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Editor's Box
Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old and in with the new, I say. For instance, out with our beloved former editor, Jesse Bishop, and in with me. We also have a new front-page design for your viewing pleasure.

Out with everyone's former favorite beverage brand, Coca-Cola, and in with Pepsi and all their fine products. Maybe this is a personal grudge since Coca-Cola chose to stop advertising with us after 20 years, but I can voice my opinion as I please because I am the one in charge.

With the start of this new era, that's what I'm calling my run as editor-in-chief at the Six Mile Post, comes a lot of new additions to the college.

First of all, enrollment has increased somewhat drastically, and this can be seen in the hallways and in the parking lot. But you already knew that because you read the story on the front page.

Eight new teachers have been added to the Georgia Highlands College starting line-up. Again, you already knew that too, because you read the story on page 3. (You aren't just reading my editorial, right?)

There are a few new clubs for students to join, a new campus slowly in the process of construction in Cartersville and a new show featuring Jon Hershey (newly titled "Dr. Hershey"), associate professor of English, on GHTV entitled "Arts Café."

We have a new Student Government Association president, as well as other newly decided offices, and a new student life director. Both of those stories are on page 2.

Georgia Highlands College is overflowing with new students, most of whom are probably in the first year of college. Hang in there guys; it's not that bad.

The president of the college is still new also. Dr. Randy Pierce was just inaugurated this past April. So that makes this his first official year.

Out with the old standard issue laptops and in with the new and improved computer classrooms. Most people lovingly referred to the old laptops as "crap-tops," and now finding a use for the thousands of old computers is a new task.

Rome has a new baseball stadium that is supposed to be finished and welcoming fans by next spring. That means we'll have baseball, in minor league fashion, even if the pros ever decide on a work stoppage again. If they do cause a work stoppage anytime in the future, I believe that would be the fifth strike in Major League Baseball history. Now, I thought the rules of baseball were this: Three strikes and you're out!

Another big issue is the new four-year programs that are beginning at Georgia Highlands College. That means students can now earn a bachelor's degree right here at FC.

Since Floyd was originally Floyd Junior College, I suppose it won't be too long before the name of the school is changed to Floyd University. That's right, soon we will be good old F.U.!

With so many new things happening and so much going on, sometimes it's hard to keep up. That's why we're here. If ever you have a question about anything college-related, or anything not college-related for that matter, email the Six Mile Post at [email protected]. Even if you just need to complain about something, we're here for you.

But for now I am off to study some old history for my new Western Civilization class.

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