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College to Host Campus Farewell for President

The faculty and staff of Coastal Georgia are throwing a big rooftop reception on Wednesday, May 1, to celebrate the visionary leadership of College President Valerie Hepburn, and they’re inviting the community to join them. The event will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on the rooftop terrace of the Campus Center. During the evening, a portrait of Dr. Hepburn will be unveiled. The portrait will be hung in the Gould Memorial Library in honor of her

term as the fourth president of the College. The program includes a series of video farewell salutes as well as live music by Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars. Tasteful Temptations is catering the reception and a cash bar will be available. According to Elizabeth Weatherly, Chief Advancement Officer and one of the event organizers, the primary goal is to provide people with an opportunity to

personally bid Dr. Hepburn farewell. “She has made a major impact on this community, and we know people want an opportunity to thank her for what she has done.” The event is free, but reservations are requested. Go to http://events.constantcontact.com/ register/event?llr=lz5um4cab&oeidk=a07 e7cuv2os46a65441 for online registration or telephone 912.279.4535.

MARINERS’ LOG

Dr. Gregory F. Aloia Named Fifth President of College of Coastal Georgia

A Fond Farewell and Many Thanks BY

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DR. VALERIE HEPBURN

As the academic year comes to an end, my time at the College of Coastal Georgia also is coming to a close. The last five years have been professionally and personally rewarding to me, and my departure brings mixed emotions. I look forward to new challenges and the opportunity to re-energize my research in the health and public policy fields. I also hope to achieve a better balance between work and personal life. Yet, there is no denying that I will miss the pace, excitement, and accomplishments of the transformation journey that has been the center of my life since mid-2008. We have made great strides in a short period of time at the College of Coastal Georgia. With the recent funds provided to renovate Academic Commons South, every building on campus will be either new or comprehensively renovated by next year. We now have educational offerings across 10 baccalaureate degrees, with nearly 25 innovative tracks of study. We have retained outstanding career associate degrees, transfer programs, and articulation opportunities to meet the educational needs of a wide range of students. Our dual enrollment program with area high schools has expanded greatly, and we are seeing increasing numbers of talented high school students embarking early, and successfully, on their college careers. We offer a number of programs for middle-schoolers to learn about fields of study and life on campus. Our athletic programs are strong and successful. In our first year of conference membership, to date, all of our teams have played in post-season conference tournaments. We promise to be a force in national tournaments on the horizon. The residential campus is abuzz with activity, and our student organizations are providing great leadership across a host of academic and social interest areas. We are attracting increasing numbers of students from locations across Georgia and the globe. For the past two years, the College has been recognized for its good value and quality by the U.S. Department of Education. Just last month, we earned recognition for our work in servicelearning by securing a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, one of only eight Georgia public universities to earn the honor. The College Foundation continues to set annual fundraising records. Thanks to the support provided by the Foundation, nearly $500,000 in scholarships is being awarded to some 300 students annually. Additionally, the Foundation has been able to support faculty and staff development, athletics, student academic and social programs, and capital improvements. Communities across the region are enthusiastic about the College and our impact on educational attainment, quality of life and economic development. Our many cultural events and educational programs are well attended by the campus family and all sectors of the community. Our publications and marketing efforts are award-winning. Our tremendous progress is anchored in strong partnership between our students, faculty, staff, alums, Trustees, public officials, state leaders, and community organizations. Our success results from teamwork, and I am deeply grateful for the team we have assembled. We

have a faculty of scholars who are student focused and among the best in their respective fields. Our staff members are dedicated and talented. Our students, many of whom are first-generation collegians, are engaged and achievement oriented. I have been fortunate to know so many of our students on a personal level; that is one connection I will miss greatly. As prospective presidential candidates visited the College in late March, it was validating to register their awe at our progress and their enthusiasm for our future. The College of Coastal Georgia provides a dynamic and rewarding leadership role, and I have every confidence that we will have an outstanding next president. Moreover, I am certain that the Chancellor and the Board of Regents will continue their strong support for the College of Coastal Georgia and the important, distinctive niche that we fill in the University System. During Commencement in May, I will have the opportunity to grant bachelor’s degrees to the first students to spend their entire four-year college career at Coastal Georgia, those who entered with our first offerings in fall 2009. In many ways, these graduates and I have grown up together on the journey to build a campus of excellence and engagement. I have learned much on this journey; it has been hard work but consistently rewarding and worthwhile. As I prepare to depart some time this summer when our new president arrives, I leave with many cherished memories and a host of new friendships. I remain committed to the College of Coastal Georgia and the success of its students, faculty, staff, and alums. Moreover, I am steadfast in my belief in the communities of Coastal Georgia and their promise for the future. Though my role will be different, I hope to continue to be involved, in some small way, in support of the College’s mission and vision and of each one of you, personally and professionally. Thank you for all you have meant to me and the College over the past five years.

The Honorable Lisa Godbey Wood, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Dr. Gregory F. Aloia, president of Concord University in Athens, West Virginia, was named today as the fifth president of the College of Coastal Georgia by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Aloia will assume his new post on July 1, 2013, according to Board of Regents Chair “Dink” NeSmith. “We are delighted that Dr. Gregory Aloia will be taking over leadership at the College of Coastal Georgia,” NeSmith said. “Under the leadership of president Valerie Hepburn, the college has undergone a major transformation in recent years and stands poised to begin a new chapter in its history.” “The campus search committee worked diligently to identify quality candidates to be considered by the Board of Regents, and they are to be commended,” said USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby. “The Board and I are excited about the leadership skills Dr. Aloia brings to the dynamic and growing institution that the College of Coastal Georgia is today.” Aloia has served as president of Concord University since 2008. Prior to that, Aloia served as dean of the College of Education and professor of special education at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton from 2001 to 2008. In more than a decade of service at Illinois State University in Normal, Dr. Aloia was a professor of special education and served as associate vice president for research and dean of Graduate Studies. Before Illinois State, he served as Chair of the Department of Special Education at the State University College in Geneseo, New York, from 1984 to 1990. Aloia has extensive experience in the field of education, including professorships at universities including Arkansas State University and the University of Arizona. He also taught at and served as chair of the

Department of Special Education at Los Molinos High School (Los Molinos, CA). Additionally, he was an Educational Specialist at the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped, United States Office of Education, Washington, D.C. Early in his career, he was the director and a teacher at the largest private youth center in California, Boys Town of the Desert in Beaumont. Aloia holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside in special education, his teaching credential from San Francisco State University, and a bachelor’s in History from St. Mary’s College (Moraga, CA).

The Honorable Lisa Godbey Wood to Address Class of 2013 at May 11 Commencement

The College of Coastal Georgia’s 48th commencement will be held at the beautiful Jekyll Island Convention Center on Saturday, May 11. The processional of graduates, faculty, and the platform party will be led by Grand Marshal Ntungwa Maasha, the College’s highest ranking faculty member. Dr. Valerie Hepburn, president of the College, will be awarding bachelor and associate degrees. Among the baccalaureate degree candidates will be the first four-year graduates, those who entered as freshman in the fall of 2009 and completed their entire degree here at the College—the first true CCGA graduating class. Two graduates will be speaking to the class, Robert Cannon and Jessica

Mobley. Mobley, who will be receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, will deliver words of inspiration. Mobley has been active in many different facets of campus life during her years at CCGA, everything from study abroad in Costa Rica to serving as a student representative on various governance committees like Academic Integrity and Student Activity Finance, from writing for the Mariners’ Log to serving as an SGA senator for three semesters. Cannon will be delivering the charge to the Class of 2013. He has been very active on campus, as SGA secretary, vice president, and senator and as a member of various committees, including the Multicultural Programming Committee

and the Student Affairs Council. In addition, he has served as a math tutor and a Center for Academic Success mentor. The commencement speaker this year is the Honorable Lisa Godbey Wood, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. A Kentucky native, Wood received the A.B. from the University of Georgia in 1985 and the J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1990. She served a year as a law clerk for the Hon. Anthony A. Alaimo before entering private practice from 1991 to 2004. From 2004 to 2007, she was the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. In January of 2007, President George

W. Bush nominated Wood for a federal judgeship; she was confirmed by the Senate and received her commission a month later. Three years later, she would become the first woman to serve as chief judge of the Southern District of Georgia, which encompasses 43 counties. Among those attending her swearingin ceremony in 2010 was another of the district’s judges, B. Avant Edenfield. He noted that Wood has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and Machu Picchu, the Inca site in Peru, but that her rise to chief judge was an even loftier accomplishment. The College is indeed honored to have Judge Wood as the commencement speaker.

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The 2013 Oscars: Should We Listen to the Academy or Not? BY DEAMBER PATTERSON

The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, were presented as always in a gala celebration held on February 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This ceremony is to honor amazing productions within the filming industry throughout the year. Although we are all aware of the most popular and “must-see” movies, these aren’t always the films that are chosen for the top awards, such as Best Picture. Nine movies this year were nominated for Best Picture: Amour, Life of Pi, Argo, Lincoln, Beast of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Zero Dark Thirty, and Les Miserables. You no doubt recognize some of these titles; but some you may not. According to the current box office ratings, Lincoln has grossed $182,204,430, beating out all of the other nominees. However, 12 movies took in more money than Lincoln, so what makes Lincoln so special, and why did none of the 12 that did better at the box office not even get nominated, much less win? Marvel’s The Avengers was the top money-maker in 2012, earning three times what Lincoln did. Next were The Dark Knight Rises and The Hunger Games, incredibly entertaining films—but definitely

light-weight compared to Lincoln. Also in the top ten are The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Amazing Spider-Man, Brave, and Ted—all of them decent movies, but none better than Lincoln, either. The Academy apparently knows its stuff when it comes to not letting money cloud the issue of how good a movie is. So Lincoln came in 12th in box office receipts. How did the movie that took home Best Picture honors do? The winner of Best Picture turned out to be Argo, number 22 in box office receipts. How does one explain that disconnect between the Academy and the viewers who pay dearly to go to the movies? Clearly, what attracts the voters for the Academy Awards and what people actually demonstrate they like by going to see movies are two quite different monkeys. So, how does a movie end up winning Best Picture? For starters, the nominees are chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a body whose membership currently numbers over 5,000 people. It is said to be a very credible organization. The association looks carefully at many aspects of movies that the regular population will never notice, such as the accuracy of the story line and specifics involving filming as a profession. Critics state that Argo does not

stand up very well to several other nominees. Possibly that criticism should make a person want to see a movie even more! Apparently the people who have the money to spend on movies have pretty predictable taste. They like action flicks, they like super-heroes, and they’re apparently pretty young. I like to think I’m a little more complex than that, and maybe the Academy’s picks should be viewed as those movies that it’s worth stepping outside one’s comfort zone to see. And if Argo was the winner, there must be something just a little bit more special about that movie compared to the other nominees that makes it worth exploring. For the same reason, I should perhaps make it a point to rent Zero Dark Thirty and Beasts of the Southern Wild. Definitely I need to see Life of Pi, which, even though it missed out on Best Picture, took home Oscars for visual effects, music, and directing. Most of the time, I’d say it’s best to pick your own winners. I rarely see eye to eye with the critics, but the Academy is a different story. When they identify the best in the different categories, I’ve learned to listen. In my opinion, if they nominate a movie for any category, it’s a movie I’d more than likely consider seeing!

professor is still here. Why take a chance? Get those letters of recommendation now. Not now, actually, but ask if you can come back a week or two after exams and graduation to pick up your letter. Your references will be able to write much stronger recommendations now than if you wait and ask later. And the better the letters, the better the chance of your gaining a future employer’s attention.

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An Economic Explanation of Marital and Cohabitation Trends in the U.S. (with special thanks to my ECON 4400 class) BY

DON MATHEWS

This semester I am teaching a wonderful group of students in Public Economics (ECON 4400). The students inspired this article. If there’s anything messed up about it, the fault is mine, not theirs. Near the end of a recent class period, we introduced the concept of moral hazard. Moral hazard is the phenomenon in which people behave adversely after agreeing to a contract because the contract reduces the cost of adverse behavior. Classic cases of moral hazard involve insurance. For example, people buy auto insurance to protect themselves financially if they have a car accident. But because they have insurance, they drive less carefully than they would if they didn’t have insurance, which results in more car accidents. Moral hazard is also a problem in banking. If banks know the Federal Reserve will bail them out (to prevent a larger banking crisis) if they make bad loans, banks will tend to make riskier loans than they otherwise would, which will result in more bad loans and more bank bailouts. My ECON 4400 students quickly recognized that moral hazard rears its head in all sorts of situations in life. The situation my students mentioned? Marriage. One student noted, with spirit and vigor, that men in particular seem prone to succumb to moral hazard in the case of marriage: men are often less— sometimes much less—kind, generous, helpful, and so on, after they are married than when they

Ready for College Graduation . . . but Ready to Be a Graduate? BY JESSICA WHITTLE-FRAZIER

For some of us this year, May 11 marks the day we can finally call ourselves a college graduate! It’s a day we all look forward to: walking across the stage, accepting that diploma, and showing the world that we are ready for whatever it throws our way. But are we really ready? There are a few things that college graduates need to know and do before they can really prove to the world outside of college that they are ready for it! Many things that they may have become accustomed to, things they have considered normal, must change. No longer will the college mindset work. It’s time for reality beyond the campus lifestyle. Right now, before May 11 gets here, there are still a few things we graduates will want to get done before we leave with that diploma in hand.

Get letters of recommendation

Wise graduates are taking advantage of these opportunities while they still can. Before leaving campus, graduates would be smart to contact a select group of professors, administrators, counselors, or coaches who will write good things about their college performance, whether in the classroom or as an employee. Maybe you have made such a lasting impression upon a professor that you can come back two years from now, when you’re applying for the job you’ve studied all these years to get, and the professor will remember you—if the

Meet with Career Services

Even if you’re pretty sure you know where you’re going next, it’s smart to take advantage of the opportunity to talk to someone else who can go over all the different paths you could go down. Who knows, that other person might have a plan that you would like a lot better. CCGA’s career counselors want to smooth out as many bumps in the road as they can. Why would you not take advantage of this?

Leave with things in order

Last but not least, make sure things are in order when you leave the College. Do you know how upset your parents will be if you don’t graduate because of an unpaid parking ticket? Making sure that your residence hall room is spotless and that any random fees you may have racked up are taken care of shows responsibility. No more coasting through life on Easy Street!

As a new graduate, you will discover that summers will never be the same again. Being responsible is now an expectation year-round. So what can you expect this summer?

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For many, it’s been easy to walk out of the residence hall or leave the house in whatever feels comfortable, whether that’s a too-short dress or, sometimes, whatever we slept in. But once we graduate, we can’t dress like that anymore. A graduate never knows when he or she is going to get called in for that dream job interview or run into a future business opportunity. Therefore, it’s best to stay presentable—maybe even professional—not just for the work place, but also for the quick trip downtown or to the grocery store. High on the summer’s agenda probably needs to be a major closet cleaning, followed by a carefully concocted shopping list and a summer of watching for sales. The way we’ve dressed as students is not going to fly now that we’re graduates.

Managing time

Before graduation, weekends might have been filled with late nights and extended parties—maybe weekdays, too—but as a college graduate, you have to manage your time better. That’s not to say there won’t be time for a fun; it’s just that the idea of “fun” will change form keg stands to golf tournaments with future employers. Networking is important when trying to find that dream career, and you won’t find that break at a frat party or daily happy hours. Changes in the way you choose to spend your free time are all a part of being grown up.

Managing money

A look at checkbooks and credit card statements shows we’ve become accustomed to spending a lot of our money on gas, takeout, and books. Hopefully, now that we’re graduating, there will be more money coming in—because there’s certainly going to be more money

Graduate Reception for the Class of 2013 on the Conference Center Brick Front Patio Friday, May 10 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

going out. Entry-level paychecks will have to stretch to cover healthy meals and, unfortunately, new bills. And many of us, now that we’re graduates, have been turned loose by Mom and Dad. Being independent is a wonderful feeling, but it requires constant attention to how much is going into the checkbook and how much is coming out. And until you get the student loans paid off, balancing the checkbook may be quite a challenge. Make sure you’ve checked for that small window of opportunity that allows you to postpone repaying loans until you have a job. Talking to a professor or an older sibling who has already gone through the transition from college to the work place may give you a better understanding of what to expect. They will all probably give you the same advice. • Stick to your plans. • Expect things to hit you every now and then, but just keep moving forward. • When something happens that you can’t get through, build a path around it. • Trust in yourself. You’ve made it this far, so don’t give up now. Congratulations to those graduating this semester and to those still working towards that goal. It will all be worth it in the end!

were courting. Now it happens that earlier that very day, the National Center for Health Statistics released a report titled “First Premarital Cohabitation in the United States: 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth.” The report, based on interviews conducted between 2006 and 2010 of 12,279 women aged 15 to 44, found that cohabitation—male and female partners living together but not married—is now at the highest levels ever recorded in the U.S. Of the women interviewed in 2006-2010, 48 percent cohabited with a partner as a first union, up from 34 percent in 1995. Only 23 percent of women interviewed in 2006-2010 said their first union was marriage, down from 39 percent in 1995. The percentage of women living alone was up slightly, from 27 percent in 1995 to 29 percent in 20062010. Cohabitation is now more common among young women than living with a spouse or living alone. Recent trends in marriage, divorce, and cohabitation are often explained as the consequence of a decline in traditional values. I think this is in part true, but not so much because of a decline in traditional values regarding marriage. The traditional values in decline behind the trend away from marriage are the values that generate pervasive discrimination against women in the labor market: the belief that women are inferior to men and are not fit for many types of jobs. Another factor may well be behind the decline in marriage and the rise in cohabitation. This is the factor inadvertently suggested by my ECON 4400 students: the cost to a woman of moral hazard by her partner is likely to be significantly less in cohabitation than marriage. Let me illustrate. My grandmother was born in 1907 and lived to be 92. In the fall of 1924, she went off to the University of Illinois, and in the spring of 1928, she graduated with a bachelor of arts in history. It was uncommon for a woman to attend college in those days; my grandmother estimated the malefemale ratio at Illinois at the time was about ten to one. My grandmother did not go to college to get a good job. She had no desire to be part of the work force. She went to college, she told me in no uncertain terms, “to find a husband.” In response to my question, “But why go to college just to find a husband?” she said, “I was not about to marry just anyone.” In my grandmother’s day, women were severely discriminated against in the labor market. Many occupations were simply closed to them, meaning that for most women, the only route to a decent standard of living was marriage. What if the marriage turned sour? What if the husband became abusive? Divorce was not an attractive option for two reasons: few and poor labor market opportunities, and the social stigma of divorce. In my grandmother’s day, divorce carried a substantial social stigma, and it was much worse for a woman than for a man. My grandmother was no gold digger. She simply wanted a decent life—no easy thing for a woman to negotiate

at that time. In the 85 years since my grandmother earned her college degree, discrimination against women in the labor market has decreased considerably. Better labor market opportunities make leaving a bad marriage easier. Note what that means: other factors being equal, less labor market discrimination against women means a higher divorce rate. What about the increasing rate of cohabitation and the decreasing rate of marriage? Divorce no longer carries the same social stigma, but it can be a costly legal affair. For younger couples without a lot of shared assets, ending a cohabitation is likely to be significantly less costly than ending a marriage. And because ending a cohabitation is likely to be less costly than divorce, moral hazard is likely to be less of a problem in cohabitation than in marriage. Consider the implicit threat: “You mess up, and I’m out of here.” It’s not much of a threat if getting “out of here” is costly and difficult. But if getting “out of here” is not costly or difficult, the threat is serious and is more likely to check the “messing up” behavior of the partner. In other words, cohabitation is a way to reduce moral hazard by a partner. The source of all moral hazard problems is uncertainty: when two parties engage in an explicit or implicit contract, at least one of the parties does not know with certainty how the other will behave. In romantic relationships, neither party knows with certainty how the other will behave. This uncertainty is especially present in the lives of younger people living together, married or not, for the first time. These people don’t even know how they’ll feel or behave, never mind how their partners will feel or behave, when they live with a partner in close quarters day after day after day. The arrangement might turn out to be wonderful. It might turn out to be awful. People simply don’t know ahead of time. How do people find out if living together, married or not, will work out? Only by living together, married or not. Marriage is costly to enter and costly to terminate. It is not something to be wrong about. Cohabitation is less expensive to enter and less expensive to terminate. It is better protection against uncertainty and moral hazard.

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Academics

We can never say it enough . . .

CONGRATULATIONS!

College of Coastal Georgia students and faculty have earned accolade after accolade this year. And while we are pleased to take this opportunity to recognize the many accomplishments, we know that we have missed many more. We apologize for our oversights.

ATHLETIC HONORS Volleyball

Maggie Bee: CCGA SGA President, One of 100 Most Influential People in Golden Isles, Coach at Southeast Volleyball Academy Holly Hammer: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC All-Conference Second Team Lindsay Herman: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC All-Tournament team, Daktronics NAIA ScholarAthlete Amanda Kline: SSAC All-Academic Team Kara Neisen: SSAC All-Freshman Team Joy Ogide: SSAC All-Academic Team, Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete Kansas Robison: SSAC All-Academic Team Women’s Volleyball Team: Third Place finish in SSAC, First Coastal Team to make a conference tournament

Men’s Basketball

Jevan Billinger: SSAC All-Freshman Team Keron Billinger: SSAC All-Academic Team Reggie Burke: SSAC All-Division Team Kostas Ezomo: SSAC All-Freshman Team Kevari Francis: SSAC All-Academic Team Kentorey Johnson: SSAC All-Division Team Coastal Georgia Men’s Basketball Team: SSAC Sportsmanship Award

Women’s Basketball

Crystal Chaney: SSAC Player of the Week Award, SSAC All-Conference Team, NAIA Honorable-Mention All-American Brittany Clark: SSAC All-Academic Team, Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete Maria Marshall: SSAC All-Conference Team Janne Tullius: SSAC All-Freshman Team Coastal Georgia Women’s Basketball Team: earned bid to NAIA National Championship Tournament

Women’s Softball

Chelsea Copeland: SSAC All-Academic Team Carrie Parker: SSAC All-Academic Team

Women’s Golf

Sarah Gilliard: SSAC Freshman of the Year, SSAC All-Conference Team Jaclyn Harten: SSAC All-Academic Team, Champion of Character Christian Liggin: SSAC All-Conference Team

Men’s Golf

Hunter Cornelius: SSAC All-Academic Team Dylan Freeman: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC Player of the Year John Weyenberg: SSAC All-Academic Team, Champion of Character

Women’s Tennis

Sunshine Beba: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC AllConference Second Team Elektra Hunter: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC All-Conference Second Team Luisa Lopes: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC AllConference Second Team Priti Rijal: SSAC All-Academic Team, SSAC AllConference Second Team Nicole Faas: SSAC All-Conference Second Team

Men’s Tennis

Alejandro Aquilino: SSAC All-Conference Second Team. Malhar Mali: SSAC All-Conference Second Team Louis Volclair: SSAC All-Conference First Team Jose Zaatini: SSAC All-Conference First Team

AWARDS

Lawrence E. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, School of Business and Public Affairs: named College of Coastal Georgia Joyce Jackson Adviser of the Year for 2012-’13 Rebekah Lindborg: named to 2012 All-Georgia Academic Team through Phi Theta Kappa

Jessica Skinner, Health Informatics major in School of Business and Public Affairs: named one of ten recipients of the Georgia chapter of the Health Information Management Systems Society’s David Z. Cowan Scholarship Center for Service-Learning: named by Corporation for National and Community Service to 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

College of Coastal Georgia Culinary: Third in Judged category and Best Heat at Golden Isles Rotary Club Red Hot Chili Cook-off College of Coastal Georgia campus site design, collaboration between CCGA and Perkins + Will: AIA Merit Award from Georgia chapters of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Office of Advancement: Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) Award for Overall Institutional Fundraising Excellence

Seaswells 2012: received First Place with Special Merit from the American Scholastic Press Association

PUBLISHING

Heather Farley: co-author of Sustainability: If It’s Everything, Is It Nothing? available August through Amazon and Routledge

Dr. Claire E. Hughes, Associate Professor of Education, School of Education and Teacher Preparation: co-author of Differentiating the Common Core for the Gifted Child in Language Arts; co-author

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of “Tiered Supports and Services for Gifted Learners,” chapter in Getting Started – Gifted Education Planning for RtI within your School and District

Dr. Laura Lynch, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, School of Arts and Sciences: “Annihilators of Top Local Cohomology” in Communication in Algebra; Modular Learning Guide workbook for Learning Support Mathematics available in CCGA bookstore

William Mitchell: Recorded song and video for United Way

Dr. Colleen Reynoso, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences: “Riboswitches for Intracellular Study of Genes Involved in Francisella Pathogenesis” in mBio, American Society of Microbiology’s first broad-scope, online-only, open access journal Dr. Patrizia Stahle, Assistant Professor of History, School of Arts and Sciences: Pictorial History of Kingsland, from its incorporation in 1908 until the present, including Lovetown USA 2012, for Images of America series

ACADEMICS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Becca Bartkovich: Summer 2013 Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine

Robert Chastain: 2012 Summer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) at West Virginia University in condensed matter physics

Muh Ling Chong: 2012 Summer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) at University of Iowa in biostatics, 2012 Non-Traditional Student of the Year Matt Cullens: 2013 Summer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) at Brigham Young University in condensed matter physics

Jordan Donovan: accepted into pharmacy programs at South University and Mercer University

Sarah Hartman: completed doctorate at University of Alabama — Ph.D. in Elementary Education with foci in research, teacher training, and social studies Rebekah Lindborg: Summer 2012 internship at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center David Madray: accepted into UGA College of Pharmacy

Beverly Rowe: received National League for Nursing Certification for Nursing Education, establishing nursing education as a specialty area of practice

Lydia Watkins: completed doctorate at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) — Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Ayla Wilson: selected to participate in August 2013 International Field School Program on Tinjil Island, Indonesia, through University of Washington’s Center for Global Field Study and Primate Research Center in Indonesia

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES

Dr. Marci Culley, Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Arts and Sciences: “Activists Identify Avenues for Societal Change to Address Social and Environmental Injustices: Elders of the Anti-nuclear Movement in Georgia” presented at 14th Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action Dr. Carol Elliott, Ph.D, PMHCNS-BC, CNE, RN: “Critical Thinking in Staff Nurses” presented to Seacoast chapter of the GA Nurses’ Association in May and to Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing’s Honor Society Research Conference in July Dr. Mohammed Faysel, Assistant Professor of Health Informatics, School of Business and Public Affairs; “A novel algorithm to defend cyber attacks in hospital information networks” presented at Third International Conference on Global Trends in Biomedical Informatics, Research and Education at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Dr. Karen Hambright, Professor of Psychology, School of Arts and Sciences: “Tales from the Dark Side-Administrative Issues to Consider in Teaching Primatology” presented at Annual Meeting of American Society of Primatologists Dr. Claire E. Hughes, Associate Professor of Education, School of Education and Teacher Preparation: “Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children with Autism: Implications for Teachers and Parents” and “Teaching 2e students: Dual Emphases of Curriculum” presented at EduFest Annual Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID; “Give Me a Hand: Practical Strategies for Differentiation” presented at What Really Works Conference, California State University, Northridge Karen Price: Speech given at Ty Cobb Scholarship Foundation Annual Board Meeting

Dr. T. David Reese, Associate Professor of Finance and Economics, School of Business and Public Affairs: “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: How Does This New Financial Services’ Regulator Differ from the Other Regulators?” presented at Academy of Business Research 2012 Fall Conference; received Best Finance Paper Award Dr. Patrizia Stahle, Assistant Professor of History, School of Arts and Sciences: “Italian Immigration Policy, Mussolini’s Blackshirts and U.S. Immigration Restrictions” presented at 41st Annual Meeting of the Georgia Association of Historians (GAH)

Seaswells First Copy Program Noon - 1 p.m. on the Campus Center Patio

Celebration and Farewell for Dr. Valerie A. Hepburn 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on the Campus Center Roof Terrace

THE ELEVATOR PITCH BY BRIAN WEESE CAREER COUNSELOR

Imagine you are waiting for an elevator. The door opens and inside, all alone, is your dream employer. What do you say? You have only a few floors to make a great first impression! Every salesperson needs a good pitch, something to get his or her target market wanting more. Experienced salespeople always have their pitch ready. They never know when the perfect opportunity may arise to pitch their product. All job seekers are in sales. What are they selling? Themselves! Like a salesperson, every successful job seeker will need an elevator pitch ready to go. This short infomercial will come in handy at networking

events, job fairs, community events, or anywhere job seekers may run into people who can help them land that next job. The pitch should take about 30 seconds to deliver, about the time it takes to ride in an elevator. Here are some things to consider when developing your own elevator pitch. • Smile and make eye contact. It is hard not to return a smile, and it exudes confidence. • Be concise. Get to the point! Write down everything you would say about yourself and edit it down to the most important points. • Be clear. Don’t use industry jargon or try to impress the person with your vocabulary. • Address a problem you can solve. Research the industry and

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know its pressing issues. Determine how you can help solve those issues. Build credibility. Explain why you are qualified and provide examples of your experience. Leave them wanting more. Do not overwhelm them with your presence. Show your passion! If you’re not excited, how can you expect your audience to be excited for you? Practice! Ask friends, professors, or a counselor to listen and offer suggestions. Conclude with an open-ended question. Ask something that requires more than a “yes” or “no” answer. Here’s an example of an effective

elevator pitch: “I am a skilled sales and marketing professional with two years of experience in technology sales. At my last position, I increased sales in my division by over 15% in one quarter. I am currently looking for a position where I can utilize my business degree, along with my experience and skills, to help the company be successful in today’s economy. What challenges have you had finding the right person to fill vacancies?” For more information about elevator pitches, resumes, cover letters, interview skills, finding a job, or anything else career related, come see Career Services on the second floor of the Andrews Building, or e-mail us at <careerservices@ccga.edu>.

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Calling All Photographers! BY

RAINEY GREGG

Wanting to grow in your creative vision and technical knowledge? Looking for new ways to show off your artistic skills? Or are you just starting out and simply curious about the dynamic and exciting world of photography? Put your interest or passion into action by getting involved locally. The Coastal Photographers Guild (CPG) is an organization that is for amateur and professional photographers alike. Work side by side with others that share your enthusiasm for this art form. Learn from experts who wish to help guide your creative process and spark your imagination. Gain experience with monthly activities and homework assignments. Develop new techniques on how to incline an audience to think differently about people, places, and objects through your photographs. No matter your skill, there is always something new to learn and something beautiful to photograph, especially in the Golden Isles! Having nearly 80 members, the Guild is made up of people of various photographic backgrounds, ranging in their experience and equipment. Have a point and shoot? A more advanced DSLR? Even a disposable? Doesn’t matter. CPG’s president Steve Bahrns explains, “We have everyone, from the person who has picked up a camera for the first time to others who have exhibited their work internationally and those who make a living from it.” Part-time professor Terry Craig of the College of Coastal Georgia art department, whose scenic photo collages hang in CCGA’s Conference Center and Library, just recently started to attend the Guild meetings, being interested in the local art scene and wanting to show his unique pieces of art. Ready to experiment with more professional editing softwares but not sure where to start? The Coastal Photographers Guild meetings occasionally consist of editing

software demonstrations with tutorials in Photoshop and Lightroom—the tools of the big boys. Tackle devices like HDR (High Dynamic range imaging) with the help of the Guild. See the difference that editing can make through before and after images. The Guild creates an excellent learning environment within which to discover new graphic perspectives from every level of practice, including yours! The Guild could use some young blood thrown into the mix with technical skills. College kids, why not engage in the world of visual arts when it is so readily available? What can you expect from the meetings? The monthly meetings consist of presentations from talented photographers sharing their work and giving advice, tips, and ideas. A recent CPG meeting hosted guest lecturer and previous judge of a CPG exhibit Professor Josh Jalbert of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Jalbert gave his eye-opening presentation “Not Just Taking Pictures—Making Pictures.” Incorporating many famous and majestic images, both historic and contemporary, Jalbert challenged those present to capture the familiar world in an unfamiliar way through the eye of the camera, just as novel artists Ralph Gipson and Rinko Kawauchim were able to do. Jalbert made the distinction between mindlessly pushing a button and intentionally, emotionally being moved by an image. Use the visual elements such as light, frame, angle, depth, arrangement of form, and vantage points to develop a scene of individualized character to show something that goes unnoticed or unappreciated. When it comes to art, don’t overlook simplicity. Tim Brown Photography of St. Simons Island was the guest speaker on April 19. Tim himself gave a presentation that incorporated different techniques for taking great group and family portraits, which are some of the most difficult photographs to take. Ever try to take

a big group picture and half of the people blinked in perfect sequence with the shutter speed? It happens. Brown, who prefers to hold group photo shoots in the warm light of the evening on the beaches of St. Simons, gave excellent advice on lighting, arrangement, and how to keep the subjects’ attention. The Guild also hosts events and field trips that open up opportunities for you to practice taking photographs. CPG recently had a shoot aboard the Lady Jane, the shrimp boat of Brunswick. Participants were able to capture beautiful images of marine life and the coastal area on this photo outing during the sunset cruise. What did I, a prospective Mass Media Arts Major, take away from the meetings? Learning to use the means of photography is just as significant as when Picasso learned to hold the paintbrush. Knowing your tool and how to tweak the elements in order to compose your desired masterpiece is how to become a great photographer. As great as Instagram is (and yes, it’s pretty dang handy), don’t let it be your only medium and limit how your pictures can look. Be able to tell your camera what to do, creating signature photographs that reflect your own artistic approach. It’s your hand and heart behind the lens that grabs a story worth telling. Photography allows the world to be told from not so obvious angles, transforming and stretching concrete realities to reveal metaphorical impressions for others to interpret. Photography can reach into the depths of circumstances, look beyond clichés, tilt opinions, and expose beauty or truth. So, get out there, capture some light, and tell a story. The Coastal Photographers Guild meetings are held once a month, on a Thursday on St. Simons Island at the Glynn County Police Dept. Meeting Room at 7 p.m. Contact Steven Bahrns at sbahrns@comcast.net for more information about CPG, upcoming dates for meetings, or events.

Five Inspirational Quotes for the Future BY JESSICA

MOBLEY

It will soon be that time of year again . . . graduation. It is a time that hovers between sadness and unsurpassed joy. We experience sadness because, for many, it means saying goodbye to those who have become our friends and comrades during group projects, long cram sessions, and the occasional college basketball game. Alternately, we are elated because after a seemingly endless supply of mathematical equations, theories that most of us will never remember, and a stack of essays that, when compiled, would rival even the world’s longest novel in length, we are finally getting that coveted piece of paper. All of our trials and tribulations suddenly seem worth it. Graduation is a time of transition that leaves many feeling unsure of what lies ahead. We find ourselves staring down a roadway with only a vague understanding of where it will lead us. When looking to the future, we often turn to words of wisdom from the past. All too often, however, we are met with quotes attributed to individuals about whom we have only a vague knowledge of their lives. So, in an attempt to make that road seem less daunting, here are five inspirational quotes about choosing one’s path in life. Also included is some information about the life of the person to whom the quote was originally attributed.

“Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.” ~Kongzi (Confucius), 551–479 BC Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history Kongzi—or Confucius, as he is more popularly known—developed a philosophy in which he emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, strong family loyalty, respect of elders by their children, ancestor worship, justice, and sincerity. He gathered many followers who successfully competed with many other schools of thought during what became known as the Hundred Schools of Thought era. Although his philosophy was eventually suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin Dynasty, it was officially sanctioned following the victory of Han over Chu after the collapse of Qin. His philosophy was further developed into the system known as Confucianism today. “In a world where there is so much to be done, I felt

strongly impressed that there must be something for me to do.” ~ Dorothea Dix, April 4, 1802–July 17, 1887 Dorothea Lynde Dix was an American activist who lobbied on behalf of the indigent insane. Her efforts brought about the establishment of the first generation of mental asylums in America. During the Civil War, she served as Superintendent of Army Nurses; she and her war nurses cared for both Union and Confederate soldiers alike.

“Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” ~ Helen Keller, June 27, 1880–June 1, 1968 American author, political activist, and lecturer Helen Adams Keller was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Keller was well-traveled, a prolific author, and very outspoken in her conventions and beliefs. Keller campaigned for many areas of social reform, including women’s rights, suffrage, labor rights, socialism, as well as many others causes. Her story and the story of her teacher can be found in the play and film The Miracle Worker. The play and film tell the story of how Keller’s teacher, Annie Sullivan—another remarkable woman—broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, thereby allowing Keller to blossom as she learned to communicate. Keller’s birthday (June 27) is commemorated as Helen Keller Day in Pennsylvania. It was authorized in 1980 at the federal level by a presidential proclamation from President Jimmy Carter on Keller’s 100th birthday. In 1971, Helen Keller was inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” ~Dr. Seuss, March 2, 1904–September 24, 1991 American writer, poet, and cartoonist Theodor Seuss Geisel is most widely known for his children’s picture books, which he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss. He published a total of 46 children’s books, his most well-known and celebrated being the bestselling

BY

DEAMBER PATTERSON

Of course we all have a case of “bad-hair day” every now and then, but some people make bad hair-do’s their frequent hair-style. Hair may not seem important to some, particularly to guys, when in fact it is actually a part of your outfit. A choice of hairstyles creates character. It’s easy to describe others by noticeable features such as skin color, hair, and altogether how they carry themselves. Therefore, it’s always a great idea to give your hair as much time as you’d give when picking out your clothing. Overall, having a nice, clean, and fashionable hairstyle will bring more confidence, leading to wonderful compliments throughout the day. There does come a time when we get tired of our same hair-do and would like to try something new. Be conscious that what works for someone else may not quite work for you. There are styles out there to fit each face and personality; just explore. Here are some hairstyles don’ts that you might want to consider when trying to pull off a new look.

Hair Colors Adding colors to hair can be a fun thing to do. Sometimes, hair dye is a great way to quickly change an appearance without having to wait for hair to grow out or get a haircut. However, there’s a certain technique of finding what colors fit a particular head shape and frame the face that has to be followed. For instance, a lighter hair color doesn’t always work for a darker skin tone. This is because the lighter color overpowers the features of the face, and the hair becomes all that is noticed. Another problem about choosing colors for hair is that the hair color choice may not always match your attire each day. For example, if you’ve chosen pink hair color, don’t expect it to match your colored skinny pants, unless of course they are pink as well. Also, choose a hair color that looks professional. You wouldn’t want to be networking with really important people while your hair has streaks of green because you might not be taken seriously. The color of hair should be considered when putting together an outfit. Ask yourself if it’s a color that can go with almost your whole wardrobe. Unlike lighter colors, darker colors in hair work best for all skin tones. Being brunette is safe because there is a limited number of people who can pull off shades of blonde. Again, darker hair will give more options when picking out clothing. Facial Hair It may seem like facial hair isn’t important. It also may seem like this section is only for guys. Not necessarily. Every now and then, some girls experience slight hair growth above their lips. This does not make them any less of a girl, but it can sometimes throw people for a loop. Shaving it will

only take a few seconds out of your day. It’ll make your lips look more attractive and feminine. If you’re afraid to shave it because it grows back faster, go to the cosmetic counter and invest in a concealer. This product covers up dark spots and dark shades on your face, making your face appear perfect. As for guys, the length of facial hair matters tremendously. For starters, the longer the hair is grown, the harder it becomes to clean. Debris from foods eaten throughout the day sometimes finds its way into the hair on the face. This can mess with the shape of the beard or mustache because of the amount of oil in products and in foods that are being consumed. Some girls are attracted to a guy with a little scruffiness on his face. However, the amount of hair on the face can make you look younger or older. Usually, clean-shaven males look younger. Even if you choose to keep the facial hair in order to look older, you can’t be lazy about it; you need to keep it neat and trimmed. An untrimmed beard can add as much as 10 years to your appearance. It’s best to keep your facial hair short because you want people to notice your face, not the hair. If you want to make a beard a part of your style, just remember that you have to put as much effort into styling and caring for it as you do in caring for what’s on top of your head. If you’re not willing or don’t have the time, it’s best to let the cave man keep that look. Over-Gelled Hair Gelling hair, however, isn’t a bad thing at all times. It’s only eventually unhealthy for hair growth if it’s done every day and if too much is applied at one time. When guys wear hair gel, it’s just to set the style for that day. It’s beneficial on windy days because there’s no worry of stray hairs flying out of place. Nevertheless, overdoing hair gel is far too common—and more is definitely not better here. Hair gel acts like a hairspray, and just like hairspray, flakes form in the hair from overuse of the product, making hair look dirty. Another problem with gelling hair is that it strips away the softness of hair. When gel makes hair hard, it’s easier for hair to break off, causing hair loss. So for the guys who overdo the gel in hopes of looking “cool”— you don’t. You just look like someone who’s trying too hard. If you want to be cool or more attractive, focus on other aspects of your appearance.

Hair Accessories There are three main points to hair accessorizing: 1) Make sure you match your hair accessories with the correct moment. For example, anything that sparkles, such as bobby pins which pin up hair for occasions like prom, should not be worn in more casual moments. Save the more noticeable, flashy hair clips and headbands for formal moments and when it’s the norm to

Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! His books are known for being populated by imaginative characters, entertaining rhyme, and the frequent use of anapestic meter. There have been numerous adaptations of his work, including eleven television specials, four feature films, a Broadway musical, and four television series. In 1958, Geisel won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Horton Hatches the Egg. He won the award for the second time in 1961 for And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Geisel originally used the pen name Dr. Theophrastus Seuss while in college. Later, he used the names Theo LeSieg and even Rosetta Stone, before he settled on Dr. Seuss. During World War II, Geisel worked in an animation department of the United States Army. While there, he wrote the script for the film Design for Death, which later won the 1947 Academy Award for Documentary Feature. Geisel was a perfectionist, so much so that he would spend as much as a year on a single book. It was not uncommon for him to throw out 95% of his material before settling on a theme. He also preferred to be paid only after he finished his work rather than in advance, something a bit unusual for a writer. March 2 is Geisel’s birthday. The day has been adopted as the annual date for National Read Across America Day, an initiative on reading established by the National Education Association.

look outrageous. Of course, that’s not to say that “formal” has to be reserved for prom night. Sometimes, it’s fun to get formal for a regular date or just to go out with friends on the weekends. 2) Distinguish between an adult hair accessory and a child’s. Little girls wear many different hair bows and ribbons that completely match their outfits. It’s cute and it is a fun thing that most mothers look forward to doing to their child. However, as an adult, it is not professional to play up your hair with accessories so much. It’s good to style your hair based on your facial features and your personality. Stick to simple hair accessories and take note of what other women your age are wearing. 3) Wearing a variety of hair accessories at the same time is definitely a don’t. Crowding your head with several hair pieces and accessories is simply doing too much and trying too hard. You don’t want hair accessories to be so obvious that others no longer notice the style of your hair. It’s best to choose the hair accessory that goes along with your attire and, most importantly, with who you are.

Bad Haircuts Bad haircuts happen to both guys and girls. Guys might pick out a popular haircut that doesn’t fit them, but it’s in style for the moment. You don’t want to choose a haircut that’s just a fad, because you never really know when the fad is leaving. Also, you’ll find that you have the exact same haircut as many other guys around. Don’t take away your individuality. You want to choose a haircut that fits you and is your signature look. For girls, the mistake with haircuts is going for a cut and getting more cut off than expected. If you’re looking for a new style involving cutting your hair, it’s best if you bring a picture to the hair dresser so that he or she knows exactly what you want. However, this is not a guarantee that it’ll be perfect, but it will be close to the look. Also for girls, split ends look terrible! Go for a trim of your ends every now and then. It’ll make your hair look cleaner and healthier. In fact, a trim actually helps hair growth. You’ll notice a difference with the softness and texture of your hair, too. The last tip about haircuts is cutting hair during a crisis! Sometimes we’ll notice that girls will cut their hair after a bad breakup or an unfortunate change in their life. Cut your hair only if it’s something you’ve been contemplating for a while. Explore different cuts that go along with your face and your personality. It’s not recommended to cut your own hair because a lot of mistakes can be made—unless, of course, you have been practicing. Consider all of these hairdo harassments and ask yourself if you do any of these and what you can do to change your style up in a healthier, yet noticeable way.

“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” ~ Buddha, (exact date of birth and death uncertain) Gautama Buddha or Siddhārtha Gautama Buddha was a sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. In Buddhist traditions, Siddhartha Gautama is considered to be the “Supreme Buddha.” He is commonly referred to as “the Buddha” or just “Buddha.” Most accounts of his life, discourses, and monastic rules are believed by Buddhists to have been collected and memorized after his death by his followers. There are multiple collections of teachings passed down by oral tradition that are believed to be the work of Buddha. The first of these works to be committed to writing occurred around 400 years after his death.

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” ~Les Brown, March 14, 1912–January 4, 2001 Clarinetist, saxophonist, big band leader, and composer Lester Raymond “Les” Brown, Sr., is best known for his work with the big band Les Brown and His Band of Renown. Les started the band (which was then called Les Brown and His Blue Devils) in the late 1930s while he was a student at Duke University. The band performed for nearly seven decades under Les, who also was the first president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Academy for Recording Arts and Sciences. The band still performs today, now under the direction of Les Brown, Jr.

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Savannah Stopover Festival 2013: An Expose of the Deep South’s Premier Indie Music Festival BY

CONNOR HAYES

The sounds of merriment, laughs, screams, even the occasional explicit expletive, pour out of the establishments on Congress Street. The Historic District of Savannah is alive and well, a bustling and vibrant area of town, and also the home to much of Savannah College of Art and Design’s bohemian student body. Eclectic dive bars and clubs dot the roadmap of this district, and around this time of year, something else is pouring out of their doors: music. For three days in March, Savannah becomes the focal point of the world of underground music in America, maybe even the world. Savannah Stopover Festival annually features the best independent—or “indie”— bands, and lots of them. This year’s lineup included a grand total of over 100 separate acts. So why the “Stopover” moniker? For many of these bands, Savannah is only the precursor; they are headed to SXSW, or South by Southwest, a gigantic multi-day festival that takes place in Austin. In addition to the travelling acts, there are just as many local names, and even the winner of a SCAD-run Battle of the Bands performed during the festivities. Savannah is ideal for this sort of venture. The short distances between venues means that many show-goers simply walk to and from locations. The controversial “Open-Cup Law” where, at least within the confines of the Historic District, of-age drinkers may carry their beverages from bar to bar, means that the revelry goes long into the night. But that’s quite all right with the bands, since some of the sets go until two in the morning! I happened to attend one of these very performances, and the artist I saw was Mac Demarco. This eccentric Canadian, originally hailing from Edmonton, made ripples in the music community with the release of his album 2 on label Captured Tracks last fall. I was able to catch up with Mac and ask him a couple questions across the street from The Jinx, a highly infamous, but cozy, venue in the Historic District. “The shows have been very well populated, and the guys we are touring with are amazing. They’re really great bands and great people, and I’m having a lot of fun,” said Demarco, when asked how the tour was going.

performance by Mac Demarco and his supporting band. Friday was just as rewarding. Savannah is a city that not only knows how to celebrate, but also knows how to recover; shows didn’t start until 4 p.m. Normally, when coming to a festival, one has a list of bands that are mustsees; all the rest are attended purely on a whim. For me, this list consisted of folk music newcomers Swear and Shake, indie legends Of Montreal, Brooklyn songstress Empress Of, and Dutch psychedelic music pioneer Jacco Gardner. Swear and Shake put on an exceptional performance at Hangfire, and while their crowd was not substantial, their energy more than made up for the sparse audience! I stopped by for only a few minutes at Of Montreal, who performed on a giant stage in the equally enormous setting of Forsyth Park in the middle of the Historic District. One could not move easily through the lively crowd of a couple hundred that had assembled to see the Canadian musical troupe.

Lorely Rodriguez (Empress Of), at Club One, March 8

I stopped by Club One, a very seedy nightclub on the north end of the Historic District, to sample the brand new artist Lorely Rodriguez, better known by her stage name Empress Of. Showcasing her polished electronic pop, Lorely used material from her Colorminutes album (which consists of 15 one-minute, highly experimental electronic tracks) and elaborated on them for her live stage show, as well as two tracks from her new 7″ vinyl release “Champagne.” I finished the evening by stopping by local hotspot B & D Burgers to see one of the first U.S. performances of Netherlands native Jacco Gardner. Borrowing much of inspiration from early Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett, Jacco premiered to the people of Savannah his debut LP Cabinet of Curiosities, out on Trouble in Mind. The audience was moved by tracks like “Watching the Moon” and “Clear the Air.” After the concert, I questioned Jacco about the psychedelic music community in the Netherlands, only to find out he’s the only one making this particular brand of music! Unfortunately, everything good must eventually come to an end, and on Saturday, I sadly had no day-pass, meaning I could not attend any shows. Mac Demarco, at The Jinx, March 7 However, I had made a friend the day Mac is a songwriter who happens to have a wonderful before, the lead singer of a smaller folk band called This talent for diversity. The songs on 2 range from tales of Mountain. He learned I was part of the press at the suburban shenanigans (“Freaking Out the festival and offered me a guest-listed spot at their show. Neighborhood”) to ballads about the women of the Sino- This is one of the more remarkable traits of the music Japanese community of Robson Street in Vancouver community, not simply in Savannah, but everywhere: for the most part, the press and musicians look after one (“Robson Girl”). “I always wanted to have a Japanese or Korean another. This Mountain, a folk band from the great state girlfriend when I lived there, but if I would even go of Tennessee, had incredible stage presence and got anywhere near that street, people thought I was [weird], everyone moving at B & D Burger. Overall, the festival was a huge success, not just for because, you know, I dress kinda sketchy, so they would the bands, but also for Savannah. I do hope to attend next think I was like a homeless guy,” Demarco confessed. After our conversation, I went to see a few more acts year because, as with many things in life, in the indie before showing up at the Jinx for an unforgettable music community, nothing ever stays the same.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET TRADITIONS GO BACK CENTURIES BY JESSICA WHITTLE-FRAZIER

Hopefully, many of you were able to go out and enjoy the 45th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Darien a few weeks ago. Each spring, the population of this little low-country town swells from 1,700 to 70,000 in one weekend with beauty pageants, live music, art exhibitions, boat parades, seafood, and party after party on both land and sea. Even as a native of Darien, I never cease to be amazed by the beautiful scenery, not to mention the great hospitality of this small town. I’m also amazed that there are many people who have never heard of the Blessing or who may have but never understood why we have it. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. The practice is predominantly Catholic, and a blessing from the local priest was meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season. The tradition continues in many small towns because of the importance of the seafood industry, and if there is anything that the townspeople can do to help ensure a plentiful season, they will. The events that are part of

the ritual differ by community and range from a simple ceremony to a multi-day festival including a Catholic mass, parades, pageantry, dancing, feasting, concerts, and contests. In Darien, the Blessing of the Fleet is a three-day festival that includes a parade showcasing the pageant winners. From dawn to dark, there is plenty of food, and the festival ends with the actual blessing of the Fleet on Sunday. However, in recent years, attendance has declined. Some blame the drop on the decision to charge admission to the entire festival, not just to the concerts. At a time when money is so tight, it’s understandable that McIntosh County might find it hard to resist taking advantage of the opportunity to raise a little revenue. Proponents of the admission fee say that it allows the festival to attract more and better vendors, more and better music—but at what cost? Some don’t mind paying what amounts to a cover charge, but for many families, the cost is prohibitive. Children are going to want to ride the rides, everybody is going to want

to eat, and everybody is going to want to play some of the games. Already paying for all of those things that family members want to do, they just can’t absorb the extra cost just to walk through the gate. Events like the Blessing of the Fleet really bring communities together, and towns, counties, and individuals benefit in so many ways. Not only do the festivals support the shrimping industry, in Darien’s case, but it’s also a great opportunity for small businesses and craftspeople to set up shop for the weekend and sell their products. Most importantly, it shines a huge spotlight on what is normally a small town hidden behind major cities. The Blessing brings in people from all over, and once they visit, they fall in love with this little community and end up coming back for many other occasions. Brunswick celebrates their blessing of the fleet on Sunday, May 12th, starting at 3 p.m. at the Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Get out there and see why people return year after year. And then mark your calendars for next year’s Blessing of the Fleet in Darien, too.

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Demystifying Black Holes WENDLE GRANTHAM AND MATTHEW CULLENS BY

Nothing in a universe full of matter to absorb is more consuming than a black hole. Once matter is in the gravitational pull of a black hole, there is no escape—unless the matter can travel faster than the speed of light, which is not possible, as far as the scientific community knows. As a black hole consumes matter, it gets bigger. The largest of black holes are found in the centers of galaxies. These black holes are also known as super-massive black holes; they can grow to be billions of times more massive than the Sun. One such black hole is in the center of the NGC 1365 spiral galaxy; it is two million times the mass of the Sun. Of course, like all black holes, it is constantly consuming matter throughout space. The active absorption of matter allows scientists to measure interesting properties of the black hole, such as its spin. Black holes can be confusing; however, the bottom line is that they are such highly concentrated, massive objects that their escape velocity is faster than the speed of light. Astronomers using the NuSTAR satellite observed that the spin at the outer edge of NGC 1365’s black hole is moving very close to the speed of light. Once matter falls into a black hole, it cannot get out. Some of the properties of the consumed matter still remain, though, such as electrical charge, mass, and spin. Of the aforementioned properties, mass is the most important one because the more mass a black hole has consumed, the more mass it has and the greater its gravitational pull. Spin is just as important. A black hole can form, for example, due to the collapse of a star’s inner core. When the outer layer explodes into a supernova, the core is spinning because the star was rotating. As the core collapses, the spin rate increases. Ice skaters and people who like to spin around in office chairs understand this. They know that they will spin faster if they pull

their legs in close. This effect is called conservation of angular momentum. Objects spinning tend to stay spinning due to momentum. The total angular momentum depends on the object’s size and rate of spin; therefore, the smaller the mass of the object, the faster the rate of spin of the object. So, by the time the core of the previously described supernova collapses all the way down to a black hole, it will be spinning very quickly. If there is matter around the black hole falling into it, this event can change the spin as well. If matter falls directly into the black hole, the spin won’t change much. If there is any change at all, the spin will decrease—just as happens if someone drops a bowling ball in the lap of the person spinning in the office chair. But if matter were to cross the edge of the black hole (known as the event horizon) at a slight angle, it may actually add to the spin of the black hole, increasing its angular momentum, somewhat like having another person push the person in the spinning office chair. As material spins around a black hole, it emits energy in the form of x-rays at a very specific energy; those rays give off a certain color. As the matter orbits, its color gets smeared out due to the Doppler effect (just as the sound of a siren changes whenever an emergency vehicle approaches and then passes someone). The amount of smearing indicates how fast the matter is moving. The matter’s speed can then be used to calculate the speed at which the black hole is spinning. All of this brings us back to NGC 1365’s black hole, which is located roughly 60 million light years from Earth. As matter enters the black hole’s event horizon, it heats up to millions of degrees, blasting out energy bright enough to be observed from the Earth with the right equipment. This activity allows astronomers to see the energy emitted by the matter just before it reaches the point of no return, a position called the Innermost Stable Circular Orbit (ISCO). Astronomers have used NuSTAR to look at x-rays being emitted by the matter

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consumed by the black hole. In the past, calculating the speed of a black hole’s spin was difficult because observations were complicated by the presence of dense clouds of cosmic dust between Earth and the black hole. These dust clouds absorbed x-rays and interfered with observations. New data from the NuSTAR has allowed astronomers to show that the smearing seen is due to rotation and not obscuration, and that knowledge has allowed astronomers to calculate the black hole’s spin at just below the speed of light. Most black holes spin far slower than the speed of light—which leads astronomers to conclude that something jolted the spin of NGC 1365’s black hole into overdrive. One possibility is that material fell in over time. Another theory is that NGC 1365’s black hole consumed a number of other black holes. Galaxies have been theorized to impact each other from time to time, and when they do, their central black holes can merge, increasing their mass. If the conditions are just right, these impacts can create a single black hole with even more spin. If this happened a few times, a black hole could presumably increase its spin to close to the speed of light. NGC 1365 is a gigantic galaxy, larger than the Milky Way Galaxy (which is one of the biggest galaxies in the universe). NGC 1365 exerts an enormous gravitational pull solely because of the mass of its central black hole. Though observation of x-rays around the black hole can sometimes prove to be difficult and painstaking, the NuSTAR satellite is providing astronomers with extremely detailed information. Seeing details that previously they could not see has allowed them to test out new hypotheses and improve the understanding of black holes. Black holes are themselves invisible, but thanks to their enormous mass and the byproducts of their consumption, scientists are able to learn more about their behavior—even from 3.527 hundred quintillion miles away.

Stars come to Golden Isles for work and play BY

RAINEY GREGG

The Golden Isles is known for drawing in a variety of celebrities, from professional athletes to pop stars to government officials, even presidents. With the relaxed feel of beautiful St. Simons Island and the extravagant accommodations of Sea Island, it’s no wonder why those who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood wouldn’t spend their vacation days on island time. As we get closer to summer, this celebrity trend will be no different, but some won’t be coming for a holiday. No, some will be bringing—like in 2011, when Jennifer Lawrence, Lucas Till, and James McAvoy brought their work and Hollywood with them. They spent their summer on Jekyll Island during the shooting of X-Men: First Class and frequently were seen around St. Simons. So, who are the latest celebs to make their way to our very own St. Simons Island? Just some of the most popular and successful men and women in the film industry. That’s right; Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn, and Christina Applegate will be calling the Golden Isles their home away from home during the shooting for the greatly anticipated Anchorman: The Legend Continues. The 2004 hit comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy featured one of Will Ferrell’s most amusing roles as Burgundy, the gogetting newsman determined to keep his top-dog status in San Diego’s broadcasting industry. Burgundy’s

popularity is challenged, however, with the arrival of the new, beautiful female newscaster, Veronica Corningstone, played by Christina Applegate. Hopefully, the sequel will live up to the Anchorman hilarium. Burgundy’s sidesplitting misadventures should be even more ridiculous as he tries to step up his game in order to stay on top. Paramount Pictures has officially gained permission from the Glynn County Commission to acquire film locations for the sequel. Filming is taking place April 22 through May 8. Be on the lookout with your cameras ready and sharpies on hand. The St. Simons Coast Guard Station beach will be used for shooting, and a mock lighthouse will be built on Sixth Street for a wedding and tidal pool scene. The St. Simons pier will also be used for a scene involving a shark, edited with special effects, of course. Even more sets and stages will be built at the McKinnon Island Airport. The movie will be released in theaters on December 20, 2013. Check out the teaser trailer online. Ron Burgundy, after asking “Did you miss me?” promises that it’s going to be a fun movie. Fans will welcome the Anchorman cast and crew and promise to “stay classy” until then. Hollywood’s music scene will also soon be making an appearance in the Golden Isles. Previous American Idol contestant Phil Stacey competed during the talent competition show’s season 6, running up against the talents of Jordin Sparks, the 2007 winner, Blake Lewis, and Melinda Doolittle,

the runners up. Stacey made it all the way to the top 6 until he was cut from the competition along with Chris Richardson in a doubleelimination round. Stacey had one of the most memorable Idol auditions, being the guy who unexpectedly missed the birth of one of his children during the try-outs. He changed his audition song at the last minute to The Temptations’ “My Girl” in order to dedicate it to his wife and daughters, touching the hearts of all three judges, even Simon. Stacey is familiar with the Southern coast, being a native of Jacksonville, Florida. In 2006, he served as the music minister for First Coast Christian Center in Jacksonville after receiving a vocal performance degree from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. After Idol, Stacey released two albums, a debut in 2008 with Lyric Street Records and Into the Light in 2009 via Reunion Records. His hit singles “If You Didn’t Love Me” and “Some Kind of Love” dominated radio stations across the country in 2009. Phil Stacey will be performing a live show at the Ritz Theater in downtown Brunswick on May 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with tickets costing $5. The concert is hosted by the local Way Radio and sponsored by Dana Hill Coldwell Banker and Beachview Event Rental. Don’t miss the chance to experience his talent in the Ritz’s close and intimate venue. It will be a Friday night well spent. For more information, visit wayradio.org.

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Ride the Wave with Overboard Entertainment

Overboard Entertainment, Coastal’s number one source for entertainment, has been hard at work all semester planning some very spectacular events for the Mariner community to enjoy. This semester they put on the following events:

Coastal’s Got Talent — A talent show extravaganza in which the contestants competed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Crystal Jones stole the show with her lovely saxophone playing skills. William Mitchell, aka “I Will,” was runner-up with his lyrical genius as he dropped his rhymes on the stage. Alexander Gibson, a male vocalist,which is rare on the scene at CCGA, came in third as he engaged the crowd with his motivational speaking and gospel music.

Homecoming Dance — A Mariner tradition, this year celebrating the coming of our first home basketball game. The theme this year was Las Vegas. It was complemented by a Casino as an extra activity. As a delicacy, we offered Mocktails.

Bongo Ball — A war-like game played outside in which nerf-balls are stuffed inside RPG-like cannons and shot at the opponent. Several students enjoyed this rigorous activity as they were encouraged to engage when walking past on their way to class and seeing how much fun the other students were having.

Espresso Yourself — A highly motivated version of a coffeehouse function in which people perform, enjoy cookies and coffee, and engage in highly sophisticated conversation and debate. One time this semester, the conversation grew so intense that no one wanted to stop debating. The topic was discrimination and, as a whole, the group agreed that skin color is not the only way in which people are being discriminated against.

The Ultimate Blowout — Video Game Central featuring the most popular game consoles accompanied by some of the most popular games. Students came out and played games, made music videos, and competed against each other. One of the significant favorites was Super Smash Brothers, a classic among Nintendo game players. Open Mic Night — A talent free-for-all, no strings attached, noncompetitive. Always a great turn-out!

Not only that! But Overboard made an appearance at the Multicultural Festival and will be making one at the Backyard Bash on May 3. We want you all to be there! Sorry if you missed any of our great programs this semester. Fall Semester . . . We have a variety of comedians, musical performances, talent showcases, coffeehouses, activities, and so much more. You have to stick around to find out!

We can always use feedback. Please post any suggestions, comments, or concerns you have on our Facebook wall (Search: Overboard Entertainment), or mention us in a tweet, @overboardent.

Club and Organization News

BIOLOGY CLUB

The CCGA Biology Club has contributed to the campus and, ultimately, to the community in many ways throughout the 20122013 school year. The club participates in Adopt-A-Highway by cleaning Fourth Street by the Brunswick campus at least once every quarter, as well as the street across from the Camden campus. This helps keep not only our campus beautiful, but also our community. The Biology Club also participates in a program called Adopt-A-Wetland. With this, members go to the St. Simons Island Marina to test the water. This year, we tried to expand the campus’ knowledge of our club and Biological sciences by participating and holding various activities such as the Student Organizational Fairs as well as encouraging students to attend meetings. We held a lecture by Dr. James Hunt entitled, “Restless Fires.” This lecture was based off his own book, Restless Fires, which chronicles John Muir’s 1,000-mile walk through the south shortly after the Civil War. Muir helped pioneer the idea of having national parks. At the end of April, the Biology Club kept going with a theme of conservation by handing out seeds for Earth Day, along with flyers raising awareness. Jenna Kindle, President

CULINARY HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FELLOWDSHIP (C.H.E.F.)

This past February, Culinary and Hospitality Educational Fellowship (CHEF) competed in the Golden Isles Rotary Club Red Hot Chili Cookoff. Cassie Whitten, Emily Waldron, Tyler Schaub, and Hannah Mann brought home the Judge’s Third Pick and Best Heat honors. Cassie Whitten, President

PHI THETA KAPPA

The spring Induction Ceremony for the Omicron Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was held Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the Stempler Theater in Brunswick. Family and friends were invited to attend as we welcomed 30 new members into the organization Phi Theta Kappa is dedicated to recognizing those students with outstanding academic achievement. For a student to be invited to join Phi Theta Kappa, he or she must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework and achieve a GPA of 3.5 or better. The guest speaker was Dr. Catherine Culver, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and 2012 Adjunct Professor of the Year. Her humorous and witty talk was inspirational to all. The boundless opportunities for leadership, service, scholarship, and fellowship that Phi Theta Kappa offers to its members can be transformational. Inductees learned the meaning of the Greek words Phi, Theta, and Kappa, which represent phronimon, thermos, and katharotace and which mean wisdom, aspiration, and purity respectively. Phi Theta Kappa would like to welcome the following inductees: McKenzie Bender Elizabeth Guest Alexander Reed Tina Bense Joseph Herrin Stephanie San Roman Mallorie Blount Patrick Jackson Mattie Sanchez Vargas Megan Bolin Mykesia Johnson Kandi Shepherd Alan Bosworth Matthew Knight Ashlie Simmons Christina Brantley Thu Lau Kaitlin Thomas Erin Campbell Lucy Lokuta Edgar Urchuaranga Katy Covey Donna Madray Charles Van Deraa Lindsey Falco Kara Neisen Stephen Wade Kevari Francis Jennifer Patterson Andrew Weldon Samantha Proctor

These students have joined the largest honor society in American higher education, with over two million members and 12,000 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, as well as the British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirates, and Palau.Omicron Omega has the distinction of being a four-star chapter, recognizing the members’ hard work and dedication. The most important part of being a member of an honor society is the opportunity to get involved in the community, local organizations, and our school to foster leadership by example and display honor through service to others. Richard Tucker, President

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA)

The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) was thrilled to welcome Erin Davies, owner of the FAGBUG, to CCGA on March 27. Erin spoke of her amazing journey across the United States to heighten awareness of how discrimination toward the LGBT community affects everyone. While here, Erin visited several classes to speak more intimately with small groups of students, giving them a brief glimpse of what she would cover in greater detail during her talk later that evening. Her story is one of great courage. Erin Davies’ life was transformed six years ago when she walked to her car and discovered that her Volkswagen Beetle had been vandalized; someone had written the word “FAG” with spray-paint across one side and “U R GAY” on the other. Rather than simply having her car repainted, she chose to use the event to raise public awareness of hate crimes against the LGBT community. Davies mapped out a road trip visiting 58 cities across the United States, with some stops in supportive LGBT communities and others in locations where anti-gay hate crimes have occurred in the past. Her documentary, “Fagbug,” charts the progress of Davies’ trip across the country. “Fagbug” was an official selection at the 2009 San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival. During her visit to CCGA, Erin shared her deeply emotional experiences and explained why she felt the need to continue the project indefinitely. She receives countless emails and notes from individuals on a daily basis thanking her for raising awareness. This support fuels her journey. She is currently heading to Alaska and Hawaii to round out the United States. Having her FAGBUG parked on campus opened many conversations, and members of the Gay Straight Alliance were able to watch Erin share her important message through productive dialogue. She also conducted several interviews with students and faculty on campus. Perhaps some of us will appear in her next documentary. Amanda Mincey, President

ROTARACT

Rotaract is a community and international service club for young adults, ages 18 to 30, sponsored by local Rotary clubs. This makes Rotaract a true “partner in service” as well as a large part of the family of Rotary. With over 8,400 clubs in over 170 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon. The Rotaract Club of the College of Coastal Georgia was officially chartered on August 31, 2012, and is a college-based organization. This club has done a lot for our community within its short history. Even though the club lacked funding during its first semester, Rotaract was able to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief as well as volunteer at the Building Bridges Christmas event with the dedication of its members. Rotaract has only grown larger since its beginning. The inaugural ceremony for our club was held February 8th of this year. The main project for Rotaract this semester has been the “Pennies for Polio” campaign. The members of Rotaract have put donation jars both on campus and around town in order to raise awareness about polio as well as to collect money to be put towards polio vaccinations in order to continue Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio. This club’s success has been largely because of our sponsoring clubs and dedicated members. The future goals and expectations for Rotaract are increasing significantly. Meetings are held every other Friday at 11 a.m. in the SAC meeting room. Come join us for a meeting and find out more about what Rotaract is all about.

Jesse Bering, Ph.D., spoke in the Stembler Theatre on Monday, April 29, on “The Belief Instinct.” Dr. Bering began his career as a psychology professor at the University of Arkansas and is the former director of the Institute of Cognition and Culture at Queen’s University Belfast. Bering studied chimpanzee social cognition at the University of Louisiana before obtaining his Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 2002. His doctoral dissertation, along with most of his subsequent scientific research, explored what he has described as the “cognitive illusions” that motivate religious beliefs, such as the intuition of an immortal soul. In 2011, Bering left his academic post in Northern Ireland and returned to the U.S. to write full-time, settling in Ithaca, New York. A regular contributor to many popular magazines, including Scientific American, Slate, New York Magazine, The Guardian, The New Republic, Das Magazin, Discover, The Daily Beast and more, Bering is also the author of three books. His first book, The Belief Instinct: The Psychology of Souls, Destiny, and the Meaning of Life, was named one of the Top 10 books of 2011 by the American Library Association and has served as the basis for a number of documentaries on the psychology of spirituality, including “Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman” and Derren Brown’s “Fear and Faith” BBC series. An edited collection of Bering’s most popular essays from Scientific American and Slate, titled Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That? And Other Reflections on Being Human, was published the following year. Bering is notable for his frank and humorous handling of controversial issues in science, especially those dealing with sex, evolution, and morality. Many reviewers perceive Bering’s style as an unusual hodgepodge of the literary elite, a fascinating mix of Hunter S. Thomson, Oliver Sacks, David Sedaris, Michael Pollan, and Helen Fischer. New Scientist magazine has described his approach as “intelligent and sharpwitted, but also incredibly personal, at times bordering on the confessional. This style is effective at guiding the reader through a world considered by many taboo.” Bering’s latest book, Perv: The Sexual Deviant in All of Us, is scheduled to be released in October 2013. The Belief Instinct: The Psychology of Souls, Destiny, and the Meaning of Life and Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That? And Other Reflections on Being Human are available for purchase at The Lighthouse Bookstore.

Monday, May 6 10pm-Midnight Games, Prizes, Food &Music Students are FREE with current ID