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Beat the heat in the 'Boro Letter to the Editor Statesboro has been heating up! Temperatures this week are going ^. Find a pool now or do the This week I experienced mild astonishment at the sight of a to be extremely high. Dealing with Ice Bucket Challenge. Anything that gentleman well-seasoned in years resting at the bus stop used heat can be a hassle, so here are allows water to hit your skin is a especially for East Georgia State College students. It was an odd sight. some ways to battle this influx of godsend. I observed and learned he was there to distribute the latest issue of sunshine. The George-Anne. I found previous editions of The George-Anne disturbing for a few 5. Avoid walking places at all reasons. One issue in particular published in the spring of 2013 was ERINN WILLIAMS I. Please drink water. You will costs. especially repulsive. I took the position of-never taking my time to The George-Anne staff regret only drinking alcohol and read another. Then, you sent your person out to hand a copy to each soda when you make that trek to the student.. .impressive. After perusing the front page, my curiosity was Education Building. 6. Remember that time in stoked; Williams is a junior writing and middle school that we discovered Thank.you for NacMa Dreid's cover story dealing with religion; linguistics and French double major that thing called "deodorant?" Lets for James Woodall's piece on the respect that Black men deserve; for from Winston. She is the current L. itst's getting really hot in here bring that back. There is nothing Editor-in-Chief, William Price's refreshing "submission announcing opinions editor. and while you should definitely not worse than being cramped into a a new intent for The George-Arine; for Erinn Williams's enticement take off all your clothes because of classroom filled with sweaty, musty to submit "...views from.. .every walk of life, every race; religion and public nudity laws, you can get close. people. class standing." Even my twenty-three year old gaming Bucknell Wear the smallest amount of clothes graduate son might find interest in Michelle Norsworthy's interview you can. Let it all hang out. Some with Esaias Hobbs on Eagle Smash. people may not approve of your 7. Find your way to an A/C Keep up the great work you are all doing. I appreciate each of wardrobe but haters gonna hate. It's vent and lay your body over it and you responsible for The George-Anne. Thank you. Please accept my too hot for you to care. indulge like you are lost in the desert gratitude for the promise I now have of looking forward to this paper and have found an oasis. each week. ■Iris Frison-Wim'bush, sophomore, international business major, 3 Tone down some of your Fort Lauderdale, Fla. make-up. Yeah, sure that contouring 8. Don't exercise outside. Use has you channeling Beyonce, but the RAC or a local gym. A fit body is when that sunlight hits your face cute but you know what's not cute? and your eyebrows melt onto your Heat stroke. shirt, it's going to be a major fashion faux pas. Core classes costing students more
In America thirty years ago, all astronomy, geography or any other cannot run without money.lt is just classes seems to be a huge turnoff you would have to do to pay for classes that don't pertain to what I wrong to sap students for all you and demoralizer. School would be college was obtain a summer job. want to do in life. can by forcing them to take classes much less stressful if we were able Today, you have to go thousands Why ' do our universities they don't even need. to get right into what we wanted to CHARLES RUDISON of dollars in debt to even afford to require us to take unnecessary We took all the core classes we do with our lives instead of trying attend school. classes? The answer is to make needed to take in high school. It to figure out what the answer to Rudison is a sophomore, pre-business With the rising costs of tuition, money. Universities are ultimately is unnecessary for us to take those y=mx+b is. We should be able to major from Chicago. books and housing, students are businesses. Their goals are the same same classes again. go to all the classes we need, get beginning to wonder why college as any business, to make money and Not only would cutting out our degrees, and get out. Adding is so expensive, and to top it off maximize profits. unnecessary prerequisite classes unnecessary classes is futile. schools are requiring us to take The more classes we take, the help out our pockets, but it would Some core classes are needed classes that have nothing to do with more money the university receives. be a big morale boost and help for certain majors, those things are our field. If we were only required to take some students actually want to stay understandable. It is just beyond When I applied to Georgia classes that were associated with in school. foolish to force a finance major to take Southern I signed up to major in our fields we would only be here for For all my fellow impatient geography, and to force a engineering marketing. I didn't sign up to take two years at the most. Universities students the foreplay of prerequisite major to take astronomy.
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4 Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Opinions The George-Anne Straight white male privilege never been racist myself, I certainly stood by Hey. I'm Will. I'm a privileged, straight while other privileged straight white men said present, sometimes-cumbersome privilege. white male who grew up in one of the most terrible things about Black people and Hispanic That was hard to admit. I quickly redirected difficult places in the nation to overcome people in my own town. I watched my religion my anger and set out to find ways to help. poverty: Jefferson County. Only recently have alienate homosexuals- a groug of people who I truly come to terms with what that means. would become some of my most cherished The best, and often most difficult thing to company in college. do is to stand up and not participate when By "privileged," I mean that I grew up in a you see privilege happening. If your friend middle-class family where money was never Through all of this, I DID NOTHING. is telling a girl how much he'd like to "pee really a problem. By "privileged," I mean a Nobody ever told me shit like this was in her butt," it's perfectly appropriate to lot of the appalling things my younger self intolerable, so I just lived innocently and call him an asshole. If they say something did were shoved under the carpet primarily ignorantly within the "Good of Boy" excuse, racist, tell them it isn't OK. Apologize to the because of my skin color and the fact that my and learned from the adults that I thought person they have offended on their behalf. family was well-respected in the community. understood how the world worked. Reprimand them in whatever way you deem appropriate, just make sure they know that That privilege became the bane of my I'm here to tell you, straight white males: you don't think what they're doing is OK. existence this past summer. I hated it. I hated That shit is intolerable. looking around at a racist, masochistic culture Things like culture don't change that people just like me created. A culture that If that makes you angry, good. It made me overnight, but this is the future of your WILL PEEBLES only people just like me can easily thrive in. angry too. It made me feel like the world was nation. You don't have to be ashamed of just looking for somewhere to leave the blame, how you were born, even if you were born I became ashamed of my race, my sexual and straight white males are an easy target. It straight, white, male and privileged. I, orientation and the highly touted "southern made me set out to try to disprove it. That anger however, feel obligated to use the privilege Peebles is a senior journalism heritage" I was raised in, but more than forced me to do research on racism, women's I was lucky enough to be born with to fix major from Wrens. He sings bass anything, I was ashamed that it took me so rights, feminism, politics, the wage gap, slavery, some of things our misguided ancestors, in Georgia Southern Chorale and long to realize how much I did to promote civil rights and any other issue that I refused to grandparents and parents messed up. is currently the managing editor that culture. believe were solely my demographics fault. of the George-Anne. When I did, I found something that hit me I cat-called and dehumanized women by right in the pride. For the most part, it was the only trying to get in their pants. While I've fault of straight white males and our always-
successfully, wages go up and unemployment Bush. In 2006, he became an economic adviser Dear Editor, goes up." I know first-hand that this statement to Mitt Romney and continued during Romney's is less than truthful. When I approached my 2012 presidential bid. In speaking at a press LETTER I am a non-traditional student, with real life professor with this I was told, "You don't know." conference about the gains of free trade and economic experiences. I was a shop steward in I tried to explain that I could agree with the outsourcing of jobs by U.S. companies, Mankiw the National Association of Letter Carriers for statement if it had said "sometimes." The chair of says "probably a plus for the economy in the long over 25 years and participated in many contract the department also dismissed my presentation run." He is hardly an unbiased person. TO THE negotiations. of facts. I want everyone taking macroeconomics When taking macroeconomics last semester, One of the ways this textbook informs is to use to understand that they will not be taught an I uncovered a bias against workers exhibited in examples of articles from various media sources. overall basic view of economic models, but the textbook In the GSU edition by N. Gregory The textbook contains multiple instances in in fact, are being taught to accept the model EDITOR Mankiw there are numerous examples of bias, which the author cites his own writings as proof that has been chosen by the department of Raven Waters, Art Major not just in what information is presented but in of his position. finance and economics at Georgia Southern Sophomore, Reidsville, Ga. the order the information is presented. University. Question everything and don't let Mankiw was chairman of the Council of anyone shove propaganda at you. Also don't It is stated in the text, "When unions bargain Economic Advisors under President George W take my word for it, research it.
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THE PROCESS 7'6" WHATHAPPENSWHENYOUARE 7'6" After a suspect is handcuffed and detained, they are then taken to the public safety building and subsequently booked. The 7'0" suspect is taken into a room in the public TO" safety building where they are asked a series ARRESTED? of personal questions. 6'6" CIERRA BAXTER how the arrest will effect 6'6" The George-Anne Staff them in the future. Most of the students who get With the new class of 6'0" arrested have never been If the arrest is alcohol related, the suspect 6'0" freshmen and transfer arrested before. will be asked to take a breathalyzer. After the students coming to "It's routine for us, but questioning and the breathalyzer test, the 5'6" Statesboro, a town in the we got to think about suspect will then have their picture taken and 5'6" middle of no where, where how it is for the other be fingerprinted. it seems like there's nothing person," Chief Michael to do but go to class, party Russell, director of public 5*0" and drink, arrests may 5'0" safety, said. The suspect is then transferred to the Bulloch be a strong possibility for "We're comfortable, County Jail. According to the law, the suspect some. So what happens if we should be comfortable must be taken to the Bulloch County Jail and 4'6" you are arrested on or off with our freedoms, but then handcuffed prior to entering the building. 4'6" school property? we don't think about For Georgia Southern's what happens when 4'0" 4'0" Office of Public Safety, those freedoms are taken Once inside the building, the suspect will be making an arrest is more away. I have two words arrested, meaning personal items will be taken of a process than an of advice for students, and put into a property bag, and the suspect 3*6" event. Many students have spend twice as much will then be detained in a room until it's time for 3'6" concerns and wonder time out of class on class them to be processed again. about the consequences assignments as in class, 3*0" when they are being and don't do anything 3'0" arrested. Some students you wouldn't do with your The process is started from the beginning and worry if they're going to mother standing next to the suspect is held until they've made bond. 2*6" be kicked out of school or you," Chief Russell said. 2*6"
Q&A If the student arrested is What are the crimes, if any, Is there a certain number Can a student expunge that would constitute getting of times a student can get their record? If so, what is ON THE under scholarship will that scholarship be rebuked or is kicked out of the university? arrested before they are that process? REPERCUSSIONS OF there a warning system! If so, what are they? kicked out? If so, what is it? A student cannot request a Scholarships would vary across A student could be suspended or There is no certain number of conduct record with the University GETTING ARRESTED the board based. We would not expelled from the University for any times a student can be arrested be expunged. They could request a criminal record be expunged ON CAMPUS revoke a scholarship for an arrest violation. Each case is unique and before their relationship with the as a consequence; however, a depending on the circumstances and University is adversely impacted. through the proper legal channels. BY EMILY ARNOLD persons scholarship could be severity of the violations a student This would be completely separate The George-Anne Staff in jeopardy if that scholarship could be dismissed through the from the University conduct includes expectations around conduct process. This would not process. Questions were answered behavior of the recipient. occur without the student being by Mark A. Whitesel, Ph.D., afforded their due processes rights Associate Dean/Director for as outlined in the Student Conduct Student Conduct Code.
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MACY HOLLOWAY A collection of different topics were in this movement." day and let another brother or sister a few local sheriffs and an official The George-Anne staff addressed in relation to the recent Throughout the forum, students die, then we have done ourselves representative of the Georgia Southern happenings in Ferguson, Missouri. expressed their opinions on how an injustice and done them an Police Department will all be in An open forum hosted by the "This is a student-led movement; we minorities are perceived in the United injustice," Woodall said. attendance and accepting questions. Multicultural Greek Council took can no longer afford to be reactionary' States and possible calls-to-action to Tonight at 6, there will be an open place in the Russell Union Theater James "Major" Woodall, President of encourage change in American culture. panel discussion in the Education Sarah Holmes | The George-Anne Staff last night. There were various Southern Activists said. "This isn't time "We're really trying to effect Building hosted by Professor Nathan The support through our organizations in attendance including for ideological debate, this is a time for change because we're invested in Palmer of the sociology department. collegiate entity membership Georgia Southern University's branch change and if we become proactive that this community and we're invested The President of the Georgia chapter does not define the support of the of the NAACP and Southern Activists. allows us to make significant progress in ourselves. If we stand by another of the NAACP, the district attorney, parent organizations involved.
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Do you have a problem with students riding their bikes on the pedestrium between classes?
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY MACY HOLLOWAY The George-Anne Staff "I think, like, if they were "I really don't think they should in certain areas, maybe just be able to do that unless they get "I think they should be allowed some designated areas just for some kind of bike lane. Sometimes to but I also think that there should skateboarders and bikers. That way they don't pay any attention to the be boundaries to it. They don't ever they wouldn't be getting in the way people walking around them and speak or say excuse me and they're as they go flying across the campus." I remember a few times where I've always just right up behind us and -Shannon Thompson, senior been clipped by a person on a bike, on our backs. I especially hate it general studies major and it really sucks." when they try to cut between us." -Kelly Doyle, senior information technology major -Tiffany Daniels; business management major YOUR VIEW THEIR VIEW Have you ever felt like riding your bike on campus during class change was a bad idea?
"I'm a perfect biker so I'll "I feel safe riding my bike around "Well I've never majorly hit never hit anybody. It's just not on campus. It gets me places very anyone. I've clipped somebody going to happen. It may look to the fast. I would always rather ride my before but it was really just their pedestrians like they're going to get bike, it's way too hot out here to be arm. I usually avoid the pedestrium hit but no, I have it under control the walking." anyways, I like to get straight to my entire time." classes fast."
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ROCKING AT THE RAC
ALIA LEWIS The George-Anne staff BOUlDERiriG niGHT OUT What do an avid rock climber and an inexperienced student have in common? They both have the opportunity to get belay certified and improve their bouldering skills, all while having an amazing time doing it! After the belay clinic, Southern Adventures will host Bouldering Night Out this Thursday.
THE BELAY CURIC Bouldering Night Out is a once per month event where stu- dents come out and climb in the bouldering cave. "It's like a mini competition," Matt Edmond, senior general studies major On Tuesday, Southern Adventures will host a free belay clinic for said. "It's a good time. [You] follow the taped climbs. The students. higher you go, the more points you get."
This clinic will teach students the do's and don'ts of belaying Students compete based on the level of difficulty. There and how to secure the climber so they won't fall. s no experience needed, so everyone is encouraged to come. Upon completion of the clinic, students will have the opportu nity test their skills, both written and physical. Once passed, It's fun. There are a bunch of people who come out students will become belay certified at the RAC. and there's a pretty inviting crowd," Edmond said.
Kevin Sherfane, junior geology major said students At Bouldering Night Out, there will be food and should come to "spread the knowledge and educa- prizes given throughout the night. tion about climbing." Since this year's theme is superheroes, He also mentions that if they become cert there will be a custom contest for the best fied and go climbing with their friends at the dressed. Students aren't required to dress RAC, they won't have to wait in line and can up in order to attend. climb on their own as long as a climbing employee is present. Bouldering Night Out is free for all students and everyone is welcome to The belay clinic will be this Tuesday come. The event will start at 7 p.m. this at 7 p.m. in the Southern Adventures Thursday in the bouldering cave inside Center inside the RAC. the RAC.
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7 PM What happ&wd at O Students arrive, and the freshmen get acquainted with the upper 7:30 PM classman. WHAMBAMf Students get in touch with their inner child as they play 10 PM games that keep them Students take their bow. running all around the theater in an attempt 7:45 PM not to get tagged. Writers, actors, and directors LAURIANNA CULL later, the students emerged to perform debut their 10 minute plays The George-Anne staff a series of ten minute plays that were 8:30 PM created in only 24 hours This past Friday, Georgia Southern entirely student written, directed, and Free pizza arrives, and left the audience students gathered in the Center for performed. But what exactly happened and students attack laughing aloud at Arts and Theater. A mere 24 hours in the Black Box Theatre after hours? the hot boxes. times and tearing up at others. 9:30 PM The writers draw names out of 7:30 PM a bag to find Students start their directors, their tech and director's rehearsals do the same with lights, to find their sound, and actors. The plenty of scene groups action. are formed. All of the groups scour 6 PM to find a quiet Students start corner and their tech discuss fun rehearsals with scene ideas. lights, sound, and plenty of action. 10:30 PM Students honor the late Robin Williams with a viewing and sing 4 PM along of Disney's Aladdin. Students start taking turns practicing their 12 AM scenes in the black Students let their minds wander box theater. into the gutter as they break out the game, Cards Against Humanity. 3 PM The giggles and snickers grew louder 3 After 12 as more and more students joined the AM hours, the Nicole Mclntyre | The George-Anne card game circle bundled up in their Students writers, actors, and | Participants of the Wham blankets and sleeping bags. start nodding directors come together I Bam Play Slam gather off while others stay up again, and the actors and | to discuss this year's wide-eyed staring at their lap-tops director see their group's impromptu play selection. trying to write a scene that will be script for the first time. I Photo taken by Nicole showcased the next night. I Mclntyre
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DERIKWUCHTE today and has been a big component to its limits. They want to take those people who The George-Anne staff success. The experience that Madness offers will go on light jogs and get them running. That work your body in completely new ways. is their motivation and goal to better people You know fitness matters, but you don't People will understand that nontraditional throughout the year. know the best way to do it. What you need ^Madness will be taking place in a field feeling once their bodies take on unfamiliar Madness does not ask anything of is some licensed and experienced help. called the Meadow, from which its name workouts to them. Atlas stones, gigantic rocks its participants, besides dedication and Luckily for you, the Recreation Activity originates. Located next to the RAC normally used in strongman competitions to willingness. "It's completely free as long as Center is bringing back their bonafide Pavilion, the Meadow features all sorts of lift from one spot to the next, are an example you come to it." Powell said. "It's basically program to help you out. different exercise opportunities ranging of what someone can expect when starting open to the community so anyone who comes from chin-up bars to monkey bars- to the program. "Big ole' ropes," better known out is in. All we ask is that you sign a waiver." Madness in the Meadow is a high-intensity whatever else the trainers have on hand. by the trainers as "battle ropes," are another training program created to "provide a break The program is going on its third example of such a workout, Powell said. from your normal routine," according to the year. It was founded by David Purser "You can come with no skills." Powell said. Madness will start at the beginning of Georgia Southern University website. who implemented the idea with a strong Madness will begin with a simpler, doable the semester and carry on until the end "Madness was started as a program to following. This semester will mark the 7th branch of exercises. It will still be tough of it. The schedule is set for Mondays benefit Georgia Southern students," Drew continuous time Madness has been held at but not impossible. "Competitive is not and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Powell, fitness program graduate assistant GSU. It has been a consistent way for Eagles for everyone. If you don't feel competitive, As mentioned, it is open to all Georgia said. "It's obviously outdoors and it's meant to adopt a new workout regimen and it this may not be for you. If you don't think Southern University students and the local to be nontraditional." is not expected to go away, so long as the you're a competitive person, you may not community. The program will have its final Powell is a trainer for Madness. He support for it remains. have done something competitive before." day of the semester on November 20. helped develop Madness into what it is Madness is looking to push people past their
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MOST WTF MOMENTS BEYONCE TOOK THE STAGE THE umnER! £ Miley's charitable donation, I was disappointed that Queen Bey though a nice gesture, was kind of allowed an entire awards show to open Video Of the Year: Miley Cyrus- "Wrecking Ball" odd. People were either blowing her concert. up twitter (#blessed) or sporting 'She was good, fierce, and everything the same look Katy Perry and else you would expect. I personally loved Hip Hop Video: Drake- "Hold On (We're Going Home)" Sam Smith were during perhaps how she handled the rumors of her and the most iconic camera shot of Jay Z's divorce: a passive aggressive the year. video to my personal favorite song on Best Male Video: Ed Sheeran- "Sing the album (Blue). # Taylor Swift's dance moves will Let's be real, little Blue is having a forever be on a "WTF" list. I did perfectly normal childhood (not). She Best Female Video: Katy Perry-"Dark Horse" however love her performance. It also gave me nightmares with those was quirky and funny. At the end weird angel/demon things at the very of the night, I was personally just beginning of the performance. I was Best Pop Video: Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea - "Problem" thankful that Lorde didn't dance. taking a sip of my tea when I looked up to find Satan's late grandma staring 0 Jay Pharoah pretended to be into my soul. Needless to say, Bey is bae Best Rock Video: Lorde "Royals Kanye and, to be honest, I thought and that performance was everything that he actually was Kanye, and I anyone could have ever asked for. wasn't surprised one bit. MTV Artists to watch: Fifth Harmony - "Miss Movin On"
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DAVID VARGAS PIERRE ANDREOLI THOR SVEINDJORNSSON
Senior Mechanical Engineering major Freshman Business major Freshman Business major
Postion: Forward Position: Forward Position: Midfield
Place of birth: Cartago, Costa Rica Place of birth: Paris, France Place of birth: Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
Biggest Challenge Faced in the U.S: "The language Biggest Challenge Faced in the U.S.: "I lived in San Biggest Challenge Faced in the U.S.: "Training in barrier, obviously. The culture of America isn't that different Francisco for a little while, but the heat here is so much worse. the heat has been hard. I've been to Spain, but this is from that of Costa Rica. The weather is pretty hot, too. And This heat is just so hard to adjust to. I also feel like in America, much hotter. The language, too—it's hard to find the of course, sometimes you miss your family'' people are much more focused on the physical aspect-being right words sometimes. The food is different, too. It's big—and not the technical aspect as much." hard to eat healthy here."
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LOSE NC STATE LOSE
WIN SAVANNAH STATE WIN TREVOR MCNABOE HAYDEN BOUDREAUX
It's fall again, and fashion most people It is an exciting time best tools and skill of any with that, football project. I believe our WIN GEORGIA TECH LOSE to be an Eagle. With all of quarterback the Eagles will season is upon us. While Eagles shock the Yellow the speculation around the see all season. Georgia Southern is a Jackets (pun intended) season, it is important to Georgia Tech in week school with a storied and also trounce look at all the unknowns three is where I have the past, this season will Savannah State for a LOSE SOUTH ALABAMA WIN when making predictions next close loss. The speed be uncharted waters for second straight year. this far in advance. in their option offense the Eagle Nation. The Along with that, the Teams historically don't and experience makes Eagles will be playing Eagles in-conference WIN APP SATE WIN do well their first year them a tough but beatable FBS, not FCS, football. eases up as they don't entering the FBS. A record opponent this year and in The normally high play the top two teams with eight wins out of a future seasons. After five expectations for the in the Sun Belt (UL 12-game season would be strong wins against Sun program may need Lafayette and Arkansas WIN NEW MEXICO STATE WIN a spectacular season and Belt opponents, Troy will to be brought down State). put Georgia Southern in roll into Statesboro with to earth for the 2014 However, I do see us a great position to win the and steal one in Paulson. season. The six FCS matching decently this LOSE IDAHO WIN Sun Belt Conference in its At the end of the season national championships season, compiling a 4-4 inaugural season. I believe the Eagles will face off in the program has record in conference three of four potential Annapolis, Md., against accumulated are great, with wins against losses will come at the Navy. The Midshipmen are but the Eagles are facing Georgia State, App WIN GEORGIA STATE WIN hands of teams who have coming off of a 9-4 season a whole new breed of State, Idaho and New historically performed and a win in the Armed competition at the FBS Mexico State. well in the FBS and have Forces Bowl and are level in 2014. That puts the Eagles the most challenging looking to improve upon The Eagles have at a total of 6-6 on the LOSE TROY LOSE rosters the Eagles will face their past success and land a brutal out-of- season and middle of throughout the season. in a third straight bowl conference schedule this the conference finishing The first game of the game. year with two Atlantic the inaugural year of LOSE TEXAS STATE WIN season against N.C. State Ending the season Coast Conference teams FBS play. will be the most telling with a 7-1 conference (North Carolina State Have patience Eagle of the season. While I record would be enough and Georgia Tech), Nation. It took four have it listed as a loss, I for the Eagles to take Navy and FCS opponent years for the Eagles to LOSE NAVY LOSE could definitely see the the Sun Belt Conference Savannah State. win double digit games Eagles coming out with Championship. Last season In the out-of - when they revitalized a win depending on how both Arkansas State and conference games, I the program. Success they answer to Wolfpack Louisiana-Lafayette shared have us splitting at 2-2, will come. LOSE U.L MONROE WIN quarterback Jacoby the championship with but probably not in the Brissett. The University records of 5-2. of Florida transfer has the
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"It's a cool honor to have, but I'm more worried about winning." KYM COLEY
"Last season was last season, and now we're trying to prove something this year." JAMIE DERATT
BY JORDAN TONEY When it comes to the Wood, who is in his The George-Anne staff upcoming season, DeRatt second year coaching Ga. isn't looking to improve any Southern volleyball, expects Following an appearance specific stats but, instead, improvement over all aspects in the NCAA Tournament she is trying to improve all of the team. and a 28-6 record, Georgia aspects of her game. "It was nice because we ^Topingo Southern's volleyball team "I always have room for hit the ground running. We is ranked third in the Sun improvement and it takes didn't have to teach, last year DOWNLOAD TAPINGO Belt Conference's preseason more than one person, so was my first year, so we didn't poll behind University of I'll need the help of my have to teach what I had to FOR FREE Arkansas at Little Rock and teammates," DeRatt said. teach and what I want out Texas State. Two seniors This team has a much of my system. My assistants were also named all- tougher schedule this are doing a good job, so just conference players by the year with their first match everybody hit the ground REGISTER CAMPUS CARD same poll. being against Florida in running," Wood said. OR CREDIT CARD Outside hitter Jamie Gainesville, Fla., during the Both Coley and DeRatt DeRatt was one of the seniors Active Ankle Challenge. The have big goals going into selected, following a season in Eagles also face Oklahoma the season as well and to which she led her team in kills and Idaho during that same conclude their volleyball ORDER, PICK UP, with 435. She also earned the tournament. careers with Ga. Southern. MVP of the 2013 Southern "Obviously we beefed "I want to leave with AND ENJOY! Conference tournament. up the schedule this year, another ring," both Coley and Middle hitter Coley was it's only gonna prepare us , DeRatt said in reference to the other senior selected as to move on. We're planning their team winning the SoCon #WaitLessLiveMore a Sun-Belt all conference to go back to the NCAA championship last year with a 0@tapingo Q @tapingogram player- In the 2013 season, Tournament. It was nice record of 28-6 (13-3). she was ranked 33rd to get there, but we're not "I want to be undefeated," in the nation for her complacent with that, Coley said, adding to her list of X #- ^SA hitting percentage with a so we're preparing our goals to leave her Ga. Southern Coogepfay percentage of 38 percent. program to move on to volleyball career with. Only one other player from the second round, to the She'll have a chance to the Southern Conference sweet sixteen," Head Coach begin that goal on Aug. was ranked as high as Coley Dustin Wood said. 29 against Florida and was. Oklahoma in Gainesville.
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16 Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Sports The George-Anne FOUR DOWNS With Edwin Jackson
Q: What do you want to accomplish going into your senior year? Bio Blast A: "I just want to leave a mark just like the guys Senior Linebacker before me did. When you walk into the FOC you see Height: 6'0" leaders that left it all out on the field and I want to Weight: 230 lbs. do just the same. I want to show others that is an Hometown: Atlanta opportunity here and that it is a perfect place to achieve your goals."
Q: Since this is the first FBS season for Ga. Southern, what is the most exciting thing about this year? A: "Everyday is exciting since it's something new. This is new to all of us. Every day is a process, we're just taking it day by day. . .getting bigger, faster and stronger and getting mentally prepared for the next game."
Q:What game are you looking forward to most on the schedule? A: "Oh, first game, Raleigh, N.C. I have family there, and it's going to be amazing. The crowd is going to be amazing, just to have it there especially since my mother is from there and everyone has been talking about it."
U: What is your favorite addition in the revamped Paulson Stadium? A: "I love the FOC, I love the Jumbo-Tron, that's all nice, but the main thing is our fans and supporters, and it feels great to have that second deck and have more people come in and support us because we're family here. We're a community and a brotherhood." Interview conducted by Trevor Mcnaboe
Georgia Southern inside linebacker Edwin Jackson is entering
his senior season after leading the Eagles with 92 total tackles in 2013. The Atlanta native was named to the preseason All-Sun Belt second team in July. Jackson began his Georgia Southern football career as a walk-on in 2011 and has played in at least 12 games every season since.
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