Volume 42, Issue 2

Macon State College’s Award-Winnning Student Newspaper

August 30, 2010maconstatement.com

By Summer LeverettManaging Editor

Macon State offers two online optionsMacon State has launched

two course programs beginning in the fall semester, which are accompanied by two new fees.

Students who are enrolled in fully online courses may have noticed a new e-tuition fee on their account. While some students may be interested in the new e-core program offered by Macon State through the University System of Georgia. Both of these programs are offered as online coursework, but they differ significantly.

Fully online courses are not new to Macon State, but the e-tuition fee attached to them is. Many students may want to know why the new fee is necessary, and why it cost more than the regular in-class tuition.

What students may not know is that Macon State is one of the last schools in the University System of Georgia to charge an e-tuition fee. The only classes affected by this fee are those that complete 95% or more of the coursework online.

At Macon State the e-tuition is set at $30 per credit hour above the in-state tuition rate. Students who are under the Board of Regents’ guaranteed tuition plan are exempt from any increase in their tuition, including the e-tuition fee.

Compared to other institutions in the system, Macon State remains relatively inexpensive. The Associate Vice President for Institutional Research & Planning, Jeffrey Stewart, III, PH.D. said,

“we really wanted to be in the bottom 10% of what we charged for that tuition (e-tuition).”

The cost associated with fully online courses differs from in-class courses for many reasons. Stewart said, “there are a lot of infrastructure costs around offering fully online courses: network infrastructure, server infrastructure, use of learning content management systems and things along those lines. Teaching online is a completely different model for faculty than teaching in-class.” According to Stewart, an instructional support specialist will start work in September to help teachers integrate more technology into their classes in hopes of effectively engaging students.

Stewart emphasized the effort that Macon State made to consider the needs of the students, he said, “we also wanted to be very, very thoughtful about the students and the cost to the students; we don’t want to create an artificial barrier to progression and ultimately to graduation.”

Macon State offers many classes that are fully online, but not all of the core classes are offered online through the school. The new e-core program at Macon State offers students the option to take their core requirements online.

Stewart said, “e-core is a collaborative program in the university system that allows students to take their general education completely online. It is not meant to replace any courses

at Macon State; its purpose is to expand the online course offerings.”

An Associate Professor of Information Technology and e-core advisor, Terry Smith, Ph.D., said, that students “need to know the cost up front before they jump into this because it’s not inexpensive, but when you consider what it allows them to do it’s probably a reasonable cost.” According to the Macon State website, the rate for e-core is set at $189 per credit hour.

Some of the core classes such as the lab sciences are not offered online directly through Macon State, but e-core has made it possible for students to complete them online. Students would also have access to core classes that are not offered by Macon State such as the Russian foreign language. Smith said, “the other thing that students need to know is that now time management skills are very important, now self-discipline skills are very important, and meeting deadlines are significantly important.” Smith emphasized the point that online classes are not easier than in-class courses though they may be more convenient.

The e-core program is not, however, an alternative for everyone as there are certain requirements that must be meet in

The Company of Players auditions for the fall semester 2010 production will be held:• Monday,Aug.30,6p.m.

intheTheatre• Tuesday,Aug.31,6p.m.

intheTheatre• Wednesday,Sept.1,6

p.m.intheTheatre• Thursday,Sept.2,6p.m.

intheTheatre The fall semester 2010

production will be “All Through the Night” by Shirley Lauro. “All Through the Night”,

according to Lauro’s website (www.shirleylauro.com) “speaks directly with a warning for today. Set during and after the Third Reich, a stylistic, surrealistic play inspired by interviews with German Gentile women. The play sweeps from their teen years through adulthood during the Holocaust and beyond. The Nazi Regime impacts the women’s lives as they struggle over work, religion, marriage and motherhood. Making overwhelmingly hard choices, they survive or succumb to Hitler’s Reign and are changed forever.”

Company of Players begins Fall Semester with open auditionsStaff Reports

Teacher Initiative Grant Received from Peyton Anderson FoundationNews BureauMacon State College’s School

of Education is launching a major initiative to keep talented new teachers in the classroom, thanks to a major grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation.

The Georgia Teacher Academy, which makes its full-fledged debut this fall, will work one-on-one with Macon State students majoring in education and continue guiding them through their first few years of teaching

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E-tuition v. E-core continued on page 6

Initiative Grant Receivedcontinued on page 3

The old Education Building came down a year ago see pages 4 and 5 for a full timeline of the ongoing construction.

The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 20102

Editor-in-Chief: Norma Jean PerkinsManaging Editor: Summer LeverettCopy Editor: Tracey BakerCopy Editor: Marian Brewer

Photo Editor: Kimberly WaddeltonLayout Editor: Chris Gray Webmaster: Harry UnderwoodStaff Writer: Brittany Spornhauer

Staff Writer: Kelly GeeslinStaff Writer: Chris GrayStaff Writer: Chateaux-Capri Sirmans

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&EdItORIals OpInIOnsTHE CONSTITUTION AS YOU SEE IT – SURVEY

By Norma Jean PerkinsEditor-in-Chief

Tuesday in November 2nd is Election Day across the United States. The right to vote is one of the crucial freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution to the citizens of this country.

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.

1. As you read and understand the Bill of Rights, which of these do YOU consider most important to you?

_____________________________________________________

2. Which would YOU think is most important to the rest of the citizens of the United States?

_____________________________________________________

3. Of the other 17 Amendments to the Constitution, which three are most important to YOU, in order of importance?

1._____________________________________________2._____________________________________________3._____________________________________________

4. In order of importance, what three are most important to the rest of the citizens of the United States?

1.______________________________________________2.______________________________________________3.______________________________________________

HowwelldoyouknowtheConstitutionandhowdoesitapplytoyou?

In the United States, Sept. 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. According to the website, www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/constitution-citizenship-day, this event falls during Constitution Week where

“many people in the United States recognize the anniversary of the nation’s constitution and the efforts and responsibilities of all citizens.” The Constitution is a document that sets the groundwork for the laws and rights of the citizens of the United States. In this issue of The Macon Statement, a survey has been included that seeks the input of our readers on what they perceive as important parts of the Constitution in relation to themselves; and, what parts of the Constitution do they perceive as important to others in the United States. This is not, of course, scientific in any way. It is just a simple, straightforward four-question survey. There is no right or wrong answer. Please take a moment to complete the survey and drop it in the box located outside the Student Media Center, SLC-120. We will publish the results in the Sept. 13 issue of the Statement.

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The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 2010 3On campus

as they deal with school and classroom challenges. Research shows that of all beginning professionals, new teachers are among the most at risk of leaving their profession.

The Peyton Anderson Foundation of Macon granted $250,000 to the Macon State College Foundation to support the Georgia Teacher Academy. The Peyton Anderson Foundation was formed to distribute funds from the estate of Peyton Tooke Anderson, Jr. Anderson, a native of Macon and the owner of The Macon Telegraph and The Macon News,

specified in his will that his estate should be used for charitable purposes. The Foundation is based on Anderson’s desire to improve and impact the communities of his own hometown and region.

Also supporting the Georgia Teacher Academy are Boeing, which gave $10,000, and the James H. Porter Charitable Trust, which donated $25,000.

“We are extremely grateful to these philanthropic organizations for the confidence they have in Macon State to address an issue of vital importance to our community,” said Sue B. Chipman, executive director of the college’s Foundation.

“The Georgia Teacher Academy is going to have a tremendous impact on keeping outstanding teaching talent in schools in Bibb County and throughout Central Georgia.”

Serving as executive director of the Georgia Teacher Academy is Dr. Ann Levett, a Savannah native who most recently headed up the School Development Program, a national school reform program at Yale University’s School of Medicine. A professional educator since 1976, Levett has been a classroom teacher, interim superintendent, principal, and school board member, as well

as a consultant who has worked throughout the U.S. and abroad. She has served as a National Review Panelist and Site Visitor for the National Schools of Excellence program for more than a dozen years. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia.

Levett said the Georgia Teacher Academy goes far beyond basic mentoring programs for new teachers.

“Traditionally, graduates of teacher education programs have little involvement with their colleges once they get into the profession,” she said. “Through the Georgia Teacher Academy,

Macon State is going to maintain a very intense relationship with our education graduates for the first three years of their careers. If they feel strongly supported, they are less likely to leave the profession.”

The early exit of talented but frustrated new teachers exacts a high cost, not only from schoolchildren but from taxpayers. The Alliance for Excellent Education reports that 46 percent of new teachers hired annually leave the profession within the first five years, costing school districts as much as $566,000 over that time period.

In an effort to remember those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as to honor the people in recovery from the disease of addiction, Promise of Hope is celebrating Recovery month with the annual Walk/Run for Hope.

On Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at 3 p.m., the events of the 5th Annual Walk/Run for hope will begin, located at the Southern Pines Sports Complex in Dublin, GA. According to the Executive Director of Promise of Hope, Laurie Wicker, “the purpose of this celebration is

twofold: It is to raise awareness for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, as well as raise funds for Promise of Hope”.

A 9/11 commemoration will start things off followed by Family Fun Day until 7 p.m. Family Day is $10 each (children under 4, free). Hamburgers/hotdogs/water, Splash Pad Park, water slide, jumpy house, clowns, face painting, music and much more are all included in the admission fee.

While this event has taken place for the past 5 years, the 1 mile and 5K Walk/Run is a new addition to the annual

celebration. The 1 mile Walk/Run will begin at 6:45 p.m. The 5K Candlelight Walk/Run will begin at 7:45 p.m. and will feature 350+ candles. These candles represent the women served by Promise of Hope. Registration for the Walk/Run is $15 each and includes admission to Family Fun Day. For registration go online to: https://poh.webconnex.com/registeronline, or call Promise of Hope at 478.676.HOPE.

Promise of Hope, Inc. is a faith-based organization offering assistance and biblical guidance to women over the age of 18 suffering from addiction.

Promise of Hope’s 5th Annual 5K Candlelight Run/Walk By Chateaux-Capri Sirmans Staff Writer

Less HOPE for students

Future Macon State students can expect a cut in HOPE scholarship funds due to a lack of revenue.

Created in 1993, the HOPE Scholarship Program (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) is a merit based scholarship that is funded entirely by revenue from the Georgia Lottery.

According to www.ga411.org, the scholarship pays for college tuition, student fees and some textbook costs. The basic requirements for obtaining this scholarship are Georgia residency, high school graduation with a 3.0 GPA and maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout college.

This scholarship has been

awarded to approximately 900,000 students across the state of Georgia. The purpose of this scholarship is to allow academically superior students, who otherwise may not be able to afford the cost of college tuition, an opportunity to receive a higher education.

However, considering Georgia Lottery sales have leveled out this year, students can expect changes to the HOPE scholarship program immediately.

According to the Director of Financial Aid, Patricia B. Simmons, the demand for the program, as well as tuition increases, have decreased the amount of scholarship funds available.

Initiative Grant Receivedcontinued from front page

By Brittany SpornhauerStaff Writer

The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 20104 FEatuRE

Construction on the new Education Building

Approximately 20 students and staff joined the

instructors for the rhythmic Zumba demonstration

on Aug. 17.Photos by Norma Jean Perkins

Staff photo In the summer of 2009 prior to demolition, the Information Technology, Education and Education Technology building sat in the middle of the Macon State campus.

Staff photo In July 2009, furniture, fixtures, carpeting and wiring were removed from the buildings to prepare for demolition.

Staff photo The Education Technology building was the first of the three to be demolished in early August 2009. Contractors recycled/salvaged much of the building material.

The buildings before demolition began in the summer 2009

The buildings before demolition began in the summer 2009

The buildings before demolition began in the summer 2009

The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 2010 5FEatuRE

begins to reveal a new look for Macon Statea

Cookout & Water Day sponsored by Residence Life, Student Life, and Recreation & Wellness. Aug. 19. Photos by Norma Jean Perkins

Staff photo The Education Technology building was the first of the three to be demolished in early August 2009. Contractors recycled/salvaged much of the building material

Staff photo By the end of August 2009, the Information Technology Building was the last to be demolished.

The buildings before demolition began in the summer 2009

The buildings before demolition began in the summer 2009

The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 20106 On campus

The Executive Committee of Macon State’s Academic Council is working on creating a faculty senate, which is likely to be put in place some time between Dec. 2010 and spring 2011.

Over the next few months, the Executive Committee will work to approve a draft of the senate bylaws. After completion, the draft will be recommended and sent to the Academic Council and the President for approval. The Board of Regents must approve the final changes.

The faculty senate may be renamed Academic Assembly, depending on what the Executive Committee decides to recommend to the Academic Council, followed by what the faculty and the President approve.

The Chair of the Executive

Committee, Kevin Cantwell, Ph.D., said, “as the college began restructuring its organization into schools over the last couple of years, and as a consequence of rewriting its bylaws and statutes, many faculty members and college administrators began to see the value of creating a faculty senate. For the most part, it has been the Executive Committee of the Academic Council that has formulated the outlines of these changes.”

Cantwell said that the faculty senate would do the same things that the Academic Council currently does, but they would be more effective because of their smaller size. “The key is smaller. Academic Council has grown so large over the last decade that it has become nearly impossible for real discussion to take place.

Academic Council, as we know it, will likely remain, since there has to be some body of all faculty members and administrators to which the President and the Senate can report,” Cantwell said.

Cantwell explained that the faculty senate would have the same committee structure to make recommendations to the Academic Council and the President as the current Academic Council, with the possibility of a few new committees. The purpose of the committees would be to make changes and recommendations on curriculum, academic personal policies, promotion and tenure, post tenure review, technology resources and policies, student affairs, and on campus safety among other things.

Cantwell explained that the

President would be the head of the senate, while a faculty chair of the senate would probably act as the presiding officer. Members of the senate would be elected from each academic department or school on a proportionate basis.

Both tenured and non-tenured faculty would be able to serve for appointments of two years. According to Cantwell, there would also be several non-voting members from the college administration. He also said that the President and the Vice President of the Student Government Association, as well as, a representative from the library would be members.

Cantwell said that on Aug.16, a couple of principal members were recommended to the President after winning a 139-32 vote in Academic Council.

Future Macon State students can expect a cut in HOPE scholarship funds due to a lack of revenue.

Created in 1993, the HOPE Scholarship Program (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) is a merit based scholarship that is funded entirely by revenue from the Georgia Lottery.

According to www.ga411.org, the scholarship pays for college tuition, student fees and some textbook costs. The basic requirements for obtaining this scholarship are

Georgia residency, high school graduation with a 3.0 GPA and maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout

college.This scholarship

has been awarded to approximately 900,000 students across the state of Georgia. The purpose of this scholarship is to allow academically superior students, who otherwise may not be able to afford the cost of college tuition, an opportunity to receive a higher education.

However, considering Georgia Lottery sales have leveled out this year, students can expect changes to the HOPE scholarship program immediately.

According to the Director of Financial Aid, Patricia B. Simmons, the demand for the program, as well as tuition increases, have decreased

the amount of scholarship funds available.

Simmons also stated that a cut in book allowances could be expected the first year that the Georgia Student Finance Commission have to dip

into the surplus, which is kept as backup funds. The second year that the commission has to dip into the surplus, more cuts can be expected.

Some changes include creating a universal system

for determining the GPA among incoming students. The universal system is intended to create equality among diverse high school educations. A bill has also been introduced by state Senator Robert Brown to put an income cap on HOPE recipients. This bill would prohibit any students with an income of $150,000 or more to receive the scholarship.

Although the changes being made to the HOPE scholarship program do not affect current participants; future or current students who do not yet receive HOPE will be affected. Students can find out more information about the changes being made at www.ga411.org.

Less HOPE for college students in GeorgiaBy Brittany SpornhauerStaff Writer

Macon State Academic Council works on creating a faculty senateBy Kelly GeeslinStaff Writer

order to participate. Smith said, “at Macon State College students have to be fully admitted, they cannot be in Learning Support, and they cannot have any CPC deficiencies.”According to the Macon State website, College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) are requirements for all students who graduated from high school five years previous to attending college.

If the CPC requirements are not meet then the student would be ineligible to participate in the e-core program.

Learning Support is offered as a supplement to students who have not satisfied the CPC requirements, though still leaving them ineligible for the e-core program.

If a student has satisfied all CPC requirements and is fully admitted to Macon State then they may qualify to participate in the e-core program. The next step in the

process would be to visit the e-core website: http://ecore.usg.edu.

The e-core website offers in depth information concerning the program along with an orientation and a quiz that perspective students must pass before entering the program.

Once accepted into the e-core program the student must accept certain stipulations. Students would agree to meet for as many as two proctored exams. E-core participants are also required to

buy their books from an authorized online bookstore.

The combination of e-tuition and e-core will allow students to complete core requirements online. Macon State also offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) online, so it is now possible for an IT major to complete their degree fully online if they wanted to do so.

E-tuition v. E-core continued from front page

The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 2010 7cOmmunIty

One of Macon’s most popular facilities for arts and entertainment, the 567 Café has relocated from 567 Cherry Street to 533 Cherry Street, the address of a famous landmark.

In 1929, a men’s clothing store by the name of “R.S. Thorpe & Sons” had been in business for over 85 years. The business survived the Great Depression but began to decline as shoppers went into suburban areas.

In 1992, Thorpe’s officially closed down. From that point on, the building remained vacant and wore down with time.

The facility first began its revival after a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia was used by the Façade Squad to fund the rebuilding. The New City

Church will be the operator of the newly revived facility of the 567.

The 567 Café is eponymous to its original location (567 Cherry Street). On Tuesdays the 567 would host “Poetic Peace”, which is an open mic event that featured spoken word, poetry, and musical acts. Sometimes,

there would be one special feature act that would be in attendance. Guests would come from out of town and even out of state.

On Fridays, musicians and musical groups on the performance bill would come out to play live concerts.

The 567 Café has been prominent in

maintaining the cultural arts in downtown Macon. Everyone from young teens to adults attended and performed. Macon State College’s very own Dynamic Expressions frequently performed on the venue.

Tishka Davis, a poet, author, and member of Dynamic Expressions, said, “I like that they encouraged people to get on stage and present something. I also liked how it brought people of different backgrounds together. All to express their love for poetry and the arts.”

Richard Grenko, a Central High School Senior, said, “it brings people together of all kinds of music. We come together to share a bond that is made from notes and love. People we never even know are brought

together in a venue and watch a band, but it’s not as simple as that. We are all experiencing life in its prime, the music moves us, brings us together, binds us in the beauty of life.”

Jowin Okere, a 2009 graduate of Central High School now attending Tennessee State, said, “This is definitely a welcome change. 567 was my favorite venue even when it was small. I always thought it had lots of potential in terms of its audience reach. Its a bit more versatile then most other Macon venues.”

The opening times for the events vary depending on circumstances. Some are posted on the outside display of the new 567 facility.

For more information you can find the 567 Café on Facebook, go to the 567 official website: www.

567CafehasrelocatedjustdownthestreetBy Chris Gray Staff Writer

Macon State will soon begin its athletic season for the 2010-2011 school year providing opportunities for social interaction, leadership development and extra-curricular involvement.

ntramural Sports Coordinator, Rachel Hardy, said, “students can create their own teams if they want, or they can just register as a free agent and I will put them on a team. If they create a team, the creator would be the team captain. The captain is responsible for coaching his/her team”.

Flag football, volleyball and basketball are offered as well as the newly added softball and indoor soccer.

Flag football’s registration was Aug. 1 through 26, with the season beginning Aug. 30 and ending Sept. 29.

There will be a 1-Pitch Softball Tournament Oct.

4-6, with registration Sept. 13-27.

Registration for indoor soccer and volleyball will be Sept. 1-30. The indoor soccer season, as well as volleyball, will run Oct. 11 through Nov. 11.

Basketball registration will be Oct. 25 through Nov. 8, with the tournament scheduled for Nov. 15-18.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the MSC Recreation & Wellness Program’s opportunities, which are intended to meet the diverse interests and needs of the entire campus community.

2010-2011 intramural sports year at Macon State beginsBy Chateaux-Capri SirmansStaff Writer

Fitness Center Mon - Thurs: 9am - 9pm Friday: 9am-12pmPool Hours: 10am - 12pm 3pm - 6pmFacStaff Lap Swimming: Monday and Wednesday: 6pm - 8pm (8/23/10-9/29/10)

Fitness Center Desk 478.757-3620James Hagler, Director 478.471.2778Rachel Hardy, Intramural Sports Coordinator 478.471.5786

Labor Day was celebrated on September 6. TLC Family, a Discovery Channel Network, website said that “Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer.”

But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and Canada since 1894.

Most historians credit Peter McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, with the original idea of a day for workers to show their solidarity. McGuire was a union worker.

What do Macon State students plan to do for Labor Day and what is their family tradition? Ashley Jester a freshman said, “My family tradition is to go to the lake.”

Michael Hand, a junior Information Technology major, said, “Going to the lake, which is my family tradition, having fun at the lake.”

Janet Miley, a criminal justice and information technology major, said, “My family tradition is getting together with my family, cooking out, and some type of

water activity. I am also going to a Men In

Brown (United States Postal Service Dance Team) performance that evening.”

Brandy Braxton, a freshman physical therapy major, said, “Cooking out with my family and then that evening going out with my husband.”

WhatwillyoudoforLaborDay?By Tracey BakerCopy Editor

Photo by Chris GrayThe new location of the 567.

Ashley Jester

Michael Hand

Brandy Braxton

HaveagreatLaborDay!!

Janet Miley

The Macon Statement maconstatement.com August 30, 20108 mIscEllany

Nicholas Rizkalla and DSEL Promotions bring new style to Macon’s historic music scene.

Mercer University graduate and Los Angeles transplant, Nicholas Rizkalla, created DSEL Promotions, an event and nightlife promotions company that brings quality entertainment to top venues in downtown Macon. DSEL’s events are targeted to Macon’s students and young professionals. Last spring, DSEL hosted numerous events at Bottoms Up and the Rookery, most of which featured local Macon bands and DJs, including DSEL’s resident DJ, DELFONIK, a Macon native. These events drew

crowds up to 500 and created quite a buzz on Macon’s college campuses.

“As a student at Mercer, I grew to know the downtown Macon scene very well,” said Rizkalla in a press release. “I saw a need to bring more music entertainment downtown that is specifically geared toward young people. Kids are tired of going to the bars and listening to hip-hop and top 40—they need something more. And that’s what DSEL is providing.”

As students and professors are gearing up for another school year, DSEL is also preparing for the college crowd to return to Macon. The fall lineup will feature bands and

DJs from Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, and Macon. In addition to the traditional performers, DSEL is bringing something new to downtown—the “whomp”.

Whomp is the term used to describe the unique bass sound of the new genre of music known as “dubstep.” Dubstep is electronic dance music mixed by DJs that has overwhelming bass lines, clips from well-known songs, and reverberant drum beats.

Dubstep is all about the bass and all about dance. While the whomp is slowly becoming popular via grassroots, dubstep movements across the country, no dubstep DJs have performed in Macon. In fact, dubstep has only

recently

emerged in Atlanta thanks to the efforts of Atlanta Dubstep (www.atlantadubstep.com).

“Macon college students are traveling to Atlanta for dubstep,” said Rizkalla. “I saw the perfect opportunity for DSEL to bring the whomp to Macon. It’ll bring business to Macon venues and a new style and sound to the downtown music scene.”

UpcomingeventsforSeptemberinclude:

September 9: DJ DELFONIK, featuring Dirty Sound Professors. Enjoy the mixings of resident DSEL DJ, DELFONIK, and unique sounds of local Macon band, the Dirty Sound

Professors, at Bottoms Up.September 16:

BASSFACE Volume 1—Bring It or Lose It. DSEL is bringing the whomp to Macon with Atlanta Dubstep DJ, PLOYD, and Ghost Industries DJ, Antimatter, to be held at Asylum.

September 23: Widespread Panic Kickoff, featuring Flight Risk and Up Until Now. DSEL is bringing Athens bands, Flight Risk and Up Until Now, to Bottoms Up to kick off Widespread Panic’s. September 24 performance at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more information about DSEL Promotions visit www.dselpromotions.com.

Staff ReportFormer Mercer student brings ‘whomp’ to Macon

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