Brad Paisley

Country superstar, Brad Paisley, will be performing in concert this Friday, April 27, at Paulson Stadium at 8:00 p.m. As of Tuesday, ticket sales had reached 9,000, but more are expected to be sold. The award-winning singer-songwriter will share the stage with Jack Ingram, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift.

Tickets are $25 for students and $35 for the general public.The gates at Paulson Stadium will open at 4 p.m. with a $10 charge per car for those who wish to park and tailgate. The RAC parking lots, which are within walking distance of Paulson and considered the stadium’s overflow parking, will be open as well with a $5 charge per car to park.

Hershey's is sponsoring the concert and will be giving out tons of free stuff prior to the event. Local country station, KIX 96, will also be giving out prizes to all the early birds.

I'm sure all the country fans at GSU will be heading out to the concert...I know I am! I know Brad is going to give us all a great time. I'm looking forward to relaxing and hearing some great music before I have to start studying for finals! I encourage all country music fans to come out and enjoy the show!!

Virginia Tech Vigil

There will be a candlelight vigil Thursday, April 19, from 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m. at the Russell Union rotunda for any GSU students who wish to honor those affected by the tragic event that took place at Virginia Tech Monday. The vigil is sponsored by the Student Government Association and will feature a representative from the GSU adminstration and GSU's Dean of Students, Georj Lewis.

Different religious groups from campus will share prayer and poetry and a spiritual song will be performed as part of the program. Those in attendance will also have a chance to sign a card expressing condolences that will be sent to Virginia Tech. Students may also give donations that will go toward a memorial fund set up at Virginia Tech.

I think it is very important for everyone, not just students, to take the time to realize that this can happen anywhere. This is no doubt a horrible tradegy and we should honor those who went to class like every other college student around the world Monday morning and just happened to be the victims of a troubled man. For those students who may be having trouble with feeling safe after Monday's events, I would highly encourage you and your friends to attend this vigil as the Geogia Southern community comes together during this time.My prayers go out to the students and families at Virginia Tech.

Power Team visits Statesboro

The Power Team is a group of world-class athletes who use their extraordinary strength as a way to get people's attention so they can spread the word of God. The team has been going strong for 30 years and has held crusades in every state in the U.S. as well as 20 nations around the world.

"It attracts people who wouldn't normally walk into a church and hear a pastor in a suit and tie speak," said Carey Leighow, one of the four members of the team. "We use our physical strength to tell our story," explained Craig Lemley, another of the team members.

The team will be performing tonight, Saturday and Sunday night at the old West Building Supply behind Statesboro First United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to the performances each night, the team is spending their days speaking at schools, though their message there is strictly secular.

The mission statement of the Power Team is "To reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ which an ordinary church meeting or event cannot. Drawing people through the use of performing visually explosive and spectacular feats of strength by incredible athletes who share with them the life-changing message of the cross."

I remember when these guys came to my high school and they were pretty interesting to say the least. I remember one of them took a phone book and ripped in half straight down the middle, that really got our attention. They mostly talked about making the right choices during the school years...staying away from drugs and alcohol, pretty much the basic topics of any school assembly, but they definately made it much more interesting. I think they are worth checking out if you've never seen of heard of them.

Congressman to visit Statesboro

Congressman John Barrow is taking a week long tour across the district and on April 10, he will make a stop in Statesboro. He is going on tour to hear concerns from military verterans. Barrow will be here from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post #90, which is located at 100 Rucker Lane off of Highway 301 South. Barrow will be hearing ideas from veterans as to how they think Congress and the government itself can better serve those who have served in the military. John's father, James Barrow, was a decorated World War II veteran, and his mother, Phyllis Barrow, also served in the armed service during World War II, attaining the rank of Captain.

Barrow is currently serving his second term as Congressman from Georgia’s 12th Congressional District. John earned degrees in political science and history from the University of Georgia. Later, at only 20 years old, he became one of the youngest members of his class at Harvard Law School. In 1990, Barrow was elected as a charter member of the Athens-Clarke County Commission which he served on for 14 years, voting against every tax increase, working for economic development, fighting for property tax relief for homeowners, and developing innovative programs to improve the quality of life of the people he represents. In the House of Representatives, Barrow currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Agriculture Committee.


In addition to Statesboro, Barrow will be visiting Savannah, Louisville, Milledgeville, Lyons and Augusta. "It's a great opportunity for veterans to come out and tell the congressman what they'd like to see Congress working on," said Harper Lawson, spokesman for Barrow.

I think it is important that all veterans have their voices heard. I encourage any military vet to get out there and let Congress know what is on your mind. Maybe you could be the one to help make a change!

March of Dimes WalkAmerica

This Saturday, March 31, Mill Creek Park will host the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. The goal for this year's walk is $35,000, which will go to help find a cure to birth defects and premature births. Last year, more than 500,000 babies were born prematurely, with many of the babies dying. Also, more than 120,000 babies are born with serious birth defects.


Nationally, the WalkAmerica has raised more than $1.7 billion since its inception in 1970. At least one million walkers are expected to take part nationwide. Money raised by the March of Dimes is used to conduct top-level research into the causes and preventions of premature births and birth defects.

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.

I think this organization works for a great cause. It is crazy how some babies are born way before the nine month mark....they are teeny tiny! This can happen to anyone and I think it is important to try and help those in need. So get up and go out for a good cause on Saturday. The babies need you!

Spring Fling

This past weekend at GSU's Center for Wildlife Education many locals came out to participate in the Spring Fling Egg-stravaganza and Camping Adventure. Those interested in camping arrived on Friday, March 23, in the afternoon and settled in for the night after a short hike and nocturnal animal program.

On Saturday, the wildlife center was full of fun activites for the kids. Complete with face-painting, (my favorite when I was young) crafts, animal shows, honey extraction demonstration, and an Easter-egg hunt.

The Center for Wildlife Education and Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center opened in October 1997. Since then, it has blossomed as one of the leading environmental education facilities in Georgia. Five acres in the heart of the campus is the setting for The Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center. The main features include a self-guided nature walk through six habitat displays, housing eleven species of live birds of prey. These habitats include a wetlands area, an old-growth forest, and a mountain display. An elevated walkway allows visitors an up-close encounter with a Bald Eagle nest, complete with a Glory, the University mascot!

If you haven't gone to check out the raptor center, you are missing out. I'm sort of a nerd when it comes to anything that has to do with wildlife...I love going to places like this! My favorite part of the wildlife center is the turtles. There is a section of the exhibit where children can play and interact with the turtles and it was quite amusing sitting and watching the kids reactions to the turtles during the Spring Fling. Some were scared to death and other were begging their parents to let them take a turtle home. I had a lot of fun and you will too, so go check it out. Watch out for the owls in the barn though! Just a little tip! Have fun!

J. Allyn Rosser

On Monday, April 2, poet, J. Allyn Rosser will make a trip to the Georgia Southern campus. She will be in room 2209 of the Newton Building at 4 p.m. to talk and answer questions. At 7 p.m., she will give a public reading of her poetry in the College of Education auditorium.

Rosser's first book of poetry, "Bright Moves," was published in 1990 and won the Morse Poetry Prize. Her second book, "Misery Prefigured," was published in 2001 and won the Crab Orchard Award. Her third book, "Foiled Again," is set to be published this fall as the winner of The New Criterion Magazine Poetry Prize. Her poems have appeared recently in several anthologies, and journals including the Ninth Letter.

Rosser now lives in Athens, Ohio and is currently teaching at Ohio University. Her presentation will be free to the public and is sponsored by the department of Writing and Linguistics and the Georgia Poetry Circuit.

I am not really that big on poetry, but for students who are aspiring poets or just like to write poetry in their spare time, I think this would be a great opportunity. I mean, how often do you get to sit down and talk one-on-one with an award winning poet. I think it is great that she is taking the time to talk with students and answer their questions and help them along with their goals. Who knows....you could be an award winning poet someday!

Play Ball!

The sixth annual "Swing into Spring" will be held this Friday, March 23. The event will kick off the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department's baseball and softball season. It will begin at 4p.m. at Mill Creek Park and wrap up at 9 p.m. with a fireworks display. The event will also feature music, exhibition games, tattoo art, balloons and the traditional first pitch of the season and comments from local dignitaries.

At 5 p.m., there will be inflatable games, karaoke and other activities taking place at Field One. At 6 p.m., ATA Blackbelt Academy will present a community exhibition, followed by Cheer South at 6:30.

Truman the Dinosaur, the mascot of the Statesboro Herald's Kidsville publication will be making an appearance and Coca-Cola and the SBCPRD will give away four tickets for an Atlanta Braves/Six Flags trip.

I think this sounds like a fun-filled event and I know it has been successful in past years. Your kids are sure to enjoy all the games and maybe even get into some karaoke! Who knows...you could end up being the lucky one who wins a trip to Six Flags!!

The event is free and is sponsored by: SBCPRD, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Subway, Coca-Cola, AllGood Pest Solutions, MKK Construction, Parkwood RV and Cottages and Wal-Mart. If this sparks your interest, you can register at the Honey Bowen Building, online at www.bullochrec.com or at the information tent on the night of the event.

Spring Break!

All students are happy that spring break is finally upon us. Whether you are getting out of town or just relaxing and not having to worry about going to class, spring break is sure to be a much needed break. I will be spending my break in Florida, and I am certain that the same goes for a lot of you. Unfortunately, I will not be able to spend Saint Patrick's day in Savannah, but I know a lot of students will attend the fun-filled night! I love St. Patty's in Savannah, but I just urge you to be careful along with having a great time.

Georgia Southern's Office of Health Education and Office of Public Safety is wrapping up the spring break awareness week. The week was full of events designed to make students mindful of the dangers that can come along with spring break fun. The safe driving information session and mocktails, which shows students that non-alcoholic drinks can be tasty as well, occurred earlier in the week. If you missed those events, you can still catch the highlight of the week which is tonight at 7 p.m. in Russell Union. This event will feature speakers Joyce and Eric Krug who will share their tragic story with students.

Eric Krugg made the decision to ride with a drunk driver and it changed his life forever. After the accident, he was left with the inability to walk and brain damage that no longer allows him long term memory or the ability to talk. His mother, Joyce, will tell his story.

I think this will be a very interesting and eye-opening event. If you can attend, I think it would be something to consider. I know we all hear drunk driving horror stories all the time, but I think this one might be a little different. The event is free and will definitely be worth your time.

I hope all of you have a wonderful and safe spring break. Have fun, but please be responsible and pay attention to what is going on around you.

New and Improved

Has anyone else noticed that the Georgia Southern email has been crazy lately? Every time I try to check my email. it is soooo slow and then after you sit and wait a stupid error message pops up! But it looks like after spring break all our email troubles will be gone!

On March 14, GSU will be launching a new email server. The server from Mirapoint will be much better than the Squirrel Mail we are used to. Users will be able to create calendars with task reminders that can be made readily available to share with other users in the server. The new system will give us a total of 50 megabytes. This will be helpful for students who send and receive large emails. The new server will also allow users to organize and store information with address books and group contact lists.

I think the best part of the new server is that it will have faster response times and an online help function that will be improved compared to other email servers in the past. Another good thing is that all your current email items will be automatically converted to Mirapoint, so nothing will be lost in the transition.

Some students are skeptical and do not see the need for the change, but I think the change is well overdue. It seems like I have a problem with my email account almost everyday...that is when I can actually get into it, which I haven't been able to do today. So I am more than ready for the change. I also think that spring break is the perfect time to implement the new system because students will not be using their email over the break and we will not be complaining about the email not being available.

All in all, I think this is a great idea and it is just another step that GSU is taking in order to keep up with the times and provide the students and faculty with adeqate means of communicating. I am glad that GSU is making this and all the other changes. I hope there are more changes to come that will again improve our school.

Movin' on Up!

In Fall 2007, the Commication Arts Department will have a new home! Now I know there may be some of you who will miss our beloved trailer (yeah right) but it's time to move on! Veazey Hall, which was orginally a residence hall here at Georgia Southern, is under renovation to make a new home for the comm arts department as well as graduate studies and the office of strategic studies.

This move is partly because GSU has an initiative to eliminate the temporary buildings on campus. This relocation will get rid of two trailers on campus. It has always seemed odd to me that the comm arts department was the one that got put in a trailer because we are the largest department on campus with 900 students. I have had many classes in the trailer, most of which were held in the exact same room, but I will not have a problem with the move. I am excitied that it will be occuring before I graduate.

The new Veazey Hall will have six classrooms on the first floor and an accommodating lobby for students to hang out in while waiting for class. There will also be two or three computer labs for teaching or student's personal use. The Office of Graduate Studies and Office of Strategic Studies will will be housed on the second floor. The third floor will house two more classrooms and instructor's offices. Since Veazey used to be dorms, there are some drawbacks of the building. Some pivitol supports in the structure which conflict with the layout of some of the classrooms will have to be left in. This will not allow larger classrooms sizes.

The move is set to take place as soon as the middle of the summer terms, but some faculty are concerned about a late move in the Fall. Either way, I can not wait! I will not miss the trailer and will be more than happy to say goodbye!

Eagle Expo

About to graduate and still don't have a job lined up? No need to stress, the Eagle Expo Career Fair is taking place tomorrow at the RAC. A lot of companies will have booths set up and can't wait to talk with you. The career fair gives rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore their options with regard to full-time, intership and co-op positions.

The event is hosted by Career Services and I think it is very helpful. I went to the last career fair and it was a great opportunity to get my resume out there and talk with companies that I was interested in. It really gave me a more positive outlook on life after college.

Last year approximately 100 students attended the fair to check out the wide range of career opportunities. The day after the fair, a number of organizations will be giving students the opportunity to conduct interviews with them through the Career Services Office.

Career Services offers a number of programs including Dining for Success, Life Planning Conference, and mock interviews. The website also has resume samples and many other helpful handouts. I know I wouldn't have been able to do my resume without the help of career services because I had no clue where to start, but the people in the career services office made it easy.

I think all students should take advantage of career services because the people there know what they are doing and their job is to help you find a job or internship or whatever you are looking for. Without career services, I would feel lost. If you feel lost you should check out the Eagle Expo tomorrow at the RAC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make sure to dress nice...you don't want to show up in jeans! Get a head start before graduation and head over to the Office of Career Services located on the first floor of the Williams Center.

Better food options

I know that when I was a freshman, I hated the meal plans. I pretty much ate Chickfila for a year. The food at Landrum was not the best, to say the least, the options were pretty much grease, grease, or grease. But now it looks as though all that will change. There are plans in the works to renovate Landrum.

Landrum has already changed a bit, Season's, a buffet style service, was added last summer in the hopes of giving students healthier chocies. Many students are growing tired of the burgers, pizza, and fried food that Landrum has always supplied. I do think it would be a smart move for the university to make a more balanced menu. For the students who live in the dorms, school food is about their only option since they don't have the luxury of a kitchen. I never realized how great a kitchen really is until I lived in the dorms.

Students today are more health conscious than in previous years and I think the school needs to adapt to that. Maybe then no one would have to worry about the dreaded freshman fifteen. When students come to college, many are on their own for the first time and in order to make healthy meal choices, the healthy choices have to be there. There really isn't one when the only food offered is fried products.

County transport system needed

Despite the huge amounts of traffic around town, it might surprise you to know that many students do not have any means of transporation other than walking. Freshman and international students are the two most common groups of students who do not have cars. The Southern Express has helped out around campus, but students are in need of a bus system that will take them around town. Although many students agree that a city bus system is needed, it doesn't look like their wishes will come true anytime soon.

Right now, it doesn't look like a city bus system is financially feasible. The project would have to be subsidized by the county taxpayers. Students may also not realize how expensive a bus system really is. According to the director of parking and trasporation, it costs over $1 million a year to run the Southern Express.

The Coastal Georgia Regional Development Council is currently doing a study to see if there is in fact a significant need for a transit system in Bulloch County. If it turns out that there are enough needs, then the process could begin by people going out and looking for the funds.

Right now, it looks like the students will just have to wait and see. I think a bus could help those students without transportion, but I wonder if it would just cause more congestion. Maybe not if those people with cars would ride the bus instead of driving, but I doubt that they will. There is a bus in my hometown but no one I know uses it. It county bus system may help, but it could also potentially cause problems. I guess we will find out soon enough.

Arbor Day!

Today is Georgia's official Arbor Day! The Georgia Southern Botanical Garden, Keep Bulloch Beautiful, and the Bulloch Council of Garden Clubs will be sponsoring the third annual Arbor Day Celebration. The festival will be on February 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Statesboro. Participants will learn all about the benefits of trees and also how to properly take care of them. The festival features guided walks on a nature trail, presentations by professionals from Future Trees about how to plant and prune a tree. Plus, there will be information booths set up and nature crafts. There will also be free food and arboreal advice and free tree saplings will be given out.

The purpose of Arbor Day is to encourage the planting and cultivation of trees. It began as an effort to promote settlement in the tree-barren state of Nebraska. Arbor Day was officially proclaimed by Nebraska's Gov. Robert W. Furnas on March 12, 1874, and the day itself was observed April 10, 1874. In 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday in Nebraska and April 22, Morton's birthday, was selected as the date for its permanent observance. It is estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. Each state has a different date for Arbor Day that best suits the climate for planting trees.

Georgia Southern's campus environmental group SAGE, (Student Alliance for a Green Earth) will be volunteering at the festival events. This organization's mission is to improve environmetal awareness and responsibility by working with the GSU students, faculty, staff, and administration.

So this Saturday if you happen to be downtown check out all the fun activities and go plant a tree!

Relay for Life

Each year Bulloch County residents join together to help fight cancer during Relay for Life. This year is no different. So far more than 60 teams have signed up to walk in the all-night event. Georgia Southern has about 20 teams that will take part this year. The event will take place April 20 and 21 at the Kwanis fairgrounds. Each team will walk from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Last year Bulloch County was fifth in the nation with the most money raised. The Alpha Delta Pi sorority has raised more than $13,000 in previous years and they hope to raise at least $10,000 this year. The event is open to the public for both teams and individuals. The goal is to help raise money to find a cure for cancer. All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life got its start in Tacoma, Washington in the mid 1980s Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to rasise the money by running marathons. In 1985, Klatt circled the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Friends paid $25 to run or walk with him for 30 minutes. He raised $25,000 to fight cancer. He started thinking about how other people could join in and raise more money to fight cancer and Relay for Life was born!

I have never taken part in Relay for Life but I remember when people in my hometown used to do it. I think this is a great way for people who have or are in remission from cancer, and people who have lost loved ones to this horrible disease to work together to raise money to find a cure. Hopefully, someday soon we will find one!

The GSU team's next meeting is February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Union!

Dive In!

Georgia Southern students, faculty, and staff can now go swimming at the RAC. The new CRI Aquatics Center opened on Wednesday. The center includes an indoor competitive 25y x 25m size pool, a 25 person whirl-pool, an indoor sauna, and locker rooms. All aquatic activities including academic classes, GSU swim team and aqua aerobics will start next week.

The pools stay clean and sanitary without the use of lots of chlorine thanks to an ultraviolet cleaning system. The water is cycled constantly and then scanned with ultaviolet lights which kill any bacteria. This system is very beneficial since a lot of people will be in the pools everyday.

I haven't had the chance to go see the new pools since they opened but I saw a lot while they were being constructed and I know they will be a great addition to the school. The thing I really like about the pools are the giant palm trees and the big open windows. I always enjoy going to the RAC to work out and I'm glad that now I will get to go swimming also.

CRI has a lot more to offer than just the cool new pools. Just a few of their services include massage therapy, personal trainers, and group fitness. So whether you're in class, want to work off that big meal, or just want to go for a dip in the pool...the RAC is the place for you! I know I'll be going there soon to check it out and I'm sure that many students and faculty are looking forward to it just as much as I am.

Hammer Time

Many Georgia Southern students, about 70 to be exact, are working together with Habitat for Humanity to build a subdivision off of West Main Street. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit partnership program that builds houses for low-income families. The families are chosen by their need for a home, and their willingness to help build a future home.

The Bulloch County branch wants to have 50 homes completed by 2011. So far they have built 31. The subdivision they are working on is going to include 25 houses and so far 8 have been completed.

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. The whole idea started when the Fullers visited Koinonia Farm. Koinonia is a small Christian farming community located outside Americus, Ga. The Fullers wanted to build houses with no profit and no interest charged. Years of donations and fund-raising activities have helped to make Habitat a true world leader in addressing the poverty housing issue. Today, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses, sheltering more than 1,000,000 people in more than 3,000 communities worldwide.

I think the work that Habitat for Humanity does is great. We need more organizations like this. I also think it's great that there are lots of people willing to help out, it really makes me feel better about the world when I hear about these types of organizations.

The Georgia Southern campus chapter is always looking to expand. The organization meets every other Tuesday in the Russell Union...the next meeting is February 13, so if you're interested go check it out.

Fees, fees, and more fees

One thing that I really can not stand is the outrageous fees that colleges require students to pay. For example, just going over my fees from this semester alone can show why I feel this way. I had to pay an activity fee that was $89, an athletic fee that was $132, a health fee that was $79, RAC and expansion fees that were $134, a technology fee that was $57, and a transit fee that was $35. First off, I do not know what the activity fee is for. Why should I pay an athletic fee when I do not play any sport? I have never gone to the health center, and from the stories I have heard I never will. I rarely use the RAC. I understand the technology fee, but I have never even ridden on one of the transit buses. Not to mention the high cost of books. My books this semester totaled $369.05! In previous semesters my books have cost up to $500! Then at the end of the semester, I sell my books back and get about $50, and that is if I am lucky. All together, that is a total of $895.05 just for fees! This is ridiculous and I think something needs to be done because these fees are what keep a lot of kids from being able to attend college.

There was an article recently in the Atlanta-Journal talking about how Georgia Southern has the highest fees in all of Georgia! We are paying more than UGA and Tech! What is that about? If someone would have asked me what school I thought had the highest fees, I never would have guessed Georgia Southern!

Tuition is expensive all by itself. Are all these fees really necessary?? What about the students who have to pay for school by working at their minimum wage job? Does the university system not think about these things? Ever since I started school, the fees are the one thing that have always gotten under my skin. You don't even want to get me started on textbook prices. Some students are forced to pick and choose between their books because they can not afford to buy all the books they are required to have! All I'm saying is spending over $100 on 1 book and then returning it for $20 should be a crime!

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Finding a place to park

The Statesboro city council is considering an ordinace that would require all homeowners to park only on pavement in their front yards. The ordinace would also limit the paving of front yards to 25 percent.

I agree that having cars parked in the front yard does not look all that great, but I do not think that gives the city the right to tell homeowners where they can and can not park on their own property. Many people with teenage children have more cars than they do garage space. If this ordinance passes, where are visiting guests supposed to park? What about homeowners who can not afford to add on a garage or pave their driveway?

Council members say they are looking into the ordinace to try and improve property values. I think property value is impacted by many other factors besides whether there are cars parked in the front yard or not. This is a small town and many of the local homeowners have lived here for years and this has never come up before. The parking may sometimes become out of control when college students have parties, but that is just for one night. Would the city rather they park on the road and block traffic? I do not think so, the yard is a much better alternative. I just think it is ridiculous that people may lose their right to park where they want on their own property.

www.statesboroherald.com/news/article/1927/
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Happy Birthday Georgia Southern!

On Monday, the Georgia Southern museum opened the "Centennial Celebration" exhibit. This exhibit tells the story of how First District A&M School was founded in 1906 and how it eventually evolved into Georgia Southern by showcasing pictures, clothing, and other memorabilia. The main exhibit is called "Alma Mater, Dear: 100 Years of Student Life." This is in the front gallery of the museum and it features the original center court circle from Alumni Gym, which was torn down in the 1980s. I think the coolest part of the exhibit is the digital audio recording station. Visiting alumni can record their memories of GSU and the recordings are going to be archived for future generations to hear.

In the back gallery of the museum is another exhibit called "A Century of Progress: 100 years of Innovation and Transformation." This exhibit explains the most significant scientific advances in the past 100 years. I liked this exhibit because it includes children. It allows them to use Morse Code to send a message. They can also paint and conduct a scientific experiment.

But the overall best exhibit was "Southern Images: 100 Years in 100 photos." It is located in the hallway and features many historical photos, which I enjoyed because I love photography.

"1906 Origins: 100 years of Academic Advancement" is a series of 17 banners located all over campus that highlight many important discoveries and achievements that have occured in the classrooms and laboratory during the past century.

Overall, I think this exhibit is worth checking out!

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