Vol. 43 No. II Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community January 23, 2012

Clayton State Plans for Homecoming 2012 by Gid Rowell, Alumni Relations

Clayton State University students, facul- with a Homecoming 5K Road Race at 9 ty/staff, alumni and friends … mark your a.m., followed by the annual Alumni calendar, Homecoming 2012 is right Breakfast. Later in the afternoon, leading around the corner. into the games, there will be a tailgate and spirit rally. Clayton State will celebrate Homecoming Week from Monday, Feb. 13 through Clayton State will crown its 2012 Saturday, Feb.18. The Lakers will face in- Homecoming Queen and King at halftime state rival Columbus State in the Saturday of the men’s basketball game. Last year, Homecoming basketball contests with the Kearia Smith, of Waynesboro, and Rico women’s game at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s Lee, of Wrens, received the honors. After game at 7:30 p.m. the games, the Student Government In the spirit of Clayton State’s new strate- Association will be sponsoring a gic planning efforts, this year’s Homecoming Dance. Homecoming theme will be, “Beyond Your Imagination … Clayton State Homecoming King and Queen applica- or the Campus Life website, http://admin- Homecoming 2012.” tions will be available beginning services.clayton.edu/campuslife/. Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will be due on In addition to the basketball games, a Friday, Feb. 3. Applications will be avail- Homecoming, cont’d., p. 3 number of activities are planned for able from the Student Activities Center, Homecoming Day. Saturday will kick-off the University Center Information Desk,

Inside Eighteen Tons by John Shiffert, University Relations

Departments: Eighteen tons, or, more precisely, 18.7 Thus, it seems safe to say that the Clayton Arts Page ...... 6 tons. That’s how much the Clayton State State community continues to achieve sig- Across the Campus ...... 7 University campus recycled from May nificant progress in its recycling efforts. Life’s Transitions ...... 11 2011 to November 2011. Trivia Time ...... 14 Recall that in May 2011, the Student Sports ...... 15 Maybe you can’t quite grasp the scope of Center and the Student Activity Center 18.7 tons. Well, first of all that’s 37,400 (SAC) buildings were selected to pilot a pounds. It also equates to 318 trees saved, new single stream recycling program. A In This Issue: since one ton equals 17, 40-foot Douglas pilot for Clayton State, that is. Outside of A Visitor to the Loch Shop ...... 2 firs. Or, perhaps you think in terms of the University, single stream recycling is a More Homecoming ...... 2,3 energy saved. Here, one ton equals 4,102 trend across the country in that it has Alumni Association kilowatt hours of electricity. Do the math, become common in all types of business Visits Hawks ...... 4 we’ll wait… Right, that’s 76,707.4 kilo- and institutions. Alternative Spring Break ...... 5 watts. If you’re into preventing air pollu- Pre-Nursing Info Sessions ...... 5 tion, a recycled ton equals 60 pounds of At Clayton State, this Business The Loft Cafe ...... 7 air pollution, so 18.7 recycled tons Operations sustainability program allows Survey on Internship equates to 1,122 pounds of air pollution participants in these buildings to co-min- And Community Service ...... 8 prevented. Finally, if you want to talk gle all their recyclables into a single con- What Can Faculty do to landfills (which is a lot more pleasant than tainer for collection, processing and smelling landfills), that’s 56 cubic yards Help the Cost of Textbooks? . . . . .9 Eighteen Tons cont’d., p. 9 Ruffin Reading Bowl ...... 12 of landfill space saved. Campus Review Page 2 January 23, 2012 Security Cameras Catch a Visitor to The Loch Shop by John Shiffert, University Relations

The mystery surrounding the Clayton the night, but he, and no one else on the State University campus took another turn staff, could take credit for this transforma- last week, when security cameras in The tion. Loch Shop caught a partial image of someone or something trying on a “There was also one missing sweatshirt, Clayton State sweatshirt after the Student which might not have been noticed, Center-based store’s regular business except for the fact that, taped to the front hours. of the door, I found an envelope with the hangtags from a sweatshirt and payment Loch Shop Manager Todd Smith, who has in cash. Inside, there was also a note examined the video footage, thinks what which read, `I love the new Me Shop.’” the cameras caught following the first day of classes (on the night of Monday, Jan. 9) Naturally, this strange turn of events may be related to the recent reports of an piqued Smith’s curiosity, so he went unusual visitor on campus. Here’s his straight to the security camera footage. story… However, the clearest shot from the cam- eras didn’t show much. “At the end of a very long first day of classes, The Loch Shop was admittedly a “It was like he, or she, or it, just wasn’t wreck, especially the apparel department, ready to be seen,” Smith concludes. which all day had been full of shoppers purchasing the latest in Laker gear. My Nonetheless, this marks the third consec- Investigative work on the new Loch is on- staff and I were all so tired that we decid- utive week of a report of a mystery visitor going. A new email address, lochsight- ed to leave the mess overnight and tidy up on campus. Following the previous two [email protected], has been set up to before opening the next morning. reports of a new Loch in Swan Lake and report any new sightings, so stay tuned for in the showers of the Student Activities further information. Speculation has it “When we arrived, the store had been Center, it certainly can be speculated that, that the new Loch may be waiting for completely reset and was merchandised as after cleaning up, Loch needed something fine as I’ve ever seen it. I figured maybe to wear around campus, and naturally Loch Sighting, cont’d., p. 8 Darius Davis had decided to work through found his/her/its way to The Loch Shop.

Harlem Ambassadors to Perform at Clayton State During Homecoming Week by Gid Rowell, Alumni Relations

The internationally-acclaimed Harlem dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious Ambassadors are coming to Clayton State comedy routines. University. “At our shows, we want the kids to know The University will welcome Harlem’s that they’re part of our team too,” Coach “other” basketball entertainment show to Ladè Majic says. “We invite as many kids the University’s Athletics & Fitness as we can to come sit on the bench, have Center on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. a front row seat during the show, and get The show, sponsored by the Clayton State involved in all of the fun stuff we do.” Alumni Association, will be part of the President Ben Hopkins. “It will be a lot of General admission tickets for the show University’s Homecoming festivities, fun, and proceeds from the event will ben- are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. which run from Feb. 13 to Feb. 18. efit our Benita H. Moore Scholarship.” Children under the age of six are admitted free. Group tickets will also be available “Our Alumni Association wanted to pro- A spin-off of the Harlem Globetrotters, at a special rate. vide an event for all ages that would be the Ambassadors offer a similar basket- The Ambassadors set themselves apart fun for the entire Clayton State and sur- ball show for all ages. The Ambassadors from other “Harlem-style” basketball rounding community to attend,” says offer a unique brand of Harlem-style bas- Clayton State Alumni Association ketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, Harlem, cont’d., p. 4 Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 3

Race to Benefit Zac Bradley “Run Clayton State” 5K Run/Walk To be Held at University’s Homecoming

The Clayton State University Alumni Association and the Atlanta Southside Runners will team up on Saturday, Feb. 18 for the first time for a 5K Run/Walk, “Run Clayton State.”

The race, which will be held on the University’s campus and surrounding neighborhood, will be part of Clayton State’s Homecoming festivities that same day.

Registration for the race will begin at 7:45 a.m. on the Clayton State campus, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. Cost for participants will be $15 before Feb. 10, $20 for participants after Feb. 10, the funds will support the Clayton State www.rungeorgia.com or on Clayton State’s and $25 on race day. Family rates will Alumni Association scholarship program, site, www.clayton.edu/homecoming. also be available for runners of three or and a portion will be donated to the Zac more. Bradley Benefit Fund. Bradley, a member For more information, please contact of the Clayton State men’s basketball Gid Rowell, the director of Alumni All runners will receive a T-shirt and team, was partial paralyzed last spring Relations at (678) 466-4477 or email age group winners will be recognized when a tree fell on his car during a storm [email protected]; Luis Monge, with awards. A special grand prize will and the proceeds will help cover incurred Atlanta Southside Runners, by email at be awarded to the top female and male medical expenses. [email protected]; or John winners. The event will also include Pollard, Atlanta Southside Runners,by breakfast after the race along with Participants can register online email at [email protected]. sponsor gifts. at www.active.com or at www.clayton.edu/alumnigift. Proceeds from the race will benefit two Downloadable registration forms can be worthy fundraising efforts. A portion of accessed at www.revolutionrunning.net,

Homecoming, cont’d. from p. 1

On Monday, Feb. 13, Homecoming will Ambassadors basketball show/game. The lead the way and the Homecoming Court kick off with a first-time event, allowing event will be open to all the campus com- and basketball teams will be in atten- students to show-off their talents in the munity and the public. Tip-off for the fun- dance, along with some surprise appear- Clayton State Idol competition. The filled entertainment will begin at 7 p.m., ances. The Fraternity and Sorority event, sponsored by Orientation and New in the Athletics & Fitness Center. Council will host a Homecoming Party on Student Programs, will begin at 7 p.m., Friday at 10 p.m. in the SAC. and be held in Student Activities Center Clayton State’s Student Media will once (SAC) Ballroom. again host the Student Choice Awards on For more information about Homecoming Thursday evening, Feb. 16, recognizing activities, contact Alumni Relations at Students will have the opportunity to take the campus community with awards. [email protected] or (678) 466- their sweetheart to a Homecoming event Earlier that day, the Alumni Association 4477 or Natasha Hutson, interim director on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, as will have an alumni book signing in The of Student Activities at the Campus Event Council will host Ice Loch Shop, beginning at 11 a.m. [email protected] or (678) 466- Skating on the SAC Green at 6 p.m. 5433. Friday will be an exciting day on campus On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Alumni with a noon Pep Rally in the University Association will host the Harlem Center. Clayton State cheerleaders will Campus Review Page 4 January 23, 2012 Alumni Association President Hynes Addresses to Sponsor Trip to Brown Elementary School Assembly Highlight Factory Clayton State University President Dr. dormitories, and the acceptance rate of by Gid Rowell, Alumni Relations Thomas J. Hynes spoke to an assembly applicants when applying to the col- of fifth grade students at Brown leges of their choice. Clayton State alumni and friends, it’s time Elementary on Jan. 18; mostly on top- for a trip to the “Highlight Factory.” ics regarding higher education. Hynes addressed these and a multitude of other questions from students during The “Highlight Factory” is the home of Hynes told students about the position a 45-minute duration, sometimes the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, and the Alumni he holds at the university, and then answering with humorous quips that Association, in conjunction with the began to field written questions that provoked amused laughter from stu- Department of Recreation and Wellness, were filed by students and read aloud dents, but nevertheless addressing all is planning a trip to Philips Arena on by Counselor Kathy Richards, the coor- queries until they were fully answered Saturday, Feb. 4. dinator of the assembly. satisfactorily. The event is open to alumni, students, fac- After reading a few of the questions District Superintendent Edmond T. ulty/staff, retirees and friends of the that were written prior to the start of the Heatley presented Hynes with a trophy University. assembly, Richards opened the floor for and a gift basket on behalf of the questions, permitting students to raise school and the Department of The Hawks will face the Philadelphia their hands and stand after being recog- Guidance and Counseling. 76ers in the contest, with the game tipping nized to ask the speaker a platitude of off at 7 p.m. (Editor’s Note: Readers will questions. "This was a good assembly and we recall the last time the Alumni Association invited the right person for this pro- sponsored a trip to the Braves game, the Students asked Hynes about the diffi- gram,” a teacher remarked at the con- Phillies handed the home team a key loss.) culty of his job, differences between the clusion of the event. "He is kid friend- After the game, Clayton State’s intramural types of degrees awarded in higher edu- ly." club basketball team will hit the floor and cation, living arrangements at campus face off against a club team from Georgia Gwinnett University.

Tickets for the game are $12 apiece, which is $3 off the regular price. Dues- paying alumni members receive an even better discount and can purchase a single ticket for $10. Tickets may be purchased online at www.clayton.edu/alumnigift.

For more information about the event or about purchasing tickets, please contact Alumni Relations at (678) 466-4477 or by email at [email protected].

Harlem, cont’d. from p. 2 teams by working with local non-profit Cross as well as Rotary, Lions and when we can help provide funding for a organizations and holding Harlem Kiwanis clubs in communities throughout Habitat for Humanity house or new com- Ambassadors shows as community the U.S., and perform more than 200 puters for the school library, and that feels fundraising events. The Clayton State shows a year. Those shows have helped great.” Alumni Association have partnered with raise millions of dollars – an accomplish- the Ambassadors to help raise funds for its ment of which Ambassadors President For more information, please contact Benita H. Moore Scholarship. Dale Moss is very proud. Alumni Relations at (678) 466-4477 or by email at [email protected]. Tickets The Ambassadors have worked extensive- “It feels good to be able to provide quali- may be purchased online at www.clay- ly with organizations such as Habitat for ty entertainment and create memories that ton.edu/alumnigift. Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big the fans will take with them,” Moss Brothers Big Sisters and American Red explains. “We’re able to give even more Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 5 Clayton State Plans Alternative Spring Break The Clayton State University Alternative College of Health Dr. Sue Odom, along struction and helping to build basic shel- Spring Break Volunteer Program is an with Associate Professor Dr. Jennell ters. Additional information about Re-mem- opportunity for students to engage in Charles. That trip included five students ber can be found at www.re-member.org or community-based service projects for one from the Clayton State School of Nursing their Facebook page ReMemberRez. week during the University’s designated and included students participating in spring break vacation. seminars led by members of the Lakota “These service trips allow students to Tribe, making home visits with public develop a deeper understanding and This year, the Alternative Spring Break health nurses, doing rotations in acute appreciation of the issues affecting people Volunteer Trip will take place from Mar. 4 care and outpatient facilities, and partici- across the world daily,” says LaShanda to Mar. 9, at the Pine Ridge Indian pating in local field trips which included Hardin of the Clayton State Department Reservation in South Dakota. Students trips to the Badlands National Park, the of Campus Life. “Our goal is to have stu- will work with RE-MEMBER, a non- Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Wounded dents come away from the experience profit organization that seeks to improve Knee, and Crazy Horse Memorial. with a deeper understanding of communi- the quality of reservation life of the ty service, social activism, cultural under- Oglala Lakota Nation through relation- The Alternative Spring Break Volunteer standing and the desire create change both ships, shared resources and volunteer Program will see Clayton State students close to home and across the world.” services. This program follows in the participating in various work projects footsteps of the June 2011 immersion trip across the Reservation, including building To learn more, contact (678) 466-5424 or to the same reservation, led Associate bunk beds for children, installing “skirt- [email protected]. Dean of the Clayton State University ing” around mobile homes, outhouse con-

School of Nursing Schedules Two Pre-Nursing Information Sessions in February by Erin Fender, University Relations

Clayton State University’s School of the advisors in the School of Nursing. In 2011, SoN received a $750,409 Nursing (SoN) will be holding its lat- These informational sessions will be open to advanced nursing education grant est IN! (Into Nursing) Pre-Nursing high school students, university students, from the Division of Nursing within Information Sessions on Monday, parents and university faculty and staff Health Resources Services Feb. 20, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Administration (HRSA). The grant, to Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m. In 2010, SoN was selected to receive a support graduate nursing education at until 12:30 p.m. The Monday session $1,089,000 Nursing Workforce Diversity Clayton State, runs through 2014. will be held in room B-11 of the (NWD) program grant from the Lecture Hall. The Thursday session Department of Health and Human “This grant will support a significant will be in room UC272 of the James Services Health Resources and Services increase in enrollment in the RN-MSN M. Baker University Center. Administration over the next three years. program and includes strategies, such as faculty-student mentoring to support stu- The purpose of the Into Nursing infor- This grant will also pay for a mentoring pro- dent retention. Faculty and students will mation sessions is to provide pre-nurs- gram which will involve pairing faculty and be paired based upon common practice ing students with important informa- students. In addition, students will have and scholarship interests,” says tion about resources that are available opportunities to apply for academic scholar- Associate Professor and Project Director to help them plan for a career in nurs- ships and stipends, NCLEX board of nursing Dr. Jennell Charles. ing. Strategies will be discussed reviews, and paid positions as peer tutors. regarding how to successfully prepare The grant will create an accelerated yourself for the application process The ultimate goal for this grant is to program, allowing students to move and how to be successful once you are increase the diversity of the nursing work- through the RN-MSN program in just admitted to a nursing program. force through 1) pre-entry preparation, 2) six semesters. There will also be retention of current students enrolled in strategies to increase service learning The informational sessions are con- the SON and 3) cultural competence of opportunities with emphasis on reduc- ducted during the fall and spring students and faculty. A special emphasis is ing health disparities. semesters by Clayton State’s Nursing placed with this grant on the recruitment Workforce Diversity grant team and of Hispanic students. Campus Review Page 6 January 23, 2012 Arts Page “Viewing the World Through My Eyes,” Study Abroad Program Announces 2011 Photo Contest Winners

Runner up “Serenity of Costa Rica” by Leslie Gilmartin Monteverde, Costa Rica Sitting on the bridge in Costa Rica enjoy- ing the serenity of friends and the environ- ment of the forest and whitewater rapid beneath. Winner “Blarney Castle” by Carol Odom European Council trip to Cork, Ireland This was a particularly nice, sunny day in Ireland and I wanted to capture part of the castle as I headed to the entrance and up to the Blarney stone.

The Clayton State University Study Abroad the top 2011 winners. Creative entries were Program has announced the winners of its judged on photographer’s ability to com- 2011 Study Abroad Photo Contest. Since municate a cross-cultural experience. 2010, the Office of International Programs at Clayton State has sponsored a Study A winner and two runners up were selected Abroad Photo Competition for its returning among all participants and awarded for Runner up students. their creativity. The first place winner, “Boys to Men” Carol Odom (Riverdale), received a $100 All photographs were taken by Clayton cash prize and winning entries are dis- by Shannon Griffin State students, currently enrolled at Clayton played at various locations on campus Istanbul, Turkey State, and engaged in study, research, and throughout the school year. The runners up This young boy was all dressed up for a life-changing experiences abroad. The con- were Leslie Gilmartin and Shannon Griffin. circumcision ceremony. test was open to all study abroad students. To view the complete list of Clayton State’s The theme of the 2011 Photo Contest was study abroad locations for “2012”, please “Viewing the World Through My Eyes.” In visit the International Programs website at this competition, approximately 240 stu- http://adminservices.clayton.edu/oip/#. dents, faculty, and staff voted to determine

Spivey Hall Children's Choir Recording Reviewed in Fanfare Fanfare is one of classical music’s most In the January/February 2012 issue, lence, critiques some matters of style and respected publishers of international Raymond Beegle holds the young singers diction, and takes a rather exacting view recording reviews, written by a variety of of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir to discerning critics. professional standards of musical excel- Spivey Hall, cont’d., p. 12 Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 7 Across the Campus...

Athletics ets per employee. If you are interested in the flow of traffic. We ask that all please The times for Clayton State’s basketball attending this Expo, please contact the begin using this space for which it was doubleheader on Saturday, Jan. 28 with Human Resource Department before Jan. designed, rather than stopping in the USC Aiken have been changed to 3:30 26. The Build, Remodel and Landscape roadways. p.m. (women — big game; Aiken is the Expo is held at the Atlanta Exposition only team to beat last year's national Center, just off I-285, making it easily Recreation & Wellness champions, and they probably think accessible to the Atlanta metro area. The Department of Recreation & they’re hot stuff) and 5:30 p.m. (men). Hosted the past 13 years at the Atlanta Wellness is pleased to announce its next Exposition Center, the show has built a outdoor adventure experience, Saturday, Business & Operations reputation as the place for Atlanta and sur- Feb. 4 at the Georgia Aquarium, where This year's State Business Transaction rounding community homeowners to you will tour the largest aquarium in the memorandum and forms are now avail- meet expert remodelers face to face all world! As a main event you will experi- able. Georgia law requires that all public under one roof. ence swimming with a variety of marine officials and employees disclose all creatures including the largest fish on required business transactions with the Public Safety earth, the whale shark. Experienced divers state that occurred during the previous Two new emergency telephones have will take us on a snorkeling tour. The only calendar year, by Jan. 31, 2012. The mem- been installed at Clayton Station other place on earth to take part in an orandum and forms are available from the Apartments. They are located in the park- activity like this is the ocean and you Office of Business and Operations. The ing lots between phase one and phase two. aren’t even guaranteed to see a whale instruction sheet with the forms explains Although they are red in color, they func- shark. For more information please con- what type of business transactions must tion the same as the blue and white tact: Nick Kilburg, assistant director of be reported. You do not have to complete phones on main campus, connecting Recreation and Wellness, Outdoor and file the form if you do not have any directly to the Department of Public Adventures, (678) 466-4972, nicholaskil- business transactions to report. Safety. Additional emergency telephones [email protected]. will be installed at the Clayton State – Human Resources East Campus and on the connecting walk- The Loch Shop Electronic W-2 forms are now available way soon. The Loch Shop will be closed on Monday, on the secure web site, Feb. 6 for system training. Due to training https://portal.adp.com. W-2s will be avail- ***** on the new, improved and upgraded able on this web site for three years. If inventory control system, there will also there are any problems, please contact the As most have observed by now, a section need to be shorter hours of operation for Shared Services Center Customer Support of the curbing was cut out adjacent to the Tuesday through Thursday of that week. Team. College of Business Building on Clayton The Loch Shop’s modified hours for the State Boulevard, with signs posted “No week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 10 are as follows: ***** parking - drop off and pick up only.” Monday, Feb. 6, closed for system train- This was created to alleviate the traffic ing; Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; From Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, the Home Show congestion when people stop in the road- Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Center will be hosting their annual Build, way to drop off and pick up students. Thursday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, Remodel and Landscape Expo. The Home There is sufficient space for at least two Feb. 10, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Show Center has provided Clayton State vehicles at the time to pull into the new University with two complimentary tick- drop off/pick up point without impeding

Introducing… The Loft Café Auxiliary Services has recently opened The Loft Café serves coffee, bottled sodas at Clayton State — East… The Loft and water, Simply-to-Go sandwiches and Café. The café is located on the second salads, chips, cookies and snacks. floor of the main building.

The hours of operation at present are: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Monday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Campus Review Page 8 January 23, 2012 Seminar on Trade with China/Chinese New Year Event, Feb. 2 As president of the World Trade Center Event: “Seminar on Bi-Lateral Trade Venue: WTC Atlanta Restaurant Atlanta, Clayton State Director of with China” Price: $25 –WTC Atlanta members (one International Programs John Parkerson is Date: Feb. 2 drink, light appetizers, parking, door offering a Feb. 2 seminar on bi-lateral Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. prizes), $35 for non-members trade with China (from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.) Venue: WTC Atlanta Prague and Beijing free of charge to any Clayton State stu- Rooms Anyone who is interested should contact dents or faculty who want to gain insights Price: $25 for WTC Atlanta members/$35 [email protected], and he will into doing business in China. for non-members facilitate seminar registration. Sponsors: Ackerman & CO/WTC Interested persons also are invited to Savannah/ACP/GSU Confucius Institute remain for the evening “Chinese New Year Event” at $25 price, also noted at Event: “Chinese New Year Event” http://www.globalatlanta.com/arti- Date: Feb. 2 cle/25310/. Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Academic/Student Affairs Surveying Student Internship and Community Service Opportunities The Offices of Student Affairs and ice offered in more than one course or inventory is being taken as an impor- Academic Affairs are ready to launch program/service. Friday, Jan. 27 is the tant step in implementing the strategic an exercise to inventory opportunities absolute latest date the inventory form plan. The inventory will provide infor- for students to engage in internship or will be available. The results as of that mation so energies can be strategically community service. The inventory is date will be presented to the President’s focused to create additional opportuni- found at Cabinet, Faculty Senate, and other inter- ties. https://claytonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/? ested parties. SID=SV_6haviAU2ihUrW4c. Summaries of the inventory will be The mission of Clayton State is to culti- available on or around Feb. 3. The inventory is simple and will not vate an environment of engaged, experi- take more than a few minutes. An indi- enced-based learning, enriched by active Questions regarding this program vidual may fill out the inventory form community service, that prepares students should be directed to Strategic repeatedly if they have opportunities of diverse ages and backgrounds to suc- Planning Officer Jim Flowers at for internships and/or community serv- ceed in their lives and careers. This [email protected].

Dutch Detectives Visit Clayton State Loch Sighting, cont’d. from p. 2 Eleven experienced police detectives their cold case evaluation model into the Clayton State’s Homecoming (Feb. 18) to from the Netherlands visited the Atlanta academy’s advanced detective course cur- make an official appearance. area and Clayton State University last riculum. week. As for Smith’s opinion on the mystery, The Dutch detectives attended a series of “while I have no way of truly knowing if Clayton State Adjunct Professor of special lectures at Clayton State and visit- this can be tied to the other sightings Criminal Justice Dr. James M. Adcock ed police agencies throughout the region. around campus, my gut feeling is that they coordinated the visit as a follow-up to a While at Clayton State, they heard about: have to be related,” says Smith. “I will visit Adcock and his wife, Clayton State the American Legal System; Missing leave the theories of what this may be to Lecturer of Forensic Studies Sarah Stein, Persons Programs/Protocols in the USA; those better qualified, like Chris Kodani. made in July 2011 to the police academy Developing a Victimology Report & All I know is the Loch Shop seems to in the Netherlands, a visit predicated on Suspectology Profiles; lectures on have a new supporter.” their book on cold cases that was pub- Missing Children Investigations; inter- lished in October 2010 by CRC Press. viewing Witnesses and Suspects; and While in the Netherlands, Adcock and Staged Crime Scenes. Stein helped the police academy integrate Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 9

Part Four of a Five-Part Series What Can Faculty Do to Help the Cost of Textbooks?

Part of the University Bookstore Advisory overview of this information and the new text- Re-use current textbook editions (when Council’s communication plan for the book ordering process which helps the faculty the quality of the course content is not 2011/12 academic year is to increase make better textbook ordering decisions (the sacrificed). The Loch Shop can then buy awareness about what’s causing increases booklet is available at The Loch Shop). back and resell the used book. in textbook prices, and what The Loch Shop is doing to help control these costs. As part of the Council’s communications Include only essential items in textbook It's also about collaborative efforts, and plan, Campus Review is featuring a five- bundles. Bundles cannot be sold back to working together with students and facul- part series of articles on "The Facts About The Loch Shop, so consider ordering the ty. And, it's about a lot of things neither Textbook Pricing." In this installment, we book separately so it can be bought used The Loch Shop nor Auxiliary Services has look at what faculty can do to help. and sold back. any control over… notably, publishers' practices in the textbook market. Meet textbook requisition due dates; this Direct students to The Loch Shop and helps to get books here in time for classes, educate them on the benefits of spending The Advisory Council includes faculty, to keep costs down for students by allow- their money on their campus, the main staff, and students, and is chaired by Dr. ing more used books to be ordered, allow- benefit being that all proceeds are directly Randall Gooden. The current communica- ing students to take advantage of book reinvested back into the University. tions campaign is about doing as much as buy back, and reducing overall shipping possible with matters the Loch Shop can costs; plus it helps our institution to be in control. In that regard, the Advisory compliance with the federal HEOA Council has created a booklet with an (Higher Education Opportunity Act) law.

Eighteen Tons, cont’d. from p. 1 remarketing. (A lot easier than putting minum and steel cans; spiral notebooks; cans in one container, bottles in another, all colors of glass; flattened cardboard; paper in a third, plastic in a fourth, etc., mixed office paper; newspapers, maga- etc., etc.) The simplicity of having a sin- zines, and even phone books. gle individual container for recyclables and the program’s ability to accommodate “It is amazing at the small amount of actu- a wider range of materials has significant- al trash/garbage we actually have left ly increased the recycling volume – thus once we remove the recyclable items,” clearly leading directly to the 18.7 tons -- says Priscilla Foster in the Office of while also helping to reduce the overall Financial Aid. “Single stream recycling is waste collection costs across the campus. easy and I am proud to be a part of the Participants are responsible for taking process. It is a good example of when a their non-recyclable waste to a designated little effort can make a big impact.” central location for their work area. “Single Stream recycling is great!” adds “This is, quite simply, a program with Clayton State Alumni Association many positives; it saves money, it has a President Benjamin Hopkins, operations positive impact on the environment -- 318 coordinator for the Student Activities trees can’t be wrong -- and you can feel Center. “When we first instituted the waste/land fill space, saves environmental good that you’re doing something good, process in the SAC we anticipated some conditions, reduces pollution, saves natu- for both Clayton State and the community problems, only to find that it is so easy. ral resources, benefits the University eco- at large,” says Assistant Vice President of With few exceptions, it has been one of nomically and much more.” Auxiliary & Administrative Services the easiest transitions we’ve made.” Carolina Amero. “Plus, if you’re part of the The multipurpose and administrative single stream recycling effort, you can get “Recycling is a good thing to do for our buildings at Clayton State -- East have one of those neat little green bags, which environment,” says Assistant Vice also recently implemented the single can be used for anything from bringing President of Facilities Management Harun stream recycling program. The plan is to your lunch to campus, to collecting trash Biswas. “This is one of the green initia- gradually expand the program throughout that doesn’t go into the recycling bin.” tives that Clayton State has implemented 2012 to all buildings campus-wide, so to help the environment. We cannot everyone can feel good. Acceptable recyclable items are: plastic ignore recycling anymore. It helps con- containers (grades 1-7); paperboard; alu- serve energy, eliminate the need for Campus Review Page 10 January 23, 2012 Career Services Workshops and Events for Spring 2012

Walk-In Resume Review | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Every Wednesday

ABC’s of Finding an Internship | Thursday, January 26 University Center 272 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Many students wait until the last minute to seek their required internships, thinking that Career Services will “place” them with organizations. This workshop educates students to think differently. Students learn the eligibility requirements, how and when to search for internships, forms that need to be completed, and other tools need- ed to be successful in finding an internship.

Graduate School Workshop | Thursday, February 2 University Center 272 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Should you consider graduate school? How do you find the right program? What is involved with applying to graduate school? When should you start? What do they mean by GRE, CV, and personal statement? Students can learn answers to these and other questions by participating in the Graduate School Workshop. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.

Career Boot Camp | Monday – Thursday, February 6-9 This four-day series covers workshops on resume-development, interviewing, conducting a job search, and making the most of a job fair. Students must pre-register for Career Boot Camp and will receive a certificate and a gift for successful completion. Each topic will be offered during the day and repeated in the evening. RSVP is required through Laker CareerZone by February 1. Resume Writing | Monday, February 6 | 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. | University Center 272 Interviewing | Tuesday, February 7 | 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. | University Center 272 Job Search | Wednesday, February 8 | 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. | University Center 272 Preparing for a Career Fair | Thursday, February 9 | 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. | University Center 272

Senior Career Academy | Monday – Thursday, February 13-16 Student Center 267 & Career Services Office | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Senior Career Academy is a week-long program designed to help graduating seniors focus their career searches and develop skills needed for career success. Seniors receive individualized assistance and have opportunities to network with a select group of employers.

The Career Expo | Wednesday, February 22 Student Activities Center Ballrooms | Noon – 3:00 p.m. The Career Expo brings dozens of organizations to campus for the opportunity to network with Clayton State current students and graduates. Students and graduates make contacts that lead to greater understanding of job and career opportunities and may lead to interviews. Participants are required to wear professional attire and are encouraged to bring copies of resumes to share.

Choosing a Major that “Works” for You | Tuesday, February 28 University Center 272 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The academic major you choose can make a big difference in your college experience and in your career path after college. Learn about factors that can help you select a major that is a good fit for who you are now and what you might do in the future. You will also hear about career assessments that can help in your decision- making process.

Networking 101 | Thursday, March 22 Student Activities Center Ballroom | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking is the process of developing professional relationships in industries and organizations of interest to you. It is the “human aspect” of the job search that helps to connect job seekers with the numerous positions that are never advertised. During this session, students will learn about networking and have a chance to practice networking skills. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.

Practice Interview Day | Thursday, March 29 Career Services Office (STC 250) | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (by appointment) Students gain valuable experience by having a practice interview with an employer. The employer conducts a realistic practice interview and then provides feedback about the student’s interviewing skills. Students must schedule practice interview times in advance. Limited appointment times are available. Call or stop by the Office of Career Services to schedule your appointment by March 23.

Decision Making Strategies for College and Career | Thursday, April 5 University Center 272 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Are you confused about how to make important decisions about college or career? This workshop offers strategies you can use in making a variety of decisions, includ- ing academic and career-related decisions. Workshops, cont’d., p. 11 Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 11 Life’s Transitions...

Peggy Gardner Remembered As “a Professional Legend”

Clayton State Director Emerita of in a positive and caring manner. While conducted her business,” adds Bill Placement and Cooperative there are no jobless persons for Peggy to Gregory. Education Peggy Gardner, called “a assist where she now goes, there will be professional legend” by one of her many for whom she has already provided “The word ‘mentor’ comes up regu- former colleagues, passed away on assistance,” says John Hannabach, former larly in conversations about Peggy,” Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. director of Career Services at Georgia Tech. notes Dr. Angelyn Hayes, Clayton State director of Career Services. The University’s first Director of “We have lost a friend, mentor, and a pro- “She mentored career services pro- Career Services (although the office fessional legend!” adds Wanda McGukin, fessionals across the state as well as had a different name at that time), director of Career Services at the many people here on campus. To Ms. Gardner received Emerita status University of West Georgia. those of us who worked with her day after her retirement, a most unusual in and day out, Peggy Gardner was a distinction for a staff member. One of the more notable career-oriented positive and enthusiastic educator, (Quickly, only Rob Taylor and Jerry projects at Clayton State during Ms. mentor, and innovator. Peggy loved Atkins share that distinction.) Gardner’s tenure was the Delta Air Lines working with students. If she had had Call Center which was located on the sec- too many days of meetings and admin- Encomiums for her work at Clayton ond floor of the Student Center in the late istrative tasks, she would position her- State have come from a number of 90s. Two of the individuals affiliated with self in the main office area in order to sources. the Call Center remembered her well. encounter and assist students.”

“Quite simply, Peggy saved me at a “She was a terrific colleague and friend As one person other said, “she put time in my life when I was drown- during our wonderful project,” says Dana Clayton State on the map in ing,” says a former student. Dalton. Georgia.”

“The community and Career “She was a good Delta supporter, but Peggy Gardner’s funeral was held on Services' profession have lost a great more importantly, really supported the Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at the person with the death of Peggy students I appreciated her straightfor- McCommons Funeral Home in Gardner. She touched numerous lives wardness and the grace with which she Greensboro, Ga.

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College-To-Career Fair | Tuesday, April 10 Cobb Galleria Centre | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The College-To-Career Fair is a statewide job fair for students and graduates from schools that are members of the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). Employers who might not visit each of the campuses will gather for this opportunity to network with hundreds of students from across the state. Students and graduates can learn about opportunities, network with employers, and make the personal contact that might lead to an interview or employment.

Federal Government Job Workshop | Thursday, April 19 University Center 272 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The good news is that the Federal Government is hiring. The bad news is that finding and applying for those open positions can be a challenge. This workshop clarifies some of the ways to locate the open positions and remove some of the confusion about the recent changes to the application process. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.

Employer Information Sessions ALL SESSIONS IN ROOM - UNIVERSITY CENTER 272 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. January 31| February 14 | March 27 | April 3| April 17 This series of sessions provides students with opportunities to learn about career and internship opportunities with a variety of organizations. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend these sessions. Campus Review Page 12 January 23, 2012

Spivey Hall, cont’d. from p. 6 of the repertoire he considers suitable for Clayton State to Host Metro children’s choir. Atlanta Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl “Nonetheless,” says Spivey Hall Clayton State University will be host- Gordon Baker has called for 60 volun- Executive Director Sam Dixon, “He ing more than 500 people for the teers from the Clayton State campus to offers significant words of praise for the Fourth Annual Metro Atlanta Helen serve as readers, score keepers, and artistry demonstrated in the Children’s Ruffin Reading Bowl Competition on other general volunteers. There will be Choir’s latest commercial CD release, Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. training sessions for volunteers on Circles of Motion.” Friday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m., Saturday, Helen Ruffin was a library media spe- Feb. 4, at 8 a.m. Additional online “Martha Shaw has shaped the sweet voic- cialist who wanted to excite kids about training is also available at: es of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir reading. In response to her posting on http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/hrrb/file into a superbly blended instrument,” says the selection committee for DeKalb s/156A4B171A794D62AA7ED93F55 Beegle in his review. “The sound is pleas- County Georgia’s Children Book 46B2B2.pdf. ing, the phrasing graceful, the diction Award Nominee program, she decided clear. Shaw, the group’s founder, writes in to engage students throughout the For more information on Clayton the liner notes that the singers inspire her. county in a regional reading bowl. For State’s hosting the Reading Bowl, I would like to add that they inspire me, more information on the competition contact Baker at (678) 466-4334 or also. please visit [email protected]. http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/hrrb/. “These gifted choir members deserve to know and to sing the best — the very best To help with the Reading Bowl, — such as Britten and Vivaldi.” Clayton State Dean of Libraries Dr.

Deering Appointed to Editorial Board Of the Journal of Family Psychology Dr. Catherine Deering, Clayton State Association (APA) In addition to teaching in the undergradu- University professor of Psychology, has journal, and it is con- ate and masters program in psychology at been appointed to the editorial board for sidered the premiere Clayton State, Deering is an associate the Journal of Family Psychology. family research jour- clinical professor of Psychiatry and nal, publishing inno- Behavioral Sciences at the Emory Appointments to the Board are made by vative empirical University School of Medicine, where she the editor and associate editors of the research with real- teaches and supervises psychiatry resi- journal, based on their assessment of the world applicability. dents, pre-doctoral psychology interns, quality and value of the potential Deering’s areas of Deering and postdoctoral psychology fellows. appointee’s research article reviews for expertise include fam- the journal over time. Deering has been a ily systems theory, sibling relationships, reviewer for the journal since 2001. variations in family structure (e.g., divorce, single parent families, adoption), The Journal of Family Psychology is a family communication patterns, and cou- top-tier American Psychological ples and family therapy interventions.

Cox Reaches Milestone as Lakers Defeat Augusta State by Lee Wright, Sports Information

The milestones continue to grow for Conference action at the Athletics and ningest active women’s head coach at the Clayton State women’s head basketball Fitness Center. Division II level. coach Dennis Cox. For Cox, it was his 200th victory in his There was little doubt that the milestone On Jan. 14 Clayton State made it 13 eighth season at the Clayton State helm, would take place as the Lakers shot 51 straight victories as the Lakers defeated making him 200-46 overall with a win- Cox, cont’d., p. 13 visiting Augusta State 85-47 in Peach Belt ning percentage of .813; the third-win- Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 13 Gibbons Wins 200th as Clayton State Rolls Past Flagler By Lee Wright, Sports Information

The Clayton State Laker men’s basketball “That is a nice honor and a tribute to the team got Teondre Williams back in his players and staff that have been a part of offensive rhythm on Thursday night, and this success,” said Gibbons. “Tonight was in turn, also got head coach Gordon just what the doctor ordered and it was a Gibbons a long-awaited milestone. great team win. We were very balanced and wanted to get Teondre going. Tonight, Williams scored a game-high 27 points as he shot lights out.” the Lakers rolled to an impressive 78-59 Peach Belt Conference victory at Flagler. After struggling with his shooting over The win marked the 200th victory at the last four games, Williams came alive Clayton State for Gibbons, who is now in on Thursday. The senior wing connected his 11th season at the Laker helm. on 10-for-16 from the floor and drained 3- point baskets. He scored 22 points alone Gibbons is now 200-115 at Clayton State. in the first half as the Lakers staked them- In his 21st season as a head coach at the selves to a 22-point lead at halftime. Division II level, Gibbons is 446-180. He Flagler twice trimmed the Laker lead to is one of few head coaches at any level four points early in the first half before that has recorded 200 or more victories at two different programs. Gibbons

Clayton State Women’s Tennis Ranked Seventh in Division II Coming off the best season in program ranked 12th, Flagler is ranked 13th and State’s Mar. 18 match at home against history, the Clayton State Laker women’s Georgia College is ranked 16th. 2011 Georgia College has been moved up to 1 tennis team is highly-ranked heading into NCAA Division II national runner-up p.m., and the Lakers’ Apr. 15 match at the upcoming 2012 season. Lynn is the preseason top-ranked team. UNC Pembroke will be at 10 a.m.

In the recently-released ITA Individually, the Clayton State team of Mason also added three matches in (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Marie Cercelletti and Ivana Krommelova March. Clayton State will square off Division II Preseason Top 25 Poll, are ranked 15th in the nation in doubles. against top-ranked Lynn in Savannah on Clayton State is ranked seventh in the Krommelova was selected as an ITA Mar. 3 in a rematch of last season’s nation. This marks the highest national Division II All-American last season, and NCAA Division II “Final Four” match. In preseason ranking for Clayton State in the she and Cercelletti advanced to the ITA addition, Clayton State will play two history of Laker women’s tennis. Clayton Southeast Regional semifinals in doubles matches in Orlando during the first week State is coming off a banner 2011 season back in the fall. of March, on Mar. 6 against Division I which the Lakers finished 18-8 under Delaware State and Mar. 9 against Albion. first-year head coach Le’Trone Mason, Mason also announced some schedule advancing to the NCAA Division II “Final changes and additions for the 2012 sea- The Lakers open the 2012 season on Feb. Four” for the first time ever. son. 4 at home against defending NAIA National Champion Auburn-Montgomery. Clayton State is one of five teams from The Lakers’ Peach Belt Conference show- the Peach Belt Conference that is presea- down at Armstrong has been moved from son nationally-ranked. Armstrong is Mar. 5 to Apr. 6 at 2 p.m., and there are ranked third, while Columbus State is also two time changes of note. Clayton

Cox, cont’d. from p. 12 percent from the field and 74 percent from Brittany Hall paced a balanced Clayton formance from their bench with 34 the free throw line. Defensively, Clayton State attack with 13 points, followed by points. State limited Augusta State to only 36 per- senior Tanisha Woodard with 12 points cent shooting from the field and only 11 and six assists. Junior Drameka Griggs percent (1-for-9) from 3-point range. The scored 12 points off the bench with four Lakers also out-rebounded the Lady assists, while Kayla Mobley scored 11 Jaguars 38-27. points. The Lakers got another strong per- Campus Review Page 14 January 23, 2012

Zeller Takes Eddins Trophy, Trivia Time Ellington and Stillion Gear Up for 2012 Dixville Notch? The winner of the 2011 Tom Eddins biggest singing competition wins, but, Virtual Trivia Trophy, Director of Opera he’s probably just being modest. by John Shiffert, University Relations and Vocal Studies and Coordinator, Only in America could a hamlet with Division of Music Dr. Kurt-Alexander The joint runners-up for 2011, Jill nine registered voters attract the Zeller, is naturally thrilled with this singu- Ellington, and Dr. B.D. Stillion, both also entire nation’s attention for one day. lar honor. commented on Zeller’s victory. Yet, as Brett Reichert noted, he must have heard the name of Dixville “I am, of course, thrilled — perhaps this “I'm happy that my dear friend Kurt- Notch, N.H., at least 50 times before high honor will convince my students that Alexander won, and I am also considering 9 a.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 10. it is useful after all to set out with the actu- my total as a win, since I usually can't al intention of never forgetting anything download the Campus Review for a day And, only in Dixville Notch do the you learn, in contrast to merely retaining or several, so I basically can count on nine voters stay up past midnight to it just long enough to get through a course never having the first answer to any- be the first to cast their votes in the final,” he emails. “Although I must say thing,” emails Stillion. “To come in sec- state’s presidential primary. Is this a that it is quite an unaccustomed experi- ond under those conditions I definitely great country, or what? ence to find myself in some position other consider `winning.’" than runner-up.” Actually, Reichert was a little slow “(It) doesn’t sit well that I was second!” with the “Reply” button this time, as Zeller partially explains his last comment emails Ellington with a happy face. his answer came in fourth, behind Jill with a cryptic reference to one of his Ellington (one of last year’s second place finishers, who vows to go for the top this year), Rob Taylor, and Shooting Struggles Hurt B.D. Stillion. Defending champion Kurt-Alexander Zeller (see accompa- Clayton State in Loss at Armstrong nying story) was fifth. by Lee Wright, Sports Information Now, maybe you can guess that one After enjoying one of their better shooting only seven points on a struggling 3-for-17 of the candidates who split those nine performances of the season on Thursday, shooting performance from the field. the Clayton State Laker men’s basketball votes was once a professor in the University System of Georgia. team had its offensive struggles on “I am so proud of the way our guys battled Saturday as the Lakers dropped a 62-55 in a tough situation,” said Clayton State The question is, where did he teach? decision at Armstrong in Peach Belt head coach Gordon Gibbons. We didn’t Conference action. have the greatest possessions offensively, Don’t send your answer to the presi- especially in the second half. But we bat- dent, since he won’t need this infor- The defeat drops the Lakers to 10-6 over- tled hard and refused to quit.” all and 3-5 in the Peach Belt, while mation until the fall, send it to [email protected]. First cor- Armstrong improves to 9-9 overall and 5- Reco Lewis paced the Lakers with a rect answer gets an all-expense paid 5 in the Peach Belt. career-high 15 points, while Drew trip to Dixville Notch. Bachanov scored 13 points. Clayton State Clayton State shot only 32 percent from is at home on Wednesday, playing host to the field and only 32 percent from 3-point Lander at 7:30 p.m. at the Athletics and range in the process. The Lakers’ leading Fitness Center. scorer, Teondre Williams, was limited to

Website, cont’d. from p. 15 intertwined, meaning that Clayton State Other features of the new website include Having just rolled out the new website game coverage can now be automatically the ability to do text, Facebook and this week, it’s still a work in progress as updated as the games are in progress. Twitter blasts. Individuals can register to far as results for past seasons are con- There also are a lot more live stats avail- have text results as well as Facebook and cerned. For now, there is a link to the old able, and a better video system, since the Twitter posts sent direct to their cell website for past season results. entire Peach Belt uses Ustream. Thus, all phones. In addition, the graphics quality Peach Belt basketball games will be on on the new website is better, since better live streaming video. photos can be loaded onto the new site. Campus Review January 23, 2012 Page 15 Sports

By Tuning Up Flagler and Armstrong Lakers Tune Up for this Week’s Lander/Aiken Games The Clayton State Laker women’s basket- Thus, the Lakers come into the most on their own floor in last year’s Peach ball team scored the first 16 points of the important week of the season thus far on a Belt tournament. game on Saturday and never looked back roll. Clayton State will start this week by as the Lakers rolled to an impressive 93- hosting arguably the second-best Division Clayton State had a tremendous offensive 48 victory at Armstrong Atlantic in Peach II team from 2010/2011, the Lander output against Armstrong; the most points Belt Conference action. Bearcats. Laker fans will recall last year’s scored in a game this season for the famous #1 vs. #2 game wherein Clayton Lakers, and the most in a game since scor- The victory is the 16th straight for State edged the then-top ranked Bearcats ing 97 points last season against Barton in Clayton State, which is currently ranked 83-81 on a last second basket in the lane the second round of the NCAA Division II second (with a bullet) in Division II. The by Tanisha Woodward. The next National Tournament. Lakers are now 18-1 overall and 8-0 in the Laker/Bearcat meeting came in the Peach Belt. And now comes the real NCAA regional finals, and produced a “We got off to a real good start, and that’s test… Lander (Wednesday) and USC somewhat different scenario, a dominat- important on the road,” Cox said. “We just Aiken (Saturday), back-to-back, at the ing 76-60 Clayton State win. Thus, it can played two real good halves – without a Athletics & Fitness Center be assumed that Lander, currently the first doubt our best two halves offensively so place team in the East Division of the far this season.” The win came two days after the Lakers Peach Belt, will come loaded for bearcat blitzed Flagler, winning 80-44 after being (or something like that) on Wednesday, Woodard paced a balanced Laker scoring tied at 30 at the half. Do the math, in the Jan. 25. Game time is 5:30 p.m. attack with 16 points, nine rebounds and last three quarters of basketball (60 min- six steals, while Keona Dixon scored 15 utes) Clayton State has outscored the Saturday, the Lakers will “welcome” (for points off the bench. Shacamra Jackson opposition, 143-62. want of a better term) USC Aiken to the and Brittany Hall each scored 13 points, Athletics & Fitness Center for a 3:30 p.m. while Hall also dished out six assists. As “We really executed well, and played with game (note the earlier than typical start an added attraction to the upcoming a lot of energy and focus today,” said time.) Although the Pacers were recently Lander game, Hall is only 10 points shy of Clayton State head coach Dennis Cox beaten by UNC Pembroke, they have been becoming the eighth player in Laker after the Armstrong game. “We really ranked as high as 11th nationally this sea- women’s basketball history to reach 1,000 clicked on all cylinders offensively and it son, and are the last team to defeat the career points. was a real good effort.” Lakers, in the one-point overtime decision

Presto! Clayton State Athletics has a New Website by John Shiffert, University Relations As easy as saying, “presto!” the Clayton State The move to a new website is in keeping sites created by outside vendors like University Athletic Department, home of the with the rest of the Peach Belt Conference Presto. As a result, all of the Peach Belt 2011 NCAA Division II women’s basketball – all of the other Peach Belt members sites (and the conference website) are national champions, has a new website that’s (except one) have Presto Sports websites as quick as the Lakers’ full court pressure. and, in general, many Division II athletic Website, cont’d., p. 14 programs are moving to having their web- That’s presto, as in Presto Sports in Campus Review Rockville, Md., which designed the new January 23, 2012 site which will allow Clayton State Athletics to take fuller advantage of social Editor: John Shiffert media and video in promoting the Lakers. Writers: Erin Fender Ciji Fox The new Athletics web page is still linked Lauren Graves to the Clayton State University home page at www.clayton.edu, however, there’s a Layout: Lauren Graves new URL for Laker Athletics; Photography: Erin Fender http://www.claytonstatesports.com. That’s Graphic Design: Lauren Graves right, the Lakers are now a Dot Com.