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Vol. 32, Number 6 www.floyd.edu/sixmilepost March 11, 2003 FC wins Teaching Excellence Awards SGA to hold elections soon By Daniel Bell By Eric Rose [email protected] [email protected] Editor Staff Writer

Floyd College has won both of The deadline for students to the University System of file applications to run for office Georgia’s Board of Regents 2003 in the Student Government As- Teaching Excellence Awards for sociation for 2003-2004 is March the two-year college division. 14, according to John Spranza, Dr. Kristie Kemper, professor director of student life. The elec- of English and adviser of the Six tion for new officers will be held Mile Post, is this year’s recipient sometime within the next month. of the Board of Regents Faculty/ The positions available will Staff award and Floyd College’s be president, vice president of Dental Hygiene program has won special events, vice president of the Department/Program award. public relations, secretary and Each two-year college may senators. choose a nominee for both the fac- There is a provision for two ulty/staff award and the depart- senators from each campus in the ment/program award, at which SGA constitution. Spranza en- point the nominees have to put courages students from the sat- together a portfolio and collect ellite campuses to run for SGA recommendations. offices. A special Regents committee, The SGA currently has no composed of faculty members and senators. They have tried to re- department chairs from across cruit dedicated people from the the system, reviews the nomina- other campuses in the past to no tion portfolios and recommends avail. finalists for each award. “We have advertised for sena- Concerning the faculty/staff tors and talked to people who award, the award committee (as were interested, but we never stated by the award criteria) looks Photo by Daniel Bell heard back from them,” said “for persuasive evidence that Dr. Kristie Kemper and Rebecca Alford work on the SMP. Kemper was awarded the 2003 Regents Teela Davis, current vice presi- nominees have a record of super- Teaching Excellence Award for faculty/staff under the University System of Georgia. dent of special events. In defense lative teaching at their campus, When selecting finalists for to learn that I have been selected for the Teaching Excellence of the SGA, Davis said that it was including a strong commitment to the department/program award to receive the Regents’ Teaching Award. We would like to thank necessary for the SGA to use the fostering the academic success of the committee looks for evidence Excellence Award for two-year col- the administration, faculty and resources they had. students through classroom in- that nominated departments or lege faculty,” Kemper said. staff of Floyd College who have Most of the open positions are struction and through interaction programs promote, support and Donna Miller, director of den- contributed to our success through available because the current with students outside the class- recognize excellence in teaching tal hygiene, said, “The dental hy- their support and efforts on behalf SGA members will be transfer- room (e.g. advising, mentoring, and in service to students. giene program is honored to be of our students and the program.” ring to other colleges in the fall. recruiting, etc.).” “I was surprised and pleased selected by the Board of Regents (Continued on page 5...) (Continued on page 5...) Inside this issue: -News- Campus possible medical site in case of attack Page 2 Brian S. Armstrong says Harold Brooks, coordinator makes it a very attractive target ist attack. -Editorials- [email protected] of security at Floyd College. for a biological attack. “We’re the community’s col- Page 6 Staff writer Atlanta is home to the busi- According to Brooks, Rome is lege. We have always been a part est airport in the country, Dobbins a good location for distribution of of the community and we will con- -Opinions- Floyd College has been named Air force base and the Center for emergency medical services be- tinue to do that. We feel a respon- Page 7 as a possible site for medical care Disease Control (CDC), which cause it is located halfway be- sibility to this community,” said and dispersal of medicine and tween Atlanta and Chattanooga. Wills. -Features- other necessary supplies in the Both cities are potential targets, Aside from the resources that Page 8 event of a regional/state bio-ter- and Rome is easily accessible to FC has to offer, its location makes -Entertainment- rorism attack on the Atlanta- both areas. it ideal. Rome is northwest of At- Northwest Georgia area. Penny Wills, vice president of lanta. Because of the air current Page 10 Other possible sites distrib- student development, said that in this part of the country, the -Sports- uted around Floyd County include Floyd College has the facilities, wind would blow any contami- Page 11 Berry College, Shorter College and plenty of room and plenty of nurs- nates in the air over Atlanta east, the fairgrounds downtown. ing students that would be a valu- missing Rome. -Campus Life- “Atlanta is a prime target,” able resource in case of a terror- (Continued on page 5...) Page 12 Page 2, SIX MILE POST, March 11, 2003 News Students named to ‘Who's Who’ Fifty-one students have been named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The award honors excellence inside and outside the class- room. Students receiving the award must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and 24 semester hours of course credit. Students must also be active in extracurricu- lar activities on and off campus. Faculty and staff of the col- lege nominate students to Who’s Who, with final selections being made by the Student Affairs Committee. This year’s Who’s Who hon- orees are as follows: Odell Abram, Lisa M. Adams, Brian S. Armstrong, Canada Astin, Daniel Bell, Linda S. Beuoy, Cynthia Bing, Lynn Blalock, Samuel Photo by Ken Caruthers FC Bytes co-editors Brian Armstrong (right) and Eric Rose are in charge of what works are published on the webzine. Bosempen, Jason Bourne, Kimberly Carrigg, Joy Cash, Tracy LeAnne Clay, David M. ‘FC Bytes,’ an outlet for student creativity Conway, Connie Marie Cuzzourt, Teela Anitrette Davis, By Micki Alvey reading and viewing experience ized the necessity.” students Brian Armstrong and Ray Davis, Robin Davis, Debra [email protected] that differs from FC’s other publi- The material in ORK is more Rose. Lynn Evans,Amy Gilliland, Staff Writer cations, The Old Red Kimono refined while FCBYTES is unin- The advisers and co-editors Allison Green, (ORK) and The Six Mile Post hibited. work closely with staff to develop Jennifer Harrell, TuRhonda For those looking for some- (SMP). The concept of FCBYTES was and execute each issue. They also Harris, Kimberly Holliday, Leah where to voice their opinions or FCBYTES differs from the proposed by Steve Burns, former make themselves easily accessible Honea, Barry Tim Hufststler, share their talents for writing, art ORK and SMP in that it exists professor of psychology. It was es- to students who are interested in Julianna Hunt, Michelle or photography, there is a place. only on-line, it publishes a wider tablished by former students Joel submitting to FCBYTES. Huskins, Brooke Hyde, Leigh FCBYTES is Floyd College’s variety of material, such as plays Ball, Marlena Cecil, Glen Harris, Those who would like to sub- Ann Hyde, Jessica Amanda on-line magazine. It can be ac- and paintings, and, as co-editor Phillip Kemp, Sumer Lang, April mit to FCBYTES, should send Ingram, cessed at www.floyd.edu/bytes. Eric Rose stated, “We are more Langford, Brent Moore, Wil Nix their work as attachments to Mike Johnston, Tiffany The publication is an open forum accessible to the entry level writ- and Jacob Sullins. [email protected], [email protected], Nichole Lankford, DeLeah for students and members of the ers.” The faculty advisers at that or [email protected]. Leath, Lillian L. Long, Eliza- FC community. Also, the natures of Floyd time were Burns; Jeanne Blakely, As for what the publication beth Ann Talbert Lorenson, The mission of the magazine, College’s two literary magazines assistant librarian/Tech. Services; will accept, Hershey said, “It Tina Loyd, Jesse Ray Mayo, as expressed by one of the are quite different. An editor of Steve Head, assistant librarian/ might be easier to list what kind Amanda S. Mayo, Maureen publication’s faculty advisers, Dr. ORK, Matt Sunrich, said, “When I public services; and Hershey. The of material we don’t want, except McTyre, Alice O. Nixon, Jon Hershey, is “to provide Floyd first came back to Floyd, I couldn’t first issue debuted in the spring I can’t think of any right now.” Amit Patel, Amber K. College students a creative outlet figure out why we needed two lit- of 1998. The environment of the on-line Rogers, Eric Rose, Serpentfoot, for writing, graphic arts and pho- erary publications, but once I be- The current faculty advisers magazine is liberal and accommo- Rebecca D. Shiflett, Evie tography as well as computer and came familiar with the material are Blakely, Head, Hershey and dates those individuals with Standeford, Matthew Sunrich, other technological exploration.” in FCBYTES and was able to com- Dana Pergrem, instructor of com- schedules too busy for other cam- Kathryn A. Teat, Leslie Nicole Basically, its goal is to offer a pare it to material in ORK, I real- munications. The co-editors are pus activities. Wells and Mandy Wells. 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The cruise is not only open to Prices are as follows: $440 for all students and faculty mem- a double suite, $412 for a triple bers, but to their friends and and $399 for a quadruple. families. The cruise will take These prices include the Contributed Photo place on Carnival Cruise’s cruise, food, entertainment on Mary Thomas, first year 70,000-ton ship the Fascination. the ship (such as clubs, bars, ca- student, practices learning the Cruise goers will leave Rome sinos and spas), taxes and gra- Contributed Photo instruments in the dummy lab July 10. Transportation plans to tuities (i.e. tips). Kim Chambers is able to practice taking x-rays with her niece. at Heritage Hall. Miami are still in negotiation. They do not include the cost Cruise planner and communica- of transportation to Miami, Students work to keep smiles healthy tions professor Judy Sims is lean- which Sims estimates will be ap- ing towards booking a chartered proximately $100. By Rebecca Alford ating is passing the National deciding whether or not to get in- bus because it would be cheaper. After paying for the cruise, all [email protected] Board Dental Hygiene Examina- volved in the program. Students The ship will depart from vacationers will need is spending Assistant Editor tion, an eight-hour written exam. considering a career in dental hy- Miami July 11, and vacationers money, proof of citizenship, such The third and final step to ob- giene “should be interested in will spend July 12 in Nassau. The as birth certificates and picture Helping people take care of taining a license is passing any helping people, taking care of their ship will depart from Nassau for identification. their mouths and keep their State or Regional Board Dental mouths and keeping a healthy Miami July 13, and vacationers Sims says, “This is a great op- healthy smiles is what Floyd Hygiene Examination in the smile,” said Sutton. will return to Miami July 14. portunity for students to visit an- College’s dental hygiene program United States. During this exam, Students that are interested in Interested persons should other country and have a good does best. students will have to clean a the program and want to see the contact Sims by email at time.” FC’s dental hygiene program patient’s teeth and be graded on dental hygiene students in action is a five-semester program, and a their performance. can make an appointment to have class is accepted for entrance each During the three years that their teeth cleaned by calling (706) fall. Some of the prerequisites for the dental hygiene program has 295-6760. the program include anatomy, been with Floyd College, it has had Since these are students in physiology, chemistry and English a 100 percent licensing rate and training, the appointments will classes. 100 percent job placement. last from one hour and forty-five The dental hygiene program “Once the students complete minutes to around three hours. leads to an Associate of Science the programs they are able to find The cost is $30 for an adult and Degree in Dental Hygiene. Once jobs to fit their needs (i.e. part- $20 for children 12 and under. This students graduate from FC they time, full time, etc.),” said Donna includes x-rays and cleanings. still have to complete two more Sutton, instructor of dental hy- To learn more about the Floyd steps before being able to obtain giene. College dental hygiene program, a license to practice dental hy- The pay for dental hygienists students may visit their website giene. is very good, but students should at http://www.fc.peachnet.edu/ The second step after gradu- not just focus on the money when subwebs/dental. FC considers retiring outdated student laptops By Bobby Moore needed because of the new com- gram could possibly still have to [email protected] puter classrooms. use a laptop from the college. Staff Writer According to student laptop Carson said, “Faculty recom- user Jesse Hatcher, “The laptops mendations for instructional tech- The information technology are so old that they should be in a nology needs in a post-laptop en- department is considering retiring museum. I doubt the one I use is vironment are being considered at the student laptop computers. even worth the $100 deposit I had the present time.” Students currently have the to pay. Its screen is sort of a yel- For more information about option of leasing FC laptops for low color. It makes me sick to my the laptop situation, contact $100 per semester. stomach to look at it.” Carson at [email protected]. According to Dr. Virginia When asked Carson, vice-president of academic what will be- affairs, “It is likely that summer come of the 2003 will be the last semester that laptops, Carson students will be offered the oppor- said, “The college tunity to rent one of these laptops.” will follow the Help desk manager Jason state guidelines McFry said, “I wish we had retired for surplus them (the laptops) a year ago. equipment.” Decatur 404-292-2645 They are obsolete compared to the Even though Alpharetta 770-684-9520 computers in the new computer most students Gwinnett 678-380-9780 rooms.” will not be re- Buckhead/Piedmont 404-671-1744 The laptop computers were quired to have first introduced in Oct. 1997 by laptops, those then Floyd College president, Dr. who are in the www.devry.edu Lynn Cundiff. information Photo by Ken Caruthers These computers are no longer technology pro- Adam Brush finds that laptops are still useful. Page 4, SIX MILE POST, March 11, 2003 News Board of Regents subtracts math section after trial runs

By Virginia Thompson passed by the time the student has dents who had recently taken [email protected] completed 45 semester hours, math courses found the ques- Staff Writer mandatory remedial courses will tions appropriate to their current be assigned until the test is suc- level of knowledge and math During the past several cessfully passed. skill. months there has been much According to Lanelle Daniel, However, students who had Photo by Ken Caruthers discussion concerning the pos- associate professor of English and not had a math course in a while, Dr. Kemper discusses ‘Arcadia’ with her class. sible addition of a math portion English Coordinator, a shift in the found the questions very chal- to the Regents’ Test. After much program occurred last year when lenging and some found them im- Kemper to lead book forum deliberation of the matter the the Board of Regents decided that possible to do. Board of Regents has put the the addition of a math portion to Daniel said that the program By Daniel Bell The play, which is staged both addition of a math section on the exam would help in holding would have been implemented [email protected] in the early 1800s and the late hold for now. University System of Georgia during the upcoming fall school Editor 1900s, takes readers back and As stated in the Floyd Col- schools more accountable. year but that now it is unclear if forth between the centuries and lege catalog, all students en- After much formulating and it will ever be put into action. On March 13 Dr. Kristie explores the nature of truth and rolled in transfer degree pro- testing, the Board approved a trial Daniel suspects that the Kemper, professor of English, will time, the difference between the grams must take and pass the math module. They gave it a vol- Board of Regents is trying to con- be leading a Floyd College book Classical and the Romantic tem- Regents’ Test as a requirement untary test run last fall. Among sider all options concerning the forum on the play “Arcadia” by perament and the disruptive in- for graduation. In addition, stu- those volunteering to take the educational development and op- British playwright Tom Stoppard. fluence of sex on our lives. dents must attempt it during or amended exam were some of portunity for all students within Kemper is currently teaching “Arcadia” is a highly entertain- before the semester following Daniel’s students. the University System of Geor- the play in her Humanities/IDIS ing story and contains a lot of un- the completion of 30 semester She stated that those who took gia and that the decision will ul- course, and “Arcadia” is also one derlying adult humor. hours. the test offered a variety of mixed timately be in the best interests of the plays to be seen during this The book forum will take place If the Regents’ Test is not emotions after it was over. Stu- of the students. year’s Alabama Shakespeare Fes- at noon in the solarium and re- tival trip. freshments will be served. Many students now rely on HOPE grant to fund their educations

By Chris Hammonds penses for the college is which 45 hours of degree credit Assistant Editor $8,905,454.65. were attempted. [email protected] Georgia residents who are at- Non-traditional students are tending a Georgia public or tech- not eligible if they have already Georgia’s HOPE (Helping Out- nical college are eligible for HOPE achieved a four-year degree or at- standing Pupils Educationally) so long as they maintain a 3.0 or tempted more than 190 hours of Scholarship is former Governor greater grade point average (GPA) credit prior to re-entering school. Zell Miller’s educational program in their core curriculum classes If lost at any time, HOPE can that rewards students who have upon graduating high school. Full also be regained. If a student earned good grades by assisting time enrollment is not a require- drops below a 3.0 GPA after 30 students with the expenses of ment, but maintaining eligibility semester hours, they will lose post-secondary education such as means students must keep a “B” their HOPE funding, but may con- Photo by Kristie Kemper tuition, HOPE-approved manda- average. tinue in school at their own ex- Cultural Awareness Society sponsors trip tory fees and a $100 per semester Students who graduated from penses. After 60 semester hours, book allowance. high school in or after the year their GPA will be re-evaluated to to King and Carter Centers in Atlanta According to the Georgia Stu- 2000 are required to have main- see whether or not the student is The group from Floyd College stands outside the Visitors dent Finance Commission tained a 3.0 or greater GPA upon eligible to renew their HOPE Center at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site website, (http://www.gsfc.org) exiting high school to be eligible scholarship. in Atlanta on Feb. 22. FC students, faculty, staff and friends 680,137 Georgia students have for HOPE as a first-year student HOPE fees cannot be used on also visited the Carter Center, seeing President Jimmy become eligible for the scholarship at a Georgia public or private col- expenses that were already cov- Carter’s Nobel Peace Prize and a special presidential por- since it’s beginnings in 1993. A lege. ered by PELL or other Federal trait exhibit. At the King Historic Site and the Center for total of $1,864,709,348.80 is used Non-traditional students who grants received. Non-Violent Social Change, they toured King’s birthplace, on HOPE funding. graduated high school before 1993 Those interested in more infor- visited his grave with its eternal flame and the restored Floyd College specifically has are also eligible. The require- mation about the HOPE scholar- Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King first preached. They had 5,667 HOPE grant students, ments are that they must have ship can contact the Financial Aid also saw displays and a film at the Visitors Center. The trip and the total amount of money maintained the 3.0 HOPE cumu- Office at (706)295-6729. was part of Floyd College’s observance of Black History spent on HOPE-approved ex- lative GPA after the quarter in (See editorial, page 6.) Month. 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It is a great day for Floyd semesters. via cargo plane or truck, which- contaminates and many other nec- some prize money included. It had College.” The officer positions require ever mode of transportation the essary measures, all while in the not been disclosed as of press time Dr. Virginia Carson, vice presi- a minimum GPA of 2.5 and the situation warranted, and deliv- middle of disastrous circum- if that were to be the case this dent of academic affairs, said of senator positions require a mini- ered to a central storage facility. stances. year. the dental hygiene program, “The mum GPA of 2.0. Some of the po- The location of this facility will be Jill Woods, nursing student This is the second time in quality of the program is demon- sitions are paid, and more infor- a highly guarded secret for the said, “I think it’s a great idea, but three years that a faculty mem- strated by the fact that during the mation about the duties and obvious security it is kind of scary to ber at Floyd College has won this 12 years since the program was salaries of the available posi- reasons. even think about.” award. Two years ago Dr. Marga- opened 100 percent of the tions can be obtained from the Brooks said, Although the ret Davis, professor of mathemat- gradates have passed the National Office of Student Life (706) 296- “The logistics are topic of bio-terror- ics, won the Regents’ Teaching Dental Hygiene Boards and the 6363). mind boggling,” ism is a scary one, it Excellence Award. Also, the Floyd Southern Regional Testing Au- Davis encourages those in- speaking of the co- is an important one College Nursing Program received thority for registered dental hy- terested to “come by the offices ordination needed that is being the Regents’ Teaching Excellence gienist. This record far exceeds to get an application packet and to make such an op- planned for using a program award in 1999. both state and national averages.” talk to one of the [current] rep- eration possible. model developed in “The fact that this is the sec- Kemper echoed the thoughts of resentatives.” In the event of a Florida. ond time a Floyd College faculty Pierce. She said, “I consider this A definite date had not been bio-terrorism at- A similar plan member has received this honor award as recognition for all the set for the SGA elections as of tack, the dispersal/treatment fa- was originally developed to deal in the past three years speaks vol- faculty at Floyd College, who al- press time. According to cility would immediately be bar- with hurricane Andrew, but ac- umes for the quality of the faculty ways give their best effort to their Spranza, the elections will take ricaded and protected by armed cording to Brooks, is being modi- that teach at Floyd. Dr. Kemper teaching and who never forget place in either late March or guards. fied to fit a bio-terrorism threat. exemplifies the dedication of this that students come first.” early April. The college campus would be The plans for the NPS sites are faculty to our students and to Carson described Kemper as a “Elections will be conducted transformed within a few hours not definite yet, but planning is teaching and learning,” said Dr. teacher worth celebration and said on-line like last year, on a secure into an emergency medical treat- underway. Randy Pierce, Floyd College presi- that she has “a profound impact website that will require stu- ment facility. The materials deliv- The Georgia Emergency Man- dent. on the lives and careers of her stu- dents to log in with their student ered from the NPS would be in agement Agency, the Federal Pierce continued, “I am also dents.” ID number,” said Spranza. “The great demand in a mass attack, Emergency Management Agency, very excited about the honor our (For pictures and more in- website location will be adver- hence the need for armed guards the Red Cross and many other or- Dental Hygiene Department has formation on the Dental Hy- tised as soon as everything is set and barricades. ganizations are working with lo- received. Dr. Miller and her staff giene Program please see page up with the information technol- The logistics of such an event cal officials to develop a plan to are to be congratulated. I am very 3.) ogy department.” would include keeping order, help deal with a mass attack. Don’t have time to go off campus for lunch? Join your friends for lunch at the Floyd College Cafeteria! 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If it were not for the eryone with a “B” average is vantage of HOPE, averaging HOPE scholarship many stu- able to attend the college of to around $21.4 million. dents that attend college now their choice in Georgia with According to the statistics would not be in school. the aid of HOPE. on the HOPE website, HOPE Saddam The price of college has be- According to the HOPE has helped a lot of students come so expensive that for website (http://www.gsfc.org/ attend college. The percent- Hussein many students it is nearly HOPE), in the recent 2001- age of students taking advan- impossible to afford without 2002 fiscal year there were tage of HOPE has increased some sort of scholarship, 196,002 students in Georgia greatly over the past couple grant or loan. of years. Yet, recently Georgia leg- In the 2001-2002 This shows a higher in- islators have been consider- fiscal year there crease in college enrollment ing cutting back on the funds were 196,002 due to the fact that students that go towards HOPE and students in Georgia have HOPE to make college other University System of receiving the affordable. Georgia (USG) programs. So before the legislators This would mean less HOPE scholarship, make a tremendous mistake money for each student at- which averaged out and cut back on funding for tending or planning to attend to be around $323 HOPE, they need to re-con- college. million going sider the lack of education This cannot happen be- towards helping that people will obtain from cause too many students rely students pay for avoiding college due to the on HOPE to pay for college. fear of debt. If students lose HOPE funds, college. They need to realize that or receive less money from receiving the HOPE scholar- without HOPE, many indi- HOPE, eventually fewer stu- ship, which averaged out to viduals will be stuck in the dents will be attending col- be around $323 million going world without an education lege. towards helping students pay higher than a high school di- Kim Jong II Students from technical, for college. ploma. In this day and age public and private colleges This is already a huge in- that does not give a person are all able to take advantage crease from the 1993-1994 much opportunity at achiev- A cartoon by of the HOPE scholarship, fiscal year, which only saw ing whatever his or her which means practically ev- 42,807 students taking ad- dreams and goals may be. Nicole Terry [email protected] Editor’s Box Six Mile Post Become better informed The Student Voice Editor-in-Chief Assistant Print Editors before forming opinions Daniel Bell Chris Hammonds Assistant Online Editor Rebecca Alford Chris Hammonds white seems to be an easy way out People are subjective crea- Amanda Mayo [email protected] of a whole lot of stress. tures, so it stands to reason that Assistant Editor Civilians are expected and en- when the most powerful major- Chief Photographer Business Manager couraged to focus their mental re- ity of them think similarly, their Ken Caruthers Betsy Wadsworth A war is impending, and ev- sources on reality television view of the world becomes the eryone seems to have an opin- shows, entertainment news and ruling order. I’m not going to rant Photographers Artist ion on the matter. Michael Jackson’s tree-climbing existentially here. This isn’t Ashley Roberts Nicole Terry Despite the overwhelming shenanigans with underprivileged about psychology or philosophy; Staff Writers complexities of international children while the real decision- it’s just common sense. politics, it seems that the vast makers sit behind an Oz-curtain I suppose the point I’m try- Brian S. Armstrong Jason Bourne majority of Americans are arm- of faux democracy and make ing to drive home is just that I Julianna Hunt Chris Lundy chair political strategists with things happen. believe everyone should educate Eric Rose Bobby Moore their own agenda on the Iraq This is, of course, not unusual. themselves and be willing to Jesse Bishop Savannah Ruth situation, among other things. Without massive generalizing by shift their opinions about things Nakisha McNeal Sandy House You’re probably wondering the media, done consciously or not, or perhaps void them altogether Micki Alvey Michelle Huskins where I’m going with this. While the gears of democracy would have when necessary. Virginia Thompson Brooke Worley I could use this space to rant a lot of trouble turning. Stereo- Watching Fox News for an about my own political views, I’m types exist for a reason– it’s just hour a night does not make one Adviser Assistant Adviser not going to do that. I feel that it how things work. A democratic na- well informed on world events. Kristie Kemper Fred Green would be contrary to my point. tion cannot control its people with Don’t stick to one source. Read Online Consultant You see, I often wonder how force, so other methods have to be corporate media, read indepen- Jeannie Blakely and why people are so quick to used. It’s much easier to bomb a dent media, read slanted media The Six Mile Post (named after the old railroad station and trading post jump to easy conclusions about regime of people lumped together and objective media. Dig for your that was once located where the college is now) publishes seven print and online extremely important matters. In under one category than it is to own conclusions and then chal- issues a year and is funded though student activity fees and ad revenue. an ever-volatile world where po- destroy several hundred thousand lenge those. And above all else, Letters to the Editor may be brought to the SMP office, emailed to litical fervor is the order of the complicated and individual hu- recognize the danger of jumping [email protected], or mailed to Editor, Six Mile Post, P.O. Box 1864, Rome, GA 30162-1864. Letters must be signed by the author. Publication and editing of letters day, seeing things in black and man beings. to conclusions. will be at the discretion of the editors. Opinions March 11, 2003, SIX MILE POST, Page 7 Top 10 new mascots for FC House of thought Truth about St. Patty’s Day Since the SGA seems bent on changing the college’s mascot, the Six Mile Post suggests years herding sheep. He was a re- ligious boy, and he prayed that the following ideas be considered. he would someday return to his homeland. The first St. Patrick’s Day pa- 10. Fighting Artichokes rade took place, not in Ireland but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English 9. Rag-a-muffins military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Though originally a Catholic 8. Beavers holy day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into more of a secular 7. The Tools By Sandy House holiday. One traditional icon of [email protected] the day is the shamrock, and this Staff Writer stems from a more bona fide Irish 6. Useless Politicans tale that tells how Patrick used The truth about the annual the three-leafed shamrock to ex- 5. Roof Goblins March 17 holiday is quite the op- plain the Trinity. posite of what most Americans He used it in his sermons to believe. Though much Irish folk- represent how the Father, the Son 4. Penguins lore surrounds St. Patrick’s Day, and the Holy Spirit could all ex- not much of it is substantiated. ist as separate elements of the 3. SUVs St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s same entity. greatest holiday. It celebrates the Back when I attended Sun- anniversary of the death of the day school I believed that a four- 2. Sheep missionary who became a patron leaf clover was lucky because the saint of Ireland. fourth leaf was symbolic of the Many people who immigrated return of Jesus Christ. 1. The Floyd College to the United States have come There are many misconcep- from Ireland. More than one-half tions about St. Patrick’s Day. I of the soldiers who fought in the will start with the pinching, since Fighting Geese! Revolutionary War had Irish an- that is the one I hate the most. Artwork by Nicole Terry cestors. School children started a Today, it is said, Irish descen- little tradition of their own. They dants in the United States put pinch their friends if they are not on a noisier and bigger St. wearing green on St. Patrick’s Patrick’s Day celebration than Day. Wearing green is strictly a the people in Ireland. Every year U.S. custom. Bourne with an opinion on March 17 cities with a large Green is connected to the old population of Irish Americans green flag and a time when Ire- have parties and parades. land was not free. So green is con- Live bait is better Green is one of the national sidered an unlucky color in Ire- colors of Ireland and also one of land. the signs of spring. On St. Many Americans eat corned Patrick’s Day, people wear green beef on St. Patrick’s Day; how- than artificial bait shirts, ties, hair ribbons and hats. ever, corned beef is not an Irish Many American bars even serve dish. It is what Americans think green beer! the Irish eat. A more traditional Just like many other holidays meal would be ham and cabbage. By Jason Bourne life, although in life you obviously And, boy, I feel a lot better be- in the United States, St. Patrick’s (I think I’ll stick with the corned [email protected] don’t use fishing lures to work cause I know that my Lord and Day has its origins in ancient beef.) Staff Writer through tough times. Savior Jesus Christ would want times. A young boy named Some also think that green Several times during my life I me to forgive that person. Patrick lived in the British Isles, beer is prominent, but years ago A couple of weeks ago during have been in a position where I During my grade school and a land that had been invaded and pubs were closed for business be- a church service, the pastor said have had to tell someone the truth collegiate career I have had many conquered first by the Romans cause St. Patrick’s Day is consid- something that got me to think- or to lie. Let me tell you, it is bet- tests, and there have been times and then by Germanic tribes. ered a holy day. ing. He said that his son told the ter to tell the truth (the night when I failed a test. I think the Patrick was captured and taken So that is the real deal. family, “Live bait is better than crawlers, or live bait) than to suf- reason I failed the tests is I didn’t as a slave from the British Isles Americans will take any excuse artificial.” fer the consequences of telling a study long enough. to what is now Ireland. they can get to drink and be You may not believe this, but lie (the spinner bait, or artificial So, in fishing lingo, I changed He lived there for several merry. that statement has some truth to lure). lure patterns. I went from not it in more ways than one. Con- There have also been times I studying enough (the deep diving fused? Hang on tight and I’ll ex- have had to either forgive some- blue with silver back shad rap) to plain. one calmly or bite his or her head studying longer (the live gizzard While fishing, I have used a off angrily. There have been so shad) and as a result got better Want to be a part of the wide variety of artificial lures and many times I have acted hastily grades. a variety of live baits. And I have (the top water chartreuse buzz As I reel in and head back to Six Mile Post ?? come to the conclusion that live bait) and as a result gotten in the boat ramp, let me encourage bait, whether it be live minnows, trouble and had privileges taken you to change your lure pattern if Paid positions available for fall. night crawlers or crickets, is a lot away. you are not seeing results you better than plastic worms, lizards, So, like Bill Dance or Orlando would like to see. Contact Kristie Kemper at spinner baits or deep diving crank Wilson, I changed patterns and I guarantee you will get more baits. forgave those people I used to get strikes (er, better results) every [email protected] The same can be said about angry at. time. Page 8, SIX MILE POST, March 11, 2003 Features Math phobia strikes terror in Teela Davis strives to help the hearts of many students others in the community

Savannah Ruth By Michelle Huskins wondering if the apples were red Some math instructors are [email protected] Staff Writer or green. happy to help (there are a couple Staff Writer [email protected] Surprisingly, not all numbers of instructors that offer their home elude me. I do possess some ex- phone number in case a student Teela Davis is a very The dreaded “quadratic for- traordinary abilities in math. For runs into trouble while complet- busy student at Floyd mula,” “parabolas,” “logarithms,” instance, I can convert the calories ing homework). The tutorial cen- College. Besides the “polynomials,” “Pythagorean theo- in one crème-filled donut to the ter is also available four days a obvious burden of a rems” and “trigonometric func- pounds I will be adding and cal- week to answer the really tough full-time schedule, she tions”-few words in the English is also currently the language evoke such fear in the vice president of spe- heart of one afflicted with math “A stranger in a dark alley is not cial events for the Stu- phobia. dent Government Asso- A stranger met in a dark alley ciation (SGA). is not nearly as scary as an ap- nearly as scary as an approaching Photo by Ken Caruthers Her position enables Teela Davis proaching math instructor armed her to help set up different with a test. math instructor armed with a test.” events such as guest speakers, hood education, and she will For some of us math has never the Spring Fling on April 9 and complete her interpreting cer- been easy. As a child, I was lost as Family Day, which will allow tificate in December. soon as my teacher started ask- culate how many miles I will have problems like: “How long will it students with children to bring Davis was recently accepted ing me how many apples I had left. to walk to subtract them. take Julio and Markus to mow the them to the college and get ac- to Berry College and plans to This concept clearly confused me, I can also figure the exact lawn if they work together?” or quainted with other students’ enter the teaching program. considering I was never given any amount I will pay for a pair of “How do I use that complicated families. Davis hopes that a degree in apples to begin with. My school- boots I snag from the 40 percent graphing calculator that suppos- Davis first became involved education, a certificate in inter- mates continued to do well with off rack with an additional 20 per- edly makes this stuff easier?” with the SGA after her first year preting and classes in Spanish their imaginary fruit, progressing cent discount coupon and five dol- Your friends could possibly be at FC by serving as an Extreme will open up many opportunities from subtracting to multiply- lar mail-in rebate, all this be- a source of help too. Ask around; leader during the Extreme Ori- to travel and to “work with chil- ing and on to dividing. fore I even get to the reg- if one of them has made an “A” in entation. She was encouraged dren of different cultures.” All the while I ister. And to think I still calculus, then consider him or her by others to run for an SGA of- Davis is also very active in was still have trouble moving my your new study buddy. I for one fice. her church, Rock Holiness asymptote! cannot wait to impress my friends Davis is also a member of Church in Temple, Ga. She I am not alone; there and family by using the law of the Student Ambassadors. The am- works with the praise team and are more mathemati- cosines to determine how far bassadors attend high school is active in the choir. cally challenged stu- runs to catch a line PROBE fairs and discuss with Davis, her mom and her dents than you might drive. students the different opportu- aunt recently began a program think. Most of us sit qui- That will be the day when all nities that Floyd College offers. at the church called “Titus Fri- etly and try not to be ob- this conjugating, graphing and According to Davis the ambas- day.” Titus Friday enables chil- vious as we recall the mul- factoring finally pays off. Until sadors help boost enrollment at dren from other communities to tiplication facts during a then I will continue to use more the college. come and hear about Jesus. test. Others insist on being eraser than lead, make my in- Davis said that she chose FC As if the aforementioned ac- vocal and asking questions like structors question their decision because it is “closer to home and tivities were not enough to keep “Why do I have to know this stuff to teach mathematics in the first easier to get involved.” She has Davis’s time occupied, she is if I’m not going to use it again place and remain a regular at the more than one degree in the also employed as a substitute anyway?” or “Isn’t this why they tutorial center. For those of you making so far. teacher in the Haralson County invented a calculator?” blessed individuals who excel in This spring Davis will school system and she volun- There is hope for those strug- math, I have only one question graduate from FC with her as- teers twice a week at Georgia gling to keep their math grade how long does it take Julio and sociate degree in early child- School for the Deaf. Cartoon by Nicole Terry above C-level. Markus to finish that lawn?

Musselwhite to The Ideal Diamond lead women's history celebration

On Thursday, March 27, Laura Musselwhite, professor of history, along with Brian Barr and John Spranza, will be hosting a celebration of Women's History Month. We specialize in ideal cut diamonds. When a diamond is Female staff, students and cut to exact standards, it will give maximum brilliance. As faculty are welcome to submit artwork or do a presentation. members of the American Gem Society, our trained The event is expected to last experts are on hand to show you how much difference a Stack it! from approximately 10:30 a.m. cut makes. - noon. Refreshments and ex- tra credit may be available. Would-be volunteers should Ford - Gittings, and Kane Jewelers contact Musselwhite at 312 BROAD STREET [email protected] or Brian ROME, GEORGIA 30161 Barr at [email protected]. DIAMONDS, JEWELRY AND GIFTS OF DISTINCTION (706) 291-8811 E-mail: [email protected] FAX (706)291-8192 Features March 11, 2003, SIX MILE POST, Page 9 Attacked by the Floyd College geese!

Then there is the third foul least that’s what I thought their creature, which keeps an eye out quacks meant.” on the flanks. This webbed-foot These two victims are just a soldier is also white, but with sample of those whose dreams are some gray coloration across his now haunted by the thoughts of back and wings. FC geese. It is better to avoid this flying Several ducks living on Paris flock of fearful foul but, if this can- Lake refused to comment on the Photo by Daniel Bell not be done, be warned. three geese. One can only assume Never underestimate the The best way to deal with the they fear for their lives. intentions of the three geese. geese is to stand your ground. When reached for comment on Look them in the eye (one at a the geese situation at Floyd Col- chased away from the water by a time, not all three geese at once!) lege, President George W. Bush more terrible foe, one that creates and don’t show your fear. Like at- said, “Well, I don’t know too much havoc and pours fear into the tack dogs, they can sense your fear, about those geese, but as long as hearts of those unfortunate and they will take advantage of it. they don’t mess with Texas they’re enough to stray near its grounds. Those who assume they are alright by me.” Yes, they were attacked by the safe driving by in cars are dead A reporter for the Six Mile Post Floyd College geese! wrong. These geese will chase any- attempted to reach the water foul A terrible trio of white water thing that comes running, or roll- for comment, but they simply foul that will come running and ing, by. hissed and jumped into the lake. screeching at any passerby. Photo by Daniel Bell One eyewitness who wished to Below is a transcription of that Waiting for the third goose, these two plan their next attack. As individuals they are pow- remain nameless said, “It was ter- attempted interview. erless and appear as harmless as rible! I was just jogging by and Reporter: “What do you say to any floating bath toy, but together they came out of nowhere and the allegations that you three By Daniel Bell trail surrounding the lake. they are a force to be reckoned hissed at me and chased me! At have been terrorizing Floyd Col- [email protected] But, alas, all is not well with with. one point, I was afraid for my lege students?” Editor the lake area. On the contrary, Led by the solid white male ankles!” Geese: “HISSS!!” (Fluttering some have claimed that Paris with the huge knot on his beak, Another explained what hap- noises. Splashing noises.) Behind the central campus of Lake is unsafe and even a little the three birds chase anyone who pens when one drives by: It is easy to see that these Floyd College lies beautiful Paris scary to be near. they feel threatens them. “It was like they had it planned geese refuse to own up to their Lake. Those who no longer brave the The other two, though some- out. When I was driving by the crimes and with a lack of rock solid The lake is perfect for those shores behind Floyd College claim what more passive by appearance, lake one of them was in the road, evidence nothing can be done to looking to fish or simply take a to have been the victims of an at- are not to be taken lightly. The so naturally I slowed down. Then stop the violence at this time. stroll around its pristine shores. tack of terror. second in command is the other out of nowhere two more came So, for those who still want to Many FC students and faculty No, they haven’t seen bin solid white goose, which looks ex- running up to my door screaming voyage out to Paris Lake, you’ve also run laps for exercise on the Laden or Saddam. They were actly like the leader sans the knot. for me to get out of the car. Or at been warned. Sexually transmitted diseases not getting needed attention By Julianna Hunt Control (CDC) website, there are cent of women and 50 percent of Gonorrhea can be easily cured The human papillomavirus [email protected] an estimated 15 million new STD men show no symptoms of the dis- with antibiotics if it is detected (HPV) sometimes causes genital Staff Writer cases in the United States every ease. early. In 1999 Georgia had the warts, but most often infects year. There are an estimated 3 According to the Georgia Pub- fourth highest incidence of gonor- people without any visible symp- Sexually transmitted diseases, million new cases of chlamydia lic Health website, in 2001 there rhea with 278 per 100,000 of the toms. The concern about HPV has or STDs, are a health topic that is each year, 650,000 new cases of were 32,689 cases of chlamydia re- state’s population being affected. increased in recent years after not getting the attention that is gonorrhea, one million new cases ported in Georgia, and in 1997 In 1997 the number of reported studies showed that certain types needed. of herpes and five and a half mil- there were 448 cases in the Geor- cases in the Rome district was of HPV can cause cervical cancer. STDs are a hidden epidemic lion new cases of human gia Rome area. The highest rates 209. It is estimated that there are 20 that costs the nation billions of papillomavirus. The estimated of chlamydia reported in 1999 Genital herpes, also known as million people in the United dollars in health care each year, cost of treatment of these diseases were in the southern region of the herpes simplex virus two, is one States infected with HPV and ap- and they often have severe and is $7.1 billion a year. United States. Seven out of ten of the most common STDs in the proximately five and a half mil- sometimes deadly consequences. According to the CDC chlamy- states with the highest rates were United States. It is estimated that lion new cases each year. STD epidemics are difficult to dia is the most commonly reported located in this region, and they in- one million people per year be- In one study among female track because many infected infectious disease in the United cluded Georgia. come infected with the virus. college students it was found that people do not have any symptoms States and may also be the most Gonorrhea is a sexually trans- Symptoms of genital herpes in- an average of 14 percent became of the diseases. dangerous STD among women to- mitted bacterial disease. It was on clude recurrent painful ulcers on infected with HPV each year. There are 25 diseases that are day. If it is left untreated, it causes a steady decline until the mid and surrounding the genital area. There is more information spread primarily through sexual a condition called pelvic inflam- 1990s but is currently on the rise The symptoms of this disease can about STDs on the web. Two in- activity. A few that are common matory disease, or PID. again. Gonorrhea infection rates be treated, but there is no cure for formative sites are the Georgia are chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes PID can cause infertility and are high among adolescents, the disease itself. Department of Public Heath and the human papillomavirus. can increase a woman’s chance for young adults and African Ameri- It is estimated that one in five (www.ph.dhr.state.ga.us) and the According to information ob- ectopic pregnancy. Of the people cans. It also another leading cause Americans, 45 million people, are Center for Disease Control tained at the Center for Disease infected with chlamydia, 75 per- of PID. infected with genital herpes. (www.cdc.gov). HEARNE'S EAST Watch for the Boutique clothing, next BIRKENSTOCK, Eldo's Craft Hut arts and crafts, Simple and more. "The Craftiest Place in Town" Six Mile Post Art Supplies - Crafts - Custom Framing 430 Broad Street 1428 NORTH BROAD STREET April 22 ROME, GEORGIA 30161 Rome, Ga 30161 706/232-5082 ELIZABETH & DOYAL SPARKS 706-291-7161 OWNERS Page 10, SIX MILE POST, March 11, 2003 Entertainment Floyd College Night at the Movies - ‘Old School’ brings laughs, not a lot else Movies at Mt. Berry Square Tickets on sale in the Student Life Office - By Daniel Bell To dodge the eviction [email protected] Mitch, Beanie (Vaughn) $3 student tickets, $5.50 faculty/staff - Editor and Frank (Ferrell) con- Movies to be announced. vert the home into a frat Dates: March 14, April 11 Ever so often a life-chang- house and recruit a mot- ing movie comes along and ley group of students and sweeps the awards shows. non-students alike, in- Movies like “The Hours” and cluding an 89-year-old “Chicago” did just that this man, and make them year. pledge their new frater- But there are few men who nity. weren’t dragged kicking and As is stereotypical fra- screaming to see either of these ternity life, the movie is flicks. To solve this anti-guy over-flowing with macho movie movement, along comes drinking, wild partying “Old School.” and lots of swearing. This R-Rated film starring The thirty-something- Photo courtesy of imdb.com * Outdoor Dining on our Patio and Upper Deck Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and year-olds of today will feel Snoop Dogg is one of the film’s many amusing cameos. * Sandwches, Pizzas, Burgers & more! Luke Wilson is full of gratu- nostalgic for their college itous nudity, strong sexual hu- days, while the kids of to- Live” star Ferrell, being funny Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm mor and immature men drink- day will feel nostalgic for last is second nature. Those who re- ing beer, which means it has all weekend. Happy Hour: Wed.-Sat. 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm member Vaughn in “Swingers” the makings of the perfect guy What the story lacks in can expect the same laughs Dinner: Wed.- Sat. 5:30pm - 9:00 pm movie. tone, seriousness or award- produced from this fast-talking The plot goes something winning potential, it more than funny man. 10% Off with like this: A trio of thirty-some- makes up for in gut-busting Couple all this with an awe- 234 Broad Street thing-year-old, post-collegiate comedy, college-themed de- some soundtrack and moviego- (706) 292-0099 College ID men bored with their lives de- bauchery and a list of out- ers will find a fraternity- cide to start their own frater- standing cameos (Snoop Dogg, themed movie that’s not quite nity and hilarity ensues. Craig Kilborn, Andy Dick, Sean “Animal House” but not worth It all starts when lawyer William Scott, Juliette Lewis missing. Mitch Martin (Wilson) buys a and more all make appear- The only downside is that house in the middle of a college ances). some of the gratuitous nudity campus. After an enormous Although most members of is not done by perky coeds but house-warming party angers the female gender will not go by a pasty-white Ferrell run- the dean, he decides to evict anywhere near this movie, ning around in the nude. Mitch on the grounds that stu- guys will love Vaughn, Ferrell But this can be overlooked, dents must inhabit the house and Wilson playing the roles and “Old School” still should be since it is on university prop- most men only dream of tak- considered one the funnier erty. ing on. For “Saturday Night movies of the year.

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Reeves said. nearing the first pitch and first A job fair for employment at Carla Patterson, English in- swing. the stadium was held on Feb. 22. structor, is more concerned as a Mike Dunn, general manager Dunn stated that the number of taxpaying citizen. of the Rome Braves, expects great jobs will be numerous. “I don’t deal with government things from the first season al- “There are 70 home games. contracts and construction though many taxpayers of Rome The stadium opens up 150 diverse projects, so I do not claim to un- and Floyd County wonder if the jobs,” he said. derstand the details of such, but I stadium will be up before April 11, Students and faculty at FC are did find it strange that seemingly which is the date slated for the concerned about the financial con- so little work was done on the sta- first game. sequences if the stadium is not dium last summer,” she said. “Rome is an outstanding com- ready in time. Patterson went on to explain, munity. The traffic and exposure Amit Patel, a student, said, “If “Now, we (Rome and Floyd County from other the stadium is not completed by taxpayers) are facing the prospect cities is profitable in various March 15, the county has to pay of construction delays, which are ways,” Dunn said. $5,000 every day until it’s com- in part blamed on weather. That Photo by Ken Caruthers Though the stadium and park- plete. The weather has been a is frustrating, to say the least. I Construction is nearing its end in hopes of meeting March 15 ing areas are not yet complete, major problem right now, which is was and am in favor of the base- deadline. according to Dunn the people of stopping the work outside the sta- ball stadium and franchise relo- Rome and Floyd County should dium. If the stadium is not done cation. However, as a taxpayer I tors, not the county. will be a “historic event and the have no fear of the project not by then, the county will find some don’t want to be responsible for Dr. Rob Page, associate profes- start of a wonderful relationship.” meeting its completion date, way to pay the $5,000, even if it something it seems adequate sor of history, simply stated, “You He encourages the city of March 15. means raising taxes.” planning could have prevented, have to hold to the contract. It is Rome and Floyd County to sup- Paying for the stadium was, Mark Reeves, student, is con- such as the county’s potential unfortunate. Hopefully, pressure port the Rome Braves. More infor- and still is, a huge factor. SPLOST cerned as well. breach of contract payments to the will be put on the contractors to mation about the team can be ob- (Special Purpose Local Option “I think in large part the sub- Braves.” Patterson agrees that the finish as soon as possible.” tained by calling the Rome Braves Sales Tax) paid for the majority of contractors should be held respon- responsibility for payment of po- Dunn is looking forward to the Headquarters at (706) 368-9388 or the stadium. However, other fund- sible. I’m sure weather has played tential construction delay penal- Braves’ first game against Savan- by visiting their website at ing was provided. an important role in the delay of ties should rest with the contrac- nah. Dunn stated that April 11 www.romebraves.com. 5-on-5 Sports Commentary By Brooke Worley tournament will be held every Athletes often squander chance at an education [email protected] Thursday at 2 p.m. until three By Bobby Moore for free, I promise you I would stay The only thing they are victims of Staff Writer teams are eliminated. Games are played in the Floyd College [email protected] focused long enough to keep my is a lack of focus. Staff Writer scholarship. Fortunately, there are many Intramural five-on-five gym. The reason that athletes get athletes who take advantage of basketball at Floyd College is The average high school stu- such great opportunities is simple. their opportunity and stay fo- going strong. dent has to study hard and hope A professor at the University of cused. Former UGA star Jon As of Feb. 20, the Faculty/ for scholarships and financial aid Tennessee could make a huge dis- Stinchcomb, an academic All- Staff team had a record of 3-1, to achieve his or her goal of attend- covery and that would bring the American, is a perfect example. Six Mile Ducks were 2-3, the ing college. The exception to this university a lot of press for a few There are even several profes- Mob Squad was 1-3 and AND1 is, of course, the high school ath- months at the most, but a star ath- sional sports superstars like was 0-3. lete. lete like Peyton Manning can Emmit Smith, Bo Jackson and There are no games sched- While most of us have to find bring UT years and years of posi- Shaquille O’Neal who left college uled for Feb. 27. a college, a star football player is tive recognition. On top of that, a early but eventually earned a de- The next games are sched- sought by colleges many of us professor cannot put people in the gree at the university that gave uled for March 6 and will fea- dream of attending. over 100,000 seats of Neyland Sta- them the opportunity to learn and ture Faculty/Staff vs. the Mob All a gifted athlete has to do is dium. play their sport. Squad at 2 p.m. and Six Mile practice, perform on the field or For those student athletes who They waited for their millions Ducks vs. AND1 at 3 p.m. court and pass his or her classes make it into college, the tempta- long enough to get a start on their The last scheduled regular to get a free ride for college. Yet tions begin. There are wolves dis- college education, and then sev- season games will be on March some of these young men or guised as agents who want a piece eral years after going pro they 13 with Faculty/Staff playing women seem to take their oppor- of a young athlete’s possible fu- made their mamas proud by Six Mile Ducks at 2 p.m. and tunity for granted. ture, even if it destroys his or her graduating. the Mob Squad taking on If all I had to do was make a college career. There are also those Major Division 1A athletics is AND1 at 3 p.m. Photo by Ken Caruthers decent grade on the ACT and stay who try to give players money, a great opportunity for a special A double elimination tour- Five-on-five teams continue out of legal trouble to attend a shoes, clothing or a job for a fam- group of athletes. Too bad players nament will start on March 28 to play every Thursday at 2 major university like Vanderbilt or ily member. often do not realize what they between these four teams. The and 3 p.m. the University of Georgia (UGA) The players know the rules. have been granted. Look for the Six Mile MEDICAL/PUBLIC SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL Post online AND OTHERS at www.floyd.edu/ 800 / 500-1753 244 Broad Street 706 / 291-7266 sixmilepost Rome, Georgia 30161-3022 Fax: 706 / 295-0096 Page 12, SIX MILE POST, March 11, 2003 Campus Life A day in the life of Floyd College

Photo by Ken Caruthers Erskine Thompson wins the Think Fast competition. Photo by Ken Caruthers The Comfort Zone gives free massages in the Student Center.

Photo by Daniel Bell Photo by Ken Caruthers Photo by Ken Caruthers Billy Morris, associate professor of geology, shows an enormous Dr. Randy Pierce, Floyd College president, runs on the treadmill Brian Barr, assistant professor mushroom found in his backyard. as part of his daily workout routine. of art, speaks at RACA.

Spring Formal? Located in Historic Downtown Rome PHONE: 706-234-4613 Do you have fond memories of your high school prom? Or do you just like getting dressed up? Then contact SGA vice president Teela Davis to sign the petition promoting a Spring Formal. Davis has been pushing for a formal and feels that student backing would serving help achieve one. Calzones, Nachos, Pizza, Sandwiches, Wings and more Students can catch Davis in the SGA office in the Office of Student Buy one order of Potato Skins and get 1 free. Life or selling SGA pizza on Wednesdays. (must present coupon when ordering)