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GCSU THEATRE PUTS ON “EXIT, PURSUED BY BEAR” Sydney Williams

The smaller space kept

Nan as she carries out a

Asst. A&L Editor

the cast close together

plan with the help of her

and focused attention

friend Simon and a strip-

on the lead, Nan Carter,

per named Sweetheart.

with

characters

They tape her husband,

reacting to her choices.

Kyle, to a chair and force

“Nan Carter is the

him to watch reenact-

protagonist who stages

ments of their relation-

the play within a play and

ship. The scenes move

Chloe

is the character the audi-

quickly between lighter

Butts, the play by Lau-

ence is expected to put

ren Gunderson is set

themselves in the shoes

in the North Georgia

of,” said Olivia Langston,

mountains and was per-

a senior English ma-

formed in the Black Box

jor who played Nan.

GCSU Theatre’s production of “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” opened with a man duct-taped to a chair and kept that same level of intensity throughout the show.

Directed

Courtesy of Daniel Nguyen and Claire Pluskota

by

Theater on April 10-12.

other

The

story

moments and more uncomfortable ones, while the show continues to point back to the abusive relationship at its center.

See EXIT | Page 10

follows

Sydney Garrett secures first no-hitter since 2015 Bryan Cade

“I honestly wasn’t aware I was

Besides the pitching aspect of

Sports Editor

throwing a no-hitter until the

a no-hitter, having a good defense

Sydney Garrett put on an all-

3rd inning,” Garrett said. “Once

behind you is essential to claim-

time performance in the circle

I realized it, my main goal was

ing history. Based upon Defensive

against

University,

to stay within myself and control

Runs Scored data from FanGraphs,

pitching five no-hit innings to seal

the controllables because, at the

a reputable statistics tracker for

a Bobcat victory on March 31.

end of the day, that’s all I can do.”

Major League Baseball, the aver-

Garrett sealed the 15th no-hit-

The victory extended the Bob-

age DRS per lineup over the last

ter in program history and the

cats’ winning streak to three

10 no-hitters is around 3.85 or an

first no-hitter for GCSU soft-

games, which later reached 11

average of 12.8 based on seasonal

ball since March 7, 2015, on a

in a row. In the contest, Garrett

data. Defensive runs saved help

day in which Marissa Boyette

threw forty-four pitches, and

explain how important a great

and Cassidy Rice combined for

alongside the run-rule victo-

defense can be in a no-hitter, and

a five-inning no-hitter against

ry, the time of the contest end-

the higher the DRS, the better.

Fort

ed in an hour and 19 minutes.

See GARRETT | Page 6

Emmanuel

Valley

State

University.

Courtesy of Bryan Cade

Georgia House rejects Confederate monument protection bill Avery Geary

gal action in cases of attempted

honoring the dead. Republican

Contributing Writer

removal or destruction. The bill

Rep. Alan Powell emphasized that

The Georgia House of Repre-

also proposed relocating monu-

point during the session of the

ments to public sites rather than

Georgia House of Representatives

demolishing them if local gov-

on that Tuesday at the state capi-

sentatives voted Tuesday, March 31, against a proposal aimed at protecting

Confederate

mon-

uments, highlighting the ongoing debate across the state and the nation over how history should be remembered and represented in public spaces.

Postcard of Greenville Confederate monument

ernments declined to maintain ownership. Supporters framed the legislation as a way to preserve historical artifacts, while critics argued it would limit communities’ ability to decide what is appropriate for their public spaces.

In an article published by

Supporters of the legislation

WADE.org, Senate Bill 175 would

argued that it was not limited to

have granted legal permanence

Confederate memorials but ap-

to monuments and allowed le-

plied broadly to all monuments

tol, attempting to shift the conversation away from the Confederacy specifically and toward a broader discussion of remembrance.

“I will not talk about history. I will not talk about the Confederacy. I am not going to talk about slavery,” Powell said. “This bill encompasses

all

monuments.”

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NEWS | PG. 3

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ARTS & LIFE | PG. 8

THE CATERWAUL | PG. 11

Recent scientific discoveries have shown drug remnance in shark’s bloodstreams in the Bahamas.

GCSU students express opinions on the recent March Madness tourna‑ ment, highlighting its best moments.

Tiger Woods recently crashed his car and was arrested with a DUI, leading to his failure to attend the Masters.

Editor Bryan Cade reveals his recent cinnamon roll discovery and Editor Jane Carr reflects on her Irish descendance.

DRUGS FOUND IN BAHAMAS’ SHARKS

MARCH MADNESS LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

MASTERS TOURNAMENT MISSES TIGER

POEMS AND PASTRIES FROM YOUR EDITORS!

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JANE CARR, NEWS EDITOR ANNALIE PARKER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

04.14.2026

NEWS

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF 40 MIGRATORY SPECIES SPARKS CONVERSTATIONS OF CONSERVATION ON CAMPUS James Cordero

ten interrupted by some

species,” said Susan Li-

Snyder believes par-

minds of some students.

vation. From social me-

Contributing Writer

form of human interac-

eberman, the Vice Pres-

ticipating in and learn-

Some people on campus

dia to educated mem-

tion, such as urbaniza-

ident for International

ing about conservation is

believe that the United

bers of the community,

tion

deforestation.

Policy at the Wildlife

a way for people to reach

States isn’t doing enough

such as Snyder, there are

river

otters,

Conservation

those with more political

to accommodate the en-

many

example,

migrate

Snyder

or economic power. He

vironment

for GCSU students to

On March 29, the United Nations (U.N.) met in Brazil to discuss protections for 40 different species of migratory animals, ranging from the hammerhead shark to the snowy owl, which resulted in cross-border protections and a reopening of the global conversation surround-

or

Giant for

Society.

noted

that

under

the

opportunities

to follow food and find

just the existence of the

learn about these issues.

quieter habitats. Due to

UN meeting adds to the

“There are plenty of

human interaction, the

discussion about envi-

resources online,” Wein-

otters have had to trav-

ronmental conservation

meister said. “Also, talk

el further and for longer

on its own by signal-

to people. There is some-

because they try to avoid

ing to the public that

one in your town, no

human

the issue is immediate

matter what town you

also

enough to cause an as-

are in in America, who

serves to set a prece-

sembly on a large-scale.

cares about this stuff,

disturbance.

This

meeting

great

and they are probably

new regulations in the

thing about things like

happy to talk about it.”

span over multiple bor-

future.

Representatives

this is it tells people

ders.

of

in attendance discussed

that there is a problem,”

these animals is a po-

the migratory species

trying to provide a warn-

Snyder said. “Without

tential starting point for

moving as far as con-

ing for what will hap-

someone to look at the

further

tinents apart, over 130

pen if nothing is done

data and communicate

on a global scale. The

countries have agreed

to help the environment

that to the public, we

new protections come

to the new measures.

and expressed what else

don’t get that signal.”

from

[migra-

needs to be changed.

Continuing open dis-

of what is lacking in

tory species] is extra

The Convention on

cussions about environ-

many countries’ policies.

because

the Conservation of Mi-

mental conservation on

“If all these regula-

they need all those hab-

gratory Species, a treaty

more local lenses is an

ing species conservation.

The

protections With

“Protecting challenging

some

dent for implementing

“One

really

The

protection

of

conservation

the

observation

tions didn’t exist tomorJulia Jensen | Art Director

itats,” said Bruce Snyder,

backed by the U.N., cre-

important way to spread

a professor of biology.

ated a way to categorize

awareness.

Students,

said when citizens come

“They

migrating

the animals. Either they

like Haley Hart, a soph-

together, they can make

for a reason, and you

are appendix I, which

omore special educa-

their voices heard and

ly good framework for

business

need to be able to pro-

requires multi-continen-

tion major, believe that

have a chance of reach-

conservation,

especial-

it’s not cost-effective to

tect every component

tal protection for species

by talking about these

ing

government.

ly for endangered and

look out for the con-

for them to survive.”

that are threatened by

issues on campus, stu-

“One important as-

threatened species,” Sy-

servation of animals.”

extinction,

dents can become more

pect of policy making is

der said. “I’m not sure

Students looking for

are

There is also a level of

or

appen-

“We

have

a

real-

opportunistic,”

Wein-

meister said. “From a perspective,

ecological importance in

dix II, which fit under

informed

top-

stakeholders’ needs to

how well it is being im-

more

the animals being migra-

appendix I, but require

ics they may not have

be heard,” Snyder said.

plemented though, it is

environmental

tory. Migratory species

assistance

known about previously.

Following the U.N.’s

a very challenging time

vation, on any scale, can

travel for a variety of

moving across borders.

brings

discussion about glob-

for science in the US.”

go to Conservation In-

reasons, such as look-

“These listings send a

more voices and in-

al-scale conservation, the

There are many ways

ternational’s new page

ing for food, mating or

clear signal that the glob-

teraction,”

said.

topic of what the United

for citizens to learn

for any recent break-

escaping harsh weather,

al community recognizes

“Voices lead to advocacy,

States is doing to protect

about what’s happening

throughs

regarding

and those things are of-

the urgent need to act for

which is always good.”

the environment is on the

in the world of conser-

modern

conservation.

in

actively

“Discussion

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JANE CARR, NEWS EDITOR ANNALIE PARKER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

04.14.2026

NEWS STATUES

sue beyond current po-

Continued from page 1 Opponents, however, said the measure risked promoting

prejudice

rather than preserving history. They argued that, regardless of how the bill was framed, Confederate monuments carry a specific historical meaning tied to slavery and racial oppression. Democratic Rep. Tanya Miller argued that Confederate monuments honor figures who fought to preserve slavery,

making

their

presence in public spaces deeply controversial.

“The people who we are

memorializing

in

these Confederate monuments went to war with their own countrymen over slavery,” Miller said.

The

bill

ultimately

failed to pass the House, reflecting the divided opinions

among

law-

makers and constituents.

While some saw the bill as a necessary protection of history, others viewed it as an obstacle to social progress and

profes-

than something erected

past failures,” she said.

events and their reasons.”

disagreements.

sor Sabrina Hom add-

as a threat,” Hom said.

“There is no reason to

Despite their differing

History professor Aran

ed another layer to the

Students at GCSU re-

erase history by doing so.”

opinions, students gen-

MacKinnon said many

discussion by empha-

flected a range of views

Junior history major

erally agreed that deci-

monuments were cre-

sizing the importance

on the issue, illustrat-

Hannah Beth Chapman

sions about monuments

ated to present a selec-

of context when evalu-

ing how younger gen-

disagreed, arguing that

should involve broad in-

tive

of

ating monuments. She

erations

to

the meaning of monu-

put rather than being left

the past, rather than a

suggested that not all

grapple with questions

ments is not fixed and

to individuals or small

neutral or comprehen-

monuments serve the

about history, memory

can change over time

groups. Many empha-

sive record of history.

same purpose or carry

and public representa-

as society evolves. She

sized the importance of

monuments

the same meaning, and

tion. Sophomore busi-

suggested that remov-

dialogue and collective

were designed to proj-

that intent matters when

ness management major

ing

can

decision-making in ad-

ect a selective view of

determining

Lorren Connelly said

be a way of rejecting

dressing such a com-

the Southern past and

harmful symbols rath-

plex and sensitive issue.

to invent new traditions

er than denying history.

“No one should de-

that would serve as a

“Statues take on the

cide on their own be-

symbolic bastion against

symbolism of their time,”

cause the debate has

change,”

MacKinnon

Chapman said. “Taking

two sides,” Gaines said.

said, adding that they

these monuments down

“Maybe it should be

also functioned as resis-

is not erasure. It is taking

a

tance to racial equality.

down symbols of cruelty.”

across different groups.”

litical

interpretation

“These

wheth-

continue

Fellow history pro-

monuments

Sophomore

psy-

collective Chapman

decision added

fessor James Welborn

chology major Peyton

that responsibility for

expanded on that per-

Gaines offered a more

such decisions should

spective, explaining that

nuanced

perspective,

depend on ownership

many monuments were

suggesting that the issue

and jurisdiction, sug-

erected during periods

involves both acknowl-

gesting a layered ap-

when social hierarchies

edging and correcting

proach to governance.

were being challenged,

history. Gaines empha-

“If it is federal, then

particularly in the de-

sized

importance

the government should

cades following the Civ-

of presenting multiple

decide. If it is local,

il War and during the

perspectives to better

then it should be a lo-

understand

past.

cal discussion,” she said.

“The removal of the

Students who want

monuments is both eras-

to follow or participate

ing and correcting his-

in

tory,” Gaines said. “It is

monument policy can

important to have items

monitor

that depict all sides of

tion and take part in

history to have a bet-

community forums or

ter

campus

Civil Rights Movement.

“They were for reasserting and perpetuating white supremacy and pa-

autonomy.

triarchal authority in the

Faculty at GCSU of-

social structures, cultural

fered historical context

values and power dy-

for the ongoing debate,

namics of the American

helping to frame the is-

South,” Welborn said.

community

Philosophy

Confederate monument in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

er they should remain.

removing

monuments

“If a monument is

risks erasing history, ex-

erected by a family or a

pressing concern that

community that wants to

future generations may

memorialize somebody

lose touch with the past.

important to them, it has

“Taking away the stat-

a very different context

ues is trying to cover up

the

the

understanding

of

discussions

Drugs found in Bahamian sharks’ bloodstreams Rosalyn Chapman Staff Writer A new study published in “Environmental Pollution,” a peer-reviewed scientific journal, detailed in their May 2026 issue a study done on 85 tested sharks in the Bahamas area that had drugs such as cocaine, caffeine and several different painkillers in one-third of the tested sharks.

The study was conducted

by Natascha Wosnick, a biologist at the Federal University of Paraná in Brazil, which is a country where studies on sharks have been performed a number of times.

Researchers have concluded that the main contributor to this outcome is human pollution that accumulates in sewage pouring out into the ocean.

As a result, sea creatures become exposed to both legal and illegal substances, which can be harmful to their health.

These findings are not the first of their kind, as researchers at the same university found high concentrations of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Brazil in a 2024 study. The difference is that the previous study focused on muscle tissue, whereas this one focused on blood samples.

The presence of drugs in the sharks’ bloodstreams indicates that these exposures were recent.

“The best part about the

study is how this is going to

“As you move up in the

capture everyone’s imagina-

food chain, and see that an

tion because ‘Cocaine Bear’

apex predator, like a shark, has

was good, but ‘Cocaine Shark’

cocaine in its blood, it’s gon-

is a whole other thing,” said

na trigger people’s attention,”

Melanie DeVore, a professor

DeVore said. “They’re gonna

in the Department of Biolo-

think, ‘If it’s that far in the food

gy & Environmental Sciences.

chain, we have a problem.’”

Human pollution can af-

If harmful drugs are be-

fect

the

environment

in

ing found in sharks, who

Julia Jensen | Art Director

damaging ways over time.

are at the top of the food

The more harmful substanc-

chain, there is a high possi-

es are found within marine

bility that they are also af-

life, the more aware peo-

fecting other sea creatures.

ple become of how human

“What concerns me with

waste affects living creatures.

the Brazilian study is find-

ing the levels of drugs really bad in crustaceans,” DeVore said. “If you have cocaine impacting crustaceans, that can be devastating to the lobster in Bahama streets.”

Tourism in the Bahamas is another contributor to this outcome. From cruise lines to summer vacations, thousands of people visit this area.

“Yes, sharks are important, but right now, I would be going after the conch, lobster, grouper and snapper,” DeVore said.

“People visit and they want conch salad or conch fritter, so if people are consuming this, the drug itself is in the tissues.”

Although harmful substances are largely found in areas like the Bahamas, marine life in Georgia is affected by other contaminants. The GCSU Bass Fishing Team takes the necessary precautions to learn about the risks of ingesting contaminated fish and how it is an increasing possibility.

“Around Georgia, the fish that have the highest bioaccumulation are striped bass and catfish because of their lifespans,” said Drew Bates, a junior environmental science and biology major and Bass Fishing Team member. “I’m eating two to three servings of these fish every week, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.”

The team is able to access information that tells them what is safe to eat and what is not.

state

about legisla-

discussions.

“What’s really nice is that the state puts out a data sheet every year of the recommended dosage from different water bodies for mercury and lead, which is the main bioaccumulator that we care about in Georgia,” Bates said.

Brett Boswell, a junior environmental science major and fellow bass-fisher, reflects on the signs of pollution that they notice and how it is progressively getting worse.

“We see pollution everywhere we go,” Boswell said.

“It is an increasing problem as the population increases. Companies do their part in minimizing sewage, but at the end of the day we can never really limit pollution.”

Ultimately, to help resolve the issue, people can become more aware of how they take part in these issues and understand the effects they have on marine life.

“This news kind of opens your eyes to some things you don’t think about every day, especially in waters, whether it’s close to home or around the world,” Boswell said.

For more information on this study, students can check out Wosnick’s research in the journal, “Environmental Pollution.” There is also a 2023 documentary called “Cocaine Sharks” on the Discovery Channel that investigates this same issue.

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JANE CARR, NEWS EDITOR ANNALIE PARKER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

04.14.2026

NEWS

Trump addresses the nation regarding Iran war Elizabeth Kohler

actions, a new regime

electric generating plants

form Congress of mili-

and economics major.

East to travel through the

Staff Writer

has taken over the Ira-

hard and probably simul-

tary action and 60 days

“These foreign conflicts

channel and reach coun-

nian government, one

taneously,” Trump said.

to complete operations.

are only making the do-

tries in Asia, Europe, Af-

greatly

After the 60 days are

mestic problems worse.”

rica and the Americas.

impact Iran as it would

concluded, the U.S. must

One such domestic

However, some stu-

change

cause widespread black-

withdraw forces until

concern is the increased

dents express uncertain-

has occurred,” Trump

outs affecting hospitals,

Congress authorizes con-

rate of gas prices as a re-

ty about how success-

said. “The new group is

water treatment facilities

tinued military action.

sult of the war. A gallon,

ful the ceasefire will be.

President Donald Trump addressed the nation on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, at 9 p.m. EST, to share information with the American people on the war with Iran and an updated timeline, saying that the war would end in the next two to three weeks.

Trump began the speech by praising the team at NASA for a successful launch of Artemis II, before quickly transitioning to the topic of the conflict in the Middle East. He spoke about Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign launched with Israel on Feb. 28 as an effort to keep Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon capabilities, and stated that it has been successful so far.

“Tonight Iran’s navy is gone. Their air force is in ruins. Their leaders, most of them terrorists, are now dead,” Trump said. “These actions will cripple Iran’s military, crush their ability to support terrorist proxies and deny them the ability to build a nuclear bomb.”

As a result of these

that

Trump

seems

willing to work with.

“Regime

This

would

President Donald Trump

less radical and much

and food supply, accord-

Many students are up-

more

reasonable.”

ing to TIME Magazine.

set with Trump’s decision

Trump

The war was started with

to strike Iran and involve

threatens that, should

strikes from Operation

the U.S. in international

this group not agree to

Epic Fury ordered by

affairs instead of focusing

a deal to stop all nu-

Trump through execu-

on domestic problems,

clear weapon develop-

tive action, without ap-

such as the rising rate

ment in exchange for

proval from Congress.

of everyday expenses.

the U.S. halting large-

To do this, Trump

“There are a lot of do-

scale attacks, then he

utilized the War Pow-

mestic problems that he

will order strikes against

ers Resolution of 1973,

said he would address in

their

plants.

which states that with-

“If there’s no deal,

However,

which once cost around

“The

ceasefire

is

path,

but

$2 to $3 in January, can

the

right

now run consumers up

that doesn’t mean that

to $5 as of April, accord-

he’s going to take that

ing to a graph released by

path,”

Sherris

the American Automo-

Mackenzie Antis, a

bile Association (AAA).

sophomore biology ma-

This increase in gas

jor, speaks of her concern

prices is a result of Iran’s

about her belief in the

control over the Hormuz

president’s

Strait, which, accord-

ability, but thinks that

ing to BBC, is one of the

the war will most likely

world’s busiest oil ship-

conclude in his favor.

ping channels that sees

“He’ll eventually get

about 20% of the world’s

what he wants out of

oil and liquefied natural

this, but at the same

gas passing through it.

time he is so unpre-

“The gas prices are

dictable, he could de-

really high. I literally

cide he doesn’t like it

spent $45 on ten gal-

anymore,”

lons of gas two days

Students

unpredict-

Antis

Managing Editor A recently debated Georgia Senate Bill would require DNA samples from individuals placed in detention facilities who are charged with any misdemeanor or felony, reflecting the broader national conversation surrounding border security.

“I personally believe that the government taking DNA samples of people is unjust,” said Val Pelaez, a sophomore political science major.

“I fear that the bill was aimed more towards immigration because it gives enforcement an easier way to racially profile immigrants.”

President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, adopted in his second term, cracks down on undocumented immigration with the intention of putting “America First” and prioritizing border security.

Detention centers have expanded, the goal of 1 million deportations per year has been established and state governments have begun to propose further legislation.

Multiple Georgia sen-

said.

wanting

ago,” said Mary Taylor,

more

a

elemen-

the war with Iran can

tary education major.

find updates on the

A two-week ceasefire

White House’s official

was announced on April

page and their preferred

7, 38 days after the start

news outlets. A record-

of the war, on the con-

ing of Trump’s nation-

dition that Iran opens

al address is available

his campaign, and he has

the Hormuz Strait. This

to watch on YouTube

out a declaration of war

done none of them,” said

would allow ships car-

or any major news net-

we’re going to hit each

by Congress, the presi-

Ethan Sherris, a fresh-

rying natural energy re-

work

and every one of the

dent has 48 hours to in-

man

sources from the Middle

News Network (CNN).

energy

political

science

freshman

information

such

Georgia bill reflects national immigration controversy Amelia McEwen

said.

ators sponsored SB 116 in the hopes of expanding public safety efforts by providing law enforcement with more tools to solve crimes. Senator Timothy Bearden (R), the main sponsor, emphasized utilizing new DNA testing advancements to bring justice to victims of crimes.

The DNA samples would be collected through a process called DNA swabbing, which would require a simple mouth swab of the individual to be run through testing and placed in a database for future reference. It is typically required for those convicted of felonies, but SB 116 blankets misdemeanor crimes as well. Also, the individuals would not be required to be convicted, but charged with a crime lesser than felonies and also have detainer requests.

A formal response made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says, “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the resources we need to arrest criminal illegal aliens across the country.”

The conversation surrounding the bill has

extended further than individuals with detainer requests. One law professional in particular believes the imple-

notes the ethical implications of the bill in relation to its focus on minority populations.

“We’re basically build-

“They [lawmakers] need to understand how important a role the immigrant community plays,” said Geor-

Julia Jensen | Art Director

mentation of this type of law could involve every American citizen in the near future.

“If we made this [DNA sampling] the standard practice, the government would, within a couple of years, be able to effectively identify any citizen,” said Nicholas Creel, associate professor of business law at GCSU. “At that point, there would be no more DNA privacy.”

Professor Creel also

ing a minority DNA database,” Professor Creel said. “Doing it to populations that we know are going to have an outsized effect on their privacy – That’s where it gets to be an even bigger deal with me.”

SB 116 is particularly tailored to individuals in detention centers, which are facilities where undocumented and suspected undocumented immigrants are held.

gia State Representative Long Tran of District 80 (D). “Not just the legal immigrants, but undocumented immigrants as well, and how some of our industries are surviving because of them.”

The Georgia Senate proposed the bill in January and failed to pass it before the end of the Georgia General Assembly legislative session, where state senators and representatives propose

as

on

Cable

and pass legislation.

Because it was introduced during the second year of the two-year legislative term, it will not roll over into next year’s session and will have to be reintroduced next spring to pass.

Kevin Moreno-Cortes is a lifelong Georgia resident, native to Athens, whose father was recently deported. Seeing firsthand his father’s difficult experience with immigration enforcement and watching Georgia lawmakers push for SB 116 has raised his concerns surrounding transparency and treatment.

“We don’t really know, as the public, how the detainees are treated,” Moreno-Cortes said. “We didn’t even know where he [Moreno-Cortes’ father] was or have communication with him for about three days… It is a little scary.”

As this national conversation surrounding undocumented immigration continues and more local legislation gets put on the floor, information can be found on the official Georgia General Assembly website, which uploads bills passed in the state of Georgia.

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JANE CARR, NEWS EDITOR ANNALIE PARKER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

04.14.2026

NEWS

Georgia Assembly passes bill honoring Charlie Kirk Jane Carr

News Editor A bill honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk and expanding protections for student political speech won final approval Tuesday, March 31, in the Georgia General Assembly, advancing to the desk of Brian Kemp for consideration.

The Republican-led Georgia House voted 95-68 to pass Senate Bill 552, with most Democrats opposing the measure. The Senate later approved the bill 42-7. The legislation, titled the “True Patriotism and Universal Student Access Act,” would prohibit public schools from denying student groups access to facilities based on the political or ideological content of their meetings.

Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA, was killed last year during an event at Utah Valley University. Supporters of the bill say it memorializes his advocacy for conservative student voices while reinforcing constitutional protections for free expression.

Under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. However, those rights are not unlimited.

Supporters argue the measure will encourage civic engagement among stu-

dents. Lauren Jones, a senior criminal justice and political science major at GCSU and co-president of Turning Point USA on campus, said the legislation could strengthen student organizations.

“I believe that this legislation could have a meaningful impact on student organizations by reinforcing the idea that all student groups, regardless of political perspective, should have equal access to campus resources and recognition,” Jones said.

“By protecting organizations from being restricted based on viewpoint, the bill may help students feel more comfortable engaging in political dialogue.”

Jones emphasized the role of student organizations in fostering a deeper understanding of political beliefs.

“The focus of many political clubs on this campus is that there is a chance to engage and understand one’s view on a deeper level,” she said.

“The goal is to help students become more informed, on more than just a surface level.”

She pointed to campus events such as forums and discussions as examples of how political groups can promote civil discourse. “It digs deep into what different political ideologies truly mean,” Jones said. “That helps show what an organization represents and opens up environments

that

breed

understanding

encourage people to use hate

from

another

perspective.”

speech under the guise of be-

Other students expressed

ing politically active,” she said.

concerns about the bill’s po-

She added that the bill could

tential consequences and its

have mixed effects on student

association with Kirk. Ava

participation. “I think certain

Miller, a sophomore marketing

people will begin to partici-

major, said the legislation rais-

pate knowing that whatever

es questions about the bound-

they say will likely have no

aries of protected speech.

consequences,” Miller said. “I

“I have personally never

think other people will begin

heard of political groups on

to be quieter about their views

campus being shut down unless

as they are now in danger of

they have been harmful to the

being debated and bullied.”

community,” Miller said. “The

Civil liberties advocates,

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bill itself and it being named

including organizations like

after Charlie Kirk make me

the American Civil Liber-

uncomfortable and confused.”

ties Union, have historical-

Miller

criticized

Kirk’s

ly warned that while free

saying

wor-

speech protections are essen-

ries the law could embolden

tial, schools must still balance

harmful speech. “I worry a

those rights against preventing

bill named after him would

harassment and maintaining

rhetoric,

she

safe learning environments.

Mia Simmons, a junior political science major, said she does not expect the legislation to significantly change campus life at GCSU. “In my time at GCSU, the university has always encouraged students to be civically engaged, no matter the political affiliation,” Simmons said. “Educational institutions are not meant to be an echo chamber, but rather a robust marketplace of ideas.”

Simmons said the bill’s intent is clear, but it may largely reinforce existing practices.

“It will strengthen the campus climate by advocating for free speech, encouraging students of all backgrounds to express themselves and find a community,” she said.

She also highlighted the importance of student-led organizations across the political spectrum. “Groups like Turning Point USA, Mutual Aid, College Republicans and Young Democrats all play a pivotal role on campus,” Simmons said. “They encourage civic engagement through service projects, forums and voter registration drives.”

As the bill heads to Kemp, it reflects a broader national debate over free speech on college campuses, one that continues to divide students, lawmakers and educators alike.

GCSU students prepare for elections across Georgia Jane Carr

tions, including the gov-

News Editor Election season has arrived across the United States, with midterm and local elections scheduled for early November. This year’s contests are expected to be especially significant, as voters will decide control of Congress, Georgia’s governorship, the state’s General Assembly and numerous local offices that directly affect communities.

Midterm

elections

historically draw fewer voters than presidential contests, but recent data suggests

participation

remains substantial. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 52.2%

Reeves

added

that

part, it helps to keep our

can determine whether

ernor and members of

civic engagement is a

elected officials in check.

or not graduating stu-

“I have a lot of pre-

the House and Senate,

key part of adulthood.

This will also make sure

dents are able to get

dictions for this election

will shape policies on

“I think staying in-

the issues you care about

jobs. It can also affect the

season. I definitely see

through

amount of students col-

the house going towards

said.

leges are admitting and

the Democrats, and I

Giannou also point-

even grad schools. On

ed to how policy de-

top of this, living situa-

cisions affect students

tions are also impacted.

directly,

particularly

I often hear students talk

in areas like employ-

about paying exorbitant

ment

housing.

prices for apartments

“I think it is import-

while only receiving ba-

ant for students to vote

sic amenities. I think

because they are some

it’s important that stu-

of the most impacted by

dents vote because that

education, economic de-

formed

involved

are

velopment and health-

is a part of integration

care. At the local level,

into society as an adult.

on,”

elections for city coun-

Participation in society

cils,

commis-

is important, as it helps

sions and school boards

shape our future as a

could lead to immedi-

community and makes

ate changes in housing

students take responsi-

policies,

infrastructure

bility for their actions.”

development and cam-

Other students em-

pus-adjacent issues that

phasized the broader eco-

affect college students.

nomic and accountabil-

county

Students

at

GCSU

and

ity impacts of elections.

say these elections car-

Giannou

and

election

cycle.

think history agrees with me. As for the Senate, I am pretty split. I am deeply interested in the Texas senate race, and I think if that seat goes to a Democrat, we can probably see the senate go that way also.”

As Election Day approaches, national trends

Giannou,

suggest turnout could

history

again play a decisive role.

ma-

Analysts note that high-

Kindle Reeves, a se-

jor, said voting plays

er participation in recent

nior biology major, said

a role in maintaining

elections has been driven

political outcomes can

government

oversight.

in part by increased po-

influence both academic

“I think elections are

litical polarization and

ry

real

es

for

consequenctheir

futures.

Stephen

followed

the

a

freshman

and

philosophy

and personal decisions.

important because, for

heightened public inter-

of eligible voters cast bal-

“Elections shape our

one, they impact every-

est in policy outcomes.

lots in the 2022 midterm

lives often through the

one. A lot of people don’t

For students and resi-

elections, reflecting con-

policies of the elected.

realize that politics can

dents alike, the upcoming

tinued engagement de-

Economic changes can

influence the economy

elections represent more

spite a slight decline from

result in changes to plans

drastically. The second

than a routine civic exer-

2018. However, turnout

for students who plan to

reason I think they are

cise. The results will help

consistently varies by

study abroad or pursue

important is account-

age, with younger voters

graduate or professional

ability. I think a lot of

participating at lower

school. They can addi-

people get wrapped up

rates than older groups.

tionally shape the polit-

in the idea of being in a

In Georgia, the stakes

ical attitude and campus

‘swing state’ or ‘safe state.’

high.

environment for a peri-

By going out and just

State leadership posi-

od of time,” Reeves said.

voting and doing your

are

particularly

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political change. Their

vote can help them to

futures and living situa-

change their situations.”

tion are on the line. The

Looking

ahead,

economy can impact hir-

Giannou

offered

ing decisions, and that

his own outlook on

determine leadership at every level of government, shaping policies that influence education, economic opportunities and daily life in communities across Georgia.

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BRYAN CADE, SPORTS EDITOR JOSEPH PALMESE, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

04.14.2026

SPORTS GARRETT

Continued from page 1 Every no-hitter is always a team effort,

and

the

Bobcats

softball

team has made the third fewest errors in the Peach Belt Conference.

“Something no one sees is the constant grind that the defense puts in every day at practice,” Garrett said. “I continue to trust the girls behind me because I know how hard they work and how they stay hours after practice just so they can perform and show up for the team.

I have such a strong trust in the defense

of the bullpen and shut down an of-

self. When I’m home, I am the person

coaches to stay in the game, but Gar-

fense. In the Peach Belt Conference,

to go throw with my dad for two or

rett makes the decision easy for GCSU

Garrett leads the saves category, coming into the game in relief so often with 15, with the next closest at 2.

During the season, Garrett has

three hours and work through things.

What motivates me most is showing up for my team and for the coaches

softball head coach Brittany Johnson.

“Syd is one who likes to take it pitch by pitch,” Johnson said. “She has a high standard for herself. So it

pitched to an earned-run average of

doesn’t matter who she’s playing, she

around 2.00, even dipping below it at

wants to play and pitch her best, and

times, which is elite. Garrett stands

I feel she really executed that day.”

fourth in the conference rankings in

Garrett has continued to perform

earned-run average with 2.15, fourth

well for GCSU since her no-hitter, with

in opposing batting average at .214,

her best performance since then com-

and fourth in strikeouts with 74.

ing against Clark Atlanta University on

Garrett credits both her dad and

April 7, when she pitched seven innings

her coaches for her success and for

of one-run softball, striking out six.

because I know they will give me their

her ability to throw unhittable pitches.

all, and of course, I give them mine.”

“I’ve been able to have unhittable

The senior from Chickamauga,

pitches this season because I put in the

Georgia, has been the glue for the

work to be better for not only myself

Courtesy of Emilie Theado

who have given me this opportunity.”

When coaching a player throwing a no-hitter, making the decision to take

GCSU’s season starts to enter the tail end, as they approach their final 11 contests. Only two non-conference games remain, including their

rotation on the team, able to start a

but for my team,” Garrett said. “I’m

game and show consistency through

constantly watching film of myself to

the pitcher out of the game can become

Fort Valley State University on Tues-

each inning of her starts, or come out

fix things to be the best version of my-

difficult. Many pitchers even argue with

day, April 14, in Fort Valley, Georgia.

Wendell Staton Staff Writer GCSU Director of Athletics Wendell Staton has led Bobcat Athletics since 2009, bringing decades of experience and a focus on student-athlete success to the program.

Staton’s journey in athletics began long before his current role, starting as a coach and returning to GCSU for a second time after years of experience in coaching and administration.

“This is my second time I’ve been at Georgia College,” Staton said. “I came here in 1991 as the assistant basketball coach on the men’s side because the person that I played for in college became the head coach here.”

After spending two years at GCSU early in his career, Staton and his family returned in 2009 when the athletic director position opened.

“We were very fortunate to be able to come back here,” Staton said.

His career includes coaching basketball, golf and cross country, along with teaching health and physical education before transitioning into administration and fundraising roles.

Staton said his connection to GCSU has remained strong over the years, both professionally and personally.

“It’s kind of a neat book-ended story to be honest,” Staton said.

During his time leading Bobcat Athletics, Staton has seen significant growth across the department while maintaining a strong focus on academics.

“I always say the university is on a spaceship going straight north,” Staton said. “And I like to think that we’re part of that ascension.”

He said one of the things he is most proud of is the academic success of student-athletes.

“The things that I’m most proud of would be our graduation rates that are the highest in the country for public institutions in Division II,” Staton said.

Staton emphasized that while college athletics have changed nationally, GCSU has stayed committed to its academic focus.

“We have held true

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to the true scholar-athlete model,” Staton said.

“That’s embedded in our DNA, that’s who we are.”

He said the most rewarding part of his role comes from relationships built with student-athletes over time.

“In my job, you don’t get into this job for the financial rewards, but you get something more beneficial than the financial rewards,” Staton said. “You get emotional paychecks that nobody else gets to get.”

He shared a moment that stood out to him involving a former student-athlete.

“I just got my placement for my residency in medical school, and I’m just calling people who’ve had an impact on my life, and you’re one of them,” Staton said, recalling the conversation.

Staton said moments like that are what make the job meaningful.

doubleheader

against

Offense or defense

The face of GCSU athletics Maggie Hinton

upcoming

GCSU students debate the age old question

“That’s the most rewarding part of the industry that we work in,” Staton said.

Looking ahead, Staton said his focus remains on continuing to build a strong, well-rounded program.

“The constant pursuit of excellence is always the goal,” Staton said.

He explained that this includes both on and off the field.

“I want our student-athletes to be involved in the community, be involved in clubs and organizations and be great students,” Staton said.

Staton also emphasized the importance of representing GCSU with integrity.

“When people see us come to town, I want them to say, I wish my university looked like that,” Staton said.

In addition to longterm goals, the department is also working on facility improvements, including renovations to the baseball and softball complexes.

Staton said these updates are part of the continued effort to enhance the student-athlete experience.

As GCSU continues to grow, Staton believes the university’s environment and values set it apart.

“I get to work with the best student-athletes in the country at the best place in the country for me,” he said.

With a focus on academics, character and competitive success, Staton and Bobcat Athletics continue to build on the program’s foundation.

Students are encouraged to support GCSU Athletics, attend games and stay engaged as the department continues to grow in the years ahead.

Joe Palmese Asst. Sports Editor Sports fans have long debated a question with no clear answer: What matters more to a team’s success — offense or defense?

Across America, the big four sports are considered baseball, basketball, hockey and football. Each sport has its own differences, but each sport consists of an offense and a defense.

Gene Wolfe, an American science fiction writer, once said, “The best defense is a good offense.”

Bear Bryant, a football icon who was the head football coach at the University of Alabama for 25 seasons, once said, “Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships.”

The pros and cons of the debate can be measured in different statistics and analytics.

There is no “right” answer to the hypothetical question, but fans will continue to debate what they believe to be more important.

GCSU students weighed in on their personal opinions on whether offense or defense is more important to a team’s success.

“I like to think that a great defense has more potential to win championships compared to a great offense,” said Brendan Morse, a junior management information systems major. “Look at the [Seattle] Seahawks.

They just won the Super Bowl. Sam Darnold was great but they won it all because of how good their defense was.”

This past season in the National Football League (NFL), the Seattle Seahawks defeated

the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. According to an article by the Sporting News, a media outlet covering sports statistics, stated that the

letic Association record.

The University of Alabama led all of college football in scoring, putting up 48.5 points per game in 2020, according

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Seahawks defense ranks sixth all-time in all of the NFL’s history in “Defense-adjusted Value Over Average.” (DVOA).

In football, the three phases of the game are offense, defense and special teams. Offensively, teams can score by either scoring a touchdown or a field goal. Defensively, teams aim to stop the opposing offense from scoring. Special teams come into play for kick-offs, punts, field goals, and kick returns.

“I think it depends on the sport if we are getting technical,” said Colton Lusk, a junior business major. “In [college] football, I think offense is more important personally. Look at the 2019 LSU offense. Joe Burrow could not be stopped. Alabama in 2020 with Mac Jones and DaVonte Smith could not be stopped.”

According to ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network), a sports media platform, the 2019 LSU (Louisiana State University) offense scored 48.4 points per game. Joe Burrow led the offense, throwing for 6,039 yards, a National Collegiate Ath-

to ESPN. Wide receiver DaVante Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy Award since Desmond Howard won in 1991. Smith recorded 102 receptions and just two dropped passes.

“Yea a great offense is hard to stop but I think that a great defense doesn’t get the glory that it deserves,” said Liam Glass, a junior finance major. “Georgia’s defense in 2021 was elite.

They had five get drafted in the first round [of the NFL Draft]. I’ll never forget how dominant that defense was.”

The University of Georgia brought home a national championship in 2021, its first since 1980. The defense was led

by Travon Walker, who was the first overall selection in the NFL Draft in April of 2022. Walker recorded six sacks and seven tackles for losses, according to ESPN. Whether fans are fixated on a high-scoring offense or a dominant defense, the question remains unanswered.

Coaches, players and fans will have opinions on the matter, just as GCSU students do.

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BRYAN CADE, SPORTS EDITOR JOSEPH PALMESE, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

04.14.2026

SPORTS

FIFA adds mandated hydration breaks

GCSU students react to FIFA bringing pauses to games in upcoming World Cup Annalie Parker Asst. News Editor

necessary,” said Michael junior

“I think coaches are

In preparation for the

marketing and account-

valid for being upset at

2026 World Cup match-

ing major. “We have

es taking place in North

seen

vancements have created

make better use of this

games, the breaks seem

additional

opportunity by making

to be more commercial-

about the necessity of the

tactical

mid-

ized than necessary,” said

the breaks because they

hydration breaks in ev-

game,” Edwardson said.

Eni Bashua, a sophomore

players

recognize how unneed-

ery game, as these fea-

He feels that player

America this summer,

struggle with the heat in

ed they are,” said Kaiden

tures could potential-

safety is more important

Though he agrees that

Fédération

Internatio-

the U.S., so I believe the

Blazina, a freshman biol-

ly reduce the need for

than game continuity and

mandating the breaks

nale de Football Asso-

players’ health and safe-

ogy major. “I think that

such

accommodations.

that these breaks should

is an efficient way to

ciation (FIFA) has im-

ty should be a priority.”

these hydration breaks

“While playing in-

simply be utilized stra-

maintain fairness across

plemented a mandatory

Despite the intention

are unnecessary for play-

side

stadiums

tegically as they will not

matches, Bashua feels

hy-

behind the mandate, it

ing the World Cup be-

with AC and roofs, they

pose a threat to gameplay.

this does not justify al-

dration break in the mid-

has raised concerns sur-

cause of the disruption

should not need water

“There are so many

lowing corporations to

dle of each half as a way

rounding disruption to

of play and these play-

said.

stoppages for fouls and

have a hand in them.

to ensure players’ safety

the flow of the game. Ac-

ers are already very fit.”

USA Today reports

injuries during games

“I think they should

head

that these players are

have the breaks not be-

Cooling breaks have

coach, Rudi Garcia, on

aware that they need to be

cause of the necessity,

been utilized in past

the other hand, believes

switched on at all times,

but for consistency and

World Cups, first in Bra-

the breaks are a useful

so this extra stoppage

equality,” he said. “I don’t

zil in 2014, but only as

coaching

opportuni-

is no different,” he said.

think [they] should be

necessitated

select

ty to take advantage of

Another aspect of the

commercialized though.”

periods of extreme heat.

“to speak about strategy

breaks that many fans

Friendly matches will

However, for the first

and plan.” Edwardson

have expressed skepti-

continue in early June,

time ever in the upcom-

expressed

cism about is their com-

and the tournament of-

ing 2026 tournament,

with this idea, even the-

mercialization.

FIFA

ficially begins June 11.

these breaks will be held

orizing that the stoppage

is allowing companies

Whatever the effect of

Atheletic water bottles

will prove to be advan-

to advertise during the

these hydration inter-

Some of the select-

tageous for teams with a

breaks,

some

vals may be on the up-

GCSU students feel is

coming matches, GCSU

unnecessary

and

dis-

fans will continue to

their

three-minute-long

Edwardson,

a

multiple

“cut the rhythm” of play.

in harsh temperatures.

by

regardless of the weather

these

breaks,” that

controversy

Blazina

Belgium’s

agreement

tweaks

mathematics

major.

in the spirit of consisten-

cording to USA Today,

cy. The first international

Mauricio

Pochettino,

ed stadiums across the

superior coaching staff.

friendly match took place

head coach of the U.S.

continent, including At-

“The breaks will allow

on March 28 between

Men’s National Team,

lanta’s

Mercedes-Benz

coaches to deliver play-

ruptive

en-

eagerly watch as their

the U.S. and Belgium.

expressed

annoyance

Stadium, are equipped

ers instructions, mean-

joyment of the game.

favorite teams battle for

at the rule, as he feels

with a roof and air con-

ing the more advanced

“In their stance for

the title of FIFA World

it has the potential to

ditioning.

coaches will be able to

consistency across all

Cup Champion of 2026.

“I do think that these hydration

breaks

are

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which

to

GCSUs favorite March Madness moments Anakate Cox Staff Writer From

upset

victo-

ries to busted brackets, this year’s Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament (March Madness) has lived up to its name, delivering three weeks of intense competition and memorable gameplay

that

have

kept

GCSU students watching from the First Four up until the Final Four.

rable moments from this

action when recalling

championship in recent

year’s

tournament.

year’s March Madness.

his reaction to watch-

years. Although the of-

Will

Close games were of-

ing the Final Four game

fense struggled in the ti-

sophomore

ten determined by shot

matchup between Ar-

selection, turnover mar-

izona

a

Despite those frustra-

marketing

tions, the overall reac-

tle game, the Wolverines

major, highlighted the

tion to the tournament

Michigan.

still reached an impres-

“UConn vs. Duke buzz-

gin and free-throw effi-

“In the final, when

sive total of 541 points

remained positive. “I’d

er beater,” but noted

ciency in the final min-

Arizona drilled back-to-

in the NCAA tourna-

rate

inefficiencies from his

utes. Starting out with

back players, I thought

ment, which is the sec-

own team. “I was root-

68 teams, the brackets

they were going to come

ond-most points earned

ing for Tennessee and

narrowed

back in the last 2 min-

by a national champion.

they did horribly against

down,

and

and

Chipman,

for.” Schelhammer said.

fans saw Illinois vs. The

utes,”

Davidson

said.

Not every fan walked

Michigan, who went on

University of Connecti-

On

Monday,

April

away happy. Seth Al-

to win,” Chipman said.

cut (UConn) and Mich-

6,

Michigan

defeated

len, a junior business

igan vs. Arizona in the

UConn in a gritty, hard-

marketing major, said

Final Four matchup, with

fought

watching

each team relying on dif-

game.

ferent tactical strengths.

led

championship

tournament

8.75 out of 10,” Schelhammer said. “Among other sports’ post-season tournaments, March Madness is number one.”

favorite

Cadeau

team, the Florida Ga-

Wolverines

tors, lose during the

with 19 points, while

Round of 32 was un-

the most impactful mo-

UConn’s

Kara-

forgettable. Jokingly, he

ments came from unex-

ban scored 17 points.

said, “I can’t forget it, it

pected upsets or close-

Michigan secured the

haunts me every night.”

Cameron

Men’s NCAA national

Still, Allen empha-

Grant Schelhammer, a

Davidson, a sophomore

title with a 69-63 victory,

sized the significance of

freshman mass commu-

marketing major, point-

earning its first champi-

the tournament, adding

nications major, also de-

ed to a major bracket

onship title since 1989.

that “March Madness

scribed the performance

Among other sports’ post-season tournaments, March Madness is number one.

disruption when a pow-

According to the Co-

is definitely up there

of his favorite teams.

Broadcasting

with other tournaments

“Auburn didn’t make

structure–single elimina-

“Duke losing was a

System Sports, Michi-

like the NBA finals.”

it to the tournament

tion format and unpre-

pretty memorable mo-

gan’s championship run

Other students also

and UNC lost in the first

dictability–continues to

-Grant Schelhammer

ment,” Davidson said.

now ranks among the

highlighted

person-

round, so it was a pret-

make it one of the most

Davidson even ac-

most statistically dom-

al

disappointments

ty bad March Madness

engaging and highly an-

inant of any national

with the results of this

for the teams I rooted

ticipated events in sports.

While most of the top-seeded teams and powerhouse

programs

advanced the farthest, early-round chaos and buzzer beaters defined the tournament and were some of the most memo-

For many students,

call

games.

erhouse was eliminated.

knowledged

late-game

Elliot

his

this

the

lumbia

Alex

NCAA basketball

Schelhammer’s

per-

spective reflects a wider consensus that goes beyond preferred outcomes. The tournament’s

8

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

04.14.2026

ARTS & LIFE

Tiger Woods, you can’t park there

Professional golfer charged with DUI Lillian Winn

Not only did this accident cause

Staff Writer

“It just sounds like typical Tiger

Wood’s

Woods, honestly,” Pierce said. “In

As golf gained popularity on GC-

life, but it has also caused people

the past, I think he’s dealt with some

SU’s campus with the return of the

around the nation to form person-

anger issues, and he has definite-

Masters Tournament, students re-

al opinions on the golfer and his ac-

ly made some irresponsible choices.”

acted to a recent accident involving

tions,

a

significant

change

including

in

in

Milledgeville.

litical

the infamous golfer, Tiger Woods.

criminal

jus-

“He has had legal trouble in the

piter Island, FL, after colliding with a

past, including DUI’s,” Daniel said. “He

truck trailer. The accident caused his

has been known to struggle with sub-

vehicle to roll and land on its side, and

stance abuse ever since his back injury.”

the golfer, unharmed, was able to crawl

Daniel spoke further of how he thinks

out of the passenger window to safety.

the situation should be dealt with legally.

ESPN reported that the authorities

“The fact that he is a profession-

found hydrocodone pills, pain-reliev-

al golfer should have nothing to do

ing drugs, in Woods’ pants pocket.

with this arrest,” Daniel said. “He is

Woods had been recovering from a

a repeat offender, and the court sys-

leg injury resulting from a previous

tem should judge that accordingly.”

car crash in 2021, in which the golfer fractured his fibula and tibia in his

Tiger Woods 2026 mug shot

right leg. He has suffered from chronic

Finley Pierce, a sophomore mass

back and leg pain since the accident.

communications major, reflected on

Police reported multiple symp-

her familiarity with Tiger Woods.

profuse

and

past record with similar accidents.

for a DUI outside of his home in Ju-

including

science

tice major, elaborated on Woods’

On March 27, Woods was arrested

toms,

Drew Daniel, a freshman po-

sweating

“I’m

fairly

familiar

with

Woods carries a great deal of fame and connections with brands.

Daniel explained his thoughts regarding

Woods’

golfing

career.

“I am torn between what should

Tiger Woods, professional golfer

and skilled at this game,” Pierce said.

“But I think it probably just means the end of the Tiger Woods era.”

Due to the outcome of this incident, Woods was not in attendance at the Masters Tournament, which took place in Augusta, GA, over the past weekend.

His attendance was planned for multiple events leading up to the tournament.

Pierce

advised

students

on

a

key takeaway from the incident.

“If you don’t feel like you can properly operate a vehicle, then have a friend do it,” Pierce said.

Ti-

happen,” Daniel said. “On one hand,

and dilated pupils, which led them

ger Woods and his career because

his run-in with the law is separate

to believe that Woods was under

I grew up in Augusta,” Pierce said.

from his professional career, but he

held

the influence. While the authori-

“I’ve spent a lot of time around the

also represents the PGA [Profes-

tions, no matter who they are.”

ties performed various sobriety tests

game and know a lot of the players.”

sional Golfers Association] and is

on the golfer, he refused a urine test.

She elaborated on the fact that

represented by certain brands that

ther, students can view the Mar-

Woods spoke of his next steps re-

she and her family members have all

may see this as negative publicity.”

tin County Police body cam footage

garding recovery in a recent article

played golf and enjoy the game. Pierce

Pierce spoke further on what

from the BBC, claiming he is “step-

continued to share her opinions on the

she thinks Woods’ future in the

sp or t/video/2026/apr/03/b o dyc-

ping away for a period of time to seek

incident, explaining that she was not

realm

like.

am-footage-shows-moment-tiger-

treatment and focus on my health.”

surprised to hear about the car crash.

“I think he was super talented

woods-is-arrested-for-dui-video.

of

golf

might

look

“Everybody

To

at:

responsible explore

the

should

be

for

ac-

their

incident

fur-

https://www.theguardian.com/

Hidden in plain sight: East Campus Lily Mahaffey

fishing by the lake, walk-

the appeal is simple.

mend it to students, they

gem,”

slow-

ing the trails or sitting at

“I think people who

usually don’t know what

“I never knew about it

peaceful

the pavilion, East Cam-

enjoy the outdoors and

I’m talking about, but

until last year, and I do

Car-

pus offers an environ-

exploring would like it

the nature trail, pavilion

their days moving be-

ey, a senior business

ment that allows students

the most, anyone who

and pond are all beauti-

tween lecture halls and

management

major,

to slow down and reset.

is active and loves to

ful places,” Carey said.

downtown Milledgeville,

uses the space as both

In addition to its recre-

discover new places to

a lesser-known campus

a way to focus on aca-

ational aspect, East Cam-

get away,” Marx said.

just minutes away of-

demics as well as enjoy

fers forests, trails and

his

Staff Writer While most Georgia College students spend

grams and major classes.

Within

this

paced

and

setting,

Andrew

favorite

Students

who

fre-

quently visit East Cam-

“I love to sit at the

signed to take learning

pavilion and do my

beyond the classroom.

school

said.

not think many people know it’s here either.”

The experience might offer more to students than they expect at first glance. The mix of fresh

activities.

outdoor programs de-

Ginsburg

outdoors and quiet atmosphere can appeal to

Carey

many different types of

“One of my friends

said. “ I also go fish-

students here on campus,

introduced me to fishing

ing here pretty often.”

whether they are look-

out there a few years ago,

The pavilion, locat-

ing to stay active or just

and since then, we go

ed right on the lake, has

wanting a break away

out there all the time, it’s

an abundance of pic-

from the campus noise.

very peaceful,” said Mad-

nic tables and rocking

die Marx, a senior busi-

chairs for students to

ness management major.

sit back, relax and take

Students like Marx

in the view. It is large

work,”

students

more

students

look for ways to bal-

offerings and activities,

as

ance academic pressure

and group activities. The

East Campus remains

on campus simply ha-

with

challenge course, which

relatively

ven’t

includes climbing ele-

known than other parts

Madison Ginsberg, a

East Campus provides

Despite its range of

for hands-on learning

something

many

enough

cility by word of mouth

to host special events

and attend East Campus

or occasions to enjoy

ments and team-building

of campus. Students who

senior marketing major,

regularly

outdoor

with family and friends.

exercises, is often used

are familiar with it say

only

activities. The 83 acres

That sense of calm

by student organizations

that a lack of awareness

about the space despite

of land include forests, a

and separation from the

and classes, making it

is the main reason stu-

spending several years

lake, a challenge course

main campus is some-

stand out from a tradi-

dents don’t take advan-

at

and cabins used as class-

thing multiple students

tional classroom setting.

tage of the facility more.

rooms for certain pro-

emphasized.

For students like Marx,

“Whenever I recom-

Whether

As

pus often describe it

pus also serves as a space

get introduced to the fa-

for

for

Bella McComis | Digital Media Editor

less

well-

discovered

recently

yet.

learned

time

outdoors,

an option just minutes away, one that many say is worth discovering and checking out. The Out-

Georgia

College.

door Center’s address is

would

definite-

315 Lake Laurel Rd NE,

ly consider it a hidden

Milledgeville, GA 31061.

“I

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

04.14.2026

ARTS & LIFE

Milledgeville’s Milly Market makes a return James Cordero

“It’s super important

affordability and acces-

goats’ milk at Bone Creek

about what we are hav-

“The interaction between

Contributing Writer

to have these commu-

sibility of fresh fruits

Farm, or Lisa Vaughn,

ing, come down and

the community and our-

The Milly Market re-

nity events because it’s

and vegetables that are

who works with her

get to know everyone

selves is my favorite part.”

turned on April 3, after

fun, and it’s a great way

organic and without any

husband at Ellis Mill.

here,”

a brief hiatus, and the

for local vendors to get

community has respond-

Vaughn

re-

out and show off their

chance to win free gifts if

sic, vitamin D and a wel-

ed positively by showing

goods,” said Alexis Over-

visitors completed a trea-

coming community: all

up for the local mer-

ton, a junior environ-

sure hunt of what was

the things that make the

chants who sold a variety

mental science major.

sold, encouraging people

Milly Market the place

also

to talk to all the vendors

it is. If students need a

Goat milk soap to home-

matches The Supplemen-

and see what was be-

space to relax at the end

grown

tal Nutrition Assistance

ing sold at the market.

of the month, restock

Milly Market is a wel-

on fresh produce or a

come space where lo-

chance to interact with

cals love to talk to each

the community, the Mil-

other and share their

ly Market is for them.

mushrooms.

The

market

serves

Market

Program

(SNAP),

or

as a meeting place for

Electronic Benefit Trans-

the

and

fer (EBT), benefits dollar

an opportunity for lo-

for dollar. Even though

cal farmers to sell their

the market is accommo-

products to a variety of

dating to people with

students

and

Milled-

geville

locals

Courtesy of James Cordero

pesticides. By making the

The market is also

produce more affordable,

changing and improv-

it means people are more

ing as time goes on, and

likely to buy more prod-

more people hear about

ucts and eat healthier.

the event. This year,

less money to spend,

“The easier you are

Waugh introduced live

alike.

the patrons selling at

able to get something

music to the market, and

The market is orga-

the market don’t try to

the more likely you are

stores move in and out

compete

stores.

to use it,” said Overton.

depending on the sea-

and happens every first

“We don’t try to com-

“The more likely you are

son and who is available.

and third Friday of ev-

pete with Walmart, be-

to eat fresh fruits and

Community is built

ery month from 4 to 7

cause sometimes their

vegetables, the health-

at Milly Market by the

p.m., planned all the

prices might be a little bit

ier you can be because

people who show up,

way to October. With

lower, but they don’t have

you are eating better.”

who shop locally, inter-

prices ranging from a

farm fresh eggs,” said El-

blackberry turnover of

community

nized by Debbie Waugh

with

con-

“Show up,” said Over-

nections can be a major

ton. “Go to communi-

Courtesy of James Cordero

act with the shopkeepers

liot Perkins, who works

others at the market run

and spread the word to

feature for some indi-

ty events, be a villager

$4 to pure vanilla ex-

with his wife, Andria,

their business with their

other people about the

viduals who participate.

and spend some mon-

tract

at Unity Grove Farms.

family, like Alan Carr,

market to other people.

“I like interacting with

ey. The easiest way to

and

who works with his wife

“Just meet new peo-

the people as they come

do it [build commu-

shoppers alike value the

to make soap made from

through,” Perkins said.

nity] is to contribute.”

candles

for

$25, there is something for everybody to buy.

Stall

owners

and

Human

many

or

Perkins

stories.

also

produce,

freshing drinks, live mu-

Milly

was

Fresh

a

of products ranging from

There

said.

ple,

let

them

know

What are GCSU students watching?

Maggie Scarbrough

entertainment, but also to

[The hosts] bring the come-

er than a storyline plot, they

Were Liars’] to others,” Clinken-

Staff Writer

create community and learn

dians and contestants [to the

keep viewers like Lanoue en-

beard said. “I liked it because

This spring, GCSU stu-

more

themselves.

set] and give them tasks to do.”

gaged and keep themes light.

it had an unexpected ending.”

dents shared their favorite TV

“I’m

watching

Lanoue noted how the

shows and movies, offering

‘The Pitt,’ which is a really

recommendations for fellow

good show,” said Isabella Wad-

students looking for their next

dell, a junior liberal arts major.

binge-worthy

entertainment

“I’m about to start watching

and exploring what makes

‘Euphoria’ when it comes out.”

dia that fit their interests, from

trending entertainment res-

Waddell shared what shows

medical dramas to romance

onate with students today.

she would recommend to

and thrillers. According to La-

services

other students based on their

noue, a good show does not

continue to rise in popular-

interests. From her experi-

have to be serious or produced

ity, many college students

ence, Waddell said she be-

in the United States. Her state-

are drawn to them because

lieves shows like ‘The Pitt’

ment shows that students with

of their accessibility, conve-

cater to a more niche inter-

busy schedules can engage

nience and user-friendly na-

est range, but that there are

in entertainment that still al-

ture. According to students,

many other available options.

lows room for multitasking.

being able to relate to the

“If you’re not into medical

characters and engage with

stuff, then I wouldn’t neces-

lieve that sharing television

the plot improves their experi-

sarily recommend ‘The Pitt,’”

and

ence. Streaming platforms like

Waddell said. “But I recom-

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and

mend any anime or live-action

Prime Video offer a wide range

shows I watch to anybody.”

As

streaming

of genres that make watch

about currently

Hannah

Lanoue,

a

se-

parties inclusive and fun.

nior marketing major, said

These platforms give stu-

that she enjoys less common, shows

that

a

GCSU students said they en-

show’s plot makes it eas-

sophomore art major, said

joy a wide range of media, with

ier for viewers to follow

that her favorite shows include

along compared to others.

teen romances, animated films

Jenna

Clinkenbeard,

television and movies among them. Those like Waddell and Clinkenbeard engage with me-

Students

Kate Walker | A&L Editor

“It’s just a silly show,” La-

and psychological thrillers.

noue said. “It’s easy to watch,

“I’ve been watching ‘The

and I don’t have to put all my

Summer I Turned Pretty,’ and

attention on it. It’s a great show,

I just watched ‘Zootopia 2’ that

and everyone I know who

came out,” Clinkenbeard said.

dents an escape from their

international

busy, everyday lives, whether

have a competitive aspect.

has watched it has loved it.”

the genre is action, romance,

“My main [TV show] is

Reality shows remain pop-

science fiction or history. Stu-

‘Taskmaster,’” Lanoue said. “It’s

dents shared that they watch TV and movies not just for

Clinkenbeard

also

movie

said

they

be-

recommenda-

tions helps build connections on campus and meet people with shared interests. When students bonded over a specific television show or movie, they said that they could make observations about the

said

plot, characters and setting.

that she liked the book-

Through this, many students

ular both in the U.S. and in-

turned-show

a European reality show that’s

ternationally. For those who

Liars”

free to watch on YouTube.

want to follow something oth-

“We

Were

have formed meaningful con-

Prime

Video.

versations on campus, no

“I would recommend [‘We

matter what genre they prefer.

on

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

04.14.2026

ARTS & LIFE EXIT

a

Continued from page 1 Langston

said

meant

playing

balancing

Nan

well-known

stage

direction

Wilson, a senior theater major, said her

all very supportive of each other.”

in his play, “The Winter’s Tale.”

work focused on matching each role.

Langston said she hopes her char-

Behind the scenes, technical ele-

“When it came to designing the looks

acter leaves a lasting impression

for all of these characters, for example,

different

Caleb’s character, we had to make sure

sides of the character at once.

we matched what the style was like for

“It has been a uniquely reward-

She

the story through her eyes in the

also

Butts

moment as well as her looking back

especially

through its portrayal of abusive rela-

on

worked Kyle’s

with

appearance.

son said. “With the help of the di-

erything that went wrong in her ef-

rector, we came up with the idea

forts to make it right,” Langston said.

for Kyle, who is the male lead of the

Throughout the play, Kyle remains

Courtesy of Alivia Blanton

show, to have tattoos. It’s been really

ments helped support the produc-

fun getting to come up with the de-

tion. Madison Hildebrand, a soph-

signs, since I hand-stenciled them all.”

omore theater major who worked

Wilson said the entire process re-

as props lead and costume supervi-

flected how the cast and crew worked

sor, said her role included prepar-

together throughout the production.

ing actors for unusual situations.

“I consider my job to be making

“I think all of us are just so dedicated to this craft,” Wilson said. “We

tion included a wide variety of props.

“For

this

show,

there

are

“Chloe and I talked a lot about how there’s going to be at least one

see herself as Nan in the beginning,

duct taped to a chair,” Hildebrand said.

final moment involving meat and honey,

in confronting and leaving them.

is for that woman in the audience to

that don’t happen often, like being She also noted that the produc-

tionships and the challenges involved

self in Nan,” Langston said. “My goal

possible with random stuff and things

Courtesy of Daniel Nguyen and Claire Pluskota

Courtesy of Alivia Blanton

woman in the audience who sees her-

the actors as comfortable as humanly

part of Nan’s plan to make Kyle believe

members,

“I personally added tattoos,” Wil-

on her path and thinking about ev-

around him. The scenes build toward a

audience

a gay person at the time,” Wilson said.

ing experience because we get to see

physically still while the action unfolds

on

and want to become Nan in the end.”

By the end of its run at GCSU,

a

“Exit, Pursued by a Bear” remained

he will be left for the bears. The ending

ton

said.

focused on its subject matter. It bal-

is followed by a bear’s roar, leaving it

“There’s a lot of weird stuff that

anced moments of levity with chaos

unclear whether he is actually harmed.

we had to make, like a dead deer.”

Courtesy of Alivia Blanton

to portray abuse without minimiz-

William

Hair and makeup design added

spend hours and hours here, but

ing its impact, leaving the audience

from

more detail to each character. Sophia

we all help each other out and we’re

with both discomfort and release.

The

title

Shakespeare

references and

comes

of

props,”

Hildebrand

Milledgeville hosts its annual Art Healthy Festival The April

Rosalie Ritz

cluding art vendors, face painters,

cise science major, passed through the

Staff Writer

as well as food and drink options.

festival after her sorority initiation.

Addison James, a junior biology ma-

“It’s important because people are

jor, also attended the festival in search of

able to express themselves in a way

a fun activity to do in town on a Saturday.

and show it to other people and art

“I think it’s really fun,” James said.

is just so abstract and it can be taken

“There’s a lot of really cool, artsy things.”

differently by everybody,” Bogler said.

Avery Geary, a freshman phi-

Many GCSU and local high school

Art 11

Healthy brought

Festival

on

together

over

100 art and product vendors from across

Georgia

for

a

communi-

ty-focused event on Front Campus.

With carnival games, a Bike Rodeo, caricature artists and live performances from dance groups, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Along with the entertainment, attendees also could take part in free health assessments, making it a perfect mix of creativity, wellness and community.

The street in front of Front Cam-

losophy

major,

attended

the

clubs also had booths set up, includ-

Art Healthy festival because she

ing the GCSU Aquatic Sciences club.

loves viewing art and shopping.

Playing into the “healthy” part

“It’s very similar to Deep Roots,

of the Art Healthy Festival, GC-

which I like because it makes it a lit-

SU’s mobile health vans were set up.

tle more manageable,” Geary said.

GCSU nursing students were there

Deep Roots is an annual festival

volunteering and providing health

in the fall that has a large variety of

checks for those who chose to do so. free,

health

many

bene-

However, GCSU students have access to Student Health Services, which covers health check-ups, sick

vendors and music, and is a larger

The

version of the Art Healthy festival.

checks

hold

Many booths during the Art Healthy

fits

for

the

local

community.

Festival had handmade items, like

“I

feel

like

they’re

important

“I think everyone deserves a chance

3D printed creatures, tumblers, cro-

to those who can’t afford to get

to be checked up on, but for the stu-

chet items, Greek life decor, college

them on their own,” Bogler said.

dents, I don’t really think it makes so

merch and decor and so much more.

According to USA News, based on

much of an impact because we get free

“I feel very educated with the amount

recent data, 16.4% of the population

health checks anyway,” Geary said.

of art going around, and there’s also a lot

in Baldwin County, Georgia, lacks

The festival also offered face paint-

more shops than I expected,” Geary said.

health insurance, which makes rou-

The vendors contributed to the at-

tine health check-ups difficult to ac-

ing, caricatures and bouncy houses,

mosphere of the lively event by shar-

cess. High out-of-pocket costs often

ing their unique, handmade piec-

lead residents to delay or skip care.

Reaghan Sheehee | Digital Media Editor

es that go beyond a simple product.

“It could probably help people that ar-

pus was closed off in order for the

“[Art] can be used to communicate

en’t able to get them regularly,” James said.

many booths to set up shop for

history, philosophy, even math and it’s

The health checks are also quick

the event. There was also a stage

a universally understood language be-

and convenient, whereas visiting a

to have things like this where peo-

a DJ set up on Front Campus’s

tween people and unites them togeth-

doctor’s office is often not the case,

ple can come and show their cre-

lawn to keep the atmosphere lively.

er in many different ways,” Geary said.

especially for busy parents or peo-

ative side, and I think it gets the

There were a variety of booths, in-

Allison Bogler, a sophomore exer-

ple

community together,” James said.

with

convenient

Reaghan Sheehee | Digital Media Editor

demanding

professions.

visits, Gynecological exams, immunizations, physical exams and more.

creating an environment for family fun for all ages. Students were even able to volunteer to supervise the bouncy houses for service opportunities.

“I think it’s a good opportunity

12 AMELIA MCEWEN, MANAGING EDITOR

04.14.2026

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

“Saint Patrick’s Day” By: Jane Carr

Peach Cobler Cinnamon Rolls - No Stand Mixer & 2-Can Method By: Bryan Cade

Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls (No Stand Mixer & 2‑Can Method) Adapted from Jocelyn Delk Adams’ recipe, using two cans of peaches and hand‑kneading.

Ingredients Dough: Flour (3 ½–4 cups), sugar (¼ cup), rapid‑rise yeast (1 packet), salt (1 tsp), milk (¾ cup), water (¼ cup), butter (½ cup), 1 egg.

Peach Filling: 2 cans peaches (drained & chopped), brown sugar (½ cup), cinnamon (1 tbsp), nutmeg (¼ tsp), cornstarch (1 tbsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp), melted butter (2 tbsp).

Cinnamon Butter Spread: Soft butter (½ cup), brown sugar (½ cup), cinnamon (1 tbsp).

Glaze: Powdered sugar (1 ½ cups), cream/milk (2–3 tbsp), vanilla (1 tsp).

Instructions (Condensed) Peach Filling: Cook peaches with sugar, spices, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thick and syrupy; stir in butter and cool.

Dough: Warm milk, water, and butter. Mix 2 cups flour with sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm liquids and egg. Add remaining flour gradually, then knead by hand 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise: Let dough rise 60–90 minutes until doubled.

Assemble: Roll dough into a 12×18 rectangle. Spread cinnamon butter mixture, then peach filling. Roll up tightly and slice into 12 rolls.

Second Rise & Bake: Place in greased 9×13 pan, rise 30–45 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.

Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

Reference: Adapted from Grandbaby Cakes.

Green comes loud that morning like a song I didn’t ask to hear, a fiddle scraping at the edges of a house that isn’t there.

They dye the river reckless, turn the sky into a bruise of cheer, but I’m counting all the quiet things that only show up once a year.

I see you in the clover, not luck, but something split into two, a symmetry of almost that never quite returns to you.

The bells are ringing sideways, like they forgot what grief is for, while I’m in the doorway hearing footsteps on the floor that don’t come anymore.

And I could swear the wind is humming some old tune you used to know, but it’s tangled up in bagpipes, and it’s nowhere where I can go.

So I wear a shade of green that no one else can see, a dim and private color like the underside of memory.

And somewhere in the shouting and the spilling of the beer, I’m holding to a quieter song that only you can hear.

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.

Interested in submitting?

If you are interested in submitting your work to be featured in The Caterwaul, consider this general info!

1. The content relates to or is catered toward GCSU students.

2. Your specific piece has not been published anywhere else.

3. Examples of submissions include; Photography, drawing, flash fiction, comic strips, poetry and more!

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4. Submissions are due on Fridays to be included in the following Issue.