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Keys prepares for sports throughout the
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to report an assault.
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Dorm-to-
dorm with
the GIVE
CENTER
As the GIVE Center
preps for a new year
with its Tour of Service,
we send a writer for a
first-hand experience
in registering to give
Josie Blankenship
@GCSUnade
Give: (v.) To freely transfer the possession
of something to someone; to hand over to; to
provide or supply with.
The G.I.V.E. Center Tour of Service is a Lexi Scott / Staff Photographer
way for students to register for the G.I.V.E. The GIVE Center wheel of fortune was one of the different games new volunteers got to play on the tour.
Center in the comfort of their own dorms. license. FYI – these are must-haves when registering were any particular organizations I was interested in
The goal is to walk us through the process and get us for the G.I.V.E. Center, so don’t forget them. After he joining at Georgia College. I wasn’t too sure, so she
involved early on. scanned them in, I took a seat in front of an iPad and had a sheet that separated each of the organizations into
This is my story. registered. categories including those that work with animals, the
The registration process started with a game that Here’s what you can expect: elderly, the environment, children and more. She helped
included prizes and an opportunity to learn more about You will need to list three to four references. Entering me choose the organizations I would enjoy working with
the G.I.V.E. Center. I spun the wheel and my question this information took the longest, so be sure to have it the most, and that was it.
was “What is the G.I.V.E. Center’s mission statement?” on-hand. You will be asked to provide basic information The entire registration process took about an hour.
To be honest, I was clueless. Students around me were like your phone number, address and birthday. After that, If joining the G.I.V.E. Center interests you, it is not too
shouting hints, while I stood laughing, just as confused you will questions about your hobbies, interests, past late to register. Stop by the GIVE Center, located in the
as when I started. Eventually, I was let off the hook and volunteer experience and what organizations interest bottom of MSU to get started.
given the answer. Once I heard the mission, the decision you in order for the GIVE Center to get to know you “I feel like the GIVE Center registration process was
to register felt even more right. on a deeper level. a wonderful way to make connections in the Milled-
The G.I.V.E. Center’s mission is to “engage individu- When I finished registering, I watched a video on geville community,” said sophomore history major
als in experiences which not only prepare a student for a another iPad and found out more about the G.I.V.E. Kayla Gula. “When you sign up, they get to know you
career but for a life as a citizen. We will achieve this by Center’s mission and what they do. Then, I sat down on a personal level, such as your hobbies, interests and
inspiring individuals, One at a Time, to leave their legacy privately with a G.I.V.E. Center worker. your personality. This made it much easier for them to
through volunteerism, leadership and collaboration.” She was very friendly and asked if I had any experi- match me with organizations where I would flourish
After the game, I went to the classroom in Wells and ence doing volunteer work. Then, she asked me if there and make a difference.”
handed an enthusiastic guy my college ID and driver’s
Georgia College
125th anniversary
time capsule
GC’s 125th anniversary time capsule to be
dedicated in November, offer submissions
Savannah Dean great opportunity for the to these guidelines, please
@GCSUnade organizations of GCSU contact Dr. Harshbarger at
to show future classes bruce.harshbarger@gcsu.
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In celebration of some different items edu for approval. Students learn the ONE Campaign’s future plans at their informational meeting
the quasquicentennial, that represent them as a The GC time capsule
or 125th anniversary, club and what appeals will be dedicated during
Georgia College has to students that go here the first week of November
What to
on multiple levels with registered student ONE WEEK Campaign. The ONE
organizations (RSOs) such as Model WEEK Campaign was given a prestigious
UN, Circle K, Habitat for and Gamma Bobcat Award which helped solidify this
cause needing its own organization.
put in a
Sigma Sigma, ONE Campaign is tackling
poverty head-on.
As their mission statement says, ONE
Campaign is a “Collective force striving
to create a unified collegiate front with
a common goal of addressing the wide
“ONE WEEK began with Gamma
Sigma Sigma and it was such a big hit that
we decided that this cause needs its own
RSO,” said senior mass communication
major Bryan Bunn.
array of issues associated with poverty.” Dues for the new organization will
Lead by senior biology major and ONE be $6. All proceeds generated through
. newspapers/magazines Campaign president Adanma Oduah, the organization will go to local and
ONE Campaign laid out its plan for the international poverty relief groups. This
. fashion items year. non-profit organization helps spread
. technology of the time “One of our goals this semester is awareness and HIV prevention to third-
getting a better recognition on campus world countries.
. photographs so our numbers will grow,” said Oduah. One of the organization’s biggest
. labels of favorite foods “We also want to bring other service events is the 30-hour fast which occurs
organizations across campus together at the end of ONE WEEK.
. letters to future people because everyone’s cause is essentially “Going without eating for 30 hours
. toys/figurines the same.” is a real eye opener,” said junior mass
The ONE Campaign was co-founded communication major Megan Murphy.
by singer Bono and has reached over 100 “It puts into perspective the mission and
different schools internationally. This is it would be nice to see it grow more.”
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Aug. 24, 3:33 a.m. Officer McKinney responded to a call about a guy passed out at the corner of Jefferson
and McIntosh St. When McKinney arrived, the guy had been woken up by other officers on the scene. He was
unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol. When asked what year it is, he Georgia College Soccer vs. WEst Georgia
replied “Jefferson Street.” He was arrested for public intoxication. (Soccer Field)
Sept. 14, 3 p.m.
Aug. 24, 7:21 p.m. Officer McKinney arrived at the Grove in response to a girl calling the police about her ex-boyfriend.
She said they had just broken up and she was worried that he might hurt himself. McKinney checked on the guy who said
HAve a great day
he was fine and had no intentions of hurting himself. McKinney encouraged him to seek counseling through the Georgia
Bobcats!
College counseling services if he felt he needed to. The guy thanked the officers for coming and no further action was taken.
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2) S. Clark street near Mayfair- parallel parking along places with-
out yellow curbs and not the side of the street where the mansion is
Law enforcement and fire officials were called to a thee-car
accident involving a Georgia College bus on Monday afternoon.
At the intersection of West Hancock Street and Highway 441, a
Chevy Malibu ran a red light heading west on West Hancock Street
3) East Montgomery Street- parallel parking with no time limit
and struck a Ford F-350 going north on Highway 441. The F-350
spun and hit the GC bus, and the Malibu stopped in the northbound
lane of Highway 441. 4) Gravel lot permit parking- east Narnia, near Miller
The bus was sitting in the left turn lane waiting to turn onto West
Hancock Street when it was struck.
The driver of the Malibu, the GC bus driver and a student on the
bus were taken to Oconee Regional Medical Center. The driver of 5) Random grassy area behind commuter lot- free
the F-350 refused treatment. zone
The names of those involved are being withheld as the
investigation is still ongoing.
6) Lot 29 near Kappa sig house- commuter
We Remember 9/11
On the 13th anniversary of 9/11, GC honors
victims, their families with Never Forget Project
Marcus Kenney transforms trash into treasure in his mixed media artwork
Kelsey Richardson children doing various tasks, but Reflection of the Contemporary” Kenney creates his art
@gcsunade with a closer glance, layers of at the Georgia College Museum, collection by layering various
different images make their way Kenney presents a combination cutouts of mixed media including
Lively, complex collages to the surface. of modern style and Southern old magazines, book cutouts,
dance on the white barren walls The artist, Marcus Kenney, flare that reflects his rural stickers, used stamps and bank
of the Georgia College Museum, produces his art with the Louisiana upbringing and open- receipts.
challenging those who dare to intent of provoking different minded lifestyle. Milledgeville’s What most people would
unveil their meanings. interpretations according to each legendary author, Flannery dismiss as vintage garbage,
The intricate designs hold viewer. Kenney’s art doesn’t have O’Connor, is also a large Kenney sees as materials to
secretive pictures that can only a set interpretation despite the inspiration for works and ideas accentuate and personify. The
be seen if standing at an arm’s obscure and almost propaganda involving the process of creating materials he uses are never pre-
length or closer. Most of the art like images depicted. stories about Savannah and
may seem to project images of In the gallery “Americana: A Louisiana. Americana page 8
Deep Roots
Continued from page 1...
inspired music and energetic stage presence, Little Hurricane
will have the crowd moving and grooving from the first song
to the last.
Americana
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We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken the World by storm
Ice Bucket
Challenge *Facts and graphic courtesy of als-ny.org
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A young woman
In the NFL
runs up and down the The National Football
Centennial basketball court, League has a thing for
dribbling two basketballs harshly suspending players
simultaneously she weaves for marijuana, something
in and out of orange cones. I’ve always thought was a
Beads of sweat are drip from little absurd.
her practice jersey, making When I really think about
their way to the hardwood it, I’ve never caught word
floor. of an athlete smoking weed
Shooting jump shot after before the NFL made a big
jump shot, running three deal out of it. It seems that it
miles in less than 24 minutes would be better not to men-
and participating in afternoon tion it. What’s the point of
workouts are offseason leading parents to burn their
essentials for senior guard kid’s favorite Josh Gordon
Shanteona Keys, as she jersey?
prepares for the upcoming The NFL recently sus-
Lady Bobcat season. pended Cleveland Browns’
As one of the most star wide receiver Josh Gor-
consistent scoring threats on don for the season for hav-
the team, Keys plays a pivotal ing a little too much THC in
role in the Bobcats’ offensive his system. But, Baltimore
game plan. Last season she Ravens’ running back Ray
joined the 1,000-point club, Rice was suspended for just
while averaging 15.4 points two games for his involve-
per game. ment in a domestic alterca-
Approaching her fourth tion with his then-fiancee in
and final season as the team’s a casino elevator last Febru-
starting shooting guard, she Syndney Chacon / Contributing Photographer ary.
has the chance to break the Shooting guard Shanteona Keys works on her ball handling skills at an individual practice at Centenial.
Earlier this week, the
all-time university scoring NFL changed its mind after
record. and the pieces are going to fit the team. a video was released de-
Keys said she has been were one win away from
receiving an invitation better with our style of play,” During Keys’ freshman picting a much more brutal
training hard this offseason, she said. “There’s a good season in 2011-12, the attack than originally dis-
improving her ball handling, to the Division II NCAA
tournament. balance of old and young Bobcats’ roster was equipped closed. In said video, Rice
dribbling and shooting. players…we have a good with nine freshmen players. can be seen knocking his
In addition to her on-the- Coming off of a deep
playoff push, Keys said variety, good leadership and “We were the backbone then-fiancee unconscious
court improvements, Keys energetic players.” that was going to shape the and dragging her out of an
said she has been focusing she expects to be back at
the finals this season and Leadership is important to program and see coach Moe’s elevator. He was suspended
on dieting and improving her her and she expects to take on [head coach Maurice Smith] indefinitely and his contract
cardiovascular fitness. the team’s goal is to win a
national championship. a different type of leadership vision for the program,” she with the Ravens terminated.
“This is the best shape role during her senior season. said. “We’ve established a You may also remember
I’ve ever been in, and the “We have the talent to
do it, we have the leadership “I’m always willing to culture in the program that’s another case involving a
most healthy I’ve ever been,” help and to give advice,” completely different than certain Pittsburgh Steelers
she said. “It’s definitely the to do it and we have the
experience to do it,” Keys she said. “I want to show how it was five years ago.” quarterback who allegedly
most prepared I’ve ever been [younger players] how the When her senior season sexually assaulted someone
to start a season.” said. “Each year we’ve gotten
better and that’s why I think program works and how we ends, she will hang up her in the bathroom at Capital
Keys will begin chasing play.” basketball sneakers in favor City Nightclub in Milled-
the all-time university this our year, it has to be.”
Thanks to rap artist Looking back on her first of a microphone as she geville in 2010. Ben Roeth-
scoring record Nov. 8, when three seasons at Georgia readies herself for a career in lisberger was suspended for
the Bobcats take on Florida Drake, Keys has embraced
a new motto “this is not a College, Keys said she’s broadcasting with her mass six games, had his punish-
Southern in the first game of proud of the women’s communication degree in ment reduced for being too
the season. rehearsal” for the upcoming
season. program has progressed. hand. With spring graduation harsh and is still playing in
The team looks to build One year before Keys approaching, Keys says her the NFL today.
from last year’s success. With one attempt
remaining to bring home a became a Bobcat, the ambitions have changed. Big Ben says he’s pray-
After reaching the final program was cleared out she “I have set new goals in ing for Rice.
round of last season’s Peach championship, Keys said
she thinks this year’s team is said. The 2010-11 team won life, but instead of [setting I’m not going to say the
Belt Conference (PBC) the tournament and Georgia goals] for basketball, they’re NFL is right about suspend-
championship, the Bobcats better than years past.
“Talent wise we’re better, College decided to rebuild for broadcasting,” Keys said. ing Ray Rice indefinitely,
but the NFL is right about
suspending Ray Rice indefi-
nitely. This doesn’t change
the fact that the NFL’s initial
reaction was to punish Rice
· · less severely than Gordon.
The NFL’s previous han-
dling of violent crimes and
sexual assault, in contrast to
the handling of marijuana-
related cases, implies that
the former deserves more
punishment than the latter.
For me, that’s not okay.
But the NFL is starting
to take this domestic vio-
lence problem pretty seri-
ously, per Commissioner
Roger Goodell’s letter to the
people. According to new
NFL policy, on a player’s
first offence, he will face
a six-game suspension. On
his second offence, he will
face “banishment from the
Sydney Chacon / Contributing Photographer NFL.”
Shanteona Keys takes flight for a lay up during practice. But the devil’s in the de-
tails.
A suspended player can
Atlanta Braves playoff push appeal to have his six-game
suspension reduced for his
first offence, and he prob-
ably will. He can also “peti-
Derek Roberts trailed the Nationals by nine tion for reinstatement after
@ATLSportsDerek games in the National League one year,” and would prob-
74 wins, 71 losses East. The San Francisco ably be welcomed back to
With roughly three weeks Giants held the top Wild Card the NFL.
17 games left remaining in Major League position and had a 5.5 game What we’re dealing with
Baseball’s (MLB) regular lead over the Braves, while here is an “indefinite” ban
10 home, 7 away season, the Atlanta Braves the Pittsburgh Pirates, seated from the NFL, which really
have their sights set on in the second Wild Card just means that a player is
making the playoffs via the position, were a game and a suspended until the NFL
1.5 games out of wild card Wild Card. half ahead of the Braves. says he can come back.
Following Tuesday night’s During the last week of So literally nothing has
.243 team batting average loss to the Nationals, the the season the Braves will changed.
Braves had 17 games left in play a four-game home And the way the NFL is
3.34 team ERA the season, 10 home games stand against the Pirates. choosing to discipline its
and seven away games. players is still lopsided and
*as of Sept. 10, 2014 As of Tuesday, the Braves Braves page 11 unacceptable.
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Braves
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•The Braves hitters aren’t
getting hot at the same time.
•Offensively, the Braves are
a streaky team and have been
•Jason Heyward is cold lately.
batting leadoff instead of •The Braves lack a veteran
B.J. Upton. leader in the clubhouse. The
•Heyward is hitting .273 retirement of Chipper Jones
and has a much higher on- left big shoes to fill.
base percentage. •Ryan Doumit is still being
•Dan Uggla is no longer used as the club’s regular
the Braves’ starting second pinch hitter.
baseman. •Recent call-ups
•Rookie second basemen Bethancourt and Terdoslavich
Tommy LaStella and have potential to be better off
Phil Gosselin have been the bench.
productive sharing time as •Relief pitcher Jonny
platoon players. Venters will not return this
•Mike Minor is having season after another elbow
better success and appears injury.
to have turned his season •Rookie relief pitcher
around. Shea Simmons is still not 100
•In his past three outings, percent healthy.
he has recorded three quality •The Braves don’t play any
starts, going at least six more games against the Wild
innings and giving up less Card-leading Giants.
than three runs.
•Justin Upton is hitting
with power.
•He leads the Braves with
26 home runs and 91 RBIs. •B.J. Upton is still seeing
•Emilio Bonifacio is playing time.
getting more playing time •Upton is batting .206 and
in centerfield. has the fourth most strikeouts
•He fits well in the second in the National League.
and eighth spot in the batting •General manager Frank
order and has speed. He also Wren didn’t make any big
offers defensive versatility moves at the trade deadline.
as he can play middle infield •The Braves have not been
and outfield. producing runs with runners in
•MLB Rosters have scoring position and less than
expanded to 40 players and two outs.
the Braves have called up •The Braves have scored
Ellie Smith / Senior Photographer
Georgia College’s beloved mascot Thunder waves the Bobcat flag at last year’s homecoming basketball game.
prospects who could help the second fewest runs in the
the team win. National League.
•Catcher Christian •The Braves have been
Volleyball picks up
Thunder, keeping her identity a secret, gives the
second win of season Colonnade a look at the life of the GC mascot
Special to the Colonade stop the power and defense of
@gcsunade the Bobcats and lost 25-15. Erika Granath smaller ones.” the field when I work during
Sophomore Miller Howard @gcsunade Broad shoulders and a a game,” Thunder said.
The Georgia College came out swinging and ended disproportionately large As brutal as it might
volleyball team (2-1) added It’s not unusual for people head make her easy to spot, s o u n d , h y d r a t i n g i s
the match with 15 kills and to scream when they see
another victory to its weekend a hitting percentage of .429. but don’t expect to find out impossible for the mascot
after a 3-1 win over Pfeiffer Georgia College’s mascot who Thunder really is until with the furry head still stuck
Freshman Mollie Michel Thunder. Some scream out
University (0-3) Saturday. showed versatility, banging graduation day. on her neck. That’s why
The Bobcats placed second of joy, running toward her to Thunder is an icon at Thunder had to sneak into a
in nine kills while still take pictures with her, pet his
overall at the weekend’s adding 25 assists. Defensive Georgia College. She loves to hidden corner everytime she
Falcon Classic. blue fur, play with her and pump up the audience before needed some water during
specialists Ella Anastasiades pull her tail. Some scream
“This was a great first and Katie Ray shared the important games with AC/ the Milledgeville Main
weekend for us,” said head out of fear. DC’s “Thunderstruck,” and Street Hometown celebration
defensive load with 13
coach Gretchen Krumdieck. and 11 digs, respectively. thanks to the appreciation earlier this summer.
“We were in situations that Anastasiades also added to “I probably sweat as of her fans, gets all of the Thunder loves her job,
tested us. This team has a lot the offense, tallying four of energy she needs to wave but says there is only one
of heart. A big congratulations the team’s nine aces.
much as the play- and dance. drawback - when she’s in the
goes to Maggie [Roper] The Falcon Classic ers out on the field But being Thunder is much suit, he’s not allow to talk to
on being named to the All- announced their All- more than just cheering for any of his fans.
Tournament Team. We are
when I work during athletics and taking pictures. “After I’ve worn the
Tournament Team with GC
taking our second-place finish freshman Maggie Roper a game.” Thunder has represented the Thunders suit, I always feel
and using that momentum to receiving a spot on the squad. school at charity events, like I have to meet friends,”
carry us into our match on She was accompanied by served as a living example of said Thunder. “I just have
Tuesday.”
Thunder, a trademark for a marketing to talk to people when I’m
Kristy Lake from Slippery
The Bobcats came out Rock University, Kayleigh GC Mascot c l a s s a n d w e l c o m e d finally allowed to do so!”
strong and striking fast in Heljeson from Shepherd thousands of freshman to Thunder will take the
the first set winning 25-17. University and Shanelle college life. The mascot said court Nov. 25 to cheer on the
Continuing with confidence “Especially young kids it’s a tough job, but she’s Lady Bobcat’s in their first
Charlot of Pfeiffer University. are often scared of me,”
they took the second set 25- Valerie Bour of Shepherd proud of what he does. home game of the season
13. The Falcons rallied in the said Thunder. “Larger dogs “I probably sweat as against the Universtiy of
took home the tournament’s tend to be afraid too, not the
third set 25-21, but could not Most Valuable Player. much as the players out on West Georgia.
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