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Ella Hayes wins Peach Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Week Bryan Cade Asst. Sports Editor Sophomore
“It was a big honor,” said Ella Hayes, a soph-
wom-
omore goalkeeper on the
en’s soccer player Ella
women’s soccer team. “I
Hayes won the honors
really appreciate getting
of Peach Belt Confer-
that recognition, it mo-
ence Goalkeeper of the
tivates me to keep want-
Week for her elite per-
ing to go, keep wanting
formance in protecting
to win and keep making
the goal during the week
the saves I need to make.”
ending on Oct. 13. The
The goalkeeper had a
Watkinsville,
Georgia
solid freshman season,
native played 180 min-
allowing 12 goals and
utes between the posts,
accumulating 38 saves
facing 15 shots, seven
over 681:40 minutes in
of which were on goal,
her first-year campaign.
across her two games
Hayes has built upon her
that week, to which she
previous season, so far
just allowed a single
this season allowing only
goal. Hayes helped the
a meager three goals and
Bobcats shut down the
picking up double-digit
University of South Car-
saves with 10. Hayes has
olina-Aiken Pacers 1-0 for a Senior Day victory.
Courtesy of The GCSU Athletic Department
Marchant to make when
tunities being shutouts.
that’s the first time any
ly after the Aiken game
it comes to goalkeeping,
“I’m really proud of
of the goalkeepers have
on Satuday. She kept
with the Bobcats having
her,” said Maddie Drake,
gotten recognition, and
us in it, and I think it
a 3-0 record when Hayes
junior goalkeeper on the
it’s really good to see
gives the team overall
become a comfortable
plays the full 90 min-
women’s soccer team.
her get it. She absolute-
some good recognition.”
decision for coach Jack
utes, two of such oppor-
“Since I’ve been here,
ly deserves it, especial-
See HAYES | Page 4
GCSU’S ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB Deep Roots 2025 PROMOTES CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY Lucy Nunez Staff Writer
Kate Walker A&L Editor
As part of Campus Sustainability Month, GCSU’s Environmental Science Club members learned about recycling, compost-
as we can through education and
key to building a more envi-
outreach within the campus and
ronmentally conscious campus.
the greater community,” Hamil-
“If (students) want to be sus-
ton said, following the meeting.
tainable on the campus, they
Hamilton’s presentation high-
should just be mindful of where
lighted the Office of Sustainabili-
they’re
ty’s various student-led efforts, all
and are they putting it in the
of which are funded through the
right container, are they recy-
and Sciences 242. Lori Hamilton,
university’s required student-paid
cling properly, are they clean-
GCSU’s chief sustainability offi-
sustainability fee, which is $5 for
ing out containers before they
cer, provided the presentation.
the current school year. Hamilton
dump them, that’s probably the
“We try as a part of our mission
emphasized to the club members
main thing,” Hamilton said.
to advance sustainability as much
that awareness and education are
See SUSTAINABILITY | Page 8
ing and waste reduction programs during its Oct. 8 meeting in Arts
putting
their
trash
Details on GCSU’s International Fest
What to expect from the annual event Jane Carr Staff Writer Georgia College and State University’s Front Campus will come alive with music, color and culture next week during one of the university’s most anticipated fall traditions. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., the International Club and Student Government Association will host the Annual International Fest, a celebration of global diversity and
community at GCSU. The event will feature tables hosted by international students that each represent their home country and culture. Many other student organizations and departments will also set up exhibits to promote global awareness. There will be live performances, cultural displays and a variety of international food samples for everyone to enjoy. For International Admissions Counselor
NEWS | PG. 3
GCSU’S AQUATIC SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
New findings came when the fourth ever GCSU symposium was held.
Susie Ramage, International Fest is more than just an event, it’s something that captures the spirit of Georgia College. “It is my favorite event of the year, and I believe it presents an opportunity to break down barriers and allow people to learn from one another,”Ramage said. “The best part of my job is witnessing the friendships that are made right here on campus. More times than I can count these friendships often evolve into interna-
Milledgeville’s annual Deep Roots festival welcomes locals, families and students to the downtown scene for vendors, food, live music and community. This year, Deep Roots featured art, a car show, steak cookoff, a kid zone, food trucks and a concert stage. “I have gone to Deep Roots for the past four years as a student at GCSU and am back now as an alumni,” said Misty Mullis Glover, a GCSU alumni. “The small artists and community keep me coming back.” Milledgeville Main
Street anticipated a large crowd for Deep Roots expecting many student families and Milledgeville residents. “I am beyond excited to attend my third Deep Roots,” said Alayna McHugh, a junior mass communications major. I plan to go with my roommates Lauren and Amy. We are definitely most excited for the live music.” Organized by staff and volunteers working with Milledgeville Main Street, Deep Roots is an event that requires lots of attention, since it attracts many visitors. See DEEP ROOTS | Page 7
tional travel to visit and explore other countries and cultures together.” The festival, which has become a campus tradition, aims to bring together students from all
backgrounds.
It’s
a space where learning
extends
beyond
classrooms, and connections
are
made
through
shared
sto-
ries, food and laughter. See FESTIVAL | Page 3
SPORTS | PG. 5 NYA WARREN NAMED ZAXBY’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK
GCSU sophomore women’s volleyball player given honors
Reaghan Shehee | Digital Media Editor
ARTS & LIFE | PG. 8
ARE THERE GHOSTS IN MILLEDGEVILLE?
Ghost stories circle the town but how much do students believe?