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Columbus Naval Museum a must see
Too often overlooked even by long time Columbus residents, the National Civil War Naval Museum is a world class destination for those interested in Civil War maritime history. Inside the 40,000 square foot museum, in addition to exhibits like the largest display of Civil War naval flags in the world, you will find the CSS Jackson, a 180 foot ironclad that was burned by Union troops and recovered from the bottom of the Chattahoochee River one hundred years later. There’s no better way to develop a true appreciation for the scale of Civil War naval combat than to stand up close to a period vessel. The museum hosts a number of events, including an annual symposium, summer camps and a living history program. The museum is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and Sunday through Monday between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Tom Ingram
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CSU’s volleyball veam ready for the upcoming season
Columbus State University’s first volleyball team in over 30 years starts their season on Sept. 6. The brand new program has 16 girls, including four locals and two international students. Under the leadership of first year head coach Casey Cornett, the Lady Cougars will be looking to have a successful season this year. “It is an honor and a humbling experience being the coach of this team, I definitely have some big shoes to fill because [Coach] Mary Blackmon was a good coach.” Although The Lady Cougars were rated eighth out of 10 in the preseason poll, with teams like Armstrong, Flagler and Montevallo in top spots, Coach Cornett is confident that through hard work they can silence any critics that think they can’t hold the top spot in the Peach Belt Conference. “We have a lot of athleticism, but it will be through hard work that we will become a great team.” The Lady Cougars have a 30 game
First volleyball team since 1981 looks to have a successful season
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schedule this year including 13 home games. On Sept. 6 and 7 the team will host the CSU-Hughston Clinic Invitational. They will be playing Johnson C. Smith University, Limestone College and Fort Valley State University to kick off the 2013 season. The Lady Cougars will then have 11 straight road games, before two home games, two away games, and six home games. All home games will be played in the Lumpkin Center.