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Friday, March 13, 2009 - www.GCSUnade.com - Volume 85, No. 21
News
City hears group
Servin’ Aces housing petition
Prospective students
visit GCSU’s campus
Sprinfest allows accepted
students to visit and by Sarah Giarratana
Staff Writer
explore the university
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The Milledgeville City Council approved the first step in the group
DegreeWorks helps housing application for the new Delta Zeta house on Tuesday. The pass-
with registration ing of the Delta Zeta house bill went smoothly, even after the rough pass-
GCSU’s new tool helps ing of the housing ordinance restricting the number of unrelated people
students prepare for living in a “single-family” historic home to a maximum of three.
graduation A second ordinance, passed shortly after the first, allows people to
Page 2 apply for group housing with more than three residents. In order to gain
Features permission to have more than three unrelated residents, applying groups
must prove that they have enough parking for all house residents and
Fatal Attraction undergo a detailed fire inspection.
Student artist Cooper The ordinance applies to houses in districts SFR and SFR1, the areas
Dobbs van Rossum’s ex- of the historic district nearest to campus. The Delta Zeta house’s plea
hibit is now on display. continues on the road to group housing status, despite being located in
Page 11 district SFR1, with the passing of the recent movement.
With the Council’s approval, their application will move on to a Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission review, and then will return to the city
council for final approval. Director of city and zoning, Mervin Graham,
stated that she needs a fire department and parking inspection in order
Housing Page 7
New campus TV
show hits the air
Take a tour back
in time
Visit the Old Governor’s
Mansion to experience life
as a slave.
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Sports Corey Dickstein / Senior Reporter
Senior Erick Siqueira blasts a serve in Sunday’s No. 1 doubles match against Ander-
Men’s tennis jumps son University. The men’s tennis team recently moved to No. 4 in the nation.
to No. 4 See story page 14
Bobcats in top five after
Counseling provides
three wins this week.
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midterm relaxation
by Kyle Collins ams are important topics, deeper is-
Bobby Gentry / Senior Photographer
MBC-4 started producing this week on the fourth floor of Atkinson Hall. The
show is student-run and is advised by Steven Price.
Senior Reporter sues are prevalent at GCSU. Coun- by Stephanie Sorensen With bright TV personalities and
selors deal with students worried Staff Reporter new management, the network is
During stressful midterms, GCSU about financial problems, break ups getting revamped from its core.
Counseling Services coordinated and transition issues both as young GCSU moves onto the small “We’re building a foundation for
several outreach events to help re- underclassmen and seniors about to screen with a new and improved the future of the news network,”
lieve the tension of test anxiety. plunge into a volatile, professional news network. The new news- said Andy Kelly. “We want to leave
The director of student health world. cast production, MBC, will soon something that will make a long
services, Alice Loper, said students Jennifer Strole, counselor and co- light up television screens across lasting impression on GCSU and
should communicate with professors ordinator of outreach services, said campus and throughout Baldwin the Baldwin community.”
about their issues and plan ahead so part of the week’s purpose was to County. The new station will be The staff at MBC is eager to
big exams don’t become a huge bur- open peoples’ eyes by showcasing a based mostly on features and hu- start airing, but has had to postpone
Bobcats in NCAA den. variety of relaxation techniques. man interest stories, a big improve- their first show to redesign the set
The body perceives stressful exam “A lot of people walk around in ment from the standard hard news to better fit the programs objective.
tourny events as emergency situations. Psy- a constant state of stress, but it feels tactics. With a fresh approach, the New shows will air every Wednes-
Men’s hoops draws No. chology professor Dr. John Lindsay like the norm to them,” Strole said. broadcast will be run by students day at 5 p.m., and everyday after
4 seed in Southeast said increased brain waves are the “Part of the reason for outreach pro- and have a “Today” show relaxed that at the same time. Reporters can
region. worst emergency response for test grams is for people to learn skills atmosphere that will connect the already be seen scattered across the
Page 14 performance. and information to use before the college with the community. campus gathering stories and com-
“If you have a test and think that’s stress is at that crisis point.” “I think it’s a great opportunity munity feedback.
an emergency, the body is going to Midterm stress relief activities in- for people who want to learn more “We want students to see what
Weekend Weather make that same reaction,” Lindsay cluded music therapy, guided imag- about the campus,” said Caitlyn the GCSU network is about,” said
Fri. Sat. Sun. said. “The higher the rate of brain ery and a blood pressure check. The Gower, freshman. “The relaxed Daniel Troutman, producer of
waves, the narrower your focus. Test blood pressure check was the most atmosphere will be refreshing and MBC. “We want the student body
taking is considered a complex task, heavily attended event. interesting.” to know what is happening around
so you want a broader focus of at- Loper said most students’ read- The news network is gaining campus and get involved on cam-
tention. It’s not like you don’t know ings were normal, but mentioned small improvements through the pus and in the community.”
the answer, but all the answers are yearly checkups as a necessity. Peo- hard work of its staff and volun-
55 65 69 coming at the same time.” teers. They are rebuilding a classic
48 54 54 Though stressful classes and ex- Stress Page 6 news media to fit the college scene. MBC Page 5
30% 70% 40%
MBC
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T
said. “(Stress) makes any illness worst
because you are less likely to recover he Mu Psi chapter of Kappa Al-
from the sickness.” pha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
According to WebMD, high stress
levels contribute to high blood pressure are hosting their first fashion show
or hypertension. Because hyperten- on April 1 at 7:30 p.m., in the
sion forces blood against the arteries
too strongly, the heart can be damaged Arts and Sciences auditorium to
over time, eventually leading to heart raise money for the
disease or stroke. St. Jude Foundation.
Lindsay and Loper agree on poor
sleep habits as one of the biggest con-
tributors to stress buildup. Loper said
G
routine sleep is vital to prevent the
body from feeling drained. CSU’s Office of Institutional
For those struggling with stress in- Equity and Diversity’s Wom-
duced mental states, Lindsay said med-
itation could help quiet the mind. The en’s Resource Center, along with
Mayo Foundation for Medical Educa- the Women’s Studies Program,
tion and Research said meditation helps
clear the mind of distracting thoughts, celebrate National Women’s History
allowing people to gain new perspec- Month with the following programs
tives and ways of handling stress.
Advantages of meditation include located all located in the
becoming more self-aware and helping Women’s Resource Center,
individuals focus more on the present 143 Maxwell Student Union:
instead of a growing list of tasks. Taylor Ehramjian / Staff Photographer
Different methods work for different Jourdan Hamilton, senior, has his blood pressure in an event being held by Councling Women on Wednesdays
people. Experimenting to find out your
best stress escape mechanism could
Services.
Time: 12:30 p.m.
help improve the quality of everyday Date: March 18
life.
Strole said stress is crossing the line Dr. Kalina Manoylov presents “The
when it spurs distressful anxiety and Sky is the Limit” for Women in the
depression. Emotional outbursts, appe-
tite fluctuations and social withdrawal Natural Sciences
can be signs life is getting out of con-
trol. A Series of Films on Women and
“Don’t be embarrassed because ev- the Environment
erybody on campus is dealing with
some kind of confusion or struggle. Time: 3:30 p.m.
No one is exempt. It can be a sign of Date: March 19
maturity that you’re seeking (help) out Global Warming and Capitol Hill
as opposed to there being something
wrong with you,” Strole said.
Campus resources are available for
S
students searching for direction. Strole
said students have to take initiative to upport Bobcat Baseball with the
seek out the available support.
“Maximize the resources available Paint the Hill Green tailgate at
to you. This is the only time in your life West Campus at 5 p.m., and watch
you will get free therapy,” Strole said.
“Don’t look back and think, ‘I wish I
Taylor Ehramjian / Staff Photographer
Sarah Strolle participates in a stress
Taylor Ehramjian / Staff Photographer GCSU battle conference rival North
Councling Services encourage blood pres-
had done this or tried that or talked to releaving music-making session. sure checks during stressful times such as Georgia at 6 p.m.
that person.’” midterms
Student Activities
Budget Committee
Organization Eligibility and Budget Process
The Student Activities Budget Committee (SABC) will be meeting soon to discuss the
2009 – 2010 funding requests by eligible student organizations. To receive funding
for the next year, groups must meet the following specific eligibility requirements and
follow the budget request process as stated below from the approved “Student Activi-
ties Budget Committee Policies and Procedures.”
B. The organization may require certain abilities or talents of its participants. How-
ever, the right to apply for membership in such an organization must be available to
all interested students. Moreover, the organization must present a program which
satisfies the following three requirements.
1. The program must be of general benefit to the student body and participation in the
program must be open to all interested students.
2. The program must be one which the sponsoring organization is clearly better able
to present than any other campus organization already being funded under criteria A.
3. The program must have sufficient value to warrant its funding when compared to
other criteria spelled out above.
Approved student organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may pick up
information concerning the process and requirements for a budget hearing in the Stu-
dent Affairs Office. The information may also be found in the Student Handbook
Online at http://www.gcsu.edu/studentlife/handbook/advisory.html under Student
Activity Budget Committee. For full consideration eight (8) copies of the request for
funding must be submitted to the SABC by March 20, 2009, c/o the Associate Vice
President for Student Affairs, in the Student Affairs office, Lanier Hall, room 214 or
CBX 27. Approved student organizations meeting eligibility requirements are not
necessarily guaranteed funding by the SABC, and organizations relating their request
to the mission of the university will be given primary consideration.
March 13, 2009 News The Colonnade 7
Early College
Jamonica Wright said. “We have more
freedom and a better education here.”
Housing
Some students find the transition to Continued from Page 1...
Continued from Page 1... GCEC challenging.
“It’s getting better,” eighth grader Cory to process a group-housing
“The overall goal (of GCEC) is to change McCant said. “I was nervous at first. I applicant.
(the students’) self-image,” Mumma said. didn’t know what to expect. It’s much bet- Students, unhappy with
They carry Bobcat Cards and are consid- ter now. It was hard to adjust at first.” the original restrictions,
ered Early College students. We want to Wright recalls the joy she and her parents can remain hopeful that
give them an environment they can suc- had when she got accepted into GCEC. with the success of the Del-
ceed in.” “My parents were real happy and excit- ta Zeta house, the process
Economic issues are causing most pub- ed (when they found out I got in),” Wright to earn group housing sta-
lic schools to increase their class sizes but said. tus will only grow easier.
not GCEC. McCant has a younger cousin who ap- With students constantly
“GCEC provides (and sustains) a small, plied to GCEC, and McCant hopes he will moving in and out of hous-
intimate learning community that keeps have the opportunity to attend. es, the original restriction
a low teacher/student ratio by capping “He gets trouble a lot at school, “Cory outlawed more than three
the number that are accepted each year,” said. “I give him advice every day (to be- unrelated residents from
Mumma said. have better). He knows I know what I’m living in a house.
GCEC keeps the number of accepted talking about. I can’t wait until he gets his “If this were strictly en-
low so they can provide a better learning letter.” forced, students would be
environment. kicked out of their homes,”
Wright gives advice to the seventh grad-
Joel Graham, SGA Sena-
“It’s heartbreaking to see those who ers who will attend Early College in the tor, said. “What actually
don’t get chosen,” Mumma said. “We’d fall, but this advice can apply to GCSU happened and what we
love to serve more, but we can’t hold to students as well. were assured by the city, is
our philosophy if we took everybody.” “(The students) need to be more re- that students would not be
Most of the GCEC students appreciate sponsible,” Wright said. “They (shouldn’t) prosecuted (under that or-
the opportunity they are given. take advantage of the education they’ll re- dinance) if they were not a Caitlin McCourt/ Guest Photographer
“I like (GCEC) a lot,” seventh grader ceive. problem.” City Council discusses the ordinances involved with group housing
Council members at the in the areas closest to campus Tuesday afternoon.
recent meeting seemed com-
DegreeWorks tools, because it is what they use when pletely at ease with the idea
looking over graduation applications. If of another sorority house that this amendment (on the and her roommates will be
DegreeWorks shows that a student has not moving into downtown original housing bill) was in able to find a suitable living
Continued from Page 2... Milledgeville. the works, we showed that arrangement for next year.
completed a class, then the application will
“I don’t have a problem students supported this and Students continue to search
DegreeWorks displays all classes, based be denied until that requirement is fulfilled. with (group housing),” said we supported it as a student for housing within the histor-
on requirements for individual majors, that For now, the Planner just allows students Ken Vance, council member. organization,” Graham said. ic districts, though other off-
have been taken, are currently being taken to drag and drop the classes they have left “As long as they keep the in- “The City Relations Commit- campus housing options like
or those left to take before graduation. With to take in the semester that they plan on tak- tegrity of the houses for his- tee hoped they would pass it, The Grove and The Bellamy
this information, a student can go to his or ing them. Unfortunately, that does not guar- toric purposes.” and they did.” are becoming available.
her advisor and iron out a plan much more antee that those classes will be available. Despite the City Council’s Though the amendment “(Group housing) is fine
efficiently, thanks to all of the information Some may not be offered certain semesters, approval of the Delta Zeta makes group housing in his- if you’re being quiet, being
displayed on the computer screen in an easy or the class may already filled by the time a house application, students toric homes possible, some respectful to your neighbors
to read worksheet. student registers. are still concerned with the feel that the paperwork and and keeping the house up,”
The Planner allows users the ability to In the future, the Office of the Registrar restrictions placed on pro- application process might be Graham said. “You shouldn’t
drag and drop classes in the order they plan plans on using DegreeWorks and the Plan- spective home renters. too rigorous for non-Greek expect any trouble.”
on taking them. There can be up to three ner as tools to predict which classes are in “I think the ordinance is groups who only intend to
high demand and at what times. impractical,” junior Kaytie- live there during the school
plans set up in case a class does not work
“We’ll be able to look at the courses that Robyn Bird said. “We are year.
out.
The ability to plan classes out ahead of students are planning to take and see what college kids in a college
town. Why should we be lim-
“I figure (the city) should
make exceptions for stu-
Are you affected
time is advantageous in numerous ways. It is needed,” Hill said.
This could potentially help with adding ited to how many people we dents,” junior Evan Boitet by the housing
will help with planning registration for up- can live with?” said. “Having four people in
coming semesters, understanding remain- classes earlier or later based on the demand
With students being an- a house shouldn’t make liv- ordinances?
ing degree requirements and preparing for from students using the DegreeWorks Plan-
appointments with academic advisors. ner. gered over the housing or-
dinance, SGA stepped in
ing more difficult (for stu-
dents).”
Tell us at
The next program will be held on Thurs-
“By doing it (planning your schedule) quickly to find a solution. Bird remains hopeful that www.GCSUnade.com
ahead of time,” Watson said, “it takes out day, March 19, in the University Banquet
“When (SGA) found out despite the ordinance, she
the guesswork, takes out the panic of advis- Room at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
ing.”
The Office of the Registrar strongly ad-
vises students to take advantage of these
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on photojournalism
Just a few weeks ago, The Pentagon announced that
they will relax the ban against photographing flag draped
coffins of fallen soldiers. But, is this a positive step for
media or a crushing blow to mourning families? The Col-
onnade thinks that the responsibility of the photojournal-
ist outweighs the possible harm publishing these photos
might do to family members.
Since 1991, during the Persian Gulf War, photojournal-
ists have been forbidden by the government to take photo-
graphs that ought to be shown to the world. There is more
emotion and impact in a single photograph of the coffins
being unloaded from ships and planes than a well-written
article and a list of names of the same fallen soldiers. As
Editorial Board from the British that symbol- Obama, he took up an invita- Prime Minister Brown? The for rocky waters, just as our
izes the very deep connection tion from the White House to answer is Psycho, Star Wars, alliance is with the British.
Corey Dickstein Katelyn Hebert that England and America meet with President Obama. ET, the Wizard of Oz along Obama vowed to improve
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Claire Dykes bust is the most fitting sym- conference together, just as president gave our nation’s our number one ally.
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will join don’t like it student!
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beer is very, very bad..............
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like it Are the commercials really THAT important to you?? Hey here’s a thought...
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Friday, March 13, 2009 www.GCSUnade.com Section Editor, Amanda Boddy
Adderall
by Ryan Del Campo one taking weight loss medicine or “I might sell ten
Staff Reporter coupled with alcohol consumption. one week and just
It also causes problems if taken in a couple here and
Midterms have come and gone. excess doses or with caffeine. Even there the next,” he
Before we know it, we will have if taken correctly, symptoms of the said. “For friends,
finals to spend every waking hour drug can include stomach pain, I will sell one 30
studying for. Sometimes the stress dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, milligram pill
factor and the overbearing work- headaches and loss of appetite. It for $3. For other
load are just too much for the av- can even cause sudden death in pa- people, I will
erage college student, so many tients with cardiac abnormalities or charge $4 or $5.
turn to alternative methods rather serious heart problems. The people who
than conventional exhaustive study This issue exists on a national rarely buy it have
hours. Some students cheat, some level as well as in college atmo- no problem pay-
give up and some beg their pro- spheres. The DEA estimates that ing five bucks be-
fessors for extra help. Others may the annual street value of diverted cause they don’t
take the medicated option, whether controlled drugs rivals that of co- know otherwise."
or not they have a prescription for caine and surpasses that of both These unli-
the drugs. marijuana and heroin. censed distribu-
The most popular drug used and “Nearly seven million Ameri- tors do not rep-
abused among stressed students is cans used prescription drugs non- resent the whole
Adderall: a stimulant in the am- medically in 2006,” claims another population of pre-
phetamine family. Adderall’s medi- UpToDate publication, “which scribed Adderall
cal intention is to treat Attention is more than the number who use users. Freshman
Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, ec- Jordan Spires has
Hyperactivity Disorder and nar- stasy and inhalants combined.” taken Adderall for Lissa Speer/ Senior Photographer
colepsy. Some comparable drugs Adderall, and similar stimulant about a year and Adderrall. a drug perscribed to those with ADD, ADHD and narcolepsy, is often sold illegally on the
which could be used interchange- use, factors into a large percentage does not sell his GCSU campus to those who need help concentrating on school work.
ably include Concerta, Vyvex and of these statistics. excess pills.
Ritalin. People afflicted with ADD While selling the drug is illegal, “Admittedly, Alice Loper, a family nurse I would not be a bit surprised if the
or ADHD use these stimulants to its distribution is also difficult to the thought has crossed my mind,” practitioner and director of Stu- trends at GCSU were similar to the
improve their focus and productiv- track. Many deals happen within he said. “But then again, if anyone dent Health Services at GCSU, has national trends.”
ity. In the majority of these cases, the confines of a house or dorm had a multitude of leftover Ad- formed an opinion about Adderall Whether or not the students at
Adderall is medically safe. How- room- well away from the authori- derall, who wouldn’t entertain the use at GCSU based upon her ex- GCSU have established a trend of
ever, users who have not been di- ties’ sight. Also, many distributors idea? But I’ve never done anything periences with students at Health stimulant abuse, the dangers of tak-
agnosed with these disorders often and buyers have clean judicial re- past thinking about it.” Services. ing Adderall without legal approval
experience adverse side effects. cords and have no history of drug The amount of stimulant abuse “I think (GCSU students) do still exist.
Adderall “may be habit-forming- abuse. at GCSU is likely similar to the have a problem,” she said. “I have
avoid long term use,” warns the One anonymous GCSU fresh- amount at other campuses as well nothing to base that on other than
online clinical community, UpTo- man, who has been diagnosed with as national trends. No definitive opinion, but I know that it’s a very
Date. Serious reactions can occur both ADD and ADHD since the age statistics have been found which popular drug. Students get desper-
if you abuse or misuse this medi- of five, sells a handfull of pills each establish the severity of the prob- ate around midterms and finals, and Headline Graphic by Claire Kersey and
cine- it should not be taken by any- Matt Chanmbers
month. lem at each of these levels.
Fatal Attraction
Senior mass communication major Cooper Graduating
seniors go out
van Rossum’s piece “Fatal Attraction” depicts
John Lennon and his murderer Mark David
Chapman. Van Rossum composed Chap-
man’s image out of Lennon’s biography. “Fatal
on a high note
Attraction” is a light box printed on transpar-
ency film and framed in wood, and is the
namesake for van Rossum’s exhibit.
Spotlight
Features March 13, 2009
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Jazz Band Concert
continued from page 11
The Spring Concert also marked the release
of the Jazz Band’s latest CD, Moonglow. It
was available for sale at both concerts, for $10
by Chelsea Thomas a copy. The CD, the Jazz Band’s third, was
recorded in Max Noah Recital Hall under stu-
dio conditions.
The Animal Rescue Foundation “I’m really pleased with the way the whole
package turned out,” said Shiver. “It’s really
a nice keepsake for the kids who were on the
CD. It’s a nice way for the audience to take
the Jazz Band home with them.”
Come spring many students and According to Shiver, funding provided by
professors adopt pets for their homes the Campus Activities Board was crucial to
the Jazz Band’s continued success this year.
and families. In Milledgeville, the “The budget that we work on with the
Animal Rescue Foundation bands is less than, not even counting infla-
tion, it was in 1990. And we’ve really been
offers a safe, professional way to find stretched, having to buy music, repair dilapi-
the perfect pet. dated equipment and so on. So I went to the
Campus Activities Board last year, and they
came up with money for us this year," Shriver
said. "And it’s made a huge difference. In re- Ryan Del Campo / Staff Reporter
turn, we haven’t had to charge students for the GCSU Idol Laura Dees sings with the Jazz Band
concerts this year.”
Get to know the organization: Sophomore economics major Brad Cone, get better, too, somehow.”
The Animal Rescue Foundation is a non-profit humane society serving cen- who has been to all of the Jazz Band’s con- His favorite parts, he said, were solos by
certs since he arrived at GCSU, lauded the saxophone player Kyle Christmas, and the
tral Georgia. Located at 711 South Wilkinson Street, ARF seeks loving and performance. song “In The Mood”, the solo by Monique
responsible permanent homes for abandoned animals. They encourage the “They’re always great. They always do a Williams.
spaying and neutering of all pets to prevent more animal homelessness. ARF great job," Cone said. "They always seem to
also educates the community on the proper care and treatment of animals.
To adopt any pet, there is a fee of $80 to cover the animal being spayed or
neutered and vaccinated for rabies. Only Georgia residents over the age of 21
that sign the legal contract and fill out the adoption application are permitted “What would you do if it
were your child?”
to adopt. For students and Milledgeville residents renting their home, ARF
requires proof of the rental agreement allowing pets. Otherwise, they encour-
Grade: B-
age adoptions to worthy owners willing to make a lifelong commitment to
their pet.
To support ARF:
The pets rescued usually come in grimy and malnourished. Many suffer
from fleas, ticks and parasites. On top of feeding and housing them, these by Chris Moskaly a violently shocking rape
Reviewer scene that really pushes the
animals need medical attention and tests. ARF suggests that the community envelope on just how far the
donate money or attend one of their frequent fundraisers. ARF 2009 Calen- For anyone who treasures MPAA can stretch the “re-
Wes Craven's classic tale of stricted” rating. What little
dars, of which proceeds aid the animals, are also on sale at the Old Governor’s vengeance/terror, Dennis bit of content I find just too
Mansion, The Museum Store, The Animal Hospital and many local stores. Iliadis' remake of "The Last disturbing for film is prob-
House on the Left" is about ably the kind of stuff you
as good a remake as anyone wouldn't even dare to pen in
For additional information call the ARF Adoption Hours: could expect. It doesn't quite a screenplay, but after see-
Animal Rescue Foundation at (478)
454-1273 or visit their Web Site at Monday, Thursday, have the same amount of re-
spect for its original as last
ing this, it won’t be half as
enduring to watch Charlize
www.animalrescuefoundation.org. Friday and Saturday from month's revision of "Friday
the 13th," but I wouldn't call
Theron get pushed over the
line in “Monster,” or revisit
11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. it a wasted effort. Ned Beatty’s work in “De-
This new vision puts a liverance.”
slight shift on some of the While it's usually a sign
plot details in the original of failure for me, I hon-
as we meet a young girl estly can't venture to guess
named Mari (Sara Paxton), whether or not it would be
who arrives at a remote “acceptable” for people to
lakehouse with her friend laugh at this horror film.
Courtesy of the Web
Paige (Martha Maclaasc), But I am sure that those who
only to be abducted by a crew clear that John and Emma are pay to see it won't have any
of prison escapees. Mari and in fact, Mari's parents. What problem asking themselves:
Paige are lured into the trap happens next will accumulate “wouldn't I have done the
by a charming boy, a hooded into some of the most terrify- same thing if it were my
pot smoking drifter named ing sequences to hit the big child?” Of course, the pri-
Justin (Spencer Treat Clark), screen in years as a couple of mary focus of a movie like
who is actually the son of the loving parents are forced to this is to terrorize and disturb
lead killer Krug (Garret Dil- take action against a group of the audience (which it does
lahunt)... not exactly my idea renegades who just happened fairly well), but Wes Craven
of “charming.” to be in the wrong place at has always been known to ac-
Krug and his acquaintanc- the wrong time. In this case, centuate his work beyond just
es then proceed to eliminate however, that's just too bad. the genre limitations, and in
the girls by taking them out Having come out nearly watching this movie, I found
into the woods and dispos- four decades ago, it's easy my brain jolting back and
ing of them, but in the midst to suggest that a lot of us forth between utter shock and
of the struggle, one of the may have forgotten Craven's reasonable assumptions.
convicts is injured, and must "The Last House," but with The average parent may
seek medical attention from a a clearly modernized, more not use such maniacal tactics
physician named John (Tony gruesome look that fits the as the ones here, but with a
Goldwyn), who lives in the new generation better, I must group of renowned killers in
last lake house on the left with say that it is somewhat plea- your house, a storm raging
his wife Emma (Monica Pot- suring to see a kind of torture outside and no possibility of
ter). Aside from the fact that in which the bad guys are the someone hearing the distur-
Mari is still alive and wan- victims. bance... I highly doubt that
dering the woods in search I must be fair and warn anyone would pick up some-
of help, the ruthless killers anyone who is curious about thing unless they intended to
have a much bigger surprise this movie that amidst all the use it.
awaiting them as it becomes bloody chaos, there is also
March 13, 2009 Features The Colonnade 13
said. “I think it’s one of the better enced players some opportunities. Side
matches, as far as from top to bot- The victory against Concord was
tom, that we’ve played all spring.”
Despite a difference of five
matches between the two teams, ju-
not just another win for everyone on
the team. Freshman Leo Bernardes
and sophomore Kyle Uhles both
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nior Giovane Nucci said it was not won their singles matches, the first
as easy as it looked. for both of their careers.
“The score was easy, but some Defeating Concord marks the
of the matches were pretty tough,” team’s sixth win in a row, giving
Nucci said. them an overall standing of 8-1.
The win against Augusta State Just this week, the new rankings
was a conference win, something placed GCSU No. 4 in the nation in
Barsby hopes will continue through- Division II.
out the season. Right now, GCSU is Junior Max Beliankou, who won
number one in the Peach Belt Con- both his singles and doubles match-
ference and the only one who has es on Sunday, credits the team as a
not lost a conference game. whole for their success thus far in
The team played again on Sun- the season. by Preston Sellers
day, coming away with another win “I think it’s the strongest team Sports Editor
against Anderson University. The we’ve had here at GCSU,” said last
There has been and al-
Bobcats scraped by with a score week’s Peach Belt player of the
ways will be debate about
of 5-4. The team won two doubles week.
matches and three singles matches. His doubles partner Nucci, who the best way to decide a na-
“We didn’t play as well [Sunday] also won his singles match Sunday, tional champion in college
as we played Friday, but we got expressed the same attitude, stating sports (the BCS comes to
through it,” Barsby said. “That’s the that the team is “very united.” mind).
good thing about our team this year. “I think that’s what is making One sport, college bas-
We’re good enough that if some- our team very solid right now. We ketball, has got it right. No,
one’s not playing well, the other have good players from number one perfect. The NCAA basket-
guys can pick him up and we’ll get to number six,” said Nucci. “That ball tournament is by far the
through it.” is what’s making a difference. It’s best in any sport, for several
Lissa Speer / Senior Photographer The Bobcats had no problems get- what’s going to make us do well, or reasons.
Junior Max Beliankou prepares to crush a forehand shot against Concord on ting through on Wednesday as they not, in nationals.” First, the selection process
Wednesday. breezed by the Concord University Nationals is something the team takes into account the regular
Mountain Lions 9-0. This match is looking forward to. Nucci calls it season as well as each con-
was the third shutout for the team a “main goal of the team that has ev- ference tournament. Teams
Allison Bramlett ranking. this season. eryone focused.” that dominate in the regu-
by
Staff Writer The team defeated Augusta State The top two players on the team, The next match for the Bobcats lar season can coast in their
7-2 last Friday. They won five sin- seniors Erick Siqueira and Justin is a home matchup with PBC foe
With the beautiful weather this gles matches and two of their three conference tournaments,
Pickham, were given a day of rest Lander University this Saturday at because they’ve earned the
week came three wins for the GCSU doubles matches. Coach Steve Bars- in preparation for a tougher upcom- 1 p.m.
men’s tennis team, resulting in a by felt the game was a solid finish. right to. On the flipside of
ing schedule and to give less experi- the coin, teams that strug-
six-match streak and a high national “The guys played well,” Barsby
gled all season can play their
way into the Big Dance with
semi’s, earn
by Sam Hunt
have at least a snowball’s
Staff Reporter chance in hell of taking the
title, but the elite teams are
given the best chance in the
NCAA bid
The GCSU baseball team swept
a two-game series against Pfe- four-region system.
iffer University on Tuesday and Third, the elite teams
Wednesday. In both games, the have to navigate a minefield
Bobcats came from behind at the if they hope to win it all.
end of the game to defeat the Fal- The field is loaded with tal-
by Sam Hunt on, the Bobcats were able cons. The score in the first game ent, each and every year, and
Staff Reporter to maintain control and was 8-4 and the second game was college basketball, especial-
won 81-76. 10-9.
The wins put the Bobcats’ streak ly in March, is the most un-
The GCSU men’s bas- The high scorer for the
at three, after a subpar weekend in predictable sport of all. Last
ketball team won their game was Keaton, with 34
which they dropped two of three year’s occurrence of all four
first-round Peach Belt points. Keaton’s total was
to Georgia Southwestern State No. 1 seeds reaching the Fi-
Tournament game against the second-most points
University. The opening loss to nal Four won’t happen again
North Georgia College & scored in a single game
State University on Fri- GSW ended their ten-game win- for a long time.
by a Bobcat, just one point
ning streak and was their first loss Finally, the schedule is
day, but was knocked out behind the all-time record since Feb. 13. perfect for the event. The
in the semifinal round by of 35. When the first game started,
Augusta State on Satur- The Bobcats’ season first two days are insane,
Pfeiffer took scored one run in with 32 games cutting the
day. Despite the setback, was ended by Augusta the first inning to take the lead
the Bobcats were selected State University on Satur- field in half and provid-
1-0. Both teams scored one run
to the NCAA tournament day. ing hours and hours of fun.
each in the third inning, putting
as the No. 4 seed in the The game started off the score at 2-1 with the Falcons Then, as contenders are
Southeast region. with both teams playing leading. Then in the sixth inning, separated from pretenders,
The NGCSU game well. With 9:37 remaining both teams scored two runs each, the games are more spread
started off close, until with in the first half, the Jaguars making the score 4-3 in favor of out and thus become almost
7:16 remaining in the first managed to pull ahead by the Falcons. mini-championships of their
half, the Saints gained a ten points, with the score In the seventh inning, when own. The whole process
ten-point lead against the at 29-19. The score at the Pfeiffer was ahead by one, the takes three weeks, but has an
Bobcats. The Saints main- end of the first half was Bobcats scored five runs, making entire year’s worth of enter-
the score 8-4, where it would re- tainment.
tained their lead over the 44-39 in favor of the Jag- Drake Simons / Senior Photographer
main until the end. The single-game elimina-
Bobcats for the remainder uars. Junior outfielders Kyle Allen Junior closer Martin Dewald fires a strike against Pfeiffer on
of the first half, and went When the second half Wednesday. Dewald pitched the final 1.2 innings and got his tion, all-or-nothing pressure
and Sean Harrell both scored two fifth win of the season in the Bobcat comeback win.
into halftime up 35-30. began, both teams contin- runs, and Allen was 3-4 with an of the tournament provides
When the second half ued to play well. Howev- RBI. some of the greatest mo-
day at 3 p.m. The Falcons again took the lead
began, the Bobcats stepped er, even though the Bob- “We’ve got great team chemistry,” Allen early in the game by scoring two runs in the ments in sports, as Cinderella
up their efforts. With 17:52 cats and the Jaguars were said. “We had a lot of resilience coming back first and second innings. teams knock off high seeds
left in the game, a free close, the Jaguars kept the in the seventh. Hopefully we can keep on In the fifth inning, Pfeiffer scored another with last-second threes, and
throw by senior guard Ken lead over GCSU for the pounding them out.” run, putting the score at 5-0. In the sixth in- previously unknown players
Kemp tied the score at 37. entire second half. Harrell was 2-3 at bat with two RBIs. ning, both teams scored four runs, making from tiny schools become
Then, the lead continued The closest that the “I think it went well,” Harrell said. “We the score 9-4. household names.
to change hands. Bobcats were to taking the made some little mistakes on defense a few In the ninth inning, with the Falcons still There is nothing like the
With 2:04 remaining in lead was when 29 seconds times, but we finally got some bats rolling at leading by five runs, the Bobcats scored six NCAA basketball tourna-
the game and the Bobcats were left in the game, Ken the end and got across a few runs, enough to runs to defeat Pfeiffer University 10-9. ment, and with the 2009 edi-
trailing by one, a three win.” Harrell was 3-4 with one run scored.
Kemp was fouled. tion just around the corner,
Junior third baseman Brett George was 2-3 George scored two runs and had one RBI.
made by senior guard at bat with one run. my blood is pumping just a
Shaun Keaton put GCSU The Bobcats faced Pfeiffer again Wednes- little quicker.
ahead 72-70. From then Basketball Page 16 Baseball Page 16
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March 13 6 p.m. North Georgia knocked out of the World Baseball Classic ment, which will be filled
March 14 2 p.m. North Georgia by the underdog Netherlands. (ESPN.com) throughout this week and
finally decided on Sunday.
5 p.m North Georgia
March 13, 2009 Community News The Colonnade 15
‘Cats can’t build on tourney success Golf takes fourth
in loaded field
by Beth Benton 4 along with Lezcano.
Staff Reporter Junior outfielder Al-
lison Schwimer col-
The GCSU softball team finished lected two RBI while by Kyle Collins
well in this past weekend’s Wolves Solomon added one.
Invitational, winning four out of five Senior Reporter
Parker was 3-for-3.
games. The Bobcats struggled in Tues- “I think (the team) The Bobcat golf team carved out a solid fourth place
day’s doubleheader, however, falling to showed up, and we finish amidst 13 Division I squads in the Cleveland Golf
the University of West Georgia 7-3 and played with a lot of Palmetto Invitational. The host team, University of South
6-2. heart,” Schwimer said. Carolina at Aiken, and GCSU were the only Division II
The team won two of three games on “I knew we had the schools competing at the event held March 9-10.
Mar. 6 in day one of the tournament in ability.” USC Aiken won the title for its fourth victory of the year
Carrollton, Ga. In the second game, by 15 shots over runner-up Liberty University. Liberty’s
The Bobcats dominated Florida the Wolves scored three Robert Karlsson took the individual honors with rounds of
Southern College 2-1, where senior runs in the top of the 67-73-69.
Mandy Chandler recorded 10 strikeouts first, but the ‘Cats came The old-style par 70 layout at the Palmetto Golf Club
and allowed only two hits and one run. back strong, scoring proved testy as no team and only one player broke par for
Senior third baseman Tonya Med- two. West Georgia was the event. USC Aiken opened with a tournament low even
ders and junior second baseman Alli- up by two after the top par 280, while Karlsson ended the week at one-under-par.
son Schwimer each went 2-for-3 at bat. of the second inning, GCSU stayed consistent shooting 294-293-294 to creep
Freshman outfielder Jessica Solomon hit but the Bobcats pulled into the top-five. This was the first appearance for the Bob-
her first collegiate home run, while fel- ahead, scoring four cats at the Palmetto event in several years.
low freshman, outfielder Stephanie Lez- runs in the bottom of “We get in this (event) every five years or so,” Head
cano, went 2-for-4 with one RBI. The the second. The Wolves Coach Jimmy Wilson said. “It’s an old-style short golf
Bobcats had seven hits overall while the scored one run in the course that’s only 6,700 yards, but still a dang good test.”
Moccasins had two. sixth, but the Bobcats Continuing a spring theme of solid golf, junior Niclas
In their second game, the Bobcats still triumphed, win- Johansson finished third in the event. Johansson carried
were shutout 2-0 by No. 17 University ning by one. File Photo
the rest of the squad, wrapping up the tournament at three-
of Alabama at Huntsville. Chandler Junior outfielder Allison Schwimer looks for a hit.
Burnett pitched the over-par after workmanlike rounds of 72-70-71.
pitched seven innings, giving up two first inning and Chan- Despite quick flashes of brilliance, the other four Bob-
runs, four hits and four walks and strik- dler pitched the last six innings in relief, ing out eight batters. The loss brought cats never got their strokes on a free flowing path. Sopho-
ing out 13 batters. UAH’s Sage Woo- giving up three hits and two runs, walk- Chandler to 13-6 for the season. more Joe Young just missed a top-20 finish, after a closing
ham pitched seven innings and allowed ing four and fanning seven. Offensively, Medders and Solomon 76 to go with earlier totals of 74 and 71.
only one hit, by GCSU freshman catch- Parker went 1-for-4 with an RBI went 2-for-3 while Lezcano went 2-for- Juniors Francisco Bide and Pedro Lima fought off big
er Anna Parker. while Lezcano went 1-for-4 with two 4, scoring one run. Davis was 1-for-2 numbers early in the event to post respectable scores of
The team came back strong in game runs and an RBI. Bostick went 2-for-4 with one RBI while Bostick was 1-for- 73 and 74 on the final day. Sophomore Billy Shida opened
three with a 6-3 victory over the Uni- with an RBI while fellow senior, second 3 with one run. Though both teams had with a promised round of 72, but lost some rhythm in twin
versity of West Alabama. Freshman baseman Lindsey Swanson, was 3-for- 10 hits, the Wolves turned more hits into second and third round 80s.
Haley Burnett pitched the first four in- 4, scoring two runs with an RBI dou- runs, winning game one of the double- “If you relaxed, the course could jump up and grab you,”
nings, gaining her first collegiate win, ble. Schwimer went 2-for-3 and scored header. Wilson said. “Success was all about placement off the tee.
while Chandler pitched the final three. once. In the second game, the Bobcats lost You couldn’t just step up there and bomb it.”
Burnett also picked up her first colle- “We played really well this weekend 6-2, giving Burnett her third loss of the After a less than inspiring start to the spring season, the
giate home run. and ended up 4-1,” Head Coach Ginger season. She pitched six innings, allow- Bobcats have become accustomed to channeling negativ-
“The game went really well,” Burnett Chaffinch said. “We played some tough ing 13 hits, three walks, six runs and ity. Adversity faced later in vital postseason events will be
said. “We came together as a team and teams, but had really good pitching, striking out two batters. The Wolves’ easier to take, according to Wilson.
got clutch hits when they were needed. good defense and good hitting. I just pitcher, Kacie Crider, allowed only “I know we are frustrated, but it will be good come re-
We had killer defense and good pitch- hope we can keep that up going into three hits and two runs. gionals. We are getting mentally prepared. Regionals will
ing.” the conference games we have coming Bostick and Swanson both went 1-for- definitely be a battle,” Wilson said.
Lezcano and senior outfielder Sher- up.” 3 with one RBI while junior outfielder After the completion of an intense regular season sched-
quita Bostick were both strong at bat On Tuesday, Mar. 10, the Bobcats Haley Holloway was 1-for-3, scoring ule, GCSU plays in a newly combined NCAA Super Re-
in day one of the Wolves Invitational, took on the University of West Georgia one run. Swanson and Solomon both gional. The south and southeast regions have been consoli-
hosted by the University of West Geor- Wolves again, losing in a doubleheader scored in the third, pulling the Bobcats dated, creating a massive event with over 20 high ranking
gia. 7-3 and 6-2. ahead 2-1, but the Wolves scored four teams competing for limited spots in the national champi-
The Bobcats closed out day two of The Bobcats were down 4-1 in the runs in the fifth inning to take the win. onship.
the tournament beating the University top of the sixth, but scored two to cut The Wolves outhit the Bobcats 13-to-3. With over ten of the current top 15 in the Golfstat rank-
of North Alabama 6-0 and the Univer- the lead to one. The Wolves put up three The team plays at home Thursday, ings tightly wedged in this regional, the field could be more
sity of West Georgia 6-5. runs in the bottom of the sixth, making Mar. 12, when they take on Peach Belt competitive than nationals.
In game one, Chandler pitched her the final score 7-3. Conference opponent Georgia South- GCSU returns to action in Valdosta March 15-17 for the
Southeastern Collegiate. The Bobcats finished second by
second shutout of the season, giving Chandler pitched five innings, giving western State University in a double- one shot last year. Johansson also just missed an individual
up two hits and striking out seven bat- up seven runs and 10 hits while strik- header beginning at 2 p.m. title, losing in a three-man playoff.
ters. Offensively, Medders went 2-for-
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up and end up winning it. We don’t
give up.”
Junior first baseman Matt Pitts
by Matt Chambers baskets,” Carrick said. “We continued to fight and play was 2-4 at bat with 2 runs and one
Staff Reporter hard, but we just got more and more frustrated because RBI.
“It was a big win,” George said. The Bobcats have a home game
we couldn’t make the baskets and they could.” “We battle. That’s probably our
The GCSU women’s basketball team ended their After dropping to Aiken, the women’s basketball Friday against North Georgia Col-
greatest strength. You can really lege and State University at 6:00
season with a 62-48 loss to USC Aiken in the quarter- team finished the season at 17-11, sixth place in the never count us out; we’re going to
final round of the Peach Belt Conference Champion- p.m., and face NGCSU again on
Peach Belt standings. This season ranged in success battle until the end.” Saturday in a doubleheader.
ship Tournament on March 5. with the Bobcats reaching the No. 6 spot in the NCAA Junior pitcher Martin Dewald “We just need to put everything
During the game, senior forward Tiauna Brantley Regional Rankings. struck out four of the six batters he together,” Head Coach Tom Carty
racked up 19 points and six rebounds for the ‘Cats. Carrick felt the up and down season was a result of faced. said. “We’re still working on put-
Brantley scored 10 of those points in one five-minute being complacent. “We stay calm throughout the ting together the offense, defense
span. “We got a little satisfied with how many different game,” Dewald said. “When it and pitching. You try to have those
Coach John Carrick was really pleased with Brant- ways we were winning,” Carrick said. “It’s not that we comes down to the end, we step it three parts of the game show up ev-
ley’s performance this season. stopped working, just the fact that we thought ‘we got
“(Brantley) stepped up her game her senior year,” this’ and there’s that mechanism in the brain that hits
Carrick said. “And (she has) really led this team in a into the relaxation stage.”
very, very nice way.” Junior guard Shandrea Moore, the team captain,
Junior Antoinette Reames, also playing forward, broke down the team this season into strengths and
had eight rebounds and nine points against the Lady weaknesses.
Pacers. “We play together, that’s definitely the strength,
The Bobcats were kept at 36.4 percent shooting. and we’ve got multiple people who can score on our
Making deep shots proved extremely difficult for the team,” Moore said. “Our weakness this year was that
team, going only 1-of-12 behind the three-point arc. we weren’t able to finish a lot of games.”
The first half of the game was an exchange of leads Three Bobcat seniors are graduating and leaving
in which neither team lead by a margin more than four the team. Brantley, guard Emily Bixler, and forward
points. The Lady Pacers lead 26-23 at halftime after a Tonishia Wimbish, and they will be missed by the
three-pointer by Meredith Legg. Bobcats.
Other key players for Aiken were Morgan Johnson Regarding next year’s team and season, Carrick has
and Kendra Chandler. Chandler led the Lady Pacers high hopes, but won’t make any promises about per-
scoring 16 points and earning seven rebounds. John- formance or records.
son added 14 points and nine rebounds. “You hope that your returning players can improve
The final 20 minutes of the match brought the Pac- and everybody can take the responsibility to move up
ers a 61.1 shot percentage from the floor. The Bobcats Drake Simons / Senior Photographer
the ladder a little bit,” Carrick said. “We will be in
The Bobcats scored six runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun Pfeiffer 10-9.
struggled only making 7-of-20. shape. As a coach that’s the only thing you can guar-
“The second half we came out and we couldn’t get antee.”