GCSU holds first official tailgate
Around 40 students braved the cold, windy winter elements to participate in the first ever GCSU tailgate before this past Friday's home basketball games against Francis Marion University.
The games provided the first test for the newly passed Student Policy on Alcohol and Illegal Use of Controlled Substances, which was unanimously approved Jan.…
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Incoming transfer standards to increase
In Fall 2011, students transferring to GCSU may be expected to satisfy more requirements than has previously been the case. Many students that have transferred in the past have had to satisfy minimum GPA requirements of 2.0, 2.3 or 2.5, depending on the number of transfer credits, to be considered for admission to GCSU.…
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Homecoming price tag growsThis year's events will roughly cost $71,500
The cost of this year's Homecoming events will increase to approximately $71,500.
That figure is up from the $62,377 spent in 2009, according to Susan Allen, chief budget officer and director of Payroll Services. That amounts to an increase of $9,123.
However, with the school and students experiencing financial burdens, the question arises as to where the money is coming from and how it is being used.…
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Public Safety looks to install emergency sirens
Within the next three months, GCSU plans to install two safety alert sirens - one at the intersection of Clark and Hancock streets and another on West Campus.
The two sirens, estimated to cost $70,000, will operate with the Connect-ED system already in place at GCSU.…
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Two more restaurants accepting Cat Cash
In an attempt to accommodate student spending trends, two new local restaurant locations have decided to accept Cat Cash from students' Bobcat Cards. Many Asian Bistro and Mellow Mushroom enthusiasts have already noticed the change and begun using their Bobcat Cards at these locations.…
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New HD channels to be added to campus cable
Students living in on-campus housing could soon see more high-definition channels on their TVs. The Resident Student Association has posted a survey under the student tab in myCATS where students can vote until Feb. 12 on high-definition channels that they would like to see added to GCSU cable for next fall.…
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Home-hunting guide: Helping students explore the housing
Figuring out a place to live for the first time can be confusing. Houses, apartments, residence halls or The Village all have their good and bad qualities to take into consideration. Below is a list of what to consider when looking for a new residence.
Houses:
Water & Sewage: Usually not included
Power: Usually not included
Cable/Internet: Not included
Furnished: No
Security: Varies
Pets: Check with the landlord.…
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Annual symposium focuses on global human rights
Next week, the third annual Georgia College Global Citizenship International Symposium will be held to discuss human rights causes. The event, titled "What Can I Do About Human Rights," will take place Monday through Wednesday in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium and will feature several prominent speakers from various world organizations that deal with human rights issues.…
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University Senate drafts amnesty bill
The University Senate is currently looking into a bill that would waive charges against GCSU students who violate the school's code of conduct while intoxicated during certain unforeseen circumstances. The bill stands to give amnesty to students who assist in seeking medical attention for a person with a serious medical need, such as someone suffering from alcohol poisoning or someone who has been the victim of a sexual assault.…
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SGA's WGUR radio show starts Monday
The Student Government Association approved several bills during this past Wednesday's meeting. Topics ranged from SGA's new radio program to approving funding requests for various student organizations.
SGA will begin hosting its very own radio show Mondays at 8 p.…
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Flashback: This month in colonnade history
In the spring of 1968 the student activities fee budget was released, charging $75 to upperclassmen and $100 to underclassmen. "Spectrum," the Georgia College annual yearbook, was given over $12,000. For the 2010 spring semester all students were charged the same student activities fee of $100, plus an emergency fee of $150.…
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