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VOLUME 79 | ISSUE 6 Tuesday, September
20, 2011
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BAR NONE GSHPE members escorted out of Board of Regents meeting Chris Shattuck News Editor
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Members of GSHPE continued their protest of the Board of Regents, which resulted in the group’s eviction of a BOR meeting.
The University Board of Regents briefly suspended a meeting last Tuesday when members of the activist group Georgia Students for Higher Public Education began chanting in response to a $34.8 million budget cut proposal for next year. Approximately 16 people involved with the group began chanting things like “no fee hikes, no furloughs” and “chop from the top” to a packed room before the regents took a recess and requested that the students leave. State police then escorted the students out of the building. Once the students left, the regents returned to vote unanimously on a proposal to cut 2
percent or $34.8 million out of next year’s budget, including provisions to lay off both fulltime and part-time workers, to implement a hiring freeze for critical positions and to defer long-term building maintenance, among others. Despite increased revenue by the state in the last 14 months, the cuts fall in line with Gov. Perdue’s request to state agencies across the board to develop 2 percent cuts in their operating budgets for FY2012 and FY2013. But to someone like Georgia State alum and GSHPE member Tim Dalton, budget cuts now represent an attack on students. “You look at the seven list see page 4
Panthers on the prowl ANGEL WHITE Campus Life Editor Last Friday students packed into the Student Center for the September edition of Panther Prowl, a monthly student social event that’s coordinated and ran by Spotlight Programs Board. September’s theme was “Game Over” and students and their guests could enjoy many arcade games and activities. The Spotlight Programs Board’s goal was to provide a plethora of games to entice even the most adamant video game naysayer. Wed 9/21
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“I had a lot of fun with all the games, but Pac-Man was definitely a highlight for me,” said sophomore Jonathan Hawkins. “Arcade games like that are always fun and you’ve got to respect the classics.” Attendees also took advantage of the space in the student center and got active by participating in Nintendo Wii games, “Guitar Hero,” “Band Heroes” and “Dance Dance Revolution.” The activities at Panther Prowl were not limited to videogames. Students participated in the set up air hockey table, traded baskets at the mini basketball shot station and tested their skills
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against one another at the pool table. Junior Brandon Golden was among the pool table participants.“It’s been a very long time since I played pool, I was extremely excited to get to the table and shake off the rust,” said Golden. One of the highlights of the night came in the form of the various tournaments happening all at once. With about five televisions set up, students were allowed to compete against one another in “Halo,” racecar driving and pool. Winners received various prizes including gift cards to GameStop.
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(Top) Business major Travis Jackson (L) and Political Science major Brett Zuban play an arcade game at Panther Prowl.
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Kimbrel vs. Freeman see page 10
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Elevate/Art:
a taste of fine culture Jocelyn Crawley Staff Writer The city of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs is now promoting artistic and cultural appreciation through a creative venture called Elevate/Art Above Underground. The project, which began Aug. 261 and will end Oct. 30, includes exhibits, displays and live concerts put on by local, national and international artists. Eddie Granderson, the Program Manager of the Public Art sector of OCA, came up with the idea for Elevate. He says that the purpose of Elevate/Art Above Underground is to provide quality cultural events for the public. Project Coordinator Courtney Hammond believes publicly accessible art is a crucial part of the city’s culture. “OCA believes the arts play an essential role in defining the cultural life of this city. This belief drives the support of programs
that contribute substantially to a higher quality of living in Atlanta,” Hammond said. Easily accessible for public viewing, the artistic displays span areas from Martin Luther King Drive to Woodruff Park, 5 Points Marta Station to Central Avenue and all of Underground Atlanta’s Alabama Street. Participating artists from countries including Spain, Chile and France will play a role in the celebration of diversity and art throughout the 66 day showcase. Camille Russell Love, Director of the OCA, stated that the public response has been positive and went on to note that the opening show, which featured all of the artists, drew the biggest crowd. “We’ve been very pleased with the response,” Love said. In order to determine which artists would be featured in the exhibits, a panel accepted applications from artists and musicians interested in displaying
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The artistic displays span areas from Martin Luther King Drive to Woodruff Park, 5 Points Marta Station to Central Avenue and all of Underground Atlanta’s Alabama Street. their work and then decided on which works to include in the project, according to Love. Presently, one exhibit promoted by the OCA is an art project known as Harriet Rising, which features several columns depicting Harriet Tubman’s historic contributions to the Underground Railroad. A collaborative project produced by Lisa Tuttle and Alice Lovelace is located on Upper Alabama
Street and covers the time period starting with the Civil War until the Civil Rights Era. In addition to the column display, Elevate recently held a Harriet Rising poetry reading that included poets such as Ayodele Heath, who is the author of the book Otherness. Other featured poets included Chauncey Beaty, who won the 2006 “She Slam” title, and Theresa Davis, whose body of work includes
two music CDs entitled This is for Family and The Uncivil War. However, the OCA’s displays are not confined just to art and poetry. One of its featured groups, Lelavision, uses music and dance to teach its audience about the merit of sustainable fuels and alternative transportation. Rooted in research findings from Emory University’s bio-inspired Renewable Energy Center, Lelavision’s
work includes artistic use of six wheeled soundcycles. Lelavision performed on Sept. 1-2. Other artistic displays will include vinyl floor murals, sculptures, lounge art space and photography. 2 Kids and a Dream, a 20-person dance troupe known for their blending of dance and art and for their inclusion of various philosophical themes into their work, are scheduled to perform Sept. 23.
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THE SIGNAL | NEWS | Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Go with the flow
National competition to put debate team to the test Brittany Knox Staff Writer As an audience of judges, spectators and competitors wait for the round to begin, a student approaches the podium lugging a large tub filled with evidence and research. With page upon page of carefully constructed arguments, the Harvard University debator speaks at a nearly incomprehensible pace to describe his team’s policy proposal in an early round at Georgia State’s thirteenth annual debate tournament. Enter the world of policy debate, an intensely competitive activity where students take turns advocating their support or opposition to proposed changes in U.S. policies that often crams months work of research into just minutes of speaking time. And last weekend, Georgia State held one of its largest tournaments ever as it hosted teams from across the country, including from prestigious schools Dartmouth College, Emory University, Harvard and Vanderbilt University, among many others.
The Nine Minute Marker – Georgia State’s National College Tournament
Last weekend, the floors of the General Classroom Building and Classroom South were filled with debaters, coaches and judges as rounds in the open, junior varsity and novice divisions. However, each debate at the tournament essentially grappled with the same general topic or the resolution for this year’s college debate circuit. At the heart of each affirmative rested the basic assumption that the United State should increase its role in promoting democratic assistance in the so-called “Arab Spring” nations or Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen. But behind each speech often rests dozens of hours of meticulously researched evidence and carefully constructed arguments to support each and every claim made, the culmination of week’s worth of planning, says the Director of Debate at Georgia State, Dr. Joe Bellon. And just like a single round of debate takes weeks of preparation, setting up a major tournament on the college circuit requires lots of hard work and preparation, according to Bellon. However, the tournament also marked an important milestone in the history of the Georgia State team that has changed significantly over the years.
The Makings of a Debate Team Over the past years since Bellon
CAMPUS CRIME Unity Plaza
September 9
Officers arrested a GSU student for Possession of Marijuana. At 1:20 p.m. officers observed the individual rolling what appeared to be a brown cigar containing marijuana. Officers made contact with the individual and confirmed it was marijuana and also located a small bag containing marijuana. He was arrested, processed and transported to the City of Atlanta Jail.
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Officers arrested a Non-GSU individual for Entering Auto, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Terroristic Threats. At 7:20 p.m. officers were advised the individual was observed breaking into a vehicle and taking various items from the vehicle. Officers made contact with the individual which was still in possession of the missing items. He was also in possession of two steak knives. The individual also threatened an unidentified female walking down the street. He was arrested, processed and transported to Fulton County Jail.
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A report was filed for Robbery Attempt, Weapons and Battery. The complainants, two GSU students stated, at 3:15 p.m. an unknown individual attempted to snatch an I-Phone from the female student and when the male student approached the suspect he displayed a knife and punched the male student in his left cheek. Medical attention was refused by both students. The case is being handled by Investigations.
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A report was filed for Entering Auto. The complainant, a GSU student stated, at 10:17 p.m. she noticed her driver’s side rear window was shattered and various items were missing from her vehicle. The case is being handled by Investigations. MICHELLE ASCI | THE SIGNAL
Michigan State debater begins his first constructive speech advoctaing increasing U.S. democratic assistance to Egypt. arrived at Georgia State, the debate program has continued to grow and become gradually more successful as the university and its tournament have continued to gain prominence on the regional and national level. For the first time since 1987, the Georgia State debate team of Joel Lemuel and Kirk Gibson qualified in 2008 for the National Debate Tournament, “college debate’s equivalent of the NCAA basketball tournament.” Last year, the team of Josh Grace and Zak Schaller from Georgia State qualified for the NDT after making it to the late elimination rounds of several large qualifying tournaments. Over the past ten years, the Georgia State debate team has seen an increased interest in student debaters, as well as an increase in success and recognition for the team. According to Bellon, 2011 has been the most successful year ever for the team as the team has placed at more and more tournaments across the country. However, Bellon also explains that funding for necessary resources is essential to the growth and development of the debate team. At present, while the team receives some funding from the student activity fee, to better compete against other, more well-funded private schools would require additional financial support from the university, according to Bellon. But for students already competing with the debate team, the attrac-
tion towards the somewhat peculiar activity lies within the realm of competitiveness and creativity. “Students are attracted by the desire to compete or to be better speakers,” says Bellon. “The speed of it is fun, the opportunity to make your own arguments is fun and coming up with ideas of their own is pretty unique. There aren’t many opportunities to do that within the traditional classroom setting.” Most policy debaters hope to seize the opportunity to take their skills to regional and national tournaments, battling it out and sizing up their wits against students from all across the board. And for some of the Georgia State debaters, this means earning national recognition.
“It Takes a Village to Win a Championship” – The Debate Team, Then and Now
A snapshot of the Georgia State debate team 10 years ago would reveal a very different picture of how it stands now. Through experience, the team is polished and better skilled, says assistant coach Nick J. Sciullo, who attributes the success of the team to the team’s head coach. “The Georgia State Debate Team has proven over the years to excel at all types of arguments, and has had national success under the tenure of Dr. Joe Bellon.,” Sciullo said. Sciullo, who has been debating since his middle school years and who coached for the U.S. Naval
Library North
September 14
Officers issued a Non-GSU individual a Criminal Trespass Warning. At 7:39 a.m. officers observed a GSU student give a Non-GSU individual her GSU I.D. card to gain access to the library. The Non-GSU individual was issued a C.T.W. and was escorted off campus without incident.
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A report was filed for Theft. The complainant, a GSU student stated, at 3:49 p.m. she noticed various items were missing from her wallet that had been turned into the post office. The case is being handled by Investigations.
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Officers issued a Non-GSU individual a Criminal Trespass Warning. At 5:45 p.m. officers were advised of fight in progress. When officers arrived they made contact with a GSU student and a Non-GSU individual. The Non-GSU individual was issued a C.T.W. and was escorted off campus without incident.
Academy in Annapolis, Md. before moving here, says that without the support of the university and students, the program would not be doing as well as it is now. “The university, faculty and staff are very supportive of debate here at GSU,” said Sciullo. “That has allowed the team to attract great debaters from area high schools and to serve GSU’s diverse student population.” Among those attracted to policy debate was sophomore Janet Escobedo, a political science major with a concentration in international affairs. She explains that her passion for debate started during her freshman year of high school and that it was a driving factor in where she wanted to attend college. “I am proud to say that I am a product of the Urban Debate League back in Milwaukee, and one of the
reasons I actually decided to attend Georgia State was because they had a pretty competitive debate team,” Escobedo said. At Georgia State, Escobedo has the unique opportunity to work with the program’s outreach project with the Atlanta Urban Debate League, which has been modeled by cities across the country like New York and Baltimore as a template for afterschool debate programs in urban areas. The skills that are instilled in participants—critical thinking, speaking, research and analytical skills— are all things that will be useful and effective during their collegiate careers and throughout life, according to Escobedo.“I remember a coach once told me: ‘If you’re not a very intelligent person when you join debate, when you leave you will be.’”
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Kicked out Continued FROM page 1 of their methods of dealing with a 2 percent budget reduction. All of them are anti-student and all of them have a negative impact on our education system,” said Dalton. He suggests that if the Board of Regents must make additional cuts to the budget that will potentially hurt students, then they should take a pay cut as well. “They are doing this in the face of having ridiculous salaries,” said Dalton. “They should cut their salaries and take a pay cut, as all university presidents should.” Participating in demonstrations like the one last Tuesday will continue to send a message to the Board of Regents that further budget cuts and rulings against illegal immigrants are unacceptable, according to Dalton. “Right when we walked in the room it kinda got awkward. We disrupted their meeting,” said Dalton. “Even temporarily that disruption represents some sort of opposition by students in an organized manner. And that’s what we’re here for.” Board of Regents spokesman John Millsaps encouraged the
group’s desire to get involved in the political process but would not say whether their actions in disrupting the meeting were right or wrong. “It’s not for me to judge whether it’s right or wrong, but the point is that they have the legal right, the public right in a public meeting, to come down and make their voices heard,” said Millsaps. “The way in which they do that someone can debate, but that’s not for me to judge. But students do have the right to do that.” He went on to say that the group has been the most vocal student group recently and that he wishes more students were interested in the actions of the Board of Regents. “In terms of recent years, this is probably the most vocal group that we’ve seen showing some concerns considering the plight of undocumented students as well as just the cost of education,” said Millsaps. J Taylor Morris, a Clayton State University student, says he was not sure what sort of reaction their chanting would draw from the board and state police but that their message was important enough to show up and potentially risk arrest. “We didn’t really know what was going to happen. We just knew that we were going to speak out for
what we believe in and let the cards fall where they may,” said Morris. Before the meeting the group discussed ways in which to best disrupt the meeting but avoid being arrested. Previously, members of the group have been issued criminal trespass warnings by police, which they later successfully had dropped following threats of legal action, according to Dalton. He says the results of the demonstration could have been much worse, especially if they had left in handcuffs, but that he thinks the situation was handled with respect. “It’s kinda playing with fire,” said Dalton. “But we respected them and they respected us and we’ll be back.”
(Top) Students marched from the main courtyard to the Capitol Building to the BOR’s budget cuts. (Right) GSPHE member Hira Mahmood rallying a crowd against the BOR’s new policies.
ATTENTION: The Academic Team Fee Council is a new fee council designed to distribute funds to competitive academic teams that compete in regional, national or international competitions which are formally affiliated with a specific university or academic department at Georgia State University. Currently, the Council is composed of two representatives each from Model United Nations, the Model Arab League, the Model African Union and Mock Trial. Annually, the Academic Team Fee Council may vote to include other academic teams. If your academic team would like to join the Academic Team Fee Council, you are invited to present your academic team to the Council on September 23, 2011 at 1:30pm in the General Classroom Building 1081. At this meeting, representatives from your team should give a brief overview of what their academic team does so as to demonstrate that they are within the guidelines of the Council. Entities eligible to receive funding within this council must be ·
*a chartered student organization or student group affiliated with an academic/university department;
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*competing on a regional, national, or international level;
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* with the purpose of enhancing the academic experience.
Please contact the non-student member of the Academic Team Fee Council (Jeannie Grussendorf at jgrussendorf@gsu.edu) to indicate your team’s intent to join the Council as well as to receive more information.
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THE SIGNAL | NEWS | Tuesday, September 20, 2011
One month in
First Semester banning illegal immigrants
Here’s a recap of news stories that have caught the attention of students in the first month of school SUCHI SAJJA Staff Writer
Parking website crashes
Festivities to celebrate the start of the fall semester have resulted in 16 arrests relating to underage drinking in various housing facilities.
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It’s a problem because everyone knows that it is easy to get away with it, and it is.
Access to the Auxiliary and Support Service’s website was denied long enough to cause the website to shut down, adding to anger and frustration many student already feel towards the school’s parking issues.
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We pay ungodly amounts of money for the employees to be RUDE to us, their websites to NOT work... -Mercedes Jordan, student
Virginia Earthquake Shakes Atlanta Rattled Atlantans were on alert after feeling the aftereffects of an earthquake in Virginia on Aug. 23. As residents along the east coast were shaken by the 5.8 earthquake, Atlantans blew up social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook reporting the aftermath of the rare occurrence. The city did not report any damages.
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16 underage drinking arrests
Fall 2011 marked the first semester GSU has barred undocumented students. The State Board of Regents implemented the ban last year after discovering an illegal Kennesaw State was charged in-state tuition. Though illegal students have been banned, various efforts have been made to give illegal immigrant a chance to take classes through an effort called Freedom University. A group of professors started this program teaching a rigorous course once a week, bearing similarities to courses taught at one of the banned universities. Officials argue that illegal students stole spots from other qualified students. However, the BOR will allow these students to attend other colleges in Georgia, but must be charged out of state tuition.
12 marijuana arrests Crime reports indicate four incidents where students and non-students were arrested for marijuana possession on campus. Reports of odor led to the arrests of at least six GSU students and six non-GSU students
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OPINIONS
EDITOR SAVANNA KEO signalIopinions@gmail.com
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From the Editorial Board It’s time to step up and save two pillars of Atlanta’s arts scene. Criminal Records is a Little 5 Points mainstay, the kind of place you’d have to live under a rock not to know and love. Not only does it have a handpicked selection of music, it’s also the best place to buy indie comics in the city. Unfortunately, owner Eric Levin recently announced that he would be forced to close the store’s doors if he couldn’t raise $150,000 by Nov. 1. Founded in 1985, Georgia Shakespeare’s aim isn’t just to spread the love of one of the world’s greatest writers — it also nurtures local artists and student interns who want to get a foot in the door of the theater world. But like Criminal Records, the organization is struggling in the current economy, and must raise $150,000 by Sept. 23. In addition to this immediate need, it must raise an additional $350,000 by December — otherwise it will cease operations. The Atlanta community has rallied around both these causes. Orange Amps and Variety Playhouse are hosting a benefit party for Criminal Records Oct. 15, and the list of musicians offering support to the business is mindboggling: Manchester Orchestra, Mastadon, Deerhunter, Black Lips, MC Chris, Drive-By Truckers, The Indigo Girls and Butch Walker. Meanwhile, as of Sept. 12, Georgia Shakespeare had raised $54,030, and an anonymous donor pledged to give the final 10 percent after the first 90 percent had been raised. Both organizations are offering special incentives to try to get people to help out. Georgia Shakespeare is holding the “Go Big or Go Home” benefit cabaret and auction Sept. 19 at Le Fais Do-Do from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, and all benefits go toward saving the organization. Criminal Records is in the process of planning events, as well as putting together an online “treasure chest” of in-store performances and special tracks donated by local artists. This material will be available to anyone who donates $10 or more to the store. But so far, it isn’t enough. These organizations need more help to stay afloat. That’s where you come in. Look, we get it. We’re poor college students, and with HOPE shrinking and the University greedily demanding more in mandatory student fees seemingly every semester, money is tight. But every little bit counts. If every single undergrad on campus donated just $10, it would be enough to fulfill the immediate needs of both organizations — with some left over. We as a university have the power to change the Atlanta community and step up for the little guy. There’s nothing stopping us. Let’s save Criminal Records and Georgia Shakespeare. To donate to Georgia Shakespeare, visit gashakespeare.org/save_georgia_ shakespeare and click the PayPal link. To donate to Criminal Records, either stop by the store and make a purchase, or visit savecriminal.com. FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of The Signal, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors
THE SIGNAL Editorial Board Miranda Sain, Editor in Chief • Mishall Rehman, Managing Editor • Chris Shattuck, News Editor • Sebastian Wee, Associate News Editor • Angel White, Campus Life Editor • Saakib Zafrani, Sports Editor • D.J. Dunson, Associate Sports Editor • Brooke Marshall, Entertainment Editor •Paul Demerritt, Associate Entertainment Editor • Bennett Greer, Production Editor • Aysha Johnson, Assistant Production Editor • Brittany Williams, Online Editor • Savanna Keo, Copy Editor • Miles Keenlyside, Copy Editor • Alicia Johnson, Copy Editor • Judy Kim, Photography Editor
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Rap image more important than quality music?
Michael Messing Staff Writer
You may have heard recently that Lil Wayne has released his highly anticipated ninth album, Tha Carter IV. It probably wouldn’t surprise you to hear how many records the album sold in its first week. Although it didn’t top the sales of its predecessor, Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne did pretty well for himself the week of August 30th. Tha Carter IV sold 964,000 copies through retail and internet outlets in its first week, making it one of the year’s best selling albums and one of the biggest releases in hip hop history. On the surface this isn’t much of a surprise — Lil Wayne is a celebrity and his face and voice have been seen and heard nearly everywhere in promotion of The Carter IV’s release. He recently closed out the MTV Video Music Awards with a soulful serenade of “How to Love,” his biggest crossover success to date, and a rock themed rendition of “John.” The rapper then left the stage minutes before his album would release worldwide through iTunes. Tha Carter IV should stand right alongside the other Carter releases in cementing Lil Wayne’s place atop Rap’s throne, no matter what Jay-Z and Kanye West have to say, right? The only problem, one that the 964,000 people who paid admission into Lil Wayne’s spectacle of The Carter IV don’t seem to realize, is that Lil Wayne stopped making good music a few years ago. Sure he has had songs, “I’m on One” with Drake and Rick Ross off DJ Khaled’s We The Best Forever release this summer or the aforementioned “How to Love” come to mind, but for the most part Lil Wayne has found a formula and stuck to it, unfortunately that equation doesn’t always equal quality music. But to show how exactly he fell from grace musically we must first breakdown his transition from Hot Boy to Hottest Out. Lil Wayne started as a member of the four-person group, the Hot Boys. They released a couple albums and as usual with groups, things didn’t work out and they broke up. But instead of falling out of the public eye and into oblivion like his group mates, Lil Wayne modeled himself after Jay-Z, the self proclaimed “Greatest Rapper Alive,” in an attempt to take the title from him with The
Carter. It didn’t work obviously, but it set the groundwork for Wayne and his growth as an artist. He then released Tha Carter II, his best album to date and the first time he and other rappers like him from the South garnered real recognition as talented throughout the rap community. He followed this breakthrough by releasing Dedication 2 and Da Drought 3, two mixtapes that were acclaimed and heralded by both media and fans alike, released an album with his “daddy”, Cash Money Records owner Baby, and appeared on what seemed like any and everyone’s song for about a two-year span. At this point Lil Wayne was receiving buzz like no one before and he capitalized on it with Tha Carter III. The album, which featured Wayne’s biggest hits at the time “Lollipop”, “A Milli” and “Got Money”, was an overwhelming success, selling one million copies its first week and made Lil Wayne a celebrity. Rapper just wasn’t a suitable enough title for this monstrosity anymore. And since the release of The Carter III, Lil Wayne’s position atop rap music has been basically unchallenged. Jay-Z left retirement and tried rapping again, Kanye West tried singing and T.I. tried, and failed, to stay out of trouble, all the while Lil Wayne was still on top. Not even a year in jail could derail Wayne’s train; he came back just as hot as before and took back his spot as Rap music’s king, for apparently no reason at all. Somehow a short, tattooed criminal from Louisiana became a celebrity in the same vein as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, but without the quality music to back him up. So while quality rappers plead to have their albums sell or even released, Lil Wayne has and continues to flourish like few before him. He has not only made himself successful, but has also directly aided the stardom of Drake and Nicky Minaj, two artists under his Young Money label. And while other rappers have taken his style, expanded it and in many instances are doing it better, Wayne continues to be Wayne. He convincingly croons on “How to Love” that, “You’ve had a lot of crooks try and steal your heart.” Well, it appears that Wayne is the one that has stolen America’s heart.
No such thing as free parking Brian Crowe Parking on campus is, to put it mildly, a chaotic mess. The “free” parking at Turner Field often invites a mad scramble for limited spaces, followed by annoying waits for shuttles. Paid parking in M-Deck is more convenient — if you are lucky enough to acquire a permit at the beginning of the semester, that is. Georgia State set another record for enrollment this semester, so the problem is only going to get worse. Moreover, as was noted in a recent editorial in The Signal, the cost of a MARTA monthly pass for students is rising by nearly 50 percent beginning in November. This will almost certainly lead to more students deciding to drive and park on campus rather than use transit.
What is the solution to the parking problem? It’s actually pretty simple: charge more for parking. I can practically hear all the mumbled curses coming my way after that last sentence. With tuition and fees going up, and financial aid being reduced, who wants to pay more for parking? But as our economics students will tell you, scarce resources are supposed to cost more. Parking is a scarce resource. According to Auxiliary and Support Services, there are 3,977 spaces available for a student enrollment that topped 32,000 this semester. The law of supply and demand states that when demand exceeds supply, prices go higher. Parking is no different. Continued on next page
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THE SIGNAL | opinions | Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Continued on from previous page Think of it like rent: When many will go to $61, including that same $8 people want to live in a location and subsidy. This subsidy should be enthere is a limited supply of housing, hanced as much as possible, to help rental rates are high. Obviously, a soften the blow of this large price inpublic university follows a somewhat crease. By charging more for parking, different dynamic than a for-profit the MARTA discount could be furbusiness, which is why revenues ther subsidized without increasing from increases in parking fees could the student transportation fee, and be used to offset student costs else- more people would choose to take MARTA rather than pay for parking. where. Of course, some students have If Georgia State charges more for parking, including the spaces no choice but to drive and park on at Turner Field that are currently campus. Though they would not be “free” (actually, they’re subsidized able to avoid paying more, they would by the student transportation fee), benefit from the greater availability fewer people will choose to park on of parking spaces that would result or near campus. Some will choose to from the increase in charges. For use MARTA. If revenues raised from those who choose to drive and park increases in parking fees are directed simply because it is more convenient, toward further subsidizing of MAR- they would have to pay more for that TA discounts for students, then even choice. Convenience has a cost. Perhaps it goes without saying more people may opt to take the train that reducing the number of cars on or bus. Currently, the school kicks in $8 campus has other benefits besides from student transportation fees for making it easier to find a parking the monthly MARTA passes. That space. But I’m not going to let it go means a student pass that is normally without saying. Atlanta ranks among $49 will cost students at Georgia the worst metropolitan areas in the State $41. Due to fare hikes by MAR- country for traffic congestion and air TA, in November the cost of the pass quality. If charging more for park-
ing results in fewer cars on the road, the quality of life in our region is improved. We all benefit from less traffic and less pollution. Environmental issues aside, the price of parking should reflect the short supply and high demand. Ideally, the fees should be raised enough to convince those who park on campus for the sake of convenience to look for other alternatives. Realistically, some will choose to pay for parking no matter what the price. Those who choose to pay more for the convenience of a parking space could help lower the costs for those who use MARTA. If more students are incentivized to use public transit, fewer students will find themselves late for class because they were fruitlessly searching for a space to park their car. The bottom line is there are too many students vying for a limited number of parking spaces. The best way Georgia State can immediately improve parking availability is to charge more for it.
Possibly innocent man on death row Brooke Marshall Entertainment Editor At this point, it seems redundant to recap the story of Troy Davis, but here goes: In 1991, Davis was convicted of the 1989 murder of an off-duty police officer, Mark MacPhail. However, there is no physical evidence linking him to the crime — the gun he purportedly used was never found. Instead, his conviction was based on the testimony of nine witnesses, seven of whom have since recanted. Of those who recanted, several said they were coerced by police to implicate Davis in the crime. One of the remaining two witnesses who did not recant, Sylvester “Redd” Coles, is the other suspect in the murder. Since 1991, witnesses have said he has claimed that he killed MacPhail. The doubt surrounding Davis’s conviction hasn’t gone unnoticed — his execution has been set back four times since 2007 — but it is set to be carried out Sept. 21. He has exhausted all his legal options.
Tomorrow, a potentially innocent man may be put to death. This isn’t justice — it’s a crime. It calls into question the judgment of the State of Georgia. If the execution is carried out, it means no one is safe from the arbitrary nature of the state’s legal system. It sets a precedent that all the evidence the state needs to execute a person is, essentially, the testimony of one witness. The Troy Davis case illustrates the main problem with the death penalty: human fallibility. If the state is wrong and puts an innocent person to death, it is no better than the criminals it purports to punish. Wrongful convictions are more common than you might think: Between 1973 and 2005, 123 death-row prisoners were released after further evidence revealed their innocence. With so much evidence — or lack thereof — practically screaming that Davis is potentially innocent, how is his execution even a remote possibility? Another salient point in Davis’s case is the fact that he is black.
Although African-Americans make up about 12 percent of the total U.S. population, they make up 41 percent of death row inmates. This can be traced to the quiet oppression of this group in our society — the assumption that they are more likely to be criminals, the lack of resources devoted to inner-city schools, gentrification of historically black neighborhoods, frequent traffic stops by police, and the list goes on. The fact is that poor people of any race, ethnicity or background do not have access to good legal aid. Because they cannot afford the best defense money can buy, they may lose their court cases, which continues to perpetuate the stereotype that the poor — particularly poor AfricanAmericans like Davis — are violent and predisposed to criminality. It’s understandable that MacPhail’s family wants closure and seeks justice for his murder. But if Davis is innocent, his execution isn’t just. It’s simply another murder.
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Georgia State football preps for clash with Houston’s record breaking offense The Georgia State defense has shown an inability to stop the run but on Sept. 24, the Panthers will face off against one of the most potent passing offenses in all of college football. The game will be Georgia State’s second matchup against an Football Bowl Series program and it’s last before they play at Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium in 2012. Although, Houston doesn’t have quite the same size, speed and pedigree of Alabama, they are considered a potential BCS buster. They also have Case Keenum. The Georgia State secondary has never faced a passing offense that is quite as explosive as Houston’s. Led by Keenum, the Cougars have established themselves as one of the top scoring offenses in college football history. This season, Keenum, is on pace to eclipse college football’s all-time career passing yardage and touchdown record. Keenum has already passed for 1,119 yards, 10 touchdowns, 2 interceptions and is
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averaging nearly 10 yards per pass attempt through three games this season. His premiere targets are 5-foot8 Tyrone Carrier and 5-foot-9 Patrick Edwards. Despite, their diminutive height both receivers put up big numbers. Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week after catching eight passes for 187 yards and one touchdown against North Texas in the season opener. Carrier is one of the fastest athletes in college football and actually qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 200-meter dash and participated in the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2008. On special teams, Carrier is also an all-conference kick returner. This season, Carrier became Houston’s all-time leading in all-purpose yards. Last year’s season-ending match against Alabama yielded only 7 points, which came on special teams. However, unlike Alabama’s defense the Cougars defense has so many holes, it could be deemed a public safety hazard. The Cougars gave up 554 yards and 34 points in week two of the regular season. The Panthers still haven’t developed a consistent rushing offense
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or defense. The Panthers will be hindered by the absence of wide receiver, Albert Wilson, who is listed as doubtful after suffering a hamstring injury. As usual, the point is to win the game but realistically, the Panthers will be looking for a moral victory by keeping it competitive for four quarters, slowing down Houston’s
passing offense and moving the ball through the air. The key to the Georgia State game plan will be to complete high percentage passes and challenge the Houston secondary. Defensively, the Panthers frontline is small to overpower Houston’s offensive line, therefore linebacker Dexter Moody and the Muasau brothers
will have to aid the defensive line in pressuring Keenum and allow the cornerbacks to make plays in the secondary. The game will be played at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas at 8 p.m and will air on CSS.
Panthers lose to nationally ranked Jacksonville State in first road game Zakkiyya Anderson Staff Writer
Georgia State (1-2) football suffered its second straight loss of the season, in Jacksonville, Alabama after falling to the No.16 ranked Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-1) Saturday, 37-21. The first possession of the day resulted in a Matt Hubbard punt after the Panthers were unable to get the ball past their own 21-yard line. Capitalizing on the great field position the Gamecocks delivered the first blow by scoring a touchdown on their first possession. Kevyn Cooper made the huge plays for JSU during the scoring drive with a 17-yard reception and 28-yard touchdown reception from Coty Blanchard. Blanchard replaced starting quarterback Marques Ivory after Ivory was injured in last week’s game against UT-Martin. Georgia State started their next
26, and an 11-yard catch by Williams resulted in the first score for Georgia State. Four minutes into the second quarter Hubbard’s punt was blocked by Barry Stafford and recovered by Clarence Jackson for a JSU touchdown. After an extra point by James Esco the score was now 14-7, Jacksonville State. Georgia State quickly responded however, with a one-yard Donald Russell touchdown run. Wilson had yet another 18-yard reception on the scoring drive and finished the game with 146 yards receiving. Georgia State went into the half Stephen Gross, AP tied with JSU at 14. The second half Before leaving with a hamstring injury, Albert Wilson caught eight passes for a school- of was not as positive for the Panrecord 156 yards. thers, and the game slowly slipped drive from their own 20 after a 14- by shutting down the Gamecocks away from Georgia State. “We kept their drive alive with yard run from all-purpose receiver and forcing a three-and-out. The Panthers offense respond- silly mistakes. We didn’t show poise Albert Wilson. However, the drive in clutch.” said Head Coach Bill ed with a ten play, 4:13 drive. resulted in another punt. Wilson caught an 18-yard pass Curry. The Panther defense made The Gamecocks scored two their presence known in the game to advance the Panthers to the JSU
times straight in the third quarter, first with an Esco 23-yard field goal, then a 17-yard rush from Blanchard for a touchdown. Georgia State scored their final points of the game on a three yard Travis Evans rushing touchdown. The score was set up by a 54yard Wilson reception. Running back Washaun Ealey, a recent University of Georgia transfer, reached the end zone on a fouryard touchdown run and increased the Gamecock lead to 9. However Esco would miss the extra point attempt. Down 21 to 30 the Panthers looked to get back on the scoreboard. But after Mark Hogan’s roughing the kicker penalty, the Panthers turned the ball back over to JSU, which resulted in another Blanchard rushing touchdown for 11 yards. Georgia State will make its way to Houston next week for its second straight away game. The game will be on CSS starting at 8 p.m. ET.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | sports | THE SIGNAL
Rookie of the year? Curtis Compton photo | AJC
On Aug. 31, Kimbrel broke MLB’s one-year-old rookie saves record.
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YES Dylan Rice Staff Writer When looking at favorites to win the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year, two names seem to find their way instantly into the conversation, and they both happen to play for your hometown Atlanta Braves. Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman have each exceeded expectations in their freshmen campaigns, but when lining these two outstanding young ballplayers side-by-side there is a clear choice for who deserves the hardware, Craig Kimbrel. The thing that separates these two players is the scale on which they are dominating. While first baseman Freeman is outperforming his fellow rookies, Kimbrel is arguably the best closer in all of baseball, rookie or otherwise. At 23-years-old, Kimbrel is already handling the pressure of the closing job as good as any wily veteran. He wants to be on the mound and takes pleasure in lifting the team on his back in key moments. Every save he piles up as the season winds down is adding to his already record setting, National League leading total. He has an outside chance of hitting the 50 save mark, and if it weren’t for the Braves subpar play as of late it would be a sure thing. He has a sub-2.0 ERA, a WHIP just under one and piles up strikeouts with a dominating fastball that seems to explode out of his armpit.
He possesses one of the league’s lowest batting averages when he’s on the mound and provides a calming effect upon the mind of the starter of the day with thoughts of the cushion he provides easing their stress. Freeman will finish the year batting around .300 with about 20 homers and 80 RBIs and has been more often than not spectacular with the glove at first base. He provides Atlanta with a first baseman of the future, which is comforting for fans considering how they have run through more players at that position than Hogwarts has run through Defense Against the Dark Arts professors. Despite the injuries that have plagued the Braves this season and last and could very easily shorten what could have been a deep foray into the postseason, with young stars like Freeman and Kimbrel and an army of other future Rookie of the year candidates biding their time in the minors (Julio Teheran anyone?) things are looking bright. If Freeman had been a rookie any other year he would be a sure thing for the award, but he picked the wrong season to enter the big show. He has his own teammate to thank for that. But when Freeman takes his spot on the field in the ninth inning with his Braves nursing a one-run lead, he hears “Welcome to the Jungle” begin to blare through the Turner Field speakers and sees Kimbrel begin that jog from the bullpen to the mound, it’s probably not the worst problem to have.
D.J. Dunson Associate Sports Editor Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is having a historic season. On all but six occasions during the season, Kimbrel has sent the opposing team home with a loss. However, his season also raises the old philosophical question of whether a closer can be among the top players in the game, if they’re not considered talented enough to become aces on their own pitching staffs. Closers have gained mythical status since the save became an official Major League Baseball statistic in 1969, but they are usually brought in when opposing teams have been battered and bruised for the knockout punch. Kimbrel’s season has been historic but saves are an overrated statistic. One could argue closers are the kickers of the baseball universe. Instead of three points, they simpler deliver three outs. For comparisons sake, NBA forward Robert Horry was one of the best 4th quarter performers in NBA history. However, he was rarely a starter. While Kimbrel has excelled when brought in for “save situations”, he’s not the even the best rookie pitcher within the division. Phillies pitcher, Vance Worley has a 2.92 ERA as well as an 11-2 record as a starting ace on the Philadelphia’s division leading roster. Between June and early September, Worley delivered 14 straight victories. However, the Phillies will likely demote Worley to the bullpen for the playoffs. Voters will hesitate to give Rookie of the Year to a pitcher, who was demoted to the bullpen by his own club. Ultimately, an Atlanta Brave
will bring home the NL Rookie of the Year—but it won’t be Kimbrel. It will be their 21 year old, 6-foot-5 first baseman Freddie Freeman. Since Fred McGriff’s departure in 1998 the Braves have seen more first basemen than Hogwarts’ Sorting Hat has seen scalps. It’s a list that includes Andres Galarraga, Ryan Klesko, Rico Brogna, Julio Franco, Robert Fick, Adam LaRoche, Scott Thorman, Mark Teixeira, Casey Kotchman, Troy Glaus and Derrek Lee. Freeman didn’t arrive with the same hype as Jason Heyward did in 2010 but has been even better than Heyward’s rookie season. Freeman doesn’t have any records to boast about but he does lead all NL rookies in hits, doubles, home runs, on base percentage and RBI’s. In his first 43 games as a Brave, Freeman hit .227 with four homers and 14 RBIs in his first 43 games this season. Since the All-Star Break, Freeman has hit .318 and batted in 29 runs. In the month of July, Freeman hit 6 home runs home runs and batted .362. The Washington Nationals rookie first baseman, Danny Espinosa has been comparable to Freeman statistically but has done so in the obscurity of a sub-.500 team. Freeman has seamlessly handled the pressure of being the most consistent everyday hitter on a Wild Card leader. Freeman sees as many pitches a night as Kimbrel tosses from the mound. Plus, it’s partially Freeman’s hitting that often allows Kimbrel to take the mound to the tune of his blaring intro music with a comfortable lead in hand. In return, it’s only right that Freeman walks away with the NL Rookie of the Year award in hand.
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THE SIGNAL | NEWS | Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Freshman leads women’s cross country team to second place finish Tiffanie Smith Staff Writer The Women’s cross country team came in second last Saturday at the 36th GSU Invitational while the men placed fourth. Competitors included Georgia, Kennesaw State, UNC Wilmington, Tennessee Tech, Austin Peay, Clayton State, West Georgia, Troy and Morehouse. The Georgia State women’s team placed second with a score of 33, just 5 points behind Georgia. On the women’s side, top runners for this event was junior Katherine Showalter, sophomore Anna Sinclair and freshmen Hannah Stefanoff and Sarah McCarthy. Stefanoff led the way for the Panthers by winning the women’s individual title by finishing with a time of 22:23 in the 6K race. Recently, she also earned CAA co-runner of the week and CAA runner of the week with sixth place finishes at the Auburn Invitational and the UGA Invitational.
Head Coach Chris England was very surprised by her success. “She surprised me as well as everyone else,” England told Athletics. “Last year, Georgia State also had a freshman win the GSU Invite individual title. Hannah filled that role today, beating a strong field of runners. I expect her to continue to get stronger and faster and push her teammates to follow behind her.” In the 97-runner field, Showalter finished sixth with a time of 22:49, following McCarthy with a time of 23:12 for eighth place and Sinclair finishing ninth with a time of 21:17. On the men’s side, sophomore Valentin Poncelet led the team with a time of 25:49, placing fifth overall. Poncelet also earned CAA co-Runner of the Week for his sixth place finish at the Auburn Invitational. Sophomore Tyler Tomy finished with a time of 26:57, placing him 19th overall following Senior Chris Harper, with a time of 27:06, placing him 22nd overall. England seemed pleased with
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how both teams performed. “I had high expectations coming into the meet,” England told Athletics. “The teams met and exceeded those expectations. We put together
a strong and competitive field for this invitational. I’m pleased with how both teams performed and ran with confidence.” Georgia State’s next meet is Fri-
day, Sep. 30 at the Paul Short Run with Lehigh University hosting the event. The meet will take place in Bethlehem, Pa. at 10 a.m.
Volleyball continues season-long slump in the Bash at the Boro Zakkiyya Anderson Staff Writer Georgia State volleyball (5-11) has yet to overcome its slump as they traveled to Statesboro this weekend and left with a tournament record of 1-3. The Panthers played four matches over the course of three days in the Bash at the Boro held at Georgia Southern University. All was not lost in the weekend however, as the ladies were able to break their seven-game losing streak with a sweep of South Carolina State, and overall played some of their better volleyball this season
Head Coach Tami Audia said, “We had better execution, but we still need our players to step up in big time game situations.” In a tournament that hosted two teams that were a part of the NCAA tournament in 2010 [Ohio and Georgia Southern], the Panthers were facing tough contenders. In their Thursday match, the Panthers dominated South Carolina State 25-22, 25-16, and 25-15. The lady Bulldogs (5-9) could not defend the balanced attack of the Panther frontline. Vineece Verdun, Muki Kangwa, Jamie Freeman, and Andrea Ezell
combined for a total of 29 kills. Verdun led the pack with 12 kills. Georgia State did not just have success on the offensive side of the ball, but also defensively with a team total of six blocks. Ezell led that charge with three blocks of her own. Sophomore setter Kaylee McGrew earned a double-double in the match boasting 29 assists and 10 digs. The Panthers came into the second day at the Hanner Fieldhouse with momentum from their sweep, but were overpowered by Presbyterian (3-10). “We’re at a point in the season
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where playing hard is not enough to win,” said Audia. Georgia State fell 25-18, 27-25, and 25-21 in a three-set sweep by the Blue Hose. Each set was at one point very close, but Presbyterian was able to slowly pull away. The third set was tied at 20 all, but the Panthers could not trump the Blue Hose. The Panthers dropped their early Saturday match to Ohio (8-6) in a four game set (28-26, 25-21, 16-25, 27-25.) In the scrappy battle between the Panthers and the Bobcats there were 13 lead changes and 37 ties. The Panthers dropped the first two sets, but on the back of a Kangwa-Verdun attack were able to defeat the Bobcats 25-16. The fourth set was another back and forth contest in which the Pan-
thers could not ultimately secure the win. In their match up against Georgia Southern (6-8), the Panthers fell in a four set match 22-25, 25-21, 2521, and 25-16. Georgia State took the first set after they enjoyed a 16-7 lead that was quickly cut down to 24-22 after the Eagles rallied back. But Freeman gave the Panthers a kill to win the set. The following matches the Panthers had to play from behind, but could never gather enough momentum to win the next three sets. McGrew was selected to all-tournament with a total of 134 assists in three days. The Panthers are now ranked ninth overall in the CAA with a .313 win percentage. The next match up for the Panthers will be at Kennesaw State for a 7:30 game on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | entertainment | THE SIGNAL
Sports Calendar Friday, Sept. 23
Women’s Soccer @ Drexel Philadelphia, Pa. // 7 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 24
Men’s Soccer @ Delaware Newark, Del. // 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Volleyball vs. UNC Wilmington
College football week four predictions D.J. Dunson Associate Sports Editor 23 USC @Arizona State Despite, the Trojan’s post-season ban for this season, Matt Barkley and Robert Woods comprise college football’s most dangerous pitch and catch duo. On the other side of the line of scrimmage, Arizona State’s Vontaze Burfict is an unstoppable force and elite NFL prospect, with a mean streak. Some believe he will be college football’s defensive player of the year. It’s unusual for USC to not have a great tailback but they will prevail. Result: USC wins 23-16
GSU Sports Arena // 2 p.m.
Women’s Soccer @ Delaware Newark, Del. // 1 p.m.
Football @ Houston Houston, Texas // 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Turner Field // 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Men’s Soccer at NC State Raleigh, N.C. // 7 p.m.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Turner Field // 7:10 p.m.
2 LSU @ 16 West Virginia, 8 p.m. College football’s Game of the Week pits LSU’s vaunted defense against West Virginia’s explosive offense. The days of Pat White and Steve Slaton and Noel Devine running to daylight are over in Morgantown. These Mountaineers, led by quarterback Geno Smith, are the nation’s 7th best passing offense. LSU already traumatized Oregon’s quick strike offense but the Mountaineers run less of a gimmicky scheme. The two teams met last season and may have future meetings down the road as West Virginia is reportedly seeking membership as the SEC’s 14th member. If West Virginia wins, they will be heavy favorites through the rest of their schedule until a season ending matchup with South Florida. Result: West Virginia wins 27-23.
7 Oklahoma State @ 8 Texas A&M Oklahoma State has beaten the Aggies for three straight seasons including last season’s 38-35 thriller. Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill now has a full season of experience under his belt but Oklahoma State has bigger plans than just winning the Big 12. Result: Oklahoma State wins 31-45
11 Florida State @ 21 Clemson Florida State over Clemson The Seminoles showed they haven’t quite rejoined the elite against Oklahoma, but they’re on the right path. Quarterback EJ Manuel injured his non-throwing shoulder and may not start but Clemson barely survived an overachieving Auburn Tiger team last Saturday. Florida State is too well coached and talented for the Tigers. Result: Florida State wins 30-17
3 Alabama vs. 14 Arkansas, 3:30 p.m. The Arkansas passing offense is potent but the defense wasn’t clicking last weekend when they allowed 28 points against. Troy. Meanwhile, Alabama appears set to stick with AJ McCarron as its starting quarterback. Its defense remains just as stingy as ever and is allowing under a touchdown per game Result: Alabama wins 34-24.
Women’s soccer team rebounds from winless start
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After going winless over the first few weeks of the regular season, the Georgia State women’s soccer team (3-6) has now won two of their last three matches. In the process, they made head coach Don Martelli seem clairvoyant after he declared that the Panthers would rebound over the weekend. Last weekend, the Panthers earned their first victory of the season against Georgia Southern after a 0-5 start to the season, before losing to the University of Georgia in Athens on Sunday, Sept. 11. It was jarring to watch the Panthers start off uncharacteristically slow because of their usual hot starts to the regular season. Prior to this season, the Panthers had gone 24-8-2 during the non-conference portion of the schedule. However, according to Martelli, the Panthers are dominating in just about every category except at the end of the game with the result.” According to Head Coach
Domenic Martelli, a couple of factors played a role in the Panthers early losing streak. Among them is that the Panthers played six of their first eight on the road against a tough slate of teams. “When you look at the games, we’ve played basically two top-25 teams in Villanova and Georgia and we were playing one of the hottest teams in our state, Mercer. “ In the week, leading up to the Panthers’ slate of weekend matches, Martelli still remained optimistic about the Panthers outlook. “Beating a good Georgia Southern team and playing really well against Georgia has allowed us to enter into a different frame of mind,” said Martelli. “What has happened during the early part of the season will push us forward.” Martelli spoke glowingly of Evans and declared that this week would be a perfect opportunity for Evans, last season’s CAA-rookie of the year, to dish a few assists or to score a goal herself. The team and sophomore forward Jewel Evans, in par-
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Sophomore Jewel Evans scored two goals over the weekend, including the game-winner against UNC Asheville
ticular, lived up to Martelli’s expectations by pounding out a 3-2 win over UNC Asheville. With the score knotted up 2-2 in the 88th minute, Evans scored the game-winning goal courtesy of an assist from forward Sarah Bennett. The Panthers capped off the weekend with a 4-2 victory over Gardner Webb on Sunday, which began with Evans scoring her first goal of the game and her third of the season. While Jewel Evans found her scoring touch over the weekend, getting everybody else on the same page is a critical key to the Panthers season. Said Martelli, “In some cases, some of the returners have taken over a game and played consistently. In other games some of the newcomers have come out. For example, a goal and an assist by our two freshmen (Kierra Nelson and Nikki Fedele) against UGA.” According to Martelli, the weekend’s matches were also going to be a great tune-up for the beginning of conference play for the Panthers. “Everything we do is with
conference games as our goal. Everything we did in the offseason and in the preseason in the first part of the year, in our non-conference schedule is to get us back to the conference tournament,” said Martelli. “The first step in that once conference season starts is our conference weekends and there’s not one weekend more important than the other, there’s not one weekend harder or easier than the other.” Regardless of whether it’s a non-conference match or a familiar conference foe, the Panthers have to improve on playing complete games and not letting their foot off the pedal once they’ve taken control of a match. Said Martelli, “Game’s aren’t won and lost in 50 out of the 90 minutes. They’re won throughout the whole 90 minutes,” The Panthers return to action on Friday, Sept. 23 for their first Colonial Athletic Association in-conference match of the season against Drexel.
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A look back at 10 years of garage rock MICHAEL RABALAIS Staff Writer In the year 2000, rock ’n’ roll was all but dead. Consumer taste, fed by an extra-large helping of the ’80s and ’90s, had pivoted toward hip-hop, DJs and boy bands. The few rock bands with any sort of popularity are still the butt of jokes today: Linkin Park, Creed, Staind, et al. Although some may rally at the idea of a Linkin Parkl-ed rock scene, times were bleak for those with postadolescent musical tastes.
Understandably hungry for change, critics began paying close attention to the rise of several local bands, each from different parts of the world, and declared that the saviors of rock ’n’ roll had arrived. It’s only been a decade since the garage rock revival took hold of popular music, and although tastes may have taken another turn, it’s still worth recognizing some of the bands behind the movement.
The Hives
Major albums: Your New Favourite Band, The Black and White Album Songs you know: “Hate to Say I Told You So,” “Main Offender,” “A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T” With bands like Linkin Park and Creed in the media’s sights, the humor provided by Swedish garage rockers The Hives was nothing less than refreshing. No lengths were too great for the Hives to declare their superiority over other bands, or to mention how busy they had been, in their words, “being fantastic.” Their greatest-hits collection, Your New Favourite Band, was released in 2001, and brought the band to the forefront of the garage rock revival. The Hives are currently recording a new album, hopefully to be released next year.
Kevin Mazur
The Hives approached the at-times bleak musical climate of the ’90s with a healthy dose of sardonic humor.
The White Stripes Major albums: White Blood Cells, Elephant Songs you know: “Fell in Love With a Girl,” “Seven Nation Army,” “Icky Thump” The names Jack and Meg White hold such reverence and gravity that it’s hard to imagine that in 2000 they were a two-person blues-rock outfit with a weird color scheme and very limited success. The band’s first two albums, The White Stripes and De Stijl, were solid but lacked much of an identity. The duo’s third record, White Blood Cells, finally established the group as a band worth following. Singer and guitarist Jack White brought a childish energy to his playing and songwriting, allowing him to scream and stamp his way through songs like “Fell in Love With a Girl” and “Little Room.” Further records proved White’s point — complicated music doesn’t necessarily equal good music. The White Stripes released three albums after White Blood Cells and disbanded earlier this year.
Patrick Pantano
Gone but not forgotten: The White Stripes disbanded earlier this year, but they’ll always be remembered for their gritty, blues-influenced garage-rock sound.
The Strokes
Major albums: Is this It, Room on Fire Songs you know: “Last Nite,” “Reptilia,” “Hard to Explain” With its debut album, Is This It, The Strokes delivered New York swagger in spades. The grainy quality of the album’s vocals and guitars earned it liberal praise, landing it on several best of the year lists for 2001, and best of the decade lists from outlets such as Pitchfork Media and the A.V. Club. More notably, The Strokes brought into fashion such staples as leather jackets, wearing suits like it wasn’t a big deal, skinny jeans and not washing your hair. The band recently came out of hiatus with their newest album, Angles.
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The Strokes, perhaps best remembered for its single “Last Nite,” recently released a new album, Angles.
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Eight bands to watch in Atlanta’s music scene Blair Crimmins and the Hookers
Any fan of ragtime and vaudeville is sure to love this merry band of troubadours, but fans of any kind of music can appreciate their raucous old-time style. Consisting of everything from a three-part brass section to piano, banjo and upright bass, this massive project has an equally huge sound, both live and in the studio. These guys play around town a fair amount, so check them out next time you’re looking for a rambunctious night out.
Clan Destined
ZACK KRAIMER Staff Writer Since the days of Blind Willie McTell, Atlanta has spawned a steady stream of artists who have come to define our city and generations past. A new class of musicians is emerging from garages and dive bars to do the same for this generation, and with a style unique to our city. What follows are just a few of the literally dozens of local artists with the potential to join the ranks of local heroes like Deerhunter, Mastadon and Black Lips.
Atlanta is renowned for its hip-hop chops, so you may wonder what sets Clan Destined apart. Here it is: These guys really seem to be having fun during a performance, and with rhymes and flow that polished, they should be. The duo trades off positions behind the mixer, drum pad, synthesizer and microphone, creating organic beats live in an uncommon reinterpretation of an often played-out style. Their lyrics are more geared toward having a good time rather than the braggadocio that so frequently finds its way into current hip-hop.
Christ, Lord
This scruffy bunch has a style unlike anyone else in town, mostly because of the prominent accordion and trumpet featured in most songs. Christ, Lord’s music would pair best with strong vodka in a Russian polka lounge — it’s not conventional party-time music, but it’s just as easy to drink to. Mournful melodies meld with crafty musicianship to create a product that’s very much their own and a far cry from anything else you’ll find this side of the Atlantic. It might not be what you’re used to, but it sure is fun, so check these guys out while they’re still playing local dives.
Lily and the Tigers This mellow act, featuring acoustic guitar and upright bass, is gaining quite a reputation for its airy brand of melancholy folk. Vocalist Casey Hood has a velvety smoothness to her voice that almost contradicts its power. Regardless of taste, it’s easy to see that these two have a clear-cut, cohesive sound with a wide appeal. The Tigers are still very much a local group, but their future looks optimistic, with potential for a much wider fan base.
Christopher Tanzi
Lily and the Tigers perform a melancholy brand of mellow acoustic folk.
Joe McGuinness
Atlanta has played host to many a great bluesman, but in recent years, none have had as much promise as this local blues prodigy. McGuinness is sincere in every note, and the tenderness with which he plays is rare to find. He’s poetic in his lyrics and lyrical in the way he plays, and his recorded and live material are equally enjoyable. A solo set from McGuinness — of which there are many at the Five Spot in Little Five Points — is such an intimate, personal experience that it feels like he’s playing directly to you alone. His material includes acoustic and electric guitars and banjo behind McGuinness’ gruff baritone. Any fan of blues or otherwise would agree that the man has undeniable talent.
Killing Floor
Taking cues from Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis and everyone in between, these guys play what could be termed “progressive blues” for having the soul of classic blues and the polish of modern rock ‘n’ roll. The chemistry between members is pretty impressive — extended jams during a set are so fluid it’s almost impossible to believe they haven’t been rehearsed. Each member has a unique musical voice through his instrument, and their individual talents set them apart from the average in-town rock band.
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Put on your dancing shoes if you go see Blair Crimmins and the Hookers.
Coathangers
Dead Rabbits
Don’t be afraid of the Coathangers. They’re your friends. Just don’t call them “chick rock” if you want to live to see another day. These badass females have been satisfying Atlanta’s punk-rock jones for years now, and there’s no sign of them slowing down. Favorites like “Nestle In My Boobies” and “Hurricane” get crowds raving every time. Their live shows are a force to be reckoned with — attend at your own risk.
Grungy rock duos have become somewhat trite in the past few years, but these guys know what they’re doing. Dead Rabbits play the sort of gritty, lo-fi bluesy rock we’ve come to expect from this kind of band, but they change it up with tighter musicianship than some of their contemporaries — especially on drums. Their sound may not be groundbreaking, but as the adage goes, why fix it if it’s not broken? The bottom line is that the songs are catchy and their performances are wild, so be sure to catch the next one.
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The Coathangers may just be the baddest chicks in the Atlanta music scene.
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some of the best beats put out this year, and is even able to make Das Racist sound briefly palatable. Yet with any style of music, it’s impossible to be interested in an artist unless they sound interested in what they’re doing. In the case of Das Racist, they always seems to sound like they would rather be doing something else. — Paul DeMerritt, Associate Entertainment Editor
01 Dracula Nurses (Dead Oceans) 02 Widowspeak Widowspeak (Captured Tracks) 03 Wading Moss of Aura (Friends Records) Pants 04 James James Pants (Stones Throw)
05 Mosaik Siriusmo (Monkeytown Records) Get Past the Lips 06 Can’t Broncho (CQ Records) Traffic 07 Mirror Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks (Matador)
A side project of Future Islands frontman J. Gerrit Welmers, Moss of Aura provides a different outlook on chillwave with a combination of subtle 808s and every kind of synthesizer you could dream of.
of Arms 08 Garden Peter Wolf Crier (Jagjaguar)
09 Portamento Drums (Frenchkiss) 10
Wander/Wonder
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Catbirds and Cardinals
Balam Acab (Tri Angle) Dan Melchior Und Das Menace (Northern-Spy)
On sophmore release Portamento, The Drums return for another album of nostalgic new wave that makes you wish the ’80s never ended.
Velvet Snow Ball 12 Red Pepper Rabbit (Kanine Records) 91 13 Program Razika (Smalltown Supersound) Mistress 14 The Yellow Ostrich (Barsuk) Spirit 15 Gentle Jonathan Wilson (Bella Union) Bag 16 Sleeping Sleeping Bag (Joyful Noise)
17 Tripper Hella (Sargent house) 18 Glazin’ Jacuzzi Boys (Hardly Art) 19 Yucca Milk Maid (Fatcat Records) Weapons 20 Legendary The Wu-Tang Clan (eOne Music) Cave 21 Freak Voyageurs (Self-Released) Donkey Jaw 22 Through Amen Dunes (Sacred Bones) Come True 23 Dreams CANT (Terrible Records) Fish Ride Bicycles 24 When Cool Kids (Green Label Sound)
25 Googoosh Googoosh (B-Music)
Amen Dunes’ blend of dreamy guitar drone and swelling vocals make for a pacifying album that could double as a selfhypnosis tape.
Basement EP 26 Super Jesse Futerman (Jus Like Music Records) Cronin 27 Mikal Mikal Cronin (Trouble in Mind) Great Debater 28 The Skyzoo (Self-Released) Mercy 29 Strange St. Vincent (4AD) Falls 30 Veronica Veronica Falls (Slumberland)
Skyzoo never wastes a word as he effortlessly spews complex metaphors over jazzy production from legends like 9th Wonder.
this band in the future. — Brooke Marshall, Entertainment Editor
Das Racist Relax
Greedhead Music
Even though Relax is only the debut album from Das Racist, the duo has somehow managed to become one the biggest names in alternative hip hop. Das Racist falls in the new category of groups that probably wouldn’t exist if not for the Internet. In 2008, their first single, “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell,” was enough to spread their name across a number of blogs, and from there the successive mixtapes Shut Up, Dude and Sit Down, Man kept their name relevant. With three years of experience, one would think Das Racist would have only honed and improved their style, yet every time I hear them, I can’t help but like them less. Their initial style was born out of their lazy yet verbose flow, yet they have pushed the concept to the point to where their rhymes feel supremely boring. The crux of any classic hip-hop group comes out of the playfulness between the rappers. Whether it’s Phife and Q-Tip, Chuck D and Flava Flav, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, or MF Doom and Madlib, the appeal behind hip-hop comes from two people sounding like they’re just having a good time. On Relax, Das Racist’s duo of Himanshu Suri and Victor Vasquez never once feels like that seminal hip-hop archetype of two friends behind a microphone. Instead of complementing each other, their verses sound as if they’re flatly falling all over the beats. Considering rapping is entirely rooted in wordplay, lyricism is absolutely essential, and at best Das Racist sound like a compilation of mediocre freestyles. It’s not that Suri and Vasquez lack rhymes or lyrics, it’s that they rap a lot without ever saying anything. Space is equally as important as words in a verse, and Das Racist only choke up their flow with as many words as they can fit into one song. It is far more impressive to put more meaning into fewer words, but Relax is full of lots of words with no meaning. The production side of Relax sees moments of genius with help from greats like Diplo, EL-P and Rotsam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend fame. In particular, the Rotsam-produced track “The Trick” ranks with
Primus Green Naugahyde ATO Records/Red
Neon Indian Das Racist
Greedhead Music
Picture an early-’60s-era cosmonaut popping open a contraband bottle of champagne and having a solo dance party after the suits at Mission Control have gone to sleep. Even as the empty vacuum of space yawns cold and infinite all around him, he’s genuinely having fun, dancing as best he can in zero-G. The only fitting soundtrack to this scenario: Neon Indian’s Era Extrana. The second offering from these chillwave favorites is a fitting followup to their acclaimed 2009 debut, Psychic Chasms. Era Extrana continues in the dreamy electronic vein of its predecessor, but with more of a retro, spacey feel. Opener “Heart Attack” is a nebulous blend of choppy glissandos, synth squeaks and long, drawn-out notes that bleed across a rhythmless backdrop. Like a curtain drawing back, it gives way to the catchy hook, shiny synth accents and feathery vocals of “Polish Girl.” The hypnotic rhythm of “Fallout” leads into the epic “Era Extrana.” Sweeping synth melodies leap and sprawl like mad dancers over a rigid, powerful drumbeat. Next up is cheerfully wistful melody of “Halogen (I Could Be a Shadow).” The song has all the strangely enjoyable melancholy of the first cold day of autumn — chilly, still and a tad ominous, but still a pleasant break from the over-the-top heat and teeming life of summer. The vocals blend into the instrumentation, which gradually fades away at the song’s end, like static on a television thinning out before fading to black. On Era Extrana, Neon Indian strays just far enough away from its signature sound to keep its listeners engaged, while refusing to comprome its eminently danceable sound. Listeners can expect good things from
Oh Primus. You haven’t changed a bit. It’s been 12 long years, but Primus has finally released a new album, Green Naugahyde. Surprise, surprise, it’s exactly what listeners have come to expect. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, of course. The group, especially bassist Les Claypool, are living legends, so they probably don’t want to pull a New Coke and mess with the formula too much. So yeah, Green Naugahyde has some pretty awesome bass licks — impossibly fast and impossibly skilled, the kind of thing that transcends music and becomes a sort of experience. Listening to Claypool, you can sense the human and instrumental aspects of the performance — a man and his bass, all wood and metal and flesh and bone combining into one virtuosic entity. But then again, nearly every song on the record sounds like a rehashing of classic favorites. Primus is turning into that thing we’ve come to expect all legendary bands to become: living fossils, coelacanths of rock. Sure, they’re sturdy, but where’s the passion, the desire to do something new and exciting? There’s a natural evolution at work in the world of professional musicians. Some bands — the best, it could be argued — innovate throughout their entire careers. Others flare up briefly, burning intensely before burning out. And some put out consistently good offerings — so consistent that listeners eventually become bored. With the release of Green Naugahyde, Primus has secured its position as this latter kind of band, the sort that merely coasts on its past innovation. Primus fans probably fall into two camps right now: those who are overwhelmingly excited at the prospect of new material, and those who have to face the tough realization that their heroes are getting older and lazier, putting their creativity on autopilot and counting on their fans to further their career by continuing to buy the exact same album that came out 12 years ago. — Brooke Marshall, Entertainment Editor
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Atlanta Events TUESDAY, SEPT. 20
Lucy Dreams Album Release Show
Come on out to everyone’s favorite bowling alley to celebrate the release of Lucy Dreams’ first full-length, Vivian. In addition to Decatur’s own gothic shoegaze heroes, N.E.C. and Street violence will also be performing. Suburban Lanes, 2619 North Decatur Rd. // 8 p.m. // Free, 18+
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
There’s really no other way to say it: This duo writes some of the prettiest indie-pop you’ll ever hear. The Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce de Leon Ave. // 9 p.m. // $10, 21+
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21
Cougars and Cubs
Yeah, it’s exactly what you think it is, and it’s at the city’s premiere swingers’ club. Do with this information what you will. Trapeze, 4470 Commerce Dr. SW // $10 ladies, $45 men (with membership), 21+
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
It’s been eight years since the first Atlanta Underground Film Festival, and the institution is still going strong. Through Sept. 25, you can head on over to the Goat Farm and check out underrepresented film artists from all different genres. For a complete schedule, visit auff. org. The Goat Farm, 1200 Foster St. NW // $5 per screening, $10 day pass, $25 all-access pass, all ages
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23
Young, Foxy & Free Fall Scene Issue Launch Party
The fall issue of everyone’s favorite hipster rag is going to be about “place,” and will feature contributions from Atlanta- and Athens-area creative minds. Put on your favorite skinny jeans and ironic T-shirt and head on over to Athens to celebrate. Little Kinds Shuffle Club, 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens // 7 p.m. 10 p.m. // Free, 21+
Drawing Connections
It’s the last night to see this exhibition, featuring the drawings of Alejandro Aguilera, Kojo Griffin, Benjamin Jones, Ben Smith, Leslie Kneisel and more. Oh, and just because it’s an exhibition of drawings, don’t go thinking these are your average doodles. These works range from funny to angsty, and they’ll challenge your notions of the art form. City Gallery Chastain // 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. // Free, all ages
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
Little Five Fest
Sure, it’s completely taken over by tourists and OTP DBs every weekend, but every Atlantan has a soft spot in their heart for this faux-funky neighborhood. Show L5P some love, and check out some of the more than 30 bands performing on five stages all around the area. And hey, while you’re there, make sure to buy something at Criminal Records. Save Criminal! Little Five Points // 1 p.m. // $10, all ages
Silver Scream Spook Show
Blending comedy, pranks and good-old fashioned spookiness, the Silver Scream Spookshow is Atlanta’s favorite twisted variety show. After you’re done getting spooked, sit back and enjoy the horror classic Frankenstein. The Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE // 1 p.m. (kiddie matinee) and 10 p.m. (late show) // Free-$12, all ages (kiddie matinee), 18+ (late show)
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Fan favorite Star Fox 64 made a seamless transition to the Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo releases 3DS remake of Star Fox 64 MICHAEL RABALAIS Staff Writer Shocker: Although the Nintendo 64 had some truly seminal and critically adored games, it was ultimately a disappointment. If you disagree, try to name a good N64 game not made by Rareware (Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye, Diddy Kong Racing, etc.) or Nintendo. Of course, most people of our generation probably disagree with this sentiment, instead feeling nothing but undying loyalty for what avid gamers see as a pretty mediocre system. Luckily
for this group, Nintendo has taken to remastering the graphics on N64 games, and releasing them on their newest handheld, the 3DS. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time got this treatment earlier this year, and now it’s time for fan-favorite Star Fox 64 to get the same reappraisal. Another shocker: Star Fox 64 is still hella great. Everything you remember from Star Fox — the large scale dogfights, ducking and weaving between asteroids and enemy pilots — it’s all still there. And with higher presentation
values and the inherent portability of being a 3DS game, Star Fox 64 3D feels like a game designed specifically to be played on the 3DS, an accolade few games on the system can boast. The only complaint is lack of online multiplayer, but it’s hard to weigh that too heavily. Star Fox 64 was never about its multiplayer, and the same remains true today. If you have a 3DS, any time you’ve spent not buying, or working for the money to buy Star Fox 64 3D has been utterly wasted. Get cracking.
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EDITOR Angel R. White
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CAMPUS LIFE
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Academic achievement is necessary in efforts to be successful on any college campus. Skills such as productive study habits, good work ethic and time management all encourage high scholastics. September marks national school success month and in celebration, The Signal asked upperclassmen on campus the question, “What do you wish you knew when you were a freshman?” Their answers give insight on how to thrive as underclassmen. Angel White Campus Life Editor
“I wish I knew the importance of networking in college. If I knew then what I know now, I believe I would’ve had a lot more opportunities to meet new people who could help me to excel in my career choice.”
Nemonie Nooks Junior Criminal Justice Major
“Utilizing the supplemental instruction program that assists students in challenging courses can help you to succeed.”
Lucy Edosomwan Senior Psychology -Pre-Med concentration
“One thing I wish I knew my freshman year that I know now is the fact that parties happen every night. It’s okay to miss tonight’s party to study for a quiz that happens tomorrow morning. I felt like I had to be at every function or my social life as I knew it would come to an end.”
Khiry Peterson Senior Finance and Marketing major
“I wish I knew how to check my academic evaluation so I wouldn’t have taken some unnecessary classes that were in my Freshman Learning Community.”
Amanda Brimmage Junior Exercise science major
“I wish I would have utilized all of the academic resources that Georgia State has!”
Kortney Easterly Senior Journalism and Sociology major
“I would say take care of your grades, but have a good time—It’s the best years of your life.”
Abimbola Omotayo Senior Marketing major
“I wish I knew about renting things out in the digital aquarium, the free studio and the multitude of equipment you can get for free.”
Kyndel King Senior Computer Information Systems major
“Do what’s best for you and don’t try and compare yourself to other people, with their accomplishments and activities. Find your niche and just work towards your goals. Don’t just join a club to put it on a resume—really invest in things you truly enjoy.”
Grace Lee Senior Public Policy major
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Campus Events September 20, 2011
2011 Major Matters Workshop
The College of Arts and Sciences would like to invite all undergraduates to attend the Major Matters Workshop on Tuesday, September 20th, in the Ballroom of the Student Center. The event will feature major departments and student organizations in the College of Arts and Sciences along with other departments that offer support resources on campus. Student Center // 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Face-to-Face Meeting with Your Professors
Want your professor to know you on a more personal level, but don’t know how? Tired of being just another number? Then come to this workshop designed to provide you with the tools to improve your interactions with professors. Positive relationships with professors can save time in your studying, increase the probability of receiving a higher grade, and aid in forging career connections. Join us for an interactive discussion of proper etiquette, expectations, and sample questions to ask when meeting with professors. Capitol Suite - Student Center // 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Open Mic
September 21, 2011
Come out and showcase your talent or sit back, relax and be entertained, moved or amused by your friends and colleagues as they perform on the Student Center’s Courtyard Stage – where you can expect the unexpected on Open Mic Night. Courtyard Stage - Student Center, First Floor // 7 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pro Tools
Learn Pro Tools from a Digidesign trained instructor. Overview of the functionalities of Pro tools and its key features, including beat detection, automation, and cross fades. Learn signal processing techniques such as equalization and compression, microphone placement, and running recording sessions. Classroom South Room 403 // 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Whitewater Kayaking School
Come out to the Recreation Center and learn the fundamentals of Kayaking in the aquatics center located on the ground floor. Student Recreation Center // 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
September 22, 2011
How to Find Scholarships
This workshop covers the basics of searching and applying for scholarships, how college funding works, adhering to timelines, and enhancing researching skills. Sparks Hall Room 251 // 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Courtyard Series Concert: Elliot Holden
Elliot Holden is one of the hottest new talents to emerge on the scene in recent years. His new CD Radiance has received critical raves and substantial airplay throughout the Southeast. With his trio The Elliot Holden Group, he has built a strong regional following and earned opening slots with such acts as The Derek Truck Band and Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Courtyard Stage, Student Center – First Floor // 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
September 23, 2011
CENCIA: Bauru/Atlanta Piano and Vocal Competition Georgia State University will host the fourth edition of the Bauru Atlanta Competition and the first edition of the Festival of the Two Americas. The competition and concerts continue the collaborative relationship between the Universidade do Sagrado Coracão in Bauru, Brazil and GSU’s School of Music. There will be two competitions: one for piano and one for vocalists Kopleff Recital Hall // 7:30 p.m.
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Chevon Hines
CEO collected 130 indications of interested students at this year’s student organization fair.
CEOs come together on campus Junia Abaidoo Staff Writer Recently, Georgia State welcomed the newly charted organization, Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) a national entrepreneurship network with chapters across the United States. In an era marked by swamped college campuses, poor economical standings and job uncertainties for college graduates and non-graduates alike, entrepreneurship is a path that’s beginning to gain popularity. This is true for senior Chevon Hines Georgia State’s CEO President and charterer. A entrepreneurial career allows individuals the freedom to explore the profitability of their own ideas, be their own boss and sometimes leads to mind boggling accomplishments—think Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfery or Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Many of the most successful and wealthy people in the world once classified themselves as budding entrepreneurs. The CEO organization was conceived throughout the 1970s due to
the growth of the field of entrepreneurship. However, it wasn’t until a small meeting in 1997 in Chicago that the organization was officially born. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization was chartered on campus last spring 2011. Hines, interested in attending a conference that would better equip her to pursue free enterprise, stumbled upon CEO’s national conference and instantly wanted to bring the organization to Georgia State. The organization is currently backed by the Robinson College of Business. Hines’ personally saw the benefits of choosing to go into business on her own and wanted to help others like herself. “In these times, graduation does not guarantee you a job or option. We want to educate students so that starting [a] business is not something they are intimidated by,” Hines said. CEO’s mission is simple: to inform and guide college students with entrepreneurial ambitions and to get them acclimated to the idea of going into business for themselves. CEO is composed of Hines and
four other board members: William Jennings, the marketing director, Adil Devshi, special events director, Musa Mohammed, membership director and Deepak Nanda who is in charge of web design. CEO was popular at the recent Student Organization Fair, obtaining 130 different interested students. Students who join will be enjoy tours, events, chapter activities and a national conference in Fort Worth, Texas slated to feature founders of some of the biggest companies in the world. These events will encourage participants to start business and build business mindsets. Their next event entitled “Road to CEO” will feature well-versed Atlanta business experts who will inform students on testing a market, creating a corporation and other basic steps to planning and executing a business idea. Students interested in CEO can contact the association at ceosatgsu@gmail.com or on twitter @ceosatgsu. Road to CEO will be Thursday, Oct. 6th.
Meet the Greeks introduces Greek Life to students Tiffanie Smith Staff Writer
Fraternities and Sororities of the Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council showed off their talent Wednesday night at Meet the Greeks. Many students were in attendance to see what Greek Life is all about. According to GSU Greek Life, Greek-letter organizations were founded on the ideals of scholarship, community service, leadership, and life-long friendship. The event was held in the Student Center Ballroom from 7:009:30 pm and hosted by GSU Greek Life. Lucille Osborn, the coordinator of Greek Life, got on stage first to start off the show.
According to Osborn, Meet the Greeks is an opportunity for current GSU students and for our organizations to meet and greet with fraternities and sororities. First up was Lambda Zeta Phi Inc., as they started off with what they called a “salute.” A salute is a type of tribute to an organization or chapter. Many students were impressed with how they started off the show. “I think Lambda Zeta Phi did great,” said Junior Sarah Whitford. “Saluting to me expresses yourself more than stepping. Delta Phi Lambda Inc. came on next and introduced their organization as being the only Asian sorority at Georgia State. They stepped and strolled to many different types of
music down the aisle. Omega Psi Phi showcased their organization with a brief power point and with what they call “hoping,” which according to the Omegas is a way to express themselves and their enthusiasm. Next up to showcase their organization was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. who sung down the aisle and stepped.Also in attendance was Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service. Sigma Sigma Rho strolled the aisle also with their chant “Sigma Sigma rho, throw it up!” Theta Nu Xi Sorority, Inc. did something a little different by acting out their power point to inform students about their
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Georgia State’s Phi Beta Sigma fraternity does a step performance during the Meet The Greeks show.
Continued on from previous page organization. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. entertained the crowd by stepping, strolling and introducing their new line, whileLambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. (the biggest Latino Fraternity on campus) showcased their organization by stepping following Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. saluted and strolled. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. performed steps and introduced a
very informative power point, while Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. stepped to close the show. Freshmen student Amen-Ra Mackey thought the show was very entertaining. “The event was very helpful,” said Mackey. “I do have a fraternity that I am looking at and I have found a bus load of information. I wasn’t expecting to see all the performances and enthusiasm, drive and moti-
vation. I was defiantly impressed.” Other Freshmen like Tueyanna Sherrer also found the event to be very informative. “You really don’t know what you’re coming into and you don’t know which one you want to do,” said Sherrer. “It really broadens your view on what you should pick and who actually makes you want to go Greek.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ODK Presidents Brunch Friday, September 30 10 a.m.-Noon Court Salon, Student Center
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L’Amour Fou, September 26-October 2 Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, September 26-October 2 For showtimes, visit www.gsu.edu/cinefest.
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Meet the stars of the hit MTV show! Open Mic Night
Wednesday, September 21 7-9 p.m. Courtyard Stage, Student Center (Next to Food Court) Come out and enjoy our monthly Open Mic Night in the Student Center.
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The Goonies, September 23-25
Guests $3 before 5 p.m. and $5 at 5 p.m. and after.
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Free to all student organization presidents for networking and leadership development. Register on OrgSync at http://gsu.orgsync.com.
Super 8, September 19-25 All shows free for GSU students, faculty & staff with ID.
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Tactful Conversations
Wednesday, September 21, Noon-1 p.m. Student Center, Lucerne Suite Have you ever wondered how top executives get to the top? Our answer is tact: knowing how to say something without causing offense. Take this opportunity to propel your communication skills and learn to speak and act with tact.
If you are interested in participating, come out early and sign up before the event or e-mail Campus Events at campusevents@gsu.edu. If you donʼt feel quite ready to get up and perform, then just sit back, relax and enjoy the performances by your fellow classmates.
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Leadership in a Changing World
Thursday, September 22, 3-4 p.m. Student Center, Lanier Suite What does it mean to be a leader? Can anyone be a leader? Discover a new way of thinking about leadership and the role you can play in making a positive change in the world.
REGISTER NOW FOR LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE! Saturday, October 15, Student Center Visit http://gsu.orgsync.com to register.
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Homecoming 2011 Royal Court
Thursday, September 29, 12:30 p.m., Library Plaza Join us in the Library Plaza to hear the Homecoming Royal Court announced!
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Homecoming 2011 October 17-22
Homecoming Applications
Homecoming Powder Puff Game applications and Homecoming Golf Cart Parade applications are now available in 380 Student Center. Powder Puff applications are due on Friday, September 30, and parade applications are due on Monday, October 10.
For more information, call Spotlight at 404/413-1610.