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Piedmont students donate blood The baseball team volunteered at the American Red Cross with the Habersham County blood drive Little League Challenger Team

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Piedmontʼs Student Voice THE PIEDMONT COLLEGE AVIGATOR Demorest, Ga. N www.piedmontroar.com Piedmontʼs Student Voice PC lacks emergency plan

By JESSIE OWENSBY currently being worked on.” Co-Opinions Editor However, Martin isn’t wor- ried about it. He is comfort- Piedmont does not cur- able with the training of his rently have an emergency pre- offi cers to make sure they can paredness plan to deal with protect the students and fac- hostile situations that may ulty of Piedmont. arise on campus. There are 20 offi cers on “It’s something that senior campus, and 16 of them are administrators and myself are currently certifi ed police of- working on and something fi cers. we’re looking at along with “There is only one that GEMA (Georgia Emergency has never been on the force,” Management Association),” Martin said. “The other three, said Chief of Police Dick because of age or whatever, Martin. “It’s complicated just haven’t kept up their cer- here because we don’t have tifi cation.” the type of campus that we He is confi dent that all the can actually shut down. We offi cers would know what to are not a gated kind of col- do if Piedmont were faced lege, we don’t have a security with a hostile situation. person that you have to drive However, Brock Bennett, through. We have several city streets and a major federal See Safety, highway going through our page 2 campus. It’s something that’s

Photos by SUMMER LEWIS Senior nursing students from both the Athens and Demorest campuses worked together to assess the injuries involved in this yearʼs disaster drill. The Photo by SUMMER LEWIS disaster was a tornado, and junior nursing majors portrayed injured victims, suffering from broken bones to severe burns. Freshman Kayla Jones, LEFT, passes the ball to sophomore Maggie McDaniel as the Lady Lions face the Berry College Vikings. NURSES RESPOND TO Womenʼs lacrosse fi nishes fi rst By JESSE SUTTON fi rst game of the season and News Editor TORNADIC DISASTER Centre College on March 23. By MEGAN STUDDARD Wednesday, March 19, down- gency personnel. After defeating Hunting- Editor- in- Chief ing power lines and injuring Thirty-eight senior nurs- The Lady Lions women’s don, the Lady Lions snagged over 60 students. ing students responded to lacrosse team fi nished its a fi rst round bye. Bodies were strewn across This is no April Fool’s joke, 62 patients, played by junior season with a 19-6 win over The team will face the win- the parking lot at the Ar- but was a part of Piedmont’s Huntingdon College on Sat., ner of the Greensboro and rendale Amphitheater af- annual disaster drill aimed at See Disaster, March 29. Huntingdon match-up on ter a tornado struck campus training senior nursing stu- page 2 The win fi nished the sea- April 11 in Burlington, N.C. dents and local county emer- son 8-0 in conference play, The Lady Lions’ last home placing Piedmont fi rst in the game was against Berry Col- USA South Conference. lege. Overall, the Lady Lions For a breakdown of the Piedmont prepares online registration won 13 games and only lost 18-11 thriller, check out the two, one to Suwanee: The Sports section on page 11. By MANYI ENO Piedmont, online registration we feel that this is something University of the South the Co-Opinions Editor is fi nally coming. that will benefi t our students, According to an email in- faculty and staff.” Students may be more than tions and to assist students as Time to toss out the pa- terview with the Head of Edenfi eld explained that familiar with the process of needed.” per and roll in the computers Registrar and VA Certify- the administration is very ex- registering for classes, so they Junior music major Storm ing Offi cial Carla Edenfi eld, cited about fi nally getting on- now may wonder how online Tipton attended Columbus CONTACT: Piedmont’s registrar’s offi ce line registration at Piedmont. registration will be easier. State University from 2011 OFFICE ...... 706-778-8500 ext. 1563 has been working since Au- “A lot of hard work (from “As of now, we register to 2012, an institution that [email protected] gust of 2013 with a consultant each offi ce on campus) has people in person. The ad- implemented online registra- ADVISER...... 706-778-8500 ext. 1227 to install the system in its of- gone into making this work,” vising process will stay the tion, and said that it was a lot [email protected] fi ce. she said. “Each offi ce has same; however, eventually easier registering online than INDEX: “Each department has had worked individually on their students will be able to reg- having to wait outside. different timeliness of when piece, but we’ve also worked ister for their classes online,” “I think it will benefi t the News...... 2 A&E...... 8,9 Athens...... 3 Sports.....10, 11 their training began,” said together to make sure each said Edenfi eld. “Of course Opinions...... 4,5 Living...... 12 Edenfi eld. “We want to bet- component functions prop- the registrar’s offi ce will be See Registration, Features...... 6,7 ter serve our students, and erly.” here to help with any ques- page 2 Page 2

ews April 1, 2014 N The Piedmont College Navigator Safety Continued from page 1 SGA UPDATE junior mass communications would be in very serious trou- to alert the population. Pied- major disagrees. ble, not only with Piedmont, mont would also utilize the “I don’t feel like we would but also with us as law en- school handbook and the SGA delays vote be safe if faced with a hos- forcement offi cers.” Piedmont College website. tile situation, because I don’t Mallory Leary, sopho- “There would have to be on election changes feel like our police offi cers more criminal justice major, some training exercises, such are trained enough on those doesn’t think that is enough. as table-top exercises, with By MANYI ENO elected body,” she said. things to be able to take care “Campus security is far the faculty and the students Co-Opinions Editor The edits and suggestions of something like that,” he away from all the buildings to go over new safety mea- will be made and voted on via said. and there aren’t enough peo- sures,” Martin said. On Tuesday, March 18, the email between the members. Martin said that campus ple on call,” she said. “There He also said that it would Student Government Associa- Other topics discussed in police has offi cers working aren’t cameras or police pa- take quite a signifi cant tion (SGA) held a meeting to the meeting were: 24 hours a day, seven days a trolling the campus to take amount of time to implement discuss a number of topics • Touch-ups to be made in week monitoring the campus. care of anything suspicious.” all the new strategies. including student elections Jenkins Lobby and one more “We are doing everything There is no clear time- The fi rst of many additions for next year’s members. work call that should fi nish we can to make sure this is a line established for when the is the new siren alert system. The meeting was held on the job. safe campus, and I believe in emergency preparedness plan It was tested on Tuesday, the fourth fl oor of the library • The budget: any Pied- the end that will prevail,” he will be ready. March 25. in Camp Younts. mont club or organization said. However, Martin assures The purpose of the siren The biggest topic dis- that have not received its The current punishment students and faculty that system is to alert the Pied- cussed in the meeting was money and SGA voted for it to for people caught with any when changes are made, they mont campus of imminent about executive offi ces and receive money should contact type of weapon on campus is will have several ways to com- danger, which Martin has not requirements to hold offi ce Sam Thomas so that SGA can very serious. municate those changes to seen at Piedmont. on SGA. get the money to it. Martin said, although it the Piedmont population. “Piedmont has a really To be elected into an ex- • SGA also discussed the has never come up in his 20 The school has an estab- good track record,” Martin ecutive offi ce, a student must volleyball court, as SGA has years of service at Piedmont, lished text messaging alert said. “Nothing like that has have at least a 3.5 GPA. To be not talked to Natalie Craw- “I would think that person system that would be used ever happened here.” appointed into the executive ford about it since she de- offi ce, a student must have a cided to wait until they fi nd Registration 3.0 GPA. someone to maintain it. They Continued from page 1 SGA President Sam Thom- are also waiting on the prod- as explained that in the Feb- uct order. students well,” he said. “It what would be the procedure Edenfi eld said that before ruary meeting, the members • Brandon Callahan is kind of puts some of the pow- if the Internet were to crash the system will be handed discussed possibilities of gathering information and re- er in their hands and it makes during registration week. over to faculty and students, raising the standards for stu- search about the Leadership it more fair; some people may “The procedure would stay administration wants to en- dents who are elected without Training Day and seniors liv- not want to camp out all night the same,” said Edenfi eld. sure that everything will work SGA experience. ing off campus. or get there at 4 o’clock in the “You would contact IT.” properly to make the process The members discussed • The protocol for the Com- morning.” At this time, a time period easier. making changes to the way pass Program. A rough draft Edenfi eld also explained for when the system will be “We hope all of our stu- that elections were handled. of the program distributed to that the new system would available for students to ac- dents will be as excited as we For example, to be appointed members as they discussed help the registrar’s offi ce run cess has not been decided, have been about it,” Edenfi eld to executive, instead of gain- the possibility to do a compe- more effi ciently and effec- according to Edenfi eld. said. “I think that it will have ing a 2/3 majority vote, can- tition with a panel of judges tively. “But, I can assure you a positive impact for everyone didates must gain all senators regarding Compass Program “Our main goal is to make that we want to offer the best on and off campus. It will be in their favor. potential projects: fi rst place it a seamless process for our training possible for our fac- a new process for everyone If the run is unopposed, gets $500 in scholarships and students,” she said. ulty and our students,” she and there will be an “adjust- students can get appointed by second place gets $250. SGA Although the Internet has said. “A lot of testing and ment period,” but I really feel the senate. If opposed, they also discussed the possibility been greatly improved at re-testing has been done and that everyone is going to like must run for candidacy. of students’ inclusion into the Piedmont, students may ask continues to take place.” what the future holds with the SGA Vice President Kat panel. SGA is waiting for ap- new system.” Knarr explained that her big- proval. It was also discussed Disaster gest issue with the elections to present the proposal with Continued from page 1 was that executive offi ce will professors for support. always be fi lled with the same SGA’s next meeting will be nursing students, who had Tornadic activity is com- drug contamination or some- members in the appointed held on April 2 at 1 p.m. on injuries ranging from broken mon in Georgia, especially in thing like that. There wouldn’t system. the fourth fl oor of the library bones to paralysis. the early spring months. be any signs or symptoms vis- “That kind of destroys in Camp Younts. Victims were transported The Weather Channel re- ible,” Scott said. the fact that this is a student to multiple area hospitals, ports that March and April The drill brought together and there were seven fatali- are the highest-risk months nursing students from both real world,” Kayode said. “It best [drill] yet,” said Scott. ties. for tornadoes in Atlanta. campuses. makes me feel good that, at “They did a really good job.” Additionally, fi ve patients According to the Nation- “We also brought the stu- this point, I’m ready to tackle were affected by PCB, or al Weather Service, in 2013, dents in from the Athens it.” polychlorinated biphenyl, a there were 25 tornadoes in campus, and they don’t nor- “I think this is probably the chemical that leaked from a Georgia, killing one person mally work with [Demorest] broken transformer. and injuring 21 others. students,” Scott said. “So Linda Scott, dean of the Scott and her staff take they had to integrate into the Write for Daniel School of Nursing, practical experience into con- system and work together.” said this is the eighth disaster sideration when choosing Local law enforcement, drill, and it was not the fi rst what kind of scenario to re- public health offi cials and the Navigator! involving a tornado. enact. other emergency personnel “We try to do something “We try to give [the stu- were also involved in the drill. Got a story idea? that’s fairly realistic,” Scott dents a scenario] with a lot of “We love having our com- said. injuries. You can’t do like a munity partners,” Scott said. Is there an event you “They are just phenomenal, want to be covered? and they do some teaching too. The fi rst time this hap- pens in real life, it’s incred- Contact CRIME LOG ibly scary.” Senior nursing major Teno News Editor Piedmont Campus Police reported that one student was Kayode was a part of the yel- arrested, Feb. 16 at 3:11 a.m., in Purcell Hall on charges low team, helping care for Jesse Sutton at of alcohol violations. those patients with minor in- [email protected] juries where treatment could No other incidents were reported from March 18 to be delayed. March 31. “[The disaster drill has] been a great experience. I’m glad we’re able to do it be- cause it prepares us for the R TO

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thens April 1, 2014 A The Piedmont College Navigator Athens celebrates the season 2014 SpringFest a success among students

By SAM ELDRIDGE Staff Writer

On March 22, in the Athens campus parking lot, Piedmont hosted a SpringFest that catered to the community by offering crafts, rock walls, obstacle courses, and free food. Though the fun in the sun was enough to attract a healthy crowd, the real focus of this event was the information it had to offer the future Athens students. Zach Churchill, Coordinator of Student Services and Campus Events, was the director of SpringFest and when asked what he thought the main goal was, explained that “the purpose of SpringFest is one, to show our appreciation to our current students and give them an opportunity to interact with one another outside of the classroom in a fun and safe environment, and secondly, to showcase Piedmont-Athens to prospective students and the community.” Clubs and organizations of all shapes and sizes were able to showcase their mission statement in the Piedmont gymnasium. Tri-boards and pamphlets galore, the air was fi lled with opportunity as each person that entered was given descriptions of each organization. TOP RIGHT: The Psychology Club recruits new members. TOP LEFT: Faculty members helped out by serving food. BOTTOM LEFT: Professors and students battle it out in a safe way with blow-up sumo suits. BOTTOM RIGHT: A rock climbing wall was a featured event at SpringFest. ATHENS Photos courtesy of PIEDMONT ATHENS ACTIVITIES FACEBOOK PAGE Upcoming Events:

ATHENS EDITORIAL Wednesday, April 2 Career Workshop #2 Leadership and success...music to my ears Interview Skills in 107W know about you, but the professors, celebrities, two words “leadership” and comedians, authors, life Thursday, April 3 “success” are like music to my coaches and mny more. These ears. accomplished people explain ACAB I can proudly say that this their personal journeys and the In the lobby organization has changed my methods they used to achieve life. success. They pass it on to I will admit that before I help you. I found their stories Saturday, April 5 joined I was not very career to be extremely inspiring, and Run with the Lions 5K in Demorest focused; I just liked goofi ng off I am using that inspiration to and attending social functions plan my future with confi dence FREE transportation from Athens with my friends. If you ask me instead of feeling anxiety and now what I want to do with doubt. I bet on myself now Saturday, April 5 my future, I would respond by because I have a better handle By GAVIN WESTFALL saying that I want to change on what it takes. Spring Formal Staff Writer the world for the better. So here is my tip. If you are 8:00 - 12:00 Through The National Society not familiar with The National Some of you may already of Leadership and Success, Society of Leadership and The Loft at Scotts in downtown Gainesville be familiar with The National I have had the opportunity to Success, contact student Society of Leadership and listen to extremely successful activities and give it a shot. I Tuesday, April 8 Success. Doesn’t the name entrepreneurs, businessmen think you will appreciate the itself sound sweet? I don’t and businesswomen, tip. Blood Drive and Health Fair in 107W/Gym Passionate about Wednesday, April 9 Career Workshop #3 an issue? Dress for Success in 107W

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have to complete to graduate. pleting six deliverables to the what goes on in the business I thought capstone would fi nal presentation. I don’t re- classes, but wouldn’t it be never come, and here I am in ally know what my fellow se- nice if those students would the middle of mine. nior capstones entail, but I’m be able to share some of their I can’t believe it’s been four sure they are a process as well. knowledge with the rest of years. It feels like just the To my fellow seniors, hang us? other day in there. Every spring semester, I was a Don’t there should be a workshop freshman “I was young, naive and didnʼt look set up for students to attend. moving upon Every type of major, every into GB know much about the world. your year, every student is allowed on move- cap- to come. By SARAH GESUALDO By NJOKI COLEMAN in day. stone At these meetings, students Contributing Writer Contributing Writer I was young, naïve, and I or senior project as a burden. will learn the practical things didn’t know much about the Think of it as an obstacle wait- that they should have been It’s senior year, and I’m be- world. ing to be overcome. Knowing Something that I always learning long ago. Again, I yond excited. I can fi nally see Now, I’m a young adult that you can overcome this hear high school and college don’t know what business the fi nish line, which seemed preparing to enter the adult obstacle only prepares you to students complain about the ztheir classes, but if they so far away until now. world and make a name for enter the real world. So, se- most is “I never learn any of have learned these different It’s so close, but yet so far myself. niors stay positive. the important things in my things, like how to do your away. Oh, how times have We are almost done. The classes!” Things like, how to own taxes especially, they There is only one hurdle I changed, but fi rst I need to fi nish line is in sight and do your taxes, how to fi gure would be able to sign up to have to overcome to get my pass capstone and graduate. graduation is on the horizon. out your credit, balancing a help teach and advise differ- diploma, and that’s capstone. As a mass communications We will soon be called the check book, loans, debt, and ent weeks within the semester Capstone is the infamous student, capstone is a semes- class of 2014. the list goes on and on. on a specifi c subject that they senior project that all seniors ter long process from com- These are all practical life felt they had a particularly skills that everyone is sup- fi rm knowledge of. These posed to know, but it’s not of- business students would be ten explained. allotted extra credit for their The minute one begins to help. Also, there would be a Taking the high road deal with fi nancial aid, they faculty advisor leading the are supposed to “magically” program who helped to in- get these skills? If so, I was struct in the areas that the hear that you’re the one in communication skills. Why most defi nitely skipped. business students would not the wrong, but even when not apply these skills to other College is a very important be able to cover. These meet- you’re the one who is right, areas of your life? growing period in our lives; ings could be once a week for making a conscious effort When you look at the argu- at some point in our scholas- the entire semester. to put aside your frustration ment from various perspec- tic careers, we have become Do you have any idea how to try and fi x the situation is tives, think about it in a criti- adults. This requires us to helpful something like this paramount. cal manner and formulate a learn the basic adult-like re- would be for students, like Taking the time to calm calm, informed response, you sponsibilities. me, who have no clue what down and think clearly can might be able to remedy the So what if Piedmont actu- they are doing? So please, also prevent you from saying situation then and there. ally did something about this? business students and profes- something that you will re- It’s also hard to recognize What if they set up a system sors, try to help the rest of us gret later. that you have a part in the to teach everyone the things out and set something up like By HILLARY KELLEY If someone wrongs you, it problem, and it’s even hard- that we have been begging this. I have talked to many Features Editor can be hard to keep yourself er to apologize at times. But to learn for so long? I know other people and I know your There are times from retaliating. However, by taking the high road and for me, as an English major, I efforts would not be wasted. in any relationship, by keeping your head up and working through the prob- have very little dealings with whether it be between deciding to act maturely, you lem, you will not only feel family, friends, sig- are making an example of good about yourself, you may nifi cant others or even yourself for that person and also learn how to handle po- strangers, where an for others. Humbling your- tential future problems. argument threatens to self and maintaining a calm Taking the high road may tear everything down. countenance will make the mean taking a route that is The most common ad- process easier. diffi cult to navigate, but the WRITE vice is “take the high Most of these altercations end result will always be bet- road.” come down to a problem with ter than the alternative that The problem is that communication. As students leads to the burden of retali- FOR OPINIONS! it’s much easier said at a liberal arts college, a ation, resentment or a long- Contact Opinions Editors Jessie Owensby at jowensby0612@ than done. large portion of your studies lasting grudge. It’s never easy to requires critical thinking and lions.piedmont or Manyi Eno [email protected] Navigator Staff Editorial pinions Page 5 O April 1, 2014 April 1, 2014 The TOFU: Your Offi cial Source for Not-so-Real Campus News Question on Campus: What is your spirit animal and Professors to be auctioned for formal why?

By JORDYN PROPST a date to formal with one of 1, at 7 p.m. in the student cen- Teodrick Brewer Contributing Writer Piedmont’s fi nest professors. ter. Admission for those who Freshman criminal justice major The auction will benefi t a only wish to observe any cat- local charity to be chosen by fi ghts that break out will be $2 “A dolphin. They live in the ocean, Calling all ladies! Are you the professors. at the door. and they’re pretty.” still looking for your formal It is sure to be a great fund- So empty those piggy banks dream date? raiser for the charities chosen, and make your way over the Well Piedmont College is as females all over Piedmont’s student center April 1 to win giving you that opportunity campus rave about both of the that dream date! Happy bid- all while helping the commu- professors incredible sense of ding Piedmont! Chelsea Jenkins nity through a local charity. fashion. Senior secondary math education major Just like a scene out of “[Professor] Franklin looks a movie, English professor like he stepped straight out of “Penguins because they mate for life.” Timothy O’Keefe and history the J. Crew catalog,” said one professor Ryan Franklin are student, who repsonded ec- set to be auctioned off with statically to news of the event. the highest bidder winning The auction is set for April

Drew Long Sophomore business major Have you tried your best? “A giraffe because they can eat the leaves at the top of the tree.” By BOB CAREY my life?” When you can look in the Contributing Writer Some of you will be in the mirror and say, “I’m proud right place at the right time of me,” that is your most pre- and strike it big. cious possession. Here at Piedmont College, Some of you will set goals I know that only a small the student body is pretty and strive for them. percentage of the student Jessica Williams much aged 17 to 22. When unforeseen circum- body bothers to read this Here’s something that’s go- stances knock you down, you newspaper, but I want you few Freshman theatre major ing to happen to you: will have the gumption to get to do one thing. You will receive your up and keep on trying. After you fi nish reading “I think mine would have to be a lion. “sheepskin” and you’re off And some of you will just this, go look at yourself in the People have told me that I am a very into private life. “la-di-da.” It will be an awful mirror. See who you are. loyal friend.” Suddenly, you turn around feeling to look on your life and Then, get down on your and you’re 30 years old. Then, feel like you wasted it, or that knees, and make a solemn before you know it, you’re you didn’t keep on punching promise to yourself. 40, then 50, and if you didn’t when the chips were down. “I will strive to live a good, smoke, over-indulge in alco- I once asked a group of clean, wholesome life. I will holic beverages and drive fast teenagers what they thought put steel in my backbone and The real payoff for cars, you stand a chance of ar- their most valuable possession gumption in my gut to fi ght riving at retirement age. was in life. through life’s challenges and I You look back on your life. I got the standard answers: will never, ever, give up.” writing and think, “Just what did I do wealth, health, and success. Do this, and when you get Help a girl out with my life? What did I ac- No. your fi rst social security check I never knew any other way to complish? What did I contrib- The answer is: Your self- (if there still is one), you will write than to be honest. Tell- ute?” respect; when you can get up be able to say, “WOW, I did ing the truth is a big part of Sure, you raised a couple of in the morning and look in it!” why I love writing because I kids, but what did you do? the mirror and say “I’m proud feel it lets people know that I “Is there one thing I can of you. You gave it all you’ve am no better or different than point to as the ‘highlight’ of got.” them; I don’t want to hide any- thing from my readers. What is the point of telling a story if I add in a few lies to make it “whole?” It isn’t whole be- Sorry for my Jam cause it isn’t honest and if it By MANYI ENO isn’t honest, then it isn’t a sto- tration that the show needed had at Piedmont.” The art- Co-Opinions Editor ry worth reading. to be “clean” in nature. Hip- ists I booked even said that What we write is not always hop music is typically not it was “one of the best and Ever since I can remember, going to be class A material, free from vulgar language most well-planned concerts writing has been a way to ex- but it is a start. Writing gets and profanity, and the show they’ve ever been a part of,” press myself without having you somewhere, it moves you was no exception. There were and headlining act Scotty to speak out loud. It has been through life. I feel that every vulgar uses of language that ATL said that the “Piedmont an art that enables a person to idea and thought is worth were derogatory towards an College student body was a release compressed feelings writing about; nothing is not entire gender, and profanity- great crowd to perform for,” through pen and paper. worth writing about. laced lyrics and chants that and that he “hoped to return Beyond getting your feel- I had no idea that at 20 years involved the crowd. As some- again soon.” Social media ings out, writing is also an- of age I would consider being one who has been to many was buzzing with what a great other way to reach people a writer; the act just naturally By JAY EVANS hip-hop concerts, I knew that concert it was, whether it was further than your local cof- came to me, and over the years Contributing Writer no matter what the contracts from the students or the art- fee shop. Writing makes you I have continuously worked said, the artists would per- ists. As a 21-year-old college pay attention on my writing On March 19, an event oc- form their show as usual. It is senior who created the event to not only technique. curred on the Piedmont Col- for this language that I must from scratch, I am proud. the things “Being able to reach With writ- lege campus that set a prec- apologize. I sincerely hope Very, very proud. around you, ing, I feel it edent. For the fi rst time in that the performance did not In my four years at Pied- but also with- people and later be ap- can only get history, a hip-hop concert oc- offend anyone who was in at- mont, I have always heard the in yourself. better with curred on the campus of Pied- tendance. I also apologize di- constant complaints of stu- Being proached by someone practice, mont College. In addition, rectly to the Piedmont College dents “who have nothing to able to reach hundreds of this was the fi rst time that a administration that I worked do on this campus.” people, and about your work is not critiques and student-run event was fund- closely with, as the concert For one night, I made it later, be ap- red marks. ed by the college. I worked was not what they expected possible for a student body to proached only rewarding, but It should not very closely with Mrs. Nata- it to be. Did I intend for that let loose and have a good time. by someone feel like a job lie Crawford Piedmont about your also a reassurance that that you can- and Dr. Dale College is work is not not wait to Van Cantfort “I do not apologize for the event itself, progressing. only reward- your voice has been get done, but to make sure The student ing, but also it should feel that “Jam in body is dif- a reassurance heard by someone.” like a power the Sham” simply the content.” ferent than that your that you can- was a suc- that of even voice has not wait to cess. In my fi ve years been heard by someone. use and showcase to the world. eyes, it was nothing short of to happen? Absolutely not, ago. I brought 100 students Writing is not just some- I feel that if you are look- spectacular. I took a dream but I regret breaking the trust together, and they all left with thing you feel you should ing to be published in the next that I saw nearly four years of those who helped me so a smile on their face. I cre- complete; it is something that big magazine or by the big- ago and turned it into reality. much. I must apologize also ated an event from scratch, helps you fi nd things in your- gest book publishing compa- I booked four artists whom I to the Piedmont College Mass marketed the event, raised self you never expected. What ny in New York, then you are felt appealed to the Piedmont Communications Department the money to make it happen is the point of being a writer looking for the wrong payoff. College student body, and and my fellow capstone se- and turned a dream into real- if you are not allowing your- The real payoff is having the around 100 students came out niors for “embarrassing our ity. Instead of complaining self to open the doors in the courage to write and know- to the Arrendale Amphithe- program with such behavior.” about the lack of on-campus dark room of your mind that ing that your heart and spirit ater for the event. It was eas- However, I have no regrets entertainment, I took it upon possibly scares you to share for it in the beginning is why ily one of the greatest nights for bringing hip-hop music myself to do something about with others? you started to write in the fi rst of my life, and one of the best onto the campus of Pied- it. I do not apologize for the If helping someone else in place. concerts I’ve ever been to. mont College. In the hours event itself, simply the con- their life through your writ- Despite this, there are following the concert, nearly tent. I am very proud to be a ing is not enough to encour- some aspects of the event everyone who attended the Piedmont College Lion, and age someone to write, then I that I must apologize for. In concert described the event as a result of the event, hope- do not know what is. I have the contractual stage of the as “a success,” “a great night fully soon a Piedmont College always been told that I can event, I made agreements for all who attended,” and alumni. write and that my work is al- with the artists and adminis- “one of the best nights I’ve ways so honest. To be honest, Page 6

eatures April 1, 2014 F The Piedmont College Navigator PC students give the gift of life The American Red Cross blood drive returns to Piedmont

ucation major Brooke Mar- tin said, “I went in [and] they took my blood pressure and my pulse rate, then they pricked my finger to check my iron level. My iron came back normal for a woman but a lit- tle too low to give.” A few students had to be turned away despite the con- sistent need for donors. “They gave me informa- tion on foods to eat to raise my iron level, and I left,” said A Red Cross nurse checks on junior business major Brie Ballinger’s blood donation. Martin. An easy way to see whether or not a person is eligible to donate is to visit the American Red Cross website and read the eligibility requirements page. The website, which can be viewed by visiting redcross- blood.org, is valuable re- source that can help educate individuals who are thinking about donating blood. Eat a healthy meal before the donation and avoid fatty foods, such as hamburgers, fries or ice cream. Donors should let the per- son taking blood know if he Photos by SUMMER LEWIS or she has a preferred arm and Junior criminal justice major Joe Curatolo keeps his blood flowing by squeezing a sponge. Freshman engeineering major Andy Houghton takes a moment to snack and rest after his donation. show the attendant any good veins that have been used suc- By ALEXANDRA SMITH others to get involved. unteer blood donations. The donation in with their class or cessfully in the past to draw Sports Editor Junior business major Brie number one reason donors work schedule. blood. Ballinger said, “The people say they give blood is because The American Red Cross Do not do any heavy lifting On Tuesday, March 25, were very personable, but the they “want to help others.” supplies about 40 percent of or vigorous exercise for the Piedmont College hosted woman who drew my blood Two most common reasons the nation’s blood supply. rest of the day after the dona- a blood drive through the seemed a little nervous.” cited by people who don’t give It provides blood for pa- tion. American Red Cross. “She ended up having to re- blood are: “Never thought tients in approximately 2,700 If dizziness or lightheaded- March also happens to be stick me because she missed about it” and “I don’t like hospitals across the U.S. ness is experienced after a do- Red Cross month. my vein. That’s never hap- needles.” Eighty percent of the blood nation, stop the donor should The Red Cross is celebrat- pened to me before, and I According to the Red Cross donations given to the Red sit or lie down until it passes. ing and recognizing the every- ended up bruising pretty bad. website, every two seconds, Cross are collected at mobile If any other problems arise, day heroes in the community Other than that it was great,” someone needs a blood trans- blood drives set up at com- it is important to contact the through continued promotion she said. fusion, and each donation can munity organizations, compa- American Red Cross by using of local blood drives. Blood donation is an in- help save up to three lives. nies, high schools, colleges, the reference number received The Red Cross is also pub- tegral part of the health and Piedmont’s blood drive al- places of worship or military upon the day of the donation. lishing testimonials on their well being of the community. lowed students to register on- installations. website from people who The need is constant, and line for an appointment time. Junior early childhood ed- have donated to encourage there is no substitute for vol- This helped students fit the

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Calling all writers! at piedmontroar.com. ‘Learning to Walk in the Dark’ Piedmont professor to launch a new book at museum reception

bestselling author Barabra decided to investigate wheth- es others to try their hand at ter of Divinity from Yale Uni- Brown Taylor is launching er all of the things that I had writing. versity and has written and her newest book, “Learning been taught about darkness “Being a writer means writ- published 12 other books, in- to Walk in the Dark,” through were true.” ing every day, whether you feel cluding “New York Times” publisher HarperOne on April Taylor said she hopes that like it or not, whether anyone bestseller, “An Alter in the 8. readers will be encouraged to will ever see what you write or World.” To commemorate the pub- question what they’ve been not, whether the writing ever She is also known to estab- lication of Taylor’s thirteenth taught about darkness. goes anywhere or not, be- lish strong connections with book, Piedmont is holding “As frightening as dark- cause writing every day is how her students at Piedmont. a reception and reading on ness can sometimes be, it has you learn to make words your “I’ve taken two of her April 9 in the Mason-Scharf- beauty in it as well as danger, best friends,” said Taylor. classes and plan on taking a enstein Museum of Art from and mystery as well as shad- Taylor added that reading third, mostly because her in- 5 to 7 p.m. ows,” said Taylor. is just as important, that she’s sights on things are always Copies of “Learning to “Learning to Walk in the usually reading four books at helpful, and in general, she’s Walk in the Dark’ will be avail- Darkness” took Taylor a total once. just very easy and fun to talk able for purchase and signing of four years to write. During Her current reading list in- to,” said junior theatre major at the event. that time, she needed hours cludes: “A Guide for the Per- Jacob McKee. “The book is about re- upon hours of silence to get plexed” by Dara Horn, “A Students are encouraged to deeming darkness--the spiri- the creative juices flowing. New New Testament” by Hal attend the event, get to know Taylor’s thirteenth book will be available for tual kind as well as the physi- “I have a little 12 by 12 foot Taussig, “The Places That Taylor outside of the class- purchase at the musuem reception on April 9. cal and emotional kinds,” said writing cabin in the woods Scare You” by Pema Chodron, room environment and pick Taylor of her new publication. that does the trick. It has no and “French Women Don’t up a copy of her book for By VANESSA SMITH “When I started listening to plumbing or electricity, but Get Facelifts” by Mireille themselves. Contributing Writer how many people used the it has lots of windows and Guiliano. The book is also available word darkness in a negative all the silence a person could Taylor has earned a Bach- for preorder on many book Butman Professor of Reli- way without even thinking hope for” she said. elor of Arts in Religion from sites including Amazon and gion and “New York Times” about what they were saying, I Taylor actively encourag- Emory University, and a Mas- Barnes and Noble. eatures Page 7 F April 1, 2014 Making connections, getting the job PC’s American Marketing Association hosts its first annual job fair

Photos by SUMMER LEWIS Junior business major Danny Jazrawi listens intently to the keynote speaker in Stewart Auditorium alongside other students and faculty. FROM LEFT: Senior business majors Cameron Parsons and Brendan Lister have their resumes reviewed.

By HILLARY KELLEY Features Editor

Graduation is fast ap- proaching for many students, and the outlook on the job market make soon-to-be graduates nervous. Part of being able to con- quer the real world is to ob- tain the skills needed to net- work with various business and market oneself to poten- tial employers. One way to learn both skills is to attend a job fair, which is what Piedmont offered for the first time on March 24 in Camp Hall and the Stewart Auditorium. The event was organized by the American Marketing As- sociation (AMA) to give Pied- mont students from any class and major the opportunity to network with various busi- Caruso shares his expertise on the advantages of social media in marketing with students and faculty nesses. in attandace. The adviser of Piedmont’s AMA, Professor Stephen Carl- to come to the event, senior dia from Foe to Friend.” son, was responsible for brin- business major Katheryn He discussed the impor- ing in the businesses and was Knarr printed and distributed tance of online advertising, able to call on some of his own flyers on every door on - cam an area in which Caruso has contacts to provide a wide ar- pus. extensive experience. ray of companies attending. “It was a learning expe- He is also the former At- As a result, Community rience, and we just tried to lanta chapter president of the Bank and Trust, Enterprise, make it accessible to everyone AMA and has worked with Habersham County Schools, on campus,” said Knarr. many top-name companies. Initials Inc., Mansfield Oil, The behind-the-scenes ef- The success of the event Scovill and Suntrust set up forts of the AMA resulted in has prompted Piedmont’s tables to meet with students, an attendance level of 30-40 AMA to try to make the event answer their questions and re- students for job fair and work- an annual occurrence that stu- view their resumes. shop activities. dents can take advantage of. The event also allowed stu- A total of around 45 stu- The best part was meeting dents to participate in work- dents also filled the Stewart potential employers,” said se- shops that aimed to help them Auditorium to listen to the nior business major Quentin with interviews and provided guest speaker, Glen Caruso. Deaton. “They all gave great them with headshots to use on Caruso functioned as the advice [and] the guest speak- the business-to-business site keynote speaker for the job fair er was awesome.” LinkedIn. with a speech titled “Learn In order to attract students Strategies to Turn Social Me-

Cornelia City Park City Park Dr. Cornelia, GA 30531

By JESSIE OWENSBY Co-Opinions Editor The covered pavilion is great place to play with the great for a picnic, but is first dogs. Spring is here, and it’s come first serve and almost The park is also a fun way time to go outside and enjoy always reserved for a birthday to get some great exercise. the weather. If you’re run- party. The paved walking trail ning low on cash and you There are other tables spans the radius of the park. need something fun to do throughout the park to have a It has a couple of bridges, that’s local, check out Cor- perfectly nice picnic. some nice landscaping, a ton nelia City Park. However, there is not a of hills (some that are very It has everything you need clear walking path to them, steep), and it even provides to enjoy a day with friends and the park is very hilly, so puppy waste stations. for no charge at all. Photo cortsey of the CITY OF CORNELIA you may have to climb up or It allows for all types of With over 20 sprawl- The Cornelia City Park is a short, 8-minute drive from campus on Hwy. 441. down a steep hill to get to sports as well. ing acres, Cornelia City them. If you can provide your Park comes with two play- lia depot. the walking trail. If you’re on The park is very spread own equipment and talk some grounds, four tennis courts, If you want to go there, you the trail while a train comes out, and there can be a lot of friends into a game, you will two basketball courts, a soc- may want to drive from the through, it can be deafening. acreage to cover, but if you’re do well at the park. cer field, a baseball field, a park because there’s a very At times, the playground okay with a lot of walking and Next time you’re bored, covered pavilion, a paved steep hill between the two lo- can get pretty crowded. possibly some hiking, Corne- and you need to unwind off walking trail, a dog park and cations. It’s easy to walk down the lia City Park is a great place campus and outside, check a spray ground. However, it is great for hill to the other, less popular to go enjoy the day with your out the Cornelia City Park. The spray ground, al- those warm spring and sum- playground, but it’s less popu- closest pals. It’s an eight-minute drive though technically includ- mer days to help you cool off. lar because there’s not much The dog park is great to from campus, and all you ed, is just down the street Also, a train runs parallel to there and needs to be updat- take a pet for fresh air, and if need is some friends and the from the park at the Corne- the park, and it’s very close to ed. you don’t have one, it’s still a gas to get there. Arts Page 8 ntertainment April 1, 2014 &E The Piedmont College Navigator Creating a capstone Three seniors put their hearts into their art capstones By MEGAN STUDDARD the most workload, a lot of tography majors are gradu- Editor-In-Chief crying and Journey,” she said. ating this semester, she and When asked what students Mitchell had to step up when could expect from her show, it came to creating the promo- The lights of the Smith- Lee said, “naked people.” tional materials for the shows. Williams Art Studio building Mitchell, who transferred Eavenson said it has been illuminate the night as a trio in last year, said he didn’t have hard spending all of the hours of art students makes fi nish- many ideas for his capstone in the studio while keeping ing touches to their senior until this year. He primarily up with other classwork, but capstone projects. works in 3D media, and will enjoys getting to dive into her Senior art majors Laura be showcasing sculptures he’s own ideas. Eavenson, Brandi Lee and created from cardboard and The three agreed that the Andrew Mitchell will soon other materials. creative freedom capstone al- have their own shows featur- “I don’t think I’ve done a lows is a good thing. ing art they have been prepar- lot of crying yet,” he laughed. “It’s not just another as- ing for more than a year. “The best part has been using signment, it’s your work,” In order to graduate, each capstone as an excuse to act Eavenson said. “That’s scary art major must pass the se- crazy.” and fun all at the same time.” nior capstone course, culmi- Eavenson said her show Lee’s show, “Abandon All nating in his or her own art will feature six large abstract Hope, Ye Who Enter Here,” show. The students are also paintings and a wall collage. runs Apr. 14-18, with a recep- required to prepare a defense “I want [people who come tion Apr. 17. of their work in front of the to my show] to get that art is Mitchell’s show runs Apr. art faculty, in addition to pre- cool,” said Eavenson. 21-25 with a reception on Apr. paring professional materials Lee said the hardest part of 24. for their shows and for after capstone has been “not know- Eavenson’s reception for graduation. ing the little details they don’t “This Dividing and Indiffer- Lee said she has been tell you about – the business ent Blue,” is Thursday, April working on her capstone, cards, the postcards, vinyls, 29, and her show runs Apr. 28- which will include multiple binders, CVs, resumés, com- May 1. paintings depicting levels of ing up with a name.” All receptions will be held “Dante’s Inferno,” since last Lee said that since there at 6 p.m. in the Mason-Scharf- summer. “This semester has are no graphic design or pho- ienstein Museum of Art. Laura Eavenson works on a painting for her capstone. Photo by MEGAN STUDDARD

LEFT: Andrew Mitchell creates sculptures out of cardboard in the Smith-Williams Art Studio. RIGHT: Brandi Lee works on the fi ne details of her “Inferno”-themed art. Photos by MEGAN STUDDARD Meet Kim Wheetley A Q&A with the director of Piedmontʼs production of “Little Shop Of Horrors”

By NJOKI COLEMAN How did you get started theatre for 10 years and an ex- This concept merges aspects Contributing Writer in theatre? ecutive director for 25 years. of theatre and fi lm. Wheetley: I got started in How long have you been After this production clos- The Piedmont College theatre in high school. The involved in theatre? es, what is your next step or Department of Theatre pro- high school I attended didn’t Wheetley: I have recently future plans? duces four productions in its have a drama or theatre class- retired in January after spend- Wheetley: I am going to mainstage season. The de- es, but they had speech class- ing 45 years in the fi eld. Bali. I plan on taking visual partment has three directorial es. I took speech classes, and What drew you to this art lessons and seeing some professors, one for each pro- my teachers inspired me to project? type of performances. duction, leaving room for a teach. Wheetley: Kathy Blandin, “Little Shop Of Horrors” guest director. What is your past theatre an assistant professor at Pied- opens in less than two weeks. The fourth and fi nal show experience? mont College and I worked to- To start this production on a of this season is the musical Wheetley: I studied the- gether in Chattanooga. We ran high note, on Apr. 10 there will “Little Shop of Horrors” with atre education at the Univer- into each other at the South- be an opening night launch guest director Kim Wheetley. sity of Texas in Austin. I went eastern Theatre Conference event. This week, The Navigator got to graduate school in Berlin and she told me the Piedmont The event will start at 6:30 the chance for a Q&A session where I studied European College Theatre Department p.m. and wrap up at 7:15 p.m. with Wheetley. theatre. I worked in Santa of Theatre was looking for a before the performance that Photo courtesy of UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Where are you from? Monica, Calif. for a profes- director for the “Little Shop evening at 7:30 p.m. The Kim Wheetley is the guest director Wheetley: I am from White sional theatre company. I went Of Horrors” production. Di- event will take place in the for “Little Shop Of Horrors.” Deer, Tx. to Thailand and taught at an recting is my passion, and it’s Swanson Center in the lobby Have you always wanted international school. I worked something I have missed. outside of the Blackbox The- and family to see one of the to be involved in theatre? at the University of Tennes- What is your concept for atre and light beverages and remaining performances. Wheetley: I actually see Chattanooga and created “Little Shop Of Horrors?” refreshments will be provided. The show runs Apr. 10-12 at planned on being an archi- the Southeastern Education Wheetley: When I fi rst The purpose of the event 7:30 p.m. and Apr. 13 at 2:00 tect. I enjoyed building and in the Arts outreach program, saw the Blackbox Theater is to kickstart the four perfor- p.m. To reserve tickets, call drawing plans. I later took a where it trained teachers how ,it looked like a soundstage mances of the production and the Piedmont College Depart- mechanical drafting class and to teach, art, music, theatre, to me. I thought of creating to bring about excitement, so ment of Theatre Box Offi ce at hated it. and dance. I was a director of homage to the original fi lm. attendees can tell their friends 706-778-8500 ext. 1355. This day in pop culture history... On this day in 1984, Lady Antebellumʼs singer Hillary Scott was born. Page 8 Page 9 A&FineE Arts College ExperienceApril 1, 2014 ALT ROCK BEAT: Who do you think In the ʻBlinkʼ of an eye you are? Blink-182 carries on through 22 years of troubles and changes The ʻDivergentʼ movie stays true to its source In 2005, at what has been “Adam’s Song,” from the By CATHERINE MOORE shun ignorance. The faction By ASHLEY BANKS called Abnegation hold the Copyeditor considered the height of the 1999 album “Enema of the Contributing Writer band’s popularity, it was an- State,” was inspired by a selfl essness and kindness of One band that has stood nounced by Geffen records young boy’s suicide note. From the moment “Diver- themselves above vain objects the test of time is Blink-182. that Blink-182 was going on Some have noted this song gent” by Veronica Roth hit the like mirrors and the selfi sh- Formed in 1992 in San Diego, an “indefi nite hiatus.” as the band’s transition into shelves at your local Barnes ness of others. Calif., the band originally Barker’s plane crash in Sept. more serious tones. and Noble, it was a hit. Dauntless, the fearless and consisted of Tom Delonge on 2008 reunited the band, and Another song, “Stay To- The dystopian novel is set brave faction, hates cowards. vocals and guitar, Mark Hop- at the 2009 Grammy Awards, gether For The Kids,” from some time in the future, af- And fi nally, the Amity, who pus on vocals and bass and they publicly announced their 2001’s “Take Off Your Pants ter the fall of society. It asks are a peace loving people, Scott Raynor on drums. reunion. And Jacket,” touches on the readers “what would happen hate violence. The trio started out per- In 2011, the band released subject of divorce. to society’s morals after the Each faction name is an ac- forming in the San Diego their sixth full-length album, Those are just two exam- collapse of government as we tual word in the English lan- suburbs, breaking into the “Neighborhoods,” and head- ples of countless songs that know it today?” guage; their meaning exactly emerging pop-punk genre of lined the tenth annual Hon- pack an emotional punch. The trilogy has received fi ts the description of the fac- alternative rock. da Civic Tour along with My According to “Kerrang!” tons of attention from fans of tion itself. The band has survived line- Chemical Romance. magazine, the band is cur- The Hunger Games trilogy On March 21, many fans, up changes, side projects and Most people probably asso- rently working on their sev- and fans of the dystopian idea including myself, waited with an “indefi nite” hiatus, and is ciate the band with what could enth album. alike. baited breath and books in still going strong over 20 years most politely be described as Twenty-two years after As soon as Summit Enter- hand for what we feared would later. “offensive” humor. their formation, Blink-182 tainment announced a movie be a horrible disaster. In 1998, Travis Barker re- Although the band does en- continues to be making music adaptation, the fans were split What actually transpired, placed Raynor on drums, and joy some foul language and and touring the world. in half regarding the quality though, sent a magnifi cent in 2001, Delonge and Barker what some could consider They have overcome per- of the movie. shockwave through us all. formed a band called Box Car questionable jokes, they also sonal struggles, lineup chang- Some brought up Summit’s The movie “Divergent” is as Racer as an outlet for Delonge have a resume full of songs es, life-altering accidents, and horrible failure, disregarding close as it can get to being to explore material that he felt that touch on deep, meaning- continue to inspire countless the box offi ce numbers and ‘word-for-word’ with the book unsuited for Blink. ful subjects. fans. solely looking at the accuracy with the budget the produc- of the books, of the Twilight tion had. franchise, while others praised The movie captured the Summit for its work with characters completely and “The Perks of Being a Wall- thoroughly, quirks and all, fl ower.” and the actors portrayed their “Divergent” follows the characters marvelously. main heroine, Beatrice Prior, I have not yet met a fan who through her ‘choosing cer- was not utterly pleased with emony,’ where she pick the the outcome of the movie ad- ‘faction’ she will reside in for aptation. the rest of her life. This being said, I give “Di- Each faction stands for a vergent” a 10/10 stars for act- different moral code and con- ing, accuracy to the book and duct. The Candor hate lies, overall marketing to those and only speak the truth. The who have not yet read the Erudite value knowledge and book.

Blink-182 was the forefront of the pop-punk trend in the early 2000s and are still Photo courtesy of DEWIL Shailene Woodley stars in “Divergent” as Photo courtesy of DIVERGENT LEXICON going strong with the announcement of a seventh album on the way. protagonist Beatrice Prior.

Do you love movies? Piedmont’s Film Club wants you! Next meeting: April 2 in Jenkins Auditorium Theme of the night: Short Films

The quest for cool “The Stick Of Truth” brings the humor of “South Park” to the gaming world By JERRY FLOYD of “South Park,” it is not all Contributing Writer toilet humor. There are several pokes at “South Park” has been on the video games themselves the air for 17 years and con- that include making fun of tinues to be one of the funni- audio logs, quest structure, est television shows out there. and the combat style the game That being said, there has utilizes. never been a “South Park” These jokes are smart video game released that did and acknowledge the trends not feel like a cash-in on the games have been using on a property name. regular basis. With “The Stick Of Truth,” The game, while short for the show has burst onto the an RPG, can last between 10- gaming scene with its signa- 12 hours. This actually helps ture humor intact. the pacing as gags don’t wear This is due to the creators out their welcome and be- of “South Park,” Trey Parker come stale. and Matt Stone, being heav- Players also go into many ily involved in the production different and unique areas of the game. This results in a that will probably never be very enjoyable and distinctive Players encounter their favorite “South Park” characters on their mission to make friends in Photo courtesy of GAMESKINNY seen in another video game. RPG. “The Stick Of Truth.” The only technical issue The plot is fairly straight- series by the end of the game. like old style RPGs. The new Weapons include bats, golf I found was the game some- forward. You play the new kid The references to the show kid has several types of at- clubs, suction-cup arrowsand times slows down when mov- in town and, on orders from are everywhere in this game, tacks than can be improved dodge balls. ing into another area, but this your parents to make friends, as well as the series’ some- with well-timed button press- The light-hearted nature of never caused any problems joins the kids of South Park times questionable humor. es, and the humor transcends the game is a welcome change gameplay wise. in an epic role playing game All of the jokes and refer- into the battles themselves. to the usual darkness of the This game is one of the best where humans are at war with ences wouldn’t stack up to There are 4 classes to genre as of late. Leveling up adaptations of a license and elves. anything if the gameplay choose from, but they all play is a traditional XP system, is one of the funniest games From the beginning, you wasn’t up to par, but “The relatively the same besides the and there are also perma- ever. The humor is great, the run into favorite characters Stick Of Truth” manages to special abilities that are con- nent upgrades you can unlock story and gameplay is solid, such as Butters, Cartman, and be a fun game to play as well. nected to each class. based on how many Facebook and the pacing is pretty quick. On this day in 1984, Lady Antebellumʼs singer Hillary Scott was born. Kenny and will eventually see The battles take place in Attacks also have a charm- friends you get in the game. Also, and most importantly, every notable character in the turned-base scenarios much ing child-like vibe to them. While the comedy is typical it feels like “South Park.” Page 10

ports April 1, 2014 S The Piedmont College Navigator Men’s Lacrosse falls to Centre College

By JANIE HARRIS Head coach Peter Mander- started. Staff Writer ano stated that Centre went “It was a hard fought game to the NCAA tournament last for three quarters, and we year and did not lose a single kind of let it get away from On Tuesday night, the player from the previous year. us in the fourth,” said Man- shuffle of tired feet echoed He also said that Centre’s derano. from the Walker Athletic goalie and offense were very Scoring three goals within Complex into the Johnny efficient, and it was hard to the first five minutes, Centre Mize Athletic Center as the compete against that. dominated the field during defeated Piedmont men’s la- “They’re very experienced. the fourth quarter. They con- crosse team made its way into They’re well coached,” said tinued command of the field the locker room after a 15-6 Manderano. with three more goals, no goal loss to the Centre College As halftime ended, snow being more than three min- Colonels. began falling onto the already utes apart. “The team worked hard, shivering crowd and the play- But the Piedmont was re- and that is really all we can ers of both teams, but this silient, scoring one more time ask for,” said sophomore at- didn’t affect the players ac- before the game ended. tackman Taylor Carter. cording to Manderano. “We had our opportunities, In the first quarter, Centre “Being from New Hamp- and we capitalized on some of started off with two scores shire, it’s definitely not com- them,” said Manderano. over Piedmont, but early in pletely out of the ordinary. It Piedmont goalie Dale Mor- the second quarter, Piedmont was definitely a new experi- ley had a total of 12 saves and gained a point, fighting to ence for down here though,” allowed 15 goals. keep up with the Colonels. said Carter. Those who scored for Pied- Centre soon answered Centre started off the third mont include Nick Green Piedmont’s goal with five quarter, scoring within the with assists from Sumner more in the second half. Pied- first five minutes. They fol- Gantz and Holin Axley, Steve mont, attempting to catch lowed up their own scoring Blanchard with an assist from up, scored twice within the with another goal less than Green, Carter , and Axley. last four minutes of the sec- five minutes later. The Lions Piedmont won 11 face-offs, ond quarter. The scoreboard kept up with the Colonels had 18 turnovers and eight showed 7-3 at halftime while during this quarter, scoring penalties. the players huddled with their two goals as well within the Piedmont men’s lacrosse respective team to rally for last six minutes. is currently 5-6 overall with the second half of the game. Then the fourth quarter three games remaining in the season. The Piedmont men’s la- crosse team’s next game is on If you are interested in writing Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11 for the Sports Section, contact the a.m. against Ferrum College Sophomore goalie Dale Morely tracks an attack to defend the goal. Photo by SUMMER LEWIS at Walker Athletic Complex. Sports Editor, Alexandra Smith, at [email protected] Lions pay it forward PAT’S PERSPECTIVE: D-what? By JESSIE OWENSBY community that have given to me. I most certainly Leading Lion Co-Opinions Editor disabilities. would do it again because it Players lended a hand on will always bring joy to my Women’s Golf the field to help handicapped heart to see the smile on those On Saturday, March 22, children in the community kids’ faces.” They helped with players from Piedmont’s grasp the concepts of baseball, batting, running the bases, baseball team took time out and learn the fundamentals coaching, and catching the Cortney Boggs of their day to help the local of the game. They also stood ball. community. Although the in line to give high fives, Chad Hoose is the parent Junior nursing major Lions played the number one took pictures and signed of Challenger player Katelyn, seed in their bracket that day, autographs with the young who has hydrocephalus, High School: Madison they took a couple of hours out players. Senior pitcher Matt cerebral palsy and epilepsy. County High School of their pre-game day routines Lisk said, “I really enjoyed He said “The players were to join the Habersham helping out and donating my so nice to my Kate and so Hometown: Colbert, Ga. County Challenger team. time. I wouldn’t have missed helpful. I thought it was great The challenger team consists out on this opportunity that they took time out of Experience: I have been of children of varying ages because I was always taught their day, even when they had playing since I was a fresh- throughout the Habersham to give back what has been a game, to come and help us man in high school. out!” Coach Peeples said he What is your greatest heard about the game through personal achievement? his neighbor and a couple of My greatest personal achievement is shooting a 73 Piedmont alumni. Peeples my senior year to win the region tournament and said, “Our guys appreciate holding the region record. when the local kids come to our games, and we wanted to What are your pregame rituals? help out in the community.” My routine starts with warming up on the range then On Sunday, March 23, the heading to the putting green. Music helps me focus baseball team volunteered on the upcoming round. Then the team gathers for at a free clinic. The clinic our pre-round talk and a prayer before our tee times. was open to the Habersham County Little League, and the Why did you choose PC? Li