The Navigator

Cannabis campus

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As of 2007, 47.5 percent of college students have used marijuana at least once in their lifetime according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Twenty percent say that they are currently using. That is approximately one out of every five students.

Local bank swaps owners

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The banking patrons in Cornelia have seen a big change since the first of the year.
On January 29, 2010, the 110 year old Community Bank and Trust closed its doors. Those doors were closed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance.

New students try out for scholarships

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Prospective students got a glimpse of Piedmont life.
On Sunday, Jan. 31, The Admissions department hosted a scholarship luncheon for the prospective students of the fall semester. Cindy Peterson, director of undergraduate admissions, said that even though the luncheon had to be postponed, approximately 50 families attended.

Plymouth Hall

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A new dorm, Plymouth Hall, will be built neighboring New Bedford. Overseeing this process is Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Tom Bowen. Plymouth Hall can accommodate 47 beds and the rooms are expected for single occupancy right now but are large enough for dual occupancy if necessary.

School closing confusion

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Feb. 15, Zach Petersen woke up to shouting in the hallways of Purcell dorm. Students were excited about what they thought was a canceled school day.
Petersen says it was 12 a.m. when he turned on his TV to Fox Five Atlanta news and read Piedmont College was closed for the day.

God rant: a different philosophy of religion

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I believe in God, the father of all, the being of all beings and the creator of the heavens and the Earth. My Father has many names. I call him friend, mother, sister and brother.
He is the stranger that gives you hope when you hit rock bottom. Only with this love can we rise up from the depths and bask once again in the glory of the light.

Lindsey Jacobellis

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lindsey Jacobellis is the 24-year-old Olympic snowboarder that has now fumbled two epic opportunities at a gold medal.
Well, that's how she's being discussed by viewers across the globe. In nearly every Olympic news update on the morning of Wednesday, Feb.

Opinions Battle: Should college tuition be locked in for four-year students?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

College tuition should be locked in for four-year students. During my stay at piedmont I've noticed that, my class size has dropped dramatically. My freshman class seemed very large. As a junior, I almost feel like a minority. Personally, I believe that many students transfer or drop out of Piedmont due to financial problems.

Opinions Battle: Should college tuition be locked in for four-year students?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

College tuition should not be locked in for four year students. While this may sound like a great idea for those of us who don't have a lot of money and rely on student loans and other aid to finance our education, it is not a great idea for the college.
Every year the cost of living goes up, thusly, the cost of running a business, or in this case a college, goes up as well.

Plethora or caliber

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There is a plethora of events going on at Piedmont. They're everywhere. Every single night it seems there is a club doing something.
Often these events can overlap, and while I think it's excellent that we have such an active campus, I am in a state of contemplation.

Staff Editorial

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

First, let me start by saying that the staff of the Navigator is pleased with, and appreciative of, the new dorms and their effect on the crowding situation at Piedmont College. We have seen marked improvement in housing over the past two or so years.
We do, however, have one issue with the new housing situation for Fall 2010.

TMZ racy photos

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Here we are, less than halfway through the Olympics, and a scandal has happened. At least Michael Phelps waited 6 months after winning his medals...
Scott Lago, who took the bronze medal in the snowboard half-pipe, has publicly apologized and left Vancouver after what CNN called "racy photos" hit the online tabloid TMZ.

Why attack Palin?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I am willing to wager that at one point in your life, you wrote something important on your hand. Maybe it was an important fact for an exam, an important date, or the all-important number for your recent crush. Did anyone criticize you for it?
So why do certain people insist on criticizing Sarah Palin for her use of notes on her hand at the Tea Party Convention on Feb.

A thoughtful reminder

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This past Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. Piedmont faculty, students and outside community members attended a celebration for Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.
"Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. Lent is 40 days leading up to Easter, not including Sundays.

Fat Tuesday hits Piedmont

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A Mardi Gras celebration took place on the Piedmont College campus this past week.
There was a continuous showing of short films from around the world and a table full of a variety of finger-foods provided for attendees.
Piedmont students gathered in Stewart Auditorium on Thursday, February 11 from 4 p.

The Torch honor society at Piedmont College

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Feb. 12, over 20 women were asked to join The Torch, the oldest honor society at Piedmont.
This female-only society was founded in 1934 by Margaret Taylor. Taylor based it on a national organization at Cornell College by the same name.
The society has had many sponsors throughout the years.

High school students get "exposure" at Piedmont art show

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

High school students have many opportunities to come to Piedmont and get a feel for the school atmosphere to decide if they want to attend classes here.
One such opportunity came to high school juniors and seniors this past week.
Art Exposure 2010 was the name of this year's art show exhibiting the work of high school juniors and seniors from several schools surrounding Piedmont.

Let's Talk Movies

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After about a year of hype, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is almost here.
Since most of us are going to be on Spring Break during its release, it's appropriate to talk about it now.
This column is all about film and the technology used in them, and this new movie is no different.

Newest play places Jesus on the streets: a review

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A new show just finished it's run here at Piedmont.
Godspell, a musical by Stephen Schwartz based upon the Bible's gospel of Saint Matthew, premiered Thursday night and ran once a day until the final show Sunday afternoon.
If you missed this one, you missed a great play.

Piedmont professor wins NAT Singing Artist Award

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Creating a repertory of songs is part of learning vocal music.
Competing with those songs is one way of honing skills.
Dr. Andrea Price was one of two winners of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artists award.
The competition consists of teachers, professors and professional singers, ages 21-35 years old.

Decisions, decisions: Choosing a career path in four years?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Two years into my college career I had no clue what I wanted to do. Three years into my college career, I still had no idea what I wanted to do.
It seemed like everyone around me had figured it out, but I absolutely could not.
I had settled on something i thought I could do, when what I would love to do hit me.

Exercise-induced asthma

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Vancouver Olympics are still underway, and athletes are competing for the gold.
Most athletes that make it to the Olympic Games are in great shape and it takes a bad fall or another injury to slow them down.
However, sometimes they're not invincible when it comes to exercise-induced asthma.

February: Celebrating Black History Month

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Black History Month dates back to 1926 with Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson.
Woodson was born in 1875 in Virginia and was the son of former slaves.
Woodson, fearing that the contributions of African-Americans would go unnoticed, established the second week in the February of 1926 as the first annual Negro History Week.

Pets in the dorm

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When I made my way back to Piedmont College after a long summer of teaching and working, I planned to see two snakes.
The one they call Buddha and the one they call Giovanni. I was prepared for that, but not prepared for what was in store.
The snake collection of Michael Peterson and Ryan Smith, both sophomores here at Piedmont College, started off when they obtained their first snake after an open mic night in the Piedmont College Art Gallery.

Spring break spots

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With warm weather on the way, coupled with a week off from classes, Piedmont College students have planned vacations to a variety of locations both close and far-off.
Destinations this year range from within a few miles of the nearby city of Toccoa to a distant country located in South America.

Maryville defeats PC basketball teams

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Piedmont College men's basketball team fell to host Maryville College 96-62. The game marked the end of the regular season for both the Lions and Scots.
Both teams were in position to win the Great South Athletic Conference regular-season title.
Maryville started off strong by gaining its first and last lead of the game with just four minutes gone off of the clock.

Maryville defeats PC basketball teams

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Piedmont College Lady Lions basketball team fell to Maryville College 85-77 on Sunday. The game closed out the regular season for both Great South Athletic Conference teams.
Maryville began the game by outscoring the Lady Lions 13-3 and kept the momentum for the rest of the first half.

PC baseball takes hit

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lions lost to Oglethorpe University on Wed. to drop to 1-3 for the season. Since the Lions home opener, Piedmont has lost three games.
A familiar face was on the mound for the Stormy Petrels.
Former Piedmont pitcher Mark Hoban tossed an 8 innings and only gave up seven hits to the Lions.

PC falls to Oglethorpe

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Piedmont College men's basketball team stood 15-9 overall after its Feb. 17 game.
It's ninth loss came this past Wed. against in-state rival Oglethorpe University.
The final score of the evening was 83-69.
The Lions were leading 17-16 during the first period, but Oglethorpe gained seven points in the last 12 minutes.

TIPS AND TRICKS CORNER

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dribbling is one of the most crucial skills to have in the game of basketball.
Dribbling is the foundation of everything in basketball.
Without it, you couldn't run the offense and score points.
Also, with the absence of dribbling, there would be no way you could make a basketball team.

Music review

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Wailers, who once shared the stage with the late Bob Marley, played at the New Earth Music Hall Feb. 11.
Aston "Family Man" Barrett has been the sole beneficiary in the band ever since his brother Carlton Barrett died in 1987.
Aston and Carlton had played with Bob Marley before Bob Marley and the Wailers was started in 1974.

Music review

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

1. How did the band come together and when?
Alewine: We've have been playing in one incarnation or another for about seven years, but the band as it is now came together about two years ago when we added Scott, the drummer
2. Who are the members, and what is their role in the band?
Alewine: Kevin Alewine, lead guitar and vocals; Paul Alewine, Bass guitar and vocals; Jarrell Garrett, Rhythm guitar and vocals; Bart Mingledorf, Congas and hand percussion; Scott Tracy, Drums.

Students and faculty shoot hoops for fundraiser

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

RECAP:
Two Athens campus students, Jasmin Severino and Nallie Xiong, won $350 at the QEP Imagine the Future Competition, over other Piedmont teams.
The two women were the only students from the Athens campus to form a team.
They had to write a 10-page proposal and give a speech in order to win the competition.