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Campus Reacts to
Sexual Assault See page 3 for more details.
Campus debates online incivility , pg. 4 Gardening tips for dorms, pg. 14
(Left to right) Shelby Hatcher, Anthony Oltremari and Samantha Davis are patrol officers who maintain a visual presence around campus in daytime.
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GC’s Student Government Association age. However, the resident is not permitted mitigate it, and we work with our students
Dallas and the vice president of Student Affairs to consume or have alcohol visible in the to lower their risk,” Miles said. “A part
Fletcher agree upon school-sponsored events on presence of any guest or resident that is not of that is educating the students about
@gcsunade campus that will allow alcohol, including of the legal age in the residency. drinking responsibly.”
“tailgating parties.” “I’m sure underage drinking occurs GC’s Health Movement promotes
GC’s alcohol policies, which closely Alcohol is allowed at “tailgating frequently despite the policies,” said education around campus that brings
follow state laws regarding alcohol, consist parties,” which are permitted in community advisor Lindsey Poe, a senior awareness to high-risk alcohol behavior.
of two main tenets. The first is that students In September, the movement partnered
predetermined locations such as parking and English major, regarding alcohol
who are not at least 21 years old are not with GC Housing and the Resident Student
areas and gathering sites on GC’s campus. policies in residence halls. “Regardless of
allowed to possess or consume alcohol, Association to host the annual GC Hall
Underage drinking, kegs and disorderly how I feel, University Housing is following Crawl, where over 100 students were
and the second is that students who are conduct are prohibited at such events. Georgia state law with its alcohol policy. screened for alcohol/drug abuse.
of legal age are only allowed to consume The director of Campus Life, Tom I think it helps to keep the residents safe, “Our students do have a choice to
alcoholic beverages on university property Miles, said it’s very rare that SGA and if the policy wasn’t enforced, we’d be engage in low-risk behavior or high-risk
under specifically approved circumstances. encounters problems at tailgating events. condoning underage drinking.” behavior,” said Rachel Pope, university
“Our alcohol policy follows state law, so Even at Tent City, in which 4,000 to 5,000 The 2016 Annual Security and Fire health educator and health movement
there’s not a lot of nuances to our policy,” people participate annually, the number of Safety Report compiled by GC Public advisor. “Drinking to excess, even just
said Dr. Andy Lewter, dean of students. incidents are minor. Safety states that in 2015, 19 liquor law one time, comes with many serious
“It’s pretty simple; it’s basically two pieces “Alcohol is very well under control in arrests and 146 liquor law violations were consequences.”
of policy.” From March 14-16, GC’s Health
terms of people doing stuff on university referred for disciplinary action on campus.
Movement will host Safe Spring Break
The student policy on alcohol can be property and at events,” Miles said. Miles said the ultimate objective for
Days in hopes to encourage students to
found in the student handbook. Although alcohol consumption is these policies is the safety of the students, make low-risk decisions during spring
According to the policy, students that generally only permitted at approved faculty and staff, as well as the university break.
are of legal age are only permitted to drink events, students are also allowed to overall. “A DUI simulator will be brought to
on university property during approved possess and consume alcoholic beverages “Our job is to help mitigate risk. We’ll remind students we want them to have a
occasions. Annually, the president of in residence halls if the student is of legal never eliminate risk, but we will work to safe trip—and come back,” Pope said.
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Junior Alex Adams says she chose to move off campus because she wanted to have have her own space.
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Shelby Hatcher, a GC patrol officer, says many sexual assault survivors don’t pursue criminal charges because of the lengthy process involved.
the bill would give local law said she believes the choice “Not every college community person who sexually assaulted
Will enforcement the authority to should belong to victim of the is lucky like GCSU to be so close the other may never be properly
Anderson determine whether to investigate crime. with both campus and local investigated. The crime that they
@gcsunade and eventually prosecute a case, “I think the victim should police,” Smith said. “By cutting committed is never handled by the
a decision which, under Title IX, always have the choice themselves that access, the school would no proper channels.”
While GC Public Safety has is currently left up to the sexual to go to law enforcement. It longer have the same connection Mandato said Title IX is not the
arrested the suspect in the recent assault survivor. shouldn’t be decided for them,” with students’ safety and concerns answer in its current incarnation
sexual assault that occurred on House Bill 51 would Smalley said. “Sometimes they of discipline within a school’s and that she thinks new laws
Feb. 25 behind Bell Hall, newly also require any on-campus need to talk to someone who’s code of conduct.”
could bring welcome change.
proposed state legislation could investigation of the case to specifically trained to help them Senior Nicole Mandato, a
“It doesn’t allow for a proper
significantly change investigative be conducted by campus law through such trauma first, such theater major, argued that the
course of action on a crime,
proceedings in sexual assault enforcement departments staffed as the people who work at the current system established within
cases on Georgia’s college because sexual assault is a
by state-certified officers. Women’s Center. It’s a very scary, universities doesn’t allow proper
campuses. crime that needs to be reported
Furthermore, a university confusing time after an assault, investigation to occur.
Georgia House Bill 51 so that it can become less of an
disciplinary hearing could and to be forced to go to the police “ O k a y, s o f r o m m y
would require any employee occurrence,” Mandato said.
only take place if a criminal isn’t always in the best interest of understanding, right now if
or representative from a investigation were to occur. the victim.” someone were to be sexually Patrol officer Shelby Hatcher
postsecondary institution to The bill would also prevent Junior Gideon Smith, an assaulted on the GC campus said the bill’s purpose is to
report their knowledge of universities from taking any English major, said he thought and didn’t want the police streamline the process of reporting
felonies like sexual assaults to final disciplinary action, such as the bill could have a negative involved, they would report it sexual assault on campus.
law enforcement, bypassing expulsion, until the the subject of effect because not all college to the title XI coordinator who “It’s hoping to increase
Title IX confidentiality provisions the investigation was convicted students have as much of a could offer counseling without prosecution in terms of sexual
for certain campus employees under Georgia’s first offender law. friendly relationship as he says being legally bound to report it assault, however, we are probably
and offices such as university Junior Katelyn Smalley, an GC students do with GC Public to the authorities,” Mandato said. going to see a reduction in
counseling services. Additionally, early childhood education major, Safety. “The issue with that is that the reporting,” Hatcher said.
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Brac requested
Date: Feb. 23
Case: While on patrol near Hancock Street, Officer Powell saw a man throw down
a plastic cup on the sidewalk. Officer Powell approached the man and immediately
noticed the odor of alcohol on his breath. The student said that he was 18 years old,
and that he had not consumed much alcohol that evening. The student picked up the
cup, and Officer Powell issued him a citation for the underage possession of alcohol,
advising the student that he would be referred to Student Judicial. The student said he
wanted to see how intoxicated he was and requested to have a breath test conducted.
He registered a .075 Brac.
Courtesy of GC Athletics
Thunder waves the GC flag in front of fans during halftime at a Bobcat women’s basketball game last season.
by a guy.” “I have no idea how I look, but it’s okay When not busy hyping up sports fans
The individual who plays Thunder said because I’m out there having fun. If maybe at pep rallies or games, Thunder can be
Amy
Strang the few people who do know her identity they seem bored, I’ll have a flag to wave found interacting with students at various
@gcsunade
did not expect it to be her. around. I look right at them and try to get GC events.
Thunder the Bobcat, GC’s mascot, has “I guess I’m more shy in my classes, but them hyped up.” “I like how our mascot shows up at
been responsible for bringing school spirit when I am in the suit I’m super energetic Freshman Natalie Capps, a pre-nursing other events besides just sporting ones,”
and I don’t really care what people think.” major, recalled a basketball game in Capps said. “You can find Thunder all
to campus for years. Whether at a pep rally
Thunder’s energy is also appreciated which Thunder began dancing with the around campus and involved with various
or a sporting event, or even simply walking
by GC athletes. cheerleaders and got the whole crowd organizations.”
around campus, Thunder is always busy
“Thunder means a lot,” said redshirt involved with the cheering. Capps also said she likes how Thunder
energizing students.
junior Desmond Mitchell-LaFlam, point “I think getting the crowd involved is walks around campus to take pictures with
The enthusiastic bobcat who plays
guard for the GC men’s basketball team. essential to any event, because it keeps the students to encourage school spirit.
Thunder said her favorite part of being
“Thunder interacts with everyone and crowd entertained and hyped for the game,” The student behind Thunder loves
Thunder is that nobody knows who it is. keeps everyone in tune to the game. Having Capps said. interacting with students and even visiting
“It could be anybody,” she said. “Most Thunder at the games is huge for us.” Mitchell-LaFlam said an excited crowd kids, but for her, the anonymity of the job
people don’t know Thunder is a girl, not Thunder said its favorite method for is helpful to the team. “Playing at home and is the best part.
Thunder himself but me, who is inside of exciting a crowd is to start dancing. having the crowd into the game and being “As long as I’m at this school I plan to
it. Most people imagine Thunder is played “Dancing is my go-to,” Thunder said. loud is awesome,” Mitchell-LaFlam said. keep playing Thunder.”
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honors program and represented her school and matches at home or on the road on
while playing on the women’s tennis team. weekends. Throughout this time, GC head
Polk said it has been difficult for her, tennis coach Steve Barsby said he sees how
but over time she learned how to manage hard Polk works and plays. Barsby also
her time when it came to balancing her said that when they are on the road and
studies and tennis. staying in hotels, she is always in one of
“When I am at a match, doing warmups, the offices or study areas in the hotel.
I know that this is where my focus needs to
be,” Polk said. “When I know I have tests
coming up, I know to start studying way “Polk really GC Athletics
ahead of time so that I don’t have a lot to epitomizes what it Macy Polk follows through with a backhand to return a serve.
deal with at once.” truly means to be a
Steve Elliott-Gower is the director student-athlete.”
of the GC honors program and has been
ANDY HULL &
Steve Elliott-Gower, Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)
the faculty advisor for the GC women’s Honors Program director
tennis team the past two years. He said
(Manchester Orchestra)
“Macy is the ultimate student-athlete,”
he recognizes how difficult it is to be in w/ gobotron
Barsby said. “She never complains or is
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in a bad mood.”
doors open at 7
In her spare time, Polk likes to hang
show starts at 8
out with her friends in Herty Hall or relax
by watching Netflix in her dorm room.
This season, Polk has posted a 3-2
record in doubles. The women’s team
this year has six players, the minimum the cox capitol theatre
for a Division II team, so the players macon, ga
are constantly encouraging each other
with the added pressure of playing every
match.
Polk said that her other biggest
supporters are her parents, who have
always been behind her, especially as
her last semester here comes to an end.
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After graduation, Polk hopes to attend
medical school.
the felice brothers
The women’s tennis team will be back march 19
GC Athletics in action at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 10, doors open at 7
Macy Polk serves the ball to her
opponent.
at home against Auburn University at show starts at 8
Montgomery.
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Gioia With spring weather settling hole to drain excess water. Michael, another vendor at the Green Market, also
Brust in on GC’s campus, now is the Debbie from The Green Market (held every first and recommends having a sunny area.
@gcsunade
time to start growing things. third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon) also “Good soil will help support the plant and be able to
But with limited space in residence halls and student recommends growing herbs or succulents for the first absorb water the best way possible,” he said.
apartments, local experts from the Gardening Club and attempt at growing anything.
When the Green Market is closed, a simple trip to
The Green Market weigh in on how to grow your own She says that succulents are the easier of the two, since
Home Depot can get you a pot, soil and some seeds so
garden at home. they require little water but direct sunlight so they can
you can start your own garden for a little less than $10.
Andrew Wright, the president of the Gardening Club, sustain themselves with little effort on your part.
If you are feeling even thriftier, starting your own
said that growing small plants and herbs is quite easy. For the herbs, she suggests starting out with thyme
compost is a great way to make your own nutritious soil.
“It’s about understanding what the plant requires,” and rosemary as easy herbs to grow. She also sells small
According to the blog Young House Love, all you need
Wright said. “Some plants, such as succulents, can die if starter kits for college students interested in attempting to
you overwater them, whereas herbs need to be watered grow their own plants. is a solid bin, a lid, and some leftover soil.
more frequently.” “Growing your own plants is actually very therapeutic,” Too busy to start your own garden? The Gardening
For the best chance to successfully grow your own food, she said. “It’s very empowering to see your work turn into Club hosts community work days at the garden on West
Wright recommends good soil and a spacious pot with a something.” Campus so you can spend some time outside this spring.
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FILMS
1.Road trip to Savannah,
Georgia, for the weekend
2. Eno down at the
Greenway
3. Swimming with the
dolphins
4. A ski trip to Colorado
5. Hike/explore