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GSCO students and faculty have experienced an unexpected amount of incidents at the beginning of fall semester, including a student car fire and SRC evacuation. By Wil Petty Voice Editor-in-Chief 924183283@gsc.edu Parking troubles and fire threats at GSC Oconee have reached new heights. A student was hit by a car, a gravel lot was permanently closed, and on three separate occasions near fires have put the school at risk.
Student hit by car A GSCO student was hit by a car on Monday Aug. 23. in a campus parking lot. The accident occurred around 8:45 a.m. during a peak time for students entering and leaving the campus. The student, an 18-year-old unidentified male, was hit by a female entering the driveway to parking lot B. The lot provides parking by the Student Resource Center and the 300 Building. It is believed that the brightness of the sun was the direct cause of the accident, and speeding was not involved. “Drivers need to be more aware of people crossing the street,” said
Adan Diaz, a security officer at GSCO. “They need to be very aware of their surroundings.” Oconee County Sherriff ’s Deputy Sgt. James Hale was the first to respond. The Georgia State Patrol then arrived on the scene and took over the accident. “Everyone needs to be very careful,” said Mark Jones, Director of Business Services. “Especially given the parking situation right now.” Parking was affected by the incident, as students were rerouted out of lot B, leaving many to have to park in the grass. “He is scraped up, but was conscious,” Jones said. “We are thankful that nobody got seriously injured.”
Lot G closed by county After already limited spaces faced students looking for parking, Oconee County Public Works officials claimed county right of way on lot G, making GSCO officials close down the gravel lot. The area where lot G is located is county land, and is planned to extend Bishop Farms Parkway to
connect with New High Shoals Road and US-441. “I hate that we had to close lot G, but we had no choice,” said Mark Jones, Director of Business Services at GSCO. For the time being, the grass between the SRC and Bishop Farms Parkway is being served as a temporary overfill lot. While this is still technically county right of way, “we’ll be ok if we don’t make it a common thing,” said Jones. Monday and Wednesday mornings remain peak congestion times for the campus. Students also are concerned about the fact that spaces will be limited. “I think it’s going to make parking more difficult,” said Lee Pintar, a GSCO student who has classes in the mid morning hours. “I always look to go there when the other lots are full.”
Car catches fire The Oconee County Fire Department was called to GSCO on Tuesday Aug. 24 after a white Dodge Stratus caught fire. The fire was caused by an electric problem in the engine. The
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incident occurred in Lot B just at approximately 7 p.m. Captain Chuck Johnson of the Oconee County Sheriff ’s department was the first to notice smoke coming out of the car. There were flames under the engine, as parts of the hood’s interior were scorched. “The fire put itself out from a radiator hose being busted,” Johnson said. The owner of the car was not at the scene during the response. Many GSCO students were blocked in as they were ready to head home, and others watched on as the firefighters worked on the vehicle. “There is no doubt this is a hazard,” said Chad Lacey, a GSCO student and bystander. “Any car within 20 feet will be in trouble if it explodes.”
Unexpected fire drill Students evacuated the Student Resource Center at approximately 2:45 p.m. when smoked filled room 501. “It was a legitimate alarm,” said Mark Jones, Director of Business Services. “But there was no real
danger.” The alarms sounded after a science experiment with sodium metal and water produced smoke in the room. The experiment was being conducted by Dr. Zachary Reed. “Ventilation restricts what we can do,” said Dr. Jim Konzelman, Associate Professor of Chemistry. “but we can prevent the smoke alarm from going off.” “Our fire alarms are very sensitive,” Jones said. “Overall that is a good thing.” This is the second time in recent history that students had to evacuate the SRC. During the Summer semester, the same thing occurred. The Oconee County Fire Department showed up on the scene, minutes after the alarm went off. Students were allowed back in the building just after 3:00 p.m. Nobody was injured, and no rooms were damaged by the smoke. “All in all I think it was a good fire drill,” Konzelman said.
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Congressman Paul Broun comes to GSCO
By Alaina Davis
My name is Wil Petty and I am the new Editor-in-Chief of the Voice. Many of you probably did not know GSCO has a paper, and it is my goal to change that. Starting this semester, we now have a website for everyone to go visit for updated news. We hope that it will help you know what is going on around campus, and help us do our service for you. The website is http://www.gscvoice.org , so feel free to roam around the site and comment. We thrive on your insight. I would personally like to thank the paper staff writers, section editors, photographers, web designers, and our advertising director for making this all happen. Mostly, I would personally like to thank the layout team. The layout group spent countless hours in the Voice office preparing for this first issue. One person in particular is Nicholas Carter who was willing to come in on a Sunday so we could send this first issue out on time.
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Congressman Paul Broun comes to GSCO By Alaina Davis Voice News Editor 924207440@gsc.edu A topic of much debate and question was opened up at GSCO as Congressman Paul Broun spoke with students about what government would bring in the near future to benefit them. “There’s a wind of revolution that’s beginning to blow across America,” said Broun. “The future of the country depends on you and your understanding of the government.” Broun went into how government has strayed from its original purpose. He said that people’s freedoms and personal rights are disappearing slowly, and people are not even noticing. “We have lost a lot of our freedoms,” Broun explained.
Originally, in the Constitution, 18 laws were laid out that government could control. Now, Broun said “We have gotten away from this document.” More limits are being put on the people who are supposed to be protected from the Constitution, giving federal government power only individual states should have about laws made. Today, Broun said the judicial system interprets the Constitution and to him that means, “If the Constitution is up to interpretation then we have no constitution,” said Broun. “The judicial system is supposed to apply the Constitution, not explain it.” Broun went on to say that because of government controlling things it has no authority over it has raised costs for citizens. “The reason Health Care is
so expensive is because of government,” Broun told students. “The Obama plan is not going to reduce expenses but raise them more than if we had done nothing, because Medicare and government moved in where they don’t belong.” Broun encouraged students to read the Constitution and understand it. “How are you going to pick a candidate if you don’t know what they stand for,” he asked. He went on to tell students it is up to them what their future will hold, and it is a citizens responsibility to know what the foundations for the country are, and how to get back to them. “It’s up to y’all,” Broun emphasized. “I stand firm on the original intent of the Constitution and I will not budge.”
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Georgia congressman Paul Broun speaking to an audience of GSCO students on Monday, Sept. 13. Broun represents Ga District 10, which includes Oconee County and Athens.
Ecology classes bring new life into GSCO By Stephen Standridge Voice Photography Editor 924208841@gsc.edu
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The trees near the volleyball field were planted in 2007, but as they grow, they are getting noticed.
The tree area south of the volleyball field has started to gain more attention as the trees have grown taller. The project was started in 2007 by the classes of Dr. Outz and Dr. Williamson. Although the tree garden has been around for a few years, many of the student body have just now started to notice the height of the trees. The garden’s informal name titled the “Good Earth Human Ecology Garden,” has been slowly growing since the trees were donated by
Angel Creek Nursery. To maintain diversity in the garden, 18 different types of trees were planted. “We have hopes to make the area a beautiful and meditative area,” Said Mark Jones, Director of Business at GSCO. Many of the trees located in the garden are native, showing a wide variety of what can be found around Georgia forests and other woodland areas. Two of each tree species was planted in hopes that if one species dies out, one tree will still remain. “We hope that both of them will make it.” Jones said.
The trees are maintained by the Human Ecology classes and anyone else who wants to be involved. Jones claims that the trees are all natural in the way they are raised. “We don’t foresee using pesticides,” Jones said, “we want the trees to have an all natural experience of growing up.” Jones said the Ecology class has a good opportunity to help give back to the GSCO campus, and nature. When referring to the amount of time and help he had dedicated to the tree area, Jones said, “hopefully the garden will be maintained by the next generation of students and so on and so forth.”
GSCO Club Day attracts students to the campus clubs 25 GSCO clubs represented By Michael Williams Voice Contributor 924183271@gsc.edu On Wednesday Aug. 25, GSCO held their Club Fair to welcome new and old students to a variety of clubs. Each club was represented in the student quad with student leaders and staff advisors there to help answer any questions a student might have about a particular club.
If students missed the event, no need to worry; the event occurs every semester. There were 25 clubs represented at the event. Students were able to come and see what GSCO has to offer other than classes. It only takes five students and a staff advisor to successfully uphold a club. “Students with the desire to start or join a club can meet with the office of student life,” said Rowley. Rowley also believes, “students
involved outside of class are more likely to succeed.” Students can learn anything from leadership, organization, and networking and even grow as a human being for future jobs and situations. The event lasted an hour, and the tables were busy. “I thought the turnout was great,” said Rowley. “I can only hope that each of our clubs have gotten some great new recruits.”
For a list of clubs on the GSCO campus, go to: http://www.gscvoice.org
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Regents’ Test at GSC a thing of the past By Henry Patterson Voice Staff Writer 924219635@gsc.edu
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The Regents’ Test used to take place in Room 522. the Board of Regents, approved GSC’s request to not require students to take the state-mandated test during summer.
The Regents’ Test is no longer a requirement for GSC students. After demonstrating to the Board of Regents that a superior learning assessment technique is in place, the board granted exemption to GSC as of July 6, 2010. “I don’t think you need a Regents’ Test to validate that a student can read and write at a college level if they have passed English 1101 and 1102,” said David Johnston, GSC director of testing. As a result of the exemption, students who pass English 1101 and 1102 with a grade of C or better have satisfied the Board of Regents’ assessment standards. The exemption, which is transferable to all 35 University System of Georgia institutions,
is something that could mean a more interesting English course for GSC students. Freeing up the 1101 curriculum from Regents’ Test related assignments means professors won’t have to spend instruction time on standardized test preparation. In 1997, the Board of Regents changed its policy, requiring the test be administered to students after only 12 weeks of instruction time, which according to GSC Interim Director of Learning Support Dede deLaughter, caused the first time pass rate at GSC to sharply decline. Before this change GSC had a pass rate, “Right up there with UGA,” said deLaughter. The test was being administered to GSC students with 30 or more credit hours or having passed ENGL 1101 & 1102. After the 1997 policy change requiring the test be administered to freshman the test was in her belief being “Used for a purpose it
wasn’t designed,” said deLaughter. The successful petition leaves GSC as one of the first USG institutions to be exempted from the Regents’ Test, which deLaughter said she believes will become a growing trend throughout the USG. deLaughter said the petition process involved collecting data on GSC English courses and curriculum, and demonstrating that students who pass ENGL 1101 & 1102 undergo a superior assessment than that of the Regents’ Test. With most other USG institutions still requiring the Regents’ Test, students who plan on transferring will want to complete their English courses at GSC to avoid being required to take the test. For further information regarding the GSC Regents’ Test exemption, contact deLaughter via email at ddelaughter@gsc.edu.
Oconee separates graduation from Oakwood By Renee Baker Voice Contributor 924210102@gsc.edu WATKINSVILLE - Gainesville State College Oconee, starting this semester, will have a graduation ceremony separate from the Oakwood campus. Senior leadership, as well as the president and vice president of GSC decided last spring that a ceremony unique to GSCO would be beneficial. “It gives students the opportunity to celebrate being a part of this community,” said Margaret Venable, Vice President and CEO of the Oconee campus. The number of students graduating from GSC is increasing, and requires larger venues to
accommodate graduates and their families. In addition, only about half of graduating students from GSCO attend the ceremony in Oakwood. According to Assistant Registrar Lisa Thompson and Oconee campus Assistant VP of Student Development and Enrollment Michelle Brown, last fall 209 out of 282 awarded students participated; this spring only 200 of the 389 awarded students participated. There are also hopes of spreading the word about GSCO. Approximately 2,000 students attend GSCO, making it a relatively small school. Having a separate graduation ceremony is “one way for the community to see that we exist,” said Venable. The GSCO ceremony is not going
Student satisfaction survey set for October Gainesville State College will be conducting a student survey in early October to understand how students feel about the quality of services received from the Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid Office, Testing Center, and Advising Center. Your
feedback is incredibly important so please take a moment and complete the short survey, which will be sent to your Gainesville State College email. Priority registration will be given to 25 students who complete the survey.
to be any less of a ceremony than that of the Oakwood campus. The president of GSC is going to preside over the GSCO ceremony, just as would be done at the Oakwood campus. Venable explains, “We do not want students to feel as if this Oconee Campus ceremony is not as important as the Gainesville Campus ceremony or feel as if the Oconee County ceremony is not a true institutional ceremony.” Students attending GSCO will now graduate from the school they attend and be able to “celebrate their experiences” in Watkinsville. The first GSCO graduation ceremony is going to start at 3 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2010 at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville.
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The Oconee County Civic Center, located near Oconee County High School, will be the location for the first GSCO graduation ceremony.
Minority enrollment at GSC jumps By Evan Amburn Voice A&E Editor 924210974@gsc.edu Gainesville State College is attracting an increasingly high percentage of minority students in recent years. These figures state that the majority of these recently enrolled students are of Hispanic origin. In 2009, Hispanics made up only 7.6 percent of GSC’s student body, while Hispanics make up 8.2 percent of students attending GSC
in 2010. Students of other descent have also demonstrated an increase in 2010 enrollment: African American students rose from 5.1 percent to 5.4 percent, while Asian students rose from 3.4 percent to 3.7 percent. Since 2008, freshman admission on a national scale has undergone the greatest increase since the Vietnam War draft of 1968. Government statistics state that this heavy increase should be credited to minority groups, especially those of Hispanic origin.
These numbers could be increasing for a variety of reasons. Dr. Christy Cruise-Harper, director of diversity initiatives and intercultural relations at GSC, provides her insight as to why that may be. “I believe that freshman enrollment in general has increased over the past several years because of a greater understanding of the importance of a college education in upward mobility,” CruiseHarper said.
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Ed Glauser receives 2010 GSC best practices award By Ashley Oglesby Voice Contributor 924211143@gsc.edu GSC Oconee Wellness Specialist Ed Glauser has been recognized for a GSC Best Practices award. It was a distinction never before won by a non-faculty member, for his work creating the Alcohol and Other Drugs Wellness Program. The award was presented at the annual Faculty and Staff Breakfast on Aug. 9. The Best Practices award is presented to a staff or faculty member who has done his or her job exceptionally well. Glauser was presented with this award because he made the Alcohol and Other Drugs Wellness Program wide-reaching, helping not only GSCO students, but high school students and members of the community as well. “We really
wanted to provide a greater service to the community,” said Glauser. He said the program is a team effort. Highlighting the contribution of Dr. Melinda Hawley, the coordinator of personal counseling and wellness. “I can’t not mention the help I’ve received from Dr. Hawley,” said Glauser. “She’s been tremendous.” Another person imperative to the program this year has been Bela Amaral, a non-traditional GSC student from Brazil. “I really relied on her expertise to help market this program,” said Glauser. “Without Bela, I don’t think we’d have won this award.” Glauser said he realized he wanted to do this kind of work when he was a student at the University of Florida. “I’ve always been passionate about helping people,” he said.
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In 1985, Glauser was in charge of a relief effort for people in Columbia who had experienced an earthquake. He raised money, supplies, and got airlines to donate flights. For all of his work, he received the Top 20 College Students in the US award. Hawley praised Glauser‘s work. “He is kind and gentle and warm,” she said. “He is someone who is so interested in other people and so excited for them when something’s going well, and so empathetic when things aren’t. I just think he’s a great guy,” Hawley said. Glauser has plans for the program to be even better next year. Heather Tommey, a Master’s level intern, will be taking the lead in helping develop, market, and promote the Wellness program next year, which will have the theme Monthly Wellness Reality Check.
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Ed Glauser heads the Wellness program for GSCO.
GALILEO celebrates 15 years of aiding students
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John Williams works with eLearning on GSCO.
By Erin Anglin Voice Staff Writer 924207117@gsc.edu John Williams, eLearning and Media Support Specialist, was awarded the Eleanor Crawford Award at Gainesville State College. “I support the eLearning for both faculty and staff here,” Williams said. “I also do media services, a lot of video work and web design, so I kind of wear several hats.” Williams works everyday to help make ends meet for faculty, staff and students at GSCO. By working closely with students and faculty, Williams tries to encourage more use of media and eLearning. “For some teachers I’m kind of helping them over the edge to come into eLearning; they’re younger than me but older than the crowd,” Williams said. ”They’re not as computer literate and some of
them are scared about making that change, then making progress.” Williams stated, “It varies, and I like that it varies, I got here this morning and I’m converting some movies over for a psychology course on one machine, then I got some other films that I’ve been working on for an anthropology course.” Unaware that he was nominated or even eligible, Williams said, “I don’t know if I deserve this award or not. I think on the other campus there’s three or four different counter parts and I do all of their jobs here at Oconee just because of the size difference.” The Eleanor Crawford Award, sponsored by the G.C. Alumni Association, was established to recognize a staff member. Those chosen for the award exhibited extraordinary loyalty, dedication, and service to GSC.
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GALILEO serves as a virtual library for Georgia’s high school and college students. By Jane Ellyn Hardy Voice Staff Writer 924212845@gsc.edu The virtual library GALILEO celebrates its 15th birthday on Sep. 21 as it continues to help GSCO and schools stretched across the state of Georgia. GALILEO, which stands for Georgia Library Learning Online, made its debut in 1995, explained GSC Technical Services Librarian Sean Boyle. It was a product of UGA with the initial hope of connecting libraries in order to share books. It has steadily grown from there. As of today, “it’s a collection of
online resources that students can use across the state,” Boyle said. GALILEO has roughly 200 resources containing not only books but journals, newspapers, historical documents and magazines as well. Though 15 years of academic resources is something to be celebrated, there have been very few changes regarding the 15th birthday. Only small changes have been made such as: being a Facebook fan of GALILEO, where people can write in and explain why they like the system, the Scrapbook, where people can share photos and stories and the Life Contest where people are encouraged to enter videos,
posters or power points to show their support and win prizes. GALILEO has everything a student could hope for. It is accessible not only at school, but also at home. The only thing a student needs access GALILEO is the official password. The password changes every semester, and for GSC students, the password is ‘Inflect.’ The system has prided itself on providing legitimate information from the beginning. This too is the continuous hope for the future, “that we can keep growing the resources we have,” Boyle said. GALILEO will continue to do just that for many more birthdays to come.
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Bookstore offers loose leaf textbooks as alternative By James Geeter Voice Staff Writer 924220523@gsc.edu
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The loose leaf textbooks are a new addition to the book stores at the Gainesville and Oconee campuses. The prices on these new textbooks are slightly cheaper than the regular textbooks that students are used to buying. “Oh yes. It may be hard to tell with one book,” said Marsha Norris, Oconee bookstore manager. “Once you start buying multiple books, it’s easy to tell.” The overall thinking about the textbooks on campus is that a student can find cheaper prices at the East Campus Book Store or another realtor outside the campus.
Prices are different at the local book stores because the local bookstores don’t always have the right edition of the book that is needed for the particular class. The bookstore on campus orders directly from what the professors ask for which does bring the convince factor to the book store. To student’s worried of losing part of a loose leaf textbook, they will be available for return like normal textbooks even if a page is missing. For the moment, the loose leaf textbooks may bring a slight relief to the pockets of students who are buying textbooks for the semester.
The bookstores on both campuses are using loose leaf textbooks, to cut down on costs and student prices.
Transcripts sent electronically: requires small fee By Justin Clay Voice Web Editor 924199172@gsc.edu GSC students can now access electronic transcripts at a nominal expense on both campuses. “There will be a charging of five dollars per copy for electronic transcripts,” Janice Hartsoe, GSC registrar, said, “and it still will be $10 for printed copy. The credit card aspect will be exactly as online banking, very secure.” The process of accessing electronic transcripts will be familiar to GSC students. “Students will still order through Banner Web for the electronic transcripts and we will have a website for former students that
no longer have access to Banner Web so they will be able to order the electronic transcripts as well,” Hartsoe said. “They will be able to go in at anytime and request documents and we will be able to pull up records from 1985 and up for them.” The introduction of the new transcript technology came by of a well-trusted company. “We had a vendor, eScrip-Safe, who we knew and could trust to show us their product,” Hartsoe said. “We liked the product because it provides benefits to the students.” The benefits of the electronic transcript begin with one that will revitalize the application process for students, and make it more
efficient, according to Hartsoe. “A feature I think students will really like is that electronic transcripts can be tracked,” Hartsoe said, “and when we process the transcript, the student will receive email that it is being processed; and, they will also receive an email when the transcript has been delivered.” This benefit alone Hartsoe stated will cut down on the numerous phone calls the registrar’s office receives on a daily basis, as students will be able to see for themselves the status of their applications. Moreover, Hartsoe wanted to make known the imperativeness of the electronic application process, and clear up any misconstrued ideas.
“Transcripts are not sent through email,” she said. “They are sent electronically through encrypted files and goes to a secure address; it will be very secure.” Electronic transcripts are more environmentally friendly, as they will reduce the quantity of paper, ink, and envelopes that are being used. It will provide economical benefits such as savings for college and the environment, correlating with GSC to strive for a more “greener” world for students. “The overall significance of the electronic transcript is that it is more environment friendly, cost friendly to the institution,” Hartsoe said, “and more efficient with its tracking feature.” Hartsoe also noted that there will
be an upcoming learning session with introducing students of both campuses to the new transcript technology. “We encourage students to participate in the upcoming training sessions/feedback/focus group we will hold perhaps eight weeks into the semester around midpoint,” she said, “to let students give us their feedback that we want.” On an optimistic note, Hartsoe went on to elaborate upon the future of transcripts. “I think the future of transcripts does lie with electronic transcripts,” she said, “but there is still value in paper, there is still the want of a printed document, as a family would want a printed copy perhaps for a memory, or as a preferred choice.”
Leaving animals in cars: lethal, unethical and illegal By Melody Brewton Voice Contributor 924217768@gsc.edu The lethal consequence of locking dogs up in cars is irreversible. This act is animal cruelty because dogs cannot obtain oxygen locked up. “Dogs don’t take care of heat the way human beings do and the temperature in a car can get to over 140 degrees. Dogs have to pant to cool themselves,” said Bobby Tribble, head of security at GSCO. “Never leave your dog unattended unless the dog is in a safe environment.” Irresponsible owners lock their dogs up without thinking because
they are too self-involved. “Don’t leave them in your car with you, leave them at home,” said Tribble. According to Tribble, “people just don’t think about it and they think if they just crack the window the dog will be okay. They don’t realize how hot it gets inside the car.” Officials advise students to never think about locking your dog up in a car even with the windows down. Pet owners caught committing this crime will be punished. Locking a dog up is against the law and punishable by prison time or hefty fine. The consequences for locking a dog up include: “the dog could die
and the person who does it could be charged for cruelty to animals because it would be cruelty against the law,” said Tribble. Locking your dog up is one of the reasons why many dogs end up in animal shelters. “If the owner was arrested the dog would be turned over to animal control,” said Tribble. The state of Georgia has decided upon this law. “Here at campus we’ve made it known through notice board and some signs around campus,” said Tribble. “I’m sure the humane society has information about it as well.”
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Beijing, Shanghai top China sites on study abroad trip
Experience summer in the jungles of Costa Rica
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GSC is once again planning to be a part of a study abroad month long trip to China in May, 2011. The trip, which is being led by GSC Communications Professor Tom Preston, will venture across seas to the cities of Beijing, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, and Shanghai. It will focus on discovering things below the surface that the average tourist is exempt from seeing, as well as giving students an educational out of the classroom experience. Students can expect to have to pay $3,650 out of pocket, along with the cost of tuition. “Financially this is a really great deal,” Preston said. “I’ve talked to professors at different universities and our program is one of the most affordable and successful by far.” “The beauty of this trip is not only the experience itself, but the unique way GSC credit is received,” Preston said. “The great part is that students get to visit four cities of China and receive the same credit they would in a classroom.” With veteran Preston leading the pack, students will have the opportunity to visit sites including the Forbidden City, The Great Wall of China, and Beijing Tiananmen Square. “The city of Zhengzhou,
Gainesville State College’s Study Abroad Costa Rica provides the chance for students to take an educational trip that is a bit more rugged and stimulating than a typical vacation. The total cost of this trip is only $2,250. This cost includes three meals a day, airfare, lodging, travel, gratuities, medical and travel insurance, and fees for tours and activities. Students involved in this program will receive two credit hours in ECOL 1000 (the tuition for two credit hours will be an additional charge, but it is covered by Hope if Hope is received). For 2010, the trip was scheduled for May 22 – June 3. 2011 dates are currently unknown. Students will start their tour of Costa Rica in the rainforest at Selva Tica Biological Station, and with plenty of interesting stops along the way, will eventually end up at the coast of the Caribbean to visit Tortuguero National Park. “The goal of this trip is to get students out of their comfort zone – quite a bit,” said Dr. Alex Olvido, Associate Professor of Biology at GSCO. The terrain is a bit rougher than
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The monthlong trip to China for students will occur in May 2011
along with the Hunan Province, is where the bulk of the trip is spent and it is like a city unto itself,” Preston said. The month long journey comes to a close in Shanghai where students will visit many famous sites and see what this port city has to offer. The trip is limited to 45 students, so Preston encourages everyone that is interested to sign up as soon as possible. Information will be posted at the study abroad fairs on both campuses and Preston will be there to answer any questions and give uncountable reasons to take this trip.
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GSC offers two study abroad trips in Central America. Costa Rica (above), and Belize are two options. the typical American vacation spot, and the culture is one that is much more humble. For instance, the lodging isn’t quite four-star. “There were no screens,” Olvido said in describing the first lodge, “in the place of screens – there were cobwebs.” Students will experience the way a typical Costa Rican native lives, no air conditioning and no cell phones. After five days of hiking and touring in the jungle, the group will take a trip to a resort for a few days of rest and relaxation poolside. Students will also visit Earth
University, an agricultural university striving to make progress in the “Going Green” movement. Here, students will live in facilities run completely by biofuel, and all of the meals eaten will be made of fresh produce that is grown on site. “It’s sort of forward thinking that makes EARTH University such a standout place,” said Olvido. This trip includes travels from the heart of Costa Rica and its rainforests to the coasts and its beaches. It is educational as well as enjoyable and interesting.
GSC Study Abroad offers trip to Land of the Rising Sun By Sarah Croteau Voice Staff Writer 924217248@gsc.edu GSC is offering an 11 day study abroad program to Japan through the dates of May 21-30, 2011, in coordination with travel company EF Tours. Students will be traveling to Japanese cities including: Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and Kyoto. Travelers will see historical landmarks, taste Japanese cuisine, and experience the island nation’s art and culture. John Amoss, Professor of Art at GSC, and accomplished Japanese Woodblock artist, is this year’s director for the tour. Amoss states, “Travel is one of the highest forms of education.” Amos encourages students to experience this opportunity
through GSC by, “Combining their previous understanding through what they’ve learned through lectures and classes by comparing abstract ideas to their experience in country.” The cost of the program, approximately $4,000, might seem like a hefty sum to most college students, but the fee is all encompassing. It includes air travel, meal and insurance costs. Students will require passports which will have to be paid for out of pocket. The passport process itself can be a lengthy one so it is encouraged that student’s apply for the documents in a timely manner if interested in the trip. Applications for the program, fees, passport information, as well as dates of informational meetings can be found at GSC’s official website for the Japan tour.
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The Japan trip is offered from May 21-30, 2011. The experience is approximately $4,000.
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Cheating stirs controversy in summer class By Alaina Davis Voice News Editor 924207440@gsc.edu The summer cheating scheme at GSCO during a May session left many unanswered questions. But who was involved, and what the consequences were for the student (s) cannot be answered. During a summer class a student decided to let a friend take a test for him. Kristen Roney, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at
Oconee explained. Unfortunately for the non-GSCO student, he did not blend into the class as hoped. The student was reported to Administration, said Roney, and the “Students in the class handled themselves very well.” As for the actual GSCO student, the plan to ace the test turned into settling for a zero. The student could not retake the exam because, explained Roney, “the professor would have to make a new test and that would put the students doing the right thing at a
disadvantage.” Roney went on to encourage all students who become stressed about an exam to make contact with faculty. When a student is caught cheating, they are then sent to the Student Development Office. Once there, the faculty will make the decision based on the Code of Conduct what the student’s consequences will be. The violation will not be on the student’s official transcript or academic record, said Dr. Michelle Brown, Assistant Vice President
of Student Development and Enrollment Management. Because of this student’s lack of commitment to his class, all students may now be required to show a student ID before taking an exam. But this has always been something any Professor at GSCO could ask for anytime he or she felt the need. “It has always been the case that a professor could ask for an ID.” said Roney. Up until this year, IDs had never been enforced as something
that was mandatory. Student IDs are free to enrolled students and can be made in the Student Life Office. The option for Professors to ask for student IDs is also in the Code of Conduct for the college, and can be found on the GSC website. Cheating may come in different forms, and students may go to extreme lengths to cheat, but wherever a student is looking to go in life, according to Roney, “Cheating doesn’t get you there.”
GSCO fully maxed out, adding 500 more students since opening By Walter Murphy Voice Staff Writer 924217977@gsc.edu GSC Oconee has reached the maximum capacity of students that it can physically hold. According to Kristen Roney, GSCO Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, since the opening of the Oconee campus in 2003 with 1,800 students, the school has had an increase of roughly 500 additional students. The largest increase was from Fall 2004 to Fall 2006, which was “one ugly semester” according to Roney, “This was when we realized how many students we could actually
serve on this campus and we set the maximum capacity of 2,350, which has been enforced since then.” This year, Roney said that a plan was created by GSCO Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management, Dr. Michelle S. Brown, that gave administration more control over the different planning processes. The plan composed data from the last 2 years to demonstrate what type of percentage shift they could expect, so that they could serve the maximum amount of students in the fastest amount of time for things like financial aid and registration. According to Roney this was one
of the least chaotic semesters in since 2006. “While there are certain things we need to work on,” she said, “I think it worked fairly well.” While Roney says it would be great to offer full majors at GSCO it just is not physically possible with the amount of space we have available. Therefore, if a student plans on receiving their associate’s degree through GSC, they will have to main campus at some point in the process. “Science majors, almost across the board, have to go to main campus to finish their associates because we just do not have the lab facilities to accommodate all of those classes,”
Roney said. “But we try our best to be strategic on different classes we offer for different semesters to appeal to a large block of students.” For example, if there are 300 GSCO students that need an Art Appreciation class and only 20 who need Organic Chemistry- the art class will receive priority. Another problem GSCO has had this semester is parking. Roney believes a cause for this is that something the administration has wanted to happen for years and years is finally happening- students are spending more time on campus. She said students are being more involved with campus events, and doing more of what it takes to be
successful. “I walk out of my office and see students sitting at the tables outside in the quad area,” Roney said, “and that is a wonderful sign.” While she is very pleased with this, the unfortunate result is parking is limited, and it is getting tougher to find a space. She has a few ideas that she is entertaining on how to fix this, but nothing has been set in stone yet. “We just need something to fix this so students can continue to stay on campus, but at the same time alleviate the parking problems,” Roney said.
GSCO administration, clubs using Facebook, Twitter
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By Walter Murphy Voice Staff Writer 924217977@gsc.edu GSC Oconee has now become a part of the growing social networking world with the creation of Facebook and Twitter accounts, aimed at creating “a better sense of belonging” on the Oconee campus. According to Stacie Rowley, GSCO coordinator of Student Life, the idea of creating these social networking pages began when she noticed that other colleges
and universities were putting up profiles on these sites and were getting feedback from their student bodies. “Many, if not all, of our students are on Facebook,” Rowley said, “and this is just one more way to advertise our events and to get the word out about what is going on around campus.” Rather than having individual pages for each club and organization, the Facebook fan page was created to be a “one stop place” that represents Student
Life as a whole, Rowley said. She encourages every student organization and club advisor to send her emails about their upcoming events and things that they would like the whole student body to know so that she can get them up on the Facebook page. “We just use free sites, and have not ventured into any of the paid advertising,” Rowley said. This is a an advantage to the student body because they can stay “in the know” without having to pay fees, just by signing up and
subscribing to the GSCO Student Life pages. She also added that she wants to see more students “like” the pages and use it as a day-to-day resource to know what is happening on campus. Using the pages, students can discuss events, share pictures or meet fellow GSCO classmates, resulting in students feeling more at home at GSCO. Rowley said that people laugh when she tells them “being on Facebook and Twitter is a part of
[her] job”- but she is serious. It is a growing trend that is moving to a vast new audience and is a “learning experience” to her that she hopes will spread to more GSCO students, leading to attendance at events growing in size and numbers. For further information, or if you would like to make a suggestion for the pages, Rowley can be reached by phone at (706) 310-6250, or in her office in the Student Resource Center in Room 508.
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September 20, 2010
A Grievous Angel celebration
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Gram Parsons (above), best known as the lead singer in the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the mystery of his death, was born in Waycross, Ga. The Gram Parsons Guitar Pull and Tribute Festival occurs every september in Waycross. By Evan Amburn Voice A&E Editor 924210974@gsc.edu WAYCROSS, GA.-Music enthusiasts from all over the southeast and beyond are gearing up for the 13th Annual Gram Parsons Guitar Pull and Tribute Festival from Sept. 16-18. The tribute festival is a commemoration of Gram Parsons’ musical legacy and the body of
work that he left behind following his death in 1973. On a secondary note, the festival is also a celebration of original music, art, and harmony spawned from Parsons’ hometown in Waycross. “We use the tribute festival to not only celebrate Gram’s life and legacy, but to also shine a light on a lot of incredible talent,” said Dave Griffin, founder of the Parsons tribute. “Waycross inhabits some of the most talented songwriters,
musicians, and artists that I’ve ever come across. It’s simply amazing.” The event came to be in November of 1998 when Griffin held the first Guitar Pull in his own back yard. This simple occasion foreshadowed the development of an extremely prominent festival in South Georgia. “It was just a germ of an idea at that time,” Griffin said. “Simply my own excuse to get local musicians together.”
Since its commencement in 1998, the southern embodied festival now attracts well over 1500 Gram devotees every year, as well as musicians who were privileged enough to share Gram’s musical expedition during the late 1960s. Musicians ranging from legendary songwriter and pianist Leon Russell, to International Submarine Band bassist, Ian Dunlop, have graced the small Georgia town with their presence.
The festival’s faculty and staff are constantly brainstorming ways to increase the audience turnout, spice up the performance line-up, and embody all of the wonderful characteristics that define ‘southern hospitality.’ “I’m always hoping for a year when all revenue and profits made during the festival will be used to finance the next year’s guitar pull,” Griffin said. “I see no reason to doubt what we can and cannot do.”
Confederate dress code causing friction By Erin Anglin Voice Staff Writer 924207117@gsc.edu ATHENS- The Confederate themed dress code in a local bar is causing friction, Bourbon Street, located on 333 E. Broad St. is at the center of interest . No interviews or pictures are allowed within the walls of Bourbon Street. After being exploited for numerous accounts of dress code violations and discrimination in UGA’s student-run newspaper, the Red and Black, had finally had enough. Males are prohibited from wearing white athletic shoes or any other athletic apparel, crooked hats, sweatpants, sweatshirts, jeans with holes, and chains. Drum roll, please; admission will not be
permitted to any male who isn’t wearing a collared shirt. One UGA student who wishes to remain anonymous stated, “They wouldn’t let me in, I’m not white and I’m definitely not in a fraternity. I was dressed nice and I got in everywhere else but there”. It is in the best interest of a bar to weed out individuals that pose a threat to that establishment, or individuals that don’t abide by the rules and regulations of the establishment. This does lead to a debate of discrimination in Athens. One article from the Red and Black referenced an African American male being denied entrance. “Jim Crow is not dead in Athens…The bouncer would not let him into the nearly-empty bar simply because of the plain silver chain that was tucked inside his dress shirt. The bouncer also told
him that he would not be allowed in even if he took off his chain and placed it in his car”. It seems as if the Bourbon Street faculty formulated a certain dress code in order to limit the entry of certain minorities, giving the bar a touch of Dixieland delight. “You might get bottles thrown at you for not being straight and white. Where the clientele look like old-money Easter eggs in pastel pique cotton. This is where people get Jagermeister stains on Lilly Pulitzer shirts”, said an anonymous displeased online source, Davo from clubsearch.com. In Athens, there are approximately 62 bars and taverns that play a vital role in contributing to the diversity of the college town that we live in. If you’re dressed to impress without a collared shirt, you know where not to go.
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Other Athens bars, including Bar Code, are beginning to implement their own dress codes.
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Tattoo artist takes flight
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David Hale is an artist known for his depictions of animals. Since coming to Athens, Hale has taken part in murals across the city (above and below). By Sarah Croteau Voice Staff Writer 924217248@gsc.edu ATHENS-At 25, David Hale is living the American dream. He has a career doing exactly what he wants to do and he’s getting paid for it. Hale, who is originally from Marietta, Ga., moved to Athens approximately seven years ago. After successfully establishing his career as an artist, Hale decided to change his preferred art medium to tattooing. “I always wanted to do tattooing. My interest in it sparked in middle
school. It was just this cool alternative art form”, Hale remembers. Hale did his formal tattooing apprenticeship in Cocoa Beach, Fla. at Endless Summer Tattoo. After only one year of apprentice work, he landed an informal tattooing gig at Walk the Line Tattoo in Athens. This is where I had the honor of receiving one of the first few tattoos Hale did in the Classic City. Hale’s reputation as an artist actually preceded him, quite literally. I came to know Hale through his art work, which I saw about a year before I laid eyes on Hale himself. I was exploring one of the old art studios off Barber St. in downtown
Athens, when my friend dragged me through an open door. What was hidden behind the door immediately blew me away. Massive paintings of owls and birds, combined with geometric shapes and swirling yet precise lines riddled my vision. I immediately identified what a true nature lover Hale is, and so have others. “People who want animals tattooed on them know of me,” said Hale. “I guess I’ve sort of built a reputation for it.” That may be an understatement. Anyone who has ever been to New Earth Music Hall and noticed the giant painted ethereal owls and
birds haunting them from the walls can attest to his reputation. His commissioned mural at the venue is large, beautiful and a frequent conversation piece to patrons. Hale also has another commissioned mural painted on the side of Sunshine Cycle Shop depicting birds flying out of a backdrop on a subdued landscape. Hale’s tattoo shop, Anchor Tattoo, opened in Jan. 2010. Hale coowns the shop with another local tattoo artist, Dustin Hill. “Dustin and I had similar goals,” Hale said. “We wanted our own place, our own comfortable environment to do our art.”
The shop itself also doubles as an art gallery. Anchor showcases Hale’s and Hill’s work, as well as works by local artists. Hale, who enjoys tattooing and took to it very quickly said, “The actual medium of tattooing is more difficult than the profession.” Skin may seem little tougher than a canvas for Hale, but his work shows no discrepancies. The birds he’s painted with wings spread are no match for his flight. This is one artist to watch for. Anchor Tattoo is located at 660 Broad Street. Hale has a website detailing his artwork at davidhale.org.
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September 20, 2010
Jack Johnson lights up Atlanta
Jack Johnson’s recent show at Lakewood Ampitheatre in Atlanta brought good times and positive vibes to those in attendance. By Tyler Ashley Voice Staff Writer 924212403@gsc.edu ATLANTA-On Aug. 20, Jack Johnson’s bio-fueled tour buses rolled down I-75 so that the mellow singer-songwriter could perform a great show in Atlanta’s Lakewood Amphitheater. And that is exactly what Johnson did. With G. Love as the opening act, the show started with Johnson
playing his new radio hit, “You and Your Heart.” From there, Johnson played a solid set of both old favorites and songs from his new album “To the Sea.” The set also included a chilled version of Steve Miller’s “The Joker” and a closing jam of “Better Together” that featured G. Love and special guest Paula Fuga. “You know, it was a great set selection,” said David Harris, a native of Alpharetta, Ga. “I’m glad
it wasn’t just his new stuff. It was good to hear all his old songs, too.” There was a mixture of concertgoers at the show, too. There were your baby boomers who consider Johnson their modern day James Taylor, and there were the shirtless, tattooed fans asking loudly if anyone had “shrooms” for sale next to the beer vendor station. “Yeah, man, it doesn’t matter who you are, this guy (Johnson)
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is just a great guy to come see, man,” said an unnamed shirtless, tattooed fan when asked about the mixture of ages in the audience. During the show, lighting and rain loomed over the amphitheatre, but not even the rain could damper the Johnsonatic’s spirits. As the rain beat down, even the uncovered lawn section of the amphitheatre continued to rock on with Johnson’s music.
“People started to let loose and dance in the rain, slide down the mud hill, and some tried desparately to hide under their umbrellas,” said Hunter Brock, a second year GSC student from Arabi, Ga. “It really was just a great show.” To find out more about Jack Johnson’s future concert dates or music, visit jackjohnsonmusic. com.
By Leila Dycus GSCO SGA President 924207492@gsc.edu
artwork on campus is collective of Koffman’s studio classes. The themes of the artwork on display are currently centered on still lives, and self-portraits. “The gallery is still in flux but the plan is to change the artwork in the spring,” she said. The changing of the artwork’s theme for now remains to be announced, but students can enjoy the present artwork during all campus hours. Upon viewing the student display, Koffman was overall excited. “There’s been nothing but positive comments,” Koffman said. Because of the rural, smaller setting of GSCO and the proactivity in and out of the classroom, the campus has cultivated a positive sense of community. “There is a sense of community among the students, faculty, and staff here at Oconee,” Koffman said.
Art gallery showcases student work in 700 Building
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The showcase for GSCO artists is located in the lobby of the 700 building.
For the first time in GSC history, the Oconee Campus showcases a student-based art gallery. Stacy Koffman, art professor and gallery facilitator, carried out the students’ desires to display their artwork on campus by establishing the gallery space located in the 700 building. “The whole reason for the gallery was a request for display space by the students in the spring painting class,” Koffman said. Over the summer of 2010, the art gallery was painted into reality by GSC’s maintenance team. To ensure professional display of the gallery, the installation needed to be uniform with the main campus. “The hanging system is the same as the main campus’s, it uses no nails,” Koffman said. The presented
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Red Dirt: Oklahoma music making national impact Subgenre of country brings rock influence
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Left: Cross Canadian Ragweed, leads the forefront of Red Dirt. Top: Stillwater, Okla. is the center of the genre. Bottom: The namesake of the genre is the Oklahoma red dirt. By Wil Petty Voice Editor-in-Chief 924183283@gsc.edu
Out in Oklahoma, where the Deep South meets the Wild West, a breed of country music resides to which no other can compare. While Garth Brooks may be roping that Oklahoma wind, and Reba’s red hair flows like the amber grains, another style has been in the soil, planting its seed in the red dirt of the prairie. From the skylines of Tulsa and Oklahoma City, to the Bedlam
ridden wastelands of Norman and Stillwater, Red Dirt has become more of a lifestyle than a genre. While most country sings about failed love and honky-tonk ballads, Red Dirt throws limitations out the window and makes room for the sex and drugs, that rock n’ roll once held claim to. The roots of the music are not limited to one city, as they are molded into one in the rural Oklahoma sun. Among the ingredients were a tablespoon of Jazz from Kansas City, a hint of the “Tulsa Sound” from Leon Russell,
the lyrical content and passion brought forth from outlaw country, and a cup of muddy water from the Red River. When these styles blend together with the Midwestern lifestyles of the farmers, good ol’ boys and the poverty stricken in the reservations, a revolution to country music takes place. For the country genre, it’s what “London Calling” did to punk or what the discovery of Muddy Waters did to the Chicago blues; the genre is revolutionizing and will never be the same. While the influences run old, Red Dirt is
fairly new, jumpstarting in the 80s and continuing to make its impact today. The grittiness of distorted acoustic, while it blends in with the steel guitars and the basic bass and drum rhythms hints a bit of nostalgia with the modern. The singers may not have the best voices in the world, but the message of the music is considered more important than the voice itself. Stillwater, Okla. also known as North Austin, has continued to be the heartbeat of this eccentric style. Being the home base of big
hitters Cross Canadian Ragweed and The Great Divide, the Cowboy Campus has burst to the scene, making its impact on the Heartland. The reign of the outlaws may have ended with Vietnam, but its influence still lives on in the red dirt of the prairie. Some even say that if you head toward Muskogee on a Friday night, amongst the sounds of the wolves and cougars, the soulful sounds of Merle and Waylon linger on.
Chestatee Review provides outlet for talented writers By Susan Russell Voice Contributor 924227681@gsc.edu The Chestatee Review is an award winning literary and art magazine published every spring by the students at Gainesville State College. The Chestatee Review was established in 1996 as a literary magazine. In recent years, the magazine has added art, drama and poetry. The review is made up
of work by the GSC student body. “It is a way to showcase the work of the college,” said Alex Johns, Assistant Professor of English and the faculty advisor for the Chestatee Review. “The Review provides an outlet to showcase talented writers.” Judges are brought in every year to vote on what goes into the magazine. This method safeguards against bias by using individuals with no background knowledge of the students that have entered their
work into the magazine. Both GSC campuses work to put the magazine together . “It is hard to keep everyone aware of what is going on,” Johns said. “The students take initiative to improve the magazine.” With teleconferences where both campuses are on the phone as a group and email, the students, editors and staff are in constant communication wherever they are. The review is published annually and although many wish it could be
a seasonal magazine, Johns stated “Instead of pushing the budget we can publish something really great once a year.” The Chestatee Review is a magazine that has creative ideas that some people may find offensive. “Part of being in the academic world is approaching controversy without getting emotionally involved,” Johns said. “Writing allows people a safe place to deal with things that are not appropriate in other places.”
The Chestatee Review will be published in the spring of 2011. This magazine is a complex, year round project that inspires creativity in every form. Alex Johns boasts that this publication “Says a lot to the writing community about how impressive the students are and how impressive our college is; I’m amazed at times of the unique talent.”
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New A Bands an Rye Bar
Although Rye bar is not a “new bar,� they are trying to remake themselves as a great upcoming place for new and local music. 140 E Clayton St, Athens, GA
Bad Manor
Bad Manor is a new venue featuring new rock style music. Featuring a balcony and a really cool bar, the venue is up and coming upon the Athens scene. 346 East Broad Street, Athens, GA
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New Earth
This world genre venue just had their one year anniversary. With the unique sounds and good vibes they have brought to Athens, we expect them to stay around for years to come. 227 W Dougherty St, Athens, GA
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Athens d Venues Dank Sinatra
Dank Sinatra is a jam base local band, featuring a good number of really well done covers and a few easily danceable originals. This band has opened up for Zoogma. www.myspace.com/danksinatramusic
The Woodgrains
ne of the freshest musical incarnations to spark from he southeastern corner of Georgia and ďŹ nd its home in the Classic City, is a three piece group known as The Woodgrains. As a band, Evan Amburn, Dylan Crosby, and Nick Carroll pride themselves on distinct three part harmonies, and providing colors and sounds of the golden days: soul, rock and the psychedelic revolution. www.myspace.com/thewoodgrains
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milian is an experimental rock h a trance feel to their sound. y play all around, but you can h at the Rye Bar usually once a week.
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Upcoming Area Concerts
40 Watt Club: September 22: Clay Leverett & Friends September 24: Jenny and Johnny
September 30: Matt Joiner (of The Rattlers) October 2: Elf Power (CD Release Show)
October 7: Deer Tick
September 23: Dubconcious 2.0 September 24: R/Evolution
September 25: Jason Childs Band
October 6: Erick Baker
New Earth Music Hall:
September 25: The Caste September 29: EP3 October 7: Dumpstaphunk October 13: Heavy Pets
Caledonia September 23: The Orkids September 24: Dusty Lightswitch September 25: Five Eight September 27: Southern Mischief
September 29: Unplanned Pregnancies September 30: Tastes Like Good
October 8: The Whigs
Caledonia (Cont.) October 1-2: Devilneck Fest October 5: The Pack a.d. October 8: Don Chambers October 9: Colour Revolt October 11: Flesh Tones October 13: Cold One
Atlanta area: September 28: Alice in Chains (Lakewood Ampitheatre) September 29: Rush (Verizon Ampitheatre) September 30: Big Boi (Tabernacle) October 1: Slayer Megadeth Anthrax (Gwinnett Arena) October 1: Deadmau5 (Tabernacle) October 3: Stone Temple Pilots (Verizon Ampitheatre)
October 9: Neon Indian
October 15: Corey Smith (Classic Center)
October 12: Built to Spill
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Editorials
No quick parking fix Parking situation reaches its peak GSC Oconee is an ever-changing campus. We are really stepping it up, with new computer labs, a new exercise facility, and we even have our very own coffee shop. With all of this fancy new stuff, we at the Voice cannot help but realize that despite all of these changes, we can always count on one thing: parking will always suck. The parking situation seems to have reached its peak this year. In the first two weeks of class, there was a car accident, one student was hit by a car in the crowded parking lot, and a car caught fire (we can only assume that this car, in an act of desperation attempted suicide as a result of the overcrowded lot). There is one group of people on the campus that need not worry about the neverending parking struggle: GSC faculty. The faculty has their own designated areas
for parking that students cannot park in, but aren’t we the ones paying fees for parking? There are only a few parking spots designated for faculty, so opening these spots may not fix the parking solution. But we at the Voice feel that if the teachers were forced to experience the same struggles as the students, then GSCO may pick up the pace on fixing the situation. We can all agree that there is no quick fix to this problem. But we are the ones who pay to park here. We are the ones who pay to be here. Asking to remove the designated spots is not an unjust request. The only reason that we ask for this is because we at the Voice feel that it will act as a catalyst to fix this situation if everybody at the campus, students and staff alike, would share in our suffering every day at GSCO.
GSCO on the rise Slowly but surely our campus is starting to look less like a suburban elementary school and more like a college campus. Our Student Government Association and other clubs and organizations on campus have been working with faculty and administrators to improve our college and make it more functional for the students. For those of you who haven’t noticed, we now have a nice shaded seating area in the quad. The area will be perfect for the upcoming fall that is already starting to show itself. The area recently got a cement foundation. This means that after a rainstorm students can still head under the giant kite shaped awning and not worry about getting mud all over their shoes. Another praiseworthy addition to the school is the big metal awning that now adorns the outside of the Student Resource Center. This has a much more important reason for existence than just making the building look more complete. The Student Resource Center has been plagued by flooding ever since it’s construction. Water constantly seeps its way into the building and begins to do what water does best after it has been sitting for awhile; smell. Hopefully with the awning in place we won’t have to deal with that lovely scent any longer in the SRC. However, that will not help with the flooding in any of the other buildings, which in our experience have been much more
debilitating to classroom instruction. We’re sure GSCO staff or student organizations will think of a way to fix that though. The staff of the newspaper, and we’re sure the rest of the student population, has a few requests though. First, we would like more food options. Cafe:ine is fantastic but if you had a sandwich and a bag a chips from there every day for a week it can get a little old. A simple addition could be a club that sells Chick-Fil-A biscuits in the morning or inviting other local restaurants to come sell some food on campus a couple days a week. There are many solutions that don’t require the school spending very much money, or really even any money at all. Second, we need more places to hang out. We know that space is limited but we can think outside the box. Our school is finally becoming somewhere that we want to be instead of just somewhere that we drive to for a couple of hours a day. With just a few more additions it could really harbor students that have some ridiculous gaps in their schedules or convince students to stick around longer after class and maybe actually study. GSC is doing a great job of expanding the campus, and with a few suggestions from the students and staff of the other GSCO clubs, we will continue to make GSCO a place that students want to be.
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The Voice Staff Editor-in-Chief Wil Petty
Writing Staff News Editor- Alaina Davis News Staff- James Geeter, Jane Ellyn Hardy, Walter Murphy A&E Editor- Evan Amburn A&E Staff- Erin Anglin, Sara-Beth Croteau Opinions Editor- Ben Consuegra OpEd Staff- Alex McCarthy Lifestyles Editor- Jenny Marshall Lifestyles Staff- Taryn Black, Julie Calhoun, Nathan Kerce, James Stafford Sports Editor- David Butler Sports Staff- Juan Aguayo, Payton Aragon, Feeney Armistead
Production Chief Photographer- Stephen Standridge Photographers- Salley Dingus, Shannon McCausland, Matthew Csenar, Jordan Moureau Layout Editor- Nicholas Carter Layout Staff- Ben Greer, Tyler Ashley Web Editor- Justin Clay Web Staff- Thomas Reisigl, Matthew Hersh Advertising - Stephanie Mitchell
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Dan Cabaniss The Voice started in 2005, and it is the student run newspaper for the students of GSC Oconee.
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Random thoughts of an editor In recent weeks, many thoughts have come to my head. Below are 10 thoughts which somehow entered my psyche and got my attention; enjoy. 1. I wish German expressionism would make a comeback. It is more of a trip than psychedelic films could ever hope to be. The more distortion the better. 2. I don’t care if it will kill me before I turn 22, I want to have the 2500+ calorie pizza burger from Burger King. Better yet, make it two. 3. Christians, you are not responsible for backwood rednecks burning the Quran. With that being said, don’t blame the Muslims for 9/11. 4. What if real life had subtitles at the bottom of your vision? Would you be able to understand those who spoke too softly, or mumbled?
Wil Petty Voice Editor-in-Chief 924183283@gsc.edu Or would it come up as your interpretation? 5. People need to stop saying genres are “dead.” Punk is not dead, hard rock is not dead. Only things that were ever alive can be dead, and you can listen to the old school stuff just fine on a CD or mp3. Plus the music is still around; you just have to know where to look.
6. Mariah Carey, where to begin? You have god knows how many No. 1 hits and you would figure the men would be crawling all over you. Instead you have Eminem and Nick Cannon. All I’m saying is: A) you must have taken a wrong turn somewhere in life and B) call me ;). 7. Eminem raps about real life? What happened to the Eminem that rapped about fart jokes, sticking nails in your eyelids, spitting on onion rings and pissing off Dick Cheney? That’s the good Eminem. 8. I love Train, but they could cut down on the pop culture references. I have never met anyone that listens to Mozart while they do Tae-bo. Also, when was the last time you heard Mr. Mister on the radio? 9. There are many similarities
between Jesus Christ and Horus, the son of Egyptian God Osiris. Both came through a virgin birth, and both had attempts on their lives by their land’s dictators. They were baptized in a river at age 30, and martyred. This can only mean one thing: Egyptians were the first hipsters. 10. During every election the candidates are asked about smoking weed at least once. I think the next burning question will be, “did you ever watch porn?” Be prepared for glorious moments like “One time in France, I watched porn, but it wasn’t for me, and I didn’t pleasure myself.” and “Yes, frequently, and I pleasured myself; that was the point.” You know it’s coming.
The Parking Lot Monster is loose Attention GSC Oconee students, our parking lot has been taken over by a monster whose sole purpose is to wreak havoc at overcrowded schools and prevent students from having parking spots. It has even tricked the security guards into closing parking lots that have spaces available. What are we ever going to do? Is anyone going to stand up to this despicable monster? This question has been a hot topic for the past few years at GSCO, and in my time being here, nothing has been done about it. For the entire freshman class who
James Stafford Voice Staff Writer 924184554@gsc.edu just think this is normal, let me just say that you’re wrong.
This campus used to be peaceful, with parking spots for all who were coming to class, or just to study. The security guards still stood in the same place, but not to turn people away, but rather welcome them into the campus. Within three years though, parking here at GSC Oconee has become a nightmare. Just since the beginning of fall semester there have already been multiple wrecks, someone was hit by a car, and a car even caught on fire. That’s more news in one month than what we normally see in one year here at GSC Oconee. Wake up students and staff, this is one of the biggest pressing
issues of the year and nobody seems to really care. I guess you prefer to drive in circles for ten minutes waiting for someone to get into there car and leave. I personally am fed up with the parking situation, if there are no spots then let us park in the grass, I guarantee we will not be hurting the grass’ feelings. Our school is in the middle of a cow pasture, how is parking a serious problem when we are surrounded by abundant space? If you think parking is a serious issue that let your voice be heard. It is time to stop the parking lot monster once and for all.
greats who succeed them. Two years ago, I discovered a band that truly authenticates the talent and musicianship it takes to be an exceptional act. Dr. Dog is an act that deserves the uttermost attention from today’s aspiring musicians, music enthusiasts, and unfaithful ‘old fogies’. This Philadelphia-based five piece exhibits exquisite musicianship in every song they have ever shared. They recently released their fifth album, “Shame, Shame,” laying out another batch of songs that most listeners find remarkable. Their palatable three-part harmony and extraordinary handling of guitar provides
the listener with insight as to what the band is actually saying. These features are extremely admirable and honest, which is exactly what Billboard’s Top 100 songs are lacking today. This band is restoring the listener’s faith in sound, and paving the way for the reconstruction of modern music. All musicians find refuge and influence in sincere, ingenious songwriters. As a musician, I can honestly say that no other band in the modern industry has had as much influence on my perspective on music as Dr. Dog. I suggest that everyone do themselves a favor, and give these guys a listen.
Dr. Dog deserves attention in the world of music Most of today’s youth seem to honestly appreciate and encourage genres of music that I feel are becoming more and more detrimental to the overall well being of sound. As an active musician, songwriter, and listener, it’s considerably rare for me to discover an act that I actually find noteworthy. Amongst many other ‘old fogie’ complaints, I feel that today’s music doesn’t communicate to their listeners in an honest fashion. Artists such as Neil Young, The Beatles, The Band, Crosby Stills & Nash, and The Doors demonstrated supreme musicianship while conveying
Evan Amburn Voice A&E Editor 924210974@gsc.edu
specific, encouraging, optimistic messages to yesterday’s audience. Today, there are few artists who carry the torch for the
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September 20, 2010
Congressman Broun: good example of a bad thinker Dear Editor, After Congressman Paul Broun’s appearance here, I asked him about emotional contentions he’d made for which he’d offered no supporting evidence. For instance, he said “Most judges have never read the Constitution.” When I asked how he knew this, he said that the comment was a “hyperbole.” Similarly, when I asked him how he knew that the Constitution was not taught in law school, he said that “constitutional law” was taught, but not the Constitution. I asked how one could teach constitutional law without reference to the Constitution. He said case law was taught, but not the Constitution—which is like saying that one can teach anatomy without reference to the human body. I took notes as he spoke, and what follows are unsupported statements that the Congressman made. Wherever possible, I quote his comments in their entirety. I follow each with a notation as to why his comments require support. • “The winds of revolution are sweeping across our land”: The Tea Party is reactionary, not revolutionary. There’s a difference: revolution requires bravery and a plan for a change; reaction only requires fear. • “Money is being taken away and sent to Washington, D.C.” Governments always
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“tax & spend.” It’s how the public’s business is funded. To imply an alternative is a falsehood. Around 98 percent of the people who settled in America were Christians: From the beginning of the Protestant Reformation (1517) until 1776, thousands of Christian men, women, and children were tortured, imprisoned, or killed by Christians whose faith differed from those persecuted. To say “Christian” says little and suggests a uniformity of belief that does not exist. Read William Bradford’s account of the expulsion of Anne Hutchinson in “On Plymouth Plantation” or Cotton Mather’s history of the Salem Witch Trials in “The Wonders of the Invisible World.” These accounts alone do much to explain why the founding fathers insisted on a separation of church and state. “We have lost a lot of freedoms”: No examples
were given. Certainly, the freedoms we’ve “lost” can’t be very important if the Congressman does not feel compelled to name them. • “We’ve gotten away from this document [i.e., the Constitution]. It’s been perverted”: Other than instances of interstate commerce—which are now being addressed by the courts—the Congressman offered no instances of the “perversion” he sees. • “We’ve destroyed the original intent of the Constitution”: I’m not sure how the Congressman knows that the original intent was. We are separated from the framers of the Constitution by 220 years of argument about issues of constitutional interpretation (federal law & court challenges to the same). For Congressman Broun to claim to understand original intent is to suggest that 220 years of interpretation, debate, and cultural evolution don’t count. In my classes, I often assert that “bad thinking leads to bad writing.” The same applies to oration, and I deeply regret that Congressman Broun has offered to serve as a good example of a bad thinker.
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“How openminded folks are so closed minded.” -Cooper Hedden
“The Tea Party, I can’t stand them.” -Brian King
“Ignorant people.”
Samuel Prestridge Associate Professor/English
“ACTUALLY, JONI MITCHELL, THE STUDENTS OF GSC OCONEE WOULD LIKE TO ‘PAVE PARADISE’ AND PUT UP A PARKING LOT.”
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“Miley Cyrus pisses me off a lot.” -Cody Solomon
“Goose Hunters.” -Branden Lefty Artwork by Tyler Ashley, Voice Staff Writer
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Top ten ways to stay out of the back of a cop car in Athens 1. 2.
That playground looks so tempting at 2 in the morning for some reason but stay away!
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Do not take your last call drink home with you.
I know the benches look oh so comfy, but try and find your way back to your bed instead.
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Don’t mistake the ol’ paddy wagon for a taxi cab. Do not cross over the fence into the ‘real world’ with your drink, the cops are watching you with a hawk eye.
Look around before you pee in the alley.
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Do not try to catch a ride on the back of a bike cop.
Make sure your designated driver isn’t just the person who drank the least. I don’t care if your boyfriend’s brother told your best friend’s sister who told you about how that shirt you wore last week was ugly, keep the fighting away from the downtown area.
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Run.
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Syllabus: What college students actually see, then trash By Nathan Kerce Voice Staff Writer 924218409@gsc.edu
Course Title in Outdated and Overly Large Font Gainesville State College Oconee (ahem, Times New Roman) Instructor: Name that you won’t remember by next semester E-Mail: excuses@homeworklies.com Phone: I will tell you in class to never call me at this number. I could have just typed a bunch of nonsense here. Aisfdoi4wo5i5, it doesn’t really matter. Office: The hardest place to find on campus Office Hours: None. You will never go to my office. Textbooks (Yes, they are required even if I don’t use them in class): Tool, Joshua. Overpriced Book You Will Never Use In Class 7th Edition. Hollander, Michael. Way Overpriced Book That the Bookstore Doesn’t Have Anymore Used Copies Of. 2nd Edition Grading Rubric (If I decide to follow it): Your grades will be determined by the following list of percentages, if you couldn’t figure that out without reading this sentence then you probably aren’t going to do very well in my class. Final Exam 90% Quizzes 25% How Much I Like You 80% Attendance 10% (for the first two weeks of class) Daily Assignments 1% (I only check work once a semester) This forms a complex 206% grading system that I can and will change at my own discretion on a daily basis. At the end of the year, I will provide you with a letter grade with no semblance of this system ever really coming into place. Policies (a.k.a. What’s never read...by students): • If I see you texting in class I will do absolutely nothing to stop you. Seriously, you can do it right in front of me and I won’t say a word. Try it; you will be amazed at what I will pretend to not see. • Plagiarism will not be tolerated unless I feel really sorry for you. • Cheating on tests is unacceptable but all of my tests are multiple choice so I can’t really tell if you cheated or not. • You must respect your peers at all times, even when one of the older students inevitably says something awkward and racist during an in-class debate about current events. How To Use eLearning (Why am I writing this...Why...?): Even though you should already know how to use eLearning after using it once you will be taught the basics of how to use it over and over again in every class for every semester until you finally graduate. Here are a few things you need to know. • Turn on Java. I will say that a lot during the first day of class even though you probably know more about what it means than I will ever know. • eLearning is programmed terribly. A depressed middle schooler’s blog that hasn’t been updated since 2002 is more impressive than this. If you do anything the program doesn’t understand (such as clicking links, answering questions on a test, etc/) you will automatically be logged out. • At some point in the semester I will probably put a word file in the wrong place or lock you out of an assignment at the wrong time. Fed up and unable to comprehend the technological advancements of the late 90s, I will blame it on you and stubbornly give you a zero for the day. Class Pledge: I used to be a high school teacher who made parents sign syllabi so I could take pride in the fact that someone at least pretended to read more than a page of my written work. I can’t make your parents sign anything for you now besides a check for your textbooks. So now I am making you sign the bottom of this meaningless piece of paper signifying that you lost it in the bottom of your backpack for two weeks and had to scramble to find it two minutes before class started instead of throwing it away and hurting my feelings because this took forever to type. Sign Here: X____________________________________ (No...seriously sign it...Even if you’re not turning it in...)
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Local Italian restaurant has all tastes By James Stafford Voice Staff Writer 924184554@gsc.edu
The Hungry Sasquatch Transmetropolitan’s special pizza dish layered with Italian meats and vegetables is a must.
ATHENS-If you are looking for a place to eat in Athens and you are not too sure what you are craving, then Transmetropolitan is the best place for you to eat. Transmet is an Italian and pizza style restaurant that has something on the menu for everyone. From Pizza to pasta bowls, Transmet will satisfy any hunger that comes through their doors. Transmet has two locations, the original is off of Clayton Street between Lumpkin Street and College Avenue. The other location is on Ogelthorpe Avenue. Depending on what you order at Transmet you could possibly be
Top 5 Mexican Restaurants
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Taqueria Del Sol - With in the short amount of time Taqueria Del Sol has opened it has made a major push as being the best Mexican food in town. Taqueria Del Sol which is on Prince Avenue, has the most basic menu which includes guacamole, cheese dip, six types of tacos, and four types of enchiladas. The Tacos are going to be the best tacos you can find in Athens regardless of what type of flavor you want. Agua Linda - Agua Linda on Prince Avenue is known for its festive and lively atmosphere, it is also known for some of the most scrumptious tasting Mexican dishes you can find in Athens. The first thing you should order is their guacamole. It will be phenomenal, and their salsa is very delicious and has a perfect kick to spice it up. Agua Linda is perfect for a family outing or a first date, but don’t drink too many margaritas unless you don’t want to remember your night. Mexicali Grille - for over 24 years Mexicali Grille has committed to producing some of the best and affordable Mexican dining in Athens. Mexicali located in the college station shopping center, is uncontested in its great weekly deals and combos for the poor college student. From the chips and salsa, to the quesadillas, and tacos Mexicali does everything right. Mexicali’s margaritas are award-winning. La Fiesta - La Fiesta has been in business for 17 years and has continuously proven to be one of the top places to eat at in Athens. La Fiesta has two locations, the original is on Hawthorne Avenue, and the other is at the end of College Station Road right next to Polo Club. La fiesta has some fantastic entrees along with some delicious appetizers. I recommend the enchiladas with some beans and rice, it is extraordinary. Willy’s - I’m sure to upset some readers with this pick, but Willies on Alps Road recieves the No. 5 spot of best Mexican restaurants in Athens. With their gargantuan burritos, delectable quesadillas, and flavor filled nachos, Willies is the perfect spot to grab some great tasting Mexican without having to wait in line for a seat. Their ordering assembly line lets you watch as your meal transforms from a finger painting to a Picasso.
paying up to 10 dollars for your meal if you purchase a pasta dish. Any of the hot sandwiches on the menu like the Blackened Chicken Panini will cost anywhere between five and seven dollars. Pizza by the slice is two dollars and extra toppings cost 50 cents each. The calzones cost around five dollars. I consider myself a regular at Transmet and I always try to get something different every time I go, but my top favorite dishes are the BBQ Chicken Panini and the thick crust pizza. The BBQ Chicken sandwich is served with scallions and is topped with red onions, provolone cheese, and covered in Johnny Hector’s BBQ sauce. The combination of these delicious ingredients makes
it a fantastic sandwich. Transmet is known in Athens for having some of the best affordable pizza. You can either order a traditional slice which is thin, or the Sicilian which is a very thick crust pizza. One slice of the Sicilian will definitely satisfy any bodies hunger, and the fresh toppings will only enhance this precious slice of pie. Transmet is simply too good of a restaurant for you to pass up on, so the next time you are arguing with your friends about what you want to eat choose Transmet. It is a great place for anyone who enjoys great tasting and affordable food.
delicious ranch-style relish for tailgating By Taryn Black Voice Staff Writer 924227426@gsc.edu
Cowboy Caviar
Directions:
Prep time: 15 min Ingredients: 2 - 15 oz cans black beans 1 - 17 oz can whole kernel corn 2 large tomatoes 1 large avocado 1/2 red onion 1/4 C fresh cilantro Dressing: 4 T lime juice 2 T olive oil 1 T red wine vinegar 1 t salt 1/2 t ground pepper
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Rinse both cans of black beans, and drain the can of corn.
2. After chopping up
the tomatoes, onion and avocado, combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
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First impressions do’s and don’ts By Julie Calhoun Voice Staff Writer 924209859@gsc.edu
A first impression could be the last impression. It is important to be able to leave a good, long lasting impact that will get you remembered in a good way. Whether you are a GSC student, faculty member, or just someone who has stumbled across this paper these 10 do’s and 10 don’ts are crucial to making a successful first impression.
Do’s Do shake the person’s hand. A vital component to a first impression is a nice firm hand shake. While shaking a persons hand keep eye contact and exude positive energy. Do say your full name. Telling someone your full name helps them distinguish you from the thousands of Johns and Sarahs they’ve met in the world. Do smile Smiling helps you to come across as approachable, and a confident smile can warm up a situation putting both parties at ease. Do keep eye contact. The eyes are the most important means of nonverbal communication. Maintaining eye contact helps you come across as confident and attentive. Do give the person a compliment. A nice simple compliment can go a long way, but make sure you sound sincere, and not fake. Do be polite. Manners are a must. There is no reason to not be courteous. Show off your southern hospitality. Do be interested in what they have to say. Acting interested helps put the person at ease to open up more. Even if you’re not interested, fake it.
Don’t slouch. X-Don’ts Slouching is connected with insecurity and a lack of strength. X Don’t foldarms your arms. Don’t fold your Folding your arms across body gives a Folding your arms across youryour body gives off off a closed and attitude. defensive attitude. andclosed defensive X Don’t Don’t curse curse. Cursing around someone comes Cursing around someone youyou justjust metmet comes across as across as rude and classless. rude and classless. Don’t zone out X Don’t zone out. Zoning out out while someone is talking clearly is rude Zoning while someone is talking clearly is and willrude therefore make them not want to talk youtoanymore. and will therefore make them not to want talk to Don’t youfidget anymore. can make you come across as nervous and XFidgeting Don’t fidget. uncomfortable which in turnyou could make the as other party Fidgeting can make come across nervous uncomfortable. and uncomfortable which in turn could make the other Don’t be uncomfortable. soft spoken party A strong voice evokes confidence. X Don’t answer your cell phone. Don’t answer Answeryour yourcell cellphone phone while just meeting someAnswer your cell phone meeting one is rude and makes thewhile otherjust person feel someone awkward.is rude and makes the other person feel awkward. Don’t answer X Don’t answer your cell phone, unless it’s an emeryour cell phone, unless it’s an emergency of course. gency of course. Don’t be negative XSaying Don’tnegative be negative. things about other people or just negaSaying thingsperson about in other people orposition. just tive statements negative puts the other an awkward negative puts theand other an awkIt makes youstatements seem pessimistic notperson the funinloving posiward position. It makes you seem pessimistic and not tive person that you want to come across as. the fun-loving positive person that you want to be.
Mixing caffeine with alcohol Peebles, driving tests and can lead to negative effects thoughts of Oakwood By Collin McNew Voice Staff Writer 924228186@gsc.edu
On Aug. 16, GSCO students took a closer look at the increasingly popular college trend of mixing caffeinated energy drinks with alcohol. The presentation, titled “Getting High/Getting Low,” gave students the facts about caffeine and explained the negative effects created when mixed with alcohol. “We want students to have the information so that they don’t become surprised by a couple of outcomes when using the mix of stimulants and alcohol,” said Dr. Melinda Hawley, coordinator of Counseling and Wellness at GSCO. Hawley noted that the highly caffeinated drinks, marketed towards college students as “energy drinks,” increase anxiety and can lead to panic attacks. “If you’re putting ‘stimulant, stimulant, stimulant’ into a drink, then you’re creating the chance for people to become more anxious and even lead to panic attacks,” said Hawley.
Hawley added that, “People don’t think about the fact that caffeine in coffee is hot so you drink it slower and the caffeine comes into your system slower. But when it’s cold, you slam that caffeine down and it has negative effects.” Sure, being a little anxious seems like a fair price to pay for an exciting, energy filled night, but when one factors in that anxiety is one of the top issues affecting GSC students today, the negatives begin to outweigh the positives. “Of the GSC students that come here for counseling, easily 70 percent have anxiety issues,” said Hawley. “If anxiety gets really high, it interferes with the student’s ability to do well in class, for example. Drinking caffeine makes it worse— the more a student drinks caffeine, the more they are fueling anxiety.” Once the student begins to feel the anxiety, he or she may begin to self-medicate with alcohol to feel calmer—and it gets to be a vicious cycle. “The alcohol doesn’t fix the anxiety—it just dampens it for the time being,” said Hawley.
By Nathan Kerce Voice Staff Writer 924218409@gsc.edu
What is Peebles? Is it a grocery store? The name makes it seem like it would be a grocery store. It’s not hard to imagine a little local grocery store owned by Jonathan R. Peebles is gaining enough momentum to spread across the East Coast of the United States providing small towns everywhere with high-quality groceries. That seems perfectly plausible, but who knows if it’s true? Due to its lack of advertising and my refusal to fact-check anything I write down, Peebles remains one of the many mysterious figures I have encountered in my journey as a commuter from Athens to the primary Gainesville State College campus in Oakwood. Like most students on the GSCOconee campus, I waited until the last possible second to decide if I was going to give up on going to a school with more than three buildings on campus. I eventually caved in and went in for registration. I
was told to “prepare myself ” for the fact that I would probably be forced to take a few classes at the primary campus. Sure enough, I got stuck with having to drive out to Oakwood twice a week. It should be noted that I am terrible at understanding directions, remembering street names and driving in general. I rely heavily on my GPS and I can barely function on the road, I failed my driving test three times, I honestly shouldn’t have a driver’s license. There is an abundance of parking spaces (if you don’t mind a walk), there are people everywhere; there is a dining hall, a music building and a real game room. It is a real school campus; people come here for tours that actually take more than an hour to complete. In a way the primary campus can make you feel more like you are really going to college and not just waiting to transfer to your “real” school. For me, the Oakwood campus was like an awakening. Was that awakening worth driving through Winder? Barely.
Jenny Marshall Voice Lifestyles Editor 924171042@gsc.edu
Stop and smell roses to awaken dreams When I was little, I did nothing but fantasize of the beauty and opportunities of being an adult. The excitement of graduating high school with a gorgeous cap and gown combined with the knowledge that I made friends for life, the responsibilities of having a job and having to take care of myself and the perception that once I was older I would have everything at my fingertips and nothing would trouble me. Needless to say, none of that came true. The hideous and frumpy cap and gown at graduation day was nothing compared to the horrible feeling I carried around knowing that because of many disagreements my longtime exchange student and best friend moved out of my home that very morning, friends for life right? The worst of them all is that things trouble me much worse now than when I was eight and my biggest worry was if anyone would make fun of me for my PowerRangers lunchbox. I have learned all of these lessons the hard way. It seems like, unfortunately, the most effective way I have come to these conclusions is by loss of a loved one. Whether it's family or friend who dies due to a car accident or by their own hand, the loss is devastating and shatters your world. Don't let the next loss of a classmate you haven't spoken to in five years be the sudden motivation to speak to long lost classmates, do so before the losses occur and who knows, maybe you'll prevent a few yourself? Appreciating life everyday for what life is, stopping to actually sniff the roses and admire the beauty, that's what growing up always was for us. Somehow we lost that vision and became selfabsorbed and self-driven. By welcoming the small things into our lives, maybe our dreams as children really can come true.
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Fall into new wardrobe this autumn By Julie Calhoun Voice Staff Writer 924209859@gsc.edu
Hello, Autumn Welcome fall with a flowing top and leather boots, such as Katelyn Brotz, above, is wearing.
Fall is here which means a change in scenery and a change in wardrobe. Staying on trend is a must, but breaking the bank to do so is not. There are many ways to incorporate some of the summer staple items into a new fall wardrobe. Transitioning summer items into fall will help a college student be able to look fashion forward while still being able to make rent. There are some great trends this season that will make anyone look effortlessly chic. Jean cutoffs were definitely on trend this summer, and can be incorporated with some fall trends and reinvented to fit fall fashion. Leather jackets are a must this fall and paired with jean cut offs, tights, and an awesome pair of boots puts you fall forward. Fall is all about boots, boots, and more boots. Add great pair of cowboy boots, or fringe jacket, or fringe cross-body bag to your shorts and you’ll be on the ball with the western inspired look. To dress up those cutoffs add a menswear style jacket with a plain white tee, long necklace, and a great pair of heels or a shoe boot and your ready to go. If you’re not comfortable rocking the jean cutoffs a great pair of wool or textured shorts, tights, silky top, menswear inspired jacket, and boots will be the perfect contrast between masculine and feminine. Another summer trend that
Fall into fashion Julie Calhoun, Voice staff writer, far right above has fun displaying the trendy new autumn apparel with her friends Madison Schneider, far right, and Monica Finocchiaro, left above.
can be incorporated into fall is the floral dress. The floral dress is the epitome of feminity. The floral dress is making its way in to fall and no longer stuck in spring and summer. Pair it with a cute cozy knit sweater, tights and boots. Ankle boots, cowboy boots, over the knee boots. Not only can floral dresses be revived for fall but other summer dresses can be worn by adding tights. You can also get some extra mileage out of your favorite sundress by adding a dark layer, like a black blazer for instance. This fall is also about shape and silhouette. Try the skinny leg silhouette with jeggings tucked into tall boots, over the knee boots, clogs, or some other considerable shoe. A fitted miniskirt with boots, or a flowy loose top on top with something more fitted on the bottom or a great wide leg pant. A
short A-line mod style dress is cute and flattering. Also try a sexy body hugging pencil style skirt or dress. Here are some more fall key pieces and trends that will make anyone look like a fashionista. Leather jackets are very big and add just the right amount of edge to any outfit. 70s style silk blouses and faux fur, especially faux fur vests are on trend this season. Chunky sweaters, menswear jackets, and leopard print cardigans are some outerwear in this season as well. For the guys, their fall trends include: plaid, tweed and flannel. Colors in for men’s fashion are camel and a regal looking purple. Army inspired designs, chunky sweaters and varsity jackets are also in for men this fall. Fall fashion consists of so many different styles and trends that no matter what, fall 2010 is going to be a stylish season.
Eight organizations gather for volunteer fair at GSCO By Jane Ellyn Hardy Voice Staff Writer 9242128452@gsc.edu
A Volunteer Fair was held at the GSCO Quad on Aug. 30 where eight organizations assembled to encourage students to get involved. “An important part of being a college student is to get involved in volunteering,” said Tia Williams, Student Life Specialist at GSCO. She felt the need for more community involvement with GSC students. Williams herself spent her college years getting involved with volunteer work and from that learned just how vital volunteering can be in a student’s life. She believes that by reaching out to a community, students will learn values that they can carry through life. Because she felt the need for student involvement she invited Athens Community Council on Aging, Children First, The Cottage, Goodwill, HandsOn Northeast Georgia, Oconee Parks and Recreation, The Red Cross and Sandy Creek Nature
Agency Name
Goodwill of North Georgia HandsOn Northeast Georgia Project Safe Inc. East Georgia Red Cross Oconee County Parks and Rec. Dpt. ACC Natural Resources VistaCare Hospice Athens Community Council on Aging Children First, Inc Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging
Contact Person Sarah Chatfield Jackie Thrash Dawn Aiello Marla Taylor Tammy Simpson Whitney Byce Leslie Boby Gail Manter Claire Boozer Mary-Eleanor Joyce Alan M. Densen, LCS
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706-546-1133, ext. 30 404-368-7909 706-353-1313, ext. 231 706-549-0922 706-353-1645 706-769-3965 706-613-3615, ext. 227 706-369-9888 706-549-4850 706-613-1922 706-583-2546, ext. 201
sarah@northgeorgiacottage.org Jthrash@ging.org/abattle@ging.org DAiello@communityconnection211. org projectvolunteer@yahoo.com tammysimpson@redcrosseastgeorgia.org wbyce@oconee.ga.us leslieboby@co.clarke.ga.us gail.manter@vistacare.com cboozer@accaging.org mary@childrenfirst-inc.org adensen@negrc.org
Contributed Want to know more? Here’s a look at the eight organizations and their info that gathered at GSCO for the volunteer fair. Center to attend the fair. Offering a variety of volunteer opportunities ranging anywhere from helping people find employment through Goodwill to giving nature tours and information to children at the Sandy Creek Nature Center, there are still positions ripe
and waiting for students to take action. GSCO and these organizations are both waiting for students to step up to the plate and do their part. Williams said that the “altruistic feeling” of volunteering is great and she hopes that students
will also experience this. Furthermore, students volunteering will help GSCO reach their own goal of community involvement. “I don’t want us to just be here in Watkinsville and not be a part of what we’re in the middle of,” Williams said.
For information on how to get active in the community and avoid getting stuck in a “bubble” there are websites available. There are organizations wanting to be discovered and waiting for volunteers.
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Braves fighting for division By Tyler Ashley Voice Staff Writer 924212403@gsc.edu As of right now, the Braves are trailing the Phillies’ 83-61 record with their record, 82-62. Wow. Talk about close. But with this being said, I still have faith that the Braves can dig deep and muster up a way to beat the Phillies for the division. Why? Two reasons: depth and veterans.The Braves have depth. On any given night, Bobby Cox can get out his pencil, make a few adjustments in the lineup and be okay. This will prove to be a very valuable and strategic tool during their tough remaining schedule.
For the rest of this regular season, the Braves have to endure a very harsh road trip with the Mets, the Phillies and the Nationals. When Atlanta finally gets home, they’re up against the Marlins and the Phillies again. It is going to be very, very valuable for Cox in this nasty road trip to have the depth he does. With Atlanta’s depth, Cox can be flexible with whom he plays and rests, like playing Ross and letting McCann rest and be a potential pinchhitter. Along with the depth, they’ve got veterans who are practically extra coaches. It was a sad day when Chipper Jones tore his ACL, and we were all
bummed, but since then, it’s not like he’s been sitting in the dugout just picking his nose. He’s been around to help young hitters like Heyward when they’re about to go up to bat in sticky situations. In this same way, Tim Hudson and Billy Wagner have been in the bullpen to help the young pitchers. The Phillies are very talented, yes, and it is not going to be an easy feat getting past their record to win the division, but I still believe that the Braves can do it. All season long, the Braves have been playing good ball, and if they can continue to do this as they rely in their depth and veterans, the pennant is well in reach.
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With the end of the baseball season nearing, the Braves are within reach of winning their division
Cox throws himself out for good By Feeney Armistead Voice Staff Writer 924207878@gsc.edu Years from now, one will look back on being an Atlanta Braves fanatic, and rightfully reserve a spot for a man who put baseball over everything: Bobby Cox. Though Cox has not spent his entire managerial career with the Atlanta Braves, his position as the Braves manager will forever be synonymous. After a brief career as a player with the New York Yankees, notably alongside Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle; Cox was hired by the same organization to coach the Syracuse Chief ’s in 1976. Cox was hired by the struggling Atlanta Braves in 1978 but was consequently fired four years later, for not improving the club’s winning percentages. A
year later, Cox moved his managing career to Toronto, briefly, before coming back to the Braves as the General Manager. As the GM for Atlanta, Cox worked tirelessly in the farm system to locate talent that would help the club overcome struggles in the late eighties. David Justice, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz, just to note a few, and of course the drafting of Chipper Jones in the 1990 draft all came as a result of Cox’s reign as the GM. In 1990, Cox appointed himself as manager, a phenomenal decision that implemented a staple in an organization that had been the epitome of bad. In 1991 the Braves finally overcame their issues, famously, going from worst to first place in their division and onto their first World Series appearance
since 1958. With “the team of the 90s,” Cox led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants and one World Series Championship in 1995. In 2007, Cox accumulated the most wins of any prior Braves manager, and in 2009 followed that with his two thousandth win as an Atlanta Brave, the fourth manager in baseball history to accomplish such a feat with one ball club. Only three managers in baseball history have more wins than Cox: Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony LaRussa. Though Bobby Cox has won manager of the year four times, (’85, ’91, ’04, ’05), this article would be unfit if it were not to mention Cox’s notorious reputation for getting ejected from baseball games. Currently Cox holds the all time record for
ejections by a player/coach, passing New York Giant’s Manager John McGraw in 2007, with his 132nd ejection. Yet, Cox would rather have himself ejected from the game than any of his players; he will take the ejection and the fine, as long as his players stay on the field. A player’s manager some would say. Cox is the only manager/player to ever get tossed from a World Series game, twice, ’92 and ’96. Yet one must argue, that the patience, and father like figure that Cox maintains with every ball player he manages is deep and heartfelt. In 2010 Bobby Cox, 69, will leave the dugout, willingly, forever. Forever is a tough word to swallow as a Braves fan. However, for the last time in a regular season game on Oct. 3, Cox will try to lead his Braves to one final playoff run.
To say Cox will be missed is an understatement of mass proportions, not only will Atlanta and every Braves fan nation wide miss Bobby Cox, but the game of baseball will miss him. Though Cox will be involved in the Braves organization in the future, it will be unseen, back to the farm system to find talent he will go. Controversy aside, Cox will stand, at the season’s end, atop of that home dugout as one of the greatest managers ever to coach professional baseball, a player’s manager. Patient. Consistent. Honest. So, salute Cox as the season winds down and football becomes more dominant on television than the national pastime. Here’s to you Bobby Cox, you will be missed, but never forgotten.
Falcons’ success depends on defense By Payton Aragon Voice Staff Writer 924185743@gsc.edu The key to the Falcons’ success this year will depend on the defense, which ranked 21 in the league last year. Curtis Lofton has emerged as the leader of the defense recording 105 tackles, 38 more than his 2008 rookie campaign. Starting alongside Lofton, the Falcons will be starting their highly touted first-round draft
pick Sean Weatherspoon. The rookie Weatherspoon was a weak side linebacker for Missouri last year, finishing the season with 155 tackles and three interceptions. Coming from the Big 12 conference, Weatherspoon is no stranger to playing coverage, a factor that hindered the Falcons defense last year. If Weatherspoon can stay healthy his name will be thrown around in rookie of the year discussions. The secondary will be lead by Safety Thomas Decoud and newcomer
Dunta Robinson, a native of Athens, Ga. The Falcons signed Robinson to a six-year contract worth $57 million and $22.5 in guaranteed money. Robinson is a top ten cornerback and brings a lock down mentality every game, which will help stabilize a pass defense which was the biggest concern coming into this year. On the offensive side of the ball, the dynamic duo of Matt Ryan and Roddy White, will depend heavily on the success of the running game of Michael Turner. Turner
only played 11 games last year due to injury, if Turner can stay healthy and repeats his 2008 rushing numbers of 1,699 on 376 attempts with 17 touchdowns; it will open up the passing game for Ryan. Ryan had a “sophomore slump” last year but with Turner relieving Ryan of the offensive load this year, Ryan’s offensive numbers will thrive as will Roddy White’s, Ryan’s elite go to receiver. The Falcons opened up their season Sept. 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and played a terrific game.
The Falcons played “Steel Curtain” defense against the Steelers and took Pittsburgh to overtime. The Falcons retained possession of the ball at the start of overtime but quickly went three and out. Once the Steelers took control in overtime, Rashard Mendenhall burst up the right side and scored the game winning, 50 yard touchdown for Pittsburgh. The Falcons will contend with the Saints for the top spot in the NFC South and come playoff time will be a dark horse to win the Super Bowl XLV.
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Dawgs against Lafayette and South Carolina By Juan Aguayo Voice Sports Writer 924197502@gsc.edu The University of Georgia’s football team beat the University of Louisiana-Lafayette by the score of 55-7. “It was a good start,” UGA coach Mark Richt said. “It’s a credit to everybody involved. It takes so many people to put the plan together and have a team effort like that.” Murray went 17-26 for 194 yards in his first game. As for the defense, the 3-4 formation from the new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham worked even if they did allowed a touchdown.“I’m proud the way our players reacted because we came back in the second half and gave up no big plays,” Grantham said. “I think our players responded well.” Louisiana-Lafayette had only 14 yards with 29 attempts. In
the first quarter, Georgia began with a touchdown on a 21 yard run by Caleb King. In the second quarter, Ladarius Green scored the only touchdown for ULL. In the third quarter, after an incomplete pass from Murray to Charles, Blair Walsh scored an amazing 47 yard field goal. Then, Murray passed to Fred Munzenmaier for a one-yard touchdown. At 2:42 secondsting Quarterback Hutson Mason threw a pass to Gray for a touchdown ending the quarter 48-7.In the fourth quarter, Jakar Hamilton intercepted a pass from Gautier and returned for 17 yards for a touchdown ending the quarter with an incredible 55-7. The South Carolina Gamecocks won 17-6 when they received the Georgia Bulldogs in what was a small scoring game heated by both defenses, and a reality check for the Bulldogs. It was announced earlier in
the week that wide receiver A.J. Green would be suspended for the next 4 games including South Carolina. The Bulldogs really missed Green’s playmaking abilities against the Gamecocks. By halftime, Marcus Lattimore had rushed 103 yards for two touchdowns, and the game looked locked up for the Gamecocks. Georgia could not find an answer to Lattimore who ended the day with 182 rushing yards and two touchdowns, the only touchdowns scored in the game by either team. When talking about South Carolina Mark Richt said, “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the story of the game was. Number 21 Marcus Lattimore was certainly the most dominating player in the game. Coach Spurrier did a nice job planning for that young man to carry the ball.”
Unlike in past years, this fall’s flag football registration will be done entirely online. According to Tia Williams, coordinator of intramurals at GSCO, once registered at IMLeagues.com, students can “create their own team, join a team that’s already been created, or join the league as a free agent and have other teams pick them up.” The 7-on-7 flag football league is expected to claim roughly 150
GSCO students, making up around 18 teams, says Williams. Each team will play six regular season games followed by a playoff with an eventual champion being crowned. But don’t let the words “playoff ” and “champion” scare you—these games are all about having fun, not competition. “We like the competitiveness because people get more involved, but really all intramural sports was created for was to have an activity out-
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Aaron Murray hopes to lead Georgia (1-2)(0-2 SEC) to a conference title in 2010.
Intramurals at GSCO offer fun for all
By Collin McNew Voice Sports Writer 924228186@gsc.edu
This fall, GSC Oconee will offer flag football and video game leagues to its students as a part of the school’s intramural program. Beginning Sept. 14, flag football games will be played every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Athens YWCO off Research Drive.
side of class—to meet people and all that,” said Williams. For those looking to stay out of the heat but still enjoy the game of football, a Madden NFL video game league will be offered this fall as well. The specifics of the league have not been announced as of yet, but Williams ensures that they will be posted on GSCO Intramurals’ Facebook page as they are announced.
Williams encourages all GSCO students to participate in the school’s intramural programs, noting that intramurals provide students a “stress reliever from class, opportunity to meet other people, and way to stay fit.” For more information, go to the GSCO Intramural Facebook page or contact Tia Williams at twilliams@gsc.edu.
SEC 2010 football season is finally upon us By David Butler Voice Sports Editor 924160673@gsc.edu
The long anticipated 2010 college football season is finally upon us. We learned a lot from all of the week one matchups from the SEC two weekends ago. We found out that Florida is not going to be the same without Tim Tebow. Alabama picked up right where it left off from its magical 2010 BCS National Championship game. Arkansas is going to be a tough out for anyone who plays them this year. Ole Miss had a shocking loss to Jacksonville State. Steve Spurrier seems like he has his Gamecocks playing as well as ever. LSU needed a huge defensive stop at the end of regulation to defeat North Carolina. Kentucky had to make a comeback to put away Louisville. Georgia answered a lot of questions that all of their fans had when they beat Louisiana-Lafayette. The
important thing to remember is these were all warm-up games for everyone in the SEC minus LSU who played a North Carolina team that was ranked in the top 25. Anything goes when these teams play head-to-head in the rugged SEC. Georgia lost its starting quarterback, Joe Cox, but will have the position upgraded with what seems like the emergence of Aaron Murray. Todd Grantham seems to have fans forgetting the horrible showing that Georgia had against Tennessee last year to name a one. Florida is the X-factor in the SEC this year, in my opinion. Urban Meyer has already won BCS championship rings and knows how to coach a football team in the SEC. Florida is also rebuilding this year so if teams like Georgia and South Carolina are going to bring down the powerhouse that Florida has been over the last couple of years, this is the season to do it. The SEC is going to be very
interesting this year. Every school, with the exception of a few, have a chance this year to overthrow Alabama and Florida as the representatives in the SEC Championship this year. LSU’s Les Miles will be coaching for his job this year because the SEC is a “What have you done for me lately” conference and Les Miles has not done a lot since his National Championship run years ago. Alabama will be the staple in the west with Auburn and LSU being formidable schools to bring it down. After Georgia’s loss to South Carolina on Sept. 11 the east is wide open this year. Georgia is not out of the question to win the east but one cannot like their chances after their showing against South Carolina. Contributed The loss over Arkansas will surely With former Browns defensive coordinator Todd lower Georgia’s chances for a trip Grantham being on Georgia staff, defense is expected to to the SEC Championship, if not step up for the Dawgs. completely end them all together.
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