Georgia State's Courtyard series continued on Tuesday, when Atlanta native Chris Cauely, took the stage to preform an hour long acoustic set. Cauley is an R&B singer whose sound is heavily influenced by classic soul singers and groups and he cites Earth, Wind, and Fire and Stevie Wonder as his primary influences.
Let's face it, you're in college and more loyal to your schoolwork than ever before. Due to a crammed schedule, a tight budget, and just plain lack of motivation, exercising has probably never been a top priority. Don't worry, Georgia State University's Recreational Center has you covered.
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Etiquette Faux Pas at Georgia State
There's always that one... …student that gets on the elevator to go up or down one floor. Do it again and see what happens… …student that has a rolling book bag…hello this is COLLEGE. …professor that thinks cursing in class makes them cool.
Chris Pena and Asia Johnson It was someone's birthday, there was loud music and the scene was your average college frat party. It was your classic boy meets girl, girl meets boy story. Asia Johnson and Chris Pena met at this party in October 2009, and soon after, she asked him out on a date.
It all began with a loud laugh during the summer of 2006. Jimmy Saxton was the true comedian in his high school and with no surprise he received "Mr. Paulding County" as a superlative later in 2008.
Miranda and RJ I had plans to meet my boyfriend of six years, R.J. Winslett, on a Saturday night after he got off work. It was raining and gross outside. I pulled around the back of his work like usual to wait for him to get off work.
The Signal held a contest to let students share their personal love stories.,with the best story being featured on the front page. All of the stories were touching, so it was a hard choice, but here are the runner ups.
Georgia State's first annual Midnight Mania was indeed maniac-like with the crazy amount of exciting activities the Spotlight Programs Board provided. With the help of Georgia State students the Stoplight Programs Board provided several well-organized fun activities for students Friday, February 10th.
A wide dent between the wooden stage and a half-interested audience didn't shrink this week's "Courtyard" performers, Kontraband Muzik, a band of blended genres.
Women’s Studies Professor Wins Prestigious Award
Layli Maparyan of Georgia State's Women Studies department was recently presented with the prestigious Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman award, honored to only 15 other professors. The Beckman Award was created in order to recognize and honor teachers who have inspired their students to make a difference through "creating an organization, which has demonstrably conferred a benefit on the community at large," according to the American Psychological Association.
People who think of Black History often name influential leaders like non-violence advocates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his Civil Rights movement companion Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery in 1955.
When an assassination attempt was made on his wife, Congresswoman Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords, on Jan. 8, 2011, American astronaut and U.S. Navy combat pilot Mark Kelly seemed to have gone through it all. Aside from having flown combat missions in the Persian Gulf, piloting four separate space flights with each trip lasting about two weeks each, Kelly dealt with the biggest challenge of his life when a simple phone call turned his life upside-down.
A quest for lighter skin and what it leaves behind
Editors Note: Due to the sensitivity of this article, some of the names have been changed. Every morning and night Safia Ansari stood in front of the mirror, slapping the cream on her skin. After adding a layer of high SPF sunscreen on top, she felt satisfied.
Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) is a cultural club purposed around promoting Hong Kong culture at Georgia State. With President, Rosanna Chan and Vice President, My Tran, Hong Kong Student Association makes a point to make its presence known on campus.
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Georgia State’s Brandon “Frenchy” French paints Atlanta “blu”
While the football team is on the Georgia Dome field, the stands are filled with hundreds of school-spirited students in their panther gear and their faces painted while belting out, "We in the city/ We gon' paint it blue!" From what song do these words originate? Any panther on campus would tell you they are the lyrics to "Blu-Blitz" by senior and Panther Pride leader Brandon French, better known as Frenchy.
Wednesday January 18, Georgia State's Rialto Center for the Arts and Intercultural Relations Department hosted a monthly event called, "Feed your Senses." Jazz vocalist Gwen Hughes performed as a tribute to the late Johnny Mercer. Hughes has been voted best jazz vocalist by Creative Loafing Magazine for the past four years.
The Student Veterans Association is a support network to ensure the success of veteran students currently enrolled at Georgia State University. With the Georgia State chapter founded in 2009 under the direction of Dr. Doris Derby, Students Veterans Association is a part of the national organization Student Veterans of America.
Never had a dance class in your life but still want to show off your moves? Don't worry, Georgia State's Dancers on Pointe is here for you. Dancers on Pointe was founded twelve years ago by Deanna Owusu through the Black Student Theater Ensemble.
Located in the midst of the Georgia State campus on Edgewood Avenue, the Whitespace Gallery is as interesting to look and learn about as the artwork inside.
STUDENT | Jasmyn Wilkins
Sometimes the best things can be found in the most unlikely places. Finding money on the ground, a wedding ring hidden in a champagne glass or even a beauty queen on a college campus. Georgia State's own Jasmyn Wilkins was crowned Miss Georgia 2012 and is on her way to representing our school and state in the Miss USA 2012 pageant this June.
PROFESSOR | Nancy Floyd
Looking for a refreshing art piece? Professor Nancy Floyd of the Georgia State photography program may have what you're searching for. Floyd takes an innovative approach to her work: the main focus of Floyd's photography is gunwomen.
Director Cameron Crowe's latest effort, "We Bought a Zoo" follows a widower, Benjamin Mee -- played by Matt Damon-, who is trying to adjust to life without his wife in suburban southern California. Struggling with the task of taking care of his two children Dylan,Colin Ford, and Rosie,Maggie Elizabeth Jones, and writing for his local newspaper, he tries to figure out what step to take next.
It was 26 years ago that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was first recognized nationally as a federal holiday. Since the initial recognition of this once controversial holiday, the nation has made several strides towards the equality that King strived for.
on music, growing up and discovering her passion
Lauren Keyana Palmer, known to the world as Keke Palmer, broke through in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. Now, as an 18 year old, an established actress and singer and a Nickelodeon sitcom later, she's singing a more mature and relatable tune.
The day-long hike on Cerro Chato was not something one would have expected as part of a Thanksgiving vacation. You could pounce on soft white sand and splash in the warmth of the cold Pacific – making sure not to grab several slender green vines to pull yourself up on steps too high for their stature.
taking small steps to big future
If you have worn a Georgia State sports button or went to any of the Spotlight Concerts last year, you were exposed to Ryan Kulp's handiwork. Kulp could be considered a jack of all trades. He has dabbled in everything from music to making gold teeth.
No finger snaps, no couplets or any rhyme schemes were needed at all. Even though there was a group of poets in the room, this was business. A small, white room in the Student Center of Georgia State, were the strategy grounds of pure creativity.
Does anyone still remember why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the first place? Or how the Yule tree became a staple symbol of Christmas? The winter holiday season has become a family- oriented time of celebration and reunion for many Americans.
If there is anyone as enigmatic and influential on Western thought as Socrates, it is Bill Nye. The comedy writer-turned-educational scientist is a lot like the ancient Greek philosopher. Both are celebrated, innovative and unconventional.
Holiday dinners can be tough: you have already spent all your money on presents for family and friends, so your holiday cooking budget is non-existent. However, most do not realize that a holiday meal can be created on a decent budget. Listed below are some recipes that are cheap, easy and best of all, won't break the piggy bank.
Danielle Rowe, a 23-year-old social butterfly who had a song, a dance and a big smile for every occasion, died Oct. 22 in a hit-and-run accident. Born and raised for the first half of her life in Miami, Fla.
Nine contestants graced the stage as part of the 2011 Miss Black and Gold Pageant on Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Student Center Ballroom. Galactic Beauty was the theme of this year's Miss Black and Gold Pageant where one special contestant blew the audience and judges away with her wardrobe, poise, talent, intelligence and passion for community involvement.
Every May 16th, Starr Valentino promotes everyone to do something good for his or her neighbor and believes bringing people together through love is a great start. Valentino is a Christian man and says that although the Bible states to love thy neighbor, people no longer care about each other.
Dancing, singing and comedy were taken on by GSU Players as part of the adult themed musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Audience members were engaged and enthralled by the various topics that were introduced ranging from sexual orientation and politics to self-esteem and stress, all wrapped up in a succinct two-hour long package.
Exclusive Eats is a "Fabulous Guide to Atlanta's Restaurant Scene." After frequent inquiry from friends about where to eat in Atlanta, CEO Zerita Buchanan created the food blog Exclusive Eats. It profiles an online guide to the most trendy and inexpensive restaurants around Atlanta.
Where in the world is Soledad O'Brien? Nicole Shields would know. As a public relations intern with CNN, it's her job to create press releases and media packages, publish web con- tent, write biographies and schedule photo shoots for documentary and show hosts Don Lemon, Kaj Larsen, Amber Lyon, Dr.
Bravo has the "Real Housewives" franchise, VH1 has "Basket- ball Wives" and Georgia State will soon have "College Wives."
The South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SAACURH) is coming to Georgia State from Nov. 4-6 with the theme "Heroes to the Rescue."
Whoever coined the term "let the fur fly" must have been front and center at the Ra Ra Riot show at the Earl Oct. 29.
Date My School is a website that is specifically designed for college students interested in the online dating scene. The website has recently decided to to introduce it to Georgia State students.
As Tommy Cook, armed with an electromagnetic field reader and a flashlight, coolly leads a group of paranormal enthusiasts along the dirt road leading to an old church, his daughter Kristin trails behind him, bundled and quivering under the cold drizzle of the October night.
It's halftime at the Georgia State Homecoming football game and the crowd is cheering in anticipation, excitement and support.
If you're in the mood for fast food from a local burger joint in between classes, then Rosa's Pizza isn't for you.
Share Your Strength program praises student’s dedication
Jason Barry, Georgia State alum, was inducted into Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters' Hall of Fame for his work to fight hunger among Atlanta's children and their families.
Eight candidates lined the home football field as they approached the end of their pursuit for a spot on the 2011 Homecoming Royal Court. The wait was over, after a tedious application process, rigorous campaigning efforts and a week full of Homecoming event appearances.
Georgia State student Kristin Cook follows her father, a paranormal investigator, into the heart of
For years, Kristin Cook would spend nights with her father watching Ghost Hunters on TV, talking about the recordings he would bring home and listening to his accounts of the paranormal investigations he had conducted with East Georgia Paranormal.
Many college students experience heart palpitations when scanning the prices of pre-made Halloween costumes. Men and women's Halloween costumes tend to be an especially expensive and costly purchase just for one occasion. The solution for many broke college students this Halloween will be to create their own costumes. Here are a few less expensive do–it-yourself options that are just as awesome as a costume from pricey Halloween stores.
This year's fall Homecoming Greek Exhibition signified the celebration of Greek Life at Georgia State. This year was a first for the annual exhibition, as the Greek Stepshow competition is usu- ally held during the spring semester. Most of the Greek organizations step, stroll or dance, and the exhibition is an event where they can have fun while giving their fellow students the opportunity to see who they are.
The Greek Exhibition is a small pre- view of what's to come in the spring. It's an event where the students can have a great time and mingle with their fellow student body. It also gives the different Greek organizations an opportunity to participate in Homecoming events, while allowing students to possibly gain an in- terest in joining a Greek organization.
"Before this event, there wasn't any Greek participation during Homecom- ing and they felt sort of left out. This year was a way to reach out to the Greeks and to give them an opportunity to be a part of the Homecoming events. We want to make this event bigger and better every year. Everyone's participation and patron- age will help the event to be a success.", said Tre'von Williams, Journalism Major and the creator of the Greek Exhibition.
Originally there were six Greek or- ganizations participating, unfortunately two groups had to drop out due to unfore- seen circumstances. The Greek organiza- tions that performed at the event were the Zeta Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, the Pi Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, the Theta Beta chapter of Phi Mu sorority, and the Zeta Theta chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Wil- liams hopes to have even more Greek par- ticipation at next year's event and maybe even some performers.
Joadane Clerveau, a junior and Mar- keting major, enjoyed the program and looks forward to what's in store for next year. "The Greek Exhibition is setting the stage for a traditional Homecoming event, which is exclusive to the Greek organiza- tions. I can't wait until next year's Exhibi- tion."
There was a huge turnout for the event and some students even had a chance to get free Homecoming t-shirts.
There were also a few impromptu dance competitions and a special performance by the new GSU step team, P2. P2 brought the house down with several different step routines, and that was only a snippet of what they have in store.
The Homecoming candidates were also in attendance, and had the opportu- nity to introduce themselves to the crowd. The candidates gave their name, major and the groups that they were a part of on campus; as well as why they should be chosen to represent Georgia State. Many reasons were given, such as involvement
in organizations on campus, dreams of al- ways being a princess, as well as a love for Georgia State.
For this to be the first annual Prefix Greek Exhibition, it was very well exe- cuted. The Exhibition had a huge turnout by the students of Georgia State as well as other neighboring colleges. The event's founder promises next year's event to be 10 times better, and we look forward to what the Greeks will do when it's their turn to hit the stage.
The cool October breeze blew balloons, streamers and banners on golf carts and Homecoming floats awaiting on Gilmer Street Thursday, Oct 20 for the start of Georgia State's 9th annual Homecoming Golf Cart parade.
Students and their guests anxiously waited in a lengthy line outside of the Student Center State Ballroom, for their chance to make an entrance into the Royal Ball 2011.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Let's meet the candidates!
This year marks Georgia State's second football Homecoming, and along with several new traditions spun, this year's Royal Ball is equipped to impress.
The Georgia State chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) recently earned the Gold Star Award. This past summer, at an NSCS convention in Puerto Rico, the Georgia State chapter of the NSCS was recognized.
"Probably in the fall because its more traditional and its giving Georgia State more tradition so it's something to look forward to instead of basketball homecoming. It's not like a typical, big university school so its gives us something to look forward to in the future."'
Reginald Sanders
Senior-biology majo
On Thursday, Georgia State's Recreation Center honored its 10th birthday along with its annual Day in the Rec. celebration
Midterms –a gift and a curse. It is a gift because it signifies that students have made it through half the semester and have made it that much closer to winter break. It is a curse because they now have to begin late night study sessions, anxiety attacks, and sleep and nutrition deprivation in efforts to prepare. Instead of beating yourself up, The Signal has compiled five ways to instead beat test anxiety and best prepare you to ace all midterm
The rapper Common notified Cam`pus Events early Monday that he would be unable to attend his previously scheduled guest appearance because he would be in Haiti during that time.
Before there was Georgia State Univeristy and Pounce the Panther, the university was once Georgia Institute of Technology's "Evening School of Commerce"— sporting an owl as its mascot.
Georgia State University is currently fourth on a list of the top 10 dorms in the nation, according to CampusSplash.com.
The college generation has been revolutionized by the smart phone. With a device smarter than the average
person, its applications seem almost necessary for surviving in these times.
Numerous student performers participated in Georgia State's Open Mic Night that re-opened for the first time in two years last Wednesday. Students were encouraged to sign up to perform with fellow classmates for a promised prize of $25, $50 and $100 for the first three winners.
Meet Allison Renyi, Georgia State University's Chief Justice of the Student Judicial Board (SJB). Renyi is a double major of Public Policy and Political Science and took on the responsibility of being a Student Justice. Renyi soon went on to become Chief Justice. The SJB is a branch of Georgia State's Student Government Association (SGA).
The Buried Life, a reality show that has aired on MTV since January 2010, was recently renewed for a second season, premiering Sept. 27. The show is based on an easy, yet hard question, "What do you want to do before you die?" The show has a huge following and is lead by friends Ben Nemtin, Jonnie Penn, Duncan Penn, and Dave Lingwood, who travel across the country in order to complete things on their bucket list.
The Buried Life's Jonnie Penn and Dave Lingwood sat down with The Signal before speaking to students at Georgia State's Distinguished Speaker's series.
"I wish I knew the importance of networking in college. If I knew then what I know now, I believe I would've had a lot more opportunities to meet new people who could help me to excel in my career choice."
Nemonie Nooks
Junior
Criminal Justice Major
Recently, Georgia State welcomed the newly charted organization, Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) a national entrepreneurship network with chapters across the United States.
Fraternities and Sororities of the Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council showed off their talent Wednesday night at Meet the Greeks. Many students were in attendance to see what Greek Life is all about. According to GSU Greek Life, Greek-letter organizations were founded on the ideals of scholarship, community service, leadership, and life-long friendship.
If useful for nothing else, Georgia State is
never lacking in terms of providing incredible
talent like local DJ and junior Devaughn Canterbury,
also known as DJ Peter Parker.
The "Go Green" concept has become increasingly popular on college campuses across the nation. Many universities are becoming more intentional in their efforts to develop greener campus through building environmental friendly structures, recycling efforts and sustainability programming.
As the Georgia State community remembers and pays tribute to the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Craig Dongoski, a professor for the Welch School of Art and Design, has assembled a video installation in hopes of preserving the historical date in the minds of those who view it.
Earlier this year, President Obama challenged institutes of higher learning to commit to his efforts in developing collaboration across different religious and non-religious backgrounds through community service.
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