear a nice professional-looking watch (no plastic sports watches, please). Walmart has many inexpensive watches that don’t look cheap.

Dressing for success is a skill that all college students should develop. Making the right first impression is essential to starting your career down the right path.

Spring Student Organization Fair Brunswick — Campus Center January 23 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Camden Center January 24 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

greatly assists in helping the course achieve its goal to facilitate students’ transition into college and their overall college success.

The CCGA 1101 mentor program is a peer-facilitated program designed to assist students with bridging the transition between high school and college. Funded by the Zeist Foundation as part of the Success First grant, this program helps incoming students realize and learn to navigate the vast differences between college and high school.

The CCGA 1101 mentors are academically successful students, typically upper level, who act as a resource for students in the class.

While they attend each class period and assist the instructor, they are not an extension of the instructor, but a knowledgeable peer who is available to answer questions and provide useful information and guidance.

Essentially, the mentors offer the students a less intimidating person of whom they can ask questions. The mentors, having experience with many of the issues that incoming students are dealing with (i.e. financial aid, receiving tutoring, and so on) are able to provide guidance on how to deal with them. Also, the mentor acts as a liaison between the students and the institution by connecting the incoming student with various departments, offices, and organizations as well as with other students, staff, and faculty.

Often students are simply unaware of the myriad of resources and opportunities available to them. The mentors help to introduce and

connect the incoming students to these resources and ensure that students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities.

Incoming students are presented with a plethora of new experiences and information, much of which can be overwhelming. The mentors help students navigate their new surroundings. One of the biggest ways that mentors help students is simply by being available. Often all students need is someone who will listen to them and provide some guidance. The presence of a mentor in the CCGA 1101 class allows new students to gain valuable advice from an experienced student early rather than late in their college careers.

Most students who serve as mentors have benefited from having someone who assisted them when they were beginning their college career. These mentors, realizing the impact that a specific person had on their success, want to impact incoming students and help them to be as successful as they were. Often, if they had not had someone to guide them, they would not have continued to pursue their education.

While this is often cited as one of the main reasons for a student deciding to participate in this program, there are several other reasons why students become mentors. This program provides mentors the opportunity to network with other individuals, offices, and departments around campus. By increasing their networking, it helps the mentors to provide information more effectively to other students.

Another benefit for mentors is the opportunity to use the experience to improve their resume or academic portfolio. This program offers students a great way to gain and subsequently display leadership experience. In addition, it displays a student’s well-roundedness, willingness, and ability to assist other students. Finally, students who become mentors receive a $500 stipend at the end of the semester during which they served.

The CCGA 1101 mentor program offers students a great opportunity to gain valuable experience. By becoming a CCGA 1101 mentor, a student will be able to positively impact an incoming student’s transition into college as well as add to their own overall success.

If you have a 3.0 or higher GPA and are interested in becoming a mentor, please come by the ATTIC to pick up an application to begin the process. This is a great way to have a positive impact on incoming students, give back to the institution, gain valuable experience, and make $500. All students who are selected to become mentors are required to attend mentor training prior to attending their CCGA 1101 class.

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Club and Organization News ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL EDUCATORS (ACE) Advisors: Dr. Claire Hughes & Sarah Hartman

A Pie in the Face for ACE! ACE recently organized a fundraiser in which students and faculty willingly participated by donating funds to faculty jars. The two faculty members with the highest totals (each had to exceed $50 in donations) were “pied” outside of the Coffin building on Tuesday, October 30th. ACE raised over $200 with this fundraiser. Our two winners: second highest total — Dr. Sharon Sellers-Clark; highest total — Dr. Claire Hughes.

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The Physical Education Department, along with Recreation & Wellness, would like to congratulate the participants and the winners of the 2012 Turkey Trot which took place November 15 on the Brunswick Campus PAR course.

Now in its 28th year, the 1.5-mile Turkey Trot features Male and Female Divisions as well as a Team Division. The individual male and female winners are determined by their times; the top three finishers in each division receive trophies. The team winners are determined based on how close the team finishes to its estimated time, which the participants submit prior to the race. Team winners receive turkeys that they can bring home for Thanksgiving or donate to a worthy cause.

Female 1st – Danielle Ontivero – 10m 41s 2nd – Rochelle Picard – 11m 18s 3rd – Lori Tigani – 11m 52s Male 1st – Kristopher Harper – 8m 52s 2nd – Tyler Mimbs – 8m 55s 3rd – Sean McCleary – 8m 57

Team 1st – Melody Westberry and Brittni Flowers – 17 seconds off estimated time 2nd – Lori and Mike Tigani – 24 seconds off estimated time 3rd – Alexia Branch and Alexia Doke – 47 seconds off estimated time

Costa Rica Study Abroad

CULINARY HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP (C.H.E.F.) Advisors: Steve Ingersoll & Walter Wright

C.H.E.F. will be having a cookie sale the day before Valentine’s Day in Brunswick from 2 to 4 p.m. On March 18th and April 10th, they will be having bake sales in Camden as well from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

RADIOGRAPHERS’ CLUB Advisors: Tina Griffith, Bonnie Tobias, & Sheronda Cuffie

Breast Cancer Awareness Community Service Fundraiser: Radiography students participated in the CCGA Campus-Wide Breast Cancer Awareness event on October 10, 2012. They also held club fundraiser events on October 17 and 25. The students raised $375! All of the funds were donated to the SGHS Foundation for the purchase of informational booklets that are given to all patients who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Pictured at right (left to right) are Anna Lane, Lauren Sims, Erica Tatum, Julia Estrada, Brittany Smith, Ginny O’Quinn, and Shayla Bartley.

Explore Your Horizons – Middle School Girls Campus Event: Taryn Hill and Jaci McCall joined instructor Bonnie Tobias in providing an educational experience geared toward a career in the field of diagnostic imaging.

National Radiologic Technologist Week – November 5 – 9: The students paid tribute to all of the radiologic technologists who provide them with guidance during their clinical education courses. The students posted a formal thank-you in the SGHS Team Talk Newsletter, and they delivered snacks to all of the SGHS and Southern Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinical education sites. They drew names and awarded four lucky technologists with “lunch on us”! Pictured are Lauren Sims, Erica Tatum, Technologists Mandy Carter, Ginny O’Quinn, and Beth Williams.

Manna House Donation/Volunteers for the Hunger and Homeless Awareness Effort: Radiography students donated $25 toward the purchase of perishable goods for the Saturday, November 17th event. They collected 13 jars of pasta sauce, 15 pounds of pasta, and two loaves of French bread. These items were delivered to the SGA on Tuesday, November 13. Instructor Sheronda Cuffie assisted with the volunteer effort that Saturday.

Pictured delivering the food are Mickey Dixon, Megan Hicks, Shannan Jones, Jaci McCall, Danielle Long.

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Cross for courage during battle, the first African American to receive such an honor.

He was pinned by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, on the deck of the aircraft carrier Enterprise.

In November 1943, Miller was serving on the USS Liscome Bay in the Gilbert Islands. The warship was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese submarine, detonating the aircraft bomb magazine.

The ship sank within minutes, and Miller was presumed to be among the 646 crew members who died.

Miller was also entitled to receive the

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the street from their hotel. That afternoon, they walked to the concert and enjoyed a reggae/pop Costa Rican band.

“Basic necessities are something I feel most Americans have no idea about,” according to computer science major Jake Kutrufis. “To most Americans, me included, basic necessities are a 50mbps Internet connection, 300 HD channels, and climate control, but once you leave America, you really learn what’s necessary and what’s not.”

Kutrufis explained that once he got to Costa Rica, the very first thing he noticed was that the airport did not have Wi-Fi. “To me,” said Kutrufis, “constant Internet connection was something I was always used to and could always take advantage of it, but during my time in Costa Rica, I learned that the Internet is not the necessity that I thought it was. If anything, it was good not to need to check e-mail or Facebook except for communication with family, but even then, if I had to, I could buy a prepaid phone card and call.”

In the town of Monteverde, students enjoyed cool mountain air, old growth forests, and traditional Costa Rican hospitality. Savannah Griswold noted that the weather in the mountains was much cooler, but that she still rarely needed a jacket; she thought the weather was perfect.

While chicken, beans, and rice are often served at meals, the group dined on one occasion at an Italian restaurant preparing pizzas in a wood-burning brick oven.

A highlight for many in Monteverde was zip-lining by cable and harness through the forest and free-falling on a “Tarzan” swing. For Griswold, zip-lining through the mountains was her favorite activity that the students did together as a group. “I was really scared at first,” said Griswold, “but when I got the hang of it, I had such an awesome time. It was an adrenaline rush and the scenery was absolutely outstanding.”

While in the mountains, students met daily in the conference room of the hotel for classroom instruction.

The group also explored a coffee farm and observed the processes involved with cultivating and marketing organic coffee.

John Taylor, a general studies major, thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

He noted that, on the way to the plantation, “we saw a monkey on some power lines and the driver stopped so we could take pictures.”

He remembers that the roads were very narrow and that some of the

Purple Heart Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. The USS Miller was named after him in 1973. In 1991, a bronze commemorative plaque was commissioned in his honor and placed at the Miller Family Park, which is located in the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. And in February 2010, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp in his name The first woman to receive the Purple Heart was chief nurse Lt. Annie Fox. She earned it for her leadership abilities and for

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bridges were only wide enough for one car at a time.

Taylor enjoyed meeting Alejandro, one of the owners of Thrive Coffee, who taught the group about how his company was trying to cut out the middle man and give more support to the farmers who do most of the work but get the least pay. “We spent the day walking through the planted coffee fields that were on the hillside,” explained Taylor. “We stopped at the owner’s house for some coffee and a pastry that his sister had just made from scratch.”

Students also relaxed in hot springs at Volcano Arenal; swam in the Pacific Ocean while touring the coastal city of Manuel Antonio; and viewed monkeys, sloths, and macaws at Manuel Antonio National Park. On the return to San Jose, some students decided to go whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River.

Mathematics major Jordan Davis expounds, “Six of us went [whitewater rafting], and I had the time of my life. It was really a team effort, and sometimes we could not paddle because we were so busy laughing. This was a great way to end the trip, and we have some pictures from it that are going to last a lifetime.”

“The classes that we had while we were in Costa Rica were very interesting,” concluded Griswold.

“Going into this trip, I was worried that because of the time constraint issue that we would be spending a lot of our time in class and not have very much free time to explore and really get to experience things,” but she felt that the teachers did a great job of using time wisely in order to make the experience worthwhile. “It is nice to have a laid-back environment to learn in,” according to Griswold, “because I feel that I learn more and appreciate the content more when I am relaxed and comfortable.”

The College of Coastal Georgia will offer another study-abroad trip to Costa Rica in 2013 from May 17th to May 28th. Courses that will be offered include ANTH 1102, ANTH 3202, COMM 2200, GEOL 1121, PSYC 1101, and SPAN 1001.

Students may download the Costa Rica study-abroad application at http://www.ccga.edu/SDServices/cl ubs/CostaRica.asp and submit it to Tyler Bagwell in Academic Commons North, Room 236.

Additional information is available by calling Bagwell at 279.5882 or emailing at <tbagwell@ccga.edu>.

the bravery she displayed while fulfilling her duties during and after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in world history”: those words began the first draft of President Franklin Roosevelt’s seven-minute speech before Congress on December 8, 1941.

Annotations to his draft show the words world history crossed out. Roosevelt replaced the phrase with “a date which will live in infamy.” Even so, he has been widely misquoted. Many sources have him saying “a day that will live in infamy,” but clearly it was the date of December 7 that

CCGA Resident Assistants Serving Our Housing Community

BY ALEXIS

CUNLIFFE AND AMBER SUTOR

Want to get involved? Looking for leadership experience? Trying to boost your resume? Desire to make a difference? You should apply to be a Resident Assistant!

An RA is one of the most important positions in the Office of Residence Life and Housing. RAs often serve as the face and voice of the department.

RAs are student leaders who make a difference in the lives of students on campus.

Is that all Resident Assistants do? No way! Here is a list of other duties that they perform: • Conflict coordinator – helps to resolve issues that may arise between suitemates • Event coordinator – plans and implements social activities and gatherings for residents • Support person – always there to help anyone who is feeling homesick and to provide support for students • Floor monitor – promotes a healthy living environment and monitors behavior • Go-to person – answers any questions that residents may have How would a current RA describe the job? RA Ty Bacon states that “being an RA is a valuable position. You have the opportunity to have an impact, to curve the perception of incoming freshman. You can make any student’s time as a resident a very awesome experience.”

Is this the job for you? If you’d like to pursue student leadership opportunities, get to know an RA and find out if you, too, have what it takes to build a community and change lives.

Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available in January at http://www.ccga.edu/reslife. Click on Employment on the menu on the left. Applications are due February 22, 2013.

For more information about becoming an RA, contact Amber Sutor, Residence Hall Director, at <asutor@ccga.edu> or 912-279-4540.

Spring Programming Highlights

Welcome Back Movie: Ted January 18 at 8 p.m.

January 19 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., Stembler Theatre

Espresso Yourself! MLK Coffeehouse January 22 at 8:30 p.m., Lighthouse Bookstore Student Organization Fair January 23 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Campus Center January 24 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Camden Center It is not too late to join a student organization. While you are looking for your next opportunity, make your own Rally Rag or Street Sign!

Comedian: Jessi Campbell January 25 at 8 p.m., Stembler Theatre Coastal’s Got Talent (Open Mic Night) January 31 from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., Stembler Theatre Come out and support your classmates as they show off their musical and comedic talents OR show them yours!

Homecoming 2013 February 2 2 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Truett-McConnell College 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Truett-McConnell College 8 p.m. Homecoming Dance Anti-Date Night-Movie Night: Think Like A Man February 13 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Stembler Theatre Espresso Yourself! Coffeehouse February 20 at 8:30 p.m., Lighthouse Bookstore Dinner Theatre: Murder for Two February 23 at 7 p.m., SAC Wherehouse

Roosevelt wanted Americans never to forget.

Although December 7 is known as Pearl Harbor Day, it is not considered a federal holiday. The nation does, however, continue to honor the thousands who were injured or killed during the attack. As a means of honoring those lost, the White House, American homes, and all government establishments across the country lower the American flag to halfstaff. If a flag cannot be flown at half-staff, the American Legion encourages adding a black ribbon at the top of the pole to indicate mourning.

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THE PRESSURE OF SILENCE BY

BYRON ANDERSON

Depression is a mood disorder that affects a person’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the age of a person’s first experience with depression commonly ranges from 18 to 24, the age of many college students.

Fortunately, students often have access to free counseling and screening. Students at the College of Coastal Georgia can visit www.ccga.edu/ocs to learn more information about counseling.

Counseling is done by professionals, and all information shared is confidential. Counseling is free for students with four credit hours or more.

There are a variety of reasons that a person decides to attend college: self-improvement, a better job, advanced education, the college social life, independence, or simply to please his or her parents. Once in college, students find it is a place where frequent changes and adjustments have to be made in their lives.

Whatever the reason for choosing to attend college, a student should want to enjoy his or her college experience; however, there is a significant amount of work that one has to complete in a semester. From the beginning process of applying for financial aid, to the final decision making stage of what career path to pursue post-graduation, college students are challenged.

CCGA psychology professor Charlsie Myers gives her insight on how the difficulties of adjusting to college can play a part in causing stress in a student’s life: “College is a crucial time for identity development, which can stir up potential stress. Today’s students are often juggling multiple responsibilities, work, school, family, clubs, and so on. Many students find the adjustment difficult,” said Professor Myers.

While some students can balance the difficulties of college life with their personal lives, others struggle with the weight of added stress.

Having to complete homework assignments or projects and to study for final exams is stressful enough, but add a full-time job to the busy schedule of a student’s life and you have stress building upon stress. The development of stress and anxiety can lead to depression, and, if not controlled, depression can lead to serious problems.

There is a high level of competition among college students, and some feel as though they have to live up to the expectations of their families and peers to be accepted.

Maintaining good academic standing, maintaining a good spiritual and emotional balance, and developing and maintaining a healthy social life in an environment that is fairly new to a student can add

large amounts of pressure onto a student, causing him or her to feel overwhelmed by the realities of life.

Some students learn to cope with the pressure, but other students may have trouble overcoming their internal struggles, allowing their problems to consume them.

Students’ keeping quiet about the mental stressors in their lives or refusing to find a healthy outlet for their stress leads to depression.

Depression is a mixture of emotions, and although depression is common, it can have serious effects on a student’s life. The level of depression that a person may experience ranges from normal to mild, moderate, or severe.

Symptoms of depression include feeling lonely, anxious, guilty, worthless, sad, restless, angry, empty, suicidal, low on energy, or apathetic.

One major reason students hesitate to speak out about their problems with depression is that they do not want to be judged or labeled as having mental issues. In certain cases, depression may be a result of a student’s cognition or a genetic predisposition, but that is not always the case.

Physical injuries to college athletes may hinder them from performing to their full potential, causing them to miss a large portion of their athletic season. The injury may cause them to stop training, and not training may lead to bad eating habits or a higher level of anxiety and uncertainty in their future. If ignored, that anxiety and uncertainty can cause a college athlete to go into depression.

Depression shows no bias; it can occur in any student’s life, regardless of race, age, gender, religion, or social status. Depression can be a short-term phase or a longterm battle, depending on how a student handles the circumstances. A person should never be ashamed of being depressed because depression is not a measure of how strong or weak someone is. It is a common problem that many students are confronted with.

Some students may think that, in order to be cured of their depression, they may have to be prescribed medication, so the students may attempt to self-medicate with drugs and alcoho—which is never a good idea. Drugs and alcohol lead to more severe problems and complications with a student’s depression and anxiety, such as suicide. Ignoring symptoms can lead to major depressive disorders, which under severe circumstances have to be medically treated with antidepressants.

If you are in a state of depression, speaking with a friend or a counselor can be a very helpful solution and a far better alternative than drugs and alcohol. CCGA student Allen Jenkins has had his share of personal

Roommate Etiquette

your roommates, and they’ll eventually understand. There is no guarantee that you’ll become best friends with your roommate, so don’t expect that.

What goes on in the room stays in the room — There may be some things that go on within the walls of your dorm/apartment that you may not exactly agree with.

These things are to be dealt with by you and your roommates only.

Do not gossip! Gossiping can be a form a bullying, which often leads to deadly situations.

Leaving the room and sharing the business of your roommates with friends or classmates isn’t very mature. Always choose the mature route! Respect the choices of your roommates, for there are no guardians living with you.

Therefore, you are all responsible for yourselves. This is known as growing up and being an adult.

Limit your noise — In the mornings, you have to be aware that all of your roommates are not on the same schedule as you.

They may still be sleeping while you are getting ready for your day. Limit the amount of noise you have going on. This includes the volume choice on your music, outrageous singing, and early morning phone calls. Even your alarm clock makes noise. Set the volume just loud enough to wake you up, but not your roommates.

Another point about the morning time is greeting your roommates.

It is greatly advised to check and see what mood your roommate is in and work with it. Everyone doesn’t exactly wake up in jolly and enthusiastic moods. You might get scolded just for being joyous. Although this sounds ridiculous, it happens. Do not take it personally, for what someone is grouchy about most likely has nothing to do with you.

Wait until you notice that the person is in a better mood to ask how the day has been going, not specifically asking about the morning time. As a roommate, you want to make others feel comfortable, as you would want

issues while attending college, but instead of finding comfort in drugs and alcohol, Allen found help in friends and music. “Music and interacting with new people around the campus helped me to deal with my personal problems. Talking to fellow students and hearing their struggles made me realize that a lot of students were going through similar or worse situations in life than me, and they were managing to make it through their classes and their everyday lives,” said Jenkins.

Staying silent about depression only makes matters worse, and curing one’s depression does not always require medication.

Depression is a serious matter, so if you are feeling depressed, do not sit idle. Seek help or counseling from your friends, family, or a professional.

Counselors who will assist students in identifying their problems and in reaching their goals are available for CCGA students. To make an appointment, contact the receptionist at the Student Health Center, Lanelle Rogers, at 912.279.4537, email her at <lrogers@ccga.edu>, or visit her on the second floor of the Brunswick Campus Center.

One student speaking out about his or her depression may help a larger population of students who are silently fighting against depression themselves.

Paying It Forward — The Benefits of Altruism FROM CCGA OFFICE OF COUNSELING SERVICES

The holidays are often thought of as the season of giving, and we’ve all heard the saying “It is better to give than to receive.” But did you know that this is actually supported by research? While many of us feel too stressed and busy during this time of year to worry about helping others with their burdens or would like to think about doing good deeds when we have more “spare” time, energy and money, altruism is its own reward and can actually help you relieve stress.

Altruism is defined as “the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others.” Altruistic acts can improve your quality of life in many ways and are definitely worth the effort. Here are some ways that helping others helps you:

Altruism and Psychological Wellbeing: Studies have shown that altruism has a positive effect on your emotional well-being and can improve overall peace of mind. One study on patients with Multiple Sclerosis showed that those who offered other MS patients peer support actually experienced greater benefits than their supported peers, including more pronounced improvement in self-confidence, selfawareness, self-esteem, mood, and levels of daily functioning (Schwartz and Sendor, 1999). It was reported that those who offered support generally found that their lives were dramatically changed for the better.

positive effects often go beyond just you and that other person, potentially influencing your community as a whole. One well known example of this is seen in the movie Pay It Forward, in which one boy’s good deeds have far-reaching positive consequences. When you do altruistic things for others, you often inspire them to do nice things for others, and the phenomenon grows.

Altruism and Stress Relief: When you feel stressed and overwhelmed, you may feel that this is when you are least able to give.

However, acts of altruism can be a great stress reliever.

Studies have shown that the act of giving can activate the areas of the brain associated with positive feelings, lifting your spirits and improving your mood the more you give. And since altruism can lead to lasting emotional well-being, a more positive perspective, a positive effect on others, and better social standing, altruism certainly does the job as a healthy means for relieving stress and increasing life satisfaction.

During this time of high stress and increased demands, take time away from your busy schedule and look for ways to help others and, in turn, help yourself.

Keeping Things in Perspective: Many people don’t realize the strong impact that their comparisons have on their outlook. Helping others in need, especially those who are less fortunate than you, can provide you with a sense of perspective on how fortunate you are to have what you do in life — whether it be health, money, a safe place to sleep, and so on. That perspective can help you to focus less on the things you feel are lacking in your life. Helping others with their problems can also help you gain a more positive, healthy perspective towards the things in life that increase your levels of stress.

Salute to the Sixties:

Building a Better Community: When you do something kind for someone else, the

The Revival of Garage and Psychedelic Rock CONNOR HAYES

Jangly, reverb-laden guitar chords, switching between high-pitched riffs and lethargic drone. Fuzzy voices and aggressive lyrics. Raucous audiences, using copious amounts of various substances, both legal and illegal, preoccupied with causing havoc, or basking in the chaos of the moment.

These are all trademarks of a genre that rose to prominence during the tumultuous 1960s and then seemingly disappeared as quickly as it had come, only to arise for short periods of time in different incarnations throughout the following decades.

The year is now 2012. Garage Rock is back once again.

It may be the 21st century; however, the methods of producing (and what really defines this eclectic genre of music) are no different than they were 50 years ago: instead of focusing on a clear, sterile studio recording, garage rock favors a more distorted, rawer sound. The term “fuzz” is often used to describe the odd, static-like layer of sound that characterizes the genre.

Some of the greats of the original

movement of ’60s garage rock were The Kinks, The Trashmen, and The Kingsmen.

Survivors of the ’60s may not be familiar with garage rock, but they might remember psychedelic rock.

What is psychedelic rock, and what does it have to do with garage rock?

To know the answer to that question is to know how music often evolves: It changes gradually into something else.

By 1966, artists had become more adventurous with not only their melodies, but also with their lyrics.

However, the “fuzz” remained, although in a somewhat diminished version. Combine this with drawnout, resonating guitar chords; strange auxiliary instruments like harmonicas, tambourines, flutes, and organs; and harmonizing vocals, and we have the beginning of what would come to be known as “psychedelic rock.” Forerunners of this derivative of garage rock included The Hombres, Blues Magoos, 13th Floor Elevators, Buffalo Springfield, and The Doors (just to name a few).

In the following decades, these genres began to separate, to distinguish themselves from one

them to do for you.

Understand the importance of privacy — When having roommates, a lack of privacy does occur. You might feel that there is absolutely no room to breathe without having to answer to someone. Give each other space and privacy. It is important to maintain a life outside of the one you share with your roommates. It’s refreshing to have a place where you can escape, even if this means escaping from people. Keeping your relationships to yourself (when it comes to dating) is a great idea as well; sometimes it’s best to keep your private life separate.

Honestly, a place to go to ensure complete privacy is your actual bedroom. Luckily at Coastal Georgia, our dorms are designed where each student has his or her own bedroom aside from the bathroom and common area. Use this to your advantage! Don’t expect to receive complete peace when sitting in the living area.

People often come in and out of the door, and it can get annoying.

When going into your bedroom, you have the option to keep your door open or to close it. When your bedroom door is open, it is sort of an open invitation. A closed door shows that you want to be left alone for a while.

Either way, try not to walk in unannounced because ultimately, it is the person’s private space.

Overall Respect — Apply the Golden Rule and treat others how you would want to be treated.

You can’t expect respect without giving it. Respect the backgrounds of others and realize that you all may be from different places.

Also, you have not all had the same experiences throughout life.

I know it’s hard to believe, but life did not exactly start at going to college or as soon as you moved out of your parents’ home.

Questioning the way that someone does something isn’t a very polite thing to do. Carry an open mind and be accepting.

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another. However, at present, they seem to have grown close once again. Two bands seem to most exemplify this strange musical phenomenon are Ty Segall and fellow San Francisco area group Thee Oh Sees.

Ty Segall was involved with several bands in the Orange County and San Francisco Bay areas, but only started his solo career in 2008, with his full-length LP Horn the Unicorn. This album was garage rock at its truest: primal, fuzzlayered, with shouted lyrics and driven tempos (a notable track would be “The Drag”). His next two albums, Ty Segall and Lemons, followed in a similar sonic style.

It was Ty Segall’s 2010 hit album Melted, however, that showed his fans the full measure of his innovation. Songs like “Finger” and “Ceasar” both had psychedelic and garage characteristics blended: distorted vocals, but also heavy fuzz; and alternative instruments (such as acoustic guitar and flutes), but also heavy hitting electric guitar solos.

Yet, Ty Segall’s best blending of psychedelic and garage styles has been 2011’s Goodbye Bread. In an interview, Ty specifically stated that he was going for a “John Lennonesque” album. This manifests itself in the countless obviously psychedelically-influenced song titles that populate the tracklist: “You Make the Sun Fry,” “My Head Explodes,” “I Am With You,” and “Where Your Head Goes.”

However, as with all of Ty’s more recent albums, there is one song on Goodbye Bread that defines the duality of his passion for classic garage rock and revival psychedelic rock, and that song is “The Floor.”

This track switches seamlessly between breakneck guitar riffs (both acoustic and electric), simultaneous organ and percussion parts, and lucid, echoing guitar chords coupled with Ty’s cooing vocals. Taken with a healthy dose of Segall’s trademark ludicrous guitar solo bits, it’s one of the most powerful tracks on an already tremendous record.

Thee Oh Sees are similar in origin—and one could also say in sound—but upon close inspection, they tend to be another beast altogether. The band is fronted by John Dwyer, an active veteran of the San Francisco underground music scene (having been a member of Coachwhips, Pink and Brown,

Yikes, and The Hospitals to name a few), taking the position of lead vocals and guitar. Other band members include Brigid Dawson, who provides keyboards and backup vocals, Petey Dammit on guitar, and Mike Shoun on drums.

The group’s first album was The Master’s Bedroom Is Worth Spending A Night In in 2008. It includes one of their seminal tracks, “Block of Ice,” which takes much from the surf rock of the late 1950s.

Thee Oh Sees’ sound developed as the years went by, until the next ground-breaking album, Warm Slime, was released in 2010. By that point, John Dwyer’s songwriting was blending both the surf rock sound and classic psychedelic tendencies such as massively reverbed electric guitar and equally distorted vocals. These elements are best realized on the album track “I Was Denied,” which even features a mid-song musical nervous breakdown of sorts, with Dwyer hollering indistinguishable lyrics.

In 2011, Carrion Crawler/The Dream came out, the full manifestation of the psychedelic/garage/surf rock concept. Cuts on the LP range from the staggering psychedelic romp “Carrion Crawler” to the thrashing, mosh-worthy “The Dream.” The latter includes Dwyer’s trademark whooping, as well as the nightmareevoking lines “I lie awake until I sleep, I see the sky tear, and then it weeps. / I was scared. / So scared.”

The album is currently the band’s most solid and varied release.

The most encouraging fact about modern garage and psychedelic rock groups is that they are regionally omnipresent. Unlike in the 1960s, fringe music communities can prosper in cities besides counterculture hubs like San Francisco. In fact, Georgia and Florida can lay claim to a myriad of different bands belonging to these genres, each representing their own cities (and some would say scenes). These include The Memphibians, from Jacksonville; Thee Holy Ghosts, from Gainesville; Four Word Letter, from St. Augustine; Carnivores, from Atlanta; and, of course, The Stillsteps, from Brunswick.

It just goes to show you, music can define a generation, as much as it can enrich and inspire future generations of musicians and listeners.

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THE MOOD OF MUSIC BY

BRITTANY WILLIAMS

Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” Many of us understand exactly what he was saying. For many people, music is more than just notes and lyrics; it is the heartbeat of their soul.

Music can be one’s release, refuge, or escape. Music has the power to influence attitudes, alter moods, and change lives. It wakes people up in the morning, makes people dance, and soothes people when they are sad. Music plays a role in each of our lives, from infancy to adulthood.

Music influences our lives considerably because there is no man who can admit he doesn’t like music and he doesn’t have a favorite song or artist. Many people live or breathe through music; others earn money from it, but most of them relax while listening to music. It is said that music therapy is so powerful that it can cure diseases or disorders of the brain. Our musical preferences reflect our image in society; influence our moods; and make us more courageous, more cheerful, or, on the contrary, more sad and depressed. It all depends on the way we understand or feel it.

When I interviewed different people about how music influences their lives, it was very interesting to

hear their responses. For many, music was the first thing they heard in the morning and could very well set the tone for their day. Some people listen to the music that relates to their mood in that moment. One day it may be country and the next it may be rock. Many athletes have certain play lists on their iPods for pre-game warm-up or when they’re working out.

There is a genre for every mood on any day. The way we react to a song depends greatly on our state of mind or previous experiences. If we associate a song with a sad event in our life, we will grieve when we hear it, while others with no memories connected to that song will consider it happy. Also, we often associate an ad or a movie with the music we hear. That’s why music is used in commercials and films, because, if the message does not reach us, music will for sure.

There are seven strategies of music.

1. Entertainment — At the most fundamental level, music provides stimulation. It lifts one’s mood before going out; it passes the time while doing the washing up. It accompanies travelling, reading, and surfing the web.

2. Revival — Music revitalizes in the morning and calms in the evening.

3. Strong sensation — Music can provide deep, thrilling emotional experiences,

particularly for performers.

4. Diversion — Music distracts the mind from unpleasant thoughts that can easily fill silence.

5. Discharge — Music matching deep moods can release emotions: purging and cleansing.

6. Mental work — Music encourages daydreaming, sliding into old memories, exploring the past.

7. Solace — Music allows for shared emotion, shared experience, a connection to someone lost.

These seven strategies all aim for two goals: controlling and improving mood. One of the beauties of music is it can accomplish more than one goal at a time. Uplifting music can both entertain and revive. Sad, soulful music can provide solace, encourage mental work, and discharge emotions. The examples are endless.

Disregarding tempo, notes, and lyrics, music influences all people. A song can let you express the way you are feeling when you cannot find the words to do so. It can give your heart or mind a voice. A powerful song can change lives or open eyes to see things one would never have seen in silence.

Music is more than a song; it is a way of life for many. Regardless of your personal genre of choice, we can all relate to the idea that music is our refuge.

end. Mr. Brown (played by Colin Firth) is a widower who works as an undertaker, all while attempting to look after his brood of seven illmannered children who have managed to drive away 17 nannies.

Mr. Brown is at his wit’s end with one foot in debtor’s prison when , Nanny McPhee arrives with her mysterious, magical powers, a cross between Mary Poppins and Perchta, a Christmas spirit from Germanic folklore. McPhee, played by Emma Thompson (who also wrote the film’s screenplay), arrives just in time to help Brown corral his flock of unruly children and to save him from an unwanted marriage.

April: Three Days (2001) In this made-for-TV movie, Andrew had married his childhood sweetheart, Beth. Ten years later, Andrew is a top-notch literary agent on the rise, but his relationship with his wife has not fared as well as his job. When Beth is tragically killed before Christmas, an angel grants Andrew the chance to go back in time to relive his wife’s last three days. But there is a catch: he cannot change Beth’s fate. He can only attempt to discover the gift Beth needs most from him, and he has only a very short time to figure out what that gift is.

May: Unlikely Angel (1996) This Christmas film stars Dolly Parton as Ruby Diamond, a selfish country singer who meets an untimely death while driving at night on an icy road. Thanks to a lastminute display of selflessness, Ruby gains an audience with St. Peter (played by Roddy McDowall), who offers her the opportunity to redeem herself. To do so, she will return to Earth and reunite a family torn apart by the loss of a loved one. If Ruby manages to complete her mission successfully by midnight on Christmas Eve, then she will be granted her wings and join the heavenly choir as an angel. If not, she will receive a fate much worse.

June: On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997) Just days before Christmas, Bert, a store security guard played by Mark Ruffalo, catches con-woman Trish and her niece Patsy trying to steal from the department store in which he works. With the holiday so near, Bert agrees (sort of) to “keep an eye” on the pair so that Patsy will not have to spend Christmas in the care of Social Services. Hilarity, romance, and the redemptive power of Christmas ensue as the trio bumbles their way to happily-everafter, with the help of a bit of Christmas magic, of course.

July: Frosty the Snowman (1969) An old silk top hat is discarded by

a stage magician, only to be found by a group of schoolchildren. The children quickly decide that it will make a nice addition to the snowman that they have built. Once the hat is placed on the snowman’s head, he comes magically to life, introducing himself as Frosty, the Snowman. But then the children must battle the hat’s previous owner in order to keep it, all while trying to take Frosty to the North Pole before spring arrives.

Side Note: This animated short is based on the famous Christmas song, “Frosty, the Snowman.”

August: Elf (2003) Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised by one of Santa’s elves. When Buddy goes to New York in search of his real father, he has a bit of a hard time fitting in, thanks to his elf outfit and his love of all things drenched in maple syrup.

However, Buddy’s child-like charm and winning personality soon bring the spirit of Christmas to his new family, even his jaded father (who’s heart is two sizes too small . . . sorry, couldn’t resist). The film is an instant holiday classic because it provides non-stop laughter for all ages, gift-wrapped and delivered as a six-foot elf in green tights.

September: Rudolph, the RedNosed Reindeer (1964) Sam the Snowman (voiced by actor, writer, and folk music singer Burl Ives) narrates the story of Rudolph, the son of Donner.

Rudolph finds himself kept out of reindeer games thanks to his beaming, bright-red nose. As a result of being ostracized by the other reindeer, he teams up with Hermey, an elf who dreams of becoming a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, a prospector. Together they make friends with the inhabitants of an island of misfit toys. Promising to ask Santa to help the toys find homes where children will love them, Rudolph returns to the North Pole just in time to battle the fearsome Abominable Snowman and light the way for Santa to deliver presents on a particularly stormy Christmas Eve. October: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) This classic places the question of whether Christmas magic truly exists at the forefront of the story.

Putting Kris Kringle on trial to determine whether he is legally insane might be darker in tone than your average Christmas fare, but the end result, in which the US Postal Service comes to the rescue, is simply magical.

Side Note: The 1947 film won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Edmund Gwenn), Best Writing, Original Story (Valentine Davies), and Best

A Year of Magical Christmas Movies

BY JESSICA

MOBLEY

Christmas is a season of mistletoe and magic, but it is also a season of angst—six or seven months of it, considering the retailers that start the season with “Christmas in July.” Yet, come January, very few people ever return to work or school and say, “My, that was a relaxing break.”

Here’s one possible solution: don’t take a break. Just celebrate Christmas year-round! Maybe with 11 months to get ready, Christmas 2013 will finally be a restful, peaceful, invigorating holiday.

Probably everyone agrees that Christmas just would not be the same without a plethora of films that portray the magic of the season.

From a pumpkin-headed skeleton and a green Grinch bent on stealing Christmas cheer, to angels earning their wings, to magical silk tophats—how does a person ever fit all of those wonderful stories into just a few weeks in December?

But why even try? Here’s a list of 12 Christmas movies featuring one very important element of the Christmas season: magic. There’s one for every month of the year, so kick back in 2013 and count down the days ’til Christmas by watching the following flicks throughout the year. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

January: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Sleigh bells and pumpkin heads?

While not paired together in my Christmas, Jack Skellington thinks they go marvelously well together!

In this Tim Burton film, the Pumpkin King Skellington (voiced by Danny Elfman) tries to take over Christmas.

This ghoulishly clever fable is perfect for those who overdosed on gingerbread and candy canes this past Christmas.

February: Edward Scissorhands (1990) Before he was Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp was Edward Scissorhands, a being of few words with an uncanny talent for haircuts and hedge clipping. The story is reminiscent of a fairytale, with a grandmother telling her grandchild why it always snows during Christmas. While the story itself is set in a sundrenched 1950s California, there are several scenes that are snow-covered, a combination that sits well with residents of coastal Georgia.

March: Nanny McPhee (2005) While not a Christmas movie in the traditional sense, this film based on the “Nurse Matilda” books written by Christianna Brand provides a lovely fairytale for the entire family, complete with a wedding of snow and frost at the

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Local Tales Hit Home BY

RAINEY GREGG

Eager listeners filled the ballroom of Jekyll Island’s Convention Center on November 10th where acclaimed author Pamela Bauer Mueller would speak. The size of the audience attested to her talent to charm the ear. Hosted by the College of Coastal Georgia, the 2012 Georgia Literary Festival featured a number of authors including Mueller, the three-time winner of the Georgia Author of the Year Award.

Now a local to Jekyll Island, Mueller has taken an enthusiastic interest in the area’s rich history. She opened her presentation with “I’m not originally from the South, but I got here as quickly as I could,” which filled the room with a hum of laughter.

With an appreciation for Georgia tradition behind her words, Mueller spoke of the four gripping historical novels she has written, encompassing tales of those who influenced the growth and development of Jekyll Island and whose stories have gone untold in novel form. Her revivals of nearly forgotten accounts are able to instill a love and deep curiosity for history in adults and youth alike regarding our area. Anyone would find her eloquent descriptions and enlightening recounts of a not-sodistant past an excellent and informative read.

I was thrilled at the opportunity as a student to attend such a notable event in our Golden Isles. The chance to hear the celebrated Pamela Bauer Mueller excited me all the more, being familiar with her exceptional works since I was young. My grandmother, who lives on St. Simons Island, was taken with Mueller’s writings and sent me her earliest published books. I also fell in love them, appreciating more and more how much the stories related to me as I grew older. I jumped at the chance to hear her talk about her

Writing, Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Picture. The 1973 and 1994 remakes can’t boast of anything like those honors.

November: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966/2000) This is a two-for-one. While there is nothing like the original 1966 Chuck Jones animated made-for-TV adaptation of Seuss’s poem, there is an element of charm to Ron Howard’s 2000 remake, with Whoville inhabitants’ stunning hairdos and Jim Carrey’s rather funny improvisations. Watch the original for its sentimental value as a holiday classic that can be seen with the entire family again and again.

Defining Quote: “The Grinch hated Christmas – the whole Christmas season. Now, please don’t ask why; no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. Or it could be that his head wasn’t screwed on just right.

But I think that the most likely reason of all may have been that his heart was two sizes too small.”

December: It’s a Wonderful Life (1947) This story of a generally good man contemplating suicide is pretty dark for a Christmas flick, but more than 30 years later, It’s a Wonderful Lift (starring James Steward as George Bailey) has endured as a Christmas staple. It is initially sad to watch George go through many setbacks, but there is joy in the end when we see (thanks to angelic intervention) what everyone’s life would have been had George never been born.

Bonus: A Christmas Carol (1951) It is hard to select one rendition of the Charles Dickens classic. There are many variations of the timeless tale, ranging from The Muppets Christmas Carol to Bill Murray’s unique and quirky Scrooged, and all are magical in their own right. For this list, I decided to focus on the 1951 adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” Also known as Scrooge, this retelling is hailed as one of the best versions, thanks to Alastair Sim’s definitive portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge. A colorized version does exist, but the film is best enjoyed in its original stark black-and-white beauty.

work and, expectedly, she did not disappoint.

Mueller’s writing career began, however, with children’s books. She has penned five narratives for young readers, including the “Kiska Trilogy,” which follows Kiska the cat on a journey across national borders and state lines, paralleling Mueller’s excursions in actuality.

The books are devoted to her daughters for their encouragement during times of hardship and relocating. “I literally woke up probably for a month with the thought in my mind that said, ‘You must write a tribute to your daughters’ and I told that thought, ‘I’m busy!’” However, that thought refused to give up until Mueller finally sat at her computer and wrote her stories.

Kiska’s books were the first of Mueller’s that caught my grandmother’s eye, being that she has I slight obsession with cats. Who could blame her? Her name is Kitty and I have called her my sweet ole “Mama Kitty” since I can remember.

I always knew I would receive something with cat-like properties for birthdays or Christmas each year.

The feisty Kiska series turned out to be one of my favorite biannual feline gifts. Filled with heartfelt tales, the trilogy is able to relate to anyone who has gone through life’s rough patches when venturing to unfamiliar places, searching for a new place to call home.

Kiska’s travels resemble my own as she begins her life in the mountains of the West and eventually makes her way to the marshes of Southeast with all the excitements and trials that

accompany change. Seen through a cat’s perspective, the first book of the trilogy, The Bumpedy Road, tells of Kiska’s travels from Mexico to San Diego with her family. Being an original California native, Kiska’s encounters with the cultures and traditions of that region bring back treasured memories of home. In Rain City Cats, Kiska is faced with new challenges when she moves to Canada. Once again, Kiska gives a wise feline outlook on her life’s meandering ways with a British Columbian twist. Kiska concludes her adventures in Eight Paws to Georgia on none other than the beautiful place I now call home, St. Simons Island. She tackles totally new lifestyles and grows fond of the exciting people of Dixie, things I have also grown to admire.

Keeping her wit and courage about her throughout all her lifelong trek, Kiska gives extraordinary insight into everyday events, making her more than the usual children’s character.

Through Kiska’s interpretation, Pamela Bauer Mueller’s wisdom and merit shines as she shows the importance of keeping lightheartedness and stamina through the good times and the struggles, giving encouragement to any lucky reader.

Coastal Women Advance to Volleyball Semifinals in SSAC Post-season Play BY

KARA NEISEN

For the College of Coastal Georgia’s volleyball team, the season’s end is only the beginning. In just their second year of play, the Mariners finished with a record of 15-19 (.441). It is an understatement to say this year’s team made history.

From the beginning, it was a team goal to win NAIA Division I Nationals. Believing was the first step; achieving it would require total commitment.

Coach Jeff Huebner begins each year with a weekend retreat on Jekyll Island filled with team building and exercises. Excitement for the season exploded. Pre-season consisted of triples that included work on specific skill sets, competition, yoga, and beach volleyball.

Once the season started, CCGA volleyball was the hot topic of conversation all over campus.

Students and faculty could not wait for the next home game. Coastal’s athletic director, Dr. “Bee” Carlton, was and is one of the program’s biggest fans and did anything to help the team grow.

There were many challenges for the Mariners throughout the season.

Mental growth, identity, and maturity were huge issues for the team. Away games often exposed the weaknesses of the team, and coaches would comment on how great a team we could be if we could get it together.

These battles drove the team crazy—to think how close we were to achieving something great and always being hungry for more. In every week’s practice, Coach continually stressed the need for hard work. Each athlete knew we needed to work harder than the day before if we were to create a legacy.

At one point in the season, the team watched a special on the Olympic basketball Dream Team to gain an understanding of how the CCGA volleyball wanted “to go out.” Settling for anything less than first was not an option.

The Mariners entered the Southern

States Athletic Conference postseason torunament in Montgomery, Alabama, as the 9th seed—the bottom seed. The first day, November 8, was pool play, and Coastal had two matches. Losing both of them would result in our going home.

The women adopted an “underdog” mentality for the games. The Mariners lost the first match against Belhaven University, but came back to win the second match against Southern Wesleyan University, advancing with the victory to the next day of the tournament.

That night, honors were handed out at the awards banquet. Holly Hammer, Joy Ogide, Lindsay Herman, and Amanda Kline received All-Academic Team awards. Hammer was named to the All-Conference second team, and Kara Neisen earned a spot on the conference AllFreshman team. Herman made the All-Tournament team, and the program tied for 3rd in SSAC Conference Sportsmanship award.

The next day, the Mariners faced Emmanuel College, who had defeated the Mariners twice in regular season play. The Mariners took the quarterfinals match with a 3-2 win for a major upset. Having worked their way into the top four of the tournament, CCGA would receive a bid to Nationals with one more win.

The Mariners took a hard loss against Spring Hill College to end their season, missing the NAIA National Tournament by only 16 points.

Looking at Coastal’s volleyball team, it is safe to say that there is something special. Work ethic, chemistry, and passion are not easily achieved in a sports team, especially in the second year of a program, and especially with only six returners from the previous season. The team’s captains—Holly Hammer, Lindsay Herman, and Maggie Bee—fought every day to build a solid foundation for the program. The CCGA volleyball has big dreams for the 2013 season and knows their legacy has just begun.

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Page 8 • December 2012 • Mariners’ Log

Look Out FORE the Mariners!

BY JACLYN

HARTEN

The College of Coastal Georgia has been steadily increasing in size, population, and the diversity of its students. These changes in numbers have had a large effect on the growing interest and skill level of the athletic programs.

In the fall of 2010, the college introduced men’s and women’s golf teams. Being that the location of the college is among some of the greatest golf venues in the Southeast, it was no shock to anyone that the program not only grew, but began to flourish.

Some of the courses available to the golfers include Sea Island’s Plantation, Seaside, and Retreat.

Other courses played by the Mariners are Brunswick Country Club, Sanctuary Cove, Jekyll Island, and the King and Prince.

In the Mariners’ first season, both men’s and women’s teams made an appearance at nationals and got their name and school on the map. Little did they know, this would be the first of many accomplishments to come within a very short time.

In 2011, the college athletic programs of Coastal Georgia became members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Becomong a part of the NAIA, with its 22 conferences

and 258 member institutions, put the College of Coastal Georgia in a league with schools like Savannah College of Art and Design, Faulkner University, and University of the Cumberlands. This advancement gave the Mariners a whole new level of competition, but also made the teams ineligible for post-season play for that first year because of division regulations.

Between the men’s and women’s teams, eight of the inaugural members will be teeing it up to play this season with hopes of returning to Nationals in the spring. The teams have expanded their rosters exponentially, including traveling outside of the United States for the first time and picking up a player from Canada.

Both teams were scheduled to play in four tournaments this fall. Both teams’ four tournaments took them all over the Southeast to compete.

Christian Liggin, one of the returning women, says, “We are all very excited to be able to play in post-season competition. Our new additions have only helped our chances of making it to the national tournament in Nebraska. We are excited to see what the season has in store.”

The men’s team has completed their four events for the fall and had

a phenomenal start with one first-, two second-, and one third-place finish. Individually, junior Dylan Freeman has had two wins to call his own. Freeman says, “The team has shown a lot of potential, and I am really excited to see what is ahead in spring.”

The Lady Mariners also had a great start. They got their second win ever and first for the year at the Webber Invitational in Lake Wales, Florida. To go along with a victory, they have also gotten a second-place and a fifth-place finish.

Students not associated with the golf programs but still interested in learning the game also have those capabilities at the College of Coastal Georgia. Each semester, a golf class is offered as a PHED option for students and is becoming more popular each year. The class is a one credit hour class that is definitely worth a try for all students. The main objective of the class is to “ensure that when you have a job and your boss says let’s go out and play golf, you know enough about the game to be able to do that,” says Professor Rob Ellis. The class is taught on Jekyll Island and includes great instruction and golf knowledge. The golf course is always Coastal Georgia friendly and encourages students to play.

though; this area is known for outstanding golf in all aspects, and it just makes sense for CCGA golf to fit right in!

This fall, the men’s golf team started off right here in our own backyard with the annual Coastal Georgia Invitational. It was a hardfought battle for two days, but when it was all said and done, CCGA ended up losing by just three strokes to Lee College. This may have been a good thing for the team, though.

It’s possible that losing to Lee, who are the defending SSAC champions in golf, made the men’s team tighten up and become even hungrier for the remainder of the fall season.

It didn’t take long to bounce back from their second-place finish.

Shortly after their tough loss to Lee, the men would go on to win their next event, the Chick-fil-A Berry

Invitational. It was a two-day victory for the resilient Mariners, who after the first day were in fifth place, trailing Cumberland University by seven strokes.

As for the second day, boom, fireworks! The team shot a 280, which is figured by the combined scores of the best four of CCGA’s five golfers that qualified for that tournament. The second-day heroics were good enough to finish 8-under par for the two-day tournament and beat out Cumberland University by one shot. This marked the third win in two years for the CCGA’s men’s golf team, which is one of the many great reasons why the teams is now ranked 4th in the country.

The women’s golf team is also making headlines with their continuous climb in the rankings.

The CCGA women’s golf team is ranked 24th in the country, according to golfstat.com.

The women started off the fall season with a second-place finish at the Coastal Georgia Invitational.

Sound familiar? To keep pace with the men, they had to pull out a win

Playing ’til the Final Buzzer BY

C. GARRETT DUTTON

Every sport gives ordinary athletes a chance to do extraordinary things. In basketball, players dream of that epic moment when the clock is winding down and the ball is in their hands.

Three seconds on the clock, you see an open look. Two seconds to go, knees bend and explode up. One second left, you flick your wrist and the ball is airborne . . . SWISH! The buzzer sounds and the crowd goes wild.

Certainly a moment to live for, but how did it get to that point, the point of the game when the winning shot is in your hands? What happened before you became the hero?

Teamwork! That’s the idea the men’s and women’s basketball teams here at CCGA have adopted.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Intensity. That’s what comes to mind after seeing these men compete. The guys began with this intensity from the start, months ago during the off season, and have pushed each other to the limit. With players constantly fighting for positions, it forces everyone to show out every time they step on the court, practice or game.

This intensity sprouts from returning players such as Reggie Burke, a sophomore guard listed at 185 pounds. One of many leaders on the team, Burke handles the ball well and isn’t afraid of taking an open shot.

Then down low, Kentorey Johnson, a 6-7 junior, and Dustin

Henry, a 6-6 sophomore, are two nasty forwards who have the size and toughness to post up down low and to get rebounds, but who are also not scared to step back and drain a three in transition. Johnson says, “ I don’t second guess myself when pulling up from 3-point range. I’ve played guard before at this level and I trust my shot.”

Speaking of the three ball, P.J. Reason (#23), the 6-4 junior guard from Sylvania, GA, makes the net sound wet with all the swishes from 3 range. He also won’t hesitate to pump fake the shot and drive baseline to the hoop.

Then there are the newcomers who have the ability to be starters and who are used throughout games off the bench. Ryan Vines (#4) and Nikola Cvetanovic (#5), are two guards who make smart decisions and don’t cause turnovers. This creates a sense of trust throughout the entire team, something these guys are sure to need in such a competitive league as this.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The women started the season 6-0 and are now 13-3, 5-1 in the conference. They gain confidence with every win. Led by head coach Betsy Harris, the Mariners look forward to the rest of the season with high hopes.

This confidence shines through the entire team, giving them a sense of “swag” that other teams may lack.

With swag comes leadership, which these women have plenty of, in starters and in players off the bench.

CCGA GOLF TEAMS COASTING INTO NATIONAL RANKS BY

SHANE CONDIT

This fall was marked with great triumphs, victories, and a rising in the national spotlight for the College of Coastal Georgia men’s and women’s golf teams. Each team had a great fall season, filled with low rounds and the all-important tournament experience.

Here at the College of Coastal Georgia, we are a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which is a governing body for collegiate athletics. Within the NAIA, CCGA is a part of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).

This year, our men’s and women’s golf teams are both ranked in the top 25 in the country, according to golfstat.com. No surprise here

Men’s Tennis Team Chasing National Title BY

LEIF SHUMAN

This year marks the first time ever that the College of Coastal Georgia men’s tennis team will be able to play for a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national championship. Last year, CCGA built a brand new tennis facility for a brand new team to compete on, with 12 blue courts, six for the men and six for the women.

The new team garnered a couple big wins over some top-ranked schools such as SCAD Savannah and SCAD Atlanta.

When they travel to these schools, the men’s and women’s teams travel together in one of the busses CCGA provides for them. They tend to arrive a day early in order to get proper rest with plenty of time to warm up in the morning for their matches. Sometimes Coastal will play one school a day, or they could play multiple schools in a day.

Whatever the circumstance is, they must be ready and focused for all of their matches, and that starts with early preparation. When CCGA plays another school, a total of nine matches are played, six singles and three doubles. Whichever team wins the majority of the matches that day walks away the victors.

Last year, because it was the first year for the school as NAIA, all the sports teams had to sit out one year when it came to competing for a national championship. This just gave the tennis team ample time to correct the problems that arose with being a new team, and they feel ready to compete this year.

Last year, the tennis team was not stressed financially. The team was able to play two tournaments in the fall (the off-season) and go to all of

the matches that were scheduled in the spring.

Unfortunately, budget cuts have been made to the athletic department, and they have hit all of the sports teams, including tennis.

The teams did not have the funds to play even one tournament during the fall semester, and they are now trying to find a way to play all of their matches in the spring. One way the coaches and team alike are trying to raise the money is through supporters in the community, fund raising such as setting up tennis camps for kids to come out and learn how to play, and any other avenue they can think of to keep their schedule for the year.

Despite the financial issues, the players have a very optimistic view of their chances this year. Being that this is the first year competing for an NAIA championship, the team is determined to set the bar high for players to come. They want to set a high standard for the tennis team so that new players coming to CCGA know they have big shoes to fill.

This year, the team has two new players, Jose Zaatini, who transferrred from Vincennes University, and Dent Law, who is from Rome, Georgia. The new players very much like the CCGA campus and the feeling they get from the team and coaches. The players all get along with each other and have formed a close team bond, which will give them an edge in their upcoming matches. All the players on the team, old and new, agree that this year they have the talent and drive to make a name for themselves at CCGA and at nationals.

shortly thereafter, right?

Well, they sure did! The women traveled to Lake Wales (FL) and competed in the Webber Golf Invitational, where they won convincingly, besting University of Tampa by nine strokes.

Every great team, no matter the sport, is always led by an outstanding coach, and that man For CCGA is Mike Cook. In addition to coaching the golf teams here at Coastal, Cook is also the teaching pro at the Sea Island Golf Club.

CCGA is very fortunate to have that caliber of coaching.

Tournament wins are great, but Coach Cook’s sights are set on a much bigger prize. “One of our main goals for the spring,” he said, “is to make it to the NAIA National Championship.” The NAIA men’s event is being held in the middle of May in Salem, Oregon, which is quite a drive from Brunswick, Georgia. The NAIA women’s championship will take place a week later in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is not too shabby of a drive either.

“Whoever wins the National

Championship will be #1,” said Cook.

There are two ways for Coastal Georgia’s teams to make it to the national championships. One is to win the Southern States Athletic Conference championship, which will automatically qualify them for nationals. The other way is to finish the season ranked among the top 15 teams in the country, which should enable them to receive an at-large bid.

This goal of making it to the national championships is well within reach for both the men’s and women’s golf teams here at Coastal Georgia. With such great talent on each team, along with first-class coaching, it’s only a matter of time before CCGA is going to need a much bigger trophy case!

Sports Shorts

Well, Georgia sure did write their ticket to the SEC title game when they defeated Florida this fall down in Jacksonville. Ever since their dismal loss to South Carolina a couple weeks prior to Georgia’s and Florida’s playing, Dawg fans were a bit concerned. I kept preaching all October long how the dogs weren’t out of it yet and how they still had a chance at the SEC title and possibly a shot at a national championship. All that needed to happen was for South Carolina to lose another game, giving them two losses for the season, and for Georgia to beat Florida down in Jacksonville, giving Florida their first loss. If Georgia maintained with only one loss, it would give them the tie breaker over the Gators for the SEC East title.

Well, it all came full circle, and it couldn’t have played out more perfectly for the Dawgs.

Georgia was all set to play Alabama in a rematch of last year’s SEC title game. In the end, Georgia beat themselves; it was mental errors, not a lack of ability, that put the Tide in the national championship game. GO DAWGS! Fantasy football has blown up in recent years, and now it is one of the most popular forms of competition for NFL fans. It’s really quite simple: you join a league and draft NFL players, mainly offensive positions like quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end. You also choose a kicker and an entire team’s defense.

Once you have drafted your team, the madness really starts. You play in week-to-week battles with other people in your fantasy league. Stats from each player accumulate into points.

For example, if a player on your team scores a touchdown in his game that week, you as his owner get six points for your fantasy team. For

The leaders are all over the court, at every position. One leader that comes to mind is the 5-11 junior guard from Darien, Georgia, Courtney Saunds. This girl can knock down shots from all over the court, and she has the speed to outrun defenses on fast breaks. She is averaging 8.6 points per game.

Saunds also plays well rounded, smart defense, but when discussing defense, you have to mention the play of Maria Marshall (#34). This 6-1 senior from Pompano Beach, Florida, can play ball. Last season in just 18 games with the Mariners, Marshall averaged 7.8 points and 9 rebounds per game. It appears this season that she has picked up right where she left off, as her 8.8 rebounds per game and 36 blocks are outdistancing everyone.

Crystal Chaney (#15) is another force to be reckoned with. Averaging 6.5 rebounds and just over 12 points per game, Chaney has the highest free-throw and shooting percentage of the team’s starters. Time and time again, Marshall and Chaney have given the Mariners second opportunities to score with offensive rebounds, Chaney at 48 and Marshall at 46.

Defense is important in this game, but face it, if you don’t score, you don’t win. Offensively, coaches would like to have at least one player they can trust to bring the ball down court and set up the offense. The Mariners of Coastal Georgia have three: Sofie Schedler (#10), Sequoya Aldridge (#5), and Madel Madden (#3). What these three women have in common, besides their positions, are their levels of composure. All three are always calm, cool, and collected, traits that are necessary to be a good point guard in this league.

So what happens when the point guard position just isn’t getting it done or maybe the defense is keying on certain players as they flash to the paint? Well, ladies and gentlemen, the dish pass to the perimeter is the answer—especially when there are guards who can shoot as well as Brittany Clark (#33), Olivia Melvin (#12), and Margaret Harvey (#2).

These three guards all are deadly from three-point range and are excellent defensive players as well.

So for those teams who have these Mariners on the schedule, well, they better bring their A-game!

You can find the 2012-’13 CCGA men’s and women’s basketball schedules, rosters, and stats online at www.coastalgeorgiasports.com.

Go to page 7 for wrap-up on Women’s Volleyball

every 10 yards gained rushing the ball or receiving, you also get one point, and so on and so forth. The person with the most points in the heads-up battles combined from all your players for each week’s NFL games gets a win for that week. A team record is kept during the season.

The Fantasy Football playoffs started during week 15 of the NFL season, as the top four in the standings of each league went to the playoffs to see who wins the title of fantasy guru. It really is quite an intriguing little game. Rooting for Tom Brady, whom you might have drafted because he was the best available quarterback at the time of your draft, even though you really don’t like the New England Patriots, is among one of the crazy things you may do in fantasy football! Good luck!

Does anyone else think the Major League Baseball season is way too long and that they play too many games? Well, if you don’t, let this marinate for a minute. They play 162 games, not including the post season, each year. They start towards the end of winter in March with spring training and end in the fall, possibly in November, each year. They play in all four seasons! The Boys of Summer have turned into the Boys of Almost Winter, and Mr. October can now be Mr. November.

The San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers for this year’s World Series, but if they hadn’t, we could possibly have seen a game late in the series in November in Detroit, Michigan.

Can you say, “Grab your long johns”? The stands weren’t even full for this year’s World Series.

I mean, c’mon, MLB: you need to shorten the season. Once pro and college football start, the baseball season should come to an end. So Bud

by Shane Condit

Selig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, I urge you to please shorten the season. My patience with such a long season is running as thin as some of the crowds in the stands by season’s end.

The NBA tipped off a while back and seems destined for another great season. Teams have loaded up in the off season (good try, Lakers) in hopes of keeping up with the defending champions, the Miami Heat. I can’t blame them for doing so. Teams across the league don’t want to be left in the dust while other teams stockpile star players.

The Brooklyn Nets, formerly of New Jersey, made history this year for being the first professional basketball team in Brooklyn, New York. This should turn out to be a good move for the franchise, as New York City is an epicenter for basketball on all levels. So tune in and watch the NBA all season long, and let’s keep our fingers crossed that Meta World Peace, formerly Ron Artest, doesn’t beat up any players and/or fans. Stay classy, Ron—or Meta—or whatever you want to be called this week.