Ribbon-Cutting for Cartersville STEAM Building Set for Oct. 16 Page 2

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Ribbon-cutting for Cartersville STEAM building set for Oct. 16 page 2

Photo by Sarah Belcher A Cartersville campus student looks out the second story window of the new STEAM building.

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Georgia Highlands College - Rome, Georgia Page 2, SMP, Oct. 2, 2018 News A glimpse into STEAM: More class space to come to C’ville By Kara Ledbetter rooms. Some GHC employees the five new labs and new sci- Staff Writer will be moving offices into the ence equipment, we will now new building. be able to expand biology and The grand opening for the The president of Georgia chemistry course offerings.” new academic building at the Highlands, Donald Green, Just as with science, the Cartersville campus will be said, “The new building is art department will be improv- held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from incredible.” Decorated with ing as well. 4-6 p.m. GHC’s colors, orange and blue, Russell Cook, assistant Anyone who would like this new building has modern professor of art, said he is look- to attend can RSVP by visit- design elements such as floor ing forward to teaching in the ing ribboncutting.highlands. to ceiling windows and glass “double-sized art lab with a edu. This opening will include walls. It will even include “two big empty space and nice light- a brief ceremony on the lawn murals dedicated to science, ing.” and an official ribbon-cutting. math and technology,” Green Only some classes will be After the ribbon-cutting, said. moved over this semester, but the building will be open for Before the new building, a full slate of classes is planned tours. science students have had a for spring 2019. Nicknamed the “STEAM hard time completing their Leslie Johnson, Carters- building,” this 52,000-square pathway due to lack of science ville campus dean, said, “By Photo by Sarah Belcher foot, 22.5-million dollar build- labs (including fume hoods moving over a sample of class- New science labs are featured in the new STEAM building will include the following: and safety features). es this semester, it enables us ing. These labs will make more class space available on science, technology, engineer- Excited about the enhance- to have a trial run in the new the Cartersville campus. ing, art and math classes. ments for the science depart- building in order to work out The building contains new ment, Sarah Tesar, the inter- technology or other facility is- state legislators, members of leaders and educators across science labs, an art studio, im dean of natural science and sues.” the University System of Geor- the state for their assistance computer labs and lecture physical education, said, “With Green and Johnson thank gia, alumni, local community with the new building. Wireless upgrade improves speed, connectivity By Nick Whitmire of access point throughout cused on the core switch, the With these new upgrades Working at IT and keeping Managing Editor, Online GHC.” latest upgrades were focused to the access points, students up with the latest technology The decision to upgrade the on the access points. These up- will have a faster speed on is a difficult job, according to This year, students should access points came to be when grades went live on the week- their devices, with one connec- Pelfrey and Latrello. Pelfrey have a better connection to students and faculty started to end before the start of this se- tion moving at the speed of 1.3 said, “You can’t keep up, you their campus Wi-Fi, since the complain that they could not mester. gigabits, which is three times just have to pick a point and IT department has upgraded connect to the internet. The latest wireless net- faster than before. go from there.” the access points on each cam- First, the core switch was working standard that will While the internet has Pelfrey further elaborated, pus. slow, and then the access provide the fastest internet been moving much faster than “There is no done. The cycle The access points are what points were slow. After that, speed is called IEEE 802.11 ac before, some students have will continue as we will have allow devices to connect to the the IT department made fund- wave 2. IEEE is the Institute found that when they first to do this again, but my hope internet, by turning a wired ing requests to Jeff Davis, the of Electrical and Electronics walk on campus, they have to is to give the students a much connection into a wireless vice president of finance and Engineers that provides the connect all their devices to the easier connection that is reli- connection. They can be seen administration, since install- standard and serves as a guide internet by hand every time. able and faster and does not throughout each campus on ing upgrades to the wireless on emerging technology. This is because of a time-out let technology get in the way the walls of the classrooms, system takes a lot of time and If students and staff want value, which is the amount of classes.” Pelfrey, Latrello except on the Floyd campus, money. Plus, it was around the fastest connection to the of time the device is trusted and their team plan to keep where they can be seen on the time to upgrade, according to Wi-Fi on each campus, they when it is connected to the in- the system updated every six ceiling of the classrooms. They Latrello. must have a device that sup- ternet. years to get the most out of look like white squares with a Last year, GHC upgraded ports 802.11 ac wave 2, which According to Chris Pelfrey, their investment. blue light, indicating that they its wireless system in order include products from Apple, the director of information se- They also want to thank are connected to the internet. to bring faculty and students Samsung, LG and Nokia. curity and network services the students, faculty and staff Rob Latrello, the chief tech- a reliable connection to the Other devices that do not use of the IT department at GHC, for all the feedback, and they nology officer of the IT depart- internet to help them get 802.11 ac wave 2 can still con- “This was not a planned thing, encourage everyone to reach ment at GHC, said, “We have through their jobs and classes. nect to the internet. However, but it can be fixed if it gets to out if there are any problems more than tripled the amount While the new upgrade fo- the speed will be slower. be too much of a problem.” with the campus internet. News Oct. 2, 2018, SMP, Page 3 Raj Shashti explains business in Asia

By Nick Whitmire tural aspects and core val- Managing Ed., Online ues. He showed how America is more about making deals, Students learned about do- maximizing profits, making ing business in Asia and India changes fast and being more at a consortium in the Lakev- frank and candid. In Asia, iew Building on Sept. 12. Raj business is more about build- Shashti, a Fullbright Scholar, ing relationships, establishing was the speaker. long-term foundations, mak- A consortium is an event ing moves when ready, and be- where a group of schools get ing more indirect while doing together and work on a common task. The purpose of the business. consortium was to open stu- Shashti even showed how dents up to doing business in the cultures of both Asia and foreign countries, particularly India are growing. He said in the growing economies of that the number of people that Asia and India. own iPhones is greater in In- While consortiums have dia than in the United States. been done for faculty in the He also said that Mandarin past, this consortium was done Chinese is the most spoken specifically with students in language in the world, not mind. English. All students were wel- According to Shashti, “Who comed at the event, regardless you know is more important of their major. than what you know in Asia, According to Bronson which is the opposite in the Long, associate professor of Photo by Nick Whitmire United States.” Shashti said, history and director of global Raj Shashti speaks on how business in Asia is done in the Lakeview Auditorium on the Floyd campus. Shashti has served as an international education consultant to such “The business card is like an initiatives, “No matter who schools as the University of Tennessee and the University of Alaska at Fairbanks. extension of your heart in Ja- you are, whether you become a pan.” teacher, a nurse or a police of- have been moving to China Nine University and College has received numerous Full- ficer, you will have to deal with and India from the United International Studies Consor- bright scholarships, which al- Shashti left students Asia or India at some point in States. Denie Burks, assistant tium of Georgia, came to Amer- low people to study and teach with one last piece of advice, your life.” professor of business, said, ica from India in the 1960s. overseas. “American students need to Long also mentioned that “Asia builds relationships He got both his bachelor’s and At the consortium, Shashti think about getting A’s or B’s the event was good for people first, whereas America is the master’s degrees in geogra- talked about the major dif- and not C’s in order to gradu- looking to get into manage- opposite when it comes to busi- phy and went on to teach the ferences in business between ate, all while having a fire in ment roles as well. ness.” subject. Now he is devoted to America, Asia and India your belly and by working More and more businesses Shashti, the director of the international education and through their economies, cul- hard.” Student Life picks wellness as its 2018-2019 theme By Catie Sullivan plans on helping students be ness world. Editor-in-Chief physically, emotionally, finan- Everything from etiquette cially, socially and academi- to how to maintain personal Every year Student Life cally successful. finances will be taught at stu- picks a theme for the academic Student Life is going to dent life events. school year activities. continue the #Adulting pro- Student Life Director John This year’s logo This year the theme is gram that they implemented Spranza said, “All of our activi- for Student Life “wellness.” last year. ties will touch on one or more This 2018-2019 school The #Adulting program of the areas of wellness.” year theme aims at helping consists of events in which Campuses’ student life students with the idea of well- professionals aid the students calendars will list events com- ness. in the context of banking and ing to each campus during the This year’s common theme living in the professional busi- year. Page 4, SMP, Oct. 2, 2018 News Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica visits Floyd

By Catie Sullivan ing to see students awe er Phil Burkhalter of Bur- Editor-in-Chief struck and interested in the khalter Builders, who is also replica.” an Exchange Club member, On Sept. 11 and 12 the The Tomb of the Un- constructed the tomb and Students Veterans Club in- known Soldier in Wash- Chuck Shmult, a Vietnam vited the Exchange Club of ington D.C.’s Arlington Veteran, did all the replica’s Rome to display their replica Cemetery stands as a monu- artwork. The tomb looks to of the Tomb of the Unknown ment to acknowledge all be made out of marble; how- Soldier. The replica was fea- United States military ser- ever, the marble look was tured in the Lakeview build- vice members who died and painted on by Shmult to ing art gallery from 8 a.m. to whose remains were never replicate the look of the real 5 p.m. on both days. identified. tomb in D.C. The Tomb of the Un- The Rome Exchange Everything in the club’s known Soldier replica ex- Club’s replica of this monu- Tomb of the Unknown Sol- hibit was open to the public. ment has traveled all over ider replica is one half the Local veterans and guest the country. It has been to size of the real monument. speakers from the Exchange places such as Nevada, Flor- Everything about the tomb, Club came to speak to stu- ida, Texas and Alabama. from the lettering to the dents and community mem- Jim Belzer, Rome Ex- wreaths, depict the way the bers wishing to view and change Club member, said, monument looks in Arling- learn more about the monu- “We want people to know ton Cemetery on a smaller ment. about those who sacrifice scale. According to Michael their lives. These people Student Life Director Peters, the Student Veter- here gave up everything, John Spranza said, “It is im- ans Association president, even their identities.” portant that students have Photo by Catie Sullivan “Classmates of mine did not The replica was con- the ability to see something know what the tomb was structed entirely in Rome, like that because not many A replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was about, and it was interest- Georgia. Construction work- are able to visit D.C.” featured at the Lakeview Building art gallery. Highlands Happenings professional adviser con- climbed by three percent. welcome to attend. QEP is hap- cerning their pathway and In order to offset the Ali Robinson, admis- Voter registra- pening now course options. Third, dur- higher numbers of stu- sions counselor at GHC, ing their second semester, dents per class GHC part- said: “Preview day is a great tion ends Oct. 9 students are assigned a nered with eCore in order By Danielle Griesemer time to not only learn about faculty adviser within their to provide additional on- By Catie Sullivan Advertising Manager the admissions process and pathway to discuss careers line courses that go beyond financial aid process but to Editor-in-Chief A pilot group of 59 first- and further courses. Quest what GHC plans to offer ev- engage with the faculty and time, general studies stu- for Success does not affect ery year. staff to see if GHC is the The deadline to register advising for returning students from the Cartersville right fit for the student.” to vote in the Georgia Gen- dents. campus are being used to Preview Day is Every academic depart- eral Election is Oct. 9. Stu- test the college’s Quality ment will be represented, dents can register to vote at Enhancement Plan (QEP). Enrollment coming soon giving future students a registration offices or online GHC Quality Enhance- chance to explore their dif- By Olivia Fortner on the Georgia Secretary of ment Plan (QEP) will begin has increased ferent interests. Asst. Online Editor full roll-out in spring 2019. Also, there will be a stu- State website. By Andrew McLeod GHC’s QEP is titled Quest dent panel to answer all of The November general for Success and focuses pri- Staff Writer GHC will be hosting a the questions future stu- elections will include na- marily on reevaluating the Preview Day event on Oct. dents may have. tional, state and local office way GHC does advising. Last year enrollment at 4, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the GHC Preview Days will positions. The changes to the ad- GHC across all campuses Floyd Campus. The event be held at these other GHC vising process are a series was 6,013; this year enroll- will be held in the Lakeview A significant race in of three steps each student ment is up to 6,195, accord- Building and on the lawn campuses from 5-7 p.m.: Georgia will be for governor must follow through the ing to GHC Vice President outside the building. Oct. 11 at Paulding, Oct. 16 between Stacy Abrams and at Cartersville and at Doug- first year at GHC. First, of Student Affairs Todd In addition to the Pre- Brian Kemp. Jones. view Day events, the college lasville on Nov. 8. within the first six weeks Early voting is open Oct. of the semester, groups will This is a rise of three will host a community Fall There will be a Preview 15- Nov. 5 and requests for meet with a professional percent, which is what the Festival. Day 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. adviser concerning cam- college strives for annu- There will be food 23 at Marietta. absentee ballots deadline is pus resources. Second, new ally. Each year for the past trucks, inflatables, games Nov. 2. General election day students will meet with a seven years enrollment has and activities. Everyone is is Nov. 6. News Oct. 2, 2018, SMP, Page 5 New building renova- Marietta lacks adequate campus parking tions are coming to the By T.J. Parker Staff Writer

Paulding campus KSU and GHC Marietta partment in the Winn Build- are aware of how crowded By Hannah Vande Zande ing, and a new gym iwill be the parking spots are get- Staff Writer next door. Student will be ting and are trying to find able to take P.E. there in- the best solutions to the The Board of Regents stead of having to go to other problem. has donated 4.1 million dol- campuses for P.E. courses. With both GHC and lars to renovate the Winn Multiple exterior renova- KSU gaining students rap- Building at the Paulding tions are currently under idly each semester, parking campus. Construction began construction. spaces are becoming limited. last spring, and the building One of the solutions for is expected to be ready by “We are going to more student parking is for fall of 2019. students to park at White Due to the smaller size be offering chemis- Water and catch the B.O.B of the Paulding campus, not try. That will be very bus to campus, with no extra all classes are offered. This nice since we don’t charge to the students. means that many students have a chemistry lab Lessie Sheldon, a stu- must travel to the Cart- dent at KSU said, “Desig- Photo by T.J. Parker ersville, Floyd or Marietta here at Paulding.” nating parking spots closer campuses to achieve their to where people need them Students get off the bus at the GHC Marietta campus. degree. -Joy Hambrick would be helpful.” Marietta campus GHC needed anymore. Paulding campus stu- Paulding Site The buses sometimes get student, Purity Kariuki Also there will be more dents have much to look for- stuck in traffic and students Director said, “It’s ok, apart from the spaces available for GHC ward to as more classes will end up late to class. time they made me park at students and KSU students be offered once the Winn However, some teachers White Water.” during the spring as the Building opens. do not find being late due to Ken Reaves, the GHC number of students decreas- The Winn Building was Right now, students can the bus as an excuse. dean on the Marietta cam- es in the spring semester. donated to GHC by Pauld- visibly see workers building Another KSU student, pus, said that the Board of Reaves said, “Parking ing County in 2010. Since a new sidewalk. “The county Lebeth Hunter said, “The Regents has given the col- issues are typical for most the time of the donation, the is putting in a new staircase bus was stuck in traffic, and lege money to add additional big colleges, and students at Paulding campus has grown, which will be much safer for my teacher wouldn’t let me parking spaces on campus Georgia State also have to and with that growth comes students,” Hambrick went come to class because I was and that by next fall White park far and take a bus to expansion. on to say. late.” Water parking will not be get to class.” “We are going to be of- “I am excited for the new fering chemistry. That will building. Students won’t be very nice since we don’t have to drive as far and have a chemistry lab here will be able to save money at Paulding,” said Paulding on gas by staying closer to Site Director Joy Hambrick. home,” said sophomore Ja- They will have a health de- mie Chavez.

Photo by Michelle Hardin

The Winn Building at the Paulding campus will re- ceive new renovations that will be completed by the fall of 2019. Page 6, SMP, Oct. 2, 2018 Features GHC students visit China By Olivia Fortner Chinese culture. Where the abroad, shared, “We had one Sugar Skulls Asst. Online Editor United States is very indi- student, really sweet Afri- vidualistic, business in Chi- can American girl— Diane This summer, a group of na is more of a groupthink. Feign, with dreadlocks, and GHC students left American Relationships and trust are the Chinese people thought soil behind and journeyed to important when doing busi- she was fascinating. They China. ness there. constantly wanted to get The trip started with a The students and staff their picture taken with her. visit to the political heart of exchanged gifts with the I think they thought she was China, its capital, Beijing. people they would be work- a star.” They toured the Forbidden ing with when they met This expanded the mind- Palace, which was the tradi- because that is custom- set of the Chinese people tional home of the Emperor. ary in the Chinese culture. towards Americans. Ameri- The students experienced Jason Parker, one of the can culture has influenced the crowded areas of China study abroad students, said China in many ways. Pop when they visited Tianan- one of the most interesting culture, NBA and fast foods men Square, the largest things he learned while vis- such as McDonald’s and square in the world. iting Microsoft was the holo- Kentucky Fried Chicken are Chinese history was gram technology. a few things that Long no- made real when they saw With a digital headset, ticed. the Great Wall of China and the students could look in- This trip made China Photo by Catie Sullivan the Terracotta Warriors in side a holographic display more concrete and real the city of Xi’an. They were of a beating heart. As this for the students. It helped From left: GHC students Stephanie Jordán-Cain able to sit in on a lecture at technology advances, doc- them get out of their com- and Angelina Mendez paint sugar skulls at the a university in Beijing. tors and surgeons will be fort zones and taught them Student Center on the Floyd campus as part of the The students and staff able to practice their opera- many important factors in Hispanic Heritage Month. learned about the different tions using holograms, and doing business with foreign regional foods of China, and engineers will be able to dis- countries. everyone walked away with play a finished product with In an upcoming study the seemingly small but im- holograms before they begin abroad trip, GHC students portant knowledge of how to working on their product. will be traveling to Panama. eat with chopsticks. The students were not This will be an opportunity Not only did they learn the only people learning on for students to immerse about the history and cul- this trip. The Chinese peo- themselves into a Spanish- tural lifestyle in China, the ple were impacted by GHC’s speaking nation and under- students also learned about presence as well. Bron- stand the business aspects many business aspects of son Long, director of study of the Panama Canal.

Photo by Catie Sullivan

The sugar skulls reflect the student creativity put into them. Features Oct. 2, 2018, SMP, Page 7 New V.P. of academic affairs has students in mind By Kara Ledbetter she has an “amazing team of ish, linguistics and English. Staff Writer deans, directors and faculty to She also taught English as a help me do this.” second language. Dana Nichols is GHC’s new Donald Green, the presi- She eventually became as- vice president for academic af- dent of Georgia Highlands, sistant vice president of aca- fairs. Bearing a huge responsi- took part in the hiring pro- demic affairs at Lanier Tech bility to the students and fac- cess of Nichols. Green saw in 2014 and in 2016 at Chat- ulty of GHC, Nichols said, “At that “Dr. Nichols’ first priority tanooga State College. the end of the day, it is my job was students.” He values that to ensure that GHC is deliv- Nichols embraces innovation “My favorite part of ering quality education to its and change. this job is seeing stu- students.” Nichols was born and dents succeed in at- Nichols’ goal is to develop raised in Georgia. She re- programs that are relevant ceived her associate degree taining their goals.” to today’s workforce needs, from Gainesville College, her - Dana Nichols maintain appropriate levels of bachelor’s degree from Mer- academic rigor in all programs cer University and her gradu- Regardless of how she and provide professional de- ate degree from Georgia State made it to this point, Nichols velopment opportunities to University. is thankful for the opportunity faculty so they “stay at the She began her career in to help people change their forefront of best practices in education at Gainesville Col- lives for the better. “My fa- teaching and learning,” she lege. Nichols worked in writ- vorite part of this job is seeing said. ing and foreign language labs, students succeed in attaining Photo by Isaac Johnson Fortunately, she believes tutoring in all levels of Span- their goals,” she said. Dana Nichols is GHC’s new vice president of academic affairs. Anita Shontel talks health and wellness on all GHC campuses By Catie Sullivan with or avoid harmful circum- California, but currently lives Editor-in-Chief stances related to these issues. in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shontel demonstrated how to She attended both Hum- Healthy relationships, “go dead weight.” This method boldt State University as well stress management, sex traf- of making one’s body go limp as San Fransisco State Uni- ficking, HIV testing and how and acting like dead weight is versity. to check for breast cancer are a useful tactic to avoid being all topics that creative health kidnapped or harmed further “Check your chest education speaker and Emmy- in a violent situation. area, both men and award winning entertainer Students also learned the Anita Shontel spoke about importance of being tested for women. Most people with GHC students. sexually transmitted diseases don’t know it, but the Shontel spoke on all GHC as well as breast cancer. number of young adults campuses about health and Shontel said, “Check your wellness. She shared stories chest area, both men and with breast cancer is and used facts to convey her women. Most people don’t rising. It is no longer message of being aware of one- know it, but the number of the old lady disease.” self and personal health. young adults with breast can- Shontel said, “I enjoy shar- cer is rising. It is no longer the - Anita Shontel ing on college campuses be- old lady disease.” cause everyone is so open in Floyd campus student Da- college. You are like a sponge, vid Smith said, “Anita Shontel Shontel has worked in and students want to learn.” provided us with a lot of infor- journalism and theatre and Photo by Catie Sullivan She explained how sex mation. We learned a lot about as a public speaker to share Anita Shontel, left, and Floyd student Xavier Freeman, trafficking and toxic relation- her, so we were able to connect important messages with as who was a volunteer from the audience, demonstrate ships are often found on col- to her and engage more.” many people as she can in a healthy flirting. lege campuses and how to deal Shontel is from Oakland, humorous way. Page 8, SMP, Oct. 2, 2018 Editorials Six Mile Post Stand (or kneel) for what you believe in [email protected]

Believing in something Editor-in-Chief is important for everyone’s Catie Sullivan mental and emotional well- Managing Editor, Design being. Joseph McDaniel These beliefs can lead Managing Editor, Online to people standing up for Nick Whitmire a person they love, holding Managing Editor, Sports fast to values they gained Scott Rosario from religion or staying Chief Photographer Lindsay Hamby true to their country. Advertising Manager That something one Danielle Griesemer believes in could be what Asst. Online Editor drives him or her to fight Olivia Fortner for something. Asst. Sports Editor “Believe in something. Levi Hughes Even if it means sacrificing everything.” That is the new Nike slogan for their Staff Members 30th year anniversary. The company also fea- Floyd Campus-- tures the controversial Lucas Caylor, Ashley Chapman, Trevor Gonzales, public figure Colin Kaeper- Kenzie Green nick as its face for the an- that is going on in the Unit- NFL since then. what happens. niversary. ed States that is not being Having said all this, if We must believe in Cartersville Campus-- Kaepernick is the for- dealt with and he is pro- there is something a person something, even if it means Kara Ledbetter, Alex mer NFL quarterback who testing against that. believes in he or she should sacrificing everything. Richardson, Sarah Belcher, has knelt for the nation an- Since kneeling in pro- wholeheartedly believe in Lindsey Silvia, Isaac them since 2017. test, he has lost his job in it. Regardless of what any- -Six Mile Post Johnson, Andrew McLeod Kaepernick believes the NFL and has not had one says or what anyone Editorial Board there is racial injustice many opportunities in the does, believe in it no matter Marietta Campus-- TJ Parker, James Alewine

The firing of James Gunn was a huge mistake Douglasville Campus -- Within the current age of this situation is that the ones Michael McClain social media, we live in a cul- bringing it to light were not ture that is often defined by Editor’s Box ones who might actually be Paulding Campus -- outrage, where people get up- Joseph McDaniel justified in caring about the Hannah Vande Zande, set over a situation without content of his jokes. Managing Editor, Design Kaitlyn Davis, Michelle pausing first to analyze the Instead, it was people like Hardin information. Alt-Right conspiracy theorist In recent events, it is clear Mike Cernovich, who only Adviser that there are people who are sought to ruin Gunn’s career Kristie Kemper taking advantage of this vit- because of his speaking out Assistant Adviser from the third Guardians film through the films he created. riol to serve their own political against Trump. Cindy Wheeler agenda. after some tweets surfaced He started as someone who In effect, people like this from 10 years ago containing wrote disturbing and provoca- The most recent example were able to influence a huge Campus Liaisons of this is the James Gunn situ- highly offensive jokes and a tive films, and evolved into corporation like Disney, which Leslie Johnston, ation. large number of people caused making cinema genuinely try- is frankly horrific. Steve Stuglin, Jacob Sullins, Gunn was the director of an uproar. ing to be emotionally resonant. All of the members of the Danny Bellinger the Guardians of the Galaxy The fact that society does Gunn never actually did Guardians cast acknowledged films, launching rarely known not believe anyone can actual- anything terrible. He just this and signed an open letter Consultants characters into the public eye. ly change over time to become said some horrible things 10 to try to convince Disney to re- Jeannie Blakely, John Kwist Before Marvel hired him, he a better person is far more years ago, none of it serious, hire him, without success. had a career that often was sickening than any jokes Gunn that Disney already addressed Sometimes the damage meant to be exploitative and tweeted out a decade ago. and that he apologized for six wrought by the easily manipu- possibly offensive. He demonstrated his evo- years ago. lated anger of social media is © 2018 Six Mile Post Disney recently fired him lution as a person directly What is even worse about impossible to repair. Opinion Oct. 2, 2018, SMP, Page 9 What tips would you Soap Box James Alewine give to new students? Staff Writer (All polled students attend the Cartersville campus) Poll by Lindsey Silvia Protesting: It’s American heritage America was founded on the prin- to hire Kaepernick and not their deci- Makaila Coggins ciples of protest. We protested the in- sion to buy cotton from Daewoo, an Uz- justice of the monarchy, the lack of re- bekistani company known for extorting ligious freedom and the unfair taxation child and slave labor? Pathway: Biochemistry by the British government. Why not protest Nike’s refusal to al- Yet in times like these it seems that low the NGO Worker’s Rights Conser- every week we are protesting something vation access to their overseas factories “Don’t take 8 a.m.s freshman different and forgetting it the next. Pro- to inspect for international labor law testing has become more of a social me- violations? year.” dia fad, rather than a means for change. Protesting in many ways has lost its It seems that the new socially con- social significance. We sacrifice the va- troversial protest involves Nike’s deci- lidity of our voice when we as a people sion to hire Colin Kaepernick, former would rather protest for social media quarterback for the San Francisco relevance and popularity, rather than Garret Pope 49ers, as their new front man in their for what is right or wrong. latest ad campaign. President Donald Trump, in an Oval Those in protest resent Kaepernick Office interview with the Daily Caller for his protest of social and racial injus- said, “I think it’s embarrassing for the Pathway: Criminal Justice tices in America, by kneeling during the country to allow protesters. You don’t national anthem throughout the 2016 even know what side the protesters are NFL season. on.” “Don’t mess around; use your Many, in protest of Nike, have Protesting is an American heritage. burned their own Nike products in vid- I would hate to see it lost solely because time wisely.” eos uploaded to social media platforms. we no longer have the morality to pro- But why? Why protest Nike’s decision test what matters.

Jacob Pirkle

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“Don’t overload yourself with too many responsibilities.”

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Pathway: General Studies “Time management is important. Don’t bring outside problems into school.” Page 10, SMP, Oct. 2, 2018 Entertainment Cartersville hosts third annual Comic Con By Nick Whitmire Cosplay contest, where fans Managing Ed., Online got to dress up as their favorite characters and win money Going to this year’s Cart- to spend at the vendors. There ersville Comic Con was like were three categories, which going to a flea market, but one were youth, for the kids; clos- completely dedicated to nerd et, for those that bought their culture. Vendors at the Con cosplay; and the handmaid, were selling various figures, where fans got to show off art and costumes from across their cosplay that they made film, TV comic books, novels by hand. and video games from all eras Rebecca Fant, a local co- for fans. splayer and winner of the At this year’s event fans Photo by Nick Whitmire handmade contest as Gal- got to meet Savana Jade We- People gather at a 2018 Cartersville Comic Con booth. adriel from “The Lord of the hunt, an actress who played lishing comic book artist; and into the entertainment indus- Rings,” said, “If you want to Photo by Nick Whitmire the governor’s daughter and Chris Garrett, a comic book try. According to Wehunt, “My get into cosplay, just jump Cosplay winner dressed various walkers on “The Walk- writer. favorite thing about going to right in, start small and have as Kylo Ren stands next to ing Dead”; Aaron Brewster, a They gave out free auto- Cons is meeting the fans and fun with it.” The 2018 Carters- R2D2. background actor also from graphs for fans, took questions seeing how your work has im- ville Comic Con was held for 15. This also marks the third “The Walking Dead” and about their experiences and pacted people.” the first time at the Clarence year that Cartersville has “Captain America: Civil War”; their upcoming projects and In addition, fans got to par- Brown Center across from the hosted a Comic Con. Chris Silverbax, a self-pub- gave advice on how to break ticipate in the Con’s very first Cartersville campus on Sept. Overall Grade: A Review: 2018 was an excellent summer for movies By Joseph McDaniel some of the most brave messages ever Managing Ed., Design told to kids at an developmental age. Nevertheless, what is so enrapturing This summer had an interesting about Mr. Rogers is that all of what variety of films. Some were enormous he said about everybody he practiced tentpole blockbusters, and others were in his everyday life, to an extent that smaller independent films. Each cat- some people called him crazy. How- egory had its flops and the successes. ever, it was an attempt to emphasize Nevertheless, today, now that the sum- love and acceptance for every child and mer movie season is officially over, here adult. This is a wonderful documentary is a look at the best films that this sum- about a wonderful man. A+ mer gave us, in order of release. Most “MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: of these are currently available on blu- FALLOUT” ray or streaming, and the rest will be It is practically unbelievable how out soon, so check them out when you between the 2004 movie about Pixar’s eighth grade, never so sincerely has good this movie turned out. It contains get the chance. Super Family and its sequel, “Incred- the anxiety of middle school been cap- a perfect blend of set pieces, suspense, “AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR” ibles 2” starts right after the first left tured in a film. drama, music, emotion and everything The huge event that started the off. The film stars newcomer Elsie Fish- one could want from an action movie. summer, “Infinity War” is an impres- Though it definitely is not as good er, who gives a fantastic performance. “Mission Impossible Fallout” is a flat sive achievement that had been built as the genre-redefining original entry, She perfectly sells the awkward agita- out masterpiece. Director Christopher up over ten preceding years of intercon- Brad Bird still crafted together a su- tion that her character should exhibit. McQuarrie put together something ex- necting films in a shared universe. Its premely entertaining and full blooded Overall, it is a very funny, heartfelt, traordinary. most impressive achievement should film with an ample amount of heart. charming, and genuine. It is definitely The plot works really well for an be that it works at all, with having to Some characters are given less fo- one of the most genuine coming-of-age action film. Some clever executions of balance well over 20 characters in the cus than they needed, and the plot is films in recent years.A plans are slowly revealed to the audi- space of a couple hours, all coming in mildly predictable, but everything else “WON’T YOU BE MY ence, and even though one could com- with so much backstory. more than makes up for it. Just the NEIGHBOR?” plain about it being generic in terms of However, the real feat is that on top animation alone is swift, hilarious and This documentary is about Fred nuclear bombs threatening the world, of all of it, Marvel Studios spliced to- action packed. A- Rogers, one of the purest public figures the way the film carries it out feels gether a supremely entertaining, well- “EIGHTH GRADE” who ever lived and one of the great- completely fresh. acted and emotionally resonant movie Bo Burnham’s directorial debut est as well. One can argue a silly little However, Tom Cruise’s impres- that actually worked despite its uncon- was released in few theatres this sum- show where a grown man does voices sive physical stunt work is what really ventional structure. A mer, but it should be on demand soon, for puppets is hardly any cause for keeps the audience on the edge of their “THE INCREDIBLES 2” and it is one that definitely should be notability, but through an (on the sur- seats. It is the perfect summer block- Even though 14 years passed in seen. Set over one girl’s last week of face) simplistic format Rogers executed buster in every way imaginable. A+ Sports Oct. 2, 2018, SMP, Page 11 Former Chargers continue their basketball careers By Trevor Gonzales Staff Writer

As it goes at most junior college sports programs, players frequently come and go year-by-year. With almost a new team every single year in the men’s and women’s basketball program at Georgia Highlands College, it is always fun to see where the stars of last year’s team go to further their career. There were three women DeMarcus D’Andre TaJuan Elizabeth from the 2017-2018 Georgia Addie Bernard Johnson Newberry Highlands Lady Chargers basketball team that continued their career at another school. After moving all the way from Bologna, Italy in 2016, Katerina Khomenko made an impact on the team while she was here at GHC for two years. She has now moved on to one of the most prestigious basketball programs in NCAA Division II, Southern Florida University in Lakeland, FL. Anna Stewart is currently at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA where she is Jeremiah A.J. Katerina Anna a member of the women’s bas- Buford Farrar Khomenko Stewart ketball team. Hometown girl Elizabeth Newberry, who The Chargers’ basketball basketball, NCAA Division I. is at Alabama State Univer- for the men’s team, TaJuan played at GHC for two years, team had five players move 2017 team captain D’Andre sity and Jeremiah Buford is Johnson, is at William-Penn stayed home and is now a onto different schools, includ- Bernard will play at East attending Nicholls State Uni- University in Iowa and De- member of the Shorter Hawks ing three players going to play Tennessee State University. versity in Louisiana. Marcus Addie is at Flagler women’s basketball team. for the highest level of college A.J. Farrar from Atlanta, GA Last year’s leading scorer College in St. Augustine, FL. College and high school teams need support Fall sports are back finally in many high schools around Follow us on Twitter the state, which means Friday @6MilePost night lights, band competi- Rosario’s Rebound tions and volleyball nets being Scott Rosario tied up. Managing Editor, Sports With events like these be- Like us on Facebook ginning once more, it is very important to remember to at Six Mile Post make sure you still root for and cheer for your high school. and how far you have come. starting soon. Students and Your high school years are It is also a great thing to alumni should come to cheer what defined you and made look where you are now. Col- for both teams. Email us you who you are today. It is lege sports have a bigger mag- It does not take much to at [email protected] only right to show a little or a nitude and there are also more be supportive of teams. Even lot of support for your school. sports offered as well. things like wearing high school It is always great to look back At GHC, both men and apparel or showing up to Char- at where you have come from women’s basketball will be ger games is just enough. Page 12, SMP, Oct. 2, 2018 Sports GHC baseball players selected in MLB draft By Levi Hughes Royals, where he currently Assistant Sports Editor plays for their minor league “They both have team the Arizona Royals. very high work eth- Georgia Highlands has two Fisher was drafted by the ics... both players hold MLB 2018 draft picks: Noah Pittsburgh Pirates as a 37th Bryant and Lavoisier Fisher. round pick out of high school themselves to a high Bryant played for the but wanted to come to High- standard and have Chargers last season as pitch- lands to better himself as a high expectations.” er. He had come from a divi- person and a player. Fisher sion II school, so he would be graduated from North Gwin- -Danyel O’Neill more likely to be drafted by a nett High School where he most excited for this season team. played basketball, baseball he responded, “I’m just excited “Noah came to us very and football. to see where this season takes raw... but with a lot of poten- He plays center field for me.” tial... so I saw tremendous the Chargers and says his “They both have very high change in him last season,” speed is what helps his game work ethics... both players hold said Danyel O’Neill, baseball out the most. themselves to a high standard head coach. “He really started “Coach O has already and have high expectations,” to understand how to prepare, helped me a lot with mental said O’Neill about Bryant and and how to get ready to pitch,” aspects of the game,” he said Fisher. said O’Neill. about Highlands’ baseball pro- With bright futures ahead, Bryant was a 17th round gram. O’Neill said he believes they Contributed draft pick of the Kansas City When asked what he was have what they need to succeed. Lavoisier Fisher