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The Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program, one of Georgia Perimeter College’s feature student services, takes the guesswork out of transfer admissions and gives you a strong incentive to reach your academic goals.

TAG is an agreement between GPC and more than 35 higher educational institutions in Georgia and a few additional states. TAG allows you to transfer to any of these four-year colleges provided that you meet certain requirements such as maintaining a set GPA, graduating with at least 60 transferable credit hours and passing all necessary courses with a “C” or better.

GPA set by the college you want to transfer to is the primary requirement and imperative to a guaranteed admission.

“Student’s have to do their part by maintaining the required GPA

and earning grades of ‘C’ or higher,” said Sharriette Finley, TAG Adviser. “TAG helps students stay on track for doing exactly that.”

Aja Sharpe, GPC student said, “the TAG program played a major role in why I eventually chose GPC.”

Sharpe is a business administration major who will transfer to Georgia State University in the fall.

“My biggest motivation (for using TAG) was that I loved the structure that the program offered. All you have to do is take the right classes and maintain the proper GPA,” said Sharpe.

Students can meet with a TAG adviser and sign an agreement as late as their last semester. However, TAG officials recommends that you do not wait.

“Signing a TAG agreement sooner rather than later is recommended as a means of helping students stay on track for GPC degree completion, while also completing courses required

by their chosen TAG school,” said Finley.

Sharpe, who met with her TAG adviser during her second semester at GPC, seemed to have maximized the service.

“I ended up working with Stephanie Wright. She’s helped me in so many ways from getting in contact with Georgia State University’s adviser to helping me stay on track with my classes. I definitely would not have made it this far without her help.”

Michaundra Denson, a foreign language major from the Decatur Campus met with TAG her first semester in the Advising, Counseling and Retention office.

Denson has a TAG agreement for GSU but is still considering other schools.

Denson feels that TAG is a great option for students.

“Especially for kids who want to go to a four-year college but are not sure where they want to go TAG gives them time to figure that out,” said Denson.

By Omar Nelson

Collegian Staff

---> TunePusher founder and School of Audio Engineering graduate, Justin Kalpher stated, “SAE would hate me for this but you don’t really need school.”Kahler advised students looking to step into music to skip school completely and land internships.“You learn your best stuff when you get thrown into the fire,” said Kahler. "I was offered my first contract as a producer when I was 15 and then moved on to doing music for movies," Kahler recalled.He noted that after attending SAE and interning unpaid for a year he was employed full-time as an engineer, running general tasks for a major studio.“A lot of students think that once they graduate they’re going to land a job at a studio or become a major producer.” He added, “Everyone is going to end up at the same place, at the verybottom. You’re going to have to intern anyway.”Kahler said that over the last 10 years the industry has drastically changed, and there are simply not as many jobs available. Plus, the budget for production is at an all-time low.

Continued > By Ashley Oglesby page 5

Advisors note signing a TAG agreement helps

Make your transition into a four-year college a breeze

Go social to market yourself

Social media has unlocked a new way for individuals breaking into the music industry to market themselves.

Lisa Kato, professional singer for 10 years and former member of the 90’s group Seek, explained why newcomers should take full advantage of social media and self production.

"It's actually easier to be a part of the music industry,”said Kato.

She added, "Social Media, YouTube, iTunes, the many programs out there for home music production - these have empowered writers, musicians, producers and singers to get their product heard by the masses while cutting out the middle-man, the label.”

With the help of media in this century many artists are choosing independent labels or self producing.

“You don't have to fight to be heard and seen by a label any more - you don't even need a major label anymore to get your product to your adoring fans,” said Kato.

Kato suggested that today's generation of artists are somewhat more focused on the business end

of the industry and not spending enough time working on their craft which got them through the door.

“Media perpetuates the fantasy and there is a general image of what is hip, fashionable, what sells, sex, what pushes pop culture,” said Kato.

She added that media can make or break an artist and as an end result destroy the artistry of making music.

“There are a lot of artists just racing to get to some 'star status' and the music industry has definitely become a revolving door,” Kato said. “You have to work at your craft very hard, let it develop at a comfortable and solid pace.”

Kato advised that students looking to break into the industry realize that everything is not as it appears on stage and even in a celebrity's personal life.

"The industry is all about promoting fantasy so the person you see on stage or in a video or even in their semi-private lives, is an image perpetuated by the industry machine behind the performer: Public relations staff, the label reps, managers, etc.

Kato encouraged aspiring artist to, "live for your art and create or perform because that's who you are."

By Troi Charity

Collegian Staff

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First and foremost, I want to thank everyone that contributes to the Collegian operations. Many of you have assisted in helping us distrubute our papers and recruit. We are very thankful.

This issue is centered around music and art. This theme was the brainchild of our readers as much as our editors - early on, we found that a lot of you were involved with the arts, and we tried our best to get to know each of you and display your story. I know that you will enjoy what our editors have gathered for you.

As finals are rapidly approaching I hope that everyone enjoyed their time off. If you want to share your Spring Break adventures email us.

Also, a special thanks to the clubs and organziations that contributed to our publication this issue. Clubs and organizations interested in partnering with the Collegian please contact us. I look forward to working with you all.

Feel free to give us your feedback as we are a very small staff and could benefit greatly from your suggestions and support.

GPC.Collegian@gmail.com

Ashley OglesbyEditor-in-Chief

Letter From

the editor

The Collegian is the student newspaper of Georgia Perimeter College, and is a designated public forum for students, faculty and staff to share their opinions. Comments and views expressed herein are those of the individual writers, and not those of the college or the Collegian as a whole. We strongly encourage students to submit articles and artwork for publication. Single copies are free. More than three copies per person are $.50 each.Editors reserve the right to edit for grammar, space, appropriateness and length. Not all submissions will be published. To speak with a staff member, please call 678-891-3382 or e-mail us at gpc.collegian@gmail.com.

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"Glass" by Mø

"I Love It" by Icona Pop

"Heart Attack" By Demi Lovato

"Radioactive " by Imagine Dragons

"I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz

"Thrift Shop" by Macklemore feat. Wanz

"Roxanne by The Police

"Pet Sematary" by Plain White Tee's

"Werkin Girls" by Angel Haze

"Young Girls" Bruno Mars

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Ferguson

" My brother inspires

me to look fashionable

since he has his own clothing

line."

April - Marie

Evans

"I like to be different and

try not to look like anyone

else."

Kerry

Wilbarn

"The better I look the happier

I am."

Damarcus

Fitzgerald

"It makes me feel confident to dress nice."

India

Zimmerman

"I don't really have an inspiration."

Morganne Simmons

"I'm inspired to be

extraordinary."

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Features

PROfile

Q : How has your work evolved?

A : My work has definitely transitioned, I used to do work that you couldn’t tell it was me. Really kind of generic and now my work is very personal.

Q : Why did you decide to

personalize your work?

A : I began with water colored abstract and now I am really into raw material. As an artist I could not continue doing work that was not personal. I like a challenge. I like pushing myself. I like going to the limit and taking it to the edge. When you’re doing work that’s not personal you're not really taking a risk. There is no real risk doing work that everybody is used to seeing or work that doesn’t really have you putting yourself out there.

Q : Who is your icon?

A : Thornton Dial, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Gustav Klimt — those three artists are the three that I look to for inspiration the most. I watch a lot of artist movies. Between those people and the movies are where I have learned the most.

Q : How does fashion and your art intersect?

A : I like bow ties and scarfs. I enjoy wearing bowties, I’m actually looking to turn my paintings into bowties.

After a life-changing hiatus Jamele Wright, returned to college as an art history major. He has done it all from acting, dancing, painting, writing and he even rapping too. “I’m an artist. I’m able to pursue it more now than before, but I have always been an artist,” says Wright.

Before jumping back into his work, Wright started painting watercolor abstracts and after that he has been pursuing art full-time.

Q : How has your work evolved?

A : I began doing black and white painting and now I am moving into oil painting to understand the positioning of color.

Q : Do you have a favorite artist? Why?

A : Salvador Dalí, Jenny Morgan, Harry Ally, and Daniel Vázquez Díaz. I like these artists because it is a mixture of art. From figurative painting to contemporary to surrealism.

Q : What type of artist are you?

A : I’m the kind of artist that switches around but abstract realism is what I’ve been focusing on lately.

Q : What is abstract realism?

A : It’s gestural and it starts with a mark and putting all the marks together to form an image. Two artists that are into abstract realism are Jason Shawn Alexander also known as J. Alexander and Nathan Ford.

Q : What is a happy median between your work and your love of music?

A : I play classical music while I work to get me more involved, more in the zone. When I’m painting my music helps me get there as an artist.

Eric Eric Vázquez is an guitarist, surrealist artist, a classical music lover who is majoring in illustration. In high school Vázquez happened to just fall into art. Thankfully he had a teacher who encouraged him to enroll into some art programs. “If I had to categorize myself I would say that I am a artist, I wouldn’t say that I am one kind of artist.”

Q : How has your work evolved?

A : I believe that my work has evolved greatly. When I first started I was still trying to find myself as an artist. I would listen to a lot of the rappers that I liked and I would try to emulated their sound. But right now I feel like I am completely my own artist and I have my own sound. I actually noticed a lot of people admiring my style and hearing fellow local artists emulating me. My sound is a little bit of real talk rap and fashion rap.

Q : Who is your favorite artist?

A : There is no one directly who I can say is my favorite artist, but lyrically right now I appreciate music from Kendrick Lamar.

Q : What is luxury rap?

A : Luxury rap is music that is embracing a luxury culture that isn’t really easy to be obtained by the crowd in hip hop today. For example a lot of people like to hear about things that are common, but I like to talk about things that are not common.

Q : Where does your inspiration come from?

A : People who inspire me the most in fashion and musically is Karl Lagerfeld the creative director for Chanel, Kanye West and Sade. They all have their own style that I can appreciate.

Q : If you could live in any time period, what would it be? Why?

A : 14th-15th century Venice. People got around on foot and on gondolas and the population was relatively low but there was an extremely high population density where artists like Leonardo Davinci were engineers.

At first glance you may think that this Nessly is an artist who is all about a materialistic lifestyle. In fact it is far from the truth. Instead of trying to fit in he is creating new avenues for his audience, future artists and most of all for himself.

“The first time I rapped I used to think that every song would make me famous and he was the only one making music.”

Vázquez

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As an art student, novelist, professional skateboarder and a landscaper by day. Mason McNay is currently double majoring in creative writing and studio art.

“I have always seen myself as a gestural artist. A lot of the authors and artists that I really look up to give me ideas of simplicity. Which allows me to take out only what means something to me and my audience. From a writer and artist standpoint.”

Q : How has your work evolved?

A : Since leaving high school I haven’t done any work that I have felt really strongly about. I didn’t have many ideas that I wanted to expand upon writing wise, until very recently. So, I spent that time working on my technical skills -- having someone telling you what to do is a decent motivator -- so, when I was ready to get my hand moving I didn’t have to feel like I was playing the catch.

Q : Who is your icon?

A : Honestly, I don’t think any artist would be telling the truth if they didn’t say themselves. I started writing a book last year and seeing my work in 200 pages is risky. You have to really be in love with your work to risk other people possibly hating it, being a creator I have only been exposed to this.

Q : Like many artists they work off muses, do you work off a muse?

A : Yes and no. You must be able to feel something in order for other people to feel something from your work, but it is not impossible to inspire yourself.

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Profile done by Charlee CorreiaIllustration by of Jahret Rainey

Profile done by Charlee CorreiaIllustration by of Jahret Rainey

Profile done by Charlee CorreiaIllustration by of Jahret Rainey

Q : Like many artists they work off muses, do you work off a muse?

A : My muse is African art and women. African art is one of my muses because it is the beginning of art. There is no way you can ever look at American contemporary or contemporary art or even modern art without going back to Africa. I really dig to the source of all things.

'Nessly'

Q : Who is your icon?

A: Myself. (as he Laughs) Because honestly I try to do better. There are people that I can say are my icons but then I know that I can be better than them. I have the same work ethic so all I have to do is keep up what I’m doing, and do it ten times as hard and know that it will pay off. I tell myself that I am my biggest inspiration.

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The GPC Jaguars men’s soccer team is looking for new players. The men's soccer team will hold

two tryouts at the Dunwoody campus soccer field. The two tryouts will take place on

Saturday, March 30 and Saturday, April 27 at noon. The Jaguars men’s team won a

NJCAA national championship

in 2005, finished last season with a 9-8 record, advancing to the GCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. Among other accolades five

members of last year’s team received GCAA honors, with three making the All-GCAA first team and two others making the GCAA All-Tournament team.For more information contact

assistant coach Ron Moore at ronald.moore@gpc.edu or (678)-642-4967.

When I hear people, whether on ESPN, NBA TV, or the general public debate on the topic of Michael Jordan vs Lebron James, it really makes me question their basketball knowledge. Now, James, wearing the number

23 in Cleveland, doing Jordan’s chalk toss intro, and tattooing Chosen One on his back, brought much of this upon himself. Theres no argument over who the

best player in the NBA today is, and that’s LeBron, but if we’re talking greatest of all time, then there’s no doubting that the winner is MJ. Just based on some startling facts,

there’s just no way LeBron could

ever be better that Jordan. The most obvious, and the

most important is NBA Finals performance. In Jordan’s career he made it to the Finals six times, won all six, and never got taken to a game 7. Needless to say, he did all of this

while averaging 34 PPG, 6 APG, & 6 RPG. LeBron’s Finals appearances weren’t

nearly as prosperous as MJ’s. In 2007, James was surrounded by arguably the worst team to ever make it to the Finals and got swept miserably by the Spurs. After The Decision and all of the

media backlash that followed, James went back to the Finals in 2011 and was the favorite to win it all. But when he turned into the ‘Frozen One’ averaging only a meager 2.2

points in 4th quarters, the Heat were put away in six games by the Mavericks. Jordan on the other hand was the

definition of a clutch athlete, never shrinking when the spotlight was at its brightest. The last 45 seconds in game 6 of the

1998 Finals to me, epitomizes what the heart of a champion truly is. Sure, LeBron finally got the monkey off his back and won a title this past year in incredible fashion, but it doesn’t cover up the fact that he lost, twice, while MJ never lost at all. This alone stands to prove my point that LeBron and MJ just aren’t one the same planet. James is a physical specimen, and I’d consider him one of the top 10 players of all time, but he’ll never touch MJ as the best ever.

By Veejai Ashbey

Collegian Staff

Opinion: Michael Jordan Vs. Lebron James

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Collegian Staff

GPC Men's Soccer Tryouts

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Not everyone will have the chance to live the “rock star” life on tour buses and center stage, so here’s a look into what’s going on in the music industry and what they are not showing you.

Takehiko Kato, Japanese tutor, former GPC student and professional bass guitarist has been in the music industry since 2004 and has performed with popular icons such as B.O.B., Bruno Mars and T.I.

With plenty of time on the road and performing live for massive audiences, Kato believes there is a distinctive disconnect between the performer and the audience.

Audiences, he says, often misinterpret musicians’ lifestyles.

“I don't really want to be caught up in that superficial industry,” Kato said. “The industry can be a money-making machine.”

Kato noted that after talking

with people from major record labels he realized that so many people were in the profession for the wrong reason.

“Music is leaning so much towards the entertainment side that you don’t really see the truth of music anymore,” Kato said.

He found that many self-proclaimed professionals knew little about composing music.

“They would look at you, put on some wigs, bleach your teeth, maybe suggest you lose some weight, plastic surgery here and there and then say, I can make a million dollars of you,” said Kato.

“The message coming from the music industry is just bullshit,” said Kato.

He stated, “the missing ingredient in today’s music is the depth, we don’t really need someone talking about ice this and ‘bling’ ‘bling’ this, we don’t really have to hear that to live

through life” Kato explained that many artists

lose their originality and art form just to sell millions.

“Music is supposed to be the expression of individual thoughts and feelings, it might not be accepted by the masses, but it is a pure art form and the most beautiful thing.” said Kato.

He noted that making music is not supposed to be all about making money.

"There are so many things that the audience doesn’t see through a musician's lifestyle. They only see the

amount of time on stage. When we are on the stage, we are shining."

Kato added that he is frequently approached by people that think that he is living the dream, they think he’s a rockstar.

"We play the music and I might have the long hair, but we are not rockstars," admitted Kato.

Kato noted that an artists appearance is connected to their popularity, which leads to record sales.

“There are so many artists that came out simple and blunt but then they give number one hits right after they bleached their teeth or have

plastic surgery,” Kato stated. He added, “Music is like fashion,

it is not really about the music, a pure form of expression. The meaning of music has changed.”

Kato believes that many people do not understand that those in the industry are normal people.

He said that being a musician is much the same as having a regular job. He compares his life to that of a grocery store worker.

“Instead of working at a grocery store and working nine-to-five shifts, we are at home practicing, we have a lot of work to do off stage."

Kato referenced John Lennon and Bob Marley as being music revolutionists that impacted his view of music.

He credited these artists for having had strong messages.

"They touched your heart when you listened to them and their music sticks in your head forever," said Kato.

Kato is currently enjoying working with local artists. He advised students attempting to break into the music industry to stay true to their own sense of style and work ethics.

“We need real music,” said Kato.

By Troi Charity

Photos courtesy of Takehiko Kato

By Ashley Oglesby

Photos courtesy of TunePusher

At one time aspiring actors and actresses would have had to migrate to

California or New York in order to pursue their ambitions of becoming a film or television star.

Those states will soon have to make room for Georgia, as the “Empire State of the South” is beginning to emerge as a media capital.

With numerous television and feature film projects, including “Anchorman 2” and “The Prisoner”, currently shooting in Atlanta there has never been more opportunities for locals in the peach state

looking to break into the film and television industry.

Student and Interim President of SGA, Nibio Downer, moonlights as an actor/background artist in his freetime. With the “Walking Dead” and the upcoming Jackie Robinson Bio-Pic “42,” along with many other show cameos on his resume, Downer could be on the verge of the “big break” that so many ambitious thespians strive for. “Because of some of the tax incentives Georgia has in place, entertainment companies find it easier to set up shop here,” Downer said. “I find this as a blessing to any aspiring actors/

actresses. You can find many avenues to work on your acting craft before heading to NY or LA. Some may not even need to leave.”

Downer is studying to become a lawyer. He plans to continue his education at the University of Alabama in Fall 2013. Prior to acting, Downer already had a clear path to success laid in front of him. However, he said if the right opportunity came along, he is willing to put his dreams of becoming a lawyer on hold to pursue acting full time.

“I take every moment on set as a learning experience to gain more

By Sergio Jewell

Photos courtesy of Nibio Downer

working knowledge. The more on set experience I have, the more comfortable I’ll be acting out whatever role I decide to take on,” said Downer. “Working with mentors and training to hone my craft will yield the best chances for bigger things, whatever they may be”.

Speaking of on-set experience, Downer has plenty of it.

Downer has made cameos in “The Following”, “Teen Wolf ”, “Necessary Roughness”, “Drop Dead Diva”, and the recently released comedy “Identity Theft” starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.

The aspiring actor has even had the opportunity to experience behind the camera work with directors, writers, and co-stars.

“The experiences have definitely been an eye-opener for me,” he said. “You appreciate the time, effort and visions that go into making some of these top-rate productions. That 30-minute show you just watched took a month to film.”

Alot of time goes into the production process. Downer said he is expected to work when the sun comes up until the sun goes down.

“The toughest part can be the hours required. Although they are most times

8-12 hours, it can be about 15-16 hours. You have to make sure your schedule is completely free because there are no opportunities to leave in the middle of shooting,” said Downer.

Downer’s first acting gig was on a pilot episode of “The Following” where he played an FBI technician. The show currently airs on Fox. The premier of the show, which stars Kevin Bacon, was a critical success. It had over 20 million viewers and was renewed for a second season in March.

“I had friends who were involved in the shooting of the pilot episode of The Following. My availability and my look matched what casting was looking for at the time,” said Downer.

Those who may be interested in acting can always be on the lookout for a break in the industry.

“The Internet is the greatest tool at your disposal. Lots of open casting calls can be found online, you just have to put forth the effort to look, said Downer. “If you happen to make it on-set, be humble and genuine. The people you work with will notice and in turn it will open more doors.”

"The industry has taken a huge turn for better and worse," said Kahler.

He explained, “On one hand, the labels are slowly falling off the grid, major studios are shutting down, engineers and staff are out of work, and budgets that used to be available are basically gone.”

On the other hand, Kahler said, “Indie artists now have the opportunity to build a buzz, put together a budget, achieve funding for their project, distribute and sell their music, and essentially keep 100 percent of their profits.”

Kahler warned, “The major deals are terrible. You might as well get a bank loan.”

Kahler added that now, indie artists are capable of getting everything they need instead of having to reach out to a bigger company to provide it to them.

He noted that all these new outlets and resources, i.e. Kickstarter, are opening doors for independent artists, leaving major labels baffled about what to do next.

Recording companies “aren’t really needed anymore,” said Kahler. “Because of new resources artists have a direct relationship with their consumers.”

Kahler advised artists to treat themselves as a walking business. “Instead of waiting on a label to reach out to you, you should set yourself up

to be in a position to turn down deals because you’re doing fine on your own.”

For artists scouting local labels to assist with their production and distribution, Kahler suggested looking for a studio that actually works with you to achieve the sound you want.

Kahler recalls working in corporate studios where he distinctly remembers the coldness of the environment." Everybody’s on this competitiveness and you pay all this money."

Kahler stated,“It’s all about vibes for me. Some artists just ‘click’ when we’re in the studio and those are the ones that I’ve been working with for years and will continue to work with in the future.”

He added, “Tune Pusher offers artist development from a project standpoint. We take what artists have at the beginning, even if they have never recorded before, find out their goals on what they’d like to achieve, and when, and place it in motion.”

When working with artists Kahler said he only asks that the person have an idea of what they’d like to sound like.

“It’s hard to produce a project if you’re not sure what you’d like in the first place,” said Kahler.

He pleaded, “And please have your lyrics memorized or at least practiced. There’s a big difference between someone who records and a recording artist.”

He said the biggest difference between someone who records and a recording artist is their work ethic.

“I like artists that know what they want and are confident in their music,” said Kahler.

He added, “I like working with artists that have an open mind and are willing to learn and adjust without an attitude.”

Kahler suggested that a recording artist is able to accept criticism, knows their lyrics, harmonies and what they want out of their product.

TunePusher is an Atlanta-based studio located on Piedmont Road. The studio is currently accepting applications for interns and apprentices. A link to an application can be found on their website TunePusher.com.

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Campus News

On March 23, students stood elbow to elbow against the wall awaiting the scheduled guest speaker and anticipating to making their commitment to their academic achievement. “It was an amazing turnout with

more than 100 students, faculty and staff ” said Alison Nooks, communication professor and lead advisor of PTK Chi Pi. Phi Theta Kappa chapter (PTK

Chi Pi) Commit to Complete event deemed as a success among students and faculty. Christyn Benard, PTK

secretary stated, “It exceeded our expectations.” PTK members stated that they

expected less than 50 attendees. PTK Chi Pi organized their

Commit to Complete event to

encourage GPC students to earn their Associate’s degree prior to transferring.Communication professor, Elyse

Warford said, “I told all five of my classes about the importance of the event and completing their Associate’s degree here at GPC instead of leaving empty handed with a collection of credit hours. I also encouraged attendance by offering extra credit points to all students who attended the event.” Mr. Jerry S. Wilson, former senior

vice president of Coca-Cola was the guest speaker.Wilson is a GPC alumni. He

joked with students, “I am each of you forty years ago.” Wilson discussed his humble

beginning as a bagboy at Winn-Dixie on Memorial Drive. He confessed that he didn't

always have a plan for his life and had days where he didn’t envision himself as becoming successful, but

graduating from GPC paved the way for him to become one of the top 10 executives, world-wide for the Coca-Cola company. “After hearing Mr.Wilson’s

speech I felt so empowered and confident that I am on track to reaching my goals” said JaQuesta Bell, a GPC student who long anticipated attending the Commit to Complete event. Bell added, “because of our

common beginnings at GPC he was able to relate his success to me.”Alan Johnson, PTK member

stated, “I was honored to be in the presence of such an educated entrepreneur and learned that true success comes from taking risks.”

For more information or to join and sign the pledge email ptkchipi@gpc.edu or view them on the web at facebook.com/ptkchipi and twitter.com/ptkchipi

By Tatiana Cadet

Contributor

Students often perform a tough balancing act as they work to pay the bills and study to complete coursework for their degree. GPC’s Financial Aid Office can help.In a recent free Wimba session,

Sharriette Finley, student success coordinator, explained three key points about the relationship between grades and financial aid, lifetime limits on financial awards and attempted credit hours counting towards these limits.“One of the most common

mistakes we see is a student overloading himself/herself with too many courses or too many credit hours. Course overload usually leads to excessive withdrawals and or grades below ‘C’ level, which eventually results in Financial Aid ineligibility,” said Finley. She noted, “we usually recommend

a student who works 40 hours each week should not register for any more than six credit hours.” “A full-time course load (12 credit

hours) would be recommended

for a student who works 15 hours each week.”Finley added that students do

not need to be full-time to receive financial aid. “The most important thing is that

students apply for aid,” said FinleyShe explained that a student

enrolled in at least 6 credit hours while earning good grades, considered a ‘C’ or higher, displays a steady progression towards your degree. Finley noted that at the Associates

level, 93 credit hours is the maximum amount of time covered. Most degrees can be completed

within less time than this, usually 70 credit hours. Withdrawn classes and courses

completed with a grade less than a ‘C’ do become part of the attempted credit hours tally though. She noted that fortunately, if a

class is dropped, it will not count towards your credit hours.Finley warned students enrolled

into online classes to set aside both personal and study time. She recommended ideally, three

hours for class time and at least six hours for study and preparation for a class. Students interested in taking

summer classes for the summer term, will need to fill out a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. GPC recommends students

complete a FAFSA form every year by April 1st. This application can now be completed online.Finley suggested that students

apply as early as possible because of time limits that may hamper students from receiving aid. HOPE has undergone important

changes, which impact finances. Students with a BA are no longer eligible for HOPE. Also, students out of high school for over seven years will not receive HOPE funds. The Pell Grant Program has

important limits to note as well. Pell Grants will not cover over 12

full-time semesters. Part-time students are eligible for

an equivalent amount of time.Questions can be directed to the

Online Student Success Team at gpcol@gpc.edu.

By Amanda CinquemaniCollegian Staff

LINCOLN: A Traveling Exhibition

Wimba Session Explains Finacial Aid Relationship to Grades

Have you Committed to Complete?

On Thursday, Feb.21 GPC Dunwoody students and the surrounding communities were treated to a special opening event for the national traveling exhibit: “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War.The event was made possible

by a grant from the National

Endowment for the Humanities and was organized by the National Constitution Center as well as the

American Library Association. Students and neighbors filled

the auditorium upon its featured address entitled “Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation.” Several GPC faculty took part in

the production. Dr. Paul Hudson, Associate

Professor of History took part in promoting the event and delivering

the historical information. Greg McLean, Associate Professor

of Music, along with a brass quartet performed selections from the Civil War era. Students can still view the exhibit

which will be on display through April 3 in the Dunwoody Campus Library. For information regarding

forthcoming events related to the Lincoln Exhibit, please contact Lora Mirza at 770-274-5085 or at Melora.mirza@gpc.edu

By Roland Boucher

Contributor

Phi Theta Kappa welcomes Jerry S. Wilson for a event on the importance of obtaining their Associates degree rather than transferring

The flower, representing hope and new beginnings, flourishes throughout the Newton Campus and are celebrated every spring at the two-day Daffodil Festival.

This year, the fifth annual event was held on March 20-21 in building 2N-100 to honor community pillar, Pierce Cline who died at 85 on Nov. 11, 2012 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Cline, who owned what used to be 100 acres of Daffodils, played a significant role in bringing Georgia Perimeter to its Newton Campus.

“His father was a graduate of Emory and his mother attended college, which was unusual for a woman at the time, so he understood the importance of education,” said Cline’s wife Margie.

When he heard Georgia Perimeter was looking to break-ground, his connections with The Board of Regents and Chief Operating Officer of Rockdale, Sallie Paschal came in handy.

“I wanted to know who were the movers and shakers out here [in Newton County], and Pierce Cline was first on the list,” said Paschal.Cline gave up his blossom filled

land for the construction of the newest Georgia Perimeter campus which offered its first semester to students in the summer of 2007. Not to worry, the Daffodils can

still be found budding alongside the campus trail. Margie Cline and family

attended this year’s festival which included sessions starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until mid-afternoon. A presentation that paid

homage to Pierce Cline included “Pierce Cline’s Ripple Effect” by the Center for Community Preservation and Planning and The Newton Chamber of Commerce. Also, there was a discussion from panellists who shared stories on Pierce Cline who won the Oxford College’s Lifetime Achievement

award in 2012 and supported many service groups. One of those groups included

The Rainbow Community Center, a homeless shelter in Covington. Pierce Cline was a member of the center’s health board and students from, Assistant Professor of the Humanities, English and Arts Department, Julie Langley’s first year seminar class presented non perishable items to the center as a way to continue the legacy of Pierce Cline. “It is a blessing just to be in the

presence of something with Mr. Cline’s name on it. He meant a lot to the shelter,” said Director of The Rainbow Community Center, Rev. Clara Lett. The Daffodil Festival brought

an auditorium filled with students, faculty and local residents taking notes and learning more about the past of Newton County. English Professor and Daffodil

Festival Chair, Mary Boone said she felt it was important to

include sessions that were geared toward collecting and preserving oral history. “Oral history is not the kind

of history that’s usually recorded so it gives those who live here an opportunity to seek out and understand,” said Boone. Last year, The Daffodil Festival

focused on sustainability. The year before last, the focus was on Native Americans and African American culture. Next spring, a new theme will arise all in hopes of bringing together the community and creating a little time to stop and smell the Daffodils. “Daffodils bloom early and

even in the cold they survive. It’s unusual and symbolic in so many ways,” said Boone.

By Stormy Kage

Collegian Staff

GPC blooms into SpringNewton's annual Daffodil festival honors the late Pierce Cline

Putting on a performance of a Shakespeare play can take weeks of preparation. Between finding actors, costumes and the hours of rehearsing, plays are a team effort that require a lot of work. Allen O’ Reilly did it on his own.On Wednesday, March 20 GPC

Honors Program presented the Georgia Shakespeare & Touring Company in a performance for students, faculty and staff in the JCLRC.Allen O’Reilly performed a one-

man show of “Macbeth the Man” in which he took scenes from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and told the story of Macduff and the

events leading up to the killing of Macbeth.The engaging performance also

featured students in the audience. Four Students were given scripts and as O’Reilly pointed to them or made hand gestures, they would recite a line that one of the witches from “Macbeth” would say and O’Reilly would respond and interact. O’Reilly said “it is a way to get the audience involved.”The Georgia Shakespeare &

Touring Company is based out of Oglethorpe University and they put on performances all week on each GPC campus. For additional information

on Georgia Shakespeare visit gashakespeare.org

By Jahret Rainey

Collegian Staff

A Theatrical One Man Show

Daffodils bloom early and even in the cold they survive. It’s unusual and symbolic in so many ways,

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Have you ever seen one of those amazing pictures where someone standing

on a sidewalk looks like they are floating over a pit or drifting down a river? Someone with chalk, creativity, and a lot of time made that illusion possible.Sidewalk chalk artists do not

create conventional, lasting art. Too many people walking over it or adverse weather conditions easily destroy their work, forcing them to begin again. But the

resulting three-dimensional masterpieces boggle the mind.Try googling ‘sidewalk chalk art.’

Some of the pictures are some five-year-old’s scribbled flower in the driveway. The other pictures look disturbingly realistic in some instances (you might want to blink several times to remember they’re just drawings).Hey, if you haven’t checked it

out, do so. Finally a kid’s activity becomes socially acceptable when we’re adults!

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Dancing. An age-old tradition that allows men and

women to display their sexual prowess in a socially acceptable situation.

Yes. I really did just say that. So what the hell is the Harlem Shake????

People able to waltz well seem to be more romantic and tender, while those who mastered the rumba are more wild and passionate. Really talented dancers

can do both, making them perhaps the best.

Modern dancing, with the gyrations, grinding, and general reckless abandonment, looks more like sex than conventional dances do. What those people hopping on the dance floor are trying to do is anybody’s guess.

Notice what both ballroom and modern dancing have in common: they both can be sensual experiences, designed to

seduce. Enter the Harlem Shake. One person moves around randomly for some time and then everybody joins in. There is no real method to the madness, just, well, madness. The Harlem Shake does not include any real seduction or set rules for competence. Everyone can do as they please.

So is the Harlem Shake a pity dance for those of us who can’t dance well?

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You see it everywhere, on the sides of abandoned buildings, beneath bridges,

on street signs or wooden fences. What am I talking about? Why, graffiti, of course!

It has become a part of our daily lives to the point where most of us look over it. However, graffiti comes in different forms for different uses. Graffiti can be gang tags, social statements, and a unique art style.

The writer of this article does not approve of creating graffiti gang tags. Such a practice does not even qualify as art and the perpetrators

deserve any legal troubles that arise as a result.

Graffiti meant as a social statement or created as pure art, though, is definitely worth some wonder. How can a finely detailed painting come from a spray paint can?

Looking at some graffiti makes a person marvel at the creativity and skill required to turn a plain surface into a masterpiece with crude materials.

Overall, do it right and graffiti is an incredible expression method, one we can all appreciate.

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If you could pick any song or genre to be the soundtrack of your life what would it be?

Name: Ada Herrera

“One directions. I just love them. Their energy is contagious.”

Name: Na'imah Williams

“Jazz. I like it because it's calming."

Name: Asad Lakhani

“Kid Cudi, "Day & Night". Life is a struggle and it tells me to push myself further. Serves as motivation.“

Name: Brianna Murrin

“Jason Mraz, "I'm Yours". The video was shot in Hawaii, I like his free spirit. Everything he writes has meaning and it's upbeat.”

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Name: Brittany Shauler

“I like R&B. it has meaning to meaning and it truly shows affection.”

Name: Justin Walker

“Gucci Mane. I don't like dealing with bullshit. I can vibe with him.“

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