Vol. 40 No. II Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community January 28, 2008 Billye S. Aaron Shares Her Story of Martin Luther King By John Shiffert, University Relations layton State University’s annual al reflection, a very personal history, it Martin Luther King, Jr., was. From 1959 until 1970 Aaron was CCommemoration Day has featured married to the late Dr. Samuel W. many noted Civil Rights figures over the Williams, professor of Philosophy and eight years since University President Dr. Religion at Morehouse College, and a col- Billye Aaron Thomas K. Harden initiated the event in league and contemporary of King. In fact, during her January 2001. Williams was King’s professor when the speech at late Civil Rights leader was a student at Spivey Hall Andrew Young. Joseph Lowery, John Morehouse. And, as Billye Aaron’s sec- Lewis, Julian Bond and many others have ond husband (Williams died following a shared their thoughts over the past eight surgical procedure in 1970), Henry Aaron, Photo Credit: Erin Fender years as part of the living history of the noted in his autobiography, not only was movement. However, on the night of Williams King’s teacher, and “one of the future generations,” she said in opening Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, an audience in giants of the civil rights movement in her talk. “We are heirs to a great and noble the University’s Spivey Hall heard a dif- Atlanta,” but King credited Williams for legacy. We are the recipients of someone ferent, more personal view of Dr. Martin many of his ideas. else’s sacrifices. Luther King, Jr. from this year’s keynote speaker, Atlanta educator and media per- “Martin was in and out of our lives, and “This generation needs to know who sonality Billye S. Aaron. we were in and out of his life,” noted Martin Luther King was, what he stood Aaron during her address Thursday night. for, and what he stood against.” The theme for evening was, “Civil Rights “I married Sam in May 1959 and that in Atlanta: A Personal Reflection threw me into the Civil Rights move- Aaron told of her experiences in Atlanta, Featuring Billye S. Aaron.” And a person- ment.” which she characterized as “a segregated Thus, Aaron’s reminisces of King were city,” in the late 50s and 60s, telling how both of the leader of the pre-eminent she couldn’t eat in the main dining rooms Inside American social movement of the 20th of Rich’s nor walk in the front door of the Century, and a personal recollection of a Fox Theater. To overcome these preju- Departments: friend. dices, “Atlanta needed a lot of people to put their lives on the line,” she said. Arts Page ...... 4 Recounting her memories of King from Included among those people, in addition Across the Campus ...... 6 the time she met him and his family dur- to Williams, she noted, were Atlanta may- Life’s Transitions ...... 11 ing a weekend visit to the King home in ors William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen. Trivia Time ...... 13 Montgomery, Al. in 1959, Aaron told her Sports ...... 16 story against the backdrop of her own While telling her story of the civil rights experiences in the Civil Rights move- movement in Atlanta, Aaron skillfully ment. A lifetime member of the NAACP interwove her memories of King, painting In This Issue: and a passionate advocate of black higher perhaps a somewhat different picture of Black History Month Events...... 2 education, Aaron taught on the high King the man than the average individ- Biology Student Awarded $15K..3 school and college level for some 12 ual’s perception might include. Fund Drive Celebration...... 3, 14 years. For 14 years, she was one of the Joan Murphy’s Story...... 8 United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) “Martin was a fun kind of guy. Fun to be VITA...... 12 premiere fundraisers -- retiring in 1994 as around, fun to talk to, fun to exchange Student Hopes to “Change vice president of the Southern Region. ideas with,” she noted. “He loved a good the Future”...... 12 She has also been a member of the joke, and he told a good joke.” Distinguished Alumni Sought.....13 NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Educational Board for more than 25 years. It was clear that Aaron and her first hus- band had known King and his family well, “We live by liberties we did not secure. It is our responsibility to pass those along to Aaron, cont’d., p. 9 Campus Review Page 2 January 28, 2008 Clayton State Plans Black History Month Events

The Clayton State University Office of in the Baker Center Commons area, fea- include; Jena 6, economic inequalities, Campus Life has scheduled a total of turing Pat Brown, Lav Luv and Big Sean police brutality, and snitching. seven events in February in conjunction Larkins. with Black History Month. All the events “The Trends and Development of African- Local choirs and artists from metro are free and open to the public. Americans” lecture will take place on Atlanta will be featured at a “Gospel Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 12:30 p.m. in room Choir Explosion” on Sunday, Feb. 24 in The Black History Month calendar will 272 of the Baker Center. the University’s world famous Spivey include a comedy show, two lectures, two Hall, starting at 5 p.m. musical events, a town hall meeting and a The first of two musical presentations, a final event on Thursday, Feb. 28 that will “Celebration of Expression,” will also be Following Tretheway’s poetry reading, feature a keynote speaker, dining and cul- held in the Baker Center Commons on Q&A session and book signing starting at tural performances. In addition, the Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. This musical 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 in room 272 of the Clayton State University Lyceum and the showcase will trace the history of black Baker Center, Black History Month will University’s Language and Literature music and pay tribute to its pioneers. conclude with the Feb. 28 finale, also in Department will sponsor 2007 Pulitzer the Commons area of the Baker Center. Prize winning poet Natasha Tretheway as The month’s second lecture, “The `N’ Individuals who wish to take part in the part of the Visiting Writers Reading Series Word,” will be given by Clayton State 6:30 p.m. finale must RSVP to Clayton on Tuesday, Feb. 26 Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. State Assistant Director of Campus Life Mario Norman on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Lakiesa Cantey at The theme of Black History Month at 12:30 p.m. in room 272 of the Baker [email protected]. Clayton State is “Carter G. Woodson and Center. Norman will lead a discussion on the Origins of Multiculturalism: the use of the most controversial racial Cantey is the contact person for all of the Embracing our Past and Reaffirming our slur. Black History Month events. She can also Identity.” Woodson (1875-1950) was an be reached at (678) 466-5433. For more African American historian, author and Room 272 of the Baker Center will also information on Black History Month journalist and the founder of Black be the site, at 7:30 p.m. on the evening of events at Clayton State, go to History Month. The month’s events at Feb. 20, of a town hall meeting featuring http://adminservices.clayton.edu/campuslife/bhm.htm Clayton State will kick off with a an open discussion of the stat of Black Wednesday, Feb. 6 comedy show at 7 p.m. America. Topics of discussion will Billye S. Aaron Speaks on Education to Clayton State Students By John Shiffert, University Relations Billye S. Aaron began her day at Clayton “Education is the one thing that no one community since the Civil Rights State University Thursday by conducting can take from you,” she told her student movement. a student dialogue on the value of educa- audience as a way of emphasizing the tion in front of a standing room only value of education. “A most valuable tool. “It certainly is a privilege to introduce packed house in the University’s Arts & A tool that civilized people cannot live her,” said Kopanezos, a Decatur native Sciences Theater. without. who will graduate from Clayton State this spring. “Of course, it is a bit intimidating Following an introduction by Clayton “There is a perception that education has State University senior History major changed. It’s the challenges and demands Aaron on Ed., cont’d., p. 10 Karen Kopanezos, president of the of education that have changed.” University’s History Society, Aaron immediately grabbed hold of her audi- Aaron spoke on how the Civil Rights ence’s attention by taking issue with the movement has, and has not, changed edu- subject of the dialogue, “How the value of cation, noting that the movement has education has changed from the beginning imposed a need for greater preparation of the Civil Rights movement to the pres- among African-American students, in part ent.” because the playing field has not yet been leveled, in part because of the long histo- “Education has changed since the start of ry wherein blacks were discouraged or the Civil Rights movement, but not the legally prohibited from getting an educa- value of education,” she noted. “Its rela- tion, and in part because getting an educa- Photo Credit: Erin Fender tive worth has not changed. Value remains tion has only been a priority in the black Karen Kopanezos constant.” during her introduction Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 3 Biology Student Receives $15,000 Award from SEEDS By Erin Fender, University Relations Serge Alexander Farinas, a Clayton State At the 2008 annual meeting for the University biology student, was recently Ecological Society of America, Farinas awarded the $15,000 Strategies for will be recognized as the SEEDS award Ecology Education, Development and recipient. He is still in the beginning Sustainability (SEEDS) undergraduate stages of his fellowship and is not yet research fellowship by the Ecological ready to announce what his research will Society of America (ESA). be on, but looks forward to the work ahead. “Because of Serge's hard work and excel- lence within the field of ecology, and his “I'm very proud of Serge. This award is a involvement with the SEEDS program, I testament to his hard work, dedication, encouraged him to apply for the ESA and excellence in ecology; he has a bright SEEDS Undergraduate Research future in front of him,” says Boudell. Fellowship,” explains Dr. Jere Boudell, assistant professor of Biology at Clayton Many people have been a system of sup- State. port and encouragement for Farinas, including his wife and mother. Farinas Farinas is a senior biology major with a feels they are a constant reminder to concentration in environmental science. remain strong and believe in him self. He is also the president of the Clayton Serge Alexander Farinas State University Chapter of SEEDS and “This is a very rigorous biology program has worked on the Jesters Creek restora- that we have at Clayton State and I feel free time, Farinas enjoys playing electric tion project since 2006. that the professors are very committed to and acoustic guitar. helping students do well; they have all led “This award is an unparalleled experience me to explore many new ideas and oppor- “Your goals can always change based on for undergraduates that pair them up with tunities,” he says. your experiences, but I really want to a research mentor to do a high quality work for a government organization such research project in their field of interest. Farinas will graduate fall 2008. He plans as the U.S. Geological Survey or the The award totals out to about $15,000 and to pursue a master’s degree in ecology. He Forest Service. I think they are great it is needless to say that I am very grateful was born in Miami, but moved to Georgia organizations that do a whole host of fas- for being chosen and very humbled at the as a child. He currently resides in cinating research,” he says. opportunity,” expresses Farinas. Stockbridge with his wife, Laura. In his Faculty/Staff Fund Drive Celebration was an Event to Remember To conclude the successful 2008 Clayton FirstBank Financial Services and Sam line dancing. The DJ even provided some State University Faculty/Staff fund drive, Patel of Boston’s Gourmet Pizza also interactive entertainment for all to enjoy. a celebration was held on Jan. 17 to thank helped to make the event a success. all of those who contributed to the drive "Thanks to everyone who participated, that wrapped up in the fall of 2007. While Lee worked hard in the kitchen, and thanks to coordinators Jim Braun and Pence pitched in to serve food as well as Keya Reed-Jones for doing a great job,” The 2008 drive successfully raised helping Clayton State Director of says Rowell. $97,000 and had a 96 percent participa- Development Reda Rowell with door tion rate from the full time faculty and prizes. staff. This beat the goals of co-chairs Dr. James Braun, professor of Chemistry, and Clayton State President Dr. Thomas K. Keya Reed-Jones, of the Admissions Harden extended his sincere appreciation office, both of whom were recognized to; the faculty and staff for their giving along with all of the campaign coordina- nature, to those who lead the campaign, tors for their commitment to success. and everyone who attended to celebrate the successful fund drive. As has been traditional, trustee Robert Along with food and fellowship, the cele- Lee from SouthSide Seafood served his bration was topped off with a DJ who pro- famous chili at the celebration. vided music through out the event, which Contributions from Phillip Pence of moved the crowd to the floor for some Photo Credit: Erin Fender Campus Review Page 4 January 28, 2008 Spivey Hall Concert Features Clayton State Music Professor in Brahms Clayton State University’s acclaimed The José White String Quartet is on a Tickets to this performance are $30 (50 Director of Keyboard Studies, Dr. major American tour taking it through percent off for Clayton State faculty and Michiko Otaki, will perform at the nine states. For their 2004 debut in staff); Clayton State students pay just University’s Spivey Hall on Saturday, Cleveland they were praised by the Plain $10. For tickets and more information, Feb. 2, with the José White String Dealer for their “world-class artistry ... call the Spivey Hall Box Office at (678) Quartet from Mexico, which will be Their collective energy set the magnifi- 466-4200. Full-price tickets only are making its Atlanta debut. Otaki will join cent music ablaze. Their well-balanced available online at www.spiveyhall.org (a the award-winning chamber music sonorities bloomed with richness and per-ticket service fee applies). ensemble in the beloved Brahms Piano depth.... Their rhythmic intensity was Quintet in F minor, one of the towering exhilarating, their emotional involvement masterpieces of the Romantic repertoire. electrifying.” The 2008 American tour of the José White String Quartet is made possible in Also on the program, which begins at The Quartet takes its name from the late part through the support of the Cultural 8:15 p.m., are Mozart’s Quartet in D 19th-century Cuban violinist (also known Institute of Aguascalientes and in part major, K. 575, and Five Pieces for String as José White Lafitte) who was the first thanks to the financial support of the Quartet by the Czech composer Erwin internationally successful black compos- Consejo Nacional Para La Cultura Y Las Schulhoff, one of many talented artists er from the New World. The Quartet, Artes, in its program Mexico at Scene, who perished in the Holocaust. The con- three of whose four members are Cuban- which is a grant to Professional Artistic cert is preceded at 7:15 p.m. by an born, is based in Mexico has been Groups of the Scenic Arts, summoned by informative pre-concert talk given by coached and mentored by Jerry Horner, the FONCA (2nd edition). Clayton State University vocal director the retired violist and chamber music Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller, joined by teacher, formerly of the Fine Arts Otaki traveled to Aguascalientes in Otaki. Atlanta’s Instituto de México and Quartet. Their first CD of all-Latino Central Mexico to rehearse with the The Friends of Spivey Hall will co-host a music, including a piece by José White, post-concert reception for the artists and was released on the Quindecim label. Brahms, cont’d., p. 5 the audience. Celebrated Woodwind Quintet Imani Winds to Make Spivey Hall Debut The celebrated woodwind quintet Imani grades three through six at Spivey Hall at educators to this Teacher Appreciation Winds will make its Spivey Hall debut 11:15 a.m. This 45-minute “music- Night with free admission to the Imani with a two-day residency, Feb.7 and Feb. telling” performance, entitled “How Jeff Winds’ performance. 8, 2008. Imani Winds first appearance at Got His Groove Back,” features all the the Southeast’s premier small perform- Imani Winds, who play music and act out Each season, Spivey Hall expresses its ance facility on the main campus of a story at the same time. gratitude to educators for their work by Clayton State University will include the inviting them to attend Teacher world premiere of a commissioned work Some 15,000 students from 12 school sys- Appreciation Night. Any educator may by Atlanta composer Alvin Singleton. tems and 18 counties, as well as home receive two free tickets (subject to avail- school families, attend Spivey Hall’s ability) to the Imani Winds’ performance On Thursday, Feb. 7, the residency begins Young People’s Concerts each year. These by calling the Spivey Hall Box Office at with an in-school performance at Fayette concerts provide enrichment to the stu- (678) 466-4200, mentioning Teacher County High School (from 10:45 a.m. to dents’ classroom curriculum as well as Appreciation Night, and naming his or her 11:45 a.m.) for high school band students exposure to fine music in an acoustically school. Tickets will be held at the box of band director Myra Rhoden. Later in superb recital hall. Tickets for this per- office, and recipients are cordially invited the day, Imani Winds will give a reading formance are $1 each, available by calling to attend a post-concert dessert reception session on stage at Spivey Hall from 3 the Spivey Hall Education Department at with Imani Winds at Spivey Hall. p.m. to 5 p.m., playing and critiquing (678) 466-4491(www.spiveyhall.org/education). works by the composition students of Dr. Christopher Arrell, the Clayton State General admission tickets for the Imani Imani Winds’ residency concludes with a Winds’ Feb. 8 concert are $30. Tickets are Music Department’s director of Theory full-length recital at Spivey Hall begin- and Composition. Singleton will join free to Clayton State music majors and ning at 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 8, featuring the students currently enrolled in Music Imani Winds for both of these Feb. 7 world premiere of Singleton’s new work, events. Appreciation courses; all other Clayton “Through It All,” commissioned by State students pay $10. Other students On Friday, Feb.8, Imani Winds performs a Spivey Hall and The ASCAP Foundation Young People’s Concert for students in for Imani Winds. Spivey Hall welcomes Imani, cont’d., p. 10 Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 5 Clayton State Opera Pays Tribute to Menotti By Erin Fender, University Relations Clayton State Opera presents a memorial Philadelphia. According to Zeller, his to the other people in the game, and what tribute to Gian Carlo Menotti (1911- career was long and productive and he they’re thinking to themselves, 2007) in world renowned Spivey Hall on was the first United States citizen to (thoughts) that the other three in reality Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. The group will per- become internationally recognized as a wouldn’t be able to hear, so the audience form “A Hand of Bridge” with text by successful writer of opera. is let in on everyone’s private thoughts,” Menotti and music by Samuel Barber says Zeller. and Menotti’s “The Medium.” His work was both innovative -- he was among the first to adapt to new media, “The Medium” is two acts; however the Performances will be held on both Friday writing operas for radio, for television, entire piece is just over an hour long. and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. The and scores that incorporated electronic The title character, Madame Flora, is an program will last approximately 80 min- sounds and pre-recorded tape sounds -- older woman with a mysterious past utes. General admission is $10 and stu- and deeply conservative… his melodic filled with experiences she clearly does dents may purchase tickets for $5. and dramatic gestures are highly influ- not want to remember and makes a ques- Admittance is free for Clayton State stu- enced by Puccini, explains Zeller. tionable living staging fake séances. dents, faculty and staff with their valid LakerCard. “A Hand of Bridge” will open the night “In a way, both pieces speak to the anxi- and is short curtain-raiser at just 10 min- eties that lay underneath the surface of “Menotti died in February of 2007, so utes long. (Although Menotti wrote the the outwardly happy and prosperous era this production is presented as something words for this piece, the music is by in the United States in the decade follow- of an anniversary memorial to this piv- Samuel Barber.) This piece is about two ing the Allied victory in World War II,” otal figure in American music,” express- affluent suburban couples that regularly states Zeller. “Both of these pieces really es Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller, Clayton meet for a hand in bridge; however, it require performers who understand that State’s director of Opera and Vocal stud- soon becomes obvious that no one’s singers are fully musicians and fully ies. mind is actually on the game at hand. actors, 100 percent of each. This is cer- tainly the kind of vocal performer that Menotti emigrated from Italy to the “An unusual and interesting thing about our department wants to be training and United States as a teenager to study at this piece is that all the singers sing out graduating.” the Curtis Institute of Music in loud both what they are actually saying Clayton State Partners Brahms, cont’d. from p. 4 With Brenau University Quartet over the Christmas break, and is performing with them at five concerts To Produce Spring Play and Opera during their U.S. tour. She performed By Lauren Graves, University Relations with violist Roger Chase at Princeton this past fall and will join him again for a In a rare collaboration between the two Clayton State University Theatre tour of Canada in March and perform- institutions, Clayton State University in Department under the direction of ances in Cleveland and Boston this Morrow will partner with Brenau Artistic Director Phillip DePoy. spring. Their recording of works by University in Gainesville to present an Following the Apr. 11 premiere at Benjamin Dale will be released on the evening of theatre and opera, showing Brenau, the stage play and the opera will Dutton Epoch label next month. first at Brenau on Friday, Apr. 11. be presented a week later on the Clayton State campus. Further details are forth- Otaki toured the United States last spring The evening will feature two completely coming. with the Graffe String Quartet of the staged, one-act operas in English: Gian Czech Republic, including a memorable Carlo Menotti’s “The Telephone,” and To learn more about Clayton State’s performance at Spivey Hall, and will tour “Riders to the Sea” by well-known involvement in the collaboration, contact with them again here in United States English composer Ralph Vaughan DePoy at [email protected] or this coming fall; their new recording of Williams. The opera will showcase call (678) 466-4715. For further informa- Schumann and Martinu Piano Quintets Brenau students and nationally known tion on Brenau’s production, please call has just been released and received “5 singers and will be staged and conducted (770) 531-3119. clefs” from Czech Radio’s Rondo review by well-known Brenau Artist-in- program, its highest rating. Residence William Fred Scott.

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ARCHE Clayton State senior guard Michael Sloan Lambda was founded in 1906. For addi- The University of Georgia has released reached a milestone by becoming the tional information, visit: the results of a Peach State Poll on how sixth player in Clayton State history to http://www.akl.org/. Clayton State is cur- Georgians view higher ed in our state. reach 1,000 career points when the Lakers rently working with Alpha Kappa Lambda ARCHE collaborated with the Carl defeated Lander University in a 65-59 to schedule an information session with Vinson Institute of Government to devel- Peach Belt Conference victory at Lander. members of the fraternity. Students may op the questions. Analysis of UGA’s Sloan scored 14 points in the game. His contact Eric Simon, Assistant Director for release and ARCHE’s supplemental report two free throws at the 1:56 mark of the Campus life, to receive additional infor- are available at: second half put the Lakers up by six mation at (678) 466 - 5433. http://www.atlantahighered.org/archereports/poll.asp points, 59-53, and moved him over the and at http://www.cviog.uga.edu/ then 1,000 point milestone. “It’s great for **** click on Special Interest and follow next Michael Sloan,” Gibbons said. “He’s link labeled Peach State Poll. everything in a player that a coach could ever want. If there’s anyone that deserves On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the Student Government Association will host its Athletics this milestone more, it’s Sloan.” The Clayton State Laker men’s indoor annual “Student Forum.” The forum will provide a platform for students to ask track and field season opened its fourth Bookstore season with a pair of meets in Indiana, The University Bookstore would like to administrators key questions about the opening Friday night with four individual remind all faculty and staff that we will University and specific policies. The wins at the Rose-Hulman Open, and end- soon begin making preparations for our panel will consist of: Dr. Thomas Harden, ing Saturday as one team record fell at the move to the Student Center this spring. Dr. Brian Haynes, Dr. Sharon Hoffman, Indiana Open. Eric Simmons, Ahmad Our University Center store hours will Dr. Mark May, Dr. Elaine Manglitz, Dr. Rolle and Lawrence DeShields, along remain the same through this process until Thomas Eaves and Carolina Amero. The with freshman Tim Moran, led the Lakers Spring Break (Mar. 3 to Mar. 9) at which Student Forum will start promptly at Friday in Terre Haute at the Rose-Hulman time we will close and move operations to 12:30 p.m. in UC 272. Direct all questions Open. The foursome each came away our new location on the first floor of the to [email protected]. with a win. The Lakers did not have any Student Center across from Financial Aid individual wins Saturday at Indiana, but and Admissions. We urge everyone to Financial Aid set one team mark as junior Anthony make their final purchases before Spring The Financial Aid Department at Clayton Aguilar shattered the team’s 600-meter Break commences (within the next three State is hosting “College Goal Sunday” run mark by more than eight seconds, run- to four weeks) given all store merchandise on Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ning 1:30.03. Simmons had the highest will need to be packed up for our move Volunteers will be available in room B10 individual finish for Clayton State on and may be inaccessible. We thank you of the University’s Lecture Hall to assist Saturday as he ran 22.39 in the 200-meter for your assistance in this matter and look prospective students and parents in com- dash to finish fourth. forward to serving you at out new store. pleting the FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) for the upcoming school **** Campus Life year. College Goal Sunday is open to the Business hours for the James M. Baker public, as well as any continuing Clayton Using a 25-8 run in the final eight minutes University Center have changed. The State students. For specific details of the game, the North Georgia Saints facility will no longer stay open to mid- regarding the Clayton State event, con- pulled off a stunning come-from-behind night Monday through Thursday. The new tact Krystal Houston at (678) 466-4188 68-64 Peach Belt Conference victory over hours are as follows: Monday - Friday - 7 or Sabrina W. Williams at (678) 466- the visiting Clayton State Laker men’s a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday - 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 4185. Additional information can be basketball team on Wednesday at North Sunday - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m-. For questions, found at the College Goal Sunday web- Georgia’s Memorial Hall. The defeat comments or concerns, contact Campus site, www.collegegoalsundayga.com. snaps a three-game winning streak for Life at (678) 466 – 5433. Clayton State, now 8-8 overall and 4-5 in Plant Operations the Peach Belt. Clayton State got 20 **** Clayton County is planning to start points on six 3-point baskets from working on removal of the traffic island Michael Sloan, including 14 in the first at the intersection of Clayton State half when the Lakers shot 53 percent from Clayton State University will start a Boulevard and Georgia 54 (aka the field to lead 38-30 at halftime. Sloan colony for the Alpha Kappa Lambda fra- Jonesboro Road) the week of Jan. 28, tied his own single-game school record ternity during the 2008 spring semester. 2008. The large island is going to be for 3-point baskets. This will be Clayton State's first tradition- removed and replaced with a raised con- al, North Inter-conference, Non-NPHC crete island for a pedestrian haven. The **** fraternity on campus. Alpha Kappa contractor is to maintain access to Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 7 Across the Campus...

Clayton State Boulevard at all times. There may be times when the right turn lane may be closed, however the other lane will be maintained open so people will be able to enter and exit the University at all times.

School of Business On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Glenn Farris, CEO of Biomass Gas and Electric, will be speaking at the School of Business’ spring 2008 Business Conference. Farris’ address will begin at 6 p.m. and be held in room 101of the Downs Center. His topic is, “Energy in Georgia in the 21st Century: Myths and Reality.” Given the international energy crisis, this should be a hot topic. Photo Credit: Erin Fender University System The first issue of the University System of Clayton State University’s Dental Hygiene Program performed free oral health screenings as a serv- ice project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 22, 2008. The services that were provid- Georgia’s Legislative Update for 2008 is ed during the oral health screenings included: history taken on the patients past medical and den- now available for downloading at tal treatments, assessment of patient's plaque removal, polishing of the teeth, dental and periodon- http://www.usg.edu/pubs/lu/. Back issues tal charting, education on proper home oral hygiene care, and the importance of maintaining this care and nutrition. of the newsletter are also available there. Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Graduate School Workshop Atlanta Area Career Fairs Georgia Department of Audits Why might you attend graduate school? (Information purposes only; Staff Auditor How do you research different schools? no affiliation with Clayton State) Full Time Entry Level What is the application process? Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 THE AJC JOB FAIR Recruiter Solutions Group Location: Student Center, Room 267 Saturday, January 26th 9am – 2pm Helpdesk Analyst Time: 12:30 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. AJC Building - Marietta Street, NW, Full Time Experienced Atlanta, GA. 30303 Achieving Career Excellence Week (ACE) Offers will be made to qualified candi- Racetrac Petrouleum, Inc. Door prizes! dates Sales Associate Attend all four ACE seminars and receive Full Time Entry Level Management a leather portfolio! Job and Internship Search: All presentations in Library. Room L-200 Clayton State University password: Standard Technology, Inc. SUCCESS A variety of Full-Time positions in ACE Your Resume Atlanta, GA. Monday, Feb. 4 - 12:30 p.m. Part-Time Jobs: Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 5:00 p.m. http://adminservices.clayton.edu/career/JobPostings.aspx Announcements: The Annual Summer Undergraduate ACE Your Interview Internships: Research Program (SURP) Monday, Feb. 4 - 5:00 p.m. http://adminservices.clayton.edu/career/LakerTRAK.htm Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 12:30 p.m. (SURP) will be offered June 1 - July 31, Full-Time Jobs: 2008 UGA in Athens, Georgia. The appli- ACE Your Job Search http://adminservices.clayton.edu/career/LakerTRAK.htm cation deadline is Friday, February 1, Wednesday, Feb. 6 - 12:30 p.m. 2008. The one page application form and Thursday, Feb. 7 - 5:00 p.m. (Post your resume for employers to see!) complete program details are available on-line at ACE the Job Fair Catalyst Technologies http://www.grad.uga.edu/outreach&diversity/surp.html Wednesday, Feb. 6 - 5:00 p.m. Helpdesk Support Analyst Thursday, Feb. 5 - 12:30 p.m. Full Time Entry Level Campus Review Page 8 January 28, 2008 My Life at Clayton State By Joan Murphy, Public Safety When Tom (my husband) and I were In December 1999, Bruce Holmes, direc- There have been many changes to cam- planning for my retirement last year, Jan. tor of Public Safety, hired me as adminis- pus since I started as a student; three 31, 2008 seemed very far away. trative assistant. What an opportunity to presidents, new buildings, Spivey Hall, However, now that the date is almost have a less stressful job, work a normal SmartBodies, offices moving all over here, I feel panicky because there is so 40 hours a week, and have a job that I campus and even moving back again, much left to do before my last day. loved. When I was young, I wanted to be doing homework over a “Dumb a policeman, cowboy, or fireman, but Terminal” to having DSL, and physically The Department of Public Safety had a back then a firewoman was unusual, a registering for classes to registering from surprise retirement party for me on Jan. police women usually worked school home. Athletics has expanded their sports 23. No one on campus said anything traffic, and a female cowboy had to wear from two to 12. The biggest changes about a party and since Wanda Zellars a skirt. But looking back, I am pleased probably will happen after I retire. With had told me that a group from Public with all my life experiences at Clayton the School of Business building, student Safety was taking me to lunch, I was sur- State. housing, activities center, and an prised. Many Clayton State folks, and amphitheatre being developed this year, even most of my family, attended the Many people know me for two things: our campus will really change. wonderful surprise party. How Public keys and University RideShare. Keeping Safety, the campus, and my family kept track of all the keys on campus is never Over the years, whether as a student, vol- this secret, I’ll never know. Amazing! ending and full of challenges, but I even unteer, or employee, one meets so many loved that part of my job. The University interesting people. I have been fortunate My life at Clayton State began even RideShare started in 2001 when the to have known so many wonderful peo- before being employed. During the fall Atlanta Regional Commission awarded ple associated with Clayton State. Tom of 1981, I began taking freshman classes, Clayton State with a grant. Public Safety and I look forward to traveling, baby sit- just one or two per quarter, until I gradu- has been able to apply for and receive a ting our granddaughter, sleeping later ated in March 1985 with an associate’s grant each year since then to continue the than 5:30 a.m., and even having time to degree in Business Administration. University RideShare Program. The do the things we have looked forward to During this time, I was on the Bent Tree department has also received three Clean for a long time. It has been a great and staff and was awarded the Wall Street Air Campaign PACE Awards in recogni- memorable experience at Clayton State, Journal Award from the School of tion of efforts to increase alternate trans- no matter which hat I wore. Business. Since Clayton State was a portation modes and to help the environ- Junior College at that time, I proceeded ment. to Georgia State to get my B.B.A. in Marketing. While there, I received a mar- keting award from the Marketing Department.

In 1990, the first Clayton State Alumni Association was established and I was on the board from 1990 to 1997 and served as chairman of the Newsletter Committee for a while.

In August 1994, Jerry Atkins, Public Information officer, needed extra help during Dr. Richard Skinner’s inaugura- tion and Summerfest. This was just a temporary assignment. Then in January 1995, I was offered a job in Advancement as Special Events Coordinator. In this position I gained experience in marketing, publicity, print- ing, event planning, advertising in news- papers, radio, billboards, and television. While I gained lots of experience, it also was stressful and required more than 40 hours a week, but it was never dull and always exciting. Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 9 Clayton State Hosts Lego Robotics Competition The Stampeding Rhinos, Ladybots & with registration activities (first floor), Friends, and Watt Warriors were just three programming (Main Street on the second of the teams competing at Clayton State floor), research papers, skits and inter- on Jan. 12 in the Second Annual Lego viewing by the FLL judges (third floor). Robotics Competition of the FLL. Dr. Cherie Long, associate professor of Information Technology in the Clayton For those of you not familiar with Legos – State College of Information and those ingenious little interlocking hard Mathematical Sciences organized of the plastic building blocks that can be used to Clayton State Qualifier. construct anything from the Star Wars “Millennium Falcon” to a Viking ship – the FLL is the First Lego League. As Photo Credit: Maggie Shiffert explained on the FLL website, http://www.firstlegoleague.org/, FLL is a result of an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult mentors and their own imagina- Photo Credit: Maggie Shiffert tions, FLL students solve real-world engi- neering challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive contri- Above: Joseph Shiffert (left) and Jared Shiffert butions to society. (right) check out the robotic lego action. Left: The Ladybots & Friends team from The FLL Clayton State Qualifier took up Cumming, GA prepare their Legos for action. the first three floors of the Baker Center,

Aaron, cont’d. from p. 1 a relationship that was more than profes- sional within the movement. A close enough relationship that, on the evening of Apr. 4, 1968, upon hearing that King had been shot in Memphis, the Williams’ drove to the King house on what is now Martin Luther King Boulevard.

“We decided to stop by Coretta’s house. She was trying to make a flight to Memphis,” Aaron recalled. Aaron then followed Coretta Scott King to the air- port, to a rest room off of an Eastern Airlines gate, where she found King and Allen gathered together with some oth- ers.

“Their faces told it all,” said Aaron. “And that’s how I learned that Martin Luther King had died.”

And with that, she walked off the stage, to a funereal silence, concluding as mem- orable performance as ever seen at Spivey Hall.

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Campus Review Page 10 January 28, 2008

Imani, cont’d. from pg. 4 the Crossroads, a world of wonder where Aaron on Ed., cont’d. from pg. 2 with valid ID may purchase tickets at a 50 music comes to life, as they watch the to introduce someone with such numerous percent discount ($15). Tickets are avail- boy encounter magical characters and accomplishments and historical signifi- able at the Spivey Hall Box Office by call- musical props in search of his groove. cance as Ms. Aaron.” ing (678) 466-4200 or by visiting the box “Education will serve our purposes, to do office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday A native of Brooklyn, Singleton attended and be what we can be,” noted Aaron. through Friday. Full-price tickets are New York University and Yale. As a “Give thanks for Martin Luther King for available online at www.spiveyhall.org (a Fulbright Scholar, he studied with the impact he had on the world. Pass on per-ticket service fee will apply). Goffredo Petrassi at Accademia those values.” Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Since 1997, the Grammy-nominated After living and working in Europe for “Regarding Dr. King, as a history major Imani Winds (www.imaniwinds.com), 14 years, he returned to the United States who has decided on a career dedicated to five unabashedly adventurous yet to become Composer-in-Residence with remembering and studying historical fig- delightfully accessible musicians, have the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (1985- ures, it is an honor to help remember been enriching the traditional wind quin- 88). Singleton has composed music for someone so eloquent and prolific,” said tet repertoire with European, African, theatre, orchestra, solo instruments, and a Kopanezos. “His ability to lead, to com- Latin American and American music tra- variety of chamber ensembles, and his municate, and to inspire has contributed ditions. Just as the name Imani denotes works have been performed by major immensely to the progress our society has “faith” in Swahili, the ensemble has orchestras in the United States and made. His passion and perseverance were ardently pursued its mission for more Europe, and by such outstanding ensem- heroic and I am honored to be a part of than a decade, carving out a distinct pres- bles as the Kronos Quartet and the this day.” ence in the classical music world with its Chamber Music Society of Lincoln dynamic playing, innovative program- Center. Aaron concluded the dialogue with a ming and inspirational outreach pro- lengthy question and answer session, grams. Outstanding soloists and educa- In addition to Singleton’s world pre- fielding inquiries on everything from her tors, the members of Imani Winds per- miere, the Feb. 8 Imani Winds program own education to the difference between form extensively throughout the United features works by composer, clarinetist being educated and being an educator, a States and Canada, from New York and and saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera, one subject she is certainly well-qualified to Washington to Los Angeles and of the most celebrated jazz and Latin speak on. Vancouver. musicians of his generation, and Imani Winds’ own Valerie Coleman, whose Imani Winds is: Valerie Coleman, flute; suite, Portraits of Josephine, is taken Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe; Mariam from Imani Winds’ biographical, full- Adam, clarinet; Jeff Scott, French horn; length, multi-media program in honor of and Monica Ellis, bassoon. the legendary African-American chanteuse and dancer, Josephine Baker, The performance at Fayette County High who emerged as the epitome of “Le Jazz School will include Imani Winds taking Hot” in Europe in the 1920s, and whose questions from the students and provid- dedication to racial and religious equality ing insights into their creative work, their motivated her to break barriers, aid the lives as professional musicians, and their French resistance during World War II, quest to attract audiences to the music and fight for civil rights across the globe. they perform. Spivey Hall gratefully acknowledges the Got The Feb. 7 reading session at Spivey support of the Southern Arts Federation News? Hall will perform much the same func- for the Imani Winds’ residency; its sea- tion for Clayton State students Christel son sponsors, the National Endowment Vinot, Will Melton, Shaun Brooks, Cody for the Arts, the Georgia Council for the Sisco, Martin Hardin and Salvatore Arts, and The Atlanta Journal- LoCascio. Imani Winds will provide Constitution; and its media partner Jazz Send your valuable technical and creative feedback 91.9, WCLK. For additional information campus news to to the young composers to assist them in about the Imani Winds’ residency, please their professional development. call the Spivey Hall Box Office at (678) [email protected] 466-4200. Imani Winds wrote the story for the Feb. 8 Young People’s Concert about a boy who plays the French horn, but loses his groove. Students will be transported to Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 11

Life’s Transitions...

Announcing the newest arrival!

He’s a keeper!

Levi and Lauren Graves announce the birth of their new bundle of joy!

Logan Alexander Graves was born on January 17, 2008 at 10:38 p.m. Weighing in at the trophy size of 7lbs and 19 inches long

Mom and baby are doing well! Campus Review Page 12 January 28, 2008 Free Tax Prep CNN is Coming to VITA Returns for Another Year Spivey Hall,

The Clayton State University Accounting • Wage and earning statement(s) Form W- February 1 Club will once again be providing free 2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers volunteer tax preparation assistance. • Interest and dividend statements from CNN will be filming a feature on banks (Forms 1099) Ladysmith Black Mambazo's sold out The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance appearance at Clayton State University’s (VITA) program will be held four times in • A copy of last year’s Federal and State Spivey Hall on Friday, Feb. 1 at 8:15 February and March. Each session will returns if available PM. run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the School of • Bank routing numbers and account num- Business’ Conference Room in the bers for direct deposit According to Spivey Hall Executive & Administration Artistic Director Samuel C. Dixon, CNN Building. The • Other rele- will interview members of the group at dates are vant informa- Spivey Hall and film some of their sound Saturday, Feb. 9, tion about check, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. Saturday, Feb. income and 23, Saturday, expenses “They might also film some of the public Mar. 15, and •Total paid for performance,” he adds. “It promises to Saturday, Mar. day care; day be a very high-energy evening for 29. The VITA care providers Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Spivey Hall program is held identifying debut.” on a first come, number first serve basis. Twelve-time Grammy Award nominee • To file taxes Ladysmith Black Mambazo proudly rep- Participants in electronically resents the traditional culture of South the VITA pro- on a married Africa. Regarded as the country's cultural gram will need the following information filing joint tax return, both spouses must emissaries at home and around the world, to have their tax returns prepared: be present to sign the required forms. they are "melding a tradition of Zulu har- mony with imported gospel and soul" • Photo identification Are you eligible for assistance? Yes, if you make under $36,000 a year and wish (The New York Times). Ladysmith, • Social Security Cards for you, your to have help with your personal income already blazing musical trails in South spouse and dependents taxes. Africa, was brought to international prominence by Paul Simon, who famous- • Birth dates for primary, secondary and VITA only assists with the current year's ly included them on his mega-hit album, dependents on the tax return personal income taxes. VITA does not Graceland. • Current year’s tax package, if you assist with small business returns or those received one who are self-employed, or with out-of- state returns. Clayton State Student Hopes to “Change the Future” in 2008 by Shavaun Brewer, University Relations The Ovarian Cycle Inc., is hosting its in the research leading to an early detec- Training will take place at health and fit- fifth annual cycling event, The Ride to tion test for ovarian cancer. Jones ness clubs throughout metro Atlanta. Change the Future, to raise money for believes that not only women of Clayton There is a list of participating health Ovarian Cancer. State should get involved, but also men. clubs on the organization’s website (www.OvarianCycle.org). The Ride to Clayton State student Julia Jones, a sen- “Anyone who has a mother, daughter, Change the Future on Apr. 26 will take ior in the Integrative Studies program, sister, wife or aunt has a reason to sup- place at Midtown Athletic Club. has been interning with the organization port Ovarian Cycle Inc,” she says. for the past two semesters, and also lost “Ovarian cancer is known as the `silent If you would like more information or her mother to the disease, hopes to killer,’ the symptoms often go unnoticed would like to participate in this year’s “recruit riders, department teams, and and the disease is usually not diagnosed Ovarian Cycling event, please contact volunteers from Clayton State for this until the patient is in stage IV of their Ovarian Cycle Inc. at (404) 271-6787 or year’s annual event.” condition.” on the World Wide Web at www.OvarianCycle.org. Over the past five years the organization Event training will begin on Mar. 15, has raised thousands of dollars to assist 2008 with the final ride on Apr. 26, 2008. Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 13 Distinguished Alumni Award Nominees Sought By Gid Rowell, Alumni Relations

The Clayton State Alumni Association 2005 Winners Trivia Time Annual Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Kevin William Meckes Apr. 12, 2008 at the Georgia Aquarium. Overall Distinguished Alumni winner One Hit Wonders At the dinner, the Association bestows Jerri Clay-King outstanding alumni awards to a worthy School of Arts & Sciences winner By John Shiffert, University Relations recipient of each school or college, and to Lee Moore They’re called “One Hit Wonders.” Songs an overall distinguished graduate. School of Business winner Lillie Farmer that rocket their artists up the charts with a bullet, have their 15 minutes of fame, and The Alumni Association welcomes your School of Health Sciences winner then are never heard from again. participation in the nomination process. Rick M. Jeffares Your professional knowledge and expert- School of Technology winner Like, “In the Year 2525” (Zager and ise in recognizing excellence in a particu- Anou Southsavath Evans), “Red Rubber Ball” (The Crykle), lar area or field make your nominations College of Information and Mathematical Sciences “Signs” (The Five Man Electrical Band), extremely valuable to our Association. Go “Montego Bay” (Bobby Bloom), “Spirit in to http://adminservices.clayton.edu/alum- 2004 Winners the Sky” (Norman Greenbaum), “In the ni/distinguished_alumni/nomination.html Dewayne Hobbs Summertime” (Mungo Jerry), ”Carolina for an online nomination form. School of Arts & Sciences Ron Burdekin On My Mind” (Crystal Mansion), and, yes, “Indiana Wants Me” by R. Dean Taylor. This will be the seventh year we have rec- School of Business ognized our graduates this way – our past Nadine Thomas Can you name the second biggest hit by winners are listed below. Completed nom- School of Health Sciences Zager and Evans or the Five Man Electrical inations are due by Mar. 1. Please call Greg Mitchell Band? Of course not, they didn’t have any. (678) 466-4477 if you have any questions. School of Technology Jim Baker Which doesn’t explain the popularity of Taylor’s 1970 One Hit Wonder, “Indiana 2007 Winners Overall Award Wants Me,” a truly unmemorable opus best Charles D. English described by Trivia Time reviewers Todd Overall Distinguished Alumni Winner 2003 Winners Birchfield (“cheesy”) and Lou Brackett Stacey Y. Rivers Tina Marie Harper (“depressing”). In fact, the only reason this College of Professional Studies School of Arts & Sciences author remembers it is because I went to Anna J. Gaissert Mike Baird college in Indiana at the time the song College of Arts & Sciences School of Business came out. Judith P. Conway Vicki Kaiser School of Nursing School of Health Sciences Just about all of the trivia experts took a Christopher A. Menard Lydia Parker shot at characterizing this dog, but only School of Business School of Technology Trivia Time’s resident musicologist, Dr. Sue Y. Dowling Benita Moore Kurt-Alexander Zeller, and renown Trivia College of Information and Mathematical Sciences Overall Award Master Rob Taylor (who’s also old enough Joan E. McElroy to actually have heard it played in 1970) Distinguished Service to Alumni Association 2002 Winners Ben Studdard came up with the One Hit Wonder label. 2006 Winners School of Arts & Sciences So, if you’re so smart, what One Hit Thomas George Doug Walker Wonder tune became a One Hit Wonder for Overall Distinguished Alumni Winner School of Business two completely different groups a couple Dee Ann Turner Shirley Freeman of years apart in the early Seventies? The School of Technology School of Health Sciences second version of this anti-war song was Judge Steve Teske Bill Jones the better-known, because it was the title School of Arts & Sciences School of Technology song to a truly awful Warner Brothers Jocelyn Okoro Gail Buckner movie, despite the fact that the song had School of Health Sciences Overall Award virtually nothing to do with either the David Lindley movie, or the movie’s title. At least the School of Technology song itself was better than “Indiana Wants Me.” Anyone who can answer this one to [email protected] deserves a bonus. Campus Review Page 14 January 28, 2008 OITS Makes Changes in Network Account Expiration Notices

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Photo Credit: Erin Fender Campus Review January 28, 2008 Page 15 Clayton State Women Set Four Team Records at Indiana Open By Lee Wright, Sports Information The Clayton State Laker women’s indoor Taylor bettered her school record marks The Lakers also came away with wins track and field season got off to a strong in the 55-meter dash and long jump. She from junior Kara Stokes in the 800-meter start last weekend. Clayton State accu- won the 55-meter dash in 7.30 seconds, run (2:32.72) and freshman Chelsea Ellis mulated four school records and five and won the long jump with a leap of 17- in the mile run (5:35.13). individual victories during two days of 9.5 feet, beating out teammate Natasha competition at two different meets, Gass. Taylor’s time in the 55-meter dash The Lakers were not as successful at beginning Friday in Terre Haute at the was .07 seconds off the NCAA Division Indiana University, running up against Rose-Hulman Collegiate Open and end- II provisional mark for the event, while the likes of Division I teams Illinois, ing with the Indiana Open on Saturday her long jump mark is just three inches Dayton, Louisville, South Florida and the afternoon. off the provisional qualifying mark. hosts. The best individual finish was sev- enth place finishes by Etienne in the 400- “We got off to nice start in a low-key “Jon had a terrific start to the season and meter dash (1:01.35) and Ellis in the meet hosted by Rose-Hulman Institute of has picked up where she left off last sea- 800-meter run (2:28.28). Technology, but we also got a nice reali- son,” says Mead. “She has a realistic ty check at Indiana,” says Clayton State shot at possibly qualifying for indoor Clayton State will spend a few weeks of head coach Mike Mead. “We competed nationals in at least two events, if she training before returning to action Feb. 2 as well as I can expect considering the really wants it.” at the Tennessee State University fact we’re coming off the holiday break. Invitational in Nashville, Tn. I think most our ladies are about right Teammates Keisha Etienne and Nyisha where they need to be at this point in the Nelson also bettered the team records in season.” the 400-meter dash and shot put. Etienne, a sophomore, broke her own 400-meter Junior Jon Taylor led the Lakers at Rose- dash record running 1:00.41 to win the Hulman on Friday with a pair of records race, while Nelson threw 31-10 feet in and first place finishes. the shot to finish fifth in the event.

Clayton State Men Hit Peach Belt Conference Milestone in 62-44 Victory Over Francis Marion

The Clayton State Laker men’s basket- the Patriots were 0-for-12 from 3-point Tracy Williams added a 3-point basket, ball team reached an impressive mile- range. and Sloan’s running lay-up gave the stone on Saturday, recording its 100th Lakers a 53-37 lead with 6:47 remaining. Still, Francis Marion stayed with striking victory in Peach Belt Conference play distance, taking an early 12-5 lead on 12- with a solid 62-44 victory over visiting Williams scored a career-high 18 points 1 run at the start of the game. The Francis Marion at the Athletics and for Clayton State, while grabbing eight Patriots never let the Lakers get more Fitness Center. rebounds with four assists. Garrett scored than a six-point lead, and trimmed the 13 points with eight rebounds, while Clayton State has now won four of its Clayton State lead to 30-28 at halftime. Sloan scored 11 points for the Lakers. last five games to improve to 9-8 overall Clayton State shot 47 percent from the In the second half, however, Clayton and 5-5 in the Peach Belt Conference. field, including 55 percent in second State gradually pulled away. The Lakers Since becoming a full-fledged member half. of the Peach Belt Conference in the increased their lead to 10 points on a 10- 2 run over a three-minute span. Ricky 1997-98 season, Clayton State is now Junior forward Ziyadah Carter scored 14 Garrett scored the last five points of the 100-80 in Peach Belt Conference play, points for Francis Marion (8-7, 2-6 rally, including a 3-point basket to give including a 76-40 Peach Belt Conference PBC). mark under head coach Gordon Gibbons. Clayton State a 44-34 lead with 13:47 remaining. Clayton State battles in-state rival The defensive effort was stellar for the After Francis Marion cut the lead to Armstrong Atlantic in a key Peach Belt Lakers as Clayton State held the Patriots Conference showdown at the Athletics to only 29 percent shooting from the seven points, Clayton State responded with a 9-0 run to take a 16-point lead. and Fitness Center on Wednesday night field in allowing the lowest single-game at 7:30 p.m. point total of the season. In the second Brian Kelly started the rally with an half alone, Francis Marion shot only 5- alley-oop dunk off a Michael Sloan assist for-22 from the field for 22 percent, and following a Francis Marion turnover. Campus Review Page 16 January 28, 2008 Sports St. Fort Shines as Clayton State Women Win 76-72 Thriller at North Georgia By Lee Wright, Sports Information Just when everyone thought the Clayton Cox adds. "The challenge is getting that State Laker women’s basketball was left intensity. The good thing about it is the Marie St. Fort, #22 for dead, they’ve stormed back. opponent has to expend a lot of energy in St. Forte, a coming back, and that has enabled us to returning junior, Behind a career-high 22 points by junior finish strong." had a career-high guard Marie St. Fort, Clayton State made 22 points against it four straight victories on Wednesday Finish strong the Lakers did. Clayton North Georgia. with a thrilling 76-72 Peach Belt State never let the Lady Saint lead get Conference victory at in-state rival North above six points, and the Lakers gradual- Georgia. The victory improves the ly whittled away at North Georgia. St. Lakers to 11-5 overall and 6-3 in the Fort’s 3-point play tied the score at 60-60 Peach Belt Conference. with 5:03 remaining, and Shanrika Hardeman gave Clayton State the lead "Since about two weeks ago, it’s been for good, 65-64 with 3:46 remaining on like boot camp in our practices – we’ve an assist by Shantel Ragin. gone at it hard," says Clayton State head coach Dennis Cox. "Now we’re playing Trailing 74-72 with 19 seconds remain- better and I won’t change anything. To ing, North Georgia had a golden opportu- win this conference, you have to steal a nity to tie the game. But Singleton few on the road, and we’ve been doing missed a point-blank lay-up with seven Campus Review that lately." seconds remaining, preserving the victo- January 28, 2008 ry for Clayton State. With St. Fort scoring 12 points in the Editor: John Shiffert first half, Clayton State led by as much In addition to St. Fort, Roberta Phillips Writers: Shavaun Brewer as 17 points and held a 40-31 lead at scored 16 points for Clayton State. Over Erin Fender halftime. However, North Georgia came the last three games, Phillips has aver- Lauren Graves out on fire in the second half with a 17-2 aged 19 points. Hardeman scored 12 run to wipe out the Clayton State lead. points and Lisa Jackson added 10 points for the Lakers. Layout: Erin Fender "We’ve really been playing well lately in the first half and going in with leads,"

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