

THE SOU’WESTER MARCH 2026
TEDDY BEAR TOSS GATHERS OVER 1600 STUFFED ANIMALS
Dylan Scott Athletics Correspondent

Surge poses in an ocean of stuffed animals.
GSW surpassed the 10,000-toy goal as the ffth annual Teddy Bear Toss gathered nearly 1700 stuffed animals.
According to Assistant Athletic Director Caitlin Downs, the Teddy Bear Toss itself is, “typically a Men’s basketball game. It’s always a conference game, and it’s after the frst basket made by a Hurricane basketball player. After the basket, all the bears go down.”
Afterwards, members of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee collected the stuffed animals to be sanitized and delivered to Pheobe Sumter Medical Center. Once delivered, the stuffed animals will be dispersed to other Pheobe locations within the Sumter County.
According to Downs, the stuffed animals are used “for any children who may be in the emergency room, maybe something happened, they’re visiting a loved one. Whatever it may be, just something they can have to hold on to just to give them a little extra love.”
The annual tradition is open to all in support of the GSW and Sumter County community. It is a great opportunity for GSW to give back to the community and support the locals who support us.
IN THIS ISSUE
TOUCH GRASS
PAGE 3
MUSIC AND WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
PAGE 4
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: LEAH ROSS PAGE 6
REMEMBERING MORGAN WHALEY PAGE 8
COBAC I&E COMPETITION PAGE 9
SPORTS PAGE 11



The frst basket, scored by guard Amir Reaves.
More bears scatter the court.
GSW STAFF SENATE VISITS HERPETOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN BREAK TO EDUCATE SERIES
Colby Hernandez Editor-in-Chief
Members of the GSW staff senate met some cold-blooded creatures during their March 25 visit to the Herpetology department.
Dr. Tom Lorenz, along with a few biology students, showed off the iguanas, fsh, snakes, and other animals kept in the science building.
“I value opportunities like our Break to Educate series because they bring staff together beyond our daily roles,” said Chelsea Collins, Staff Senate chair and organizer of the event. “It’s a chance to step away from our desks and build meaningful connections with colleagues across campus. We get to learn more about the incredible programs and services that make GSW so special.”
The Break to Educate series offers faculty and staff the opportunity to visit parts of GSW they might not usually see. Previously, the series brought staff to the glassblowing studio and to the baseball and softball’s hitting facilities.
Editor’s note: The reptiles are very friendly. Unexpectedly, Martin, the Cave Rat Snake, tried to give me a kiss while I was taking notes, and I jumped back probably a foot.

CROSSWORD ANSWERS




DOWN: Tornado, snow, atmosphere, tsunami, hurricane, food, landslide
ACROSS: Sleet, drought, downpour, hail, earthquake, wildfre, lava, thunderstorm
Papi the Rock Iguana.
Sam and Ham, axlotls.
Baxter the Green Iguana.
Michaela Harris, biology major, and Martin the Cave Staff members interact with the snakes. Rat Snake.
FREEDOM SINGER CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT GSW
Madyson Mims Reporter
Civil rights icon and Freedom Singer, Rutha Harris, joined the GSW community as the keynote speaker for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. This year’s event welcomed members from all over GSW and Sumter County to fll the Storm Dome on Feb. 25.
Harris, an Albany resident, joined the Albany Movement and the Original Freedom Singers in 1961 where she worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and was even jailed four times for her efforts. She sang a beautiful sample of a song made by the Freedom Singers with her booming and powerful voice.
Additional performers included the GSW Concert Choir and Southwest Civic Chorus, Sumter County High School Select Choir, and the GSW Gospel Choir along with the Sumter County High School JROTC’s wreath presentation.
MAYBE WE SHOULD ALL TOUCH GRASS
Emily Crenshaw Design Editor
The coolest hangout spot on campus already exists, but no one is there.
On many college campuses, a sunny day sees students sprawled out across the lawn: studying with friends, lounging in hammocks, or tossing around a frisbee. From solo students reading a book to groups of friends talking and tanning, the grass is full of people with their backpacks, snacks, and often even a guitar or their dog.

GSW has the lawn in front of the Wheatley Administration Building, heavily shaded by massive live oak and magnolia trees that are estimated to be 40 to 50 years old, if not even older. These decades-old trees create a natural canopy over our sprawling green front lawn, but their shade is typically only enjoyed by the birds and squirrels.
While GSW has “Hello Walk,” the path running through the center of campus where students greet each other in passing as they walk to class or the cafeteria, it isn’t quite the same as the conversations and memories that would take place if people were just sitting somewhere outside. The front lawn could create an outdoor gathering place that bridges the gap between strangers, as the outdoors encourage students to put down their phones and turn classroom acquaintances into lifelong friendship. Time on the lawn would combine the benefts of being outside—fresh air, sunshine, and vitamin D—with the sense of belonging that comes from getting to know familiar faces and feeling connected to fellow Canes.
“When students are actively using the front lawns, it brings them to life and makes the campus feel more welcoming,” said Chelsea Collins, Director of Marketing and Communications. “It creates a natural sense of energy and connection. At the same time, it fosters a sense of ownership and pride in their campus. When Continued on Page 4
Students read in front of Wheatley Admin.
Continued from Page 3 students gather to study or relax outdoors, they are more likely to care for their surroundings and contribute to a more positive and engaged campus environment.”
The shared campus culture, created by utilizing the front lawn, would foster a friendly environment, invite deeper conversations, and help students feel more present. Time in the sunshine is good for mental health, and there are benefts to studying in a new environment. Additionally, the mere act of grounding, or sitting on the ground outdoors, has therapeutic and mindfulness benefts.

While the library, SSC, and other popular spots on campus are great, there’s something amazing about being outside and just being present with each other and with the nature of campus itself.
MUSIC AS A TIME CAPSULE
Amaya Martin Reporter
March may be Women’s History Month, but women’s history is still being made. Women are often found behind the scenes throughout history, and the knowledge of where we have been can tell us where we can go as a society.
It is easy to forget that some everyday activities were once a dream for women. This month of celebration provides space to refect on the struggles of women of the past who paved the way for girls and women of younger generations.
In a recent Instagram post, @fournine analyzed 1979-2026 to compare the release date of pop songs to the inclusion of rights for women in history.
The hit song “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” by Abba, released in 1979, kicks off the timeline as it is 12 years older than women’s right to be served at the bar and purchase pints without discrimination in the United Kingdom. Before this, pubs were seen as male-dominated spaces and were allowed to service only men.
Dolly Parton released her song “9 to 5” in 1980, which predates Sandra Day O’Connor’s appointment as the frst ever woman to be sworn into the Supreme Court by one year. Since then, only fve women have served as a judge on the Supreme Court, including those currently serving. Additionally, only one of these judges is a woman of color, Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was appointed in 2022.
Jumping forward to 2023, the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire,” also marks the same year the frst anatomically correct female crash test dummies, developed by a team of Swedish engineers led by Dr. Astrid Linder, were put into use. For decades the safety of female drivers was tested with smaller sized male bodies that lacked equivalent chest and hips for women.
Riley Schultz, Sophomore, reads a book outside.
This year also marks the start of testing tampons with real human blood. Before 2023, tampons were tested with a saline solution to measure absorbency. Media such as Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” and the “Barbie” movie also predate this development.
These moments are just a few snippets in time that highlight the continuous climb women still face. We can only go up from here.
LIFESTYLE WITH MADI: THE RAIL HOUSE
Madison Vickers Reporter
Feeling a little hungry, but the only options in Americus seem either too expensive or like you’re hitting the same fast-food drive-thru again?
Ready for something different?
I’ve got just the place for you—The Rail House.
The Rail House sits just thirty-fve minutes away in Cordele, Georgia. I will be the frst to say that charming doesn’t even begin to describe it.
One afternoon, my sister, Martha Vickers, and I found ourselves saying the same thing we always do: “There’s nothing to do.” (I know a common theme!) That’s when she spotted this new place and asked if I wanted to check it out. Of course, I said yes.


Finding it was simple, and fttingly, it sits right by the railroad which only adds to its character. From the outside, The Rail House has that warm, welcoming feel that immediately makes you want to stay awhile. There’s a spacious outdoor area with games you can play with the family, and yes! dog lovers rejoice they happily allow pups outside. We’re already planning a return trip with our dogs in tow.
Since it was a little too chilly that day, we chose to sit inside and I’m so glad we did.
The interior is even more charming than we imagined. As soon as you walk in, you’ll notice a variety of seating options: cozy two-tops for date nights, larger tables for gatherings, and even a comfortable couch area where you can sit, eat, and relax. It’s the kind of place that invites you to linger.
We settled into the second room, which had even more tables, a large party table perfect for celebrations, another bar area, two pool tables, and a jukebox ready to set the vibe. There’s even a sticker wall where guests can leave their mark with a fun little touch that adds personality and makes you feel like part of the story.
Our server, Ashley, was incredibly sweet. She answered all of our questions quickly and enthusiastically and even taught us a bit about the building’s history. The space was rebuilt in 2019, the same year The Rail House offcially opened. I absolutely love when historic buildings keep their original charm while being transformed Continued on Page 6
The bar at the Rail House.
Exterior seating at the Rail House.


into something welcoming and full of life again.
The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, the perfect balance. It was calm enough to enjoy your meal and conversation, but lively enough that it never felt awkward or dull.
If you’re craving something different, a little adventure, and a whole lot of charm, The Rail House might just be your next favorite spot.


LEAH ROSS EXPLORES “DISTORTION OF REALITY” IN SENIOR EXHIBITION
Desmond Martin Reporter
Leah Ross will showcase her body of work exploring the concept of reality in a media-driven world at her upcoming senior exhibition. The exhibition opens on April 7 at the James E. Carter Library with a reception from 8-6 p.m.

The senior art student, who has been creating art since childhood, said she began drawing cartoons and television characters before pushing herself toward more complex work.
“I started with cartoons, but I wanted something more challenging, so I started drawing people,” Ross said.
Her current work centers on what she calls the “distortion of reality,” a theme infuenced by the rise of artifcial intelligence, social media and questions about truth in digital spaces.
“A lot of my work is about how we don’t really know what’s real or not anymore,” Ross said.
Ross creates paintings, drawings and glass work, often using photo references she captures herself. Some of her pieces involve staged scenes designed to produce visual distortion, which she then translates into
Pool tables next to the bar.
A wall covered in stickers. Seafood tacos. Wings.
Ross with her artwork. Photo by Emily Crenshaw.
painted images.
Her approach is infuenced by Chuck Close, a photorealist artist known for using a grid technique to create detailed portraits. Ross said she uses a similar method to maintain proportion and accuracy in her work. Ross spent about a year and a half developing this concept for her senior exhibition. This series of works centered on distortion and perception represents the culmination of her academic work and her exploration of how perception is shaped in an increasingly digital world.
After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a high school art teacher, where she hopes to help students build foundational skills in drawing and painting.
“I learned a lot of my technical skills in high school,” Ross said. “That’s where I want to help people.”
Leah also offered advice to students considering a degree in art, emphasizing that the discipline goes beyond aesthetics.


“The point of art is to communicate an idea to a viewer,” she said. “You want them to feel something when they look at it.”

Ross’s show card.
REMEMBERING MORGAN WHALEY
Colby Hernandez Editor-in-Chief
Morgan Whaley, lecturer in the Department of Education, passed on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following her battle with endometrial stromal sarcoma, a rare uterine cancer. She is survived by her husband Jimmy and sons JW and Finley.

The Sou’Wester published an article in September 2025 (Vol. 95 No. 2) interviewing Whaley about her cancer. She faced her battle with faith, courage, and hope.
The following quotes are from students and staff who wanted to comment on Whaley’s legacy.
DR. NICOLE MCLEMORE | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
“Morgan and I became friends when I started here at GSW in August 2024. She was beginning her position as a lecturer so even though she’d been at GSW, she had to do all the new hire meetings. We went to all the meetings together and became friends quickly! Morgan was encouraging me to move my family to Americus so that we could be closer and spend more time together. Morgan’s boys and my boys are the same ages and we were so excited to raise them together! Throughout moving and getting settled, she was my go-to for everything from which doctors to go to, to what colors to paint the walls in our house. Her support was constant and she never faltered up until the very end.
Although I’m so sad that I didn’t get more time with her, I know she is healed and in a better place. I will miss her every day until I see her again. But until then, I will help with her boys however I can, continue to cheer on the Canes, and give my all to the students of the COE, just like she would!”
DR. MICHELE MCKIE | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION & ASSESSMENT DIRECTOR
“I had the honor of working with Mrs. Whaley in our Field and Clinical Offce. She came to GSW in 2020, pregnant with her frst baby, JW, and was the sweetest person imaginable. Mrs. Whaley helped each person who came into our offce to feel like they were the most special and loved person. One thing she did, and others may not be aware, was that she helped the offce to begin a Clothing Closet in collaboration with the the feld director. They realized some students needed assistance with purchasing clothes for feld experience, so they created a place for students to come and borrow them. She also made herself available to listen to anyone who came by and was always encouraging. Mrs. Whaley was also all about school spirit! She jumped right in to cheer on students at ball games and decorate for Homecoming. One of my favorite memories was when we decorated for Mad Hatter and she dressed as the Queen of Hearts. She was certainly a queen! Her contagious laughter will be missed by so many in the education department, but we will certainly pass it on.”
OLIVIA REGISTER | FORMER STUDENT
“Morgan was one of the most extraordinary women and mentors I’ve ever known. She led with love, for her students and especially for her children, who were always at the center of her world. Her passion, kindness, and unwavering belief in others changed lives, including mine. She changed the way I view people and what it means to truly care. The love she carried was always seeping out of her and into everyone around her.”
Photo provided by GSW.
DR. RACHEL ABBOTT | PROVOST
“From the moment Morgan interviewed for a position at GSW in 2020, it was evident to me that she would have a major impact on our campus and in the College of Education. She was someone that got her work done, but more than that she cared and she loved. She cared about each of her colleagues, every one of her students, she asked about life outside of GSW and she truly wanted the best for each of us. More than anything I miss her, her humor, her laugh. She was the best at boosting your confdence, celebrating your wins, and bringing so much positive energy.”
GSW will be holding a celebration of life on April 8 at 3 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center Private Dining Room. Students and staff are invited.
COBAC HOLDS BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION
Colby Hernandez Editor-in-Chief
GSW’s College of Business and Computing held the frst Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition on March 10. Participating students came up with a business plan and presented it to a panel of judges.
“The University System of Georgia is really pushing an innovation and entrepreneurship agenda,” said Ms. Becca Jones, Senior Lecturer of Marketing and organizer for the event. “In order to coincide with what their goals are, [COBAC] decided to host a mini competition that simulated the USG competition that’s coming up. Students use the rubric from the University System of Georgia in order to help prepare their pitches.”
Competing students included: Graham Harrod with MVRC, Katrina Holmes with The Excellence Academy, Emily Jimenez and Milced Velasquez with La Ruta Café, Macy Taylor with FitFlow, Katanna Glover for DeafRescue, and Cedric McNabb and Elijah Coleman with Echt.
The winning groups, FitFlow and La Ruta, each received $1,000 for the most innovative idea and the best pitch. Jimenez, Velasquez, and Taylor move on to compete as one group in the USG competition at Kennesaw in April.
While nothing offcial has been announced, Jones and COBAC plan on continuing the competition next year.

introduces the event to judges and spectators.


Milced Velasquez and Emily Jimenez awarded for best pitch.
“From the turnout and the excitement from it, it has been proposed that we continue to do the competition yearly ... it brought community members and our students together in a creative process that’s seen in real world situations where entrepreneurs start from the ground up,” said Jones. “We want to be able to provide that training and access to those opportunities to the students in the future as well.”
Jones
Macy Taylor awarded for most innovative idea.
FUN AND GAMES
MARCH CROSSWORD: WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS Across

MARCH CROSSWORD: ROMAN EMPIRE
R R O X L G F L T X C N I F S
X O N I U Q E A F O Z I Y U Z
M T R H T S L T N W N R I L B
I B Z M H U M M A V N N M J T
I T O X R C L I U U D D X S R
W M J Z R S Y E S S U N E M I
U S R F U T L F X D S N O L U
AUGURY
EQUINOX
LEGION
REMUS
TRIUMPH
CALENDS
GLADIUS
MARS
ROMULUS
VESTAL
CONSUL
IMPERIUM
MARTIUS
SENATE

1. Rain that turns into ice before it hits the ground
7. A prolonged period without rain
8. A sudden, heavy fall of rain or snow
10. Frozen water falling in small, hard pellets
12. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movement
13. A fre that spreads quickly across vegetation
14. Hot molten rock that erupts from a volcano
15. A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
Down
2. A violent spinning column of air touching both the ground and a cloud
3. Frozen precipitation falling from the sky
4. The invisible layer of gases surrounding Earth
5. A large ocean wave usually caused by an undersea earthquake
6. A violent windstorm, often tropical, with heavy rain
9. An area of land covered by water due to heavy rain or overfowing rivers
11. A sudden collapse of land, often after heavy rain
ANSWERS ON PAGE 2

SPORTS DEONTE WILLIAMS WINS PBC DPOY
Dylan Scott
Athletics Correspondent
Senior Deonte Williams was named the Peach Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year for Men’s Basketball.
His defensive impact and tenacity not only earned him the DPOY title, his 2.5 blocks per game and 70 total blocks also solidifed him as a GSW single season record holder.
“Our defensive scheme was to be violent and create disruption. That helped me a lot because I wanted to make the guy I was defending uncomfortable, so what the coaches placed defensively suited all of us,” Williams said, crediting the team’s defensive philosophy. “Throughout the season you can see the way other teams played us just because of our principles. That’s what made me able to defend the way I wanted.”
Willams’ naturally aggressive playstyle meshed perfectly with the coaches’ aggressive philosophy leading to a lot of disruption on the defensive end, culminating in Williams winning the Peach Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
Congratulations Deonte!
PITCHERS DOMINATE AS GSW DEFEATS NUMBER 1 IN A BEST OF THREE
Dylan Scott
Athletics Correspondent
Evan Koehler and Johnny Nutt continue to deliver impressive performances as they lead GSW to a 2-1 victory over the top ranked team in a best of three series earlier this month.
The University of Tampa entered the March 6-8 series ranked No. 1 in the nation in both the American Baseball Coaches Association and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association polls.
Senior Evan Koehler only allowed one run as he pitched a complete game leading the Hurricanes to a 2-1 win in the frst game of the series. He also had a season-high 132 pitches thrown and set the GSW single game strikeout record with 15 K’s.
“It means a lot, just knowing they believe in me as a player, but I mean coming back in after the eighth inning and talking with them, them asking how I feel instead of saying we’re going to go with somebody else,” said Koehler. “Just knowing they have that trust in me. I make sure I put every last ounce of what I have into the ninth.”
Freshman Johnny Nutt also threw a complete game for another 2-1 win in the series clincher. Nutt also won the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week for the fourth week in a row.
“It feels good, but I mean we got to expect it to happen, expect to win. I got to expect to do good,” Nutt said.
RESULTS FOR FEB. 21 - MARCH 27 BASKETBALL
Men’s
Feb. 21- at Georgia College L 68-75
Feb. 25- vs USC Aiken L 79-80
March 1- at Columbus State L 69-82
March 4- at Columbus State PBC Tournament
Quarterfnal L 44-63
BASEBALL
Feb. 21- vs Georgia College L 6-10
Feb. 22- vs Georgia College W 11-3
Feb. 24- vs Albany State L 7-8
Feb. 27- at Augusta University W 14-5
Feb. 28- at Augusta University L 3-7
March 1- at Augusta University W 12-1
March 3- at Auburn Montgomery L 14-15
March 6- vs University of Tampa W 2-1
March 7- vs University of Tampa L 3-6
March 8- vs University of Tampa W 2-1
March 13- at USC Aiken L 2-3
March 14- at USC Aiken W 6-3
March 15- at USC Aiken L 5-9
March 17- at University of West Florida L 3-9
March 18- at University of West Florida L 0-10
March 20- vs Clafin University W 10-2
March 21- vs Clafin University W 35-5
March 21- vs Clafin University W 15-5
March 25- at Embry-Riddle L 1-6
March 27- at Lander University L 6-8
GOLF
Feb. 23- Rounds 1 and 2 Oldfeld Classic 1st of 16 teams
Feb. 24- Round 3 Oldfeld Classic 1st of 16 teams
March 9- Rounds 1 and 2 Southeastern Collegiate 10th of 16 teams
March 10- Round 3 Southeastern Collegiate 7th of 16 teams
March 16- Rounds 1 and 2 Bobcat Invitational Postponed
March 17- Rounds 1 and 2 Bobcat Invitational 1st of 14 teams
Women’s
Feb. 21- at Georgia College L 60-65
Feb. 25- vs USC Aiken L 55-57
March 1- at Columbus State L 60-84
SOFTBALL
Feb. 24- at Miles College W 11-3
Feb. 24- at Miles College L 8-11
March 3- at University of Montevallo L 0-8
March 3- at University of Montevallo L 1-2
March 6- vs Lander University L 2-9
March 7- vs Lander University L 7-15
March 7- vs Lander University L 1-7
March 10- at Auburn Montgomery L 0-8
March 10- at Auburn Montgomery L 0-10
March 13- at Augusta University L 1-2
March 14- at Augusta University W 4-0
March 14- at Augusta University L 4-5
March 17- at Fort Valley State W 13-0
March 17- at Fort Valley State W 11-2
March 20- at USC Aiken W 4-3
March 21- at USC Aiken L 0-9
March 21- at USC Aiken L 0-3
March 27- vs North Georgia L 4-6
TENNIS
March 6- vs Clark Atlanta L 3-4
March 24- at Edward Waters L 3-4
March 27- vs Middle Georgia State L 0-7

UPCOMING EVENTS
BASEBALL
April 2- at North Georgia 6 pm
April 3- at North Georgia 6 pm
April 4- at North Georgia 1 pm
April 7- at Albany State 5 pm
April 10- vs Flagler College 6 pm
April 11- vs Flagler College 2 pm
April 12- vs Flagler College 1 pm
April 14- vs Valdosta State 6 pm
April 17- at Middle Georgia State 4 pm
April 18- at Middle Georgia State 2 pm
April 19- at Middle Georgia State 1 pm
April 21- vs Albany State 6 pm
April 24- vs Columbus State 6 pm
April 25- vs Columbus State 4 pm
April 26- vs Columbus State 1 pm
TENNIS
March 6- vs Clark Atlanta TBA GOLF
March 9- Rounds 1 and 2 Southeastern Collegiate TBA
March 10- Round 3 Southeastern Collegiate TBA
March 16- Rounds 1 and 2 Bobcat Invitational TBA
March 17- Round 3 Bobcat Invitational TBA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EVENTS:
SOFTBALL
April 3- vs Columbus State 6 pm
April 4- vs Columbus State 1 pm
April 4- vs Columbus State 3 pm
April 7- at Valdosta State 3 pm
April 7- at Valdosta State 5 pm
April 10- at Georgia College 6 pm
April 11- at Georgia College 3 pm
April 14- vs Albany State 3 pm
April 14- vs Albany State 5 pm
April 17- vs Middle Georgia State 6 pm
April 18- vs Middle Georgia State 1 pm
April 18- vs Middle Georgia State 3 pm
April 21- at West Alabama 3 pm
April 21- at West Alabama 5 pm
April 25- at USC Beaufort 4 pm
April 26- at USC Beaufort 1 pm
April 26- at USC Beaufort 3 pm
May 1- at Flagler College 6 pm
May 2- at Flagler College 1 pm
May 2- at Flagler College 3 pm
April 11, Artsapalooza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Americus. More information can be found at: https:// canesconnect.gsw.edu/event/12276203
April 11, Plains Car, Truck, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Plains Main Street. More information can be found at: https://canesconnect.gsw.edu/event/11969557
April 11, Americus Hot Glass and Beer Festival, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Downtown Americus. More information can be found at: www.hotglasscraftbeer.com
April 17, Undergraduate Research Symposium, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Success Center Conference Rooms and Canes Central. More information can be found at: https://canesconnect.gsw.edu/event/12276741
May 1-31, Burger Bash, at participating restaurants across Americus. More information can be found at: https:// canesconnect.gsw.edu/event/12276253
Colby Hernandez
THE SOU’WESTER STAFF
Editor-in-Chief/Layout chernan4@radar.gsw.edu
Zac Monnier Reporter zmonnier@radar.gsw.edu
Dylan Scott
Athletics Correspondent dscott6@radar.gsw.edu
Emily Crenshaw
Design Editor, Social Media Manager ecrensh3@radar.gsw.edu
Madison Vickers
Reporter, Social Media Assistant mvicker5@radar.gsw.edu
Desmond Martin Reporter dmarti23@radar.gsw.edu
Isabella Escovar Reporter iescovar@radar.gsw.edu
Amaya Martin Reporter amarti40@radar.gsw.edu
Madyson Mims Reporter mmims4@radar.gsw.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Shiller Faculty Advisor elizabeth.shiller@gsw.edu
Have a story idea or news tip? Let us know! souwester@gsw.edu


