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The longest reigning monarch Rebecca Meghani News Editor Britain and the modern world’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Sept. 8, 2022. Her Majesty served over seven decades on the throne, a living link to World War II, Britain’s post-colonial era and its removal from the E.U. The royal family announced her death online stating she died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Her eldest son, Charles III, succeeded her throne as King and his wife as Queen Consort. Her death sets a procedure in motions that had been previously coordinated for
the palace, the government, the news media, the local authorities and the queen. First, Operation Unicorn will take place, the code name for the contingency plan should the queen die in Scotland. This is a subsection of Operation London Bridge, the plan for when the queen arrives back to London. Operation Unicorn provides the ceremonial events in Edinburgh and arranges the return of the monarch’s coffin to London. Operation London Bridge provides an outline for Britain’s next steps for the crown. The details of the plan reveal a 10-day period from the date of death to the funeral. The Foreign Press Association of London has detailed information regarding the specifics of Operation London Bridge.
DR. SHAWN BROOKS’S PRIDE IN GC
Brooks bids farewell as GC’s Vice President of Student Life Rebecca Meghani
residence
make them more round-
life, dedicating his ca-
ed and more market-
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reer to helping students.
able upon graduation.”
Shawn Brooks retired
“Student Affairs is im-
Brooks spent his time
portant because we help
at this institution culti-
compliment the world
vating a comprehensive
class education students
co-curriculum to focus
are receiving inside the
on how to support ed-
class by enduring their
ucation beyond tradi-
News Editor Student
Life’s
earlier this month to head back home to Pennsylvania. Brooks has been Vice President of Student Life since August 2018, spending his previous years of careers at Georgia Tech, St. Lawrence University, the Universi-
Anjali Shenoy | Digital Media Editor
Run for Liza Abigayle Allen Opinion Editor “Look at you, you’re too pretty to be running that hard.” It was the tone of his voice and the way that he looked at me as he said it. Although I was completely clothed, I felt naked against his intense stare. This is just one account of the numerous comments I receive during my daily runs. As an avid runner, I am always very conscious of my surroundings but with each lewd remark, I feel helpless against the leering eyes of those around me. After most of my runs, I find myself in tears or breathless to my own fear of the “what if ’s” that plagues me while I am out alone. I cannot help but think this is what
Eliza Fletcher felt on the early morning of Sept. 2. Eliza Fletcher was a 34-year-old Kindergarten teacher and mother of two that left home at 4:20 a.m. on Sept. 2 for her ritual 8.2-mile run. She was seen wearing a pink tank top and purple shorts for this run that she would never finish. Fletcher should have returned home to her children and husband to
get ready for work. Instead, police say she was kidnapped and killed by a 38-year-old Memphis man. According to the Washington Post, her body was discovered roughly 5 miles from the University of Memphis with her purple shorts found in a trash bag just a quarter mile away. See LIZA | Page 10
When I’m running, I feel powerful. It’s a time for myself where I can feel invincible. It’s my therapy. And for somebody to threaten that, for all of us, it is just so unfair. -Katie Robinson, organizer for #RunForLiza
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Brooks said. “We ensure
University of Pitt-John-
that we provide them
stown. Along with work-
with co-curricular op-
ing in Student Life, he
portunities that will help
tional classroom walls. With GC being a liberal arts college, it presented a different challenge to Brooks to create opportunities for students. See BROOKS | Page 2
HARRY STYLES IS HERE TO STAY. LITERALLY. Jennifer Crider A&L Editor Harry Styles’ North America “Love On Tour” began on Aug 20th in New York City, and it will continue until Nov 15th. Styles will be performing 42 shows in just four cities: New York City, Austin, Chicago and Los Angeles. Unlike his previous cross-country tours, Styles will be playing 15 nights in New York City, six nights in Austin, six nights in Chicago and 15 nights in Los Angeles. Styles has an extremely loyal and dedicated following, and many of these fans have
been following him for over 10 years. Emma O’Dell, junior mass communications major, has attended six Harry Styles concerts since 2017. She has attended four in Atlanta, one in Nashville and one in New York City. “In his fanbase, it’s common for people to travel for his shows. He has a special connection with his audience,” O’Dell said. “He puts on fan interactive shows, and everyone feels like they can dress however they want. I think people want to experience this even if they have to travel for this experience.” Maddie Conolon, senior public health ma-
jor, attended a “Love On Tour” show in New York on Sept 3rd at Madison Square Garden. “This is the first time I’ve ever traveled for a concert. If it wasn’t a Harry concert, I honestly wouldn’t have traveled so far for it,” Conolon said. “It’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity to see Harry Styles in Madison Square Garden.” Although some fans are more than willing to travel for their favorite singer, others are disappointed that he is not playing in locations closer to them. See STYLES | Page 7
NEWS | PG. 4
SPORTS | PG. 6
ARTS & LIFE | PG. 7
OPINION & MISC. | PG. 11
The Nursing Program has taken strides to combat the nursing shortage crisis in Georgia.
GC students share their hopes and predictions for this year’s college football season.
Fall is right around the corner. Milledgeville restuarants coffee shops are offering unique fall drinks and treats.
Which portrays characters and the plot better, the book or the movie?
GC RECEIVES A $980,000 GRANT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL KICKS OFF
THE RETURN OF FALL FLAVORS
BOOK VS. MOVIE ADAPTATIONS