Reflector Magazine, Spring 2013

VOL. 84 ISSUE 2 SPRING 2013

SPORTS

STUDENT LIVING:

DROWNING IN CHOICES

WILCOX’S FATE IN THE DRAFT FASHION

TRENDS FOR LESS REVIEWS

BIG SHOWS IN THE ‘BORO HOW TO

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by Georgia Southern University students.

The office is located at room 2013 in the Williams Center.

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STAFF Reflector Editor SHAUNTEL HALL Reflector Deputy Editor TANIQUA RUSS Copy Editor ARIELLE COAMBES Copy Editor COURNEY TIELKING Photo Editor TASHA LUND Photographer LINDSAY HARTMANN Photographer ANDY MORALES Photographer JESSICA STANFEILD Photographer CRYSTAL RILEY Design Editor JOSE GIL Designer MARCO ALEJOS Contributor DUSTIN TILLIGKEIT Contributor KIMEKO MCCOY Contributor MARISSA MARTIN Contributor ANNA WELLS Contributor TEVOR MCNOBE Contributor LINDSEY MCCORMICK CIRCULATION & MARKETING Distribution Manager NICK GARCIA Distribution Associate COREY CARNAHAN Marketing Manager TJ JACKSON Marketing Associate AMBER GORDON

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Once again, we have came together to present you with a great issue that we hope you enjoy. As usual we strive to present you issues that you, the students, care about. One of those things is housing, which happens to be our center story.

All students are faced with the decision of how they will continue their housing plans in the future after the option comes forth following freshman year. This year in particular there are many housing developments that have made their way to Statesboro, all emphasizing the value of luxury living.

We investigated these new developments and also how you, the students, felt about them and what factors are influencing your decisions.

As you all know from last issue, I am always interested in hearing the stories of different students. This time around, in the student lifestyle section, we took sort of a different route. We

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not only focused on the story of a unique student, but we highlighted a resource center on campus that provides aid to students who specifically have unique and challenging lifestyles.

The value in this issue lies in the purpose behind the words. We bring you stories about health and fitness because we see sometimes friends and others who want to get that summer body but go about it the wrong way, sometimes damaging their bodies. Also, we bring you stories about how to get that dream internship that you’ve been longing for. We tell you what to avoid and what to remember. I don’t want to spoil it all so look ahead and let the content do the talking.

Thank you as always for taking out the time to read this publication because this is for you. You are what keeps our staff going. I hope you’re pleased and we welcome your feedback.

Til next issue!

It is important to have a publication on this campus that speaks about the issues you care about. So, we present to you, this semester’s issue of the Reflector.

From cover to cover, each page was crafted with you in mind. This issue was developed to help you in every area that we can. We want you to get internships.

We want you to eat well. We want you to be healthy. We want you to live happy. We want you to have fun. And we’ve provided you with the resources to do all of

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those things.

Spoiler Alert: You WILL love it.

Most importantly, we want you to see yourself.

So as you peruse through these pages, I hope that you see your likes and dislikes, your hopes and dreams, your hobbies and talents, through the stories of your fellow students. And I hope that you will consider being a part of our issue again.

Thank you for taking the time to pick up this issue and I assure you, you’ll never put it down.

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Sports

Can Wilcox stand against other draft picks?

Student Spotlight

Reedi Hawkins gives the heartfelt story behind her pageant platform.

LIFESTYLE PROFILE

Quin Jones gives his take on how the SDRC provides an aid to his visually impaired lifestyle.

HOW TO: DREAM INTERNSHIPS Things to remember when considering an internship.

HOUSING WARS

With many new complexes approaching, traditional on campus interest is dwindling with a new focus on luxury living options.

FASHION

Find out to how to achieve those celeb styles without breaking the bank.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Find out the right way to loose weight with a few easy exercises by working out in your own home.

MUSIC

The Alabama Shakes take the music world by storm with their new album “Boys & Girls.”

MOVIES

Will the 2013 remakes make it to box office hits, or flop again like so many before them?

BOOKS

The Wind Up Bird Chronicle is a mix of mystery, comedy, and everything in between.

OFFICE HOURS

Visit journalism professor Dr. Camille Broadway in her personal office.

REFLECTIONS

Dean Buckner reflects on change on and around campus.

OVERHEARD

Some of the oddest things overheard on campus are sent in by readers.

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Wilcox stands alone

By Trevor McNaboe Down by the banks of Beautiful Eagle Creek, where legendary coach Erk Russell coached, where Adrian Peterson ran for over 9,000 yards and 111 touchdowns and where “Hail Southern” echoes through Allen E. Paulson Stadium, a new name is blazing a path of his own.

Senior safety J.J. Wilcox has been through the gauntlet from summer workouts in the blazing Statesboro heat to a coaching change after his freshman year. But Wilcox embraces the change. If you look at his career you see his name come up at three different positions.

Wilcox came to Georgia Southern University after a senior season saw him lead Cairo High School to state championship and being named First Team All-Region and First Team All-Area while playing both sides of the ball.

He immediately contributed as a freshman playing the position of wide receiver and participated in eight games while starting four of them.

Wilcox moved from wide receiver to slot back at the beginning of his sophomore year,and his production increased as he

became an integral part of the offense, leading the team in receptions (22) and receiving yards (551) while catching three touchdown passes. He also gained 484 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, eclipsing over 1,000 all-purpose yards.

Entering his third year at GSU with 18 starts under his belt, Wilcox once again had a solid year scoring seven touchdowns and rushing for 480 yards.

Change was not a problem once again as he moved to the safety position during fall practice, and never looking back he started 13 more games to push his career starts for the Eagles to 39.

He finished his senior campaign in style, garnering awards that included Coaches First-Team All-Southern Conference and Second-Team All-Southern Conference by three different publications, after 88 tackles and 2 interceptions while returning kickoffs.

Wilcox burst onto the scene when it was announced that he would be a participant in the Senior Bowl, one of the premier college scouting all-star games for both NFL scouts and general managers.

Wilcox impressed scouts during the

weeklong practice leading up to the Senior Bowl so much that multiple scouting sites named him as one of the players that improved his draft stock the most.

The real kicker was when Wilcox was invited to the NFL Combine that was hosted in Indianapolis, Ind. from Feb. 20-26. Here he would interview with personnel from dozens of teams and also run through drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical leap.

According to NCAA.com, the odds of a college football player making it to the NFL is 1.7 percent. To put that in perspective there are over 67,000 studentathletes that participate in college football and each year around 255 of them will be drafted to NFL teams.

Right now Wilcox is projected to be picked in either the fourth or fifth round and is the number four free safety of all available in the draft .

The odds may be daunting, but if Wilcox hears his named called in late April during the NFL draft, he’ll join an elite group of eight other former Eagles to be drafted in the NFL and the first since David Young, a sixth-rounder of the 2003 draft.

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By Taniqua Russ “I would have to say world peace.”

“Definitely world peace.”

“That’s easy, world peace.”

World peace. The typical beauty pageant cause, as seen by the contestants in the 2000 movie “Miss Congeniality.” However, Miss Georgia Southern University 2013 is changing the trajectory of things. World peace begins with ending violence at home, and Reedi Hawkins is, ironically, fighting against those who fight against women.

The senior multimedia communications major has adopted a platform to help women overcome abusive relationships. Hawkins gave birth to this passion at the fourteen years old when her cousin and her best friend were both in abusive relationships.

The women whom she held close to her heart were hurting.

And they are not alone. Many young women are plagued with fear because of violence they may be experiencing in their romantic relationships. According to the National Dating Abuse Help line’s website, young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of violence in a relationship, this is almost triple the national average. People are unaware that dating violence exists in relationships among people of such a young age.

Hawkins knew she had to do something to help the countless women who, like her cousin and friend, were being treated far less than what they are worth.

“It became apparent to me that this is a problem that I didn’t realize was going to be so prevalent, that a lot of people don’t realize is so prevalent. So, you know, at that point I decided that I was going to make it my personal mission to shed some light on this subject and to help girls who are in that situation and help prevent girls from having to go through that in the future,” said Hawkins.

With cases of young adult intimate partner violence increasing, as seen by the 2009 situation between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna, this beauty queen is working to restore the sanctity of love and to teach young women the foundational principle of healthy relationships. According to Hawkins, it is important that young men and women are aware of how healthy relationships look.

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much stems from the fact that I think that everybody deserves respect, and that is one thing I try to teach people that I work with is that love is respect and abuse does not stem from love,” Hawkins said. “You have to have the foundation of knowing that you deserve respect and that you should make it a priority to also give respect.”

Respect is only one ingredient of a healthy love recipe. Flourishing relationships are also built on open and honest communication and safety, according to loveisrespect.org.

For seven years, Hawkins has been fighting to inspire young girls everywhere.

He message of “love is respect” is an intricate part of who she is and how she serves as the current Miss GSU. For Hawkins, shedding light on the issue of abuse in dating relationships goes far beyond the crown.

“I’m thankful to have the title of Miss Georgia Southern because what this title really does for me is act as a microphone to make my voice even louder, help even more people. It doesn’t mean that without the title I can’t be active with the platform and with the cause. I think that it is something that has really touched my heart that I care about and the commitment is for life.”

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By Shauntel Hall Georgia Southern University provides many different campus resources that aim to assist with the lifestyle of many different students. One of these offices is the Student Disability Resource Center, a unit of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, which specifically provides assistance to students with disabilities to ensure that they receive equal access to educational opportunities at GSU. The SDRC currently provides services to 645 students. Such services include note taking, extended time for exams, recorded lectures and distraction free environments for exams. 46 percent of these students have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) while many of these students have a wide variety of disorders which include general physical disorders, learning disorders, psychological issues, visual issues, hearing issues, or acquired brain injury.

Despite these disorders, the SDRC is home to many unique students. Allison Gorman, an educational program specialist from the SDRC, identifies one of these students as Quintavious “Quin” Jones, a junior visually impaired accounting major from Swainsboro, Ga. “I think Quin is a good example (of a unique student). It’s really rewarding for me to see as a professional, a student who comes in and has a disability that could impact them and they could just give up and say ‘oh I have a disability and I can’t do that’ but most of our students really overcome their weaknesses,” Gorman said.

Quin was born with a hereditary vision impairment that gradually decreases his vision over time. His unique impairment fluctuates over time with periods where his vision may be stable for a few months or years, then can suddenly relapse.

Despite his obvious physical condition, his personality shines through and makes him a joy to be around for those in the SDRC office.

“Quin is hilarious. He comes in here, and he talks to us. He has really good people skills. Granted he has a disorder, he is able to overcome that. He wants to be a forensic accountant so he is really driven and motivated. He is really fun and funny. We just like having him around the office,” Gorman said.

Quin acknowledges the stereotypes that accompany those suffering from visual disorders but believes that his personality is one key factor that eliminates those stereotypes from defining him. Despite this, he does admit that his biggest fear is people judging him before they get to know him.

“When you see a visually impaired person I guess people have that sense of maybe they can’t do anything. In a way I let that kind of be a part of my life. I shouldn’t because everybody seems to like me. I haven’t had any problems with any of my friends. Everyone I meet seems to be as nice as possible. I still have that fear of being judged before they get to know me,” he said.

Quin attributes much of his success as a student to the aid he receives from the SDRC which includes the use of equipment to help him do things like take tests or complete homework.

“They are real nice. They help and let you take tests up here. I take mine in (this) office and use ‘CC’ tv. I put papers under it, and it zooms in the color I like. I like white words on a black background. The contrast is much better for my eyes; it doesn’t tire me out as fast. I’m a slow reader because I can only read one word at a time because my peripheral vision is kind of decreasing too, but I just try my best, and read as fast as I can,” he said.

Not only does Quin use the resources of the SDRC office, but he also gives back and volunteers in the office in his spare time.

“I volunteer here some times. If I’m up here and they need my help I know how to file and to answer the phone. I know how to help out with certain situations. Everyone up

here knows me real well. I come up here just to see how everyone is doing. They know me on a good personal level besides just being another student. They are just real nice people, and they just try to help out as much as possible,” he said.

Granted his physical condition, Quin is a student that believes in being independent, driven and helping others. Gorman believes that these skills that can be attributed to students simply taking advantage of campus resources.

“He utilizes accommodations that make it an equal playing field for him, and I think that a lot of students fail to do that. They fail to utilize campus resources,” Gorman said.

Gorman also believes that students can learn the value in being driven and when and how to reach out for help while looking at Quin’s story.

“I think one thing (students can learn) is being driven. Quin has a lot of focus, and he knows what he wants to do, and he is actively pursuing that. More than anything is knowing how to go to the right person and asking for the right help. Quin utilizes accommodations that make it an equal playing field for him and I think that a lot of students fail to do that,” said Gorman.

The SDRC is an example of a resource that is meant to accommodate students with differing lifestyles, specifically disabilities.

For students without disabilities there lies an abundance of on campus resources that can accommodate their needs as well. Not considering his disability, Quin is a student who capitalizes on using the resources that are set forth to him.

“There are so many resources here on campus like the academic success center, career services. There’s all these people here on campus wanting to help students and a lot of students don’t utilize that. Their tuition money and their student fee money, that’s what it’s going to. Quinn does a really good job of utilizing that,” said Gorman.

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The 5 Realities of Interning

C o m p a n y I n c .

By Taylor Terrell As students, we hear this multiple times a year from professors and advisers, “make sure you get the experience on your résumé.”

We understand that experience is required, but what type of experience? How much?

Where can I get this experience from? Raising questions is the first step, but with heavy course loads, multiple all-nighters and extensive research projects, how can we fit this “experience” into our lives and relate it into our professional careers?

It seems harder than it actually is, but with various internships and co-ops, you can prepare yourself for post-graduation and still leave time for simple things in life.

Internships are great opportunities to increase your skills within various job markets by preparing you for your professional endeavors upon graduation.

There are common misconceptions about internships. As it turns out, before you gain the experience that you need prior to graduation, you may need to understand the five realities of interning:

UNPAID IS NOT EQUIVALENT TO NO VALUE

Some employers pay their interns, while others do not. However, many unpaid positions offer experiences of a lifetime, especially for the larger companies because they understand that if they have an immaculate reputation and high credibility, students who work for them will take the job regardless, paid or unpaid.

Get the experience on your résumé now, learn as much as you can, and eventually you’ll be the employer writing the large checks.

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ONE,

TWO,

Depending on your major, you may need an internship for graduation, but for the majority, one is not enough. Employers look for well-rounded students who can contribute to boardroom discussions, take the imitative

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and be proactive throughout their college career.

S e v e r a l internship experiences can build your knowledge of a particular industry and give you more a d va nc e d training than one internship experience alone.

Having a couple successful internships is a great advantage, but in order to double your chances of landing your dream career, balance your semester schedule so you can incorporate multiple professional development opportunities that will build your skills and credibility as a young professional.

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We’ve all been through that before, the event advertised was not the event you thought it would be. For example, an organization advertises they are having an event with tons of free food and giveaways when, in actuality, there were four boxes of pizza for eighty guests, and the giveaways were given to the two people who came early to help them set up.

Nevertheless, when you went to their event you gained something: new connections, words of wisdom or you just enjoyed the experience of something new. That’s exactly how some internships are. Soak in the moments that you’re there, even if it’s not what you anticipated.

Granted, if you signed up to be an executive intern assisting the director of accounting, but each day it seems as if you have little to do or nothing at all, that is not beneficial. In instances like this, talk to your supervisor, make sure that you clearly express your goals for the position you

signed up for. Any understanding boss will help solve any concerns and make sure that your time spent with them is valuable and beneficial to your career.

ANY FIELD GOES

Although some would say an internship in an unrelated field is a complete misuse of time and that you should focus on your goals for your field, what’s the harm?

Finding unique opportunities to increase your education in various fields will make you more marketable. For instance, I can guarantee an employer will not reject your résumé for a graphic arts position, post-graduation, if you have skills in business on your résumé as well.

That’s one less person they have to hire for their company, which saves them money, and now you’re advancing within the company because you’re the most valuable asset. You just won!

Though there are many definitions, being marketable is actually an expression that indicates you’re knowledgeable in several areas and have a multitude of transferrable skills.

BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR SKILLS

The best part about an internship is learning new traits and being able to practice the ones you currently have. Hone in on them.

During the four years you have left, or the last couple months of being a student at Georgia Southern University, use your time and money spent on your education to make a difference in the field you’re in.

The second quality, after intelligence and productivity, that employers look for, according to theundercoverrecruiter. com, is leadership. Ultimately, take all of your experiences from: the classroom, extracurricular activities, social environments and build upon those skills.

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By Kimeko McCoy Sign today and get a new TV. Sign today and get first month rent free. Sign today and get a free t-shirt. Statesboro’s new “luxury living” housing is making big offers, but is it all too good to be true for Georgia Southern University Students?

On-Campus vs. Off-Campus At one point, the main decision students were faced with was whether or not to live on-campus or off-campus. After freshmen year, many of the on-campus residence halls become limited based on classification.

Freshmen residence halls include Southern Courtyard, Kennedy, Southern Pines, Watson Pods, Eagle Village and Watson Commons.

Residence halls for upperclassmen are University Villas, Freedom’s Landing and rooms in Centennial Place.

Executive Director of GSU housing Chris MacDonald believes that the best living for students is on-campus.

“You get what you pay for,” MacDonald said.

Students who live on campus plan on living off-campus next semester because of the pricey housing.

Freshman nursing major, Dareious Rogers, lives in Kennedy now but intends

to move to Campus Crossings next semester.

“It’s cheaper than staying on campus, and it’s close,” Rogers said.

O’neshia Whipple, a junior therapeutic recreation major, lives on campus as well.

Whipple resides in Freedom’s Landing, but similar to Rogers, plans on moving to Campus Crossings next semester “because it’s close to the bus stop, affordable and it’s pretty nice.”

Costs for on-campus living can range from $2,060 to $3,710 per semester.

Though staying on-campus is more costly, it offers mandatory quiet hours and study rooms for the serious student as well as community events for the social butterfly.

University housing looks to ensure the well-being of the student, MacDonald says.

The decision to live off campus is different costs decision with rent being paid once a month over the course of a lease instead of upfront at once like on-campus housing.

Though the decision to live off campus may save some money, some housing does not offer the staff support that oncampus housing offers such as janitorial management and community leaders.

If something breaks it gets fixed, if there’s an issue, our staff can help address roommate issues, etcetera, MacDonald said.

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EAgle village Location, location, location It’s all about location when it comes to leasing an apartment in Statesboro. This one of the single most important factors in choosing housing off-campus. The closer the complex is to campus, the easier the commute but more students competing to lease. The further away the complex is from campus, the harder the commute, but less competition.

University Pines, located on Lanier Drive and GSU’s Blue bus route, is one of the closest apartment complexes to campus and houses many of GSU’s students for that very reason.

Other close complexes, such as Campus Crossing, are similar to University Pines in offering a variety of floor plans with various amenities.

Further off complexes, such as The Islands and Copper Beech, are a bit further from campus but offer more diverse floor plans.

Graduate student majoring in counseling and education, Rosylia Carr, is a resident of The Islands and likes the diverse duplex floor plan.

“I enjoy living in The Islands. I like living in a duplex,” Carr said.

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Aside from the duplex set-up, Statesboro also offers townhomes.

Copper Beech is a short walk from both stadium parking as well as the bus stop.

“We’re only .5 miles from the stadium.

(Students) get a little bit of both here.

We’re still within distance of campus but they’re still off- campus,” Copper Beech property manager Sarah Bonham said.

Previous housing complexes have already staked their claim in Statesboro, but there has been a major influx of new housing within the past few semesters.

Recent housing developments are further from campus but are offering more bang for your buck.

Statesboro’s current housing boasts amenities such as club houses, 24 hour fitness centers, computer labs, appliances and other standards. Recent developments include The Forum, Monarch 301, 111 South and Aspen Heights and are offering amenities such as tanning beds, elevators, car-care centers and more in order to encourage students to sign their lease with them.

Promises, promises, promises.

When it comes to signing a lease, offcampus communities are offering a lot luxury living.

Monarch 301, which will be finished with building in May of this year, will boast a higher quality of living.

“We’re pretty different not only internally, but externally,” Monarch 301 general manager Tara Scott said.

The apartment complex will offer apartments with interior hallways, elevators, trash chutes, resort style pool, a volley ball court, hammock garden, dog park, library with computer lab, coffee bistro and more.

Students are excited to hear about all the amenities but are concerned luxury living will come with luxury expenses.

“I think it is cool and like all the new features the apartments have to offer even though its temporary we can still live in comfort,” junior in public relations, Brittany Barret, said. “The only downside is they can be pricey being that we are college students.”

Aspen Heights, which will be finished building in August of this year, will be similar to complexes with larger floor plans, like Copper Beech.

ASPEN HEIGHTS

“The Aspen Heights home is double the size of your average apartment, but with the amenities one would find in a luxury apartment complex,” Aspen Heights sales and marketing manager, David Hoersten, said.

111 South, which will be done with building in June of this year, is boasting the standard floor plans and rates but with luxury living amenities.

“111 South will feature an amazing resort style pool complete with a lazy river, water volleyball court, in water ping pong tables, a fire pit and grill stations!

We will also have a 24 hour clubhouse,” 111 South property manager, Jessica Ragsdale, said.

“The clubhouse will house our state of the art gym, computer lab with free printing, study lounge, Starbucks coffee bar, tanning beds and game room.”

The choice is yours.

Whether it be on-campus or offcampus, new complexes or older ones, finding a place to live in Statesboro can be a challenge. When doing your research and looking for a place to stay be thorough and sure that it is a good fit for your lifestyle.

While living in luxury is considered first-class, some students feel the property itself is the most important selling factor.

“I want to know that I am going to be in a safe and clean environment,” said Danielle Comer, a junior child and family development and Spanish double-major, said. “The fact is that if I sign a lease then I am basically stuck there for a year. So it’s super important to know exactly what I’m signing for.”

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Wear Celeb Style For Less

By Lindsey Mccormick and Shauntel Hall

This season it’s all about bold patterns and bright colors. Olivia Palermo, NY actress and socialite, gives a prime example of this spring’s fashion trend. Palermo pairs an animal print button down with a burlap mini skirt to give a off a casual yet alluring look. She also shows that accessories are just as important as an outfit.

Leather banned watches have undoubtedly become a favorite. ALDO offers an affordable version of this loveable trend for $40. The bands come in a variety of leather patterns like snakeskin, metallic and a soft pink. In regards to eyewear, aviators and Ray Bans have both held their ground in the spotlight this season. However the cat eye shaped glasses, as seen on Palermo, are on the horizon.

High-waisted skirts are still fashionable and are a great way to achieve the slim waist look while showing a little skin.

Don’t forget that these skirts also make your legs seem long and slender. These adorable skirts have been seen in stores everywhere lately including Forever 21.

Forever 21 offers an affordable variety of high-waisted skirts with all different colors and styles.

There are many ways to effortlessly attain celebrity street style including keeping your eyes open for similar clothing items and accessories at your local retail stores.

Remember that you don’t always have to drain your bank account to resemble a Hollywood starlet.

Under $175 Top: Prabal Gurung for Target Sweatshirt $27 Bottom: Leatheretter A Line Skirt $54 netalamode.com Shoes: Aldo $90

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Georgia Southern University students model their take on the emerging spring trends of bold patterns and bright colors. Top Left: Model pairs bright pastel skinny jeans with a printed top for a fun casual look. Bottom Left: Model shows her fun personality while wearing a bright coral peplum dress for a playful yet sophisticated look. Above: Model mixes stripe pattern with a black embellished tank to achieve the trend.

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The Look for Less

By Lindsey Mccormick and Shauntel Hall

This season’s leather looks trotted the runways left and right.

Leather pieces were seen in tops, pants, skirts and even full dresses.

“I was pleased to see leather down the runway from Jason Wu, Derek Lam, Celine and Saint Laurent,” said fashion merchandising major, Laura Jefferson.

Topshop.com offers a variety of leather leggings to match Olivia’s look. You can pull on a pair of leather riding boots or wedge booties for $35 from Target to add some length.

Palermo pairs her leather en-

semble with a sophisticated long fur vest.

To make this look more achievable, there are other options for “fashionistas”.

Army and camo items are also heating up this season. These items can be found in store or online for great price compared to designer labels.

To top off your street style outfit, pair a bright bag to add a pop of color.

Students can get Olivia Palermo’s high-fashion style by simply paying less. Her urban-look includes many pieces that can be purchased for a fraction of the price.

Under $230 Jacket: $71 hipvoordehab.nl Bag: $50 boohoo.com Tank: $52 jades24.com Leggings: $56 topshop.com

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Georgia Southern University students give their take on the popular leather trend. Students show a rugged look wearing leather jackets and boots paired with bold accessories and also mix in sequin accents. Top Left: Models mix leather pieces with sequin shoulder accents and frosty metallic dresses. Bottom Left: Model pairs black leather boots with motorcyle style jacket to make for a fashionable take on the trend. Right: Model wears brown leather jacket with accented boots as a simple casual look.

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HEALTH

& FITNESS SQUAT: Body weight squat that works your quads, hamstrings and glutes Want to make sure your heels stay on the floor and you’re not going up on your tiptoes, and your knees don’t come before your toes, and that shoulders are back The deeper the squat (but closer to the ground) ; the harder it will be

PUSH UP: Will work your interior shoulder, triceps, and your pecs Can be modified to where your knees are on the ground or on your toes Want to make sure your hands are shoulder length apart Go down to where your elbows are 90 degrees and come back up

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TRICEP DIPS: Works out triceps Want to hold your core in Make sure to breathe Make sure that when you go down in the tricep dip that you keep your elbows in and that they arent flaring out Modified is when your feet are bent in a 90 degree angle, rather than straight out which is harder

PLANK: Works out core and shoulder stabilizers Modified is you can do it straight arm or on your elbows or you can it with your toes on the ground or your knees on the ground Make sure to keep your body in line and your core tight

SIDE LOUNGE TWIST UP: Working out quads and core Rotate each leg on each twist

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REVIEWS

[MUSIC]

Alabama “Shakes” Up the Music Industry

By Anna Wells Alabama Shakes’ rise to fame could be equated to the hypedup sensationalism of Tim Tebow, with one exception: the Alabama Shakes live up to the hype.

While the Shakes have been gaining prestige and fame over the years, they provided the background music for a Zales commercial (“You Ain’t Alone” for those who were wondering) and were placed on MTV’s list of “Eleven Artists to Watch in 2012.”

It is their new album, Boys & Girls, which has pushed them into newfound stardom.

Considered to be a combination of soul, blues and southern rock, it seems that the band could be likened to that of Mumford and Sons, but it is their lead singer/ guitarist Brittany Howard that sets them apart from other more folksy bands.

While not the most glamorous, Howard herself is a spectacle to watch, with her curls, electric guitar and Ma Rainey-esque voice; she leads the band with a confidence that could put the glammed up Timberlakes and Beyoncés of the world to shame.

Most bands see less hype in their entire career than the Alabama Shakes have seen in two years, and lucky for them their album Boys & Girls will keep them on the scene for much, much longer.

“Be Mine” captures the essence of both the band and the album. Beginning with a few guitar riffs, Howard comes in with a sweet-toned croon that is soon replaced with smoky voice that gives the listener a warning, “If they wanna fight….they got another thing coming.”

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Howard’s voice continues to assert, “Be my baby” over the commotion of dueling guitars and clashing cymbals.

As the song dissolves, it is bassist Zac Cockrell that has the last word, ending with a few riffs on his bass, putting “Be Mine” at an end. Another popular track on the album (that was nominated for a “Best Rock Performance” Grammy I might add) is “Hold On.” Drummer Steve Johnson starts the song with a nice beat, along with the bass and guitarist Heath Fogg joining in, to give the song a nice bluesy start.

The song continues with a nice, laidback feel that showcases the strength of Howard’s voice.

Part Macy Gray with a touch of Amy Winehouse, Howard’s tone travels with a touch of gospel as the band surrounds her with the sounds of southern rock. This song gives a sound as endearing as the song’s message that, “you’ve got to get back up, you’ve got to hold on.”

Needless to say that as

with every debut album, not every song delivers. The title track “Boys and Girls” seems to kind of plod along at a pace that loses the listener’s interest. However, the tracks rarely move off course, and the album only stumbles when it moves away from the authentic sound that makes the album so captivating.

In a time where blues and folk bands have become revitalized, Shakes sets itself apart not only because of its compelling music, but because the group is the complete package. Howard leads the group with ease, and the band delivers sound that

highlights her talents.

Alabama Shakes doesn’t seem to be just another addition to the blues genre but is a revitalization of it. Shakes brings new sounds to an old genre that makes it seem as if the blues never fell out of the spotlight.

This album is just right for lovers of the blues, gospel, southern rock or someone just looking for the next big thing. Watch out fun., Alabama Shakes is coming, and if Boys & Girls are any indication of their success, they’re going to come out in a big way.

[MOVIES]

Remakes, reboots and reinterpretations,

Oh My!

By Mallory McLendon We’ve already seen a few of these remakes of some obscure classic movies. “Dredd” wasn’t as awful as I thought it was going to be. “Red Dawn” was just as good (or bad?) as the original. We don’t talk about “Texas Chainsaw.” Ever. But there’s more to come for 2013—some good, some bad and some that probably shouldn’t see the light of day.

There’s not a lot you can say about a movie you haven’t seen. But, we’ve had some recent success in movie remakes: “The Amazing Spiderman,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Dredd,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and “21 Jump Street.” I’m confident that these new one won’t be horrible. …right?

A few more remakes and reboots you might want to look out for later this year and beginning of 2014 are: “Carrie,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Akira,” “The Crow,” “Robocop,” and “Godzilla.” Godspeed.

Man of Steel

“Man of Steel” has a few fans on the fence about it. But coming from someone who’s not already a fan (Superman was always too spandex-y for me), I’m a little excited about this movie. If it can live up to the Dark Knight trilogy,

Lone Ranger

“Lone Ranger” is something everyone should probably go see, for the hell of it. It’s basically going to be the new “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Take that for what it’s worth. I’m not sure this movie should even exist.

Hard-core western fans probably won’t give it a second glance. My dad actually turned his nose up at the trailer.

But between Johnny Depp and… well, Johnny Depp, there should be some good comedy. I’m still not sure who Armie Hammer is, except that he was the Winklevoss twins in “The Social Network,” but I’m willing to give him a chance.

However, if the music isn’t right, I’m walking.

On screen July 3, 2013.

Evil Dead

“Evil Dead,” was a Sami Raimi horror movie from the eighties that was equal parts disturbing and cheesy.

Produced by Raimi and Bruce Campbell, a cult film classical star that featured in the original trilogy of movies. The revamp is going to be just simply disturbing. Look at the trailer if you dare.

Appearing to stay true to the original story line, “Evil Dead” keeps a

I’m positive it’ll be a hit.

And it has a lot to compete with. With the relative success of all these recent Marvel movies, this reboot really does need to live up to our expectations.

Maybe we’ll get a Justice League movie sometime in the future.

On screen June 14, 2013.

few of the key elements that we really might not want to see again: mainly rapist trees. True to current horror movie fashion, they’ve thrown in a few (read: many) cringe worthy terrors in to keep a few senior horror movie-goers a little interested.

The outlook for this one is good.

I have high hopes for it and a few nightmares. If Campbell doesn’t make SOME sort of cameo, I may never return to the theaters.

On screen April 5, 2013.

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[FOOD]

Bigshow’s puts a big spin on burgers

By Dustin Tilligkeit Burgers are common fare for the average restaurant goer.

Bigshow’s however serves burgers that are, as the name suggests, big. It offers a wide variety of burgers featuring a wide variety of toppings. The patties are all-beef made inhouse at Bigshow’s. The toppings to choose from are fairly standard for the most part: cheddar, onions and bacon among others, but there are some surprises, like fried eggs and avocado. Along with burgers, Bigshow’s also serves hot dogs and sandwiches, which includes, for those Philly fans out there, a Philadelphia steak and cheese. They also serve

several different brands of beer including the Budweiser family, Shock Top and they have Natty Light on tap.

For my visit I ordered a “Classic” with bacon. The “Classic” is two patties with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, ketchup and mayo. This burger is huge, with the two patties being a couple inches thick each. It proved to be a challenge in and of itself to eat the burger because of the size of it, but after a few minutes it became easy. The burger came with thinly cut fries seasoned with a house recipe. With my fries I ordered Big Show sauce, which is a curious combination of mayonnaise, ketchup and a few other ingredients. After the burger, I ordered a Bud Light to wash it all down, which proved to be the perfect companion to a great burger.

Bigshow’s is also home to the Big Show Challenge, which pits the challenger against a massive burger composed of ten patties, twelve slices of cheese, bacon, grilled cheeses, lettuce, tomato and Big Show sauce all stacked high on a bun. Included with this monster of a sandwich is a pound of seasoned fries. If you manage to eat through all of this, you come out with a free meal, a shirt, your picture on the wall of fame. Be cautious though, because if you cannot finish the burger, you will have to deal with the $30 ticket attached to it. All I can say to those of you brave enough to take on this challenge is good luck. You’re going to need it.

The restaurant itself is a small space with tables and chairs set against the brick walls. A glass wall separates the dining area

and kitchen, so patrons can see the cooks prepare their burgers.

TVs are mounted with ESPN playing and the music featured classic rock, so no complaints about the ambiance for sure.

Bigshow’s is located in a small shopping center just outside of the Grove on Brampton Avenue. They are open for lunch or dinner and offer the option of dining in or carrying out. Bigshow’s sees its biggest crowd around seven in the evening. The only problem that I had was that the place was a little small so there might eventually be a wait. Other than that, the service was great, the food was delicious and the prices are pretty average, with most of them around nine or ten dollars. Bigshow’s is definitely a good place to grab a burger for dinner with friends.

[BOOKS]

Murakami does not dismiss absurdities

By Marissa Martin Life does not dismiss absurdities in Haruki Murakami’s fictional story of a Japanese man’s life in “The Wind Up Bird Chronicle.”

The book was originally published in Japan and translated over to English in 1997.

Although the book was released over 15 years ago, the novel has a modern feel in its context and plot.

Haruki Murakami builds the plot off of a series of cataclysmic events beginning with the disappearance of his wife, Kumiko’s, cat. Toru is unemployed and Kumiko puts him in charge of finding the cat while she goes to work during the day.

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crowd Toru’s life after Kumiko’s disappearance make the distinction between real life and the life inside his head blur. Elements of disaster and dreamlike events takes place with an odd sister duo, Kreta and Malto Kano, who give more guidance to Toru in his mind than in person and give promiscuity to each encounter they have. A sexy voice of a woman messes with Toru’s mind, and he slowly seeps into what seems to be insanity. Even the teenager next door tempts his sexual desire.

Somehow, the female characters have some idealistic connection to his arch enemy, Kumiko’s brother Noboru Wataya. The relationship between these two develops historical significance of Japan’s political and social structure during this time.

Toru Okada’s escape into the unknown is not surprising as a man’s position in Japan is of war and politics. When Toru decides

to meditate at the bottom of a well, he recalls gruesome details during war of people getting skinned alive and assaulted with a baseball bat. The history of Japan and the Soviet Union play a large significance on Toru’s life and mishaps.

The haunting memories of Toru Okada’s life creep in on him.

The way present and past memories clash in “The Wind Up Bird Chronicle” is a common theme played-up during each scenario.

The effect of remembering repressed emotions and thoughts are only felt through Toru’s odd interactions with women or with numbed responses to minor figures in his life.

Near the end, Toru happily finds a job speaking with women about their psychic burdens and is forced into another series of events for the return of his former love, Kumiko.

The plot is numerous in events that stir emotions of longing,

hopelessness and a slow sense of suffering. Every chapter has psychological meaning that drives deep into the core of the human condition. Haruki Murakami describes people as flawed and just plain weird.

Although the book has serious meaning, the context does add humor to every unordinary proposition in Toru’s life, which is subtle enough to capture real emotions.

This novel is one that explores the realm of consciousness and leaves a lasting impression on the world of the readers, as well as Toru Okada’s. Nothing seems impossible, and that is where the book is made into such a huge success because it implores the existence of anything and everything, from repressed memories to picking up clothes from the dry cleaner.

Haruki Murakami leaves you thinking even after finishing his book.

OFFICE HOURS

WiTh DR. CaMille BRoaDWay JOURNALISM PROFESSOR

“My uncle Jimmy made the lamp. it’s sort of family and homey, warm and i think its beautiful too.”

“eccletic and messy. it reflects a number of my interests.”

“Some of the rest of the things sort of reflect my personal interest. i love science fiction and fantasy. i’ve got all kinds [of things]. got my True Blood poster got my gandalf bobble head over there.”

“My desk is a zoo. i think that means i’m busy. it all looks like i don’t know where everything is, but i do. i know what pile things are in. and some of it, i’ve still got boxes of stuff. i moved here about a year and a half ago, but we’re going to move into Sanford, so i sort of stopped the moving in process. Why get those things out of boxes only to box them in a year and move into Sanford.”

“i love my fake newspapers because they remind me of my friends that i used to work with, reminds me of very good memories that i’ve had of being in a newsroom.”

“a friend of mine made me a plate. one of my favorite characters from the lord of the Rings is gimili, so she put gimli on there and says ‘this axe is made for bad copy.’”

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Change is in the hands of students What a great time to be a member of the Georgia Southern University community!

We have been named one of America’s Best Colleges by Forbes magazine.

This ranking uses student preferences to rank the top twenty percent of schools in the country. Furthermore, we have been recognized for our historic research including the discovery of Camp Lawton and ancient Chinese trade routes.

Georgia Southern has also continued to enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities, including our LEED-certified Recreation Activity Center. We also look forward to enjoying the new Biological Sciences Building and the return of a newly renovated Landrum and Lakeside Cafe.

Georgia Southern continues to thrive in athletics, public service and our commitment to student success and it has been my pleasure to watch the evolution of our beloved institution since my arrival in October of 2007.

As the Dean of Students, it is my responsibility to ensure that the student voice is acknowledged. As a First Year Experience Instructor, I took advantage of the opportunity to ask students why they’d chosen to attend Georgia Southern. One exciting discovery I made by asking this question is that students want to be here!

Students have a desire to receive their education from a regionally and nationally recognized faculty and they want to be challenged by experts in their field of 26 • THE REFLECTOR

choice. Students want to play Frisbee at our Recreation Activity Center and lounge in the hammocks on Sweetheart Circle. They want to be a part of our competitive athletics program and they want to join our nationally ranked ROTC program.

Students look forward to having the opportunity to apply the theory they learn in the classroom to the world beyond their academic careers at Georgia Southern. They want to learn from internationally recognized speakers such as Dr. Madeline Albright, Soledad O’Brien and Former President Jimmy Carter and his First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

They want to participate in research conducted by our faculty members. They want to present said research at national conferences and/or publish the research. They want to offer service through an alternative break trip, and they want to study abroad in various countries while earning credit towards their degrees.

They want to participate in our LEAD Scholars program and participate in the Honors Program. They want to participate in courageous conversations facilitated by the Multicultural Student Center, as well as live in modern residence halls like Centennial Place. They want to enjoy the convenience of the Eagle Transit System and the security of Shuttle Gus on the weekends.

They want to attend an institution that provides all of the amenities of a large institution as well as the care and cohesion

Patrice Buckner Dean of Students

of a smaller institution. I discovered that our wonderful students want the Georgia Southern experience! I’m excited to be a part of the team that provides them with this experience.

With all of the accolades our institution has acquired, there are still areas that need improving. I often hear complaints from students concerning bus routes, meal plans and parking. However, these complaints are not accompanied by viable recommendations for improvement.

With that said, I challenge our students to move beyond complaints and into action. I challenge our students to take control of their experience at Georgia Southern. There are many examples of the results of past student efforts listed above, as well as throughout our local Statesboro community. One example of this effort is the providing of free health care to Statesboro residents.

A group of Georgia Southern students recognized the need for free health care in Statesboro and their efforts have manifested into the Hearts and Hands Clinic. This is just one manifestation of the greatness of our students.

Make a sincere effort to engage your Student Government Association and don’t be afraid to come have a talk with the Dean. Share your passion with a staff or faculty member, we are here to answer your questions, support your efforts and celebrate your success.

Help us take Georgia Southern University to a higher level of excellence!

OVERHEARD AT SOUTHERN People say crazy things in public. Here are some of those crazy things that were heard right here in Statesboro.

"Instead of beerfest, we should do smokefest. everyone can throw in and we can see who smokes the fastest." overheard at the rac

"Can I please have a french fry? I'm pledging, and i haven't eaten in three weeks." overheard in THE russell union

"Last Saturday, i was so drunk and standing on my balcony, and i was thinking really hard about peeing off of it. but then i ran inside to barf." overheard at uv

"do you guys want my cigarette? i don't have aids." overheard AT THE BUS STOP

"weed is the devil. that's why you have to light fire to it." overheard at the library

"have you gotten tested yet?"

"No, they both work at the health center." overheard on the bus

"Can I get a va-gi-da with chicken." overheard at wrapsody

"is drool on your pillow?"

"No, that's throw-up from Freshman year." overheard at copper beech

"i just had sex. and it felt so good." overheard on the pedestrium

"how did you even get that daquiri out of rum runners?"

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