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GCSU’s ARTOBER EVENT Emma Tyler Asst. News Editor On Oct. 29, the departments of Art, Theater and Dance, Communication,

English

and Music combined to demonstrate a free event for the public known as Artober which offered demonstrations, live music, readings, engaging displays, ice cream, silent auctions and much more.

artistic

extravaganza.

handmade ceramic cups.

Although the front

The second floor dis-

porch was supposed to

played student research

have student organiza-

and live demonstrations

tions with tables and a

while the third floor

saxophone quartet, rain

demonstrated social en-

swept these plans away

gagement in art and oth-

and moved the groups

er works curated by the

onto the third floor.

Museum Studies III class.

A new silent auction

Furthermore, a new

featuring

items

such

faculty

exhibition

by

as books and paintings

Kristoffer Johnson and

were donated from fac-

Griffin Allman was pre-

ulty and displayed on

sented in the Under-

the first floor where all

wood

House

Gallery.

Each floor of Ennis

proceeds benefited their

The Art department

Hall was designated for

home department. There

brought many festivities

certain

mak-

was also an ice cream

to

ing the entire building

social where ice cream

the Art Capstone Exhi-

fully dedicated to this

was served in student

bition, Artist Hayden

events,

Artober

including

Courtesy of Savannah Carley

on

ing demo, Artist Me-

silkscreen demo and a

the front porch, an ice

gan Fowler hosting a

camera obscura demo.

cream social, a paint-

printmaking

Bryant

painting

demo,

a

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Daylight savings SNAP benefits shut down in Georgia Sydney Williams Asst. A&L Editor As daylight saving time came to an end on Nov. 2, GCSU students are preparing for earlier sunsets and the shift in routine that comes with “falling back.” While the extra hour of sleep may be welcomed by some, many students feel that the seasonal time change disrupts their schedules and affects their energy throughout the day.

Daylight saving time has been part of American life for decades.

According to National Geographic, “In the United States, the federal government first standardized the twice-yearly clock change in 1966.

Today, people in almost all U.S. states—with the exceptions being Hawaii and most of Arizona—‘springs forward’ in March and ‘falls back’ in November.”

The shift was originally introduced to conserve energy by extending daylight during the evening hours, but its modern relevance is often debated. As people rely more on artificial light and technology, many question whether the benefits still apply.

On campus, students are already noticing the effects of shorter days. Early morning classes are brighter, but evenings arrive faster, sometimes before students finish their activities or walk back from class.

For students with late afternoon or evening schedules, the change can also affect productivity and safety. The sun now sets around 6:30 p.m., meaning students leaving classes or campus events often walk home in the dark.

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What does this mean for college students and Milledgeville?

Rylee Holland Managing Editor Due to the government shutdown that began Oct.1 of this year, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has also shut down in Georgia and the United States as of Saturday, Nov. 1.

SNAP is the largest anti-hunger program in the United States, providing monthly benefits via Electronic Benefits Transfer to help eligible individuals and families buy food.

According to the College SNAP Project, 83,026 college students in Georgia are enrolled in SNAP, meaning those indi-

ed at Council Farms.

accumulated 109 points.

the all-conference team,

Asst. Sports Editor

However, due to the

The Flagler College

placing 16th with a time

brand-new cross-coun-

Saints finished in first,

of 19:27.7. Lorena Ca-

try course installed on

with 21 points, and col-

zora was 30th, with an

campus, GCSU hosted

lected a Peach Belt Con-

effort of 20:03.3, fol-

the event directly on

ference record of eight

lowed by Abbie Brown

Peach Belt Conference

campus, with the race

consecutive conference

in 31st place at 20:08.0.

Championship on Sat-

beginning on the in-

championship victories.

Two Bobcats set person-

urday, Oct. 25, with the

termural soccer fields.

The Augusta University

al bests, as Maddie Reese

women’s 5K race be-

Beginning with the

Jaguars and the Univer-

Smith finished in 32nd

ginning at 9 a.m. and

opening race, the Bob-

sity of North Georgia

with a time of 20:09.4,

the men’s 8K race be-

cat women’s team post-

Nighthawks

and

ginning at 10:15 a.m.

ed a fourth-place fin-

other two teams ahead of

with a 22:19.0 effort and

This race marked GC-

ish out of the eleven

the Bobcats, respectively.

75th place finish. Bob-

SU’s first time hosting

schools competing. It

GCSU’s Emma Shank-

the cross country Peach

was the third consecu-

lin finished in first for

was named to the All-

Belt Conference Cham-

tive fourth-place finish

the Bobcats; however,

Peach Belt Conference

pionship

2016,

for the women’s cross

finishing one spot out-

Sportsmanship

when the Bobcats host-

country team, as they

side of being named to

Georgia College &

try competed in the

IS AI HARMFUL OR HELPFUL?

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and women’s cross coun-

NEWS | PG. 3

Not only can this affect GCSU students, Milledgeville can be affected too. According to population data as of 2025, Milledgeville has a poverty rate of 41.3%, far exceeding the national average.

This high poverty level suggests a large number of people are eligible for and receive SNAP benefits.

“I do think SNAP benefits help Milledgeville locals,” Addington said. “Milledgeville is a rather small community and not only does a large portion of the population need SNAP EBT cards to better their wellbeing, it also supports the very few stores we do have here.”

GCSU hosts and competes in Peach Belt Conference Championship State University men’s

GCSU Athletic Department

viduals may not be able to afford groceries this Nov. and for however long the shutdown lasts.

“It doesn’t affect me personally but I am concerned with the amount [of people] that will likely go hungry due to the lack of funding of SNAP,” said Jacob Cooper, a senior management major.

Many GCSU students share the same concern, either for themselves or other students who need financial help.

“The loss of SNAP benefits is not only hurting those who need it, it creates a huge economic issue as well,” said Lloyd Addington, a sophomore art history major.

since

SPORTS | PG. 5

FALL BALL AT GSCU

Georgia Power requests large amount of Softball competed in three fall conelectricty for AI advanacement tests, prepping for the season.

were

the

cats’

Rhone

Marshall

Campbell

Smith

Team.

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ARTS & LIFE | PG. 6

THE CATERWAUL| PG. 8

A Q&A with Baldwin County Animal Shelter Director Tracy White

From poetry to Halloween costumes to Thanksgiving recipes

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AMELIA MCEWEN, NEWS EDITOR EMMA TYLER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

11.04.2025

NEWS

ARTOBER

Continued from page 1 Seth Cook, a lecturer of photography, explained the physics behind the camera obscura demo and why he believes it is fundamen-

who may not understand how basic a camera can be and the physics of it,” Cook said. “We wanted to put that together and actually demonstrate it.”

This demo allowed the public to understand the inner workings of

Camera Obscura | Courtesy of Savannah Carley

tal for people to learn.

“We wanted to show the students, faculty and honestly anyone else

a camera without ever having to take a course about it in school. Not only do these demon-

strations serve as a form of enjoyment, but they are also purposely designed to be educational.

The Theater and Dance department displayed a living museum, MLM is for Murder preview, a sneak peek of the Nutcracker and short dance films that reimagine undergraduate choreography through camera work, unique location choices and editing techniques.

The living museum consisted of cast members from The Importance of Being Earnest in full costume while sharing insights on the production. The cast of MLM is for Murder performed a short scene as a teaser for their upcoming show in November.

The Music department not only introduced their saxophone quartet inside the building which played jazz songs throughout the evening, they also hosted a flute choir in the Leland Gallery.

A storytelling ensemble performance, movie screening and other storytelling occurred on behalf of the Communications department.

In relation, the English department hosted a poetry club workshop and MFA five-minute sample readings.

Matthew Forrest, interim chair and professor of both art and printmaking, organized Artober for its second ever production.

“It’s a way to collab-

orate and showcase not only student artwork, but also faculty collaboration on the event and to show faculty mentorship with their students, like what they’re doing in their classes,” Forrest said.

“It was a way to kind

cal community, not only the campus community.”

In hopes of hosting Artober annually, the event demonstrates a vibrant evening in which the arts can be celebrated, students and faculty

Hannah Hill’s Art Capstone | Courtesy of Savannah Carley

of highlight everything and also make it open to the public so that we can engage with the lo-

can display their work and the public can learn new

Managing Editor Dr. Kerry Neville, the Interim Chair of the Department of Communication and Associate Professor of Creative Writing, has released her third book, a memoir called “Momma May Be Mad.” The memoir was released on Oct. 21 of this year and has already received much praise.

Neville has written many essays about her recovery and growth from anorexia, alcohol use disorder and bipolar disorder, as well as essays about how her time in Ireland grew her, like the one published in the Irish Times, “The unlikely love that blossomed between me and my múinteoir.”

She decided she wanted to move from essays to creating a memoir.

“I wanted to try to recreate the arch of recovery,” Neville said.

After five years of writing, making var-

ious drafts and using different forms, Neville was finally able to get her memoir just right.

“Momma May Be Mad” is the story of Neville’s recovery from things that many young

ally undiagnosed bipolar disorder), Neville said it felt like no one else was struggling around her.

“Nobody talked about it, I didn’t see anyone else struggling,” Neville said.

“I hope that by sharing

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people deal with in different ways. When she was struggling with “depression” in undergraduate school (which was actu-

my story, that people, maybe college students, that are going through the same mental health struggle will feel as if they

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Editorial Board

Mary Ciucevich.............. Editor in Chief Rylee Holland.................. Managing Editor Julia Jensen...................... Art Director Amelia McEwen............ News Editor Emma Tyler....................... Asst. News Editor Benjamin Clark............... Sports Editor Bryan Cade....................... Asst. Sports Editor Arts & Life Editor Kate Walker...............

Sydney Williams.............Asst. Arts & Life Editor Isabella McComis..........Digital Media Editor Reaghan Shehee............Digital Media Editor Reagan Robinson.......... PR Manager Haley Quimby.................. Ad Sales Manager Mikkel Christensen....... Faculty Adviser

*All Opinion columns are the opinion of the columnist, not of The Colonnade.

are a little less alone.”

Neville’s memoir not only dives into her own experiences, but the scientific, medical and literary research that goes into her illnesses and her motherhood.

“The way I wrote the book is trying to provide the whole story of how I came to understand my journey,” Neville said.

“I love understanding some of the motivations and the science behind who we are.”

Neville believes it is very important for everyone, especially writers, to be diverse in their knowledge.

“If you aren’t diverse in your knowledge, if you’re a writer then you’re only going to be writing what you know,” Neville said. “When we think we know everything it’s revealed that, in fact, we know very little.”

This philosophy facilitates a space for Neville to always be growing in herself and in her writing.

On Nov. 5, Dr. Nev-

ille will be a part of The Visiting Writers Series that GCSU’s English Department hosts. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room, Dr. Neville will be doing a reading followed by a Q&A and book signing.

“Ireland is a part of my recovery story and the last third of the book is set in Ireland,” Neville said. “So there will be some surprise musical guests at my reading.”

She divulged there may even be some singing from herself and that she will encourage the audience to sing along.

Neville will also be joining the Psychology Club on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. in the A&S Auditorium.

The club invited her to talk about her story and how she was able to push through.

Neville discussed how she had a psychiatrist who once told her she was a “hopeless case,” so she decided to use it as motivation for her future in-

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GCSU’S Kerry Neville releases a memoir Rylee Holland

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demos.

I wanted to try to recreate the arch of recovery, -Kerry Neville

stead of believing the lie.

The professor’s book is available for purchase in many different ways, the most accessible way for students, faculty and staff being the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at GCSU. If sold out at the bookstore, they will order more.

Her book is also available in the regular Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Amazon, in Ireland and other countries and much more.

“Yes I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, yes I have alcohol use disorder, yes I had an eating disorder, and I have a very long list of the diagnostic codes,” Neville said. “But those are just codes, that doesn’t define who you are and what you are capable of.”

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AMELIA MCEWEN, NEWS EDITOR EMMA TYLER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

11.04.2025

NEWS SNAP

Continued from page1 While the pause on SNAP benefits affects those enrolled, it also is said to affect every grocery buyer in the country.

According to Vote In or Out, “Each SNAP dollar creates about $1.50 to $1.80 in local economic activity.

When that flow stops, up to $16 billion vanishes from the economy.”

The same article said grocery prices are up three percent this year.

“Even a one-month pause could push prices another 1 percent higher while states lose hundreds of millions in sales tax revenue,” the Vote In or Out article said.

The debate between whose fault this is continues. Democrats say Senate Republicans are at fault, and Republicans say Senate Democrats are at fault.

The shutdown beginning Oct.1 began from partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, foreign aid rescissions and health insur-

ance subsidies. The senate cannot, and still has not come to an agreement, therefore the government is shut down.

“Republicans need to give more to the democrats in order to acquire the needed votes to pass the bill and reopen the government,” Cooper said. “It’s the majority’s job to work with the minority to make things work across the aisle.”

Other students disagree, saying it is the democrats who need to change their votes so that the government

Georgia Power Energy Request Amelia McEwen News Editor The Georgia Power company has recently requested a large amount of electricity to power data centers across the state, which has raised ethical and environmental questions among students and staff at GCSU. “It’s hard to think about all the amazing things AI could potentially do for humans if our future generations won’t be able to see them accomplished,” said Madi Hummel, a junior marketing major. “I’m hopeful that as we begin to understand the effects AI has on our society, we’ll be able to find solutions to make the data centers more sustainable.”

Hummel recognizes the positive effects Artificial Intelligence can have on society, but is concerned about the negative long-term effects on the environment. The conversation of sustainability has been present following Georgia Power’s 10-gigawatt request for electricity.

The reasoning behind Georgia Power’s request is the exponential advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Society has seen a significant uptick in AI usage and the company is attempting to accommodate its energy requirements by requesting additional electricity for the next few years.

The request surpasses any prior electricity request in the state’s history and according to the Southern Environmental Law Center, this is equivalent to powering 8.3 million homes.

“Of course, you know, we all need electricity as well for our modern daily lives and continuing to increase the power bills of consumers is something that certainly is and probably should be controversial,” said Allison VandeVoort, an environmental science professor.

“Allocating the energy resources to AI instead, you could ask how many problems does that solve compared to people’s day-to-day needs.”

VandeVoort notes the controversy behind Georgia Power’s request, pointing out that consumer rates and the

availability of power to everyday citizens would be allocated differently.

If approved, to accommodate this significant request, Georgia Power would need to build additional infrastructure. This will most likely lead to increased consumer rates over time, as the company has hiked rates in the past to fund projects. For example, according to the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia Power customers contributed upwards of $12 billion total to fund the expansion of the nuclear plant, Plant Vogtle.

Along with increased consumer prices, other community concerns have been present. Individuals living in close proximity to AI data centers have experi-

need them,” Cooper said.

If anyone is impacted by this, they may contact GCSU’s Mutual Aid organization.

The

organization

will

be setting up a fundraiser soon for students and Milledgeville locals.

Supermarket with products, along with prices.

The MAX and its various student reviews lations on how much energy AI facilities can consume,” said Renata Maldonado-Tovar, a freshman English major. “It causes permanent damage to the environment. The efficiency of AI isn’t worth the mass energy it uses.”

M a l d o n a d o - To var emphasizes the need for stricter regulations on AI to promote sustainability.

Though, despite its setbacks, this technology also has its positives.

“I believe that if AI can make significant improvements in healthcare, education or transportation, at the end of the day it does justify its energy use,” said Ashley Rea, a freshman Political Science major. “If it can make improvements in those

Georgia Power facility located in Atlanta.

enced water scarcity.

“These data centers are requiring really large amounts of water, mostly for cooling their equipment,” VandeVoort said.

“Their water demands are quite significant… so in order to fulfill the needs of 10 gigawatts of more power- that would be quite substantial.”

Georgia Power’s interest in advancing the usage of AI reflects its popularity on a global scale. It is widely used around the world and has been integrated into education systems, business practices and even healthcare. This advancement has not only impacted water availability. The expansion of AI has ripple effects on the overall health of the earth, ranging from erosion due to mining extractions, to polluted soil from electronic waste.

“I personally would support stricter regu-

is reopened. Although this discourse is tense, students agree that they all want the government to reopen and for processes to as well.

Until an agreement is reached by the senate, the shutdown will continue, putting people at risk of hunger.

“The best thing for students and members of the community to do is work together and help out where we can, whether that’s monetary or with work hours in kitchens or taking meals around to people that

three categories, then it can eventually find a way to give back to the environment to cancel out its energy use.”

Looking ahead, Georgia’s Public Service Commission will finalize its decision to approve Georgia Power’s request in December of 2025. This decision will impact the future of Georgia’s energy and electricity.

Until then, citizens can directly message the commissioners involved in the decision.

Letting these commissioners know if you have any concerns allows the community and the government to build a stronger relationship. Whether you are in favor of the decision or not, it is recommended that you stay up to date on policy changes to ensure decisions are being made in the community’s favor.

Lucy Nunez Staff Writer GCSU students share their opinions on the past Maxwell Student Union renovations, while the Student Government Association continues to evaluate its future plans.

The most recent renovation of the MAX, completed in the fall of 2023, amplified the modern look of the student union. Additional seating, television screens, food tailored to dietary restrictions and flashy signs were added.

“Being a senior and coming to the MAX with friends from time to time, I feel as if the renovations were much needed as they offer students more food variety,” said Nevaeh Jones, a senior psychology major. “All they offered my freshman year was the stir fry, pizza, burger and sandwich stations.”

GCSU’s students have mixed opinions on the food quality at the MAX. With the most recent renovation, there is the UCook station, VeganVille bar, a salad bar and two additional food stations offering unrelated meals every day.

“I appreciate the different variations of food provided, but feel as if the quality could be better,” said Odeya

Atar, a junior biology major. “I walk in and most of the time the pizza crust is very doughy.”

The MAX requires students to have a meal plan as freshmen, but beyond that, they can opt out if they desire.

“Eating at the Max for most of my meals isn’t my favorite, but if I decide to live near or on campus next year, I would most likely get another meal plan due to convenience,” said Brooklyn Colavito, a freshman psychology major.

The Max has come a long way with expanding their presence as well. Additional seating has offered students a spot to sit and chat with friends in between classes upstairs and downstairs in the Den. “I enjoy being able to grab a quick bite with my friends at the Max and then go down to the Den to play pool,” said Nic Brezinski, a sophomore management major.

To provide a better dining experience, the Student Government Association is listening to students’ feedback and concerns about the MAX and is taking them seriously. Plans have been set to gather student feedback around the dining hall.

“We have heard concerns from students

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about the quality and variety of food in the Max,” said Serena Myrvold, the Student Government Association president.

“Right now, we are in the process of distributing surveys to gather feedback by placing QR codes around the dining hall so we can fully understand what’s working as well as areas that could be improved upon. Once we’ve gathered enough feedback, we plan to analyze the results and present them to dining services along with student recommendations.”

The Student Government Association closely values student opinion and wants students to know they are there to listen and promote positive changes on campus.

“Transparency and follow-through are key, and we want students to see that their feedback truly shapes campus life,” Myrvold said.

New renovation plans in or outside of the Max have not been in recent conversation among GCSU’s Facilities Planning team, Auxiliary Services or Student Government Association.

Students report that the dining hall is easier to navigate now with the additional space added.

“We are happy with the renovations done over the summer of 2023,” said Ranee Parker, GCSU’s Director of Capital Planning & Project Management. “I work together with Facilities Planning, Auxiliary Services and the Student Government Association on building renovations and we do not see a reason to renovate the Max further.”

Students have the opportunity to reach out to the “Culinary Council” at GCSU. It is a student-run organization that shares student opinions with the school on the quality and quantity of the MAX’s food, as well as overall experiences.

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BENJAMIN CLARK, SPORTS EDITOR BRYAN CLARK, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

11.04.2025

SPORTS

PEACH

ed the championship,

er secured a top-20 ef-

“Previously, last year

ship also earned him

meet on Saturday, Nov. 8,

in 2016, as Flagler Col-

fort, finishing 19th with

at the Peach Belt Con-

Zaxby’s Player of the

as they travel to Wingate,

“I was really proud

lege posted 19 points. In

a time of 26:21.6, and

ference Championships,

Week honors at GCSU.

North Carolina, for an

of how I did,” Shanklin

the process of making

Noah Boyd placed 26th

we were two minutes

“I’m very pleased with

appearance in the NCAA

said. “We ran this course

some school history, the

behind

and

my performance,” Smith

Division II Southeast Re-

about a month ago, and

Saints also dethroned

with a 26:44.5 time.

Three Bobcats set per-

we’ve closed that gap to

said. “I think that all the

gional

sonal records, with Noah

about a minute, on av-

work we’ve done all sea-

The women’s race is set

Peters finishing 41st with

erage,” Smith said. “So

son has really paid off.

to begin at 10 a.m. and

a 27:32.0 effort, Evan

that’s exciting for the

Obviously, one spot shy

the men’s wraps up the

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I improved by two minutes. That was a big deal for me. Going into next year, knowing that top 15 means something, I’m going to be counting the girls, and I’m going to try and figure out, even before the race, who I need to stick with and what I need to run to be top 15.”

To

conclude

the

championship

after-

noon, came the men’s 8K race, in which the Bobcat men’s team finished third out of the nine teams running. This

the Jaguars, who held a

six-time

champion

streak, as Augusta University finished second.

Augusta,

afternoon,

The Bobcats’ perfor-

beginning

their race at 11:15 a.m.

mance in the Peach Belt

“The men rank 10th in

Conference Champion-

the region, so it’s definite-

ship earned them a 10th-

ly a great vote of confi-

place position in the U.S.

dence there that we know

Track & Field and Cross

we can be a top 10 team,”

Country Coaches Asso-

said Alexander Bruno,

ciation NCAA Division

the head coach of the

II Southeast Regional

men’s and women’s cross

Rankings. The Regional

country teams. “While

Rankings were deter-

the women were not in

mined subjectively by a

the top 10 in the ranking

single member coach in

at the moment, I know

each respective region.

GCSU’s Shipley Smith

Championship.

Courtesy of Peach Belt Conference and GCSU Athletics

they’re as good as the

Armstrong finishing 48th

future of the program. I

of all-conference is pretty

men are, and they can be

with a time of 27:57.2,

think the guys did well,

disappointing, but to put

a top 10 team. We’ve got

and Daniel Bell finish-

and we had a bunch of

my name up there with

some really high goals

he finished one spot shy

ing 50th with a time of

guys go out there and

the dominant Flagler and

for the last two weeks of

ished first in the men’s

of earning the all-con-

28:17.6. Jaycob Wagner

run

strongly.”

Augusta squads is really

the season, and it gives

8K, a feat not earned by

ference team accolade,

was named to the All-

Smith’s performance

exciting for the future.”

everybody

the college since the last

placing 16th with a time

Peach Belt Conference

in the men’s 8K at the

The Bobcats conclude

chance to go right may-

time the Bobcats host-

of 25:41.0. Zach Hily-

Sportsmanship

conference

their season with a final

be some of the wrongs.”

was the second consec-

finished with a first-place

utive third-place finish,

hold for the Bobcats;

accumulating 93 points.

however, like Shanklin,

The Saints also fin-

Team.

really

champion-

one

more

Ellie Fuller wins Zaxby’s Player of the Week honors

How an impressive hat trick sparked the Bobcats Bryan Cade

itive thoughts,” Fuller

aforementioned first goal

Having to learn a whole

season, as then-junior

knit team that it really

Asst. Sports Editor

said. “Coming off an inju-

came against Flagler in

new way of pressing and

Ali Amrozowicz poked

doesn’t feel like there’s

Graduate

student

ry, it was huge. Being able

her first appearance of

attacking, and having El-

in three goals in a 4-1

much of a difference

women’s soccer player

to get on the score sheet

the season on Sept. 9.

lie in that spot to lead me

victory over the Chris-

between a grad student

Ellie Fuller won the hon-

after coming back with-

“I love Ellie,” said Lil-

has been super helpful.”

tian Brothers University

and a freshman, which

ors of Peach Belt Confer-

in the month was great,

lie Sheffield, a freshman

The Bobcats had four

Buccaneers in October.

is a huge green flag.”

and being surrounded by

player on the women’s

The

finished

GCSU women’s soccer

my best friends on this

soccer team. “She’s a

corner kicks in the second half of the contest.

the contest against the

finishes its regular sea-

Fuller made sure two of

Golden Rams with 34

son with an early-week

them went in, as when

shots; Fuller contributed

non-conference match-

the Bobcats had the op-

only three, but the effi-

up against the Eckerd

portunity for another

ciency of each shot was

College Tritons on Tues-

corner kick at the 64:55

the key to the hat-trick.

day, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. in

ence Player of the Week for her outstanding per-

great role model, some-

formance, posting a momentum-building

hat-

trick for GCSU in the week ending on Oct. 20.

The Alpharetta, Geor-

one I’ve looked up to on

She’s definitely the mother of the team

the team. She’s someone I go to when I want help or someone to talk to. She’s definitely the

gia native helped the

-Lillie Sheffield

Bobcats win both con-

This goal quickly lit

tests during the week, their first in Montgomery,

Alabama

Auburn

against

University

at

Montgomery Warhawks 3-0, then finished off the week with a 5-0 win over

mother of the team.” up the GCSU offense, as

team made it even better.

they quickly went back

It was one of my favorite

onto the prowl, swerv-

moments on this team.”

ing through the Gold-

The Bobcats had dou-

en Rams’ defenders and

ble-digit

shots

enter-

smoothly

finding

opening, as freshman

could not put up a goal

forward Brittany Bak-

before halftime in the

home. These two wins

ke crossed the ball over

game against the Golden

to her fellow forward in

extended the Bobcats’

Rams. It was after a com-

Fuller, allowing her to

then-unbeaten

streak

plete lineup switch by

score her second goal of

to eight straight games.

head coach Jack March-

the contest. Bakke later

As if the hat-trick was

ant, which included Full-

scored her own goal with-

not impressive enough,

er, that the momentum

in the next 10 minutes,

it is worth remembering

shifted for the Bobcats.

versity Golden Rams at

“This

is,

undoubt-

Milledgeville, Georgia, as

er repeated her first goal

edly, the best group of

they celebrate Youth Day,

of the match, perfectly

newcomers we have had

before preparing for the

an

ing the second half, yet

the Albany State Uni-

mark in the game, Full-

Bobcats

Courtesy of Austin Zschach and GCSU Athletics

curving the ball into the

since I’ve been here, and

Peach Belt Conference

net, marking the hat-

honestly, since I’ve been

Tournament, which be-

coming from a string

trick. This was the first

at this school,” Full-

gins later that week, with

in

of assists from Shef-

hat-trick of Fuller’s il-

er said. “Each year you

the quarterfinals opening

of

her first goal of the con-

field and Mia Palumbo.

lustrious career, and the

go into the season and

on Saturday, Nov. 8, with

an ACL injury that hap-

test on a looping corner

“Yes, she has stepped

Bobcats’ first hat-trick

you’re told the freshman

the seeding finishing up

pened toward the end

kick, sneaking it into

into a leadership role,”

of the current season.

have to earn their spot,

after the regular season

of the previous season.

the goal for her second

Bakke said. “Especially

hat-

and each one of them

concludes for all teams in

“There are only pos-

goal of the season. Her

with my position, too.

trick was from the last

has. We’re such a close-

the conference on Nov. 5.

that Fuller’s season was shortened

because

Fuller

knocked

The

previous

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BENJAMIN CLARK, SPORTS EDITOR BRYAN CADE, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

11.04.2025

SPORTS

From Milly to the majors Benjamin Clark Sports Editor Small-University athletic programs often do not possess the resources or coaching abilities to successfully equip large quantities of student-athletes to join Major League teams. Georgia College & State University offers a Division II program for its college athletics; however, the school is better known for its academic emphasis on the liberal arts.

Quietly, some Bobcats have steadily trickled into professional sports, culminating in one player reaching the major leagues of baseball and several others earning contracts in the minors.

The most visible success story is that of Josh Taylor, a 2014 graduate who made his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2019. Once signed as an undrafted free agent, Taylor’s ambition to pursue professional athletics led to a late-career breakout into MLB play.

Behind Taylor are several Bobcats who have transitioned their standout collegiate seasons into professional contracts. One player, Dylan Cook, an Infielder for the Bobcats, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 after a prolific senior season where his batting average exceeded .400, among other accolades.

More recently, Noah Mendlinger was a 2021 graduate who played third base and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a free agent.

Currently, he climbs through the Cardinals’ minor league system to potentially get a spot on the major league team.

The Baseball program at GCSU has marked many players for successful professional careers and significantly expanded in 2018, when three GCSU players were selected in the Major League Draft. This milestone showed a period of growth for Bobcats baseball and was credited massively throughout local and state media.

In an interview with WGXA, head coach Jason Eller remarked on one player, Logan Mattix, who was drafted to the Houston Astros in the 25th round.

“We are thrilled for Logan and appreciative to the Houston Astros for their interest in our players,” said Eller. “Logan is a tremendous student-athlete with many All-American accolades both on the field and in the classroom. Mattix is a five-tool player and was a centerpiece to back-to-back PBC Tournament Championships. We wish him the best in his journey into professional baseball.”

These individual suc-

cesses are just the most recent additions to a baseball program that, according to public databases, has seen more than 20 of its players drafted or signed to professional baseball and at least one alumnus signed to a major league team.

Other alumni outside of the baseball team have also achieved significant success in their respective sports. Earl Grant, a 2000 graduate, played for the men’s basketball team, helping the Bobcats win 2 consecutive Peach Belt conference titles and a run to the Division II Elite Eight in 2000. After graduating, Grant began a steady climb through the college coaching ranks as an assistant coach at multiple programs before landing a head-coaching job at the College of Charleston.

In an interview with Channel 5 WCSC, Grant pays homage to the head coach at Wichita State, who hired him directly out of GCSU to act as assistant coach for their team from 2004-2010.

“I would not be in this situation if it were not for Coach Marshall giving me a chance six years ago and mentoring me and helping me develop as a coach and person,” said Grant. “He taught me the importance of putting my family first and cherishing them.”

Now, Grant has been

Fall Softball at GCSU Bryan Cade

Asst. Sports Editor Georgia College & State University softball competed in three fall contests in preparation for its upcoming spring season. Beginning on Oct.5, the Bobcats traveled to play the Mercer University Bears.

On October 10, they competed against the Georgia Military College Bulldogs and concluded the fall games

softball team made an appearance in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament; however, they fell to the Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes 8-6 in the quarterfinals. The Bobcats finished with an overall record of 23-24, yet a positive conference record of 14-10.

“We saw a lot of good things in the fall games, but we also saw things we have to work on,” Singleton said.

“I think a lot of good things came out of it, and it’s going to help us im-

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the head coach at Boston College since 2021, making his career as a Division II player stretch into Division I sidelines.

Grant’s story is notable for its roots in his love of the game. Rather than reaching for professional ranks as a player, he used his strong Division II playing career to create a strong professional coaching path that carries its own prestige in College Athletics.

One final success story is that of Daria Owen, who played as a midfielder and defender for GCSU women’s soccer from 2006-2008. After her collegiate career, Owen qualified to represent Guyana through her familys lineage and earned a spot on the Guyana women’s national team during the 2010 Women’s World Cup. While her career

in professional soccer was largely halted after her debut appearance on the world stage, she still held the spotlight during World Cup competition, acting as a significant marker of athletic achievement.

Each story illustrates the various careers that GCSU student-athletes have pursued, extending from their original love for their respective sports. Grant’s professional success is rooted in his love for basketball and his continued success as a coach. Owen’s international appearances showed how smaller-school’s players can reach top competitive environments through national eligibility and skillful play. Finally, the Baseball team’s ability to funnel top players into the MLB draft is a marker of their own suc-

Garrett from Georgia State University and right-handed pitcher Ryleigh Sapp from Lipscomb University.

“These fall games are so important,” said Reina Checo, a junior utility player on the softball team. “I think chemistry plays such a big role in softball. You have to be comfortable with the people you’re playing next to, and when every year, you’re getting new people added to the team, it’s important in the fall, when you have that time to build that

cess and dominance in the Division II league.

For student-athletes at smaller schools, gaining exposure is the main challenge. Division II schedules see fewer televised games and a majority of draft attention gravitates toward high-profile Division I programs.

This reality has pushed GCSU players to pursue summer leagues and independent games where scouts can evaluate their skills against their competition.

Importantly drawn from each success story is one notion: passion is what matters. Each student-athlete has understood their position, their challenges and their ambitions in their careers. Each one has also used these understandings to successfully and skillfully break into professional play.

GCSU as a D2CCA All-Southeast Region first-team member and NFCA Division II All-Region team member.

Jones leaves a significant gap in the starting lineup, having led the team in earned run average the previous year with a 4.34, while throwing 124 and 1/3 innings and punching out 93 batters in the process. However, while the Bobcats lost several seniors from the previous year, they were able to maintain a senior presence through

Courtesy of Oscar Lynch

with a final contest against the Georgia Southern University Eagles on October 24. The Bobcats were scheduled to compete in a fourth game against the Gordon State College Highlanders; however, it was canceled due to inclement weather.

“It was really good competition,” said Jacy Singleton, a sophomore right-handed pitcher on the GCSU women’s softball team. “It really pushed us, and I’m glad that we played those teams in the fall season because it’ll prepare us for the postseason, where we’ll play teams like that as we get deeper in our season.”

In the previous season, the GCSU

prove and work harder in the season and prepare for the spring. I think these fall games help us figure out where things will end up in the spring and motivate people to compete for the positions they want to secure.”

The Bobcat softball team enters the 2026 season with a plethora of new players, including five incoming freshmen, catcher Jordan Counts, outfielder Maddi Lowery, outfielder Halley Nobles, left-handed pitcher Kennedy Pickett and infielder Sam Story. Coach Brittany Johnson also brought in two transfers, right-handed pitcher Sydney

chemistry, that you take advantage of it.”

The Bobcats aim to build on their success from the previous season; however, they must fill a prominent spot in the lineup and rotation, as 2025 seniors Kam Caldwell and Shelby Jones concluded their time as Bobcats in the previous year. Caldwell posted elite numbers, including a .401 batting average and 1.104 on-base plus slugging percentage.

She also managed twenty doubles, five triples and three homeruns, as well as a favorable walk-to-strikeout ratio. Caldwell also parts ways with

the coaching staff, as graduate student Divina Checo joined the Bobcats for the 2026 season as a graduate assistant.

“First and foremost, it’s a great opportunity for her,” Checo said. “I know how much Divina loves softball. I think that it’s a great opportunity for her, and it’s good for me to have a familiar face as a support system.”

The GCSU softball team is set to open its season for the second consecutive year against the Young Harris College Mountain Lions, as they host them for a doubleheader Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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KATE WALKER, A&L EDITOR SYDNEY WILLIAMS, ASST. A&L EDITOR

11.04.2025

ARTS & LIFE

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Q&A: Baldwin County Animal Shelter director Tracy White Kate Walker A&L Editor In October, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sponsors Adopt a Shelter Dog Month annually to encourage people to give dogs in shelters a second chance.

In Milledgeville, the Baldwin County Animal Shelter, at 1395 Orchard Hill Rd, rescues dogs and cares for them until they are adopted or transferred to another facility. On any given day, more than 40 dogs call the shelter home.

To celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, this reporter sat down with Tracy White, director of the Baldwin County Animal Shelter, to talk about the joys and challenges of adopting shelter dogs and how Georgia College & State University students can support the local shelter. White joined the shelter staff earlier this year.

Question: What is the shelter’s current capacity for the dogs, including how many can the shelter take care of at one time?

Answer: I think it’s up to 80 animals (dogs and cats) in the shelter. At the moment, I think we’ve got about 60. We don’t like to be up to the high level in this shelter because the fewer we have in the shelter, the more chance we have to get them adopted or rescued.

At the moment, I think we’ve got about 40 shelter dogs. I’d say about 32 adult dogs and the rest are puppies, which are all ready for adoption.

Q: Tell me why a student or community member should adopt a shelter dog, and what are the steps they can take to adopt a dog at Baldwin County Animal Shelter?

A: Everyone should adopt a shelter dog; they are the most loving dogs that you can get.

They’re very loyal and everyone deserves a second chance, and so do these dogs. The process is you come in and have a look at the dogs, fill out an application form and get approved, and then you can

Kate Walker | A&L Editor

take your forever pup home.

Q: Dogs, or any pet really, come with a lot of responsibilities, so who might not be the ideal person to adopt a dog?

A: I would say people who just don’t have the time. The dogs and puppies are part of your family, they’re like your

children. You wouldn’t leave your children 14, 15, 16 hours a day. They need medical care, they need to be taken care of, they need to be loved on. So, people who can’t give their dog time are the type of people who shouldn’t adopt these dogs.

Q: How can students support shelter dogs if they are unable to adopt at this time?

A: They can sign up for Shelter Buddies. They come (to the shelter), they get trained in what the procedures are here, and they can come anytime between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. They can take dogs out for a walk, they can sit in the kennels with the dogs and socialize, and just basically they can come and love on the dogs.

Q: What do you think students should know before adopting a dog?

A: Students really should know whether they have the time for the dogs. Because these are shelter dogs, sometimes they need a few weeks to decompress, a few weeks to understand that this is their forever home. Sometimes the first couple of weeks they might poop in your house, but you just have to give them time.

Q: Are there any common misconceptions about adopting from a shelter?

A: Most people think they (shelter dogs) are aggressive and not nice dogs, just because they’re strays. Yes, we do get some aggressive dogs that we

can’t adopt out, and we do get dogs with behavior problems.

I think a lot of people don’t come to the shelters because a lot of the dogs that we have here are pit bull mixes, so a lot of people are scared of them.

But basically, all these dogs are loving, and people really should come and have a look.

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Q: What types of dogs do you usually see coming into the shelter?

A: A lot of dogs coming into the shelter are pit bull mixes, or pit bull with lab mixes. A lot of people in the community are actually scared of pit bull mixes, so that’s why they have such a bad rap, and a lot of people won’t adopt them. But I felt like that when I moved down here. I moved down here from upstate New York, and this is the first time I’ve been to an area where there’s so many pit bull mix strays. When I first started here, I was scared of them until I realized there was nothing to be scared of, that they are really loving dogs.

Q: Why do you think this area has a higher number of pit bull mixes?

A: I think a lot of the reasons why we have a lot of strays here are due to the community not spaying and neutering their animals. We could pick up 10 to 20 strays a week, and I think basically if we spayed and neutered our pets that there wouldn’t be so many strays out there in the community, because they just keep on breeding.

Q: Do you have any favorite adoption stories of dogs who were here and finally got adopted?

A: We have quite a few.

We have such a close bond with these dogs, and I have such a good team of staff that we socialize with these dogs every single day. At every adoption we get really happy that they’re going but upset that they’re going at the same time, because we do form a bond with everyone here.

If you are interested in adopting, email the shelter at ac@baldwincountyga. com or call 478-445-5514.

The shelter, at 1395 Orchard Hill Rd, is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for students to meet adoptable dogs. Photos and biographies of available dogs are updated regularly on the shelter’s Facebook page.

Spring registration: expectations vs. reality

Margaret Scarbrough Contributing Writer

At GCSU, there are benefits and challenges to spring registration.

With 7,100 students as of fall 2024, total enrollment “has reached an alltime high in its 136-year history”, according to GSCU’s website. In fact, applications for the 2024 entering class saw a 44% incline from that over the previous two years.

GCSU

President

Cathy Cox responded to this statement by tying it to the COVID-19 pandemic, and explained how

online

ic,” Cox said. “Almost

periences and tips for

I had to enter every-

able to register earlier.

ule, so the process is

all of our academic-year

reducing stress during

thing

Els-

While this accommo-

quicker the morning of.”

courses for undergrad-

registration

week.

bernd said. “I was defi-

dation does not guaran-

Registration is a com-

uate students are held

“To

complete-

nitely more nervous my

tee every student with

plicated

in-person, in small class-

ly honest, it was a very

second year after the

priority

the

many, but like Segal, stu-

es. Our students thrive

stressful experience be-

negative

experience.”

classes they need, it in-

dents can use strategies

in

cause I went in expect-

Another factor that

creases their chances.

to lower stress and anx-

They

ing it to be straightfor-

greatly affects the process

like knowing their pro-

ward and easy, and it

fessors and that their

was not that at all,” said

discussion-based

environments.

be

the

for

email

iety around the process.

is priority registration.

that I had priority regis-

GCSU suggests mak-

This means that students

tration really helped me

ing an appointment with

However, an increase

viewing

DegreeWorks,

in student population

making multiple plans

means more competi-

and setting an alarm

tion on registration day.

early in the morning to

Every fall, students wake

be ready to register on

up early and log on in

time. It is also helpful to

hopes of securing their

make an academic advis-

ideal schedule. However,

ing appointment early.

a smooth registration pe-

Registration

and smaller class siz-

anteed. Full or waitlisted

es

contributed.

classes, invalid Course

Lilly Elsbernd, a junior

“To some extent, I

Reference Numbers, ac-

early education major.

think Georgia College

count holds and time

has benefitted from the

conflicts can all inter-

her freshman and soph-

negative

fere with the process.

many of our students

“Getting

get

process

an academic advisor, re-

riod is not always guar-

experience

will

professors know them.”

learning

have

manually,”

From

Oct.

27-31,

had with online learn-

GCSU students shared

ing during the pandem-

their

registration

ex-

week

comes with many posJulia Jensen | Art Director

sible challenges includ-

are allowed to register on

and it makes registration

ing technological issues,

the first day classes open.

a whole lot less stressful,”

time management, com-

Although

said Tori Segal, a junior

petitiveness and class

talked about, it is quite

mass

requirements.

omore year, with this

common. For example,

major, “Usually I will sit

strategies that will help

year

students with academic

down after my advisor

students be prepared al-

accommodations,

se-

tells me the classes I need

lows for a smooth run-

niors and athletes are

to take and make a sched-

ning registration process.

Elsbernd

being

registered

the

first

she is not required to.

“The site crashed and

not

widely

communications

Using

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KATE WALKER, A&L EDITOR SYDNEY WILLIAMS, ASST. A&L EDITOR

11.04.2025

ARTS & LIFE

Parking crisis

GCSU students say parking is tougher than ever Jane Carr

ations. They identified several

stands the structure of the new

Staff Writer

policies and procedures that

system but believes distance

showed a need to be revised,

commuters deserve priority.

including employee, student

“I think that the parking

and guest parking changes,

lottery system makes sense to

using the underutilized Ir-

a certain extent, but I would

win Street 498 space parking

argue that the students who

lot, along with some trans-

are truly commuting should

portation changes as well.”

have priority,” Walker said.

For many commuters, the

So far this semester, Walker

biggest adjustment has been

has avoided tickets, but noted

the new permit-selection sys-

that in previous years, enforce-

tem. Although students were

ment felt far more relaxed.

initially told they would be

According to English, en-

GCSU students say parking has become one of the semester’s biggest frustrations, following a series of new policies implemented alongside the university’s record undergraduate

enrollment.

Beginning this fall, Parking Services introduced a $50-per-semester elective permit fee, stricter lot assignments for residential students and

Reaghan Shehee| Digital Media Editor

times it’s really hard to find

English said Parking Ser-

selected through a lottery, En-

forcement

and

a decent spot, and I end

vices will continue to adjust

glish said the actual rollout

staffing have also changed.

up having to walk a decent

as the semester concludes.

tised as a lottery. Many com-

more closely mirrored course

“Parking enforcement is

amount just to get to the front

“After the initial rollout

muters and residents alike say

registration,

permits

conducted by two vehicles

door of my residence hall.”

of the new parking plan and

the changes have led to confu-

released by class standings.

equipped with License Plate

Connor said she hasn’t re-

changes, and at the conclusion

sion over zones, longer morn-

Senior psychology major

Recognition ,” Walker said.

ceived a ticket herself, but

of the Fall Semester, Parking

ing routines and, for some, an

Carly Walker reported she’s

“Parking

em-

many of her friends have.

Services will be making a few

increase in parking tickets.

felt the impact of shifting

ployees patrol parking lots on

“It can be really frustrating

minor adjustments to some of

associate

commuter availability, espe-

GCSU property and enforce

sometimes, especially when

our parking operations to bet-

director of Parking & Trans-

cially on the main campus.

parking violations. Parking en-

you’re in a hurry,” Connor said.

ter serve the GCSU commu-

portation Services, said the

“I rarely find parking on the

forcement hours are Monday–

According to English, rev-

nity as a whole,” English said.

department’s overhaul stems

main campus anymore because

Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.”

enue from the elective fee and

He also emphasized that

from a broader evaluation

of the decrease in commuter

enforce-

citations goes back into park-

the Irwin Street lot, one of

of

transportation.

lots, but there’s always plenty

ment has some residential

ing and transportation upkeep.

the university’s largest, re-

“A Parking & Transporta-

of parking at Irwin St.,” Walker

students feeling the pres-

“The majority of the stu-

mains available to all per-

tion Master Plan Study was

said. “However, the four-hour

sure as well. Freshman polit-

dent P&T mandatory fee is

mit holders, and shuttles run

launched in the Summer of

spots on campus mean that

ical science major Madison

used for Transportation Op-

between the lot and main

2024 with a consulting firm,

if I get parking on campus, I

Connor noted that strict lot

erations. Still, it is also used

campus every 6–12 minutes.

Kimley-Horn,” English said.

don’t have to move my car in

assignments have made dai-

for parking lot infrastructure,

For now, with enrollment

“This project was request-

between classes if I’m on cam-

ly

unpredictable.

such as lot maintenance and

continuing to grow, students are

ed by the university to get

pus for three to four hours.”

“I can’t even imagine what

any new construction that may

still adjusting, even if it means

a clear picture of Parking &

Walker, who commutes from

it’s like for those who com-

require parking,” English said.

leaving home a little earlier

Transportation’s overall oper-

off campus, said she under-

mute,” Connor said. “Some-

Despite the growing pains,

and checking lot signage twice.

a new commuter permitting process that was initially adver-

Brian

English,

campus

Daylight

with

The

technology

enforcement

increased

parking

ter can feel rushed or less appealing.

“I do find it easier to wake up when it’s

“I feel like fewer people are outside

brighter in the mornings. I also feel saf-

when it gets darker earlier,” Ehrhardt said.

er walking to the bus stop,” Burdett said.

While the evenings are darker,

Health experts note that the time

ral circadian rhythm and has neg-

Continued from page 1 “I prefer it to be lighter in the evening, since I have later classes,” said Lauren Ehrhardt, a freshman business

ative

Despite

the

for

health.”

potential

benefits

of extra morning light, many students

major. “With the time change and the

consequences

have

questioned

the

con-

tinued need for the time shift.

weather changing along with it, I find

“I think it should end,” Burdett said. it harder to stay focused during class.”

“It is one of the most outdated things we The earlier darkness can make the

still practice. There is no reason for it.”

days feel shorter and impact motiva-

Nationally,

tion, particularly for students balanc-

the

debate

contin-

ues about whether daylight saving

ing classes, work and extracurriculars.

time should be kept, adjusted or

“I’m usually really tired and it feels like

eliminated. Several states have in-

it’s later than it really is,” said Molli Bur-

troduced legislation to make either

dett, a freshman nursing major. “Which

daylight saving or standard time per-

makes me not want to do anything.”

manent, though federal approval is

Campus engagement is also impact-

Julia Jensen| Art Director

required for any nationwide change.

ed by the darker evenings. Outdoor

the early sunrises can be beneficial

change can have physiological effects.

For GCSU students, the time

activities such as intramural sports,

for students with 8 a.m. classes or

According to Britannica, “Chang-

change is more than just setting

study sessions on Front Campus or

morning labs, providing extra day-

ing sleep patterns, even by one

clocks back. It affects daily rou-

evening trips to the Wellness Cen-

light to wake up and start their day.

hour, goes against a person’s natu-

tines, study habits and campus life.

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RYLEE HOLLAND, MANAGING EDITOR MARY CIUCEVICH, EDITOR IN CHIEF

11.04.2025

The Caterwaul

CATERWAUL: a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat; commonly associated with a bobcat

A message from the Colonnade staff On behalf of The Colonnade staff we would like to present our newest submission column, “The Caterwaul.” This is an opportunity for students to share their poetry, flash fiction, photography, drawing, comic strips and more. We are extremely excited to give students more of a place in the paper and for their creativity to be acknowledged and published. We encourage any and all students to reach out and ask questions. In the spirit of GCSU’s mascot, Thunder, the name of this column takes inspiration from all that is a bobcat. Caterwauling is the noise bobcats make often, and that is what The Colonnade intends to do with this column: make noise with your voice.

Rainy day at the library

by Lailan Tobin The clouded sky drops Blue bullet pellets Down drenched dryads Onto the soft, concrete walkways Walking every which way The people with backpacks of bricks And fleeting time like light pollution Choose to venture.

My coffee goes cold as the wind Brushes against the library window Like a fluffed calico cat, Begging for attention From an owner too entranced to look Back at what is instead of What was.

I watch as the world moves in waves of Satisfaction and discontentment From my orange seat, perched against Wide widowed window panes Made to show people coming and going

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With cell phones and rain boots and Great expectations, nullified by the Slow Monday morning.

These dappled dew drops drop like Firecrackers in the dark, And I feel the cold atmosphere outside Chill the space between these library wall’s old bones.

GCSU Halloween Costumes