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but was convinced to switch after one of his professors inspired “In high school, I took biology and it interested me, so I thought NATE HARRIS him. I might just go for bio,” Siwatoki said. Staff Reporter “Dr. Woodrum from the Decatur campus, his teaching and his A freshman year course involving accounting inspired Siwakoti passion behind what he was teaching [influenced me],” Marthone to change his degree path. said. “I’m Haitian, so he was able to tell me stuff about the Haitian “I thought, ‘This is pretty cool. I’m going to change my major. inoshka Wilson enrolled at Georgia State as an exercise Rebellion and all this that caused me to go out and seek that This is what I want to do,’” he said. science major. But she intended on a career traveling information.” As for how their new degree choice will affect their career around and working closely with professional sports To solidify his choice between the two majors, Mathrone aspirations, the students aren’t letting the uncertainty hold them N decided to let his grades determine his future. back. leagues as a physical therapist. A few semesters into her classes, that idea wasn’t sparking the same joy in her it once had. “It was kind of trivial,” he said. “It was like, ‘Whichever grade I “With social entrepreneurship, I’m still trying to figure that out,” “I just lost my passion for physical therapy, and along the way, I get higher in this history class or microbiology, I’ll go with that.’ So, said Wilson, who, in the meantime, has already launched her own wasn’t doing as good in my classes,” Wilson said. “So, I’m like, ‘Do I got a higher grade in history, no surprise, but it was pretty close.” cosmetic brand. I tackle this and go hard for it or do I change my major? Maybe it’s The process of changing a major is relatively simple. Students Marthone, ironically, already has a job at Piedmont Henry not something that I really want.’” must meet with an advisor and complete a Change of Major form. Hospital using his old biology major. After taking a year away from school, Wilson re-discovered Wilson visited her advisor, not knowing what she wanted to do, “I was trying to be a general practitioner, so now I’m going to only knowing she did not want to do exercise science anymore. herself and her passions, realizing that she loves to create. have to find a new job in my field, which is pretty funny,” he said. “I was like, ‘I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. Can you help “But I’m planning on going into law in a little bit. So, I’m going to “I’m a creator, and I want to create and help people along the me out?’ and he was like, ‘Well, describe yourself to me. Tell me have to shape what I’m doing at the moment to match that.” way,” she said. about yourself,’” she said. “I like healthcare, I like business. I told Both said they had the majority of their family and friends Two years into her college career, Wilson decided to chase her him about myself and he said, ‘This is the major for you.’” supporting them in their decision to change paths, though agree new-found love for creating and switched her major from exercise There is no limit on how many times a student can change their there is a stigma behind switching majors. science to social entrepreneurship. major, but there are a number of things to take into consideration Marthone has heard the argument before, that college students Wilson is one of thousands of Georgia State students who when making the switch. are young and unaware of what they want, so they should just stick have changed their major at least once during their time at the “They may not realize that there are hidden implications to the with something they know will pay later on. university. change, or to choosing one major over another,” Renick said. “I think it’s perpetuated from the older generation of students. “Seven years ago, the average Georgia State student was Most notably, changing your major can add extra semesters to ‘Well, I went in there and was science all the way through. I never changing majors 2.6 times, with many of the changes after their your college career, which could affect HOPE Scholarship or other thought about switching. I just got it done and got a job,’” he first year of studies,” said Timothy Renick, senior vice president for financial aid funding, both of which have caps and limits to the said. “But there’s more ambiguity to the system now, there’s more Student Success at Georgia State. While that number has trended number of credit hours they can apply to. avenues you can take.” down following changes to freshman curriculum, nearly 900 “I have to take a whole bunch of summer courses now,” said Wilson felt some pushback from others on her decision as well. students have changed their major since the beginning of August. Armando Rodriguez. ”It’s always unfortunate, but that’s the case.” “A handful of people were like, ‘All of your credits are gone? Approximately 60 percent of students who change their major Rodriquez, a junior who switched from exercise science to You’re starting over?’ But I feel like, it’s not more so about what’s stay within a general academic area, according to Renick, such as health and provisions, changed his major over the summer after on paper, it’s more about how I feel, and I feel way better about it,” sophomore Briana Guzman, who switched from interdisciplinary concerns about whether his major would lead to a satisfying she said. studies to philosophy. career. Renick thinks the most important thing for a student to take “I thought interdisciplinary studies was too general,” Guzman “I was scared, to be honest, that I was going to pick the wrong into account when contemplating changing a major is their said, who changed during her freshman year. “I knew I wanted to career,” he said. happiness. be a lawyer when I was in interdisciplinary studies, and I just felt Renick said the majority of students do not end up graduating “Students who major in a field because they believe it will make like I wasn’t getting what I needed to get out of it.” with the major they chose when they first enrolled. others happy or because they think they will earn more money The remaining 40 percent switch to an entirely different field of Sager Siwakoti, a sophomore accounting major, for example, are often disappointed,” he said. “The best advice is the simplest: study, as Christian Marthone did. had no experience with accounting prior to coming to Georgia do something that your love, something that you are passionate Marthone, a junior history major, enrolled as a biology student, State. a b out .”

707 forms submitted August 2019

501 forms submitted September 2019

1,208 total change of major forms submitted for August and September 2019

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raduating college is one of the biggest stepping stone in a person’s life. In the course of getting a degree, a stable Gjob and figuring out what to do next, one may forget their roots. But Panthers have a way to stay connected to their alma mater through the Georgia State Alumni Association. While “Alumni” and “graduates” can be synonymous terms, just because a student graduates from Georgia State it doesn’t mean they are automatically a member of the Alumni Association. Members are graduates who are dues-paying members of the association, whose fees pay for resources and connections that the association provides. The association prides itself on the number of members that are a part of it. Most alumni from Georgia State remain in the state. As of May 2019, more than 190,000 alumni from Georgia State are still in Georgia, according to the association’s website. Florida, North Carolina, California and Texas are the states with the next largest number of alumni. Some alumni leave the U.S., with 2,978 alumni either identified they were living abroad or left their location unidentified. “Our association tends to host events around the Atlanta area to cater to our alumni who have traveled here or stayed here,” Chauncey Walker, the Alumni Association’s constituent relations coordinator, said. The association provides Georgia State students and Georgia State alumni sign in at the Young Alumni Mixer at Ormsby’s on Tuesday, Oct. 1. PHOTO BY ZACH BUTLER | THE SIGNAL graduates many opportunities to build their résumé within the university and network outside of it for their career. for recently graduated alumni. Recent graduate Cody Post joined the YAC this year. When alumni pay the $75 fee for the association, they receive Kierra Nelson, who attended the mixer, graduated from “I joined the council because I wanted to help out my fellow access to six appointments with a career adviser on campus and Georgia State with a bachelor’s degree in science and chemistry alumni and to encourage current students throughout their a career drop-in session, where the alumni can receive résumé in August 2015 and came back for her master’s degree in public time at Georgia State,” Post said. “The council allows alumni reviews and quick job searches. health. Nelson joined the Young Alumni Council, in hopes to to give back to the university; we can help each other out by “The biggest impact the association had on Georgia State is give back to Georgia State. mentoring each other and making new connections.” connecting,” Walker said. “I wasn’t highly involved in the association during my To be eligible for the council, which has 30 members, the Alumni also can receive awards and can attend events undergraduate years. After I started my master’s degree, I got applicant must have graduated within the last ten years or must through the Alumni Association. One important night for the more involved in the association to network for my field of be under the age of forty. association is the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner held work,” Nelson said. “I joined the Young Alumni Council to step Once on the council, members have responsibilities to on Friday, during which the association awards an alum who my foot in the uphold, such as serving a minimum of two years, donating a exemplifies leadership and passion through the association. The Young Alumni Council focuses on the recent alumni minimum of $100 to the Georgia State Alumni Scholarship This year’s nominees include alumni dating back to 1968. from Georgia State and keeping them engaged with the Fund and attended two events hosted by the Alumni Besides the awards dinner, the Alumni Association holds university. Association. other events including a homecoming tailgate on Saturday “We hope to get our Young Alumni more engaged,” Walker The association caters to current students of Georgia State as and an Alumni Happy Hour networking event hosted in said. “The face of Georgia State has changed [a lot] from well. The Student Alumni Association hosts a program called Washington, D.C. 1913 to today, and we want to make our young alumni feel Dinner with 12 Panthers, pairing current students with alumni On Tuesday the association held the Young Alumni Mixer connected and supported.” to foster connections over a meal.

A résumé builder’s perfect résumé What are the must-haves, and how can you make yours unique?

such as volunteer work or coursework. apply to what you’re applying for,” Daniels said. DANIELLA JOHNSON “I get students sometimes that think they have nothing to Generic cover letters aren’t always the best route, though; Staff Reporter put on there,” Ashley Staine, Career Services graduate assistant, many times, there are other details that are more applicable to said. “Even if you’re a freshman or sophomore, you may have one job than another. A cover letter needs to be formulated and written a paper in your literature class but that took a certain directed towards the employer or company. So, it’s best to write he fall semester has kicked into high gear, midterms are amount of research so that’s a skill … and it still gives you a new one with each application. If a student is set on having a around the corner and deadlines for spring and summer something to put on there.” generic cover letter, team lead Tia Reed advises students to fill internships are rapidly approaching. The University According to Jasmine Daniels, another Career Services team T in the blank spaces to personalize it for each job. Career Services center located on the second floor of Student lead, tailoring your résumé isn’t hard at all. Students should Center West has résumé and cover letter services to help look at the job description and what the company or employer “You can tell your life story if that pertains to what you want students offer their best selves to their prospective employers. wants and apply the skills they already have that are most to do and it can just be full circle,” Reed said. While the perfect résumé does not exist because each relevant but be sure to avoid “fluff skills.” “Read the job description, see what they repeat multiple employer looks for different things, there are a few important times and then you put that in your résumé if you have it — TIPS FROM ASHLEY STAINE aspects each résumé format needs to get as close as possible. obviously you don’t want to lie,” Daniels said. “My perfect résumé elaborates on work experience and Including a cover letter tailored for the desired job can also 1. Visit the Career Services and take is tailored to what you want to do,” Tia Reed, team lead at make a résumé more appealing to employers. In a cover letter, advantage of the resources they University Career Services, said. applicants have the opportunity to say things that they are provide. According to the team leads in the Career Center, work unable to say in a résumé. According to Staine, as you dive 2. Don’t sell yourself short — everything experience, education, leadership, skills and extracurriculars — deeper into internships and fellowships, a cover letter is a must- counts. preferably in the same field — are the top four most important have. 3. Be confident in the things you do — you things to include in a résumé. If a student does not have work “If your major is kind of broad, I would say, yeah, [having a earn skills everywhere. experience, they can substitute that with general experiences, cover letter is important] and also if your field of study does not TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 NEWS 5 ‘College to Career’ shifts focus in classrooms NEWS BRIEFS How to take advantage of Career Services’ resources LOCAL SARA MUNOZ Staff Reporter Georgia Board of Regents member hen it comes to college, it’s hard not to charged with wonder if the assignments and classes racketeering Wwill really apply to the career you want. C. Dean Alford, a former And how can you take the time now to prepare member of the University yourself for a job later? System of Georgia Board Two places you might be able to get some of Regents, was forced to of those answers at Georgia State are through resign from his position at the College to Career Initiative and the Career USG Thursday after being Services center. charged with racketeering After receiving a grant from Strada Education and attempted theft Network last school year, Georgia State decided by taking, after a GBI to allocate some of the money received toward investigation. Alford is Career Services, specifically the College to accused of stealing $1.8 Career Initiative, which aims to assist students million through a process in “becoming aware of career competencies, called “factoring,” WSB-TV connecting those competencies to the work reports. Alford was allegedly they do and demonstrating their proficiency of using the factoring process transferable skills.” to move money out of USG In essence, the goal is to help students realize accounts and into Allied exactly how these courses and assignments will be Energy accounts, Alford’s transferable to the real world and less like abstract private business based out of assignments just to get a degree. Rockdale County, in order This program was first implemented in fall to pay debts acquired by his 2018, then recently picked up by the Quality company. Enhancement Program as a primary focus and launched together this semester. NATIONAL “We think Georgia State is one of the few — if not the only — universit[ies] that is making this intentional and strategic focus on how inherent California Governor career readiness is in coursework when the Newsom signs SB 206 coursework is not specifically career focused,” into law Catherine Neiner, director of Career Services, On Sep. 30, Gov. Gavin said. Newsom of California Since the implementation, introductory signed SB 206 into law, freshman courses across all campuses, such as which will allow college GSU 1010 and PCO 1020, have been modified athletes in California to to include a College to Career module. This is profit off of their name intended to introduce students to the initiative at and likeness, starting the earliest possible stages. January 2023. The bill was “This [module] is not to force students to introduced this summer by decide what career to pursue,” Neiner said. “But state Sen. Nancy Skinner rather to help students become aware of potential and passed both houses careers and then learn what actions should be of the California State taken to develop the skills and experiences that Legislature unanimously. will make him or her a viable candidate for the Students can get help from and connect with Career PHOTO BY MATT SICILIANO-SALAZAR | Historically, the NCAA ultimate career.” Services to discuss opportunities and future career paths. THE SIGNAL has prohibited its athletes In addition to the College to Career modules, from making any money with help from state funding, State Farm LIFT in relation to their athletic and Goizueta grants, Georgia State was able to According to Dr. Angela Christie, the faculty parents — for advice,” she said. “We are up-to- abilities. develop a stronger connection with e-portfolio director of College to Career, the training is date on the best practices and have so many systems. meant to “teach faculty how to talk to students resources that we can share with any student.” GLOBAL Portfolium is the e-portfolio system Georgia about career preparation and how to redo their Many students may already be aware of Georgia State uses. It allows students to display their work, pedagogical approach in class regardless of State’s job board, Handshake, a tool for students Protests and violence discipline.” skills and achievements. In addition to creating on the job hunt. From searching for part-time or in Iraq leave 65 dead their portfolios, students can connect with other “When combined with the efforts of faculty full-time internships to after-school serving and Anti-government Georgia State students and alumni. This provides to help students make coursework connection hosting jobs, Handshake has opportunities for protests broke out in students the opportunity to network with over to career and with an e-portfolio to demonstrate all types of students. The platform, which is also Baghdad and several other 3,000 companies and apply for internships or full- career readiness, students should be better- available via mobile app, includes résumé crafting cities in Iraq on Thursday time jobs. equipped to navigate toward a satisfying career,” software and event notifications related to Georgia against unemployment, Funding for Georgia State’s career-focused Neiner said. State. poor services and initiatives are also applied to faculty fellowship In addition to College to Career Initiative, If you’re looking to update or set up your corruption, according to and training and departmental incentive Career Services offers students a wide variety of LinkedIn, free professional headshots are available Al Jazeera. The protestors grants. Departments wishing to receive funding opportunities. But are students taking advantage Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 were confronted by police, to support College to Career projects must of them? p.m. at Career Services in Student Center West, tear gas and live fire that submit proposals to the Quality Enhancement “All Career Services departments face the Suite 270. left up to 65 people dead, Committee. challenge of reaching all students,” Neiner said. To name a few other resources available, with the death toll expected Faculty fellows develop pathway mapping, “We want to not only be accessible but want individual career counseling, graduate school to rise in the coming days. which plans the classes a Perimeter student students to feel comfortable to seek us out and Authorities in the area have takes years in advance, CTC focused in-class then to have a good experience that helps relieve preparation and several job search tools such as been expanding curfews assignments for 2000-level and gateway courses, some of the anxiety of pursuing career.” “What Can I Do With This Major,” “Career Shift” and cutting internet access orientation materials for GSU 1010 and PCO 1020 Neiner does not want students to think they and “O*Net” are accessible through the University in the area in attempts to and other College to Career-specific projects. have to be sure of the career path they want to Career Services website (career.gsu.edu) for end the protests. The Center for Excellence in Teaching and take before coming to Career Services, because student use. Learning (CETL) also supports faculty training they can help students decide not only how to For students looking for an in-person through several online and in-person training pursue a career but what skills, interests and experience, there will be two career fairs held sessions available each week. Classes for abilities they can learn or use to point them on October 8 and 9 for students of all majors, faculty include “Mastering Online Teaching,” toward the career that’s best for them. and a Graduate School career fair Oct. 29. All “Responding to Failing Students” and “Developing “On the flip side, I wish students would come events will take place on the first floor of Student Effective Communication with Students.” to us rather than to their friends — or even their Center East. 6 NEWS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM

Guide to the Greeks NPHC “DIVINE NINE” LEADERSHIP

Meet the National Pan-Hellenic Council ALPHA PHI ALPHA

After she was initiated into the Eta Mu chapter of Alpha • President Avion Cainion DANIELLA JOHNSON Kappa Alpha, Deas began doing chapter work as the chapter • Vice President Terry Thomas, Jr. Staff Reporter parliamentarian and eventually worked her way up to the vice • Treasurer Gerald Fredrick, Jr. president position. In November 2018, Deas won the election. • Corresponding Secretary Joshua Morgan “I had the goals of implementing interactive, innovative, and eorgia State’s National Pan-Hellenic Council includes award winning programs and with the support of my sisters we PHI BETA SIGMA eight of nine “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities: were able to accomplish those goals,” Deas said. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Similar to his organization being the first of the Divine Nine • President Christian Amica G to be founded, current president of Alpha Phi Alpha Avion • Vice President Brandon Byrd Theta, Iota Phi Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta. Cainion is the first of his family to accomplish many things. • Secretary Marque Hill The historically black organizations under the NPHC were He is a first generation college student, the first of his family • Treasurer Zachary Chenault founded to embrace and aid in the development of “college- to own a business and the first to join a Divine Nine Greek • Director of Bigger & Better Business Terry trained” minorities. organization. Robinson Cainion claims to have always had a passion for leading ever • Director of Social Action Takia Tinsley WORK since being captain of his high school football team. While • Director of Education Nathan Wallace These organizations strive to uplift and give back to their leading is hard, he takes pride in starting projects and seeing • Director of Publicity Raymond Oluigbo communities through a variety of services. The NPHC often them through. host community service projects for its entire council to “As a Presidential Ambassador of The 1913 Society and ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA participate in. Immediate Past President of Building Leaders and Cultivating “For me, giving back to my community has always been Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.), my decision to run for Chapter something I aim to do in my life,” Christian Amica, president President was certain,” Cainion said. DELTA SIGMA THETA of Phi Beta Sigma, said. “My organization’s motto is ‘culture for Amica has always wanted to give back to his community. service and service for humanity’ and that resonated with me Amica’s fraternity is dedicated to being an integral part of when I was doing research on the fraternity.” the community it is immersed in. After asking for advice and IOTA PHI THETA Alpha Phi Alpha has four national programs they use to opinions from brothers in his fraternity, Amica felt confident in serve the community: A Voteless People is a Hopeless People his run for president. (VPHP), Project Alpha, Brother’s Keeper and Go-to-High “I knew since I joined the organization I wanted to be a part OMEGA PSI PHI School, Go-to-College. of some form of leadership within my chapter,” Amica said. A Voteless People is a Hopeless People encourages voter registration, education and voting in elections. Project Alpha FUTURE CHANGES & PLANS SIGMA GAMMA RHO was designed to educate and motivate young men from the According to President Deas, there aren’t any current ages of 12 to 15 on subjects about responsibility, relationships, upcoming changes for Eta Mu. Deas encourages her sisters to continue to lead the NPHC with the highest GPA and engage teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Brother’s ZETA PHI BETA Keeper was created to to support the senior brothers of Alpha in a variety of programs that are open to all students at Georgia Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., spouses and widows; brothers who State. are retired and have disabilities or ailments; and vulnerable “Chapter Members will also continue to be leaders on the community members Lastly, Go-to-High School, Go-to- Georgia State campus by being active members in other student College is focused on education as a way of growth and organizations,” Deas said. improvement. President Cainion and Alpha Phi Alpha have acknowledged “While our organization tends to complete over 200 the effects of climate change and global warming, and are community service hours, host/co-host more than 25 taking initiative with a program titled “Melted Ice.” Melted programs, and maintain well above a 3.0 GPA each year, the Ice will educate Georgia State students on the effects on CO2 NPHC influences our actions through our own competitive emissions and other pollutants. spirits and aspiration to be the best,” Avion Cainion, President “Soon, The Zeta Mu Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, of Alpha Phi Alpha, said. Inc. will launch an initiative to begin to advocate for better care of our community and Earth, as Atlanta as a big city serves as LEADERSHIP one of the nation’s largest pollutants of CO2,” Cainion said. For current Alpha Kappa Alpha president Lauren Deas, The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are looking towards the service has always been a part of her life. Deas was previously events they plan to host throughout the school year. a member of major service organizations such as Girl Scouts “Some big things that we are looking forward to is our Sigma of America and Jack and Jill of America. Upon enrolling into Week and some of our staple events and programs such as … college, Deas wanted to serve her community on a wider scale. Blulight Cafe,” Amica said.

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www.georgiastatesignal.com/opinions So you’ve secured the bag, but what did it cost you? Experience versus money: Are students making the right choice?

JASMINE BARROW Staff Columnist

ccording to the University System of Georgia enrollment reports for the 2015-16 fiscal school year, Athere were a total of 77,263 students enrolled at Georgia State across all campuses. This includes fall, spring and summer semesters and undergrad and graduate students. The total number of students who participated in study abroad programs for the 2015-2016 school year was 1,010, or approximately 1.3% of the student population at Georgia State. This number is most likely so small because students would rather choose to stay in Georgia to work and make money over studying internationally and not making money. What does this say about our generation? Does the need for “securing the bag” inhibit us from taking advantage of opportunities? When it comes down to a scenario that’s along the lines of ‘do something and not get paid against doing something and get paid’, students will pick the latter. If you search up the phrase “securing the bag,” one of the first things to appear in an article titled “If ‘securing the bag’ isn’t on your 2018 agenda you’re f------up in a big way”. Chelsea LaFrance is a student at Florida A&M University who runs a braiding business to secure her bag. She began the business in her junior year of high school, but the summer before her freshman year of college, she had to stop braiding because of the physical pain it was causing her. “I knew I had to take a break when it was taking a tremendous toll on my body,” LaFrance said. “I was taking about five or six appointments a week when I started feeling the effects because I was doing hair almost every day or two heads a day which would take all day.” ILLUSTRATION BY DEMETRI BURKE | THE SIGNAL There is nothing wrong with wanting to secure your bag. However, I feel like people do it for the wrong reasons. with a price, like dark under-eye bags and 5 hours of sleep. money so bad and forget about other things.” It seems like half the reasons students are working so hard to Securing the bag culture might be toxic in some ways, but it’s Overall, securing the bag culture has its positives and secure the bag is so they can buy something to show for it and negatives. Students are working hard to better themselves. But basically a way of life now in today’s day and age. post it all across social media. in doing so, they’re missing out on opportunities like studying The other half are students who need to work to survive “I think securing the bag is a great wave because it causes abroad and instead overwork themselves to the point of and to secure their future. They work their tails off so they can people to work and make their own money,” LaFrance said. physical pain. It’s a coin toss whether securing the bag is a good invest in a better life for themselves. Sometimes, this comes “However, I feel like some people can take it too far and want or bad thing. Just know yourself and do what’s best for you.

Workplace readiness — or the lack thereof Why employers don’t think college students are ready

Although more students are acquiring bachelor’s degrees are said to be missing is professionalism and work ethic. We ITUNUOLUWA TALABI than ever before and are more formally educated out of college, live in an age of self-indulgent social media, where the need to Staff Columnist there is a discrepancy between how confident students feel document and broadcast every detail via pictures and videos about their skills going into the workforce. Additionally, how takes precedence over living in the moment. This can translate confident employers feel that recent college grads can perform into a heightened sense of self-awareness and form into warped at work. niversity is much more than just an institution wherein perceptions of confidence. students learn and get degrees; rather, it is a place The National Association of Colleges and Employers Teamwork is an attribute that’s among the most highly where students have the opportunity to build a life Job Outlook for 2019 states that among “the four top-rated U sought-after traits by employers. However, this is also a that they envision for themselves. You learn how to do “adult” competencies in terms of need—critical thinking/problem things that you thought just did itself, such as filing taxes and solving, teamwork, professionalism/work ethic, and oral/ category in which college seniors and graduates are only paying the utility bill. written communications—the difference between the need and deemed “somewhat” proficient in. Students struggle to make it both to and through college proficiency ratings are the greatest. 100 percent of employers In history’s arguably most “connected” era, we are the with the hopes that all their blood, sweat and tears will pay off rated the competency as very or extremely essential.” most disconnected. Our level of friendship is measured by and that they will have a secure job when they graduate. In A cause of these gaps between a student’s personal view of how quickly they like or comment and quantity as opposed addition to that, many are in debt trying to obtain a degree for their own capabilities and their employers’ views can be tied to to quality. It’s a lot more difficult now to create meaningful jobs that employers say we are not equipped enough to handle. the younger generation’s increasing dependence on and access interactions with our peers, and we are more awkward when it Unfortunately, it takes a lot more than an impressive résumé to to technology. comes to collaborating with people in person. not only secure a job but keep one. The accessibility of information by the mere click of a button Every generation has its drawbacks. Baby boomers dealt with Within the last few years, it is apparent that employers can be perceived as an advantage. While this thought is valid don’t think college graduates have the skills necessary for — knowledge is power, after all — instantaneous answers are being financially irresponsible, and for our generation, it’s how the workforce. Employers feel that college students lack taking away the ability for students to think for themselves, the past generations see us and how capable we are to work professionalism, work ethic, problem-solving and leadership weakening critical thinking skills. in professional capacities even though we are pursuing more skills among others. Another huge area that this generation’s college graduates education. 8 OPINIONS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM Careers Services: they can show you the future We all need help choosing the right path. Get it for free!

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 ARTS & LIVING www.georgiastatesignal.com/artsandliving Devin Henfield: black classically trained musician Twelve years of training led to a discovery of his passion for music

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evin Henfield, a graphic design major at Georgia State, hasan undying passion for music. He began his Dmusical journey when his parents signed him up for piano lessons at the age of 5 years old. His parents hired an elderly German lady who studied at Yale to teach him how to play the piano. She was his teacher for 12 years. Although he was grateful for his experience, Henfield didn’t really enjoy playing the piano that much at the time. Henfield’s desire to create and explore music is credited to his years of playing the piano. “It formed the foundation for everything I know now,” he said, “If I hadn’t played piano, I probably wouldn’t be into music now.” Henfield can play the guitar, drums and bass as well. Guitar is his favorite instrument to play. “You can make the most sounds with a guitar,” he said. “With a piano, you’re kind of limited because you just press a button and the sound comes out. With a guitar, you can bend and slide and get a larger variety of different sounds.” He began picking up other instruments in high school. Inspired by a friend who made beats, Henield began making beats of his own. He also used his knowledge from piano to teach himself how to play other instruments as well. High school is when he really started to fall in love with music. His adoration for music led to him creating a mini studio Devin Henfield is a Georgia State student who has been a classically PHOTO BY SYLVESTER SILVER III | THE SIGNAL in his room. When purchasing equipment for his studio at trained musician for 12 years, beginning at the age of five. a music store, an employee asked if he needed help with his SoundCloud page. He assumed Henfield was a “SoundCloud the listener to have while listening to the song? How do I want major in graphic design, he would like to create tour posters, rapper” based on his appearance. to make people feel?’” Henfield said. “Once I have that down, album covers, magazine design, film posters, or really anything “I like the fact that people expect one thing and get the next,” that’s when I start thinking, ‘What pace should it go at? What that could involve his passion for music with his degree in the he said. “I think that actually would open doors for me because sort of instruments should be in there? How danceable should future. its kinda different and people aren’t expecting it.” it be? Should it be groovy or should it drag or should it be His dream job, though, is to be a recording artist. Henfield’s creative process seems so complex to someone really crazy and wild?’” “I would be 100% content on my deathbed with what I’ve who hasn’t been playing instruments for over twelve years. He After this process that “happens in a matter of minutes,” he done with music, as long as I know that I didn’t give up and won’t even touch a single instrument or button until he has a thinks of a simple chord progression in his head, then he will I gave it my all,” Henfield said. “It’s super corny, but I literally fully developed idea in his head. modify the chords to fit the emotion of the song, after which he do not need to travel the world and be famous and have fans. I “Here’s this idea that I have to put into words somehow, and finally picks up the guitar. don’t need that. I just want to know that I never decided to put then I think to myself, ‘What is the overall feeling that I want A career in music would be a dream for Henfield. With a it down because it’s what I love.”

The competitive lives of audio engineers in Atlanta The pros and cons of a career in the music industry

Dumas, an Atlanta-based producer, said. “I went to SAE is also an extremely competitive industry because everyone is GUILLERMO RIVERA Institute for audio engineering, but that was after 7 years of trying to make music now,” Kenyatta Jones another Atlanta- Staff Reporter experience.” based engineer, said. For audio engineers, a career in music can bring a variety of The job is also underpaying and is full of criticism from advantages to them, such as being able to do what they love all others, making it difficult for a lot of people to maintain a long- the time. The job itself is making music and making it sound lasting career. career in music can consist of many different pathways. good, so engineers always get to fulfill their creative needs. “There’s going to be a lot of long nights and a lot of criticism, A variety of different jobs make up the music industry, “I’ve been obsessed with creating since I was a kid, so, really, but if you can’t handle that, then this isn’t for you,” Silva said. “If Aone of these being an audio engineer. When it comes I love and need to be making things,” Dumas said. you want to do this because of the money it’s also not for you. to music, audio engineers make sure recording sessions go A career in music can also provide many connections to There will be times where it may seem like there’s no money in smoothly and work on the more technical aspects of music people, and ultimately make great creative experiences for an this career but that’s just part of the process, and you have to be production. aspiring musician. ok with that.” “The first time I ever went to a professional studio, I was “You get the opportunity to connect with so many amazing However, a career in music values originality. Audio amazed by the engineer running the session,” Isaiah Silva, an creatives and make something that can really resonate with engineers are focused and hard-working, which allows them to Atlanta-based audio engineer, said. “I knew immediately I had them,” Silva said. “Music is the universal language, and go further in their career and build relationships with people, to learn this stuff.” frequencies can truly heal people.” building their clientele. However, a career in this field typically begins with many Audio engineering and production also come with pitfalls “I try to be irreplaceable,” Silva said. “People will value years of musical education, which includes knowledge of that make it a difficult career in which to thrive. A musician relationships more than money sometimes, so always try instruments, theory and other things music-related. never really knows when their career might fall off completely, and maintain a good relationship with anyone you run into. “I started getting serious about guitar in the 6th grade [and] which makes it a very unpredictable and competitive job. Atlanta’s music industry seems huge but it’s much smaller than joined my first band in 7th grade, which was 2009,” Adam “It may take a long time until you start making money; it you think. Everyone knows the same people.” Becoming Felicita Pineda Bilingual student musician’s path to success

Bria Suggs | arts & living editor

uring her first performance in high school, she was so filled with anxiety that her voice trembled and Dall of the lyrics she had rehearsed slipped from her mind. The stage fright consumed her that night, but it wasn’t permanent. Determined for redemption, she’d sneak into karaoke bars to get over the fear of performing. The first couple of attempts were similar to the experience on that high school stage, but eventually, she grew comfortable. Those moments of being choked by panic were worth it because now, when the stage lights are focused on her, she feels at home. This is the story of Felicita Pineda, a student- musician at Georgia State.

“people would tell me their problems and I’d write what they were going through. Once I started experiencing more life, I started writing more of my own.”

PAGE DESIGN BY DEVIN PHILLIPS PHOTOS BY SYLVESTER SILVER III | THE SIGNAL Becoming Felicita her life. She’s also accomplished what other artists might Growing up, Pineda listened to all kinds of genres of “It’s like my safe haven. It comes around in all consider a dream: opening for musicians she grew music, from rhythm and blues to cumbia, a Latin parts of my life — when I’m sad, when I’m happy, up listening to. music genre and dance. Selena, a famous cumbia when I’m angry,” Pineda said. “Spiritually, I’ve “I opened up for Nina Sky. It was really cool style artist, was a major inspiration for Pineda. always found a really deep connection with music. opening up for them because I listened to them Pineda is not only inspired by studying legends, It’s a nice getaway.” when I was little,” Pineda said. but also by the people she surrounds herself with. “People inspire me. When I first started writing, The Life of a Student Musician people would tell me their problems and I’d write At 24 years old, Pineda is a media what they were going through,” Pineda said. “Once entrepreneurship major and attends classes on I started experiencing more life, I started writing the Atlanta campus. She’s currently a junior more of my own. Every song that I’ve released has a transitioning into being a senior. “I’m Latin story behind it.” Going to classes, recording songs, booking gigs Pineda wasn’t always a performer, though. In fact, and performing may sound like a lot, but after being she didn’t discover her talent until high school. a singer for eight years, Pineda doesn’t seem to American. I’m “We moved to Mableton when I was, like, 16. I think so. had to go to a performing arts high school,” she said. “At first I thought of it that way, but in recent “The only department I could get into was [either] both, Not either.” years it hasn’t been that bad,” she said. “I’ve learned voice or drama, and I chose voice,” Pineda said. to navigate business situations and learned to “That’s what I ended up graduating in. I learned so network.” much in those two years, and that’s when everything Pineda sees it as an opportunity to better herself started spiraling.” and her music. But Pineda doesn’t just sing in English but also “I really enjoy learning and everything that I The Present and the Future in Spanish, setting herself apart from other local learn,” she said. “I try to keep it for my business to Currently, Pineda has two songs that will be musicians. make business decisions.” released soon. “Out of Sight” will be released on “I’m bilingual,” Pineda said. “When I perform, Friday. Her second single is “Mi Suerte” and the it’s a mixture of the Latin culture that I grew up Up and Coming release date has yet to be announced. listening to and the American culture I grew up She is also the founder of Travelin’ Music Lessons, listening to. I try to mix both of them because my This past summer, Pineda released a video for her where she teaches children piano and guitar. audience is also a mixture of that as well.” song “Cry Baby.” In the video, she had some of her So, what’s next for Felicita Pineda? A large source of her inspiration is her Latin friends and fellow artists who are also a part of the “My goal right now is to be on tour. Once I American culture. Although Pineda is an Atlanta Latinx community make appearances — featuring release these songs, maybe go on someone else’s native, her family is from Guatemala. She their art in the video alongside them. tour,” she said. believes her singing in two languages is a great After the release of the music video, Pineda Pineda’s long-term goals aren’t too far out of reach representation of the blending of cultures, and to started to see a lot more engagement. She started either. ensure that everyone can enjoy her music. getting more bookings and more followers, which Something that’s very important to Pineda is allowed her to be where she is today. That’s why she “Long term, I’d like to have a long career in music representation and inclusion. She wants to make considers it to be her most important song to date. performing and singing,” she said. “I’d also like to sure that no one feels excluded as she sometimes did “Cry Baby” also led to Pineda having the ability to open a music school because I really care about growing up. open for other musical artists. music education, like what it’s done for me and what “I’ll go to Guatemala and I’m too American, but “Over the summer I opened up for Flor de it can do for other people.” when I’m here, I’m too Latin. I’m Latin American. Toloache. They’re an all-female mariachi band. Another one of her dreams on her bucket list I’m both. Not either,” Pineda said. They just won a Latin Grammy,” she said. “They’ve would be flown out somewhere to perform. That’s the source of Pineda’s sound. worked with so many artists — they have a song “I really like performing,” Pineda said. “There’s “One of my goals is to make sure that everything with John Legend. They’re one of my favorite artists. this adrenaline right before you go on stage, and is bilingual — English and Spanish,” Pineda said. They’re everything that I aspire to be.” it’s gone after a couple minutes. It’s a feeling I can’t “So, if someone only speaks English they can still Pineda has also opened for a ten-piece salsa band, really replace anywhere else.” listen and connect and vice-versa for Spanish. It along with a band from Kansas. While Pineda doesn’t know exactly what the feels natural; it doesn’t feel like I’m faking anything.” “They [the salsa band] kinda do what I do. They future has in store, she is sure about one thing. Although she didn’t start performing until high have a strong American influence but it’s also very “[Music] makes me super happy,” she said. “It’s all school, music has always been an important part of Latin,” Pineda said. I want to do.”

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eed a quality paper written before 11:59 P.M.? Look no further than the Odd Jobs GroupMe created by NGeorgia State student Raheel Jooma. Jooma created the GroupMe last month on Sept. 13 to help out fellow students who could use some extra money every now and then. “Someone in another large group[chat] mentioned how students in college are low-income and how it was a problem,” he said. “I asked in the chat if anyone would be willing to join a chat where students can make a quick buck for ‘odd jobs.’” Just like that, the idea blew up. Several students had a positive response to the idea, and the Odd Jobs GroupMe was born. In less than a month, almost 200 people have joined the chat and are posting away. “I was very surprised by how many students joined and posted a few jobs like doing someone’s laundry, walking someone’s dog or needing an experienced nanny,” he said. Not only are all sorts of jobs being posted but a community of supportive people is being created through the GroupMe. “One time, someone wanted their reading journals finished and offered a sum amount,” Jooma said. “What surprised me was the quick responses that were given. Everyone offered their skills, so that way, if anyone needed help in one of those skills posted, those people could reach out to them.” For the people joining the chat expecting jobs that are really “out there,” that isn’t necessarily the goal but that doesn’t mean some estranged jobs haven’t been posted. “One funny job that came up was someone in the chat who was a bit inactive decided to mess around and offered a job where they would pay someone to eat their a—,” he said. “Obviously, it was a joke but the chat sparked up really fast after that.” Aside from truly odd jobs being posted in the group, ILLUSTRATION BY SHANCHEZE JOHNSON | THE SIGNAL people have also used the group as a platform to promote their own creative pursuits in hopes to get more traction. For Whether it be students posting their own creative “It’s awesome because it’s developing into a community,” example, friends posting Homecoming campaign links to businesses, making some side money on homework Jooma said. “A community of college kids coming together support candidates or even YouTube videos to gain more likes assignments, tutoring students or engaging in some “favors,” under one com one thing, to make some small and quick and subscribers. the Odd Job GroupMe is drawing in lots of attention. money.”

A look into The Masquerade’s internship program Alumni talk about the internship that kick-started their careers

isn’t what one would expect for an Economics major. business side of the equation or you’re on the side of just being AMBER CHRISTMAN “I was basically the kid who loved going to shows, and an artist and musician,” he says. “So my advice is just be ready Staff Reporter wanted to be a part of it,” Warren saidsays Warren when asked to work extremely hard anyways, but even more so if you’re how he snagged his internship at the Masq. “I literally had trying to focus on helping yourself succeed as a musician [in no formal background experience in the music industry. The addition to] helping others succeed as a business person.” he music industry can be incredibly confusing, for only thing I really had was going to like, Warped Tour and that Objartel now works part-time with Live Nation, though he creatives and business-people alike. With the fall kind-of related sort of shows.” still picks up the odd job at The Masq. semester in full swing, more and more students are Warren’s passion and dedication to learning new things Regardless of schooling, The Masquerade’s internship T shone through, however. His initial responsibilities for the program strives to provide experience for those who need it. thinking about their futures. Though Mmany students attend Georgia State’s School of Music, other aficionados might be internship would run along the lines of social media and event Prospective applicants can expect news for the fall semester to seeking alternative degrees. Everyone is welcomed at The promotion. Eventually, this progressed to “postering”; printing be posted on social media. Those eager to get their résumés in Masquerade, however, as the venue seeks applicants for their show flyers and covering all three stages with show bills for can contact the venue personally to apply, or even ask for an internship program. three months straight. employee face-to-face during a show. “The Masquerade is the best venue in the Southeast,” Joe “Basically, I was thrown to the wolves,”Warren said says So what might life after The Masquerade look like? At Warren said.laughs Joe Warren, Warren is an ex-intern and Warren. “Obviously, if you have some questions [people Live Nation, the tasks that Objartel performs fall in line with Georgia State graduate who now works as a talent buyer for the will] answer your questions. A lot of it was figuring it out for standard customer service - from ushering people to their long-running establishment. myself... But they were receptive to ambition and determination seats, to checking people into the venue’s private lounge., to the The popular venue, now located in the heart of Underground and stuff like that.” occasional administrative task. However, he hopes differently Atlanta, has taken many forms since its opening in 1989. It has Of course, degrees in-field are also always welcomed. Last for the future.But in the future? also hosted some of the biggest alternative acts around, from year, Blake Objartel graduated from Georgia State with a degree “The first [ideal scenario] would be to make a living as Nirvana and Soundgarden to Future and Taking Back Sunday. in Music Management and an internship at the Masquerade a traveling musician. Then once I’m a little older and tired As talent buyer, it is Warren’s job to keep up with bands under his belt. of being on the road, either work for - or start - my own across several genres and reach out to acts that he feels would To Objartel, the primary obstacle wasn’t lack of relevant publishing company. The second scenario would have the same do well at The Masquerade. These days, Warren can be seen education, but rather balancing his passions. ending, but just be a tour manager instead.” scurrying around Kenny’s Alley; often running entire shows. It “I think the hardest realization for me about trying to The Masquerade will be posting further news regarding wasn’t always this way, however - work at a venue for live music succeed in the music industry is you’re either strictly on the internships to their social media soon. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 ARTS & LIVING 13 Childish Brendino makes local music videos Georgia State student speaks on his experience in production

SHARAYAH DAVIS Staff Reporter

rendan McGregor, who goes by the alias Brendino, is a 20-year-old Georgia State student who has been making Bmusic videos for over two years. Starting before leaving for college in the summer of 2017, McGregor developed an existing interest in filmmaking into an entirely new project with the production of a music video for an artist by the name of BAMBI K. “It was a video shot in a parking garage and at the High Museum [of Art],” McGregor said. “I reached out to him saying, ‘Hey, I’m not really that experienced making music videos, but I can make one for you for free.’ I showed him some of the other stuff I had been working on, and he was down to work. That was the start of it all.” Since starting in Georgia State’s film program and the Georgia Film Academy, McGregor’s production quality is improving exponentially. “Nowadays, I actually plan out the shoot,” he said. “There’s more stuff that goes into the production of it. It’s now overall just more of a professional project.” In terms of what his future plans for production are, McGregor plans to build up his repertoire of artists and genres that he works with. “I honestly want to separate myself from just being a rap video shooter because I want to work with a variety of artists,” he said. “I’ve been slowly branching out, and I hope to continue that. It’s more fun that way.” Most recently, McGregor started working with rap artist De Apollo on his songs “Command S,” “Shine” and “Marble Floors”. He considers his experience with De Apollo as one of his best working experiences to date. “He’s super easy to work with and cooperative and he actually comes to me with his own ideas which you don’t see often,” he Brendan, an up-and-coming music video producer, has most recently PHOTO BY MAYOWA AMOSU | THE SIGNAL said. worked with De Apollo, a local rap artist. De Apollo spoke highly of working with McGregor. “Any idea I came [up] with, Brendan matched it in a way to things that contribute to my art, so watching movies or watching make it cooler,” De Apollo said. “I wanted something people TV shows help too. Also, my friend circle is surrounded by people HOW TO FIND CHILDISH BRENDINO would love to watch over and over.” who have their own creative outlets, whether its making music or McGregor and De Apollo co-directed the live music video for designing clothes. All of that plays a role in how I get inspired.” the song “Shine” along with Ghost Hallmon. The humorous video The art and artists that McGregor surrounds himself with Brendan’s Instagram: @childishbrendiino follows De Apollo and a mysterious woman played by LonelyGirl continue to improve the production quality of his work. Many of Brendan’s music videos on YouTube: brendino in a variety of settings from carnivals to winding hallways along his early videos started out with just a couple hundred views. Now, with striking visuals and colors. his most viewed video has 6.4k views on YouTube. His education De Apollo’s Instagram: @deapollomusic “Really, I get inspiration from anything,” McGregor said. “It and inspirations allow him to work with a wider variety of people sounds kind of weird, but I’ll get inspiration from even a really and produce higher quality content which will contribute to his basic commercial. It’s just a matter of surrounding myself with future endeavors.

Figure this: getting naked for work One student’s account of being a nude model at The Bakery

empowering act to consciously decide and experience First, the foundation of the space: Figure drawing at RO PARKER something that, for many, would be outside of their comfort The Bakery, occurring every second Tuesday of every Staff Reporter zones. month, is usually set within the facilities’ art gallery. Pararo Nudity is stigmatized and sexualized in the majority of positions couches, draperies and often eclectic artistic today’s contexts, as displayed by Levy’s mother’s concerned pieces, including pillows resembling eyeballs and painted dramatized scoff vibrates through the phone as a and almost fearful reaction to the concept. But naked and mannequins, around where the model will be. familiar motherly tone escapes the speaker, “You’re unafraid, Levy shared that the hardest part of modeling was The props are meant to encourage the model to try poses posing nude?!” simply holding position, not hesitation at the idea of posing that allow them to explore, free of judgement, as models are A nude. This was the phone call received by Tamar Levy (they/ given the liberty to pose however they choose. Levy is currently enrolled in a figure drawing class on them), a third-year art major at Georgia State after sharing Sometimes playing music themselves or often bringing in the Atlanta campus. Highly enjoying the class, it lacks in that they would be the model for a figure drawing class at DJs, Pararo evades the space with binaural beats, isochronic one department: transgender and gender-nonconforming The Bakery Atlanta on May 14 on Facebook. Disregarding tones and relaxing vibes in order to transcend the art gallery inclusion. Models and their features are only spoken of on a the comment, Levy desired to partake in this uncommon binary. into a tranquil and meditative zone. The gentle flow of venture as they simply thought it would be interesting to see At The Bakery, figure drawing is more structurally fluid. incense smoke drifts around the room as artists who bring the outcomes of people drawing them. Curated by Lo Pararo (they/them), a Georgia State alum their own materials sit in silence and create. “Bodies are just bodies,” said Levy. “[Drawing] becomes and artist, the figure drawing series is designed to foster Levy noted that it felt like a safe environment: a chill, very clinical. It’s just shapes. It wasn’t an exhibitionist thing individual creativity for the models as well as the artists small and intimate class where onlookers were respectful. at all. I forgot I was naked.” participating. Pararo strives to create a space in which Modeling for figure drawing at The Bakery is open to Exposed before everyone, Levy noted that they were, there are no rules, “without the pressure to draw or imitate anyone who desires. No prior experience of any sort is for lack of better words, feeling themselves. It can be an ‘correctly,’” encouraging unique artistic interpretations. necessary. 14 ARTS & LIVING GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM games SuD0KU easy medium HARD

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SPORTSwww.georgiastatesignal.com/sports Shawn Elliott: life of a college football head coach From bowl victories to childbirth, Elliott has seen a lot

wife.’ I bolted out of there and we were fortunate ESPEN INDRISANO enough to be up by a pretty good margin and Sports Editor [ESPNU] televised the entire thing. They were like, ‘There goes Coach Elliott. His daughter is fixing to be born and he is running off the hawn Elliott is drenched in sweat. His sidelines.’ So, that’s probably the fondest memory Georgia State squad has just finished up a I h av e .” key training session in the heat of Georgia During his 13 seasons at Appalachian State, S Elliott helped lead the team to 10 NCAA “fall,” as they prepare for the Homecoming game against Arkansas State. Division I-AA playoff appearances, including Prior to taking over as the Georgia State head three consecutive championships from 2005- football coach in 2016, Elliott built quite the 2007. résumé around the sport he’s had a love affair His accomplishments landed him a position with for most of his life. at the University of South Carolina, where From leading Georgia State to its first bowl he began working under the legendary Steve victory in 2017, to this season’s shock victory Spurrier. Elliott began coaching the offensive over the Tennessee Volunteers, Elliott has been at line and coordinating the running game in 2010 the forefront of some of the program’s proudest and 2011, before being promoted to co-offensive moments in recent history. coordinator in 2012. So, what goes into the role of a college football “[Working with Spurrier] was just coach? How did he come to find himself as the unbelievable,” Elliott said. “It was kind of like head football coach of the Panthers? And most working with Jerry Moore. Coach Spurrier was importantly, what is Elliott like off the field? really spontaneous. He enjoyed the game of “Georgia State is a special place, to tell you the football and was probably the most competitive truth,” Elliott said. “What makes it so special is man I’ve ever been around.” the people you work for, the people you work During his time at South Carolina, Elliott with and, of course, the players that you are gained plenty of SEC experience, something around every single day.” he used to his advantage earlier this season, As the head coach, it is Elliott’s job to when he helped guide the Panthers to what was ensure his players are mentally and physically arguably the program’s most historic win against prepared to take on their opponents. For Elliott, the Tennessee Volunteers at the historic Neyland preparation is key. Stadium. “It is all about preparation and making sure “That is going to be looked upon as a special you can reach the individuals you are coaching,” win for many, many years to come,” Elliott said. he said. “I think it is often overlooked.” “The fact that we believed and executed and The job is one that Elliott holds in a special came out of there with a victory against a storied place in his heart. program like Tennessee, it was a great feeling.” “It is a phenomenal job,” he said. “It is When Spurrier retired from football in something that I cherish every single day and am 2015, Elliott had the chance to step in as the very fortunate to be able to do.” Gamecocks’ interim head coach. He finished up Elliott has has a long history with football. with a record of 1-5 and lost the permanent job Before arriving at Georgia State, he was a to Will Muschamp, who remains the head coach four-year letterman as a defensive end for the to this day. Appalachian State Mountaineers. Elliott was the The rest is history. Elliott, as aforementioned, co-captain of the 1995 Mountaineers team that accepted the head coaching position at Georgia finished 12-1. State in 2017 and made his mark straight away. “If you take advantage of the coaching that His first season as the Panthers’ head coach you get and are influenced by the coaches that saw the team finish with a school-record you have, it pays a huge dividend [in becoming seven wins and a shiny piece of silverware, the a head coach],” Elliott said. “I was very fortunate AutoNation Cure Bowl. to be coached in college by Jerry Moore. Coach Off the field, Elliott enjoys nothing more than Moore is in the College Football Hall of Fame spending time with his family. Whenever he n ow.” can find the time, chances are he is relaxing and After graduating from Appalachian State in living his life on the water. 1996, Elliott immediately landed a coaching “I have a wife and two beautiful kids. They are position at his alma mater. He began as a eleven and thirteen,” Elliott said. “We spend most defensive assistant in 1997 and later took over of our time on the water. We are either in a boat the offensive line coach position in 2001. or on a beach. We love it to death. If I am not It was at Appalachian State where Elliott says coaching football, I want to be doing something he made one of his best memories throughout his outside around the water.” time in the sport. For Elliott, the Charleston area is a favorite “My wife went into labor when I was coaching destination. a game,” Elliott said. “I actually had to leave “Being from South Carolina, I love the the ballgame in the middle of the third quarter Charleston area,” he said. “I am there every because my daughter was being born. It was so chance I get and we love to travel in the boat and funny because it was being televised by ESPNU. get to go see things you don’t see every single Our associate [athletic director] at that time day, whether it be the marine life or just the walked up to me and said, ‘Hey coach, I’ve sunset. There is just something about the sun missed eight calls. You might want to call your and the water that really just makes me crazy.”

Coach Shawn Elliot watches intensly during the Georgia State versus Tennessee football game. PHOTO BY MATT SICILIANO-SALAZAR | THE SIGNAL 16 SPORTS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM How intramurals offer students a fun way to work Referee positions allow students ways to make some cash

ERIK INDRISANO Staff Reporter

ntramural sports are a fantastic way for students on any campus to stay active and play the sports they most enjoy. I At Georgia State, intramurals have existed for as long as most people can remember. Most students end up participating in these events at some point, but if you’re a student looking for a way to make some spending money, the intramural program offers paid referee jobs. “We’ll run anywhere between six to seven sports per semester,” Joaquin Vidal-Collazo, competitive sports coordinator at Georgia State, said. Interested students are in a good spot. The Recreation Center is always looking for students to apply in need of more employees, namely referees. “Right now, we are a little bit short-handed,” Vidal-Collazo said. “I would like to have a few more referees on staff because the ones that are on staff right now are being stretched a bit thin.” This is a problem the Recreation Center has seen in its time on campus. As Georgia State and its Recreation Center are located in downtown Atlanta, competition amongst businesses for applicants is highly competitive. “Our biggest challenge is being in the city of Atlanta,” Vidal-Collazo said. “You can work at essentially an infinite number of places.” The job offers flexible hours for students. Each employee has the ability to revolve his or her schedule around class time. “The average official works about 15 hours a week,” Vidal- Collazo said In addition to the flexible hours, the benefits for working at the Recreation Center are plentiful. “They get a one-third sized locker [and] they get their regular pay. There are many different development opportunities,” Vidal-Collazo said ILLUSTRATION BY AMBER KIRLEW | THE SIGNAL Third-year students Malik Galbraith Jr. and Trent Laurentino Jr. have both been referees at Georgia State for about two and a half years. Both Galbraith Jr. and Laurentino Jr. have been very talk a lot about sports [and] everyone is pretty similar on staff.” “It’s a fun job,” Galbraith Jr. said. “I didn’t intend to ref at pleased with the work flexibility. The satisfaction that referees feel after each game is all, but after doing it, if I had to choose a job on campus it “They schedule around you,” Galbraith Jr. said. “You never something that holds a special place for Laurentino Jr.. would probably be reffing.” have to miss school to work.” “You definitely get a sense of pride knowing that you reffed For Laurentino Jr., the opportunity to experience a wide The referee position offers much more than just a job. a game,” he said. range of sporting events is an enjoyable one. Students that join the team get to meet a plethora of new Students interested in joining the intramural team are “All the different sports are fun, even the ones you don’t students. The experience is like joining a new family. encouraged to head over to the Recreation Center’s website like,” Laurentino Jr. said. “It’s a pretty fun group to work with,” Galbraith Jr. said. “We and apply as soon as possible.

The double life of Georgia State football players How collegiate athletes balance school with sports

not always easy. “Honestly, football takes up a lot of my time out of the NADIA OSBEY “There are distractions everywhere,” Thomas said. “You day and week,” Holdenson said. “We will have football in Staff Reporter just have to discipline yourself.” the mornings and class in the afternoon.” He said the biggest lesson he had to learn was when he For Holdenson, weekly routines are a vital part of was in his freshman year. success on and off the field. So, how does Thomas balance his time? For starters, “I figure out what I am going to do everyday and do e know them as football players, but just like Thomas makes sure to get an early start to the day and that,” Holdenson said. “Whether that be leaving practice, you and me, they are students who go through study up on class work as much as possible. studying for class or studying after class, I do the same similar struggles with class and sport. He also enjoys going to the library and relaxing in a things every day.” W study room in an effort to shut himself-off from everybody Holdenson keeps a planner to make sure he is always So, how do football players and student athletes balance else for a while. This helps make sure Thomas stays on top their time between athletics and academics? organized and in control of what he needs to accomplish of his grades. on any given day. The schedule Thomas and his fellow teammates share “I write all of my homework down as well as stuff I TERRY THOMAS is not easy to stay on top of. The team typically starts at 6 need to study for,” he said. “I just need to keep everything Terry Thomas is a senior defensive end on the football a.m. and practices until about noon. Soon after, Thomas is organized so my brain isn’t muddled.” team. Thomas, who is enrolled in Georgia State’s Honors in class, some days until about 7 p.m. After, Thomas enjoys For Holdenson, the start of each semester may bring College, takes his academic performance seriously. heading to the library to work on school assignments to issues. To keep up with his academic and football schedules, make sure they are turned in on time. “I have trouble figuring out my [new] routine,” he said. Thomas keeps a calendar and planner to stay organized “When [I] start a new semester, [my] whole class schedule and keep a note of any major school assignments and OLIVER HOLDENSON is completely different.” upcoming football games. This helps Thomas stay ahead of Oliver Holdenson is a redshirt senior punter on the Coming from Australia, Holdenson’s initial experience the game and direct his focus. football team. Holdenson, like Thomas, is also enrolled in was hectic. Over time, however, he became more used to the For Thomas, balancing his schoolwork with football was Georgia State’s Honors College. system and is now a thriving student and college athlete. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 SPORTS 17 Gateway Center generating jobs in College Park New arena will add over 100 permanent jobs for the community

JULIAN HARDEN Staff Reporter

or the College Park Skyhawks and the city of College Park, the return of basketball season means so much Fmore than just competition. The Skyhawks are not only putting their best foot forward on the hardwood, but off the court as well. Community outreach has been a main priority of the organization since its inception, and job creation is a vital part of that vision. The new Gateway Center, home to the Skyhawks, will help generate 100 permanent jobs for the College Park community. This is significant for a number of reasons. First, the jobs will help spread the word of the franchise and create a larger buzz in the community. Second, the jobs are part of a larger plan to revitalize and redevelop the city. Gateway Center Arena will add up to 150 new permanent new jobs in the fall and a further 600 temporary jobs on top of that. The $45 million stadium is set to complete its construction in mid-October and has employed hundreds of workers for its continued construction. Yanous Barner, the manager of the Gateway Center, believes the job opportunities offered at the stadium will make it stand out from the rest. “It’s going to be a unique entertainment center,” Barner said. As the Gateway Center is primed to become a multipurpose stadium, jobs will be a constant need. With the stadium planning to host concerts and other events outside of basketball games, the arena will be a venue for all College Park residents to enjoy. For basketball games, the stadium will use 3,500 seats. For the aforementioned events outside basketball, it will expand to 5,000 seats, driving the need for jobs. College Park hopes that jobs at the arena will also be a ILLUSTRATION BY ALLEN NGUYEN | THE SIGNAL youth driven affair for the community. College Park City Manager Terrence Morre hopes the new jobs will be the first of many. “College Park is very much a destination for hospitality the stadium. be the catalyst for new economic opportunities in both the engagement and we see this as an opportunity to expand “We consider this particular accomplishment a catalyst community and future employers in the city. The need for offerings on an entertainment basis,” Terrence said. to help with other contributions to the experience in our those in the hospitality field may also be a huge opportunity As the arena continues to develop, the city will look to community,” Terrence said. for students at Georgia State, currently studying in the take advantage of the increased employment in and around The economic gain the new arena hopes to generate may hospitality field.

Men’s and women’s basketball featured at GSU Jam What does the event mean for the upcoming 2019-20 seasons? t h e re .” After the cheerleading squad garnered the attention of ANDREW FREEDMAN The night began with a high-flying collection of flips and the crowd for a “We are… Georgia State” chant that echoed Staff Reporter pyramids from the GSU cheerleaders. Cheering on their throughout the night, the three-point shootout began. friends, the students in the stands began to get fired up Women’s basketball freshman Kamryn Dziak and men’s about the evening. basketball’s redshirt senior Damon Wilson spoiled the n Sep. 30 in Downtown Atlanta, some Georgia State Minutes later, the mats were removed from the floor and comeback hopes of freshman Moriah Taylor and redshirt students were in the library, others were in their the GSU Jam was underway, beginning with lively player junior Corey Allen. rooms or were working school night shifts. But introductions. Following the three-point shootout was a captivating O The women’s team kicked off intros, with each athlete for those who were in attendance at GSU Jam, they know: dunk contest. Kavonte Ivery’s one-handed, under the rim Basketball season is back. repping a custom song. Jada Lewis, who was introduced to slam got the crowd going and Nelson Phillips followed suit Meek Mill’s “Dreams and Nightmares,” spoke about her pre- About 30 minutes before the doors opened, there were by dunking over Wilson. game music rituals. numerous students, parents and alumni outside the front However, redshirt sophomore JoJo Toppin shut the gym “I listen to a lot of T.I.,” she said. doors of GSU Sports Arena. Even with the departure of down by dunking over two of his teammates. The players What’s more, the team chemistry was on full display. last season’s two best players — D’Marcus Simonds and Jeff swarmed the University of Georgia transfer as the crowd “Man, we a family. Everybody gets along,” she said. “We Thomas — the Panther crowd was energetic, and the players genuinely love each other, so I think that’s [going to] help burst out into a frenzy. For the former Bulldog, he’s found a took notice. that we [are] closer than any other group I’ve been a part new home in Atlanta. “They’re definitely going to be missed, but this year, we [of] here.” “[The crowd’s energy] gives us a boost; it’ll even give us a got a lot of chemistry going on, a new system, new coach, so The team gathered at halfcourt following the intros, many boost in practice,” Toppin said. “They don’t even know what we’re bringing new things and hopefully, we’ll get those wins with their phones in hand, to capture the first highlight of they just did for us, but it’s major. I think it’s going to be a coming back to us,” junior guard Kane Williams said. their 2019-2020 season. good culture around here.” Redshirt sophomore and DePaul University transfer Justin Following the women, the men were introduced. The women’s team opens up their campaign against Roberts enjoyed performing in front of the Panthers faithful. Highlighted by Eliel Nsoseme carrying the flag of his native Tuskegee University on Oct. 29 and the men’s team opens up “It makes me feel good, you know,” he said. “I’m coming Democratioc Republic of the Congo on his back, the guys the following week, when Brewton Parker College comes to off of a redshirt season so I’m just happy to get back out showed up for a party. town on Nov. 6. 18 SPORTS GEORGIASTATESIGNAL.COM

Georgia State v. Arkansas State Recap

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Running back Seth Paige tears through Arkansas State’s defense on Saturday, Oct. 5. PHOTO BY ZACH BUTLER | THE SIGNAL

Panthers defeat Arkansas State 52-38 Touchdown | 8:56 - 2nd Touchdown | 8:00 - 2nd The offensive masterclass broke multiple program records Touchdown | 5:44 - 2nd marched his men down the field, hoping to to the second half proceedings. Ellington Touchdown | 4:40 - 2nd ESPEN INDRISANO put the momentum to good use. With the capped off a six-play, 90-yard drive with a Sports Editor ball on Arkansas State’s 37-yard line, coach 10-yard running touchdown to improve the Elliott made his first major play call of the team’s lead to 38-21. evening. On fourth-and-two, the Panthers A few minutes later, the defense re-gained Touchdown | 1:38 - 2nd went for it. Ellington’s six-yard run was their swagger. Jonathan Ifedi recorded n a much-needed cooler, windy Touchdown | 0:47 - 2nd evening in Atlanta, the Georgia more than enough for the first down as the an interception, sending Elliott and the Missed Field Goal | 0:00 - 2nd State Panthers entered Saturday’s first quarter came to an end. Georgia State sideline into a jubilant Q2 Score O Soon after, Destin Coates found the celebration. 24-21 Punt | 15:00 Homecoming game in desperate need of a win. Coming off defeats to Western endzone. The sophomore running back Penalties halted the Panthers next drive, Michigan and Texas State, the matchup scampered home from 27-yards out to help however, and the team was unable to against the Arkansas State Red Wolves was give the Panthers a 14-0 lead. capitalize on the newfound second half Seth Paige became the third Georgia State momentum. arguably a must-win. Touchdown | 10:26 Birthday boy Dan Ellington had a running back to find the endzone on the As the third quarter came to an end, Interception | 10:26 - 3rd career-best 382-yard passing performance ensuing drive. The Panthers passing game Arkansas State had clawed their way back and Destin Coates, fresh off his breakout was on full display during the 80-yard drive, to a ten point, 38-28 deficit. The Panthers’ performance against Texas State, added as the team took a 21-0 lead with 8:56 to go secondary was beginning to show signs of three rushing touchdowns of his own to in the first half. serious leaks, yet again. help the team earn a 52-38 victory. “There is such a balance in [our] offense,” The Red Wolves, who continued to The team broke numerous offensive Elliott said. “Whether it is running the battle, found the endzone with 10:30 to go records, including a single-game school- football or throwing the football, I see it and made the score 38-35. Suddenly, the Touchdown | 4:21 - 3rd record 314 rushing yards, with a school- everyday in practice.” atmosphere was sucked out of Georgia State Punt | 4:21 - 3rd record six rushing touchdowns, and 722 In desperate need of a response, Arkansas Stadium. Belief began to resonate from the Punt | 3:21 - 3rd total yards. State found themselves on the Georgia Arkansas State sideline. Was a dramatic The win was also the program’s first State 33-yard line after a 42-yard catch by comeback on the cards? victory over Arkansas State in its history. Jonathan Adams. Two plays later, Blake Elliott’s men ensured that was not the “You want to get some attention in this Anderson’s men solidified the drive. case. Ellington, who’s leadership and poise league? Go knock off that guy you have Quarterback Layne Hatcher found Kirk shined throughout the contest, led his Q3 Score 7-7 Punt | 15:00 - 4th never touched before,” Elliott said. Merritt from 24-yards out to make the score offensive unit on an eight-play, 75-yard For Elliott, the victory was a complete 21-7 and pull back within two scores. drive, eventually ending with a one-yard performance. Brandon Wright, who missed two key score from Coates. The score set up a “It takes a team to win,” head coach field goals against Texas State, confidently grandstand finish for those who remained Shawn Elliott said. “We certainly know kicked a 43-yard field goal through the inside the stadium. where our [strengths and weaknesses] are uprights on the following possession, When asked if there was any birthday Touchdown | 10:30 - 4th we have to continue to develop those.” pushing the Panthers’ lead to 24-7. present better than a Homecoming win, The Panthers got off to a dream start. The Arkansas State offense was beginning Ellington’s answer was simple. After winning the coin toss, Elliott’s men to feel itself, though. Hatcher found Omar “There is not [a better present],” he said, elected to receive the ball first. Ellington Bayless with a 46-yard pass to begin the with a beaming smile across his face. and his offense wasted no time. The ensuing drive and Marcel Murray found The Red Wolves refused to go down Touchdown | 6:30 - 4th Panthers quickly found themselves in the the endzone with a 28-yard run two plays without a fight, but the clock was their lead. Tra Barnett’s three-yard touchdown later. The home crowd began to show a bit ultimate downfall. After a 44-yard field Field Goal | 4:27 - 4th run electrified the crowd and helped the of nerves. goal by Blake Grupe cut the deficit to 45- team make an early statement of intent. The Ellington helped calm those nerves on 38, Barnett all but sealed the contest. The senior finished with 141 total rushing yards the next drive. The first half had developed senior’s two carries, including a 56-yard Touchdown | 2:05 - 4th on the night. into a shootout of epic proportions. The burst, led to the game-winning touchdown, Interception | 2:05 - 4th Looking to capitalize on the early senior found Sam Pinckney with an 11-yard courtesy of Destin Coates, who scored his Q4 Score momentum, the defense, which has been pass to push the Panthers lead to 31-14 with third touchdown of the contest. 14-10 a major worry in the past few weeks, also 1:38 to go. “The [offensive line] was doing a great found a dream start. Terry Thomas’ key The Red Wolves continued to click on all and phenomenal job,” Barnett said. “I have a tackle on third down helped the unit record cylinders, though. Hatcher found Merritt in lot of faith in me and the running backs.” Georgia State Arkansas State Final Score a confidence-building three-and-out. the endzone to make the score 31-21. The The 52-38 win revived what was 52 38 After the defense recorded its second half soon came to a close. beginning to feel like another lost season straight stop of the quarter, Ellington The Panthers made a high-flying start for many. MEET THE SIGNAL STAFF

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