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ONE-LEGGED GOOSE STANDS ALONE By Alvin Fernando Copy Editor

When you think of the College of Coastal Georgia, what first comes to your mind? The lemon-fresh feel of the routinely wiped down gym equipment in the Fitness Center? Or maybe it’s the sound of morning dew squeaking underneath your rubber soles while walking to your 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and dubiously Friday. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the unpleasant goose-droppings scattered in and around the sand volleyball courts on the Brunswick campus. Among those droppings typically stands a very special and mysterious goose to this campus. The nameless foul, which spends most of it time around the lake, has been catching people’s attention recently for one outstanding characteristic. No, it’s not that he’s a native of Canada (and no relation to Justin Bieber), but rather the fact that he has one leg. If you haven’t seen the one-legged goose, you may have heard about him and his hobbling ways. Some students have dubbed him “nubbin’,” referencing his nub for a left leg. They say he mostly camps out around the lake in grassy spots just north of the on-campus residence halls. Although challenged in the area of mobility, the goose has not lost his senses. He regularly scans the area around the lake and outdoor basketball courts, periodically

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inching forward toward the rest of the flock, only taking flight at the most serious of disturbances. Over the summer, CCGA held several summer-long projects and on-site programs such as on-site summer camps, the basketball courts, challenge course maintenance, and installation of the new

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Adirondack chairs and tables. All projects were set near to where the goose resides. For some of those workers who toiled in the hot summer sun, the bird has become a mascot of their shared sweat equity. While working outside on some lighter projects for Mariner Recreation, student assistants had many opportunities to see the

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goose in action during the off-season. The goose rolls (or hops) solo for the most part, which genuinely assists in adding to his rogue and wild nature. Regardless of his deficiency, he exudes stoical nature effortlessly. Think Stonewall Jackson circa 1863. SEE GOOSE, PAGE 13

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All reports are provided by the College of Coastal Georgia Police Department. August 3, 1:30 a.m. A resident was given a warning by Campus Police for shouting profanities and getting in the faces of other students in the Lakeside Village breezeway. August 16, 3:30 p.m. - A student reported having breathing problems following a panic attack at Lakeside Village. She was transported by squad to the hospital for follow up observation. August 18, 6:55 p.m. - Officers responded to a damage property report of a 2-3-pound green pinecone that had dropped from an overhead tree and busted out the back glass of a car. August 20, 9:30 p.m. - Officers responded to Lakeside Village after a report of alcohol being taken into

one of the rooms. Officers searched the room and found evidence of the alcohol violation. The incident is currently under investigation. August 22, 11:38 p.m. - Officers responded to Coastal Place Apartments in reference to a disorderly motorist who had driven by and shouted harassing comments. Campus Police notified Glynn County Police and the vehicle was immediately stopped. The driver was issued criminal trespass warnings to all College properties. August 26, 11:56 a.m. - A student reported she had dislocated her knee in physical education class. She was transported to the hospital by a family member. August 28, 3:49 p.m. - Glynn County Fire Department and Campus Police responded in reference to a fire alarm at Coastal Place Apartments. It was discovered that

there was no fire but the smoke from cooking bacon had set off the alarm. August 31, 11:55 p.m. - A suspicious male was spotted by officers crouching in the shadows under a tree near the Health Science lot. He was identified, checked for warrants and warned to leave the campus immediately. September 5, 9:00 p.m. - RA’s notified Campus Police of an alcohol violation at Lakeside Village. Officers responded and observed the alcohol in the dorm room. Charges are pending. September 5, 1:00 a.m. - After conducting a safety check of a room at Lakeside Village, RAs notified Campus Police that they had found an intoxicated male hiding in the closet of a friend, who had been trying to conceal him due to his impairment. This incident is still under investigation.

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I Believe It’s Time To Smell The Roses By Deshawn Jamison Crow’s Nest Contributor

Why do we come to college? Why, essentially, do we behave in the manner we do? From the food we eat, to the people we interact with, these questions, this line of logic is crucial to our development as students, as people and as citizens. This column is to open the eyes of the unseen and the ears to the unheard; I do this by laying the tenants of “Freedom to Education.” Money is a determining factor for many who’ve entered into this realm of academia we call college; But is this rite of passage necessary, and if so why? Why not save the money we pay the pillars of education these two or four some years, work a regular job and pursue happiness? Or was this not exactly what Thomas Jefferson meant? It is believed that we strive for the “pursuit of success” rather than happiness? This predetermined idea of what success was to me, as simple to me as Socrates and Adamantius answering, “What is justice?” In an effort to further understand this notion of “success” I asked my fellow Mariners to add perspective. I spoke to second-year student, Mary Johnson and asked a series of questions on

why she chose to come to college rather than another route. “I want to make a lot of money,” Mary simply said. “I feel that in order to make it anywhere in this world, education is key.” Mary’s ambitions of entrepreneurship cannot be accomplished without diplomas and certifications. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and becoming a teacher she plans on completing her studies in a MBA program and ultimately owning a daycare facility. A bit inconclusive to my thesis, I searched for a first-year student; someone who is excited about the world but still at an age where they are unsure where they fit in. I asked Sarai Castillo, why she chose to go to college. Sarai, originally from Glennville, Ga, said after working at a Rite Aid in her hometown she decided to become an epidemiologist, a technician in the medical field who deals and works with curing skin diseases. Many students on campus, like Sarai, want more than financial stability. They desire to do something with their glorified piece of paper; a duty benefitting not only them, but mankind. As promising as Mary’s and Sarai’s futures may be, I still could not shake the eerie feeling that for so many students, college is only a stepping stone, not something to be enjoyed, but an obligation to gain that word that keeps popping

up – alleged “success”... but who gets to determine what prosperity really is? I almost gave up hope in concurrence with the previous notion that most think of education as a practical means of gaining stability or achievement, and no one, beyond me, believed that education was enough on its own. That was until, by chance, I met a group of Wayne County High graduates: five first-year students pursuing degrees ranging from Criminal Justice to Chemistry. They believe in the core value of “being educated for the sake of being educated is enough.” They aren’t here for money or a flimsy multi-thousand dollar piece of paper, engraved with the one thing that makes it personalized – your name. Let’s evaluate the differences in curriculum since the turn of the last century. In 1901, they taught Greek, Latin, Arithmetic, and English, in high school mind you, as a common core. Today we have been so caught up in standardization that we no longer educate, but rather pander like puppets to the superiors to pass their “tests.” I am not a test score. I am not a number, but a human being with a mind, who has the right to use it. Educators have for the most part conditioned us to the point that we cannot understand the notion of “nonstandardization.” We get to college and we melt down

because of the “non-standardization.” Our time in college is where we slow down, smell the roses, enjoy life while we can. When it’s over, we should not exclaim, “Where has the time gone?” Walk the college rows, fall in love, play Frisbee for heaven’s sake. College is not a degree printing factory and we are not the manufactured product. Let us aspire to be educated beyond what is bought at the bookstore, or seen or heard in the classroom. College is a time of experimentation, of exploration, love and passion. I charge you to make mistakes, smell the roses, travel, experience – have fun! Because the only regret you should have when you walk across that stage is that it’s over.

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By Na’Chanelle Brown Staff Writer Within the last few years, social media has played an ever expanding role in news reporting. In today’s world of apps and smart phones, everyday citizens like you and I can quickly become a breaking news journalist through something as simple as a ‘tweet’. No training or degree necessary. Just capture a photo or video, add your 140 characters and submit to the world. Last year, outrageous Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando

events such as the Boston bombing showed the world how aggressively the people outside of the newsrooms are exerting control over the information relayed to the masses. Recently, a devastating story has hit airways and fiber optic cables, igniting an intense public response akin to the one following the Trayvon Martin case. On August 9, in Ferguson, Mo., 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown was shot six times and killed by a white police officer. Eye witnesses and officers claim that the

victim was unarmed. It was even reported by onlookers that Brown attempted to surrender by raising his hands in the air. Social media outlets, like Twitter, were flooded with posts immediately after the shooting; pictures of a murdered Brown appeared on the scrolling timelines of many shocked users, myself included. Streaming tweets captured the pictures of a distraught community outraged at the unlawful killing of one of their own. Brown’s body was not removed from the scene for hours.

on August 15 by Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson the reason for the shooting was revealed. The chief originally painted Michael Brown as a suspect in a store In the weeks following the robbery, then - hours later incident, law enforcement - disregarded the robbery officials even armored explanation claiming it was in themselves with riot gear no way related to the shooting. against a very hurt and betrayed He then claimed Brown and community that assembled on a friend were “blocking traffic” the city’s streets, further raising which ignited a confrontation the emotional trauma to the between officer Darren Wilson. residents of the suburban town. While inside of the squad car In a news conference given Brown supposedly attempted to SEE SOLDIERS, PAGE 5

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Are You Inconveniencing the Disabled? By Jay Moreno Crow’s Nest Contributor Dear Reader, You probably consider yourself a caring and considerate person who would never knowingly inconvenience a physically disabled person – and correctly so. However, my personal experience of the last ten years has been that many people do so. My suspicion, and fervent hope, is that most do so unwittingly. Hence, this attempt to “raise awareness” is presented in the form of a tongue-in- cheek “guide” for those rare louts who would do so intentionally. 1. Use a disabled parking place even if you don’t need it. Caution: If you don’t have access to a motor vehicle with a disabled placard or tag, and park in a designated disabled parking place anyway. There is a remote chance that you might actually be ticketed and pay a hefty fine. However, if you are driving the car of a disabled relative who has a placard or tag and the disabled relative is not in the car, go ahead and take a disabled space. Even though it is against the law and a rotten thing to do, only you and your God will know. Now, if you drive and you have a legitimate disabled placard or tag for yourself or you are driving for a disabled person who is your passenger and you or your passenger are NOT in a wheelchair, by all means park in a space designated “van accessible.” After all, they are usually the ones closest to the building

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you are headed to. Never let the fact that you or your disabled passenger are fully ambulatory deter you from getting the closest spot. It’s not illegal if you have a placard or tag, just inconsiderate. Of course, those spaces are designed and intended for people driving vans equipped with mechanical wheelchair lifts that require that extra space on the passenger side of “van accessible” parking spaces marked with diagonal white stripes in order to ingress and egress the vehicle via the deployed ramp. Given that those vans cannot use the “regular” disabled spaces that you could have easily used, those drivers can just circle around and around until you leave. Hey, you got there first, right? Oh, and those white, diagonally-lined spaces are great for leaving shopping carts and parking motorcycles. Wheelchairbound drivers can’t lower their ramps atop either, rendering the “van accessible” space useless. Bonus jerk points: If you park your motorcycle there AFTER the van driver has parked and gone into the campus building or off-campus store, they can’t leave until after you do. You could leave them waiting on you for hours 2. Always use the disabled stall in a public bathroom, even if you don’t need it. Hey, they are the roomiest, right? And you can wash your hands in there too! If a disabled person in a wheelchair who cannot physically fit their wheelchair into the regular stall arrives while you are in there, well, hey, you got there first, eh?

grab the officer’s gun. However, eyewitness accounts did not match up with the stories from the department. There has still not been a plausible reason released for the shooting and killing of Brown, who had no criminal record and who was even about to attend college the Monday following the shooting. Protests and riots all over the country have been appearing left and right. Even celebrities like Nelly, Chris Brown, TI and even Twitter’s co-founder Jack Dorsey are speaking up and protesting in their own way. The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation, and Attorney General Eric Holder visited

Ditto for folks with canes or walkers who can’t get up off the toilet without using the handrails that are only available in the stall you are needlessly occupying. Really, what are the chances one of those people will show up while you are in there? 3. Always use the lower of the two urinals, even if you are a full grown man and not in a wheelchair. The guy in the wheelchair who comes into the restroom just behind you and needs to go desperately will just have to hold it until you are done or strain to urinate uphill into the higher, “regular” urinal that was designed for your use and not his. But hey, you were there first, and what was the probability that one of those people would actually show up while you were there, eh? 4. When in a self-seating restaurant, always seek out a table with the disabled symbol for wheel chair users even though you are not in a wheelchair. They are usually a little roomier for your perfectly good legs and besides, what are the chances that one of those people will actually show up while you are there, eh? 5. When unlocking a set of double doors, always leave the left hand side door locked. You see, the vast majority of power wheelchairs have the joystick controller on the right hand side. That means that the rider’s right hand is occupied controlling the movement of the chair, leaving only the left hand free to open doors. On fire code-compliant, outward opening, double

the city and delivered pointed remarks on the matter. Holder has also ordered a third autopsy to be performed. All of this makes us question the motives of those put in place to “protect and serve” and how media can skew the perceptions with false information. The idea of “justice” has been once again been thrust into the national dialouge. I challenge each of you closely examine the world around you and realize that you must question everything and take a stand for what you believe in. Have comments? Let us know what you think on Twitter @ccga_crowsnest.

doors, if only the right hand door (from the perspective of one entering the building) is unlocked, a right-handed wheelchair operator has to wait for assistance or try to back in in order to open the door with the left hand. Had the left- hand door been unlocked, entering through that to door would have been a snap. 6. If you are or become a retailer, never give up an inch of available retail floor space. Be sure that every aisle has displays out in them. Be creative. Tell yourself that some folks in a wheelchair, on a walker, or visually impaired might actually enjoy negotiating a maze through your store. My sincere hope is that this guide will prove useful to unaware but benevolent readers. Malevolent readers – not so much!

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Jay Moreno, is a 66 year-old, highly “non-traditional,” CCGA senior majoring in Public Affairs in the Public Administration track, who writes from ten plus years of disabled experience. He drives a wheelchair lift equipped van and gets around in a power wheelchair.

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Student Involvement Fair By Alaric Shearer Staff Writer Alyssa Buttler pushed open the doors of the Campus Center a gush of cold, conditioned air hit her face. Instantly refreshed, Buttler saw the normally docile lobby bustling with students – some genuinely interested in the student organization booths, others may have been more interested in the giveaways the clubs were offering. Either way Buttler, a freshman from Ludowici, Ga., took the opportunity to walk around the Aug. 28 Student Involvement Fair and sign up for a few student organizations. She was intrigued mostly by the biology booth that attracted students with, as Buttler said, “really awesome slime.” Buttler also liked the “Trash & Treasure” booth because students were able to make their own jewelry out of random things. “It was really cool at the fair and there were many booths I actually didn’t know anything about before today," explained Buttler. As most returning Coastal Georgia students know, the Student Involvement Fair occurs at the beginning of each semester, though fall tends to be larger. As the name implies, the event is a vehicle for students to get more involved in the different organization and clubs across both the Brunswick and Camden campuses. As Buttler alluded to, one of the highlights of the Brunswick fair was the Biology Club’s booth, which featured a

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make-your-own slime activity. Biology Club secretary, Jennifer Jenkins said that the purpose of the organization is to get students involved and informed about the sciences around the community. “With more members we can take better trips and be more prevalent and well known around campus,” said Jenkins. The College’s Director of Campus Center & Student Life, Jamie Parker-Lewis said the Student Involvement Fair used to be a general welcome back event similar to REC Night. However, over the years, the event has grown to serve more than just free stuff, it’s about campus engagement. Parker-Lewis said 25 of the 40 or so student organizations took advantage of this opportunity to promote their respective groups. “It is an opportunity for students to be engaged on campus as well as organizations to build student membership,” Parker-Lewis said. “This event is probably the most important for students and organizations to actually engage themselves with prospective members and to expand.” Other organizations at the fair ranged from the well-established, like Converge, to the young and hopeful like CCGA Bands. John Dixon, a current member of Converge, college ministry at CCGA, said that the organization used community roots to grow on campus. “It is a way for CCGA students to find a sense of purpose in the community and to find a home away from home,” Dixon said. “It has really grown since its launch five years ago, going from meeting in a small room in the Student Activity Center to now

meeting weekly on Monday nights in the Stembler Theatre.” Stewart Anderson, who had joined CCGA Bands just a day before the fair, said he was eager to see how many people would be interested in the band club. Anderson,

a freshman, said he was pleased with the turnout not only at his club’s booth but at the fair in general. “There is a lot of community outreach and a lot of students are interested in the organizations on campus,” Anderson said.

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ACS Updates & New Additions By: Kris Harper SGA Secretary New additions to the Academic Commons South are to be made in the near future. These additions will include the creation of a Career Services Center, an Academic Advising Department, a revamped Art Department, a seminar room, and the establishment of a Student Employment Zone. The first floor restroom will be upgraded, and a new Testing Center will be added to the second floor. One important aspect of the renovations will include added comfort for students in their academic climate. Greg Carver, Assistant Vice President for Design and Construction states, “The mission of this project will advance the learning and lecture environment by mounting a standard heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system throughout the building while removing the current fan-coil units that are unproductive, very loud and not sublime.” The Recreation & Entertainment Center, located in the Student Activity Center has undergone an overhaul in the previous months. Jacqueline Mbabazi, Student Assistant voices,“Since working at the REC as a student assistant, I have seen major changes in the facility. For instance, there are more pool tables,

shelving units, new tables, and other pieces of furniture. Plus, I think it is cool that students can bring food and drinks in the room because, last year students were unable to do this. Other new additions include a shuffle board, basketballs, golf equipment, and eight bicycles for students to rent.” The Cycling Room has been converted into a Video Game Lounge. Within this den are three flat screen televisions where students may hook up various gaming systems, with the added comfort of resting on sofas and bean bag chairs. The best part of the center is that, all services are free of charge to CCGA students. Andrew Smith, Director of Student Activities states, “The additions to my department will show the College of Coastal Georgia’s commitment to using students’ fees to give students what they want.” Hours of operations in the Recreation Room have been modified to be more flexible so students can have fun in the low-stress environment. Outside of the Student Activity Center, the basketball complex is in the final stages of completion. The opening date for when the basketball courts may be used has not been announced, but rest assured, everyone will soon have a chance to slam dunk.

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High-Fashion Found in MarinerLand By Loren Jolley Crow’s Nest Contributor

Whether you’re having trouble adding something new to your wardrobe, or need help establishing a style to match your new college persona, this article is for you! Over the first two weeks of this semester, The Crow’s Nest went out and found students on campus with the coolest back to school looks and compiled a list of the most noteworthy Mariners.

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Stylish and comfy? I know, too good to be true, right? Instead of having a “bum-day” consisting of sweatpants and that old t-shirt of yours from 2010, try throwing on a cute tee, a pair of leggings, and some sneakers or sandals. It’s just as comfy, and you’ll look fabulous!

If you’ve never thought about mixing patterned clothing together, think again. Patterns look great together if paired correctly. Only you can say what matches with what. Don’t be afraid to be a little different! Not only will your outfit scream “I’m the life of the party,” but it will also show that you have a lot of confidence. You may even start a new trend!

It’s always nice to dress to impress, but don’t be that guy who wears their senior prom suit to yoga class. Like anything there’s a time and a place. If you want to dress up for class, go casual and add a couple of dressy pieces. Wear suits in unique shades, minus the coat and bow-tie. It’s more impressive, and you’ll look like a million bucks. Bonus points if your smoothie matches your outfit.

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“I want to dress up, but I want to be comfortable.” The answer to this problems lies among your pants. Not just any pants, but palazzo pants. Not only are they comfy, but potentially dressy as well. Now go strut those palazzos, get the compliments you deserve, and when in doubt, always remember, pants.

Yes. It is possible to have a great alternative style without scaring your classmates. The key is to be simple yet different, and keep in mind that too much black is boring! Try adding in a few trendy prints and patterns. Also, keep your makeup simple for the “Alt look”. A little foundation and mascara should do the trick. A natural face evens out with the dark, and adds much needed brightness to the look.

Hop up out the bed and turn your swag on a little quicker than you did yesterday, because you’re late. Here’s a tip to make the “I woke up like this” look not so noticeable. Grab a hat to cover up that bed head, pair it with some cool shoes, and get going!

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College President, Dr. Gregory Aloia, Vice President for Student Affairs, Jason Umfress, Bored? Feeling and Student Government President Kari anxious because Butler commenced in the ceremonial ribbon you have run out of cutting. That night students were able to enjoy homework and have various activities. A tie-dye station was set caught up with all your up where students got to design their own far studies? As if. If you out creations. Outside of the Student Activity feel the urge to chill out, head over to the Center, attractions such as a bounce-house, newly revamped Recreation & Entertainment an obstacle course, a power jump trampoline, Center. and a rock climbing structure were available The newly renovated REC center upped for all attending guests. the ante this summer as it now boasts a gamut When asked about their take on the school of entertainment possibilities. Students can year, students at Rec Night responded partake in a game of billiards on one of the positively. Geraldine, a freshman said “I four pool tables offered. Gamers have the look forward to the school year.” Greg option of playing Xbox, Wii-U or PS4 in the McGaurn, an employee at the fitness center gaming lounge on a flat screen television said he enjoyed the school. “Dude its amongst comfy chairs and couches. Arcade great!” a sophomore named Eric answered games are available as well. Shuffleboard, air enthusiastically. hockey, table tennis and a card table round out Finally, Harvest Hale, a senior and head of the activity options. If you want to simply sit Overboard Entertainment, was helping out at and converse, pub tables are plentiful. the tie-dye station. Summarizing the event, On Saturday, August 23, the annual REC she said, “this event was a great success and Night was held in honor and celebration of the very popular.” reopening of the newly revamped center.

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Lifestyle By Roy Dixon Crow’s Nest Contributor

Sept 2014

Meeting People is Easy

Dear, Fellow Mariners, I’ve seen too many students staying inside and away from other students. If you want to have more friends or meet more people, this article is for you. I understand this college isn’t the easiest place to meet people, but you have to be willing to open up and embrace the college experience. I am going to try to help you to adapt to campus life and mingle with others in your community. If you want to meet more people and make friends you have to go where the people are. Chances are, you’ll never meet real people if you are stuck in your room. This campus should be full of students interacting and conversing, not hiding from the crowd. If you want your life on campus to be more entertaining you have to reach GOOSE: CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER, PAGE 1 And while we’re all for moments of solitude it doesn’t take a wildlife specialist to quickly infer that our Goose wouldn’t mind having a Maverick around. #TopGunReference. On one hot summer day, a few workers put that theory to the test, persuading the goose to relocate towards the gaggle (flock of geese). He made slow progress at first, hopping, then flying into the middle of the lake. Initally, the other geese paid him little mind, yet once the one-legged goose entered their clique, they all swam away from him. The potential reasons for the one-legged goose’s segregation are endless. No one truly knows why he’s been banned from the flock. It could be that he just has a bad personality. It could be that he’s a jerk of a goose and that’s why others don’t get along with him. Holly Hammer, a senior nursing major, seems to believe otherwise. “I think he’s different, and that’s why the others don’t play with him,” She lamented. “He always seems pretty chill out there, you know; doing his thing.’’ Senior business major, Tyler Barber concurred with Hammer. “I’ve never seen the goose out there, but I guess the other geese don’t hang out with him because he has one leg. “The only one-legged goose I’ve ever seen was at the zoo, so maybe he escaped and came here,” Barber continued. “I’ve heard they have a high rate of animal escapes… just kidding.” Gabby O’Sullivan a junior and American Studies Major chimed in on the topic as well. “I think one-legged birds are the best! It’s just better than getting around on two feet,” O’Sullivan said. “They make me think of home. I see a lot of one-legged seagulls in Perth, Australia where I’m from.”

out and talk to others. If you want your campus-life to be more enjoyable, take advantage of the many events held at this school, it is potentially a very valuable resource. Every event is a way to meet interesting people and broaden your horizons. I know of other Mariners who changed their mind about our campus once they attended the CoffeeHouse event hosted by Overboard Entertainment last semester. It opened the door to meeting new people and chatting about a number of different topics with the added plus of enjoying free coffee. In order to make your stay here on campus more enjoyable you should find others who are similar to you. A big mistake I made was allowing myself to believe that I was the only one with my interests on campus. It can be as simple as talking to your roommates and classmates, these are honestly the easiest people to talk to and they can be your closest friends at CCGA. Meeting people can be difficult so the easiest people to connect with are the ones closest to you.

Once you begin making friends with roommates and others you can branch out and make friends with the people they know. Even if you are a loner who does not like meeting new people it helps to have someone you can depend on. There are so many ways to meet people on campus, you could sit at a new table at lunch, spend time at the SAC even chat at the Lighthouse bookstore. Whatever you do you should embrace the life around you. College is about making connections with people and experiencing new things. Bridging the gap between yourself and others can be a difficult task, but you should not allow that to push you away. Never give up trying to reach out to new people. Don’t waste your college life caged inside, go out and congregate with a variety of people. What helped me connect with others is when I first opened up to them. The social webs you are able to spin are limitless. You never know if your next friend is just as shy as you are.

No one knows for sure what exactly happened to the goose’s leg. Some suggest he got in a fight with a dog. Others suspect the leg is now in the belly of a snapping turtle. Whatever the case may be, the unpaid and unofficial mascot is here to stay until he migrates. Hopefully, by then he will have made peace with the rest of the flock or vice versa.

Geese fly in V-formations and the energy saved during during group flight can be up to 50 percent. Let us hope that he reads this article and is encouraged to hobble through another day. If you happen to see the goose out and about, shoot The Crow’s Nest a picture of him via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with the hashtag “#1leggedgoose”.

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PERFECT: CONTINUED FROM SPORTS COVER, PAGE16 Amanda Kline, a 6-foot middleconference. Junior Kara Neisen from Bloomington, Ill. and senior blocker out of Coral Springs, Fla., have an understanding of what Holly Hammer from Downs, Ill. both stand at 5-foot-10 and are two coach Huebner expects of them. In eight games Shannon has of the top hitters in the league. nine block assists with two solo Last season, Neisen was firstblocks and Kline has seven block team all-conference and led the assists with two solo blocks of her team with 458 kills. Through own. September 2, Neisen leads her Junior Emma Anderson, a 5-11 team with 76 kills, while Hammer outside-hitter from Lincoln, Ill., posted 17. transferred to Coastal Georgia “I think the hitters as a whole from Lincoln College during the have improved so much on attacking out of system and always off-season and has quickly made finding a way to terminate the ball her mark as a Mariner. Anderson, who started her collegiate career no matter what.” said sophomore at NCAA Division I Southern outside-hitter Rachel Amundson. Illinois University-Edwardsville, Sophomore Allie Shannon, a has accumulated 70 kills in only 6-foot-2 middle-blocker from 24 sets played this season. Champaign, Ill., and senior Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando

“We have such amazing young talent, determination, and an unbreakable bond,” said Amundson, “We play with a purpose and communicate with a purpose.” Time will tell whether or not the Mariners have enough talent and determination to accomplish their goals. With the tough stretch of the season ahead of them, the “unbreakable bond” is sure to be tested. The Mariners play at home in the Coffin Gym on Sept. 12 and 13, at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively. For more info on Mariner Athletics programs please visit www.coastalgeorgiasports.com.

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Beach Golf: Coastal’s Pastime By Jackson Landow Staff Writer

Maybe you want to celebrate an academic accomplishment. Maybe you have been working extraordinarily hard at school recently and want to take a day off to relax. Maybe you have friends or family that have come into town and want to do something fun together We, as CCGA students, have an option for something to do in our free time that no other college students in Georgia enjoy: going to the beach! While the idea of “going to the beach” sounds fun in theory, one may find themselves challenged to come up with activities upon arrival. Splashing around in the water and tossing the football can only be entertaining for so long. There must be other less tried, less cliché activities, right? Right. Beach golf is the perfect game for those of you who have grown tired of the same old worn out beach games.

The game is very popular, and those of us who’ve put our toes in the sand during our time at Coastal have probably seeing fellow beach goers playing. If you are a freshman, a new student at CCGA, or just somebody who has have never made it to the beach yet, you will definitely encounter this game sooner or later. Beach golf doesn’t require much equipment, which is what makes it so great. Two golf balls are the only necessary items. The basic idea of the game is equally simple: two players stand about fifteen feet apart, and each player digs a hole at their feet, about the size of a golf hole on a putting green. Each player gets two tries to roll the golf ball into the opposite hole. Sounds simple, but what are the rules? During the summer, I was a lifeguard at East Beach on St. Simons Island, and witnessed many variations of beach golf. The classic version: Every time a player rolls the golf ball into the opposing hole, that player gets one point. Games are generally played to 11 points (or another

double-digit odd number), and a player must win by two. A creative and effective variation of the classic version is to build a small wall of sand around the back side of the hole, similar to a back board on a basketball hoop. This way, if the ball is rolled too hard or off to the side, the wall guides the ball into the hole. Playing with the sand wall expedites and simplifies the game, as it can be quite difficult to get the ball in the precise target. Beach golf is also commonly played on teams. There are two players per team, and both players on each team rolls the ball one time per possession. All variations of beach golf can be played with teams. Advanced players will often place objects between the two holes, forcing the players to navigate the ball around obstacles. Players have been known to us empty soda cans or beach chairs. Occasionally, players will build elaborate sandcastles on the playing field. Some castles even have a tunnel going through the middle, leading

directly towards the other team’s hole. The obstacles make the game more challenging, since players have to maneuver the ball around such objects (the beach is steep in some parts, so this is quite possible). The most complex variation is a little bit different. Instead of one hole, there are three, all lined up next to one another. Behind those three holes, there is a small ditch that is the length of five golf balls. The best way to play this version is to assign each of the smaller holes a three point value instead of one, and to give the ditch a one point value. If a player misses the smaller holes, the ball will almost certainly roll into the ditch. This version has much more frequent scoring, and most games are played to 21. Now that you know all of the rules, and the basic idea of beach golf, you’ll never have an excuse to be bored at the beach again. So go on out and get rolling Coastal! Have a unique beach game? Tell us about it on Twitter @ccga_crowsnest.

Coach Profile: Jonathon Barbaree By C. Garrett Dutton Sports Editor

Favorite professional basketball player: Michael Jordan, He is still the best to have ever played. Greatest accomplishment as a coach: To see my players With the new school year comes graduate. change for the women’s basketball Dream job besides basketball: A bullpen catcher for the program. Jonathon Barbaree was recently named head coach for the Lady Atlanta Braves or a caddie on the PGA Tour. Favorite vacation spot: Any beach, I love just being out Mariners. Barbaree replaces former coach Betsy Harris who guided there relaxing or playing in beach volleyball tournaments. the Mariners to three straight winning seasons and a 68-27 Hobbies: Playing beach volleyball, golf, and working on projects around the house. overall record in the program’s first three years. Barbaree has big shoes to fill but comes to Coastal with a Bad Habits: Drinking too many sodas. I’m not a coffee wealth of experience as an assistant coach at Georgia State drinker so I get my caffeine fix by drinking diet sodas. Most memorable game as a coach: I have two really. I University among other stops.The Crow’s Nest recently had to a chance to be a head coach for two games when I caught up with Barbaree to see what makes him tick. was at Furman while the head coach was not available. My first game we won in overtime and my second game we Hometown: Conyers, Ga. won and it was on CSS sports network. Education: Undergraduate in Business Administration, Favorite quotes: “If you think practice is boring, try Master’s in Health and Physical Education, both from sitting on the bench,” and “If I can Take it, I can Make it!” Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Season expectations: I’m really excited about the year. Why you chose CCGA: It was just the perfect fit. It reminded me a lot of where I went to school and started my Our girls are working hard to prepare for the season. We have 3 players returning from last season team, and 5 new career. From the Administration to the Student Athletes, it players to add to the mix. Each of them brings something just felt right. exciting and dynamic to our team. I’m looking for us to Why you were chosen as the Head Coach: (You would have a solid season. have to ask the AD) but I hope it was because they also felt that I was the right fit. Also that I brought the positive energy that they were looking for to continue to build this program.

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Start Perfect By C. Garrett Dutton Sports Editor The College of Coastal Georgia women’s volleyball team is back in action and undefeated through Sept. 6. The Mariners (10-0) have won 30 out of their first 33 sets to begin the season; a streak that began in an appearance at the Volley in the Mountains tournament hosted by Montreat (N.C) College, August 22- 23. After the two-day, four-game weekend the Mariners emerged perfect 4-0. Coming off their dominate performance in N.C., the Mariners gathered momentum and unleashed it when they hosted the Mariner Invitational, August 29-30. The host team handily dispatched defeat to both Brenau University and Marygrove College on the first day. On Day 2, the Mariners went on to beat an always tough opponent in Faulkner University 3-1 and then finished out the tourney with a 3-0 triumph against Webber International. Although the season has just begun, The Mariners hope of becoming the Southern States Athletic Conference champions. They received the one and only guaranteed berth to the national tournament propelling the team closer towards their goal. “The word ‘nationals’ gets mentioned in our gym almost daily,” said head coach Jeff Huebner referring to the NAIA postseason tournament. “We’ve been underdogs in the past, but now there are high expectations.” Those high expectations aren’t being set just by the program. The SSAC preseason coaches’ poll had Coastal

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and University of Mobile tied for the No. 1 ranking. This level of expectations could seem somewhat intimidating for some players, especially to underclassmen. But the team’s freshmen, like Maddie Bounds, a 5-foot-11 middle-blocker from Fairbury, Ill., have put those thoughts to rest. “I think I’ve gotten quicker with transitioning to college ball due to the help of my setter Cayley Meiners,” Bounds said in a recent interview. “She sets such a consistent ball; it makes it easy to adjust to the pace.”

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Meiners, a 5-foot-8 sophomore setter out of Mackinaw, Ill., will have to play a pivotal roll this season if the Mariners are to continue their run. Last season Meiners was the SSAC Freshmen of the Year and was named firstteam all-conference after posting a school- record of 1,204 assists. In 2014, Meiners has posted a 13 percent per set assist record. The Mariners also have a several other players who have proven they have what it takes to compete in this SEE PERFECT PAGE 14

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