BY TYLER E. BAGWELL

Students and faculty departed forCosta Rica this past May for a two-week excursion in the country. CostaRica is a Central American countrywith a tropical climate, lush rainforests, and beautiful beaches. Thetrip was part of coursework for thesummer term.The annual program is designed to

increase student participation instudy abroad, a University System ofGeorgia initiative. Students wereintroduced to the history, language,and culture of Costa Rica whilereceiving classroom instruction incore curriculum.Students enrolled in classes

including Introduction toAnthropology (ANTH 1102) taughtby Adjunct Professor ofAnthropology Robert Green,Intercultural Communication(COMM 2200) taught by AssistantProfessor of Speech CommunicationTyler Bagwell, and ElementarySpanish I (SPAN 1001) taught byDavid Aguado, Associate Professorof Spanish at Valdosta StateUniversity. Classes met almost daily,and students also visited educationalinstitutions, historical sites, andnature preserves.Study abroad, according to

education major SavannahGriswold, “is about stepping outsideof your comfort zone and just reallygoing for it, and I am so thankful thatI did. I am grateful for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, and becauseof it, I feel that I have grown as aperson.”In fact, Griswold declared, “I

loved Costa Rica so much that I candefinitely see myself going backafter I graduate. I want to teach in a

Spanish-speaking country andsomewhere like Costa Rica fits intothose plans perfectly. I lovedeverything about my experience.”The intent of the program is multi-

facted:• to increase awareness of globalissues and globalization;

• to increase interest in the historyof a different area of the world;

• to acquire and improve functionalverbal communications abilities;

• to increase problem-solvingabilities through adapting todifferent cultures andenvironments;

• to develop more culturallysensitive attitudes and behaviors;

• to increase awareness of CentralAmerican customs throughobservations; and

• to increase levels of personalindependence, curiosity, andwillingness to explore.While visiting San Jose, the

largest city in Costa Rica, studentsviewed artwork at a children’smuseum, browsed the CentralMarket stores, and visitedUniversidad de Costa Rica, thelargest college in the country.Laine Battey, another education

major, enjoyed touring San Jose,particularly the Museo de los Niños.“There was so much beautiful artwork in there. It was amazing howthe city turned an old prison into achildren’s museum” stated Battey.“We were also able to go to theUniversidad de Costa Rica. Thelayout of this school was wellthought out.”Battey noted that, while at the

college, the group saw some postersfor a concert that was playing down

BY DR. VALERIE HEPBURN

In mid-October, I advised the Chancellor andthe Board of Regents of my intent to resign aspresident of the College of Coastal Georgia,effective May 31, 2013. My decision is based onpersonal and professional considerations. I havereached the point where I wish to spend more timeon academic endeavors, public policy concerns,and personal matters. By May, we will haveaccomplished many of the milestone aspects ofcampus transformation. It is, therefore, anexcellent time for me both to make a change andto ensure that the institution will continue forwardwithout any disruption.To safeguard our stability and growth, I have

agreed to serve until a permanent successor isappointed. Thereafter, I plan to focus my energieson research, public service, and teaching whileassisting the University System on severalsignificant health and education policy projects.Please be assured that I intend to continue to

vigorously carry out my leadership role duringthis academic year, and I look forward to beingactively involved in and supportive of thetransition to new leadership next summer. Wehave made tremendous strides at the College overthe past few years, and it has been a great honor tohelp craft and lead this successful transformation.The College is now poised to be one of the jewelsin the University System, a destination institutionanchored in service-learning, academicexcellence, access and affordability, andcommunity engagement.The Chancellor and the Board of Regents fully

support the mission of the College of CoastalGeorgia. Their commitment is evidenced by thequick appointment of a strong search committeewith a nationally respected searchconsultant. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, andtrustees are represented on the campus-basedSearch Committee.The Special Regents’ Search Committee is

chaired by Regent Richard Tucker, a part-timeresident of Glynn County and strong supporter ofthe College. Members include Regents C. Dean

Alford, Rusty Griffin, Robert Hatcher, andChairman Ben Tarbutton.The search and screening of candidates is the

responsibility of a 12-member Presidential Searchand Screen Committee whose members areappointed by the Regents. Members of thePresidential Search and Screen Committee are asfollows:• Dr. Andrea Wallace, professor of chemistryand chair of the Department of NaturalSciences and chair of the campus searchcommittee

• Linell Bailey, assistant coordinator ofAcademic Services; former staff assemblychair

• Dr. Phillis George, assistant professor of socialscience; director of service learning

• Dr. Claire Hughes, associate professor ofeducation; faculty senate chair

• Dr. William S. Mounts, dean and professor ofeconomics

• Beverly Rowe, associate professor of nursing• Dr. Victor Vega-Vazquez, associate professorof mathematics

• Maggie Bee, Student Government Associationpresident

• Dr. Glenn Thomas Carson, president, CCGAAlumni Association

• Mike Hodges, chair-elect, CCGA Foundationboard of trustees; market president, AmerisBank

• Former Regent James A. Bishop, the BishopLaw Firm

• Diana Murphy, managing director, RocksolidHoldings, LLC; CCGA Foundation Board ofTrusteesThe campus-based committee was charged with

its responsibilities in a meeting in November. Theexecutive search firm of Greenwood/Asher &Associates, Miramar Beach, Florida, has beenengaged to assist the search committee.At the conclusion of its work, the campus

committee will forward the credentials of three tofive unranked candidates to the Regents’ SearchCommittee. The Regents’ Search Committee is

responsible for recommending finalists to ChancellorHuckaby, who will make a recommendation to thefull Board of Regents. We hope to have a newpresident named by summer 2013.Our communities have embraced the growth of

the College, and it has been rewarding andfulfilling to experience the advancement of oureducational portfolio, students, faculty, staff, andcampus infrastructure. I have no doubt that thecampus and our community partnerships willattract an outstanding new academic leader.In the coming months, I look forward to our

advancing another degree program, initiating thesecond phase of student housing, securing fundingfor a final building renovation, developing andhosting new campus events and traditions, andopening the first-class Correll Center for TeacherEducation and Learning. It is an exciting time tobe at the College of Coastal Georgia, and I lookforward to continuing our progress together.Thank you for your continued support and

friendship.

President’s Perspective:Leadership Transitionand the Search Process

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Students enjoy the mountain views in Monteverde.

IN MEMORIAMOn December 17, 2012, the College of Coastal Georgia family

suffered an immense loss with the death of Charles Scott Sterner.Known by many names including “Mr. Sterner,” “Chuck,” “Charley,”and simply “Sterner,” he was an individual who believed in teachingnot for the sake of education but for the sake of helping students trulylearn and apply mathematics. Chuck joined the faculty of the College of Coastal Georgia in 2003

when the college was known as Coastal Georgia Community College.As the college transitioned over the past few years to a four-yearinstitution, Chuck was a strong advocate who worked tirelessly withother faculty to develop and implement a BS degree in Mathematics.Chuck was born on June 18, 1962, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Upon

graduation from high school, he enrolled at Michigan State Universityand completed a BA degree in Mathematics Education. He obtained aMaster of Art for Teachers (MAT) in Mathematics from Michigan StateUniversity in 1989.Chuck’s professional career was varied and diverse. He served as the

Assistant Director of the Math Workshop and Instructor ofMathematics and Computer Science at Wittenberg University inSpringfield, Ohio, from 1989 to 1992. It was here that Chuck met thelove of his life, Holly. After leaving Wittenberg University, Chuck wasan Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Pellissippi State TechnicalCommunity College in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the next five years.He became the Director of Instructional Technology/MultimediaSpecialist at Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tennessee,in 1997. In 1998, Chuck became involved as a MultimediaAuthor/Designer/Consultant for WatchMeWare Productions.Chuck’s love of teaching and his commitment to learners brought

him back to the classroom as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics atCCGA in 2003. He achieved the rank of Associate Professor ofMathematics in 2010. Chuck received many awards and honors duringhis professional career; the two that were the most important to himwere those he achieved at the College of Coastal Georgia: MostPopular Professor in 2006 and Professor of the Year in 2007. Theseaccolades demonstrate his commitment to teaching and learning andhis genuine care and concern for students.In addition to his accomplishments as a teacher, Chuck was always

willing to help his colleagues, whether it was solving a problem with acomputer or simply providing them with a joke. Chuck is survived by his wife, Holly, and two children whom he

adored: his daughter, Chantel, and his son, Caden.

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labs and printing stations are paid by StudentTechnology Fees. Over the past several years,the volume of printed material produced fromthe campus printers by a portion of studentshas reached levels that simply cannot besustained by the fees alone. In an effort to address the costs of printing

while still ensuring that reasonable userneeds are met, beginning the spring 2013

semester, CCGA will implement a print quotasystem. This system will give every student atCCGA a base amount of 100 printed pageseach semester. Once a student exceeds thisquota, he or she will be responsible for thecost of additional printing at a cost of $.10per page. Additional pages may be purchasedthrough the Bursar’s Office.Most students should be able to access and

retain materials through the various electronic

media on campus (e.g., D2L, GALILEO, and soon) which should minimize certain printingneeds. Rest assured that this decision wasreached after extensive and deliberateresearch into the best solution possible forplacing reasonable limits on the cost ofprinting on campus. This decision reflects thecommitment of CCGA to utilize student fees inthe most appropriate, fair and impactfulmanner possible.

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BY DON MATHEWSPROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS

Contrary to the charges of manyconservatives, federal taxes havefallen over the past four years. Infact, they have fallen over the pasteleven. In 2001 and 2003, marginalincome tax rates on the top four taxbrackets, the long-term capital gainstax rate, and the tax rate ondividends were all cut. In 2009,taxes on lower-income earners werereduced, as was the payroll tax thatfunds social security.On December 31, 2012, all of the

above tax cuts expire. Reversion ofthe taxes to their former rates andlevels will amount to an estimatedtax increase of more than $500billion in 2013. From separatelegislation, an across-the-board cutin federal spending of more than$100 billion is scheduled for 2013.That’s $600 billion plus in federaltax increases and spending cuts,amounting to a decrease in after-taxincome of about $2,400 for everymiddle income household. All at atime when the U.S. and worldeconomies are in a very fragile state.That’s the fiscal cliff. And if

Congress doesn’t act, we’re goingover it. A fresh recession with anunemployment rate above 9 percentis the commonly estimatedconsequence.So why, you ask, doesn’t

Congress simply pass legislationpostponing the expiration if theconsequences are so harsh? Afterall, that’s what it did in 2010.Congress might do just that. But

it would rather not. The problemhere goes well beyond the fiscalcliff.In each of the past four years,

primarily as a result of the 2007-’09recession and subsequent weakrecovery, the federal governmenthas run budget deficits exceeding atrillion dollars. Though the U.S. isnowhere near the situation Greecefinds itself in (sorry, alarmists, butthe yield on the 10-year Treasurynote is still well below 2 percent),nobody believes trillion-dollarbudget deficits are sustainable overthe long haul, perhaps not even overthe medium haul, without someundesirable consequences.Why doesn’t Congress postpone

the tax-cut expiration and reduce thedeficit by reducing federalspending? That is indeed an option.But it’s an option with a coupleproblems.The main problem is this: what

spending would you like to cut?Defense? Social security? Healthcare? Aid to the poor? Education?Surveys show that a large majorityof Americans don’t want cuts to any

of those programs. But thoseprograms make up 90 percent offederal expenditures. The remaining10 percent includes veteransbenefits and the administration ofjustice. Should we cut those? Notmuch left after that.Which means that any palatable

spending cuts will trim little offfuture budget deficits. Which meansthat any significant dent in futurebudget deficits will requireadditional revenue. Which meanstax increases of one sort or another.President Obama favors allowing

the 2001 and 2003 marginal tax ratecut to expire on incomes greaterthan $250,000. (That would raisethe marginal rate on the top taxbracket from its current 35 percentto its 2000 level of 39.6 percent.)Many Republican lawmakers favorclosing tax loopholes and leavingthe current marginal income taxrates in place.The Republican idea is good — in

principle. The problem with it,though, is that most tax loopholesare popular and deliver plenty ofbenefits to the middle class. In fact,most people don’t even think thatloopholes are loopholes. Forinstance, the standard deduction forchildren and dependents is a taxloophole. The partial deduction ofsocial security payments is a taxloophole. The mortgage interestdeduction is a tax loophole. Dittothe deductions for charitablecontributions, state and local taxes,and medical expenses. The list oftax loopholes goes on and on.Closing loopholes could raise a

lot of revenue. In fact, closing all ofthem would balance the budget. Butfew loopholes have a realisticchance of being closed even a bit,never mind entirely. Anything thatsmacks of a middle class taxincrease has little chance of passing.An option that might gain traction

is limiting the amount that peoplecan reduce their taxes throughitemized tax deductions. That wouldin effect shrink the aggregate taxloophole without eliminating anyparticular tax loophole. The TaxPolicy Center, a non-partisan thinktank, estimates that capping ataxpayer’s itemized deductions at$25,000 could bring the governmentas much as $70 billion in additionalrevenue. That brings us to the President’s

option of letting the tax cut on upperincomes expire. This is the bestindividual option for three reasons.First, cutting marginal income tax

rates back in 2001 and 2003 was abad idea to begin with. The purposewas to stimulate the economy. Butthe 2001 recession from which theeconomy was recovering was mild

(8 months in duration), and by 2003,the economy was being stimulated— and the federal budget strained— by the massive increase inhomeland security spending.Second, those marginal rate cuts

should have been reversed when theeconomy was roaring in 2004-2006.If they had been reversed, thecurrent budget situation would notbe nearly as dire, and we wouldn’tbe having the discussion we’rehaving today.Third, allowing the marginal rate

on upper incomes to expire willyield the government $110 billion(according to Congressional BudgetOffice estimates) and will do so atthe lowest cost to the economy.Republicans are calling this

option a “job killer,” asserting thatraising marginal income tax ratesreduces the incentive to work, save,invest, and engage inentrepreneurship, thus costing theeconomy jobs — 700,000 jobs,according to House Speaker JohnBoehner.The reasoning is what economists

call supply-side economics.Supply-side effects are real: thereare indeed supply-side effects ofmarginal income tax rate changes.But supply-siders have a longhistory of wildly exaggerating thesupply-side effects of taxes, and the700,000 jobs lost claim is yetanother wild claim. Empiricalevidence overwhelmingly indicatesthat supply-side effects, in general,are small. The negative supply-sideeffects of a marginal tax increase of4.6 percentage points from 35 to39.6 percent are likely to beminiscule.As I write this, the political

positioning over what to do aboutthe fiscal cliff is quite fluid. I amactually encouraged: lots of optionsfor raising revenue are beingconsidered that were not evenmentioned in the failed attempt toreduce the deficit two years ago.We’ll see how it shakes out.

BY KANDACE CAMPBELL

However well-intentioned itsarchitects might have been, theconsensus after 10 years was that“No Child Left Behind” (NCLB)had largely failed. The emphasis ontesting had led some school districtsto “teach to the test” in order to meetgoals. Because each state producedits own standardized tests, a statecould make its statewide tests easierto increase scores, a tactic thatMissouri, for example, openlyacknowledged it used.In addition, gifted students were

often left to fend for themselvesunder NCLB as funding wasdirected towards lower achieverswhose lack of progress mightjeopardize a school’s makingAdequate Yearly Progress.Furthermore, funding for electiveslike art and music dwindled;research indicates that, since 2007,almost 71% of schools reducedinstruction time in subjects likehistory, art, foreign languages, andmusic in order to give more time andresources to mathematics andEnglish.Given the opportunity in 2012 to

waive NCLB requirements, moststates—including Georgia—wereeager to do so. During 2012, 45states and 3 territories formallyadopted the Common Core StateStandards (CCSS) as an alternativeto NCLB’s standards and goals.Only Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska,Texas, and Virginia chose not toadopt the Common Core.Under NCLB, every state wrote its

own curriculum and largely decidedits own standards. The beauty ofhaving 45 states adopt CCSS is thatwhen children move from school toschool, county to county, district todistrict, or even state to state, theywill encounter the same content andstandards. They will cover the samematerial, which will make thetransition much easier. The Common Core State

Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is astate-led effort coordinated by theNational Governors AssociationCenter for Best Practices and theCouncil of Chief State SchoolOfficers. The standards weredeveloped in collaboration withteachers, school administrators, andexperts, to provide a clear andconsistent framework to preparechildren for college and theworkforce.According to the Mission

Statement of the CCSSI, “TheCommon Core State Standardsprovide a consistent, clearunderstanding of what students areexpected to learn, so teachers andparents know what they need to doto help them. The standards aredesigned to be robust and relevant tothe real world, reflecting theknowledge and skills that our youngpeople need for success in collegeand careers. With American studentsfully prepared for the future, ourcommunities will be best positionedto compete successfully in the global

economy.” This statement is foundon the CCSSI home page(http://www.corestandards.org).The need for such a mission had

become increasingly apparent asmore and more students werepassing all the required tests andgraduating from high school withoutbeing able to meet the expectationsof employers and post-secondaryeducators. Many requiredremediation in college in order tobridge the gap. The CCSS define the knowledge

and skills students should acquire intheir K-12 education careers so thatthey will graduate from high schoolable to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college coursesand in workforce training programs. The Common Core provides

rigorous standards for EnglishLanguage Arts & Literacy inHistory/Social Studies, Science, andTechnical Subjects as well as forMathematics. Separate standards forspecific subjects like biology orpsychology do not exist, and there isno plan to make such standards apart of the Common Core. Thethinking is that competenciesdeveloped in language arts and mathtranscend all coursework. Reading,writing, and critical thinking skillswill be taught and assessed acrossthe curriculum. Nevertheless, thereare separate groups working onstandards for the arts, science, andworld languages that should beavailable in the near future. The Common Core provides both

teachers and parents with a commonunderstanding of what students areexpected to learn in each grade. Thestandards “staircase” learning,providing strong foundations in theearly grades and progressing to moredifficult materials and applications.Consistent standards provideappropriate benchmarks for allstudents, regardless of where theylive.According to the website

(http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards), the standards meetsix specific criteria:• they are aligned with college andwork expectations;

• they are clear, understandable andconsistent;

• they include rigorous content andapplication of knowledge throughhigh-order skills;

• they build upon strengths andlessons of current state standards;

• they are informed by other topperforming countries, so that allstudents are prepared to succeedin our global economy andsociety; and

• they are evidence-based.Dr. Timothy Goodale, assistant

professor of education at CCGA,notes one huge advantage when onecompares the Common Core to overNCLB: “With 45 states learning thesame thing, we will have a betterindicator of where we stand as anation in regards to education.” Inaddition, Georgians will have aclearer idea of where the state ranksin education.

Goodale cautions that Georgia’stest scores in the early years ofimplementation of the CommonCore may go down. For the lastdecade, the CRCT was used toevaluate students’ progress, andteaching test-taking skills often tookprecedence over teaching content.The CRCT, in Goodale’s words,“requires minimal knowledge,”whereas the Common Core testingwill require students to use higherlevel thinking skills. Funding may be a challenge, and

Goodale notes that Georgia wasfortunate to obtain “Race to the Top”money. He also said that everyoneneeds to be patient. “You cannotdump money into a newimplementation and expect it towork in a year.”Teacher candidates at CCGA also

feel positive about the changes theCommon Core is creating in theclassrooms they will be entering inthe near future. They arecomfortable with the changes andconfident that the Common Corestandards will have a positive impacton student achievement.Sarah Moss said, “The Common

Core will create more of an evenplaying field within schools.” Sheknows that the transition has beenstressful for current teachers, but“once the transition has been made,yes, I think Common Core will havea positive effect on the educationsystem.”Emily Stone concurs: “Common

Core will absolutely affect ourcurrent education system in apositive way. Once the teachers arecomfortable with this new set ofstandards, they will essentially havefresh, new ‘tools’ to aid them in theirstudents’ success.”Overall, according to Dr. Goodale,

“This is a positive movement, withmore robust standards than wereassociated with no Child LeftBehind.” No Child Left Behind hadgood intent and might have beensuccessful at turning educationaround had states not startedsabotaging it within just a few yearsof its implementation. Goodalepredicts that the Common Core willbe a success as long as the stateprovides adequate funding andteacher training. “The key,” he said,“is to take a movement and stick toit. We will really need more thanfour to eight years [one or twoadministrations] to see if it willwork.”

BY DEAMBER PATTERSON

The environment of living around others can beexactly what you make it. Sacrifices andconformity must occur for living with someonenew to work. Here are 10 roommate etiquette tipsthat I assure you will make your home withroommates a relaxing place to be, a place you’llbe eager to go home to each day.

Establish ground rules — Ground rules aremost important because you don’t want thereto be any mix-ups in the long run. You want tomake sure that you and your roommate are onthe same page. If for some reason you andyour roommates did not set ground rules in thebeginning, politely volunteer to do somethingat first, and then suggest something that willkeep things in order. However, it will bedifficult for you to address a situation becausethe fact is you never made rules.

Know your boundaries for visitors — If you’replanning on having company, give yourroomie some sort of heads up, especially if thevisitor is staying for an extended period oftime. It isn’t a good idea to invite someoneover with whom your roommate does not getalong. Guests should respect the room’s rulesas well. If you’re the one with the visitors, letthem know how things are done. You areresponsible for your guests. Whatever yourguests do, you will be blamed for their actions.So choose your company wisely!

Cleanliness is next to godliness — Take turnswith cleaning the bathroom and living area.

Take initiative! If you notice that yourroommate is always the one cleaning up aspecific thing, either offer to do the otherchores, or alternate cleaning by creating acleaning schedule. Male visitors should alwayslift up the toilet seat when using the bathroom.This is polite especially if the place is allfemale. Pick up behind yourself! Yes, there aredays when we all get slightly lazy. Sometimeswe just want to throw our things anywherethey land and relax. We are all indeed entitledto days like this, but making a habit of it isdefinitely absurd.

Ask before taking — There will be times whenyou’ll get a roommate who will tell you thatusing his or her belongings is no problem andthat you don’t have to ask. Ask anyway! It’s agenerous gesture, and you won’t have to worryabout any confusion in case something goesmissing or gets misplaced. If you are the onewho’s made the suggestion, be careful whatyou offer! You may find that some things, youabsolutely do not want to share. Be specific!Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

Maintain peace within the environment —Your dorm or even apartment should carry afeeling of warmth inside of it. When movinginto my dorm for the first time, I worriedabout the love I’d receive inside of it. Ithought that it could never feel like the homein which I’d lived with my parents for years.To set a mood of peace, start by spreadingyour favorite candle scent throughout theplace. Make sure it is okay with yourroommate, of course. Also, settle all conflicts

immediately. It’s best not to carry a situationon for more than a day. Doing so will build uptension between you and yourroommate/roommates, which can lead to anunsettling feeling about coming home. Noroommates should feel discomfort within theplace that they are equally sharing and payingfor. When approaching your roommates, treatthem as your equal. This means that talkingdown to them is unacceptable anddisrespectful. Conflicts can be solved throughcalm voices, communication, andunderstanding. Let the small stuff go!Everything isn’t worth stressing over.Anything that’s minor and can be solvedpeacefully on your own; do just that. Withbeing in school, maintaining a steady sociallife, and getting sleep, you’ll find that youwon’t have time to stress over many things.

Allow room for alone time — Often you cantell people’s moods by the energy that they’regiving off for that day. If they aren’t actinglike they usually do, then there is probablysomething wrong. Do not ask about theirmood, for this may upset them even more.Instead, give them their space. When they areready to talk, they may or may not choose tovent to you. Do not get offended nor take itpersonally. Realize that your roommate had alife before you. You’ll have separate friendsand even want to do separate activities.Everything does not have to be done together,and you do not owe your roommate any typeof explanation. It is okay to do things without

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BY JESSICA MOBLEY

Most Americans know why theFourth of July is a holiday. Quite afew also know what we celebrate onMay 31, Memorial Day, and onNovember 11, Veteran’s Day—andthe difference. But for many,December 7 means only that thereare just 18 shopping days left ’tilChristmas.Pearl Harbor is located on the

southern coast of the island of Oahuin Hawaii. In the early morning hoursof December 7, 1941, a U.S. Armyprivate stationed there noticed a largeflight of planes on his radar screen.He was told to ignore them because aflight of B-17s from the continentalU.S. was expected at the time. U.S.officials had been aware that anattack by Japan was probable, but didnot know the time or place such anattack might occur.The Japanese attack on Pearl

Harbor that morning either crippled

or completely destroyed 18American ships and nearly 300airplanes in total. Dry docks andairfields were also destroyed. Almost2,500 men were killed and another1,000 were wounded. An Admiral isquoted as having said about theattack on Pearl Harbor, “Leavingaside the unspeakable treachery of it,the Japanese did a fine job.”The day after the attack on Pearl

Harbor, on December 8, 1941,Congress formally declared war onJapan. There was only one voteagainst it. This single vote came fromRepresentative Jeannette Rankin ofMontana, who had also voted againstU.S. involvement in World War I.Rankin was a pacifist. “As awoman,” she said, “I can’t go to war,and I refuse to send anyone else.”World War II brought with it a

major shift in naval warfare. Nolonger did the battleship dominatethe oceans. This distinction fell to the

aircraft carrier, which played acentral role in both the Japaneseattack on Pearl Harbor as well asU.S. victory. Three key targets of theJapanese—the U.S. Pacific Fleetaircraft carriers Lexington,Enterprise, and Saratoga—escapeddamage on December 7 because theywere not in the port when the attackstarted. Today, in a former hangar onFord Island in Pearl Harbor, visitorscan see firsthand the warbirds of thetime, preserved in all their glory bythe Pacific Aviation Museum.While most of the ships that were

capsized or damaged in the attack onPearl Harbor eventually returned toservice, three did not: USS Arizona,USS Oklahoma, and USS Utah.USS Arizona and 1,177 of her

crew were among the first casualtiesof the Pacific War. There haveactually been three ships named theUSS Arizona. The other two were aCivil War side-wheel steamer and a

post-Civil War steam frigate. Theywere named after the territory, asArizona did not become a state until1912. However, no other ship willever again bear the name USSArizona.The daily hoisting and lowering of

a flag over the USS Arizona has beena tradition since 1950, when AdmiralArthur W. Radford, the Commanderin Chief of the Pacific Fleet, orderedconstruction of a flag mast attachedto the boat deck of the sunken ship.The tradition started on March 7,1950. Radford requested funds for anational memorial in 1951 and 1952,but his requests were denied becauseof budgetary constraints brought onby the Korean War.In 1958, President Eisenhower

approved creation of a memorial.Today, visitors can take a trip throughhistory by visiting the USS ArizonaMemorial National Park at PearlHarbor. Designed by Honouluarchitect Alfred Preis and dedicatedon May 30, 1962, the memorialstraddles the sunken vessel withouttouching it, serving as a reminder ofthe day she was stricken and honoringthe “initial defeat and ultimatevictory” of the lives of those lost.It has become customary for every

United States Navy, Coast Guard,and Merchant Marine vessel enteringPearl Harbor to “man the rails.”Personnel serving on these ships standat attention at the guard rails andsalute the USS Arizona Memorial astheir ships glide into port.The USS Arizona continues to leak

oil into the harbor, a few drops at atime. According to survivor folklore,it is believed that the ship willcontinue to leak oil until everysurvivor has died. The National ParkService, respecting the wreck as aWar Cemetery, has taken no action tostem the leak.The USS Oklahoma capsized

during the attack on Pearl Harbor,taking 429 of her crew to theirdeaths. After about 20,000 man-hours of underwater salvageoperations, she was raised in 1943and human remains removed, but shewas never repaired. She wasdecommissioned September 1, 1944.Everything above the main deck wasremoved, and her guns were installedon the USS Pennsylvania. The hulkof the Oklahoma remained at PearlHarbor until after the war, when itwas sold as scrap December 5, 1946.

She sank under tow May 17, 1947,while enroute to San Francisco.The partially submerged hull of the

third ship that did not return toservice, USS Utah, remains at PearlHarbor today. Though 461 of hercrew survived the Japanese attack, 58did not. Bodies of four of thoseenlisted men were later recovered,but the battleship is the grave of theremaining 54, making it unlikely thatthe ship will be disturbed.In a former hangar on Ford Island,

visitors can see firsthand thewarbirds of the time, preserved in alltheir glory by the Pacific AviationMuseum.The USS Missouri, nicknamed

“Mighty Mo,” is also berthed at PearlHarbor today. She is the lastbattleship ever constructed by theUnited States. Commissioned in June1944, “Big Mo” boasts thedistinction of being the only ship inthe naval fleet to have fired her gunsduring both World War II and thePersian Gulf Wars. On September 2,1945, she played a significant role inbringing an end to WW II, when theEmpire of Japan formallysurrendered to the United States onher deck. Having received a total of 11 battle

stars for service in World War II,

Korea, and the Persian Gulf, todayMissouri is a floating museumdocked about 500 yards from theArizona Memorial. Her bow facesthe Arizona, signifying that theMissouri now watches over thoseinterred within Arizona’s hull andassures that they may rest in peace. In addition to the lore about the

ships, there are many stories ofpersonal heroism associated withPearl Harbor. Doris “Dorie” Millerenlisted in the Navy in 1939 to earnmoney for his family. He wasassigned the job of mess attendant,the only position offered to AfricanAmericans in the U.S. military at thetime. Miller was assigned to serve inthe Pacific Fleet aboard the USS WestVirginia and soon became the ship’sheavyweight boxing champion. When Pearl Harbor was attacked,

Miller quickly manned a 50-caliberanti-aircraft machine gun. He hadnever manned one before and hadnever been trained to do so. When heran out of ammunition, he helpedmove injured soldiers to thequarterdeck, saving many lives. Thecrew finally abandoned the ship,which subsequently sank. In May1942, he was presented the Navy

BY ASHLEY BONNERSECRETARY, BUSINESS STUDENTS

SOCIETY

As is true for many collegestudents, finances are probablyalways on your mind. College canhave a big impact on your wallet.From the student fees for housing,tuition, and books to extracurricularactivities such as nightlife, going outto eat, and spur-of-the-moment trips,the debt could be tremendous. Many students receive no advice

before heading off to college on howto keep their finances in order. Sowould you like to learn how to“protect your green” and actuallyhave money when you graduate?Here are a few tips and ideas to keepin mind. They may even help youlearn the basics of Finance 101.• CREATE A BUDGET! This doesnot need to be fancy and haveevery detail ironed out. Just knowwhat money you have coming inand how much of that is actuallydisposable income. If you havebills you know are due, write themdown and keep track of when theyare due as opposed to playingcatch-up when you get paid. Onceyou figure out what’s coming inand what’s going out, you willknow how much money you haveto “play with” during the month. • USE CREDIT CARDS WISELY!Yes, a credit card is a great way tohelp establish credit. But, justbecause you have a credit card

does not mean you need to use itto buy that new iPhone that justcame out. Remember, a credit cardis like a loan. Not like the one youwould get from your parents, butone that you have to pay back, nomatter what. Keep that in mindbefore you rack up the bill. Creditcard debt, once it gets high, is veryhard to pay off.• KEEP TRACK OF SPENDING!When you make a purchase withyour debit or credit card, write itdown so you know how much youhave spent. This will helpdetermine how much money youhave left in your account or onyour credit card. Not keeping trackof your spending can cause you tooverdraft on your bank accountand have to pay extra fees.• LOOK FOR DISCOUNTS ANDDEALS! Whether it’s at themovies, the bookstore, orStarbucks, many places will give astudent discount. It never hurts toask! Be sure to check outhttp://www.ccga.edu/SDServices/MarinersMates.asp to find dozensof discounts available to CCGAstudents. Trust me, they save yougood money!• KNOW WHAT TRIGGERSYOUR SPENDING! Everyonehas a weakness when he or shegoes shopping. For some it can beclothes, shoes, or whatever newelectronic device just came out.Know before you go out whattriggers your spending. Avoid

those stores and places! This willhelp you save money. • GET A PART-TIME JOB! It isnot as hard as you think to have apart-time job and go to school. It maybe an adjustment at first, but onceyou learn to work it around yourschool schedule, you will be happyto have that extra spending money. • SET A GOAL! If you havestudent loans or debt that you haveaccumulated throughout school, seta goal for how you will pay thoseoff. Or if that is not the situationyou are in, set a goal for savingmoney so that when you graduate,you will have a little bit of moneyto venture out on your own.I hope that these tips will be

beneficial to you. I gathered myinformation from various sites,including www.dailyfinance.com,www.usatodayeducate.com, andwww.ahwatukee.com. There aremany more tips out there to help youstay on a great financial track whilein college. Good luck!

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BY MAGGIE BEESGA PRESIDENT

With the semester under wraps,now is the time more than ever to getinvolved! SGA has been hard atwork to complete the fall semesterstrong. With the Halloween Dance,our political events, andHunger/Homeless Week behind us,we closed out the semester with theBrunswick Christmas Parade and aWrap-Up Party. For the Brunswick Christmas

Parade, SGA sponsored a float torepresent the college, decorated inits finest blue and white! The floathad a theme of a “winterwonderland” mixed with a “pirateship.” Decorating was open to allstudents, faculty, and staff, whoeverwanted to come and help celebrate alittle Coastal Georgia Mariner pride!We decorated the float on Friday,November 30, behind the SAC, forthe Saturday morning parade. For the final event of the semester,

SGA hosted a wrap-up partycelebrating the fall semester’s end.On December 5 in the SAC, we puton a gingerbread house competition.Who was in attendance? All SGA

Executive Board members andSenators. It was an opportunity forstudents to come and meet theirsenators and discuss anything andeverything they wanted over somehot cocoa and cookies. While notchatting with senators, they took partin our gingerbread housecompetition! All supplies wereprovided, and winners received agift card prize and some freebiesfrom the bookstore. Who doesn’tlove some free money?But the year is not over. We have

been hard at work in our executivemeetings planning out the bestspring semester we can for you all.For spring semester, we are excitedto offer to you our movie showingsin the first two months, as well asBlack History Month specials. We’llalso be teaming up with otherorganizations to throw someoutstanding events. But let’s notforget about SGA Executive Boardelections. The spring is packed withmany events to be green!But why wait till the spring? Get

with your class senators now, ortomorrow, or at our wrap-up party!Be the green today and every day forthe rest of this semester.

BY DEAMBER PATTERSON

During the winter time, we start to add moreclothing to our outfits to accessorize. Also, you’llfind that adding certain jewelries and even scarvesare quite common as well. When accessorizing, you’ll often find that people

are choosing all of the wrong ways to go aboutmaking their outfits warm, comfy, and stylish. Withthe idea of layering up does not come the idea ofadding every piece of clothing from your wardrobeto your outfit for that day. It seems that the conceptof “Less is more” has left a lot of people. One common slip up among girls is wearing

Ugg boots in warm weather. Ugg boots are madeof sheepskin, and the insides are usually coatedwith fur. This is to keep toes warm on chilly days.They aren’t very stylish, but they can be thrownon with pretty much any pants when in a rush. Soultimately the urge to want to wear them isinevitable. Warm weather with these boots will make your

toes feel completely soggy. Another violationinvolving the Ugg boot is wearing them withshorts. Overall, shorts and boots do not set someamazing trend. Wearing boots and shorts isdefinitely a contradiction. The question becomes,“Are you hot? Or are you cold?” for that day. Oversized jewelry can become quite annoying.

Have you noticed the girl who sits in class and, asshe’s writing, her bracelets dangle back and forth?How undesirable! Bracelets should be fitted toyour arm and nice to look at, not nice to hear. Please don’t wear earrings that are almost larger

than your head. This goes to the girls with the bighooped earrings that shine of some type ofmanufactured plastic. Guys are definitely not left out in the jewelry

department. Studded bracelets (usually worn byguys or any group that labels them as “emo”) areunappealing. They give off the wrong message

with their dark colors and sharpness. However, Iam aware of the studded bracelets that arepurchased for a couple of bucks that areabsolutely fake. Still, this makes you seem as ifyou’re trying to impress people, but not quitethere. If you do choose to wear this type ofbracelet, be sure not to wear it to a job interviewof any sort!Lipsticks, makeup, scarves, and even hair are

all a part of accessorizing. Did you know that thesimplest addition to your appearance that day canmake or break your entire outfit? Know your colors! It’s always best when doing

makeup to understand the concept of “Less ismore” once again. Always stick to a natural look.When piling on large amounts of makeup, it limitsthe balance you’ll have for your full appearance.Also, it’s unhealthy for your skin and can causeblemishes. Having new breakouts on your facecan bring down your confidence level and candefinitely affect the way that you choose yourclothing. You want people to see you, not yourmakeup and not your pimples. In winter, red and nude lipsticks are a joy! Red

emphasizes the sharpness of wintry days, andnude keeps everything natural, right into theactual color of your lips. Outrageous shades ofpurples, blacks, and blues are usually stylish onlyfor Halloween. Because we are college students,the idea of keeping everything mature isimportant! You cannot be taken seriously with thelook of costume makeup. Scarves are made in several different styles and

are used for a lot of purposes. There are severalways one can be tied around the neck for a fun andplayful look that is mature as well. Scarves keepus warm; however, if you have a woolen scarf thatclearly is made for that purpose, tying it aroundyour head for a headband is a silly gesture.Thinner scarves are made for this purpose. Heavy

scarves around your head only weigh you downand affect your posture. Your hair has a very important role in the way

your outfit will blossom. No need to addunnecessary hair pieces such as feathers and neoncolored clip-ins. Those are usually playful thingsbeginning teens do in the summertime. Hair canchange the outfit completely! If you wantsomething new for the cold air, dark hair colorsare always attractive. Explore different ways towear your hair up or down. There are tons of waysthat’ll make you look fresh and filled with beauty.Use what you are naturally born with and given asmuch as possible. Know that adding objects toyour hair will not make you less or more beautiful. Through accessorizing over the years, the one

thing that has completely blown me away isgloves with the fingertips cut out. The wholepurpose of gloves or mittens is to keep your handswarm in cold weather. It wastes material bycutting them off, and they serve absolutely nopurpose. Buy a pair of gloves, and keep them theway they are. No use in ruining anything. Flip flops and socks at any time are absolutely

unacceptable, guys! This is another contradictionthat concerns the weather. The purpose of flipflops is to let your toes breathe on a nice sunnyday. By adding socks, it brings an awful look toyour footwear. Wearing socks with flip flops islike wearing a fur coat with shorts. Socks are towear when it is cold or to prevent feet fromsweating. So, wear your flip flops without thesocks. When you wear your socks, wear sneakers.You don’t want too many accessories to take

away from an already wonderful outfit. If you arestuck at any time on what may or may not lookgood together, look it up or even ask for anopinion from a friend. If there’s anything that youcan take from this article, it’s to remember “Lessis more.”

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BY CARY KNAPP

Thanks to the Golden Isles Arts and HumanitiesAssociation, this February the college will once again bea part of The Big Read, a program of the NationalEndowment for the Arts, designed to revitalize the role ofliterature in American culture and to encourage citizens toread for pleasure and enlightenment. The Big Readprovides citizens with the opportunity to read and discussa single book within their communities. Past Big Reads incoastal Georgia have included To Kill a Mockingbird,The Great Gatsby, and The Maltese Falcon.In 2013, The Big Read will be devoted to Thornton

Wilder and his novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927)and his play Our Town (1938). At first glance, the twomay appear to have little in common. One is about thesearch for meaning after a fatal bridge collapse in Peru,the other about life in a small New Hampshire town. Only after contemplating these timeless stories side by

side do we begin to discover the signature they share: anappreciation for life’s preciousness in the shadow ofeternity. Both have enjoyed enormous success since themoment they first appeared and both won PulitzerPrizes, and neither has ever been out of print. Because they have been widely read or performed

abroad, this novel and play are not only Americanclassics but classics of world literature as well. They areso well known, in fact, that we easily take them forgranted. Whether you are rediscovering Wilder’s workor entering his world for the first time, you are joiningthousands of his readers in exploring the fundamentalmeaning of human existence. Be a part of the activities surrounding The Big Read:Thornton Wilder; there’s bound to be something foreveryone. The college will offer a series of Pulitzer Prizewinning plays that have been made into outstandingfilms:Wednesday, February 6 — the musical RentTuesday, February 19 — A Streetcar Named DesireThursday, February 21 — That Championship Season

These films will be shown in the Stembler Theatre at 7p.m. Also at the college and again in the Stembler at 7 p.m.,

there will be a special showing of the documentary OT:Our Town. This film details how, against all odds, thestudents of Dominguez High School in the barrio of LosAngeles set out to put on the school’s first theatricalproduction in more than 20 years. Could Wilder’s OurTown about rural life have anything to do with an innercity in California? OT: Our Town follows the students ontheir discovery of the power of art and the human spirit.Off campus there will be many activities associated

with The Big Read: Thornton Wilder. The First FridayKick-off in downtown Brunswick on February 1 (5 to 8p.m.) promises to be a blast, as most First Fridays are.And on Tuesday, February 5, at 7 p.m. at the HistoricRitz Theatre in Brunswick, the critically acclaimedbiographer Penelope Niven discusses her recent book,Thornton Wilder: A Life. This first biography of Wilderto be based on unprecedented access to thousands ofpages of letters, public and private journals, manuscripts,and other documentary evidence of Wilder’s life, work,and times has been called by Edward Albee “a splendidand long-needed work.”

BY BRIAN WEESE, CAREER COUNSELOR

I know dressing up isn’t always high on a collegestudent’s agenda. You roll out of bed after a late night “atthe library,” throw on a ball cap, and run across campusto make that 8:00 class. Laundry facilities are sometimeslimited, so if your clothes pass the smell test, they’regood to go for at least one more wear.However, there are times when you do need to look

your best. There are often programs and activities goingon around campus, and you never know whom you willmeet at these events. A big part of the unwrittencurriculum of college is the networking opportunitiesyou will encounter. You’ve heard the corny mantra timeand again, but it is true: “You never get a second chanceto make a first impression.”Certain situations call for certain attire. Know your

situation and be prepared properly. “Business Casual” does not mean shorts and flip-

flops. For men, it means khaki pants or dark slacks, adark leather belt, a button-down or “polo” collared shirt,and dark leather shoes with matching socks. For women, it means a longer skirt or slacks,

conservative blouse or sweater, and closed-toed shoes.Of course, everything should be neatly pressed or at leastwrinkle free. Sometimes hanging your clothes in thebathroom while you take a hot shower will help takewrinkles out of clothes. “Business Attire” is much more formal. For men, this

means a dark-colored suit. Pin-stripes are okay as longas the stripes are thin and, from a distance, the suit looksdark. Under the suit jacket, men need to wear a long-sleeved white or blue button-down collared shirt. Darkleather shoes with matching socks and a matching beltshould be worn. Choose a tie that has one primary color.Red and yellow are often described as “power ties.” Atwww.Tie-a-tie.net, you will find instructions on how totie a tie if you have never done it before. Women should wear dark colored pants suits or skirt

suits. Skirts should be at the knee; for business, shortskirts are never appropriate. Never buy a skirt withoutsitting down in it to make sure it covers your thighs.With the suit, you should wear a light-colored blousewith a conservative neckline. Skin colored hose and

closed-toed heels finish the look. Business attirerequires your clothes to be dry-cleaned, ironed, andstarched.Jewelry in all situations should be kept to a minimum.

One ring per hand and small earrings are best. Wear anice professional-looking watch (no plastic sportswatches, please). Walmart has many inexpensivewatches that don’t look cheap. Dressing for success is a skill that all college students

should develop. Making the right first impression isessential to starting your career down the right path.

BY MATTHEW MCINTYRE

While there are many differentways to impact students, one of themost interactive is through theCCGA 1101 Peer Mentor Program.This program is an innovativeapproach to assist first-year studentstransition into college and to helpthem achieve success in their collegecareer.Incoming freshman are required to

take CCGA 1101, the CollegeSuccess Seminar, which focuses onproviding students with pertinentand relevant information aimed athelping them succeed in college. Thementor program takes this a stepfurther and places, within the class, afellow student who acts as a resourcefor the students. Combining CCGA1101 course content with a mentor

greatly assists in helping the courseachieve its goal to facilitate students’transition into college and theiroverall college success. The CCGA 1101 mentor program

is a peer-facilitated programdesigned to assist students withbridging the transition between highschool and college. Funded by theZeist Foundation as part of theSuccess First grant, this programhelps incoming students realize andlearn to navigate the vast differencesbetween college and high school. The CCGA 1101 mentors are

academically successful students,typically upper level, who act as aresource for students in the class.While they attend each class periodand assist the instructor, they are notan extension of the instructor, but aknowledgeable peer who is availableto answer questions and provideuseful information and guidance. Essentially, the mentors offer the

students a less intimidating person ofwhom they can ask questions. Thementors, having experience withmany of the issues that incomingstudents are dealing with (i.e.financial aid, receiving tutoring, andso on) are able to provide guidanceon how to deal with them. Also, thementor acts as a liaison between thestudents and the institution byconnecting the incoming studentwith various departments, offices,and organizations as well as withother students, staff, and faculty. Often students are simply unaware

of the myriad of resources andopportunities available to them. Thementors help to introduce and

connect the incoming students tothese resources and ensure thatstudents are encouraged to takeadvantage of opportunities. Incoming students are presented

with a plethora of new experiencesand information, much of which canbe overwhelming. The mentors helpstudents navigate their newsurroundings. One of the biggestways that mentors help students issimply by being available. Often allstudents need is someone who willlisten to them and provide someguidance. The presence of a mentorin the CCGA 1101 class allows newstudents to gain valuable advicefrom an experienced student earlyrather than late in their collegecareers.Most students who serve as

mentors have benefited from havingsomeone who assisted them whenthey were beginning their collegecareer. These mentors, realizing theimpact that a specific person had ontheir success, want to impactincoming students and help them tobe as successful as they were. Often,if they had not had someone to guidethem, they would not have continuedto pursue their education. While this is often cited as one of

the main reasons for a studentdeciding to participate in thisprogram, there are several otherreasons why students becomementors. This program providesmentors the opportunity to networkwith other individuals, offices, anddepartments around campus. Byincreasing their networking, it helpsthe mentors to provide informationmore effectively to other students. Another benefit for mentors is the

opportunity to use the experience toimprove their resume or academicportfolio. This program offersstudents a great way to gain andsubsequently display leadershipexperience. In addition, it displays astudent’s well-roundedness,willingness, and ability to assistother students. Finally, students whobecome mentors receive a $500stipend at the end of the semesterduring which they served. The CCGA 1101 mentor program

offers students a great opportunity togain valuable experience. Bybecoming a CCGA 1101 mentor, astudent will be able to positivelyimpact an incoming student’stransition into college as well as addto their own overall success.If you have a 3.0 or higher GPA

and are interested in becoming amentor, please come by the ATTICto pick up an application to begin theprocess. This is a great way to havea positive impact on incomingstudents, give back to the institution,gain valuable experience, and make$500. All students who are selectedto become mentors are required toattend mentor training prior toattending their CCGA 1101 class.

Do You Have What It Takes to Bea CCGA 1101 Mentor?

Business administration student Don Jones was offered aninternship and won an iTunes gift card at the 2012 Fall Job &Internship Fair.

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS

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ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL EDUCATORS (ACE)Advisors: Dr. Claire Hughes & Sarah Hartman

A Pie in the Face for ACE! ACE recently organized a fundraiserin which students and faculty willingly participated by donatingfunds to faculty jars. The two faculty members with the highesttotals (each had to exceed $50 in donations) were “pied” outside ofthe Coffin building on Tuesday, October 30th. ACE raised over$200 with this fundraiser. Our two winners: second highest total —Dr. Sharon Sellers-Clark; highest total — Dr. Claire Hughes.

CULINARY HOSPITALITY EDUCATIONFELLOWSHIP (C.H.E.F.)

Advisors: Steve Ingersoll & Walter WrightC.H.E.F. will be having a cookie sale the day before Valentine’s Day in

Brunswick from 2 to 4 p.m. On March 18th and April 10th, they will behaving bake sales in Camden as well from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

RADIOGRAPHERS’ CLUBAdvisors: Tina Griffith, Bonnie Tobias, & Sheronda CuffieBreast Cancer Awareness

Community Service Fundraiser:Radiography students participatedin the CCGA Campus-Wide BreastCancer Awareness event onOctober 10, 2012. They also heldclub fundraiser events on October17 and 25. The students raised$375! All of the funds weredonated to the SGHS Foundationfor the purchase of informationalbooklets that are given to allpatients who are newly diagnosedwith breast cancer. Pictured at right (left to right) areAnna Lane, Lauren Sims, EricaTatum, Julia Estrada, BrittanySmith, Ginny O’Quinn, and ShaylaBartley.

Explore Your Horizons – Middle School Girls Campus Event: Taryn Hilland Jaci McCall joined instructor Bonnie Tobias in providing aneducational experience geared toward a career in the field of diagnosticimaging.

National Radiologic Technologist Week – November 5 – 9: The studentspaid tribute to all of the radiologic technologists who provide them with

guidance during their clinicaleducation courses. The studentsposted a formal thank-you in theSGHS Team Talk Newsletter, andthey delivered snacks to all of theSGHS and Southern Orthopaedicsand Sports Medicine clinicaleducation sites. They drew names

and awarded four lucky technologists with “lunch on us”! Pictured areLauren Sims, Erica Tatum, Technologists Mandy Carter, Ginny O’Quinn,and Beth Williams.

Manna House Donation/Volunteers for the Hunger and HomelessAwareness Effort: Radiography students donated $25 toward the purchaseof perishable goods for the Saturday, November 17th event. They collected13 jars of pasta sauce, 15pounds of pasta, and twoloaves of French bread. Theseitems were delivered to theSGA on Tuesday, November13. Instructor Sheronda Cuffieassisted with the volunteereffort that Saturday.Pictured delivering the foodare Mickey Dixon, MeganHicks, Shannan Jones, JaciMcCall, Danielle Long.

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CCooaassttaall’’ss GGoott TTaalleenntt ((OOppeenn MMiicc NNiigghhtt))January 31 from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., Stembler TheatreCome out and support your classmates as they showoff their musical and comedic talents OR show them yours!

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CCGA ResidentAssistants Serving OurHousing Community

BYALEXIS CUNLIFFE AND AMBER SUTOR

Want to get involved? Looking for leadership experience? Trying to boostyour resume? Desire to make a difference? You should apply to be aResident Assistant!An RA is one of the most important positions in the Office of Residence

Life and Housing. RAs often serve as the face and voice of the department.RAs are student leaders who make a difference in the lives of students oncampus. Is that all Resident Assistants do? No way! Here is a list of other duties

that they perform:• Conflict coordinator – helps to resolve issues that may arise betweensuitemates

• Event coordinator – plans and implements social activities andgatherings for residents

• Support person – always there to help anyone who is feeling homesickand to provide support for students

• Floor monitor – promotes a healthy living environment and monitorsbehavior

• Go-to person – answers any questions that residents may haveHow would a current RA describe the job? RA Ty Bacon states that “being

an RA is a valuable position. You have the opportunity to have an impact, tocurve the perception of incoming freshman. You can make any student’s timeas a resident a very awesome experience.”Is this the job for you? If you’d like to pursue student leadership

opportunities, get to know an RA and find out if you, too, have what it takesto build a community and change lives.Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available in January

at http://www.ccga.edu/reslife. Click on Employment on the menu on theleft. Applications are due February 22, 2013. For more information about becoming an RA, contact Amber Sutor,

Residence Hall Director, at <asutor@ccga.edu> or 912-279-4540.

INTRAMURALSThe Physical Education Department, along with Recreation & Wellness,

would like to congratulate the participants and the winners of the 2012Turkey Trot which took place November 15 on the Brunswick CampusPAR course. Now in its 28th year, the 1.5-mile Turkey Trot features Male and Female

Divisions as well as a Team Division. The individual male and femalewinners are determined by their times; the top three finishers in eachdivision receive trophies. The team winners are determined based on howclose the team finishes to its estimated time, which the participants submitprior to the race. Team winners receive turkeys that they can bring homefor Thanksgiving or donate to a worthy cause.Female1st – Danielle Ontivero – 10m 41s2nd – Rochelle Picard – 11m 18s3rd – Lori Tigani – 11m 52sMale1st – Kristopher Harper – 8m 52s2nd – Tyler Mimbs – 8m 55s3rd – Sean McCleary – 8m 57Team1st – Melody Westberry and Brittni Flowers – 17 seconds off estimated time2nd – Lori and Mike Tigani – 24 seconds off estimated time3rd – Alexia Branch and Alexia Doke – 47 seconds off estimated time

the street from their hotel. Thatafternoon, they walked to theconcert and enjoyed a reggae/popCosta Rican band.“Basic necessities are something I

feel most Americans have no ideaabout,” according to computerscience major Jake Kutrufis. “Tomost Americans, me included, basicnecessities are a 50mbps Internetconnection, 300 HD channels, andclimate control, but once you leaveAmerica, you really learn what’snecessary and what’s not.”Kutrufis explained that once he

got to Costa Rica, the very first thinghe noticed was that the airport didnot have Wi-Fi. “To me,” saidKutrufis, “constant Internetconnection was something I wasalways used to and could alwaystake advantage of it, but during mytime in Costa Rica, I learned that theInternet is not the necessity that Ithought it was. If anything, it wasgood not to need to check e-mail orFacebook except for communicationwith family, but even then, if I hadto, I could buy a prepaid phone cardand call.” In the town of Monteverde,

students enjoyed cool mountain air,old growth forests, and traditionalCosta Rican hospitality. SavannahGriswold noted that the weather inthe mountains was much cooler, butthat she still rarely needed a jacket;she thought the weather was perfect.While chicken, beans, and rice areoften served at meals, the groupdined on one occasion at an Italianrestaurant preparing pizzas in awood-burning brick oven. A highlight for many in

Monteverde was zip-lining by cableand harness through the forest andfree-falling on a “Tarzan” swing. ForGriswold, zip-lining through themountains was her favorite activitythat the students did together as agroup. “I was really scared at first,”said Griswold, “but when I got thehang of it, I had such an awesometime. It was an adrenaline rush andthe scenery was absolutelyoutstanding.”While in the mountains, students

met daily in the conference room ofthe hotel for classroom instruction.The group also explored a coffeefarm and observed the processesinvolved with cultivating andmarketing organic coffee.John Taylor, a general studies

major, thoroughly enjoyed the tour.He noted that, on the way to theplantation, “we saw a monkey onsome power lines and the driverstopped so we could take pictures.”He remembers that the roads werevery narrow and that some of the

bridges were only wide enough forone car at a time.Taylor enjoyed meeting

Alejandro, one of the owners ofThrive Coffee, who taught the groupabout how his company was tryingto cut out the middle man and givemore support to the farmers who domost of the work but get the leastpay. “We spent the day walkingthrough the planted coffee fields thatwere on the hillside,” explainedTaylor. “We stopped at the owner’shouse for some coffee and a pastrythat his sister had just made fromscratch.” Students also relaxed in hot

springs at Volcano Arenal; swam inthe Pacific Ocean while touring thecoastal city of Manuel Antonio; andviewed monkeys, sloths, andmacaws at Manuel Antonio NationalPark. On the return to San Jose,some students decided to gowhitewater rafting on the PacuareRiver.Mathematics major Jordan Davis

expounds, “Six of us went[whitewater rafting], and I had thetime of my life. It was really a teameffort, and sometimes we could notpaddle because we were so busylaughing. This was a great way toend the trip, and we have somepictures from it that are going to lasta lifetime.”“The classes that we had while we

were in Costa Rica were veryinteresting,” concluded Griswold.“Going into this trip, I was worriedthat because of the time constraintissue that we would be spending alot of our time in class and not havevery much free time to explore andreally get to experience things,” butshe felt that the teachers did a greatjob of using time wisely in order tomake the experience worthwhile. “Itis nice to have a laid-backenvironment to learn in,” accordingto Griswold, “because I feel that Ilearn more and appreciate thecontent more when I am relaxed andcomfortable.”The College of Coastal Georgia

will offer another study-abroad tripto Costa Rica in 2013 from May17th to May 28th. Courses that willbe offered include ANTH 1102,ANTH 3202, COMM 2200, GEOL1121, PSYC 1101, and SPAN 1001. Students may download the Costa

Rica study-abroad application athttp://www.ccga.edu/SDServices/clubs/CostaRica.asp and submit it toTyler Bagwell in AcademicCommons North, Room 236.Additional information is availableby calling Bagwell at 279.5882 oremailing at <tbagwell@ccga.edu>.

SpringProgrammingHighlights

Cross for courage during battle, the firstAfrican American to receive such an honor.He was pinned by Admiral Chester W.Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the PacificFleet, on the deck of the aircraftcarrier Enterprise.In November 1943, Miller was serving

on the USS Liscome Bay in the GilbertIslands. The warship was struck by atorpedo from a Japanese submarine,detonating the aircraft bomb magazine.The ship sank within minutes, and Millerwas presumed to be among the 646 crewmembers who died.Miller was also entitled to receive the

Purple Heart Medal, the American DefenseService Medal, the Asiatic-PacificCampaign Medal, and the World War IIVictory Medal. The USS Millerwas namedafter him in 1973. In 1991, a bronzecommemorative plaque was commissionedin his honor and placed at the MillerFamily Park, which is located in the U.S.Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. And inFebruary 2010, the United States PostalService issued a commemorative stamp inhis nameThe first woman to receive the Purple

Heart was chief nurse Lt. Annie Fox. Sheearned it for her leadership abilities and for

the bravery she displayed while fulfillingher duties during and after the attack onPearl Harbor.“Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date

which will live in world history”: thosewords began the first draft of PresidentFranklin Roosevelt’s seven-minute speechbefore Congress on December 8, 1941.Annotations to his draft show the wordsworld history crossed out. Rooseveltreplaced the phrase with “a date which willlive in infamy.” Even so, he has beenwidely misquoted. Many sources have himsaying “a day that will live in infamy,” butclearly it was the date of December 7 that

Roosevelt wanted Americans never toforget. Although December 7 is known as Pearl

Harbor Day, it is not considered a federalholiday. The nation does, however,continue to honor the thousands who wereinjured or killed during the attack. As ameans of honoring those lost, the WhiteHouse, American homes, and allgovernment establishments across thecountry lower the American flag to half-staff. If a flag cannot be flown at half-staff,the American Legion encourages adding ablack ribbon at the top of the pole toindicate mourning.

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BY BYRON ANDERSON

Depression is a mood disorder thataffects a person’s feelings, thoughts,and behavior. According to theNational Institute of Mental Health(NIMH), the age of a person’s firstexperience with depressioncommonly ranges from 18 to 24, theage of many college students.Fortunately, students often have

access to free counseling andscreening. Students at the College ofCoastal Georgia can visitwww.ccga.edu/ocs to learn moreinformation about counseling.Counseling is done by professionals,and all information shared isconfidential. Counseling is free forstudents with four credit hours ormore.There are a variety of reasons that

a person decides to attend college:self-improvement, a better job,advanced education, the collegesocial life, independence, or simplyto please his or her parents. Once incollege, students find it is a placewhere frequent changes andadjustments have to be made in theirlives. Whatever the reason for choosing

to attend college, a student shouldwant to enjoy his or her collegeexperience; however, there is asignificant amount of work that onehas to complete in a semester. Fromthe beginning process of applyingfor financial aid, to the final decisionmaking stage of what career path topursue post-graduation, collegestudents are challenged. CCGA psychology professor

Charlsie Myers gives her insight onhow the difficulties of adjusting tocollege can play a part in causingstress in a student’s life: “College isa crucial time for identitydevelopment, which can stir uppotential stress. Today’s students areoften juggling multipleresponsibilities, work, school,family, clubs, and so on. Manystudents find the adjustmentdifficult,” said Professor Myers.While some students can balance

the difficulties of college life withtheir personal lives, others strugglewith the weight of added stress.Having to complete homeworkassignments or projects and to studyfor final exams is stressful enough,but add a full-time job to the busyschedule of a student’s life and youhave stress building upon stress. Thedevelopment of stress and anxietycan lead to depression, and, if notcontrolled, depression can lead toserious problems. There is a high level of

competition among college students,and some feel as though they have tolive up to the expectations of theirfamilies and peers to be accepted.Maintaining good academicstanding, maintaining a goodspiritual and emotional balance, anddeveloping and maintaining ahealthy social life in an environmentthat is fairly new to a student can add

large amounts of pressure onto astudent, causing him or her to feeloverwhelmed by the realities of life. Some students learn to cope with

the pressure, but other students mayhave trouble overcoming theirinternal struggles, allowing theirproblems to consume them.Students’ keeping quiet about themental stressors in their lives orrefusing to find a healthy outlet fortheir stress leads to depression. Depression is a mixture of

emotions, and although depression iscommon, it can have serious effectson a student’s life. The level ofdepression that a person mayexperience ranges from normal tomild, moderate, or severe.Symptoms of depression includefeeling lonely, anxious, guilty,worthless, sad, restless, angry,empty, suicidal, low on energy, orapathetic.One major reason students

hesitate to speak out about theirproblems with depression is thatthey do not want to be judged orlabeled as having mental issues. Incertain cases, depression may be aresult of a student’s cognition or agenetic predisposition, but that is notalways the case. Physical injuries to college

athletes may hinder them fromperforming to their full potential,causing them to miss a large portionof their athletic season. The injurymay cause them to stop training, andnot training may lead to bad eatinghabits or a higher level of anxietyand uncertainty in their future. Ifignored, that anxiety and uncertaintycan cause a college athlete to go intodepression. Depression shows no bias; it can

occur in any student’s life,regardless of race, age, gender,religion, or social status. Depressioncan be a short-term phase or a long-term battle, depending on how astudent handles the circumstances. Aperson should never be ashamed ofbeing depressed because depressionis not a measure of how strong orweak someone is. It is a commonproblem that many students areconfronted with. Some students may think that, in

order to be cured of their depression,they may have to be prescribedmedication, so the students mayattempt to self-medicate with drugsand alcoho—which is never a goodidea. Drugs and alcohol lead to moresevere problems and complicationswith a student’s depression andanxiety, such as suicide. Ignoringsymptoms can lead to majordepressive disorders, which undersevere circumstances have to bemedically treated withantidepressants. If you are in a state of depression,

speaking with a friend or a counselorcan be a very helpful solution and afar better alternative than drugs andalcohol. CCGA student AllenJenkins has had his share of personal

issues while attending college, butinstead of finding comfort in drugsand alcohol, Allen found help infriends and music. “Music andinteracting with new people aroundthe campus helped me to deal withmy personal problems. Talking tofellow students and hearing theirstruggles made me realize that a lotof students were going throughsimilar or worse situations in lifethan me, and they were managing tomake it through their classes andtheir everyday lives,” said Jenkins. Staying silent about depression

only makes matters worse, andcuring one’s depression does notalways require medication.Depression is a serious matter, so ifyou are feeling depressed, do not sitidle. Seek help or counseling fromyour friends, family, or aprofessional. Counselors who will assist

students in identifying theirproblems and in reaching their goalsare available for CCGA students. Tomake an appointment, contact thereceptionist at the Student HealthCenter, Lanelle Rogers, at912.279.4537, email her at<lrogers@ccga.edu>, or visit her onthe second floor of the BrunswickCampus Center.One student speaking out about

his or her depression may help alarger population of students whoare silently fighting againstdepression themselves.

BY CONNOR HAYES

Jangly, reverb-laden guitar chords,switching between high-pitched riffsand lethargic drone. Fuzzy voicesand aggressive lyrics. Raucousaudiences, using copious amounts ofvarious substances, both legal andillegal, preoccupied with causinghavoc, or basking in the chaos of themoment.These are all trademarks of a

genre that rose to prominence duringthe tumultuous 1960s and thenseemingly disappeared as quickly asit had come, only to arise for shortperiods of time in differentincarnations throughout thefollowing decades. The year is now 2012. Garage

Rock is back once again.It may be the 21st century;

however, the methods of producing(and what really defines this eclecticgenre of music) are no different thanthey were 50 years ago: instead offocusing on a clear, sterile studiorecording, garage rock favors a moredistorted, rawer sound. The term“fuzz” is often used to describe theodd, static-like layer of sound thatcharacterizes the genre.Some of the greats of the original

movement of ’60s garage rock wereThe Kinks, The Trashmen, and TheKingsmen.Survivors of the ’60s may not be

familiar with garage rock, but theymight remember psychedelic rock.What is psychedelic rock, and whatdoes it have to do with garage rock?To know the answer to that questionis to know how music often evolves:It changes gradually into somethingelse. By 1966, artists had become more

adventurous with not only theirmelodies, but also with their lyrics.However, the “fuzz” remained,although in a somewhat diminishedversion. Combine this with drawn-out, resonating guitar chords;strange auxiliary instruments likeharmonicas, tambourines, flutes, andorgans; and harmonizing vocals, andwe have the beginning of whatwould come to be known as“psychedelic rock.” Forerunners ofthis derivative of garage rockincluded The Hombres, BluesMagoos, 13th Floor Elevators,Buffalo Springfield, and The Doors(just to name a few).In the following decades, these

genres began to separate, todistinguish themselves from one

another. However, at present, theyseem to have grown close onceagain. Two bands seem to mostexemplify this strange musicalphenomenon are Ty Segall andfellow San Francisco area groupThee Oh Sees.Ty Segall was involved with

several bands in the Orange Countyand San Francisco Bay areas, butonly started his solo career in 2008,with his full-length LP Horn theUnicorn. This album was garagerock at its truest: primal, fuzz-layered, with shouted lyrics anddriven tempos (a notable trackwould be “The Drag”). His next twoalbums, Ty Segall and Lemons,followed in a similar sonic style. It was Ty Segall’s 2010 hit album

Melted, however, that showed hisfans the full measure of hisinnovation. Songs like “Finger” and“Ceasar” both had psychedelic andgarage characteristics blended:distorted vocals, but also heavy fuzz;and alternative instruments (such asacoustic guitar and flutes), but alsoheavy hitting electric guitar solos.Yet, Ty Segall’s best blending of

psychedelic and garage styles hasbeen 2011’s Goodbye Bread. In aninterview, Ty specifically stated thathe was going for a “John Lennon-esque” album. This manifests itselfin the countless obviouslypsychedelically-influenced songtitles that populate the tracklist:“You Make the Sun Fry,” “My HeadExplodes,” “I Am With You,” and“Where Your Head Goes.” However, as with all of Ty’s more

recent albums, there is one song onGoodbye Bread that defines theduality of his passion for classicgarage rock and revival psychedelicrock, and that song is “The Floor.”This track switches seamlesslybetween breakneck guitar riffs (bothacoustic and electric), simultaneousorgan and percussion parts, andlucid, echoing guitar chords coupledwith Ty’s cooing vocals. Taken witha healthy dose of Segall’s trademarkludicrous guitar solo bits, it’s one ofthe most powerful tracks on analready tremendous record.Thee Oh Sees are similar in

origin—and one could also say insound—but upon close inspection,they tend to be another beastaltogether. The band is fronted byJohn Dwyer, an active veteran of theSan Francisco underground musicscene (having been a member ofCoachwhips, Pink and Brown,

Yikes, and The Hospitals to name afew), taking the position of leadvocals and guitar. Other bandmembers include Brigid Dawson,who provides keyboards and backupvocals, Petey Dammit on guitar, andMike Shoun on drums. The group’s first album was The

Master’s Bedroom Is WorthSpending A Night In in 2008. Itincludes one of their seminal tracks,“Block of Ice,” which takes muchfrom the surf rock of the late 1950s.Thee Oh Sees’ sound developed asthe years went by, until the nextground-breaking album, WarmSlime, was released in 2010. By thatpoint, John Dwyer’s songwritingwas blending both the surf rocksound and classic psychedelictendencies such as massivelyreverbed electric guitar and equallydistorted vocals. These elements arebest realized on the album track “IWas Denied,” which even features amid-song musical nervousbreakdown of sorts, with Dwyerhollering indistinguishable lyrics. In 2011, Carrion Crawler/The

Dream came out, the fullmanifestation of thepsychedelic/garage/surf rockconcept. Cuts on the LP range fromthe staggering psychedelic romp“Carrion Crawler” to the thrashing,mosh-worthy “The Dream.” Thelatter includes Dwyer’s trademarkwhooping, as well as the nightmare-evoking lines “I lie awake until Isleep, I see the sky tear, and then itweeps. / I was scared. / So scared.”The album is currently the band’smost solid and varied release.The most encouraging fact about

modern garage and psychedelic rockgroups is that they are regionallyomnipresent. Unlike in the 1960s,fringe music communities canprosper in cities besides counter-culture hubs like San Francisco. Infact, Georgia and Florida can layclaim to a myriad of different bandsbelonging to these genres, eachrepresenting their own cities (andsome would say scenes). Theseinclude The Memphibians, fromJacksonville; Thee Holy Ghosts,from Gainesville; Four Word Letter,from St. Augustine; Carnivores,from Atlanta; and, of course, TheStillsteps, from Brunswick. It just goes to show you, music can

define a generation, as much as itcan enrich and inspire futuregenerations of musicians andlisteners.

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FROM CCGA OFFICE OF COUNSELING SERVICES

The holidays are often thought of as the season ofgiving, and we’ve all heard the saying “It is better togive than to receive.” But did you know that this isactually supported by research? While many of us feeltoo stressed and busy during this time of year to worryabout helping others with their burdens or would like tothink about doing good deeds when we have more“spare” time, energy and money, altruism is its ownreward and can actually help you relieve stress. Altruism is defined as “the principle or practice of

unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare ofothers.” Altruistic acts can improve your quality of lifein many ways and are definitely worth the effort. Hereare some ways that helping others helps you:

Altruism and Psychological Wellbeing:Studies have shown that altruism has a positive effect

on your emotional well-being and can improve overallpeace of mind. One study on patients with MultipleSclerosis showed that those who offered other MSpatients peer support actually experienced greaterbenefits than their supported peers, including morepronounced improvement in self-confidence, self-awareness, self-esteem, mood, and levels of dailyfunctioning (Schwartz and Sendor, 1999). It wasreported that those who offered support generally foundthat their lives were dramatically changed for the better.

Keeping Things in Perspective:Many people don’t realize the strong impact that

their comparisons have on their outlook. Helping othersin need, especially those who are less fortunate thanyou, can provide you with a sense of perspective onhow fortunate you are to have what you do in life —whether it be health, money, a safe place to sleep, andso on. That perspective can help you to focus less onthe things you feel are lacking in your life. Helpingothers with their problems can also help you gain amore positive, healthy perspective towards the things inlife that increase your levels of stress.

Building a Better Community:When you do something kind for someone else, the

positive effects often go beyond just you and that otherperson, potentially influencing your community as awhole. One well known example of this is seen in themovie Pay It Forward, in which one boy’s good deedshave far-reaching positive consequences. When you doaltruistic things for others, you often inspire them to donice things for others, and the phenomenon grows.

Altruism and Stress Relief:When you feel stressed and overwhelmed, you may

feel that this is when you are least able to give.However, acts of altruism can be a great stress reliever.Studies have shown that the act of giving can activatethe areas of the brain associated with positive feelings,lifting your spirits and improving your mood the moreyou give. And since altruism can lead to lastingemotional well-being, a more positive perspective, apositive effect on others, and better social standing,altruism certainly does the job as a healthy means forrelieving stress and increasing life satisfaction.

During this time of high stress and increaseddemands, take time away from your busy schedule andlook for ways to help others and, in turn, help yourself.

Paying It Forward — The Benefits of Altruism

THE PRESSURE OF SILENCE

your roommates, and they’lleventually understand. There isno guarantee that you’ll becomebest friends with your roommate,so don’t expect that. What goes on in the room stays inthe room — There may be somethings that go on within the wallsof your dorm/apartment that youmay not exactly agree with.These things are to be dealt withby you and your roommates only.Do not gossip! Gossiping can bea form a bullying, which oftenleads to deadly situations.Leaving the room and sharing thebusiness of your roommates withfriends or classmates isn’t verymature. Always choose themature route! Respect the choicesof your roommates, for there areno guardians living with you.Therefore, you are all responsiblefor yourselves. This is known asgrowing up and being an adult.Limit your noise — In themornings, you have to be awarethat all of your roommates are noton the same schedule as you.

They may still be sleeping whileyou are getting ready for yourday. Limit the amount of noiseyou have going on. This includesthe volume choice on your music,outrageous singing, and earlymorning phone calls. Even youralarm clock makes noise. Set thevolume just loud enough to wakeyou up, but not your roommates.Another point about the morningtime is greeting your roommates.It is greatly advised to check andsee what mood your roommate isin and work with it. Everyonedoesn’t exactly wake up in jollyand enthusiastic moods. Youmight get scolded just for beingjoyous. Although this soundsridiculous, it happens. Do nottake it personally, for whatsomeone is grouchy about mostlikely has nothing to do with you.Wait until you notice that theperson is in a better mood to askhow the day has been going, notspecifically asking about themorning time. As a roommate,you want to make others feelcomfortable, as you would want

them to do for you.Understand the importance ofprivacy — When havingroommates, a lack of privacydoes occur. You might feel thatthere is absolutely no room tobreathe without having to answerto someone. Give each otherspace and privacy. It is importantto maintain a life outside of theone you share with yourroommates. It’s refreshing to havea place where you can escape,even if this means escaping frompeople. Keeping yourrelationships to yourself (when itcomes to dating) is a great idea aswell; sometimes it’s best to keepyour private life separate.Honestly, a place to go to ensurecomplete privacy is your actualbedroom. Luckily at CoastalGeorgia, our dorms are designedwhere each student has his or herown bedroom aside from thebathroom and common area. Usethis to your advantage! Don’texpect to receive complete peacewhen sitting in the living area.

People often come in and out ofthe door, and it can get annoying.When going into your bedroom,you have the option to keep yourdoor open or to close it. Whenyour bedroom door is open, it issort of an open invitation. Aclosed door shows that you wantto be left alone for a while.Either way, try not to walk inunannounced because ultimately,it is the person’s private space.Overall Respect — Apply theGolden Rule and treat others howyou would want to be treated.You can’t expect respect withoutgiving it. Respect the backgroundsof others and realize that you allmay be from different places.Also, you have not all had thesame experiences throughout life.I know it’s hard to believe, butlife did not exactly start at goingto college or as soon as youmoved out of your parents’ home.Questioning the way thatsomeone does something isn’t avery polite thing to do. Carry anopen mind and be accepting.

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BY JESSICA MOBLEY

Christmas is a season of mistletoeand magic, but it is also a season ofangst—six or seven months of it,considering the retailers that start theseason with “Christmas in July.” Yet,come January, very few people everreturn to work or school and say,“My, that was a relaxing break.” Here’s one possible solution: don’t

take a break. Just celebrateChristmas year-round! Maybe with11 months to get ready, Christmas2013 will finally be a restful,peaceful, invigorating holiday.Probably everyone agrees that

Christmas just would not be thesame without a plethora of films thatportray the magic of the season.From a pumpkin-headed skeletonand a green Grinch bent on stealingChristmas cheer, to angels earningtheir wings, to magical silk top-hats—how does a person ever fit allof those wonderful stories into just afew weeks in December?But why even try? Here’s a list of

12 Christmas movies featuring onevery important element of theChristmas season: magic. There’sone for every month of the year, sokick back in 2013 and count downthe days ’til Christmas by watchingthe following flicks throughout theyear. Warning: Spoilers ahead.January: The Nightmare BeforeChristmas (1993)Sleigh bells and pumpkin heads?

While not paired together in myChristmas, Jack Skellington thinksthey go marvelously well together!In this Tim Burton film, the PumpkinKing Skellington (voiced by DannyElfman) tries to take over Christmas.This ghoulishly clever fable isperfect for those who overdosed ongingerbread and candy canes thispast Christmas.February: Edward Scissorhands(1990)Before he was Captain Jack

Sparrow, Johnny Depp was EdwardScissorhands, a being of few wordswith an uncanny talent for haircutsand hedge clipping. The story isreminiscent of a fairytale, with agrandmother telling her grandchildwhy it always snows duringChristmas. While the story itself isset in a sundrenched 1950sCalifornia, there are several scenesthat are snow-covered, acombination that sits well withresidents of coastal Georgia.March: Nanny McPhee (2005)While not a Christmas movie in

the traditional sense, this film basedon the “Nurse Matilda” bookswritten by Christianna Brandprovides a lovely fairytale for theentire family, complete with awedding of snow and frost at the

end. Mr. Brown (played by ColinFirth) is a widower who works as anundertaker, all while attempting tolook after his brood of seven ill-mannered children who havemanaged to drive away 17 nannies.Mr. Brown is at his wit’s end withone foot in debtor’s prison when ,Nanny McPhee arrives with hermysterious, magical powers, a crossbetween Mary Poppins and Perchta,a Christmas spirit from Germanicfolklore. McPhee, played by EmmaThompson (who also wrote thefilm’s screenplay), arrives just intime to help Brown corral his flockof unruly children and to save himfrom an unwanted marriage. April: Three Days (2001)In this made-for-TV movie,

Andrew had married his childhoodsweetheart, Beth. Ten years later,Andrew is a top-notch literary agenton the rise, but his relationship withhis wife has not fared as well as hisjob. When Beth is tragically killedbefore Christmas, an angel grantsAndrew the chance to go back intime to relive his wife’s last threedays. But there is a catch: he cannotchange Beth’s fate. He can onlyattempt to discover the gift Bethneeds most from him, and he hasonly a very short time to figure outwhat that gift is.May: Unlikely Angel (1996)This Christmas film stars Dolly

Parton as Ruby Diamond, a selfishcountry singer who meets anuntimely death while driving at nighton an icy road. Thanks to a last-minute display of selflessness, Rubygains an audience with St. Peter(played by Roddy McDowall), whooffers her the opportunity to redeemherself. To do so, she will return toEarth and reunite a family torn apartby the loss of a loved one. If Rubymanages to complete her missionsuccessfully by midnight onChristmas Eve, then she will begranted her wings and join theheavenly choir as an angel. If not,she will receive a fate much worse.June: On the 2nd Day ofChristmas (1997)Just days before Christmas, Bert, a

store security guard played by MarkRuffalo, catches con-woman Trishand her niece Patsy trying to stealfrom the department store in whichhe works. With the holiday so near,Bert agrees (sort of) to “keep an eye”on the pair so that Patsy will nothave to spend Christmas in the careof Social Services. Hilarity,romance, and the redemptive powerof Christmas ensue as the triobumbles their way to happily-ever-after, with the help of a bit ofChristmas magic, of course.July: Frosty the Snowman (1969)An old silk top hat is discarded by

a stage magician, only to be foundby a group of schoolchildren. Thechildren quickly decide that it willmake a nice addition to the snowmanthat they have built. Once the hat isplaced on the snowman’s head, hecomes magically to life, introducinghimself as Frosty, the Snowman. Butthen the children must battle thehat’s previous owner in order to keepit, all while trying to take Frosty tothe North Pole before spring arrives.Side Note: This animated short isbased on the famous Christmassong, “Frosty, the Snowman.”August: Elf (2003)Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a

human raised by one of Santa’selves. When Buddy goes to NewYork in search of his real father, hehas a bit of a hard time fitting in,thanks to his elf outfit and his love ofall things drenched in maple syrup.However, Buddy’s child-like charmand winning personality soon bringthe spirit of Christmas to his newfamily, even his jaded father (who’sheart is two sizes too small . . . sorry,couldn’t resist). The film is aninstant holiday classic because itprovides non-stop laughter for allages, gift-wrapped and delivered as asix-foot elf in green tights.September: Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)Sam the Snowman (voiced by

actor, writer, and folk music singerBurl Ives) narrates the story ofRudolph, the son of Donner.Rudolph finds himself kept out ofreindeer games thanks to hisbeaming, bright-red nose. As a resultof being ostracized by the otherreindeer, he teams up with Hermey,an elf who dreams of becoming adentist, and Yukon Cornelius, aprospector. Together they makefriends with the inhabitants of anisland of misfit toys. Promising toask Santa to help the toys find homeswhere children will love them,Rudolph returns to the North Polejust in time to battle the fearsomeAbominable Snowman and light theway for Santa to deliver presents ona particularly stormy Christmas Eve.October: Miracle on 34th Street(1947)This classic places the question of

whether Christmas magic trulyexists at the forefront of the story.Putting Kris Kringle on trial todetermine whether he is legallyinsane might be darker in tone thanyour average Christmas fare, but theend result, in which the US PostalService comes to the rescue, issimply magical.Side Note: The 1947 filmwonAcademy Awards for Best Actorin a Supporting Role (EdmundGwenn), Best Writing, OriginalStory (Valentine Davies), and Best

Writing, Screenplay. It was alsonominated for Best Picture. The1973 and 1994 remakes can’t boastof anything like those honors.November: How the Grinch StoleChristmas (1966/2000) This is a two-for-one. While there

is nothing like the original 1966Chuck Jones animated made-for-TVadaptation of Seuss’s poem, there isan element of charm to RonHoward’s 2000 remake, withWhoville inhabitants’ stunninghairdos and Jim Carrey’s ratherfunny improvisations. Watch theoriginal for its sentimental value as aholiday classic that can be seen withthe entire family again and again.Defining Quote: “The Grinch hatedChristmas – the whole Christmasseason. Now, please don’t ask why;no one quite knows the reason. Itcould be, perhaps, that his shoeswere too tight. Or it could be that hishead wasn’t screwed on just right.But I think that the most likelyreason of all may have been that hisheart was two sizes too small.”December: It’s a Wonderful Life(1947)This story of a generally good man

contemplating suicide is pretty darkfor a Christmas flick, but more than30 years later, It’s a Wonderful Lift(starring James Steward as GeorgeBailey) has endured as a Christmasstaple. It is initially sad to watchGeorge go through many setbacks,but there is joy in the end when wesee (thanks to angelic intervention)what everyone’s life would havebeen had George never been born.Bonus: A Christmas Carol (1951)It is hard to select one rendition of the

Charles Dickens classic. There aremany variations of the timeless tale,ranging from The Muppets ChristmasCarol to Bill Murray’s unique andquirky Scrooged, and all are magical intheir own right. For this list, I decided tofocus on the 1951 adaptation of “AChristmas Carol.” Also known asScrooge, this retelling is hailed as oneof the best versions, thanks to AlastairSim’s definitive portrayal of EbenezerScrooge. A colorized version does exist,but the film is best enjoyed in itsoriginal stark black-and-white beauty.

BY RAINEY GREGG

Eager listeners filled the ballroomof Jekyll Island’s ConventionCenter on November 10th whereacclaimed author Pamela BauerMueller would speak. The size of theaudience attested to her talent tocharm the ear. Hosted by the Collegeof Coastal Georgia, the 2012Georgia Literary Festival featured anumber of authors includingMueller, the three-time winner of theGeorgia Author of the Year Award.Now a local to Jekyll Island,

Mueller has taken an enthusiasticinterest in the area’s rich history. Sheopened her presentation with “I’mnot originally from the South, but Igot here as quickly as I could,”which filled the room with a hum oflaughter.With an appreciation for Georgia

tradition behind her words, Muellerspoke of the four gripping historicalnovels she has written,encompassing tales of those whoinfluenced the growth anddevelopment of Jekyll Island andwhose stories have gone untold innovel form. Her revivals of nearlyforgotten accounts are able to instilla love and deep curiosity for historyin adults and youth alike regardingour area. Anyone would find hereloquent descriptions andenlightening recounts of a not-so-distant past an excellent andinformative read.I was thrilled at the opportunity as

a student to attend such a notableevent in our Golden Isles. Thechance to hear the celebrated PamelaBauer Mueller excited me all themore, being familiar with herexceptional works since I wasyoung. My grandmother, who liveson St. Simons Island, was taken withMueller’s writings and sent me herearliest published books. I also fellin love them, appreciating more andmore how much the stories related tome as I grew older. I jumped at thechance to hear her talk about her

work and, expectedly, she did notdisappoint.Mueller’s writing career began,

however, with children’s books. Shehas penned five narratives for youngreaders, including the “KiskaTrilogy,” which follows Kiska thecat on a journey across nationalborders and state lines, parallelingMueller’s excursions in actuality.The books are devoted to herdaughters for their encouragementduring times of hardship andrelocating. “I literally woke upprobably for a month with thethought in my mind that said, ‘Youmust write a tribute to yourdaughters’ and I told that thought,‘I’m busy!’” However, that thoughtrefused to give up until Muellerfinally sat at her computer and wroteher stories.Kiska’s books were the first of

Mueller’s that caught mygrandmother’s eye, being that shehas I slight obsession with cats. Whocould blame her? Her name is Kittyand I have called her my sweet ole“Mama Kitty” since I can remember.I always knew I would receivesomething with cat-like propertiesfor birthdays or Christmas each year.The feisty Kiska series turned out tobe one of my favorite biannual felinegifts. Filled with heartfelt tales, thetrilogy is able to relate to anyonewho has gone through life’s roughpatches when venturing tounfamiliar places, searching for anew place to call home.Kiska’s travels resemble my own

as she begins her life in themountains of the West andeventually makes her way to themarshes of Southeast with all theexcitements and trials that

accompany change. Seen through acat’s perspective, the first book ofthe trilogy, The Bumpedy Road, tellsof Kiska’s travels from Mexico toSan Diego with her family. Being anoriginal California native, Kiska’sencounters with the cultures andtraditions of that region bring backtreasured memories of home. InRain City Cats, Kiska is faced withnew challenges when she moves toCanada. Once again, Kiska gives awise feline outlook on her life’smeandering ways with a BritishColumbian twist. Kiska concludesher adventures in Eight Paws toGeorgia on none other than thebeautiful place I now call home, St.Simons Island. She tackles totallynew lifestyles and grows fond of theexciting people of Dixie, things Ihave also grown to admire.Keeping her wit and courage

about her throughout all her lifelongtrek, Kiska gives extraordinaryinsight into everyday events, makingher more than the usual children’scharacter. Through Kiska’sinterpretation, Pamela BauerMueller’s wisdom and merit shinesas she shows the importance ofkeeping lightheartedness andstamina through the good times andthe struggles, giving encouragementto any lucky reader.

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SSSSiiiiddddeeeeLLLLiiiigggghhhhtttteeeerrrrTHE MOOD OF MUSICBY BRITTANYWILLIAMS

Plato said, “Music gives a soul tothe universe, wings to the mind,flight to the imagination, and life toeverything.” Many of us understandexactly what he was saying. Formany people, music is more thanjust notes and lyrics; it is theheartbeat of their soul. Music can be one’s release,

refuge, or escape. Music has thepower to influence attitudes, altermoods, and change lives. It wakespeople up in the morning, makespeople dance, and soothes peoplewhen they are sad. Music plays arole in each of our lives, frominfancy to adulthood. Music influences our lives

considerably because there is noman who can admit he doesn’t likemusic and he doesn’t have a favoritesong or artist. Many people live orbreathe through music; others earnmoney from it, but most of themrelax while listening to music. It issaid that music therapy is sopowerful that it can cure diseases ordisorders of the brain. Our musicalpreferences reflect our image insociety; influence our moods; andmake us more courageous, morecheerful, or, on the contrary, moresad and depressed. It all depends onthe way we understand or feel it.When I interviewed different

people about how music influencestheir lives, it was very interesting to

hear their responses. For many,music was the first thing they heardin the morning and could very wellset the tone for their day. Somepeople listen to the music that relatesto their mood in that moment. Oneday it may be country and the next itmay be rock. Many athletes havecertain play lists on their iPods forpre-game warm-up or when they’reworking out.There is a genre for every mood

on any day. The way we react to asong depends greatly on our state ofmind or previous experiences. If weassociate a song with a sad event inour life, we will grieve when we hearit, while others with no memoriesconnected to that song will considerit happy. Also, we often associate anad or a movie with the music wehear. That’s why music is used incommercials and films, because, ifthe message does not reach us,music will for sure.There are seven strategies of

music.1. Entertainment — At the

most fundamental level, musicprovides stimulation. It lifts one’smood before going out; it passesthe time while doing the washingup. It accompanies travelling,reading, and surfing the web.2. Revival—Music revitalizes

in the morning and calms in theevening.3. Strong sensation—Music

can provide deep, thrillingemotional experiences,

particularly for performers.4. Diversion—Music

distracts the mind from unpleasantthoughts that can easily fillsilence.5. Discharge—Music

matching deep moods can releaseemotions: purging and cleansing.6. Mental work—Music

encourages daydreaming, slidinginto old memories, exploring thepast.7. Solace— Music allows for

shared emotion, sharedexperience, a connection tosomeone lost.These seven strategies all aim for

two goals: controlling andimproving mood. One of thebeauties of music is it canaccomplish more than one goal at atime. Uplifting music can bothentertain and revive. Sad, soulfulmusic can provide solace, encouragemental work, and dischargeemotions. The examples are endless. Disregarding tempo, notes, and

lyrics, music influences all people. Asong can let you express the way youare feeling when you cannot find thewords to do so. It can give your heartor mind a voice. A powerful songcan change lives or open eyes to seethings one would never have seen insilence. Music is more than a song; it is a

way of life for many. Regardless ofyour personal genre of choice, wecan all relate to the idea that music isour refuge.

A Year of Magical Christmas Movies

BY KARA NEISEN

For the College of CoastalGeorgia’s volleyball team, theseason’s end is only the beginning. Injust their second year of play, theMariners finished with a record of15-19 (.441). It is an understatementto say this year’s team made history. From the beginning, it was a team

goal to win NAIA Division INationals. Believing was the firststep; achieving it would require totalcommitment.Coach Jeff Huebner begins each

year with a weekend retreat on JekyllIsland filled with team building andexercises. Excitement for the seasonexploded. Pre-season consisted oftriples that included work on specificskill sets, competition, yoga, andbeach volleyball. Once the season started, CCGA

volleyball was the hot topic ofconversation all over campus.Students and faculty could not waitfor the next home game. Coastal’sathletic director, Dr. “Bee” Carlton,was and is one of the program’sbiggest fans and did anything to helpthe team grow. There were many challenges for

the Mariners throughout the season.Mental growth, identity, and maturitywere huge issues for the team. Awaygames often exposed the weaknessesof the team, and coaches wouldcomment on how great a team wecould be if we could get it together.These battles drove the team

crazy—to think how close we wereto achieving something great andalways being hungry for more. Inevery week’s practice, Coachcontinually stressed the need for hardwork. Each athlete knew we neededto work harder than the day before ifwe were to create a legacy.At one point in the season, the

team watched a special on theOlympic basketball Dream Team togain an understanding of how theCCGA volleyball wanted “to goout.” Settling for anything less thanfirst was not an option.The Mariners entered the Southern

States Athletic Conference post-season torunament in Montgomery,Alabama, as the 9th seed—thebottom seed. The first day,November 8, was pool play, andCoastal had two matches. Losingboth of them would result in ourgoing home. The women adopted an “underdog”

mentality for the games. TheMariners lost the first match againstBelhaven University, but came backto win the second match againstSouthern Wesleyan University,advancing with the victory to the nextday of the tournament.That night, honors were handed out

at the awards banquet. HollyHammer, Joy Ogide, LindsayHerman, and Amanda Kline receivedAll-Academic Team awards. Hammerwas named to the All-Conferencesecond team, and Kara Neisen earneda spot on the conference All-Freshman team. Herman made theAll-Tournament team, and theprogram tied for 3rd in SSACConference Sportsmanship award.The next day, the Mariners faced

Emmanuel College, who had defeatedthe Mariners twice in regular seasonplay. The Mariners took thequarterfinals match with a 3-2 win fora major upset. Having worked theirway into the top four of thetournament, CCGA would receive abid to Nationals with one more win.The Mariners took a hard loss againstSpring Hill College to end theirseason, missing the NAIA NationalTournament by only 16 points.Looking at Coastal’s volleyball

team, it is safe to say that there issomething special. Work ethic,chemistry, and passion are not easilyachieved in a sports team, especiallyin the second year of a program, andespecially with only six returnersfrom the previous season. The team’scaptains—Holly Hammer, LindsayHerman, and Maggie Bee—foughtevery day to build a solid foundationfor the program. The CCGAvolleyball has big dreams for the2013 season and knows their legacyhas just begun.

Local Tales Hit Home

Coastal WomenAdvance to VolleyballSemifinals in SSACPost-season Play

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BY C. GARRETT DUTTON

Every sport gives ordinaryathletes a chance to do extraordinarythings. In basketball, players dreamof that epic moment when the clockis winding down and the ball is intheir hands. Three seconds on the clock, you

see an open look. Two seconds to go,knees bend and explode up. Onesecond left, you flick your wrist andthe ball is airborne . . . SWISH! Thebuzzer sounds and the crowd goeswild. Certainly a moment to live for, but

how did it get to that point, the pointof the game when the winning shotis in your hands? What happenedbefore you became the hero?Teamwork! That’s the idea the men’sand women’s basketball teams hereat CCGA have adopted.

MEN’S BASKETBALLIntensity. That’s what comes to

mind after seeing these mencompete. The guys began with thisintensity from the start, months agoduring the off season, and havepushed each other to the limit. Withplayers constantly fighting forpositions, it forces everyone to showout every time they step on the court,practice or game. This intensity sprouts from

returning players such as ReggieBurke, a sophomore guard listed at185 pounds. One of many leaders onthe team, Burke handles the ball welland isn’t afraid of taking an open shot. Then down low, Kentorey

Johnson, a 6-7 junior, and Dustin

Henry, a 6-6 sophomore, are twonasty forwards who have the sizeand toughness to post up down lowand to get rebounds, but who are alsonot scared to step back and drain athree in transition. Johnson says, “ Idon’t second guess myself whenpulling up from 3-point range. I’veplayed guard before at this level andI trust my shot.” Speaking of the three ball, P.J.

Reason (#23), the 6-4 junior guardfrom Sylvania, GA, makes the netsound wet with all the swishes from3 range. He also won’t hesitate topump fake the shot and drivebaseline to the hoop. Then there are the newcomers

who have the ability to be startersand who are used throughout gamesoff the bench. Ryan Vines (#4) andNikola Cvetanovic (#5), are twoguards who make smart decisionsand don’t cause turnovers. Thiscreates a sense of trust throughoutthe entire team, something theseguys are sure to need in such acompetitive league as this.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLThe women started the season 6-0

and are now 13-3, 5-1 in theconference. They gain confidencewith every win. Led by head coachBetsy Harris, the Mariners lookforward to the rest of the season withhigh hopes.This confidence shines through

the entire team, giving them a senseof “swag” that other teams may lack.With swag comes leadership, whichthese women have plenty of, instarters and in players off the bench.

The leaders are all over the court,at every position. One leader thatcomes to mind is the 5-11 juniorguard from Darien, Georgia,Courtney Saunds. This girl canknock down shots from all over thecourt, and she has the speed tooutrun defenses on fast breaks. Sheis averaging 8.6 points per game. Saunds also plays well rounded,

smart defense, but when discussingdefense, you have to mention theplay of Maria Marshall (#34). This6-1 senior from Pompano Beach,Florida, can play ball. Last season injust 18 games with the Mariners,Marshall averaged 7.8 points and 9rebounds per game. It appears thisseason that she has picked up rightwhere she left off, as her 8.8rebounds per game and 36 blocks areoutdistancing everyone.Crystal Chaney (#15) is another

force to be reckoned with. Averaging6.5 rebounds and just over 12 pointsper game, Chaney has the highestfree-throw and shooting percentageof the team’s starters. Time and timeagain, Marshall and Chaney havegiven the Mariners secondopportunities to score with offensiverebounds, Chaney at 48 andMarshall at 46. Defense is important in this game,

but face it, if you don’t score, youdon’t win. Offensively, coacheswould like to have at least one playerthey can trust to bring the ball downcourt and set up the offense. TheMariners of Coastal Georgia havethree: Sofie Schedler (#10), SequoyaAldridge (#5), and Madel Madden(#3). What these three women havein common, besides their positions,are their levels of composure. Allthree are always calm, cool, andcollected, traits that are necessary tobe a good point guard in this league. So what happens when the point

guard position just isn’t getting itdone or maybe the defense is keyingon certain players as they flash to thepaint? Well, ladies and gentlemen,the dish pass to the perimeter is theanswer—especially when there areguards who can shoot as well asBrittany Clark (#33), Olivia Melvin(#12), and Margaret Harvey (#2).These three guards all are deadlyfrom three-point range and areexcellent defensive players as well. So for those teams who have these

Mariners on the schedule, well, theybetter bring their A-game!

You can find the 2012-’13 CCGAmen’s and women’s basketballschedules, rosters, and stats online atwww.coastalgeorgiasports.com.

BY SHANE CONDIT

This fall was marked with greattriumphs, victories, and a rising inthe national spotlight for the Collegeof Coastal Georgia men’s andwomen’s golf teams. Each team hada great fall season, filled with lowrounds and the all-importanttournament experience. Here at the College of Coastal

Georgia, we are a part of theNational Association ofIntercollegiate Athletics (NAIA),which is a governing body forcollegiate athletics. Within theNAIA, CCGA is a part of theSouthern States Athletic Conference(SSAC). This year, our men’s and women’s

golf teams are both ranked in the top25 in the country, according togolfstat.com. No surprise here

though; this area is known foroutstanding golf in all aspects, and itjust makes sense for CCGA golf tofit right in! This fall, the men’s golf team

started off right here in our ownbackyard with the annual CoastalGeorgia Invitational. It was a hard-fought battle for two days, but whenit was all said and done, CCGAended up losing by just three strokesto Lee College. This may have beena good thing for the team, though.It’s possible that losing to Lee, whoare the defending SSAC championsin golf, made the men’s team tightenup and become even hungrier for theremainder of the fall season.It didn’t take long to bounce back

from their second-place finish.Shortly after their tough loss to Lee,the men would go on to win theirnext event, the Chick-fil-A Berry

Invitational. It was a two-dayvictory for the resilient Mariners,who after the first day were in fifthplace, trailing CumberlandUniversity by seven strokes. As for the second day, boom,

fireworks! The team shot a 280,which is figured by the combinedscores of the best four of CCGA’sfive golfers that qualified for thattournament. The second-day heroicswere good enough to finish 8-underpar for the two-day tournament andbeat out Cumberland University byone shot. This marked the third winin two years for the CCGA’s men’sgolf team, which is one of the manygreat reasons why the teams is nowranked 4th in the country.The women’s golf team is also

making headlines with theircontinuous climb in the rankings.The CCGA women’s golf team isranked 24th in the country,according to golfstat.com. The women started off the fall

season with a second-place finish atthe Coastal Georgia Invitational.Sound familiar? To keep pace withthe men, they had to pull out a win

shortly thereafter, right? Well, they sure did! The women

traveled to Lake Wales (FL) andcompeted in the Webber GolfInvitational, where they wonconvincingly, besting University ofTampa by nine strokes. Every great team, no matter the

sport, is always led by anoutstanding coach, and that man ForCCGA is Mike Cook. In addition tocoaching the golf teams here atCoastal, Cook is also the teachingpro at the Sea Island Golf Club.CCGA is very fortunate to have thatcaliber of coaching. Tournament wins are great, but

Coach Cook’s sights are set on amuch bigger prize. “One of our maingoals for the spring,” he said, “is tomake it to the NAIA NationalChampionship.” The NAIA men’sevent is being held in the middle ofMay in Salem, Oregon, which isquite a drive from Brunswick,Georgia. The NAIA women’schampionship will take place a weeklater in Lincoln, Nebraska, which isnot too shabby of a drive either.“Whoever wins the National

Championship will be #1,” saidCook. There are two ways for Coastal

Georgia’s teams to make it to thenational championships. One is towin the Southern States AthleticConference championship, whichwill automatically qualify them fornationals. The other way is to finishthe season ranked among the top 15teams in the country, which shouldenable them to receive an at-largebid. This goal of making it to the

national championships is wellwithin reach for both the men’s andwomen’s golf teams here at CoastalGeorgia. With such great talent oneach team, along with first-classcoaching, it’s only a matter of timebefore CCGA is going to need amuch bigger trophy case!

Well, Georgia sure did write their ticket to theSEC title game when they defeated Florida thisfall down in Jacksonville. Ever since their dismalloss to South Carolina a couple weeks prior toGeorgia’s and Florida’s playing, Dawg fans werea bit concerned. I kept preaching all Octoberlong how the dogs weren’t out of it yet and howthey still had a chance at the SEC title andpossibly a shot at a national championship. Allthat needed to happen was for South Carolina tolose another game, giving them two losses forthe season, and for Georgia to beat Florida downin Jacksonville, giving Florida their first loss. IfGeorgia maintained with only one loss, it wouldgive them the tie breaker over the Gators for theSEC East title. Well, it all came full circle, and it couldn’t

have played out more perfectly for the Dawgs.Georgia was all set to play Alabama in a rematchof last year’s SEC title game. In the end, Georgiabeat themselves; it was mental errors, not a lackof ability, that put the Tide in the nationalchampionship game. GO DAWGS!

Fantasy football has blown up in recent years,and now it is one of the most popular forms ofcompetition for NFL fans. It’s really quitesimple: you join a league and draft NFL players,mainly offensive positions like quarterback,running back, wide receiver, tight end. You alsochoose a kicker and an entire team’s defense.Once you have drafted your team, the madnessreally starts. You play in week-to-week battleswith other people in your fantasy league. Statsfrom each player accumulate into points.For example, if a player on your team scores a

touchdown in his game that week, you as hisowner get six points for your fantasy team. For

every 10 yards gained rushing the ball orreceiving, you also get one point, and so on andso forth. The person with the most points in theheads-up battles combined from all your playersfor each week’s NFL games gets a win for thatweek. A team record is kept during the season. The Fantasy Football playoffs started during

week 15 of the NFL season, as the top four in thestandings of each league went to the playoffs tosee who wins the title of fantasy guru. It really isquite an intriguing little game. Rooting for TomBrady, whom you might have drafted because hewas the best available quarterback at the time ofyour draft, even though you really don’t like theNew England Patriots, is among one of the crazythings you may do in fantasy football! Goodluck!

Does anyone else think the Major LeagueBaseball season is way too long and that theyplay too many games? Well, if you don’t, let thismarinate for a minute. They play 162 games, notincluding the post season, each year. They starttowards the end of winter in March with springtraining and end in the fall, possibly inNovember, each year. They play in all fourseasons! The Boys of Summer have turned intothe Boys of Almost Winter, and Mr. October cannow be Mr. November. The San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit

Tigers for this year’s World Series, but if theyhadn’t, we could possibly have seen a game latein the series in November in Detroit, Michigan.Can you say, “Grab your long johns”? The standsweren’t even full for this year’s World Series.I mean, c’mon, MLB: you need to shorten the

season. Once pro and college football start, thebaseball season should come to an end. So Bud

Selig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, Iurge you to please shorten the season. Mypatience with such a long season is running asthin as some of the crowds in the stands byseason’s end.

The NBA tipped off a while back and seemsdestined for another great season. Teams haveloaded up in the off season (good try, Lakers) inhopes of keeping up with the defendingchampions, the Miami Heat. I can’t blame themfor doing so. Teams across the league don’t wantto be left in the dust while other teams stockpilestar players. The Brooklyn Nets, formerly of New Jersey,

made history this year for being the firstprofessional basketball team in Brooklyn, NewYork. This should turn out to be a good move forthe franchise, as New York City is an epicenterfor basketball on all levels. So tune in and watchthe NBA all season long, and let’s keep ourfingers crossed that Meta World Peace, formerlyRon Artest, doesn’t beat up any players and/orfans. Stay classy, Ron—or Meta—or whateveryou want to be called this week.

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BY JACLYN HARTEN

The College of Coastal Georgiahas been steadily increasing in size,population, and the diversity of itsstudents. These changes in numbershave had a large effect on thegrowing interest and skill level ofthe athletic programs.In the fall of 2010, the college

introduced men’s and women’s golfteams. Being that the location of thecollege is among some of the greatestgolf venues in the Southeast, it wasno shock to anyone that the programnot only grew, but began to flourish.Some of the courses available to thegolfers include Sea Island’sPlantation, Seaside, and Retreat.Other courses played by the Marinersare Brunswick Country Club,Sanctuary Cove, Jekyll Island, andthe King and Prince. In the Mariners’ first season, both

men’s and women’s teams made anappearance at nationals and got theirname and school on the map. Littledid they know, this would be the firstof many accomplishments to comewithin a very short time.In 2011, the college athletic

programs of Coastal Georgiabecame members of the NationalAssociation of IntercollegiateAthletics (NAIA). Becomong a partof the NAIA, with its 22 conferences

and 258 member institutions, put theCollege of Coastal Georgia in aleague with schools like SavannahCollege of Art and Design, FaulknerUniversity, and University of theCumberlands. This advancementgave the Mariners a whole new levelof competition, but also made theteams ineligible for post-season playfor that first year because of divisionregulations. Between the men’s and women’s

teams, eight of the inauguralmembers will be teeing it up to playthis season with hopes of returningto Nationals in the spring. The teamshave expanded their rostersexponentially, including travelingoutside of the United States for thefirst time and picking up a playerfrom Canada. Both teams were scheduled to play

in four tournaments this fall. Bothteams’ four tournaments took themall over the Southeast to compete. Christian Liggin, one of the

returning women, says, “We are allvery excited to be able to play inpost-season competition. Our newadditions have only helped ourchances of making it to the nationaltournament in Nebraska. We areexcited to see what the season has instore.”The men’s team has completed

their four events for the fall and had

a phenomenal start with one first-,two second-, and one third-placefinish. Individually, junior DylanFreeman has had two wins to call hisown. Freeman says, “The team hasshown a lot of potential, and I amreally excited to see what is ahead inspring.” The Lady Mariners also had a

great start. They got their second winever and first for the year at theWebber Invitational in Lake Wales,Florida. To go along with a victory,they have also gotten a second-placeand a fifth-place finish. Students not associated with the

golf programs but still interested inlearning the game also have thosecapabilities at the College of CoastalGeorgia. Each semester, a golf classis offered as a PHED option forstudents and is becoming morepopular each year. The class is a onecredit hour class that is definitelyworth a try for all students. The mainobjective of the class is to “ensurethat when you have a job and yourboss says let’s go out and play golf,you know enough about the game tobe able to do that,” says ProfessorRob Ellis. The class is taught onJekyll Island and includes greatinstruction and golf knowledge. Thegolf course is always CoastalGeorgia friendly and encouragesstudents to play.

BY LEIF SHUMAN

This year marks the first time ever thatthe College of Coastal Georgia men’stennis team will be able to play for aNational Association of IntercollegiateAthletics (NAIA) nationalchampionship. Last year, CCGA built abrand new tennis facility for a brand newteam to compete on, with 12 blue courts,six for the men and six for the women.The new team garnered a couple bigwins over some top-ranked schools suchas SCAD Savannah and SCAD Atlanta. When they travel to these schools,

the men’s and women’s teams traveltogether in one of the busses CCGAprovides for them. They tend toarrive a day early in order to getproper rest with plenty of time towarm up in the morning for theirmatches. Sometimes Coastal willplay one school a day, or they couldplay multiple schools in a day. Whatever the circumstance is,

they must be ready and focused forall of their matches, and that startswith early preparation. When CCGAplays another school, a total of ninematches are played, six singles andthree doubles. Whichever team winsthe majority of the matches that daywalks away the victors. Last year, because it was the first

year for the school as NAIA, all thesports teams had to sit out one yearwhen it came to competing for anational championship. This justgave the tennis team ample time tocorrect the problems that arose withbeing a new team, and they feelready to compete this year.Last year, the tennis team was not

stressed financially. The team wasable to play two tournaments in thefall (the off-season) and go to all of

the matches that were scheduled inthe spring.Unfortunately, budget cuts have

been made to the athleticdepartment, and they have hit all ofthe sports teams, including tennis.The teams did not have the funds toplay even one tournament during thefall semester, and they are nowtrying to find a way to play all oftheir matches in the spring. One waythe coaches and team alike are tryingto raise the money is throughsupporters in the community, fundraising such as setting up tenniscamps for kids to come out and learnhow to play, and any other avenuethey can think of to keep theirschedule for the year.Despite the financial issues, the

players have a very optimistic viewof their chances this year. Being thatthis is the first year competing for anNAIA championship, the team isdetermined to set the bar high forplayers to come. They want to set ahigh standard for the tennis team sothat new players coming to CCGAknow they have big shoes to fill. This year, the team has two new

players, Jose Zaatini, whotransferrred from VincennesUniversity, and Dent Law, who isfrom Rome, Georgia. The newplayers very much like the CCGAcampus and the feeling they getfrom the team and coaches. Theplayers all get along with each otherand have formed a close team bond,which will give them an edge intheir upcoming matches. All theplayers on the team, old and new,agree that this year they have thetalent and drive to make a name forthemselves at CCGA and atnationals.

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