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TheArmstrong StateInkwell University’s news source since 1935 WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2018 THEINKWELLONLI NE.COM SWOT Survey List’s: Strengths and Weaknesses DAN HAYES NEWS EDITOR

The results for the SWOT survey conducted earlier this semester are in, and the re- sults indicate mixed feeling about the consolidation. Pres- ident Hebert and the adminis- tration called for the survey in order to get an idea of the strengths, weaknesses, oppor- tunities and threats that stu- dents, faculty and staff felt, post-consolidation. The sur- vey was conducted across all three campuses, and over 400 students from the Armstrong and Liberty campuses par- ticipated in the survey. The Inkwell sat down with SGA President Nipuna Ambanpola to get a better understanding of the results for Armstrong and Liberty campuses. As the summary of the results stated “most of com- Armstrong campus’ SGA President Nipuna Ambanpola. ments include resentment to- wards consolidation.” Presi- dent Hebert was not happy to learn that Armstrong students the fund has a “surplus of to know what is going on gle program” will be able to but the students want a police results expressed an unfa- harbored resentment towards money” as Ambanpola states. around campus. Since we do complete their studies on this presence. Nipuna understands vorable response to the con- the consolidation. However, A “surplus of money” that not have any sporting events campus until 2022, but Geor- the concerns of the Liberty solidation. Some of the most that feeling of resentment has can be attributed to a deficit on Armstrong’s campus any- gia Southern University has students and is working to ad- frequent areas of approval been conspicuous for quite of student engagement. more, there aren’t many so- been struggling to effective- dress the problem. from the strengths and op- some time, and for good rea- As a result, Nipuna and cial events on campus, and ly convey information about Administrators believe portunities poll were academ- son. the SGA are now urging the if there are, then it was not consolidation activities and the campus to be safe, they do ic success resources, grants, Armstrong has lost its RSO’s (Registered Student correctly publicized to the post-consolidated decisions not see a need for police. But scholarships and career op- identity. The morale and spirit Organizations) to apply for students.” to students. as Nipuna noted, perception portunities granted from the of Armstrong’s populace has funds. They have money left Students from both cam- The number one concern is often more influential than consolidation. It is apparent been noticeably lacking for over, and they would prefer to puses express concerns about for Liberty students was cam- reality and “these students that Armstrong students are the past two semesters. spend it on student activities. lack of access to resources pus safety. There are no offi- do not feel safe.” The Uni- excited about the academic Every year the Student The goal is to increase stu- after the consolidation. It has cers of the Georgia Southern versity has promised to add opportunity that the consol- Government Association has dent-involvement in activities been stated throughout the Office of Public Safety sta- more cameras to the campus, idation has brought. With the a pool of money from which on campus. consolidation that students tioned on Liberty campus. preliminary talks with the addition of the Armstrong they can disperse funds to As one anonymous stu- will continue to have access Students in Hinesville do not Hinesville Police Department and Liberty campuses, Geor- support recognized student dent noted in the survey to all the programs available feel safe on their campus. have begun but here are no gia Southern has become a organizations. Typically, that “There is not a great way and/ to them pre-consolidation. The University has tried to immediate plans to add police larger academic powerhouse money is all about spent by or place to have announce- Nipuna reiterated the fact address the issue by adding to the Liberty campus. in the coastal region of this time of year, but this year ments that allow the students that students from “every sin- more cameras to the campus, But not all the survey SWOT | PG 4 Student Scholars Ready to Show Their Smarts students each year on aver- their presentations and deliv- is important to show that we, age, but a steady trend in par- er it in a showcase type style. as a campus community, en- ticipation has been observed By taking the initiative to be courage students to engage in from the other three depart- involved in this process, pre- the transformative experience ments as well. senters are effectively simu- gained through participating With this growing num- lating a professional confer- in undergraduate research ber of presenters, Dr. Wil- ence. and creative endeavors,” liams is very eager to see the At the meeting for the Williams stated. outcome of this year’s event. symposium, faculty members By being a part of this “I expect this year’s sympo- were not the only ones to voice great event on campus, stu- sium to be the largest yet, in their excitement for upcom- dents can challenge them- terms of student participation ing event. Students also could selves by doing things outside and overall attendance” said not wait to hear about the in- of their comfort zone and ex- Williams. genious minds of future lead- press their skills in creativity. Special guests that will ers. Rebecca Brown, a senior It can definitely help to show be in attendance will include biology student, said “I love professors that one is compe- Dr. Anastasia Lin, who serves attending events where indi- tent and knowledgeable about as the Assistant Vice Pres- viduals, especially millenni- conducting and presenting ident for Research and En- als, present innovative ideas research. Also, the experi- gagement and the Assistant that can change the world and ence can aid the pursuit of a Dean of Student Research inspire others, including me, research grant for a career. and Scholarship at the Uni- to do the same.” Brown also Now that Armstrong versity of North Georgia. She conferred her plans to present State University has been is scheduled to deliver her at the upcoming symposium, consolidated into Georgia keynote address at 10:30am “just to try it out.” Southern University, there Medical students at last year’s Student Scholar Symposium. on Wednesday April 18, 2018 At the meeting, we also are even more influential, in the Ogeechee Theatre. got the chance to speak with student-focused events and GABRIEL WILLIAMS The SRSC committee, notes it to be one of his “fa- The Student Scholar Michael Simmings, a soph- organizations that being affil- STAFF WRITER comprised of faculty mem- vorite events on campus.” Symposium is open to the omore English student. He iated with will grant quality bers, professors and graduate Last year over 313 stu- student body, and students speculated that “this [the professional and collegiate The 24th Annual Student students of the Armstrong dents participated in the sym- are encouraged to apply and symposium] will be a great experience. Scholars Symposium host- campus of Georgia Southern posium, and from all four of participate; prospective ap- way to get my name out there More information about ed by the Student Research University, met this week Armstrong departments: the plicants can become a part for future employers down the Symposium including and Scholarship Commit- to discuss the prospects the College of Education, the of a potentially life-changing the road and possibly grant rules and guidelines for pre- tee (SRSC), will take place 24th Annual Student Scholars College of Liberal Arts, the experience by enlisting in the me a good paying job,” and senters can be found on the on April 18-19th 2018. This Symposium. College of Health Profes- application process: first, stu- jokingly added “Plus I get Armstrong State University event serves as a venue Dr. Joshua Williams, As- sions and the College of Sci- dents must submit a detailed extra credit from my pro- webpage. where students can present sistant Professor in the De- ence and Technology. abstract about their project fessor if I participate in the their scholastic research and partment of Psychology and According to Dr. Wil- and design a poster reflect- showcase.”And subsequently, achievements to their fellow chair of the SRSC committee, liams, The College of Science ing the key elements of their Williams wanted to express colleagues, professors and the has participated in the sym- and Technology has account- work; then, before the final more of his opinions on the community. posium for several years and ed for 65% of undergraduate day, students should rehearse symposium, “I believe is it ARTS THE INKWELL & ENTERTAINMENT [2]February 15, 2018 The Jepson Center Hosts Free College Night LAURA WEYMAN STAFF WRITER According to Samuel, this tual exhibitions are driven by is only the second College strong narratives of race and On Saturday Feb. 10, Night they have ever hosted identity and both hold ele- the Jepson Center opened its and although there is no guar- ments of poetry, though each doors after hours to all col- antee for this to be an ongo- are expressed through differ- lege students, with no charge ing tradition, she said, “we ent mediums. for admission. In addition to hope to be able to host more “Reinterpreting the having access to Jepson’s per- of these events in the future.” Sound of Blackness” is com- manent and temporary exhib- During this function, Art posed of large sound and vid- its, various unique tours and Curator, Rachel Reese, and eo installations that include fun activities were offered. Interpretation and Audience elements of pop-culture, Llana Samuel, the Public Engagement Coordinator, history, and text. With this Relations Coordinator, stated Stephanie Raines, both led exhibit, Benjamin attempts that their motivation for or- unique tours of the two tem- to investigate the idea of the ganizing such an event was porary exhibits, Paul Stephen color black as sound. The “to get college students more Benjamin: “Reinterpreting Telfair website describes engaged and incite more the Sound of Blackness” and Benjamin’s motives as the awareness of the art amongst Carrie Mae Weems: “Sea Is- following: “This simple entry the young adult community.” lands Series”. Both concep- point of the ‘color black’ or A group of Armstrong students work on their own crafts at College Night. Photo by Laura Weyman.

the ‘sound of black’ is used to continuous loops of Frank- American cultures” due to explore the complexities, pol- lin’s performance, as well as the islands isolation from itics, poetics, and subjectivi- various other famous Afri- the period of slavery, on- ties of racial identity – wheth- can-American faces such as, ward. Throughout this body er stereotyped, projected, or Lil Wayne and Billie Holiday. of work, Weems explores the self-identified.” In the Kane Gallery, there society’s spiritual and cultur- At the top of the wide was a series of 38 gelatin sil- al life. This was some of her Jepson stairs, a large-scale, ver photographs surrounded earliest work, and according entirely black American flag, by poetic text panels. This to Raines, it has always been stood outside the door of the room displayed Carrie Mae Weems intention to eventual- Weems and Benjamin exhib- Weems’, “Sea Island Series”. ly exhibit it in the place it was its. Aretha Franklin’s voice Weems is considered one of created. singing “God Bless America” America’s most influential In addition to these two permeated through the closed contemporary artists. This exhibitions, students had the doors and throughout the 3rd series was inspired by a trip chance to experience interac- floor. In the Steward South she took around the Savan- tive art displays in the Lewis gallery, numerous TVs were nah area 25 years ago. She Gallery and get a taste of vir- sculpturally arranged against came across Sea Island’s Gul- tual reality through two video Students take in the atmosphere of the “Re-interpreting the Sound of Blackness” exhibit. Photo by Laura Weyman. the wall . Their flashing red lah society, which has been installations. and blue screens displayed called, “the most African of JEPSON | PG 4 “Man of the Woods” Album Review DAYLON BONNER STAFF WRITER of “Sexy Back.” The song on its own is fine. However, using it as the opening track Justin Timberlake re- of the album, given the sup- turned this year with his an- posed goal of the album, may ticipated fifth album “Man of not have been ideal. the Woods.” It was produced The album then proceeds by the Neptunes (Pharrell to “Midnight Summer Jam” Williams and Chad Hugo). which is one of the better While Timbaland is also a tracks on the album. While great producer on the album, the lyrics are not great, and it is nice to see Timberlake it may run a minute too long, working with the Neptunes the track is still memorable. again. The title track follows, and, After doing some back- while unsure of what to ex- ground research on the al- pect from the track, what was bum, it was discovered that received was surprising. In- the album is named for his stead of a piece on which the son Silas whose name means album can rest, the listener “man of the forest.” Given receives a standard apology/ this fact, the album is under- promise to be better. whelming. The gesture of “Higher Higher” is the Album cover for “Man of the Woods” from pitchfork.com. making an album inspired by next, and possibly best, song familial experiences is genu- on the album. The produc- ine. However, the execution tion is great and makes for a hearing her sing is always trast, leading to a much liveli- cluded home in Montana, but wants this to be the case or of the concept could have worthwhile listening experi- welcome. Unfortunately, the er track than if the production lack-luster production ruins not, many of his songs come been better realized. ence. “Wave,” the following collaboration between her had Justin alone on it. them. “Living Off the Land” with a gloss that says, “I am The album starts off with track, has the same level of and Timberlake produced an The next two songs is fine. It is not a particular- way more awesome than you the lead single from the al- production and well thought unmemorable song. Chris “Flannel” and “Montana” ly good or bad song. It just are. Deal with it.” This gloss bum, “Filthy.” For those who out lyrics, and yet builds to an Stapleton, on the other hand, are similar. Both contain nice does not leave much of an makes his attempts at wor- are fan of “Future Sex/Love underwhelming and unneces- may have single-handedly sentiments: “Flannel” saying impact one way or another. rying about not seeing the Sounds,” this track is a wel- sarily repeating chorus. saved his track. “Say Some- he will be there for his wife, Although, an unintentional rough edges of a relationship come-return for Timberlake Alicia Keys comes in thing” does not bring much and “Montana” stating his moment of hilarity occurred even more patronizing. His as it, for all intents and pur- with the first feature on the out of Timberlake. However, admiration for the escapism when Justin said, “get lit.” case for the worries do not poses, is an updated version track “Morning Light” and Stapleton makes a nice con- and tranquility he finds in se- Whether Timberlake ALBUM | PG 4 Piano in the Arts Presents: “Come Together: An Evening of Relationships” GABRIEL WILLIAMS sider the most powerful emo- A step to overcome for the STAFF WRITER tion—love. singers was the fact that they Warsaw also comment- had to perform the original Last Sunday in the Fine ed on why the evening was versions of a lot of the songs, Arts Auditorium, the Depart- called “Come Together,” which added even more dif- ment of Art, Music, and The- “we’re doing this along with ficulty. However, you can atre presented another entry the Savannah VOICE Festi- admire the artists even more of the “Piano in the Arts “se- val, together. And since we after seeing them overcome ries, promoted by the artistic are also close to Valentine’s these obstacles and perform director of “Piano in the Arts” Day, as you can see in the in an almost perfect way. and assistant professor of mu- program all the songs are re- All these factors com- sic, Dr. Benjamin Warsaw. He lated with love.” bined together in an enjoy- was joined by the co-director All the singers of the eve- able timeline of piano pieces of the evening, the soprano ning came from the world of from the classical pieces of Maria Zouves, who is also an opera. One of the songs per- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart educator, director, producer, formed was the mythical “To- or Franz Schubert to Hugo writer and the co-founder of reador” from “Carmen” by Peretti, Manos Hadjidakis the Savannah VOICE Festi- baritone Chad Sonka. Their or the great Leonard Bern- val. backgrounds in opera howev- stein. It also featured work by This event of this mul- er didn’t stray them from per- the renowned George Bizet, tiannual series was titled forming more modern pieces. Maurice Ravel and George “Come Together, An Evening Baritone Nicholas Yaquinto Gershwin. of Relationships” where, be- performed the Elvis Pres- When Warsaw was asked cause of the proximity in time ley love ballad “Can’t Help if he thought piano has been with Valentine’s Day, all the Falling in Love,” which was underestimated in music he Dr. Warsaw with the accompanying artists from the “Come Together” event in the Fine Arts Auditorium. songs had something to do possibly the best song of the responded with, “absolutely with what some people con- evening. PIANO | PG 4 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS THE INKWELL February 15, 2018[3] CAMPUS What Winter Olympic Sport VOICES: would you pick and why?

“Cross country skiing, it “Skiing. I don’t know any of “Snowboarding. I saw a mov- “Sailing through ice because “I would pick ice skating looks like it’s a lot of fun, the other ones.” ie and it looked really cool.” of my outfit.” because it’s always been my you get to go really fast and dream to know how to do it hopefully I’ll be good if I was Ambriana Jones Janay Caver Joseph Pham but every time I try, I fall on at the Olympics.” Freshman, Communication Freshman, Radiation Science Sophomore, Civil Engineer- ice and it sucks. But it’s still a Sciences and Disorders ing beautiful sport!” Briana Pritchard Junior, Art Education Ana Rodriguez Freshman, Chemical Engi- neering Photo Story: Super Museum Sunday

Sunday Feb. 11, all museums in the Savannah area opened their doors to the public free of charge. Below is a photo story of Savannah residents taking advantage of the Super Museum Sunday event. Photos by Laura Weyman. THE INKWELL Backpage [4]February 15, 2018 SWOT | PG 4 comprising a larger university harbor resentment towards its Armstrong and Liberty stu- Georgia. Students from system. other aspects, and the consoli- dents, and in effort to address all three campuses should be But still, while students dation benefits don’t absolve them, has instructed various able to utilize many opportu- might appreciate certain as- the concerns those students work groups to further inves- nities for academic advance- pects of the consolidation, might feel. President Hebert tigate those concerns to im- ment as a consequence of which is great, many students is aware of the concerns of plement solutions.

JEPSON | PG 2 in studio, where students Night or Super Museum ships for only 25 dollars per of the three Telfair locations both be at the Jepson Center The second floor held could sit down with their Sunday, you may still have a year. The price of a one-time for an entire year. until May 6. various other digital and in- friends, craft art pieces, and chance to see the current Jep- entrance ticket is 15 dollars, The “Sea Islands Se- teractive exhibitions, as well take home their creations. son exhibits. Telfair Muse- but for 10 more dollars stu- ries” and “Reinterpreting the as, “Artmaking” in the drop- If you missed College ums offers student member- dents can have access to any Sound of Blackness” will

ALBUM | PG 2 the first place. the tracks on the album, it is his son. id. If someone just wants to “Breeze Off the Pond.” The sound believable. His The final track, “Young built off a well-meaning sen- The album is a listen- add a few tracks to a Spotify album is available for listen case isn’t helped by bor- Man,” is all about Timber- timent. The portion that takes at-one’s-own-convenience playlist, consider “Midnight on Spotify, iTunes, CD and ing production and him not lake doling out advice to his it from generic to solid is the record. There are some bad Summer Jam,” “Higher High- Vinyl now. sounding that into the song in young son and like several of audio from both his wife and tracks and some that are sol- er,” “Say Something,” and

PIANO | PG 2 newcomers can expect to see ple, or even concerts dedicat- ditorium smiling and thinking that they just received the ap- Festival will be held this year not. But what I did see diversity when they come ed to other instruments.” about how the evening looked proval of Georgia Southern from August 4 to the 26. Tick- was that there wasn’t a music to watch these shows. “You By the end of the eve- so boring at first and ended up to continue the “Piano in the ets will be on sale in May. series dedicated entirely to would never see a concert that ning, the crowd burst into ap- promising so much. It was the Arts” series for at least anoth- the piano, at least not here in is like another in this series, plause after the amazing per- perfect example of not judg- er year. He said that they will Savannah.” we have concerts relating pia- formances given by the artists ing a book by its cover. be back next year. Warsaw explained that no with electronics for exam- had concluded. I left the au- Warsaw also concluded The Savannah VOICE A Saturday in Statesboro ETHAN SMITH With the Eagles playing the environment around you Hanner Fieldhouse hosts vol- couldn’t reasonably quote all They are actually a great SPORTS EDITOR top-seeded Louisiana in a is a feeling that people rarely leyball and basketball games of them. Those four words group of people who wel- major basketball game Sat- get. and is named after “Shep” really convinced me to em- come everyone. The States- For many of us here in urday, I decided to the make Once I arrived in the ac- Hanner, the athletics director brace Georgia Southern’s cul- boro campus is also very Savannah, the transition to the trip to Statesboro to see tual city of Statesboro, I could of GSU from 1935 to 1959. ture. We all cheered together, beautiful, Hanner Fieldhouse officially becoming Georgia what GSU had to offer. With tell exactly where I was. An Just another factoid to learn booed together, sang the fight is an amazing facility, and Southern has been tough in the game starting around 5:00 Eagles logo on the main wa- about our new school. Han- song together, got into con- the overall atmosphere of the all aspects. Many of us feel in the afternoon, I decided ter tower was my first sight. ner Fieldhouse is a gorgeous versations, it was amazing. campus grabs you and pulls like we are left out of most to leave around 3:30 so that Also, almost every car around facility, especially at night GSU eventually lost, but it you in. As we enter a new events that occur in States- when I arrived I could soak-in me had some type of GSU when most games conclude, did not kill the mood by any era in our college careers, boro or may not have the lux- the overall atmosphere of the sticker, flag, something to in- and the building is lit-up with standards. Even as I exited, don’t let the name change ury of having a car to travel campus on a gameday. Driv- dicate either their fandom or blue lights. Even the inside of many of the students were and the distance between our one hour to Statesboro; we do ing from Savannah to States- family heritage. It was hon- the facility is amazing with still talking about the game campuses make you feel like have transportation to most boro is very eventful. The estly like I was a sore thumb how it is structured. and how they were all show- you don’t belong. We are all sports events. However, all back roads provided amazing in the road because I didn’t The actual game began, ing up to the next one. It hon- Eagles, whether we like it or of us don’t believe this is an scenery ranging from trees have anything navy blue on and the atmosphere was al- estly took my breath away at not, but we should embrace issue that should be fixed. to farmland to lakes. With it my car. most captivating. The student how welcoming and in touch it. The culture of GSU is very The Inkwell, took the liberty being the middle of the af- Arriving on GSU’s cam- section was rowdy from be- the students were with their unique, and it’s worth getting of sending me, Ethan Smith, ternoon as well, much of the pus almost felt like home. ginning to end, and they are school, and I feel that as Sa- into. Take the trip down to to Statesboro on the day of a scene was at dusk, which gave The campus closely resem- also a very welcoming stu- vannah students, we should Statesboro and find out for basketball game to showcase off an even better feel. Going bles the Armstrong cam- dent body. I had numerous feel the same way. yourself. Here at the Inkwell what a day at one of States- by yourself can be somewhat pus with its variety of trees, people see my Armstrong What you should all take staff, we promise GSU won’t boro’s games might look like difficult with no one in the fountains, plants etc. Arriv- lanyard and say, “Welcome from this is don’t listen to the disappoint. in the eyes of an Armstrong car to talk to, but just relaxing ing at Hanner Fieldhouse, to Southern man.” So many cliches about GSU’s student campus student. while driving and embracing for those who don’t know people told me that that I body not being welcoming.

Gus the Eagle and Junior Guard Ike Smith defending a shot v. Louisiana. Photo by Ethan Smith.