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QUOTABLE GC professor becomes national ‘Educator of the Year’ in exercise science Dr. Mike Martino won the award 2012 Educator of the Year as presented by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The award is presented for oustanding service in leadership and education in strength training and conditioning; exercise and sport science; and advancements in the field.

“The people in Italy are beautiful.

Honestly. The first thing that comes to mind is how they are truly living.

They laugh, have the sweetest smiles, they’re genuine, and they make you feel welcome” -Leslie Weaver, Senior Psycholoy Major

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Study Abroad.............................................................2 The Ghost of Sanford..............................................3

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FolksArt.....................................................................13 Q&A with Drew Godsey.......................................13

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New Volleyball Coach............................................20 Fall Sports Add Fresh Faces.................................20 Community News.....................................10 Leisure...............................................................17

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THE COLONNADE

New Greek Life Director

MARK WATKINS SENIOR REPORTER

Tyler Havens became the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life this summer to better guide the unprecedented amount of growth within Greek organizations in recent years.

Havens, a New York native, came to Georgia College after a seven year stay as assistant director for fraternity and sorority life at Monmouth University and a career of involvement with college groups.

“I knew I wanted to do student affairs as a career, and when I was interviewing for graduate school the opportunity that best fit and was most available to me happened to be fraternity and sorority life at Western Illinois,” Havens said.

While much of his first year will be dedicated to getting to know GC as a campus and community, he still hopes to make improvements.

“There’s going to be a couple of things. Reese Cohn and I are going to be splitting up the direct advisement of the four councils … and we’re also splitting up direct contact with the chapters,” Havens said.

“That’s not to say we both won’t be in the loop about everything going on in the community, it’s really just so the chapters have someone they can lean on a little bit more.”

Though it may be slow at first, Havens looks forward to when the office is able to offer more to Greek organizations previously unavailable due to the limited leadership and staff.

“When we get off the ground and see what the real needs and wants of the community, outside of the leadership, your general

Tyler Havens

member of a fraternity or sorority, what we can offer them. We can diversify the programming that we have, and I think that’s a strength for the community and for us, Reese and myself,” he said.

He found the position at GC through an online resource for job openings and applied with the hope of experiencing a different region of the U.S. “The Georgia College position really interested me because Georgia College is very similar to the size of Monmouth University where I’m coming from,” he said, “but the fraternity and sorority population has grown so much that it’s going to be a very different experience for me.”

Along with a new director, the office moved to a new location in Magnolia that underwent large-scale renovations and changed its official name from “Greek Life” to “The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life” to adopt the widely accepted name in the industry.

“The biggest piece was to bring it up to modern standard. Frat and sorority life is more widely known in this profession as the appropriate terminology. Reason being is that there is a large international population at schools, and we’ve had students that come from Greece and see Greek life and think it’s an office dedicated to students from Greece,” Havens said.

AUGUST 3, 2012

GC names new president SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Steve Michael Dorman, dean and professor in the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida in Gainesville, as the next president of Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville. Dorman will assume the presidency of GCSU on September 1, 2012.

“The campus search committee is to

be commended for their excellent and diligent work in identifying quality candidates to be considered by the Board of Regents,” said USG Chancellor Hank Huck- Dr. Steve Dorman aby. “The Board and I are excited about the leadership skills Dr. Dorman brings to the University

System’s liberal arts university.”

Regent Doreen Stiles Poitevint, chair of the Special Regents’ Committee for the presidential search at GCSU, echoed the Chancellor’s comments adding that GCSU “can now begin to write a new chapter under Dr. Dorman’s leadership.”

Prior to his position at the University of Florida, Dr. Dorman served as professor and head of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University.

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Students Study Abroad KEVIN TYLER STAFF WRITER Imagine a place where students can stand next to Christopher Columbus’ grave, go see a bullfight and then head over to a seven-story nightclub to dance with other young people.

Spain is one out of many countries Georgia College students can visit while completing their course credits.

The GC Study Abroad program wants to take students out of their comfort zones and the typical white-walled classroom by offering 25 programs in almost every major. The experiences last from as short as two weeks to as long as an academic year and are located in every continent except Antarctica.

“The GC program strives to fit your budget as well as academic interest,” said Scott Terry, a GC Study Abroad adviser.

International travel can be a strain on a college student’s budget, but with over $70,000 in study abroad scholarships for GC students and the HOPE scholarship covering many of the programs’ tuition bills Terry says “studying abroad isn’t as expensive as you might first LESLIE WEAVER/ GC STUDENT think.”

GC senior Leslie Weaver visits one of Italy’s many museums during her The cost involved of such Maymester trip to Tuscany programs, around $4000 on

average, is much cheaper than if the student went on the same trip recreationally, according to Liz Havey, another GC Study Abroad adviser.

The Institute for the International Education of Students conducted a nationwide survey of 3,400 study abroad alumni and found that when asked about personal growth, 97 percent said studying abroad served as a catalyst for increased maturity; 96 percent reported increased self-confidence; and 95 percent said it had a lasting impact on their world view.

“It was worth every penny,” said Thomas Butler, a senior management major, who traveled to Seville, Spain. Along with exchanging Spanish marketing tactics, Butler painted his face in support of a Spain vs. Portugal soccer match inside of the world’s largest wooden structure, a massive pavilion known as the “Mushrooms.” In light of his explorations, Butler advises students to get off the beaten path and open up to the culture.

“Be respectful to their culture, however weird they might seem at first,” said Michelle

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Q&A with SGA President Cody Allen MARK WATKINS SENIOR REPORTER Students in Georgia College’s Student Government Association play an integral role ensuring student’s interests, concerns and opinions are both represented and conveyed to the leadership of the university. As upstanding students in the GC community, representatives vote on campus wide bills, sit in on a majority of campus councils and encourage student involvement on all fronts.

Fall 2012 marks the beginning of President Cody Allen’s year long term and the start of a new year for leadership at GC. Q: What are your goals for this year?

A: My main goal is to continue to ensure that students are getting the biggest bang for their buck here at Georgia College. It is important that the school hears all the needs and desires of the student body, so that Georgia College can continue to grow and prosper.

Q: Is there anything you plan to do differently?

A: I hope that this group of senators and execs will spend more time working on improving the campus. It was difficult to be productive last year with so much strife taking place within the organization. If we can spend all of our time on bills and resolutions than the school will benefit and everyone will notice that change.

A: I think that we are going to be able to communicate through our social media outlets and The Colonnade. This year, transparency to the students is incredibly important to me. We function off of student dollars, and the students should have input as to how it is spent.

Q: In the case of a breach in conduct in SGA’s ethical code, how do you plan to resolve it?

A: As far as obstacles go, I don’t foresee anything that is going to be able to slow this exec board. We want to be effective, we want to work and we want to represent the campus efficiently.

A: My hope is, of course, that we will not have any breaches in our code of conduct.

However, if it does happen, I intend to enforce the SGA by-laws and Constitution.

Last year, all of our impeachment hearings were handled incredibly well. It is unfortunate we had to have them, but if we do have them, we will do them the way they are supposed to be done.

Q: How does SGA plan to communicate with students?

Q: Have you been doing anything to prepare for the coming year?

Q: Are there any obstacles you foresee this year?

CARE Team

(Crisis Assessment, Response and Education)

Team mission: The CARE Team is an interdisciplinary team charged with detecting and monitoring individuals of concern and managing the flow of information regarding such individuals.

The CARE Team takes a coordinated and educational approach to assessment and intervention with students, employees and campus visitors of concern who are in distress or their behavior is impacting the Georgia College community in a detrimental way.

The CARE Team reinforces an institutional ‘ethic of care,’ that balances the wellbeing of the individual with that of the Georgia College community, is responsive and proactive, and promotes campus-wide access to helping resources.

Contact: (478) 445-7475

Team coordinators: Paul Jahr, associate vice president for Student Affairs Rod Kelly, director and chief human resources officer Scott Beckner, director of Public Safety

SGA President Cody Allen

A: I have been spending a lot of time in my office reading through old projects and working on new ones so that I am familiar with everything SGA has been working on over the last couple of years. Going from Senator to President is a big transition, so I am spending as much time as I can studying so that I am ready for any issue that arises.

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The ghost of Sanford

MARK WATKINS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Anna Brasile, senior psychology major and Tiffany Nie Miller, senior rhetoric major, cool down on the infoor track at the Wellness Center.

Shirtsleeves a must MEGAN ROCHESTER STAFF WRITER

to weights, basketball courts and the swimming pool.

But Kirstein now turns to the facilA group of Georgia College stu- ity at his apartment complex because dents approached the Wellness and of his annoyance with the policy that Recreation Center during their summer he says makes his workout experience semester to get out of Milledgeville’s much less comfortable.

“It’s utterly ridiculous. It’s not too unbearable heat and still be active.

But they were immediately turned much to ask of the employees to wipe away at the front door after finding out down the equipment and keep everythey lost their right to bare arms – lit- thing clean,” Kirstein said. “We have no control (over) what is supposed to erally.

A strict “no tank tops or cut off t- be ‘our’ Wellness Center.”

Patrick Fuller, a senior accounting shirts” policy has been enforced on students and faculty using the WRC major at GC and avid recreational bassince it opened in November 2011 due ketball player, also brought up the isto increased chances in spreading in- sue of cut-off T-shirts at the shoulders becoming restricted recently at the fections.

The $28.2 million building is com- WRC. “They should at least separate the plete with basketball courts, a multi courts from the rest of the purpose court, an Wellness Center so we indoor track, free can wear cutoffs. Cutoffs weights, cardio ma- “They should at chines, a climbing least separate the shouldn’t be restricted on the courts at all,” Fuller wall, and an indoor courts from the said firmly. pool.

Students have even Yet the most com- rest of the Wellcomplained to Dave Termon and talked about rell, the director of the reason, among GC ness Center, so students, to avoid the we can wear cut- WRC, about the policy.

Terrell says students WRC is their agitause the center’s website tion with the rule ban- toffs.” and Facebook to voice ning tank tops. complaints.

Matt Kirstein, juPatrick Fuller, As much as students nior management about the tank information systems junior manage- complain top issue, Terrell faces a major and active gym ment information user, says he loves Wellness Center going to the WRC systems major for one-stop access page 4

MARK WATKINS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A rain spattered window, framed by ruined sheetrock and leftover insulation, looks out on the reflection pool at the dorms.

A lengendary story spooks students in Sanford Hall HOLLYN PHELPS STAFF WRITER When the sun goes down, Sanford Hall awakes. Noise creaks from the ceilings, footsteps are heard from an inaccessible floor, and residents say doors often lock by themselves. Freshmen, prepare to learn what’s not mentioned at orientation.

On the night of the senior dance in 1952, student Betty Jean Cook, nicknamed “Cookie,” committed suicide on the third floor of Sanford Hall. A Colonnade article from 2010 described the scene.

“What was supposed to be a time of celebration turned into (a night) of confusion and shock when they found Cookie’s body sprawled across a bed in a third floor room,” wrote reporter Kate-

lyn Hebert.

This year is the 60th anniversary of the suicide that took place in Sanford Hall at GCSU, then a women’s college. Cookie’s spirit still wanders the floors of Sanford Hall. Don’t believe it, freshmen?

Keep reading.

Bob Wilson, history professor and university historian, had his own experience in Sanford.

Twelve years ago, Wilson decided to spend the night on the third floor to see if he could sense Cookie’s presence in any way.

“I hadn’t heard or felt anything all night, but then morning came around. I suddenly felt an electric shock go through my entire body,” Wilson said. “The shock wasn’t painful; the feeling was more of a tingling sensation.”

Wilson isn’t the only one who

has interacted with Cookie. About 20 years ago, a student named Brandi Tatum told Wilson that she saw a ghost outside the window of Sanford Hall.

“I remember she told me she went to visit her boyfriend, and they were on the main level when she looked out the window and said she saw a ghost of a girl floating around,” Wilson said. “I also remember her telling me that she could see this ‘ghost’ extremely well, and the girl’s face was photographed in her mind.”

About a week later, Wilson called Tatum into his office and showed her the yearbook from 1952.

“I opened to Cookie’s senior page of about 20 girls and asked,

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Wellness Center

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Special to The Colonnade Parents and students test out the next Brita Hydration Station in Adams Hall during Orientation.

Clean water stations Residence Halls install new Brita water filters Special to The Colonnade University Housing hopes to help reduce Georgia College’s carbon footprint over the next year by introducing Brita Hydration Stations in each residence hall.

The stations provide filtered water for students in

each residence hall across campus.

The project, spearheaded by University Housing, worked with Auxiliary Services and pulled 25 percent of funding for installation from the Green Fee. “Thanks to a partnership with Auxiliary Services, we were able to provide a free

water bottle to students who live on campus,” explained Dr. Larry C. Christenson, executive director of University Housing. “Students can refill that bottle any time with Brita filtered water.”

Reusable water bottles fill needs for portable water re

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much bigger concern – staph infection.

A staph infection is caused by a Staphylococcus, or “staph,” bacteria. A staph infection is contagious if a wound is weeping or draining and if people then share towels or other items that are contaminated.

“It’s highly contagious,” Terrell said. “It comes from sweat off of skin and contact ... If I don’t have on sleeves the bacteria gets on the machines.

GC isn’t the only school that bans bare arms. Many gyms enforce the same rule for the same reason.

“We did a survey of most of the rec centers in the university systems of Georgia, and about half of them have the same policy for the same reason … to reduce the chances of getting staph infection,” Terrell said.

In July 2012, Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern allowed tank tops. Georgia State, Kennesaw State and Valdosta State Universities did have the policy at their recreation centers.

Terrell believes that the simple no tank top policy and a clean weight room, make it much Mark Watkins/ Staff Photographer harder for a staph infection to spread from per- Jameson Coleman, senior criminal science major digs son to person. deep on his last squat of 265 pounds.

Cody Allen, the Student Government AsAllen encourages students to submit their sociation president, put responsibility before concerns about the WRC or any other comconvenience when responding to the student mentaries about campus to the SGA comment complaints about the rule. box in the library.

“I wish we didn’t have to worry about the Students may have high hopes about the tank top rule, but I really do think it’s in every- tank top rule changing, but for now they better one’s best interest,” Allen said. “I know that keep their sleeves low if they want to work out policy is crazy, but the sweat is a problem.” at the WRC.

Campus cultural center

Fitness center facelift David Wicker Staff Writer

To appease students living on campus, a smaller gym, located in an unused Department of the Kinesiology lab, is being constructed as an alternative to the Wellness and Recreation Center.

The October 2012 closing of the Wellness Depot left students with no workout facility on Main Campus.

The new facility will be housed in Centennial Center and replace the Depot as the primary workout and exercise facility on campus.

Many freshmen faced challenges while trying to squeeze in a quick workout because they were left to drive or take a shuttle to West Campus.

“It was difficult because I didn’t have a car,” said Hollyn Phelps, a rising sophomore premass comm major and Parkhurst resident. “I couldn’t just walk next door whenever I wanted.

I had to plan around the bus schedule.”

“Designed similar to a hotel workout room, this exercise hub will be unmonitored and made to be used by students at their own risk. The facility will house cardio and weight machines, as well as a rack of different sized dumbbells,” stated a report issued by GC in January. The facility is scheduled to be completed by September.

Jennifer Granade, an incoming freshman, said she looks forward to the opening of this cozier gym.

“I think it will prove [to be] more convenient,” she said. “A large, state of the art gym is awesome, [but it’s] just far away. A small gym right [here] is easier on time constraints.”

Plans have also been made to expand the current athletic weight room located in Centennial Center.

“The current room is too small for larger teams like baseball, softball and basketball.

They are forced to break up into smaller groups, cutting time that could be spent on the field or court,” said softball coach Jamie Grodecki.

Jimmy Wilson, associate athletic director, said the expansion is a much-needed upgrade.

“We will be able to offer more opportunities for student athletes (by allowing them access to) newer, more up-to-date equipment,” he said.

“Coaches and athletes are looking forward to the arrival of the more modern amenities,” said Taylor Yee, a junior nursing major and midfielder on the women’s soccer team.

Special to The Colonnade The Cultural Center is a unit within the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity that focuses on various enrichment, mentorship programs and activities for our underrepresented populations.

Physically, it’s a place where students can meet others of various backgrounds and embrace the diversity that we strive to increase at Georgia College.You can consider us the “umbrella” for many of GC’s multicultural programs, organizations, and ventures. We also collaborate with various community entities in a joint effort to recognize the value of educational diversity.

MAP-Works available Special to The Colonnade David Wicker / Staff Photographer Painter Marco Ortic sprays the ceiling of the future Parking and Transportation Services office. The new office will be located in the Depot, 610 West Greene St., and is planned to open in Fall 2012.

“We can all stick together,” Yee said. “We will be able to get all of our weight training done faster so we can spend more time on the field.”

As for the Depot, plans have been made to relocate Parking and Transportation Services, currently located off-campus, to the site. A new meeting space for students is going to occupy the currently vacant space as well.

Cody Allen, Student Government Association president, said the need to add another student-gathering location came about recently, due to the large increase of clubs at GC. It will include all the technologies found in cutting-edge university rooms like a projector and sound system. With a seating capacity of around 100, the room will also be able to accommodate catered dinner parties. There will be a conjoined lobby with seating and computer access that could also serve as a nearby study area for on-campus residents.

University architect Michael Rickenbaker hopes to see the new Depot completed by November, Allen said.

For freshman nervous or unsure of their plans for the coming years, Georgia College offers MAP-Works (Making Achievement Possible), a series of two online surveys designed to help students think forward and make the most of their time in on campus.

MAP-Works is designed to help recognize challenges and opportunities and assist in efforts to reshape behaviors, beliefs and attitudes early the first semester.

“MAP-Works is essential in helping freshmen identify which campus resources they would benefit most from,” said Mike Augustine, senior director for advising and retention.

On Sept. 10, students will receive an email with a link to the fall transition online survey. There will be about 80 questions that will take about

20 minutes to answer. A day or two after submission, the student will receive an email with information on logging back into the MAP-Works program to get a personalized report (presented as a video and a PDF).

The results of the transition survey will help students recognize opportunities and potential challenges to a successful college experience.

Individuals can compare their behaviors, expectations and attitudes with those of the freshman class as a whole.

The report will also contain tips and resources to help maximize a successful transition to GC. “After taking the survey, students can access the results online,” said Dr. Paul Jahr, associate vice president for Student Affairs. “The information is easy to access and easy to understand.”

Students will be seeing signs around campus and hearing more about MAP-

Works from Community Advisors (CA) in the residence halls, First-Year Academic Seminar instructors and Academic Advisers as September 10 nears.

Dr. Jahr reminds students to “mark that date on your calendar now and remember to respond to the email that arrives in your Bobcats email inbox, open the link to your personal survey, and provide honest responses to the questions asked. A quick response is crucial to a student receiving a personalized report,” he said.

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Q&A

Continued from page 1 Q: What do you want new students to know about SGA? A: We are here to help and represent the students. It is my hope that if a student ever needs anything the first place they come is to SGA. If I can do my job well, then we will be a productive organization bettering the student’s experience here. If I want to do that I need to know where our campus needs to be improved, so I want everyone to feel free to email me at sga.president@gcsu.edu if they ever need anything.

Fall Line Market

Student Fee Breakdown $9

BobCat Card

$123

Activity

$181

Athletic

$95

Health

$275

Special Institutional Fee

$68

Technology

$66

Transportation/ Parking

$175

Wellness Center

SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE Come out to the Fall Line Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 9a.m. -Noon on the corner of Green Street and South Wayne, between the First Presbyterian Church and Georgia Military College. Grab a freshly baked pastry and cup of Blackbird Coffee while shopping for an amazing selection of sustainably grown fruits, vegetables, grass fed beef, pastured pork, eggs, bread, milk and more!

Fall Line Farmers Market, every Saturday 9am to noon at 210 S. Wayne Street. Vendors at the Fall Line Farmers Market include Little Farm, Salamander Springs, Babe and Sage Tomatoes, and Rock Hill Honey among many others.

Transportation changes

DAVID WICKER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A bus outfitted with wi-fi waits for students near the new shelter at The Village at West Campus.

SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE The Parking and Transportation department at Georgia College has been working hard this summer to bring exciting changes to the campus community that will make services more easily accessible and also provide upgrades and improvements to existing equipment and facilities.

The biggest change to Parking and Transportation will be its new home; The Depot. Relocation is scheduled for completion in September, and will provide easier access for students, faculty and staff to conduct their parking business at a more central location. Another facility upgrade is the improvement of the shuttle stop shelter adjacent to the Library and Information Technology Center.

New equipment upgrades include the addition of three brand new turtle vans to the fleet of

rental shuttles available to the campus community. One of the shuttles is ADA compliant and all of the shuttles provide upgraded amenities to passengers as well as additional space in comparison to the 15-passenger vans they replaced.

Hertz on Demand also had a new vehicle join its fleet, a new 2012 Toyota Camry that is available to rent by the hour or by the day. Existing equipment was upgraded as nearly all of the Georgia College shuttles now have WiFi capability.

Accessing information from Parking and Transportation is now easier than ever. Questions concerning parking issues, including citations and permits, can now be directed to the email address parking@gcsu.edu and transportation issues can now be directed to the email transporation@gcsu.edu. As the GC Mobile app grows in popularity, information can easily be found regarding transportation through the app’s “Transit” icon or online at www.nextbus. com.

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Study Abroad

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Andrews, a senior management major who traveled to Seville this summer. “After all, most of their houses are older than our country.”

Exploring history firsthand is not the only benefit studying abroad has to offer; mingling with the locals was Leslie Weaver’s favorite part of traveling to Italy this past summer.

“The people in Italy are beautiful. Honestly.

The first thing that comes to mind is how they are truly living. They laugh, have the sweetest smiles, they’re genuine, and they make you feel welcome,” the senior psychology major said.

Ian Thomas, a senior pre-med major, had a similar experience in Belize during his Maymester program. Despite being surrounded by poverty, the people of this small Central American country were among the most welcoming and positive people he has met. After only 14 days there Thomas said he realized how much he takes for granted.

THOMAS BUTLER /GC STUDENT Bullfighting is one of Spain’s oldest traditions dating back to 1700 AD. Thomas Butler, a marketing major at GC, found it to be his first major culture shock during the summer Seville study abroad program.

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Information Systems update

Fundraising Campaign SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE With gifts and pledges totaling more than $11 million, “The Pillars for the Future Campaign” for Georgia College has exceeded its goal.

“I am elated,” said Campaign Chair Stan Wilson, ’77, who reported Monday that the Georgia College & State University Foundation actually raised more than $11 million, more than half a million dollars more than its $10.35 million goal.

Wilson said he was astounded by the commitments of the donors, the excitement and diligence of the GCSU Foundation staff and the tremendous response by the Georgia College faculty, alumni and friends.

“We entered this campaign—the first comprehensive fundraising campaign the college has ever undertaken—in the most challenging of times,” said Wilson.

“But we had real needs and a great story to tell. The campaign’s strong reception on and off campus left me awed by the generosity and sense of community that followed.”

The success of the campaign has an immediate impact on student scholarships, faculty endowments and program support, Wilson noted.

The $11 million, made possible by thousands of donors, includes funding for a variety of programs Campaign committee member and former Foundation Board Chair Tad Brown said that he was humbled by the loyalty, passion and diversity of donors.

“It is one thing to make a donation, quite another to give,” remarked Brown.

“The thoughtful responses to the campaign reflected a keen understanding of the mission of the college and the importance of liberal arts education today.”

More than 450 Georgia College staff and faculty members contributed to the campaign.

“That the rank and file showed such commitment to the programs they steward and the students they mentor was nothing short of inspirational,” said Brown.

Campaign member and Georgia College alumna Jo Slade Wilbanks, ’69, said the success of the campaign highlights that “Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, is a jewel in the USG system, providing quality educational opportunities worthy of continuing private support.”

Those who donated more than $10,000 to the campaign will have their names inscribed on benches in the Russell Auditorium plaza.

Vice President for Exter

“That the rank and file showed such commitment to the programs they steward and the students they mentor was nothing short of inspirational.”

Tad Brown, Former Foundation Pillars page 8

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SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE DAVID WICKER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Mary Beth Atkinson works at her computer inside the Health Services building located in the Wellness Center at West Campus.

Health Services SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE

The staff of Health Services welcomes you to Georgia College and if you are a returning student, welcome back! The beginning of school is an exciting time with all sorts of activities all around. Take time to take care of yourself as you embark on this journey. The “basics” will always matter and never change. You need to get adequate sleep and rest. Try to eat a balanced diet.

Don’t eat or drink after others. Think twice before making choices you may regret for a lifetime. Yes, you will have to study, but take time out for some fun and relaxation. Take care of personal hygiene, including hand-washing. Washing hands properly has been proven to be one of the best defenses against spreading germs and illnesses. As you let the “basics” slide, your health and well-being will surely follow. It is hard to study and survive stress when your defenses are weakened.

Come by and visit the new Health Center. We are located in the new Wellness and Recreation Center at West Campus. We will be happen to show you around, answer your questions, and help you get better when you get sick.

We are open Monday-Friday, 8:15-4:30.

You will need your Bobcat care to access our main entrance or, if you come

through the main Wellness Center entry, you will need to register with the Wellness Center desk through their finger-vein scanning process… this only takes a few minutes.

Early in fall semester we will begin giving flu shots.

Flu shots are FREE to students and go a long way in helping prevent flu outbreaks. Even though you may have never had the flu, living in a new, close environment, you are highly prone to getting the flu.

Flu is a virus and spreads very easily. All it takes is one good sneeze or cough from someone with the virus and you can end up sick. So ‘man-up’ and get your flu shot. It is a quick, relatively painless shot and only takes a couple of minutes of your day. If you get the flu, you can miss days of class and get behind in your studies PLUS just feel awful for several days..….not worth it!

We offer many other services through the clinic and are able to take care of most illnesses that college students develop. Come by, see the place, and ask questions. We are always eager to help you in any way.

Feeling under the weather?

Stop by the office on the first floor of the Wellness Center at West Campus and get checked out.

Georgia College has been accepted into the prestigious Association of Information Systems (AIS) Student Chapters. Our student chapter joins the ranks with other respectable schools such as the University of Georgia, University of Florida, Kennesaw State, and Georgia State University.

The Information Systems’ faculty members believe the AIS mission is a great fit with the MIS program goals and the mission of the College of Business. We are excited to become part of the AIS, and we hope to be sending our students to compete at the national level.

AIS is a national organization that offers its members opportunities for networking with both professionals and students. At Georgia College, we will sponsor both professional development and social events which will allow our members to practice business etiquette and promote networking.

Georgia College’s AIS chapter will also bring in numerous top employers to discuss the operations of their companies

and to network with our members.

The Department of Information Systems & Computer Science at Georgia College is working with the College of Computing at Georgia Tech to institute a “semester away”.

This semester away would allow senior computer science majors to take specialized computer science courses at Georgia Tech. This would allow students all the benefits of the liberal arts foundation and small class sizes at Georgia College while allowing them to experience specialized computer science classes at Georgia Tech. If all the details are worked out this semester, the first student could experience a “semester away” as early as next fall.

Dr. Yoonae Ahn, a faculty member at the Korean National University of Transportation (our newest partner university), will be a visiting faculty member this year doing research on site at Georgia College. The Department of Information Systems & Computer Science is pleased to welcome her and her daughter to Milledgeville.

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LITC names new director SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE Dr. Joe Mocnik joined the Georgia College community this summer as the new Director of the Library and Instructional Technology Center.

Dr. Mocnik moved to Milledgeville from Collegedale, Tennessee where he served as the Director of Libraries at the Southern Adventist University since 2008. He received his Ph.D. in American History from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and he received his Masters of Arts in Library and Information Studies from the University College London in the United Kingdom.

For more information, please contact Christa Kahea at (478)445-0995 or christa. kahea@gcsu.edu.

Georgia College¹s Library and Instructional Technology Center (LITC) prepares in-

Pillars

Continued from page 7 nal Relations and University Advancement Amy Amason remarked that the strong leadership of the campaign committee was paramount in its success.

“We simply could not have accomplished the goal without our volunteers’ tireless efforts and constant attention,” said Amason. “The committee was terrific.”

Pete Robinson, current Chair of the Georgia College & State University Foundation Board of Trustees, takes particular pride in the campaign’s success. “I feel particularly

The

Learning Center

Students who use the center within 20 days of the beginning of the semester have a 99.8 percent chance of earning a ‘C’ or better, while those who wait more than 20 days before visiting decrease their odds to 84.4 percent.

Your odds of earning stronger grades (A, B, C) increase by one percent with each visit.

Courses available for tutoring include math, science and economics.

Want to go?

Dr. Joe Mocnick quisitive academics to thrive in an information-intensive and diverse global community by identifying, collecting, and providing access to resources, developing learning-centered services and by providing instruction and expert support in a learning-rich environment.

By creating a culture of innovation and a space for collaboration and development, LITC faculty and staff seek to impart the skills necessary for academic and professional success.

gratified to stand at the helm after such a resounding effort,” said Robinson. Not one to rest, however, Robinson noted meaningful opportunities still exist.

“While the Pillars Campaign has officially ended,” he said, “we are still seeking gifts to further the university’s unique mission. We have diverse philanthropic opportunities for scholarships, programs and campus improvements.”

Want to learn more?

Email Amy Amason at amy.amason@gcsu.edu or call 478-445-1945.

Contact Mike Augustine at mike. augustine@gcsu.edu, or just show up at A&S 2-56

AUGUST 3, 2012 President

Continued from page 2 Before becoming head of the department, he served as professor and division chair.

In 1996, Dr. Dorman served as graduate coordinator working with master and doctoral students in Health Science Education and Health Behavior. He also served as the director of the Master of Public Health degree program, an interdisciplinary degree program initially sponsored by the College of Medicine, College of Health Professions and College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida.

Dr. Dorman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee. He earned a Master of Public Health Degree in Community Health Education going on to complete his doctoral studies

and earning his Ph.D. in Health Education, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

The search process included the services of the firm Heidrick & Struggles in Atlanta.

“As pleased as I am that we have a new president, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the fine leadership of Dr. Stas Preczewski who served as interim president this past year,” said Huckaby, “I am also grateful we have leaders like Dr. Paul Jones who has agreed to serve as interim president during this transition period.”

Preczewski, who will be returning to Georgia Gwinnett College, served as interim president of GCSU for the past year. Jones, who is currently vice president for Administration and Operations at GCSU, will serve as interim president effective July 1 through August 31, 2012.

VP of Student Affairs receives award SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE Dr. Paul Jahr, Georgia College associate vice president for student affairs, has received the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International’s (ACUHO-I) highest honor in campus housing.

Jahr became a 2012 ACUHO-I Parthenon Award recipient for his leadership, outstanding service and supreme achievement in the profession.

“The award was a complete surprise,” said Jahr, who has worked at Georgia College for the past 24 years.

“I do things because I like to do them, not because I expect anything in return. This award reinforces what I have hoped to embody throughout my service to Georgia College.”

Recipients of the award are considered high achievers and well respected by colleagues.

Former colleagues and ACUHO-I members Dr. Joe Berthiaume, director of housing at Texas Woman’s University, and Dr. Jeff Hale, executive director of university residences at Boise State University, nominated Jahr for the award.

“Dr. Jahr is a mentor, friend and in some cases a director for life,” said Berthiaume. “He epitomizes what it means to become a housing professional. He truly believes in the profession as evidenced by 38 dedicated years to ACUHO-I and to the students and staff of his campus.”

ACUHO-I is an international foundation that supports and promotes the collegiate residential experience.

It provides professional con-

nections, innovative products, programs and services and ongoing learning opportunities to members.

Jahr earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s degree in college student personnel from University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. He earned his doctorate in adult education from University of Georgia.

Jahr began working at Georgia College as director of residence life during 1988.

He also served as assistant and senior assistant vice president for student affairs before holding his current position at the university.

Jahr’s dedication to his profession has been a great benefit to Georgia College for years, said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bruce Harshbarger.

“The Parthenon Award is a lifetime achievement award and very much de-

Dr. Paul Jahr served by Dr. Jahr,” Harshbarger said.

“Seventeen years ago when I was preparing for a job interview at Georgia College, I asked colleagues throughout the country what they knew about Georgia College. I heard over again that ‘they must have a strong Student Affairs program because Paul Jahr is there.’ His reputation in the profession has been a tremendous asset.”

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10 Reasons why you’re in the best place in the world Welcome (back) to college, and congratulations, You’re at the best place in the world!

10 You’re among people who are excited and exciting All around are people who have interests, and are willing to share them.

Find people who are passionate about life’s opportunities and choose to hang out with them.

9You’re surrounded by friends and immersed in your own age group Four yearsin a community made up of motivated, enthusiastic people almost all your age – it’s a unique learning environment, and it’ll never be this way again

8 The entire campus seeks to create an ideal community It’s exciting to wake up each morning in a culture where people try to strive for what’s decent, right and noble.

7 The chance to explore new things Try new fields and activities. Seek out diverse people and try to learn to see the world through their eyes

6 Freedom and responsibility

Enjoy new freedoms and learn to balance them with a whole new level of personal responsibility and accountability.

5 You can focus on creating the best version of you

What you’re really studying in college is how to create the version of you that’s best equipped for success in the 21st century.

4 You understand what you have to offer others

Focusing on your own development is important, but knowing how to use your own skills to better the setting in which you live is the key. College is the place to learn that.

3 You understand what you have to offer others

Getting involved, volunteering, developing a reputation as someone who’ll be there when you say you will – if you just make that effort you’ll be astounded at all the invitations you’ll get for incredible experiences and new friendships.

2 You understand what you have to offer

Getting involved, volunteering to help out, developing a reputation as someone who’ll be there when you say you will – if you just make that effort you’ll be astounded at all the invitations you’ll get for incredible experiences and new friendships.

1 Georgia College is the ideal place to experience all of the above

The University Career Center Services & Signature Programs • • • •

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Individual career advising by appointment FOCUS 2 Online Career Inventory The GC Career App for Apple and Android Assistance with resume, cover letters, interviewing skills and career choice Workshops and presentations on the job, internship and

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the graduate school search process Career fairs and oncampus interviews Weekly newsletter, The Loop, sent to students who are registered in Career Connection Intern Ready and Backpack-to-Briefcase Certificate Programs Senior Picnic Resume Review Days Career Peer Advisors

For additional information, contact: University Career Center 132 Lanier Hall 478-445-5384 career.center@gcsu.edu facebook.com/gccareercenter

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Sanford Ghost

Continued from page 2 ‘Can you identify or recognize her in any of these pictures?’” Wilson said. “Brandi said, ‘Yes, that’s the girl I saw.’ I said, ‘Wow, that’s her.’”

Now that’s old news.

Sanford resident David Wicker, sophomore mass communication major, struggled moving in this semester for summer school.

“The day after I moved in on July 2, I somehow got locked out of my closet,” Wicker said. “Also, on July 14, I came home and tried to use my bathroom, and the door locked all by itself. My roommates were both gone for the weekend.”

Matt Cobb, resident advisor of Sanford Hall, lives under the inaccessible room where Cookie committed suicide. Cobb says he experienced the poltergeist as well.

“Once it starts to be later in the night, I hear noises above my head and occasionally very strange bumps,” said Cobb.

Cobb added he’s not the only one who’s interacted with Cookie.

“One of my staff members who lives on the opposite side of the building hears more activity than I do,” Cobb said.

Cobb says another one of his staff members hears “walking” and “footsteps” above her room as well.

It only gets stranger.

“But none of those examples beats what I’m about to tell you,” Cobb said.

Cobb recalled a hall director for Sanford and Adams, who spent the night in the Sanford Hall director’s apartment due to the conMark Watkins / Staff Photographer struction at Adams Hall.

Graffiti left over from previous attempts at a ‘haunt“She is very big about making sure doors ed house’ are a lingering testament to the eerie disare closed and ceiling fans are off. It’s like her repair just above students in Sanford. routine before bed,” Cobb said. “She woke the Linda Bailey, tour coordinator at the Connext morning to her ceiling fan running, and all vention and Visitors Bureau, invites everyone of the doors in the room were open.” to try the Haunted Trolley Tour in October “After that, she jokingly said she slept with while walking the gloomy streets of downher Bible every night,” Cobb said. town through haunted buildings like Episcopal In a town as old as Milledgeville, Sanford Church, Old State Capitol, and Lockerly Hall. isn’t the only haunted place.

Water stations

Continued from page 3 sources and reduce waste contributions.

“Drinking water is great for you, but bottled water is expensive and the plastic is horrible for the environment. We wanted to provide students with a reusable alternative to throwing away plastic,” said Cindy McClanahan, housing marketing coordinator.

In addition to a hydration station in each

residence hall, students can find one at the entrance to The Max. “We know that the students are very excited about the hydration stations. Once they realize how convenient they are, we’re sure students will use them daily,” said Christenson.

Got something you want to add?

Go online to gcsunade.com or drop us a line at thecolonnade@gmail.com

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August 3, 2012 • Editor, Constantina Kokenes

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, August 3 5 p.m.

Payment deadline for Fall 2012 courses

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Thursday, August 9 All day

Residence Halls open

Friday, August 10 5 p.m.

Last day to withdraw all courses and receive full refund

Hear the report on our podcast channel

Monday, August 13 All day

Classes begin

6 p.m.

Free showing of Persepolis (Mary Vinson Memorial Library)

Wednesday, August 15 5 p.m.

Last day to add a course

Friday, August 17 5 p.m.

Last day to drop a course without penalty

7:30 p.m.

Justin & Jamie concert (Allen’s Market Building)

Friday, August 24 7 p.m.

Milledgeville Idol (Russell Auditorium)

Monday, August 27 6 p.m.

Free showing of Persepolis (Mary Vinson Memorial Library)

Tuesday, August 28 8 - 10 p.m.

Roxie Watson (Russell Auditorium)

Friday, August 31 6 - 8 p.m.

Bobcat Cross Country Home Meet (West Campus Cross Country Course)

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

June 21 2:19 p.m. A GC police officer and the Milledgeville Police Department searched for a man who assaulted his family member. The man was found and arrested. He was then turned over to the MPD for processing.*

2 SHAKEN UP

June 25 3:18 p.m. A GC police officer responded to the Village Building 400 in reference to a female student having a seizure. The student was taken to the ORMC by EMS for evaluation.*

3 IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE...

June 26 6:31 p.m. A small brush fire was reported at Mayfair Hall. The Milledgeville Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly tamed the fire.

4 RUN, FORREST, RUN July 3 12:57 p.m. A GC police officer assisted Georgia State Patrol at The Village in response to a man fleeing GC property to avoid police. The male was banned from all GC property.*

5 IS ANYONE HOME?

July 6 11:02 p.m. A GC police officer stumbled upon a residence on West Greene Street whose front door was open. The officer conducted a walk through and found no signs of forced entry. He was unable to contact the homeowner.*

6 HIDE YOUR KIDS, HIDE YOUR WIFE! July 19 11:04 p.m. A woman reported seeing a suspicious man attempting to enter her home. He was not caught, and she was unable to provide an accurate description.*

BY THE NUMBERS

Monday, September 3 All day

Labor Day

Friday, September 7 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Bobcat Soccer vs. Nova Southeastern (Bobcat Field)

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Counts of Possession

DUI’s

Fire alarms

NOTE: If you would like to see any events incorporated on the calendar, please send them to colonnadenews@gcsu.edu.

Information gathered from summer Public Safety records.

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Opinion Letter from the editor Turning over a new page

LINDSAY

SHOEMAKE It’s that time. The time of year when the residence halls re-open their welcoming corridors to incoming freshmen, Front Campus suddenly springs to life with lounging students and Milledgeville gains back its quintessential small-town, collegiate charm.

It’s also time for The Colonnade to go back to press on a weekly basis.

Now in our 89th year of serving Georgia College and the surrounding community with accurate, timely news, The Colonnade is eager and ready to produce 24 more fresh issues over the course of the school year.

So, incoming freshmen and undergrads – are you ready to be a die-hard reader of The Colonnade?

Plan on seeing our editors, reporters and photographers canvasing every inch of campus this year.

Our News editor, Nick Widener, has the innate ability to illustrate a story with words while retaining the ability to peg the most newsworthy topics. Catch him covering breaking news, important events and local happenings throughout the year.

There is also Anna Morris, our A&E editor. Anna has an uncanny eye for the arts, spanning the entire spectrum of independent film reviews to live music coverage. Count on running into her at Milledgeville’s annual Deep Roots Festival, which entirely takes over downtown Milledgeville for a weekend in October.

Bobbi Otis is the first woman to tackle The Colonnade’s Sports desk in several years. Bobbi’s fearless reporting tactics and passion for journalism will truly show in each and every play-by-play she illustrates in her sports coverage, as well as her unfailing news pieces.

Rounding out our senior editorial staff for the 2012-2013 school year is Marilyn Ferrell, who will serve as the eye behind the lens of most photos you will see in The Colonnade. Marilyn will hone her skills as a photojournalist while simultaneously producing content for our Leisure section – needless to say, she is a go-getter.

I highly encourage any student interested in participating in student media this year to take a step of faith – come say hi to us. The Colonnade is located in MSU 128, and we hold our weekly meetings at 5 p.m. on Mondays. You can bet that at least one editor will be here at any given moment. The 3 a.m. worknights are certainly one of a kind, and the bonds you’ll forge with us will be unforgettable.

This Ability!

Introducing a new perspective from the GC community

Welcome Bobcats, old and new, to the start of the Fall 2012 semester! I’m excited to embrace the challenges and successes that these months are sure to bring along to each and every one of you.

I’m equally excited to be writing “This Ability!,” a column that will bring you my perspective of college life as a student with a disability!

My name is Erin Breedlove, and I am a senior psychology major with cerebral palsy. Before you try and look it up, don’t. Just meet me first!

At Georgia College, diversity is valued, but there is so much work to be done in terms of valuing the perspectives of those of us with backgrounds that lend themselves to diversity.

Within “This Ability! “over the course of the semester, I hope to answer the questions that you have for me as a student with an everyday challenge, and I aspire to create an environment in which not only are people respected, but perspectives are understood.

Often, the reason that makes

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JESSICA DIAMOND COLUMNIST Okay kids, it’s August again.

You may have fought it, and valiantly so, but it came just the same.

This means a variety of things, depending on your stage of life.

Sophomores, you are ready for this. You’ve gotten all that freshman stuff out of the way and it’s time for the real college experience. It’s finally time to pick a major and prove to everyone that you were born to be a bio-chemical-operatic-actor-writer. And the program has just been waiting for you!

One quick thing, though. Remember all of those special welcome events, all of the special treatment and free food? Remember the part where your advisor sent you an email introducing himself and inviting you to come in for a chat? About that … it’s for the freshmen, darling. I hate to disillusion you so young, but now it is time for the next stage in your development – true independence.

You can do it, I believe in you.

Here is my best advice – always get it in writing. You will understand when the time comes.

Now, juniors! Or third-year sophomores … just keep swimming. You are finally an upperclassman! It’s a good feeling, and you have earned it. Core classes go away, registration becomes easier, and you get to stick up your nose at the little underclassmen and chuckle condescendingly because you have the life experience to back it up. You are (ideally) halfway done with your college career and you begin to say

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it difficult for you, perhaps as a student without a disability, to understand our points of view is that it’s equally difficult at times for students like me to be outgoing enough to share their experiences.

Thus, I hope to be a voice, a guide and a liaison between my fellow students and the university community.

For now, however, I want us all to focus on enjoying the beauty that the Fall semester promises to bring.

If you have questions or topics you’d like to see me cover in the column throughout the semester, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to exploring ways in which I and other students can focus on making “this ability” work for us on campus and across the nation during this semester.

Follow Erin on Twitter at @ erinrbreedlove, and see where she regularly blogs on her personal website, www.healthyunwealthywise.com

things like “You know, in my field of study …” or “Oh, she is just an old college friend.” But I caution you – do not become too complacent. Those questions about the future are starting to roll in from every direction, and by spring you may be in a bit of a panic. What comes after this? Where do I go now? Should I change my major, get a couple more degrees? Anything to stay in your safe little college bubble for six or seven more years. Push through it. It is nobody’s business what you plan to do with your sociological-theatrical-creative writing degree. You will cross that bridge when you come to it. (But seriously, don’t be afraid to start kissing up to your parents’ friends, just in case.)

And seniors! I feel your pain, guys. Just don’t panic. Even if you have to sleep on mom and dad’s couch for a little while, you will not be rejected from the world.

Things have a way of working out. Enjoy your remaining time in the bubble and keep kissing up to people more powerful than you.

And last but not least, the newbies! Hello little freshmen. You are very excited to be here, aren’t you? Finally away from the prying eyes of mom and dad, you can get away with just about anything! No one will take away your cell phone or give you a curfew.

But please know this – your parents paid the state of Georgia for a little insurance. The Milledgeville police know exactly where you are and what is in your solo cup.

So please, be smart. Be safe. And don’t land yourself in the slammer on your first week! Happy semester to all, and make the most of it!

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“What is your most memorable freshman memory?”

“One night during a comet shower, a friend and I laid under the stars for hours, wondering where we’d end up.”

Nick Widener, senior mass communication major

“Going to Atlanta and seeing the World of Coke and Centennial Olympic Park with all of my friends.”

Bobbi Otis, senior mass communication major

“Wearing only Christmas underwear with all of my friends and storming downtown one night. .”

Powell Cobb, senior mass communication major

“Getting breathalyzed three times on the way back from downtown, and blowing a 0.000 each and every time.”

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“I didn’t even go here.”

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THE LITTER BOX THOUGHTS AND RANTS OF GEORGIA COLLEGE

Somebody’s always going to let you down. So I’m dating squirrels now.

Am I the only one on campus with a designated bathroom?

I love hearts n' stuff.

I don’t like how the Wellness Center won’t allow GC Students in during the summer. I mean, like, aren’t they students too?!

I have to admit – I’ve really missed all of the delicious Saga cuisine. I can’t wait to feast like a beast on the reg, mate.

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From an iPad to the Canne’s Lions Film Festival

August 3, 2012• Editor, Anna Morris

‘You have given us a place’ The FolksArt offers a fun place for universal art lovers to gather and take part in activities such as potlucks, upcycle art-making and comedy nights

A Q-&-A with actor and filmmaker Drew Godsey Lindsay Shoemake Senior Reporter While some college students only dream of becoming an on-screen actor, others make it happen. Senior mass communication major Drew Godsey transferred his dreams to the screen while filming a commercial for AT&T in the 59th annual Canne’s Lions Film Festival contest this summer, consequently placing in the prestigious competition. The Colonnade held a Q & A with Godsey, getting into the mind of the filmmaker and uncovering the method to movie madness.

Q: How long have you been interested in film and acting?

A: I have been interested in film acting as long as I can

remember. I always made up such elaborate stories that my family said I would be a great actor.

Q: Was this your first on-screen experience?

A: This was not my first on-screen experience, I actually

took the first Acting for Film class that was offered at GC two summers ago.

Q: What is the title of the short film piece, and did you come up with the original concept?

A: “Knotty Communication” is the title of my short film. I came up with the idea, and then my director and cinematographer helped to bring it to life.

Q: What was the most challenging part of producing the film?

A: The most challenging part was portraying what I wanted on the camera. My short film was actually shot entirely on an iPad 2, as per a request from AT&T. So getting the audience to see what I wanted them to was the hardest part.

Q: What advice would you give aspiring filmmakers and actors at GC? A: Get to know people. It takes so many people to do just a two-minute short film. On mine alone we needed about 15 people to carry equipment, be extras, give distance cues, etc.

Q: Do you hope to pursue acting or film in the future?

A: My dream job is to be a film actor; that is what I have

always wanted to do. Don’t worry; I’ll remember Georgia College when I’m big and famous.

Coco Esser Staff Writer Right in the heart of Milledgeville, there stands a fire-red building with a sign out front reading “The Earth without art is just ‘eh.’” Since 2010, the FolksArt, located on West Hancock Street, has been a space committed to building community through art.

Founder Kim Joris opened the FolksArt on her 50th birthday in 2010.

“I opened the FolksArt because I believe people need to see and make art,” Joris said. “Not just art on the walls, but performance art as well.”

The FolksArt is much more than an art gallery downtown. It is a safe place that encourages creativity and self-expression.

The FolksArt has impacted Joris’ life more than imagined.

“I grew up here,” Joris stated. “Milledgeville needs the FolksArt as much as I need Milledgeville. It provides a sense of hope, as well as an outlet for people. I needed to feel safe in Milledgeville, and using art lets me do that” The FolksArt is open to anyone who wants to share their voice through art.

People of all ages in the community are encouraged to make use of the space. Twice a month Milledgevillians gather for Comedy Night hosted by Georgia College senior creative writing major student Samm Severin. Milledgeville Bike Polo and The Fall Line Farmers Market use the space to host potluck dinners. This year, Joris hopes that more students, faculty and residents explore what her business has to offer.

Georgia College Choral Ensembles wants you

Together on Tuesdays

Brown Bag Book Club

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday evening create a mixed-media, reUse and Upcycle art project. $20.00 per person- materials included.

Register in advance by emailing kim@thefolksart.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Come read an important work of literature with other book fanatics.

Starting in September, join The FolksArt on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a book of interest.

Open Mic Comedy Night 8:00 p.m.

Hosted by GC student Samm Severin, this event happens on the first Monday and the third Saturday of every month. Join the FolksArt for some amazing stand up comedy. Donations accepted to support the FolksArt and our local comedians.

Upcycle Art Classes

On-going Come create with the FolksArt. Fiber arts, paper arts, jewelry and metal arts to name a few. Check the FolksArt facebook page for regularly scheduled classes and current events. And tell them what you want, and they’ll teach it. Menu changes weekly.

The Georgia College Choral Ensembles are looking for a few good men and women to join one or more of three choral ensembles open to all members of the GC community including students, faculty and staff. The three choruses are all available for one credit hour and are briefly described below.

If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Dr. Jennifer Flory.

Max Noah Singers

University Chorus (UC) is a non-auditioned choral organization focusing on the study and performance of music of all periods and styles and is open to all members of the university community. Students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join regardless of major or musicreading skills. UC rehearses three times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall.

Max Noah Singers (MNS) is a choral organization made up of select singers with an emphasis on the study and performance of a variety of literature from madrigals and motets to the avant garde. MNS is open by audition to all members of the university community. MNS will be making a performance and recruiting tour in December in Georgia and Florida with a visit to Disney World. The group rehearses two times a week: Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall. MNS members are also required to enroll in University Chorus and commit to the group for the entire school year. Auditions are the first week of school in August. The audition consists of one solo song with accompaniment (accompanist provided).

Singers will also be vocalized and asked to sight-read. New students will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a past choir director.

Women’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble (WE), open to all female members of the university community, is a non-auditioned choral organization focusing on the study and performance of music of all periods and styles specifically for women’s voices. All female students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join regardless of major or musicreading skills. WE rehearses twice a week: Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. in Max Noah Recital Hall.

5:30 to 8:30pm Come to the FolksArt for good food and fellowship every second Saturday of the month.

Shop at the Fall Line Farmers’ Market in the morning, create a dish from your fabulous farmers’ market finds, and bring the dish and the recipe to share at The FolksArt.

Board Game Night 7:30 p.m.

Come play old favorite board games every second Thursday of the month.

Take a break from classes and sit back and relax with good old fashioned board game fun. $2 gets you in for a night of game playing fun.

GC Theatre presents season of farce, romance, secret dating

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Second Saturday Potluck

Courtesy of the Department of Theatre Senior theater major Jess McClure dons elaborate paint in preparation for the Theatre Department’s upcoming play “The Birds” by Aristophanes. The show will be accompanied by a Toga Party that all students are invited to attend.

Special to The Colonnade The Georgia College Department of Theatre boasts its recent performances in the Eastern European Regions International Theatre Festival outside of Prague and our semi-finalist award at the Cannes

Lions Film Festival. This year’s theater season is one of farce, romance and dating secrets.

The first show is “The Birds” by Aristophanes adapted by Karen Berman and alumnus Steve Holbert (Georgia College 2012). Touted as an election year tour de farce, an acrobatic aviary and a political pandemonium, the show runs Sept. 26 through 30. Students are encouraged to dress in togas for the Toga Party Thursday night, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. in Russell Auditorium.

Following this show they will present “Proposals” by Neil Simon directed by professor Iona Pendergast in the Campus Black Box Theatre, which runs from Nov. 7 through 18. This summertime romance follows the lives of young lovers and their crazy entanglements.

The final mainstage show, directed by Amy Pinney, professor of theater, with music direction by Wendy Mullen, interim department chair, is “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” presented in February near Valentine’s Day. This longest running off-Broadway musical reveals the hilarious secrets of dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws.

Additional shows include a student capstone, “The Nutcracker” ballet, the Spring Dance Minor Concert, 24- Hour Plays, and a series of staged readings, stand-up comedy nights, international plays and guest artists.

In the Georgia College year of themes including family and literacy, the Department of Theatre hopes everyone will become part of their family and enjoy the arts.

All students are welcome to come to the Fall meeting Tuesday, Aug.14 at 5 p.m. at the Campus Blackbox Theatre to find out how to audition or get involved. For tickets go to gcsutickets.com. Tickets for students are $7 for musicals and $5 for non-musicals.

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potlight: Q & A with Lucine Colignon, Model UN President

Lucine Colignon, junior mass communication major, explains the mechanics of Model UN and offers insight to anyone interested in joining.

Q: What is Model UN? A: It is a club that simulates the United Nations, but you also can keep up with the news, learn about NGOs (non-governmental organizations), meet new friends, etc.

Q: How does it work?

A: We have two big events. In October a team of 10 students fly to DC to participate in a national conference. In the spring we host a Hunger Banquet sponsored by Oxfam America. It serves as a fundraiser for us and for Oxfam. During our “down time” we keep ourselves informed on issues.

Q: What got you interested in Model UN? A: I have always been interested in NGOs and anything that had an international aspect. I had friends who were part of Model UN so I gave it a try.

Q: Why did you want to run for president of Model UN?

A: The easiest way would be to contact me or join the Facebook group Model UN at Georgia College so that interested students will know of upcoming meetings and everyone is free to join us!

Q: Who do you think would benefit from being in Model UN? A: Everyone. Model UN is open to all students of all majors. It develops one’s general knowledge, research skills, curiosity, speaking skills and much more.

There is absolutely no restriction.

Q: Why is Model UN important in today’s society?

A: Most of today’s issues have an international aspect so it’s important to understand where those issues come from.

Model UN helps understanding through research and discussions. Communication is a skill that everyone needs, and social media makes it easier to avoid person-to-person contact. Model UN helps anyone build a speech that is organized and convincing which are two key elements recruiters look for.

A: My membership in Model UN changed my life. I became a lot better at public speaking, and when I listen to the news I understand most of what is covered.

Q: Are you looking for new members?

A: Yes! We are always looking for new members. With the conference approaching, we are thinking of the composition of the team and are definitely open to involving new members.

Q: How does one become a member of Model UN?

For more information on Model UN, upcoming events and membership, contact Lucine at model.un@bobcats.gcsu.edu.

By Constantina Kokenes

Bats returns in an all-out battle to save Gotham City and himself NICK WIDENER REVIEWER Christopher Nolan wraps up his run on Batman with the most daring on-screen punishment the Bat could ever take.

Nothing here is rushed.

No moment of the film feels out of place or unworthy, and at over two and a half hours, the film could have been even longer.

But Nolan knows his audience. As difficult as it is to maintain the status of a working artist and please the summer blockbuster crowd, Nolan hits his mark. He ties up his arc on the Batman storyline in a tour de force that delivers as much punishment to its hero as it does to its audience.

But not before an array of newcomers hit the streets of Gotham, which Nolan introduces meticulously and interweaves their narratives seamlessly. The film’s villain, Bane, is played by a bulked up Tom Hardy. Hardy’s Bane poses a new threat, one of physical dominance, to Batman, Christian Bale donning the cowl again. And Bane, much like the Joker, loves to cause chaos.

Hardy is joined by other newbies Joseph Gordon-

Levitt as John Blake, a Gotham City police officer and Anne Hathaway as the most lovely, fearsome Catwoman. Marion Cotillard stars as well, as Miranda Tate, a mysterious woman who aids Bruce Wayne by working with Wayne Enterprise. Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Michael Caine are all back as well.

Eight years have passed since the “The Dark Knight,” and Bruce has become a haggard and crippled shut-in.

At a charity party Wayne has at his house for Harvey Dent, who since his death legislation involving criminals and a holiday have been named after him, Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) appears.

Bale and Hathaway have an undeniable charm to them, and Hathaway is the perfect foil to Bale’s Batman. She’s a rule breaker, a thief, and she is gorgeous. Wayne reminds her several times of the good within her he knows she is capable of, but it is never clear whose side Catwoman is really on.

But Catwoman is only a petty criminal. She is afraid of Bane. And Bane makes all of Gotham, and the world watching, afraid of him.

Bane’s goal is to destroy Gotham, and he does so in a for-

midable scene that all at once cuts off access to Gotham City and traps the police in the sewers.

At times Hardy’s dialogue as Bane is daunting.

The mask is somewhat encumbering but necessary. All the main players in Gotham wear masks, figuratively or literally.

Nolan and brother Jonathan wrote the script for “Rises,” and the two dared to manipulate the equation. Besides bringing an intense, unnerving return of the Batman, the Nolans write him out of most of the script. We see Gotham, cold, searching for a hero. And we see the rise of ordinary heroes as well as the Dark Knight.

Wayne explains Batman could be anyone. He wanted to embody a symbol. And when Batman returns to Gotham to challenge Bane, after an initial backbreaking encounter with him, and Hans Zimmer’s dark, pounding drums are blaring, this is the moment. This is when it has never been more fulfilling to watch the hero redeem himself and his city.

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Local bands set to perform for, entertain Milledgeville community

COURTESY OF ALLIED ARTS Hailing from Nashville, Tenn., music group Justin & Jamie will be performing at the Allen’s Market Building.

The group has been together for more than 10 years, and their “unique blend of harmonies and fun sense of humor” is what defines them as musicians.

Country/folk duo Justin & Jamie bring their unique sound and sense of humor to Milledgeville SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE The musical duo known as Justin & Jamie will be in concert on Friday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Allen’s Market Building, 101 W. McIntosh St. Jamie Prosser and Justin Zimmer are residents of Nashville, Tenn., and have been singing together for more than 10 years. Their unique blend of harmonies and fun sense of humor have entertained audiences in Nashville and beyond. One critic described Justin & Jamie as “an acoustic cutting edge country/folk duo with insightful songwriting and a harmonic vocal blend.”

Born in Milledgeville, daughter of Bo and Gail Prosser, Jamie was raised around music.

She started singing in church at age four and was playing piano by the age of eight. After graduating from Appalachian State University, she moved to Nashville. In June 2005, Christian recording artist Jeni Varnadeau re-

corded a song they co-wrote called “Cutting Strings,” which is on the album “Something Changed.” Jamie credits the rich tone of her voice to her Georgia roots and the fact that she really enjoys performing and singing.

Justin was born and raised in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Surrounded by music from the beginning and energized by his mom and dad’s talents, he started playing piano at age nine and the guitar at the age of 10. After moving to Nashville, Justin focused his energy on songwriting and performing. In 2011 he toured with eighties pop star “Tiffany,” which included performances on ABC’s Good Morning America and The View.

Tickets for Justin & Jamie’s performance are $10 each and on sale now at Allied Arts, 201 North Wayne Street, Milledgeville. Call Allied Arts at 478.452.3950 or visit www.milledgevillealliedarts.com for tickets or additional information.

Deep Roots Festival awarded

LINDSAY SHOEMAKE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Milledgeville’s annual celebration, the Deep Roots Festival, was selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for the month of October 2012. Showcasing various types of food, arts and crafts and musicians, Deep Roots brings locals and out-of-towners alike to Downtown Milledgeville to enjoy the numerous activities it has to offer. The Southeast Tourism Society was founded in 1983 to help promote and recognize festivals and special events across the region, according to a press release. Because of this award, the Deep Roots Festival will now receive exposure in print, and on the web, radio and T.V. Main Street Director Carlee Schulte stated in a recent press release, “The Deep Roots Festival has grown into a well-known event,and this designation will help further the exposure for not only the festival but also Milledgeville-Baldwin County.” Coming to Downtown Milledgeville Oct. 20 of this year, Deep Roots is a festival not to be missed.

COURTESY OF THE THEATRE DEPARTMENT Having toured with famous musicians the Indigo Girls, Roxie Watson is a local “alterna-grass” band who tell stories through their music. Gracing the Russell Auditorium stage this month, Roxie Watson aims to entertain both young and old.

Roxie Watson Bluegrass Band jams their way to Russell Auditorium SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE Roxie Watson Bluegrass Band makes a grand appearance on the Russell Auditorium stage on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Georgia College Public Services and the Theatre Department, the band will kick off a great school year.

Tickets are one price only at $7 and can be bought in advance at gcsutickets.com or at the door.

“When you have a group of women who are natural storytellers, who soothe their aggressive musical chops with beautiful har-

monies, temper their rock-n-roll sensibilities with an understanding of Appalachian tradition and come off as a little bit Keith Richards, a little bit Bill Monroe, you get Roxie Watson,” declares Lisa Love [from the] Georgia Music Foundation, Executive Director for Georgia Music Magazine.

The group, which toured with the Indigo Girls, hails from Decatur, Ga. and Atlanta, and play “alterna-grass” music in three- and four-part harmonies, all playing stringed instruments. Their new CD, “Of Milestones and Moon Pie,” was just released on March 3, 2012.

Leisure The sweetest spot in town: The Lemon Tree

August 3, 2012 • Editor, Marilyn Ferrell

Come fly away with me...

GC student shares study abroad tips while abroad in Santiago, Chile Special to the Colonnade Http://annalysepierce.wordpress.com Georgia College student Annalyse Pierce is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime – she will be spending the next six months studying abroad in Chile. Armed with a heart for advenure and a blog account, Pierce is set to share her learning experience with GC students – no matter how many miles separate her from Milledgeville.

Take a closer look at Pierce’s authentic advice on financing study abroad trips, and look forward to future exceprts of her South American travels.

Lindsay Shoemake / Senior Photographer Downtown Milledgeville is now home to the recently-opened boutique and one-stop gift shop, The Lemon Tree. Holding its grand opening on July 31, The Lemon Tree opened to the college and local community for business. Owner Shannon Stuart says she opened the store because she enjoys the quaint “feel of Milledgeville,” and wanted to provide its residents with a source for quick gifts and sorority presents. Stuart plans to launch a monthly promotions program for the store, including sorority contests and regular teacher discounts. Laden with eclectic necklaces, polka-dotted and monogrammed handbags and a wide variety of Greek letter gear,The Lemon Tree fits right into the local college scene. For more information on The Lemon Tree, visit its official Facebook page at “The Lemon Tree.”

How to: study effectively during your freshman year Lindsay Shoemake Senior Reporter Developing effective study habits during college is vital. Although this may seem like a no-brainer for some, smart and savvy study skills only come with practice, diligence and determination. Starting early and being proactive about developing a study schedule that works for you is something that will benefit undergrads throughout their college career. Below are 10 study skills to try out this semester:

Begin studying two weeks before a test date.

During lectures, don’t doze off – stay alert and take legible notes.

Don’t give into all-nighters!

Eight hours of sleep should be the goal.

Find a quiet space to study that works for you, and frequent it regularly.

Recruit a study buddy – studying in numbers holds you accountable.

Eat a well-balanced breakfast the morning of a big test.

Frequent the Learning Center – it really works!

Ask your professor to clarify any details about an upcoming test – even if you’re slightly confused.

Make note cards, flash cards and other tools your new best friend.

Don’t let nerves get to you when studying – preparation makes perfect!

Okay, so excuse my enthusiasm, but today I received my student Visa and as my flight out of Atlanta and into Santiago is creeping closer, I feel less and less capable of curbing my excitement.

Moving on – I want to preemptively post a little information for students who have maybe considered study abroad but then dismissed it based on financial impracticality.

First of all, let me just throw out there that I understand the college/money dilemma. I’ve worked full-time hours while being a full-time student. Last semester, I nannied a child for $5 an hour out of college community rooms in my desperation for a dollar (but believe me when I say I fell in love with that little monkey). Anyway, my point being is that money is stressful and I get it. I also know that sometimes it can be easy to look at something as fantastic as study abroad and think it’s out of reach, but I can’t emphasize enough that it’s not as unfeasible as it may seem (and I know this from first-person experience).

Take a minute and consider a location you’re interested in – what’s the exchange rate? For example, if you are like me and are interested in any location in South America, you could potentially attend a university abroad for cheaper than or equivalent to the price of staying at your home university for a semester. You need to look at the whole picture, and cost of living and exchange rates are a big part of that picture. I encourage students to consider places that not only provide rich cultural and educational opportunity, but that also provide advantageous exchange rates.

Another thing to consider: the partnerships your home university has with institutions abroad. What universities and secondary providers does your school affiliate with? I am proud to call myself a Georgia College student, and through exploring the partnerships my university has with universities abroad, I will be able to utilize the merit-based state scholarship I receive (we Georgian’s know this as the HOPE Scholarship) to pay for my tuition abroad. Let me be obnoxious and say that again. A scholarship intended to pay for tuition at Georgia universities will be used at a Chilean university.

As well, I am able to pay online to my GC Financial Aid Office the same way I would if I were to be staying at my home institution for the semester. This un-complicates and serves up the study abroad experience like it’s on a platter ripe for the taking. Not to be getting weird, but to any student considering all the details of planning a study abroad experience, it makes life just that much easier. All of my state aid, Pell Grant, government loans and external scholarships (like Gilman) are all easily submitted to my study abroad program through my own financial aid office. It’s awesome, and that is the beauty that institutional partnerships can bequeath – the intention is to encourage study abroad and make it viable for students (and I would say it does a darn good job).

My overarching point here is that there are some important variables at play that come together to make study abroad more doable than you may have originally thought. I really can’t emphasize enough how incredibly helpful the GC Study Abroad Office was while planning my own trip; I encourage other students to open dialogue with a university study abroad department or an academic adviser to get the ball rolling on their own potential study abroad experience. I will also reiterate that for Pell-eligible students, Gilman International Education is a fantastic resource. Here is the link for anyone who missed it on my “About” page: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/GilmanScholarship-Program

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August 3, 2012• Editor, Bobbi Otis

Collegiate

New volleyball coach looks ahead to first season at GC Powell Cobb Senior Reporter

After an anticipated wait, the Georgia College Department of Athletics is proud to introduce volleyball as one of the 13 sports the university now offers.

Leading the excitement is new volleyball head coach Gretchen Krumdieck.

“I’m really excited, and I think it’s a really good time to start this sport on campus,” Krumdieck said. “I’ve been talking to a lot of recruits and showing them that Georgia College is a great school to play at.”

Growing up in Cincinnati, Krumdieck played many different sports, particularly softball, but it was her determination to set herself apart from her baseball-playing brother that led her to volleyball at 9 years old. It turned out she loved it.

“Volleyball is a really fast-paced game, and it’s the only sport that could really hold my attention,” Krumdi-

eck said. “And I just wanted to separate myself from my brother and do my own thing.”

She went on to play at an all-girls Catholic high school, Saint Ursula Academy, where she and her teammates went on to achieve victory as state champions. After graduating, Krumdieck continued her career at Wheeling Jesuit University, where she claims she was lucky enough to enter the volleyball program there during a time of rebuilding.

“I really got into the volleyball program at just the right time, where they were moving things around and trying new things,” Krumdieck said.

Krumdieck and her teammates went all the way to Division II NCAA, winning a couple of conference championships and further cementing her passion in the sport. In 2000, she was named West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference player of the year.

After graduating college

Collegiate

Lee Bontecou Contributing Writer After three months of quiet desertion, the grassy fields of Georgia College are soon to see a change of scenery. These desolate, forgotten outcroppings will once again return to the spotlight as the gathering spot of the university’s many athletes.

New faces will be joining GC athletics.

Tennis’ Taylor Powell and soccer’s Ally Barys will lead the latest crew of freshman athletes across the courts and fields this year.

The two may be new faces, but the team’s overall goals remain the same.

“At the start of every year you go in trying to win every match you can … there are no changes in that,” tennis coach Steve Barsby said.

Powell is the latest addition to the men’s tennis team, which saw a great deal of success last year finishing at 12-9 (4-5). This placed them at sixth in the Peach Belt Conference and 17th nationally. This success resulted from a 7-2 run in the team’s final nine matches.

“I know the Peach Belt is real tough, so I want to be peaking at the end,” Barsby said.

“I think it’s just the guys, you know, nothing shocked them. They were more comfortable in their own skin and were able to compete at a high level at the end.”

Powell is a graduate of Evans High School in Augusta, and has been playing tennis since he was 7 years old. This decorated athlete won the National Open in doubles and has not lost a match since his freshman year of high school. He credits his success to his forehand and creativity on the court.

“I go with the shot I’m feeling,” Powell said. “I don’t stick to a certain, organized path to the match.”

Georgia College was Powell’s school of choice due to a combination of the coaching and the team’s competitive disposition.

The soccer team is looking to build on a young group with the addition of midfielder Barys. The team finished last season with a 5-14 (4-6) record.

“We were very successful considering our youth and lack of experience at this level,” coach Hope Clark said.

This year’s team will contain 17 underclassmen; six of the players are freshmen.

A native of Ladera Ranch, Calif., Barys

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The Short Stop

“Volleyball is a really fast-paced game, and it’s the only sport that could really hold my attention.”

Gretchen Krumdieck, Volleyball coach

lege.

“Davidson had really high academic standards, and I learned how to practice a good balance between academics and athletics,” said Krumdieck.

“Because I think that teaches you about life, having that balance.”

But after the head coach took an academic leave halfway through her second year there, Krumdieck was thrust into the position, where she learned what it meant to hold that position and the responsibilities that came with it.

“We are thrilled that Gretchen Krumdieck has decided to lead our volleyball program at Georgia College,” Director of Athletics Wendell Staton said in a previously published interview with GC. “She has proven herself as an outstanding assistant coach with tremendous integrity.”

As head coach, she’s looking forward to all the new opportunities that she sees before her, and looks to draw

on past experience to help lead her.

“I’ve taken a lot of the old systems I’ve learned over the years and molded them into my own style,” Krumdieck said. “I’m really excited to get started.”

The program will spend the entirety of this school year recruiting and preparing to hit the courts in Fall 2013.

By The Numbers

13

Collegiate sports are offered at GC

2013

The year the new volleyball team will start competing

Intramurals

Guide to RecSports

Fall sports add fresh faces Members of Bobcat athletics gear up for competition

with an impressive record under her belt, Krumdieck decided it was time to take a break from volleyball, going on to teach fourth grade.

But her love for the sport and desire to be back around a college community led her to become an assistant coach at High Point University in North Carolina, where she stayed for two years.

She then moved to Buffalo, N.Y. for a coaching job, and this is where Krumdieck was introduced to her first big program. But her desire to be back in the South and the copious amounts of snow led Krumdieck back to North Carolina at Davidson Col-

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Quote of the Week

“Davidson (College) had really high academic standards, and I learned how to practice a good balance between academics and athletics, because I think that teaches you about life, having that balance.”

-Volleyball head coach Gretchen Krumdieck, on understanding the relationship between hardwork on the court and in the classroom

Olympics are not the place for racism It’s the pinnacle display of athletic ability. Young men and women train for their entire lives just for a chance to compete. The victors are awarded fame and glory, not to mention a gleaming gold medal to hang around their neck. And it happens once every four years.

The Olympics are the biggest opportunity for athletes across the globe to converge in one place and show the world the fruits of their hard training. It’s a moment where we can set aside our differences in religion and culture and engage in honest competition, where success is measured in good ole’ fashioned sweat and determination.

May the best person win.

This year we find the classic world event in London. Despite a slightly odd opening ceremony (nurses flipping children around on beds and industrial revolution dances wasn’t that impressive, but let’s face it, it’s hard to compete with the sheer beauty China brought to last year’s opening ceremony), it’s been a joy to watch the U.S. compete, and London has so far offered a fair playing field for all the countries in Olympic events.

But this year I’ve noticed something that has caught me completely off guard. Twitter has made it so incredibly easy to express even the smallest of thoughts with the press of a button. The news is always putting celebrities and politicians under fire for inappropriate tweets, whether they were intentionally disrespectful or had a simple misunderstanding.

One would think that this kind of behavior has no place amongst the world’s greatest athletes. Surely these men and women have enough respect and self control to lay down their computers and phones and let their performance do the talking. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

A Greek athlete was kicked out of the Olympics last Wednesday for a discriminatory tweet, directly insulting the African immigrants in her own country. I understand her intentions may have been humorous, but how could she possibly have thought this was acceptable behavior for someone who is representing her country to the entire world?

It gets even worse. After his country suffered a 2-1 loss against South Korea, a frustrated Swiss soccer player tweeted a racist comment that got him sent back home by his own team. I can’t even imagine the embarrassment and shame.

If there is one event where racism and discrimination should not only be strongly discouraged, but eradicated completely from, it’s the Olympics. If these men and women can’t put aside their differences and let their strength and skill speak for themselves, then they don’t deserve to compete in the first place, especially not in the Olympics.

Put down the iPhone, athletes, and do what you came to London to do: represent your country with pride and show the world how hard you’ve worked.

Notable Stat

89

The total number of student-athletes on the PBC Presidential Honor Roll.

AUGUST 3, 2012 Collegiate

THE COLONNADE Collegiate

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Athletic Academic Golf nabs South/Southeast Region Championship title Achievements SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE

The Peach Belt Conference announced its Presidential Honor Roll recipients, with 89 Georgia College student-athletes making the list. The program honors all student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the 2011-12 academic year.

For the fifth season, the PBC divided the group into four levels by GPA, as all students between 3.00 and 3.24 are

Baseball Gold Scholar: Heine Rivera Silver Scholars: Morgan Ownbey and John Welborn Presidential Scholars: Daniel Bick, Rick Chandler, Jeremy Donaldson, Shawn Haley, Taylor Hart, Billy Kilmer, Colton Montgomery, Joe Scott and Benton Yaun

Soccer Gold Scholars: Olivia Holden, Tawny Moffat and Lindsey Knott Silver Scholars: Brittaney Borror, Haley O’Hayer and Taylor Yee Bronze Scholars: Taylor Cornelius, Annie Stephens, Tatum O’Keefe, Abby Dalton, Ashley Veilleux, Kessler Matheson, Anna Barrow Presidential Scholars: Rebekah Autry, Karen Bonilla, Michelle DeMaris and Marissa Medina

Softball Gold Scholar: Kristen Humphries Silver Schoalrs: Erica Bell, Caitlin Duvall, Natalie Lampert, Mikayla Sparks Bronze Scholars: Natalie Bellantoni, Sabrina Chandler, Alex Duvall, Dani Gallucci, Frankie Walls Presidential Scholars: Whitney Okvist, Kelsea Martin, Kali Carswell

Presidential Scholars, 3.25 to 3.49 are Bronze Scholars, 3.50 to 3.74 are Silver Scholars and 3.75 to 4.00 are Gold Scholars.

UNC Pembroke took top honors with 118 and Flagler was second with 112. Rounding out the top five were Augusta State University (106), USC Aiken (104) and the University of Montevallo (100).

See below for the list of scholars separated by sport.

Men’s cross country Silver Scholars: Dan Horseman and Philip Laskey Bronze Scholars: Colin Conroy, Tyler Mattix, Nick Widener and Tucker Forbes Presidential Scholars: Beau Bittinger and Michael Heuett

Women’s cross country Gold Scholar: Victoria Dobson Silver Scholars: Andrea Byrnes and Rebecca Shane Bronze Scholars: Lauren Davidson and Ashton Passino Presidential Scholars: Allison Lones, Emily Cary and Helen Harris

Men’s basketball Bronze Scholars: Tarrence Chatman, Jordan Grant and Royal Thomas Presidential Scholars: Ryan Aquino, Alex Reid and David Wagner

Golf

Bronze Scholars: Patrick Garrett, Victor Monte and Taylor Smith Presidential Scholars: Ryan Trocchio and Tyler Tucker

See page 22 for the completed list

SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE

The No. 21 Georgia College golf team punched their ticket to the NCAA Finals May 9, winning the NCAA South/Southeast Region Championship by a single stroke.

GC put up a 289 on the final day, added to rounds of 291 and 289 for five-over par on the par-72, 7,064-yard Rock Barn Golf & Spa Jones Course. No. 2 Barry University was just one stroke behind in second.

Junior Taylor Smith shot a team-best 70 today, and finished a team-best second at five-under par after previous rounds of 69 and 72. Smith missed a playoff for individual medalist honors by one stroke, carding five birdies in final round action.

Classmate Patrick Garrett was one stroke later in sevLAUREN DAVIDSON / FILE PHOTO ON APRIL 27 enth place at three-under par.

Freshman Ryan Trocchio practicing in April. He Garrett shot 71-70-72, birdywas named Freshman of the Year by the PBC. ing four straight from the sev-

enth to the 10th hole.

Freshman Ryan Trocchio saved his best round for last, firing par after a 74 and 75 for plus-five in 28th place.

Trocchio birdied the 13th and 15th, both were holes he bogeyed yesterday.

Classmate David Sullivan came next at plus-10 on rounds of 77, 74 and 75. Sullivan finally figured out the 18th, as after a triple and double-bogey the first two days, he recorded a birdie, one of his two on the final round.

Sophomore Victor Monte was 12-over par with rounds of 80-73-75. He was one-over on the back nine in the final round.

The Bobcats had won the Regional title just once before, in 2008.

GC golf finished fifth during stroke play at the NCAA Finals in Simpsonville, Ky., advancing to medal-match play, where they would fall in the NCAA Quarterfinal round.

Club

Hockey has first winning season POWELL COBB SENIOR REPORTER The club hockey team is gearing up for its sixth season in the rink after finishing last season with a winning record.

“We made the play-offs for the first time last season,” team president Kevin Schink said. “This

year we’re looking to get the team more out there and show how good we are.”

With an experienced group of 12 players returning and a handful of new recruits, Schink believes that this season could be the best yet. Growing up with hockey and being a regular player, the junior biology major understands how

hard it can be to find players with enough experience to lace up their skates and play against schools like the University of Florida and Virginia Tech, but now he feels like he and his teammates are shaping into a tight, skilled group

Hockey page 22

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THE COLONNADE

AUGUST 3, 2012

Collegiate

Meet the new fall members of Bobcat athletics New Athletes

Continued from page 20... was a captain her last three years on her high school team and won team MVP in her junior year.

Clark says the wide variety of skills Barys brings to the table is just what she is looking for.

Barys said her strengths lie in “good anticipation, ball movement, knowing where others are and an aggressive approach on the ball and in the air.”

The California recruit will be one of two out-of-state players on the team, but she believes “if (she) comes in prepared and knows (she) is there for a reason” she will adapt quickly.

Clark found Ally at a tournament in Las Vegas last year and knew that “her passion for the game, leadership, tactical knowl-

“I go with the shot I’m feeling.

I don’t stick to a certain, organized path to the match.”

Taylor Powell, Tennis player edge and drive to do her best” would fit the team perfectly.

Barys wanted to find a school on the East Coast with a committed soccer team and felt that GC would be the right place to settle down.

The soccer team also added six additional members for com-

petition this year.

Other fall sports are welcoming new athletes into the mix as well.

Hitting the trails is the Bobcat cross country team, beginning its regular season with the annual home meet, the Bobcat Invitational. With a diverse travelling schedule ahead of them, the team looks to build off of its successful 2011 season with addition of four women and three men to the roster.

In addition, the Sassy Cats dance team aims to continue performing well after placing tenth at nationals in Orlando in January.

As the temperatures cool down, the Bobcat athletes will be warming up and heading out to courts and fields around campus.

2011-12 seasons recap

SCOTT CARRANZA / FILE PHOTO ON FEB. 10 Ryan Aquino (2012) looks for his next move in the Feb. 7 game against the Clayton State Lakers, where the Bobcats fell 62-55. Aquino was chosen for the Reese’s Division II All-Star Game and played in the NCAA Finals. He was the third Bobcat in history to be chosen for that national all-star game.

Awards, honors handed out to student athletes SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE The Georgia College Department of Athletics finished up another outstanding season in 2011-12. The Bobcats had 19 student-athletes selected All-Peach Belt Conference this season, and added a pair of PBC Freshmen of the Year in Shanteona Keys from women’s basketball and golf’s Ryan Trocchio. GC had nine All-Region performers as well.

Softball centerfielder Whitney Okvist stole a school-record 52 bases in as many tries en route to National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) First Team All-America honors. GC has just two First Team All-Americans in school history, the other coming for pitcher Mandy Chandler in 2009.

Senior Jerome Leborgne

and junior Johan Wadstein teamed for All-American honors in doubles through the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The Bobcat duo finished No. 7 in the nation thanks to their 13-8 overall mark, adding a 6-3 record in conference play. Leborgne and Wadstein are also just the second pairing to win All-America in doubles, with Erick Siqueira and Justin Pickham earning the spot in 2009.

Bobcat golf capped an amazing season with three golfers taking Ping Division II All-America Honors. Junior Patrick Garrett rode his 72.6 stroke average to a third-team selection, adding honorable mention positions for junior Taylor Smith and Trocchio.

All-time, Bobcat golf has earned 24 All-America honors, all coming under head coach Jimmy Wilson.

More special honors came for basketball’s Ryan Aquino, as he was chosen to the Reese’s Division II All-Star Game, played at the NCAA Finals site in Highland Heights, Ky. He was just the third Bobcat all-time to be chosen for that national all-star game.

GC cross country had its first All-Region selections on both the men’s and women’s side this year. Sophomore Allison Lones took 19th at the NCAA Southeast Region Championship. Senior Tyler Mattix was the first all-region runner in men’s history, blistering the course for a 17th place finish.

Bobcat cheerleading also won the 2012 PBC Championship, unseating perennial champion Columbus State University.

Sport Soccer

Women’s cross country Men’s cross country

Player Lauren Hoover Maddy Tully Rachel St. Clair Ally Barys Lizzie Brenner Jordan Harman Lindsey Lawrence

Hometown

Position

Atlanta Woodstock Stockbridge Ladera Ranch, Calif.

Cumming Suwanne Suwanne

Midfielder Midfielder Defender Midfielder Midfielder Forward Defender

Rachel Pasko Taylor Roeck Whitney Sweet Megan Wetterhall

Jefferson Cumming Roswell Atlanta

Paul McNeil James Ryden Michael Ziegler

Dunwoody Atlanta Grayson

Tennis team, individuals honored POWELL COBB SENIOR REPORTER Georgia College men’s tennis player Jerome Leborgne was named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar Athlete List for Division II. The senior had a 3.82 GPA in his undergrad study of mathematics and spent the 2011-12 year working on his master’s in business administration, in which he had a 4.0 by the nomination’s deadline.

With his rank as No. 27 in the country for single players, Leborgne has also been a two-time All-Peach JEN HOFFMAN / FILE PHOTO ON APRIL14 Belt Conference single Senior Jerome Leborgne was named to player and a one-time the ITA Scholar Athlete list for Division II. doubles honoree. In

Hockey

Continued from page 21... of hockey players.

“When I first took over as president, the team felt separated,” Schink said. “I’ve worked to build a team that’s close together, like we’re brothers. Now we’re more confident and ready to gain even more recognition.”

The team regularly attends two tourna-

2012 he added ITA doubles All-American honors to that list. He also received the university’s top honor as Senior Male Athlete of the Year and was the winner of the ITA Southeast Region Arthur Ashe Award.

The women’s tennis team and three individual players were also honored by the organization.

The team was chosen as an ITA All-Academic team, while junior May Johnson, sophomore Ivana Marevic and freshman Sara Roberts were selected as ITA scholar-athletes.

Johnson and Marevic were both Gold Scholars for the PBC and Roberts added Silver Scholar honors as well.

ments a semester, one in Atlanta and one near Columbus, S.C. This year, however, they will be travelling to North Carolina for the first time to compete. Last year, the Student Activity Budget Committee granted the team $4,000 in order to join the league they compete in, but everything else is taken care of by the players.

“It’s all done by us, finding transportation and places to stay as we travel,” Schink said.

“We work hard, and we want to gain as much respect and recognition as we can.”

Academic achievements

Women’s basketball

Scale for Scholar listings:

Gold Scholars: Mikalyn DeFoor and Shanteona Keys Bronze Scholars: Lisa Mitchell, Saidat Ogbemudia, Hollyn Phelps, Shalisa Ponius, Belinda Schaafsma and Enisha Donley Presidential Scholar: Allison Lones

Continued from page 21...

3.00 to 3.24 Presidential Scholars 3.25 to 3.49 Bronze Scholars 3.50 to 3.74 Silver Scholars 3.75 to 4.00 Gold Scholars

Men’s tennis Gold Scholars: Jerome Leborgne Bronze Scholars: Johan Wadstein Wictor Andersson and Tyler Franks

Women’s tennis Gold Scholars: May Johnson and Ivana Marevic Silver Scholars: Sara Roberts Bronze Scholars: Michelle Lingner, Anna Hicks and Lisa SetyonOrtenzio Presidential Scholars: Kayla Barksdale and Leah Pridgeon

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