Issue 8 | March 2, 2016 by CCGA Crow's Nest

The College of Coastal Georgia’s Student Newspaper

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March 2, 2016

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SOFTBALL THE COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA WOMEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM SETTLED FOR A DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT ON FEBRUARY 17 AGAINST NO. 14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA –BEAUFORT.

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Feb. 18, 3:45 p.m.: Officers responded to theft of wallet in the gym/coffin building. Feb. 22, 11:00 p.m.: A cyber-stalking incident was reported. A Lakeside Village resident was being harassed by social media and email. Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m.: Two students were arrested for felony charges in Lakeside Village after GlynnBrunswick Narcotics Enforcement Team and CCGA Police executed search and arrest warrants for drug possession with intent to distribute, selling of narcotics and possession of drug related objects. Feb. 23, 1:00 p.m.: Officers received reports of terrorist threats made toward a Coastal Place Apartments resident by another student. Charges are pending. Feb. 24, 5:55 p.m.: Officers responded to a vehicle crash reported in the conference center parking lot, no injuries.

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Erin Broomell Sarah Knott Savannah Barrow Sam Doppke

Drew C Miller Quanteric Pope Cobe Wilson Colt Brockington

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Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a fight occurring in Lakeside Village between two females.

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Feb. 28, 1:39 p.m.: Officers received a false report of a crime. A Statesboro woman now has warrants issued for her arrests after making false accusations to CCGA Police about criminal activity involving two students.

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Arbor Day Gives Inspiration for an On-Campus Tree Dedication

Students, Staff and Faculty gather to plant trees dedicated to the class of 2019 By: Sarah Knott | Editor-in-Chief Perhaps a few of the most outstanding and recognizable parts of the College of Coastal Georgia’s campus are its trees. Some tower over the Correll Center and others hang low over our heads, providing shade as we make our way down the Pedestrian Mall on our way from one class to another. On Feb. 19, National Arbor Day, a group of Costal students, faculty and staff gathered to plant two additions to the collection of trees on campus. The Biology Club worked in junction with the Campus Tree Committee to plan the college’s first Arbor Day celebration. The trees planted were both dedicated to the class of 2019. “We plan to make this an annual event and plant two trees a year.” said Biology Club President Jennifer Jenkins. “This will move the college along on the road to becoming Tree Campus USA certified.” To become a certified TCUSA college we must meet five requirements: have a campus tree advisory committee, a campus tree care plan and a tree program with dedicated annual expenditures, observe arbor day and include a service learning project. “The goal is to become Tree Campus USA certified,” said Brandon Letson, a member of the Campus Tree Committee. “Becoming certified will benefit the campus by producing cleaner air, and will also help the college gain resources such as grants and new equipment.” The event featured speakers like Jenkins as well as the Glynn County Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent Dr. Don Gardner. “We plant trees because we seek to affirm life in a way that will make

our mark on our communities in a visible, durable and beneficial way.” Gardner said. “We plant trees because we know we are mortal and we want to leave this world a better place than we found it.” The celebration also included a contest in which a cross-section was provided from the tree that recently had to be removed from the Pedestrian Mall and students tried to guess the relative age of

the tree. Winners were granted bonsai trees to fit the theme of the event. The two trees are located near the Zell Bell at the end of the Pedestrian Mall near Academic Commons South. Over the years, they will continue to grow with us and serve as a living connection between the class of 2019 and our time here.

Captain Jack assists fellow Mariners in planting the first of two trees near the ACS building. Photo taken by Sarah Knott

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is This Year’s Big Read A second read of the literary classic delivers a more profound experience. By: Quanteric Pope | Contributor This year’s Big Read is Mark Twain’s, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Hailed as an American classic, this story is also an adventure for the reader; one that keeps the reader at full-throttle. Authored in 1876 the novel has become a staple in middle and high school literature curriculums. However, a second (or even third) reading at college level provides a much deeper experience. The historical context, the depths of Tom’s ethical dilemma and the intricacies of character development are all aspects brought out on a college-level read that may have been overlooked when first read. If it’s been a while since you last travelled to the world of Tom Sawyer, the story takes place in the 19th century fictitious town of St. Petersburg, Mo. It follows 12-year-old Tom, who has a yearning for adventure. Introduced as one who is always up to no good, Tom uses his wits and charm to influence friends, family and tip the scale in his favor. Like Twain, Tom is a story teller; he transports himself and his friends into the make believe stories he enjoys reading about, such as pirates and Robin Hood. Tom finds love and heartbreak. Tom’s sneaky behavior gets him and his friend Huck into a traumatic situation where they witness a murder. His final adventure starts with him getting lost in a cave with his “wife” Becky Thatcher. In the end Tom’s cleverness helps them escape. Twain’s artful approach to Tom’s character progression is one to be admired; Tom grows without ever losing his boyish charm. In the end, Tom has more than he ever had at the beginning: a closer relationship with his family, new love and riches. If you enjoy the characters and want to know what happens next in their story, be sure to check out Twain’s sequel, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.“

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WHAT IS SERVICELEARNING By Cobe Wilson | Contributor You’ve probably seen posters around campus or emails in your inbox mentioning service-learning. However, one question still remains prevalent on campus, “What is Service-Learning?” The Center for ServiceLearning’s motto, “Serve. Learn. Succeed.” focuses on building relationships with the community by infusing academic course work with meaningful community projects. In line with the college mission statement advocating for excellence on scholarship and community engagement, as well as the CCGA mission which seeks to “prepare students for meaningful careers, advanced study and global participation by building necessary skills through student-centered programs,” service-learning is a great opportunity for students to enhance their college experience. The college vision statement aims to “provide an outstanding education for tomorrow’s leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship.” With this vison in mind, the Center for Service-Learning combines course experience with a service project intended to reinforce academic knowledge, provide for civic learning, and facilitate personal growth. Service-Learning provides students the opportunity to discover hands-on skills that will help them be successful after graduation such as problem identification, teamwork, professional communication, planning, and overcoming challenges. Example projects include a nursing course providing health education to members of the community, and culinary students partnering with America’s Second Harvest Food Bank to create recipes utilizing ingredients that are not routinely used. These are only two, of the many, Service-Learning courses and project opportunities offered on our campus. It is often thought that service-learning is

the same as volunteer work or community service, but that is not the case. ServiceLearning is academic in foundation and course projects are specifically designed to connect community needs with real-world application of academic concepts and course outcomes. Students work closely with their faculty member, classmates and community partners to identify community needs and identify strategies and solutions together. This collaboration forms reciprocal relationships between faculty, students and community partners with each party benefiting from the service-learning experience. Often these relationships extend beyond the semester in which the service-learning projects take place. Service-learning students have received powerful letters of recommendation for future employment and some have gone on to obtain jobs with their community partner organizations after graduation. The Center for Service-Learning, located in Suite 112 of the Correll Center for Teacher Education and Learning, was established in October 2010 to promote and provide support for faculty, students and community partners engaging in service-learning activities. The Center for Service-Learning is lead by the Interim Director Dr. Kimberly Kinsey Mannahan and Assistant Director Cody Cocchi. Student assistants Shawn Knowles and Cobe Wilson are also valuable members of the team. Our various faculty members who instruct service-learning courses and the community partners that provide service opportunities are vital to the service-learning mission as well. Interested students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by the Center for Service-Learning anytime to discuss the wonderful service-learning opportunities on our campus.

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We asked students, “What are you doing over Spring Break?” Andrea Castellanos

Year: Sophomore Major: Mass Communications “This weekend I’ll be in Atlanta with some friends. The week of Spring Break I’ll be in Miami; I’ll go to the beach and some clubs there - just for fun!”

Thomas Irvin

Year: Sophomore Major: Undecided “I’m going home. I live in the Metro- Atlanta area. Nothing too exciting.”

Lori Fulks

Year: Senior Major: BSN (Nursing) “I’m going to see my friend in Columbus, Georgia over the weekend. I have to work next week.”

Darius Mills

Year: Junior Major: Criminal Justice “I’m heading to Miami with some friends. I’m in the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity so I’ll see some of my frat brothers, too.”

Maura Fergus

Year: Freshman Major: Early Childhood Special Education, “I’m getting my wisdom teeth removed. I’m excited! I’ll spend the week on bed rest, sleeping in and watching movies.”

Robert Mydell

Year: Senior Major: Criminal Justice “I’m going on the Alternative Spring Break trip to Pensacola. I’m most excited about the community service aspect.”

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Three days after the “Campus Carry Bill” was passed by the Georgia House, I sat in a booth across from Amanda Brand, the Event Coordinator for the local chapter for gun-control activist group Moms Demand Action, discussing the ins and outs of HB 859, and what that would mean for the College of Coastal Georgia. At the time we spoke, the Atlanta chapter of Moms Demand Action was lobbying on the capitol steps to express opposition to the bill. Brand was feeling moved to action. “There is a lot of fear-mongering going on,” said Brand. “When it comes down to it, this is factsversus-politics. And there are a lot more politics involved in guns being pushed onto campuses than there are facts.” Unlike Brand, I’ve never participated in any gun control activism. As a moderate, I support

legislation that keeps people safe, protected and reassured, no matter the proposing party. This time, there is question concerning whether HB 859 does that. Several respondents to the survey sent out by The Crow’s Nest questioned whether the bill’s provisions could be enforced. “It's just too much for our campus officers to have to enforce; to make sure that guns are not being taken into areas on campus (i.e. dorms) where they should not be,” one respondent commented. “If the bill were to pass, then I think those carrying should have to report to the college they are carrying.” “I think that some changes need to be made to this bill,” voiced another respondent. “I think that if a student is going to conceal-carry on school property they should be required to register with the school and attend some type of safety training program. I don't feel comfortable sitting in a classroom knowing that someone next to me may be carrying a weapon without ever having been taught proper gun safety.” Other respondents called for eliminating the provisions that were in place, “We need protection at sporting events where we are most vulnerable!”

If lawmakers’ efforts are truly aligned with protecting college students, they should be working with the University System of Georgia... Gun rights have become one of the most intensely debated issues within the United States. Complicating second-amendment matters, lawmakers have launched a tit-for-tat effort aimed at strong-arming their opposing parties. During President Barack Obama’s first term, the issue rate of new concealed-carry permits more than tripled and has continued to grow since then. For every concealed-carry permit issued, there is push for regulation. For every hint of increasing regulation at the federal level, there is push-back at the state level lessening gun restrictions. The recent target of strong-armed efforts in traditionally conservative states has been the university systems, whose state boards have long opposed the presence of firearms on campus. Following Obama’s recent executive order, which broadened background checks and required those who sell firearms to register as licensed dealers, there has been a revived push by Georgia lawmakers to allow anyone 21 or older with a concealed carry license to have a gun anywhere on a public college or university campus, except for inside

dormitories, fraternities and sorority houses and at athletic events. The bill, if passed by the Georgia Senate, would also mandate that those weapons be concealed — something supporters say make it safer — since Georgia requires gun owners to apply for “concealed carry” permits that require fingerprinting and background checks. HB 859, otherwise known as the “Campus Carry Bill” was passed by the Georgia House on Feb. 22 and is currently awaiting the decision of the Georgia Senate. Although the Georgia Senate has voted down similar bills in the past, Republican lawmakers have cited a recent string of robberies at Georgia State University as cause to resurrect the effort. Proponents of the bill say they feel unprotected without the right to carry a firearm on person. “College campuses are an easy target in modern times when the presence of weapons is restricted to campus police only. Allowing students to protect themselves from a possible threat is a privilege that should have been granted long ago,” commented one survey respondent. “Gun-free zones do nothing for

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safety and make us all soft targets for these deranged people we've all seen on the news,” wrote another respondent. However, the fear-mongering falls short of convincing for others. “I do not believe that students with guns will keep CCGA students any safer than our campus police can do alone,” stated the respondent. “In fact, statistics show that gun owners are more likely to hurt themselves than save a life with their weapon.” Student petitions have already surfaced to keep the campuses of Georgia Tech and University of Georgia gun-free. Resistance by other university systems in other states, such as Texas, has moved Georgia college students to look to their own campus leaders for action. A letter accompanying a UGA petition which has collected over 1,500 signatures speaks to the leaders of Georgia public colleges and universities. “Although much of the University System of Georgia is against this bill, leaders such as President Morehead (of UGA), President Bud Peterson (of Georgia Tech), and the Georgia Board of Regents have not shown outright opposition for the bill. We need a stronger response from the University System of Georgia that shows their clear opposition to a campus carry bill,” the UGA petition reads. The College of Coastal Georgia’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations John Cornell told The Brunswick News the institution stands with the University System of Georgia Board of Regents which opposes the new legislation. CCGA complies with current laws that prohibit firearm possession in most areas on campus. “We support the current state law,”

said Cornell. “We support the point of view of the University System of Georgia.” Cornell declined further comment to The Crow’s Nest, which requested information on how the bill, if passed, will affect the way campus police keep the campus secure. Georgia is not the first to propose such measures and, if passed by the senate, won’t be the first to enact them. As a result of recent legislation and court rulings, eight states now have provisions allowing for concealed-carry on public universities. Texas is among them. The Texas state legislature enacted a campus carry bill that will go into effect Aug. 1. Currently, University of Texas (Austin) faculty is adopting new policies in response. UT Administration has urged faculty to use caution when discussing sensitive topics, drop certain topics from their curriculum, limit student access off hours and/or go to appointmentonly office hours. Fritz Steiner, dean of the Texas School of Architecture recently left his position at UT for the University of Pennsylvania citing the new law as the cause. Austin Professors Lisa Moore and Matthew Valentine recently published an article on TribTalk, a publication of the Texas Tribune. The article spoke of the forcible tactics lawmakers in her state are using. “The UT faculty council overwhelmingly supported a resolution opposing guns in classrooms,” the professors wrote. “So did the graduate students association. The student body president lampooned campus carry in an editorial. Every member of the president’s (UT) working group

on campus carry is on the record opposing guns in classrooms. So is Fenves (UT President)...fortytwo academic departments and programs have published statements opposing guns in classrooms; zero have published in favor. None of this matters, though, because the Legislature (Texas) never intended to give any meaningful autonomy to public universities in determining the implementation of campus carry.” With responses like these visible in the eye of the Georgia State Legislature, it reveals Georgia lawmakers’ willingness to risk swapping uncensored education and student access to professors for the ability to keep guns on person. While no one can specifically predict the consequences of such laws for Georgia universities, statistically campus crime has not declined in any state that has adopted campus carry. In fact, the only thing campus carry laws have effectively improved is the amount of anti-gun discourse among administration, faculty, students, parents and prospective students. Aside from brewing backlash, HB 859 has other design flaws as well. Although the idea concealed carry will enable campus police to verify that the carrier has a permit, the ability for campus police to do so is limited. In Georgia, law enforcement officers can call the issuing authority to verify the status of resident permits. However, law enforcement may not be able to instantly validate a permit because permit issuing authorities generally operate during normal business hours. This means that if campus security wanted to verify a student’s after 5 p.m., weekends or government holidays they would not

be able to do so. As noted by many respondents, there is also no gun safety training requirement in Georgia to receive a concealed weapons permit. As for states that do have training requirements, even the most stringent do not have active-shooter training. This bill doesn’t just allow students to carry a firearm onto campus; the very existence may encourage, or even pressure, conceal-carry students to act in high-pressure situations for which they may not be trained. If lawmakers’ efforts are truly aligned with protecting college students, they should be working with the University System of Georgia to ensure all students, faculty, and staff feel safe. In addition, leaders of Georgia’s higher education system should work to educate lawmakers and students about other measures they're taking on campus safety, like threat assessment, behavioral intervention teams and crisis response protocols, so that state officials, students, parents and future students don't assume schools haven’t done everything they can to ensure campus security. HB 859 has been scheduled for the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 2, at 3 p.m. This is the last stop in the committee process before the bill either does or does not go to the Senate floor for a vote. The UGA petition can be found at Change.org. For more information on Moms Demand Action please visit www.momsdemandaction.org. For future updates on the “Campus Carry Bill” and how it applies to College of Coastal Georgia, please visit www. ccga-crowsnest.com.

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Everyone has a favorite actor or actress, someone who manages to inspire you and speak to you through the screen. Some people who mastered this skill are the icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood. They were the greats that helped carve modern Hollywood. It would be impossible and pointless for me to list every iconic actor that helped create Hollywood, there are too many, but I’ve a listed a few who I think resonate with us all. A few people whose names have managed to remain iconic to this day and for generations to come, people who helped define a craft.

Actors Marlon Brando: Marlon Brando has been widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time. No actor ever managed to exert such a profound influence on following generations of actors as Brando did. James Dean is said to have admired Brando as an actor and adopted much of his style from him after attending an acting class that Brando taught. He became an automatic cultural icon after his first lead role as Stanley Kowalski in the movie adaptation of Tennessee William’s play, A Streetcar Named Desire. More than 50 years later, actors continue to be measured by the yardstick that is Brando. Many know him best for his role as Vito Corleone in The Godfather, but he did ample amounts of other work preceding that. From his early roles in A Streetcar Named Desire and The Wild One to later masterpieces such as The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, the legendary method actor captivated audiences with his unmistakable voice and manner. Every actor has their weapon and Brando’s was his voice, he used it to make monotonous lines powerful and enticing. He made you cling onto every word, concentrating fully on his soft, assertive diction,

ensuring you caught every important glimpse into his engaging characters. Make no mistake, he didn’t mumble or whisper or jumble his words together, he spoke with the utmost clarity and gave each of his characters a unique voice and personality, different than the last. If you close your eyes and think of Brando, you don’t see a specific image or outfit, but instead you hear the echo of his powerful voice with alarming clarity, saying, “Stella!”, “I coulda been a contender”, or “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” Marlon Brando offered us his guarded sensitivity, legendary acting that never escapes your memory, and his unique style that resonates loud and clear. All of his movies are excellent, but if I had to recommend a few, they would be A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and The Godfather. James Dean: James Dean was the epitome of “the cool guy” during the Golden Age and probably still qualifies today. He had the quiff, was brooding, exuded raw masculinity, was handsome, and branded the plain white t-shirt. However, James Dean was more than a pretty face or a fashion icon, he was an incredible actor. James Dean died at age 24, only a few days after he completed his work on the epic film Giant, only having starred in two other movies: East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause. Yet, Dean somehow managed to become a cultural icon and remain one to this day. This is a man who would go on to inspire musicians and bands such as Elvis, Bob Dylan, The Clash, and John Lennon (who once said that The Beatles would’ve never existed if it weren’t for James Dean) as well as some of the most well known and talented actors in Hollywood today such as Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, and James Franco. Nicholas Cage once credited one of Dean’s scenes from East of Eden (a scene he improvised) as his inspiration for acting and Johnny Depp

also admired Dean’s performance in that same movie saying it was “pure magic”. One cannot watch a James Dean movie without marveling at the depth of his talent. His talent was appeared instinctual and it was that instinct that made him so great. I recommend watching all of his movies if you haven’t already.

Actresses Audrey Hepburn: Audrey Hepburn is iconic for her sophistication, grace, and lighter-than-air attitude. An icon for both film and fashion, she snuck up on everyone and then took them all by storm. In 1953 she starred in her first movie, Roman Holiday, which lead to her winning the Oscar for Best Actress. She spent the next twenty years making memorable film after memorable film with enchanting performances in movies such as Sabrina, My Fair Lady, Funny Face, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hepburn became an icon right away thanks to her classic beauty and charm. Peter Bogdanovich once said, “Audrey’s charm is like the Mona Lisa, you can’t describe it, only experience it” and if you haven’t had the privilege to see one of her movies and witness this undeniable, elegant charm, then you need to as soon as possible. She is the icon for the contemporary woman, and many women ask themselves the question (which also happens to be the name of a popular book inspired by her) “What would Audrey do?” The American Film Institute ranked her the third greatest actress of all time. Two of her most iconic roles were actually intended for other actresses. The role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s was originally intended for Marilyn Monroe and her role as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday, the role that launched her into fame, was originally intended for Elizabeth Taylor, but the creators of these movies were

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so awed by Hepburn’s talent, that they quickly changed their minds. Aside from being a remarkable actress, Hepburn doubled as a humanitarian. In 1988 she officially retired from acting and became a special ambassador of the United Nations UNICEF fund, a job which she dedicated the rest of her life to, and helped the children in Latin America and Africa until her death in 1993. A few of her movies I recommend are Roman Holiday, Funny Face, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Elizabeth Taylor: When you hear her name, many think of various fragrances, glamour, striking beauty, and Cleopatra, but Elizabeth Taylor was a truly great movie star. She had a very mature screen presence that she developed at a young age which made her capable of portraying deep characters and often, characters older than her actual age. She also had an approachable quality that contributed to her charm. She managed to appear both alluring and deeply passionate at the same time, and it was probably this combination that made her so relatable to fans. She had the ability to play a wide range role, from a distressed victim like in Suddenly Last Summer, to a vixen queen like in Cleopatra. She remains one of the best dramatic actresses to ever grace Hollywood with her presence. Taylor is one of the few stars who were able to continue to attract media and earn a living, even after the height of their popularity and her talent had faded. She hadn’t starred or appeared in any high profile project in 40 years before she passed in 2011, yet still managed to stay in the public eye, a conquest that few stars manage to pull off. Some of her best films are Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cleopatra, and Giant. View our website, www.ccga-crowsnest.com, to read about Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe.

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Spring Break will be upon us in just a few days. What to do, what to do? Here is a list of activities to consider while planning for your much-needed break from academia, and the cost factors involved.

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Savannah Bee Company By Sarah Knott | Editor in Chief I’ve never been one to spend copious amounts of time in a store; I walk in knowing what I want and where to find it, make my purchases, and leave. However, Savannah Bee Company in the Pier Village is perhaps the only shop that I could spend hours in and never tire of. The first time I stepped into the quaint St. Simons Island shop, yellow light from the morning sun seemed to pour itself into the space, illuminating countless jars of golden honey that lined the shelves on the walls. The sweet smell of honey drew me further into the store and in no time I was reading labels, signs, and flyers about the company and the benefits of their bee products. Not only do they produce the sweetest honey I’ve ever tasted, their products promote healthy living while sticking to natural basics. Savannah Bee Company has been located in the village since October 2015 and has brought food fanatics and honey connoisseurs alike through its doors ever since. While the company has been around for fourteen years, its roots sprouted over 30 years ago when Ted Dennard, a St. Simons native, met a beekeeper by the name of Roy Hightower looking to place beehives on the family’s land. “The sunlight shone through the honeycomb like stained glass, and Roy cautioned, ‘Son, these bees can become a way of life,’” Dennard recalls. And they certainly did. Ever since, Dennard has been beekeeping. He didn’t begin to sell his honey until a friend of his opened a shop in Savannah, and convinced him to put his product on the shelf. Popularity grew and in 2002, Dennard decided to move from working in his kitchen to beginning Savannah Bee Company. In 2007, Dennard was named Georgia Small Business Person of the Year. 2008 rolled around and the very first Savannah Bee shop opened in Savannah. Since then, the company has continued to expand.

As college students, we can use all the help we can get when it comes to healthy living, and honey is perfect for the job. Not only is it a great way to boost antioxidants in the body, it can also be used to treat burns, prevent scars, and relieve a sore throat. These properties come in handy for college students on a budget who may not be able to drop everything and run to the store for some cough medicine. Four main ingredients make up the base of their goods: honey, beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis -- all which are found naturally in beehives. Savannah Bee works to educate their customers and store visitors about the importance of honeybees. The employees are always friendly and helpful, and answer questions customers have regarding the ingredients and processes involved in their products. Aside from being an excellent source of true, natural honey and bee products, Savannah Bee works with Whole Kids in the Bee Cause project, which installs glass observation hives in schools and nature centers to educate communities about the life cycle of bees. Recently, the bee population has hit a rapid decline, which poses a huge threat to not only over 70 percent of the fruits and vegetables we eat on a daily basis, but to the production of other important products such as livestock, coffee and cotton. Savannah Bee highlights the importance of bees and draws attention to the important role they play in our daily lives. From the beneficial properties of honey they sell to the helpful organizations and causes they support, Savannah Bee Company is without a doubt one of the best locations for shoppers looking to support the environment. Be sure to check out this unique shop and add some of their honey to your mostly-empty college student pantry. Be cautioned, though: once you taste the honey they sell, you won’t want to buy from anywhere else.

Saint Simons Native Opens Shop in Hopes of Educating Community about the Benefits of Local Bee Products

Photos taken at Savannah Bee Company by Sarah Knott

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MARCH 13

GET BEACH BODY READY WINGS - SUBS - CUSTOM SLICES - CALZONES - SALADS - SPAGHETTI - BEER & WINE By Colt Brockington | Contributor

The two month winter of South Georgia is finally over. It is now officially time to get your beach bod back! I’m here to give you several pointers on just how you can be primed for the fast approaching beach season.

1. Change Your Eating Patterns A lot of good eating comes with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Some of us, myself included, may have put on a few extra pounds. Now is the time to buckle down and make healthy eating decisions. For the beach bod, you are going to need to lower your carb intake. This includes cutting back on a lot of our favorite foods: pizza, biscuits, corn bread, and other white bread products. Diets need to transition to be high in protein and fiber. Sodas and other sugary drinks need to be replaced with water. The way we eat will be one the biggest influences on how our bodies look (and feel) 2. Higher Reps Many people spend the winter months bulking up; these gym junkies lower their rep count on each workout and increase the weight. The beach bod takes on a more lean and shredded look. When you are in the gym it will be good to lower the weight and increase the rep count for each exercise. For example, it will be good to do three to four sets of 12 to 15 reps on each exercise for the next couple of weeks. This will allow for your body to adjust and get the cut look you desire.

3. Cardio is Key Like eating, cardio will be another one of the major determinants of your beach bod. It is going to be imperative that you incorporate as much cardio as possible into your daily lives and workout routines. Cardio will increase your metabolism which will help aid you to burn a lot of calories. It would be good to incorporate 2040 minutes of moderate to intense cardio three to four times a week into your workout regimen. Don’t be scared of a little sweat! 4. Core Work There are two different approaches when it comes to attaining a desirable core. Some people choose to sport the ripped ab look with a sixpack. Others choose a more relaxed look with a flat but toned stomach. Regardless of the approach you take, it is important that your core looks maintained! Several abdominal exercises I recommend are: planks, crunches, Russian twists, six-inches and oblique crunches. If you are going for the shred look you should work out your core three to five times a week opposed to two to three times per week for the flat and toned look. Colt Brockington is a personal trainer for Mariner Recreation and can be reached at fitness@ccga.edu.

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Volleyball Players Lace Up Basketball Shoes to Support Fellow Athletes

Women’s basketball and volleyball players combined to fill out the roster on a Feb. 27 game. Photo provided by Allie Shannon

By Andrew Smith | Advisor

The final regular season game for the Mariners’ women’s basketball team almost didn’t happen. A late-game scuffle on Thursday, Feb. 25 against Faulkner University resulted in four players serving automatic one-game suspensions and left the already depleted Coastal Georgia Mariners with just three eligible players for the season finale at Auburn University – Montgomery last Saturday, Feb. 27. According to women’s head coach Jonathan Barbaree, if it was any other game, the team would have forfeited and prepared for the post-season tournament, which begins on Wednesday, March 2. However, the Feb. 27 contest was AUM’s senior night, when senior players are honored prior to the game and many of their families and friends are in attendance. “You have to have at least five players

to start a game and we were looking for any opportunity to play in the game because it was the right thing to do for AUM and for (Coastal senior) Janne (Tullius),” Barbaree said. Wanting to be a good Southern States Athletic Conference partner, the Coastal Georgia administration came up with a creative way to fill out their roster. The supplemental players had to be NAIA eligible, so administrators knew they had to pull from its current stable of athletes. “(Acting volleyball) coach Matt (Wallace) said he would ask his players if they’d be willing to help out,” Barbaree said. “It took about five minutes before they said, ‘we’re in.’” In total, nine current women’s volleyball players from the two-time defending SSAC championship squad made the trip to Montgomery, Ala. and suited

up for the Mariners blue uniforms that fit much differently than the ones they were used to. Playing in the game did not affect the players’ eligibility in volleyball. A few of the volleyball players had played basketball in high school, but the majority had never picked up a basketball competitively. The Mariners lost 81-33, but freshman volleyball player Kyra White had 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes of action. “It takes a lot of heart to go do something that you’re not trained in and you know you might not be very good at,” Barbaree said. “But their actions proved the type of environment we have on campus and in our department. Our athletes stick up for each other and support each other.” The act was not lost on the women’s basketball team, which will still need to

take two to three volleyball players to the conference tournament to fill out its roster. Two of the four players suspended from the Faulkner incident will have to sit out the opening round of the tournament. “We’re extremely grateful that the girls helped us out the way they did because that was the only way we were able to finish out our regular season and go to the tournament” said Tullius, who had 16 points in the lopsided loss to AUM. “It takes a lot of courage and character to take the court in a sport you’re not trained in. It also shows how tight knit we are among the athletic teams, which is crucial when you’re in a situation like this.” To see how the Mariners’ men’s and women’s teams fare in the SSAC basketball tournament this week, visit www.coastalgeorgiasports.com.

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EXPECTATIONS RUNNING HIGH FOR MARINER SOFTBALL TEAM “We’re the underdogs who will keep looking to come out on top.” By Sam Doppke | Contributor The College of Coastal Georgia women's softball team is off to a record breaking 2016 season. After the hottest start in recent history, the Mariners (10-4) have their sights set on making waves in the Southern States Athletic Conference as the season progresses. “This is the hardest working team I’ve ever coached; they really want to change the culture around here,” said Coastal Georgia’s coach Mike Minick when asked what makes this team different from the past teams he’s coached. “The goal is to keep getting better and finish high in our conference.” Minick, now in the midst of his third season at the helm, said this year’s recruiting class is the best of his tenure. He signed five new freshman and added a handful of college transfers to the roster, which only bolstered the Mariners talent and depth. With a revamped pitching staff and the offense and defense starting to get into a groove, this team is a fierce opponent for anybody they play against. Conference play is quickly approaching and the question remains, can this team make an impact and

finish high in the SSAC rankings? Being in the same conference as the twotime defending national champions (Auburn University-Montgomery) makes it a difficult task, but these girls believe they can win and win now. Returning junior Taylor Horne, who led the team with a .358 batting average and seven home runs in 2015 said the 2016 squad has great chemistry. “We play together very well and trust each other day in and day out,” Horne said. Starting pitcher Dawn Stewart, who took the mound in 28 games last year and tossed the first perfect game in Coastal Georgia history earlier this season, had nothing but positive things to say about this year’s team. “Compared to last year we are hitting much better,” Stewart said. “We’re the underdogs who will keep looking to come out on top.” Hopes are high here in the Coastal area and for good reason. Although they’ve played only 14 games and their record is 10-4 through Feb. 29, these girls are already on pace to set the school record for wins and will likely be the most successful team since the College joined the NAIA in 2011.