THE GEORGE-ANNE THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY VOLUME 96 , ISSUE 13
HOUSING COMPLEX APPROVED
University Plaza apartment to house 600 people.
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“SHE HAS A NAME” A fashion class’ exhibit showing the lives of influential Black women.
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NFL SCOUTING GS Pro Day, hoping to make the cut
Often called the “Festival of Love” as people join together to throw away their resentments.
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holi festival
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the festival of colors
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CAMPUS LIFE
#PETSBORO Bolt “He is 10 months old and full of energy and excitement. He loves to go on walks and play at the RAC.” - Owner Carly Williams
Elvis
“Elvis is 5 years old and loves to sleep and eat cheese sticks. Elvis is so important to me because he has been there for me through my ups & downs.”
- Owner Lauren Knight
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Mauro Morales and Emma Richardson talk about an assignment outside of Sanford Hall after class on March 24. The weather is chilly but the flowers are still blooming for the first week of spring!
Chloe and Pawblo “Chloe and Pawblo are the sweetest snuggle buddies. We rescued them both from The Humane Society in Savannah.”
- Owner Tatiana Smith
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Sam Boice works on a paper in a sunny corner of Sanford Hall on March 10. This is his last assignment to finish before he can start packing for his spring break vacation in Charleston.
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UPCOMING UPB SOUL FEST EVENTS
UPB Hosted an event called Soul Fest on March 3rd, 2022.
Atmospheric Firing March 31 | 6 - 8 p.m. Catch a traditional Japanese ceramic firing to see clay turn to pottery right before your eyes at the Ceramics Building Courtyard. Campus Thrift Store April 5 | 11 a.m - 1 p.m. Dig for some cool finds at the Rotunda, as a part of Southern Sustainability Week. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes April 5 | 5 - 7 p.m. Stop by Sweetheart Circle to join Statesboro’s men raise awareness on gender relations and sexual violence…in red heels. Student tickets: $10 All proceeds will be donated to the Teal House.
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Puzzle Answers Medium Sudoku
Difficult Sudoku The Dyverzion Dance Team kicked off the event with a dance performance.
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Faith Walker, Cameron Walker, Nekeda Williams, and Aaron Goolsby (left to right) from D.I.M.E.S Fashion Organization came to the event dressed like the 70s.
Southern Splash April 8 | 8 - 11 p.m Head to the RAC outdoor pool to join UPB and CRI for snowcones, games, music and swimming.
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Housing coming to University Plaza
BY RAQUEL UPSON The George-Anne staff
Sonny Perdue was announced the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia at the start of March, giving professors across the state something to talk about. The former two-term governor is now in charge of curriculum development and overseeing policy decisions. Perdue’s new position has been controversial, as the American Association for University Professors condemned the “secret search” in a February tweet, having concerns that politics may play a role in his decisionmaking. “I would like to see a little more transparency in some of the decisions that USG makes, meaning more consultation, if at all possible, with faculty on the ground,” said Joshua Kennedy, an assistant professor of the Department of Political Science & International Studies. Kennedy stated that he ultimately just wants to see Georgia Southern succeed, even though the political leadership at the Board of Regents is hard to visualize as of right now. Gregory Brock, a professor of the Page designed by Jalen Austin
BY BRIYANNA THOMPSON The George-Anne staff
An apartment complex has been approved for University Plaza, hoping to house up to 600 residents. Statesboro City Council approved the zoning and variance change for Dallas-based company Rael Development Corporation (Raelcorp) to build the housing complex. The CEO of the corporation, Graeme Rael presented the idea about the project at a City Council meeting back in early February. “You’ll see in the report that there’s an aesthetic difference,” said City of Statesboro planning and housing administrator, Justin Williams. “This is new. This is something different for our community.” The proposed build includes a multi-family student housing complex and the first multistory parking garage to be built in Statesboro according to the Zoning Service Report. The size of the parking garage will depend on the potential for there to be a parking agreement with Georgia Southern. A small portion of the complex will consist of studios and one-bedrooms while the
Department of Economics, does have a few concerns regarding Perdue. Brock admitted that he doesn’t believe Perdue was a good governor and that he wouldn’t like to see him in the Chancellor position for long. Brock said that during Perdue’s time as governor he was opposed to a lot of the different aspects of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – marriage equality being one of them. “That’s the exact opposite of where we’re trying to go with our [Diversity Equity and Inclusion] committees and work that’s being done on campus,” he said. Brock is also worried about the hard sciences, considering Perdue has been open about not being supportive of climate science in the past. Charles Champ, a professor of the Department of Mathematical Sciences said he liked Perdue as governor and was fond of his conservative viewpoints. He understands why some may have concerns, being that this is Perdue’s first position in higher education, but ultimately thinks he’ll do well because of how he’s done in previous professions.
3-31-22 remainder of the complex will have multibedroom spaces. “The city felt that it was a viable project…if you know any of the history regarding that,” said Williams. Several companies have made offers to build on the plaza through the years, promising housing, or storefronts. There is still progress to be made such as a land disturbance permit but the overall plan has been approved.
Sonny Perdue named USG Chancellor: Professors weigh in
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Religion on Tap
Opening the conversation between religion and knowledge BY ANNA CLAIRE EDENFIELD Culture Reporter
Most people do not expect religion and philosophy to be in the same conversation. Often, the two subjects can be seen as oppositional. In 2020, Georgia Southern faculty member, Dr. Dan Larkin, decided to challenge this stigma by creating “Religion on Tap”. “Religion on Tap” is a series of open discussions related to deep theological/philosophical concepts. It’s held at Eagle Creek Brewery monthly and everyone is encouraged to attend. The event is a good opportunity for people who want to think on a deeper level about their beliefs. “It’s just fascinating to see how different points of view, coming from different denominations or different sorts of academic positions, can really sort of open people up to this discussion,” Larkin said. “They can start examining their own currently held beliefs and then maybe come to realize that there might be some challenges that need to be addressed.” The conversation is led by three panelists including
a philosophy professor, a religious studies professor and a local religious leader. The latter portion of the event includes a 45 minute Q&A session among the audience. It gives the audience a chance to challenge the experts’ opinions or express their own opinions. Audience members consist of mainly GS students along with Statesboro locals, who are encouraged to ask the panelists thoughtful questions about the particular topic. Previous topics include “The nature of God”, “Hell” and most recently the problem of “Scriptural Interpretation”. Larkin’s goal behind starting “Religion on Tap” was to show that religion and philosophy are not as diametrically opposed as they are often thought to be. The event accomplishes this by bringing different viewpoints to an open forum. With three different experts on particular subjects, many opinions are presented and discussed about a specific topic. “It gives the community a chance to talk about these topics, by showing the differences and how they work together,” Larkin said. “The objective is not for the panelists to debate, but to reach a consensus.”
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Each “Religion on Tap” discussion averages about 80 to 100 students in attendance. Many attendees are “returners”, and enjoy going to listen and think deeply about the topics. Previous intense topics, like “Hell”, can make students’ beliefs stronger or cause them to question them. Either way, listening to the discussion forces the audience to ponder on these topics. “I’ll come again because I just, I want to learn more,” said senior Lea Evans after attending her first discussion. “And it’s just a good way to learn new things that I don’t really think about.” The next opportunity to attend “Religion on Tap” will be April 19 at Eagle Creek Brewery. The event begins at 7 p.m., but from my experience you want to get there early to find a good seat and grab a snack.
Get Your Taxes Filed for Free
School of Accountancy and the IRS offer students free tax help BY RAQUEL UPSON The George-Anne staff
Georgia Southern’s School of Accountancy and the IRS banded together to offer free tax services to students and others in the Statesboro community needing help filing this season. “[Filing taxes] can be confusing to a lot of people,” said Collis White, an accounting major and member of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). “We’re a resource for them to avoid having to file their own taxes.” VITA assists both students and people of the community. The program is intended to offer taxhelp to anyone earning $68,000 or less, people with disabilities, the elderly, and taxpayers who speak limited English. Page designed by Georganna Howell
VITA is offering free tax services for students until April 13 at City Campus in Downtown Statesboro. • Mondays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Wednesdays: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. • Saturday, April 2nd: 9 a.m. – noon The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and no appointments are necessary. Students are expected to bring their driver’s license or state issued ID, social security card, tax documents and any other necessary documentation found on the organization’s webpage. It’s also important for students to know whether they are claimed as a or dependent. “We’re trying to put as much money back into the community as possible,” said White. “That’s why we do our taxes voluntarily.”
For more information on help with filing taxes, click here!
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HAP P Y HOLI: A LOOK IN T O STA T ESBORO ’S F EST I VAL BY MCKENZI E KER RIGAN | The George-Anne staff
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lavorful popsicles, cultural food, henna designs, music and gulal flooded Statesboro’s Georgia Avenue this past Tuesday. This annual celebration of the arrival of spring and end of winter brought together students of all backgrounds to take part in this Hindu holiday.
WHAT IS HOLI?
While Holi is primarily of South Asian origin, it has spread to communities all over the world. Also referred to as the “Festival of Love”, Holi is a day where many come together and throw away their anger and resentment. In India, this holiday can last over a span of days with bonfires, food, music and gulal (the colorful, powdered paint). The ritual begins with a bonfire the day before, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. As the festival continues, the powdered paint is thrown to symbolize joy and love as colors fill the air. Upon arrival, white shirts were passed to festival attendees. As students and families awaited, cultural music filled the air in celebration. With vendors lining the street on one side and a stage on the other, there was plenty of space for those participating in the color throw. Many students dove into the cultural experience by trying the classic foods offered during this festival. Ranges of options for those who may have specific dietary needs, such as vegetarians, were offered as well. To end your meal with something sweet, fried dough balls or all-natural fruity popsicles were offered throughout the service. And for the finale, color filled the air. The students who participated were unrecognizable, covered in a variety of chalky shades of bright colors. Multiple throws were held for those who arrived late. For the brave ones who weren’t afraid to get dirty, multiple bags of gulal were offered, with some students grabbing three bags at once. By the end of the event, you could wind down with Page designed by Jonathan Diaz
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some street art, a henna design done on your hand or indulge in another popsicle. As the air cleared from the gulal, you could see the displays of sandart attendees created along the bricks. The Holi festival on Statesboro’s campus had a colorful turnout, with families and students enjoying the cultural display while learning in the process. This event was sponsored by The Office of Multicultural Affairs and The International Student Admissions Program. If you missed this year’s celebration, tune in for Statesboro’s 2023 Holi festival.
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1: Valerie Montgomery
2: Birdie Freeman
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3: Shirley Franklin
4. Virginia Jackson was recognized as an acclaimed portrait
One History of Costumes class at Georgia Southern was challenged to take the time to create a visual exhibit that shines light on the lives of influential Black women of Georgia for Women’s History Month. Ten groups were individually assigned one of the influential women to collect information, quotes and career highlights This exhibit was filled with outfits from different time periods that represent what each woman wore. The students were able to recreate some of these outfits with pictures provided, but some of the outfits were worn before photos, causing the students to rely on the information they learned from class.
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1. Evelyn Greenblatt was one of the first female air traffic
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controllers in America. She was a graduate from Vanderbilt University and was recognized for helping orchestrate the first only women squadron of the civil air patrol. 2. Georgia Douglas Johnson was recognized for her influence in literature art, the students had to use their background knowledge on fashion trends to display what she would have worn based on 1920 fashion trends. 3. Dr. Valerie Montgomery was the first black woman to lead the Morehouse School of Medicine. She is well known because of her research on maternal mortality and infertility.
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painter, educator and civil rights activist. She was an activist up until she left this earth. Gladys Knight is a household name for her voice. She was called the “Empress of Soul”. Knight is still living till this day and has now added author, actress and businesswoman under her belt. Birdie Freeman commonly known as, “Madame ”, was a black entrepreneur who opened many doors for Black women by starting multiple businesses including a beauty salon, tea room, and flower shop. She also was known for her participation in civil rights issues. Gwen Torrence was recognized for being one of the world’s fastest track stars. She was awarded five Olympic medals and three gold medals. Alice Walker, was remembered for publishing the award winning book, “The Color Purple” which was later turned into a now famous film of the 1980s. Ma Rainey was recognized for the rock and roll legacy she created earning her a place in the hall of fame. Shirley Franklin was known as the very first AfricanAmerican female mayor of Atlanta. One of her promises was to repair the Atlanta sewer system, which she helped improve over time earning her an article in the TIME magazine as
one of the five best big city American Mayors.
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Time-out!
SEASON RECAP:
Sports recap MARCH 20-28
Men’s Basketball BY DJ CADDEN Sports Editor
Georgia Southern started the season hot, winning their first four games en route to a 7-4 non-conference record. New additions Tre Cobbs, Mannie Harris and Carlos Curry highkighted an eventful offseason for head coach Brian Burg and Co. Once conference play began,
things quickly went downhill for the Eagles. The team began conference play by losing five of their first six Sun Belt Conference games. To follow up the slow start, the Eagles won three road games in a row, before losing six consecutive games. On the bright side, the Eagles closed out the season with a win on senior day to finish the season at 13-16 (5-11 SBC).
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Senior guard Elijah McCadden (11.7 points per game) and junior forward Andrei Savrasov (10.7 PPG) were the only Eagles to average double digits, while Kamari Brown was right behind them with 9.5 PPG. Savrasov and Prince Toyambi led the way on the boards, corralling over five rebounds per night, while McCadden led the team with
2.6 assists per game. The Eagles are in line to lose at least six players to graduation unless their extra year of eligibility is used. McCadden has already entered his name in the transfer portal. Brian Burg must be extremely active this off season to ensure the team improves, otherwise his seat may be getting a little bit warmer.
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AT GS PRO DAY
BY DJ CADDEN Sports Editor
Six Eagle football players, along with athletes from a handful of different schools, were able to show off in front of NFL scouts from numerous teams on Saturday. Scouts from the Eagles, Giants, Lions, 49ers, Packers and Raiders were in Statesboro to watch Darrell Baker Jr., Aaron Dowdell, Lawrence Edwards, Randy Wade Jr., Logan Wright and C.J. Wright go through a variety of drills. Even the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League were in attendance.
Baseball took down College of Charleston, 4-1.
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EAGLES SHOW OUT
The Georgia Southern men’s golf team won the Schenkel Invitational. Men’s tennis beat Troy, 4-2. Women’s tennis lost to Troy, 4-2. Softball was obliterated by No. 23 Louisiana, 12-1. Baseball fell to Appalachian State 11-6.
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Women’s golf finished 16th out of 16 teams at the Liz Murphey College Classic. Men’s tennis fell to Louisiana, 4-3. Softball was soundly defeated by Troy, 9-0. Baseball took down Arkansas State, 7-4.
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While the majority of measurements were not officially released to the public, the Eagles impressed in the majority of drills. The only numbers officially announced where all could hear was the broad jump. The results are listed below: • Darrell Baker Jr: 11’4” • Aaron Dowdell: 8’2” • Lawrence Edwards: 8’8” • Randy Wade Jr.: 9’8” • Logan Wright: 8’9” • C.J. Wright: 8’2” The only other number released to the public was Baker’s 41.5 inch vertical.
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Women’s tennis took down Louisiana-Monroe, 4-2. Baseball took down Arkansas State, 12-2. Softball defeated Troy, 2-1.
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Men’s golf finished 8th out of 15 teams at The Hayt. Women’s tennis took down Louisiana, 4-2. Softball lost the rubber match against Troy, 3-1. Baseball took down Arkansas State in walk-off fashion, 7-6. Men’s tennis beat UTArlington, 4-1.
- DJ Cadden
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