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Student opinion varies on the quality and content of the various offerings The Mariner’s Galley provides for College of Coastal Georgia. The Crow’s Nest interviewed a cross section of students during various dining hours on what their take on their dining experience within The Mariner’s Galley has been. “The menu options are fair and balanced,” said Business major Lane Silva. “The staff does an excellent job with keeping the options well rounded, considering the menu never repeats itself. Most days, the options are spot on, and fewer days they are questionable. The food consistently stays within the B range as far as rating systems are concerned.” “I think the staff is extraordinarily kind and friendly. The menu options definitely suit student dietary needs for the most part,” Business major Chris Humphry added to Silva’s statement. On the other side of the spectrum, student Matt Vey begs to differ. “They have this uncanny ability to somehow manage ruining some of the simplest menu items,” Vey said “They could ruin the easiest dishes without much effort. “They made a grilled cheese including Granny-Smith Apples within. Why? It tasted like wood pulp,” Vey lamented. “The first few stations in the queue are too eclectic
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for most students, but at the heart of the cafeteria rests the salad and pizza bars. Within this heart, it is impossible for any chef or cook to commit any evil.” Psychology major Andrej Tomic agrees with Vey’s sentiments. “You arrive in the dining hall and are greeted by friendly and seemingly accommodating staff, but one constant is that the food is always lacking on the weekends. It looks like half of what is made is barely even touched. “All in all, we are all dealing with our preconceived school cafeteria experiences,” Tomic continued. “[Chartwells] does the best they can, but many aspects can be improved upon.” One major area for improvement students have voiced concerns about is the restroom situation.( See article Cafeteria Design Flaw) Students must leave the dining hall before reaching their place of refuge. Problems arise with this fact given that all students must check in with a front desk agent before proceeding into the dining hall. No payment, no go. Daniel “Sunshine” Rush remarks with a wink and nod cloaked in a air of facetiousness, “The Mariners Galley is the third best option on campus. It is great.” Simultaneously, nearby diner sophomore Alyssa Keeve nods her head in agreement as she removes a fruit fly from her beverage. Rush acknowledges this moment, and adds, “The silverware and cups are continually caked in what is considered gnarly.” “I feel the main issue outside of food quality and presentation is how chaotic the
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lines can get during dining rush hours,” said American Studies major Bryan Merritt. “Students constantly cut one another off, and there is a complete lack of order,” Merrit continued. The dichotomy of opinions comprise a sliding scale balanced between negative and positive. Students offer testimony, but hardly any solutions. When options are varied and numerous, it is easier to get caught up in the minutia of testimonies and opinion rather than activate the brain capacity we all use while sitting through our classes.
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Secretary of Student Government and Business administration Major Kristopher Harper serves as a master conduit of Mariner vox populi , providing the most spot on information for the Mariner’s voice on campus considering his position within Student Affairs. “The resounding feeling of Mariners regarding the cafeteria experience is that food quality is good as a whole,” Harper said. “Yet, one concern many students voice is the lack of a well-rounded menu that includes those students with dietary restrictions; i.e. gluten-free or vegetarian
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All reports are provided by the College of Coastal Georgia Police Department. October 1 - Officers received a complaint of possible vandalism of a vehicle in the Main Lot. Review of surveillance video indicated no criminal activity.
September 29 - Campus police officers made multiple attempts to serve an arrest warrant for a student residing in Lakeside Village. The student was later arrested on a traffic stop, out of town. September 30 - Officers responded to a vehicle fire in the Coffin Lot. The incident was turned over to the Brunswick Fire Department. No students were reported injured in the indicent.
October 1 - Officers responded to Magnolia Park to assist Brunswick and Glynn County Police in apprehending a fleeing burglary suspect. October 2 - A resident’s bicycle was reported stolen from Lakeside Village. October 3 - A student reported that graffiti had been written on his vehicle’s windshield and windows. October 5 - A Lakeside resident complained that someone had
moved his motorcycle to another parking space, and that another resident’s bicycle was stolen from Lakeside Village. While the motorcycle was determined to be a prank, the bicycle was not recovered. October 8 - Officers responded to Wayne County and took custody of a suspect wanted in connection to multiple thefts inside the Campus Center. October 15 - Officers recovered alcohol and marijuana from a room in Coastal Place Apartments. October 19 - Officers patrolled the 3700 block of Altama Ave. following a weapons offense at the night club adjacent to the college.
September-October: On various occasions, officers banned a total of five individuals from returning to Lakeside Village and/or Coastal Place Apartments, in response to various offenses.
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Campus Alert: In recent months, the campus has experienced a spree of bicycle thefts. While some of the thefts were caught on video, the suspects were children from the local community and have not been identified. We encourage you to ensure that your bicycles are properly locked to the provided bicycle racks throughout the campus and Lakeside Village. If you see any suspicious individuals on campus, please call Campus Police at 912-258-3133.
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Does the Early Bird Really Get the Worm?
By Nichole Herrin Crow’s Nest Contributor
Everyone has been there at some point; when the class you need is only offered or only fits into your schedule at the 8 AM time slot. You hate to take a class that early because you know you will be a zombie for the day, but you need the class this semester so you bite the bullet and sign up for it anyway. Your relaxing mornings have gone out the window. Despite all factors working against you in the wee hours such as the dreaded commute to class and removal of your worn soul from your warm cocoon, do not abandon hope. Here are some handy tips and tricks to help you make it through the semester without losing your mind and contributing to the downfall of your GPA. As much as you or your roommates may hate the ruckus, having multiple alarms in the morning is the way to go. Do not make the common mistake of leaving your alarm on silent. If you are an especially heavy sleeper you may need to invest in a classic twin bell alarm clock to get the job done. Schedule your sleep cycle. As hard as it is to get a good night’s sleep while balancing class, studies, work, and social life it is imperative to your overall health and well being to get rested. You can use a website called sleepyti.me to determine your sleep cycles and get the most restful sleep out of the time you have. If you monitor your cycles, you will fall into REM sleep faster, therefore getting more deep sleep. Go into the light (and away from the Starbucks). Natural sunlight in the morning floods your system with
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the chemicals that reset your body’s internal clock and help regulate your sleep cycle. As much as you love your dark bedroom at night, darkness in the morning can actually be counterintuitive. Ditch Starbucks. While caffeine and sugar can help you feel alive, the best thing to do when you wake up is drink at least one or two glasses of cold water. Throughout the night your body becomes dehydrated and the cold water helps wake your system up and helps pump oxygen to your brain. Going to the gym or any physical activity in the morning can also help get oxygen to the brain and gives you an endorphin and energy boost. Prepare Yourself Ahead of Time. Time spent deciding on an outfit or trying to gather your books and some snacks can waste valuable time in the morning. Save yourself some trouble and decide on your clothes the night before. Simplify your beauty routine down to a few minutes; this is college and you will not be judged for your sweats or messy hair that early in the morning. Last but not least, make friends! As anti-social as you may feel early in the morning, make an effort to talk to and socialize with your classmates. Try and make at least 2 or 3 friends in class. Whether the friendship extends outside of class is up to you, but extra friends never hurt. When the day does come where you ‘accidentally’ sleep in and miss a lecture, you will have someone to fill you in and let you copy his or her notes. A hard as it can be, try and get some sleep every night while monitoring your sleep cycle, be prepared in the morning with alarms and snacks, stay hydrated and stay friendly!
Glynn County Health Department Family Planning and Women’s Services Patients: Our Family Planning Program is changing.
What’s changing?
All patients seeking Family Planning services, including birth control, are asked to bring a photo ID and Family Planning patients over the age of 19 should bring proof of income to their next visit.
We’ve added some low cost fees for services and those fees will be based on income or lack of income.
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What hasn’t changed? The Glynn County Health Department is committed to providing high quality Family Planning services in an atmosphere of caring and respect.
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For more information on what’s new about our Family Planning Program, call the Glynn County Health Department at 912-264-3961 or go to www.gachd.org/glynn.
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Poll: Mariners Opt for Long-Term Love
By Alaric Shearer Crow’s Nest Contributor
Harrison Gleaton is taking the same approach to relationships as many college students. “I am single right now but I’m playing the field,” said Gleaton, a sophomore. “I’m not completely looking for it, but when it comes my way I’ll take advantage of the opportunity.” At some point in their college career, most students will find themselves involved in a commitment with another person, either just simply platonic or something much more. But how can anyone define what a relationship in college really is? The latest poll by The Crow’s Nest sought to understand how Coastal Georgia students view relationships in college. Approximately 56 percent said they were in or looking for a long term relationship: 33 percent of people voted that a long term relationship was more suitable for them while ‘looking for a wifey’ was close second with a 23 percent. The other options – ‘love them and leave them,’ ‘ain’t nobody got time for that’ and seasonal – came in at 11, 9 and 5 percent, respectively. Gleaton said after eighth grade he didn’t see the point in searching for a significant other, but it didn’t stop him from believing in a solid relationship. Gleaton said relationships have their ups and downs and it does require work to make the other person happy. Iris Bencomo, a freshman, believes there are significant lifestyle changes that single people must make when they enter relationships. If people aren’t willing to change it can be a big problem. The best way to settle any disagreements is through compromise. “You learn about yourself and what you like in a person,” said Bencomo. She said that she is not the type of person to enter a relationship expecting a long-term commitment.
One couple that has experienced the ups and downs of relationships is Quanesha Wimes and Kaleem Moolenaar, who have been together for over a year now. Both Wimes and Moolenaar said they had to learn the ropes of maintaining good relationship and how to make the other feel as though they are needed. “Trust is a big thing and a lack of that can really ruin a relationship,” said Wimes and Moolenaar. Even though many people love the idea of a long term relationship there are some who do not. Courtney Kilpatrick, a freshman, said she’s “just focusing on college and not on relationships.” However, that doesn’t mean she can’t learn from the experiences of others. “My friends who are in relationships always ask me for relationship advice and 99 percent of the time I’m usually right about it.” One thing that Kilpatrick has learned from her friends’ flings is the importance of time management. She’s seen people forget who their friends are and devote all of their free time to the person they’re with, even if they’ve just started dating. Making time for lovers and friends is critical, she said. It is commonly said that people around you have been known to affect a relationship’s outcome. Listening to opinions can make you think and doubt the person you’re with because your friends could not like who they are or what they do. “There is drama in a lot of relationships because people tend to get in your business even though they aren’t supposed to,” said Kilpatrick. Along those same lines, Wimes and Moolenaar offered a great piece of advice: “Never listen to other people’s opinions.” Want to share you opinions on love and relationships? Connect with us on Twitter, @ccga_crowsnest, with the hashtag #lovencollege.
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Haunted Hangouts
As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, a fog of horror and suspense cloaks the nation in darkness, seizing the psyche of college students, forcing them to seek out phantasmagorical and ghastly occurrences. Unfortunately, you may be clueless as where to cure yourself of this dreadful tick we all become afflicted with annually. No need to fear, The Crow’s Nest is here. We went out and traveled to the spookiest hotspots within the area, and rated the ones we found worthy according to how creepy we believe them to be. So grab the crew, pile into the Mystery Machine and live out your very own supernatural adventure.
Zombie Farms - Winterville, GA
Your Zombie Farm journey begins in an ominous shed where you are left to learn about the horrifying history of the farm. You then make your way through dark trails infested with the living dead and other unexpected and unwelcoming visitors. After surviving this treacherous excursion, a bonfire awaits you with fire side ghost stories told by a local storyteller and the comfort of roasting marshmallows to calm your nervous soul.
Haunt Nights- Jacksonville, FL
Featuring Cirque du Slay, Apocalypse 3D, The Backwoods, and Zombie Attack Laser Tag, Haunt Nights is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night with a group of friends. My personal favorite is Apocalypse 3D, which includes a gargantuan black light maze. You must navigate the maze whilst wearing 3D glasses, making your experience as equally surreal as it is difficult.
NEtherworld- Atlanta, GA
Though it may be a few hours away, Netherworld is well worth the drive. Known as the 3rd scariest haunted attraction in the nation, it definitely lives up to its title. With 13 years of experience with scaring folks, this place knows exactly how to get you to run out of your socks. Known for its custom movie quality special effects, amazing actors, unique themes, and extremely detailed sets, Netherworld proves itself to be the icing on the cake for anyone looking to making this Halloween a scary one.
Pink Chapel- North end of St.Simons Island, GA
This little chapel has a big story behind it. Known for its pink color, which is said to have been caused by the blood of beaten slaves and sacrificial worship, much paranormal activity has been reported. Haunted or not, one’s imagination can get the best and worst of themselves in this quintessentially Southern Gothic atmosphere.
Last Ride Ghost Tour- Brunswick, GA
Brunswick is full of old horror stories filled with unsolved murders, death, unrequited love and haunted happenings to match. Last Ride Ghost Tours knows all about them. Take a ride in the company hearse and listen the local story teller explain things about this town that you would have never imagined.
Oak Grove Cemetery- St. Mary’s, GA
St. Mary’s is known as one of the most haunted places in America. Oak Grove Cemetery is one of the reasons why. With gravestones dating back to 1788, do not be too surprised if you have a supernatural experience. While visiting at night, bring a flashlight and know where you are going, else you will be dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight. Pages Pages designed designed by: by: Alvin Fernando
Above: Our Lifestyle Reporter Loren Jolley on assignment at Netherworld in Atlanta. Below: Graveyards can be spooky even in the daytime, especially when the graves’ seals are cracked. (photo Drew C. Miller, The Crow’s Nest)
Lifestyle THE DISH: CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER options. “Aside from problems within the menu, students would definitely like to see better hours during the holiday seasons. Not all students go home and stay within the dorms,” he added. “They should have the option of utilizing the Mariners Galley while away from their families.” Through the course of these interviews, solutions arrived. The Mariner’s Galley website offers daily menus and a calorie intake calculator for each menu item. This way each student is able to plan and maintain their own caloric schedule whilst dealing with the matched perils and epiphanies of their studies. Students can monitor www.dineoncampus. com/ccga/ and the daily menus offered to plan their meals. Planning food intake is just as crucial as planning studies and sleep schedules. Harper noted that the Mariners App does not have the full functionality in regard to menu accessibility. Until that problem is addressed, students will have better luck going to the actual website. With these varied student opinions some
facts remain. Chartwells employees are providing breakfast, lunch and dinner for thousands of students daily. Whereas the food options are numerous, the quality certainly will not match that of your mother’s home cooking given she is cooking for just a few people. Chartwells provides an area under CCGA’s Mariners Galley website for student feedback. Students can utilize this feature to voice their opinions and recommendations for the school cafeteria. Broaden your horizons. Opt for the road less traveled. When confronted with typical fare, try the shorter lines in the serving area. You may discover culinary gold. College is all about broadening your horizons. Your pallet should be expanded as well. Nothing on the menu that you like at the Mariner’s Galley? Use you Mariner Access Card at the Dockside Deli at either the Brunswick or Camden campuses. Continue the conversation on social media. Tweet us with questions, comments, and concerns @ccga_crowsnest using hastag #marinersgalley.
Located in Campus Center, The Mariners Galley serves thousands of meals throughout the week for students, faculty and staff. (Photograph by Alyssa Keeve, The Crow’s Nest)
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Galley’s lack of restroom still an issue for students By Shane Condit Crow’s Nest Contributor While sitting in the Mariners Galley, students and faculty can enjoy many various food items that make up a balanced diet. One day as I indulged in my meal at the cafeteria, it hits me like a ton of bricks; I have to go to the bathroom! Scrambling around looking for the nearest restroom, I realize that I have to leave the cafeteria and run down the hall to make it to the bathroom on time. I did not think about telling the attendant at the front counter that I was going to the bathroom, because I had to go so bad. The employees working the front counter were busy helping the line of Mariners that extended out the door. Even if I were to let the front desk attendants know I was leaving, how were they supposed to remember me with all the other faces they see coming and going at once? Upon my return from the restroom, I was asked by the front desk agent at for my Mariners Access Card again. I explained that I already swiped my card for lunch. I had to go to the bathroom so badly, I just ran out since she looked so busy. Luckily, she believed my plea and let me back in to finish my lunch. However, she could have easily denied my reentry. In this case, the cafeteria employees would only be doing their job, correct? This leads me to a serious question. Why are there no bathrooms in the cafeteria? Somehow this crucially important feature slipped through the cracks during the designing of the new facility, and no bathrooms were added to the floor plan. A new construction project to add bathrooms to the cafeteria may not be feasible at the
current time, but what if the Mariners Galley were to put a system into place to help lessen the confusion for students and faculty, who need to leave the cafeteria to use the restrooms? Something as simple as handing out hall passes for students to take when they need to use the bathroom could be put into effect. To ensure students do not walk away with the hall passes and or abuse the system, the MAC cards or a personal ID card could be used as collateral in exchange for the hall pass. Carrying out a basic plan would result in less confusion between employees and students about who have already swiped their MAC card or paid. “I think a hall pass for the bathrooms is a great idea. It would not only lessen the confusion about who has already paid for lunch, but it would also be an insurance policy of sorts for the employees doing their jobs” said Julia Shannon, a 2013 graduate of Coastal College of Georgia. Mariner Brianna James says “There are times when I am eating in the cafeteria that I realize that I have to use the restroom, and I will rush to eat my lunch so that I can leave to go use the bathroom.” No one should have to rush to eat their food or even painstakingly wait to use the bathroom. Both of these issues could be health concerns. A simple and short term solution to all of these dilemmas would be to develop a system that allows those dining in the Mariner Galley an efficient way to go in and out of the facility without the confusion of having to pay. Continue the conversation on social media. Tweet us with your feedback @ CCGA_CrowsNest.
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We sent our photographer Alyssa Keeve outside of The Crows Nest’s office and onto CCGA’s real-estate to find the coolest, most tranquil spots where students can kick back and relax. Here’s a few of the gems she captured from the lens of her DSLR camera: (1) the renovated Andrews Center patio, (2) student hammocking lakeside, (3 & 4) the second floor terrace of the Campus Center, (5) the view from the reconstructed dock of the campus lake.
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Converge: A Growing Community
By P.J. Zucco Crow’s Nest Contributor
If you have walked around the college, had classes late on Monday nights or been on social media at all, than most likely you have seen signs or posts about Converge. While some of you might know exactly what Converge is, hopefully this article will be informative to those who are maybe still wondering. And even if you think you know what it is, you might still ask yourself, “What do they mean by a growing ‘community’?” I had the exciting opportunity to sit down with the head of Converge, Madhur Dey, and talk about this growing group, what it stands for and exactly what he means by developing community. In 2010, College of Coastal Georgia noticed the need for a strong student life presence on campus. When The Gathering Place, a community-based student leadership development organization saw this opportunity arise, the people in charge jumped on it. When asked how it all started, Madhur said, “In our conversations with former President Hepburn, The Gathering Place realized that there was a big need to provide a place where students can grow in understanding of their faith life. In Fall 2010, in our partnership with CCGA and the local churches, The Gathering Place was able to launch Converge.” This was the first step of a significant journey here at CCGA, not just for The Gathering Place, but for all who chose to attend Converge. This first step was focused on the basis of community. “When we think about the community that is represented at Converge, two words come to mind: Diversity and Unity,” Madhur explained. “We believe our community is consisted of students who come from different areas, backgrounds and have different stories and talents. As diverse as the community is, it is also very unified. All of the students who are connected to Converge are on a journey to understand their identity and purpose in life.” In just a short time, Converge has seen much growth and transformation. “Since Converge’s launch in 2010, we have seen some incredible growth,” Dey said. “Converge has tripled in its size and is reaching more than 1,000 students through different types of programs throughout the year.” While the organization reach is significant, Dey said positive growth it’s not just about the numbers. “I think this may come as a surprise to many people, but for us the significant growth in numbers
is not the win,” Dey said. “We don’t want the people to get the wrong idea - of course we would love to continue to see more students get connected to this great community. But our win is to see the students who attend Converge become the pioneers, the leaders and the trend setters on this campus, this community and, ultimately, this world.” The more development Dey sees in an individual, the more he enjoys what is happening at Converge. “Our vision is to see students develop a healthy and clear understanding of who they are as people so that they can live into the purpose of being leaders of their communities. We hope to accomplish this vision by providing spaces for students to discuss and learn about their faith life, develop their character by serving their community and give the students opportunities to lead their peers and students in the local middle and high schools.” One of the many stories which demonstrates the successful implementation of the program’s principles is the story of Kari Butler, current Student Goverment Association president. Butler explained how Converge helped her in her college life and also fueled her to be where she is now. “Converge has been a different experience for me each year,” she said. “I found my home within Converge as a freshman, developing my main group of friends through the provided activities that Converge hosted. From scavenger hunts and seeing ‘The Lion King’ in 3D and flying kites afterwards, to participating in Kids’ Block Parties and mission trips. I got to grow in those relationships on more than just the Monday nights.” As Butler continued her college life, she pressed forward and grew in Converge but also developed herself as a leader. “As a sophomore, I was a co-leader for the Community Outreach branch of Converge. It gave me a great opportunity in planning and organizing events,
as well as the ability to learn more about others within our community,” she said. These experiences helped her to build herself and get her where she is today. “I began on the Converge leadership team and being a student employee on campus. Both of those opportunities led me to become founding president of a student organization, Rotaract, as well as an SGA senator,” Bulter reflected. “Now as president of the Student Government Association, I can safely say that Converge had an influence in my becoming a better leader and hope that it has done the same for others.” Throughout this article you may have been thinking that this all sounded nice, but what if you are, not as far along on your spiritual walk as others or not the same denomination as other people? If you have been thinking that, Dey and Butler both agreed Converge is welcoming, no matter what. “Students from all backgrounds are welcome at Converge, which means there are no requirements, restrictions or standards for any student to come experience this great community we call Converge,” Dey explained. This year, the group moved its meetings from the Student Activity Warehouse to the Stembler Theatre every week on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Dey extends and open invitation to upcoming local events Converge is heading. “We have a great ongoing outreach program on Saturdays to the kids who live in the downtown Brunswick Area called the Good News Club. If anyone is interested in becoming part of the volunteer team, they can email us at converge@thegp. org. Also on Monday, October 20th at 7pm in the Stembler Theatre, we are bringing in some incredible spoken word artists in our continued efforts to educate and mobilize students to fight the social injustice of Modern Day Slavery. Micah Bournes will be our keynote speaker/artist. Hope everyone can come!” Email us: crowsnest@ccga.edu
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Students Assist on Service Day By Amy Blackmon Crow’s Nest Contributor
There is no better feeling than seeing something through to completion, especially when you are in the business of helping people. In the field of human services our mission is simple, we want to serve our communities in whatever capacity we can. In partnership with United Way of Coastal Georgia, Dr. Kimberly Kinsey Mannahan’s Introduction to Human Services class participated in United Way’s annual Days of Caring Campaign at Camp Tolochee on September 11 and 12. Our class chose to volunteer as a group on Friday and when we arrived the whole place was buzzing like a beehive. Volnteers from twere working on various aspects of the camp from redesigning the landscape, painting, cleaning, and setting up a new retail store, and much more. Other volunteer from the College included the women’s basketball team and students organized by CCGA Serves.
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Most of the members of our group worked to clear the underbrush surrounding the new hammock camping area to improve airflow off the marsh into the area. When we arrived, the area looked very similar to a forest with few signs that it was meant to be a gathering place other than the huge telephone poles installed in a circle to hold the hammocks. The day was scorching hot, and many of us were not prepared for the amount of hard labor we needed to provide. We spent the morning and early afternoon ripping weeds out of the ground, clearing out debris, and pruning trees. Everyone really enjoyed using the chainsaws! We left bruised, scratched, sweaty, and sore, but more importantly, we left feeling incredibly proud and satisfied. Within one morning our group had not only made the campsite usable, but beautiful as well. It is incredibly gratifying to know that we helped make a positive change in our community and the state of Georgia, one that Boy Scout groups from 16 different counties will be able to enjoy for many years to come.
Above: volunteers were all smiles when the day began. Below left: Samantha Barwick shows of her cutting skills as she trims a palmetto bush. Below right: Basketball players Janne Tullius and Obie Foreman pause for a photo opportunity during the sweltering September afternoon. (Photos provided by Amy Blackmon)
one fish two fish Bull Redfish Season is in Full Swing It would be pretty far-fetched to assume a Coastal student would dish out any money to pay for a guide to take them out on a boat to fish anywhere in Glynn County Most of us college students will be lucky enough to go get an All-Star Special at WaffleHouse this week. However, if you know what you are doing, you don’t have to hire a guide to go catch redfish. The following three spots are hotbeds for great fishing.
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1. St. Simons Pier You probably haven’t heard of people catching bull redfish off our pier, but it happens all through the fall season. The best time to catch bull redfish at this spot is during an incoming tide. The best place to do so is at the very end of the pier using live or cut mullet as a lure. Cast out to the corners of the pier, but watch out for the underwater cable that runs parallel to the top of the pier, you do not want to get snagged. 2. Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island In order for you to catch massive redfish in this spot, you need to be there at the onset of low tide. You will need to scan the area for major troughs or cuts, because this will be the place reds will hold when the tide rises. As the ides rises, use 6-8oz weights to get your cut mullet to the bottom and cast into these areas. If you arrive after low tide, look for areas where fast water meets much slower water and cast into the fast water. 3. Sea Island’s Retreat Park your car at the very end of Virginia Road on St. Simons Island. Proceed down the beach by the pier at low tide. Next, walk onto the beach right by the pier at low tide. Walk to the end of the beach past the golf course on the sandbar before you take a right and start heading toward the causeway. At incoming tide, walk out onto the pointy sandbar and cast perpendicular to it. Beware, it gets very deep there. Bull redfish hold up in those spots due to a large abundance of bait that are being pushed in on an incoming tide. Again use live mullet on the bottom. For instructions on the best way to rig your spinning rod outfit, go to the St. Simons Bait & Tackle and they will gladly show you everything you need to know. Good luck and go rip some lips!
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College Probs: There’s Apps for Those By Alvin Fernando Let us be honest; does this sound like a typical you on a typical morning? Nearly every class is spent with your Copy Editor mobile device tucked in your hand, behind one of the legs of your desk, out of the view of your lecturing professor.
What if I were to tell you that wasting your battery life on Tinder could be replaced with something more productive than meaningless conversations with guys/girls who proofread their bios 98 times. Mind blown, huh? Do not fool yourself into thinking that the intellectual vibe of college will not latch onto your system and insist you continue the trends you have adopted for the past four-plus years. You only have a short amount of time left, so you might as well use your phone to your advantage, not your demise. Here are some apps to help you get through your college career.
The CCGA Mariner’s App This one is a no-brainer. Since you go to college here, you might as well use the app. It is quicker than pulling up your browser and searching for all the stuff that actually matters to you as a student on the school website anyway.
Google Drive Group projects? Say no more. Google has done a great thing by creating a system where you can collaborate with others quickly and efficiently. One of the main perks is having the capability of sharing large files and viewing them online.
The Duolingo app Who has money to go out and buy The Rosetta Stone? This app helps you underclassmen translate those F’s into A’s. Just kidding, but what it will help you conjugate and formulate vocabularyin other foreign languages. Handy for those of you who slept through your highschool Spanish class and are now clueless in college.
The Dictionary app Get into the habit of looking up words you are unsure about. There is nothing that showcases your appaling nescience to your teachers more than using a word incorrectly while trying to sound smart. Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando
Evernote Taking notes has never been easier. This app is going to help you thrive as a student. Your years of texting can be put to use as you quickly create little notes and reminders for classes or ideas for papers. This thing is a life-saver.
The Chegg app Just in case The Lighthouse bookstore sold all their copies of your needed textbook, Chegg is here to help. You can scan your textbook’s barcode and it will find it in their database for a reasonable price to rent or buy. Even if you do get your reading material from the bookstore, it is a good idea to price check around to get the best deal.
MYFItnesspal app It can be difficult juggling papers, the access to unlimited food in the Mariners Galley, and sustaining a healthy social life. That is why we need a little extra help sometimes. Your overall wellness and health should be a high priority. This app helps you maintain a well-balanced diet by providing helpful visuals of what you’re eating and what you’re not.
The Tinder App Okay, I know what you are thinking, this guy literally just tried to get away with bashing on my Tinder profile and now he wants to encourage me to use it again? Well, yes and no. College can be more than what you expect if you just open yourself up to meeting new people and forming new relationships. Hilariously, a smartphone app like Tinder can help you do that. Just make sure that you are not gradually developing carpal tunnel syndrome from swiping left and right during your classes all day.
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Sports
Coastal Closer to Final Mascot
By Jay Landow Sports Staff Writer
Coastal Georgia has been a fouryear institution of higher education for nearly six years now, and in that time the College’s athletics program has seen
historic success. The women’s basketball team played in the NAIA tournament a couple of years back. The men’s golf team won the NAIA Championship in the spring of 2014. Right now our volleyball team is one of the top 25 programs in the nation. Coastal is steadily becoming a recognizable name in the world of college sports. However, the College still has some ground to cover before becoming a stereotypical sports school. This year, Coastal Georgia has taken one more step in its evolution as a four-year college as it works to finalize a mascot to represent our institution. Just last month a poll went out across campus asking students, faculty, staff and friends of the college to weigh in on their preference for a mascot. The two options were a pelican and an aged, bearded sailor. According to John Cornell, the College’s director of marketing and public relations, the sailor was the top choice among all the constituent groups securing 53-54 percent of the votes compared to 46-47 percent for the pelican. “Voting was really consistent across all groups,” Cornell said. “Now we’ll work with a student committee to develop a
Legendary artist Jack Davis provided rough sketches of potential CCGA mascots. In recent voting, the Mariner man beat out the pelican, 53 percent to 47 percent. The preliminary costume renderings will now be modeled after the sketch, and a student committee will determine the final design, name and characteristics of the mascot. Pages designed by: Alvin Fernando
final design.” Dr. Jason Umfress, vice president for student affairs, said a committee of six students has been selected to provide input throughout the final stages of the process. “What an awesome opportunity to be a part of such an important campus tradition,” Umfress said. “Developing the Mariner mascot will be one of those things that will define this student body in the College’s history.” Let’s evaluate the role of a mascot. Mascot’s give a face to a sports team. Countless professional, collegiate and high school athletic teams have mascots who represent them at games and public appearances. The best draw the attention of fans and opponents alike and make the given team, program or school easily recognizable. Mascots give energy to the crowd, performing acrobatic or comedic stunts to keep them interested and help raise the excitement levels at sporting events. The actions of the mascot influence the morale of the athletes and fans. Soon, Coastal will have one of its own. It did not happen quickly, as Coastal has been in the process of creating a mascot for at least two years. First, a group of staff members, faculty, and students formed a committee to collaborate on options for the mascot. Athletic director Dr. William “Bee” Carlton told The Crow’s Nest that, initially, potential options for the mascot included a mariner, pelican, turtle, and mythological aquatic god such as Neptune
or Poseidon, among others. Renderings of several versions were created. Eventually, the committee decided on a rough sketch of either a mariner or a pelican as the two with the best chance to represent our school. Once that decision was made, the two options were sent to the president’s cabinet for approval. After the pelican and the mariner were approved by the president’s cabinet, and then sent on to the campus for final selection. Now that we have picked what our mascot will be, it is time to create its personality. The name of the mascot, along with what the mascot will look like, still needs to be decided. A committee is working to determine both, and once approved, a poll will be taken on those as well. Once the student committee approves the final rendering and a mascot design company creates the outfit, we will have a bona fide mascot. In the future, the Mariner will be visible not only at sporting events, but all over campus. Based on the personal schedule of whoever is selected to suit up as the Mariner, our mascot will be at all indoor sporting events, such as volleyball and basketball. In addition, the new mascot will be seen at other campus and community events such as homecoming and family weekend, and in photos posted on the CCGA website. Want to weigh in on the mascot? Let us know what you think on twitter, @ccga_ crowsnest, using the hashtag #mascot.
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New Season, New Faces By C. Garrett Dutton Sports Editor
Above: Newcomer Katie Harris shoots from deep during the recent Mariner Madness event. Below: Members of the men’s team warm-up during Mariner Madness. Right: Fans turned out to support the teams. (Photos by Alyssa Keeve, The Crow’s Nest)
Since the beginning of the semester anticipation for the start of the 2014-2015 basketball season has been electric. The excitement of last season’s campaigns for the men’s and women’s teams have carried over to this academic year and on October 31 the stage is set for both Coastal basketball teams to tip-off as they travel to Mount Vernon, Ga. for the Brewton-Parker Tournament. Both rosters are stacked with first-year Mariners and have first-year head coaches: Jesse Watkins (men’s) and Jonathan Barbaree (women’s). The men’s team will make their first appearance on their home court, Howard Coffin Gymnasium, November 4 against Edward Waters. Coming off a tough 2013-14 season in which the Mariners finished 12-19, the team is positive that their good recruiting and hard work will be the start of a turnaround. “It feels great to be a part of the Coastal Georgia Mariners,” junior guard Corey Harris said. “I finally have a home and a group of people I believe and trust in.” The feeling of trust among the players will be important now that the roster includes no fewer than six new players. However, the team does have senior leadership in the form of guard Reggie Burke and forward Michael Matta. Burke has led the team in scoring the past two seasons, netting 561 points in 2013-2014. Matta, whose first and only season at Coastal was last season, made a statement, averaging 8.6 points, and 4.7 rebounds per game. “Now that my last year is here, I'm ready to make history,” Burke said. “I’m ready to put some hardware in the trophy case and hang a banner in the gym next to the CCGA Men’s golf NAIA National Champion banner.” Last season, the Coastal Georgia women’s basketball program posted a
25-8 record overall and a 13-7 record in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Even though the Mariners have a new coach and only three players who’ve worn a Coastal Georgia uniform, the players are confident as they prepare for the season. “I think we will do well this season. I think we will compete even better than last season,” claimed junior Gabby O’Sullivan. “Even though we have basically a whole new team, we have some pretty exciting underclassmen coming through to mix with upperclassmen that have competed at this level before.” If the Mariner women hope to duplicate or improve on last season’s accomplishments, senior guard Olivia Melvin has to continue to take control of big games, and lead the team of mostly newcomers. In 2013-2014 Melvin lead the team in points with 541, and steals with 82, an average of 2.5 per game. First-year head coach Barbaree shared his excitement of Melvin (affectionately known as “Toots”) with The Crow’s Nest. “This is her senior year and she has really worked hard on becoming one of the top players in the league and one of the top leaders on the floor for us,” Barbaree said. “Her energy and quickness will be keys to us having a successful season.” This upcoming season marks a changing of the tides. Watkins and Barbaree hope to continue building a legacy of a quality basketball teams here at Coastal that the former head coaches Gerald Cox and Betsy Harris have left for them. On Nov. 4, Coastal Georgia will have their first chance to see what the future holds.
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- Savannah Speed - Suzie Betts and Jay - Open Mic Night - Trivia Palm Coast Classic Automobile Tipsy McSways Tipsy McSway’s Coffee Shop Show 6:30 - 9 p.m. 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saint Simons Island 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. - Low Jobs Tipsy McSways - Early Registration: - Early Registration: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Juniors Open to all students - Early Registration: Sophomores - Gullah Geechee History Stembler Theatre 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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- Georgia-Florida Game - Open Mic Night Palm Coast 3:30 p.m. Coffee Shop Saint Simons Island - St. Simons Island 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Antique Show 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m - Spring ‘15 Graduation Applications Due
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- Adam Wainwright - Coastal Scholars Dr. Remy FCA Golf Classic Hildenborough - Men’s Basketball Stembler Theater Home Opener vs. Edward Waters Coffin Gym 7 p.m.
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- Pine Box Dwellers Tipsy McSway’s 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
- Movie: Think Like A Man Too Stembler Theatre 7 p.m.
- Mariner Volleyball vs. Brenau Coffin Gym 7 p.m.
- Mariner Volleyball vs. Dalton State Coffin Gym 2 p.m.
- Mariner Volleyball Smashtown Tournament 5 p.m.
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