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New year begins with the opening of Greek Housing, purchase of properties for new Piedmont North complex
Beau Torres Pi Kappa Phi and Kappa Sigma are just two of the nine Greek chapters now living on campus.
Greek housing opens on Georgia State’s campus By MISHALL REHMAN Staff Writer The Greek Housing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on Aug. 18 officially opened the doors of Greek Housing at Georgia State. “This is a new generation in Greek life. The opening of the Greek Housing will strengthen the entire Greek community,” said Dr. Doug Covey, Vice President of Student Affairs, in his welcoming address. Georgia State President Mark Becker, Dr. Covey and five other university officials who worked closely with the Greek Associations concluded the ceremony with the official ribbon cutting. President Becker, in his address during the ceremony, said he saw the opening of the Greek Housing as an important piece in completing the university experience at Georgia State. “Georgia State really has everything you want in a university experience right here in downtown Atlanta,” he said. The ceremony, held in the courtyard of the new housing facilities, was attended by members of all nine Greek Associations who will live there. The new housing units, located on the corner of Piedmont Ave. and Edgewood Ave., were completed in July after four years and will
be home to nine of Georgia State’s 24 Greek Associations. Among the Greek Associations living in the units are Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Phi Mu, Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Beta Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu. Each Greek association has its own three-story townhome and can accommodate up to 139 students. Though the official opening of the Greek Housing facilities was on Wednesday, students began moving into their new homes a week prior to the ceremony. According to a representative of the Greek Council, Umama Kibria, the new Greek Housing facilities will be used to enhance campus life and will play an important role during Greek Week held in the Spring Semester. The opening of the Greek Housing facilities also comes at a time when the school is preparing for another milestone: football. The Greek Associations are trying to figure out how to best use their new facilities during the football season. President Becker spoke about how he expected the new Greek Housing to be “abuzz with activity” as the football season gets closer. The ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by a reception and tours of all nine of the town homes.
Beau Torres The Wyndham Garden Hotel and the Baymont Inn & Suites are the two newest additions to on campus housing.
Housing purchases hotels for new complex By DANIEL BEAUREGARD News Editor On Aug. 16, Georgia State University purchased two downtown hotels to host a new housing complex, currently known as Piedmont North. Georgia State officials purchased the former Wyndham Garden Hotel and Baymont Inn & Suites, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta at 175 Piedmont Ave., for an undisclosed amount last Monday. The properties, which will eventually be turned into dorms, boast 453 rooms and according to Fulton County tax records are appraised at $19.6 million. Over the past several years Georgia State has continued to expand their footprint throughout Atlanta in order to offer a more traditional college experience. Georgia State has been moving away from just being a commuter college, beginning with their
purchase in 1996 of the Olympic Village, renamed University Village by Georgia State. The Village was originally built to house participants in the 1996 Olympics, and is located off of North Avenue. The apartment-style housing provided by the Village would provide a template for future plans in University Housing. In 2002 Georgia State built the University Lofts, located off of Edgewood Avenue. The Lofts were originally built to accommodate student athletes, international students, honors students, and graduate students with families. Georgia State Housing increased their presence on campus in 2007 with the opening of the University Commons. The Commons houses 2,000 students. Upon completion of the University Commons, Georgia State sold the Village to Georgia Tech. The Village now serves as the North Avenue Apartments for Georgia Tech, and is currently
undergoing renovation. Following the completion of the Commons, University Housing has focused on developing more traditional forms of student housing. In fall 2009, the university opened the Freshman Hall, which caters exclusively to freshman students and features the first traditional dining hall on campus. In the last week, Greek interest housing also opened on campus for the first time. More on this recent addition can be found in this week’s issue. The ultimate goal for University Housing is to house at least 20% of Georgia State’s student population on campus, which as of this semester equals approximately 31,000 students. Georgia State plans to continue its expansion, which is projected to last until 2015, and will continue to add new facilities to offer students a more traditional college experience.
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Parking fees set to take toll on students once again By KAREN POWELL Staff Writer People in Atlanta got a short break from parking fines this past spring, but that’s all over now for drivers downtown. In May, the city of Atlanta issued a 30 day parking moratorium after numerous complaints rolled in about the parking fines people were receiving by PARKatlanta’s private parking enforcers. The moratorium allowed drivers to park at meters for free, but in June that ended and again parking fines are enforced in downtown Atlanta and around Georgia State. According to a study by CBS46 News, over $6 million dollars is owed to the city of Atlanta in unpaid parking fees and fines. With this amount missing, it’s no wonder parking citations have become so strict. Drivers should also take notice of the increasing price of parking fines, ranging from $10 for an expired meter to $1,000 for a truck with six or more tires parked on a sidewalk—some citations will even be doubled if not paid within a week. Parking near a parking meter won’t get a driver towed without paying but it can incur a fine, and three unpaid tickets totaling over $100 can result in towing, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Owners are sent notices in the mail to pay, but once three unpaid tickets are acquired, the next one may result in a boot. Most parking meters cost $2 per hour. The hours of enforcement for metered and time-limited parking regulations are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, excluding city holidays. Once a vehicle has been
identified as a one with unpaid fines—which is done by running a car’s license plate—a boot will be attached to a tire, preventing the vehicle from being driven. Parking boots can only be removed by PARKatlanta personnel once payment of all outstanding fines and fees associated with the vehicle, as well as a $50 boot removal fee, has been paid. There is also a time limit for getting the boot off before more charges incur. If all fines and fees are not paid within 24 hours of the booting, vehicles will be towed to the PARKatlanta impound facility and towing and storage fees will also apply. PARKatlanta is the city’s private parking management agency and their responsibility is the enforcement of parking regulations in the city of Atlanta. How will this affect Georgia State students? Most regulated spaces are located in the core business districts and surrounding areas including Midtown, Buckhead and the Central Business District (where Georgia State is located). A lot of Georgia State students park in parking garages or lots along John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Gilmer Street, Courtland Street or Peachtree Center Avenue, as well as other locations in downtown Atlanta—if there is an empty parking spot. The prices range from $3 to $6 and most lots use parking pay stations rather than cashiers. Although the economy can be rough at times and even five dollars a day can add up if paid every day, paying the fee is better than having a boot and racking up towing and booting fees that could end up costing $100 or more in the long run.
Georgia State lands cover of ESPN’s annual college football preview The Georgia State football program is enjoying unprecedented coverage of its inaugural season. ESPN The Magazine’s current cover story is the latest and largest example (pictured above). ESPN writer Justin Heckert talks to eight Panthers about their experiences with the young program and the road they took to playing for Georgia State.
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Pool Party at the SRC
Belly Dance Clinic Demostration
Auxilary and Support Services Fair
ResuMania (Face to Face Resume Reviews)
GSU Idol Auditions
Student Recreation Center Pool Patio 7-10 p.m. Unity Plaza 10:00 a.m - 2: p.m.
University Center, Room 245 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Panthers Den Presents: Party on the Patio
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GSU Idol Open Mic
Welcome Back Pool Party
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Intercultural Relations Social
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Wednesday
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Friday
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“Chips and Salsa”
Student Recreation Center Lobby 6:30 p.m.
Pilates Beginner Clinic Demostration Student Recreation Center Lobby 2 p.m.
Saturday
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Classical Hatha Clinic Demostration
Fencing Clinic Demostration
Student Recreation Center Lobby 6:30 p.m.
Campus Services Marketplace and Job Fair Unity Plaza 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Meet the Greeks
Speaker’s Auditorium 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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Cinema Under the Stars Urban Life 8:30 p.m.
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West African Dance Clinic Demonstration
Atlanta Vendor Fair
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New website lets you ‘bet’ on grades By STEFANIE DAZIO American University Think you can score an easy A or two this semester? Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is with Ultrinsic.com, a website where you gamble on your grades. American U. recently joined the table, along with Howard U., George Washington U. and Georgetown U., to be one of 36 schools that participate in this monetary motivation. You upload your schedule, provide access to your school records and Ultrinsic analyzes the odds you will get a certain grade, with higher rewards for higher grades. Students who participate can choose their target grade and their cash incentive. The higher the
reward, the higher the amount they must wager on the grade. For example, if a student wants to win $100 for an A, he or she wagers $10, and Ultrinsic puts in $90. If the student gets the A, a $100 check is in the mail. If he or she gets a B or lower, the student loses the original $10. But you can also buy grade insurance that still pays out if you get a bad grade. Freshmen can hit it big with Ultrinsic. They can bet $20 they will graduate with a 4.0 GPA. If they succeed, they will get $2,000 upon completing college. Some questions have been raised about the legality of this website, with some people calling it illegal online gambling, but no action has been taken to challenge it yet, according to TIME Magazine.
Beau Torres The new Petit Science Center is a hit with students and instructors alike.
Campus approves of new science center By NICOLE SCHIMMEL Staff Writer
Ultrinsic.com A new website enables students to bribe themselves into better grades.
The new Petit Science Center, which opened just before the summer 2010 semester began, has received rave reviews from students, faculty and staff members alike. The building, located at 100 Piedmont Ave., casts a shadow on the Sports Arena and the Recreation Center on the corner of Piedmont Ave. and Decatur St. The building is “really cool,” according to Rashesh Sanghui. Sanghui is a first-year graduate student studying biology. He earned his undergrad degree at a university in Mumbai, India, and said he likes the security of the building and the lab facilities. “I think this building will be a gem for Georgia State,” he said. “It is a nice space to work in, with computers on one side and labs on the other. In bio we need that
space.” He also commented on the structure, saying that the design was well laid-out and the lab space flowed really well. Most of the floors are dedicated to the biology department and many others are for the Institute of Public Health, a branch of the College of Health and Human Sciences. The labs will be fully equipped for each new teacher, which excites Lisa Casanova, whose lab is nearly finished. Casanova teaches environmental microbiology and just finished her first week as a Georgia State Panther. She was formerly a professor at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She will share her lab with Dr. Christine Stauber, a fellow environmental biologist. The lab they will share will be a teaching and research lab. “I feel fortunate to have this space,” said Casanova, who is
confident the lab will be ready as soon as possible and said Georgia State has been diligent about working with her and giving her the materials she needs. The Petit Science Center has royal Georgia State blue walls and a Waffle House on the ground level. In addition to these perks, the science center has a 24 hour, 7-days-a-week security desk in the lobby. For students who are looking for a quiet place to study, each floor has a study area in the lobby. Couches, benches and tables are also available for students waiting for class or for those looking to relax. The new science center boasts a nice view of the city as well, and as Georgia State expands, each new building has fresh perks and better facilities for students, faculty and staff members to utilize.
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Experts discuss war in Afghanistan By BRENDAN DOOLEY Dartmouth College From being shot at by Taliban forces in the Middle East to reporting live from the Pentagon as it was attacked on Sept. 11, former Boston Globe correspondent Charlie Sennott and NBC’s chief Pentagon correspondent Jim Miklaszewski have been eye witnesses to various aspects of the United States’ occupation of Afghanistan. Miklaszewski and Sennott mixed personal experiences with political insight to discuss the future of the war in Afghanistan in the final installment of the Institute for Lifelong Education at Dartmouth’s summer lecture series, “The Perilous Triangle: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.” Neither Sennott nor Miklaszewski said they expected U.S. military forces to remain in Afghanistan nine years after the initial invasion, adding that the diversion of attention and resources away from Afghanistan to Iraq under former President George W. Bush’s administration allowed the Taliban to reassert themselves. “The Taliban, on the eighth anniversary of the war, exert more influence over areas of Afghanistan than they did before 9/11 because they were not interested in controlling the entire country prior to
2001,” he said. “Once the U.S. invaded, they wanted to control the entire country.” Sennott said journalists, including himself, failed to do their job and ask critical questions when the Bush administration began moving troops from Afghanistan to Iraq in 2003. “I think American journalists feel like we are the middle kid in a family because the middle kid always asks the hard questions,” he said. “But even in a family you feel like you sometimes shouldn’t ask the hard questions and that was our failing—we didn’t ask the hard questions.” Miklaszewski said that he believes that the United States is not trying to establish a democracy in Afghanistan. “The United States is not trying to instill its own sort of democracy over Afghanistan and it is not trying to exert dominance over Afghanistan,” he said. “[The U.S.] is only seeking to provide enough security for Afghani governance to take over.” Miklaszewski said that the two biggest obstacles that the United States faces in Afghanistan are the failure of the Afghani government to put together a viable security force and the pervasive political corruption throughout the country. “The corruption in Afghani-
stan is just unbelievable,” Miklaszewski said. “You have to pay a new person off every 50 feet.” Intensifying the problem is Afghan president Hamid Karzai’s administration, which often behaves like “a rival gang” to the Taliban, according to Sennott. The U.S. military leaders, however, have no other option but to work with the current Afghani government moving forward, Miklaszewski added. “There are no swans in the sewers,” he said. “You have to deal with the worst types of people in these situations to effect the change that you desire.” Both Sennott and Miklaszewski said they were impressed with the military leadership of Gen. David Petraeus, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces, and viewed him as the key figure in determining the ultimate success or failure of the military operation in Afghanistan. “I don’t think there is a character more pivotal in the long war in Iraq and Afghanistan since Sept. 11 than Petraeus,” Sennott said. Following the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal from command of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama nominated Petraeus to take over American and Afghani forces in what Sennott described as a “selfless act.” Mik-
Department of Defense The war in Afghanistan has been a topic of controversy since the war was declared in 2001.
laszewski said Obama’s decision to name Petraeus was a “stroke of genius” for U.S. military strategy. Sennott said that the “completely different climate” Petraeus created in Afghanistan stems from his “Ph.D mentality.” Petreaus’s Afghan counterinsurgency strategy has succeeded because U.S. forces have allowed local tribes to have some autonomy over their own affairs, Miklaszewski said. “Instead of trying to change the culture, we have embraced what is seen as the positive aspects
of their culture — their ability to govern under the rule of law and establish a basic fairness doctrine,” he said. Although U.S. forces have stopped the momentum of the Taliban in Afghanistan in recent years, Miklaszewski said a Pentagon official told him the enemy force was “far, far from defeated.” “Taliban have a saying, ‘You have the watches, we have the time,’” Sennott said. “They will wait out an empire as long as it takes to exert their culture, their tribal structures and authority.”
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Come hungry, leave happy Five Things You Didn’t Know About Ramadan
Places to eat on and off Georgia State’s campus
By SYEDA HIRA MAHMOOD Perspectives Editor If you have taken a basic Religious Studies course or paid even remote attention in high school, chances are that you are familiar with Ramadan, the holy month in Islam. Ramadan is the holy month in Islam where Muslims fast from dawn to sunset (and yes, this includes absolutely no water.) The month focuses on self-discipline, reaffirming one’s faith, giving thanks, and reestablishing one’s humility. Ramadan is practiced by the 1.3 billion Muslims around the world. While many non-Muslims know some of the basics of Ramadan practices such as praying five times a day, here are some facts about Ramadan that you did not know. 1. Consumer spending increases during the month of Ramadan, -- second only to Christmas For malls and luxury car dealerships in cities like Istanbul and Riyadh, Ramadan is the busiest time of the year. After Iftar, the meal when Muslims break their fast at sunset, shops and cafes are open for the evening and many Muslims go out with their friends and family to eat tons of food. Even Australia and New Zealand experience a growth in their sheep export by 77 percent, because lamb is a popular dish in the Middle East.
Beau Torres Panther Pizza, located on the first floor of the University Center, offers drinks and cheap pizza.
By MISHALL REHMAN Staff Writer With fall semester starting, it’s back to hectic schedules, running from class to class, and late night studying. In this busy routine, it’s hard to pack lunches and it’s easy to get famished. Luckily, there are a wide variety of places to eat both on and around campus. Since Georgia State is located in the heart of Atlanta, there are hundreds of restaurants and fast food options located around campus to choose from. With around 20 restaurants, Broad Street, located just outside of Aderhold, offers a variety of ethnic cuisines ranging from Middle Eastern to Chinese. One of the most popular destinations on Broad Street is Rosa’s Pizza, which serves pizza by the slice for $2.45 with a topping. Also popular on Broad Street is Ali Baba, which serves authentic Mediterranean Foods like Falafel, Hummus, and Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup. Broad Street also recently opened up its own sushi place called Think Sushi. If you are looking for a quicker and cheaper solution to your hunger, there are several fast foods on Broad Street like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Checkers, and Subway. Also close to Aderhold is the Landmark Diner off of Luckie Street, which is open 24 hours a day. Landmark Diner is a casual restaurant that serves traditional foods such as sandwiches, salads, steak, and seafood. It even serves Greek and Italian food. One of the first places recommended to me on campus was Roly Poly Sandwiches. Roly Poly, located on Park Place, serves a wide variety of cold and hot sandwiches while also providing soups and salads. Just around the corner from Roly Poly, on Decatur Street, is Pixels Café, known for its tofu and vegetarian sandwiches, and Heavenly Café. Some restaurants new in the area are the Anatolia Café and the Hookah Lounge. Anatolia serves Mediterranean and Italian food
and offers Hookahs of all flavors. Other popular dining areas around campus are Wings “n” Wiches and Sensational Subs located on Edgewood. There are also several places around campus that offer Georgia State students discounts with ID. Some of these places are Baba Louz, off of Broad Street, and Hot Wings, located on Peachtree Street, both offering a 10 percent discount. Of course, if you are on campus there are several dining areas serving all budgets and appetites. The Panthers Club, located in the University Center, is one of the largest dining areas on campus and seats nearly 140 people. The Panthers Club serves a variety of foods, including Chick-fil-a, Pounce Garden, Pounce Deli, State Place Grill, and Freshens. Also on campus is Panther Pizza, located on the first floor of the University Bookstore Building. Panther Pizza not only serves pizza, but also offers sandwiches, pastas and salads. The Student Center also has its own dining area called The Courtyard. The Courtyard features foods like Burger King, Einstein Brothers Bagels, the Carving Board, and Pasta Creations, where you can create your own pasta combination. If you have to grab something on the run, the Plaza Kiosk, located outside in the University Plaza, is the perfect place to grab hot dogs, sandwiches, and ice cream. There are also several places on campus brewing fresh coffee, including Saxby Coffee, located in library north, and Panthers Corner Café, located in Kell Hall. Georgia State has also opened a couple of new dining areas on campus over the past year. Though the new dining hall is a part of the Freshmen Hall it is open to all Georgia State students and is set up buffet style. Also new is the Panthers Den located on Piedmont Avenue. It is a perfect place for sports lovers and has a variety of foods, big screen TVs to watch, sporting events, and even a high definition golf simulator.
2. Ramadan is always the ninth month on the lunar calendar Differing from the solar calendar, the lunar calendar is 355 days a year, which is ten days shorter. Therefore, in a person’s lifetime, he/she will observe Ramadan through all four seasons. The month of Ramadan is never consistently in the same time of the year, it is always shifting 11 days earlier each year. 3. There are no symbols for Ramadan Unlike Christmas, which is symbolized by a Christmas tree or Santa Claus, Ramadan has no symbols to represent the month. The representation of Ramadan is characterized by the actual practice of Muslims all around the world rather than images. 4. Eid Al-Fitr – the holiday at the end of Ramadan – is three days long On the first day of Eid, Muslims go to the mosque for a special morning prayer service. This usually includes a lot of family members and friends, wearing new clothes to the mosque, having a large breakfast, and inviting many guests to the home. During the three day holiday, Muslims must donate food for those who otherwise cannot afford to have an Eid meal. This donation is known as “sadaqah al-fitr.” Muslims also exchange gifts, visit many different friends and family, and have lots of meals. 5. Zakat, a donation made by nearly all Muslims, is due in the month of Ramadans Zakat is an Islamic tax that states that all Muslims must donate 2.5 percent of their net worth to the poor if they are financially able. This calculation is completed by measuring the amount of gold, silver, money in bank accounts, money in cash, stocks and mutual funds, real estate, etc. the Muslim has, and to then donate 2.5 percent of the total amount. Ramadan is a very important time of the year for Muslims all around the world. It is a time of self-reflection, spiritual concentration, and self-control. Let us all take time out to learn more about each other’s faith and not let common misconceptions get in the way of mutual respect. Ramadan Mubarak!
Weeklong rummage sale underway By NOËL HAHN Living Editor A plethora of chairs, filing cabinets, clothes, and other assorted goods fill the basement of City Hall East this week for the great rummage sale. This weeklong rummage sale runs from 10 a.m.—5 p.m., starting Monday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 28. So, stop by City Hall East to look around and get a good deal on an array of items.
Creative Loafing The City Hall East rummage sale includes vending carts (left) and a plethora of office chairs (right) for everybody.
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The worn in, cracked cement floor and brick walls of Sweet Auburn Curb Market show the age and charm of this ninety-year-old market. New and old mix perfectly in a recipe that not even Paula Deen could put together. A mixture of cultures fill Sweet Auburn, making it a melting pot of the residents of Atlanta. With Grady, Georgia State, Inman and Grant Park close by, Sweet Auburn has become its own culture. “A group of interesting people and fantastic food,” said Nema Etheridge, Business Development of one of Sweet Auburn’s venues, Café Campesino. Sweet Auburn is the oldest public market in Atlanta. Sponsored by the Woman’s Club, this old building was built to give a home to local Georgian agriculture. Today, Sweet Auburn still remains an open market. A plethora of different venues, run by local entrepreneurs, line the walls of the market. Two meat markets, a bakery, green and organic shops, a coffeehouse, as well as restaurants occupy the many spaces. Sweet Auburn is walking distance from campus, with the walk being about the same as from the Student Center to Aderhold The name may give people a false sense of its location. Sweet Auburn is actually located at 209 Edgewood Ave and the hours of operation are MonSat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many of the restaurants will be taking PantherCards this fall, adding to the variety of place Georgia State students can buy meals. To find out more information about Sweet Auburn Curb Market, visit their website at http://www.sweetauburncurbmarket.com/. Here’s a highlight of some of the vendors in Sweet Auburn. Photos by Noël Hahn and Leslie Berling
Cooleys After walking through the old brick and earth tone building, seeing Cooleys is a feast for the eyes. The bright yellow and neon posters draw the eyes to this stand. On July 1st, John and Alexandria Cooley brought a taste of New England to Atlanta when they opened Cooleys Frozen Lemonade. This couple moved from Rhode Island hoping to bring a New England treat to the South. “All over New York you have a lot of italian ice, and in New England you have what’s called frozen lemonade. This is both a product that we were familiar with and loved growing up. We wanted to offer it to families. So many companies make a similar product, but they use artificial colors and no fresh fruit,” said Alexandria Cooley. Cooley’s frozen lemonade includes organic and natural food whenever possible. Their staple product is made with lemon juice squeezed fresh every day. There are a variety of flavors offered including passion fruit, watermelon, guava, coconut, lemon, strawberry lemon, mango, cherry and pina colada. The prices are two or three dollars, depending on the size, and only cash is accepted. Cooley’s is open 11-4 Mon through Sat. Cooley’s offers catering for organizations.
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Alex Brounstein opened Grindhouse in Sept. 2009 after helping the Market become better known in the downtown region. Brounstein wanted to sell a food that everybody likes, so he settled on burgers. “Came up with the name Grindhouse with a friend, because we were actually going to grind the meat in house. And I knew that if I had a restaurant, I would want to play movies. Perfect name, because grindhouse is the name of old movie theatres or like a genre of film,” said Brounstein. The theme of Grindhouse shows in the design of the space. A white wall and black countertops give a retro, clean look. Movies are shown on the white wall and they can range from cartoons to kung fu to the older black-and-white films. The logo for Grindhouse, following the grindhouse theme, shows a femme fatale folding a gun with a bleeding man in the background.The beef here is fresh-ground angus. Everything else is made from scratch, and Brounstein stresses quality of the burgers. Grindhouse offers five different burger styles, a variety of sides, plus ice cream. The hours are from 11-4 Mon-Sat.
Beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean Sea and goofy family photos line the outside of The Greek. A small baby with a fat head, a man in military uniform and a woman walking a stroller is a small collection of the photos border. John Gianoulidis, owner of The Greek, took photos from his life to decorate his stand. These photos are a tribute to his mom and dad and their American Dream come true. Gianoulidis grew up in the restaurant business. His parents owned a pizza place in the North. Many of their recipes, including the dough and tomato sauce recipes, are being used today in the restaurant by Gianoulidis. Gianoulidis runs his restaurant unlike many of the chains. He makes sure the food is presentable and often will stop his employees to ask the question, “Would you eat this?” If they answer no, then the food is remade to perfection. The Greek is one of the vendors in the Market that will be taking Panthercash starting this school year. The Greek is open 11-4:30 Mon-Sat, and some of the foods offered include wraps, pizzas, gyro, salad and grinders.
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The thought of a New York subway station comes to mind as you walk by the Bell Street stand. A very clean, brightly lit New York subway with mosaic black tiles forms the name of the venue shining brightly next to the white tiles covering the rest of the place. Owner Matt Hinton opened Bell Street a few weeks ago, but is excited about its future. Hinton, a Georgia State alumnus, spent his school days at the Market. This naturally led to the opening of his burrito shop in the Market. “I decided to call it Bell Street because it has a ring to it, so to speak,” Hinton said. Bell Street sells burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and Mexican Coke. Mexican Coke is sweetened with pure cane sugar, not high fructose corn syrup and does not leave a stain on teeth. Chicken, steak and pork options will be available, and the produce will be fresh every day. PantherCards will be accepted here as well starting in a few weeks. Bell Street will be open from 11-4 Mon- Sat.
Café Campesino has an artistic touch to the design. The menu is hand-written, and quirky signs hanging in various places around the front such as ‘See You Tomorrow’ instead of the traditional ‘We’re Closed’ add charm to this café. Café Campesino is the only venue in the Market that has its own room. This gives the shop a place to set up their own atmosphere while the sounds of the Market trickle through in the background. Since there is a door leading to the outside, Café Campesino has different hours than the rest of the Market. They are open from 7 to 5 Sat and 7-5:30 Mon-Fri. Café Campesino is part of an importing group started by the owner… They get their green beans directly from the farmers and often visit the farmers overseas to form a stronger relationship. Like many of the shops in the Market, Café Campesino relies on free trade. Free trade is a system of trade that is free from government interference. The prices for trade are set by true supply and demand and not set by an estimated projected price. This coffee shop has cheaper prices than chains and offers many discounts, including dollar cupcakes on Friday and a discount card.
Ciao Bocca
Green City Market
Original artwork and old black-and-white movies sit against the black walls of Ciao Bocca. This artwork is from owner Deborah Kudelaa. Pictures of her mother and father are on the wall, showing her homage to them. Bright red countertops draw the eye in and give this space a mixture of old world with the modern. Kudelaa opened Ciao Bocca two months ago after working in the catering business for years. She wanted to bring good food at a fair price and chose the Market because she liked the atmosphere and how it had grown over the years. The restaurant gets fresh food every day, and about half the ingredients are organic. Going full organic would cost too much for the restaurant and the customers, according to Kudelaa. Paninis and pastas will always be on the menu, along with a different special every day, depending on what Kudelaa feels like making. PantherCards will also be accepted here starting in the fall. Ciao Bocca’s hours are from 11:30-4:30 Mon-Sat. When asked why Georgia State students should come to her venue, Kudelaa said, “Their parents would be very happy to know that they are coming to a place that doesn’t really fry much and is nutritional, too.”
Green City Market has a variety of fresh, local and organic foods and brands. These foods are spread out on different tables and arranged by brands. The different brands are all local and most of them are organic. Owner Karen Adler opened the Green City in May. Green City is a fair trade entity and sells many local products, including green-living items, handmade jewelry, arts and candles. Organic dairy items include eggs, milk, yogurt and butter. Green City Market also offers services including chef demonstrations, cooking, health, nutrition and gardening classes. For those dog lovers out there, Big Daddy Biscuits are made of organic products that are good to give your dogs. They are so healthy that even humans can eat these biscuits, Adler said. For those of you in a hurry, you can call ahead and use the separate entrance on Edgewood to access the venue quickly. Green City Market is open from 11-6 Mon-Sat.
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Textbooks: to buy or to rent DOLLARS & SENSE By JENNIFER JONES Staff Writer Bookstores, websites, and friends are all ways to buy textbooks for the upcoming school year. However, knowing where, when, and how to go about accomplishing this could be a challenge. The Georgia State University Bookstore offers almost any and every book a student could possibly need for school. Amber Alford, a Georgia State Bookstore clerk, said that “The beginning of fall and spring semester are the busiest times for the bookstore. Hundreds of students come in during these times looking for books, asking questions, and buying a lot of stuff. It’s hard to keep up sometimes.” Although the Georgia State bookstore is conveniently located on campus, the prices of the books are not popular with students. They will begin to rent books out to students this year, however. Despite this, textbooks in the Georgia State Bookstore can run from $50 to upwards of $150 if purchased. The Georgia Bookstore, located across the street from the University Lofts, and Park Place Bookstore, which is near Aderhold, are two alternative bookstores that Georgia State students have gone
to in order to make their textbook purchases. According to Cody Long, a Georgia State student, the “Georgia Bookstore has a lot of used books that are cheaper than the ones at the GSU Bookstore.” “They let you rent the books you need, too,” he continued. Park Place Bookstore is also known for its used books section and their lower prices. Websites have also been popular among students who want textbooks for as cheap as possible. Sites such as Amazon.com, Half. com, and Bookrenter.com are the most popular websites for buying or renting textbooks, according to a poll conducted by Campus Life Magazine in 2009. Amazon.com and Half.com offer a vast selection of textbooks categorized by the title or author of the textbook the student is looking for. These two sites list the number of books available to be bought and the price range of each book from lowest to highest. The site even tells you if the book is used or new. Bookrenter.com works much like Amazon or Half.com. The student types in the name of the book they want, but instead of buying it, the student rents the textbook for a fee. The site gives the student a return label that they print out and keep until they mail the textbook back. The rental lasts
a little over a semester, giving the student time to wrap up the book, tape the return label on the front, and mail it back. “Renting books is a lot easier than buying them,” Long said, “But if the book is worth keeping when the semester is over, I go out and buy it, anyway.” Another option students have is to buy books from friends. Many advertisements were hung in the University Center, Sparks Hall, and in the General Classroom Building last year featuring textbooks that students had used in a previous semester and were now selling for less than in the Georgia State Bookstore. Students have even turned to advertising their used books on Facebook in an attempt to advertise to a larger audience. Deciding the best time to buy or rent textbooks can be tricky. Buying early risks buying the wrong book for the class. Buying too late risks not being able to find the book needed, which can turn into an even bigger hassle, according to Campus Life. “The best time to buy textbooks would be right after the first day of class. Most professors give students a week to get the book anyway, so you should wait and be sure of what book you’re getting,” Campus Life said.
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Georgia State Sports Communications Georgia State announcer Dave Cohen, sports anchor Sam Crenshaw and former Falcon Harper Lebel.
By SONEAQUA TOLBERT and JEREL MARSHALL Staff Writers Last week, Georgia State Athletics and major Atlanta station NewsTalk 1160, announced the radio team for the Panthers firstever football season. The voice of Georgia State Sports, Dave Cohen, will be doing the play-by-play, Sam Crenshaw, a local television anchor will be on-hand for analysis and former Atlanta Falcons tight-end, Harper Lebel will be working the sidelines. The Vice-President and General Manager of NewsTalk 1160, Jeff Davis, said he is excited about all of the recent developments. “We are thrilled to be
associated with Dave Cohen, Sam Crenshaw and Harper Lebel as the broadcast team during Georgia State’s inaugural football season,” he said. Cohen brings a wealth of experience to the table and he has been around Georgia State Sports for years. He has been the Panthers’ play-by-play announcer for nearly three decades and he has been the Georgia State Radio Broadcast Coordinator for the past 13 years. Cohen has also worked with Furman University’s football radio broadcasting for the past 12 seasons. Cohen said he takes role at Georgia State very seriously. “This is not just a job for me,” he said.
Georgia State Sports Communications Dave Cohen has been a fixture as Panthers’ play-by-play announcer for over 25 years.
Crenshaw has 25 years of broadcast experience under his belt. He has worked with WXIA-TV and ESPN 2. Crenshaw has covered the Falcons as well as various college and high school teams. His new job covering the Panthers marks yet another bullet point to his already decorated career. “I thought it would be great to be a part of something new,” Crenshaw said. “I am honored to work with Coach Curry, who I have known for a while now.” Lebel will bring his knowledge of the game down to the sidelines. He played at Colorado State before a ten-year stint in the NFHe has worked as a broadcaster for Georgia Public TV and WGST radio network. Crenshaw said he is excited about working alongside Cohen and Lebel. “Harper is a great guy and with his experience he will bring good perspectives which will make it an experience,” Crenshaw said. “I have known Dave for a long time and her is a great guy who has witnessed so many changes at GSU.” Games can be heard on WCFO-AM, WGTJ-AM (1330) in Gainesville, WIMO-AMC (1300) in Winder, WNGA-FM (105.1), WAYS-AM (1500) in Macon and on WRAS-FM (88.5) the Georgia State radio station. Cohen, who is very optimistic about the season, said he believes this is a great program that will bring about much change. “If you are in the South you have to play football,” Cohen said. “Fall means something for us athletically now. We are in the game. Its an exciting time to be at Georgia State because football definitely puts us on the map.”
Georgia State Sports Communications Sophomore Sarah Bennett scored a goal in the season opener at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
By WILL HOLLAND Staff Writer The Georgia State women’s soccer team got the 2010 season started on the right foot, enduring triple-digit temperatures in a 3-2 double-overtime victory against Jacksonville State in Jacksonville, Ala. Georgia State remains undefeated in sixteen games against the Gamecocks, bringing the Panthers all-time record against Jacksonville State to 13-0-3 with a clutch late winner from freshman Jewel Evans of John’s Creek. Goals from Evans, Kaila Muecke and Sarah Bennett combined to seal Sunday’s win. Expectations for the women’s program are high this year, and the players answered any questions that might have been lingering by coming out strong in the first half with eight shots while earning three corners. Scoring her first career goal for the Panthers, senior Kaila Muecke put away a chance in the ninth minute, a goal set up by freshman Caroline Howatt who combined with sophomore Jocelyn Baker. Head Coach Domenic Martelli was impressed by his team’s firsthalf performance, especially his seniors’ efforts. “The first goal by Kaila was beautiful,” Martelli told www. georgiastatesports.com. “She had taken a shot earlier in the game and was just a bit too high over the crossbar, but she kept at it and got us the first goal of the game.” Shortly after Muecke’s goal, sophomore Sarah Bennett added to her seven career goals with the Panthers by beating Jacksonville’s
keeper and scoring in the 16th minute on an opportunity created by junior Lani Huntley. “Sarah’s goal was also a great one. She had a perfectly placed ball from Lani and Sarah was able to beat the keeper to give us that early 2-0 lead.” Martelli told www. georgiastatesports.com. With a light bench due to injuries, heavy legs were felt towards the end of the first half and the Panthers conceded a goal to the Gamecocks in the 27th minute to bring to score back to 2-1 and took the same score to the half-time interval. The Panthers came out from the half-time break on a mission, firing six shots in the next 25 minutes, but couldn’t cash in. While the Panthers were in search of a goal that would seal it, Jacksonville State found a way to penetrate the Georgia State defense and equalize in the 79th minute. Despite additional stoppages of play because of the heat, neither team could make a breakthrough and consequently took a 2-2 tie into overtime. Coach Martelli was certainly impressed with the fitness each team showed during regulation. “I’ve got to give credit to Jacksonville State to work hard in this heat and give that kind of effort,” Martelli said. “We had to stop the game twice for mandatory water breaks, but the team still came through with the win. That really shows me that this is one of the most physically fit teams I’ve ever had at Georgia State because they were able to keep at it despite the intense heat and get us that goal in the end Cont. on page 16
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Jihad Ali, a red-shirt freshman out of Martin Luther King High School, led all Panthers with a career-high 22 points in the upset of CAA-leading George Mason. George Mason had won seven in a row coming in, while the Panthers had lost three straight, all to CAA rivals, before rallying behind Ali in the upset. Ali came off the bench and hit 9-of-13, including the winning threepointer with 42 seconds left.
Janel Blancett, one of Georgia State’s four student-athletes of the year for 2009-2010, won her second race in as many weeks at the Yellow Jacket Invitational. Blancett won the 1,500-meter with her career-best time of 4:30.75. Blancett was dominant in the CAA during her time at Georgia State, and was only the second runner in Panther history to qualify for the NCAA Cross-Country Championships.
Bradley Logan leaves Panther baseball the most decorated player to ever grip a bat. After leading Georgia State to the 2009 CAA Championship, Logan continued to terrorize CAA pitchers in 2010 by leading the nation’s best offense, batting .398 with a team-leading 10 home runs and 45 RBIs. Logan ended his regular season career with walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning.
With injuries to Chan Harris and leading-scorer Danyiell McKellar, the Panthers could have rolled over when defending CAA Champion Drexel came to town. Instead the Dragons ran into the best defense in the conference and fell to the Panthers 60-58. The score tied, Shay Rawls was fouled as she hit a basket and was able to get the three-point play to put the Panthers ahead by two with 11.8 seconds left.
Facing post-season elimination with one out in the ninth, Lauren Jones homered to give the Panthers the extrainning 2-1 advantage. Lily Skelton earned a walk before sophomore Paige Nowacki belted a two-run homerun, giving the Panthers the 4-1 lead. McCall Langford took the mound in the bottom of the ninth to seal the comeback. Langford pitched a four-hit complete game, improving her record to 15-4.
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Lorentzen carries Panthers to CAA Championship
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Without #1 player Calvin Kemp, the Men’s tennis team came within a set of upsetting topseeded William and Mary in the semifinals of the 2010 CAA Championship. First-year head coach Chase Hodges led the team to a 15-6 record, a vast improvement over the 1-20 mark from 2009. The aboutface is thought to be the single biggest turnaround in NCAA tennis history, according to www.georgiastatesports.com
The Women’s Tennis team went to Norfolk, Va. and brought down No. 68 Old Dominion, thanks to Diana Nakic’s dominant performance. Many thought Nakic’s bid to go undefeated in 2010 was in jeopardy as the Panthers went to face the Monarchs on their home court. Nakic didn’t get the memo and took down Fahoum 6-2, 6-2. Nakic, No. 28, did not lose a set against the No. 19, or lose a single set in 2010.
Mark Micowski had the cycle in the fourth inning as the Panthers routed North Carolina Central 32-3. Among the records that fell were 28 hits in a game, eclipsing the previous mark of 26, nine doubles, 29 RBIs and 56 at-bats. The offensive outburst was no fluke, as the Panthers continued to pour on offense throughout the season. The Panthers led the nation in 2010 in runs per game, batting average and slugging percentage.
Charlotte Lorentzen shot the best round of the tournament on the final day of the CAA Championship, a 69 (-3), to give her the win by ten strokes. The ten-stroke margin tied the CAA record for margin of victory, a record held by former Panther Lisbeth Meinke. The victory was the Soroe, Denmark native’s first as a Panther, and the 2010 CAA Women’s Golfer of the Year helped carry the team to the win by nine strokes.
With a Spring filled with shattered records and dominant performances, nothing quite compared to the electricity in the air at the Georgia Dome for the Panthers Inaugural Spring Scrimmage. Head Coach Bill Curry, a man that played in Super Bowls I and III, told w w w. g e o r g i a s t a t e s p o r t s . com, “I’ve been in a lot of big games, but none felt bigger than this one. And the one on Sept. 2 will be even bigger.”
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New coaches prepare for first season Men’s Soccer Head Coach Brett Surrency leads team, promising recruits into preseason By WILL HOLLAND Staff Writer The Georgia State men’s soccer team has recruited four players, two freshmen signees and two transfer students, to bolster their ranks for the 2010 season. Evan Scott comes in as the 5th all-time goal-scoring leader in U.S. high school history, scoring 193 career goals for Hardaway High School in Columbus Ga., according to georgiastatesports.com. Scott finished only 20 short of the all-time lead, but keeps his success in high school in perspective. “[The goals] were just high school goals, in college the game is more organized, every team is good, the speed is way faster, and there are no easy outs like in high school,” Scott said. “We’ve been working really hard this off-season and preseason, which is going to pay off.” The Panthers bounced back after dropping the last six games in 2009, going undefeated in the exhibition season this spring with wins at Clemson and Mercer. “I play like a pure goal-scorer, I’m always looking to take shots and score. I try to play like a Didier Drogba or a Wayne Rooney,” Scott said. New head coach Brett Surrency told georgiastatesports. com that Scott’s athletic ability is “somewhat freakish” and that he has “tremendous speed.” C.J. Cochran comes in as a highly touted goalkeeping prospect from Alpharetta, Ga., where he played for Alpharetta High School and local club teams, starting four years for his varsity squad and earning numerous awards in the Raiders’ playoff runs, including two MVP’s. “Georgia State was appealing because it’s so close to home,”
Cochran said. Surrency had a fair amount of contact with Cochran before obtaining his signature and has encouraged Cochran to “make it a battle” with incumbent goalkeeper Vince Foermer. “Vincent had a very good freshman year last year, but C.J. will give him a good fight for the job,” Surrency said. “Whichever one steps on the field certainly will have earned the right to be there.” Cochran said he tries to emulate “Petr Cech [of Chelsea FC] or Edwin van der Sar [of Manchester United], someone who’s tall and lanky but quick and agile for a big man.” Cochran is 6-foot-5-inches tall, and he looks to be on the lighter side of his listed weight of 205 pounds. “The strong work ethic, you’ve got guys that work hard, get after it every day, and the seniors have adopted this blue collar attitude,” Cochran said. “I think it’s rubbed off on the younger players.” Two more experienced players are coming in to help Surrency and the Panthers. The transfer students include Tim Nixon, a junior from East Tennessee State, and Michael Nwiloh, a redshirt freshman from the University of Central Florida. Both programs are solid with Central Florida turning out a number of MLS and semiprofessional players in recent years. Nixon will fill in as a midfielder, possibly playing on the wing, while Nwiloh will slot into an already tall defense, potentially becoming a third 6-foot-4-inch defender on the back line. While all of the recruits had some contact with former head coach Kerem Daser, all four indicated that they were impressed
Georgia State Sports Communications Sophomore Gimel Gordon led all Panthers in scoring in 2009.
Judy Kim Tami Audia coaches freshman Emily Averbeck and senior Ashley Jones with Kelly Audia
with Surrency’s hands-on approach and personal contact with them in the last few months. Nwiloh said Surrency’s “attitude and sincere interest in my ability got my attention,” and ultimately played a large role in both his and Nixon’s decision to transfer to Georgia State. Evans, the goal-scoring freshman, said Surrency “showed me he wants to win,” which was significant in the recruiting process for all of the recruits. On his decision to transfer to Georgia State, Nixon said he “noticed great potential [in the program], changes, and young players.” All the new players are home grown, with both transfers coming from Metro Atlanta. Nixon played for South Forsyth High School outside Cumming and Nwiloh went to George Walton Academy near Conyers. The Panthers fell to soccer powerhouse Wake Forest in their first preseason match on Saturday, Aug. 21 by a score of 3-1. The Demon Deacons, ranked third nationally, went up 2-0 after two early goals, and the Panthers responded with a goal from sophomore Gimel Gordon, but were ultimately unable to climb out of the early hole. The team was not intimidated by Wake Forest, however, as they proved in the exhibition season that they could hang with the best with the upset of ACC powerhouse Clemson 1-0. The Panthers are comfortable being tabbed the underdog. “It’s what we want, people to underestimate us, and we come out strong like we did at Clemson,” Cochran said. The full team faces their second pre-season opponent in the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Panthersville on Wednesday, Aug. 25.
Volleyball Head Coach Tami Audia uses recruiting experience to bolster team By JUDY KIM Staff Writer Since last season, Georgia State University’s volleyball team has undergone three significant changes: a new head coach, a new assistant coach and four new recruits that could potentially redefine Panther volleyball. First-year Head Coach Tami Audia comes from a successful background before making her coaching debut at Georgia State. An assistant coach and a recruiter at the University of Dayton for five consecutive seasons, Audia already came with a wealth of knowledge and techniques. In her last season, the University of Dayton placed 12th in their nationwide division, a division comprised of 320 schools. She also has a different style or method of recruiting new players for the court. Instead of searching for strictly high-profile players, she looks for the passion, character and commitment when assessing recruits. “We expect to do well in the court, classroom, community,” Audia said. “Our main goal is to win matches.” “We’re going to be model citizens, model students and model volleyball players,” Audia said. The four new recruits, which include Emily Averbeck, Veronica Chandre, Taylor Smith and Loren Byerly, have come from different states across the country and brought a lot of skills and personality to Georgia State. Emily Averbeck is a libero from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is considered to be a “dynamic athlete” by both her coach and her peers.
Veronica Chandre is a setter coming from the state of Wisconsin. Loren Byerly is an outside hitter from Texas that comes from a family of great athletes. Taylor Smith is a local player, graduating from Blessed Trinity Catholic School. Smith will be playing libero, as well. “All four are great,” Audia said. “And they are going to be exciting to watch.” In addition, the new assistant coach Kelly Audia was hired by head coach Tami Audia, then Tami Ores, this past June. He came to the Georgia State program with 13 years of coaching experience. Veterans of the team like senior Audrey Cantrell carry extremely high expectations when it comes to this year’s performance, despite the major changes. Sophomore Jamiee Freeman has high expectations as well. “I learned a lot more, so our expectation is that we are going to win the CAA (Colonial Athletic Association) this year and do well in the NCAA,” Freeman said. “We’re gonna go big, (or) we’re gonna go home,” Cantrell said.
Georgia State Sports Communication Senior Audrey Cantrell.
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ATHLETIC CALENDAR August 25-September 7
DATE Wednesday
AUG. 25
Men’s Soccer vs. University of Alabama at Birmingham [Exhibition]
Friday
Volleyball vs. Morehead State Georgia State Sports Arena 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
Volleyball vs. North Florida
Panthersville 7:00 p.m.
Junior Chris Harper is the only member returning from the 2009 team.
Cross-country gets extreme makeover The Georgia State CrossCountry Team has undergone an extreme makeover over the last six months with the addition of a new head coach, assistant coach and over fourteen new recruits. As the new head coach, Chris England plans to implement a tactical program that will produce positive results in a short time, with the ultimate goal of rising to the top of the CAA. “Our program has organization, direction, discipline and vision,” England said, explaining his concept that includes his runners thriving in competition, in the classroom and in the community.
Georgia State Sports Communications Senior Caitlin Price is a CAA Champion in the 5,000 meter race
career, her past experiences as a successful student-athlete and past jobs at NCAA Division 1 schools, as England explained, “will bring a wealth of knowledge to practice every day.” England and Blankenship will be coaching 28 runners for the Men’s and Women’s cross-country team combined, with over half of the runners new to Georgia State. England went on to explain that 18 out of the 28 runners are women competing for the top 10 travel spots to the CAA. “I expect a little friendly competition each week to help push everyone to better individual performances that collectively will yield better team results,” England said. After recovering from an injury, senior Caitlin Price will be returning to competition to lead the Women’s Cross Country Team in 2010. An All-CAA cross-country performer and a CAA Champion in the 5,000-meter race, England will be counting on her leadership. “[I] will be looking to her for leadership in the results and within the team,” England said. “[Saying] the Georgia State men’s squad is young would be an understatement.” Junior Chris Harper, one of the top performers of the 2009 season, will be the only returning runner from last year’s team. The rest of the men’s crosscountry team will be incomingstudent-athletes, most of whom are fresh from high school. England believes his program will have the young team members ready soon. “I expect each one to mature quickly,” England said. “Though this team may not be experienced, they are eager, motivated and up to the challenge.” England’s expectations are high, and his outlook is positive. “The program has new faces, a new attitude, and I expect a resurgence of new results,” said England. England’s Panthers will travel to Oxford, Ala., to compete in the first race of the season at the Struts JSU Opener on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
Georgia State Sports Arena 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Lipscomb [Exhibition]
Georgia State Sports Communications
England was head coach of the men’s and women’s cross-country team at Murray State University, where he led the women’s team to a second place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships in 2008 and 2009, according to www.georgiastatesports.com. England hired former crosscountry and track and field AllAmerican Lauren Blankenship as his assistant coach. Blankenship not only has experience in the sport, but she dominated during her high school and college years, eventually leading her to be inducted into the Wesleyan School Athletic Hall of Fame for her successes, according to www. georgiastatesports.com. Despite her short coaching
Panthersville 7:00 p.m.
AUG. 27 AUG. 28
By JENALYN WRIGHT Staff Writer
EVENT
Volleyball vs. Wright State Georgia State Sports Arena 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Women’s Soccer vs. Mercer
AUG. 29
Panthersville 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Men’s Soccer @ Gardner Webb
SEPT. 1
Boiling Springs, NC 4:00 p.m.
Thursday
Football vs. Shorter
SEPT. 2
Georgia Dome 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Women’s Soccer @ Georgia Southern
SEPT. 3
Statesboro, GA 4:00 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Colorado Fullerton, CA 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
SEPT. 4
Women’s Cross-Country @ Struts JSU Opener Oxford, AL 10:00 a.m.
Volleyball @ California State, Fullerton Fullerton, CA 4:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. USC-Upstate Panthersville 7:00 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Montana Fullerton, CA 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Women’s Soccer vs. Georgia
SEPT. 5
Panthersville 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Women’s Soccer vs. Alabama A&M
SEPT. 7
Soccer
Panthersville 6:00 p.m.
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to give us the win.” Under sudden-death overtime rules, the Panthers needed to score a goal first in order to secure the win to start the season. An uneventful first overtime period passed with Georgia State taking just three shots. With just eight minutes to go until the end the second overtime, senior Apryl Goodwin found freshman Jewel Evans who slipped past the Gamecocks’ keeper to score the game-winner for Georgia State. Naturally Coach Martelli was pleased with his team’s gutsy performance. “Jewel was just the burst of energy in overtime to get out there and score the goal for
the win,” Martelli told www. georgiastatesports.com. “To win in overtime is always a good thing, but we did have many chances to win in regulation. We came into this game not having everyone on the roster healthy, and that really cut down on the amount of people we were able to rotate in and out.” “We had many chances to score but we kept missing out on those goal opportunities. We have got to get more people back and healthy so that we have more bodies available to go on the field and put in a good effort when their time comes.” The Panthers open up their home schedule at Panthersville next Sunday, August 29th at 1 p.m. against in-state opponent Mercer.
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T.I. moves on with life, work By ZAKKIYYA ANDERSON Staff Writer Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., better known to the world as T.I., has never been a man to be held down by circumstance. Not even spending nine months at a Forest City, Ark. low-security prison could hold him back from his goals and ambitions. Only a few short months after his release from prison, T.I. has wasted no time getting back to his career, and more important, his life. With his new movie Takers, opening on August 27th, and a new, appropriately titled album, King Uncaged, debuting soon, it is evident that T.I. doesn’t want the public to see him as a criminal, but instead as the entertainer he is. At 29 years old, this Riverdale and Bankhead native is at the peak of his career. He’s making some huge changes in his lifestyle, as he recently married his longtime girlfriend, Tameka Cottle, on July 30. While the release of his highlyanticipated album is near, T.I. is trying to shed more light on his acting career. On August 13th, T.I. held a college conference for Sony Pictures. Different journalists were allowed to ask T.I. about his role as Ghost in Takers. In this interview, the public begins to see T.I. in a
new light, as if he is hinting to his fans about a huge transition he is about to make. Lindsey Rupp of the Duke Chronicle asked T.I. what kind of message he is trying to send to his fans. T.I. replied, “I’m an actor. I’m really just being used to convey a message, the message of the writer or director. This is not T.I. or Clifford Harris’ message. I’m just accurately portraying what the story calls for.” Lindsey also asked if his greatest joy still was in his music. The answer might be shocking to some of T.I.’s biggest fans. “Right now music is oversaturated…back in ’88, ’89, when I first decided I wanted to be a rapper, if you were to make it and become a rapper and get a record deal and go platinum or gold, man you were something special.” “[But these days] there is no exclusivity to the artistry anymore…you got to find another way to be special,” he continued. “You got to step outside of this and do something else.” So T.I. is taking his career in a new direction—rapping, according to him, has become “diluted.” So what can we expect from the “King of the South” in the future? “I’d rather be a full-time actor
at 40 than a full-time actor at 30. I’d rather be winning Oscars at the age of 40 than still trying to win Grammys,” T.I. told Nicholas Maslow of Miami Hurricane. And maybe it’s the fact that T.I. has “been there, done that.” Spanning his eight-year career, T.I has been nominated for eight Grammys and won three. He’s no stranger to the limelight of the music industry. He’s also won five Billboard Music awards and has been awarded as the Best Male Hip-Hop artist from BET. Maybe he is striving to stray away from the industry and culture that has caused him so much strife in the past. In a May 13 interview with Larry King, T.I. said, “Guns have always been a part of my environment and my culture.” Also in the interview, a viewer asked why black rappers shoot each other. T.I. simply said, “Our music was born in an environment where this is a common activity… it’s like a common thread.” T.I. is slowly but surely separating himself from all the previous things that were part of his “past life.” But by no means is he ever going to deviate from what his fans want. His overall goal is to entertain the people who are “parting with their dollars and
BET Following a stint in prison, T.I. is currently promoting his new film, Takers. He’s also working on the follow-up to his successful Paper Trail album.
cents…I’m more concerned with their perceptions and opinions of my work than I am of the critics.” “I’m the first to say ‘your life is what you make it’,” he said. And T.I. is certainly making the most out of his life. Not only is he starring in Takers, he’s also the film’s executive producer.
His label, Grand Hustle Records, just released a new artist (the upand-coming, super-hyped B.o.B.) who is climbing up the charts. It’s clear that T.I. isn’t going to take his career sitting down—until he’s at the Oscars, in a row with his idols Denzel Washington and Will Smith.
‘Dreamer Boy Dan’ becomes a reality at Mint Gallery By THADDEUS MORGAN Staff Writer In a world littered with digital tracks and mere thumbnails for cover art, Dreamer Boy Dan is a refreshing new way to experience music and artwork in a way that hasn’t been done in years. Through the intriguingly twisted minds of Brock Scott, musical composer, and Nic Rad, artist and poet, the concept that is Dreamer Boy Dan has now become a much-anticipated reality. Dreamer Boy Dan is the story of a boy that travels through a paranormal world where he encounters several different characters along his journey. Each illustration in the book is accompanied by a poem that tells the story behind the artwork, and a soundtrack, produced by Brock Scott, sets the atmosphere for the telling of the story. “The whole idea originally was to just have an experience that was visual, audible and included poems that go along with everything so it all tells the same story,” said Brock Scott about the feel of Dreamer Boy Dan. “But you don’t have to listen to the songs at the same time as you read—you can just read or listen to the songs separately and still
understand the story.” The concept for Dreamer Boy Dan is already innovative, but the way in which the music and artwork relate makes it even more interesting. Artists are usually asked to illustrate based on the work of their client, but in the case of Dreamer Boy Dan, the artwork created by Nic Rad was done first, and the setting and sense of each image guided Scott’s music. The mood of Dreamer Boy Dan is not one that is unfamiliar to the public—a bleak, whimsical, mysterious environment with a child-like figure at the center, not unlike Alice in Wonderland, James and the Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas or other Tim Burton works. However, while these films have similar soundtracks to set the mood for the audience, Dreamer Boy Dan goes in a direction of its own with its musical score—there’s a unique song for each individual scenario. When asked who the main demographic for this collaboration was, Scot noted that the depth and darkness that surrounds the project runs the risk of possibly being too much for young children to handle. But aside from that faction of people, the voyage of Dreamer Boy Dan is relevant and charming
Beau Torres Brock Scott of Dreamer Boy Dan poses wih a bunny named Tuna.
enough for anyone else to take pleasure in. What really makes Dreamer Boy Dan a pleasure to experience is its attempt to bridge the gap between vinyl images and music that has been severed since mp3s became commonplace. “I was really interested in old vinyl days when you actually had something that you could hang up and be proud of an artist,” Scott said, elaborating on the seemingly
forgotten world of art and song combined. “Like if you get a CD now, you just put it in your laptop and on your mp3 player and the CD case just ends up under your car seat.” It is truly a shame that the vinyl brandished with creative, thoughtful artwork cherished by its fans is a thing of the past for most, but with Dreamer Boy Dan, anyone can experience what it’s like to relive those days when music and
images could be enjoyed as a single fluid piece of art—whether you were there for its heyday or not. Dreamer Boy Dan will be performed (with a 10-piece band) at the Mint Gallery at 9 p.m. on Aug. 27. The artwork will be on display during gallery hours through Sept. 19. See the Entertainment calendar for more information about the event, and check out http:// dreamerboydan.muxtape.com to learn more about the project.
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Top 10 celebrity tax evaders By ANNABELLA JEAN-LAURENT Staff Writer
10. Judy Garland
Famous for those ruby red heels and a dog named Toto, everyone remembers Judy Garland as the blue-eyed beauty from The Wizard of Oz. But not even Scarecrow could save her from the IRS who, according to Spinner.com, busted Garland in 1967 with tax evasion charges. This Tony award-winning actress was fined $4 million and was forced to sell her home and live in hotels for a few years before getting back on her feet.
9. Martha Stewart
A whiz at everything from baking cookies to insider trading, Martha Stewart can add tax evasion to the list of endless things she’s good at. People.com reported that the home and garden guru was fined $220,000 in 2002 for failing to pay taxes on her East Hampton home. Her reason? She hardly spent time there and so thought she didn’t have to pay.
8. Joe Francis
Robert Scoble Annie Leibovitz, famed celebrity photographer, was forced to sell off the rights to her entire life’s work, but still is in debt.
Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis must have been too distracted by the slew of breast-baring college teens in his porn videos to notice that he was behind on his taxes. Francis was accused of leaving
out nearly $563,000 of earned income off his 2003 tax return. According to TMZ, he allegedly took more than $20 million of fraudulent deductions for himself and was ordered to pay $250,000 in restitution.
who served under Nixon for four years, failed to report an estimated $30,000 of earned income, based on a report in the New York Times, while he was governor of Maryland in 1968. He was forced to resign in 1973 to avoid jail time.
7. Damon Dash
4. Ronald Isley
Roc-A-Fella cofounder and JayZ’s ex-bestie Damon Dash gave himself something to really rap about in 2007. NewsOne reported that the state of New York fined the music mogul $2 million in unpaid taxes. Two of his lower Manhattan condos were foreclosed on, and now that he’s recently divorced, it’s safe to say that Dash is the one with 99 problems.
6. Richard Hatch
He may have survived eating weird bugs and slimy insects while living on a remote Malaysian island, but Richard Hatch, winner of the first season of Survivor, wasn’t out of the woods just yet. MSNBC reported that in 2006, Hatch was convicted of evading taxes on his $1 million prize money, and he’s serving a four year prison sentence as a result.
5. Spiro Agnew
While Nixon was claiming not to be a crook, Vice President Spiro Agnew was doing just that. Agnew,
Legendary King of R&B crooner Ronald Isley was convicted of tax evasion in 2006 and ordered to pay the IRS $3.1 million, according to PopCrunch.com. The federal judge in the case dubbed Isley a “serial tax evader” and the singersongwriter was charged on five counts of tax evasion. Isley spent three years in prison, where he led a weekly gospel choir, and was released April of this year.
3. Willie Nelson
Marijuana poster boy and country icon Willie Nelson was fined in 1990 for $16.7 million in unpaid taxes. Ever so helpful, the IRS sold most of Nelson’s possessions, including his country club, a recording studio and his musical memorabilia, reported MSN.com. Luckily, with the help of friends and fans, Nelson was able to pay off his debts in only three years through a slew of auctions and benefit concerts.
2. Wesley Snipes
The most recent evader is Blade trilogy actor Wesley Snipes, who earned more than $38 million since 1999. He simply stopped paying his taxes until 2004, and even transferred funds to overseas accounts. The Atlanta JournalConstitution reported that Snipes owes the federal government nearly $12 million. Snipes attempted to pay off $5 million during his trial to avoid jail time, but it was too late, and Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison.
1. Annie Leibovitz
Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz holds the top spot for the worst celebrity tax evasion case ever. Leibovitz shot to fame in 1987 when a photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono graced the cover of Rolling Stone hours before Lennon was shot and killed. But according to Gawker, Leibovitz’s portfolio didn’t impress the IRS, the brokers, the stylists, the vendors and lending groups, who are all clamoring for their money back. She borrowed a whopping $24 million from a private lending company when she was already $15.5 million in debt. Her other infractions include: firing her accountant for trying to get her to stop spending, renovating her homes at upwards of $14 million and even hiring a special maintenance guy to work on her air-conditioner, according to Gawker. The saddest part of this case is that Leibovitz was forced to sell the rights to her entire life’s work—but has yet to escape debt.
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Perry envisions a quirky, engaging ‘Dream’ By ELIJAH SARKESIAN Advertising Coordinator
ALBUMS IN HEAVY ROTATION 01
The Budos Band III The Budos Band (Daptone)
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PDX Pop Now! 2010 Various Artists (PDX Pop Now)
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More Than Your Money’s Worth Forbidden Dialect (Independent)
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Fortress Miniature Tigers (Modern Art)
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The Way Out The Books (Temporary Residence)
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Disconnect From Desire School of Seven Bells (Vagrant)
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Transit Transit Autolux (TBD)
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Made the Harbor Mountain Man (Partisan)
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King of the Beach Wavves (Fat Possum)
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The Drums The Drums (Downtown)
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No Ghost The Acorn (Bella Union)
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The Suburbs Arcade Fire (Merge)
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That’s How We Burn Jaill (Sub Pop)
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Gemini Wild Nothing (Captured Tracks)
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5:01 Overtime Laws (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
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Church With No Magic PVT (Warp)
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Like Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings? You’ll love the Afro-Soul of their (unfortunately) lesser-known labelmates.
Perfectly messy garagepop that often gets more press for its bratty frontman than the music. Fun, catchy indie pop imported from the U.K.
Florida emcee claims he’s your future favorite rapper — he’s probably right.
Athens five-piece makes harmony rich orchestral Sand & Lines Venice is Sinking (One Percent Press) pop.
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Music for Paradise Armor Instruments of Science and Technology (Asthmatic Kitty)
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Crazy for You Best Coast (Mexican Summer)
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Tall Hours in the Glowstream Cotton Jones (Suicide Squeeze)
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WEAREALLGOINGTOBURNINHELLMEGAMIXXX3 El-P (Gold Dust)
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Mines Menomena (Barsuk)
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The Colors of Dreams, They’re In You Backseat Dreamer (Stickfigure)
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A Place Called Stardom Tabi Bonney (Independent)
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Ritornano Quelli Di... Calibro 35 (Nublu)
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Hidden Lands Candy Claws (twosyllable)
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So I Ate Myself Bite By Bite Dreamend (Graveface)
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Black City Matthew Dear (Ghostly International)
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Crown of Thorns Rakaa (Decon)
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Trust in Numbers Lake Heartbeat (Service)
Jangly, country-tinged indie folk-pop.
Spacey, sometimes ambient synth-pop to get lost in.
The current trend in pop music is toward the bold and experimental in visuals, combined with catchy hooks and beats. Among the new pop divas dominating the music scene these days, though, few seem to be actually enjoying themselves with as much fervor as the delightfully quirky Katy Perry. This feat, shown with some initial promise on her debut pop album’s first two singles (the number one single “I Kissed a Girl” and number three-peaking “Hot n Cold”) is expounded upon with the release of her sophomore album, Teenage Dream. While Perry’s 2008 work, One of the Boys, is a solid effort overall, the strength of the album’s two biggest singles obscures the rock influence that’s heard on the album’s other ten tracks. With Teenage Dream, Perry takes the poppier sounds of her two biggest hits and magnifies them, working with the same producers, Max Martin and Dr. Luke, on five of the album’s tracks. For the rest, she brings in pop producers Tricky Stewart and Stargate, along with longtime collaborator Greg Wells. The result of this emphasis on dance-oriented pop music, with the occasional rock influence still creeping in, is a more sonically diverse disc than her last album. The greatest fault of the album is an interesting one: Teenage Dream
Capitol Records The cover of Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream was painted by artist Will Cotton, who is known for his candy-themed artwork. The cover features Perry floating in cotton candy clouds.
doesn’t necessarily hold up as an album in and of itself, but it makes for a rather stunning greatest hits album. An album this packed with potential singles hasn’t been released since Rihanna’s majorly successful Good Girl Gone Bad. Just a week before the album’s release, Perry became the tenth female in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to land two top five singles in
a single week, with former number one single “California Gurls” and the recently released second single “Teenage Dream.” With the album’s third single, the explosive “Firework,” already in line for an October release, music fans anticipate Perry’s stronghold on the charts to continue for months to come.
Big Boi’s ‘Left Foot’ takes the right steps By ANGEL R. WHITE Staff Writer Big Boi, one half of the Atlantabred hip-hop duo OutKast, finally gets his first proper solo debut with Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. It was three years in the making, and shelved until ultimately released on July 6, 2010. He’s ready to show hip-hop enthusiasts and OutKast fans alike that he cannot be denied. There’s no injection of the trademark creative exuberance of frequent right-handman André 3000 (minus his production of the track “You Ain’t No DJ”), but Big Boi fills that void with strong baselines, witty punch lines and a first-string lineup of hip-hop all-stars. The album does a beautiful job teaming the most current musical trends with the psychedelic funk melodies that Big Boi is so known for, like on “The Train Part II,” where brass instruments stream through closing bars while the digitized sounds of internet connections seamlessly interrelate. Lyrically, the album is monstrous. Big Boi lays claim to the
Purple Ribbon/Def Jam Sir Lucious Left Foot, the solo debut of OutKast’s Big Boi, is described by the artist as his “Luke-Skywalker-becoming-a-Jedi persona.”
throne in lines like, “I got bigger fish to fry, N— wish I would retire/ cause the pressure I apply every time I bust a rhyme,” featured on “Daddy Fat Sax.” Along with infectious lyrics, the album boasts guest appearances from some of the hottest names in hip-hop. Atlanta’s own T.I. is featured on the track “Tangerine,” Gucci Mane lends a hand on “Shine Blockas” and Diddy’s up-and-coming protege Janelle Monáe sings the hook
on the song “Be Still.” Sir Lucious Left Foot has all the trappings of a grand reveal—it’s clearly Big Boi’s attempt to distinguish himself from the rest of today’s rappers and separate himself from OutKast’s signature sound. Interested listeners can hear and see more of Big Boi when he performs at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre this Saturday, Aug. 28., with STS9, Disco Biscuits Big Gigantic and John Hughes.
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529 Flat Shoals Ave. $5 9 p.m., 21 and up Hear mostly local, all lo-fi extensions of punk rock, from the pop-inclined Mermaids to the fuzzy distortion of Dirty Girls and the generally super-speedy jams of Knaves Grave.
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Hell Naw, presented by Mindzai Creative and BeatLab at the Earl
August 23-29 Iron Man 2
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488 Flat Shoals Ave. $7 8:30 p.m., 21 and up The show lineup is a who’s-who of local indie rappers, plus a few rock-inclined acts. Performers include Tom P, Can Can, Hollyweerd, Mourdella, The 54, Grip Plyaz and DJ Megatronics.
Thursday
Street Food Soiree at the Hub
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1375 Spring St. Free 7 p.m.-10 p.m., all ages Try culinary delights from Atlanta’s thriving street food scene at this Atlanta Street Food Coalition event.
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Urban Picnic at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market
AUG. 27
11 a.m.-2 p.m., all ages In addition to Atlanta Street Food Coalition members, food from the market’s vendors will be for sale outdoors, too. Don’t miss CafÊ Campesino Fair Trade Organic Coffee and Grindhouse Killer Burgers.
Dreamer Boy Dan at Mint Gallery
August 30-September 5 The Cove
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m., all ages Watch a book-and-soundtrack manifest as a magical performance at the opening of Dreamer Boy Dan at Mint Gallery. For more info, see the feature on page 17.
September 3 Journey of the Childmen
Chromeo, Holy Ghost and Telephoned at the Masquerade
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Chip tha Ripper at the Loft
1347 West Peachtree St. $20 in advance, $25 at the door Doors at 9 p.m., all ages Hear the up-and-coming emcee (who guests on several Kid Cudi tracks) during his Gift Raps Tour—before he explodes. Show starts at 10 p.m.
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Still a racial gap in education Sex doesn’t affect grades in teens By THADDEUS MORGAN Staff Writer
Throughout history, there has been an ongoing fight for equality in the nation, whether between different races, sexes or religions, seemingly fixed by government provisions provided to help even the playing field. Unfortunately, these policies have not abridged the achievement gap between the majority and minority, specifically in reference to the racial gap. For example, the educational accomplishments of African-Americans and Hispanics have been less than stellar in comparison to Caucasians and Asians in recently analyzed test scores. According to the New York Times, the mayor of New York City, Michael R. Bloomberg, along with New York’s chancellor of public schools Joel I. Klein, claims that everything possible to close the achievement gap between races has been done over the past six years. Bloomberg went so far as to say that, “In some cases, we’ve reduced it [the achievement gap] by half.” But, results of recent tests done in New York City revealed that the gap between minority students was significant. 40 percent of black students and 46 percent of Hispanic students met standards in math, whereas 75 percent of white students and 82 percent of Asian students met the math standards. Also, results for English standards show Asian and white students scoring about twice as high as Hispanic and black students. Results like these may leave some in disbelief, seeing as laws like No Child Left Behind were
made during the Bush administration in order to close such wide gaps. Under No Child Left Behind, annual testing was scheduled with specific attention paid to each racial group in hopes of having all students reach a certain skill level by 2014, as stated in the New York Times. These policies target the problem areas by recognizing the differences between races in the school system, but other policies should be enacted to make significant changes in the minority community in regards to education. The root of the problem for underachieving minorities isn’t the schools themselves, but the communities where they live. In neighborhoods and communities mainly composed of a single minority, there seems to be an unbalanced cycle of failed conditions keeping the community from succeeding. In this cycle, the school systems have less than enough money for current textbooks, qualified teachers and a productive learning environment, resulting in insufficiently educated students. As these improperly educated students grow and attempt to get jobs, they lack the experience and qualifications to get jobs that could fund an average American lifestyle, leaving them unable to leave or support their community in any way. Consequently, money is not provided to organizations and institutions in the community that would help it thrive, thus concluding the cycle. If policies were made to alter the conditions surrounding poverty-ridden communities, then not only would the quality of education in these neighborhoods
increase, but also, in theory, the entire quality of life in these areas would improve. One possible solution would be to cut funding from areas that are supported more financially and putting it into communities in which adequate funds are not available. By doing this, these low income areas could possibly get the leg up that is needed to succeed long-term, in turn helping the community as a whole. One similar example is a court case in New Jersey, reported by The Grio, which led to equal funding between suburban and urban school districts. After this happened, funding for kindergarten and pre-k programs improved. The quality of teaching improved as well, and higher-quality health programs were made more available to children. The improved conditions resulted not only from providing districts with equal funds, but also by using the money to effectively increase the quality of learning. In no way is the current status of minorities completely without blame when it comes to education, as we are all responsible for our own lives. Nevertheless, it is unfair to hold everyone to the same standard of education when some groups live in a more advantageous situation than others. The achievement gap between students of different race may have decreased overall in comparison to the ‘60s and ‘70s, but we live in an age where benefits based on race or living circumstances shouldn’t be an issue. Minorities definitely have what it takes to reach the same success. But the playing field has to be even first.
Young Professionals of Foreign Policy A significant racial gap still exists in American public schools, but community policies could help change this.
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By ASHLEIGH ATWELL Staff Writer If you have ever seen the movie Mean Girls, then you probably remember the sex education scenes. Lindsay Lohan’s character and her classmates were sitting in the gym while the gym coach gave them an odd warning about sex. “Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant and die! Don’t have sex in the missionary position, don’t have sex standing up, just don’t do it, OK, promise? OK, now everybody take some rubbers.” Although this advice may seem preposterous, many teenagers are not being taught any better by the adults in their lives. They are being taught that sex is something to be feared and that it will ruin their lives if they do not wait until marriage. However, a recently released study conducted by professors from the University of California and the University of Minnesota found that monogamous sexually active teens do no better or worse than abstinent teens. Teenagers that participate in casual sex did not fare so well. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 46 percent of high school students had engaged in sexual intercourse and more than half have had oral sex. So, contrary to popular belief and wishful thinking, teens like to have sex. According to the study, the fact that they are having sex is not problematic, but the circumstances of the sex could be the cause of many sexually-related issues. It was noted that teenagers who have sex within the confines of a monogamous relationship could receive social and emotional support from their sex partners and reduced anxiety and stress levels. In contrast, teens who engaged in casual sex were more susceptible to lower GPAs, apathy towards school and other academic issues. Personally, I was relieved to hear the results of this study. It dispels stereotypes of teens and shows they are not a bunch of irresponsible sex crazed fiends. It also reinforces my belief that casual sex is not healthy and
having sex with a consistent partner is probably the best choice for sexually active people. Casual sex does not only lower GPAs, it could also cause many potential health and emotional issues. People are less likely to know the sexual history of their partner in contrast to people with consistent partners. Consequently, they are more susceptible to sexually transmitted infections. According to the CDC, of the approximately 19 million people infected with a STI each year, almost half of them are people aged 15 to 24, so it is important to teach sexual responsibility. I believe that abstinence is the only way to completely prevent STIs and pregnancy. Some people consider abstinence to be unrealistic. I believe the idea that everybody will and should abstain is unrealistic. No two people are alike and neither are their beliefs and behaviors, so teenagers should presented with their options rather than just one choice being forced upon them. Sadly, there are people that believe that abstinence-only education is the best education. For example, the Family Research Council decided to completely ignore the positive findings of this study and centered on the casual sex. In a press release the organization said they would “not interpret less severe education impacts on students involved in ‘committed’ sexual relationships as a green light for comprehensive sex education.” Essentially, as Katy Kelleher of the blog Jezebel so eloquently put it, “Instead of teaching teens about how to have sex responsibly, they would rather focus on the sex-is-bad message and run the risk of letting loose a bunch of ignorant, horny kids.” The views of the Family Research Council and those like them are very problematic because they are feeding kids dangerous messages in order to promote what they consider to be purity. As the Washington Post noted, studies have shown that teens who take purity pledges are just as likely to have sex as teens who did not Cont. on page 22
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Protesting at America’s newfound Islamophobia soldiers’ funerals is Constitutional, but that doesn’t make it right By SYEDA HIRA MAHMOOD Perspectives Editor
By MIRANDA SAID Staff Writer The Supreme Court, in its next session beginning in October, will rule on a case dealing with a very intricate First Amendment issue. The case, Snyder v. Phelps, arose when members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested at the Maryland funeral of Marine Matthew Snyder, who was killed in combat in Iraq on March 3, 2006. The church members lined parts of the funeral procession holding signs which said, for example, “God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11,” “Fag Troops” and “Thank God for Dead Soldiers.” Albert Snyder, Matthew’s father, sued the Westboro Baptist Church for protesting at the funeral and was awarded more than $10 million in damages. A federal appeals court then reversed the decision, stating that the speech of the church members was constitutionally protected. In October, the Supreme Court will have to decide whether the privacy rights of the grieving family trumps the speech rights of the protestors. However, there are more issues that arise in the case of Snyder v. Phelps. These issues are not so much legal as they are social. Snyder v. Phelps shows the extent to which our society has placed importance on the military and its superiority. 42 U.S. Senators have submitted an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to rule that respect for the military should supersede free speech. John Whitehead, president and founder of the Rutherford Institute, wrote on the Institute’s website, “One common thread runs through all of the friend-ofthe-court briefs that were filed urging the Supreme Court to silence the Westboro Baptist Church protestors–namely, that America owes so much to the military and those who die in the line of duty that we should defend their honor at all costs, even if it means sacrificing our own freedoms in the process. But this line of reasoning does nothing more than pay lip service to a false sense of patriotism.” When it comes to the issue of whether respect of the military overrides freedom of speech, there is only one truly patriotic answer. True patriotism means more than fighting on the battlefield. It means fighting to protect the constitutionally-enshrined rights of the Constitution, like the First Amendment. If you want to jump on the patriotic bandwagon, it can be argued that Matthew Snyder died defending and protecting the constitutional rights of the church members to protest at his funeral. Without a doubt, the church
members had every protected right to protest their dissent of the military and its actions. The Supreme Court has consistently ruled that speech cannot be censored or restricted because it is unpopular and “socially” unacceptable. In this case, the Supreme Court must choose the First Amendment right of free speech. The right of free speech is one of the most fundamental and crucial components of democracy. If the Supreme Court rules that respect of the military trumps free speech, it would skew the line of what speech is protect. The skewed line would leave Americans vulnerable to more dangerous censorship. In order for our political system to function appropriately, we must show respect for the thoughts we hate. Another interesting issue with Snyder v. Phelps is the relationship between the social functions of funerals and the types of speech that are unprotected. Some forms of speech are not protected, like fighting words, blackmail and defamation. Since the speech of the protestors was political, the speech did not fall into one of these categories. However, the case does show us that some types of speech are unacceptable and inappropriate in certain circumstances. Perhaps this is the lesson that we must learn from Snyder v. Phelps. As the saying goes, “There is a time and place for everything, but this time and place is not it.” Funerals are ceremonies that allow for the living to mourn the passing of a loved one. Socially, our culture shows respect for the dead and sympathy for living by performing acts such as bringing the family food and pulling over to the side of the road while a funeral procession passes. It is because of this social context that the protests of the Westboro Baptist Church members were distasteful. In other words, it was the actions of the protestors, not their words, that was disrespectful. A family who is mourning the passing of a young man who was their son and brother does not care at that moment about the politics of the American government, the military or homosexuality. So what is the moral of this story? When ruling legally, the Supreme Court must recognize that the First Amendment protects speech that may be offensive and unpopular. However, as citizens and human beings, we have a humanitarian obligation to be respectful of our speech when others are grieving. We should not be respectful out of fear of retribution, but out of dignity, sympathy and compassion for other human beings.
The Republican Party’s statements on the proposed mosque near Ground Zero have made me very angry. The Cordoba House, also known as the “Ground Zero Mosque,” unleashed an aggressive fervor throughout all media outlets. My favorite news sources, from the New York Times to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, were completely drenched in this topic. For some reason, a non-issue project to build a community center complete with an auditorium, a fitness center and a childcare area became a threat to Americans and a sign of Osama Bin Laden’s “victory” over the United States. Precisely! I’m sure building a pool and a culinary school near Ground Zero is exactly what Osama Bin Laden had in mind. Recently, Republican Party starlets like Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich have said equally ridiculous things truly offending Muslim Americans. Newt Gingrich equated Muslims building a mosque near Ground Zero to Nazis putting up a sign at the Holocaust Museum. Sarah Palin questioned President Obama’s loyalty after he expressed his support for building Cordoba House. Newt, let me do you a favor by explaining a very basic concept that I learned in elementary school called analogies. An analogy is a form of logical reasoning that demonstrates how two parallel features are alike. Comparing Nazis to Muslim Americans is not an analogy. It’s blasphemy. I have heard many more analogies mocking Gingrich’s logic. My personal favorite is to not build any Catholic churches within the vicinity of playgrounds or elementary schools. Naturally, all Catholics should be blamed for the actions of pedophile priests, just as all American Muslims should be blamed for extremists attacking our nation on Sept. 11. Sarah Palin made it clear through her statements via Twitter that we as Americans should question President Obama’s judgment by supporting the Cordoba House project. Palin made one clear distinction–American Muslims have the right to build the mosque, but should they? Ever since President Obama verbalized his support for Cordoba House, Republicans have more ammo than ever. In a Pew Research Center poll, Americans who believe President Obama is a Muslim jumped from 11 percent to 18 percent of those surveyed from the time of his inauguration to just last week. This means one in five Americans polled still think that President Obama is a Muslim, even after he repeatedly said that he is a Christian. The misguided belief that President Obama is not a Christian may be because he and his family have not yet assigned themselves to a church for regular Sunday ser-
Huffington Post Newt Gingrich recently compared Muslim Americans to Nazis.
vice. President Obama’s reasoning for this is because his attendance at a church would disrupt the service. I agree with the President on this point. If he attended a prayer service I regularly attended, I would probably pay more attention to him than to Him. In fact, President Obama inherited former President Bush’s spiritual advisor, Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell. Rev. Caldwell went as far as to call a reporter on behalf of the White House to squash the rumors and said he was surprised to learn of the growing number of Americans who question Obama’s faith. Muslim Americans face adversities for building mosques in their own respective communities, not just New York City. The entire Muslim American population somehow became equated to extremists. And according to Palin, Muslim Americans are entitled to the same rights as you or me, but should they actually exercise those rights? I am going to give certain loud mouth Republicans the benefit of the doubt. I do not think they are dumb enough or heartless enough to think that all Muslim Americans are extremists and that the First Amendment does not apply to this situation. I cannot process that notion because of how absurd their rationale is. I do, however, think they are manipulating a very divisive and sensitive issue for their own political gains, which in many ways is far worse than their own garnered stupidity. President Obama previously taught as a Constitutional Law professor at the University of Chicago for 12 years. Many members of the Republican Party feel that he is weak as commander-in-chief because he is too legalistic in his executive decisions. He made it abundantly clear that building a mosque near
Ground Zero fits within the legality of the Constitution. We as Americans must understand that it is his duty as President to uphold the Constitution. It is part of the oath that was used when he was sworn into office. We as Americans should not be frightened of or angry at the President for supporting the Cordoba House project. We should feel reassured that we have a leader who understands the value of the Constitution and abides by it. Republicans are not dumb. They are playing hardball and they know how their constituents think. The moment President Obama shows his support for the Cordoba House, they can once again roll out their list of suspicions. And they have a huge list of supporters. It is almost as if the Republicans are provoking President Obama on certain hot topic issues, and when he finally speaks out, the Republicans use his speech as ammo, questioning his loyalty. The victims of this back-andforth rhetoric on freedom of religion and Sept. 11 are not the Democrats or the Republicans. The victims are the families who lost their loved ones on Sept. 11 and who have to keep reliving the tragedy, and the Muslim Americans who have faced discrimination and hate crimes ever since that day. This November is election season. With 37 Senate seats up for grabs and the Democrats holding the majority, fully expect Republicans to be on the offense. The more feelings of distrust and disloyalty the Republicans can conjure up toward the Democrats, the easier they can take advantage of their constituents, and the easier it is for them to take control of the Senate. The political landscape right now is ugly. But it is about to get uglier.
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that the world won’t end if their kids decide to have sex. Teenagers should be educated so they can make sound decisions about their sex lives. I am not naïve, so I know there will be some kids who still choose to have casual sex, but I think if every teen in this country had access to comprehensive sex education, they would make better decisions. I hope researchers will continue to study sexuality so society can be informed, sexual myths can be eradicated and people can make better decisions.
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pledge and they are less likely to use protection and contraceptives. So, comprehensive sex education is a necessity. I understand that many people follow religious doctrine dictating that they should be abstinent, but it is important to inform youth. They need to know that abstinence is the only method that can completely protect them, but they also need to know how to put on a condom if they choose not to remain abstinent. The study should show parents
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