CS3 offers series of group therapy options this fall

By Luiz Coelho

Have you ever considered group therapy?

Unlike some may think, group therapy goes beyond the “Hi, my name is So-and-so,” Addicts Anonymous stereotypes. Read more

The Key to Success?

Does the way we dress have an impact on people’s impressions on us? Why are we so fascinated when “ugly ducklings” become famous? After all, are we only what we wear?

The Connector examines these, and other questions, as part of an experimental audio-slideshow. Read more

Suddenly Susans: Judging talent over looks

You may have missed her April 11 performance on the reality show “Britain’s Got Talent.” But with repeated coverage on U.S. news stations and more than 47 million hits on YouTube, it’s evident few people remain in the dark about Susan Boyle.

This new TV star and Internet sensation sprang up overnight, but what’s so special about the 47-year-old Scot who said she wants to be as great as songstress Elaine Paige? Read more

Scholarships galore

Students talk about their hopes and expectations for SCAD’s scholarships

Applications are still being accepted for scholarships for current students until Thursday, April 30, and students have expressed their hopes and expectations for the scholarships.

Many students said they supported SCAD’s offer of more scholarships. A common misunderstanding around campus, however, is that scholarships only apply to second- and third-year students. Even though most scholarships require at least 45 credit hours, there are a few that are available to first-year and transfer students. Read more

The skinny on scholarships

In tough times, students want any financial aid they can get. SCAD officials say they have been working to offer a considerable amount of scholarships to current students. Cynthia Brayton and Rebecca Nort, both of the department of institutional advancement at SCAD-Atlanta, gave a rundown of some of the college’s efforts to provide more of scholarships to students in need. Read more

Double perspectives at SCAD

Becky White, an alumna of SCAD-Savannah where she majored in performing arts, is now an administrative assistant in the student services department at SCAD-Atlanta. She serves as a liaison with various SCAD departments, including the, residence life and housing, student life, career services, counseling and student support services, international student services and recreation and health. She can most often be found on the first floor, near the offices of academic advising, bursar and Dean of Student Services, Art Malloy. She is there to offer students support when needed. White shares her experiences as a staffer and a student. Read more

Textbooks on the cheap

Each quarter, despite being short on cash, students must buy several textbooks. And in this economy, most everyone — especially students — is looking for a great bargain. Although there’s usually no way to skirt around buying textbooks, there are ways to trim expenses.

Here, we compare the prices of some foundation-level textbooks in SCAD-Atlanta’s Bookstore to the same books found Amazon.com. Read more

A salad bowl at SCAD-Atlanta

When people enter SCAD-Atlanta, they may notice that there are a varied selection of people from all different nationalities. They all come from distinct walks of life too. The population at SCAD-Atlanta is certainly rich in diversity.

Art Malloy, dean of student services, said that diversity at SCAD-Atlanta means several things. “SCAD is a community of artists, each of whom brings to campus a uniqueness that is worthy of celebration,” he said of the student population. Read more

Economy situation slams students

There is no question that the current economic situation has hit some students hard at SCAD-Atlanta. Students appear to be facing difficulties with finding jobs, paying their bills (including tuition), and are going out less.

Phylisha Phillips, a transfer fashion design student, said that she lost her job and that it took her four months to find a new one. “I’m on a loan to come to SCAD. I couldn’t pay my bills when I lost my job for four months. I couldn’t go see movies, and I couldn’t buy food,” she said.

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RA on Duty

Imagine being responsible for the upkeep of a dorm at SCAD, making sure the lights in the halls work and coming up with fun student activities. Matthew Kelly, a fourth-year illustration student, has to do all that and more.  Here, Kelly offers insight into his job as a resident assistant at SCAD’s ACA House. Read more

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