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Post Roe for college students Jennifer Crider

to other preventive mea-

A&L Editor

sures. Due to this deci-

The Supreme Court

sion, the rate of pregnan-

overturned Roe v. Wade

cies is expected to rise

in June 2022 putting

among college students.

the right to abortion in

“Roe v. Wade has been

states’ hands allowing

criticized as having noth-

them the decision of the

ing to do with the consti-

amount of access women

tution and constituting

should have to preventative healthcare. While this ruling does not entirely ban abortions, it does take away a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion and access

a

judicial

usurpation

of the democratic process,” said Adam Lamparello, assistant professor of criminal justice.

See POST ROE | Page 4

Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor

The hub is home to GC’s Women’s Center that provides support to college students going through unprecedented times.

The stress of GC’s education cohort Ridgley Fenters

dents in the education

few hours are used for

three times a week. For

cohort counts. Most stu-

homework,

classroom

seniors, this schedule

dents start their morn-

planning, and more to

changes halfway through

tion cohort are expected

ings at 5 am in order to

keep up with the busy

the semester, and they go

to teach in a classroom

drive 30 minutes to an

schedule of the cohort.

as well as attend classes

hour to their school dis-

Juniors and seniors

every week. Every min-

tricts. On the days they

within the cohort are

ute of the day for stu-

aren’t

required to teach two to

Contributing Writer Students in the educa-

Courtesy of Dani Mathis

A middle grades education cohort group picture

teaching,

those

from the expectations of teaching three times a week to five days a week.

See COHORT | Page 8

THE TRAGEDY OF PRINCESS Second half scoring burst propels GC women’s soccer to a win against Georgia Southwestern DIANA OF WALES extending the bobcats three game win streak GC 2-0 soccer victory

Hannah Adams

Asst. Opinion Editor

Drew Oldham Contributing Writer

On a hot and bright afternoon

GC’s defensive third for

The red hot Bobcats

at Bobcat Field, both

the majority of the first

(4-3-1, 3-0 PBC) ex-

teams were in an offen-

half, but Richardson’s

tended their win streak

sive stalemate. Despite

skillful

to three games on Satur-

a total of nine shots on

and a composed defen-

goal between the two

sive lady Bobcat core

squads in the first half,

ensured that the Hur-

the score remained un-

ricanes came up empty

day, logging a 2-0 victory at home against Georgia Southwestern (4-31, 1-2 PBC). This win propelled them to first place in the conference rankings, with nine total points and a flawless conference record. This

Saturday

imposing presence in

changed

from

when

the competition began.

The first half of play saw

several

fantastic

plays from highly regarded junior goalkeeper Kate Richardson, includ-

3-0 start to conference

ing a fantastic save with

play signifies GC soc-

her feet in the 22nd min-

cer’s best start in con-

ute of the half. The Hur-

ference play since 2010.

ricanes’ offense had an

goalkeeping

handed even when in solid scoring position.

Late in the first half, the Bobcats alleviated the pressure placed on their defense and flipped the script. GC advanced the ball into their defensive third repeatedly.

See SOCCER | Page 6

The death of the beloved Princess Diana was a tragedy that struck the entire world.

The brutality of her passing still haunts history even today as those who witnessed the announcement of the accident still have vivid memories of that awful broadcast. People continue to miss her and the immense effort she put into trying to make a difference in the monarchy. Diana was a light to so many, offering herself as a genuine and compassionate presence to the people, working to make an honest change.

Even before her passing, there were many unsettling details of Diana’s relationship with the other royals.

From the rumors of

the Queen’s disapproval to the blatant affair that Prince Charles engaged in with his now wife, Camilla, history seems to make it clear that Diana went through extreme emotional turmoil as the princess. It seems that Princess Diana gave all of herself to fulfill a role that ultimately destroyed her. She loved her children above all and publicly displayed many examples of being a loving and attentive mother to her boys, despite her failing marriage. While there will never be a true way to know exactly what Diana was going through at the time, many films and on-screen adaptations have given their best efforts to portray the hardships of her life.

A recent film called Spencer, tells the story of Princess Diana spending Christmas with the roy-

als while staying at Sandringham estate. It goes through her battles with bulimia and depression while she simultaneously feels the pressures of the royal family’s expectations weighing down on her. The film also explores her tender relationship with her sons as well as the tense and almost bizarre relationship with her then-husband, Prince Charles.

Movie blogger, Mary Lou Driedger, expressed her feelings that the film portrayed Diana as a “tortured soul” and showed her presenting worrying behaviors. This film depicted its story based on Diana’s statements in the famous audio tapes released in 1991, exposing her issues with the royals and confessing to her mental health struggles.

See DIANA| Page 3

NEWS | PG. 5

SPORTS | PG. 7

ARTS & LIFE | PG. 9

OPINION & MISC. | PG. 10

The Thunder Coalition helps bridge the gap for food accessibility for college students.

The Bobcats fought hard against this strong Lander attack in the close first game of the series but fell short 3-1.

A new coffee shop is coming to Milledgeville: Morning Grind. Located just of campus, it will add more variety to Milledgeville’s dining scene.

The pressure and comparisons that arise in college are no joke. Oftentimes, it leads to a much more serious issue with body image.

GC’S FOOD AWARENESS PROGRAM

GC VOLLEYBALL LOOSES TO LANDER

MORNING GRIND OPENS

ARE COLLEGE DIETS SUSTAINABLE?

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REBECCA MEGHANI, NEWS EDITOR LILY PRUITT, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

9.29.2022

NEWS

The Governor’s Mansion, not a sorority Emily Williams Contributing Writer

reconstruction era] to

The Governor’s Man-

and look at full inter-

sion recently received a spike in interest as scaffolding

encom-

passed the building and

bring

understandings

pretations as we are very open about issues with enslavement,

women’s

history and also general

the construction noise

politics during this his-

echoed through front

tory as well,” said Davis.

The

building

must

campus;

speculation

murmured

throughout

undergo an exterior con-

campus about what this

servation every 10 to 12

meant for the mansion

years to maintain good

and

community.

building maintenance. In

“To quash the rumor

2012 the Mansion under-

mill and getting it from

went the same work. The

the direct source, we [the

exterior conservation is a

Governor’s Mansion] are

$600,000 project funded

a part of the department

by the general assembly

of

Museums

through the budget for

here at Georgia College,”

maintenance on campus.

said Director of Histor-

This particular project

ic Museums Matthew

is a repair in paint job

Davis. “This is not be-

to all the exterior wood

ing turned into a soror-

trim, which is original

ity or a fraternity house.

to the house which was

This construction is all

built in 1839,” said Davis.

a part of maintenance.”

“We also have on the ex-

The mansion’s initia-

terior what is called stuc-

tive is to preserve, inter-

co, but over the years,

pret, and collect materi-

rain and weather will

als and items and further

washout the colors, so

information

tells

what we are doing here

the story about not only

is also recoloring the

the Governors and their

stucco through a pro-

families but the enslaved

cess called a limewash

persons that can be doc-

the

Historic

Anjali Shenoy | Digital Media Editor

campus that this educa-

they are always shocked

ees, too, as the home

cause it’s a steppingstone

tional laboratory is avail-

to hear it’s still open right

allows for people to

in

able to them,” said Davis.

now because the con-

learn and grow together.

history of their college

“This is all a part of our

struction looks so crazy.”

“I never thought I

town, which is actually

ongoing commitment to

Once people visit the

put in the effort to pre-

very interesting and in-

Mansion for the first

somewhere but the man-

volved in larger scale na-

serve and protect this na-

time, they will find that

sion is very special,” said

tional history,” said Axel.

tional historic landmark.”

it leaves them in awe and

Jones. “I love getting to

“Visiting the mansion

Despite the construc-

wanting to visit again.

talk to the people who

can also help students

tion, the Mansion is still

“I think Georgia Col-

come in. They’re always

find out about ways to

open to visitors, and for

lege has gems both in

so curious about what

get involved at GC, be-

students and staff, the

the mansion and in An-

my major is and what the

cause there are a lot of

tours are free. The Man-

dalusia, and I think our

governor mansion means

events there, hosted by

sion is open Tuesday

efforts to preserve them

to us. It’s very special and

the museum itself but

through Saturday from

are really worth praise,”

I could not imagine a

also by Greek Life and

10:00 to 4:00. Sunday,

said junior English ma-

more comfortable work

The Honors College.”

which will apply all the

they are open from 2:00

jor Charlotte Axel. “I

environment. The man-

The Governor’s Man-

umented at the house

colors back to the work.”

to 4:00, with all tours

visited it last year for

sion creates a space to

sion

during the time that

The project is set to

beginning on the hour.

the first time because

learn history and develop

community,

the building was used

be finished at the end

“I do believe the con-

I was genuinely inter-

connections as a student.”

staff and students. The

as the executive man-

of the calendar year and

struction

maybe

ested. I honestly must

Many students pass

preservation of this im-

sion from 1839 to 1868.

the scaffolding will come

made some people shy

have gone more than

the Mansion, never ven-

portant

“We use this as a lab-

down in early January.

away from coming in,”

three times after that.”

turing in to learn more

building ensures that all

oratory to talk about

“This project ensures

said English major Grace

The mansion lies not

about the historical home.

will have a place to gath-

that period [The ante-

that for all staff, facul-

Jones. “I know just talking

only in the hearts of vis-

“I would tell students

er together to learn and

bellum, civil war, and

ty and students here on

to friends and classmates

itors but of its employ-

to go to the mansion be-

grow with each other.

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REBECCA MEGHANI, NEWS EDITOR LILY PRUITT, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

9.29.2022

NEWS

Officer involved shootings in GA is a rising problem Lily Pruitt

Asst. News Editor Georgia was ranked number 3 out of US states for killings of law enforcement in 2021, which was tied with Florida for the number 2 ranking. On September 2nd, an officer in Baldwin County was involved in a shooting, but thankfully he was not injured.

On September 8th, two officers died in the line of fire while serving a police warrant in Cobb County. Police officer-involved shootings are becoming more frequent and more dangerous for law enforcement.

Thankfully, GC police have not been victims of any fatal interactions with armed suspects, but that is not true for Baldwin County Police or the GBI. Just this month, the GBI has been investigating 9 officer-involved shootings. The local office for the GBI, as well as the Baldwin County Sheriff ’s Office, works closely with the school when events like an armed suspect are on campus, or a potential threat is induced.

Director of Public Safety for GC and Chief of Police, Brett Stanelle refers to all threats as the same. It could be anything from someone with a knife to someone with a firearm, but their

priority is to stop the threat so that the healing process can begin.

The numbers for officer-related shootings in GA have differed every year, just as it has in Milledgeville. There is no rhyme or reason as to how, when, or how of-

pect the number of law enforcement deaths to continue rising because of the risk incurred by officers responding to dangerous calls,” said a GBI intern. “Some risks officers face on a regular basis is unavoidable. I think with emphasis being

such as the shooting at Columbine High School, Virginia Tech, University of Oakland, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Stoneman Douglas High School (known as Sandy Hook) and so many more, have opened the eyes of law enforcement

see new constructions like the new science center, you’re seeing more security technology go into those buildings.

Doors are more automated but depending on the nature of the building that may dictate what type of technology goes

in there, even if you’re talking about access control,” Stanelle said.

The intern agreed that mandating training for officers to make them better equipped to handle dangerous situations could help lower the frequency of shootings.

Training law enforcement could increase their knowledge of all situations, increase the depth of training they go into, and help with de-esca-

lation techniques. Time is not on any officer’s side. They have to go directly to any threat as fast as they can and assess and stop the threat.

Many officers in law enforcement have frequently been training for potential threats using web-based training, which serves the purpose it is intended for, but when officers have to respond to a threat of violence, Chief Stanelle would like to see more officers training their de-escalation skills through scenario-based training. Many officers must react in an instant when put in dangerous situations and putting them through real-life scenario-based trainings for these types of situations helps their levels of thinking and processing information faster, which in the long run would help them in a real-life situation.

“Training is a huge part of being more efficient and effective,” said Stanelle.

Overall, it is important to be prepared in any way possible for any potential situations that could end up being dangerous. GC police work alongside Baldwin County Sheriff ’s Office and the Milledgeville office of GBI to ensure that all students are safe on and off campus, and are on our side at every cost.

Claire O’Neill | Art Director

ten they occur. However, there are many different perspectives to on the number of law enforcement deaths and if they are to continue to rise in the future months.

“There is some truth to the ‘greatest predictor of future behavior is past behavior’ but it’s been my experience during my career that those numbers fluctuate,” said Brett Stanelle, GC Chief of Police.

“I do personally ex-

placed on training for officers’ de-escalation techniques and abilities that the number of shootings has the potential to decrease. Training will produce more competent officers and over time can help restore public faith in law enforcement.”

Protocol all over the country differs when it comes to law enforcement being in dangerous situations with a person with a firearm. Situations

and what kind of measures they need to take to ensure the safety of students and themselves.

Some have initiated different protocols such as double entry doors to schools, automated locked doors with the push of a single button, student drills, and officer training. Many are working towards these protocols as soon as possible.

“As buildings are being renovated or as we

GC’s rising in mental illness Drew Oldham

positive shift in social

help for the problems

cognitive behavioral in-

counselors, a Doctor of

Jones recognizes that not

Contributing Writer

paradigms. It appears

they are encountering.”

tervention where talk

Psychology, and a full-

all people respond equal-

that college students are

The month of Sep-

therapy and medicinal

time psychiatrist to en-

ly to the same method

becoming more willing

tember is National Sui-

treatment are both em-

sure the university is

or style of treatment or

to discuss the issues that

cide Prevention month,

ployed in an effort to

capable of providing a

counseling. She outlines

plague their minds with

which creates an esca-

treat students. Standard

wide variety of treatment

lated sense of impor-

options for students with

a variety of options and

certified health profes-

talk therapy is a therapy

sionals and receive much

tance around the topic

which utilizes traditional

diverse needs within the

needed, and potential-

of mental health. It is

one on one counseling.

university. Pamela Jones

ly life-saving treatment.

only natural with the in-

Crisis services are also

encourages students to

“On a more positive

crease of mental illness

offered,

pick up a Mental Health

note, I think the fact that

among students, that the

students are becoming

month’s events in favor of

more willing to come

prevention have become

It has been concluded in recent studies and in the CDC and WHO that mental health disorders are increasing in prevalence among college-aged students. The results concluded that over 60% of the college students sampled met the criteria for at least one mental illness

in and seek profession-

increasingly

in 2021, which is dou-

popular.

al counseling has to do

Despite

ble the amount it was in

with mental health be-

ing frequency of mental

previous years. Howev-

coming less stigmatized

health disorders among

er, a good finding was

than it used to be,” said

college aged students,

that the results clearly

GC counselor Pamela

GC counseling services

indicate that difficulties

Jones. “People are more

offer a diverse array of

with mental health are

comfortable coming in

effective resources for

pointing to a more latent

and are willing to seek

students. These include

the

grow-

Claire O’Neill | Art Director

which

allows

seek help from to find a method of aid that is optimal for them.

“I was recently di-

the university to handle

Resource

students that pose a po-

published by GC coun-

tential danger to them-

seling

selves or those around

handbook provides crit-

them. These resources

ical details and contact

allow students to flour-

information for a variety

ish both academically

of mental health resourc-

and

and

es provided on campus,

therapy

locally, and even access

improved in many fac-

information for several

ets of life in comparison

national crisis hotlines.

to the day they started.

This will give students

Many students seem

access to all possible re-

to praise the resourc-

sources to ensure they

es available to them.

get treatment and care

“I think the GC men-

that is right for them.

tal health resources are

“Students need to un-

very adequate, my ther-

derstand that a variety

apist

psychiatrist

of communal and na-

are easy to contact, and I

tional resources exist be-

think that having a diag-

yond just what is offered

nosis helped me under-

by counseling services,

stand myself better,” said

there are\resources such

sophomore political sci-

as Rivers Edge and (if a

is not going away, but it is

ence major Kylie Rowe.

situation is urgent) the

important to know that

GC counseling ser-

ER at Atrium,” said Jones.

apt resources are avail-

vices are fully staffed

Although the services

able free of charge to any

with certified profession-

provided here at GC have

GC student who is strug-

als including licensed

clearly helped students,

gling and in need of help.

emotionally

emerge

from

and

Handbook

providers students can

services.

This

agnosed

with

ADHD

and have worked with a school therapist and the school’s psychiatrist on ways to improve my academic

performance

and day-to-day life,” said sophomore

account-

ing major, Alyssa Baker. “I have seen good results so far and have not had any negative experiences to speak of.”

Many students have seen the many methods the GC counseling services offer for mental health and have utilized the methods of intervention provided by GC. The issue of mental health among college students

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REBECCA MEGHANI, NEWS EDITOR LILY PRUITT, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

9.29.2022

NEWS

POST ROE

Claire O’Neill | Art Director

women in GA were al-

such as birth control

said. “Imagine a fresh-

cally approved. Although

only way to combat mis-

lowed to have abortions

pills or IUD’s. Howev-

man at GC gets pregnant,

many of these users are

information is through

until they were 20-weeks

er, these contraceptive

the guy can just walk

spreading

the policies that each

pregnant. Although this

methods

expen-

away. She might have to

mation with the goal of

law was previously found

sive making them not

drop out of college which

helping women, these

TikTok has pledged

to be unconstitutional in

as easily accessible for

may impact her financial

methods could potential-

to remove videos about

2019, in July of 2022, GA

low-income

women.

condition for a number of

ly cause injuries or death.

abortion that violate their

control

years, if not permanent-

According to an arti-

allows abortions until

pills are $15 a month

ly. In that regard, I think

cle written by CNN, Dr.

Similarly, Facebook has

six-weeks of pregnan-

without insurance,” said

this relegates women to

Jody Steinauer, director

said that they posts about

cy since the state deems

Dani Mathis, a senior

second class citizens.”

of the UCSF Bixby Cen-

abortion will be re-

a fetus with a heartbeat

early

edu-

Some students are ter-

ter for Global Reproduc-

as a person with legal

cation major. “If I had

rified of what the future

tive Health, commented

rights due to an embryo

insurance, it would be

might hold for them be-

on the dangers of spread-

developing a detectable

free or $1 at most. When

cause of this overturning.

ing

heartbeat at six-weeks.

I used to use the birth

“When I first heard

“I feel like nowadays,

“GA’s heartbeat law

control shot, it was $120

the news, I felt existen-

we are lucky that we do

will probably stand and

every three months at

tial dread,” said Greer

have very safe medica-

that’s gonna make it re-

Planned

Parenthood.”

Flint, senior manage-

tion abortion options for

ally difficult for women

The rise in pregnancies

ment information sys-

people, and I’m worried

to get abortions,” Lam-

among college students

tems major. “It felt apoc-

that if people are circu-

parello said. “The reason

is likely to increase in the

alyptic. Almost like I

lating

for this is that women do

post Roe v. Wade Amer-

was in the Handmaid’s

then people will not

not know they are preg-

ica due to the fact that

Tale. I was really wor-

know that there are ways

nant often four or five

this age group typically

ried about having ac-

that they can access safe

weeks into a pregnancy.”

sexually active. Because

cess to my birth control.

methods,” Steinauer said.

In the cases of rape

abortions are no longer

It made me feel hope-

There is no legal ac-

or incest, women in GA

as readily available, sex-

less about the world.”

tion that can be tak-

on abortion. This law

are allowed to have an

ually active students who

The Supreme Court’s

en against people who

would ban abortions af-

abortion after six-weeks

do not want to experi-

ruling has generated a lot

spread dangerous misin-

ter 15-weeks of pregnan-

as long as this crime has

ence pregnancy should

of conversations about

formation due to social

cy with the exception of

been reported to po-

consider

some

reproductive rights on

media companies hav-

rape, incest or if the life

lice. The state law also

form of birth control.

social media and a lot of

ing sole control of their

that gives women reason-

of the mother is in dan-

permits an abortion lat-

The GC Student Health

users have been spread-

application because they

able access to abortion

ger, and doctors that

er in the pregnancy if

Services provides free

ing false information.

are private corporations.

so

perform abortions after

the pregnancy is risk-

condoms but does not

This is dangerous and not

15-weeks will be charged

ing the life of a mother.

offer students any type

and arrested. This plan

GA law still allows

Continued from page 1 “What the court did in Dobbs v. Jackson Womens health is it overturned the choice of abortion to the states. Now, the states will decide on an individual basis. The court also decided that limitations on abortion will be subject to a rational basis test. Meaning, is there a rational relationship between the objectives of the law, the means and uses to obtain these?”

Conservative

states,

including GA, are passing laws that make it more difficult for women to access abortions.

About two weeks ago, Sen. Lindsay Grahm, republican SC senator, proposed a law that would create a nationwide ban

passed a new law that

“My

are

birth

childhood

using

this

infor-

misinformation.

misinformation,

social

media

misinformation

adopts.”

policy.

viewed by fact-checkers.

Rather than spread information about abortion on social media, people should use their platforms to encourage people to participate in the democratic process.

It is imperative that people in GA vote because the only way to ensure citizens’ ideas are represented by the government is for everyone to participate in elections.

“I think that the people of Georgia should vote out these legislators who support this, and they should support a law

that

marginialized

media

communities and wom-

only causes widespread

companies can regulate

en in poverty don’t suf-

of emergency contracep-

panic but it can also put

misinformation because

fer,” Lamparello said. “If

purchase

tion or contraceptives.

women in danger. People

they are private compa-

you’re interested in pro-

“The

social

would also allow states

women

to create more restric-

emergency

contracep-

“Women though have

have been posting and

nies therefore, the first

tecting abortion rights,

tions on top of this ban.

tives such as Plan B

to bear the financial and

spreading posts about

amendment

not

you would probably want

Before the overturn-

and women can still

emotional

of

methods to induce abor-

apply to social media,”

to vote for Raphael War-

receive

pregnancy,” Lamparello

tions that are not medi-

Lamparello said. “The

nock or Stacey Abrams.”

ing of Roe v. Wade,

to

contraceptives

burden

does

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REBECCA MEGHANI, NEWS EDITOR LILY PRUITT, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

9.29.2022

NEWS

Thunder Coalition helping food accessibility at GC Cara Radosevich Staff Writer According to a study done in 2018 by the Georgia

Budget

and

Policy Institute, 37 percent of college students in GA deal with food insecurity, identified in research by the Hope Center

for

College,

Community and Justice at

Temple

University.

A third of college students in GA struggle to afford food due to other significantly large expenses, such as rent and bills. The study reported students having to eat smaller meal portions to make ends meet or simply not eating the meal.

In surveys conducted

by

the

Universi-

ty of PA, they found that “more than half of Georgia students faced food or housing insecurity in the past year.”

Lori Hamilton, chief

Anjali Shenoy | Digital Media Editor

Non-perishable items donated to the Thunder Coalition.

additional resources to

said Harris. “It’s crucial

that they offer to students.

students is very import-

that no student feels ill-

“Those items are usu-

ant,”

said.

equipped or unprepared

ally the fastest to go in our

moved towards the end

Jenesis Harris, student

to succeed in college be-

campus closet so we al-

of this semester. The new

the

cause they lack the funds

ways try to keep the clos-

area will serve as a loca-

Thunder Coalition and

to pay for necessities

et stocked and replen-

tion for students to leave

a junior mass commu-

like food and toiletries.”

ishable with those types

donations,

shared

of items,” Harris said.

plies and provide room

Hamilton

representative

of

nications major, shared

Hamilton

ly to support their re-

headquarters

spective

take

sup-

Hamilton

included

that the support that the Thunder Coalition provides will help students to focus more on earning

their

degree

Hamilton said Cam-

relatively

Harris

has necessities such as

pus Corner is sustained

will be welcomed soon

than being concerned

said that when the two

clothing, personal hy-

by a grant from Swipe Out

into the organization.

about where their next

organizations began to

giene,

sup-

Hunger, which is in San-

and

collaborate in the fall of

plies,

non-perishable

Swipe Out Hunger so

last year when the co-

that the organizations

alition became official.

could share their re-

der

Coalition

united

emphasized

meal will come from.

ford Hall beside the mail

the importance of vol-

The Office of Sustain-

foods and other items

room. Swipe Out Hunger

unteers in the growth

that

donate.

will be stationed there

of the Thunder Coali-

“It’s important for col-

It operates on a ‘first-

through 2022 but will

tion, including Cameron

improve

lege campuses to have

come, first-served’ basis.

eventually be relocated

Skinner, the organizer

the lives of students.

access to these types of

According to Harris,

by the Office of Sustain-

of Campus Kitchen, and

“Campuses are not

resources because col-

students most often use

ability, coordinating this

Kendyl Lewis, organiz-

immune to food insecu-

leges make up a vari-

toiletries and non-per-

move with Campus Life

er of Swipe Out Hunger,

ed at sustaingc@gcsu.

rity and having organiza-

ety of students coming

ishable food items com-

and Facilities Planning.

two GC graduates who

edu to make non-mon-

tions like these provide

from all walks of life,”

pared to the other goods

have

etary

Campus

sources

Kitchen

and

cleaning

students

Harris

shared

that

Harris

who

organizations.

Corner

GC, said that the Thun-

volunteers,

be

that

new.

for

will

that the organization is

sustainability officer at

Campus

the Thunder Coalition’s

worked

tireless-

ability receives student donations on behalf of Campus Corner every year and the department can be contact-

donations.

Anjali Shenoy | Digital Media Editor

The Thunder Coalition setup in Sanford Hall.

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Courtesy of GC Athletics

Sophomore midfielder Morgan Amrozowicz fights for the ball with GA Southwestern defender on Saturday Sep. 17

SOCCER

Continued from page 1 With ten minutes remaining in the half, sophomore midfielder Morgan Amrozowicz laid a great shot on goal, only for it to narrowly miss on the right side.

The first half concluded still tied 0-0, an outcome made certain by a save from Richardson coming with four minutes remaining in the half.

The Bobcat offense emerged from the break much more aggressive towards the Hurricane defense. In the 50th minute, a Bobcat goal was

called off as the result of a questionable offside call from the official. Thus keeping the contest 0-0.

The aggressive Bobcat offense produced yet another look for Morgan Amrozowicz who took a lovely shot on goal that was defended successfully by the Hurricane goalkeeper. The surge responded to the Bobcat offensive aggression with fire of their own.

The Hurricanes established a presence in the GC defensive third that produced a clean shot on goal that was successfully defended by Richardson.

The 71st minute saw

the first score of the competition, pushing the Bobcats ahead in a match that was even up to this point. Although statistically unassisted, a wellplaced cross pass from sophomore forward Aralyn Everett gave forward Sarah Mason the ball in scoring position, where she shook the Hurricane defenders and scored.

“We worked on a lot of passing and finishing crosses in the air at practice this week which helped us,” Mason said.

The Bobcats used the momentum gained from this score in their defensive effort, thwart-

ing all Hurricane attacks from that point on with the Hurricanes only recording one more shot on goal in the contest.

In the 83rd minute the dagger was delivered by the Bobcats to the Hurricanes, coming in the form of a goal from Morgan Amrozowicz that was assisted by Sarah Mason, this goal wrapped up the 2-0 conference victory.

“Although it certainly was not our best day at the office, good teams find a way to win when they don’t play well,” said GC head coach Jack Marchant. A bit of grit and determination and a

little bit of quality made the difference in this one.”

With a goose egg on the Hurricane scoresheet, goalkeeper Kate Richardson recorded her third shut out on the season. These three shutouts have propelled Richardson past Michelle Parr for the most shutouts in program history with 11.

In addition, she recorded an impressive six saves.

“Coming in as a freshman goalkeeper I knew I had high expectations to reach,” Richardson said.

“Reaching even tenth in the record books for any record is a great achievement and I am beyond

Conclusion of week four in college football Hayden Flinn Sports Editor The top four teams in college football remain the same after the conclusion of week four.

The Georgia Bulldogs still hold the number one spot, the Alabama Crimson Tide sit in second, the Ohio State Buckeyes are in third and the Michigan Wolverines remain in fourth.

A couple of the top four teams struggled in week four. UGA played Kent State in a game that was a lot closer than many expected. UGA came out with the win 39-22 but looked human for the first time this season after decimating their last three opponents. Three early turnovers by UGA in the first half allowed Kent State to keep the game closer than it should have been.

For the Bulldogs, they did not play horribly, they just did not play to their standard. The offense accumulated over 500 yards of offense, and they did not have to punt one time. It wasn’t the best day for Georgia, but in the end they

stuck with it and pulled out the win, beating Kent State by 17 points.

The Alabama Crimson Tide took care of business against Vanderbilt, where they dominated the Commodores 55-3. There was no sign of weakness from the Tide in this game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes had an interesting matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night. This was anticipated to be somewhat of a test for the Buckeyes as they hosted one of their first real conference matchups. The Badgers stood no chance from the beginning as Ohio State routed Wisconsin 52-21. The Buckeyes are making their case known as one of the top three teams in the country and are trying their best to slide up a spot to number two in the rankings.

Fourth ranked Michigan, like Georgia, struggled with their matchup against Maryland more than expected. The Wolverines narrowly escaped the Terrapins 34-27.

Most of this victory can be credited to Wolverine running back Blake

Corum as he rushed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns. The Wolverines trailed in the second quarter but fought their way back to a two-score lead before Maryland’s final drive to cut the lead to seven.

Perhaps the most outrageous upset of the weekend was Kansas State knocking off sixthranked Oklahoma 4134. The Sooners are in their first year with Lincoln Riley as their head coach. Former Clemson DC Brett Venables has now stepped into that role. The Sooners lost a lot of players due to the departure of their head coach and this loss takes the program a step backwards. Every first-year head coach always has that one loss that they shouldn’t have lost and for the Sooners it was Kansas State, an opponent they have been dominating for the last few years.

As teams get into the midst of conference play, tensions begin to rise for every team as these next couple of weeks will determine who’s season will still be alive.

happy and grateful to have reached third in most of the goalkeeping records. I wanted to come in as a freshman and make a positive impact on the GC women’s soccer program.

The Bobcats came up short in their most recent match against rival Flagler. GC lost 3-0 this past weekend and they currently sit in second place in the PBC. The Bobcats grit and determination that allowed them to prevail against the Hurricanes will surely play a pivotal role throughout the rest of this season.

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9.29.2022

SPORTS

GC volleyball comes up short versus Lander 3-1 Emily Henderson

recorded three kills and

Contributing Writer

the Bobcats had three

GC volleyball hosted Lander University in a two-game series this Thursday

and

Friday.

The Bobcats fought hard against this strong Lander attack in the close first game of the series.

Set one was filled with many highs and lows from both teams. GC started the set on the right foot leading 4-0 before it became a neck and neck set. Lander’s

errors allowing Lander to gain the lead. GC continued to fight, but was never able to regain the lead, losing 25-21.

GC had a slow start going into set 4 being down 10-1. After multiple errors from the Bearcats, GC was able to recover. During this close

set,

freshman

Riese Johnson recorded a kill to tie the Bearcats 20-20.

Unfortunately,

ability to tally more kills

the Bobcats were nev-

than GC helped them

er able to gain the lead

secure the first set 25-21.

in set four, and Land-

The second set mir-

er finished the match

rored the first with the

with a score of 25-21.

Bearcats leading the set

Although the Bobcats

4-0. GC slowly came

fell short in this game,

back from this start.

both the attack and de-

The turning point for

fense played a great first

the Bobcats came after

game

against

Lander.

Courtesy of GC Athletics

(Left to right) Alanis Bernis, Ally Hall, and Rachel Machovec prepare to receive a serve from Lander on Thursday Sep. 22.

Sophomore Brooke Rob-

gy. When we are getting

tember, but their mid-

“We can complete-

erts recorded the most

blocked, sometimes an

dle hitter, Maya Walk-

ly readjust our mind-

kills of the game with

easy ball back we can

er, seemed to be the

set like yes we are upset

eight and Rachel Macho-

use that as a free ball to

most detrimental to the

about the loss, but it is a

vec had three aces. Ala-

make it easier on our-

Bobcats in game one.

good thing that we play

nis Bernis received the

selves,” said junior Cal-

“Their middles went

them tomorrow so we

most digs with 27. Four

lie Miller. “The energy

off. We need to contain

can take that anger, take

other Bobcats reached

overall also. I think ev-

them a little bit better,”

that frustration and just

double digits in digs as

eryone was getting a lit-

said head coach Gretch-

take it to them tomor-

well, Machovec 16, Emi-

tle tired by the end. You

en Krumdieck. “We did

row,”

ly Long 14, Ally Hall 13,

can tell it was showing

a good job on their out-

and Riese Johnson 10.

on everyone’s faces and

sides, but the middles is

team has another im-

they could tell it too.”

where we need to focus

portant two-game con-

freshman

a little bit more on that.”

ference series at home

an intense rally ending

“I think we played

with a kill from graduate

really well today. When

transfer Rachel Macho-

you lose a game some-

vec tying the game 17-17.

times you don’t play well

The Bobcats were able to

but I thought we played

keep up this momentum

really well today,” Ma-

Although GC played

and win the set 25-23.

chovec said. “We stuck

a good first game ver-

together, we had great

sus Lander, there are

outside hitter Katie Mill-

GC’s attitude towards

Friday, Sep. 30 at 6:00

ed set three strong with

passes,

various areas in which

er has been the reign-

game one shows how

PM and Oct. 1 and

senior Emily Long re-

We

they

improve

ing PBC Player of the

they are already pre-

3:00 PM where they

The

Bobcats

start-

great

played

swings. together.”

can

Lander’s

Machovec

The

GC

said.

volleyball

cording two aces. After

GC totaled 36 kills,

upon before game two.

Week for volleyball since

paring for game two

look to improve their

being up 5-1, Lander

92 digs, and 12 blocks.

“I think more ener-

the first week of Sep-

versus

Bearcats.

4-2 conference record.

the

GC XC moves up a spot in the rankings Autumn Arnette

vitational.

Staff Writer

averaged

The

a

team

time

of

other

bobcats

placed

in

the

also

to where they are now.

coaching they receive

“I feel very confident

race.

Sophomore Brendan

from their head coach.

about my next race be-

cross

28:45 during the 8k.

The Bobcats are now

Rice put in lots of indi-

They

lot

cause I’ve felt more like

country team started this

Many Bobcats ranked

in third place among

vidual work to get bet-

of their successes to

myself in races than I have

season with high hon-

during the race. Soph-

the Peach Belt Con-

ter over the off-season.

him and his guidance.

in the past,” Rice said.

ors, as they were put at

omore Philip Bulatao

ference.

number 10 in the presea-

led the Bobcats with a

ing

son rankings. After an

time of 27:14, putting

behind Augusta Univer-

impressive performance

him at second place in

sity and Flagler College.

at

Cross

the meet. Freshman Ca-

Invitational,

leb Carter placed sixth,

team has done excep-

the team moved up to

running a time of 28:13

tionally well this season.

ninth place in the south-

in his first collegiate run.

They have put in hours of

rankings.

Freshman Jack Sisk

training and condition-

The Bobcats placed

and sophomore Caid-

second in the Jaguar Cross

The

Bobcat

the

Country

east

Jaguar

region

Country

In-

This

puts

The

the

cross

rankteam

country

“I

usually

focus

attribute

John

Major improvements

more on my mileage

Green, he is a great

by individuals and the

and building up my en-

coach and he cares about

team have been made

durance to where I feel

his athletes,” said soph-

this season to be as suc-

ready for the start of

omore

cessful as it has been.

the season,” Rice said.

Off-season

“My

a

coach,

Tucker

Coach

Balch.

Green

uses

Coach Green

encour-

training

various training tech-

ages his runners to want

is important to each

niques in order to make

to grow in their abil-

member of the team.

sure his runners are ex-

ity and confidence to

There is always room

ceeding

expectations.

meet their full potential.

ing in their own personal

for

improve-

He also signifies the

“I am excited for our

en Curtis finished at

time, but also put in lots

ment on their running,

importance of being a

next invitational.” Bu-

14th and 15th. Four

of work as a team to get

agility, and endurance

student athlete and how

latao said. “I am defi-

during the off-season.

his runners should be

nitely feeling ready to see

However, each play-

performing at practice

what I can do in the race.”

er has their own tech-

and in the classroom.

further

nique.

John Green stresses the

preparing to compete to

tion this Friday, Sept.

importance of this as

their full potential. With

23 at Queens Universi-

well as being adamant

two invitationals already

ty in Charlotte, North

that practicing on your

under their belt, they are

Carolina. They look to

own time is significant.

hoping to improve even

continue to run well

further in the Queens

and

University

ing up in the rankings.

are

very grateful for the

All

teammates

country

team will be back in ac-

runners

coach

cross

are

The Courtesy of GC Athletics

Head

The

Invitational.

to

keep

climb-

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ARTS & LIFE Cohort

Continued from page 1 The high expectations on these students can become a stressful environment to be in. Mackenzie Murad, a junior majoring in special education, has learned how to manage her stress.

hort utilize within the

and-a-half drive home,”

stress from a long day.

most is keeping up with

line system called TAO:

teaching cohorts. It helps

said Cate Talbot, senior

Sometimes those peo-

my routine of teaching

Therapy assistance on-

them to stay on task

early childhood educa-

ple could be family and

Monday, Wednesday, and

line. This self-help re-

and take some of those

tion major. “So I have

friends, and not always

Friday and doing home-

source helps students

daily

away

to be cautious with how

having the time to see

work from every day

that are feeling stressed

from student teaching.

I plan out my free time

them can be difficult.

from 4 am to like 10 pm.

or homesick, and it can

a

since I have to sched-

“One of the biggest

I allowed myself an hour

be done from home.

busy schedule can lead to

ule everything out for

pieces of advice given to

or more break in order

It provides interac-

difficulty in maintaining

work and for leisure. In

us by previous seniors

to hang out with friends,

tive modules, practice

a social life. The amount

a way, it makes me sad.

was to make sure your

catch up and get dinner.”

tools and daily logs to

stressors

However,

having

keep up with the per-

“It’s definitely stress-

son’s well-being, as well

ful, but I think the thing

as a mindfulness library.

that has helped me the

This is something a per-

most is basically having

son can do at their own

my planner attached to

pace and time in or-

my hip, so I know what

der to fit into one’s busy

I have to do and when,”

schedule

Murad said. “ I always try

person can do that doesn’t

on things when we get

have to be completed

them and do them lit-

all at once but can be

tle by little until they’re

spaced out to fit the busy

due, so I don’t feel like

schedules on campus.

I have an overwhelm-

The counseling cen-

ing amount of work to do that really helps keep me to be stress-free, or as stress-free as possible, is to dedicate one day a weekend to doing abso-

campus.

This is something a

my best to start working

do. Another thing that I

on

Courtesy of Dani Mathis

Dani Mathis teaching a kindergarten class

ter also does sessions and workshops for students,

and

the

goal

of work can make it hard

I’d love to go home more

relationships are one of

There are resources

for students to keep up

often than I’m given the

your biggest priorities

on campus that can help

dents

with family and friends.

time to, and I’m assum-

as well as the cohort be-

students that are feel-

to manage their stress.

The student teach-

of this is to show studifferent

ways

lutely nothing,”

Mack-

“ I spend most of my

ing that the feeling is

cause this cohort can get

ing overwhelmed with

enize Murad,

junior

weekends catching my-

the same across many

so stressful and it can

school.

special education major.

self up with various as-

folks in the cohort.”

take a lot of energy out

resources for students

lot

planner

signments and projects,

Keeping strong con-

of you,” said Kaylee Gais-

to help manage their

day-to-day life, so it is

and a detailed sched-

and with that, it makes

nections with people is

ford, senior early child-

stress and mental health.

important that the GC

ule is a tool that many

it quite difficult to plan

an important way to be

hood education major.

students within the co-

or schedule a two-hour-

able to stay sand and de-

“What has helped me the

Keeping

a

GC

The

provides

Counseling

Center has a new on-

ers in the cohort do a throughout

community

their

supports

them through this stress.

A check in with freshmen Kate Verity Contributing Writer

It has been over a month since GC’s class of 2026 moved into Milledgeville. The new freshmen were easily identifiable for the first few weeks. They were the students getting lost in Herty Hall, trying to figure out the Max hours, and walking around looking generally confused. But with September coming to an end, the freshman have worked hard to integrate themselves into college life.

One of the biggest hurdles many freshmen have to overcome is making new friends. For an incoming freshman knowing no one, trying to make the strangers in your dorm become your new best friends seems impossible. One way many students meet their friends is by joining campus organizations.

These include Greek life, sports teams, religious groups and other clubs.

Savannah Evans, freshman nursing major, lives at West Campus. She went through the rush process this fall.

“I’m in Kappa Delta, so that’s been really good,” Evans said. “I’ve made a lot of friends through that. All the girls on my floor were in the same Pi Chi group so we’re all really good friends and we hang out a lot.”

Abigail Hardt, freshman accounting major, joined a club sport team to make friends.

“I’m involved in rugby, which is crazy because I never thought I would do something like that,” Hardt said. “But then I was like ‘Yup, I’m going to do that’ and the friends I’ve made through it are really cool.”

Another big part of freshman year is dorm life. Learning to live in a small space with another person is always a challenge, and one of the best ways to offset any discomfort is by decorating together.

Kaylin O’Riordan, freshman special education major, lives in Adams Hall. She decorated with her suitemates to make their living space ideal for everyone to spend time together.

“Me and my room-

mate, we lofted our beds,” O’Riordan said.

“Under my bed is a big TV and then under hers is a futon, so that’s like our hangout room. Our suitemates go in there, and we all hang out.”

Evans and her roommates took time to decorate their apartment at West Campus as well.

“I literally brought so much stuff,” Evans said.

“I was so embarrassed on move-in day. All of my roommates, we knew each other coming in, and so we have a lot of cute pictures of us together and stuff like that.”

Hardt, who also lives in Adams Hall, decorated her dorm room with photos to remember all of her friends as well.

“One of my walls is like completely covered in a hundred pictures that I just found on the Internet, or I had of me and my friends,” Hardt said. “And then me and my roommate have matching comforters and I’ve got this amazing mix of a beanbag and a mattress, and I love it. It’s called Crash, and it’s one of my favor-

Kate Verity | Contributing Writer

ite things in the world.”

erything,” Evans said.

isn’t

the case for all students.

men seem happy with

man year in anatomy is

Hardt came from a larg-

their college experience

impressive. Some stu-

er high school where the

so far. Changing from a

dents consider it one of

transition to GC was not

high school class sched-

the more difficult class-

radically different to her.

ule to a college load is

es taught on campus

“My high school had

always an adjustment.

because of the intense

like over 3,000 kids and

“It’s definitely a lot of

memorization required

there’s 5,000 here so it

work but thankfully I

and the frequent quiz-

kind of just feels like the

don’t have like any 8 am

zes. Evans also appre-

same number of people,”

or 9 am classes which is

ciates the smaller class

Hardt said. “But in oth-

nice,” O’Riordan said.

sizes here at GC so that

er ways, it feels different

Evans has a heavy

she can get to know

because I didn’t have to

her

better.

move between buildings

“I like how there’s not

in high school and I have

grades.

a lot of students in all

a lot more work now.”

anatomy,

the classrooms,” Evans

The majority of fresh-

and I have psychology

said. “You know your

men seem to be transi-

and statistics and stuff

professors and every-

tioning into college life

like that this year, so it’s

thing. Milledgeville is

just as smoothly as the

been pretty hard learn-

like really big compared

classes of ’23, ’24, and

ing how to balance ev-

to where I came from.”

’25 did before them.

class

the

load,

so

fresh-

she’s

had to work harder to maintain “I’m

her in

out

this

fresh-

Overall,

Starting

However,

professors

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Summer blockbuster bounce back Cale Strickland Staff Writer Prior to the pandemic, summer was a blessing for the domestic box office, as closed schools and blistering temperatures were enough to bring audiences into the air-conditioned auditoriums of the nation’s cineplexes. Summer 2022’s breakout hit, “Top Gun: Maverick”, might be just what local theaters, including Milledgeville’s own AMC, need in a post-pandemic, streaming-dominated world.

Although the domestic box office is no longer in dire straits, it is also not back to pre-pandemic levels. According to CNBC, this past summer’s releases pulled in $3.34 billion, down 21% from 2019’s totals.

However, the season’s box office bounce back is promising, as far fewer films released in theaters than in summers past. Only 22 Hollywood projects received theatrical releases, a modest number compared to summer 2019’s 42 films.

Even before the pandemic, streaming services posed a major threat to theater chains. Now, in the aftermath of monthslong lockdowns, streaming is the new normal.

Dr. John Swinton, an economics professor at GC, believes the pandemic changed the general public’s movie-watching habits and solidified streaming as a cornerstone of entertainment.

“With the pandemic, people were forced to make the best of what they had available,” Swinton said. “For many, this meant adopting newer home entertainment technology and shifting their viewing habits to the home.”

In recent months, moviegoers returned to theaters, but box office success stories are still few and far between.

Fewer films are crossed $100 million at the domestic box office than before the pandemic, but “Top Gun: Maverick” and other big hits closed in on — and, in some cases, passed — pre-pandemic records.

Swinton believes rising ticket costs are a large reason for theaters’ concentrated attendance.

“Those who are willing to pay the higher prices will still relish a night out that includes a movie,” Swinton said.

a shift in their tastes.

“The movie tastes have changed over time,” Queen said. “Now, it’s scary movies. Obviously, that’s going to be a big one. It’s a lot of comic book movies — Marvel, DC — and a lot of feel-

in town, probably two to three times,” McGill said.

After seeing the box office begin to recover from its pandemic struggles, Queen is optimistic about the financial future of Milled-

Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor

Whether or not this summer’s blockbusters saved local theaters in the age of streaming remains to be seen.

“But, for some segments of the population, such as those who used the movie theater as an inexpensive date, a nice, air-conditioned place to spend a Saturday afternoon or as a place to watch classic movies on the big screen at not too expensive a price, the in-

Morning Grind opens Annie Roper Staff Writer

crease in prices will push them out of the market.”

For GC students and staff, a night out at the movies is still affordable, as ticket prices at the AMC Classic Milledgeville 6 are relatively inexpensive: $6 for

matinee screenings, $9 for evening screenings.

Bekk Queen, an AMC Classic Milledgeville 6 employee, has been working at Milledgeville’s local theater for several years. Although he has not noticed a drop-off in GC students’ turnout, he has noticed

good movies, like ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’.”

Ryan McGill, a freshman political science major, identified Milledgeville’s AMC as his theater of choice.

“I go to the movies probably five times a year, and I typically go to this movie theater here,

geville’s

local

theater.

“Fall is typically our busiest time of the year — with summer being second — and for fall, we are expecting quite a big turnout with all of the movies we have coming up,” Queen said.

sandwiches as well as

study. We asked students

seem to be exception-

Delicious Hotdogs once

of fell into our laps, and

a limited lunch menu.

how they felt about a

ally excited. The shop

stood. The restaurant was

we’re hoping that we’ll

Morning Grind, con-

Due to the small size

new coffee shop coexist-

falls directly along the

one of few late-night food

make it a successful

veniently located on the

of the building, the shop

ing alongside Blackbird.

path to class for those

options, and its closing

statement in the city.”

corner of North Co-

will provide indoor and

“I feel like in Black-

living in Campus Edge

came as a shock to many.

The Smiths hope to im-

lumbia and West Mont-

outdoor

The

bird you’re supposed to

and Boulevard; there-

However, to reach it re-

plement extended hours

gomery,

reno-

window that once served

sit down and study for

fore making it almost too

quired a twenty-minute

during finals season, and

vations in August. The

as a drive-thru will be

a little bit;,” said Court-

easy to grab a pastry or

walk from downtown,

possibly to add a mobile

shop is tentatively set to

utilized as a walk-up

ney Owen, junior mass

latte before a 9:00 AM.

and some feel as though

order and delivery sys-

open on October 13th.

window which will pro-

communications major.

“I drink coffee every

a coffee shop may be a

tem for students work-

With chilly Milled-

vide an even easier way

“I think Morning Grind

day,” said Kayla Taitz,

more practical business

ing hard at the library.

geville mornings creep-

for students to stop by

is going to be a way for

junior psychology ma-

to occupy the building.

“We’re really going to

ing around the corner, a

on their way to class.

us to just grab drinks

jor. “I’m so excited for

“I think the loss of

try and make every ex-

warm drink is on every

For years, Blackbird

on the way to class.”

it. Next year, when I’m

Old Tyme was sad, be-

perience a good one, and

cause it was a great late-

always have a smile on

night food, but at the

our faces,” Jared Smith

same time the conve-

said. “And I think the

nience of that was not

taste of our drinks is

so close to downtown,”

going to be top class.”

student’s

began

mind.

seating.

Their

Coffee, located down-

menu will feature drip

town, has been a favor-

surrounding the shop

and walking past it, I’ll

coffees, cold brew, an

ite among students for

comes from all over cam-

definitely be getting it.”

espresso bar, smoothies,

a coffee-break or those

pus, the students living

Morning Grind will

pastries and breakfast

looking for a cozy spot to

nearest Morning Grind

operate where Old Tyme

Though

the

buzz

living

in

Boulevard

Taitz said. “I think coffee

if

be to those anticipat-

executed

properly.” and

Jar-

message

what

their

would

ing the grand open-

ed Smith, the owners

ing,

of Morning Grind, are

pressed

GMC and GC alumni’s.

for their new chapter.

The shop fulfills their

“We just want to get

dream of opening a

our name out there, hope-

small business in a town

fully do great with the

close to their hearts.

community, get to know

“We’re

Morning Grinds convenient location near campus

asked

could be a better option,

Brigette

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When

from

the

Smiths

ex-

excitement

the

everybody, and see how

area, and we know a lot

it goes,” Bridgette said.

of family and friends

They plan to finish

around there,” Bridgette

renovations

and

be-

Smith said. “It just kind

gin hiring this week.

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ABIGAYLE ALLEN, OPINION EDITOR HANNAH ADAMS, ASST. OPINION EDITOR

9.29.2022

OPINION DIANA

Continued from page 1 “The only bright spot in Diana’s life is her sons and the film does portray her as a caring and concerned parent, although one wonders if her sons weren’t troubled by their mother’s erratic behavior,” Driedger said. “The boys do express worry about her unhappiness in the film. I hope they don’t watch this movie about their mother.”It is curious the aspects of Diana’s life that caused her so much unhappiness and depression after becoming the Princess of Wales. I think the true villain of this story is none other than her cheating husband, the now King Charles.

In the article “This is What Really Happened Between Prince Charles and Princess Diana” writer Hana Hong explains some of the details of the king’s well-known affair with Camilla and the ultimate divorce of the royal couple.

“It wasn’t until 1994 that Prince Charles admitted to his adultery with Camilla for the first time,” Hong said. “Princess Diana famously stated, ‘There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.’ The two royals filed for divorce in 1996. Diana died a year later.”

The article also provided some insight

into Diana’s struggles with bulimia as well as some of the causes for her struggle.

“According to Diana, the stress induced by their failing marriage is what instigated her eating disorder, which she

Opinion Editor ~TRIGGER WARNING: BODY IMAGE AND EATING DISORDERS~ Growing up in a social media fueled generation allows many young people to be riddled with comparison at every turn. This is especially true when speaking of college students, whose lives are so affected by the pressures from society being driven home by the constant appearance of social media.

For most, the transition into college can prove to be very challenging and a complete 180 from their lives in high school. On top of a new gained independence, students must learn how to regulate their new lifestyles, find time for school, health and social lives. Sadly, society places an unrealistic goal of staying the same size as you were in high school on these students. This goal of looking the same, should never trump the new life experiences, opportunities, responsibilities and academic agenda that already plagues college students.

Freshman 15 is a terminology that many students hear before even enrolling or choosing their desired universities. As for me, I knew

As said before, there is no way to know to intimate details of the unraveling of Diana and Charles’s marriage.

It is hard to pass judgment on those we do not know. But there is proof enough in her statements

an article called Princess Diana’s Most Riveting and Revealing Quotes in Diana: In Her Own Words, by Elise Taylor, that displays some of the most heart-wrenching citations from Diana. The quotes within this article

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said began after they got engaged,” Hong said.

“According to the book, Diana reports, ‘My husband put his hand on my waistline and said: ‘Oh, a bit chubby here, aren’t we?’ and that triggered off something in me.’”

The cutting words of her husband left deep wounds in the princess and triggered her to take drastic measures to try

Freshman 15 Abigayle Allen

and satisfy his unfair expectations. To me, it seems Charles was cruel to his wife by instilling insecurities and pain in her. I would venture that he most likely deflected his adulterous behaviors as well with excuses and

it to be frowned upon as something that many of my family members went through. Unfortunately, in many senior letters I received, instead of giving me life advice on how to survive college, I was given a health manual on how to stay skinny.

This normalized rhetoric of looking different or gaining the freshman 15 can take a toll on mental health, possibly leading to eating disorders and/or an unhealthy relationship with food.

Instead of learning to understand that a growing body endures

blame on his wife. All because Diana was not Camilla. Charles put Diana through the public humiliation of an unabashed admittance of his love for Camilla and still did not have the decency to be kind to her behind the scenes. It is a shame that a man like this even has the opportunity to reign as king of the United Kingdom.

and the media coverage to draw some general conclusions about the pain Princess Diana endured while living within the monarchy. In Diana’s famous audio tapes, she admits to her issues while also shedding light on her marriage.

She even went so far as to describe her thoughts of committing suicide.

Vogue magazine released

were portrayed in the National Geographic documentary Diana: In Her Own Words. Perhaps the darkest confession from Diana known to date is when she confessed to having harmed herself during her pregnancy with Prince William.

“I threw myself down the stairs. Charles said I was crying wolf, and I said I just felt so desper-

ate, and I was crying my eyes out. And he said, ‘I’m not going to listen, you are always doing this to me, I’m going riding now.’ So, I threw myself down the stairs.

Bearing in my mind I was carrying a child.”

At another time, she admitted to confronting Camilla about the affair.

“I said, ‘Camilla, I’d just like you to know that I know exactly what’s going on.’ And she said, ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about.’ And I said, ‘I know what’s going on between you and Charles, and I just want you to know that . . .. Don’t treat me like an idiot.’”

To me, the most chilling thing Diana ever said on record is when she described herself as, “a lamb to the slaughter.”

The most heartbreaking part to me is that she was such a shattered soul but still tried to be a moral leader and represent goodness to the people.

She did copious amounts of volunteer work such as working with HIV and AIDS support and acting as the patron or president of over 100 charities. Despite living in so much misery, she gave her entire heart to those less fortunate than herself. The day the Princess of Wales was taken from the world a beautiful light was lost and a role left empty seeming impossible to fill again.

of those individuals develop disordered eating.

Social media promotion of diet pills, detox teas, juice cleanses and unhealthy digestion gummies have become the rage on many apps like TikTok. These accounts have accrued a following of many students looking to live this “perfect” lifestyle that has been sold to them so well. Instead of seeing through photoshop, warped angles and unachievable standards, many students see themselves as “wrong” for not accomplishing their

“When I was in high school I was a completely different person than I am now. College is meant to be the time when you grow mentally so why are we shamed upon for growing physically? I would never trade my 21 year old body and mind for the one I had when I was 17.”

- Anna Bloess, 4th year nursing major

normal changes in size with age, students learn how to look their best, neglecting feeling their best. The social media presence offers harmful advertising of diets and weight loss plans rather than the advertisement of the “silent disease” that plagues many college students. According to The Mercury News, 35% of normal eaters progress into pathological dieting and 20-25%

desired appearance. The unfortunate and hidden truth behind many of these health and fitness accounts comes down to the wealth of these content creators in that they can afford personal trainers, nutritionists and private chefs to help maintain these appearances.

Disorded eating affects the entire population regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status,

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weight and body size.

This illness is not chosen and is something that affects many students on a vulnerable level. Instead of idolizing these fake influencers, let’s work together to raise awareness, education, research dollars, and access to life-saving treatments to target the mental health of students struggling

with these awful diseases.

If I have learned anything as a fourth-year senior, I have learned that our bodies are machines.

They are machines that must be fueled in order to perform our day-today lives. Our bodies are beautiful, and they are OUR OWN to take care of. While it is important to maintain a healthy

lifestyle, it should never be done at the expense of your mental health.

If you find yourself relating in any way to the topics above do not hesitate to reach out to your friends, family and the resources provided on campus.

You can find resources at gcsu. edu/gcmentalhealth

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ABIGAYLE ALLEN, OPINION EDITOR HANNAH ADAMS, ASST. OPINION EDITOR

9.29.2022

OPINION

#BeReal or #BeFake Abigayle Allen

user of the BeReal app

The simplicity of what

Opinion Editor

receives a notification at

used to be has some-

known

the same time and must

I grew up in a small town, meaning there was little left to the imagination when finding out about each other’s whereabouts

or

dai-

ly activities. After high school, my friends and I all dispersed and keeping in touch was left to the casual stalking of snapchat stories or the mindless

scrolling

of

other social media platforms. This tactic proved to be true for many of my friends I have met since being at GC. Being a fourth-year student, many of my friends, including

myself,

have

very different academic and professional agen-

begun breaking the mold

Gen Z has the chance to

media

of filtered, perfect pos-

experience social media

how shifted. What used

platforms has seemed

es with the uploads of

without the stress and

produce a snapshot at-

to be a fun moment to

to infiltrate our once

photo dumps, it is my

give the opportunity to

tempting to look good

take our phones out and

authentic two minutes

hope that BeReal does

look back at a photo al-

or interesting in two

capture the exact same

to be our real selves. I

not gain the same repu-

bum of all snapshots tak-

minutes seems almost

moment has turned into

have begun to detest the

tation of chosen random

en within the app visible

comforting. Society is

BeReal having bad tim-

late notification received

posts, and rather uphold

to these private accounts.

riddled with insecurities

ing, notifications that

from some that decided

the comforting insecuri-

Like our parents rem-

regarding our looks and

ty left to a random two

iniscing on scrapbooks,

comparing our lives, so

minute assigned time

old polaroid’s and year-

watching every person

limit. While BeReal does

book photos, every us-

feel this same insecuri-

not have the same cap-

er’s

ty and still manage to

tion space or DM share-

albums could be the

upload two pictures a

able ability as a Twit-

photos shown to our

day has proven to break

ter or Facebook profile

kids. The best of times,

the barriers that many

might allow, it upholds

the times in between,

social media platforms

a since of tradition and

and the unedited ver-

uphold. But who am I

simplicity through pho-

sions of our real selves

to say this mold has not

tos that no other app has

in real time. This power

already been broken?

been able to gain. BeReal

to remember the nights

I remember sitting in a

promotes and has hopes

we spent studying, the

large group of my friends

that its users will remiad

nights we spent together,

when I first heard about

authentic even if it is for

and the nights we may

just two minutes a day.

not want to remember

There is comfort in

helps in making BeReal

BeReal—an app used to

The toxicity of our social

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capture your most au-

personal

BeReal

das that do not allow

thentic moment. BeReal

the assigned two min-

the fact that no one can

beautiful and authentic.

for the same quality

friends have posted late,

started with just my little

and an overabundance of

utes was not interesting

go viral, get more likes,

It is my hope that we

time as freshman year.

group of college friends

friends on this app that

enough to post. While

or even make BeReal

can continue pushing for

A phone call or text re-

and now has blossomed

makes the aimless scroll-

these photos are still un-

their career. BeReal has

authenticity and strive to

quires a certain amount

into a community of

ing we participate in on

edited and posted within

allowed the opportunity

do away with the con-

of effort and shared time

people I have known

other social media plat-

a two-minute span, this

to make fun out of so-

straints of many of our

between

people,

my whole life. Every

forms feel all too familiar.

late post has given users

cial media again, where

social media platforms.

but BeReal has allowed

single day we would all

Where BeReal used

the opportunity to post

a generation has only

We must keep BeReal,

for

maintenance

post our snapshots and

to be a fun activity that

their “best” moments

seen the competition,

real, if you will change

of “keeping up” with

scroll aimlessly to see

my friends and I took

rather than the moments

comparison, and insecu-

the narrative of the tox-

friends more convenient.

what everyone was up to.

part in, it has seemingly

that may fall on between.

rity that lies within the

ic social media pres-

The idea that each

Fast forward to today:

become more of a chore.

While Instagram has

realms of social media.

ence we all live in now.

when the first Avengers movie played in theaters, I was immediately drawn to Black Widow or Natasha Romanoff. Obviously for any young girl it is inspiring to see a female character being a talented fighter and holding her own. And then, this past year at the release of the Black Widow movie, I once again fell in love with the character. She was one of the first female roles of my childhood to display so much strength, independence and determination. She was not a damsel in distress, but she was also portrayed with realistic limitations as one of the only heroes without a special ability.

Natasha also did not feel forced into the group to fulfill the female movie quota. She fit well into the dynamic and contributed so much to the success of the group. It was Natasha Romanoff ’s character that inspired me to work towards that same independence and determination for myself. In the Entertainment article, “How Black Widow helped clear the way for more female superheroes,” written by Anthony Breznican, the author shares a quote from actress Scarlett Johansson about the im-

pact of her character.

“That is such a powerful journey to see anybody take, but certainly to see a woman on screen represented in that way: a flawed superhero with a gray moral compass coming to terms with what’s happened to her,” Johansson said. “It’s definitely shown some sort of path for these other female superheroes to be able to walk down.

I certainly don’t take credit for that, though.”

As a young girl, having these inspiring fe-

male characters to look

the

two

Fictional Characters Hannah Adams

Asst. Opinion Editor For most people, there have been at least one or two fictional characters that influenced them at a young age. Whether it be aspects such as looks, personality, fashion or just overall demeanor, something about being young and witnessing fictional characters is heavily influential to personality developement.

Growing up, I always had a vivid imagination, and there was a plethora of characters that caused me to change parts of myself to be more like them.

Hermione Granger was probably the first fictional character to really inspire and impact me from a young age. I remember watching Harry Potter each year and wanting to match her intelligence and bravery as I got older. I always loved the way she was the smartest of the group and the fact that she was always referred to as the brightest witch of her age. It inspired me to want to do well in school and to work hard so that I would also be perceived as intelligent by others.

In a Varsity Tutors essay written by Melanie of Covington, the au-

thor reflects on Hermione’s impact in her life.

“While reading the Harry Potter series, I saw so much of myself in Hermione, that I felt connected to her on a personal level,” Melanie said. “We shared similar viewpoints and I felt that I could follow her example and be a model student and even better friend. Hermione always found solutions to problems concerning her and her friends and I mimicked that aspect of her character. Hermione Granger was indeed a great role model for me, and for future generations of girls just like us.”

Another fictional character that has been monumental in my life is Brooke Davis. If you are not familiar with the show One Tree Hill, Brooke Davis was one of the most iconic female characters of modern television. She was funny, confident, sarcastic and completely unafraid of standing up for herself. Even today I sometimes go back and ask myself, “What would Brooke Davis do?” when I’m not sure how to handle a situation. I also loved watching the character progress throughout the seasons and to

mature into an amazing woman. In the early episodes, Brooke was a mean girl that projected her personal pain on to others. It is not until the character gets older that you realize she was just a lost teenager that really does have a good heart.

I loved watching Brooke find herself and ultimately become the kindest character on the show. I was not the only young girl to be influenced by B Davis, as writer Alexandria Luker tells about her love for the character in Play Buzz article, “Why Brooke Davis is a role model for young girls everywhere.”

“Brooke knew she was special and that she was one in a million,” Luker said. “She wasn’t afraid to stand up to for herself and stand her ground.

She embraced who she was and was never apologetic, And through her self-confidence she always said want she needed to say and stood up for her loved ones.”

When it came to smarts and confidence, Hermione Granger and Brooke Davis were my role models, but when it comes to mental toughness and independence another character comes into the mix. In 2011,

up to was everything.

It taught me how to get through

tough

times

and provided me with a safe place for when life was hard. I still love and relate to each of the characters named and see parts of their influence in my personality today. I would guess that most people have a few key characters from their

childhood

that

were impressionable to them while growing up.

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