The Colonnade - January 23, 2009

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The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College & State University
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Friday, January 23, 2009 - www.gcsunade.com - Volume 85, No. 14
‘With hope and virtue,
‘With hope and virtue,
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Student Night
let us brave once more
Auxilary Patrol let us brave once more
S.N.A.P. gives students a
less daunting way to get
home.
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the icy current, and
Homecoming Plans the icy current, and
Revealed
Big events planned
despite budget cuts.
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endure what storms
endure what stor ms
Features
Zumba
Aerobic dance class
gathers large numbers of
may come.’
students. may come.’
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“Darius Goes West”
Athens based documenta-
ry shown, hosted by char-
acters in film raises money
for muscular dystrophy.
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sports
Warm welcome back
GCSU’s basketball
teams both came away
with wins in their first
home games of the se-
mester.
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“Yes We Can”
n Tuesday, January 20, 2009, the world wit-
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nessed the emergence of the new leader of the
free world. Armed with confidence and the
Dancing into national
adoration of millions, Barack Hussein Obama,
rankings
The Sassy Cats, GCSU’s took oath using the same Bible Abraham Lincoln was sworn
dance team performed in with almost 150 years ago.
well at UDA nationals in Many never thought they would see the day when an Af-
Orlando.
rican-American would take the highest office of the Nation
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whose very foundation was built with the help of slaves.
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achieved the unfathomable thanks to the support of people
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Students, staff and faculty Read our one editor’s first Where were you during the
share a moving experience hand account as she stood festivities? See our slide-
as they watch history. with millions in D.C. shows as GCSU students
people braved the in D.C. and Milledgeville
share their moments.
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Far leFT phoTo / liSSa Speer, Senior phoTographer
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Campus bears witness to history

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by stephanie sorensen As Obama moved to make his and Brew political gathering “ It key playerS
staFF reporter first address as President of the is great to see the students come
United States the crowd watched, together in a bipartisan manner
The crowd at Books and Brew admiring their new leader. The while still maintaining respect for
erupted into a powerful burst of address was direct and called for party loyalties.”
excitement as Obama entered the action from not only bureaucrats, Obama attempted to show the
National Mall while Washington but the American people. He chal- true colors of America through
D.C welcomed the new leader of lenged the systems in place accus- his speech extending a hand to all
the free world. President Bush ing politics of being filled with those who wanted help and ensur-
looked on approvingly, almost worn out dogmas. Conviction and ing that every American regard-
nostalgic while Obama took the determination filled his voice as he less of race or creed would have
seat across from his as an equal. exclaimed that “ Our challenges their rights respected.
And so begins the legacy- History will be met- we have chosen hope “Obama is sewing the country
is your story. over our fear.” back together,” Said Carrie Anne hillary clinton
After a grueling campaign trail, The crowd in Books and Brew Tocci “America’s culture is so di- Secretary of State
Barack Obama was inaugurated as had strong reaction to the speech verse; it is like patchwork. Obama
the 44th president of The United as some became teary eyed listen- creates a better sense of belonging
States Tuesday afternoon. People ing to the message of hope while to the American people because he
across the nation tuned in to watch others seemed hesitant to buy into represents our country’s identity.”
the first black man step into histo- the political jargon. Grievances still undermine
ry , turning back the pages of civil “ I remember joking that a black some student’s opinion of Obama
rights and bringing America into a man would become president fifty as they acknowledge this peaceful
new dawn of age”. years from now,” said sophomore transfer of power as problematic to
Arriving by train and echo- psychology major Rachel N. Ste- the sensitive economic and social
ing great presidents of the past, vens, “ But now that it has hap- issues America finds herself in.
Barack Obama is held to high pened, it really makes me believe “Obama is encouraging, but he
expectations by the public and in America. It gives me hope that has no plan of action.” Said fresh-
his colleagues. His message of Americans can overcome the hard- man political science major Caitlin tim geithner
change echoed through the nation ships we are facing now.” McCourt “I’m rather disappointed Secretary of treaSury
on Martin Luther King Day as Obama continued his mov- in his speech for its naivety. I have
Obama perused acts of charity to ing oration calling to “remake no doubt he will make a good
reassure the American public of a America” and restore “vital trust leader, I am just concerned about
feeling of unity. to the people”. In a back to the ba- the direction he is leading.”
“Barack Obama has inspired sics approach, Obama described a Weather in accordance with
me,” Said freshman business spirit of service and duty to our- Obama’s policies or not, no one
major Reece Rios “he genuinely selves, our nation, and the world. denies the need for change and the
wants change.” Not all students were happy with experience of this historic election.
The room fell silent as Obama Obama’s presentation, though Younger generations have become
approached the podium with each many seemed reluctant to divulge more interested in politics while
step giving hope to minorities and their opinion. the face of politics themselves is
exemplifying the true meaning “I am hesitant to put my full changing. America is stepping robert gateS
of what it is to be an American. support behind Barack Obama,” into a new era of cooperation and
Secretary of defenSe
He reminds us that neither race, said freshman chemistry major action.
religion, nor blood unties us, but Matt Steinberg “ He’s a great ora- “It is America’s job, our job as
rather our belief in freedom. tor, but he has little experience the people regardless of party af-
“Obama has a huge job ahead in politics and there are already filiation to support who has the job
of him.” said senior Krista Stanley scandals with the candidates cho- of President.” Said Amanda Mor-
“This election is not about gender sen for his cabinet.” gan Senior Early Childhood Edu-
or race, but rather about preserv- True that each President comes cation major, “ It is a hard position
ing the melting pot that made with his flaws, Obama seemed de- and America will only accomplish
America.” termined to inspire hope and unity her goals through the support of
Stumbling a bit on his words, to the American people ending his the American people.”
liSSa Speer / Senior phoTographer Barack Obama was sworn in as address with “Hope and virtue will
the 44th president of the United survive. We refuse to let this jour- Join our forum online and
The first floor of the library was packed as students
States of America shortly after ney end and we will preserve this tell uS what you would like
and faculty watch history unfold with the inaugura- Janet napolitano
tion of Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th twelve noon. The crowd roared in nation for future generations.” preSident obama accompliSh
President of the United States. Many spectators approval both on television and “ I am delighted to find the in hiS firSt one hundred dayS Secretary of homeland
were emotional and elated as the president deliv- in the lobby of Books and Brew spirit of the students to be re- in office. viSit uS at Security
ered a memorable and moving speech. expressing excitement for the new sponsive and respectful.” Said Dr. www.gcSunade.com
president. Kauffman, organizer of the Books phoToS courTeSy oF The weB
Career Center introduces peer
to peer counseling to students
by Corey diCkstein chosen,” Roberts said. “They all brought
senior reporter good ideas to the table and seemed really
excited.”
In an effort to boost student involve- Amy Gilbert, a senior public rhetoric
ment, the Career Center has implemented major, is one of the six peer advisors.
a new student-led program, Career Peer “It’s a really good opportunity to get
Advisors (CPA). ready for the real world,” she said. “It’s
The program, modeled after similar also an opportunity to help students figure
organizations at Georgia State University out that they have more options than they
and Berry College, will take full effect at may realize.”
the beginning of February. The other five peer advisors are sopho-
“We needed a program to bridge the more mass communication majors Caro-
gap between the office and students,” line Davis and Fabianna Field-Green,
Mary Roberts, director of the Career Cen- sophomore marketing and management
ter, said. “Students feel more comfortable major Roslyn Ellis, junior liberal stud-
working with other students.” ies major Kaitlyn MacDonell, and junior
The program is comprised of six stu- mass communication major Marianna
dents who, according to Roberts, exhib- Miller.
ited excellent qualifications. Currently the six students are
“All the students that completed the
application process and interview were Peer Advising Page 5
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Night rides for safety Homecoming 2009:
by ryan del Campo of being a drunk shuttle. Freshman Evan Despite recession and budget cuts,
staFF reporter Karanovich, known to dispatch as “one-
three-seven,” emphasizes that his respon-
festivities look to top last year’s
At the end of those long nights studying sibility as a SNAP member comes mainly
in the library, walking alone to the dorms from his civic duty.
or an apartment can be intimidating. De- Milledgeville and the GCSU communi- by elyse ColCord headstrong now.”
spite Milledgeville’s usually safe streets ty “cannot tolerate drunk drivers,” he said, staFF Writer This year for the Friday night concert,
and sidewalks, having a buddy with you “it is everybody’s civic duty to call that
Cartel and Shop Boyz will hit the stage on
will provide some extra reassurance. guy out if they see him getting into a car to Homecoming, Alumni weekend and West Campus at 8 p.m. Cartel and Shop Boyz
Public Safety has reinstated the Stu- drive blatantly drunk.” Greek Week will all combine to make this both originated from Georgia. Cartel, a rock
dent Night Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) to The focal importance of SNAP does not year’s homecoming theme, “Old Traditions, band, is best known for their single, “Hon-
help maintain students’ feelings of safety. come from its late-night weekend duties. New Beginnings” with a $14,000 budget in- estly.” Shop Boyz, a hip-hop group, busted
Student volunteers in this SNAP will run Sunday to crease. into the rap scene with their single, “Party
program will help Public Thursday every school week. Despite the economic hard times, home- like a Rockstar.”
coming week will not be cutting any cor- Bobcat Vision has already given away a
Safety chiefly in providing It will run from 8:00PM to
ners because the funding comes from a wide few free tickets through the game Wheel of
an extra set of eyes and an midnight Sunday through
variety of sources and also the mandatory Fortune. More tickets to the concert will be
escort to students around Tuesday, and 8:00PM to
$50 student fee. Last year, the budget came given away throughout homecoming week
campus or some surround- 2:30AM on Wednesday
out at $52,000. For 2009, the budget sits at at the different events. Also, for a few lucky
ing apartments. and Thursday. These hours $66,000. procrastinators, Z.97 will be giving away
The program was last were designed to help those This year the all encompassing team some tickets at the concert that night.
used in 2005, but was dis- people who simply need an headed by Tom Miles Student Life Director, Concert tickets can be purchased at the
continued after the Depart- escort. Cindy McClanahan Housing Marketing Co- Student Center for $10 with the Bobcat id.
ment of Parking and Trans- The volunteers began ordinator and Ryan Greene SGA president Students from other schools who want to
portation split from Public their training on Thursday, look forward to inspiring a new traditional see Cartel and Shop Boyz can get tickets for
Safety. SNAP consists of January 15. Evan was very spirit for years to come. only $15 where as the regular online price is
Miles is an energetic man with a pas- $26. Regarding alcohol, the same rules ap-
eight volunteers, each who excited to start his training.
sion for his job. He wants students to have a ply as last year with a maximum of 72 oz. in
have committed to serving “As a student, I want
memorable experience during their time here coolers.
four to six hours per week. GCSU to have the best and
at GCSU. GCSU kicks the week off Monday and
Public Safety searched for highly motivat- safest campus possible,” Karanovich said,
“I want to develop traditions so the stu- Tuesday by judging the spirit of faculty and
ed students who had some interest in law “What we are doing is being proactive; we dents have something they can look forward students in residence halls and office doors.
enforcement. are out to help the common good of all.” to each year and alumni also,” Miles said. Tuesday night CAB will show “Dark Knight”
Officer Greg Williams has taken the lead This Tuesday was the first day the pro- “Homecoming has been slowly building over in Magnolia Ballroom. Wednesday begins
in organizing SNAP, and has filled all eight gram ran at night. They escorted 16 people, the last five years, and now that we have the
positions, but is continually accepting ap- mainly from the library to the residence strong leadership and funding we are going
Homecoming Page 5
plications for new candidates. halls.
“Having this program,” Williams said, The benefits of the program heavily out-
“will mainly help because the volunteers weigh its costs. SNAP costs nearly noth-
will not be restricted by the call volume ing, only a one-time expense for their
or business of the Police Department. The shirts which will be covered by SGA. The
students will be more accessible.” golf carts used are borrowed from Physi-
The students involved with SNAP do cal Operations, and the radios were already
not have the authority of a police officer, owned by Public Safety. In addition to the
but have the responsibility to report any benefits for all GCSU students, it will also
crimes they see while on patrol.
SNAP was not created with the intention SNAP Page 5
Recession likely to hit students’
pockets and decisions further
erin giSh / Senior phoTographer
by beth benton the state level that impacted universities.” Last year’s Sister Hazel concert for Homecoming proved to be one of the most succesful.
staFF Writer Fees such as the temporary $100 fee have
been instituted because of these state level
Many students were surprised to receive decisions, but measures to help students are
an e-mail about an additional $100 fee also being made. Crawley said that in May of
spurred by the economic recession. In this 2008 President Bush saw that students would
message, Dr. Bruce Harshbarger, Vice Presi- need additional money and made it possible
dent for Student Affairs, said state revenues for them to increase their loans by $2,000.
have fallen and the University System must Seeing that there is still a need, Bush ensured
reduce spending. Consequently, students this additional funding would remain avail-
were hit with the additional fee. able for the 2009-2010 school year.
“The economic recession affecting the “We realize that students and parents are
nation has not bypassed the State of Geor- hit. We take this very seriously,” Crawley
gia or Georgia College,” Harshbarger wrote, said.
though he also noted, “Georgia College re- Crawley further added that students in
mains committed to meeting these current need may find it harder to get private loans,
financial challenges in ways that have mini- which are not guaranteed, but federal regulat-
mal affect on our academic mission and our ed loans are available and have low interest
students.” rates so the student is protected. In response
Though many students were angered by to the economic recession, Crawley encour-
the fee imposed only two weeks before the ages students “to let us try to help you. That’s
winter break, many failed to realize that fac- what we’re here for.”
ulty and staff members are also suffering. Enrollment numbers are another concern
Colleges and universities decided to trim caused by the recession, but at this point, ac-
spending by a total of 8 percent, and fac- cording to Registrar Kay Anderson, GCSU
ulty and staff members now have to pay a has not seen a significant change. In fact,
larger percentage of their health insurance spring enrollment this year is currently high-
cost. Cathy J. Crawley, Director of Financial er than last year.
Aid, said “the whole campus was hit,” stat- “We always have a few students who leave
ing “these financial hardships are appearing every term. We expect that,” Anderson said.
nationwide and GCSU is not untouched.” Though some students did withdrawal or
“A lot has happened over the last six
months,” Crawley said.”Things were done at Recession Page 5

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Snap officer will send a radio dispatch to the
Firm or plush? Students
volunteer. Otherwise, students can recog-
nize one to flag down on the street by their
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distinctive green polo shirts. Also, more in-
now have mattress options formation can be found on their Facebook
help the volunteers gain hands-on experi-
group, “GCSU S.N.A.P.”
ence in making a difference to the safety
Officer Williams hopes that SNAP will
of their peers.
by tim Graham seemed to enjoy it. To contact SNAP during these hours, continue to be helpful to the student body.
staFF reporter “The mattress is amazing!” said Mabe. “I call Public Safety at [phone]. An “We will continue to run this program as
long as the students want it,” Williams said.
know that sounds a little overboard but it’s
The quality of a mattress can go a long really nice. I can come back from class and
way in determining if someone gets a good go right back to bed.” Recession up.
night of sleep. For about 400 students living “The mattresses are quiet and very com- Clark advises students to consider gradu-
at The Village at West Campus, that qual- fortable,” he said. “I [especially] like the fact ate school and, when looking for jobs, be flex-
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ity is about to improve greatly as University that one side is firm and the other plush. The ible in location. He said applying for gradu-
Housing is replacing the mattresses in the plush side is the side that I like the most.” ate school or a career will be competitive, so
100, 200, and 300 buildings. Other responses were positive as well. transfer because of personal reasons, Ander- students should “find a way to differentiate
What makes it interesting is the style of Elizabeth Johnson said that the mattress son has not seen a decline in numbers due to themselves from other applicants.” Clark also
the new mattresses. Designed by University “does not sink in the middle like the older economical hardships. said that he does not foresee another Depres-
Sleep Products Inc., Inverted Seam Inner- ones did. It is also much firmer, promoting Aside from additional fees and drop-out sion since job loss has slowed and the country
spring Mattress is seamless on the outside. overall comfort.” rates, many students biggest worry about the has learned from past events.
It also has two sides, a soft (“plush firm”) Krystal Parker also liked the new mat- economic recession is not merely paying for “I don’t think there is a possibility of an-
and a firm (“extra firm”) side, allowing stu- tress, saying that she woke up refreshed ev- school, but figuring out what to do upon grad- other Depression,” Clark said. “After the
dents to select what side they prefer. ery morning. uation. Dr. Christopher Clark, Assistant Pro- Great Depression, the government instituted
According to their Web Site, the mattress “Five hours of sleep felt like eight hours,” fessor of Economics, noted that graduating a lot of things, such as FDIC, welfare, and un-
is also “fluid-proof, easily cleanable, bacte- Parker commented. seniors may have trouble finding jobs since employment, to prevent that from happening
ria resistant and very stain resistant.” The Those who tested the mattress will be the recession has caused the job market to dry again.”
fact that it is seamless on the outside also allowed to keep them, while the other mat-
decreases the chances for bedbugs, which tresses will be delivered at a later date.
has become an increasing problem in dorms The new mattresses are part of Universi-
and residence halls around the nation. It has ty Housing’s new campaign, 24U. Housing
also passed strenuous fire safety tests, so it Marketing Coordinator Cindy McClanahan
proves a major upgrade from the old mat- spoke more about it.
tresses that students have been using. “24U is our campaign tag line,” said Mc-
Some mattresses have already been hand- Clanahan. “It means that University Hous-
ed out to be tested, and the early feedback ing is focused on you 24/7. Living on cam-
has been very positive, citing it as a major pus gives you ultimate access to everything
upgrade from the old mattress. campus has to offer all day, all night.”
10 students were randomly selected to be McClanahan said to look for more things
part of the sample group in late November to come in the future, but for right now some
during an event held at West Campus. After Housing students can rest more comfortably
having the mattress delivered to them, they knowing that a better mattress will be under
were all asked for feedback. All of the par- them soon.
ticipants, including sophomore Tyler Mabe,
Peer Advising next week,” Gilbert said.
Roberts said that peer advisors will be
available to speak to classes, residence
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halls and student organizations. To book
a speaker contact Jennifer Cash, the assis-
undergoing a training process intended to
tant director of the Career Center.
prepare them to help their fellow students
“You’ll see (the peer advisors) around
in areas such as résumés, mock interviews,
campus,” Roberts said. “They will be in
and internship and job searching.
blue Career Center polos, and they’ll be
“(Training) is helpful because it puts us
around for events and have tables set up.”
in the position the students we will be help-
CPA’s first table will be set up on Jan.
ing out are in,” Gilbert said. “It helps us to
27 with Geico.
relate to what they are going through.”
“We’ll be around campus and we’re re-
The training will be completed in the
ally excited to start helping people out,”
first week of February, but the peer advi-
Gilbert said. “We’ll have office hours
sors are already beginning to spread the
posted and just be available to other stu-
word about the program around campus.
dents who will take advantage this.”
“I’m going to speak to a class already
Homecoming
played for hefty, desirable prizes along with
the Blue and Green College Bowl trivia
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The Homecoming festivities will be held
with softball and a bonfire if the weather fro Feb.16- Feb. 21. Major events many
permits. Later that night, a spirit case will look forward to include Friday, Feb.
showdown happens with a step off. Thurs- 20 activities with the anticipated Cartel and
day presents a few new events such as the Shop Boyz coming to entertain the masses.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest and the Blue Saturday closes out the week with plenty
and Green College Bowl. of exciting athletic events and the parade.
McClanahan talks of a few but signifi- The day begins with the Bobcat Ramble at
cant differences for this year. 8 a.m. Then the parade begins at 12:30 p.m.
“Logistically, we are more prepared. with Dr. Dorothy Leland leading as Grand
The planning stage started much earlier Marshall. The parade will end at the Cen-
this year. We’ve worked to refine and im- tennial Center where homecoming women’s
prove popular traditional events such as the and men’s basketball games will occur. The
concert, while also adding fresh new ideas women’s game starts at 2 p.m. and the men
like the Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest that begin at 4p.m. After the men’s game, Mr.
should be a lot of fun,” McClanahan said. and Mrs. GCSU will be announced.
The popular hand game usually used
to compete for front seat in a car will be
O
pinion
The Colonnade’s Forum for Public Debate
Friday, October 31, 2008 www.gcsunade.com Editor in Chief, Corey Dickstein
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by James odom
Unbiased reporting:
The foundation of journalism
This nation has entered a new age with the inaugura-
tion of President Barack Obama on Tuesday afternoon.
Yet, even as the new Commander-in-Chief embarks on his
initial week in office, complaints continue to ring though
the media.
Cindy McCain, the wife of former presidential hopeful
John McCain, issued the latest complaint. She sited the A new list for a New Year
“media bias” as a major reason for the Obama victory.
“I do believe that the media had a specific agenda and
with that said, the American people cast their vote,” Cindy Typically, new-year In/ rify you, it may be strikingly in the Cool column is genu-
McCain said. Out lists are compiled prior accurate or wildly off the inely cool. O.J. Simpson, for
McCain went on to describe “everyone” as a reporter, to and published on Jan. 1, mark; regardless, come De- instance.)
in either a brave attempt cember, I will be childishly I only wish the endangered
and stated, “There is very little difference now between
at savant-like pop culture claiming I told you so. species of print media lent
journalism and gossip.”
prescience or a pathetic de- Because In/Out is played themselves more generously
As reporters in the making, the staff of The Colonnade,
sire to coddle readers. Well, out and Hot/Not reminds me to the third dimension (3-D);
finds Mrs. McCain’s comments rather interesting. not this one. I’ve been cau- of a self-esteem-annihilating not only because it would
While there is certainly a perceived bias in the media, tiously dipping my toe into Internet experience I once exponentially increase their
we can only stick to what we have been taught in our 2009’s sleek, shimmering had, I’d like to invoke Andre chances of surviving the (rel-
countless hours of journalism classes and what we prac- pool for the past few weeks 3000 here (not on the list, atively) new year, but also
(it’s a touch surface), testing but he’s due for a comeback) because the following items
tice at this newspaper.
its already violent waters as and remind everyone what’s would then leap off the page
We fully believe in providing the campus community of
by evan allGood to give you the most belated cooler than being cool. That’s and fly straight into your ea-
GCSU with unbiased reporting. With that said, we would Columnist forecast possible. What I’ve right: Ice Cold. (For the re- ger eyeballs:
like to take the opportunity to explain that there is a differ- seen may encourage or hor- cord, though, not everything
ence between a reporter and a commentator or columnist.
Unfortunately, in this day and age many people get the
ICE COLD COOL
majority of their news from biased sources, for example
commentators on news programs (think Bill O’Reilly or
Rush Limbaugh). These individuals are not reporters. Change we can afford Change we can believe in
Reporters are journalists who strive to provide an unbi- Throwing shoes Throwing ‘bows
ased public service. We truly believe that there are many, Going green Having green
many real reporters left out in the world. Wolverine Iron Man
To Mrs. McCain’s second point that “everyone” is a re-
Seth Rogan Jim Carrey
porter in this day and age, we take a bit of offense to this.
Harry Potter Twilight
We have spent our college years learning the ins and outs
Lost Heroes
of this profession.
SNL CSI
Yes, it is true that the general public certainly contrib-
utes to reporting, but it is the journalists working count- Putting a ring on it Liking it idly
less hours to uncover stories that break the biggest news. Jay-Z Jeezy
We will continue to do our best to bring you the news Hill-Dawg Slick Willie
you need to know without bias. The Jonas Brothers Premarital sex
O.J. Mayo O.J. Simpson
Matt Ryan Matt Leinart
Fantasy football Actual football
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Corey Dickstein
Editor in Chief to check up on their school’s lows: a morbidly obese, sep- forgiveness and challenges
colonnade@ Katelyn Hebert games. Georgia Tech wins tuagenarian with bad acne all in the press corps that only
gcsu.edu Asst. Features Editor the tournament becoming the and a peg leg. Sexual rela- he who is without sin should
first 16 seed to win national tions occur anyway. cast the first stone. President
Ana Maria Lugo Matt Chambers championship. (Hey, a guy President Obama visits Obama then throws a rock at
News Editor Asst. Sports Editor
can dream). a bar that runs out of alco- Vice-President Biden.
colonnadenews@
President Obama walks hol. He then turns water into October:
gcsu.edu Chelsea Thomas
on water while leaving an wine. The Braves humiliate the
Spotlight Editor
aircraft carrier. July: New York Yankees in the
Amanda Boddy
Features Editor Bobby Gentry April: Major League Baseball World Series. I win my fan-
colonnadefeatures@ Multimedia Manager Jimmy Carter reports see- holds its annual All-Star tasy baseball league (now
gcsu.edu ing a UFO…again. game. In the third inning of I’m really dreaming!)
Kim Brumfield Three liberal leaning Su- a tied game, Baseball Com- Former Vice-President
Preston Sellers Copy Editor by andreW adams preme Court justices immedi- missioner Bud Selig cancels Dick Cheney goes hunting
Sports Editor Columnist ately retire feeling confident the rest of the game so that in Wyoming. Homeland Se-
colonnadesports@ Sarah Giarratana
that President Obama will the players will not get tired curity puts the entire state of
gcsu.edu Asst. Copy Editor A lot of unpredictable replace them with like-mind- or injured. Wyoming on Red Alert just
things happened in 2008. ed judges. President Obama President Obama gives a in case.
Lissa Speer Stephanie Sorensen
Now that we have a new year then proceeds to nominate speech where he announces Noticing a shortage
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etters to the ditor
Friday, October 31, 2008 www.gcsunade.com Editor in Chief, Corey Dickstein
Sticking up for Chambliss
Dear Editor, with an article discussing drug interactions
(such as recreational users taking multiple
Did you watch the inauguration, what did you think?
I have a few comments about the article depressants at a time). I think that mixing
on Rx Abuse among students published a drugs is the most dangerous aspect of illicit
few weeks ago- Methylphenidate is not in use, as seen in the death of Heath Ledger.
“Yes I watched it, I was really happy, this will
Adderall. Adderall is a mixture of Salts of Asking a Pharmacist would be a good
Amphetamine. Methylphenidate is the ge- source of information. be good for America.”
neric name for Ritalin or Daytrana. Other- Ashleigh Smauel, freshmen, liberal arts
wise, a good article discussing an impor- Jonathan Riley
tant topic.
Perhaps you guys should follow up
Sticking up for Chambliss
“I watched the recaps, it was interesting.”
Erin Williams, junior, English & theatre
Dear Edior, ulty, staff, and students nearly the instant I
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I am an upcoming freshman for the Fall Mike Chambers, director of Disability Ser-
of 2009. Publicly, I would like to thank vices, has been wonderful.
the GCSU family for all they have already I’m so proud to be a Bobcat. Thank you,
done for me. each and every one of you, from the bottom
I’m a senior in high school, and I be- of my heart.
gan visiting our magical place in October
2007 to search for the right college for me. Erin Breedlove “I watched some of it, I thought it was really
As a student with a bit of a physical chal- Future GCSU student powerful.”
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2009 predictions for every month Will you be back at
GCSU for Spring 2009?
Holy cats! Cartel + Shop Boyz = the reason why I’m going to homecoming
events... I love this school.
Yes
74% Okay so that time span between your last final and the last day to post grades
SUCKS! I’m so tense. this is horrible. I’m like a festive bird right before the
holidays, lol.
No, My fiance just finished a final exam that took him four hours to complete.
What’s wrong with this picture? He’s an undergraduate! Professors shouldn’t
other reason
be able to do that.
16%
I HATE R!!!! It is the dumbest computer program and it won’t download,
and I HATE MATH!!! I also hate how the website is saying my name is not
my name....NEW FLASH: I KNOW MY NAME!!!!!! ERRRRRRR!
No,
People above me shouldn’t be so d*** loud when they’re having sex!
I am tranferring
No, I graduated
5% If you see the trash is full - EMPTY IT!!!!
5%
Next week’s question:
Just wipe it off!
Do you like the band
Obama is my hero.
choices for Homecoming
Clean your freakin’ dishes. It doesn’t take very long to put them in the dish-
washer.... Jeez.
(Cartel and Shop Boyz)?
Yummy, coffee... I can’t live without you.
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Features
The Colonnade’s Guide to Art and Entertainment
Friday, January 23, 2009 www.gcsunade.com Section Editor, Amanda Boddy
New
Milledgeville locals audition talents
Year’s
goals
motivate
students
by matt roGers
staFF Writer
Have you been wanting to
change something about your-
self but can’t make yourself
start? 2009 is here. Now is the
best time to start. A new year
signifies a time to focus on
change. New Year’s resolutions
give us hope to rid ourselves of
our bad habits and a chance to
embrace some better ones.
GCSU, along with
America as a whole, seems to
agree that it is time to rid our-
selves of that extra weight. The
Colonnade conducted an infor-
mal survey of GCSU students
to see what their New Year’s
resolution was. The survey con-
cluded that getting fit was the
BoBBy genTry / Senior phoTographer number one resolution among
GCSU students and local residents of all ages performed their talents for the judges of Milledgeville’s Got Talent, a production that is planned for March 27. GCSU students and losing
weight was a close second. Our
survey almost matched the pop-
by kyle Collins people away because they couldn’t Aycock, a high school senior, dancing) for real and have a salon
ular resolutions found by the
senior reporter sing, but still had talent. will pursue a vocal performance or something where I could teach,”
U.S. government, which found
Auditions for the talent compe- major at Trevecca Nazarene Uni- Valera said.
“losing weight” to be number
The reality show obsession tition were expanded beyond just versity in Nashville, Tenn. next fall. Two rap groups including
one.
American Idol kicked off it’s 2009 singers. Participants with skills in Her musical foundations are rooted Milledgeville’s Urban Soldiers
The Depot’s increased vol-
season Jan. 13. Millions of fans can dance, instrumentals and hip-hop in Southern gospel and country mu- flowed over urban beats. Both Ur-
ume of students since winter
not get enough of talented singers got their chance to perform. sic, which as an African-American ban Soldier members are attending
break has also reflected our sur-
and entertaining critiques from the A four judge panel evaluated gives her a unique appeal. Baldwin High School.
vey’s finding.
presiding judge panel. each person’s skill set. In addition If she makes the big show in Even though the panel isn’t used
“There’s been a big increase
In addition to GCSU and Milled- to Joiner and Fields, the audition March, Aycock plans to switch her to that genre, Doggboi and female
[of students],” Student assistant
geville Idol events, local residents judges included former GCSU Idol performance up from Milledgeville partner I.T. impressed the judges.
at the Depot Lindsay Timms
and college students have another contestant Mary Zehner and dance Idol. The original song had a positive
said. “It’s been really busy.”
competition developed in a reality critic Sarah Stone. “I take each competition as a message and featured a freestyle by
Student opinion differs on
TV mold. Last Tuesday, the new Between the two days of audi- learning experience,” Aycock said. both members during the closing how effective resolutions work
production, Milledgeville’s Got tions, both local high-schoolers “I’ll definitely take a different genre verses. When a rapper freestyles, in people’s lives.
Talent, began auditions. and GCSU students alike got to test that I did last time because my com- they throw together lines on the “I’d rather make changes
After the success of Milled- their talent against experienced ob- fort zone is a little bit different con- spot with no memorized lyrics. for myself than just for a New
geville Idol last August, GCSU’s servers in hopes of making the cut. sidering you don’t see very many Zehner is pleased with the variety Year’s resolution,” Junior Beth
Department of Continuing Educa- “The cool thing is there is no age black people singing country.” of talent they get to narrow down. A Shepherd said. “But resolutions
tion decided to develop this new limit,” Joiner said. Junior liberal studies major An- final audition on Jan. 22 wraps up can hold people accountable to
competition for spring. Danielle Opening tryouts brought out a drea Valera kept auditions fresh the preliminaries. make changes.”
Fields, a program coordinator for talented mix from belly dancing to with her belly dancing routine. Un- “Once we get the thoughts from “New Year’s resolutions are
continuing education, and Z97 FM a band with an eight-year-old drum- like the jazz or salsa dance groups the other two judges, Danielle and a way to trick yourself to do
local personality Phillip Joiner are mer. The young boy got more reac- choreographed numbers, Valera I will sit down and determine the something productive but gives
co-executive producers of Milled- tion than most from Joiner. went straight improv. lineup,” Joiner said. you an excuse to slack off until
geville’s Got Talent. Joiner will “I started playing drums when The native Venezuelan is mostly Fields said they will choose at the New Year starts,” Freshman
host the event on March 27 in Rus- I was 11, so you got me,” Joiner self-taught. Valera imitated what least 10 and possibly a few alter- Ross Sheppard said.
sell Auditorium. said. she saw in popular artists like Sha- nates in case those selected have New Year’s resolutions are
“We decided to do (Milled- A contestant from 2008’s Milled- kira, whose belly dancing is world any conflicts arise. nothing new. According to a
geville) Idol in an effort to see if we geville Idol, Chay Aycock was renowned. “We are hoping to bring the com- New Year’s Resolution Fact
could get the community to come comfortable with the atmosphere. The audition for Milledgeville's munity together,” Fields said. “We site, New Year’s resolutions
out and blend no matter what their Having multiple competitions and Got Talent is the first competition sold out for (Milledgeville) Idol, so date back to 153 B.C. when
background or status,” Fields said. auditions on her resume, Aycock for Valera. She would love to con- we’re expecting the same thing for Janus, a mythical king of Rome,
The turnout for Milledgeville exhibited a natural poise during her tinue her talent one day. this.” who had two faces, was wor-
Idol was more than expected. performance. “Maybe I could teach it (belly shipped. His faces allowed him
Fields said they had to turn so many to look back into the past and
forward into the future. Janus
symbolized their resolutions
and many Romans sought for-
Taiko drummers enthrall audience with their art
giveness from their adversaries
and also exchanged gifts before
the beginning of the New Year.
Some believe that New Year’s
by ryan del Campo of musical time, and instead simply
resolutions date back even fur-
staFF reporter feel the beat. Each player must be
ther than the Romans. The Bab-
completely in sync with the rest of
ylonians started the tradition of
The show started with a bang. the group to achieve the perfection
resolutions around 2000 B.C.
Five performers stood by their Ronin strives for.
The Babylonians’ number one
drums; four at deep drums and The English system of rhythm in
resolution was surprisingly not
one in front at a small high- bass drumming, as they explained,
losing weight or getting fit, but
pitched drum. They played a five relies on a series of straight eighth
to return borrowed farm equip-
minute song, shaking the halls of notes. Another system, which they
ment.
Russell Auditorium, and capti- explained like a horse uses a synco-
New Year’s day hasn’t al-
vated their audiences’ attention pated feel. Matsuri and traditional
ways been on Jan. 1 either. The
from the beginning. taiko playing uses a distinctive trip-
Babylonians celebrated the New
The Ronin Taiko Drum- let feel.
Year after the Vernal Equinox,
mers have performed together The drums they use range from the
Mar. 23 on our calendar. Their
for about five years, but their meter diameter shime-daiko to the
celebration didn’t end after just
art form has existed in Asia for much larger and deeper hira-daiko.
one night; it lasted 11 days. The
8,000 years. “Taiko” in Japanese Positions to play the drums include
Romans continued the celebra-
literally translates to “drum” or straddling the drum and leaning back
“wide drum.” These massive as well as squatting beside the drum, tion of the New Year on Mar.
percussive instruments were first both of which can be physically de- 25. However, emperors over
used in modern-day China and manding. time tampered with the calendar
Korea to encourage soldiers in The show also includes various and eventually it became out of

war, as a method of calling orders, other percussive instruments like cymbals synchronization with the sun.
and to delineate borders. The Shinto claire dyKeS / STaFF reporTer and incorporates a type of flute. These in- To solve this issue, the Roman
Taiko drummer performs in Russell Auditorium for GCSU students and
and Buddhist drummers who played struments serve to cut through the deep senate, in 153 B.C., declared
the taiko long ago believe a God bass of all of the drums to help to keep the Jan. 1 the beginning of the New
lives in the drum. They quite literally live, breathe, and perform rhythm. Each performer also punctuates Year.
Modern uses of the taiko in Japan commonly their art. Their performances usually last an hour their drumming with accented and short vocal Unfortunately, this tampering
occur at fishermen festivals known as matsuri, and a half, but they live their art continuously by calls. continued until Julius Caesar,
and as encouragement to loggers and fishers on practicing and meditating. Their rigorous train- “I really enjoyed the show,” said Freshman in 46 B.C., introduced what has
the shores. ing can also include running, weight lifting, and Colin McLean, “I had to go for my music class, come to be known as the Julian
Ronin tries to maintain an authentic feel to its long hours of exhausting practice. but I am definitely glad I saw them.” Calendar. It kept Jan. 1 as the
performance. The performers have mastered a Their practice also requires a mastery of their Ronin Taiko Drummers certainly captivated New Year, but in order to syn-
mix of both musical talent and martial arts. group “ma,” or feeling of rhythm by way of the their audience throughout their performance. chronize the calendar with the
One of the performers described their show as intervals of space in between them. This fasci- This initial performance for the semester set sun, Caesar had to let the previ-
“all of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects nating concept requires that the trained musi- the bar high for the rest of the scheduled perfor- ous year continue for 445 days.
of life brought together.” cians give up their sense of rhythm and definition mances at GCSU.
10 t C F J 23, 2009
he olonnade eatures anuary
Professor’s Latino-inspired
Spotlight
art on display at Blackbridge
C t
by helsea homas
How to: Fight winter’s wrath
Come January the winter winds pick up and nature seems to be
shivering all around us. Temperatures plunge and heating bills rise.
Here are some classic, as well as alternative ways to stay warm
throughout the day and at home.
5 Forms of
Clothing:
winters wrath:
1) Loose Layers: Not only are layers BoBBy genTry / Senior phoTographer
• Wind : Layers and wind Art Professor Sandra Trujillo’s art is inspired by traditional Spanish festival masks.
in style, but they provide the best insula-
resistant fabrics fight this the best.
tion. With looser layering, warm air will
• Moisture : Staying dry is is often served at carnivals, parades and other
be trapped between the different layers. by Claire kersey celebrations. By associating the food with
essential. Wet fabrics release heat.
This also allows for better regulation of staFF reporter the artwork, Trujillo augments the connection
• Radiation: Wear beanies, with Latino culture.
body heat when you can remove pieces of
snow caps or hats. About 50% Oversized ceramic heads shoot glazed “I wanted to take this idea of these carnival
of body heat escapes from your clothing easier. There is also unrestricted stares at visitors to the Blackbridge Hall art figures and realize them in ceramic,” Trujillo
gallery. Although some of them seem benign, said.
head or neck. blood flow with looser fitting clothes,
they all have a message behind them. They Some of the pieces are from a previous col-
• Breathing: Cover your preventing sweat. are part of the newest art exhibit, “Churros lection of work dealing with the relationship
face and mouth to inhale and cre- 2) Footwear: Socks are essential. Locos,” which held its opening reception and between portraiture and patronage.
gallery talk Jan. 22. “I still consider them to be portraits, but I
ate warmer air. Whereas boots and athletic shoes resist
The show features the works of art pro- think they’re maps of something larger than
• Conduction: Wear gloves the majority of wind and weather, the best fessor Sandra Trujillo. The show is a rite of myself,” she said.
and avoid touching cold objects, way to maintain warmth for your feet passage for all new art faculty after a year at Trujillo’s art also makes statements about
like metals. GCSU. It shows students and faculty the pro- politics and current events.
is to wear socks. For camping or longer
fessor’s perspective and style of art. A piece titled “Gold-Plated Farewell” is
durations outside, use the layering tech- “Churros Locos” puts a new spin on Span- her statement on corporate greed. Black paint
Helpful hints: ish festival masks, called los gigantes (giants) seeps from underneath the shimmering gold
nique. First put on a pair of silk, nylon, or
and cabezudos (big heads), which are usually veneer to create the look of oil.
1) Keep clothing clean. Insu- thin wool socks. Then put a thicker cotton
made of papier-mâché. Los gigantes wore the “I called it ‘Gold-Plated Farewell’ to talk
lation is only effective when heat or wool sock over that to preserve heat. masks while walking on stilts, but los cabe- about some of the excesses of the banking
is contained by dead air spaces. 3) Scarves and hats: This may come zudos wore the masks alone. They are nor- institutions…this is a heavier statement than
mally humorous depictions of peasants, kings, most of (the pieces),” Trujillo said.
Dirt, grime, and perspiration knot as a shock, but these are not just meant to queens and other figures. By creating them us- One preliminary drawing displayed in the
fabrics together and demote the be an accessory. Wrap the scarf around ing various ceramic materials and techniques, exhibit is titled “Dear Sonny,” and is a satiri-
efficiency of garments. Trujillo makes the masks her own, updating cal depiction of Gov. Sonny Perdue’s plea to
your neck and tuck it into your jacket
the subjects depicted to comment on today’s Georgians to pray for rain. This drawing led
2) Drink more liquids. With-
to warm your chest. Even more so than world. to the ceramic piece titled “Cold Water,” com-
out warning the cold causes us to
your feet, your head releases a lot of body “The show was definitely inspired by think- menting on the water shortage in Georgia.
lose more body fluids. ing of those large heads and seeing what they “Cold Water” utilizes a glaze that runs down
heat. Covering your head with a beanie or
3) Eat food high in calories would be like on a larger scale,” Trujillo said. the length of the piece, resembling water.
baseball cap reduces the loss of body heat. Her artistic process begins with a drawing Despite some of the heavy political impli-
like beef, nuts, stews, or cheeses.
with a cast of characters and a story behind cations, visitors can still be amused. Humor
4) Tights: Put on tights or leggings
Faster digestive tracks can create
them. From the drawing, the images are trans- is an essential part of her art, from the subject
more body heat. underneath your pants. This feels like an- ferred to a ceramic surface to be painted and matter to the name “Churros Locos.”
4) Own one jacket that is other layer of skin and can go a long way. fired in the kiln. The sketches that inspired “My belief is that the scale makes them
the main pieces are also on display, showing humorous. In adopting this tradition, from
well-insulated, wind resistant, and 5) Gloves: By wearing gloves or
the viewer the six months of hard work that which to begin my new work, I wanted to gain
water proof. mittens that cover your hands up to your went into the collection. that sense of humor with ceramic sculpture,”
5) Fur-lined hoods decrease wrist you are not allowing any cold air The name “Churros Locos” came from the Trujillo wrote in her artist’s statement.
festival atmosphere that Trujillo’s work ex- The show will be on display through Feb. 6
wind chill considerably. circulation to move through.
udes. A churro is a fried cornmeal dessert that in the Blackbridge Hall art gallery. The show
can be covered with cinnamon or chocolate; it is free and open to the public.