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TheArmstrong StateInkwell University’s news source since 1935 WEEK OF APRIL 12, 2018 THEINKWELLONLI NE.COM Demink and Morales to Represent Armstrong GABRIEL WILLIAMS With a large and consol- ventions held throughout the STAFF WRITER idated university brings an semester which will provide issue for students when reg- SGA members with ways to The results are in for the istering for classes. Some are be innovative and creative 2018-2019 SGA Elections. not quite sure how to access leaders of the newly renovat- Several students from across WINGS, the new student por- ed student board and equip all three campuses cam- tal, which is required for all them with strategies on ad- paigned for spots for the new GSU students to register for vancing student life on cam- Student Government Associ- fall classes. pus. ation. There has also been Effective this fall, stu- Starting this fall, there growing concerns if students’ dents will no longer be re- will be over 50 students serv- academic grids will be affect- quired to purchase a parking ing in SGA. This includes ed. Spencer plans to resolve decal to place on their vehi- delegates from all nine col- these issues so that students cle. Instead, License Plate leges such as the College of can have an easy transition Recognition, a new parking Health Professions and the into classes with as little ob- rule coming to our campus, College of Science and Math- struction as possible. will allow students to register ematics. “We are going to work their license plate with park- The new SGA board will closely with administration to ing services online instead of be constructed in a sophis- make sure they are listening overwhelming paperwork. ticated way in that concerns to what the students want, as “I think this is a great from the Liberty, Statesboro, well as having them inform idea” Demink stated. SGA Executive Vice President Spencer Demink Vice President of Finance Yilnette Morales and Savannah Campuses are the student body in a timely Moreover, students will all addressed and reported manner and allow the student be allowed to park on all three back to the SGA president, body to give feedback” he campuses and utilize the fa- Jarvis Steele, who will then added. cilities on all three campuses. conduct regularly reports of Yilnette Morales Nunuez Now that SGA has ex- those concerns. will be charged with the task panded, this creates much Among those who won of maintaining all disburse- more room for unanswered were Armstrong students ment and financial operations questions to be answered. Spencer Demink and Yil- of the Armstrong campus of While some are not quite nette Morals Nunez who will SGA. She will also oversee satisfied with the aftermath both serve as delegates of the expenditures by organiza- of the consolidation, others Armstrong and Liberty Cam- tions receiving funding from commend GSU for expand- puses. Spencer will serve as SGA. ing its opportunities and re- the Executive Vice President Nunuez currently serves sources to the Savannah area. and Yinette will serve as the as a Senate member and has Even though there will be Executive Vice President of also made the Dean’s List of three campuses, the unified Finance. the College of Science and vision of SGA will be to em- Spencer was elated once Technology in 2016. power students through edu- he found out the good news Moving Forward, SGA cation, work to identify issues and has high goals for next will have one President of and implement creative solu- school year. He mentioned GSU and two Executive Vice tions to benefit current and that his goals are “achieving Presidents for the Statesboro future students. a smooth consolidation pro- and Armstrong/Liberty cam- A complete list of elec- cess, add more opportunities puses. Each week there will tion results including dele- to apply for scholarships and be meetings held between gates of each college can be making SGA more transpar- executive boards from each located on the Inkwell’s Web- ent and accessible to the stu- campus. page. dent body.” There will also be con- Homeless College Students Are A Reality CHARITY WILLIAMS cle titled “A New Focus on Cupboard Food Pantry caters this new act should be. cation that is more affordable WEB EDITOR College Campuses: Ending to this problem. The Cap- “When members of this and less of a financial burden. Housing Insecurity,” Caroline tain’s Cupboard is an emer- committee set out not just A few weeks ago, Pi Vakil wrote that “at least one- gency food service program to reauthorize, but to reform Kappa Alpha fraternity held third of students at two-year that serves students, faculty, higher education policy, we its annual “48 Hours Home- colleges and 11 percent to 19 and staff. knew this would be a long less” event on campus to percent of students at four- This food program al- and difficult process. But we raise awareness about Sa- year schools face housing lows for approved individu- also knew that reforms ap- vannah’s homeless popula- insecurity, a study published als to receive a bag of food proved by the committee in tion and collect donations. in Educational Researcher every week. For information the PROSPER Act would ul- But what about the homeless said.” about the Captain’s Cup- timately foster a higher edu- population that are right here Also, there are problems board, please contact the cation system that works for on campus with Armstrong’s that are posed by colleges Dean of Students Office at the students and families of very own students? themselves as some cam- 912.344.2514 or armdeanof- today and tomorrow,” said Many of us don’t seem to puses choose to close dorms students@georgiasouthern. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. think about homelessness in during breaks. Many students edu. and chairwoman of the House terms of college students. We depend on university housing Student homelessness Education and Workforce tend to associate homeless- and when these dorms close is part of a bigger problem Committee in a U.S. News ness with certain images and that puts many students out of financial aid and college article titled “House Repub- qualities that don’t involve a on the streets. affordability that affects the licans Finalize Overhaul of college degree when, in fact, “Armstrong should pro- whole country. Higher Education Act.” homeless college students vide lower housing costs for Efforts to help this press- New changes to the act are a reality that campuses people who need to stay over ing problem came with the could involve getting a new around the country are faced the break,” says an Armstrong last reauthorization of the financial aid system that with. student who finds it “dis- Higher Education Act in would make the application In 2012-2013, the Free appointing” that the school 2008. The Higher Educa- simpler and getting funds for Application for Federal Stu- doesn’t reduce prices for stu- tion Act of 1965 (HEA) was college easier and more af- dent Aid (FAFSA) reported dents who have nowhere else passed to support educational fordable for students. that over 58,000 students to go on breaks. resources of colleges as well Homelessness is an issue were homeless. Five years lat- Although dorms on the as to provide financial aid for that affects all kinds of people er that number may be higher Armstrong campus remain college students. including college students. including many numbers not open and students are free The reauthorization of Members of Congress are being reported at all or that to stay during Spring Break the act was set to happen in taking steps to fix this issue some students don’t realize and Thanksgiving, for longer its expiration year of 2013 but that not only affects Georgia that they are homeless. breaks like Winter Break, stu- was extended to 2015 and is campuses but other college Homelessness for col- dents are not allowed to stay still being considered in Con- campuses around the country. lege students can happen for without payment and approv- gress where they are continu- Efforts are being made on a variety of reasons-including al. ing to make changes. House campus to bring awareness not having the financial secu- Along with homeless- Republicans are considering of homelessness and to ame- rity of parents or not getting ness, students also face a vari- overhauling the entire act. liorate this issue, but the end enough money from financial ety of other problems like not Democrats agree with this goal remains for all college aid to help afford housing. having enough to eat. possible overhaul but have students including those not In a U.S. News arti- Armstrong’s Captain’s differing opinions on how yet in college to get an edu- ARTS THE INKWELL & ENTERTAINMENT [2]April 12, 2018 Preview of Pride Celebration Month Events GABRIEL WILLIAMS presented with information STAFF WRITER from local guests, but also from faculty including Mr. At the beginning of the Phil Gore, Director of Mili- month, the Office of Multi- tary and Veterans Affairs and cultural Affairs (OMA) began Dr. Sara Plaspohl, a member its 2nd annual Pride Cele- of the Department of Public bration Month. It began with Health. a Kickoff Party with music, There will even be a food and activities on April 3. Drag Show that will feature Pride Celebration Month, the Queens and Kings from a campus-wide collaboration Savannah’s Club One and of faculty, staff members and House of Grunt at 7pm on students, was initiated to cel- Wednesday April 18 in the ebrate the history and contri- Fine Arts Hall. butions of the LGBTQ+ com- The consolidation of the munity in our nation. Events new GSU has brought a wide- are mostly coordinated by the ly debated issue to the table of OMA but several other cam- GSA. Due to strict policies set pus organizations such as the by GSU, Card Services will NAACP, Housing and Res- no longer allow transgender idence Life and the Iota Tau students to put their preferred Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta So- name on their new Eagle ID rority Inc. will also be spon- cards with their birth name. soring events. Before the consolidation, this This month will consist rule was allowed for Arm- of a variety of events includ- strong students. ing a film festival, lectures Logo for this year’s Pride Celebration Month. “Moving forward, we and discussion panels. There plan to work with the GSA will also be a free HIV test- at the Statesboro campus ing event from 11am to 4pm to improve every year, not members still remain strong LGBTQ+ students to talk and just for LGBTQ+ members and address this issue to en- on Thursday April 12 in the just by adding more events, and continue to fight for embrace their sexual identity. to be involved with organi- sure that the GSU adminis- Student Union. but by bringing multiple cul- equality for all regardless of As an effort to bring aware- zations like GSA but for all tration listens to the needs of Lucero Aradillas serves tures and social justice issues sexual orientation. ness of this, the GSA has ini- students to do so.” LGBTQ+ students” the anon- as the Associate Director of to the forefront of our work” Aradillas also stated that tiated a discussion series held Moreover, there will be a ymous student stated. the OMA for the Armstrong Aradillas stated. the events planned helps to every Thursday in University guest appearance by Candace The culminating event campus. Aradillas is very ex- In recent years, there ensure that students, faculty, Hall 103 during its meetings Hardnett, Senior Pastor and for Pride Month will be cited about this month and have been several situations and staff members feel “sup- to discuss the stereotypical is- founder of Agape Empow- a “Lavender Graduation” hopes that students obtain involving legal cases for ported and celebrated.” sues members of the commu- erment Ministers, who will which will celebrate the com- valuable information from discrimination against the The Gay-Straight Alli- nity face daily. discuss the misinterpretations mencement of LGBTQ+ stu- the events planned. LGBTQ+ community. De- ance (GSA), a student-led An anonymous member of the Bible and LGBTQ+ in- dents at 12pm on Thursday “The heritage celebra- spite the constant political organization on campus, has of the alliance stated, “We dividuals. May 3 in the Ogeechee tions are something we seek attacks on the community, helped create a safe place for believe that it is important not Not only will students be PRIDE | PG 4 Theatre Program Presents Intense Production of “Extremities” a wasp sting distracts her, throughout the play as he tries exhausted after every run, a man named Raul (Cutch- to get in the heads of Marjorie even before dress rehearsal. er) comes bursting into the and her roommates. He drives The thing that kept us going house. He quickly reveals the them to the edge of madness was that it was such a true true intentions for his visit and causes them to turn on story, so the energy makes as he mentally and sexually each other. itself and when you start off abuses Marjorie. Before it In director Frankle’s so powerfully the energy just goes any further she is able notes, she states “‘Extremi- builds from there.” to get the upper hand, knock ties’ explores our animal ver- What she hopes audienc- him out and restrain him in sus human instincts.” es will get from this play is the fireplace. She goes on to say “It "Every person who has been From this point, the plot puts a mirror up to our natures through this has at least one begins to unravel as Marjo- – those of men – and women moment where they think rie’s two roommates Terry – and asks…whom do you ‘what if I had fought back?’ (Ball) and Patricia (Bunce), trust? What would you do to Women tend to go secret come home from work and protect your own? And can about it and never talk about see what has happened. Mar- forgiveness break the circle it and they shouldn’t be afraid jorie fears that no one will of doubt and resentment?” of slut shaming or people not believe her side of the story, Frankle hopes the audi- believing them. They should that her would-be rapist will ence leaves with a different speak their truth.” go free and she will go to jail mindset on situations like The department’s next for imprisoning him. She is this, “I would want people production will be “The 39 afraid to be labeled crazy or a to leave here thinking twice Steps” on the Jenkins Hall Actors Amanda Gibson and Harris Cutcher perform an intense scene from “Extremities.” John Knudsen. liar and that everyone would about the next time they hear main stage July 19 – 22. say she was asking for it. a woman’s story. To not be so *As of the time this ar- AIDEN SMITH Harris Cutcher, Ashley Ball room with him now…” The Marjorie fears what all quick to think she’s lying or ticle was written, the shows STAFF WRITER and Shellie Bunce. William play attempts to shows us victims fear but in the mo- she’s making it up or that she were scheduled to be per- Mastrosimone wrote the play what it would be like if the ment she chooses to take ac- has an ulterior motive and to formed April 5-8. After open- “It's either him or us" is and Andrea Frankle directs it victim had those five minutes tion. The line Marjorie often revisit all the facts of a case ing night, the remainder of a line frequently heard during along with her assistant direc- or more and how she might uses during the play to ratio- before the rush to judgment.” the shows had to be cancelled Masquers theatre program’s tor Olivia Quillman. serve justice to her attacker, nalize the thought to kill Raul This is Gibson’s seventh due to one of the cast mem- emotionally intense produc- “Extremities” is based on how she might make her own is “it's either him or us" as Black Box production and bers becoming ill. There will tion of “Extremities.” It was a comment the writer heard law. she fears he will be set free ninth show overall. She com- be make up performances presented in the Jenkins Hall from a rape survivor in ref- The play opens with and come back for her or her mented on how the rehearsal happening the weekend of Black Box Theatre April erence to her acquitted rapist. Marjorie (Gibson) listening roommates. process went, “There was a April 12-14. 5-8*. The show consisted She was quoted saying “…If to music while folding laun- Cutcher’s character Raul lot of energy and we had to of actors Amanda Gibson, I had five minutes in a locked dry in her house robe. When is brutal and frightening bring it every time. We were Revisiting The Smiths and Morrissey with The Ordinary Boys LAURA WEYMAN PHOTO EDITOR rette. Their name was taken Known for Morrissey’s Taking Setton’s words crowd with flowers. tune into their, otherwise, from a song off Morrissey's intricate, witty and melan- into consideration, this four- Just like Morrissey did strictly Morrissey and The “I am the son solo debut album, “Viva cholic lyrics, and Johnny piece cover band had no in his live shows, he swung Smiths set. This time it was And the heir Hate.” Marr’s melodious and arpeg- shortcomings in doing one them around as he sang “This The Cure but next time it Of a shyness that is criminally As their website states, giated guitar riffs, The Smiths the most influential 80s indie Charming Man,” before non- could be Depeche Mode. vulgar this band has “evolved marked the end of synth- rock groups justice. Their ren- chalantly throwing them into If you are a fan of The I am the son and heir through several lineup chang- based dance pop and the be- ditions were true-enough to the dancing mob below. Smiths but did not have a Of nothing in particular” es” to further perfect their ginning of British rock. the originals, which inspired With the crowds’ satis- chance to catch the tribute sound so they could give their Setton believes the most the biggest The Smiths’ fans faction, they played most of band this time, it is likely you This is the first verse to fans “the ultimate The Smiths difficult aspect of The Smiths’ in the venue to dance in a The Smith’s greatest hits such will earn another one, since “How Soon is Now,” which is and Morrissey experience.” music to recreate is, “The Morrissey-esque manner and as, “There Is A Light,” “The The Ordinary Boys sounded arguably one of The Smiths’ The Ordinary Boys’ Smith’s had a very unortho- sing at the top of their lungs Queen Is Dead” and “Big pleased with their Savannah greatest songs. On Saturday, lead guitarist Michael Set- dox approach when it came to to Navarette’s every word. Mouth Strikes Again.” experience. April 7, it was revisited by ton shared his perspective structuring songs. You can see Navarette embodied The Half way through their Setton commented that, Miami-based band, The Ordi- on what he thinks makes this in Morrissey’s unique vo- Smiths’ lead singer, by com- set, lead singer, Navarette “Everything about Savannah nary Boys as they made their The Smiths so great, “Their cal range and Johnny Marr’s manding the crowd’s atten- stepped down into the crowd was our favorite part about entrance on The Jinx’s stage self-expression and creative melodic/jangly guitar riffs. It tion with his exuberant stage and made way for lead gui- Savannah, apart from the downtown. freedom. They had the ability has also been challenging at presence and resonant voice. tarist, Setton to sing one of rain. That being said, we had As a tribute to The Smiths to captivate their listeners and times to recreate the chemis- Of course, the recreation of The Cure’s most popular hits, an amazing experience and and Morrissey music, The encourage individualism. It’s try the band members had. If Morrissey’s character would “Lovesong”. cannot wait until we get to Ordinary Boys was formed far better being different than it’s not done right it can turn not be complete without the Setton said they always come back and make every- in 2010 by vocalist AJ Nava- being ordinary.” into a big mess.” lead singer showering the sprinkle in another artist’s one dance again.” OPINIONS & EDITORIALS THE INKWELL April 12, 2018[3]

CAMPUS Does the current revelation that Facebook sells your VOICES: private information deter you from using your account?

It is kind of scary because I deleted Facebook. I just My parents almost deleted Mark Zuckerberg should be Well, yeah. Internet [and Face- who is getting my informa- never cared for social media, their accounts. It sketches roasted over an open fire for book] are supposed to be free, tion? Regardless, I don’t use besides Snapchat for com- them out. what he did with Cambridge An- and your personal information it that much, but the informa- munication. I have a small alytica. I hope the Senate shows is your personal information. tion is still there already. social circle so I never saw William Billue no mercy for him. No mercy for I’m very Ron Swanson when a need for it. If I still did, I Undeclared, Sophomore any data-miners. I’m an avid it comes to that stuff. Adri Gaal would get rid of it. Though, anti-capitalist so I wouldn’t buy English Communications, Ju- they probably had something what ads were tailored to me Ali Wells nior about it in the user agree- anyway. Also, Meow? Profession Leadership and ment. Communications, Pursuing Clementine Laze Master’s Degree Kyle Gaither Fibers, Campus Resident Electrical Engineering, Ju- nior You Asked, We Answered: The Inkwell ETHAN SMITH wellGSU on Twitter and The formation and one of our ed- for the Fall. main an outlet for this cam- has to cover. SPORTS EDITOR Inkwell on Facebook. We are itors can contact you as soon Would like to see more pus for years to come. The We need a Star Wars working on possibly getting as possible. We are always coverage on Education… Pirates have gone, but the section. We don’t want to Hi Armstrong campus an app in the near future. looking for writers and pho- This brings up an intriguing heart of the Armstrong State force it. students. You asked and com- Can clubs/organiza- tographers and we encourage topic that we have discussed. Pirates, which included the Please keep the Inkwell. mented and we answered. tions send info and pictures anyone that wants to write to We would like to feature a Inkwell, will always be there. It’s staying, don’t worry, we There has been a lot of cha- to the Inkwell? Absolutely! do so. specific major every week So yes, we will stay true to aren’t going anywhere. os surrounding the merger We are working on more stu- What interesting topics and get some good feedback Armstrong’s culture and the We appreciate all of your and the future of the Inkwell dent involvement, so we en- will the Inkwell cover next on how they enjoy their spe- students who still love that questions and comments. and Armstrong as a whole. courage them to send us info Fall? Our editors come up cific major. We plan on possi- culture. If you have any more ques- The Inkwell comes out every and pictures for their events with stories weekly and are bly adding a section next fall. Horoscopes? Horo- tions or comments, contact us Thursday at stands around all the time. always looking for current or Could you guys include scopes are always fun for through Writers’ Meetings, at campus as well as on theink- Will there be inspira- new writers to cover them. comics, poetry, short sto- a large majority of college 12:30pm on Wednesdays in wellonline.com for digital tional quotes for students? With lack of writers, topics ries, etc.? Wish granted! As populations, so we are defi- MCC 202, via email or on our users. We have a brand new We are all about motivation, are slim, so bring your open you’ll see in this issue, it is nitely pushing to add a horo- social media. Again, theink- Twitter account, @InkwellG- so we encourage students to minds to us. Photographers National Poetry Month, and scope section. It would most well35 on Instagram, @Ink- SU along with our Instagram, send in their own to share can also submit photo stories we included poetry written likely share a section with wellGSU on Twitter and The theinkwell35, and our Face- with us. as well. by some of our students here poetry and short stories, but Inkwell on Facebook. We book, The Inkwell. Below How does one join the Maybe more student in- on campus. As for comics horoscopes are indeed in the look forward to keeping ev- are some responses and ques- Inkwell? You can email any terviews? We plan on adding and short stories, we plan works for the Fall of 2018. eryone on campus informed, tions regarding some import- of our editors, with their more student profiles next se- on having an entire section We encourage student horo- involved and entertained. Be ant topics surrounding the emails being in every issue. mester, as we realize that we dedicated for student-created scopes as well. sure to pick up a new issue of Inkwell: We have a weekly writers lacked them throughout the cartoons, short stories, poetry Good picture quality. The Inkwell on Thursdays at Is there an app that I meeting every Wednesday at Spring. Student profiles in- and other creative work. This Thank you. Laura Weyman kiosks on campus, as well as can access? We currently do 12:30pm in MCC 202 to pitch fluence students to see them- student feedback gives us the appreciates it. online at Theinkwellonline. not have one, but we do have stories that our editors need selves in the paper, which opportunity to make it reality. The Inkwell is Awe- com. a presence on various social covered for the week. We will influence their friends to Will the Inkwell stay some! We appreciate all of media platforms, theink- also have a board on our door do so as well. Student profiles true to Armstrong culture? our readers and we are open well35 on Instagram, @Ink- where you can leave your in- are definitely on the docket The Inkwell will always re- to anything our student body Celebrating Poetry Month with Billy Collin’s Words in Mind LAURA WEYMAN PHOTO EDITOR are neither flamboyant nor like a color slide is tie the poem to a chair with poem placed in front of them. ing too deeply into poetry, as embellished, his simple com- rope and torture a confession To truly understand the with any other forms of Art, The poet Stephen Dunn positions overflow with wit, or press an ear against its out of it. meaning of a poem, one may rob the piece of its in- has said “We seem to always humor and depth that touch hive. must gently probe their way tended meaning and beauty. know where we are in a Billy every facet of the human They begin beating it with a through each line, like the While we celebrate poet- Collins poem, but not nec- heart. I say drop a mouse into a hose to find out what it really metaphorical mouse does in ry month for the rest of April, essarily where he is going. In the spirit of poetry poem and watch him probe means. the third stanza. I invite you to take Collins I love to arrive with him at month, I chose “Introduction his wayout, One must slowly and words into account next time his arrivals. He doesn’t hide to Poetry” by Billy Collins in In “Introduction to Po- carefully feel each word as you find yourself reading po- things from us, as I think hopes to inspire you readers or walk inside the poem’room etry,” Collins personifies a if they were feeling the walls etry. Try holding the poem up lesser poets do. He allows us to analyze poems you come and feel the walls for a light poem with the intention to for a light switch in the mid- to the light like a color slide to overhear, clearly, what he across this month with pa- switch. motivate readers to dissect dle of a dark room. and avoid tying it to a chair himself has discovered.” tience and an open mind. them in a more sensible man- One must glide across the and beating it with a hose to Billy Collins, labeled I want them to waterski ner and avoid overly analyz- entirety of the composition find its meaning. “the most popular poet in Introduction to Poetry across the surface of a poem ing them. as if they were waterskiing You may be surprised by America” by Bruce Weber in By Billy Collins waving at the author’s name The title of this poem sug- across it. the gratifying feeling that can a New York Times article, is on the shore. gests that it is written from a However, one must not be experienced when analyz- known for his accessible lan- I ask them to take a poem teacher’s perspective, advis- tie a poem to chair and torture ing a poem with kindness. guage. Though his sentences and hold it up to the light But all they want to do ing students how to treat the a confession out of it. Read- Week of Events, April 12 - April 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 LGBTQ+ Discussion Whose Line Is It Black Box Theatre “The Florida Project” Phone Bank For Your Armstrong Wind Series Anyway? Event Production of Screening Rights Ensemble in Concert 3-4PM 7PM “Extremities” 3PM and 7PM 11AM-2PM 7:30PM University Hall 103 BCM From 4/12 to 4/14 Tybee Post Theater Student Union Fine Arts Hall 7:30PM Black Box Theatre- Jenkins Hall THE INKWELL Backpage [4]April 12, 2018 PRIDE | PG 2 diverse population of students stitutions across the nation for all the events for Pride Theatre. A presentation on our campus. Although provide all students an equal Celebration Month can be of graduation cords and tas- much has changed since the and fair chance to be success- found in the Student Union sels will also be a part of the GSU consolidation, one thing ful in their lives regardless of lobby and has been sent program. that will never change is the race, religion or sexual orien- to your Armstrong student Events like these and or- everlasting friendships and tation. email. ganizations such as GSA help endless love for all students. A complete brochure in building and sustaining a It is imperative that in- with specific times and dates WrestleMania 34: A Classic New Orleans Showcase ETHAN SMITH SPORTS EDITOR match but not one to remem- was lackluster. Undertaker ber. Randy Orton walked in as manhandled John Cena, and the champion but didn’t walk it is unclear whether this was The Deadman rose. out since he wasn’t even in- just a one-time deal or that Rousey amazed. A kid is a volved in the decision. Jinder Cena and Taker will contin- tag champ. Lesnar retained. Mahal would win gold again ue their feud with Undertaker WrestleMania 34 is behind in his return to WWE as he looking as good as he did. us, but these moments from pinned Rusev, on Rusev Day, Daniel Bryan returned. New Orleans will stay with to hoist the United States title He got “injured” early on but wrestling entertainment fans while Bobby Roode wasn’t came back with a vengeance. for a very long time. Here is involved much. Bryan looked in his regular a review of what happened Ronda Rousey. Just the in-ring form and was all over from the 34th “The Show of thought of her name and the place. Zayn and Owens Shows”. WWE being put into the stood little chance against The night started with same sentence still has some Bryan as he was in the zone in a triple threat match that flabbergasted. Rousey would his first match in nearly three did not disappoint. The Miz team up with Olympic gold years. The Yes Movement re- would defend his Interconti- medalist and Hall of Famer turned and didn’t miss a beat, nental Title against Seth Rol- Kurt Angle to defeat Triple and hopefully WWE chooses lins and Finn Balor, and the H and Stephanie McMahon. to put Bryan back into the three high-octane, mid-card In Rousey’s debut match, thick of the WWE title pic- superstars didn’t disappoint. many wondered how her ture soon. YES! YES! YES! Seth Rollins capped off the form would look, and, boy, Nia Jax finally got her match with two curb stomps she didn’t disappoint. Rous- due. Alexa Bliss fended off to his opponents to complete ey’s move to WWE was al- Jax for as long as she could, the Grand Slam in his young ready enough to get fans ex- but Jax finally hoisted gold career by winning the WWE cited, but now that Rousey for the first time in her WWE Former UFC star Ronda Rousey prepares to destroy Triple H. WWE Championship, Interconti- has shown her skills in the career. Jax has been stiffed nental Title, Universal Cham- ring, which included squar- multiple times throughout pionship and the US Title. ing up with Triple H. Fans her WWE career but she fi- retained his title with the WWE decides to play that Reigns harped on and most of Asuka, who was 29-0 should expect a bright future nally was given what she has “Styles Clash” on Nakamura storyline. the WWE Universe seemed entering her match against in WWE for Rousey. been due and will most likely and stole the victory as the In what ended up as a to agree with. We’ll see how Charlotte for the Smackdown As most WWE fans have a stellar reign as Wom- two showed mad respect af- bloody grudge match, Brock long Lesnar stays champion. Women’s Title, showed out expected, The Undertaker en’s Champion. Jax dominat- ter the match but they didn’t Lesnar, amid UFC return ru- WrestleMania 34 was one in her first WrestleMania ap- showed up and once again ed Bliss and to see bliss and The wrestlers both made it mors, retained his Universal for the record books. New pearance. Charlotte was up provided a WrestleMania mo- Jax feud for months to come to main event WrestleMania title against Roman Reigns Orleans has always been a to the occasion and even got ment for the 75,000 fans in would have comparisons of both coming from Japanese who had a blood red face after special place for WWE and praise from Asuka after the attendance and those watch- a Charlotte v. Sasha Banks wrestling backgrounds and he was busted open after nu- once again it did not disap- match as she continued her ing. WWE teased us for a rivalry. have actually been friends for merous elbows from Reigns. point. WrestleMania 35 will reign as Smackdown Wom- good while and even at Wres- In arguably the best as long as anyone could re- Lesnar’s victory once again be showcased in New York en’s Title and remained“The tleMania with Elias Samson match of the night and pos- member. Nakamura hit Styles keeps his reign going, with next year on April 7, 2019. As Queen” of Smackdown. coming out before Taker. sibly of the entire year, AJ with a cheap shot, something once again the Universal ti- a grade for WrestleMania, I’d As for the United States Eventually we got the fight Styles and Shinsuke Nakamu- no one would have expected tle being held by a part-time give it a B. Solid, but not that title match, it was a solid we wanted but the fight itself ra put on a show as Styles from him, so we will see how superstar, something that great. The SGA Minute SGA Column DAYLON BONNER What Hath Wrought Upcoming Events STAFF WRITER Statesboro. The tennis courts April 23rd is last senate meeting and soccer fields are also It grew slowly at first. Spring Banquet is April 25th 6pm in Statesboro slated for renovations. These Reaching, grasping, in a familiar sort of way. Legislation Dr. Jamie Hebert, the renovations would allow Like a recurring taste for want and waste, B4: “Reinstatement of SPAN 4030” : The Spanish film Georgia Southern President, Georgia Southern to host ath- this time intending to stay. course will be offered on the Armstrong campus for the 2018 made a lengthy presentation letic events on these fields for minimester before last Monday’s SGA broadcasting. While athletics A Deluge of desire, R16: “Emergency Blast Notification” : Students will be meeting. He offered praise to may not call the Armstrong whose lust-- liquid and indiscriminate, given the opportunity to opt out or opt in of receiving Eagle the Senate as he appreciated campus home, the President marries the moment of good intention and intervention. Alert notifications from Georgia Southern University cam- their willingness to represent reiterated that all students are puses which they do not attend. the student body during the welcome at athletic events, Sins and hopes continued to fall, R17: “24/5 Learning Facility” : The establishment of a consolidation. with a valid I.D., in States- as the body began to sprawl, 24/5 learning facility on the Armstrong Campus Dr. Hebert would then boro. Dr. Hebert further stat- floating disease-ridden gutter-born greed down Main Street. Transition go on to detail some of the ed that the intent is to have Congratulations to: President Elect Jarvis Steele, Execu- goals for the future of Geor- Armstrong representatives at Wide eyes plead upward for sign, tive Vice President Elect of the Armstrong Campus, Spencer gia Southern, particularly the table when the decisions shaking behind drawn blinds. Demink and Vice President of Finance Elect of the Armstrong those affecting the Armstrong concerning renovations are To finally see dark skies and white lies Campus Yilnette Morales Nunez campus. He stated that he made. are the only sight for blind eyes. would like to see the student The Senate presented Spencer Davis population grow larger than new legislation that would waiting for lacuna thirty thousand members with support the creation of a significant growth for the twenty-four hours and five in four short years student population in Savan- days a week learning facility. the cells in my body will have fully regenerated nah. The intent is to make the Given that one already exists and you will have never touched a part of me Armstrong campus a well- on the Statesboro campus, the that can remember the way your hands feel anymore known facility specializing availability of one the Arm- i have cut my hair so many times in Health Science in regions strong campus may not be your fingers no longer know a strand south of Atlanta. While he did unreasonable. The ideal can- but my heart still knows the strain not speak at length concern- didate would be the Learning the pulsing constriction ing the Liberty campus, he Commons, although Lane of rubber bands taut did mention the intent to add Library could also be an op- wrapped around each other more buildings to the facility. tion. Should the Learning like old spring vines In addition to comments Commons be selected, the in the garden behind my mother's house pertaining to academic areas, proposed hours are opening at i am still attempting to cauterize old wounds he also spoke on potential noon on Sunday and remain- sometimes you just have to let things burn changes to the athletic facil- ing open until 10:00 PM on walking away from the wreckage ities currently not in use. Par- Friday with closure still oc- perfumed in ash ticularly, he brought of the curring on Saturday. The vote gray as the day you left idea of converting the basket- concerning this legislation Lila Miller ball court into a recreational will occur next Monday. facility similar to the RAC in SGA President Elect Jarvis Steel THE INKWELL 11935 ABERCORN ST. 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