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m * ^ \ www.GADaily.com UEORGE- THURSDAY, JUNE I8, 2009 • VOLUME 86 • ISSUE 14 COVERING THE CAMPUS LIKE A SWARM OF GNATS Georgia Southern Eagles intern in D.C By AbbeyLennon Guest writer

Georgia Southern University has selected seven students to attend intern- ships with Georgia Representatives here in Georgia and on Capitol Hill. For ten weeks this summer, Cath- erine Sumner, Ashley Akins, Charles Minshew, Julia Shull and Christine Dalton will intern as part of the Eagles in D.C. program with GSU. Interns in the fall include Chris Kelleher, and Citizen files suit Azam Mughal. Shortly before Tuesday's meeting, Statesboro citizen Anthony Mann filed suit With Dalton in the Marietta office with the city over the reinstatement claiming that the council has no right to reinstate of Representative Phil Gingrey, here in McCorkle in a City Manager style of government. Mann said that besides being a Georgia, Sumner, Akins, Mineshew, and concerned citizen, he is also the son of former Political Science Chair Justine Mann. Shull are all currently in Washington, "Our city manager form of governance does not suddenly allow council to become Photos by Chris Buchanan the city manager or to act like one," Mann said. "And that's what they were doing." D.C. where their duties range from an- City Councilman Gary Lewis (left) challenges councilman Will Britt (right) who Mann said that the two options to come out of the council were also decided swering phones and discussing legisla- threatened to vote down several agenda items if the council didn't explain the tion to attending congressional hearings. without the public knowing the claims that McCorkle had made. reinstatement "Right now we've basically been learning the office procedures," said Akins of Representative John Barrow's Washington D.C. office. City Council debates Judy McCorkle's return "We've had some intern training By Chris Buchanan people, of the people and not you, Will claim against the city citing that she did Brannen, Lewis, and Tommy Blitch in programs that we've had to attend, but Staff writer [Britt]," Councilman Gary Lewis said to not receive due process before being fired. favor. Both Britt and Councilmen Travis really right now we are just getting to Britt during the meeting. "Rather than the legal expense that Chance voted against the motion. know the other people in the office and Tempers flaredoverthereinstatement At the June 2 meeting, the council we would incur, we said 'let's see if both But debate still looms over just who figuring out our strengths and weak- offormerCityClerkJudyMcCorklewhen voted 3 -2 to reinstate McCorkle. Accord- parties can get together and mediate"' has the legal right to fire or reinstate nesses, what we're interested in, or what the City Council met on Tuesday night. ingto Britt who voted against the decision, Brannen said. employees of the city. we're not interested in," she said. There, Councilman Will Britt threatened he felt that business had been conducted The mediation came down to two Chance said that Haynes was within Eagles in D.C. is in its second year to vote against many of the items in an outside the meeting. options that were voted on during the his rights when firing McCorkle. and is a long term program to be offered effort to push councilmen to explain their "We already had a discussion at length June 2 meeting. "According to our city charter, the city by GSU, according to Associate Vice decision at the previous meeting. on more than one occasion," he said. "The According to the draft minutes, the manager had the hiring and firing capa- President for Student Affairs and Enroll- Had Britt gone through with this, all option for her to return was no longer out first option stated that McCorkle would bility, not the city council," said Chance. ment Management, Annemarie Seifert. effected items would have to be tabled there, and then they changed their mind." be reinstated and would receive "the Blitch, ontheotherhand, said that the Upon completing their internship, until the next meeting. McCorkle was fired in September of same benefits that existed at the time of council has the right to "reinstate anyone participants are required to write a pa- All attending members declined ex- last year by City Manager Shane Haynes, her termination" and would not file suit. it wants to reinstate" by a majority vote. per reflecting on their experience, and planation beyond a no comment to Britt, following a reprimand from State Elec- The second stated that McCorkle During the events of the last few also are required to make themselves though Britt did not follow through with tions Board. would accept a $450,000 settlement and weeks, Haynes has been out for personal available to other students who will his initial plan and allowed the meeting Mayor Pro Tern Joe Brannen said after would not be eligible for rehire by the reasons. to continue. the meeting that the City Council voted city or to file suit. Lewis declined to comment on the See full story ONLINE "We are put in by the people, for the to reinstate McCorkle after she filed a Option onepassed with Councilmen situation.

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PAGE 2 I NEWS THE < . -hUME I THURSDAY, JUNE 18,2009 R.E.A.D.Y. enrichment camp looks for summer volunteers Ditoria Geddis munity," said Minister Derrick Solomon, member "It is amazing how much the boys really seem Guest writer of the Body of Church Assembly and corporate to enjoy taking the dining etiquette class," said member of R.E.A.D.Y. 2000 Incorporated. "Col- Charlotte Woody, president and member of the R.E.A.D.Y. 2000 Inc.(Responsible Educated lege students have an opportunity to become board of R.E.A.D.Y Advocates for the Development of Youth) is corporate members, volunteer to work with the According to the Office of Student Leader- hosting their second annual summer enrichment youths, and help plan activities and fundraisers ship volunteer opportunity listserve, volunteers camp and is in need of volunteers. for the group." are needed to provide full or half-day services. The camp will be held at W .W. Mann Retreat During the camp, the children will partici- "If you have a heart for children, compassion Center, located at 2171 Prather Road, Statesboro, pate in Morning Glory and Praise and Worship and a testimony you would like to share with beginning at noon July 9 and ending at 10 p.m. message sessions. Tentatively scheduled is an the children about something you've overcome, on July 11. empowerment workshops for the girls called "I this is an opportunity for'you to share that and The focus of this year's camp is to mentor the am Beautiful" ancUone for the boys called "I am help children go beyond where they are in their youth in planned activities, build their self-es- not a Statistic." lives," said Woody. teem, and increase their community involvement. The children will also participate in a budget- For anyone interested in donating money or "This is an avenue for college students to use ing 101 seminar, a career planning seminar and their time check out R.E.A.D.Y. on their Face- their gifts and talents to give back to the com- a dining etiquette class. book group. Photo by Katherine Kennedy Swine flu confirmed at Georgia Tech Monday Residence halls drop traditional dorms By Tiffani Addison and or sore throat should call the health depart- Ditoria Geddis same as RAs. Guest writer ment or their family doctor for instructions on Guest writer They will put on social programs, keep central what to do." office hours, coordinate activities for the residents A GeorgiaTech student is diagnosed with swine Deloach also stated that GSU has a pandemic Residence halls at Georgia Southern will be to enjoy and help the students build relationships flu, on Monday, according to the Georgia Public response committee that meets routinely to discuss undergoing changes to make residential living with each other. HealthLaboratory. updates by the CDC and how to update the campus. more ejoyable. Every CL will be required to meet one-'on-one According to the Center for Disease Control "Prevention is the key; everyone should use According to Vickie Hawkins, director of with all their residents five times during the year, and Prevention the H1N1 flu is no different from a good health practices," said Deloach. Updates University Housing, students are coming to col- starting in August. seasonal flu. The CDC noted that the World Health can be found on both the GSU and health services lege wanting the same privacy that they had when According to Hawkins during those meetings Organization raised the world wide pandemic alert Web sites. they lived at home. they will discuss whether the student has tried to to a phase six on June 11. Everyday precautions include covering noses In order to provide this.privacy, GSU is mov- get involved in clubs or organizations, how their The CDC characterizes pandemic phases by and mouths when sneezing or coughing, and wash- ing away from the more traditional style dorms. classes are going and overall how they feel so far community level outbreaks in at least one other ing hands with soap and water afterwards, alcohol- "We expect student's satisfaction to increase with their college experience. country in a different region of the world. based products are the most effective, according because of the changes we are making," said Changes in dorm life will occur through . The CDC reported that more than 70 countrifs to the CDC. Hawkins. what is called CARL Interactive Initiatives (CII). are now reporting cases of human infection with Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth Residential Advisors (RA) will have a new CARL stands for Connections and Community, H1N1 flu. because germs spread the easiest that way and if title in the Fall, to better reflect their job respon- Academic Success, Relationships, and Leadership. According to Medical Director for Student experiencing flu-like symptoms it is best to stay sibilities. RAs will be called Community Leaders This means that students going through the Health Services, Dr. Brian Deloach there have been home for at least seven days after the symptoms (CL) according to Hawkins, CL's will serve more dorm life experience hopefully will make con- no confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu on Georgia begin to avoid infecting others. as a referral agents on each floor, that bring the nections and find community, will be successful Southern Campus. The CDC also suggests following public health community together. academically and build relationships and become "Students experiencing fevers with tempera- advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds Most of the responsibilities of CLs are the leaders. tures over 100 degrees or more, body aches, cough and other social distancing measures.

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Opinions expressed herein are those of the Boys State Web site, "for each Boys State there student writers and editors and DO NOT necessarily reflect those of the faculty, staff or administration of GSU, Georgia Southern University is hosting the is also an equivalent Girls State program spon- Officers assisted three motorists, assisted the Student Media Advisory Board or the University Sys- tem of Georgia. The newspaper is published twice weekly, annual Boys and Girls State camp, beginning on sored by the American Legion Auxiliary," said one injured person, assisted another agency and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, during most of the academic year. Any questions regarding content should be directed June 14 until June 20. the Web site. responded to one alarm. to the student editor by phone at 912.478.5246 or at [email protected]. Readers may access the Georgia Boys State and Georgia Girls State al- The program has been a success in its many newspaper and its archives at www.gadaily.com. low rising high school senior in the top 10 percent years of operation. Georgia Boys State "has Friday, June 12,2009 ADVERTISING: The newspaper accepts advertising as a community service to help defray publication costs, of their class to be taught "an intensive study of graduated nearly 20,000 young men throughout inquiries should be directed to the ADS'or PAGES, P.p. Box 8001, Georgia Southern Universtiy, or by catting government," said Program Specialist Deborah its history. It is currently rated as one of the best Jonathan James Fluker, 19, Hazeltown Drive, 912.478.5418 or 912.478-0566. You can fax any questions to 912.478.7113 or e-mail ads [email protected]. 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For more in- 23 of the 27-28 years this camp has been running. and "has provided a valuable learning ground for formation about the newspaper, please call 912.478.7459, or e-mail the the director of student media at kcaliaway@ "During their stay, participants will be con- hundreds of thousands of accomplished women," Officers issued two traffic citations, issued georgiasouthern.edu. sidered citizens of a mythical 51st state," said said the Georgia Girls State website. Past partici- two traffic warnings and responded to one alarm. SUPPORT: The George-Anne is funded primarily through Revenue from advertisements placed in the paper and Champion describing the camp, "and they will pants include former Miss U.S.A. andformer Miss receives additional support, in part, from the Student Activities Budget Commitee. have to function within this state," she said. Americas, journalists, members of Congress.'and Sunday, June 14,2009 STUDENTS BEWARE: The George-Anne screens all Georgia Boys State and Georgia Girls State even Ann Richards, former governor of Texas. advertisements prior to publication. The magazine strives to accept ads for legitimate products and services only. both have histories dating back to the 1930s, and "They left Girls State less intimidated by gov- Officers issued two traffic citations, issued Students are urged to exercise caution when replying to ads-particutarly those which require a credit card number, started as a way for young people to learn how ernment, able to see it for what it is - ordinary two traffic warnings and responded to one alarm. other personal information, or money in advance of the delivery of a product or service. Students are also urged the law works. people working for the betterment of society," to report to the newspaper any suspicious offers which they might see in an ad. Remember, if an offer seems too "Currently, 49 states operate programs and said the Web site. Robert John Ludlam, 20, Talons Lake Drive, good to be true, it probably is. was charged with minor in possession/consump- DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: The deadline for reserving space a and submitting advertising copy is Noon, one week prior tion of alcohol and criminal trespass to the intended publication date. For more information, The Fan" comes to the Black Box Theatre rate cards, sample publications, contact the advertising manager or student media director. Ditoria Geddis actually knows more than the characters know'' Monday,'June 15,2009 PROOFING/ERRORS/OMISSIONS: The newspaper makes every reasonable effort to correct and complete Guest writer According to Lisa Abbott, assistant professor information in advertisements. However the advertiser is responsible for any errors in advertisements and its in the communications department, this play was A bicycle was taken from the College of liability for adjustments is limited to the amount of space The Rehearsal and Performance Theatre Class is chosen because it is a challenge to meet the needs Business Administration bike rack. the error occupied in the ad. Further, the newspaper is not responsible for any damages caused due to an ad's performing Carlo Goldonis play "The Fan" as their of a summer class. omission form a particular edition and its responsibility solely is to reschedule the ad in the next regular edition at final for the class. During the year most of the plays that were done Tuesday, June 16,2009 the regular advertising rates. According to the Communications department were serious and the cast wanted to do something CIRCULATION INFORMATION: Mail subscriptions are not available at this time. However, readers may visit our web newsletter, "The Fan is the story of a young noble- fun. Officers issued one traffic warning, assisted site for free access to current and past issues. Visit www. gadaily.com to view online issues. The George-Anne is dis- woman stuck in a comedic love triangle. Sarcastic Abbott said the entire class played a role in the four motorists, assisted one sick person and tributed free of charge on the Georgia Southern campus and surrounding areas. servants and jealous lovers make for an entertain- making of this play, making this class more like a responded to a grease fire at University Villas. NOTICE: Readers may pick up one free copy, and a sec- ing event." theatre company ond for a roommate or acquaintance, at distribution sites. Additional copies are SO cents each and are available at "The play is a fall-out-of-your-chair comedy," The play began on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 A fight was reported near Eagle Village. the Williams Center. However, unauthorized removal of additional copies from a distribution site constitutes theft said Natalie Lightsey, post baccalaureate commu- p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, and will continue under Georgia law, a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine and/or jail time. Editors will seek to have any nication arts major. Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. Water damage was reported at Centennial person(s) who removes more than the authorized number of copies from distribution sites prosecuted to the full Mary Dunham, English graduate said, "There Students and all guests should call 912-478-5379 Place. extent of the law. are lots of asides to the audience so the audience for tickets. Tickets to the production are free. "The Oldest and Most Award Winning Coffee House In The 'Boro"

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Submission of Letters to the Editor ..WHERE WE ARE DONE WITH TERM A AND The George-Anne Daily welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and guest columns. All copy submitted should be 350 words /-) i READYTO EITHER HEAD HOME OR BEGIN or less, typed, and sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to [email protected] or via facebook to Claire Gallam. All ' TERMB. submissions must be signed and include phone number for verification. GSU students should include their academic major, year at OPINIONS GSU, and hometown. The editors reserve the right to edit or reject any submission. Let's not forget our fathers Every year, there is a day that comes favorite hobby. So if dad likes to fish, take him to along that asks us to celebrate our fathers. This is the lake by your house. A gardner? Tough it out one of those holidays that, let's face it, is randomly and go find some flowers he would like to plant and SERIOUSLY reminded to us one or two days before the actual help him out. The result is quality time Dad loves. &uys,i day occurs. If this seems not your style, find a different MEAN You CM'T JUST, The result of this procrastination usually results approach. If you have younger siblings, offer to PIN STUPP Uk£7tfl$ in an awkward and ultimately time-consuming babysit so the parents can have a night on the town, ONHfc Ml THE, TIME i project called: operation find Dad something, now. or maybe a poker night with the guys. However, this can easily be avoided this year. There are plenty of ways out there to show This article is here to remind you a couple of days Dad you care, and this could be the year to do in advance that Father's Day is coming up (this something creative and veer away from that tie Sunday for those of you still not.sure). or coffee mug that you give every year. So go ahead and do your planning early. This If nothing else, give from the heart. If Dad way you aren't stuck making a handmade card for loves pictures, do a scrapbook. A favorite picture dad (let's face it, that trick stopped being so cute of him with his family in a nice frame. If he is a somewhere around your driver's licence and your sports guy, get a cooler and decorate it to hold his departure to college). beers while he watches the big game. This isn't to say you need to go out and spend The purpose of" this holiday is not to spend lots tons of money. of money, the idea is simply to show appreciation In fact, that is not the point at all. for the man that raised you. Graham Gedney The purpose of this holiday is to simply show So this year, don't forget until the last minute dad that he is cared about. Everyone likes to be only to end up giving your dad a tie that has hot Hollywood: baby crazy, or just plain crazy? appreciated. sauce bottles all over it or a "Best Dad Ever" mug. One thing that could be done to show Dad he Put thought into this year's gift. Make it some- Hollywood is busting sure she would know how to raise a girl. The was remembered is to do his favorite thing with thing special that your dad will never forget. Who with baby news! football-obsessed, continuously cursing, self him. This allows you to both spend time with him, knows, maybe he will even slip you an extra $20 Kendra Wilkinson professed tomboy has barely enough femininity and you get bonus points for remembering his for that drive back up for Term B. from Girls Next Door to fill her favorite pimp cup. and her football-playing In other baby news Josh Duggar, oldest child fiance are expecting their of the baby factory that is the Duggar family on It's a funny thing, this growing up business first baby. TLC's " 18 Kids and Counting" and his wife Anna Alii Brenner is a The pregnancy will are expecting a girl come October. Life is funny. There is school. For others, it's the real world. Either way it senior journalism be followed on their The couple, who married in September 2008, a lot of moving from top is starting over again and working our way back major from Mari- new show "Kendra" on seem to already be on the same path as their to bottom, feeling like the up to the top. etta, Ga. She is a guest columnist E!. Seeing as how Ken- predecessors. big man on campus back To me, this is the hardest part of growing up. for the George- dra is unable to set up Give it a few more years and either Arkansas. to the very bottom again. The catch is not letting it get to you. This is a Anne. a television or clean up will have to expand its borders or America will It starts in elementary hard thing to accomplish though. after herself it will be interesting to see how she have to add another state just for the original 18 school. You start out a When I first came here, I was what people would can care for an infant. Duggar kids and however many Anna and Josh lowly first grader, then call "carefree." This was a nice way of saying that I I hope for her sake it's a boy because I'm not will pop out. work your way up to the simply didn't care: Shannon Knepp top of the class. Suddenly, This process of going from low to high never is a senior broadcasting you are a big bad fifth bothered me before I got to college. I knew how to major from Albany, Ga. grader, ready to take on slide by, and that was good enough for me. Are you an opinionated person? She is the managing editor for the George- middle school. It wasn't until I met the right crowd and had a Do you have a love for drawing? Anne. Suddenly, you are goal in mind that I begin to swing the opposite way. knocked back down to However, it is possible to swing to far. We want you! the lowest position. This pattern continues until Suddenly, I was worried. Constantly. Where is the college middle ground? It shouldn't be one way or another. Send your articles to Once you reach college, however, everyone says However, after countless hours wasted wonder- that things willbe different. Everyone is more equal. ing what is wrong with me, I came to one conclusion, [email protected] After college, we go through this pattern again. maybe this is what college is all about. Finding the For some of us, this comes in the form of graduate middle of the road. f HURSDAY, JUNE 18,2009 I THE GEORGE-ANNE NEWS I PAGE 5 Splash in the Boro opens new attractions

By Kristin Crowder says the new attractions will attract larger crowds. Guest writer "I think the three new rides will lead to more attendance, because they allow us to hold more Natives to Statesboro and students alike rec- people," she said. ognize the catchy jingle for the local "Staycation" "We have already had a record-breaking water park, Splash in the Boro. summer in attendance and seen an increase of This summer, the water park boasts three new attendance up from 25 percent since last sum- attractions that staff said, are sure to attract the mer," she said. crowds all summer long. The park, located off of Highway 24 in Mill The 768,000 gallon water park introduced the Creek Park, offers discounts to Georgia Southern new "Flowrider" attraction, which allows guests students and Bulloch County residents. to surf by boogie board on stimulated waves. The "The price is really reasonable for what you rjde is currently open and attracts students and get, there is something for everyone to do, even adults to attempt their surfing skills. the adults," said Deborah Deal, a guest at Splash Lifeguard Skyla Hiroskey said, "The new in the Boro. 'Flowrider' attraction is really popular." Micheala Williams, a teen visitor, says she looks The second new attraction, "Spray Ground" forward to coming every summer. is intended for the younger crowd. It stretches "When I heard there was going to be new 6,000 square feet with a 15-inch wading pool for rides this year, I started to save my money up so Katherine Kennedy/STAFF children to spray, dump, and splash plenty of water. that I could come as much as my mom would let Above: Two Splash in the Boro visitors take their chances on The third new attraction, "Mat Racer," which me," she said. one of the park's latest additions- the FlowRider -Tuesday. will open June 27, will allow guests to race the Splash in the Boro, an entity of Statesboro Left: A Lifeguard lets out a line for a park guest that decides to clock or each other on a five lane slide that stands Parks and Recreation, is open daily until August. "surf" the FlowRider. The FlowRider is one of three new attrac- on a 45-foot tower. The park employs American Red Cross certified tions to be featured at the aquatic center. Splash is open daily to visitors during the summer. The hours of operation are: Aquatic program supervisor, Kimberly Sharpe, lifeguards and offers season passes as well. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. until 8 Beat the Stateboro heat the safe way p.m.; and Sunday, noon until 6 p.m.

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"If there is an absence of sweat and the oerson take measures to ensure their safetv. I FEI PAGE 6 f"HE GEORGE-ANNE I. THURSDAY, JUNE 18,2009 Top 10 songs of summer 2009 ByMattMauney beverage in hand and an iPod loaded down with Reflector Managing Editor your favorite music. Many consider music to be the lifeblood of 10) Jason Mraz - fm Yours In the heart of June with July around the summer.assongsconstantiyremindusofhanging comer, the sun is bearing down as hot as ever in out with friends and being outside. Most songs Jason Mraz's smooth lyrics and styl the Boro and summer is in full swing. There is released during this season often portray this ing's kicks off our list at the number 10 nothing better during these hot summer months subject matter and are usually recorded with spot with I'm Yours to take your mind offof stressful summer classes the simple intentions of putting all who listen The up beat track comes off his than to lay out by the pool with friends and work in a good mood. After all, it's summer, a time album, "We Sing...We Dance...We on that tan. A daily outing at the pool comes with of outdoor activities and relaxation. So for this Steal Things." a list of necessities to make your poolside expe- reason, the features staff at the George-Anne The chill and almost care-free vibe of rience the best it can possibly be. These include has compiled their top ten songs of summer the song makes it perfect for lying out your favorite tanning lotion, your favorite cold 2009. Enjoy... and relaxing on a hot summer day, not having to worry about a thing.. amie Fox- Blame It 9)' 8)Be once- Halo H\ All-American We've all been there. questions heard after a yi Well some of us. wild summer night of Rejects - Gives You Hell You wake up in the partying and hitting up morning and are not the town. Summer is a time of addresses the ex-girlfriend quite sure what happened Jamie Foxx flexes his romance, but sometimes and the hope that they are the night before. pipes in this anthem love stinks. haunted by the wrongdo- What did I do? Who about letting loose and Luckily, bands like the ings that they committed. was I with? Where the going a little crazy and if All-American Rejects exist This one is sure to be heck am I? all else fails, just blame it to bring closure to a love played loud and proud All these are common on the alcohol. gone bad. from the speakers of Gives You Hell is a singles everywhere this Eminem - We Made You classic breakup song that summer. Want to see what songs made the top five? Be sure In typical Eminem fashion, We Made You is a song filled If you are one of those that are fortu- to pick up next week's edition to see which songs EMIN3M nate enough to have that special someone with celebrity-bashing and in your life during the summer, or per- made the cut. goofy lyrics. WE haps a new summer fling is underway, However, the upbeat feel of Beyonces Halo is for you. the track makes it a song that MADE will definitely receive a lot of This one is more for the ladies but And visitgadaily.com to tell us your thoughts on it is definitely a catchy tune that will be playtime on local and national the list. Don't agree? Let your voice be heard and YOU radio stations as well as all the blaring out the cars of students all around campus this summer. EMIN3M nighttime hotspots this summer. tell us what you think! THURSDAY, JUNE 18,2009 I THE GEORGE-AMME CLASSIFIEDS I PAGE 7

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Player Round Pick Team Selected to Travis Witherspoon 12 381 LA Angels Griffin Benedict 16 474 San Diego Padres Ty Wright 25 744 San Diego Padres Victor Roache 25 750 Detroit Tigers Chris Mederos 25 753 Oakland Athletics Shawn Payne 29 877 LA Dodgers Chris Beck 35 1055 Cleveland Indians 1142 Kansas City Royals . Relief pitcher Dexter Bobo was the last Eagle taken in the 2009 MLB Draft (selected in round 44) Arthur Owens 38 Courtesy: GSU News Service - Ryan Sadler 39 1182 Minnesota Twins Major league clubs select four players from the SoCon Dexter Bobo ' 44 1315 Pittsburgh Pirates

Championship team along with six Potential recruits Bold - Denotes players leaving who were z part of the 2009 SoCon Championship Roster

By Thorn Cunningham The first of these eligible Eagles to come off the Sports Editor draft board was starting pitcher Chris Mederos, who was selected in round 25 by the Oakland Coming off of a SoCon Championship and Athletics. Mederos, a transfer last year, still has an NCAA tournament appearance, the Georgia oneyearofeligibilityremaining.Mederosbecame SETANTA Southern baseball team continues to make an the Eagles ace last season by recording an 11-1 impact. There are a total of four players from record and a conference high 113 strikeouts. Showing every day on 3D fiat the 2009 SoCon Championship roster that were The other current Eagle pitcher to go was screens. Come early for a selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball reliever Dexter Bobo, who will be entering his (MLB) draft. senior year next season if he chooses. Bobo was earn private table-side TV. The first Eagle from this year's team was to be selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 44th VUJr taken was catcher Griffin Benedict, who led the round as the 1,315th overall pick Along with ball club with a .412 batting average at the conclu- Mederos, 2009 marked Bobo's first year at GSU, iimiiffiMiriiifii sion of the '09 season. Benedict was taken in the where he recorded a 2-2 record with a 6.55 ERA 16th" round by the San Diego Padres. Benedict coming out of the bullpen. Bobo was the Eagles also led the club in homeruns (14), RBI (65) and only left-handed pitcher in the bullpen and will Monday -14 Price Pizza Night hits (91). Benedict was a senior, so despite being be missed next year if he decides to pursue his drafted, he had no intentions on returning as a pro career. He also did not allow a single run in Wednesday - Build Yo player next season. 17 of his 28 appearances. The same goes for the former lead-off hitter Although the Eagles only lost two players with Ty Wright. Wright, due to his senior status, had the potential to return for a final season, the draft Thursday-Wing no plans to return as a player next season. His also saw several GSU recruits selected. A total of suitor, like Benedict, was also the Padres. At the six recruits who signed to play for GSU were also end of the '09 season, the 744th pick tallied a selected in the 2009 MLB Draft. Happy Hour .339 batting average, 13 homeruns and 63 RBI. Travis Witherspoon was the first recruit taken Wright led the team in runs scored (73) as well in the 12th round by the Los Angeles Angels of as stolen bases (15). Anahiem. With that selection, Witherspoon be- Benedict and Wright were the only GSU came the first current or potential Eagle selected. seniors selected in the MLB draft. While the Outside of the two seniors, the other eight Eagles will greatly miss these two hitters, the ball draftees will have until August 17 to make their club might be missing two key pitchers who still decision of whether they wish to go pro or spend have eligibility to return if desired. . the 2010 baseball season as an Eagle.