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Today at VSU Literary & art CeLebration UC theater, 7 p.m. Join the staff and contributors of the the latest issue of the odradek, VSU’s literary and art magazine, as they present their work. Features include graphic storytelling, art, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. refreshments will be provided after. The event is free and open to the public.
informationaL SeSSionStudent employment office, 6:30 p.m. The Student employment advisory Committee will meet bi-weekly to plan events relevant to student workers, such as service, outreach and development programs. No membership fee is required. Stop by to learn more.
Learn to DeaL with DiffiCULt PeoPLe Counseling Center Conference room (Powell hall), 4 p.m. The counseling center staff will provide tips for dealing with people who are “impossible” to interact with.
tobaCCo-free CamPUS training Jennett hall 2211, 2:30 4:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. The first meeting will be tonight with a presentation provided by the BaCCHUS Network, which has worked with many colleges and universities on Tobacco Free campus initiatives. a collaborative effort between Sga, Campus wellness and other campus groups.
KaraoKeLibrary auditorium, 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided. hosted by natural high.
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Today in History April 25, 1917: Ella Fitzgerald was born The jazz legend known as the “First Lady of Song” was born in Newport News, Va. Source: history.com
Faculty Senate:
Dead Day decision tabled Joe Adgie SoCiaL MeDia eDiTor jmadgie@valdosta.edu
Dead Day is not dead yet. it was saved on Thursday at the Faculty Senate meeting when the group voted to move a reconsideration of the scheduling of finals week back to the institutional Planning Committee.
Electrical issue leads to building evacuation
“The primary concern with this was to actually give students a full week for finals, as well as reducing the possibility of having multiple finals on the same day, and getting rid of the possibility of having a final at 7 p.m. on Friday night,” aubrey Fowler, assistant professor of marketing and Faculty Senate parliamentarian, said. Dr. Maren Clegg-Hyer,
english professor, expressed her support of this motion, but explained why this had not been done. “We have never done this because it is extremely unpopular with students,” Dr. Clegg-Hyer, said. “We have also not done this because of what the business office told us. if we extend the semester by one or two or three days, that’s additional days that the
faculty needs to be paid, additional days that utilities need to be paid.” another consideration that was moved back was the changing of deadline for final grades to be due. Currently, final grades are due at 9 a.m. on the Monday after finals week, but the Faculty Senate desired to change that deadline to 3 p.m. that same day.
Students ink the rainbow Korean classes offered for fall
Neil Frawley a S S T. S o C i a L MeDia eDiTor
CIP partners with MCL to widen foreign language course offerings.
ndfrawley@valdosta.edu
an electrical malfunction forced the evacuation of the Mass Media building on Monday afternoon. The incident took place near the journalism lab where a smell of burning rubber emanated from the ceiling tiles. Students became alarmed by the foul smell and quickly informed Dennis Conway, assistant professor of mass media, about it. “i went near the front door, and it indeed smelled like burning rubber,” Conway said. “at that point we figured we should probably call the police and fire [station] and eventually Plant operations.” according to VSU faculty members, the electrical problem began place sometime after Plant operations had done some work on the ceiling lights in the mass media building. “our lights had been out in the building for like a week,” Marie elliott, assistant professor of mass media, said. “[Plant operations] was coming over to fix that, and some of the drop ceiling had been left open. The smell was coming either from in the ceiling or the [journalism] lab.” Mass media faculty members, however, remain unsure as to the exact cause of the situation. “i don't know what they were working on, to tell the truth,” Conway said. Fortunately, the evacuation did not take long to resolve. “it was between 20 and 30 minutes,” elliott said. “everything was fine. it smelled electrical, but they said everything was fine.” Though the evacuation did not last long, it did cause a few classes to be canceled. Despite the brief commotion caused by the electrical wiring, nobody got hurt. “Safety was great, the fire people were great and Plant operations fixed it the next day," Conway said. eliott also felt that the situation was handled well. "The police were awesome and all the kids were great and everyone did their part to help out," she said.
according to Thursday’s meeting agenda, “So doing will provide enough time for faculty with a considerable number of papers and projects to grade the time to do so appropriately.” after some discussion regarding what kind of impact this change would have on students, it was decided to remand the recommendations back to the committee.
Jennifer Gleason MaNaGiNG eDiTor jlgleason@valdosta.edu
Ritsuki Miyazaki / THE SPECTATOR Marcolm Mayfield, junior biology and political science major, tie-dyes a T-shirt Wednesday during Hopper Hall Council’s event, “Eat the Rainbow.” Instead of featuring colorful foods as planned, students were invited to tie-dye T-shirts in preparation for a step show on Saturday. Check out pg. 7 for more photos.
LEAP to prepare students for ‘world of work, life’ Isaiah Smart S Ta F F W r i T e r itsmart@valdosta.edu
as the year winds down, students are still being regarded with importance as VSU joins the Liberal education and america’s Promise employer-educator Compact initiative. The LeaP initiative is sponsored by the association of american Colleges and Universities and aims to provide students with a higher quality education. The program’s purpose is to provide students with the ability to attain a valued education that prepares them for the world of work and life in general through liberal arts. The program provides students with intangible skills, such as critical thinking, which supporters feel are key to a higher quality education. a recent survey commissioned by the aaCU LeaP
initiative shows that nearly 90 percent of employers said that the skills they seek in their new hires are abilities of thinking and communication skills provided in a solid liberal education. employers look for skill sets that are not always particular to major requirements and Dr. Bill McKinney, VSU President, says that he intends to give Blazers the opportunity to compete. Critical thinking and effective communication will be the focus of the program. Dr. McKinney, who has been involved with LeaP since 2008, brought the idea upon beginning his presidency last July. With intentions of making VSU one of the premier universities in the nation, Dr. McKinney is passionate about the implementation of this program. Upon being invited to join the LeaP President’s trust in January, Dr. McKinney made
it possible for VSU to become the first public university in Georgia to participate in LeaP at this level. VSU has collaborated in this effort with azalea Health, South Georgia Medical Center and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. “The LeaP program facilitates communication between regional community and business leaders and VSU, cultivating involvement with the university,” Kier Scrivenor, internet marketing strategist for azalea Health, said. azalea Health currently has five interns–three from the computer science department and two from the business department—that are part-time employees. These students serve as development team members and administrative assistants, respectively. See LEAP, Page 2
Students can expand their knowledge of foreign languages further during fall semester with the addition of Korean language courses. The Center for international Programs, in conjunction with Modern and Classical Languages, has offered Japanese, russian, arabic and Chinese for years, and they are available again for registration in the fall. With over 100 Korean exchange students at VSU, CiP is giving students an opportunity to better understand the culture and language of their fellow Korean classmates. “We’re hoping the newly offered Korean language will be popular with VSU students,” said irina McClellan, assistant director of study abroad for CiP. McClellan said that because international exchange students come a long way from home to learn american culture and become fluent in the english language, VSU students should take the time to learn about exchange students’ culture and language. “You could learn something new about your friends and maybe learn some phrases in their language,” McClellan said. roTC students take arabic so when they are sent to arabic-speaking countries they have the upper-hand, according to McClellan. The classes are smaller than the typical French or Spanish classes—sometimes no more than 10 people. “it’s like having a personal tutor, because of the close attention,” McClellan said. “Most of the teachers are native speakers.” CiP works to bring students into the department and expose students to the languages offered in MCL; the department also works with Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching assistant program to recruit instructors for language courses.
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Valdosta recognizes Georgia Cities Week Jessica Ingram s tA F F W r i t E r jdingram@valdosta.edu
this week, cities across the state of georgia are celebrating georgia Municipal Association’s georgia Cities Week from April 20-27. gCW is an opportunity for cities to share with their communities about services offered and how the city has an impact on citizens’ lives. Each year there is a theme for the gCW. this year’s theme is “Cities: Where the Action is.� According to sementha Mathews, public information officer for the City of Valdosta, Valdosta has been participating in the statewide event for the past 12 years. “We enjoy the week because it gives us an opportunity to showcase the work that city employees do year round for our citizens,� Mathews said. Monday was Customer service day where citizens were able to meet their city council members and department heads. Citizens were also able to read the if i Were Mayor contest essays. sixth graders from the community wrote if i were
Mayor, i Would essays earlier in the year and the first, second and third place winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting today. Citizens were able to attend the WaterWorks Lunch & Learn on tuesday. Citizens that attended learned about the water, wastewater and stormwater systems. Another topic of interest at the event
“ We enjoy the week because it gives us an opportunity to showcase the work that city employees do year round for our citizens. �
- Sementha matthewS public information officer
was how resources are used for fire protection services. Valdosta High school students in the Advancements via individual determination program were able to shadow city department heads on Wednesday. today at 5:30 p.m., there
will be a Valdosta City Council Meeting where all citizens are welcomed to attend. on Friday, there will be a Valdosta Police department Career Exhibit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center of the mall with information regarding careers in the municipal law enforcement. the final event of gCW is the great American Clean Up on saturday morning from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteers and city staff will clean East gordon street, north Forrest street, East Magnolia street and north troup street. the cleanup is part of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Valdosta-Lowndes Beautiful (KVLB.) the city picks activities that will enable different age groups and people with different interests to participate, according to Mathews. Mathews said she did not know what the turnout this year for events would be, but the city hopes for several hundred people to participate in the events throughout the week. For more information contact sementha Mathews at (229) 259-3548 or visit the City of Valdosta’s website.
Give & Go gives back Will Lewis A s s t. M A n A g i n g Editor walewis@valdosta.edu
VsU give & go will meet Wednesday through Friday to make one man’s trash another man’s treasure. the program, which will make its debut this year, is offering students the opportunity to donate their unused or reusable items. give & go will give the items to local residents in need. “At move out there seems to be a lot of (what) students consider trash: clothes, canned goods, lamps, things like that--that when they are moving out of halls ends up in the dumpster and just overflows,� Brian roberts, assistant director of student life, said. “A lot of it isn’t trash. it is stuff that can be reused and recycled.� give & go is looking for
Upcoming Events april 26, 8 p.m. relay for Life was moved due to inclement weather. Front Lawn the event runs until the dawn of April 27. april 26-27, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. VsU’s department of Art is hosting the 11th Mother’s day Ceramics sale Fine Arts Building, room 136 the pieces are available for purchase and created by VsU students currently enrolled in advanced ceramics courses.
items ranging from space heaters to televisions—anything that may be recycled into the hands of Valdosta’s needy. “We want to foster a culture of compassion and environmentalism at VsU,� dr. tom Hochschild, assistant professor of sociology, said. “With so much need in south georgia, our goal is to empower students to be agents for positive social change.� give & go will be partnering with second Harvest, a local charity, to distribute all donated items to the community. “the average U.s. citizen creates five pounds of trash every day,� dr. Hochschild said. “this type of consumption is not sustainable, and so we must change our habits.� the event will be entirely volunteer-oriented and will be supported by s.A.V.E. “it’s a shame that this stuff
up, until now, was just being dumped in the trash,� danielle Jordan, junior and president of s.A.V.E, said. “i have walked by the trash during move out, and i saw plenty of nice things that could be put to use. i think it is a shame nobody thought of it till now.� the environmentalist group has already volunteered seven of its members, but more are needed to properly staff all four tents for the days of the events. the tents will be located at various locations around campus, including Centennial Hall, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any questions concerning the upcoming event and offers to volunteer should be directed to dr. Hochschild at trhochschild@valdosta.edu, or contact roberts at the student Life office.
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SGA tackles election problems Joe Adgie soCiAL MEdiA Editor jmadgie@valdosta.edu
the sgA closed out the 2012-2013 year with a round of goodbyes and some further explanation as to what caused problems during last week’s sgA elections. ryan Baerwalde, outgoing sgA president, explained that it involved bills that were seemingly vetoed by accident by his predecessor. “i had written quite a few amendments to the bylaws concerning election rules,� Baerwalde said. “i got them written, and got them passed, and unfortunately, somehow, they weren’t brought before President graham davis’s desk for him to sign, so in essence, they were vetoed.� Baerwalde explained that this veto was completely accidental. “graham had no intention of vetoing it,� Baerwalde said. “it was just never put on his desk, and it was some sort of lack of communication.� Baerwalde explained that he was not aware that his legislation had been vetoed, and put the legislation in his copy of his bylaws as if they had been signed. the meeting was the shortest of the entire 2012-2013 year, lasting just over 10 minutes. sgA members wished each other well on finals and a good summer.
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Boston bomber arrested, city mourns Biden and city public officials speak out against the terrorist attack on Boston. Lesley Clark & Michael Doyle MCT BOSTON—On April 17, Vice President Joe Biden denounced the Chechen brothers accused of planting the Boston Marathon bombs as “two twisted, perverted, cowardly knockoff jihadists,” even as investigators scrambled to find out more about the suspects, one living and one dead. After speaking at an outdoor service for slain Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer, Sean Collier, Biden explicitly connected the bombings and Collier’s slaying to the U.S. war against terrorists worldwide. Preceded by a martial keen of bagpipes, Biden praised Collier as a “remarkable son [and] a remarkable brother,” while his voice rose against those suspected of killing the 27-year-old officer. “They know they can never defeat us,” Biden said, adding that “it infuriates them that we refuse to bend, refuse to change, refuse to yield to fear.” Investigators believe Collier was gunned down in his police car around 10 p.m. on
Thursday by one of the two brothers three days after the marathon bombings. Federal prosecutors have charged Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with use of a weapon of mass destruction and destruction of private property with an explosive for the April 15 bombings in which three people died and more than 260 were injured. Both federal charges carry the potential for the death penalty or life in prison. On April 17, officials also reported that the 19-year-old Tsarnaev remains in fair condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he’s being treated for multiple wounds incurred amid several gun battles with police. Tsarnaev’s 26-year-old brother Tamerlan died Friday after a late-night shootout in which, police say, 200 bullets were fired and several explosive devices were thrown. Additional state charges relating to Collier’s death and the wounding of Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority police officer Richard Donohue are still being uncovered. “We have an active investigation,” Stephanie Chelf Guyotte, spokeswoman for Middlesex County District Attorney Marian T. Ryan,
Sewage spill at Withlacoochee
Wednesday, several gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Withlacoochee River, according to a report made by WCTV. The sewage spill is under the Highway 133 bridge. People south of the bridge
are warned to avoid contact with the river. “The city tells us the leak started around 10:30 Wednesday morning,” the report said. “It’s estimated that 900 gallons of sewage are spilling out per minute.”
said in a telephone interview on April 17. “And we do expect to file charges.” Massachusetts does not allow for the death penalty, as the state last executed a convicted criminal in 1947. Tsarnaev could also face additional state murder charges for the three individuals killed in the April 15 bombings.
“ [I]t infuriates them that we refuse to bend, refuse to change, refuse to yield to fear. ”
- Joe Biden, u.S. vice PreSident
For now, the Suffolk County district attorney who handles Boston cases is letting federal prosecutors take the lead. “We have a team of prosecutors in place, if there is some change,” Jake Wark, spokesman for Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley, said in an interview on April 17. “But the district attorney believes that the federal statutes give federal authorities appropriate jurisdiction.”
Leap Continued from Page 1 “We hope our partnership with VSU through the LEAP program will spark interest in the Computer Science Department,” Scrivenor said. Scrivenor hopes that other businesses will collaborate with VSU in order to affect
Through a multi-agency Joint Terrorism Task Force, investigators have continued to track the Tsarnaev brothers’ footprints worldwide. On April 17, State Department Spokesman Patrick Ventrell said that “some personnel [...] headed down” from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to the Russian province of Dagestan, a largely Muslim region about 1,200 miles away, to talk to the parents of the Tsarnaev brothers. Later that day, in Washington, other investigators trekked to a secure underground Capitol Hill facility to brief members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on the latest findings. Representative C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, DMd., the ranking Democrat on the House Select Intelligence Committee, said lawmakers were told that remotecontrol devices--the type used in toy cars--were used to detonate the bombs. “The indication I got it was remote control,” he said. “That says to me that you need some sort of sophistication to use that device to set off bombs.” The brothers appeared to live in very modest circum-
stances. They resided in a thirdfloor apartment in a shabby building in Cambridge. Their neighborhood was dotted with upscale condominiums as well as auto repair and recycling facilities. Most of the windows in the apartment appeared blocked with cardboard, and a screen dangled from one window. Several neighbors said they believed the apartment was rent-subsidized. According to a spokesman for the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services, at one point, the family and both brothers received state public assistance. The brothers did not receive benefits this year, Spokesman Alec Loftus said, confirming an April 17 report in Boston Herald. The Boston street where both bombs had been planted along the marathon route opened on April 17 to the public for the first time since the April 15 explosions. As relieved residents strolled Boylston Street, businesses began to re-open, many sporting “Boston Strong” signs in their front windows. Public works crews were repairing brick sidewalks that had been damaged by the blast, and orange traffic cones
the university’s curriculum that will reflect current industry needs. Thressea Boyd, director of communications, said that the program will ensure that more students gain the broad outcomes of a liberal education and concrete experience by applying their learning in real-world settings. LEAP incorporates busi-
ness leaders and over 100 college and university presidents. “I expect VSU to become a leader in the national debate over the importance of higher education for the global economy and for democratic societies,” Dr. McKinney said.
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were placed to cordon off the actual bomb sites as crews laid fresh concrete over them. Several bouquets of flowers and rose petals were left at the scene. Several businesses near the bombs sustained heavy damage and were still boarded up, including the Forum Restaurant, where surveillance footage taken from a doorway camera on April 15 picked up the younger Tsarnaev walking away without the knapsack he had been carrying. The Boston Public Library’s main building, which sits along Boylston Street and had been closed since the explosions, also opened on April 17 and offered a free concert in the afternoon. The library also waived its usual late fees.
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Mass murder brings us together Boston, Newton, Aurora, 9/11, Columbine, Oklahoma City and other American attacks will have a place in the hearts of many Americans. We all remember where we were and what we did to help. But what have we done with our fellow Americans to remain united afterward? In wake of the tragedies in Boston and the capture of one of the terror suspects, Americans and our law enforcement proved once again that we will not be oppressed in the “land of the free.” Yet we again showcased to the
world that Americans are selective at best when it comes to courage in the “home of the brave.” Mass murder tends to bring everyone together for the sentimental stories created in the aftermath, but the simplest of causes that affect us every day are neglected. When mass and social media make it a point to create the topics that Americans care about, politicians, activists and political pundits seem to be the first to use the problem at hand for eventual change and to gar-
ner support; yet outside of times of gloom, they cannot agree on ratification as a whole to support or restrict gay marriage in our country. Sports also perpetuate the recurring behavior of galvanization in our country. Sports are used to cope with tragedy especially in cities where tragedy has occurred, but eventually, what happens in high pressure situations between rivals does not result in fans singing “Kumbayah.” In Game 1 of the New York Knicks vs. Boston
Celtics playoff series on Monday, the two teams made statements about the recent events that occurred in Boston the previous week. The Knicks play in the same division as the Celtics and are considered their arch rival. Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony spoke on behalf of his team being united in the cause with Boston victims, but when Celtic team captain Paul Pierce spoke on behalf of his team, a small percentage of the Madison Square Garden crowd booed as he
spoke. Are these people at fault for being insensitive to mass murder and chaos, or do they just hate the Celtics no matter what? This conundrum personifies America as a whole. When is it acceptable to be united and when is it appropriate to continue our country’s natural division? The people in the crowd that night were not upset that Pierce spoke about healing from tragedy; they booed him because he was a Celtic in a playoff series against the
beloved hometown team. Tragedy gains sympathy when it is covered extensively on CNN and other news organizations. Not when your favorite team plays our favorite team. Tragedy is only Neosporin to the scratched leg of America when it comes to keeping us together; but like every wound, a scab will develop and we as Americans continue to pick at it to start the process over again.
This editorial was written by Von Kennedy (vtkennedy@valdosta.edu) and it expresses the general opinion of the editorial staff.
Has the war on drugs ended? Stephen Cavallaro OPINIONS eDITOr sjcavallaro@valdosta.edu
The “war on drugs”: a frivolous campaign waged by the U.S. government in order to promote the prohibition of illicit drugs and end the drug trade through foreign military aid and military intervention. This skirmish has incurred trillions in national debt and has sacrificed the lives of the innocent since 1970, and while the government and left-winged media attempts to have the masses believe that the “war” is still relevant, it is not. The “war on drugs” no longer exists. The end was marked by a series of prodrug legislation that swept the U.S. and Latin America
last year. The people of Colorado and Washington voted in favor of Marijuana legalization, Californians voted in favor of reforming the “three strikes” law and Uruguay ended prohibition on Marijuana while presidents across Latin America initiated a call to end the “war on drugs.” Politicians in both the U.S. and Mexico have used the war’s numerous flaws as major tenants of their political platforms. These stances have gained international success amongst voters. A poll conducted by Gallup in late 2012 indicated that 48% of Americans were in favor of marijuana legalization. Another poll, released early last month, illustrated that drug presence in neighborhoods in Mexico
have significantly declined. Americans and Mexicans have both been beaten into economic and political exhaustion by the continuation of the campaign. The people are jaded by the life, freedom and income being wasted so that this onset can continue,
when they in fact support what the government is fighting. While the aggression has yet to completely subside, a continuous rise in pro-drug supporters each year proves that the “war” has already been lost.
Veronica Dominicis S TA f f W r I T e r vmdominicis@valdosta.edu
The drug war is not over. According to the Mexican public safety secretary, drug cartels make $64.34 billion annually from United States’
users alone. Those who watched the news regularly for the past couple of years remember the recycled images of drug lords smuggling large white cubes and the like across the border on infrared images. The news would cover the border check-
point between the Mexican and U.S. border, showing images of massive amounts of drugs stacked on top of each other. The times have gotten better, but have not stopped the war on drugs. Janet Napolitano, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, said in an early february interview with USA Today that although the borders are easing up, it is not the end of the war--especially the violence caused by drug cartels. Drug cartel leaders are not letting up just because security has grown stronger on the U.S. and Mexico border. Drug leaders are now injecting the U.S. with cartel members as a way to complete transactions within the U.S. without the
middle man. A recent case of this is in Chicago, where drug cartels from Mexico are no longer relying on the border as a way to process drugs. Cocaine, marijuana, heroin and violence are now prevalent in the Chicago area because of one Mexican drug lord who has never set foot inside the city. The Mexican and U.S. drug war is not over. If anything it is getting worse and Chicago is one of the first cities to experience a new and more intense form of the war. The war is lessened at the border, yes, but drug cartels are now implanting their personnel into U.S. cities and staying— meaning that they will not only involve U.S. drug users, but regular people in their everyday lives.
Drones: More transparency needed Kansas City Star MCT Campus President Barack Obama has said drones are used only against threats that are "serious and not speculative." In a CNN interview last year, Obama said strikes by
missile-firing drones are employed in situations "in which we can't capture the individual before they move forward on some sort of operational plot against the United States." But McClatchy Newspapers, citing top secret documents, recently reported that
drone strikes have been directed at a much wider spectrum of targets, including Afghan insurgents and members of a Pakistani extremist group, as well as "other militants" and "foreign fighters." The Obama administration must move quickly to explain the obvious gap between its
stated policy and what's actually happening. The McClatchy story also highlighted the devilish problems attendant to trying to work with the Pakistani government and its army, widely known to be a "state within a state." It turns out that while Pak-
istan's highest officials were loudly condemning drone strikes on their side of the border, the powerful InterServices Intelligence Directorate was working with the CIA on drone strike targeting within Pakistan. Drone strikes have proven to be a highly effective
weapon against terrorists, but it's a weapon that raises questions regarding the proper use of military force. The Obama administration's reluctance to shed more light on its policy has undermined its credibility. A good first step in repairing the damage would be more disclosure.
North Korean threats meaningless James Washington S TA f f W r I T e r jawashington@valdosta.edu
On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed into effect by North Korean General Nam II (of the North Korean People’s Army), the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army and U.S. Army Lieutenant General William Harrison, Jr., representing the United Nations Command. Among other points, the agreement stated that North and South Korea would put a stop to “hostilities and of all acts of armed force until a final peaceful settlement is achieved.” The armistice also reestablished the border of the two nations along the 38th parallel. This agreement
effectively put a cease-fire into effect (in regards to the Korean War.) On March 11, a North Korean newspaper (The rodong Sinmun) reported that the North Korean Army was rid-
This announcement came shortly after North Korea’s accusations of the U.S., and South Korea’s joint naval exercises reducing the armistice to nothing more than “a dead paper.” The U.S. and South
ding itself of all non-aggression pacts that had been established with South Korea and that North Korea had the right to make a preemptive nuclear attack. In other words, North Korea is making it clear that, after nearly 60 years of peace, an attack could take place at any time.
Korea’s joint naval exercises are an annual event. This isn’t the first time North Korea has ended their armistice with their southern neighbor. There have been occasions in 2003 and 2009 in which North Korea has verbally ended the agreement. While the two sides have
never officially ended their war from over a half century ago, this leads to worries that an attack could be imminent. However, in 2010, a barrage of North Korean artillery claimed the lives of four South Koreans. Also, a suspected North Korean torpedo sank South Korea’s rOKS Cheonan, killing 46 sailors. Neither attack was responded to by South Korea, and it is these actions, among others, that may have North Korea believing that another attack would not be counteracted. While the U.S. and South Korea scoffed at North
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Biased Americans accuse Muslims James Washington s tA F F W r i t E r jawashington@valdosta.edu
tragedy struck our nation on April 15 when two bombs effectively ruined what was normally a joyous event. three lives were lost, over 180 others were injured and countless others were affected at the conclusion of the Boston Marathon. the relief efforts have been enormous, showing how our nation can come together in a time of need. Unfortunately, the immediate response is also a prime example of how
our nation is in desperate need of growth and acceptance. shortly after the bombing took place, social media exploded with comments about the bombings. Many included early speculations that the attackers may have been Muslims. i have three simple words for America: get over it. the United states is commonly referred to as a “melting pot,” meaning there is a large diversity of races, religions and cultures scattered throughout the country. is it really logical to believe that
every attack of this nature in our country is planned and/or executed by a Muslim? Followers of islam have to live their lives in fear every time there is what is considered a “terrorist” attack in the United states. i think it is disgusting. On top of that, it has gotten to the point that any time someone of prominence uses the phrase “war on terror” in this country, the first assumption is that the war is against foreigners, specifically of Middle Eastern or Muslim descent. this is absolutely wrong.
Freedom for security Ivey Ingalls-Rubin A s s i s tA n t OpiniOns EditOr iningallsrubin@valdosta.edu
the Cyber intelligence sharing and protection Act of 2013, otherwise known as CispA, yet another threat to our freedom, has stuck its foot in the door. CispA will allow any voluntary information sharing amongst private companies to the government in the event of a cyber-attack. Why is this bill so flawed? Because while ideally it sounds like a simple solution for cyber protection, CispA’s vague wording forms exemptions from privacy laws. those supporting CispA divulge that it is necessary in guarding the U.s. against cyber-attacks from countries like China or iran. However logical, patriotic Americans are arguing that CispA would merely allow companies to effortlessly
hand over private information to the government--thanks for a beautiful liability clause. it’s almost comical how that works itself out.
The citizens of America should have the right to hold and maintain both security and privacy without compromising any constitutional rights. Another reason why this bill is so unsatisfactory is that if permitted to become an amendment, it will result in the personal information of countless Americans being handed down on a golden
plate to law enforcement and federal defense and intelligence. ideally the prosecutions that take place because of the instilment of this amendment would be solely for cyber related crimes, but we all know that’s not how it would work. CispA contradicts any and all other privacy laws. that’s right, all personal information that is digital can now be easily accessed by big brother. the citizens of America should have the right to hold and maintain both security and privacy without compromising any constitutional rights. there’s no doubt that we need cyber security to protect the infrastructure of this economy, but security and privacy shouldn’t go hand in hand, and don’t. As Benjamin Franklin put so wisely, “they who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Followers of Islam have to live their lives in fear there were no Muslims involved in the shootings at Columbine High school or Virginia tech University. there were no Muslims involved in the shootings in Aurora, Colorado or newtown, Conn. the Alfred p. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed in 1995. One hundred and sixty people
more to time to grade, but that is not and has never been the primary consideration. there is a secondary consideration that will allow for the extended thanksgiving week (as has been voted on by both faculty senate and sGA) while still allowing for a fall break as well as a winter break during spring semester if the suggestion is accepted. When the recommendation was put together, it came first from student input and then faculty input. though there were students who wanted the dead day for the reasons mentioned in the article, most that i spoke to were willing to give up that day for the additional exam time as well as the potential for an additional in-semester
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starbucks accounts for the use of approximately 4 billion paper coffee cups per year while around 58 million are consumed in America alone, most of which never see a recycling plant. these cups are responsible for the elmination of millions of trees and are often nonbiodegradable due to a platic lining and waxy coating.
starbucks is working to implement innovative new methods and techniques in order to eliminate excess waste. the company’s goal is to serve 5% of all drinks made in a reusable cup by 2015. in 2012, the coffee empire successfully, served 35.8 million drinks in reusable cups. the campaign has saved over 1.6 million pounds of paper from landfills.
Coffee patrons across campus can do their part by purchasing a reusable cup from any starbucks for $1, or provide thier own reusable cup when ordering a drink. not only will this reusable cup save the consumer 10 cents on every drink purchase, but they will ultimately be working to save ecosystems worldwide.
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break. Currently, the recommendation has been remanded to the Academic scheduling Committee for further review and discussion. We invite all interested parties to make their suggestions and their voices heard with that committee and to the faculty senate. Additionally, we invite representatives from COsA and sGA to review the recommendations and provide their input. Ultimately, our intent is to always provide better support for students and make your VsU a place more conducive to scholarship, growth and community. dr. Aubrey r. Fowler iii Assistant professor of Marketing
Marriage definition i am writing in response to Joe Adgie’s opinion editorial entitled “Everyone deserves right to marriage” in the spectator’s April 4 issue. Let me just first point to the fallacy in the title of Mr. Adgie’s article. Everyone is already entitled to marry; they just can’t marry someone of the same sex. this idea applies to all people, whether heterosexual, rich, poor, immigrant, black or white. Homosexuals already live equally under the same laws as other people. For instance, there are no special traffic or murder laws that only pertain to gays. Marriage is an institution (or definition) that has been on the books for thousands of years and no group has the right to change it. Moreover, it appears re-
cently that the true intent of homosexual activists is to eliminate marriage altogether. take for instance what lesbian journalist Masha Gessen had to say in a recent radio interview. “it’s a no-brainer that (homosexual activists) should have the right to marry, but i also think equally that it’s a no-brainer that the institution of marriage should not exist. …(F)ighting for gay marriage generally involves lying about what we are going to do with marriage when we get there — because we lie that the institution of marriage is not going to change, and that is a lie.” (http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/why-get-married/4058506)
statistics seem to back up this sentiment. it has been shown in other countries and certain regions of the Us where homosexuals are allowed to marry that few actually elect to do so. For example, less than 20 percent of homosexual couples that lived together in California married when given the opportunity in 2008. Compare this to the fact that 91 percent of the heterosexual couples living together in California are married. Homosexuals have the same rights as everyone else. they do not, however, have the right to rewrite the definition of marriage. Caleb thomas Valdosta Citizen
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currences is wrong, shameful and proves that racism and unnecessary hatred still exists in today’s society. it starts from within. More wars are waged over religion in this world than over anything else. it’s about time we take a look at the religions that we are following and use them as a guideline rather than an excuse. if a Muslim is the first thought that crossed your mind as the culprit behind the bombings, then maybe living in the U.s. has corrupted you as well.
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Letters to the Editor Dead Day illusion As the chair of the institutional planning Committee and a member of Faculty senate, i would like to clear up a misunderstanding within last week’s article concerning the potential for dead day passing away. First and foremost, the recommendation is being made with students in mind. Many students have a number of Friday afternoon and evening finals right before graduation, and we are suggesting a week long finals week in order to minimize and, hopefully, do away with this phenomenon. in addition, giving students the full week should prevent many and probably most students from having multiple final exams on the same day. Yes, faculty members potentially have
lost their lives in the bombing. there were no Muslims responsible for that either. i cannot speculate. Maybe there were Muslims behind the attacks in Boston. But let’s be cautious; there is another opinion. Maybe the people responsible had nothing to do with the islamic religion. Maybe the attackers were Christians. Maybe they were Buddhists. What does the nation do then? does the nation choose to single out another religion as wrong or evil? singling out an entire religion because of previous oc-
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APRIL 25, 2013
Humphries, Kardashian set free
NBA player Kris Humphries and reality star Kim Kardashian finally divorce
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ello world—Anthony here bringing you the final Pop Addict of the year. While I’m sure most you will be crying Adderall infused tears because you will miss this column so much over the summer. I, on the other hand, will be keeping with the happenings of your favorite celebs as always. First up this week, we have another celebrity D.U.I case, but this time it doesn’t involve Lindsay Lohan. America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon was arrested for disorderly conduct in Atlanta on Friday morning. Rumor has it that the Oscar winner was riding around with her husband, who also
taken to jail on suspicion of D.U.I, when they were pulled over for swerving. When the officer tried to take in her husband, that’s when she began to act hostile and was subsequently arrested. Who knew the sweet girl who lost her virginity to Ryan Philippe in “Cruel Intentions� had a thug side? They always said you have to watch out for the quiet ones. Regardless, they both posted bail and Witherspoon was back on the red carpet the next day to promote her new movie “Mud.� While Reese is done being a drunken mess in Atlanta, over in California the Kardashians are somewhere celebrating that the wart on their butts is finally gone.
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After what felt like years, which is still longer than her marriage, Kardashian finally reached a divorce settlement with former husband Kris Humphries. It appears that Humphries isn’t going to come out on top (insert sex tape joke) on this one. According to celebrity website TMZ.com, Humphries was seeking $7 million, an annulment and attorney fees. He'll get no money, the marriage will be dis-
solved and he'll pay his own attorney fees. Poor thing, not only did Kris get played by Kim on national television, but he didn’t earn anything from the marriage except a reputation as the guy that was married to a Kardashian for a few days. Another bites the dust. After her second failed marriage, Kardashian has stated she is unsure whether or not she wants to get married again. At least now she can put all her focus on her unborn child; or reality show. While celebs, we’re going to use that term loosely again, were soaking their butt cheeks in the sun at the Coachella music festival these last couple of weeks, we can all take solace in
knowing that Teen Mom star Farrah Abrams has her priorities in order. The MTV star brought her daughter and father to a meeting to negotiate a deal for selling her sex tape with porn star James Deen. Every now and then comes a story that doesn’t require further description or commentary, and this is one of those stories. It’s been a great year for everyone in the world of entertainment. From the reality of reality TV, to the just plain ratchet activity of your favorite celebs, it’s been my pleasure to keep you in the know. Check back with Pop Addict in the fall.
MCT Kim Kardashian attends the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2012.
Additive: ‘Acoustic sounds unplugged’
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elcome back to Additive Noise. You know, the truly amazing thing about music is its flexibility. A song is a song, but it can be played or sung many different ways. One of my personal favorite ways is acoustic. Acoustic music means music that comes from a musical instrument whose sound is not electrically enhanced or modified, no amplifiers, no electric guitars, nothing that plugs in. Many bands, when playing live, will take a moment to perform some of their greatest hits in an acoustic style. Sometimes they even perform whole “unplugged� concerts, where everything is acoustic.
Today, I’m going to share with you some of my favorite acoustic selections. First we’re going to travel back in time to the early 2000s and break out our Fall Out Boy albums. I know what you’re thinking: “You mean that junk I listened to in middle school?� Yes, but it’s not all junk. The band performed and released one of their first singles “Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy,� in an acoustic format that really makes a difference. While the original song is high-powered and upbeat, the acoustic version is quieter, a tiny bit slower and is really useful when trying to calm down. The original makes your heart race; the acoustic could
with Becka McAleer put you to sleep. It’s one of those songs that you love having in multiple versions because it means you can listen to it no matter what mood you’re in. Speaking of moods, here’s a doozy for you. Breaking Benjamin is known for being a very emotional band. They use their hard rock style to invoke primarily brooding agony in the listener (a completely valid approach as a band). However with music,
sometimes less is more. While the original rock version of their song “Without You� is certainly gripping, it’s the acoustic counterpart that I’ll admit has brought me to tears before. Co-written by Jasen Rauch, guitarist for fellow rock band Red, “Without You� is a song portraying feelings of hopelessness, fear and above all sadness. It’s not really much of a pick-me-up, but it’s perfect for a night when you need a good cry. The acoustic version takes away the rough edges and softens the song, making it a bit easier to swallow. Enough calm. Time to pick things up a bit! Did you know that Def Leppard has acoustic versions too? Their acoustic copy of their
most famous song “Pour Some Sugar On Me,� is just as much fun as the original. It has the same gripping rhythm that keeps the audience entertained without some of the splashy electric guitar moves that make it an explosive hit. The acoustic is equally exciting to sing along with and if the live videos are to be believed, the band has just as much fun playing it. That’s all for Additive Noise this week. To hear the selections mentioned here, go to vsuadditivenoise.blogspot.co m. Do some looking around this week and see if you can find acoustic versions or covers of your favorite songs!
MCT Joe Elliott of Def Leppard performs at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey, on June 23, 2009, as the group kicks off a tour with bands Cheap Trick and Poison.
T-Mobile finally releases iPhone 5 S
orry for being out of the loop for a while guys. Been busy with school and all you know. So let me get you back in the loop with some Spec Tech! Google has revealed that it will not allow reselling of Google Glasses. If someone sells it or loans it out, it will be bricked. That means it would not work. Other than that the devices was said to sport a 5megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and have 12GB of memory. The HTC One was an-
nounced and is available now. It has a 4.7-inch LCD screen, 4-megapixel camera, HTC Sense 5 UI, and runs Android Jelly Bean. This phone is becoming one of the hottest phones around. On AT&T and Sprint, it is $199 for the 32GB version and $299 for the 64GB version. The T-Mobile version will cost $579 over a two year plan. It will be one payment of $99 with a $20 bill each month, or you can pay it all upfront. T-Mobile finally has the iPhone 5! The only change it
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has is that it can make T-Mobile HD calls. This means that if you call someone else on T-Mobile with HD Voice, your conversation will be crystal clear. Other carriers are working on the same technology. The iPhone 5 is available
now for $99 with a $20 bill for two years, for a total of $579. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is almost here. If you haven’t heard, it is a beast of a phone. I will have a 5-inch screen, 13megapixel camera, 1080p HD screen, 2GB RAM, 8core chip (quad-core in US), 2,600mAh battery, ad 4G. It has lots of cool camera features (good bye photobombs!) and is still light and thin. Look out on April 30th at AT&T and US Cellular for the Galaxy S4 stating at $199.
Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Cricket will get it in May. That’s it for this semester everyone. Hope you do well on your finals. Don’t forget to check out the Spec Tech blog for my videos for my Top 5 Favorite Video Consoles of all time. You can also look them up on YouTube under that channel, SonicItachi. The question for this week is, “Do you thin T-Mobile’s new pay plan is good?� Send your responses to smsetser@valdosta.edu
MCT A silver iPhone 5 is on display following its introduction by Apple at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Check out the Web Spectator! Need something to do? You can also go to vsuspectator.com, and see what the web exclusives are for this week. Read Quasha Ross’ preview for the South Georgia String Project’s event and John Preer’s coverage of the Pan-American Ensemble’s performance in the Whitehead Auditorium. Also, you can read what Brian Hickey thought about Tyler Perry’s latest release “Temptation.�
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APRIL 25, 2013
Hopper catches tye-dye fever
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Music to fill auditorium saxophone studio recital: sunday at 3 p.m. student recital: Claudia encinas will play the viola, May 5 at 3 p.m. **All recitals will be in the Whitehead Auditorium**
Sudoku Above: (From left) Sophomore Tevin Williams, biology and mass media major, and Brisha Askew, sophomore public relations and Spanish major partake in Hopper’s event Wednesday as they tye-dye their shirts. Left: (From left) Sophomore Mia Rawls, marketing major, assistsAskew with making tye-dye shirts.
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Music majors to showcase talent in VSO’s ‘Virtuosity’ Allison Ericson s TA F F W r I T e r
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VsU students, faculty and staff are invited to “Virtuosity,” a concert hosted by the Valdosta symphony Orchestra. “Virtuosity” will have 27 VsU music majors performing in the orchestra and is expected to have an audience of 500 people. VsU Concerto competition winners Alexander schimpf and Mario rivera will be performing pieces that are sure to showcase the concert’s theme of virtuosity. schimpf will be performing part of Brahms' “Piano Concerto No. 2.”
“[This piece is] regarded by many pianists as one of the most difficult in the repertory,” Dr. Howard Hsu, assistant professor of music, said. rivera, music major, will perform passages from stauss’ “Don Juan” and Bartok’s “Viola Concerto.” “strauss' ‘Don Juan’ is famous for pushing an orchestra to its limit, and many players will find passages from this piece on their list of excerpts required for auditions,” Hsu said. students began rehearsing for the concert in the beginning of March. The audience will not only experience these students’ skills but will also receive a behind-the-scenes look at how a composer cre-
ates a musical work. “For many students, the VsO Youth Concert is their only exposure to a live orchestra and classical music, so we want to give them insight into the incredible music and orchestra performances,” Hsu said. “We are extremely fortunate to have a professional orchestra in this region because many larger areas either don't have an orchestra or have lost theirs.” Show Information Time: Friday, 10 a.m. Place: Whitehead Auditorium It will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
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NFL Draft hopefuls from VSU Five former Blazers could get be granted a chance to play at the next level starting with tonight’s draft
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To Get This: Photo: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images John Daly finishes up a slice of pepperoni pizza while he reads the break on the 18th green at The Lion’s Den’s Golf Club in 2010. Daly said Kinderlou Forest was amongst his top ten courses he has ever played on.
Daly playing in South GA Classic Eric Jackson S p o rt S e D i to r epjackson@valdosta.edu
two-time major champion John Daly tees off today in the first day of Web.com tour’s South Georgia Classic at Kinderlou Forest Golf Course. the pGA tour golfer was quite pleased with the setting
for the weekend event. “it’s one of the best courses i’ve ever played,” Daly said. “i wish i was 20 years younger playing it because it’s right up my alley. it’s just an awesome golf course. it’s not easy, it’s never difficult. it’s definitely one of my top ten’s i’ve ever played.” “Long John” nicknamed for his exceptional driving distance is competing in his
first ever South Georgia Classic and his third Web.com tour event. Since the committment to play from Daly, the anticpation has grown for the competition. tickets are being sold for $5 dollars each and proceeds will be donated to charities. “this is a homerun for the South Georgia Classic to have John Daly competing
for the title this week at Kinderlou,” said tournament manager Joerdan Simpson in a press release. “John will greatly add to the excitement for the fans and we know he will truly enjoy this great community event.” the Classic is one of 25 other events apart of the Web.com’s tour. the event begins at 7 a.m. and lasts until Sunday.
cut for the first time, after missing out in his first two attempts in 2009 and 2010. Witcher would go on to finish at -4, tied for 30th, earning him $3,812. the 27-year old Atlanta resident was able to qualify this year with a single-round of 66 at the Doublegate Country Club in Albany. Witcher, a former AllAmerican at VSU, recently won his first professional tournament, on the eGolf tour in February.
Witcher won shooting 6667-72-205 for the rounds. Along with his first career tournament victory, Witcher pocketed a cozy $15,000 first place prize. A notable name in this year's field is the infamous John Daly, who recently tweeted he would be competing. the South Georgia Classic is the longest course on the Web.com tour at 7,781 yards. Last year's winner, Luke List, earned a first place
prize of $112,500. the event starts today, and is being held at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club here in Valdosta.
Former Blazer golfer returns to familar course Chris Kessler S p o rt S W r i t e r ckessler@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State alum Brent Witcher is beginning to making a name for himself in ranks of professional golf. the former Blazer will be competing in the South Georgia Classic this week. Witcher will return to the South Georgia Classic for the fourth time. in last year's Classic, Witcher was able to make the
Courtesy of OGA Former Blazer golfer Brent Witcher after winning his first Open Golf Atlanta event. Witcher looks to use familiarity with Kinderlou Forest to his advantage this weekend.
VSU women’s tennis earn NCAA tournament berth: South Region Standings 1. Barry (24-0) 2. Saint Leo (17-5) 3.West Florida (14-6) 4. Rollins (13-5) 5. Lynn (13-4) 6. Valdosta State (11-7) 7.Florida Southern (15-6) 8. Stillman (30-1)
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Blazer softball team ready to heat up in upcoming postseason D.J. Davis S p o rt S W r i t e r ddavis@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State faces doubleheaders against two Gulf South Conference foes this weekend as they prepare for the opening round of the GSC tournament in coming weeks. Both Delta State and the Christian Brothers suffer from poor records, 16-31 and 11-24 respectively, but the Blazers must stay focused. A sweep of the weekend will ensure that the regional tournament will be hosted by VSU. “We gotta win games,” VSU head coac thomas Macera, said. “We have to win these four games this weekend to keep us in the hunt for the regional tournament. the top two teams host, which means teams 3-8 travel, and you don’t want to travel during a regional tournament. the teams that have been winning the region for the last several years have been teams that are hosting. We lose four games this weekend and there is no way we can host, so every game we are playing is still very important in the region picture.” VSU will be back in the postseason after their magical 58-5 run last season which ended with the first softball national championship in school history. Macera sees no reason why this year’s Blazers cannot duplicate the accomplishment of last year’s team.
“they’re two different teams,” Macera said. “this team is a good team; it’s a very good team, we are rated third in the country. they just gotta keep growing as a team. We’ve grown all year. We played really well last weekend and lost a one-run game and that was just unfortunate, but it wasn’t because we didn’t play well; we just lost a one run game. early in the year we were losing games we had no business losing just because we weren’t playing well together. For this team to succeed, it is the same as last year’s team. they have to play together and trust what they’re doing.” VSU’s duo of Courtney Albritton and Morgan Johnson were crucial members of that 2012 team’s stretch run through the postseason tournaments. Both Albritton and Morgan went on a tear in the fivegame GSC tournament last year and will be looking to do so again heading into another postseason run in an attempt to secure VSU’s fifth consecutive GSC Conference Championship. Johnson batted .562 in five games; she scored five runs and drove in three more. Albritton batted a scorching .650, scored seven runs, and drove in 11 runs, including two homeruns, en route to earning Most outstanding player of the GSC tournament. Albritton and Johnson are once again ready to shine in the spotlight as they carry the Blazers through the postseason.
“i wanted to be able to help my team out,” Johnson said. “the year before, i didn’t do very well and i wanted to be able to make the Alltournament team and i was able to accomplish that. i’m just glad i performed well that weekend.” Albritton said, “i wanted to really step up and help also. i think seeing all the pitchers throughout the year, and then seeing them again at the tournament really helped a lot.” Coming up to the end of the 2013 season, the Blazers have managed some a few impressive feats to get themselves into the GSC record book. VSU is currently batting .346 as a team which would rank them fifth in GSC history. Albritton has hit .432 for her career thus far which ranks her third in GSC history of players with a minimum of 250 at-bats and two seasons. Finally Shelby Altman had a three homerun game earlier this season against West Georgia which tied a GSC record. “it’s awesome,” Altman said. “it’s a honor [to have name in GSC record book]. it’s just coming out here and playing the game i love. Having that is just a plus.” VSU takes on Delta State at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Steel’s Diamond at Blazer’s park.
Stephen Nowland/ NCAA Photos Catcher Ashley Steinhilber came up big for the Blazers in last year’s conference tournament. VSU aims to win its fifth straight GSC title.
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Undergraduate Candidates Abbey, Shannon Marcelle Adams, Abigail Emma Adcock, Chloe Elizabeth Adkins, Samantha Albritton, Casey Marie Albritton, Casey Marie Albritton, Nancy Rachel Alexander, Yata M. Allums, Stephen Lanier Alston, NiQuan Andre Anderson, Ashley Brooke Anderson, Corey Peak Anderson, Dyeshera Latrice Anderson, Michael Anderson, Nathan Carl Andrews, Kimberly Krystal Arnold, Shelbie Monique Arnspinger, Blakely Cannon Arrington, Christina Dale Asbury, Taylor Elizabeth Ash, Amber LeAnne Atkins, Thomas Lee Auguste, David Aurandt, Christopher Chase Autrey, Joshua Lewis Averett, Ronnie Glenn Azar, Kelly Marie Bacon, Devon Shay Bacon, Starnishua Sade Bacon, Starnishua Sade Bagwell, Chaz Preston Bailey, Emily Anne Martin Baker, Elizabeth Anne Balla, Ariel Nancy Heidi Theresa Barber, Tabitha Kaye Barill, Corey Tyler Barker, Caitlin Grace Baskin, Jarrod Michael Bass, Nicholas George Batista, Lidia Esther Batten, Melany Edmondson Bauer, Alexander Jozef Bauer, Robert Chadwick Bea, Kimberly Rebecca Beard, Brandon Paul Bechtel, Laura Renee Garbiso Beckham, Erika Dawn Becton, Anslie Marie Bell, James Ray Belle, Martel Lenorris Benjamin, Diamond Lateca Bennett, Hannah Michelle Bennett, Tyra Lashay Benson III, Jon Eric Berndt, Alyson Marie Berrian, Angela Renee Bessinger, Hannah Bickelmann, John Albert Biggers, Jeremy Allen Binns, Loren Ashley Bishop, Ryan Timothy Blaschke, Brittany Hanna Blunt, Carolyn Kay Bohanan, Joshua Ryan Bonaparte, Shakeria Monet Borden, Takira Lashell Brackin, Mallory Paige
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Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates Cericola, Holly Katherine Chamberlain Jr., Horace Lochinvar Chambers Jr., John Coy Chambers Jr., John Coy Chandler, Zachary Joseph Chaney, Helen Elaine Chism, Cantrell Anthony Choice, Kierstin Jenay Christian, Molly Elizabeth Clark, Mallory Shannon Clark, Mallory Shannon Clemons, Jermaine Antwan Cleveland, Sidne Mechelle Clisby, Nicholas Lanning Clutter, Chelsey Reid Coalson, Jessica Alane Collier, Whitney Lynn Comeaux, Vanaesha Teonna Comer, Krystal Kate Condict, Kelli Diane Conley, Tiffany Maurine Connelly, Sean T. Connolly, Caitlin Monica Contreras, Marlen M. Cook, Stephen Benjamin Cooper, Amanda Gail Cooper, Tammie Lyn Cooperman, Samantha Michele Copeland, Kameron Joshua Copeland, Sarah Cathrine Corbin, Andrea Deanne Corbitt, Breanna Michelle Cornelius, Megan Alexandria Cotton, Theodore Isaiah Courson, Jillian Rebecca Cowart, Nikkee Cox, Melisa Elayne Coy, Joshua Alexander Coy, Joshua Alexander Crimley, Kristina Simone Croft, Jennifer Leigh Crosby, Skyler Lee Cross, Casey Brandon Crudup, Devin Preston-Major Crum, Taylor Nicole Crutcher, Kameron Tramiane Cruz, Shavonia Esperanza Cheston Lamar Cumbee, Clayton Andrew Cuneo, Michael Andrew Cutts, Duraunte Jamal Cyphers, Brockmon Carter Daniel, Dustin Tyrell Daniel, Katie Elizabeth Daniel, Timothy Jordan Dannaker, Amy Elizabeth Darden, Cordie Madison Daughtry, Brittany Lee Daum, Adam Eugene Davis, Benjamin Lee Davis, Brittia Denise Davis, Catherine M. Davis, Chad Aaron Davis, Dustin James Davis, Graham Wade Davis, Jayce Brandon Davis, Natrice Janaye
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Foster, Tracy Marie Fowler, Joseph Caymon Fowler, Stephen Dillon Franklin, Amanda Jane Frantz, Sarah Elizabeth Freeman, Brittney Dionne Friall, Annisha JeNae Friedl, Alexander James Friedl, Alexander James Furlan Jr., Daniel Henry Furtado, Ivan Lee Fussell, Blake Davis Fuzia, Brittany Jacqueline Fuzia, Brittany Jacqueline Gailey, Brittany May Gaines, Marecha Latreace Gammage, Tiera Monique Ganas, Brantley Jarrod Garrett, James Robert Garrett, Samantha Gabrielle Gates, Christopher John George, Lindsay Carol Gilani, Shaheen Afzal Gilbert, Elizabeth Morgan Gill, Kristin Leann Gill, Yannick Gillis, Liam Anton Glover, Malika Shontora Glynn II, Bryan Paul Gonzalez-Acevedo, Camille Goodman, Zachary Ryan Gore, Kimberly Ann Gottlieb, Alexander Ross Gottlieb, Alexander Ross Graham, Benjamin David Graham, Rebekah Elizabeth Grant Jr., Allen Kenneth Grant, Tyberius Bernandis Kirk Grayson, Andrew Charles Green, Ashley Renee Green, Cortney Shijuan Green, Franchesca Louise Green, Megan Elizabeth Griffin, Franchesca Naportia Griffin, Jessica Ann Griffin, Kiplyn Gill Griffis, Ashley Leanne Griffith, Ralph Russell Griggs, Rebecca Nichole Griggs, Rebecca Nichole Grigoriadis, Katerina Griswold, Savannah Lee Groff, Garrett David Gromotka, Marie Luise Grubb, Joshua Henry Guess, Ethan Carthel Gunter, Melissa Hannah Gurina Zakreski, Natalia Gustafson, Eric Neal Guyette, Gina-Marie A. Hack, Kelly Alexandra Hackney, Jessica Marie Hadley, Jennie L. Hagen, Lindsey Elaine Haggerty, Daniel B. Halifax, Lauren Ashley Hall, David Anthony
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Hunt, Brandon Nicholas Hunt, John Fleming Hunter, Anthony Blake Hunter, Julie Miranda Hutchison, Ashley Ryan Hutto, Chelsea Julia Ingalls, Kayla Ann Ingerville, Whitney L. Ingram, Joseph L. Inlow, Leslie Brooke Jackson, Darius Keshun Jackson, Jennifer Lynn Jackson, Laura Suzanne Jackson, Marissa Dionne Nicole Jackson, Miriam Leigh Jackson, Sarah Caroline Jackson, Tommy Jabari Jaimes, Kimberly Daniela James, Jacqulyne A. Jefferson, Alicia Michelle Jefferson, Erica Aileen Jenkins, Asante-Sudani Ade Jenkins, David Marcel Jenkins, Dustin Clyde Jenkins, Kaneesha Matori Jenkins, Miesha Patrice Jenkins, Terrance Cordell Jewell, William Dean Jockell, Caitlin Brittany John, Juanita Johns, Paul Matthew Johns, Satilla Brooke Johnson, Emmanuel Jerrell Johnson, Erin Jenell Johnson, Geri Caroline Johnson, Jasmin Renee Johnson, Jasmin Renee Johnson, Jasmine Lashanna Johnson, Jharde Chanel Johnson, Kayley Rebecca Johnson, Lashunda Ellawees Johnson, Michael Steward Johnson, Morgan Lane Johnson, Robert Colby Johnson, Shaqysha Yvonne Johnson, Tiera Lakia Jonas, Kyle Jones, Danica Nicole Jones, Gena Rene Jones, Joshua David Jones, Shaun Maxwell Jones, Terrie Lea Jones-Solomon, Joylan R. Jordan, Stephanie Monet Joseph, Andjy Kadic, Amela Kaminski, Elizabeth Marie Kearson, Phillip Thomas Keels, Tracee Laine Kelly, Angel Nadirah Kelly, Erica Nicole Killingsworth, Alan Michael Kimble, Erin Sharese Kimbrell, Katie Elizabeth Kirk, Jeremy Cameron Kirkpatrick, Sarah Lindsey Knight, James Cleon
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Lewis, Keisha Jacana BA History Lewis, Kendall G. BA History Leyse, Samantha Lyndsey BSED Communication Disorders Linton, Stacie Renea BA Criminal Justice Linzy, Amanda Michelle BBA Management Lisiecki, Stephanie Grace AACC Associate of Arts Lisiecki, Stephanie Grace BA Political Science Littlefield, Victoria Martina BSEP Exercise Physiology Logan, Adriana Maria BSAT Athletic Training Logan, Alesha Leeana BA Mathematics Long, Whitney Renee BA English Lonon, Aris Jade BSED Communication Disorders Loveland, Darshanna LeChae BFA Theatre Arts Lovett, Lesley Shay BSED Communication Disorders Lovett, Thomas D. BA History Lowery, Markus Blake BA Interdisciplinary Studies Luck, Renita E. BS Office Administration & Technology Luke, Kaylee Dawn BSED Communication Disorders Luong, Christopher Edwin BSED Health & Physical Education Lupo, Mary Elizabeth BS Environmental Geosciences Luther, Ashley Lauren BA Sociology and Anthropology Lynch, Caroline Emery BSED Early Childhood Education Lynn, Ashlee Diana BSED Early Childhood Education Lynn, Kelsey LeeAnn AASDHC WGTC-Dental Hygiene (AAS) Lytle, Michelle Christine BSED Communication Disorders Mack, Nastashia Bree BSN Nursing Mack, Taylor Robinson BBA Management Madsen, Kelsey Michelle BA English Maenza, Cole Miller BSEP Exercise Physiology Maignan, Patricia Jane BFA Mass Media Majdi, Pamela Corbitt BA English Malone, Praysha Renee BBA International Business Malone, Praysha Renee BBA Management Maloy, Crystal Dianne AASDHC WGTCDental Hygiene (AAS) Manken, Emily Winn BBA Marketing Manning, Marie BSED Workforce Education & Development Marbut, Michael Carleton BA History Marchant, Adam Douglas BFA Mass Media Marrisette, Christopher Leon BSEP Exercise Physiology Marrow, Keirra Lynah BSED American Sign Lang Interpreting Marshall, Alexis Rasheedah BSED Communication Disorders Marshall, Crystal Denise BA Sociology and Anthropology Martin, Amesha Shonte BSED Special Education Martin, Danielle Michaela BFA Speech Communication Martin, Shalonda LaTess BFA Mass Media Mason, Ashley Marie BSED American Sign Lang Interpreting Massey, Casey Michelle BSN Nursing Mathis, Christopher Charles BSAT Athletic Training Mathis, Jessica Leigh BFA Theatre Arts Mathis, Rebecca Lynn BSED American Sign Lang Interpreting Mayer, Hannah Jean BSED Special Education Mayne, Derek Ryan BS Psychology McArdle, Danielle Marie BS Psychology McArthur, David Christopher BFA Mass Media McCall, John Andrew BSED Health & Physical Education McClanahan, Jamie Ryann BBA Management McColister, Michael Jason BBA Management McCoy, Allen Joseph AACC Associate of Arts McCoy, Erika Yvette BFA Speech Communication McCoy, Megan Elise BS Psychology McCoy, Tabitha LaShea BS Psychology McCoy, Tiffany Mitsuko BA English McDearmid, Allison Quinn BBA International Business McDearmid, Allison Quinn BBA Marketing McDonald, Kimberley Elizabeth BSN Nursing McDowell, Jennifer Alicia AASDHC WGTC-Dental Hygiene (AAS) McGee, Sandra Deneise BSED Business Education
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Potter, Anna Wait Pound, Sara Elizabeth Powell, Erin Rachel Powell, Jeremy Davis Powers, Kori Madison Powers, Laura Eileen Pratt, Kyndall Noelle Preston, Erika Sharnae Price, Shenice Nicole Prince, Spencer Derrelle Prochaska, Cody John Queen, Gwendolyn Phyllis Queen, Gwendolyn Phyllis Qurnell, Madeline Ann Rabelo, Ratu Orisi Ragan, Bailey Nicole Ragsdale, Rebecca Arden Rainey, Janie Marie Rambeau, Tanisha Lashay Ramos, Crystal Nicole Ramsey, Marion Ricco Ratcliff, Adriuna Danielle Rayner, Brett Lewis Reagan, Kaitlyn Veronica Reaves, Brittney Noelle Reaves, Hannah Elizabeth Reaves, Shannon Rene Reed, Ralph Michael Reese, LaStacia Sherrell Register, Mallory Ellen Reid, Grover Lamar Rentz, Bessie Christian Rentz, Casey Renee Reynolds, Sessceal Denise Rhyne, Loren Audria Rice, Christopher Alvie Rice, Kara Nicole Rice, Sarah Elizabeth Richardson, Jamie Lee Riner, Bryan Brantley Riveros, Jorge Sebastian Riveros, Jorge Sebastian Roberge, Leslie Anne Roberts II, John William Roberts III, Lucius Eugene Roberts, Elizabeth B. Roberts, Joshua Kyle Robinson III, Emmie James Robinson, Brittany Marchelle Robinson, Emily Hannah Robinson, James Plesant Robinson, Marquis Jamal Rodgers, Maggie Roe, Tiffany Michelle Rogers, Rainmeya Samone Rolling, Jessica Shelby Rollins, Edward Scott Rome, Santeria Latrice Rosario, Nadia Herminia Rose, Terri Lynn Rosemond II, Maurice LeNodd Ross, Quasha Lamaya Ross, Sydni Corinne Rothermel, Blake Andrew Roubique, Ivey Joy Rounds, Mary Katherine Rouse, Nicholas Shelby
BSED BSED BSED BBA BS BSN BSED BA BS BA BA BBA BBA BSED BA BA BSED BSAT BS BA BS BSED BA BSED BFA BSN BSED BSED BS BSED BSED BSED BSED BSED BBA BS BFA BBA BM BA BBA BBA BSEP BSN BA AASDHC WGTCBA BA BSED BSED BA BA BSED BSED BSN BSED BA BS BBA BA BA BA BSED BM BS BA BS
Special Education Communication Disorders American Sign Lang Interpreting Management Psychology Nursing Communication Disorders Criminal Justice Biology Sociology and Anthropology Criminal Justice International Business Management Communication Disorders Criminal Justice Sociology and Anthropology Middle Grades Education Athletic Training Office Administration & Technology English Biology Early Childhood Education Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Speech Communication Nursing Special Education Middle Grades Education Environmental Geosciences Communication Disorders Middle Grades Education Communication Disorders Special Education Special Education Accounting Biology Art Education International Business Music Education English International Business Management Exercise Physiology Nursing Psychology Dental Hygiene (AAS) interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy & Religious Studies Early Childhood Education Communication Disorders History Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Communication Disorders Nursing Middle Grades Education Philosophy & Religious Studies Biology International Business Psychology Art English Early Childhood Education Music Education Environmental Geosciences Psychology Biology
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Roush, Danielle Brooke Rousse, William C. Rucker, Justin Trey Rustin, Phillip Lewis Rutledge, Nicole Sanders, Michael Keith Santana, Stacey Nicole Sapp, Marchelle Sade Reynolds, Danielle Elise Scaffe, Stephanie Lynne Schardt, Lindsey Marie Schmidt, Jennifer Carri Schoenberger, Megan Leigh Scott, Arianna Elizabeth Scott, Jana DeAnn Scott, Travian Ashley Scott, Travian Ashley Seawright, Porchia Tanqual Sehested, Chris Sellers, Sarah Margaret Schmidt, Jennifer Carri Schoenberger, Megan Leigh Scott, Arianna Elizabeth Scott, Jana DeAnn Scott, Travian Ashley Scott, Travian Ashley Seawright, Porchia Tanqual Sehested, Chris Sellers, Sarah Margaret Sermons, Bryan LaRon Serrano, Cierra Ashley Sevilla, Victoria Elizabeth Sexton, Lindsay Jean Shadden, Amanda Marie Shanken, Brian Christopher Sharp, Jessica K. Shaw, Dawn Rebecca Shiver, Lindsey Michelle Shular, Alexandra Cherrell Sibert, Meghan Siobhan Siegel, Elisheva Stephana Sims III, Charles Neil Sims, Kelly Elyse Sims, Tanis Danielle Singletary, Jason Cole Sirmans II, Kenneth LaRome Sitten, Richard Chase Skeath, Kearstin Noel Skeen, Haven Calloway Skender, Benjamin Timothy Slack, Caitlyn Marie Slappey, Jasmine Blair Slappey, Kasey Dyan Smania, Juanita Marie Smania, Juanita Marie Smith, Amber Michelle Smith, Danny Howell Smith, Hailee DAndrea Smith, Jennifer Lynn Smith, Jenny Claire Smith, Katie Kathleen Smith, Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Marcel Thaddeus Smith, Sara Aline Smith, Stephanie Lorraine Smith, Taylor Shea
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Smotherman, Thomas Briggs Snider, Allison Denise Spencer, Joanna K. Spohn, Kati Gwyn Stafford, Amanda Allison Steltenpohl, Robert Steven Stephens, Asha Chimere Stephens, Cecelia Allyson Rentz, Bessie Christian Rentz, Casey Renee Reynolds, Danielle Elise Reynolds, Sessceal Denise Rhyne, Loren Audria Rice, Christopher Alvie Rice, Kara Nicole Rice, Sarah Elizabeth Richardson, Jamie Lee Riner, Bryan Brantley Riveros, Jorge Sebastian Riveros, Jorge Sebastian Roberge, Leslie Anne Roberts II, John William Roberts III, Lucius Eugene Roberts, Elizabeth B. Roberts, Joshua Kyle Robinson III, Emmie James Robinson, Brittany Marchelle Robinson, Emily Hannah Robinson, James Plesant Robinson, Marquis Jamal Rodgers, Maggie Roe, Tiffany Michelle
BS BSED BA BSED BSED BSED BS BA BSED BSED BA BSED BBA BS BFA BBA BM BA BBA BBA BSEP BSN BA AASDHC WGTCBA BA BSED BSED BA BA BSED BSED
Biology Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies Communication Disorders Middle Grades Education Middle Grades Education Biology Political Science Communication Disorders Special Education English Special Education Accounting Biology Art Education International Business Music Education English International Business Management Exercise Physiology Nursing Psychology Dental Hygiene (AAS) Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy & Religious Studies Early Childhood Education Communication Disorders History Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Communication Disorders
Rogers, Rainmeya Samone Rolling, Jessica Shelby Rollins, Edward Scott Rome, Santeria Latrice Rosario, Nadia Herminia Rose, Terri Lynn Rosemond II, Maurice LeNodd Ross, Quasha Lamaya Ross, Sydni Corinne Rothermel, Blake Andrew Roubique, Ivey Joy Rounds, Mary Katherine Rouse, Nicholas Shelby Roush, Danielle Brooke Rousse, William C. Rucker, Justin Trey Rustin, Phillip Lewis Rutledge, Nicole Sanders, Michael Keith Santana, Stacey Nicole Sapp, Marchelle Sade Scaffe, Stephanie Lynne Sermons, Bryan LaRon Serrano, Cierra Ashley Sevilla, Victoria Elizabeth Sexton, Lindsay Jean Shadden, Amanda Marie Shanken, Brian Christopher Sharp, Jessica K. Shaw, Dawn Rebecca Shiver, Lindsey Michelle Shular, Alexandra Cherrell
BSN BSED BA BS BBA BA BA BA BSED BM BS BA BS BA BS BA BA BS BSN BA BSED BA BS BSED BA BSED BS BS BFA BA BSN BSED
Nursing Middle Grades Education Philosophy & Religious Studies Biology International Busines Psychology Art English Early Childhood Education Music Education Environmental Geosciences Psychology Biology Philosophy & Religious Studies Computer Science History Biology Biology Nursing Spanish Early Childhood Education Criminal Justice Applied Mathematics Early Childhood Education Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Office Administration & Technology Physics Art Interdisciplinary Studies Nursing Communication Disorders
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Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates Sibert, Meghan Siobhan Siegel, Elisheva Stephana Sims III, Charles Neil Sims, Kelly Elyse Sims, Tanis Danielle Singletary, Jason Cole Sirmans II, Kenneth LaRome Sitten, Richard Chase Skeath, Kearstin Noel Skeen, Haven Calloway Skender, Benjamin Timothy Slack, Caitlyn Marie Slappey, Jasmine Blair Slappey, Kasey Dyan Smania, Juanita Marie Smania, Juanita Marie Smith, Amber Michelle Smith, Danny Howell Smith, Hailee DAndrea Smith, Jennifer Lynn Smith, Jenny Claire Smith, Katie Kathleen Smith, Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Marcel Thaddeus Smith, Sara Aline Smith, Stephanie Lorraine Smith, Taylor Shea Smotherman, Thomas Briggs Snider, Allison Denise Spencer, Joanna K. Spohn, Kati Gwyn Stafford, Amanda Allison Steltenpohl, Robert Steven Stephens, Asha Chimere Stephens, Cecelia Allyson Stanaland, Zackary Hugh Stanton, Christopher Charles Stappenbeck, Kristen Anne Staub, Daniel J. Stearnes, Ariel Elizabeth Steed, Ashley Joseph Steele, Tristan Denali Steinhilber, Ashley Victoria Steltenpohl, Robert Steven Stephens, Asha Chimere Stephens, Cecelia Allyson Stevens, Ashleigh Lyn Stevenson, Chantting Sharrod Stewart, Casey Colleen Stewart, Karen Christine Stich, Charles Everett Still, Anthony Garrett Stone, Jessica Nicole Stone, Kathleen S. Stopek, Kyle Anthony Stream, Jenniffer Nichole Strickland, Christopher Philip Strickland, Leslie Marie Stripling, Tara ShanTece Stroud, Timothy Erskin Stuckey Jr., Denis Lorenzo Studstill, Chase Landon Stutz, Sabra Noelle Sublett, Jasmine Nicole Suggs, Sarah Faith Sullivan, Autumn Chantelle Summerlin, Nicole Claire Swain, Cieria Denise
BSED BFA BA BSED BA BA BA BS BSED BBA BFA BSED BSED BSED BA BA BA BS BBA BA BA BS BS BS BSED BA BSED BS BSED BA BSED BSED BSED BS BA BA BA BFA AACC BS BBA BA BA BSED BS BA BS BFA BA AASDHC WGTC BM BA BSED BSN BA BA BS BA BS BA BA BA BFA BA BSN BA BFA BA
Early Childhood Education Theatre Arts Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Sociology and Anthropology Philosophy & Religious Studies Criminal Justice Biology Middle Grades Education Accounting Mass Media Special Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Legal Assistant Studies Political Science English Office Administration & Technology Management History History Psychology Biology Biology Communication Disorders Sociology and Anthropology Middle Grades Education Biology Early Childhood Education interdisciplinary Studies Communication Disorders Middle Grades Education Middle Grades Education Biology Political Science History Philosophy & Religious Studies Speech Communication Associate of Arts Biology Accounting Interdisciplinary Studies Biology Middle Grades Education Biology Political Science Psychology Speech Communication Interdisciplinary Studies Dental Hygiene (AAS) Music Performance Sociology and Anthropology Health & Physical Education Nursing Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Biology Criminal Justice Psychology English Mathematics History Speech Communication Criminal Justice Nursing English Dance Criminal Justice
Swanson, Kristin Grace Taliani Carter, Linda Marie Tallmadge, William Troy Tanguay, Katelyn Marie Tatum, Brittany Leigh Taylor, Austin Nathaniel Taylor, John Asberry Taylor, Logan Louise Taylor, Robert Trenton Taylor, Suni Tyme Thomas Sr., Tramonte Devon Thomas, Jacob Taylor Thomas, Katherine Anne Thomas, Latasha Marie Thomas, Richard Warren Thompson, Sharay Danielle Thompson, Zachary Robert Thomson, Genelle Ashley Thorncroft III, Eugene Joseph Thornton, Kalli Mercedes Thornton, Myesha Lashay Tinley, Mallory Lana Tinney, Tiffany LeAnn Tortorello, Francine Elizabeth Trice, Saadiqa Hadiya Trower, Patrice N. Tucker, Rachel Brooke Tulainova, Elena Ivanovna Tumlin, Andrew Justin Turner, Chelsea Marie Turner, Megan Danielle Tuten, William Abram Tuten, William Abram Tyson III, Willie B. Ullah, Sami Umberg, Samuel David Usher, Amanda Marie Van Kirk, Leslie Kate Vance, Kacy Alease Vander Zanden, Christopher Ryan Vann, Christie Lynn Varnadoe, Deanna Leigh Vasquez, Tijuana Maria Vedas, Levi Joseph Venable, Melissa Ann Vincent, Abigail Lynn Wade, Carolyn Elizabeth Wade-Hale, Christopher Blake Wadsworth, Holli Marlowe Wagner, Brent MacDonald Wagner, Jessica Ann Wagner, Jordan Renee Wainright, Jordan Elizabeth Walker III, Joseph L. Walker, Aundrea Yvonne Walker, Seth Morgan Walker, Tyler Lanier Wall, Chance Michael Wall, Kayla Nicole Wallace, Analicia Elaina Waller, Brittany Lacandra Walsh, Elizabeth Nicole Ward, Chelsea Patrice Warren, Ellen Rebecca Warren, Jenny Marie Warrender, Sarah Beth Wartel, Shambree Nicole Washington, James Adley
AASDHC WGTC BA BSED BSED BS BBA BAS BFA BBA BA BSED BBA BSED BSED BS BSED BA BSED BA BSN BSED BA AASDHC WGTC BSED BA BFA BSED BS BBA BS BFA BBA BBA BA BS BA BA BA BA BBA BA AASDHC WGTC BFA BS BFA BFA BFA BA BA BFA BSED BSN BSED BA BA BA BM BFA BS BSN BA BSAT BA BSED BA BA BA AACC
Dental Hygiene (AAS) Sociology and Anthropology Health & Physical Education Communication Disorders Biology Management Technical Studies Interior Design Accounting Interdisciplinary Studies Business Education Finance Middle Grades Education Early Childhood Education Environmental Geosciences Communication Disorders History American Sign Lang Interpreting History Nursing Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies Dental Hygiene (AAS) Early Childhood Education Psychology Theatre Arts Communication Disorders Computer Science Accounting Psychology Art Education Accounting Finance Criminal Justice Computer Science History English Interdisciplinary Studies Political Science Management Criminal Justice Dental Hygiene (AAS) Art Education Biology Speech Communication Theatre Arts Mass Media Criminal Justice Philosophy & Religious Studies Speech Communication Special Education Nursing Special Education History Psychology History Music Performance Theatre Arts Psychology Nursing Psychology Athletic Training Sociology and Anthropology Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies Art English Associate of Arts
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Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates Washington, James Adley Waters, Brittany JoLana Waters, Jordan Kae Weatherly, Whitney Ann Weathers, Joshua B. Webb, Sharlz Elyse Webster, Jerome Alexander Wells, Jynielle Gollar Westmoreland, Jessica Lynn Whalley, Erin Kendall Wheeler, Emily Lauren Whitaker, Erica Latrice White, Amanda Lynn
BA BSEP BSED BSED BM BA BS BSED AACC BM BSED BA BSEP
English Exercise Physiology Special Education Early Childhood Education Music Performance Legal Assistant Studies Office Administration & Technology Communication Disorders Associate of Arts Music Education Communication Disorders Criminal Justice Exercise Physiology
White, Brandon Eugene White, Frank Thomas White, Jessica Lauren White, Megan Renee White, Michael Jamil White, Michael Jamil White, Nikki Christian White, Nikki Christian Whitfield, Justin Ryan Whitson, Christy Darlene Wiggins, Ashley Nichole Wiggins, Morgan Leigh Wildes, Ryan Alexander Wiley, Jonathan Charles Wilkins, Janay Danielle Wille, Kaitlyn Ann Wille, Kaitlyn Ann Williams, Amber Williams, Ashley J. Williams, Casey Jamal Williams, Jalesa Chante Williams, Jordan Marie Williams, Kaysie Allison Williams, Patricia Lewis Williams, Shakira Rakal Williams, Shiree Xaitai Williams, Tiffanie Lafay Williams, Zavier Lamar Williamson, Kyle Lancelot Williamson, Sonny Ansley Williamson, Tyler Dean Williamson, Tyler Dean Willis, Rebecca Wilson, Charmarto Kartez Wilson, Clinton Thomas Wilson, Timothy Victor Wilt, Jessica Lynn Windom, Dietra B. Wing, Latreece Nicole Winston, London Quanika Wise, Kayla Renea Wisenbaker, Amy Elizabeth Wokomaty, Mesh Chizi Womble, Lindsey Brook Woo, Ch Ng Way Woo, Ch Ng Way Wood, Danny M. Wooden, Dayshea Alexis Woods, Arkeriya Shanqua
BSED Health & Physical Education BSED Communication Disorders BS Biology BS Psychology BBA Accounting BBA Management BBA Accounting BBA Finance BS Office Administration & Technology BSED Middle Grades Education BSN Nursing BSED Communication Disorders BS Psychology BSED Health & Physical Education BS Psychology BBA Management BBA Marketing BA Sociology and Anthropology BA English BSED Middle Grades Education BS Biology AASDHC WGTC-Dental Hygiene (AAS) BSED Communication Disorders BSED Middle Grades Education BA Political Science BM Music Education BA English BA Criminal Justice BS Computer Information Science BA Psychology BBA Accounting BBA Finance BSED Communication Disorders BBA Accounting BFA Mass Media BSN Nursing BFA Mass Media BSED Workforce Education & Development BA Sociology and Anthropology BA Criminal Justice BSEP Exercise Physiology BFA Speech Communication BFA Speech Communication BSED Early Childhood Education BBA Accounting BBA Finance BSEP Exercise Physiology BSN Nursing BSED Early Childhood Education
Woods, Sierra Christina Wooten, Tyler Henry Worley, George Christopher Wright, Andrea Lavett Wright, Janay Shanice Wyatt, Erika S. Wynn, Justin Terry Yates, Joy Elaine Yates, Lauren Victoria Yeung, Cory Chee Yost, Nathan Thomas Young, Jerry Daniel Younossi, Zarah A. Zimler, Rebecca Ann Zusack, Annalese Irene
BA BBA BS BSED BA BA BS BM BSED BA BSAT BA BBA BS BA
Criminal Justice Management Chemistry Special Education Political Science Spanish Biology Music Education Communication Disorders Psychology Athletic Training English Marketing Biology History
EDS MPA MAT MED MBA EDS EDD MED MPA MLIS MED MED EDS MSW DPA EDS MSW EDS MED MED EDD MED MBA MED EDS EDS MPA MSN MED MED MSW MLIS MED MAT MSW MLIS MED MBA MPA MED EDS EDS MSW
Curriculum and Instruction Public Administration Special Education Educational Leadership Masters of Business Administration Instructional Technology Leadership Educational Leadership Public Administration Library and Information Science Special Education Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Social Work Public Administration Instructional Technology Social Work School Counseling Communication Disorders Reading Education Leadership Special Education Masters of Business Administration Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Public Administration Nursing Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Social Work Library and Information Science Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Special Education Social Work Library and Information Science Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Masters of Business Administration Public Administration Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction School Counseling Social Work
Graduate Candidates Adcock, Theresa Vennette Hickey Adefope, Oluwasegun Elijah Akin, Sarah Elizabeth Akins, Chad D. Alexander, Chantal Wiggins Alford, Jill R. Allen, Charla Houston Allen, Shepard Woodrow Allred, Joshua Holmes Altherr, Amy Lynn Ames, Jeanne Ross Anderson, Ashley Lauren Anderson, Shane Andrew Anyikire, Chinwe Jessica Arambula, Paul Anthony Auer, William Neal Avery, Ashlie Leanne Bailey, Michelle Vincent Bailie, Callie George Baker, Elizabeth Linkenhoker Baldy, Tabathia Sizemore Barnes, Jessica Leigh Bartholomew, Shelly Bass, Loren LaVette Baxter, Cynthia Ann Beal, Angel Inez Belk, Douglas Lee Bellinger, Susan Elise Bennett, Patrice Renee Bishop, Megan Paige Bishop, Teresa Boyd, Julie Rae Bradley, Naomi Hill Bragg, Shannon Lucius Brantley, Kristen Duggan Braswell, Laura Bowden Bridges, Amanda Louise Bright, Steven Benard Brigmond, Sean Allistair Brinson, Jonathan Dominique Brooks, Darkendra Quinece Brown, Brandi Matilda Brown, Brittni Sade
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Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates Brown, Christine Melinda Brown, Renata Koretta Bryant, Constance H. Bullock, Katherine Montgomery Butler, Elizabeth C. Butler, Tammisha Shanille EDS Byne, Michael Chance Canoles, Kristina Marie Carlson, Stephanie Michele Carner, Ashleigh Brooke Carr, Ivy Carruthers, Sarah Danielle Carter, Heather Buchanan Chaney, Sandra Nichole Chatelain, Erica Ann Chen, Hueijung Clark, Tilmon R. Cofield, Amanda Leigh Cole, Teira Anne Collins, Robie Ann Collis, Chad Phillip Conner, Bethany McCallister Connolly-Brown, Maryska S. Cooper, Stephanie Hayes Copeland-McCraw, Angela Copps, Elizabeth Joan Coronel, Cassandra Nicole Corvera, Lara Elisa Costa, Tanya Tinsley Cox, Joni Ree Crawford, Charles Matthew Crock, Kathleen Elaine Crumbley, Kimberly Joyce Dang, Kim Ngan Thi Daniel-Knight, Haydee Louise Daniels, Shauna Marie Daugherty, Justin Daniel Davies, Nicholas Joseph Davis, Britt J. Davis, Donna Dee Davis, Emily Kay Davis, Rartajah Ekeisa Day, Megan McKenzie De Plato, Brittany Blough Dean, Aelred Bernard Deen, Channing Elizabeth DeMore, Brittany C. DeNeve, Nicole Elaine Dennard, Willie H. Dickerson, Henry Ira Dorch, Robert Odis Doss, Cynthia Liller Drake, Biljana Djordjevic Drost, Leslie Ann DuBose, Carla F. Dunlap, Jennifer Jones Dupree, Breisha Kanyiel Duthoy, Heidi Rae Earley, Sydney Rose Eastlake, Misty Marie Edge, Arin Kirsten Edwards Jr., James Patrick Eskey Jr., Michael Thomas Eustis, James Knowlan Evans, Kayla Exum Fecteau, Alan Beven Fidalgo, Michelle B. Fischer, Jack Kurth
MSN MAT EDS EDS EDS MS MLIS MSW MLIS MED MBA EDS EDS EDS MLIS MPA MSW MED EDS MBA MED MLIS EDS MED MED MED EDS MAT MED MAT MSW EDS MSW EDS MSW EDS MED DPA MED MED EDS MED MED MSW MED EDS MSW MSW MED EDS MSW MSW MLIS EDS EDS MSW MS MED MED EDS EDS DPA MSW MAT MS EDS MED
Nursing Special Education Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Psychology Library and Information Science Social Work Library and Information Science Communication Disorders Masters of Business Administration Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Curriculum and Instruction Library and Information Science Public Administration Social Work Adult and Career Education Instructional Technology Masters of Business Administration Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Library and Information Science Instructional Technology Adult and Career Education School Counseling Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction Special Education Communication Disorders Special Education Social Work Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Curriculum and Instruction Adult and Career Education Public Administration Instructional Technology Communication Disorders Curriculum and Instruction School Counseling School Counseling Social Work Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Instructional Technology Social Work Social Work Adult and Career Education Educational Leadership Social Work Social Work Library and Information Science Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Psychology Secondary Education Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Public Administration Social Work Middle Grades Education Criminal Justice Instructional Technology Educational Leadership
Fisher, Stacey Michelle Fitzpatrick, Colleen Flowers, Chase Taylor Flucas, Vanassa Lynn Forbes, Christa Denise Forehand, Amanda Emma Fox, Bokshim Franklin, Misty Danielle Frazier, Tiffany Nicole Fredsell III, Nelson Harold Freeman, Staci Lynn Furst, Jessica Anne Gainus, Lindsay Elizabeth Geathers, Tanya Tanae Gibbs, Hugh Davis Gilbert, Josh Brock Giordano, Shawnay Christine Glass, Melissa Leigh Glock, William John Glosson, Rebekah Benianne Godwin, Kristi Brynt Gomez-Gomez, Veronica Gooding, Jesseka Grady, Garrett Lee Green, Dustin Brodie Green-Mack, Tamara Shavette Griggs, Christopher Michael Grissom, Radonis Lamonte Guay, Christopher John Gunn, Valencia Sierra Hall, Sarah Nunn Hardick, Jalisa Shanice Hardie, Anna Kathryn Hardy, Zachary Pierce Harris, Kristina Shunté Harris, ShaKedra Little Hasenfelt, Janet Catherine Havas, Bethany Hawkins, Courtnee Shardae Hayden, Patricia Heap, Dawn Catherine Hedglin, Lawrence S. Henderson, Viktoria Rundman Herrington, Christina Hilliard, Keisha Janeice Holmes, Shondra Shantel Hood, Jessica Paige Horne, Ricardo Orlando Howard, Stephanie Rachel Howe, Richard Joseph Huber, Anna Wells Hunter, Michelle Lynn Hutchinson, Jennifer Mae Jackson, Kelly Elizabeth James, Kimberly Anne James, Laquintine Nichols Jarvis, Lindsay Rachel Jarvis, Shannon Patrick Johnson, Allison Cristine Johnson-Scurlock, Roseanna Lee Jones, Evonnie Tucker Jones, Sheila Powell Karras, Margaret Catherine Keaton, Tosha Lasha Keefer, Amanda Lee Kemp, Mary Katherine Kenyon, Jennifer W. Keown, Keumele Stewart
EDS MED MED MED MS EDS MLIS MS MED MLIS MPA MLIS MSW EDS EDD MED MS MLIS MPA MED DPA MLIS MED MPA MAT MSW MS MAT MS MBA MSW MPA MED MLIS MSW MSW EDS MLIS MSW MSW MLIS MA MED MED MSW MSW MSW MED MED MLIS MED MPA MED MED MLIS MSW MED EDS EDS EDS MED MSN MSW EDS MED MED MSW EDS
Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Adult and Career Education Criminal Justice School Counseling Library and Information Science Sociology Early Childhood Education Library and Information Science Public Administration Library and Information Science Social Work Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Educational Leadership Criminal Justice Library and Information Science Public Administration Educational Leadership Public Administration Library and Information Science Adult and Career Education Public Administration Secondary Education Social Work Psychology Secondary Education Criminal Justice Masters of Business Administration Social Work Public Administration Communication Disorders Library and Information Science Social Work Social Work Curriculum and Instruction Library and Information Science Social Work Social Work Library and Information Science History Instructional Technology Special Education Social Work Social Work Social Work Educational Leadership Early Childhood Education Library and Information Science School Counseling Public Administration Special Education Educational Leadership Library and Information Science Social Work School Counseling Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Nursing Social Work Educational Leadership School Counseling Communication Disorders Social Work Educational Leadership
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Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates Kessler, Nicole Diane MMP Kirk, Stephanie Delia MED Knapp, Candus Dawn MS Knight, Melanie Murphy MED Kulkarni, Helga EDS Kusek, Nicole Autrey MAT Laing Jr., William Donald MBA Lautzenheiser, Jennifer Rebecca MLIS Lawlor, Bryan Thomas MBA LeDuff, Dallas Joseph EDS Lewis, Steve Leon EDS Lohr, Daniel Richard MPA Long, Lera Holden MED Long, Nicholas Michael MED Luca, Kristen Marian MLIS Luckey, Jennifer Adams EDS MacLachlan, Heather Catherine MSW Mainer, Brandon Michael MACC Marietta, Sarah Elisabeth MED Marsh, Christan Danielle MED Marshall Jr., Johnnie Lewis MED Martin, Johnna Davis MED Martinez, Marilyn MED Matchett, Michael Tyrome MAT Mattox, Suzanne Renee MAT Maxwell, Amanda Lynn MAT McCall, Sara Lynn MED McDade, Wesley Warren MAT McDaniel, Ashly Danielle MED McDaniel, Kelli Teresa MLIS McGahee, Kelsey Leeann MED McGroarty, Kelly Marie MS McGuirk, Christopher Laurence MA McKenzie, Alicia Elizabeth EDS McStott, Melinda Nickles MSW Melick, Alexandra MA Mercer, Elizabeth Danielle MS Middlemast, Sarah Heinz MLIS Mike, Natasha Yvette MSW Miller, Autumn Hilary MED Miller, Shedra Patrice MED Mills, Rebekah Lynn MSW Mitchell, Christy Lamb MED Moon, Brady Nicole MED Morrison, John Thomas MBA Mueller, Jessica Lee Sedor EDS Muhammad, Khaleelah Nafeesah MPA Murphree, Mary Anne MA Murphy, Heather Ann MSW Murray, Jarrod Keith MS P Napier, Samantha JaNay Beatrice MSW Norman, Christopher L. MSW OBerry, Anita Marie MED Ocetek, Dariusz MMP Omiteru, Elizabeth Olubukola-Olawumi EDD Osborne, Lilly O. EDS Paddock, Lori Ann MA Padilla-Hernandez, Remigio MED Palmer, Beverly Jeter MAT Paradice, Leslie Whittington EDS Paredes, Marcela Graciela MED Parker, Kelley Phelps MSN Parker, Sarah Elizabeth MAT Parnell, Matthew Turner MED Parrilla, Doel Alexander MED Peckham, Richard Anthony MSN Pena Castel Blanco, Miguel Esteban MED
Music Performance Communication Disorders Psychology Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Curriculum and Instruction Special Education Masters of Business Administration Library and Information Science Masters of Business Administration Educational Leadership Instructional Technology Public Administration Communication Disorders Health and Physical Education Library and Information Science Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Accounting Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Secondary Education Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Middle Grades Education Special Education Special Education School Counseling Middle Grades Education Health and Physical Education Library and Information Science School Counseling Sociology History Curriculum and Instruction Social Work History Biology Library and Information Science Social Work Early Childhood Education Special Education Social Work Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Communication Disorders Masters of Business Administration Curriculum and Instruction Public Administration English Social Work sychology Social Work Social Work Communication Disorders Music Performance Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction English Adult and Career Education Special Education Educational Leadership Secondary Education Nursing Special Education Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Nursing Instructional Technology
Perry, Stephanie Rae Pettit, Kent Michael Placido, E. Elaine Polk, Jennifer Lynn Ponce, Roseanne Poppell, Leslie Wiggins Porter, Gordina Bianca Potter, Beatriz Pena-Torres Poulsen, Amy Preston, Lindsey Danielle Price, K.Etta Pritchett, Maureen Ann Purvis, Josh S. Rambo, Cevon Nicole Randolph, Tracy Leigh Raulerson, Lindsey K. Ray, Brad McGlaun Reese, Hope Harrison Reese, Matthew Gerald Reichel, Simone Bahiyyih Rentz, Kathgret Rebecca Rhodes, Jenna Stanford Rice, Shanice Rich, Jessica Bettis Richardson, Brittany Taylor Richardson, Nigel Ray Riedesel, Sandra Jean Ring, Hillary Whitener Ringer, Bailey Nicole Rivera-Arriaga, Pablo Roberts, Victoria Cay Robinson, Deidre Latashia Robinson, Portia Marie Robison, Mary E. Rogers, Chadwick Earl Romanelli, Jenna DAnn Rondeau, Timothy Charles Ross, Eleanor Kinlaw Roth, Hannah Rowe Wiggins, September C. Ruttencutter, Gwendolyn Scott Satterfield, Holly Marie Schmiedeberg, Pamela Lea Schoening, Kacee Lyn Schube, Rochelle Jordana Schuyler, Stephanie Lila Scott, Kimberly Michelle Scott, Kirsten Janelle Scott, Shaleen Flisch Seigler, Brandon Shaw Shealy, Charles Kenneth Sheeley, Mary Elizabeth Sheikh, Abul Kalam Shelton, William Morgan Siano, Karina Simmer, Elizabeth Arbour Kerr Sirmans, Harikleia Smith Jr., Ernest Lamar Smith, Brian Mark Smith, Kelley Elizabeth Smith, Monica M. Smith, Sabrina Music Sneed, Melissa Anne Snow, Tisheika Marie Sokol, David Anthony Sparks, Ewelina Bozena Gad Sparrow, Anna Marie
MED MA DPA EDS MSW EDS EDS EDD EDS MBA MSW MACC EDS MED EDS EDS MPA MED MSW MLIS MED EDS MSW MSW MLIS MED EDS MA MED MAT MPA MSW MPA MED EDS MED EDS MLIS MED MSW MED MED MED EDS MSW EDS EDD EDS MED EDS EDS MED EDD EDS MBA MED MLIS MPA MED MED MED MED EDS MED EDS DPA MACC
School Counseling English Public Administration Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Masters of Business Administration Social Work Accounting Educational Leadership Communication Disorders Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Public Administration School Counseling Social Work Library and Information Science School Counseling Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Social Work Library and Information Science Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction English Communication Disorders Secondary Education Public Administration Social Work Public Administration Educational Leadership Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Health and Physical Education Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Library and Information Science Communication Disorders Social Work Adult and Career Education Health and Physical Education Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Curriculum and Instruction Social Work Instructional Technology Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Curr&Inst Accomplished Teachin Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Educational Leadership Special Education Leadership Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Masters of Business Administration Middle Grades Educ Math/Science Library and Information Science Public Administration Educational Leadership Special Education Adult and Career Education Communication Disorders Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Coaching Pedagogy in Phys Educ Public Administration Accounting
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Smith leaves EIC, looks back on college S
o, this is it—my final printed piece in the VSU Spectator. I never thought it would be so hard to write 300 words, but this is probably the toughest piece I’ve had to write in my 3 1/2 years here. Well, here goes nothing… Since joining the Spectator staff in spring 2010, I’ve grown a lot. Obviously I’ve aged, but I’ve also grown as a writer, learned to be an editor and matured as an adult. Graduation is about a
week and a half away, and I’m not quite sure I’m ready. One thing I’ve learned, though, is that it’s good to be afraid sometimes. To any graduating seniors out there who are anxious about entering the “real world” after college, know this: being scared is good. It means you’re taking the next step seriously. Make sure to always look before you leap, but just be aware that you never fully know what you’re getting into. I joined the Spectator as a staff writer and didn’t plan
on going much further. I mentioned to the features editor that I had been an editor in high school and soon became assistant features editor. The next semester, I took over as features editor. Three semesters later, I became managing editor. Halfway through that semester, we played fruitbasket turnover in the office and I kind of fell into the Editor-in-Chief position. Now, in my third semester as EIC, I can take a step back and look at this bumpy ride in retrospect.
Let me emphasize, it has been a bumpy ride. Looking back, it’s all been worth it. I never expected to wind up where I am now. I never thought I could be a manager. I thought I was too nice. I learned that I am too nice, but I learned a lot about managing and I hope that my staff learned a lot from me. To my fellow graduates, good luck in all your future endeavors. Here’s to hoping we all get good jobs with our fancy new degrees. To the upcoming seniors,
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don’t catch senioritis! To the incoming Spectator editors, listen to Keith’s, Ted’s and Dr. Miller’s advice. Though you may not like what you hear, they’re right. Just get
used to it. They’ve been out in the real world and they know how this business works. To Jennifer and Becka, work hard to make sure that the Dynamic Duo is just as awesome as the Terrific Trio. Keep calm and bake cupcakes. And come visit me in Err-lan-durr. And make sure you get to the printer on time. And other words of encouragement. TTFN. Happy trails to you all until we meet again.
Amber Smith Editor-in-Chief
Usher reflects on freshman year, gives advice
I
’ve thought over and over again about what it is that I wish to say in this letter to you all, our readers. Do I want to be inspirational? Do I want to tell a sappy story about my days here at VSU? Or do I want to simply just say goodbye? I’ve decided to do all three. My journey started in Lowndes Residence Hall in August 2009. I was nervous to live with
other girls that I didn’t know, afraid of professors and scared to death of doing those dreadful college essays that you hear so much about while in high school. I was indeed the true definition of fresh meat. I’ve had some genuine and interesting encounters with people on and off campus that have taught me so much about myself. I’ve learned to stand on my own against any attack,
be true to myself despite the peer pressure and to never lose my voice in a crowd full of people. I will leave this campus on May 4 no longer that scared freshman but a more mature woman, one that knows who she is and who chases every ambition until she captures it. Listen to my words, and take heed to them. There will be battles almost every day in college, big or small. How you deal with them
is up to you, but know that as long as you prove your resilience, they can’t and won’t break you. Enjoy your time here at VSU and create great memories. To my family at the Spectator, know that I’ll miss you. I’ve learned a lot working here and I want to show my gratitude for helping me grow as a journalist and editor (and also for dealing with those crazy mood swings and that
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attitude that I heard I have.) I want to give a special thanks to Dr. Ted Geltner, Dr. Pat Miller and Keith
Warburg--three advisers who’ve helped me to spread my wings and who have always been patient with me. VSU, I’ve enjoyed and loved being your staff writer, photographer, assistant opinions editor, photo editor and features editor. Goodbye. Amanda Usher Features Editor
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Members bid farewell...
Wartel thanks the past, prepares for future
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learned somewhere that in order to succeed in life, your thirst for success has to overpower your fear of failure. I finally understand. As the semester draws to a close and I turn in my last assignments, papers and projects of my college career, I'm becoming more in tune with my thoughts, and I've come to this realization: everything I've felt, thought and done up until now has made me what I am today—a force to be reckoned with.
The journey has been happy, sad and stressful— but an experience nonetheless. I am thankful for all of those people who have told me no. It’s because of them that I had to learn how to do it myself. During these three years working at the Spectator as staff writer and now copy editor, I’ve learned that challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. The road may not have always been easy, but I can
now say that I’m thankful for having traveled it. I am thankful to my staff and fellow editors for not only teaching me patience, but that the Spectator is a forum for the exchange of ideas and opinions. These ideas and opinions may not have always mirrored my own, but they have prepared me for a diverse world ahead. I’ve taken numerous risks in life, and while some of them scared me to death, the experience that I’ll take with me is priceless. For my fellow Blazers
Mainer focuses on goals, moves forward
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his journey at Valdosta State University has been a remarkable experience in five years. College life really transitions you from high school into the job world. As I went through the process of learning the accounting field, I learned there are so many different areas that a person could fulfill with this background and not just looked upon as a person who is good with numbers. My biggest inspirations were taking the
Introduction to Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting courses. My interest has always been in examining finances and knowing where money goes to prevent fraudulent activity. My goal is to one day become a Certified Fraud Examiner. Right now, I am completing my Masters of Accountancy this spring as graduation approaches May 3, 2013. Since my goal is fraud examiner in accounting, I am thinking of pursuing a law degree in which I can study corporal law. I know it will another great challenge, but accomplishment I plan to achieve during my career journey. I always encourage people to not give up. You can be anything that you set your mind to be. You just have to believe in yourself
that you can succeed and achieve all of your goals. I would like to thank all of my professors for not giving up on me and pushing me because this journey to becoming an accountant has not been an easy road for me. I was always use to working hard to the point that I needed a break, but my professors and staff members I have worked with or know at VSU always complemented me for moving forward and fighting to the end. I have met some great people and build some extraordinary relationships to where it is gone help in my career. Thank you again. Best wishes Brandon M. Mainer Business Manager
that I am leaving behind, I want to advise you that in life you don’t always know where you’re going or what’s next—I sure don’t— but the important thing is that you take the next step. You only live once, but if you do it right, once is all you need. Dear past: Thank you for the lessons. Dear future: I’m ready. Shambree Wartel Copy Editor Wartel
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