Georgia College junior Dominic Arienzo has been playing baseball since age four. It’s a skill that came natural to him. The Morgan County native plays baseball for Georgia College and the Macon Bacon—a Macon, Georgia, based wood-bat collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Coastal Plain League. Arienzo chose to play for the Macon Bacon, so he could be closer to home during the summer. Last summer he played baseball in Boone, North Carolina. “The level of competition I was...
That’s a wrap on new student orientation for June! Around 750 incoming students came through the doors of the Arts and Sciences Auditorium to learn about the people, places and resources that will support their collegiate journey. Getting their Bobcat cards gave students the opportunity to picture themselves at college. But that wasn’t the only opportunity these students had to shine on camera. Many took advantage of the Bobcat Booth for photos, and here are some of the results.
On a dark night, it’s the brightest stars that guide. This is true of Georgia College’s S.T.A.R. Allies—a campus-wide system of mentors lighting the way for LGBTQ+ students who can face harassment and bullying in addition to the challenges of everyday college life. Known by the S.T.A.R. Ally sticker on their doors, these confidantes form a constellation of supporters to help navigate students through dark moments. “It means a lot to our LGBTQ+ students to be able to walk around campus...
Two hundred and thirty-nine new Bobcats and their families met for the summer’s first orientation June 10. And it couldn’t be a better time. This was the first in-person orientation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It’s good to see students milling about, laughing and enjoying campus. “Understand and explore what interests you,” said President Cathy Cox during her welcome address. “We can help you find and pursue your dreams.” Georgia College ambassadors and admissions staff educated...
The 2019 National Collegiate Health Assessment (NCHA) indicates that LGBTQ+ students are far more likely to consider suicide than their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. Sixty-four percent of LGBTQ+ students, compared to 23% of non-LGBTQ+ students, have considered suicide. And, 6.4% of LGBTQ+ students attempted suicide in 2019, compared with 1% of non-LGBTQ+ students. The importance of having LGBTQ+ programs on campus to support students is evident. “Research indicates that, if LGBTQ+ youth...
You may have read the book “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein as a child. It follows the life of a tree and a boy. As the boy grows, he takes more and more from the tree, yet the tree continues to willingly give. The book has a much deeper meaning than just helping young children learn to read. It highlights the lasting impact those willing to “give” can have on others. This book inspired an award at Georgia College by the same name. Since 1996, it’s been given by the GIVE Center...
It’s a day filled with primping, poise and personal development. Run like a pageant, the Miss Amazing event teaches self-advocacy skills to girls and women with disabilities in a fun environment. Participants take part in an interview, a passion presentation that showcases a talent or hobby, get their hair and makeup done, then bring it all together for the final show. “Miss Amazing is an advocacy program for girls and women with disabilities,” said Caroline Pederson, junior special...
Should you register to vote in your college town, or remain registered in your hometown? That’s a question that Student Ambassador and Georgia College tour guide Vivian Cassaniti hears often from students and parents during her tours, and it’s one that Cassaniti is uniquely qualified to answer. Cassaniti grew up with the news always on in her home, so when she was in high school she had a keen interest in how the news influenced and effected those around her. By the time she got to...
As the state’s public liberal arts university, Georgia College is in the unique position to showcase a diversity of topics—especially when it comes to undergraduate research. More than 60 students from all disciplines participated in the university’s 25th Annual Student Research Conference at the end of March. In addition to oral presentations, there were virtual and in-person poster sessions outside Arts and Sciences and in Peabody Auditorium. New this year, there were also special...
As senior Wesley Simpson walks across campus, he can strike up a conversation with anyone he passes. Whether he knows them through classes or sports, with his friendly demeanor he never meets a stranger. The economics major and standout basketball player credits growing up in a military family and moving around for his outgoing personality. “I was able to develop my ability to get to know people fast,” Simpson said. “I am able to make connections and make friends easily. I’ve also...
