Volume 63 - Issue 1

Mark EllisonStaff [email protected]

The University of West Georgia’s own television station, UTV-13, will be holding anchor auditions for its signature newscast, UTV-13 News, on Thursday evening, August 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 132 of the Education Center located in the back of the building. Producers John Morgan, Taylor Cyr and Ericka Birdsong are looking for eager faces and voices to anchor the main news segment as well as sports and weather segments. UTV-13 News is an entirely student-run newscast that airs four times a day (10:00 AM, Noon, 7:00 PM, and 10:00 PM). The short news program does not air live, but is instead taped four days a week (Monday through Thursday) with each taping airing the next day.

The producers, however, would like to change this. When asked of his main goal for the program this semester, Morgan simply stated, “I want to go live. I would like to have a live show.” Cyr also commented that the producers would like to enhance the reputation of the show for the sake of the station as much as for the show itself. “We want to let everyone know that there is a great outlet here on campus to get campus news,” Cyr said. “Channel 13 is more than just slides.” Anchor hopefuls attending the audition should dress business casual with dark, solid colors. Polo shirts and jeans, for example, would be an appropriate dress. Light colors are discouraged as are stripes and any other patterned shirts. Shorts are also discouraged. When one arrives to the

audition Thursday night, one of the producers will hand him or her a short script from which one may practice reading out loud. When the audition time comes, he or she will step into UTV-13’s studio and hand the script back to one of the producers. The person will then be seated in front of one of the studio cameras with a microphone lapel clipped onto the shirt’s collar and will read off the teleprompter the same script he or she was just given, as if it were a news story. In addition to the actual audition, those who come are asked to bring their class or work schedule and 917 number. This is to hammer out times for taping as well as for contact information. The specific skills theproducers are searching for in these auditions are enunciation, voice projection, and, perhaps most importantly of all, flexibility. Whileanchoring is crucial to UTV-

13 News, as it is with every other news program, the newscast has always been in need of a reliable supply of student reporters to search out on or off-campus stories to fillthenewswith.Inadditionto reporting, a steady crew is always needed to run the technology equipment during the newscast. This equipment includes everything from cameras to the audio console to the teleprompter to the switcher. Those who do not make anchor are strongly encouraged to contribute to the newscast by serving in one of these other roles. University Television is located on Channel 13 for cable television and serves up original student programming such as UTV-13 News and Free Verse. For more information on the anchor auditions, UTV-13 News or UTV-13 in general, call the station number, 678-839-6461 or type an e-mail to [email protected].

Christina ThompsonStaff [email protected]

On August 11 in the University of West Georgia’s Love Valley, the Welcome Back Blast was held to entertain a crowd full of students. Part of the evening’s festivities included free food and several Student Activities Council giveaways. Monster was also a vendor at the event and gave students free energy drinks. While SAC members dished out nachos and cheese, cotton candy and snow cones, the Wolf Radio was streaming live on the internet. They also played music for the students to dance and listen to as they mingled amongst each other. “The goal was to just give back to the students, introduce SAC to the incoming freshmen, and have general fun and entertainment for the students before school

starts,” explained SAC Traditions Chair Jasmine Raston. Peer Mediators were also a part of the back to school celebration, providing a t-shirt decorating activity for the students. All were encouraged to decorate the various colored shirts with phrases, symbols, or images that could be used to help abused women in the community. “We’re trying to promote awareness for the suffering women who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, to let them know they’re not alone,” said Peer Educator Collyn Ramsey when explaining their cause. After all of the food was dispersed, Mission Improvable came to the stage to provide UWG with comedic entertainment for the night. The improv group consisted of four men, who, throughout their act, made jokes about gospel singers, young celebrity teens and the

world’s worst pick up lines. Once their set was over, Mission Improvable gave outhigh-fivesandstickers. The Welcome Back Blast concluded with a fireworkshow that lit up the night

sky. Several of the student clapped in amazement as the show progressed. “I think it’s been really nice, [it] makes us feel at home,” said freshman Amanda Foster.

Jordan Alexander WeathersStaff [email protected]

In recent years, the University of West Georgia has undergone serious cosmetic changes. First, The Coliseum and Greek Village were constructed. Now, renovations to the library and a new on-campus bookstore are well underway, expanding the campus and helping to accommodate the growing student body. However, people often overlook the changes that occur within these buildings, such as projects and updates that are not as easily seen. Students studying mass communications know of an example: the forthcoming separation of the program into a discipline-based format. Instead of taking any

broadcasting, journalism or public relations class desired, students will pick a track and stick to it, learning more about a specific area than alittle about many areas. Another change is currently occurring inside of the Humanities building, and

this one will have less of an effect on the student body. Since June, the president and the provost of UWG, Dr. Beheruz Sethna and Dr. Sandra Stone, respectively, have been meeting with faculty members to discuss possible improvements for

the College of Arts and Sciences to accommodate changes around campus – namely, to split the college into three smaller colleges. The reason for the split, according to a letter from Sethna, is growth and expansion. In the letter, Sethna explained that “while reorganization decisions may be controversial and subject to differing opinions, the best strategic way to prepare for the university’s future growth is to divide the college of arts and sciences into three separate colleges.” The COAS currently houses 16 academic departments, approximately three times the amount of departments within other colleges. By separating it into three smaller colleges, similar in size to one another

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and comparable to the Richards College of Business or the College of Education, the administrative structure will enable more consistency and collaboration among colleges. To expedite and simplify the process, Sethna and Stone organized the Transitional Task Force to determine exactly what changes should occur. The task force is comprised of two members from each current division within the COAS; these members are Dr. Will Lloyd, Dr. Henry Zot, Dr. Rob Sanders, Dr. Marjorie Snipes, Dr. Larry Frazier and Dr. Randy Hendricks. Lloyd, chair of the COAS reorganization task force, has set forth

many of the tentative plans in the best interest of students and faculty. “The proposed organization is still being discussed,” Lloyd said. “We’re doing lots of work now to ensure that students are not affected.” While everything involved in the division is subject to change, the three colleges will supposedly be as follows: the College of Humanities (for the School of the Arts, English, Philosophy, Foreign Languages and History departments), the College of Social Sciences (for the Anthropology, Mass Communications, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Criminology departments) and the College of Sciences (for the Biology, Chemistry, Computer

Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Geosciences departments). Based on recommendations from the task force, the reason for a School of the Arts within the Humanities division is an effort to give the arts department a base for “recruitment, fund-raising, collaboration, and outreach.”Despite these changes, Sethna and members of the task force wish to reassure everyone that no adverse side effects are anticipated for the student body. “This is an administrative change – no corresponding changes are expected in the classroom, degree requirements, or graduation schedules,” Sethna said. “No tuition increase will occur for the College of

Arts and Sciences Students to pay for this change.” The Transitional Task Force has until December 31 to iron out any conflicting viewpoints, and issuesthat are still in discussion are the governance structures, the names of the new colleges, allocation of facilities, and the division of the Arts and Sciences budget – which Sethna describes as the division of the already existing budget into three separate entities. The date for full implementation is set for January 1, 2011, on which all decisions and changes will be made final, and the College ofArts and Sciences will officially bedivided – a testament to the growth and prosperity as a university.

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AnnouncementsWEDNESDAY 18

Excel Kickoff Cookout 6 p.m. at Love ValleySponsored by the Excel Center! Come and get to know your very own student help center. The center offers assistance for student studies, and now they are celebrating the kick off of another academic year. Let’s hope it can be successful for everyone, especially if you utilize the center yourself!

THURSDAY 19

Meet the Administration 7:30-9p.m. Campus Center BallroomSponsored by the Student Government

Association. This event is a perfect opportunity to really get to know the in’s-and-out’s of the University.Commuter Welcome Back Party 11-5 p.m. Commuter LoungeWith parking the way it is, wouldn’t it be great to meet some folks you could commute with? Come to meet new commuter students or connect with old ones. Free snacks are also offered!

FRIDAY 20

Food Court (Wolves den) Grand opening 11a.m. University Community CenterFood, food, food! See what renovations the UCC has gone through and, don’t forget to choose from the awesome new food choices offered, including the new Burger Studio!SAC welcome back Concert 7:30 p.m. Campus Center Ballroom

Sponsored by Weekends at West Georgia, featuring ‘Cool Kids’. It’s always a fun party with SAC!

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UWG Day at Six Flags!Need we say more?

TUESDAY 24

Enrollment Services Open House 8-5 p.m.Financial Aid and the Registrar’s Officehave been going through a lot of changes,so stop by Parker Hall to see what Enrollment Services is all about and clear up some of your confusion! It may be wise, especially if graduation is in your near future.

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Julianna BarnettStaff [email protected]

Recently a group of 12 students and two professors from the University of West Georgia and Georgia State University traveled to France with the Bayeux Art program from July 2-21. According to Dr. Anne Gaquere-Parker, the Bayeux Art program has been available for over a decade under various formats and directors. While abroad,studentsspendthefirstportionof the trip in various small cities throughout France, and then bring the trip toaclosewithafinalweek-longstay in Paris. They visit numerous museums, see various historical monuments, and eat delicious French cuisine. This year, Gaquere, who is native to France, led the dozen students through various cities with the goal of seeing as many museums as possible and developing an understanding that “a different culture is not a bad thing,

it is just different.” Gaquere is extremely passionate about this study abroad program. “I want students to feel and breathe art and history when they stand in the museums or tour a castle,” she said. “A Van Gogh painting looks even more amazing when it is right in front of you. I want students to come back and want to buy books to learn more and want to do research about something they saw on the trip and become young scholars. Isn’t that what education is about, the will to increase knowledge?” This was Gaquere’s third year directing the program that she enjoys so much. The cost of the trip is approximately $4,000 every year, but there are scholarship opportunities for UWG students that are interested in studying abroad. HOPE covers the cost of the tuition, which makes it even more feasible to participate in the trip of a lifetime. On average, around 12 students participate in the program every year.

Gaquere is extremely pleased with this number. “It is a big enough group that people can make friends during the trip, but small enough that we all

spend lots of quality time together and getting to know each other,” Gaquere said. “I really enjoy when we all go out to a restaurant and sit at the same table like a big group of friends.” Since students are abroad for almost a month, a trip of this caliber takes many months of planning. In fact, Gaquere is already preparing for the 2012 trip. “Some activities have to be booked two years in advance, but most of the scheduling is done a year in advance,” she said. “We will start recruiting for the 2011 summer program in September, but anyone interested can already get in touch with me. It is never too early to apply for the program and secure a spot.”

During trips in the past, students would actually take classes while in France. Now, it’s a little

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Behind RiSinG on-CAmPUS hoUSinG RATeSCory CampStaff [email protected]

Across campus, the Department of Housing and Residence Life has raised rent by an average of $20 per month. Steven Whitlock, director of the Department of Housing and Residence Life said, “Students today expect more amenities, greater customer service, and improved living conditions. The Department of Housing and Residence Life couldn’t agree more and as such has increased rent gently enough to

increase revenue to a point where much needed improvements on [the] residence halls can be made.” However, do the improvements to the residence halls justify the increase in rent? Do the students actually require these improved residence halls? There have been significantimprovements to on campus living. According to Whitlock, the foremost of these improvements is the renovation of a wing in Downs Hall, which is presently under construction. The Department is replacing the current metal furniture with nicer, more

comfortable things to sit on, renovating the ceilings, carpets, and A/C units and aesthetically improving the lobbies and restrooms. Other Housing and Residence Life renovations across campus include landscaping work in the Greek Village and outside some of the traditional dorms, new paint at Tyus Hall and a 24-hour customer service desk. These are expensive renovations, and the Department had to raise costs to make them happen. These renovations do reflectstudent demands. All students are

required to live on campus during their freshman year, and Arbor View Apartments are the most expensive place to reside on campus. Every year, Arbor View has a waiting list, and at the beginning of this year, the list grew to almost 200. This is proof that students are willing to pay more money for better living conditions. The Department of Housing and Residence Life took that fact into account and began improving other on campus residence halls.

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Teen theater presents Sweeny Todd

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Recipe of the Weekwith Maggie Hills

Red potatoes with bacon and cheese 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing1/2 cup cheddar cheese1/4 cup bacon bits2 lb. small red potatoes1 tbsp. chopped parsley Mix ranch, cheese and bacon in a bowl. Add potatoes. Pour mixture into greased baking dish and cover with foil. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and cook an additional 15 minutes. Top with parsley.

Alestorm: Bring in the pirates!

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Jordan Alexander WeathersStaff [email protected]

After months of trading vacations and swimsuits for voice coaches and scripts, Alabama Street became Fleet Street as members of the Carrollton Teen Theatre performed Sweeney Todd. Sponsored by the Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, the program began in 1978 and attracts at least 40 aspiring actors every summer. Children between the ages of 13 and 19 are invited to audition in May, and upon obtaining a cast and crew, the summer begins with improvisation classes for interested participants. Afterwards, the teenagers get together three nights per week, rehearsing lines and receiving various acting lessons. According to Penny Lewis, director of the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, this format gives the teenagers a unique opportunity to learn about and practice acting simultaneously.“The program is great,” said Lewis. “It attracts teenagers because of the opportunity and because of the caliber of productions we do.” This year’s dark melodrama, directed by Kathy Waldrop and boasting a roster of 65 students, was unlike anything the program had done before. With previous Teen Theatre performances like Cinderella and The

Wizard of Oz, performing a Sondheim musical – especially one so dark and demented – seemed both too advanced and too absurd. “When I told [the sponsors] I wanted to perform Sweeney Todd, they thought I had lost my mind,” said Waldrop, a director of many teen and community theatre productions. “They said these kids would never be able to pull it off, but we proved them wrong.” For those who have neither seen the Tony Award-winning musical nor witnessed the deranged Tim Burton and Johnny Depp remake, the story of Sweeney Todd is simple: a barber returns to London after years in exile, seeking revenge on the man who stole his bride. Descending into madness, he murders almost everyone that enters his shop, which coincidentally leads to the success of Mrs. Lovett’s pie shop below. In the end, the demon barber loses everything, and everyone dies – kind of. Theaudience,whichnearlyfilledthe auditorium, thoroughly enjoyed the production. Members of all ages, ranging from children to middle-aged adults, leaned forward and watched intently as the young actors paraded around the stage – and many were not from Carrollton. Many audience members came from Fayetteville or Haralson County, but one, named Grace, hailed from California and seemed to represent the

audience’s collective opinion. “One of my friends knows one of the actors,” she said. “But the play is great and has good acting. The English accents are clear, and even though it’s hard, they’re doing a good job.” Part comedy and part tragedy, Sweeney Todd changes rapidly from humor to horror. Initially, the audience laughed as Signor Pirelli, portrayed by Kelly Methven, haphazardly shaved customers’ faces and spoke in a heavy Italian accent. Later, giggles would turn into gasps, as the people of London met Sweeney’s wrath. Throughout the two-hour performance, the young actors blended speaking and singing parts like seasoned veterans, captured various instances of situational irony, anddelivered,saveforafewfirstnightmishaps,aflawlessperformance. Just as impressive as the acting, however, was the set design. The silhouette of stairs visible through a painted window, realistic brickwork made from cloth or wood, and shadowy shelves and columns made the dark alleyways of London come alive. The characters gained believability through their elaborate costumes; while most were dirty and torn, Johanna and Anthony Hope wore white, representing their purity and serving to contrast the red lighting and thick fog that adorned the stage. Following the performance, the teenage actors met with friends and family members to discuss the

performance and to breathe a sigh of relief, and despite the amount of work it undoubtedly took to prepare, they remained humble. Even Sweeney Todd, whose real name is Branden Hembree, downplayed the difficultyof his performance. “The hardest part, actually, was putting in my contacts,” said Hembree, acknowledging his frightfully white and black eyes. “No, really, it’s the music. It takes forever to understand.” To prepare, the 19-year-old, who hopes to study musical theatre in college, relied heavily on the Angela Lansbury version of Sweeney Todd, claiming to have only used the Tim Burtonfilmforonescene.Hollywoodseemedtohavemoreinfluenceonhim,though. At many points throughout the production, Hembree made a gesture with his hands that was distinguishably Depp. Although the season for Teen Theatre is over, teenagers interested in participating in next year’s program can already contact Penny Lewis at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. Also, for those outside of the age range or toounwillingtosacrificetheirsummer,Carrollton Community Theatre is open to people of all ages. In the spring, they’ll take a break from Sweeney and Sondheim by performing Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; although for some, Oompa-Loompas are just as frightening as demon barbers.

Amanda CullenStaff [email protected]

Avast, me hearties! Hoist the sails! Now that school is back in session, students may not going to be excited about getting up and going about their day. Maybe some new music will help kick this year into gear! So take a break from the Justin Beiber nonsense and get back to the time of piracy and treasure-filledtales. Enter the band Alestorm. Usually lumped in with heavy metal or folk metal genres, Alestorm is also known as being a “Pirate-metal” band. This riot of music and vocals echoes the life on the high seas of men such as Blackbeard and Calico Jack. Typical Pirate-y ideals, such as walking the plank and owning the seven seas, play out in these raucous lyrics. It is music that one would expect Jack Sparrow to be listening to on his voyages. Alestorm is made up of four male members, Christopher Bowes, Dani Evans, Gareth Murdock, and Peter Alcorn. These musical gentlemen of fortune originate from Perth, Scotland. The band started out in 2004 as a two-person folk metal band known as Battleheart. However, after disputes with a band with a similar name, their

label company, Napalm, changed the band’s name to Alestorm. Yes, it does sound like Maelstrom…but when it comes to being pirate-like, one best thrown in the ale somewhere. Alestorm’s sound is not the typical pirate music that one would be used to. After all, their 2008 single,

“Heavy-Metal Pirates,” gave them away. Heavy electric guitar riffs and loud drumbeats now accompany the traditional Irish pipes and organ pianos that we have known for years since being introduced to Disney’s Peter Pan as children. However, the themes and lyrics

of these fast paced and bass grinding tunes still echo the harsh and often brutal life of pirate lore. Songs such as “Keelhauled” discuss how these thieves and plunderers dealt with those they found to be distasteful. Keelhauling, for those who don’t dabble in pirate terminology, involves the traitor or enemy being tied with a rope by their feet and thrown overboard. Other songs are not so grotesque. Many are simple assertions of pride. “Wolves of the Sea,” a cover of the original song performed by the band Pirates of the Sea, is about how self-righteous pirates were about their status as the ocean’s greatest terror. “Pirate Song” is one man’s declaration of having no regrets of being a scoundrel and a danger to the world, with lyrics stating, “if I could, I would do it again.” Alestorm’s music isn’t for everyone. They are a metal band and are considerably dark in content. However, the heavy bass and catchy beats make listening to their music worthwhile. There’s a little pirate in everyone, and any fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy or even Treasure Island should give this modern twist on buccaneers a listen. Most of Alestorm’s music is now available on iTunes and YouTube. Look for their new album in 2011! Ahoy!

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Colin BoddyStaff [email protected]

Once again, this summer I traveled to Manchester, TN, to bask in the mercilessly hot sun for the revelry that is the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. For those that do not know, Bonnaroo Festival is essentially a playground for adults. It’s a four-day weekend where one can kick back with great friends and enjoy the sounds of their favorite bands from around the world, sip on great craft beer and watch award-winning films in Bonnaroo’s own CinemaTent. Having fun at Bonnaroo is quite diverse and everyone will experience it differently.

Bonnaroo also offers a plethora of something illegal to, how shall we say, enhance your experience at the festival. It may not be Woodstock, but the police and staff at Bonnaroo pretty much keep to themselves when it concerns drugs and other contraband. It’s a known fact that illegal things are happening all around, so as long as you aren’t acting like a blatant idiot, you can pretty much get away with anything. And for some people at Bonnaroo that is exactly the draw. People fly and drive in from aroundthe world to cut back and forget the monotony of their daily lives. For those four days in Tennessee, it’s as if nothing else matters. Do not be mistaken though; Bonnaroo is completely about the

music. It seems the bands get better with each year, and there is something for everyone, no matter what your musical preference is. While I couldn’t make it to every show, something that is physically impossible, I’ll share several of my favorite acts from this year. The Dodos: The Dodos are an indie-rock band that use the drums as a central part of their music, creating adynamicsound.Influencesofmetaland West African rhythms make them something special to listen to. Neon Indian: This chill-wave band hit the scene last year with their release Psychic Chasms which secured their spot as one of the bands to hear in 2009. Their set was performed at night, an ethereal show created by hundreds of swaying people throwing their glow-sticks in the air while they played “Should’ve taken acid with

you.” Manchester Orchestra: This was myfirst time seeing thesehometownfavorites from Atlanta at Bonnaroo, but it was actually their second time playing at the festival. The crowd was extremely welcoming to the band, and they destroyed the set in front of thousands of people. The National: A favorite of mine for some time now, The National is for fans of Interpol or Joy Division. Their set was very chill and obviously made everyone there happy. The lead singer emitted great vibes as he handed over his glass of wine to a fan in the front row. These are just a few of the great bands that played Bonnaroo. Tune in next week as I continue the recap of the best acts and delve into some more of the wilder experiences that were had that weekend.

Bonnaroo bound: 2010

Lindy OllerStaff [email protected]

There are some great, little-known places in Carrollton that not all students know about. Students are usually on a tight budget, and have to knowwhere to look in order to findgreat deals on clothes, but Round 2 Consignment is a great place to findnice clothes at a reasonable price. Rather than spending around $50 on a complete outfit, studentscan spend less than $20 on an outfitand shoes at a consignment shop. Shopping at a local store helps support Carrollton’s economy as well as saving students money. Local shops provide an intimate setting and some are an important part of a town’s history. Local stores usually offer unique items that sometimes aren’t found in retail stores. Open from Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Round 2 Consignment Shop is family-owned and operated.

The shop is opened by Joann Britt, a wife and mother. Her son and husband work at the West Georgia Kitchen and Bath Inc. and the Lowell Opry House. Their business was slowing down, so she wanted to try opening her own consignment shop.

Britt admits that it’s always easy to run the shop, but she loves the interaction with people and the bond that she has formed with some of her regular customers. “Some customers bring me pictures of their little girls in the cute

dresses they bought or their daughter’s wedding dress they purchased here,” she stated. The store offers more than just clothing. There are baby items, shoes, purses, hair bows, toys, books and even wedding dresses and formal wear. It is such a great place, but is lacking one demographic – college students. Britt said that she would love to see more students come in so that she can speak to them and allow them to have a unique shopping experience. Some of the brands a student can find at Round 2 Consignmentare Aeropostale, Hollister, American Eagle, Polo, Chaps, Ann Taylor Loft, The Childrens Place, Limited Too, Forever 21, Levi, Gap, Tommy and Boutique brands. If someone would like to consign their items to Round 2 Consignment, one needs to make an appointment. There is the option of donating or reclaiming their items at the end of a 90 day period. To schedule an appointment, call 770-214-5599. Students can also visit Round 2 Consignment on Facebook.

Round 2 Consignment: mall brands at low prices

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Grant WallaceDistribution [email protected]

Welcome back, everyone, for the return of my weekly movie reviews. Unfortunately due to monetary reasons, I wasn’t able to frequent the theaters as much as I liked this summer, but I did watch one particular filmthatreallycaughtmyattention. “Pulling John” is the real life story of a generally unknown yet historically unmatchable athlete on the face of the Earth, John Brzenk. His sport? Arm wrestling. The documentary focuses on Brzenk’s 25-year worldwide winning streak as he prepared to face an upcoming match against a Russian Titan and a narcissistic redneck. At 40 years old, Brzenk looks almost puny compared to, say, Ronnie from the Jersey Shore, but when placed up against Alexei Voyevoda, Russia’s best arm wrestler, Brzenk is almost half his size. In one particular scene shot at Voyevoda’s training facility, the beast

was able to “pull” three men at once. To help visualize this, try picturing two men with straps connected to Voyevoda’sfistashegrippedbothofanother man’s hands, attempting to pull him back. He is hilariously sub-human, yet is still no match for the scrawny Brzenk. What really struck me about this documentary was how he has escaped under the radar for so long. The 25-year winning streak is something that has almost never been done before in any sport, in any era. The accomplishment is massive, especially for an American, to have achieved this. Another somewhat puzzling thought is how Russia’s government financially supports arm-wrestling,yet America does not. Even so, earning that many awards brings in around $13,000 to $15,000 a year for Brzenk. Without giving too much away, the documentary focuses a great deal on an upcoming match for the Zloty Tur 2004. And if one is thinking that these matches are simply fun and

games, the amount of professionalism incorporated is the same as any other sport. Every match has at least two referees to make sure the players aren’t cheating. There are three moves an arm wrestler can use to defeat his opponent, which incorporate a great deal on the pull and wrist formation. If the players slip up and lose grips on the other player’s hand, they are forced to tie up, which requires their hands to be bounded together. After that the rules get quite simple. There is one chance and one chance only to win. Although the filmdid have some weaker aspects, the general feel and motivation of the key players was very intriguing to watch. This comes highly

recommended and is available on DVD.

Spending $6.50 with Grant: Pulling John

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Eagerly anticipating the day I would enter the University of West Georgia as a junior, I began to read the online version of The West Georgian. I assumed that since UWG is the quintessential apex of education, a radiant bastion of unity in diversity, and the crème-de-la-crème of academiaIwouldfindrivetingdebateand cutting-edge insight in her student paper. All I found was content that was unabashedly beige. Articles on how to enjoy nice weather, why one should study before an exam, or why we can’t buy a cup of Starbucks coffee in Carrolltonmightbeperfectlyfine fora high school paper, but for a research university rag? Granted, there was an article last year that generated quite a bit of controversy, but it was crude and should have never been considered for inclusion in our paper. I suppose after all the brouhaha surrounding the offensive piece the editorial staff lost their tenacity to offer up any real news or opinion, but I digress. The core problem is that opportunities to deal with issues that affect our future are being frivolously squandered by our student paper. The West Georgian has been taking a safe route for too long. If I have anything to do with it, that’s about to change. The student newspaper of the 60s & 70s helped to fuel the protests that subsequently ended the Vietnam War. The paper challenges the system and brings injustice to light. As the old axiom says, if we do not stand for something then we will inevitably fall for anything. Our student paper is a way for us to show that we stand for something, not to mention it’s a way for us to help create debate that can lead to real and lasting change, just like it did back in the day. This year I intend to stoke the fires of controversy. I promise therewill be no sacred cows. We will look at why hate still blights our country and why minorities are still oppressed. It’s 2010 and women still earn less than men for equal work. Immigrants risk death in order to come to the US, and then political candidates squawk about sending them back because doing so happens to be conveniently expedient as election time nears. We continue to be dumbed-down by the media giants,

and every day the thought police are knocking at our door. We will examine the futility of our government’s policies, its wars for profit,andthegraftandcorruptiononwhich our elected officials feed. I’lloffer views on the pervasiveness of injustice, both locally and globally. I have a visceral intolerance of religious hypocrisy, and I am fond of sharing it.Wewill also address the financialburden that is laid at the feet of UWG’s students, and I trust that our school administrators know that we not only want answers but we’ve already paid dearly for them. Of course, we will have a bit of fun along the way, too. Some readers may be offended by the opinions they read. Other readers may be challenged to do their own due diligence and research an issue further. Good. My intent is straightforward enough; I want us to think. I want us to look at why we believe the things we do. I want us to have a dialog, one that can be honed and targeted more precisely. We know that a single philosophy of life will never be accepted by everyone. However, if we can simply understand why we believe what we do, that’s a huge step forward for our species. The wonderful thing is that we still have the freedom to openly debate topics like the ones outlined here, at least we do for now. But if we fail to participate and protect our firstamendmentrights,thenlikeotherfreedoms we have recently lost thanks to legislation such as the Patriot Act, our freedom of speech will be taken from us, too. If that happens, we have nothing to blame but our own apathy. After all, in the end, we always get what we deserve. The West Georgian, the student newspaper of The University of West Georgia does not belong to the school, its administration, or to the University System of Georgia; its essence belongs to the students. Can I depend on our student body to help me give it some color this year?

Opinion“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,

and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”-First Amendment, United States Constitution

man on the StreetWhat are you most looking forward to for the 2010-2011

school year?Christina Thompson

Staff [email protected]

Rant and Rave-Hurry for the rain bringing down the temp,

what, two degrees?!

-When are they going to be finished with the library construction? It’s hideous and

inconvenient!

-Traffic on campus is horrendous! Is it really just all the freshmen?

-Another school year ...enough said there.

-Why did they take out all the health food at the UCC Chik-fil-a and replaced it with milkshakes? No wonder America’s obese.

-What’s with professors actually teaching on the first day? Not cool.

-Winter please come. Please. please!

-Learn to yield to pedestrians!

Send Rants or Raves to [email protected] with subject line “Rant & Rave.”

Jake Moore: “Starting a new job. As for my classes, I’m finally getting into my block. I’m looking forward to getting into the Baptist Collegiate Ministries and furthering myself that way.”Freshman, Criminology Major

Photo by Christina ThompsonDiane Wilcurt: “I’m a freshman and I’m just getting started with my music. I’m also looking for a group to help me get closer to God. I just want to keep it going and get my degree.”Freshman, Music Education Major

Photo by Christina Thompson

Aicha Diallo: “Meeting new people, diversity, and independence.”Freshman, Biology Major

Photo by Christina ThompsonOumou Barry: “I’m most excited about being out on my own, and I’m looking forward to this school year in general.”Freshman, Undeclared


letter from the News editor

Ellie Munday: “Right now I’m a commuter student, so I’m most excited about living on campus next year.”Freshmen, Biology Major

Photo by Christina ThompsonJason Peden: “The challenge of it all, going from high school to college is such a big experience; and getting to meet new people.”Freshmen, Criminology Major


it’s our rag, right?

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It’s the beginning of another school year and the beginning of many new chapters for freshmen and employees alike at the University. Many changes have occurred over the summer and several new policies and procedures have been applied or thrown out. Offices are mergingtogether,suchasfinancialaidandtheRegistrar’s office. Moreover manymembers of the UWG community including faculty, staff, and students are starting to see the long term effects of the economy’s extended recession. Our goal here at the paper, is to deliver relevant news as accurately and interestingly as possible. We are a student run and operated publications

so there may be errors and mess-ups along the way, but please keep in mind we are all learning and taking in every new experience as opportunities to grow. One thing we are striving for is to close the gap between what readers want and what we produce. We try, as always to pick apart the minds of the student body but we can only work with what we get. Rants and raves, opinions, and ideas are always greatly appreciated. We gladly accept positive and negative critiques whether they are sent through [email protected] or the website thewestgeorgian.com. We are going to stay positive and work hard towards making our paper as non-bias, and diverse as possible while putting our efforts to relate back to the University community.

Furthermore, many of the ideas for the present renovations have come directly from the mouths of students. For instance, the middle row of Greek Village originally included shrubbery between the houses, and resident responses were negative. “Last year when we moved into the Greek Village, we told the Department of [Housing and] Residence Life that we hated the bushes separating our house from the Delta [Delta Delta] house,” said Corey Smith, President of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. “We thought it looked stupid and was inconvenient. Now there is sod there.” Students are making demands, and the Department of Residence Life is responding. Rather than paying to live in Arbor View, University Suites or the Greek Village, some students choose to live in apartments off campus because they are cheaper. There are apartments near UWG that are virtually on campus; however, they are not actually on campus, and that proves to be a very important fact. The UWG Police is its own police department and has jurisdiction over everywhere on campus. They have the power to make arrests and keep the

peace in the same way as the Carrollton police department. The main difference between the UWG police and the Carrollton police is the size of the area over which they monitor. If one calls the police on campus, they will arrive in just a few minutes. If one is in Carrollton and calls the police, he or she could be on the other side of the city. The point is that living on campus is much safer than living in an apartment off campus. “There were no violent crimes on campus last year,” said Whitlock to a group of parents at an Orientation this summer. That fact does not apply to the off campus apartments. Rent off campus may be a few dollars cheaper, but one cannot put a price on safety. The price of living on campus has increased, but the dorms are still the cheapest place to live in Carrollton, and there is a comfort in knowing students can get in contact with both the police department and the Housing and Residence Life Staff no matter the time or the day. For more information regarding on campus living, contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life at 678-639-6426 or go online to westga.edu/reslife.

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The UWG Wolves Football team has been working hard to get ready for the 2010 football season with Fall Preseason Camp activities. This year’s camp schedule has been abbreviated due to the earlier start in the school year, but coaches remain confidentthat the Wolves will be ready to take on Wingate next week. Last year’s program brought an end to a record losing streak with the homecoming victory over the West Alabama Tigers, 10-9. While the rest of the season did not go nearly as well as fans hoped, the coaching staff hopes to build on the gains from last year with a focus on fundamentals, drilling and conditioning. “We need to be aggressive at all times, but we must focus on Assignment, Alignment and Effort,” Head Coach Darryl Dickey told players. “If you know what your assignment is, align yourself correctly within that assignment and give a maximum effort, we will start to see good things from this team.”

Last year’s face-off against Wingate saw the Wolves falling to the Bulldogs 38-17, with a strong defensive effort marred by missed offensive cues. At the time, Coach Dickey commented that the team was in the process of re-learning how to win, and that the Wolves “ran into a very good football team that was well-coached and very physical.” With last season’s win under their belt, the hope is that the Wolves are starting that process of re-learning how to win. Concentrating on fundamentals and building on that strong foundation will have to be an ongoing focus for the team. “We have to make sure that our eyes are in the right place this year,” said Wolves’ Defensive Coordinator Jody Allen. “It is such a small thing, but by putting our eyes in the wrong place, it can get us killed on the defensive side of the ball.” The Wolves kick off the season opener against the Wingate Bulldogs on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Tailgating festivities are planned by several student organizations and will start prior to kickoff.

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different, and a lot less stressful, because students are usually already finishedwith the classwork and canfully explore France. Gaquere isveryconfident inherdecision to change this policy. “I believe students can do most of the studying on campus before leaving, because if they know ahead of time the main artists whose work they will admire during the trip, they are better prepared and can take in even more,” said Gaquere. “Second, I don’t think it is necessary for students to pay rent in the US and pay for lodging in France at the same, when all they are doing is studying in a classroom. Believe me, a French classroom looks awfully like an American one! Sometimes programs require students to spend time in a classroom while abroad and then when the schoolwork is over with, they start visiting places. In my opinion, with the money saved on lodging during the studying portion, we can do more activities when traveling.” Gaquere, too, has favorite places to visit in France. “Sitting in the opera house of the Versailles castle was fascinating to me. I had not been in it in years because it was closed to the public for restoration and even now it is still closed to the public unless a special permission to go in it with a guide is granted. I really felt special and privileged to be in this amazing place.” Her least favorite part of the trip

was “clearly the moment when the rain poured down on us in Paris and we had torushtofindshelterinthecathedralof Notre-Dame-De-Paris like hundreds ofothertourists,onlytofindoutthatastudent had been pick-pocketed, was a rough one. I learned later on that it rained in two hours the amount it usually rains in a month, lucky us!” Among the twelve students to travel abroad was sophomore Lauren Browning, a painting major atUWG. Like Gaquere, her favorite moment of the trip also took place at Versailles, the former home of the notorious Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. “The best moment was renting the paddle boats at Versailles without knowing how to paddle. Versailles in general was amazing and could not be topped,” Browning said. Alyson Chester, too, thoroughly enjoyed her time in France because of the scenery and the croissants. However, she was not very fond of the Parisian metro and the numerous pick-pocketers throughout the country’s capital. All in all, the most recent trip to France was a huge success. The trip is, in Gaquere’s words, “life changing.” Any student who is interested in participating in future trips should contact Gaquere by email at [email protected]. The program is open to all majors and all levels. More information concerning the trip can be found on the art department website under the travel section.

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Adventure Trip Date Registration Date

Whitewater rafting 8/28-29 8/12-26

8/23-9/109/11Adopt-a-Crag

9/6-24Sea Kayaking 9/24-26

Backpacking 10/22-24 10/1-21

Backpacking 11/5-7 10/11-11/4

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