The Voice

10 Websites for getting political information

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

OnTheIssues.org -Simply click on a name and get candidate information on almost any issue you can think of, along with voting records and quotes from the particular candidate on a wide range of issues. Also covers some of the third party candidates.

Corn + Maze = Craze!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Corn: Some use it to fuel their cars; the south uses it to make liquor. God forbid somebody eats the stuff. But Oconee County uses corn for a very different reason: to get lost in.

Washington Farms has been making a living for the past 18 years using interactive activities with their customers, such as the "pick your own strawberries" attraction, picked straight from the field on site.

Getting to know the VP candidates

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the November election almost here, and a diverse group of candidates on the ballot, Americans nationwide are taking a closer look at their choices for president and vice president. The vice presidential candidates have proven interesting with the Republican's female contender, Sarah Palin, and the Democrats' choice, Joe Biden.

The History of "All Hallows Day"

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In 1905 Americans found a new excuse to decorate their homes and festively dress up; that reason is Halloween. Since 1905 Americans have claimed the holiday as their own, making it the second most popular holiday of the year, short only to Christmas; however, the origins of the holiday have been seemingly lost in translation.

The Issues

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For those planning on voting, it would be advantageous of you to remember what you are voting for and what the people you elect represent. Here are the top ten issues effecting the youth. You can check out any of the candidate's websites how they feel about any of these issues.

The leader that we need right now

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Recently my sister-in-law was diagnosed with fully involved stage 3C ovarian cancer. Upon finding this out, she immediately began to search for the right doctor to help treat her ailing body. After a great deal of searching she found a doctor with decades of experience and a record for trying new forms of treatment.

Vote early while you can

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The youth (18-25) demographic has too many reasons to not vote. We have class, work, and vibrant social lives. Often we forget what day it is, we can't get home on Tuesday to vote for some reason or another, a great example of that being that driving anywhere over an hour to get to a hometown elementary school gymnasium is unrealistic and too expensive.

You have choices!!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Republicans! Democrats! Republicans! Democrats! Are there any other options for this election? Well, actually there is over 10 different parties to choose from, which include: Boston Tea Party, Constitution Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party, New American Independent Party, Party of Socialism and Liberation, Prohibition Party, Reform Party, Socialist Party USA Socialist Workers Party.

Vote for Change on November 4th

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A vote for Barack Obama is a vote for change. Not just because his skin color alone would have until any election but now prevented him from even being able to hold the office of president. The change Barack Obama brings to this election is much more than a change from the incompetent, impractical, ill-advised policies of the last eight years, it's a change to the political process.

How to look racy on Halloween

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Halloween is approaching which means downtown trick or treating and fun-filled costume parties, but what does this mean specifically for the female population at GSC? A free pass to dress as scandalous as your wild heart desires!

On any other day, girls are influenced to dress according to the standards set forth by society.

Local Haunts make students scream

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Chills run down your spine. Sweat beads along your hairline. Your pulse quickens faster, faster, faster--with each passing second. You quietly anticipate the inevitable. And just as your guard is let down, you hear it. The cranking of a chainsaw. The shriek of an innocent bystander.

Scary stories spread in Athens sororities.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With October in full swing and the countdown 'til Halloween pushing forward, ghost stories are becoming more and more frequently heard. Everyone wants the scariest story to share, but one cannot beat the ghost stories passed down from the generations of girls living in two sorority houses on the University of Georgia campus.

ADD drug abuse: A disturbing new trend on college campuses

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College is often associated with the abuse of many substances- alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy. The list goes on and on. However, there is an equally disturbing new trend in addiction on college campuses that is rapidly worsening each year: the abuse of the medication that is created to battle the effects of Attention Deficit Disorder, also known as ADD.

Budget cuts cause crunch on GSC's campuses

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gainesville State College students at Oconee may not yet realize the full impact that the recent six percent budget cut has had on the two campuses. But before the new year these effects with additional cuts will be implemented.

In compliance with the budget cut, GSC has had to make reductions that have the potential to affect educational and personal growth among students, faculty and staff on campus.

Feed Downtown offers outreach

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There is a free buffet in downtown Athens.

No, it's not some new restaurant serving samples as a marketing ploy. And it's not some do-gooder group trying to trade their literature for food, either. The come-and-get-it style buffet of pastries, fruit and home-cooked goods is actually put on by a group of students who aren't affiliated with any organization.

Flu season has arrived

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you haven't already heard, it's almost Flu Season; run for your lives.

We all know those tall tale signs of the flu that catch us off guard every winter as we are going about our busy lives. If you have been unfortunate enough to catch this bug then you are familiar with the experience of having to put everything on hold in order to lay in bed with a blistering fever and a cough which rattles your brain as you pray for relief.

New approach to standardized testing is needed at UGA

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the estimated 750 institutions who have established a voluntary approach to standardized testing, there is no sign of UGA adopting a similar plan in the near future.

Recently, Wake Forest University of North Carolina and Smith College of Massachusetts announced they will no longer require prospective students to submit SAT or ACT scores as a part of their applications.

New gun laws cause controversy

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New laws were passed this summer in Georgia making it legal for guns to be carried almost everywhere for those who have a gun permit, much to the dismay of law enforcement.

Major Carter Greene with the Clarke County Police Department is worried that the new laws will put his officers and the public in danger.

Reducing power can save you money!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Saving money on power bills is a major concern of college students. Most students are shocked to see the costly price of their power bills. But there are some helpful tips to reduce the monthly dread.

Georgia Power, the company who provides our electricity, has provided several tips to save energy.

Final stand of the bees

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Think of the ingredients in a hamburger from McDonald's. In a world without honey bees, all that is left is the bun.

As our main source for crop pollination, honey bees are responsible for more than $9 million worth of the food that Americans consume. But the honey bees are disappearing and no one knows why.

An interview with Damon Evans

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

VISION: "The University of Georgia Athletic Association aspires to be the nation's premier intercollegiate athletics program both academically and athletically, a model of excellence for others to emulate, while enhancing the lives of student-athletes and preparing them for life beyond athletics.

Falcons preview

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the 2008 season continues, Matt Ryan storms through his rookie campaign winning three of his first five games, but more importantly, winning the hearts of the traditionally heartbroken Atlanta Falcon fans.

The surprising Falcons cemented their legitimacy on October 5 when they visited intimidating Lambeau Field to square off against the Green Bay Packers.

Farewell to Larry

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On the week before one of the most highly anticipated games ever played at Sanford stadium, Larry Munson decided it was time to move on from what he does best: calling games on the radio for the Georgia Bulldogs. The news that Munson is hanging up his headphones isn't really surprising to me (though perhaps the timing is) considering his age and health, but it's a day the bulldog nation had long hoped to put off.

GSC flag football gets competitive

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While the Georgia Bulldogs are in the heart of their football season, GSC is in the midst of one as well. The GSC flag football intramural league is a league filled with students who want to compete and have a good time playing the game they love. This league is "very competitive," said Josh Kinsey, captain of the team Forsyth's Finest.

How to save cash while having a blast

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Don't let low paying jobs, high gas prices, short expensive drinks and tall hotel fees stand in the way of having a good time in Jacksonville, FL during the UGA-Florida game.

The economy is constantly leaving students with less and less money. Gas prices have risen over 120 percent in the last two years and food prices have risen 22 percent in the last two months.

Stafford leads Bulldogs to victory over Tennessee

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The #10 Georgia Bulldogs took care of business Saturday evening, beating the visiting Tennessee Volunteers 26-14.

It was a game that was never in doubt, even when Tennessee pulled within six points in the third quarter. Georgia dominated the line of scrimmage, the play clock, and out-gained the Volunteers by 249 yards.

Too much football...gone fishing.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sure, we live in the south and in a town where it seems every weekend is revolved around one three to four hour period that we spend all week preparing for. Then along comes Saturday and it's an all day event.

To be quite honest, I'm kind of ready for a midseason break or two.

Georgia v. Florida...without a ticket

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over three hundred and sixty miles separate the University of Georgia's famed arches and Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. This is where the Dawgs battle the Gators in a rival football game. With towering ticket prices and even higher gas prices, why would anyone want to make the trip to Jacksonville without a ticket?
Katy Sinkler, a Gainesville State student who took the trip without a ticket says, "Going down to Jacksonville was worth it, just for the experience.

New callbox calms fears

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A security call box has been installed in each of the GSC Oconee campus parking lots but with recent incidents of vandalism some students question whether it is enough.

The security call boxes began operating on Oct. 2. They were installed "to add a level of comfort and safety to the parking lots," Mark Jones, director of Business Operations said.

Spring Valley EcoFarms developing eco-friendly agriculture.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Spring Valley EcoFarms of Athens is helping develop eco-friendly farms that deal with environmental issues by providing a learning center for those interested in preserving the world we live in.
Carmen Jordan, a Spanish professor at GSC, and her family have set up a "living laboratory," said Jordan, "where students, entrepreneurs, schools, volunteers, and scientists can learn, observe, and analyze techniques of eco-friendly farming.

Stress, anxiety nothing new for college students.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College, school, tests, procrastination, time, work, love, money, hobbies, worries. Everyday college students scrounge around school trying to get their priorities in check. Missed class once this week, can't find a computer to print for class that is in five minutes.

September Kicks off a Year of Health and Wellness for GSC Oconee students

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the help of Ed Glauser, an alcohol and other drugs/wellness counselor at GSC Oconee, students will find many events throughout the year reaching out to help with problems college students face on and off campus.
On Sep. 30, the year kicked off with two events pinpointing alcohol use and abuse seen all over college campuses.

COMING SOON!!!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey Guys!!

Thanks for checkin' out the new TVNS website.
We are busily trying to get YOUR news were it belongs which is with you. (It's your news, right?)

So check back often and make sure to let us know what kind of issues matter to you and what you want to see covered on TVNS.

Fall Carnival

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey Guys this is Alex Gregorie coming at you with an awesome new update for TVNS! The video of the fall carnival is finally here!!! Leave us a comment on our youtube channel. We would love to know who's watching! Well here you go! Let us know what you think and what other events, stories and general mayhem you want to see covered by TVNS.

Here's Episode 2!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey guys I hope all of you are enjoying the nice cool weather we have been having. But down to business. This week we discuss everything from the election to a thwarted car-jacking to Saw V. Well let us know what you think! Subscribe and comment on our channel to keep up with all of our updates news breaks, and antics at http://www.

Lights!!! Camera!!! ACTION!!!!!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well we are finally on a roll. We have the first episode up for TVNS. We want to know what you think and what you want to see. Let us know at AthensTVNS@gmail.com or you can just leave comments on the website or on the gmail account.

Also we are looking for crew members for TVNS if you are interested let us know by emailing us and we'll get in touch with you and set up and interview.