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ABAC on the Square makes students feel at home

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ABAC continues to show its worth as a state college by the success of its off-shoot campus in Moultrie.

ABAC on the Square's showcase, "Evening on the Square" on Feb. 23 showed local students and their parents just what ABAC has to offer.

"We've been here since 1947, and my expectations are that we'll be here in another 47 years," President David Bridges said.

Mayor Jamie Cater responds to ABAC budget cuts

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With the budget proposal on the horizon, ABAC and all of its affiliates are at risk of losing a great deal, including the city of Tifton.

If these budget cuts come to pass in the upcoming Fall semester, Tifton will expect to be hit just as hard as ABAC.

"ABAC is an economic boon for us, and it would be painful for us to lose that," Mayor Jamie Cater said.

ABAC on verge of severe budget slash

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ABAC President David Bridges has submitted a budget reallocation outline that, if enacted, will eliminate many vital aspects which make the campus appealing to students and faculty.

And this is "an other than worse-case scenario," Bridges said.

This past Wednesday, the Georgia Higher Education Committee, ordered colleges to propose plans to slash another 17 percent in addition to a 15 percent proposed cut already forwarded by the Governor's Office for the 2011 fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2010.

Changes in housing for third, fourth year students

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In light of the economy and student input, ABAC Student Life and Housing announced that there will be substantial changes coming for third and fourth year students living on campus next semester.

According to Assistant Director of Student Housing, Chris Kinsey, student success is the primary factor behind these changes.

Scholarship deadlines are rapidly approaching

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The deadline for submitting freshman scholarship applications at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College expired March 1, but scholarships funds are still up for grabs.
The scholarship deadline for returning upperclassmen at ABAC are due Wednesday March 31 by 5:30 p.

Agribusiness helps students get a job

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Ag Business Club continues to promote opportunities for career connections and education enhancement for any student who is willing to participate.

In an economy that is steadily fluctuating, college students need to start forming their resume as early as possible.

Baseball Stallions a team full of surprises

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Though it's early in the season, the Stallions are already having trouble with consistency in their games. "We'll come out one game and play really really good, and the very next day we'll play poor," said Head Baseball Coach Steve Janousek. So far, from looking at the teams' performance in the games they've played, the season looks as though it could be a grab bag full of surprises.

Trojans athletics deserve strict punishment

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The dynasty that is the University of Southern California Trojans football could come to a haltering end within the next few weeks. USC has been under a 4-year investigation of accusations facing both the football and basketball programs.

There are numerous accusations, but three of the accusations could determine whether the dynasty that was built on the gridiron ends or not.

Partisanship has completely broken Congress

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Bye Bi-partisanship?

The Obama Administration has made massive efforts to end all the partisanship in Washington D.C., but the huge efforts are taking a massive toll on the democratic party.

Within the past few months, several senators, including senator Byron Dorgan and senator Evan Bayh, have announced that they will not seek re-election.

OPINION -- Winter Olympics did not fail to entertain

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This winter has been one full of surprises for many regions. Places such as our very own Tifton actually received snow, a feat that has not occurred in years. However, this winter also held more surprises than just snow. The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver have been filled with more surprises and upsets than many expected.

OPINION -- Everyone must stand up against the radical budget cuts

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ever since the newpaper's conception, The Stallion has published articles dealing with the campus' budget concerns. It has always been with the campus through both the high points and the low.

Recently, of course, The Stallion has published an increasing number of stories highlighting budget cuts being taken from what many consider vital aspects of the campus.

Brown, Thurmond takes reign as Mr. and Ms. ABAC

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

BY Felicia Lockey
News Editor

Howard Auditorium was packed with parents, students, and photographers trying to capture the moment when one lucky young man and young lady was awarded the title of Mr. and Ms. ABAC. Freshman Cain Thurmond walked away Thursday Feb.

The Other Underwood

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Kirsten Underwood is an Agriculture Communications major at ABAC who has a secret agenda. Underwood has been making a splash in the country music scene since middle school.
Underwood has been singing since childhood in her church choir with support from her mother.

ABAC jazz groups to perform at Pensecola JazzFest

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pensacola JazzFest, now in its 29th year, is a free all-jazz festival held in historic downtown Seville Square.

The event is administered by the Jazz Society of Pensacola, with able assistance from WUWF-FM and the Arts Council of Pensacola. The two-day festival, held in early spring each year, celebrates America's Unique Musical Art Form--Jazz.

Student band together for Haiti

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When entering the dining hall, one of the first things students saw between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. was two or three Cultural Latina members asking for donations to assist the Haiti relief fund.

Cultural Latina was one of many clubs on campus choosing to respond to the Haiti earthquake situation.

REVIEW -- Local Natives make a splash in indie charts

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Not often do I hear bands that make me do a double take, Local Natives is one of those bands. "Gorilla Manor" is Local Natives' debut album, which has accumulated a lot of buzz in the UK since it's debut there in November, though it wasn't released in the United States until mid February.

REVIEW -- Lose your mind on 'Shutter Island'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

From books to movies, our culture fosters a deeply ingrained fear of insane asylums. Fans of the genre can add another film to the list with the new psychological thriller "Shutter Island."

The film takes place on a desolate island off the shore of Boston, where two U.

REVIEW -- 'Skies of Arcadia': a missed treasure

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many good games in the last decade missed their chance in the spotlight simply from not being a popular title. This probably holds most true to SEGA's own "Skies of Arcadia Legends."

"Skies of Arcadia Legends" is an adventure/role-playing game which takes place in the world of Arcadia.