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Nutritional SixSix MileMile PPostostostost lunch from The Student Voice the vending Georgia Highlands College - Rome, Georgia machine? January 31, 2006 Six Mile Post Online Page 14 Vol. 35, #4 www.highlands.edu/sixmilepost GHC Briefs ASF trip sign-up now underway By Jeff Denmon [email protected] Assistant Editor

Sign-up is now underway for the March 18 and 19 Georgia Highlands College trip to the Ala- bama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis until Feb. 17 or until the trip fills up. The costs, $76 for four people in a room, $82 for three people in a room, $93 for two people in a room, will cover the play tickets, transportation, admissions to the Rosa Parks Museum and the MLK Parsonage, a background packet on the plays (“Twelfth Night” and “To Kill a Mocking- bird”) and hotel accommodations. Many instructors offer extra credit to trip participants. Those interested in going on the trip may sign-up in the Office of Student Life on the Floyd and Cartersville campuses or at the GHC offices on the other campuses. A $40 deposit is required Photo by Sarah Abercrombie at sign-up. Jennifer Smith, a dental hygiene major from Ellijay, Ga., scans through the profiles on Facebook.com in between classes. Bookmarks list learning outcomes By Jeff Denmon [email protected] Assistant Editor GHC gets Facebook By Whitney Anderson dents to post hilarious pictures Facebook.com allows stu- Facebook.com isn’t just for This week students in all En- [email protected] of themselves and their friends, dents to meet others through the college student. College pro- glish classes will receive a special Staff Writer start and join different groups, common interest or even sheer fessors can also create accounts bookmark listing the college’s and even rekindle old high school boredom. and use the site as a bulletin student learning outcomes. Georgia Highlands has finally flames lost at graduation. By simply keyboarding in board for online classes and These learning outcomes are become a part of the online com- Alicia Dodd, a nursing major their classes, students can meet groups. Georgia Highlands College’s way munity known as Facebook. said, “I like Facebook.com. It’s a other classmates by using the Although there are many of saying it cares for the students’ This online directory is an great way to meet others within search tool. By using the global positive features to Facebook, education, according to Dr. easy way for college students to the school, and I can also keep in tool, students can also find old there are still many risks stu- Laura Musselwhite, professor of meet other college students contact with people I graduated friends they lost touch with years dents take when signing up. history and GHC reaffirmation across Georgia and even the with. I like the fact that only col- ago. Facebook.com also allows director. world. Since the birth of lege students can use it. I don’t users to send messages among The program lists eight goals Facebook in February 2004, more have to worry about weirdos talk- each other. that GHC students will meet as than 9.4 million students have ing to me.” Patrick Maxedon, an educa- they progress through college. signed up. Jared Hughes, an education tion major, said, “Since I am on FACEBOOK “We want students to know Unlike other websites such as major, likes using Facebook. He the computer a lot more than I that the classes they take are Myspace and Livejournal, said, “It lets me keep in touch am the phone, it’s easier to keep continued on part of a bigger picture that is Facebook is solely for college stu- with the faces of the past and in touch with friends, and I don’t their education,” said dents and faculty. hopefully, I will meet some new waste my phone minutes this page 4 Musselwhite. It has features that allow stu- ones for the future.” way.” Page 2, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 News A turn for the worst: Cartersville campus entrance poses danger for students

By Randie Mayo fic light should be put up.” traffic in the area. [email protected] Doug Webb, director of GHC “When they put in the connec- Staff Writer plant operations, said, “This is a tor the traffic will be diverted,” Department of Transportation said Shuler. The turn that leads into the (DOT) situation and will only Another proposition would be Cartersville Campus on Route improve if there are enough com- another entrance. According to 20 has brought about concerns plaints or it is somehow deter- Pierce, being able to exit off among students and faculty at mined by the DOT that a light or Smith Cline Road would “have a Georgia Highlands College. other turn lanes are needed.” positive impact.” Those turning left into the “We have had conversations This plan will likely be pre- campus have no left turn lane or with [Bartow] County and were sented to the Board of Regents of stop light to help them cross then directed to talk to the state,” the University System of Geor- through oncoming traffic. Pierce said. gia. “We have had people tell us According to Dr. Wilber Photo by Chelsea Perren that the turn is dangerous,” Shuler, vice president of finance, stated Dr. Randy Pierce, presi- “We have communicated with the dent of Georgia Highlands. highway department and they Above: Traffic backs up as “They have more wrecks on didn’t think a traffic light would students wait to turn left Route 20 than any other road,” be warranted enough.” into the Cartersville campus. said Katherine Faith, an English Pierce said, “In order to have major from Cartersville. “They anything done, an impact study Left: Drivers must wade at least need a turning lane would need to be applied. The through oncoming traffic in there.” cost to do that would be substan- order to make the dangerous Meredith Ginn, communica- tial, and we would have to as- turn. tions professor, said, “I do be- sume that cost.” lieve it’s a dangerous spot for The completion of the 411 students and faculty, and a traf- connector to I-75 might lessen Photo by Chelsea Perren News January 31, 2006, SIX MILE POST, Page 3 Floyd campus receives needed repairs

By Joshua Owens [email protected] Staff Writer

Over the winter break, a renovation crew worked long hours at Georgia Highlands’ Floyd campus to complete restorations to the McCorkle Building’s F-Wing. F-Wing has received few sub- stantial repairs since it was built in the 1970s. Faculty members have complained about leaks in F-Wing. Physical plant director Doug Webb says, “It was high time the F-wing was repaired.” In fact, commencing work on Photo by Josh Kelly the building has been on his mind Classrooms were supplied with new ceiling tiles as well as for years; however, working on a new carpet. tight budget prevents such Repair and Renovation” (MR & tual renovating. projects from taking place until R) bond issue. According to Webb, Several workers were subcon- they are absolutely necessary, as this fund must be budgeted “very tracted to complete such tasks as Photo by Carolyn Grindrod they had become in the McCorkle wisely.” demolition, painting, re-carpet- Before the renovations could begin, professors had to clean Building. Webb, who oversaw opera- ing and replacing lights. The cost out their offices during finals week. Funding for renovations is tions, supervised the more than of the restoration project totaled provided by the State Board of 20 laborers who aided in the task. approximately $110,000 or dents work and think. well. Regents. With hardly a month to work $4000 less than the budgeted The F-Wing roof has not yet Sophomore Michelle Odle, a The Board currently allots with, the crew was rushed to amount. been repaired, but this is Webb’s general studies major, appreci- $350,000 per annum for Georgia carefully unwire and remove “A good, clean learning envi- next planned renovation. ated the work. Highlands based on a formula computers and furniture, remove ronment for students is our top Raising funds for the roof re- Odle said, “I’m glad they did considering square footage and ceiling tiles and carpet and dis- priority; students will do better,” pair will take all of the 2006-2007 the renovation. With the change the number of students. The able the 100+ sprinkler heads states Webb, who hopes that this fiscal year allotment and delve of name, it’s also nice to update grant is called a “Major/Minor before finally beginning the ac- will positively affect how stu- into the following year’s fund as the school’s look.”

School weather closing information-- what students need to know

By Josh Daniels [email protected] Staff Writer

When bad weather strikes, the first thing that Ford, Gittings and Kane Jewelers 312 BROAD STREET college students want to know is if the school is ROME, GEORGIA 30161 open. According to Dana Davis, college relations DIAMONDS, JEWELRY AND GIFTS OF DISTINCTION (706) 291-8811 officer, there are a few ways to find out. 1-800-404-8192 The Georgia Highlands College website at http://www.highlands.edu/ will post information on campus closings. If there is not a computer nearby, radio stations K-98, South 107 and Q102 will have the information. TV stations WXIA 11 and Fox 5 WAGA will also have information GHC closings. Students may also call to find out if their campus is open:

Floyd/Heritage Hall 1-800-322-2406 or (706) 802-5000

Cartersville (678) 872-8000

Acworth (770) 975-4088

Marietta (678) 915-5010 Page 4, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 News SMP sponsors First Amendment Week FACEBOOK and faculty are encouraged to continued from page 1 read the First Amendment and become more familiar with the By posting personal informa- freedoms it protects. tion such as phone numbers and “Knowledge is power. People home addresses, students can need to be aware of their own become victims of online stalk- rights in order to insure their ing, sexual harassment and protection,” says computer sci- sometimes even assault. ence major and College Demo- Another disadvantage is the crats’ President Brad Barnes. posting of embarrassing pictures “As a student, it’s important to that might be viewed by poten- know what your rights are, so tial employers. you can be assertive and speak John Spranza, director of up for yourself,” Barnes said. student life, said, “Many future As stated by the First employers have quickly become Amendment, hip to Facebook and have used “Congress shall make the site to prescreen applicants.” To avoid such conflict, the no law respecting an es- users are allowed to set privacy tablishment of religion, settings so that only friends can or prohibiting the free see their profile and their con-

Artwork by Jenn Smith, 2006 tact info. The user can also block exercise thereof; or any information viewed when be- Editorial cartoons like the one above are protected under the First Amendment. abridging the freedom of ing searched by other users. speech, or of the press; or Georgia Highlands was offi- By Carolyn Grindrod the American Association of Uni- first of a group of 10 amendments cially added to Facebook.com [email protected] versity Professors (GHC Chap- to the U.S. Constitution called the right of the people back in December 2005. Editor-In-Chief ter) and the College Democrats the Bill of Rights. The Bill of peaceably to assemble, Since that time, over 500 are sponsoring First Amendment Rights was proposed on Sept. 25, and to petition the Gov- students have signed up, logged The “Six Mile Post” along Week at Georgia Highlands Col- 1789, and all ratified at the same on and become more a part of the with the Baptist Student lege Jan. 30 through Feb. 4. time. ernment for a redress of student life at Georgia High- Union, the “Old Red Kimono,” The First Amendment is the During this week, students grievances.” lands. Now open!! Cartersville bookstore. 5441 Hwy. 20 Cartersville, GA 30121 (678)872-8042

Book Buyback Floyd Campus Bookstore Every day!!! 3175 Cedartown Hwy SE Rome, GA 30161 Your on-campus 706-295-6359 bookstore pays more 1-877-495-9192 for used textbooks no Hours for both Floyd and Cartersville: matter where you Monday- Thursday- 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Friday- 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. bought them!!! News January 31, 2006, SIX MILE POST, Page 5 Peters illuminates past injustices in new book

By Sandy Watkins ciology at the University of New [email protected] Hampshire and Dr. John Staff Writer Bruegge-mann, associate professor of sociology at Skidmore Col- Add “author” to the list of ac- lege, as well as Peters were all complishments of Georgia High- collaborators on the book. lands College sociology professor Peters’ dissertation “Opera- Dr. T. Ralph Pe- tion Dixie” fo- ters. cuses primarily “Racial on the effect of Competition race and class on and Class Soli- labor unions darity,” a com- from the post- panion text for Civil War era to upper level soci- the turbulent ology, history, 1960s in the or economics deep South. courses, will be “The book is available in about the inter- February from section of class the State Uni- and race in the versity of New labor movement York Press sub- and under what sidiary of the conditions union Rockefeller In- organized stitute. strikes were strengthened or Dr. Terry Courtesy of Sunypress.edu Boswell, sociol- defeated by ra- ogy professor cial cooperation emeritus from Emory, collabo- or competition,” Peters stated. rated with some of his doctoral “It’s not light reading.” candidates using their individual By illuminating the injustices Photo by Josh Kelley dissertation specialties to form of the past, Peters hopes to edu- Dr. Ralph Peters, sociology professor at GHC and one of the authors of “Racial Competition the basis of this book. Dr. Cliff cate and possibly effect change and Class Solidarity” works in his office. Brown, associate professor of so- for future generations. Construct-A- “Racial Competition & Class Solidarity” Bear workshop to come to GHC In bookstores Feb. 2 By Jamie Swertfager [email protected] Staff Writer

The Cartersville and Floyd campuses will be holding a Con- struct-a-bear workshop for all students on Feb. 7 in Cartersville and on Feb. 8 in Rome. On both days it will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the Floyd campus, it will be held in the student center, and on the Cartersville campus, the event will be located in the middle commons area near the security office. This event, sponsored by Student Life, is a novel activity held for the enjoyment of the students. They are invited to come by on these dates and construct a teddy bear at no cost. Clothes will be available for dressing the bear as well. Page 6, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 Editorials College newspapers may lose free speech Is college going to be more case Hosty vs. Carter, the 7th lege activities involving stu- like high school? U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dent speech, such as groups Some young college jour- in Chicago ruled in favor of that bring speakers to cam- nalists’ lives may have been Carter, saying that college pus, are subject to censorship changed because of a recent newspapers could be sub- unless they can prove they are court ruling on administra- jected to the same censorship a public forum, a place or pub- tion censorship. as high school newspapers un- lication for free expression.” However, this change is der the 1988 Hazelwood court When a student enters col- not only going to affect aspir- case. lege, he or she is suddenly ing journalists, but college Although the decision only faced with many challenges students as a whole. applies to colleges in Wiscon- that are very different from This situation has evolved sin, Illinois and Indiana, this previous experiences in high from a censorship incident at could soon affect most college school. Most high school stu- Governors State College in Il- newspapers around the nation dents are not faced with the linois. because the case may go to the responsibilities that college According the Student U.S. Supreme Court. The jus- students have to face. Press Law Center, “Gover- tices are supposed to an- For example, students who nors State University was nounce by mid-February if enter college have to develop sued by student journalists they will hear the case. skills for study and research; Margaret Hosty, Jeni Porche The situation of this cen- they are faced with making Artwork by Jenn Smith, 2006 and Steven Barba in January sorship case is tragic. With the decisions and examining their 2001 after Dean Patricia ruling in Hazelwood, the stu- priorities. Most students in A familiar scene at the Carter told the newspaper’s dents in high schools fell un- college are over 18 and are printer in October 2000 to der prior review by principals considered adults; they have first of the semester hold future is- if their pub- the ability to vote, so why can’t sues until a “Most students in college lication was they have the ability to speak school official are over 18 and are not a public their voice? had given ap- forum. Here at the “Six Mile Post,” [email protected] proval to the considered adults; they This is this threat of censorship has student have the ability to vote, so the same never been a problem. Our ad- Six Mile Post newspaper’s why can’t they have the concept ministration recognizes the contents. The ability to speak their that is now “Six Mile Post” as a public fo- Editor-in-Chief Asst. Print Editors paper, the threaten- rum in which students have Carolyn Grindrod Sarah Abercrombie voice?” Jeff Denmon “Innovator,” ing college the right to speak freely and Asst. Online Editor had published news stories papers through prior review has always been very support- Kei-Won-Tia Perez Advertising Manager and editorials critical of the by administrators. ive toward the journalism Nicole Duck Chief Photographer administration.” An article in the “Milwau- staff. Chelsea Perren Asst. Advertising Manager Governors State’s previous kee Journal Sentinel” points It’s just upsetting to see Kristen Parks policy had been that the news- out the impact this court case that although this situation is paper staff alone was respon- has on college students in the not happening here, it is hap- Photographers sible for the content of the three affected states and pening to aspiring journalists Sam Chapman Josh Kelley newspaper. might eventually have on all and affecting students in other Randie Mayo Michael McGill In the June 2005 court students: “All subsidized col- universities and colleges. Staff Writers Seth Acuff Joshua Owens Resolutions: we all make them; we all forget them Whitney Anderson Jacki Padgett Mary Ann Prickett With the arrival of the new John Bailey Mary Lynn Ritch year, people decide to start out Jake Carter Jamie Swertfager fresh and make new goals for Editor’s Box Lori Cook Jason Trask themselves. Joshua Daniels Sandy Watkins New Year’s resolutions are a By Jeff Denmon Stephanie McCombs way for a person to set a goal and [email protected] Artists work toward it, whether it is to Assistant Editor Dustin Taylor Jenn Smith stop smoking, study harder, ac- tually go to class every once in a getting out more. year pass them by. Advertising Staff -- Amy Allen while or even take that big Whatever the resolution, un- I believe the best way to deal plunge and change something less it is as heartfelt as any other with the lack of resolution is to Adviser Asst. Adviser big such as jobs or colleges. goal you make for yourself, it will counterbalance no actively pur- Kristie Kemper Cindy Wheeler However, my experiences be forgotten by mid-June unless suing a long-term goal by set- Online Consultant have taught me even the small- acted upon. ting many short-term goals. Jeannie Blakely est changes are the hardest to Some people decide not to Who knows? The “Six Mile Post,” a designated public forum named after the old railroad sta- make and even worse, keep in make resolutions. The idea of not That one short-term goal tion and trading post that was once located near where the college was founded in mind. having a goal for the year so they achieved could lead to a much Floyd County, publishes seven print and online issues a year and is funded through These little things include can limitlessly expand their larger goal. student activity fees and ad revenue. ideas is attractive at first, but When dealing with the lack Letters to the Editor may be brought to the SMP office, emailed to anything from speaking your [email protected], or mailed to Editor, “Six Mile Post,” 3175 Cedartown High- opinion more often to cutting then they realize by late October of resolution, one must keep an way Rome, GA 30161. Letters must be signed by the author. Publication and editing back on sweets and candies to they’ve sat and simply let the open mind. of letters will be at the discretion of the editors. Opinions January 31, 2006, SIX MILE POST, Page 7 Something to think about Jason Trask is an award- winning staff writer for the SMP. He spent last year traveling throughout Russia. He currently is full-time geology major at GHC, who enjoys romantic dinners and long walks on the beach.

The other day I was at one of the establishments on Broad Street. As I sat there enjoying the local culture and depth of all things Rome, I realized that though there is a unique and flavor- ful cultural aspect to Rome there is also a certain ignorant shal- lowness— a certain set of beliefs that have seemingly been per- petuated through the generations. This is perhaps the remnant of the Southern colonial para-

digm, or perhaps such ignorance is not bred from time, but from Artwork by Dustin Taylor, 2006 just plain ignorant prejudice. More than 1200 Georgia Highlands’ students authorized for the college to keep their Let me clarify. As I sat there I became aware of a conversa- financial aid refunds to apply to next semester costs (like roll over minutes) when they tion being held within earshot. The basic premise of this conver- completed the required online authorization survey. Many did so without a clear sation was that if people are going to come to this country they understanding of what they were authorizing. As a result of the misunderstanding, the should speak English upon arrival. There should be a second sen- Financial Aid Office is voiding all authorizations and refunding leftover financial aid as tence here with further details of this person’s point of view, but usual. According to Kelly Gribble, director of financial aid, “Students who still want to sadly this person apparently has never thought out this retarded take advantage of the option should contact the business office directly to re-authorize. line of thought beyond this point. I have traveled overseas extensively, and everywhere I have gone the one nationality of people the most incapable of making themselves welcome in any given country is American. How asi- Half-semester classes cause stress nine that, back home, this same group of people is at times preju- By Jake Carter class periods and larger work well. Even though the classes diced towards foreigners. [email protected] load.The classes themselves cov- ended in October, my grades We share our community with people of many different and Staff Writer ered the entire material usually were not posted until December. unique nationalities who come from some of the most beautiful done in a normal 16-week semes- I went two months with out and vibrant cultures in the world. Their reasons for coming here Several people, including my- ter in only a 10-week period. Stu- knowing how I did in my classes. vary widely, but most come to seek a better quality of life than self, signed up for one or more dents in these classes received I had to e-mail my instructor for the one they were born to. half-semester classes at the fall the same credit hours as some- my grade. Whatever happened to Southern hospitality? Have some of 2005 orientation for freshmen one who signed up for the regu- As a whole, this program us forgotten that this country was founded on the belief that all without even knowing it. lar class. should continue to improve with men are created equal? The only clue was the longer The teachers covered the ma- each passing semester. But, stu- Perhaps the next time you begin to spout off some ignorant class period written in the terial and classes generally went dents planning on enrolling in a racist prejudiced crap, you will instead step back and remember printed course schedule. smoothly. Most students liked half-semester course should be that your ancestors too were once very likely new arrivals. Many of the students were the idea of a course ending early. prepared to work harder than caught off guard with the longer However, not everything went normal. How do you exercise your First Amendment SIX MILE POLL rights in your everyday life?

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“It allows me the ability to “I exercise my First “By listening to everyone and I can talk trash on the court “I use the First Amendment disagree with someone who Amendment right everyday by then giving them my two without getting in trouble; the to speak my mind without has more authority than me. ” calling people ‘douchebag’.” cents.” Tru Ballaz are gonna win the persecution from others.” Intramural Championship.” Poll by Michael McGill Page 8, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 Features New Orleans residents feel at home in Rome

By Mary Prickett two and a computer information ing. Every- [email protected] systems major, left Louisiana thing is really Staff Writer before the storm hit. With her working out parents back in New Orleans and fine for me, After Hurricane Katrina, other family members residing in like nothing many people were forced to start Riverdale, Ga., she has started ever hap- their lives over. Some of these over in Rome. pened,” said people came to Rome looking for Forest is in the work study Forest. help, and it was given with open program and started in the late Forest arms. semester of fall. “It’s pretty cool,” likes living in Georgia Highlands College stated Forest about GHC; Rome. She is is one college that has some of “People have been pretty help- currently these people in its midst. Moving ful.” planning to to Rome and restarting their “I had to start from scratch. graduate in lives, two of these amazing people It was a major event nobody ever the spring of share their stories. dreamed would happen. My chil- 2008. “I feel Normicka Forest, mother of dren are in school, and I’m work- like I’m better off now than I Photo by Sam Chapman was then. Theresa Kellett, formerly of New Orleans, began working in GHC’s Enrollment Things only Managment Office in the fall. got better for me. Only the strong survive, and be here for four days. I remem- force of the water stripped the I am a survivor,” she said. As for ber where I was sitting when we first floor of their home away,” now, Forest has no plans to go heard the news that the levy Kellett said. back to New Orleans. broke. My husband and I looked She appreciates the outpour- Theresa Kellett, who started at each other and knew we would ing of love and generosity the work in the Enrollment not be coming home. I try to look people of Rome, her family and Managment Office in September, at the positive side of everything. GHC have shown her. left New Orleans only eight hours It affected everything in my life. “People have gone out of before the storm hit. It’s not always a negative; it’s not their way to make me feel wel- Kellett lived by Lake negative,” said Kellett. come. Not just coming home to Pontchartrain. The levy holding Kellett has been back to her Lindale, but coming home,” back the lake broke during the home and was able to save a few stated Kellett. storm, emptying the entire con- heirlooms from her family. “I feel “It was bad what happened,” tents of the Lake Pontchartrain blessed that I came out with some she said, “but the results have all into the city. heirlooms. I’m blessed, because been positive. I believe it will all Photo by Sarah Abercrombie Kellett is originally from some of our friends, when they work out, that everything is okay. Normicka Forest, mother of two, is currently a computer Lindale, Ga., and has family walked into their house, turned Yeah, it was bad, but has all information systems major at GHC. here. “We thought we would only around and walked back out. The turned out good.”

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“I have always eaten healthy and worked out. I am very disciplined when it comes to health and fitness. Life is a choice.” -Terra Brown

versity (JSU). She also has a Brown is also a student. “I am master’s degree from Life Uni- currently completing my doctor- versity in Sports Injury Manage- ate in Educational Leadership, ment. but I am preparing to apply to PA While she was completing her (Physician Assistant) school this master’s degree, she started at year,” Brown stated. what was then Floyd College Brown also works for Polk (now Georgia Highlands College) Medical Center in Outpatient and completed her associate of Physical Therapy and at applied science degree in Physi- Redmond Regional Hospital cal Therapy Assisting. some weekends. While in college Brown Photo by Josh Kelley She is a single mother of two Terra Brown, instructor of physical education, has taught at GHC since spring of 2001. worked as a personal trainer at young boys Holland, who is six, Gold’s Gym and also worked pri- and Tylar, who is four. “They are vately as a trainer. She earned my life,” Brown said. her certification in personal Brown’s foremost goal is to be Not only a teacher but a student training through the National obedient to God’s will. “I hope Academy of Sports Medicine. that His light will shine through Terra Brown has dedicated her life to faith, her childern and her love of fitness After graduating from JSU in me,” she said. By Sarah Abercrombie when I was 15, and the thought “I got my first weight bench 1996, Brown worked as a Physi- She also hopes to complete [email protected] of losing one of the most impor- when I was 14. I have always cal Therapy Tech at Cartersville PA school and to be a foster par- Assistant Editor tant people in my life devastated eaten healthy and worked out. I Medical Center until 1999. ent to many children one day “on me. My grandmother, his mother, am very disciplined when it In January 2001 Brown a beautiful farm.” Terra Brown, part-time in- died when I was four from heart comes to health and fitness. Life started at Floyd College (now Brown has an ongoing desire structor of physical education, disease, and my grandfather, his is a choice,” she said. Georgia Highlands College). “I to help others. “I want to start has dedicated her life to her faith, father, died of a heart attack Brown earned a bachelor’s used to love to speak on health mission work when my life settles her children and her love for when I was eight.” degree in Exercise Science and and nutrition at church, so I and offer my experience in the health and fitness. Brown says this family his- Wellness/Cardiac Rehab with a knew that I would love to teach,” medical field to third world coun- She said, “I can remember my tory inspired her to help people concentration in Athletic Train- she said. tries,” she said. father having bypass surgery with fitness and health. ing from Jacksonville State Uni- Along with teaching at GHC

-Appalachian Coffee Company Paris Lake Whole Bean Coffee Dasha -Alexandria’s fragrance lamps Poetry Contest -MudPie infant clothes Deadline: Style & Color -Mustard Seed Clothing & gift -Handmade Purses, Scarves, Feb. 7. & Jewelry by local artisans Fees: -Doug Barker’s hand-crafted clocks, One entry $5 fountains, and oil lamps Three entries $10 412 Broad Street Rome , Ga. 30161 706-235-5002 Awards: First place $250 Second place $100 Third place $50 For more information email the “Old Red Kimono” literary editor at Student Rates Available [email protected] (706) 291-9080 www.romehealthspa.com Page 10, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 Features Great China outshines local competition

der, the wait While most patrons choose for Rome area Chinese restau- time is brief. carry-out or delivery, those who rants. The menu in- prefer to enjoy their food at its A specially priced lunch cludes dishes peak of freshness and perfection menu, in addition to the regular built around by dining in-house will find four entree and dinner menus, is a variety of cozy tables, each seating four pa- available daily from 11 a.m. un- light, dark, trons. Any lack in atmosphere is til 3 p.m. The restaurant opens sweet and more than made up by the excel- at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sun- sour and hot lent service and friendliness of day. Closing times are 10 p.m. and spicy the restaurant staff. Dress is ca- Tuesday through Thursday and sauces ac- sual. Sunday; and 11 p.m. Friday and companied Great China’s most recent Saturday. by chicken, food service inspection was con- beef, pork, ducted in May 2005. The restau- Overall Rating: Excellent seafood and rant achieved a score of 97, the Quality and Quantity: 5/5 vegetable in- highest score currently posted on Service: 5/5 gredients. the Floyd County Health Value: 5/5 A variety Department’s Internet website Atmosphere: 4/5 of rice and noodle com- ponents are also used. Vegetar- ian and ve- gan entrees Contributed photo are avail- Great China opened on Shorter Avenue in West Rome’s Kroger shopping able. center in July 2005. Spring By Sarah Abercrombie This small Chinese restau- rolls along with the traditional [email protected] rant is located on Shorter Avenue varieties of Chinese soups make Assistant Editor in West Rome’s Kroger shopping for a complete meal. The chef is center. more than willing to create spe- The restaurant focuses on cial dishes using the patron’s Restaurant Review carry-out foods and provides de- choice of available ingredients. livery within a three-mile range. Portions are generous and prices Great China Although the restaurant first are reasonable. 2448 Shorter Avenue opened its doors in 2004, Tony Do not expect the typical Chi- 706-378-8005 Chen took over as manager in nese restaurant decor. The atmosphere is simple, tidy and clean. Great China has a large menu July 2005. Contributed photo that appeals to all who enjoy tra- Considering that all food is Food is prepared in full view of Great China’s decor may be simple, but the food and service ditional Chinese dishes. prepared fresh at the time of or- patrons. are excellent. Skills Workshops! Floyd Campus All events will be held in the Solarium unless otherwise noted. • Wed., Feb. 1, 2:00 p.m. Calculate This! Using Graphing Calculators. (Tutorial Center) • Mon., Feb. 6, 12:30 p.m. Dieting & New Year’s Resolutions • Tues., Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m. Relationship Signals • Thurs., Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. When Parents are Students Too! • Wed., Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m. Squashing Test Anxiety

Cartersville Campus All events will be held in the Room 124. MEDICAL/PUBLIC SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL AND OTHERS • Thurs., Feb. 9, 12:30 p.m. College Knowledge…What You Gotta Know! • Mon., Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m. Relationship Signals 800 / 500-1753 244 Broad Street 706 / 291-7266 • Tues., Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m. Squashing Test Anxiety Rome, Georgia 30161-3022 Fax: 706 / 295-0096 Features January 31, 2006, SIX MILE POST, Page 11 The prodigal grandson returns Poets and writers brave the cold By John Bailey bring their original work and By Jacki Padgett she had the baby that she would ter; she died from breast cancer [email protected] read for the audience. [email protected] receive no help from them and two weeks before Nick showed up Staff Writer There are usually around 8 Staff Writer that she must give the child up on Allyson’s doorsteps, leaving to 10 readers, and there are for adoption. him this message: “Dear Nick, If For the past 15 years, Poetry generally more than 40 people Book Review So, Allyson did what she you’re reading this, my cancer Night at Schroeder’s New Deli who come to listen. though was best. She had the won and my worst fear of leaving has only been held during warm Anyone interested in read- Jennifer Archer’s book “The child, but her daughter was you too soon has come true...I weather. This year, writers and ing should contact Dr. Jon Me I Used To Be” is a story about taken away as soon as she was want you to look up a woman poets can brave the winter Hershey, professor of English, young love, losing born, never to be named Allyson Cole in Portland. weather to display their prow- at [email protected]. that love, growing seen by Allyson. She owes me, and I’m trusting ess indoors. “Many teachers may offer up, forgiveness, Thirty-five what my heart tells me; that David Welch, owner and extra credit to students who at- self-discovery and years later, she’ll want to know and help you. manager of the Redmond Circle tend or participate,” said the unexpected. Allyson is a suc- Read my journals and you’ll un- location and a former Georgia Hershey. Allyson Cole cessful health derstand...” Highlands student, has opened The next Poetry Night is was like any other food restaurant With Nick in her life, Allyson the doors for the monthly scheduled for Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at 16-year-old living owner in Port- must learn how to be a grand- Thursday night readings. the Schroeder’s on Redmond in the ‘60s. With land, Ore., and is mother while Nick is facing his Students are encouraged to Circle. young love brew- in a serious rela- anger and resentment towards ing, her parents tionship with a her. Barr’s art on display at Rome knew she was successful sur- Allyson decides to look up riding into geon named War- Sonny McGraw, who now lives in Area Council for the Arts trouble, but is that ren. But the baby Texas. She finds herself again on An art show featuring the work of Brian Barr, assistant pro- not part of grow- girl she gave up a cross-country trip this time fessor of art, along with Jess Hinshaw is underway at the Rome ing up? And grow- so many years with her grandson, so he can Area Council for the Arts (RACA) gallery. Works on display ing up was some- ago is always in meet his grandfather and so she consist of prints and drawings, some of which Barr refers to as thing she had to her mind. Allyson herself can get answers to the “fun pieces.” do. knows her name questions that have haunted her The RACA gallery is located on the corner of Broad Street Allyson, along Photo courtesy of Amazon.com was Sarah. since that early morning at and 3rd Avenue. The show will be held through Feb. 10. with her young love, Sonny Though she has kept her infor- Woodstock when she woke up McGraw, and three other friends mation updated with the adop- alone. set out the summer of ’69 on a tion agency, Allyson has never ‘The Me I Used To Be” is a cross-country trip to a little town heard from Sarah. touching novel that explores the called Bethel, NY. They were on On the day that Sarah would issues and emotions associated their way to Woodstock. turn 35, Allyson gets a knock on with family, love and growing up. Allyson’s life would be forever her door. A young man stands at Anyone who wants to cry a changed after Woodstock. Nine her front door. little, laugh a little and remem- months later, 16-year-old Allyson “Hello, Grandma,” he says. ber a little of his or her own tri- became a single mother. “I’m Nick. Nicholas Pearson.” als in life will surely enjoy this Her parents told her that if Allyson never met her daugh- novel.

Photo by Chelsea Perren Randie Mayo (left) and Sam Chapman, literary editors, judging submission for the 2006 “Old Red Kimono.” ‘Old Red Kimono’ deadline nears The “Old Red Kimono” (ORK), GHC’s literary magazine, is accepting submissions of poetry, short stories and art work until Feb. 24. Submissions may be dropped off at the ORK Office in the Student Life Office on the Floyd campus or mailed to the Floyd campus marked attention “Old Red Kilmono.” Submissions may also be emailed to [email protected]. Page 12, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 Entertainment Dave Matthews Band gives another jaw dropping The college transfer performance in “The Complete Night on the Rocks” By Mary Lynn Ritch Bayou.” Unlike the studio ver- like he is running in terror from [email protected] sion, the live version has an elec- Matthew’s psychotic screaming. PROBE is coming Staff Writer tric charge. Featuring special “#41” would have to be the guest, Robert Randolph with his best song they played during On Feb. 13, 2006 in the Lakeview Building Music Review pedal steel guitar adds Cajun “The Complete Weekend on the auditorium from 10 a.m. to noon Georgia Highlands spice to this crawdad song; with- Rocks.” This song really show- will host over 30 colleges at the 2006 Transfer The Dave Matthews Band out him, the song is just like dip- cases the band’s talent. This song has done it again, producing an- ping your crawdads in butter. is filled with great passion and PROBE Fair. other jam band Like any good spice, Randolph emotion. masterpiece. “The Complete heats up the audience and leaves However, the DVD included Meet face to face with admissions personnel who Weekend on the Rocks” is eight them searching for water. in the package is a disappoint- will be deciding on future applications to their CD’s of sheer entertainment. It only shows ten of the institutions. Come and find out what the current ment. songs they performed throughout admissions requirements are for your choice college Dave Matthews Band plays a “The Complete Weekend on the collection of oldies, but goodies Rocks.” Although it is a great mix and available scholarships for transfer students as during “The Complete Weekend of songs, they could have added well as view information about these and many at the Rocks.” The band’s rendi- more to the compilation. other colleges: tion of the Beatle’s “Black Bird” “The Complete Weekend on sounds like a ballroom the Rocks” was a sensational pro- ballad. The audience can feel the duction of the band’s talent. Art Institute of Atlanta wind from the wings escaping to Berry College freedom. Butch Taylor adds to Georgia State University Other great Dave the melancholy sound of the song. Kennesaw State University Another oldie by the Zombies Matthews Albums Jacksonville State University worth skipping is: “The Time of Georgia Tech Courtesy of http://stores.musictoday.com to check out are the Season.” The song is flat. The Medical College of Georgia The song “Halloween,” which audience shows more emotion Mercer University is on every live CD, has the same than Dave and the rest of the Reinhardt University usual psychotic babbling of Dave “Stand up” band. Savannah College of Art and Design Matthews. However, Carter The most popular song dur- “Crash” University of Georgia Beauford saves the song with his ing “The Complete Weekend at University of West Georgia incredible drum solo. His drum- “Busted Stuff” the Rocks” was “Louisiana ming carries the song. It sounds Entertainment January 31, 2006, SIX MILE POST, Page 13 ‘Saw II’ encourages the horror genre with all the normal horror plus some By Dustin Taylor Perhaps it hearkens back to Carefully timed clipshows in- [email protected] the gladiatorial days, but there sure that those who missed the Staff Writer is just something inescapably original “Saw” will not be left in magnetic about eight doomed the dark, though the occasional Movie Review strangers pitted against one an- throwback may be lost on those other in a confined space. same viewers. “Saw II” still manages to elicit “Saw II” does not revolution- Bloody deaths, violent traps the occasional wince of sympa- ize the genre, but it certainly en- and a tedious overarching mys- thetic pain, though some of the courages growth. tery, all the variables are in place thunder is stolen as an invisible In the end, the sequel deliv- and the formula has received a ers everything much-needed overhaul. the tagline Written and directed by “Those who do not appreciate promises and Darren Lynn Bousman, “Saw II” more: “Oh yes, takes all the elements that made life do not deserve life. -Jigsaw there will be 2004s “Saw” compelling and es- ” blood.” sentially raises the stakes. Well worth a Replacing the borderline toxic gas is employed to off the rental and a must for any fan of comical performance delivered by occasional hostage. the original, “Saw II” hits shelves Cary Elwes is a more inspired Still, the root of the “Saw” se- Feb. 14. lead from Donnie Wahlberg as ries does not lie in its masochis- The DVD will feature both Detective Eric Mason. tic game of cat and mouse, but in the wide and full screen versions Some old favorites are back the morality play that develops with an audio commentary with including Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, as the “killer” works to enlighten Bousman and actors Donnie a deranged, yet philosophically his victims. As Jigsaw explains, Wahlberg and Beverley Mitchell. inclined mastermind, who has “Those who do not appreciate life Filling out the bonus features are collected an ensemble of victims do not deserve life.” In this sense, storyboards, a gallery of concept to slaughter themselves for our “Saw II” falls into the same artwork and “Jigsaw’s Game,” a Courtesy of dvdtown.com viewing pleasure. catagory as the classic “Se7en.” making-of featurette. Page 14, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 Health Choose Wisely! Consider these two options: Meal #1 – McDonald’s Meal #2 – McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Hamburger, Small Fries, 16 Cheese, Large Fries, 16 oz. oz Diet Soda or Water Soda •481 calories •1,166 calories, •19 g fat •51 g fat •30 mg cholesterol •95 mg cholesterol •665 mg sodium •1,450 mg sodium Tips for Healthy Eating While Eating Out

Courtesy of helpguide.org Caffeine content of popular drinks (milligrams per 12 ounces) Red Bull (8.2 oz) 80 mg of caffeine Jolt 71.2 mg Mountain Dew 55 mg Mountain Dew code red 55 mg Mellow Yellow 52.8 mg Photo by Sam Chapman Surge 51 mg William Torres, a human services major from Calhoun, makes his selection at a campus vending machine. Diet Coke 45.6 mg Dr. Pepper 41 mg Healthy snack choices a rarity at GHC Diet Dr. Pepper 41 mg Sunkist Orange 41 mg By Seth Acuff carbs, more than 25 percent of students will buy. So, if students [email protected] the amount of carbohydrates that wish to change the food or bever- Pepsi-Cola 37.5 mg Staff Writer should be ingested if someone is age choices in the vending ma- Diet Pepsi-Cola 36 mg following a 2000 calorie diet. chines, they must contact the Wild Cherry Pepsi 38 mg There are numerous ways for That’s almost a meal in a single vending company and make a a hungry Georgia Highlands stu- bottle of Mountain Dew, Dr. Pep- request. Coca-Cola Classic 34 mg dent to get food or drink around per or Coke Classic. If students decide to dine in Cherry Coke 34 mg campus. There are vending ma- The food vending machines the cafeteria located on the GHC Vanilla Coke 34 mg chines, a cafeteria and various usually located adjacent to the Floyd campus, they can expect Student Life fundraisers that drink machines are convenient 451 calories per burger, 120 per A&W Cream Soda 29 mg can feed a famished collegian, and cheap, but not the most bun and 71 more calories for a Sprite 0 mg but these options do not provide healthful providers of nourish- slice of cheese. That is almost 600 for someone who wishes to main- ment. calories just for a cheeseburger, Courtesy of netrition.com tain a healthy diet. A bag of chips, dunkin sticks, and a serving of fries adds about The most common beverage Pop-Tarts or a bag of Skittles 400 calories more. We have a wide choice among GHC students is may abate one’s appetite for a In light of these high caloric soda from one of the many vend- short while, but do not provided snacks, the GHC food service selection of used and ing machines located on campus. the necessary nutrients for a low staff will soon post a flyer with These sodas are packed with car- fat/sugar lifestyle. nutritional information in the discounted new books bohydrates and sodium. The av- Vending machine companies kitchen area so students can be and collectibles. erage 20-ounce bottle of soda place products in their machines better advised in their eating Hours contains more than 75 grams of according to what they think the choices. M & W - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. T, TH & F - 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. SAT - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Look for the next issue of the Open some Sunday afternoons SG Used Books “Six Mile Post” hitting shelves Feb. 948 N. Tennessee St., Cartersville, GA 30120 21, 2006. Phone: 770-607-1207 Sports January 31, 2006, SIX MILE POST, Page 15 Another year, another season, another chance for the Renegades to win it all By Stephanie McCombs left before halftime and a minute [email protected] left before the end of the game. Staff Writer There are no out-of-bounds, and games are played with eight When you think of the Rome players from each team on a 50- Renegades, you think of the 2005 yard field. Plays only stop when NIFL Atlantic Conference Cham- contact is made on the dasher pions. For their first season in boards, and two guys are allowed action, the Renegades went all to be in motion running towards the way to the championship the line. game, only to come up short- The Renegades will play a to- handed. tal of 14 games this season: seven With the first game of the new at home and seven away. All season approaching on Feb. 27 at home games are played on Fri- Richmond, Va., the Renegades days at 7 p.m. at the Forum, ex- are taking their game up a notch cept for the last game, which will and are entering into a new be played on a Saturday. league, the American Indoor Their first home game is Football League. March 24 at 7 p.m. against Flo- There will be many changes rence. made to the offense/defense. Tickets are being sold Mon- Scott Chandler, defensive coordi- day through Friday from 8:30 nator for the Renegades, says, a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more ticket “It’s really by necessity rather information call 706-291-5281. than by choice. The new league File Photo Student tickets start at $5. has very specific rules. It is more The Rome Renegades prepare for another season. The Renegades are looking like what you see on TV with the for volunteers for chain crew and Georgia Force.” trophy. champions of their league last said. ball boys. Applications are cur- Only six players are return- “Our upcoming goals for this year. Unlike standard American rently available for cheerleaders, ing from last year. With a new season are to win the champion- “We’ve got to open up against football, the indoor league has too. For more information about group of players coming in, the ship game,” Chandler stated. a team that won their champion- many different rules and regula- the Renegades, call 706-378-7363 Renegades hope to bring a higher Their first game against the ship. So, you know, we will defi- tions. There are four, 15-minute or visit their website at level of talent to the table and Richmond Bandits may be a nitely find out where we stand running clock quarters, with the www.romerenegades.com or bring home the championship tough one. The Bandits were the when we play them,” Chandler clock only stopping with a minute www.AIFL.com. Intramurals begin with 5-on- Coming soon!!! 5 basketball, golf, Ultimate Blackoak Pizzeria Frisbee, volleyball and more

By Stephanie McCombs will be played Tuesdays at 1:30 Buy one lunch get one [email protected] p.m. on the soccer field. Staff Writer Volleyball sign-ups are Feb. free every day!! 6-24, with the first game on Sign-ups continue for some March 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the gym. intramural activities while oth- Interested in playing golf? ers are already underway. Contact Dr. Ken Weatherman or Mondays- 35 cent wings! The FIT (Fitness Incentive David Mathis in the P.E. depart- Tuesdays- Team Trivia! Team) program is a walk-or- run ment to sign up for the golf tour- and/or weightlifting program nament. Wednesdays- “Alley Idol” Karaoke Competition! that enables students, faculty The golf tournament dates and staff to set goals for walking, and times are to be announced. Thursdays- College Night! 18 and up! running and/or weightlifting. If you feel you have an incred- Fridays- Live Music, no cover before 8:00! The program will started on Jan. ible “crossover,” need to get in 23 and will last until April 2, shape or just have some extra Saturdays- ESPN GamePlan! 35 cent wings! which is a total of 10 weeks. energy to burn, feel free to sign 5-on-5 basketball will start up for any intramural activity Sundays- NFL Ticket. 35 cent wings! on Feb. 1 and be played every that may apply to you. Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the If you need more information gym. about sign-ups, contact Mathis at Come Enjoy Football Season on a 9ft. x 11ft. Ultimate Frisbee sign-ups 706-295-6353 or visit, are Feb. 6 through Feb. 28. www.highlands.edu/ projection TV Games will begin March 14 and intramurals. Page 16, SIX MILE POST, January 31, 2006 Travel Students slip and slide on the slopes By Randie Mayo a political science major from [email protected] Cedartown. Staff Writer On the trip, students were given five sessions of skiing or Students hit the slopes of Ap- snowboarding lessons from the palachian Ski Mountain in French-Swiss Ski College at Ap- Boone, N.C., Dec. 18-22, on the palachian Ski Mountain. “It college’s 25 annual ski trip. takes a while for beginners to get “Skiing is a lifetime sport that the hang of it,” Weatherman gives people the opportunity to stated. “Things don’t usually do an outdoor activity. It is a lot click until the third day.” of fun and something families can According to Weatherman, do together,” said Dr. Ken the savings of taking this trip are Weatherman, professor of physi- “astronomical” compared to what cal education and trip leader. an average person would have to Jason Parker, a general stud- pay. “Students are taking a sig- ies major from Cedartown, said, nificant advantage of the group “I disliked falling for the first offering,” Weatherman said. three days, but I enjoyed About 29 students took part snowboarding.” in this year’s December ski trip. “The trip was fun, but as far The largest group to go on the as instruction, we had to learn on trip has been 83. our own. They didn’t really pre- Over the years, many stu- pare us for anything. Overall, the dents have taken part in the trip whole experience was pretty awe- to earn credit for PHED 1420 and some,” stated Martin Goicochea, 1421.

Charity Brown (left) and Mary Beth May enjoy the Big Appal slope at Appalachian Ski Mountain.

From left, Bobby Howerton, Kurt Bishop and Meghan Howell relax after snowboarding lessons from French-Swiss ski instructors.

Students (from left) Kurt Bishop, Scott Blair, Chase Eric Leonard, a student skier, spent some time face down in the snow. Topham, Adam Krukowski, Eric Leonard, Randie Mayo

and Jesse Day gather for one last trip down the mountain. All contributed photos