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The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia College & State University T C he olonnade Friday, January 29, 2010 - www.GCSUnade.com - Volume 86, No. 15 Early news morning Task force created to address course requirements Committee focuses on incident updating curriculum Page 4 Yves-Rose Saint-Dic raises Public Safety Haiti Milledgeville, Ga. trains community Law enforcement Rose Ais concerns techniques taught in Southern Haiti hits police academy Page 3 FeaTures by elise ColCord sTaFF wriTer home Pets return to A mass Connect-ED message, Front Campus including a text alert and record- Weather encourages ed voicemail, went out to GCSU owners to flaunt Graphic by rebecca burnS students, faculty and staff early animal companions this past Friday alerting of a “per- Page 12 GCSU faculty member’s brother, son with a weapon” on campus in Milledgeville. The message, sent by campus police at 4:54 a.m., advised mother survive recent earthquakes recipients to “stay barricaded until given an all clear.” The warning came in response by Chelsea Thomas ing her children with her. She says that Haiti has to an incident involving an alleged senior reporTer “a pull on many.” gunman who threatened his ex-girlfriend and two men who were with When SaintDic first heard the news of the her, according to officials. Holden On Jan. 12, one of the worst earthquakes in earthquake she was in shock. Haiti in approximately 200 years shook the earth “I was driving home that evening when the ra- M. Furner, 20, of Gainesville, was of the country’s capital city of Port-au-Prince. dio said there had been an earthquake in Haiti,” later arrested and charged with sev- SaintDic said. “All they said was that there was a eral felonies. He is not a GCSU stu- The magnitude 7.0 earthquake left structures of 7.0 earthquake. I was in shock because you never dent. all kinds in rubble, from shacks to national land- hear about an earthquake in Haiti. They prepare A second alert later went out at marks. Even the hope of Haiti itself seemed bur- them for hurricanes, but an earthquake was never 5:36 a.m. advising of Furner’s arrest ied. For those students who happened to glance in our vocabulary.” and for recipients to resume normal at the news the next day, many were saddened. Chef inspires new Upon hearing more detailed facts later that activities. But for Yves-Rose SaintDic, director of Institu- entrée options night on evening news broadcasts, she found her- Olivia Holden, a freshman art tional Equity & Diversity at GCSU, the quake self seeking reconciliation. Asian Bistro brings major, said she snapped to attention was a more personal catastrophe. “I sat on my couch for two hours numb. (My unique taste downtown as her roommate groggily read the SaintDic was born in Haiti and was raised there sister) and me stayed up all night trying to find Page 13 until the age of 14. Her mother and brother live out more,” SaintDic said. alert message aloud. “I ran into my suitemates’ room. there now, along with many distant cousins. Ev- sporTs ery year she has returned to visit, sometimes tak- Haiti page 13 We locked the door, jumped in the same bed and huddled together Reeling in a Top talking about the situation when we heard a male voice yelling right out- 10 ranking Dean of business hired side our window,” Holden said. GCSU fishing team Holden said she heard someone ranked No. 6 in nation yelling. Page 14 “We heard him say, ‘I’m going to by maTT Chambers Academic Affairs Sandra Jor- kill you, and it’s the fastest way to senior reporTer dan said. “Dr. Young is going to heaven or hell,’ “ Holden said. “We were terrified. So at that point we make absolutely certain that Dr. immediately called 911.” After a 14-month search, Liao-Troth is ready to ‘hit the Dave Groseclose, assistant vice GCSU has hired Dr. Matthew ground’ prepared to lead Geor- president for public safety, said Liao-Troth as the new dean of gia College’s College of Busi- campus police was informed of the the J. Whitney Bunting College ness.” incident around 4:30 a.m. by the of Business. Upon arrival, Liao-Troth plans Milledgeville Police Department. Liao-Troth, currently the to enact his vision for the busi- “(Environmental Health and chair of the department of man- ness college. Occupational Safety Coordinator) agement at Western Washing- “For the undergraduate pro- Justin (Gaines) went ahead and did ton University, in Bellingham, gram, I want to better integrate the Connect-ED message from his Wash., will officially start at it with the rest of the college,“ home,” Groseclose said. “I drove as GCSU on July 1. Liao-Troth said via telephone. fast as I ever have getting into town. Liao-Troth will work with Dr. “We need to clearly articulate Dale Young, the interim dean why you should get a business Special to the colonnade I got here about ten minutes to five Best in the west for the College of Business, to degree at a public liberal arts Dr. Liao-Troth will begin his position and about 5:30 a.m. we had the man as dean of the College of Business in custody.” Both GCSU hoops teams help ensure a seamless transi- college.” on July, 1. According to a college news re- hold top spot in PBC ‘s tion. Liao-Troth plans to visit Liao-Troth also wants to de- lease, Furner was charged with three western division Milledgeville every month until velop connections between the Bunting College of Business counts of making terroristic threats, Page 14 he starts to work with Young. business college and the com- and others,” Liao-Troth said. underage possession of alcohol and “Dr. Young contacted (Liao- munity. Liao-Troth will also foster a misdemeanor obstruction charge- Troth) and arranged a series “I’ll be focusing on more of internal relations with the stu- FoCus on of telephone and face-to-face external relations, building up meetings,” Vice President for friendships with the J. Whitney Dean page 4 Connect-ED page 5 Students give their time to serve GIVE Center promotes Students prime targets of break-ins ways to volunteer Page 6 by drake simons city limits, south side of “Nothing has been recov- sTaFF wriTer city limits, east and west.” ered, and I am not hopeful Electronics items that anything will be,” said se- After a reported 43 can fit into a backpack are nior international business burglaries between the be- what’s stolen most often, major Rob Glaze. Break-in ginning of December and according to Milledgeville Glaze and his room- 1.Lock doors 28 Prevention mid-January, some GCSU police. mates were robbed around and secure students are experiencing “Electronics have made New Year’s Day and had windows Tips first hand the reality of it easy for people to prey several electronics items break-ins. Students cer- on people. Just to go in stolen, including a desktop The number of tainly aren’t the only tar- and grab this laptop and computer, laptop and video GCSU students gets to be burglarized, but back out and sell it for game systems. Glaze said chosen to partici- they seem to be easy marks 100 bucks on the street,” he is certain his doors were 2. Leave lights 3. Record serial when they leave town. Swicord said. “It’s been locked, but believes that pate in the spring on if you plan “We always have Thanks- laptops, TVs and gaming the thieves entered though numbers of 2010 Leadership giving break, spring break systems. They’re just grab- an unsecured window. to be gone for valuable Certificate and Christmas break. Col- bing things that they know Senior theater major long electronic lege kids leave and hous- that they can get rid of.” Bren Thomas and his Program es get broken into,” said To help find stolen pos- roommates also fell victim items Captain Dray Swicord of sessions, the police have to burglars. The roommates the Milledgeville Police an anonymous tip line. lost a TV, an estimated $20 Department. “It’s not just Some students still don’t in change and a DVD. a college problem. This is feel their possessions will Source: info.gcsu.edu from the north side of the likely get returned. Break-ins page 5 Graphic by rebecca burnS 2 T C n J 29, 2010 he olonnade ews anuary Public Safety offers Flashback: spring police academy by drake simons sTaff wriTer Public Safety is offering a 12-week police academy open to students, faculty and staff in hopes of shining a new light on the department. Participants in the academy get a chance to learn about law enforcement through class lectures and hands-on experience. The in-class lectures are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Arts and Sciences Building, room 2-75. Students will also meet outside of class for more involved training. Students enrolled in the class will be taught about the criminal justice system, police patrol techniques, crime prevention programs, defense tactics, traffic stops, making ar- rests, investigations, firearms and the court system. Sgt. Greg Williams is in charge of the program, which is being held for the second time this school year. In the fall 18 participants were enrolled in the course. “The class last semester was probably SpeCiaL to the CoLonnade half women. There are a lot of females Fall police academy students, senior Sahkita that participate,” Williams said. “We had Law and junior Jordan Brown practice sweep- GCSU Library SpeCiaL CoLLeCtionS The fire of 1924 destroyed the main building on campus. The large structure, a lot of sophomores, juniors, some seniors ing rooms and a few freshmen.” which housed many of the college’s classrooms, was located behind Parks Hall Williams believes that the low number law enforcement. where the formal garden is today. of freshmen participants in the fall was “I honestly believe members of the fac- because new students on campus are of- ulty and staff can learn as much from this ten bombarded with various clubs and ac- course as students,” said Dr. Carrie Cook, tivities, and have not yet learned about the assistant professor of criminal justice. “I program. The class is open to students and faculty who have an interest in the field of Academy page 5 Tailgating now approved for select home games Georgia College unveiled its first homecoming, with the theme “Peace is a Precious Jewel.” “The vast personalities presented in by maTT rogers, sTaff reporTer & lots serving the Michael Peeler Athletic our community can all be expressed through some outlet of the CaiTlin renn, sTaff wriTer Complex. homecoming. Floats, cars, costumes and dorms are each encour- The original title for the policy was Stu- aged to interpret ‘peace,’” the Colonnade wrote. The article noted The GCSU University Senate unani- dent Policy on Alcohol and Illegal Drugs. that plans for homecoming were “coming along,” and students mously approved a new drug and alcohol Some of the senators felt that this name policy this past Monday that allows tailgat- didn’t cover everything the policy itself were encouraged to take part in making it a memorable event. ing at home sporting events. The Alcohol did. Jan. 29, 1971 and Illegal Use of Controlled Substances “Legal drugs can be used illegally and Vol. 46 Issue 12 Policy passed after five scheduled mo- illegal drugs are always used illegally,” tions to amend the policy were approved said John Swinton, chair of the Curricu- Louis Rukeyser, the first economic editor for ABC Evening News, and another motion was introduced. All lum and Assessment Policy Committee. spoke at Georgia College on Feb. 5, 1974. Rukeyser hosted a free six were correcting word choice, howev- The policy states that no alcohol is per- lecture, “The World and Your Money,” in Russell Auditorium. er, one dealing with the title of the policy mitted inside the Centennial Center or Rukeyser went on to host two television shows and earn acclaim attracted most of the discussion. any other intercollegiate athletic venue. as People magazine’s “only sex symbol of the dismal science of The policy, which SGA had been push- Additionally, this policy employs a time economics.” Rukeyeser retired and later died of multiple myeloma ing, allows tailgating at major events, constraint on tailgating activities: No tail- on May 2, 2006. such as home baseball and basketball gating is to begin more than three hours games. For the events taking place on prior to an event or continue more than Jan. 25, 1974 Main Campus this year, the surrounding three hours after the event’s conclusion. Vol. 57, Issue 12 parking areas serving the Centennial Cen- Although the University Senate policy ter are designated as the tailgating area on covers the issue of intoxicated students Issues of The Colonnade from 1925 to 1975 are now available to game days and the days of other major at games, it doesn’t leave all students be be viewed on microfilm in the library. events. For events at the John Kurtz Field, tailgating will be permitted in the parking Tailgating page 4 J 29, 2010 N T C 3 ANUARY EWS HE OLONNADE Helping Haiti heal Ways To GGivIeV AEi d To Haiti AID Students, faculty gather resources to send support Asprin Tylenol BY CHELSEA THOMAS happened in Haiti, but until my mother Motrin SENIOR REPORTER decided to go to there as a trauma nurse it Vitamin C did not become real to me and my broth- Since Jan. 12 when Port-au-Prince, er,” Hanna said. “From hearing her stories Haiti suffered an earthquake at a 7.0 mag- of people and faces, I can connect person- nitude, many GCSU students and faculty ally with this disaster.” have been personally responding – either Hanna and her brother, Will Hanna, who trying to gather funds for medical needs is a GCSU freshman pre-middle grades and desperately needed water, or to raise education major, continue to pray for their awareness in the general public. mother as the aftershocks continue. According to a university e-mail sent by “(My family) received a text message MONEY and MEDICINE Vice President for Student Affairs, Bruce from her telling us she was okay after the Harshbarger, one student has already 6.0 aftershock,” Katie Hanna said. “After raised over $2,000 for the relief fund at that I was relieved that she was safe. Yet, the Exchange Bank, located at 250 Han- there are still daily earthquakes and no GRAPHIC BY REBECCA BURNS cock St., through organizing student ef- one can go inside buildings.” forts. Unimaginable to many here on campus, there, she worked with 15 others to run it does not fade out with time. In an effort arranged by junior Hillary Katie and Will Hanna feel how dire this a vacation bible school for orphans. The “We don’t need to move on and forget Daniel, the GCSU Student Health Center situation is every day. On Jan. 23, Katie group worked to deliver shoes to impov- in the next couple months. The news will is accepting sealed donations of Tylenol, talked to her mom, and one story has par- erished villages in the mountains and to move on, but Haiti will still be suffering Motrin, aspirin, vitamin C and multivita- ticularly stuck with her. pave a road so that trucks could deliver and need relief,” Callaway said. “I would mins until February for a team of medical “There was a patient yesterday that (my packages of food to people. love to see students from this university professionals from Georgia set to go to mom) found in the tent cities,” Katie Han- “Personally, my heart was heavy upon go down there and help (and) for us to do- Haiti in March. na said. “She could see a hole reaching all hearing about the earthquake. As soon as nate money from here.” For some students, the earthquake has the way into his brain, and yet he was still the news broke I just wanted to be there Yves-Rose Saint-Dic, Director of In- been an even more personal investment. alive after a week of no treatment.” with the kids,” Callaway said. “I wished stitutional Equity & Diversity at GCSU, Katie Hanna, a junior special education Like the Hannas, Hannah Callaway, a I didn’t have school so I could be with agrees with Callaway that college stu- major, knows intimately the fear of hav- junior early grades education major, is them.” dents have a responsibility as the “future ing a loved one in the midst of that disas- also personally connected with the disas- Callaway hopes to return to Haiti to leaders of the world.” ter as her mom ventured down there as a ter in Haiti. Callaway went down to Haiti continue mission work in the next year. “Since the recovery is going to take volunteer nurse a week ago. last summer for a mission trip in a city She was encouraged by all the relief orga- “I knew it was a traumatic event that 40 minutes north of Port-au-Prince. While nizations and people giving aid, but hopes Help page 4 GCSU awarded grant to Old mission statement help fi ght childhood obesity target of new revisions BY PONTUS FERNO and businesses, governmental agencies, and BY STEPHEN HUNDLEY Plan, is part of the college’s Technical STAFF WRITER faith-based organizations, intend to improve STAFF WRITER Memorandum, which can be down- the situation. loaded online. The three-page docu- The Center for Health & Social Issues at Dr. Lidstone, Director of the Center for Typically a mission statement is no ment is full of items and legal-sound- GCSU has been awarded a $360,000 grant Health & Social Issues, had no problems longer than a few paragraphs, which ing language. from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. creating support for the coalition was not leaves the college’s current slab of “What we want to achieve is a more The grant will be used to combat childhood diffi cult. script looking a little bloated. streamline, user-friendly version of obesity and to promote healthy eating and “People were very eager to join in and A hybrid task force of students and our current mission statement,” said active lifestyles, especially among low-in- more than willing to contribute,” Lidstone faculty met Jan. 5 for a ram-and-jam Patty Maguire, a senior English ma- come population segments and minorities. said. brain typhoon, where the group sur- jor and student representative on the Out of a total of 540 national contestants, To achieve its goals, Live Healthy Bald- veyed for thoughts on the college’s mission statement task force. “It was Milledgeville and the Live Healthy Baldwin win will not only promote healthier food goals and priorities. interesting to see that both faculty and coalition emerged as one of 40 proposals choices – part of funds will be used to es- “From an admission’s viewpoint student representatives had a lot of the selected to participate in the Foundation’s tablish neighborhood vegetable gardens – (the mission statement) allows for a same insights and goals.” Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Initia- but it will also by focus on general policies consolidated viewpoint for students In addition, the mission statements tive, a $33 million nationwide program and and lifestyle. The coalition’s major project RWJS’ most signifi cant effort thus far. is a trail stretching from the Occonee River with specifi c ideals looking for spe- of four other universities, namely: According to a study contributed to by Greenway all the way to GCSU West Cam- cifi c colleges, and from an administra- North Georgia College & State Uni- GSCU Dr. Mike Martino and his exercise pus, and further to Baldwin county schools tive viewpoint it provides a standard versity, Brown, Columbus and Geor- science students, 62 percent of boys and 51 and industrial zones beyond. for administrators to operate by,” said gia Tech were surveyed. percent of girls currently fall into the cat- The trail would total 14 miles and link Andrew Whittaker, a sophomore po- No date has been set for a follow- egories of moderately high to very high in downtown Milledgeville to its surround- litical science major and Student Gov- up meeting, but speculations by com- terms of body fat percentage. ings, providing children with a safe route to ernment Association senator. mittee members point toward early to Live Healthy Baldwin, a diverse coalition The current mission, the Institution- mid February with a tentative goal of of GCSU, GMC, as well as local schools Grant page 4 al Mission Statement and Strategic completion set for fall 2010. 4 T C n J 29, 2010 he olonnade ews anuary GCSU to review future core curriculum by sCoTTy ThomsPon 2011, all four-year institutions pleased with the direction of the sTaff rePorTer will be revising their existing USG and the new core curricu- Core Curriculum: 42 hours core curriculums and will submit lum. A recent state Board of Re- their required core learning out- “They are providing each in- Area A gents decision has prompted a comes to the Council on General stitution more leeway to shape -Communication and quantitative skills GCSU task force to review the Education for approval. In the their general education curricula Area B school’s future core curriculum. fall of 2011, the new core will around their distinctive mission,” In October, the regents approved be implemented at all four-year Jordan said. “We want a cur- -Institutional options a revision of the University Sys- schools, and two-year schools riculum that meets the needs of Area C tem of Georgia’s core curricu- will be required to begin evalu- 21st century students, reinforces -Humanities, fi ne arts and ethics lum. Fulfilling core curriculum ating their core in dealing with intentional learning and reflects requirements is vital to earning a transfer students. The new core our distinctive liberal arts mis- Area D degree at GCSU, as well as other will take full effect at all colleg- sion.” -Natural sciences, math and technology colleges and universities, so the es beginning in the fall of 2012. To help with evaluating the Area E task force’s job is an important Once that process is complete, core curriculum, Jordan has set one. schools will be required to report up a task force group, consist- -Social Sciences Dr. Sandra Jordan, provost and assessments of their core to the ing of faculty from each college. Area F vice president for Academic Af- Council on General Education The task force is being chaired -Lower Major Requirements fairs, is heading up the look at the no later than every seven years. by Dr. Julia Metzker and also new core curriculum for GCSU. Even though a new core is be- includes Dr. Ken Procter, Dr. “The university undertook a ing implemented, there will be Kalina Manoylov, Dr. Robert review of the general education no effect on current GCSU stu- Blumenthal, Dr. Elaine Whita- curriculum several years ago, dents. ker, Dr. Craig Pascoe, Dr. Ben but the finalization of that plan “Our policies state that a stu- Scafidi, Dr. Sunita Manian, Dr. Graphic by rebecca burns was delayed because the USG dent completes the degree re- Lisa Griffin, Dr. Marianne Ed- was considering changes,” Jor- quirements as described in the wards, Dr. Elissa Auerbach, Dr. dan said. “Now that the Board catalog that was current when Steve Elliott-Gower and Dr. we were in the previous process of Arts and Sciences, said that of Regents has finalized its core that student first matriculated Mike Digby. so we can determine how to move in addition to developing a core curriculum, it’s time for us to into the university, unless that “There are a variety of ways forward,” Jordan said. “They are curriculum consistent with the review ours and determine how student chooses to migrate to the that campuses organize them- also hosting faculty meetings to school’s mission, another im- well it aligns with the new mod- most current catalog,” Jordan selves to undertake a review of update the campus on the new portant goal is developing one el.” said. the core curriculum, and this curriculum requirements.” From now through spring of Overall, Jordan said she is team is taking measure of where Procter, dean of the College Core page 5 Nursing program tests Faculty furlough days challenge, help students are numbered, hopefully by danielle Paluga is troubling to many aspiring nurses. The by Claire dykes “We haven’t been told as of today by sTaff wriTer students get three chances to pass the test. senior rePorTer (the University System of Georgia) that GCSU alumnus Brandy Bowman, a cur- they are expecting (furloughs) for the GCSU nursing students have many rent registered nurse, needed all three GCSU employees were informed this fiscal year 2011,” said Susan Allen, chief tests to take before, during and at the end chances to finally pass the test. past week that of the two mandatory fur- budget officer and director of payroll of their program. One test, known simply “Some people thought it would be eas- lough days left to be taken, one is slat- services. “They’ll decide if (furloughs as the exit exam, is the most important be- ier after the first time because you knew ed for the Monday during the week of are) necessary based on the governor’s cause if a student does not pass ithe or she what the test was like, but this wasn’t the spring break, March 22, and the second mandates.” cannot graduate. case.” Bowman said. “The test was differ- must be taken before June 30 on a day Since the start of fall semester, GCSU The first test in the nursing program is ent each time you took it.” employees making more than $23,660 that will not impact classes. The remain- the TEAS, or Test of Essential Academ- Bowman graduated last year, but she annually and not on H1-B visas have ing furlough dates are the last two of the ic Skills. Sophomore pre-nursing major and 10 other nursing majors went through taken four furlough days. The six un- six that were mandated for this school Megan Savransky is taking this test very the graduation ceremony without know- paid time-off days amount to about a 3 year. soon. ing whether or not percent pay cut and are expected save “At the moment we are not expecting “The TEAS is the test they were really GCSU about $990,000. you take before you can “Some people graduating. furlough days next (school) year,” GCSU Furloughs were not the only way of get into the major, the thought it would “It was unfair. The President Dorothy Leland said. dealing with tough economic times this nursing cohort,” Savran- whole test-taking Budgets are still depleted, but next year. A $200 student fee doubled from sky said. process was very year GCSU will have to search for an- be easier after the prior year. This saved GCSU $1.4 Once in the nursing pro- stressful and hard,” other way to save money. million dollars, according to Allen. gram, students must take the first time... Bowman said. specialized classes to pre- If a nursing stu- pare for the exit exam. In but that wasn’t dent fails then he or these classes the students she must come back Help To help with Haiti relief visit: practice for the final test. the case” to GCSU for another Junior Macy McCullough semester to take the is in the nursing cohort one-hour class that Continued from page 3... and has experienced the –Brandy Bowman prepares them for the testing practices first exit exam. decades, the students can prepare them- gcsu.edu/aidinghaiti hand. Nursing program According to Bow- selves for how to enter that,” Saint-Dic or the GIVE Center “At the end of each se- alumnus man many of her said. “I would encourage a student to be mester you have to take classmates and other culturally conscious and to form a part- a standardized test called alumni have protest- nership with Haiti, maybe a Haitian uni- the HESI in each nursing class,” Mc- ed the policy by writing letters and trying versity for example.” Cullough said. to get the department to change it. Gregg Kaufman, instructor and coor- The testing process is not one of Scan- But the testing does not end there. The dinator of civic engagement, feels Haiti Graphic by Matt chaMbers trons or blue books, instead the nursing students must then take another test to be- needs to take measures to continue re- is needed. Maybe students can organize students use technology on judgment come a nurse, which is why the exit exam building. tables to help raise money.” day. is so important. “Haiti needs to take stock of the These past two weeks since the initial “To become a certified registered nurse “The exit exam is supposed to prepare government leaders who survived this earthquake has raised a lot of concern one has to pass the boards, or specific cer- you for the (National Council Licensure earthquake, then move forward with the for Haiti on the GCSU campus. It is the tification test given by the state, which Examination) which is a state board test help of the U.N. delegation,” Kauffman hope of many that others will get in- are given on the computer,” junior Cody that grants you your license to practice if said. “As for GCSU students, a number volved in sending aid to Haiti and unit- Moshersaid said. “The reason that these you pass,” Mosher said. want to go and help rebuild. Yet, right ing to bring the country hope in the next tests are computer based is to help us pre- The NCLEX is arguably the most im- now medical teams are needed. Money few hard months. pare for our boards.” portant test an aspiring nurse will take. The fact that nursing students cannot But, if they pass it all the years of testing graduate without passing this exit exam will have not been in vain. Grant ple return from intramurals”, Evert said. Knight suggests lighting and emergency call buttons would help with safety if Continued from page 3... students were to use the trail at night Dean The four to five million dollars, which a lot of qualified candidates who we might school and offering GCSU students car- is the estimated cost of the trail, is con- Continued from page 1... not have been able to reach otherwise,” free access to West Campus. siderably more than the current grant; Schwartz said. “I am totally in for it and would defi- however, Dr. Lidstone is confident that dents, faculty and staff in the business Liao-Troth flew to an interview to meet nitely use it”, said Sophomore Travis the project will be realized college. He seems to have already made an with the search committee in early Octo- Knight, Biology Major at GCSU and “This grant shows commitment,” impression on the search committee. ber. also a runner on the University’s cross- Lidstone said. “Also, it opens doors to “I’m really enthusiastic about (Li- “They really sold me on GCSU,” Liao- country team. Early Childhood Educa- match funds with even bigger organiza- ao-Troth) coming on board,” said Joe Troth said. “They were very gracious.” tion Major Anna Evert feels she would tions, such as the Department of Natural Later on in the interview process Liao- also use it; however she does have Schwartz, associate professor of market- Resources and the Department of Trans- Troth visited Milledgeville and the cam- some safety concerns: “It would be very ing and search committee member. “He’s portation’s Safe Routes to School pro- pus in person. sketchy at night, for example when peo- clearly someone who not only has great gram.” “I’d been through Macon before, and ideas for how to move the college forward, I’d been to Atlanta before, but not Milled- but he’s also very concerned about doing geville,” Liao-Troth said. “It was great that in a way that is consistent with what Tailgating nated “family friendly zones,” for fans meeting with students, and with the faculty is best for our students, our faculty and our who wish to attend events without con- and staff.” staff.” suming alcohol, be set up. No alcohol Liao-Troth even visited some of the Continued from page 2... The search for a new dean began back in will be allowed in areas designated as downtown hot spots in Milledgeville. October 2008 following the resignation of lieving it won’t occur. “family friendly zones.” “I got some coffee at Blackbird (Cof- Dr. Faye Gilbert in July. Sandra Gangstead, “People are going to drink as much as This new tailgating policy is aimed fee),” Liao-Troth said. “I like that they the dean of the College of Health Sciences, they want,” junior math major Stephen at helping to increase campus pride chaired the search committee for the open- have a roaster in the window.” Higgins said. “I hope (Public Safety) and unite students before major events ing. Other committee members were all Now that Liao-Troth has accepted the can keep (tailgating) under control, but on campus. The first tailgating event is position and been officially hired, he plans it could be a huge mess.” planned before the men’s and women’s College of Business faculty members. to move, along with his wife and two To help prevent trouble, the policy basketball games on Friday. To help hire the best candidate possible, daughters, to Georgia in June. reserves tailgating rights only to people “We’re excited about tailgating be- the committee used a national firm in the “The fact that’s selling (my daughters) is who are 21 years of age or above. Public cause it provides a lot of opportunity for search process. that it’s only a good day’s drive to Disney Safety must be present at all tailgating campus ethos and building great Geor- “The firm, Parker Executive Search, is World,” Liao-Troth said. “And it will be events. gia College traditions,” SGA President very respected, … and they have access to nice to see the sun on regular basis.” Also stated in the policy is that desig- Zach Mullins said. J 29, 2010 n T C 5 anuary ews he olonnade Police getting to kick a door down le- gally; you get to conduct an investigation.” Continued from page 2... Detectives Robert Butler and Michael Baker will create a mock crime scene and plant evi- felt like I was a student because dence for students to collect, and that was the nature of my role in construct a criminal case, which the academy. The course was ex- they will then take to a mock tremely informative about sev- trial in the city municipal court eral aspects of policing.” toward the end of the course. The class is even open to stu- “We’re going to set you up in dents who attended the academy previously. Senior sociology ma- a scenario of investigation and jor Camille Fonseca enjoyed the we’re going to make it real,” class so much last semester that Williams said. “You’re going to she decided to enroll again this come out of there with the expe- time around. rience and the knowledge.” “My criminal justice profes- Participants also receive fire- sor mentioned it to us and said arms training and will be given she would be taking the course, a chance to visit a firing range so I went to the first meeting and for live-fire practice. Students thought it would be a lot of fun, must buy their own ammunition, and I had the best experience which constitutes the only cost ever,” Fonseca said. “I joined the of the course. second time because I really en- “My favorite part of the class joyed myself, the officers, shoot- was the gun range,” Fonseca ing, activities and that my pro- said. “I also liked the active Special to the colonnade fessor was doing it as well.” shooter scenario, where we From left to right: sophomores Evan Karanovich, Matt Bolden and Mac McElveen practice the proper way to enter During the course, students went upstairs in Beeson (Hall) a room during this past semester’s police academy. observe the everyday duties of in groups of four with a hostage. at a banquet dinner. Students and person at the Public Safety office educate.” Fonseca said. ”I would Public Safety officers. Our job was to capture or shoot faculty who are interested in at- located at 300 N. Wayne St. tell a fellow student that this pro- “It’s a great way for people to the shooter and rescue others.” tending the course should visit “I’ve learned that it’s much gram is like no other experience, understand if they want to be a Participants who complete the the Public Safety Web site to more than riding around in cars and it’s the most up-close and police officer or a law enforce- course by attending regularly will download an application, which and writing tickets. They are re- personal course that you will en- ment officer,” Williams said. be recognized with a certificate at can be e-mailed or dropped off in ally there to protect, serve, and counter in college.” “It’s the sheer experience of you the end of the 12-week program Connect-ED some students who just don’t put two and two together until these types of situa- Stay informed Get registered tions,” Gaines said. Continued from page 1... Students often rely on the physical pres- 1. Login to myCATS. with Connect-ED ence of the police officers around GCSU 2. Click on the “Student” tab. following a scuffle during his arrest. and Milledgeville to keep a watchful eye 3. Under “Paws links” select “Personal Info” Despite the apparent quick response, on their well-being. 4. Click “Connect for safety” some students were still skeptical of the Given GCSU’s pedestrian-friendly Crisis or not, the Emergency 5. Enter you cell phone num- effectiveness of the Connect-ED system Main Campus, students often walk to ber Action Plan can be located at: following the incident. many destinations around campus and the Andrew Nonemaker, a freshman in downtown area. Wells Hall, was relieved at the arrest, but “I don’t feel any less safe, though the www.gcsu.edu/emergency/ continues to forgo being alerted via Con- incident is scary to think about,” senior actionplanmain.htm nect-ED. Jennifer Kneisel said. “I feel that Public “I am not signed up for the Connect- Safety responds very quickly to anything ED program, and don’t feel that this in- like that.” cident will affect my habits, except make Graphic by Katelyn hebert Holden and Kneisel felt concern, worry me more aware of my surroundings,” and relief as they read the warning and re- Nonemaker said. solved Connect-ED messages later in the prove communication. push the button that’s pre-scripted for Gaines said he has concerns about the morning this past Friday. “We’ve been approved now for a mass- armed assailant and your response time safety of those students who have not Gaines and Groseclose want to reach alert siren to be placed on Main Campus for that is seconds, not minutes,” Gaines signed up with alert-message system. the vast majority of the students when and West Campus, much like a tornado said. “Then I could send out the Connect- “I think that’s one of our largest limits. emergencies hit. To do this, they say siren. If we had say, an armed assailant, ED message and overlap our emergency You can put the notification that we have they’re continuing to look for ways to im- what would happen is the dispatcher could communication.” Connect-ED everywhere, but you have Core According to officials, the revised core will still allot 42 hours of credits and guarantee transfer of core courses. It will look Continued from page 4... mostly the same as the current one, with Area A containing communication and consistent with other institutions within quantitative skills and Area B contain- the USG. ing institutional options. Area C consists “From the Board of Regents point of of the humanities and fine arts with eth- view, we want to make sure that students ics being added in, while Area D consists transferring in or out of GCSU will have of natural sciences, math and technology. their core credits counted. That expecta- Area E deals with social sciences, and tion is there to make things easier for stu- Area F consists of lower division major dents,” Procter said. “I think we want to requirements. have something special that keeps with Three new learning initiatives have the goals of a public liberal arts institu- been placed into the revised curriculum: tion. We just need to make sure we bal- U.S. perspectives, global perspectives ance that with the USG’s goals.” and critical thinking. The U.S. and global Procter added that the task force itself is perspective aspects are considered over- not implementing a new core. lay requirements and consist of courses “We’re simply advising the provost on found in Areas A-E. The critical thinking what the next course of action should be,” area will be developed by each individual Procter said. institution within the USG. Break-ins mistic about the number of burglaries going down in the coming months. “It’s going to get worse before it gets Continued from page 1... better in my opinion. I think we all as citizens, or people who go to school here, victim to burglars. The roommates lost should be more proactive in trying to de- a TV, an estimated $20 in change and a ter stuff like this,” Swicord said. “When DVD. you leave, if you think you’re going to be “I feel like they took our TV so they broken into take your laptop, put it in your trunk.” could pawn it, and they took change. Checking all door and window locks is That’s it,” Thomas said. also a step to take when leaving. Swicord Milledgeville police have noticed an suggests recording serial numbers of valu- increase in break-ins and able electronic items thefts over the past year. “It’s going to and installing software These crimes have been on computers that can non-violent and nearly get worse before allow the owner to all committed when track the location of it the resident was not at it gets better in in the event that it is home. The break-ins stolen. Several laptops have affected all types of my opinion.” have been recovered residents in the city. already using software Although police have designed to track it if no verifiable data on –Dray Swicord stolen. how many victims were Other suggestions college students, it has Milledgeville police might be for students disclosed that one-third captain to set up a light on a of the break-ins were at timer inside their resi- commercial locations dence or to tell neigh- and even the mayor of Milledgeville was bors when they are leaving and for how not spared. long. Swicord also asks everyone in the “Our mayor — he lives in Carrington community to be more observant and to Woods — his house got broken into. not be afraid to report suspicious activi- These guys stole one of his rings, broke ties to the police. into another house over here off Jefferson “We know the college is here to stay, Street, and those kids got caught,” Swi- and we want them to stay,” Swicord said. cord said. “The ring on that guy’s hand “We want them to be safe, and we want to was from the mayor’s house.” do our best to reassure parents when they Swicord said he’s not necessarily opti- send their kids to school.” Focus On: Service The Colonnade’s Guide to Campus Culture Friday, January 29, 2010 www.GCSUnade.com Section Editor, Amanda Boddy Sorority dedicated to serving others Gamma Sigma Sigma members join together to better their community BY DANILLE PALUGA array of volunteer work. presents them to the mem- STAFF WRITER “Some of the girls are bers. into helping animals so we Both girls have favor- Gamma Sigma Sigma is have some volunteers at ite charities that they love. an on-campus sorority that Caring for Creatures and The sorority’s biggest is dedicated to service. we always love helping event is Relay for Life Every GCSU soror- out Relay for Life,” Moun- and this is Mounnarath’s ity has a philanthropy they narath said. favorite charity. Anderson support, though. Kappa Another member of the loves Habitat for Human- Delta has several includ- sorority, Sonya Anderson, ity, which the sorority has ing, Girl Scouts of the senior exercise science worked with in the past. USA and the Children’s major, said it also works They do have social Hospital of Richmond, with Locks of Love and things like other sororities. Va., Alpha Delta Pi has One Campaign, which They have formals as well Ronald McDonald House raises hunger and home- and that is what makes Charity and Zeta Tau Al- lessness awareness. Those them similar to other so- pha’s main focus is Breast are the two main focuses rorities. But they are dif- Cancer Awareness. this spring. ferent from other volunteer Gamma Sig, as the “Everyone has a niche of clubs on campus according members call it, has many what they like. The mem- to Anderson. charities it works with. bers get into sub-groups of “We are different from The president of the soror- what they like to do,” An- other organizations be- ity, Phetsada Mounnarath, derson said. cause we have a sister- a senior creative writing Every chapter of the hood,” Anderson said. SONYA ANDERSON / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER major, explained that her service gets opportunities From left, sophomore Lily Neal, sophomore Sara Guy, senior Phetsada Mounnarath and fresh- sorority is involved in an together for the club and Gamma Sig Page 7 man Lexi Kraft pick up trash in Bartram Forest doing a project with Gamma Sigma Sigma. GIVE Center plans 2010 events and goals BY SOPHIE SINGER volve a large group of students and staff ries and eventually create a work similar who volunteer with one of the programs STAFF WRITER members. The video will be entered in a to the popular book "Chicken Soup for with a free day at one of Disney's parks. contest in order to increase cancer aware- the Soul." The book, a title for which has The event would not take place un- The GIVE Center at GCSU serves as ness and raise money for the American yet to be decided on, will be used to help til the fall, but it's a defi nite possibility, a volunteer organization where students Cancer Society. raise money for the GIVE Center. Stiles said. “I feel that Mickey (Mouse) can make a difference by contributing to “It is a unique way to raise money and “I feel it will be a great seller because will help us recruit some new volunteers the community. With the help of Kendall awareness for Relay for Life and is going it will be fi lled with stories by GCSU and is a fantastic way to honor and cel- Stiles, a GCSU staff member, and several to be a great way to showcase GCSU and students and how they have made a dif- ebrate volunteerism.” other volunteers, the center has set many its students as well,” Beute said. ference every day in our community and One of the newest programs that the goals for this year along with numerous The GIVE Center has also been work- throughout the state and world,” Stiles GIVE Center is planning is the GIVE upcoming events. ing over the past couple of years on Sto- said. Center Alternative Spring Break Service The Purple Glove Dance is one such ries of Service, encouraging students to Another endeavor that will be worked by the Sea in Savannah. The GIVE Cen- event scheduled for Feb. 17 from 12:30-2 write about their personal experiences on this year is operating with Hands on ter is looking for 15 to 30 students to sign p.m. at Front Campus. with the service and how it has made a Network and Disney Parks to select some up and participate in the program, which Senior Jaquie Beute will be fi lming a difference in their life. of the service projects as Give A Day, aims to combine a spring-break getaway Purple Glove Dance video, which will in- The goal is to gather around 100 sto- Get A Day project, which rewards people GIVE Center Page 7 A heart for helping others on the Executive Board ate People,” is the author for the Georgia College of Sharing Moments of Personnel Association, Recognition Everyday Georgia Association of and is in the process of Volunteer Administra- working on her second tors and is the president book. Her philosophy of The Georgia Campus could not be stated any Community Service As- better than what Winston sociation. Churchill said, “We make She has served on the a living by what we get. board of directors for We make a life by what COURTESY OF GCSU.EDU Big Brothers Big Sisters we give.” of Oconee, Oconee Pre- “I have been doing Ms. Kendall Stiles is vention Resource Coun- service all my life and The Founder and cil, The American Can- it comes second na- Director of both The cer Society and the Life ture to me. Most days I GIVE Center, (Georgia Enrichement Center. can’t believe that I have College & State Univer- She is the treasurer for the job I have and how sity Involved in Volun- The friends of the Mary lucky I am to have this teer Efforts) and Hands Vinson Library and is a job. I absolutely love the On Milledgeville. Chamber Ambassador students and learn from She has been working with the Milledgeville & them everyday as well in the fi eld of Student Baldwin County Cham- as they inspire me by Development and Vol- ber of Commerice. how passionate they are. unteerism for 15 years, She recently earned the I am very proud of what most of which has taken highest honor of student the GIVE Center does as place at GCSU. affi ars within the state of well as what it stands for She received both her Georgia by receiving the and really look forward bachelor’s degree in el- Theodore K. Miller Out- to where we are head- ementary education and standing Professional ed in the future. I have her master’s degree in Service Award. not ever had a day that leadership in higher edu- She is also the found- I come into work that cation from Appalachian er of WRAPPERs, “We State University. She is Recogntion and Appreci- Kendall Stiles Page 7 How to record service hours: When getting involved with a service If the hours are turned in at the end of organization or doing your own volun- each month, a student has a chance of be- teering, make sure to log your hours. ing part of a drawing to earn a Campus Forms for logging hours are available in Life T-shirt which could result in winning the GIVE Center and will eventually be $1,000 from Campus Life at the Bobcat available online. Awards. To make it easier to turn in volun- Hours can be counted for individual teer hours, the GIVE Center is putting up efforts, group hours and event hours. It drop boxes around the school for students is also possible to track fundraising and to submit their hours. There is one in the hours spent collecting. College of Education, College of Busi- In order to record the service hours cor- ness, College of Arts & Sciences, College rectly, a full name and GC ID are neces- of Health Services, Library, Student Ac- sary. The hours also need to be verifi ed tivities Center and Sodexo. Students can with whatever agency they were done also expect to fi nd boxes in the residence with. halls later in the semester. J 29, 2010 F O T C 7 ANUARY OCUS N HE OLONNADE GIVE Center by the numbers: How can you get involved? Top 10 programs students Find a service opportunity on campus that you are passionate about gain volunteers hours BY AMANDA BODDY organization revamp its Web site to at- with: SENIOR REPORTER tract more viewers. Like photography? Take pictures to support a cause you are 1. Alternative Break passionate about. Use your phone skills Even students who are familiar with 2. Dance Marathon for to volunteer in customer service for a limited time and money can be a part the Kids of creating a better community. A huge charity or your fl air for numbers to help 3. School Based Mentor charitable donation or full-time volun- an organization with their accounting needs. 4. Camp Counselor teering isn’t necessary to creating a last- The GIVE Center is located in En- 5. Survivor Buddies ing impact. According to Kendall Stiles, nis Hall on Hancock Street and is a great 6. GC Idol GIVES the director of the GIVE center, there are resource for fi nding your serving niche. 7. Religious Ministries three major ways to help out a nonprofi t There are plenty of opportunities to use or contribute to a cause you are passion- 8. Fundraising your time and energy toward something ate about. 9. 30 Hour Famine you can connect with. These are all the 10. Race for the Cure categories of opportunities students have 1.Volunteer to get involved: Top 10 contributing on- It’s just that simple. Give some of campus organizations COURTESY OF GCSU.EDU your time to tutor a local middle school - Animals student or to take care of animals. Even - Children & Youth According to the GIVE Center Web site, the 2008-09 aca- 1. Gamma Sigma Sigma demic year had a recorded 49,625 hours of service. just an hour a week volunteering is time - Disabilities 2. Alpha Delta Pi well spent. Giving your time is not only - Disasters 3. Zeta Tau Alpha Volunteer hours by race benefi cial to those you are helping, but is - Education & Literacy Volunteer hours by 4. Delta Zeta personally fulfi lling, too. - Elderly -American Indian (104) gender 5. Phi Mu - Environmental & Recycling -Asian/Pacifi c Islander (554) 2. Fundraising 6. Baptist Collegiate - Female Issues -Black, Non Hispanic (2,412) -Female (41,677) Ministries We all know that money doesn’t grow - Fine Arts -White (29,268) -Male (6,396) 7. Survivor Buddies on trees, but people are generally willing - General Service 8. Wesley House -Hispanic (738) -Undisclosed (1,552) to drop some change for an important - Health 9. Pi Kappa Phi -Multiracial (734) cause. Make some posters encouraging - Male Issues 10. Collegiate 4H -Undisclosed (15,815) others to donate funds for The Red Cross - Minority Issues or collect those coins hidden in your - Offi ce & Clerical couch or in the bottom of that old purse. - Patriotic & Political - Poverty GIVE 3. Advocacy - PR & Event Planning Raising awareness is an integral part - Recreation & Outdoors Center of helping a cause. Write letters to your - Religious senators explaining how you feel about - Technology child soldiers in Uganda or get the word Continued from out about how many lives breast cancer page 6... claims each year. Check out http://www.gcsu.edu/give/ programs.htm for an in-depth look at Use the skills and resources you al- how you can get specifi cally involved in for students along with proving the connection transcripts. ready have to do something to help these causes. community service. with alumni, trying to “We have come a long others. Good with computers? Help an In addition to events strengthen male participa- way with many of our pro- planned for this school tion in volunteerism by grams, however, I feel that year, the GIVE Center has 10-25 percent, and creat- this semester is going to be $2,246.67 also set several long-term ing a new program to help the best one we have had goals. transfer students volunteer with some of our new pro- It is working on im- hours to their experiential grams,” Stiles said. The above amount is the sum of money sophomore Erin Gant helped to raise to send to Haiti toward relief efforts. Gant decided to do something to help the Carib- Gamma Sig Greek Philanthrophies bean country after fi nding out about the earthquake that struck earlier this month and realizing that she couldn’t personally give anything. She and some friends dedi- Sororities: cated their time over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend to stand outside Continued from page Zeta Tau Alpha- Susan G. Komen of the Wal-Mart in Milledgeville and collect change. Over the weekend alone they Alpha Delta Pi- Ronald McDonald House 6... raised over $1,000. They then decided to sit out on campus, as well as travel to the Kappa Delta- Girl Scouts of USA residence halls and apartments asking for donations. Gant deposited the money in Delta Zeta- Boys and Girls Club “We also make it a point the “Milledgeville Loves Haiti” fund at Exchange Bank. Gant is an example that to know everyone and students can have much power and infl uence to help others out. It can be as simple their names no matter how Fraternities: as asking for spare change to make a large difference. See page 3 to read more about many members we have,” Pi Kappa Alpha-Ronald McDonald House Gant’s contribution as well as other’s efforts in helping Haiti. Mounnarath said. Pi Kappa PHi-Push America Numbers have depleted Delta Sigma Phi-March of Dimes and grown off and on from Phi Beta Sigma-American Cancer Society the chapter’s founding in 1997, but currently the group has approximately GRAPHIC BY DANIELLE PALUGA 55 girls. “Personally we like to ity, instead of the sorority The group’s rush is in let the school year get go- choosing her. the fall, but in previous ing before we jump into it. “I found the sorority years it was in both the We think this is less stress- to be a wonderful to meet spring and fall semesters. ful for the freshman,” girls my own age who had It’s held a few weeks af- Mounnarath said. my same interests for com- ter school starts, which is Freshman Danielle munity service and assist- unusual for a sorority, but Mullen liked the sorority’s ing others, whether in a it’s something that’s been tradition of holding rush small way on campus, or an ongoing tradition for because she felt like she perhaps in outreach pro- Gamma Sig. got to choose the soror- grams,” Mullen said. longer but never that I Stiles of her role at the Kendall Stiles wish I did not have to GIVE Center. come to work. This is a Stiles is passionate Continued from page 6... not a job to me but rather about helping children a career and a career that and likes to work with I wish I did not have to I am passionate about. the Make A Wish Foun- work, however there has We have been so lucky dation, Relay for Life been some days I wish I to have the support by and the American Cancer could have slept a little the students,” explained Society. O pinion The Colonnade’s Forum for Public Debate Friday, January 29, 2010 www.GCSUnade.com Editor-in-Chief, Claire Dykes S A N even te ine WesbyAllen State-level budget cuts focused on education As the fi rst month of 2010 comes to a close Geor- gians have unfortunately been warned that more bad omens may await their wallets. Gov. Sonny Perdue’s proposed budgets earlier this month include steep cuts to many spending areas, including education. The budget proposals now go to the General As- sembly, where lawmakers traditionally use them as a beginning point for their own spending plans. These cuts, if approved, will further the fi nancial burden on Georgia’s education system. Following a host of cuts to education over the past year, including to colleges and universities, it’s hard to see how it will not be adversely affected. Perdue said that the cuts had to come from state- wide education funds because, by law, educational spending must be at least half of Georgia’s $18.6 billion budget. The total reduction for 2010 is a whopping $1.2 billion in state spending and of this, Pundits are not always all-knowing $147 million is from University System GCSU funding. Last year, GCSU reacted to budget slashes by When watching the news on ed pundits like Democratic strate- following the direction of the University System, TV these days, whether it be from a gist James Carville is authoring I which included instituting temporary furlough major network like ABC, or a cable AN books proclaiming that Democrats days. President Dorothy Leland said that this year network such as CNN or Fox, most BRIDGEFORTH will have a solid political standing GCSU will have “to fi nd a different way to cut the the time these days, you’ll hear for 40 more years. budget.” some talking head giving their take As much as the analysts want Budget cuts will call for creative and clever on whatever the political topic is what they predict to actually come planning, both from the university and its students. of the day. They make it seems as Brown, R-Mass., recently won a to fruition, most of the time it Since many students have personal attachments to certain benefi ts and traditions, some could feel if their opinion is the Holy Grail of special election for U.S. Senate, doesn’t because instead of be- the pundits. While some are open every pundit across the politi- these cuts while others may barely notice them at ing realistic about the future, they minded to others’ opinions, most of cal spectrum dove in to give their all. become spin machines and spew the bunch don’t want to hear any- analysis about what it means for Some students fi nd it hypocritical that despite out what they and their party really thing except what they have to say. the left, what it means for the right the University System cuts, GCSU is still able to wants to happen. Sure, political They are quick to give out their and everything else in between. continue many expensive building projects, such junkies (including myself) eat it readings and predictions for the There were even some talking as the renovation of Herty Hall that began in No- up, but I think we have to step future of the electorate citing some heads propping up the idea of vember, the Campus Theatre restoration that began back and really look at the situa- partisan poll with skewed numbers Brown running for president in over a year ago and the beginning of the new well- and for the most part, they miss the 2012. Six months ago, Brown’s tion from an objective perspective. ness center on West Campus. However, funding for mark of what is really happening name could barely even get airtime Investigate these issues and politics these projects is separate from general education funding. within the political atmosphere. and most people didn’t even know for yourself instead of listening to When viewing the current fi nancial situation it’s But after their predictions are he existed. the pundits. Understanding it all for clear there is not much of a cushion to fall back, at wrong, they want to revise their It’s a similar case with the presi- your own benefi t is the only way to least until the economy gains some strength back stance and pretend like they knew dent. A few years ago, most people really make a sound decision in re- on. The Colonnade recognizes how this strain is al- this was going to happen all along. had no idea who President Barack gards to politics and public policy. ready affecting many students’ individual fi nances. When Senator-elect Scott Obama was, but once he got elect- Just try it for a change. We hope that this year will prove to better the current conditions. The lesson we are all learning is how to further each dollar. Satire: Do vegetarians eat Animal Crackers? Please send responses to [email protected]. Vegetarians are an evil burlap- even skipped my friend’s funeral wearing, picket-signing, paint- because her father offered my girl- S throwing cult from hell. For the TEVE friend chicken at the wake. It was EDITORIAL BOARD last six years, I’ve been working HOLBERT then I realized that sometimes life undercover in this ring of sadistic is about pleasing ourselves instead soy lovers, and I barely made it out of others — no matter how fi ne. Claire Dykes Joanna Sullivan Editor-in-Chief Asst. Features Editor alive. You ask, “How is vegetari- That night, I took my girlfriend Colonnade@ anism a cult? Do they have secret for redemption. Along the car ride out to our spot. 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O J 29, 2010 O T C 9 ANUARY PINION HE OLONNADE pinion The Hammer Times by Michael Christopher “What efforts have you seen around campus being done to help Haiti and have you personally done anything?” “I try to encourage my friends on Facebook to donate thru texting “Haiti” to 90999. You can also buy songs on iTunes (such as the) ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ album. There is so much you can do to make a difference.” Lindsay Davis, sophomore, art major “This past Saturday The Velvet Elvis had a beach party that I went to and gave a donation. My parents have also donated.” Ian Oching, freshman, biology major L ETTER TO THE EDITOR Will non-Greeks have to pay for this “I have seen the health center ask for donations and, no, I haven’t because I am broke.” ‘nonsense village?’ Emily Davidson, senior, literature major Dear Editor, nonsense village? I fear that with a Greek village being I’m writing this in regards to Rebec- so far from campus (where most GSCU ca Burns’ article, “Greek village focus of students live) drinking and driving will new study.” I think this idea of planning be on the rise as students will defi nitely a Greek village on West Campus should have to drive to access the new village. be stopped before it even begins. I am Lastly, I think an exclusive village will “I have seen little signs and fl yers around not affi liated with GCSU Greek life so alienate the Greeks from the non-Greeks for the Red Cross. I personally have not I hope that none of my student fees will even more than they are now and that is go to this village. I know students who not what this school is based on. done anything.” do not use the Wellness Depot but have Zack Elliot, senior, art studio major to pay the recreation fee. So, will non- Sarah Wilder Greek students have to help pay for this MAT graduate student L ETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY “I went to Wal-Mart, and there were people from GCSU taking donations. It really The Colonnade encour- • telephone number • All letters will be edited touched me. I haven’t been able to donate ages readers to express • year of study for grammar, spelling and their views and opinions • major punctuation errors. any money, but I try to stay aware of things by sending letters to the Only your name, year • All letters become the that are going on.” editor at: CBX 2442; of study and major will be property of The Colonnade Milledgeville, GA 31061 printed. and cannot be returned. or by e-mail at colonnade- • Unsigned letters will not Xan Nichols, senior, art studio major • We are not able to ac- [email protected]. be printed. Names will be knowledge their receipt or All letters must be withheld only under very Reported by Mandy Ellis typed and include: unusual circumstances. disposition. Letters will be • names • Letters longer than 300 printed at the discretion of • address/ e-mail address words may be condensed. the editor-in-chief. P W OLL OF THE EEK GRAPHIC BY CLAIRE DYKES Have you started looking for housing for Fall 2010? I hate it when guys tell you that you need to chill and then never ever follow up on it even when they have your number! We expect them to pursue us not the other way around! Rejection only hurts for a few minutes then you get over it! Man up already! 38 % Some days, I feel like total crap. But love really does heal. Yes 25 % I play Neopets, but I’m in college, so I don’t ever tell anyone because No I’m afraid of the stigma. Seriously? First there is the temporary fee increase, then the passage of the $175 fee for a new wellness center that we don’t need, and now talk of a Greek village. Where is all this money coming from when 38 % you’re slashing budgets left and right? And now there is talk about making the core more based on liberal arts. Right, because that is what I already know business, science, pre-engineering, nursing, health services, psychol- where I’m living ogy, criminal justice and etc. majors need... more philosophy that is all based on point of view. Here’s a crazy and radical, liberal arts idea: Why not establish a board that looks at the diversity issues around this campus and more of the fact that there has not been a Campus Climate survey since 2005. Next week’s question: How come no one else seems to have any homework? Do you support building a Is the most trending topic on Twitter really iTampon? Greek village at West campus? I miss commercials with jingles. 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Features The Colonnade’s Guide to Art and Entertainment Friday, January 29, 2010 www.GCSUnade.com Section Editor, Claire Kersey Asian Bistro introduces new fl avors Family-owned restaurant adapts to Southern taste buds BY JOANNA SULLIVAN said. “We’ll have to work in STAFF WRITER the newer more adventurous things slowly.” In downtown Milled- John works alongside his geville, the new restaurant brother-in-law Austin Tran, on the block is Asian Bistro. who is the main chef at the The heart of the restaurant is restaurant. its head chef and co-owner, “We get along very well John Tran. He is original- when we are working togeth- ly from Stamford, Conn., er,” Austin Tran said. “To where he grew up around the be honest we’re like family restaurant business. here, we work together very “As a kid I went to Thai well because we are family and Vietnamese restaurants and that affects the staff as all the time,” Tran said. well.” “Then at 16, I started work- Although business may ing in restaurants. I worked not be as busy as they would at fi ve restaurants for about like, the two are optimistic 14 hours a week for each that the tides will change. job.” “Right now I’m very John proved to be a very grateful we’re right here in dedicated worker and conse- a college town,” John Tran quently demonstrated com- said. “The great thing about mitment toward the culi- college kids is that they are nary arts. He trained at the very adventurous, and their University of Connecticut- minds are more open.” Stamford where he discov- From the students who ered his love of French cui- have discovered Asian Bis- sine, hence the word “bistro” tro, the general consensus is in his restaurant’s name. very positive. “My favorite food to eat “I got the Pad Thai and an would defi nitely be foie order of the eel sushi rolls gras. Do you know what last time that I went,” senior that is? Goose liver. It is a business major Bud Caton French delicacy. My favorite said. “I’ve been to the res- food to make is pâté because taurant two or three times. it tastes so fresh when you They just have great service make it,” Tran said. and the people who work As for Tran’s love of Asian cuisine, it comes down to there are nice. Especially a simple formula: the more John, he is really nice.” daring, the better. But he’s The restaurant has also taking a cautious approach left an impression on Bethan before trying anything too Adams, a freshman nursing exotic at his new bistro. At major. least for the time being. “I think more people “I came to Milledgeville in should go to the Asian Bis- June of last year to be with tro because the food is very my family. The folks here well made and it has turned are accustomed to Southern out to be one of my favor- food, so the menu I have now ite places to eat downtown,” is basic Asian cuisine,” Tran Adams said. AUSTIN CABOT / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER From left, brothers John and Austin Tran co-own the Asian Bistro. Their menu consists of Asian cuisine of various origins, but soon they hope to introduce more items. “The folks here are accustomed to southern food, so the menu I have now is basic Asian cuisine. We’ll have to work in the newer, more adventurous things slowly.” -John Tran, Asian Bistro owner and chef AUSTIN CABOT / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER The Asian Bistro is located at 124 W. Hancock St., a central location for many compet- ing restaurants. Students sound off about homecoming music choices BY STEPHANIE SORENSEN with a dream to play music that was not STAFF REPORTER targeted to a specifi c genre. The band gained popularity from MySpace and This year’s homecoming lineup tours starting in 2006, but ran into a le- brings more to the table with Sean gal snag with Warner Brothers that almost Kingston and MuteMath as headlin- terminated the band. ers for GCSU’s homecoming con- “We want to make music with no bar- cert. Last year’s entertainers, Cartel riers,” Paul Meeny, bassist of MuteMath and Shop Boyz, were met with mixed told US Weekly shortly after the lawsuit. reviews, but this year it seems that “We don’t want to cater to a specifi c au- students are excited about the music. dience or political or religious agendas. Last semester, students voted on- We’re only a band.” line for their choice bands to head- MuteMath’s hit, “Typical” premiered line GCSU’s homecoming. Out of on YouTube in March 2007 and had over the choices that encompassed an ar- 100,000 views in less than four days. ray of genres, MuteMath and Sean Students are excited to see what else Kingston won the draw. MuteMath has planned. “I think the music accurately rep- “It’s nice that it’s free,” junior Matt resents our generation’s version of Nelson said. “I want to hear more about mainstream,” Matt Sanchez said. MuteMath and Sean Kingston, but I don’t Coming together from a curious know that I’d be willing to pay to hear a SPECIAL TO THE COLONNADE past, MuteMath formed from the band I don’t know that much about.” MuteMath was one of the two bands chosen to play for homecoming this year. The band plays music breakup of a failed Christian rock across different genres and originally became popular through MySpace. band and the gathering of musicians Music page 13