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HUNTER BIDEN INDICTED

ON GUN RELATED CHARGES Kylie Rowe Asst. A&L Editor

Courtesy of GC Athletics

GC volleyball vs Augusta University Emily Henderson Asst. Sports Editor GC volleyball started conference play with a tough battle against Augusta University. While the Bobcats were able to hold their ground, Augusta was still able to sweep GC in three sets.

The first set started off

strong for both teams. For a majority of the set, the two teams equally competed against each other. The two teams were able to go back and forth against one another until the Bobcats were able to tie the set 13-13 with a big kill by Rachel Machovec, an outside hitter.

GC let simple mistakes ruin the good

run they had going, which allowed Augusta to score 12 points in a row to win the set, winning the set 25-13.

Augusta was able to keep their hot streak rolling in the start of set two, while the Bobcats tried to get back into their rhythm.

See VOLLEYBALL| Page 6

President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted by the Justice Department for accusations of lying about his drug use when he purchased a handgun in Oct. 2018.

This indictment seems to be leading to a potentially chaotic trial, after a failed plea deal. This trial will take place during a critical time in Biden senior’s reelection campaign.

Biden risks being sentenced to a maximum penalty of 25

years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000.

According to the New York Times, drug users being indicted on illegal possession is very rare unless that possession is relevant in another, more serious, crime.

Most individuals who are in similar positions to Biden’s plea out; however, the plea deal that was originally being discussed was thrown out after Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) Officials accused David Weiss, Special Counsel Attorney on Biden’s case, of hindering progress to the investigation.

The original deal

had Biden pleading not guilty to all charges until the I.R.S. Official’s accusations as well as the presentation of evidence that Biden had evaded paying taxes on $4 million dollars of income in 2017 and 2018, according to the Associated Press. The plea deal was then changed to include a guilty plea on the misdemeanor counts of tax evasion, which was rejected. The I.R.S. agents and their republican allies feel that the timing of this discovery played a huge role in the now-coming indictment.

See BIDEN | Page 3

Joelton Mayfield returns to Milledgeville

A&L Editor Paige Blakemore discusses live shows and new album with the singer-songwriter Paige Blakemore A&L Editor Joelton

Mayfield,

singer-songwriter,

will

be playing at the Birdhouse Theatre at Blackbird Coffee on Friday, Oct. 13, with Styrofoam Winos

at

7:00

p.m.

The singer-songwriter genre is known best for its honest storytelling and painstaking lyrics.

These artists are exceptional in the craft of cap-

erly from the heart, with thoughtful melodies and guitar

riffs

intention-

in

the

early

2000s.”

Mayfield

attributes

masterclass

musicians,

ally echoing his words.

such as Bob Dylan and

Born in central Tex-

Willie Nelson, as some

as and Nashville-based

of his biggest inspira-

since

Mayfield

tions. Alongside this, he

graduated from Belmont

looks up to other art-

University with a degree

ists, some lesser-known

in English, explaining his

than others, like Char-

attention to words and

lie Pride, George Jones,

inter-contextual sublay-

Big Thief and Pavement.

ers he brings to his work.

Varying from song to

“At the end of the day,

song, Mayfield is con-

I start from a place of

stantly taking note of and

2017,

writing a folk or coun-

jotting down new lyrics.

turing the thoughts and

try song,” Mayfield said.

The songs come together

feelings of masses and

“All of my influences

when he sits down with a

turning it into some-

and background come

guitar or piano and struc-

thing meaningful that

from that folk, coun-

tures his ideas to chords.

can resonate with others.

try and Texas-country

In his debut EP, “I

Mayfield is no stranger to this, as he writes clev-

Courtesy of Joelton Mayfield

range of subjects, from

on Dec. 3, 2019, only a

love, loss and religion,

few months before the

with

Hope You Make It,” May-

with a country rock feel.

COVID-19

growing up in church

field addresses a wide

This EP was released

ic, with a series of tour

tradition

mixed

pandem-

dates to follow that were

ultimately

canceled.

See MAYFIELD | Page 7

Travel advisories issued for the U.S. and Atlanta Drew Oldham Opinion Editor As Americans, we have been led to believe that our country is thought to be universally desirable by foreigners that are quite envious of our nation’s beautiful scenery, economic prowess and democratic system.

From the time we are young, it is taught to us that many people in the world who are not Americans want to be and that

being an American is a fortuitous privilege that we should be grateful for.

While I am a proud member of this nation, which has served as a beacon of freedom and opportunity for many who have come to it.

Our nation is no longer as universally desirable as it once was, a fact that can clearly be seen in the way that attitudes of other nations about their citizens traveling here have changed.

Many problems

in America have run amuck. We now have a much higher proportion of gun violence and poverty than other nations of similar industrial capacity. Additionally, The U.S. has been plagued by mass shootings in the last decade and it is an epicenter of terrorist attacks from both domestic and international terrorists.

Although it is easy to keep the rose-colored view that we are an outstanding nation to be proud of due to its exten-

sive prosperity, perhaps this view is a bit outdated and out of touch with reality. This is evidenced by the fact that multitudes of countries have issued travel advisories to their citizens that plan to travel to the United States, warning of a variety of threats that are heightened in the U.S. that are generally not a major concern in their country.

Countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Israel and France have in-

formed their citizens to take precautionary measures and to stay aware of their surroundings when visiting the U.S.. The general theme of these messages being, the United States is more violent than your home country.

Be prepared to take precautions that you might not have to take at home.

The worry these nations have is regarding the alarming rate of gun violence. This fear is evidenced by the fact that both Japan and New

Zealand

have

specif-

ic guidelines for what their

citizens

should

do in the event they are confronted with an active shooter situation.

New Zealand provides an “active shooter” pamphlet to travelers bound to the U.S., and Japan has created a threestep plan for its citizens in a shooter situation.

See TRAVEL| Page 11

NEWS | PG. 4

SPORTS | PG. 5

ARTS & LIFE | PG. 9

OPINION & MISC. | PG. 11

The senator reignites the debate around age in politics.

A New England Patriots fan’s death brings stadium safety standards into question.

Drug abuse is prevalent in Hollywood and the entertainment industry at large.

But why?

Why do certain areas of Milledgeville not have access to healthy food?

MITT ROMNEY TO NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION

SCUFFLE AT NFL GAME TURNS DEADLY

HOLLYWOOD AND DRUG ABUSE

MILLEDGEVILLE IS A FOOD DESERT

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KATE VERITY, NEWS EDITOR SHADIMON SMITH, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

10.04.2023

NEWS

FDA rejects nasal spray alternative to EpiPen Drew Oldham

of the utmost severity.

Neffy’s ease of use and

lieve there is still not an

fail in a life-threaten-

and Advisory Commit-

Opinion Editor

Anaphylaxis can be com-

desirability, as opposed

FDA-approved non-nee-

ing situation, whereas

tee in favor of the drug

pletely debilitating and

to traditional needle in-

dle epinephrine option.

injections

not.

is a prime example of

fatal for the individual

jection, could likely en-

“I’m shocked,” Ru-

“While I think the

this. There is no real rea-

and can occur within

courage more individuals

bin said. “There are no

drug

minutes of exposure to

afflicted by severe aller-

alternatives right now.

doesn’t have adequate

the compound the in-

gies to carry life-saving

You basically have epi-

efficacy

dividual is allergic to.

epinephrine with them.

nephrine

autoinjector

point,” Amirshahi said.

In

mid-September,

the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, decided not to approve a new epinephrine nasal spray that would provide a needle-free alternative to traditional epinephrine autoinjectors. The agency informed ARS Pharmaceuticals

that

their product, referred

All

has data

merit, at

it this

ap-

According to product

devices, needle options,

Among the critics of

epinephrine

research surveys con-

and people have been

the FDA’s decision to re-

treatments require in-

ducted by ARS Phar-

clamoring for years to

ject Neffy is GC criminal

jection into the body via

maceuticals, as many as

get a needle-free option.”

justice professor Adam

needle. These injections

85% of patients who face

Members of the FDA

can be painful and un-

severe allergies would be

advisory board who vot-

proved

currently

would

Lamparello.

Lamparel-

lo feels that the FDA

son to reject this drug.”

Lamparello’s ticism

of

skep-

the

FDA’s

action is only intensified by the fact that the study the FDA is saying it needs ARS to conduct was already previously

discussed.

It

was agreed upon that it

to as “Neffy,” must be

would occur in the mar-

additionally studied be-

keting stage after the

fore entering the com-

drug gained approval.

mercial

drug

market.

This decision by the

The FDA requested

FDA could reignite the

that this study must di-

growing lack of trust

rectly compare the effica-

of

cy of the drug to current

while

which have been used

ers without a non-nee-

an extensive track record

dle alternative for now.

in effectively counter-

“After

le-

ty

thal allergic reactions.

Since

simultaneously

leaving epinephrine us-

for a long time and have

potentially

in-

stitutions in America

autoinjector treatments,

acting

governmental

Neffy Prototype

epinephrine

the

promises

empof

the

COVID-19 vaccine and boosters,

which

have

nasal spray successful-

pleasant for those who

willing to carry epineph-

ed against Neffy raise

is a political organiza-

ly passed through two

must do them; however,

rine around with them

questions about the prod-

tion, and its decisions

FDA

subcommittees

they are necessary in the

daily if Neffy was an op-

uct’s effectiveness, given

are made by bureaucrats

with overwhelming ap-

face of an allergy attack.

tion, up from around 55%

that

treat-

rather than based on ob-

proval, some found this

As a result of this,

with

options.

ments have an extensive

jective medical findings.

decision to not approve

Neffy stands to corner

Many allergists and

track record of effectively

“The FDA is abso-

this drug surprising. The

the market of epineph-

health

profession-

preventing anaphylaxis.

lutely and undoubtedly

panels voted 16-6 in fa-

rine distribution. The

als were baffled by the

Dr. Maryann Amir-

political. Their decisions

vor of the drug’s use in

nasal spray would offer

FDA’s decision not to

shahi, a professor of

are politically motivated

adults and 17-5 in fa-

a much more conve-

approve this drug, espe-

emergency medicine at

and are not often based

decision on any drug,”

vor of the drug’s use in

nient, simple and pain-

cially given that it was

Georgetown University,

on facts, truth or impar-

ARS plans to resubmit

children,

respectively.

free means of obtaining

proven to work effec-

explained her skepticism

tiality,” Lamparello said.

its application for Neffy

Neffy and traditional

needed epinephrine in

tively in clinical trials.

of Neffy, which caused

“Their decision to go

to the FDA in the first

autoinjectors both work

comparison to jabbing

According to NBC,

her to vote against its

against the overwhelm-

half of 2024, presumably

to reverse anaphylaxis, a

yourself or the person

Dr. Zachary Rubin, an

approval.

wor-

ing majority on the Pul-

after completing the ad-

type of allergic reaction

in need with a needle.

allergist,

ries that the drug may

monary Allergy Drugs

ditional requisite study.

current

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cannot

be-

traditional

She

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not only failed to prevent the transmission of the disease but have caused health problems in those who take it,” said Jackson Gray, junior finance major. “I find it hard to trust the FDA’s

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KATE VERITY, NEWS EDITOR SHADIMON SMITH, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

10.04.2023

NEWS

DATA SCIENCE MAJOR SPOTLIGHT: GRANT JONES Chance Curbow Staff Writer

Data science is a major that focuses on utilizing computer skills and inferential reasoning to interpret data and draw conclusions about larger populations. The degree incorporates many skills, such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, coding and social science. These skills are valuable on their own but will be utilized mainly to collect, clean and visualize data while identifying and attempting to explain trends.

“If you have good math skills, and you feel like you’re not putting them to use enough and would like to get more into the technology field,” said Grant Jones, a senior data science major.

“I think it’s a really great major.”

Essential skills within the data science major are math skills, technical skills, programming skills and, of course, workplace skills. Statistics and algorithms are a big part of gathering data as well as utilizing and sometimes building machine learning models.

Technical skills, such as artificial intelligence, or AI, data manipulation and data mining are important within the major as well, and jobs around AI have been expand-

ing recently with further developments in programs such as ChatGPT. Programming skills are both extremely useful and profitable. Knowing a coding language is a skill that is sought after by many employers outside of just the data science job field.

Common workplace skills, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration and project management or presentation are still valuable, and building these skills will increase your value in any field you consider.

“I like how the mathematics is applied to the computer science because I’m not a theoretical math person, so it feels like it’s more practical to me,” Jones said. “And I feel like I’m a fairly social person, especially for being a technology major, so I’d like to somehow leverage my people skills in my career as well as my knowledge of computer science and math.”

The marketplace for data science majors allows for growth and collaboration between different professions. Some jobs that are in demand for students graduating with data science degrees are data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data architect, machine learning engineer and business

BIDEN

Grant Jones

intelligence engineer.

The average data scientist determines which questions their teams should be asking and how to answer those questions with the data they have access to, often producing predictive models to theorize outcomes.

Data analysts collect, analyze and evaluate data sets as well as review and organize past data to perform statistical calculations and find trends for clients, typically businesses. Data engineers build systems that collect and store data for data analyzers to utilize later, and data architects create the plans for storage and organization for the data engineers to build.

Machine learning en-

gineers design the architecture used in AI programming.

They work with other data scientists and programmers to automate AI to detect patterns, filter data and perform calculations. Business intelligence engineers design, install and maintain data systems that analyze large data chunks for financial and business purposes.

All these careers use skills developed throughout earning a data science degree.

The different jobs offer different focuses and interests within the major and can be maximized by having a concentration within your data science major.

these charges are still being pursued, but proseContinued from page 1 cutors say that the statute of limitations may run out this month. Once the Hunter Biden’s lawstatute has run out, prosyer, Abbe Lowell, told ecutors will no longer CNN that the indictbe able to charge Biden. ment was a result of poWith the trial not litical pressure. After the set to officially start unaccusation of Mr. Weiss til 2024, it is hard to “hamstringing” the insay whether a judge vestigation, it could will allow Biden to be be said that he felt the tried for these charges. need to overcorrect goCNN also claimed ing forward. This means that the legality of the that the indictment of these charges, though gun possession law that unusual froma law per- Biden is being indictspective, should not ed of is being called be entirely shocking. into question after three Along with the southern states ruled in charge of illegal posses- August that it was unsion, Biden also marked constitutional to restrict on the The Bureau of drug users’ right to bear Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- arms because it violated arms and Explosives the Second Amendment.

CNBC says that (ATF) form, a form that amidst this, House is signed when purchasing a federal firearm, Speaker Kevin McCarthy that he was not addicted and other members of the to any substance at the Republican Party such as time of the purchase. former President Donald Prosecutors claim this Trump are questioning was a lie since Biden the involvement of Preshas publicly stated that ident Biden in his son’s he was in and out of alleged illegal activities. rehab around the time However, so far, nothing for his use of cocaine. to support these allegaAccording to CNN, tions has been found.

President Biden and Hunter Biden

Birmingham Police tase high school band director Minor High School band director Johnny Mims was repeatedly tased by Birmingham Police Kate Verity

As the performance

News Editor On Sept. 14, Alabama high school band director Johnny Mims was tased by police officers for refusing to stop

their

postgame

against the band direc-

around whether police

have

acknowledge

lash and protest, as many

ended, the stadium lights

tor,

should exist as an un-

the fact and be fair to

people feel it will only in-

went out, and the officers

harm and inflicting emo-

questionable

authority

police in this country

tried to arrest Mims for

tional distress all while

over citizens or if their

that that sort of idyllic

defying their directions.

in front of his students.”

role should be one of me-

type of policing can’t al-

has

diation and assistance.

ways exist,” Sanchez said.

pushed an officer, which

raised questions regard-

However, for many, there

Situations of police

resulted

ing the need for police

is no single clear answer.

Allegedly, in

Mims him

be-

causing

The

physical

incident

to

aggression

have

crease police-related violence in the surrounding

neighborhoods.

Mims

has

been

be-

charged with disorder-

ing tased. Mims denies

reform.

incident

“In an ideal world, we

come common headlin-

ly conduct, harassment

that he assaulted the

is being referred to by

would have police that

ing news in the United

officer and claims that

many as an abuse of

were more service-ori-

States. For one, the recent

and resisting arrest. For

when the lights went

power by the Birming-

ented and that sort of

construction

School’s football team

out, he felt someone

ham Police and a vio-

prioritized

facilitating

City,” a $90 million po-

27-0, and the band was

grab him and jumped

lation of Mims’s rights.

a happy and safe life-

lice training complex in

celebrating with their

as a knee-jerk reaction.

Matheson Sanchez, as-

style for everybody, but

the Atlanta, has been met

the

all too often, I think we

with significant back-

ues to be investigated.

stadium

performance.

Minor High School, where Mims works, beat P.D. Jackson-Olin High

Givan,

sistant professor of crim-

ter.” Prior to the game,

the lawyer representing

inal justice with research

the

directors

Mims in this case, has re-

in corrections and police

agreed that they would

quested that the officers

reform, feels that police

play three extra songs af-

involved in this incident

reform

ter the game to celebrate.

be placed on adminis-

necessary in any society

Officers from the Bir-

trative leave, calling the

as the world changes.

mingham Police Depart-

altercation an example of

“I think reform refers

ment approached Mims

the use of excessive force.

to a continual striving

and told him to stop the

“Without any justifi-

to meet the ever-de-

performance so every-

able cause, a Birmingham

veloping

one could leave the sta-

police officer approached

a progressing society,”

dium. Mims replied that

the band director, es-

Sanchez said. “It has to

they were on their last

calating

situation

be because otherwise,

song, and they would

to an unimaginable ex-

we’d still have police that

be done with the per-

tent,’’ Givan said. “The

look like slave patrols.”

formance momentarily.

officer deployed a taser

One question revolves

traditional band

“fifth-quar-

Juandalynn

The

the

is

of

“Cop

the time being, he will remain on administrative leave with pay while situation

contin-

continually

demands

of

BPD body camera footage shows Mims continue to conduct the band as officers as him to end the performace.

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KATE VERITY, NEWS EDITOR SHADIMON SMITH, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

10.04.2023

NEWS

Mitt Romney announces retirement Jack McKinney Contributing Writer In 2018, the United States experienced one of the largest youth voting turnouts for midterm elections in history.

According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning

and

Engagement,

or CIRCLE, at Tisch

bers

present

valuable

generation of leaders. Just

many positive impacts

separate from party lines.

Foreseeably, it did not

experience relative to

this past month, Rom-

across American politics.

“Donald Trump calls

stop him from attend-

their old age, they simply

ney released a statement

genera-

global warming a hoax,

ing many BLM protests

can’t keep up with the ev-

clarifying his position

tion of leaders, having

and President Biden of-

and rallies regardless.

er-changing world,” said

on seeking reelection.

grown

alongside

fers feel-good solutions

Despite going through

Emily Wright, freshman

“I think it’s time for

these arising issues, pres-

that make no difference

political science major.

guys like me to get out

ents better equipped to

to the global climate,”

This brings a new

of the way and have

put forth positive solu-

Romney said. “It would

sentiment into the mix:

people in the next gen-

tions,” Wright said. “I

be a great thing if both

a correlation between

eration step forward,”

believe America, guided

President Biden and for-

“political success” and

Romney said. “They’re

by the new generation

mer President Trump

a

the ones that need to

of leaders, is an America

would

youthful

Congress.

“The

next up

stand

aside.”

College, youth turnout was,

strikingly,

this

have to be resolved by

the legitimacy of this

the American youth as

representa-

their

tion. The age of Con-

of the historical uptake in youth voting rates.

“Although these mem-

does.”

national hardships may

main concerned about

that

legislation

Decisions about many

However, many re-

paralleling

people

ney said. “That’s what

sentation of U.S. youth.

ically

have

what is necessary,” Rom-

in the political repre-

oldest in history, iron-

that provided as much

we come together to do

demonstrating a shift

rent Senate remains the

san COVID-19 relief bill

sis, it is essential that

ing to CIRCLE, thereby

of 64 years old, the cur-

formation of a biparti-

crisis, and during a cri-

was merely 13%, accord-

to blame. At an average

which resulted in the

our country is facing a

turnout

gress could be primarily

litical solutions, one of

hurting right now, and

in 2014, whereupon the

increased

carve out his own po-

“We

cantly higher than that voting

Romney continued to

as $908 billion in relief.

28%.

This rate was signifi-

youth

partisanship dilemmas,

participation

in

Senator Mitt Romney

voting rises to histor-

Definitively, even some

make the decisions that

committed to the indi-

This sort of criticism

ic levels. Mitt Romney,

of the older politicians

will shape the world

vidual rights of people.”

is nothing new. In 2020,

through his consistent

recognize

argu-

they will be living in.”

Even through the lati-

during the height of Black

ment to be important.

Some GC students

tudes of this argument, it

Lives Matter, or BLM ,

be-

does not stop here. Rom-

protests across the na-

Romney is 76 years old.

lief wholeheartedly. A

ney sheds additional in-

tion, Romney became at

Despite his age, he is

transition to a younger

sight by relating ongoing

odds with Trump regard-

leading the fight for a new

Congress could bring

challenges to solutions

ing such demonstrations.

Utah

this Senator

Mitt

agree

with

this

distaste for both current political parties, has ultimately orchestrated a response proportional to this trend: out with the current generation, in with the next generation.

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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR EMILY HENDERSON, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

10.04.2023

SPORTS

The death of a fan shocks the NFL world Drew Bogumill

ed to Sturdy Memo-

Staff Writer

rial Hospital in Attle-

A violent confrontation occurred in Gillette Stadium on Sept.

exactly what happened.

folk County district at-

pending further testing.”

actions of that one Mi-

“He

basically

just

torney. An autopsy was

The DA did not elabo-

ami fan that night do not

grabbed

another

guy,

also taken to try and fig-

rate on what “medical is-

represent us as a whole.”

where he passed away

and they started tus-

ure out what could have

sue” Mooney had exactly.

“Whether or not the

just

sling

a

caused Mooney’s death.

So far, there has not

punches are what ulti-

boro,

Massachusetts,

before

midnight.

According

to

few minutes,” said Joe

In a report from CBS

been anyone arrested or

mately killed him, the

Lisa,

Kilmartin, a fan who

News Boston, the autopsy

charged in connection

fans should still be held

Dale was a season tick-

witnessed the incident.

showed Mooney suffered

with the death of Mooney.

accountable

et holder for 30 years

At one point, another

a “medical issue” that

“We’re still review-

happened,” said Payne

and a father of two.

Dolphins

walked

may have been a contrib-

ing all of the video and

Wilson, a junior busi-

She said he went to the

up, punched him, and

uting factor in his death.

other

said

ness major. “At the end

game with three friends,

the man just went out.”

It also did not suggest

David Traub, a Nor-

of the day, you don’t have

who told her they were

But even before the

traumatic injury played

folk County DA’s Office

the right to beat some-

by

preliminary autopsy re-

a role in his passing.

spokesperson.

“We’re

one up because they are

other fans at the game.

sults were revealed the

“Preliminary autopsy

still piecing this togeth-

fans of another team.”

Wednesday

results did not suggest

er, all of the events.”

This is the second

Mooney

morning, Kilmartin said

traumatic injury, but did

“It is definitely a trage-

time in three weeks

EMTs responded to

said. “He has the pa-

he believed that Mooney

identify a medical issue,”

dy that should never have

that a brawl has start-

the incident at around

tience of a saint. I don’t

was in distress before he

according to a statement

occurred,” said Christian

ed amongst NFL fans.

10:57 p.m., as Mooney

know what happened.”

ever even hit the deck.

from the Norfolk District

Castillo, a senior mass

Many fans are hoping for

was still alive but need-

Accounts from wit-

An investigation has

Attorney’s Office. “Cause

communication

major.

the NFL to make some

nesses of the incident have

been opened by the po-

and manner of death

“I am a huge Dolphins

kind of change to help

helped

lice as well as the Nor-

remain

fan, and I can say that the

prevent these incidents.

17 that led to the death of a lifelong Patriots fan.

Dale Mooney, 53, lost his life after an altercation with rival fans on a Sunday-night game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins. The incident happened

toward

the

end of the fourth quarter of the game in the 300 Level of the stadium.

ed

medical

attention.

He was then transport-

Mooney’s

“verbally

wife,

taunted”

“It takes a lot to get him

mad,”

piece together

around

fan

following

for

undetermined

evidence,”

for

what

Courtesy of GC Athletics

GC volleyball starts their season off hot Drew Bogumill

Bobcats

Tornadoes. The Bobcats

Miller and Machovec,

vec, who each had five

did pick up a three-set

unfortunately fell in set

who both tallied nine

a piece. Riese Johnson

win against CAU, they

one 25-14 but came back

digs in the doubleheader.

stole the show, however,

fell to TC in four sets.

to win the second set

“We competed every

accounting for 19 of the

In the first match

25-20. In the final two

day in practice to push

Bobcat’s 31 total assists.

against CAU, the Bobcats

sets of the match, GC

each other to be the

On defense, Libero

took set one 25-19, set

fell 25-20, then 25-17.

best player we all could

Olivia Avarez had a stel-

two 25-18 and set three

Johnson picked up

be,” said Camryn Carl-

lar game, tying her ca-

25-10 in a clean sweep.

reer high for digs with

to 9-3 for the season.

Staff Writer GC Volleyball has had a

tremendous

season

so far, with many players shining across the court. They just recently swept Fort Valley State University on the road

and

Rachel

Macho-

While

the

double-double

ton, a sophomore right-

The offense was led

for the season, having

side. “We are all going

a total of 15. Avarez was

by Rosa Fisher, who

great performances on

to continue to support

Throughout the series,

followed by Callie Mill-

tallied eight total kills

both offense and de-

each other and have

a plethora of GC play-

er, who had her own

on the day. She was fol-

fense. Johnson had a

each other’s backs to

ers had fantastic perfor-

career high of 12 digs.

lowed by both Miller

total of 19 assists and

keep the success rolling.”

then

and Madeline Gilmartin,

13 digs for the day.

Senior middle block-

Carlton and Abby In-

traveled to Atlanta on

who had five kills a piece.

Behind Johnson was

fante had nine kills each.

Sept. 26 to take on both

The second match of

Avarez who had a total

in is confident about

Ten more kills came

Talladega College and

the doubleheader was

of 10 digs for the day.

her team’s plan to sus-

from Cadence Spilotros

Clark Atlanta University.

against

Right behind her were

tain

to bring their record

mances. Both Camryn

The

Bobcats

the

Talladega

another

er

Mary

Kate

their

“We plan to continue to work in the gym and get 1% better during each practice together,” Kotzin said. “This goes along with holding each other accountable and working hard to not make the same mistake twice.”

After the double header, the Bobcats improved to 10-4 on the season.

They started off Peach

Kotz-

success.

Belt Conference play on Sept. 27, where they took on Augusta University.

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SPORTS VOLLEYBALL the Bobcats were able to ing in the start of set two, strong run at the end teams. GC was able to reigning PBC Player of hold their ground, Au-

while the Bobcats tried

and use their power to

produce 26, while Au-

gusta was still able to

to get back into their

push for the win. Au-

gusta was able to produce

sweep GC in three sets.

rhythm. GC was able

gusta was able to score

39, with 16 in set three.

The first set started off

to settle down and play

their last six points from

The simple mistakes by

strong for both teams. For

into some strong rallies

kills and ended up win-

the Bobcats were a main

a majority of the set, the

but could not execute

ning the match with a

cause of their downfall

two teams equally com-

enough to win the set.

final set score of 25-21.

in this match, with a to-

ly excited for our first

peted against each oth-

Simple mistakes again

“I think we just need

tal of 23 errors, while

conference home open-

er. The two teams were

cost them the set, with

to work a little harder

Augusta only had 11.

er,” said Riese Johnson,

able to go back and forth

Augusta winning 25-13.

in practice,” Fisher said.

against one another un-

The Bobcats were able

“We came really close,

hoped to start confer-

til the Bobcats were able

to start the third set like

but in the end, it just

ence play off strong with

to tie the set 13-13 with

a completely different

slipped away from us.

a win, this first match

a big kill by Rachel Ma-

team. This set, GC was

I think we had a lot of

was not an easy com-

chovec, an outside hitter.

able to stay on top of

good energy the whole

petition for them. Au-

set, fighting. I think we

Augusta for a majority

GC let simple mis-

Augusta for a majority

time, but I think every-

gusta was able to finish

are really well-prepared,

of the set thanks to big

takes ruin the good

of the set thanks to big

one just needs to push a

first in the Peach Belt

kills in nail-biting rallies

and our heads are really

run they had going,

kills in nail-biting rallies

little bit harder in prac-

Conference, with a con-

by Machovec and Rosa

which allowed Augus-

by Machovec and Rosa

tice so we can finish

ference record of 12-3.

Fisher, a right-side hitter.

ta to score 12 points in

Fisher, a right-side hitter.

out these close games.”

According to the PBC’s

GC volleyball started

a row to win the set,

remained

Both teams were able

preseason poll, Augusta

conference play with a

winning the set 25-13.

close, again going back

to show off their strong

was chosen as the pre-

tough battle against Au-

Augusta was able to

and forth, until Augus-

hits, with a combined

season favorite this year.

against

gusta University. While

keep their hot streak roll-

ta was able to make a

65 kills between the two

Augusta also has the

en on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.

Continued from page 1 GC was able to settle down and play into some

strong

rallies

but could not execute enough to win the set.

Simple mistakes again cost them the set, with Augusta winning 25-13.

The Bobcats were able to start the third set like a completely different team. This set, GC was able to stay on top of

The

set

MLB Playoff preview

While

the

Bobcats

the Year, Jazmyn Wheeler, who also just won PBC Player of the Week the week of Sept. 25.

“We were all real-

a junior setter. “They were great competition, so I think we came out, especially in the third

open for the next home and conference game.”

The

Bobcats

are

back in action at home USC

Aik-

Connor Blakley Staff Writer

Cincinnati Reds, who

Card and would play

Olson has officially set a

The Braves will play

name at the top spot of

are 1.5 games back, and

against the third-seed

new franchise single-sea-

the winner of the Phil-

their division. The 99-59

The MLB regular sea-

the San Diego Padres,

Minnesota Twins, who

son

record,

lies’ and Diamondbacks’

Baltimore Orioles have

who are 3.5 games back,

won the AL Central.

passing Andruw Jones

three-game Wild Card

been the rave, as the re-

have work to do, sit-

However, the Seat-

after launching his 53rd

series. If the Braves run

building years are final-

are ramping up in the

ting outside of the MLB

tle Mariners are only

homerun

the

into the Phillies again,

ly over for Orioles fans,

National

League

and

postseason

currently.

1.5 games back from

Washington

Nationals.

they will be playing with

and new faces are put-

American

League.

In

The top team in the

the Astros. The Astros

Ronald Acuña Jr. cre-

a chip on their shoul-

ting the league on notice.

the NL Wild Card race,

AL Wild Card race is no

and Mariners recently

ated his own club after

der after a disappointing

the Philadelphia Phillies

other than the very im-

had a three-game se-

swiping his 70th stolen

3-1 loss in the NL Divi-

along with Cedric Mul-

hold down the top spot,

pressive Tampa Bay Rays,

ries, in which the Astros

base of the year, making

sional Series to them.

lins, Adley Rutcshman

with an 89-69 record

with a commanding 10-

won two games to one

him the only player in

“The Phillies are a

thus far, as they have

game lead, as well as a

at home, a very pivot-

MLB history to hit 40

contending team, but

son is coming to an end, and the playoff races

homerun

against

“This

and

young

Gunnar

core,

Hender-

son, has opened the

clinched a playoff berth.

door for the Orioles

The other team that

to have a long-lasting

currently has a spot in

young team,” said Wil-

the NL Wild Card is the

liam Scott, a sopho-

Arizona Diamondbacks,

more marketing major.

holding a two-game lead,

The Orioles have not

with a record at 84-74.

seen the playoffs since

The Phillies hold the

2017 and look to get

fourth-seed and would

the top seed in the AL.

face off against the fifth-

The Texas Rangers are

Diamondbacks.

currently 2.5 games up in

The two teams tied

the tight AL West race.

for the last NL Wild

This is a breakout year

Card spot are the Chica-

for the franchise, as they

go Cubs and the Miami

have not been to the MLB

seed

postseason since 2016.

Marlins, with records

playoff berth also being

al home stand to keep

home runs and claim 70

I’m still confident in

at 82-76. There is lit-

clinched. The Rays are

them at the 6th seed.

stolen bases, against the

the Braves because the

tle to no room for error

three games away from

The Atlanta Braves

Chicago Cubs on Sept. 27.

Phillies aren’t consistent

been a top slugging team

for both teams, as they

their 100th win on the

have stayed steady on

The Braves hit the

enough,” said Jack Poor,

in the league this year,

have had very impressive

season, sitting at 97-62.

top of the league, as

300-home run mark after

a

manage-

paired with a strong

playoff pushes going into

Another very interest-

they have clinched the

a Kevin Pillar solo home

ment major. “The Braves

starting pitching rota-

the end of the season.

ing race in the AL with

best league record of

run in the series open-

also have six All-Stars,

tion, making it a recipe

If the regular sea-

the Toronto Blue Jays

102-56. This lands the

er versus the Chicago

and that is not even in-

for success in Arlington.

son ended today, the

would be the fifth-seed

Braves the No. 1 seed in

Cubs. This makes them

cluding their ace, Max

sixth-seed Miami Mar-

playing their AL East

the National League as

the third team in history

Fried, who was injured a

son run is keeping MLB

lins would play the NL

divisional rival and the

well as a Wild Card bye.

to hit the 300-home run

majority of the season.”

fans on the edge of their

Central division cham-

potential

have

mark, as they are only 4

Some new faces will

seats. Each team in the

pions

fourth-seed

The

Braves

freshman

The

The

Rangers

2023

have

postsea-

and

third-seed

Rays. The Houston As-

earned their top spot

home runs away from ty-

be in the 2023 postsea-

Wild Card race could

Milwaukee

Brewers.

tros, if the season ended

after

players

ing the record set by the

son this year, as a poten-

be just one cold stretch

The two teams eligible

today, would land the

etched their names in

2019 Minnesota Twins,

tial new force of the AL

away from sitting out-

for the final spot are the

sixth seed in the Wild

history recently. Matt

with 307 home runs.

East has entered their

side of the postseason.

multiple

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ARTS & LIFE MAYFIELD and acoustic elements.

Continued from page 1

“I felt a sense of upward motion and upward trajectory, or at least, personally, figuring out how to tour and be an artist,” Mayfield said. “All of that got deleted completely out of my own control.”

Mayfield’s upcoming record, “Crowd Pleaser,” is expected to be re-

“I thought that the

title was funny and appropriate to the fact that all of the songs kinda live in their own little world,” Mayfield said.

“It feels a bit mixtapey.”

Mayfield is familiar with the Milledgeville area, having played a show back in spring of this year. A time period that he refers to as

leased in 2024, nearly

“water apocalypse,” in

five years after his de-

reference to the time

but. Describing the re-

Milledgeville was under

cord as “more all over

a water boil advisory.

the place,” he explores different

genres

While

laughing,

Courtesy of Jason Thrasher

Joelton Mayfield

talk to the audience

a sense of hope and help

in,” Mayfield said. “I

one might latch onto or

and

residents.

with navigating and cop-

hope to bring a sense of

catch during a live show

local

and

he says it will be nice

styles on the new album,

to actually be able to

“I look to a lot of my

ing with the very diffi-

comfort or hope with a

or recording. That’s my

with more indie rock

play for a crowd and

favorite songwriters for

cult world that we live

line or lyric that some-

favorite part of music.”

THE YEAR OF CELEBRITY DIVORCES Shadimon Smith

in the month that sing-

have are having issues

for GC Counseling Ser-

The four predictors

pist, I would agree with

er-songwriter

deciding

custody

vices. “Do not use the

are criticism, contempt,

all of these and feel that

nas and actress Sophie

agreement for their chil-

children as a pawn, and

defensiveness and stone-

communication is es-

Turner are planning to

dren. After traveling to

do what is best for them

walling. Criticism is at-

sential in a relation-

get a divorce. Jonas filed

America to collect the

moving forward. Keep

tacking your partner at

ship,” Gray said. “When

for divorce on Sept. 5 in

children, Turner filed a

your divorce private. No

their core, which can in-

partners start to feel

Florida. The day after

lawsuit against Jonas that

one needs to be aware

clude making someone

that they are not being

this filing, the couple re-

supposedly claims that

of the entire situation.

feel hurt and rejected.

heard, or there is not a

leased a joint statement

Jonas refused to provide

Many of these divorc-

Contempt is fueled by

healthy way to resolve

addressing the ending

passports for the couples

es have been popping up

long-term negative com-

conflict, the marriage

of their four-year mar-

two children. However,

during September be-

ments, disrespect and

starts to break down.”

riage ended, claiming it

it has been reported that

cause it is a popular time

name-calling.

Defen-

There are videos of

was a “mutual decision.”

on Sept. 25, Jonas and

for family lawyers. Sim-

siveness, feeling unjustly

Jenkins speaking about

Their divorce shocked

Turner agreed to keep

ilarly, laywers also see

accused of something

their relationship and

the world, and it has been

their daughters in New

spikes in divorce filings

and having a negative

how her mother prac-

York until the custody

reaction, is typically a

tically moved in with

and this often manifests

speculated that Turner

on the first Monday of Jan., also often refered to

response to criticism.

them after the wedding.

in fans feeling entitled

did not find out about

agreement is finalized.

as Divorce Day, as some

Stonewalling is one or

The public speculates

to know what happened

it until the public did,

“If they have children,

clients wait to file until af-

both

shut-

that this is why he filed.

in

ce-

causing many fans to be

learn to co-parent,” said

ter the holidays conclude.

ting down in conflict.

“Inability to reconcile

lebrities personal life.

outraged on her behalf.

Jamie

Asst. News Editor Over the past year, it seems as if there is constantly

an

announce-

ment of a new celebrity breakup. Whether it is through a divorce or canceled engagements, it feels like everyone wants out of their relationships.

Since celebrities share their lives with the public, many people feel a sense of false closeness with those in the spotlight,

their

favorite

News broke earlier

Allegedly,

Joe

the

Jo-

two

the

Gray,

therapist

marriage

who

works

Jennifer Crider | Editor in Chief

According to Stowe

partners

Another

celebrity

and determine how the

Family Law, the theory

couple that broke up re-

marriage can be healthy

is that families have to

cently is TV host Jean-

moving

spend so much time to-

nie Mai Jenkins and

then following through,”

gether during summer

rapper Jeezy, who filed

Gray said. “If there is infi-

and leading up to winter

for divorce on Sept. 14

delity in a marriage, that

holidays that it exposes

after having a whirlwind

can sometimes be the

issues that were not seen

romance. Although it

sole reason for a divorce.”

before, causing them to

is alleged that Mai Jen-

Divorce is common,

end their relationships.

kins wanted to work to

and can occur for a va-

The reasons leading

strengthen the marriage,

riety of reasons. Engag-

to divorce differ for each

Jeezy listed in the official

ing in public discourse

couple, and according

filing that their marriage

and speculations about

to American psycholo-

was “irretrievably bro-

the inner workings of a

gist John Gottman, there

ken” and there was “no

family can harm the well

are four predictors for

hope for reconciliation.”

being of both parties,

divorce or separation.

“As a marriage thera-

as well as the children.

forward

and

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ARTS & LIFE

The “Mastermind” of marketing: Taylor Swift Isabella Nicklas Contributing Writer

Taylor Swift, singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, is notorious for her innovative Easter eggs that are meticulously placed between the layers of multimedia for her fans to decipher.

Over time, it has become evident to fans just how far Swift is willing to go in order to ensure her fans are eager and engaged when she decides to reveal a piece of the puzzle.

Beginning with her debut album, Swift started including Easter eggs in her CD inserts.

This gave the fans who paid the most attention to her music a sneak peek at what is in store.

In these CD inserts, Swift would go out of her way to capitalize certain letters or keep them lowercase, uncovering secret messages about specific songs on her albums.

Take the lyric sheet for her album “Fearless,” for example. The capitalized letters meticulously placed across the sheet spelled out “ I CRIED WHILE WRITING THIS,” a reference to her song “Fifteen.”

Taking time to place easter eggs that are hidden in plain sight allowed Swift’s fan base to feel more connected to her while simultaneously allowing her to amp up the anticipation for any upcoming albums she had in store.

Keeping her audience on their toes is how she has created such a loyal fan base.

“Taylor’s way of sneaking in Easter eggs never fails to leave me wanting more,” said Mya Anell, freshman mass communication major. “It’s as if she plants a hidden seed, and as a silly community, we look for it and watch it bloom as she hints more and more.”

Fans of Swift enjoy the goose chases, as it allows them a chance to be a part of something bigger. As noted

by Anell, working to uncover the underlying

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” is set to release Oct. 27

meaning in these Easter eggs inevitably makes her fanbase want more.

Knowing how dedicated Swift’s fans are to uncovering these Easter eggs, Swift has

ing release of her album “1989 (Taylor’s Version).”

For the partnership, 89 different puzzles were released to help reveal the titles of songs from the vault. Howev-

Carly Henderson

er how these words will correlate to the songs from the vault. These new theories on the uprising have resulted in a large influx of new fans attempting to decipher these Easter eggs.

“Easter eggs engage a large portion of the population, which then influences others to join, effectively bringing in more curious fans,” Anell said.

From a business standpoint, these Easter eggs generate a lot of traffic flow for her music career. It increases her annual listeners, annual sales and the amount of engagement Swift is able to reach.

Ultimately, Swift decided to start using Easter eggs to help announce breakthroughs in her music career, and it has contributed to keeping her fanbase as loyal as it is. Swift knows how to entertain people, especially her fans.

“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”

Staff Writer

Cale Strickland Managing Editor

Jann Wenner

featured are masters, but white male musicians do not make up the entirety of the industry.”

The controversy has led to Wenner losing his position on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s board of directors.

In a statement following Wenner’s comments, the Black Music Action Coalition, or BMAC, stated that Wenner’s comments display the historically perpetuated bias within the industry.

“He’s shown what many industry leaders still think about Black and female musicians, and his choice of words are an affront to the creativity and genius exhibited by so many artists,” the BMAC said. “The TRUE masters are the Black creators of the rock and roll genre; those by which each interviewee in the book has been touched and influenced.”

Students at GC have expressed their opinions on Wenner’s removal from the board.

“I think it was a good decision to remove him from the board,” said Sydney Homan, senior marketing ma-

er, the site crashed due to the sheer amount of traffic through the site that day, showing just how eager Swift’s fans are to engage with her and find the easter eggs.

“Swifties, the vault is jammed! But don’t worry, there are no blank spaces inside. We’re in our fix-it era and will be out of the woods soon,” said Google in an X post following the crash.

Shortly after, Swift recognized the disappointment her fans endured from this. She released a post on Instagram to show her gratitude for everyone trying to access the puzzles who were not able to.

In this video, letters and punctuation marks flew out of the vault: ‘T,’ ‘S,’ ‘!’ and ‘U.’ This final anagram was open for her fans to decipher, and they came up with the words “LUST!” and “SL*T!” Fans are already on a deep dive to uncov-

Cale’s cinema corner:

Rolling Stone scandal Jann Wenner, cofounder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from both positions after making controversial comments during an interview with The New York Times.

Wenner was promoting his new book, “The Masters,” which holds several interviews with famous musicians — none of which were Black or female. Wenner received backlash because of his response when asked why all his interviewees were white and male, some being Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon.

“Insofar as the women, I mean, there were just — none of them were as articulate enough on this intellectual level,” Wenner said. “Of Black artists, you know, Stevie Wonder, genius, right? I suppose when you use a word as broad as ‘masters,’ the fault is using that word. Maybe Marvin Gaye or Curtis Mayfield?

I mean, they just didn’t articulate at that level.”

The public disliked his saying that Black and female musicians did not articulate at a level to be classified as “masters.”

“There are plenty of Black artists and female musicians that are just as iconic and successful as the men he put in his book,” said Noam Laks, junior marketing major.

“It’s just convenient that in his mind they can’t be ‘masters’ in the industry. Sure, the people

been encouraged to further explore her creative side and construct more tedious puzzles.

In September, Swift decided to partner with Google for the upcom-

jor. “The comments he made were discriminating and misogynistic, and people who think that shouldn’t be in a position of power in any industry.”

“Removing him was a great decision,” said Makenzie Flenniken, senior public health major. “It’s 2023. There is no reason for anyone, let alone people of color or women, to be left out of any category that they deserve to be in. We all know that there are Black and female musicians who are just as good as anyone he mentioned.”

Wenner released an apology through his publisher, Little, Brown and Company.

“I apologize wholeheartedly for my remarks,” Wenner said. “I totally understand the inflammatory nature of badly chosen words and deeply apologize and accept the consequences.”

Wenner, Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have made no further comments regarding Wenner’s actions or removal.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” which is available to stream on Netflix.

Wes Anderson is having a career year.

Although he is of Hollywood’s most renowned directors, he is not one of its most prolific. He is not as productive as, say, his contemporary Steven Soderbergh, who always seems to have a movie either coming out or in production.

But, just three months after the release of Anderson’s latest feature, “Asteroid City,” he has a series of four short films hitting Netflix.

The first, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” is based on the Roald Dahl short story of the same name. Anderson previously adapted Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” The short stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade and Rupert Friend.

As many of Anderson’s films are, it is a story within a story. It follows the titular Henry Sugar as he stumbles upon a doctor’s account of a man who can see without using his eyes.

The doctor, Dr. Z.Z.

Chatterjee, becomes infatuated with the man, Imdad Khan, after he bandages and wraps his eyes and face before one of his shows. Chatterjee, played by Dev Patel, attends the performance later that night, where Khan, played by Ben Kingsley, demonstrates his preternatural abilities before a live audience.

Mesmerized, Chatterjee interviews Khan and recounts his story in — in the words of the film — a “little, blue exercise book.” Sugar finds the book in the library of a mansion he is staying at.

And, as all of Anderson’s works are, the short is a morality tale. Sugar, played by Cumberbatch, is a lonely, rich and unhappy man. He has no direction, no meaning in his life. Because of the wealth he inherited from his father, he does not have to work a traditional job. His job is gambling, and he is not above cheating.

At first, Sugar sees Khan’s story, a story of determination and focus, as nothing more than an opportunity: an opportunity to count cards, an opportunity to become the best gambler in the country, an opportunity to get richer and richer by the day. And it works; after years of practice, Sugar, too, can see without using his eyes.

And after jumping

from casino to casino, winning round after round of blackjack, Sugar sees through himself, both literally and morally. He visualizes a blood clot approaching his heart and realizes it will kill him. Gasping to leave a mark on the world, he turns to a life of philanthropy. In cartoonish, classically Anderson fashion, he — literally — throws his money out the window.

A police officer, played

by Fiennes, scolds him, telling him he should give to charities rather than littering the streets.

Sugar dies a noble man — as noble a man can be after experiencing an existential crisis on his deathbed.

In under 40 minutes, Anderson delivers a beautiful, candy-colored parable. It is not as challenging or thought-provoking as “The Royal Tenenbaums” or “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — or “Asteroid City,” even. But it is an adaptation of a children’s story, after all. It is “minor Anderson,” but I do not know what more we can ask for from one of our great filmmakers, a filmmaker who has already given us twoplus decades’ worth of all-time classics. Anything he makes, big or small, passion project or opus, is a treat. I, too, have a sweet tooth.

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PAIGE BLAKEMORE, A&L EDITOR KYLIE ROWE, ASST. A&L EDITOR

10.04.2023

ARTS & LIFE

Drugs in Hollywood

Angus Cloud’s death and the celebrity drug phenomenon Hannah Dunn

with the relentless de-

allegedly provided her

sure and lifestyle that

Sep. 21, the Alameda

However, The Drug

Staff Writer

mands of their careers.

with amphetamines, a

their careers demand.”

County coroner’s report

Abuse Resistance pro-

In recent years, nu-

stimulant drug, meant to

With the money and

confirmed the presence

gram, or D.A.R.E. pro-

merous celebrities have

increase her energy level

access to many ille-

of fentanyl, cocaine and

gram, has voiced con-

during filming. Garland’s

gal substances, Holly-

battle with these stim-

wood’s elite oftentimes

ulants tragically ended

find themselves caught

at the early age of 45.

in the web of addiction.

“Drugs most definitely

The public is openly

have a significant impact

aware and concerned

The glitz and glamor of Hollywood often hides a darker reality: the prevalence of drug addiction among celebrities. The allure of being famous comes with its own set of pressures and temptations, leading many to seek comfort in drugs.

A staggering 10% of American adults have experienced a drug use disorder at some point in their lives, shedding light on a nationwide problem. In the general population, genetics, poverty and trauma are common factors

that

contrib-

opened up about their struggles with substance abuse

and

addiction,

offering a glimpse into the shadowy side of the entertainment industry.

The fast-paced de-

system. His use allegedly stemmed from the death of his father not even a week prior. Cloud, age 25, passed away on July 31 at his home in

mand of Hollywood plac-

Oakland,

California.

es immense pressure on

Many

binge-watch-

cerns that the show glorifies

addiction,

sex, violence and other

destructive

iors

by

behav-

normalizing

them in today’s world.

HBO, on the other hand, considers the show

“groundbreak-

celebrities to excel. They

ers have created theo-

are oftentimes expected

ries on how the show

ing” and has not tak-

to behave in ways that

will return and man-

en

full

accountabil-

please the outside world.

age the death of a very

ity

for

its

memorable

negative consequences.

Living in the spotlight means a significant loss of privacy.

critically acclaimed TV

yearn for escape from

series

child stars who grow up

On the other hand,

without the normality

celebrities face unique

of being a child, leading

challenges

may

to emotional struggles.

push them towards sub-

One notable exam-

stance abuse. The stress

ple of this struggle was

that accompanies fame

Judy Garland, the Hol-

often becomes an over-

lywood star known for

whelming burden, lead-

her role as “Dorothy” in

ing stars to turn to drugs

“The Wizard of Oz.” As

as a means of coping

a young girl, her studio

“Euphoria”

has

Angus Cloud

also recently been un-

about the influence of

der fire for its poten-

Nina Schwelm, a junior

such behavior on the

tial portrayal of drug

mass

communication

younger

major.

“So much can

The recent death of

happen behind closed

Angus Cloud, an ac-

doors that are catalysts

tor known for his role

for controversy and con-

as “Fez” in HBO’s hit

cern.” Drug abuse among

series “Euphoria,” has

celebrities is bound to

once again revealed the

be troubling, consider-

dangers of drug addic-

ing the immense pres-

tion in Hollywood. On

the harsh glare of the public, not to mention

character.

NBC News says the

Many

ute to drug addiction.

that

methamphetamine in his

on the film industry, said

population.

use among teenagers.

“I do not think ‘Euphoria’

glorifies

drug

abuse or use,” said Mia Spencer, sophomore psychology major. “I think

As

the

potential discussion

surrounding drug addiction in Hollywood continues, critics say that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues that drive celebrities toward substance abuse. The battle against drugs in Hollywood is far from over, and it is a

they do the exact oppo-

struggle that requires the

site by showing how the

collective effort of the

main character strug-

industry and society to

gles

be combated effectively.

with

addiction.”

“These Shining Lives” and its shining stars

A review of GC’s theatre department’s latest triumph Paige Blakemor

Radium Dial Compa-

over the course of the

alness of the moment.

A&L Editor

ny: Charlotte, Francis,

show is as evident on-

In the very last scene,

Opinion

Pearl

stage as it is offstage.

the four females are pres-

During the early 20th

and

Catherine.

families, children, time

are including this play

and

lives.

in their current theatre

“Clearly the story is

season. With the con-

unfinished

Chloe

ent on stage as Catherine

still

up, Catherine, played by

Butts, who played the

gives a final monologue

there’s still issues of cor-

rights being at the fore-

century, the silvery and

sophomore Elysia John-

promiscuous but sen-

recognizing

real

porate greed and negli-

front in recent times,

radioactive metal radi-

son, begins to set the

sitive Charlotte, deliv-

women who endured

gence happening in the

from the writers’ strike

um was in great demand

seemingly optimistic yet

ered a standout perfor-

the unthinkable condi-

workplace,”

Eric

and auto workers’ strike,

across the globe. The al-

tragic tone of the play.

mance night after night.

tions of radium poison-

Griffis, the director and

it is safe to assume this

kaline metal, known for

From the start, John-

“It’s a story that’s im-

ing. As each woman is

costume designer of the

decision is a direct re-

its’ glowing properties,

son’s performance is as

portant and needs to

named, a photograph of

show. “Knowing our his-

flection of today’s soci-

was used to paint the

heartfelt as it is moving.

be heard,” Butts said.

the real-life woman is

tory and what came be-

ety, whether conscious-

faces of watch dials that

She captures the audi-

“Getting to play some-

projected on screen. The

fore can help us prevent

ly

were highly sought after

ence with her infectious

one that’s real and that

moment left me teary-

it from happening again.”

The GC theatre de-

by soldiers at the time.

spirit and girlish nature.

you

honor

eyed and speechless, as

“These Shining Lives”

partment and cast and

follows

while playing, it adds a

I came to the realization

was originally published

crew of “These Shin-

numbers, “radium girls”

Catherine as she begins

whole new challenge.”

that this is not just a fic-

in 2010, nearly 15 years

ing Lives” deserve an

would put the brush tip

her new job and starts

The stunning set de-

tional story. These were

ago. At present, multiple

endless

to their lips in order to

earning her own wage

sign, by scenic designer

actual women who were

other institutions across

their beautiful, import-

get a fine point, com-

as a young woman in

Patrick Hamilton, and

stripped away from their

Georgia

ant and timeless work.

pletely unaware of the

1922. Her husband, Tom,

genius use of lighting

poison they were in-

played charmingly by

with projections, by light-

gesting. Over time, the

freshman Ethan Rog-

ing designers Beate Czo-

young

began

ers, fully supports her

galla and Harper Fulmer,

developing severe health

decision and helps tend

truly complete the show.

complications that were

to their children while

The one-piece set allows

dismissed and neglected

his wife is away, a pro-

the actors to move fluidly

by their employers. Af-

gressive notion consid-

between scenes without

ter nearly two decades

ering the time period.

major blackouts and set

While painting the

women

When the lights come

The

to

changes while also show-

issue to court, leading

Catherine forms a close

casing power dynamics.

to the creation of new

friendship with her fe-

During pivotal moments

laws to protect workers.

male

that

of the play, images of au-

Shining

later turns into a shared

thentic newspaper clip-

Lives” follows the story

bond over their declin-

pings can be seen in the

of four fictional wom-

ing health. The sister-

background, adding to

en who work for the

hood the women form

the intensity and surre-

“These

Radium

have

Dial,

of this, women took the

At

story

Sophomore

coworkers

the

relevant

because

said

and

beyond

versation

or

of

workers’

subconsciously.

applause

for

Courtesy of Brian Wallenberg

Elysia Johnson, Chloe Butts, Emily Harrell and Ellie Shaw

10 10.04.2023

ARTS & LIFE

PAIGE BLAKEMORE, A&L EDITOR KYLIE ROWE, ASST. A&L EDITOR

MISSED CONNECTIONS: anonymous messages from GC students

Is someone on campus thinking about you?

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DREW OLDHAM, OPINION EDITOR

10.04.2023

OPINION TRAVEL

public transit and public

as likely to happen on

Continued from page 1

rail system in Atlanta is

buses, where they have

The guidelines afore-

unsafe. The idea that the

to walk past the driv-

public transport in Geor-

er to get on board.”

gia’s state capital is unsafe

However, there is no

has long been used to

clear evidence that pub-

prevent the expansion of

lic transport, including

it to the city’s ever-grow-

MARTA, in Atlanta is

ing metropolitan area.

unsafe. In a 1996 study,

mentioned instruct Japanese citizens to: “Find security exits in a new place and have an evacuation plan. Hide in a room and barricade the door using heavy

It is unclear what data

Theodore Postier exam-

the French are basing this

ined the rates of 12 differ-

furniture.

quiet

advice on, but it coin-

ent crimes in and around

and mute cell phones.”

cides with long-held be-

the

Interestingly enough,

liefs of Georgia residents

Indian Creek stations.

France has issued advi-

that MARTA is sketchy.

He found that MAR-

cerned for its travelers.

concerned by the fact

This fact should be of

sories to citizens travel-

“Having MARTA in-

TA’s expansion to these

that the airport they are

obvious concern to trav-

ing to Atlanta, warning

One such problem

creases the chances of

areas had very little ef-

likely to arrive at, Harts-

elers and is a problem

them to remain aware

crime,” said an anony-

fect on crime. While

is that Atlanta has been

field-Jackson, is a central

that must be addressed.

downtown, avoid iso-

mous Atlanta resident

the merit of the adviso-

hub for many sex traf-

Remediating this issue

lated areas and travel

in an interview with the

ry of the French to not

ficking operations. In a

of utmost concern could

only by taxi at night.

Atlanta Journal-Consti-

use public transport is

2014 study conducted

work to put Georgia,

Why Atlanta of all

tution. “The criminals

questionable, there are

by the Georgia Bureau

and the U.S. as a whole,

places? Are the problems

can get off the train and

very real problems in

on a better path to be

faced here really that bad?

break into your home

Atlanta that makes it un-

very high in Atlanta and

of Investigation, it was found that 35% of those

seen as an ideal travel

The advisory to take

and get back onto the

derstandable as to why

its surrounding areas.

trafficked

a taxi implies that the

train. I don’t think that’s

France would be con-

Keep

Kensington

and Hartsfield Jackson Airport

coined as the sex trafficking capital of the U.S. and the data supports the labeling of it as such.

Sex trafficking rates are

Tourists

should

be

are

in

Georgia

location for foreign na-

non-U.S.

citizens.

tionals, as it once was.

Milledgeville is a food desert Drew Oldham Opinion Editor As students at GC, it is easy to remain unaware of the extensive socioeconomic problems that

gly Wiggly in south

son County, are living

those who live in one.

Milledgeville. The veg-

in what is defined by

Consumption of foods

etable and fruit aisle

the

Universi-

that lack nutrients and an

was

best.

ty Community Service

unbalanced diet has been

From this visit, it be-

Center as a food desert.

extensively connected to

sparse

at

exist

death attributed to pre-

both the quantity and

anywhere where urban

ventable lifestyle-related

quality of food available

residents live more than

illnesses. According to

Baldwin County and the

to residents on the less

a mile from the near-

the CDC, poor nutrition

surrounding counties are

fortunate side of town

est grocery store and

can cause obesity, heart

plagued by access prob-

was a significant down-

generally do not have

disease and stroke, type

grade compared to that

access to healthy food.

2 diabetes and cancer.

exist in the community around us. Milledgeville,

lems to basic necessities that we take for granted.

came clear to me that

Boston

deserts

this

The limited access to

the commercial part of

area are already poorer

food in this area keeps

the beautiful architecture

Highway 441 north of the

than their counterparts

this part of the town bad.

of the historical build-

city. The shelves of Aldi,

that live north of the city

If you do not have a car,

ings, the elegantly de-

Walmart and Food De-

and must take on less

and many poor people

signed downtown scene

pot far outmatch those

access to nutritious food

and registered felons do

It is quite easy to let

and the hustle and bustle

which can be found on

Food

of grocery stores that

in

and a narrower selection

not, you cannot realisti-

nutrition is a fundamen-

and lots of resistance

tal backbone to the abil-

created

ity to work and function correctly in your life. If your nutrition sucks, you will die earlier and lose

by

inconve-

nience and inaccessibility if you make an effort to change your habits.

You will also be less

mobility and function earlier, which then disrupts family structure.

This contributes to

able to work, which will keep people in low-wage jobs and propagate so-

of food overall. This is

cally access healthy food

individuals

incredibly harmful and

and the more high-qual-

the sense of doom and

cial immobility. If you

obvious fragility of the

living south of Milled-

has a long precedent of

ity fast-food options that

“going nowhere fast” as

cannot function high-

community around us.

geville,

Hardwick,

correlation with poor-

exist in Baldwin County.

all you do is have poor

ly enough to get a bet-

As I have contin-

Hancock

Wilkin-

er health outcomes for

This is a huge issue, as

eating modeled to you

ter job, you will not.

of life as a GC student distract you from the

are south of downtown.

Individuals

Kylie Rowe | Digital Media Editor

Many

in or

ued to live in Baldwin County

and

We often fail to realize

interact

that these problems exist

with its residents, the

in America in general.

limitations and prob-

According to statistics

lems of the area we all

from Health and Human

call home have become

Services, 10 million chil-

quite apparent to me.

dren are not adequately

I will never forget my first trip to the Pig-

Kylie Rowe | Digital Media Editor

nourished in America.