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Volume 91, No. 1

The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College

Inside

Then and Now

NewsPage 2

Small town recieves big

honor

EntertainmentPage 7

Coach Sellers retires

SportsPage 12

Why ya gotta be so rude?

Public Safety Page 4

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OpinionPage 10

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For Georgia College’s 125th anniversary, The Colonnade decided to recreate some photos

from a 1941 edition of The Colonnade

73 Years Later: Then and Now

KATIE SKOGEN / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

KATIE SKOGEN@KATIESKOGEN

As Georgia College prepares to celebrate its quasquicentennial anniversary, The Colonnade decided to take a look at our campus to see what has changed.

Using a 1941 edition of The Colonnade documenting Georgia College’s 50th anniversary, we set out to recreate some iconic photographs.

The pictures of front campus, the old

governor’s mansion and Parks Hall speak for themselves. Some buildings appear unchanged, while others look somewhat different. Nonetheless, after 73 years, Georgia College’s campus retains its beauty with new and old aesthetic.

In honor of Georgia College’s quasquicentennial anniversary, The Colonnade will be posting vintage photos from around the Georgia College campus on Instagram on Throwback Thursdays.Check us out on Instagram: Thecolonnade.

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Seize the opportunity to become a global citizen at Georgia College! Study abroad programs and student organizations provide ample opportunity to see the world and gain international experience on campus.

Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to develop cross-cultural communication skills and have a unique educational experience. Georgia College offers a vast array of study abroad opportunities varying in length from 14 days to year-long programs, and in more than 50 different countries and virtually every discipline. HOPE Scholarship and financial aid packages are available for qualified students.

Join us in the International Education Center during fall semester for one of our Study Abroad Info Sessions, offered weekly Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m., starting Aug. 26.

The Georgia College International Club, with a membership of more than 60 international students and

50 U.S. students, is one of the most diverse and active clubs on campus. The club’s mission is to encourage students to learn about and appreciate different cultures from all over the world.

Members participate in trips and activities throughout the semester and organize two exciting campus events: International Day and International Dinner. International Day, Oct. 22, is a celebration of diversity at Georgia College as it brings together students, faculty, staff and community members to learn about other cultures. The International Dinner, March 28, is a formal event that offers international dishes as a talent and fashion show. The club meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting Aug. 20 in A&S 272, alternating between meetings and social nights.

Join us Friday, Sept.12 from 1-3 p.m. for an open house. Enjoy refreshments, hear from students who have studied abroad, ask questions about opportunities at GC and learn about all things international! For more information, stop by the International Education Center at the Bone House, call 478-445-4789 or visit us at www.gcsu.edu/international.

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Welcome! I am so excited students are returning to campus.

I would like to officially welcome our new students. I hope you are settling in well to your college home.

As we all begin the new semester, I would like to share a few campus updates:

The Student Code of Conduct and Sexual Misconduct Policy have undergone changes that are being implemented this semester. Read it and understand the new changes. Make sure you understand how it defines consent, incapacitation, sexual harassment and exploitation.

Sexual assault is a major issue on college campuses nationwide and Georgia College is doing its part to combat this public health issue.

On October 1, 2014, all University System of Georgia schools will become tobacco-free. This includes: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, all forms of smokeless tobacco, clove cigarettes and any other smoking devices that use, or simulate use of tobacco. The use of all forms of tobacco products on property in the possession of, or in any way used by Georgia College is expressly prohibited. This includes all areas and vehicles on the Georgia College campus. The goal of the policy is to preserve and improve the health, comfort and environment of students, employees and any persons occupying our campuses. Tobacco succession classes are planned.

The CARE team is a group of staff and faculty who meet regularly to discuss campus safety. CARE stands for Crisis Assessment, Response and Education. Call the CARE line at 478-445-7475 24/7 if you have concerns about someone on campus or a dangerous situation.

Safety is a community responsibly. You have chosen to attend a very safe campus. The campus is safe because we all work together to make it safe. Therefore, please help us by taking care of your friends. If you go out together, come home together. Make sure to lock your room, your car and don’t leave your belongings unattended. Make sure you have a safe, sober ride home and know your limits. Contact public safety, SNAP or the housing staff if you need assistance.

If you have any questions about these updates, please contact me in the Student Affairs office.

Have a wonderful semester!Dr. Andy LewterDean of Students

Dr. Lewter welcomes

students, new and returning

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Downtown Milledgeville continues to expand with a Barnes & Noble at the GC bookstore. The new store is poised to foster community growth by offering an array of trade books for the general public and textbooks for Georgia College students.

Barnes & Noble at Georgia College is currently open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays

from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The store carries products such as, Official Georgia College apparel, textbooks, national bestsellers and local literary works.

Cindy McClanahan, Director of Marketing and Communications for Auxiliary Services at Georgia College, believes the opening of Barnes & Noble will not only benefit university students, but the Milledgeville community as well. “It really is a perfectly blended business that serves as a bridge between our campus and community.”

McClanahan is especially excited about new programming that could lower costs for students, “Utilizing the strong rental program and eBooks, provided by Barnes & Noble, students can definitely benefit from lower textbook costs.”

Barnes & Noble at Georgia College is located in downtown Milledgeville at 135 W. Hancock St. Further information can be found online at gcsu.bncollege.com or by visiting the “Barnes & Noble at Georgia College” Facebook page.

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Lori Burns, Associate Director for Student Development for Georgia College University Housing, says the hallmarks of any good Community Advisor (CA) are a “caring attitude, willingness to help others, passion for molding future leaders and an overall dedication to the success of others.”

Returning CA and senior business management major Nora Anderson goes above and beyond these demanding criteria, earning her status as one of the best and brightest at Georgia College. Anderson, now entering her third year as a CA, says she loves “being a resource for residents and helping them learn about both on-campus and off-campus activities.”

Anderson utilizes her multiple roles on campus to better assist her residents. Burns describes a volunteer initiative led by Anderson, “Nora is currently acting as a liaison between University Housing and The GIVE Center. During the early weeks of the semester, residents will be able to register with The GIVE Center easily within their residence hall.”

Following graduation in May 2015, Anderson plans on attending graduate school and pursuing a career in Student Affairs.

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I would like to welcome you to the Georgia College family. As Georgia’s Public Liberal Arts University with a mission to prepare future global leaders for a diverse world, it is critical for each of us to understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. Due to a changing world, we must not only recognize the need for diversity and inclusion but welcome it. Cultural competence and a proficiency in diversity are vital to a successful future.

To fully prepare you for the emerging diverse workforce and community, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) is eager to work with you. We offer several resources and services that include: anti-discrimination advocacy and support services, the Cultural Center and the Cultural Resource Library, the Women’s Center and the Women’s Center Resource Library, LGBT support services, resources and advocacy, Safe Space training, violence prevention services and training. We also offer thought-provoking cultural events.

We have several student groups that promote diversity and inclusion at Georgia College, including the Diversity Peer Educators (DPEs), the Black Student Alliance (BSA), the Latino Student Alliance (LSA), the PRIDE alliance, EMPOWER, the African American Male Initiative (AAMI) and the SOAR mentoring program. We also provide a meeting space for student organizations and friends.

All of these wonderful experiences, activities and great organizations are housed in the Smith House at 506 W. Greene St. I look forward to working with you this year. Please feel free to drop in.

Thank you,Dr. Veronica WomackDirector of Institional Equity and Diversity

Equity and diversity on our campus

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Welcome back GCSU students! You probably know that Georgia College offers personal, academic and career counseling for enrolled students, but you might not know counseling services are offered to you at no charge. Short term psychiatric services and group counseling are also available. Our counseling has a short term, goal-oriented focus, meaning that our mission is to help you identify and actively work on specific areas

for growth. Students might hesitate to call us, but each year, 500-600 students receive help from Counseling Services. While some students might require a referral to a long-term or specialty-care provider, we will always meet with a student for assessment and referral services. Making an appointment to see a counselor is easy. Just call us at 478-445-5331 or come into our center during our business hours from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our office is located on the second floor of the Wellness and Recreation Center on West Campus.

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Diversity Peer Educators is a group of student leaders dedicated to facilitating conversations among the student body about various issues of diversity. The role of Diversity Peer Educators will be to improve inclusivity within the Georgia College community through peer education and advocacy. This will include utilizing group facilitation, collaborating with Housing and completion of semesterly requirements. This is a paid position. Contact us at gcsu.dpe@gmail.com.

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Campus Activities Board (CAB) is Georgia College’s designated student activity planning committee and a fun and easy way to get involved in the Georgia College community. CAB

puts on great free events such as movie nights, campus carnivals, Battle of the Bands and Midnight Breakfast, along with bigger to-go trips to Atlanta Braves games and the Georgia Aquarium. CAB’s executive board and impact team make these great events possible. Impact Team

members assist in planning and running events and are given many opportunities to lead, make great friends and most of all, have fun. Want to be a part of CAB? Send an email to Lexi Scott at membership.cab@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you and welcome you to the Impact Team.

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for GC 125th Anniversary (Front Campus)Aug. 15, 9 a.m.

Freshman Convocation (Centennial Center)Aug. 15, 7 – 7:45 p.m.

Bobcat Marketplace and Community Celebration (Centennial Center)

Aug. 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

“Can I Kiss You?” (Russell Auditorium)Aug. 16, 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Part-Time Job Fair (Front Porch of Atkinson Hall)

Aug. 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WGUR fall semester conference (University Banquet Hall)

Aug. 23 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

July 7, 5:38 a.m. Officer McKinney noticed a guy passed out in front of Chappell Hall. McKinney woke the guy up and asked him what year it was, to which the guy responded “2013.” McKinney asked what day it was and the guy again said, “2013.” The guy blew a .15 in the breathalyzer and was arrested.

July 12, 10:37 p.m. Officer McKinney and Sgt. Smith stopped a car for driving without headlights on, but two cars pulled over for them. After checking with the first car and sending them on their way, McKinney and Smith checked the second car and found the driver was drunk and had peed on himself. The guy couldn’t begin a field sobriety test and was arrested. He peed on himself again while in the back of the police car.

July 14, 8:30 p.m. Officer Kennedy and Officer Simmons pulled a vehicle over for a broken brake light. When the vehicle stopped, a passenger fled and Simmons followed him on foot. Simmons lost sight of the guy near the Bellamy. Kennedy searched the vehicle and found weed and a handgun. The driver and remaining passenger were arrested.

Flee from the scene of the high.

The lights aren’t on and no one’s home.

Back to the Future.

July 22, 11:38 p.m. Officer Williams pulled a vehicle over for driving with their headlights off at night. Williams

smelled a strong odor of cannabis when she approached the vehicle. She searched both occupants and the vehicle with the help of

several other officers arriving on the scene. Cannabis was found on the passenger. The

driver was issued a traffic citation while the passenger was arrested.

July 25, 5:47 p.m. Officer Williams was driving when a pedestrian threw her sandal at the police car.

Williams approached the female and began to handcuff her with the help of several other officers arriving on the scene. The female spat in Williams’ eye and was

arrested for disorderly conduct and simple battery. Williams went to Oconee Regional Hospital for

precautionary measures.

Aug. 1, 2:29 a.m. Officer Smith and Officer McKinney saw a guy standing in the road cursing at a group of people. The guy saw the officers, approached them and proceeded to curse at them. He was

acting belligerent and was arrested for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

You kiss your mom with that mouth?

Why you gotta be so rude?

The sweet smell of cannabis, I mean justice.

DAtes to know

August 15, 2014 James Beaman, Editor *reports obtained from GC Public Safety

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With its charming stores, historical appeal and ability to throw a good party (hello, Deeproots), it doesn’t take students long to realize Downtown Milledgeville is the epitome of small-town quaintness. But, the rest of America is only just catching up.

Last May, Milledgeville was recognized as a Great American Main Street for its economic success in revitalizing the downtown area. Milledgeville was one of only three main streets in America to receive the recognition this year. The only other Georgia main streets to receive the prize were Rome in 2003 and Thomasville in 1998.

In celebration of this feat, the town of Milledgeville is having a little get-together on Friday, Aug. 15. The Hometown Celebration, as they’re calling it, will close down the 100 block of West Hancock Street for pedestrians, with the local band Reunion

playing. It’s going to be a fun-for-the-whole-family thing, so think of it as a pre-pre-game to other Downtown activities.

The party goes from 6-10 p.m. Local businesses will have sidewalk sales and outside eating options. Milledgeville Main Street will also be hosting an Instagram contest. If you have any artsy pictures of Milly, be sure to add the hashtag #ilovemilly to be considered for $50 in Downtown Dollars.

“For Milledgeville Main Street to be recognized as a national model for the comprehensive revitalization of our historic downtown is an honor,” says Carlee Schulte, director of Milledgeville Main Street. “Becoming a Great American Main Street will surely promote tourism and economic development for the area. The recognition this national award will bring to our City will be extremely valuable for continued success and enthusiasm of the program.”

Check out the Facebook page, Milledgeville’s Great American Main Street Hometown Celebration for more information on how to partly like a Mocal.

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Whether someone comes for a peaceful escape from everyday stresses, or uses it as a field of fun for numerous outdoor activities, the Oconee River Greenway poses as a great backyard for Georgia College students and faculty, and locals alike. The possibilities for fun and memory making seem endless on the simple grounds of the park, and now there are even more outlets of beauty to frame an average day at the Greenway.

The Oconee River Greenway finished its Phase II expansion over the summer and held a grand opening celebration. Included in the expansion are several new observation/overlook decks along the wetlands and the Oconee River, new

wetlands boardwalks, 1.5 miles of new trails and an off-leash dog park divided into different areas to separate the more social from the more reserved pooches.

Along with the new places to visit and observe, the Greenway also hosts events throughout the year which are posted on its active Facebook page. Georgia College’s Environmental Science and Circle K clubs, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation and Kiwanis Club of Milledgeville are partnering to host the first event of the semester, River Day, on Sept. 20.

River Day is meant to encourage healthy living, environmental stewardship and civic engagement. The ENGAGE project, hosted by Georgia College, seeks to build a culture of community-based and engaged learning that is a key aspect of this event.

The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with the

Kiwanis River Rat Race – a 4.5 mile canoe and kayak race from the Greenway to the landing at Central State Hospital.

For those who do not want to race, there is an option to float down the river. Participants get a Rat Race T-shirt and transportation back to the Greenway. You can sign up at Oconee Outfitters or online at kiwanisclubofmilledgeville.org.

In addition to the race, there will be games, music and other activities, including an interactive research project by the Georgia College Environmental Science Club. Event-goers can enjoy the Oconee River and its Greenway while learning about its ecosystem and how to preserve it.

From river racing to research, River Day promises to provide a Saturday packed with learning and fun for everyone.

Greenway adds new walking paths, dog park

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I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity.

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This past spring, Hillel co-sponsored the Daffodil Project and planted 1,600 daffodils on Front Campus in memory of children lost during the Holocaust. Faculty advisor, Karen Berman, was honored that GC Hillel was able to participate.

The Goodrich Hillel is proud to announce that we received grants from the International Hillel, the Reform on Campus and Hillels of Georgia to fund various interfaith events to support campus diversity. In addition, Kenneth Marks has provided an annual scholarship in the name of his parents, The Renee’ and Seymour Marks Scholarship, for one Jewish student. Past recipients include Netta Ben-Hashal and Brent Zucker.

Hillel invites new freshmen and all returning students to the Meet and Greet Bagel Night, Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Campus Black Box Theatre room 218. Here, Jewish and other students who want to learn more about Jewish culture, can join in.

Students are also welcome to join us for a free dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Hoke Dining Room at 6 p.m. to celebrate the fall holiday Rosh Hashanah.

Hillel is a worldwide Jewish organization on more than 500 college campuses. Hillel is proud of our Interfaith events in collaboration with many spiritual groups. We will host bowling night, game night, challah-baking night and a Hanukkah party.

Goodrich Hillel receives grants

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOODRICH HILLEL Goodrich Hillel members host events that increase awareness of Jewish traditions.

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In The Colonnade office, there’s a computer in the corner with a background set as a picture of the Arno in Florence. It sits at the Entertainment Editor’s desk, my desk.

As I settle into a new desk and a new job, I find myself reaching for familiar things. Pictures of Italy, mechanical pencils, magazines. And as I write this, my intro as Entertainment Editor, I find myself doing the same. When I was a journalist, I loved to tell stories. Now that I’m an editor, I figured I should just stick to what I know.

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Montepulciano. A road lined with cypress trees – the kind that are like straight lines reaching up. A green box with red flowers sitting under a window. A city wall. A group of friends. A bottle of wine. A sunset over the valley. An artist works in his shop on the main street. The doors open. Sometimes he looks up to smile at the people outside. A school where the halls are lined with windows that look out over the vineyards below. A dark café with a high bar where businessmen stop by on their way to work to throw back an espresso or two. A small apartment in the center of the city with the kitchen with the table with the bright yellow cloth. A Medieval city on a hill in Tuscany.

Milledgeville. A field of cotton covering the ground like fresh snow. Giant white columns. Little pink flowers bowing from the branches of a magnolia tree. Tidy streets that form right angles to make blocks. Pickup trucks with dogs in the bed. Laying on the crisp lawns. Book over my face. Sunlight all around. A main street where kids lounge on

the sidewalk outside of bars where bands play the music with no words. A coffee place with art on the walls and a window in the front that shows everyone that passes. A brick building on a quiet corner with the room with the green table that my great-grandfather made. An antebellum town in the middle of Georgia.

Two cities. Two countries. Two summers. If I close my eyes, I can still see the colors of Italy, they way the stucco buildings would change different colors of yellow and orange when the sun set. I walk outside and let the sun warm my skin and pretend it’s just another sunny day in Italy. But when I open my eyes, I’m standing in the parking lot of my apartment building in Milledgeville, Ga.

If Montepulciano was a fleeting romance, then Milledgeville is the dependable friend helping remind you that life is beautiful no matter where you are.

It’s easy to see the beauty in places like Montepulciano, but my goal for this year is to uncover a little more beauty and fun here in Milledgeville.

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The Georgia College Choral Ensembles are looking for a few good men and women to join one or more of four choral ensembles open to all members of the GC community including students, faculty and staff. The four choruses are all available for one credit hour and are briefly described below. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Jennifer Flory by email Jennifer.flory@gcsu.edu or by phone 478-445-4839.

University Chorus (UC) is a non-auditioned choral organization focusing on the study and performance of music of all periods and styles, and is open to all members of the university community. Students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join regardless of major or music-reading skills. UC rehearses Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Women’s Ensemble (WE), open to all female members of the university community, is a non-auditioned choral organization focusing on the study and performance of music of all periods and styles. All female students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join regardless of major or music-reading

skills. WE rehearses Tuesday and Thursday, 2-3:15 p.m.Max Noah Singers (MNS) is a choral organization made up

of select singers with an emphasis on the study and performance of a variety of literature from madrigals and motets to the avant garde. MNS is open by audition to all members of the university community. In addition to participating in the mostly classically based concerts with UC and WE, MNS also presents the annual Valentine’s Day Rendezvous, a concert with popular solo and ensemble music in a romantic atmosphere.

MNS members are also required to enroll in University Chorus and commit to the group for the entire school year. Auditions are the first week of school in August. The audition consists of one solo song with accompaniment (accompanist provided). Singers will also be vocalized and asked to sight-read. New students will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a past choir director. The group rehearses Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-12:50 p.m.

The Cat’s Meow (TCM) is a new choral organization made up of select singers focusing on the study and performance of popular contemporary music in the collegiate a cappella style. TCM performs music similar to the groups featured on NBC’s

“The Sing-Off” or the movie “Pitch Perfect,” and is open by audition to all members of the university community. TCM meets Monday and Wednesday, 5-6:15 p.m. and requires a two-semester commitment.

All choirs will be combining for a concert called Music of the People on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 and performing in the Music Department Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014.

CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER FLORYWomen’s Ensemble lines up to sing in performance.

Singers needed for choruses

From Monte to Milly

CONTRIBUTED BY CORINNE LOOMISNew Entertainment Editor, Sam Blankenship strikes a pose in front of the Arno in Florence while on study abroad during Summer 2013.

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Kelly MainorEditor-in-Chief

John DillonNews Editor

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Derek RobertsSports Editor

Ellie SmithPhoto Editor

Taylor HembreeFeature Editor

James BeamanCommunity News Editor

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Katie SkogenAsst. News Editor

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Your parents will tell you it’s all about the grade point average. Your friends will tell you it’s all about the social agenda. I’m here to tell you it’s about balancing your time for both.

Fitting in and finding your niche is what the ole college try is all about. You might change your major four times. You might lose HOPE and have to take out student loans. It’s all going to be okay. College isn’t supposed to be a continuation of high school, shadowing someone else’s plan for your future.

Change is scary, but it’s inevitable. Just think, if we didn’t embrace change, the world would never know butterflies. I can tell you from my experiences thus far, I have screwed up big time and lived to tell about it.

A failed class becomes a learned lesson. One beer too many becomes a night you might regret. Professors can read through bullshit and have heard every excuse email possible – your cat/grandma/aunt can only die once each.

Learn to better yourself from the mistakes you make. There is beauty in imperfection. Twenty-two years ago to date, my dad instilled in me three rules to live by that resonate truth with me everyday: have fun, stay safe and learn something new.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

August 15, 2014 Kelly Mainor, Editor-in-chief

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19 Pro Tips Every Bobcat Needs To Know

Don’t jeopardize your future at the risk of your social media accounts. @blackoutbobcat is still a thing.

Two-hour parking tickets are no longer $10. If you’re over by a minute, they will fine you $30.

The front door of Atkinson is named the venus fly trap for a reason – you’ve been warned.

Don’t expect cars to stop for you at the crosswalk, even if the walking man gives you the go ahead.

Run in a zigzag pattern to throw off the scent of your trail when fleeing from an alligator or the local PD.

Save excused absences for a rainy day or a hangover. Both will happen.

The wellness center has been know to misdiagnose. Know that a z-pac will not cure all.

Check out the ZOO Atlanta DVD from the public library. Upon return, you will get free tickets to the Zoo.

The sidewalks here have been known to trip freshmen.

Thunder will add you to his BURN BOOK if you step on the Bobcat Head before you earn your diploma.

Choose dehydration over sipping from the reflection pool.

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Nine Foods to Stock Your Dorm Room If you are looking to avoid eating at The Max three times a day, here is a list of food for stocking your mini fridge and dorm room shelves.

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1. Easy Mac - Get the kind that is individually packed into little bowls, because three and a half minutes in the microwave isn’t bad for a tasty snack or meal. Plus, it is pretty filling and better tasting than the frozen meals. 2. PB & J - You can enjoy this classic sandwich whenever; it is easy to make and the peanut butter rarely goes bad, even if it is on your shelf for a while. 3. Granola bars - Rolling out of bed at 7:45 for an 8 a.m. is going to happen, so, grab a healthy granola bar to eat on the walk to class. Nature Valley yogurt bars have a nice variety of flavors. 4. Popcorn - This can be eaten as a small lunch, a yummy afternoon snack or during a late night movie binge. If you are trying to watch your calories, there are several brands of 100-calorie bags as well. 5. Frozen fruit and veggies - Whether it’s broccoli, carrots, strawberries or blueberries, frozen food is always a good choice because it lasts longer than fresh. If you are looking for a healthy meal, frozen steamed vegetables take a couple of minutes in the microwave and then they are ready to eat. Frozen fruit also makes for a very good snack. You can even add some powdered sugar for a sweet kick. 6. Pretzels - Twists, sticks or flavored, this salty snack will always hit the spot. Plus, you can pack them in Ziploc bags and they will be a lifesaver during long days on campus. 7. Chips and salsa - This dynamic duo is a taste bud pleaser. Start off with a smaller bag of tortilla chips so it won’t go stale quickly. 8. Mini Candy Bars - Get a bag of those ‘fun-sized’ chocolates to have when you get a sweet tooth. 9. Flavored Water Packets - Drinking water is a necessity, but if you get tired of the flavorless beverage, use these littles gems to spice up your water bottle.

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Coach Sellers hangs it up

August 15, 2014 Derek Roberts, Editor

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For years now, three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has raced winged sprint cars on dirt tracks when he’s not behind the wheel of the number 14 Bass Pro Shops stock car.

Last year, Stewart’s dirt track hobby earned him a broken leg, forcing him to sit out the remainder of the NASCAR season, thus missing the more crucial races of the year and ending his season prematurely. Recently, the Sprint Cup driver’s side project has lead to something much more serious.

In a tragic accident last Saturday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York, a routine racing maneuver lead to 20 year old local driver Kevin Ward Jr. angrily storming out of his car to confront Stewart on the live dirt track. A civilian’s video shows one car narrowly whiz by Ward before the young driver quickened his step to get closer to Stewart’s winged sprint car.

In an instant, Ward is pulled under the tires of Tony Stewart’s car and thrown 50 feet from the accident eventually coming to a stop on his back. Kevin Ward Jr. was later pronounced dead before reaching a hospital.

Immediately following the accident, Stewart was questioned by local law enforcement.

“At this very moment, there are no facts in hand that would substantiate or support criminal charge or indicate criminal intent on the part of any individual,” Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero said on Sunday.

But that doesn’t mean Stewart is out of legal hot water just yet,? as the possibility of a civil lawsuit from Ward’s family is exceedingly viable. Kevin Ward’s family has declined to publicly entertain the idea, saying “We appreciate the prayers and support we are receiving from the community, but we need time to grieve and wrap our heads around all of this.”

Stewart’s staff originally stated that things were “business as usual” for the race team approaching their competition at Watkins Glenn the day following the accident. Stewart later withdrew from the race, making his first official statement on the tragedy.

“There aren’t words to describe the sadness I feel about the accident that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr.” Stewart stated after pulling himself from Sunday’s race. “It’s a very emotional time for all involved, and it is the reason I’ve decided not to participate in today’s race at Watkins Glen.”

After watching the eerie video at least fifty times in the past day or so, I can’t say the clip of the accident provides enough incriminating evidence in favor of either driver. Stewart appeared to make an effort to steer clear of the young driver, hitting the accelerator to apparently speed around Ward. However, a stronger effort could’ve perhaps avoided the accident. Tragically, the bottom line is that if Kevin Ward had stayed in his car, he’d still be alive today.

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Coach Sellers hangs it up

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As a whole, the Georgia College Department of Athletics is looking to build off of last year’s successful campaign. Out of the eight eligible athletic programs, Georgia College produced six teams with winning records.

Most notably, the GC baseball team is coming off of one of their best seasons to date. The players on the 2014 club combined to go 35-17, with a conference record of 19-10.

As juniors, first baseman Clay Ardeeser and catcher Steve Hazel helped set the tone offensively. Ardeeser lead the club with a .424 average, while Hazel lead the team with 13 home runs. Meanwhile, former senior Taylor Hinshaw contributed with 64 RBIs.

On the other side of the diamond, right-handed pitcher Spencer Thomas carried the team to eight wins as a junior, while left-hander Josh Taylor logged 83.1 innings and struck out a team-high of 57 batters in his sophomore season.

The Lady Bobcats’ softball team also found success last year, finishing the season 34-17 with a conference record of 13-9. In her sophomore year, pitcher/utility player Abi LeRoy lead the club with a .321 average and knocked in a team-high 35 RBIs. As a junior Dani Gallucci concluded the season with a .196 earned run average, while picking up eight wins.

The men’s golf team played well in several tournaments, and finished first in last year’s Golf Bearcat Invitational. As a junior, Bryan Fox carried the team in the tournament, shooting four under par.

The women’s basketball team is looking to improve in conference play this upcoming season. They went 18-11 last year, a .621 winning percentage, but did not capitalize against teams inside of the division. Upcoming

seniors Enisha Donley and Shanteona Keys carried the club with their all-around play as guards. Donley lead the team with 16.4 points per game, while Keys contributed with 15.4 points per game.

The men’s basketball squad did not find as much success as the women, but are hopeful to turn things around, as they signed guard Dwight Anderson. Last season the men finished 10-16 and struggled mightily in the division, going 6-13. During his sophomore year, guard Terrell Harris had a team-high 17.4 points per game.

The men and women’s tennis clubs both had winning seasons. The women’s team went 19-8, while the men’s team finished 14-8. As a freshman, Macy Polk lead the women’s team, with a record of 6-1. Mattia Campus lead the men with a 4-1 record during his sophomore year.

The women’s soccer team averaged 1.6 goals a game, which was good enough to give them a 10-7-3 record. Ashley Veilleux lead the club with 19 points and scored a team-high nine goals as a junior.

The men and women’s cross country teams have momentum to build from. The men’s team had three runners to place first during last season. In separate races Paul Mcneil, James Ryden and Trevor Turner came in first place as juniors. For the women, Lena White placed second in three different races.

The GC cheerleading squad will look to get back on the winning path this season, as they finished third in the Peach Belt Conference Championship last year. The squad won the tournament in 2012 and will aim to get back to its winning ways.

Coming off of their first year as a program, the women’s volleyball team is looking to improve as they finished the season 6-23. With last year’s club consisting of primarily freshmen, there is reason to believe this year’s team will only improve.

Legendary men’s basketball coach retires after 21 seasons

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After 21 seasons, the longest-tenured coach in Peach Belt

Conference (PBC) men’s basketball history announced his

retirement Thursday. Georgia College head coach Terry Sellers has retired after 350 victories on

the Bobcat sideline.Sellers, a four-time PBC

Coach of the Year, has led the Bobcats in all but three of their seasons since joining the NCAA Division II. Known for his competitive fire both on game day and in practice, he also displayed a keen desire to see his student-athletes excel, in their studies and after graduation. He retires after 37 years of coaching, 21 of which he spent as the head coach of the Bobcats.

“I am grateful for the opportunity that I have had to coach at Georgia College for the past 21 years,” said Sellers. “I want to thank all the assistant coaches, student-managers and student-athletes for their dedication and hard work. They will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Sellers family. In retirement, I look forward to being able to spend more time with family and grandchildren.”

Sellers retires with 548 career victories in his 30 years as a college head coach, including his wins at the helm of the Bobcats.

Sellers coached GC Men’s Basketball to four PBC Championships and a pair of PBC Tournament titles. The Bobcats posted eight 20-win seasons under his watchful eye, including an amazing run of four during a five-year stretch from 2005-2010.

The top season in program history came in 1999, when he and the Bobcats went 25-6, taking the program’s lone NCAA Region Championship, and advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight. The Bobcats were ranked among the top 25 in the nation every week during that season and posted a perfect 11-0 record at home.

Following the 1999 season Sellers was named the Peach Belt Coach of the Year for the second time in his career. He was also honored by the Atlanta Tip-off Club as the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year in the state of Georgia and broke the school record for career victories with Georgia College’s victory over Gardner-Webb in the NCAA Tournament.

Sellers coached six Georgia College teams to the NCAA Tournament. All-time, he has coached 29 players to All-PBC accolades in his stellar career, including a pair of All-America honorees.

“Terry’s accomplishments on the court speak for themselves,” said Director of Athletics Wendell Staton. “Where his legacy is felt even greater is in touching the

lives of the hundreds of student-athletes that have been fortunate to be on one of his teams. The impact those men have on their respective communities and the families they have built are a direct reflection of their time under Terry’s tutelage.”

Sellers earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and School Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1976. Following graduation, Sellers spent one year as an assistant coach at Auburn University at Montgomery. He then picked up his first head-coaching job at Hardaway High

School in Columbus, Ga. before returning to the college ranks for seven seasons at the University of Montevallo as an assistant coach.

Sellers’ first college head coaching position was at Alabama Southern Community College where he earned Southern Division Coach of the Year in 1990, 1991 and 1993. Under his leadership, Alabama Southern won four Southern Division Championships, made several appearances in the junior college national rankings, and finished second in Region 22 in both 1990 and 1991.

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Former head coach Terry Sellers made a lasting impact on players and the community.

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The Georgia College men’s basketball program announced the signing of Dwight Anderson Tuesday.

“We are really excited that Dwight decided to join our program,” said former head coach Sellers. “Dwight is a very talented offensive player who can play both guard positions. We targeted him early in the recruiting process and feel like he will be an impact player from day one.”

Anderson, a 6-foot-2 guard, comes to Georgia College from Gillette College in Gillette, Wyo. The Minneapolis, Minn.

native was an All-NJCAA Region 9 Third Team selection this past season, posting an average of 16.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He shot 46 percent from the floor, 41 percent from the three-point line and 86 percent from the foul line. Anderson graduated from Washburn High in Minneapolis.

Anderson’s former team, the Pronghorns finished 29-4 overall and went 15-1 in region play under head coach Shawn Neary.

The Bobcats finished the 2013-14 season with a 10-16 mark, landing three on the PBC All-Academic Team, the most for a single season in program history.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF GC ATHLETICS Junior guard Dwight Anderson works in the paint for a contested look.

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Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and has been for a long time without the interest of one of the largest countries in the world – the United States of America. But after the U.S. Men’s National Team’s run this year, the sport is reaching new levels of popularity here in the states.

This year’s world cup drew an American audience 50 percent larger than that of the 2010 tournament, jumping from 2.8 million to 4.3 million viewers stateside. This year’s contest against Portugal attracted an American viewership of 25 million. Impressive, considering that the highest viewership of the Major League World Series of Baseball last year reached only 15 million.

More impressively, Americans were second only to host Brazil in ticket purchases for the World Cup.

With the increased popularity of the World Cup, many Americans closely followed soccer for the first time this year. However, for the newfound soccer fans it is difficult to know how to keep up with the U.S. players after the final buzzer sounded in Brazil.

A good place to start would be America’s goalkeeper for the World Cup, the impressive Tim Howard. Howard is

a spectacle to behold on the field, as he now plays with the Everton Football Club in the Premier League. Their season kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 against Leicester City.

USA forward, Clint Dempsey, also had an impressive showing in the World Cup, scoring three goals in the United States’ four games and is equally impressive on the field with the Seattle Sounders, who are currently leading their conference in Major League Soccer. The MLS season has been underway since June, and the Sounders’ next game will be on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. against Real Salt Lake, home to Team USA star and midfielder, Kyle Beckerman.

Demarcus Beasley, one of the U.S.’s top defenders in this year’s tournament, can be seen playing for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. While the Dynamo’s season has been a little rocky, Beasley is still a great athlete to watch, and you can catch him this Friday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. in a contest with the Philadelphia Union.

All time leader in goals for the US Men’s National Team, Landon Donovan did not make the roster for this year’s squad. He later announced his retirement. The promising young striker, Jozy Altidore was chosen in his place, only to be injured in the first 25 minutes of the team’s first contest in the World Cup. Altidore is still recovering and is expected to make a return to the sport at full capacity by next season.

With a young, talented U.S. squad in Brazil this year, the U.S. Men’s National Team should be exciting to watch in their next World Cup run in Russia, 2018.

Baseball tryouts set for Aug. 22

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The Georgia College baseball team and head coach Tom Carty have announced the walk-on tryout date for the fall.

Any individual interested in trying out for the Bobcat baseball team must attend the walk-on tryout meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. in Centennial Center room 237. The tryout will be Friday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. at John Kurtz Field.

Those interested should bring their own equipment, complete a physical exam prior to the tryout date, and bring

all completed paperwork to the Aug. 20 meeting. Paperwork includes the tryout waiver (all three pages completed) and a copy of their physical exam. The tryout waiver and physical form are available here: http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~phiggs/ATForms.html.

For any questions regarding tryouts, please e-mail head coach Tom Carty at tom.carty@gcsu.edu or call 478-445-1692.

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The Georgia College athletic department is ready to get the 2014-15 season rolling this fall with a full schedule of volleyball, soccer and cross country dates.

The Bobcat Volleyball schedule kicks off Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. against 2013 NCAA

Tournament Qualifier Flagler College. The Bobcats have 10 home matches during the 2014 season, the second year of varsity volleyball.

Bobcat Soccer came one win away from an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2013, and graduated just two seniors from last season’s talented roster.

The 2014 Bobcat Shootout tournament kicks off the home

matches for the Bobcats, as they battle the University of North Alabama Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.

For the first time since 2008, the GC Cross Country teams have two home dates this season, running a dual race against Armstrong Atlantic State University Friday, Sept. 5 before hosting the annual Bobcat Invitational meet a week later on Sept. 12.

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