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Staff
Student Life GSU History---------------------------------------------- 6
Magazine Editor in Chief
What’s an Eagle ID?------------------------------------- 8
Arielle Coambes
Campus Safety------------------------------------------- 9
Business Manager Chloe Douglas
Production Manager Jose Ramon Gil III
Our House Editor Lindsay Gaskins
Design Editor Matt Veal
Photo Editor Heather Yeomans
Contributors
How to relieve stress---------------------------------- 10 Health Services----------------------------------------- 14 Tackling registration----------------------------------- 16 What classes to take----------------------------------- 19 Career Services------------------------------------------ 20 Financial aid rundown-------------------------------- 22 Parking and Transportation------------------------- 24 Study Abroad testimonies---------------------------- 27 Famous GSU alumni --------------------------------- 32 Textbook options--------------------------------------- 35 Top GSU facts------------------------------------------- 37
Jessie Reese, Jeff Licciardello, Alanna Navin,
GSU lingo------------------------------------------------ 39
Anna Wells, Jackie Guktnecht, Maureen
What is Rate My Professor?------------------------- 40
O’Leary, Layne Saliba, Derik Wuchte, Caitlyn
Sports overview---------------------------------------- 42
Oliver, Kaitlyn Glenn, Meagan Greene,
Advice from upper classmen------------------------ 44
Rashida Otunba, Kathryn Lewallen, Jennifer Curington, Sydney Franklin, Will Cheney, Colin Ritsick, Hayden Boudreaux
Off-Campus Life
Photographers
Popular fight songs------------------------------------ 47
Ryan Woodham, Sarah Holmes, Brandon
Tailgating how-to--------------------------------------- 50
Warnock, Christal Riley, Courtney Bonacci,
Famous guests------------------------------------------ 55
LaWayne Hayes, Andy Morales
Getting involved---------------------------------------- 59
Designers
Campus guide------------------------------------------ 62
Kelly Slyfield, Alexandra Tobia, Kate Ra-
Getting familiar with Club Hendy----------------- 64
koczy, Daquan Sims, Renita Ravuth
Move-in day--------------------------------------------- 67
Office of Student Media Director David Simpson
Graduate Assistant Samantha Reid
Marketing and Circulation Marissa Martin & Brad York
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Getting along with your roommates-------------- 69 Finding your way around The Plaza-------------- 75 Easy dorm snacks-------------------------------------- 80 Eating healthy on a meal plan---------------------- 82 Statesboro on a college budget---------------------- 85 Transportation options-------------------------------- 89 Student traditions-------------------------------------- 92 College life photo spread----------------------------- 94
Letter from the Editor Welcome new Eagles! Congratulations on starting this journey with one of the greatest universities in the country! There is no better place to have a college experience than at Georgia Southern. This is the place to thrive, but it is also the place to make mistakes. That is what this publication is all about- balancing your school life with your life outside of the classroom. Our House provides you with the tools you need to navigate this beautiful campus, helping you to excel in your studies while also creating memories with your friends that you will never forget. Georgia Southern is in a period of expansion, and you are in the center of it all! You will be the first class to enjoy a Saturday afternoon in the renovated prettiest little stadium in America – also known as Paulson Stadium. You will be the first to be part of Georgia Southern as a member of the Sun
Belt Conference, with competition at an all-time high. The dining halls are new, academic buildings are new, everything is new! During my four years at Georgia Southern, I have learned not to take any moment for granted. College goes by so much faster than high school and it will be over before you know it. While it is so important to excel and prepare for your future after graduation, what you will remember forever are the experiences you have with the people that matter most. That’s why this publication is written by students, for students. No one knows student life at Georgia Southern better than us! So sit back, relax and enjoy this crazy and exciting ride. Welcome to Our House. All of my best,
Lindsay Gaskins Our House Editor
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Letter from the President You have chosen a very special place to pursue the next step in your education, and we are glad you are here. The next several years will be an exciting time of learning, making life-long friends, exploring new interests, and discovering many new things about yourself. Georgia Southern University is one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the state. This is a place where you, the student, always come first. The University prides itself on presenting students with exciting academic opportunities and challenges, but in an environment where you will feel comfortable approaching faculty members with questions. The education you receive here will prepare you for life in our rapidly changing global society. Of course, many important and meaningful lessons will also take place outside of the classroom. Georgia Southern University hosts world-renowned leaders, scholars, activists, and authors every year. As a student, you will have the chance to hear directly from these celebrated speakers, sponsored by various campus organizations, and learn from their life experiences. You will have the opportunity to study
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abroad, if you wish. Or you may want to take part in one of our service-learning trips that allow you to volunteer halfway around the world or right here at home. You’ll find the Georgia Southern campus is unparalleled in its beauty, and our facilities from our library, newest residence hall, and Recreation Activity Center are first-rate. You can spend afternoons cheering for one of our athletic teams, and evenings taking in a concert or play at our Performing Arts Center. There is something for everyone on our campus. There are more than 230 student organizations at Georgia Southern representing a wide variety of missions and interests. I encourage you to explore these opportunities as a way to get to know your University, your fellow students, and yourself. The lessons you will learn here, the friends you will make, and the experiences you will share will stay with you for a lifetime. I know you are eager to begin this incredible journey! Welcome to Georgia Southern.
Brooks Keel
President of Georgia Southern
STUDENT LIFE Spring 2014 5
From college to AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY Hayden Boudreaux The long and storied history of Georgia Southern University began in 1906. Originally named First District A&M School, it touted four faculty members and 15 students. After World War I, the state of Georgia experienced a shortage of teachers and First District A&M School reissued its lesson plans to begin cranking out teachers that spread across the state. The school became so prominent in its ability to produce top-notch teachers it was renamed to the South Georgia Teachers College in 1929. As the college continued to grow, it earned the title of Georgia Teachers College in 1939. Following the second World War teachers were in less of a demand so the college began exploring other options to expand. As the school continued to expand it was given the name Georgia Southern College in 1959. Thirty years later after growing to one of the largest universities in the state, it received its final name in 1990: Georgia Southern University. In just the last 15 years, GSU has continued to grow at an unprecedented rate, adding over $300 million in new buildings and facilities. With over 23,600 students, the school is the 6 Our House
fourth-largest university in the state. Most recently, construction was completed at the new Football Operations Center as well as the expansion of Paulson Stadium. With a shooting range and education center planned for construction next year, the university continues to become one of the most rapidly growing colleges in the country. Football is one of the many traditions at GSU. First organized in 1909, the Eagles played several in-state rivals up until 1941 when the team was suspended. Over 41 years later, the team returned under legendary coach Erk Russell, who in only his second competitive season won the first national championship. Since then, the team has won five more national championships and adopted several traditions along the way. With the most recent victory over the University of Florida, entry into the Sun Belt Conference and a renovated Paulson Stadium, students have a lot to look forward to this season. After 108 years of history, GSU continues to expand. University President Brooks A. Keel took over in 2010 and has been the driving force behind the recent development of GSU. The history of the university has paved the way for the Eagles to soar into success.
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Eagle I.D. By Derik Wuchte
It’s been a long day. Your busy schedule has kept you from getting something to eat. You could go back to your dorm- there is bound to be something you could cook. But you suddenly realize just how hungry you actually are. Perhaps that has not been the case today. Perhaps you were looking forward to getting out for some physical activity. Are there any gyms open you can rely on? Is there a place to go to get a fulfilling, successful workout? Georgia Southern University gives students an efficient tool called the Eagle I.D. It is something that all students have grown accustomed to. In time, you will also learn how to take advantage of all it offers you.
like using your time doing something active. The amenities inside the RAC include the Aquatics Center, eight indoor basketball courts, rock-climbing wall and so much more to take advantage of. As a way to spend time off campus, the RAC becomes a beneficial place for many students. With an Eagle I.D., all the advantages of the RAC belong to you.
Restaurants
Sporting Events
As a freshman, one of the advantages of the Eagle I.D. is for the eateries. Use your I.D. to get in and feed yourself. Residential dining on campus extends from places such at the Dining Commons to Lakeside Dining Commons. Retail dining goes from Talons Grille, Einstein Bros Bagels and Chick-Fil-A to others such as Oasis, Wrapsody Grill, Starbucks, and Cold Stone Creamery. With the wide variety of options, the restaurants keep dining from becoming too repetitive.
RAC
The Recreational Activities Center is available to anyone with an Eagle I.D. It is sure to become a quick favorite, especially if you 8 Our House
Facilities
If you become sick or injured, Health Services is available. You can make an appointment with your Eagle I.D. Doing so will allow you to receive help or treatment whenever your schedule allows. Sporting events also take the opportunity to utilize it.
By using your Eagle I.D., you can receive special discounts to sports games exclusive to students. You can use money from your financial aid with your Eagle I.D.
Financial Aid
When you are in the process of purchasing books for your classes, just run your Eagle I.D.. It’s that simple. Remember the nine digits on your Eagle I.D. -- that number is sure to be one of your greatest assets as a college student at GSU. When you don’t have your card on you, many places on campus allow you to use your I.D. number to punch in instead of swiping.
GSU Public Safety What is it here for? Jennifer Curington
GSU Department of Public Safety Director: Chief Mike Russell Phone: (912) 478-5234
The major difference between GSU Dept of Public Safety and local police offices is the focus they place on community service. It’s not just about arresting the bad guys, it’s about serving the GSU community.
Services:
lock outs escorts only 24 hour phone service on campus bike registration jump starts resident hall patrols
The Department of Public Safety is the only law enforcement agency in the county certified by the Police Chiefs Association. They have the same powers as any other police department. When they make an arrest, the person is transported to the county jail just like Statesboro Police Department does. They take samples of DNA and fingerprints and send it off to a state crime lab for testing. They take rape reports, but the victim is examined by a sexual assault nurse.
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Relieving Stress Derik Wuchte
Throughout your career as a college student, stress is an inevitability. Good thing there are lots of ways, on campus and off, to relieve it. Classes can get overwhelming. Organizations can be hectic. There are so many ways to develop stress as a student in college.
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RAC MASSAGE SERVICES:
To relieve stress and pain, the RAC offers massages. Massages are a tool to help your body go from “fight-or-flight” to “rest-anddigest.” When someone feels tense, massages are a great way to relax. Music can be playing from the background. Or if you want it to be quiet, you can request it to the person massaging you. Setting up your environment and making sure you feel comfortable are what massage therapists want to do to help. For RAC members, which includes all students, a one-half hour session costs $25. For one hour, it costs $50. For non-members, a one-half hour session is $40 and one hour is $60. But the prices for getting a massage may be changing. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
HEALTH SERVICES LOUNGE:
A peaceful place to take a few minutes off is in the lounge located within the Health Services Center. Although not technically a “lounge,” many students have found a sense of tranquility by coming here. There is a setup of chairs. A small television is playing normal, daytime shows. The air from the AC feels refreshing. No one in the lounge is doing much talking. Instead, there is a general feeling of concentration. When someone wants to take things in for a few moments, the lounge is an ideal option. Stress has a way of being a hindering one’s full potential. The health center wants to make sure students can stay healthy in the long-term, and they are not out to make you feel uncomfortable.
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THERAPY DOGS:
The Australian Shepherd. The Border Collie Lab Mix. The White German Shepherd. When finals are nearing, dogs come to the rescue to offer students a sense of relief. They can relate to people in a way that humans cannot. The Henderson Library acknowledges the stress students face as they deal with final exams. Coming across a special association of people who train therapy dogs, GSU takes time out of the year to bring in dogs that students can pet, play with, or simply be around. It is an opportunity for many people, especially those who love dogs. Having the therapy dogs being brought to the library has become enjoyable for staff and students alike. Associate Dean of the Zach S. Henderson Library, Ann Hamilton, discussed the wide range of assistance the dogs offer to people. She described how it is the touch and closeness people can have with dogs that brings them together. “It’s unique for many people, the ability to touch and the closeness.” Hamilton said. “The dog is a sort of leveling feeling.” Just seeing them on campus can make someone feel comfortable and help ease their mind before tackling finals week.
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THE INS AND OUTS OF
Health Services Caitlyn Oliver The current facility was built and established in the year 1977 to accommodate a student population of approximately 11,000 students but is being expanded and expected to be complete by mid-2015. The pharmacy is currently licensed but expected to be a full retail pharmacy by the spring of 2015 and will provide a wider range of medication for students at no cost to the student fees.
What students don’t know but should Having insurance isn’t required Students who have insurance will pay absolutely nothing out of pocket when using services offered. Students who are not covered will only have to pay for lab work, which is $45 or less and the pharmacy asks for no more than $10 if medication is required. If finances are a problem, Health Services works with students to come up with payment options. Information is confidential Student information will not be shared with other departments or parents, unless the student gives permission through a release form. The patients rights standard, as part of the national accreditation standard, protects student information and respects their privacy and is part of the accreditation requirements awarded the Health Services Center. Travel abroad should see a provider first It is highly recommended for students who plan to travel or study overseas to see a medical provider before leaving. This is a 14 Our House
preventive measure against foreign diseases. The most common areas this is advised for includes Central and South America and Africa. Help after hours is possible Normal hours are 8a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday but students who need help after hours can still call the normal number. There is a Nurse Response Call Service that will provide students with any help, questions, or information they need and is available 24 hours on weekends. These nurses are able to make referrals to other medical providers in the area that work with the situation and insurance coverage. Health fees do serve a purpose The health fee students pay as part of their student fees is $94 during the regular Spring/Fall semesters and $55 during the summer semester. This fee covers everything a student may need to have done during the semester, like X-rays or other specialty work. tinely charge students extra for the services they need.
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Registration and
Advisement Derik Wuchte
Registration: the dreaded time of the semester when you
are given one morning to make decisions for an entire semester. Right at its side is advising: a one-on-one chat with your assigned advisor who is ready and willing to talk about your future as a college student. The biggest difference between registration and advisement is that registration must be done alone; advisement is accomplished together. By having an idea of what classes you will be taking, you can prepare yourself ahead of time.
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Step 1
Look at your major’s requirements on your department’s page on Georgia Southern’s website. Keeping in constant communication with your advisor is also a must.
Step 2
Check the course search located on the MyGeorgiaSouthern homepage. The course search provides you with days, times and professors for each course per semester.
Step 3
Check ratemyprofessor.com for an overview of each professor for each course. These are actual reviews from other student’s experiences in the class.
Step 4
Map out your schedule ahead of time. After looking through the course search and Rate My Professor, physically write our your desired schedule before registration morning. It will save so much time.
Academics 101 will go through academic advising, majors, early alert/midterm grades, GPA and academic standing, and other elements freshmen would particularly benefit from seeing. Advising is undeniably helpful. It may be focused on getting your class schedule oriented, but that is not all it offers. Personal problems ranging from roommate issues, class troubles, and school schedules to more intricate ones like finding a part-time job, deciding where to travel for summer, or wondering what organizations one should get involved in are among some of the things advisers are happy to help with. Everyone has to be as prepared as possible. Whether it is registration or advisement, having an idea of these two beforehand makes a student more knowledgeable of what to expect. It always pays to be ready for anything. Advisement can be understood and taken advantage of; registration is not too horrific once someone understands what it’s all about.
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THE COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS We produce business leaders Accounting Economics Finance Information Systems Management Marketing Logistics MAcc & Online MAcc MBA & Online MBA MS in Applied Economics ERP CertiďŹ cate GeorgiaSouthern.edu/coba PhD in Logistics 18 Our House
What classes should you take your first
year?
Lindsay Gaskins
Registration. The word is scary isn’t it? There are so many classes to choose from and during your first year, the options are endless. Don’t fret! Follow the advice from these upperclassmen to ensure you have as close to a stress free first year as you can get.
Philip Radovich, Senior general studies major “I recommend taking a P.E course of any kind. In your first year of college a lot of ya’ll will probably end up partying too much and losing HOPE. You might as well have one class on your schedule that is a guaranteed A as long as you don’t start skipping class.”
Sarah Kelley, Senior public relations major “I’m also glad I went on and took my First Year Experience class my first semester. It helped me get adjusted to college, make friends, and I was very glad to go on and get it out of the way.”
Hallie Worthington, Senior recreation major “I would say either sociology or lifespan development. Sociology because you learn a lot about how society works and how fragile the system is. It helps you become more aware of society around you.”
Tim Bragg, Senior multimedia communications major “If I had to recommend one class for a freshman to take, it would have to be Principles of Public Speaking. I know a lot of different majors require that class, but I feel like it could be applied to almost any type of job. That class really teaches you how to confront awkward situations and pressures with speaking to people or being in front of a large group of people.”
Regan Everett, Junior history major “College Algebra is required for all majors to fill mathematics requirements for core. Although the class only meets one day a week, it is very important to attend every class and stay on top of the online assignments. Personally, it was an easy A and I am not mathematically inclined.”
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CAREER SERVICES
Get Started Freshmen Year! Major Exploration, Career Advising, Résumé Critique, Internships, Mock Interviews, Career Fairs, Job Search, and Professional Interviews. Walk-In Hours: M-F 12-4pm. 20 Our House
(912) 478-5197 | http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/career/
Thinking about a future career during your first year of college can be overwhelming. Luckily, Georgia Southern
University offers a program to make that task less daunting. Career Services, located in the Williams Center, can
help with all things job related- from setting long-term career goals to getting a parttime job in Statesboro.
These are a few of the areas where Career Services offers help to students:
Resume
According to the Career Services website, an employer takes less than a minute to review a résumé and a cover letter. The Career Services website offers tips on organizing a résumé by prioritizing information and on what material to avoid. They also offer a sample résumé and a template to help show exactly what should be included. Students can go to the Career Services office to have their résumé critiqued from Monday to Friday, 12-4 p.m.
Internships
Internships are an integral part of building experience on a résumé. Internships are also an outlet for exploring career goals and networking. Career Services explains all the different types of internships and the benefits of each one on its website.
Deciding a major
Career Services offers help deciding on a major as well as a career. The website poses essential questions to consider when picking a major. The “What Can I Do With a Major In…” tool is useful in seeing what long-term opportunities lie ahead for any given major. Many websites are available to research different careers in order to carefully choose a future career.
College is a time for introspection and exploration and the resources available from Career Services help making the collegiate journey a little bit easier.
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How important is the
?
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Jessie Reese
# OF STUDENTS WHO LOST HOPE:
FALL 12
267
1316
SPRING13
99
SUMMER13
1682
TOTAL
TOTAL # OF STUDENTS AT GSU: FALL 2012:
FALL 2013:
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THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to students who are residents of Georgia and have graduated high school with at least a 3.0 GPA, or those students with a 3.0 GPA after 30, 60 or 90 course hours at Georgia Southern University. There is only one chance for a student to gain or regain the scholarship once they begin college.
THE ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to those students with a 3.7 GPA after graduating high school, as well as a score of at least 1,200 on the reading portion of the SAT and a 26 on the Act. The scholarship pays for the full tuition, but the student must maintain a 3.3 GPA at the 30, 60 and 90 credit hour checkpoints.
What HOPE pays for at GSU:
What Zell Miller Pays for:
$142.02 per credit hour Full time student: (12 hours) $1,704.24
$165.80 per credit hour Full time student: (12 hours) $1989.60
ACCORDING TO GSU’S 2013-2014 TUITION AND FEE RATES PER SEMESTER, FEES AND TUITION WOULD TOTAL UP TO
3,035
$
FOR A STUDENT TAKING 12 CREDIT HOURS,
.60
BEFORE ADDING MEAL PLANS AND RESIDENCE HALL FEES.
SINCE ITS START IN 1993, HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
$346,863,021.11
HAS AWARDED TO
56,215 GSU STUDENTS.
$4,815,181,900.08
THE SCHOLARSHIP HAS AWARDED
788,430 STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AS A WHOLE,
TO
ACCORDING TO GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION.
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Rashida Otunba
Parking And Transportation Edition Spring 2014 25
What you need to know about parking A parking permit costs $160 for the entire 2014-2015 school term You must have a permit to park on campus, the only exceptions to this rule are faculty and staff parking lots and commuter parking lots after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and all day on weekends If you have a guest coming, you are allowed a FREE visitors pass that will last your guest the duration of their stay on campus Parking in a no-parking zone will result in a $30 fine You may appeal your parking ticket within seven days of receiving it by visiting the Parking and Transportation office (located behind the Main Dining Commons) Permits are NOT required for bicycles, but you may want to register your bike with the University in case it gets stolen (use your myGeorgiaSouthern account to log in to http://welcome.georgiaosuthern.edu/publicsafety) Know where your permit allows you to park If you live in on-campus housing, you are not authorized to park in another dorm’s parking lot. Residence Hall parking is enforced 24/7. As a student you are NEVER considered a visitor on campus\Parking is FREE at Paulson Stadium (this does not authorize you to park along the fence at Freedom’s Landing)
The Parking and Transportation building is located behind Landrum Dining Commons. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact them at (912) 478-7275.
Bus Transportation Buses operate from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondayThursday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. There are two bus routes that run on campus: the BLUE route and the GOLD route The BLUE route runs from Lanier Drive, the University Store and Forest Drive. The GOLD route runs from the Stadium, the University Store, the RAC and Forest Drive.
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PARKING HORROR STORIES
“I’ve managed to get over 20 tickets between four different cars and three boots. Between the tickets, boots and tows, I’ve spent close to $700. Some people never learn” Elizabeth Yanda, PR major
“Left my car in the 30 minutes parking overnight, came out to 3 tickets and a boot warning. A little slaphappy with the boot list, no?” Carolann Baer, middle grades education major.
“I got a ticket on my car in the Eagle Village parking lot. When I went to go look at the ticket it was empty and had a note that said you are the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen. I kept getting these fake tickets with notes. I later found out it was one of my friends. I had no idea he worked for Parking and Transportation.” Shira Davis, public relations major.
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STUDYING ABROAD Arielle Coambes
It’s everything that it’s cracked up to be If you’ve ever read one of Buzzfeed’s college bucket list articles, you know that studying abroad is a must-do. Students worldwide are interested in visiting faraway lands for academia, but many Georgia Southern University students have actually lived the dream. Find out what it was like.
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MEET THE STUDENTS Deirdre Haynes
Year in college: Senior Major: Modern Languages With a Concentration in German Countries you’ve studied abroad in: Paris; Segovia, Spain; Saumur, France; Regensburg, Germany
Alain-Christian Rigaud
Year in college: Senior Major: Political science Home country: USA Countries you’ve studied abroad in: France, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
Saleem Rasul
Year in college: Junior Major: Political science and international relations Home country: England Countries you’ve studied abroad in: United States
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HEAR THEIR STORIES Experiencing the Quirks I went to Regensburg, Germany. Germans love soccer! FC Bayern was playing and all of the clubs, bars, restaurants and lounges were showing the game. We went to a bar near the apartment we were staying in and watched the game. The bartenders asked if we’d like to place bets on which team would win. Only about four of us went in on the bet. FC Bayern won and so did we. We walked around downtown and everyone was in the streets! They were dancing and shouting. The people driving by in cars were honking their horns. It was as if they had won the Super Bowl.
-Haynes
We were there for France’s Independence Day, July 14. There were fireworks like in America, but of course the French flag was everywhere instead. It was really cool seeing how another country celebrates a holiday like that.
-Rigaud
I enjoyed the siestas in Segovia, Spain when I studied there in the summer of 2011. I loved going to school then having the afternoon off to explore the town. Who wants to be stuck inside a classroom all day?
-Haynes
People weren’t as polite (in France) as they are in the South. They don’t say hello or ask how you’re doing, and if you do that, they look at you like you’re crazy.
-Rigaud
Affording It It is expensive to study abroad. When you want something badly enough, you’ll do anything to legally get it. I didn’t let not having the type of scholarships that I wanted, ones that would pay my full tuition, fees & books, deter me from studying abroad. I didn’t spend every dollar I made. I paid all of my bills ahead of or on time. I worked on days when I felt like staying home and I spent many sleepless nights looking for more financial aid. It has continued to pay off for me because I wouldn’t trade any of the debt which constantly looms over my head for my study abroad experiences!
-Haynes
Most people are going to take summer classes anyway, so study abroad is pretty much the same. I suggest that people go on Georgia Southern’s site. There’s a lot of stuff there, like stipends. If you promote their company, they’ll give you five hundred dollars or something like that.
-Rigaud
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Personal Growth Almost anyone can become a member of a foreign language club, watch Telemundo or Univision or rent a foreign film on Netflix. Not that many will spend a semester, let alone a year abroad, where they will have the opportunity of a lifetime to really put what they’ve learned to use in another country.
-Haynes
Study abroad is not a short-term experience. It will shape you for the rest of your life. You’ll know this country intimately, learn about their culture, gain an appreciation for its people. Back home, you’ll look for films from there, for restaurants that serve its dishes, for books by its authors. You’ll perk up when it’s mentioned on the news or when you hear a snippet of its language or accent on the street.
-Rasul
Worldwide Connections I have now made new friends from countries all over the globe. I have been to places that friends back home can only imagine.
-Rasul
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THE TEXTBOOK WOES WHERE TO GET THE BEST DEAL FOR YOUR DOLLAR Anna Wells Refund checks, graduation money and the HOPE scholarship — all of these outlets provide students with opportunities to save, or spend, your well-earned money. This situation seems all too perfect until the price of textbooks begin to factor into the equation. All of the sudden, your dollars turn into pocket change and the money you could use on that new Playstation or college wardrobe turns into chemistry books and scantrons. There is a light at the end of this seemingly never-ending tunnel of textbooks as there are several ways to save a couple of bucks while earning a stellar education.
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UNIVERSITY STORE
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Georgia Southern University’s bookstore, The University Store, provides students with the chance to not only purchase books, but rent them as well. Students can save by using their financial aid to all in-store rentals and purchases. “I get my books from the University Store. If it’s just a core class I usually tend to rent my books, but like a Spanish book, that I have to take four classes in, I bought that book so that I have it through my college career,” sophomore political science major Corey Hall said.
Slugbooks is one of the many websites that compares the prices between college textbooks. Also compares prices of other online textbook purchasing sites. “I research [book prices] on the Internet, preferably on slugbooks.com because it shows you where the cheapest one is,” senior small business major Lauren Herrington said. “The only reason I ever used the bookstore was because of financial aid. [I think it’s better to rent] because if you want to keep it later on you can just by it wholesale from whoever you get it from,” Herrington said.
The textbooks renter’s website Chegg is popular among college students who are trying to save a few dollars. Chegg.com allows students to purchase or rent textbooks for a lower price than most university bookstores. The website also provides students with e-textbooks, study sessions and internship opportunities. “I use Chegg the most often because it’s cheap, they give you a good amount of time after you classes have ended to return your book back to them,” senior journalism major William Stone said. “I haven’t had a complaint so far with the company. If someone needed to rent a book for a low price, I would recommend Chegg to them, they even gave me a free Red Bull with my textbooks,” said Stone. Whether you purchase textbooks from a website or GSU’s own University Store or check for book prices online, there are several options out there for students to get the best bang for their buck. Spring 2014 35
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FACTS ABOUT GSU JACKIE GUTKNECHT
• Georgia Southern’s campus is over 900 acres in size. • Georgia Southern University was named the fourth most popular university in the country by U.S. News & World Report in 2011 and in 2012 it tied for seventh with Yale. • Georgia Southern has been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible “green colleges” for three consecutive years (2011 – 2013) by The Princeton Review. • Eagle football won its first-ever national championship in 1985 and then won its second national championship the following year. • The Rolling Stones performed their first United States college act at Georgia Southern on May 4, 1965. • Dan T. Cathy, the president of Chickfil-A, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from GSU in 1975.
• Country music stars Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell and Eric Lee Beddingfield all graduated from GSU. • Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley, the founders of Zaxby’s, both graduated from GSU. • Kanye West was supposed to perform at GSU in 2005 with Fantasia, Keyshia Cole and Common but canceled last minute because he said he would not play at an outside venue. • There is a pygmy sperm whale buried under Sweetheart Circle. • Lake Wells was completed in 1932 and after it was done, the former university president Guy Wells asked Bulloch County Commissioners to provide prison labor to complete a second, larger lake, which was named after former first lady of the college Ruby Wells. • GSU began as First District Agricultural & Mechanical School in 1908 with four faculty members and 15 students. Spring 2014 37
• Marvin Pittman had a broken Presidential term at GSU. From 1941 to 1943, Albert M. Gates replaced him. • Headhunters in the Philippines killed Marvin Pittman’s son. • Eagle football has two losing seasons, but only one by a head coach. The other season was in 1996 and was coached by an interim play caller, Frank Ellwood. • The National Tick Collection arrived at GSU in August of 1990.
• Former GSU fullback, Adrian Peterson, became the first sophomore, and first Eagle, to win the Walter Peyton Award in 1999. • The first Eagle logo was bought in 1964 for $50. • President George W. Bush was the first sitting president to visit the university in 2006. • In 1931 male students built the first swimming pool. The students donated three days of labor to build the pool.
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GEORGIA SOUTHERN LINGO
By Will Cheney
WILL CHENEY
COBA
College of Business Administration
RAC
Recreation and Activities Center
PAC
Performing Arts Center
GATA
Get After That Ass
Club Hendy
Zach S. Henderson Library
Paulson
Allen E. Paulson Stadium
The Plaza
University Plaza
IT
Marketplace Deli located in the CEIT Building as well as the Information Technology Building
The Bookstore The University Store
Landrum
Main Dining Commons, located next to the University Store. This was the name before the renovations.
Lakeside
Lakeside Dining Commons, adjacent to Lakes Ruby and Wells
Russell/The Union The Fielding Russell Union
Super Seniors
Students who take more than four years to graduate
Hanner
Pedestrium
Clements
Sweetheart
Hanner Fieldhouse J.I. Clements Stadium
The walk way that runs through the middle of campus Sweetheart Circle, a spacious, grassy area students use to relax and enjoy the outdoors
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How useful is
RateMyProfessors.com? JACKIE GUTKNECHT
“RateMyProfessors.com is the largest online destination for professor ratings.”
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t the end of each semester, students are given the chance to evaluate their professors anonymously in class, but they also have the opportunity to share their opinions anonymously online for other student’s use. “RateMyProfessors.com is the largest online destination for professor ratings,” reads the Rate My Professors website. Rate My Professors plays an important role in class decisions because it is like asking your friend for their opinion about a teacher, but you get so much more, Chrys Messam, sophomore biology and French double major, said. According to the Rate My Professors website, users have given their input on over 1.3 million professors and 7,000 schools, growing to more than 14 million ratings. “I’ve left only one rating f or a professor and it was because she was really good and wasn’t on the site [Rate My Professors] yet,” Elliott Rivers, sophomore chemistry major, said. “The most important part of checking the site is reading the comments and the commenter’s grade. People with low grades tend to be biased,” Rivers said. “After that, the ease of the class and the ability for the professor to give help are most important.”
Rate My Professors prides itself in doing what students have been doing forever - checking in with each other and figuring out who is a good professor and who you should avoid. “If the professor has a bad rating, I will drop the class, no matter how much I need it,” Rivers said. “I am able to see what others have to say about the difficulty of the tests, the strictness of the attendance policy and how strictly the teacher grades assignments,” Shelby Freund, senior business management major, said. Students use the website to figure out several things about a class before registration. “The important things I look for are the easiness, will I need to purchase the textbook and the teacher’s overall attitude,” Jess Nelson, senior nutrition and food science major, said. Some students may see Rate My Professors as an accurate source of professor evaluations, but other’s do not. “Although I do look at every teacher’s rating before registering I do not base my decisions solely on the website,” Freund said. “The ratings are not completely accurate as most of them come from aggravated students of those who chose to not do their work, receive a poor grade and got mad.”
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GSU SPORTS THROUGH THE YEARS Colin Ritsick
July 27, 2012 Atheltic Director Sam Baker resigned. Novemeber 12, 2012 Tom Kleinlein hired March 27, 2013 Georgia Southern announces that it will join the Sun Belt Conference BASEBALL 2011
Southern Conference Champions, NCAA Columbia Regional (3626), Victor Roache drafted first round (28th pick) by Milwaukee Brewers
FOOTBALL Nov. 29, 2009
Jeff Monken named Head Football Coach
2011
Southern Conference Champions (made it to semifinals)
2012
Southern Conference Champions (made it to semifinals)
April 2012 April 26, 2013 Nov. 23 2013 Jan. 10 2014
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announcement of move to FBS, SS J.J. Wilcox drafted 3rd round to Dallas Cowboys
WOMENS & MEN’S GOLF 2010
NCAA Finals Appearance (30th place)
2011
Southern Conference Champions
2013
Scott Wolfes names Southern Conference Golfer of the year
September 2013
March 2014
Tom Kleinlein announces addition of Women’s Golf starting in 2015-2016 school year Schenkel Champions
WOMEN’S RIFLE April 2013
October 27, 2013
Tom Kleinlein announces addition of Women’s Rifle starting in 2013-2014 school year Women’s Rifle earns first win in school history against Wofford College
GSU beats Florida 26-20, Willie Fritz hired as next Head Football Coach
WOMEN’S SOCCER 2013
Brian Dunleavy named new Head Soccer Coach
MEN’S SOCCER 2011
February 2014
Luigi Clendening Southern Conference Player of the Year Sun Belt announces sponsorship of men’s soccer, Georgia Southern’s program will join Sun Belt with rest of school for 2014 season.
SOFTBALL 2012
Southern Conference Champions – NCAA Regional 2013 Southern Conference Champions – NCAA Regional
VOLLEYBALL 2010
Southern Conference Champions – NCAA Tournament
2012
Southern Conference Champions
2013
Southern Conference Champions – NCAA Tournament
MEN’S BASKETBALL March 2013
Head Coach Charlton Young fired, Mark Byington hired before 2013-2014 season, three 1000 point scorers (Willie Powers, Tre Bussey and Jelani Hewitt)
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ADVICE FROM UPPER CLASSMEN LAYNE SALIBA
RICKY JOHNSON JUNIOR BUSINESS MAJOR
“Stay away from loud music” MORGAN HERRINGTON SOPHMORE BIOLOGY PRE-MED MAJOR
“Learn how to time manage. Don’t think you can nap and put off work because it will pile up. “ TITUS JACKSON SENIOR EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR
“Go to class. That’s number one. No matter how bad you feel. Go to class. Even Friday classes. Go to ‘em.” CHARLIE HALL JUNIOR SPORTS MANAGEMENT MAJOR
“That time when you’re sitting around doing nothing, maybe do something productive like study or workout, and good things will come.” MEREDITH WHITEHURST JUNIOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT MAJOR
“Get all of your homework and online work done because that’s what screwed me.”
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MAGGIE WILSON SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
“Always use Rate My Professor.” AMBER HARVILLE JUNIOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MAJOR
“I had to skip a class to study for a class, but don’t do that. That’s a no-go.” JESSI CARABO SOPHMORE INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR
”Stay organized and keep track of when things are.”
Welcome to Georgia Southern from THE DEAN OF STUDENTS UNIT The Dean of Students Unit promotes “student growth and life success” through advocacy, communication, and education. DEAN OF STUDENTS STUDENT CONDUCT MULTICULTURAL STUDENT CENTER ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS PROGRAMS STUDENT MEDIA
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IT’S GAMEDAY! WILL CHENEY
FIGHT SONG ALMA MATER Wave the blue, wave the white Hold the banner high The Eagles are on the wing. Sound a cry to the sky, As we look for glory. Victory now we sing. Hail the blue, hail the white Hail the team that’s soaring Upward to bring us fame; Georgia Southern Eagles Fight on to victory and Win this game! Blue and white-fight, fight! Blue and white-fight, fight! Georgia Southern-Eagles! Fight, fight, fight!
From humble farm beginnings Sprung up from the sandy earth Among the towering pine trees Stands a treasure of great worth.Her price cannot be measured In silver or in gold But in the love and loyalty That many hearts enfold. Georgia Southern University. On Eagles’ wings you soar. We pledge to you our loyalty And love for ever more. Through triumphs and through trials Our Alma Mater’s stood As solid as the oak tree For justice and for good. As through these gates we travel And though our ways must part, Our Georgia Southern memories We’ll keep within our hearts.
POPULAR CHEERS “GEORGIA! ... SOUTHERN!” - The student side of the stadium yells “GEORGIA!” and the alumni/general admission side of the stadium yells “SOUTHERN!” and it repeats. “Whose House?! Our House!” - The student side of the stadium yells “WHOSE HOUSE?!” and the alumni/general admission side of the stadium yells “OUR HOUSE!” and it repeats. “One more time!” – A famous saying from former GSU head coach Erskine Russell. Yelled by GSU fans after ball is kicked off on every kickoff. “Hail Southern!” – Also a way for Eagles and former Eagles to greet one another.
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GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE LAYNE SALIBA
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Saturdays in the fall at Georgia Southern University are hard to beat. There’s nothing like it and soon you will see what it means to be an Eagle. Of course, before all of this takes place, it would be a disservice by not encouraging you to take part in tailgating. The things you will see, hear and feel cannot be compared to anything else. Not only will you get to see our Boys of Fall take the field at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, but you will get to be a part of the first season in the Sun Belt Conference. You will see Freedom take flight and hear Erk Russell’s voice coming over the loud speakers. Chills will race through your body as the crowd chants “One More Time” as the kick-off soars through the air. This is when memories are made and friendships begin. There are some things to keep in mind while tailgating.
STUDENTS TAILGATE IN THE RECREATION ACTIVITY CENTER (RAC) PARKING LOT The parking lot is filled with students playing corn-hole, grilling out and enjoying ice cold beverages in the hot sun. I recommend taking the bus there. Feel free to walk from your dorm, but bear in mind that this walk can be a long one that seems to drag on in the South Georgia heat.
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TAILGATING BY THE STADIUM IS RESERVED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL DONORS TO THE UNIVERSITY This is mostly alumni... and let’s say people of generations before you. You will get to walk by all of this and it is a sight to see. But you will find it more enjoyable to stay with your friends in the RAC parking lot, or on Greek row should you choose to get involved with Greek life.
AVOID ROBIN HOOD TRAIL AT ALL COSTS Robin Hood Trail is the road directly across from the stadium. This is where some crazy tailgating takes place and if this sounds like your kind of scene, then by all means go for it. However, if your kind of scene involves tailgating with a few close friends, then you do not want to get caught up on that road. 52 Our House
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From the TV screen to the podium Famous speakers who have taken the GSU Stage Jeff Licciardello
While the plaza may be ‘poppin’ on the weekends, nothing can compare to the sold-out evenings in the Performing Arts Center and the Hanner Fieldhouse. Organizations on campus have gathered speakers from various fields and backgrounds to come inspire the student body. Not to mention, ladies and gentlemen – events like these from years past are free of charge. 54 Our House
Andrew Young January 22, 2014 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Multicultural Student Center provided students with the chance to learn from civil rights activist and personal friend of Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young. Young came to campus with an impressive resume and easily related to students despite a major age gap. In his speech, Young
explained the progress of poverty and how we as students need to start taking further steps to correct this problem. Students were filled with laughter and were able to take away pieces of advice from the former congressman and mayor of Atlanta. Young said, “Just enjoy life, enjoy even your problems, it’s a wonderful life and I probably had as many problems as anybody else, but
I learned to live through them and learn from them.” Laura Bush September 17, 2013 As part of the Student Organization and Leadership Development (SOLD) Workshop Series, the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement completely filled the Hanner Fieldhouse with
the arrival of former first lady Laura Bush. Bush spoke to students about her personal struggles as first lady and how she was a leader behind the scenes learning lessons through experience. Bush said, “I learned a lot really. I learned really how very, very fortunate we are in our country. But I also think of the civil institution that we also inherited that support the democracy that we
have, that give us a chance to have the many, many advantages we have.” Soledad O’Brien January 29, 2013 Former CNN anchor, Soledad O’Brien came to the Performing Arts Center in conjunction with the annual MLK Celebration presented by the Multicultural Student Center and the Vice President of Student
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Affairs and Enrollment Management. O’Brien spoke heavily on social justice and her experiences dropping out of Harvard and pursuing her dream in broadcast journalism. The lecture challenged students to give equal rights to different communities. Mr. & Mrs. Carter February 12, 2013 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter packed the Hanner Field56 Our House
house with their conversation styled lecture. The former president and first lady had a powerful stance on education. “Education will be a prime theme, it constantly lets us be more able to do whatever we can in the use of intelligence,” President Carter said. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter said, “(You) never know what the future holds, so study hard and be prepared.”
Rudy Giuliani March 28, 2012 Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani dove into the art of leadership with his lecture at the Hanner Fieldhouse. Giuliani elaborated on key factors of being a leader and how teamwork and communication are necessary when accomplishing a task. Giuliani said, “We all have weaknesses. After you’ve identified your weaknesses find someone who balances them. It’s not hard to do, a lot of times it’s just being yourself.”
Madeleine Albright September 18, 2012 The first female Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright tackled the topic of women in the workforce during her lecture presented by Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.“The only word I can apply to all women is choice. Every woman should be allowed to choose and have that choice respected,” Albright said. Albright also commented on the hurdles leaders commonly face. Albright said, “The challenge
for our leaders is not to make everyone think the same, but to unite us in our differences.” Bill Rancic February 21, 2011 Georgia Southern University’s Career Services and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement brought Bill Rancic, the first winner of Donald Trump’s reality TV competition, “The Apprentice” to come talk about his post college career experiences and tips.
Blake Mycoskie February 1, 2010 The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement sponsored TOMS Shoes founder, Blake Mycoskie to come and speak to the GSU student body. Mycoskie’s presentation explained the need of social responsibility in the business world through his own experiences of working with children in poverty. Spring 2014 57
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Why get involved? Meagan Greene
Daniel Enten (freshman, international studies major)
Joining ROTC as a freshman helped to keep me very disciplined and focused on school. The program here develops leaders and future Army officers and is second to none. Many cadets also depend on ROTC for financial assistance and it is a great opportunity for any committed individual.Â
Jonathan Chiza (freshman, information technology major)
Joining (Student Government Association) as a freshman is without a doubt the best part of freshman year so far. I get the privilege to meet administration and interact with them. Also, I have a family of over 50 members so whenever I have a question one of them is available.
Taylor Mutimer (freshman, early childhood education major)
Being a SOAR leader as a freshman is giving me lasting friendships right from the very beginning of my college career, and an opportunity of a lifetime where I will meet so many new people from upcoming freshman to staff members that I will get to share my love for this university with daily. Spring 2014 59
Jamie Curington (freshman, nursing major)
Being a Diamond Doll is more than promoting Georgia Southern baseball. It is a bond of friendship with the people you are surrounded by for games and an amazing opportunity to grow in hospitable workmanship. Joining an organization on campus helps builds a sense of pride in our school. As a freshman, meeting people can become difficult when your classes change. Yet, an organization is permanent and allows you to create lifelong friendships. Â No matter what organization you join, you are able to feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself and can make a difference in the history of Georgia Southern.
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Ross Barnett (freshman, information technology major)
As a freshman at Georgia Southern it was very important to me to get involved in an organization where I could easily get connected with others who share the same interests as I do. Becoming a part of Chi Alpha campus ministries, I was able to connect and build lasting friendships with upperclassmen that have shown me exactly what it means to be a student here at Georgia Southern. I feel that involvement in an on-campus organization as a freshman is the best way to build lasting friendships throughout you college career.
Hannah Seagriff (freshman, business management major)
(Alpha Omicron Pi) means a home away from home to me. Being 10 hours away from any family, it makes me feel that I always have some type of family close by no matter what I need. I joined as a freshman rather than a sophomore because I wanted the full experience of four years of Greek life; I had heard nothing but positive reinforcement of the Greek life here at Georgia Southern coming in as a freshman and wanted to jump right in to the community.
Daniel Moye (freshman, business major)
Joining a fraternity or any Greek organization is by far the best decision someone could make. The experiences, lessons, and friends you gain are irreplaceable and they are lifelong.
Savannah Harper (freshman, public relations major)
I strongly encourage being as involved as you can your first few years because college is a transition and having activities and people around you to have fun and enjoy time with makes it worthwhile.
Connor Johnson (freshman, business finance major)
It’s important for me to be a part of the lax team because it’s a sport I have invested so much time and effort into. It’s important to join as a freshman so you can begin to build the team chemistry that we are going to need in the future to accomplish our team’s goals.
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Time to lace up the walking shoes Jeff Licciardello
All ETAs begin at Rotunda:
Need a caffeine jumpstart before class?
Eagle Village- 8 minutes Average Starbucks wait time: 12 minutes at Centennial - 3 minutes Peak times (before and after class) Henderson Library- 3 minutes Average Dining Commons (espresso drinks) Carroll/Lakeside/Newton -3 minutes wait time: 6 minutes (Peak hours) Forest Drive- 4 minutes IT/COBA - 8 minutes Nursing/Chemistry- 11 minutes Biological Sciences Building (New)- 16 minutes Bio Building/Herty (Old)- 2 minutes Math & Physics Building- 4 minutes
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Is it a shorts or jeans day? Average Lows/Highs for Statesboro
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 most scorching month is July. 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) Also, class was cancelled twice spring 2014 because of snow and ice. Anything can happen so expect the unexpected. Weather Information received from Weather.com *Beware, Statesboro weather is very unpredictable, you may find you need a jacket and scarf in the morning but will need to change into shorts after your 10 o’clock a.m. class.
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to e on d ui ers Gd l a en v i Hin v r ub Nav u S Cl anna 1st Floor Al Chances are that during your time at Georgia Southern, you will be faced with a fair share of research papers and group projects. That’s the time to drive your struggle bus over to the Zach S. Henderson Library, a.k.a. Club Hendy. With several floors and so many tools to utilize, you can get your schoolwork done effectively and on time.
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The first floor has: Group study rooms Photocopiers Presentation practice room Center for Teaching and Learning Classrooms 1300, 1302, 1308 Microform readers and printers
2nd floor
The second floor has: Three service desks Checkout desk Information Technology Services Help desk Information desk Zach’s Brews café Vending machines New books and leisure reading collections Magazines, journals and periodicals What to know about the second floor: If you need a book that you can’t find on the shelves, you can request that book from the Automates Retrieval Collections (ARC). The Arc is a robotic system that can retrieve books from hundreds of collections that cannot fit on the regular shelves. Ask a Librarian at the desk to help you get an ID number and they can get the book for you in no time!
3rd floor
The third floor has: Group study rooms Library administration Circulating books: K-Z call numbers What to know about the third floor: The third floor is both a quiet floor and a group study floor. The west side of the floor is for quiet study only, so keep your cell phone off or on silent.
4th floor
The fourth floor has: Group study rooms George Burford Lorimer Reading Room Circulating books: A-J call numbers What to know about the fourth floor: All of the fourth floor is a quiet floor. Period. Hours of Operation—Fall and Spring Semesters Sunday—12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday—Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday—8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday—8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday—12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
extra survival tips Bring some loose change or loose dollar bills for the vending machine or photocopier A light sweater helps. Sometimes the AC is running high and the floors become a little chilly. Zach’s Brews will be your caffeinated best friend. You can reserve group study labs at the information desk. You have 1,500 printer points for the whole semester. This means that each printing job at the library is one point per page. Parking at the library parking lot can become more of a competition of who can get a free space first on most days. The parking lot behind Veazy Hall is the next best option. If that lot is full, Sweetheart Circle is another place to park.
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What to bring
& What to leave Jessie Reese
Take it from a graduating senior, most of what you think you will need for your freshmen year dorm, you won’t. Come move-in day, you will see a bunch of parents sweating as they push large, blue, rolling bin after blue bin of stuff from the car to their kid’s dorm. Most of the stuff that is overflowing with each trip to the trunk is unnecessary and will make your dorm feel like an episode of hoarders. There are many things you need to keep in mind when packing for your new home. Remember that storage will be extremely limited and it is not necessary to bring your entire wardrobe with you. It is best if you can bring one season at a time and leave the rest at your parent’s house.
Decorating your dorm can be fun, but remember that less is more. College is all about finding who you are, so be prepared to hate the décor you brought with you by the time midterms roll around. Come to school with an understanding of how to do your own laundry. You aren’t with your mommy anymore and living with someone who has piles of dirty clothes is no fun. Keep in mind that Statesboro has stores and Savannah is not too far of a drive. You will be adding to your tiny space and you don’t want to feel cluttered while you’re cramming for finals. Of course, there are essential items that every freshman needs to bring to make their space at school feel homey. Some of these things you
should bring yourself. Others, you should coordinate with your future roommate. Find them on Facebook as soon as you get your assignment. Living with a person is a lot easier when you get to know them first. Besides, there really is no need for two TV’s and 10 cooking pots.
The essentials: • Bedding—check the bed size for your dorm, and you’re going to want a mattress topper. • Personal hygiene items— a shower caddy comes in handy here • Hamper—most washer/ dryers are not in your dorm. Get one with wheels. • Laundry detergent/softener • Hangers • Towels Spring 2014 67
• Rain gear—Statesboro weather will turn on you in an instant • Personal decorations— Don’t go overboard here, you’ll be sick of it by midterms. • Command hooks for hanging things on cinderblock • Computer Backpack and school supplies • Headphones—if you plan on getting any studying done with roommates in the room. • Blackout curtains---Your naps will thank me later. • Storage containers for your school supplies and maybe some clothes • Things to coordinate:
• Kitchen supplies—not too much. There is no dishwasher and no matter what you tell yourself, you aren’t going to clean that bowl every day. • Cleaning supplies—small vacuum, broom, mop, bathroom cleaning supplies • Shower curtain • TV—there isn’t a need for two in the same room (Netflix is also a plus). • DVD player, Xbox, etc. • Trashcan • Lamps for late-night studying
Things not to bring: • Pets (except those that can fit in an aquarium) • Microwaves • Other school’s apparel — you’re an Eagle now, not a ‘Dawg’ •Things that are not allowed but would be helpful: • Extension cords • Mini fridge • Candles • Bottom line: you are about to share a tiny space with at least one other person. Storage is very limited and your room will begin to fill up fast. You can always bring the bare essentials and go back for more if you decide you did need it after all.
THE RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA) IS THE SECOND LARGEST STUDENT ORGINIZATION AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY! WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON ADVOCACY, PROGRAMMING, AND LEADERSHIP
OUR MISSION “The threefold aim of the Residence Hall Association (RHA) is advocacy, governance, and programming. The RHA is an orginization advocating for the interests and welfare of on-campus students. RHA provides opportunities for their personal growth through leadership development and programming initiatives.”
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The roommate situation Anna Wells
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One day, you’re sitting in your bed under the roof of your parent’s house. You enjoy a homemade breakfast of grits and eggs and come home to dinner already made as you relax with your family. After graduation, this idyllic scene is about to change dramatically. The peaceful wake-up call from your Mom is replaced by your blaring alarm clock. The smell of bacon wafting through the house is gone, and instead the hope of getting the last bagel in the morning becomes a must. And while all of these are drastic changes from living at home, none are more extreme than the experience of living with someone other than a family member- a new, random roommate. Roommate stories range from the sweet and sincere, the bizarre and strange, to the downright awful. In the case of senior English major Jonathan Muse, the awful does not even begin to explain his roommate fiasco. “I had a roommate, we just didn’t get along that well, kind of opposite personali-
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ties. Two weeks ahead, he tells me that his girlfriend is coming to town and I asked him where he was going to be staying. He said ‘with one of her friends.’ Friday afternoon I leave the house and she’s already there. They’re just sitting on the couch watching T.V., which is all right you know, they were kind of all over each other but she had just gotten there,” Muse said. It was obvious that this memory still stood fresh in his mind, although it was years ago. “I get back at like 11:30 and they’re still there. The lights are all on, the T.V. is blaring, I just want to go to bed. By the way we share a room. I get in and I expect to see them both there on the couch still but they’re not there, and I’m like ‘oh no, they’re in our room,”’ Muse exclaimed. This is a freshman nightmare, and sadly an occurrence that can occur at any moment. The question is not what is happening, but how to handle the situation. Jonathan’s tactic might not have been the nicest, but it was indeed effective. “So I try my best to stomp upstairs to
make it known that I’m coming upstairs,” Muse continued. “And I walk in on them, uh he’s on top of her. I’m furious and all I can say is, ‘Where’s she staying?!’ It made me mad and I just drove off. She stayed somewhere else that night.” Thankfully, this is not an event that happens to all freshmen, but if it does, Georgia Southern University Housing provides students the advice and counsel to get them through any tough situation. Community leader Naundie Eason weighed in with some advice for college beginners that are not quite used to the whole new roommate situation. “The biggest piece of advice I could give is communication because a lot of problems that happen for freshman are because they’re not talking to their roommates about it because one person may not know that there’s a problem. You’ve got two differ-
ent people who have two totally different lifestyles or two different backgrounds and they don’t understand that something that they do may offend or may bother someone else,” Eason said. Eason, a senior sociology major, serves as a community leader for popular dorm Centennial Place, and has experienced disagreements between roommates during her term as a CL. “If you have an issue, talk about it respectfully, make sure you do it respectfully, but don’t just let it fester and expect that person to read your mind and know that they need to change,” Eason said. While there might be a fair few freshman roommate horror stories, living with a new roommate can also provide new students with friends for a lifetime. The tales might be less dramatic, but they are no less emoSpring 2014 71
tional, and friendships found in the dorms often provide new students with meaningful memories that last. Senior Jacqui Luby and her roommate might not have known each other before college, but it is safe to assume that they will re72 Our House
member each other for the rest of their lives. “I got assigned [a roommate]. We got along really well. Since she’s from Georgia and I wasn’t she really got me into her friend group and I started meeting people that way and we’re still friends,” Luby said.
Although Luby and her roommate don’t live together anymore, they have their fair share of memories. “One time, the day before we had finals, we were procrastinating and went to Hobby Lobby and bought a bunch of canvases and stuff to do that
“If you have an issue, talk about it respectfully, make sure you do it respectfully, but don’t just let it fester and expect that person to read your mind and know that they need to change.” crayon spray thing and we were blow drying in our dorm room and we blew all the fuses,” Luby said. Like a lot of roommates who move out, the pair doesn’t do everything together anymore, but they still make a point to see each other throughout the semester.
“Every now and then I see her on campus, we’ll go out to lunch,” Luby said. Roommates are the first friends that you make on a new campus, and often roommates have a bond that is irreplaceable. It is important to stay in touch even after you and your
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plaza The Plaza’s Bars:
An overview and tips from other Eagles
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The Rusty Tavern The Tavern is a late-night bar that caters toward GSU students from all around and it is diverse in its crowd.
When: Open Friday-Sunday Where: At the back right corner of the Plaza. What students say: “Tavern’s has a relaxed dress code, better music and I think I like Tavern’s because more people go there,” Eddies Shields, mass communications major, said. “Can I be honest? Tavern’s is an easy place to meet females,” Gus Muldownay, business management major, said.
Rude Rudy’s This is a bar known for it music and crazy night life at GSU. Ask any upperclassman if they have seen anything crazy that happened at Rudy’s—they probably have.
When: Open Friday-Sunday Where: To the left of Fast n’ Easy What students say: For the first time bar-goer, “go to Rudy’s because you experience everything. The outside is very social, you can sit around and talk, or you go inside you can dance, be crazy, or do whatever,” Muldownay said. “On a normal night, Rudy’s inside atmosphere is really wild, but the outside is a little bit more relaxed. There is live music too,” Cole Townson, construction management major, said. “Rudy’s has a cool atmosphere and they’ve got good music and everything. And when (the cover charge is) two dollars, I love it. They are two dollars from nine to eleven some days, not every day,” Camden Holloway, senior child education major, said.
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Rum Rummers Rum Rummers is a bar known for its popularity with the Greek life community, but anyone is welcome.
When: Open Friday-Sunday Where: At the back left corner of the Plaza What students say: “At Rum Runners the backsides are always wild. The other rooms are a little bit more mild, but still fun,” Townson said. “Every bar develops its own crowd. Rum Runners is Greek-life oriented,” Zack Malonis, bouncer at Rum Runners, said.
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Retrievers The largest bar in the plaza and the first one you will probably see when entering the plaza. Retrievers has a pool table, dance floor and fairly priced drinks for students of age.
When: Open Monday-Saturday Where: At the front left of the Plaza What students say: “Retrievers I say is a lot more diverse. You’ll find everybody here. You’ll find Greek people, people like me, people that just wanna go out and have a good time, all kinds of people,” Blake Ferguson, senior biology major, said. “Retrievers is more like a drinking bar. Not a lot of dancing. People get themselves prepared at Retrievers to go to Rudy’s to Tavern,” Eddie Shields said. “Retrievers is my favorite. You can play pool, you can pick a song to play, hang outside. You can do what you want,” Rebecca said.
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Side Bars House party or bar?
For a lot of college newcomers, the question may be whether to attend a house party or night at the bar. Eagles have a variety of preferences when it comes to a fun weekend out. Students new to campus will enjoy the night scene and the excitement of going to a fun bar and can appreciate the opportunity of meeting new people.
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According to niche.com, a college review site, of Georgia Southern students say the place to find the best parties are “through the right people”, said “I think it depends on where your friends are” and said “the plaza.” On a styleforum.com poll, of students chose to go to a house party instead of a bar, while of poll takers said they would choose a bar.
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The dominating choice to go to a house party attend instead of a bar is because of the familiarity of the people. Having more familiar people around you makes the scene more relaxed, Muldownay said. Holloway said, “All of your people are there,” and beverages are much cheaper, if not free and you can bring them yourself.
Words from the Wise:
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Guide for the hungry: Quick and easy dorm recipes Maureen O’Leary My freshman year was marked by bags of frozen jalapeño poppers and TV dinners. A lack of time to shop and prepare food coupled with a dorm room kitchen leads a lot of students to go for the easiest and often unhealthiest option. With a little thought, dorm room snacks can be simple and nutritious as well as tasty! You might want to take note of these when it comes to making that first dreaded Walmart trip in August.
Baked Potato
Potatoes are complex carbohydrates, which provide vital energy for a student on the go. All you have to do is wash your potato, poke a few holes in it, and microwave on high for five to wseven minutes. This could take a little less time for a smaller potato, or more for a very large potato. Greek yogurt is a great alternative to sour cream. It tastes the same. You can also put cheese and any meat of your preference on a potato. It’s a perfectly easy meal or just a snack. Canadian Bacon I recently discovered that bacon, even Canadian bacon, can be cooked in a microwave. It doesn’t have to say microwavable on the package. Just pop 3 pieces in the microwave for 1 minute, and its bacon time. To me, Canadian bacon tastes the same as regular bacon. It can also be added to a sandwich instead of regular cold cut ham. It’s also only around 60-70 calories per 3 slices depending on the brand, which is far fewer calories than regular bacon. 80 Our House
Canned Tuna
A lot of people don’t like canned tuna, but it’s healthy, inexpensive and requires no cooking. Put a slice of American cheese in a bowl with a teaspoon of Italian dressing. Microwave it for one minute or until the cheese bubbles. Mix the cheese and dressing together – it will make a cheese sauce. Then mix in strained tuna. It’s cheesy, tangy, and easy. I encourage even those who are hesitant to try it. Nutella This might be redundant, since Nutella is a craze. It’s better for you than most sweet foods, and also has a lot of nutritional value. For breakfast or a snack, just spread it on bread. I prefer untoasted. You can also dip pretzels or fruit in it.
Frozen Fruit
If you intend to eat fruit every day, then by all means, buy fresh. However, fruit goes bad quickly, so frozen is good at all times. You can eat them frozen, dipped in chocolate or nutella, or defrost them to put in cereal or oatmeal. Of course, fruit is good all by itself too.
Ramen
A lot of people like Ramen. I don’t, but I understand its value as a cheap meal. If you indulge, I recommend you throw some frozen veggies in to round it out. Also, if you want an egg drop effect, just crack an egg into it to add some protein. The egg will cook immediately in the hot broth, so stir it up a little bit, so you don’t get a giant egg floating in your soup.
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The trick to eating healthy on a meal plan Kaitlyn Glenn As you enter college, health can become a big concern. We’ve all heard of the dreaded Freshman 15. Well, Georgia Southern University is aware and is determined to do everything they can to help keep their students healthy. GSU has two main made-to -order dining halls called Main Dining Commons and Lakeside Dining Commons. These two facilities are especially accommodating to the incoming freshman. Each dining hall has an extensively trained staff qualified to take care of each student’s need. Whether you have food allergies, are a vegetarian or prefer to eat a certain way, Georgia Southern has a number of healthy options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Brittany Parham, Nutritional Coordinator for Eagle Dining Services, has “healthy eating tours” available to all students where she walks students through everything you need to know about staying healthy on a meal plan and explains the dining halls’ menus in depth.
Fruit Bar/Parfait Strawberries- 4 cals. each Pineapple- 80 cals. 1 cup Cantaloupe- 54 cals. 1 cup Grapes- 110 cals. 1 cup Honeydew- 64 cals. 1 cup Plain yogurt- 174 cals. 1 cup Granola- 226 cals ½ cup
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Omelet Bar Omelet, scrambled, sunny side up, or however you please Egg whites- 17 cals or egg yolks- 55 cals Cheddar cheese- 100 cals Olives- 15 cals ½ cup Jalapeño- 15 cals ½ cup Tomato- 25 cals ½ cup Onions- 30 cals ½ cup Peppers- 35 cals ½ cup Bacon- 200 cals ½ cup Ham- 180 cals ½ cup Turkey- 120 cals ½ cup
Sandwich Bar/ Turkey Sandwich Wheat bread, turkey, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard- 300 cals
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Allergy Friendly Rice Pilaf Parsley, quinoa, and butternut squash- 180 cals. 1 cup
Vegetarian Pizza Mushrooms, spinach, and onions- 350-430 cals per slice
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Statesboro on a college budget Lindsay Gaskins Welcome to Statesboro, young Eagles! This is the place where you will call home for the next four years (maybe more, no judgment). Don’t be fooled, Statesboro is a small town but it has so much to offer, even to those who are on a strict college budget. Here are some of the musts to put on your to-do list that won’t break the bank.
Sweetheart Circle
The staple of Georgia Southern University, this is a must. Sweetheart Circle is located conveniently away from the hustle and bustle of the pedestrium and allows you to fully enjoy what the outdoors has to offer. Set up camp in a hammock for the afternoon, or gather your friends for some Frisbee action. This is also a key location, if you’re the studious type, for quiet study time. Oh, and did I mention this is free? What better way to spend a beautiful South Georgia afternoon than in this beautiful landmark?
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The Clubhouse
Bowling, laser tag, food- do I need to say more? The newly renovated Clubhouse is a key location to enjoy time with your friends and unwind from a busy week. Activities include bowling, laser tag, miniature golf and food. Don’t let the new renovations and fun environment fool you, The Clubhouse offers student deals throughout the week, making sure you enjoy your time instead of worrying about cost.
Downtown Statesboro
Living on a campus that offers so much to do, don’t forget about the town on the outside. Downtown Statesboro offers students countless ways to spend the afternoon; you just have to do a little digging. Are you big into thrifting? Downtown is the prime location for antique and thrift shops. Need a shopping break? Try some of South Main’s trendy restaurants and cafes, all reasonably priced. The cute little town feel will have you wanting to come back. 86 Our House
Southern Adventures
With the stress of school and everything else that comes with being a college student, you will want to get away one weekend to unwind. Southern Adventures, located at the RAC, is the perfect outlet for just that. They rent out camping and kayaking equipment for low rates. You can take a weekend-long trip to Little Tybee without hurting your wallet.
Volunteering
Yes, you read that correctly. Volunteering? For fun? Believe it or not, Statesboro provides plenty of volunteering opportunities, which at the end of the day, will make you feel like a whole new person. If you haven’t checked out the Statesboro Humane Society yet, you need to. Playing with abandoned animals all afternoon will feel like anything but a chore. If working with people is more your style, canned food drives can be the perfect outlet to make a difference. Statesboro has them all over the city, so do some research and get plugged in!
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Transportation around Statesboro Layne Saliba
Hop on the Struggle Bus because you do not have a car on campus. That may seem like a hassle at times, but there are a number of different transportation outlets on campus and throughout Statesboro.
Buses
The most prominent form of transportation on campus are the buses. These are a very convenient and surprisingly fast way to get from place to place. There are two routes that run throughout the week. The Blue Route picks up all along Lanier Drive, which is a hub of off-campus housing, then brings everyone onto the heart of campus, stopping at a few popular campus points. The Gold Route starts at the Stadium, where many students who live off campus park. It goes from the Stadium parking lot to the RAC, then onto campus to hit those same popular spots as the Blue Route.
Shuttle Gus
Should you choose to visit The Plaza, which is conveniently located near the Centennial Place dorms and the Eagle Village dorms, you might want to take Shuttle Gus. Shuttle Gus is a service sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) that runs from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. This offers a safe way of transportation as opposed to driving or walking across streets for ones who may be impaired. The number for Shuttle Gus is (912) GSURIDE. So go ahead and add that number to your contacts now. Spring 2014 89
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Taxis
There are a number of taxi companies that service the Statesboro area. A simple google search will give you all of your options from Boro DD to Figgie’s Taxi Cab. If you find yourself needing a taxi they are just a phone call away. Of course, these are normal taxi services so they can be costly and time consuming, but if all else fails and you’re in need of a ride, call a cab.
Zip Car
If living on campus is getting tiresome and you need to escape but have no car, then feel free to check out the on-campus Zip Cars. These are used through car sharing for students 18 and older. You can rent a car for as little as an hour if you need to go to Wal-Mart, or as much as four days if you need to take a trip home. You can go to the Georgia Southern Parking and Transportation office or website to learn more if this is something you would be interested in.
Biking
If you are simply trying to get from class to class and the bus is too hectic for you or not worth the wait, then a bike is always a great option. Did you know that Southern Adventures will let you rent a bike for just $30 a semester? Yeah, pretty cool, right? Along with the bike rental, you will also get a lock and any parts or labor that come with normal wear and tear. If you already have your own bike, you most certainly can bring it. The Bike Shop at GSU offers repairs for free. You heard right, for free. They do not provide parts if you need a new one. Those will have to be ordered online or picked up at one of the local shops in Statesboro. If you simply need to pump your tires up there is an air pump outside of Southern Adventures that is accessible 24/7. Lastly, make friends. Most of the time you will be able to get a ride with a friend to anywhere you need or want to go. Whether that’s a day trip to Savannah or going to eat at Cook Out. Most of your friends would be happy to join you. Spring 2014 91
STUDENT TRADITIONS Sydney Franklin Throughout your years at Georgia Southern, you will find that it’s easy to create your own memories and traditions. Here are a few from other student’s traditions that can hopefully give you a head start!
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Name: Taylor Tucker Classification: Junior
Tradition: I go to the gym everyday at 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and then I do awesome abs.
Major: Public relations
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Name: Greg Hernandez Classification: Junior Major: Theatre
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Name: Jennifer Zellner Classification: Senior Major: Public relations
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Tradition: After every opening night of a play on campus, my cast mates and I go to ihop.
Tradition: I go to the sweetheart circle once a week with my sweetheart.
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Name: Elena Thomason Classification: Senior Major: Exercise Science
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Name: Kylie Boyd Classification: Senior Major: Exercise science
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Name: Kawj Holsendolph Classification: Junior
Tradition: I go to every home GSU football game with friends to support the team, win or lose.
Tradition: I go to the Henderson library between classes every Tuesday and Thursday from (11-2 p.m.)
Tradition: I get my resume critiqued by career services every six months.
Major: Fashion merchandising
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Name: Daniel Hooper Classification: Senior Major: Criminal justice
Tradition: Every Tuesday, I go to GATA’s at five o’clock for their all-you-can-eat wing special.
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BALANCE These next four years will be all about balancing. You will be faced with decisions like whether to stay in and study on a Thursday night or start your weekend early at The Plaza. College is what you make of it. It’s about challenging yourself intellectually and putting your foot in the door to your future, but also don’t forget that its okay to let loose and be silly every now and then!
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