The Compass

Classes upgraded at Winder campus, expansion coming

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Allie Jackson
Layout Editor
924160278@gsc.edu

In the heart of downtown Winder a campus evolved in 2002, through a partnership between the City of Winder, the Barrow County Board of Education, the Barrow County Industrial Development Authority and Barrow County government.

GSC catalog accessible to current and prospective students online

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Gainesville State College general catalog is now accessible online to all current and prospective students.

The college is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of College and School to award the Associate Degree. Gainesville State College is an institutional member of many of the boards of education.

Speaker discusses 'oil versus wilderness'

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, April 15, Jon Waterman will be visiting Gainesville State College to present his "Oil Versus Wilderness" program at 12 noon at the Continuing Education building.
Waterman's presentation will be about his visitations to the Prudhoe Bay Oil complex and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

Student to walk 60 miles in 3 days this October

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gainesville State College student Kristen Hill will be walking 60 miles this October in the Breast Cancer 3-day walk.

Hill, 20, decided to walk in the marathon as a way of giving back to the community.

"I am walking in gratitude because I can. I am walking in hope for all of those who cannot," said Hill.

Teacher Feature: Christy Yeager

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TEACHER FEATURE: CHRISTY YEAGER
Caitlin O'Dell
Editor-in-Chief
924170651@gsc.edu

Room 120 in Academic III at Gainesville State College may not seem to hold much significance. But it is here, in this secluded office off a covert hallway in the math and computer sciences buildings, that a very remarkable woman can be found.

Debate Team has Rewarding Spring Semester

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It has been an active semester for the Debate Club of Gainesville State College.

The club co-sponsored the Spring Audience Debates, which were held in the Continuing Education auditorium here on campus. The club also competed in a number of competitions.

Soul Food or Slave Food?

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am an African American, and have been one for as long as I can remember, but I've always had a skeleton in my closet. I secretly despise Black History Month. During the month of February African Americans cram the school walls with white poster board and try to squeeze several facts about influential African Americans onto each board.

The Problems with conservative values

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is currently legislation in 16 different states, including Georgia, which would ban gay and lesbian couples from adopting children. This legislation is backed by conservative Republicans, who believe that the best way to raise kids is in a two-parent, heterosexual environment.

Bufrod Dam no longer meets Georgia's water needs

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last semester Gainesville State College had two brand new water fountains constructed on campus. Those fountains were supposed to add flare to the campus, but now they are bone dry and haven't run for months.

The college turned off the fountains to conserve water.

Chemistry or magic performed at GSC?

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Otis Rothenberger and Jim Webb, Professors of chemistry at Illinois State University proposed the question "Is it Chemistry or Magic?" to Gainesville State College students on March 10th.

The duo from ISU made chemistry interesting by using comedy. The audience was informed and entertained.

New GSC website to be more accessible

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new internet site is in the works for Gainesville State College.

The new site is aimed to be "published by the end of the summer semester," said Valarie Reeves, webmaster at GSC.

"The goal is to be more logical for prospective students and any who are unfamiliar with our organization structure and current website," Reeves said.

Noon classes coming this fall

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A variety of core classes will be added to the Gainesville State College course schedule during the noon timeslot on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays this coming fall.

The noon courses will only offer core classes that students need to graduate. All classes during the noon timeslot will also be offered at other times throughout the day, so students will most likely not have to choose between a desired class and student club or event.

Spring semester intramurals continue strong

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The intramurals basketball season ended on March 14 when The Ballers defeated The Hoosiers 69-60.

The Hoosiers were ten points away from a perfect season against The Ballers, who lost only one game earlier this season against The Hoosiers.

Spring intramurals for Gainesville State College are softball, bowling and ultimate Frisbee.

Welcome to Atlanta where the players play

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Blake's Mock Draft

Round 1) Glen Dorsey, Defensive Tackle, LSU, 6'1" 297

The Falcons are going to take the best player available with the third pick in the draft and Matt Ryan is not that player. Glenn Dorsey was a monster in college last season and the crazy thing is that he was injured for most of it! Drafting a healthy Glen Dorsey is like getting Warren Sapp reincarnated.

Welcome to Atlanta where the players play

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Round One) Jake Long, Offensive Tackle, Michigan, 6'7" 309

After allowing 47 sacks last season, the Falcons will be looking to protect their currently non-existent quarterback. Atlanta has opportunities in the second round to pick a quarterback that can be effective and not be Matt Ryan.

311 music Concert review

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It had already been two booze filled nights in New Orleans. The concluding event came along every two years. Me and my best friend luckily scrounged up enough money to make it this year and leave all our friends frowning in jealousy.

Jumbled in a forceful unit of smoke and flesh pushing into the arena, the feeling of unity was the vibe between us strangers.

French film festival shows 5 films

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Tournées Film Festival was held in relation to Gainesville State College's Institute for Global Initiatives during February and March.

According to Chaudron Gille, who works with the Institute for Global Initiatives, the Tournées Film Festival is part of a grant which allows the films to be shown throughout campuses across the nation.

From the vault...Born in the USA

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A difficulty in evaluating older albums occurs when reminiscence collides with objectivity. For me, listening to Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" conjures memories of an eleven year old whizzing across the floor of Great Skate in Germantown, Maryland, wearing a Michael Jackson "Beat It" jacket and parachute pants.

Spring concert to be held at Brenau

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Spring Concert, featuring the Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Chorale from Gainesville State College, we be held at Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium on April 28th. Admission is free, and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

David Thomas, director of choral and vocal studies at GSC, said the Chorale would be presenting "a fairly broad selection of music" at the concert.

Video Game Review

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Nintendo continues to strike gold over and over with every Wii-exclusive game they send to the United States, they've apparently been noticing a trend with us American gamers: we love new versions of classic games.

Luckily, we're getting another one.

'Who Ordered The Gratuity?'

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Who ordered the gratuity?!" I overheard this question as I dropped a check to a table of 10 people. A rude, cheap, and as it turned out, not very bright woman was rigorously checking every item on her ticket. When she arrived at the item entitled "gratuity," she
furiously questioned the rest of her party, "Who ordered the gratuity?! It's expensive!"

The woman thought that "gratuity" was a meal! I was just thankful for automatic minimum gratuity for parties of eight or more.

Most guys try too hard

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now that spring break has come and gone, I know that most students are looking forward to our next chance at freedom, summer break.

I took some time over spring break to take a look at the motives that guys and girls use for going on spring break. As one might guess, they are completely different.

Presidential candidate options not so good

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Presidential Election season is in full swing. Most of the individual state primaries have already occurred and we're now looking towards the party conventions and the general election in November. But who will you vote for?

The news headlines are filled daily with information on the lives of the three main candidates left in the race, McCain, Obama and Clinton.

The Compass' view on it

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gainesville State College, in an effort to show how much we use our buildings to get a new one, will be implementing noon classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this upcoming fall semester.

That's right! We may lose our club meeting times, but we'll be getting a new building.