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Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to apply for staff positions for Fall 2016! TheGeorgia Gwinnett College lobe Lawrenceville,G GA 8th Edition Concealed carry could come to campus By John Preston they can be kept in cars, want some people armed.” Corbin adding, “We ask that you “Should guns be allowed Faculty Respond to Staff Reporter register these firearms so on campus? Maybe, maybe Campus Gun law that we know if you have not. I have seen the data State legislators will soon one or not.” on both sides and both By John Preston Corbin begin voting on a bill that The passage of HB 859 make some pretty good Staff Reporter may make it legal to carry a would overrule this policy arguments,” Hunter said. “If Faculty members at Georgia Gwin- concealed weapon into any and make it legal to bring it was allowed, I might carry nett College have strong responses to college, university or other concealed weapons into on campus.” the recently proposed Campus Carry postsecondary education campus buildings and “I don’t know if [HB 859] law. institution in the state of rooms. will pass this time. For many House Bill 859, known as Campus Georgia. “Pro-gun people will say people it’s an emotional Carry, would allow concealed fire- arms onto the campus of every post- House Bill 859, or Campus ‘bad guys select us because issue.” secondary education institution in Carry was introduced to the we’re soft targets,’” Dr. “My professional opinion Georgia. Ronald Hunter, professor is very much that, in within the Senate, the Senate The bill passed with House floor, January 27. “I don’t support the current law” passed a resolution in strong bipartisan support. The current law, HB 60, of criminology and former Georgia, we might see that Dr. Gary Nelson, professor of Math- was signed by Governor member of the police force, passed and it would not support of the current state Churches and businesses ematics Education said in a phone Nathan Deal in 2014 and said. “I’ve read the data on have a great deal of impact,” law; that resolution, passed are currently allowed to ban interview. does not allow guns to both sides and there’s always Hunter said. in November, was supported firearms and they are only “A gun-free zone is a welcome mat be carried onto college a tendency to cherry-pick “Georgia Gwinnett College by a vote of 23 to 0 (with 8 permitted in government for people that want to do something campuses or the campuses data to fit your argument.” supports the current law,” Senators absent on the day buildings that don’t have … adults with permits should be al- lowed to carry on campus.” of other postsecondary “If you had a climate where Director of Public Affairs, of the vote),” Faculty Senate security. Meaning it’s legal He said that he does not believe education institutions. there was going to be campus Sloan Jones clarified as the President Dr. Rachel Bowser to carry a concealed weapon anyone should have to own a gun disturbances [referring to official statement of GGC. confirmed on behalf of the into the local library but not “You cannot physically nor should anyone prevent him from Faculty Senate. the state capitol. carry [firearms] inside the crimes at Georgia State], “Regardless of the ultimate owning a gun if it made his classroom building. Concealed or not, from a police perspective outcome on this issue, GGC HB 859 follows House Bill According to a poll taken safer. you’re not supposed to have you wouldn’t want students will continue to support the 60, also known as the “Safe by the Atlanta Journal- “People who support the [banning a firearm.” Captain Michael carrying guns.” law.” Carry Protection Act” which Constitution in 2014, 78 firearms from campus] do so out of Irizarry of Campus Police “If we were in a climate “After discussing opposing allows concealed weapons in percent of Georgia voters ignorance,” he said. “They don’t have explained. where mass-shootings were faculty views, including at churches, state government opposed bringing guns onto the right to tell me I don’t have the right to defend myself and my stu- He went on to confirm that common, maybe you would least one opposing view buildings, school zones and college campuses. certain parts of airports. dents.” When asked whether or not he thought Campus Carry would be passed, he responded, “It has a better chance now than two years ago.” Dr. Nelson’s views put him in the Black History Month in academics minority amongst his peers. By Tysheira Scribner Last November, the GGC Faculty Staff Reporter Senate passed a resolution support- Inside ing the current law banning firearms from college campuses in the state of Students and faculty hope to Georgia. The resolution passed with see a growing number of classes a unanimous vote of twenty eight to focused on African American News Pages 1-6 zero (eight senate members being ab- studies throughout the year, sent at the time). not only during Black History Concealed Weapons Month. Resonse to Gun Law Continued on page 4 “I feel that every college should BHM in Academics have a field of study in African Academic Minors Changes American history,” Joshua Yoga Lanier, a GGC student, said. PSA: Assault in GGC is gradually offering Pergola Construction more courses dedicated to SEGUE Success African American culture. Humanitarian Awards B-Atrium Course options include African RSO Success By Laura Walsh what Toni Morrison is doing in view,” Freeman said. American History-1877, African eCore Classes Editor-in-Chief American History 1 and The her most recent works.” Walker once added a dash of Atlantic Slave Trade. The nearly full class is giving black history to one his english Suicide Prevention Wheelchair bound student flipped Associate Professor of English, students a high dosage of courses, which turned out to be FEMA at GGC over by 6’0 black male in the Dr. Antiwan Walker, is currently African American works from quite rewarding. Murals on Campus B-Atrium on Feb. 10. teaching English 3343-African the 18th to 21st century. “It was a little bit of The BHM Events The victim was not seriously American literature. The class Walker would also like to Narrative of Frederick Douglas injured and the perpetrator is still at has been offered every two see GGC offer a certificate that I had taught about how Editorials Page 7-9 large. years since spring 2012, with the in African American Studies, he learned to read and write,” Campus Cat "This is an ongoing investigation,” number of students enrolled in similar to the certificate GGC Walker said. Parking Problems campus Chief of Police, Terrance the course doubling each year it offers in Latin American Studies. “A former student contacted Restaurants Schneider said. “We haven’t caught “I think [a certificate] would be me on Facebook and tagged has been taught. Letter from the Editor the perpetrator.” “[The class] gives people excellent and is way overdue,” me in a picture of Frederick The perpetrator is described as the opportunity to learn about senior Ciera Freeman, an Douglass on google celebrating Zombies having short black hair, a slender to African American literature, english major, said. “This would his birthday and she said, thanks Arts and Culture Pages 10 medium build and wearing a black life, and culture. But it also give students the opportunity to to my professor Dr. Antiwan College Night or navy peacoat and khaki pants, further explore the history of Walker, I know who this person gives them the opportunity to TOOL according to the police report. textually witness the writings African Americans.” is.” The two were initially sitting at the and the creativity black people “For so long all Americans “I think it’s important because Sports Page 11 same table but the victim moved to have done,” Walker said. have been forced to learn not only do Black students Grizzlies 9-0 another table after not*icing the man “[Students] will be able western history through a non- need to know their history but 100th Softball Win talking to himself. He then pushed to appreciate these things African American screen. Even everyone needs to know the down and threw Chik-fil-a sauce on and be able to trace critical- the history that is required for ways in which or how Black Just for Fun Page 12 the victim. historiography from the everyone to learn in grade school people have contributed to Please contact campus police at beginning of Negro Spirituals to is only that from one point of American culture,” said Walker. 678.407.5333 with any information. News, 2 Februrary 2016 Major changes made to academic minors policy By Rusty Hatchell sults last semester, starting with a col- resume apart from hundreds of others Staff Reporter laboration between Chase Goodwin, applying for the same position. president of the Student Government Goodwin and Dr. Galle were imme- the new policy ... The policy regarding academic mi- Association, Dr. Wilkes, and Dr. Mar- diately affirmed of the policy amend- nors has recently been changed and ni Brown, assistant professor of so- ment. The change will surely relieve immediately affects students at Geor- ciology. students who may have needed to stay could mean graduating gia Gwinnett College. Some students “We pressed the Deans and Provost an additional semester or year in order may be able to pick up the extra distin- to evaluate the wording of minors at to complete the requirements for both a semester early for guishment of a minor without staying our school as it compares to other USG their major and minor. in school any longer or even taking schools and BOR,” said Brown. She Sean Smith, a systems and securi- additional classes. compiled a team of faculty senators ty major, has taken upper-level film many students. All printed material regarding the that also included Dr. Rachel Bowser, courses, but has yet to declare the mi- ment Association, students pursuing a technology, and criminology minors academic minor policy states that “no Associate Professor of English, Dr. nor. “I think it is silly that classes get minor can now do so under the same were all instituted at GGC during the more than one half of the credit hours Beth Cavalier, Assistant Professor of taken away as electives for minors,” guidelines given to the other USG 2011 calendar year. Geography and in the minor can be duplicative.” How- Sociology, and Dr. Michael Fournier, Smith stated. “I’ve held off declaring schools. film followed in 2014, while sociolo- ever, this policy has been reviewed at Assistant Professor of English. my minor due to the chance of having The quick email at the end of the gy is the newest minor program, im- the state level and has been amended Soon after, the policy was sent to to take extra classes.” semester simply mentioned the update plemented in 2015. in the student body’s favor. the Board of Regents for revisions and “I was able to learn more about a to academic minors without explana- Dr. Brown noticed two things when “Courses from Area F may be was returned with one clear change subject that I really like. Classes in tion and the change has not been pub- implementing the sociology minor at counted as duplicative courses for the which was voted on and affirmed by my film minor, like Latin-American licized. Requests for explanations on GGC: “many students were interest- minor” is the new policy and while it the President’s cabinet on November Cinema, helped me with my major the incorrect policy were not immedi- ed [in] minors, and … how difficult may seem small, it could mean grad- 12. The change was mentioned in an studies,” said Alex Mendez. Mendez, ately answered by GGC public affairs. it was for students to pursue minors.” uating a semester early for many stu- email sent by Associate Provost Jo a history major, could have graduated Hopefully mentors will be well Six of the nine instituted minors are dents. Galle to the student body and took ef- last year, but decided to keep his mi- versed in the new policy and be able located in the School of Liberal Arts. “This is an issue that has been dis- fect immediately. nor in film declared. to encourage students to pursue the The psychology discipline refused cussed at GGC for years, behind the “GGC students were not being well- Dr. Wilkes explains that the previ- minors they desire. If you have ques- to implement a minor of their own scenes” said Dr. Chad Wilkes, Asso- served by a policy that prevents them ous policy’s “net effect was that GGC tions about a possible minor, talk to until the policy was amended. The ciate Professor of World Religions. from gaining the distinction of earning was not able to offer minors that stu- your mentor. newly-amended policy should now “Multiple bodies, including the Facul- an academic minor,” said Dr. Wilkes. dents want because of the needless ex- Georgia Gwinnett College offers allow for a more streamlined process ty Senate, the Deans, interested facul- He added that students should seri- tra time and expense involved.” Due nine minor programs in addition to for both faculty mentors and students ty, and the SGA made contributions to ously consider adding a minor as any to the willingness of multiple faculty fifteen majors. Leadership, English, who are interested in the various mi- this long conversation.” small distinguishment can set your members and the Student Govern- political science, history, information nor programs. The discussions finally brought - re Free yoga classes now at GGC Declaring a minor: By Julie Thompson Staff Reporter 7 not-so-easy steps By Dr. Chad Wilkes Associate Professor at GGC

Declaring your GGC Minor (Spring 2016): Step 1: Log-in to MyGGC (https://my.ggc.edu) Go to the ‘Students’ Tab and select ‘Registrar’s Office’ from the drop-down menu Step 2: Find and print the form called ‘Declare Minor Form’ Step 3: Fill out the form with your Major, Major Concentration (if applicable), and requested Minor Step 4: The form asks you to list 5 or 6 classes you intend to take to get your minor. Note 1: To minor in Business or English, you need to list 6 classes from the GGC catalog. Note 2: To minor in Criminal Justice, Film, Geography, History, Information Technology, Political Science, or Sociology, you need to list 5 classes from Photo Credit: Shutterstock the GGC Catalog. Note 3: To find the GGC Catalog, go to www.ggc.edu. Go to the Heather Shipman hopes to attract a regular “I felt good and relaxed,” Harris said of the ‘Academics’ Tab and select ‘Catalog.’ At the bottom of the page you will crowd to her weekly yoga class at Georgia class. see a link called ‘GGC Course Listing.’ Select either 5 or 6 courses from the Gwinnett College. Paid for with student fees, the Shipman’s class is open to all levels, but she hour long class meets at 5:30 pm in the Group admits, “If I consistently get the same students Minor discipline. Fitness Room at the college gym. for several weeks, I’ll add in more challenging Note 4: If your minor discipline has a course entitled ‘Special Topics,’ you “As many people are already aware, yoga can postures to give them the option to push can list that multiple times on the form, so long as they have different course help improve flexibility and provide relaxation,” themselves further into their practice.” titles each time. Shipman, 24, said, “However, it is lesser known Shipman allows her students to adapt the that yoga can improve strength as well. It is a positions as they see fit. During the Extended- Step 5: The form requires the signature of your mentor. low-impact, full body workout that can have a Hand-To-Toe position Shipman suggested the Note 1: If you are uncertain who your mentor is, you can log in to Banner to large impact on your life.” more advanced students take their leg to the side, find that information. A GGC senior and Exercise Science major, allowing a different stretch. Shipman has been certified as a yoga instructor Although other parties occasionally intrude on Step 6: You need the signature of the Dean of the school of your Major. (For for “just over a year now.” the room, the ambience was tranquil, complete example, if your major is Biology, you need the signature of the Dean of the Shipman’s first encounter with yoga was at with Shipman’s yoga playlist including new age School of Science and Technology.) a ballet class. Her dance teacher incorporated artists such as Soul Food and Shiva Rae. various poses into the warm up, but Shipman “Remember to push off both feet,” Shipman Note 1: The Dean of the School of Liberal Arts is Adolfo Santos (asantos1@ did not earnestly pursue yoga until she attended advised her Warrior I-positioned class. ggc.edu) Phone: 678.407.5601 (C Building: Room 1105) GGC. Shipman concluded the class with the Hindi Note 2: The Dean of the School of Science and Technology is Thomas “I noticed that GGC offered yoga classes, so gesture,“Namaste,” placing her palms together. Mundie ([email protected]) Phone: 678.407.5353 (Allied Health and I decided to go to one and really enjoyed it, as Shipman works for the Outdoor Adventures Science Building, Suite 3209) it helped improved/maintain my flexibility and program, providing the student body with outdoor relieve stress. I went to it as often as I could and education and entertainment. Note 3: The Dean of the School of Business is Tyler Yu ([email protected]) would practice yoga at home.” The department has prepared a ski trip from Phone: 678.407.5833 With her former instructor’s encouragement, February 21-22. (I Building: Room 1101) Shipman became certified to teach a style of yoga Outdoor Adventures also provides kayaking, called Vinyasa. The Sanskrit word refers to a rock climbing and hiking activities. Step 7: You also need the signature of the Dean of the school of your Minor if transition between two positions. Positioning and To find out more visit the GGC website, or from a different school. breath are the key elements of this school of yoga. send a message to Outdoor Adventures’ email-- Nursing student Zoe Harris, 23 attended the [email protected]. sessions premiere on January 11th. News, 3 Februrary 2016 Pergola pulls Grizzlies out of hibernation By Andrew Lindner Student Submission pergola are mixed. “I feel like we needed it,” said In an effort to create more student Business Major, Debrina Watson. seating, Georgia Gwinnett College “It’s not really necessary to spend is building a pergola between the $175,000 on this, I mean it could GGC Library and Student Center. probably go toward something else,” Construction on the $175,000 project is said Personal Psychology Major, expected to be completed in February. Alondra Hairston. The 20’ x 50’ pergola, similar to a “None of this [money] is coming from gazebo, will have an open roof with the student fees,” Sr. Associate Vice cedar slats and ceiling fans. A stacked President for Financial Operations, Ruth stone, double-sided gas fireplace will Berger said. be surrounded by movable furniture and “We were able to spend state funds steel columns. because this is an outdoor space for “It’ll pool students, I think, together,” people.” Associate Vice President of Facilities, The pergola is the latest expansion Frank Covington said. “Because even following the addition next to Panda with the Adirondacks we put out on Express last year, which accommodated the quad, those green chairs, you’ll see more students with extra chairs and people cluster there.” tables inside and added umbrella tables Student reactions concerning the outside.

Photo Provided by GGC Facilities SEGUE program: student success story By Tysheira Scribner Young and Dr. Jennifer Wunder every semester since 2012; and other skills as well as help Staff Reporter banded with English professors with the exception of Summer students develop confidence,” Cara Minardi, Christine term. Savage was the first Minardi said. Heilman, Kim Davis, Tonya SEGUE student to graduate in Minardi credits her honesty When former marine Matt Ritola, Amanda Sepulveda, and December. In fact, he doubts as one of the reasons she has Savage began his college career Suzanne Biedenbach in hopes he would have made it this far been able to gain her students at GGC, he never imagined he of piloting an idea that would without the support he gained trust. would graduate with a 3.49 alter remediation in English from his SEGUE experience. “There’s a lot of research GPA. After four years in the courses for GGC students. “I probably still would be that shows that your generation Marines, including 7 months The group had one semester here. She helped me get through is really looking for mentors in Afghanistan, Savage’s to plan, and in spring 2012, college and the experience. not just for professional reasons academic and personal success they began testing their ideas I knew I couldn’t be a good but also people that are not began when he enrolled in for SEGUE. The program has student. She kind of hit me your parents to look to, to say, GGC’s SEGUE program with continued to develop since. over the head a few times with what does life look like? What Dr. Cara Minardi in the Spring “The goal was to streamline a hammer,” Savage said of is it like to be an adult? What of 2013. basic writers so they don’t Minardi. With Dr. Minardi’s are the ways of moving through SEGUE is a program that get caught up taking remedial tactfulness and honesty, “ you adulthood?” Minardi said. allows students to take both classes,” says Minardi, one of wouldn’t beat around the bush, One thing Savage maintains English 0099 and English 1101 the original six behind SEGUE. “ Savage added. is Dr. Minardi’s dedication to concurrently in one semester. Essentially, students do not lose Minardi knows academic her students. “She cares about The word “segue” refers to a a semester by taking English struggles are not the only every student she knows. She smooth transition from one 0099 the semester before taking problems that students face. personally knows each person. thing to another, and that is English 1101. Students today deal with a Who they are and what they are exactly what the program does. The program accommodates number of issues concerning coming from. She cares about The course is designed to help both traditional and social class, family, race, every single one of us,” he said. basic writers transition into nontraditional students with the gender, and sexual orientation. She keeps in touch with all higher level performers. exception of those taking dual These issues can affect how her students, even trailing them It all started in 2011, when enrollment. well a student does in their on Facebook when necessary. Dr. Minardi and Matt Savage, Photo Credit : Tysheira Scribner Georgia was one of ten states to While there is usually a cap academic career. Besides the barriers that win a million dollar grant from of twenty-three students in “I don’t think using one SEGUE removes, Dr. Minardi is wrong with these students “Matt is much, much Complete College America English 1102 courses, SEGUE approach is always a good believes the program is is something Mike Rose calls smarter than he may ever own, Foundation sponsored by Bill courses cap at sixteen, lessening idea-- most approaches are especially successful because ‘intellectual hurt’. So a lot of and that’s just the truth. He and Melinda Gates. As one the student to teacher ratio. most effective when applied of the relationships students the time it’s not their writing, actually earned his GPA and of the four schools in Georgia Students are simultaneously to specific contexts. However, are able to create with their it’s their confidence about their worked really hard for it,” that won the grant, GGC was enrolled in groups of eight, there are advantages to professors. writing that really does a job on Minardi said. allotted funds to create a new into two sections of 1101, and letting students lead. It can Minardi explained that her them.” This fall, SEGUE increased program that would transform then all sixteen students come help students understand and “pedagogy is all about giving Currently, Savage is putting from eight sections to twenty- remediation. together for the workshop practice how to be self-directed students a voice and hopefully his Criminology degree to use four, with a possibility of With Haydock as the project portion. and can also help students learn reconnecting them with their through an internship at the twenty-eight sections this manager, Associate Dean Tom SEGUE has been offered leadership, communication, writing, because most of what Winder Police Department. upcoming spring. News, 4 Februrary 2016 Two GGC students honored with Keys to a successful student organization Humanitarian Awards By Simone Seerattan Staff Reporter By Quinn Mayes With more than 100 Registered Student Organizations Staff Reporter on campus, success is dependant on several factors. RSOs are student created clubs and organizations repre- Georgia Gwinnett College students, Tammy Lu senting a variety of interests. and Martavious Charlow, were awarded the GGC The establishment of an RSO begins with the necessi- Humanitarian Award during the annual Martin ty of five criteria: a full-time GGC faculty or staff mem- Luther King Commemorative luncheon hosted ber, a minimum of five student members, a constitution, by the Office of Student Involvement. GGC Co- three elected officers, and the completion of officer ordinator of Student Involvement Allen Clarke training for the three officers. presented the awards on Monday Jan. 14. RSOs must re-register their organization once a year “The award represents someone who works by updating new information about the organization hard and selflessly while also wanting to make with the Office of Student Involvement. a difference in their community and those two “The successful RSOs are constantly planning during were the perfect candidates,” said Student Gov- down time,” said Rachel Patti, Assistant to the Asso- ernment Association Freshman Senator Inaara ciate Director of Student Involvement. “Rebooting is Babwani, who helped organize the event. harder than keeping going.” The award nominations are based on the After creation, getting funding can be an important amount of community service and volunteering element to the success of an RSO but it can be a daunt- on and off campus. Lu and Charlow both served ing task. over 25 hours during the fall semester and at- “You have to go after funding like you would go after tended many Volunteer GGC events, according enrolling in school. You have to want it, and go after it, to Clarke. and be in the Student Involvement Office,” says Jazmine Lu, a sophomore Chemistry major, is president McDonald, Vice President of the Black Student Union. of GGC’s Asian Student Association, the chair Tammy Lu with Allen Clarke “The key to your yearly budget is to have all your of the SGA Multicultural Student Services Com- monetary requests in as early as possible,” said Aaron mittee, and a Resident Assistant with the Resi- Photo Credit: GGC Butler, President of Allied Security Counter-Intelli- dence Life team. gence Initiative and Treasurer of Black Student Union. “It felt so amazing to be recognized for those “This is because there are tons of requirements around early Saturday morning opportunities I’ve taken the money you can or cannot request, and how funding advantage of,” Lu said. “My dedication to vol- works.” unteerism and giving back to the community is RSO funding is divided into two categories, an op- something I have always done. I don’t consider erational budget and the Student Organization Funding it a job or a means for a resume booster, I see it Allocation Board budget. as a special experience to reach out to our local “The operational budget is allocated no more than areas and create connections. The opportunity is once per academic year with a maximum of $500 at a already rewarding itself.” time,” said Rontai Walker, Associate Director of Stu- Charlow, the other award winner, is a freshman dent Involvement and the Student Center. Information Technology major from Ellenwood, “SOFAB, a board of GGC students and Student In- Ga. volvement staff members who aim to promote diversity “For me, it’s all about giving back and helping on campus, funds larger programs and initiatives of no those in need,” Charlow said. “Every day we take less than $1000 and no more than $2000.” the little things in life for granted so I always try “SOFAB allocation of funds happens on a monthly my best to help whoever I can.” basis. If hosting an event in March, go ahead and submit The Humanitarian Award was created after a SOFAB request in February. You need at least 30 days Volunteer GGC was founded in the fall of 2014. to get on the SOFAB schedule,” says Walker. The award recognizes students for dedicated ser- Budget requests must be submitted on getinvolved. vice work and service learning. ggc.edu in order to schedule a budget hearing. For more information on Volunteer GGC or Martavious Charlow with Allen Clarke “When in doubt, always contact Student Involvement any volunteer opportunities, refer to getinvolved. Photo Credit: GGC and the Student Center, or schedule a meeting,”Walker ggc.edu. said. “Don’t be afraid to ask if you need additional clarifi- cation, we are more than happy to help.”

Faculty respond to campus gun law Experience oral arguments for Continued from page 1 the landmark not to carry guns into the classrooms will case! By John Preston Corbin be held liable if a shooting occurs. But that Staff Reporter isn’t a professor’s job. While many of us will, no doubt, do whatever necessary to Date: “I want to be clear that I am opposed to protect our students and others, it shouldn’t February 22nd guns specifically on college campuses” Dr. be expected of us.” Jennie Stearns, associate professor of En- “As an academic institution, we are obli- glish, wrote in an email interview. gated to consider the evidence and facts and Time: “I think that one problem in this debate is whether we are providing our students the that many think that the arguments for or most nurturing learning environment that 5:00pm against guns and/or concealed carry laws we can” she said. “The evidence is clear generally also necessarily apply to college that guns lead to more gun violence not im- The Law Society presents campuses. They don’t.” proved safety,” she said. Location: LVIS - “For example, unlike mass shootings in Dr. Ronald Hunter who, professor of crim- Student Center places such as movie theaters and even ele- inology and expert in crime prevention, Brown v. mentary schools, all mass shootings on col- gave his expert opinion to the paper. He lege campuses have been committed by ei- does not think it likely that guns on cam- More Info: ther students or professors at those schools. pus would lead to more violence and also Board of [email protected] These haven’t been acts committed by in- understands the argument agaimst guns on dividuals looking for gun-free zones where campus. they can shoot strangers.” “Personally,” he said, “since we’re in Education “College campuses are places where many Georgia, we have the background checks, students are often stressed and intoxicated, but we don’t have familiarization where you Join The Law which doesn’t mix well with guns,” she have to shoot a course to be certified like A Moot Court in honor Society today! said. South Carolina or Florida has.” Dr. Stearns wrote extensively about the “I would be far more supportive if you of Black History Month costs of supplying gun storage, signage, and had to have additional screening and had to Meetings safety training, which the college would be maintain it, maybe annually. Then I would Mondays required to provide, and the burden this feel more secure than with someone who’s getinvolved.ggc.edu/organization/ would be on taxpayers. fired it once.” at 5:00pm “I also worry that professors who choose thesocietyoflaw News, 5 Februrary 2016 eCore classes may threaten student experience

By Rusty Hatchell Staff Reporter

Some faculty have concerns about the effects of the University System of Georgia’s eCore program and how it may undermine the student experience. . eCore is a USG lose their access to those The current spring Suicide prevention on campus collaborative program that benefits.” semester is the first full By Janie Durham books and provided resources which provides online courses Faculty at GGC are able semester that eCore has Copy Editor promoted stress relief for individuals in the subjects of English, to manage their classrooms been offered to students at seeking specific information. mathematics, science, without the need of teaching GGC, and while the college Georgia Gwinnett College’s “The office aims to counsel and government, psychology, assistants, and they are able maintains that teaching and Counseling and Psychological Services impart problem solving skills,” Dr. history, philosophy, Spanish to get to know each of their student engagement is a (CAPS) debuted the Grizzlies Saving Andrew Stochel, GGC Psychologist and sociology. students every semester. primary role of the faculty, Lives program at a suicide prevention and Suicide Prevention Specialist, said. It exists as a curriculum “A liberal arts education eCore is an alternative choice event on Jan. 20 in the Student Center. CAPS works with students outside the reign of GGC. is all about a strong core due to the flexibility and After sharing his own experiences “regarding a number of issues from This can deter students curricular experience, and convenience it offers. with suicide, Roland Behm, more serious issues such as, mental who seek the high-quality GGC is all about meaningful Students who feel eCore Representative from American health concerns, thoughts of suicide Foundation for Suicide Prevention, instruction given in the personal relationships courses may be more and dealing with loss and trauma, noted the importance of programs like to more common concerns such as traditional classroom setting. between students and beneficial to them must also Grizzlies Saving Lives. dealing with life issues, relationships Many faculty remain teachers,” said Dr. Bowser. note the importance of self- “Suicidal thoughts are not a sign of and career concerns,” Stochel said. steadfast about the quality “I would like to see GGC discipline to be successful. moral weakness, they do not reveal a “So even if a student is not interested of the traditional educational students in classrooms, “There are certain character flaw and they should not be in counseling, we can be a starting point experience offered on- making eye contact with characteristics a student a source of shame. If you’re having for him or her in trying to help them campus and advocate the peers and teachers. That’s needs to be successful in an thoughts of suicide, talk to someone determine how to get the assistance importance of learning why the college exists, and online course. They need you trust.” they need.” crucial elements of the core it’s why so many of us work to be organized and able “The privilege of a lifetime is being GGC was awarded The Garrett Lee curriculum in the classroom here.” to complete assignments who you are.” said Behm. Smith Suicide Prevention Grant last setting. “Georgia Gwinnett College and meet deadlines When asked if she thought Grizzlies summer by the Substance Abuse and Saving Lives was important to “As an English professor is committed to student independently,” Grattan said. Mental Health Services Administration students, senior Psychology major and (SAMHSA). at GGC, I spend the vast engagement which includes “Time management, Secretary of the Psychology club, Rose Dr. Tamara D’Anjou Turner, Director majority of my teaching time providing small classes, self-motivation, and the Phan, said, “Yes, because college life of Counseling and Psychological in core, or general education, student support through ability to self-pace to ensure is stressful.” Services, manages the grant along with classes, like ENGL 1101 and faculty-student mentoring completion of the course is The event featured speakers, student Dr. Stochel. ENGL 1102,” Dr. Rachel and an environment where essential. Students also need performers and displayed art aimed Dr. Turner spoke at the event, Bowser, assistant professor of the faculty knows their to be prepared to work just as at fostering hope while also defeating emphasizing that it is important for English, said. student’s names and is hard online as they would in depression. all staff, students and faculty to work “These core classes bring available to help the student a face-to-face course.” Booths offered adult coloring together and care about one another. our students into the GGC be successful,” Nancy culture and pass on the Grattan, GGC Registrar, said. benefits of small class size “Students considering and personal attention from eCore should talk with their instructors. When students mentors to determine whether complete those classes eCore is a good fit for them,” through eCore, well, they Grattan said. There is a Student Newspaper FEMA event puts GGC on the map By Julie Thompson News Editor Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and the Gwinnett county Emergency Federal Emergency Management Management branch of the National Association representatives convened at Transportation Board. Georgia Gwinnett College on Feb. 5 to discuss “It was a success in that it increased large-scale aviation accident response. awareness among participants regarding FEMA is the nation’s official emergency existing federal protocol and procedures response organization, and this event was the that would be implemented in response to a fifth in a series called “Large Scale Aviation situation like this,” said Gregory Swanson, Accident Response Exercises.” It was a the External Affairs manager for Gwinnett forum for local, state, federal and private County Emergency Management. [email protected] agencies to organize response strategies. Hosting this event also benefited the college Two hundred representatives gathered in in terms of public relations. Meetings every Wednesday at 1:00pm LVIS convention room in the Student Center “Federal folks now know we’re on the for seven hours of table-top simulations. map,” Buck Buchanan said. “We want to get The Gwinnett Emergency Management GGC’s name out there, and I think we did.” Association asked that GGC host the event. Crystal Paulk Buchanan, Public Affairs Buck Buchanan, GGC director of Emergency Officer for The Georgia Emergency Management, oversaw these logistics. GGC Management Agency, confirmed that Pick up your copy today at the Student Center! was also responsible for handling the meals, representatives from the following shuttles and other event details. organizations attended the event: “We knew it was going to be held somewhere Interested in Writing? Join us on Get Involved The National Transportation Safety in the Atlanta metro area, and we worked Board, Federal Aviation Administration, to use this facility,” Mary Hudak, director Federal Bureau of Investigation, commercial of External Affairs for FEMA’s southeast The globe at ggc air carriers, airport authorities, local region, said. jurisdictions and state agencies, such as “It’s a really good opportunity to test all @theglobe_ggc Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ of our roles, all our responsibilities, more Homeland Security, Georgia Department of importantly, how we coordinate with each @theglobe_ggc Transportation, Georgia Department of Public other and how we take care of the people Safety, Georgia Department of Public Health who are affected,” Hudak said. and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The exercise was sponsored by the U.S. getinv olved.ggc.edu/organization/TheGlobe For more information email: [email protected]

News, 6 Februrary 2016 New art promotes scholarship and excellence By Simone Seerattan Staff Reporter

When it comes to postsecondary educa- tion, fine arts may be the kick needed to push better integration forward on college campuses. The mural art initiative at Georgia Gwin- nett College began with the open minds of the Vice President of Academic and Stu- dent Affairs (VPASA) Committee, a mul- tidisciplinary body of faculty and staff, charged by Provost Richardson with bring- ing artistic diversity to the college campus. Supplemented by differing experiences of its members, ranging from business, li- brary science, liberal arts, and education, the VPASA seeks to bring art to all GGC students, not just the artistically-inclined. “We want to bring art that is meaning- ful, not superficial, to the curriculum. Art serves the purpose of integrative pedago- gy,” Dr. Carolina Blatt-Gross, Assistant Professor of Art, chair of VPASA, and ad- visor of the Mural Club at GGC, said. “Art serves as a parallel, unique way of approaching ideas.” The first mural project on campus, “Pur- Pursuit Mural, Photo Credit Simone Seerattan suit,” was implemented and completed in the spring of 2015. This mural was created “Leaving Space for Dreaming,” is current- the stretch of a 55-foot wall down a hall- to finish,” Blatt-Gross said. by Peter Ferrari, a local freelance painter ly in production by Erin McIntosh. way located in the H Building. The art reception for “Leaving Space for and muralist living and working right here McIntosh teaches full-time in the Art De- “The mural illustrates where all brilliant Dreaming” will be held on April 29 from in Atlanta. partment at the University of North Geor- things happen, because they precede data 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Building-H The inspiration behind the mural is the gia and also works as an artist in Athens, driven ideas,” Blatt-Gross said. lobby. pursuit of excellence in scholarship and Georgia. Creation of the murals can take place in There will be poetry readings, a Q&A pursuing dreams to get a college degree. “Erin wanted to create something specifi- a number of ways, requiring materials like session with the artist, and food to cele- It emulates a series of hands reaching to- cally for the science and technology build- acrylic paint, using grid contours, sketches, brate new art coming to GGC. Students wards a candle, illuminated in gold. ing,” Blatt-Gross said. “The mural rep- projections, free forming and paint layer- who attend will have the opportunity to “The ‘Pursuit’ project took 4 days!” resents the space between what we know ing by starting with base colors. see and talk about the artwork with other Blatt-Gross said. “There were cameras set as researchers and scientists and scholars, “Students, faculty, and staff can volunteer like-minded students. up to capture the evolution of the mural, it and what we imagine that we know.” to help out. Erin works Wednesday, Friday, They will also have the chance to meet was great.” The mural covers the stretch of As a teacher and an artist, McIntosh was and Saturday because she is full-time, so with and ask the artist what inspires her a 24- to 30-foot long wall in the A Build- inspired by her interest in molecular struc- she will finish in spring. The volunteer work. This will be an opportunity for GGC ing. ture and cellular activity to create an intu- schedule will be posted on A-1240. Volun- students to be a part of a cultural meet-up, The second mural project on campus, itive, thought-provoking space, covering teers can pick up paintbrushes to help Erin even if they are not in the discipline. Black History Month events on campus By Tysheira Scribner Black lives and police brutality. Staff Reporter “I just want to show my support to the black history traditions Quinn has In honor of Black History Month, had here at GGC,” Ruiz said. Black Student Union (BSU) is coordi- “When I looked up Zumba, I found nating a series of events in collabora- that Alberto “Beto” Perez, a Colombi- tion with Greenlight Activities Board, an choreographer and dancer who cre- African Voice, Organization of Latin ated Zumba in the early 1990’s, and it American Students (OLAS), Grizzly was really interesting to me that Zum- Dining, and the Office of Student In- ba spread across cultures, to different volvement. parts of the world.” A Human Rights Living Museum, Ruiz shifted his story to a conversa- Grizzly Dining Experience, and Rosa tion he had on a road trip with friends Parks Display are the events that have where he and the group were trying to taken place to date. remember the name of a boy shot and The Rosa Parks Display on the sec- killed by police while playing with a ond floor of the Student Center- fea BB gun. tured a timeline of her life, including “We couldn’t remember the name a mugshot of her 1955 arrest for re- but in turn, we started naming off fusing to surrender her bus seat to a different people. Sean Bell, Sandra white passenger, which helped launch Bland, Freddie Gray, until finally we a nationwide movement to end segre- get to Tamir Rice, but before that, we gation. hit about ten names. Even though our The Green and Grey Perspectives community isn’t struggling with these Forum took place Feb. 9, with the issues, we are fully aware. Having a subtitle “Debt: The New Slavery”. Its Zumba instructor today for Black His- purpose was to, “encourage students tory Month is just another sign of how to process, and think critically about close GGC is. We stand together side how to use education to inspire change by side,” he said. and provide solutions to the problems Meeks began the session with that beset our world.” stretches and eventually filled the Stu- Hip Hop Zumba took place Feb. 11 dent Center with popular jams. Kat on the third floor of the Student Cen- DeLuna’s “Whine Up” was first to ter, instructed by GGC student and play as students followed Meek’s lead. fitness instructor Teosha Meeks. The “I personally don’t work out but this class attracted about twenty-five stu- is a lot of fun and the music is amaz- dents as well as countless bypassers ing.” said Jazmine McDonald, Vice who joined in for minutes at a time. President of Black Student Union. BSU President, Quinn Mayes began “Hip-Hop Zumba brings you out of the session with a quick overview of your shell, and then it’s like this black the event and introduced Christian woman empowerment thing,” said Ruiz, senior Political Science major, Anna Miner, GGC Sophomore and and Vice President of the International Psychology major. Student Association. The complete events flyer for Black Ruiz took the microphone, explain- History Month can be found in your ing his own personal gratitude for cul- email or on GetInvolved.ggc.edu with Hip Hop Zumba in action, Photo Credit: Dr. Maria Lumpkin ture, and delivered a story concerning more events still to come. Editorial, 7 Februrary 2016 Ferocious Grizzlies make feline friends By Julie Thompson covered in tarp and lined with so my husband bought big bag of News Editor newspaper, is just outside of food,” said Hosicic. Thomas’s office in A-1681. “One spring, the cat had babies, The sounds of meows have Assistant professor of Biology, and then I feed more cats….some startled many students leaving their Dr. Clay Runck, whose office is black, some beige, many colors. 9 o’clock classes in A building. also near the cat’s lodging, has This spring, I think there will be Whiskers and glowing eyes have six cats at home and notes that more babies and I’ll keep feeding become a familiar sight while many the black-and-white cat is, in fact, them.” students and staff hold the cat as female. Runck notes that the feline has a dear as The General himself. “You can tell by her size,” said “nice setup”, but is concerned that As one takes notice of the cat, a Runck. “She’s small, although she excess food will attract other cats list of questions arise. Where did it has packed on a few pounds for the and “that could cause problems” as come from? How long has it been winter.” the cat population increases. there? Where does it go during It turns out that custodian Zimina “Cats are cool because they bouts of extreme temperatures? Hosicic, 62 is responsible for the aren’t as domestic as dogs,” Runck Who feeds the cat? shelter. said, who accepts the feral cat’s The cat is best known to those “My husband made a cat garage,” contempt for being petted. who work or take classes in A explained the native Bosnian. Others have come and gone, but building, where it has numerous With the help of an online Runck notes that this particular cat patrons. translator, the Bosnian native has been around A building for 3 to “He’s skittish. Doesn’t like explained that she has been feeding 4 years. people too much,” said Dr. Marty cats throughout her six year Does she have a name? Hosicic Thomas, Assistant Professor of employment at GGC. calls her “Zuchka,” a Bosnian Mathematics. “I see the cats one day, and I felt term of endearment for girls with The cat’s house, a small box so bad that anybody be hungry, colored hair. Photo Credit, Julie Thompson Persistent parking problems at GGC By Laura Walsh They are out there to do their job and not to worry Editor and Chief about making friends. “Every day of the week I get someone yelling You circle around the parking lots again and and cursing at me,” said Rodney Johnson, a junior again looking for a space, but you’re about to be majoring in Criminal Justice. Johnson has mas- late for class and of course you have a test. There’s tered the art of smiling and nodding as people vent a space open right by the door, but it’s marked for their frustrations over their citation. “I just smile visitors. What do you do? For many students, the and hand them the ticket, I generally don’t say risk is worth it until the citations begin to add up. anything at all,” said Johnson. The GGC website advises students on avoiding Johnson’s polite silence is in line with the recom- citations in a brief statement: “Park in designated mendations of his supervisor. “Parking Services areas only. Avoid parking in handicap, reserved, student workers are told not to get into confron- visitor spaces or other illegal areas unless you tations, be polite, respectful and walk away if it have the appropriate decal. Make sure your decal escalates,” said Irizarry. “[They should] advise the is displayed properly on the rear window.” Many faculty, staff or student to contact the office for -fur students still question the simplicity of GGC’s ther assistance.” statement to avoid citations. Zarion Ward, a junior in the pre-nursing pro- Students, faculty, and staff regularly cite parking gram, explained that he enjoys “interacting with as the biggest challenge at GGC. The frustration a variety of people” to which McClendon-Marks of finding a parking space causes students addi- Photo Credit: Mishel Cabrera pointed out that Ward maintains the same demean- tional stress and often anger. Students who are Beeeep! You hear the obnoxious honking of frus- to appeal, it was denied. Thompson explained that or with everyone, no matter what variety of people unable to beat out the competition for a slice of trated drivers as parking lots crowd. There’s a stu- she did not know to get a temporary decal, and felt they are. Ward has never had anyone threaten him, pavement commonly throw rules to the wind and dent standing in the road, and the car in front of she would be late for class if she had to go register but says that the worst part is the people that come park in visitor, staff, or non-parking areas. you has stopped to ask if she is leaving. another car with the Office of Parking Services. out to their car trying to say sorry as if that will Those with early morning classes quickly fill in With so much competition for a parking spot, McClendon-Marks listed the possible decals as make the citation go away. Ward doesn’t see much the parking spaces closest to the buildings. Stu- it isn’t surprising that students give up and park those for students, faculty/staff, residents, execu- connection between his current job and future ca- dents running late to their 8:00am classes will find in staff or visitor spaces. Ignoring the rules has tive, and temporary passes for visitors, vendors, reer, but he expects the experience of dealing with the paved lots full and quickly overflow into park- its consequences though, and the students who students, and faculty/staff. There are also hanging frustrated faculty and students to help him deal ing in the gravel lots and the parking deck. believe they won’t get caught are often surprised tags for maintenance and catering personnel. Stu- with difficult personalities when he’s working in Riley Clark, an English major, explained that you when they find parking fine holds on their account. dents aren’t the only ones who violate the parking hospitals. just have to have the right timing to get the better Janice McClendon-Marks, Administrative Assis- rules, as McClendon-Marks explained that even The struggle to find the best parking space parking spaces. ”You have to arrive right when tant for the Office of Parking Services, explained President Stanley “Stas” Preczewski received isn’t specific to GGC, but people get upset when the previous classes are getting out,” said Clark. that many students accrue hundreds of dollars two parking citations given by student workers. they’re told that they can’t park where they want. If you time it right then you normally won’t have worth of citations before they finally realize that Although President Preczewski paid his tickets Anyone can understand why they don’t get to park a problem getting a parking space when someone they can’t get away with it. without complaint, McClendon-Marks said that in a handicap space, but it’s hard for students to else leaves. “I’ve seen fines of $1,500 or $2,000 added up faculty and staff are often the most obstinate about accept that visitors and faculty get parking spaces Waiting for others to leave sounds simple, but on a student’s account,” said McClendon-Marks. their parking citations. that they’re not allowed to use. students often waste a lot of time waiting for She added that they do run tags and track students “Most faculty, staff and students do respect Park- “Occasionally we deal with angry faculty, staff someone to vacate a spot. In the time that students down and if that doesn’t get their attention, Park- ing Services Office,” said Captain Irizarry. or students,” said Captain Irizarry. Most people are driving around, they could have driven direct- ing Services will put a boot on their car. Despite the faculty and staff parking lots having understand the parking citation and deal with it by ly to the 3000 lot and had plenty of time to walk to “The parking tickets are too expensive and stu- the closest access to most buildings, faculty and paying the fine or appealing it, but a few have tak- whichever building their class is in. “There is ad- dents wouldn’t park in the wrong place if GGC staff can found parking in student, resident,- re en their frustrations out on the students who write equate parking for everyone, but everyone wants would make more parking,” said Courtnee Spell- served, or visitor spaces. the citations. to park close,” said Captain Michael Irizarry, who er, a GGC resident and Political Science major. “We know we’ve been hitting people hard, but “I once had a student follow me into the A build- supervises the Office of Parking Services.- “Al Speller wants to see more parking spaces that are we really do care about everyone on campus,” ing after I had written him multiple tickets and he though the three thousand lot is not the closest paved as she finds the gravel lots to be a cheap said McClendon-Marks. threatened to ‘bash’ me,” said Nadir Usmani, a parking space, it is never completely full.” solution. Some students are hesitant to drive their She often feels bad for the student workers who senior majoring in Business Administration who In order to avoid the long walk from the 3000 lot, cars on the uneven lots in fear of dipping too low get yelled at, insulted or threatened when they has been with the Office of Parking Services just some students even park in the middle of the lanes and scraping their vehicles. write citations.“Our guys get a bad rap,” said over 3 years. Usmani laughed as he recounted the before classes get out and they sit in their cars Those who are new to GGC might be ignorant of McClendon-Marks, “but they’re just doing their story and said that he wasn’t afraid of the student, waiting for someone parked in one of the spaces parking regulations; even many who have been at jobs.” McClendon-Marks jokes with the students but he did report the incident in order to prevent to leave. These students make sure they are in the GGC for years do not know what to do in uncom- that she’s like their mother and has to keep them in threats against others. “We have the chance to in- best spot to grab a parking space, but they prevent mon situations. line and make sure they stay safe. teract with so many people from on campus and other cars from traveling through the lanes and “I drove my mom’s car to school one day and The students have accepted that they’re doing the outside community,” said Usmani. “Some- cause unnecessary traffic and confusion. someone told me to just write a note to explain that everyone’s least favorite job. McClendon-Marks times we’re criticized or very seldom confronted Most of the time it is obvious who gets to a it was a borrowed car,” said Julie Thompson, 20, explained that the student enforcers are well- by hostile individuals, but we just stick to our pro- parking space first, but competitions can be fierce an English major. She received a citation for not known for writing tickets for their friends, their tocol and it keeps the overall effort both effective when multiple people feel entitled to a space. having a decal despite the note and when she tried professors, and even the high level executives. and easier for everyone.” Editorial, 8 Februrary 2016 Accessible, affordable and authentic: A review of Gwinnett Place’s East-Asian eateries By John Preston Corbin Staff Writer

What if there was a local area with great food that fits the budget of a college student? At the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and I-85, approximately 15 minutes from the GGC campus, customers can find eateries serving crispy roast duck, hot bowls of pho, cheesy parmesan fries and light, fluffy cupcakes, all for less than twelve dollars each. At first glance, the Gwinnett Place Photo Credits: John Preston Corbin Community Improvement District, once an epicenter for dining, shopping MJ Korean Tacos and entertainment, resembles the set of Lotus Vietnamese Ming’s Sweet Hut “The Walking Dead.” Cuisine and Wings B.B.Q. Bakery & Cafe Abandoned buildings overgrown with weeds stand where there were Located in the same shopping Located among other great For incredible, authen- Open until midnight, once movie theaters, and the inside of center as the Super H Mart on Pleas- eateries, MJ offers some in- tic Chinese food, Ming’s Sweet Hut offers offers a the Gwinnett Place Mall is empty and ant Hill Road, Lotus is a haven for credible fusion options in a B.B.Q. is worth it. For variety of Asian-inspired full of forgotten stores. anyone that enjoys authentic Viet- modern atmosphere. Highly $9.39, a rice plate is ac- pastries in a comfortable The current state of Gwinnett Place namese food. A regular-sized bowl recommended, the Little companied with three lounge atmosphere. of pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, Piggy Sub, piled high with different Chinese-style Japanese cupcakes, has many officials looking for ways can be purchased for $7.50, while a spicy pork, sweet slaw, fried barbecued meats. Try donuts, strawberry-filled to revitalize the area. However, many larger portion can be purchased for egg, and caramel mayo, cre- the decadent roast duck, croissants, chocolate- may miss that the area is already $10.50. While a bit more expensive, ates an irresistible, explo- the sweet BBQ pork, and filled buns and other booming. While many corporate stores when compared to Saigon Café, the sive combination of flavors. the tender soy-sauced mouth-watering options and restaurants have closed or moved pho is better than most competitors Served with chips or fries, chicken, as well. Adven- line the cases of self- to other areas of Gwinnett County, and worth the drive. My personal the sandwich is $7.99, but turous eaters shouldn’t serve sweets. Relatively recommendation from the menu is it is worth an upcharge of a pass up the opportunity inexpensive, a full sample such as the Mall of Georgia, Gwinnett the Special Combo (R2). Complete dollar to substitute parmesan to try the other menu op- plate is $4.50. Place has since been revitalized with with rice, grilled shrimp, chicken fries as the side. MJ also of- tions. Open until 11PM, (2180 Pleasant Hill reasonably affordable and quality Pan- wing, fried egg, quiche, special sau- fers a wide variety of wing Ming’s is the perfect Road #18; Gwinnett Asian restaurants. sage, egg roll, pork chop, and salad, flavors, ranging from mango place to go after a night Station) What are some of your favorite the Special Combo provides a wide habanero and parmesan class. restaurants? Cho Won Buffet? Kung variety of tastes for $11.50. Every- ranch, and taco fillers, rang- (2131 Pleasant Hill thing is delicious, the restaurant is ing from BBQ steak, tofu, Road; Mall Corners Fu Tea? Like The Globe on Facebook immaculately clean, and the service and fried mashed potato. Shopping Center) and follow us on Instagram and Twitter is outstanding. (3473 Old Norcross Road to let me know what I missed. Tell me (2550 Pleasant Hill Road #408; #208) where I should eat next and I might just Park Village Shopping Center) review your restaurant.

Letter from the Editor: The Globe's first anniversary

By Laura Walsh port of our fellow student leaders. Student Gov- Working on The Globe has developed more Editor-in-Chief ernment Association President Chase Goodwin skills than I could have imagined. By developing recognized the opportunity of a student newspa- the newspaper, I have learned to balance budgets, The Globe was founded a year ago this month per and was an immediate supporter. The SGA design flyers, create layouts in InDesign, and I and I am shocked at how quickly the time has Executive Board offered us funding for the first have learned more about GGC than I ever expect- flown by. A year ago we only had 10 members print edition, spread the word about the newspa- ed. and our new Registered Student Organization per, and helped spread the print editions around In class I'm often the silent student who never constitution had just been approved. Our first campus. joins the discussion or asks a question. I keep to meeting was a huge success and we set to work We would also like to thank one of our found- myself and I save my questions to ask after class immediately on constructing our very first news- ing members and former Managing Editor, Dejan or I just send an email the next day. paper for March of 2015. Cavic, for his dedication to creating the news- Working with the newspaper has pushed me Without funding, the first issue only saw a dig- paper. We want to show our appreciation for his to ask more questions and continue searching for ital release. We were also a small group of mostly assistance and ability to spread the word of the answers. I have learned to approach people and political science majors with no training in jour- newspaper across the school. speak up when I have an opinion. Investigating nalism or news style. We also want to show our appreciation to Dr. the campus news has given me more confidence You are now reading the 8th issue of the news- Jim Fatzinger for his enthusiastic support of the and I hope that more students take the opportuni- paper, and for those of you who have read them student newspaper. He answered countless ques- ty to learn these skills. Photo Credit, Helen Thomas all I hope you can see all the hard work that has tions about the options for the organization and I am graduating this May with mixed emo- that you would like to know more about? Ever gone into improving The Globe. We now have 66 encouraged us to pursue institutionalization. tions. As much as I look forward to moving on, wondered where funding comes from or where members and have seen graduates go on to work We've had many more supporters who have it will be bittersweet. It will be hard letting go of your student fees go? in traditional newspapers and other print media. stepped up over the last year and I know that the amazing staff members, the writing, the long Send a letter and we will do our best to inves- In honor of the newspaper's first anniversary, many people will continue to make their mark on nights of editing and my press pass. tigate the issues and discover the controversies. it's important to look back on the people who The Globe. It will be strange to hand off the torch, but I If you see anything that you think more stu- helped make the newspaper the great organiza- We have come a long way, but we still have look forward to reading the newspapers after I dents should know about, contact us by email, on tion that it is today. much more to accomplish. have graduated. Facebook, or send us a tweet. The Globe would like to thank Dr. Maria In our efforts to continue improving we are How about you? Are you getting enough out of Interested in writing an article yourself? Lumpkin for advocating and supporting us always on the lookout for passionate members your student newspaper? Join us on GetInvolved, stop by our meetings during times of doubt. Her kind words and en- looking to help with the paper. Writers, reporters, Georgia Gwinnett College went ten years on Wednesdays at 1:00pm, like us on Facebook, thusiasm have made this organization far greater marketers, business experts or anyone willing to without a student newspaper and now that we or just send us an email or article draft at The- than we would ever have imagined. learn new skills are the most important elements have it, let us make the most of it. [email protected]. We truly appreciate the cooperation and sup- to the newspapers success. Do you have questions about campus or issues Editorials, 9 Februrary 2016 Thanks Canada, but Americans are the zombie experts

By Julie Thompson reach a mindless frenzy in an News Editor attempt to save on their holiday shopping list. Canada’s parliament is the only “You can see footage of the store legislature within a country that employees of the store barring has discussed what would happen all the doors and holding them in the event of a Zombie invasion. back,” said Darius Garner, 24. Pat Martin from the Winnipeg “[It’s] as if they were trapped in an Center and member of the New abandoned building and zombies Democrat Party rose from his seat were breaking in like The Walking to query John Baird, the Canadian Dead.” Minister of Foreign Affairs, as George Romero made the to “whether they are working on connection between zombies a strategy to prevent a zombie and consumerism in Night of the invasion from becoming a zombie Living Dead, claimed Flickner. apocalypse.” The film depicts an invasion of a Baird assured other Parliament shopping mall. The juxtaposition members at the session held of zombies next to shoppers February, 2013 that he was “dead- depicts only a slight exaggeration icated” to ensuring that Canada of reality. would never “become a safe- 8. Aggression Outlet haven for zombies—ever.” Most zombie media is violent What is it about a fictional and displays mass scale carnage. monster that merits an elected Americans like zombies. official’s attention? Americans like violence. Nursing student Aby Abraham, What affect does this have on 21, saw pandemic preparedness audiences? GGC students appear plans while doing his Clinical to agree that zombie violence can Rotation at the Gwinnett County curb aggression. Public Health Department on “My film professor [Rusnak] November 19. Local health mentioned how violent behavior organizations can inoculate the in public is unacceptable,” said entire metro-Atlanta area using Michelle Samson, 19, a political school busses to administer science major, “but the same medication and vaccinations, violence or discourse around Abraham said. violence towards a zombie is Another survival plan included not only socially acceptable but a drive through at the Gwinnett socially responsible.” Braves Stadium to receive Jesus Hates Zombies featuring vaccinations. In only four hours, Lincoln Hates Werewolves depicts Atlanta would be zombie immune. humanity’s savior, the creator of “I had no idea they had things the Emancipation Proclamation like this behind the scenes,“ and Mother Theresa savagely Abraham said of the program. destroying the undead and other Along with the Zombie Research monsters. There is a level of epic Society and the Center for Disease heroism in this depiction, and Control (CDC), a selection of yet they reveal a savagery that GGC’s faculty look past the wouldn’t be acceptable if directed at other humans. zombie’s decayed exterior to a Photo credit: Zoe Harris creature with the potential to bring “Zombie video games can be an outlet for aggression,” said Neil academic theories to life. terms of political structures, themselves into groups; their The zombie apocalypse can be Hilario, 22, a digital media major Get ready for the hoard- here are the whole thing would have sole purpose is to satisfy their a platform for gender abolition, who considers himself a gamer 9 types of zombies you might have collapsed.” munchies, and create a larger a phenomenon at work in the real and says that zombie video games missed in your day to day routine: Zombies in politics? Has the hoard in doing so. Brains, Harlem world. Zombies have soft bodies are ‘another form of escapism,’ 1. Survival Preparedness world gone insane? Perhaps. shakes, and One Love in the and open wounds, kind of like a something used to destress after a The CDC has a zombie Daniel Drezner finds that the zombie hoard...if zombies know woman. long day. preparedness campaign which zombie apocalypse is an excellent what love is. In her class, Dr. Rusnak described 9. Human Resilience “has proven a very effective platform to discuss the need Sean Flickner, a senior english gender reconstruction in “Dead Are zombies motivational? platform” to engage audiences in for stricter border enforcement. major and president of the Girl,” a film about a woman who Dr. Melissa Selby thinks so. She pandemic prevention, according In International Politics and English Club, prides himself on is beaten, raped and left for dead, often recommends the show The to their website. Zombies, Drezner uses the zombie being a zombie scholar, claims but the victim transforms into a Walking Dead to her students With the influenza pandemic apocalypse as a metaphor for the the zombie’s role as a social zombie. After the transformation as quality literature that has the of 2009, the Anthrax virus, and problems with liberal Foreign equalizer is why the monster is she becomes the strong and potential to inspire and promote Ebola outbreak of 2014, the CDC Affairs policies. so popular. Trained to analyze ominous character who returns to creative thinking. has found it necessary to devise Drezner says globalization zombie literature in Dr. Rusnak’s eat her tormentors’ sex organs. Dr. Selby also finds that the containment plans for diseases increases the likelihood of a class, Flickner presented a paper 6. Modern Lifestyles zombie apocalypse has a unifying that could wipe out the entire zombie apocalypse and Ebola entitled “The Russian Undead” Zombies are mindless. They just effect. The Walking Dead’s population. would not have spread to so at the Society of Literature go about their day without saying narrative of the human race Dr. Stacey Rusnak is a CDC many countries had it not been Association’s October conference a word. Sound familiar? surviving in the face of catastrophe certified zombie apocalypse for the international exchange. in New Orleans. , “I would compare them to the makes it, and other zombie films, survivalist. The film professor The zombie apocalypse is a “Because there is so much stereotypical New Yorker where so popular. imparted specific skills to her platform showcasing a need for inequality, with racial inequality, everyone is going somewhere; Many students might find Special Topics, Zombies in Media conservative politics. and gender pay gaps,” said they’re all in a hurry,” said Indira themselves acting like zombies class after taking a survival 3. Global Warming Flickner, “and still despite the Sehic, 20, a business major,.“They when tests and assignments pile up course over the summer. Some Dr. John Quiggin coined the term recent ruling on marriage, the go on the subway in a hurry to and life takes a monotonous lull. of Rusnak’s students devised a ‘zombie ideas,’ ideas authorities whole sexual inequality that when work, and don’t talk to each other. It’s easy to feel a loss of agency. Supermarket Plan to gather at know to be wrong, but still persist. you see the zombie horde; I think They’re in too much of a rush. “ An escape is helpful to gain a Walmart where they could stock They aren’t alive but they aren’t deep down, you recognize the It does not take a degree to make new perspective on the situation up on supplies— similar to what dead either; they are undead. equality that’s there.” the observation that the modern and a breath of fresh air. Zombie Hurricane Katrina survivors did. “False information is so 5. Gender Theory world does not communicate literature can be a great escape-- “The best idea is to already have contagious - like zombies! I feel ‘Zombiehood’ absolves both in the same way it once did. Dr. consider the metaphor the zombie at least a week of supplies already like I battle these misconceptions gender and sexual distinctions. Steve Illardi claims that 25% of offers. in your possession,“ said Rusnak. every day of my job. I do, however, What film portrays a sexually Americans have no one to confide In the event of a zombie She might teach the class again enjoy correcting misconceptions,” objectified zombie? None; in. People are too busy to cultivate invasion, some survivors might some day, but for now students said Dr. Mia Malloy, assistant because zombies are not sexy. meaningful relationships. flee to Canada for safety, but will have to settle for watching professor of biology. Zombies procreate asexually Time constraints are unavoidable, Atlanta is prepared to inoculate The Walking Dead episodes. 4. Social equality. when they sink their jagged teeth but if neighbors don’t make an the population in one afternoon. 2. Foreign Affairs Policies Regardless of what older kids into living tissue, they leave effort to be a community, then Perhaps it’s best to stay here and “I think if we had a Zombie said, the fact is that everyone the kiss of ‘undeath’ so that a they might as well be zombies, catch up on some Walking Dead apocalypse, everyone would run bleeds GREEN, at least in a new corpse will roam the earth. oblivious to another lifeform episodes. Thanks Canada, but for their own,” said Dr. Rusnak. zombie hoard. In a zombie hoard, The smell of testosterone and standing just a few feet away. America has it covered. “There wouldn’t be this coming superficial distinguishers like estrogen can act as aphrodisiacs 7. Consumerism Author’s Note: A special Thanks together, this unification, or race or age are obsolete, and the and attract the opposite sex, but A sea of mindless monsters to Shawn Flickner- his essay “The equalizing of the playing fields in entire hoard takes on a skin tone in zombiehood, no one has a sex pressing against the door is no Russian Undead” inspired the any way. By the time they decided of greenish-grey. Zombies do drive, so the loss of hormones is fantasy to those at retail stores discourse and research for this that would be the best route in not discriminate or segregate no biggie. on Black Friday. These shoppers article. Arts and Culture, 10 Februrary 2016 College Night at the Aurora theatre with “I and You”

By Stephanie Abbott Student Submission

Students, faculty and staff crowded in- Au rora Theatre to attend Lauren Gunderson’s award-winning “I And You,” directed by Jac- lyn Hofmann, for Geor- gia Gwinnett College Night on Thursday, Jan. 28. Implementing the show in the intimate setting of the Harvel Lab Series, Aurora Theatre did not disap- point. Designed to resem- ble a teenage girl’s bedroom, the unique set design was both whimsical and alluring. In this intimate space, each audible gasp from the crowd exposed ev- eryone’s firm captiva- tion. As the set illuminates, we are introduced to messy-haired Caroline, played by actress Dev- Devon Hales & J.L. Reed Photo by Chris Bartelski on Hales, carelessly dancing around in her derstand the characters. tors. Hales and Reed atmosphere, drawing tween the audience and Theatre until Feb. 21. cause theatre and act- room. She is unexpect- The lengthy introduc- seamlessly transition both the characters and the story, but among ing a character out of ing, anything that’s art- edly interrupted by fel- tion illustrates the char- between intense emo- audience together. the audience itself. you and really helping sy or crafts, are where low classmate, Antho- acters as caricatures of tion and comic relief. The engagement this Just as Whitman you find where it needs it’s at,”also adding that ny, played by actor J.L. angsty high school stu- A skillfully written story demands makes brought Caroline and to go and not letting theatre is “becoming Reed, surprising Caro- dent and overachieving and executed mon- “I And You” ideal for Anthony together, you get in the way of big in Georgia, so I re- line with a last-minute athlete. tage scene between the small theatre. The Gunderson brought your character.” ally believe that GGC group project. As the scenes prog- the two, reading Walt lack of intermission each patron together. Cousin expressed that needs to really hop on Students immediately ress, so does the chem- Whitman’s “Song of commands a together- “I And You” will con- he “think[s] [GGC] it before it becomes... identify with and un- istry between the ac- Myself” softens the ness shared not only be- tinue to show at Aurora could benefit a lot- be the next bah-da bing!”

Tool Brings Atlanta to its Feet at Infinite Energy Center By: Janie Durham Copy Editor glowing blue. Along with the on-screen colors crowd before Tool took the stage. were lasers in a prismatic array of colors and Primus has been around long enough and is shapes playing over the crowd. well-known enough to headline their own con- The setlist consisted of 10 songs picked from certs, but their unique sound was the perfect 4 albums, the Zeppelin cover and a mind-blow- opening for Tool. ing drum solo from percussionist Danny Carey. The intricate, crazed guitar of Larry Lalonde During the fan favorite “Ænima,” a song off and rhythmic drumming of Tim Alexander per- the album of the same name, the entire audience fectly offset the plucky, booming bass of Les sang along, and the group ended with another Claypool, who donned a pig mask for the hit fan favorite “Stinkfist.” “Jilly’s on Smack.” Popular alternative group Primus followed industrial rock group 3TEETH to warm up the

Photo Credit: Ashley Hollis and capturedbyash.com

Tool blew into Gwinnett County’s Infinite En- Keenan asked, “Are you sure about that?” ergy Center on Jan. 25 and, along with opening Only when the audience reached a deci- acts 3TEETH and Primus, provided a 3-course bel-shattering level of cheers and applause did shock wave still felt the morning after. the lead singer say, “Well, that’s that, then,” and Some call them progressive rock, others al- launched into a heavy, melodic cover of Led ternative metal, but at the sold-out show, Tool Zeppelin’s “No Quarter.” proved that after ten years without a record re- The loud, rhythmic resonances of Adam lease, they are just as prolific as they were in Jones on guitar and Justin Chancellor on bass the ‘90s. occasionally buried Keenan’s vocals, but Tool’s Located just 10 miles away from the Georgia trademark, complex sound came through beau- Gwinnett College campus, Duluth’s Infinite En- tifully. ergy Center is one of only 17 announced venues Not only was the sound phenomenal, but the that Tool is scheduled to perform at this year. visual effects were equally stunning. Enigmatic lead singer Maynard James Keenan Behind a large, lighted star fixture, video took to the stage in the shadows, wearing a com- screens showed snippets of the band’s videos as bat-esque costume that would look at home in a well as intricate and colorful parabolas, roulette video game. curves and other geometric shapes. “At…lanta?” He questioned hesitatingly. After At times, the screens would be awash in the venue erupted with affirmative yells and whistles, blood-red, the next moment infused with a Sports, 11 Februrary 2016

GRIZZLIES CONTINUE HISTORIC START, IMPROVE TO 9-0 Courtesy of Paschal lifted a sacrifice fly to deep right, scoring designated Grizzly Athletics hitter Zac Rinehart. Rinehart’s chopper to first earlier in the Behind the 3-for-5 perfor- inning was misplayed, allowing mance by center fielder Josh him to reach safely. Merrigan, the No. 8 Georgia Once again, the Eagles’ of- Gwinnett baseball team con- fense fired back to tie the game tinued its best start in program at 2-2 in the top of the fifth. As history improving to 9-0 Satur- the second batter in the inning, day defeating Williams Baptist catcher Tanner Murray was hit (Ark.) 9-3 for the series sweep. by a pitch. Brennan Pugh, who Merrigan, who was named came on as a courtesy runner Grizzly of the Day on back- for Murray, advanced to second to-back days, tied GGC’s sin- on a grounder by right fielder gle-game record, hitting three Alex Camp, and then scored on doubles in the game. The a single to left by second base- Marietta native drove in three man Tucker Smith. In the bottom of the fifth, the runs on the afternoon and also Photo Credit: Grizzly Athletics scored twice. Grizzlies regained the lead and After two scoreless innings, held it for the remainder of the five run rally that featured hits picked up the win while Wil- Complex Wednesday afternoon the Grizzlies broke the silence contest. With one out in the by catcher Jean Paul Rodriguez, liams Baptist’s Braxton Rhodes as the Grizzlies host No. 14 scoring the first run of the ball- inning, Merrigan lifted his sec- Jefferson, Rinehart, and An- (1-1) was credited with the loss. Tennessee Wesleyan for a sin- game when Merrigan ripped ond double of the afternoon to gel Soto as well. GGC would “It was good to pick up our gle game. First pitch is slated a double down the right field deep right field. On a 1-0 pitch, plate its ninth and final run of third sweep in a row to begin for 4:00 p.m. line, scoring left fielder Trumon right fielder Kyler Timmerman the game in the bottom of the the season,” stated GGC head Tickets for Wednesday’s ac- Jefferson. Previously, Jefferson connected with a single to right eighth off a grounder to short coach Brad Stromdahl. “We tion are $5 per game for adults, reached base when he was hit that moved Merrigan to third. by Soto. Soto’s chopper scored continue to gain opportunities $3 for youth, seniors, and mili- by a pitch. WBC’s Smith overthrew the left fielder Trey Haygood. Ear- to get our guys some valuable tary, and free for children under Williams Baptist (3-5) re- cutoff man, allowing Merrigan lier in the inning, Haygood experience at the plate, on the five. All members of the GGC sponded with a run in the top to score the third Grizzly run of reached on a single then stole mound, and in the field during community receive free admis- of fourth to tie the game at 1-1. the game. second and third to move into each game, and that’s some- sion with their Claw Card. Sea- Center fielder Ryan Shelton The Grizzlies continued their scoring position. thing that we value. We have son ticket packages are also on walked and then came around offensive assault in the sixth. Down to their final three outs, some things here and there we sale for all regular season con- to score on a one out double to GGC scored five runs on five the Eagles attempted a come- will address in practice this tests. For more information on left by first baseman Eric Kent. hits and gained the 8-2 lead back, but fell short, scoring just week, but overall, I’m happy ticketing, click here. Free game Georgia Gwinnett regained the over the visiting Eagles. Merri- one run in the top of the ninth. with this weekend’s effort.” day parking is available in the lead in the bottom of the fourth gan’s record tying double was a With the 9-3 victory, GGC No. 8 Georgia Gwinnett re- deck at the entrance to the GGC when third baseman William piece of the Grizzlies’ two-out, starter Tyler Oglesby (1-0) turns to the Grizzly Baseball campus.

SOFTBALL WINS 100TH GAME IN PROGRAM HISTORY WITH SWEEP OF FAULKNER Courtesy of program,” said Ihlenburg following the Grizzly Athletics game. Game One- GGC 9, Faulkner 6 The No. 21 Georgia Gwinnett softball The Grizzlies opened a 3-0 lead in the first team provided head coach Kat Ihlenburg inning, but trailed 5-4 entering the bottom with the 100th victory in the short history of the fifth as the Faulkner offense got -go of the Grizzly program with a doubleheader ing. Georgia Gwinnett snatched the back- sweep of Faulkner (Ala.) on Saturday at the and-forth affair by scoring three runs in the Grizzly Softball Complex in Lawrenceville. bottom of the sixth to break a 6-6 tie and The 9-6 and 6-2 victories came against an seal the victory. The GGC offense belted Eagles squad that GGC also defeated for its five doubles in the game as Fields, Alyssa very first win in program history back on Hathcoat and Tori Heinemann each had two Feb. 9, 2013. hits apiece. GGC starter Katie Lange (1-1) Saturday’s game two victory was also a picked up the win in the circle with three milestone for senior pitcher Ashley Beyke, innings of quality relief for freshman starter who notched her 50th career win in the cir- Taylor Hansis, who struck out four and sur- rendered just two earned runs in 4.0 innings. cle. The Franklin, Tenn., native is just one of Photo Credit: Grizzly Athletics two Grizzlies to have played in all four of the Game Two- GGC 6, Faulkner 2 program’s seasons. Beyke (4-0) ran her career record to 50-26 game-high three RBIs. Tickets for Saturday’s action are $5 for The Grizzlies’ other fourth-year senior, in game two with a complete-game effort, The Grizzlies improve to 3-4 all-time adults, $3 for youth, seniors, and military, catcher Alycia Fields from Elk Grove, Calif., allowing just one earned run and three hits against the Lady Eagles with today’s victo- and free for children under five. All mem- finished Saturday with three RBIs, two hits while striking out four. The Grizzlies trailed ries. bers of the GGC community receive free ad- and a run scored. 2-1 entering the bottom of the third, but Up next for the GGC softball team are mission with their Claw Card. Season tick- Georgia Gwinnett belted 23 hits on the day scored five unanswered runs over the next match ups against WVU Institute of Tech- et packages are also on sale for all regular to reach 4-0 at home on the season and 6-2 four innings to claim the 6-2 win. Freshman nology and Brenau (Ga.). The Grizzlies host season contests. For more information on overall. Faulkner, receiving votes nationally, Elyssa Melton homered and went 3-for-3 both teams on Saturday, Feb. 20 in single ticketing, click here. Free game day parking fell to 0-2. at the plate with three runs scored to lead game sets. GGC will face WVU Tech at is available in the deck at the entrance to the “This is a great milestone for our entire the offense, while Brashante Dareus had a 11:00 a.m. and Brenau at 4:00 p.m. GGC campus. Just for Fun, 12 Februrary 2016 Wordsearch Sudoku

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