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West GeorgianEst. 1934 Volume 72, Edition Five October 2 - October 8, 2017

In this I’M FIRED? LOCKED AND WOLVES RULE Trump comments LOADED HOCO edition... rekindle anthem Campus Carry Football team protests laws this semester bounces back with victory / / PAGE 2 / / PAGE 3 / / PAGE 7 THE BIG FIVE- OH UWG’s Psychology Department 50th Anniversary

Megan Bohlander UWG is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Every person who has stepped into a

Webmaster Department of Psychology this week from Oct.5- psychology classroom at UWG over the last half 7. Alumni, faculty, students and friends are century has been impacted in some way by the encouraged to join this special event in Melson creative, experimental, and uniquely humanistic Hall honoring the historic department. focus of this department,” said Reber. “We want “The 50th anniversary to come together to celebrate that which con- Photo Courtesy of: Jeffrey Reber celebration is an oppor- nects all of us and has positively impacted the tunity for people to look university and the broader community.” back on their experiences Fellow psychology members have creat- with the department and ed a tight bond due to their shared experience. to share how they have This connection among members was instilled applied what they have by first ever chairman Mike Arons in 1967. learned from their con- Through his startup of psychology education on tact with psychology at campus, the school created something remark- UWG in their professional able for students to be a part of. The sense of and personal lives,” said community that came out of this department Psychology Department through Arons is what makes this anniversary chair, Jeffrey Reber. mean so much to the UWG psychology family. Attendees will hear “I would venture to say that there is no TED-Talk style presen- other place in the world quite like our depart- tations at the celebra- ment, as it is both deeply humanistically rooted tion from distinguished and also fully and broadly extended into all the alumni, current and past farther reaches of human being and potential,” faculty as well as some said Reber. students. There will also The psychology department has long be entertainment with been an oasis and a sanctuary for students and musical performances, a faculty pursuing the actualization of every level drum circle, and a yoga of human being, including the heart, the mind, class. the spirit, and society. Thousands of students To top off the event, a have come from all over the world during the recognition dinner will be last half-century to participate in truly human held featuring a keynote psychology that was initiated by professors like address by Aimee Co- Jim Thomas, Jim Klee, and especially Mike peland, an alumna and Arons. The big anniversary allows everyone survivor of the flesh-eat- involved in the great psychology journey to ing virus, Necrotizing come together and recognize this exceptional fasciitis. renowned department.

thewestgeorgian.com thewestgeorgian @thewestgeorgian Facebook.com/TheWestGeorgian 2 | October 2 - October 8, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 5 | The West Georgian Editorial So, where do they really stand? (or, kneel)

Victoria Jones statements, several NFL players a total disrespect to the U.S and Many argue that the state- and teams have participated in against what we stand for. “That’s ments made by Trump are relat- News Editor this act by locking arms or kneel- a total disrespect of our country. ed to race. In response to these ing during the national anthem. That’s a total disrespect of our assumptions, Trump tweeted, “The The Pittsburgh Steelers even heritage. That’s a total disrespect issue of kneeling has nothing to At a rally in Hunstville, Alabama, stayed in their locker room, except of everything that we stand for.” do with race. It is about respect President Donald Trump stated, for Steelers left tackle Alejandro Many agree with Trump for our Country, Flag, and National “Wouldn’t you love to see one of Villanueva, a former Army Ranger. that the NFL “taking a knee” during Anthem. NFL must respect this!” these NFL owners, when some- Villanueva stood outside of the the national anthem is completely As the season began, body disrespects our flag, to say tunnel in respect to the national disrespectful in nature and the line fewer players continued kneeling get that son of a [explicit] off of the anthem. Villanueva added that he needs to be drawn. Others see for the anthem and those that field right now. He’s fired.” felt “embarrassed” and that his this as a bold movement, where did were rarely talked about until It began last season when actions took away from the team’s athletes who have vast amounts of President Trump made his state- former San Francisco 49ers Colin efforts and brought unnecessary influence are utilizing their voices ments over the issue. This caused Kaepernick sat on the bench individual attention on him instead. to bring awareness to continuous players to rally in droves and during the national anthem to While some NFL teams inequality. kneel during the national anthem, protest the presence of inequality knelt during the national anthem, Trump also suggested a and the rhetoric changed from in the United States. Eric Reid, others stood and locked arms. solution to end the movement, talking about equality to an attack safety for the 49ers, approached Trump tweeted his opinion on this which encouraged NFL fans to on President Trump. Each issue Kaepernick and suggested that act by stating, “Great solidarity leave the game entirely when play- needs to be addressed and fought they kneel instead as a respectful for our National Anthem and for ers took a knee during the national for, no doubt, but these situations form of protest. This movement our Country. Standing with locked anthem. “The only thing you could raise the question: What are they led to some additional NFL play- arms is good, kneeling is not ac- do better is if you see it, even if really protesting about? Are NFL ers kneeling during the national ceptable. Bad ratings!” it’s one player, leave the stadium. players taking a knee retaliating anthem to protest as well. Trump continued his I guarantee things will stop. Just to Trump’s statements, or are they Since Trump’s recent speech by stating that this act is pick up and leave.” truly protesting for equality?

Living West New traditions, new risks

Robert Moody so we use these tools which are prevent damage to the ground. “I can’t brag on Risk Man- mostly forms.” They did so by making multiple agement enough,” said Dr. Xavier Circulation Manager In order to determine the models of the containers out of Whitaker, Dean of students and risk posture the department began popsicle sticks and rubber bands. original proposer of the bonfire. searching for the ideal space to Once they decided on a functional “From the beginning they have host the event by using a drone to design RM/EHS purchased two embraced it with their department take aerial pictures of potential lo- large steel basins from SLM Recy- and by setting guidelines and The typical responsibilities that the cations. The criteria needed for the cling for $2700. giving support and order to make Department of Risk Management/ space to be deemed safe required “Because of the high cost sure that it is not only safe but we Environmental Health and Safety the placement of the fire to be far of the basins the model was very can celebrate with hundreds of covers tends to concern prelimi- away from any buildings or trees important,” said Jordan. “Risk people without putting anybody at nary planning and risk assessment to prevent a spread and that a 50- Management designed the basins risk. That was very essential.” of events and construction on foot safety area be located around and we engaged the services of After months of planning campus as well as handling the the flames. Upon further investiga- SLM.” and preparation the inaugural university’s insurance policies. tion it was decided that the safest Once the time for the bon- homecoming bonfire and pep rally However, the department recently place for the fire would be in the fire had arrived it was clear that was attended by an estimated played an unusually large hand in bottom right corner of Love Valley the hard work and intense atten- 1,500 UWG students, alumni and making UWG’s newest tradition, between the Campus Center and tion to details were major factors staff according to Chris Geiger, the homecoming bonfire and pep the white gazebo. in the event’s success. Hundreds Director of the Center for Student rally, a huge success. Next, they began to design of UWG students and alumni came Involvement. These numbers are The homecoming bonfire, steel containers to hold large out to enjoy the fun-filled event only expected to grow as the tra- which occurred on Sept. 22 in quantities of wooden pallets that and gather on the campus they all dition truly takes hold with campus Love Valley, presented many risks could be elevated or insulated to know and love. and the surrounding community. that threatened the university’s premises as well as its reputa- tion. These risks included the Photo Credit: Steven Broome potential damage that a fire could cause to the surface it sat upon, the necessity to prevent a potential collapse of wooden palettes, the need to be easily accessible to both attendees and forklift and the need to contain left over debris such as wood and nails. In order to address the risks associated with the fire and prevent them RM/EHS stepped in and committed to not only assessing the risks but also to conduct and organize the event themselves. This process began, like most projects, with field surveys and paperwork. “The first thing we do is determine the risk posture,” said Matt Jordan, director of Risk Management. “For events we use an event review form, for projects and enterprises we use a four page risk assessment guide and for construction we use a pre-construction checklist,

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Packing heat: Campus Carry in full effect

Photos Courtesy of: Center for Adult Learners and Veterans Itunu Aromolaran

Contributing Writer

The Campus Carry legislation will now allow students to carry guns on campus. The Georgia House Bill 280 was passed July 1, 2017 as a means to protect students and faculty from po- tential threats that may be posed to colleges. “We all share the goal of ensuring a safe campus environment,” said Annette Ogletree-Mc- Dougal, Communications Director of the Universi- ty Systems of Georgia. “We should work together to implement the law as written and thoughtfully address any complications that may arise.” The Georgia House Bill has a defined set of guidelines and restrictions to ensure the safety of college campuses. “House Bill 280 establishes that any- one who is licensed to carry a handgun may do so – in a concealed manner only – anywhere on Georgia’s public college and university campus- es, except in certain areas that are specifically er spaces during the times when they are being ers will be expected to know these guidelines listed in the law,” said Ogletree-McDougal. used for classes in which high school students under this new law. A concern of the passing of this new are enrolled,” said Ogletree-McDougal. “This is “It will be the responsibility of those bill is that students will feel free to carry guns whether through dual enrollment and programs license-holders who choose to carry handguns anywhere on campus, without referring to the such as Move On When Ready or through col- on campus to know the law and to understand guidelines. lege and career academies or other specialized where they can go while carrying,” said Ogle- “Under the new law, it is a misdemeanor programs such as Early College.” tree-McDougal. “The University System hopes crime for a license-holder to carry a handgun Also, if a student wants to carry a gun to to see everyone on campus exercise patience, in a manner or in a building, property, room, or a class that doesn’t include high school students, understanding and respect as we implement this space in violation of these provisions,” said Ogle- they will still need to get permission. new law.” tree-McDougal. “Doing so also may be a violation “License-holders who want to carry hand- This new law is a change for every- of the institution’s student code of conduct and guns to class will need to visit the institution’s one, but it was passed this summer in hopes of personnel rules.” registrar or other designated employee, who protecting Georgia college campuses, including The list is extensive in terms of where after verifying their enrollment status will tell them University of West Georgia. guns are allowed on campus. Guns however, are which of their classes, if any, have high school not allowed in buildings and properties used for students enrolled,” said Ogletree-McDougal. “The University System hopes to see everyone sporting events, on campus student housing fa- “Institutions shall not, however, keep any listing on campus exercise patience, understanding cilities, including faculty, staff, and administrative of those who inquire.” and respect as we implement this new law,” said offices. The guidelines for this new law are very Ogletree-McDougal. “We all share the goal of “Guns are not allowed in rooms and oth- precise, and students who are licensed gun-hold- ensuring a safe campus environment.”

Demystifying the FAFSA Erica Lee 1. The earlier, the better of West Georgia, as well as any FAFSA to ensure you file your The best strategy you can ap- other university or college where FAFSA well before it is due. Guest Writer ply to the FAFSA is that early is you choose to send your FAFSA. After your FAFSA is easiest! The most productive way Both the Department of Education processed and accepted, you will to understand the FAFSA and and these universities process receive an Award Letter, which complete it on time is to start as your application. they can help you understand and The FAFSA opened to all col- early as you can. But what if your applica- use to your best advantage. They lege students on October 1 for Since the FAFSA opened tion doesn’t have everything it can also help you accept only the the 2018-2019 academic year. on October 1, you can begin filling needs to be processed? Thank- student loans that you need, so FAFSA is the application that out the FAFSA at any time. Filling fully, you submitted your applica- you have to pay back fewer loans most students fill out to apply for out the FAFSA early is crucial, tion months before the due date, after you graduate. federal student aid, grants, and especially if your family’s finances so there is more than enough time If you need other assis- scholarships. have changed, or if you have any for someone to catch any mis- tance, the Enrollment Services FAFSA stands for Free questions about the FAFSA. takes or omissions you made! Center can also help you apply for Application for Federal Student Both the federal deadline You will be notified federal work study funding, schol- Aid. The FAFSA was created by and Georgia’s own deadline for through your Banweb account if arships, and help your parents the Higher Education Amend- completing the FAFSA is June 30, either of these institutions need or guardians apply for the Parent ments of 1992. This amendment 2019. Any corrections or updates more documentation, or if you’ve PLUS or Direct PLUS loan. reauthorized the original Higher must be submitted by midnight on missed an important section. Education Act from 1965, the September 14, 2019. Checking your Banweb 4. FAFSA Q&A in October original source of most financial These dates are closer account often after you submit a Still have questions? The Enroll- aid for college students. This than you’d think. Especially while FAFSA is the best way to catch ment Services Center is open ev- act, signed by President Lyndon juggling school, extracurricular any mistakes on your application. ery business day, and the Office Johnson, also gave funding for re- activities, and everything else in This will ensure that your applica- of Financial Aid is also available search institutions, libraries, work your life, they will be closer than tion is processed before the due to take more complicated ques- study, and scholarships. The pa- you realize! Begin thinking about date, and that you can be sure tions. per FAFSA first became available the paperwork you need to re- you are applying for the maximum The Office of Financial to students in 1992. Soon after in quest or find, so you have every- amount of aid you can apply for. Aid is also hosting FAFSA Q&A the 1997-1998 award year, FAF- thing prepared before you start tabling sessions this October. SA became available to students filling out the FAFSA. 3. Visit the Enrollment Services Financial Aid officers will be avail- through an online form. Make sure to make time Center able for walk-in questions about Students must submit a to fill out the FAFSA at least a The Enrollment Services the FAFSA and other financial aid FAFSA each year to reapply for few months before it is officially Center is located on the first floor questions. federal student aid, which in- due. Put it on your calendar, and of Parker Hall, and is your best These sessions will be cludes work study, Pell grants, if you use a virtual calendar, put resource for questions about fee from 1-3 p.m., on October 4 at the loans, and other aid. Additionally, frequent reminders to show up on payment deadlines, transcripts, TLC lobby, October 11 at the UCC state grants and other scholar- your phone or computer until you degree verification, food stamp plaza, October 18 at the TLC ships may require that a student finish your FAFSA! verification, FAFSA, and much lobby, and October 25 at the UCC fill out a FAFSA before applying. more. plaza. Additionally, one session Filling out the FAFSA is 2. Check your Banweb account! The employees at the will be held on the Newnan cam- an often confusing and stressful Once you submit your FAFSA, the Enrollment Services Center have pus in the main lobby on Octo- time for even the most prepared process isn’t over. Your FAFSA helped countless students with ber 25th from 9-11 a.m. Please students. Here are some tips to will be sent to both the Depart- questions about their FAFSA. contact the Office of Financial Aid make this year’s FAFSA process ment of Education and the Office Visit them or make an appoint- with any questions. a lot easier. of Financial Aid at the University ment to talk to them about your GOOD LUCK FILLING OUT YOUR FAFSA! 4 | October 2 - October 8, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 5 | The West Georgian

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Music Midtown lights up Atlanta

Monica Sanders Stage (SFS) featured more mainstream, signed artists. Contributing Writer English pop singer and opening act for Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic Tour, Dua Lipa, began the performances. Best known for her songs “New Rules” and Music Midtown (MM) unified music “Blow”, Lipa’s sound can be lovers from all over Sept. 16-17, described as a mixture of dark in Piedmont Park. The festival is a wave and dream pop. While musical melting pot which heavily Lipa has opened for such acts reflects Atlanta, one of the most as Troye Sivan and Coldplay, diverse cities in the country. MM is she will be headlining her own two days filled with endless musical self-titled tour beginning in performances. The festival was October. first held in 1994, but experienced Following Dua Lipa, a six year hiatus after 2005 before funk rock group Vintage reemerging with a bang in 2011. Trouble entered the stage. VT Artists from every genre travel to is comprised of Ty Taylor (lead the city to perform as well as music vocals), Nalle Colt (guitar), Rich lovers from all over the United Barrio Dill (Bass Guitar) and States for the two-day event. Not Richard Danielson (Drums). only can attendees enjoy music VT’s nostalgic sounds is a at MM, but they can also indulge blend of Blues, Funk, R&B, and in the variety of food and alcohol Rock. The lead vocalist Taylor’s vendors stationed around the park. stage presence, vocals, and This year’s festival featured huge mannerisms are reminiscent of names in the industry including James Brown. VT has opened Bruno Mars, Future, Blink-182 and for music legends like The Weezer. MM also allows indie artist Rolling Stones, AC/DC and the platform to perform on the same Dixie Chicks. VT performed vocals and electropop sound, but eager fans who waited for hours stages as other well-known musical popular songs of theirs such as with performances of “” with hits such as “Moves” and greats. Because of the plethora of “Run Like A River” and their new and “ Tits” during which she “Bounce Back” along with a few musicians in attendance, the festival single “Knock Me Out” before flashes the crowd her breasts. of his classic singles/features like utilizes four stages, the Salesforce ending their set with a crowd surf. Headliner and Detroit Dance (A$$), Mercy, and I Don’t’ Stage, Roxxy, Cotton Club, and Another energetic Hip-Hop megastar, Big Sean, F**k With You. Honda. Performances also occur performance came from Swedish commanded the stage swiftly after Music Midtown improves simultaneously, meaning that singer and ToveLo, who ToveLo. Sean recently released his each year by drawing in a bigger wherever you go in the park you can graced the stage after VT. The fifth studio album, “I Decided” and crowd. Dates and lineup information hear music. (Stay High) singer captivated finished the European leg of the for Music Midtown 2018 are not yet Day One of the Salesforce the audience not only with her airy album tour. Sean entertained his released, but will be soon.

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The pressures of YouTube couples

Jaenaeva Watson Public apologies aren’t only Instagram. From the public’s view, advantage and a disadvantage. done by the actors and singers. both men have tried to get ahead of Although Sails and his wife reached Contributing Writer YouTuber, Chris Sails, posted an their situations, but their routes don’t their 2 million subscribers, the apology video for cheating on his always bring the positive responses. two received a lot of hate from wife, Queen Sails, on their conjoined In the Sails situation, he the public. They put their lives on When a couple is marked with YouTube account. The questions of and his wife have been sending display where others can comment the hashtag “Relationship Goals”, late among the YouTube community each other messages through and judge. a form of pressure to be perfect surround public apologies and YouTube. The two seemingly On many videos following is placed on their shoulders. whether or not the relationships are stepped in it big time when they the apology video, the comment With YouTube couples, they post for love or the money. continued to publicize their situation sections on their YouTube channel everything about themselves However, Sails isn’t the only and further “receipts” came out. had been disabled. Many rumors to receive likes, follows and person in the public’s eye who has The problem with their approach and comments had spanned across subscriptions. These reasons alone recently decided to make the bold is that it continues to involve the social media saying that “the couple make many people believe that move towards a public apology. public and their fan base. Bringing is fake. Their relationship is fake. often, the relationships are fake and Comedian and actor, Kevin Hart their relationship problems to They are only doing this for the done for “clout” and status. made his apology that went viral on the spotlight came with both an money.” 6 | October 2 - October 8, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 5 | The West Georgian October 2 - October 8, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 5 | The West Georgian | 7 Sports Wolves Homecoming Victory

Jamie Walloch after a victory sometimes it goes in The second quarter heated up as junior Tyler Queen, a transfer from one ear and out the other and that’s Candler dogged past six defenders Auburn University. Contributing Writer when you have to do your best with a 14-yard touchdown run. Perry Seldon excited the coaching. From a loss, all you have Wide receiver DeNiko Carter ended fourth quarter with a 34-yard touch- to do is show them the mistakes that the first half with an incredible ‘Hail down run to end the Homecom- they made and here is what they did Mary’ catch sending the Wolves to ing game 48-16. Alumni and fans Fans and alumni traveled to the wrong and this is what it cost us and the locker room up 28-0 at the half. celebrated with current students and University of West Georgia as UWG hopefully they learn from that.” The defense stood strong and pow- ended a great Homecoming week demolished Albany State 48-16 in West Georgia started the erful as they kept the Rams score- with a huge win. this year’s Homecoming football game off with a bang as quarterback less the whole first half. “If we can get a little bit bet- game. Willie Candler tossed a nine-yard The third quarter continued with ter each week, that’s what we want Returning to the University touchdown pass to JJ Jones, giving thousands of fans and alumni cheer- to do. We want to be playing our Stadium after a tough loss against the Wolves a 7-0 lead in the first few ing for home side with Travis Custis best by the time we hit November Delta State the week before, the minutes of the game. running a 7-yard touchdown that and hopefully have an opportunity Wolves came out ready to win. The momentum did not extended the Wolves’ lead to 35. to go to the playoffs,” said Coach “Usually after a loss, you stop as the team continued to rack After an Albany State safety, Tevin Dean. “So I am not concerned that kind of get their attention because up the numbers on the scoreboard. Isom ran a 28-yard touchdown run we are not playing our best football they then realize the mistakes they Shaq Roland hauled in a three-yard growing the lead to 41-2 after the right now. I am concerned that we made before,” said Wolves head touchdown completion putting UWG extra point was blocked. are getting better on the practice coach, David Dean. “When you up 14-0 against the Rams at the end With the game in hand for the field and then in games slowly get- were trying to correct a football team of the first. Wolves, Candler was replaced by ting better each week.”

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