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Plans but no improvements ing deck will be made available to Georgia State but not to students yet. As of now faculty and staff from the departments moving into the building will have access to the parking garage. The tenyear parking and transportation master plan will address whether the students will be given access to the SunTrust parking deck in the future.

Turner Field continues to be another free parking alternative for students. The ten-year parking and transportation master plan will also decide if the students will see more Panther Express buses.

M deck is also free for a limited number of students. A waiting list for registration was implemented in spring 2012 by the Parking and Transportation Department. The waiting list gives students an opportunity to purchase either a M Deck or Loft non-resident parking permit for the semester. The system randomly selects students to have the opportunity to purchase either permit option.

The waiting list for Fall 2012 will open for registration June 4th until July 8th. Nine hundred and fifty M Deck permits and 100 Loft non-resident permits will be available for Fall 2012.

At this time the University is still working with consultants to develop a plan for parking improvements over the next ten years.

BRITTANY BROOKS Staff Writer

Parking demand has increased due to Georgia State’s record-breaking enrollment, although the available parking has remained the same. The University is working with consultants to develop a ten-year parking and transportation master plan, but few improvements have yet to be seen.

The one change students can expect this fall is MARTA passes provided by the university.

Georgia State is considering switching from paper MARTA cards to reloadable plastic cards called UPASS breeze cards, according to Auxiliary Services.

This project is being handled jointly by the University and MARTA. A three month pilot program for this project will begin June 12 and is expected to be operational in October. The new cards will be made available to the students, faculty and staff.

There have been no advances made in regards to the free parking for students at Underground Atlanta. Underground Atlanta has not responded to the University’s inquires in about parking for students, according to Auxiliary and Support Services.

The SunTrust building’s park-

Georgia State provides limited oncampus parking options for students. Of the students that register for free M Deck parking, 950 students will receive a pass. There are also 100 non-residence spots at the University Lofts available for students. G Deck is open for students for a small fee after 4 p.m.

Monday - Friday and free after 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Turner Field is free Monday - Friday. Students using Turner Field must check for Braves games and other event schedules at http://www.gsu.edu/parking/54696.html for changes in parking availability.

PATRICK DUFFY | THE SIGNAL

Theft still a problem on campus Larceny/Theft

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eorgia State is a major part of downtown Atlanta. While the Georgia State campus offers a wide variety of culture and major attractions, students must keep in mind that safety is important in such a populated environment.

Incoming students to Georgia State should be aware of how to stay safe on campus at all times during the school year.

Students should also know exactly what to do if a potentially dangerous situation arises.

There are many Georgia State Police Safety Services to ensure that students stay safe.

The Safety Escort Service is available to students 24 hours of the day, seven days a week. Georgia State officers can safely take students to their car after dark if they feel unsafe.

Vehicle Assists are available for stranded motorists. 77 Emergency Call boxes are spread throughout the campus for students to use when in need of the Georgia State police, explained Sergeant Kristal Perkins of Georgia State Police.

Using these resources along with following basic safety tips is recommended to students.

“Walk in groups of two or more, walk/ park in well-lit areas and when walking stay on main thoroughfares on campus and never leave valuables unattended,” Sergeant Perkins said when asked what students should keep in mind.

Between the years of 2008 and 2011, the three highest rates of crime were in larceny/theft, motor vehicle thefts and robbery.

Reports of vandalism, burglary, aggravated assault and forcible sex offenses were also recorded, according to Georgia State Police’s statistics. There were also two reported cases of arson and no reported homicides or non-forcible sex offenses.

Larceny/theft is the highest rated crime on campus, with most incidents involving robbery by sudden snatching, according to campus crime alerts. For students, this means to be aware of surroundings and keep valuables in sight. Making sure not to leave personal items unattended is very important as well.

While Georgia State Police work around the clock to keep the campus safe, it is also the students’ responsibility to use the available resources and to report any peculiar incident. The Georgia State Police Safety Escort Service and Vehicle Assists can be contacted at 404-413-2100.

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AYSHA JOHNSON | THE SIGNAL Georgia State moves into 25 Park Place this fall

Georgia State redefines copyright TERAH BOYD News Editor

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hree years after publishers banded together against Georgia State’s e-reserves system Judge Orinda Evans’ decision could change the way students access information.

Evans’ 360-page decision, handed down one year after closing arguments, held five of the 75 cases against Georgia State as infringement. The other 70 were found to be fair use or the publishers simply could not prove copyrights.

The practicality of the ruling is the concern for Georgia State Attorney Kerry Heyward. Georgia State hopes the verdict will become a guide for fair use.

“We appreciate Judge Evans’ careful consideration of this complicated issue, and greatly value her understanding and appreciation of higher education,” Heyward said.

The fact that the works were distributed without want of profit was an important part of the decision. The research and teaching of the materials were of no gain monetarily to Georgia State. Another contribution was Georgia State tightening its e-reserves system after the lawsuit was filed in 2008.

“The University [of Georgia] System’s policy on e-reserves was based on practices from the broader library community,” said Georgia State Dean of Libraries Nancy Seamans.

Georgia State’s e-reserve system is much like many found in universities across the US, making Judge Orinda’s decision paramount.

Initially, the verdict seems to favor libraries digitally sharing information with students and researchers.

“Indeed, it poses a difficult challenge for everyone involved, it seems,” said Kevin Smith of Duke University shortly after the decision.

Smith identified ways publishers could achieve their means after Judge Evens’ verdict.

It poses a difficult challenge for everyone involved.”

– Kevin Smith, Duke University

“There are significant aspects of this ruling that will prove very difficult for libraries as well,” Smith said.

Judge Evans’ said that ten percent, or one chapter, is fair game for libraries to us so long as it is not the heart of the work. Smith believes her ten percent rule for libraries as a guide post for fair use will prove difficult to practice.

In Georgia State’s case, photocopying licensing was not found to be the same thing as digital licensing. In the future, publishers will most likely file more digital copyrights to protect themselves from digital distribution of materials.

Another crucial consideration—how much do the publishers stand to lose if students have digital access to this information?

If there is no competitively priced digital alternative available to students, then Georgia State making a digital copy, within the parameters of fair use, available to students is seemingly harmless.

If digital access is not available then a library making them available online for students is not stepping on the toes of a product the publishers provide, according to the ruling. Publishers will have to provide this material online for a reasonable fee to keep Georgia State, and other universities, from making them available for students at no charge.

On the contrary, Judge Evans’ ruling criticizes Georgia State for not evaluating potential market impact of their digital distribution of copyrighted works. Libraries becoming forecasters for the publishing community could be a potential hazard.

Other considerations, such as “hit counts” of questionable materials and the percentage of the work that was made available for students weighed heavily on the decision.

Although an appeal is not out of the question, right now Georgia State’s e-reserve system is still fully available for students.

“Any changes to library reserve procedures to come into compliance with Judge Evans’ interpretation of fair use for electronic reserves will be determined later this summer,” said Laura Burtle, Associate Dean of digital library services and special collections.

“The library is pleased that Judge Evans affirmed the relevance and appropriateness of fair use in education, and for limited selections of material on electronic reserve and course pages,” Burtle said. “This means that there should not be much change in student access to course readings.”

TERAH BOYD News Editor

unTrust and Indian Creek are scheduled to continue construction this summer.

Expect a July ground breaking on Indian Creek’s new lodge. Designers are currently working out the final details of the new lodge that will be a face-lifted version of the current structure.

The new lodge will offer the same amenities as before. There will be meeting rooms, kitchen and porches, in addition to the outside recreation area.

The swimming pool and tennis facility currently on site will remain untouched.

“Students can expect to see construction in the fall,” said Kim Bauer director of Facilities Design and Construction. She said that the new lodge should be ready for students January 2013.

Georgia State’s Indian Creek recreation area, located in Stone Mountain, is available for university clubs and groups for a small fee.

Publishers respond: “We are also pleased that the Court rejected the idea that public universities can shield themselves from allegations of copyright infringement, thus ensuring that respect for copyright is required of both public and private universities and colleges.”

- SAGE Publications

“We believe it is premature and unwise for anyone to declare victory or defeat. The ruling is 347 pages long and not easy to understand, its interpretation of the law is controversial and unprecedented in several important respects, and it appears to make a number of assertions of fact that are not supported by the trial record.”

-Association of American University Presses

“The Judge’s ruling recognizes that GSU’s copyright policy is flawed. It also makes it clear that the existence of a convenient and economical licensing solution (such as that offered by the Copyright Clearance Centre) would make the reproduction and distribution on the scale that Georgia State University has engaged in unacceptable without such a license.”

-Peter Davison Corporate Affairs Director Cambridge University Press

Georgia State also continues its $3 million renovation of the SunTrust building this summer.

The primarily mechanical renovation is on schedule, according to Bauer.

In previous remodel of the building asbestos was removed from the space between the building’s floors according to Jeff Winslett, project leader for the contractors of the previous remodel.

He said asbestos in the walls of SunTrust was never removed because the walls were left intact during the 1981- 1991 remodel.

“We are not having problems with asbestos,” Bauer said. She previously stated that the university would have the building tested and in the event asbestos was found it would be professionally removed.

The building, located at 25 Park Place, will house the Physics and Astronomy departments along with University Relations in September.

The Communications department is scheduled to move to the building in December.

Crustaceans included in research this summer ANDRES CRUZ-WELLMANN Associate News Editor

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he Second Century Initiative is a program developed to increase nationally recognized scholarly strength for Georgia State. The departments of Communication, Computer Science, Religious Studies and English, along with the Middle East Institute, will examine trans-cultural conflict and violence as a part of this initiative. They will also study the role that highspeed global communication networks now play in magnifying and enflaming these issues and how to better manage and prevent such conflicts.

The Second Century Initiative also has other interdisciplinary programs that range from Bioinformatics and Neuroethics to Stellar Astrophysics and Astroinformatics.

Jackie Mickelwright, a Ph.D graduate from Georgia State, conducted a study which found that the higher the levels of emotional distress that a parent experiences following a child’s severe injury, the greater the possibility that the parent will result to stronger, stricter, authoritarian-style parenting.

As well a being related to parental distress, these parenting styles were also closely related to the child’s reduced adaptive functioning.

While it is hard to determine the nature of this relationship, it does bring up questions as to whether there is a mutual relationship between the parental distress and the child’s reduced functioning.

Don Edwards, Fadi A. Issa and Joanne Drummond of Georgia State and Daniel Cattaert of the Centre de Neurosciences Integratives et Cognitives of the Universities of Bordeaux have recently discovered that a certain species of crustacean social status can affect neural circuitry.

They found that when touched unexpectedly, dominant and subordinate differ in their reaction. Dominant crayfish tend to raise their claws. Subordinate crayfish tend to lower themselves and move backward.

Neuroscientists at Georgia State are now working on creating a computational model.

“If you can’t build it, you don’t know truly how it works,” Edwards said.

The National Center for Special Education Research has awarded a group of Georgia State researchers in the College of Education, led by professor Amy Lederberg a $10 million grant. Its purpose is to help build the National Research and Development Center for Literacy and Deafness, which is aimed at learning how children who are deaf and hard of hearing learn to read and improve literacy results from kindergarten to second grade through a five year interdisciplinary study.

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First Arabic speaking hall comes to State

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earning a new language does not have to stop in the classroom. Georgia State Housing has approved the addition of the Arabic Residence Hall, or Beit Arabiya, in the Georgia State University Commons.

This fall the hall will be available to past or current Arabic students and international Arabic speaking students will also be considered. The first floor of the Commons’ building D will house the students in apartments consisting of four bedrooms and two bathrooms each.

Erycha Medeiros, a third year student of Arabic and president of the Arab Cultural Association, will be the resident assistant of the hall.

Medeiros has worked for Georgia State Housing as an RA in the past.

In addition to the RA, a Fulbright language teaching assistant from Tunisia, Emna Jarraya, will also live on the hall to assist students.

Along with having the opportunity to socialize with other Arabic

speakers, students will be required to attend meetings and activities organized by the hall RA. Residents will gain insight into the language and culture that a classroom is unable to provide, according to Alta Schwartz, Director of Outreach at the Middle East Institute.

“I really wish I could live in the Arabic Residence Hall. The most important part of learning a language is communicating with others often.” Jasmin Anderson, a second year Arabic student said.

Excluding regular language immersion programs, this hall will be the only Arabic themed halls with a scholar-in-residence in the United States, according to Schwartz.

While there are limited spaces for living on the hall, there will be events open for Arabic students or members of the Arabic Cultural Association.

Incoming students who may be interested in living on the Arabic Residence Hall should contact Alta Schwartz at the Middle East Institute located at 34 Peachtree Street on the 20th floor or by phone at 404-413-6146.

AYSHA JOHNSON | THE SIGNAL

Beit Arabiya, or the Arabic Residence Hall, will be in the University Commons

Graphic design in motion Jeff Boortz’s offers real-world experience at State LAURA HAAS Staff Writer

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mmy-award winning designer Jeff Boortz is coming to the Welch School of Art & Design as an assistant professor this fall.

Boortz, who won two Emmys for his work with NBC Sports, will be teachBOORTZ ing courses in typography and corporate identity using more than twenty years of experience in multimedia and motion graphics to emphasize the “motion graphics side of graphic design.”

“I will look at these courses from my side of the industry, they will cover the same principles as anyone else but I will lead them to the motion graphics side of that,” Boortz said.

Boortz is returning to teaching after leaving his post at SCAD in the spring of 2011.

“I always loved teaching, but I didn’t necessarily love SCAD,” Boortz said.

At SCAD, motion graphics is taught separately from graphic design, an organizational decision that Boortz disagreed with.

“Our students were not getting a fundamental place in graphic design and adding motion to it,” Boortz said. “What I’m excited about with GSU is that the kids are getting a liberal arts degree, with SCAD, as an arts school, it was a little bit narrow with its focus.”

One of the reasons that he left SCAD was to form the creative motion company, Be The Creative Source, an Atlanta-based company representing other creative design companies.

“I’ve had a couple of creative design companies throughout the years, but this way I’m able to manage more companies,” Boortz said. “It’s basically what I’ve been doing for the past ten years or so, but for more people.”

Before opening Be The Creative Source, Boortz worked as the creative director for RIOT, an Atlanta-based post-production company.

“They hired me to launch a company called Uprising, a creative production company that did advertising and marketing,” Boortz said.

While working for RIOT, Boortz’s clients included The History Channel, VH1, ESPN Sports and AT&T. “A lot of things that are on TV do multiple things, promo and ad,” Boortz said. “For VH1 we did a spot promoting the Green Lantern, but it was for VH1. It promotes both the movie and the network at the same time.”

Boortz hopes to bring similar real-world projects to the classroom, preparing his design students for the business of motion graphics.

“I will reach out to the industry to get project briefs in order to get, as much as possible, problems that people out in the industry are tackling now,” Boortz said.

In forming Be The Creative Source, Boortz hired three of his students from SCAD. “I see what students can do,” Boortz said.

“They can leapfrog ahead of some of the people in the industry already, but they don’t necessarily get the opportunity to lead a project when they could do it better than the people that are.”

Advertisers are actively competing for the attention of the young adult demographic. Boortz sees this as a strong advantage for young graphic designers.

“The demographic that all advertisers want is their generation, so being able to speak to that generation is something they can do better because they are that generation,” Boortz said. “My goal as a teacher is to empower them to speak directly to that demographic and to build skills that other people in the marketplace might not have.”

The world of graphic design is constantly evolving, and Boortz warns students not to “fall in love with the technology.”

“If you’re starting a four-year degree, the technology you start with will be obsolete by the time you graduate,” Boortz said. “Ideals and principles are what do endure. It’s very difficult to project where the world is going to go. To understand how to continue to learn in life will position out students to succeed more. The ability to acquire knowledge is something that never goes out of style.”

News of note within colleges ANDRES CRUZ-WELLMANN

College of Law: U.S. News and World Report ranked Georgia State’s College of Law as 6th most popular law school in the U.S, based on the college’s yield, or the percentage rate of accepted students who decide to enroll. Out of 423 accepted students, 223 students decided to enroll, giving GSU a 52.7% yield rate.

Honors College: The Board of Regents approved Georgia State’s purchase of 100 Auburn Avenue, possibly the new home of the Honors College. In addition to the Honors College, the building is proposed to house the Alumni and Admissions office and the Georgia State welcome center.

Georgia State will pay $9 million for the former Atlanta Life building.

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: U.S News and World Report also Ranked Georgia State’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies as 23rd among the best public affair schools, ranking six points higher than Columbia University. Other Programs within Andrew Young also rose in ranking.

Public Finance and Budgeting moved up to forth from fifth, Nonprofit management rose to from 13th to 12th, City Management and Public Policy ranked 12th, Public-policy analysis ranked 24th and Public Policy and Administration moved to 26th from 33rd.

Institute of Public Health: The Institute of Public Health is set to become a school once it receives its accreditation from the Council on Education in Public Health. Michael P. Erikson has been chosen as the future school’s founding dean. He has been a professor and served as director of the institute since 2002, and in 2010 brought in a multi-million dollar award from the National Institute of Health to help create the Center for Excellence in Health Disparities Research.

School of Nursing and Health Professions: Will offer a Bachelor of Science to a Doctor of Philosophy in nursing in the fall— a direct route for those pursuing healthcare research, and something only offered by 4% of nursing schools in the country.

“Graduating PhD candidates earlier in their career allow nurse scientists to develop expertise in research. There is time to participate in more than one post-doctoral research experience, more time for them to be mentored in academia,” Ptlene Minick, associate professor and doctoral program coordinator program in nursing at Georgia State stated.

College of Education: This year, the College of Education’s Instructional Technology Center will undergo several new changes including offering students, faculty, and staff new equipment and new areas to work and study.

The college will also add a number of new programs both in the undergraduate level and in the graduate level. For undergraduate students, a new minor in Educational Psychology will be available in the fall. For graduate students, some programs such as the M.Ed in Middle Level Education, the M.Ed in Science Education, the M.L.M in Library Media, and the Ed.S in Teaching and Learning will be deactivated, though they all will either become concentrations in new graduate degree programs or will be combined into interdisciplinary degree programs.

Robinson College of Business: Coca-Cola has given the opportunity to twenty students from the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality to represent the School of Hospitality and intern with it at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The students will serve within the venue operations division of Coca-Cola.

College of Arts and Sciences: The National Science Foundation awarded Nicole Cabrera a prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship for her proposal, “Finding Nearby Young Planets: A New Approach.” She will receive $90,000 to support her research into exoplanets.

FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD

OPINIONS The GSU Master Plan in Full Effect In 1996 the world came to Atlanta’s doorstep, and suddenly Atlanta realized that it was time we freshened up the face of our city if we wanted to continue down the path of transforming Atlanta into an international metropolis. There were, of course, the obvious changes to the face of the city, Turner Field, Concourse E at HartsfieldJackson, Centennial Olympic Park, as well as countless other amenities across the city.

With this new influx of international visitors to our city, Georgia State put a plan into place to bring Georgia State onto the scene as a premier research university.

As students, we are only here at the university for a limited time, so it is difficult to appreciate how much Georgia State has improved over the last decade, but the Master Plan seems to be going full steam.

Conceived in 1996 and implemented in 1997, the Mainstreet Master Plan is Georgia State’s effort to change the face of downtown—and we are already enjoying some of i’s results. The Rialto Center is now a functioning and vibrant part of the Georgia State campus as well as the Student Recreation Center and the Aderhold Learning Center.

As a student, developments like this are exciting but also worrying. The frugal student is always concerned with how the school’s budgeting will affect their student fees, and they are right to do so. Although there have been some complaints from students about rising student fees, it’s mostly the sports programs and not new construction that bears the brunt of the blame from the student body. Facilities that benefit the students and that are designed for student use seem to bother the students less, especially when it improves the quality of a students experience here at university.

So far the students have not seemed to notice a signifigant change in their fees that can be immediately linked to new construction on campus, but that does not mean that they won’t. And the university has enjoyed the implicit support of the students in their endeavors but that might not last forever. The completed construction has helped students find new places to study and to exercise, but the university should be wary not to rely too heavily on student fees to support these projects, as that is the easiest way to lose support of the students.

That being said, so far the Mainstreet Master Plan has provided us with excellent facilities for the students, and the university should continue striving to improve the quality of life in downtown Atlanta and solidifying Georgia State’s reputation as a premier research university.

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An open letter to freshman MILES KEENLYSIDE Opinions Editor

Hello freshmen and welcome to Georgia State, your new gateway to knowledge. How does it feel to be called freshmen again?

Unfortunately the halcyon days of your senior year in high school have come to and end and you have been thrust into the fray of university without so much as a map or a flashlight.

In the coming weeks you may find yourself running around the campus, standing in lines, meeting with advisors and generally lost in what seems to be a bureaucratic labyrinth.

Fear not, young scholar, and don’t panic.

It’s really not all that bad.

Now that you’re starting at the beginning again just after finishing high school, education may feel like an endless Sisyphean labor, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

This is not only your first year in college, but it’s a crucial crux in how you choose to navigate through the rest of your education.

You will come to find that university is different from high school in many ways. You are awarded much more freedom personally and with how you plan your schedule.

However it is important to be wary of these freedoms.

Certainly, it is within your right and your interest to use these newfound freedoms to

celebrate and to party. Go ahead, you earned it by making it this far and it’s expected of you.

But don’t go too crazy; you may have the power to be in control of yourself now, but with great power comes great responsibility.

No one will come find you if you skip class. No one will tell you when to register for classes. No one will give you a second chance if you get an F; it will bring down your GPA forever.

University doesn’t have to be hard though; there are upsides to being in control of your own destiny.

Once you do figure out the proper time and method to register for classes you can form your own schedule to fit your needs. No more taking 6 or 7 classes at a time with block scheduling and being shepherded around by a loud speaker and a bell.

Give yourself enough time to register for classes in time to get the ones that you want, (remember nobody ever wants to take an 8 a.m. class) and don’t overload on too many hours.

I know that you are used to taking English, math, social studies, P.E. and Spanish at the same time, but trust me—that isn’t going to work here. If you try to do it, you’re going to have a bad time.

At the end of the day, university should be an enjoyable experience for you, so make sure you take the time to set yourself up in a way that you won’t have to stress out. This is the time of your life that you will look back on when you are a crusty old person sitting on your future porch.

So make sure to take the right steps so that when you do look back on these days, you’ll do so with a nostalgic sigh rather than a guttural grunt of regret.

Amatuer Drinking JAMES MCDOUGALD Guest Columnist

Welcome to college; it’s a special sort of place your high school honestly did not prepare you for. It’s also likely you’ve found yourself in the city for the first time. So, welcome! Enjoy yourself. And please, please don’t do that stupid thing you’re considering.

Where most people will tell you to be safe, I’m trying to keep your dumb ass off YouTube.

As sure as St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t make you Irish, you are the reason we can’t have nice things. After what I’m sure was an unremarkable eighteen years, you’re ready to cut loose and don’t have to rely on that “cool” old guy who used to buy you wine coolers anymore.

College! You have arrived. Sure, the dorm room’s too small and yes, that Bob Marley/Pink Floyd/Boondocks Saints poster is lame, but you have arrived. You’ll figure out you have no taste soon; I’m sure someone will point it out to you.

But there’s one major thing to keep in mind: unless you’re from Rockdale County, more than likely you’re entering college underage.

Very underage. Your fake ID won’t work most anywhere. Please don’t be awful to the person who calls you on it. Make friends! Drink with them – but not in public – at their house or something. I’m going to reiterate, don’t get wasted in public; you cannot handle yourself in public. But James, you say, “I could do more shots of Jager than anyone in my senior class.”

Congratulations, your high school will be singing your exaltations for generations. You also spent that night sleeping under your mom’s coffee table. So I ask, is that really winning?

Other ways to lose include catching yourself on fire, catching a friend on fire, or… just stay away from fire. It will always burn you. If your beverage holds a flame you stand a very high chance of your face and hair going up like a leaky gas main. Your friends will laugh at you and your grandmother will cry when she sees the video on Facebook. Consider the awkward, unattractive dance of your indoor sunglass-wearing at night compatriots; do you trust those people being able to figure out a fire extinguisher in an emergency?

Always watch your drink. It doesn’t matter who you are. People are awful. You may begin each day with a song in your heart, being dressed by woodland creatures, but people are still horrible. Look out for one another, and always be aware of your surroundings. One minute you could be at a drum circle, discussing Descartes’ theories of an evil god and the next thing you know, you’re across the border sitting in a tub of ice missing a kidney. Personally I think it would be bad enough waking up in Florida.

Finally, don’t drink and drive. This goes back to the idea of your teenage-self drinking in public. You. Can’t. In addition to those two red wine and cokes turning you into a crushing bore with delusions of wit, you do not possess the necessary understanding to gage your limits. I’m not putting you down; I’m just saying you have years of good times ahead—don’t blow all of your parents’ money on a DUI.

Introducing the SGA

Each senator in the Student Government Association at Georgia State University represents 1000 students. We can tell you that currently each and every senator is representing you to the best of their abilityby having an adventurous, relaxing or maybe even studious summer.

Although the majority of Panthers are enjoying some much needed time off, in Student Government we are also balancing that with brainstorming some amazing objectives for fall.

This year we are going to work hard to make our Senate more effective and open to your concerns. Our Executive Board is brimming with ideas for new programs, solutions to old problems, and ways to activate faculty and staff to student concerns.

Most importantly, we are ready to build a relationship with you.

Student Government is just an empty shell if we don’t exemplify the ideas and desires of the students. We have transportation, security and tuition on the agenda but we don’t want to go about things with our own egos dominating.

We want to hear your thoughts and work as a cohesive body to voice our concerns in the University. It is unacceptable for decisions to be made on behalf of students without the real opinion of the students.

Eliminating that gap is our goal, and we are poised to achieve that in the 2012-2013 academic school year. There is so much promise in the officials that you have elected to represent you in the Student Government Association.

As members of the Executive Board, we promise to hold them accountable and to encourage them to do the same for us. You can visit www.gsu.edu/sga to view our mission statement and other information.

We look forward to making an impact together, starting now.

-Marcus Kernizan and Taylor Briggs President and Executive Vice President of Student Government Association Georgia State University

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OPINIONS

Do’s & Dont’s

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Smoke pot in the dorms.

I know its college, and I’m sure you’ve got some Rube Goldbergesque contraption involving a water bottle, febreze, bath towels, dryer sheets and paper towel tubes, but it won’t work and you’ll be out on your ass when you get caught. If you’re going to light up, don’t do it on university property, you big dummy.

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Shop around for textbooks.

Your professors will have you go to the University bookstore and buy them there for a huge sum of money, but they have to say that because the publishers have their blood sucking fingers so deep in the university pie.

You, on the other hand, don’t have to buy them that way.

Often you can find other students selling their used textbooks on campus, and if you find an older edition of the book for cheaper, check with your professors if you may use an older edition before purchasing it.

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Party your way out of school.

Many freshmen fall prey to partying too much and have their grades suffer. Dropping out in your first year is not uncommon because students use their free time to party, and then are unable to boost their GPA back high enough to stay in school. You went through 12 years of school to make it this far, so don’t throw it away yet.

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Live in Georgia State’s Greek housing with your sorority sisters or fraternity brothers.

Making a Home at Georgia State INTISAR SERAAJ Staff Writer

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eorgia State quickly becomes a home for students who live on campus and put forth the effort of getting involved.

Whether one lives in the University Commons, Piedmont North, Freshman Hall, the Lofts, or Greek housing, housing is what one makes of it. A dorm room can be transformed into almost anything as long as you set your imagination free along with the rest of your mind.

The best way to experience the best of what Georgia State offers is to be open, according to marketing major Java Barker, 19.

“Be open to new people, new experiences, new places …be open,” Barker said.

21-year-old Residential Advisor (RA) Jessica Townshend shares similar advice for incoming students.

“The first few days that you’re there, try to make friends even if you’re shy, because that few days is when everyone is the loneliest or when everyone is trying to find a friend,” said Townsend, a junior majoring in journalism.

Many students who come far from home or without any old friends or family forget that they may be physically alone but they are not alone in the experience. Senior accounting major Sharaye Stroman, also an RA, attests to this with a reflection of her Freshman year when she came to a state she had no family in.

“When I came to Georgia State the distance got to me- the people… the whole setting was something new to get used to,” said Stroman, 20.

According to Stroman, a student must give a lot of themselves to actually make living on campus worthwhile. Once a student puts forth the effort, it will make a big difference and students will be able to meet [other] people, according to Stroman.

As RA’s, Stroman and Townsend are there to make

the transition from home-to-home easier. Patience and a caring attitude are key ingredients for RA’s, according to Townsend. According to Stroman, RA’s do not only produce programs and do monthly health and safety checks, but they are also role models, residential counselors and potential friends.

“We’re everything underneath the sun: we do things [we are told] to do and things that we take the initiative to do,” said Stroman.

From RA’s to the comfort of the apartment style dorms, much is provided to make sure your living experience is enjoyable.

According to Barker, his decision to live in university housing was mostly based on convenience.

“You’ll always know what’s going on, always able to go to whatever event when necessary, able to not [have to] wake up two months ahead to get to class, and it was easier to get involved,” Barker said.

According to Barker, not only does he find university housing convenient, but he also finds it to be very comfortable living in the dorms. Georgia State provides homey amenities including a furnished living room, full sized kitchen, and free laundry to make students’ home-away-from-home comfortable.

According to Barker, university housing is what you make of it.

On the other hand, living on-campus is also convenient because Georgia State is located in downtown Atlanta where there are numerous restaurants to choose from in addition to two dining halls, cooking in the dorms, and Panther Dining options all over campus.

“There are numerous restaurants on Peachtree Street, by Aderhold Learning Center, in the Underground and in CNN (which aren’t far from campus) - many [of which] give student discounts,” said Stroman.

Whatever your appetite desires the most, whether it is food or making new friends, on-campus housing enhances the college experience in various ways.

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The Lofts offer chic living for Georgia State students.

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Enjoy the campus and the city living in Georgia State’s Lofts.

Be open to new people, new experiences, new places... be open – Java Barker

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Freshman hall is conveniently located in walking distance of The Commons and campus.

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Students anticipate new clubs this fall LAURA APPERSON Copy Writer

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eorgia State students are looking forward to welcoming many new clubs, organizations, fraternities and sororities to the university this fall.

Some of the newly-approved clubs include Panther Bikes, Women’s Ultimate Frisbee, and the Pink Panthers.

Gina Maddox, a student who leads Panther Bikes, shared a little bit of the history behind the group. Panther Bikes was

created in 2009, when students and faculty expressed interest in making Georgia State a more bicycle-friendly campus.

“Our overall goal is to shift the Georgia State University campus from a motor vehicle-centered campus to a more bicycleand pedestrian-friendly one,” Maddox said.

Before petitioning to become an official club for the 2012-2013 school year, Panther Bikes helped begin a “bike share” program, in which the group teamed up with Touch the Earth to allow students, faculty and staff to check out bikes for up to two nights.

“We also work with the University and outside groups to improve facilities and conditions that support bicycling,” Maddox said. “We are partnered with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, an organization that serves as a strong advocate for bicycling at Georgia State and in Atlanta generally.”

For more information on Panther Bikes and how to join this eco-friendly club, contact Gina Maddox at GSUBikes@ gmail.com.

The Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club is active again for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year, welcoming women of all skill

levels in ultimate frisbee. The club plays in competitive tournaments, traveling to several different cities in the Southeast.

The team currently has about fifteen team members with one captain—junior Irene Tsinajinnie. The team is currently accepting new players, as well.

The team practices at Panthersville on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30.

For more information about Women’s Ultimate Frisbee, send an email to gsuwomensultimate@gmail.com or contact the advisor, Melissa Moutry, at mmoutry@gsu.edu.

Club Name

Summary

Contact

Bengali Cultural Association (BCA)

Promote Bengali culture on campus

President: Arefeen Chowdhury bca.gsu.edu

Alpha Iota Omicron Fraternity, Inc.

Providing males the means for success in a changing global society

President: Kishan Patel Advisor: Dr. S Rashid Naim snaim1@gsu.edu

Freshman Learning Community Peer Mentors

Give older students an opportunity to mentor freshman

peermentors@gsu.edu 0or Office of Undergraduate Studies at 404-413-2052

Order of Omega

Recognize Greek leaders

http://www.orderofomega.org/

Pink Panthers

Empower young women and encourage future leaders

President: Leah Swann pinkpanthersgsu@gsu.edu

Tennis Club Team at Georgia State University

Recreational and competitive tennis activity

President: Will Smith clubtennisgsu@hotmail.com

Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club

Provide women’s ultimate frisbee in a competitive and learning environment

gsuwomensultimate@gmail.com

Panther Takedown Wrestling Club

Compete with other wrestling clubs/teams

President: Nolan Napoleon Meadors II Advisor: Ben Pollard bpollard@gsu.edu

Panther Bikes

Encourage making the Georgia State campus a bike-friendly area

Gina Maddox GSUBikes@gmail.com

CALENDAR Editor’s note: Publicize your event in this calendar! Contact CC Sirmans at signalliving@gmail.com with the event name, time, date, location and a brief description.

June 1

Yoga Classes for Georgia State faculty, staff and students. Get more information at 485 University Center.

June 2

Virginia-Highland SummerFest 2012

Historic Virginia Highland is Atlanta’s most popular neighborhood for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Noted as one of the best artists’ markets in the Southeast. The Virginia-Highland Summerfest features works by local artists and activities for the entire family. Free Admission.

June 3

Community Day at the Woodruff

The Woodruff Arts Center and its divisions will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tragedy at Orly Airport, which was the catalyst for the founding of The Woodruff.

June 6

Blood Drive

Georgia State is hosting a blood drive in the Urban Life Building.

10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

June 8

Sci Fi Summer Con Atlanta 2012

A small inexpensive convention with science fiction / fantasy / horror / comics / gaming themes. Lots of activities throughout the weekend.

Crowne Plaza NW perimeter galleria hotel // 6345 Powers Ferry Road Northwest // Atlanta, Ga

June 9

Red Bull Soapbox Race

Back by popular demand, Red Bull Soapbox Race will screech into Atlanta. The Red Bull Soapbox Race is a fun-filled day of laughs and cheers where participants design, build and attempt to race their human-powered carts.

Piedmont Park on Tenth Street. Pits open at 10 a.m. First race at 12 p.m.

Can-A-Palooza

Come out for a day of fun and entertainment!

The Can-A-Palooza festival will jumpstart the annual can-a-thon drive that the Atlanta Community Food Bank Sponsors each year.

The Darlington Apartments 2025 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, Ga

June 14

Summer Harvest 2012

Onion Man Productions will present their annual festival, featuring “A collection of 10-minute plays by local playwrights that stroll through the open fields and looming woods of relationships.”

College Street Playhouse (Lionheart Theatre Company) Norcross, Ga

July 14

Northside Hospital Movies in the Park

At sundown a family-friendly movie will be shown on Southern Outdoor Cinema’s huge three story inflatable movie screen in HD. Concessions will be available. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray.

Newtown Park 3150 Old Alabama Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 // Johns Creek, Ga

July 19-21

Nick Lowe and His Band w/ Tift Merritt

Vendors and Visual Artists will take over the main hall of the mall while performing artists wow the crowd from the main-stage.

Food, art, literature, music, fashion and more...a little something for everyone to enjoy!

10 a.m.-9 p.m. // Greenbriar Mall 2841 Greenbriar Parkway, SW Atlanta, Ga

July 28

Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes Music Fest

The Left Eye Music Fest is a family-friendly one dayevent that will highlight and celebrate many aspects of Lisa’s personality, as well as the things she loved the most, from music and fashion, to food and family!

Tickets Price: TBA // Porter Stanford III Performing Arts Center // 3181 Rainbow Dr

TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012

Restaurant Guide Moe’s & Joe’s Tavern 1033 N Highland Avenue NE

Moe’s and Joe’s has been a hot spot for college students since the 1950’s, and not much about that has changed. The menu at this restaurant/bar truly has everything—burgers, tacos, salads, wings, sandwiches, and even a section called “small bites” that includes snacks like boiled peanuts and popcorn. The food is reasonably priced and the beer is cheap.

You can get a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon for $6.50.

Jack’s Pizza & Wings serves $1 beers every day and their menu includes (in addition to pizza and chicken wings) salads, pizza rolls, tater tots, calzones and sandwiches. It’s a fun environment and they host entertaining events every week like drunk bingo, trivia nights and every summer they host three Jell-O wrestling events.

Like their menu, their events cater to several different interests. On Monday nights Jack’s has general trivia at 8 p.m. and cartoon trivia around 10 p.m.

Jack’s Pizza & Wings 676 Highland Ave NE

The Earl

488 Flat Shoals Avenue The Earl is a restaurant and venue located in East Atlanta. They have good snacks and appetizers like EARL Nachos and Corn Dog Nugglets. They also have meals including burgers, sandwiches and steak. The Earl hosts shows performed by both local and more big-name artists almost every night of the week, so it’s another place that’s fun both at night and during the day.

El Azteca has cheap but delicious Mexican food and they are conveniently open until 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday every week. They offer great deals on combination meals and El Azteca has an incredibly nice patio right on Ponce de Leon Avenue with umbrellas to shade each table. It is a wonderful place to go if the weather is nice and you feel like eating outside. El Azteca also has cheap (but strong) margaritas that you can order in a glass, half pitcher or a full pitcher.

El Azteca

939 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE

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Freshmen are ready to dive into their summer in Atlanta with fun foods and entertainment before the fast approaching new school year begins. Students just may find their new favorite restaurant in this guide to good eats.

If you’re on a budget like most college students are, Victory Sandwich Bar has a variety of delicious sandwiches for $4. The portions are perfect—every sandwich is fairly small and comes with a handful of salt and pepper chips. But if you’re super hungry, you may want to order two. In addition to their 11 creative sandwiches, Victory makes a fantastic jack & coke slushie and has a selection of spiked sodas.

Victory Sandwich Bar 280 Elizabeth Street NE

Ru San’s

120 Caroline Street

(in the Edgewood Shopping Center) If you love crazy techno music (one of the many small charms of the Ru San’s off Edgewood) and cheap sushi, you will love Ru San’s.

They have a sushi menu as well as a sushi bar. Even if you aren’t a sushi fan you can get their delicious vegetable or chicken fried rice. It comes in a huge portion but isn’t expensive at all—prepare to bring home leftovers! Ru San’s is also in a great location if you need to run errands—the same shopping center has a Target and a Kroger.

Estoria is a bar, restaurant and venue that’s great during the day or at night and has a relaxed vibe. Estoria occasionally hosts shows by local artists.

Their food menu is creative—the appetizers, or “plates to share,” include fried pickles, blue cheese chips, and beer battered green beans. For meals, Estoria offers a selection of burgers, burritos, tacos, salads, and sandwiches. The drinks are also cheap, which is always a perk for those 21 and up!

Estoria

727 Wylie Street Southeast

Fellini’s Pizza

909 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Just down the street from El Azteca is a charming little pizza joint called Fellini’s. The restaurant is a small chain that has 6 others in Atlanta.

The one on Ponce de Leon, though, is open until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday. You can get a huge slice of pizza for $2 at Fellinis, and they also have a really nice patio with a fountain in the middle so customers can sit and watch the cars go by while enjoying nice weather and a delicious slice of pizza.

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10 FACTS LITTLE

KNOWN

ABOUT GSU

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Dubbed the ‘dancing GSU chick’ by students, rumor has it that for years a young lady with headphones on can be seen around campus, dancing nonstop. The question is, what is she always listening to? (type dancing GSU chick in youtube).

Johnny Reynolds, Supervisor of the Enrollment Services Call Center, auditioned for season four of the famous American Idol.

3

Georgia State was known as Georgia Tech’s “Evening school of Commerce” in 1913.

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Because of its large quantity of students (over 30,000 and counting), faculty members (1,000 and counting), and degrees (250 and counting), Georgia State is now the second-largest university system in Georgia.

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Anette Lucile Hall was the first African-American to attend Georgia State, which helped to pave the way for Georgia State’s diversity.

It is projected that by 2015, Georgia State will need somewhere around one million additional square feet of space for the 50,000 students expected to be enrolled.

For much of its history, Georgia State was a commuter school, offering no on-campus or university-owned housing.

Georgia State’s alumnus includes Ken Lewis (CEO of Bank of America), Atlanta-born rapper Ludacris, and actress Julia Roberts, who only attended Georgia State for a short period of time.

The library, in its entirety (including volumes and micro texts), holds 3,444,343 pieces of work.

The year 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Georgia State!

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Grab your friends and check out these movies, albums and festivals that are must-sees this summer.

Highly Anticipated Movies

The Amazing Spider Man Release Date: 7/3/2012

The Dark Knight Rises Release Date: 7/20/2012

Sparkle Release Date: 08/17/2012

If you like action and superheros, you’ll enjoy the next installation of Spiderman: The Amazing Spiderman.

Peter Parker, played by Andrew Garfield, falls upon a clue that may aid him in understanding why his parents disappeared when he was young. Emma Stone, Rhys Ifan, Sally Field and more also star in this actionpacked movie.

After the success of its predecessor, The Dark Knight, watch Christian Bale’s last run as batman in this reported last installment of the series. After the death of District Attorney Harvey Bent, the Gotham City Police Department is hot on Batman’s trail. Finally deciding to face the music, Batman returns to the city of Gotham to confront the villain, Bane, who plans to destroy the city. Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman reprise their roles in this highly-anticipated final conclusion.

Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 film with the same name, centers around a struggling music prodigy, Sparkle (played by Jordin Sparks). Sparkle eventually teams up with her two sisters, played by Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter, who aspire to become a success in the midst of the Motown-era. The movie is now dedicated to the late-great Whitney Houston, who plays Sparkle’s mother in the film. The film also stars comedian Mike Epps and Atlanta-born artist Cee Lo Green, amongst several others.

Artist: Linkin Park Album name: Living Things Release Date: 6/26/2012

Artist: 50 Cent Album name: TBA Release Date: 7/2/2012

Artist: Passion Pit Album name: Gossamer Release Date: 07/24/2012

In the year 2000 – a time when cheesy rap records and boy band mania were the norm – a group of guys by the name of Linkin Park came to change the music game with their debut album, Hybrid Theory. The album was eventually certified diamond by the RIAA in 2005. Now, seven years and four studio albums later, the group is ready to return to its original roots. Lead singer Chester Bennington tells nme.com, an online music magazine, that the new album contains “…a lot of guitar work with big choruses and the heavier electronic stuff to give it that really big wall of sound feeling without getting too metal.” Critics are already giving it a standing ovation.

Rapper 50 Cent has been out of the music spotlight for some time now, not releasing a single hit record in years. But 40 million and some odd albums sold later, the hip-hop artist is ready to make a comeback with his fifth studio album (title currently unknown). Rumor has it that the album will feature production from heavy-hitters such as Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze, Jake One, Jim Jonsin and others. While the list of artists to appear on the album are unknown, there are reports that collaborations will include rappers Eminem and Snoop Dogg.

Indie group Passion Pit first hit the airwaves with their 2009 album Manners, which eventually caught the attention of a wide-range of listeners, from college students to advertisers. With catchy songs like “Sleepyhead,” the group’s audience has grown immensely. Lead vocalist Michael Angelakos tells nme.com that the album is going to be “…a really fantastic, exciting, beautiful, gorgeous record.” Will the band be able to outdo their predecessor? If their debut is any indication, expect to hear great things on this album.

The Atlanta Street Food Festival

Brooke Haven Beer Fest 2012

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts

If you’re a food fanatic, make your way to Piedmont Park on July 14th. According to their official website, atlantastreetfoodfestival.com, it will be an “an event that will showcase the top ten Atlanta area food trucks and bring awareness to this growing community that provides high end, quality food in a unique way.”

Some vendors include Nacho Mama’s Street Taqueria and Champion Cheesesteaks.

Appease your taste with a variety of beers at the Brooke Haven Beer fest! While there is a price to pay in order to get in, it’s one you won’t regret. Admission includes tasting of over 150 beers from around the world, plus a larger festival area and shaded areas. Expect live music, great beer, and some of Atlanta’s best food trucks and vendors.

Located between Buckhead and Ansley Park neighborhoods, more than 150 artists and artisans will be in attendance, along with a children’s area, gourmet foods and local musicians. Not only is the Peachtree Hills Festival easily accessible for Marta riders, there is plenty of parking. The best part of all? Admission is free.

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Saturday, July 14, 2012 | 11 a.m. Piedmont Park 1345 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta, GA

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Brandon Jones

Former Georgia State football safety Brandon Jones pursued his dream by making his pro debut last month in the Arena Football League with the Tampa Bay Storm.

During the first two seasons, Jones was one of the Panthers’ defensive leaders and made 103 career tackles, ranking him fourth in Georgia State’s history.

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ith the Sun Belt conference in its future, the Georgia State football program has rapidly grown during the last few months despite its young age.

As the team prepares for its junior year, it has already provided two players to the NFL. Also, it was one of the driving factors for the school’s change to the Sun Belt conference, but its cases of players’ indiscipline have increased in notoriety.

“From the day I took this job in 2008, it quickly became obvious that Georgia State football was an idea whose time had come,” said head coach Bill Curry.

According to Curry, this rapid development has happened due to many factors that surround Georgia State football.

“The program is growing because of the support of the University community – the students, first of all, and the administration, the faculty, and the alumni,” said Curry. “We have also received tremendous support from the city of Atlanta and the local and national media to help promote our program and give it legitimacy. And the support of the high school coaches around the

state has crucial to our recruiting efforts.”

In reference to Christo Bilukidi, Jake Muasau, who were the first Georgia State players to make it to the NFL, and Brandon Jones, who now plays for an AFL team, Curry praised their hard work and showed confidence in them to overcome the challenges that the future will present.

“They have the talent, and more importantly, they have put in the work to earn these opportunities,” Curry said. “They will have to work even harder just to make it at the next level. Every single day will be a challenge, but I know they are prepared to do their best.”

However, with the growth of the program comes more exposure, and not all news is positive. Before last semester ended, players Bo Schlecter, Christian Benvenuto and Dexter Moody were arrested due to an altercation that broke out outside of a bar in Buckhead. In response to the lack of discipline that some players may have, Curry assured that, in some situations, severe punishments are needed.

“We have very high standards and expectations for our studentathletes,” said Curry. “When any of them don’t live up to these standards, there are serious consequences that are very unpleasant but necessary for the program and for the young men.”

While the coaching staff tries

to work to educate players and keep them away from trouble, they also look ahead to next season, where the team will have a lot of room to improve since they finished with an overall record of 3-8 last year.

“It’s no secret that we did not perform well last season, and we will be playing a more difficult schedule this season, so we have to improve drastically,” said Curry.

In order to achieve the improvement they desire, the coaches are working hard to recruit the best players possible. So far, one of the most important acquisitions has been the Bosnian defensive lineman Nermin Delic, who has been recognized as the no. 26 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com.

This season will prepare the football team for the 2013 season, where they will compete in the Sun Belt conference. However, coach Curry believes that the team should focus on the upcoming season in the CAA instead of looking ahead to the Sun Belt.

“Moving to the Sun Belt Conference and the FBS level will be an enormous challenge for our football program, but we can’t afford to look ahead,” said Curry.

“We have to focus every ounce of energy on this season and the extremely difficult CAA schedule that we play this fall.”

The Panthers will make their debut on August 30th, when they will face South Carolina State.

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Former Georgia State defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi made history last month as he became the first Panther to be drafted into the National Football League. Bilukidi, who was Georgia State’s top defensive lineman in their first two seasons, was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round with the 19th pick and was the 189th overall pick.

As a senior at Georgia State, Bilukidi led the team with nine tackles for loss and five sacks, following 38 tackles, a pass breakup, a fumble recovery and a

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forced fumble. In 2010, he had five sacks, seven tackles for loss, 51 tackles and two forced fumbles.

Giants. He was the Panthers’ career leader in tackles (106) and had seven sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

“I’m still shocked,” Muasau said. “I’m extremely thankful for this opportunity and to be one of those athletes who were chosen is a complete blessing.”

The former Panther’s dream is coming true as he is now going through the team’s offseason program. Despite the pressure to make the team, Muasau does his best to remain concentrated.

“I stay focused, humble, continue to work hard and try not to get overwhelmed by this experience,” Muasau said.

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The Sand Volleyball Team Scores a Brand New Complex VALENTINA LEE Staff Writer

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Quick facts about the complex Had a cost of 1.2 million dollars

Players will use the football team’s old locker rooms

Built in four months

Has seats for 340 people plus additional seating around each court

Has three courts

One concession stand

Contains a kiddy pool

A board walk surrounding the courts Sitting Space (spots for people to bring their beach chairs and sit)

s the sand volleyball team prepares for their inaugural season on 2013, the changes that they will bring to Georgia State can already be seen – all it takes is to go for a walk down Piedmont Avenue and pass by the Sports Arena.

In that spot, the university has been constructing a 1.2 million dollar sand volleyball complex to welcome this sport as a new addition to the rest of the athletic programs.

The construction of the new facility began in late April 2012 behind the Sports Arena. The complex will be replacing the tennis practicing courts along with a part of a parking complex next to the Sports Arena. It will contain three courts with permanent seating for 340 people with additional seating around each court on the sand.

“We want people to enjoy the matches and bring their beach chairs and towels and watch in comfort,” assistant coach Beth Van Fleet said.

According to Fleet, the complex is expected to have a concession stand, a boardwalk that surrounds the courts, and a kiddy pool. They will also be utilizing the old football locker rooms in the aquatics area to maintain within the budget.

“Building sand courts is not too expensive,” Fleet said. “Sand

volleyball is actually an affordable sport which is why they are appearing in more schools.”

Coaches are not only thrilled about their new venue, but are ecstatic about the upcoming season in spring 2013. They have already recruited up to eight All-American players across the country ranging from New Jersey to Alaska, but desire twelve to fourteen girls. They expect a few players to cross over from indoor volleyball players to be a part of the team as well. Assistant coach Fleet proclaims that her and head coach Tamara Audia have great expectations for the team.

“We have a pretty awesome situation because this is the first year sand volleyball is a NCAA sport, so it’s going to be a challenge, but we believe it’s attainable,” Fleet said. “We plan on representing Georgia State at Nationals in sand volleyball.”

The athletic administration and coaching staff expect the sand volleyball complex to be finished by this August, so the team can begin to conduct practices within the fall semester before the first season starts in the spring.

“Our administration has worked tirelessly to get this up and running and we are very grateful for their efforts,” Audia said to Georgia State Athletics.

“To be able to practice and play at our own facility on campus is a great advantage for our program, not to mention adding beautiful aesthetics to the GSU campus.”

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Softball There is no doubt that the softball team was one of the CAA’s powerhouses. They finished second in the CAA Tournament as they fell to Hofstra in the last game.

However, they had a few highlights during the season that will be unforgettable for the players. The Panthers managed to come out as victors against no.2 in the nation Alabama in the Crimson Tide’s own home, making history for Georgia State. The main goal the team has for the future is to no longer be underestimated by their rivals. “We want to get to the point in our program where we are not a prohibitive underdog against anyone we play,” said head coach Roger Kincaid.

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The baseball team (14-16) has had a difficult journey throughout the whole season.

They lost the chance to place in the top six spots of the conference and also finished with a losing overall record of 24-31. Besides that, they did not place for the CAA tournament—something unusual for Georgia State’s baseball program.

Women’s basketball Men’s Basketball The arrival of Head Coach Ron Hunter last season changed the attitude of the team and accustomed them to attain victories, even against the toughest rivals. The team ended the season with an overall record of 22-12 and conference record of 11-7. This winning record was enough to boost the Georgia State student body’s confidence on the team, as they filled the stands of the Sports Arena on many of the games.

For next season, the team will have to replace the important players who graduated.

Hunter already began to recruit players like Marcus Crider, Manny Atkins, who came from Virginia Tech and his own son who dominated in high school ball, R.J. Hunter.

Women’s soccer Golf When it comes to the women’s team, Charlotte Lorentzen has been a huge victor for the team. She led the team in most tournaments and she represented Georgia State in the NCAA regional. Overall in the season, the team has been very irregular, but in the CAA Tournament, they placed third. On the men’s side, they finished second in the 2012 CAA Men’s Golf Championship. The player who outstood the most in the tournament was freshman Davin White.

The women’s soccer team went through a phase of renewal during their spring season. Head coach Derek Leader was hired to guide them after a disappointing fall season.

With a very limited period of planning time, he began to restructure the squad and provide his own working techniques. That is why, although the spring season numbers don’t reflect the best performance, they are not the best indicative of how the women’s soccer his team will do. However, as former player Carly Lafferty said, “The team is more structured.”

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For the women’s basketball team, the 2011-2012 season ended far from perfect.

The team finished the season with an 8-22 overall record and 2-16 in the conference, earning last place in the conference. Head Coach Baldwin-Tener attributed the team’s bad performances to the struggles they had offensively. For next season, the coaching staff is recruiting players with a better scoring ability. With these acquisitions, they hope to fix the shortcomings they faced last season.

Tennis Both the men’s and woman’s teams were unable to attain the CAA Championship.

However, they both have promising futures as they both have players that showed to be apt for tough competitions. The men’s team was knocked off in semifinals and held an overall record of 20-5. Victor Valente and Matias Hatem were two of the main pillars that led the team to another 20-win season. The women (11-7) fell short in the finals despite ITA All-American player Abigail Tere-Apisah, who made history for Georgia State in the NCAA Tournament.

She has two more auspicious years to go.

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Soccer Team Looks for a New Home JOEL PAREDES & ISMAEL SUAREZ Staff Writer and Sports Editor

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t seems as if being the CAA Rookie of the Year and the Most Outstanding Performer at the CAA Championship was not enough for tennis player Abigail Tere-Apisah.

After achieving those significant accomplishments, she didn’t take her foot off the gas and made history for the school in the NCAA Singles Championship.

The native of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea began on her path to success by going up against the top tennis athletes in the country in the 2012 Women’s NCAA Singles Championship. After an intense match against Allie Will of the University of Florida, Tere-Apisah finally fell in round 16 by a 6-1, 6-4 margin.

By finishing 19-2 on the season, which is a new school record for sin-

gles victories in one year, she is currently the Georgia State first tennis player to earn All-American status and the first player to win matches at the NCAA Singles Championship.

However, according to head coach Miha Lisac, Tere-Apisah has not reached her full potential.

“She is in her sophomore year as of right now and I think according to her potential and according to her work ethic, she will continue to get better,” Lisac said. “She’s probably one of the top players that we have had at Georgia State so far but I think the best is ahead of her. She still has a lot of room to improve and I think she is going to continue to grow through the next two and a half years with the program.”

Growing up, it is no surprise that tennis would be a great part of TereApisah’s future, since both of her parents were tennis coaches.

“I felt like I had no choice and that I had to play but I’m glad I did,” TereApisah said. “I’m really happy that my

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dad was my coach because he cautioned me and he pushed me.”

With her parents coaching her, she has stayed focused and achieved the best so far by being humble and having a strong work ethic.

Her parents taught her how to play the sport, but tennis seems to run in her family’s blood, since her brother was also a tennis player. Also, TereApisah listed him as her main source of inspiration.

“My brother came to America on a scholarship and that’s something I really wanted to do,” Tere-Apisah said.

“He inspired me.”

Despite her great success in tennis, Tere-Apisah has other future plans as back-up. She majors in exercise science where she plans to do physical therapy or athletic training once she graduates Georgia State.

As for now, Tere-Apisah and the rest of the women’s tennis squad now enter the offseason to prepare for fall tournaments beginning in August.

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ue to the fact that the Sun Belt conference does not have a soccer program for men, the Georgia State athletic administration is looking to find a conference for the men’s soccer team to compete in. However, according to head coach Brett Surrency, this will not present an adverse situation for the program.

“The Sun Belt conference will have a positive effect on all sports [at Georgia State],” Surrency said.

As of right now, the men soccer team’s future conference is yet to be determined.

But since Georgia State’s transition to the Sun Belt conference will occur in 2013, they have a year left in the CAA conference, where they will have a chance to tackle a rigorous schedule. This will give the athletic administration time to evaluate all of the options and decide for the best conference to compete in.

Although the wait might be exasperating, coach Surrency chooses for his players to keep a calm attitude towards the situation.

“The entire team knows that unprecedented changes are occurring now and they must have patience,” Surrency said.

One of the reasons the team remains serene is because of the confidence they lay on the athletic administration to find a solution to the problem.

“Georgia State Athletics’ decision will serve on the best interest of the program,” Surrency said.

Out of the many solutions available, one of them is for the team to remain competing in the Colonial Athletic Association conference. After all, the CAA is one of the most prestigious men’s soccer conferences, as they put at least four teams to compete on the NCAA Tournament last year.

If the men’s soccer team was to stay in their current conference while the rest of the Georgia State sports played on the Sun Belt, it would not be an anomaly. It is quite common for collegiate teams to compete in one conference while the other athletic programs participate in another conference.

Another option for the Panthers would be to follow the steps of Sun Belt contestant Florida International and form part of the USA conference. As a member of this conference, the Golden Panthers from Florida International made eight appearances on the NCAA Tournament.

This brings a dose of tranquility to Georgia State. Although the team will not be part of the same conference than the rest of the other Georgia State sports, it does not mean that they will lack success.

Regardless of the conference that the Panthers end up going to in 2013, they have to stay focused on what’s coming for them this season.

Surrency’s expectations for the team are high. Nevertheless, the team seems to already be motivated after having a little taste of what victory was like last year.

“What I like about this group is that they aren’t content with what they achieved last year,” Surrency said. “The little bit of national success that they garnered last year has made them hunger for more and I expect them to come back in August with a desire for something greater.”

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Congratulations to State and Regional Award Winners Georgia College Press Association Awards Recognition for The Signal First Place, 4 Year Division A – News, Layout and Design, Improvement Second Place, 4 Year Division A – General Excellence Third Place, 4 Year Division A – Sports, Features Individual Awards First Place, 4 Year – Best Entertainment Feature: Zack Kraimer First Place, 4 Year – Best Feature: Zakkiyya Anderson First Place, 4 Year – Best News Photograph: Saakib Zafrani

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Congratulations to the New Members of the Campus Events Council

Courtyard/Evening Programs Director: Julia Samoila Membership Director: Diona Carter Mini Speakers/Collaboration Director: Chandler Caudelle Music Director: Sha-Mara Reeves Public Relations Director: Nicole Holman Speakers Director: Patrick MaGee Special Events Director: Jeunice Owens-Walton

Interested in Performing for the Courtyard Music Series Next Fall?

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