Reinhardt recycles

By: Samantha Canuel

  The City of Waleska has entered into a competition to win Cherokee County's Recycling Challenge. The goal of the program is to continue to keep Cherokee County clean by keeping recycling an active effort.
 
  Reinhardt has started it's own green program, prior to the Mayor's Challenge, called RU Green. This program is responsible for the recycling program on campus, reinventing the Burgess Arboretum, using "green" cleaning products, and ultimately bringing awareness to the entire campus by celebrating Earth Day since 2008.

For More Information, Contact The City of Waleska or the RU Green Campaign.

  The synthetic drug known as “Spice” is now officially illegal in the state of Georgia. The bill was signed into effect by Governor Nathan Deal earlier this week. It is now considered a “dangerous substance” of the controlled drug substance catagory.

  Reinhardt Dean of Student Activities, Dr. Lee, comments on how it will affect Reinhardt:

“There is a growing concern of this drug being on campus. With the Bill now being law, we will continue to find educational opportunities to inform our students and we will work to update our campus Code of Conduct to reflect the changes as well. Those found responsible for violating the Code of Conduct for use or possession of any type of synthetic drug could face serious consequences… long term suspensions or permanent expulsions could apply.”

  Now known as “Chases’ Law” because of the death of Chase Corbitt Burnett, a 16 year old killed through drug use of synthetic marijuana. Nurse Al commented on the serious health risks of spice:

“Most often psychotic episodes including anger, hallucinations, and the inability to reason or think clearly have been noted. Depression, convulsions, vomiting and coma have also been associated with Spice/K2.”

She also reminds us that the ultimate health risk is death.

  If you know of anyone using spice on campus or if you are using it please feel free to contact a campus representative including, but not limited to, Leigh Martin, Derek Struckemeyer, or Sherry Cornett. Any campus staff member, professor, or coach is able to help any individual struggling with a drug problem.

For more information, contact Nurse Allison Startup or Dr. Roger Lee.

By Meagan Hurley

On February 8th, Reinhardt welcomed Letia Wyatt to campus as the new Coordinator of Student Activities.

  Ms. Wyatt is a native of Hope, Arkansas and attended college in Conway, Arkansas. She received her bachelors degree in Print Journalism and her masters degree in College Student Personnel Services and Administration, both from the University of Central Arkansas. While at UCA, she was an active member of her sorority Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and was also a yearbook staff writer, mentor, and volunteer in the Student Life Office.

  Ms. Wyatt says she chose to come to Reinhardt because it’s a unique change from her alma mater and because she loves to help students. When asked about her goals as the new coordinator of SAC, she commented,” As Coordinator I plan to add structure and balance to SAC and, most importantly, have fun. SAC is an extremely good group of students to work with and I look forward to working with them and the student body while spreading school spirit across RU's campus! GO EAGLES!”

By: Samantha Canuel

The Student Government Association has officially announced that, as of today, the 2012-2013 Executive Board has been chosen.

  Students voted both Monday and Tuesday on who they would like to represent the different leadership positions for SGA.

The winners are as follows:
President- Virginia Hutton
Vice President of Administration- Daniel Guerrero
Vice President of Student Activities- Katie Reynolds
Treasurer- Maria Flores
Secretary- Jennifer Stogner.
 The Chief-of-Staff position has not yet been chosen.

Congratulations to all the members of the new Executive Board.