Stallion

$tudent Fees: This year $246,000 was dispersed among 44 clubs and organizations

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Each semester a $45 student activity fee is included in the tuition of full-time students to enhance campus life.

These student fees pay for the majority of events held by clubs on campus. Each club submits a budget for the coming year for approval by a committee consisting of administration, faculty and students.

Regardless of the process, many students simply feel that they do not see their money in action.

Agri-Business Club soon to compete in a national competition

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ABAC's Agri-Business Club will send 14 students to a national marketing conference and competition slated for April 15-17, in Atlanta.

Focusing on the conference theme "Hot Ideas, Sizzling Solutions," student members of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) are currently preparing original agricultural marketing plans to be presented in stiff competition.

PSBO offers something for everyone

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Public Service and Business Outreach Center (PSBO) offers a variety of different classes open to anyone.

According to the PSBO web site, there are over 500 classes offered each semester, providing opportunities for participation in a wide variety of programs designed for professional development, personal enrichment, and recreation.

John Deere Drive Green introduces new products to ABAC

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, Feb. 26, representatives from John Deere set up an exhibit on the ABAC campus allowing students to view, drive, and ask questions about John Deere equipment and vehicles.

The purpose of the John Deere Drive Green event was to introduce all of the new utility tractors; allow students and community members to learn more about John Deere, it's products, and it's dealers and their efforts to become more environmentally friendly.

18th Annual Mr. ABAC Competition names winner

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Eighteen of ABAC's finest young men took part in an interview, essay contest, line dancing, and an on-stage evaluation in effort to be named the next Mr. ABAC, on Feb. 19.

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) club was proud to present the 18th annual Mr. ABAC competition. The 18 contestants were each representatives from an organization on campus, ranging from the Agri-business club to the Ambassadors and everything in-between.

MOVIE REVIEW-- 'Slumdog Millionaire'

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What does it take to find a lost love? This is the question that appears on a theatrical poster advertising for the unexpected hit movie "Slumdog Millionaire." The movie takes place in Mumbai, India, where a poor boy named Jamal Malik, played by Dev Patel, goes on the hit show "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire," not to win the money, but to reconnect with his lost love instead.

ALBUM REVIEW-- 'Rock N Roll Jesus' - Kid Rock

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Over the years, Kid Rock has earned the reputation of being a bad boy with a rough exterior and equipped with attitude to spare. On his new CD, "Rock N Roll Jesus," Kid Rock maintains his tough attitude and mixes in just the right amount of fun. Virtually the whole world was exposed to his first release off the album called "All Summer Long," which was an instant hit.

GAME REVIEW-- 'Street Fighter IV'

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Capcom has managed to strip away the baggage that has accumulated around the "Street Fighter" series over the years and returned to the franchise's roots with its latest installment, "Street Fighter IV" for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The presentation is generally well polished and clean, with both the 360 and PS3 versions performing almost identically.

MOVIE REVIEW-- 'Madea Goes to Jail'

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

"Madea Goes to Jail" is not about Madea. She's a smoke screen, a lure, a wriggling worm on a hook used to trick people into sitting through yet another of Tyler Perry's unbearable, ball-less soap operas. This time he's preaching about the dangers of prostitution.

Life continues for former basketball players

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Life for a number of ABAC student athletes changed drastically last summer and

there are still a number of mixed emotions among former basketball players.

After ABAC President David Bridges announced last year that the ABAC men and women's basketball teams would be eliminated due to budgetary cutbacks, the student athletes who were involved were left stunned and surprised.

Fillies defeat rival Young Harris, 8-1

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The ABAC women's tennis team defeated Young Harris College, 8-1, on Thursday, Feb. 26.

This victory was their first win at home for the 2009 season.

Prior to this match, the Fillies had defeated Central Florida Community College and St. Petersburg Community College, but had lost to Florida Community College and the University of West Florida, to start off their spring season.

Men's golf finishes 3rd in Alabama

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The men's golf team opened up their spring season in Montgomery, Ala. on Feb. 23-24 for the Wynlakes Wynter Nationals hosted by Huntington College.

The Stallions finished tied for 3rd in the event with a team score of 318-314 for a two-day total of 632. The 10-team event of all four-year colleges included Huntington College, Rhodes College, Huntington "B", ABAC, Linfield College, Alabama State University, LaGrange College, Faulkner University, Sewanee, and Talladega College.

OPINION -- Griffey backs out on Braves after AJC leak

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Atlanta Braves were very close to signing future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. for the upcoming season until a falsified story published by David O'Brian of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution hit the stands.

As final negotiations were taking place prior to the start of the new baseball season Ken Griffey Jr.

Stafford predicted to go to Lions

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the 2009 NFL Draft being only a few months away, the Detroit Lions have the number one pick this year after an embarrassing 0-16 record last season.

Matthew Stafford, quarterback from the University of Georgia, is likely to be their choice. Stafford is known for his very strong and accurate throwing arm which could possibly be exactly what Detroit needs to bounce back from their long run of losing seasons.

The Horse's Tale: Communication skills are required to solve problems with roomates

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Many students have problems with their roommates. Often there are complaints such as bringing guests over who are loud and obnoxious and disturbing others late at night. I understand that it may be difficult at times, but there will be a time in your life when you have to work with or go to school with someone you dislike.

OPINION -- Weighing the options when enough is enough

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It should not be news to anyone that right now most Americans are dealing with the brunt of a severe national fiscal crisis. Many families are pinching their pennies and cannot afford any high strain financial situations. Thus it is important in these times to look back and ask ourselves, is college really worth it?

College isn't cheap.

OPINION -- Women are being used for sex appeal in video games

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ideo games treat women as sex objects: that isn't a question, or a quizzical thought. It's a fact. It's not as bad as people might think, though, since video games treat everything as either objects or backgrounds. That's just how they're designed. That doesn't change the fact that when the fairer sex does make an appearance in games, nine times out of ten, it's for sex appeal first and anything else second, if at all.

OPINION -- Life would be better if seen from a different perspective

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What if the world were backwards? Life would drastically change in many ways if humans were born into the world as adults. If we knew everything in the beginning, I feel life would be a little easier. We would still be imperfect, just a whole lot better in our imperfections.

OPINION -- Domestic violence can strike at any time

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

No one has a right to lay his or her hands on another human being in a violent manner, especially a man. Men are labeled as the household provider and are expected to meet quite a few expectations. Men are supposed to be a woman's protector not her worst fear.

Dancing with the Stars returns for 8th season

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The highly anticipated eighth season of "Dancing with the Stars" returns with more cast members, bigger celebrities, and a new twist for this season's viewers.

According to Nielsen Sound scan, "Dancing with the Stars" is an ABC hit, receiving an average of 24 million viewers each night.

WPLH to hold on-air dating game

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The ABAC radio station, WPLH, has decided to include a dating game on the station's broadcasting schedule. One reason why the station is doing this is to increase the number of listeners of the station.

"It's never been done before," Keith Perry, advisor of WPLH, said.

ABAC Art Program painting its own path

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

By the hand of Donna Hatcher, Associate Professor of Art and Advisor of the Art Program at ABAC, the creative works of students continue to glisten.

Pressing into her ninth year teaching an intuitive and freeform perspective of art, she expects progressive change and development of the program in entirety.

Pegasus makes great progress in preparation for publication

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Short a leader and lacking many expected submissions, Jeff Newberry, Assistant Professor of English at ABAC in progress of a doctoral degree in Creative Writing, is passed the leading reigns of ABAC's annual literary magazine Pegasus.

"His have been giant shoes to fill," Newberry states in reference to the recent departure of Herbert Shippey, a previous Professor of English and Advisor of Pegasus.

Student Success Center is now offering many new programs

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Student Success Center (SSC) is creating new programs, as well as expanding the older programs along with at least 15 other major projects under construction.

"Our plan is to expand and continue to grow," Donald Parks, the Director of Student Success, said.

RHA: The place where all opinions are needed

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) has been successful with club participation, but they lack attendance where they need it the most, the Hall Council meetings.

"If students do not come and voice their opinions and proposals for improvement, proposals will not be made for the change students want to see," Sharon Sims, RHA advisor, said.

The Family and Consumer Sciences Club is back at ABAC

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Club has traditionally been thought of as merely cooking and sewing, but the members of the FACS club here at ABAC are proving all of the stereotypes to be wrong.

The main goal of the FACS Club is to promote a better understanding of Family and Consumer Sciences through different activities and programs.

Golden receives appointment from the governor

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bryan Golden, ABAC's Chief of Police, has recently been appointed to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. Golden was appointed by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and is set to attend his first POST meeting of the term this week.

The POST Council oversees the certification of all Georgia's law enforcement personnel.

Changes on the way for campus residents

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The housing trends here at ABAC are expecting a major shift coming Fall Semester based highly on the current economic and social shifts. It is important for students to understand what they may have to come to expect from their rapidly changing campus.

First, lets take a look at the population trends at ABAC.

Pros and Cons of Living On-Campus

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There are a lot great things about living on campus, especially ABAC's campus. When you live on campus you are never bored. There is always something to do. Your friends are close, you gain great social skills from meeting diverse people from all different kinds of places, and there is freedom to do what you want when you want.

Pros and Cons of Living Off-Campus

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Though many enjoy the convenience of living "around the block" from their very first morning class, the off-campus life is comparably enjoyable and, in some instances, even more convenient.

Let's talk money. We all need it and would appreciate people taking less of it.