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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello New Eagles! Welcome to Georgia Southern. You are about to enter the best years of your life. Prepare to make some great memories with some amazing people. It’s an experience you will truly never forget! This little magazine was created to help give you the rundown on how life will be here at GSU. We want to help give you a head start on making the most of college life so that you can then get started on making those wonderful memories that you will remember for the rest of your life. Within these pages we’ve got the basics like how to be a good student and how to deal with drop/add week and what have you. But it doesn’t stop there. With this magazine we (the people who wrote and who have already lived through our first year of college) hope to teach you about other things besides academics. We hope to teach you about the things you can only learn from those who have been w.here you are now. Things like what is the
appropriate attire for football games or what to wear on a typical day so that you don’t scream, ‘I’m a freshman’ while walking down the pedestrium. Or learn about the different clubs on-campus and help give you a breakdown of Greek Life. Worried about getting lost on-campus? No worries it is a common fear. We have provided you a map of campus, broken down “Mean Girls” style, because that is the only way of course. College isn’t just about on-campus activities, the City of Statesboro has a lot to offer students. We’ve handcrafted tips on where to go for the essentials like getting your haircut to when to not go to Walmart because it will be so packed you can’t even move your shopping cart. So take a gander through these pages and make the most of your time here. Trust us when we say, you will not regret it. Welcome to Georgia Southern University.
Tayler Critchlow Our House Editor
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Contents Choosing a Major
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Grades First, DegreeWorks, Folio
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High School vs. College Classes
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Guide to Textbooks
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3 Strikes, Zero Tolerance
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Taking Summer Classes
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Email Your Professor
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Rate My Professor
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Do’s and Don’ts
24
Roommate Success Story
27
Emotional Counseling
30
Transportation in the Boro
32
Tapingo
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Avoiding Freshman 15
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Dining Commons
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Things to Take Advantage of
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Freshman Relationships
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Things Freshman Need to Know
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Game Day Fasion Guide
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The Quick and Dirty of Campus
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Eagle Express
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Greek Life
54
Club Breakdown
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Dining Dollars
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Social Media Cleanout
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Mythbusters
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Budgeting
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Caffeine Breakdown
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High School vs College Friends
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Walk it Out
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Walmart
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How to Find
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Important Places
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Academics
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GrADES First DEGREEWORKS FOLIO By Danielle Wardlow Grades First, DegreeWorks and Folio are essential to your success here at Georgia Southern University. College is fun but it’s only worth it if you take advantage of the opportunity to have the best time of your life and balance your schoolwork.
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GRADES
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Grades First is a new application that eases the process of communicating with your lifeline AKA your advisor. Your advisor is able to send messages to you through Grades First in reference to scheduling your advisement appointment. It also manages and displays your current class schedule and early alert grades. This tool is very important because you will not be able to register for an upcoming term if you haven’t met with your advisor. When registration time rolls around during the semester, your advisor will email you a reminder through Grades First to let you know to start scheduling an advisement appointment.
DegreeWorks keeps track of the hours and courses you’ve completed as well as the courses you still need to take for your degree. This is a great application to use when preparing for registration. I would recommend using DegreeWorks to help plan out the courses you want to take for the upcoming semester so that when you meet with your advisor you could discuss it.
DEGREE WORKS
FOLIO
You may be assigned quizzes, test, discussion boards and even DropBox assignments on Folio. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with all of your assignments on Folio. To ease the process, you can sign up to have notifications sent to you via email or text message.
By utilizing all of these resources your time at GSU will be much easier.
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High School vs College classes By Cabrianna Johnson
Syllabus In high school: A paper with class objectives and necessary materials for the class that your parents usually sign and then you forget about it by week two. In college: The bible of all students including all dates for assignments and test, office hours, and attendance policy. You will reference this paper the whole semester.
Due Dates In high school: Teachers reminded you when assignments were due, two weeks, a week, or the day before. In college: Nope (maybe if you are lucky they might). You’re responsible to read your syllabus and keep up with everything.
Late Work In high school: Most teachers usually would accept it, maybe had a policy for assignments and missing a test day. They might have even let you take it after you got back or given you a couple extra days to review. In college: There are no exceptions. If it’s due at 11:59 and you try to turn it in at 12:01, it’s 12 Our House
a zero. Missed class, it’s on you. Missed a test, some professors would let you make it up, most won’t.
Class Time In high school: You probably had six to eight classes a day spending around 35 hours a week in school. In college: You have your schedule and can have anywhere from one class to five classes a day, spending only 12 to 18 hours a week in class.
Studying In high school: You received study guides and studied the night before the test. Maybe you were the type of student who could get away without studying and still do fantastic. In college: You need to study about two to four hours a week for every class that you have. There are no study guides and review games. You are responsible for figuring out what would be on the test. No relying on your knowledge from not studying anymore; doesn’t always guarantee an A.
Grades In high school: You had a grading system that was updated regularly with your results. Homework was graded and played an important factor in your overall grade. In college: Some professors will keep you up to date with your grades, but most will not. In your syllabus, you should be able to calculate your own grade by your test results and other assignments. Tests are the biggest factor in determining your overall grade. Homework is a small portion.
Attendance In high school: Teachers would take attendance regularly. Show up late to class, you were asked for an excuse, and leaving class early was not tolerated. In college: Professors don’t care if you are in class, some will still take attendance. Some professors have an attendance policy that can result in an F in class if not followed. You can show up late and leave early and not be questioned.
Classmates In high school: You knew mostly everyone in your class, and chances are you knew some of them from years of growing up together. Class size is around 20-30 people. You share answers and socialize together. In college: The first day will be a room full of strangers, Ranging anywhere from 20-300 classmates. There is minimal talking and everyone is there to take notes and leave. It’s up to
you to break the ice with the classmates around you.
Respect In high school: Let’s face it; there were teachers that did not receive respect from students and inappropriate behavior was thought as funny and entertaining. Students would receive a disciplinary act of some kind. In college: Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. It is uncommon for
inappropriate behavior to occur but when it does it’s not tolerated. It can result in to withdrawal from class. Professors receive the utmost respect.
The Dos and Don'ts of College Classes The faster you learn and adjust to the changes of education in college-the faster you’ll adjust to the pace of college life bettering the chances for academic success.
Do ask INTELLIGENT questions in class
Do get a study buddy.
Talk to the students around you, similar to high school classmates
Do take notes. Do meet with your professors during office hours Do engage in lecture and take notes
Don’t ask the professor if you can use the restroom, just walk out on your own.
Don’t asked the professor when a paper is due; it’s on your syllabus. Don’t call them Mr, Ms, or Mrs. It’s Professor and Dr. Don’t go to them before class to talk about your struggles in class; go to their office hours Don’t expect them to “know” you. They are there to lecture, not to make friends. Don’t sleep in class 2015 | 2016 13
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Guide To Textbooks
Buying textbooks at the beginning of the semester can be stressful. Not to mention the outrageous prices of textbooks for classes you have no interest
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The school’s prices for textbooks can be pretty expensive, but purchasing from Georgia Southern University has it’s benefits. The school automatically puts all of your books and the the prices of them in your myGeorgiaSouthern account along with the subtotal. It is very convenient for the busy college student. Also, the store is located right on campus. “I get my books from the bookstore because I get financial aid,” Chris Ogletree, junior journalism major, said. Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Debit/Credit Cards, EAGLEXPRESS® and Financial Aid.
This bookstore usually sells books a little cheaper than the University Store. The cool thing that Grey’s does is that if they do not have a book you are looking for, you get a discount on the book. Methods of payment accepted: Cash. Debit/Credit Cards and Financial Aid
This place is a bargain shop. The owner makes deals with you to get a low price on books. The only thing is that the owner only has books he bought back from students. This means that he does not have every book you will be looking for. Methods of payment accepted: Cash and Debit/ Credit Cards.
Students also turn to online shopping to buy books for class. Chegg: This site offers textbooks for the low. You can rent, buy, or get online versions of the book. The benefits of Chegg include getting to use the online book for seven days until your book comes in the mail. Also they usually send a Redbull or goody with your book. “I buy my books from the bookstore and Chegg.com…Chegg.com is cheaper,” Coraelius Ashworth, senior multimedia production major, said. Amazon: Amazon is another good 16 Our House
place to get deals on books online. A lot of textbooks are also on Amazon Prime, which guarantees two day shipping. The only downside to buying books online is the wait time. If buying books online, try to buy before classes start or at the beginning of the week. Professors usually give a week grace period. Your best bet is to compare all of the prices of every place, and pick the cheapest. To save time, do this before the first week of classes. This way you will be prepared for class and might gain some points with your professor.
Skyler Black Many students that plan to attend Georgia Southern University do so from thinking that it is a party school. However, our university has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to irresponsible use of alcohol. This University has what is known as a Three-Strike Alcohol Policy. You receive a strike for many different violations to this policy which is written into the Student Code of Content.
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STRIKES 1
Students are placed on Disciplinary Probation for the following three months they are enrolled. Students are required to complete an alcohol education course which has a fee on top of paying a $100 fine. If a student does not complete the course, he or she is required to pay for another course. Other actions that will be taken against the student will be determined by the Director of Student Conduct, University Student Conduct Board, or University Hearing Officers.
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The students are placed on Disciplinary Probation for the following six months they are enrolled in school, complete another alcohol assessment program that is offered that requires a $25 fee along with a fine of $150. More actions taken against the student or students will be determined by the Director of Student Conduct, University Student Conduct Board, or University Hearing Officers.
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Students found responsible for violating the University’s alcohol policy for a third time (regardless of the time elapsed between violations) may be suspended for a minimum of one semester. Additional requirements pertaining to substance abuse may be a condition for readmission. Students living on campus are affected the most by this policy. Violations of disciplinary probation generally will result in more serious disciplinary action against the student, such as suspension or expulsion from the university. Georgia Southern’s zero tolerance policy should be taken very seriously and is in place to prevent dangers to students and members of the GSU community. 18 Our House
Violations Possession or consumption or alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21. Driving under the influence of alcohol. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in public locations on campus, including residence halls common spaces. Common spaces in residence halls refer to any public space that exists outside of a specific residential unit. Common spaces also include the public spaces located on the outside grounds of a residence hall. The sale, distribution, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. The use of alcohol in an irresponsible manner (games, contests, forced or ritualized consumption of alcohol, behaviors requiring the response of a University official or law enforcement officer). Providing alcoholic beverages to a person who is intoxicated. Any activity or conduct involving the use of alcohol that is in violation of law.
Taking Summer Classes By: Brianna
Trying to decide how many hours you should take is definitely a task within itself. Freshman year should be your time to get adjusted and get a feel for the university. Don’t overload yourself with several classes because it will be absolutely brutal trying to stay on top of all that work. However, for the student who is ambitious and eager to finish college early, summer classes are the best option. If you have a summer job or won’t be at school over the summer, online classes are a great option for over the summer. The classes are much shorter and the professors are usually much more flexible. Taking online classes gives you the time to
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study and complete your class work whenever you want. Keep in mind that undergraduate students are not allowed to take more than 6 hours per term and no more than 12 hours for the whole summer. Generally, students who take 12 hours or more during the summer are considered full-time. In order to register for summer classes students will need their: - RAN - Eagle ID number - Class Course Schedule Be sure to always consult with your advisor before making any decisions.
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How to Email Your Professor in 4 Easy Steps Kathryn Lewallen Step 1: Your Email Address
Stick with your Georgia Southern e-mail. The Sexiisportsluvr69@yahoo.com email you made in middle school should be left in the dust.
Step 2: The Subject Line
The subject should be a few words that sum up what you’re asking i.e. if you’re asking about a homework assignment put “Homework Assignment for (date due).”
Step 3: The Actual Email
Start off with “Dear Dr. _______,” and if you’re not sure if they are a doctor just go with “Professor _______.” Be sure to include your first and last name and the class you are in. Be sure the body of your email is clear, concise, and free of any grammatical errors.
Step 4: The Goodbye
Sign off with either “Thanks, (Your Name)” or “Sincerely, (Your Name).”
STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Forest Drive Building 1313 | stdyabrd@georgiasouthern.edu | 912.478.0332 IT’S NEVER TO EARLY TO START PLANNING YOUR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Freshman can study abroad during the summer after their first year
STUDY ABROAD IS AFFORDABLE The HOPE scholarship and financial aid can apply for most programs
SOME PROGRAMS HAVE LANGUAGE PREREQUISITES BUT MANY DO NOT Find a program that fits your goals and interests.
STUDY ABROAD IS SAFE AND STRESS-FREE Study abroad programs include a pre-departure orientation, international medical insurance coverage, and are managed by a full-time director.
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Each semester comes the time when students must register for next semester’s classes. There are many factors that come into play when you are registering for classes: the number of hours, the times the classes are available and the professors. During this time, there is no excuse for feeling helpless about which class to sign up for. With a commonly used resource, known as Rate My Professors, every student can have an equal shot at registering for a class taught by a professor that is likely to best suit his or her needs. So, how do you use Rate My Professors to effectively find the best professor for you? It is quite simple. First, go to ratemyprofessors.com. Then, type in the name of the professor you are considering. Under each professor that appears in the search, it will show the university that the professor belongs to. Click on the name that says Georgia Southern University below it. When you get to the professor’s page, there will be numerous indicators of how other students felt about him or her. Under “overall quality,” there will be a score ranking the professor from 1 to 5. But, don’t let this number affect your entire judgment.
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The website is simply a way for students to inform other students about any details or warnings that should be taken into consideration when registering for a particular class.
It is important to acknowledge that the scores posted on the website, however, are from a small group of students that chose to post about the professor. Therefore, not all of the scores should cause you to worry too much about taking a class with a professor.
Rate My Professors is a popular website for students of all grades when registering for classes.
Each review contains the class that the student took, when he/she took it and the grade that the student received. In addition, many reviews discuss important things to know about the professor, such as their attendance policy and if the textbook is necessary.
Scroll down for more detailed rankings. Here you will find a number of reviews that students have written about the professor.
Pay special attention to the average grade that students have made in the class. Under this are rankings for “helpfulness”, “clarity” and “easiness”.
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Socialize
But don’t get carried away. Go out with friends and get to know your roommates. Usually these are the people who you’ll be friends with for the remainder of college. It’s never a bad idea to network with other students. This can lead to involvement opportunities on campus.
Attend class
Contrary to the rumors, it is NOT cool to miss class. Having several absences within the first few weeks of school does not look good on your part, and it shows your professor that you aren’t committed to learning the course material.
Get involved
Joining a club, Greek life, or organization on-campus is a great way to meet new people. Making connects on campus is a great resume builder and usually leads to amazing opportunities.
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PARTY HARD
This is probably the worst habit you can start your college career off to. Waking up with hangovers every day is a sure way to solidify that you’ll be missing class and not completing school work.
Procrastinate
The first week of school is “syllabus week.” After this week is when the work begins to pile up. Set aside time for studying a few times during the week. This will come in handy during test time. Form a study group, so that you always have a way to connect with someone if you need help.
Stress out
The first few weeks can be very overwhelming. But the most important thing to remember is not to overdo it. Don’t let it take you under. Remember to still have fun and always take a break if you feel like it’s becoming too much to handle. College is supposed to be one of the best times of your life! So enjoy it!
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She’s the Yin to my Yang
Roommate Success story: Mary Parton and Alex McCray By Cabrianna Johnson 2015 | 2016 27
Meet Mary Parton. Currently she is a senior middle grade education major but four years ago she was an upcoming freshman moving into Southern Courtyard here at Georgia Southern University. She is proof that getting along with your roommate is completely possible. Q: Did you have any friends coming to Georgia Southern with you? A: “I did not, I was so frightened at first to eat alone that I would ask all of my roommates if they wanted to eat with me. The reason Alex and I became such great friends was because she would always say yes.” Q: How often did you guys hang out together? A: “Because I joined a sorority freshman year, every time I got invited to an event I would invite Alex.” Q: How close are you guys? A: “She’s my best friend, my absolute best friend. I would get rid of every other friend if it meant that I could keep her as my friend. 28 Our House
She’s going to be my maid of honor, I’m going to be hers. I need Alex as much as she needs me.” Q: Did you guys ever disagree and argue? A: “We’ve only been in three fights all four years living together. We also have things that are banned from our apartment, we’ve had topics that got us into fights before, we’re too good of friend to let something stupid bother us, so we say ‘okay let’s not talk about it. She’s the only person I can go to bed mad at and wake up forgiving.” Q: Do you guys have a lot of similarities? A: “We do have a lot of similarities, but we have way more differences than similarities. She’s cleaner in
her bedroom then I am, but we try to keep our overall house clean. I know it’s cheesy but she’s the yin to my yang.”
something more than you are. You can’t think about me-me-me, you have to ask yourself, ‘well what are they doing’?”
Q: What are some disagreements that freshman usually have?
Q: What was your relationship with your other roommates?
A: “For roommates, if someone leaves a note for me to do something. When people leave post it notes saying something semi aggressive toward the roommate it is ten times worst than if they actually tell them. Instead, Alex would come up to me and say, ‘I’ve been doing your dishes lately and I don’t appreciate it.’ That way I’m put in a position where we are forced to talk about it then and there.”
A: “Well one had a boyfriend and her own set of friends, I ate with her but it just didn’t click. And the other ended up living with me and Alex the next year.”
Q: What if a roommate is not cleaning up? A: “Everyone in the dorm is going to pick up slack in different areas, if you are constantly taking out the garbage and you notice that your roommate isn’t, see if they’re doing
Q: Any roommate advice for the freshman? A: “If you are going to confront your roommate about something it needs to be something that is constantly bothering you. Don’t let them add up. If one thing is bothering you then that’s when you tell them. Don’t let it all blow up at once.It happens so often, someone does something to a friend and they call it off, and they just wasted a friendship.” 2015 | 2016 29
Emotional Counseling by Alex McCray
It’s no secret that coming to college can be a stressful as there is a lot of change happening at one time. For most students, it’s their first time being away from home and truly living on their own. That can mean leaving behind friends from hometowns, attempting to figure out how to handle random roommates and not being able to see your family pet on a regular basis.
While there are a lot of things that are crucial to being successful in college, none of them are nearly as important as taking care of your mental health. If you are feeling overwhelmed or unusually blue, don’t ignore the warning signs and don’t believe these common myths about mental health: Myth: Young people don’t have real depression issues. Fact: One in 10 young adults have experienced major depression at some point in their lives. There are over 20,000 students at GSU, that means 2,000 students on campus have or are currently dealing with major depression. Myth: Therapy and self-help don’t work. Only a prescription can truly fix a mental health problem. Fact: Prescriptions are not necessarily always the answer. Talk therapy can be incredibly effective and powerful in handling a mental health issue. If needed, a combination of talk therapy and prescriptions can be worked out.
Myth: Only people with weak character and self-confidence have mental health issues, if they really wanted to be better they’d get themselves out of it.
Fact: There are a lot of factors that can contribute to mental health issues, including genetics, life experiences and brain chemistry. Myth: There is nothing I can do to help a friend that has/is suffering from a mental health issue. Fact: Little things like letting your friend know you are there for them and they can talk to you can be helpful. Along with not associating them with labels like “crazy” and learning and sharing true facts about mental health while dismissing rumors when you hear them. Myth: It’s impossible to prevent a mental illness. Fact: Taking care of your overall social and emotional health by taking time to destress, talking to friends about the problems you’re dealing with and taking care of your physical health can all help to keep your mental state healthy. 30 Our House
The counseling center provides tons of great resources to take advantage of if you ever feel that you are struggling. The counseling center provides group counseling, couples counseling, relaxation and stress management, safe space for LGBTQ students, SART (the sexual assault response team) and more.
The top five reasons students visit the counseling center are: Anxiety Depression Relationships with others/and or romantic relationship concerns Stress management Academic Concerns
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You Need to Get Renting Transportation in the Boro By Skyler Black
You’ve just arrived to this campus and are giddy with excitement to explore every building and figure out the ins and outs of the Boro. But there is one problem, you don’t own a car or bike and the journey down the pedestrium from the Russell Union to the Education building haunts your dreams. Be not afraid, for there are many different types of transportation around this beautiful Georgia Southern campus.
Bikes So let’s tackle that first challenge: traveling from building to building in a quick and effective manner. Just take a quick trip to the RAC to see the 32 Our House
smiling faces of Southern Adventures to rent a bike for the semester. If you are a student, faculty, or staff that pays RAC fees, you can utilize this fantastic service. The price for a rental is just $30 which includes the bike, a U-lock, and maintenance, parts, or labor that may be needed from natural wear-and-tear. These bikes that are available for rent are part of the Campus Cycle program, a green bike initiative. The bikes are given out at the beginning of each semester and the process is first come, first serve. If you already own a bike, Southern Adventures also provides free repairs, as long as you do not need a brand new part. You can visit the Southern Adventures website for more information.
Buses Now, not everyone wants to rent a bike or walk from one end of campus to the other. This is where our bus system comes into play! GSU has a system of buses that run during the weekdays beginning at 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. After that time, a reduced number of buses will be running until 9 p.m. On Fridays they stop running at 6 p.m. There are two routes that the buses take which are Blue and Gold. The Blue Route travels down Lanier drive, stops at the University store, and has two stops on Forest Drive. The Gold Route runs from the Stadium, to the University store, the RAC, and the stops on Forest Drive.
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and maintenance are included for free. For more information visit the Southern Parking and Transportation office or their website.
Zipcar Time to escape the busy studies and pick up some groceries from Wal-Mart or even take a trip home. How do you get all the way from campus with not a car in sight? Do not fret! One only needs to rent a convenient Zipcar. These cars are used through a partnership between GSU and Zipcar where any student, 18 and older, can rent out a car to use for just a few hours or an entire week. You need only register on the website and reserve your car and off you go! The initial sign-up is $25 and rates start at $7.50 an hour and $69 a day for renting a car. Gas, insurance,
Taxis Do you own a smartphone and know the address of where you are at this very moment? Then you are able to look up a taxi to take you around Statesboro with ease. The services range from Flash Jones Taxi Cab Co, D&W Yellow Cab, Boro D.D., and Circle Double R Gypnee Taxis. It is mostly likely that if you near GSU you will be picked up by a cab from Boro D.D. Obviously these are actual cab services and they are a bit pricy but if you cannot get a ride from anywhere else, call a cab.
Shuttle Gus Finally, after those nights out on the town at the plaza and restaurants that you have newly discovered, as long as you are 21 years or older, you need to safely make your way home. GSU has a service known as Shuttle Gus which is run by SGA (Student Government Association) which solicits volunteers from student organizations. These volunteers are on call and are a safe and effective way to get home. This free service runs from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. To contact Shuttle Gus, you can call them at (912) 478-7433 (GSU-RIDE). Regardless of how you get around the Boro, there are always things to do and people to see. Whether you are traveling by car, bus, bike, or even unicycle, you can be rest assured that there are no wrong destinations to choose from. 2015 | 2016 33
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Let’s be frank, lines suck. After sitting in your hour long history lecture, the last thing you want to do with your time is sit in the Starbucks line and then continue to wait for your iced grande non-fat doubleshot caramel vanilla latte with light whip. Wait no more, you can now skip the lines with Tapingo. And for those wondering, yes, you say it as “tapingo” {tapNgo}.
Basically a personal assistant that you yell at to bring you your latte.Tapingo is a mobile application you download on your smartphone. It is connected to on-campus dining facilities and allows you to preorder at merchants like Chick-fil-a or Starbucks.
Tap what you want, and go. Within the application, you set up a payment system, whether it be your Eagle I.D. for EagleExpress, a credit or debit card and even Paypal if that’s your thing. Once the money is ready to be drained, you just click on the menu items you want and pay with your preferred method.
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Where did all of my money go? The application has a magical way of making students spend more money. Even Tapingo’s website will tell you that by using the app, merchants see a 17% sales increase due to students ordering from the comfort of their phones. The “Fresh15” has never been easier to achieve. Also, the whole idea of the application is to skip the line when grabbing some grub, but sometimes the Tapingo pickup area is just as long as the line to order.
When it comes down to it, Tapingo can be very useful. The application can make sure that chicken biscuit is ready for you as you fight the test of time trying to get to the Russell Union before they finish serving breakfast. However, the application does lead one to spend more money, but just like everything else in your life, Tapingo works in moderation. Just make sure to keep track of your spending so you don’t look up your bank account online and go into extreme shock.
If you buy from thrift/consignment/goodwill lightly used good clothsand and other things, come here and sell it to make a little money! Same with furniture, buy it and two years come back and sell it.
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Avoiding the Freshman 15 Kathryn Lewallen
The Freshman 15. Your mom warned you about it, TV shows and movies made fun of it, and now you’re in danger of living it. It’s easier to prevent than to fix, though. Just a few lifestyle changes and you’ll be able to continue fitting in those skinny jeans.
Eating
Exercising
With a crepe station, pizza bar, dessert section, and the best mac and cheese around, going to the Main Dining Commons or Lakeside Dining Commons is like walking into a den of temptation. Forgo all those greasy options and aim for meals from the salad bar, omelet station, Mongo’s (a hibachi grill), and/or the fruit selections. Try to include something green with every meal. If you absolutely need a dessert go for the frozen yogurt for a healthier option.
Fortunately, Georgia Southern University is blessed with one of the most beautiful and comprehensive gyms around but with studying, meeting friends, class, and all-nighters, finding time for the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) can be hard. There are also some people who want to work out but find all the machine choices and giant weights to be daunting. Carving out an hour of your day for one of the myriad of fitness classes a few times a week is an easy way to stay in shape. Alternatively, get some of your friends together and sign up your team for intramural sports and then it won’t even feel like you’re working out. 2015 | 2016 37
Make the Most of the Dining Commons By Cabrianna Johnson Walking into either of our dining halls for the first time can be an overwhelming experience of so much good food with not enough stomach space to try it all. But over time, the food at the Dining Commons can get pretty old. Here are some tips to make the best of eating at the dining halls.
Try Something New Eating the same dish, like pizza, for dinner each night can get so boring. Challenge yourself to try a new dish once and a while and open your taste buds to new discoveries.
Mix This with That I’m not talking about the “mix everything together and I dare you to eat it” from grade school. Try putting some foods together to get a whole new taste. For example: adding grilled chicken to your salad, or cutting up bananas and putting them in your cereal.
Eat at both dining halls The two dining halls have similar things that they serve like pizza, sandwiches and salads. But they do serve different items and the items they have in common have a completely different taste. For example, some people prefer Lakeside’s pizza while others prefer Landrum’s.
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Fall back to comfort food On those days where you walk in the dining hall and you just don’t have the taste for anything and everything you smell and look at is off settling. Choose a dish that you are used to and is considered comfort food. A bowl of cereal and pizza seems to be a common option for most students.
Get a Nutritionist Georgia Southern offers the option of working with a dietitian to ensure that you are eating healthy on campus. Instead of getting depressed over eating sandwiches everyday, having someone suggest different meal options is just what you need to get you off the track of the same ol’ same ol’ food.
Don’t Overdo your Meal Plan Having an unlimited meal plan is great, but eating at the dining halls five times a day is too often. Eating that much a day, you are going to get tired of the food by the first month. Two main meals a day with maybe a smaller meal in between is common for most students.
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Things you should take advantage of at Southern By Peyton Callanan
Four years go by faster than you would think and your time at Georgia Southern can’t be all about classes and “Animal House” style parties. The university offers a variety of programs and events that are designed to not only entertain students but also to make them more well- rounded citizens who are prepared to go into the workforce. Here are some of the most significant aspects of GSU life to take advantage of while you are here.
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University Programing Board UPB is a student organization that is responsible for planning special events for GSU students. The events change from semester to semester depending on what UPB members feel students would be most interested in but typically include the annual spring concert, a weekly open mic night and a monthly night of free bowling, laser tag, and mini golf at The Clubhouse. UPB puts out a schedule each month of all of the special events they are offering. Most of the events are free or very affordable but they are also very popular so make sure to get in line or get your tickets early.
Campus Recreation and Intramurals CRI is in charge of the RAC and everything that goes on in and around it, including club sports, intramural sports, Southern Adventures and the University Wellness programs. The RAC has a little bit of something for everyone no matter what your typical workout plan is. There is the Aquatics Center, group fitness studios, basketball courses, indoor and outdoor tracks, a rock-climbing wall and more. Club and intramural sports range from popular sports like soccer and flag football to more unique sports like horseback riding and archery. Southern Adventures is one of the more unique features of CRI. They rent out kayaks, bikes and other camping gear to students at an affordable price. They also plan and host adventure trips and provide free bike maintenance. If you have ever wanted to be more active and enjoy the great outdoors then this is the place to start.
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Winter/Spring break trips Hitting Panama City Beach during spring break may seem like a rite of passage but there are a wide variety of other things you could do during that glorious week off. While not every student will have the opportunity to study abroad, GSU offers several affordable trips within the U.S. that students can enjoy. The Office of Student Leadership offers alternative break trips during the spring, summer, and winter breaks where students can work on service projects across the country. The Office of Student Activities sponsors an annual winter break trip to New York City where students can spend a week in the city for under $500.
Anything that will help you build your resume It may be easy to tune out the Office of Career Services the first few semesters of school but by time you are a junior you will wish you had gone to see them sooner. The earlier you start preparing yourself for life outside of college the better. You should take any opportunity you get to go to a resume workshop, leadership training, or anything with the words ‘internship,’ ‘job’ or ‘career’ in it.
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Holding on to Freshman Relationships By Donna Jones
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go two ways: good or bad. Some people simply do not click with their roommates. Other students get disconnected by life obstacles, but still manage to keep in touch.
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Jennifer Colbert
sophomore film production major
Most of all of them “[roommates] left me. I keep in contact, but lost track of them because they graduated, or flunked out. James Jones
senior multimedia production major
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with your new friends. It’s not safe to go out by yourself and you will end up enjoying the company. When going to a school where you don’t know anyone, it is easy
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force a relationship if it isn’t going to be there.
to clutch on to people that are near
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you. You are assigned random
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click with them immediately.
the outcome, be outgoing and
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continue to meet new people.
way, but no matter what, don’t
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Guides
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by Kathryn Lewallen
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Things Freshmen Need to Know
Ditch the high school gear
How are people supposed to think that you’ve done this before when you’re wearing your “Class of 2015” t-shirt? Leave the sentimental shirts, hoodies, etc. at home.
Use the campus app
Yes, Georgia Southern is a big campus with lots of confusing buildings (also, why is the Math and Physics building a labyrinth?) but for goodness sake don’t whip out your SOAR map. The GSU app for your phone comes with a map and is conveniently inconspicuous. Just be sure to turn the sound off.
Be modest
Nobody cares that you took four AP classes or that you aced the math section of the ACT. You may have worked your butt off in high school, but now you’re on an even playing field with everyone else.
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Game Day Fashion Guide BY ALEX MCCRAY
Football season at Georgia Southern means Saturday game days. And game day fashion in the south can go anyway across the board.
Ladies
You can dress up. A lot of girls wear sunny game day dresses or you can mix it up with a romper to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions and could even go for a cute top with nice shorts. Shoe wear depends on how comfortable you are with height. You can opt for summer wedges if you think your feet can stand it or go for flats and sandals. If you want to go the casual route, hit up the university store or Barefoot Campus Outfitters for a stylish Georgia Southern t-shirt which you can pair with simple and comfortable shorts. You could also invest in a Georgia Southern sports jersey for a serious athletic look.
Guys
Dressing up for game days isn’t just for the ladies. Guys can go all out too. I know you’ve been eyeing those yellow pants with the GSU eagle logo. Well, football season is the time to break them out. If you don’t want to be that bold but still want to look put together, try simple khaki pants or shorts (if you don’t want to die of heatstroke) with a simple blue or yellow button down. If you want to add some flair you can add a GSU colored or logo’d tie or bow tie. Don’t want to be that dressed up while watching the Eagles win? I don’t blame you. Guys, all you need is a Georgia Southern t-shirt of your choosing and nice shorts. Jean shorts are a no-no. If you want to forgo the shirt and paint your chest and show the world your true fandom, go for it. At the end of the day what’s most important on game days is showing up to Paulson Stadium and cheering on GSU. Game day fashion varies from dressy and fabulous, too comfortable and casual. Do what suits you. 48 Our House
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The Quick and
Dirty of
Greek Row Greek Row is a street of nothing but sorority and fraternity houses with their letters tacked above their doorsteps and cars lining up and down the street. With the row placed only a two-minute walk from Paulson Stadium it is the ultimate street for tailgating, but if you’re not Greek, you might want to stray away.
Campus By Michelle Pratt
Henderson Library
Your first day on campus can be pretty scary and intimidating. If you have ever seen the movie “Mean Girls” then you know exactly what we mean when we say that campus is broken down a little like the lunchroom was. Every group has their own personal spot on campus. This guide of where the different groups on campus are found will hopefully help you in search of your perfect group.
Henderson Library is located in the center of campus. You will find that many students go there to socialize without ever getting work done. However if you trail to the deep parts of Henderson to a place called the “silent section” you will find those who wish not to be disturbed.They actually seem to go to the library to study. Normally, they will spend their in-between class times up on the third floor preparing for the test that is a month away.
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The RAC The RAC is the campus’ very own gym. It is located on the very end of campus and overlooks Veterans Memorial Parkway. The group normally found here is the Varsity and JV Jocks. They can be found normally pumping iron in the free weight section as well as playing basketball on the courts. Usually after a hard workout you can find them in the sauna getting even sweatier. If you are looking to join a sports team the RAC will become your new home, so you better learn to love it.
The intramural fields The intramural fields are located at the end of the RAC parking lot. Normally you will find the JV Jocks practicing on these fields to prepare for their flag football, or extreme Frisbee games. You normally will not find the Varsity jocks practicing on these fields.
The dining halls There are two dining halls on campus, one is located right next to the school store, and the other is located next to Lake Ruby. Normally you can find the group called the freshman at the dining halls. But who can blame you? You have the unlimited dining plan! Use it before you lose it, just don’t forget about the Freshman 15.
The Dorms As freshmen, you will be required to live in the dorms on campus. The dorms range from the start of campus to the outskirts by the stadium. For the most part, only freshmen live in the dorms so it will be very easy to tell the freshmen apart from the sophomores, juniors and seniors because you have to get a parking pass in relation to your dorm. 2015 | 2016 51
EAGLE EXPRESS MADNESS By Donna Jones One of the most vital parts of picking out where to go to college is the food choices. Growing college students have to eat. At Georgia Southern University students have an option to get EAGLEXPRESS®. The EAGLEXPRESS® card pretty much works like a debit card.
There are two options to choose from when it comes to EAGLEXPRESS®. EAGLEXPRESS®350: This option comes with $350 to spend. Students also get 35 dining dollars. EAGLEXPRESS®700: This option comes with $700 to spend. Students also get 70 dining dollars. You get a five to 10 percent discount at places that take EAGLEXPRESS®. Dining Dollars expire at the end of the semester, but EAGLEXPRESS® rolls over each semester.
How It Works Students choose between the two options listed above. After making the decision, students can add a package on the Georgia Southern website. The funds will be added to their EagleCard and available to use the first weekend before classes. You or your family can add money to your EAGLEXPRESS® at any time throughout the school year. There is no excuse your parents can make to not give you a few extra bucks! Your eAccount will also show you past activity made in the past 30 day… so you can see where all your money went.
Where To Use It Students at Georgia Southern use EAGLEXPRESS® for different reasons. “Because it’s cheaper to buy food on campus with EAGLEXPRESS®…that’s pretty much the only reason,” Antoine Sinclair, multimedia communications major, said . “I use EAGLEXPRESS® so I can eat everywhere,” Tariq Abdul, junior journalism major, said . “I use EAGLEXPRESS® because it comes with my job,” John Lewis, junior exercise science, said .
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You can use EAGLEXPRESS® at any place on campus. This includes all the campus restaurants like Starbucks and Chick-fil-a. EAGLEXPRESS® can be used to purchase anything from books to scantrons to Georgia Southern sweatshirts at the bookstore and Tech Corner. You can even use EAGLEXPRESS® at some of the vending machines located around campus. EAGLEXPRESS® also can be used to purchase food and services off-campus including places like Domino’s, Sonics and Statesboro Car Wash.You can use the EAGLEXPRESS® to buy groceries at Bi-Lo and snacks and supplies at CVS. EAGLEXPRESS® can be a cost effective way to start off college! With funds not able to be overdrawn, you won’t worry about calling your parents to get you out a sticky situation after the first week of college!
WHERE YOU CAN USE EAGLE EXPRESS Resturant
Applebee’s Baskin Robbins Dunkin Doughnuts Beaver House Inn Big Show Burgers Blissberry Chilis Daily Grind Dingus McGee’s Elliano Coffee Company El Jalapeno’s Firehouse Subs Fordham’s Farmhouse GATA’s Groucho’s Deli Heavenly Ham IHOP LA Berry Little Caesars Uncle Shug’s Chicken Barn Sugar Magnolia Pita Pit
Delivery
Little Caesars Big Show Burgers Charlie’s Fried Chicken Domino’s Hungry Howies Orient Express Papa John’s Pizza
Services & Other
Statesboro Car Wash and Lube Vaden Nissan of Statesboro Barefoot Bi-Lo Colonial House of Flowers CVS Fast and Easy #2 and 3 Gray’s Bookstore Jason McGibony DMD Les J. Kicklighter DMD PC Merle Norman My Eye Doctor Serinity Day Spa Statesboro Paintball Statesboro Plastic Surgery Sunkissed Station Zip-N- Food
Fast Food
Taco Bell Arby’s Captain D’s Dairy Queen KFC Nikko Express Sonic Buckhead Main Street Uncle Shugs Chicken Barn Zaxby’s
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GR
K LIFE By Alexandra McCray
Greek Life at Georgia Southern University consist of more than simply the houses on row. There are all kinds of Greek organizations on GSU’s campus, from music fraternities to multicultural fraternities and sororities, medical fraternities to service sororities.
Panhellenic
The Panhellenic Association at Georgia Southern consist of seven sororities. These sororities typically have large member numbers, have at least one philanthropy they organize events to fundraise for, and hold social events with other greek organizations.
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council consists of nearly 20 organizations both on row and off-campus. These organizations are the male counterparts to Panhellenic sororities. They also usually have a large membership, one or more philanthropies they fundraise for, and hold socials.
Multicultural Greek Council MGC at Georgia Southern has four organizations with diverse members. These organizations aim to increase diversity and awareness on campus about minority culture, history, and politics, as well as increase campus unity.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
There are seven organizations that are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at Georgia Southern. These organizations hold forums, meetings and other events to talk about social and political issues that affect the community.
Service
Some greek organizations only focus around community service, such as Alpha Phi Omega which is a greek organizations for both men and women, or Epsilon Tau Pi which is a greek organization for Eagle Scouts looking to continue their community service throughout college.
Christian Sororities
There are two christian sororities on GSU’s campus. Christian sororities are very similar to Panhellenic sororities except for the fact that they are spiritually based.
Career/Honor Fraternities
Georgia Southern has multiple career, medical, and music fraternities that are open to all students within those corresponding majors. Honor fraternities are open to all students of all majors once they reach certain GPA’s.
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The Dean of Students Unit promotes “student growth and life success” through advocacy, communication, and education.
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CLUB
By Yasmeen Waliaga
At a school with over 20,000 students, how does each person know where to cultivate his/her interests? The best way to start enjoying yourself while making friends at the same time in college is to look into the many clubs that the University has to offer. There is a student organization for almost everything you could imagine. Georgia Southern University has clubs related to academics and professions, beliefs and cultures, the arts, health, community service, and more.
Academic Academic organizations not only teach you more about what you’re studying, but also can add something impressive to a resume. Being involved in a club related to your major will give you opportunities and advice related to your field, and the chance to expand your network. Georgia Southern offers many academic organizations, many of which are part of a larger, national system. Business-related organizations include the Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Economics Association, Finance Association, Logistics Association, Construction Management Association of America, Justice Studies Club, and Eagle Executive Society. There are also engineering societies for many of the different types of engineering. Academic clubs for health-related fields include The Association of Pre-Health Professionals, Future Pharmacists Association, Pre-Dental Society, Pre-Optometry Association, Pre-Physician Assistant Association, and Psychology Coalition. The Child and Family Development Club is good for people in education and sociology fields. There is also a Southern Exercise Science Club and a Food Science Association. People with media-related majors might be interested in the Graphic 56 Our House
Communications Association, the PR Student Society, or the Society of Communication Scholars. With such a wide variety of academic clubs at Georgia Southern, it will be easy to find one that suits your area of study.
Religion, Culture, and Language Georgia Southern also offers clubs that allow students to practice their religions and learn about other cultures. Religious clubs are a good way for individuals to connect with others that share their beliefs. There are many Christian groups at GSU, which include; Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ (GSU CRU), Catholic Newman Association, Christian Campus Fellowship, Episcopal Campus Ministries, Campus Outreach, and Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. There is a club for Jewish life on campus called Hillel. In addition, there are clubs that emphasize on cultures and languages. Some of the cultural clubs offered are the African Student Association, the Association of Latin American Students, the Caribbean Student Association, and the Black Student Alliance. The Arabic, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese clubs are all geared towards practicing those languages. The International Club is a good place for anyone interested in discovering various cultures.
The Arts For the creative students, GSU provides opportunities for membership in clubs related to both creativity and performing arts. Individuals interested in graphic design may want to join the graphic design club called the Design Circle, the fashion design club called D.I.M.E.S., or the Interior Design Association. Writers might want to join the Creative Writing Club or Random Acts of Poetry. The Anime Club and the Film Crew might also spark the interests of creative students. There are also singing, dancing, and acting clubs for those who love the performing arts. Singers might be interested in Adrenaline Show Choir, Perfect 5th Acapella, or Soul’d Out Campus Choir. Dancers might look into trying out for Definition Dance Company, Dyverzion Dance Team, Forte Step Team, Latin Rhythm Dance Group, Coalition Crew, or the Swing Cat Society. Comedy Central is a club for improv and stand-up comedy lovers. Actors can join Theatre South and become part of the cast in one of their many productions.
Altruism There are several groups for students interested in helping others through service. ASTRA is a club that gives services on campus and in the community. Collegiate 4-H also works to help the community grow. Another community-oriented service club is Circle K International, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro. The Coastal Conservation Association works to educate people on conserving marine resources. Paws N Claws is a club for people who want to help local animals. The national organization Habitat for Humanity has a
club at GSU as well. Dance Marathon is a club and a yearly event that supports Children’s Miracle Network. These are some of the ways students can get involved in the community and do good.
Miscellaneous Many student organizations are too specific to be categorized with others. These clubs reach out to a broad spectrum of students with a variety of interests. Some of them are for students who are interested in less traditional sports. The Aikido Club practices the Japanese martial art. Other clubs that practice activities include Eagle Motorsports, The Climbing Club, Eagle’s Cricket Club, Longboarders of GA Southern, and the Shooting Club. In addition, there are clubs focused on other specific interests, such as Geeks N Gamers and Hair Crush. Animation Domination is for students who like to watch and discuss cartoons. Millionaire Mindset is a good club for aspiring entrepreneurs to discuss their ideas. Humans vs. Zombies is a group of students who play a tag game that mimics a zombie apocalypse. In the Southern Creative Anachronists Club, members re-enact Medieval life. Students can talk about things and form bonds in the Collegiate Mothers Club and the Gay-Straight Alliance. There are also a couple larger, more independent organizations that students can join. One of them is the Student Government Association (SGA). Each year, SGA holds elections for the many offices. Being a part of SGA is a great way to use your voice on campus. Another larger organization is Student Media. Student Media has many publications including the newspaper (The George-Anne), the magazine (The Reflector), and the arts magazine (The Miscellany). There are many divisions to Student Media that you can join. 2015 | 2016 57
Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Wrapsody:
They’re All On Us! Sadrina Sampson
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hether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or graduating senior you will always need to be aware of how to properly manage those well needed Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars can be used all across campus at all eagle dining locations. Dining Dollars allow you to make dollar-for-dollar purchases. They can be used at dining locations on-campus such as: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, GUS Market, Zach’s Brews, Market Street Deli and more. Having the option to choose what type of meal plan best fits your daily appetite, makes it fair on your wallet. Depending on the type of meal plan you purchase you can get between 30 to 300 Dining Dollars. The goal is to stretch your money for as long as you possibly can to decrease how much spending is put on your actual meal plan. While it is surely easier to spend money than it is to save, it will benefit you more to practice saving now before it’s too late! You want to start off just spending your Dining Dollars once a week at one of the dining locations just so you won’t overdo it. To keep up with your spending and balances, Folio offers eAccounts that will track your spending and provide you with your updated balance. All this can be found in account activity and deposits under “My Services.” Make your Dining Dollars a treat to use for things like good grades or even fitness goals!
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social media
cleanout By Jeff Licciardello
Social media is like a double-edged sword. It can be fun at first, and then once you take the time to scroll back in time, a cringe-attack strikes. It’s time to filter through your social media accounts, and no, I’m not talking about Valencia or X-Pro II. Let this arrival to college be the time to start fresh and make a new impression. When you’re looking to land that awesome job or dream internship, don’t let your embarrassing photos bring you down. Here are the various actions you can take to sanitize your social media.
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More power to you. Ma ybe you haven’t taken horrible selfies or had a late night Twitter meltdown that will make your boss cringe. If you want to leave your social media as wild as an episode of “Jersey Shore” go for it. Just remember that the consequences of that twerking Vine you posted last week could be huge.
clean up the mess I’m talking to you Instagram photo with nine likes. This plan of action is ideal for everyone. Don’t act like you forgot about the mirror pictures you posted on Facebook while in middle school. It is time to go through your posts (and I mean go as far back as you can) and delete the unwanted Pretty Little Liars or Scandal live tweets. Even if you’re perfectly okay with your obsessive wedding Pinterest boards, hiding some old posts will prevent your friends from creeping and commenting on it for all to see…again.
suit up Time to upload your LinkedIn headshot. Many businesses are going to want you to have a strong web presence and social media is the key to that. Many people start separate social media accounts for their professional identities. This can be a good option if you refuse to stop sub-tweeting about your coworkers but it can be a challenge. Managing two accounts on the same social media site can be boring for you and your followers and if you don’t post regularly on either account, they will both suffer.
zip it like a padlock This place about to blow. This option is for those who can’t control themselves. If this is the road you wish to travel, dig into your privacy settings and lock up your account to private. This will stop the embarrassing RTs and people scrolling 137 weeks back on your Instagram feed. Warning: This won’t fix the root problem of you getting involved in Facebook comment wars.
shut it down Yes, you may look like a drama queen. However, it may come to this if social media is just an unnecessary part of your life. Deactivating your accounts will definitely solve the problem of making poor choices like swiping right late at night on Tinder, but it might not be the best option. Many professions now require social media experience and want you to have a presence on various networks. Also, a lot of job postings and networking are done on social media, so cold turkey may actually harm more than help.
balance the scale Welcome to being an adult. When it comes down to it, social media is slowly becoming a part of our everyday life. The best way to clean your social media accounts is to not dirty them in the first place. Once something is on the Internet, it’s there to stay, so make sure the stuff your posting isn’t something that would make your grandparents go into shock. That doesn’t mean be all-business all of the time either. Social media is just that, social networking, so let your personality shine. Employers will like to see you aren’t just another Twitter egg. Just remember, like many other aspects of your life, you need to use your accounts responsibly. 60 Our House
GSU EDITION by Skylar Black
Welcome to college! A place of higher education, new people, and a beautiful campus to explore. After watching countless college movies such as “Animal House,” “Old School,” “Accepted” and for the younger crowd “Pitch Perfect,” you may think that you know what to expect in college. And after researching Georgia Southern University and talking to your friends about our many wonders, you may think that you know what we are. We are here to set the record straight about myths of both college in general and GSU.
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All classes are massive boring lectures
Living with a rando
Ah yes, the stereotypical classroom the size of a movie theater. Where the professor stands in front of a single blackboard, shouting up at a group of listless and lazy students just waiting for class to end. This image is the furthest from the truth in almost all courses. Courses vary dramatically by size, room type, teaching style and subject. There will be courses in which you will be in a class of 300+ students where the professor is lecturing you from what feels like miles away. But these are a minority of classes here at GSU. Many classes are made up of around 30 students where there is a large amount of discussion with the professor throughout the course. Many students coming into college will try to room with their best friend or a group of close friends from high school just because they are scared to live with a random roommate. While in some situations this is preferred, living with a roommate that you do not know can be interesting and entertaining. Coming into GSU, you may not know nearly as many people that you did at your old school and this works as an easy way to make a new friend and branch out on campus. A new face can change your first year here in a positive way.
Sororities and Fraternities are the only groups that are relevant on campus
Greek life plays a large role at a variety of colleges around the nation and GSU is no exception. While the Greek sect is not as large as the University of Georgia’s 61 national men’s and women’s groups, or the University of Florida’s 63 groups, GSU’s Greek community is only 35 groups and has it’s role to play. But around our campus there are over 300 organizations that students are open to join. There are groups such as the Eagle Executive Society, Student Media, Random Acts of Poetry, Gay-Straight Alliance and a seemingly endless list of more. There are so many different organizations that no one is more relevant than the other and a large amount of students are involved in more than one.
Massive party school
GSU is a school that is known throughout the internet and from the voices of many concerned parents as a “party school” where groups of hooligans apply to so that they can breeze through college partying on. Many people believe that anyone that applies here will be accepted. But what many do not know, is that the acceptance rate for 2010 to GSU is only 56 percent. In a national ranking by Niche.com, put GSU at 54th in a list of 1,196 other colleges for “Best Party Schools”. While this is a pretty high ranking on this list, GSU is not a massive party school. This myth is helped by the fact that in the past, GSU was only know as a party school but over time, we have attempted to distance ourselves from that stigma.We are most well known for our outstanding collegiate program that is made up of more than 100 degree programs.
The only sport that Georgia Southern cares about is football
Football is by far one of the most well known aspects about GSU and has been a large part of the University claiming 11 conference titles and 6 NCAA 1-AA titles. But football is not the only sport that GSU’s community focuses on. Our men’s basketball team has, for the Spring 2015 semester, obtained a record of 22 wins and 9 losses and pulls in an almost capacity crowd for each home game. The women’s soccer team, in Fall 2014, cracked the top 75 in the Rating Percentage Index in the NCAA after landing at 236th in the rankings just a year before. The lady Eagles finished the season with the best record since 2002. This is just a small amount of the sports present at GSU.
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Budgeting By Cabrianna Johnson Time to put on your big girl and guy pants and start budgeting. Budgeting is such a grown- up word right? It might sound daunting at first, but it really isn’t. So long as you follow this advice.
Talk Make sure you and your parents are on the same page about money (especially if you don’t have a job). Discuss the option of an allowance, loans, and credit cards.
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Payment plans each week, two weeks, a month, or even a semester. Believe it or not, some students still use the ol’, “Mom can I have five dollars for today?” Whatever makes you and your parents satisfied.
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It should be enough money to where you are comfortable and supports your needs. However, it should not be too comfortable where you are just rolling in dough.
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Save something, even if it’s a dollar every week. Just save. The feeling that you get when you don’t go over your budget is rewarding and I suggest putting that “leftover money” away. You never know when you are in a situation where you need to buy a snickers bar. Hey, it could happen to you. Get into the habit now because soon you are going to have to pay back loans and later saving for retirement. Budgeting money is daunting to think about, but as long as you keep track of what you are spending and save what you are not; you should be just fine.
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BREAKDOWN Yasmeen Waliaga
When you enter college, you realize that sleep schedules vary from night to night. The most dreaded nights of all are those that consist of little to no sleep at all. When you find yourself having to cram for the next day’s exam or loaded with piles of work to complete by a certain hour, you may be left with no time to snooze. But how do you suddenly feel invincible and full of enough energy to push you through those late night hours when your bed is screaming your name? Although it is not healthy to consume beverages with caffeine regularly to assist you with staying awake, at times it is the option you will turn to. Here is a simple breakdown of caffeinated drinks that you can remember in those desperate sleep-deprived times when choosing where to get your caffeine fix.
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One common way to get caffeine is by drinking sodas. Most of these popular carbonated beverages include caffeine. A 12 fluid ounce bottle of Coke-a-Cola Classic contains 34 milligrams of caffeine. This is not much compared to other sodas. Diet Coke, on the other hand, contains 45 milligrams
of caffeine. Other Coke a Cola products including Sprite and Fanta have zero grams of caffeine so stay away from those if you are looking for quick energy. Mountain Dew is well known for its high caffeine content. A 12 fluid ounce bottle of Mountain Dew contains 54 milligrams of caffeine.
ENERGY DRINKS Energy drinks are not considered very healthy sources of caffeine because of they have been linked to many aversive effects if abused, including rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and stomach problems. They also contain a high amount of sugars. However, they are not as dangerous if only used in moderation when needed. Some commonly purchased energy drinks include Monster, Rock Star, and Red Bull. Red Bull usually is sold in a small can of eight fluid ounces. In this can, there are 80 milligrams of caffeine.
Rock Star comes in a larger can of 16 fluid ounces. In a can of Rock Star, there are 160 milligrams of caffeine. So, both drinks include the same amount of caffeine, but you are likely to consume more if you drink a Rock Star because it is double the size, therefore double the caffeine content. If you don’t want to drink an entire beverage, you might prefer a 5 Hour Energy. These are only 2 fluid ounces, but they contain 200 milligrams of caffeine, which is higher than any other product.
Coffee and tea If you want to go the most natural way possible, coffee and tea are your best choices. A tall coffee from Starbucks is eight fluid ounces. In that tall coffee, there are 95 milligrams of caffeine. If that is not enough for you, there are two larger options, grande and venti. A Starbucks brand bottled Frappuccino is 9.5 fluid ounces and has 90 milligrams
of caffeine. So, it does not make much of a difference if your beverage is hot, iced, or frozen. Tea is not as popular as a source of caffeine because it includes a much smaller amount. An average eight-ounce cup of tea contains 26 milligrams of caffeine. So, if you are looking for a caffeine boost herbal may not be the best way to go.
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HIGH SCHOOL vs. COLLEGE FRIENDS By Lindsey Kehres The bonds of friendship develop in many different ways, but one of the main distinctions of friendship is where and when you formed those bonds. The bonds you formed in high school can be very different to the bonds you will form in college. While both groups of friends were and are very essential to your development as an adult, there are some key differences in the way these two groups will impact you.
High School Friends The high school friend can be classified as a saint. Not only did they help you through your awkward, hormoneinfused adolescent years, but they were a constant ally during those potentially disastrous four years. These friends were constant figures in your everyday life. Strong childhood bonds probably led you to having the same circle of friends throughout your high school experience. While living in the small petri dish that is high school allowed you to become very intertwined with these people, it might not have allowed you to branch out and discover your true niche as college will allow. 68 Our House
College Friends The ties that bring college friends together are like no other bond of friendship. Befriending people in college is a whole new ballgame. Because of all the newfound freedom and time that is no longer spent in the classroom or with family, it is very easy to start spending all your time with a few select people. These friends, in a way, will become your new family. College brings a greater variety of people from all different backgrounds with many different interests, giving you a very large group of people to immerse yourself in. These friends will be different from those in high school because they didn’t know who you were in high school. While it may take work to become close, the relationships you form with those in college will be some of the best. In the end, both high school and college friends are essential to your development as an adult. Keep in touch with those who knew you as the angst-filled teenager and loved you anyways, and embrace those new friends who accept and encourage you without having any previous notions of who you are.
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Walk it out By Jeff Licciardello
Getting around campus can be a drag if it’s raining or you missed the jampacked bus. Don’t worry, walking can be refreshing and if you have a good playlist, even enjoyable. Here is your guide to walking around campus. From the Rotunda: Eagle Village 8 minutes Centennial - Rotunda 3 Minutes Henderson Library 3 minutes Carroll/Lakeside/Newton 3 minutes Forest drive 4 minutes IT/COBA 8 minutes Nursing/Chemistry 11 minutes Biological Sciences Bldg (New) 16 minutes Bio Building/Herty (Old) 2 minute Math & Physics Building 4 minutes Zaxby’s 6 minutes Subway/Domino’s 8 minutes Grey’s Bookstore 8 minutes Dining Commons/University Store 2 minutes *Time recorded while walking using the direct paths on campus.
Need a caffeine jumpstart before class? Average Starbucks wait time: 12 Minutes at Peak times (before and after class) Average Dining Commons (espresso drinks) wait time: 6 minutes (Peak hours)
Do I really need a jacket today? Average Lows/Highs for Statesboro (in fahrenheit) ❖ Jan 36/60 ❖ Feb 39/64 ❖ Mar 45/70 ❖ Apr 52/78 ❖ May 61/85 ❖ Jun 69/91 ❖ July 71/93 ❖ Aug 70/91 ❖ Sep 66/86 ❖ Oct 55/78 ❖ Nov 46/71 ❖ Dec 49/62 ➔ On average, the warmest month is July. Be prepared to sweat. ➔ The highest recorded temperature was 109°F in 1980. ➔ January is the average coolest month. ➔ The lowest recorded temperature was 1°F in 1985. ➔ The maximum average precipitation occurs in August. *(Bring your rain jacket with you every day until September, you will need it.) Weather Information recieved from Weather.com
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Nightmare or Necessity? By Emma R. Collins
Imagine rush-hour traffic in Atlanta. Next, imagine that no one driving is required to obey any traffic laws. Keep that image of chaos and insanity in mind, and you’ll have a realistic expectation of what the Statesboro’s WalMart is like on MoveIn Weekend or Parent’s Weekend. Unless you’re willing to spend two to three hours fighting over showercurtain liners, clothes hangers, or notebook paper, I would suggest completely avoiding Wal-Mart on these weekends. S o m e t i m e s , however, you have to have some particular
item, and you need it on one of those weekends. There are several alternatives to the narrow, crowded aisles of Wal-Mart that can save you both time and sanity:
1. Shop at K-Mart. They have most of the same items that Wal-Mart has, but everyone seems to forget that Statesboro even has a K-Mart. Typically, they have shower curtain liners and packages of notebook paper long after Wal-Mart has run out. The best part of shopping at K-Mart, though, is that the lines are considerably shorter. 2. If it’s groceries you need, there are
two alternatives: BiLo and Food World. Their prices might be slightly higher, but if you’ve got a BiLo Bonuscard, you can save money by presenting the card at checkout. You might not want to buy in bulk at these stores, but they do offer a wide selection of groceries and can get you through the weekend until Wal-Mart clears out.
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on Fair Road. They have Wal-Mart’s prices and products, without the extensive selection of a full-service WalMart. They have saved me countless trips to the regular Wal-Mart since they opened and are an excellent alternative.
plan ahead. If you know that you’re going to need a lot of groceries before one of these weekends, shop early. If you don’t, you’re probably going to end up playing bumper-buggies with strangers in the frozen foods section.
4. Lastly, if you need to get a prescription filled or just pick up some vitamins, you can always visit places like Walgreens and CVS. These are only advised if you don’t mind spending a little extra money, though. The best piece of advice that I can offer would be to simply
We take the worry out of medical care. Caring and convenient. Walk in 7 days a week.
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How to find... By Michelle Pratt
Going to college can be a stressful time, especially your first year. Many of us are not from the Statesboro area and so we are forced to have to get a few bad haircuts and oil changes to find the perfect place to go to. This list of some of Statesboro’s best services should help ease the pain of finding a new hairstylist, mechanic, veterinarian, and doctor. If you are anything like me then when you find a good hairstylist she will be the only person to ever touch your hair! However going to college away from your hometown means you will most likely be faced with the terrifying decision of finding a new hairstylist. Based on people’s review of local hair salons, I have narrowed it down to two amazing places you can visit for a trim, dye, or dramatic new hairdo. The first Salon is 30 Volume Salon on Gentilly Road. Based on Google reviews this salon has a perfect five-star rating. The next salon is Textures Salon and
Tan located on Buckhead Drive. Textures have a Four and a half star rating with 11 Google review, that’s pretty good if you ask me. We all have that one mechanic back home that you go to for all your car troubles. However freak accidents do occur and you need to find a good one around Statesboro for your car needs. D & R Intensive Car Care is the top rated car repair shop around Statesboro. Not only do they do a great job at fixing your car, but they also are very friendly and helpful. Their lobby is equipped with lounge chairs and big screen televisions you can relax while your getting an oil change. They can be a little on the expensive side, but their quality of work is worth it. D & R is located on South Main Street next to the Forum Apartments. Your first year of college you’re required to live in the dorms, which means you can not bring your beloved pets to experience college with you. However once you move out of the dorms and into a house or an apartment you will most likely want your trusty 2015 | 2016 75
companion by your side. Animals, just like humans, get sick. Which means you need a local veterinarian on call for those emergency visits. Based on a Facebook group called “Statesboro Pets�, Dr. Wolfe at the University Animal Hospital is the best vet around Statesboro. He was described as being a very helpful vet and really tries to make your animal feel comfortable in a scary setting like a vets office. Just like I stated before, we get sick. When you are sick in college that means you can miss days
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of classes causing you to miss a lot of work in those classes. Well finding a good doctor is actually a lot easier than you think. The university has a Health Services which means you get to visit a doctor quickly on campus! Health Services is located next to the Forest Drive building and is not a far walk from any of the dorms. You can schedule an appointment online and usually can be seen within a couple days of your first symptoms. The Health Services is definitely the place to go when you are feeling under the weather.
Important places to know in Statesboro Downtown
By Peyton Callanan
Georgia Southern University has worked really hard to make the campus its own little community. There is housing, restaurants, convenience stores, a gym, and even a print shop all within walking distance or just a short bus ride. However, you can’t eat Chick-Fil-A for every meal and staying on campus 24/7 is bound to make you a little stir crazy. Thankfully, Statesboro has more to offer than you would think a small town would but is still fairly easy to navigate. Here are some key places to know within Statesboro.
Located less than ten minutes from campus, downtown Statesboro is home to several locally owned shops, restaurants and other businesses. It is also where many important local government buildings are located. You can also find the farmer’s market there every Saturday morning and enjoy theater and art at the Averitt Center. Statesboro City Hall 50 E Main St. Statesboro Police Department 25 W Grady St Averitt Center for the Arts 33 E Main St,
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Shopping
GUS Mart is convenient but if you need to do a little more shopping Statesboro has a few different options to explore. There are several grocery stores within just a few minutes of campus and a mall with a handful of clothing stores that is often referred to as “the small.� Statesboro Mall 325 Northside Dr E Walmart Supercenter 147 Northside Dr E Walmart Neighborhood Market 349 Brampton Ave Food World 620 Fair Rd & 603 Northside Dr W Bi-Lo 34 Statesboro mall
Entertainment
Not every weekend should be spent studying or binge watching on Netflix. If you are looking for a little extra entertainment there are a couple of key places in Statesboro. Whether you love to bowl, play laser tag or watch movies, there is a little something for everyone. Carmike Cinemas 991 Lovett Rd The Clubhouse 2704 Old Register Rd