Volume 41, Issue 13

Macon State College’s Award-Winnning Student Newspaper

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On March 20, Macon State College hosted an estimated 10,000 visitors during the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Tunes and Balloons event on the east campus.Visitors took part in

tethered balloon rides, kids’ activities and watched the spectacular glow of hot-air balloons as darkness fell. Some brought picnics, lawn chairs and blankets. The band “Loose Skrews” performed live music for the outdoor audience.With nearly perfect

weather for the event, the community was able to shed coats, jackets, scarves and umbrellas to

Macon State hosts ‘Tunes and Balloons’

SGA meeting with plant operations and campus security may soon yield solutions to parking issues on the Macon campus.At the March 15 meeting of the

Student Government Association, Shawn Douglas, Macon State’s new Public Safety Officer was introduced and the issue of campus parking was addressed.David Sims, director of plant

operations, answered questions and listened to concerns and suggestions from SGA about the current state of campus parking. Sims said “I’ve been responsible for parking since 1997.” Plant operations is currently engaged in a ten-year master plan that will result in “significant parking changes” and that these will not be “overnight” changes, Sims said.SGA president Greg Padgett

asked about allowing students to use conference parking in front of the Jones building when no conference was scheduled. Sims

By Summer LeverettStaff Writer

SGA voiced concerns about campus parking

Macon State’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers students who seek academic success numerous tools covering a broad range of subject matter.On the Warner Robins

campus, the ARC is located on the first floor of Oak Hall. The Macon campus ARC is on the lower level of the Library.The ARC provides

tutoring for classes including biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, English, history, math, management, nursing, Regents Reading & Writing and Spanish.Professional and peer

tutors are available. The professional tutors come from the local community. All professional tutors have Masters Degrees. Peer tutors are MSC students who have taken the class, have made A or B and are recommended by their professor. According to Tim Vick,

the Academic Resource Center (ARC) Director and adjunct professor of the IT Division at Macon State, All tutors go through a tutor-training program that has been developed and certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Because Macon State’s tutor program is certified, training and certification of new tutors happens in house at the regular, advanced and master tutor levels.Vick said, “Tutors are

more than answer people, they are

Macon State’s ARC keeps students afloat in sea of academiaBy Pierce CastleberryManaging Editor

Macon State students Summer Leverett, Jordan Clay, Natasha Walker, Mary Bell and Tracey Baker set out for Washington, D.C. to represent the African nation, Togo, in the National African Union (AU) Model held at Howard University February 24–28.The AU is comprised of 54

African countries. Students from participating colleges and

universities represented 42 of these countries. The member schools of the University System of Georgia (USG) represented 10 of the countries present at the model.Macon State students benefited

from the experiences of previous attendees at the Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU). Students also benefited from the experience of other students who are veterans to the model.According to

Conference director Michael Nwanze,

Macon State’s first national African Union model wins award

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Photo courtesy of Tracey Baker Jordan Clay, Mary Bell, Tracey Baker, Mary Mears, Natasha Walker and Summer Leverett pause before entering the first session of the Model African Union in Washington, D. C.

Staff photo by Glen Stone The darkened sky offers a stark contrast to the brilliant display of colors and light of these balloons.

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applications for editor of The Macon Statement for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. The list of qualifications and the application process is designed to promote participation from all members of the student body and to secure the services of an individual who is motivated to provide positive leadership to the members of the staff.

Candidates must:* Be enrolled at Macon State College for a minimum of 6

credit hours and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.

* Have successfully exited all Learning Support requirements.* Be willing to complete training as assigned, including the

Macon State College Recognized Student Organization training session and mandatory student newspaper fundamentals training sessions.

* Work with the Student Media Coordinator to schedule staff training sessions in the various aspects of newspaper production.

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Application process:* Candidates are required to submit three examples of

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be delivered to the attention of Michael Stewart, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Life Center, Macon Campus, by the deadline of Friday, April 16, at noon.

* The chair of the Student Media Advisory Board will convene a meeting of the Board for review and selection of the successful candidate. The Student Media Coordinator will advise the successful candidate in writing of his/her appointment.

The successful applicant will receive a stipend roughly equivalent to the salary of a student assistant working 19.5 hours per week.

Spring blood drive comes to Oak HallBy Staff Reports

The Association of Health Care Executives annual spring blood drive will be held in Oak Hall on the Warner Robins campus on Tuesday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Guests are invited to enjoy coffee, donuts, pizza and other snacks and

refreshments. Organizers will also give away movie tickets, hats, gas cards, computer bags, restaurant gift certificates and other prizes. Games and other activities will be available in the area, including a Wii bowling tournament.Last year’s event drew more than 100 faculty, staff, students and

community members to the Warner Robins campus. This turnout helped to generate more than 70 usable units of blood—surpassing our goal.Organizers will post recruitment tables around campus to allow students

to sign up to donate. Find the Macon State College Association of Health Care Executives on Facebook by searching “MSCAHCE.” To e-mail questions, send to mscblooddrive@yahoo.com or chris.tsavatewa@maconstate.edu.The spring semester Health Communications class and Macon State’s

Association of Healthcare Executives, in partnership with the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the American Red Cross, sponsor this event.

Additional information:MSC-TV and YouTube PSA–tinyurl.com/yeeywyo• A Quick Look at Donating Blood by the Red Cross–tinyurl.com/• y8urbqgPSA Podcast 1–tinyurl.com/ybbyws3• PSA Podcast 2–tinyurl.com/ycqphgm• PSA Podcast 3–tinyurl.com/yc6jtqq• Sign up to become a donor—tinyurl.com/y3lwqvt•

WSA SEEkS CELL PHONESThe Women’s Studies Association is holding a cell phone donation drive. Old cell phones, broken, no charger, not a problem. All donated cell phones will

be cleared of user information then repaired, if necessary, and given to domestic violence

victims.Bring cell phones to H/SS 141 or call 478-

471-5735 for a drop-off appointment. Contact WSA’s adviser at monica.youngzook@maconstate.edu.

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said that he was looking

into the matter and was seriously considering it.Sims said the problem

he needs to address first is signage for the 80 or so parking spaces specifically reserved for conference parking. Sims said, in order to allow students to use these spaces, a system needs to be installed that can change the signage either temporarily, according to daily usage or permanently, to re-designate the spaces. Sims said he is considering a temporary system that would allow plant operations to change the signs daily, according to usage, and hopes to have the system in place by the end of April. Padgett raised the

issue of re-evaluating

the times for faculty and staff parking in the east campus parking lot, which is currently 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. He suggested changing the times to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in order to make the spaces available early enough for students arriving for evening classes that start at 5:30 p.m. Padgett also suggested not blocking off student parking during peak times for tree services or contractors.The issue of

students parking in the Administration building parking lot was addressed by SGA representatives, who recommended the matter for re-consideration concerning students conducting business in that building. Padgett suggested that students with appointments there be given a temporary parking pass for the

Administration parking lot to avoid a citation. Sims and Douglas assured SGA representatives that their concerns and recommendations would be considered.Douglas said he

will collaborate with existing campus security personnel, plant operations and local law enforcement. He announced plans for a new reporting system to coordinate the abilities of current security guards with that of the local police department to increase efficiency.Douglas said he is

looking into a new parking system and encouraged student input on the matter but if students have questions or concerns about campus parking, they should contact plant operations and give them a chance to assist.

academic assistants. They are already proficient in their subject area. With tutor certification, they are trained to work with students: how to actively listen to students questions, how to ask students questions, how to help students with study skills, how to prepare students for tests and how to take notes.”About 20 tutors are

available on both campuses. They provide one-on-one or group tutoring depending on the number of students in the same class. There are no extended hours during midterms or finals but, unlike many other colleges, tutoring is available during the weeks of both midterms and finals.Streaming videos for

study skills and workshops as well as specific classes are available at the ARC Web site at maconstate.edu/arc. While access to some resources is password protected, many offerings at the site are publicly available. Protected resources can be accessed by obtaining a password from faculty members associated

with the specific online offerings.Additionally, Academic

Success Skills Workshops are available at ARC locations on both the Macon campus and the Warner Robins campus according to published schedules, also available at the ARC Web site.Appointments for

tutoring assistance are encouraged. Printed schedules are available in the ARC. These list tutor availability by specific subject area. Contact the ARC on the Macon campus at 478-741-2057 or on the Warner Robins campus at 478-929-6770.

The Pre-Law Society sponsored a three-on-three tournament to commemorate the largely celebrated NCAA March Madness and to give students an opportunity to show off their basketball skills.March Madness at

Macon State opened with a three-point contest on the day of registration. Terrence Brown won the three-point contest after three rounds of competition.The three-on-three

tournament ran from March 29 to April 1. It hosted eight teams, comprised of

three players each. Teams played against each other to decide the top two teams, who advanced to the championship game,

held on the last day of the tournament.The team made up

of E.J. Rose, Koba Kobaidze and Awal Umaru won the

tournament. Runners up included C.J. Muldrow, Tommy Reese and Dominique Shivers.All finalists were

awarded trophies, presented by Pre-Law Society president Adam Shealy. Because the Pre-Law Society is in its first year, members of the newly recognized student organization wanted to bring awareness to their club, while giving students a chance

to interact with one another.The three-on-three

tournament was a cooperative effort of the Pre-Law Society and the Wellness Center. Trophies awarded during the event will remain on public display in the Wellness Center gymnasium

March Madness comes to Macon StateBy Summer LeverettStaff Writer

Dynamic Expressions and Black Student Unification are collaborating to host a fashion show in the Student Life Center lobby on April 15 at 7 p.m.Summer fashions will dominate the

theme of the show. Confirmed models include Dynamic Expressions president Kikelomo Moreira and BSU president

Tranesha Johnson. Other performing models include members of BSU and Dynamic Expressions as well as students from Westside High School.Moreira, an aspiring model, said

she is “thrilled” to be a part of this event, “Fashion and modeling are both something I am very passionate about,” said Moreira.

Dynamic Expressions & BSU host fashion showBy Chris GrayStaff Writer

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Staff photo by Summer Leverett Adam Shealy presents the second-place trophy to C. J. Murlow, Tommy Reese and Dominique Shivers.

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embrace springtime as nearly 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees blossomed once again. While many communities welcome spring with a festival, Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival is affectionately

called “The Pinkest Party on Earth.”The 10-day festival was

filled with family-friendly events for visitors from near and far. The Cherry Blossom Festival offered concerts and amusement rides in Central City Park, a parade in downtown Macon and a Saturday night street party with two stages set up at opposite ends of Cherry Street. This “party on the pavement featured live music from Atlanta Rhythm Section, Keith Anderson, Midnight Star, Molly Stevens, Arthur “Bo” Ponder, Edens Edge and Cupid.Tunes and Balloons

represented Macon State’s first direct involvement in hosting an official Cherry Blossom event. Students, faculty, staff as well as an excited community filled the lawns and fields of the east campus. “We should do stuff like this all the time,” said David Biek, assistant professor of psychology, “I think this is great for Macon State.”Balloon pilots had a full

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Staff photo by kimberly Waddleton Pilots and crew all pitch in to help stop an escaping hot air balloon.

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Staff photo by kimberly WaddletonBalloons are illuminated during one of the sychronized glows.

Photo courtesy of Dain CouchTethered rides begin as the sun goes down.

Photo by Maryan Bates, Macon State News BureauAn estimated 10,000 visitors attended the Cherrry Blossom Festival’s ‘Tunes and Balloons’ event, held for the first time on the campus of Macon State College.

Staff photo by kimberly WaddletonPilot Frank McCrory prepares for the balloon glow.

Photo courtesy of David BiekVisitors enjoyed tethered rides and glowing hot-air balloons as darkness fell on the Macon State campus during ‘Tunes and Balloons’ on March 20.

Photo by Maryan Bates, Macon State News BureauThe sun sets on the Macon State campus, marking the beginning of the balloon glow event.

Photo courtesy of Dain CouchPilots, crew, and volunteers inflate balloons in preparation for the balloon glow.

Photo courtesy of Meredith LangleyIntense heat inflates and lifts this balloon.

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schedule, which included a “Hare and Hound” race, pitting crews against one another in the areas of accuracy and ability to navigate through varying wind currents. Anthony Seeger, who won second place in the “Hare and Hound” race, said he has been around hot-air balloons since he was two years old.As sunlight faded from the sky, visitors were

treated to the glow of burners illuminating the many shapes, colors and sizes of the balloons. Several balloon pilots expressed pleasure with the new location of the event and said they

were already looking forward to next year’s balloon glow.According to organizers, students and

school administrators, Tunes and Balloons was a huge success for Macon State, the balloon pilots, their crews and the community. Macon State showed the natural beauty of the campus and provided the community with a memorable experience.

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Photo courtesy of Dain CouchParticipants take part in tethered rides offered at the ‘Balloons and Tunes’ festival on the Macon State campus.

Photo courtesy of Dain CouchThe horn prompts a synchronized burn, illuminating balloons at the 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival balloon glow event hosted by Macon State College.

The Macon Statement would like to thank all those who contributed their photos to this issue.

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on the organization’s Web site, at modelafricanunion.org, “the Model African Union is essentially a simulation of the proceedings of the African Union. It provides a unique opportunity for university and college students to study the role, structure and performance of the African Union in the search for solutions to

key economic, social and political-security issues facing the African continent.”Macon State

students met with Togo Embassy Second Secretary Representative Mbalembou Pato, who answered many of questions about the upcoming election in Togo as well as questions about economics, education and Togo’s stand on the crisis in Somalia. Pato also taught the delegates how the Togolese live, play

and celebrate.Students were

then welcomed as delegates by representatives of the president of Howard University and Michael Nwanze, Ph.D. Nwanze introduced the keynote speaker, Ambassador Akek Khoc Aciew Khoc, of the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, who spoke about the crisis in Sudan and answered students’ questions.Leverett, a senior

at Macon State, presented for the Committee on Union Government. This committee’s purpose was to help Africa become a unified continent with a comprehensive government. Procedures of this committee differed greatly from the others and required the delegation to work together to form one document that covered five issues. The resolution had to represent all 54 countries’ interests.Leverett won an

award for committee leadership for being the individual who made the most significant contribution to fostering consensus, capturing the essence of complex issues and leading her committee toward effective action.Clay presented

for the Peace and

Security Committee. Her resolution called for a peace settlement in the Sudan.Walker presented

for the Technical Committee on Social Matters. Macon State’s AU advisor Mary Mears, Ph.D., said “Natasha, a new member to the process of AU, learned very quickly and represented Togo well.” Her resolution was to create a center for disease control to handle the epidemic of HIV/AIDS more

effectively.Bell presented for

the Executive Council and served as a delegate to the Heads of State committee. The Executive Council dealt with the crisis in Sudan and the Assembly of Heads of States accepted into action the resolution drafted by this committee.Baker presented

for the Technical Committee of Economic Matters. After identifying the other countries

that chose to write on Multilateral Trade Negotiations, merger negotiations began but the single-resolution rule presented a challenge. The other countries Togo had to merge with were rich and powerful Egypt and war-stricken Burundi. Togo and Burundi persisted in their mergers negotiations with Egypt and most of the resolutions’ plans remained

intact for the Heads of State to approve.Student delegates

were grateful for the experience and the excitement of the model. They met other students from across the US and formed new relationships as they worked with delegates from past models. Some were looking forward to next year’s model to bring home more awards, said Mears.

Summer Leverett, a Macon State College junior majoring in history, won an award for outstanding committee leadership during the recent National Model African Union held in Washington, D.C. The committee members in Union Government voted that Leverett was “the individual who has made the most significant contribution to fostering consensus, capturing the essence of complex issues, and leading the respective Committees and Council toward effective action.” Macon State faculty member Mary Mears accompanied Leverett and four other students—Tracey Baker, Natasha Walker, Jordan Clay and Mary Bell—to the event.

The year 1970 saw many significant events, such as the failed mission and near loss of Apollo 13, the meltdown of fuel rods at the Savannah River nuclear plant and the founding of Earth Day, a national tradition observed every April 22 for forty years.Gaylord Nelson

founded Earth Day while he was a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin. According to the Earth Day Network Web site at earthday.net/node/77, Nelson proposed the first nationwide environmental protest “to shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda.” For his role as Earth Day founder, Nelson was awarded

the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Earth Day 2010

projects in the Macon area include Earth Day & Junior Ranger Day, a free event, at the Ocmulgee National Monument on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tree seedlings will be provided. For information about this event, visit nps.gov/ocmu/index.htm, or call 478-752-8257.

The City of Macon will host the fifth annual Central Georgia Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cherry Street Plaza. According to cityofmacon.net, the event will feature “healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitors, speakers, and presentations” as well as live music and entertainment.

Celebrate Earth Day’s 40th anniversary

Student’s outstanding leadership wins award

By Tracey BakerStaff Writer

Staff photo by Tracey Baker Natasha Walker, representing Togo, prepares to vote.

Staff photo by Tracey Baker Student delegates to the Model AU cast votes after hearing debates.

Staff photo by Tracey BakerMary Bell facilitates a meeting with the Executive Council of the AU model.

Photo courtesy of News Bureau

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Local artists Doug Nurnberger, Jr., Craig Coleman and Craig Burkhalter displayed their artistic talents and taught others about photography during a visit to the Macon State College Arts Festival March 2 4.Creativity filled the air

as visitors attended the wide variety of workshops and lectures during the festival. On the festival’s photography night, Nurnberger, Coleman and Burkhalter answered questions about their involvement in the arts and why they came to the festival.

Nurnberger said he came to the festival to explain the importance of digital photography to students, faculty and others. He also said that today’s digital photography is very different from the days of analog film photography.Nurnberger has been an

artist in Macon for three years. During his lecture, he spoke to the audience about how to use different computer programs to manipulate photos into works of art. “The best advice I have for students who are artistic or have an art degree is not to forget to take some business classes, cause no matter what, you’re gonna be in a

business when you get out there in the real world,” said Nurnberger.Coleman came to the arts

festival to lecture about photo-based mixed-media works. He has been a local artist since 1992. During his lecture, Coleman focused on showing the audience how he created many different products using different mediums. “I hope that what students get out of it are maybe some ideas for things that they could try and I hope they find it interesting,” said Coleman.Burkhalter attended

the arts festival to show the various ways that he uses photography in his

artwork. He has been a local artist since the late 1970s. During his lecture, Burkhalter introduced the audience to a series of works called “Mr. Greedy,” which is one of his latest projects.“I think that the students

really need to worry more about making good art,” said Burkhalter. “The commercial end of it will come about in its time. I came to the realization that we ain’t never gonna change anything in this world until we change our own greed inside us so “Mr. Greedy” could really be all of us,” said Burkhalter.After the lecture portion

of the night, several students commented on the artists and the material. Macon State junior Taylor Dewitt said her favorite artist was Craig Coleman. “The way the elements work together and the fact that art isn’t just a picture, it can combine a lot of different things to make something really beautiful,” said Dewitt.Sophomore Shawn

Chauta said the lecture was interesting. “I do a little bit of amateur photography so it was really cool to hear just the photography side of it, how you can use it in the real world and not just fun and college work,” Chauta said.

Local artists display talents and teach othersBy Meaghan SmithJOUR 3131

“If you build it they will come,” says the voice coming from an Iowa corn field to Kevin Costner’s character in the box office hit Field of Dreams. That is exactly what J.P. Mitchell, a sophomore majoring in history, did this year by starting up a baseball club at Macon State College.Since the start of the

team and it joining the National Club Baseball Association, the club has had players come out of the “woodwork” to fill the roster for the inaugural year of the Macon State Baseball Club. The team’s first official season began this year on February 20 with a district four game against Furman University where they took two out of three games to win the

series.There are no

scholarships, no large screaming crowds and no television coverage to surround the players. They call the Bibb County Sports Complex their home field when playing opposing teams from out of town. The opening game stood as a symbol for the gathering of a group of guys who just love the game.When asked why the

team was established, Devon Crouse - a Business Management Sophomore at Macon State - said, “It was a second chance for guys to play baseball again and have fun.” The feeling was mutual for Mitchell, the founder of the MSC Baseball Club: “Well, I missed playing baseball after I left my last college, and just wanted to continue to play so I saw this as a way to

do that.” Mitchell is the shortstop of the team as well as the president for the club. His love for the game and desire to play it again prompted him to ask around and find out what he could do to make a baseball club happen at the school.“I went and talked

to different officers in the student life and wellness programs about starting a baseball club here at MSC,” says Mitchell, “It can help Macon State gain school spirit as well as become more known throughout the country.”Crouse sees the

potential of the club to advertise the school around the country as well. “It is really a great way to give people in the other areas that we play to see our team and know that there is another school

besides Mercer in the Macon area.”Club teams are

common in major schools all throughout the country. The MSC team has had opportunities to play against other schools that have club teams as well as NCAA Division I baseball programs. Even though the MSC team does not offer scholarships and the same exposure that playing for a NCAA Division team can give you, there is still the opportunity to play at the next level.“A lot of schools

start out as club teams and they are still considered a way to get into the Major League Baseball,” says Crouse. “Some people that are not able to afford schools that have big programs can join our team and get a chance to play as well as move up in the system.”Another benefit

that the new team offers the students of MSC is a chance to see great baseball.“It brings more of the sports scene in college to Macon State and lets students

watch their friends play and compete,” says third baseman Jacob Hunter Woods, a sophomore majoring in Mathematics.“This club has a

chance to do much more than those of us who are playing now may ever see,” says Crouse who is also the vice-president of the team. “We are just at the beginning of this thing but if the school sees all the benefits that come from having a team maybe there is more that could happen for everyone involved”.

Macon State has its own Field of DreamsBy Adam BarkerJOUR 3131

Aside from the fashion show, there will be segments of entertainment performed by musician and poet members of Dynamic

Expressions. A West African dance performance will be directed by Polar. Presenters will also show a video about the devastating earthquake that recently hit Haiti.This marks the third

official event to be hosted

by Dynamic Expressions and the first time the group has collaborated with another student organization. This event is open to all Macon State students and is intended to help raise money for relief efforts in Haiti.

Moreira said “it also gives Dynamic Expressions an opportunity to work with other student organizations and learn from them (since) we are new.”Summer Leverett, a

junior, who will also be

modeling, is glad to be part of a show that will help to rebuild Haiti. “Haiti was in such poverty before the earthquake,” Leverett said, “They need all the help they can get...that’s what I want to do.”

BaseBall scheduledate OppOnent lOcatiOn time4/17 Furman University* Greenville, SC 1:00 p.m.4/17 Furman University* Greenville, SC 3:30 p.m.4/24 East Georgia College Macon, GA 1:00 p.m.4/24 East Georgia College Macon, GA 3:30 p.m.4/25 Emory University* Atlanta, GA 1:00 p.m.

5/08-5/09 District IV Championship series Florence, SC TBA 5/21-5/25 NCBA Division II World Series Johnstown, PA TBA

* denotes District IV West games

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Join us for

Release Party!

On Campus Event: Thurs. Apr. 22nd in the PSC Lobby near the Starbucks at 3:15 p.m.

Thurs. Apr. 22nd at the Golden Bough Bookstore in downtown Macon at 7:00 p.m.

Contact thefalllinereview@gmail.com for more information.

Macon State’s Company of Players presents their spring production, Paul Zindel’s “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” beginning Tuesday, April 13, and running through Thursday, April 22.According to the Company of

Players’ Web site, Paul Zindel, a playwright and science teacher, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1971 for his work in writing this play. Director Jason Levitt said this play would be great.Levitt said he has worked

with most of the cast members in previous productions. The all-female cast will give six

performances of the play, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, over a two-week period, in the Arts Complex Theatre on the Macon campus.Play dates are April 13, 14, 15,

20, 21 and 22. Theatre doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The Company of Players is funded with Student Activity fees.For more information about

this student organization and highlights and photos of previous productions, visit their Web site at maconstate.edu/studentlife/companyofplayers.aspx. Levitt can be reached by leaving a voicemail at 478-757-7387 or by e-mail at jason.levitt@maconstate.edu.

Company of Players presents Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

MisCellAny

By Kimberly WaddletonStaff Writer

ISSA International Festival

For more information, contact ISSA advisors eric.sun@maconstate.edu or dawn.sherry@maconstate.edu.

Come join us! macon state college

macon campus student life center date: april 24, 2010

time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Cultural dancing•Live music•Judo exhibition•Origami •Games & Prizes•

international dinner $5.00 • Kids 6 and under eat free!•

Staff photo by kimberly WaddletonMacon State’s Company of Players actors Laura Wallace, Julie Allen, Maggie Rogers, kelley Wright and Ashley Foy are pictured here on the Arts Complex stage.