Publications & Organizations

• English Studies Organization (ESO)
• Alpha Rho Sigma (ARS), Macon State's chapter in the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.
• Dynamic Expressions
• The Fall Line Review, the student literary journal of Macon State College.
• Pathways: Models for Composition, an anthology of Macon State College freshman student essays.

English Studies Organization (ESO)

The ESO is a vibrant and active student organization dedicated to supporting members' appreciation of literature in an engaging, social environment. Open to all MSC students, this group hosts a range of events, including lectures, poetry readings, book discussions, and film screenings. In spring of 2009, the ESO hosted "The Culture of Conflict," an undergraduate conference open to all University System of Georgia, Mercer, and Wesleyan students. Past ESO activities include field trips to see the play Chicago at the Macon Grand Opera House and a production of Spamalot at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. ESO members are also very service-oriented, and have worked at the annual Friends of the Macon-Bibb County Library book sale and served as volunteers at the annual High School Academic Bowl.

The English Studies Organization boasts strong student leadership. The 2012-2013 officers are as follows:

• Co-Presidents: Sonja Rivers and Sarah Appleton
• Co-Vice Presidents: Alexis Meeks and Christina King
• Co-Secretaries: Leslie Smith and Carina Tipton
• Co-Treasurers: Brandon Fluellen and Julia Moss Tipton
• Faculty advisors for ESO are Dr. Karmen Lenz, Dr. Benita Muth, and Dr. Mary Wearn

If you wish to join the ESO, contact Dr. Benita Muth (benita.muth@maconstate.edu) and join the group's listserv by following the directions below. Also join the ESO Facebook group to stay in touch (search on "MSC ESO").

To join the English Studies Organization listserv:

1. Go to the MSC listserver
2. Select the ESO-L list
3. Select "Subscribe or Unsubscribe"
4. Enter your name and email address
5. Click "Join"
6. Reply to the confirmation email

Please check your e-mail regularly for news about the English Studies Organization.

Alpha Rho Sigma (ARS)

Alpha Rho Sigma (ARS) is the  Macon State College chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. "The central purpose of ARS is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies and to promote literacy in the local community."

In fall of 2010, ARS was a co-sponsor for MSC's Bone Marrow Drive, an event that  recruited a record number of potential donors. ARS is currently planning to partner with local area high schools to tutor students for graduation writing exams.

This year's officers are:

• President: Leslie Smith
• Co-Vice Presidents: Kristen Hanlin and Christina King
• Treasurer: Carina Tipton
• Secretary: Patty Harrison
• Faculty advisors are Dr. Heather Braun and Dr. Chip Rogers

Please visit www.english.org and the MSC ARS Facebook page for more information about becoming a member.

Dynamic Expressions

Who we are: We are a student organization devoted to all forms of art. If you have a passion for visual arts, poetry, dance, theater, or any other art from, we gladly welcome you. What we represent: We honor the spirit of the artist and the freedom to create new ideas and bring them to others. What is takes to become a member: An open mind, a devoted spirit. Find us on Facebook The 2012-2013 Dynamic Expressions officers are: Co-Presidents: Christina King and Tishka Davis Treasurer: Jonathan Nunnully Secretary: Andre Lee, Secretary Faculty advisors are Loretta Clayton, Jim Sisson, and Sydney Chalfa. Dynamic Expressions audio clips available online Dynamic Expressions website

The Fall Line Review

The Fall Line Review is an annual journal dedicated to highlighting the literary and artistic achievements of Macon State College students. The journal was created in the early 1970's and was called Timepiece. In 1998, the journal became The Fall Line Review, placing it within a literary tradition of journals that incorporate a sense of layered time, locale, and geography that the original journal sought to achieve. The 2012-2013 content editor is Shanna Dixon, and our layout editor is Lily Billingsley. Faculty advisors to The Fall Line Review are Dr. Kelly Whiddon and Dr. Heather Braun. The Fall Line Review welcomes music and digital media submissions as well as works of poetry, prose, artwork, and photography.

Please visit flr.maconstate.edu for submission details.

Pathways: Models for Composition

Now in its seventh edition, Pathways: Models for Composition is a Pearson-published collection of freshman student essays composed originally for MSC English 1101 and 1102 classes. Pathways provides student writers an outlet for legitimate publication and serves to "make students and instructors attentive to the problems of writing for real audiences. When students know that only instructors will read their writing and that the only consequence will be a grade, whether high or low, their essays will likely lack the authentic tone of those who really want to communicate with an audience. By discussing the selections in Pathways, however, students will discover that freshman writing generally, and quite possibly their own writing in particular, need not be a mere academic exercise" (v). Serving on the Editorial Board for the Seventh Edition were Dr. Debra H. Matthews, Dr. Amy Berke, Dr. Patrick Brennan, and Dr. Sharon Colley.