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OCT. 1 - OCT. 8, 2019 VOL. 87 | NO. 6 The Quarterback Mr. Dual Threat

Entering Saturday’s Homecoming game against Arkansas State, quarterback Dan Ellington is looking to cement his legacy and help end the team’s two-game losing streak. He has dreams of playing in a bowl game for the first time in his collegiate career.

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SEPT. 23 SEPT. 24 Don’t look I’m exposed Well, that was suspicious A non-Georgia State offender A suspicious person was was arrested for public reported in Aderhold Learning indecency or exposure in a Center at 2:28 p.m. public place on Edgewood SEPT. 26 Avenue at 10:14 a.m. Dude, put that away All that and a bag of weed At 7:06 p.m., a non-Georgia At 6:09 p.m., a non-Georgia State offender was arrested State offender was arrested for for “other dangerous weapon marijuana possession of less or assault firearm used or than an ounce and outstanding threatened” at 10 Park Place. warrants in Woodruff Park.

You’ve been served A trespass warning was issued to a non-Georgia State offender at 8:15 p.m. in the A deck parking lot. ILLUSTRATION BY MONTENEZ LOWERY | THE SIGNAL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019

www.georgiastatesignal.com/news Students grapple with mold scare Reports of mold issued in three different dorm buildings

Bailey Santwire, who lives in University Commons other things, which similarly can be a problem or not.” ADA WOOD Building A, on the second floor, said that he did not take In August, Georgia Southern University’s student News Editor photos or document the mold before what he calls the newspaper, The George-Anne, reported that an entire “initial treatment” but he decided to take pictures as it dorm building was closed due to mold, causing a redeveloped afterwards. scramble to find additional housing for freshmen. ould you want to pay $6,000 to $10,000 per This initial treatment? He said the staff came to paint This isn’t the first time Georgia State has experienced school year for a dorm with mold in it? over it after his maintenance request was submitted. a mold scare. In 2015, The Signal reported on student W According to Georgia State, about 60 “Every time they come to repair the issue, they paint complaints that were also covered by WSB-TV. And just residents across 24 rooms have been moved by housing over it,” Santwire said. “I only notice when I take a last year, mold in Piedmont North was a fear for some because of mold in their dorms. shower, the condensation on the ceiling will turn pink students as well, The Signal reported. Last Friday, Dylan Bagwell was moved out of room and the next day, there is mold on the ceiling.” Shannon Corey, the interim director of housing, said number 175 in Piedmont North Building B because of Santwire said he does have an allergy to mold but it is that university leadership met on multiple occasions mold in the bathroom. Now, he’s in Piedmont Central, mild, so his symptoms have not been extreme. He said he since receiving the first reports of mold in a few rooms. but his problem didn’t do away. has experienced coughing and a dry, itchy throat. The last leadership meeting was on Sept. 13. “My old dorm didn’t have mold that was as bad as my However, after the initial article was published, “Actions by the university included prior cleaning of new one,” Bagwell said. Georgia State housing came to Santwire’s dorm to rooms and air conditioning units, replacement of aging He said he’s waiting in this new dorm — where there’s address the issue since the article’s publication. units in the summer months, visual inspections and mold in the shower room as well — while the university “They said it is bacteria rather than mold forming sample testing,” Corey said. cleans his first room. He said he hasn’t reported the mold on the ceiling due to the moisture built on the ceiling,” She said that they’ve kept communication with in the new room to the resident assistant yet because he’s Santwire said. students to report progress and sent an email to students been too busy managing classes and the abrupt room Santwire said he was told anti-fungal spray had already in Piedmont North on Aug. 29, sharing information transition. been used during the initial treatment but he had not about the reports and the steps the university and “This mold problem has been affecting me since the been told this until that day. residents could take. beginning of the school year and the process of moving Leah Chambers, a freshman at Georgia State, shared “Because of increased rain and higher than usual dorms has created a lot of stress and inconvenience,” footage from Piedmont North, room 168A, which shows temperatures this summer, our region has seen increased Bagwell said. what she described as their entire ceiling falling in their humidity levels outside, which increased humidity levels He didn’t experience any health symptoms in his first bathroom because of a shower leak. dorm, but after moving into his second one, he said he’s inside our buildings,” the email from University Housing begun to experience sneezing and itchiness around his “The Housing people were trying their hardest not reads. “Over the past few days, we have received a few eyes. to move us despite our multiple complaints, so we had reports about mold developing in residential rooms. But the problem doesn’t appear to be exclusive to to send our parents and grandparents to the school to University Housing is working to address those concerns Piedmont North or Piedmont Central. Jade Christman complain; then, we finally moved rooms,” Chambers said. and is working to mitigate other possible mold concerns.” lives in Commons Building A on the 13th floor and has “We didn’t receive any compensation for our problems. The email addressed what University Housing was mold that she said has been there since she moved in. This is disgusting and not how I wanted to start my doing to address the issue, beginning with inspections of Christman said she sent in a maintenance request, and freshman year.” each residence hall room in Piedmont North buildings A when Georgia State staff came in to examine it, they told Andrea Jones, associate vice president for public and B. her roommate they would have to remove the ceiling of relations at Georgia State, said that the university Students were directed to submit maintenance requests the closet. They recommended that she keep the door leadership has been regularly meeting to take action on for any signs of mold with other advice including closed in the meantime. this issue. regularly washing sheets and towels and keeping the air A week prior, Christman said she developed a sore “Out of an abundance of caution, we have moved conditioning set at 72 degrees. throat. During the inspection, Christman thinks they left some residents while we conduct a deep cleaning of their The email informed students that the mold that has the door open for some time, and that day her and her rooms,” Jones said. “A reminder: this is regular household been reported is non-toxic and “is commonplace mold roommate began experiencing bad coughing. Christman m o l d .” that can be found all around us.” said she experienced red, watery eyes. Today, she People sensitive to mold can experience sneezing, “Exposure to mold can cause allergy-like symptoms, describes having a “foggy head cold and a runny nose.” runny noses and red eyes by inhaling it, according to such as coughing, nasal stuffiness and eye or skin “I’m kind of upset, which might be an understatement WedMD. Someone with a serious mold allergy or asthma irritation,” the email includes. “Some individuals may not … given that I’ve been living with it for almost a month may experience a more severe reaction or even shortness feel the effects of mold at all, while others with asthma, now,” Christman said. “They handle issues post-move in, of breath. allergies or compromised immune systems may have a which is ridiculous, especially for kids who have to fully Dr. Harry Heiman, a clinical associate professor in the more severe reaction.” move out.” School of Public Health, said the health impacts vary Students are also directed to the Student Health Clinic This story was originally broken online on Wednesday, based on an individual’s sensitivity to mold. Some may for any health concerns. Sept. 25, but the next day, Christman reported that experience no symptoms, while others may experience “The safety, health and well-being of our residents is housing staff came and removed the ceiling and noted life-threatening effects. a matter of utmost concern for University Housing,” the a leaky pipe that would be fixed. During this, her “It depends on the person and their susceptibility,” email reads. roommate began coughing up blood, according to Heiman said. “Mold is often a reflection of problems with This story was also reported on by CBS 46, the AJC Christman. moisture … so it can sometimes coexist with mildew and and WSB-TV, afterThe Signal’s initial reporting. 4 NEWS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM Faculty want changes to their retirement plans University Senate continues decades-old argument

NATE HARRIS Staff Reporter

n addition to establishing a number of subcommittees and recommending a handful of resolutions to other Icommittees, committee members revisited the ongoing issues surrounding the university’s retirement plans, at the University Senate Faculty Affairs Committee meeting on Sept. 19. Faculty and staff at Georgia State currently have two major options in terms of retirement plans, the state-operated Teachers Retirement System (TRS) of Georgia or the privately- held Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America- College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF). “Both have their benefits,” Robert Maxwell, chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, said. “TRS is easier to manage, always yielding, always growing. The other system is more hands-on, but more vulnerable to market fluctuation. So, it’s really kind of a personal decision where you want to go.” Most new faculty members often opt for the private TIAA- CREF, but once someone receives tenure, the TRS, because of its built-in inflation adjustment and how it rewards long-time employees, is the more attractive plan. For example, after 30 years of employment, a TRS retiree can receive 60% of their salary annually for the remainder of their life. The issue, Maxwell said, is that there is currently no way for a faculty member to switch plans. The University Senate discusses an ongoing argument about a PHOTO BY SHEL LEVY | THE SIGNAL “Some people have been pushed to one or the other based on new faculty retirement policy. their human resources department and onboarding, and there’s no way to switch,” he said. “So, if you’re kind of pushed toward University President Mark Becker to advocate for faculty to each system, the committee should turn to how current one without all the information, you’re stuck on that system.” members to the Board of Regents. Radcliffe pushed back policy affects faculty retention, he said. The Senate Budget The issue is hardly new. Maxwell said discussions about against that, stating that he and Becker already do address the Committee officially charged the Faculty Affairs Committee enabling faculty to switch plans has been ongoing since he policy inequities, primarily how the divided system affects the with researching and adding in that argument. joined the University System of Georgia in the ’90s. But financial and structural integrity of both systems. “All universities struggle with retention of faculty. This is University Senate members have been attempting to push the “Nudging people into TIAA-CREF hurts the stability of one aspect,” Maxwell said. “If you get a job, you’re going to USG Board of Regents to take on the issue. TRS,” Maxwell said. look at the benefits you get, and if the benefits of Job A are The Faculty Affairs Committee and the Senate Budget State legislators have been attempting to stabilize the TRS not comparable to Job B, you’re going to pick the one with the Committee have been crafting a resolution urging the Board fund in recent years with nearly $600 million in investment, better benefits.” of Regents to take a look at its retirement plans and correct according to The Journal-Constitution. Last The Faculty Affairs Committee plans to refocus the inequities between them. year’s legislation, H.B. 109, which sought to increase staff resolution on the employee recruitment and retention For example, when changes are contemplated for the TRS, contributions and limit early retirees receiving full pensions, challenge the current retirement policy creates. The Board of there is a committee representing hundreds of TRS retirees and was met with resistance from those concerned that changes Regents hearing that perspective from a university senate lends employees that can advocate or push back against the proposed to the retirement system would hurt school systems’ ability credibility to the argument, Radcliffe advised the committee. changes. No such committee exists for the TIAA-CREF. Adding to recruit and retain teachers. The bill later stalled during the “That’s the whole idea here: would this change actually make an advisory committee is one of the proposals the University legislative session. the system schools, and in particular GSU, more marketable Senate is including in its resolution to the Board of Regents. Instead, Radcliffe suggested to the Faculty Affairs Committee to higher-end faculty?” Maxwell said. “Could we attract Originally, the resolution included language that asked that they restructure their argument in the resolution. Rather new people if we gave them more options or some choice to Jerry Radcliffe, vice president of finance, and Georgia State than emphasizing the inequity in how employees are added change?”

Georgia State creates a safe space for students Student Victim Assistance introduces Blue Table Safety Talks

engaging,” Student Victim Assistance Coordinator Kimberly At the next talk on Oct. 5 on the Clarkston campus, domestic JORDAN FREDERICK McNeal said. “The students had questions and participated as violence will be the focus. According to McNeal, the talk will Staff Reporter far as sharing their own personal stories and asking questions break down the different types of domestic violence and how of the panelists.” it can affect students while also looking at what a healthy The talk had two panelists, Lieutenant Kimberly McClenton, relationship might look like. hroughout college, many students worry about safety an officer from the Police Department The talk will also include panelists Elisa Covarrubias, both on and off campus. To help combat this fear, on the Clarkston campus, and Aric Johnson, a licensed social director of the sexual assualt and victim advocacy program at Georgia State is introducing a new resource for students: worker and the Community Resources Coordinator at Grady Live Safe Resources, a non-profit organization based in Georgia T Health System, who works with victims of gun violence and the that provides resources for domestic violence and sexual Blue Table Safety Talk. These talks will cover a range of topics, from sexual trauma that results from it. assault, and Jill Schirling-Allison, the managing legal advocate McClinton talked to the students about campus safety, guns at Partnership Against Domestic Violence. misconduct to domestic violence, led by Student Victim on campus and which laws come into play. Johnson shared McNeal hopes that these talks will positively affect students Assistance, an organization at Georgia State that helps students his personal and professional experience about gun violence by giving them an open space to speak about their problems who have been victims of crime or violence maintain their and gave students resources for counseling to help with any and find resources in Georgia State. mental health and provide the necessary resources. resulting trauma. “College is already hard to go through,” McNeal said. “A lot The first talk, which was held on Sept. 5 on the Clarkston These university-wide talks will be held once a month on of students are also dealing with other stressors as well, and campus, was a discussion about gun violence, both on and off Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each talk will include a it is helpful for them to come in and have this dialogue about campus. panelists of experts to help guide the students through tough their situations but to also learn about the resources not only at “The vibe in our first Blue Table Talk was relaxed and times. Georgia State, but in the surrounding communities.” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 NEWS 5 Perimeter and Atlanta campuses divided, again NEWS BRIEFS Homecoming and SGA highlight disunity within Georgia State LOCAL

ADA WOOD & SARA MUNOZ men’s News Editor & Staff Reporter banned from playoffs The Georgia Tech men’s eorgia State has six campuses, or two or basketball program has even one depending on who you ask. been placed on probation GStudents might list them off — Atlanta, for the next four years, Alpharetta, Decatur, Dunwoody, Clarkston, fined $5,000 and 2% of the Newton — or maybe they’ll group them together, men’s basketball budget. The Perimeter and Atlanta. penalties are the direct result Where’s Georgia State? , of an NCAA investigation others might respond. But between the Sept. 19’s into the actions of the university-wide Student Government Association former assistant coach meeting and Homecoming Week descending Darryl LaBarrie and Ron across the university, it’s clear that students are Bell, a personal friend of ready to talk about all of the campuses’ value and head coach Josh Pastner, role at Georgia State. who is officially classified as The idea of further uniting Georgia State and a booster. The suspension SGA across all campuses hit a speedbump at the also allows current players Sept. 19 university-wide meeting. involved with the program When two senators from the Decatur campus, to transfer to other schools Janii McIver and De’Mona Reid, presented a bill and compete immediately. they proposed that would unite the campuses, there was much discussion before it was ultimately rejected in a vote. NATIONAL This bill would establish a rotation of the locations of the SGA meetings throughout all House Democrats six Georgia State campuses in order to educate accelerate Atlanta senators on the issues that pertain to Perimeter students, the senators said. SGA’s 90th administration contemplates a decision on where PHOTO BY MAYOWA AMOSU | THE SIGNAL impeachment inquiry Now, senators from all campuses are expected they should host future SGA meetings since the current House Democrats WEBex platform for virtual communication is inconsistent. produced the first subpoena to commute to Atlanta for the monthly university- in the impeachment inquiry wide meetings or dial in via Webex. practices would not be held during their class to avoiding the commute to Atlanta, one of against President Donald Funds are allocated to reimburse senators from times, but the day of the event, a last minute those being Webex, the online meeting and Trump. The subpoena the Perimeter campuses for their parking on practice was scheduled during her midterm. She videoconference application that SGA currently demanded that Secretary of the Atlanta campus, but not for Atlanta senators said the dance was changed during this practice uses to remotely connect senators who are unable State Mike Pompeo turn over parking on Perimeter. And since the budget for and when it came time for the dance, she had to to attend the meetings. documents and witnesses SGA is set at the beginning of each year, it’s too stand aside because she wasn’t prepared for the But even at that meeting Webex was a recurring that could assist in the late to change that for this year. change. issue throughout its duration. The meeting began investigation into Trump’s “I love the idea of moving locations, but [my “All of the time, Perimeter students are expected at 7:41 p.m., instead of the 7:15 start time, due call with the Ukrainian reason is] purely financial,” Nigel Walton, a to stretch and bend over backwards and jump to technical difficulties with Webex for senators president. A whistleblower senator from the Atlanta campus who spoke out through flaming hoops to meet the shallow tuning in at home, who were struggling to hear reported that the president against the bill, said. “We don’t want to waste standards of the Atlanta campus and they don’t the conversations throughout the meeting. had possibly leveraged aid to financial resources of Atlanta campus students on expect the same from their own students,” she “Webex is completely out of our realm of the Ukranian government a not-well-thought-out bill.” said. being able to control that,” SGA University-Wide in attempts to coerce McIver saw the pushback on the bill as part of a This year there have been several changes to President Jazmin Mejia, said. Ukraine into reopening an bigger problem for Georgia State. the Homecoming Court. First, the positions and McIver argued that Webex was part of the investigation into a 2014 “It proves my point that this ‘One SGA’ will candidates are no longer gendered, allowing the equation, however. incident involving then-Vice never work when the students in power put potential for two male, two female or non-binary “Webex is a waste of time and money,” Senator President Biden’s son. House money over student matters,” McIver said. “It adds candidates as the victors. Now, candidates simply McIver said. “Had my bill passed, senators Democrats are investigating to my point that Perimeter and Atlanta SGA need apply for a “royalty” instead of a Mr. or Ms. could’ve been a part of the next conversation at a the call as a possible use to part ways.” position, and can choose their own pronouns as a campus more convenient for them.” of presidential powers She then proposed that it was time to establish victor. for personal gain — an a president on each campus, instead of the current Additionally, the positions themselves have OTHER SGA UPDATES impeachable offense. university-wide president model. changed. What was previously Ms. and Mr. After Danny Mai’s resignation as a senator and When asked how many, if any, of the members Perimeter is now the Royal Flame title, something chair of the Bylaws Committee, Senator Andre in attendance had visited all of the Georgia State Burrell said no Perimeter students were consulted Walker, a College of Arts and Science graduate GLOBAL campuses by McIver, only a few hands were raised. on. senator, was voted on and inducted as the new “How can we represent one Georgia State if we “You see it in the university-wide positions for chair. British supreme court don’t frequent all of them?” McIver said. “Due SGA as well; they don’t have to look at Perimeter,” “[Georgia State] has been my home for more rules Parliament to Atlanta having more senators, I feel when Burrell said. “They don’t have to see us, advertise than 30 years,” Walker said. “My mother, who suspension unlawful Perimeter has an issue, it’s treated as minuscule.” with us, speak with us. They talk about it, but I received her master’s degree from this university In a unanimous decision, The feelings of Perimeter campuses being never see the footwork for it.” over four decades ago, enrolled me in State’s the U.K. Supreme Court neglected doesn’t stop at SGA. This week, last But this conversation isn’t even a new one; in Saturday School program for gifted students. ruled that Prime Minister year’s winner of Ms. Perimeter, Alana Burrell, 2017, two years after consolidation, The Signal I started taking classes on campus during my Boris Johnson’s suspension came forward explaining the treatment she and kindergarten year.” wrote an article titled, “Amid Homecoming of Parliament was unlawful. her partner, Mr. Perimeter, Andrew Lay, have seen Walker shared his intentions to continue taking Events, Perimeter Gets Left Behind.” As a result, Parliament has over the past year. care of Georgia State and his home. He hopes In the SGA discussion, Perimeter students returned to session. Critics “These positions are not just vanity titles; these argued this goes beyond representation and travel to focus more on legislation and running the of Boris’ decision to suspend are student leadership positions,” Burrell said. “We and that their campuses are lacking in luxuries meetings more smoothly. Parliament claimed that have the opportunity to produce initiatives.” that are afforded to the Atlanta campus that they “I want disagreements within SGA to be over it was a stalling tactic to Burrell said that last year, a big point of say should be mandatory for all campuses. McIver policy, not procedure,” he said. prevent further debate and contention were the dance practice requirements. gave the example that there is no grab and go During the meeting, there was a short discussion of Brexit and push Most of the practices were scheduled on the station on the Decatur campus and students are discussion when Decatur EVP Hadejia Manais the country further towards a Atlanta campus, which Burrell said Perimeter expected to travel to the nearest grocery station brought forward a situation in which one senator no-deal Brexit. In light of the students were required to travel to and pay for three miles away. requested a date from one of the members of her decision, leading members of their own parking. She said she was told there The solution to this disunity, at least for SGA, senate. While she did not name any names, it was the opposition Labour Party would be practices on Perimeter campus as well, is this bill for rotating locations, according to revealed that it was Nigel Walton. have called for Johnson’s of which there was only one that Atlanta campus McIver. She hopes to redraft and propose it again Manias said Walton had reached out to senator resignation. students weren’t required to attend. at the next university wide SGA meeting. McIver, who brought forward the bill being She explained that all students were promised Members spoke out about a few alternatives debated that day. 6 NEWS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM

Guide to the Greeks INTERFRATERNITY LEADERSHIP Meet the Interfraternity Council

successful fundraiser: a drag show. ALPHA TAU OMEGA DANIELLA JOHNSON “I ran for President because I knew I could help the chapter Staff Reporter embrace its potential and grow as an organization,” Woodling • President Matthew Mauldin said. • Vice President Nahom Taye Bashir Monsour ran for president of Pi Kappa Phi because he • Treasure Peyton Greer he Interfraternity Council at Georgia State is composed finds himself to be an excellent example of what a Pi Kappa Phi • Secretary Kenny Pham of eight non-culturally based fraternities. These man is supposed to be. Monsour wants to give back to not only • Chaplain Michael Dinh Torganizations include Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Tau his fraternity but his community as well. • Membership Education Zachary Camp Omega, Chi Phi, Delta Lambda Phi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa “I felt like I had the most to bring to the table, the best • Recruitment Chair Michael Holley Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu. leadership and a lot envisioned for my chapter and wanted to • Health and Safety Aidan Hammond “IFC exists to promote values of leadership, service, help give back after it has given me so much,” Monsour said. brotherhood and scholarship,” Devon Woodling, president of Rohit Polakam kept his future in mind when he ran for DELTA LAMBDA PHI Delta Lambda Phi, said. “IFC organizations should strive to president of Chi Phi. Polakam aspires to be a doctor, and he create better communities, better chapters and better men.” believes thought leadership and communication skills will help • President and New Member Educator Devon The presidents of IFC organizations try to connect with him with that career. Polakam also wants to make a change in Woodling their brothers on a personal level to make the most out of their his fraternity while he is still on campus by mentoring anybody • Vice President and Treasurer Shecory’n Porter experience at Georgia State. who would want to join Chi Phi in the future. • Secretary Paul Wheaton “[At Georgia State,] IFC is a really diverse group of guys “I want to make people realize what the term ‘brotherhood’ with everybody being able to find their perfect pick whether it really means,” Polakam said. PI KAPPA PHI be they’re into sports or if they’re into business organizations,” Shady Mreir, the council president, said. • President Bashir Mansour FUTURE PLANS AND CHANGES • Vice President Collin McHugh The brothers at Alpha Tau Omega are focusing on recruiting WORK • Risk Management Brian Harris more members in the upcoming school year. The IFC fraternities at Georgia State want to change the • Social chair Noah Shiffman “Expect a lot of fun and great guys with the letter ATO stereotypical way people view fraternities while still enjoying • Treasurer Drew Miller their time as brothers and supporting their community. attached to their name,” Maulin said. “We are recruiting the best Brothers are encouraged to give back to their community that want more out of their college career, regarding community CHI PHI through philanthropy or service. For example, Greek life hosts service, influence and support from multiple brothers and a trick-or-treat event every year at the Greek housing, where sororities.” • President Rohit Polakam they bring in kids who are unable to trick or treat because of the Woodling wants the LGBTQ+ community at Georgia State • Vice President Ruben Lorea-Morales unsafe neighborhoods they live in. to feel as though they have a safe space within Delta Phi Lamda • Secretary and Treasurer Tim Wyatt “Last year, we were involved in cleaning up and expand the connection to other LGBTQ+ advocacy groups • Custodian Jesse Ray and … we’re giving back on a more local level to Atlanta within the area, especially through service projects or youth • Historian and New Member Educator Cole in comparison to some of the national charities that our education. McKenzie organizations give back to,” Mreir said. “Delta Lambda Phi at Georgia State has never had a strong • Risk Manager Jian Clarke During Mreir’s former presidency of Pi Kappa Alpha, their presence during recruitment and that’s something I want to • Recruitment Officer Rohan Polakam philanthropy was the Fireman’s Challenge, where they give back change,” Woodling said. “I hope to plan more engaging and to burn victims, specifically women and children at the VCU visible events for Delta Lambda Phi’s recruitment and campus/ ALPHA EPSILON PI Haynes Burn Center in Virginia — something close to home for community involvement.” Mreir, as he suffered traumatic burns during an accident at the Not only is Monsour the president of Pi Kappa Phi, but he is age of five. also the head of IFC. Monsour established official recruitment KAPPA SIGMA periods with set IFC events and schedules for this year. He also LEADERSHIP wants to start a Greek row, an area on campus for fraternity IFC encourages its members to participate in leadership early houses. PI KAPPA ALPHA on. For the council’s weekly meetings, each chapter is required “I also would like to see athletic events more lively with Greek to send two delegates: a senior delegate, or a veteran member of life and huge cooperative philanthropy events,” Monsour said. the chapter, and a junior delegate, who is a new member looking In this upcoming school year, Polakam wants Chi Phi to SIGMA NU to get involved. embody diversity at Georgia State more than ever by increasing Alpha Tau Omega is built on the foundational belief that their membership numbers, become more connected with brotherhood should last even after graduation. President Maulin other Greek groups and participate more in community service strives to encourage his brothers by leading by example. Maulin events. was previously the social chair of his organization and received “I plan to make Chi Phi a fun and safe place for everyone,” feedback from other members that he should run for president. he said. “A place where people can call us family or friends and “I ran for president because I felt it was my time to step up,” their other home.” Maulin said. Delta Lambda Phi is a LGBTQ+ friendly fraternity, but it is not exclusive to LGBTQ+ members. According to current president Woodling, Delta Lambda Phi exists so all men, regardless of sexual orientation, can develop through gaining leadership, social and professional skills they need for success. Woodling joined Delta Lambda Phi because he is an openly gay man who wanted to surround himself with like-minded men who had the same goals as him. When Woodling first joined, he noticed the organization was struggling socially and financially. As a new member, he was responsible for his organization’s most ILLUSTRATION BY DEVIN PHILLIPS | THE SIGNAL TUESDAY,TUESDAY, JANUARYOCTOBER 15, 1, 20192019

www.georgiastatesignal.com/opinions Georgia State failing their students’ sexual health Limited contraceptives cripple students’ sexual explorations

JANNEYN SIMMONS Staff Columnist

e spend thousands of dollars per semester for “higher education” and the continuation of what Wour previous institutions didn’t expand on. We get a broader understanding of calculus, statistics and psychology, but why don’t we expand on sexual education and resources. Public education, especially in the U.S., yields a rather limited understanding of sexual health and education. Most of us learned that abstinence was the only way to preserve our sexual health, we were shown grotesque images of the final stages of an STI. In the eight grade, where your main concern was catching all of the Pokémon Go! creatures, this limited understanding of sex and protection is understandable, but what about the college students? Georgia State is located in the heart of Atlanta, which according to BlackDoctor.org, has the 7th highest HIV/AIDS rate in the country, yet Georgia State doesn’t put sexual health at the forefront. If you walk into the Georgia State Bookstore and survey the “Health and Beauty” section, you can find allergy medicines, hand sanitizers, laundry products, pepper spray and an ILLUSTRATION BY SHANCHEZE JOHNSON | THE SIGNAL assortment of cosmetics. All of these items are convenient, but where are the contraceptives? If you ask an employee at the bookstore about the lack of contraceptives, their response is reliability of the contraceptives offered at the clinic, even I can agree with students being accountable for their own always the same: “They’re free in the Student Clinic.” while appreciating the option. Regarding resources, such as sexual health; after all, we are adults. But the university should I personally visited the clinic to examine the contraceptives education, awareness of statistics and other matters, some still guide us along the way. We are still compensating for years offered. Upon entering the clinic, I noticed a few displays in the students feel the institution and students can both improve on of abstinence-only sex education, and most of us don’t know lobby area. The displays bore extensive awareness of oral health, their role in sexual health. the basic functions of our own sexual organs, let alone someone allergies, cold and flu season and instructions for the Heimlich Some students do feel that the university adequately prepares else’s. maneuver. its students for sexual health. When asked the same questions, I’m not expecting the university to hold university-wide Among the posters, I found a single bowl for condoms, that assemblies, but basic knowledge of STI statistics should be as Georgia State junior Avion Canion gave the university a fair was empty, but it was offered. One of the nurses offered me the heavily broadcasted as the next football game. If we could have rating on how they have equipped their students with sexual condoms she had in her office. She gave me a hefty amount of the GSU 1010 course dedicated to stretching our orientation health resources. the blue wrappers and was generous enough to offer me the lecture into a full year, we should offer a basic sexual education expiration date. However, he did express one concern, “I do believe GSU does as a mandatory course included with the alcohol training, one I noticed immediately that she never asked me for a specific a good job in providing sexual resources to students. I have without our parents’ fabrication and an understanding that sex size, leading me to believe that her offerings were one-size- used them myself several times, including the contraceptives has happened. fits-all. In addition to limited sizing, the only free offerings and free STD testing services they offer. I do believe they can Most importantly, we are not a monolith; therefore, we on campus are condoms. So, if anyone is above average size, improve in hiring more employees to do testing services. In should not be given uniform contraceptives. People of every allergic to latex, or participates in non-vaginal intercourse, more than two trips I’ve met with the same tester and the wait race, gender, identity and size exist on our campus, so it stands pickings are essentially nonexistent. is quite long for our campus size. There’s no rush but these to reason that students should be offered an array of sizes, When discussing the topic with Georgia State students, services are important and should be more accessible than they brands and types of contraception, such as dental dams, vaginal I encountered a mixed reaction. The jury is still out on the are .” films and spermicidal foams.

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becoming a finalist since 2016. Now that Deas’s dream has become Marque Hill and Takia Tinsley, Blue and White Royalty Finalists, DANIELLA BOIK her reality, she’s ready to use her platform to represent the school in are running a joint campaign and, like Pineda, have a strong belief Associate Arts & Living Editor a positive light. in inclusivity. Their campaign slogan, “keep the family close and “I want to use the platform to share with the campus, Atlanta our community closer,” is all about bringing together all students at community and abroad that Georgia State should never go Georgia State. Hill is a sophomore whose campus involvement is very year, Georgia State students who are natural-born unnoticed because our passion to achieve, no matter the expansive. leaders, passionate, goal-oriented and caring run for the Royal circumstances, is influential in the success of the Panther family,” she Hill is a part of many organizations, such as a Peerless Perfection, Court. The Royal Court consists of a King, Queen, Prince and said. the Black Sophmore Society, Tighter Grip and secretary for Phi Beta E Deas’s platform is all about inclusion. Her desire to continue to Sigma. Tinsley is a junior with a political science major and a minor Princess who represent the university. Each finalist for the crown has a chance to run a campaign to show their love for the university plant I.V.I.E.S. (Inclusion is Vital In Every Success) on Georgia State’s in criminal justice who has a strong belief in inclusive culture at and how they want their presence to be a positive impact on their campus is what drives her, since being included through volunteer Georgia State. community. opportunities is what made her career as a student a success. “Georgia State has a way of including everyone as one. In my “I believe that everyone has a gift, and inclusion is the way for us family, it wasn’t carried out that way,” Hill said at the Homecoming GEORGIA STATE ROYALTY FINALISTS to open that gift and understand each other’s purpose,” she said. “I press conference. “Though we all come from different places, we want to spread awareness on how inclusion is what is vital in every are all one. I’m very passionate, an advocate for Atlanta and I love “I am a star. I can do it,” J’Pierre Bolling, Georgia State Royalty success. Georgia State is not our house, it is our home and every Georgia State.” finalist, said as he took the stage at the Homecoming press home has I.V.I.E.S.” Tinsley, who used to be commuter and didn’t love or feel conference last Tuesday. Bolling, who is a senior and a public health The last Georgia State Royalty finalist is Aniyah Jones. Jones is a so connected to his university, has grown a deep love for his major, encouraged everyone in the audience to repeat and declare senior, public health major and has several leadership roles including community over the years. those affirmations. being the secretary of EmpowHER. Her platform is all about rising “After commuting, I decided to give State a chance to show me “All of us are stars, we are all special and we are all talented,” he up. her true colors,” Tinsley said. “As I grew I wanted to become more said. “As a Georgia State student, it’s your duty to rise and seek of a resource to my peers and become an impactful presence on Bolling’s platform for running for the Royal Court is all about elevation,” she said. “You’re capable of rising above every trial placed c ampu s .” helping students address mental health to ultimately become the before you.” Throughout Tinsley’s time here, he’s become a mentor and an best version of themselves. The student organization he’s a part of, ambassador to his community and he believes what makes him Standing Together and Reigniting the Stigma (S.T.A.R.), is all about BLUE AND WHITE ROYALTY FINALISTS special is his care for all people. making mental health a priority by repeating positive and truthful As for the Blue and White Royalty finalists, Sydney Tompkins, a “I care about Atlanta, the perimeter and Georgia State. I care affirmations. Bolling has several leadership positions on campus, junior, is filled with pride, love and appreciation for her university. about all of you,” he said. and his goal is to lead and serve his university in a positive direction. Tompkins platform is “Home is Here.” Caring for mental health among college aged students is “I made this place my home after leaving my single mother in ROYALTY FINALIST crucial. Classes can be difficult, schedules can get overbooked and Savannah,” she said. “You never know who you could meet, who As for the Pounce Royalty finalist, Kaelyn Williams is the socializing can be hard. Mariah Johnson, a senior and Georgia could change your life or what could change your life. There’s representative for the Atlanta campus. Williams is a freshman with State Royalty finalist, also believes taking care of mental health is an organization for everyone here, and I want this campaign to a double major in mass communication and media with a minor important and that’s what her platform is about. encourage students to get out there and join things so they know in journalism. Her aspirations are to be a polymath in the media by During her speech at the Homecoming press conference, Johnson that this place is home.” being a TV anchor, TV personality, film director, producer or even stated how much minds matter and how anyone can accomplish Julian Pineda, Blue and White Royalty finalist and junior, also an actress. anything if they focus on their mental health. Johnson comes from believes in Georgia State being home and creating a community Born in Syracuse, New York, Willams moved to Atlanta three a family of Panthers, but that’s not the only reason she has a love for by including all people. Pineda represents the Latino and LGBTQ years ago and she said that Georgia State gives her a sense of home Georgia State. community of Georgia State and his campaign is all centered around because of all the amazing people she’s met and how the school has “I was born and raised to bleed blue and white but that’s not why inclusivity of those groups and all groups as well as self love. pushed her to become more involved. I’m running,” she said. “I’m running because Georgia State has “Self-love is one of the most important aspects in life in order Students have the opportunity to vote for which candidates they cultivated my professional, academic and personal development in to succeed and be happy,” he said. “I am here to create change and think would serve their university the best. All voting is open this so many ways.” inspire minorities to rise up and become leaders to better represent week and the voting ballot is emailed to all Georgia State students. Lauren Deas, another senior Georgia State Royalty finalist, their communities. I am also here to help those in need with self- The crowning ceremony will take place on Oct. 5 during the describes herself as very goal-oriented and has had the goal of love. Remember to be inclusive and spread love.” halftime of the Homecoming game.

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ear up, Panthers — it’s officially Homecoming Week at Georgia State. This week is bound to be exciting for Gstudents. Thanks to the Spotlight Board, this week is packed with events ranging from a fashion show, block party and Georgia State’s Got Talent. Brandon Byrd and Marques Powell, two members of Spotlight’s executive board, are just a few of the people working to ensure a fun and festive week. Byrd, the spirit and traditions director, says the staff’s mission is to “create events that will gardner Panther pride.” Byrd personally helped coordinate almost every event this week. He said the planning stretched well through the summer, and he was responsible for helping find vendors and locations for events, attending security meetings and much more. “I’ve had some long nights, frustrating days … literally blood, sweat and tears this summer,” Byrd said. “I’ve worked really hard on it, and I want as many people to come out as possible.” Powell, the live entertainment director, is in charge of directing Georgia State’s Got Talent. This year, eleven acts are putting on 5-minute performances for their peers in the audience. Powell says the show hosts a wide variety of skills, including the use of Chinese yo-yos and step dancing. Typically, only 10 acts are chosen for the talent show, but the judges believed this year there were too many “great talents.” Powell adds that students will be able to vote for their favorite performance, and will have the chance to compete for a prize during intermission. Homecoming Week will differ from past years in quite a few ways. The Georgia State Fashion Show is making a comeback, and Powell believes that it will be a hit. “Being in Atlanta, we’re all very hip on fashion, hip on looks. We also want to give that experience to… dress up, come out, meet [your] peers and have a good time,” Powell said. The Homecoming Court will be more different than ever before. Byrd says to be more inclusive, the requirements for winning the crown have changed. In previous years, only one King and Queen were able to win, and each category allowed space for two students who identify as female, and two who identify as male. This year, the candidates do not have to be split evenly between genders. “We didn’t want to bar anyone from coming and limit those spots based on gender,” Byrd said. “We’re doing it solely based on your merit and what you’ve done on our campus.” Freshman Bella Luciano is most interested in the fashion show and block party. Luciano attended her high school’s Homecoming Game and had a lot of fun. Otherwise, there wasn’t much on the agenda besides a dance and the football game. “There weren’t many events at my high school… and obviously, the football games are bigger and better at Georgia State,” Luciano said. “Also, there’s way more events at Georgia State during Homecoming week, so I’m sure it’ll be pretty hy p e d .” Byrd recommends that new students attend the block party. He says this will be a great opportunity to meet other students, and the event will have carnival food, amusement rides and various performances. He also invites everyone out to the events for a “jam-packed

PHOTOS BY UNIQUE RODRIGUEZ AND VANESSA JOHNSON | THE SIGNAL THE | JOHNSON VANESSA AND RODRIGUEZ UNIQUE BY PHOTOS week with lots of fun.” Your Homecoming calendar

Tuesday, Oct. 1 Wednesday, Oct. 2 Thursday, Oct. 3 Homecoming Fashion Show Georgia State’s Got Talent Homecoming Parade

The fashion show is back after a period of discontinuity! Modeled after the television series, “America’s Got Talent,” Don’t miss one of the most highly anticipated events this This event is drip or drown only. Watch students own the this Spotlight-led competition will not be one to miss. Come week! Student organizations ranging from fraternities and runway in student-designed outfits as they show off their out and support your fellow students as they take on the sororities to student media will decorate their golf carts hard work in one of the first events of the week! Rialto stage as they sing, dance and show off their talent! The and show their school spirit at the parade. The parade will show is free to all students with a PantherID. go through downtown, beginning on campus. Feel free to Where: Student Center East Ballroom Where: Rialto Center for the Arts bring friends, family, or even coworkers to enjoy the parade together. It’ll totally be worth skipping class for! When: Doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. When: 7 p.m. Where: Starts at the corner Gilmer Street & Courtland Street

When: 12 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3 Friday, Oct. 4 Saturday, Oct. 5 Blue & White Dinner and Ball Homecoming Block Party Homecoming Football Game

Prom who? This event is the perfect opportunity to make Who doesn’t love a good block party? Grab a friend and Come on out after tailgating and support the Panthers the memories that’ll be so much better than high school head to the heart of campus for games, music, food and fun! in their fifth football game of the season! They’ll be ever was. This dance was previously known as the Royal Make sure you have your PantherID with you because all facing off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, so let’s Ball and returned this year with a new name. Dress up in Georgia State students are allowed in for free and students pack those stands! You can get your student ticket at your finest formal outfits for a night to remember! Enjoy a are allowed to bring one guest. GSUStudentTickets.com on your phone. high-class dinner and then dance into the morning! Visit Where: Gilmer Street and Unity Plaza Where: Georgia State Stadium GSUStudentTickets.com to purchase tickets. Only one guest ticket allowed per student with a valid PantherID. When: 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Student Center East Ballroom

When: Social hour: 6 to 7 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; After-Party: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 12 ARTS & LIVING GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM A university band like no other The Georgia State band’s influence on Homecoming

“We conduct the band in the stands during the halftime show compete in.” GUILLERMO RIVERA and during the pregame show.” There are also different things that set our band apart from Staff Reporter Georgia State Band alumni also join the band in the stands others, one of these being our rock band. for the Homecoming performances, making it a very special “Something unique about our band is that we have a rock moment for the band members. band in the front as opposed to a pit,” Bramlett said. “A pit is s Homecoming season approaches, the Georgia “My favorite part is at the end of our halftime show, we have made of xylophones and other percussion instruments that State Band prepares for their parade and halftime alumni band members come back and play the with you normally see with most marching band programs. We have performances. This time of the year is the most the current members,” Zulu said. “Also, throughout the game, electric guitars, drum set, keyboard and a keytar.” A the alumni members play with us in the stands, so it’s nice The band at Georgia State also accepts a variety of students, important for the band, as these are their most anticipated performances. to see previously graduated members still being a part of the making it unique to bands you find at other universities. “The energy is a little different than a regular game because b an d .” “Our band is made of mostly non-music majors,” Bramlett it’s Homecoming, so people tend to show up and show out During the halftime performance, different Georgia State said. “We have students ranging from first year freshmen to more because of it,” Beavan Zulu, one of three drum majors Band alumni are given their time to shine with special roles in graduate students and non-traditional students.” for the band, said. “I definitely think that the band plays a huge the performance. The band program has also participated in other big parades “These songs are conducted by former Panther Band drum excluding the Homecoming parade, which are known as some role during game days, so we play the same if not a bigger role majors, and the trombone solo in ‘Georgia “State” On My of the band’s biggest public performances to date. during Homecoming.” Mind’ is also played by an alum,” Ball said. “We are well known for our big public performances in the One of the most exciting things the Georgia State Band Alumni of all ages join the band to play the fight song Macy’s Day Parade in 2014 and the Inaugural Parade in 2013,” does is the Homecoming parade which takes the band and and “Georgia ‘State’ On My Mind,” showing the personal Bramlett said. “Hopefully, we’ll have more to add to the list Homecoming procession around campus in an ensemble of connection past members have to the band. s o on .” music and happiness. “Last year, we had around 60 band alumni join us on the The band has also provided a family for all of its members. “We do the Homecoming Parade where we lead the parade field for halftime, some even going as far back as 1977,” Kaylee Its 263 members have found somewhere to feel at home and block while playing some tunes,” Zulu said. “Overall, we add a Bramlett, a worker in the admin and operations office for the accepted. lot of the energy that makes Homecoming great.” band program, said. “My favorite part about being in band is the people,” Zulu Though they do it differently every year, people are always Not only does the Georgia State Band play a huge role in the said. “As cheesy as it sounds, the members of the band are excited to watch the parade, and it really sets the mood for the Homecoming festivities, but they help shape a lot of student’s what make it so much fun to be a part of. I’ve made my rest of the Homecoming festivities. greatest life experiences. The band program itself offers closest friends through this organization and look forward to “Basically, we form a parade block by Sparks Hall, then many different bands and groups full of talented people and getting with all of them to make some music and cheer on our march around campus with the Homecoming processional opportunities to someone interested in playing an instrument Panthers.” following behind us, and it’s really cool to see people storm or music overall. Overall, the band creates an unbreakable relationship out of buildings to catch a glimpse of what is happening,” Zulu “The band program is comprised of concert and athletic between its members. The more work the members put in, the said. “Plus, people who don’t usually get to see us have the bands,” Bramlett said. “We have three concert bands that closer together they grow together. opportunity to do so during that time, which I think is really perform regularly throughout the year and two athletic bands: “For me being a band student meant gaining an entire c o o l .” Panther Band which is the marching band, and Panther second family.” Bramlett said. “The experience, dedication The band also plays during the Homecoming Game, in Basketball Band. We also have a winter guard group that is the and hard work that you and over two hundred of your closest which the drum majors actually play an important part. indoor color guard group that competes in the winter. They friends put into the activity establish a bond that is, in most “I’m also one of the three drum majors,” Michael Ball said. are nationally ranked and finalists in most competitions they cases, closer than any other relationship you have.”

The Georgia State band is an essential part of football culture and keeping the crowd pumped. PHOTO BY UNIQUE RODRIGUEZ | THE SIGNAL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 ARTS & LIVING 13

Georgia State spirit teams are a vital part of keeping the fans and the team excited, especially during Homecoming games. PHOTO BY UNIQUE RODRIGUEZ | THE SIGNAL Discovering the source of Panther pride How spirit teams prepare for Homecoming Week

Lyons said. “We want to look great for our alumni coming back Woods. BRIA SUGGS and for all of the fans.” “This is my third year [being a Pantherette]. I’m a junior; I Arts & Living Editor Students will be able to easily spot Pounce and the cheer and started as a freshman,” Novak said. dance team throughout the week, as they’ll be attending most Despite the hard work it takes to be a dancer for Georgia of the events leading up to the game. State, the captains find that dancing in college is an experience ight back tucks, perfect formations, smooth transitions “Tuesday we have a [performance in the] plaza to get the worth coming back to year after year. and engaging choreography are the heart of Georgia students hyped about the game,” Lyons said. “Wednesday is “This is my fourth year on the team. I just love to dance,” State’s school spirit. One group of athletes are [Georgia State’s Got Talent] and the Pantherettes will be doing Woods said. “Our team is like a sisterhood. Most of these girls T some dances there. Thursday is the Homecoming Parade, so are my best friends. Being a part of this program has helped me responsible for lighting a spark of morale through the student body. everybody has to get out of class and be able to walk in the grow as a person.” The spirit teams are present at most sporting and campus parade.” The girls expressed plenty of excitement about their part in events to spread excitement and show off their talents. The end of the week features some of the most highly the homecoming festivities. anticipated events. Students can look forward to engaging The university cheer teams and dance team make up the “We’re an important part [of homecoming] because we pump performances all week long. up the students. We get them excited [for homecoming]. Novak spirit teams. These are the athletes that can be found in Student “Friday, we have practice that morning to get ready, and said. Center Plaza during homecoming and at sporting events. that night is the block party, so that’s another performance … “We get really involved in all of the events [like] the parade, Saturday is the game,” Lyons said. “We always show up four the pep rallies, the games,” Woods said. THE PREPARATION hours before the game to prepare. The head coach of both dance and cheer is Darryl Lyons. He’s CHEER known to his athletes as Coach D. There are two cheer teams: co-ed and all-girl. Like the “These are some of the hardest working athletes in the Pantherettes, they practice and have weight training twice a university,” Lyons said. “They support all of the sports. They’re week. They will be at the same events as the dancers this week. the number one fans; they’re always there.” “These are some of the hardest The Signal reached out to the captains and haven’t received a The athletes have two practices and two weight-lifting response. sessions in the Strength and Conditioning gym. Sometimes working athletes in the university.” there are even multiple performances a week. — DARRYL LYONS BRING THE SPIRIT “Practices are intense because we only practice twice a week If Panthers are looking for an opportunity to show off their Head coach of dance and cheer teams to prepare for great events like GSU Jams,” Lyons said. “On top school spirit, this is the perfect week to do so. of all of that, everyone has to go to classes, have to keep their “Students, please come out and support your teams, grades up, they work and then we have practices.” cheerleaders, dancers and mascot,” Lyons said. “We just need Homecoming is a very important time in the season for the THE PANTHERETTES your support.” spirit athletes. It’s also perhaps one of the busiest times for these There are events for students to participate in all week The Pantherettes are Georgia State’s official dance team. They teams. leading up to the game on Saturday. perform from football season through basketball season. They “With it being homecoming, there are lots of extra events, so “I really encourage students to come to the game,” Novak also perform for other sports teams, such as volleyball. it’s really important for everyone to be really committed … so said. “I think it’s a really good experience to have fun with your This year, the two captains are Tessa Novak and Jasmine that they can be prepared and look great in all of the events,” friends.” 14 ARTS & LIVING GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM games SuD0KU easy medium HARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019

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Football looks to return to form against Arkansas State Riding a two-game losing streak, the Panthers must win

Tra Barnett breaks loose on a run during the Homecoming 2018 game versus Coastal Carolina. PHOTO BY CHRIS YOUNG | THE SIGNAL

said. “[We’re] just getting them back fresh [and] feeling to do what they do.” ANFERNEE PATTERSON good. [We’re] taking care of a lot of injuries that creeped up Lazarus knows that is a major change but is not going to Staff Reporter in the first four games. Just trying to perfect the things that let it change the way the defense plays. we made mistakes on, coaching and playing wise.” “We’re not too focused on that,” said Lazarus. “It’s college The Red Wolves, who are 3-2 on the season and a major football —, there’s no slouches out here, so I’m sure their t is Homecoming Week for the Georgia State Panthers. contender in the Sun Belt each year, come in with a potent backup quarterback will come out and present much of a The last thing they want is for the Arkansas State Red running attack, led by runningbacks Marcel Murray and challenge as their starter would.” Wolves to march into Atlanta and spoil their big day on Ryan Graham. The team’s offense, led by seniors Dan Ellington and I The Panthers have struggled to contain the run these past Saturday. Tra Barnett, remains the Panthers’ main strength, as they The team has not fared too well in its previous two couple of games, including the defeat to Western Michigan, average 32.5 points-per-game and remain balanced running Homecoming Games. Last season, the team was defeated in which the defensive unit allowed a combined 450 yards and passing the football. 37-34 by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, after a valiant and seven touchdowns on the ground. If the team is to be All of that begins with the offensive line and senior victorious on Saturday, this will need to be reversed and is a comeback fell just short. In 2017, the team was run out of offensive lineman Hunter Atkinson knows the team must major key to victory. the Georgia State Stadium 34-10 by the . run the football well to come out victorious. Panthers safety and captain Remy Lazarus is making sure The Panthers, who have been on a two-game losing streak, “We’re running the ball very well,” said Atkinson. “You the defense is prepared. after early-season wins against the Tennessee Volunteers and have to have a good run game in order to be a successful “We haven’t beat them in a while, so we plan on studying Furman Paladins, are in search of their first conference win up on film and a lot of what they do,” Lazarus said. “We of fe n s e .” of the season and will hope to turn around their recent form know they present a lot of challenges in the run game and a The offensive line has been a pleasant surprise thus far. in Homecoming Games. very good receiver on the edge.” Going into the season, the unit was a major question mark. The soul-crushing, double-overtime defeat to Texas State For the Red Wolves, starting quarterback Logan Bonner To this point in time, however, the offensive line has been on Sep. 21 was not the team’s intended start to Sun Belt is out for the season and Layne Hatcher will take over the nothing short of brilliant. Conference play. The defeat set back any of the progress reigns at the position. This represented a major blow to Atkinson is also aware of the havoc the Red Wolves’ which was made in the opening two games. Blake Anderson’s team and could prove to be the difference. defensive unit may cause. After a much-needed week off, Georgia State head coach Elliott knows that he will have to do more research to “They’re very well coached,” Atkinson said. “Personally, Shawn Elliott is taking advantage of the ability to rest up and make sure they are prepared for the backup quarterback. I think their D-line is very quick; , they’re twitchy and prepare hard, in an effort to make sure his team is 100 % “To tell you the truth, we have gots to go find some film have good movement. Overall, they are well coached and healthy and ready to go for the Homecoming Game. on the other guy,” said Elliott. “I don’t think it will change disciplined.” “We’re getting our legs back under us a little bit,” Elliott what they are doing offensively;, I think they will continue The game will begin at 3:30 p.m.

GEORGIA STATE VS. ARKANSAS STATE COMPARISON

RECORD LAST GAME HEAD COACH 2018 RECORD

GEORGIA STATE 2-2 34-37 SHAWN ELLIOTT 2-10

ARKANSAS STATE 3-2 50-43 BLAKE ANDERSON 8-5 16 SPORTS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM

Dan Ellington can’t live without football and hot wings In honor of Homecoming, get to know your quarterback

o you know Dan Ellington? Surely you know he is Georgia State’s starting quarterback, but do you really Dknow him? Ellington is now in his senior year. He has already produced some incredible performances on the field and dreams of competing in his first bowl game, but what is he like off the field? And what brought him to Atlanta? Inspired by Vogue’s “73 Questions” series, it is time to truly understand the Dan Ellington we may not be too familiar with.

Dan Ellington, senior Georgia State quarterback, answers PHOTOS BY UNIQUE RODRIGUEZ | THE SIGNAL 73 questions about himself, his team and his life.

Joi: Where are you from? Joi: You can take three people with you. Who are you taking? Joi: Who do you turn to when you need advice? Dan: Olive Branch, Mississippi. Dan: My best friend Parker, my best friend Dylan Dan: My dad or my high school counselor. Joi: What is your favorite thing about Olive Branch? Buckingham and my best friend Blake. Joi: What do you want to be remembered for? Dan: The people. Joi: Best way to spend a day? Dan: My personality and the fact I always have a smile on Joi: Favorite holiday? Dan: Playing football. my face. Dan: Thanksgiving. Joi: If you weren’t playing football, what sport would you Joi: One thing you can’t live without? Joi: Best movie, and why? play? Dan: Football Dan: “White House Down,” because I like all the action in it. Dan: Basketball or . Joi: Describe your college experience as a student athlete in Joi: Best quality? Joi: Favorite quality in a friend? three words. Dan: My personality. Dan: Good personality. Dan: Fun, tiring, excited. Joi: Worst habit? Joi: Worst quality in a friend? Joi: Any tips for students who strive to make honor roll? Dan: Always thinking about what could go wrong in a Dan: Disrespectful to others. Dan: Study after every class. Don’t cram everything in at situation. Joi: Describe yourself in three words. once. Joi: Nicknames growing up, embarrassing or otherwise? Dan: Athletic, happy, encouraging Joi: What would people be most surprised to hear about you? Dan: Lil’ Dan. Joi: Describe your team in three words. Dan: That’s tough. But I’ve never been fishing. Joi: Most embarrassing moment you had as a child? Dan: Funny, hard-working and athletic. Joi: Favorite color? Dan: Getting a whupping in front of my class in the first Joi: What do you love about playing for the Panthers? Dan: Red. grade. Dan: My teammates, because they make everything fun for Joi: Favorite food? Joi: One thing that no one knows about you? me. Dan: Hot wings. Dan: I listen to country music. Joi: Most memorable moment in a football game? Joi: One thing you could eat the rest of your life? Joi: Most terrifying thing you’ve ever done? Dan: Definitely beating Tennessee. Dan: Hot wings. Dan: Ziplining. Joi: What was your first reaction after the Tennessee game? Joi: How old were you when you started playing football? Joi: Major? Dan: I just had to take it all in. It was a good moment for us. Dan: Five. Dan: Education. Joi: How did you celebrate? Joi: Dream NFL team to play for? Joi: What are your career plans post graduation? Dan: I went to sleep as soon as I got home. I was tired. Dan: Tennessee Titans. Dan: Coaching. Joi: Morning or night person? Joi: Most hostile stadium you’ve ever played in? Joi: Biggest influence? Dan: Morning person. I definitely like to sleep. Dan: Neyland Stadium. Dan: My dad. Football-wise, it is my high school football Joi: When was the last time you cried? Joi: Most prized possession in your room? coach. Dan: Last Saturday Dan: My PlayStation 4. Joi: What are you most excited about these days? Joi: How do you deal with negativity or hate towards you or Joi: Who is the best trash talker on the field? Dan: Waking up each and every day. the Panthers holistically? Dan: Remy Lazarus. Joi: Travel anywhere in the world for a month-long vacation. Dan: I just block it out. I don’t really listen to it. Joi: What is it like playing for Shawn Elliott? Where are you going? Joi: Hidden talents? Dan: It’s fun, honestly. He always makes sure that it’s fun. Dan: On a cruise somewhere. Dan: No Joi: Describe your first-ever game of football. 17 SPORTS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM

Dan: I was five. It was really hot. I threw my first touchdown Joi: Most annoying call in football? pass that game. Dan: Holding. Joi: Funniest thing to ever happen during a football game? Joi: What attracted you to Georgia State? Dan: During the Tennessee game, Devin Gentry tried to Dan: The stadium. jump over one of Tennessee’s guys. I was right behind him Joi: You go to school in downtown Atlanta. What is the best watching him like, “Oh my gosh, what is he doing?” way to spend a day in the city? Joi: Who is your football inspiration? Dan: Explore downtown. I really liked Six Flags and the Dan: Deshaun Watson. College Football Hall of Fame. Joi: Last movie that made you laugh? Joi: Most annoying thing about living in Atlanta? Dan: “Rocky,” last night. Dan: The traffic. Joi: Last movie to make you cry? Joi: What is the best way to decompress? Dan: I don’t remember. Dan: Lock myself in a room. Joi: Best advice ever given? Joi: Dream job? Dan: Always put your head down and grind. That’s what my Dan: Someone’s offensive coordinator. dad has always told me. Joi: Best pick up line? Joi: Advice you’d give to your 18-year-old self? Dan: (laughs) I don’t have one. Dan: Always take advice. Joi: Best piece of jewelry? Joi: Last TV show you binge-watched? Dan: My watch. Dan: “Chicago PD.” Joi: Best way to spend a first date? Joi: Pregame routine? Dan: Definitely Hibachi. Dan: I listen to Meek Mill and a few Katy Perry songs. Then, Joi: Biggest underlying fear? I pray, read a Bible verse, listen to more Meek Mill and wait on Dan: I’m scared of snakes. coach. Joi: Favorite app? Joi: Best way to unwind? Dan: . Dan: Take a hot shower, play the PlayStation for a little bit Joi: Superpower? and go to sleep. Dan: Time traveling. Joi: Favorite guilty pleasure song? Joi: One piece of advice that greatly affected your football Dan: Any Demi Lovato song. career to date? Joi: Sweats or suit? Dan: Always stand in a straight line. Never too high and Dan: Sweats. never too low. Joi: Favorite genre of music? Joi: What can fans expect from you and the Panthers this Dan: Country. season? Joi: One artist you could listen to for the rest of your life? Dan: Watching us play hard each and every game. We will Dan: Meek Mill. definitely be playing hard and having fun while doing so. 18 SPORTS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM ’ rise to popularity at Georgia State How the school invested in a billion-dollar industry

JULIAN HARDEN Staff Reporter

eorgia State’s esports program was established in 2017. The program was inspired by a worldwide Ggaming phenomenon. Even before the launch of the esports program, the school had had a strong gaming culture. Groups such as Panther Gaming, which was the original home for gamers at Georgia State, reached out to help launch the program. Since the launch of the program, the esports platform has seen massive growth and prominence. The reasons behind the quick rise of esports at Georgia State include both the large student body of the school and the already built-in gaming culture of the city. As Georgia State has continued to expand, so has the number of students who have a vested interest in gaming and gaming competitions. Atlanta has also been at the forefront of the esports popularity boom around the country. The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center sold out its 4,500-capacity arena entertaining the masses with the local esports team, the . The player development coach for the Atlanta Reign, Van Endel, was amazed by the turnout. “If you can sell out arenas like [the Performing Arts Center] … there’s a very good future,” Endel said. Esports has grown from entertaining a once niche following to what is today a billion dollar gaming juggernaut. The rise of esports has become a worldwide phenomenon, with major competitions, such as the Overwatch and Fortnite World Cups, happening all around the globe. PHOTO BY | THE SIGNAL As a result of its meteoric rise, the esports field has also attracted big name investors, such as Michael Jordan, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jerry Jones. Georgia State Esports Program Coordinator Lucas Bailey has been with the program since its inception and has witnessed these developments on campus and around the globe. Since the program’s initial launch, the response from the student body has been nothing but positive, Bailey said. A student plays League of Legends in Georgia State’s PHOTO BY KAITLYN HARMON | THE SIGNAL “We’ve had a huge number of students get involved, with ESports lab, located in the CMII on the Atlanta campus. a large number of students come out and tryout for varsity teams and participate in events,” he said. Georgia State’s esports teams compete in a number the event serves as the main exposition for gamers. games. League of Legends, Overwatch, Smite, Paladins and of tournaments with other Georgia-based and national Bailey has also seen the Georgia State student body show Hearthstone each field teams of gamers. These five games colleges. out more and more each year. and League of Legends, especially, are typically the most One of the major competitions that Georgia State hosts “We are regularly adding new games and new player slots, popular when it comes to esports competitions. is the PantherLAN competition. PantherLAN occurs twice as well as looking to expand our rosters of events for student As the program continues to grow and develop, the rise a year and is the annual competition at Georgia State. As engagement,” he said. in student involvement is sure to take the program and its many as eight different game competitions take place, and The current esports platform consists of five main many teams to new heights.

Men’s soccer looking to continue historic start to 2019 The Panthers’ hot start has them primed for conference play

season with six, an achievement which landed him on the double-overtime draw of the season. Despite allowing two ERIK INDRISANO 2018 All-Sun Belt First Team and has not looked back this goals, Tyson’s four saves helped keep the scoreline level. Staff Reporter year. Briggs has already notched a team-high nine goals thus With a record of 3-0-2, the Panthers matched their best start far. through five games since 2010. The Panthers played host to Belmont University in their Winthrop University, another tough out-of-conference he Georgia State men’s soccer team, fresh off last home opener in Atlanta. The team beat the Bruins 3-1, with game, followed. The team made easy work of the Eagles with year’s Sun Belt title, has gotten off to a hot start this two more goals from Briggs. Belmont put six shots on target, a comprehensive 4-0 victory. Briggs ended his one-game Tseason. With a record of 4-0-3, the team marked its but goalkeeper Paul Tyson recorded a season-high five saves scoring drought, with two goals off the bench. Tyson picked first undefeated start through seven games since 1967. to ensure the victory. up his second clean sheet on the year with three saves. The In a September interview with The Signal, senior forward At 2-0, the team then headed back on the road to face win kept the Panther’s home record at a perfect 3-0. Frank Rosenwald spoke about the team’s early-season goals off against the University of North Carolina-Asheville. The “We still have a lot to work on and to improve to reach and how an undefeated record through the first six games Panthers, despite having 20 shots on goal, ended up with our full potential. The good news is that the guys know that was a team-wide goal. a 2-2 tie in double-overtime. Briggs added another goal, and have been working very hard for the upcoming games.” “We set ourselves a target to get the first six games,” furthering his scoring streak, and Rosenwald found his first head coach Brett Surrency said. Rosenwald said. “We are going to try and keep these things goal of the season. The team toughed out a 2-2 draw against East Tennessee going and just push on for the rest of the season.” The Panthers turned around and defeated the University State on Saturday, maintaining the unbeaten record through Let’s take a look at how things have fared so far. of North Florida 2-0 at home. Briggs continued his lightning seven games and matching a program record. Briggs scored The team opened up its season on the road against form with another goal. The team’s defense got their first his ninth goal of the season — a number which ties him for Presbyterian College. The Panthers left South Carolina clean sheet of the year. Tyson added two saves en route to most goals among all NCAA Division I athletes this season. with a 2-1 victory. Aris Briggs, who has been a standout the 2-0 victory. The team travels to Stetson University on Oct. 1, looking this season, netted both goals for the Panthers. The junior The team faced Gardner Webb next in North Carolina. to make history and continue its undefeated start, then forward from Memphis, Tennessee led the team in goals last The team fought hard but had to settle for their second, 2-2 returns home to host Mercer on Oct. 5. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 THE SIGNAL 19 tuesday thursday friday saturdaywednesday sunday monday to-do my notes TOMORROW’S PHOTOGRAPHERS WRITERS VIDEOGRAPHERS DESIGNERS WEB DEVELOPERS EDITORS JOIN THE SIGNAL http://georgiastatesignal.com/join