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Learning Center celebrates 10th GREEK WEEK 2024 year of SI leaders Kylie Rowe

John routine together.

Asst. A&L Editor

Overall, it was a very

Greek

Weekend

is

an annual celebration of Greek life on campus that is an opportunity for the members of fraternity

and

soror-

ity life to compete in friendly

competitions

and win awards based on their achievements throughout

the

year.

This year, the Greek Weekend

champions

were Phi Mu and Alpha Tau Omega, or ATO. Throughout the weekend, Phi Mu won basketball, tug and Greek Goddess. ATO won the blood

drive,

basket-

ball, tug, flag football, cornhole, spike ball and Greek God. Both groups won sing, as Phi Mu and ATO performed an Elton

successful

Emma Eslinger

weekend

for reigning champions Phi Mu and ATO. They took home the gold for almost all of the competitions and finished out strong with wins across the board.

This year marked Phi Mu’s third consecutive win and ATO’s eighth.

“All of our girls work towards this week all year, and seeing all of the effort they have put in pay off is the best feeling,” said Maddie Kitchens, a junior elementary education major and member of Phi Mu. “Bringing home the trophy this year just made us more excited to start prepping for next year!”

See GREEK | Page 7

Asst. News Editor The Learning Center is celebrating 10 years of supplemental instruction, or SI. This was the first accredited SI program in Georgia, and it was recently reaccredited.

The Learning Center is beneficial to all students, regardless of their major. They offer services to students like tutoring, a math lab, academic workshops, Microsoft Excel boot camps and supplemental instruction.

The Learning Center can also provide students with practice material, which includes study guides and practice tests.

Supplemental instruction is led by students in a 100% professor-free zone. This opens doors for students to ask questions without feeling the pressure of their professor. These leaders hold sessions after class, mainly in the evening, and create room for discussions about the content.

Leaders come prepared to these

meetings with games, questions and slideshows to help explain ideas in the content that students may be unclear about. The Learning Center holds about an average of 110 sessions a week in SI. These leaders are matched with a professor. There are about 50 SI leaders matched with instructors as of right now. The leader has taken that class in the past, has done well and understands the material enough to explain and help others with it. The classes with an SI leader are usually difficult, and it is very beneficial to the student to get extra help. Some of these classes include chemistry, biology, economics, physics and much more.

Keeley Casalou is an SI leader for Dr. Kelly Lee’s ECON 2106 class, Principles of Microeconomics.

“I love being an SI leader and getting to connect with the students that come to my sessions,” Casalou said. “I usually get regulars that come to my sessions. I love getting to know them better each week

Isabella McComis | Digital Media Editor

and help them with any questions they have, even if it’s not related to the content I am an SI leader for.”

SI leaders are prepared with a guidebook that explains everything you need to know about being an SI. The book contains tips for the leader as well. For example, the guidebook says how to explain a topic to someone who is an auditory learner versus a reading or writing learner.

See LEARNING | Page 3

Everyone should study abroad Delaney Derry Opinion Editor Students,

imagine

you are sipping coffee at a cafe in France, gazing out towards the Mediterranean Sea or enjoying a steaming, flavorful pizza at a restaurant in Italy. That sounds enticing, right? If this sounds like

something

major courses, adding an international internship to their GC transcript and resume and gaining a deeper understanding of international, political, economic and cultural issues.

Studying abroad is an amazing experience where students

ment major. “It has been a dream of mine to go to Europe to experience the culture, and it’s a oncein-a-lifetime experience.”

What a truly amazing opportunity it is to be in college and say you have studied somewhere like Germany or France.

There is just no better way

experience the world.

College is a time when students are learning about themselves and the world around them.

It is a major time of growth and independence. Most students have never experienced things outside of the small town they grew up in or, at the most,

that

seen things beyond the

is compelling to you, sider studying abroad.

“By studying abroad,

Students who want

you will experience a

to take the opportuni-

brand-new

ty to learn from other

with

cultures can study away

outlooks, customs and

in a country of their

activities,”

choosing and take ap-

tional Students said.

proved classes for credit

Not only will you

toward their degree. GC

ulty-led and with many other GC students, all of whom travel together.

According to the GC study abroad page, students can benefit from studying abroad with things like earning academic credit in core or

incredible

new

Interna-

a lifetime, but it will

abroad programs, most

They are usually GC fac-

country

have the experience of

has a great deal of study

the summer semester.

The Masters 2024 Christian Castillo Staff Writer

United States’ coasts.

then you should con-

of which take place over

Scottie Scheffler, winner of The Masters 2024

get a taste of what it is like for people and cultures around the world.

They can experience things firsthand rather than simply learn about them from a classroom.

“I am studying this summer in the Netherlands, Germany and France,” said Cole Lazich, a junior manage-

Delaney Derry | Opinion Editor

give you a chance to see

to experience a culture than to live in it yourself.

“The biggest reason you should consider a study abroad program is the opportunity to see the world,” said an article on the website International Student.

There is no better time than when you are in college to go out and

other cultures up close and experience things outside of the comfort of the classroom. You can gain new insight and learn by leaving

This past weekend, the 2024 Masters Tournament occurred at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The tournament takes place every April and is the first of four major golf tournaments that take place every season.

Tagged as a “tradition unlike any other,” thousands of people flocked to Augusta to witness one of golf ’s greatest honors be won and a purse of $18 million be split by players who perform well.

This year’s tournament was highlighted by an extremely talented field, featuring stars like world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and last year’s champion, John Rahm. The field included many more stars of the game, including Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, Justin Thomas and, of course, Tiger Woods.

This year’s tournament was graced by great weath-

your little corner of the

er for all four rounds, making shooting low rounds

world and actually see-

a big possibility. However, winds played a heavy fac-

ing the rest of the world

tor in all four rounds, forcing the players to be very

up close and personal.

precise to make better than par on certain holes.

See ABROAD | Page 10

See MASTERS | Page 5

JUSTICE WEEK

SPORTS | PG. 5

BASEBALL SENIOR NIGHT

ARTS & LIFE | PG. 8

OPINION & MISC. | PG. 10

A look at the Criminal Justice Program’s week-long event.

As the regular season winds down, the team honored its four graduating seniors.

This April marks the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month. How is GC helping to raise awareness?

It is an age-old joke: Humanities majors are easier than STEM majors. But is that true?

NEWS | PG. 2

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

MY DREAM IS NOT YOUR DREAM

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SHADIMON SMITH, NEWS EDITOR EMMA ESLINGER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

04.16.2024

NEWS

Dr. Robert Bernasconi visits GC

books [for philosophy],” Bernasconi said. “One of the striking things is that there were only two textbooks of moral philosophy that dominated the teaching of morality in colleges and universities in the United States from the period of 1790 to 1865 — only two.”

Bernasconi goes on to link this dilemma to a larger problem in academic philosophy itself: that many philosophers do not correlate moral philosophy to political philosophy.

He argues that it may seem irrelevant for philosophers to interpret a concept with moral intent without executing such

beliefs to the same standard, especially through the medium of political institutions.

“This is very much part of the failure of moral philosophy to address slavery,” Bernasconi said. “It becomes a moral issue when the political system is presupposed.”

Dr. James Winchester, a philosophy professor at GC, agrees with the sentiment expressed by Bernasconi but implies that challenges across the modern day are not excused. As Winchester argues, philosophical critiques of political dilemmas are a necessity for society to progress.

“It is very telling to see how philosophers found all sorts of ways in the 19th century to justify slavery because they had a financial interest,” Winchester said. “I think today, the challenge is that we need to use philosophy in a productive way so that we can call into question the kinds of things that are deserving of critique, like racism, sexism, homophobia.”

By bringing up these modern-day issues in relation to historical difficulties, Winchester alludes to intersectionality in moral philosophy: the idea that forms of oppression are historically stemmed and interconnected with one another. This use of

convictions by collaborating with a network of volunteers, students and pro bono lawyers.

GIP offers free services and has strict criteria for case acceptance. They have received over 8,400 requests for help but are only able to accept a small fraction of applicants.

Cases are only accepted if there is a compelling claim of actual innocence or the existence of DNA that proves innocence.

Through GIP efforts, they have exonerated 14 men who have collectively spent hundreds of years wrongly convicted.

GIP strives to help people released from prison with getting back into their daily lives and readjusting to society.

This includes getting them any needed mental health support.

“When you have been incarcerated for long periods of time, you might not have

family or a support system when you are released,” Havens, GIP’s development manager said. “You’re going to need help doing daily tasks.”

The Georgia Justice Project, or GJP, uses direct legal representation, policy advocacy, education and coalition building to promote innovative change.

GJP’s goal is to strengthen the community by demonstrating a better way to represent and support individuals in the criminal justice system to reduce barriers to reentry.

GJP spokesperson explains how restorative justice diversion programs are hardly ever utilized in the criminal justice process.

“Our mission as an organization is to try and change that,” Askew, GJP spokesman, said.

To be eligible for this program, you have to have been convicted of a misdemean-

“Philosophy’s Failure in the Face of Slavery” Jack McKinney Contributing Writer Dr. Robert Bernasconi, Edwin Erle Sparks’s professor of philosophy and African American studies at Pennsylvania State University, delivered a lecture at GC detailing higher education’s participation in slavery across the 19th century. The lecture was titled “Philosophy’s Failure in the Face of Slavery,” wherein more specifically, Bernasconi harshly critiqued the education of moral philosophy in American academic institutions.

One of his critiques laid in the desperation of wealth across the nation and the acceptance of Southern political standards in Northern academia and how profitability from Southern plantations left a large Southern student population available for Northern universities to pursue.

“The wealth of the country was from the South, but the universities were in the Northeast,” Bernasconi said. “And so, in order to attract wealthy stu-

Courtesy of Jack McKinney

dents to these prestigious universities in the Northeast, they had to make sure they were not coming out against slavery.”

This resulted in a simplistic method of teaching moral philosophy in United States academia: It comprised two major textbooks that were practically interchangeable in their utility.

Unfortunately, the outcome of these textbooks directed the “brightest minds of America” to be reluctant to challenge the largest ethical dispute in the 19th century: slavery.

“The Northern universities and the Southern universities used the same moral text-

Justice Week at GC Emily Kirkwood Staff Writer This past week, here at our very own GC, Justice Week was hosted by the Criminal Justice Program.

The week of April 8-12 had a packed-full schedule of multiple events discussing multiple topics dealing with the justice system.

The week started on April 9 with an insightful presentation on “Women in Law,” followed later that day with a presentation on “Law Enforcement Community Forum.” On April 10, a virtual Zoom meeting was held to discuss the topic “Buck the System: Criminal Justice Activism and Advocacy.” On April 11, there were two lectures that took place:

“Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom: Academic Freedom & Controversial Class Discussions,” followed by “The First Amendment, Safe Spaces, and Viewpoint Diversity.”

Lastly, to conclude the week on April 12, the lecture “Second Chance Month Reentry Simulation,” was delivered.

The virtual Zoom meeting honored two guest speakers: Rhys Havens and Wade Askew, from the Georgia Innocence Project and the Georgia Justice Project.

The Georgia Innocence Project, or GIP, is an independent nonprofit organization that works to correct and prevent wrongful convictions in Georgia. GIP attorneys and staff conduct investigations into criminal

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intersectionality gives way for obvious immoral ideologies, such as slavery, as described

by Bernasconi in his lecture, to evolve and transcribe through different mediums.

Diana Cazacu, a sophomore art and philosophy major, considers this attribute of intersectionality to be a direct component of Bernasconi’s arguments. It is also how Cazacu found interest in the event: by looking through philosophical intersectionality from a modern viewpoint and with modern concerns in mind.

“Immediately upon reading the talk, I was like, ‘Woah, this is so cool,’” Cazacu said.

“This is mainly because I’m fascinated with intersectionality in philosophy, especially how philosophy in our modern days can fail minorities.”

Nonetheless, Bernasconi’s lecture on “Philosophy’s Failure in the Face of Slavery” provided a sharp critical analysis of American philosophy during the 19th century. Even as his arguments follow a historical narrative with many examples following suit, the implication of moral philosophy to the modern day was surely intended by Bernasconi to inspire students to tackle complex and unethical political institutions abroad.

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or crime. This program does not normally accept felons.

These two programs are working hard to strive for a better justice system and turnout for wrongful convictions in the state of Georgia.

Currently, GJP has spaces set up in the courtroom in three different jurisdictions and has helped over 1,000 people.

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SHADIMON SMITH, NEWS EDITOR EMMA ESLINGER, ASST. NEWS EDITOR

04.16.2024

NEWS

“I chose to be an SI the way she gave back to workshops, which have prepared, and their lives. As they teach LEARNING assertive, engaging,” Queen said. the material, they learn because the one I had me. I also love being able their beta test in the fall.

Continued from page 1

Angela Queen, an assistant professor of nursing, teaches Adult Health I, NRSG 3440. This class contains an SI leader for students to use in the class. In a recent survey provided by the Learning Center, she wrote about her SI leader.

“Cydni is proactive,

“She is always asking for insight that will help the students. She is encouraging and involved with the course faculty. She has been an excellent SI. We are very thankful she has been a part of our NRSG 3440 team this semester.”

Being an SI leader can help students gain soft skills that they can use throughout the rest of

patience, adaptability, time management and overall leadership skills.

Along with these soft skills, the leaders are also involved in the community at GC and get to invest in their peers.

Casalou explains that watching another SI leader in a class that she had taken made her want to be an SI leader herself.

for the class I currently SI for was incredible,” Casalou said. “She always had great lessons prepared and helped me not just learn the content for our exams but really understand it on a deeper level. She’s a big reason I love the material I teach now. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to give back to students

to be a part of the community here at GC and get involved and invest into helping my peers.”

The Learning Center has a lot in store for the upcoming year. They have recently added computer science tutoring but only for the lower levels of computer science courses. They are also adding calculator

Medical marijuana in Milledgeville Alexis Maddox Staff Writer Milledgeville might be expecting a new medical marijuana-growing facility if the request to rezone a property is granted. The facility is set to be built at Heritage Park, which is across the street from the local Walmart.

On March 26, the general manager of Treevana Wellness, Jim Frazier, presented an overview of the plans to the Milledgeville City Council with hopes of their approval.

Treevana Wellness is a state-licensed medical cannabis manufacturer, and the implementation of this company will

provide well-paying jobs for 30-50 individuals.

A medical marijuana facility requires top security measures, both on-site and on the transportation of the product, which will be included in the development of this new facility.

“I think the results people have seen from using medical marijuana show that it is more than useful in the medical community,” said Ginger Howard-Grant, a sophomore nursing major.

“I have seen a video or two that shows a patient before and after the use of medical marijuana, and the effects are amazing. It even eliminated a patient’s tremors.”

According to Mayo Clinic, medical marijuana is the derivative of the cannabis sativa plant that is used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions. A medical marijuana-growing facility is a way to ensure safe and legal access to medical cannabis through dispensary systems. California was the first state to pass medical marijuana laws in 1996, and now 38 states have passed similar legislation.

There is plenty of controversy regarding marijuana, including legalizing the drug in the United States. Although a few states have legalized marijuana, it is important to note

the differences between medical marijuana and recreational marijuana.

According to Malie Cannabis Clinic, the differences between recreational and medical marijuana are cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as CBD and THC. The amount of THC in recreational is higher than the amount in medicinal. CBD is the part of the plant that relieves medically related pain.

“I believe that when used responsibly, medical marijuana has the potential to enhance the quality of life for many patients and can offer significant relief for many health conditions,”

Marijuana Plant

said Gianna Verde, a senior marketing major.

“For a lot of people, the benefits of medical marijuana are worth it despite the risks and side effects. It just comes down to proper instruction and finding what works best for each person.”

The side effects of medical marijuana have been a primary concern in its rise. The main side effects include dizziness, memory fog, nausea, dry mouth, withdrawal and many others.

“I think the benefits of medical marijuana out-

To find the Learning Center, students can go to the second floor of the library. Their hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.2 p.m. Fridays. In the meantime, look out for Learning Center events on their Instagram: @ g c _ l e a r n i n g c e n t e r. weigh the side effects,” said Angela Shelton, a junior management major.

“All medicines have side effects that need to be worked around. If someone does experience dangerous symptoms, alternative medications can be attempted to be found.

Those who do not experience those risks would ultimately be helped more than harmed.”

If the facility zone gets approved, it will be a suitable place to work in Milledgeville for individuals who pass the security background check.

The medical marijuana facility can add a unique new level of development for Baldwin County and can provide new opportunities for further growth in the future.

Georgia’s new voting bill GC Digital Humanities talk Isabelle Gonzales Staff Writer In the peak of election season, the Georgia state government has decided to take a stand in favor of changing voting laws.

Republican activists have pushed for a law to combat former President Donald Trump’s claims of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. According to Campaign Legal, a nonprofit organization that enforces voting laws, in 2020, Trump filed lawsuits regarding alleged voter fraud.

Senate Bill 189, a bill questioning voter eligibility and registration, was passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-22 and in the House with a vote of 101-73. The bill is now on Governor Brian Kemp’s desk and is awaiting a possible veto or signature.

The biggest concern voters have with this bill is that it questions voter eligibility. The threat of voter fraud is the driving force for those in support of the bill to investigate voter eligibility.

Due to the 2024 presidential election coming up in November, this idea could be frightening to those who are voting.

The main takeaway is that Republicans who are for this bill want voter registration to be checked before someone can vote in order to prevent voter fraud. This will be done by using AI and probable cause to invalidate suspicious registrations. Those who would qualify for an invalid registration would include homeless individ-

uals who are registered at a nonresidential location, deceased people and those who have not been fully paying taxes.

In smaller counties, this bill would push for paper ballots to be used if the population of registered voters is less than 5,000. This could allow for ballots to be counted by hand and recounted more easily. The bill will also allow for any candidate to be written in for the presidential spot, including independent candidates, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To take those who are registered to vote in a nonresidential address would mean stripping a lot of homeless citizens of their right to vote. The Democrats who oppose this bill are not in favor of this. Some Democrats who oppose this bill are also claiming that this change could overwhelm the voting system and those in charge of running the elections.

“What this bill does is ensure that your legal vote does matter,” said John Lahood, the Republican chairman of the Georgia House.

As for the voters within the community, there is worry about how this bill will affect the individual as well as the community as a whole.

“This bill is not unconstitutional,” said Allen Brown, a senior history major. “Voting is a privilege, not a right. Voting should be taken a lot more seriously. I mean, there are millions voting who don’t pay taxes or own any property and are also here illegally.”

Some believe this bill

Cali Snodgrass

Contributing Writer

Julia Jensen | Art Director

could be stripping citizens of their ability to vote unfairly, while others think this bill could be protecting our republic and voting institution entirely.

“I believe that for our country to maintain its integrity and have fair elections, voters need to be registered, law-abiding citizens of the United States,” said Caden Flemming, a senior management information systems, or MIS, major.

The state of Georgia is currently a swing state and has been for a very long time, and it holds 16 electoral college votes. This is the second most in the Southeast behind Florida, which has 30 votes. Georgia is important in elections, as the state could easily impact the outcome of who becomes president.

Voting is one of the many ways a person can be involved with the government, but this bill could limit those who can do so. This bill could help add back the authority and fairness into elections, but it could also cause more injustices in the long run.

In the era of technology, digital humanities is quickly becoming a booming way to combine knowledge with new technology.

A concept explored

by Jessica Wallace, an associate professor of history at GC, in her presentation, on April 9, of a new website dedicated to a niche historical event known as the Anglo-Cherokee War. Wallace began her presentation with a quick rundown of the Anglo-Cherokee War, ensuring to hit all the main points of what the climate of the area was like, the relationships between the Cherokee and colonial people and how those relationships soured through a series of misunderstandings and violent retributions.

At the end of this spiel, she transitioned into demonstrating the new website, where she demonstrated how she took all of the information she gave during her presentation and implemented it into a fun and interactive website. She also added in more information that would not have fit within her original dissertation that the whole project was built off of.

“The crisis in the humanities, particularly in our country, here, people are questioning the value of the humanities

and the value of liberal arts education,” said Dr. Elissa Auerbach, an art history professor at GC. “We wanted to insert this initiative into our humanities programs to help students be able to connect current technologies with traditional humanities research.”

This is a sentiment shared by both faculty and students alike, as after the presentation, one of the students in attendance, Ansley Youngerman, a junior history major, contemplated everything that would go into a project like what was presented.

“The amount of research that will go into putting on a project and the development behind it, what goes into it, who you need support from, what you need to look for and what your vision is for the entire project,” Youngerman said.

Wallace ensured that every tool she used within her presentation was on full display and explained how each one was utilized and how easy they are to utilize once you familiarize yourself with all its functions.

“Our hope as faculty is that we’re giving students a whole array of different skill sets and different tools that they can apply to whatever they do after graduation,” Wallace said. However, those were not the only skills that she hoped the students would learn from projects like these.

“I ended up really

liking it because it does allow you to be a little more creative,” Wallace said. “It does allow you to ask different questions than if you are just writing a paper or giving a conference presentation.”

This is a sentiment shared by the rest of the faculty associated with digital humanities. If the staff can find different ways to help students learn, then it will give them the boost to further their own research and interests.

“I think it’s great because she’s going to be using this for teaching,” Auerbach said. “So, she’s learning how to use tools she will then teach students how to use, and I think one of the magical things about digital humanities is that when students are doing research, that manifests in a digital project. They’re creating something, as opposed to just writing a paper; that’s on paper.”

Overall, the presentation was a success with sparking a deep interest in combining typical research with a digital format to better allow for creative interpretations of the accumulated information and allow for a more interactive style of presentation than if it was just a paper.

The future of digital humanities seems bright, and hopefully, more faculty, as well as students, will be able to explore and create new and insightful projects.

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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR EMILY HENDERSON, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

04.16.2024

SPORTS

Athletics to move to Sacramento next season Ty Karraker

Following the protest,

Staff Writer

bara Lee has criticized

of their title and will be

there for so long. I’d be

feel when the A’s disas-

the A’s’ owner, John Fish-

the

highlight-

referred to as just the Ath-

mad too if they just up

sociated from Oakland,

Athletics

er, announced that the

ing a broader concern

letics until their official

and left, and the own-

it placed a barrier be-

fans have expressed frus-

team would be leaving

about how ownership all

move to Las Vegas when

er is completely crazy

Oakland Coliseum three

throughout baseball is

the stadium is ready. The

for leaving the colise-

years earlier than expect-

unjust, saying that own-

move next season also

um years early. It just

ed and will be playing

ers are now prioritizing

puts them playing their

seems unfair to the fans.”

in Sacramento, Califor-

their own financial in-

games in a minor league

nia, for the years leading

terest rather than the

up to the construction

Oakland

tration with the management of their favorite team for years now and,

move,

tween the fans and the organization, so I would be more upset over the

fans

disassociation more than

stadium that only holds

said they protested the

anything, as it seems

communities that have

15,000 fans rather than

games to prove their

disrespectful to the his-

of their new field out

always supported them.

continuing to play in a

never-ending loyalty to

tory of the franchise.”

in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lee’s statement, while

major league-level stadi-

their beloved team and

The people of Oak-

broad, does seem to

um. This will make the

their sadness at their

land were outraged by

illustrate

frustra-

A’s go from playing in

departure. Many believe

the move to Las Vegas,

tion that all A’s fans are

the biggest MLB stadi-

their frustration with the

but now that the team’s

going through during

um to the smallest one.

team’s ownership is com-

move is happening soon-

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Luke

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do believe that Fisher

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caused even more back-

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the Cleveland Guardians.

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lash in the community

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up how he thinks the

concentration in graphic

Oakland Athletics is un-

in recent months, even called for the owner to sell the team. Now that the team is officially leaving Oakland, California, this has stirred strong emotions among fans.

In a form of protest, fans of the team refused to show up to their Open-

the

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unhappy

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and all over. Fans have

with the city for money.

fans of the A’s are re-

design, explained how

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primarily due to the per-

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made

ownership.

his favorite team and

only around 13,000 fans

spective of the A’s aban-

from Oakland to Sacra-

“The fans were com-

shared crucial insight.

to attend the game, com-

doning Oakland after all

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pletely justified in their

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pared to their 27,000

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son, they will be scraping

protest,” Schmidt said.

a team leaving for mon-

more time to enjoy their

fans last Opening Day.

Congresswoman Bar-

the word “Oakland” out

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ey,” Alegria said. “But I

precious A’s and stadium.

their

departure

by

GC baseball recognizes four seniors

derway, fans in the city shall cherish the team and the coliseum since

Emily Henderson

be recognized out here

a lot of great people that

my whole career to be

they took me in as one

have had, it will be hard

Asst. Sports Editor

with all of them today was

have gotten it before

here,” Ryan said. “Getting

of their brothers, and I

to replace their skill

GC baseball celebrated

a really special feeling.”

me, and I am just hon-

to come out here and play

am just going to cherish

next year but also their

four graduating seniors

While the other three

ored to be with them.”

my last home game as a

every moment I get with

during their doublehead-

seniors did not start their

Ryan, a right-handed

starter means a lot, but I

them because they are

er against Lander Uni-

careers at GC, they have

pitcher, was another late

do it for all these guys.”

another family to me.”

versity on Saturday, April

been able to make the

addition to the Bobcats’

McNearney was an

He has made his way

13. These four seniors

most of their time here.

roster. He transferred to

addition that GC need-

to be the starting cen-

are Brandon Bellflower,

Bellflower, an outfield-

GC from Georgia High-

ed this season after los-

ter fielder for the Bob-

Belcher,

A.J. Mathis, Cam Mc-

er for the Bobcats, start-

lands College two years

ing more than 20 players

cats. In his short time at

head coach. “These se-

Nearney and Jacob Ryan.

ed his career at Abraham

ago, and since then, has

from last year’s roster.

GC, McNearney has had

niors have always led by

celebration

Baldwin

found his way into the

McNearney transferred

44 hits, 28 runs batted

example, and they make

started off the day, as

College

starting pitching rota-

to GC to play his final

in and has caught 105

me super proud to have

all four seniors, along-

ferring to GC after his

tion for the Bobcats. This

season after graduating

pop flies in the outfield.

side their parents, re-

freshman year in 2020.

season, he has pitched 54

from Birmingham South-

Overall, he has 182 hits,

ceived recognitions for

Since coming to GC

innings, has 39 strike-

ern College last year.

129 runs batted in and

This

their time here at GC.

his

Agricultural before

trans-

sophomore

year,

Mathis, a left-handed

Bellflower has been a

pitcher, is the only senior

key hitter for the Bob-

that started out his col-

cats. Over his four years

lege career here at GC.

playing for GC, he has

Primarily a relief pitcher

had 140 runs batted in

for the Bobcats, he has

and 195 hits, with the

faced 80 batters this year

most coming this season,

in 16.1 innings, striking

as he currently has 63.

out 10. While he is pri-

Every

season,

one

marily a pitcher, Mathis

graduating

senior

is

has also played in the field

awarded the John Kurtz

and hit for the Bobcats.

Award, which is awarded

“When I stepped on

by Kathy Kurtz, the wid-

this field four years ago,

ow of John Kurtz. This

I was super excited and

award is given to the most

hungry to get out here

outstanding GC baseball

and be with the guys,”

player, who is the role

Mathis said. “Over the

model of the program.

course of those four

“That award has been

years, I have had some

marked on my to-do list,”

great teammates, and it

Bellflower said. “I really

was nothing short of that

wanted to get that award,

this year, so being able to

and I did. I can think of

outs and faced 244 bat-

“I

transferred

into

has caught 344 pop flies.

While

the

Bobcats

character

as

players.

“It means a great deal to have these guys as players,” said Nolan the

Bobcats’

them in this program.”

Watch

these

four

seniors take the field one last time as Bob-

ters. This led Ryan to be

here, and they all made

the final starter during

me family really quick,”

are only losing four se-

cats

Senior

weekend.

McNearney said. “I am

niors this year, with the

May 1, at 5 p.m. against

“I have worked hard

just very grateful that

careers

Newberry

Day

these

players

on

Wednesday,

College.

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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR EMILY HENDERSON, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

04.16.2024

SPORTS

Men’s Final Four

Women’s Final Four Christian Castillo

Samantha Birmingham

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

The men’s college basketball Final Four and national championship games have concluded, marking the end of the 2023-2024 season. The Final Four consisted of the last four teams remaining in the NCAA, which included the University of Alabama, the University of Connecticut, Purdue University and North Carolina State University.

On Saturday, April 6, NC State played against Purdue, and Purdue took the win 63-50. Alabama played UConn, and UConn came out on top with a score of 86-72.

On Monday, April 8, Purdue played against UConn in a very intense game. By the end of the national championship, UConn took the win with a score of 75 against Purdue, who had a score of 60.

UConn maintained its quest to defend its national championship title by overcoming its initial significant challenge in the NCAA tournament.

Freshman Stephon Castle led the charge with 21 points, while the team showcased a strong defensive performance in the latter half, securing an 86-72 victory over Alabama in the Final Four.

Purdue extended its March Madness journey, effectively ending NC State’s hopes in the process. Zach Edey’s impressive performance of 20 points and 12 rebounds fueled the team to a 63-50 victory, bring-

This year’s Final Four of the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament was made up of two No. 1 seeds and two No. 3 seeds. The matchups were the University Julia Jensen | Art Director

ing the Boilermakers within reach of what would have been their inaugural NCAA title.

Some fans were disappointed in the turnout of the tournament, with both teams playing in the National Championship being No. 1 seeds.

“The Final Four this year was really uncompetitive and very predictable,” said Will Turner, a sophomore finance major. “From the get go, I knew UConn was going to win, even though I was always rooting for DJ Burns and NC State.

Even with Zach Edey dropping 30 points, his supporting cast did not help him whatsoever to overcome Purdue in the championship.”

Other fans were satisfied with the Final Four, even if the underdog Wolfpack did not get to complete their Cinderella run.

“The Final Four was exciting to watch, and I was rooting for NC State and DJ Burns Jr. to win it all,” said Evan Gillanders, a junior business major. “Since that couldn’t happen, it was a relief to see Alabama and Purdue lose to UConn.”

NC State, which finished with a record of 26-15, concluded its

season just two wins away from replicating its remarkable 1983 triumph, during which it secured the title in a series of nine consecutive must-win games, cementing its place in history as one of the most improbable champions.

Similarly, some may view Purdue’s current run as equally unlikely.

The top-seeded team finds itself in the Final Four for the first time since 1980 and a season after experiencing the disappointment of being the second top seed to exit in the opening round.

“The higher seed in each matchup dominated the lower seeds,” said Cruz Ridgeway, a sophomore management information systems, or MIS, major. “The national championship was a much better matchup, but UConn easily ran away with it in the second half.”

The Final Four matchups in men’s NCAA basketball epitomized the excitement and intensity that define the sport. As teams battled for a shot at securing their spot in history, each possession and play held immense importance.

MASTERS

their best to win at Au-

three-way tie for third,

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gusta, and the leader-

at four-under par, be-

“The course is very

board is always stacked,”

tween Homa, Morikawa

scorable,” said Tucker

said Josh Killen, a se-

and Tommy Fleetwood.

Sutton, a senior account-

nior marketing major.

Scheffler entered the

ing major. “However, the

“Sunday at the Masters

tournament as the favor-

greens are lightning fast,

would be the pinnacle of

ite and showed that he

and spraying the ball off

golf for me, maybe even

was well-deserving of it.

the tee can put you in a

the pinnacle of attend-

“He’s on top of the

lot of trouble. It’s the best

ing live sports events.”

world right now and

watch

Scheffler climbed the

playing out of his mind,”

because those guys are

mountain top again and

said Ryan Collins, a ju-

so good, but the diffi-

won his second Masters

nior mass communica-

culty of the incredible

in three years. Schef-

tion major. “It’s exciting

conditions still shows.”

fler finished with a final

that the best golfer in

Augusta is known for

score of 11 under par,

having tough greens to

tournament

to

of Iowa vs. the University

of

Connecticut,

and on the other side, the University of South Carolina vs. North Car-

controversial

offensive

er an incredible squad

foul called on UCo-

on a mission to com-

nn in the final seconds.

plete a perfect season.

Clark scored 21 points

With an 87-75 win,

for the Hawkeyes, and

South

forward Hannah Stuelke

pleted their perfect sea-

scored 23 points. UCo-

son and were crowned

nn was led by Bueckers

national

and Aaliyah Edwards,

with

Carolina

com-

champions

a

38-0

record.

who both scored 17.

The Gamecocks won

The other semifinal

this game with superb

was a much more lop-

defense and by domi-

sided affair. South Car-

nating the boards. By

olina

both

dominated

NC

doubling

Iowa’s

State to win by a score

blocks and winning the

of 78-59. The difference

rebound battle 51-29,

in the game came in a

South Carolina made

massive third quarter for

scoring a tough task, es-

the Gamecocks, in which

pecially down the stretch

Huskies, led by fellow

they dropped 29 points

as the game reached

superstar Paige Bueck-

to the Wolfpack’s six.

the

ers. The South Carolina

Guard Aziaha James

ter and fourth quarter.

Gamecocks met the un-

led the Wolfpack with 20

“This year’s women’s

derdog of the four teams,

points, while the Game-

tournament was more

the NC State Wolf-

cocks were led by their

entertaining

pack, with the chance

superstar, Kamilla Car-

men’s, which was really

of a perfect, undefeat-

doso, with 22 points.

cool and refreshing to

ed season on the line.

The national cham-

see,” said Sean Davis, a

The Hawkeyes won

pionship came down to

senior exercise science

a close contest against

the two best teams in

major. “NCAA women’s

UConn, barely beating

the country, one led by

basketball is flourishing

the Huskies by a score

a generational talent and

right now, and super-

of 71-69. With the game

the new record hold-

stars, like Caitlin Clark,

coming down to the

er for career points in

Angel Reese, Paige Buec-

wire and being decided

NCAA Division I basket-

kers, and superteams,

on the last possession,

ball for both men’s and

like South Carolina, are

it was headlined by a

women’s, and the oth-

changing

olina State University.

The top-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, led by superstar Caitlin Clark, faced off against the UConn

late

third

quar-

than

the

the

game.”

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark

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Augusta National clubhouse

This is proven by the fact

tion of the tournament,

tournament

that Rahm, the defend-

the previous champi-

the world is an Ameri-

brought other headlines,

ing champion, did not

on awards the winner

shooting a four-under

can again. McIlroy and

such as Woods mak-

make the cut this year.

with the green jacket.

make putts on while also

68 in the final round.

Rahm were on top for

ing the cut for his 24th

The fact that Rahm

In 2023, Scheffler pre-

having a lot of undulation

The top five was made

a while, and as a fan of

straight time playing at

and Scheffler are trad-

sented

and elevation change.

up of Ludvig Åberg, at

the Ryder Cup, I like to

the Masters, an incred-

ing the jacket also made

Rahm, and this year,

“The best have to play

seven under par, and a

see Americans playing

ible feat to accomplish.

headlines. As a tradi-

they

better than Europeans.”

The

the

jacket

swapped

to

places.

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04.16.2024

ARTS & LIFE

CHARLI XCX/CHAPPELL ROAN NEW SINGLES: “CLUB CLASSICS”/“B2B” AND “GOOD LUCK, BABE!” Cale Strickland Managing Editor

OPINION I grew up on hip-hop and rap, but pop will always be my favorite genre.

Lady Gaga is my favorite artist of all time. And even though she has shifted her focus from pop music to pop culture as a whole, her influence on my taste — and on some of my new favorite artists — has pointed me in the direction of plenty of up-and-coming voices in the space, giving me a plethora of new music to listen to and fall in love with.

One of those “up-andcoming” voices, Charli XCX, is now a cornerstone of the dance-pop world. With several major albums under her belt, she is in a position to influence new artists herself — and give some of them, including influ-

encer Addison Rae, a leg up; the two worked together on a remix of XCX’s recent single “Von dutch” off her upcoming album, “BRAT.” And I am glad to say, the original song is awesome, but the remix might be even better. Rae absolutely kills it, and I cannot say I am surprised, as I love the track “2 die 4” — which features XCX, fittingly — off of her EP, “AR.” XCX has dropped two more singles, “Club classics” and “B2b,” off of her new record, both of which further hint at the sound of her new project.

It feels like a mix of the hyperpop she became known for on “Charli,” her self-titled album, and “how i’m feeling now,” the record she released during quarantine, and the Madonna and ‘80s-inspired pop power ballads of her most recent project, “CRASH”; the tracks have heavy electronic and dance influences,

but they are not EDM per se.

I cannot lie; I prefer the hyperpop sound of XCX’s earlier work, but “CRASH” was still one of my favorite albums of 2022. At the end of the day, I am a huge fan of both sounds, and I cannot wait for the record, which comes out in June.

The phrase “up-and-coming” is much better suited for Chappell Roan, who — despite her limited discography — has become one of my favorite pop artists. She put out her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” last year, and just months later, she is one of the openers for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour and has a new single, “Good Luck, Babe!” out.

It is all incredibly exciting, as Roan is not just one of my favorite newcomers, but my girlfriend and friends’ too. In the fall, we all found, and fell in love with “The Rise and Fall

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of a Midwest Princess” — but Roan’s entire, albeit short, discography honestly. “Red Wine Supernova,” the record’s biggest hit, soundtracked all of fall.

My girlfriend and one of her friends even had an entire Roan/“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess”-themed joint birthday party over the weekend. If that does not show you how much of an impact

Roan is having on college kids, I do not know what does.

I have not been this excited about a new pop artist — or artist, period — since Caroline Polachek burst onto the scene. Between XCX, Polachek and Roan — and artists like yeule — the genre is in good hands, even in Gaga’s absence.

Ms. Roan, we need the sophomore album.

The problem with “treat yourself ” culture Paige Blakemore A&L Editor

OPINION Nearly every time I get on social media, my feeds are flooded with topics about the importance of “self-care.” Oftentimes, this is portrayed through restful activities, like a bath or meditation, or even delighting in a desert after a long day.

However, it seems as though the lines between self-care and self-indulgence have been blurred by a consumer-driven, chronically doom-scrolling world. More likely than not, you did not need that six-dollar latte

or have a valid reason to frequently miss class, but we as a society have justified these consistent actions by labeling them as “self-care.”

This is not to say that humans do not deserve a break. Everybody deserves time to themselves, and being willing to verbalize and communicate their needs is admirable.

Dr. Stephanie Jett, an assistant professor of psychology at GC, describes the interaction as a balance of external factors and intrinsic motivation, or between happy and healthy.

Dopamine, the hormone responsible for pleasure, plays a large part in the impulse

and ill-informed decision-making that comes with treating one’s self.

“Dopamine is released in anticipation of good things but also as a consequence of those good things,” Jett said.

“When we’ve got that kind of dopamine cascade, we end up chasing that dopamine high.

We’ve got that little boost that makes us feel better neurologically and physiologically, so we wanna do the thing that gave us that or find something that will give us that same feeling again.”

This idea of a “treat yourself ” culture existed long before social media but was catalyzed after the COVID-19

pandemic. After 2020, mental health concerns, as a result of lockdown, became significant and could not remain untreated. A direct consequence of this was many feeling as though they deserved a little treat at all times to counteract the imbalance, largely brought on by social media influencers.

Now, I am no stranger to this phenomenon.

I, too, enjoy an indulgence after completing a difficult task without guilt or shame. But when one can only complete the task because of the indulgence or external reinforcers, that is where the problem lies.

For some, this can

consequently lead to financial hardships or all-around butterfly-effect poor choices.

“If we can’t find any intrinsic motivation, that is a mental health crisis,” Jett said. “It could be burnout, depression or a lot of things, but it’s probably a time to reevaluate.”

What concerns me the most is that many college students suffering from these things are most likely finding temporary solutions in small treats throughout their days.

In reality, there is a deeper underlying issue that has yet to be resolved.

Dr. Jett points out that the pushback on “treat yourself ” culture mostly concerns marginalized

groups: women and the LGBTQ+ community.

“It’s not silly girls doing silly girl things,” Jett said. “It’s the fact that women and people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals have higher degrees of mental health issues.”

Treating yourself and finding little bits of happiness throughout our days is healthy and should absolutely be done, but also take care of yourself, your friends and learn to recognize the signs of overindulgence.

“As long as we’re able to be mindful about the systems we put in place, that can help with that push towards self-indulgence versus self-care,” Jett said.

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“My boyfriend and I met on a dating app,” said Brooklyn Wucher, a junior music education major. “We were able to talk on the phone all the time over the summer and learn so much about each other before ever meeting. Ian and I have been dating for eight months, and it has been the happiest I have been in a very long time.”

According to Forbes, nearly 70% of individuals who met someone on a dating app said it led to a romantic, exclusive relationship, while 28% said it did not. Also, about 20% of college students use dating apps.

College also leads to a lot of long-distance dating because people are still with their high school partners or have met partners from other schools.

“College has absolutely affected my relationship,” Wucher said. “My boyfriend goes to Morehouse College in Atlanta, and there have been times

where I had class early Monday morning, but I still wanted to see my partner, so I would wake up early Monday and drive back to school. “ Relationships can also affect academic success in college, whether it is good or bad. While some people go to their partners for solace and encouragement, others find it difficult to strike a balance between their romantic and academic obligations, which lowers focus and productivity.

“We have this mutual agreement that school comes first, and we come second,” Wucher said. “If there is a project or if I am working on homework, I don’t text him. I finish my work, and so after, I can focus on him, and he does the same.”

College is where students typically learn about love, heartbreak, friendships and themselves. All of this, plus the rise of technology, can make dating in college complicated.

Dating in college

Soulmate or situationship?

Addison White Contributing Writer College is a time when students learn who they are. It is a time for exploration and making relationships.

In college, you are around new people, making new friends and sometimes even making romantic relationships.

“My experience with dating in college is limited, but I’m very grateful to have met my partner my first semester freshman year!” said Kellen O’Neil, a sophomore mass communication major. “College has allowed me to feel comfortable in my relationship. I feel like it’s definitely helped us establish a long-term relationship. However, things like money and time definitely create some challenges that

can be overcome with open communication.”

But not everyone is lucky enough to find a romantic partner that early in college, especially in this day and age, where “situationships” are very popular.

“I haven’t been in a relationship in college,” said Victoria Simmerman, a sophomore nursing major. “I’ve experienced situationships but nothing serious. I have not had bad experiences, but I feel in this generation, college is just situationships and hookup culture.”

College teaches students both academically and emotionally.

Students are studying while also balancing new friendships and relationships. They are meeting an entire new pool of people the second they walk through

their college’s doors.

“College has made me aware of how important my time is and has taught me to value my time with my boyfriend,” O’Neil said.

According to YouGov, half of Americans ages 18 to 34 have been in a “situationship.” But it is not just situationships that are on the rise; so is online dating.

“A situationship is essentially being committed to a person but without the title,” Sim-

merman said. “However, a situationship can be unhealthy because at times, you do not understand where you and your partner stand. It can be emotionally draining.”

With apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble, it has started opening up new ways of dating. People are now able to connect online in ways they were never able to before. People can now “match” with all kinds of people from all places, it has broadened the dating world.

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ARTS & LIFE GREEK

present.

While all the awards

continues to draw the

Kappa Delta, or KD,

were being passed out,

step/stroll. These are also

actual thoughts from the

also won the Sorority of

rumors of misconduct

for AOII [Alpha Omicron

the teams that practice

crowd, which are often

the Year award for being

all about winning; it

Pi] and DZ [Delta Zeta]

the longest in prepara-

anything but supportive.

an outstanding chapter,

spread throughout the

is

sportsmanship??!!”

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tion for Greek Weekend.

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post said. “An AOII gave

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that garner the most at-

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ters were there to help.

tention are tug, sing, and

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about

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everyone

Centennial

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beating

and Pi Kappa Phi took

Tug is an intense game

DG [Delta Gamma] is

home the respective Fra-

a DZ her inhaler when

of tug-of-war where all

a joke,” one post said.

ternity of the Year award.

ebrating one another.

she couldn’t breathe and

of the participants are

“Let’s be real Phi Mu

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sitting in muddy ruts,

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knee for an AOII who

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Kate Campbell, a ju-

is localized to college

hurt her knee. #panlove”

pulling a rope while their

another anonymous user.

nior mass communica-

campuses. It is difficult

YikYak had the seem-

friends yell at them. Sing

The step and sing judg-

tion major and member

to gain access to a college

ingly busiest weekend of

is a choreographed mu-

es had many hard calls to

of KD. “Every woman

face about a range of

YikYak board if you are

the year as it was filled

sical routine that fra-

make, and the crowd did

that I know in my chap-

substance abuse among

not a student there, as

with posts about sorori-

ternities and sororities

not agree with the calls,

ter is just so deserving

competitors trying to

you must submit student

ties, fraternities and the

partner up for. Step is

specifically regarding Phi

of Sorority of the Year.”

get a leg up, but there is

credentials to gain access.

results of each competi-

a choreographed dance

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no real known truth to

tion. A YikYak favorite

that includes interludes

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ity Life, specifically on

among college students

was the Delta Zeta turtle

of rhythmic stomping

given

Greek

GC’s campus, are known

any of these allegations.

because every message

mascot, known as Ter-

and clapping, and only

Weekend that had noth-

to dedicate a lot of time

is entirely anonymous.

rio. Whoever was in the

sororities

participate

ing to do with the compe-

and effort to donations,

This past weekend,

costume received count-

in

performance.

titions. The Abby Savoie

which is where they en-

one user told a story

less amounts of praise

was

Award, given to honor a

act the blood drive and

about

sportsmanship

for their energy, tricks

happy with the results

treasured member of Al-

glass collection compe-

and school spirit pre-

and entertainment value

of Greek Weekend, spe-

pha Gamma Delta who

titions. While the blood

vailing during competi-

at the sing and step per-

cifically when it comes

passed away in 2022,

drive winners have been

tion. According to their

formances. It is safe to

to these enduring fa-

was given to Savoie’s lit-

announced,

post, amid a volleyball

say that a mascot com-

vorite events. While the

tle, Izzy Mills. Mills ac-

there was a mix up with

game Sunday morning,

petition would have had

fraternities and soror-

cepted this award with

the glass drive, which has

are already preparing for

some of the girls faced

the highest attendance.

ities maintain outward

tears in her eyes, and it

resulted in an unknown

the next semester and

composure when victors

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winner at this time.

the 2025 competitions.

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were

being

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Each year, rumors sur-

Greek Weekend 2024 came to a close on Sunday when all awards were given out, and competitions were over. However, as sororities and fraternities around campus reflect on their busiest week of the year, they

Rebecca Ocampo

to student employees to

dent Government As-

I can just follow them

“We want it to be an-

lege’s mission, they are

Staff Writer

handle and run the so-

sociation, or SGA, has

specifically rather than

other avenue for us to get

given the creative free-

cial media accounts. It

been active on Instagram

just following the main

information out to the

dom to run the account.

is a time-consuming job

for over 10 years now.

page in hopes that I find

faculty, staff and campus

With the rise of tech-

that oftentimes requires

Sydney Harris, a se-

something I’m interest-

community as a whole.”

In today’s day and age, it has become a norm for college organizations and clubs to have a social media account. Whether it’s the Pre-Med Club, the Learning Center or the Department of Public Safety, they all have a social media presence in common. What they utilize their platforms for varies across organizations depending on what they wish to convey to their audience.

The Learning Center, for example, primarily posts about the academic

events

and

opportunities being offered at the school. This includes

SI

sessions,

Research

Day,

tutor-

ing sessions and more.

Lily Packard is a senior

mass

communi-

history

major,

ed in,” said Wesley Har-

According to Hardin,

can be assumed that the

ration of two or more

was appointed by the

din, GC’s chief of police.

the only thing he had to

influx of social media

people. Until Packard

SGA

Con-

The Department of

do before he was able to

platforms and accounts

came along, Cofer was

nor Hilly, to run the

Public Safety social me-

create the account was

are here to stay. Each ac-

in charge of running

organization’s

Insta-

dia account is one of

undergo a training sem-

count is different and is

the socials on her own.

gram account this year.

the newer ones. It was

inar from the school

able to write their own

“It’s just a lot for me to

“I do typically run my

started in mid-March

showing him what he

narrative on who they

handle, so I was looking

posts by the entire exec-

by

has

can and cannot post.

for someone who could

utive board, but, I mean,

are and what they want

make things look clean

I pretty much have free

been active ever since.

As long as the depart-

the community to know.

and who knew social

reign of kind of deciding

real-

ment follows the general

Whether it is music,

media really well be-

what it’ll all look like, and

ly want to use the ac-

rules and guidelines and

athletics or academics,

cause it really is a full-

then, typically, they’ll ask

count for is informa-

makes sure everything

there truly is something

time job,” Cofer said.

me what specific things

tion,”

is in line with the col-

out there for everyone.

president,

process

to post,” Harris said.

of creating and run-

While it may seem

ning these social media

overwhelming at times

accounts varies across

to see so many accounts

organizations. The Ac-

roaming the Instagram

ademic Advising Cen-

feeds, without them, stu-

ter’s Instagram is run

dents and faculty would

by their advisor and

not be informed of the

junior mass communi-

important events hap-

cation practicum stu-

pening across campus.

The

actual

run the Learning Cen-

“A lot of students don’t

every organization or

ter Instagram account

know that it’s required

club has a social media

along

Rebecca

for them to meet with

presence, making it eas-

Cofer, assistant director

their advisor prior to

ier for students to pick

of the Learning Center.

registration,”

Hotcaveg

and choose to follow

said.

enticing

what they are interested

so many on-campus or-

these students that don’t

in. The way Instagram

ganizations have social

know about these kinds

works, an individual must

media accounts because

of things while simulta-

first follow the account

I think the main way

neously getting out the

before they start to see

students are getting their

information we need to. ”

their posts on their feed.

information is through

Oftentimes, these so-

“I like the fact that

Instagram,” Packard said.

cial media accounts just

everyone

Many organizations,

get passed down across

has an Instagram page

like the Learning Center,

generations of students

because that way, what-

on campus have turned

as the years go on. Stu-

ever my interests are,

“I think it’s good that

it

nior

Nowadays, just about

with

underway,

the help and collabo-

Hotcaveg.

cation major. She helps

nology

dent

Mary

“We’re

on

Hardin “What

and we

Hardin

said.

campus

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PAIGE BLAKEMORE, A&L EDITOR KYLIE ROWE, ASST. A&L EDITOR

04.16.2024

ARTS & LIFE

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Olivia DeRosa

talk about it,” said Sara

Rosa

Thomas,

freshman

Parks,

champi-

domes-

minder to people that

en place since 2006. Pro-

oned the cause through-

tic abuse and stalking

this is an ongoing prob-

testers march around the

nursing major. “I feel safe

out this time in history.

by providing protected

lem that many wom-

entire campus, ending

on our campus, but, like,

According to Bay Area

government housing for

en, as well as men, face

at the Old Courthouse,

I know that’s not always

Women Against Rape, or

them and their children.

on a day to day basis,”

the case for some people.

BAWAR, the first rape

The National Sexu-

said Abbey Ottaway, a

where survivors of sexu-

I know people who have

crisis center was founded

al

Violence

Resource

junior marketing ma-

been victims of it, and

in San Francisco, Cal-

Center, or NSVRC, pro-

jor. “It’s important that

I wouldn’t want that to

ifornia, in 1971. These

vides a campaign each

it’s not forgotten and

happen to anyone here.”

centers

across

year, since its founding

people continue to ad-

this

the states and become

in 2000, that aims to aid

vocate for change and

movement began with

a safe haven for sexual

in their goals of aware-

spread awareness sur-

the Civil Rights Era in

assault victims. In the

ness and prevention of

rounding the subject.”

the United States during

following decades, the

sexual

This

The HUB, is home to

not think about often

the 1950s. The fight for

Violence Against Wom-

year’s theme was “Build-

GC’s Women’s Center,

were

as well as offer solution

equal rights was not

en Act was passed by the

ing Connected Com-

LGBTQ+ Center and the

out flyers, wristbands

to aid in the preven-

only for African Ameri-

U.S. government in 1993.

munities,” with the aim

Cultural Center and is

and other items, all with

tion of sexual assault.

can citizens but also for

This act protected wom-

of reducing the likeli-

hosting many events this

the reminder of sexu-

“I feel like it’s su-

women of all races. Many

en who were victims of

hood of sexual violence

month with that theme

al

per important that we

Black women, such as

sexual assault, harass-

in

communities,

in mind. The Take Back

While the campaign

which could include the

the Night march on cam-

changes each year, the

workplace, school, fam-

pus was held on April 4.

ily and friends or even

The first Take Back the

goals remain the same

online communities. By

Night march was orga-

creating safe commu-

nized in England in 1877

nities where members

by women who feared

are educated on safe,

walking home alone at

respectful sex practices,

night. In the U.S., the

the hope of the NSVRC

marches began in San

is that survivors will feel

Francisco,

comfortable as well as

in 1978 to protest vio-

NSVRC.

By

building

hope for sexual violence

lence against women.

strong,

safe

commu-

to occur will decrease.

At GC, the annu-

nities, they hope that

“As a woman, this

al Take Back the Night

this aids in the preven-

month is a crucial re-

march and rally has tak-

tion of sexual violence.

Staff Writer This April marks the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This month is meant to bring awareness, prevention and education to sexual harassment, assault and abuse. The goal is to encourage reflection about an issue that many people may

The

a

roots

of

spread

Julia Jensen | Art Director

ment,

abuse,

violence.

our

California,

al assault tell their stories to the crowd. Members of the Women’s Center also talked to the crowd about education and prevention. The same week as the march, members of the Women’s Center tabling,

assault

passing

prevention.

for the NSVRC: education and prevention.

Most women and men who have experienced sexual

assault

say

it

was by someone they knew, according to the

A BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS IS HARD WORK Ellie Smith

dents and faculty can

walk by, they wave, tell

er these newcomers are

Staff Writer

rave about, some un-

you good morning and

thinking about attending

Spring is here! It is

derrated heroes are re-

ask

day.

GC or just visiting a loved

finally the time of year

sponsible for keeping

They are always so hap-

one, the beautiful cam-

when the GC campus is

our campus as beautiful

py, and seeing them on

pus is one of the major

at its peak beauty. Stu-

as it is. The dedicated

campus makes my day.”

talking points of the city.

dents’ social media feeds

maintenance

is

The team is working

“They [the facilities

are flooded with photos

constantly at work, en-

day in and day out to

management team] are

throughout GC, from

suring our campus is al-

ensure our campus is in

definitely

the front campus lawn

ways front-page worthy.

pristine condition. Some

heroes of campus,” says

to the fountain area.

They deal with debris

of their many duties in-

Emma Brown, a fresh-

Students love utilizing

removal around campus,

clude mulching and fer-

man education major.

their time on campus to

trimming the shrubs and

tilizing the plants, pest

“When my family or

enjoy the warm spring

trees, and even maintain-

and weed control, clean-

friends come to visit, the

air, especially with finals

ing the outdoor furni-

ing the storm drains,

one thing they always

right around the corner.

ture. The Facilities Man-

irrigation repairs, and

talk about is how beau-

“Finals can be such a

agement team is why the

even repairs for vandal-

tiful our campus is. My

stressful time for all GC

GC community enjoys

ism and graffiti. Their

mom loves taking 5,000

students,” says Madison

discussing and showing

goal is to keep the cam-

photos of campus. I’m so

Wright, a junior early

off the GC campus daily.

pus as sustainable as

proud of it and love show-

education major. “Be-

“Everywhere you go

possible. They also try

ing able to go on walks

on campus, you’ll see

around campus with my

team

about

your

the

unsung

Isabella McComis | Digital Media Editor

Whether taking a study

football, throwing a fris-

break to go on a walk with

bee, or even studying

friends, having a picnic

while

on the front campus or

time outside. If some-

even taking the day to

body comes past, you

ing off that I go here.”

study outside, one thing

trim the bushes or cut the

to recycle and reuse

With the end of the

is certain. It is on beauti-

grass, even on their way

someone from the facil-

materials around cam-

semester a mere few

ful spring days when life

to work on something in

friends or sit in front of

ities management team

pus as often as possible.

weeks away, students are

at GC looks like a scene

the building. Make sure

campus—it’s so soothing

go by on a lawn mower,

It’s not only the com-

preparing for finals and

straight out of a college

you take a moment to

just to see all the fantas-

cleaning up the plants

munity of GC or Milled-

stressing about finish-

coming-of-age

film.

thank GC, the amazing

tic flowers and greenery

or just genuinely always

geville that notices the

ing the spring semester

So next time you are

maintenance team, for

on campus in our ev-

working so hard,” says

beauty of our campus,

on a high note. Having

on front campus, wheth-

all the hard work they

eryday lives as students.”

Ella Bowen, a freshman

but also one of the first

a beautiful campus to

er taking your dog for a

put into our beautiful

While our campus’

marketing major. “They

things many campus vis-

spend time on can make

walk, hanging out with

Georgia

beauty is something stu-

are also so kind. If you

itors hear about. Wheth-

for a good stress reliever.

your

State University Campus.

friends,

playing

spending

College

some

and

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DELANEY DERRY, OPINION EDITOR

04.16.2024

OPINION

COACHELLA SEASON IS HERE Kylie Rowe

Asst. A&L Editor Coachella season is finally here, and the usual influx of TikTok celebrities trying on desert rave outfits is in full swing as they prepare for the sick 2024 performer lineup.

Artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator and Reneé Rapp are all performing this year as well as some growing artists, like Chappell Roan, and I absolutely love it.

One creator took to TikTok about their rage that Carpenter and Roan’s sets were too close together on different stages, causing their fan bases, which often overlap, to miss important parts of each performance.

Friday’s headliner was Lana Del Rey. The last time Rey performed at Coachella was a decade ago, in 2014, right before she released her third studio album, “Ultraviolence.”

Since 2014, she has released six more albums. Fans

were ecstatic to see how her performance this year differed from 2014.

This is Rapp, Carpenter and Roan’s first time performing at Coachella after their high rise the past couple of years.

I have loved Sabrina Carpenter since her “Girl Meets World” days on Disney Channel. I think her first album, “Eyes Wide Open,” is so underrated. Although Carpenter has publicly said that she does not like her early work, I will continue to listen to “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying” for the rest of my days.

Carpenter’s performance lived up to expectations, as she sang and danced her way through as beautifully as always and rocked a “Jesus was a Carpenter” T-shirt in the later part of her set, poking fun at her response to the drama started after the filming of her “Feather” music video.

My discovery of Roan and Rapp, however, was more recent. I started

listening to a couple of songs of Roan’s right before I bought tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS Tour, and then, when I saw she was my opener, started listening to her more. She immediately became a new favorite artist for me. Rapp was introduced to me by my best friend, editor in chief Kate Verity. Her album, “Snow Angel,” is sonically astounding, and anytime I hear her sing live, I am blown away by the pure talent.

I want to see her live so badly that it is ridiculous.

A user on TikTok said that Roan had one of the best performances of the entire festival. The user praised Roan’s vocals, stage presence and overall natural talent. Roan is genuinely a force to be reckoned with. This TikTok comment section was flooded with a new name for 2024 Coachella: “Chappella.”

Coachella 2024 had some pretty notable guest stars! Olivia Rodrigo

came to perform with No Doubt. A Gwen Stefani and OROD team-up was not on my bingo card, but it is pretty amazing.

Rodrigo took to Instagram, saying that singing with No Doubt was such an honor. She also shared a video of her and Stefani sharing a hug before walking into the wings.

Another breathtaking duo that hit the first weekend of Coachella took place during Rey’s set when she was joined by Billie Eilish, and the two could not have been more complementary of each other.

“That’s the voice of our generation — the voice of our generation,” Rey said.

“I’m so f****** grateful she’s standing next to me right now, singing my favorite song of hers.”

Eilish responded with the same love.

“This is the reason for half of you b*****s’ existence, including mine,” Eilish said.

Kesha also made a surprise appearance

Julia Jensen | Art Director

during Rapp’s performance. They sang Kesha’s 2010 hit “TiK ToK” together after Rapp introduced her as the hottest person on Earth.

Coachella, to me, is about these artists taking time to support each other. I think it is so amazing that artists as successful as these are so comfortable accrediting their careers to the people who inspired them. It is such a beautiful thing to see, and I think that it makes the music festival experience more special.

In Isis Naija Gaston’s, better known as Ice Spice, Coachella set, she sang her part of Taylor Swift’s “Karma,” and Spice took the time to shout out her friend, who was in the audience with boyfriend Travis Kelce.

“Shout out to Taylor motherf****n’

Swift!”

Spice said. “I love you, and I love ‘Karma’ too, b****.”

This Coachella weekend is going to be hard to top, but luckily, there is a week for everyone to prepare before round two.

Who was your favorite teacher?

The impact of a good teacher can last a lifetime.

Delaney Derry

“She made learning fun

& Tsukayama, 2012).”

school and the world

students and how they

my life and, even to this

Opinion Editor

and was compassion-

It has been shown re-

around me,” Baugh said.

were truly interested in

day, who helped shape

ate about her students.”

peatedly in studies, and

Good teachers also

their lives and getting to

me into the student and

The impact a teacher

from what I have person-

help push their students

know them as people.”

person I am. Pretty much

can make on students

ally seen, that the attitude

to be their very best.

Great teachers, like

every teacher I had in

is dependent on how

of a teacher can influence

They help us get out of

Martin and Smith, help

our comfort zones and

students,

and learning compre-

look more closely at the

to

hension. I have had mul-

world around us. Teach-

The most memorable thing from your schooldays before college, taxes and mortgage payments may have been the cafeteria pizza that tasted like wet cardboard or all the laps you had to run in gym class.

Whether you went to public or private school, whether there were large or small class sizes or you loved school or despised it, there is one thing that I think we all can agree with: There is a teacher who especially impacted us in some way.

There is always at least one teacher who has made a particularly positive impact on our

they present themselves.

Baugh states that her teacher was very compassionate. I know that

a student’s own attitude

like

Marx,

understand

them-

selves

and

truly

in-

vest in their personal

high school (shoutout to Loganville Christian Academy) made such an impact on me and left me with so much wisdom

all the teachers that I

growth. This can last all

have had who had an

the way into adulthood

impact on me were very

and

kind and compassionate

to find their passion.

people. It is not just about

“When I was con-

for that amazing school.

what the teacher teach-

sidering being a teach-

I have to give so much

es but how they teach it.

er myself, they inspired

credit to my high school

“However, a substan-

me, and when I thought

French

tial body of evidence

of what kind of teacher I

Shultz. She helped show

indicates that student

wanted to be, I thought

me what it means to truly

learning is multidimen-

of them,” said Marx.

love learning and how to

sional, with many fac-

I can attest that this

make it fun. Her invest-

tors beyond their core

is something that is true

ment in my life and her

academic

knowledge

for a lot of people. Teach-

as important contribu-

ers very often inspire

endless kindness toward

tors to both short- and

lives. It could be some

long-term success,” said

sweet soul from elemen-

David Blazar and Mat-

tary school or a cool and

thew A. Kraft, writers for

collected college profes-

the National Institute of

sor. Whatever the case,

Julia Jensen | Art Director

Baugh’s

can

students

their students to be like them. Students look up

truly grateful for each and every one of them and

teacher,

Mrs.

me helped me in ways I cannot even begin to explain. I am so appre-

tiple teachers throughout

ers

my schooling show me

help students in not just

what it means to treat

learning from books but

Medicine. “For example,

people with decency and

also how to navigate life.

they made an impres-

psychologists find that

how we should spread

“My favorite teach-

I have had a lot of

sion, and we looked up

emotion and personality

kindness,

not

hate.

ers were Mr. Martin and

really great teachers in

where I am today. They

to them in some way.

influence the quality of

“I’ve

always

liked

Mrs. Smith,” said Made-

my school career. I can-

helped break my shell

“My fifth grade teach-

one’s thinking (Baron,

school, but it was good

line Marx, a sophomore

not tell you how lucky

and opened me up to

er, Ms. Rudolph,” said

1982) and how much a

teachers, like her, that

management major. “I

I have been to have so

the world. They showed

Macy Baugh, a sopho-

child learns in school

helped push me to grow

admired them because

many amazing teachers

me that I was not just in

more psychology major.

(Duckworth,

in my understanding of

of the way they led their

who were so invested in

the world but a part of it.

Quinn,

like

inspire

and fond memories. I am

to them as role models, observe the way they run their classroom and look to them in admiration.

ciative of what she and so many teachers like her have done for me and in helping me get to

10

DELANEY DERRY, OPINION EDITOR

04.16.2024

OPINION ABROAD

snorkeling, and being in

Maybe getting outside

dreamy weeks in the

I was able to make

perience of my life, and

the field to study abroad

of what is familiar can

heart of France, the

connections and expand

I will cherish it always.

helped me find my pas-

lead us to discover what

“City of Lights.” I did

my worldview. I visited

If I could go back and

sion for marine biology.”

we did not know before.

not just gain amazing

museums, gardens and

make a choice to go or

Not only is this a

“I would highly recom-

pictures for my Insta-

historic landmarks. I did

great opportunity to see

mend studying abroad to

gram feed, although that

not just go to France and

the world, but studying

others,” Granier said. “It

was a perk. But I gained

briefly visit, like a tour-

abroad is also a great

was such an eye-opener

a much deeper under-

ist, but got to immerse

chance to really look

to me and brought me

standing of the world

myself in their culture

“We stayed at a research

into yourself and find

so much insight on oth-

and how people outside

and see things from their

center, where I studied

your interests. We are

er parts of the world.”

the U.S. live their lives. I

perspective. I got to live

gone. I would have only

marine biology and cli-

in college to figure out

I studied abroad this

got to experience a new

like a real Parisian for

one thing to say: “My

mate change, so we spent

who we want to be and

past summer in Par-

culture, new food, new

a month. It was single-

bags are already packed,

each day hiking and

what we want to become.

is. I got to spend four

places and new people.

handedly the best ex-

so when do we leave?”

Continued from page 1 “My experience was so good,” said Emily Granier, a sophomore environmental

science

major who studied in the Bahamas in 2023.

Courtesy of Emily Granier

Delaney Derry | Opinion Editor

pass on the opportunity, I would take that trip in a heartbeat. If asked, I would easily agree to go again after having already

Delaney Derry | Opinion Editor

My dream is not your dream.

There is no such thing as “good” and “bad” majors.

Kate Verity

perceived academic intellect, will find

musicians? GC offers over 40 different

challenging career path, we see you. We

Editor in Chief

something easy in the “difficult majors.”

majors to choose from, and I would

just ask that the next time we complain

For anyone who may not know me

I do not think that all majors are

bet that there is a student in each and

about the struggles of our major and

personally, I am a senior mass com-

equally rigorous. That simply is not the

every one willing to relentlessly de-

the challenges we face, instead of trying

munication major with a concentra-

case. I have firsthand experience watch-

fend their program and its importance.

to one-up us with your difficulties, lis-

tion in multimedia journalism. I have

ing my best friend, a chemistry major,

I am not going to turn this into an

ten to what we are working on and re-

been in the communication major

pour over her classes and labs, spending

essay on my love for mass communica-

spect that we are following our dreams.

since my first day of freshman year, and

hours each night studying. I have known

tion, and I by no means aim to put down

I will never know if I could have

I have never regretted that choice be-

physics majors who sweat in shop

those who pursue what outwardly pres-

done well in any other major but the

cause I know it aligns with who I am

class and nursing students who fight

ents as a difficult career path, such as

one I am in. Unless you have explored

and what I want to do with my life.

tooth and nail to get into their cohort.

our beloved chemists, nurses, veteri-

the other departments on campus in-

However, I admit I am irked when

But this perceivable difficulty does

narians and lawyers. The world needs

depth, you really do not fully grasp

I see people’s reactions to learning my

not negate the rigor that finance, art,

and loves you! But I want to be a jour-

what they teach and do. You do not

major. Whether this be a high school

English and communications majors

nalist. My fellow communications ma-

know about the clubs, organizations

teacher, an old family friend or even a

face in their courses as well. The fact

jors hope to become filmmakers, radio

and partnerships they offer. You might

stranger, as soon as I tell them I am ma-

that we in the humanities or busi-

hosts, public relations specialists, social

not have known that Terrell Hall hous-

joring in communication, I see a familiar

ness schools did not choose to pursue

media managers and event planners.

es a television studio or about the AI

flash across their faces, some biting mix-

a career in science does not mean we

“I’ve become very interested in eth-

Lab in Atkinson Hall. Ennis Hall has

ture of disappointment and dismissal.

lacked the capability to. I have nev-

nic and feminist studies through the

“red rooms” where photography stu-

I admit I have always performed well

er had to take a college-level biology

classes I get to take through English

dents can develop film, and Porter Hall

as a student. I was a high school honor

course or sit in upper-level computer

and French,” said Lily Gauntt, a junior

has free-use piano labs for all students.

graduate and genuinely a great student

science. But do not look at my choice

double major in English and French.

Although the path to our goals may

all my life. I say this not to brag but

of major and dismiss my capabilities.

“On a larger scale, I think both majors

look easier, do not immediately as-

because I constantly feel the need to

When the conversation of college

are important for people to study be-

sume that to be the case. We have all

mount a defense for my choice of major

majors arises, I often feel as though

cause it provides insight into different

pulled all-nighters and cried over as-

and my goals. High-performing indi-

STEM and humanities are at odds

cultures and identities on a global lev-

signments. I just hope that each stu-

viduals are often expected to pursue the

with one another. Why is this the

el that you don’t get through STEM.”

dent follows their heart and paves the

“toughest” careers; we are supposed to

case? If either group ceased to exist,

I cannot speak as to the dreams of

way to a work life that they will love,

be doctors, lawyers and rocket scientists.

the world would change drastically.

management, finance, art, philosophy,

rather than choosing a major based on

But what about what I want?

Yes, we need our nurses and teachers;

foreign language and countless other

perception or prestige. After all, here

Any major can present a challenge

they are crucial. But do we not also

humanities and business majors at GC

at GC, it is called the College of Arts

to the most exceptional of students,

want our museum curators, film pro-

and across the country. But to those of

& Sciences, so we ought to be unit-

and any student, regardless of GPA or

ducers, paralegals, accountants and

you who struggle daily with an obviously

ed and support one another, right?