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. Paulding campuses. campuses this month. Beyond self-affirmation Page 4, SMP, Oct. 29, 2019 News

Highlands Happenings Wyoming spots now open By Samantha Warner By Olivia Fortner Floyd campus. A week later, time period.” This state has Copy Editor Editor-in-Chief students fly from Atlanta, many geologic features such as Georgia to Denver, Colorado. volcanoes, glaciers, faults and Science and adventure From there, mini-bus will be coal deposits. Costume Contest Walking Dead collide in a three-week summer the means of transportation to The trip is bundled into field course, and spots are still Casper, Wyoming. a package that covers round GHC Student Life is spon- Trip open. After the journey, trip airfare, all ground soring a Halloween costume classroom walls disappear and transportation in Colorado and GHC is partnering with GHC offers a summer contest in the Floyd campus the ground beneath is the book Wyoming, boat transportation, the Georgia Film Tour Com- program allowing students to Student Center on October to be studied. These weeks all lodging, museum and park pany to offer students a walk- earn a total of eight natural 31st. of study will cover Geology fees, use of course materials ing tour through filming loca- science credit hours while Students are encouraged 1121K and 1122K. The trip and other amenities. Tuition tions from AMC’s hit show, studying in Wyoming. to dress up and hang out, concludes when students and fees for the classes will be “The Walking Dead.” Admis- The Grand Canyon, Old with prizes available for the return to Georgia on June 27. separate. Certain financial aid sion is free, so students only Faithful and Grand Teton best costumes. Geology Professor Billy may be applicable. have to pay for their lunch. National Park are a few Students looking to com- Morris developed this program Interested students should Students will depart from destinations students will pete in the competition should and has planned the trip for contact Morris to sto sign up the Floyd campus at 8:30 a.m. visit. Course activities will be aware that overly explicit the last 23 years. immediately. on Friday, November 8th, and include field mapping, fossil or gory costumes will not be Morris says he chose “My greatest privilege on can expect to return around collecting and geothermal allowed to participate. Wyoming because of the “wide this trip is leading students 4:00 p.m. study. Classes start on June variety of minerals, rocks and through the experience of 8 in the geology lab on the fossils from every geologic becoming a geologist,” said Morris. Peer Body Project for more positive body image By Penelope Stephens project feel safer and more Asst. Photography Editor comfortable for the attendees. Students of all body types are The Peer Body Project is welcome to participate and an evidence-based study to find comfort in the group. In promote body positivity and the leader training it was prevent the onset of eating found that no matter what disorders. The true goal is to people look like, the concern is change the way people view the same. their bodies. This also brings a “We all view ourselves in shift in how people today view the same negative way,” said society. body positivity leader Jordan These events are led by Farist. students trained to conduct Anyone can benefit from the study. The peer leadership the experience of the work- creates accountability among shop. The Peer Body Project the groups, and this account- is proven to be worth the time ability is necessary to produce through many studies. the best results. According to their website Participants are asked to at www.peerbodyproject.com, complete several activities “The Body Project, developed at home in order to keep the by Dr. Eric Stice, has emerged project in mind. They are also as the most effective program encouraged to make an ex- of its kind, with results which tra effort to fight the appear- have been replicated by at ance ideal. Projects such as least eight independent labs.” “Letter to Your Younger Self” All students are encour- aged to participate in the push participants to delve into Photo by Penelope Stephens themselves and create a new study and create a new view on internal conversation. body positivity. GHC counsel- Johnnie Shellhorse (left) and Jordan Farist were among the students trained as peer It is conducted by peers ers Tara Holdampf and Angie leaders for the Peer Body Project. with the goal of making the Wheelus are the facilitators. Features Oct. 29, 2019, SMP, Page 5 From Foster Care to College Committee to vote on for increasing retention rates Film Studies Pathway By Heather Teague GHC’s financial aid counsel- goals. By Noah Prince Staff Writer ors will help students file as Thankfully, the program Staff Writer independent in order to re- provides food security through From Foster Care to Col- ceive necessary loans and as- the Charger Food Pantry. Colleges across Georgia have been working with the growing lege is a program that aims to sistance. To qualify, students To take advantage of this film industry to meet its needs, and very soon, GHC might count itself among such colleges. increase retention and gradu- must have been in foster care confidential service, students In recent years, the state of Georgia has become the go-to ation rates among GHC stu- since age 13 or older and must must fill out the Food Pantry state for many movie and television productions. The demand for dents coming out of the foster provide court documentation. Participation Agreement. workers in this field within Georgia has grown rapidly. system. Donna Childres, the Finan- Food pantries can be found on For about six months now, a few members of GHC’s Humani- According to Casey Family cial Aid Director, urges these all GHC campuses. ties Division, including Dean of Humanities, Dr. Jon Hershey, Programs, more than 20,000 students to complete the FAF- Financial counselors like Division Chair Allen Dutch, communication professor, Dr. Steve American youths age out of SA as early as possible, “That Harris recognize that From Stuglin and Rome International Film Festival Creative Direc- way if they are selected for a Foster Care to College can the foster care system each tor Seth Ingram, have been working to develop two film-related process called verification, or if have a significant impact year, but only somewhere be- pathways for GHC: Film Studies and Film Production. they have special circumstanc- on students’ schooling and tween seven and 13 percent The Production pathway will be an Associate’s degree pro- es, there is time to get this all their futures. According to of these youths will enroll in gram, designed for students more interested in the crafts (cin- completed so they can be ready fosterfocusmag.com, half of colleges and universities. Less ematography, set design, lighting, make-up, etc.). to come to orientation and/or the nation’s current homeless than 3 percent will continue GHC will be partnering with the Georgia Film Academy. Stu- on to earn four-year degrees. register for classes early.” population spent time in the dents will be taking their common core classes at GHC, but their Thanks to the partnership Some of these students foster care system. Area F classes will be taught by the GFA faculty in their facili- of several agencies, along with also find themselves concerned “So many students are ties at Pinewood Studios, Atlanta. the Admissions Office and the with how and when they might couch surfing and are one As for the Film Studies Pathway, this program will be geared Financial Aid Department, receive their next meal. decision away from repeating more towards the conceptual side of filmmaking (screenwriting, From Foster Care to College “When you don’t have the cycle of their peers,” says directing, criticism, etc.). Four new courses have been proposed gives these students the oppor- adequate meals, it is increas- Harris, “[to] have a person of for this pathway, including Film Appreciation, Film Aesthetics tunity to rise above the statis- ingly challenging to focus on contact, who can assist with and Analysis, Intro to Film Production and History of Motion tics by helping them overcome your studies,” says Tai Harris, the actual application process Pictures. some of the many challenges a financial aid counselor on is a great starting point for The Curriculum Committee approved these new pathways they face. the Paulding campus. Harris increasing homeless-student on October 15, so if the full faculty votes in favor of them and Many of these students has seen the many negative retention.” they meet the University System of Georgia’s Area F Learning experience difficulties when effects such worries can have Outcomes and Course Guidelines, then GHC students could see seeking financial aid, but one someone’s education these pathways by fall of 2020.

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By Nya Roden had the opportunity to experi- Hispanic Heritage Month Staff Writer ence the various wonders the helps to combat common mis- city had to offer. conceptions about Hispanic Georgia Highlands recent- culture. ly celebrated Hispanic Heri- “I think GHC has done a tage month, taking time to “I think GHC has pretty good job,” says Pedro celebrate the culture and heri- done a pretty Zavala. Zavala originally at- tage of Hispanic students. tended the college in 2012, Though the celebration is good job.” before transferring to Georgia a fairly recent development, State in Atlanta. it provides an opportunity to -Pedro Zavala He is back once again, ap- educate the uninformed and plying to Physician’s Assistant celebrate family history. This rich background aside, programs. Former GHC student Ga- Rivera feels that Hispanic his- “I don’t know if I have a fa- briela Rivera found time to tory and heritage was not ad- vorite holiday, but those four talk about Hispanic Heritage equately discussed during her weeks between Thanksgiving Month and how it relates to school days, not until recently. and Christmas are my abso- her personal background. In fact, Floyd campuses’ lute favorite,” Zavala said. A few months ago, Rivera resident Spanish Professor “Just two weeks of food, warm visited Mexico City for the first Mark Greger can confirm “it’s feelings, quality family time time in 19 years. a recent development.” -- and life slows down, even if She got to see family and “I’m glad it’s gotten big- just for a little while. That’s Photo contributed by Brenda Muñiz ger,” Rivera said. my favorite.” Gabriela Rivera visits Mexico city. Paulding Fall Frenzy hosts magician Zak Mirzadeh By Michelle Hardin Staff Writer “I like

Paulding campus students performing for celebrated fall with food and the college a magic show between classes on October 21. Chick-fil-A box crowd because lunches were given out and it’s their time to audience members took a seat in the student center to watch grow in Zak Mirzadeh perform magic tricks. independence Mirzadeh is a magician and use critical from Dallas, Tx. who has trav- elled to all five GHC campuses thinking skills.” to perform. Jorge Carbajal, GHC stu- -Zak Mirzadeh dent, said, “The show was awe- nect with the students and ex- some. What he could do totally plain the things he was doing. blew my mind!” Students learned that at “I like performing for the a young age he saw David college crowd because it’s Blaine perform on television, their time to grow in indepen- which inspired Mirzadeh to be- dence and use critical think- come a magician himself. Now ing skills,” Mirzadeh said. “It his childhood hero is teaming makes the show a lot of fun.” up with him to learn a trick Photo by Michelle Hardin The intimate setting also Mirzadeh invented to use at Magician Zak Mirzadeh preforms at Paulding’s Fall Frenzy. gave Mirzadeh a chance to con- Blaine’s next show. Features Oct. 29, 2019, SMP, Page 7

TheatreExtreme improv event Popular opinion: comes to Cartersville ballroom What’s your favorite podcast? By Olivia Fortner get a chance to perform what style and memorized rap. Editor-in-Chief they have learned. The studies show that Sean Callahan, the even’t during free-styling, there is a “Donut Media.” TheatreExtreme will be oranizer, said, “This is a first functional change in their neu- hosting an Introduction to Im- in a series of events designed ral networks, according to the - Ridge Abernathy, Floyd provisation event in the stu- to cultivate creativity and in- Washington Post. Practicing dent ballroom on the Carters- novation at GHC.” improv actually changes the ville campus from 5:30 - 7 p.m. This improv lesson is an brain. “‘My Brother, My Brother, and Me’ on November 13. This event is important event for GHC and Creative improvising also by the McElroy brothers and ‘Wel- organized by Sean Callah. its students because improv adds needed business skills. “The school is partnering has proven to have many posi- When someone practices lis- come to Nightvale’ by Nightvale with TheatreExtreme to pro- tive effects on people. Obas tening, they train their mind Presents.” vide connections with GHC even has personal experience to process and react to what is and our community,” said directing shows at local the- being said. Professor of Communications aters. According to Callahan, “Of- - Summer Bridges, Douglasville Travice Obas. Cognitive development and tentimes people believe that With no practice at all, the social-emotional development creativity can not be learned, “Japan Time.” audience will have the oppor- are both linked to improvisa- that it’s a trait you either have tunity to do improv on stage. tional comedy, freestyle rap or do not have. That’s not the TheatreExtreme will show and jazz music. case at all. With practice, peo- - Kenechi Mgbodile, Floyd some improv exercises and Neuroscientist Charles ple can learn to become more members of the audience will Limb and others have scanned creative thinkers, problem rappers’ brains during free- solvers, and innovators.” Floyd campus is home to lake and wetlands By Penelope Stephens ents opportunities to relax and Asst. Photography Editor appreciate nature. Experiencing the wetlands Floyd campus’ Paris Lake firsthand is a way to learn more is a resource that is open to all about the ecosystem. There Georgia Highlands students. are 12 viewing points at which People are welcome to take various parts of the wetlands kayaks, canoes, paddleboards can be seen. According to the or other non-motorized water- Georgia Highlands website, on craft out to experience the lake a walk around Paris Lake, you up close. Fishing is allowed can see an open meadow, an and anyone is free to partici- upland forest, a willow swamp pate in the water activities. (Palustrine shrub-scrub), a Students are encouraged to beaver-modified cattail marsh learn more about nature and and a deep-water stream habi- to appreciate the world outside tat. of the classroom. There is a boardwalk Most students from Floyd through the wetlands that ex- and the other campuses alike tends from the trails that sur- are aware of Paris Lake’s ex- round Paris Lake. These trails istence. Unlike the lake, many are commonly used as recre- students are completely un- ational walking trails, but the aware of the presence of wet- boardwalk goes unnoticed due lands on the Floyd campus. to its semi-hidden entrance. In other words, Georgia High- The quiet and secluded lands has a swamp. area creates an opportunity to There is a beautiful walk meditate away from the tradi- to and through the wetlands, tional noise of the college. The which can be found as an ex- relaxation is encouraged and can reduce the stress of every- Photo by Penelope Stephens tension of the walking paths Students can enjoy the Floyd campus wetlands without a mess on the boardwalk. around Paris Lake. This pres- day college life. Page 8, SMP, Oct. 29, 2019 Editorials Consumer demand brings Christmas to October Six Mile Post [email protected] By Penelope Stevens requesting stores carry Christ- Asst. Photography Editor mas products as early as Sep- tember. Editor-in-Chief Olivia Fortner Christmas is not just a In a culture fueled by sup- Design & Graphics Editor holiday in December -- it is ply and demand there is no an industry that consumers way to solely blame the places Nathaniel Flahardy are aware of all year round. selling these products. It is Copy Editor Shoppers see Christmas deco- not the fault of the store, but Samantha Warner rations, trees, and gifts mar- of the people who are so ahead Sports Editor keted for the season earlier of the season. In order to stay Amaria Owens and earlier each year. This can open, shops feel the need to ca- Asst. Sports Editor be deeply aggravating as this ter to every person, including those who want to prepare for Bradley Singh limits the availability of items Photography Editor dedicated to the current sea- Christmas in October. son. Another problem with ear- Emma Veale Just as we are getting into ly Christmas is because it is Asst. Photography Editor the Halloween season every- solely that. The early seasonal Penelope Stephens thing we need to celebrate is items are Christmas central, Digital & Social Media practically gone. The seasons not including other holidays Editor are on a fast track, so consum- are covered in red and green people. This is why, for many that occur at the same time. Mariah Redmond ers do not get to enjoy the cur- glitter no matter the season or retail workers, holidays such The people who do not cele- Advertising Manager brate Christmas are bombard- rent time of year. event that they are intended as Christmas do not bring on Jordan Farist We are all worried what is for. good memories. The holidays ed by the holiday for months. This lack of inclusivity is a hor- happening four months from This creates a clash of the have been ruined by an early, Staff Members now because the holidays be- holidays that is inconvenient oversaturated, and overplayed rible problem that is extended over many months before the ing marketed to us are at for the average consumer. It holiday market. Floyd Campus-- the forefront of a shopper’s is also inconvenient for the On the other hand, it must holidays themselves. This can Nya Roden, Heather thoughts. team members who are selling be acknowledged that consum- create a negative shopping ex- Once all of the Christmas these items because the glitter ers inadvertently do this to perience for many customers Teague items come out, most things coats everything, including the themselves. Some people begin and can even offend people. Cartersville Campus-- Sarah Belcher, Julia Belew, Students at the polls, or lack thereof Megan Holton, What is a single voice in a races. But do not let these go impeachment is not a prior- have the time to vote? The sys- Lynsey Sutton roaring crowd? Would anyone unnoticed. Mayors and sher- ity, but Democrat wins could tem seems built against young even notice if a single voice iffs hold considerable power, spark new investigations into voters in Georgia, with long Marietta Campus-- stayed silent? This is perhaps sometimes even comparable to the Russia scandal, according lines and convoluted process- Noah Prince how many rationalize their senators. to the Washington Post. es. Many young voters have choice not to vote, believing “The majority party deter- With all that’s at stake, jobs they can’t easily get time Douglasville Campus -- that their one voice wouldn’t mines who leads important there is more reason than off from, classes they must at- Jonah Peters be heard or that it wouldn’t congressional committees. A ever for young people to vote. tend, and/or a lack of trans- have a significant impact. president’s ability to accom- “Every vote counts,” goes the portation. It is less a matter Paulding Campus -- However, according to the plish his agenda has every- saying, but many feel disil- of apathy and more a matter 2018 US census, only 36 per- thing to do with whether his lusioned, especially after the of logistics. Perhaps there are Michelle Hardin cent of adults ages 18 to 29 party controls the two houses electoral college’s role in the elections some can be excused cast their ballot. This is the of Congress,” said the Brazil- 2016 election. However, ac- from when obligations override Adviser equivalent of more than half ian US Embassy and Consul- cording to thebestcolleges.com, opportunities to vote. How- Allison Hattaway the crowd remaining quiet. ates. potential young voters make ever, look at what’s at stake. Assistant Adviser There would be a huge effect Particularly in the current up the largest voting demo- The decisions that govern how Cindy Wheeler if all turned and cried in uni- race, Democrats have a steep graphic, helping push Barack you live tomorrow are made in son, but even a single voice can hill to climb. Though they are Obama into office in 2008. the voting booth. For the cyni- Campus Liaisons help break the silence. only short two seats, they will Many elections are won by cal, do you trust others enough Danny Bellinger, We are coming up on mid- “have to have a near perfect narrow margins, such as when to make that decision? Clear Leslie Johnston, term elections. These are the run in the toughest of races,” Minnesota senator Al Franken your calendar. Get a ride. The Steve Stuglin, elections held in the middle according to “The Washington won by 312 votes in 2009. The power of a nation lies in wait Jacob Sullins, of an executive’s terms, with Post.” What will this mean votes of even a few young peo- at the cost of a few hours. other political positions being for Trump if they succeed? ple could tip the scales in favor voted on, ranging from con- Nancy Pelosi from the House of one candidate or the other. Six Mile Post gressional seats to mayoral of Representatives said the Still, how many students Editorial Board Opinion Oct. 29, 2019, SMP, Page 9 Prohibited pens and dried-out markers rated by walls that had TVs away. My papers were filled made friends I wouldn’t keep, embedded in them. I waited with incoherent babble and and had gotten the help my Soap Box for six hours, listening to oth- complaints, but they and a parents adamantly denied the By Nathaniel Flahardy ers’ shows. Time passed quick- novel kept me sane. existence of. I went home in a Design & Photography Editor ly as I lay numb. Of those working at the much better state, though not Sparse sleep made me feel institution, the doctors were cured. better. All the same, I was best at putting me at ease. I still dragged my feet and strapped into a stretcher. When they came around, I hung my head. I was still anx- The ambulance came to a became antsy as others were ious without any help from my According to the Ameri- I didn’t expect them to let me set of iron bars I hoped were called and I strained to hear parents. can Psychological Association, see a doctor for a checkup. meant to keep others out. I my name. When my mom testified “About one-third of U.S. col- When I did see my doctor, I asked if I was in the looney My parents visited when the power of prayer, I refused lege students had difficulty didn’t receive what I had ex- bin. A kindly nurse answered they could. They gave me their to comply. She asked me how functioning in the last 12 pected. Throughout my treat- that the establishment was testimonies. My dad showed she could help when I denied months due to depression, and ment I’ve wanted relief and this or that -- a nice way of me his scars and the only truth she had. almost half said they felt over- have only been told to be pa- saying yes. joked how it felt better I had been offered group whelming anxiety in the last tient. But time did prove to After being interviewed, than the pain inside. My mom therapy but requested indi- year” since 2013 when the Na- be on my side. It brought me they handed me the release told me about her chronic de- vidual sessions instead. The tional College Health Assess- to a clearing. My story may be papers and said it’d be three pression and issues with anxi- strangest thing about it was ment made the survey. a tad dramatic, but it’s a tes- days before I could leave. ety. my inability to communicate The APA further said, “30 timony that help is there for Gradually through the Yet they didn’t trust doc- my problems. I would often percent of students who seek those who need it. dull days I was filled with tors, didn’t believe that I was discuss concerns regarding services for mental health is- Driving home, I realized causeless, unbearable pain. going to be helped there at the life and academics, but never sues report that they have se- how easy it would be at the There was some solace. I be- hospital. At the time I thought seemed to touch the roots of riously considered attempting right speed to turn the wheel came reliant on the schedule. it was them not taking my ill- my anxiety or depression. suicide at some point in their and find relief. When things were late, I wea- ness seriously. I cried and re- I expected to find the lives, up from about 24 percent A gruff, dispassionate rily watched the clock, cursing peated “I’m in a mental hospi- cause of each and root them in 2010.” clerk asked if I was suicidal. the nurses. tal,” hoping that I’d convince out. I’m not sure what I’ve Getting help can be in- I nodded. After changing into Though pens and pen- them I was sick. found instead. timidating. I didn’t expect my scrubs, I was led into a room cils were prohibited, I dried By the end of my stay I parents to take me seriously. with a series of couches sepa- out markers writing the time was somewhat cheerful. I had Letter to the Editor STEM isn’t the only beneficial path to trek When are you too By Robert Kean ties as a hard science, there re- ciety at large. Both fields offer Writing Tutor mains confusion surrounding opportunities, but the question what exactly differentiates the is, “What kind of opportunity old to go Humanities are important humanities from science. Sci- are you looking for?” because they, first and fore- ence seeks to improve the qual- Are we looking to simple most, are involved with the ity of life for millions through make money? If so, how much trick ‘r treating? pursuit of knowledge. Life is vaccines, disease prevention, money? Are we looking to right not as simple as an equation and technological advance- wrongs in our society? If so, with a guaranteed solution. ment. In the same way, if a then how many wrongs? How Some of the problems that a person briefly looks at history, many laws, doctrines, govern- person will encounter do not they will see the humanities ments need to be researched have a clear remedy. The hu- improving cultures and giv- and investigated? manities give students a level ing people hope. For example, When we pit te humani- of critical thinking that they Islam, Judaism, and Christi- ties against the sciences, not will carry with them into their anity are all book religions. including social sciences for careers, personal relation- How many billions upon bil- which there are many: envi- ships, and life’s ambitions. lions have been encouraged by ronmental studies, psychology, The ability to even consider these works? How many social etc., we are playing a game two conflicting ideas and make and political movements have that only an individual can judgements are at the essence borrowed from these books to decide for themselves. It isn’t of being human. While some make a more just society? a society’s job to dictate what individuals may assume that Science and humanities a person should or should not the humanities as a field do are not that different when we learn. In the words of Hamlet, not offer the same opportuni- break down how they affect so- “To thine own self be true.” Page 10, SMP, Oct. 29, 2019 Entertainment “Joker” film highlights mental illness as main theme By Emma Veale good or evil. His extensive ill- goes to a mental hospital Photography Editor nesses didn’t corrupt him and where his mother was admit- make him the Joker, people ted to find out more about his Some readers might recall did. childhood. It cuts to a scene the horrific incident during When Arthur gets one of where he’s in an elevator with the premiere of “Dark Knight his laughing attacks, you see a police officer, a doctor, and a Rises” on July 20, 2012 in Au- everyone around him rolling patient on a gurney who seems rora, Colorado. The shooting their eyes. He hates that it’s to be having psychotic episode. left twelve people killed and an annoyance to others around When you look at the doctor’s seventy others were injured, him so he chokes himself to and the police officer’s faces, 58 of them were from gunfire. make it stop. both of them are rolling their Because of this, there was an This movie is very timely eyes at this patient. increased police presence in all for what is happening today. Arthur was a diagnosed so- major U.S city theatres on the Mental health should be dis- ciopath which means he loved night of the new movie “Joker.” cussed more. the attention his crimes re- The movie portrays a man In one particular scene, ceived and felt no remorse. He that always seemed a little Arthur is speaking with his so- believed he was doing Gotham off, but always had good in- cial worker. After a few meet- City a favor by killing people tentions. When Arthur was ings, Arthur finally budges who had no remorse for people younger he suffered major and says, “You don’t listen, do like him. Arthur was mentally brain trauma at the hands of you?” ill, and looked for help but very his adoptive mom’s abusive ex- “They’re shutting us down quickly gave up. boyfriend. Arthur,” She replies. “They “Joker” premiered in the- Because of this he had a don’t give a s*** about people aters on October 4, 2019, six laughing disorder and vari- like you.” days before World Mental ous other mental illnesses, Even though this is a fic- Health Day. This movie sends where anytime he felt nervous, tional movie it speaks a lot to a message, not of violence, but scared, mad, disgusted he ut- this day in age. Does the gov- of awareness. Nobody is alone. tered a disturbing laugh. He ernment or society really care Everyone deals with mental also imagined relationships about people with mental ill- illness differently. Some seek that were never there. ness? Sure, they make a Sui- help while others may not be Arthur was a good man cide Prevention Month, but ready. who was always smiling. He are they truly doing anything People can be on both ends saw people for who they were, to help those that suffer? of the spectrum, but there are In another scene Arthur resources out there to help. “Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night” delivers nostalgia By Samantha Warner nia subgenre with his work on the game. Players who are and at times feels down- The game’s boring dialogue Copy Editor 1997’s Castlevania: Symphony familiar with this style of ad- right cliche. All of the major is especially disappointing, of the Night. In May 2015, Iga- venture game will slip into the characters fall into standard because the voice acting is Anyone looking for a nos- rashi launched a Kickstarter gameplay with ease. adventure game tropes: the excellent. Experienced gam- talgic gaming experience need campaign to fund a spiritual Bloodstained: Ritual of the stoic protagonist, the alche- ers may recognize the tal- look no further than Blood- sequel to that title. Night is incredibly atmospher- mist companion, the tortured, ents of voice actors such as stained: Ritual of the In his pitch video, Igarashi ic, in part due to its art style. brooding antagonist, etc. The David Hayter (of Metal Gear Night. The game, which was expressed a desire to return Like Castlevania: Symphony game also favors “tell don’t Solid fame), Ray Chase (Nier: released in June of this year, to the genre he helped create. of the Night, the game takes show” storytelling, with im- Automata and Final Fantasy is a loving return to the “Me- True to his word, Bloodstained: visual inspiration both from portant, character-defining XV), and Robert Belgrave, who troidvania” adventure games Ritual of the Night perfectly Gothic art and literature and backstory revealed to the play- voiced Alucard in Castlevania: of the late 1990s and early captures the atmosphere and from anime. Despite its Gothic er in uninspired dialogue. Symphony of the Night. All of 2000s. Although the story is gameplay of a late 1990s ad- themes, the game has a vari- The storytelling does re- the actors do an excellent job, a bit cliché, the gameplay and venture game. ety of colorful environments, deem itself in the final act, and their performances often gorgeous Victorian Gothic-in- The gameplay combines proving that there is more to where the game reveals a plot elevate the lackluster script. spired aesthetic make Blood- platforming with RPG ele- Gothic style than dark colors twist that uses player expec- Despite its shortcomings, stained: Ritual of the Night a ments, including a variety and dusty castles. tations to turn those familiar Bloodstained: Ritual of the perfect Halloween treat for of weapons and power-ups, Unfortunately, the game’s tropes on their heads. Un- Night is an excellent choice any fan of the adventure game which keep things feeling story doesn’t shine quite as fortunately, the game keeps for anyone who enjoyed Me- genre. fresh. Defeating enemies al- brightly as its gameplay or its this brilliance carefully under troidvania adventure games The game was written and lows the player to unlock new aesthetics. The story, like the wraps for much of the story, as a child and is looking to cel- produced by Koji Igarashi, who skills, some of which are nec- gameplay, will feel very famil- and it ultimately feels like too ebrate Halloween with a little established the Metroidva- essary to progress further into iar to any experienced gamer, little too late. nostalgia. Sports Oct. 29, 2019, SMP, Page 11 Atlanta Falcons experience a shaky season start Critics point to team’s lack of offensive production as area of weakness

By Bradley Singh Fast forward to the open- the Indianapolis Colts, defen- only 10 points in a home loss “The Falcons have had Asst. Sports Editor ing game of the season in Min- sive star Keanu Neal went to the Tennessee Titans. a pretty rocky start,” said nesota against the Vikings; down with an Achilles injury. The optimism for this team GHC student Grant Hegstet- The Falcons are currently the Falcons only managed to The fourth-year safety suf- is quickly fading. After drop- ter when asked about the on a four-game losing streak put up 12 points against a sol- fered his second straight sea- ping to 1-5 and last place in teams 1-5 start, “They are not that includes a home loss to id Vikings defense. son ending injury after tearing the NFC South the Falcons rushing the ball well and the the Arizona Cardinals, who The following week on his ACL in the opening game currently have a less than 5% offensive line has been doing are led by the rookie quarter- Sunday Night Football, the of the 2018 season. He is ex- chance of making the playoffs. poor but those are both things back Kyler Murray and rookie Falcons hosted the 2017 super pected to be back and healthy In the last two weeks against that can change fast”. head coach Kliff Kingsbury. bowl champs, the Philadel- for the 2020 season. the Texans and Cardinals, the Hegstetter continues to After a 7-9 season in 2018, phia Eagles, in a showdown This season, the organiza- offense has produced which is remain optimistic and thinks the Atlanta Falcons were look- of NFC powerhouses. The Fal- tion has expressed support a good sign looking ahead. The that a coaching change is not ing to bounce back to the form cons put up their best team for head coach Dan Quinn, defense has struggled greatly, necessary. “When you put that that earned them a Super performance of the season but that could soon be lost allowing 53 and 34 points in type of pressure on a coach it Bowl berth in 2016. With of- that game, ending with a Ju- if the team does not quickly back to back weeks. also puts unneeded pressure fensive coordinator Dirk Koet- lio Jones touchdown to put the turn things around. Much of Should this continue it is on players to perform,” he said. ter joining the staff after being Falcons ahead with 2 minutes the criticism has been revolv- quite likely the owner Arthur The remainder of the sea- fired as the head coach of the left in the game. Atlanta would ing around the team’s lack of Blank and general manager son will be very telling about Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the go on to win the game 24-20. offensive production. The of- Thomas Dimitroff could cut the direction the Falcons are offense was expected to be one In the following weeks, fense led by former league ties with Dan Quinn and be- going and the future of Coach of the best in the league. things started to go awry. MVP Matt Ryan and all-pro gin the search for a new head Quinn. In a week three loss against wideout Julio Jones put up coach at seasons end. Workouts differ among Charger sports teams

By Amaria Owens learning how to control a ball single thing all together. Sports Editor properly. Madalyn Morton, a fresh- Langston Williams, a GHC man pitcher on the softball In the world of athletics, men’s basketball player said, team, said, “We have a very a person has to stay in shape “Our workouts are a lot of rep- talented team of athletes, and to keep up with the quick pace etition and muscle memory, coach recognizes that too. So, of their sport. However, the not necessarily just condition- she divides pitchers/catch- methods by which each team ing such as running around ers and infielders/outfielders strives to strengthen players and doing suicides.” to maximize individual skill varies across GHC teams. On the other hand, Nige- work during practices.” Though athletes have ria Jordan from the women’s At times it’s also necessary much in common, from trav- basketball team said, “Women to customize practices and College Night eling from college to college, have longer practices than the workouts to better support in- Every Friday running down the field and men’s basketball team and jured players. experiencing the blaring lights work harder than the men.” Morton recently tore both $15/PERSON/HR. on a Friday night game, these For the women, there is more labrums in her hips, causing sports each have different running involved resulting in extreme pain during the work- Everyday Student Rate workout plans to prepare for longer hours. outs. She says, “I cannot run their big day. For the softball team, it’s without excruciating pain. So, $20/PERSON/HR. Soccer players can be seen just the opposite. In practice, while the team runs, I have to going through drills into the the coach focuses on each play- bike. I also cannot squat any- late afternoon, spending hours er’s skills rather than having more, so the leg press has been www.RomeAxeThrowing.com the entire team practice on a the substitute for that.” Page 12, SMP, Oct. 29, 2019 Sports Intramural sports ranging from ping-pong to flag football By Amaria Owens other schools. at GHC is the soccer team. At Sports Editor All you need to gain access the most recent game on Octo- to equipment is your Georgia ber 11th, the competitors, the Intramural sports are lo- Highlands ID Card, this way Emory Eagles, stole the win cated all around each High- you can get a time slot for the by just one point, leaving the lands campus. Whether it be amount of time you can use game at 3 to 2. in the game room or the court- a certain item. You can also Fernando Bernardo, a yard on the far right of the find the announcements for freshman soccer player rep- Rome campus, every student the dates and times of events resenting Georgia Highlands has the opportunity of joining and tournaments happening says, “The most challenging one of the various teams Geor- in your school email, where a thing was coming in at the gia Highlands has to offer. variety of new information is right time. I never played de- Not only are the activi- given almost every single day. fense in my life so I had to deal ties a great way to pass time Along with some of the eas- with things I never dealt with with friends such as playing ier activities to spot through- before. That was pretty chal- ping pong in the Student Life out your day there are many lenging.” Center, they are also a healthy other things that some fresh- Despite playing new posi- way of getting your blood men or older veterans might tions, another challenge of the pumping when balancing the not have known about, such game for both teams seemed weight of being a college stu- as the fact that GHC has flag to be the referee. Throughout dent and generally living an football teams made up of both the game multiple flags were active lifestyle while attend- males and females. Flag foot- thrown on GHC because of ing GHC. ball, less violent than any NFL foul language or misconduct. From the ping-pong table team, is a sport with the same This resulted in coaches, play- to the tennis court students objective of football without ers, and even some of the fans are engaging in the free op- the tackling. Each team tries raising havoc from the “unfair” portunities available to them. to get a hold of the rival player and “uncalled for” pulls. This Photo By Emma Veale This can range from just play- that has the ball by one of the conflict continued throughout Top: Intramural soccer team huddles midgame. Bottom: Students compete during an intramural ping- ing to pass the time to doing flags tied around the player’s the second half of the game pong game. it competitively in one-on-one waist. until the very end. tournaments or games against Another competitive team Volunteers share Bolt costume By Amaria Owens leaders, just whoever we can person that is able to talk to Managing Ed., Sports convince to put it on.” the person in the costume -- in As for this year, no one has a hushed tone of course. The medieval war horse. been Bolt yet. However, there As for the history behind The original Charger. Sponta- have been a couple of volun- the Bolt, it has only been neous and available for your teers for the part. about a decade since GHC corporate and private events. Although playing Bolt is decided to create a costume These are all simple ways to about pumping up the audi- for the school’s beloved mas- describe Bolt. ence of the students and staff, cot. There was a long search Bolt is GHC’s personal there is a profit for playing through different companies cheerleader for almost every the part anywhere apart from that designed and made cos- sporting event. Despite the one Georgia Highlands events. tumes for college teams, NBA under the mask and bodysuit This only permitted if ap- teams, NCAA, and larger uni- keeping their vow of silence proved by upper management. versities. while in character, willing vol- For personal events the Spranza said, “We told unteers have the opportunity volunteer, or -- when the time them what we were looking to dress up and fill his enthu- comes -- a full time worker, for and then their art team siastic and outgoing persona. charges $50 per hour for any and design department went In the past, John Spranza, private event. The fee is re- to work and gave us different duced to $25 per hour for non- options to choose from. We Photo contributed by Jeff Brown the Director of Student Life, profit causes. selected the one we liked and The Georgia Highlands College’s mascot, Bolt, playfully said, “There have been many Along with traveling from Bolt was born.” boxes the referee at a Chargers Basketball game. people that have played Bolt, there is no set person. I’ve event to event, Bolt comes worn it, students have, cheer- with their handler, the only