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JOINS THE 2,000-POINT CLUB IN WIN OVER CLAYTON STATE Bailey Clark

Senior Writer The GC men’s basketball team (16-3, 8-2 PBC) picked up a 63-54 home win over conference foe Clayton State University Saturday Jan. 22.

The first quarter saw a slow start for both squads, but the Bobcats went into halftime with a 26-16 lead. GC did well on the glass as they out-rebounded the visiting Lakers 29-26. Forward Christian Koneman led the rebounding efforts, nabbing seven boards during the contest. Veteran guard Wesley Simpson led first-half scoring on both sides with seven points.

Both teams kicked it into high gear in the second half, netting more than 30 points apiece. Star senior Jordan

Thomas led the second-half scoring for GC with nine points, shooting 67% from beyond the arc. Koneman also grabbed five more boards, ending the game with a double-double of ten points and 12 rebounds. The Bobcats finished the conference matchup with three double-digit scorers.

Chris Parks had an outstanding performance, scoring a team-high 13 points. Parks went 6-for-7 from the field and drained his lone three-point attempt. He also made his presence known under the basket, corralling seven rebounds and adding a steal to his statline. Parks notched a total of 28 points during the week after dropping 15 against Young Harris three days earlier. The forward has had an incredibly efficient season, stepping into a bigger role with the

departure of former Bobcat big man Kohl Roberts.

“We were swinging the ball a lot more,” Parks said. “Definitely got to give credit to the guards because they have been getting into the paint and dishing the ball to me. I will always take a man [defense] over a zone [defense] because I like to think I can score on anyone who’s guarding me.”

Thomas knocked in a total of 12 points, but his first bucket of the game meant so much more. He went up for an early layup and drew a foul to send him to the charity stripe for two See BBALL| Page 4 shots. Thomas

Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

“Euphoria” as a cultural reset Hannah Adams Staff Writer

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Founders Justin Daffinson (left) and Walker Petty (right) opened Milly Grub on 125 S Wayne St on Jan. 11.

STUDENT-OWNED RESTAURANT OPENS FOR LATE NIGHT DOWNTOWN Charlotte Joiner Contributing Writer There’s a new late-night spot in Milledgeville: Milly Grub. After a trip to Nashville, two freshly inspired GC students made a plan to feed hungry students a home-cooked meal, and Milly Grub was the result.

Since its grand opening on Jan. 11, Justin Daffinson, junior marketing major, and his partner Walker Petty, junior business major, have made great strides in the Milledgeville restaurant and catering industry.

“I’ve been saving up since I was about 12 years old,” Daffinson said. “I’ve always wanted to own my own business because I see a bright future in this business… I’ve always been

business-minded because of my uncle. I always ask him for advice and all that good stuff. He’s my role model.”

On opening night, Daffinson and Petty struggled with their high-energy equipment using too much power.

The pair remained calm and pulled through. A wildly successful night followed, selling hundreds of hot dogs. ”I never thought I’d be doing this at this age,” Daffinson said. “You know how sometimes you just get caught up in the realm of things? You’re just going, going, going. It’s awesome to be able to look back already. It’s been a great opportunity.”

With a background in cooking, Petty takes the reins in the kitchen. Vast amounts of complex equipment produce hundreds of hot dogs every weekend.

The two agree that Daffinson handles the business and logistics side of Milly Grub while Petty runs the kitchen.

“He [Justin] came into our living room and sat down and shared the idea with all of his friends that night,” Petty said. “Later that night, I was on my phone in my bed, looking up all the different ways to make a hot dog and equipment and that’s when I knew I was ready to be a part of it.”

After sitting together and brainstorming for hours, they created food that caters to every customers’ needs. Loaded mashed potatoes (my personal favorite), delicious hot dogs and nachos are only a few of the menu items offered.

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character’s style is specific to their personality and story. This makes it easy for young adults to identify with one specific character. This concept has translated to society in recent years as it has become more common for individuals to dress in a way that they feel describes them uniquely.

Avrie Crum, a junior market-

Since the airing of “Euphoria,” young people from around the world have experienced what some would call a cultural reset. The HBO original series takes place in California as it follows a group of high school students navigating their See EUPHORIA | Page 7 way through some incredibly difficult life choices. The show promotes body positivity as well as incredible fashion unique to the show.

Many viewers have changed their style and become more comfortable with expressing themselves in their fashion choices.

Carlie Franzman, a senior political science major, since watching the show has noticed many subtle changes in her outfit choices and makeup looks.

“I feel like “Euphoria” as a whole is an incredibly stylized show in the sense that it found one particular tone and went with it, so I think once I found a character that I really identified with, it was easy for me to want to take aspects of their style and incorporate them into my own wardrobe,” Franzman said.

A growing number of fans agree with Franzman and appreciate the show’s artistic take on individualism in each character’s Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor fashion and makeup looks. Kayla Phinith (left) and Annie Petersiel Throughout the series, it (right) model fashion inspired by “Euphoria.” becomes evident that each

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UNDERGROUND TUNNELS DT

THOMAS BREAKING RECORDS

A NEW YEAR FOR NEW DREAMS

The fabled stories of secret underground passages beneath downtown are just rumors... right?

A look at Jordan Thomas’ historical season for the men’s basketball team and the records he has set in the process.

Welcoming the new year also means welcoming new resolutions. A look into what students want to acheive within this new year.

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KATIE FUTCH, NEWS EDITOR JAYLON BROOKS, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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NEWS GRUB

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Daffinson (left) and Petty (right) plan to open a second Milly Grub location at Georgia Southern.

The new and improved MSU

Einstein’s returns to the MSU along with a new edition: a robotic smoothie machine Emily Schulte Staff Writer GC’s Einstein’s Bagels opened in January after months of renovations at the MSU. There is also a newly added Jamba Juice robot, and a new common area.

Both kiosks are located below the MAX. The new renovations include more seating and tabling inside. The student lounge is in place

of the old mail services and Student ID office.

There are also pool tables, a ping pong table and vending machines.

Despite the new and improved amenities, there are mixed reviews among GC students.

GC sophomore, Alexis Gaines, said she has enjoyed the renovations.

“It’s a great place to go in between classes,” Gaines said. “I come and get my coffee here.”

Gaines said that be-

fore the renovations, she only came to Einstein’s Bagels once a month. Now, she comes at least once a week.

Multiple students expressed how welcoming the new open layout is.

However, GC sophomore, Lindsey Chapman, thinks the system of placing orders at Einstein’s is much more unorganized than it used to be. “[Before the renovations], someone would take your order while

Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

GC students enjoy the re-opening of the MSU

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the person ahead of you paid and [now] there’s a line for order taking and a line for paying,” Chapman said. “I feel like that just makes it harder for employees to make sure people have paid.”

The new Jamba Juice robotic machine is also a hit with GC students.

It is a quick and easy way to get a smoothie on the way to class. The machine has a robotic arm inside that picks out the fresh ingredients and makes the smoothie in front of the customers.

According to General Manager, Kevin Dicey, the addition of the new machine is a result of Jamba Juice wanting to find a place to test their new Blended robotic machines. They believed GC would be a good place to try it out.

“It’s adorable. It is kind of like a little show you get to watch while getting a smoothie at the same time,” said GC sophomore Gabby F. “There is almost always line because it’s so popular. It is definitely

Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

Junior Biology major, Aleah Ostrat, enjoys the opening of Einsteins

worth the wait though,” said another GC student.

Some students, however, feel like the money could have been used elsewhere.

One GC freshman said, “They could have put the money towards something more useful, such as the major parking issue we have on cam-

pus, instead of adding a robotic Jamba Juice.”

Kevin Dicey and GC Dining plan to have more events such as trivia nights at the MSU to bring more student life in.

“We want this place to be a destination for students, not just a place to pass through and get food at,” Dicey said.

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KATIE FUTCH, NEWS EDITOR JAYLON BROOKS, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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NEWS

Have yourself a Merry “Corona” Christmas

Many GC students had an unexpected visitor at their holiday festivies - Omicron.

Paul O’Neill Staff Writer As students return to campus from winter break, COVID-19 has resurged as the Omicron variant has taken the country by storm. In December, 167,683 Americans were infected by Omicron. This number reached an even higher than the Delta variant, which rapidly spread in September 2021.

According to NBC News, the first detection of the Omicron variant in the United States was recorded on Dec. 1.

In 24 days, the variant spread to all 50 states.

Dr. Aran Mackinnon, Dept. Chair of History and Geography, revealed that he experienced many students missing the first weeks of class.

“When students came back to school in 2020, the students would catch the viruses a lot more randomly throughout the semester,” Mackinnon said. “This semester it has been everyone catching it early at the same time.”

Dr. Mackinnon also expressed his concern about the mental health of students returning to school amidst the ongoing pandemic. He said that this feeling is something shared among many colleagues.

“A student sending an email explaining that they have caught the virus just seems like the new normal now. This is something that has also added to the teacher’s plate as teaching half of a class in person and half of a class online essentially makes it feel like two or even three-class loads of work, “Mackinnon said Similarly, Junior Mass Communication major, Kate Bennet said the new variant made it more difficult in previous years in wanting to come back to school.

“Honestly, I was pretty nervous about [coming back to school] with how contagious the virus is,” Bennet said.

She was one of the many students who had to cancel holiday plans because of Omicron.

Olivia Bowen | Staff Photographer

GC students had to find new ways to spend time with family this holiday season

Bennet and her family planned a Christmas trip, which quickly turned upside down.

“We were supposed to go to Florida from December 27th to January 3rd. But after my brother tested positive those plans went out the window. COVID has already made my anxiety worse but being near it like that has made it worse for sure.”

On the contrary, GC sophomore Renata Ocampo described her holiday break as uneventful.

“Most of my family and friends were pretty cautious about the virus. I was able to visit with friends and family because it was mainly small groups and most of us were vaccinated,” Ocampo said.

Ocampo said she knew that was not very common; many of her friends caught COVID-19 during the holiday season.

“I feel like I was pretty lucky that I didn’t catch it over the break,” Ocampo said.

These experiences reflected a common feeling among faculty and students returning from winter break: a new normal. Dr. Mackinnon admitted that it was frustrating to come back to school knowing how other schools might be imposing stricter rules that lead to fewer cases.

“My son is away at school, so I know I won’t spread the virus to him, but I have colleagues who go home to their younger kids who are not able to be vaccinat-

ed,” Mackinnon said.

Bennet reflected a similar tone when asked if she felt hopeful about coming back to school amid the Omicron resurgence.

“Honestly [I’m not hopeful], however, I do not put full blame on Georgia College. The administration may bear some responsibility in the opinions of teachers, but I’m not a teacher so I can’t say.

Who I do blame, as a student, is the University System of Georgia.

Addressing an underground rumor

Are there mysterious tunnels that run underneath downtown Milledgeville?

Kate Verity Staff Writer

Rumors of a network of tunnels in downtown Milledgeville have persisted for years. There are conflicting opinions on the validity of these supposed tunnels that go beyond just whether or not they exist.

Some stories claim that one could get from Barberitos on W Hancock Street to Capital City on S Wayne Street without surfacing from beneath the pavement.

Other rumors assert that a tunnel system connects Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion to the old Capitol building. It has also been speculated that the tunnels were dug to be used as an escape during the Civil War. Mitch Medley has lived in Milledgeville for almost fourteen years. He is the manager of Barberitos, a restaurant downtown.

According to Medley, the tunnel rumor has “been going on forever.”

Medley explained that the floors of both Barberitos and Blackbird Coffee down the street have been ripped out and replaced, and no tunnels made themselves known. But Medley said he was not familiar with a secret underground passage from Barberitos to Capital City.

“That would be so much fun on late nights, but no,” Medley said.

While Medley does

not believe much is going on beneath the streets of Milledgeville, others say there is some space down below. It just may not be as exciting as a tunnel system would be.

Matthew Davis, the Director of Historic Museums for GC, directs op-

there is something underground in downtown Milledgeville, although it might not be quite as impressive as the prospect of wartime escape routes.

“So, there was actually a system of tunnels if you’re in the core downtown area,” Davis says.

areas that were part of the 19th-century infrastructure of the community, and they do exist.”

According to Davis, there are cavernous spaces under downtown Milledgeville’s street level, but they exist for storage rather than trav-

Dutch Henderson in the underground “tunnels” in downtown Milledgeville.

erations at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion, the Sallie Ellis Davis House and Flannery O’Connor’s historic home Andalusia. According to Davis,

“Underneath a lot of the old historic buildings downtown, there’s old sewer and waste systems, and a series of coal shoots and other

el. Some of these spaces are still accessible today, but rather than entering an action-movie style tunnel, one might find themselves

wading in the sewers.

Davis explained that there are three underground creeks in Milledgeville, which result in the city having a very high-water table.

Any tunneling done in the early 19th century would have been main-

Courtesy of Dutch Henderson

ly supported by sundried bricks. They have a very porous nature.

Such a large excavation at that time would have been very likely to flood.

Dutch Henderson, a Town Historian in Milledgeville, has researched the downtown’s structure. Like Davis, Henderson attributes any sort of tunnel or cavern beneath the streets of Milledgeville to sewer and water runoff rather than espionage.

“What you’ve got here, that’s under the city, that everybody wants to call a tunnel, is actually for water runoff. And yes, I have been in every foot of these water drainage systems,” Henderson said.

Henderson also referenced the bricks in the tunnels to better date the excavation. He explained that he is an expert on the brick and terracotta of Baldwin County and that none of these bricks could have been made before 1860. Henderson could see the fiberglass and plastic built into the tunnel walls, meaning there’s no way the systems were dug and then left untouched two hundred years ago.

There are no secret escape passages in Milledgeville; there are merely water runoff caverns and outdated sewer systems. But despite all of this logic, rumors persist, and stories arise of people stumbling upon the tunnels. Was it just a basement, root cellar, or sewer space mistaken for the infamous tunnel system? Or are the Milledgeville escape tunnels really out there somewhere, boarded up and still waiting to be found?

4 BEN GRUNERT, SPORTS EDITOR HAYDEN FLINN, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

2.03.22

SPORTS BBALL

Continued from page 1 Then banked the first one in to not only put the Bobcats up by three but to crack 2,000 ca-

to get shots up,” Thomas said. “When I go out on the court, I just try to be a leader and lead my guys the best I can. When I took that first free throw, I was just thinking about

reer points as a Bobcat.

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Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

Jordan Thomas hits a tough layup in traffic during a home win over Clayton State Saturday Jan. 22.

Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

The GC men’s basketball team swarms Jordan Thomas after he breaks the all-time school scoring record with a step-back three against Anderson Friday Dec. 31.

GC SUPERSTAR BREAKS ALL-TIME SCHOOL SCORING RECORD Ty Peavy

Staff Writer GC basketball star Jordan Thomas broke the all-time school scoring record on Dec. 31 in a win against Anderson University. He achieved the feat with his first basket of the game on a step-back three.

Thomas entered the contest with 1,911 points, only two points away from breaking the record previously held by Robert Williams, so it did not take him long to break it.

Sure enough, Jordan was mobbed by his teammates five minutes into the game after hitting the record-setting shot.

Thomas leads the team in scoring this season, averaging 16.7 points per game. He also holds a team-high 35.1 threepoint percentage, which has played a massive role in the team’s 16-3 record.

“Going into the game, I obviously knew about

the record,” Thomas said.

“But once warmups started, my focus shifted from the record to more about just winning the game.”

Thomas has proven a huge help to the success of the team, as well as the program. He is always in the gym, whether he is getting shots up or lifting weights. Head coach Mark Gainous praised Thomas’ lead-by-example leadership.

“A lot of times, you work hard and do not see a lot of results,” Gainous said. “Jordan puts in a lot of work, and it is good to see him getting such great results.”

Gainous pointed this out as what separates Thomas from other players he has coached.

The star guard’s teammates have also talked about his role as a leader for the team. Combo guard Wesley Simpson has played with Thomas for the past four years and has cherished his

time as his teammate.

“Jordan has played a huge role in making me better as a player,” Simpson said. “I came in as a timid freshman, sitting behind a senior, and I would always think that having single digit points in a game was okay. Then Jordan came in and boosted my confidence, and now I feel like we are a one-two punch.”

Simpson talked about how special it was for the team to share Thomas’ record-breaking moment with him.

“Of course, in JT fashion, he broke the record on a step back three,” Simpson said. “His family was there, and Coach called a timeout. It was such a cool moment. It almost felt like we all broke the record in a way.”

Thomas also eclipsed 2,000 points in a home win against conference foe Clayton State on Dec. 22, making him just the fourth play-

Courtesy of GC Athletics

Jordan Thomas runs the offense in a close home victory over Anderson Friday Dec. 31.

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6 LILYANA KOVACHEVA, A&L EDITOR REBECCA MEGHANI, ASST. A&L EDITOR

2.03.22

ARTS & LIFE were your fellow Bobcats up to during New dreams for a new year What the New Year celebration?

Lilyana Kovacheva A&L Editor

With 2021 officially in the rearview mirror, Bobcats, and others alike, can focus on their goals in front of them.

Many are calling this their Taylor Swift year, referencing her hit song “22”, and hope to make this year their own masterpiece. Unfortunately, hopes of accomplishing a goal are easier dreamt than achieved.

Some might say it’s impossible to fulfill your goals in the new year.

Using an average student as an example, a full-time student takes a minimum of 12 credit hours a semester. On average that would be about 10 hours a week just in class roughly.

Apart from classes, students also dedicate time outside of the classroom to extracurricular activities like clubs or work.

Given the time restrictions, not to mention the fiscal restriction that comes along with being a student, it’s not unlikely to find that many of the goals that are made at the beginning of the year are never followed through with.

According to UAB Medicine News’s 10 Secrets of People who keep their New Year’s Resolution, “Less than 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions each year …”.

That leads to the question: What could someone achieve if they didn’t have restrictions? What if students didn’t have to worry about school, work, or any other said

restrictions? What if they were handed a free pass for a 365-day break to accomplish one of their goals? Students were prompted with this scenario: They are allowed a break from school, 365 days, free from school and time limits, and free of any fiscal setbacks.

This time would be used to achieve a goal that they would set to accomplish in a year. What do they want to accomplish?

Erik Malasek, junior marketing major, found inspiration for his answer from the YouTube channel YBS, also known as Youngbloods.

“He’s this vlogger who lives in middleof-no-where Australia and he just lives off the land,” said Malasek. “If I had the year, I’d want to live off the land and record myself doing it, I’d start by investing in some cameras and other film equipment. That would be my first task.”

Malasek wants to get the right equipment so he can vlog his life for the year.

“I’d spend my time finding the best hiking trails and record my journey as I travel around in search of those sites. Along the way, I’d probably do some fishing montages as well.

You can’t go looking for the best hiking trails without crossing some of the best fishing spots.”

Malasek also says he’d enlist the help of his current roommate who has a skill for film editing and makes EDM music.

“I love the outdoors,” said Malasek, “I wish I had more time to see

all the beautiful places in this world and just live off the land and just do what I love.”

Travel was a common theme in students’ responses. A lot of students had the same wish to use their pretend free time to travel the world. Sawyer Kitchens, GC Music Therapy graduate student, was one of the many students consumed by wanderlust who wanted to spend their imaginary time in a foreign city.

“I love what I do,” Kitchens said about his major. “But ironically, the more time I’ve spent doing this, the less time I’ve had to be creative and do creative things for myself.”

Kitchens used to spend his free time making music with his friends or participating in photoshoots. School has since taken up a lot of his time and Sawyer admitted that he misses being creative for a reason other than school.

“I wish I could take a break, what a dream that would be. I’d start the year off with learning a new instrument- the violin or some other string instrument like that,” he said.

He plays two other instruments: the guitar and piano.

“I’d take the skills I already have, add on another one, just for fun, and then pack them up and take them with me.

I want to travel to countries like France or Spain and teach music classes at bilingual schools. By the end of the year, I’ll have learned a new instrument, language and have lived outside the country

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While Kitchens dreamt of a year filled with accomplishments, some students’ dreams fell on the opposite end of the accomplishment spectrum.

McKenzie Yancy, a sophomore nursing major said she’d spend her year down in Florida with family rather than travel around.

“Before coming to Georgia College, I would spend every summer at my grandparents in Florida – whether it was for

a week or a month, and while we were up there, we would always go sailing.” Yancy said. “Since I started college, I haven’t had the opportunity to take the time off to spend my summers sailing.”

“A free year off is the perfect excuse to finally prioritize my mental health and take a break from stressing out over school. I’d probably go spend the year with my grandparents and spend my time sailing around in Florida and maybe even spend a week out

just sailing the coast.”

Yancy and many others set their dreams on the shelf for another year and aim for accomplishing small goals that are more attainable. Yancy’s new year resolution includes passing her major nursing exam in February and Malasek has a resolution of obtaining an internship this year.

Even though reality continues to greet us every day with a reminder that we don’t get a free break to do what we want, it’s always nice to dream.

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Cece Crumbley, Kayla Phinith and Annie Petersiel expressing themselves through fashion.

ing major, has always had a love for unique fashion and makeup. After the premiere of “Euphoria,” she was inspired by the looks that were portrayed and carried them into her own individual style. She gave her take on how the show has altered her perspective.

“It definitely created a shift for me to feel like I can dress up a little more for everyday things like going to class,” Crum said. “Now, I usually wear more jewelry and other accessories and I get more creative with my hair and makeup. I feel like the show had an influence on that. The show promotes being comfortable in your skin and that has helped me as well as many others.”

Grace Williams, a junior communication major, felt the same effect more subtly in that the show allowed her

to feel more comfortable in her own skin.

She has always been an artistic person, and after watching the show, felt encouraged to be more extravagant in her choices. She has taken a stronger liking to thrifting and wearing clothes that she did not before.

“I don’t necessarily have a character that I feel super connected with as much as I have just appreciated all of the styles on the show,” Williams said.

The second season of “Euphoria” has generated the same, if not more, buzz than the first season. Franzman chose Lexi Howard as her favorite character this season. Howard has a preppy and classy style that offers a lot of versatility. While many other characters have extravagant looks, Lexi wears a more conservative style while still adding some of that artistic “Euphoria” flare into the mix.

“Along with her fash-

ion sense, I also identify with Lexi’s personality and how she was described to be an observer,” Franzman said. “Her reserved nature is a change of pace to the overall typical “Euphoria” dynamic.”

Annie Petersiel, a senior psychology major, felt a comparable attachment to Lexi but she also felt a connection with Jules.

“The character I relate to is either Jules or Lexi,” Peterseil said. “I think Lexi with more of my daily style, and Jules for when I’m going out with friends or going downtown,” Petersiel said.

“Euphoria” has captivated the culture within its first two years of being on air. Fans are enthralled by the no-filter approach the show takes to language, nudity and growing up.

Its unapologetic attitude cuts through the noise of kitschy network garbage and has caused a cultural reset for Gen Z.