MARINERS’ LOG

VOLUME 27, NO. 3 NOVEMBER 2009 Your 2009-2010 SGA Leaders

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Barbara Danielle Jeremy Lindsey Eileen Nakigudde Siekkinen Hennig Little Boyd

On the Horizon for the College WITH INAUGURATION OF UPDATES FROM PRESIDENT VALERIE HEPBURN PRESIDENT HEPBURN, THE As fall semester comes to an end, college continues with great antici- and work will begin in earnest. We we have many exciting activities pation for the future. One of the still expect to open the Health and on the horizon for the coming year. most exciting developments has Science Building in January 2011. FUTURE BEGINS! In 2010, expect to see new student been the completion of the final For students, the two most excit- BY JENNIFER WALKER activities, new construction, and report from our Athletic Futures ing projects surely are the new new degree programs coming to Committee, which was chaired by campus center and residence halls. The colors of the school decorate fruition. former United States Golf The Campus Center is well into the the campus. New vibrant blue and While much exciting progress is Association president Reg Murphy. planning phases, and we should be gray flags with the College’s trade- on the horizon and long awaited Marquita Miles and Randall Rozier able to show design drawings by mark ships flutter in the wind on the expansions and developments are worked tirelessly, representing the the end of year. We thank Jessica light poles along Altama Avenue and underway, we have the challenge students on this committee that met Mills, Orvin Moore, and Robby Fourth Street. In front of the Coffin of launching our transformation from April through October. Shriver for representing the stu- Building, round tables with pristine during the most difficult economic The report calls for the College dents on the planning committee, white tablecloths are accented with times that any of us have ever seen. to add 11 new teams to our existing which is being chaired by William blue ribbon. The sweet, delicate As we all know, the budget situa- two teams (men’s basketball and Stembler, CEO of Georgia Theatre scent from hundreds of white roses tion is bleak and we are forced to women’s softball) over the next Companies. wafts through the air. reduce certain operations and five years. Tennis and golf are slat- Approaching 50,000 square feet, Inside the Coffin Building, stu- approach our tasks with fiscal dis- ed to begin in fall 2010, followed the new Campus Center will be one dents, faculty, staff, and friends of cipline. by cross country, women’s basket- of the largest buildings on campus the College from the community Construction projects are funded ball, women’s volleyball, soccer, and will house dining facilities, a have joined dignitaries from the through different financing and baseball. We also plan to move new upscale book and retail store, a Board of Regents, the University sources, so they can continue and from junior college conferences to theatre and performance center, System, and the College’s will actually help the economy participate in the NCAA at student health services, recruitment Foundation to celebrate the inaugu- rebound. However, general col- Division II level. and admissions, and student lounge ration of the institution’s fourth pres- lege operations rely significantly These are lofty goals, but our and office space. Slated to open in ident but the first president of the menting that “transformations can inauguration of the fourth presi- on taxpayer support, and these campus and community family are summer 2011, the Campus Center College of Coastal Georgia, Dr. be seen around the campus, all under dent,” says Nakigudde. She funds are shrinking. fully supportive of the important will be conveniently located Valerie A. Hepburn. the leadership of Dr. Hepburn.” describes Dr. Hepburn as ambitious To help offset state budget reduc- role that athletics should play in between the Student Activity While waiting for the beginning He relates the College’s distin- and calls her a tremendous hard tions, at its November meeting, the College life. Already, with the Center and the Allied Health and of the ceremony, the Armed Forces guished history, “one that we can all worker. Nakigudde is confident that Board of Regents voted to impose leadership of Andrew Smith, the Coffin buildings. Joint Color Guard practice their be proud of,” he says. “This is an Dr. Hepburn will lead us to success. an additional mandatory student coordinator of student engagement, Also, new residence halls are march and the Coastal Youth exciting time as the college takes on Tony Wege speaks for the faculty. fee. Tuition has not been new intramurals sports programs scheduled to open in time for fall Symphony warm up their instru- a new direction. [We] are here to cel- He offers words of welcome from increased, and Georgia remains are drawing great crowds, and our semester 2011. Current and ments. The gymnasium does not ebrate the sunrise . . . .” Bishop notes the entire faculty and then tells the one of the lowest tuition cost states basketball fans are full of spirit! prospective students have been look the same, with banners recog- that the College’s history is already audience that Dr. Hepburn has in the nation. The student fee will To help us launch our new athlet- very involved in giving input about nizing past accomplishments of the being re-written, that we are reach- brought the community in—“and offset costs much as tuition does. ic programs, we have been able to housing floor plans and living College’s athletic teams taken down. ing high and achieving more. “[I] her vision is clear and contagious.” At our College, the new fee recruit Dr. William “Bee” Carlton, options. We look forward to It is a glorious occasion. salute her because she is helping us She is a model of energy and real imposed by the University System the current Director of Athletics at engaging the campus community A beautiful musical prelude by the see further than we have ever seen,” determination. He closes with a will be $100 per semester (up from Presbyterian College in South fully as we plan for our first phase Youth Symphony starts the special he exclaims. “We are crossing over beautiful image that “dawn has risen $50). At other institutions, the fee Carolina, to join us in February as of on-campus living, with expecta- event. The lovely melody fills the a new threshold.” on a new day at CCGA.” goes up to $200. We struggle with a professor of business and senior tions to house 350 students gym as guests are escorted to their The next speaker is the Board of Then Geri Chapman-Culbreath, a this decision, and yet we know the advisor for Athletic Planning. Dr. enrolling in academic year 2011- seats. The room quiets as faculty Regents Chief Operating Officer, 1997 graduate of the College, resources are needed to maintain Carlton is a former business facul- 2012. begin to make their entrance and Rob Watts. His speech is short and remembers when there was neither educational quality. ty member at the U. S. Military On November 3rd, Glynn take their seats. The audience sweet and filled with humor. He internet nor computer labs on cam- Through the first phase of cuts, Academy and helped move County voters approved a new remains standing as the band contin- starts off by listing the characteris- pus. She notes that there have been the College has put all employees Presbyterian from Division II to Education Special Purpose Local ues to play. tics CCGA’s next president should many changes, but one thing on unpaid furloughs, reduced staff Division I in the NCAA. He is Option Sales Tax (known as The Kings Bay Naval Base Color have: quiet, older, temporary, some- remains constant: “it’s always been hiring and office hours, held posi- very student friendly and will be a ESPLOST-II). ESPLOST-II will Guard parades the colors and one who wouldn’t change things too a place of community.” tions vacant, limited new class great addition to our College fami- fund the design and construction of Rhonda Hambright performs our much. Watts cautioned, “It’s never Recent graduate Jessica Ramirez options, and privatized certain ly. a new Brunswick High School, nation’s anthem a capella. enough to look for a good presi- is next to speak. She describes Dr. services. We are hopeful that these On the construction front, in which will face the College on Hambright’s powerful voice sends dent.” He says a president brings a Hepburn as family as they worked measures, which began in August, December, we expect work to Altama Avenue. With construction shivers down one’s spine. new key, a new interpretation of tirelessly together on building a new combined with the slight fee begin on the new Health and beginning in 2010, this facility will Afterwards the talented Risley Early mission. He then turns to Dr. vision for CCGA. “It was not possi- increase, will be enough to offset Science Building across from the be state of the art and will house a College Academy Chorus performs. Hepburn and notes that she is “the ble without the leadership of Dr. the budget cuts. Library. Work has been delayed high school International Their voices bring smiles to faces new key, and we look forward to Hepburn,” Ramirez states. She is Although these are tough eco- for all higher education construc- Baccalaureate program, helping us across the room. your presidency.” I sense the expec- also eager to see what unfolds in the nomic times for us all, our journey tion in the state, but the financing Kay Hampton, the College’s tation that she will unlock many new future. She turns to the new presi- of transformation to a four-year instruments have now been sold See Horizon, page 3 Associate Vice President for doors. dent, smiling: “If anyone can tackle Academic Affairs, takes the stage After Watts, Cathy Cox, president the challenges, it is you.” and thanks the chorus. She then of Young Harris College, reveals Erroll B. Davis, the Chancellor of goes on to say that it is an honor and that she has known Dr. Hepburn for the University System of Georgia, privilege to welcome everyone to years and that there are too many then presents the Presidential the College of Coastal Georgia and good qualities to mention. “Valerie Medallion. He notes, as have others, “its inauguration of our fourth presi- Hepburn is the wisest person I know, that Dr. Hepburn “is not only the dent, Valerie Hepburn.” and I have long sought her perspec- fourth president, but she is also the Hampton then quotes Robert tive often.” She describes Dr. first president under the new name.” Frost: “Two roads diverged in a Hepburn as a people-loving person He describes her as “talented, with wood, and I—I took the one less and notes that they often share the tons of energy and commitment.” traveled by, and that has made all the plans they have for their colleges. He lists a few of the changes that the difference.” These last lines from She ends her remarks by saying that College faces in the near future, “The Road Not Taken” reflect the CCGA is “lucky, very lucky” to including student housing and bac- vision of Dr. Hepburn. Hampton have as its president “one of the calaureate degrees. Davis completes mentions the coming explosion of greatest visionaries I have ever the investiture, and he and Regent athletic teams and events, “a small known . . . truly the best of the best.” Bishop place the Presidential example of the extraordinary leader- Michael D. Hodges is next, repre- Medallion around her neck. ship,” and notes that the sports are senting the trustees. He tells how Dr. Hepburn remains at the podi- only a glimpse of what is to come. proud the Foundation is of all of um, joking that everyone gets to She then introduces James A. Hepburn’s already impressive hear one more speech. She thanks Bishop, who she says works tireless- accomplishments. “We have set a everyone for coming on this “mar- ly for our community. $1 million fundraising goal—and velous day!” She welcomes her old Regent Bishop represents the First we are currently 82% there. We are friends and distinguished guests and Congressional District on the Board breaking ground.” recognizes several of them individu- of Regents. He remarks, “The inau- Representing the students is the ally. She is especially appreciative guration of a president always signi- president of the Student of Dr. Carl Dohn, a local obstetrician fies a new beginning of its universi- Government Association, Barbara and amateur woodworker, who The new Campus Center (the orange building) will be constructed between the Student Activity Center ty.” Regent Bishop calls the celebra- Nakigudde. “It is a great honor to made the new mace, “truly a labor of and the Coffin Building, providing a central location for a variety of student life functions. tion “a momentous occasion,” com- represent the student body in the See Inauguration, page 7 Page 2 • November 2009 • Mariners’ Log EDITORS’EDITORS’ LOG-ICLOG-IC OOppiinniioonnss TTaakkee PPrriiddee iinn tthhee BBlluuee aanndd GGrraayy —— aanndd wwee ddoonn’’tt mmeeaann The Juvenile Justice System: tthhaatt iinn aa CCiivviill WWaarr wwaayy Recently we came across a poem on the internet: year award has twice been given to one of the advi- Can It Be Fixed? Kudos! Little Flower sors, and several students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa have been inducted into the state Hall of BY MEGAN GUY or they are referred to educational spent a year in a Glen Mills deten- by Shernaz Wadia Fame and have been named to the all-state Georgia and recreational programs. tion center for stealing loose Defiant of gorgeous blossoms close by, academic team. By promoting and encouraging aca- In America about 1.6 million If a petition for an adjudicatory change out of unlocked cars. Four petite petals teensier than a fly, demic excellence, Phi Theta Kappa has had a signifi- juveniles, children under the age of hearing is accepted, the next step is When asked why he stole change Barely noticed but for the vigilant eye, cant impact on the community. 18, are arrested annually. Their the adjudication process, where from the cars, his response was, “I Crowned a frail stem four-inches high. In addition, the college’s athletes have been a source offenses range anywhere from tru- the juvenile is brought before a was only going to buy chips.” Ignored by the bee, spurned by a butterfly, of pride for over two decades. Eight times, the basket- ancy, running away from home, or court that is quite different from When children who commit minor She stood her ground under a sapphire sky. ball team has been the Region XVII champs, and four drug use to murder, aggravated the court with jurisdiction over offenses such as this get sent off, As the nonchalant gardener passed blindly by, times, they have gone to the national tournament. assault, and forcible rape. Out of adult offenders. As in the adult the juvenile facilities quickly Unfazed she smiled; no frets, no sigh. We’ve had eight all-Americans. And while the tennis the 1.6 million children arrested, system, youth are guaranteed due become overcrowded, meaning Bobbing and swaying she vexed not why team was disbanded over a decade ago to make room roughly 880,000 will become process, but many other aspects of services and supervision at those She went unheeded, though pretty and spry. for women’s softball, its members also enjoyed great familiar faces around the juvenile the trials are different. Great care facilities are likely to be inade- Not daunted by size, yet humble and shy success as individuals, as regional champs, and as par- justice system because of the hor- is taken to ensure the privacy of quate to allow for rehabilitation of Just happy to be alive till death came nigh. ticipants in the national tournaments. rendous recidivism rate among juveniles, and the process is more those most in need of it. Just as is February 18, 2007 The creative petal of the flower has been tended juvenile offenders. informal and speedier than in the true of adults, often in juvenile carefully over the years by talented faculty and staff. The juvenile justice system is adult system. Plus, while several detention facilities, the only learn- Not dwelling too long on death in that last line, we From early in the college’s life, the first art professor, formally defined as the mass of states permit the use of juries in ing that takes place is how to be a thought the College of Coastal Georgia might be seen a locally influential artist named Bill Hendrix, organ- government agencies that function juvenile courts, the U.S. Supreme better criminal. as a small flower that has already grown and blos- ized a student art club that met from the 1970s on to investigate, supervise, adjudi- Court has held that juries are not Problems with determining somed since it was planted in the community in 2008. through the 1990s. He also helped to create the cate, care for, or confine youthful essential to juvenile hearings, so whether a child should stay in the However, we should not forget that the flower has Glynn Art Association. After him was Gudrun offenders and other children sub- most states do not use them. juvenile court system or be trans- been blooming for roughly 45 years. Rominger, whose legacy is a number of metal sculp- ject to the jurisdiction of the juve- The third step is disposition, the ferred to the adult system also Whether people in Southeast Georgia have known tures on campus created by sculptural welding class- nile court. However, recent studies equivalent of sentencing—what to seem to be rampant. In many the institution as Brunswick College, Brunswick es. and cases suggest that the juvenile do about the delinquent’s behavior. states, the main determinant is Junior College, or Coastal Georgia Community Most recently, Jeff LeMieux has worked tirelessly justice system tends to be straying Juvenile authorities generally are age. The legal adult age is 18; College, this college has been an integral part of the to fashion a curriculum better suited for a university- away from those concepts more allowed a great deal of discretion therefore, many states arbitrarily educational system of five Georgia counties for level foundational art program. Student artists have and more every day. in disposing of cases. In addition set the age of transfer at 17. almost half a century. Its instructors have consistently shown their skills by displaying full-sized tape sculp- The role of the justice system in to options like probation, commit- However, in many instances, there offered people of all ages opportunities to grow in tures on campus and mounting an exhibition in the a child’s life was intended to be ment to a residential facility, resti- are cases where a child younger their knowledge, skills, and abilities. From the ele- boardrooms and offices of the Board of Regents in that of a discipline counselor. The tution, or fines, state laws grant than that would need to be trans- mentary school children taking advantage of Kids in Atlanta. Although the Arts Advisory Committee gives system could remove a child from juvenile courts the power to order ferred. But how is that decision College over the summer to seniors learning about the opportunity for all 36 university system schools to the scene where he or she got into removal of children from their reached? photography or Tai Chi, the College has drawn in show their artwork, in 2004 the College of Coastal trouble or committed offenses and homes to foster homes or treatment All states allow juveniles to be many people. Georgia was the first institution selected for this counsel that child until he or she facilities. Juvenile courts also may tried as adults in criminal court On each step of the journey, there have been rea- honor, and the College’s work is on display again this was mature enough to exit the sys- order participation in special pro- under certain circumstances. In sons to praise the gardeners. The College’s achieve- year. tem. grams aimed at shoplifting preven- many states, the law requires that ments today all rest on the excellent foundation that Creativity is also celebrated in the College’s art and But often times, that function is tion, drug counseling, or driver certain serious offenses be has been laid over the last four decades. literary magazine, Seaswells. With amazing consis- never fulfilled. More often than education. removed from the jurisdiction of One gardener would be Dave Leenhouts, joined by tency, the magazine has been garnering First Place not, the system plays the role of a Then finally is the post adjudica- the juvenile court regardless of the the students who have made up the Student and First Place with Special Merit awards from the parent. It is not uncommon to see tory review, where it is determined age of the accused. In some states, Government Association over the years. Their impact American Scholastic Press Association since it was juvenile probation officers talking if the juvenile is eligible for appeal. these decisions are left to the dis- on the community is noteworthy, from their serving established by Leon Rice over four decades ago. In to their “clients” as they do to their After the completion of this for- cretion of prosecutors. In some lunch at Manna House the day after Thanksgiving 1994 and six more times since then, the ASPA select- own children, and this creates a mal process, the child is assigned jurisdictions, juveniles processed each year, to cleaning up the community and volun- ed Seaswells as the most outstanding college/commu- problem. When delinquentssee to an agency whose job it is to find as adults may upon conviction be teering for Habitat for Humanity builds. The SGA’s nity college literary and art magazine in the country. the person who is supposed to be the best method of rehabilitation sentenced to either an adult or a work on campus to benefit the student body has been The Community College Humanities Association has disciplining them acting more like for the child. juvenile facility. There is little recognized nationally with awards for programming likewise honored Seaswells with third place (2004 and a family member or friend, trying However, the juvenile justice consistency. from the Association for the Promotion of Campus 2007), second place (2009), and best small college to gain their friendship, the chil- system rarely—if ever—follows In one case, a 17-year-old boy Activities in 2002 and 2005 and, more recently, a magazine in the Southern Division. dren begin to feel as if they can do this process effectively enough to shot and killed a 9-year-old girl. Lifetime achievement award for Leenhouts. Many other bright and beautiful petals are repre- whatever they want—because they rehabilitate offenders. In a study The decision to transfer him to Similarly, Phi Theta Kappa has been a very active sented by other organizations and associations that are actually in control. conducted by Stanford University, adult court seems reasonable. But organization on campus and in the community over contribute to the local community. By leaps and The “perfect” juvenile justice it was found that the national what about a 13-year-old who was many years. On campus, 250 to 300 students partici- bounds, we grow more talented, more influential, and system should be conducted in recidivism rate for juvenile offend- arrested for shoplifting and spent pate in the study skills marathon each fall, learning more successful every year! accord with the policies and activi- ers was 55%. Jane Wilson, one of almost three weeks in an adult about skills they need for their classes. Hundreds of We were but a seed in the ‘50s, a seedling in the ties of law enforcement and courts the researchers from Stanford jail? She had no identification, children and their parents turn out every year for the ‘60s. Since then, the nurture of hundreds of profes- in the handling of violations of the University, believes that “high and the police had no one to call, Halloween Carnival. Phi Theta Kappa’s Relay for sors, advisors, leaders, and coordinators has helped law. However, the philosophy of recidivism indicates a failure to but officers said she told them she Life team and the Project Graduation collection of thousands of our students leave their marks, making the juvenile court is quite different provide meaningful rehabilitation was 17, so she was transferred to children’s books and canned goods also contribute the institution what it is today. What are you doing to from that of the adult system. to offenders.” That raises the big adult court. significantly to caring for the community’s needs. nurture this flower today? The “perfect” juvenile system question: What is the justice sys- Another case is that of 13-year- Over the years, the organization has received state should follow a four-stage process. tem doing wrong that this recidi- old Thaddeus Jimenez, who was awards for their various programs, the advisor of the First is the intake and detention vism rate is so high? tried as an adult for murder and hearing. Juveniles can enter the Among the major flaws in the convicted, getting a sentence of 50 system when they are referred by justice system are the unnecessary years in prison for a crime that, law enforcement officers, school detention of juveniles, the failure years later, police discovered he officials, social services agencies, to distinguish between when it will didn’t commit. How can an over- neighbors, and even parents, for be beneficial to transfer a juvenile worked system better avoid mis- out-of-control behavior or condi- to adult court as opposed to keep- judgment? tions that cannot be resolved ing them in the juvenile system, Most insiders agree that the except with the intervention by the and corruption in the system worst flaw of the juvenile justice formal system to establish social (money, abuse, and so on). All of system is corruption. control. these flaws play a major role in Embezzlement is probably one of When a juvenile is arrested or recidivism. the most common kinds of corrup- brought up on a juvenile petition, Unnecessary detention of juve- tion. Juvenile justice systems get the court discusses the charges. niles is the first problem. In many money to create and conduct The court’s intake department or jurisdictions, the juvenile system is many programs that are supposed the prosecuting attorney deter- inadequately staffed, and the work- to be enrichment programs to help mines whether sufficient grounds ers are not able to handle the large youthful offenders, but instead, exist for an adjudicatory hearing or numbers of juveniles that enter the many judicial officials are embez- for a request to transfer jurisdiction system. Instead of hiring more zling the money to line their own to an adult criminal court. The people to reduce each probation pockets. juvenile court can decide to file a officer’s case load, the courts send A prime example would be the formal delinquency petition, but at juveniles away for offenses that Pennsylvania case of two senior this point, many juveniles are probably should not require deten- judges who received almost $2.6 released or diverted to alternative tion at all! million in exchange for packing programs like drug treatment or For instance, a 14-year-old boy many children away in private individual and group counseling, from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, detention centers. About 5,000 In late September, Jeff LeMieux installed works by CCGA artists in the offices and board room of the University children were the victims of these System of Georgia Board of Regents. He commented, “I think we’ve got a nice showing, representing some of judges’ greed. the best work we’ve seen on campus over the last few years.” Work from every studio course on campus is College of Coastal Georgia Another form of corruption is included in the show: Art Appreciation, Drawing I and II, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Design, Introduction to abuse. Two years ago, the entire Painting, and Introduction to Ceramics. In addition to demonstration work by Mr. LeMieux himself, students repre- Mariners’ Log Staff Texas juvenile justice system had sented in the show include Octavia Pitts, Tommy McMillan, Ryan Cox, Stacy Huber, Cindy Butler, Kathryn to be reined in when officials dis- Manning, Mary Kilgore, Sharon Stevens, Pedro Robles, Nancy Henley, Sean Cauley, Susan Goree, and Scott Editor-in-chief Megan Guy Dunaway. Pictured are examples from the Drawing I drapery project and the Art Appreciation Romare Bearden covered that facilities were hold- Collage project. Staff Sandra Crum, Carrie Gossett, ing delinquents for much longer Dimelina Mora, Jennifer Walker than their actual sentences. After the case came to a head, many Faculty, Staff, and Elizabeth Joyner, Don Mathews, Important January Dates Student Contributors Andrew Smith, Moya Stephens,Tony Wege children came forward and testi- fied about mental and sexual Jan. 7 New Student Orientation – Brunswick Campus (9:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.) Faculty Advisor Sharon L. Bartkovich abuse. Attendance is required. Please call (912) 279-5813 to reserve your seat. It is interesting that many peo- Mariners’ Log is published six times a year by College of Coastal Georgia students under Jan. 7 New Student Orientation – Camden Campus (9:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.) the direction of Student Affairs personnel, is funded with student activity fees, and is distrib- ple go on and on with questions uted without additional charge to students and other college personnel. The staff reserves the about the juvenile justice system. Jan. 7 - 8 Last minute registration. Payment is due at the time of registration. right to edit any article submitted. Opinions expressed may not be those of the College of Why is the recidivism rate so Coastal Georgia or the Board of Regents. Address correspondence to College of Coastal Jan. 11 Full and First Session Classes begin Georgia, 3700 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520-3644. (912) 279-5898. high? What can be done to keep The College of Coastal Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access delinquents out of this system? Jan. 11 - 14 Late Registration for Spring Semester Full and First Session classes. Institution in compliance with ADA regulations and is a state college of the University Why aren’t these delinquents ($50 late fee for registrations in this period – excluding drop/add) System of Georgia. learning their lessons? The real For Auxiliary Aids, contact Student Affairs at 279-5800 five days before any event. Jan. 14 Last Day to Drop/Add for Spring Semester Full and First Session Students who need more information concerning auxiliary aids and academic support avail- question that should be asked but able to those with disabilities should complete the Student with Disabilities Data Sheet and that usually in not is this: What Classes and receive a 100% refund. return it or call the Student Affairs office. changes must be made in the juve- Jan. 15 FURLOUGH DAY – Campus closes at 1:00 p.m. Mariners’ Log is printed by Darien News nile justice system for it to work Darien, Georgia more effectively? Jan. 15 Last Day to apply for Spring Semester graduation THE GITMO CHALLENGE Mariners’ Log • November 2009 • Page 3

BY TONY WEGE way to effectively tier the security confinement will likewise have to be AAllll TThhee risks posed by the detainees. “Kill available for jihadists who present The final disposition of the Them All and Let God Sort Them an ongoing danger to the United American prison camp at Out” is a cute slogan for Soldier of States. Guantanamo Bay Cuba is proving to Fortune magazine but is not a basis In this context, an appropriate NNeewwss be as vexing a problem for President for sound policy for those judicial function will be necessary, Obama as it was for President Bush. responsible for governing. as well as a system to oversee It was evident by the afternoon of There is an almost incarcerated jihadists and to September 11, 2001, that the United anthropological problem evident, administer the process. A system of Elinor Ostrom Becomes States would be involved in a with few Americans in government national security courts has been shooting war. The initial questions employ possessing the requisite suggested, but the Obama revolved around who to shoot and language skills and knowledge of administration appears to be leaning where the war would be carried out. local culture to question the towards using existing judicial First Woman to Win The so-called “war cabinet” at detainees. Fluency requires years of modalities. The administration’s Camp David on the weekend study and, generally, immersion decision to try Khalid Sheik following September 11th within the relevant societies. Mohammed and several compatriots Nobel Prize in Economics determined to go after both Osama Translators present their own in criminal court in New York is in BY MEGAN GUY Bin Laden and the Taliban problems at a couple of different this vein, but these trials will likely government of Afghanistan that levels. First, translators generally force the U.S. Supreme Court to More than a month after the announcement that gave him refuge and support. want to satisfy their employers, confront some issues it has studied Barack Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Later that war would mutate into a meaning there is at least a in depth previously. for 2009, the President was asked during his trip to China conflict in Iraq over the different temptation to shade the translation Among the more significant if he thought he deserved the award. Clearly, the mem- issue of Iraq’s alleged possession of to a direction they believe pleasing issues may be the application of bers of the Norwegian Nobel Committee thought so. weapons of mass destruction, even to their employers. Second, the “long-arm” terrorism statutes that According to the text of their announcement, Obama was as the Afghan war would spill over translator will necessarily have to allow foreign terrorists to be tried in chosen because of “his extraordinary efforts to strength- into Pakistan. All the while, Jihadist substitute words where there is not the United States for crimes that en international diplomacy and cooperation between factions across the globe would an English equivalent. Finally, the took place outside the jurisdiction of peoples. . . . The vision of a world free from nuclear arms unite under a banner of Salafi American on the other end of the U.S. courts. While the 9/11 attacks has powerfully stimulated disarmament and arms control Islamist ideology, if not under an Al translation lacks the cultural and obviously occurred within and were negotiations. . . . Only very rarely has a person to the Qaeda command structure. intellectual frame of reference to directed against the United States, same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and In the opening days of what make complete sense of the numerous elements of the given its people hope for a better future.” former defense Secretary Rumsfeld information so is likely to miss a lot conspiracy happened outside the In the commotion and the controversy over the called the “long war,” it was of the nuance. (There is a joke about legal jurisdiction of the United Committee’s choice of Obama, largely unnoticed was explainable that the administration the United States sending lists of States. The courts should be able to another significant event in the world of Nobel prizes. was facing new and complex alleged terrorists to Saudi Arabia sort that out, particularly if the Throughout the 109 years since the Nobel Prizes were problems in what they understood as after 9/11, not realizing that there government limits its case against established, 41 women have won. But never has a a “war on terror.” The moniker “war were quite a few “Abdullah’s” in Mohammed to elements that took woman won the prize for Economic Sciences—until this on terror” was itself somewhat Riyadh.) place within U.S. jurisdiction. year. The official name of the award is the Sveriges problematic as wars are traditionally This is not to say one should not Nevertheless, the substance of Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of fought against states rather than use translators, but it is to say that “long-arm” terrorism statutes must Alfred Nobel, and the 2009 recipient is Elinor Ostrom. activities. One Washington Post their value is narrow. Using sister ultimately be considered by the A faculty member at Indiana University since 1965, columnist described that services from foreign governments Supreme Court. Ostrom is the Arthur F. Bentley Professor of Political nomenclature as making as much to handle interrogation is likewise The great advantages of trying Science in the College of Arts and Sciences and a profes- sense as calling World War II a war inadequate since those services will Mohammed in New York are sor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at on kamikazes. necessarily act in the interests of twofold. First, in a political sense, IU Bloomington. She is also co-founder and senior In this conflict, prisoners would their own governments; therefore, for trial the administration will research director of the Workshop in Political Theory and Photo credit: University of Indiana, Bloomington be taken, and the question was what the information they provide is of transport the terrorists to the scene Policy Analysis at IU. Her award recognizes her analy- think that a female’s never winning the prize until now to do with them. limited utility. of the crime, bringing some public sis of economic governance, especially the commons. was direct discrimination to women Early on, Guantanamo Bay The abuse of prisoners—whether closure for the families of the dead. Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and industrialist, was Dr. Don Matthews, Professor of Economics at College seemed like a reasonable solution at Gitmo or at interrogation black Second, there is not a question of the best known in his lifetime as the inventor of dynamite. of Coastal Georgia, does not believe the lack of females with several intrinsic advantages. sites and however parsed in legalese legitimacy of the federal court in However, since his death in 1895, he is better known for winners was discrimination. He commented that The base was the equivalent of to avoid criminal culpability— New York as there was with legal the prizes bearing his name. In his will, he stipulated that “women are no strangers; they are actually very promi- sovereign U.S. soil but did not likewise came to be politically contraptions cobbled together at 94% of his estate (about $186 million in today’s dollars) nent to this field.” For instance, Janet Yellen, a Professor create a security risk to the untenable. This indefensibility was Gitmo that resulted in several of the was to be used to establish prizes in five categories: Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley‘s Haas continental United States. The not particularly because such abuse government’s own prosecutors Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace. It School of Business, was the Eugene E. and Catherine M. application of U.S. law to and the had not occurred in previous quitting due to legal insufficiencies wasn’t until 1968 that the Nobel Prize for Economic Trefethen Professor of Business and Professor of jurisdiction of American courts over conflicts, but rather because this was with the commissions. Sciences was added to the Nobel categories. Economics. She is currently serving as the president of prisoners incarcerated there was the first modern war where such Questions respecting security and Within a decade of the awarding of the first prizes in the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco, California. initially at least arguable and later abuse became part of official prosecution in New York are almost 1901, four women would be honored. Maria Curie won Ostrom graduated from the University of California resolved in favor of both application American policy. side issues. Federal judges are quite the prize for Physics in 1903 for the discovery of radioac- with a Ph.D. in political science, but considers herself a and jurisdiction. The value of any information capable of running their courtrooms tivity and then in Chemistry in 1911 for the isolation of “political economist.” She comments, “Well, maybe in However, novel legal theories and derived from what the and not giving defendants a pure radium. Bertha von Suttner won the Peace Prize in many of the sciences, especially the social sciences, it has novel nomenclature made administration would rather call platform for propaganda. Further, 1905 and Selma Lagerlöf, the award for Literature in been only recently that women were full professors, get- problematic the application of “advanced interrogation techniques” the United States is quite capable of 1909. Other notable female laureates include Jane ting grants, doing research. That doesn’t say anything accepted legal norms to the must then be balanced against the prosecuting cases and protecting our Addams (Peace, 1931), Pearl S. Buck (Literature, 1938), about their abilities. It’s whether the opportunities were Guantanamo captives. The Bush resulting political damage to courts. If the resources are available Mother Teresa (Peace, 1979), Nadine Gordimer there. Now, slowly but surely, opportunities are made administration would ultimately national security caused by the to frisk Grandma getting on an (Literature, 1991), Toni Morrison (Literature, 1993), and available and women are doing great.” construct original arguments to abuse’s stimulating jihadist airplane, then there are resources to Doris Lessing (Literature, 2007). Though their names Furthermore, while the prize itself may not have been avoid the reach of American law to recruitment efforts and by its protect courts from the very real may not be well known, quite a few women have also awarded to a woman directly before 2009, it has been these detainees, and interest groups undermining the willingness of threats they will face. won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. given to women “in appreciation” for their work in sup- like the ACLU would attempt to jihadists to cooperate with American Are there risks? Certainly, there Since the establishment of the Nobel Prize in port of the men who won. For example, Anna Schwartz, apply existing legal standards to entities. are risks but a war effort is shared by Economic Sciences, 62 men have been honored. Elinor an economist at the National Bureau of Economic counter the administration’s During the Cold War against the civilians as well as the military. The Ostrom is the first woman ever to win the prize; the 2009 Research in New York City, is best known for her collab- handling of the prisoners. Soviet Union, the United States administration and the American committee honored her for her “analysis of economic oration in 1976 with Nobel Prize winner Milton The Bush administration could be derived great value from people will ultimately have to governance, especially the commons.” She has focused Friedman on A Monetary History of the United States, forgiven for not knowing the final information provided by persons determine if the risk is outweighed much of her work on how local changes often influence 1867-1960, which hypothesized that changes in mone- disposition of these prisoners at the who cooperated with us because by the benefit. the larger project in society. “Ms. Ostrom’s work chal- tary policy have large effects on the economy. Friedman beginning of the conflict. As time they knew they would be treated The Obama administration’s lenged the view that when people share a finite resource, and Schwartz’s book laid a large portion of the blame for went on, however, no one was decently by Americans. It will apparent intent to move to they will end up destroying it—what is known as the the Great Depression at the door of the Federal Reserve. willing to think through an end likely take at least a decade to repair maximum-security prisons on U.S. tragedy of the commons. That view argues that resources In 1982, another woman, Claire Friedland, is known game. damage done wherein potential soil a number of other Gitmo that are important for the common good need to be high- for helping George Stigler to win the prize for econom- Essentially, the Bush jihadist informers now know they detainees considered genuine threats ly regulated or privatized.” She shares the 2009 award ics. His Economic Theory of Regulation, also known as administration argued that persons it may not be treated decently by to the United States is something of with Oliver Williamson, who is the Edgar F. Kaiser capture, says that interest groups and other political par- captured could be detained Americans. Whether information a half-measure. Such a move will Professor Emeritus of Business, Economics and Law at ticipants will use the regulatory and coercive powers of indefinitely on the administration’s derived by torture was worth that facilitate the closing of the Gitmo the University of California, Berkeley. government to shape laws and regulations in a way that word that such individuals were price is yet to be seen. chapter, but the capacity of those Why is Ostrom the first woman ever to win the prize is beneficial to them. somehow dangerous. The position Whether President Obama prisons to absorb jihadists is limited in economics? Is the reason that economics was the last After hearing the news that she was the first woman to was intrinsically untenable if for no follows through with his promise to in that the jihadists will need to be of the Nobel Prizes to be created, making it a newer cat- win the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Professor other reasons than that the physical close Gitmo or not—and politically, permanently isolated from any egory to research? Or is the public simply alienated from Ostrom expressed the hope that it would help direct more capacity of Gitmo was limited and he probably has to—the Gitmo general prison population—this in the activities of economists? Many people believe that attention to other women working in the field. “There are there was no provision to put such challenge yet remains. Even circumstances where the number of no one hears the ideas or sees the research of economists; many, many people who have struggled mightily, and to combatants elsewhere. The CIA presuming that President Obama “super-max” facilities is limited. therefore, those ideas do not exist. Some people may black sites were intended for refocuses the current conflict away Beyond Gitmo, the crux of the be chosen for this prize is a great honor,” she said. interrogation, not long term from Iraq and an ill-defined global challenge facing the Obama confinement; foreign governments war on terror to the more tenable administration is the longer term were not particularly interested in effort against the Taliban and Al management of terrorist detainees in holding American detainees Qaeda, the question remains what to American custody and a strategic On the Horizon cont. from page 1 indefinitely; and there was no do with the prisoners. Some of these plan to move the larger conflict in system developed either to sort out jihadists might be rehabilitated the direction of a successful or to confine these prisoners. (Saudi Arabia has such a program conclusion. transform the Altama Avenue corri- ty for the College. Our new BSN earning core credits at the College. While then-Secretary Rumsfeld although it is somewhat dor into a destination point for edu- nursing program opens its doors in We are submitting a proposal for a tried to argue that everyone at Gitmo problematic), but some might need cation in our region. January, and we look forward to new Associate of Science in fell into the category of “the worst of to be incarcerated for a limited That same ESPLOST will sup- having 20 or more baccalaureate Hospitality Management, which the worst,” that was clearly false. period of time, and some likely port the Glynn County Board of nursing student on campus. The will include tracks in Culinary Arts Among those confined were present a lifelong threat to American Education in working with the College received the fastest pro- and Hotel Operations. This degree prisoners who were young teenagers national security. College to design and construct a gram approval ever from the Board will allow students the option when captured by American forces. If Gitmo, then, were waved out of DDeeaaddlliinnee Coastal Community Center for the of Nursing, and their action con- either of moving directly into Those young teenagers could existence tomorrow, multiple Arts on the College campus. This firms the strength of our faculty in employment or continuing with obviously engage in some level of problems would remain. First, a ffoorr building will be constructed near nursing education here at the completion of the BBA. combat and kill Americans, but to system must be developed creating a the Continuing Education Center College. As you can see, we are making claim they constituted the worst of taxonomy that tiers the risks Seaswells on the corner of Fourth Street and In January, students will be sur- great progress, and we have excit- the worst is to say you have not been presented by every captured jihadist. Seaswells Altama Avenue. The facility is veyed about new degree programs ing developments on the horizon. around much. That system will not be perfect, but expected to seat at least 1,000 visi- that may be of interest. We are par- More will be required of us as a Guantanamo Bay contained an in the absence of such a system, the eennttrriieess:: tors and is designed to serve our K- ticularly excited about the possibil- campus family to accomplish our assortment of detainees, running the U.S. is in a position of keeping 12 students as well as the College ity of new programs in health transformation in such challenging gamut from genuine bad guys like everyone forever or turning DDeecceemmbbeerr 44 and the community at large. That informatics, biological sciences, times, but the future is bright Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, who everyone loose. facility was the brain child of the arts, and social sciences. We have indeed. Your faculty, staff, and managed the 9/11 attacks, to persons Second, some sort of prison Bring to Science College’s Master Plan Steering signed new articulation agreements administration are fully committed picked up as teenagers after system will have to be available for Building Committee on which students with Savannah College of Art and to the College and your success. throwing hand grenades at invading jihadists incarcerated for a limited Ashton Stripling and Jessica Design (SCAD) and Georgia We are honored to have our stu- American forces. Through all the number of years, and international Room 164 or turn Ramirez so ably served. Institute of Technology (Georgia dents working side by side with us incarnations of military tribunals, agreements will need to be created in to Camden Construction could begin as early Tech), meaning that our students to achieve these exciting mile- commissions, and coffee clubs, the to address the repatriation problem. as 2012. can seamlessly transfer to these stones. United States has not yet found a A prison system for long-term Center Office Continuing to expand our aca- fine institutions to complete spe- demic offerings remains top priori- cialized bachelor’s degrees after Page 4 • November 2009 • Mariners’ Log Welcome, New Faculty AAccaaddeemmiiccss and Staff

BY SANDRA CRUM, CARRIE GOSSETT, MEGAN GUY, come here because she is excited events, and student organizations. He also works with Floyd Phoenix, DIMELINA MORA, AND JENNIFER WALKER about the “very positive and clear Director of Recruitment, and runs the College’s intramural sports programs direction” the college is taking. “It for volleyball, basketball, soccer, and football. He plans to add more offer- Carla Bluhm joins the faculty as Assistant Professor of Psychology. She sounds as if the College is respecting ings in the spring semester as interest grows. comes to CCGA after seeing the ad its history,” she said. Holmes did her In his free time, Smith enjoys “running on the beach, hanging with my and immediately being drawn to the undergraduate work at Cal State in buddies, reading good books, listening to music, and travel.” He loves the College. She had worked two similar Long Beach. She holds a Masters in Fitness Center and the Coffin Gym, often playing basketball on his lunch positions and had lots of experience Library Science from the University break. When asked if he preferred White Castle’s or Krystal’s, the New with traditional and non-traditional of Alabama and an Ed.S. in York native responded, “White Castle’s is definitely where it’s at. I’ve students. Dr. Bluhm liked the “good Instructional Technology from West killed a couple of White Castle burgers in my day.” balance of lifestyle and the climate.” Georgia; she is currently in the online She grew up in Massachusetts and doctoral program in public adminis- Bonnie Tobias, CCGA’s Radiologic did graduate work there but got her tration at Valdosta State. Science Director and Assistant three masters degrees as well as her When asked about her reasons for Professor of Radiologic Science, Ph.D. in developmental psychology choosing her field, Holmes said the infamous “what-would-I-be-best-at?” moved here from Michigan when her at Columbia University Teachers survey she took in high school steered her toward something in the librari- husband took a position at FLETC. College. She chose her field because an field. Though her early experiences with the media specialists at her She chose the field of radiology she was interested in development school were not very pleasant, she remembers that she did have a nice one because she had an aunt who was a over a person’s life span and because years later. A librarian went out of her way to help Holmes find what she technician and she looked up to that there is so much to explore. The professor who taught it made it so com- thought was supposed to be a book but that turned out to be an article. Not aunt. “She was my favorite,” Tobias pelling, too, that she stayed with the major. “I feel as if I can do a good job only did the librarian help her to find the article, but she also made a copy. confessed. She got her radiography teaching here,” said Dr. Bluhm. She has been teaching for over 15 years At that moment, Holmes felt she had found her calling. In addition to her training at a hospital-based program and loves it—and students love that she allows them to do enrichment work as a media specialist, she has also taught computer classes as well as at Providence in Michigan. She assignments for extra credit. a freshman experience course. Of that course, she says, “I liked it. I would received her masters in Science and consider teaching first-year students [at CCGA]. My heart goes out to Administration at Central Michigan Joining the Business and Public Affairs them.” University and is currently enrolled in team as Professor of Marketing is the Ed.D. program at Georgia Southern. She has been teaching for 15 George Dupuy. He was raised in New CCGA also welcomes Joseph years and does not allow extra credit; “If you can’t do what you are sup- York, but has spent the last 40 years in Krupka, the new Assistant Professor posed to do in class, then how are you supposed to do the extra credit?” she the South. All of his degrees are in of Accounting in the Department of asked. Tobias became interested in teaching when she worked at a depart- Business Administration, his bache- Business and Public Affairs. Krupka ment store and had to train new seasonal help. She said that she enjoyed lor’s from William and Mary is originally from Liberty, New York. it; “It seemed natural to want to keep teaching.” University in Virginia and his master’s He attended college in New York at and Ph.D. from the University of North Rochester Institute of Technology Assistant Professor of Nursing Sara Carolina. Dr. Dupuy chose his field of and Binghamton University and later Tresler hails from a small town in study because of his previous experi- attended Georgia State University. Pennsylvania. She moved here ence as a banker and his enjoyment of He chose his field of study because because her husband was in the mili- the business world. With over 35 years his high school guidance counselor tary, and “we just never left,” she of teaching experience, Dr. Dupuy said thought he would be good at account- explained. Tresler graduated from that what he found so attractive about the ing. He has been teaching for about CCGA in ‘99 when it was Coastal position here at the College of Coastal Georgia is the opportunity to help 16 years and chose to apply for the Georgia Community College. She establish the four-year Business Administration program. He missed the position at CCGA because of his excitement over the new four-year pro- then went on to get her BSN and her environment of the college campus and wanted to return to teaching. He gram. Krupka does allow students to earn extra credit in his classes, usu- MSN through Armstrong Atlantic. has no preference for either White Castle’s or Krystal’s. ally with short papers on topics related to business. He has never been to She became interested in the nursing either White Castle’s or Krystal’s, but says he’s a Chick-fil-A kind of guy! field when she was still very young. Serving the College of Coastal “I always played nurse when growing Georgia as the new Chair of Jean Mistretta is the Southeast up. It came easy to me,” she admitted. Department of Business and Public Georgia Health System Distinguished Tresler also admired a grandmother who Affairs is Craig Fleisher. Although Chair of Nursing and Health Sciences used to be an LPN, a woman who enjoyed helping people; “It just felt nat- he is originally from Miami, Florida, and Professor and Dean of ural to her,” Tresler said. This position at CCGA appealed to her not only Dr. Fleisher has lived in several Professional Studies. She moved because she completed the core and the RN program here, but also because states as well as in four other coun- here from Atlanta but grew up in she and her husband were always a part of PTK. When asked if she gave tries. While he was growing up, his Tifton. She received her Diploma in extra credit, she had this to say: “I don’t feel that I’m in a position to give father was very involved in business, Nursing at Crawford W. Long extra credit. We teach as a team.” and Dr. Fleischer believes that is the Hospital School of Nursing and then main reason he chose business as his her BSN from Georgia State German Vargas, Assistant Professor career. Dr. Fleisher attended the University. She continued in school of Mathematics, is originally from University of Florida for his and earned her master’s at Emory Columbia. He says that, from a very Bachelor’s degree and then went on University with a major in young age, he was always curious. “I to earn two Master’s degrees, one at Community Health and her Ph.D. in wanted to have an explanation of Vanderbilt University and the other at Lincoln Graduate Center. He Education Administration with a minor everything,” he said. While his bach- obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Fleisher has been in nursing from Georgia State University. elor’s degree is in math, he considers teaching for 21 years, and, like Dr. Dupuy, what really interested him about Dr. Mistretta was encouraged by her aunt to choose a nursing career. himself a physicist. Dr. Vargas has the position at CCGA was the opportunity to come in and help to shape the From her volunteer work as a Candy Striper, she knew she was a perfect fit been teaching college for six years new four-year program and all the other enhancements to the college. Dr. for the field. She has been teaching since 1976 and was interested in her but remembers that he used to teach a Fleisher has eaten at both White Castle’s and Krystal’s, but says, “I’ve current position because it allows her to design and implement a new bac- computer class when he was still a found things at Krystal’s that I can’t get at White Castle’s.” calaureate program in nursing. She wants students to know that this BSN little kid. When asked why he was program prepares students for graduate school and enables them to learn interested in the math position at Timothy Goodale joins the faculty as nursing with an emphasis on leadership, community, and research. CCGA, he simply stated, “It was a Assistant Professor of Education. He next step. I just finished my Ph.D. in is originally from New York state, Assistant Professor of Nursing May of this year, and it just seemed like the next step.” He loves living where he grew up on a farm. He has Kathleen Quinn is also a native of here as the climate is about the same as that of Columbia, plus he is closer also lived in Virginia and Georgia. Dr. the South who has lived and worked to his parents, who live in Florida. For those of you who are taking him Goodale began his college studies at in several southern states. She now or who will be taking him next semester, he does give extra credit on Old Dominion University in received her schooling from Notre homework assignments, class participation, and challenging problems. Richmond, thinking he’d like to be a Dame Seminary, the University of veterinarian. Like most college stu- New Orleans, Vanderbilt, and St. dents, he had a change of heart and Louis University. She feels as if she Tutor.com: The world’s leader in switched his major to education. He didn’t really choose her field because online tutoring and homework help. she helped to create the field in which has taught middle school as well as At Tutor.com, you can get homework help from an she works, so in a sense, the field college. Dr. Goodale said that what online tutor 24/7 in the major subjects. If you need chose her. Her teaching experience interested him in the position here is the algebra homework help, you can connect to a math covers a 48-year time span. 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She decided to Director of Student Life Dave Leenhouts with on campus performances, On-line classroom is a chat room with white board “Oh, What a Wonderful Time!” Mariners’ Log • November 2009 • Page 5 Phi Theta Kappans Attend Leadership Conference CCaammppuuss BY SANDRA CRUM able feeling for some of us. ferent ways to do membership At the same time another stupen- recruitment, different ways to get From October 23-25, 2009, dous project was taking place. members in an organization active, Alpha Psi Omicron at Georgia Relief buckets were being put and other techniques to make what- CClluubb aanndd OOrrggaanniizzaattiioonn Highlands College hosted Phi together for an area that had plenty ever we all are involved with a suc- Theta Kappa’s 42nd annual Honors of damage but did not reach the cess. in Action Leadership Conference. regulation requirements to be con- Rebekah Daniels, Phi Theta News sidered a disaster area. It was a Kappa’s International Vice News There were seven members, one advisor, and a guest present to rep- privilege to be a part of that project. President of Division II, our divi- BUSINESS STUDENT DBPA policy for the welfare of and experiences. If you have not resent the College of Coastal In the end, we had an assembly line sion, is from St. John River’s SOCIETY students. had an opportunity to attend a Georgia’s Omicron Omega Chapter that was responsible for getting Community College in St. The Business Student Society There will be leadership oppor- presentation, be sure to stop by at of Phi Theta Kappa. rubber gloves, scrub brushes, trash Augustine. She did a presentation (BSS) of CCGA will officially be tunities in this organization that our next events listed below. The theme this year was The bags, washing powder, dishwash- on scholarship information, award ramping up as of Spring 2010. hopes to grow and promote activi- Looking forward to seeing you at Spirit of Nature. Friday evening ing liquid, sponges, disinfectant programs, convention information, The BSS will be a student organi- ties and programs to recruit for the the next meeting! kicked off the weekend events with spray, clothespins, and a few other and other Phi Theta Kappa busi- zation tied directly to the Business program. The BSS will Tuesday, December 1 at 12:30 a transfer college fair, an extraordi- significant items to people in great ness. Department of Business and inspire future business leaders by p.m., SB-196 and CC-203 nary Smithsonian exhibit, and an need. Overall, the conference was Public Affairs. The mission of the having executive positions for stu- Thailand presentation with internet café. Immediately after, Another general session to attend exquisite. We were all proud to be BSS is to represent the official dents who will work to build rela- Thomas Elliott. Authentic Thai General Session I came to order. was “Planning, Promotion, and a part of it. In March, there will be voice of CCGA undergraduates tionships between clubs. The BSS cuisine will be offered. The welcoming speech and roll call Peer Involvement.” This was a another conference. All Phi Theta studying business in the BBA and is looking to fill three executive Monday, December 7 – “Win was completed. The turnout was motivational time for most of us. Kappa members are encouraged to Pre-Business programs. The BSS officer positions: President, Vice- Cool Stuff!” drawing in the not as strong as it has been in the Phi Theta Kappa does all three, so take advantage of the wonderful will build relationships with the President, and Secretary/Treasurer. lobby of the Science Building at past, but these economic times it was exciting to be able to get a opportunity and go! business community and work Applications may be picked up 12:30 p.m.! With odds greater played an overwhelming role in the few pointers. We spoke about dif- closely with the faculty to enhance from Dr. Fleisher in his office in than the lottery, your chances of lack of attendance. Oh, but the room 174 of the Science Building. winning a Laptop, 32” Sony food . . . the food was scrumptious Tony Bottita HDTV, iPod Touch, or one of all weekend. two Digital Cameras have never Over the weekend, each person CIRCLE K been better. Tickets are selling had the opportunity to attend sever- Circle K is excited to announce for $5, and anyone can enter. al workshops. One choice was that, in Spring 2010, it plans to be You may purchase tickets from “The Role of Flooding for Rivers an active student organization on International Association mem- and Wetland Communities,” a per- this campus. With more than 500 bers or from Tyler Bagwell in fect choice because not too many clubs worldwide, Circle K the Science Building, Room weeks ago, a great deal of damage International is the world’s largest 159. and flooding occurred in the Atlanta collegiate organization dedicated region. It was interesting to learn to service and leadership develop- Tuesday, January 19 at 12:30 how many misconceptions we have ment. It is not the size of the p.m., SB-196 and CC-203 Our about flooding. We learned that organization, however, that gives it first meeting of 2010! Spring floods are not all bad. On the con- its identity or provides it with its semester meeting times will be trary, flooding is important to rivers primary source of pride and satis- announced, and light refreshments and surrounding wetland communi- faction. Rather, it is the mission will be served. ties for maintaining ecological and the objectives of the organiza- Reid Workman diversity. tion that set Circle K apart from All Phi Theta Kappa members other student organizations. TORCHBEARERS were able to participate in an incred- Circle K is a service organiza- The Torchbearers have started ible clean-up of Georgia Highlands’ During the week of November 16-20, Phi Theta Kappa celebrated Good as Gold Week. That is a tion through which college stu- off the year with a BANG! We beautiful lake. Who would have time when chapters all over the United States and Japan, Germany, and Canada celebrate the found- dents can find a means of respon- have been involved with Habitat guessed that painting and building ing of their organization. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society that started in a little college in Missouri sible student action in their com- for Humanity, have assisted with up the boardwalk around that lake and has since spread to over 1,000 chapters in two-year colleges across the nation and around the munities and a more active the Phi Theta Kappa Halloween would provide such an indescrib- world. Among their activities of the week, Phi Theta Kappa members planted a red maple in front of involvement in the life of their Carnival, and have participated in the Science Building. campus. College should be more several other activities in the com- than pursuit of a scholastic munity. degree—it should offer good times On November 20, we teamed up College of Coastal Georgia and opportunities to get to know with CCGA’s intramural football others, to develop personally, and finals to conduct a Holiday Food to make meaningful contributions Drive. This food drive will run 2008 CAMPUS SECURITY ANNUAL REPORT to the world. Circle K provides a until the end of the semester. We (for September 2009 reporting requirement) unique opportunity to make a dif- ask all students, faculty, and staff ference now; it is the total college to get involved by donating The purpose of the College of Coastal Georgia Police Department is to referred to on pages 18 - 20 of the online College of Coastal Georgia experience. canned goods and other non-per- maintain a secure environment and to serve its jurisdiction with a pro- Student Handbook. The College of Coastal Georgia ishable food items in the donation active approach to the prevention of crime. The Department meets all the Circle K is sponsored by the boxes located around campus. All requirements set by state law governing police agencies and has the pri- Below is a listing of the crime statistics for the previous three years, enu- Brunswick Kiwanis Club and is items will be donated to America’s mary jurisdiction on the campuses. State Certified Police Officers are on merating any activity involving the listed categories: currently recruiting members. Second Harvest Food Bank. duty at both the Brunswick Campus and Camden Center 24 hours a day, 7 Circle K hopes to have a great The holiday season is a time for days a week. It is the policy of the College of Coastal Georgia that all INCIDENT TYPE 1/01-12/31/06 1/01-12/31/07 1/01-12/31/08 spring semester of service involve- being thankful and for giving. As emergencies and campus crimes be reported to the on-duty officer to enable Murder 0 0 0 ment with the local community. we reflect on the many things we prompt documentation and/or action. To report a campus emergency or Sexual Offenses: The group plans to work with the have to be thankful for, let us in crime during regular college business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday a) Forcible local high schools as the collegiate turn give to those who are less for- through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday) one should call 1) Rape 0 0 0 version of the Key Club to contin- tunate so we can make someone’s 262-2336 (Brunswick Campus) or 510-3306 (Camden Center). One may 2) Sexual Battery 0 0 0 ue to grow. holiday season a special one! summon an officer by cell phone (258-3133, Brunswick, and 552-5277, b) Non-forcible 0 0 0 Circle K is accepting applica- Thank you to all who have Camden) at other times. Robbery 0 0 0 tions for executive positions in the attended our meetings. For any- Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Vice-President and one interested in being a part Use of the campus facilities is by authorization only, but the public is invit- Burglary 1 0 0 Secretary/Treasurer seats. Please Torchbearers, feel free to join us ed to enjoy such public areas as the College library and par course. Motor Vehicle Theft 1 0 0 contact Niki Schmauch in the every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in Security and safety considerations are taken into account in the planning Liquor Law Violations 0 1 0 Learning Center, Dr. Craig room 103 of the Academic and upkeep of the campus buildings and grounds. 1-disp. referral Fleisher in room 174 in the Building. Don’t miss out! Let’s Drug Abuse 2 3 5 Science Building, or Tony Bottita at keep the fire burning!!! The College Police Department enjoys a good working relationship with Violations 2-arrests 2-arrests, 2-arrests, [email protected] if you Alex Mathis the other police jurisdictions with whom it interrelates. Mutual-aid agree- 1-disp. referral 3-disp. referrals have any questions. ments with the Brunswick and Kingsland police departments allow for Weapons Possession 0 2 3 Tony Bottita direct radio communications and support between the agencies. Any off- 2-arrests 2 arrests, “Win Cool Stuff!” 1-disp. referral campus participation in criminality by individuals or groups related to the INTERNATIONAL ASSO- Help raise funds for Study Hate Crimes 0 0 0 College is monitored through networking between the College Police CIATION Abroad and International Manslaughter 0 0 0 Department and outside agencies. This fall semester, the Association activities Arson 0 0 0 International Association invited Prevention of crime is the focus of the campus police. Prevention programs CCGA students to share their Drawing held Monday, include quarterly informational speeches given relative to general crime NOTE: The Camden Center had no incidents in the above categories. international experiences with oth- December 7, at 12:30 p.m. in prevention, specific sexual assault awareness and prevention programs, and ers interested in learning about life Lobby of Science Building. the use of various media for the dissemination of crime prevention infor- Nine (9) larceny incidents were reported at the Brunswick campus for the abroad. The responses to these Tickets $5.00 each mation. Alerts for serious incidents will be made by email, outdoor mass period of 1/01/08-12/31/08. Although larceny is not required to be report- events have been phenomenal, notification system, loud speakers, telephone, meeting, or a combination, ed, we hope that by advising our participants of these occurrences, we can with a roomful of attendees at Prizes as appropriate to allow participants to gain information for their protection. reduce petty theft by removing opportunity. One can assist the Campus each fascinating presentation. In a Toshiba Laptop Computer The Office of Counseling and Student Support offers counseling and refer- Police by locking up valuables and taking other reasonable measures to single semester, we have learned Sony 32” HDTV ral in the event of an occurrence of sexual assault on campus. Sexual prevent crime on campus, such as reporting suspicious behavior. about the culture and lifestyle of 16GB iPod Touch offenses are considered very serious, and victims will be treated with the Costa Rica from study-abroad stu- 10MP Nikon Digital Camera utmost respect and consideration. Offenders will be dealt with appropriate- NOTE: For crime statistic information specific to neighboring areas of the dents Jessica Mobley and Mills 8.2MP Kodak Digital Camera ly and seriously as circumstances dictate. It should be noted that, even with campus, please contact the Brunswick and Glynn County police depart- Briggs and about Spain from the very low incidence of crime on campus, one should lock up valuables ments (Brunswick Campus) or the Kingsland Police Department (Camden Enelda Remy. (including vehicles and gym lockers) and be aware of personal safety and Center). For crime statistics in the city of Brunswick, visit Arzoo Patel and Ami Patel told security. Several petty thefts that have occurred on campus recently could http://www.crimemapping.com/Map.aspx?aid=494a8527-d8ac-4b9e-b57f- us about their experiences growing have been prevented if reasonable measures had been employed by the vic- 872ba2ff0d7c for an interactive crime mapping webpage. up in India; they also served deli- Holiday Food tims. cious native Indian dishes, includ- Drive for NOTE: For information regarding registered sex offenders in ing Samosa and Dahi Wada. The possession and use of illegal drugs is prohibited on campus. Georgia,see Lutas Alkhudra and Ronny America’s Regarding the Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990, the College http://www.state.ga/us/gbi/; for Glynn County - Khudra spoke about Syria and of Coastal Georgia has adopted and published a drug-free campus policy, www.glynncountysheriff.org. offered Syrian cuisine for every- Second which is included in the online student handbook and staff handbook. The one to enjoy. The dishes included College Police Department strictly enforces this policy. It also enforces the rye and peas, lentils and rice, and Harvest prohibition against underage possession and consumption of alcohol on the cheese pies. You may have noticed emergency call boxes in both the gym and main campus grounds and other areas under the control of the college. Two weeks later, we had a great Sponsored by parking lots on the Brunswick campus and in the student and staff park- turnout for our movie presentation Torchbearers ing lots at the Camden Center. Emergency call boxes have been The Office of Counseling and Student Support not only provides initial of The Syrian Bride. Popcorn and installed for your safety and convenience in each lot. counseling for students with problems with alcohol and drugs but also dis- cotton candy were provided for Bring your canned tributes publications, has drug and alcohol awareness programs and other free to those who attended. Upon activation (press the button), the on-duty CCGA Police Officer goods or other non- related student activities, and provides referrals for students needing addi- The International Association will be contacted by his/her cell phone. These call boxes allow direct perishable items to tional drug and alcohol counseling. would like to thank everyone voice interchange between the party in need of assistance and the offi- involved in making these events drop-off boxes all cer. Please use this emergency system only for appropriate emergency The Office of Counseling and Student Support has also established and possible and especially to thank situations. over campus. published policies related to campus sex offenses. These policies may be the speakers for sharing their time Page 6 • November 2009 • Mariners’ Log HHeeaalltthhyy STRESS CAN BE YOUR FRIEND BY DIMELINA MORA as simple as chronic headaches or a low immune sys- “Stress is when you wake up screaming and you real- tem that makes it easy to catch any bugs that might be ize you haven’t fallen asleep yet” going around. When stress goes unchecked, it can cre- LLiivviinngg Anonymous ate anxiety disorders, extreme weight loss or gain, hair loss, depression, heart disease, and diabetes. Bad stress Imagine waking up at 8 o’clock on a Saturday morn- is bad because it distresses the body, causing it to do ing. You get out of bed, fix breakfast, and, as you more work than it has to in order to function. lounge on the couch with your waffles, you notice your Positive stress, on the other hand, is actually good for Can We Get Some little black planner lying face open on the floor. the body because it can come from things that excite us Suddenly, a jolt of confusion comes over you as a in a positive way. Positive stress is called eustress. seemingly endless list of things to do smacks you right Riding a rollercoaster is one of the best examples to Service Here? in the face! illustrate eustress. We feel excited instead of anxious Yet there is nothing you can do to make it disappear, when we think about the coaster ride. The thought of BY SANDRA CRUM approximately $2.49 a gallon for high triglycerides, and low HDL or so you take a deep breath and begin to analyze the dam- the coaster’s speed is thrilling, maybe even scary—but gas, who can afford it? Plus most “good” cholesterol—that are pre- age. The week is clearly laid out in front of you day by in a good way. Imagine being a student at the students would like to use the facil- dictive of future development of day: This type of stress can provide the motivation to get College of Coastal Georgia, paying ities three to five days per week. heart disease and diabetes; it is par- Monday—9 a.m. Test over Ch. 13 & 15 (Anatomy) through situations that some may see as terrifying. an activity fee, but feeling that Something needs to be done to ticularly prevalent in males.) Tuesday—7-page paper due at 1 p.m. (World Feeling eustress can give that extra boost people need everywhere you turn, there are no upgrade the options at the Camden There is no reason to think that Literature) to burst out of their shells in situations where they activities. There’s no gym for a Center. Maybe there is space our campus profile looks any dif- Wednesday—10 a.m. Quiz covering all sections of might otherwise try to hide. pick-up game of basketball, no ten- available somewhere in the build- ferent—except that CCGA is prob- Ch. 7 (College Algebra) Managing time with an organizer is one way to man- nis court on which to play tennis, ing to install some fitness ably closer to the national rate of Thursday—12:30 p.m. Business Meeting on age bad stress. Looking at it frequently can ease the no fitness center in which to get fit, machines. How about a treadmill obesity, which is about 40%. Is upcoming events. mind that might be overwhelmed with having to and no track on which to run laps. or elliptical machine to which stu- that acceptable? Of course it isn’t! Meanwhile, Saturday is also ruined because you just remember multiple dates and times. Setting aside—as There isn’t even a vending dents could have access at their In Brunswick, many students got called in to work at 3 p.m. in scheduling in the organizer—some time for physical machine with healthy snacks. leisure? An aerobics class, yoga who have facilities available on That uncomfortable feeling that runs from your head activities is also a great way to deal with negative Let’s face it, those of us who class, or a step class would be awe- campus to help them keep fit do down to your stomach is called “stress,” and it will not stress. Of course, you don’t want to set such lofty goals attend school full-time probably some. not use the facilities. That is unfor- go away until you either finish or at least have a handle that you are stressing out about not getting all the exer- spend more of our waking hours at In addition, could our mandatory tunate—and foolish. But Camden on every task. cise you planned. Be realistic about what type of exer- school than we do at work or at “activity” fees fund a lunch-and- students do not even have the College students have many deadlines that have to be cise to take on and for how long. Most stressed-out home. Actually, some weeks it learn about nutrition at the Camden option. While all of Brunswick’s met: papers that need to be written, chapters that need people can’t find the time to do daily routines, but even feels as if the campus is our home. campus? These sessions not only amenities cannot be duplicated at to be read, class assignments that need to be under- 15 minutes every other day of cardio or light condition- Many of us are asking ourselves, could educate students on planning the Camden Center, Camden stu- stood, food that needs to be bought and prepared, ing is a step in the right direction. Even finding the “Why—and how—have I gained nutritional meals, but could pro- dents should have some kind of homework to finish, tests that need to be studied for, time to do a little stretching can make a major change 10 pounds in less than 15 weeks vide practice for the culinary class- opportunity and encouragement to and many other obligations. Many days, 24 hours just in your mood for the day. this semester, 20 or 30 since start- es as well. get and stay healthy and fit! is not enough time to complete everything on the list! It is acceptable to be stressed because it keeps the ing school?” In the next breath, Wait don’t stop reading yet; The number of activities and the And missed deadlines typically lead to consequences mind aware of obligations that must be met. But when we’re asking, “Why am I paying an we’re rolling now! In a 2007 study degree to which students have con- with employers and professors. stress translates into anxiety or worry, it’s time to start activity fee—a fee that is about to conducted at the University of New venient access play a huge role in Negative stress can cause physical and mental dam- listening to one’s body and de-stress. increase?” Hampshire, out of 800 undergradu- the way students feel about paying age. Anyone under enough stress deals with symptoms These are questions that run ates enrolled in a general-education activity fees. Should Camden stu- through the minds of students at nutrition course, it was found that dents have to go to the Rec Center the Camden Center constantly. at least one-third of the students in town and pay $324 a year per Mariners’ Home Basketball Certainly we don’t have a monop- were overweight or obese, 8 per- individual to enjoy the fitness oly on weight gains—the prover- cent of men had metabolic syn- options available and free to stu- Tuesday, December 1 vs. USC-Salkehatchie @ 7:30 p.m. bial “Freshman 15”—but our drome, 60 percent of men had high dents in Brunswick? Makes you options for fighting the fitness bat- blood pressure, and more than two- say “Hmmm”? Those who have Saturday, December 5 vs. Florida State College @ 7:30 p.m. tle are limited. thirds of women were not meeting opportunity—whether they choose Of course, Camden students are their nutritional needs for iron, cal- to take advantage of it or not— welcome to drive the nearly 40 cium or folate. (Metabolic syn- have little grounds to question why Wednesday, January 6 vs. Albany Tech @ 7:30 p.m. miles each way to Brunswick to drome is a cluster of five risk fac- they must pay activity fees. But use the facilities there, but at tors—high blood pressure, excess those without access? That’s a Saturday, January 9 vs. Aiken Tech @ 3:00 p.m. abdominal fat, high blood glucose, continuing saga. Used Cars, Insurance, and eBay: The Curious Case of Asymmetric Information, Part 1

BY DON MATHEWS their research on asymmetric information.) $10,000. The woman rejects your offer. Health insurance is especially prone to Goods are delivered reliably as a matter of “The Market for Lemons” is not about the The man accepts it. And you now own a adverse selection. Health insurers have dif- course, and the insurance industry is nothing Economics is sometimes accused of being market for lemons; it’s about the market for lemon. ficulty assessing people’s health with any short of enormous. Does that make asym- free market ideology poorly disguised as used cars. This particular problem of asymmetric sort of precision. They must, therefore, rely metric information a phony problem? science. Though some economists are Akerlof’s “lemons” story works like this. information is called adverse selection. A on averages and general tendencies to deter- Not at all. It means that buyers and sell- guilty of being driven by free market ideol- Suppose you are in the market to buy a used consequence of adverse selection, if it can- mine what rates to charge. Consequently, ers in markets do much to mitigate asym- ogy, most are not, and the field of econom- car, a Ford Taurus, say. You find two people not be mitigated, is that the goods that make people who perceive themselves as higher metric information problems on their own. ics as a whole certainly is not. In fact, main- in the market to sell their Tauruses: an elder- it to the market for sale are the least desir- health risks are the people most likely to buy Most people cannot tell the difference stream economics goes out of its way to ly woman and a young man. Each Taurus is able. and use health insurance, while people who between a good used car and a lemon. What search for circumstances and cases in which a 2005 model with the same mileage. The Adverse selection arises prior to an perceive themselves as low health risks are do they do about it? They have mechanics markets function poorly. elderly woman, however, drove cautiously exchange. In the “lemons” case, the buyer priced out of the market. That raises the inspect the cars before they buy them. Or This is as it should be. We rely on mar- and maintained her car, while the young lacked information about the quality of the riskiness of the pool of those with health they buy cars from dealers who offer guar- kets to coordinate much of economic life, so man did the opposite. cars offered for sale, which in turn distorted insurance, which induces health insurers to antees or warrantees and have their reputa- we had best be aware of their limitations. Now, here’s the asymmetric information the market and resulted in an undesirable raise their premiums, which drives more tions on the line. Health insurance compa- By closely examining markets in different problem. The woman knows her car is in outcome. But asymmetric information can lower health risk people away from health nies require prospective policyholders to circumstances, we learn their limitations good shape, and the man knows his car is a cause problems after an exchange, too. insurance, which further raises the riskiness undergo extensive physical examinations and, sometimes, even learn how to improve lemon. But you don’t know any of that. Suppose you want an antique vase deliv- of the pool of the insured, and so on, and so before they consider insuring them and offer their performance. You don’t know those two people, you don’t ered to your mother in Chicago. You have to on. incentives to their policyholders to live But in their search for market flaws, econ- know how well each car was cared for, and pay for the delivery up front. How can you Auto insurance is especially prone to healthier lives. Auto insurers, too, use a omists sometimes find market strengths you can’t tell a good car from a lemon. be sure the people you paid are actually moral hazard. This is easy to illustrate. In variety of screening methods and incentives amidst the flaws. Consider the curious case Why is this a problem? Suppose the going to deliver the vase? And what can you which case would you be more likely to tail- to reduce both adverse selection and moral of the problem of asymmetric information. woman, knowing her car is in good condi- do about it if they don’t? gate or rush through a yellow light: if you hazard. The problem of asymmetric information tion, will accept no offer less than $12,000 This type of asymmetric information had auto insurance or if you didn’t have auto The variety of ways in which buyers and arises when one party to an exchange, either for her car. The man, knowing his car is a problem is called moral hazard. Like insurance? Odd, isn’t it? Purchasing auto sellers mitigate asymmetric information the buyer or the seller, has information rele- lemon, will accept an offer as low as $7,000 adverse selection, moral hazard leads to insurance will likely make a person a more problems on their own is remarkable. vant to the exchange that the other party for his car. Suppose you’ll pay up to undesirable outcomes and, if severe, can reckless driver. That’s moral hazard. Perhaps the most extraordinary case is that lacks. A now classic paper on the subject is $14,000 for a good car and up to $6,000 for inhibit trade altogether. The problems of asymmetric information of a single company, eBay, the internet auc- “The Market for Lemons,” written by a lemon. But you can’t tell the difference Economists have found that the asymmet- are not confined to markets, either. tion firm. George Akerlof in 1970. (In 2001, Akerlof, between a good car and a lemon, so, figur- ric information problems of adverse selec- Government programs and services, too, are The asymmetric information problems Michael Spence, and Joseph Stiglitz were ing that you’re as likely to find a good car as tion and moral hazard are widespread. hampered by adverse selection and moral that eBay must surmount are monumental. awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for a lemon, you split the difference and offer Insurance, for instance, suffers from both. hazard. As an undergraduate, I knew a fel- Imagine an auction in which buyers not only low who lied through his teeth on his Pell can’t be certain that they will receive the grant application, received an $800 grant goods they purchase if they win; they can’t (that was a lot of money back in 1978), and be certain that the goods offered for sale Will You Dance With Us This Year?? spent the $800 on a new stereo. That’s both even exist. Who would participate in such adverse selection and moral hazard. I an auction? Is it the prom for college students? Is A wide selection of finger food will be will be taking requests all night, so every- remember wondering at the time if the stu- Well, plenty of people do. The people a casual club atmosphere that the college available, so bring that snack-level one who attends is encouraged to bring dents most likely to apply for Pell grants who won eBay’s online auctions sent sellers sponsors once a year? What is this event appetite. your friends and ask for the tunes that were the students who really needed the more than $50 billion in payments last year on February 6th anyway? This event is for all students! you want to hear!! It simply isn’t that dif- money or the students with the fewest alone. It is the Annual All-Campus Semi- Regardless of your age or date status ficult. qualms about lying to the government. EBay has devised a few simple yet effec- Formal Dance! The date of this year’s (yes, students come with and without The hotel has reserved a block of rooms Asymmetric information also hampers tive ways to overcome adverse selection and event is Saturday, February 6th. This dates to the event! They come as singles, at a discount rate, and details for the giving to charity. Not having any control moral hazard. The company offers insur- year’s location is the King and Prince couples, small groups, and entire class- room blocks will be available in January. over how donations are used discourages ance to buyers in case they do not receive Resort on St. Simons Island. The music es!!), you are invited, and if you allow it, If you want to stay the night at the hotel, people from donating. their purchases. It uses a feedback forum to kicks-off at 9:00 p.m. and ends in the you will have a great time! About 300 please call early and reserve your room! Economists have been primarily con- collect and store information about sellers wee hours of the morning. people appear each year for this event! The block of rooms that are reserved cerned with asymmetric information prob- and bidders. Sellers with good reputations Everyone who is a part of the CCGA Don’t think that this event is not for you! sells out really fast for this event! lems in markets, however. The consensus receive higher bids, sellers with bad reputa- campus community is invited to attend. The music at this year’s dance will be a The Student Government Association among economists is that asymmetric infor- tions receive lower bids, and sellers and bid- The event is free to everyone, and stu- mix of everything that is danceable. Our plans and organizes this event each year. mation is a form of market failure that often ders with poor reputations can be banned dents, faculty and staff are welcome to VJ will bring lights, sound, fog, giant video The students in the SGA do their best to justifies some sort of government regulation from participating altogether. EBay users bring guests, who also may attend the screens, and a great mix of dance music. make this event appeal to everyone. The as a remedy. The consensus view is certain- also created PayPal, an electronic payment event at no charge. This means that you will hear a lot of hip- reality on this campus is that not every- ly true in some cases and may well be true in system. PayPal so greatly facilitated Appropriate dress for guys includes hop mixes, some R & B, several classic one is going to like the location, the music, general. Adverse selection and moral haz- exchange that eBay bought it. everything from tuxedos to shirt and tie. dance tracks, a few older R & B tracks, the food, the hotel, the photographer, or ard can be serious problems. Thus, markets do much by themselves to Let’s leave the sweat suits, blue jeans, and and so on. Don’t come expecting to hear anything else. The other reality is that no And yet, the market value of goods and mitigate the problems that arise from asym- t-shirts at home for this one. three hours of rock-n-roll, swing, jazz, or one will know if they like this event unless metric information. But there are markets in The ladies attire will run the gamut rap. It just doesn’t work well to get they come out and attend the dance. The services produced in the U.S. will exceed $14 trillion this year—a recession year. And which the consequences of asymmetric from that prom dress that is still in the everyone up and dancing if the VJ plays advice to everyone in the CCGA communi- information can be especially severe: finan- closet to dressy pants outfits. Ladies, only one style of music. We have a stu- ty would be to gather up a group of your that’s just the value of goods and services produced. The $14 trillion does not include cial markets. We’ll look at the problem of please leave the club shorts, cut offs, and dent body that reflects a huge range of friends, put on some party clothes, and asymmetric information in financial markets t-shirts in the closet for this event. The interests and musical tastes, and we want come on out and enjoy the party. It used car transactions, financial market trans- in the next issue of Mariners’ Log. accent is definitely on fun and being com- everyone to have fun, so the music will be should be a great time!! actions, and a slew of other transactions. fortable—but in a dressed-up sort of way! pretty much all over the board. The VJ Mission San Luis in Tallahassee: Mariners’ Log • November 2009 • Page 7 A great experience even if you’re not getting extra credit TThhee LLiigghhtteerr SSiiddee

BY ELIZABETH A. JOYNER Recently, my family and I visited TWILIGHT SAGA’S APPEAL IS Mission San Luis in Tallahassee, Florida. It was quite a lot of exer- cise, but worth every sore muscle. UNDERSTANDABLE My brother and I watched as my two little girls—Laurin, 6, and Ashlyn, BY DIMELINA MORA (Ashley Greene). An advantage of only with the movie. But conflicts 5—had a great time learning by having such a diverse and talented with other projects prevented playing. We got to see the fort and On December 12, 2008, an epi- cast was that a wide group of view- Hardwicke from taking on New had a historian dressed in the style of demic hit the theatres, and movie ers was seduced into going to see the Moon. That directing task fell to the 1600s tell us of how the soldiers goers were so entranced by it that its movie. So much beauty, brawn, and Chris Weitz. and Indians lived. We saw the large opening weekend box office broke amazing good looks make the movie With the success of the first church with all its Franciscan beau- its predicted income of $60 million hard for anyone to resist! installment last fall, critics probably ty, the Native American Civic by sweeping in an estimated $70.6 The movie Twilight is intense, would have felt confident about Center, and the small modest homes million! This outbreak is so conta- with action and curiosity between Hardwicke’s abilities, especially of the settlers of those days. We all gious that it has ventured across the two beings who are drawn to each since the first movie (as well as the had a blast and can’t wait to go on a waters into the foreign territories of other with such force that it is book) has reached across the oceans trip back in time at another historical other nations and seized the minds impossible to escape the inevitable. and into different nations with the site. of its hosts. When they decide to take a chance help of translations. There is even a Mission San Luis was a 17th cen- The rounded top of the Spanish headgear caused swords or knives of the The movie Twilight is directed by with fate and dare to interact with Japanese cast that will be doing its tury community where Apalachee enemy to slide right off and not injure the soldier. Catherine Hardwicke and based on one another, all hell breaks loose, own interpretation of Twilight. Will Indians and the Spaniards were the book Twilight by Stephenie and the momentum builds up into a the critics be as kind to Weitz? drawn close together by religion, Meyer. Over 45 million copies of gigantic quarrel between the Cullens Having hit the theaters on dining/sleeping area to see where all the story of the church, but we military goals, and economic pur- the first installment in the saga have and a band of nomadic vampires. November 20, Weitz’s sequel is a the weapons were laid out. The walked through it, admiring the art pose. The Spaniards and the already sold, so perhaps no one Both Meyer and Hardwicke have new and continuing experience for weapons ranged from spears, and the general make-up of the Apalachee Indians coexisted well, should have been surprised by the a talent for ending the story in such viewers that is guaranteed to keep swords, knives, and bamboo sticks church. We saw the confessional, each giving the other the respect and popularity of the movie. a way that readers and viewers want the lure lodged deep in the mind’s to pistols and matchlock muskets. the bull pit, and some other struc- the space they deserved. Twilight focuses on a young more. Both the movie and the books curiosity! New Moon carries on the Spears could be used for communi- tures with which I was not familiar. First, we visited the actual Fort-El woman named Isabella Swan and a leave people with the feeling that tale of attraction, fate, and action for cation or as weapons. Matches were We walked through the back to an Castillo de San Luis, where we were vampire named Edward Cullen. In what they have encountered is not a couple that nature declares unruly. used to fire up the muskets to shoot area that looked as if the high priest entertained by an actor dressed in the film, stars Kristen Stewart the final note in this amazing sym- This film is a true test for Bella— the musket balls. Gunpowder was and his men lived there. Both my 17th-century war garb. He showed (Bella) and Robert Pattison phony. Meyer’s Twilight saga seems though some would argue that there manufactured in the fort and kept in brother and I tried to ring the bell us the dining table where the mili- (Edward) fall in love, but that love to be almost complete, with New is no test, that she already lost her animal horns. outside the church but could not get tary would eat. We saw samples of between predator and prey is forbid- Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and mind when she declared her love for The weapons of the Apalachees it to ring. As we walked off, we rock-hard bread called tek. It was den. Bella’s father, Charlie Swan, is the upcoming Midnight Sun. Her a creature that was created to kill tar- were much different. They used heard the bell ring. Lo and behold, made this way to keep rodents and played by Billy Burke, and her long- writing has taken readers into places gets like her. deer horns, knives, and bows and others stronger than we were had bugs out of it. There was beef jerky time family friend Jacob Black, by that provoke a lust for adventure and For anyone who has resisted the arrows. Arrowheads were made gotten it to ring. We laughed and laid out as well as oyster shells. Taylor Lautner. excitement. attraction to any form of the Twilight from stingray barbs. The kept walking. On the table was a wash basin Edward’s fantastical family is The work has just begun for the Saga until now, that day may be Apalachees taught the Spanish how From there, we went to the Tribal with soap hand made out of animal made up of parents Dr. Carlisle director of the sequels to Twilight. coming to an end! Between the cre- to make handles for their knives. Civic Center, where the tribes held fat. The mats that the soldiers slept Cullen, played by Peter Facinelli, The greatest test of Hardwicke’s tal- ativity and success of Meyer, My daughters got to hold most of their council meetings and social on were cloth sacks filled with dried and Esme Cullen (Elizabeth ents would have been whether she Hardwicke, and Weitz, those who the weapons and helped our speaker gatherings. It was a marvelous cir- moss. The moss would first be Reaser), as well as siblings Rosalie could create another respectable haven’t already fallen for this fire the pistol—with no ammo, of cular structure. It appeared to have boiled to kill all the bugs before Hale (Nikki Reed), Emmet Cullen interpretation of the saga to the fans entrancing tale can consider them- course. been made out of hay, straw, and stuffing the sacks with it. We got to (Kellan Lutz), Jasper Hale (Jackson who have come to love the novels selves warned. If you try it, you’ll After we left the fort, we headed sticks. Inside were logs used as try on the heavy steel helmets with Rathbone), and Alice Cullen and also to those who were familiar like it! over to the Franciscan Church. benches. Huge tables lined the rounded tops that the Spanish wore. There was no tour guide there to tell walls of the center. The tribe leaders We moved on from the would use these tables as their Mission San Luis speaking posts, and the tables were Inauguration cont. from page 1 also used to lay out big feasts during San Luis is one of two mission sites whose identity has never been lost. social gatherings. There was a huge San Luis was the only settlement beyond St. Augustine to have a signifi- love.” If his work is that of an amateur, I wonder what Visions, an exquisite collection of works of art by more circle open to the sky in the center of cant European population. By the end of the 17th century, several hun- professional work looks like. than two dozen local artists. The paintings are on display the roof to allow smoke from the dred Spaniards resided there. Most of the Spaniards were related, Dr. Hepburn praises her predecessors who were in aten- in the Events Room of the Coffin Building. She also bonfires to escape. This place was whether by blood or marriage, to the Spaniards in St. Augustine. This is dance, Dr. John W. Teel (1968-1990) and Dr. Dorothy L. invites faculty, staff, and students to be a part of two magnificient, and my two girls significant because San Luis is the only mission with a Spanish village Lord (1991-2008). She challenges everyone to strive with Habitat for Humanity builds the next day. loved running around in it. where the native population sustained contact with a range of Spaniards her to take CCGA to the next level. “The doors were Dr. Hepburn closes with simple, humble, and memo- Finally, we came upon the modest and negotiated power sharing over the course of nearly three genera- opened and the tiger unleashed, and that genie shall never rable words: “We have arrived, and I am honored to lead. homes of the Spaniards. They had tions. go back in that bottle,” she exclaims. I’m proud of our heritage, excited for our future.” their own gardens where they grew Dr. Hepburn then encourages all guests to visit Coastal Let the future begin! The Friary Compound the food and spices. The houses were very small. There was a dining Friars lived in the friary, where they used their time away from church to area and, directly next to it, with no read and improve their knowledge of the Apalachee Indian language walls of separation, the bedroom. through native interpreters. They also traveled to outlying villages that The mother and father slept in a had no friars in residence. canopy bed that had a drape to pro- The compound probably included storage areas for foods, a detached tect them against weather and kitchen, gardens, and corralled animals. It is likely that the Apalachee bugs—and to keep the children out. Indian women did most of the cooking and laundry for the friars. The children slept on the floor. Women’s clothing covered them Daily Life for the Spaniards from head to toe, and the men wore The Spaniards led the same life as any others would in other Hispanic long-sleeved shirts and pants. These communities. There were tailors and shoemakers who plied their trade. were modest people who worked The off-duty soldiers would drink wine, play cards or dice, and play gui- hard to get the necessary jobs done. tars. They would also play a stringed instrument called a vihuelas. The We had a great time at Mission Spaniards introduced European animals and plants such as cattle, pigs, San Luis! Who would have thought chickens, peaches, wheat, and peas. They also imported wine, olives, a trip to a historical site—a trip that olive oil, and other Mediterranean foods. my family took only because it earned points for me in my history Christianity and the Apalachee Indians class—could be so much fun? The introduction of Catholicism to the Apalachee Indians brought funda- Laurin and Ashlyn had a blast, so I mental change. The church influenced nearly every aspect of everyday know they will want to come along life. The way the Indians did funerals, the holidays they had, their mar- on my next trip to a historical site. riage practices, and even education was greatly influenced by the The fort, the church, the civic center, church. and the modest dwellings that the Spaniards once lived in show me Church bells were used to mark activities. Both the Spaniards and the how far we have come over the last Apalachee Indians attended Saturday night prayers, 11:00 a.m. Mass on three centuries. I am quite happy Sundays, services, baptisms, marriages, and funeral rites at the church. with how we live today and grateful Missions Abandoned after British Attacks to those in our past who paved the way for us to have what we have James Moore began full-scale attacks on Spanish Florida. The attacks today. were aimed at St. Augustine and the missions along the Atlantic Coast. It would be difficult for anyone to pick one favorite from among the works of local artists who graciously con- In 1704, Moore mounted a campaign against the Apalachee Indians. tributed their time and talents to establish an exhibit of paintings in honor of the inauguration events. But one of San Luis was not a target of the initial raids of 1704. Two days before the most meaningful is Jeff LiMieux’s beautiful piece called “Bridges and Ladders IV,” two images signifying that the College is both “well grounded and connected,” in Dr. Hepburn’s words. the final strike force reached San Luis, the Spaniards and Apalachee Indians burned and evacuated the mission. THE MYSTERIES OF MERCURY

BY MOYA STEPHENS illusiveness and mystery. In fact, diameter. cratered planet is not geologically No one has ever attempted to land probe will orbit Mercury for one Mercury is so close to the sun that it Mercury is second only to Earth active. a spacecraft on Mercury. However, Earth year while mapping A person gazing up at the night can hardly be seen from the surface when one ranks the planets by their Between the heat and the lack of in 1974 and 1975, the planet was Mercury’s surface and studying its sky can see many planets, but few of the Earth without the aid of a tel- densities. Even though Mercury is oxygen, the plant and animal life explored in three fly-by missions. composition, interior structure, and have ever seen the planet Mercury. escope, even at its greatest eastern only slightly less dense than Earth, that exists on Earth could not possi- This exploration was not planned magnetic field. It is indeed such a challenging feat elongation of 30 degrees when it sets its smaller mass has a gravity force bly survive on Mercury. The sun’s but was achieved because of a There are still many unanswered to view Mercury that stargazers con- two hours after the sun. that is three times stronger than rays on the planet are about seven missed maneuver by the spacecraft questions about Mercury. Scientists sider it to be the astronomical equiv- When seen through a telescope, Earth’s. This means a dumbbell that and half times stronger than they are Mariner 10 on a mission to explore may get some answers with the safe alent of conquering Mount Everest. Mercury shows phases like the weighs 100 pounds on Earth would on Earth. The heat on the planet is the planet Venus. return to Earth of the MESSENGER Many have attempted to behold moon does. That is not the only weigh only about 35 pounds on so intense that the very thin atmos- Mariner 10 was the first and only probe in 2012. However, some this illusive orb, only to find them- resemblance the planet has to the Mercury. Imagine that! phere is actually blasted off its sur- spacecraft to reach Mercury in the aspects of Mercury will always selves blinded by the glare of the moon. It also has craters similar to There is evidence of water on face by the solar wind. The temper- 20th century. In 2004, NASA remain a mystery. morning sun. Others scour the those of the moon. These craters Mercury. Being that Mercury bears atures on the planet can reach as launched MESSENGER, and it has evening sky, but Mercury is no were created when comets or mete- so many similarities to Earth, one high as 840 degrees F in the daytime already mapped a great deal of where to be found. Clearly, ors hit the planet. Mercury’s largest might think the planet would be and drop as low as -275 degrees F at Mercury’s surface in three fly-bys. Mercury’s location—a mere .387 known crater is the Caloris Basin, capable of supporting the same night. Mercury has no seasons; tem- MESSENGER will actually go into AU from the sun—contributes to its which is an enormous 800 miles in forms of life. Yet, this airless, peratures are the same year round. orbit around Mercury in 2011. The Page 8 • November 2009 • Mariners’ Log Andrew’s Angle SSppoorrttss BY ANDREW SMITH

With the BCS all wrapped up with a pretty little bow, Mariners Playing .500 Ball and the NFL can now take a front seat for a few weeks before bowl season begins. In the NFC, the Colts have started strong, despite the Searching for Consistency lack of a running game, proving that Peyton Manning is without a doubt the best quarterback on the face of the BY ANDREW SMITH dence. Sophomore point guard Antonio times we didn’t do anything well,” he Freshman forward Kevin Bradshaw, earth. Though the CCGA men’s basketball Tribble hopes the Mariners can use that said. who provided the Mariners with a spark Though Tom Brady marries supermodels, he couldn’t team is still charting its course for the confidence as the season progresses. Cox, in his 28th season with the off the bench in the second half of the topple the rival Colts in a 35-34 loss in Indy. Good ol’ 2009-10 basketball season, the Mariners “We know we can play with the best— Mariners, said inconsistent play led to Central Florida game, said the team southern boy Manning showed that an encyclopedic are about to start making waves. we proved that here tonight,” said the demise of his team in each one of its needs to play at a high level for the entire memory of the playbook, a cannon arm, a great receiver After leading the No. 1 ranked team in Tribble, the team’s veteran point guard, losses. game if it hopes to contend in the confer- (Reggie Wayne), and timely defense can win you plenty junior college basketball in front of a who dropped 21 points in the loss. “We “Spurts don’t get you through when ence. of big games. packed Coffin Gym on Saturday, were up by 8 with 10 minutes to go in you’re playing a really good team,” Cox “We’re a good team when we are Now, Brady is battling it out with New Orleans Saints November 14, the Mariners let the lead the game.” said. “You’ve got to play more consis- focused,” said Bradshaw, who scored 10 signal-caller Drew Brees for the No. 2 spot, in my eyes slip away and fell 89-74 to Central Head coach Gerald Cox voiced similar tently on offense and defense.” points in the loss and is leading the team at least. Brees has been blessed with a bevy of receivers Florida Community College sentiments after the loss. “It seems when we find something to with an average of 7.2 rebounds per and hasn’t forgotten any of them so far this season. No Though the 15-point loss hurt, the “At times, we did just about every- exploit, we tend to go away from it game. “But once we get the lead, we one else in the league spreads the love like Brees; let’s team did gain some much-needed confi- thing you want to do well, but at other instead of taking advantage of it.” start to play laid back.” just hope he doesn’t forget them in his NFC MVP “We need to box out, go hard to the acceptance speech. basket, and play defense the entire game.” Pro basketball is back in a big way, and there is one Tribble, who leads the team with a rookie everyone is talking about—Brandon Jennings. 14.4-point-per-game average, said the After questionable grades made him turn down a schol- offense struggles when they don’t play arship offer from Arizona, Jennings decided to circum- under control. vent the NBA’s one-year-out-of-high-school rule and “We’ll get frustrated and put up a play professionally in Italy. Now, the speedy 6-foot-1 quick shot instead of running our plays,” Jennings is showing that college would have been a Tribble said. “Throwing up fast shots led waste of time for him and Arizona. to easy fast breaks for the other team In just his seventh game, the Rookie of the Year front- tonight.” runner dropped 55 points on Golden State, breaking a The Mariners have two more home team record that had stood for decades. The skills set he games in December and two early in acquired by playing full-time overseas—as opposed to January before the spring semester going to class, partying, and chasing co-eds in addition starts. General admission is $5, but is to basketball at Arizona—is already paying dividends free for students and staff with valid and silencing critics of his ground-breaking move. CCGA IDs. My only hope is that other misguided youth won’t The Mariners host USC-Salkehatchie choose the same path. It’s a long shot to make the NBA on December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Florida anyway, and we don’t need to lose our best college play- State College on December 5 at 7:30 ers to some team in Yugoslavia whose name I can’t even p.m. Home dates in January include the pronounce. So here’s my PSA: stay in school, or at 6th against Albany Tech at 7:30 p.m. and least start school. Because when your skills have disap- the 9th against Aiken Tech at 3:00 p.m. peared like Allen Iverson’s and you’re washed up some- For a complete schedule, roster, and where, you can go back and get a degree. updates, visit www.ccga.edu/athletics. Freshman guard Jaren Harris (Tennille, GA/Washington County) brings the ball down the court against Central Florida CC in a game the Mariners should have won. Up by 8 points with just 10 minutes to play, the Mariners let the game get away from them and ended up losing by 15.

PHI THETA KAPPA HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Isn’t he too young to know how good that costume is? Phi Theta Kappa members made sure all the children felt like win- ATTRACTS ners, though. OVER 250

At least 150 children and over 100 adults enjoyed Phi Theta Kappa’s fabulous Halloween Carnival. There were activities for all ages, everything from storytelling to a Phi Theta Kappa gives the youngsters so much haunted tunnel, a fire truck, and a turtle from more than just Halloween candy. Miss Apple the Sea Turtle Center. The carnival just seems Bottoms learns about endangered turtles and then to get bigger and better every year. gets a hug from Mr. Turtle.

The Teddy Bear Clinic is always a favorite. Phi Theta Kappan Amy Pankiewicz helps a little princess understand the impor- tance of using hand sanitizers.

No lions and tigers and bears today; just cowhands and princesses collecting treats, doing crafts, explor- ing a fire truck, From behind the camera, this looks too easy! But it’s probably a lot more braving a dark difficult to hit the zebra and spill the candy when you’re blindfolded! tunnel, and lots of other activi- ties.