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January 21, 11:00 a.m.: Officers responded to a medical emergency involving a student in the Health Science Building. Situation was turned over to Glynn County EMS. January 21, 4:00 p.m.: Officers responded to the Coastal Place Apartments in reference to a report of damage to property. January 24, 4:00 p.m.: Officers took report of student being harassed via phone calls and text messages. January 25, 6:00 p.m.: Officer investigated a reported theft from a student’s locker in the men’s locker room at the Coffin Gym. January 26, 10:20 p.m.: Officers responded to a reported domestic dispute outside of Academic Commons North. Upon arrival both parties were questioned. A male student involved was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. January 26, 4:00 p.m.: Officer initiated a fraud investigation based from several counterfeit credit cards that were turned into the police department. Investigation involving several police agencies and multiple jurisdictions is ongoing. January 29, 2:10 a.m.: Officers investigated a theft from a vending machine in Lakeside Village. The Offender was identified, and charges are pending. January 29, 10:30 a.m.: Officer took a report of stolen property from a student’s locker in the men’s locker room at the Coffin Gym. The locker was unlocked at the time of the theft. January 30, 3:03 p.m.: Officer investigated a case of identity theft involving a residential student at Lakeside Village. Investigation is ongoing. February 1, 8:15 p.m.: Student reported that his vehicle was burglarized while parked in the Coffin Parking Lot. Suspects were identified, and charges are pending.
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About Your coastal georgia SGA Representatives Freshman Senators Valerie Day
I represent the freshman class as a Senator in SGA. I aspire to continue my 4.0 GPA this semester and to discover what degree program I will pursue. I enjoy biology and may pursue a degree in the field.
Trent Barwick
I am a Freshman Senator in SGA, and through this organization I hope to make the college experience more enjoyable for others and myself.
Sophomore Senators Shawn Spell
I am a Chemistry major and Sophomore Senator for SGA. My main goal in SGA is to spread awareness of Coastal’s available technology to students and teachers. I believe with the use of technology teachers can be better mentors and students can find new ways to study.
Junior Senators Sara Lloyd
I am a junior in the American Studies program. I serve on SGA as a Junior Senator with the intention of acting as useful and dutiful representative for my fellow classmates.
Michael Toler
I am a Junior Senator in SGA. My goal as senator is to do everything I can to make CCGA the best place to learn. I hope to represent the junior class well. I encourage my classmates to approach me with any requests or concerns regarding the college.
Morgan Piratzky
Taylor Moody
I represent the junior class in SGA. I am a Pre-Professional Veterinarian Major with a concentration in Marine Biology. I am a senator to make sure my fellow Mariners have a voice in how their college is run as well as to inspire fellow students to be active on campus.
I am a sophomore in the School of Business with a focus in Business Leadership. In SGA, I am an AtLarge Senator, which means I am a senator for every class and both campuses. As a senator, I wish to be available to my fellow students for comments, questions and concerns.
Senior Senators Hannah Carmichael
Camden Senator Shaina Suzor
I’m a Senior Senator here at CCGA. I’m an Interdisciplinary studies major hoping to work in a non-profit organization or go to law school. My goal this semester is to help students find their voice here at Coastal.
Jenna McDaniel
I represent the senior class in SGA. This semester I hope to aid communication between incoming freshmen, current students, facility, staff and those who would like to be Mariners.
Benjamin Harrell
My name is Ben Harrell, and I am the secretary of the senate, which means I help maintain a written record of the goings-on of the senate. As a student, I am a psychology major and a double minor in math and economics. My goal is to continue on into graduate studies in economics. As a senator, I represent the senior class, but I’m especially interested in representing the perspective of non-traditional students, as they face unique challenges above and beyond more traditional students.
At-Large Senator
I am representing the Camden campus. This semester I hope to bring more opportunities for the Camden campus, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Housing Senators Extending Housing Tyler Fair
My major is Public Affairs with concentration in Criminal Justice. I represent those that live off campus and hope to encourage them to be involved in the college. I am also here to give Juliana a hard time.
Coastal Place Apartments Jamilia Walthour
I am the Senator for Coastal Place Apartments. I major in Health Informatics with a minor in Psychology. My goal for this semester is to be the voice of CPA residents by passing along their concerns and suggestions.
Lakeside Village Brittany Healton
I’m here on behalf of the Lakeside Village residents. By joining SGA, I hope to become more involved with representing the college and my fellow students.
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and around campus.
Chief of Staff: Margaret “Kit” Wheat
I am a sophomore majoring in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing. I am the Director of Student Feedback, meaning I try to find a solution for any feedback or concerns that are given to me about our campus. My goal is to resolve as many concerns as possible this semester and contribute to the improvement of our college.
I’m a senior majoring in Coastal Ecology. With my position in SGA, I hope to get as many people involved with the school as possible. I am in charge of the elections committee through SGA, which means that I organize the main elections throughout the year, such as Homecoming Court and the elections for the executive branch for next school year.
Director of Student Organizations: Julia Palmer
Executive Team Treasurer: Justice Brewer-Bryant
I am a sophomore with a major in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Coastal Ecology. My position puts me in charge the Presidents of the clubs at CCGA, and answer questions they may have regarding their club.
Director of Special Initiatives: Angel Wright
I am a freshman major Culinary Arts. I plan to complete more community service projects and make Big Leadership Weekend extremely successful.
Director of Public Relations and External Affairs: Shawn Boatright
I’m a senior majoring in Public Management with a concentration in Criminal Justice as well as a minor in Economics. My goal in SGA is to connect our students with the community and involve students in activities on
I am a junior majoring in Business Administration The treasurer is the new position in SGA and my goal is to establish a solid foundation and high standard for treasurers in the future.
Vice-President: Juliana C. Speer
I am a junior majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security. My main goal for SGA is to encourage the senators to build a strong relationship with the students they represent.
President: Robert M. Mydell
I’m a senior majoring in Public Affairs with a concentration in Criminal Justice. My main goal for SGA is for us to become more transparent and accessible to our students and clubs/ organizations. By doing these things, we can increase student involvement and retention in our college.
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Tie Dye at 3pm, Campus Center Lawn Women's Basketball vs. Brenau University at 5:30 p.m, Coffin Gym $$ Men's Basketball Dalton State University at 7:30 p.m. Coffin Gym $$
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Mariner Olympics at 4 p.m, Lakeside REC Complex Movie Night-Grease at 8 p.m. Stembler Theatre
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (THE 1950S)
SGHS Bridge Run, 9 a.m. Sydney Lanier Bridge http://www.sghs.org/bridgerun Homecoming Tailgate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SAC Parking Area $$ Homecoming Basketball Games, Coffin Gym $$ Women's Basketball vs. Middle Georgia State College at 2 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Middle Georgia State College at 4 p.m. Homecoming King and Queen Announced Homecoming Dance from 9 p.m. to Midnight, Campus Center $$ $$ cost associated for non-students
The College of Coastal Georgia’s Camden campus will soon offer baccalaureate degrees in business, psychology and interdisciplinary studies. Through a mix of in classroom and online offerings, the college hopes to save Camden County and Jacksonville area students expenses and time related to travel to its Brunswick Campus.The program will start in fall of this year. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tracy Pellet commented on the expansion. “The College of Coastal Georgia is committed to making educational opportunities more accessible for Camden County and North Florida,” said Pellet. “The expansion of these three degree offerings is a natural fit with student and employer demand and community need. There
are a number of service and professional jobs that necessitate and require the skill sets of a baccalaureate trained individual.” Camden student Ross Tyson is familiar with the time and expenses associated with the commute from Camden to the Brunswick campus. “I personally am very excited for these degrees to be offered at the Camden Center. I know these degrees will help many students who don’t have the time or means to go to Brunswick for classes,” Tyson said. The Camden Center will continue to offer the full catalog of associates degrees for transfer or career. Applications for Fall 2016 are currently open. For those interested in applying for the program, visit www. ccga.edu/admissions.
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How come “you’re a peach” is a compliment but “you’re bananas” is an insult? Why are we allowing fruit discrimination to tear our society apart?
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Tour Local Black History
Tours of the St. Simons African American Cemeteries
Amy Roberts will guide you through the stories of the persons buried in these historic cemeteries including Bessie Jones who is buried at Strangers Cemetery. Village Cemetery Feb. 20, Union Memorial (Strangers) Feb. 13 and Feb. 27. Each walking tour begins at 10 a.m. Cost $25 per person. Call 912-6340330 for reservations and more information on meeting places. Hosted by St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition.
Ebo’s (Igbo) Landing
Read about the site where 75 Nigerian people destine for slavery overcame their captors and definitely marched into Dunbar Creek drowning themselves rather than endure a life of slavery. The story grew to become the African-American folk legend of the flying Africans. Sadly, no historical marker commemorates the site of Ebo’s Landing, which is adjacent to a sewage treatment plant built in the 1940s. The African American community, however, continues to mark the sacred site in their own, more private ways. Some local fishermen on St. Simons, for example, will not cast fishing lines or crab nets in the fecund waters of Dunbar Creek for fear of disturbing the ghosts of the Igbo. Despite the fact that the state has not yet recognized Ebo’s Landing as a landmark, the many stories ranging from folktales to Nobel Prize–winning novels surely constitute a kind of literary memorial worthy of the remarkable story of the flying Africans. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/historyarchaeology/ebos-landing
Slave Cabins
Hamilton Plantation was a working plantation, producing long staple Sea Island cotton along with oak and pine timbers. Of the several tabby slave cabins built on the plantation, two remain today. The Cassina Garden Club has carefully restored and preserved the integrity of the cabins and displays many artifact and graphical histories. The cabins are located adjacent to Epworth-by-the-Sea, a Methodist Conference Center. www.goldenisles.com/listing/cassina-garden-clubslave-cabins
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
The site commemorates the area where Dr. King was born, lived, worshiped and is now buried. Park rangers are on site to provide information and conduct programs. www.nps.gov
Local Sites of Former Plantations
Coastal plantations such as Cannon’s Point and Hofwyl-Broadfield offer educational experiences as well as beautiful settings to reflect and remember. More information can be found at www.gastateparks. org/HofwylBroadfield and www.goldenisles.com/ listing/cannons-point-preserve
Atlanta Civil Rights Museum Lunch Counter Sit-in Exhibit
Travel back in time to the 1950s and participate in a sit-in with fellow protesters. This interactive exhibit allows visitors the close-as-you-can-come experience of a Woolworth lunch-counter protest. Museum visitors will hear the shouts of a mob through their headphones and the screams of a fellow protestor as the mob drags them away. The seats vibrate, so visitors will feel the jolt when someone kicks their stool. For more information visit www.civilandhumanrights.org
Sapelo Island
Located on Georgia’s coast, is home to the legendary Gullah-Geechee culture, and is open for tours throughout the year. Visitors to the island must be a part of an organized tour or guests of residents on the island. www.toursapelo.com
Geechee Kunda
This Gullah-Geechee culture museum is located in Riceboro, GA, is the only fully Gullah-Geechee museum in the state. Geechee Kunda was created as our means of contributing to efforts to preserve and perpetuate the knowledge of important elements of African Culture that exists in the United States. www. geecheekunda.com/ These highlights are by no means intended to fully represent the complete scope of African-American cultural heritage in the Golden Isles or state of Georgia.
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For the past month, stories of armed ranchers staking out at a wildlife refuge have littered the news. At first, it seemed to be sensational; a story for the tabloids. However, the men have occupied Princeton, Ore. for over a month now and their tactics have risen to extremes. They’ve made poor choices in method of demonstrating their displeasure. Their demonstration shows lack of planning and disrespect for things that don’t belong to them. In case you’ve missed it, here are the basic details: On the morning of Jan. 2, a large group of peaceful protestors gathered outside of the Harney County Sheriff’s office to protest the imprisonment of two ranchmen. Dwight Hammond and his son Steve Hammond were indicted on two charges of terrorism by arson reported by the Bureau of Land Management. In 2001 and 2006, the Hammonds started fires on their land -- one was to help heal the land, and the other was to serve as a backfire to put out a wildfire started by several lightning strikes. While the backfire was successful, the prescribed burn scorched 127 acres
of public land and the Hammonds had to put it out by themselves. Dwight and Steve Hammond were indicted because of these two incidents and sentenced to five years each in federal prison. While this may seem a bit unreasonable at a glance, a sinister undertone explains the arrest of the ranchers. The BLM (the organization that filed the charges) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service had harassed ranchers in the area, including the Hammonds, for over a decade in attempt to buy their land. These efforts included revoking grazing permits without reason, causing many ranchers to be forced to leave. In addition, individuals from the Malheur Wildlife Refuge redirected the water irrigation systems ranchers had built for the meadows. The water instead flowed into the Malheur Lakes, and resulted in flooding. The floods resulted in the destruction of 31 homes, leaving many families with no choice but to sell their property to the BLM. The Hammonds are one of the last families left in the area.
Enter Ammon Bundy and his brothers. The trio was all too aware of the situations between the Hammonds and local land and wildlife services. They, along with other ranchers in the area, armed themselves and attended the peaceful protest outside of the Harney County Sheriff’s office. That afternoon, the group split off from the protesters and made their way over to Malheur Wildlife Refuge, which was closed for the holidays. They stationed themselves there and released a statement that vowed they’d be there until the Hammonds were free or were served justice -- whichever came first. While the motives were fairly sound, taking over a government building was a little more than drastic. The weeks following were fairly uneventful. The only issue that really came up was a video released of the men going through Paiute artifacts. While it was an isolated event, the lack of consideration by the men cannot be ignored -- they rifled through boxes, handled artifacts without gloves on, and even invited the Paiute to reclaim their belongings.
Sarah Knott Tribal chairwoman Charlotte Rodrique declined the offer, stating that treaties and agreements had been signed entrusting the refuge with the artifacts. On Jan. 27 a police chase following a van full of militiamen resulted in the death of Robert Finicum, a public figure in the standoff since the beginning. After running into a police roadblock and hitting an officer as he veered off the road, Finicum exited the vehicle and attempted to draw his weapon twice. As a result, officers fired five shots resulting in Finicum’s death. Residents in the surrounding county were upset due to the standoff turning into something of a gun show. They felt that the actions of the men had lost their point entirely. The Hammonds plight was not the focus of many statements and videos released to the public; the standoff’s intent was lost in an angry rebuff to the federal government. However, it continues. For more information www.cnn.com and www.pbs.org continue following this news story.
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Cupid is stupid ANTI-V-DAY PARTY PRIMER
You may be bitter, you may be blue or you may not even care about the impending Valentine’s Day holiday. However, it is of little secret that the day annually creates quite a hubbub. Love is in the air for those fortunate or unfortunate enough to be in a relationship. Resentment is floating about the ether as well for those of us that are single. However, all negativity aside, there is still good-natured fun to be had by all. What better way to celebrate with your equally emotionally-acrid friends than by throwing an Anti-Valentine’s Day party? Soundtrack: Ditch Sinatra, ditch your coveted Drake. Nothing sonically represents the opposite of love-ballads and emotion than some good ol’ rap. You know exactly what we are talking about -- Nas, Westside Connection, Wu Tang -- should be the soundtrack to your event. Why? Because there won’t be a hint of romance in any of these bars spit. Attire: Black tie formal. Dress to your nines because couples celebrating the day shouldn’t be the only ones that get a chance to dress up and look great. Plot twist: stick to only black and white. These monochromatic hues can represent your anti-romantic views externally. Activities: - Piñata filled with whatever you want. It’s not the arrival point, it’s the destination. Nothing gets frustration out that beating on a poor piece of cardboard. - Everyone download Tinder, and set location to less than 10 miles. Match with each other intentionally and feel really great about yourselves. - Text your ex. Just kidding. Don’t. Food: Pizza and Ice Cream. Perfect break-up food. Bake some heart cookies, decorate them and then smash them up and put them in a bowl. You can then all proceed to eat the broken bits in a gesture against the holiday spirit. Voodoo doll cookies: take the rage you feel towards your ex on some cookies. This way, everyone wins. Toothpicks in place of daggers can work with summoning phantom inflicted pain. Screener: Screen some flicks in the background that scream against the celebrating hordes. Lighthearted fare such as The Big Lebowski or the seriousness of a movie such as Gone Girl can add another layer of dimension to your party. You don’t need to have everyone sit around and watch the film; it strictly should be used for background atmosphere. Horror movies are the best avenue to travel if you’re attempting to keep distance from romance. Decorate Accordingly: Make sure you are genuinely celebrating as a Club of Blackhearts. Leave cupid to the wayside and bring out your inner Tim Burton. Screenshot images from “TextsFromYourEx” via Instagram or Tinder, and post them around your humble abode. This will constantly create great conversation and set as a reminder as to why you aren’t in a relationship.
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While you were out scheming and tricking whomever it is into being your significant other, The Crow’s Nest came through with a couple of less-than romantic dates that you and your main squeeze can indulge in all within the confines of Lakeside Village. Say hello to your new trashy Valentine’s Day weekend agenda.
Lava Lamp Dessert Date Don’t forget your moist towelettes because this trashy date idea is going to get messy! Start off with a simple lava lamp lit dessert date in one of your rooms. You’re killing two birds with one stone here. Lack of wildfire from the lava lamp allows the residence halls not to burn down. If you ate at the Galley earlier, you hopefully snagged a couple gooey cookies and stuffed some ice cream in your pocket. Hook those cookies up with an 11 second nuking and combine with your ice cream for a trashy evening indoors with your boo. If you’re looking to spice things up, shuffle through your pantry (sink drawer) and grab your ramen flavor packages to add to some kick to any leftover foods you jacked from the galley.
Psuedo-Starry Night Date
Since it’s too cold to go out stargazing and you’re too lazy to get out of your bed in this scenario, let’s improvise. First, contemplate driving your own car somewhere for all the supplies you need. Then when you’re done wasting time doing that, send a text to all of your friends with vehicles to see if they’re already out and about running errands for themselves. Once you’ve cunningly convinced one of them through good ole-fashioned guilt to bring you back some Glow-In-The-Dark stars from Party City, you can really start the fun. Spend the next two hours stretching your arms and legs out by placing the stars on your ceiling in a fashion that would make an astronomer’s heart flutter. Call your tenderoni over and watch the stars together. The rest is a Nicholas Sparks movie if you believe hard enough. Thank me later. Okay so obviously these weren’t the most romantic ideas on the planet, but teamwork makes the dream work and we’re here to help. If you liked this article and decided to take some of our tips, tweet us @CCGA_ CrowsNest to tell us what you think.
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Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year and who doesn’t love a good Sunday? Whether you’re spending yours sleeping in until noon, binge watching your favorite TV shows, meal planning and preparing, or enjoying the beautiful outdoors, Sundays are meant for relaxing and recharging. Spreading the love isn’t just for those already coupled up. Grab your best and funniest friends, pick up some snacks and champagne, put on your sweats, and indulge in the ultimate Valen-Sunday. Here are some ways your day can rock regardless of if you’re single or dating someone.
Want to watch every episode of New Girl in your pajamas? Great! Want to order pizza and play silly games with your friends? Fine! Want to ignore the outside world, hide under your comfy covers, and read The Hunger Games all day (and night)? Sold! Being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t the worst thing in the world. This day belongs to you, therefore you get to celebrate it however you best see fit. It’s easy to forget how expensive this holiday can get. Being single means you can save money now and splurge on your Spring Break trip later. You can also steer clear of the relationship drama. There won’t be any stress over what a partner did or didn’t get you, or who is in charge of planning the day. Try enjoying your own company and have a date with yourself. Taking a little time away from your normal crazy busy college life to just reflect and have a moment to yourself can be rewarding. Instead of moping about being single, use the free time you have to get yourself organized. Get a head start on those assignments you’ve been avoiding or clean up your calendar. If spending the day alone sounds miserable, perhaps it’s time you took a risk on the special someone you’ve been eyeing and ask them to spend a lazy Sunday with you.
Rather than breaking the bank with gifts, activities and dinner, opt for something simpler (and potentially more meaningful). Meet for coffee or a drink and just chat the day away. You could also enjoy a candlelit dinner for two at home (in my case, two and a half… anyone willing to babysit?) Ask your partner random questions you didn’t know the answers to. Getting together doesn’t have to mean having a huge expensive meal; the quality of your company is priceless. Valentine’s Day is only one day out of the year, but don’t let it be the only one with some romance involved. Use the whole weekend to fall even more in love. Savannah is one of mine and my husband’s favorite ‘get-away’ spots, and Jacksonville and Fernandina aren’t too far away either. Split gas to cut costs and rent a local airbnb to save money on your lodging. The main thing to remember when you’re in a relationship is not to take things so seriously on Valentine’s Day. Don’t expect too much out of your sweetheart when you know that they are a broke college student just like you. Just try and implement some thoughtful gestures throughout the day to help your partner feel loved and appreciated. Don’t worry if you can’t afford that Michael Kors watch. Instead, grab that cheesy overstuffed teddy bear and box of chocolates you saw in Target’s $1 isle. Throw a sentimental card and bottle of wine into the goody bag and you’ll rack up romance points that you can cash in later in the night.
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THE END OF AN ERA Savannah Barrow The doors have closed on the Fantastic Four. Marvel has officially ended the comics for their founding family. The unhappy announcement came back in 2015 before the latest FF movie released. Fantastic Four was the first comic written by comic book legend, Stan Lee. The series also launched Marvel Comics. After 55 years, Marvel ended the series with issue #645 aptly entitled The End. The question is: Why has Marvel decided to rip our hearts out? Maybe it’s the movie renditions of the comics Fox keeps putting out. They continue to crash and burn and are starting to give the Fantastic Four a bad rep. If Marvel had the film rights to the comic,
perhaps the movies would have seen the same success as other Marvel movies. However, Marvel doesn’t have the movie rights for the Fantastic Four nor do they have them for X-Men (Fox), Deadpool (Fox), or Spider Man (Sony). Many of Marvel’s heroes have sky-rocketed in popularity such as Iron Man, Thor and Vision thanks to their Marvel-made movies. (Barrow’s Bet: We’ll witness this transformation again when Black Panther and Captain Marvel movies come out.) Is ending the comic series they no longer have film rights to Marvel’s way of preserving their legacy? If so, could X-Men be next? They too, along with the Fantastic Four have disappeared from the new comic-
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book-one-sheet that features all the Marvel characters. In the 2007 version, Fantastic Four and Wolverine were front and center. Perhaps Fox will throw in the towel. The poor performance of their latest Fantastic Four film has hushed talk about making a second. Perhaps, though, it isn’t Fox at all. Perhaps, Fantastic Four has simply reached the end of its era. The comic series came out in 1961. Invisible Woman was Marvel’s first female super hero, and her power was invisibility; let that sink in. I think that says a lot about the era. For all the sentiment, there hasn’t been much hype surrounding the Fantastic Four these days. Walk into the Marvel section of any comic book store
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and you’ll see that it’s all Captain America, X-Men, Iron Man and Hulk, but you see very little of the Fantastic Four. The sales for the series have decreased greatly and the prices are a steal; Marvel isn’t making the profits on them that they used to. Fans may never get the answers they are searching for. It’s a bitter-sweet time, the original Marvel superheroes that we know and love will no longer hold a spot on the new release shelf at the comic book store. Fans may hold their grudges on Fox and remain hopeful that the characters will make guest appearances in other Marvel series. In the end, Fantastic Four fans are forced to accept every comic has its era and every era has its end.
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Casanova By Drew C. Miller Chance Moncus, a freshman at College of Coastal Georgia, is working towards a Business Marketing degree by day and moonlights as a rap and hip-hop artist under the moniker Yung Casanova. His degree goes hand in hand with his talent: he hopes to use this degree to help the self-promotion process. Influenced by his mother singing soprano in a church choir growing up, Moncus began singing at the age of six and began rapping at the age of 13. After winning first place in a talent show at Jane Macon Middle School for singing New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain,” he had the epiphany that performing was something that he was more than interested in doing; he wanted to make creating and performing music his life. “The message of my music is no matter what your past is, you can still become someone and something,” Moncus says. “I was in foster care from 16 to 18 years old. I was told that I wasn’t going to complete high school one week before graduation. Yet, I pushed through and accomplished getting my diploma. “Being the oldest sibling of 19 brothers and sisters, I have to set the prime example of what and how to do things; I have to be a positive role model,” he continues. “That’s why I am pursuing the dream of creating music and furthering my education, dreams I have had for a long time. You can persevere through anything if your
mind is put to it.” His first performance was at the ripe age of 14, opening for Travis Porter at Jakes in Darien. Moncus has been performing in Brunswick, Georgia at the likes of Tipsy McSway’s and Liquid Lounge since. He recently returned from performing in Atlanta at an event hosted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, an organization dedicated to promoting independent acts in order to provide them with major opportunities. “My main focus is trying to get heard and to be put out there in the world,” Moncus claims. Getting his degree is the first priority. Once that is attained, he plans to focus solely on music. His five-song EP “Testimony of a Casanova: Part I” was released this year on Jan. 5. The record incorporates polished beats that fuse elements of hip-hop and rap to create a unique vibe, sound and character in the surrounding and extended rap and hip-hop community. He is currently signed to Wick Town Records, based out of Brunswick. The second part of his debut will be released at the end of March, according to Moncus. Moncus has also extended his passion for music as he has begun hosting a chorale group for CCGA students. For those vocally inclined and interested, meetings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in Student Activity Center Group Meeting Room 118.
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Me, My Cell, and I Cell phones have become a universal remote control for operating our modern lives. Their usefulness has transformed them into a necessity. However, the line separating normal cell phone usage and addiction is shrinking, and college students continue to toe it.
Erin Broomell
The most draining relationship some college students have may be their relationship with their cellular phone. A recent study performed by the Department of Psychology at California State University Dominguez Hills determined technology usage contributes to sleep problems through several potential mechanisms. This study comes two years after the University of Kent published findings that cell phone usage in college students had a negative relationship with both GPA and general satisfaction with life. These studies aren’t the first foray into deciphering our attachment issues with our mobile devices. Cell phone and technology usage is a frequently studied subject, and while studies have disproven the rumor cell phone cause cancer, they have proven to be teeming with bacteria. For all the findings produced, it seems a consensus can’t be reached; is the technology most keep at arm’s length helping or harming? Are we addicted to cell phones or are they a necessary component of our modern lives? The Crow’s Nest polled College of Coastal Georgia students to find out how they felt about the subject of these two studies. Out of 157 student respondents, majority of students were moderately or extremely satisfied with their personal cell phone usage. Sophomore Julia Palmer says awareness is key and her strategy for moderating her own cell phone usage. It came from her experiences working in customer service. “I don’t think people are aware when there is a problem because technology is such an integral part of our lives,” Palmer says. “(Working as a waitress) I’ve seen tables where everyone is on their cell phone. When I try to talk to them, they’re so transfixed on their cell phones. You see your flaws in other
people. I decided I needed to fix this on my level.” Majority of respondents believe that studies such as Dominguez Hills’s and Kent’s do carry some weight; 87 percent believe it’s possible to be addicted to your cell phone. Seventy-four percent believe that cell phone usage could affect a student’s GPA. However, 65 percent of those respondents believe it is unlikely that has affected their own. Savanna Beverly, Junior, has a plain and simple answer for that. “I use my cell phone for a lot of different things, sometimes when I have things to do I find myself on Snapchat or Facebook,” Beverly says. “It’s a distraction. But I feel like it doesn’t have a negative effect on my GPA because I get it done. I may procrastinate, but if I need to do it, I’m going to do it.” Palmer offered a solution for those that aren’t so sure of the affect their cell phone usage habits have on their GPA. “At one point I think it was affecting my GPA, but I but I realized I needed to stop being on my phone so much and, when I was, make it related to school,” She says. “I’m a science major, so I use it to check apps related to news and what’s going on in the world instead of what’s happening with my friends.” Although Dominguez Hills’s study correlated technology use with sleeping problems, many college students may not be convinced. Eighty percent of our respondents said they sleep with their cell phone in the same room with them. However, 31 percent said it rarely interferes with their sleep and another 28 percent said it never interferes with their sleep. Perhaps further research is needed; quite possibly, college students in general aren’t spending a lot of time sleeping. Whether helpful or harmful, college life exacerbates the need and usefulness
of a cell phone. Staying connecting to school, work and long-distance loved ones are important aspects of that life. “For me, my cell phone enhances family life,” says Beverly. “I can see pictures of my niece as she is growing up. I can look back see time lapses broomell of her development.erin They’re like a database for our memories. And now there’s ‘Time Hop’ and I get to see everyday what was going on four or five years ago in my life.” “I’m involved with a lot of clubs,” says Palmer. “I can email people really quick if I just take out my phone. I don’t have to go to my room or lug around my laptop. I can do it really quick when I’m waiting for class to start.” Although questioned, the data that studies present correlating cell phones with ill effects have helped to spread awareness; the overwhelming majority of respondents believe cell phone addiction is real. However, the survey data presented a paradox. While 71 percent of respondents said they have more than one friend who is likely addicted to their cell phone and another 21 percent said they had at least one, just 46 percent of respondents felt it likely that they were addicted. This data suggest that perhaps, self-awareness, not just awareness is the key to resisting cell phone addiction. For this, Palmer offers a test. “I set my cell phone down. If I notice the urge to check it again in a few minutes, I know it’s time to start watching my habits,” Palmer says. To view the results from the full poll, please visit www.ccga-crowsnest. com. Check your student email for an opportunity to participate in future surveys from The Crow’s Nest. Please email all questions and comments to crowsnest@ccga.edu.
Lifestyle
How satisfied are you with the amount of time you spend using your cellphone?
Have you ever attempted to reduce your cellphone usage?
No, I haven’t tried and don’t desire to.
Yes, I was successful.
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Yes, I am in the process of reducing my cellphone usage.
No, but I would like to do so in the future.
Yes, but I returned . to my old habits. Extremely Satisfied.
How likely is it that you are addicted to your cellphone?
I’m Unsure.
Moderately Satisfied. Moderately Dissatisfied.
Extremely Dissatisfied.
How often does your cell phone usage interfere with your sleep?
8% I’m certain I am 9% I’m unsure
25% It’s unlikely I am
38% It’s likely I am
Sometimes Never Always Most of the Time
20% I’m certain I’m not
Rarely
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Sports
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Baseball Club Ready to Swing Away By Andrew Smith
On a cool February afternoon... the unmistakable ping of a baseball bat echoes at Selden Park. An infielder scoops up the hurtling orb and flings it to first base where it smacks into his teammate’s glove. The first baseman sends it to home plate and the process repeats until the sun falls behind the trees bordering the outfield. The journey of the College of Coastal Georgia Baseball Club has been an equally complex and methodical existence as its weekly practices. But the hard work – both on and off the field – will soon pay off. The club will see its first National Club Baseball Association Div. 2 action this weekend when it takes on the University of Florida club team in Gainesville. “It’s an awesome feeling to have accomplished a big goal for the club and be part of the NCBA family,” said Baseball Club president Chase Belcher. “All of the hours that we’ve practiced and the time [vice president] Paul [Anderson] and I have spent on the club administration are about to pay off.” Belcher, a junior, took over the club two years ago and, with the help of Anderson, has guided the club to the next level. The team has gone from wearing t-shirts and scrimmaging any club team that would take a game to wearing true uniforms and having a NCBA-sanctioned 15-game schedule this spring. This season the Mariners will play other club teams from the University of Florida, University of South Florida – Tampa, Florida Gulf Coast
University, University of South Florida – St. Petersburg, and Stetson University. The club’s promising future has solidified the commitment from existing members and drawn in new members like freshmen Austin Head and Neal Bullah. “It’s exciting to be part of the team and have fun being competitive,” said Head, an outfielder. “There’s been a lot more buzz at practice this semester and an excitement for facing new competition. We just want to win games and see where it will take us.” Bullah echoed his teammate’s sentiments. “This club and other club sports are important because they help people stay intact,” Bullah said. “It’s a real brotherhood that we’ve created. Whether it’s on the field or with homework or in the residence halls, we’re always willing to help each other out.” Belcher believes the club can help raise awareness of the College and, if the team is successful, he hopes it will someday become a varsity sport. For now, he just wants students to support the team’s upcoming home games and on-campus t-shirt sales. The Baseball Club will host Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 27-28 at Frederica Academy on St. Simons Island. A double-header is slated for 4 p.m. start on Saturday, Feb. 27 and first-pitch for the third game of the series will begin at noon on Sunday, Feb. 28.