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Georgia takes the Grady journalism heat in gender neutral academy students restroom controversy make presidential

Nadia Pressley bill was passed. Although predictions National media has Gov. Nathan Deal did veto recently had a lot to say the bill, it sparked nation- Vincent Knight, Amanda Campbell, about gay and transgender al conversation about the Bernarda Cervantes, and Morgan Champion individuals. The controver- direction in which this sy over House Bill 2 (other- revolution was headed. Fifty two Georgia Journalism wise known as HB2), which “I’m so glad it got Academy students were surveyed banned residents of North vetoed but the fact that it on which presidential candidate Carolina from using any was brought up and that they would vote for if they were restroom that does not cor- it did, I believe, go all the respond with their biolog- way up to the senate, the eligible to vote in the 2016 presi- ical sex received numerous fact that there was so much dential election. reactions, both positive and support for that was scary,” See BERNIE, page 2 negative. Ultimately, the said Manoylov. “It would argument over transgender be scary to live in a world, people and their right to or at least in a city, where have access to the public people could just simply Photo by GSPA restroom of their choosing be discriminated against has led to what looks to be because of love, the way the beginning of a gender they love.” revolution, and Georgia is Nathan Deal’s bill Swings through the week currently at the forefront of sparked Kroger’s bathroom this revolution. transformation, which has Bronlyn Holland About two months inspired the revolution to Colby Lance helped lead the Starrs Mill ago, Georgia’s very own spread to college campus- High School golf team to the state tournament Athens received its 15 min- es, including UGA. Many in 2015, but that didn’t keep him from wanting utes of fame when a local universities across the to improve his game at this year’s Chris Haack’s Kroger’s bathroom sign state, including UGA, are Golf Camp. went viral. The bathroom making strides to provide He wanted to “learn different shots I haven’t room sign read “unisex” facilities for trans students. learned before,” Lance said during the first ses- and was accompanied by Manoylov knows for a sion of the camp at the UGA Golf Course. a note that explained the fact that UGA does have Lance was one of the 76 golfers during this reasoning behind the new gender-neutral restrooms camp which is in its 20th year. gender-neutral restrooms. located in Tate Student “We have kids from Dallas, Louisiana, “I think it’s super Center, she says. Florida, we’ve had them from California,” said cool that they did do that “I think for Lambda Haack, UGA men’s golf coach, “As long as they because I think it is im- we have an importance of [golfers] meet the eligibility requirements of portant to normalize trans gender neutral bathrooms age, any skill level, doesn’t matter, they can just issues or non-binary issues and gender-neutral housing c om e .” in society,” said Mariah has been discussed as well,” To attend this camp, the golfer needs to Manoylov, the director of said Manoylov. “I think be between the ages of 10 and 18 but need to outreach and advocacy of one meeting was just about be at least 12 years old before September 2016 the Lambda Alliance at the gender neutral facilities. to stay overnight. The first session was June 5-8 University of Georgia. I think it is something and the second session is June 9-12. The alliance works to that is important and it During this session, there were 54 provide an influential voice is a way for a safe place overnight golfers and 22 day golfers. Most of the for the LGBTQ+ communi- to be available for every stu- ty on campus. dent on campus. They do grouping of the golfers is by their age, but some Georgia also experi- need that facility, it should are by their skill level. enced time in the limelight be an option.” “There are a lot of levels here with junior this year, when House Bill golfers. We basically help them develop their 757 proposed a law that game,” stated assistant coach for the women’s would allow businesses golf team Whitney Young, who was a counselor to deny services to the at the camp, “Give them tips and drills to work LGBTQ+ community to on once they leave camp.” preserve their “religious She was designated to work with a spe- freedom.” There was na- cific group of junior golfers between the ages of tional outrage; even com- 10 and 12. Young is hoping they will use these panies such as Disney, the new skills for future tournaments. NFL and Coca Cola threat- At the end of the session, the golfers play ened to cut off business a small nine hole tournament. Their parents can relations with Georgia if the come and awards are presented. Photo by Jack Nowland 2 Editorial THE CAPITOL REVIEW THE CAPITOL REVIEW Editorial 3

To vote or not to vote, that is more international experience Bernie or bust the question because some whether that pertains to trading Construction takes a toll candidates are definitely out of or communication. As a millennial, Excessive security Vincent Knight, Amanda Campbell, Bernarda Cervantes, and the question. According to a poll I look for someone who under- Morgan Champion conducted by the Editorial class, stands that we want freedom for won’t save our schools on student life and the which asked 52 GJA campers every person no matter where they who they would vote for if they come from.” Ian J. Smith were eligible, Bernie Sanders is Despite winning our votes accessibility of campus Breaches in entrance is within cials. In all likelihood, the clear favorite. Or at least 42% at the GSPA, Bernie Sanders was Morgan Champion security at public view of the front office the person controlling thought so. 35% decided not to mathematically eliminated from schools- as major as or attendance office, access would eventu- With North Forsyth High side. choose the lesser of two (three) the democratic race. When CNN the 2012 Sandy Hook so it would be easy ally begin to allow any School’s extensive four-year con- So, is the renovation of evils and not vote at all. Donald visited Bernie Sanders’s rally in shooting and as minor to enter the build- teenager in. struction project beginning to North Forsyth High School taking Trump only got one vote (you California, they reported that he as the “break-in” last ing without being In a survey of demolish, build, and pave the a toll on students and the acces- know who you are). 19% sided gave hope to his supporters in his school year at my spotted. A series of Georgia Journalism way for multiple new roads and sibility of campus? The answer is with Hillary Clinton. speech. Bernie Sanders said, “All of school- have schools other doors- one exit Academy students, buildings, both student life and the absolutely. Although the school The reasons for Sanders’ you know that when we began this attempting to increase to the bus loop, gym there is no clear trend layout of campus have dramati- will be gorgeous, renovated, and popularity among the GJA campers campaign over a year ago we were security. How they doors, the art room towards entrance cally changed—sometimes for the perfectly fit for thousands of were well stated by Cydnie Cole considered to be a fringe campaign. are going about it, un- doors, and science hall control systems im- worse. students and faculty once com- of Tucker High School, she said, Over the last year I think that has fortunately, does not exit- are left open or proving safety. One Construction on a new pleted, the construction “will not “I’d definitely vote for Bernie. He changed a little bit.” make much sense. unlocked most days. student with an entry cafeteria and library as well as be resolved until high school No. accepts all types of people, which Millennials are stereotyped Our local To be fair, they likely controls system re- new classrooms have resulted in 6 (a new high school) opens in is what America needs. He under- as Sanders supporters and our paper can sum up the don’t know about all ported “there are a lot the former carpool entrance and 2018,” states Forsyth County News, stands that diversity is crucial to survey concedes with that general- story of what trans- of these doors, but of slip-ups that hap- main office being relocated to the meaning that the classes of 2017, move on as a country and to gain ization. pired last October. most students know pen at my school so I English building in the back of the 2018, and 2019, will have to endure The problem with the ways to discretely could see there being school, making morning traffic constantly changing landscapes, these statements is enter school. Practi- a security breach”. worse and disabling more than two overcrowding, and muddy roads Block schedule means less stress for students what Safety, Discipline cally anyone could en- Another reported hallways of classroom space. at some point during their high Ashley Williams and Athletics Coor- ter the school without multiple break-ins and To compensate, adminis- school careers. dinator Ted Lombard being spotted. trespassing incidents. tration has replaced indoor learn- This is obviously a prob- Block scheduling for high schools is a after school or during the summer earning a causing more stress for students. However, said referring to the My school Results of students ing areas with trailers, and two of lem. Although the needs for most relatively novel idea that has garnered attention credit for a class they may have failed because spending usually 90 minutes per day in an trespassers’ entrance, system’s response to with security systems the biggest ones were installed in of the construction are legitimate, as a way to make the school day less stressful for there is a window during the regular schedule of AP class allows students and teachers to take “…and entered this? Entry control averaged a rating of important parking lots beside the they should not be overpowering high school students and allow them to delve their four years in which they can retake a deeper look into the material. Teachers can through the front systems on the front 92.5% on how safe performing arts center and athletic the daily routines of students or deeper into course topics. the class. spend more with hands-on projects and group Students on a traditional school sched- The longer class periods on the block collaborations between students, the likes of doors around 10:50 door, which have been they feel at school. fields. This loss of space in fre- distracting them from learning. ule attend six or seven class periods per day in schedule also help students who dual enroll which are becoming more common in today’s a.m. Note that the in place at the ele- Students without en- quently used places forced students In one school year alone, North the same courses for the whole school year. On for college credit at colleges in their hometowns. schools systems. other exterior doors mentary school level trance controls system to find longer and less accessible Forsyth experienced over three a block schedule, the class periods last much Since colleges operate on a semester-long Statesboro High School recently are kept locked during since Sandy Hook. averaged 89% safety, routes to class, and handicap access power outages, and often; the longer, but the courses themselves last only a schedule, the block style makes classes more transitioned away from the block schedule the school day.” The This works over there with only one student ramps are often blocked and/or not Internet was slow and didn’t work semester instead of the entire year. This setup cohesive for the growing number of dual-en- to the yearlong model, which was upsetting subject of our school because there are few without an entrance fit for use. because of technical difficulties more effectively prepares students for college, rolled students. The extended class periods also to many of the students. Taylor Bailey, a ris- doors has unsettled people coming in and controls system re- Rising junior Katherine with the construction. Therefore, gives them more credit opportunities, and al- allow students to travel back and forth between ing senior at Statesboro High, favors the block me all year. A series out during the day. porting break-ins. Strube spoke up about the matter. students and teachers were un- lows teachers to implement newer instructional their high school and their college campus schedule because it offers fresh content each of doors enter into the With many juniors So would an “The construction made it harder able to proceed with classroom techniques that are required by many school without having to cut multiple class periods semester. commons area, which and seniors dual en- entrance controls sys- to get around, and it took longer to activities because, in this day and systems. According to a study by the North from their high school schedule. In addition, “I feel that block scheduling was better I have to assume are rolling, students pass tem improve security get to class.” age, almost everything relies on Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the starting high school students on a semester for me personally because I get uninterested and left open all day due to through high schools at my high school? It There is also a sanitary electricity. There’s also the issue of block schedule gives students 32 opportunities plan earlier in their education helps prepare unwilling to learn when I’m stuck on one thing the arrival of students all day. The only way is likely that it would concern among students. “There traffic, among other things. to earn credits during their four years of high all of them for their college courses, regardless for too long,” Bailey said. “Having a brand new through it all day. The to know that teenagers deter trespassers from can be a lot of debris,” says rising Construction is not a school, whereas the yearlong schedule usually of when they decide to start taking them. schedule each semester kept me interested and front doors are locat- are actually students using the front door, junior Katelyn Champion, who bad thing; but for the sake of the only offers 24. Critics of the block schedule often involved in my classes. Alongside this, it’s much Therefore the block schedule cuts down point out that it causes the material from AP less stressful to have only four sets of informa- ed in the lobby to the of this school would but not from gaining has witnessed the before and after student body, there needs to be on the students who have to spend extra time courses to be crammed into one semester, tion to focus on per day instead of seven.” auditorium, whose be to require student access through one of effects of the project. Often, there accommodations for the space and doors are usually kept to present IDs. This many other entrances. is dirt everywhere, and people tend time lost in the process, or con- unlocked and provide would significantly in- The money spent on to get dirty, especially on rainy sider the time, the money, and the Bullying isn’t going away for the according to the Southern orientation. Oftentimes stu- respectful environment for entrance to the rest of convenience students installing them would days, and with such a big campus, work spent over these next four Poverty Law Center, in a dents have used anti-LGBT all of our students. Being the school. Neither and attendance offi- be wasted. it is hard to prevent walking out- years to be for nothing. written testimony submit- slurs while talking to class- more careful in what we LGBT minority ted for public briefing on mates in a joking fashion, say and how we treat each Bernarda Cervantes “Peer-to-Peer Violence and which only reaffirms that other is one step. Another, According to the Student is wrong. Schools treat bul- Bullying” for the U.S Com- Cartersville High School and one that is overlooked, Uniform policy needs consistent enforcement Handbook: “The mission lying as a serious offense, mission on Civil Rights has a serious problem-the being more aware of LGBT Amanda Campbell of Cartersville High School and all 50 states have laws there is particular concern, school environment is not issues. Further education Uniform policy is a legitimate issue in after by assistants, and students who “lay low” ceived demerits. In one incident, she was wear- is to prepare students to against bullying. In Flor- “…about the bullying of compassionate or caring at on the subject would go private schools. It certainly divides students at have the opportunity to get away with breaking ing a skirt previously approved by the Student become informed, contrib- ida, following the highly lesbian, gay, bisexual and all times, or for all students, far, since the best way to The King’s Academy in Woodstock, Georgia. the rules due to the assistants’ preoccupation Programs Director, when a group of assistants uting members of society publicized case of Rebecca transgender – or LGBT – as the school’s mission combat ignorance and The range of who monitors the dress code in- with the “more concerning” students. huddled together to point out her skirt length. through vigorous instruc- Sedwick, a 12 year old students. It is one of the statement describes. bigotry is education and vites inconsistency and preferential treatment. Junior Karley Willman, who has never Clearly, this is a complicated issue to tion in a caring, compas- driven to suicide by few remaining forms of But what can we communication. During an average day at school, the received a demerit in her high school career, has tackle. So much so that our school adminis- sionate culture.” bullying, a statute named bigotry that can go un- do? It’s time to take action Cartersville High teacher’s assistants are primarily responsible only violated the policy twice. She was told her trators are at their wits end—they have even It’s noble, and it’s after the teen, Rebecca’s checked on campuses.” as a community to stomp School is a tight knit school for noticing dress code violations. The offender dress was too short on a Dress As You Like Day considered doing away with uniforms entirely. what all schools should Law, has made cyberbully- Unfortunately, out bullying based on with a total enrollment of is asked to remove the garment and receives a (DAYL) and was asked to take her “non-tradi- Yet that would only open up a Pandora’s box of aspire to do. But what hap- ing punishable by a year cases of anti-LGBT bully- sexuality or gender. This 1,115; Cartersville is a tight demerit. tional” sweater off. Although the TKA Hand- new issues. pens when that culture isn’t in jail in the case of a ing have occurred within isn’t a problem the admin- knit community with a However, there are students who con- book states that, “a minor dress code violation The key to simplifying the matter is con- caring or compassionate to second conviction. Cartersville High School. istrators can make go away population of 19,731; this stantly receive demerits for dress code viola- constitutes a Class A demerit,” Willman did not sistency. Robert Kennedy, private school expert all students? Bullying has been A gay student was at one alone. Everyone at school community can go farther tions, while there are others who violate the receive one for either offense. would agree. In his article published by About It’s universally recognized and treated with point locked in the closet of is responsible for creating to make it a more inclusive policy simultaneously and do not receive the Lindsey Pulvino, also a junior, has had Education, he said, “The real secret to success is agreed upon that bullying the severity it requires, but a classroom for his sexual and maintaining a safe and environment for everyone. same treatment. “Repeat offenders” are sought three dress code violations in which she re- consistently enforcing rules and regulations.” 4 Editorial THE CAPITOL REVIEW THE CAPITOL REVIEW Editorial 5

We need our sleep, less homework will help Procrastination enhances learning Giana Levy Andi Breitowich Public High Schools Need to Get it Together “It’s stressful when you have homework Homework is to You look at the clock and real- list, you will soon realize the Caroline Franklin blame for the late nights from class and on top of that you have ize its already 9 at night. That value of importance of each High School bath- typical school does. One as using the bathroom and early mornings for essay that you have known task. You can evaluate your “Students should feel comfortable in the to study for other classes for the quizzes about for two weeks is due list of tasks and this will allow rooms are often a place would think the school should be a perfectly easy, all high school students. tomorrow. You have continu- you to realize whether the task that sets fear in the very board would also budget mundane thing to do. The significant amount of and test the next day.” – Sydney Smith bathroom and it is rather inappropriate ally reprioritized your respon- is still relevant. Procrastina- heart of students. At Milton for things like soap, paper Students do not think that homework is a main factor sibilities time and time again, tion also allows your creative High School, it is no dif- towels, and toilet paper. accessibility is the case in for many of the bathroom doors to be in towards sleep deprivation able to concentrate as easily, I do not want stay awake; but now its crunch time. juices to flow. Procrastination ferent from the rest of the All through last year the bathrooms, though. amongst teenagers. Though Procrastination has overcome Paulina Osenenko anxious, irritated, etc. Along it’s just that staying up late provides an opportunity to world. With a severe lack at Milton, students would When asked about the state they are in.” – it’s crucial to successfully you, yet again. be more reflective, to develop with depression, weight from too much homework of janitorial staff, it seems walk out of the bathroom the state of the bathrooms, complete your assignments again is a risk. Through have an effect on my per- In today`s society questions, to let thoughts per- impossible for Milton to with sopping wet hands, Paulina Osenenko, a Administration dirty hands spread include as a student, the long-term research from Daily Mail, formance in school. There speed is often rewarded. colate, and to discover fresh get it together. Colleen others would dry their junior, said; “I think the explicitly said to Colleen Hepatitis A, E-Coli, Strep effects of lack of sleep are lack of sleep slows the me- should really be a limit on We strive to be the first, the ways to tackle what has to be quickest, and the one who gets done. Procrastination is a cat- Williams, the Sophomore hands with the very limited bathrooms at Milton can Williams that there are Throat, among others. Bath- quite troublesome, spe- tabolism and boosts hunger. how much homework a the most done. Procrastina- alyst of sorts because it gives Class President said it toilet paper the school pro- be very disturbing some- three reasons they chose room surfaces are covered cifically for your mental As a result, calories are teacher can give.” tion is often frowned upon “bonus” time to synthesize herself, “We are extremely vides, since the hand dryers times. People do not flush not to supply hand towels in all kinds of filth, usually health. Consequently, the harder to burn since not Another junior, and deemed an “irresponsible ideas, change them, and devel- short on janitors, we are are at least ten years old, the toilet, many doors do for students. The first is other bodily fluids, etc. lack of sleep due to too enough energy is being Caroline Franklin from action”. Although procras- op a plan of action. When you short about 6-10 janitors, and very faulty. Some of the not lock, and we don’t that students flush paper Students have tried much homework contrib- produced. In addition to the Milton High School, gave tination clearly has some are aware that something is and that sets us behind so time, the most students can even get paper towels. towels down the toilet, to protest on this issue, only utes to high school stu- other symptoms, a growing her thoughts on how too disadvantages it is not all bad. due, or needs to be completed, much more and puts more do to cleanse their hands The fact that many doors the second describes to be told that there is no dents’ mental instability. epidemic that is facing the much homework affected In school they teach you to your mind is subconsciously work on the other jani- is run water over them, in don’t lock, and they go for that they cannot afford funding for the necessities in When you talk youth is the use of amphet- her too. always work hard and not wait searching and collecting ideas. tors.” However, in planning sinks full of other student’s multiple months like that paper towels, and the the bathrooms. Since there is about a person’s mental amines, specifically Adderall. “ As a student with until the last minute. They When your remember that attempt to expel this “horri- you only have three hours budgets for schools (espe- hair and other questionable is ridiculous and disre- third is that (again) the no law that makes it manda- instability, you are referring A study from the National multiple mental illnesses, ble” habit of procrastination. to complete a daunting task cially at Milton, where the substances. Not to mention, spectful. Students should school is extremely short tory for schools to provide to the way they think and Institute on Drug Abuse it makes my life very dif- But in reality is it honestly that your mind attempts to set you enrollment is 2,000 plus,) about one half of all of the feel comfortable in the on janitors. The risk this soap, towels, or working perform throughout daily (NIDA) shows that in 2015 ficult when I cannot sleep bad? The answer is no. at ease and think of ways to it can be assumed that the bathroom stall doors at our bathroom and it is rather issue poses is detrimental. hand dryers, they can say activities that are not neces- 7.5 percent of high school for more than 7 hours. According to research complete the task with inno- administrators account school do not close. inappropriate for many of According to the Arizona that. All us students want is sarily “normal.” Effects that students used Adderall as a I am more prone by Adam Grant published by vative ideas. for the fact that they will This causes stu- the bathroom doors to be Health Department, just a reliable to way to wash our sleep deprivation can have study aid. to panic attacks, anxiety the New York Times, about 20 When people procrasti- need more janitors than a dents to feel unsafe, where- in the state they are in.” a few of the diseases that hands, really. are depression, weight gain, A solution to this and depressive spells if I percent of adults report being nate, attitude and volition drug abuse, and others that growing issue- make a limit am up into the night chronic procrastinators. There can determine how or if they are too many to list. on how much homework a doing homework.” are some true benefits that will ultimately move forward will enhance your education and complete the project. According to Huff- teacher can give. Students As you can see, Tickets more feasible than passes Transmetropolitan, a great restaurant and learning experience. A This is the time where you ington Post, there has have had enough. Sydney the students themselves term known as “active pro- allow your mind to dream up Emmett Schindler been studies that prove Smith, a junior from Arabia have spoken, and there crastination” can be good innovative solutions to allow Santiago Rojas teenagers who suffer from Mountain High School want- are plenty more students when used in a correct and you to complete your to do At North Cobb High ing spots and instead allow a “first The Transmetropolitan is crispy and it compliments the dish lack of sleep because of ed to express her thoughts. out there who feel the beneficial way. One major list before the deadline. So School in Kennesaw, Georgia, come first serve” system for the a great choice for anyone who likes very well. Other students there as homework are three times “It’s stressful when same way. We need less benefit to procrastination is it next time you find yourself in students rush to school to get a spots. This infuriated the seniors, Italian food and not spending a lot of well as families that were there at more likely to be depressed you have homework from homework so sleep can allows you to be more produc- an idle moment on a creative parking spot each morning. How- as they are known to receive the money. Walking through the doors the moment seemed to be having a due to the fact the body class and on top of that you be an option! We have tive, because you automatical- project, unsure whether to ever, many of them fail to purchase closest spots to the school, because you will see a beautiful cozy setting great time chatting and dining. The ly ignore the unnecessary. If push yourself harder or chill a parking pass at the beginning of they now risk getting a further hasn’t been given an oppor- have to study for other class- spoken our truth. and all followed by an amazing scent smack experience has two best parts; the you are an “active procrastina- out in search of inspiration, the semester, but still drive their car spot if they arrive to school later tunity to restore to its bal- es for the quizzes and test the we can do is wait to finally of some very tasty cuisine. Even food and the bill. For a heaping tor” then you will clear your remember what Rita Mae to school, rarely getting caught. But than others. But, instead of seniors anced state. Without restor- next day. Sometimes I fall be heard. list of tasks quickly because Brown said, ““If it weren’t when they do get caught, the ticket taking the spots further away, some though there was a line to be seated, delicious plate of chicken Alfredo ing, you may find yourself asleep in class and miss im- To our superiors, you are under a deadline. By for the last minute, nothing proves to be an easier fee than the decided to park in places that are both of the waitresses tended to each I spent a whopping $10. You cannot sleeping in class, not being portant details. It’s not that the ball is in your court. powering through the to-do would get done.” actual pass. not actual spots. Not surprisingly, individual or group rather quickly ask for a much better price for the Like many high schools North Cobb failed to realize this, making sure everyone was proper- high quality found here. around the country, North Cobb so they faced no consequences. ly situated. It was a bit busy at the Emmett Schindler had a slice requires students to buy a parking Recently graduated student Adam moment so giving them our order of supreme pizza and described it Prestige of honors society being diminished? pass for $50 a semester in order Kovel reflects on the problem. did take some time but we were given as absolutely delicious. He said, “ I to have access to the parking lot. “If they would have ticketed Sarai Abraham our food shortly after placing our would definitely go again and try new Many students complain about this, from day one and consistently, the order. Overall the customer service things just because my first experi- There was a time when ies including Beta Club, schools. This makes it to meetings. School, they will constantly claiming the pass costs way too problem would stop because multi- is friendly and fast, which are critical ence was that good.” belonging to honor soci- National Honor Society, no longer a challenge to Inconsistencies in the hear, “Why do I need to try much. The rest of the students take ple tickets result in a higher penalty attributes for a restaurant. Angela McKelvey also had a eties was not a common Spanish Honor Society, get into honor societies. guidelines for the same harder? I have Beta Club,” an easier path by not buying a pass cost and they’d nip it in the bud for Walking through the doors slice of pizza and said it really filled or “The other honor societ- and hoping to not get caught. Lucky the entire year,” Kovel said. occurrence. Today, almost French Honor Society, Mu There shouldn’t be different honor societies at different you will notice the perfect lighting her up and she stated “It was a cute everyone belongs to an Alpha Theta (Math Honor requirements for the same schools are not the only ies are too difficult so I will for them, North Cobb rarely checks Other schools in the Cobb the parking lot for passes on cars County district resemble the that creates a calm mood in the midst little restaurant that had a small town “honor society”, which di- Society), National Art Hon- honor society at different reason for the lack of pres- stick with Beta Club”. Beta of all the noise because again they vibe to it with pretty good food and minishes the prestige. or Society, Tri-M Music schools. This does not tige. A lot of students at Club is a lot easier to be ac- and even when they do check, the North Cobb parking fiasco. Cobb consequential ticket ranges from County requires a $50 parking pass, were busy. The noise did not affect the service.” She said she would also re- I think of an honor Honor Society, National create a level playing field Eastside High School have cepted into, so students are $10-$20, significantly lower than but gives schools the freedom to experience at all however. Everyone turn just because her experience with society as a select group Forensic League, Interna- for all students. The basic no motivation to belong to not attempting to pursue the actual pass. choose the ticket prices. Allatoona was having a great time conversing the food and her friends was superb. of students that share tional Thespian Society, and requirements for Tri-M a challenging and selective membership in societies of “Over the past four semes- High School explicitly say their with one another all while faintly So far you know that the high grade point averages, Rho Kappa National Social Music Honor Society, for organization. According to a higher order. ters, it would’ve cost me $200 to ticket situation on their website, listening to music that carried a very pizza and pasta taste great but their high class ranks, and had Studies Honor Society will example, are to “…maintain the Eastside High School The prestige of honor park with a pass,” Andrew Lubbers, at cobbk12.org, giving a $10 ticket relaxed and fun vibe. entire menu is filled with dishes that to undergo an extensive be included next year. The a B average in their music website the grade point societies is being threat- a recently graduated student at and adding $1 every day the student Not only did my friend and I sound equally if not more tasty than acceptance process. Every- idea of so many societies classes, maintain a B aver- average necessary to be ened by requirements and North Cobb, said. “Since I didn’t fails to pay it. receive our food rather fast, but the ones listed. one belonging to an hon- takes away the exclusivity age in all of their academic invited into Beta Club is guidelines. Those who have get one, and received two parking These standards for parking everyone else did too. The chefs In all, the Transmetropolitan tickets, I paid a total of $30 for f are not effective as many students or society takes away the of being a member of an course…enrolled in music 3.5, whereas to be invited worked hard to keep up seem to have a really good chemistry is a stylish restaurant with great our semesters of parking. So it do not buy the passes and end up prestige of being affiliated existing few. course at their school… into National Honor So- their grades deserved to be among each other as they work customer service and chefs that saved me a lot of money and made paying less for the ticket, if the with the society. Eastside Some of the require- recommended for member- ciety the requirement is to recognized in such import- more financial sense than paying staff actually checks for them. Until efficiently to produce some mouth whip up some great food. It is a High School in Greenville, ments to be invited into ship by their schools music have a 4.0. Because of this, ant organizations. Being $50 each semester.” ticket prices rise or the parking watering Italian food. The food was perfect experience for anyone into South Carolina is subject to these honor societies are faculty” whereas at East- National Honor Society is accepted into an honor so- The problems with North lots are monitored more effectively, hot and the bread given to whoever the Italian food scene who is looking this. Eastside High School less demanding at Eastside side High School, the only more distinguished. If one ciety should not be an easy Cobb parking lots continue when parking passes prove to be an ill-ad- ordered any kind of pasta is very to make both his or her stomachs has many honor societ- High School than other requirement is to show up attends Eastside High task. It should be an honor. they decided to not assign park- vised purchase. different but was fresh and slightly and wallets happy. 6 Feature THE CAPITOL REVIEW THE CAPITOL REVIEW Feature 7 Humans of Athens Reviews Starbucks: The Not So Secret Menu Taylor Bailey, Statesboro High Mikayla Ladson, Marietta High School Sophie Nitsche, Savannah Arts Academy “Hi what can I get you?” familiar with the Starbucks stead of water and two pumps This is the generic Secret menu. For example, of vanilla. The Cookies and Pamela Lackay A new favorite? response I got at my local Victoria Rebeck, a 56-year-old Cream Frappuccino is a dou- “The hardest part of my life was when my Starbucks. from Nashville, Tenn., says ble chocolate chip frap with Coles Ehlers, Clarke Central High School grandmother died. And I have a real hard time “Can I get a tall she’s been drinking Starbucks white mocha sauce instead of makin’ it on my own… but somehow. I don’t get Strawberry acai refresher with for “16 -17 years,” but hadn’t the regular mocha sauce. The Everyone’s heard of frozen so, and when you order one coconut milk and two pumps heard of the menu. Similarly, Three Cs is a cinnamon dolce to see my daughter none. That’s the hardest part, yogurt places where you a worker takes it off the belt right now.” of vanilla, please,” I said. Erin Boyette, a 27-year-old latte with mocha and caramel choose your own toppings, and adds your toppings,” said She keyed my order in from Watkinsville, Ga. hadn’t syrups added. There is an Lackay twists her red hair through but have you ever done that in employee Julie Hong. “Every- with a sure whatever look and heard of it either: “ I don’t endless amount of options. her fingers nervously and adjusts her sun a donut shop? Zombie Donuts thing is made fresh and here gesture, asked for my name know anything about that,” When ordering a visor. I ask her if she considers herself happy, despite recently expanded from it’s in the store.” and then took the next cus- she said. drink from the secret menu, all the hardships. Washington, DC location The donuts are very tomer. What she did not know “I read a Buzzfeed there is no whispering or “Am I happy? Sometimes, and sometimes to Athens and has become a thick and fluffy and covered was that I had just ordered off article about the secret menu, “wink, wink.” Instructions are I’m not… most time I’m not anymore. I used to be community favorite. completely with toppings. the secret menu. but I don’t know if it exists,” a must; read them the ingredi- happy all the time.” Opened recently in Athens by The cinnamon sugar donut The Starbucks secret said Jessie Lamay, 23 years old ents. Let’s say I wanted a But- University of Georgia alum- is sweet but doesn’t have the menu is a hidden menu made from Athens. “I hear there is a terbeer Frappuccino. I would nus Tony Raffa, the business syrupiness of the glaze which up from drinks that already Pink Drink that’s supposed to say, “Can I get a Vanilla bean is built around the idea of appeals to some more than exist, whether its a few more be good.” Frappuccino with caramel Photos by Kaela Moore customer’s choice and know- others. The maple bacon was ingredients added to make a However, younger syrup, toffee nut syrup and The Boone Family ing what you’re paying for. All the perfect combo of sweet new one, or some ingredient people are more aware. Jordyn caramel drizzle on top.” It’s all Gaylon Vaden always be happier… but I’m Robert Boone and his wife Gwendolyn donuts cost $1 no matter how and salty and had a great swapped for another. Burrell, a 15-year-old student about how you say it other- Striking blue eyes pretty happy. I try to find a seemed to be enjoying a day out in downtown many toppings you choose. cakey texture. They melt in The menu is a result at Hilgrove High school has wise dirty or annoyed looks This goes the same for drinks your mouth and are crazy look down sadly as the man way to help someone every Athens with their two toddlers, Genevieve and John of experimentation by Star- ordered from the menu. “I will come your way. day.” Showing off a book on Arthur, and baby Emily Katherine who was strapped too, there are no added costs. sweet. One donut will fill most bucks lovers and baristas, had the Cotton candy Frap- is asked about the biggest Zombie Donuts also has people up and they’re not struggle of his life. “Over- molecular biology, Vaden into a harness on her father’s back for transportation. trying new things with their puccino, Oreo, Twix, and the a coffee bar and all the barista exactly health food. own drink choices, creating Strawberry acai refresher with coming a rare type of blood tells me, “I used to be an They sat at a patio table, just outside of Ben & Jerry’s gives you is a cup. Howev- As a new cafe they the “secret menu” and sharing coconut milk.” astrophysicist working on ice cream shop on College Avenue. Genevieve cancer,” answers Gaylon er, for those who prefer the have attracted a lot of atten- with others. Starbucks secret Kayla Smith, a happily informed me that her ice cream was “fruit Vaden, a homeless man sit- something called the Space barista experience, specialty tion from both Athens and menu has gained a boatload of 15-year-old from Greater ting in front of a Five Guys Defense Program. berry” flavored. drinks are available. For those non-Athens citizens. attention in the past few years Atlanta Christian school says restaurant. “My mother One day… I just snapped. The couple made eye contact with each who like iced coffee they fixed Neferteri Newman, an after several media outlets like “yes,” she’s heard of it. “Yeah, I wanted me to be a doc- I had an epiphany. I walked other when asked if they were genuinely happy, then the problem of the ice diluting Atlanta resident, tried Zombie Fox News and Seventeen Mag- think it’s pretty cool, but I feel tor, but I ended up on the out with nothing and looked back at us to reply in unison. the coffee when it melts with Donuts for the first time and azine. Even fans have created it’s so unnecessary, why can’t wrong side of the scalpel.” started hitchhiking. Then “I guess.” the simple solution of coffee was impressed. websites devoted to this topic, it be on the menu? There are ice cubes. “It’s delicious,” Newman When asked if he thirteen weeks ago, I found like secretmenustarbucks.com flavors people like but don’t out gravitational waves The donuts themselves said. “I would love to come and starbuckssecretmenu. know about.” is happy, Vaden answers, are also unusual; you order back here again. The service is exist, and my brain turned Gabe Newman net, which both have over 200 The Pink Drink, But- “I never get depressed. I them by filling out a paper nice and I really liked it.” Attracted to the gemstone jewelry for sale Starbucks drinks that people terbeer Frappuccino, Cookies always smile. I might not back on.” sheet with what you want and For those interested in at a table on East Broad, we approached two men have created. and Cream Frappuccino and simply hand it to the worker. trying it for themselves, the After ordering my the Three Cs are four of the and asked them if they felt that they could consid- They then send it back where shop is located on 350 E. drink I walked around the 200-plus options you have er themselves as genuinely happy. Gabe Newman the donut is assembled and Broad St. and open from 7 downtown area and surveyed when ordering off the Star- nodded his head, ran his hands through his hair and then give to you. p.m. to 10 a.m.. The phone people from ages 21 to 56. bucks secret menu. The Pink Movies rubbed his eyes underneath his black framed glasses “The donuts are made number is (706) 850-2526 and I learned that people of an Drink is a Strawberry acai re- before replacing his cap. fresh every twenty minutes or they cater and deliver. older age range are not too fresher with coconut milk in- Photo by Kaela Moore “I lost everything. Homelessness [has been Captain America: my biggest struggle] and I’m still doing it. I’ve been In an interview with Huffington Post, a reaction in viewers, to entertain on these streets for ten years and I’m much happier Dr. Gary Glass, director of coun- them, to be racist, or to be harmful,” than I ever was when I had all those material things.” UnFiltered seling and psychological services at said Welch Suggs, associate professor Civil War Review Allie Norris, Upson-Lee High School Duke University says, “People tend to of journalism at UGA. “Social media is Crystal Fox, Clarke Central High School publish the most impressive, enter- just tricky.” Cam Moore, Glynn Academy taining…or attractive versions of According to the Pew Re- themselves on social media platforms. search Center, 91 percent of young In the weeks leading Fantastic Four, and mem- what the MCU web-slinger as myself, excited to see a very reasonable stance to up to “Captain America: bers of the X-Men. Being would look like. And he what else he has to offer in take. When it comes to Snapchat has started to use a waist trainer, basi- This can create a false impression of people go online daily. Taylor Bailey, cally Spanx, so she’s been wearing and how much happier or more successful a senior at Statesboro High School, Civil War,” trailers answered a superhero nerd at heart looks, no pun intended, the upcoming film, Spi- So much so, actual- and other social media, Syd Calhoun has seen first hand how a business or promoting. I know a few friends of others are.” is one of them, and she uses it “every some questions comic and having seen a heavy amazing. The wall crawling, der-Man Homecoming. ly, that if you’re going into person can create their own reality. mine who have actually bought them, According to British company time I open my phone. Fun filters book and Marvel fans had majority of the movies and web slinging and agile mo- Since the movie’s release last this movie on Team Cap, “I followed a store in South- even though I’ve read studies show it Photoworld, around 200 million Snap- accent my face and make me cuter. I about the film, and raised television shows of the tion of the web-head that is month, it’s been said that you might find yourself ern California, I followed their Snap- moves your internal organs…because chat users share around 9,000 photos just want to have stars float around about twice as many as they Marvel Cinematic Universe featured is some of the best the movie portrays Tony questioning your loyal- chat and Instagram because their the Kardashians promote it.” per second. There are just as many my head. I don’t think you should answered. No one was quite myself, it can be said with looking and most accurate Stark/Iron Man as the an- ty throughout the film at photos are really cool,” says Calhoun, Calhoun uses filters herself reasons why they’d be sharing those edit your pictures to change your sure how close it would fol- confidence, that this movie that has ever been put on tagonist of the film, rather various different scenes. who lives in San Diego. “I went into it but not for any ulterior motives. images, say researchers at UGA. appearance, but a little filtering is OK. low the 2006-2007 Marvel didn’t need any of those the big screen. than showing either side as Even the motivations of at Pacific Beach and asked if they had “Honestly, I use the filters “I think they’re doing any of Everybody does it.” comic book storyline of things anyway. It provided a Although viewers a relatable one. This is true the main villain of the film, a pair of shorts a size bigger. There was because I think they’re cool,” she says. the following: killing time with a jokey the same name (minus the great story that worked well may find his voice a bit to some extent. The movie Baron Zemo, although they a banner that said sizes fit all. The lady It’s not because I want to look cuter, it’s activity; expressing something sym- Captain America heading, as a continuation of the uni- too juvenile, Tom Holland does focus slightly more on were shrouded in mys- said it looks like ‘our clothes only fit just out of a force of habit and trend.” bolically about themselves or someone “Honestly, I use the filters which we’ll talk about later). verse, as well as a launching as our third live-action Cap and his team of heroes tery throughout the film, most.’ I unfollowed their Snapchat and Indira Cunningham, a senior else,” said James Hamilton, depart- Although it wasn’t off point for things to come. iteration of Peter Parker/ rather than Iron Man and were understood and also realized the store wasn’t meant for all at Woodward Academy, also uses fil- ment head of the University of Geor- because I think they’re cool,” 100 percent accurate to It was also heavily Spider-Man does not dis- his team; it is called “Cap- seemed reasonable by the body types. I kind of moved on from ters, especially one that makes her eyes gia’s Entertainment and Media Studies. the comics, as most of rumored, but still unknown, appoint. Although there’s tain America: Civil War,” end of the movie. it and learned about certain businesses bigger. “For me personally, I would put “Something that isn’t obvious she says. It’s not because I want the Marvel movies aren’t, whether or not Spider-Man no doubt that there will still after all. If you’re a fan of and their prerogatives…” the most interesting parts that I think on the surface, and hence needs to be to look cuter, it’s just out of a Marvel Studios worked very would make an appearance. be endless debate of which However, Iron the Marvel movies, and Businesses might misrepresent people want to see.” expressed symbolically.” well with what they had. That is, until the second actor played the role best, Man’s view was not was all the superhero action themselves on Snapchat or Instagram, “Honestly, it’s just cool that Sometimes, people may use force of habit and trend.” but so do people. they can do that,” says Calhoun. filters “because people construct a They obviously can’t include trailer release finally re- Holland really made this not portrayed as the wrong and fighting that comes – Syd Calhoun things that belong to 20th vealed he in fact would iconic role his own, and got side. His motivations were with them, you’ll enjoy “The Kardashians are a good Research shows, however, that different image instead of using Century Fox, such as the be in the movie, as well as hard-core Spidey fans, such very coherent and felt like this one. example,” says Calhoun. “Kylie Jenner using filters can be more meaningful. theirs. They do it for artistic reasons, 8 Feature THE CAPITOL REVIEW THE CAPITOL REVIEW Feature 9 Issues Don’t Subtract the Plus Local Culture Emma Sollenberger, Campbell High School “We know a lot Alliance, of which Manoy- der spectrum or under the A warm welcome to Athens Minding the Mentality about homosexuality—ok, lov is a member, you may non-binary umbrella, nei- Sydney Calhoun, at Cathedral Catholic High School cool,” said Mariah Ma- not recognize the terms ther of which are commonly Southern Hospitality...Something Ath- Most Best is more than your average eatery—it was even transformed from an old tire garage. Nithya Mahakala, Northview High School noylov, a freshman at the she mentioned. represented in media. ens, Ga., cultivates in its downtown. A warm was even transformed from an old tire garage. “The owner’s name was Ted, and he Sophie Nitsche, Savannah Arts Academy University of Georgia. “But Asexuality, or the Non-binary is used smile and glass of sweet tea is never far, and “The owner’s name was Ted, and he actually passed,” said employee Andrea Demar- When Michelle Nel- ridiculous, even if you have there’s so, so many more lack of sexual attraction to describe any gender unlike anywhere else locals are not just citizens, actually passed,” said employee Andrea Demar- cus. “He was the man around town, a huge mu- son walks into her fourth a 4.0 GPA… School compe- things on the sexuality towards any gender, is one that falls outside the but a family of artists, owners and entrepre- cus. “He was the man around town, a huge mu- sician, and he was friends with a lot of people. year college classroom at tition crushes them.” spectrum and the gender of these underrepresented male-female binary. Gen- neurs. With the heart of town being the Uni- sician, and he was friends with a lot of people. They always wanted to start a pizza place, and the University of Georgia, In a recent poll spectrum that exist, but not sexualities. Due to the derfluid individuals are versity of Georgia, Athens serves as home to They always wanted to start a pizza place, and they decided to dedicate it in his name.” she knows that, statistically, taken by the Gallup Youth many people know about.” near nonexistence of one example, experiencing dawg fans, food critics and coffee connoisseurs. they decided to dedicate it in his name.” Shopping - Fringe Boutique a handful of peers struggle Survey of high school stu- Homosexuality isn’t asexual representation, changing gender identities Where college town meets urban, I consider it 153 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601 with a mental disorder. dents, the top 50 percent of the only LGBT+ group to some people never realize throughout their life, even the Brooklyn of the South. Shopping - Fringe Boutique Http://www.shopfringe.com “I’ve had a couple teens chose “stressed” and receive national attention that they may be asexual, shifting genders daily. Bi- Born and raised in San Diego, Calif., I’ve 153 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601 Have you ever been into a store and not of friends who’ve had like “tired” when it came to de- recently. The “bathroom and feel broken and left out gender describes someone never experienced Southern Hospitality until Http://www.shopfringe.com received help or even a hello? Well in Athens, panic attacks and break- scribe their school careers. laws” attempting to bar in the sexualized world we identifying as two genders, my trip to Athens. While wandering through Have you ever been into a store and not customer service is their specialty, and you downs over college and To battle mental transgender individuals live in. Discovering the exis- trigender as three. An agen- UGA’s North Campus, I found myself at the received help or even a hello? Well in Athens, can expect a warm welcome with help to find grades,” Nelson said. issue obstacles, many col- from certain restrooms have tence of asexuality, or any der person does not identify Arch and within seconds, a part of the hustle customer service is their specialty, and you the right dress, accessory, or antique. From the The stress of dead- leges and universities have generated enormous con- sexuality that applies to a as any gender. and bustle. I discovered the spots where one can expect a warm welcome with help to find small details in the packaging down to the win- lines and projects may started to offer counseling troversy, bringing transgen- person, can be a step to- The diversity of interacts with the hospitable ways of Athens. the right dress, accessory, or antique. From the dows, one experiences the comfort of a locally contribute to depression, or psychiatric services on der issues into the light. wards better self-expression labels and definitions leads small details in the packaging down to the win- owned store. anxiety or other severe campus. Health centers However, while and understanding. many to believe that we Food - Ted’s Most Best dows, one experiences the comfort of a locally mental health problems. now provide 24-hour crisis trans men and women are Another lesser don’t need them, and that 254 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601 owned store. According to the UGA hotlines and offer training gaining recognition, other known identity is demi- we can be who we are with- http://www.tedsmostbest.com With the perfect meal comes tradition, University Health Center, for students, faculty and LGBT+ groups, such as sexuality, where a person out classifying ourselves. With the perfect meal comes tradition, and in a town where recipes are handed down, 1 in 4 UGA students indi- staff. The UGA University nonbinary genders and un- does not experience sexual Many disagree. Manoylov and in a town where recipes are handed down, the restaurants are inevitably mouth-watering. cated that lack of sleep has Health Center has its own known sexualities, still do attraction until they form suggests that these labels the restaurants are inevitably mouth-watering. Not only does the food have a traditional taste, impacted their academic support in the form of not receive as much atten- an emotional bond with may put words to feelings Not only does the food have a traditional taste, and presentation, but the buildings themselves performance in a negative the Counseling and Psychi- tion and acceptance. the person they are attract- and allow more healthy and presentation, but the buildings themselves hold a charming history making you feel a little way and increased their atric Services. “Polysexuality, de- ed to. Pansexuals can feel self-expression. hold a charming history making you feel a little less of a customer, and more of a guest. Ted’s chance of having panic at- Support organi- misexuality, asexuality,” said sexual attraction to anyone, “Language is the less of a customer, and more of a guest. Ted’s Most Best is more than your average eatery—it Photo by Nerferteri Newman tacks in an annual survey. zations have been created Manoylov, when asked to regardless of gender, while tool that we use to The Centers of around campus to remove list identities she considers polysexuals are attracted to understand our world,” she Disease Control and Pre- the negative connotation lesser known. “If you want multiple, but not all, gen- said.. “So labels are inher- Vinyl sales up dramatically due to millennials fascination with retro culture vention reported that 16 surrounding mental health. to expand that to gender- ders. Pans and polys are ently part of our language, Taylor Bailey, Statesboro High School agender, I don’t feel like a often confused with bisexu- and language inherently percent of teenagers had One such group is UGA’s In Wuxtry Records, which makes its items becoming more popular within retail locations. A selection of pastel polaroid cameras lot of people know about ality- attraction towards two helps us understand. I feel seriously considered suicide chapter of Active Minds, home in the congenial streets of Athens down- stores such as Etsy and Urban Outfitters, it is and visually appealing record players are on that. Trigender.” genders -but are actually like people do need labels in the past year, and 8 which works to inform town scene, a variety of people can be found only fit for the musical influences of these time display upon entrance, and in the far left corner Unless you have their own identities. to understand ourselves, percent had actually at- students about symptoms browsing boxes of vinyl LPs arranged collec- periods to arrive alongside style and these stores of the store, you’ll find aesthetically organized done research or participat- Many of the dis- to understand other tempted it. Thirty percent and treatment of disorders, tively by year and genre. In a tie dyed T-shirt marketing on modernized record players only shelves of vinyl, arranged seemingly by popu- ed in an LGBT+ organiza- cussed sexualites deal with people- just to understand of adolescents will experi- says the group’s president displaying the colorful marching bears known confirms such a theory. A cultural movement larity, with an indie playlist making its’ way into tion such as UGA’s Lambda genders that lie on the gen- the world.” ence a depressive episode Colleen Keeler. to represent 1960s American rock band The propelled by grunge clothing and thrift shop- your ears in the background. A new copy of Led by the time they turn 18; “This is vital, as it Grateful Dead, Tessa Higdon, a millennial, stat- ping has begun to place (arguably) the most Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti” is priced at $39.98. and out of all who need can help many students get ed that she enjoys seeing others in record stores stereotypically popular of classic rock albums “While most baby boomers likely re- help, 70 percent will not on the path to recovery that From different angles: short & tall like Wuxtry because it means they “are listening into the hands of trendy teenagers across Amer- member records as being in the $10-20 range, receive adequate care. they might have otherwise Coles Ehlers, Clarke to music the way it should be heard.” ica, as “Abbey Road” and “The Dark Side of a new copy of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the “There’s a major never found,” she says. Central High School For music sticklers such as Higdon, a the Moon” end 2015 as third and fourth on the USA’ today will run you nearly $40,” said Chris increase of anxiety and The UGA chapter Amanda Morris, phenomenal feat has been tackled in the form vinyls sales charts. These are, unsurprisingly, Morris, writer for Fortune Magazine. depression in younger and has hosted several events Cambridge High School of sales statistics, as vinyl has surged back to predecessed by none other than Adele’s “25” and younger kids. They can’t on campus to promote popularity and revitalized music in its purest Taylor Swift’s “1989,” as listed by Nielsen’s 2015 just play anymore. There’s mental health knowledge, form. According to Nielsen’s 2015 U.S. year- U.S. year-end report. no way to decompress,” said the most prominent being a end report, CD sales, since their prime, have “I like this [vintage] trend because Rebecca Stanchfield, a child display consisting of more continued to fall which presents vinyls with the it’s different. In my town especially it’s some- and adolescent play thera- than 1,100 flags on Tate opportunity to rise to power. In 2015, vinyl sales thing that not a lot of people have conformed pist in Savannah, Ga. Lawn, each one represent- were up by 30 percent from the previous year, to, and it’s even more alluring now that these The range of illness- ing a college student who and have steadily increased since 2005, with old 90’s things are coming back like the music es encompasses everything had taken their life in the independent locations contributing roughly 45 and clothes and [television] shows,” said Isabel from depression to suicidal past year. percent of these sales. The record that landed Vicens, a 16-year-old senior at Statesboro High ideation. The trend of de- “People all over in slot number one on charts in 2014 belonged School. “Urban Outfitters has a lot of that mer- clining mental wellness campus were impacted by to none other than Pink Floyd: The progressive chandise and it’s expensive. So the appeal is that is facilitated by intense this display, and I heard musical deity that spanned approximately four not a lot of people have it.” academic pressures to students discussing it decades. The band’s fifteenth and final album On the contrary, Edie Grace Grice, soph- succeed, the emergence for several days after it went “The Endless River” was released in November omore at Statesboro High, feels differently about of adulthood, and broad up,” said Keeler. “The more and showcased an ambient tone. why she’s interested in the retro movement. She societal expectations. people get used to discuss- The question is now posed as to the says that she considers herself to be “an old soul” “School absolute- ing and hearing about men- cause of such an increase and can be answered and says she “agrees with how things were in the ly has an impact on that. tal health topics, the less simply: The revival of retro and vintage culture 70’s more than I agree with how things are now.” Twenty years ago, you could stigmatized the issues will has taken over the minds of millennial’s. Sud- Urban Outfitters’ Athens location, locat- get into any college if you become, as they will begin denly, being old school is trendy, from musical ed on East Clayton street amongst mostly quirky tried,” Stanchfield said. “But to realize how prevalent influence to the style of clothing worn by the locally owned storefronts, houses a more exten- now… the requirements are these issues truly are.” Illustration by Coles Ehlers baby boomers. With distressed and vintage sive collection of vinyl than some other store Photo by Kayla Smith 10 Sports THE CAPITOL REVIEW THE CAPITOL REVIEW Sports 11 Upcoming icons to keep your eye on Quidditch What it’s like to be a Bulldog, as told by Jeb Blazevich By: Joel Robinson In the world of sports, every Meanwhile, Jackson was as shifty as a been in the league for seven year. era has icons. These men and women 230 pound back could get. Fournette One can only imagine what comes to life Jeb Blazevich, serves as a tight end on the University of Georgia football team. He will be entering his junior to be the starter, that’s the year majoring in Risk Management. Jeb is a loyal follower of God and relies heavily on his faith for a lot of his stand the test of time. They are un- is just as shifty as Jackson with the the future holds for the second gen- By: Hannah Fogus fun part, but at the end of forgettable figures, worthy of respect same amount of power as Walker. eration NBA guard. Fifty years from motivation, as well as inspiration. Jeb tells us about what it’s like to be a Bulldog and how UGA has assisted in the day, we’re all trying to from all of their peers and praise from That’s like a bullet train on a football now, people will still be talking about Quidditch, the high-flying the growth of his character. win games, we all want the all of their fans. field. the man who changed the game of game made popular by the Harry Tori Vincent best person out there. There is a change happening Running for nearly 3,000 basketball. Potter series, has become a popular across the sports world. Names and yards and almost 30 touchdowns in In baseball, No. 2 will for- past time across college campuses Q: What attracted you to faces that have been mainstream for only two years whilst playing the best ever be associated with Jeter. He had Q: What’s the feeling when that’s the biggest thing, it’s UGA? throughout the United States and the decades are beginning to disappear. defenses that college football has to so many incredibly iconic moments world. you first walk on the field helped my faith a lot. A: I fell in love with Athens. Peyton Manning has hung up offer is a feat on its own. while wearing the Yankee pinstripes Broomsticks are used, but for a game? Q: How do other team- the cleats, Kobe Bryant laced up the But it is not only talent that and it is not likely that anyone will I felt like God called me don’t have the magical powers to A: A lot of nerve, a lot of mates and players help to be here and I had a shoes, and “The Captain” Derek Jeter makes an icon. Being iconic in foot- ever eclipse him. has had his last at-bat. make the players take flight. excitement, a lot of just encourage each other when ball is a combination of ridiculous Young players who are emotional and physical This loss of the icons of the talent and personality. Fournette is as primed to reach for that brass ring are Eighty college quidditch anxious energy. I don’t people have bad days? connection with UGA. I late 1990s and early 2000s begins to humble as a college kid can be. Bryce Harper and Mike Trout. teams recently took part in the World know how to describe it, I A: I’ve definitely had a few, loved the coaches here, and beg the age-old question: Who’s next? Never has there been an in- A true “five-tool player,” Cup 8 of 2016 on April 11-12 in Rock always just try to look up my teammates have had a they have good tight end A change is coming, and this stance where he talks smack or retali- Harper has been an icon since he was Hill, South Carolina. and take a deep breath and few, guys dropping touch- Photo by LeiLani Clemmons interaction. group of men are surging to the top. ates. He simply lets his playing do the in high school. There were legends Fans of the popular Harry Manning has been the icon speaking. Fournette is an upcoming thrown around about this teenage kid go about my business. down passes. I think the Q: Who’s your biggest influ- Potter series are well acquainted with of the NFL for nearly two decades. icon and if you try to stop him, you’ll who could hit a ball 400 feet just about quidditch. For those who don’t know, Q: How has UGA foot- biggest thing is to say, “you ger, faster, stronger, pretty separates you from the ence? His greatest rival, Tom Brady, is still end up like a bug on a windshield, every time at-bat. quidditch is a game in which one ball helped shape you as a know tomorrow’s a new much like everybody else. others? A: Jesus and faith, that’s around, but he only has a couple of obliterated. Just last season, at the age of rides a broomstick around a field, person? day,” that’s all you can do Q: Do you think Kirby A: That’s the good thing who I wake up and try to good years left before father time Bryant has been basketball’s 22, Harper hit 42 home runs, and was throwing balls through large hoops A: It puts you through and it’s just a game, it really Smart will contribute to about our tight end room, be everyday. But in terms finally catches up. The question most recognizable face.“The Black named the NL MVP. remains: Who is the next big thing in for points, dodging large bludgers, the fire, it really tests you. doesn’t matter in the grand that? we’re all in it together. Mamba” is not only one of the most Meanwhile, Trout was on the of people here, there’s a football? famous players of all time, he is one of opposite side of the U.S., hitting just and racing to capture the tiny, golden Camp every year is not fun. scheme of things. A: No doubt. I think the We’re all cheering for each lot of positive influences Many say that it is Manning’s the most famous people too. one less homer than Harper and fin- snitch that will win the game. I played the whole season Q: How do you hope to men he’s hired and the other, like Jackson Harris around me, but probably fellow New Orleans native, Leonard The next icon of the NBA is ishing just a few votes shy of a second This popular game in the with a sprained ankle. It improve this season? culture that he’s creating is pushes me, I push him, we my girlfriend Addie Lippitt, Fournette. The big bruising back out Stephen Curry. straight AL MVP award. He has four Harry Potter books has come to life makes you understand what A: Lots of ways. I think perfect for us taking that do that with Jordan Davis she’s a strong believer, she’s of LSU is only a year away from being He rarely misses a shot which Silver Slugger awards and has one of as it has become a worldwide sport in a first round pick in the NFL Draft. is important to you, who’s my biggest (area) that I’m next step to where we need and Isaac Nauta and some leads him to become one of the great- the most iconic home run robberies of numerous colleges and communities. a really hard worker, she’s Many have compared him to est shooters in the league. all time. In the books, players fly on important to you. I feel like trying to work on right now to get. Coach Scott Sinclair, of the new guys. I think on the cross country team Herschel Walker or Bo Jackson. Four- Not only does he have skill, These sports stars are mak- God uses those trials in my is my route running, I feel I love him as a strength the guys before me and the here, she works as hard nette is a scary combination of both. Curry has all the accolades. He has ing their mark and its only a matter broomsticks with magical flying life, he uses football to mold like I’ve gone from a better coach, and so working with guys in there now, have as anybody I’ve ever seen. Walker was extremely fast, won the NBA MVP award two years of time before they are all household balls and bludgers. In real life, the game takes place on the ground with me by saying “Well if you’re route runner, to a better him, I already see a lot of created a culture of, “let She’s really nice, I would but he never had to dodge anyone. in a row. He is only 28 years old and names. broomsticks in between player’s legs a little cocky, here’s a little blocker and now I need to improvements. I didn’t get me help you get to your say she’s an expert on other with normal balls to shoot in hoops injury, if you feel a little too get back on the better route fat, I actually got too heavy, maximum, then whoever’s people’s strengths, she’s for points. prideful or if you need to running, but really just in and that’s always good to the best man we don’t care.” always knowing the best in Refugees competing in Rio Olympics This intramural sport trust me, if you need to fall every way. I feel like phys- see. It’s all about the tight end other people. She always Liza Bilich requires a variety of different skills, back on me.” Football is a ically, if I can get where I Q: You’re the projected system as a room and we all brings the best out in me, The 2016 Olympics are coming up and all eyes ● Popole Misenga (male): 24, Democratic such as coordination, speed, endur- real easy venue to push me need to be, everything else starter this year but others helped each other get there. so I think she influences me will be on a certain team. The ROT, or the Refugee Republic of the Congo, judo, 90kg. ance and strength. “From what I’ve seen, the back to Him, so I would say will follow, just getting big- are good contenders, what Of course everyone wants the most. Olympic Team, will compete in Rio de Janeiro. game isn’t easy. They work their The 10 competing athletes are refugees and ● Yiech Pur Biel (male): 21, South Sudan, players in practice, just like any other will represent four countries: South Sudan, Democrat- running 800m. sport, and the games are usually a In-helmet communication comes to SEC Welcoming in a ic Republic of the Congo, Syria and Ethiopia. The six challenging win,” Texas A&M student males and four females will participate in swimming, ● James Nyang Chiengjiek (male): 28, South Liza Bilich new era in Atlanta Heather Berger said. running and judo. Sudan, running 400m. From the uncommon rules The SEC continues coaches and the quarterback we are all comfortable with In hopes of bringing attention to the refugee to discuss the implementa- and one defensive player them.” UGA tight end Jeb and layout of the game, multiple col- Falcons football crisis, the International Olympic Committee created ● Yonas Kinde (male): 36, Ethiopia, running lege students and bystanders enjoy to tion of in-helmet commu- to communicate between Blazevich said. this team. marathon. watch the quidditch team’s practices plays. nication in the 2017 foot- The devices could Colton Towe “These refugees have no home, no team, no ● Anjelina Nada Lohalith (female): 21, South and games. ball season. The radio connec- speed up the game, elim- The Falcons were established in 1966 by flag, no national anthem. We will offer them a home Sudan, running 1500m “It’s fascinating to watch,” Conference officials tions are cut off with 15 inating the time used by in the Olympic Village with all the other athletes of University of Texas student Amber seconds left on the play Rankin M. Smith in Atlanta. discussed in-helmet com- constant signaling. the world,” said Thomas Bach, IOC President, to ● Rose Nathike Lokonyen (female): 23, South Williams said, “If I’m ever having a munication at the recent clock. Most college teams The technology also The Falcons have only been to one super Olympics.com. Sudan, running 800m. bad day or I know I just failed a test, I spring football meetings, communicate with signs provides more cushion in bowl (1998), in which they were defeated by the The team will enter the Opening Ceremony go over to where the quidditch team but want more conversa- and hand signals. the player’s helmet and Denver Broncos, led by John Elway. is practicing and I sit and watch and on August 5th carrying the Olympic flag and leave the ● Paulo Amotun Lokoro (male): 24, South Sudan, tions before deciding Justin Moore, the allows teams to keep elec- Dan Quinn is in his second year as the then my day just gets better. I get a Closing Ceremony on August 21st the same way. running 1500m. how and when to introduce associate athletic director tronic medical records coach of the Falcons. real kick out of it.” “This will be a symbol of hope for all the it. Discussions about the for football at Texas A&M about the player. Trainers This team and fanbase in Atlanta is eager Broomsticks are required for refugees in our world, and will make the world better Refugees even participated in carrying the cost, how to limit the use, University, said he’s “all for on the sideline can spot for their first Super Bowl title and a young coach all players to keep in between their aware of the magnitude of this crisis,” Bach said to Olympic Torch. One Syrian refugee, Ibrahim and which players on the the devices coming to col- possible injuries and even knows how to win. legs at all times during the game, and Olympics.com. “It is also a signal to the international al-Hussein, carried the torch through the Eleonas if a player doesn’t have a broomstick, field get to use them, lege football.” concussions because of the Atlanta is starting to piece together a cham- community that refugees are our fellow human camp in Athens, Greece, and another, Hanan Dacka, he or she must play with one arm would need to be decided On the other hand, use of these devices. pionship-caliber team with Matt Ryan as quarter- before the headsets would there are many disadvantag- “They could be dis- beings and an enrichment to society.” just 12 years old, carried the torch on its first relay behind their back. back, Devonta Freeman, running back, and Julio Quidditch on college cam- be approved. es to the devices coming to tracting. In-helmet devices The 10 athletes were chosen from 43 total ap- in Brazil. Jones, wide receiver. puses in the United States started “We think it could the SEC. eliminate a top skill that plicants. The ROT will also have a crew of five coaches “By carrying the Olympic Torch, people from Quinn is making interesting moves in this and five team officials accompanying them. all over the world will know that refugees are real with seven teams in 2005.This year 60 help clean up sidelines be- “There might be an athletes need to develop: de- teams participated in the 2016 World cause coaches don’t have to unfair advantage if a team cision making,” Greg Bow- year’s free agency campaign. The athletes are: people, and that we can do positive things,” Dacka In the 2015 draft the falcons selected Vic Cup 8. come out and signal plays,” with a lower budget than ers, University of Missouri ● Rami Anis (male): 25, Syria, swimming. said to aljazeera.com. J.K. Rowling, the author of Beasley and Keanu Neal. Steve Shaw, SEC coordina- ours comes in and aren’t sports editor, said. “Their participation in the Olympics is a the Harry Potter series, has not only tor of officials said in the able to use the headset tech- ACC introduced the Blank will want consistency and results ● Yusra Mardini (female): 18, Syria, swimming. tribute to the courage and perseverance of all refugees created one of the most successful Spring meeting. nology that we have been idea of in-helmet communi- from the falcons. Since the Falcons will be playing in overcoming adversity and building a better future book series, but she has also intro- The NFL uses using all season. I like using cation to the NCAA, but it in a new stadium in 2017. Quinn and his young ● Yolande Bukasa Mabika (female): 28, for themselves and their families,” said Filipo Grandi, duced a new sport that has the world in-helmet headsets for the hand signals because was turned down. Atlanta Falcons team are looking forward to it. Democratic Republic of the Congo, judo, -70kg. UN High Commissioner of Refugees, to aljazeera.com. buzzing with excitement. THE CAPITOL REVIEW Sports 12 Satellite camps: ingenuity or unfair advantage? Joel Robinson Who’s that guy in the Allen bama’s Nick Saban and Auburn’s Gus needs to be,” he said. “Like, these kids and will have coaches from the Big Iverson jersey? Malzahn helpless when Harbaugh is that can’t travel all across the country Ten, Big 12 and Pac-12. Michigan head coach Jim helping at a camp in the state of Ala- to get coached by who they want to get While most Big Ten coaches Harbaugh and his traveling circus of bama, just outside each coach’s respec- coached by, I think it’s a great thing in are fully in favor of the satellite football camps, ranging from Alabama tive radii. terms of accessibility. camps, Rutgers head coach Chris to Australia have been causing plenty Saban has been the loudest “I think it’s a good idea. I Ash is much against them and has of controversy in the college football voice in resistance to Harbaugh’s think it’s tough for recruiting. I think sided with Saban. He is upset about world. These satellite camps allow tactics, saying, “It’s bad for college it’s a lot more work for those guys, but Harbaugh coming into New Jersey coaches from the Big Ten, Big 12 and football,” at the SEC spring meetings. in the same sense it’s great for them. I and helping at a camp at Paramus Pac-12 to go around the globe and Saban also said, “This is the wild, wild think it’s great for Georgia” Catholic, home of the premier high introduce their programs to elite high West at its best. There have been no When asked if coaches like school football team in the state. Ash school talents. specific guidelines relative to how we’re Nick Saban were overreacting to the believes that the camps take coaches The problem: There’s a major managing control of this stuff.” camps, Blazevich responded, “I would away from their own program and loophole in the NCAA’s ruling against Of course, it did not take long say, all you’re (referring to satellite hurts relationships with players and satellite camps. Coaches can’t host for Harbaugh to fire back at Saban by camp coaches) doing is informing their development. camps outside of a 50-mile radius of highlighting the allegations of recruit- these players of another option…I He held a camp on the same their school. ing violations by the Crimson Tide and think the more informed they are, the day as Harbaugh at Fairleigh Dickin- So how is Harbaugh allowed basically calling him a hypocrite. better it is for them as a person.” son University at Madison (NJ) with to do what he’s doing? The cold war that has been Some of the campers here at guest coaches Urban Meyer and Greg He’s not hosting the camps. brewing over the subject of satellite the Grady Games share the opinion Schiano. The Rutgers faithful did not Harbaugh, who has been showing up camps since Harbaugh’s epic shirtless that satellite camps are just fine. take kindly to Harbaugh. to these camps wearing the jerseys of performance in Prattville, Alabama, “The camps open options Are the satellite camps in- local sports heroes in effort to connect last summer has finally seen an for the kids. It lets them see that there genious or unfair? That answer is with the kids of the area, is simply opening of fire. are places outside of their area that hotly debated and will continue to be traveling to these various camps and The lines have been clearly are just as good if not better,” LeyLani debated as long as Harbaugh parades helping out. According to the Big Ten, drawn. There’s no turning back. Clemmons said. around the globe this is perfectly legal, but most other University of Georgia tight end Jeb Tori Vincent agreed that the Harbaugh’s traveling circus is conferences do not allow their coaches Blazevich is for satellite camps. camps are good for the kids, but add- just beginning. So I suggest you put to help or host camps outside of the “At the end of the day, if a ed, “It is not beneficial for the coaches.” your seat belts on, folks. This summer 50-mile radius. student-athlete is just paying to get Oklahoma State head coach Mike is going to be a long one, and we’re in This leaves coaches like Ala- coached, I think that’s exactly what it Gundy’s camps take place across Texas for a bumpy ride. SEC VS Mississippi College football rivalries Tori Vincent Hannah Fogus Sometimes it is hard to hear the commentary from Jeffrey Simmons, an difficult to address due to dismissed when his girlfriend the press box of a football game over the roaring cheers and 18 year old football recruit, the sensitivity of underage said he assaulted her. She screams of the fans. These screams are heightened if it is a game caught on video repeatedly students. later recanted but he pleaded between college football rivals. beating a woman, will soon The opinion ex- guilty to a charge of criminal Rivalries are all over the United States, however there be a Mississippi State Bull- pressed by Sankey is one mischief. are some rivalries that are intensified from the fans who have dog, thanks to head coach many people share. He feels In a country where been following these rivalries since they were set in place. Dan Mullen. The safety of uncomfortable. sports, especially football, are The top three rivalries in the country are Alabama-Auburn, the female students could be Sankey is a man of worshiped by most citizens, Michigan-Ohio State and Oklahoma-Texas. resting in the hands of Mul- great power, he understands it can be easy to become Stepping foot in the stadium of an Alabama-Auburn len. the consequences the school blindsided by that and put game means you must make the straining decision to chant It seems as though could face when making a the game over the players. “War Eagle” or “Roll Tide.” Alabama fans represent the chants winning football games has decision like this. However, the fact of “Roll Tide,” which refers to the school’s Crimson Tide of surpassed the safety of the By doing this, MSU coaches have become okay their crimson and white colors that are bleed deep in the hearts campus. is sending a message to peo- with people who exhibit this of Alabama fans. Mullen has stated he ple: Football is more import- kind of violence representing The other half of the stadium consists of Auburn fans believes Simmons deserves a ant than the safety of women. their team is an idea many chanting ”War Eagle.” The chant dates to 1892, when Auburn met Georgia for the first time on the football field, and it refers chance and will be admitted Prospective students people can’t wrap their heads to a veteran in the Civil War. These universities are the two under condition. He must will begin to shy away from around. largest in the state of Alabama, making them born rivals who sit out the first game of the Mississippi State, especial- It’s hard to believe are represented by the diehard fans and athletes. season. ly if you are a woman. The colleges are willing to ruin Known as “The Game,” the Michigan-Ohio State The SEC states that bad publicity that’s already their reputation in order to rivalry is one of the greatest. The rivalry between the Wolverin transfers who were convict- coming out of this situation win a few more games, rather es and the Buckeyes has been going on since 1897 and was ed of a crime or pleaded will only get worse once the than work a little harder with renewed in 1918. guilty to a felony at any time season starts. players who are only violent The Michigan stadium can hold up to 109,901 people, in their college career, are UGA tight end Jeb when they’re going after with Ohio State holding up to 104,944 people. With both stadi- banned from playing for the Blazevich stated he agreed the ball, not when they’re ums full for a game, the screams of the thousands of people will university. However, this colleges should be more frustrated and take it out on leave ringing in your ears for days. statute does not include in- selective when recruiting and innocent people who were Everything is bigger in Texas, including football and coming freshmen due to the pay attention to character caught in the whiplash. its rivalries. Boomer Sooners and the Longhorns are long time fact their juvenile records are traits and the various ways The question stands rivals, known as the “Red River Showdown.” The two states are sealed. their personality would come as to whether it’s worth separated by the Red River, giving meaning to the nickname. The coaches who are out in specific situations, losing prospective students, This big rivalry has created tension among the states. As a Texan, I can vouch for the fact that Texans and considering signing those such as this one with Sim- fans, alumni support and Oklahomans have a strong sense of pride for their state with who are 18 and younger face mons. various other forms of back- little appreciation or respect for their neighboring state. There the serious issue of being UGA faced a sim- ing, just for a player who will is no such thing as a Longhorn and Boomer Sooners fan. You unaware of the crimes and ilar issue with defensive be gone in four years. must make the choice to bleed burnt orange or red and white, affairs they could’ve taken lineman Jonathan Taylor in Players are replace- there is no in between. part in, which was exactly 2014. He was dismissed for able, but reputations are not, Rivalries have existed for as long as sports have been the case for Simmons. being charged with aggra- and once the reputation of a around. If you’re a sports fan, you most likely have a favorite SEC Commissioner Greg vated assault/family violence university is challenged, it’s team with a rival that you can’t stand to see win. This puts a lit- Sankey stated these types charges. Taylor then signed hard to build it back. tle extra buzz in games to make the energy on and off the field of issues can be extremely with Alabama and was later between players and fans more exciting.