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Allison Everett 5K Run

Julia Jensen | Art Director

“Money Talks”

Financial Literacy at GCSU

Mary Ciucevich

fund. The race gives students

Asst. A&L Editor

and locals insight into the pas-

The Exercise Science Club

sion Everett had for exercise and

hosted the 6th Annual Allison

the exercise science program.

Everett 5K run in memory of past

“This is what she believed in,”

GCSU alumni Allison Everett.

said Ken Everett, husband of Alli-

The race took place at GSCU’s

son Everett. “She loved it. She loved

West Campus on Oct. 5th, 2024.

her students. There were a lot of per-

The 5K event honors the mem-

sonal things that students would

ory of Allison Everett who was a

come to her with. She always had

GCSU Alumni, an exercise sci-

open ears to who had a problem.”

Matthew Malkowski | Digital Media Editor

Jack Sisk, all around winner of the 5K

opportunity if you’re not a real athlete and you just want to try

Shadimon Smith

ta Bell, Leanne Francis

News Editor

ence professor and a Wellness

The event started bright and

Craport, Ebony Fran-

and Recreation Center employee

early, with registration taking

“Money Talks” is a fi-

cis and Cait Howerton.

at GCSU. Everett had been in-

place at 8:30 a.m. and a spon-

nancial literacy program

Sileta Bell is the pres-

volved in the races previously and

sor market that occurred all

that is hosted by Georgia’s

ident of Bell Consul-

in turn, the exercise science club

ing both the one mile and the 5K

Secretary of State, Brad

throughout the event. Running

tants, a company that

and walking began at 9:20 a.m.

is because the one mile is more ac-

Raffensperger. This pro-

dedicated the race to her passing.

provides professionals

gram works to educate

The event, while promoting

with the one-mile Fun Run and

cessible for people and it can just

with templates to create

students on budgeting,

their desired work doc-

exercise, also raises money for

the 5K officially started at 10 a.m.

give you a soft start into exercise.”

saving, investing, max-

“I like that they give you the

See 5K | Page 6

uments. The company

the Allison Everett Scholarship

imizing income, credit,

was created in 2023 and

loans, retirement plans

has a team of profes-

and

entrepreneurship.

sionals who range from

GCSU is hosting a

copy writers to business

“Money Talks” panel dis-

plan writers. They also

cussion on Wednesday,

review business plans

Oct. 9, in the Arts and

and provide certifica-

Sciences

Auditorium.

tions for grant writers.

The first session starts at

A Roth IRA is an individual

a.m. and the second

account that one can

session starts at 1 p.m.

put money into that

and ends at 2:30 p.m..

gets taxed upfront and

retirement

freshman exercise science major.

“I think the reason why we’re do-

WHAT OFFENSE? Ukrainian rockstar

NFL offense is on the decline.

Hudson Taylor Staff Writer

joins war effort

OPINION

In recent memory,

10 a.m. and ends at 11:30

the one mile,” said Kate Powell, a

gain some energy. That is

Delaney Derry

exactly what a particular

Opinion Editor

Ukrainian celebrity did.

I love rock and roll…

In case you have for-

so put another dime

gotten, let this be a lit-

The 2024 NFL draft produced four rookie quar-

in that jukebox, baby.

tle reminder to you that

terbacks expected to immediately take on a start-

Something about that

Russia and Ukraine are

ing role for their teams, which has historically not

seems familiar, but I

still currently at war.

The first few weeks of the 2024 NFL season are in the books, and the biggest surprise this early in the season has been the lack of offensive production compared to recent years.

the

can then be invested in

turned out well. The jump from college football

can’t quite place it…

It’s a horrific thing, and

Depart-

stocks or bonds. Then

to the NFL can prove to be a challenge for young

I don’t know about

I think a lot of people

In-

when one wants to with-

QBs, and being rushed into a starting position is

most people, but I per-

struction, financial lit-

have

draw funds from it later,

not always the best formula for putting up points.

sonally love music and

eracy is being able to

they do not get taxed

about it because there

However, this class of rookie QBs may be

understand information

on the money they are

truly do love rock and

has been so much cra-

about money services.

pulling out. There is a

roll. It is one of my fa-

ziness happening in the

The panel comprises

certain amount peo-

vorite

Music

world. But, let me give

a moderator and finan-

ple can put into their

just transports you to

you an interesting tidbit

cial professionals from

Roth IRA each year,

a different place, and

on something I recently

different parts of Geor-

and that is called a

there is nothing quite

found. Serhiy Zhadan, a

like a jam session to

poet and rockstar from

some rock music, espe-

Ukraine, joined in on the

cially when you’ve had

fight back in 2022 by raising support for Ukraine.

According Wisconsin ment

of

to

Public

gia. The moderator for

contribution. This year

starting to push against that stereotype, as they seem to have gotten better and more comfortable in their offenses, especially Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman trophy winner, who is playing lights-out football for the Washington Commanders and has led them to a 4-1 start to the season.

Daniels has put up 1,135 yards and four touch-

genres.

the panel at GCSU is Art

the max number that

Terrell, a radio personal-

can be put in is $7,000

downs in the air along with 300 yards rushing

ity. The five professionals

dollars, but one does

and another four touchdowns on the ground,

coming to speak as a part

not have to max it out.

starting the season off very strong as a rookie.

a really hard day and

of their panel are Sile-

See FINANCE | Page 2

See NFL | Page 4

need to let go and re-

NEWS | PG. 3

SPORTS | PG. 4

The U.S. News & World Report Guidebook recognizes top programs and innovations in the region.

Will college football fans continue to attend games even with the added fees?

GCSU AWARDED AS A TOP PUBLIC SCHOOL

PAYING COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYERS

stopped

talking

See WAR | Page 8

ARTS & LIFE | PG. 7

OPINION & MISC. | PG. 8

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic and Latin culture is remembered and celebrated.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you can’t live without them.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE SIBLING LOVE

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

10.08.2024

NEWS FINANCE

my own income like a steady income.”

eat out to save money, in that way. I

of peoples financial life to create the

Continued from page 1

Leanne Francis Craport is a se-

need to get a lot better at it. I need

best environment for them to thrive.

“I try not to spend on a bunch of

nior consultant at Deloitte Consult-

to go to that (Money Talks Event).”

Students and staff can register

food when I have food at home, that is

ing, a firm that works with businesses

Ebony Francis is a chief execu-

to find solutions for any problems by

tive officer and accountant at Av-

providing information on how to nav-

estiCorp, an accounting firm that

igate mergers and the modern world

works on tax preparation and main-

with Artificial Intelligence, or AI.

taining businesses’ financial records.

“I have my savings account, ob-

Cait Howerton is a certified finan-

There will be a break in between ses-

from my parents. I should look into

viously,” said Sophie Bryant, a ju-

cial planner at Earned Wealth, a wealth

sions and lunch will be provided for

setting up one (Roth IRA) when I get

nior marketing major. “I try not to

management firm that takes all areas

those who came and the panelists.

a big thing for me,” said Bailey Inmen, a junior nursing major. “I have not heard about them (Roth IRA) in classes but I have heard about them (Roth IRA)

In Defense of Democracy Week

by scanning the QR codes on the posters around campus or through the text message sent out Tuesday, Oct. 1, and clicking the link.

Ryan Grant

day, Sept. 30, was held in

any person, any team of

ing the values that a per-

“Times Talk: Democracy

Huddle,

a

history

Staff Writer

the Peabody Auditorium

people could uncover

son already has. A large

on the Brink? A Glob-

professor

at

GCSU

at 6 p.m. Professor Claire

the amount of disinfor-

goal of this event was

al Update,” was held in

co-hosted

the

event.

Sanders hosted the event

mation that there is,”

to educate future voters

room 241 in the library

The event spoke on

and what was discussed

said Gabriel Sterling, the

and help them navigate

at 12 p.m. Professor El-

the story of how a Black

was the polarity of the po-

chief operating officer in

politics in a world dom-

liot Gower, an associate

majority

GCSU hosted In Defense of Democracy week with hopes of sharing broad opinions and edu-

at one point. The Stu-

through historians, polit-

dent

ical scientists and sociol-

helped

on Monday, Sept. 30,

The

The events are all

Rural Studies Institute.

“The value of a liberal arts education is to think deeply and three-dimensionally, to be broadly trained and to be a decent human being,” McClure said.

The first event, “Frontline Defenders,” on Mon-

Matthew Malkowski |Digital Media Editor

Matthew Malkowski |Digital Media Editor

litical world today, local

the Office of the Geor-

inated by such polarity.

politicians and their part

gia Secretary of State.

“It was really nice

in the community, and

Sterling spoke about

a

of

political

science, spoke on why

republican

2024 is the biggest year

talk about both sides,”

for large democracies.

how

ucate themselves, fairly.

was being spread by

said

Olivia

both

par-

ford,

a

“The Threat of Disin-

ties and offered advice

liberal

studies

major.

the Road to Black Pow-

formation,”

on how to combat it.

was

appre-

er,” was held on Thurs-

ciative of Sterling’s ca-

day, Oct. 3 in the Pea-

sides

body Auditorium at 6

separa-

p.m. Professor McClure,

The

second

event,

was

held

misinformation

hearing

professor

how a voter should ed-

political

Craw-

sophomore

Olivia

on

Tuesday,

Oct.

1

Sterling recommends

in

the

Peterson

speaking and listening to

tering

Education

people on both sides and

despite

Room at Heritage Hall.

taking a critical analysis

tion caused by politics

“There is no way that

of the parties while us-

Museum

Pat

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Editorial Board

Kate Verity......................... Editor in Chief Paige Blakemore............Managing Editor Julia Jensen....................... Art Director Shadimon Smith.............News Editor Emma Eslinger................ Asst. News Editor Brennan Schmitz........... Sports Editor Benjamin Clark............... Asst. Sports Editor Kylie Rowe.........................Arts & Life Editor Mary Ciucevich...............Asst. Arts & Life Editor Delaney Derry..................Opinion Editor Isabella McComis..........Digital Media Editor Matthew Malkowski..... Digital Media Editor Rebecca Ocampo..........PR Manager Kassie Arps.......................Ad Sales Manager Eva Galova........................ Faculty Adviser

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

fifth

and

fi-

ket on Oct. 4 at noon.

Georgia Studies and the

gy professor at GCSU.

Black

curred at Allen’s Mar-

ed by The Center for

sociolo-

inspire

Respond Today?” oc-

zation and are support-

a

Committee

nal event, “How do we

part of a larger organi-

McClure,

Co-

power in the community.

and ended Friday, Oct. 4.

planned by Stephanie

Nonviolent

ordinating

ogists. The week started

the week were been

Lowndes

County had zero voters

cating students and staff

The five events of

in

to

The

both the

third

event,

The

fourth

event,

“Lowndes County and

a

sociology

and

@TheColonnade

professor

Professor

Mark

Hosted

by

Veroni-

ca Womack, this final event aimed to reflect on the week’s past discussions and summarize suggestions for future actions for citizens and

potential

voters.

This week highlighted the ways democracy benefits multiple different communities and helped to inform students and staff of the current political climate.

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

10.08.2024

NEWS

GCSU ranked No.6 Public University in southeast Chloe Sanders Staff Writer U.S. News & World Report recently released their 2025 Best Colleges Guidebook. Out of all the Top Public Universities in the south, GCSU was ranked No. 6. This is a huge accomplishment for not only the faculty but also the students of GCSU. Seventeen factors are taken into account when ranking the top schools. Some of these include graduation rates, faculty salaries, standardized tests, peer assessment and more.

In addition to ranking factors, U.S. News & World Report grouped colleges and universities with the same academic mission.

Along with receiving

the ranking for public universities in the south, GCSU received multiple other distinguished titles. These include No.1 in Undergraduate Teaching programs, No.1 in Undergraduate Business Program, No.15 Best Overall Regional University in the South, No.1 in Most Innovative and No.2 in Undergraduate Nursing Program.

This honor highlights how special and unique GCSU is and reflects the hard work of both the students and staff.

“Georgia College has both amazing students and staff that make the school what it is,” said Charis Philo, a junior mass communication major. “I am so proud of what this school has accomplished and I have no doubt that Georgia

College deserves this award. I think it really just highlights how special and dedicated students and staff are here. I cannot imagine a more deserving school.”

a testament to the hardworking faculty, students and administration.

In addition to the achievements of the business program, the teaching and nursing

Isabella McComis | Digital Media Editor

In addition to being ranked No.1 in Undergraduate Business Programs, GCSU was ranked No.281 in the nation according to U.S. News. This recognition is

programs are just as gracious and proud; including the students.

“This award shows me that I made the right choice in going to Georgia College for their

nursing program,” said Mariam Putell, a sophomore nursing major.

“It reflects a curriculum and staff that are dedicated to doing their job and excel in teaching future nurses. Their hard work will certainly attract the attention of future students who want to be nursing majors. I believe this award was well deserved and will only cause the nursing department to further thrive and improve.”

These accomplishments have a profound impact on the future of GCSU. With these published rankings, the university is getting some well-deserved recognition. The staff and students have worked hard for this and the future of GCSU is looking bright with these honors.

“Getting recognized as the No.2 undergraduate nursing program is such a fantastic and well-deserved award for the school,” said Morgan Deatherage, a senior nursing major. “I think this award will continue to give the Georgia College nursing students a good reputation when it comes to clinical experiences and applying to jobs in the future.”

After making the top 20 last year, with improvement in student and staff participation and effort, GCSU scored No.6 in top Public Schools. With improvement in all categories from the previous year, GCSU will continue to grow. The future of GCSU is looking bright and better than ever.

Safety First: Who decides to close campus?

Kate Briesemeister Staff Writer GCSU canceled classes for two days due to Hurricane Helene. There are a lot of factors that go into the decision to have classes canceled.

“It starts in the president’s office and through Cathy Cox’s cabinet,” said Amanda Respess, director of public affairs at GCSU. GCSU President Cathy Cox has a team where they handle different parts of the school. The team will all come together to collaborate with each other on the information they know to then make their decision on whether closing the school is necessary or not.

The cabinet consists of Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Holly Roberts, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration Susan Allen, Vice President for Student Life, Dan Nadler, Vice President for University Advancement, Seth Walker and Chief of Staff Monica Starley.

“There are multiple people who have to give input into the decision, two very important people are: Chief Harden, who is the chief of police and director of public safety and Jerry Nobles who is the emergency manager who works in public safety,” Respess said. “They get information from the National Weather Service and are included in those

Matthew Malkowski | Digital Media Editor

special briefings that the service does for emergency managers like stating the conditions at hand.”

There are levels that the decision goes through and the first level deals with the people who directly work with the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service, or the NWS, is an agency of the United States Federal Government that provides warnings for bad weather to help keep the public informed and safe. When Hurricane Helene hit, the NWS reported that it was a category four and that it was in the Florida Big Ben area. Before that it provided information on the winds and how deadly they will be. Its report said that the winds will get up to 140 miles per hour.

“Academic affairs has to think about the impact of the conditions on the faculty and classes,” Respess said.

The next step deals with the actual school part to determine what will happen if the classes get canceled. Before canceling, the university must consider the following: Can the school afford to cancel classes with impending midterms?

How many more hurricanes have the potential to hit GCSU before the end of the semester?

“Then it goes to our student affairs folks like residence life, VP of Finance which is like our dining and housing,” Respess said. “They will think of the forecast like Hurricane Helene and the main concern is the safety of our students, so when we cancel we think about if the students will be traveling home and build in time for traveling on the road.”

Heavy rains can make it hard for students to make it to class, slick roads can be dangerous for drivers and students who walk to class can have school supplies damaged during the walk to and from in the rain.

“I think it was necessary but my major being biology it set us back a chapter in class which makes our teacher rush through the lecture to get back on track so it’s hard to keep up,” said Izzy Caiazoo , a sophomore biology major.

There are many of factors for faculty to think about when canceling school and the safety of GCSU’s students, faculty and staff are the top priority.

GCSU Awarded Silver Seal for Voting Emma Jow

Contributing Writer The ALL IN Campus Democracy

challenge

shared the results from a competition comparing 520 universities’ student voting rates on Sept. 17, and it spells out a huge accomplishment

for

GCSU. As the deadline for voter registration is approaching on Oct. 7, it is all the more prevalent that GCSU has obtained a Silver Seal Award from the ALL IN Campus Democracy

Challenge.

This award celebrates the university’s achievement of having a student voting rate 5% higher than the national average.

According to the National Study of Learning, Voting and En-

gagement report, which was released by Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, GCSU had 30-39% of enrolled students participate in the 2022 midterm election. This amount is required for a campus to obtain the Silver Seal.

Emily Wright, a sophomore political science major, believes it is very important for students to be involved in elections.

“Oftentimes, those who are younger see themselves as less important when it comes to voting,” Wright said.

“However, that could not be further from the truth. By voting, students are exercising their power as United States citizens and engaging themselves with

the issues around them.”

In a democratic nation, the more kinds of people who vote, the more accurately elected officials represent the needs of the majority.

Therefore, as GCSU students, it is vital to contribute to elections, and the Silver Seal Award recognizes this value.

“It is so important for students to vote because they are creating their own post-education future,” said Alexis Muoka, a freshman mass communication major.

“Our generation is the future of this nation in so many ways, so we must stand up for what we believe in,” said Wright. “Higher youth turnout sends a message to politicians that they

cannot simply look past the younger generations.

By exercising this right, we hold those in power accountable and make ourselves heard. Every vote counts and contributes to a better future.”

With the Silver Seal Award obtained, it is the perfect time for GCSU students to continue the school’s reputation for high levels of student election involvement.

“Voting is power,” said Hannah Deal, a freshman mass communication major. “I think GCSU values this award because it means our values of critical thought and civic duty are being passed on to its students.”

As a liberal arts institution, GCSU is focused on giving students a

Voting Box

well-rounded education

ulum at work,” Wright

they can apply to deci-

said. “Georgia College

sion-making in the real

tasks itself with devel-

world, as stated on their

oping

official website. Deal ex-

well-rounded adults who

plores the idea that by

engage socially with the

voting in government

world around them, and

elections, GCSU students

this award really shows

uphold the school’s mis-

the fruits of that labor.”

sion and put their educa-

By voting in the up-

tion to its intended use.

coming 2024 and 2025

“Not only does it bol-

elections, students are

ster the importance of

exercising the right to use

civic

on

their voice in government

campus, but it exhibits

and continuing GCSU’s

the liberal arts curric-

high voter involvement.

engagement

students

into

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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR BENJAMIN CLARK, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

10.08.2024

SPORTS

Football Ticket Prices Bryan Cohen Contributing Writer

an inelastic demand rela-

$10; however, that’s no

ever the resellers want

also be an essential fac-

holes in the NIL system.”

tionship is one in which

use for non-student fans

to increase their price.

tor in which college a

This hints towards the

the demand for a prod-

who still want to cheer on

“I think it can be

team chooses. Less than

current drama that took

uct remains relatively

their favorite team live.

good for the sport until

2% of college athletes

constant even when eco-

For example, University

it starts getting abused

go pro in the long run.”

nomic factors change. As

of Georgia non-student

by, like, free agency,” said

“I don’t think all sports

in this case, even with just

fans can purchase season

Mason Etter, a sopho-

should be paid, I think

the 10% increase in ticket

tickets for a little over

more marketing major.

the most viewed sports

prices, ignoring the oth-

$500 or $80 per game.

The ability to sign

should be paid,” Etter

er almost 5% increase,

Retail ticket sites like

college players to NIL

said. “A lot of funders

redshirt the current sea-

need

the Volunteers will most

Ticketmaster have been

[Name, Image, Likeness]

want to fund sports that

son after four games

flexible,”

likely not need to wor-

known to add on extra

contracts began in the

they want to watch.”

due to not receiving the

to

Danny

ry about fans no lon-

fees to bring in revenue

summer of 2021, and

head

athletic

ger purchasing tickets.

for their business. Re-

many teams have started

sports will make money

director of Tennessee.

“If the Volunteers pull

sellers will take that sup-

to treat the opportuni-

on the side depending on

Christopher Clark, an

this off and their fans con-

posed price of $80, and

ty of signing players to

how popular the depart-

economics professor at

tinue to sell out stadiums,

because the demand is so

NIL deals a bit like a col-

ment is. This money is not

GCSU, offered his per-

other teams will like-

high, increase its price.

lege-free agency. Getting

necessarily supposed to

spective to help get a bet-

ly follow in Tennessee’s

Add on the extra fees re-

paid significantly influ-

be put towards NIL deals

ter understanding of why

footsteps,” Clark said.

selling applications place

ences which team a play-

for players, yet multiple

teams like Tennessee may

With the way the

upon the tickets, and fans

er will choose to join,

teams have been looked

ing how he believes NIL

increase ticket prices.

Volunteers have played

could spend even triple

but this impacts small-

into

subject.

should be restructured.

“College football fans

throughout the past few

the ticket’s original price.

er

heavily.

“NIL, in theory, is a

NIL deals have possi-

are fanatics,” Clark said.

years, their fans will not

With an additional

“I still think that the

good thing, yet colleges

bly given students a little

“The Tennessee Volun-

start

fewer

cost coming from the

college degree should be

use Name Image and

teers have an inelastic

games; however, smaller

talent fee, Tennessee fans

the number one factor

Likeness in the wrong

demand.

able

teams most likely will not

can only imagine how

for a lot of guys and not

way, more just to pay

to pass their costs off

be able to implement an

much resellers may start

necessarily the money,”

the players,” said Ty

to the consumers, and

extra fee on top of their

selling their tickets for.

Etter said. “Many players

Soukdhaysong, a fresh-

most of the time, those

already high ticket prices.

This allows for ticket re-

may disagree depending

man

consumers will contin-

Students at prominent

sellers to make a better

on why they are play-

“The UNLV situation

the price of these deals

ue to purchase tickets.”

universities can often get

profit, turning a sim-

ing for a specific team,

kind of exposes NIL.

could be considered too

In terms of elasticity,

into games for as little as

ple 10% tax into what-

but the degree should

There are many loop-

much by the average fan.

NFL

been used to from him.

game plan for both teams.

all in the preseason. He

other before the sea-

my own team. Deshaun

Continued from page 1

Cousins also bounced

Aaron Rodgers, who

also came off an injury

son begins,” said Aidan

Watson is one of the

This year, QBs like Joe

back in week five, be-

has been unstoppable in

like Cousins, both with

Smith, a senior finance

Burrow and Kirk Cous-

coming the first QB to

major. “An example of

ins sat out for the pre-

throw for 500 yards in

this is with Aaron Rod-

season because of major

a game this season and

gers’s slow start with

injuries they sustained

leading the Atlanta Fal-

the

last year. They not only

cons to a Thursday night

With players signing

missed out on playing

win over the Tampa Bay

contracts that seem to

time but also on build-

Buccaneers on Oct. 4.

break records every year,

in the league are getting

ing chemistry with their

Many teams like the

fans expect these athletes

better or if quarterbacks

teammates on the field.

Falcons and New York

to play at a level that re-

and their offenses are just

who

Jets have tried to focus

flects what they are paid.

was a Heisman winner

their offenses more on

“Offenses in the NFL

The

University

of

Tennessee’s NCAA football has decided to add a 10% talent fee to the price of tickets to games for the 2025 season, in addition to a 4.5% price increase for each ticket.

The to

players

“remain

according White,

Joe

Mostly

Burrow,

attending

programs

Courtesy of Julia Jensen | Art Director

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on

prominent

the

finance

New

York

major.

Jets.”

place between freshman QB Matthew Sluka and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in which the athlete decided to

NIL money that he and his agent agreed upon with the organization.

“You should get “X” amount of money for games

played,”

said

Soukdhaysong, explain-

too much. Yes, the NCAA is a business, and yes, it is extremely easy to impose the costs of NIL deals onto the consumer, but

highest-paid players in the league and has done nothing to back that up. It is extremely disappointing as a fan, but it makes me wonder if defenses

not what they used to be.”

Many offenses that

and played in the Super

the run game with run-

Bowl, did not look great

ning backs like Bijan

through his first four

Robinson

games of the season, but

Hall. Some of this may

so far this season. Some

for NFL teams, especial-

a senior exercise science

showed improvement in

have to do with the ages

of that may be due to

ly quarterbacks, because

major. “I’ve seen this re-

week five, playing at a

of their QBs, but that has

age, but he was another

it allows teams to form

flected in fantasy foot-

tinue that trend to make

level that NFL fans have

been a big part of the

QB who did not play at

chemistry

ball as well as watching

a run for the Super Bowl.

and

Breece

past years, has not played like a four-time MVP

the same Achilles injury.

“Preseason

with

matters

each

this year have been underwhelming, to say the least,” said Luke Parris,

struggled early in the season are finally showing signs of life in their production and must con-

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BRENNAN SCHMITZ, SPORTS EDITOR BENJAMIN CLARK, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

10.08.2024

SPORTS

SUDDEN OPT-OUTS SHOCK COLLEGE FOOTBALL Brennan Schmitz

much as he made a com-

system, and many fans

mitment to the school.”

are hoping to see greater

Sluka and Allen would

restrictions to NIL rules

football

not be the only two play-

within the NCAA to lim-

world, University of Ne-

ers in college football to

it instances like these.

vada, Las Vegas quarter-

opt out of the rest of the

Although players fi-

back Matthew Sluka an-

season. Some other play-

nally seem to be getting

nounced recently that he

ers to do the same in-

properly imbursed for

clude University of Notre

the money they bring in

Dame cornerback Jaden

for their schools and the

Mickey and University

NCAA, there may have

of Southern California

been an overcorrection,

defensive lineman Bear

as players now hold es-

Alexander,

although

sentially all the power,

there is no information

and college football may

to suggest that their de-

be losing its essence

partures are NIL-related.

as an amateur sport.

Sports Editor In a move that stunned the

college

would be redshirting the rest of the 2024 season and entering his name into the transfer portal at the earliest opportunity.

This choice allows Sluka to retain a year of eli-

NCAA logo

was referring to name,

should not be trying to

ran for 253 yards, mak-

image and likeness, or

take advantage of a col-

ing him the team’s lead-

NIL,

commitments.

lege student, and Sluka

ing rusher, and picked

His NIL representa-

was not the only play-

up a touchdown on the

tive, Marcus Cromart-

er on his team to face

ground, leading the Reb-

ie, claims that a UNLV

this dilemma. Running

els to a 3-0 start with

assistant

coach

ver-

back

Allen,

realistic playoff hopes.

promised

Sluka

who had 19 carries for

“I get that the school

transfer

108 yards on the sea-

didn’t keep their end

there from Holy Cross

son before opting out,

of the deal, but I don’t

shirt, which allows them

University, yet no plan

left the team and school

think I can get behind

another season to play.

was ever put in place to

for

reasons.

Sluka’s decision re-

fulfill that agreement.

after

gibility, as any player who has appeared in no more than four games in a sea-

bally

$100,000

to

Michael

football

There is still much

has undergone a lot of

progress to be made

changes over the past few

in the NIL era of col-

leaving in the middle of

years, and fans would

lege football in order

Before his announce-

the season,” said Cole

hope to have already seen

to ensure that players

Although there was

ment, Sluka had thrown

Lazich, a senior man-

the most unexpected ef-

are treated fairly, while

promises made to him

reportedly never a writ-

for 318 yards and six

agement

information

fects of those changes.

also

by UNLV were not kept,

ten agreement for fi-

touchdowns with only

systems, or MIS, major.

However, this new trend

mitments and putting

with the general as-

nancial

compensation,

one interception through

“He made a commit-

seems to be yet anoth-

an entertaining prod-

sumption being that he

many argue that UNLV

three games. He also

ment to his team just as

er symptom of a broken

uct on the field for fans.

son is eligible for a red-

portedly

came

similar

College

Historic Varsity Sports at GCSU Claire Peterson Contributing Writer

upholding

com-

To d ay,

stand on their own apart from GCSU.

given scholarships to play at the var-

and spectators from opposing teams.

there are 11

“We are almost completely indepen-

sity level. The university provides and

The men’s club soccer team is quite

NCAA Division II varsity sports at

dent of the Wellness and Recreation

maintains the facilities, hires a profes-

popular among the student body. The

GCSU that are recognized and funded

Center,” stated Jones Martin, a junior bi-

sional coach, provides team transpor-

team has a high volume of potential

by the university. However, there are two

ology major and co-captain of the men’s

tation to away games and provides the

new players every fall when they hold

that have been retired at the varsity level:

club soccer team. “They can definitely

team with uniforms and equipment.

their annual tryouts. This season, they

women’s gymnastics and men’s soccer.

restrict us, but we are self-governed.”

“There would be more publicity and

had 45 men try out, when there are

There is very little information avail-

The primary difference between

exposure,” said Martin, regarding the

able about why the men’s soccer team

only 24 members of the team each season, meaning that they can only take

dissipated in 1985. With the popular-

about five to six new players each sea-

ity of the sport, likely, the team was

son. Without a professional coaching

permanently suspended from cam-

staff, the existing players are the decid-

pus due to behavioral misconduct like

ers in picking the new members from

hazing or drug/alcohol use, similar

tryouts. Men’s soccer is the most popu-

to the expulsion of the Sigma Alpha

Courtesy of GCSU Athletics

Epsilon fraternity in 2022. It is also

club and varsity sports is funding. At

club team being reinstated to the varsi-

possible that the team was cut due to

GCSU, the club teams receive a small

ty level. “I think that would attract a lot

a lack of available players, and coach-

club budget from the Wellness and

more people and make the team better,

and a regular crowd of students and

es or low funding from the university.

Recreation Center that covers equip-

and therefore give us better funding.”

faculty that attend their home games.

Fortunately, there is still a mens soc-

ment, uniforms and travel expenses

The university would also largely

cer team on campus at the club level. The

for away games. Whereas varsity teams

benefit from the addition of a soccer

GCSU men’s club soccer team, it is

club level is best described as “in-be-

bring a lot more attention and visitors

team through publicity for the school

possible that with the right fund-

tween” the intramural level and varsity

to the school, so they are largely fund-

and more annual visitors to cam-

ing and attention, they could be

level. Unlike varsity teams, club sports

ed by the university. Athletes are often

pus, both from recruitment camps

reinstated

lar club sport at GCSU, with over 1,500 followers on their Instagram account

Given

the

to

popularity

the

varsity

of

the

level.

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KYLIE ROWE, A&L EDITOR MARY CIUCEVICH, ASST. A&L EDITOR

10.08.2024

ARTS & LIFE

Broadening Horizons

Study Abroad Opportunities at GCSU Kate Walker Contributing Writer Studying abroad is a special part of the college experiences, as students leave their homes to engage cultures and communities around the world while gaining valuable career and industry skills, as well as class credit.

Sydney Zeff, a third-year mass communication major and intern at the International Education Center, knew from her first study abroad experience in London, England, that she wanted to continue studying abroad during her time at GCSU. “It was a really transformative experience,” Zeff said. “It was the first stepping stone into my love for travel and really broadened my global perspective.”

Zeff spent three weeks during the summer of 2023 studying marketing at the University of Westminster, where she collaborated with other students from all over the world, including Thailand, Brazil, Germany and Spain. Her experience in London left her with a passion for working internationally. In the summer of 2024, she returned to Europe, this time for a two-

Paige Blakemore | Managing Editor

month internship in Dublin, Ireland.

“I was placed with a public relations agency in Dublin, Ireland, and it was an awesome experience,” Zeff said. “I feel like I gained so much professional experience from it.” Through working with an international public relations agency, Zeff was able to connect with clients and branches of the company all over the world.

“When you’re studying abroad, you’re pushed to talk to new people, experience new things, get into an environment that you may have never been in before and really be in a

different part of the world,” Zeff said.

Many GCSU students have had similar experiences. Wiley Bundy, a current biology graduate student, traveled to Zambia in the summer of 2022 with GCSU hydrology and geology professor, Samuel Mutiti, during her time as an environmental science undergraduate. Bundy spent six weeks in Zambia working on a project funded by the National Science Foundation to research the use of plants to remove heavy metal pollutants from the soil and how those plants could then be reused.

“My favorite part was being submerged in a different culture for six weeks,” Bundy said. “It was amazing to be there for so long, and since Zambia is a younger country. We got to talk with government officials, and they were really open to us coming and talking to them.“It was also so cool to be able to apply my knowledge from school for my research.”

Rachel Spayd, a senior English major, journeyed to Paris, France this past summer as part of a three-week program with GCSU philosophy professors, Sunita Manian and James Winchester. Spayd’s favorite part was the various field trips the students participated in, including excursions to the Louvre Museum and Musée d’Orsay.

“I think in general being in another country surrounded by another culture

ARE PROFESSORS ON YIKYAK? Kylie Rowe A&L Editor YikYak, the anonymous social media platform, is used by students to share funny comments, ask pressing questions and contribute general complaints about life. However, after a recent update where the anonymous app started encouraging usernames, a few users came forward as professors, changing the app’s dynamic.

Though students have always assumed that faculty and staff have been on the app, it has never been confirmed or announced. With the introduction of usernames posters like “theprofessor” and “another_professor” have started posting asking for class opinions and even contributing their own humorous thoughts.

“Have a wonderful Saturday, students!” said @another_professor on YikYak. “Please refrain from adding to the population. Most definitely don’t

5K Continued from page 1 The sponsor market included a food truck of local favorite Morning Grind and tables from organizations like the Exercise Science Club and the GCSU Activities Center. The market included the Animal Rescue Foundation, which brought out dogs to promote adoption.

The race brought out GCSU school spirit with the appearance of the school mascot, Thunder.

Thunder made rounds drawing energy into racers and taking pictures with kids and college students.

The run welcomes students and locals alike

Julia Jensen | Art Director

subtract from the population.”

While this post has 637 upvotes, or likes, clearly showing a general appreciation of this joke there were also a couple of inappropriate comments that would certainly not have been made in front of a professor in person.

These comments can call into question the appropriateness of an admitted professor posting and

to embrace healthy exercising. The GCSU Exercise Science Club aims to promote the use of exercise in keeping oneself healthy.

“Exercise is important because you’re so busy focusing on studying all the time you need to make sure you get outside and focus on fueling your body for all the things you need to do,” Powell said.

The event promotes healthy habits within the GCSU and Milledgeville communities.

Students and locals both old and young join the race for reasons including, healthy exercise habits, in the memory of Everett, or just for the fun of running/walking.

“We also want to pro-

receiving these responses.

“I think that when faculty or staff encroach on a student space that is concerning because students are on there for a reason, it serves a need for them,” said Amanda Respess, Director of Public Affairs. “So it’s kind of interruptive for faculty, staff or non-students in general, I think, to be there if they are going to comment.”

However, the use of YikYak

mote community and have a chance for loved ones to come together and not only connect but honor the memory of someone who has such an impact on our department and community,” said Addie Lacotti, president of the Exercise Science Club, a main organizer for the 5K event and a senior exercise science major.

The Exercise Science Club partnered with GCSU’s “Exercise is Medicine Initiative,” which Lacotti says she feels is a cause Everett would have been passionate about. The “Exercise is Medicine Initiative,” or EIM-OC, is a collaborative effort between the Wellness and Recreation, Student-Care and Out-

gives you so many more opportunities to learn that you never would have had staying in the States,” Spayd said.

According to the International Education Center’s website, students can study in over thirty countries all over the world, even Antarctica. Programs range from just three weeks to an entire academic year, with programs for core and major-related classes, internships, research and service learning.

There are many scholarships and funds available to students, as federal and state financial aid programs, including HOPE or Zell Miller scholarships, can be applied to study abroad programs. Including GCSU’s New Horizons Scholarship which offers support to any GCSU undergraduate student of under-represented study abroad populations who may be participating in any type of study abroad program.

In addition to GCSU’s New Horizons scholarships, GCSU’s National Scholarship Coordinator Anna Whiteside is available to help students apply for national and state scholarships.

Any students interested in studying abroad can attend one of the information sessions hosted by the International Education Center at the Bone House, directly across from the Old Governor’s Mansion, every Tuesday at 12:00 pm and Thursday at 2:00 pm.

by faculty and staff has been around for a long time, and it is mainly based on wanting to be in touch with the students, and their opinions on things.

Professors have been active on YikYak without commenting, and it has not been a topic of discussion since they have assumed a watcher position.

Having professors actively posting on YikYak does not seem to have harmed the amount or content of what students post on the app. Instead of just observing they have started to ask direct questions to GCSU students.

“Hey students, How can I make my classes more engaging for you guys?” said @another_ professor on the platform. “I’m having a hard time getting my students to participate in class and I know you guys don’t like getting called on. What do you guys suggest for me? Thanks.”

This post got 11 comments of mostly helpful advice for this professor to improve their class engagement. Using YikYak in this way could be considered one of the most beneficial uses of this platform

reach, Student Health Services and Counseling Services that offers students a way to boost their mental health, create connections and develop new habits.

According to the “Exercise is Medicine” page on GSCU’s website, the initiative encourages students, faculty and staff to improve in the campus community’s health and well-being.

since it has also been known to produce a lot of negativity.

“I think they’re cutesy,” said an anonymous YikYak user, referring to the professor’s posting.

Since YikYak is an anonymous app, there is no way to know who these professors are, and therefore what they post cannot be monitored or controlled unless the University System of Georgia, USG, decides to step in with an addition to their “better practices” guidelines.

“I think if they make the choice to post on YikYak and identify themselves as a professor, they are assuming a certain amount of responsibility,” Respess said.

An inclusion of whether professors can or cannot post on the anonymous app would still be difficult to monitor and could encroach on the professors’ freedom of speech.

Determining if faculty posting on YikYak is appropriate is not only just a personal opinion but could be seen as a nonsense battle to begin.

The initiative provides students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime and aim to make movement a part of the daily campus culture.

The promotion of exercise and healthy habits in students and locals in Milledgeville by the Exercise Science Club and the “Exercise is Medicine Initiative” is an import-

ant part of the well-being of the community. The race continues to honor the memory of Allison Everett while continuing to showcase the importance of exercise.

“It brings people together, it brings people out for a common cause, a good cause, for remembrance and brings generations of age groups together,” said Peggy Pullian, a friend of Everett.

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KYLIE ROWE, A&L EDITOR MARY CIUCEVICH, ASST. A&L EDITOR

10.08.2024

ARTS & LIFE

SPOOKY SCARY BOBCATS: student Halloween costumes Jaylen Mahayag Staff Writer As Halloween creeps closer, GCSU students are gearing up for “Halloweekend.” This time of year, many students look forward to the multi-day celebration where costumes, creativity and fun-themed parties take center stage.

Costumes range from throwbacks to the latest icons such as Chappell Roan. This year’s Halloween costumes are expected to feature a variety of both classic and modern looks. From popular movie characters to traditional choices like ghosts, students are preparing a range of creative costumes for the upcoming festivities.

Costume trends are ever evolving, with students at GCSU looking forward to seeing this year’s most anticipated outfits.

“My favorite costumes are the ones that are really creative,” said Ally Burns, a junior marketing major. “I like it when people think outside the box and do

something unoriginal. I also like scary costumes, but not on myself.”

For Halloweekend, Burns plans to dress as a mermaid and a Hershey’s Kiss, with her third costume still undecided.

“Apparently Strawberry Shortcake will be a big thing this year, and obviously Barbie. Burns said. “I feel like that is always a repeat costume.”

Madelyn Agostini, a junior mass communication major, whose birthday falls on Halloween, is set to be a black cat this year. She is excited to celebrate both the holiday and her birthday.

“My favorite part about Halloween is seeing everyone in their costumes and pretending to be their favorite characters for a night,” said Madelyn Agostini, a junior mass communication major.

Agostini predicts that Game of Thrones couples’ costumes will be popular this year, alongside a surge of mermaid-themed outfits.

Costumes that bring fantasy and nostalgia to life continue to res-

onate with students.

Halloween at GCSU is not just a one-day affair, as students often wear various costumes from Thursday to Saturday. With three nights to celebrate, creativity runs wild, and this allows students to show off their costume-making skills.

“I think I’m gonna dress as an espresso martini,” said Anna Hunger, a senior political science major.

“Probably the scary movies and candy corn.”

Halloween is not as exciting as it is for others. Various factors can include personal beliefs, past experiences or even a dislike for the holiday’s darker themes.

“I don’t really like Halloween because I’ve never been interested in it,” said Zeke Hull, a senior nursing student. “It’s all kind of boring to me.”

He fondly recalled past costumes from his childhood, including Superman and Spiderman.

While not dressing up himself this year, Hull anticipates seeing a Buzz Lightyear on campus, which taps into nostalgic

Hispanic Heritage Month Isabella Young Contributing Writer

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and is a time to celebrate Hispanic and Latin people’s history, contributions and culture.

This month focuses on the hardships and history of Hispanic and Latin people, but it also spotlights the current culture. Latin culture differs from country to country, but there are notable similarities uniting them. Some common examples include dancing, like the bachata and salsa, or food, like tamales and empanadas.

Not only does this month celebrate dancing, food and family, but it also highlights contributions made by Latin and Hispanic people. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s contributions to art and theater with “Hamilton,” “Moana” and In the Heights,” activist Cesar Chavez and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are modern examples of recognizable Hispanic and Latin contributors.

Hispanic and Latin people celebrate this month, but all races and ethnicities also recognize

it through appreciation and acknowledgment of the struggle, resilience and culture they have cultivated for centuries.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration that pays tribute to the rich and diverse cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the United States,” said GCSU’s Office of Inclusion & Belonging website.

“September 15 holds historical significance as it is the Independence Day of five Latin American countries.”

These 31 days allow for the celebration of the Hispanic and Latin people. Although they are only celebrated for a short time. Latin culture impacts people’s everyday lives. It allows Latin and Hispanic people to highlight the accomplishments of their ancestors.

Maria Justo is a senior psychology major at GCSU. Her family is from Acapulco, Guerro, Mexico, and she serves as director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Eta Chi chapter of Delta Gamma.

“Truly sit down and appreciate the people that you have around you,” Justo said. “There

are things I do in my daily life that are related back to my culture and that are so cool, and other people don’t get to experience that.”

Both Hispanic and Latin people as well as those from other cultures can understand the importance and signifi-

themes of classic films.

Although Halloween is targeted more towards students and kids, the Halloween spirit also reaches local businesses in Milledgeville that are keen to join in on the fun.

Ivan Manoylov, owner of Shima Sushi Bar and Grill, among many traditions, loves the tradition of dressing up.

“Candy! The variety of candy this time of year, especially from trick-ortreating.” Manoylov said.

Manoylov, whose goto costume is the Brawny Man, also predicts popular costumes for this year. His daughter, Mila, will be dressing up as Minnie Mouse, adding a sweet, family-friendly touch to the celebration “For the kids, I think there’s gonna be a lot of Elsa and Bluey costumes. Manoylov said. “Then there’s always the classic witch and playboy bunny,” Pop culture continues to play a significant role, with costumes from major movies and shows leading the way.

The new sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is serves as an opportunity to truly learn and allow people in the culture to have a voice.

Family is an important cornerstone of Latin and Hispanic culture, and there is a focus on being there to support one another through the ups and downs of life.

“The big thing with being Hispanic is that it is so family-orient-

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cance of this month. All people have the opportunity to learn and embrace the culture. Latin or Latin-inspired food and drinks are very popular in Georgia and can be an example of how Latin culture affects all people.

“Everybody loves to go get margs,” Justo said.

Anyone can appreciate the culture, but this month specifically

ed,” said Justo. “I just remember there always being a big crowd, and it was not just family.”

A pillar of the Hispanic community is that they are usually known to be very tight-knit and supportive of one another. Many who are raised in this culture are positively shaped into family-centered individuals.

“It’s such a strong community,” Justo said.

Kylie Rowe | A&L Editor and Kate Verity | Editor in Chief

predicted to be a massive hit, with fans gravitating towards both Beetlejuice himself and Lydia’s iconic outfits. The Barbie and Ken craze from last year is also sticking around, making the vibrant pink aesthetic a Halloween favorite, yet again. Other highly anticipated costumes include Wednesday Addams and new emotions from “Inside Out 2.”

Social media platforms impact Halloween costume trends, with influencers sharing costume ideas. Platforms like TikTok have in-

spired costume ideas, stemming from videos gauging viewers with titles such as “Niche Halloween Costume Ideas” or “Basic Last Minute Costume Ideas”.

Costumes like Strawberry Shortcake, classic horror icons and popular pop culture figures are anticipated to be popular choices among GCSU students and locals during this year’s Halloween festivities.

Social Media continues to influence the choices of students as each year they aim to be unique in their costume pick.

“No matter if you’ve known each other for two months or been there your whole life for each other, there’s always a big team that will always rally around you and show up for you to celebrate you.”

“I think asking them about their experiences as a person of color in a majority white school,” said Ava Cartes, a senior mass communication major from Chile.

“It’s an important conversation to have, especially as a white person.”

In Fall 2023, GCSU’s Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness found that out of 5,681 enrolled undergraduate students, 4,665 identified their ethnicity as white while only 400 students were reported to be Hispanic or Latin.

Since GCSU has primarily white students, informing students about Latin and Hispanic student experiences could be beneficial to the development of the liberal arts education that the university strives for. This month is the perfect time to educate and pave the way for students to feel empathy among many cultures.

“I think those are the things majority of people overlook, and they don’t really notice how

certain things, certain looks, words or gestures that they do can come across as discriminative,” said Cartes. “And sometimes being the single person in your class with brown hair can feel very targeting. I’m the only person here in this entire room who has a different experience and it can make it hard to connect to others.”

Part of becoming an empathetic and supportive person in the world involves learning about other cultures and the experiences that they live through. Developing that understanding creates a more accepting society altogether for people of all cultures, and Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for that to become a priority.

“A white person who wants to get connected with people from different backgrounds should ask them about those things, and what their opinion is and how they can make the environment better,” said Cartes.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end on Oct. 15, students should continue celebrating the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic and Latin people, continuing the conversations that this month inspires day-to-day.

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DELANEY DERRY, OPINION EDITOR

10.08.2024

OPINION WAR

Ukraine is obviously go-

According to Aliide

would do this because it

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ing through a really hard

Naylor, a writer for The

is so dangerous, but he

“When reports first

time. They could use all

Times, “The Ukrainian

feels it is his responsi-

reached Zhadan about

the help they can get.

poet and musician Serhiy

bility to help his people.

he

Zhadan has written

Zhadan is set to join the

It is truly a really amaz-

was on a train heading

over a dozen poetry

ranks of the Ukrainian

ing thing that Zhadan is

west from Ukraine’s sec-

books and seven novels

National Guard’s 13th

doing. He has provided

ond-largest city, Kharkiv,

and is the lead singer in

Brigade, Khartia, and

a lot of help to refugees

for a concert,” said Aman-

his band Zhadan i So-

even plans to create a

and war efforts. It may

da Coakley, a writer for

baky which translates to

military radio station.”

seem odd to musicians

Time Magazine. “Zha-

“Zhadan and his dogs.”

I think it is very inter-

or others to take part in

plays a central role in all

Music brings people

dan and his six band-

More recently, Zhadan

esting that this group of

something so dangerous,

human cultures: it is om-

together. Zhadan’s efforts

mates turned back; they

and his bandmates have

men who are quite pop-

but not to this guy. He

nipresent and is listened

in helping to acquire

wouldn’t abandon the

rolled up the sleeves of

ular in Ukraine are out

is all in for his country.

to and played by persons

supplies or get protection

city in its hour of need.”

their leather jackets to

there risking their lives

It is incredible how

of all ages, races, and

dedication

help with volunteer ef-

to make even a small

his efforts can help lift

ethnic

and love for his coun-

forts for the war. They

impact of good for their

spirits, not just among

said Lavinia Rebecchini,

try is honorable. It’s ad-

have

people.

Unfortunately,

soldiers but for the peo-

a writer for the Nation-

mirable that he and his

certs for people shelter-

fans of theirs have not

ple in Ukraine and oth-

al Library of Medicine.

bandmates would give

ing from Russian bombs

been all too happy that

ers affected by this war.

“But music is not simply

up one of their concerts

in the city of Kharkiv’s

they are doing this, but

Music is an amazing

entertainment: scientif-

to turn back and fight for

metro.

spent

Zhadan believes that it is

tool for boosting mo-

ic research has shown

their country in a time

lots of his time in the

his duty as a Ukrainian

rale and promoting en-

that it can influence

with his radio station un-

of need. I mean, that is a

city organizing cultural

citizen to help. Peo-

thusiasm

loyalty.

physiological processes

derway. It’s going to help

really great thing for him

events and fundraisers

ple have even said it is

“Music is a crucial ele-

that enhance physical

a lot of people. So, please

to do, especially since

for Ukraine’s war effort.

heartbreaking that he

ment of everyday life and

and mental wellbeing.”

don’t stop the music.

Russia’s

invasion,

Zhadan’s

performed

Zhadan

con-

and

Ukraine Destruction

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To My Sister, I’ll be there for you

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Delaney Derry

My sister is my best friend first and

been weeks since you saw them last

within you like no one else can (seri-

Opinion Editor

my partner in crime. She gets me like

and you finally get to reunite. They

ously what is up with that?), they are

Stolen sweatshirts, fighting over

no one else because, let’s face it, she

just bring out the best in everything,

the longest-lasting relationship most

who gets the remote, cute coffee shop

has known me the longest. Through-

whether we want to admit it or not.

of us may ever have. There may be

outings and endless amounts of sar-

out our lives,

we have friends that

“Some research indicates that hav-

others who help shape us to be who

casm, there is nothing quite like

come and go; our parents leave us

ing a sibling in adulthood helps al-

we are, but no one else knows us from

spending quality time with your sister.

too soon, and our spouse arrives so

leviate depression and anxiety,” said

beginning to end like a sibling will. No

If you have a sibling, then you can

late, but our siblings are by our side

a review in Psychology Today. “Peo-

one knows me like my sister. No one

understand where I’m coming from

throughout our entire lives. They are

ple are altogether happier when they

is as fun as my sister. No one makes

when I say that you can both dislike a

me laugh like my sister. No one takes

person but love them at the same time.

care of me like my sister. There is no

How is it that we can go from fight-

one like my sister. She’s my partner.

ing until we are both red in the face

Through the years, we have watched

to sharing a milkshake and watching

each other change into the people we

“Friends” the next moment? I guess

are and have yet to become. As the

there is nothing quite like sibling love.

younger sibling, I have watched my

I think it’s because there is just this

sister transcend into my favorite per-

mutual understanding that you and

son. I have watched her while we were

your sibling have that you will always

just kids jumping around on the tram-

be there for each other (someone

poline all the way to this past week-

queue the “Friends” intro). It’s a loy-

end when I watched her walk down

alty like no other. When you have a

the aisle. You may grow apart for a

healthy relationship with your sibling,

while. You may go through different

I think it could possibly be the most

Delaney Derry | Opinion Editor

things. You may live totally separate

important relationship you’ll ever have.

the biggest chapter in our stories.

have positive sibling relationships.”

lives, but you always have each other.

Sometimes, I don’t like my sister

There truly is nothing like being

Hear that big sis? We can actually

I think it’s safe to say that if you pick

very much, but I always love her. She

with your brother or sister. When you

help each other with overcoming anx-

up the phone to call your brother or

is just like me: stubborn, annoying

are together, it is almost like you tran-

iety. Oh, and by the way, I totally did

sister, whether you need something or

and chronically independent. I think

scend time. You leave reality behind

not steal any of your fries. I’m not sure

are just calling because you miss them,

that’s why we butt heads so much. It’s

and nothing in the world matters ex-

why there are any missing, actually

please just don’t forget that they really

like sometimes I want to smack her

cept for being in the moment. All

that’s really silly…please don’t hit me.

are always there for you because I know

in the face, but if someone ever tried

worries fade into oblivion, and there

In all sincerity, I don’t know where

first hand that it’s true. To my sister, Ca-

to hurt her, I would seek vengeance

is this overwhelming joy and sense

I would be without my sister. Despite

sey, I’ll always be there for you because

like no other. Anyone else get me?

of completeness, especially when it’s

a sibling’s power to infiltrate a fury

you’ve always been there for me too.