November 2015

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New County Regulations Turn Beach Frat-Free

TURKEY TROT TURNS 40

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VOLUNTEER IN BRUNSWICK spread | page 8

COMMENDABLE COMMODES ON CAMPUS lifestyle | page 12

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Talk about Campus Theft CAMPUS NEWS| pg. 6

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Editor in chief.............................. Drew Miller editorinchief@ccga.edu DESIGN EDITOR ............................. Alvin Fernando designeditor@ccga.edu WEB EDITOR ..................................Jenna Caldwell webeditor@ccga.edu Copy EDItor ............................. Erin Broomell copyeditor@ccga.edu Ad Manager .................................Erick Bermudez admanager@ccga.edu ADVISOR ......................................... Andrew Smith asmith@ccga.edu

Staff Writers & Contributors: Erin Broomell Alvin Fernando Savannah Barrow Sarah Knott Andrew Smith

Drew C. Miller Erin Broomell Sara Lloyd Mikayla Craft Pearl Daughtry

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October 15, 12:46 a.m.: Officers were called to Lakeside Village after a student received a Snapchat stating that their lost keys had been thrown into the campus lake. Officers addressed the individual and the keys were returned to the owner without further incident.

October 17, 3:24 p.m.: Officers were called to Lakeside Village in reference to a vehicle that had been keyed, damage resulting in over $3600. Three students were arrested in connection with the incident.

October 19, 11:00 p.m.: Officers responded to the parking lot of Lakeside Village in reference to another keyed vehicle. Officers were unable to link the incidents.

October 20, 12:10 p.m.: Officers responded to an accident at Lakeside Village. No injuries were reported.

October 20, 4:50 p.m.: Officers assisted Resident Assistants in a Welfare check at Lakeside Village.

October 20, 10:18 p.m.: Resident Assistants at Lakeside Village called officers after they detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside a dorm room. Officers entered the room and located a bag of marijuana in the subject’s sock. The nonstudent was criminally trespassing on college property. Case is still ongoing.

the over consumption of alcohol. They were advised to leave campus property.

October 21, 2:00 p.m.: Officers assisted Resident Assistants with a Welfare check at Coastal Place Apartments.

October 26, 11:13 a.m.: Officers were called in reference to a student with a gun.

Officers determined that it was a Nerf gun and he was a participant in the Zombie games.

October 26, 11:40 a.m.: Officers were notified of the theft of several items that had been taken from the Coffin locker room. The locker had been left unsecured.

October 26, 3:20 p.m.: Officers assisted GB Net in the location and arrest of a student who was in possession of marijuana.

October 28, 8:10 p.m.: Officers were notified that the Criminally Trespassed subject from October 20 had returned to campus. Officers were unable to locate the individual at that time and warned the tenant that if he returned he would be arrested.

October 28, 12:08 a.m.: Resident Assistants notified Officers that the subject had again returned to the same room

at Lakeside Village. Resident Assistants assisted Officers in finding the subject, shoes in hand, hiding in the shower of the suite. Subject was arrested on site.

October 29, 7:20 a.m: Students reported to Officers text threats they had received from a fellow student. All parties were advised to have no contact with one another and the incident was turned over to Dr. Michael Butcher, Dean of Students.

October 30, 4:50 p.m.: Officers issued a Criminal Trespass warning to a non-student from Brunswick High.

October 21,11:30 p.m.: Officers were called in reference to a subject smoking on campus and attempting to start a fight.

Subject was not a student and was arrested.

October 21, 4:00 a.m.: A 14-year-old juvenile was spotted by officers near the bike rack at Lakeside Village. Officers contacted the subject’s father and issued a Criminal Trespass warning.

November 2, 10:30 a.m.: Officers responded to the new dorm co:nstruction site in reference to the theft of several tools from a van. Investigation is ongoing.

October 20 ,12:30 a.m.: During a routine patrol of the Coffin building, Officers discovered a partially lit cigarette butt that had been thrown into a plastic lined trashcan inside the building. No damage resulted. Case is under investigation.

October 20, 3:15 a.m.: Officers stopped two subjects walking through campus with suitcases. The subjects had left a nearby residence when a fight broke out due to

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Under the Oaks Run Sara Lloyd

Jekyll Island hosted the 5th annual Under the Oaks Run during Columbus Day weekend. Over 900 runners provided their time and energy to further the efforts of Saint Simons Christian School in educating and enriching the lives of our local youth.

The benefit run attended by runners ranging from casual to competitive, offered a 13.1 half marathon, 10K and 5K race.

Jessica Grant, a second year water station coordinator, said the proceeds from the event benefit the non-profit school in numerous ways.

“There are a lot of students who cannot afford to come to our school. The funds raised by the event will help to provide financial assistance for tuition for those students. The proceeds also help with some of the upkeep of the school and provide new computers and supplies for the students,” Grant said.

The College of Coastal Georgia was represented at the event by student volunteers from various clubs and organizations. Both CCGA Serves and Rotaract Club members demonstrated Mariner spirit with great success at this year’s race. Avid appreciation for the student’s efforts was expressed by organizers and runners during the event and in the following weeks on various social media sites.

Students interested in local service events to build and further benefit our community should contact CCGA Serves via email, ccgaserves@ccga.edu. Students who desire to become involved in student organizations and serve in the community can contact CCGA’s Office of Student Life at 912-279-4511 for information and resources.

Turkey Trot draws a crowd Erick Bermudez

A campus tradition since the mid1970s, the Annual Turkey Trot is turning 40 this year. The party isn’t just limited to the 1.5-mile race; the recently completed CCGA Fitness Trail will be christened on Nov. 19 as well.

According to Teresa Peeples, Assistant Professor of Physical Education, the annual race began in the 1970s with Scott Staples, Department Chair of Physical Education and Dr. Debbie Dowdy, Physical Education Fitness Instructor.

Joe Peeples, Associate Professor of Physical Education, took over the race in the 1980’s. His wife Teresa joined the faculty in the 2000s, and since then the pair have mastered organizing and hosting the event.

Mariner Recreation began supporting the race several years ago.

“It’s being held all these years for the purpose to celebrate fitness and have a time of fellowship between the faculty, the staff and the students of the college,” Teresa Peeples said.

The Turkey Trot has different categories that allow racers of all ability levels the opportunity to earn prizes. As with most races, the top three male and female participants

with the fastest times will earn trophies. The uniqueness of the Turkey Trot is apparent in the other way winners are determined. All racers must run with a partner and estimate the combined time it will take both racers to finish in seconds.

Participants are not permitted to run with any timing devices (watches, phones) and the top three teams that finish closest to their estimated times will win special Thanksgiving prizes sponsored by Mariner Recreation.

Director of Student Activities Andrew Smith expects significant involvement for the event’s big anniversary.

“It’s a great event for our campus because it brings together students, faculty and staff,” Smith said. “Some years are stronger than others but we always have a really solid turn out and we hope with the Fitness Trail ribbon cutting ceremony, this year will be biggest yet.”

The CCGA Fitness Trail ribbon cutting is set for 12 p.m. and the Turkey Trot will begin at 12:15 p.m.

Both events will be on the West side of the Coffin Building. For more information check your student email and register early.

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Brunswick Mayor Cornell Harvey and a Representative of the Names Foundation exchange words after the AIDS quilt ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

AIDS Quilt: A Living Memorial Photgraphs by Web Editor Jenna Caldwell

In June of 1987 a group of strangers gathered in a San Francisco storefront to remember the lives they feared history would forget. Over the course of 28 years their efforts were woven into a 54-ton handmade tapestry. The memorial containins more than 41,000 panels and includes over 94,000 names. The endeavor goes by, “The NAMES Project: AIDS Memorial Quilt.”

The College of Coastal Georgia hosted the Quilt Exhibit inside the Campus center Oct. 22-23. In an ode to The Quilt’s beginnings, friends and strangers gathered to remember those who succumb to the disease. Among these friends were Brunwick Mayor Cornell Harvey (D) and College President Dr. Gregory Aloia who reminded those

attending of the memorial’s importance. “(The reason is) to increase our awareness at the individual level of those who have died from AIDS and related AIDS causes and what that means to families in our society.

We have to reflected on the dignity of all individuals and to true diversity we have on our campus in our community and celebrate the society we have and everyone who is represented in it,” Dr. Aloia continued, “It is also to reflect on the memory and spirit of those that we know personally and have known that are represented in this quilt and flag, as well as those who are not. It is to recommit ourselves to things that make life as rich and as important as it can be.”

The Quilt has been designated a national

treasure by the United States Congress. The foundation coordinates displays of portions of The Quilt worldwide with the bulk of the quilts now stored in Atlanta, the foundations headquarters.

PFLAG of Brunswick, Psychology Club and Gay-Straight Alliance were among the sponsors which made bringing the Quilt to CCGA possible. The gathering attracted students, club members, staff, administration and members of the community. A reflection of the events intended message: we are all affected.

Professor of Psychology Social Sciences Dr. Karen Hambright was among the attendants.

“I think there is a greater social

importance to break down some of the stigma about sexuality and homosexuality.

To help people understand that we are all in this together. Anybody can be affected by it.

We’re all affected by it. I think it’s important that people face that sexuality is as much a part of life as death is and there is no shame in it.”

The AIDS Memorial Quilt display is brought to CCGA each year in October. This year was the third year of its display. For more information on PFLAG of Brunswick visit www.facebook.com/PFLAGBrunswick.

For more information about The NAMES Project Foundation or the AIDS Memorial Quilt visit www.aidsquilt.org.

By Erin Broomell

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THEFT ON CAMPUS AN ISSUE? Drew C. Miller Andrew Smith

Around midnight between Oct. 6 and 7, Leslie had just laid down in her Lakeside Village bed when she heard a knock on her door. It was a friend, who heard from a friend that Leslie’s moped had been stolen only moments before.

Her heart dropped. She’s brought her moped with her all the way from her home in North Georgia. While she hadn’t used it as much as she anticipated, Leslie, who asked that her last name not be used for this story, still traveled to St. Simons Island regularly on the motorized vehicle.

Campus police were already on the scene when Leslie arrived to the bike rack just outside the entrance to Lakeside Village. To ensure that the bicycles outside were safe, campus police relocated the bicycles to the interior of Lakeside Village. At this same time, two of the culprits were spotted joyriding the newly ascertained moped up and down Fourth Street by local police.

Given that the jurisdiction of the Campus Police only extends 1,500 feet beyond the campus, the Brunswick Police Department was notified.

Although the joyriders were lost, they were found the next day in an ironic twist; they were pulled over at a Chevron two miles away from campus for not wearing a helmet. One of the culprits was arrested. Both were juveniles. The City of Brunswick and College of Coastal Georgia are currently pressing charges against said criminals.

Although Leslie’s moped was locked up via a U-Lock, the most recommended security measure one can use in regard to safety, bolt cutters ultimately broke the lock. The moped was returned after the perpetrator was apprehended, the vehicle was virtually destroyed; the front wheel locking mechanism, the trunk, the blinker lights, the undercarriage LED lights and gas filter were all tampered with and broken. The only way the vehicle can be started is by hot-wiring the ignition.

Despite the destruction, Leslie remains hopeful, “At least I got a fresh paint job…” she said when commenting on the fresh coat of silver spray paint applied to her once orange colored vehicle painted by the thieves.

Although Leslie is disappointed, she doesn’t feel the need to place the blame on anyone or anything in particular she replied “It’s not the Campus’ fault, it’s not the police’s fault, it’s not my fault,” Leslie said. “All safety measures were taken and all precautions were noted. It’s the two kids’ that stole my mopeds fault.

It’s just the way life works sometimes.”

Over the past year, bicycles thefts are one of the most common crimes outside of Lakeside Village, although illegal vehicle entries are an issue as well.

Officer Christopher Parker, who serves as Campus Safety Department’s crime prevention officer, said there’s no way to stop every crime from occurring, but there are steps students can take to secure their belongings.

“It all boils down to personal responsibility,” said Parker, who has worked in law enforcement for more than a decade. “If students were to follow what we (College of Coastal Georgia Campus Police) recommend, theft would happen less. It is remarkable how many times we get calls that could have been prevented. Students leave their cars unlocked with valuables inside. This makes the cars easy targets.”

The commonalities in theft are based on factors that go hand in hand: lack of common sense and not taking basic security measures, Parker said.

“It’s simple. Lock your stuff up. Use your brain,” Parker added. “Don’t leave your phone charging in the Library, leave for dinner, return and expect it to still be there. This is not your house. Keep that in mind.”

While safety measures may or may not be acted upon, CCGA is an open campus and because of this fact, the probability and possibility of theft increases. Bear in mind the shade of the pines and blanket of night make valuables and easy target. The campus bicycle thefts have not been limited to student property. In 2014, four Mariner Recreation bikes were stolen from campus and led to the suspension of the campus rental program, according to Director of Student Activities Andrew Smith.

“Students really benefitted from the rental program, which provided free 24-hour rentals, seven days a week during semesters,” Smith said. “It was a really hard decision to suspend the program, but we just couldn’t guarantee the bikes would be safe on campus, even when they were locked up. We’re hoping to roll out a modified version of the program in the spring semester.”

Parker confirmed that although some of the crime on campus is student on student, the majority of thefts stem from juveniles from the area surrounding the campus.

“If you see someone suspicious on campus, make contact or acknowledge that they are there,” Parker said. “This always makes those up to no good second guess their intentions.”

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When you’re chilling so hard on the toilet and get elbow marks on your thighs

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Mom: Honey are you getting enough sleep?

Me: Sometimes when i sneeze my eyes close

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College of Coastal Georgia has recieved a systems reboot. Here are the updates and renovations to CCGA’s new wave of tech.

By Erin Broomell Web and Flow

The new website is more than a visual refresher. The new content management system will allow individual departments to perform updates to their portion of the site, meaning more people will have quicker access to making necessary updates to their department’s page. I.T. has been working with student focus groups and soliciting feedback as they continue to update the CCGA website. Progress is still being made based on the feedback. More pictures and less text, for example, is one of the most common student suggestions.

By and large, the feedback has been positive. If you would like to get involved with student focus groups for the website or have any comments or suggestions send an email to helpdesk@ccga.edu.

Remote Control

Why pay 30 bucks to get The University System of Georgia is slowly transitioning to the use of scared at a haunted Corvias Group to manage residence halls house when you can just in Georgia universities. As a result, the systems and WiFi network in close your eyes & think television the residence hall were recently replaced. about your student debt Chief Information Officer Alan Ours says it has helped I.T. concentrate more for free on other aspects of campus technology, including technology inside classrooms.

Corvias group is also responsible for the construction of Mariner Village.

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Budget Calculator: Something You Can Count On

MY PROFESSOR NEEDS TO Ever wonder where the tech fee in your SPEAK UP... LITERALLY CAN’Ttuition bill goes? The answer is the tech HEAR HIM FROM MY BED fee budget. The tech fee budget is based on

overall enrollment. Right now, the budget is the same as last year, but enrollment is up, so the budget may change during the academic year. Student fees are the only kind of budgetary items that can roll over from year-to-year because they aren’t state funded. Funds are allocated based on decisions of a committee made up of mostly students along with some faculty, staff, and administration. The principle the committee has set for themselves is

that there has to be more students voting than staff or faculty. One recent allocation went into software that automatically updates all campus computers. Not only does this keep computers compatible with the latest programs, it helps avoid those annoying pop-up notifications that appear when software is outdated.

Backup is Complete

Over the last few years, CCGA internet has dealt with internet connection issues resulting from technical problems originating in Savannah. Just two weeks ago, the state put in a second fiber optic connection. Now if one goes down, CCGA has a back up.

Additionally, portals and the Mariner’s App are on the road to being updated.

The new app will allow I.T. to see how many people are using it. It will also allow updates to be preformed and immediately

passed on to Mariner’s App users.

The Latest Text-nology

CCGA is now using a texting system to offer more ways for students to receive information about events on campus send texts about events once per week. Students can enroll by texting “CCGA” to 76626 or “Camden” to 76626. They can opt in and out at any time. The folks who will be using the system will keep from sending texts more than once per week. More might be sent on weeks such as Welcome Week and Homecoming where there are many events in a short period of time.

I.T. wants to hear from students if they have tech issues on campus. Students can send questions and comments to helpdesk@ccga.edu or visit the I.T. center in the second floor of the Andrews building.

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Drew C. Miller

Giving Back to the Golden Isles

As we reflect on how thankful we are for those closest to us and the time we are able to spend with such loved ones, bear in mind there are many that are not as fortunate. As we graciously extend our hands to those around us, remember that there are many local families and individuals that would more than appreciate the same kind of hospitality. Brunswick offers a multitude of ways to give back to the community with a number of volunteer organizations. Here are ways you can get involved through College of Coastal Georgia and Brunswick.

Amity House | 912-264-1348 In 20 percent of marriages, domestic violence is ongoing, and 1 in 3 women experience a physical assault by a partner as an adult.

Amity House assists men, women and children affected by domestic violence by providing emergency shelter, legal services and counseling.

FaithWorks | 2911 Altama Avenue | 912-261-8512 FaithWorks serves the needs of more than 20,000 people annually in the Southeast Georgia’s Golden Isles through volunteer and financial contributions from members of our community. These estimated 1,250 individuals, families, churches, businesses committed more than 13,000 hours of service to those in need by providing shelter, clothes, food and pastoral care.

Habitat for Humanity Glynn County | 912-265-7455 | hfhglynn. org/volunteer Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone, everywhere should have a healthy, affordable, place ago call home. Individuals can provide a monetary monthly donation or get hands on and help with building homes for applicants. Habitat is hosting a volunteer event, “Home for the Holidays,” with available volunteer spots open from now until Dec. 12.

International Seafarers Center | 307 Newcastle Street | 912-2670631 Commercial shipping is the most globalized industry in the world.

The Port of Brunswick revives more than 16,000 seafarer visits annually. Seafarers are on the open oceans for six to 10 months a year, and face common issues such as fear of pirate attacks, unpaid wags, loneliness, maltreatment and lack of internet and phone access. The International Seafarers Center is a safe harbor for merchant mariners traveling through the port of Brunswick. With the support of dedicated volunteers and staff, donor contributions and the community, the ISC provides services that meet the spiritual, emotional, physical and material needs of seafarers who visit the Port of Brunswick annually.

Manna House | 1408 G Street | 912-264-1594 The Manna House was created to assist in providing meals for the homeless of the Brunswick/Golden Isles area. Volunteers are always needed and graciously welcomed. Contact the Manna House

for additional information or to schedule a time for a group or individual to volunteer.

Safe Harbor | 912-267-6000 Safe Harbor is a home for children in need of a safe, loving environment – a place where they are treated like family. Known as local safe haven for desperate, helpless children who have nowhere else to turn, Safe Harbor is a welcoming sanctuary where children and older youth can escape abuse, torment and neglect. Safe Harbor offers shelter from the streets and harm’s way, providing immediate aid, counsel and comfort. Volunteer opportunities range from direct interaction with children living at the center and involvement in various Safe Harbor programs to administrative help and membership in the Auxiliary. The staff at Safe Harbor can help match a volunteer’s interests and availability with program needs, to create a rewarding and beneficial experience for the children, the program and the person willing to support our cause.

Salvation Army | 1624 Reynolds St | 912-265-9381 Be A Shield is an ongoing volunteer initiative to involve your community in the work of The Salvation Army. Capture attention, inspire passion and take the opportunity to volunteer, advocate and donate. Be A Shield is a call to action, an identity, a commitment, and a conversation. In Georgia, 18 percent live in poverty. Because of your help, last year, The Salvation Army in Georgia provided 278,899 persons with night lodging and meals to 666,225 persons.

STAR Foundation | 1907 Gloucester St | 912-554-0540 STAR Foundation offers a comprehensive eight week program that focuses on the Computer Basics, Life Management Skills and Work Ready Education needed to acquire and maintain meaningful employment for residents of Glynn County and surrounding areas.

United Way of Coastal Georgia | 3400 Parkwood Dr # B | 912265-1850 Part of a list of offices that sprawl across the nation for the nonprofit organization United Way of America, this particular chapter focuses on the various needs of communities in the Golden Isles. From cleaning up local squares, to raising food and donations for various causes, United Way has a multitude of ways to volunteer.

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College GRADUATES Making History Sensationalized stories of college dropouts finding success against the odds strike a chord with every twenty-something’s sense of adventure.

Perhaps it is higher expectations for those who choose to continue pursuing their degrees that has lent to neglected acknowledgement of what it means to achieve while simultaneously maintaining satisfactory academic standing. If the looming strain of final exams is encroaching on your will to persist, this list of college students who made both the news and their graduation ceremony will affirm that sticking with the program is worth it.

By Erin Broomell

Celebrity Status A lot is expected from celebrities: looks, talent, and the ability to endure endless judgment. What isn’t expected is a degree in Religion and Philosophy from Harvard University. However, Rashida Jones of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” has just that. There’s also Ken Jeong, who played Mr. Chow in “The Hangover.”

Jeong holds a pre-med degree from Duke University.

Edward Norton has a history degree from Yale and Emma Watson earned her English degree from Brown.

Perhaps, the most impressive celebrity resume is that of James Franco who holds an English degree from UCLA, an MFA from Columbia University and is currently pursuing is PhD in English at Yale.

Civil rights During the 1960’s civil rights movement, college students played a significant role conducting sit-ins in the Southeast. The most immediately effective of these sit-ins was in Nashville, where hundreds of well organized and highly disciple college students conducted sit-ins in coordination with a boycott campaign. Black college students also played a significant role in ending segregation at universities. After 1962 federal court ordered University of Mississippi to be integrated, Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett said he would not comply. After white students rioted, President Kennedy sent 10,000 soldiers to ensure the safety of James Meredith, a 28-year-old black Air Force veteran on his first day of classes. Because he had earned college credits elsewhere, Meredith graduated a year later.

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal In 2012, a group of researchers at West Virginia University uncovered one of the biggest frauds in automotive history. The students, who attended West Virginia University, won a $50,000 grant from the International Council on Clean Transportation to do performance testing on clean diesel cars. When the group tested Volkswagen’s clean diesel cars, they found discrepancies up to 35 times the expected emissions levels. Although the data was made public in 2012, the ensuing fallout didn’t peak until the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Volkswagen to recall nearly half a million vehicles after discovering illegal devices intended to cheat emissions testing. Shortly after, Volkswagen announced the number of vehicles affected is closer to 11 million worldwide. The company has set aside over $7 billion to fix the problem. Volkswagen’s CEO at the time, Martin Winterkorn, resigned.

The Lord of the Rings Although J. R. R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in September of 1937, he didn’t become a household name until the 1960’s, when The Lord of the Rings trilogy took college campuses by storm. One 1966 article from TIME magazine observed, “The hobbit habit seems to be almost as catching as LSD.” The college student demographic proved to be J.R.R. Tolkien’s best audience, and the one that elevated him to the status of literary celebrity.

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By Savannah Barrow | Contributor As the holidays grow nearer and the fall semester wanes, your favorite spot on the couch beckons you as the weather chills. The movies and shows on this list are sure to keep you there. Silence your cell phone, grab your fuzzy blanket and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s because the feature presentation is about to begin; it’s time for a Netflix binge.

How to Get Away with Murder: In this new enthralling TV series, award-winning actress Viola Davis plays Annalise Keating, a compelling professor of defense law who also teaches a class with the intriguing title, “How to Get Away with Murder.”

Keating, who doubles as a defense lawyer, chooses her best students to help with cases at her law firm.

The limits of characters are tested when mysteries develop and secrets are revealed. There are dynamic characters, creative story lines, and the acting is on point. The show is as over the top as it is dramatic and unpredictable; entertainment that keeps the audience guessing with every cliffhanger.

The Office: This American adaptation of the British sitcom is set

at Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This mockumentary follows the lives of the company’s employees, this lighthearted television comedy is great for an easy laugh. Characters are larger-than-life versions of people you likely work with. The wacky storylines and peculiar characters are what makes this show so loveable by millions of spectators.

Due to the rather spotty first season, the show may be hard to commit to initially. However, the second season is where the story begins to take off.

The unique idiosyncrasies and traits of each character are slowly revealed, showcased by excellent acting. The various storylines are completely over the top and senseless, but completely entertaining. The series recently ended with nine seasons, now it’s waiting for you on Netflix.

Pulp Fiction: Arguably Quentin Tarantino’s best film ever, Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hit-men working for gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames).

In this out-of-sequence, suspenseful, and often humorous cult classic, many stories are linked together to create a gripping and witty film. Storylines

that are intertwined include those of the gangster’s actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman), a struggling boxer, Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), a master fixer, Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel), and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer).

In the Academy Award-winning film Tarantino created a movie different than any other made before.

Not one line of dialogue is wasted while every character and scene maintains a number of obstacles and chaos. For those who enjoy clever thrillers filled with bizarre events and action in every scene while including timeless comedy, this movie is highly recommended.

Eddie Murphy’s Delirious: Quite possibly Murphy’s crowning glory when it comes to stand up comedy, Delirious is wildly raunchy and in order for those who aren’t scared of foul language and wickedly great comedic timing. This film was responsible for launching Murphy into mega-stardom. He was fearless when it came to his jokes, rocked some red leather like none other, was good-looking, could do an impression of anyone, and oozed swagger.

Only 22 years old at the time of filming this routine, the Saturday Night Live legend keeps you laughing throughout the entire show. If you don’t mind obscene, offensive jokes and feel like laughing for 70 straight minutes, this is a routine you’re sure to enjoy. It’s sheer comedy gold The Twilight Zone: The innovative anthology series, The Twilight Zone is known for it’s captivating, thought-provoking, and at times, unsettling stories.

Exceedingly ahead of its time and with every episode different, creator Rod Serling explored everything from fears that everyone possesses including social issues, aliens, time travel, doppelgangers, horror, and sometimes even dark comedy used to mock everyday life.

To this day the series can be extremely scary and give you an uneasiness that’s oddly appealing and interesting. Although it has been attempted, no one can match the prolific work Serling created in the ‘60s. The series is timelessly brilliant. If you’re interested in a series that’s thought provoking and exciting, this is a show you definitely want to check out.

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PULL S T RI GGE R ON F IRST MOB I LE GA ME

By Andrea Chang and David Pierson Los Angeles Times | McClatchy Wire Service

Nintendo is finally making the move into smartphone gaming, figuring it's better late than never.

The Japanese electronics maker _ one of the world's biggest video game companies but a virtual nonentity in the rapidly growing mobile games industry _ unveiled its first title for smartphones Thursday in Tokyo.

"Miitomo," which is set to be released in the spring of next year, is a game that allows players to create avatars to interact with one another socially. The game is the first of five mobile apps Nintendo plans to launch by March 2017, including one that may feature the iconic "Super Mario," the company said at an investor briefing in Tokyo.

The long-overdue move is an effort to tap into the lucrative and cutthroat world of mobile games that has exploded with the proliferation of smartphones and tablets.

Chances are, at one time or another, you were secretly obsessed with "Angry Birds" or "Candy Crush." Even Kim Kardashian scored big when she launched "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" last year, with the addictive mobile game raking in $1.6 million in its first five days.

This year marks the first time mobile gaming revenue will exceed console gaming revenue globally, at $30 billion versus $27 billion, according to video game market research firm Newzoo.

Nintendo's popular franchises, which include "Super Mario" and "Zelda," "have the potential to be a billion-dollar business on mobile alone," said Peter Warman, Newzoo's co-founder and chief executive.

"Unbelievable that it has taken so long for Nintendo," he said. "They had to see Apple, Google, King and Supercell surpass them in terms of 2014 game revenues to take action towards mobile. However, it never is too late because smartphone and tablet gaming is here to stay."

Nintendo first announced its entry into smartphone games in March, partnering with Tokyo Internet firm DeNA. "Both companies will develop and operate new game apps based on Nintendo's (intellectual property), including its iconic game characters, for smart devices," DeNA said in a statement at the time. "The alliance is intended to complement Nintendo's

dedicated video game systems business and extend Nintendo's reach into the vast market of smart device users worldwide."

Once the unequivocal leader in video games, Nintendo today is facing threats from several directions.

Its troubles began when casual gamers who enjoyed Nintendo's family friendly titles migrated from home and hand-held game consoles to mobile devices, where they found similar games made by rival developers, often available free.

At the same time, consoles like the PlayStation and Xbox started serving hardcore gamers with graphically rich titles, many highlighted by heart-pounding violence.

Complicating matters for Nintendo was the saturation of the global console market.

It didn't help that consoles never made inroads in China and other regions.

As such, the Kyoto company has experienced steep declines in console sales in recent years.

In 2008, no home video game console was more popular than the Nintendo Wii, with 24.19 million units sold. By 2014, only 530,000 of them were sold, fewer than the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, according to data website Statista.

Nintendo's latest console, the Wii U, was a dud, selling about 10 million units its first three years. Even its hand-held 3DS has seen sales dip from 12.56 million units in 2011, its launch year, to 9.97 million in 2014.

Meanwhile, sales of Sony's PlayStation 4, a more powerful gaming console, nearly doubled to 13.92 million units in 2014 from 2013.

By turning its focus to smartphones, Nintendo is relying less on its console business while capitalizing on the near ubiquity of smartphones.

But unlike Sega, which ditched its Genesis console to focus on games, Nintendo isn't abandoning consoles.

Ideally, the move into mobile games satisfies longtime customers while enticing new ones to the Nintendo brand, which might in turn lead them to buy Nintendo's consoles. The company also is working on a secretive new platform code-named NX.

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HONORABLE BATHROOMS ON CAMPUS

Alvin Fernando

If you’re like me, you too believe that using the restroom isn’t what it used to be on campus. Buildings are literally popping up from outta the ground and that adds more variety to the bathrooms you choose to use. We all gotta go.

When you do (no pun intended), it’s all about comfort with yourself and your surroundings and there are legitimate reasons to why I meticulously choose the ones I do. Proper use of a restroom can put you ahead of the competition.

Whether it’s dabbing a stain out of your shirt before a big presentation, or checking your hair while making kissy faces at yourself in the mirror (whatever you need to do, bud) we can all agree that using the restroom can make or break your day. That’s why I’ve put together a list of a few honorable mentions that I’ve tested out on campus.These toilets will be rated on: Cleanliness, Noise, Traffic / Availability, Proximity, and their individual oddities.

ACS, First Floor: I mean what more do you want? You could put a commode in the Louvre and I would still prefer the ACS bathroom. Even opening the door is an experience in itself. You aren’t barraging through with your palms on the center of the door like a barbarian. You need real motor skills for this bad boy. The first thing you do is crank the handle down like you’re opening your first job’s office door. You know why? Because its business time. From there on it’s a museum. Stacks of toilet paper, extra-wide mirror and duel sinks all come together as you ride the sweet porcelain for the first time. The major perk to the ACS bathroom is the low consistent hum that almost puts you to sleep because it sounds like they’re playing the white noise machine that’s next to your bed. It’s an all-around great lavatory.

ACS Building, Second Floor (Outside): I honestly almost didn’t put this one on the list because of how much I love it. You really have to go see it for yourself.

It’s a bathroom they would have only built in the ‘80s. I first stumbled upon it when I took the elevator upstairs out of laziness and there it was sitting in all its glory. It may as well have been made of rubies because this bathroom is a precious gem. Let’s start off with the amenities. I was fumbling through Twitter on my phone and then decided to see if WiFi even connected out that far and voila, it did! But alas, even the most perfect of situations has their downfall. There is one qualm I have with this outdoor experience and it’s seasonal. Whenever the weather gets hot (or cold), so does this bathroom. That’s the small price you must pay for sweet solitude. You can even hear the birds chirping outside.

Andrews Center, Financial Aid Office, First Floor: This bathroom may or may not have been my fort of refuge during the dreaded week of FinancialAid refunds. Besides the sentimental aspect of it all, this restroom has the least amount of sparkling and new amenities. You’re not going to find the Dyson Hand-Dryers boasting their elegance like in the Campus Center or Nursing Building. What you get here is no-nonsense bread and butter. With the exception of the first few weeks of school, there is almost no traffic coming through those doors.

Due to the lack of traffic, the stalls stay stacked with toilet paper so you never have to worry about unequipped commodes. The faucets are manual so you don’t have to deal with finicky sensors, just a constant stream of hand-washing goodness.

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Frat Beach Sarah Kno t t

The distant roar of students was the first thing I noticed as I approached the site of the massive annual St. Simons Island gathering of Florida and Georgia fans known as “Frat Beach.” On the way up the boardwalk, stumbling students passed by with empty plastic containers in one hand and sand-filled shoes clenched in the other.

Once East Beach finally came into sight, a mass of lively bodies could be seen all the way from one end of the beach to the other. My friends, however, commented on the crowd being rather small this year.

Our quest for the day was simple: find out just what students at universities thought about the increased police presence, and what differences it made to the turnout and behavior at Frat Beach.

Approaching the massive crowd gathered to the left of our access point, I felt as though something was missing.

After a few moments, it hit me: music.

Why was there no music being played? My answer would come later when a student tried to play music and three police officers to swiftly approached him and ask him to turn it off. When the student asked why and began a discussion with them, one of the officers walked over to the stereo and began pressing buttons without permission in attempt to shut it off. A simple question popped into my head: why would anyone, officer or not, think it was okay to mess with anybody’s things like that without permission?

A local resident at the beach had a lot to say about behavior like that. Frank Booker, a St. Simon’s resident for 20 years and University of Georgia alumni, was at the beach holding a sign protesting the police presence. Booker has only missed one Frat Beach in his 20 years of living on the island, and he wasn’t pleased with the heavy police presence this year.

“The policies supported by the Glynn County Commission clearly violate the student’s First and Fourth Amendment rights. They’re sanctimonious, and if they don’t enjoy a beach party, then they should not come,” said Booker. When asked what

he thought about the prevention of possible drunk driving, Booker said: “[Glynn Co. Police] can always put that kind of spin on it, but I don’t think that’s their real motive.

They’re anti-student and anti-Frat Beach.

They’re driving away the students here for Frat Beach, and as a result, the local economy is going to suffer.”

Students at the beach seemed to have different opinions. Drew Greene, a senior at UGA who has been coming to the annual pre-game for four years, seemed to be okay with the increased police presence on the beach. “I’ve noticed an increase in police and security this year, but nothing too crazy is going on, and nothing without reason has happened so far.” Two other UGA students, Agnes and Rachel, said similar things. “It’s mostly underclassmen that have never been to Frat Beach who are upset about the increased security,” Agnes said. “If you’re of age and you’re acting within reason, there’s not much to be worried about.” When asked about any increased activity by security, Rachel said “There have definitely been more people escorted out, but otherwise, nothing major has happened so far.”

A law enforcement officer that was observing the crowd had similar comments.

“We haven’t had too much trouble today, not much has really changed from the past years. If somebody is drunk to a point where they’re a threat to other people, we’ll intervene.” We asked him about any changes in attitude towards the security officers by students, he said there were none.

Many students speculated that the attendance would pick back up in the years to follow. It seemed the message law enforcement sent was received well; if you were of age and didn’t party too hard, you didn’t need to worry about the officers on site. Those two simple rules shouldn’t be too hard to follow… right?

If you attended Frat Beach and have any questions, comments or concerns, send a letter to the editor at crowsnest@ccga.edu.

Sports

November 15

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football Mikayla Craft

Every fall, dozens of students gather at the athletic field on Friday afternoons to relive their high school glory days. Starting in mid-October, Mariner Recreation’s six-team flag football league pits teams of Coastal Georgia students against each other as they vie for the title of Intramural Flag Football Champion.

Grant Gabriel, sophomore on the team “Thunder Cats” said he’s having a blast on the field.

“I enjoy playing flag football,” Gabriel said. “It involves competition and that in itself is fun to me.”

Although the league is designed to ensure fun and fair play, that doesn’t mean the players don’t take the sport very seriously. According to Colt Brockington, a recreation specialist and official for the league said the students love to come out on a Friday afternoon and blow off some steam after a long week of school and work. Regardless of the outcome, the players do a great job of leaving it on the field, he said.

“I've been impressed with the positivity and good sportsmanship this season,” Brockington added. “The sportsmanship may be the best this year than it ever has been.”

Overall, it seems that the athletes are having a great time. Gabriel noted that he “likes that you have the chance to meet new people and play a sport at the same time.” According to Mariner Recreation, that exact sentiment is the purpose of intramural sports.

“We host intramurals for students to come together and participate in athletics at a friendly but competitive level,” Brockington said. “It is a good way to show others your talents and athleticism while making new friendships.”

As for who will win the league championship, the staff thinks it’s going to be a close one.

“I think one player will make the difference when it’s all said and done because player for player most of the teams are very even,” Brockington said. “It just comes to whichever quarterback can't be stopped in the playoffs; that will determine which team separates themselves and wins the championship.”

Do you want to see the action for yourself? Join Mariner Recreation at the athletic field on Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m. for the 2015 Intramural Flag Football Championship.

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Volleyball Gears Up for Postseason When your team is as good as Jeff Huebner’s Mariners have been for the past two seasons, it’s hard to find challenges in the regular season. But on Oct. 10, the women’s volleyball team (23-3, 13-1 SSAC) found a challenge against University of Mobile and came out on the losing end.

Although the Mariners’ 36-match winning streak against Southern States Athletic Conference opponents was snapped, the team didn’t let the lone conference defeat sit idly in the loss column.

“That loss motivated us and challenged us a bit,” said Huebner, now in his fifth year at the helm of the volleyball program.

“We look as good as we’ve looked all year, right now.”

According to senior outside hitter Kara Neisen, the loss forced the team to make some schematic changes and ratchet up the intensity in practice. The Mariners have won their last five matches and are currently the 19th-ranked team in the nation according to the Tachikara-NAIA Volleyball Coaches’ Poll.

“In Mobile, we faced some adversity and crumbled – we didn’t know how to handle the pressure,” Neisen said. “Since then we’ve worked on those types of situations in practice and we’re learning to work out of it ourselves. Without that loss we may have struggled later in the season, but now

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we can fix it and improve as we move toward the SSAC tournament.”

Before the Mariners can return to Mobile later this month to defend their 2014 SSAC title, they’re focused on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7 for their final matches of the regular season. Friday’s match against Bethel University begins at 7 p.m. and Saturday’s match against Martin Methodist begins at 2 p.m. with Senior Day festivities just before first serve. Neisen, along with seniors Jessica Fujimoto and Emma Anderson will be honored.

“This group of seniors is the epitome of involvement,” Huebner said of the trio. “To be able to accomplish all that they have – on and off the court – these three student-athletes represent the best of Coastal Georgia. They’ve maximized their collegiate experience.”

While the three seniors are excited to be honored before Saturday’s match, she said the group isn’t losing focus on the task at hand. The Mariners must win at least one of the two weekend matches to secure the top spot heading into the SSAC tournament.

“It doesn’t seem real to me; it seems like yesterday I was a freshman,” Neisen said. “Obviously the activities honoring the seniors will be emotional, but you have to put that in back pocket and treat it like every other game.”

If the Mariners can secure the top spot in the SSAC tournament, they’ll have

BASKETBALL TEAMS OPEN AT HOME After opening up their respective seasons on the road, the Coastal Georgia men’s and women’s basketball teams will finally play in the comfortable confines of Coffin Gym on Saturday, Nov. 7. The women tip at 5 p.m. and the men tip at 7 p.m. Both teams will face Thomas University.

The women’s team has started strong, winning their first two games by a combined 19 points. The Mariners scratched out a 70-68 win against Voorhees College on Oct. 30 and handled Morris College 7760 the following day. Senior guard Janne Tullius is averaging 21.5 point per game.

The team, which competes in the NAIA was set to take on NCAA opponent Middle

Tennessee State on Nov. 4 and Carver Bible College on Nov. 5. Results were not available before printing.

The men’s team, which is looking to bounce back from two below average seasons, is 2-1 heading into the weekend.

Senior transfer Dominic Early has led the way for the men’s team, averaging just over 20 points per game in the Mariners’ first three contests of the season.

After Saturday, the men’s next home game is set for Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. against Carver Bible College while the women will play Nov. 20 against Martin Methodist at 5:30 p.m. All home games are free for students with their MAC card.

Outside hitter Kara Neisen is one of three seniors that will be honrered in the 19th-ranked Mariners’ final home game of the regular season on Nov. 7. Photo provided by Mariner Athletics.

their work cut out for them during the intense three day event set for Nov. 12-14.

According to Huebner, the team will have to rely on its depth to repeat as champions and automatically qualify for the NAIA national championship tournament.

“We’re back to being as deep as we thought we were going to be,” Huebner said, noting that several key players have recovered from mid-season injuries. “If our starters can play less than everyone else’s starters in a tournament that is five matches over three days, we’ll be more rested for the semi-finals and finals, which are on the same day.”

If the women’s team can win the SSAC title or end the season with a top 24 national ranking, it is likely Coastal Georgia will

host an opening round game of NAIA national tournament in late November.

Neisen said a good turnout on Nov. 6 and 7 will give the team the push it needs to finish strong. Saturday is being promoted as a “Blue Out” and will be the first-ever triple-header in Coffin Gymnasium. The women’s and men’s basketball teams have their respective home opener games at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively on Nov. 7.

“We’re trying hard to advertise this weekend and have a great turnout,” Neisen said. “We want to have a good impact at our last home weekend so people can get excited for when we possibly host an opening round match in the NAIA tournament.”