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BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT GC Jaylon Brooks | Asst. News Editor

Newly-formed student band High Speed Dream performs at the Battle of the Bands event on Feb. 8.

Student band High Speed Dream wins competition, will open for Flo Rida at Homecoming concert Jaylon Brooks Asst. News Editor GC had its annual Battle of the Bands on Feb. 8. The groups, led by GC students, competed for the chance to open for Flo Rida at the Homecoming Concert on Feb. 25.

The event was planned by the Campus Activities Board, held at the Magnolia Ballroom and judged by GC students.

The competition was made up of three bands: High Speed Dream, Subject to Change and Parking Garage. Each group was given

15-20 minutes to perform their own selection of songs.

Afterward, they were judged according to a set of criteria: technical skill, material used, stage presence, audience reaction and whether or not the performers seemed to be enjoying themselves.

“The event was awesome,” said Walter Kelly, junior business management major. “It was great to see a bunch of different bands play, each with their own style.”

High Speed Dream was the first band to perform.

Emma Gullo, senior theatre

major, was the band’s lead singer. The band played a list of covers, featuring “Black Magic Woman” by Santana and “Superstitious” by Stevie Wonder.

High Speed Dream was created three weeks before the competition, with Gullo having been introduced to the group through a mutual friend she met while working at Buffington’s.

Despite not having known each other long, Gullo stated that she felt See BANDS | Page 2

Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor

Jacqui Banks, Marta Knapp and Ellie Archer enjoying Valentine donuts.

Hannah Adams Staff Writer Although commonly advertised for celebrating those in relationships, Valentine’s Day is simply a day dedicated to love.

This love covers many categories, ranging from a celebration of the romantic love between those in relationships to the love shared between people in friendships and for themselves.

Despite the general outlook of society, those not in a relationship have an equal right to celebrating the holiday. Single individuals can take this time to choose a more positive outlook this year, and spend the day enjoying some self-care while celebrating the love they share with friends and family.

Being single is a phase in life where an individual can capitalize on their own ambitions and spend more time on themselves.

While taking this time for themselves, they can improve and achieve goals they were unable

to before. For some, this can look like working out, eating healthily or pursuing a new hobby.

Grace Williams, a junior mass communication major, is excited for Valentine’s Day this year because she will be spending it surrounded by some of her closest friends.

“I would say that I’m most excited to be able to hang out with some of my friends,” Williams said. “Whether they have a significant other or not, it’s still going to be fun to be with them and to kind of be able to do normal things and not have to worry about anyone else being around all the time. This isn’t a bad thing but I’m looking forward to hanging out with some friends during that time.”

For Williams, spending Valentine’s Day as a single person is an exciting new prospect. She is looking forward to spending time in the company of those See V-DAY | Page 7

Courtesy of GC Athletics

GC first baseman Mason Spivey hits the baseball in game one of their series vs #1 Tampa on Friday, Feb. 5.

GC takes on top-dog Tampa Keller Pantsari

Contributing Writer GC Baseball took on top-ranked Tampa in their first three-game series of the season on Feb. 5 and 6.

Energy and confidence were high from the players as they prepared to take on an exciting challenge. Unfortunately, the Bobcats struggled in their first game of the series as they trailed 9-0 at the bottom of the third inning.

The Bobcats stopped the bleeding in the fourth inning, scoring 3 runs of their own.

Senior Sam Sly got things rolling for the Bobcats after doubling to centerfield. Sly advanced to third following another double from senior catcher Austin Holloway and scored later in the inning on an RBI-groundout to the second baseman hit by sophomore Brandon Bellflower.

Holloway was then brought home after a single from Matthew Chester. The Bob-

cats scored their final run of the inning after a single to rightfield by freshman Dominic Arienzo, scoring Chester from second base.

Freshman pitcher Aiden McConnell took the mound to pitch for the Bobcats in the fourth inning, and it did not take him long to find his groove and step up to the challenge. McConnell entered the game as a relief pitcher See BASEBALL | Page 4

NEWS | PG. 2

SPORTS | PG. 5

ARTS & LIFE | PG. 6

A new gaming and drink lounge called Dungeons & Daiquiris is now open in downtown Milledgeville in the same location as Milly Grub.

The GC Softball Team won their first games of the season in a sweep over North Greenville on Saturday, Feb. 12.

From B.O.B. to Wacka Flacka to X Ambassadors, learn all about the recent history of GC’s homecoming concert.

DUNGEONS & DAIQUIRIS

SOFTBALL SUCCESS

HOMECOMING HISTORY

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

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NEWS BANDS

Continued from page 1 she felt an immediate

connection.

“There

was

just

like a spark there, you know, a click; it was a different energy when we first started to jam together,”Gullo

said.

think they could go

a breath of fresh air for

somewhere

day.

Parking Garage, as they

They played a couple of

hadn’t played a gig since

good songs, and an orig-

spring break of 2020.

one

inal that’s going to be on Spotify, which is cool.”

The

Battle

of

“With

COVID,

we

sort of took a break

the

and our last show was

Bands closed out with

literally before every-

a

thing essentially went

performance

from

Parking Garage. Lead

to

shit,”

Snow

said.

singer Dakota Snow, se-

Once Parking Garage

the second band to per-

nior music major, enter-

finished their last song,

form. When the group

tained the crowd with

the judges took a short in-

of four came on stage

his jovial stage pres-

termission to deliberate.

and opened with a cover

ence, while the band

High Speed Dream was

Newly-formed student band High Speed Dream performs at the Battle of the Bands event on Feb. 8.

of the song “Valerie” by

played a cover of “RU

selected as the winner of

High Speed Dream man-

Mark Ronson, a surge of

mine” by Arctic Mon-

2022 Battle of the Bands.

the crowd followed them.

keys. They also played

“They are really awesome,” said Kelly. “I

Subject to Change was

Jaylon Brooks | Asst. News Editor

heights.

and play in the commu-

aged to leave the victors.

“We do have a lot of

nity there,” Gullo said.

they

The band already has

late-night gigs lined up

“We’re not stopping here,

several original songs.

performed after a cou-

plans to ride the mo-

at Buffington’s and we’re

we’re taking the long

This event served as

ple weeks of practice,

mentum of this win to

trying to get up to Athens

train running, for sure.”

Even

though

even

greater

Time to game and drink at Dungeons & Daiquiris Emily Schulte Staff Writer A gaming lounge called Dungeons & Daquiris has recently opened in downtown Milledgeville on S Wayne Street.

They serve breakfast foods, such as crepes and bagel sandwiches, and multiple drinks, like daiquiris and smoothies, while also having a wide range of games

and entertainment.

The restaurant shares the same location as another new restaurant, Milly Grub, where they split their hours of operation. Dungeons & Daiquiris is open every day except Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The theme of the lounge is based on a popular role-playing dice game called “Dungeons & Dragons.” It’s a place to go and eat good food,

and they didn’t see any places [in Milledgeville] who serve daiquiris.”

The menu items list an array of snacks that have fun names that go along with the theme of the restaurant. Their current most popular food item is called the Farmer’s Feast, which is an egg, bacon and spinach bagel sandwich with onion and chive cream cheese.

Their most popular drink is their Witch’s Brew daquiri, which comes in multiple flavors including strawberry, orange and coconut with lime.

“It has a cool vintage vibe to it. However, the daiquiris are pretty pricey for being nonalcoholic,” says Milledgeville local, Noah Eady. The prices for the daiquiris range from $5.45 for a small and $9.45 for a large.

One GC student says,

play games with friends and drink some daquiris.

“The owners just wanted a spot that people could come and play games with their friends and meet new people who like the same games and eat some tasty food,” said the lounge’s event manager, Greyson Wagner, GC junior business management major. “[The owners] are also from New Orleans, Louisiana where daiquiris are popular,

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“Once they are able to serve alcohol, I will be going there with my friends a lot. I’ve been waiting for a place to game and drink.” Dungeons & Daiquiris cannot serve alcohol currently until they get their serving permit, which they hope to obtain soon.

Although, the nonalcoholic daquiris are just as tasty. “It’s a chill oasis before going to hang out downtown during party nights. Nice place to sit down, relax and eat some good food” says Michael Thomas, senior management information system major.

They have an assortment of games and activities such as board games, a miniature Pacman machine, comic books, a lounge area with tv’s, video games, and of course, a table for Dungeons & Dragons and

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poker. They even have an interactive tv monitor built into a table.

There are booths for eating, couches for lounging, a bar to get daquiris and so much more. They also host weekly events, including themed trivia nights on Monday’s, with topics such as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.

They also plan on hosting Dungeons & Dragons nights every Wednesday at 6 p.m., where you can go play D&D or learn how to play if you are new to it. You can book the location for private parties and events too.

Whether you want to meet new people and play games, or you want to get some daiquiris with your friends, make sure to check out Dungeon’s and Daiquiris.

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

2.15.22

NEWS

Bobcats on the prowl

The Career Center offers help, advice and events for graduating Bobcats who are currently on the job hunt.

Kate Verity Staff Writer Graduation is right around the corner for GC seniors. In May, these students will say goodbye to their college life and move to a new chapter.

This means different things for many graduates. Some may continue their education, whether that be in graduate school, medical school, law school or another subject. Others might try to secure summertime internships to gain some more practical experience. Some GC students will dive straight into the workforce and spend the upcoming months applying and interviewing for jobs.

Jordan Prinsen is a senior art major with

a concentration in studio art. She is thinking about furthering her education beyond just her undergraduate degree.

“I think realistically my next step is to get my education master’s so that I can be an art teacher,” Prinsen said. “I’d also like to get certified in English so I can also teach English. My dream is actually to go across the country or maybe even overseas to teach English or teach art to people who don’t speak English.”

Prinsen will take advantage of the oneyear Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program to earn her teaching certifications.

Another way that GC students can prepare for life after graduation is through internships.

Internships are excellent sources of hands-on experience so that students can learn if they truly like this career.

They are also very attractive on resumes, as they show a commitment to practical learning.

Emily Pitts is a senior chemistry major with a focus in the newly added forensics concentration. Pitts has worked to build this pathway since her freshman year at GC. It was finally implemented in Fall of 2021.

“I want to work in a crime lab,” Pitts said. “I actually went to a forensics camp one summer and I was like, this is it. This is what I’m doing. I decided that at the age of twelve, and here I am today.”

Preparing to enter

Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

Jackie Stamper, the assistant director of preprofessional and graduate school planning, offers advice on the different services available for GC stiudents at the Career Center.

Olivia Wilson | Staff Photographer

the workforce is a huge task, both physically and mentally. Students not only need to participate in internships and assistantships to attract future employers, but they must prepare for a massive overhaul of life as they’ve known it for years.

Pitts spent her last summer doing an internship with the Sheriff ’s Department in her hometown. She shadowed crime scene technicians and got to watch the collection and packaging of evidence at crime scenes.

Prinsen learned lessons in the art department that she has applied to her upcoming transition.

“I’ve had to learn a lot about letting go of pleasing people,” Prinsen said. “I think it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re looking at the future and the whole of what’s coming. Think of it rather than as one giant decision of ‘this is what I’m going to do with my life,’ instead it’s a bunch of small decisions.”

Both Pitts and Prinsen have also visited the GC Career Center for their mock interview and resume building services. The Career

Center is in 110 Lanier Hall, next to the library.

Although the Career Center is best known to seniors who are required to attend mock interviews for their capstone, it offers many more services to GC students, regardless of their year in school. Jackie Stamper is the Assistant Director of Preprofessional and Graduate School Planning in the Career Center, and she is adamant that they have many more ways to help students.

“What the Career Center does as a whole is a lot more than just resume reviewing and mock interviews,” Stamper said. “How do I do salary negotiations?

How do I look for jobs in other states? I love my major, but what career is going to be right for me? Because careers are changing all the time.

Five years from now, there will be careers that don’t even exist today.”

GC Students all have accounts with the platform Handshake. Their accounts can be activated through Unify to see resume examples, interview preparation techniques, career fairs,

networking techniques and tens of thousands of jobs and internships. Handshake is also where students can schedule appointments with the Career Center.

Stamper and the Career Center really want to help students figure out how to take their major and their personal interests and pick a career that satisfies both. What you choose to study in college can be applied to so many more fields than students tend to think.

“Major doesn’t equal career,” Stamper emphasized.

The Career Center is hosting several events and workshops this spring. Some notable events include Graduate and Professional School Week (Feb. 28 – March 4), the Non-Profit, Government, and Helping Industries Fair (March 10, Peabody Auditorium 12pm to 4pm), the Creative Industries Fair (March 24, Peabody Auditorium 12pm to 4pm) and the GACE Statewide Career Fair (April 6). Other opportunities are posted on Handshake and Instagram @gccareercenter.

Homeless shelters in Milledgeville

How you can get involved in helping the homeless in the Milledgeville community Katie Futch News Editor

The winter is an especially difficult time for the homeless population in the community. The frigid temperatures heighten dangerous conditions, specifically a lack of warmth, food and shelter.

As of January 2022, the homeless population in Georgia reached approximately 10,500 people. While the state does provide several resources for the homeless, most organizations are in urban areas. In Atlanta, there are 25 homeless shelters. However, in more rural counties, such as Baldwin County, there are little to no homeless shelters.

In Milledgeville, the only organizations that provide shelter are The Salvation Army and the Maranatha Missions Home. However, these shelters are only for emergency use and do not pro-

vide long-term housing.

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Salvation Army

Café Central is a 501-

does offer many services

c-3 non-profit organiza-

for the homeless popu-

tion and relies on mone-

lation in Milledgeville.

tary and food donations

They provide rent and

as well as volunteers. The

utility assistance, cloth-

volunteers are responsi-

ing, food assistance and

ble for greeting guests,

disaster relief services.

cooking, serving the food

Maranatha

Missions

and cleaning each week.

Home gets the majority

While GC does not

of its funding through the

have a specific organi-

Maranatha Thrift Store.

zation that focuses on

It is a 501-c-3 non-profit

helping

organization that resells

community in Milled-

gently used articles of

geville, they do an an-

clothing and furniture.

nual event, the Potato

The proceeds then bene-

Drop. This event part-

fit the shelter. It aims to

ners with the GIVE

assist homeless veterans

Center as well as GC’s

in the area by provid-

Office of Sustainability.

ing temporary housing

The

the

homeless

event

usual-

and financial assistance.

ly takes place on West

Another resource for

Campus. Over 40,000

the homeless in Milled-

pounds of potatoes are

geville is Café Central.

dropped

Café Central opened in

and

2009 and is a soup kitchen

bag, process and load

dedicated to feeding the

potatoes for communi-

needy in Milledgeville.

ty partners. It typically

This is the only place in Milledgeville that offers

on

campus,

volunteers

help

Olivia Bowen | Staff Photographer

Several different organizations in Milledgeville provide assitance for those dealing with financial and food insecurity

event is to “help educate

volunteers

donated

nity. The event typically

participants about hun-

their time to help orga-

takes place in Novem-

feeds 130,000 people in

ger and the amount of

nize the potatoes into

ber. If you are interested

the

community.

perfectly edible food that

10-pound bags that were

in volunteering at Café

completely free meals.

The GC website said

goes to waste in America.”

distributed to the greater

Central,

It is open every Tuesday

that the purpose of this

Last year, over 250

Milledgeville

Freedom Church Office.

local

commu-

contact

the

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2.15.22

SPORTS BASEBALL

Continued from page 1 Bobcat er

start-

struggled

his

four

through

innings

an RBI-single to rightfield from senior Paul Grazzini scored Chester from second base.

of

The Bobcats were able

work, giving up 9 runs.

to hold their own against

“[He] came in and

the number-one Spartans

threw the ball extremely

for the remainder of the

well in those middle in-

game. They only gave up

nings, that was a positive

2 more runs in the ninth

to see,” said GC manager

inning, making the score

Nolan Belcher. McCon-

11-4 and concluding the

nell struck out five bat-

first game of the series.

ters during his outing.

“We had some qual-

The

GC first baseman Mason Spivey makes contact with the baseball in Game 1 of their series vs #1 Tampa Friday, Feb. 5.

first game, but we’ll be

played a pretty good ball

try is always challeng-

on to beat the Spartans

better moving forward.”

game,” Holloway said.

ing. “It’s exciting hav-

in game two of the series

A couple of errors

“These coaches have done

ing a quality team like

5-4 and would lose on

nar-

ity at bats, we had dou-

Spartans

ble digit hits, which is

early in the game led

a great job of getting us

Tampa come into town.

Sunday 6-4. In their next

lead to 9-4, following a

always good to see es-

to the Spartans taking

prepared for this season,

It’s always fun playing

matchup, the Bobcats will

balk from the Spartans’

pecially against a quality

a

lead.

doing the little things

those guys because you

take on Shorter at home

pitcher allowing Ches-

opponent,” Belcher said.

“We scrapped some

right and repetitions.”

really find out how you

Tuesday, Feb. 15 where

ter to advance to second

“We couldn’t take care

hits and from the fourth

Taking on the number

stack up,” Belcher said.

they will look to keep

base. The next at-bat,

of the baseball in that

inning on I felt like we

one team in the coun-

The Bobcats would go

building their success.

rowed

Bobcats

Courtesy of GC Athletics

the

commanding

GC Baseball gears up for the season Ty Peavy

Staff Writer After a disappointing end to last season, the GC baseball team is looking to bounce back entering the 2022 season.

The Bobcats finished fifth in the conference, coming up just short of making the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

had an OBP of .398, led

the team in homers with 9, and drove in 36 RBIs. On the bright side, the

Bobcats

returned

junior outfielder Cam Hill, who led the team in batting average batting at .350. Hill also had an OBP of .460, drove Courtesy of GC Athletics

in 33 runs, and led the

Former transfer Davis Swenson throws a changeup to the Tampa hitter Friday, Feb. 5.

bolster the experience

in why these players

of

which

want to come to GC.

The team’s focus for

pectations for their new

should prove extreme-

“Georgia College at-

this year is making it

teammates, the return-

ly valuable for the team.

tracted me with the great

to the Peach Belt Con-

schools, during the off-

ing Bobcats clearly have

With all these new

education and the new

ference

season.

Bobcats

great faith in the trans-

faces, it will be interest-

coaching staff,” Swen-

“Last year was not

added Mason Brown, a

fers and their importance

ing to see how the team’s

son said. “Coach Belcher

great for us,” Sly said.

cats had a .299 batting

pitcher from Kennesaw

to improving the squad.

chemistry

affected.

and Baker are great

“We did not make the

average as a team. Their

State University, Aiden

“The great number

“I am very excited

team leaders, and I love

playoffs so that means

OBP was .387, and they

McAllister a left-hand-

of transfers made this

to play for such a great

playing for them both.”

it is a failure of a sea-

scored a total of 285 runs.

ed pitcher from Geor-

team very experienced

team with a winning

Coach Belcher is the

son for this program.”

The Bobcats lost a

gia Southern, and Bryce

quickly,” Sly said. “A lot

history,” said sophomore

new head coach for the

Last season was out of

couple of their best hit-

Bowen

left-handed

of people with a lot of

transfer Davis Swenson.

team, but he is not a

the norm for the base-

ters from last year. One

pitcher from Clemson.

innings under their belt

team

new face around the GC

ball team, so they are

departure was shortstop

“We have a great team

usually helps replacing

has always had a sol-

coaching staff. He was a

determined to have a

Cassius Young, who bat-

with new transfers that

players that are gone.”

id

which

pitching coach for two

strong season and make

ted .335 on the season,

play big roles on this

The transfers should

plays a massive role

years, and he was also a

it to the tournament.

This is unusual for the baseball team, and the team is expecting to have a big 2022 campaign.

A season ago, GC posted a 20-17 record, going 12-4 at home. The Bob-

team in walks with 22.

The team also received a few transfers, most from Division I

The

a

team,” said senior Sam Sly. Displaying high ex-

the

The

roster,

is

baseball

reputation,

recruiting

coordinator.

Tournament.

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2.15.22

SPORTS

GC Softball sweeps North Greenville Bailey Clark

batters box and launched

Senior Writer

a two run double to

The GC softball team

the

centerfield

fence.

picked up its first wins of

With some more well-

the season against North

placed balls, the Bobcats

Greenville

University

snagged a 7-0 lead. The

Saturday Feb. 12. The first

Bobcats notched a three-

contest saw the Bobcats

run fourth inning with

complete a 10-1 five-in-

two of those runs coming

ning run-rule victory.

on another monstrous

The second matchup was

double

from

Owens.

a nailbiter that ended

Banks got the start

in a walkoff double for

and picked up the first

the Bobcats in the bot-

win of the season for GC.

tom of the ninth inning.

She had one earned run

The Bobcat offense

on six hits in her com-

came alive for what felt

plete-game effort. Banks

like the first time this

kept her team in the

season. GC scored 10 runs on 11 hits through five

innings.

In

the

game to aid in the five-inning run-rule victory.

“I was so excited to get

third inning, the Bobcats came alive, scoring seven runs on six hits.

Starting pitcher Macy Banks kicked off the in-

I was so excited to get my first win at Georgia College.

-Macy Banks

ning, reaching base on an error by the North Greenville

Courtesy of GC Athletics

GC sophomore transfer Macy Banks pitches during her first win as a Bobcat against North Greenville Saturday Feb. 12.

and change tend to be my

ner on second due to the

field fence for the win.

earned runs on four hits.

go-to, and they worked

international tie-breaker

Lougher posted two

She also led the staff with

for me against North

rules. Haycraft started

RBIs

her

four strikeouts. GC soph-

Greenville. At practice

on second after fellow

nine innings of offen-

omore Golden Throw-

I tend to spend a lot of

freshman Eliza Kuhne

sive work, as did team-

er came in for the relief

time working on these

put down the sacrifice

mate Sydney Newberry.

pitches. As a pitcher who

bunt to move Haycraft

“I threw my hands

only has roughly 3-4

to third. With Haycraft

up running to first,”

pitches, I have to make

close to home, Behan

Lougher said. “It felt

sure my stuff is always

dropped

perfectly

pretty dang good. It was

working. Going into the

placed bunt to run Hay-

a really good experience

double-header and every

craft in and tie the game.

because walk-offs don’t

game, I am always excited

Behan then stole second.

really happen very of-

a

throughout

shortstop.

my first win at Georgia

to play and always hap-

Brooke Lougher had

ten. To know that I could

Bobcats

College,” Banks said. “It

py when we get a win!”

the walk-off hit in the

possibly do that again

reached base then Carlie

being the first win of the

In Game 2, GC re-

bottom of the ninth in-

is a really good feeling.”

Behan, GC’s lone senior,

season for us definitely

corded

whopping

ning. Lougher stepped

singled to the left side to

fired myself and the rest

10 hits to get a 6-5

Ashley Schell. Big hitter

of the team up. It was

extra-innings

Jessica Owens stepped into the right-handed

Three

more

nings. Thrower secured the win, allowing zero earned runs on two hits.

The Bobcats are back in action Saturday Feb. 19 on the road at Columbus State to take on Wingate

and

Auburn

Montgomery for the Red

Ledbetter

White and Blue Classic.

up to the plate with one

got the Game 2 start in

The first pitch is set for

win.

out and Behan on sec-

the circle for GC. Led-

1:15 p.m. with live stats

also a good reminder of

A thrilling ninth in-

ond, and she launched

better had 3.2 innings

and broadcast links avail-

why I am here. My drop

ning started with a run-

a rocket to the center-

of work, allowing two

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ARTS & LIFE

Astrology 101: Pisces season Hannah Adams Staff Writer In the upcoming weeks, the stars will transition into the correct position for the astrological sign of Pisces to take prominence. The duration of this astrological season begins on Feb. 19 and is completed on March 20 every year.

Along with every other zodiac sign, Pisces are known to have specific characteristics and traits that identify them as their sign. Pisces individuals are characterized as artistically inclined with a dreamer’s mentality and a highly empathetic heart.

Pisces are also affiliated with blue as they are known to have a strong connection with the Ocean and water.

With Neptune as the ruling plan of this zodiac, the color most associated with this sign is blue to reflect Neptune’s atmosphere.

The Pisces sign is represented by two Koi fish swimming in opposite directions to form a circle. This is symbolic of the

inner turmoil that Pisces is known to experience during their lifetime.

As a water sign, Pisces is accompanied by both Cancer and Scorpio, and each of these zodiacs have similar characteristics such as being idealistic, emotional and imaginative. Along with this, they are known to be flirtatious, kind hearted and romantic.

These personality traits tend to be scarily true to most Pisces and many people are surprised by the accuracy of their astrological chart. This typically is what causes them to begin to take a stronger interest in their astrological chart and how it applies to their life.

This was the case for Nikole Keenan, senior management information major, as she began to take interest in astrology within the past year. Since then, Keenan has learned a substantial amount about herself as a Pisces woman.

This new knowledge prompted her to begin investigating the signs of her friends trying and

gain insight into potential regularities or patterns in her relationships.

“Honestly, I recently got into looking into astrology signs and all of that, and I’ve noticed a lot of my really good friends are Geminis, and it follows kind of a consistent pattern,” Keenan said.

After taking note of the signs of her friends, Keenan then explored the signs of some of her immediate family. Because she has a twin sister, she already knew that she shared her sign with another family member, but she was surprised to note that her mother is also a Pisces.

“My mom is, and my twin sister is a Pisces, so that’s fun growing up in a house full of Pisces women because I feel like we get the rep of being emotional which is not wrong,” Keenan said.

After spending some time reevaluating herself, Keenan began to take note of some of the aspects of her personality that have become noticeable since learning more about her sign.

“One of the main

ways I feel like I’ve embraced it is just my creativity and really just being in tune with my feelings and knowing that when I do feel something emotional it’s okay,” Keenan said.

Junior nursing major Kensey Van Campen feels like Keenan in that she has noticed herself feeling more in touch with her personality traits after realizing more about what it means to be a Pisces.

“I think I like how in touch I am with my feelings and emotions, and I think that I’m very in tune with my thoughts,” Van Campen said. “I am empathetic and artistic, but I don’t think I am as emotional as people make Pisces out to be, so I do possess all of the qualities of a Pisces but not to the extent that people make it seem to be.”

Although Van Campen described herself to be less emotional than the traditional Pisces, she still noted that many of the characteristics of the sign are still accurate to her behavior.

Clara Eysel, junior psychology major, provided insight on her perspective of the Pisces sign as a Virgo individual. Based on the Pisces friends she has, Eysel observed that Pisces are typically kind and determined people.

As a student of psychology, Eysel also takes an interest in astrology from a psychological standpoint. From this

stance, she noted that it is possible some individuals base their attitude on what they have read regarding their own sign.

“A lot of things affect behavior and attitude, and I think that when people read how their sign is supposed to be, it probably affects their behavior to match their sign,” Eysel said. “I think it is a cool viewpoint on different perspectives on how people feel and behave according to the star’s alignment. I have loved learning about the formation of the stars and the stories behind them.”

To understand astrology as a whole and the story behind the stars, one must first delve into the astrology behind these principles.

GC astronomy professor Bodaghee shed light on the scientific aspect regarding how to find and identify the constellation Pisces in the night sky.

“The best time to observe Pisces is between late September and December. Its stars are relatively faint which makes it difficult to identify,” Bodaghee said. “However, in early November, Pisces will be almost directly overhead. Look for a collection of a dozen faint stars forming a large V on the sky, with one of the endpoints bearing five stars that form a pentagon. If Orion is also visible, then you can imagine that Orion’s shield is a bow shooting an arrow in the direction of Pisces.”

Along with this, Bodaghee also shared some information about the history of an asterism and its unique shape.

“In astronomy, the word asterism means a group of stars that forms a familiar shape such as the outline of two fish tied to a rope in the asterism of Pisces,” Bodaghee said. “Meanwhile, the word constellation is reserved for designating one of the 88 regional boundaries of the sky. One of these constellations is called Pisces and it includes many more stars than just those that make up the asterism of Pisces.”

Knowing some of the astronomical facts is valuable information for those who are enthusiastic about their zodiac signs.

Although astrology is not considered science to astronomers, it is still intriguing for those that have faith in the concept.

Despite the denial of astronomy by scientists, it cannot be denied that many individuals find their astrological charts to be scarily accurate.

It is often unintentional for individuals to portray the characteristics of their signs so accurately, which leaves room for speculation of the truth behind the study of astrological signs.

For the Pisces that believe in their analysis, the months of February and March are an exciting time to celebrate and appreciate their sign.

Homecoming history Lilyana Kovecheva A&L Editor

Next Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, GC is kicking off its homecoming celebration.

This year’s theme is Feeling 22 (Bobcats Version). GC is planning a week full of activities celebrating all things music in Milledgeville.

Due to pandemic circumstances, Bobcats celebrated their homecoming virtually last year. That was the first year that GC, among many other universities, adapted its festivities to allow for all students and faculty to still celebrate as one.

In the past 12 years, 2021 was the first year that GC didn’t have a celebratory Homecoming Concert.

Over those 12 years, GC has seen a lot of different artists come to celebrate their Homecoming and give bobcats a great performance. GC Aluma Samantha Clay graduated in 2019 and remembers her homecoming experience all four years she was here.

“I was deep into student teaching for the last two years,” Clay said. “But I made sure to go to all my

concerts. I remember one year it was Hoodie Allen.

That was a super fun concert, especially because my friends and I were into him in high school. I remember going with all my sorority sisters to the concert and to the basketball game earlier that day. Going to the game was honestly super fun each year.

We always went to support our friends on the team.”

Hoodie Allen and X Ambassadors visited Milledgeville in 2017 to give Bobcats an amazing performance.

“That night was amazing,” Clay said. “I swear it makes me feel old reminiscing about it.”

For the past 12 years, after a week packed with funfilled events, GC topped off their homecoming celebration with a parade, concert, Tent City and a basketball game—where the Homecoming King and Queen are announced.

Alumna Sydney Neubert happily recalled her homecoming experiences, even if her final homecoming experience wasn’t what she’d expected.

“I think that my expe-

rience was a unique one to say the least,” Neubert said.

“I got to experience it in all its normal glory pre-covid, and I was there for the virtual homecoming in 2021.

It did dampen the fact that I didn’t get a “real” senior year homecoming experience but looking back it’s still a good memory.”

Next week, festivities start on Tuesday, February 22 with Taco Twos-day from 2 to 4 p.m. on Front campus. From then, Bobcats can anticipate an office decorating contest, a hypnotist show, tennis matches and basketball games.

Tent City is on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Flo Rida will perform later in the evening.

Christina Gaalema, freshman psychology major, says she’s very excited about next week’s events.

“It really comes down to how much homework I end up having,” Gaalema said.

“But I know that I really want to go to this concert.

I think it’s really cool that Flo Rida is performing and I’m just excited to go out this weekend and spend time with all my friends.”

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how it is going to affect my boyfriend.”

and to appreciate each other’s compa-

management

Along with this newfound insight,

ny,” Phillips said. “It has a lot to do with

major,

Phillips is also enthusiastic about

doing things because it is healthy. Not

ing words to those feeling this way.

close to her. Along with enjoying

this upcoming Valentine’s Day and

because it makes someone else happy,

“Have fun, it’s not going to be like

the companionship of friends and fam-

spending it with her close friends.

but because it makes you look better and

this for long,” Jeffers said. “Current-

ily, being single during Valentine’s Day

She is also feeling healthier and en-

feel better. It is really nice to just do what

ly, I tell myself that I’m the one, nev-

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information

provided

some

systems encourag-

this year allows Williams the oppor-

er forget what you have going for

tunity to learn many valuable lessons.

you. You don’t have to worry about

“I think that what I’ve learned and

somebody else all the time, and you

taken away from being single this year

save money although that’s not a big

is to value my individuality,” Williams

part, it’s just a side effect. It’s fun.”

said. “That is something I feel like you

Having a positive perspective is im-

can easily lose when you’re dating some-

portant during this time and it is the

one. Not in a bad way but sometimes

ideal time of year to begin branching

it is harder to remember who you are

out and starting new things. In past

in a relationship. So, that is something

years, there has been some assump-

I look forward to improving upon.”

tion that this holiday is only for those

Williams is not the only GC stu-

in relationships, and that those not in

dent that has chosen to use this time

a relationship cannot participate. This

for self-reflection. Presley Phillips, a

Valentine’s Day could be a step in the

junior marketing major, has also felt that being single has caused her to have new realizations about herself.

“I like to spend this time working out and eating healthy and just doing the things in life that make me feel good for myself and no one else,” Phillips said. “Also, just the independence to do what I want to, without worrying about

right direction for self-love by enMarissa Maricola | Digital Media Editor

Jacqui Banks, Marta Knapp and Ellie Archer enjoying Valentine donuts.

couraged to pursue more active life-

you want to do and to do it for yourself.”

style choices and make decisions that

For many people, it is easy to get

prioritize her own happiness first.

wrapped up in the mindset that be-

“This year I am excited to hang out

ing single is a bad thing on Valen-

with my girl friends who are also single

tine’s Day. Walker Jeffers, a junior

couraging all individuals to take care of themselves and love who they are.

Rather than feeding into a negative stigma surrounding being single, society could work towards encouraging each other to do what is best for themselves and their own happiness, especially during Valentine’s Day this year.

“Social media has had an effect on the way we act,” said Zynnette Fernandez, a junior English major. “Like for example, the language that has become normalized, like Gen-Z slang, when it’s just overused AAVE

(African-American

Vernacular English). I do understand that most of the time they don’t understand what

Unboxing influencers influence over us

I

they’re saying is AAVE because of the fact that influencers use it and won’t mention that its AAVE so the people that take in their content don’t realize it.”

Rebecca Meghani | Asst. A&L Editor

There are many variations

n this new age of technology, there is more access to other people’s lives than ever. In

influencers who have become

“Social media is such a big

creating their own influence

well known because of social

thing in today’s world that

on the public. With easy acces-

media. While they have ex-

people are addicted to and

sibility and social media tech-

the past 10 years or so, social

isted prior to the age of social

filling their brains with,” said

nology, such as algorithms,

media platforms have arisen,

media, because of the popu-

Merritt Bryant, a freshman ex-

there has been a rapid increase

providing many opportuni-

larization of different apps and

ercise science major. “Celebri-

in the number of influencers

ties and unlimited avenues for

easy accessibility, influencers

ties are usually known to be fa-

that have come about. This new

people. Most recently, there

have become more known

mous for talent that they have,

way to amass fame strays from

has been a growing trend of

and popular in our culture.

whereas influencers are just

traditional means of gaining

doing what’s

a following and popularity.

popular and

“Indy Blue makes these

they

yearly videos that go viral

think looks

where she vlogs her life and its

good in their

aesthetically pleasing,” said Ri-

l i f e s t y l e .”

ley Herrick, a freshman early

With the

childhood education major. “I

what

of influencers, all of whom take part in different cultures.

By using what they know, they have unintentionally spread different aspects of their cultures which have become popular online because they are influencers. Through influencers and social media, the line between being aware of more cultures and people taking on cultures as a persona without understanding context, has been blurred.

There have been many cultural changes in our generation that influencers have

of

was interested in videography

people that

and I think it made me want

use

social

to do it more because she talks

in

behind the scenes of the work.”

their every-

Influencers give their audi-

day life, they

ence an inside perspective on

can be affect-

celebrity life and show the effect

ed by what

it has on their life, going from

they see on-

an ordinary life, to gaining a

line.

Many

similar fame level as celebrities.

in their everyday lives, it’s easy

people have

Because of the populariza-

to reach the general public,

taken

tion of influencers, more peo-

and even easier to become an

to apps to

ple desire to become influenc-

influencer. This lifestyle has

create

and

ers. People change how they

grown through the years and

spread their

act, dress and speak in the way

will likely continue to grow

own life for

that they deem as popular in

as new platforms are created

others to see,

order to gain online popularity.

and more participants join in.

amount

media

even

contributed to, whether positive or negative. This shows the impact they can have on individuals. Growing as an influencer has been made easier through social media and the amount of people that take part in it. Because of how many people use social media