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Dr Carvajal Addresses Controversy. . . pages 6 & 7

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Meet the 2019 Spectator staff:

Juston Lewis Editor-in-Chief

Payton Fletcher College Life Editor

Bryce Ethridge Content/News Editor

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Spring 2019 staff says goodbye

Wow! I never thought that this time would come but alas, it has.

These last five years have flown by and although I didn’t start off as a Blazer, I think that I made a strong finish as one.

I’ve grown a lot, cried a lot, laughed out, stressed a lot, caffeinated a lot, napped a lot and succeeded a lot. And overall, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

All of the trying and triumphant times showed me just how strong I am.

I’m SO THANKFUL for The Spectator. The Spectator has

helped me created my voice and gave me a platform where I can express it. I would like to thank Ted for inviting me to a Spectator meeting and getting me to actually show up. I was timid back then but Ted made me feel comfortable enough to break out of my shell and find my passion. I would like to thank Dr. Miller, because she saw the potential in me even when I didn’t see it in myself. She gave me the opportunity to serve as the Special Projects Manager for The Spectator. I’ve recently been

accepted to Syracuse University for their Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism program.

Without the help of Ted and Dr. Miller, I wouldn’t have been able to make this crucial and important step so easily to achieve my dreams.

Now for my staff/friends. Juston, thank you so much for being there for me during this academic school year. You really don’t understand how much of an impact you’ve had on my life.

Thank you for helping me get into grad school (LOL.) Bryce,

To the VSU community, Four years ago, I started my first classes at VSU. Living independently in another town and already in my early twenties, I didn’t feel invested in VSU outside of my own classes, and I had little desire to be on campus apart from when I had to be. I liked it here, but when class periods ended, you could find me in my truck, headed past the city limit signs.

That changed when I decided to join the journalism program.

That decision would color the remainder of my college experience. For the first time, I was engaged with what went on outside of my specific experience at VSU, and I started developing friendships with my Spectator family. When classes ended, and in between, instead of rushing to leave campus, I was developing stories or eating dinner over a keyboard or exploring some new corner of campus, often alongside other Spectator writers. It was fun being invested in something. Serving as a small part of the voice of the students has been a pleasure; doing it alongside some of the brightest, hardest working individuals I’ve ever known has been a privilege.

So, thank you to everyone that was here during the time that I was—all of you. I enjoyed it all, from production weekends to Athens trips. And to the future of the Spectator: Prince, Peyton, Lenah, Leah, Patrick and the rest, thanks for letting me leave knowing it’s in good

In 2015, I stepped onto Valdosta State’s campus filled with a slew of mixed emotions. I was excited to embark on a new journey, but terrified of what my new path would hold. I was used to a life that provide me with comfort, security, and laughter, however I created these feelings with friends and family who had been around since birth and in hind sight, became a part of my everyday routine. When early move in approached, I had no clue how to function without the support system I had so long used as a crutch.

I went home every weekend, stayed in my room most nights, and refused to make new friends because no one could replace the ones who I had already known all of my life. Patterson Hall changed my view of college.

I was called out on my selective socialness and forced to understand that the only people you have aren’t just back home.

I found an additional family to a circle I thought had no more room to expand. My freshman year I experienced and truly enjoyed time with new people, made memories that I reminisce on even four years later. I made new best friends and kept my old ones. I pushed myself to new heights and even created my own business and organization on campus. For the first time in a long time, I was so used to people understanding and acknowledging my gifts and leadership skills, when it came to people who knew nothing about me I have to in a sense humble

myself and give people who actually wanted to be around me and know me the chance to wholeheartedly.

As sophomore year approached, I had found people who I knew were my people, found people who pretended to be my people, and was ok with people who really didn’t want to be my people at all. I learned that college is a place of reinvention. Some people blend in, some people switch up, and some people just do their thing, but no matter who changes around you, you determine how you want to handle every situation.

In high school, I was cool with everyone even people who I knew I should not have been around, but my come all spirit and willing to always lend a hand attitude never allowed me to fully understand that everything and everyone does not have to be allowed into your life. Once I found those who I could be myself around no matter if I’m hangry Taylor, sleep deprived Taylor, or off a bean Taylor, these were people who loved me regardless and I loved back.

When I started Natural Sistas of VSU, that was the greatest test to myself. An organization full of women who were expecting me to teach them how to be confident, sure of themselves, and focused on setting goals they could achieve, or so I thought. In the three years after the organization’s creation I gained a sisterhood of women who not only

thank you for the constant encouragement and the constant morale check throughout the week. You have no idea how much that really helped me push myself through this tumultuous school year.

Gerald and Josh, thank y’all for the consistent and needed laughs every week. Whenever I was having a bad day, I knew that I could come into the office and count on y’all to make me laugh.

Stick it out next year! I’ll see y’all on ESPN while I’m flipping through the channels.

Taylor, thank you for being my sisriend. That’s sister-friend. I can always count on some realism and accurate advice for any of the situations that life tends to throw my way.

Rob, thank you for being an honest voice of mediation amongst the office.

This is Jacorey Moon logging off, filling your tea cups for the last time, thank you VSU for the ride!

hands.

Additional thanks to Dr. Pat Miller, for opening the door to all of this and for keeping tabs on me when I needed it, and to Dr. Ted Geltner, for all you do to make the Spectator work and for the great and sincere support you offer to all of your students.

Thank you dearly to my awesome parents. It’s hard to overstate how lucky I am to have you guys, but none of this happens without you two. Thank you to my siblings, of whom I count more than just the biological ones. You guys are the best.

To my son, Harrison, thanks for all you’ve taught me already. You can’t read this now, but if you ever do… just know I hope I make you proud.

And to Paige, thanks for all of your love and support. Since the moment I met you, life has been more fun with you in it. And you know, I don’t know if I’d have made it through college without you.

Finally, thank you to all of you that have read and supported my work and the Spectator in general over the last few years. I hope you enjoyed it.

All the best, Robert Davison

leaned on me but I could lean on as well. We learn from each other, cry together, and argue like no body’s business, but through the growth of the organization and seeing these women become better versions of themselves as the years progressed, I can truly say I am blessed to have been a supporting factor in their journey.

To organizations that I have joined such as Media Arts Geniuses, Model Mentors, HERCampus, and The Kaptivating Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, I thank each and every one of you for having an impact of my life and memories that I will carry with me until I’m seasoned and grey. To my mother, thank you for always making sure that whatever I did I poured my all into it and for supporting me when I couldn’t support myself.

Finally, a special thank you to my P-Town family and the best friends who I didn’t think could get any better. Quiane Turner taught me that being the best can be hard, but it’s always worth it. Juston Lewis taught me that as long as you have you, no one else matters, and Bryce Ethridge reminds me to always be kind even when others may not be kind to you. From each of these people, and many more I thank you from the soles of my feet to the tippy top of my top knot bun on the days (it acts right). You have made my life better every second we were together. Four years goes by fast, but it was everything and more.

To whom this may concern, *ahem* It’s been a long four years since I arrived here in 2015. I knew I would make it out, but I never knew what I would along the way: family, friends and change within myself. Honestly, I’m at a loss for words and that usually never happens, so much so that I annoy the family I’ve made here at VSU. So, let me tell my story real quick.

I chose VSU out of a whim. I had a sister that went here and me, who really didn’t have any choices for college, was like F*** it, let’s just go here. Then my classmate, Juston Lewis, was like ‘Hey, let’s be roomies,” and it pretty much went uphill from there. Day I of freshman year hit and I didn’t know what would happen, so I just went along for the ride. Living in Patterson (P-Town) turned out to be the best year here. The people, the nerf gun fights in the hall, the dodgeball games and the comradery in general has me all misty-eyed. I even found a comic shop in walking distance!

But one moment that will always stick out to me is when I saw a stack of Spectator papers sitting at the front desk. I asked the RA what it was and she told me it was the student newspaper. I knew I needed to be a part of it and I had to, after all, before I even got to college, I felt in my heart I needed to become a journalist as my way of giving back to the world around me—to be a hero to it. I can’t say I’ve made it to that point yet, but I know I’ll continue to strive for it.

It took me a year—it happened during sophomore year—but I made it there in The Spectator class. The learning curve was pretty steep, and I definitely should’ve stuck to certain sections *cough* definitely *cough* not *cough* sports *cough* but it all made me better in the end. From there, The Spectator became passion—next to comics of course. Hell, I didn’t even join any other organizations.

It was honestly all I needed. I got to experience a taste of pretty much everything on campus just by covering it. I even got free food too. That’s not the point though. I got the opportunity to tell people’s stories—tell their truths. It was a new experience and one that I struggled with to grasp at times.

As those times went on though, I became better through the struggle. I usually say good grief when dealing with something annoying, but the grief really has been good to me.

Time really has flown though hasn’t it? I promised myself I wouldn’t cry, but I’m gonna miss being here. I’ll miss the late nights at The Spectator with Juston. I’ll miss those who I’ve grown with, both new and old, throughout my three years here at the paper. I’ll.. just…you. know…*sigh* It’s been good here. I feel like I’ve done some good and hopefully I’ve made a lasting impression to those I’ve met. In the words of Edward Murrow, “good night and good luck.”

With love, Bryce

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People Poll: The Spectator | www.vsuspectator.com

What are you doing after you graduate?

“I plan on getting a college job so that it’ll pay for grad school, and then I’ll get my PD. I got interviews with UGA, Dartmouth and University of Texas to do IT.” Malik Horton, a senior economics major

“I plan on being an educational interpreter and interpreting in the school system. Interpreters have a signed and written test. I passed the written test and still have to take the signed test, which I [will] take in June.”

“I plan on getting an IT job in Austin, Texas, because Google and Apple just made headquarters down there. Hopefully, I can rise to the ranks of owning a Google headquarters.”

Mimsy Dorsey, a senior ASL interpreting major

Roland Jonas, a senior mass media major

“I plan on getting a part time job to learn how to navigate the work force before ultimately pursuing a career in some musical field. I also plan on auditioning for some traveling performing groups where I’ll get paid to perform.”

“I’m currently applying for graphic design positions in the university system. So far, I’ve applied [to] Georgia Southern University.”

Ashley Smith, a senior art major

Nathan Calvert, a senior music major

Text and pictures by Lenah Allen

Now what?: How students can get help landing a job after college graduation Malia Thomas

Staff Writer maliathomas18@gmail.com

After about four years of hightuition fees, nonstop studying and multiple internships, the payoff is finally graduating. You have that special piece of paper that lets all potential employers know that you’re qualified to work for them.

Now, you can finally get a “real” job.

But, unfortunately, it is not that simple.

A college degree is only the prerequisite for obtaining a job. It is not the one-way ticket.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher has trickled down to 2.1 percent.

Despite nationwide numbers declining, several areas of the country don’t stack up to those numbers.

In Valdosta, the unemployment

rate for that same demographic is nearly double at 4 percent. Several students at VSU have noted that it would be better for them to travel to another city in Georgia to find work. One of those students is Payal Patel, a graduate student studying organization psychology.

“I love the graduate program, but my area of study may be too big for Valdosta,” Patel said. “I’ve accepted the possibility of moving for work.”

In order to address these concerns, VSU’s Office of Career Opportunities has tried to reach out to students and give them the tools needed to get their foot in the door of their respective careers.

Carla Jordan, assistant director of cooperative education, has made it a point to direct all students to take COOP 1100 and utilize their Blazer Briefcase accounts.

“People really underestimate

how much it makes a difference,” Jordan said. “It gives you access to all of the different internships and job offerings in your field, and you can narrow it to any city you’d like to work. Also, you can list your resume [and] your portfolio and use it for alumni news and networking. It’s crazy the number of tools to help you get jobs is on it, and some students just really don’t make time for it.”

Another strategy the career office emphasizes is keeping your work beyond the classroom.

This means taking your current classwork related to your field and use it to build your portfolio and resume.

Communications professor Deborah Robson says your classwork isn’t just busy work or for a grade—it’s proof of one’s skills.

“The work you do in class isn’t proving something to us,” Robson said. “It’s proving something to the people who may be your boss

one day.”

This is especially true for Annabelle Scott, a junior communications major. She landed a sought-after internship by using a standard client design project for one of her classes.

“I applied for the job like so many other people do, all of them with the same credentials,” Scott said. “I show them all my classes projects I saved, and I get hired on the spot. It builds a resume, and now I have more of an edge when applying for the big jobs, some of which have contacted me.”

As Scott experienced, when you do get the internship, don’t stop there. Since most students don’t want to keep their internship jobs, it is best to work the job fair circuit that the career office hosts and establish relationships with other employers in the community. You may even find yourself getting a mentor who’ll be more than willing to show you

the ropes.

By reaching, you begin to foster relationships, and when your name comes up in an application, that familiarity helps your case.

“It may sound cliched, but it really is ‘It’s not just what you know; it’s who you know,’” Scott said.

All these tips only scratch the surface of post-graduation job hunting. With the career office and Blazer Briefcase at your disposal, the search will be much easier after you walk across the stage.

The VSU Office of Career Opportunities is located at University Center, Entrance 5, and can be reached at (229) 333-5942. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To learn more, visit www.valdosta.edu/student/student-services/ career-services/.

For access to Blazer Briefcase, visit app.purplebriefcase.com/pb/ account/requestAccess/.

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Graduating In Style:

Caps Capturing Individuals

The semester is ending, and Spring 2019 graduates are getting ready to walk across the stage.

While some graduates focus on the outfit they’re going to wear on that special day, others focus on decorating their caps with meaningful messages and images that represent them.

“I chose this design of my cap because it’s a cute play on words. I’m a psychology major, so that’s basically what my cap represents. My cap also describes the emotions that I feel towards graduating and how excited I am to pursue new challenges in the future,” said Natalie A. Townsend, a senior psychology major.

“Kanye has been one of the biggest influences of my life.

I was supposed to drop out, but now I’m graduating,” said Quiane Turner aka Dj 0ceanz, a senior criminal justie major.

“I wanted a cap that shows off personality but at the same time still had elements of graduation. Don’t let this pretty face fool you. I worked hard to get to where I’m at now, and I felt that quote described me perfectly,” said Monét Fair, a senior communications major.

“I wanted all the things that I love to surround who I am,” said Hassan Glenn, a senior communication and public relations major.

“I’m a big J Cole fan, and the overall cap design was inspired by his last album K.O.D. The Bible verse on my cap, 2 Timothy 1:7, has been my motto since I started school. It was only right to put the scripture that fueled me to graduate on there.

“Lastly, my very close friend, Niakia Fontes, who was a former Blazer, passed away from a car accident in early February. One thing she would always tell me is that she couldn’t wait [until] I graduated so we can live and boss up our adult lives together. [With my being] so emotionally and mentally confused after her passing, it’s been so hard to focus on school these last couple of months. But here I am! This last semester of my undergrad is dedicated to her,” said Tahjila “Tahj” Davis, a senior mass media major.

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Carvajal faces students over Kemp VSU’s president takes questions for more than two hours, but reaffirms decison regarding governor’s commencement speech

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VSU President Dr. Richard Carvajal fields questions from students after the forum on Monday. Inspired by those who spoke during the forum, students sitting in the gallery took the opportunity to voice their concerns to the president.

Bryce Ethridge

News Editor bjethridge@valdosta.edu President Richard Carvajal addressed over 200 students on April 29 in the Student Union ballrooms, and, standing doggedly, he said Gov. Brian Kemp is here to stay as this semester’s commencement speaker.

While only around a dozen students spoke, their points were made; but then again so was the president’s.

“At the end of the day, I made this decision, because I said before the election ever happened, before the primaries ever happened, whoever is elected we’re going to extend an invitation, and I extended that invitation,” Carvajal said.

Regardless, Carvajal said he took the hearts and minds of his students into consideration.

In a near two-hour long town hall meeting hosted by Student Government and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, , opinions flew and questions were asked.

The biggest question, though, was “Why didn’t you ask students?”

Junior Kiana Johnson resonated with this sentiment herself, after all, seeing students become more politically involved over the course of 2018 inspired her.

“I feel that to invite Brian Kemp out it just seems like a big slap in the face for some students to have received him as the commencement speaker,” she said.

And it led her to ask “Is there anything we can do to prevent Brian Kemp from being the speaker at the commencement this year?” Carvajal was resolute in his decision—it was a no. “[Kiana] and I talked only two weeks ago and, you, I recall, asking me that very question,” he said. “And I said then that we were not going to uninvite the speaker. Gov. Kemp will be here as the commencement speaker for the semester.”

For Carvajal, the commencement speaker was set in stone. Making the best of a bad situation, he stated his “timehonored truth.”

“Good education is by its nature uncomfortable,” he said.

“Sometimes what that helps that person do is reinforce their current beliefs. Sometimes it causes them to tweak their beliefs, but only listening to one side of the argument never causes growth.”

The phrase was not met well with students, but a certain realization was made: This event was not about a resolution.

However, it wasn’t only to appease students at face value either, according to Sandra Jones, Director of Diversity and Inclusion.

Jones said the town hall meeting was created from the voices of students heard by herself and other professors.

At its core the meeting’s most important goal was making administration hear students’

voices.

“If I’m going to people saying these people are upset, it doesn’t have the same impact when you have 150 students come in here [and say] ‘No, this is how we feel,’” she said.

Jones can’t speak for the administration who headed the event, but she can now say that they can’t feign ignorance.

“When I now bring up diversity and inclusion issues, [the administration] can’t walk away from here saying they don’t know how students feel,” she said.

“There’s no way you can turn around and say ‘I didn’t hear it,’ or ‘It wasn’t effectively expressed.’”

Carvajal announced he is forming a graduation selection community for the coming school year. SGA will provide a list of representatives for it by August.

WWto sullen, shaking heads and eye rolls shared amongst friends.

“It was a waste of time,” Marcus Turner, a sophomore communications major, said.

Turner, like many students, came to the event hoping for a chance to sway administration, to appeal to reason or sympathy and perhaps even to succeed in having Kemp removed as speaker.

And if not that, to at least leave knowing that the possibility had been on the table.

Gerald Thomas III, engagement editor, and Patrick Barry, staff writer, contributed to the information given in this story.

Photo courtesy of Valdosta State University

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The town hall didn’t accomplish its goal Robert Davison

Enterprise Editor radavison@valdosta.edu Analysis: The Kemp Session didn’t accomplish its goal On Monday, April 30, in the Student Union ballroom, President Richard Carvajal hosted a Town Hall-style meeting on the subject that’s created an undercurrent of tension across VSU’s sunbaked campus – the impending commencement speech to be delivered by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. An estimated 200-plus students filled the ballroom. A prayer was held among a few dozen students as the event began.

A week prior, the room had been filled with proud parents, a buffet of food in the middle of the room and white cardboard posters all scattered throughout, displaying seniors’ semester-long research projects. But tonight, the atmosphere created by the crowd was different.

By no means was it hostile, or even tense at first. It was a little anxious, maybe hopeful. Most of all, it had the brooding of a shareholder’s meeting. It was expectant, alert. Some of the older students and various faculty moved chairs around, trying to arrange seating for a crowd that must have exceeded the expected numbers by several dozen students.

The event began with a welcome from Dr. Carvajal. Students, one by one, walked to the front of the room to offer questions, complaints and ideas to Dr. Carvajal, and Dr. Carvajal replied directly, with a microphone of his own, to each one. At first, I was perplexed by the decision to host an event for students to speak and only allot them 50 percent of the speaking time, but it’s fair to contend that perhaps Carvajal wanted to create a dialogue between himself and the students. It may have worked for the first few questions. After a few questions had been asked, Dr. Carvajal spoke

about his experience growing up as the son of a white mother and a Mexican-American father, and offered something that bordered on empathy, and students seemed to respond. He offered valid points about the value of diverse perspectives and challenging academic environments and said that the decision would be equally supported by his administration had the school invited Stacey Abrams instead.

After a point though, students grew restless. Many of Dr. Carvajal’s arguments were fair and valid but lost much of their effectiveness when repeated multiple times throughout the night. At least twice, he had to be reminded not to exceed allotted speaking time.

Anyone who’s spoken publicly knows its hard to keep track of time while you speak, but the growing tension in the room made me wonder if Carvajal might be milking the clock a little bit. Students started leaving in twos and threes. What had been a hopeful handshake or a solid embrace now gave way to sullen, shaking heads and eye-rolls shared amongst friends.

“It was a waste of time,” said Marcus Turner, a sophomore communications major. Turner, like many students, came to the event hoping for a chance to sway administration, to appeal to reason or sympathy and perhaps even succeed in having Kemp removed as speaker. And if not that, to at least leave knowing that the possibility had been on the table.

“We’re here to see if something can be done. But no, he’s still coming, we’re just going to say some things to make you feel better about it,” Turner said.

As the end of the event neared, Dr. Carvajal ceded his space in the dialogue to allow the remainder of students to speak consecutively. He’d long since lost the room’s engagement; the students themselves had become

disillusioned regarding anything substantial coming from the event.

The stream of successive uninterrupted speakers invigorated the room. About three quarters of the original number remained, and they cheered like a crowd does for an underdog who is about to lose the game on their homecourt but won’t go down until the last seconds drain off the clock. I suppose there’s something joyous in being united for or against something, even if there’s nothing much to be done about the thing itself.

Dr. Carvajal, to his credit, stayed afterward and spoke face-to-face with students. He remained there when the crowd had dwindled to just a few dozen, while administrators and SGA officials collected the chairs and stacked them in columns throughout the room. I wondered, and still wonder, what he was thinking during those moments, and what he thought about, say, on his drive home. Did he regret the discord the decision created? For that matter, did he regret the poor results of the discussion he’d just hosted? Did he ever once consider, or wish he could consider, changing course on the decision that such a notable contingent of students abhorred? Regardless of all this, the decision to host Kemp as commencement speaker did not change, and it stands as of this writing.

But the hosting of the governor is not the most confusing part of the whole issue. There are certainly substantial arguments to be made in favor and against his appointment as speaker. Wrestling over the ethical concerns concerning politics in an academic setting, student autonomy in managing university-specific events, even the inevitable introduction of the free speech debate – all of it, if considered honestly, makes for a challenging issue to dissect. But being a complex issue itself doesn’t mean the decision

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Juston Lewis/ THESPECTATOR Carvajal and Vice President of Student Affairs Vincent Miller opened the town hall together, inviting students to tell their points of view.

is confusing. Nor is it confusing why VSU couldn’t or wouldn’t reverse course, as one could think of plenty of reasons they either can’t or won’t do that. My confusion concerns the event they just hosted, which seemed only to add salt to the wound, and what it means for VSU’s relationship with its students.

If the result of the event was predetermined, it shouldn’t have been held in the first place. There was a lack of transparency in the decision-making process regarding a commencement speaker, and students saw this as a response to that. But it wasn’t. It was merely a follow-up, a chance for administrators to reiterate the decision while allowing students to feel like they were taking part in something meaningful.

Universities are encouraged to treat their students like the adults they are, and to allow them the chance to make decisions about the university community they live and study in. This is why there’s an SGA, SOI (student opinion of instruction) reviews for professors and an independent, on-campus news organization.

And there’s nothing morally wrong with those same students – those same adults - wanting to have a hand in the decision-making process regarding something like a commencement speaker.

As for VSU, selecting a speaker without consulting their students

isn’t necessarily a great offense, either – even if they anticipate that the speaker won’t please every last member of the student body. But to do so, coupled with a lack of transparency regarding the process, reveal the selection only a few weeks prior to graduation and then host a meeting that – regardless of intent – served only to insult the students concerned, muddy the waters of discourse between VSU and its student body and corrupt the sentiment that this university regards its students as critically-thinking, civic-minded adults. The act of the meeting could’ve reinforced that sentiment, but the actual results – a group of adults being placated by a governing body – did the opposite.

I’m reminded of the Melian Dialogue by the Greek historian Thucydides, in which the powerful Athenians argue with the humble Melians their decision to exert power over them, contending that it is fruitless to resist the decisions of a group or entity more powerful than you.

“For ourselves,” it reads as the Athenians, “we shall not trouble you with specious pretenses… and make a long speech which would not be believed… since you know as well as we do… the strong do what they can and the weak must suffer what they must.”

At least the Athenians were honest.

Opinion: The curious case of VSU and the governor’s office Juston Lewis

Editor-in-Chief justlewis@valdosta.edu

Juston Lewis/ THESPECTATOR Carvajal took questions for more than two hours during the forum and stayed after the forum to answer questions he didn’t get a chance to address

Everyone talked but who listened.

Students, community members, faculty and alumni talked.

Dr. Carvajal, Dr. Miller and other administrators talked.

But who was listening?

On Monday, the office of Diversity and Inclusion and Student Government Association teamed to put together a forum for people to voice their opinions about the undergraduate commencement speaker, Gov. Brian Kemp.

The forum felt more like a firing range at points with speakers releasing passionate and emotional opinions in which they elaborated on why they disagreed with the decision.

Dr. Carvajal responded to most of the speakers before the near two hour event ended for the benefit of time. The president still stayed after the forum officially ended and took on more questions from those who did not get the opportunity to speak.

In the early stages of the event he congratulated speakers for having the courage to share their sentiments in front of their peers.

But who thanked him for having the courage to host the event?

If you attended the event, you may ask what’s there to thank.

You likely feel disrespected and possibly even disgusted to call VSU your university of choice.

It may seem like the event was a waste, because Kemp will still be speaking on May 11.

The president has never found himself in this position in his two year tenure. This is the first time that the egg is on his face, and it’s no one’s fault but his own. He made a decision that would’ve been otherwise for the greater good. But because of the controversy that took place during the gubernatorial race, the decision would’ve been frowned upon no matter who won.

There was likely truth to a few of his sentiments. VSU would have sent an invitation to the governor’s office no matter who won the race. That was pre-determined.

The thinking in that is flawed, but I see why it happened. As a university in the University System of Georgia, VSU needs to get in good graces with the governor’s office.

There are several future projects that the administration is planning and they will go a lot smoother with the blessing of the governor.

This infatuation with Brian Kemp only comes to a head at graduation. It started long before that. The new governor made a video for the national champions to play during their championship celebration on Jan. 24.

Feb. 13 was “VSU Day” at the Georgia capitol, in which members of administration, the athletics department and SGA traveled to Atlanta. While there, they posed for pictures with the governor and sat in the house and senate sessions.

I’d assume that somewhere in between then and April 12—the day VSU announced the commencement speaker—Kemp and his team received and accepted the invitation.

So now we are here with a campus full of upset students and an administration that has their hands tied.

As a solution, Dr. Carvajal should go through with forming the advisory committee to assist with selecting commencement speakers. Truly the committee should be expanded to include students in all major decisions that immediately impact currently enrolled students.

And students should flock to be on that committee. Take control of the university that is supposed to be here for you and not the other way around.

As for May 11, Dr. Carvajal will have to live with whatever act, if any, the graduating class chooses. It is their day after all.

Whatever fallout that comes from this graduation is sure to change VSU for the future. Hopefully that change can be for the better.

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Horoscope: Taurus April 20 - May 21

What has been your favorite VSU memory?

Those born under the Taurus zodiac sign are often one of the most reliable and dependable signs of the zodiac. They value their sense of security and stability, and this is their role as the second sign of the zodiac. After Aries brings its fiery energy, it is Taurus that lays down the foundations. They will always search for stability in both their choices and the people they associate with.

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Dates: April 20 – May 21 Symbol: The Bull Polarity: Receptive Element: Earth Quality: Fixed Ruling Planet: Venus Tarot Card: The Hierophant

STRENGTHS - Steady - Driven - Trustworthy - Solid

WEAKNESSES - Indulgent - Narrow-minded - Stubborn - Resistant to Change

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_________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Guess Who Said This Quote: “Man I promise, she’s so self conscious She has no idea what she’s doing in college That major that she majored in don’t make no money But she won’t drop out, her parents will look at her funny”

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Taurus Career With their slow and deep thinking, they can take a lot longer than most to figure out what they want to do with their life. They may be late bloomers, and hit milestones much later than their peers, but when they do eventually make a decision, they will get comfortable fast and stay there for as long as possible.

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Denmark, Jegede, Fortson Jr. make NFL a reality Prince Robinson Jr.

Sports Editor parobinson@valdosta.edu From national champs to NFL hopefuls, three Blazers will have a shot at professional football.

In the seventh round of the draft, cornerback Stephen Denmark was drafted by the Chicago Bears with pick No. 238.

He becomes the first Blazer drafted since 2013 when Edmund Kugbila was drafted by the Carolina Panthers.

Denmark had several workouts during the pre-draft process, most notably with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.

Denmark finished the season with a second-team All-Gulf South Conference honor. He registered three interceptions, nine pass breakups, 55 total tackles (eight for loss).

He stands six-foot-three-inches tall and 220 lbs, which resembles a Richard Sherman clone.

His 40-yard dash time (4.47 seconds) and vertical jump (43.5 inches) tabbed him as an exceptional athlete.

The pro day performance was no shock to people outside of Denmark’s circle, as many know of his track background during his high school days.

Photo Courtesy of VSU Athletics Former VSU head coach Kerwin Bell hugs Joe Fortson, Jr. following the 2019 National Championship celebration on Jan 25. Fortson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.

Speed and jumping will translate at any position, but Denmark will have to learn the position more.

In the long run, with the right coaching, Denmark could be a serviceable defensive back in the NFL. NFL defenses have moved towards favoring taller corner-

backs with freakishly long arms.

Denmark plays best in man-coverage, which is rare for a corner his height and speed.

The three interceptions he caught last season were all because he was simply quicker and longer than his receiver.

The Bears had one of the best defenses in the NFL last season,

so Denmark could possibly see time as a special team’s player because of his elite athleticism.

Defensive end Iseoluwapo Jegede reunites with former VSU star Kenny Moore II of the Indianapolis Colts.

The defensive line is an area of need for both the Colts. At sixfoot-five-inches tall and 273 lbs,

“Jegs” possess the ability to push offensive linemen around and get to the quarterback.

He possesses a series of elite moves like the rip, swim and swipes. His freakishly, long arms make it a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen to counter.

Jegede also has a rare bull rush combo that was seen many times throughout the season. This move allowed him to, literally, run through anyone.

He will work alongside Justin Houston and Jabaal Sheard, assuming he impresses in team workouts.

Wide receiver Jody Fortson Jr. signed with the Kansas Chiefs as undrafted free agents.

Fortson amassed 120 yards and a touchdown, not gaudy numbers, but he has the intangibles of a bigtime receiver at the next level.

Fortson stands six-foot-sixinches tall and 230 lbs. He shines in separation, which is one of the main reason why he is being looked at by the Chiefs.

His massive size allows him to tower over defensive backs and catch practically anything coming his way.

All three of the former Blazers will have to shine for their respective teams to secure a roster spot.

2019 Football Schedule Prince Robinson Jr.

Sept. 7 at Albany State

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Photo Courtesy of VSU Athletic The Four Person Golf Scramble tournament will have a cash prize of $500. Registration is $75.

VSU prepares for community golf tourney Maria Sellers

Staff Writer mlsellers@valdosta.edu VSU Campus Recreation is getting ready to tee-off with its annual Four Person Golf Scramble tournament.

The tournament dates back as far as 1997 and has been played every year since then. This year’s tournament will take place on May 23 at Stone Creek golf course.

“Four Person Scramble” is not structured like any regular game of golf because it’s played with four people instead of one.

Golf Scramble is a team effort in which four people hit the ball, then the team decides which ball is in the best place, and everyone plays off that one spot until time to advance to the next position to get a combined team score.

“We’re also going to have some games and activities during the golf tournament because we want to make it an experience,” said Ryan Davis, Campus Recreation’s graduate assistant of special

events and the tournament’s coordinator.

While the tournament is a way for people to relax after a stressful school year, that is not the only purpose that the tournament serves. The money raised will go to student scholarships for those students who work at Campus Recreation.

“We have a lot of student employees here at Campus Recreation, and they all work really hard, but we do have a few people who stand out and go above and beyond [and] are just exceptional employees,” Davis said.

This recognition comes in the form of a $250 scholarship.

Using the money raised from the event on student scholarships is a not something that Campus Recreation has always done. In fact, they just started in recent years.

“Recently, we came up with the idea that if we were going to do this golf tournament [and] we’re making money off of it, let’s dump this money back into the

“We try to recognize those employees and give them the recognition they deserve.”

- Ryan Davis, grad. assistant

students because at the end of the day we couldn’t run the building without the students who work here,” said Davis, who happens to be a former recipient of this scholarship.

In the past, the scholarship has only been awarded to one student, but this year Campus Recreation is hoping to increase that number and give out the scholarships to two Campus Recreation employees.

Between 12 and 18 teams usually compete in the golf scramble, including a team that contains VSU’s president and some cabinet members.

So far, Campus Recreation is expecting about the same amount of participation in the tournament.

But they’re hoping the addition of the extra activities, such as the hole-in-one challenge, tee-up on the fairway and several others, will increase the amount of participation in next year’s event.

This would allow Campus Recreation to raise and to give out even more scholarship money in the coming years.

Even though the tournament won’t take place until later in May, the deadline to sign up and submit the $75 registration fee is 5 p.m. on May 17.

Players who register will receive tickets for a T-shirt, snacks, lunch and drink.

The winner of the Four Person Golf Scramble will also receive a cash prize of $500.

The hunt for championship No. 5 begins in just five months.

In 2018, the Blazers capped off an undefeated 15-0 season by winning the NCAA Division II Football National Championship.

The Blazers defeated Ferris State 49-47 to win their fourth title.

VSU hired former Blazer Gary Goff as football coach No. 10 in program history on Jan. 29.

Goff coached the last eight seasons at Tiffin University in Ohio.

Goff replaces former VSU head coach Kerwin Bell, who took the offensive coordinator position at the University of South Florida.

Bell began coaching the Blazers in 2016.

This upcoming season is set, as VSU announced the new football schedule on March 1.

Sept. 14 Ohio Dominican Sept. 21 West Alabama Sept.28 at Shorter Oct. 5 Mississippi College Oct. 12 at Delta State Oct. 19 Florida Tech (Homecoming) Oct. 26 at North Greenville Nov. 9 West Florida Nov. 16 at West Georgia The first round of the NCAA Super Region Two championship begins No. 23.

The 2019 National Championship is tentatively set for Dec. 21.

The 2019 All-GSC Honors

Photo Courtesy of VSU Athletic From left, Pitcher Kasie Johnson throws to first base.

Prince Robinson Jr.

Sports Editor parobinson@valdosta.edu Seven Blazers were named to All-GSC teams.

• Senior G Beau Justice Men’s Basketball. First team • Senior G Winston Morgan Men’s Basketball. Second Team

• • • • •

Senior Matt Anderson Golf.

First Team Junior C Lacey Crandall Softball. Second Team Freshman 2B Kiley Robb Softball. Second Team Senior P Kasie Johnson Softball. Second Team Sophomore P Caylie Van Auken Softball. Second Team

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Congratulations Spring 2019 Graduates Abel, Christa Amelia BSED Elementary Education Abend, Tristan Louis BSED Middle Grades Education Abernathy, Taylor Hannah BA Mathematics Adams, Heather Weaver BA Legal Assistant Studies Adams, Joshua Ryan BBA Marketing Adkins, Dominique BS Computer Information Systems Ages, Kierra Denai BS Biology Aikens, Sondra DeCarlas BS Organizational Leadership Akinlosose, Kayla Nyeela BSN Nursing Alabdulwahed, Abrar Sami BBA Management Alexander, Erika Kelly BS Psychology Allen, Jasmine Sade BA Art Allen, Malcolm BBA Management Alonso, Lidia Ester BFA Mass Media Alqahtani, Nawaf Salem BBA Finance Alston, Denecia Shemaia BS Criminal Justice Ammons, Laura Morgan BSED Communication Disorders Ande, Kevin Allan BA Biology Anderson, Alyssa BS Psychology Anderson, Ashley Lynn BSED Health and Physical Education Anderson, Cameron Christian BSED Communication Disorders Anderson, Jamanne BS Computer Science Anderson, Matthew Kyle BBA Accounting Anduze, Davone Patrice BS Psychology Anthony, Christine Cooper BS Office Administration and Technology Arambulo, Patricia BSED Middle Grades Education Arndt, Sarah Marie BBA Healthcare Administration Arnold, Kirbi Layne BSED Elementary Education Arvizu, Jasmin BBA Accounting Austin, Desa BS Biology Avrett, Jennie Lauren BS Organizational Leadership Bacon, Prentiss Lorraine BA Psychology Bahr, Christopher John BBA Management Bailey, Jarius BFA Mass Media Baisden, Deanna AuJenai BA Biology Bald, Jessica BFA Mass Media Bald, Nina BFA Mass Media Barker, Mallorie Lynn BS Psychology Barnas, Edison Church BFA Mass Media Barnes, Katelyn Ann BSED Communication Disorders Barrett, Marie Eleanor BSN Nursing Barron, Abigail Elizabeth BA Music Barta, Daniella BA French

Barta, Daniella BS Psychology Barthel, Hadley Jynelle BSN Nursing Barthle, Joseph Caswell BSN Nursing Bates, Tessa BSEP Exercise Physiology Bell, Belinda BS Biology Bell, Sadiyyah Nicole BSN Nursing Bell, Tiarra Chardae BFA Mass Media Bellflower, Peyton Nicole BA Biology Benitez, Vanessa Elizabeth BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Bennett, Carigan Lee BFA Communication Bentley, Tyler Chaunice BA English Beverly, Carlos BA Interdisciplinary Studies Bivins, Allison Marie BSED Elementary Education Blair, Madeline Rose BA Interdisciplinary Studies Blair, Madeline Rose BSED Elementary Education Blake, Brittanye Sharron BFA Mass Media Boden, Kenterill Dwayne BBA Accounting Boden, Kenterill Dwayne BBA Finance Boesger, Olivia Kathryn BAS Human Capital Performance Bonner, James Anderson BBA International Business Boone, Rokita BA Interdisciplinary Studies Borbon, Anny Daniela BSED Elementary Education Bowman, Hannah Rebecca BSN Nursing Bowman, James Roland BS Organizational Leadership Boyd, Erin Leigh BBA Accounting Boyd, Erin Leigh BBA Finance Boyd, Lena BFA Communication Bradley, Maya Victoria BSED Communication Disorders Branch, Devon Etheridge BBA Finance Breland, Brian Lee BSED Health and Physical Education Brinson, Kassady Nicole BFA Communication Broadnax, Taylar Chanell BFA Communication Brock, Layne Elizabeth BSED Communication Disorders Brooks, Hannah Kaye BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Brooks, Ianmichael Christian BSED Middle Grades Education Brooks, Lauren Grace BSED Communication Disorders Brown Jr., Kenneth Merrell BA History Brown, Chelsea L. BS Office Administration and Technology Brown, Dorishay Shenell BS Psychology Brown, Jalisa Inez BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Brown, James Charles BA Philosophy & Religious Studies

Brown, John Rovert BFA Mass Media Brown, Kaylee E. BSED Communication Disorders Brown, Kelsie Marissa BSED Elementary Education Brown, Shantia Meshannon BFA Communication Brown, Tanisha Tacarra BBA Healthcare Administration Bruner, Victoria Lee BA Interdisciplinary Studies Bryant, Kendall BS Criminal Justice Buice, Savannah Gail BA English Bullard, Landon Michael BS Computer Information Systems Burch, Whitney Marie BA History Burgess-Wise, Andrew Logan BA History Burks, Jeremine Nicole BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Burns, Eric William BS Astronomy Burns, Eric William BS Physics Busbee, Madison Nicole BFA Mass Media Butler, Ashley Marie AASDHC Dental Hygiene Byrd, Christina Marie BS Psychology Calhoun, Tymetra Shukuria BS Psychology Calkins, Philip BA Interdisciplinary Studies Calvert, Nathan Jodah BA Music Camacho Storer, Mayara BFA Communication Cannon, Megan Ashley BSED Elementary Education Capehart, Chase Brandon BS Organizational Leadership Carithers, Anna Sinclare BSED Communication Disorders Carlton, Katrina Anne BBA Management Carter, Arisje Brianna BSED Communication Disorders Carter, Megan Breanna BSED Special Education Carter, Noah A. BBA Management Casey, Hunter Adam BS Criminal Justice Castellanos, Tyler BA Music Cavender, Elizabeth Kay BS Psychology Cecil, Alyssa Laken BFA Communication Chalkley, Lana Moore BS Organizational Leadership Champney, Rebecca Marie BSED Special Education Chandler, Brandon BFA Theatre Arts Chandler, Justin Daniel BFA Mass Media Chapman, Quincy Alexander BA Music Charles, Karla Yareth BA Psychology Chartier, Cassandra Leigh BA Sociology and Anthropology Chee, Kerry Paola BA Biology Chen, Jenny BS Applied Mathematics Childers, Drew T. BSED Middle

Grades Education CId, Jessica BS Psychology Clark, Javier M. BA Mathematics Clark, Laurie J. BS Organizational Leadership Clark, MaKayla A. BSED Communication Disorders Coes, Bailee Nicole BS Chemistry Colasito, Marco Tupaz BS Computer Science Coleman II, Craig Dunbar BA Legal Assistant Studies Coleman, Arrienna Dominique BS Psychology Coleman, John Christopher BA History Coleman, Lakisha Monique BS Criminal Justice Collier, Kayla Elizabeth BFA Interior Design Collier, Kendall Leigh BSED Communication Disorders Colligan, Hannah BA English Collins, Brennan H. BA Political Science Coney, Kevin Bernard BA Sociology and Anthropology Connell, Johnna Taylor BS Organizational Leadership Cook, Allison Megan BSED Elementary Education Coram, Shannon Lashay BBA Accounting Cornwell, Samuel A. BBA Management Cote, Olivia Ann BA Psychology Cothern, Madison Lea BA Interdisciplinary Studies Cothren, Aaron BBA Management Cotton, Kylie Michele BSEP Exercise Physiology Coulter, Kayla Lynn BS Psychology Cox, Emily Anne BSED Communication Disorders Cox, Vanessa Leann BSN Nursing Crandall, Gabrielle Rae AASDHC Dental Hygiene Crandall, Lacey Renee BFA Mass Media Crews, Cassidy Lauren BFA Communication Cromwell, Gentry James BBA International Business Crosby, Kacee Renee BSED Elementary Education Crosby, Kendra Symone BA Political Science Crummey, Ann Catherine BSN Nursing Culpepper, Daniel Richard BS Computer Information Systems Culpepper, Edward Louis BSED Health and Physical Education Curtis, LaRon Logan BS Psychology Curtis, Lawrence Thomas BBA Management Dahl, Anthony Scott BBA Finance Dale, Teresia BA Interdisciplinary Studies Dalton, Noah E. BFA Theatre Arts

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Congratulations Spring 2019 Graduates Danforth, Bryce Derrell BS Computer Information Systems Daniel, Michael Jess BA Political Science Darby, Houston Lawrence BA Sociology and Anthropology Dasher, Lesley Marie BBA Finance David, Silas Osagiemen BA Political Science Davis, Brittney Nichole BBA Management Davis, Christiana JNai BS Criminal Justice Davis, Jr. Bobby Lee BS Organizational Leadership Davis, Kristie BA Sociology and Anthropology Davis, Ryan Edward BBA Finance Davis, Tahjila Revon BFA Mass Media Davis, Tracey Lee BS Office Administration and Technology Davis, Zaria Lashawn BA Psychology Dawkins, Bethany E. BS Chemistry Dawkins, Rachel Lynn BFA Communication De La Cruz, Robert Alexander BS Computer Science Deschamps, Ellison Jaukem BA History Diaz, Jocelyn Coral BBA Economics Diaz, Jocelyn Coral BBA Finance Diaz, Marcus Wayne BS Psychology Domino, Griffin Addison BA Interdisciplinary Studies Dong, Wei BS Computer Science Donnelly, Cathryn BAS Human Capital Performance Dorsey, Mimsy Liddell BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Douglas, Alexis Nichole BSN Nursing Douglas, Steven James BBA Management Doyal, Allyson Elizabeth BFA Art Duddleston, Jennifer Spencer BSED Elementary Education Duff, Kaia Janique BA Psychology Duffie, Armani Travez BS Criminal Justice Dukes, Justin Martez BA Interdisciplinary Studies Dukes, Tyler Graham BS Criminal Justice Dunbar, Kenneth Harvey Ross BBA Healthcare Administration Dyson, Cheyenne Danielle BA History Edwards, Bryanna Alexus BSED Elementary Education Edwards, DaNeesha Dysha BSED Communication Disorders Edwards, Malayshia Janesia BS Office Administration and Technology Ellenburg, Jaycee Laine AASDHC Dental Hygiene Ellis, Michelle Mattison BSED Elementary Education Elow, Adavia Tonee BA Interdisciplinary Studies Eluett, Patrice Nashon BA Interdisciplinary Studies

Elvine, Engrid Khadji BS Organizational Leadership Emlor, Ameboe Charite BS Office Administration and Technology Ennis, Ryan Gene BS Psychology Ernst, Joshua Walter BSED Health and Physical Education Escolero, Loreli BSEP Exercise Physiology Evans, Wyketa Necole BBA Management Everett, Madison Brynn BA Interdisciplinary Studies Everett, Stephen Drew BA Interdisciplinary Studies Ezeigbo, Godfrey Okeize BBA Marketing Farrar, Taylor BS Criminal Justice Fern, Travis BS Criminal Justice Fernandez, Heaven Leigh BA Psychology Ferrer, Keith A. Mendoza BSEP Exercise Physiology Fizer, Quinci Mone BA Legal Assistant Studies Fleet, LaTresa BS Organizational Leadership Fleming, Jeffrey Brendan BBA Management Flores, Zaadia Nazli BFA Art Flowers, Jakia Neshay BSN Nursing Floy, Marikka Elaine BSED Elementary Education Flucas, Lillian Davis BS Psychology Fluellen, Elise Destiny BSED Special Education Foote, Kelly Ray BA History Foote, Kelly Ray BA Philosophy & Religious Studies Fowler, Kirsten Michelle BA Psychology Foye, Xavier BFA Communication Francois, Tierra BFA Mass Media Franklin, Desiree BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Franklin, Kasheria Deondra BSEP Exercise Physiology Franks, Angel Elizabeth Margarette M. BS Biology Frazier, Jasmine Nicole BFA Art Frye, Lauren Ashley BSED Communication Disorders Funderburk, Karolina BS Psychology Garcia, Eduardo Luis BSEP Exercise Physiology Garcia, Elizabeth AASDHC Dental Hygiene Garcia, Richard Joseph BS Biology Garren, Lindsey Nicole BA Interdisciplinary Studies Gennusa, Alexa Morgan BFA Communication George, Judson Frank BA Interdisciplinary Studies Gerhardt, Christian Lieble BS Computer Science Gibbs, Courtney Nicole BBA Management Gilliard, Rocky Bryce BFA Interior Design Givens, Amber Brittany BS Environmental Geosciences Gladieux, Della Lynn BFA Mass

Media Glenn, Hassan BFA Communication Glover, Aadrien Michelle BFA Interior Design Godwin, Colton Chase BFA Communication Goeckel, Shannon BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Gonzalez, Alonso BS Criminal Justice Gonzalez, Gabriel Ryan BFA Mass Media Goodwin, Kayla Michele BSAT Athletic Training Goodwin, Mary Diane BA Sociology and Anthropology Gosnell, Audra Catherine BS Psychology Graber, Callie Jean BBA Management Graham, Riley BS Computer Information Systems Grant, Layne BS Criminal Justice Gravitt, Jacob Carder BSN Nursing Gray, Andrew BBA Management Green, JaVonte Daron BBA Accounting Green, Symphonie D. BFA Dance Greenway, Joshua Tyler BS Biology Gregory, Morgan Emory-Jade BSED Elementary Education Gresham, Maxwell Virgil BBA Accounting Gresham, Maxwell Virgil BBA Finance Griffin, George B. BAS Human Capital Performance Griffin, Kirstyn Leann AASDHC Dental Hygiene Griggs, Cori Nichelle BS Psychology Gruben, Tyler Jae BS Criminal Justice Guilmette, Eryn Marie BFA Theatre Arts Gunter, Elizabeth Catherine BSED Communication Disorders Haire, Ebony Jarnelle BSEP Exercise Physiology Hall, Aimee Renee BSED Elementary Education Hall, Jessica Michelle BS Psychology Hamilton, Miranda Paige BA Political Science Hankins, Shanette BS Organizational Leadership Hannah III, Ray Eugene BFA Mass Media Hardge, Justin Alexander BFA Mass Media Hardimon, Leslie Annette BS Psychology Hardnett, Aaron Louis BBA Healthcare Administration Hardy, Ricki Marie BSED Elementary Education Harper, Claire Katherine BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Harper, Tristan BA Music Harris, Darian Alexander BA Interdisciplinary Studies Harris, Jasmine Lashae BS Chemistry Harris, KeErra Shanise BFA Com-

munication Harris, Sierra Latifah BS Organizational Leadership Harris, Tynisha BA Mathematics Hartenbach, Taylor Gray BBA Management Hartenbach, Taylor Gray BBA Marketing Hasecuster, Gregory BSED Middle Grades Education Hasoneh, Suhayb BBA Finance Haynes, Corey Alexander BS Criminal Justice Haynes, Keishaunda LeQuayle BA Interdisciplinary Studies Haywood, Kyara Simone BBA Accounting Heeter, David L. BS Organizational Leadership Heikal, Hassan Aladdin BBA Marketing Hembree, Ezekiel Mark BBA Accounting Hembree, Jonathon Richard BBA Accounting Henderson, Eric Karon BA History Henderson, Kelly Morgan BS Psychology Henry III, Dominic Michael BS Criminal Justice Henry, Jasmine Ann-Imani BFA Interior Design Herrin, Jordan Alexandrea BS Criminal Justice Herring, John William BBA Management Hickox, Kory John BBA Economics Hines, Latisha BS Psychology Hodum, Daniel Micah BBA Marketing Hoff, Henry Russell BA Interdisciplinary Studies Holland, Courteney Alise BA Interdisciplinary Studies Holloman, Zaria Natae AASDHC Dental Hygiene Holman, Terrence J. BS Organizational Leadership Holness-Josephs, Ashlee Amari BBA Healthcare Administration Holwick, McKenna Grace BSED Communication Disorders Horton, Malik LaShawn BBA Economics Howard, Tory Dajanae BBA Healthcare Administration Howell, ZaRia Cachet Anja BFA Mass Media Huckleberry, August Lee-Shea BBA Economics Huff, AJa Kilon BA Interdisciplinary Studies Huff, Miranda Lynn BSED Communication Disorders Hughes, Amanda Brooke BS Organizational Leadership Hughes, Amber Mariah BSN Nursing Hughes, Bailey E. BSED Middle Grades Education Hughes, Harlee Dale BSED Elementary Education Hughes, Jessica Irene BS Office Administration and Technology

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Congratulations Spring 2019 Graduates Hulett, Stephanie Madeline BA Political Science Humphries, Katie Elizabeth AASDHC Dental Hygiene Hunter, Joshua Tiron BBA Management Hurst, Julia Danielle BS Biology Idahosa, Ejiro Jaraan BA Mathematics Irizarry, Myrna BSED Communication Disorders Irwin, Casey Alison BA Psychology Jackson, Constance Kiara BSEP Exercise Physiology Jackson, Demetrius BFA Mass Media Jackson, Femaria Beniece BA Psychology Jackson, Keimon Kornelius BBA Finance Jackson, Markevian Dashon BS Criminal Justice Jackson, Morgan D. BSEP Exercise Physiology James, Kellie Michane BSED Elementary Education Jenkins, Kayla Ann BFA Communication Johns, Jordan Kelly BS Chemistry Johnson, Abbey Margaret BA Interdisciplinary Studies Johnson, Brianna Antonette BA Interdisciplinary Studies Johnson, Candice BS Organizational Leadership Johnson, Kasie Lynn BS Psychology Johnson, Latigra Ernestine BBA Healthcare Administration Johnson, Laura Jayne BSED Elementary Education Johnson, Raneisha BSN Nursing Johnson, Reyuna Lacole BBA Healthcare Administration Johnson, Victor Channing BBA Management Jones, Arrington Elizabeth BS Criminal Justice Jones, Dillon C. BS Psychology Jones, Rohan Kamarasic BFA Mass Media Joyce, Joshua Allan BFA Theatre Arts Kang, Daekuk BA Mathematics Karamarkovich, Nathanael George BS Psychology Kayse, Janice Marie BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Keen, Austin Robert BS Criminal Justice Kelly, Samirah Halimah BS Organizational Leadership Killip, Lianne Yi BA Interdisciplinary Studies Kimble, Andrea Claire BFA Art King, Tiffany Nicole BS Biology Kinsey, Brianna Jacquelyn BS Biology Kirk, Kandis Lorena BA Sociology and Anthropology Kirkland, Tiffany Evette BS Organizational Leadership

Kitchens, Alexus Sierra BSN Nursing Kitchings, Darius Odell BBA Economics Kletcke, Bethany Lyn BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Kling, Amber Leigh BSED Communication Disorders Lamb, Hope Elizabeth BM Music Education Lamb, KayLee Diane BFA Theatre Arts Lambert, Christopher Kyle BBA Marketing Lambert, Shantell Patrice BS Organizational Leadership Lane, Nicole Elizabeth BS Organizational Leadership Lavery, Nicholas Edward BSED Health and Physical Education Lazarus, Jalen Azariah BFA Communication Ledford, Lauren Elizabeth BSED Communication Disorders Lee, Kyeonghwan BBA Accounting Leggett, Jontae Malik BBA Management Lemus Gallegos, Gloria Mari BM Music Performance Lewis, Autumn AASDHC Dental Hygiene Lewis, Chasity BS Organizational Leadership Lewis, Elizabeth Frances BSED Elementary Education Lewis, Thomas Edward BBA Management Lewis, Tierra Daniele BSED Elementary Education Ligon, Danysha BFA Theatre Arts Lilly, Rebecca Ann BS Psychology Lindsley, Paige Nicole BSED Elementary Education Linkous, Richard BS Organizational Leadership Linkous, Richard BSED Workforce Education & Development Litteral, Kaylee Ann BSN Nursing Little, Barbara Denise BSED Workforce Education & Development Littleton, Shameka Markay BS Office Administration and Technology Lloyd, David E. BS Office Administration and Technology Long, Ashley Jane BSED Communication Disorders Lott, Rachel A. BSED Communication Disorders Louie, Jason Tyler BS Criminal Justice Luchik, Ashley Rose BSED Elementary Education Luman, Trenton N. BS Office Administration and Technology Luttenton, Taylor Mae BBA Management Lyons, Caroline Whitney BSEP Exercise Physiology Mallory, Logan Leigh BS Office Administration and Technology Manfredi, Kristen Taylor BSED Communication Disorders

Manuel, Kadesha Jonae BSED Health and Physical Education Marine, Deborah Lee BSN Nursing Mark, Caylor Rae BS Chemistry Marr, Kaitlyn Dianne AACC Associate of Arts Marshall, Heather Nicole BBA Accounting Marshall, Traci Elizabeth BA Interdisciplinary Studies Martin, Makeshia T. BS Biology Massey, Robert Daniel BFA Mass Media Matthews, Michael John BBA Finance Mayfield, Malcolm Andrew BA Political Science Mbah, Audrey BSN Nursing McCarthy, Connor Quinlan BA Political Science McClacken, Andrea Yvonne BA Interdisciplinary Studies McClain, Caroline Patricia BSED Health and Physical Education McClendon, Nicole Brooke BA Political Science McClendon, Rhonda Winters BS Organizational Leadership McConnell, Justin Gregory BA French McCraine, Matthew Bentley BBA International Business McDowell, Lisa Sheree BA Interdisciplinary Studies McHugh, Kelly BSEP Exercise Physiology McLain, Macee Sumner BSED Communication Disorders McLeod, Lyndsey Jordan BA Spanish McLeod, Mary Catherine BS Environmental Geosciences McNair, Jasmine Danielle BSEP Exercise Physiology McNeely, Blaze Alexander BBA Marketing Mefford, Chelsea Rene BSED Middle Grades Education Mena, Mary Elizabeth BS Biology Mendez, Ruben David BA Philosophy & Religious Studies Merritt, Danielle James BS Office Administration and Technology Meyer, Colin Julian BBA Marketing Meza, Jasmine BSED Elementary Education Middleton, Kamisha Nichole BBA Marketing Mike, Jamontray BFA Mass Media Mikell, Greta Christabelle BS Environmental Geosciences Miller, Amanda Rachel BS Biology Miller, Christina Oluseyi BSED Elementary Education MIller, Jazmine Anyiah AACC Associate of Arts Milligan, DeMya Latrease BFA Mass Media Milline, Kayla Ayanna BS Psychology Mills, Melissa Gordon BBA Marketing

Miravete, Jasmin Victoria BS Computer Science Mitchell, Sean Alexander BFA Mass Media Mitchell-Baldwin, Michael Alexander BA Sociology and Anthropology Mobley, Derise Yvonne BA Philosophy & Religious Studies Montalvo, Michael William AACC Associate of Arts Moon, Jacorey Xavier BBA Marketing Moon, Jin Hyuk BA Mathematics Moore, Aaron Thomas BFA Theatre Arts Moore, Anjel Lacourtney BA Art Moore, Erika Briaunna BFA Theatre Arts Moore, Jordan Tyler BBA Management Moore, Joshua Colby BS Organizational Leadership Moore, Zaccheus BA Interdisciplinary Studies Mora, Samantha BBA International Business Moretz, Bryce Alan BA Interdisciplinary Studies Morgan, Jodi BS Criminal Justice Mueller, Delaney Rae BS Psychology Muller, Patrick Louis BSAT Athletic Training Murry, Kayla Chante BA Sociology and Anthropology Murtaza, Khalid Ali BA Political Science Myers, Michael Ryan BBA Management Narvaez, Amandalyz BSN Nursing Nelson III, Ronnye BS Criminal Justice Newham, Zachary Stephen BBA Management Newsom, Alyssa Danielle BSED Middle Grades Education Nito, Maria Catalina BSED Elementary Education Nobles, Jodie Danielle BSN Nursing Noles, Dustin James BFA Communication Nordone, Zachary James BBA Management Norton, Bethany Ann BS Computer Science Norton, Ryan Timothy BBA Accounting Norton, Ryan Timothy BBA Finance Nwabude, Quincy Odira BBA Marketing OBrien, Zane Wyatt BS Criminal Justice Oglesby, Mariah Racquel BA Sociology and Anthropology Ogletree, Mitchell Trey BFA Art OHaire, Andrew Benjamin BA Interdisciplinary Studies Okoro, Angela N. BBA Accounting Okoro, Angela N. BBA Finance Oliveira, Stephanie M. BA Spanish

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Congratulations Spring 2019 Graduates Oliver, Austin Bryant BSED Middle Grades Education Opara-Nadi, Maya C BA Biology Ortiz, Rebecca Mariel BA Legal Assistant Studies Owens, Kelli L. BA Biology Parker, Thomas Reis BS Criminal Justice Parkerson, Rodney Collin BS Biology Parks, Asya Renee BBA Economics Parten, Alec Bryn BBA Management Pate, Areana D. BBA Healthcare Administration Patel, Dipa BFA Interior Design Patel, Raj M. BBA Marketing Patel, Simran Darshan BA Biology Patel, Tejasvi BBA Marketing Pattillo, Brianne E. BBA Marketing Pattullo, Sloan Davis BS Criminal Justice Pearce, Kevin Joshua BA History Penuel, Andrew Gunnar BBA International Business Perry, Galen Christopher BA Political Science Perryman, Grayson Laura BSN Nursing Phillips, Lauren Cassidy BFA Communication Phillips, Madison Miranda AASDHC Dental Hygiene Phillips, Samantha Lorraine BSED Elementary Education Picard, Hailey English BSED Communication Disorders Pierce IV, Julian Edward BS Criminal Justice Pineda Botey, Xavier BBA Finance Pineda Botey, Xavier BBA International Business Pollock, Mackenzie Ashton BA Biology Ponzio, Aaron Jacob BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Popova, Liudmila Igorevna BSN Nursing Posey, Julia Anne BS Chemistry Potter, Logan Andrew BA History Pratt, Sara Jessica BFA Art Queen, Jessica Renee BBA Accounting Queen, Jessica Renee BBA Finance Rahn, Katelyn Ann BSN Nursing Rainer, Jennifer K. BFA Mass Media Ramirez Rubio, Mayra L. BS Biology Raulerson, Kylee BSED Elementary Education Ray, Jason Douglas BSAT Athletic Training Reed, Andrea BBA Management Reed, Hannah Elizabeth BA Interdisciplinary Studies Reeves, Amanda Laura BFA Mass Media Reinhardt, Mary Marie BS Psychology Reynolds, Madison Elizabeth BSED Elementary Education Riccio, Elizabeth Anne BSED Communication Disorders Rice, Sara Brook BBA Accounting Richard, Raven Danielle BS Office

Administration and Technology Richard, Shinonya NShale BSEP Exercise Physiology Ritter, Virginia Rae BSED Middle Grades Education Rivera, Kayla Jace BS Computer Science Roberson, Adrianna Camille AASDHC Dental Hygiene Roberson, Chloe Melissa AASDHC Dental Hygiene Robinson, Eric Young BBA Management Robinson, Rayonna Renee BBA Marketing Robinson, Tiana Tyesha BA Interdisciplinary Studies Roche, Bryant Christian BFA Mass Media Rocks, Alfred P. BA History Rodriguez, Dominique Natalia BFA Communication Rogers, Chasity Renee BSED Elementary Education Rogers, Steven Scott BSED Middle Grades Education Rogers, Virginia Faith BSED Middle Grades Education Rollins, Brandy Nicole BSED Communication Disorders Rose, Paul Joseph BFA Mass Media Ross, Kayla Lizette BS Organizational Leadership Rowe, Matthew Cole BS Biology Royal, Olivia Taylor BBA Marketing Rush, Tatyana Nicole BA Philosophy & Religious Studies Rushing, Christopher Rashaad BS Computer Information Systems Rutland, Taylor Jordan BSED Elementary Education Ryan, Nicholas James BS Organizational Leadership Sale, Zachary Michael BS Biology Sanders, Brittney Cheynne BS Criminal Justice Sanks, Nastassia Iris BFA Communication Santos, Matheus C. BBA International Business Sapp, Aaron Caleb BSED Elementary Education Sauls, Natalie Louise BSED Elementary Education Schenk, Victoria Lara Oliveira BA Political Science Scherer, Bridget Nicole BSN Nursing Schrieber, Elizabeth Ellen BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Segraves, Cole Everett BBA Management Sellers, Camille Elaina BSED Communication Disorders Sells, Tristyn Nicole BSEP Exercise Physiology Sepulveda, Maribel BA Political Science Shackleford, Ruth-Ann Samantha BSN Nursing Shaver, Katie Lynn BSED Communication Disorders Shaw, Emily Marie BSED Communication Disorders

Shea, Makenzie Reed BFA Communication Sheard, Zoie Yvette BBA Marketing Shelley, OBryan Marquese BSED Health and Physical Education Shell-Jones, Courtney Elizabeth BS Organizational Leadership Shook, Rebecca Ann BBA Management Sienkiewicz, Julia Kaitlin BBA Management Sigmon, Marcus Christopher BA Interdisciplinary Studies Silva, Aressa Souza BA Biology Simmons, Ashlee Ann BSED Elementary Education Sims, Ashley Gabrial BA Interdisciplinary Studies Small, Stephanie Devora BS Criminal Justice Smart, Cheyenne A. BFA Art Education Smith, Ashley Kristina BFA Art Smith, Austin Lenora BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Smith, Bernard James BBA Healthcare Administration Smith, Caitlyn Destiny BA Psychology Smith, Caleb Zechariah BS Environmental Geosciences Smith, Cara Faye BFA Mass Media Smith, Hope Jordan BSEP Exercise Physiology Smith, Johnna BSED Elementary Education Smith, Kandice Gabrielle BA Spanish Smith, Kelsey Lee BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Smith, Madison Kelsie BSEP Exercise Physiology Smith, Moriah Lake BS Environmental Geosciences Smith, Shatavia Nicole BS Biology Smith, Suzanne Coleen BS Organizational Leadership Snaza, Grace Elizabeth BSN Nursing Snow, Matthew Dean BFA Mass Media Sparkman, April Ruth BA Interdisciplinary Studies Spaulding, Brooke Arlene BSED Middle Grades Education Spears, Kenan BS Office Administration and Technology Spivey, Brandon Jeffrey BA History Stanford, Douglas Jay BSED Health and Physical Education Stanley, Stephanie Morgan BFA Theatre Arts Steed, Esther Marie BSED Elementary Education Steele, Maxwell James-Michael BFA Mass Media Steele, Sidney Simone BBA Healthcare Administration Stelzer, Kristyna BBA Accounting Stephens, Christina Melissa BA Interdisciplinary Studies Steptoe, Hannah Drew BSED Elementary Education Stevens, Deborah LaFaye BA Music Stevens, Marcia Anchelice BS Or-

ganizational Leadership Stewart, Cole Alan BS Biology Stokes, Saige Monet BBA Marketing Stoudemire, JaReem Latif BS Physics Stovall, Mollie-Grace Farrell BFA Communication Stratton, Leah Suzanne BSED Elementary Education Stripling, John Austin BBA Management Struck, Jonathan Alexander BBA Economics Struck, Jonathan Alexander BBA Finance Stubbs, Madison Lynn BSED Elementary Education Stuckey, Sunny L. BBA Management Surat-Jones, Jordan Xavier BBA Management Sutherland, Taylor BFA Mass Media Sutton, Leah Ashley BSED American Sign Lang/English Interp Swanson, Crystal Lynn BSN Nursing Swindle, Savannah Brooke BFA Communication Tarnowski, Brittany Anna BS Psychology Taylor, Ansley Marisse BSED Elementary Education Taylor, Jessica Kimsey BSED Elementary Education Taylor, Kimberly A. BFA Art Taylor, Laina Margaret BSED Elementary Education Taylor, Lisa Ilse BFA Art Taylor, Mallory Lynne BS Organizational Leadership Teasley, Lapascha Jajaun BS Organizational Leadership Teehee, Hannah Gabrielle BSED Elementary Education Tepperberg, Steven Ross BS Organizational Leadership Tew, Rebekah Faith BSED Communication Disorders Thigpen, Alana Carolina BSED Communication Disorders Thomas, Celeste Anaye BA Psychology Thompson, Darryl Duane BS Criminal Justice Thompson, Freddy BBA Marketing Thompson, Kianna Alexis BBA Management Thrash, Quintia BFA Interior Design Tillman, Joan Naomi BBA Accounting Tolbert, TaMara Denise BFA Communication Tolgay, Deniz BBA International Business Tomberlin, Jonathan J. G. K. BSED Elementary Education Tomlinson, Carley Rae BSED Communication Disorders Tomlinson, Heather Bryce BS Chemistry

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Congratulations Spring 2019 Graduates Toussaint, Shaniece Patricia BA Psychology Townsend, Crystal Christine BS Criminal Justice Townsend, Eric BFA Mass Media Townsend, Erika Lynn BA French Trent, Astrud Jacinta BS Organizational Leadership Tucker, Jazmine Danielle BA Sociology and Anthropology Tucker, Sara Madison BBA Economics Turner, Quiane JaTece BS Criminal Justice Turner, Torri Noel BS Organizational Leadership Tyler, Tamira L. BS Criminal Justice Tyson, Sydney Breanne BA Interdisciplinary Studies Upson, Colten Frank BBA Management Valdez, Houston Noel BFA Communication Thompson, Freddy BBA Marketing Thompson, Kianna Alexis BBA Management Thrash, Quintia BFA Interior Design Tillman, Joan Naomi BBA Accounting Tolbert, TaMara Denise BFA Communication Tolgay, Deniz BBA International Business Tomberlin, Jonathan J. G. K. BSED Elementary Education Tomlinson, Carley Rae BSED Communication Disorders Tomlinson, Heather Bryce BS Chemistry Toussaint, Shaniece Patricia BA Psychology Townsend, Crystal Christine BS Criminal Justice Townsend, Eric BFA Mass Media

Townsend, Erika Lynn BA French Trent, Astrud Jacinta BS Organizational Leadership Tucker, Jazmine Danielle BA Sociology and Anthropology Tucker, Sara Madison BBA Economics Turner, Quiane JaTece BS Criminal Justice Turner, Torri Noel BS Organizational Leadership Tyler, Tamira L. BS Criminal Justice Tyson, Sydney Breanne BA Interdisciplinary Studies Upson, Colten Frank BBA Management Valdez, Houston Noel BFA Communication Valencia, Jesus BBA Management Valeus, Kerline BSEP Exercise Physiology Vanover, Colton Leigh BSN Nursing Varnadore, Garrett Wade BFA Mass Media Vazquez, Maria Angel BA Interdisciplinary Studies Verges, Sierra Alexis BSED Communication Disorders Vollrath, Jennifer Lynn BSN Nursing Vonier, Kathryn Brooke BSN Nursing Vranket, Megan Elizabeth BS Psychology Waggoner, Charles Carson BFA Communication Wagner, Alexis Cecilia BSED Communication Disorders Walker, K-Ci Samone BSED Elementary Education Walker, Spencer Wesley BBA Marketing Walton, Alisa Marie BA Biology

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Walton, Sunshine BSEP Exercise Physiology Ward, Desiray Yvonne BA Political Science Wardwell, Destin Heather BS Chemistry Warren, Lauren Anslie BSED Communication Disorders Washington, Iyanna Walker BS Organizational Leadership Washington, Jazmine Nichole BSAT Athletic Training Watkins, Hannah Nicole BSEP Exercise Physiology Watson, Ansley Ruby BSED Communication Disorders Watson, Jamie Lynn BSN Nursing Watson, Omari Mitchell BS Criminal Justice Watts, DeVante Armand BFA Mass Media Whatley, Laura Elizabeth BSED Elementary Education Wheeler, Colby Lynn BSED Special Education White, Asia LaShun BA English White, Lainey Lee BA Legal Assistant Studies Whitmer, Samuel George BA Mathematics Wiggins, Alyssa Paige BSED Elementary Education Wilkinson, Marlaina Danielle BA Spanish Williams, Alexandria BFA Communication Williams, Alexis BS Psychology Williams, Clairisa Aaliyah BS Organizational Leadership Williams, Jasmine Jana BA Interdisciplinary Studies Williams, Jatavius Terrion BS Criminal Justice Williams, Jessica Loretta BSEP Exercise Physiology

Williams, Melinda Johnson BS Organizational Leadership Williams, Pashen Najee BA Interdisciplinary Studies Williams, Ria Jade BSN Nursing Williams, Trenton Deion BBA Healthcare Administration Willis, Jessica Monique BFA Mass Media Wilson, Kayla Elaine BSED Elementary Education Wilson, Wilma J. BBA Healthcare Administration Wilson, Wilma Jelissa BBA Management Wimberly, LaMyah Abrielle BA Biology Wiseman, Destiny Rashon BBA Management Wood, Melanie Rose BS Organizational Leadership Woods, Heather Ladonna BSED Elementary Education Worley, Alana Nicole BBA Healthcare Administration Worley, Michael Deen BBA International Business Wortham, Jheniya Evon BFA Interior Design Wright, Avery Lee BFA Mass Media Wright, Malena Nichole BA Psychology Wright, Tamara Ciera BA Interdisciplinary Studies Wynn, Kristal Deshane BA Interdisciplinary Studies Yeomans, Steven Chance BS Psychology York, Bridget Allison BS Organizational Leadership York, Ryan BA Interdisciplinary Studies Young, Chobi Alliah BFA Communication Young, Justin Robert BS Computer

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