APRIL 25, 2012


COLLEGIANNEWS.COM Features


Celebration of Excellence Winners 2012


Advisor of the Year Tammy Stanton


American Sign Language Interpreting Lane Seabolt


Behavioral Studies Martaya Hopkins


Biological Science Sanas Wasmi


Communications Danilo Orozco


Computer Science An Pham


Dental Hygiene Jessica McMillian


Engineering Michael Whaley


English Julian Traas


Fine Arts Stacia Sexton


Foreign Language Petra Baer


General Humanities and Global Studies Kadiata Sy


Leadership Excellence Erich Schuler


Mathematics Peter Blake


Nursing Caryn Becker


Physical Education Astley Willacey


Physical Science Garrett Brown


Physical Science Thoai P. Le


President’s Award Juan M. Rodriguez


Regents’ Scholar Julian Traas


Service Excellence Evelyn Ambush


Organization of the Year Jaguar Activity Group


U.S. Studies Walker Kirkland


David Wright tries “picking up” Carina Browder with a look and a line. Kaylyn Hinz/Collegian Staff


Are YOU getting ‘picked’ up?


Collegian Staff By Kaylyn Hinz


Every year at the end of the semester there is usually a trend for couples who go from being in a relationship to single. It also becomes quite obvious for any girl in class. Te guys who did not talk to you for the entire semester start the conversations off very strangely. With about two weeks left in school I got a question like this, “What flavor pop-tart are you eating.” Ten the next guy who walks in repeats, “What flavor pop- tart are you eating.” I am assuming it was a bet, “Who is going to talk to her first?” First guy won I said to myself. With them being good looking


guys I was confused to why they used a pastry breakfast treat to


Did it hurt? (Did what hurt) when you broke through earth’s crusts and ascended from hell?


- Sarah Dunn


start off the conversation. Advice to all guys: Saying hey is good enough. Te weird thing is my attraction did not go to the ones who talked to me, but the other guys who sat back, and smiled with one that said, “Man your weird, leave her alone.” Te next week I decided to ask


them, “So what’s up with the whole pop-tart question? “ Surprisingly


the guy was not so confident as he was before, when he did the approaching. In the long run it was a matter of “He was just messing with you.” Guys are a subject I do not think I will ever understand, and I speak for every girl when I say this: Just talk to us, no staring, no weird questions, no pick up lines just casual conversation.


Hey sweet cakes, wanna make me a drink?


- Jessica Morgan


Are you stressed out?


Collegian Contributor By Nicole Potter


On March 28 2012 a group of GPC Nursing Students set up a Health Fair on the Clarkston Campus. Tere were tables with information about: STDs/Safe Sex, Smoking,


Nutrition, Effects of Stress Management,


Cholesterol Screenings, and Blood Pressure readings available for the students to visit, ask questions, and receive information that can better their health.


One specific booth, Stress


Management, was presented by students who are currently in their 2nd semester of the program, and in a clinical group under the supervision of Beth Yates, RN, MSN. Nursing students: Nicole Potter,


Cline, Heather Jordan,


Meghan Gorka, Katy Jennifer


Rivas, Chris Hill, Rene Bran and Chiquilla Day provided those at the Clarkston campus with pamphlets, punching balloons, and mints as they educated students about ways to reduce stress. Tose who visited the booth were asked to participate in a poll, providing their age, gender, and top daily stressor. Te chart provided breaks down the results from the 100 students who participated. It can be seen that each age group has their own set of stressors, yet the stress of school was mentioned in all the age groups As students in a non-traditional


college experience, we are not only obligated to upholding school commitments but also demands from:


jobs, parents, finances, children, boyfriends/girlfriends,


wives/husbands. Having to juggle these tasks can create very hectic days, and stress levels that are often “off the charts”. Here are some ways that you can manage your stress in a productive, healthy way: 1. Exercise, it not only reduces


stress, but adds years to your life and puts your mind and body in a better, overall state of health. (ie: run, walk, bike, play tennis) 2. Read a book 3. Listen to your favorite music 4. Ask for help, don’t feel like


you are alone. Reach out to friends, family for assistance. 5. Create a budget 6. 6.


important dates and deadlines. 7. 7.


Prioritize, keep up with Don’t procrastinate


8. Know your limits, it’s okay


to say NO 9. Take ME time. 30 minutes of


time for you with no interruptions Balancing


education and


everyday life is never an easy task. As the end of the school year draws near, take some time to try these stress relief techniques as you prepare for final exams. You may be amazed at the difference it makes, and how much more in control of your life you may feel! Handling your stress now will not only allow you to better perform in school, and other aspects of your life, but will also provide for better management of your overall physical, mental, and spiritual health.


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