Volume 100 | Issue 7

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Honoring Abigail Savoie On Friday, Oct. 21,

Abby’s family, friends

good laugh and good

Abigail Savoie, sopho-

and sisters at Alpha

time with anyone. Abby

more public health ma-

Gamma Delta. We send

jor,

passed

our love, prayers and sup-

away in a car accident.

port to all those who are

She was returning to

grieving the loss of Abby.

campus from her home-

The following state-

tragically

was always outgoing and loving to everyone. She was always there for me as a friend, always had

memories

my back and always had

Abigail was a loved

were submitted in hon-

a way to cheer anyone

member of GC’s campus

or of Abby’s legacy by

up. Her friendship with

community. She was a

her friends and sisters

anyone was very genu-

member of the sorority,

at Alpha Gamma Delta.

town of Peachtree City.

ments

and

Alpha Gamma Delta.

***

The Colonnade staff

“Abby was the most

would like to extend our

genuine

deepest sympathy and

people had ever met. She

unwavering support to

person

most

was always down for a

ine. She wanted to spread her love and happiness to everyone around her.”

- Riley Johns See ABBY SAVOIE | Page 4

WORLD SERIES MATCHUP IS SET Drew Oldham

season under the new

ing World Champion

Contributing Writer

MLB playoff format. We

Atlanta Braves success-

have seen an early elim-

fully mounted a come-

ination of one of the

back from 10.5 games

The 2022 World Series is set. The Houston Astros knocked out the New York Yankees in four games and took the ALCS for the second year in a row. The Philadel-

greatest regular season teams of all time, the premature exit of last year’s World Series Champions and two walk off

phia Phillies overcame

home runs in elimina-

the San Diego Padres

tion games that lasted

in five games winning

more than 15 innings.

their first pennant since

The end of the 2021-

2009. Game 1 of the

2022 MLB regular sea-

World Series will take

son saw the conclusion

place Friday, October 28.

of

This is the first post-

many

memorable

storylines. The defend-

behind their division rival, the New York Mets, by delivering a sweep in

the

penultimate

series of the season.

The Braves secured their fifth straight NL East title in what was one of the most thrilling and tightly contested divisional battles in recent

MLB

history.

See MATCHUP | Page 6

Courtesy of Caroline Ariano

Savoie (left) and her roommate Caroline Ariano (right) at bid-day in 2021.

ANYONE CAN RUN A HALF MARATHON Abigayle Allen

anything can be accom-

friends that decided they

Opinion Editor

plished, the road may

were no longer going to

I remember when I first started training for my half marathon, I began looking at all the different training charts and thinking, “there is no way I could ever do this.”

Many people apply the phrase “it’s a marathon not a sprint” to different aspects of their lives. Whether it be graduating college or completing an unpaid internship before landing your dream job,

just be long on your way

run alongside me and

to your endgame point.

training became almost

This same mindset can

daunting at this point. I

be applied when look-

found every reason in the

ing to sign up for your

world of why I shouldn’t

next marathon, or in

train. Whether it be I

this case, half marathon.

had too much school-

You must learn to

work, the weather was

The art of haunted houses

tak-

too warm, or I thought

ing each small victo-

weightlifting may suffice

ry as a major victory.

the lack of miles on my

At the beginning of

legs -- I could not make

my run journey, I had

myself run. The truth

months ahead of me

is,

with little to no direction

my own fear of failure.

of how to begin train-

See MARATHON | Page 3

pace

yourself,

ing. I had a set group of

I was overlooking

Annie Roper

wax sculptures of prom-

to the creation of attrac-

Milledgeville – an attrac-

Staff Writer

inent historical figures

tions called “ghost hous-

tion called Netherworld.

With October upon

executed via guillotine.

es”. Haunted houses as we

us once again, those

Something so gro-

know them today orig-

opened in 1997, is re-

decapitated

inated during the Great

garded by many as one

sculptures of kings and

Depression as a means

of the scariest haunted

queens had never before

of entertaining children.

houses in America and

been put on display, and

Today, the art of the

the most intense haunt

the concept of horror as

haunt is widely prac-

in Georgia. It operates

entertainment was for-

ticed, and hundreds of

for less than two months

eign to society – but was

haunted houses operate

received positively and

during the fall season.

as the creator of the first

began to spread quickly.

However, one of the most

scare attraction with her

From there, the horror

iconic haunted houses

“Chamber of Horrors”

industry crept into the-

can be found just shy of

which is an exhibition of

ater and eventually led

two hours Northwest of

seeking a scare swarm to

haunted

hous-

es across the country.

The concept of the haunted

house

dates

back to the 19th century.

Marie Tussaud is credited

tesque

as

Katherine Futch | Editor in Chief

Netherworld,

which

a year and welcomes attendees from the last weekend

in

Septem-

ber till early November.

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

10.26.2022

NEWS

Criticism to the loan forgiveness plan leads to change Shadimon Smith

to apply but were de-

After the lawsuits were

co, an insurance group,

Staff Writer

terred due to six repub-

filed the Biden admin-

President Biden an-

lican-led states coming

istration changed some

nounced a new student

together to sue President

of the qualifications for

loan

plan

Biden and stop the plan

the application.

stating that the govern-

from going into effect.

changes

ment would cancel up to

These states are Ne-

confusion among future

$10,000 in student debt

braska, Arkansas, Mis-

applicants and made the

for people who didn’t

souri, Iowa, Kansas and

situation seem unfair to

receive a Pell Grant and

South

The

those who were depend-

lawsuit

up to $20,000 dollars

states claimed this plan

ing on this program.

that does not make sense

for Pell Grant recipi-

would cause them mon-

The change to the

teed by the government

cial to those who need

and that hinders the rea-

ents. This plan excited

ey in tax revenue and

program is stated be-

but held by private lend-

it but also understand

son behind President

many and the beta ver-

that

low and the adminis-

ers will now be excluded

that it can be a problem.

Biden enacting this plan.

sion of the application

doesn’t have the right to

tration

to

from receiving debt re-

“I’m not into politics

“I think it’s really stu-

has been opened. Upon

mass cancel student debt

investigate

alternative

lief. Around 770,000 peo-

but my mother is a his-

pid that they are taking

its opening on Oct. 17,

for people that willingly

routes for debt relief.

ple will be affected by the

tory teacher and has in-

legal action against this.”

2022, many were ready

agreed to take out loans.

According to Lobos-

change, according to an

formed me of this multi-

said Chloe Traynor, a

ple times.” said Katharyn

sophomore

Fenzl, a freshman nurs-

major. “It’s more stupid

ing major. “I do not think

that they are going out

that it is those people’s

of their way to stop peo-

place to sue on behalf

ple from getting help.

of everyone. I do under-

Loans in our society

stand why people have

are the reason why al-

issues with it. Politically,

most all the country is

I am independent, and

in debt and we are do-

I see both sides to this.

ing a program that can

forgiveness

Carolina.

President

Biden

have

These caused

continues

administration

official.

in impoverished areas.

borrowers whose federal

GC students see that

It should exist but this

student loans are guaran-

the plan can be benefi-

might not be the right time for it to be enacted

recession. I do understand there are people who absolutely need this.”

GC students see the

-Katharyn Fenzl

Fenzl

Sicilia Reed | Staff Graphic Designer

continues

as

something

pre-med

to

help almost everybody.”

explain her understand-

Despite the lawsuits

ing of its possible neg-

the Biden administra-

ative

tion is still planning on

“I

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just because we are in a

It should exist but this might not be the right time for it to be enacted just because we are in a recession.

consequences. understand

pushing forward with

why this is a problem, es-

the program and hope

pecially with the econo-

that the future holds al-

my we are in,” Fenzl said.

ternative routes to solv-

“I also understand why

ing the debt problem

it is needed, especially

of

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

10.26.2022

NEWS

IF THERE WAS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER, GC STUDENTS WOULD NOT KNOW WHAT PROTOCOL TO FOLLOW Tiana Johnson

GC’s campus expressed

break into their sorority

There

Contributing Writer

their feelings and opin-

house and attack them.

limitations

ions on the importance

GC students who are not

campus,

of sorority safety pro-

sorority members also

ly for women at night.

tocols, and what they

took their time express-

“GC’s campus is not

would do in the event of

ing their frustrations as

as well-lit as it seems,”

an active shooter situa-

they feel they lack ba-

sophomore

tion happening at their

sic knowledge of GC’s

Science

sorority

many

campus safety protocols,

tine Blitch said. “I feel I

scoffed or laughed. All

and that the university

can’t even see where I’m

we wanted to leave and

abled student who is old

agreed that while sorori-

does not put in enough

going sometimes, and

try our luck hiding else-

ty safety is very import-

effort to make students

I feel that if anything

enough to remember the

ant for the well-being of

feel safe. Many students

bad were to happen,

where or trying to get off

Columbine and Sandy

its members, they were

believe that safety pre-

I’m not sure who to re-

of campus,” Blitch said.

Hook tragedies, and still

not familiar with their

sentations and emails

port to or ask for help.”

Crystal Jackson, a first

not seeing those needed

ever, he was discovered

own organization’s pro-

detailing safety protocol

There are also many

year MA English Can-

safety protocols in place,

and arrested by federal

tocols and as a result of

could be ways for GC

limitations for students in

didate highlighted the

such as more accessi-

agents before he could

this lack of knowledge,

to inform its students.

the event of active shoot-

importance of upgrad-

ble exits, for disabled

carry out his agenda.

did not feel like they’d

“You can never ful-

ers. Many don’t feel that

ing safety protocols for

students,” Jackson said.

Members of different

know what to do if an

ly be prepared for these

they would know what to

those with disabilities, as

While devastating, ac-

sorority organizations on

active shooter was to

situations, but we defi-

do in that kind of situa-

they are more common-

tive shootings open up

nitely can’t just keep go-

tion, which is alarming.

ly left out of the conver-

the door for important,

ing to class hoping that it

“I’ve only ever had

sation when these plans

necessary conversations,

doesn’t happen,” first year

one professor bring up

are initially drafted up.

like the one surround-

MFA Fiction candidate,

the possibilities of what

“Do the professors

ing safety protocols, to

Christian Gurrola said.

we could do in the event

and faculty and staff

be discussed. Sorority

“There definitely needs

of an active shooter.

even know what to do?

and campus safety dis-

to be more action when

Even then, he only told

Knowing the safety pro-

cussions could be the

it comes to ensuring the

us that in a situation like

tocols are one thing, but

first step to unite stu-

University’s students and

that, he would give us

do they include an es-

dents and faculty alike,

faculty feel safe and know

two minutes to decide if

cape plan for those that

for a common goal of

what to do to remain safe

we wanted to stay in the

are disabled? It’s kind

health

in extreme situations.”

classroom and hide or if

of scary being a dis-

ing

Tres Genco, 22, the latest to plan out a horrific, communal attack using a lethal weapon has pleaded guilty to his foiled hate crime.

In July of 2021, Genco planned to shoot and murder 3,000 women on an Ohio university campus out of jealously and hatred for women. How-

house,

Tres Genco

are

many

on

GC’s

especial-

You can never be fully prepared for these situations, but we can’t keep going to class hoping it doesn’t happen.

Exercise

major

-Christian Gurrola

Chris-

and

well-be-

across

campus.

New ways for GC to use energy

Kerry Engineering in Rome is transitioning to 100% sustainablilty Ridgley Fenters

in order to have their

Even though the Luma

Contributing Writer

whole company run on

Project did not place in

100% sustainable power.

the top five, it still got to

In recent years, solar power has become a popular energy source compared to the use of fossil fuels. Companies that have made the switch, have seen a significant impact on the company and the use of sustainable energy sources.

The Kerry Engineer-

GC,

has

recent-

make a large impact on

ly jumped on this idea

the Milledgeville com-

of

power

munity, where they got to

through solar energy.

install a solar panel at the

In 2019, a group of stu-

local high school. Many

dents came together to

GC students believe that

start Project Luma. This

there are many ways to

project was led by Dr.

impact the Milledgeville

Hastina

Mahabaduge,

community beneficially.

associate professor of

“You know, it’s hard

sustainable

physics at GC. The Luma

because

Project team sought to

think of sustainability,

make a more usable and

they think of things like

portable solar panel in

the solar panel, but it

order to make its use

can be as simple as clean

more sufficient at GC.

drinking water, which is

“It was the students

an issue that could be re-

that came up with the

solved in Milledgeville,”

original design of it look-

said

100%

ing like a flower,” Ma-

ics major, Nick Palmer.

electricity

habaduge said. “It was a

It also helped the

goal. With this impact

pet project that we did in

team learn more about

on

facili-

our lab that slowly turned

sustainable energy and

ty, Kerry Engineering

into this opportunity for

everything

made the decision of a

us, and we were asked

“At the time of this

$125

renova-

to represent GC at the

project, I did not have

tion and reconstruction

Inventure Competition.”

much knowledge of solar

ing Company has made a positive change by switching to the Georgia Power Simple Solar Program.

By

making

this change, Kerry Engineering saw a shift in their Rome facility that achieved

their

renewable the

Rome

million

when

people

ly marketable topic and

understand how their

grated Projects program

drives an abundance of

energy can be changed.

that brings in students

interest from many dif-

“The LUMA project

from different disciplines

demographics.”

certainly made me think

to work together on the

This group learned

about how dependent

more than just about sus-

I am upon energy and

project and be able to

tainable energy and how

electricity. It also opened

to build a solar panel.

the doorway for me to

“The main thing for

learn and discover new

me was that I learned

ways to produce energy

about the business side

using things in my en-

of things,” Palmer said.

vironment,” Quick said.

Solar energy is bene-

Since the Luma proj-

ficial in many ways, and

ect, GC created a new

it is important for com-

project

gail Quick. “Perhaps the

munities to know about

VIP Team. All majors

biggest things I learned

it. Many people don’t

can be a part of the So-

lar strides to Kerry En-

on the project is just

truly understand the ins

lar VIP Team, and it

gineering with a more

how much energy I use

and outs of energy and

will go towards class

sustainable shift in its

on a daily basis and that

electricity.

Luma

credits in the future.

use of energy in the

solar energy is a high-

Project helped students

“It is a Verticle Inte-

next few years to come.

graduated

phys-

involved.

energy,” said graduated

Perhaps the biggest things I learned is just how much energy I use on a daily basis...

-Abigail Quick

marketing major Abi-

ferent

The

called

Solar

expand on it for years to come,” Mahabaduge said.

Both the impacts of the Luma Project and Kerry Engineering have made great strides to a more sustainable energy source here in GC. With the new Solar VIP Team, GC will see simi-

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

10.26.2022

NEWS ABBY SAVOIE

about something, Abby would sit me down and make

eggs with soy sauce, canned corn, and boiled

me think of all of the positives and help me through it.

peanuts. I know it sounds weird, but it was

“Abby is such a special soul. She was one of my

Coming into freshman year, I was honestly so scared

so good. We would lay out everything on the

closest bestest friends from home. She was there for

to meet new people to, to find my own little family and

floor and turn on some cheesy Disney show

me for whatever I needed. I loved our friendship and

friend group, but without realizing it, Abby became

like Victorious (which she loved) or Jessie.

how comfortable we were with each other. Some of

my family and she was the one who got me to meet

And we would just sit there and eat before bed

my favorite memories with her is when she would

all of these people and just put myself out there. She

singing along to the Victorious theme song.

just walk into my house whenever she wanted or

made me feel loved and no matter the situation she

Another memory I have of Abby is her little

whenever she knew I needed someone to hang out

was always there for me in an instant and would nev-

weird routines. Whenever I walked into the dorm

with. Another thing about Abby is that she drove me

er judge me for it. She showed me what true friend-

I would never know what to expect. One time I

everywhere, whether it was my car or her families car

ship was and stuck by my side through everything.

walked in and she had a Publix bag over her head

when we were together she was my personal Uber.

Abby and I didn’t know eachother before col-

with a hair treatment in it, with half permed eye-

I was also lucky enough to get to live with her for a

lege and the way we met was one day I randomly

lashes, and a feet mask. And she had the classic blue

whole year in the dorms which was so wild and fun

DM’d her on Instagram asking if she wanted to me

blanket wrapped around her and her favorite mir-

having your best friend be able to bother you 24/7.

my roommate and little did I know that was the

She so caring and loving and I hope this shares more

best decision I would ever make. The way we met

about her for those who didn’t get to know her. I

was actually really funny, keep in mind I have nev-

pray for everyone who’s effected and peace to their

er met her yet. I was on a beach trip at Rosemary

minds she was lucky to be known and loved by so

Beach chilling in the living room and then all of the

many people. I love her and will miss her so much.”

sudden, and I got a call and it was Abby, she goes,

- Lila Hacklander

“Open your door I’m outside.” I was so confused be-

“Abby was a loyal and hilarious person to have

cause I didn’t expect her to be at the beach house. I

in your corner. She made everything fun, talking

open the door and this girl tackled me to the ground

about boys, dancing to Pitbull in the car, and ev-

screaming, “YOU’RE MY FUTURE ROOMIE!”

erything in between was an adventure. I remem-

Ever since the first day I met her, she came to me

ber needing a snack and a break from the crowds

with open arms and a smile on her face. Tha trip end-

at Deep River Fest, and she was the first person to

ed up being the best beach trip ever because she end-

grab my hand and escape for a while to walk, talk,

ed up staying at my house. We would go on late night

dance and eat. She was always in, no matter what.”

beach walks just getting to know eachother and that’s

- Katie Jenkins

when I realized that this girl was going to be my best

3 orders of honey mustard that she would always

“I specifically remember that Abby loved car rides

friend. That was the first time my family ever got to

somehow manage to spill in my car. But she always

and absolutely jamming out on our way to get food

meet her too, and they all instantly loved her. She be-

came prepared and bought wet wipes to clean it up”

and every Friday morning we would hop in my car

came so close with my parents and grandparents, she

Another memory I remember is Abby loved

and she would have either her green berks on or her

honestly became another sister to me. That’s how I re-

music and having random dance parties by herself

bright orange UGG slippers. I remember this one

alized she was going to be my best friend, because she

and sometimes when I would walk into the dorm

time I came to pick her up after my class on Friday

made it so easy and just loved me so unconditionally.

and she walked out of the dorm with her classic blue

Abby was and still is my best friend and I abso-

blanket wrapped around her, her hair in a messy bun,

lutely cherished every moment with her. She was the

and her goofy Harry Potter glasses, and her bright

goofiest and just honestly the best person I have ever

orange UGG slippers. She hopped in my car and im-

known. She touched the hearts of so many people at

mediately grabbed my phone and started blasting Eye

this school and was so loved by everybody around her.

of the Tiger, and screamed, “Let’s go get bojangles!”

I have so many goofy memeories of her, for example,

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ror infront of her. And when I walked in I just stood there and stared at her and I wasn’t even surprised.

Our dorm room 336, was the best room ever and it was our little safe space. We would have movie nights, or little karaoke concert, or would always try and recreate these impossible TikTok dances. Those were my favorite. We would always make TikToks and it would take us 100 try’s each time because I could never get the dance right and she would always break down the steps for me.

Abby was my best friend and I miss her so much. She was my forever and always and was going to be my future bridesmaid. I love her so much.

Another thing: her favorite thing from Bojangles was there botatorounds with and biscuit and

I would catch her dancing on our beds wrapped in her classic blue blanket giving a full on concert.

Another memeory I have is when the school year was coming to an end we decided to make a mega bed in the dorm and it took us a solid hour to put it together but it was a masterpiece.

her coming into the room at 3 am blasting

She was so proud of it. And we binged movies

some random song having a dance session.

all night and had a feast in that bed. I remem-

all of the times we were getting ready to go

ber waking up the next morning to her 100

Bojangles waiting for our favorite part of the song

to events together it would take us a solid

alarms she would always set And I used to al-

come up and her absolutely going ham. She has a

3 hours to figure out outfits and we would

ways throw one of my pillows at her to wake her

whole coordinated dance to it and grabbed my brush

have little run way walks to see which was

up bc that girl could sleep through a tornado.

in my glove compartment and started using it as a

the cutest or best of all me and abby’s dinner.

She always made people a better ver-

microphone. People were walking by in the park-

When living together, Abby and I never ate

ing lot and could most definitely hear us because

dinner the traditional way, we would always

she would always roll all of my windows down. The

either door dash some fast food or cook up

funny part was is that she didn’t care if anybody was

whatever was in our dorm. We always called

watching or looking she just kept singing louder.

these dinner nights floor dinners because

Abby was the type of girl who had an unbelievable

we had this huge fluffy gray rug that was so

amount of confidence and whenever she walked into a

comfy and we would always sit on it and talk

room no matter where it was everybody would gravi-

and eat and I remember one night Abby and

tance. If you would like to speak to one of our

tate towards her because she is the definition of a little

I walked into the dorm and were starving so

counselors, please contact Counseling Services at

ball of sunshine. Whenever I was feeling sad or down

we cooked up our favorite meal. Hard boiled

478.445.5331.

I always had this pair of dollar tree glasses that

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were huge on her but they were Abby’s designated car glasses. I remember just sitting in the line at

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sions

of

themselves

and

I

want

peo-

ple to remember her for who she was.

- Caroline Ariano *** GC is offering counseling for to assist any campus individual or group who wishes assis-

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

10.26.2022

NEWS

Data mining’s role in election campaign ads

How candidates use voters’ information to target their ads Cara Radosevich Staff Writer According to NBC News, Senator Raphael Warnock’s ad campaign cost $7.2 million and Republican Herschel Walker’s ad campaign cost $2 million in August. In total, the Georgia Senate spent $24.4 million on ad campaigns.

Dr. Hank Edmondson, political science professor, said that millions of dollars will be spent in the Senate races in Georgia this year, referring to the Walker-Warnock Senate race and the KempAbrams Governor race.

“That much of that money is spent on po-

litical ads on TV, social media and internet sites such as YouTube,” Edmondson said. “Former president Barack Obama that

demonstrated micro-targeting

was a valuable method in his 2008 presidential campaign where he designed ads for smaller targets of the American electorate.

Sometimes

these ads were tailored to specific neighborhoods.”

Political ads, howev-

violent threats that she experienced in their relationship,” Edmondson said. “The ad fails to mention that Walker and his former wife are promoting mental illness awareness together.”

Edmondson explained that Brian Kemp, current governor of Georgia, and Stacey Abrams, who is running for governor of Georgia, have allegedly created ads that have visually altered their ap-

er, may not be factual or

Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for govenor of GA.

said Edmondson. “Often the only remedy be a lawsuit for slander or

trustworthy as candidates try to create effective ads for their campaigns.

“Republican

The issue with data mining is that it creates political polarization.

candi-

date for Senate, Herschel Walker, has run an ad where his wife explains

- Dr. Jenq-Foung Yao

pearances. Furthermore, political ads are not regulated by the Federal Trade Commission like commercial ads, so this creates complications.

“They are generally protected by the First Amendment whether they are truthful or not,”

Brian Kemp, the Republican incumbent for govenor.

libel, but for public figures, it is very difficult to do that successfully.”

Data

mining

pro-

cesses are often used to tailor political ads.

Dr. Jenq-Foung Yao, professor of computer science, said that there is

a method in data mining called glossary, in which people do not need to ask their political party specifically for it to be obtained. There are various forms of data that companies use in this method “It can be any kind of data, like what kind of pets they have and what kind of food they like, among other things,” Yao said. “The issue with data mining is that it creates political polarization because people think that the other side is crazy.

Within the glossary, there are various categories, which are Republican, Democrat and Independent in terms of political party.

GC to change healthy lifestyles for students

Once companies know someone’s political affiliation, which is referred to as one’s critical tendency, political ads can be tailored to consumers.

In this method, companies have a group of people that they categorize by political affiliation, whether that is Republican, Democrat or Independent.

Companies can tailor ads to individuals’ specific preference because the input and output in the model, which is based on historical data, can determine one’s political affiliation. Categories are created based on historical data, which are then used to build a model.

Lily Pruitt

able information about

With the surveys and

frustrating to me that I

and the other half were

conduct research and

Asst. News Editor

what works and what

research that will be con-

love to eat fresh fruit at

only somewhat healthy,

in result, may be chang-

does not. GC will pro-

ducted in the near future,

home but at the Max the

but

ing

mote their healthy life-

it is possible that there

only options I have are

tasted good. My meals

regarding the Rec Cen-

styles program through

will be changes to the

fruits that you can put

have changed obviously

ter. A lot of students

diet

exercise.

variety of food provided

out in baskets, such as

since I stopped having

don’t frequently attend.

Many students agree

by the Max. Several stu-

apples and oranges, and

a meal plan. It was eas-

“I don’t go to the Rec

with the promotion of

dents are very excited

if I’m lucky, a peach.”

ier to have meals made

Center often, but I have

healthy lifestyles. They

by the possible changes.

Other students wouldn’t

for me.”Overall, it seems

attended

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) asks all counties in GA to help the community with health by promoting healthy lifestyles

through

the

and

everything

still

them,”

grams. The GC Center

Center more often, if

mote healthy lifestyles.

some regulations and va-

They are focusing on re-

riety of options changed.

ducing chronic diseases,

Other students fre-

such as obesity, heart dis-

quently attend the Rec

eases and diabetes. Sev-

Center and do enjoy

eral ways counties have

their

been getting involved is

time

and

ser-

vices that are offered.

by improving parks and

“I go to the Rec Center

hosting health festivals.

a lot, voluntarily, to work

Dr. Damian Francis,

out. They offer many

the Director of the GC

resources and different

Center for Health and

equipment and things

Social Issues, believes

Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor

that the key to reducing

Health majors, Made-

said.

clined to attend the Rec

data on health and pro-

ners with junior Public

Ortega

Ortega, who may be in-

$65,000 grant to collect

part-

class-

change for students like

sues was recently given a

exercise. Francis

some

This could be a big

for Health and Social Is-

eases is nutrition and

regulations

es there and I enjoyed

creation of new pro-

the risk of chronic dis-

their

to do. I still go there, but they don’t offer enough

believe it is important to

“I would like to touch

mind the change and

that even if students are

hours on Holiday week-

help people in any way

on the lack of fruit at

say they are satisfied

enjoying the variety of

ends,” McKinnon said.

possible so that they can

the Max and how that is

with the Max’s options.

foods that are offered by

This new grant is

live full, healthy lives.

one of the main health-

“The options there

the Max now, it could be

meant to be gathering

ier foods I would eat,”

were enough for me be-

beneficial to add more

information and con-

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amount

of

line Meiser and Ivey

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data regarding

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major, Elizabeth Ortega.

major,

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of GA, however, it seems

programs work and pro-

thing,” said senior En-

“There is almost 0 fresh

non.

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Health and Social Is-

that it could be very

vide the DPH with valu-

glish major Chase Geier.

fruit at the Max. It is very

tions

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HAYDEN FLINN, SPORTS EDITOR BRENNAN SCHMITZ, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

10.26.2022

SPORTS MATCHUP

Continued from page 1

With their division race decided long before the end of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to chase history and won an astonishing 111 games. This obliterated the franchise’s previous record for wins in the regular season,

the record books. Judge

in the National League.

tated by their home-

like the 100+ win divi-

would be their first World

surpassed Roger Maris

Neither the Braves or

town team’s early exit.

sion champions we have

Series win since 2008.

for most home runs in

the Dodgers, who have

GC Sophomore and

proven ourselves to be.”

With the Braves be-

a season from a single

been

con-

Environmental Science

player in the AL with 62.

tenders in the NL play-

The Wild Card round

perennial

were

ing eliminated from the

major Sloan Freeman

the last team to punch

playoffs, there is almost

offs for the better part

was

distraught

their ticket to the ALCS

no doubt that playoff

yielded more than a few

of a decade, appeared

after the Braves loss.

winning in a 5-1 rout

memorable series, in-

to be safe from an un-

“It sucks that we lost

against the Guardians

viewership,

cluding the collapse of

timely postseason exit.

plain and simple,” Free-

in the only divisional

the 101-win New York

The Braves appeared

man said. “We had over

series that went the full

Mets in embarrassing

rattled by the division ri-

100 wins in the regu-

5 games. The Yankees

fashion to the San Di-

val Philadelphia Phillies,

lar season and things

can attribute a large part

quite

The

Yankees

especial-

ly among casual baseball fans will decline among

GC

students.

However, GC students who are fans of teams that

and they are tied for the

still remain or are just

fourth best MLB regular

fans of the game in its es-

season record of all time.

sence still plan to contin-

The St. Louis Car-

ue watching. Avid base-

dinals clinched the NL

ball fan Peyton Cusick,

Central in late Septem-

a Sophomore and Com-

ber. This playoff bid

puter Science major here

guaranteed that three

at GC plans to continue

of the franchises most

watching

revered players, Albert Pujols,

Adam

watching

wright and Yadier Moli-

after

the

Braves were eliminated.

na would see postseason

“My friend group is

action for one last time

pretty chaotic as is, and

before the trio retires.

the fact that the Braves

The Seattle Mariners able effort to transform

even

if her friends stopped

Wain-

squad made a remark-

games

Courtesy of CBS Sports

The 2022 MLB playoff bracket updated to the Championship Series.

lost has pretty much nixed any plans we had to watch games,” Cusick

the way the franchise

ego Padres. The disman-

who continued to ride

were looking great for

of their prevailing over

is viewed, earning 90

tling of the team came

on momentum gained

us after we snagged the

the Guardians to their

wins in the season and

in the form of a 6-0

from a remarkable surge

division title from the

ace pitcher Gerrit Cole.

the club’s first post-

loss at home in Game

in the late regular season,

Mets. However, when we

The Phillies, who did

games it is very fun. I

season bid since 2001.

3, where the star stud-

and swiftly eliminated

played against the Phil-

not even finish top two

will probably just keep

New York Yankees

ded Mets offense only

the defending champi-

lies I barely even recog-

in their division this year,

watching games by my-

Judge

managed to get one hit.

ons in just four games.

nized the players on the

had not earned a playoff

self and since the Braves

commanded a fiery in-

The Divisional Round

GC

and

field. I do not know if we

bid since 2011 before

did not advance I will be

dividual offensive cam-

unfolded in the form of

many

around

were overconfident or

this year. If they were to

rooting for the Padres

paign that left him atop

pure unbridled chaos

Georgia

devas-

what but we did not play

win the World Series, it

to win the whole thing.”

slugger

Aaron

students others were

Hayden’s Hot Takes: Week 8 Hayden Flinn

said. “However, when we all get together and watch

Volunteers are third, and

try. They beat No. 8 Or-

shadows their negatives.

the at the time No. 5

win out of the top four

the Michigan Wolver-

egon by 46 points, and

There have been a lot

Notre Dame Fighting

teams, but Tennessee has

the

ines are number four.

they beat No. 25 South

of arguments for why

Irish to kick off the sea-

played a couple of un-

halfway point of the

The Georgia Bulldogs

Carolina by 41 points.

Ohio state should be

son, but Notre Dame is

ranked opponents closer

college football season.

had a bye week in Week

There is no other team

number one instead of

no longer ranked in the

than they should have.

My rankings for my top

8, meaning they had the

in the country that has

Georgia. One argument

Top 25. This upcoming

The Michigan Wol-

four remain the same af-

week off before their

dominated ranked op-

is that they have been the

week will be the first time

ter Week 8. The Georgia

historic

game

ponents like Georgia has

most consistent team.

Ohio State truly plays a

Bulldogs remain at num-

this week against the

this season. Despite their

They should be. They

ranked opponent. They

ber one. The Ohio State

Florida Gators. In my

one bad game against

haven’t played any com-

will travel to the biggest

Buckeyes stay at num-

eyes, Georgia is still the

Missouri, Georgia’s pos-

petition. Right now, their

stadium in college foot-

ber two. The Tennessee

best team in the coun-

itives significantly over-

best win came against

ball where they take on

Sports Editor We’ve

reached

rivalry

No. 14 Penn State. This next week will give us a better look at how good the Buckeyes really are.

Tennessee won easily over UT Martin this past weekend 52-7. The

Claire O’Neill|Art Director

Hayden’s top four teams in college football after Week 8.

verines also had a bye week over the weekend after their blowout win over Penn State the week before. The Wolverines remain unbeaten, but they have looked as dominant as Georgia, they beat unranked teams like Ohio State and they don’t have a better win than Tennessee. The

Volunteers did not do

Wolverines are playing

anything to cause them

good football and are in

to drop down. It can

control of their own des-

be argued that their

tiny. They have nothing

win over Alabama the

to worry about remain-

week prior is the best

ing in the fourth spot.

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HAYDEN FLINN, SPORTS EDITOR BRENNAN SCHMITZ, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

10.26.2022

SPORTS

Concerning NFL head injuries raise questions Autumn Arnette Staff Writer

cussions by 25 percent since enforced in 2017.

Miami

Concussions

Dolphins

On

Thursday,

initiated an investigation

Allowing Tua Tagov-

rules out any players who

Sept.29th , Tagovailoa

regarding

Tagovailoa’s

ailoa to play again was

exhibit gross motor in-

was sacked and im-

safety in being cleared

a clear sign that concus-

into

when he had just suffered

sion protocols and safety

stability, regardless of any

response,

an injury five days prior.

still have significant im-

that

Investigators for the

provements to achieve.

have

quarterback Tua Tagov-

mediately

been deemed to rule the

ailoa has recently suffered

a

field these last few NFL

multiple,

which

seasons. Since 2008, re-

head injuries this season.

he had not recovered

players’ union have found

Junior Eric Baron, a

searchers have recorded

On Sept. 25th , Ta-

from his prior injuries.

that the consulting doc-

nursing major, said, “I

concerning

went

“fencing”

indicates

repeated head trauma in

Every

NFL

contributors.

In 2013, the NFL took away the option for teams to use alternate-color helmets out of concern for players’

football players with neurodegenerative

possible

safety. They worried that

results.

these

player

helmets

would

who suffers a concus-

not be worn-in enough

sion must complete a

to be safe for players.

five-step protocol to re-

However, the NFL al-

turn to the playing field.

lowed for alternate hel-

An additional checkup with

an

mets to be used again

Independent

starting this season, lead-

Neurological Consultant

ing to questions and con-

is required, and play-

cerns over player safety.

ers are not allowed to

“After watching the

participate until cleared by

this

third

Dolphins game, I knew

party.

that

Athletic trainer Man-

something

more

had to be enforced for

dy Jarriel said, “Once a concussion has been

the player’s safety,” said

made, the patient should

sophomore Lane Hulett,

undergo

fo-

a business major. “Con-

cused examination to

cussions are becoming

a

daily

monitor the course of

more

recovery, and an appropriate home care plan

Courtesy of MGN

Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a sack

common

each

game, and teams are losing valuable players.”

should be established

In regards to Tua Ta-

based on the individual.”

govailoa suffered from

“His arms curled up

tor who looked at Tagov-

was surprised to see him

The Injury Reduction

a head and neck injury

to his body quickly af-

ailoa made several errors

playing against Cincin-

Plan is a three-pronged

resulting in instability

ter he went down,” said

during the evaluation.

nati. The injury he took

approach to drive be-

of his cognitive motor

junior Keller Pantsari,

“The

danger

havioral changes: pre-

skills. After exiting the

a mass communication

rounding

his

season practices, bet-

game, he had cleared

major.

ter-performing helmets

the concussion protocol

that he was really injured

caused

his

to

The NFLPA has ap-

officially be cleared af-

and rule changes. These

and was cleared to par-

after that,” Pantsari said.

swell

catastrophically,

proved the updated con-

ter the updates of the

efforts have reduced con-

ticipate in the next game.

The NFLPA and NFL

cussion

concussion

“It was visible

sur-

the week before didn’t

specif-

seem like it was noth-

ic situation could have

ing to worry about.”

brain

even fatally,” Jarriel said.

protocol

that

govailoa, he has been in good spirits. He remains resting at his house until he undergoes further testing so that he can

protocol.

GC Soccer plays USC Aiken in Tailgate Tour Emily Henderson

Contributing Writer GC soccer hosted USC Aiken in an important conference game. The Bobcats lost 2-1 giving up their halftime lead.

This game featured GC soccer’s first Tailgate Tour of the season, which helped bring an excited, energetic crowd.

As the game started, the GC exhibited the same energy as their fans.

The Bobcats started the game strong, keeping control of ball possession. Although GC was able to keep the ball mainly on the Pacers side of the field, they were unable to get any shots on goal for much of the start of the game.

GC’s ability to make smart passes and be first to the ball helped shut USC Aikens defense down. In the 21st minute with the help of Alexis Bergamini, Amanda Dewy was able to get past the Pacers defense and score the first goal of the game.

The Bobcats received multiple opportunities after their first goal, receiving a free kick

outside the box and two corner kicks but were unable to score.

With 15 minutes remaining in the first half USC Aiken was finally able to keep up with the Bobcats and gained more possession of the ball. The Pacers had two opportunities to tie GC before the first half ended, receiving two corner kicks. The Bobcats defense stayed strong and were able to finish the half on top.

GC did not come off as strong at the start of the second half like they did in the first. Unlike the first half, the Bobcats were not able to keep possession of the ball, giving the Pacers many opportunities to have shots on goal.

USC Aiken finally got their opportunity to shut down the Bobcat defense in the 61st minute. The Pacers maneuvered past the Bobcat defense giving them the chance to score. GC goalie Kate Richardson fell short of blocking this shot, as the ball deflected off her glove and into the goal, tying the game 1-1.

GC did not let this af-

Marissa Marcolina|Digital Media Editor

Defenders Sydney Charles (right) and Taylor Salvaggio (middle right) defend oncoming USC Aiken player on Wednesday Oct. 19.

fect them negatively and started playing with the same aggressiveness as the Pacers. Although the Bobcats were able to gain more ball possession, many of their passes fell short of the intended target, making it difficult to move the ball up the field.

As the game was drawing to a close, both teams were given opportunities to gain control of the game. The Pacers were able to receive a free kick outside of the box with 28 seconds remaining after a foul by defender Taylor Salvaggio. USC Aiken’s Megan

Gettys took this kick and was able to sneak the ball right over the head of Kate Richardson, securing them the win.

Even though GC came out strong in the first half, the Pacers took advantage of the second half and were able to defeat the Bobcats.

“I think we came out in the first half really strong,” said junior defender Haley Titus. “We were able to place some balls in over their defense, which helped our attack succeed, but I definitely think we played strong in the first half.”

One thing that could be noticed in the Bobcats in the second half is how their game switched from fast to slow pace.

They were not able to come back onto the field with the same energy as they had in the first half.

“I think the main thing is just staying switched on for the whole 90 minutes,” said senior Alexis Bergamini.

“We cannot let ourselves step down after we score a goal, or the other team scores a goal. We need to keep pushing through and fight for the win.”

Leaving this game, GC

only has one more regular season game before the PBC Tournament starts on October 29.

“We need to practice how we play,” said sophomore Sydney Charles.

“Overall we need to play for each other, go out there and have some fun but hopefully we can also get the win.”

After this conference loss to USC Aiken, GC moved down, now being ranked sixth in the PBC. The Bobcats are back in action at home on Saturday, Oct. 22 with hopes to finish out their season strong.

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JENNIFER CRIDER, A&L EDITOR WILLIAM VAN DE PLANQUE, ASST. A&L EDITOR

10.26.2022

ARTS & LIFE

Courtesy of Katie Futch

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years, and many ques-

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attendees endure scenar-

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of experience? Accord-

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2009, Lambda Pi host-

the thrill of being scared,

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movies. Those wishing

ficult-to-watch

acts.

guests to live through

for the first time along-

is coming,” said Harper

to experience the haunt

Viewers have noted

their own horror movie.

side Kappa Alpha Or-

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must sign an extensive

that attendees often do

Here at GC, one

der. The ticket money

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puts intense pressure on

tober. In collaboration

a senior Delta Zeta spe-

and Sciences building

to a more intense one.”

and psychological tor-

them and renders them

with a fraternity, this

cial

major.

on the week of Oct. 24.

Horoscope for spooky season

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later

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in

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Jennifer Crider A&L Editor

is

self, but try your best

Taurus: Avoid con-

others feel good as well.

your happiness before

your time to make a big

to refuse that instinct.

frontation at all costs. If

Cancer: You have a

your loyalty. Make sure

Here is your horo-

change. Take this oppor-

Pisces: Plan an ad-

you’re in a relationship,

tendency to assume that

week

tunity to take the risks

venture. Try to travel

think through your emo-

you are the most inter-

24th!

you’ve been too scared to

somewhere or experi-

tions before expressing

esting and confident per-

Scorpio: It is okay

make. You will never be

ence

them. There might be

son in the room. STOP

to admit when you are

able to fully prepare to

Recently, life has felt re-

tensions

THAT! Spend this week

scope of

for

the

October

Capricorn:

This

something

new.

with

people

that your loyalty is used on the right people.

Virgo: Try not to be so cynical. Sometimes your

wrong, and that is very

criticism and analysis is

hard for you to compre-

warranted, but there are

hend. This week, try to

times when you need

admit your faults so you

to be more open-mind-

can learn more about

ed. When you let peo-

the world around you.

ple in, happiness will

This is a good time for

come. Spend this week

you, and you will receive

focusing on the posi-

love and support from your friends and family.

tives in life rather than

Sagittarius: You have

analyzing the negatives.

a tendency to rush into

Claire O’Neill | Art Director

Libra: This week is

things. You get excit-

make a big risk, so you

petitive, but this is your

in your life, but it’s im-

listening to others and

going to bring great fi-

ed and take the fast-

might as well just do it.

time to change this.

portant

recognize

stop making assump-

nancial wealth. Spend

est option rather than

Aquarius: Give back

week

when it is ready to move

tions about other people.

the most realistic one.

money on treating your-

to your community this

might have been hard,

on from a friendship.

Leo:

Use this week to think

week. Open your heart

but this week brings in

Gemini: This week

loyalty

through what you tru-

to helping others, and

new opportunities. You

will bring you confi-

but it has a tendency to

ly want and how you

peace will come in re-

will find luck in your

dence and peace. This

negatively

should get to that goal.

turn.

typically

academics. I know it

week is all about you.

Do not let people take

ing to pay off this week.

Don’t

very focused on your-

can be hard for you to

Treat yourself and make

advantage of this. Put

Congratulations on this.

force

anything.

You’re

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to

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extreme

admirable,

affect

you.

self and the people you love. All of the hard work in your life is go-

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10.26.2022

ARTS & LIFE

Kanye West’s Twitter ban

How do we stop the spread of hate speech?

Cale Strickland Staff Writer

Further, Curtis ap-

and is thus considered a

es, ban him. Eryn Vis-

peared on “Today” and

private, not a state, ac-

carra, sociology profes-

Kanye “Ye” West was

said she “woke up and

tor. As such, the First

sor, worries about social

banned from Twitter on

burst

af-

Amendment does not

media’s

October 9 after posting

ter seeing West’s tweet.

apply to Twitter, thus

of celebrities’ influence.

a series of antisemit-

West is highly influ-

enabling Twitter to ban

“Media, and particu-

ential on Generation Z.

any person that, in its

larly social media these

During the 2020 pres-

view, violates its poli-

days, are one of the

idential

he

cies regarding expressive

major ‘agents of social-

garnered a significant

conduct on its platform.”

ization,’ which means

ic tweets. West said he was going to “go death con 3” on Jewish people. Some believe “death con” refers to DEFCON, the U.S. military’s alert system. In a follow-up tweet, West said being Black

prevented

him

from being antisemitic.

into

tears”

election,

amount of support, par-

Regardless

of

amplification

fans’

that it’s one of the main

ticularly among young

frustrations, Hank Ed-

sources that teach us

men. Many of West’s

mondson,

political

the values and norms of

supporters see Twitter’s

science professor, be-

society,” Viscarra said.

actions as a violation of

lieves Twitter’s reputa-

“Since celebrities tend to

his First Amendment

tion is safe and secure.

have more followers than

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followers

and

more

why you disagree with it.”

of a reach, people are

Kevin Phan, freshman

more likely to be exposed to their messages.”

biology major, agrees.

He is uncertain if ce-

Lam-

“They are not even li-

average accounts, they

However, in her opin-

parello, criminal justice

able for the things that

have more opportuni-

ion, censorship is not the

professor,

disagrees.

people say on their plat-

ties to socialize people.”

solution. She fears sites’

“No, Twitter did not

forms, and they certainly

She sees users who

subjective standards for

ter dedicated followers.

violate Kanye West’s First

are not violating anyone’s

spread

speech,

what is or is not passable.

“I don’t think it’s a

Amendment rights when

constitutional

celebrities

not,

“I think it’s danger-

good way to remove hate

to Twitter. Several public

implementing the ban,”

no matter what they

threats.

ous to start censoring

figures, including actress

speech because even if

Lamparello said. “The

do,” Edmondson said.

“Anyone saying things

things that people dis-

In the aftermath of his ban, West bought Parler, a conservative social media platform seen as a right-wing alternative

rights.

Adam

Jamie Lee Curtis, con-

First Amendment only

West

demned West’s remarks.

applies to state action,

In her response to West’s

which

rights,

as

hate public

or

you do ban some popular

suffers

from

that are hateful or hurt-

bipolar

disorder.

His

ful online is dangerous

said. “I think it is more

actions

mental

illness

com-

because it can influence

effective to ‘talk back’ to

original post, Curtis said

taken by governmental

plicates

social

media

others’ ways of thinking,”

those things that may be

lowers that’ll still act the

the rapper’s words “hurt

entities. Twitter is not

platforms’ decisions to

Viscarra said. “Again,

seen as offensive and ex-

same,” Phan said. “You

and

a governmental entity

censor or, in some cas-

since celebs have more

plain why it’s wrong or

can’t stop all of them.”

incite

violence.”

Viscarra

bans are enough to de-

agree

means

with,”

lebrities’ social media

person that’s speaking, there are going to be fol-

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10.26.2022

ARTS & LIFE

Answering the ‘why’ in GC1Y Katherine Futch

Students are allowed to

Editor in Chief

converse with conserva-

All students are given a required set of core curricula to complete during their time at GC. One of

tion professionals and observe firsthand what it may be like to work to protect the environment.

the courses is GC1Y. According

to

GC’s

website, the purpose of the GC1Y course is to encourage students to approach different topics and issues intellectually and respectfully. The courses should be designed to foster face-toface interaction and make anonymity GC1Y

Melanie DeVore, the instructor for this class, is a professor in the Department of Biology & Environmental Sciences at GC. She created the course in 2018 to help students

on

unique topics that are different from that of an original class subject.

Some of the selections include: Creative Arts Therapies,

Exploring

criti-

cally about their livelihoods and communities.

“Students need to crit-

impossible. focuses

think

ically think about how to address societal needs through nonprofits,” DeVore said. “They need to understand what boards are, they need to understand what fundraising is.

Most

importantly,

Friendships,

Freako-

nomics

Swanso-

they need to understand

nomics (a class inspired

what accountability is.”

and

by the libertarian beliefs of Ron Swanson.)

DeVore doesn’t

like

said

she

assigning

Claire O’Neil | Art Director

do assignments like fir-

should be doing real

ing people,” DeVore said.

things

difficult.

the class much more dif-

students

“My GC1Y was the

ficult than it needs to be.”

“I just had them write a

can apply to their lives.”

worst class I took at GC,”

letter on how to fire Dian

However, many GC

said an anonymous GC

views among the student

Fossey from the National

students do not believe

education major. “The

body, DeVore believes

Geographic Society. And

they should be required

professor clearly did not

that the values students

that

unnecessarily

charging for tuition, you better be assigning skill-

courses

You should be doing things that students can apply to their lives.

negative

the

sentiments.

same perspective that

-Melanie DeVore

dents. Rather, she wants

ing students lectures on

to give them assignments

PowerPoint, and then

to take a GC1Y for the

want to be teaching the

We Find Them. This

that are practical and will

basically asking them

coursework. Not all have

class. She assigned so

course discusses preser-

help them grow essential

to do a multiple-choice

had pleasurable expe-

much homework and

vation efforts, specifically

skills for the workforce.

test that you grade on

riences in their class-

none of it had anything

with gorillas and wolves.

“I love having them

a Scantron sheet. You

es and find the classes

to do with my major

and Protecting Where

outweigh

be 17 or 18, and have the

based things, you better

busy work to her stu-

fered is Fantastic Beasts

re-

“I can’t expect you to

be doing more than giv-

One of the courses of-

mixed

are taught through these

I have them do itemized budgets. If you are

Despite

you will have as when you are 30,” DeVore said.

or anything valuable. I think that the GC1Y and GC2Y class system is a waste of time and effort.”

Senior

Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor

com-

realize I really do have to write an itemized budget, or I have to fire somebody, or I have to, you know, figure out how to deal with stakeholders. I think advisors and other people have to say, look, some courses provide

munication

major

content that directly cor-

Kate

shares

relates to your majors.

sentiment.

But there are other life

“I think some are good

skills that you have to

or have a cool concept,

have. All of those things

but most are a waste of

that you learn in what

time,” Bennett said. “A lot

you think are the bene-

of the teachers aren’t pas-

ficial classes are worth-

sionate about what they

less unless you have

are teaching and it makes

this other set of tools.”

the

Professor Eaton’s History of Rock n’ Roll class gives freshmen the chance to learn the origins of their most listened-to Spotify playlists.

mass

“When you’re 30 you will

Bennett same

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ARTS & LIFE

DEEP ROOTS FEST

High Speed Dream took the stage once again on Milledgeville’s streets; this time quite literally in the middle of one of them.

From left: The concert stage performs sound checks early in the day before the headliners perform at night; photo opportunities for GC students arose at every corner.

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10.26.2022

OPINION MARATHON Continued from page 1

ly. Maybe you struggle with

knot-knees

and

your legs flail behind you

As the months crept

me. Regardless of my

closer, I remember con-

journey or my time, that

vincing

that

is my accomplishment

enough

to move forward with.

cross-training and that I

As I was running, I re-

would be fine before race

alized it was never about

day approached me. I

the race and that training

had never started some-

for this day taught me

thing I would not finish

some essential lessons

and I would never count

that I will carry forward

myself as a quitter. All I

with me. Your mind is

had to do was put one

the strongest muscle in

foot in front of the oth-

your body and can push

er and I would be fine.

you or prevent you from

was placed here to be

Raceday came and

reaching your goals. Re-

stagnant and it is our jobs

went, and it was the hard-

gardless if you are train-

as human beings to con-

est thing I have ever done.

ing for a race or studying

tinue pushing ourselves

I remember watching

for your exit exam, your

to our highest extent.

runners that were older

mind can set barriers for

I am in no way advo-

than me passing right by

what you are actually ca-

cating for a person to,

me like it was nothing. In

pable of. I also learned

in this case, sign up for

reflection, I am able now

that our bodies are ma-

a half marathon without

to see that I did that. I

chines. They run on

prepping

completed the race and

what we fuel them with

however, I am saying

it is something that no

and are capable of great-

one can take away from

ness or prepped correct-

I

had

myself done

when you run. This is no reason to quit because your run looks different.

Maybe you have set impossible standards for yourself and are afraid of your own disappointment. You can always rewrite your story. Above just running, our bodies and minds are meant for greatness. Not one of us

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we will never succeed.

for 30 more minutes.

character,

So, the next time you

You can pass that hard

these are the things that

let your mind convince

test. You can land your

that you and I are capa-

help us grow. Without

you otherwise, remember

dream job. YOU CAN

ble of doing hard things.

challenging

that you can do anything

run a half marathon.

or

training,

These are the things that

build

ourselves

The evolution of societal expectations Hannah Adams

Asst Opinion Editor Within every new decade, comes a new set of societal roles, expectations and lifestyles.

This is most apparent to me when speaking to elders such as my grandmothers, who lived through some America’s most significant times and carry the tales with them. Women who, at my age, were expected to be loving mothers at as early as fifteen years old, while the fathers of their children were likely to be sent to fight the war as soon as they were of age.

A few months ago, I was visiting my grandmother when we got to talking about her life at my age. At 22 years old my grandmother, or Maddie as we call her, was already a mother of two, raising her children while her husband was an active duty solider.

Born in 1937, Maddie lived through some of the most monumental moments of this country’s history. Moments that only have so many remaining that can tell the tale first-hand. Being only two years old at the 1939 invasion of Poland which marked the start of World War II, to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the Manhattan Project in 1945 as well as the end of World War II, the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty and beginning of NATO in 1949, The Civil Rights Movements of the 50s, the emergence of Rock N’ Roll, are all just to name a few. My Maddie

lived to witness things that I only know from reading history books in school. Moments in history that feel so intangible to us now really were not all that long ago. As these historical landmarks were taking place, society was everchanging in harmony with the new generations. For people like my Maddie, the only choice seemed to be to embrace the change or be left behind. To try and understand the new customs or be left feeling utterly out of touch and out of place. But some of these changes did not come easily to those that were raised by World War I and Great Depression survivors. In an article of The New Yorker, titled “It’s Time to Stop Talking About ‘Generations,’” by Louis Menand the state of mind of those in their twenties during the sixties is further explained.

“Most young people in the sixties did not practice free love, take drugs, or protest the war in Vietnam. In a poll taken in 1967, when people were asked whether couples should wait to have sex until they were married, sixty-three per cent of those in their twenties said yes, virtually the same as in the general population. In 1969, when people aged twenty-one to twenty-nine were asked whether they had ever used marijuana, eighty-eight per cent said no. When the same group was asked whether the United States should withdraw immediately from Vietnam, three-quarters said no, about the same as in

the general population.”

Fifteen in today’s world is not the same fifteen that it was in the forties or fifties. During these decades, young people had obligations that seem so unfathomable to me when I remember myself at that age. I remember being immature and full of youthful aspirations, dating my first boyfriend and learning how to drive. In contrast to this image, young men in the fifties were raised to stoic and fierce leaders, while young women were raised to take care of the children and maintain the household.

Along with that goes hand in hand with the societal expectations of mannerisms, self-expression, and individualism.

While today’s generation tends to be encouraged to embrace their unique aspects and interests, earlier generations enforced gender roles and sticking to the status quo. Some would argue that it was the earlier generations that were raised to be tough, while current day young people tend to be softer and more sensitive.

In the Enclopedia.com article, “The 1940s Lifestyles and Social Trends: Overview,” a few of the most remarkable differences from the 1940s to now are explored.

“More than anything else, Americans wanted to put the war behind them and enjoy the benefits of victory. Many women stayed in the workforce when the war ended, but the emphasis was on home, family, and traditional values.

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The United States was the only nation that had fought in the war to see church attendance increase sharply when the fighting ended. Though prosperity brought new moral challenges, all the major U.S. religious groups gained strength in the 1940s.”

These people were raised in a way that taught persevering through their struggles and doing everything in their power to fulfil their role in society. It was not necessarily considered a time for self-expression and artistic pursuits in the United States. Young men and women were expected to be proper mannered and ready to enter the workforce. Today, young people do not typ-

ically feel the strains of these obligations to this degree. In contrast, many young people living in the United States spend their twenties receiving an education and gaining a better understanding of themselves. In an article by pewresearch.org, titled “Millennial life: how young adulthood today compares with prior generations,” writer Kristen Bialik observed some of the key differences educational differences of previous decades.

“Today’s young adults are much better educated than their grandparents, as the share of young adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher has steadily climbed since 1968,” Bialik said.

“Among Millennials,

around four-in-ten (39%) of those ages 25 to 37 have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared with just 15% of the Silent Generation, roughly a quarter of Baby Boomers and about three-inten Gen Xers (29%) when they were the same age.”

As time goes on, the age that young generations are expected to grow up seems to incline.

Society today not only accepts but almost encourages settling down during one’s late twenties, while also encouraging young people to pursue a variety of career possibilities. Things are not nearly as cut and dry as they used to be. It is interesting to see how society will continue to change as the years progress.

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10.26.2022

OPINION

Auto-grats in the service industry Hannah Adams Asst News Editor

In many US states, it is common practice for those in the service industry to be criminally underpaid, some employees earning as low as two dollars per hour.

Because of this, servers tend to rely primarily on the gratuities of customers for most of their paycheck.

Given

that

the hourly wage of servers is generally low, it is considered acceptable to auto gratuity tables higher than six persons to ensure the server is properly paid for their time and efforts. While most of those with experience in the service industry are understanding of this custom, there are some critics that consider it

wrong for a waiter to be able to auto gratuity in any circumstance. These people tend to think that a server needs to earn their tip. For those that have not ever worked in the industry, I can understand where this perspective is coming from. It truly takes actually being an employee in the industry to grasp why an auto-gratuity holds so much insurance for servers.

As a server myself, I do not feel guilty for applying an auto gratuity to my larger tables, especially those that require copious amounts of my time and attention. Serving can be an extremely taxing job, and there is nothing more frustrating to a server then to be poorly tipped by a

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large and needy table. It is even worse to dedicate time to a table for hours at a time, only for them not to tip at all. All the while also juggling being a decent server to the other tables under that server’s care at the same time. Because of the poor hourly wages servers receive, a table not tipping or tipping poorly is almost equivalent to doing that work for free. In my experience, it is typically only those that have never worked in the service industry that claim that auto gratuities are unfair.

In a fivecentnickle.com excerpt called “Thoughts on Tipping _ Pardon the Rant,” written by author Nickle, a consumer shares their thoughts on auto gratuities.

“The funny thing is that, in many cases, I would have left a larger tip than what was automatically added to the bill,” Nickle said. “And if the waiter does me the courtesy of telling me that they’ve added an auto-gratuity, I sometimes still will – if it’s deserved.

But if they don’t bother telling me, then they’re not getting another penny. And if the service was abysmal, I’m not above adjusting the tip down.”

It is comments like this one that I find eter-

nally frustrating as a server. On my side of the argument, it seems like this is a person that has never worked in the service industry and does not understand why a server would add gratuity to a larger table. It is to provide insurance to the server that they are going to be paid well for the work they do. In general, when a server applies an auto-gratting it does not exceed twenty percent, which is the proper tip amount anyways. But, playing devil’s advocate, I can see why a customer would be frustrated with being forced to tip a certain amount especially in the case that the server did a poor job.

There are very few instances where I can really stand by the argument that a server performed poor enough to warrant purposefully tipping low.

While I understand that its upsetting for customers, the majority of the time servers are running around like mad trying to keep up with multiple requests from various tables. All of this while also being capable of answering phone calls and in some cases working behind the bar if there is not a bar shift. So yes, in some cases a server genuinely just forgets, and

Let’s talk: seasonal depression

seen, meaning that when servers aren’t dependent on tips, they and the restaurants they work in actually perform better.”

Many other servers feel similarly about the issue, as an anonymous reddit user vented their frustrations towards poor pay in the industry. They also express the frustrations of having to come in prior to opening time to set up the restaurant.

“When we open at 11am but I come in at 9am to set-up... how come I make $2 an hour from 9-11? How is this legal? Shouldn’t I be paid at least minimum wage from 9-11, then switch to server wage during business hours? Am I missing something? It seems crazy to me that you can pay someone $2 an hour plus tips when they won’t even have a possibility of getting a tip.”

While I can understand why someone that has not experience in the service industry may feel it is unjust to be auto-gratted by servers, it takes looking into the realities of our pay to understand why it is done.

It is simply a means of insurance that we are fairly paid because it is our way of making a living.

Abigayle Allen

is often linked to states

clinical depression, can

SAD affects people

minutes every morning.

portant that we stay in-

Opinion Editor

experiencing colder sea-

have symptoms lasting

of all ranges but is most

This helps to stimulate

formed and begin to

sons, but does affect up

much longer than the

commonly occurring in

your body and increase

to 10% of people in the

seasons themselves last.

women than in men. It

understand our bodies

energy and focus for the

United states, according

According to the Na-

is more common with

day to come. In order to

and our minds--learn-

to The New York Times.

tional Institute of Men-

people living in north-

complete this effective-

triggers

tal Health, “you may

ern regions of the US

ly you would need to

your brain to produce

have seasonal affective

than those living in

purchase a lamp or light

the serotonin hormone.

disorder if you experi-

southern regions, and

therapy box that advertis-

According to the Cleve-

ence certain symptoms

it can also be linked to

es 10,000 lux brightness.

land Clinic, serotonin is

starting and stopping

generational

known as the “feel good”

during specific months,

hormone -- directly re-

and that occur for at least

immune

lated to your focus or

two consecutive years”.

duced feelings of ex-

lack thereof, emotion-

This can include but is

haustion and sadness.

al stability, and overall

not limited to; drows-

However, this illness of-

feelings of joy. Where-

iness and low energy;

ten gets looked over for

as as the months grow

changes to your appe-

many students around

colder and drearer your

tite or weight; trouble

the country. Luckily, Dr.

brain produces higher

sleeping or falling asleep;

Paul Desan, a psychia-

levels of melatonin that

changes in your appetite;

trist at the Yale School

can lead to sleepiness.

and, at worst, thoughts

of Medicine says that

of

there are several evi-

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WARN-

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HEALTH

AC-

CORDING TO SEASON CHANGE.

PLEASE

CONTACT

https://

www.gcsu.edu/counseling IF YOU RESONATE WITH IN

this does not condone being paid cheaply for their efforts. There are times when I can sympathize with the reasoning behind a low tip. For example, if a server is openly rude for no real reason or the server neglects a table during the slow hours because they are distracted socializing or being on their phones.

At the end of the day, I think that the conflict over tipping servers could be eliminated by putting servers on a fair hourly wage. According to Spoon University’s article, “Servers should not have to rely on tips to earn a living,” written by Muriel Robotta, it would be much more beneficial for both parties in this conflict if those in the service industry could be paid higher hourly.

“If tips weren’t what servers relied on for income, tolerating crude and demeaning behavior wouldn’t be necessary and the restaurant workplace would become a less hostile environment,” Robotta said. “However, the seven states that have an equal minimum wage for all workers fare better than those that don’t. More restaurant growth, higher gross sales, and often a higher tipping percentage are

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ANYTHING ARTICLE.

The winter months, while being the birthplace of holiday joy, can also prove to be the birthplace of the winter blues. As the seasons are changing, I can count on my mood, motivation, and overall outlook on

Sunlight

A common miscon-

my life switching as well.

ception of SAD comes

It is no secret songs like

death

suicide.

SAD

As for me, I am not to

stress-in-

is

dence-backed ways to

from the stigma of hav-

most common during

find relief. “Bright light

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ing “winter blues” as

the winter, with symp-

treatment first thing in

“All Too Well” by Taylor

summer turns to fall and

toms beginning in the

the morning dramatical-

Swift become so pop-

fall to winter. It is not

late fall and early winter

ly improves the vast ma-

ular this time of year.

out of the ordinary for

and ending in the spring

jority of people with sea-

affective

many people, especial-

and summer months,

sonal affective disorder”.

disorder, commonly re-

ly college students, to

SAD can also occur

Any person can do this

ferred to as SAD, is a

become unfocussed or

during the spring and

by stationing themselves

type of depression relat-

have temporary feelings

summer. This is called

in front of a light therapy

ed to the changes in sea-

of stress or exhaustion.

summer-pattern

SAD

box, which mimics out-

sons. This mental illness

However, SAD, a form of

or summer depression.

door light, for about 30

Seasonal

Although

or

patterns.

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are

many

things that can affect a

ing how they change during seasons change.

If you are experiencing any form of mental illness stated in this article there are resources.

Contact

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person’s mental health

w w w.gcsu.edu/coun-

throughout any time of

seling if you are feeling

year, however it is im-

anything stated above!

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