Issue 8 | Volume 100

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The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College November 9, 2022

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THE 13TH AMENDMENT IS CHANGING

Several states are voting in the next election to amend their state constitutions regarding prison management Drew Oldham Contributing Writer This election cycle, voters in Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont, will have the opportunity to vote to amend certain portions of the 13th amendment in their state. The amendment in its current form reads that basically any effort to coerce an individual to do work against their will, unless they have been convicted of a crime through a fair trial, is banned.

This wording in the Constitution is disturbing to many politicians and activists, as they feel it serves as anoth-

er remnant of America’s troubled past with race relations and the institution of slavery as a whole. Furthermore, they believe that this wording is ambiguous and leaves the door open for the mistreatment of prison inmates or even a return to slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

Activists, such as Max Parthas, co-director of state operations of the Abolish Slavery National Network, emphasize the importance of distancing the language of our nation’s founding document from its ugly past and ensuring against slavery in the future.

“We want to remove

offensive language and provide protection for citizens from slavery and involuntary servitude,” said Parthas.

Currently, the 13th Amendment in the US Constitution has been introduced in the House of Representatives, where it has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for revision. Some states have attempted to revise the amendment more rapidly. If the revision is agreed upon, the legislation would only change how prison labor is conducted and managed in the states that decide to amend their constitutions.

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Midnights album review Jennifer Crider A&L Editor Taylor Swift’s album “Midnights”

released

on Oct 21. “Midnights” and the extended version, “Midnights (3am edition)”, has held its place in the top five albums on the music

“I was excited for this

relate to her music on a

album because I had no

deeper level, and this re-

idea what type of sound

liability has helped Swift

she was going to do be-

build a dedicated fan base

cause she has explored so

throughout her career.

many genres,” said Rose

“My favorite song is

Wagner,

communication

album

mass

‘Would’ve,

Could’ve,

major.

Should’ve’ because I res-

“I was happy to hear it

onate with it as some-

have a pop sound again

one who has dealt with a

because I missed it.”

toxic relationships in the

Unlike her last two

past,” said Dani Mathis,

charts since its release.

This

senior

marks

folk albums, Swift wrote

senior

Swift’s return to pop

this album about her life

hood education major.

music as it is her first

experiences. By writing

“Midnights” contains

pop album since 2019.

songs about herself, fans

upbeat dance songs that

early

child-

are reminiscent of the songs from her previous albums. Similar to the 2012 hit song “Red”, the song “Maroon” also uses the color red to represent a complex love story.

“I like the synth in the song Lavender Haze,” Wagner said. “The synth reminds me of the songs on her album ‘1989’.”

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Braves lose to Phillies after an uneventful NLDS Katherine Futch

having the upperhand

Editor in Chief

on the regular season,

The Atlanta Braves’

the Braves played un-

season came to a close

characteristically

Oct. 11. They held a 101

in the NLDS. The final

- 61 record for the regu-

game, as well as the en-

lar season and went 55-

tirety of the NLDS, was

26 at home and 46-35 on

anything but climactic.

the road. Despite their

The Braves only led the

impressive season, they

Phillies in four of the

did not continue to the

36 innings in the series.

World Series after losing

Most people picked

three of four games in the

the Braves to take the tro-

NL Divisional Series to

phy in the NLDS. There

the Philadelphia Phillies.

is no doubt that they had

The Phillies left Amer-

the talent to take down

ica shocked after defeat-

the Phillies after their in-

Braves fell into the rut of

World Series. Only one of

The Braves were pre-

ing the reigning World

credible season. Instead

their 1999 season, where

the nine Braves teams to

dicted to beat the Phillies

Series

in

of the competitive series

they won 100 games, but

win 100 games has made

after winning 11 of the

just four games. Despite

most were expecting, the

did not make it to the

it through the NLDS.

19 regular season games

and diffuse the tension between parties, politicians often play on it.

They thrive off targeting candidates of other parties in their campaigns to start drama. Along with this, many politicians are often unreliable. They make passionate statements about the changes they will make in their speeches prior to elected,

but once they have secured the position those commitments seem to be forgotten. Their lack on following through with campaign promises, and the skewed way of speaking in with they communicate messages causes tension amongst parties. Overtime, the public has grown more frustrated over the dif-

Champions

flat

Distrust and politics Hannah Adams

Asst. Opinion Editor Discussions about political controversy has become scarce throughout the years. As the subject of political matters create a tense atmosphere in social settings in a way they have not always before. In today’s

world, the political sides are almost viciously pitted against one another, and it can even be a means to end a relationship over a difference in views. As I watch this happen in real time, I wonder if this is a result of the toxic manipulation tactics that are embedded within government politics. Politicians are

known to be liars and manipulators, able to capture the attention of their viewers and convince them that they can be trusted to make decisions for this country.

I would argue that much of the disunity in this country is rooted in the buildup of instigation from political leaders. Rather than try

against them, five of which were in September.

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ferences in opinions and political leaders do nothing to appease the anger.

In the article, “Dramatization as method in political theory,” written by Iain Mackenzie, the concept of politicians utilizing dramatic behavior to manipulate is explored.

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NEWS | PG. 4

SPORTS | PG. 5

ARTS & LIFE | PG. 7

OPINION & MISC. | PG. 11

What GC students find are important issues that push them to vote in midterms.

A look into GC’s final home game of the season and summary of their last game vs. North Georgia.

Netflix’s new show based on the life of Jeffrey Dhamer has come under fire for it’s decision to cast Evan Peters as Dhamer.

In attempts to celebrate a spooky Halloween embodying Milledgeville’s spooky history, have student life leaders gone too far?

STUDENT CONCERNS ON THE BALLOT

GC’S SOCCER SEASON COMES TO AN END

“DHAMER”: CASTING SERIAL KILLERS

HAVE WE CROSSED THE LINE?

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

11.09.2022

NEWS

Interim VP of Student Life: Dr. Daniel Nadler Kate Verity

Contributing Writer Dr. Daniel Nadler is the interim Vice President of Student Life for the 2022-2023 year. Since Dr. Shawn Brooks decided to retire, Dr. Nadler joined GC to fill in the position until a permanent replacement is hired.

Before coming to Milledgeville, Dr. Nadler already had experience working in higher education.

Previously, he worked at West Virginia State University, St. Thomas University in Miami, Northern Kentucky University, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, and Tulane University in New Orleans.

“Fortunately with my variety of different experiences, which has been large, medium, small institutions, public and private, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, and

historically Black universities, hopefully, I can bring some different perspectives and ideas and suggestions that may not just naturally happen on their own,” Nadler said.

According to GC’s website, the Division of Student Life “offers a wide range of activities, services, and opportunities to become engaged in campus life that challenges students, develops habits of excellence, and connects life outside the classroom to the formal academic curriculum.”

In other words, the Office of Student Life and the Vice President of Student Life are essentially responsible for managing university-related events and activities that take place outside of the classroom. The Vice President himself will also work with other upper-level faculty to strategically plan for the future of the university as a whole.

To get started on these

kinds of projects, Dr. Nadler explained that it is crucial for him to develop strong working relationships with his fellow staff.

“Certainly in higher education, and especially in student life work,

ships are really, really, extremely important. My first goal was really to invest a lot of time and energy in getting to know people, learning about the programs and services, learning about our

My first goal was really to invest a lot of time and energy in getting to know people.

-Dr. Daniel Nadler

there’s very little to nothing that we get accomplished without a sense of team and without a sense of collaboration,” Nadler said. “So relation-

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students and where they come from and what their aspirations are.”

Dr. Nadler has certainly had the opportunity to interact with the student

body this year. He lives in the faculty housing at West Campus and likes to go and talk to students when events are taking place. In talking to these students, he is trying to gauge how he can best improve the university experience for everyone.

“I think a lot of students are still just having a little bit of a challenge really coming out of the Covid phase,” Nadler said. “We’re still kind of going through a transition and what I’d like to see is everyone just really kind of jump in and completely immerse themselves in a variety of different experiences, both in and outside the classroom, and help to rebuild their really vibrant and thriving campus community.”

Dr. Nadler is incredibly pleased by all that GC has to offer. He sees a vibrant campus full of students eager to be involved both inside the

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classroom and out. GC presents unique opportunities for its students such as small class sizes and undergraduate research opportunities.

Nadler described GC as “a public university that has very much of a private university feel.”

“I see GC as just really having unlimited potential,” Nadler said. “There’s a lot of great things in place, but there’s also an opportunity to really kind of take things to the next level. I’m really impressed with what the students do here and having such a high percentage of our students involved in intramurals is really something phenomenal. You don’t see that at most universities.”

Dr. Nadler will only remain at GC through June of 2023, but in his year here, he is working hard to improve student life and make GC an even better university than it already is.

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

11.09.2022

NEWS

Baldwin County looks to sue the state of GA Lily Pruitt

Asst. News Editor Many students have noticed the new fencing now surrounding some of the abandoned Central State Hospital buildings.

It has proposed many rumors around GC. Some took it upon themselves to even start a petition to “Stop the Destruction of Historic Central State Hospital Buildings.

Milledgeville, Ga.” This could have been an outburst from many students who may have also happened upon Georgia Trust’s list of “places in peril,” where Central State was listed in 2010.

After it closed in 2013, it has since been aban-

from neglect since its full closure in 2013, leading to further deterioration,” said The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

As of now, GA has not made any decisions regarding the demolition or refurbishment of any buildings on the Central State Hospital campus.

Despite the chatter of the possibility for demolition or remodeling, several have requested information and have since been turned down. David Sofferin, director of public affairs for the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, has turned down many requests and says that they are trying

There are no plans to start demolition on any of the buildings at this time

-Rick Williams

doned, resulting in the need for refurbishments.

“Central State Hospital has continued to suffer

to address the situation.

“There are no plans to start demolition on any of the buildings at

this time,” said Rick Williams, Baldwin County state representative.

Many students feel that remodeling could greatly benefit the city as a whole.

“I think that the fences with barbed wire stretched across the top makes Central State look less like a hospital and more like a prison,” said senior marketing major, Shawn McElroy. “I do think it would benefit the community if the buildings were cleaned up because I think that while it is an interesting historical place, the abandoned buildings do not look good to surrounding homeowners.”

Several students believe that Central State Hospital has a big impact on the city as a whole and doing something with it could benefit Milledgeville all across the board.

“I would think it would be best to either renovate central state or demolish it,” said senior sociology major, Emily Overton. “I think it would make Milledgeville look better as a whole if it were cleaned up, because central state

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doesn’t serve as a good representation for the entire city of Milledgeville.”

Other students think that the abandoned campus should stay as it is and the state should disregard any decisions to remodel or demolish it.

“Honestly, I don’t think it would help the county that much if the buildings were cleaned up,” said sophomore management major, Price Manser. “Having a large mental institution like that is an outdated idea and it doesn’t really serve a purpose in today’s society.”

Any discussion on the remodeling or demolishing of Central State may be halted at this time due to a potential lawsuit from Baldwin County. Commissioners are suing the state of GA because of a “broken” contract. The state of GA has payed hundreds of thousands of dollars for Central State to have fire services, which has stopped in 2020.

According to Baldwin County Manager, Carlos Tobar, over $600,000 was due to Baldwin County 2 years ago.

“I think Baldwin

County gets neglected because it’s primarily a lower-income area. Unfortunately, the state chooses to do things for counties where people that make higher incomes reside,” said McElroy.

There are many contradictions to this situation, but most feel that Baldwin County deserves justice.

“If there’s a contract between the state of GA and Baldwin County, and the bylaws of the contract are not being followed, I think Baldwin County has every right to sue,” said Overton.

AMENDMENT Continued from page 1

Although many activ-

with

current

norms

ists and politicians have

will ultimately have a

proposed this revision

negative impact on the

in an attempt to clari-

ability of states to effec-

fy the legislation of the

tively manage prisoners.

past, Adam Lamparello,

“All it will do is in-

GC law professor, be-

troduce

problems

lieves that this will open

in

manage-

up a “can of procedur-

ment,” said Lamparello.

al substantive worms”

Some GC students

into what is and is not

tend to side with Lam-

defined as involuntary

parello on this, as well.

servitudes in the pris-

“I feel like prison la-

on systems, which he

bor is probably helpful to

believes will result in a

maintaining infrastruc-

firestorm or frivolous

ture and keeping cities

litigation

nationwide.

clean,” said an anony-

“I do not think you can

mous GC junior. “I don’t

clearly define what in-

know a ton about it pro-

voluntary servitude is in

cedurally, but if it is tak-

the prison context,” said

en away, it is likely our

Lamparello. “I do not

cities will be dirtier and

think that the revisions

in need of maintenance.”

punish prisoners for re-

Other states have in-

will have any meaning-

States who are at-

fusing to work or in any

troduced caveats in their

ful impact whatsoever.

tempting to pass the re-

way coerce them to work

I think it is a complete

vision remain dissonant

waste of time. We should

prison

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inal

justice

the revision will advance

legislation that suggest

bor is inherently dehu-

through House proceed-

is being disputed in a

prison labor is still au-

manizing, the mainte-

ings in Congress and if

in their stance on the use

class action lawsuit in-

thorized. In Utah, their

nance of our roads and

it will become a realized

be focusing on infla-

of forced labor in any

volving plaintiffs that are

amendment states “Nei-

highways by those that

change to the US Con-

tion and the economy,

form on prison inmates.

currently incarcerated. If

ther slavery nor invol-

have committed crimes

stitution. However, deci-

not this utter nonsense.”

In Colorado, where a

the suit is won, inmates

untary servitude shall

against the state is a de-

sions on this bill will be

believes

revision has been added

will not be required to

exist” but adds that this

cently

part

being made in the next

that this attempt to sym-

to the state legislature,

participate in any labor in

“does not apply to the

of our society,” said

few weeks in Alabama,

bolically

lan-

the controversy around

prisons, including basic

otherwise lawful admin-

sophomore Accounting

Louisiana, Oregon, Ten-

guage that may clash

whether the state can

housekeeping positions.

istration of the crim-

major Anson Wessner.

nessee

remove

forced

It remains to be seen if

la-

Lamparello

“While

system.”

necessary

and

Vermont.

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

11.09.2022

NEWS

What’s on the Gen-Z voters’ minds?

Claire O’Neill | Art Director

Claire Kosobud Contributing Writer

tions, you can only take

sue, and it should be at

prices in correlation with

things where it’s cou-

don’t win, would gain

away

abortions.”

the forefront of every-

a minimal income and

pled with more extremist

traction

Students have voiced

one’s mind, no matter

this is evident through

views that are becoming

the two-party system.

their concerns with this

what side you’re on,”

Weaver’s

propagated overall. The

Other students are

change in precedent and

said Anson Wesner, a

some

environment is becom-

uninformed about spe-

includes

sophomore

would view this fact with

ing more extreme of

cific

Due to recent political and social disputes, these issues have been a popular discussion among students. This is furthered by the midterm elections taking place this November calling students to their civic duty for the change that they desire. With history making decisions taking place this year, like the Supreme

Court

over-

safe

many

facets

accounting

response.

However,

to

neutralize

candidates

but

that are pertinent to the

what is being said, but

make it clear that they

discussion. There has

it’s also being less clear

do want a person in of-

for what is allowed to

fice that is respectable

be said,” said Oldham.

enough for the title.

Oldham stated con-

“I don’t know names,

cern with the growing

but I think it would be

ambiguity of the me-

ideal for someone to

wanting

dia and the free speech

win who actually cares

more voter participa-

crisis that is becom-

and doesn’t just focus

been an overwhelming amount that abortion rights has been discussed since the overturning that

has

many

incentivized

voters

It’s important because it’s getting to a point where it’s unclear what is allowed to be said and it’s one of those things where it’s coupled with more extremist views that are beoming propogated overall. major.

Anoth-

- Drew Oldham

tion now more than ever.

er issue that resonates

a tentative accuracy as

ing apparent through

on making everyone else

With the midterm elec-

with

students

Drew Oldham, sopho-

our

experienc-

look bad,” Seely said.

dents have taken strong

tions having potential to

on campus is inflation.

more psychology major,

es with social media.

It is difficult to ignore

stances in their positions.

change the party majori-

“I don’t know much

comments on censor-

“However, all of these

the issues that are on

“I believe women

ty in the Senate, it makes

about politics but I do

ship in the news and

fears and thoughts are

the ticket this year since

should be in control of

it a critical election to

know that inflation is

the chances that what

nothing without some-

some students are direct-

their own bodies, and

participate in for all vot-

frustrating as a col-

is said is true by saying,

one in power to either

ly impacted and affected

even if I was a guy I’d

ers and potential change

lege student,” said Ha-

be-

protect or enact them,”

by the decisions. Re-

think that too,” said Ju-

in

health-

leigh Weaver, a sopho-

cause it’s getting to a

Oldham said. “I hope

gardless of the outcome,

lia Seely, a sophomore

care that could have

more studio art major.

point where it’s unclear

that some more mod-

this election will clearly

psychology major. “You

life-changing

Students are begin-

what is allowed to be

erate

independent

shed light on the polit-

ning to worry about

said and it’s one of those

candidates, even if they

ical future that we face.

turning Roe v. Wade, stu-

can’t take away abor-

women’s

“It’s

a

impacts.

divisive

is-

many

“It’s

important

own

or

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

11.09.2022

SPORTS

GC Soccer comes to an end Emily Henderson

did not have many op-

possession

move

out of the half tied 0-0.

of the game Lander re-

While they were able

Contributing Writer

portunities

offensively.

more easily up the field.

The start of the sec-

ceived a free kick outside

to make good passes in

forward

This allowed the Bearcats

ond half looked like the

the box after a foul from

the box, the Bobcats did

in

Sarah Mason made great

to have many opportuni-

first. Lander controlled

junior Taylor Salvaggio.

not have good touches

confer-

runs off passes from the

ties in scoring position.

most of the possessions.

Alaire

placed

on their shots, causing

ence game for their fi-

midfielders and defend-

Towards the end of

With 18 minutes left

the ball at the very top

many to go off target.

nal game of the regular

ers, but without support

the first half, the Bobcats

in the game, Kate Rich-

of the goal, unreachable

GC

soccer

Lander an

hosted

University

important

Freshman

and

Hodge

season on October 22.

five

minutes

remaining the Bobcats

The Bobcats fought hard

were finally able to make

during this game to try

a successful run up the

and claim the number

field. After a pass from

four spot in the PBC.

senior Alexis Bergami-

Starting out the game,

ni, Sarah Mason took a

Lander held most of the

shot from outside of the

possession of the ball. Al-

box. The shot deflected

though the Bearcats put

off the goalie’s gloves and

pressure on GC, the Bob-

into the back of the net.

cat defense shut down

Although there were

Lander’s strong offense.

multiple

The GC offense came

from

out slow at the start of the game. While they

With

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Sophomore midfielder Morgan Amrozowicz dribbles the ball in PBC quarterfinals game vs North Georgia on Oct. 27.

good

both

runs

teams

in

the final minutes, both teams’ strong defense

were able to make good runs, they did not have

from the forwards there

put more pressure on

arson faced more difficult

for Richardson, giving

forced a tie, 1-1, to end

enough support up top

was little success com-

Lander while also having

shots on goal. Richard-

the Bearcats the lead 1-0.

the

to

impact.

ing from these runs.

better ball movement.

son was faced a one-on-

The Bobcats were not

While this was not

As the Bobcats offense

Throughout most of

At the end of the first

one against Lander’s for-

discouraged after this

the way that the Bob-

became more alive, this

the first half the Bobcats

half, the Bearcats outshot

ward

Seifart.

goal and fought harder

cats hoped to end their

did not stop Lander’s

did not put much pres-

GC 8-3. With the sup-

Richardson made a great

trying to make up for

final home game of the

offense. The Bearcats re-

sure on Lander’s offense,

port of the strong defense

save due to her aggres-

it. GC moved the ball

season,

mained strong up top as

which allowed the Bear-

and

Kate

siveness inside the box.

up the field more in the

hard at the end to at

well as on defense. GC

cats to keep much of the

Richardson, GC came

In the 74th minute

last minutes of the game.

least

make

an

goalkeeper

Annika

regular

they

tie

the

season.

pushed

game.

Hayden’s Hot Takes Hayden Flinn

offense. UGA absolute-

for Michigan. Despite

Sports Editor

ly exposed Tennessee.

struggling against a 1-7

This weekend sparks the new era of college football. Major upsets, statement

wins,

heartbreaks

filled

and the

first weekend of November. This week we see a major shakeup in my top four rankings.

I

think

everyone

should know who the number one team in the

country

is

now.

The Georgia Bulldogs proved that to everyone after manhandling Tennessee 27-13. The Volunteers

committed

seven false start penalties in an atmosphere

Tennessee wide re-

Northwestern

team,

ceiver Jalin Hyatt came

Ohio State found a way

into the game averaging

to win 21-7 in dread-

113 yards receiving per

ful conditions with up

game and 1.75 receiving

to 50 mph winds. The

touchdowns per game.

question now is if Ohio

Hyatt had six catches for

State can beat the big

63 yards and no touch-

teams without success

downs against the Dawgs.

in their passing attack.

Vols

quarterback

The Michigan Wol-

Hendon Hooker aver-

verines have been the

aged 292 passing yards

most consistent team in

and 2.6 passing touch-

my eyes behind Georgia.

downs before the UGA

The Wolverines routed

game. During the game,

Rutgers over the week-

Hooker was limited to

end 52-17. They remain

195 yards passing, no

behind Ohio State be-

passing

touchdowns,

cause so far both teams’

and one interception.

biggest win is against

Hayden’s top four teams after week ten.

Penn

are unbeaten. They are

this moment was against

have dominated most of

the most deserving team

Kansas State, which will

the other opponents they

out of the remaining

not

anyone.

have faced. Both schools

teams to slide into that

TCU will get its first test

have a top ten victory.

last spot. The Horned

this weekend as they

Tennessee’s came against

Frogs have not domi-

take on No. 18 Texas in

No. 10 Alabama, and

nated opponents like the

their first real road test.

Oregon’s came against

other three, but that’s

Tennessee and Ore-

Anyone who thinks

State.

Because

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there is another team

Ohio State played Penn

that should be num-

State on the road versus

perts prior to the game.

ber one over Georgia is

at home and dominated

The story of this game

just flat out wrong. The

the second half like they

was the UGA defense.

Dawgs have now beat-

did, this gives them the

This defense held “the

en two top ten oppo-

edge over Michigan right

best offense in the coun-

nents by double digits.

now, but it’s very close.

try” that was averaging

Second place is a toss-

In the fourth spot, I

just over 50 points per

up at the moment. There

have the last remaining

just the style of play in

gon slide in the fifth and

see has the slight edge

game, and 500 plus yards

are many arguments for

unbeaten team, TCU.

the BIG-12, high scoring

sixth spots. Both teams

because they only lost

of total offense, to 13

Ohio State, and there

They are only in the

shootouts with little de-

have one loss on the year

by 14 to Georgia and

points 289 yards of total

are

fourth spot because they

fense. Their best win at

to Georgia. Both teams

not 46 like Oregon did.

that was described as overrated by a few ex-

many

arguments

impress

No. 9 UCLA.

Tennes-

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11.09.2022

SPORTS

Miller earns bobcat athlete of the week Emily Henderson

Contributing Writer With GC volleyball ending their regular season, many players have had their share of accomplishments this season. One player that has stood out this season is junior Callie Miller.

Callie Miller won her first Bobcat Athlete of the Week of the season after her incredible performance against Young Harris College on October 14. Miller’s contribution helped the team win the match 3-1.

The team as a whole was able to play a good match recording 49 kills, 74 digs, and 46 assists during the Senior Day game. Miller was able to record 19 kills in this game against the Mountain Lions. This broke her previous record of 15 that she set on October 7 versus University of South Carolina Aiken.

Miller had a hitting percentage of .429 while also having seven digs in this game.

After this game and the game earlier in the week, Miller averaged 3.71 kills per set and had a hitting percentage of .400 for the week.

While this is Callie’s third season here at GC, this year looked a little different for her on the court. Miller has been seeing good results this season after being moved into a new position.

ing to switch positions, especially when you have no experience in that position. Miller was able to step up and make a positive impact on the team as a whole.

“Callie has stepped

last year in my opinion,” said senior Emily Long.

“She is very consistent which is very important to help the team as a whole stay steady.”

This season alone, Miller has record-

is extremely important.

Miller attributes much of her success to two teammates in particular, freshman Alanis Bernis and graduate student Rachel Machovec.

“Rachel and Alanis

Courtesy of GC Athletics

“This season has been a new experience for me because I’ve always been a right-side hitter and not an outside hitter,” said Callie Miller.

“Now that I’ve switched to outside, I think I have learned a lot. At first, it was rough trying to adjust, but with my coaches and encouragement from my teammates, I’ve built up more confidence the more we have practiced.”

It is not easy hav-

up big time this season being thrown into this position that she wasn’t extremely comfortable in,” said graduate student Rachel Machovec.

“She has really made the best of it and has impacted us positively as a team in many ways.”

This move has not affected Miller’s skill level in any negative way this season.

“Callie has made a dramatic improvement from

ed over 200 kills while playing 26 out of the 28 games this season.

“I think of Callie as one of the best hitters I have ever played with,” Long said. “She doesn’t just “bounce balls.” Instead, she places them where the opponent is not. You don’t have to bang balls to score points and that makes her a good hitter.”

As a student athlete, having a good support system within your team

TENNESSEE’S GOAL POST TORN DOWN AFTER HISTORIC WIN

have helped me so much this season on the court,” Miller said. “Rachel is the other outside. She’s been really encouraging to me and helps me when I have no idea what I am doing. Alanis has been so helpful as well because this is also my first time serve receiving since I was 16. She’s a strong leader in the back row. It’s nice to look at her when I’m struggling, she’s there to pick me up.”

NLDS

Continued from page 1 “You don’t take anything

for

but began rapidly de-

catcher Travis d’Arnaud

clining after the second

said in an interview with

inning. Likewise, Pitcher

MLB reporter Mark

Max Fried’s energy was

Bowman.

depleted due to a respi-

“You

can

win and you can lose

ratory

to any team. That’s the

struck again when Pitch-

this point, it’s not who is the better team, it’s about who is the hotter team, and [the Phillies] were hot this series.”

The Braves downfall

Staff Writer The anxiously awaited win of Tennessee football over Alabama led fans to storm the field at Neyland stadium. The monumental win resulted in Tennessee fans ripping down one of the goalposts that had stood since 1998.

“It only takes four to five people over the weight of 200 lbs to take down the goalposts,” said Tennessee physics professor Del Maestro. “The goalpost itself is no more than 500 pounds.”

After 16 years of falling short to the Crimson Tide, Tennessee fans raved with excitement after this big win. Although the goalpost made its way around Knoxville, many of the remains of the post ended in the Tennessee River.

The excitement of the fans calmed down, but the realization that a goalpost must be replaced before the next game on Saturday stirred a new craze.

The Vols football Twitter page said, “Y’all remember how we tore the goalposts down, hauled it out of Neyland and dumped it in the Tennessee River….

It turns out we need to order one before next week’s game.”

Tennessee football called for action from fans, alumni, fellow members of the Alabama hate club and anyone else that could raise money for the team’s new goalpost. Not only was the fundraiser created to pay for the replacement goalpost, but also for the fine of $100,000 due to fans storming the field.

The online fundraiser, Volstarter, was created in conjunction with the university’s “My All” campaign which supports all 20 varsity athletic programs.

The Volstarter fundraising campaign had many tentative donation options regarding the Vols’ win against the Crimson Tide.

Options included: a $16 donation representing the number of years since the Vols had beaten Alabama, a $52.49 donation that represents the final score, and a $1,019.15 donation that represents the number of fans at Neyland Stadium on the day of the game.

The New Goalpost Fund attracted 3,064 donors, and a total of $161,229 was raised.

“The fundraiser Tennessee created gained much attention,”

said junior Keller Pantsari, a mass communication major.

“My Twitter feed only consisted of the fundraiser, so I started keeping up with the donations.

I was really impressed with how quickly the money was raised.”

“I donated to the Volstarter page,” said junior Jack Mclughlin, a management information systems major. “I was ecstatic for the Vols beating Alabama. The excitement of it all convinced me to donate.”

Many college football fans agree that they would donate to their favorite teams if they were ever in this dilemma.

“My loyalty to Georgia runs deep. If something like this were to happen, I would have been the first to donate,” said junior psychology major, Abbee Walters. “It was understandable how much attention that situation received.

I think most loyal football followers consider how much they would do for their home teams.”

The University of Tennessee took on the initiative regarding the new goalposts. The central point of the posts itself must be strengthened in hopes of it standing against generations of Vols fans to come.

Game 3, he was sharp,

granted,”

beauty of this sport. At

Autumn Arnette

Volleyball is a game of communication.

Good communication creates a strong team.

Miller has been able to use her voice to step up and lead on the court.

“She’s always figuring out the next step and wanting to be the best she can be,” Machovec said. “The way she communicates during the game is really encouraging and keeps us motivated, and that is one way she has stepped up.”

With the PBC Tournament starting on November 10, GC currently has a conference record of 7-7 with one more game left to play on November 5.

“I hope to help my team not only just physically, but by being a good teammate to the other girls as well,” Miller said. “Practice is where we win games, so I plan to continue to focus in practice and have that translate over into the tournament.”

Miller has stepped up and into a big role this season, which has paid off in her favor.

Miller’s performance this season has made her a well-deserving candidate for this title.

cannot be attributed to a single event. The Braves did not score after loading the bases in both the first and third innings of Game 1 on Tuesday afternoon.

Perhaps highlight

the

only

of

the

NDLS for the Braves was

Pitcher

Kyle

virus.

Tragedy

er Charlie Morton was struck above the right elbow by Alec Bohm’s single traveling 71.9 mph to lead off the inning of Game 4. After struggling to get through the rest of the inning, he was lifted and all x-rays came back negative. He will return to the Braves next season.

“I don’t think it’s hard because of how good we were or how far we came,” Morton said in an interview with MLB reporter

Mark

Bow-

Wright in Game 2.

man. “It’s more about

All odds were against

the guys in the room. It’s

the Braves. Pitch Spen-

tough to look them in

cer Strider tweaked his

the face, guys that you

left oblique muscle on

might not see next year,

Sept. 18, leaving him

guys that you might nev-

not up to par with his

er play with again. That’s

usual performance. In

the truly hard thing.”

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11.09.2022

ARTS & LIFE Midnights

ety and condemn female

years her senior because

and

beauty standards. This

this song is focused on

said

Amanda

song is the most played

the manipulative nature

spess,

mass

The songs, “Karma”

song on the album be-

of age gap relationships.

nication

and “Vigilante Sh*t”, are

cause many fans can em-

“My second favorite

When

allegedly about Swift’s old

pathize with this topic.

manager, Scooter Braun.

Continued from page 1

owned

media,”

artist and Taylor Swift

appointed at first that

Re-

is a powerhouse,” said

you can only hear Lana

commu-

Collin Zabroske, senior

harmonizing in Snow

professor.

communication

on the Beach but then

an-

major. “I thought she

song on the album is ‘Big-

nounced in her Tik-

was going to do what

This album also con-

ger Than the Whole Sky’

Tok series that the song

she did with Phoebe

These songs are com-

tains ballads that show

because it makes me want

“Snow On The Beach”

Bridgers when she gave

parable to her songs on

Swift’s

vulnerability.

to be in love,” said Mey-

would feature Lana Del

her an entire verse on

were happy. If they are

the album “Reputation”

There is speculation that

ers Ezzell, senior mass

Rey, fans of Del Rey

her rerelease of Red.”

happy, then I am too.”

because she wrote the

the slower love songs

communication

major.

and Swift were excited

Other fans of the

Although there was

album about the betray-

such as “Bigger Than

To promote the release

to see the two popular

two were just excited

al she felt from Braun.

some backlash, “Mid-

The Whole Sky” and

of this album, Swift used

pop artists collaborate.

to hear the pop icons

Although these are

“Glitch” are about her

TikTok to announce the

However, after the song

on

nights” received primar-

songs,

current romantic part-

name track titles in the

was released, some fans

some of the lyrics ana-

ner, Joe Alwyn. How-

days leading up to the

were disappointed by

ite song is the one with

lyze heavier societal is-

ever, it is believed that

album release, and this

Del Rey only singing the

Lana,” said Mia Scar-

sues. For instance, “An-

the

created

background

borough, senior mass

ti-Hero” has an energetic

Could’ve, Should’ve” is

tone, but the lyrics depict

about her romance with

her struggle with anxi-

John Mayer who was 13

energetic

pop

song

“Would’ve,

immense

ex-

citement among fans.

“She

is

serious-

ly the queen of earned

Swift

mass

harmony.

a “My

song

together.

second

favor-

I realized that my two favorite people were in the same room and they

ily good reviews. This is due to the fact that it is a well rounded and diverse album that dis-

major.

plays her growth as an

Lana

“I’m a Lana fan through

artist yet is still reflec-

is my all time favorite

and through. I was dis-

tive of her past work.

“I robbed

felt

bated

because

and

communication

“Dahmer”: casting serial killers

Does casting famous celebrities romanticize these horrible killers?

Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix’s new series, “Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

Cale Strickland Staff Writer “Dahmer - Monster: The

Jeffrey

Dahmer

Story” is one of Netflix’s most-streamed series of all-time just one month after its release.

The show has come under fire for its decision to cast Evan Peters as the titular serial killer.

In an article for “Collider,”

Bryanna

contributing

Ehli, writer,

Peters’ portrayal of a

seems aloof and disso-

they’re going to think

criminal justice profes-

lonely

with

ciated from what’s go-

that’s what happened,”

sor, is unsure if casting

lieves

shy curiosity and sex-

ing on around him.”

Hutto said. “Typically, a

attractive, big-name ac-

ing actors as historical

ual naivety in mind.”

The actor’s casting is

normal person isn’t go-

tors as serial killers is

serial killers highlight

a

not the first time Net-

ing to go fact-check what

problematic. He believes

how the killers often

household name through

flix has chosen an at-

happened,

they’re

putting familiar faces

seduced their victims.

his numerous appear-

tractive actor for the

just going to take that as

in the roles of Dahmer

“Additionally, and per-

ances on FX’s hit TV

role of a serial killer. In

what was true, and false

and Bundy forces view-

haps more pointedly, the

show “American Horror

2019, the streaming ser-

things are going to start

ers to confront that se-

casting of ‘sex icons’ in

Story” and is considered

vice released “Extreme-

getting moved around.

rial killers are human.

the examples of Dahmer

a sex icon by many mem-

ly Wicked, Shockingly

It happens with all the

bers of Generation Z.

Evil and Vile,” a Netflix original

Peters

outsider

became

so

appeal-

and Bundy helps demon-

big serial killer movies.

known faces that we’ve

strate the way that these

starring

I do wish they’d be more

seen play much differ-

men used their sexuality

Story,’ Peters embodies

Zac Efron as Ted Bundy.

accurate because they’re

ent roles in the past, we

as a means of luring their

his characters’ distress,

Many worry Peters

not

documentaries.”

are reminded that the

victims in,” Sanchez said.

mischievous-

and Efron’s charm and

Ryan Lillard, soph-

Dahmers, Bundys, Ga-

“We shouldn’t ignore the

ness, and pain, and man-

good looks skew audi-

omore psychology ma-

cys, et cetera are first and

utility that such forces

ages to make his bad guy

ences’

perceptions

of

jor, agrees. However, he

foremost human beings

played in the perpetra-

characters likable, some-

Jeffrey

Dahmer,

Ted

believes the danger lies

— though perhaps es-

tion of their crimes.”

times even lovable,” Ehli

Bundy and other serial

in the show’s surround-

pecially disturbing ex-

For Hutto, the crit-

said. “It’s an interesting

killers, as Gen-Z view-

ing social media con-

amples of what it means

ical

‘Dahmer - Monster: The

and dangerous reputa-

ers were not alive to wit-

tent, not the series itself.

to be human,” Sanchez

tween permissible and

Jeffrey Dahmer Story”

tion to take with him

ness their horrific sprees.

“In our world today,

said. “Indeed, people are

problematic

to separate the actor

into his most recent role.

Samuel Hutto, soph-

with TikTok and all of

capable of heinous acts

the

and his strikingly attrac-

Peters’ distinctive wide

omore economics ma-

the social media, I think

that shock us, but they

“I think it’s a role, just

tive physical attributes

smile, intense, searching

jor, believes the series’s

that there’s a lot of con-

never cease to have dis-

like any other thing,”

from the killer that he

gaze and magnetic per-

massive reach could in-

tent being created about

tinctly human reasons

Hutto said. “If they do

is portraying,” Ehli said.

sonality are very oppo-

fluence Generation Z’s

the show. I think that

for doing them. It is this

the job well enough, you

“If not, then some may

site from Dahmer, who

perception of Dahmer.

it could skew Genera-

humanity — this notion

won’t see them for the

find themselves danger-

Peters noted in a Netflix

“People, when they’re

tion Z’s perception of

that they could be any of

face they are in public.

ously drawn to Dahmer

interview does not have

watching this fictional-

Dahmer,” Lillard said.

us — that we find most

You’ll see them for the

as a figurehead, with

a charismatic smile, and

ized show of Dahmer,

fascinating about them.”

role

highlighted the potential dangers of viewers’ infatuation with Peters.

“In any case, it’s important for viewers of

chivalry,

film

casting

casting

well-

“In ‘American Horror

“By

Further, Sanchez be-

Matheson

Sanchez,

distinction

actors’

they’re

lies

bein

execution.

playing.”

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11.09.2022

ARTS & LIFE

Why is caffeine addiction so widely accepted?

Drew Oldham Staff Writer Imagine that the most widely abused psychoactive drug in the world was not waiting for you in a blunt, a syringe, or a pack of cigarettes but instead available with-

some effect on the brain.

go through withdraw-

ing it up,” Griffiths said.

and strength training.

dence on the substance.

Despite its capability

al. Granted, symptoms

The short-term pos-

Nina Schwelm, a soph-

“I am not addicted

to alter both brain and

will be much milder

itive effects of caffeine,

omore mass communica-

to coffee but I definite-

body and cause exten-

than someone attempt-

which include an increase

tions major, when asked

sive alterations to neural

ing to get clean from

in alertness and concen-

if she consumed caffeine

ly like it a lot. It gives

pathways, caffeine con-

the use of other illicit

tration make it a perfect

regularly said, “yes, but

sumption and addiction

controlled

tool for use (and abuse)

I do not feel it is neces-

In a piece for the New

among college students.

sary for my survival.”

remains

York Times, Dr. Roland

College students collec-

She sees immense ben-

one of the only psycho-

Griffiths from the de-

tively are faced with a

efits from her consump-

is widely accepted. In fact,

caffeine

substances.

constant barrage of impending deadlines, high stress, and inadequate sleep, a perfect recipe for the desperate need for caffeine day in and out.

The heavy use of caffeinated

beverages

among college students has created a niche of the consumer beverage market that devotes itself to releasing energy and coffee drinks targetAmong other local coffee shops, Dunkin’ serves GC students on a regular basis.

active substances that

partment of psychiatry

tions at your favorite lo-

are virtually unregulat-

and behavioral scienc-

cal or chain coffee shop.

ed and legal in almost

es at the Johns Hopkins

This substance is none

every part of the world.

School of Medicine in

other than caffeine, a

The societal percep-

Baltimore clarifies that

highly psychoactive sub-

tion of the use of this sub-

caffeine can produce a

stance found in a vari-

stance can be distorted

mild

ety of drinks including

in many ways. Only re-

dence in frequent users.

coffee, energy drinks,

cently has research been

“We know from labo-

pre-workout, and sports drinks. According to researcher JW Daly, 80% of adults in the US consume enough caffeine in a sufficient quantity to have

conducted

enhanced performance and focuses in her college classes, without feeling that it is in any way requisite to her success.

Similarly, Shaw Coggin, a sophomore mass communications

ma-

jor, relies on caffeine to

in the mornings which is especially needed on the days when I have my 8 AM,” said Coggin.

Caffeine has been and remains to be a crucial part of the college student’s toolbox to tackle the expectations that come with trying to earn a four-year degree from an accredited institution. However, its psychoactive nature should

power him through ear-

be factored into one’s

ly morning classes after

decision on the quanti-

an inadequate night of

ty and frequency with

sleep but feels no depen-

which it is consumed.

ed towards young adults.

out age limits or restric-

physical

tion of coffee including

me a boost of energy

depen-

confirming

ratory studies that peo-

that caffeine users, like

ple can get physically de-

users of other psychoac-

pendent on caffeine and

tive drugs, can become

show tolerance to it, but

dependent on the sub-

that doesn’t mean they

stance, causing them to

have great difficulty giv-

To renew or not to renew

One such company is Celsius, which has released a VIBES series of drinks that has caused an explosion of sales in its target demographic, which is primarily college-aged

females.

Many GC students consume caffeine regularly to help them both in school and in extracurricular

activities.

These activities include jobs,

running,

school

work outside of class,

Marissa Marcolina | Digital Media Editor

The Monster Energy and Celsius brands topout in popularity.

Annie Roper

must make the difficult

5.6%, making affordable

entire home can be costly.

“It’s just so much eas-

Staff Writer

decision between renew-

living hard to come by.

“The main thing that

ier to stay here instead

is

ing their lease or delving

This increase affects

kept me from moving

of moving out again,

One group of GC ju-

upon us once again,

into the housing market.

GC students as well. The

into a house was just buy-

and now I have a place

niors found themselves

and with it comes a

From 2021 to mid-

Boulevard, one of the

ing a bunch of furniture,”

to stay over the sum-

in the predicament ev-

multitude of problems

2022, the average na-

more expensive hous-

said

mer,” said the student.

ery

for students to face.

tional rent in the United

ing options off cam-

Students looking to

dreads; another group

pus, will increase the

live in a house off-campus

of students toured a

tackle even more stress.

house they loved just

The search can begin just

hours before them and

weeks after the semester

were in the process of

starts. Many landlords

signing the application.

post houses on the Bob-

“You guys should take

cat Exchange Facebook

what is available at this

group and contacting

point,” Thirumal wrote

anonymous GC junior

them just a few hours

in a text message to one

who currently lives at

after the posting can

of the juniors. “Do not

make all the difference.

wait on me. Because

comes with a side table,

Often, the turnaround

truly, I don’t think I

month. I’m going to have

bed frames, a couch,

on signing a lease can

will have any other five

to get another job just to

a dresser, and a desk.”

happen overnight; if a

bedrooms coming up.”

pay for rent next year.”

Sorority women also

group likes a house, even

From 2020 to 2021, the

Typically, living in a

may prefer to renew

if they wish to continue

GC freshman population

house means rent will be

leases over moving into

to explore options, pass-

rose from 1452 to 1673.

slightly cheaper than that

a new place, as soror-

ing on it makes the like-

This increase made the

of an apartment complex.

ity

often

lihood of returning to it

battle for housing even

Many homes’ monthly

begins several days be-

still available very slim.

more brutal. Many land-

rent range from $450 a

fore many leases start.

month to $600 a month

Those

Leasing

season

transi-

States saw a 13.4% in-

tioning out of univer-

crease. In Georgia, the

sity housing must be-

median rent saw a 13.7%

gin the search for next

increase. These changes

year’s

situation

can largely be attribut-

just months after mov-

ed to the pandemic and

ing into their dorms.

the ongoing shortage of

Upperclassmen

living

housing in the US; the

in houses or apartments

vacancy rate sits at a mere

Freshmen

living

rent from $750 a month to $775 for the 20232024 school year. The increase tacks on 300 dollars for the full year.

“I was very close to

er place is around 600 a

Realtors scatter their signs all across town during the fall season.

anonymous

I’m going to have to get another job just to pay rent for next year.

-Anonymous

moving out,” said an

Boulevard. “Every oth-

Anjoli Shenoy | Digital Media Editor

the

student.

“This

recruitment

place

looking

for

potential

housing.

renter

Thirumal

lords prefer to sign to

must

manages a multitude of

students looking to sign

on the higher side. How-

book a hotel room or

homes near GC. In the

two-year leases, which

ever, a house means fur-

stay with friends as they

peak of leasing season, he

puts rising seniors in an

niture, and furnishing an

wait for move-in day.

organizes tours and lease

even harder situation.

students

Murali

signings with students

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ARTS & LIFE

The Colonnade Staff takes on D.C.

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

11.09.2022

OPINION

Tattoos and negative stigma Hannah Adams

Assi. Opinion Editor Tattoos often have a negative stigma in society, particularly from the older generations.

are the product of the

every tattoo has a reason

agree with this. I think

skilled

take-

ibility for a job. It is not

of

and a purpose,” Mota

that anyone is entitled

aways from our survey

a testament to my pro-

materials, with consider-

said. “An old friend who

to do what they want, so

include a whopping 76%

fessionalism or a de-

ation given to placement,

joined the United States

long as it is not harmful

of respondents feel tat-

aesthetics,

Marine Corps after high

or offensive. A few of

toos and piercings hurt

my tattoos have a deep

an applicant’s chances

meaning to me while

of being hired during a

other were just ideas that

job interview. And more

hit me at various times

than one-third – 39% of

in my life. I have never

those surveyed – believe

felt the need to justify

employees with tattoos

my purpose behind get-

and

reflect

Fortunately, I do think

application

and

style.”

To me, tattoos are an

From this demographic, tattoos are sometimes viewed as trashy, or as a reason not to take some-

school got a tattoo as

Tatoos are a unique form of expression and a significant part of many identities

one seriously. Even as a

- Liliana Mota

reason not to give someone a job they are qualified for. So, on my twentieth birthday, when I made the decision to get three tattoos, my family was not happy. It was hard for them, and some of my other loved ones, to understand my perception of tattoos. They could not understand the way that I view them as art. It further upset them when I continued to get tattoos despite their opinions of them. On artsy.net, Katie McGrath published an article titled, “When Does a Tattoo Become Art?” Within the article, the writer explains how tattooing is an art form to those

biggest

piercings

fining factor of my life.

Along with this, I find it extremely strange that another person would be so invested in my tattoos that they would not choose me for a position.

amazing form of self-ex-

a daily reminder to never

ting them. It never made

poorly on their employ-

that it is dependent on

pression that help me to

stop thriving. Thinking

sense to me that certain

ers. Furthermore, 42%

the industry you enter

feel more comfortable

someone’s tattoo is with-

job opportunities could

feel visible tattoos are

whether employers are

in my own skin. When I

out purpose or ugly is

be limited for me because

always

concerned

think of an idea for a new

incredibly closed-mind-

of my tattoos. Personally,

at work, with 55% re-

piece, I am so excited to

ed. Though it might

I have never experienced

porting the same thing

have the opportunity to

seem insignificant, the

it being a major problem

about body piercings.”

to employers, but I have

A huge part of me

heard stories from oth-

is confused by the pos-

ers facing it. In the arti-

sibility that my tattoos

cle, “Tattoos Hurt your

could be the reason why

Chances of Getting a Job”,

I am not selected for a

published on salary.com,

job. To me, there is not

silly, I’m willing to do it

the statistics behind tat-

a connection between

if it means being able to

toos and job availability.

my tattoos and my cred-

work a job that I enjoy.

get it done. To have the chance to carry around an artist’s work on my skin forever. Along with that, there is something so unique about working with an artist to achieve a mental image. To see

tattoo might mean the world to the person.”

Some people would argue that a tattoo is okay only when there is a sentimental meaning behind it. I would dis-

inappropriate

about

tat-

toos. Some employers also only request that you keep them covered while at the workplace, which for most people is not too difficult of a task.

Although I think it’s a bit

their creative process. It was never about getting the attention of others, or trying to hide behind the ink, it was just about expressing myself through art in a way that was forever. Tattooing

within the community.

can be a beautiful con-

“To really determine

cept to those that appre-

whether tattoos are art

ciate the artform. Within

engages

broader,

the article “Tattoos are a

time-old question, “what

unique form of expres-

is art?” McGrath said.

sion and a significant

“But the easiest answer,

part of many identities,”

as Panaite says, comes

by Liliana Mota, the

down to questions of in-

writer goes into detail

tention and perception.

about the significant of

If the creator or receiv-

self-identity in tattooing.

er of the tattoo sees it

“People get tattoos for

as art, then that’s what

many reasons, whether

it is. Tattoos have gone

it’s to honor a loved one,

through movements and

express themselves in a

trends, just as any oth-

different way or represent

er art form has. They

something meaningful,

the

“The

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11

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

11.09.2022

OPINION

Have we crossed a line?

Abigayle Allen

drive brings attention to

at Central State mental

Opinion Editor

the chilling history of a

hospital. In attempts to

Halloween is the one

former student at GC.

raise money for their

time of year where people

This student, nicknamed

philanthropy, this soror-

of all ages gather together

“Cookie”, committed sui-

ity advertises this event

cide on the third floor

in hopes to involve the

of Sanford hall in 1952.

entire

While it is true that the

theory, hosting a thriller

third floor has been

5K, with sorority sisters

closed off for years and

dressed in their spook-

contains only the air

iest attire, is a fun event

ventilation system, this

that people of all ages can

student’s tragic death is

enjoy. However, hosting

now used as a fundrais-

this event on the grounds

in search of their greatest thrill. It is no secret that Milledgeville has somewhat of a haunted past.

Whether it be the devastation left by Sherman on his march to the sea, confederate soldiers laid to rest in our local ceme-

community.

In

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ing tactic for students on

of such tragedy seems

actually stomping on the

a quest for a quick thrill.

disrespectful on all lev-

lost lives of many unfor-

may have crossed a line.

thropy or to make up for

After this canned food

els. With this hospital

tunate patients. I under-

I think that offering the

budget cuts, is of extreme

students

finally shutting down in

stand that with tragedy,

utmost respect to fam-

importance, there is a

came forward admitting

2010, many family mem-

one must find the good.

ilies of those lost is and

way to and not to han-

how offended they were

bers of former patients

However, I do not believe

should be treated as the

by this housing event.

must relive the brutality

that attention should be

main priority when in-

While I am unaware of

suffered by their loved

shifted from how horri-

volving

However, in pursuit of a

any statements made by

ones with every mention

ble a place Central State

historical sites of events.

thrill, have GC campus

“Cookie’s” family, I can-

of this house of terrors.

was, and the nightmare

Instead of doing so, these

life leaders gone too far?

not imagine that cap-

There are upwards of

it remains in the mind’s

organizations serve as

This year Sanford Hall

italizing on her death

25,000 unmarked graves

of

patients

perfect examples of how

hosted a haunted house

to raise money is a part

lining Central State, ac-

and relatives of those

not to handle fundrais-

event with admissions

of their annual agenda.

cording to Atlas Obscura.

who did not make it.

ing events or commu-

am not one to ever pass

being granted if a stu-

For the past 8 years

While community mem-

In attempts to high-

nity events as a whole.

up a good thrill, but it

dent presented a can.

Zeta, a sorority on cam-

bers gather to run their

light

nightmarish

While I think fund-

should never be done at

This annual canned food

pus, holds a thriller 5K

thrilling race, they are

history that is Milled-

raising for a good cause,

the expense of those lost.

POLITICS

people. It is almost as if

with lying. We get desen-

Continued from page 1

overtime, the environ-

sitized to our own lying

“We will argue that

ment that they are re-

as the areas of our brain

dramatization is a meth-

quired to work in mold

that correlate with nega-

od aimed at determining

them into habitual liars.

tivity become less active.

the quality of political

Many politicians can lie

This makes it easier for

concepts by ‘bringing

to the public or tell a half-

us to lie in the future,

them to life’, in the way

truth without batting an

the

that

perfor-

eye. In the article, “How

I find it highly unset-

mances bring to life the

do politicians get so

tling that this country is

characters and themes of

comfortable with lying?

run by people who are

a play-script. We demon-

One theory: practice,”

desensitized to the guilt

strate that this can be

written by Brian Resnick,

of lying and manipu-

specified in relation to

the idea that practice in

lation. Politicians that

the development of this

the political field makes a

thrive off creating cam-

method in Deleuze’s ear-

perfect liar is elaborated.

paigns that pit civilians

“Ethicists say there

Yet the justice system,

in the skin of the craft,

ly philosophical work as

Resnick proposes first

against each other. Peo-

is, in some cases, mor-

the political system, and

and it seems to me that

a practical, critical and

that it could be a result of

ple who use drama to

al justification for not

even democracy itself

artistic method and, in

“emotional adaptation.”

amplify the support of

quite living up to George

can’t function if they’re

relation to the ontolog-

“It’s similar to what

their followers. I am not

Washington’s ‘I cannot

built on a foundation of

ical assumptions he ar-

happens when you’re ex-

alone in this, as many

tell a lie’ maxim. But the

fibs, insist legal experts,

ticulated and defended

posed to a strong smell,”

Americans are begin-

recent spate of lying scan-

ethicists,

in Difference and Rep-

Resnick said. “At first the

ning to pick up on these

dals nevertheless hints at

As much as I would

never lied or stretched

etition, as a process of

smell is extremely notice-

tactics. In the article,

a deeper problem, some

love to have the con-

the truth to gain public

intensification

the

able, but eventually you

“Is US a nation of liars?

say: that serious lies

fidence to say that a

Idea of the political.”

stop noticing it as much.

Casey Anthony isn’t the

and outright cheating

change is on the horizon

Aside from politicians

With time, any stimulus

only one,” published on

have gotten so perva-

for this country’s govern-

using drama to inflate the

— a loud noise, a strong

The Christian Science

sive – or at least so well

mental system, I do not

loyalty of their followers,

perfume, etc. — is likely

Monitor, the reality that

publicized – that they

know that these habits

politicians are also often

to provoke a smaller re-

this country is run by ha-

no longer register for

could ever truly be re-

as politicians continue

generally untrustworthy

sponse. The same goes

bitual liars is addressed.

many as a moral failing.

formed. It is embedded

to finetune their tactics.

tery, an abandoned mental hospital, or supposedly haunted residence halls; there are a plethora of options when it comes to seeking a thrill during “spooky season”.

dramatic

of

drive,

many

study

survivor

the

geville,

organizations

whether it be philan-

controversial

dle these events. In the future, I think that there should be pamphlets or some form of information honoring those who have passed as a way to celebrate their lives. I

concludes.”

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and

others.”

there is not one politician in the field that can say with complete truthfulness that they have

trust. Overtime, I predict that this will only get worse and maybe even more undetectable