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Six Mile PostVol. 49, #2 www.sixmilepost.com The Student Voice October 29, 2019 Ping-Pong champion crowned two years running see page 12 Photo by Emma Veale Deepesh Pahari practices in the game room after his 2019 championship win. Michaela Atlanta Body Paige History Positivity performs Center meeting See page 3 See page 2 See page 4 Georgia Highlands College - Rome, Georgia Page 2, SMP, Oct. 29, 2019 News GHC students take a trip to the Atlanta History Center By Michelle Hardin of the people who live in the “The Cyclorama of The Staff Writer city. Students were able to re- Battle of Atlanta was amazing, cord their own “Atlanta story” a true masterpiece!” said Di- On Friday Oct 11th, stu- to submit and add to the piece. andra Adams, a student on the dents from all five campuses The gallery included many Paulding campus. “The tour participated in a field trip to interactive areas like barber- guide was knowledgeable and the Atlanta History Center or- shops and diners staged in had a great sense of humor. He ganized by Student Life Direc- classic styles. did an excellent job giving the tor John Spranza and Melissa There were also install- background of the battle. The La Fleur. The trip had about ments dedicated to Hispanic Atlanta History Center is defi- twenty participants. heritage, in honor of Hispanic nitely a place I will visit again Students were able to tour Heritage Month from Septem- soon. I would love to share this various galleries and learn ber 15th to October 15th. experience with my family.” about folk art, Native Ameri- The guided tour led stu- GHC students were also can history, golf history and dents through a 153-year-old able to walk through the gar- more -- all relating to the his- Civil War painting called “The dens behind the museum, tory of Georgia. Cyclorama.” This panoramic which feature multiple out- painting is nearly 50 feet tall door trails and fountains, The largest gallery that Photo By Michelle Hardin students toured was the At- and has been restored to its along with the Swan House. Stephanie and Alexandra from the Marietta campus lanta gallery, which contains original glory by the Atlanta experience the interactive barbershop at the Atlanta timelines and personal stories History Center. History Center. Floyd campus LiveHealth Academic support Kiosk available in place of resources available traditional doctor visits to students daily website that uses content to By Nya Roden The counseling center even contains a food By Mariah Redmond teach creative thinking and Staff Writer pantry that is stocked with basic necessities for Digital and Social Media students who struggle to come up with day-to- Editor search strategies. Students are also free If they blink, there is a chance students at day essentials. to use the librarians as a re- Georgia Highlands College will miss it. GHC Located in the Walraven Math and Science Midterm season is here, source for citations, topics, in- offers resources for students struggling with is- building, room W-320 looks like a classroom, but getting help has never formation or as a reference. All sues related to their personal health and care. but students can find a Health Kiosk inside. been easier. conversations and items are These assets are often hidden in plain sight, Catering to both GHC students and faculty, the GHC librarian, Marla confidential in order to provide but they are present on the Floyd Campus and LiveHealth Online Kiosk offers doctoral care Means, who has worked on the a safe space for students. ready for use. and advice on a wide range of physical ailments Cartersville location for over The Tutorial Center also By exiting the student lounge and continu- including allergies, the flu and even skin infec- three years, stated that the offers student support for any ing straight down the hall, students can find tions. library offers research help, subject. the entrance to the student support depart- To gain access to the kiosk, students and answers citation questions and When asked about coping ment, with the counseling area situated at the staff can contact Human Resources in order to gives some basic one on one as- methods for midterm stress, very end. be granted a key. sistance for any stage in the Cartersville student Desti- All sessions are free of charge. Students can “The cost of the online visit is $49 without writing process. ny Miranda said, “I cry.” meet with the licensed counselors GHC has on insurance, or less if you have BCBSGA health Professors are also able to “I try to meditate or take hand for them, such as Director of Students benefits,” said Bradley Gilmore, GHC’s Human contact librarians a week in some time out of my day to Support Services Angela Wheelus, to discuss Resource Programs Administrator. advance to invite them to class cope,” says Cody Duncan, a the issues that may be troubling their lives in and help students there. For student at Cartersville. complete confidentiality. instance, they can create a Lib- guide, which is a personalized News Oct. 29, 2019, SMP, Page 3 Axe throwing offers a unique workout opportunity By Samantha Warner throwing venue is indoors, so be a unique and challenging Copy Editor visitors can enjoy the facilities way to switch up a workout no matter what the weather is routine. It requires the use of Students looking for a new like outside. muscles that aren’t engaged in and different way to blow off For Burke, safety is one of a typical workout, and is much steam during midterms may the most important parts of his more physically intensive than want to visit Rome Axe Throw- business. Rome Axe Throwing many people realize. ing for a unique workout expe- has coaches who not only teach “Most people who come in rience. visitors proper technique and here and throw for an hour, by “It’s a little bit safer and form, but also enforce safety the time the hour’s up they’re a little bit less expensive than procedures. exhausted,” said Burke. going out and drinking to blow The axe throwing lanes Although it can be intimi- off steam,” joked owner Jeffrey are clearly marked, with lines dating to pick up and throw Burke. on the floor to keep throw- an axe for the first time, the Burke first experienced ers a safe distance from their coaches compare axe throwing ax throwing when a friend en- targets. Even the material of to pitching a baseball -- it’s all couraged him to try the sport. the axe handles was chosen about aim, not speed. “We had a blast,” he re- to eliminate the risk of axes Rome Axe Throwing typi- called. After returning home, bouncing off of targets. cally charges $25 per hour, he built his own target and Axe throwing allows but college students get a $5 started throwing axes every people to enjoy a “dangerous” discount. The venue also hosts day. Before long, he had de- activity in a safe, controlled a college night every Friday, cided to open a business dedi- environment. where students of local col- cated to his new hobby. “You’re taught not to leges only pay $15 per hour. Photo by Samantha Warner “Rome needs more things throw sharp objects,” Burke They also offer group rates for Rome Axe Throwing is located on East 8th Avenue, just off to do that are not outdoors- said. “But here you can come anyone who wants to get some of Broad Street, Rome, Ga. oriented.” Burke said. The axe and throw sharp objects.” friends together for a little Axe throwing can also competitive fun. Former “The Voice” singer performs at GHC By Jonah Peters driven society, but Paige wants and belonging, though, Paige Staff Writer students to know they are not went on to speak about the alone. people others keep in their “My job is to kick down the On the Douglasville lives, the promises they make door of conversation. Sharing campus, Tuesday, October 8, to themselves and “living my story helps others share Paige performed both covers through our phone screens theirs as well... and then a and original songs all while instead of in the moment.” whole lot of healing happens, involving students. It wasn’t just about and that’s a beautiful thing,” She moved throughout gathering for good food said Michaela Paige. the audience, sang and and good music. It was an Paige is a former contestant danced with students and opportunity to hear a “touching on “The Voice” and current made everyone a part of the message,” as Douglasville singer-songwriter based out of performance. At certain points, general studies student Dale Los Angeles. She was recently she talked directly to students, Williams said. at multiple GHC campuses sitting with them and smiling Paige says that now is the spreading her message of as they conversed. “time to find out who you are.” “being you” through music Douglasville nursing As a college student herself, and passionate, down-to-earth student Brooke Adams said double majoring in psychology speeches between her songs. her message is something and religion, she says it’s easy For Paige, breaking the “everyone need[s] to hear.” to feel like you’re “the only one barrier others find themselves Paige said she found it who goes through things.” behind opens them to becoming scary that there are so many To that end, Paige’s tour the person they want to be. It’s people out there who don’t feel is called “BE YOU.” She went Photo by Jonah Peters easy to feel like an outcast in like they belong, adding that on to perform at the Floyd and Michaela Paige performed on several Georgia Highlands our brisk-paced, social media she’s here for those people.