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In this DINING WITH MARVEL VS DC HOOP UP Who rules the box UWG ready for edition... WOLVES UWG students office? basketball season learn table / / PAGE 4 / / PAGE 7 etiquitte / / PAGE 2 A Star is Leaving UWG Photo Courtesy of Dr. Bob Powell Photo Credit: Steven Broome

Jamie Walloch his students’ names. interacting with the physics majors as In 2005, Powell became chair of the well as others that I taught in science Contributing Writer Physics and Astronomy department instead courses, compared to today’s students who of retiring. presumably are better prepared. I am not Even a health problem in 2014 did so sure that our current students work quite Dr. Bob Powell is retiring from UWG after not stop the dedicated professor from doing as hard and really remember and can apply 50 years of dedication to serving students what he loves. He continued teaching after things that they should have learned in within his teachings of physics and recovery and decided to retire after exactly earlier courses, however.” astronomy along with serving as director of 50 years and one semester of teaching. In Fall 1971, Powell became a the Observatory and a faculty advisor. “The obvious time for me to retire faculty advisor for the Chi Omega Sorority. A In September of 1967, Powell began was May of last year but I like the fall member of the sorority and a student in his teaching at West Georgia College at 26 semester,” said Powell. “I knew there was astronomy class at the time invited Powell years old. He was teaching many physics going to be the total eclipse of the sun on to a flag football game. A few days later, courses when he started his own research Aug. 21 so I elected to wait until the end of the president of the sorority asked him to foundation in the same year. December to retire.” be their faculty advisor as he served for the In 1969, astronomy courses became When Powell began teaching at West next five years. available and Powell was the only professor Georgia College in 1967, everything north One of Dr. Powell’s biggest regrets in on staff at the time who had even peeked of the campus’ Back Campus Drive was not his entire 50 years of teaching was when he through a telescope. built yet. What is now an old storage room in gave up being the sorority’s advisor to focus The Observatory, located on the the Callaway building, used to be a working on other things. In 1999, a Chi Omega in west side of UWG’s Carrollton campus, office for Powell and two other professors. his class invited the professor to a spaghetti was built in 1977 when Powell wrote a Most of the buildings we know now fundraising event. The sorority asked Powell proposal to the National Science Foundation as the Ingram Library, Boyd, Pafford and to serve as their faculty advisor again and and was funded money for a 14-inch Humanities buildings were just being built. he accepted and has happily served since. telescope. A building and dome were built All the faculty and staff had meetings in the Powell was named Advisor of the Year for to stand over the large telescope. In 1979, University’s Campus Center, or what is now all student organizations on three separate the Observatory went operational and has known as the ‘UCC’, where the dining hall occasions. since been a resource and experience for was also located. The HPE gym was the hot Powell has not put much thought thousands of UWG science students. spot for students because of the swimming into what he will put his time towards after “When I was probably in the ninth pool and basketball courts, since the retirement. This devoted professor hopes to grade, my father and I had gone to a movie Campus Recreation Center was not around keep in touch with many of his previous and in my hometown of Moultrie, Georgia,” said yet. When Powell first started teaching at current students after his time at UWG ends. Powell. “When we left, we saw a man who UWG, the campus was not half the size that “After my retirement in December, set up a telescope on the courthouse square it currently is. I would like to travel,” said Powell. “I and he was charging a quarter for people “When I began in 1967, the have been to 45 out of the 50 states. I to look at the moon. That was my first and university’s enrollment was something like would also love to do more things with my closest experience with the moon.” 2,000 and we of course now have increased grandchildren.” Powell is still in contact with many over 13,000 students,” said Powell. “It UWG will miss this devoted and of his students, including the students in was a very friendly campus back then. engaging science professor who has his very first physics class. For the past 50 The students at that time I think worked impacted thousands of students for the past years, he has taken the time to learn each of very hard. I have very fond memories of 50 years at UWG.

thewestgeorgian.com thewestgeorgian @thewestgeorgian Facebook.com/TheWestGeorgian 2 | November 13 - November 19, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 10 | The West Georgian Editorial Generation Generalization Jaenaeva Watson on the role of breaking the odds and start a pasta business?” their talents. working hard to begin their business When she referred to her All of these could contribute Contributing Writer ventures at an early age. own money, Haamid meant money to the idea that Generation Y have a Wakeelah Haamid, a junior that didn’t have to go towards her self-centered nature. However, being at the UWG, has recently opened rent, car or other responsibilities. As a vlogger or being an active YouTuber her own pasta bowl business named a junior in college, Haamid dedicates requires a lot of attention, work and Southern Italy. Along with her new her time to bettering herself as a sacrifice. When someone chooses to Each generation comes with its own business, she is a full time student student, worker, friend and sister. dedicate their life to vlogging, income name and group of stereotypes. with two other jobs. She tries to keep “My biggest sacrifice is isn’t promised in the beginning. Millennials, also known as a healthy social life as well. Contrary adjusting to my sleep schedule,” Even though Millennials are Generation Y, are no exception to to stereotypes, Haamid is not lazy said Haamid. “But budgeting and thought to be lazy and self-involved, the rule. This group is known for nor perceived to be spoiled or managing my time and money before that can be true for any person in any many things including being spoiled, privileged. At 21-years-old, Haamid each step has been a great learning generation. Students at UWG have privileged, lazy and disrespectful. focused her energy on achieving opportunity.” decided that they won’t be a part of However, “millennial” students at goals that society believed would be Other students have a generalization of their generation. the University of West Georgia have too hard for women like her based on pursued different areas of interest. The majority have worked hard to strived to break this stereotype. a generation generalization. Several students started blogs for begin a business doing hair or make- Stepping out and making “I was working my 9 to 5 job various reasons including hair, up. Making music or writing words plans for an uncertain future proves one day when I decided that I wanted makeup, how-to videos and lifestyle. meant to transform someone. They to be difficult at any age. Student-ran to make my own money,” said Students enjoy this route because of have begun to reshape the thinking businesses have sprung up across Haamid. “Then I thought to myself the comfort of being home, making process of generations before and the campus. These students took that everybody loves pasta. Why not their own hours and showcasing after them.

Living West Wolves Learn How to Dine Megan Bohlander resumes and effective interviewing skills, we are finished eating. Learning this can then help offer this program to give students another set the conversation portion of the dinner. How to Webmaster of tools to enhance their professional success.” professionally talk to in this situation is more This event teaches students to attain significant than deciding which fork or knife to another key factor when it comes to interviews. use. UWG Career Services is hosting a Business Gaining knowledge on how to maintain a din- Dining interviews may be more common Etiquette Dinner tomorrow in the lower lev- ing interview setting will better prepare the ca- than people realize but learning the etiquette is el of Z-6. This four-course dinner will be led reer path process. It is important to recognize important in more settings than just interviews. by Dr. Angelyn Hayes, retired Assistant Vice aspects outside of just resume building. The For example, students may have the chance President for Student Affairs at Clayton State dinner will provide insight that they can further to network with employers in a dining setting University. Students will have the opportunity practice after attending. on campus. Many business activities can occur to practice dining etiquette and professional “The focus of any business dining sit- during a meal so becoming familiar with dining conversations with future employers. uation should be the conversation rather than etiquette is useful. “Business dining etiquette is one of figuring out what to eat or how to eat it,” said This is a chance for students to be- many professional skills that give students an Hardin. come more educated on the dining approach advantage in their career searches and their The Etiquette Dinner teaches students and help build their professional development career paths,” said Associate Director of Em- how to understand the place setting, how to use skills. The dinner costs $10 and students can ployer Relations, Vicki Hardin. “Just as Career various utensils in an appropriate way while pay at the Career Services Office. Services works with students to have excellent eating, and how to place utensils when they Photo Courtesy: advancingwithstyle.com

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Faggotry out in full force in Humanities

Daniel Forte viewer’s imagination and thoughts being gay, but he was able to find King novel “Carrie.” The artwork that were shaped by Pendrak’s something he could relate to in seriously puts into perspective the Editor-In-Chief upbringing. There were multiple horror films that spurred the idea for trials and tribulations a homosexual artworks on display, ranging from “Forces of Faggotry.” goes through during their life and paintings, to photography to video. “After so much torment makes viewers think about what The bizarre yet brilliant artwork of “My mother was more I had learned to say ‘fuck you’ they hear, say or do always has an UWG Senior Dyllon Pendrak turned prevalent in my life than my father, to my oppressors. And with this impact on someone. “I was equated heads in the second floor of the and she really instilled that creativity transition, I began to relate with to evil before I had finished middle Humanities building as he displayed in me,” said Pendrak. “And from antagonists from horror films and school,” said Pendrak. his Senior Capstone. “Forces of that, drawing became kind of an used them in my artwork to find Pendrak’s artwork may Faggotry” is a jaw dropping, though escape for me.” empowerment,” said Pendrak. I’m seem unusual and outlandish, but provoking display of colors, profanity Growing up a gay child obsessed with many nooks and when faced with outlandish hated and sound as the emotions of in Villa Rica, Georgia, he was crannies of existence but none are for being slightly different he was growing up as a gay male is the faced with much adversity and more prevalent than my adoration able to channel his emotions and south are brought into perspective hatred growing up because he for horror films.” feelings to work. Pendrak’s brilliance through artwork. was different. The 24-year-old was Many pieces of artwork showed how so much hatred and The gallery was lined tormented and terrorized throughout depict people from horror films bigotry can be turned into something with colorful artwork that touched his childhood and adolescence for and novels, such as the Stephen beautiful. Photo Credit: Daniel Forte 4 | November 13 - November 19, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 10 | The West Georgian News

University of West Georgia Student Shot in Tuscaloosa, AL

Victoria Jones

News Editor

On Nov. 5 Andrew Nijoroge, a University of West Georgia student, was shot two times in the face in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Tuscaloosa Police De- partment and the University of Alabama Police Department responded around 2:15 a.m. to the parking lot where the 19-year-old was found ly- ing on the ground next to his vehicle with two wounds to his face. Police said that Nijoroge was in town for the Alabama football game against LSU with friends, but what exactly happened to Nijoroge that night is still unknown. The horrific event hap- pened near what is called, “The Strip” where an- other shooting took place last month. “A witness reported that he heard gun- shots and then saw an unknown white four- door vehicle leaving the area,” said Capt. Gary Hood, Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit. “The witness then located the victim lying on the ground in the parking lot.” After Nijoroge was found, he was then rushed to DCH Health System, West Alabama Hospital and Emergency with life threatening injuries. Nijoroge has sense been transferred to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. According to police, he remains in critical condition. Some witnesses reported that Nijoroge Photo Courtesy of Andrew Nijoroge’s Go Fund Me Page was shot while selling narcotics to three unknown African American males, but other witnesses say that he was robbed by three males and no drugs were involved. As of now, no report has been made regarding the issue for certain. Students at UWG are extremely sad- dened by this news and have created a way to help. A Go Fund Me page has been made in hopes to support Nijorge’s family financially. While Nijoroge has a long road ahead of him, he is moving and showing signs of recovery. For those that would like to support Ni- joroge’s family, the Go Fund Me page can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/andrewn- joroge. So far, $5,000 has been donated, but Ni- joroge’s friends are hopeful to meet their goal of $30,000 to continue their support.

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Odera Ezenna tional team. Superman is seen as a successful, even though it was created almost five Contributing Writer brave and kind-hearted hero who firmly believes in years after DC Comics? In past interviews, Stan justice, morality and righteousness. The same can Lee, former editor-in-chief and current chairman be said of , a Marvel superhero emeritus of states that he believes With the 21st century came the rise of and leader of the fictional superhero team called it’s because they don’t really try hard enough. movies, which means that more superheroes, and the Avengers. Both characters even wear similar “It never occurred to them that we take the their evil opponents, are making their way onto the red and blue colored costumes as an ode to their work a little more seriously and maybe we have a big screen. patriotic nature. little bit more of a sense of humor,” said Lee. “And There are literally thousands of comic Other similar characters are DC’s Batman maybe people don’t like things that are a little bit book characters, but only a handful of them have and Marvel’s Iron Man; both without superpow- stuffy. They like things that are whimsical or hu- managed to make the jump to the big screen suc- ers but use their brains, wealth and technology to morous.” cessfully. This trend has also given rise to the ri- make up for it. There’s also DC’s Flash and Mar- Lee even admitted to obsessively trolling valry between fans of the Marvel Comic Universe vel’s Quicksilver, both with the power of speed, DC back in the day, when Marvel started outselling and the DC Comics Universe, the giants of the in- and Marvel’s Hawkeye and DC’s Green Arrow, them in comics. This trolling continued when the dustry. both very skilled archers. But with these apparent Marvel movies began surpassing DC’s. Both companies have their own iconic similarities in their characters, Marvel seems to “DC could probably make a lot more mon- characters that stand out amongst the rest. Marvel lead the trend, even though DC Comics was cre- ey with Superman and Batman if they announced has Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Man ated first. that I’d have a cameo in it,” said Lee. “People to name a few, while DC’s Superman, Batman, Studies show that DC movies are lagging wouldn’t believe it – they’d have to go to the the- and Robin are arguably three of the most popu- behind Marvel in both ratings and earnings. Ac- atre to see it!” lar characters in superhero fiction. But as more cording to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Reports show that Marvel’s highest gross- and more of these characters are starting to show the highest grossing DC movie, Christian Bale’s ing movies are the ones that usually involve more up on the big screen, it has become evident that “The Dark Knight” released in 2008, made only a than one of the most famous characters, such as some of them are embarrassingly similar, either in little over $530 million. Meanwhile, Marvel’s high- Captain America: Civil War. With the release of the costume, powers or even origin stories. est grossing film, 2012’s “The Avengers”, made highly anticipated Justice League this week, both First, there’s Superman, the first DC su- over $620 million at the box office. critics and DC fans alike can only hope the movie perhero, and leader of the Justice League, a fic- So what makes the Marvel Universe so matches or exceeds Marvel’s success. Thank You for Your Service

Ashlee Aukerman to carry Michael down the stairs, an Contributing Writer incident occurs that he is never able to remove from his brain. He began to carry a toxic amount of guilt due to this previous event causing his ex- Veterans become trapped within treme PTSD. flashbacks of combat too unreal to Solo came home to his wife be understood by others living a “nor- who wants to have a baby but during mal” life. Based on a true story, Thank the war, Solo began to have extreme You for Your Service is an eye opener memory loss which makes him deep- to all unaware of the effects war caus- ly consider having a child. When the es to our veterans. It was released on Humvee exploded, due to his mem- Oct. 27. ory loss problems, he was unable to Sergeant Adam Schumann, perform his duties properly resulting the main character played by Miles in him carrying around a tragic image. Teller, is a soldier who leaves Iraq This image haunts him everyday and as a broken man along with his two causes him to only make bad deci- “brothers,” Solo and Billy. Sergeant sions instead of putting family first. Schumann took on three tours be- Billy is the brother who does fore returning home to his wife and not have the family back home like two children. He found his purpose the other two. He was left by his fi- in the war, received high awards and ancé who was his only “family” back became an American hero without home early on in the film. When he his family even knowing. During his confronts his fiancé about the situa- last tour, riding in a Humvee through tion in a calm manner, he was told to Baghdad, all of their good memories leave her job before she called secu- of the war were blown up right then rity. He stated, “Where am I supposed and there. to go” right before making a decision Most people today believe if that changed his life drastically forev- an army man returns from war with all er. of their limbs and no physical harm After this traumatic, unex- has been done, they are perfectly pected suicide, Solo and Adam de- fine. This film shows deep into Post cide they need to get help. When ap- Traumatic Stress Disorder and the plying for help, they were told to wait ways it does not only harm them- to see a psychiatrist for 6 to 9 months. selves but everyone around them, They did not know if they had that especially their family. During this long to survive without help. film, you will see each family slowly This film shows not only how rip apart due to the PTSD these vet- much veterans suffer from PTSD, but erans bring home with them. also how little they are helped from The memory that harms Sgt. others in order to survive. Because Schumann the most is what is shown Thank You for Your Service is so raw, early on in the film. His comrade, Mi- truthful and eye opening, it is a must chael Emory, is shot in the head due see to everyone interested in becom- to an order Schumann made. While ing aware of the sufferings of these Schumann is frantically attempting veterans. 6 | November 13 - November 19, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 10 | The West Georgian November 13 - November 19, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 10 | The West Georgian | 7 Sports

UWG Exhibition Game Alex Cescutti with junior Jack Shaughnessy, who also scored a This sealed the deal for a 35 point win over the Contributing Writer 3-point shot in the first half of the game. Cougars. “We played very up tempo, pushing the “We definitely have a lot left to learn con- ball, running the other team as best we could, sidering we only have two returning starters,” said The West Georgia Wolves men’s basketball team and scored a lot of points,” said Reeves. Robinson. “I will say we had way more positives won their opening season exhibition game 116-81 “It was a great win. We expected a lot than negatives throughout the game. I’m eager to Nov. 2 against the Carver Cougars, a college of energy during the game, and we definitely got see the turnout of this year’s season.” team out of Atlanta. that from the team as well as the crowd,” said “As an upper classman it makes me Starting out slow, the Wolves began to Shaughnessy. proud to see our freshmen play at such a high build up momentum against the Cougars and Out of the 15 players on the UWG Men’s level this early in the season,” said Ulmer. managed to maintain a large lead throughout the basketball team, eight of them are freshmen. These four athletes agreed that the exhi- game. By the end of the first half the Wolves led Greg James scored 11 points in the first half of bition game was a good first step in showing their 62-42. Returning junior basketball player Aren the game, including one 3-point, and four points ability to play as a team and provide a progres- Ulmer shared his excitement about the game and in the second half. Ray Reeves executed three, sive measure stemming from last year’s losing the upcoming season. 3-pointers in the first quarter and three fouls season. “This was definitely the most fun I’ve had shots in the second half. Carson Culverhouse, “We know that the sky’s the limit with this during a game throughout the three years I’ve scored seven points in the second half. Steven team, and we have tons of talent to bring to the played for West Georgia,” said Ulmer. “The crowd Ross scored six points in the first half and five court this year,” said Ulmer. was really into the game. I feel like that motivated points in the second half. Deng Nhial made one The Wolves had a great preseason us to play to our fullest potential.” 3-point shot in the second half and Ovie Mag- showing for this year’s talent and execution as a 3-point Specialist and freshman guard begor scored four points overall. Jordan Mount team striving to make a positive transformation Ray Reeves was also pleased with the team’s made four points in the last few minutes of the in UWG men’s basketball. The first official game showing in the exhibition game. Reeves convert- game. Glenn Robinson showed out in the last few will be held Sat. Nov. 11 against Miles College in ed on three 3-point shots in the first half along minutes of the game, making two slam dunks. Cleveland, TN. Photo credit: Caitlin Teknipp

Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, avoids jail

Curt Anderson & Terry Spencer hearing or outside the courthouse. with prescription drugs and mari- released in August. He completed a Associated Press Woods will enter a diver- juana, according to court records, drug treatment program in July. sion program and spend a year on he will also be required to undergo Woods has said he had probation and pay a $250 fine and regular drug tests. Woods is also been self-medicating to relieve the court costs. He has already met not allowed to drink alcohol. pain from his fourth back surgery some of the program’s other require- Woods arrived at the court- and insomnia. Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Friday ments, completing 50 hours of com- house in a black sport utility vehicle, The DUI arrest was the first to reckless driving in a deal that munity service at the Tiger Woods wearing sunglasses and a dark suit time Woods had been in trouble will keep him out of jail as long as Foundation, Palm Beach County with no tie. Police officers surround- since Thanksgiving weekend 2009, he stays out of trouble, resolving State Attorney Dave Aronberg said. ed him as he walked down a hall- when he plowed his SUV into a charges from an arrest last spring Aronberg didn’t say spe- way inside the courthouse and they tree and a fire hydrant outside his in which he was found passed out cifically what Woods did with the ringed the inside of the courtroom then-Windermere, Florida, home. in his Mercedes with prescription charitable group, but said he met during the high-profile proceeding. That led to revelations that he had drugs and marijuana in his system. the terms of the deal. Woods also Woods was arrested about 2 a.m. multiple extramarital affairs and a di- Woods spoke only briefly attended a workshop where victims May 29 when officers found him vorce from his wife Elin Nordegren, during a hearing at a Palm Beach of impaired drivers detail how their unconscious in his Mercedes, which the mother of his two children. He County courthouse, answering lives were damaged. was parked awkwardly on the road- spent 45 days in a Mississippi clinic questions from a judge about Aronberg said most DUI side and had damage to the driver’s where he was treated for an addic- his plea agreement. Prosecutors offenders do not qualify for the di- side. tion. dropped a driving under the in- version program because they have It’s not clear how he damaged the Woods’ 79 PGA Tour vic- fluence charge for the superstar a prior record or were in an acci- car. Officers checked the area but tories and 14 major titles both rank golfer, and the judge warned him to dent. About 2,500 first-time offend- didn’t find that he had hit anything. No. 2 all-time. He has not competed behave. ers have graduated from the county He was about 15 miles from his since February because of his back “This particular plea agree- program since it began four years home. injury and is not expected to return ment has no jail time on it. However, ago. His arrest was recorded this year. His last win was in August if you violate your probation in any “This is designed for first- by an officer’s dashcam video and 2013. significant way, I could revoke your time offenders, where the person released to the public. Woods has said his back probation and then I could sentence made a one-time mistake and Woods had the active ingredient for is improving. Even though he has you to jail for 90 days with a fine they’re going to overcome it,” Aron- marijuana, two painkillers — Vico- been a non-factor on the PGA Tour, of up to $500, is that understood?” berg said. “Mr. Woods was treated din and Dilaudid — the sleep drug Forbes Magazine lists Woods as the Judge Sandra Bosso-Pardo said. like any other defendant in his situa- Ambien and the anti-anxiety drug 17th best-paid athlete in the world Woods, 41, nodded. He did not tion.” Xanax in his system but no alcohol, in 2017, making $37 million, almost make any statement during the Since he was intoxicated according to a toxicology report exclusively from endorsements. 8 | November 13 - November 19, 2017 | Vol. 72, Ed. 10 | The West Georgian

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