The Student Voice October 29, 2013

Six Mile Post Vol. 43, #2 www.sixmilepost.com The Student Voice October 29, 2013

Lucy Njuguna embraces the outdoors while studying on the Cartersville campus. See more fall photos on page 8.

Photo by Tatiana Smithson

Student balances Charger Café Men’s and Women’s family and class not up to par Basketball Preview See page 5. See page 12. See page 16.

Georgia Highlands College - Rome, Georgia Page 2, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 News November to bring excitement to the night sky By Thomas Dobson Earth well into January Staff Writer 2014, no telescope required. The Floyd campus obser- This coming November vatory has in its inventory will be an eventful month a 16-inch Meade telescope for stargazers. and a 12-inch Newtonian This promises to bring telescope, along with many people from the Rome area smaller telescopes, perfect to Georgia Highlands Floyd for viewing distant objects campus, the home of the at night even on a full moon. Bishop Observatory, one of According to Mark Per- only two observatories in grem, assistant professor Rome area, the other being of astronomy, the Bishop Berry College’s Pew Obser- Observatory is not open vatory. to the public, but appoint- Three separate meteor ments can be made for other showers are predicted to groups not affiliated with peak in November, but the Georgia Highlands to use star everyone is expecting the facility, weather permit- to steal the show is Comet ting. Two separate groups ISON. have already signed up to The meteor showers will use the observatory in the be the South Taurids and the coming months. North Taurids on Nov. 4, and Photo by Ryan Jones Nov. 11, respectively. Both The the details about will take place between mid- One of the two observatories in the Rome area. The Bishop Observatory on the meteors and comets came night and the early morning. Floyd campus has been reserved for the up coming meteor showers. from: http://www.astron- The third, the Leonids, omy.com/magazine/press- predicted for late night Nov. make the viewing of the me- speck. even close enough to cause releases/2013/09/novem- 16, may in fact be the more teor shower difficult. The comet ISON may ISON to break apart and va- ber-2013, http://earthsky. spectacular of the trio given Comets and their vis- be an outright dud or at its porize. org/astronomy-essentials/ the meteor shower’s history ibility from Earth are no- most spectacular Thanks- If it does survive its close earthskys-meteor-shower- of producing thousands of toriously hard to predict, giving Day, Nov. 28. That is encounter, ISON will then guide#orionids, http://news. shooting stars in a span ranging from the iconic blue when it will pass extreme- slingshot back around the discovery.com/space/as- of minutes in 1966. A full white arc painted across the ly close (in astronomical sun toward Earth. It would tronomy/top-5-comet-ison- moon, however, is likely to night sky to just another terms) to the sun, perhaps then remain visible from list-131003.htm GHC prepares students to become future leaders during Charge into Leadership at Douglasville By Matthew A. Massey “I didn’t initially dream The day ended with a Staff Writer of public speaking; someone break-out involving the else recognized that talent SGA, as well as another The fifth annual Charge in me,” LeVasseur said, “I titled “True Colors” during into Leadership conference enjoy working closely with which students answered at the Douglasville campus students. Most of my events questions about themselves Oct. 4 was open to students are concerts, but I love to for a personality test. across all GHC campuses interact in this type of envi- Jennifer Shirey, a gen- as an opportunity to meet, ronment.” eral studies major, said, interact and develop critical Following the speech, the “I enjoyed learning more leadership skills. conference attendees sepa- about myself and how to The day started with an rated into several break-out better communicate with ice-breaking game followed sessions with each one of- people. I also enjoyed Jason by a motivational speech by fering something unique for LeVasseur’s singing and his the keynote speaker, Jason the students. speech.” LeVasseur. Alma Malasi, a student In between events such Wielding his guitar and at Highlands, said her favor- as the leadership confer- a beaming smile, LeVasseur ite session was the Respon- ence, LeVasseur is working championed success with his sible Budget session. “I feel on writing his motivational speech entitled “Get Your budgeting is important in manifesto titled “The Rock- Photo by David Martinez Show on the Road,” its mes- college,” Malasi said. “I now star Project.” sage geared toward finding feel better at doing that.” Student life coordinators Jason LeVasseur performs for GHC students at the one’s passion and running A catered lunch followed across all campuses helped Charge into Leadership conference on the Doug- with it. the break-outs. plan this event. lasville campus. News Oct. 29, 2013, SMP, Page 3 GHC 411 helps students SMP By Tyler Hogue He said that financial the Offices of Financial Aid, Staff Writer aid issues represent the Admissions, Advising and most concern from students. E-learning (for online stu- staff The GHC 411 Ticketing Chris Wheelus, enroll- dents) to name a few. System is a system designed ment management special- Wheelus also says that by Todd Jones, vice-presi- ist, said, “It’s an amazing if a ticket gets sent to the change dent for student affairs, and system. All the employees wrong department, some- Photo by Ryan Jones Sandie Davis, director of the love it.” one in that department can The Six Mile Post admissions and registrar, to He said it allows the redirect the question to the has recently experienced Pedro Zavala help students with any prob- college to respond more ef- correct one. Editor-in-Chief lems they may have. ficiently and reduces the Jamison Johnston, a fi- a staff change. Pedro The Ticketing System waiting time of trying to get nancial aid student worker, Zavala, former manag- rapher and staff writer first launched in November help in person due to limited says that approximately ing editor, graphics and for the SMP last year. 2012. It was set up to im- staff. 10,000 tickets for finan- design, is the newly ap- He is a respiratory prove customer service by Wheelus also goes on to cial aid alone have been pointed editor-in-chief. therapy major on the getting students a quicker state that it is possible to answered from the time of Aaron Harper, for- Floyd campus. response to their problems. choose which department launch up to September of mer EIC, resigned from “I’m looking forward According to Jones, it and campus the question this year. the staff citing family is- to making a great paper also allowed the college to goes to. This allows it to go According to Jones, ap- sues. this year and getting out track students’ concerns to to someone in an area of spe- proximately 15,000 tickets improve communication and cialty who can answer the have been answered in all Zavala was a photog- there. ” to find out what students’ question better. since December 2012 till greatest concerns are. Tickets can be sent to now. Award-winning author entertains Rome’s One Book audience By Thomas Dobson by Georgia Highlands Col- Edgerton went on to re- Staff Writer lege’s John Kwist, assistant count some of the stories professor of English, who and experiences from his The seats of the Rome talked of the humor preva- life that he had incorpo- City Auditorium were full lent throughout Edgerton’s rated into his books, such Tuesday night, Oct. 8, as works. as “Lunch at Piccadilly,” people turned out to see and Kwist described “The “Papadaddy’s Book for New hear Clyde Edgerton. Night Train” as having “hu- Fathers” and “The Night Edgerton visited Rome mor with an edge.” Train.” as part of the city’s One Edgerton took the stage Edgerton ended the eve- Book Many Voices reading and recognized the winners ning with three more origi- initiative, which had se- of the 2013 One Book Many nal songs and a short ques- lected his book “The Night Voices essay contest. tion and answer session Train” as the featured book He made the audience with a number of aspiring for this year. laugh with a combination of writers in attendance. The evening began with humor, stories and songs. “Very entertaining,” said a few songs played by the In addition, he also Tim Gillespie, a teacher Pepperell High School Jazz played a piano and his man- from Pepperell High School. Ensemble as attendees took dolin while a group in a “He did a great job of mixing their seats. nearby balcony provided a past experiences into his fic- Edgerton was introduced beat for him. tion.” Quick facts about Edgerton • He has published 10 novels. “The Night Train” is his 10th. • He was raised in the community of Bethesda, N.C. • His short stories and essays have been published in New York Times Magazine, Best American Short Stories and more. • He is the Thomas S. Kenan III professor of Creative Writing at UNC Wilmington. Page 4, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 News Highlands Happenings Turkey Day Walk the men and women who back over the last six years, ber 2014 graduation,” said credit may include PHED to offer prizes finish closest to their esti- the number of graduates Musselwhite. 1420 or PHED 1421 in their mated time. has increased from 391 in spring 2014 class schedule. All participants will 2008 to 525 graduates in There are two activity By Antonio Garcia have to leave their cell 2013. The nursing gradu- GHC goes skiing plans available, the “Learn- Managing Ed., Online phones, watches and any ates are included in the to- for course credit ing Adventure” and the other timing device at the tal number of graduates.” “Multi-Mountain.” Both The Floyd Campus Tur- start of the race. The nursing gradua- will include five sessions of key Day Walk-Run will take The prizes will be $25 tion has been separate for By Antonio Garcia skiing. place Wednesday, Nov. 13. gift certificates to Honey- the last two years, but the Managing Ed., Online Prices will vary depend- The Turkey Day Walk- Baked Ham. current plan is to combine ing on housing, and snow- Run has been an annual the nursing graduation and The physical education boarding will cost a little event held before Thanks- December graduation the regular graduations department will be hosting more than skiing. Attend- giving each year for over 25 planned for 2014 in 2014, with the nursing this year’s ski and snow- ees will save money if they years. graduates having a sepa- board trip to Appalachian bring their own equipment. Students, faculty and By Gayle Golden rate pinning ceremony. Ski Mountain, N.C., from The deadline to sign up staff can make the 1.85 mile Staff Writer Laura Musselwhite, Dec. 30, 2013, to Jan. 3, for the trip is Dec. 3. Sign- loop around Lake Paris at interim vice president of 2014. up will be in the Physical their own pace. To accommodate its academic affairs, said that The trip is designed Education Office on the Registration will start growing number of gradu- a graduation in December to provide students with Floyd Campus, the Student at 1:30 p.m. by the pavilion ates, GHC is planning to 2013 was being considered academic credit in physi- Life Office on the Carters- near the lake. The event add a December gradua- but a location could not be cal education, but it is also ville campus and through will start at 2 p.m. tion in 2014 in addition to found. available for non-credit Student Life on the other Each participant will the annual May graduation “In the search for a ven- students, faculty, staff and campuses. have to estimate the time ceremony. ue everything that would friends on a continuing edu- Contact Ken Weather- it will take for him or her According to Sherri have been suitable was cation basis. man, the trip coordinator, to walk or run around the Beideck, assistant direc- already booked. We are Students wishing to at- [email protected], course. The winners will be tor of admissions, “Looking planning to hold a Decem- tend the trip for academic with any questions. Features Oct. 29, 2013, SMP, Page 5

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Christian Carter spends quality time with two of his children, Carter (left) and Makena Tierney (back right), his nephew Tony Tierney (front right) and his dog Keegan at a park. Student balances school, work, family By January D. Curry He is a 20-year Navy Navy, Carter honed in on major decision. There will honeymoon. Staff Writer veteran, father of five, a full his knack for law enforce- be sacrifices. Carter under- It is human nature to time Georgia Highlands stu- ment. stood that the benefits held complain about being too Time management is dent and a man one week He fathered three much more weight. tired to complete an as- something that some of us away from being a new hus- daughters with his first Becoming a Georgia signment or make excuses naturally struggle with. band. wife, which made his drive Highlands student is just for being late to class. But Trying to adjust to college These may sound like for making a difference even step one of Carter’s plan. Carter was able to serve this life along with juggling a job the identities of four differ- stronger. Afterwards, he plans to country for 20 years, humble or family can be difficult. ent people. However they Carter’s military career attend Kennesaw State to himself to become a college While the FCST course are the many hats that brought many life lasting continue his path in law en- student with students half can help students with study Christian Carter wears. skills and monetary ben- forcement. his age and still had time to skills and time management Carter knew he had a efits. “At the end of the day it get his children down for a tactics, there are students duty to help people. “You can’t buy that kind is only going to benefit me nap at 1:30 p.m. every day. that are real life time man- He was a volunteer fire of training,” Carter said. and my family…it’s a win His life is a symbol of effec- agement experts at Georgia fighter in high school, which This training was part of his win,” Carter said. tive time management. Highlands College. led him to pursue the same pathway to return to college With his fiancée’s sup- According to Carter, his The Marietta campus is path in the military for 12 to major in chemistry and port, Carter manages a calling is to “help people.” home to one of the most as- years. become a forensic scientist. household, stays on top of He is a prime example of tounding “non-traditional” Later, switching to be- Making the decision to a full-time school schedule pursing his calling and rec- students. come a police officer in the go to college at any age is a and is currently planning a ognizing his duty. Page 6, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 Features Having overcome poverty, prejudice: Omaha enjoys making others smile By Antonio Garcia others threw away into an change. Complete strang- a lawyer. He earned a bach- Managing Ed., Online adventure. ers, who cared about him, elor’s degree from the Uni- Rats were constantly became examples of how he versity of Nebraska and en- Larry Omaha is a Na- in his family’s home on the could change his life. tered the law school there. tive American comedian Southside of Omaha, Ne- Omaha made the choice But after a year of law and actor known mainly for braska. As a toddler he was to change. He quit drinking school, he realized that all of his stand-up comedy. even bitten by a rodent as he and smoking, and his nega- his notes were actually jokes His comedy special slept in his crib. tivity vanished. about the professor. “Goin’ Native” appeared on Into his early teen years, Omaha said, “I was liv- Omaha decided to drop Showtime, he has made an Omaha was constantly ing a dream simply because out of law school and go to appearance on the Gabriel faced with racism and the I made the choice to do so. the place where all great co- Iglesias Comedy Central typical “Indian” stereotype. No magic wand. No magic medians go, Los Angeles. He show, “Stand-Up Revolu- At the age of 13, he be- program. Just a couple of now travels all over mak- tion,” and he even voice gan drinking alcohol. When strangers who took the time ing people laugh around the acted for a character from he was 17 he got his girl- to look me in the eyes and world. Contributed Mortal Kombat. friend pregnant, and like tell me what no one had ever Omaha uses a lot of ex- Larry Omaha Soon, Omaha will bring many people in his situa- told me, ‘Larry, you can do perience in his comedy acts. his comedy act to some of tion, he could not handle this.’” But instead of being hateful come him and is now living the Georgia Highlands cam- the pressure of parenthood. After that life-changing and bitter, he chooses to be his dream by making others puses. It wasn’t until he was point in his life, Omaha de- funny and ironic. He also happy. Omaha is more than just 20 that his life began to cided that he wanted to be hopes that his humor will Omaha will also be in a the man on stage, though. be mind opening. horror film coming out next His story does not start how Omaha’s birth name is year titled “21Days.” one would think. “I was living a dream Barrientos, but when he be- Omaha will be visiting Unlike many children, came a comedian, he chose the Cartersville campus on Omaha didn’t grow up on simply because I made the the name Omaha because Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. He will playgrounds or near a park. that is where he grew up. perform on the Paulding As a young boy, Omaha choice to do so.” Omaha truly has an in- campus on Nov. 11, at noon would play in the landfill spirational story for people and will also be performing behind his house. He turned from all walks of life. He did the Floyd campus on Nov. sifting through stuff that -Larry Omaha not let his negativity over- 12, at noon.

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[email protected] www.videothewedding.com Features Oct. 29, 2013, SMP, Page 7 GHC students attend Atlanta Pride By Tyler Hogue mont Park. Staff Writer Adam Tucker, a GHC student on the Floyd cam- Members of the Georgia pus, said, “The main thing Highlands College Equality I like about Pride is being Alliance took part in Atlanta able to see everyone from Pride Oct. 12 and 13. different walks of life com- The annual Trans March ing together.” He said he and the Dyke March took believes Atlanta Pride is place on Oct. 12. important because it brings Jessica Fisher, a GHC people together and creates student on the Cartersville a greater sense of commu- campus, participated in both nity. of these marches. Fisher said that it was The Pride Parade took the first Pride she had at- place on Oct. 13 and was tended. She said, “It’s fun. open for all to march. The I was anxious at first, but I main purpose of this pa- feel this is a safe place to be rade is to promote unity. yourself.” She said the thing All GHC students present she most liked about Pride at the event marched in the was the sense of communi- parade. ty. She also thinks it is good The parade started at to introduce children to this the Civic Center MARTA because it teaches self-ac- Station. Participants then ceptance and tolerance. marched one and a half Various forms of enter- Photo by Tyler Hogue miles down Peachtree tainers and vendors were Street and 10th Street, and there to be enjoyed on both Jessica Fisher (center) and Adam Tucker (far right) carry the sign for the GHC the parade ended at Pied- days of pride. Equality Alliance at the Atlanta Pride Parade. Page 8, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 Features Early autumn means beautiful scenery...

Photo by Tatiana Smithson Students (from left) Patrick Gruber, Jakiria Carey and John Bessis chat be- side Paris Lake on the Floyd campus.

Photo by January Curry Leaves on trees on the Marietta campus begin to change colors.

Photo by Ryan Jones Fall colors begin to show on Floyd campus wetlands boardwalk.

Photo by Tatiana Smithson Cartersville campus students Bailey Zale (left) and Paul Barnes take in the fall weather. But watch for Halloween! out Features Oct. 29,2013,SMP,Page9 Hilary Williams 2013

Jacqueline Davis 2013 Page 10, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 Features Former GHC student to discuss new book Nov. 14 By Pedro R Zavala about “Fall Line,” Starnes to having enjoyed many meaningful visit because my Editor-in-Chief said that he was writing days on man-made lakes. In mother taught there.” an article on earthquakes fact, a lake I fish regularly Starnes will discuss his Joe Samuel Starnes will in Georgia for The Union- in the Poconos is man-made, new book in the Three Riv- be at GHC promoting his Reporter. He did some in- built in the 1960s when a ers Classroom located in the book “Fall Line” Thursday, vestigating and discovered creek was dammed. The library. Light refreshments Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m. the recent shaking wasn’t man-made lakes are beauti- will be provided and attend- Joe Samuel Starnes was caused by earthquakes, but ful, and should be enjoyed,” ees are welcome to bring born in Alabama and raised people cat-fishing with dy- Starnes said in his essay. their own lunch. in Cedartown, where his namite. He kept digging and In an interview with Extra credit is being of- parents, Eddie and Joanne learned that Georgia does Starnes stated, “I was really fered by some teachers. Starnes, still live. He at- experience earthquakes. interested in how a lot of riv- The event is sponsored tended Cedartown High This set the founda- ers were dammed and the by Student Life, GHC Li- School and later went to tion for “Fall Line,” named effect it had on the people brary and the humanities the University of Georgia, after the geologic border and culture.” division. It is open to the where he graduated with an that runs right through the “The novel is an explora- students, GHC employees English major in 1989. middle of Georgia where the tion, a search for answers. I and the general public. While at UGA, Starnes ocean came to millions of don’t have all the answers. Starnes now lives in attended summer classes at years ago. Contributed Above all, I wanted to tell a New Jersey. He commutes GHC when it was formerly In the novel “Fall Line,” Joe Samuel Starnes good story.” to Widener College in Ches- Floyd College. Starnes discusses the effects tician, State Senator Aubrey As a child, his parents ter, Pa., just south of Phila- His mother was part of damming a river would have Terrell, for whom the new always read books to him. delphia to edit the alumni the original group of faculty on the politics, people and lake is named. A story of “They got me started. And magazine. He also occasion- when the college opened in culture. land grabs, wounded fami- I’ve always loved reading aly teaches at other colleges 1970. It was called Floyd Ju- The book jacket de- lies, bitterness, hypocrisy, books.” He said that he has cur- nior College at the time and scribes “Fall Line” as fol- violence, and revenge in Starnes said that he al- rently been working on a later became Floyd College. lows: the changing South, ‘Fall ways wanted to a write a crime novel about a sheriff She retired in 1998 after 28 “Fall Line unfolds in Line’ is populated by com- novel, but never truly start- from Georgia who ends up years of teaching. one day’s action, as viewed plex characters who want to ed until he was 30. He was in New Jersey. After graduating from through the eyes of Elmer do the right thing but don’t 38 when his first book “Call- His newest book “Fall UGA Starnes then worked Blizzard, a troubled ex-dep- know how.” ing” was published in 2005. Line” was published in at the Milledgeville news- uty; Mrs. McNulty, a lonely “But I didn’t intend to Starnes said that he is 2011. It has received a rat- paper, The Union-Reporter, widow who refuses to leave write a political novel decry- very excited to come back to ing of 4.3 out of 5 stars on where his interest in man- her doomed shack by the ing the destruction of the GHC. “I remember running Amazon.com and 4 out of 5 made lakes began. river; her loyal, aging dog, environment, and I’d be a around the lake and playing stars on BarnesandNoble. In an unpublished essay Percy; and a rapacious poli- hypocrite if I didn’t admit tennis on the courts. It’s a com. Students may borrow clothes for job interviews from AAWCC closet on Floyd campus

By Jacqueline Davis else students need a busi- the younger women,” said Staff Writer ness look for,” said Cindy Lampkin. Wheeler, associate professor The AAWCC, Student The Georgia Highlands of English. Services and GHC Alumni Floyd campus has a clothes The Georgia Department Association host “Passport closet, specifically designat- of Labor states that over 90 for Success” every year ed for business attire. Many percent of the decisions on around April on the Floyd students may not know who to bring back for a sec- and Cartersville campuses. about this closet because it ond job interview are made This event helps students is located in the executive during the first two minutes learn the importance of dining room, across from of meeting someone. This is “dressing for success,” how campus security. why it is so important to pro- to do so and what companies This closet is part of the vide the clothes to students are looking at when inter- “Dress for Success” program who need them. viewing people to hire. through the AAWCC (Amer- When students need to Students, faculty and ican Association for Women borrow such clothes, they staff can also donate any in Community Colleges.) should contact Wheeler or business-related clothes, “We started the project Alison Lampkin, special- shoes, or accessories by con- about four years ago to help ist for alumni development. tacting Wheeler at students acquire business “The closet currently has [email protected] or clothes for job interviews, sizes ranging from four to Lampkin at alampkin@ Photo by Virginia Robinson class speeches, leadership 3XL in women, and 31 to 40 highlands.edu Student Rebecca Curtis looks through the “Dress for conferences, or anything in men and needs more for Success” clothes closet. Entertainment Oct. 29, 2013, SMP, Page 11 Panic! At The Disco gives fans upbeat tune they expected By Ashlee Gilley tracks in all, has a much bum as he edits his voice on Staff Writer more diverse, different several tracks to add a new, sound than the two singles. technical sound to it. Pop-rock band, Panic! Most of the songs on At The Disco are known for this album seem to focus their unique sound and the Music review around the idea of romantic fact that they like to experi- interests in several different ment with it. situations and viewpoints. All of the earlier albums Like most of the band’s The track “Nicotine” focuses have had their own sound other songs, the tracks on on the idea of being addicted and with the release of their this album have a feel good to the person that they love. fourth album on Oct 9, “Too vibe to them that makes it Urie uses a clever metaphor Weird To Live, Too Rare To almost impossible not to to describe it and help lis- Die,” they keep true to their dance and sing along. The teners visualize and experi- streak of originality. album does have some more ence the feeling. Many fans were wor- mellow songs such as “The As always, the lyrics are ried when the singles “Miss End Of All Things,” but with exceptionally clever. Urie Contributed Jackson” and “This is Gos- the exception of that track, does a great job of making “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare too Die!” album cover pel” were released because even the deeper songs have sure there is something for they sounded very similar a more upbeat tune. every fan to enjoy. to something the band Fall Lead singer Brendon As with Panic! At The Most popular songs of the album: Out Boy would produce. But Urie’s fearless love for ex- Disco’s other albums, there • Miss Jackson Panic! At The Disco didn’t perimenting with the band’s is a fair bit of profanity. • This is Gospel let their fans down. The rest sound is no secret to his However, a clean version of • Far Too Young to Die of the album, which has 10 fans. It is present in this al- the album is also available. Spoken word artist offers uncensored reality at GHC by providing personal life stories and experiences By Ryan Jones mophobia and racism.” ing a lot of therapy, but also Chief Photographer It is obvious from her having an epiphany and a performance and works that realization that I deserved “Do everything she is uncensored, which to not harm myself.” But actually helps people relate to her. Rothstein is an inspira- Break” She makes it feel as if every- tion. In my copy of Roth- thing she writes and says is stein’s “This Book Wrote It- Those are the last three directly to the audience. self,” she wrote, “The world lines of Caroline Rothstein’s When she performed needs your voice! Keep shar- poem “How Not to Purge.” her poem “How to Have the ing and telling stories!” This Rothstein, a social activ- Best Orgasm of Your En- is probably the best advice— ist who tours college cam- tire Life,” I looked around not only for me, but for ev- puses performing spoken and saw students snicker- eryone. word poetry and speaking to ing with looks of disbelief To learn more about students, suffered from eat- on their faces.I also looked Rothstein, you can look ing disorders for 10 years of around when she performed at her website, www.caro- her life. her poem “Life Worth” and linerothstein.com; follow Rothstein visited three of saw these same students her on Twitter, www.twit- the Georgia Highlands Col- with solemn looks, trying to ter.com/cerothstein; or lege campuses in October: hold back emotion. Facebook, www.facebook. the Douglasville campus on While Rothstein was at com/CarolineRothsteinOF- Oct. 7, the Floyd campus on the Floyd campus, a student FICIAL. Oct. 8, and the Cartersville asked how her friend could Rothstein is currently campus on Oct 10. recover from an eating dis- launching www.youtube. She told me that she order. I missed the conver- come/CarolineRothsteinTV, does “a lot around eating sation but asked Rothstein but you can go to www.you- disorder recovery and posi- about the question later. tube.com/Cavernchick to Photo by Ryan Jones Caroline Rothstein shares her passionate spoken tive body image” and “cares She said, “I shared how I see what she already has word poetry on the Floyd campus. a lot about dismantling ho- recovered. I talked about do- posted. Page 12, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 Editorials What we need from the Charger Café Georgia Highlands in their break between Most students seem chicken tenders and oth- meal per week plan that College has the Charger classes, and others may to know that there is a er types of what is consid- would save students Café on the Floyd and go without a meal be- café on the Floyd cam- ered fast-food. The Floyd about $70, an eight-meal Cartersville campuses. cause the café is not open pus as well as the Cart- campus offers the option per week plan that would The Charger Café pro- when they are able to get ersville campus, but the of deli sandwiches as save students almost vides students with a there. prices seem to deter peo- well, but the Cartersville $140 and a 12-meal per chance to eat on cam- The café opens at 7:30 ple. When students were campus does not have week plan that would pus rather than having a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. asked their opinions on that option. save students over $185. to leave campus to find The time of day when the Charger Café, many One student said, The problem with the something to eat. the most students are of them said that it was “Last year you got more 12-meal per week plan There are times when on campus, according to convenient to have on food for a lesser price.” is that the café closes at one can look into the John Spranza, the coor- campus, but that the food For the past three semes- 2 p.m., whereas students café and see students dinator of student life for was too expensive or not ters, there has been a dif- would want a third meal are lined up to place food the Floyd campus, is be- varied enough. The aver- ferent company running later than that. orders, and other times tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. age price of a lunch-time the café each semester, Overall, it seems as if when the café seems to So, students who have meal on campus is $6.22 leading to the difference students would be more have no student activity. classes in the afternoon when a 24 oz. fountain in the foods offered and inclined to eat at the Students who have back- have a hard time get- drink is included. the prices. Charger Café if the prices to-back classes seem to ting to the café before it The café offers ham- GHC also offers meal were lower and the hours have trouble getting food closes. burgers, french fries, plans. There is a four- were more convenient. Six Mile Post Don’t forget the little things in life [email protected] In this age of rapidly Editor-in-Chief changing technology, we Pedro Zavala get caught up in the hustle Editor’s Box and bustle of everyday life. Gene Harmon Chief Photographer Managing Editor, Online Time is spent in traffic rush- Ryan Jones Antonio Garcia ing to follow busy schedules, Assistant Online Editor jostled between work, home Advertising Sales Manager Managing Editor, Sports and family commitments. Donica Badger Karlee Helms Eyes remain focused on the Assistant Online Editor lists we have created for joys of seeing as a child. through in a rush, most, if Asst. Ad Manager Gene Harmon each day, hoping nothing Not all of you have chil- not all, of this would have Kate Cheek out of the ordinary occurs to dren, but that does not limit remained unseen. True, Staff Members delay or impede the accom- the opportunities to freshen many of us rarely get the Floyd Campus-- Jacqueline Davis, Thomas Dobson, Tyler Hogue, plishment of our goals. your senses. chance to escape far into Virginia Robinson In the process, the little Instead of stressing out the wilderness, but things Cartersville Campus-- Jessyca Arndt, Ashlee Gilley, Brooke things are often missed or in traffic or driving down where you live can be made Govin, Richard Maneen, John Mecum, Tatiana Smithson overlooked. the road intent only on the new to you also. Marietta Campus-- Niya Bethea, January Curry, Blake McFar- One of the best remind- destination, notice in the Many of those who vis- lane, Hilary Williams ers to paying attention to periphery things otherwise ited Denali were in a rush. Douglasville Campus -- Holly Chaney, Natasha Haynes, Mat- the little things is to take a forgotten. I am obviously They often were disap- thew Massey, William Thomas walk with a child. This can not saying to completely dis- pointed at not seeing certain Paulding Campus -- Riley Gilmore Baughman, Gayle Golden, be either just down the block tract yourself from the road, wildlife. Mary Howard, David Martinez or on a trail in the woods. but the world around us One of the tour drivers, With their eyes closer to does provide surprises. as well as another interpret- Adviser Assistant Adviser the ground, they will notice I was reminded of this er, started doing something Kristie Kemper Cindy Wheeler things long forgotten by you. myself while in Denali this to remind them to notice the This could be an ant trail past summer. little things. They would ask Campus Liaisons that amazes them or a tiny There is no cell reception the tour group to slowly turn Leslie Johnston, John Kwist, Steve Stuglin, Jacob Sullins flower. The possibilities are in the park, and I often had completely in a circle and Online Consultant endless, and a quick thirty time alone at the cabin wait- then told them, “If you con- Jeannie Blakely minute walk could easily ing for tours. My entertain- centrate on seeing or doing take two hours. The time ment consisted of observing only one thing, you will miss The “Six Mile Post,” a designated public forum named after the old railroad station and trading spent is priceless, and it will the antics of several wildlife. everything else you just saw post that was once located near where the college was founded in Floyd County, publishes open your mind again to the If I had just been passing while turning around.” seven print and online issues a year and is funded through student activity fees and ad revenue. Letters to the Editor may be brought to the SMP office, emailed to [email protected] lands.edu, or mailed to Editor, “Six Mile Post,” 3175 Cedartown Highway Rome, GA 30161. See anything you want to talk about? Post your comments on sixmilepost.com. Letter must be signed by the author. Publication and editing of letters will be at the discretion of the editors, and letters may appear in print and/or online. Opinion Oct. 29, 2013, SMP, Page 13 We’re to blame for our lack of freedom The founding fathers he sits in a jail cell to this one monitoring that call? wrote a very important day. An American citizen No, and you shouldn’t have Soap Box document, The Declara- is sitting in a jail cell right to think about it. However, tion of Independence, with now over a Youtube video. just recently the NSA was Mary Howard our freedom in mind. They Freedom of speech? Well, I’d shown to be monitoring the Staff Writer struggled with a tyranni- watch what you post online. calls of millions of American cal government and did not This isn’t the only in- citizens. They say it was to want the future citizens to cident of pictures or words monitor for terrorism, how- deal with the same struggle. posted online that landed ever the Boston bombings But, if we look around now, citizens in jail. People’s happened even with Prism forcing healthcare, they are Here is my advice to you do we truly have the same homes have been searched (email monitoring) and NSA undermining the freedoms as a young American: do re- freedoms that they set in and then the people have phone monitoring going on. the Constitution has set in search. Find reliable sites, place? been taken to jail over Face- So who are these programs place. not Snopes or Wikileaks, but Think about the attacks book jokes. If you were to really protecting, and who Men and women have reliable sites.Go onto the in Benghazi on Sept. 11, look at your posts on Face- are they actually hurting? fought and died for these government pages and look 2012. Many people aren’t book today, would you think When those in Congress freedoms. Think about your at some of the bills being put aware of what was blamed that you would be held ac- believe that it is okay to grandfathers and great- forth in Congress and truly for the attacks, but I’ll tell countable in a court of law kill American citizens with grandfathers that fought in read them. Watch C-Span; you. The current adminis- over them? Of course not. drones without due process, World War I and World War learn about what is go- tration blamed a Youtube Why, that’s what the First they are taking a stab at our II; how do you think they ing on in this country. And video! And guess what hap- Amendment is supposed to freedoms. When there are feel about America today? If then when it comes time for pened to the man who made protect, speech. drones spying on American we continue to turn a blind mid-term elections, vote for the video? Do you think he When you make a phone people, officials listening to eye to these discrepancies, someone that you can trust just got questioned and let call, do you think about the our phone calls, monitoring they are just going to get to keep our freedoms. go? Possibly in hiding? No, fact that there may be some- our credit card statements, worse.

Georgia Highlands student moves Letters to the Editor from ‘arm-pit of the planet’ to college GHC offers what four-year college sooner rather than later. Asia on my first deployment. other colleges can’t Path 2 Highlands It was here that I began Paige Nabers moving towards my educa- Undecided Major Dear Editor, Matthew Massey tion at GHC. I figured that Cartersville campus Staff Writer if I could survive terrible liv- In the latest issue of ing conditions in the arm-pit Six Mile Post, there was of the planet and still get the an article titled “GHC Staying up to date job done in an effective and offers a unique college with latest efficient manner, then it’s experience.” This is the developments Many, many times I Reserve. high time I knock out this reason why I choose to at- have failed in life, and I’m From this point forward college degree. tend Georgia Highlands Dear Editor, here to tell you whatever is things were looking up. College. I enjoyed the article I work four jobs and troubling you at the moment Basic training, while chal- “I am happy my about the remodeling of is not the end of the line. lenging and sometimes just take a full class load. I try the Floyd Student Center After high school I found a down right pain, taught life has led me to this to stick to online classes in the Highlands Happen- myself in a rough spot. Liv- me I could physically and college and presented because they offer the ings. I like being updated ing paycheck to paycheck, mentally endure much more me with the opportu- flexibility I need. on what is happening at stuck in a dead end job liv- than I ever thought. My tech nity to grow and ad- Now that it is coming my campus. It is excit- time to transfer to a new ing news knowing after ing off of Ramen noodles and schools further reinforced vance” Cup-A-Soup and in a slump that mentality with an in- school to achieve my four- Christmas break, the from my first failed attempt creased academic workload year degree, I am having Floyd campus will have at college. in learning my job as a -Matthew Massey the hardest time picking a brand new Student Determined not to suc- C-130 Loadmaster. a school that will offer Center. I also enjoy being cumb to a fate of less than When I returned home, After two successful aca- the same flexibility along informed on where the mediocre living, I decided to I began my first semester at demic semesters, meeting with majors I am inter- Institutional Fees I have take a plunge; I sold what I Embry Riddle Aeronautical countless friends and going ested in. paid are going towards. didn’t need (which was not Institute, only to find that I on lots of interesting ad- The article is com- much), reluctantly accepted was not quite ready for real ventures, like GHC’s study pletely right; GHC offers Taylor Ayers my parents offer to move world college, marking my abroad trips, I am happy my schooling to students Dental Hygiene back home (21 and living second failure of attempting life has led me to this college with low costs, flexibility Buchanan, GA with parents’ is not a good higher education. and presented me with the and numerous majors. I Floyd Campus pickup line) and enlisted in Fast forward to May of opportunities to grow and personally wish High- the United States Air Force 2012, I left for South West advance. lands was turning into a Page 14, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 Lifestyle

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By Holly Chaney stores have sections devoted Staff Writer to clearance, and making a beeline to these sections can The scenario: You have save you from making hasty Victor Gonzalez “I don’t... I’m horrible Cartersville Campus a date on Friday and noth- full-price purchases. at it!” ing to wear. You want to im- Many stores have on- Criminal Justice press but you have just $20 line coupons as well as to look your best. apps where you can access You’re in luck! Dressing additional savings. A few on a budget can be really minutes of research on your easy and is one of the best smart phone may yield a places to stretch your dol- nice reward. lar. While there are many Finally, if you’ve ex- options for you to consider, hausted the mall clearance let’s look at three budget racks, you might try a lo- friendly resources. cal, teen focused consign- Stacy Haynes “That’s easy... if you Before you ever step foot ment shop. These stores Cartersville Campus have it, don’t spend it! in a store it is essential to are a gold-mine for high end Psychology Budgeting is the key!” spend time taking invento- new and gently used cloth- ry of your own closet; know ing, only accepting on trend what you have. Finding base merchandise and in the best pieces you already own can condition. save you big bucks. Spend some time in These pieces can also these racks and you are sure help save time by giving you to get plenty of bang for your an idea of the color and style buck. you’ll be looking for while So whether you find it shopping. Once you’ve com- for free in your closet, on a Meagan Williams “As a financial planner pleted this step, it’s time to clearance rack, or gently Cartersville Campus major, I only live on 70 per- hit the stores. pre-owned, you can look Business Administration cent of what I make.” Surprisingly, your local your best while knowing mall can be a great place that you did it within your to find options that work means, and that makes you within your budget. Most one smart student. Poll and Photos by Tatiana Smithson Check us out on Experience the Facebook! Nation Watch for our

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Learn more: http://admissions.kennesaw.edu/transfer | Office of Undergraduate Admissions •770.423.6300 Sports Oct. 29, 2013, SMP, Page 15 Intramurals kick off at Floyd and C’ville B2B also recruited players C’ville outside of the club to build By Brooke Govin an unstoppable team. Staff Writer Coach Ikenna Onwuliri is planning to take his team Intramurals are already straight to the champion- under way at the Cart- ship, but that is not without ersville campus; flag foot- a fight. “We need to really ball teams are starting off work on teamwork, because strong. we have so many individu- Last year’s champions, als on the team. Defense is The Bumblebees, have a also another area we have stake on the Charger Field. to get down before we even The team has been renamed think about the finals,” On- B2B, mainly consisting of wuliri stated. the members from the club, The Championship se- Brother2Brother. ries is later this fall, with “The club decided to dates to be announced soon. make an official flag football B2B could be the team to team this year to get more beat this year, but there is recognition at GHC,” said still time for an underdog to team captain, Aaron Foster. take home the trophy.

Floyd took the victory against the By William Thomas “Money Team.” The final Staff Writer score was 42-27. According to Jonathan Merritt, intramurals coach Flag football, basketball, Photo by Pedro Zavala beach volleyball and many for Floyd campus, these other activities are offered players take the sports se- From left to right, Cameron Johnson covers his teammate, Jack Harwell, as Caleb as co-ed intramurals on the riously. They practice and Payne makes an attempt to capture one of Harwell’s flags at the Floyd campus. Floyd campus. work out to prepare for the At the Floyd flag football games. men’s and women’s bracket. ers up on the Floyd campus Students can also con- Championship game, Oct. All sports are co-ed, ex- Intramurals are free to with information on joining tact Merritt via his email at 20, the “Cuban Raft Riders” cept for tennis, which has a sign up for. There are fly- the teams. [email protected]. GHC basketball cheerleaders are ready for the new season By Karlee Helms els of talent this year, and thusiastic.” Managing Ed., Sports that’s the good thing. Ev- McCrary said, “We are eryone has an opportunity.” much louder, and the new The Georgia Highlands Returning members girls are catching onto the basketball cheerleaders are cheers very fast.” preparing to cheer the Char- “This year’s Karly Davis and Megan gers to victory. Keeter are two of the new The squad of 14 consists team is more cheerleaders. of former high school cheer- committed and Davis and Keeter both leaders, all-star competitors agreed that they are hav- and a few inexperienced stu- very eager.” ing a lot of fun cheering for dents. There are four return- Georgia Highlands, and ing from last year. they have made new friends Megan Davidson, head -Kasey Dean within the team. cheerleading coach, and as- “Everyone wants to sistant cheerleading coach- Kasey Dean, Taylor West, cheer,” Davis said. “Unlike es Stephanie Loveless and Tianna McCrary and Paige in high school cheerleading, Haley Henderson are very Fosha are excited to start there’s no drama.” Photo by Pedro Zavala pleased with the way the cheering at the games. The squad will be show- team is shaping up. “This year’s team is more ing off their school spirit at Ngozi Eme-Akwari (left) and Taylor Whitaker, prac- Davidson stated, “We committed and very eager,” all of the home games this tice the cheer routine for the games. have many different lev- Dean said. “We are more en- upcoming season. Page 16, SMP, Oct. 29, 2013 Sports GHC basketball teams look ahead to season By Karlee Helms Managing Ed., Sports

The men’s and women’s basketball teams are more than eager to get the 2013- 2014 season underway. The Chargers will start their season by playing Cleveland State College in Cleveland, Ga., on Nov. 1. The Lady Chargers will be starting the season off by travelling to Morristown, Tenn., Nov. 1. Phillip Gaffney, athlet- ics director and men’s coach, stated, “Cleveland State had a good team last year.” The men’s first opponent was ranked in the top ten during the 2012-2013 season. Having had a disap- Photo by Pedro Zavala pointing season last year, Coach Brandan Harrell works on plays for the upcoming season with the Lady Chargers. the men’s team is ready to show their improvements prepared and ready to get first games are against high said. ward to their first season on on the court. Gaffney stated, this season started. ranked schools.” Returning players Shak- the team. Both feel prepared “The first three games will The team’s first home The Lady Chargers won’t ierya McClendon, Amber and excited to start the year tell how the season will be.” game will be Nov. 13 against be playing a game on the Curtis and Siera Bubb are as college athletes. Returning player Matt Gordon College. Georgia Highlands campus excited about the new sea- Both teams are ready to Welch is very excited to With the Lady Chargers until Nov. 23, against Geor- son and are more than ready rumble for the 2013-2014 start the new season. Welch finishing the 2012-2013 sea- gia Northwestern Technical to get on the court. Mc- season. However, each team said, “This year’s team is son in the top ten, they are College. Clendon, Curtis and Bubb specifically stated their need more focused, dedicated and prepared and excited for a The women’s team will described the new team as of more student support. set on the same goals.” new season with their newer be travelling to eight games dedicated to each other and They believe having the stu- New team members Joe and younger team. at the start of the season. very talented. dent body behind them will Bigham, Dominique Lind- Women’s Head Coach, “Playing on the road will be New team members Chi- increase their motivation sey, Montrel Goldston and Brandan Harrell, stated, tough, but we will see how na Henderson and Aujana and influence how well they Jake Driscoll all feel very “Three out of five of the the team will grow,” Harrell Dawkins are looking for- play this year. Sports Commentary New year brings excitement to the Chargers

By William Thomas freshman Marquis Johnson, He expects to average 10 re- Staff Writer who both flashed and played bounds a game. very well in the intersquad Also, Johnson spoke As the anticipation game. about his expectation for the builds for the men’s bas- The consensus among season. He expects to con- ketball season, you can feel the players is that the ex- tribute early. the energy and excitement pectation for the 2013- 2014 Along with that, John- throughout the college. team this season is to get son believes that the fresh- I recently attended one better. man class of players will of the team’s workouts as A lot of the players have bring wins, excitement to they prepared for the first been doing individual work- the team and fans to the game on Nov. 1. From old- outs over the off season to games. fashioned suicides to the get better, and you can see it The team has a nice drill known as the “duke in practice. mixture of veteran talent rush,” you can tell that As far as team expecta- infused with freshman ex- there’s a different feel about tions, Welch said that he citement. this year’s team. looks to improve under the Expect the Chargers to Photo by Pedro Zavala After practice I spoke rim, get up and down the build upon last season and Demaurius Morgan lifts weights during the men’s to veteran Matt Welch and floor and crash the boards. be much more improved. workout.