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GTA’s ‘Twelfth Night’ closes the semester

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f r o m t h e e d i t o rSUMMA’ THIS, SUMMA’ THAT

Summa’ time and the living is easy -- that is, until you start summer classes.

Don’t sweat it though, because we have some tips to cool you down and alleviate summa’ that stress (page 12).

And for those of you not attempting summer aca-demia, well, what will you do? Catch some sum-mer blockbusters (page 7)? Tour the summer con-cert circuit (page 8)? Maybe you’ll have a date at Oakwood’s newest eatery, Steak n’ Shake (page 4)?

Or how about you go out and get a dang job! Just kidding! But if you’re looking to fill your wallet, we’ve got some tips (page 5).

Whatever you choose, enjoy your summer!

Audrey Williams Editor-in-Chief

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University of North GeorgiaGainesville, Georgia

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Audrey Williams [email protected] EDITOR Brent [email protected]

SECTION EDITORSNEWS Emanuel Fisteag [email protected] AND OPINIONS Alex Morris [email protected] CAMPUS LIFE Zachary Perry [email protected] & ENTERTAINMENT Meagan Thoss [email protected] Mike Williams [email protected]

STAFFHunter Leger, Kyle Funderburk, Matt Green, DeAndre Haye, Amanda Head, Emily Primm, Jessica Anderson, Katie Keiger, Carolina Endara, Mike Mullins, Elise Perkins, Matt Hobbs, Max Mager, Obed Pacheco, Mary Hamilton Wall, Brianna Triplett, Jennifer Springston, Lindsey Wright, Christine Hollander, Rachel Cash

FACULTy ADVISER Merrill Morris [email protected]

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C A M P U S L I F E THE COMPASSDIRECTIONS

COVER DESIGNAUDREy WILLIAMS

PHOTOZACHARy PERRy

Rock climbing was one of Spring Fling’s many

attractions.

NEWS

A&E

FEATURES &OPINIONS

SPORTS

Steak n’ Shake on Thurmond Tanner Parkway will open this Summer.

Summer Class

Survival Guide

Engl ish class presents research

on veteransKrist in Kel ly’s ENGL 1102 class

showed art ist ic works f rom their semester- long research proj-

ect into veteran support and the epidemic of mil i tary suicide. The

class exhibit was in the lobby of the Nesbit t Bui lding. Shown

above, left to r ight, are students Evan LeBlanc and Brandon Schus-

ter, Dr. Kel ly, and student Kayla Coll ier. At r ight, Professor Clark

Vines looks over some of the dog tags students showed at the exi-hibit . For more information and

interviews about the project, go to gsccompass.org for a video by

journal ism student Chris Rowell .

A scholarship ball in the Nesbitt Building raised more than $200,000, three times its goal, and the money will fund a Presidential Scholarship program on all UNG campuses.

The ball was held in conjunction with the inauguration of Bonita Jacobs as president of UNG. Jacobs took over as president of North Georgia College and State University in July 2011, but her installation as president was delayed due to the consolidation of NGCSU and GSC.

Gov. Nathan Deal, University System of Georgia Chan-cellor Hank Huckaby and other officials attended the in-augration ceremony Friday, April 26, in Dahlonega. Other

events, including the ball, were held in Gainesville.In all, the sold-out ball raised $212,620 for scholarships.

The UNG Foundations organized the ball.Jacobs said in her inaugural address that UNG will con-

tinue the traditions of excellence of both schools.“The institutions that formed UNG have a strong heri-

tage of producing leaders that comprise the very fabric of this region,” she said.

With 8,600 students from GSC and 6,400 from NGCSU, UNG is now the seventh-largest school in the University System of Georgia.

Scholarship money raised at inauguration


C A M P U S L I F E

UNG-G is about to get shaken up this summer.

According to Oakwood City Man-ager Stan Brown, a new Steak ’n Shake will be opening just in time for summer classes.

“It was permitted back in December and construction started around Christ-mas,” Brown said.

The location of the new restaurant is very close to the Gainesville campus.

“It will be on Thurmond Tanner Parkway, right across from the Jameson INN and right behind the Suntrust,” Brown said.

Matthew Meeks, who is one of the building partners, says the new restau-rant will be opening in the summer.

“We’re going to open either June the 6th or June the 20th. The building is about 80 percent complete,” Meeks said.

The new Steak ‘n Shake will also present a great opportunity for students to get a summer job.

“They’ll (job applicants) have to wait until the first part of May when we get our managers and everybody on site and we’ll have a sign up that says now hiring,” Meeks said.

“They (job applicants) would actually come to the site right now because we don’t have a website, but we’re working on that.”

According to Meeks, job openings will also be posted on SnagAJob.com and other websites.

Meeks also had a high amount of praise for the City of Oakwood regard-ing the building process.

“It was probably a couple of months(regarding how long the nego-

tiations took place),” Meeks said “They were very easy to deal with.”

Upon hearing the news regarding the new burger restaurant, UNG student Casey Campbell was very excited.

“I am (excited) because I love ham-burgers and shakes,” Campbell said. “Its going to be hot outside, get a cool refreshment, multiple flavors, I will take that.”

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Steak ’n Shake makes its home in OakwoodMichael Mullins Staff [email protected]

Steak n’ Shake on Thurmond Tanner Parkway will open this Summer.


Best and worst of consolidationWe’ve been UNG a semester now. What are the best and worst things about it so far?

Counselors ease finals frenzy

The end-of-the-semester rush of final assign-ments is adding to students’ stress at UNG.

Over the course of the semester different stu-dent concerns come to the forefront, Barbara Arnold, personal counselor/wellness coordina-tor at UNG-Gainesville, said.

Student counseling generally increases to-ward the end of the semester, she said.

“Around registration time we’ll see a lot of students’ stress increase about choosing a career or major,” she said. “After the midpoint, they’re stressed about finishing.”

Adrian Radulski, UNG-G student, said there should be some kind of balance between study-ing, work, family and friends.

“Unfortunately a lot of people have trouble finding that balance,” he said.

He said finding a good study technique takes practice and differs for everybody.

Radulski said, “Right now I am trying to fig-ure out the best way for me to study.”

Mary Mason, in-structor of English at UNG-G, said us-ing a planner made life a lot less stressful in college for her.

“Get a planner early and plan out your priorities,” she said. “I would plan time to work on different classes each day of the week.”

Arnold said everyone experiences stress dif-ferently.

“We have students that experience a lot of stress over test anxiety or other particular issues in their life,” she said

Mason believes her stress in college would have been less if she had lived away from home.

“I was also staying at home while my mother and father were still working out arrangements due to a divorce,” she said, “so that was probably the most stress.”

Mason remembers that a five-five class load and a demanding part-time job didn’t make her life easier as a college student.

Arnold said the Wellness Center is avail-able for stressed out students who need to take a break. Massage chairs, inversion table, and a lending library are just a few of the options stu-dents can take advantage of.

“One of the hardest things to convince your-self of, when you’re feeling stressed, is to take a break so you can actually de-stress,” she said. “When you’re in that kind of stressful state (of mind), you’re not thinking very logically.”

Mason said a simple two-hour break can help put your mind back on track.

“I honestly believe that your mind does still think about the papers, labs, projects, etc, that you are working on,” she said.

“Many times, after I had gone out to dinner and a movie with some friends, I would sud-denly know how to begin a paper or arrange a presentation.”

Arnold said a lot of students use the Wellness Center just to take a 20-minute break from their pri-orities.

“They’ll come in and sit in the mas-sage chair and they’ll

just disconnect from their stress,” she said. “Some students will come talk to a counselor

and we can offer them a direction for stress re-duction.”

Mason says in the end, planning will help prevent a lot of stress.

“Planning makes you stress less because noth-ing sneaks up on you, which is a major cause of stress for any student,” she said.

Emanuel FisteagStaff [email protected]

Top five best things about consolidation:• Signs got changed quickly• More four-year degrees• Have sports teams now• New university name sounds

prestigious • It could’ve been worse

Top five worst things about consolidation:• Signs have ugly combo of

green and blue• Upper-level classes cost

more• Hard to participate in sports

unless you’re in Dahlonega• Name makes people think

you’re in Dahlonega• It could’ve been better

“Get a planner early and plan out your priorities.”

Mary MasonInstructor of English

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THE GREAT GATSBy May 10

Based on the 1937 book by F. Scott Fitzgerald about the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and the people around him. The book is known for its por-trayal of the Roaring ‘20s and its ideas about American life. Will Australian director Baz Luhrmann do justice to what many call the Great American Novel?

IRON MAN 3 May 3Not much bothers Tony Stark, the genius billionaire playboy philan-thropist. The exception being when he discovers that his enemy has destroyed his personal life. In this sequel, Stark strives to answer a question that has been haunting him: Does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

THE HANGOVER PART 3 May 24The Hangover has a reputation of ruining wedding plans. This time the Wolfpack heads on a road trip to help Alan cope after the death of his father. This should be a trip to remember...or not to.

THE HEAT June 28

Feisty Boston Police officer Shaw-na Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) gets help from FBI Special Agent Sarah Asburn (Sandra Bullock) to catch a drug lord. Bridesmaids in uniform? Will hilarity ensue? Will Bullock revive her career?

MONSTER UNIVERSITy June 21

Monsters Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan have not always been the bestoffriends.Themovieflashesbackto Mike and Sully’s college life. Mon-ster University reveals how they put their differences aside to become the inseparable friends they are today.

GET THE popCorN! Here’s what you should be watching this summer

FAST & FURIOUS 6 May 24

Dom and Brian must live as fugitives since their robbery in Rio. They are now are very rich people and must live throughout the globe. Since the heist they have not been able to see their families or return home. They try to get a full pardon in exchange for helping agent Hobbs by tracking down a gang of drivers Dom knows.

GTA’s ‘Twelfth Night’ closes the spring season

Meagan ThossA&E Sector [email protected]

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance ran its performance of William Shake-speare’s “Twelfth Night” April 9-20, star-

ing Christina Jundt (Viola), Josh James (Sebastian), Jake Miller (Feste), and Leah Marie Smith (Olivia).

From the actors to props and set to Malvolio’s yellow stockings, there were no weak links in the entire show. To add to the natural feel of the play, the GTA

also had a quartet disguised as Orsino’s (Patrick Wade) musicians playing the mandolin, ukulele, flute, an ocarina, and a small hand drum.

The actors were enthusiastic, starting out the play with music and song, per-formed by Feste and the musicians, to get the audience involved.

Throughout the play, the audience was kept on their toes with the antics of Maria (Rebecca DelPlat), Sir Toby (Matthew Sparks), Sir Andrew (Caleb Barfield), and Fabian (Abbi Paul) that were acted out seamlessly against Mal-volio (David DeVries).

One of the higher points in the plot line, when Malvolio adorns his yellow stockings, cross garnered, for Olivia, was performed hilariously and flawless-ly, with as much gusto on Malvolio’s part as there was disgust on Olivia’s.

The GTA also showed their skills of mixing comedy and sentiment when Viola and Sebastian were reunited and Maria and Sir Toby were shown as be-ing married, as well as proved their good stage fighting without accident.

Instead of coming out for a traditional curtain call, all of the actors participated

in a small song and dance full of turns and bowing for the audience to par-ticipate with clapping, led by Feste, and ending with Malvolio coming back on-stage after cursing everyone to continue the festivities.

Tracy Martin

GROWN UPS 2 July 12

Lenny (Adam Sandler) has decided to move his family back to his small hometown away from the hustle and bustle of the city. His kids now are now having to grow up with his friends and foes from back in the day. Adam Sandler fans rejoice. Anybody else, stay away.

Rebecca DelPlat and Matthew Sparks playing Maria and Sir Toby.Tracy Martin

Leah Marie Smith and Jeremy Mad-den as Olivia and Antonio.

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Aaron’s Amphitheater

The Black Keys - May 2Tim McGraw: Two Lanes of Freedom Tour - May 12

Brad paisley - June 23pitbul and Ke$ha - June 27

America’s Most Wanted Music Festival - July12Vans Warped Tour 2013 - July 25

Music of summer: Who’s playing where?The Tabernacle

phoenix - May 9Bassnectar - May 10 & 11

paramore - May 21Fall out Boy - June 2

Tame Impala - Jun 17Kendrick Lamar - Jun 20

Trampled by Turtles - July 30

Masquerade

Shakey Knees Music Festival - May 4 & 5James Balke - May 14paper route - May 14

Attack Attack! - May 21The Flobots - May 31

The Mezingers - June 6Say Anything - June 31

Lots of summer fun in Northeast Georgiapanicatthedisco.comsayanythingmusic.com

Carolina Endara & Mary Hamilton WallStaff [email protected]@gsc.edu

Elachee Nature Center, GainesvilleHiking trails, a visitors’ center, nearby Chicopee Woods andLake, all provide a great getaway close to campus. Go to-ward Gainesville on the Atlanta Highway and take Elachee Drive.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, AthensThe landscape portrays a beautiful array of gardens and nature trails to venture through, leading to the Middle Oconee River, plus much more. There’s also a visi-tors’ center with exhibits and dining.

North Georgia Zoo and Petting Farm, ClevelandFeed a variety of rare, mini, and unique farm animals, go on wildlife walks, or ride through the zoo to view animals such as camels, zebras, water buffalo and more.

Southeast Clarke Park, AthensThere’s something for everyone at this Athens park. The World of Wonder play-ground is known as the largest volunteer-

built playground in the state of Georgia. It includes a Tot Lot for children ages 2 to 5. Bring your dog to Wiggly Field, a special dog park. Skateboarders enjoy a 14,000-square-foot skate park. And there are tennis courts and hiking trails.

Appalachian Outfitters Tubing Trips, DahlonegaCool down in the hot summer with a 30- to 40-minute tubing ride.

Terrapin Brewery, AthensThe brewery produces year-round/sea-sonal beers, offering a large space for hanging out with friends, live music and fun. Tours run Wednesday through Sat-urday from 5:30-8:30, and you can bring your dog. Just be over 21!

Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah FallsTallulah Gorge is a 1000-foot chasm carved over millions of years by the Tal-lulah River. Tallulah Falls is a series of six waterfalls cascading down through Tal-lulah Gorge. Enjoy an awesome scenic hike along the waters.

Vogel State Park, BlairsvilleSee233acresfilledwithhikingtrails,alake and cabins at the base of Blood Mountain. The trails can range from easy to strenuous. One of Georgia’s most beautiful parks.

The Georgia Theatre, AthensThe theatre holds live concerts, featuring both local and big-name musicians, and a roof-top bar and restaurant overlooking downtown Athens.

Georgia Museum of Art, AthensThe museum displays more than 9,000 works of art plus traveling exhibitions and is open to the public, admission free.

Lake Vogel special photo

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S P O R T SSports: Always a great excuse to cut summer classesColin ochsSports [email protected]

1. NBA Playoffs (April 20 – June 20) - Why you should watch: To see if the Heat can be beat.

The defending champion Heat have been the top team in the league all season, racking up 27 straight wins at one point, and have clinched home court advantage throughout.

The Knicks have been en fuego recently, streak-ing at just the right time.

The Pacers have the size to compete in the East, while the Spurs and the Thunder will battle it out in the West, but the Heat are clearly the favorites.

Start watching early because your Hawks aren’t expected to hang around too long.

2. Stanley Cup Playoffs (April 30 – June 28) - Why you should watch: Missing teeth and playoff beards.

The Stanley Cup is the most prestigious trophy in sports and the hardest to win. You don’t hear about any injuries during the playoffs, but every player ends up having to treat an injury after it is over.

The Blackhawks have been the best team from the outset with a 24-game point streak to start the season, while the Penguins have had a 15-game win streak of their own.

Just don’t be surprised if an eight seed gets hot and wins it all like the Kings did last year.

3. Indianapolis 500 (May 26) - Why you should watch: It’s the Greatest Spectacle in Racing from the Racing Capital of the World.

If you call yourself a race fan, you better tune in. This event has lost a little bit of its luster over the past decade with the rise of NASCAR coupled with the CART/IndyCar debacle, but it is still the oldest and most prestigious motor race in the country, arguably the world.

Every sports fan needs to put attending an Indy 500

in person on their bucket list because television just doesn’t do it justice.

4. Kentucky Derby (May 4) - Why you should watch: It is the premiere horse race and sets the tone for the Triple Crown, which hasn’t been won in 34 years.

It is known as the greatest minute in sports because that is how long the race lasts: One lap around a 1.25-mile dirt track.

Every horse has only one shot at this as only 3-year-olds are allowed to compete. It is also a tradition for every woman to wear the largest, most ridiculous hat they can find.

5. Rugby World Cup Sevens (June 28 – June 30) - Why you should watch: This is a preview of what you will be watching in the Olympics in 2016 as Rugby Sev-ens is set to make their Olympic debut, which will then replace this event.

Rugby is a fun sport to watch and Sevens allows for

a more open field of play, as traditional rugby is played with 15 players aside.

Rugby is pretty much football without plays, constant action, laterals, and tackles. Only down-side, the USA isn’t the best at this sport, but it’s fun rooting for the underdog sometimes.

6. UEFA Champions League final (May 25) - Why you should watch: This is the cream of the crop for club soccer. The best teams from the top league from each European country compete in a World Cup style tournament.

The four remaining teams are Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dort-mund.

Will it be a Barca and Madrid final with the two best players, Messi and Ronaldo, facing off yet again? Will Bayern Munich ruin the Spanish party or will Borussia Dortmund shock everyone and pull the upset? Tune in to see.

7. Wimbledon (June 24 – July 7) - Why you should watch: It’s the biggest tennis tournament of the year. It is held at the All England Club in London.

It is also the oldest tennis tournament in the world, having been played since 1877. It is the only tennis ma-jor played on grass, the game’s original surface, and is the one event everyone wants to win.

These players will be giving it their all, going balls to the wall, which should make for some good television.

Visit www.gsccompass.org to see the rest of the list and comment on your favorite sporting event of the summer.

North Georgia baseball, down but still not outKyle FunderburkSports [email protected]

It’s been a rough season for North Georgia baseball. Ex-pectations were high to start the season. However with only 10 games left, the Saints are 16-27 and are one game out of a spot in the Peach Belt Tournament.

There is that silver lining of being just one game out of fourth place in the PBC West. With a strong finish and some losses by fourth-place Young Harris, North Georgia could be making an appearance in the PBC Tournament.

"We are working on just playing our game and focus-ing on being as consistent as possible,” Coach Tom Cantrell said.

“We need to continue to work hard at the plate, cut down on our errors in the field and pitch well."

"Our team has struggled at times in just about every aspect of the game, but our pitching staff has worked hard to keep us in some ball games, and some guys [have] stepped up offensively,” said Cantrell about his team’s season.

Wins have been hard to come by all season, although lately they have won five of

their last nine games, in-cluding two wins over Armstrong Atlantic, who is trying to hold on to the No. 4 spot in the PBC East, and a win against third-place Montevallo.

Things won’t be get-ting any easier as North Georgia ends the season with six of their last seven games against the top two teams in the PBC West. North Georgia plays first-place Columbus State April twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh, and they end the regular season with second-place Georgia College on May 4 and 5.

North Georgia talks strategy during a game with Valdosta State

Special to the paper

Rugby player going for a tackle. A typical play you will see a lot of in future Olympiads.


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Are rule changes wussifying the NFL?Matt HobbsSports [email protected]

The NFL has recently adopted several new rules. The most noteworthy change is that ball carriers will be prohibited from leading with the crown of their helmet when taking on defenders outside of the tackle box.

Much like the recently implemented helmet-to-hel-met rule preventing defenders from leading with their helmets, this change has raised debate among current and former players, analysts, coaches and fans about the game and its evolution.

One of, if not the most, aggravating aspects of these helmet-fixated rules is the confusion it creates for of-ficials.

Now there is an entirely new phase of the game that is left up for interpretation.

We have already seen officials make controversial calls regarding helmet-to-helmet hits on the defensive side of the ball. Now with an additional helmet rule on offense, there will only be more confusion.

The truth is that in most cases players are not look-ing to lead with their helmets at all.

Just before impact, players lower their pads to gain leverage. This occurs rapidly and shifts the defender’s target zone at the last possible moment, causing head-on-head collisions. It has been happening forever in football and is mostly accidental.

While it’s true some players have been documented using their helmet as a weapon at times, the majority of players create impact with their shoulders.

This is why coaches use the phrase, “get behind your pads.” It literally means to make impact behind your shoulder pads.

It’s upsetting to see players penalized for hits that are mostly accidental, but it is typically happening because players have their heads down at the time of collision.

So the good news is that we should see more NFL athletes playing fundamentally sound.

The other good news would be the elimination of the infamous “tuck rule.”

OK, so the owners did get one thing right. Good job, fellas.

But the rule that digs into and devours my deeply root-ed NFL soul, the granddaddy of them all, is the “defense-less receiver rule.”

For years receivers have had to fear defenders when catching a pass. This was part of the game. If you didn’t like it, you had to take a hike. Now, that fear is slowly dis-appearing as we enter into a new era of football.

My argument against this rule is simple. Big hits can happen on any play and to any player on the field, not just receivers.

Some of the biggest hits ever witnessed have oc-curred when both players colliding were fully aware of the inevitable clash. Are we going to outlaw that too? Where does it stop?

I argue that these brain diseases come from an ex-tensive amount of hits taken over an entire career, not just a big hit here and there.

This is the truth of the matter: Football is a danger-ous game. It is a game of size, strength, speed, wit and deception. Why should defenders be punished for be-ing in position and on time when all the opposition wants to do is overpower, outrun, outsmart and trick them? If they do not take their opportunities to make tackles, they may miss.

So someone please tell me, how else do you tackle someone who is big, strong, fast, intelligent and elusive other than to be there when the ball arrives?

What is bizarre is that the NFL team owners are the main ones voting on these rules.

So 32 men who have in most cases not played foot-ball anywhere near the professional level are the pri-

mary voters on rule changes for a league of profes-sionals? I’m guessing it would make too much sense to involve the players.

These changes wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that the owners are trying to cover their asses and protect themselves from future lawsuits, would it?

Recent discoveries showing links between concus-sions and brain disease have brought on serious dis-cussion.

More than 4,000 former players are currently at-tempting to sue the NFL claiming they were not prop-erly informed of the danger. The owners are apparently making sure this never happens again.

Excuse me while I go all George Carlin.So now the people who watch the games have to deal

with the people who misinterpret the rules because the people who were underpaid and have medical issues they can’t afford to treat want to sue the people who make the rules and have lots of money.

So get used to it everybody.

UNG athletics, coming to a campus near you?Matt GreenSports [email protected]

Students on UNG’s Gainesville campus might be a little closer to sports than they think.

Even though Gainesville State College and North Georgia College and State University consolidated this past semester, there is still a feeling of detachment from the school in Dahlonega.

But sports could play a huge role in bring-ing some unity to all four of these campuses.

According to UNG Athletic Director Lind-say Reeves, in an e-mail interview, “Any stu-dent enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate program at UNG is eligible for UNG Division II NCAA sports. All students must meet NCAA eligibility standards re-garding academics and amateurism. “

There are currently a few students who take classes

on multiple campuses that participate in NCAA ath-letics, but it remains to be seen if UNG coaches will be able to utilize this untapped resource of potential talent.

“Recruitment is a full-time job. They are constantly

evaluating club teams and HS teams for potential play-ers,” Reeves said. “If they are playing at the Junior Col-lege level, they are also in constant contact with the coaches. Other than those avenues, potential players have to reach out to the coaches via email or phone.”

Whatever the case, something needs to be done to build a sense of unity and school spirit between these four campuses and Reeves has a few ideas.

“We need to build up the recreation facilities so that students have a place (Oconee) or a more up-to-date

facility (Gainesville) to work out,” Reeves said, “We also need to enhance our intramural and club sports programs on both campus. I think this will get the students excited and build spirit. We also need to have some special events at our sporting events for all UNG students and possi-bly host some events on Gainesville campus (if we can get the facilities to NCAA standards).”

Even better than going to Dahlonega for UNG sports would be the possibility of UNG

sports coming to Gainesville.“I know that there is a lot of interest in building and

upgrading facilities on both campuses,” Reeves said, “Resources to fund these projects must be identified. No state funds can be used for athletic facilities.”

“Any student enrolled in a four-year bacca-laureate program at UNG is eligible for UNG Division II NCAA sports.”

UNG Athletic Director, Lindsay Reeves

This collision between Richardson and Coleman is a perfect exam-ple of a runner leading with the crown of the helmet.



F E AT U R E S & O P I N I O N SSummer Drinks

with Elise PerkinsWith summer fast approach-ing, here are a few cocktails to help you beat the heat:

Pina Colada:• 1 1/2 oz light rum• 2 oz cream of coconut• 2 oz pineapple juice• 1 cup crushed icePour rum, cream of coco-nut and pineapple juice into a blender with one cup of crushed ice. Blend until smooth.

Strawberry Daiquiri:• 1/2 oz strawberry

schnapps• 1 oz light rum• 1 oz lime juice• 1 tsp powdered sugar• 1 oz strawberriesAdd ingredients with a bit of ice in a blender. Blend and then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish w/ strawberry.

Mango Margarita on the rocks:• 1 oz tequila• 1 oz mango liqueur• 1/2 oz lime juiceShake the tequila, mango liqueur and lime juice with ice cubes in a cocktail shak-er. Strain into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass, and serve.

Citrus Blast:• 4 oz melon liqueur• 2 oz triple sec• 2 oz citrus vodka• 2 oz lemon rum• 2 oz pineapple juiceIce to the top of any glass. Mix all ingredients and stir.

Peach Punch:• 25 liters sparkling white

wine• 2 liters peach liqueur• 2 liters brandy• 2 kg sugar• strawberries• peaches• 1 handful clovesAdd wine, liqueur, brandy, sugar, cloves and chopped fruit to a large, 40-litre bowl. Mix until the sugar dissolves, and let rest for 12 hours. Serve with added sugar or brandy if desired.

Although we’re consolidated, we’re not ‘really’ consolidatedEditor’s note: We are reprinting a col-umn by a staff member at the UNG-Dahlonega newspaper, The Steeple, outlining one of the problems students have had with the consolidation of the two schools. Her column is followed by a response from the administration.

Erin DemockoUNG The Steeple Staff

As a senior in the English Depart-ment, I have avoided Newton-Oakes and other math-y buildings like the plague. As I begin to approach the light at the end of the tunnel – gradu-ation – I have finally had to suck it up and register for Math 2400.

I am not excited to take Statistics, and even less excited after I realized the classes offered on the Dahlonega campus this summer were not really possible to take with my work sched-ule The ones I could fit into my sched-ule had already reached capacity.

I’ll be honest with you – I am not the most ardent of consolidation sup-

porters. However, I was happy that we had consolidated with Gainesville State College because they also of-fered Statistics and had a myriad of sections available this summer, many that fit into my schedule.

I decided to go ahead and take Sta-tistics on the Gainesville campus – it’s actually closer to my apartment than Dahlonega, anyway.

What came next astonished me and many others

I called the Gainesville campus and after being transferred around three or four times, I finally talked to someone in the admissions office who told me I would need to apply to the college.

“Wait!” you might be thinking. “Aren’t we a single unified campus now? Why on Earth would someone already attending UNG need to apply to UNG to take a class?” That’s what I thought, too.

In order to avoid the $25 applica-tion fee, the applicant, if they are a UNG student, can print the applica-

tion out and deliver it to the Gaines-ville campus.

As a college student, and not will-ing to throw around $25, I opted for this method. It was after I printed it out in its 12 page entirety that I began to regret it.

In addition to the 12-page applica-tion and proof of immunizations, a transient request from the Dahlone-ga campus is required as well. This is performed on the Banner system, as I learned from my call to the Dahlone-ga admissions office, which trans-ferred me to the Registrar’s office.

Then, after all of this is submitted, you have to play the waiting game. You must be accepted at the Gaines-ville campus. Accepted. At. The. Gainesville. Campus.

It seems to me that for a university that is allegedly consolidated, we are not so consolidated after all.

So, for all of you brave souls who are not scared away by this tale, keep in mind that the application deadline for summer classes was April 1.

Tom WalterVice president of Student Affairs at UNG

Unfortunately, while consolida-tion has officially happened, not all processes are officially consolidated. One of the biggest issues is Banner. The University of North Georgia

is still operating with two separate Banner Systems until Fall Semester, 2013. the consolidated single Ban-ner system has been developed, but it is still being tested. The University wants to make sure that everything is working correctly before it is used for Registration for Fall Semester, 2013. So for classes for Spring Semester

and Summer Semester of 2013, if a student wanted to take a class on an-other campus, that student needed to be “accepted” to that campus in order to be entered into that Banner Sys-tem. this is an unfortunate short term situation. I apologize for the inconve-nience.

Response from VP Tom Walter

C h e c k u s o u t n e x t f a l l . . .O n e U NG

s t u d e n t n e w s p a p e rt o r u l e t h e m a l l !


“Go to class every day. Basically, you have to go every day because you are stretched for time. Go every day, that’s the biggest tip.” - Christine Bittle

“Show up. Show up.” - Lauren Niles

“It’s a lot to pack in. It’s better to just take your classes during the semester. If you like it spread out, I would not suggest sum-mer classes.”- Brittany Wygladalski

“Don’t have a job.”- Megan Cabeis

“I just make sure to take it from Monday through Thursday, that way my mind is going from Monday to Thursday.” - Alvin Ey

“If you are taking a full-time class, don’t get a full-time job.” - Eduardo Randon

Summer Class Survival GuideThe

For Students, By Students

Spring 2013, issue 3

Documents

Transcript of Spring 2013, issue 3