Hoopee Bird Special: Page See pg. 4 The Wednesday, October 7, 2015 HOOPEEHOOPEE BIRDBIRD THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS OF EAST GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE WWW.EGA.EDU Volume 40, Number 7 131 College Circle, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 Price: FREE Calling all playwrights The 6th Annual Exit Stage Right 10 To submit a work to this competition, Minute Play Writing Contest is an op- please complete a submission form, portunity for aspiring playwrights to which can be found at the front desk show off their skills and compete for a of EGSC-Statesboro, or online at the cash prize, as well as to see their play link below. Scripts must be written by directed and produced during the one or more people who are students Reader’s Theatre Production, “Works and faculty of EGSC, or members of in Progress,” on April 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. the community served by EGSC. Mu- All entries for the contest must be re- sicals and screenplays are not eligible, ceived by 12 noon on Friday, Novem- nor are adaptations of other authors’ ber 20, 2015. works. Please submit two copies of Interested playwrights can submit your play: one with your name and their work in care of Professor Sebas- the other without. Scripts will not be tian Verdis in the School of Humanities returned. For formatting guidelines, DR. RODDEN SPEAKS TO STUDENTS VIA SKYPE at East Georgia State College’s States- please see the Rules and Requirements boro campus, and winners will be noti- on the web at http://www.ega.edu/an- The telescreen lives: Orwell’s fied in January of 2016. nounce/ESR_Submission_Form_2015.pdf 1984 invades campus by The Hoopee Bird Editorial Staff A gigantic face loomed has become a “synonym over the East Georgia for sinister, nightmarish, State College auditorium totalitarian, and dictato- on Thursday, September rial.” 24, speaking of violence, Leading to Thursday’s fear, and the control of convocation, EGSC cele- information. In a scene brated the book that Dr. that could have risen Rodden calls “bigger from the pages of George than any novel in history Orwell’s novel, 1984, Dr. in terms of its influence.” DR. PALUMBO John Rodden appeared On the afternoon of SPEAKS DURING via Skype from Germa- Monday, September 21, LECTURE SERIES Summer Leadership Project 2015 ny to conclude a week students, faculty, staff, lection by Vernon Pur- by LECIE FITZNER, EGSC Statesboro of events based on the and community mem- cell, Chase Tipps, Russell My summer vacation was but in the end rewarding. ways that have changed well-known novel with bers gathered in the art Lamb, Zachariah Macha- intense, but a rewarding On Saturday afternoons my life. his convocation address, gallery of the JAM Stu- do and Bruce Powell. experience. I was a part we would go out onto the Friday nights were my “How 1984 Went Viral.” dent Center for the open- Following the exhib- of the Summer Leader- beaches of Daytona and favorite part. We had The world’s leading ing reception of 1984: it opening, Dr. H. Lee ship Project 2015 through share the gospel to people. what they call “socials.” scholar on Orwell and A Thematic Exhibition. Cheek, Dean of the Campus Outreach (CO). It was extremely frighten- We dressed up in what- his works, Dr. Rodden Images of isolation and School of Social Sciences, Summer Leadership Proj- ing and hard at times, but ever the theme was for outlined the significance hope capture themes opened the third annual ect runs from June 1st all worth the effort. the social and went out the way to the end of July. The leadership project as one big huge group. of 1984 and explored from the novel in a vari- Banned Books Lecture CO is a campus minis- also focuses on ways to My favorite was a Disney “why everyone in the ety of works from artists Series with a social and try that several colleges help students experience themed social where we audience knows some- Celeste Rodriguez-Ter- political perspective on hosts. The ministry fo- financial independence. all dressed up as differ- thing about this book.” an, Tia Morris, Desmal Orwell’s work, includ- “Millions of people Purcell, Jessica Palumbo cuses on the college cam- I was placed as an em- ent Disney characters and ing the author’s time in pus as well as different ployee at McDonalds; went ice skating. who have never read and Dr. Carmine Palum- the Spanish Civil War 1984 know what that bo. The exhibition also parts of the world. It’s this was as my first job. Coming home was very and its effect on him. Dr. easy to join: all students Having had a demand- difficult because I didn’t number means,” he said, includes works from Carmine Palumbo, chair have to do is show up to ing job as my first job, I want to leave all the new explaining that the title EGSC’s permanent col- of the Convocation Com- the weekly meetings and learned about myself and friendships that I had mittee and Dean of the events. There is a CO at how to have patience for made. I grew spiritually, School of Humanities, Georgia Southern, and others (co-workers, man- mentally, and emotional- provided a literary and East Georgia students are agers, and customers). I ly. I also learned how to biographical perspective welcomed. was able to make friends live on my own, manage on the novel the next The ministry offers sev- through my job as well. , and prioritize my afternoon in the second eral different “train- My co-workers and man- time. I am definitely go- Banned Books lecture, ing packages” through agers are a part of a spe- ing to go back as many exploring Orwell’s style the summer leadership cial family that I devel- summers as I can. and writers who influ- project: Theme train- oped while I participated Everyone in Campus enced him. Both lectures ing, Bible study training, in the CO program. Outreach invites you to GUESTS VIEW ART AT GALLERY OPENING served as an introduction Prayer training, Evange- Aside from work, we look into becoming a part to the 2015 convocation lism training, and Life also did volunteering of our growing campus address by Dr. Rodden. training. Theme training within the community of ministry. Georgia South- See you there! “Quite a few people involves critical think- Daytona. Mostly it was ern Campus Outreach EVENTS AT EGSC worked on this proj- ing development, as we manual labor like yard weekly meetings are at learn to apply the word work and things of that the IT building on Tues- Oct. 7...... Session I classes end ect, and we were very pleased with its suc- of God to our lives. My nature. I’ll be honest with day nights at 8pm room Oct. 8…..Session I Final Exams favorite theme training you: I actually enjoyed 1005. We would love to cess” said Dr. Palumbo. Oct. 9…..Session II classes begin exercise was “Fully per- volunteering more than welcome you to become “After a global outage Oct. 10…Baseball scrimmage, 1 p.m. suaded that God Loves work because I was out a part of this family and of Skype on Monday, Oct. 12…Columbus Day (Fact: He was not the Me.” Finding scriptural in the community help- growing ministry. If first European to cross the Atlantic this year’s convocation evidences of the theme is ing all sorts of people, you’re interested in the Ocean.) demonstrates both the something that will stick including the homeless Summer Leadership Proj- Oct. 13…Transfer Tuesdays, LFG Rotunda, 11 importance of technolo- with me for the rest of my population. Although I ect, applying doesn’t start a.m. – 12 p.m. gy and its use for good life. “Evangelism” took wasn’t actually able to until late spring for those Oct. 14…Men’s and Women’s scrim- against the backdrop of me out of my comfort help the homeless in the who are going on their mage vs. Brewton Parker College, 5:30 1984. What better way to zone by teaching me that way I wanted to, I did get first Summer Leadership Oct. 16…Fall Pause: no classes on the Augusta capture that idea than to sharing my faith is scary, to connect in meaningful Project. Campus bring a world-renowned Oct. 18…Baseball Game, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. scholar to our students Oct. 20…Women’s Basketball scrimmage vs. All via ‘telescreen’?” Army College, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26…Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony, INSIDE THIS The Morgan House, 6:00 p.m. Oct. 27…Region AAA Cross Country Meet, 4 p.m. EDITION... …Family Astronomy Night, Fulford Com- EGSC Voices...... 2-3 munity Learning Center, 5 p.m. Halloween...... 4 Nov. 6….Spring Graduation Application Deadline ….Augusta Open House, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Puzzles...... 5 ….First Friday at the Morgan House, 5:30 - Sports...... 7 7:30 p.m. Student Spotlights...8

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2 – HOOPEE BIRD | www.ega.edu Wednesday, October 7, 2015 EGSC STUDENT VOICES Jam for the Lamb Gun control: What is the real issue? by APRIL PARHAM, EGSC Augusta by ANDREW STOCKER, EGSC Augusta Strobe lights pierced setting before the concert dreds of fans that gath- What is the real issue tal Congress understood feeling emotions. There- the anticipation in the began at 7:30 p.m. ered at Beulah Grove that concerning gun control? the importance of main- fore, being completely air. Guitars and Bass Perhaps, the most in- night. But together, they Is it a question of protect- taining the militia due void of life, guns cannot drums colored the room credible facet of the con- turned Beulah Grove’s ing one’s right to person- to their almost certain kill anyone. They are with sound. Some rose cert was the bringing stately sanctuary into al protection, a call for a defeat without them. sadly, just effective tools to their feet while oth- together of these two a powerhouse charged peaceful and passive so- Therefore, I can under- for violence. If we are ers inched to the toes of seemingly different art- with the hopes, dreams, ciety, or something else stand the views of those to outlaw firearms due their seats. But, all wait- ists. Jason Crabb, a Cau- and praises of people— entirely? who oppose gun control to their propensity to ed with wonder and casian native of Beaver all with lifted hands and Americans who oppose laws. cause fatal injury, then Excitement at what was Dam, Ky., boasts smooth prostrate heads. tighter restrictions on The number one de- logic dictates that we about to take place. And and soulful vocals com- At a time where racial gun control stand firm fense given by support- must also outlaw any- can you believe that the parable to one Robin tension has been at a on their constitutional ers of tighter gun control thing that has an equal scene I just described all Thicke (he looks like high in this country cit- right, citing that the sec- laws is the correlation propensity to cause fatal took Place in a church him too). Crabb has as ing police brutality and ond amendment explic- guns have to the death injury. Therefore, under much passion for Christ itly acknowledges that rate. According to a this logical frame of ref- sanctuary? violent shootings and as Thicke does for Paula citizens have a right to study conducted by the erence, we would have The “Up Close and protests, it was refresh- Personal Tour” that pro- Patton. Ty Tribbett, an bare arms. It is important Centers for Disease Con- to outlaw knives, over- ing and inspiring to see vided a unified stage for African American Cam- to remember that prior to trol, in 2011 the number the-counter medications, these two men of differ- gospel sensations Jason den, N.J. native, is mas- the ratification of the con- one cause of death in and automobiles; all of ent nationalities and vo- Crab and Ty Tribbett.This ter of Gospel, but has the stitution, America was America was heart dis- which have the capacity cal styles, and at the top event, which took place soul of the Godfather, in a heated battle for in- ease, contributing to 23.7 to cause fatal harm. throwing moves and cre- of their game, take the dependence from Great percent of all reported It is understandable at the Beulah Grove Bap- stage together, to give an tist Church in Augusta, ating theatrics that rival Britain. America had deaths that year. 67.6 to fear that which is un- those of James Brown. electrifying performance no standing army and percent of all deaths in known. With miscon- Ga., gave gospel fans a that would impact the unique opportunity to Separately, these two thus relied on American 2011 were due to medical ceived preconceptions critically acclaimed art- lives and hearts of all “militiamen” to defend illness. Assaults, con- of firearms, some people meet and ask intimate ists would have more those fortunate enough this fragile new nation. stituted 5 percent and believe that tighter gun questions in an informal than pleased the hun- to have bought a ticket. Once Americans gained suicide only 1.6 percent. control laws will pro- their independence, the This information tells liferate a sense of peace very first course of ac- us that firearms are not and security throughout Do we have a martyr? tion was to add the first a considerable factor in their community. Oth- by SEQUOIA SINCLAIR, EGSC Augusta ten amendments, which the overall death rate in ers, however, believe On September 3, Ken- held Davis. They lifted versity law professor, came to be called “The America. that by relinquishing tucky clerk Kim Davis their picket signs: “Kim states that “when the Su- Bill of Rights.” Being a retired Army our individual rights to refused to grant gay Davis for president.” preme Court interprets The first amendment veteran, I have seen my self-preservation and marriage certificates. Those who have been the Constitution, the Su- pertains to one’s inalien- share of firearms. I un- protection, we will inad- Despite the fact that the against the Supreme preme Court’s words be- able rights to freedom derstand the sense of se- vertently open the doors Supreme Court has ruled Court’s ruling regarding come the law.” of speech, religion, the curity they bring to the to tyranny and oppres- in favor of same sex mar- gay marriage view Davis On September 9, Da- press, and the right to wielder, and the fear of sion by disarming our- riages, Davis denied gay as a heroine for standing vis was released. She bring grievances before death they instill. How- selves and relying solely couples of their legal up to Big Government. and five of her cowork- the government. The ever, it is imperative that on the government for right because of her re- Michael Peroutka, a ers swore under oath to second amendment we realize a gun is noth- our safety and wellbe- ligious convictions. Da- states “A well-regulated ing more than a tool, a ing. Ultimately, what’s high-profile lawyer who comply with the order vis believes that issuing backs Davis, claims that Militia, being necessary mechanical device that more important, the to issue marriage licens- gay couples marriage she hasn’t broken any to the security of a Free utilizes a contained ex- right to protect ourselves es. Couples who have certificates violates her real law. Quoting Repub- State, the right of the plosion to project a bul- and our loved ones, or filed a lawsuit against religious beliefs, which lican presidential candi- people to keep and bear let. Guns are not con- the assurance of protec- in turn violate her civil date Mike Huckabee, the Davis can still obtain a Arms, shall not be in- scious beings, capable of tion guaranteed by our rights. Her refusal to do “Supreme court cannot marriage license. Every fringed.” The Continen- formulating thoughts or government? her government job as make the law… Con- 14 days, the clerks who a government employ- gress makes the law.” complied with the oath ee forced Judge David Are the lawyers and the must provide updates to Burnning to hold Davis Davis followers manip- the courts. in contempt, citing that a ulating the fine print of Davis exclaimed “yes” “public official must up- law? Or is this the begin- when asked if those five hold the law.” ning of a movement for days in jail were worth The judge’s decision religious rights? it. Did her stay in jail to send Davis to jail has However, legal experts prove vigilance for her enraged a nation. Two assure us that their aug- religious beliefs? Or has hundred supporters sur- it opened up the flood- ment is flawed. Jeffrey rounded the detention gates for public ridicule center that previously Fisher, a Stanford Uni- and shame?

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 www.ega.edu | HOOPEE BIRD – 3 EGSC VOICES: ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP Bieber Fever is back by CARA THOMPSON, EGSC Augusta Top Three VMAs Moments Unless you’ve been liv- did. America seemed to Do You Mean. by TIONNA SCOTT, EGSC Augusta ing under a rock for the be impressed with his Despite everything, past six years, you’ve ability to laugh at him- he’s drive to get back in 1. Nicki vs. Miley probably heard the name self sit through crass in- the game, even after his At the 2015 VMA’s Nicki Minaj was called on stage to receiver her award Justin Bieber ad nause- sult after insult. awful mistakes can be for Best Hip Hop video for her hit Anaconda. She thanked he pastor and um. For many, his name Even after all of the crit- seen as a very positive immediately confronted Miley Cyrus. She called Miley out by name: is synonymous with icism, people still seem movement forward for “What’s good Miley?” A lot of people were wondering if the undfolding controversy: He’s egged to enjoy his music and his career. He wanted to scene was real or part of a publicity stunt. Nicki’s facial expression put the houses, urinated in a his personality overall. get back on top and did publicity rumors to rest. Minaj accused Cyrus of talking about her during restaurant’s decorative People that have worked just that. “What Do You an interview concerning who deserved the best Hip Hop award: Minaj or plant, pretended to be with him usually de- Mean” the record Taylor Swift. Cyrus held her ground and responded by telling Nicki con- a drag racer, received a scribe him as a sweet, for the fastest single to gratulations, blaming the press for manipulating her comments. After all DUI, resisted arrest, and funny, and lovable guy. hit #1 on iTunes as well was said and done, Nicki was still fuming. disrespected a police of- This includes Russian as scoring his first Num- ficer. In 2013; he visited model Xenia Deli, who ber 1 on the Billboard The Anne Frank House, co-starred with him in Hot 100 chart. He ap- 2. Kanye for President? What was Kanye thinking stating that he will be running for president and wrote in the guest his latest music video. In peared to have broken in 2020? He was clearly high on the stage and he admitted it: “Yes , I rolled book that he hoped she an interview for Cosmo- down and cried at the up a little something.” Kanye embarrassed himself but something good would have been a beli- politan she seemed very end of his performance. did come out of it. Later on, Taylor Swift presented him his award, which eber. impressed with him. This raised a lot of eye- was a huge deal because in 2009 he got on stage while she won her award And, the Beebs re- “I was a little bit ner- brows and sparked some and told her she didn’t deserve it. ceived backlash--not just vous because I was curiosity as to why he from his critics, but even thinking, He probably did so. He explained on from his fans and show- acts like a star, but actu- The Jimmy Fallon Show 3. Hard Core Bieber vs. Crybaby Bieber biz peers. In a concert in ally he’s so nice. He’s so that it was due to being When Bieber first came out, he was a teenage girl’s dream. Then, he let Brazil, a “fan” launched down-to-earth and he’s overwhelmed by the fame get a hold of him. We all have seen Justin B. in the press for illegal a water bottle on stage, respectful to all the peo- positive reaction of the activities, going to jail and other things of the sort. At the VMAs, he broke hitting the pop-icon, who ple around him. It was so crowd and reaching his down in tears after his performance. I do think Bieber is trying to change stormed off the stage. easy. He made my job so goals again. He also said his ways and the best way to do it is by staying on stage. Many fans waited over easy.” She stated. that he felt that he may an hour for his return, Discovered at the be judged and wasn’t but the Beebs made no age of 15 on Youtube, quite sure how the crowd such encore. Later in his The Beebs showed the would react because of Boyhood - The story of everyone stay in Rio, Bieber was world his raw talent and previous incidences of by ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ, EGSC Augusta spotted, draped in a bed spell-binding charm. Re- being booed off of stage. When do we stop growing and actors from 2002 to 2013. sheet, exiting a brothel. cently, he made a come So these new headlines start aging? Director Richard “This film doesn’t have to be After his DUI arrest, back at the 2015 Video about Justin were made, Drake Bell, Seth Rogan, Music Awards. He had but for a great reason. I Linklater was determined to un- called Boyhood,” Linklater said. and other celebrities ex- not performed at the think we can all bene- derstand just that when he be- He wanted it to be clear that the pressed their disappoint- VMA’s since 2010. He fit from seeing anyone, gan his journey on the film Boy- film could have been namedPar- ment. He needed to be sang his song Where Are even a celebrity get back hood in 2002. He wanted to create enthood or Girlhood. The point of roasted, and that’s just U Now along with his up and try again and a story about childhood, the part the film is to show people that what Comedy Central brand new single, What succeed at doing so. of life where we begin to under- life is about the moments in-be- stand ourselves. tween the big moments. Linklater focuses on the 12 years Can Drake’s biceps spark fitness? Compared to any other com- by KEYARDA O’NEAL, EGSC Augusta of life we cannot avoid, grades ing of age story, Boyhood stands Drake’s recent Instagram post informs us he’s been working out a lot lately. 1-12. Boyhood chronicles Mason Reporters believe it’s because he’s supposedly dating pro tennis player, Serena Evans, Jr.’s emotional and phys- alone. Linklater’s film reveals a Williams. We all know she’s outrageously ripped and obviously looks all muscle. ical maturation, and Linklater truth: Growing up never ends Drake wrote that he “ [could not] wait to get back to the city and work,” trigger- captures this in authentic fash- and learning from our mistakes ing his trainer, Johnny, to reply: “never not working.” Something inspired Drake ion, as he filmed the same cast of is the only way to move forward. possibly Serena, she lives in a very active fitness based lifestyle. Motivation and drive are all we need to succeed. Fitness and health are im- portant. A lot of young adults are influenced by the rapper, a musician who has influenced a lot of the young community today. Maybe this will spark an urge in Guinness announces bizarre the kids today to work out and stay fit. Maybe Drake is tired of ending Meek Mills career. He’s possibly tired of being the new world records soft-singing artist. Maybe he’s changing his look: First he gets a beard; now, he’s by BREA COLEMAN, EGSC Augusta posting workout videos and pictures. ew tough look, women dig it. Serena gets Guinness World Records announced a selection of new feats featured in the the new tough, muscular, ending the twitter popping Meek ending career man. 2016 edition. including the fastest 100m in clogs and the most balls caught by Drake and Serena aren’t the only ones hitting the gym. There are plenty of fit- a dog with his paws in one minute. ness-oriented couples. Get fit. Become healthier. NEWS ON CAMPUS Join EGSC for First Fridays Congratulations, Chanel English! Chanel English was at The Morgan House the winner of the “Name the Flavor” contest held Singing along to your in Bobcat Villas. She favorite song. Relaxing won $25 in gift cards for at home with friends. Enjoying great conver- correctly identifying the sations at a grand, white lip balm flavor as pecan house. What do these pie. All who correctly things have in common? identified the flavor and They are all happening emailed their guesses at The Morgan House! to [email protected] were The inaugural First Fri- entered into a drawing day event at The Morgan for the prize. House was held Septem- “Thanks to every- ber 4, 2015 beginning at one who participated, 5:30 p.m. and was a great and thanks to Elizabeth success. Students, facul- Gilmer, Vice President CRAWFORD AND ENGLISH ty and staff were invited for Institutional Ad- soring the contest,” said tor of Housing. to meet the community vancement, for spon- Missie Crawford, Direc- at the former home of ber’s event will be held These informal, relaxed Jimmy and Jean Morgan. on the 6th and will begin events are a great oppor- This informal, relaxed at 5:30 p.m. tunity for students to get EGSC launches myEGSC mobile app by KATELYN MOORE, EGSC Communications Coordinator event featured an acous- Entertainment and to know the faculty and East Georgia State College recently launched their new mobile app, myEGSC. tic jam by Alan Brasher special features of First staff of the East Georgia Available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store, the app is EGSC’s and friends. Friday at The Morgan State College outside the official mobile app and provides faculty and staff, current and future students, This event will be held House change monthly, classroom, and a great parents, visitors and fans with a one-stop location for accessing various features monthly at The Morgan so be sure to check the chance to explore one of and services. These include EGSC faculty/staff and student email, news and House on the first Friday EGSC website for more Swainsboro’s beautiful events, photos, course schedules and more using a smart phone or mobile device. of each month. Novem- details each month! homes. Some features on the app are not available to the general public and can only be accessed by current EGSC students, faculty and staff by logging in with your myEGSC portal username and password. Help name the new dorms! Don’t miss out on this great way to stay informed and access your information by MISSIE CRAWFORD, EGSC Director of Housing at EGSC while on the go! When Bobcat Villas opened in 2011, we were proud to be able to say that the name came directly from our family… our students, faculty and staff! We will be equally as proud to say that about building TWO opening in fall 2016. Are you ready for your debut? Please take a moment to make a recommendation for a name for building Anyone (students, faculty, staff, or community members) who would like TWO…just email your recommendations to [email protected] before noon on to try out for short plays as a part of our Swainsboro production of Friday, October 16. We will look through the recommendations and then offer ALMOST, MAINE by John Cariani please contact Ron Ellison (rellison@ the top names up for a vote during the week of October 19. Thanks so much ega.edu) or anyone in the Robert Feline Playmakers Drama Club. All the for being a part of the wonderful history of EGSC! roles are played with one partner character, and they last about 10 minutes. 4 – HOOPEE BIRD | www.ega.edu Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Conquer your dreams... or they will conquer you

Art by Adriana Rodriguez HALLOWEEN 2015 Those aren’t shadows by The Hoopee Bird Editorial Staff With Halloween right around Emily begged and pleaded him the war are buried here. Recent re- the corner, several of EGSC’s jour- to stay. He gave her a diamond ports claim that stale tobacco and nalists explored the grounds of ring, left, and promised to return. sulfur permeate the air; others Augusta University, where ghost Shortly after his departure, Emi- claim that a confederate soldier legends are part of the school’s ly, using the diamond, carved her roams the parking lot, dressed in history, much like the old arsenal name in her windowpane, located his Civil War uniform. Some have upon which the college sits. Hear- on the house’s second floor. She seen him walking towards the Wholesome ing stories about things going waited, anxiously, for news. Any Walker Cemetery gate—only to bump in the night, we wanted a news. And news—painful news— disappear through the darkness of first-hand experience. The campus came. Legend has it that folks as the dead. Halloween movies: was completely dead upon our ar- far as the Savannah River could Nestled next to Payne Hall sits rival, not a living soul was about. hear Emily’s howls echoing from the Benet House, a seemingly The Editors’ picks We came upon a white house with the house the night Emily received charming, and quaint antebel- Hocus Pocus: This is a Halloween classic, one we a single light escaping from the the news. lum building, commissioned for suggest viewing before, during, and after Hallow- second floor window. Sudden- Riddled with grief, Emily hurled the Arsenal during the Civil War. een. ly the lights went out. A haunt- herself out of the second story Herein, though, the “Apple Pie Beetlejuice: Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton, and ing sob echoed. Then sounds of window. The fall killed her; but Ghost” restlessly roams, looking Geena Davis. Come on! From the eccentric mind of footsteps came, growing louder it didn’t silence her. Emily’s un- for that last slice of apple pie, a Tim Burton, this film plays as well today as it did by the moment. Scents of apples dying love keeps her spirit alive slice that has eluded him for cen- 25 years ago. and cigars wafted about. Augus- while haunting those who sur- turies. As legend has it, a wealthy Dark Shadows: Johnny Depp stars as Barnabas ta University prohibits smoking, vive! nephew of a commander flaunted Collins--a lovable vampire--in this 21st century re- but I wasn’t going to snitch. Not Confederate Soldier his wealth, flaunting to the point make of the 1960s’ sitcom of the same name. that night. We did some research The Walker family gifted much where jealousies arose and orders Nightmare Before Christmas: A bit of a holiday when we got home. This is what of the land that Augusta Univer- were given. One day, while await- cross-over here: Jack Skellington, King of Hallow- we found. sity sits on today. Of all the cam- ing his beloved dessert, apple pie een Town, has just learned about Christmas Town. The white house we were creep- pus’ relics, none are creepier than of course, an assassin shot him on And, it makes him uneasy. ing towards: Bellevue Hall, former the cemetery plots that sit on the the building’s steps. “The Apple The Haunted Mansion: Eddie Murphy seems to residence of one Emily Galt. Emily northeast corner of the Summer- Pie Ghost,” as it turns out, is a bit hit it big in children’s comedies: the Dr. Doolittle’s once lived with her family in this ville campus. Gated next to the clumsy, as nightly passers-by have (one and two; he opted-out of Dr. Doolittle 3 if you antebellum home, with hopes of Arsenal cemetery is a haunted noted sounds of someone fum- remember) and the Shrek series (everyone loves marriage. Emily’s fiancée, howev- cemetery full of history. Two con- bling for pans, hastily opening the Donkey, right?) In this holiday flick, Murphy turns er, had enlisted in the Civil War. federate soldiers who died during oven, and slamming doors. the haunted into the hilarious! What movies scare you? Creepy costumes inspired by Debra Quinn: I first watched The Exorcist on a small black and white television in my fami- creepy characters ly’s kitchen. My parents were in the den which was affixed to the kitchen, and by AVANNA DOBSON, EGSC Augusta though the version I watched was the edited for television one, it still scared An interesting costume for this Halloween would be a character from American me. The idea that Satan could possess our bodies terrified me! The look in ac- Horror Story because each creature on the show symbolizes their own unique tress Linda Blair’s eyes as her head spun around and as she threw up was hor- look for what scary really is; in addition, the actors who play the characters are rifying to me. Even though my mind knew it was only a movie, and the puke award-winning nominees for many outstanding roles. only pea soup (which she vomited all over the Priest and the room), the film IT: Pennywise is a clown. Clowns are the scariest award for me. The mon- gave me plenty of reasons to get up and run into the den, like the child I was, scary. Clowns who live in the sewer ster’s face, when he feins for flesh, to seek the comfort and safety of my parents’ arms. are scarier. Clowns with Pennywise’s gives me the chills. Also, the song that chompers are scariest. plays throughout the film, “Jeepers Leprechaun 1-4: There’s nothing lucky Three must-eat treats about this wicked leprechaun. Channel Creepers,” turns the chills into freez- by SEQUOIA SINCLAIR, EGSC Augusta his dark rainbow. es, making me feel as if the monster is During the Halloween season, wheth- been an anti-candy corner, then pick Jeepers Creepers: Jeepers Creepers steals lurking near, or worse, behind me. er you are dishing out candy, screaming up one of these deep-fried critters and from ghouls or taking the tots around enjoy. the block, these must have desserts are Reminders: While you’re out running Spooky art on campus great to enjoy making and eating with through the corn maze or for your lives the family and friends. grab some harvested pecan or peanuts. The caramel apple: This ordinary It’s not a real caramel apple if you don’t apple from the witch in Snow White, give it a little earthiness to balance out dipped in gooey poisonous caramel, the sweetness. Also ensure that your will send the whole family into a deep pumpkin bread is baked a day or two food coma of deliciousness. before midnight strikes the hour on Pumpkin bread: Before you turn your old hallow’s eve. Most food critics say pumpkin into a buggy and carriage, pumpkin bread is better aged. Lastly, carve out its guts. Later, use these guts you know the southern food law: if you to make pumpkin bread. don’t like it, fry it. Voila: deliciousness. Deep-fried candy corn: Say what?! Make sure to wrap your candy corn in Most candy-lovers are either pro-can- seamless crescent dough after frying dy corn or anti-candy corn. If you have dust lightly with powdered sugar.

Students in the EGSC Art Club, along with volunteers and Professor Desmal Purcell, recreate a scene from the popular anime Attack on Titan during Par- ents, Family, Friends and Alumni Day on September 26. Call for submissions Have a favorite family recipe? Share it with The Hoopee Bird readers next month in time for Thanksgiving dinner! Send your recipes to [email protected] by October 16.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 www.ega.edu | HOOPEE BIRD – 5 LEVITY, LANGUAGE AND LIFE

Word of the month: Hoopee Bird Macabre: Disturbing and horrifying be- cause of involvement with or depiction of for death and injury. Edgar Allen ’s macabre fiction often makes reader’s skin crawl. Bobcat Synonyms: gruesome, grim, gory, morbid, ghastly, unearthly, grotesque, hideous, hor- Bucks rific. Joke of the month: Knock-knock. Want to win $20 in Who’s there? Bobcat Bucks? Prove For. that you know your For Who? East Georgia State It’s for whom! College news by be- ing the first student to answer this edition’s goodreads trivia question: In Volume 40, Num- ber 6, who is credited with the invention of a DNA laser printer? To enter, open your Catmail account and GoodReads: email [email protected] with “Trivia-Octo- Pick one up today! ber” as the subject. In- by EGSC Library Staff clude your full name, Looking for something to read? Here are some re- student ID, campus, cent reviews from GoodReads for books available at phone number, and the EGSC Library. your answer to the Wildalone by Krassi Zourkova ★★★★ trivia question. This book is a dark, romantic story of intrigue fraught Only one submis- with Greek mythology and Bulgarian folklore. The sion per student is story follows Thea Slavin, a first-year piano prodigy allowed per edition, at Princeton, and her love affairs with two mysteri- and only one win per ous brothers. The book includes family secrets and student per semes- history, stories of witches, and a young girl dealing with being displaced in a foreign country, all working ter. The winner will together to create drama, complexity, and adventure. be notified by email For fans of The House of Night by P.C. Cast, A Dis- and asked to submit a covery of Witches by Deborah Harkness and Vampire photograph to appear Academy by Richelle Mead. in the next edition. If The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor no correct submission ★★★★★ is received by 5 p.m. After a decade of research at Harvard, Shawn Achor Friday, October 16, made an interesting discovery about human poten- the first two correct tial: “Happiness fuels success, not the other way answers the following around.” In his book The Happiness Advantage, he lays month will be accept- out seven tried and tested principles he has devel- ed. oped to help release your potential in life, get rid of stress and negativity, and become happier at work and school, by using a positive mind-set. East Georgia’s *For a preview of his research findings check out his TedTalk called “The Happy Secret to Better Work” “voice of the (available through GALILEO in the Films on Demand database.) students” For fans of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by wants to hear Stephen R. Covey, Blink by Malcolm Gladwell and How the Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work by from you! Robert Kegan. If you are interested One Kick by Chelsea Cain ★★★★ in writing for This fast-paced thriller is the first in a series starring The Hoopee Bird, Kick Lannigan. After being kidnapped at age six, and contact one of rescued five years later. Now an adult, she has taught our faculty advisors: herself to fight back. When she is approached by a SWAINSBORO: wealthy weapons dealer and asked to use her unique Jessica Palumbo knowledge to help him find a missing girl, Kick is forced to face her past when the details of the crime [email protected] mirror her own kidnapping. STATESBORO: For fans of Dark Places by Gillian Flynn and The Girl Dr. Ren Denton with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. [email protected] Have you read a good book lately? We would love to AUGUSTA: include it on our GoodReads page at www.goodreads. Lindy Blount com/egsclibrary. Let us know about it by emailing li- [email protected] [email protected] or stop by and tell us about it.

Now accepting submissions for the 2016 Issue! Deadline: February 1, 2016 Send Poetry and Short Stories as Word.doc attachments and photos as jpegs to [email protected]

How do you stay in the game? Planning to Graduate Fall 2015? Be sure to check your Catmail regularly! EGSC Catmail is a free email service offered to Have you every student. Catmail is the official means of • COMPLETED A GRADUATION communication between you and EGSC. APPLICATION WITH YOUR ADVISOR? Don’t miss out on important messages from: • PAID YOUR GRADUATION APPLICATION • Registrar’s Office FEE OF $35? • Financial Aid • SATISFIED ANY OUTSTANDING HOLDS? • Student Accounts Don’t be left out! Graduation applications for • Student Life fall semester were due June 26th. • SGA See your advisor immediately to complete a As well as other exciting announcements graduation application. for opportunities on campus!

6 – HOOPEE BIRD | www.ega.edu Wednesday, October 7, 2015 EGSC VOICES: CAMPUS CONNECTIONS Study habits for students with ADHD by SEQUOIA SINCLAIR, EGSC Augusta Traditional study hab- planner. Ask someone the group of students its are a great guideline you study with to re- that gather around the for success. Sometimes, mind you to look at your professor’s desk right af- these strategies don’t schedule. Focus is a bat- ter class. Yes, that should work for students with tle so color-code it by due be you. Ask your profes- ADHD. Dealing with dates and class. Write in sors questions to ensure disabilities and trying your planner as much as your comprehension— to focus on school can you Tweet or check your they love that. Show off become more of a chal- . I like to check that you were paying lenge. Here are some my bright space during attention while luring tips to make studying breaks to see if there is them with critical ques- work for you. These anything new and to also tions. I find that going to tips are also for any stu- be reminded of dates. tutoring and taking ad- dent whose mind may Break up study times: vantage of office hours be occupied with other For every 1 credit hour boosts my confidence obligations like jobs or you take that is 3 hours a and provides smooth parenting while being a day of studying. Do not sails when studying. college student. think you can do all this Be realistic: If some- Plan for longer study in one setting. If your thing is not working for times: Fifty minutes with schedule permits do you, adjust. Be mind- DR. BOEHMER DURING STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS 10 minute breaks may this throughout the day. ful of other obligations be difficult for the- wan If applicable I like to do while planning. Pick a dering mind. Personal- my reading in-between time and place that best 2015 State of the College ly, I take more breaks to classes and writing when suits your temperament. by SEQUOIA SINCLAIR, EGSC Augusta do push-ups or take the I am home. Dealing with ADHD or On September 22, 2015, President students, now, graduate with a B.S in dogs out so I can exert Use movement: Keep having a busy lifestyle Robert G. Boehmer delivered the Col- Biology. There is also a campus-hous- some of the extra energy. your body and mind in can be difficult in the lege’s convocation address in Swains- ing partnership for all three campuses. These activities helps me tune whether it be with fast-paced world of col- boro’s Gambrell auditorium. Officials Lastly, EGSC is affordable and accessi- at EGSC streamed the president’s come back to my stud- typing or highlighting lege. Success can still be a ble for students who want education. speech so that members from all cam- ies with a fresh and new get your body involved. reality. Utilize a strategy Dr. Boehmer wants the school to be puses could hear. enthusiasm. Know your Sometimes while high- that works best for your more active with private fund raising, Directly after President Boehmer in- mind: when it needs a lighting I’ll read out loud personality and under- setting a goal of $3 million. In addition troduced himself, he thanked the fam- break, give it one. to be fully engaged; this stand what disabilities he wants a center for the youth: he Make a planner: Set a also helps with compre- you may have to over- ilies who laid the foundation for East Georgia—the Corrells, the Gambrells, wants to begin a dialogue with young daily reminder on your hension. come. I have ADHD— people who want to go to college, and phone to check your Be a groupie: You know ADHD doesn’t have me. and the Morgans—for they “believed in the potential of the students.” Dr. he wants this dialogue to start sooner Boehmer noted that their leadership rather than later. East Georgia is work- has helped, and is continuing to help, ing on a B.S. in Nursing, which will EGSC accomplish its mission—to pro- provide students with more opportu- vide an affordable, student-centered nities to pursue education and careers. college that cares about its students’ Lastly Dr. Boehmer is excited for the success. completed construction that will pro- President Boehmer discussed the vide more classrooms and a greater current state of EGSC as it relates to space to learn. growth. Augusta’s campus started off Dr. Boehmer tells the past and present with 91 students in 2013; now in 2015, of EGSC and provides future informa- the campus has over 500 students. tion for the students. Technology binds Overall enrollment is projected to in- our three campuses together; and Dr. crease by 2-3 percent. The main cam- Boehmer’s passion represents EGSC pus in Swainsboro has had several with pride that spreads like wildfire. GRU now Augusta University by KEON MAJOR, EGSC Augusta Associates or transfer? Well, it’s happened. Again. The uni- were simply from miscommunica- by ENA MANGON, EGSC Statesboro versity in Augusta has been renamed. tions and disagreements from previ- It is no longer Augusta State Univer- When starting off a - ca ous members of the Georgia Board sity, Georgia Health Sciences Univer- reer as a student at a of Regents. Now that the campus is sity, Georgia Regents University, nor two-year college, there’s under the new leadership of Presi- University of Augusta (as some pre- a choice that you know dent Brooks Keel it is time for a fresh dicted). you’re going to have to Augusta University: The new name. start. He intends to bring the commu- make either now or a On Tuesday, September 16, 2015, nity as a whole back together with the year into your studies. Georgia Regents University official- new college naming. This is a chance Do you stick with that ly became Augusta University. The for new opportunities to a glowing two year program and main reason for the name changes future. get that associates de- gree, or do you go ahead and transfer to get your Bachelor’s Degree? Some Pockets vs. technology not accept many of your to move on to a four year by MARY BRYSON STUCKEY, EGSC Augusta students already have a credits. According to the school with a degree in plan. They have mapped In the early 21st century, folks traded not getting smaller. study, “The potential hand than without. For in their pocket change for pocket-sized Inside older book bags, there is a out their futures—from factors that drive the de- one, after attending a the minute they stepped phones. Today, consumers empty their small pocket with the picture of a cell cision to transfer pre- or two year school, a stu- savings for increasingly larger cell phone and its antenna. Antenna sight- on campus until the day post-associate degree dent has had the time to when they will be wear- phones. In the previous century, we ings are especially rare now, and no may not only come from see if college is right for all thought phones would continue to longer turn the users in circles to find ing their cap and gown. student characteristics them. They’ve learned For the rest of us, it’s get smaller and smaller until they re- the best signal. A technology pocket but also from the wider how to be good students, sembled microchips. Consumers trad- that will hold laptops and tablets will not so clear cut. May- policy context.” Policy and they are more likely be you’ve made some ed in their outdated CD players for replace this small, dated cell phone context refers to how to know what they want miniature mp3 players. Subsequently, pocket. But then, what if technology mistakes and flunked a your credits will transfer after completing that couple of classes. May- we all wanted portable gadgets in one reverses its big-size trend? With smart from one school to anoth- first degree. According device. The last step: Compact these watches rising in popularity, this gad- be you’ve switched your er without the Associates to the study, “students major one too many gadgets as tightly as possible. Today, get could take away the need for tech Degree. With a degree, who earned an AA [As- cell phones make calls, play music, and space all together. The rising question: times because you just your credits are focused sociates of Arts] or AS don’t know what you could probably walk a dog if equipped can the pocket become outdated with toward a program of [Associates of science] with the right app. However, they are the technology? want to do in life. What- study or meeting cer- had a bachelor’s degree ever it is that has you la- tain general education completion rate that was boring over this common requirements. Without almost 20 percentage dilemma, you’ve got to a degree, students risk points higher than that make a choice and you’re their credits forming a for students without an just not sure which one is “hodge-podge of courses Associate Degree.” the right one for you. that are hard to transfer,” While there are a lot While everyone’s needs according to the study. of factors at play when are different, a study We’re lucky to be attend- making such big life done by the Community ing a school that is so decisions, it should be College Research Center, closely partnered with a taken into consideration or CCRC may help make bigger four year college, that, if you’ve worked your choices a little eas- but not everyone is so hard enough to get that ier. The study asked the fortunate. associate’s, then you question, “Should Com- Furthermore, the are more likely to stick munity College Students CCRC found that while with college through the Earn an Associate Degree there are certainly a wide next two years to reach before Transferring to a range of factors that can the mile marker that is East Georgia’s “voice of the students” Four-Year Institution?” It contribute to whether a bachelor’s degree. Be- wants to hear from you! sounds simple enough, or not a transfer student sides, when you’re work- If you are interested in writing for The Hoopee Bird, but there are factors to succeeds in a four year ing on your Bachelor’s contact one of our faculty advisors: consider that can affect college, transfer students Degree, an Associate De- SWAINSBORO: Jessica Palumbo, [email protected] your decision. For one, who worked with short gree in hand will allow without an Associates term goals did better you more work oppor- STATESBORO: Dr. Ren Denton, [email protected] Degree, it is likely that than those who did not. tunities and options than AUGUSTA: Lindy Blount, [email protected] your transfer school will In other words, it’s easier not having degree.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 www.ega.edu | HOOPEE BIRD – 7 SPORTS 32 teams, one mission: Leave Levi Stadium with Lombardi by RYAN KEETER, EGSC Augusta After all of the excitement and antic- From the NFC, the Seahawks, Eagles, and they have Russell Wilson, a multi- which triggered the “” fren- ipation, the NFL season is finally here. Packers, Cardinals, Falcons, and Cow- ple-threat offensive weapon that keeps zy, the Colts are out to prove that no Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly boys are likely to represent the NFC in defensive coordinators up all night. team deflates Chuck Lagano’s squad. spent the off-season scheming, long- the playoffs. From the AFC, look for Many teams have a lot to prove for Each year, the Colts become better be- time New Orleans Saint tight-end Jim- the Steelers, Colts, Patriots, Broncos, this season, and chief amongst them are hind their cagey leader, Andrew Luck. my Graham signed a new contract with Dolphins, and the Ravens to make the the ‘Hawks. The last play of last year’s Luck has made two consecutive playoff Seattle, the reeled in playoffs. NFL season still stings: poised to win appearances, and tough playoff losses the dominant (but often ill-tempered) After the regular season, the competi- back-to-back Super Bowl champion- have made him even more determined. defensive end Ndamukong Suh, Darell tion becomes tougher, and by the end of ships, Seattle’s Russell Wilson threw an It will be no surprise seeing the Colts fi- Revis heading back home to New York, January 2016, two NFL teams will be left interception from the 1-yard line at last nally fight through the adversities and Greg Hardy in Dallas, and Rex Ryan standing. It’s easy as a fan to take great- year’s Super Bowl. The play-call has be- play at their full potential to make it to taking the reigns of the . ness for granted. Often, we football fans come one of the worst in the collective the Super Bowl. However, at the end of the season, one want our team to win it all. But putting pundits’ memories. The Seahawks are If each team stays relatively healthy, team will lift Lombardi’s trophy. Al- personal fanhood aside, and consider- seeking redemption and are hungrier then expect to witness the Seahawks though the season will have its share of ing Seattle’s quality performances in than ever. and the Colts go at it. The Seahawks inexplicable moments, play-calls, plays, the last two Super Bowls, wouldn’t it be In the AFC, the , will walk out of Levi’s Stadium, home and games, it’s never too early to make nice to see them square off against an- behind Andrew Luck, also have a score of the , victorious a prediction. other foe for a third consecutive year? to settle. After an embarrassing loss to and happy to bring the Lombardi tro- Only a handful of teams from each They bring it every game; they match the in last year’s phy back to Seattle to share with their conference are Super Bowl contenders. up well with just about every team; AFC championship game, the game fans, their “.” Bobcat Baseball: In it to win it by KATELYN MOORE, EGSC Communications Coordinator “Expectations are at an to competitive style run- explains Coach Passauer. all-time high this year,” ning to day-to-day activ- “They’ve been bought in says East Georgia State ities. this year. We have guys by BOB E. CAT, Pigskin Prognosticator College Head Baseball “Fall practice can be who know exactly what’s Submission Deadline: Please submit and starting , have a lot of Coach Matt Passauer very repetitive, but we going on from a defen- your picks by 5 p.m. Friday, October 16. explaining to do, but they never will about the men’s baseball talk about one guy be- sive standpoint and can Open your Catmail account, type ohoop- do it—ever. The Patriots have a way of team. They have already ing a leader every single really lead the way. It [email protected] in the “To” bar, type “Bop blocking out all distractions, even their begun their Fall practice day and being in charge has made this year’s Fall schedule, and they are so that the group can see go tremendously better Bob” in the subject line, and write your team conscience, and ’s turning up the heat. his energy and follow than last year’s. We have five predictions (with scores for each staff started their multi-faceted prepa- “The expectations this suit. That’s gone a long guys that know what’s team; rationale for your predictions is rations when Luck was circling the cal- optional) in the body of the email. year are, without a ques- way for our everyday going on, understand the endar. In the end, the build-up will be tion, to win a champi- practice, and we’re hav- program and its expec- Bob has looked into his leather ball, more exciting than the game. The Patri- onship,” says Coach ing significantly better tations, and can not only and after careful consideration, Bob has ots continue to haunt Indy, 31-17. Passauer. “We practice practices,” says Coach bring that expectation determined the laces are pointing in a October 24 every day with a champi- Passauer. “It has nothing every single day, but can clear pattern. Florida State at Georgia Tech: F.S.U. onship mentality so that to do with the coaching show the new guys as October 17 is a football school—no doubt. Georgia we can go out there and staff. We have a great well.” Michigan State at Michigan: Expect Tech produces world-class engineers Wolverines fans to pack the Big House (amongst other professionals). But, the win. We don’t talk about group of guys who are all The EGSC Bobcat base- and have it rocking when the visit- taking second or third or bought in.” ball team will play 11 Jackets’ hard-nose, ground-and-pound ing Spartans roll into town. Although fourth—this isn’t a pro- The team has also seen games this fall, includ- offense is nothing to take lightly. Their Michigan had a bumpy opening to its cess or a rebuilding year. the hiring of a new Assis- ing the Fall Extravaganza loss to Notre Dame in South Bend at the season, is just getting go- This is the year where we tant Coach, Dusty Hess. against Georgia High- ing. He loves adversity; he’s a player’s beginning of the season has the Jackets’ come out ready to domi- “He has made great lands on September 26 at coach; and he will be chomping at the buzzing mad. In what Tech wouldn’t nate the day, every single strides since he has come 1:30 p.m. in Albany. bit to knock-off the highly touted Spar- call an upset, the Jackets swarm the day, and win one game at on board,” says Coach “This is our only fall tans. Michigan wins in a nail-biter, 31- Seminoles from , relieving a time.” Passauer. “In the small game against a GCAA op- 28. some of from the beginning of Coach Passauer ex- amount of time he’s been ponent,” explains Coach New Mexico State at Georgia South- the season. Georgia Tech teaches F.S.U a plains that the team here, he’s made a tre- Passauer. “It’ll mostly ern: By the time New Mexico State lesson in a 52-12 romp. works extremely hard in mendous impact on the be our guys showing off reaches Allen E. Paulson Stadium, its October 25 the fall so that they are offensive side of Bobcat their talents for college team is going to be gassed. Traveling Atlanta at Tennessee: The dirty birds able to go out in games baseball.” scouts. We’re giving our across the country, adjusting to the time just might be relevant again, after two and have a good time. Coach Passauer is very guys incredible exposure change, recovering from early-season consecutive underwhelming seasons, “The practice field is our excited about this year’s from a baseball, recruit- pummeling, and squaring off against a while the Titans might have tapped ‘playground,’” he says. team. There are many ing and development hungry Eagles’ squad spells bad news into the magic of its 1999-2000 season, a “We talk about getting of returning players, in- standpoint. It is huge for for the Aggies. Southern rolls, 42-20. season that gave football fans the “Mu- out there and going after cluding the entire infield, our guys to be able to October 18 sic City Miracle,” which propelled the it and having that aggres- as well as the GCAA De- have that experience.” New England at Indianapolis: One franchise to its only Super Bowl appear- sive mentality. If we’re fensive Player of the Year Overall, Coach Pas- can safely assume that Andrew Luck ance. Rookie quarterback Marcus Mari- circled this date on his calendar earlier going to make mistakes, Andrew Claxton at short- sauer is very optimistic ota has that spark, and this former Ore- this spring—but he won’t admit that to they’re going to be ag- stop, and two conference about the upcoming sea- anyone outside of the Colts’ organiza- gon Duck quarterback’s time is coming. gressive mistakes,” he starting pitchers. son. “This is the most ex- tion. Luck, never one to make excuses, But it won’t be here in time for his meet- explains. “We just go out “When we talk about citement and momentum will be prodded and needled, though, ing with the Fulton county flock. Look there and have a blast changing a culture, that we’ve had as a program. by the media, who will be seeking juicy, for Matt Ryan and the incomparable and get after it.” will be a huge thing, We have incredible ex- bulletin-board material pertaining to wide-out Julio Jones to put on a clinic. East Georgia State Col- because all of the soph- citement not only on the last year’s AFC Championship blowout Falcons’ offense has a field day while lege’s baseball team is omores that were in- East Georgia baseball and the subsequent “Deflategate” saga. their defense gives Mariota’s Titans made up of a group of volved in the program field, but also around The Patriots, particularly head coach some hope. Atlanta steals one, 33-30. very competitive young last year saw the new campus, in our local com- men, and Coach Passauer direction that we’re try- munity, and in surround- says that this translates in ing to take East Georgia ing towns. It is fun to be a October’s Poll Question: everything from lifting, State College baseball,” part of for sure.” What is the biggest upset in sports to date? A. U.S.A. hockey winning the 1980 Olympic gold medal (“The Miracle on Ice) B. Serena Williams, needing only three more sets for a calendar-year grand slam, losing to Italy’s Roberta Vinci in the 2015 U.S. Open semi- finals. C. The New York football Giants defeating the New England Patriots in 2007. D. Y.E. Yang defeating Tiger Woods at the 2009 PGA Championship. E. Other.

Now accepting submissions for the 2016 Issue! Deadline: February 1, 2016 Send Poetry and Short Stories as Word.doc attachments and photos as jpegs to [email protected] East Georgia’s “voice of the students” wants to hear from you! If you are interested in writing for The Hoopee Bird, contact one of our faculty advisors: SWAINSBORO: Jessica Palumbo, [email protected] STATESBORO: Dr. Ren Denton, [email protected] AUGUSTA: Lindy Blount, [email protected]

8 – HOOPEE BIRD | www.ega.edu Wednesday, October 7, 2015 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Meet an EGSC Student Ambassador: Ambassadors of East Georgia State College promote collegiate pride in EGSC and help facilitate awareness of campus programs and services. As the “Image of the College,” they represent EGSC at a variety of events such as career days, recruiting activities, alumni functions, special visitation days, high school student activ- ities, seminars, and receptions.

Ahmad Gary Hometown: Midville, Ga. be the founder to cures to rare heart and lung dis- High School: Burke County High School eases. Major: Biology Why did you choose EGSC: I chose this school be- Why you serve as an Ambassador: I am serving cause it was close to home. The tuition here is cheap, as an Ambassador as a service to my school. I love and it is the perfect start for anyone who wants to get representing my school in all things good. core classes out of the way. Future Plans: In the future, I hope to be one of the Interesting fact about you: I play the piano and world’s renowned cardiothoracic surgeons. I want to sing.

Meet an SGA Member: The Student Government Association was established to provide students with a means to express their needs and ideas and to strive for a better understanding between the student body and the administration and faculty of the college. SGA’s motto is “We are the INFLUENCE,” and they are the campus organization governing student activities and representing the students in college affairs. SGA sponsors the annual talent show, the Miss EGSC Scholarship Pageant, and many other activities on campus. You can follow SGA on Facebook and Instagram.

Barrett Dent Pritchard Hometown: Wrightsville, Ga. difference in the lives of the student body. High School: Johnson County High School Favorite aspect of life at EGSC: My favorite aspect Major: Nursing of life at EGSC is being involved in all that EGSC has The last time you were inspired: I find inspiration to offer, including SGA, STEM club, and working at in inspiring others. Why you serve in SGA: I serve in SGA to make a the ACE. SCENES FROM PARENTS, FAMILY, ACE is the place The Academic Center for Excellence ACE Coordinator Michael Luzzi states, FRIENDS AND ALUMNI DAY (ACE) at East Georgia State College is “Students have the option to work the place to go for help with any sub- alone or in a group. They also have pri- ject. They are there to support students. vacy and are able to focus.” However, they do not remove students’ Since Fall of 2014, I have visited the accountability of paying attention in ACE almost every day. Becoming a reg- class. They state in their mission state- ular student in the center has benefited ment: me in several ways. I have now formed “We are dedicated to fostering aca- close relationships with the tutors, so demic excellence and are driven by the they understand how I learn and study. philosophy that students working with The tutors are wonderful at supporting students promotes academic and per- me in what I want to do and accom- sonal success. As the primary academ- plish in the future. There is one tutor ic support service for students at East who I feel close to: she knows when I Georgia State College, the ACE assists am getting stressed or aggravated and students in transitioning to college; tries to help me in any way she can. I’m navigating the academic terrain; creat- honestly blessed to have her and all the ing networks of resources; and achiev- other tutors that work in the ACE. They ing academic, personal and profes- inspire me to do my best in all that I do, sional goals. Through various services whether that’s homework, a paper, or including tutoring and study groups, even a test. The end results reflect in my we support students in biological and grades: I have improved by at least one physical sciences, economics, mathe- letter grade in my classes; the grades matics, social sciences, statistics, study in some of my classes have increased strategies and writing.” by two letter grades. The tutors aren’t Whether it’s math, English, Spanish, magicians or anything like that: I have science, etc., the ACE tutors are there to to do the work and submit it properly. help. The tutors want students to excel However, they help as much as they academically. The tutors are dedicat- can. They live up to their mission state- ed to helping the students achieve the ment: “We encourage students to take standards the professors require from advantage of the resources and oppor- their college students. However, stu- tunity the ACE can provide.” dents will need to provide the instruc- tions their professors have given them. If you are interested in seeking extra The ACE’s environment is conducive learning support, visit the ACE on your to studying and learning. The center is campus. free from distractions and provides a SWAINSBORO quiet area for learning. I spend most of Location: Learning Commons in the my free time in there working on home- Luck F. Gambrell Building work because it is quiet and I am able to Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ask questions when I don’t understand STATESBORO aspects in my course materials. Location: EGSC Statesboro Because student success depends Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 largely on the learning resources avail- p.m, Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. able to them, I was pleased to see that AUGUSTA the ACE at the Statesboro campus has Location: 208 in Galloway Hall GRU moved to a bigger location. Now, there Summerville campus are cubicles that allow students to work Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m- 6:30 with minimal distractions. Statesboro p.m, Friday 8 a.m. -3 p.m.