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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Georgia Southern University www.thegeorgeanne.com Volume 86* issue 48 ™G EOI RGI Georgia Southern earns two top ten national rankings

By PATRICK STOKER from the fall 2009 class, where 68.7 percent of students accepted by Another list by Forbes Magazine ranked GSU 10th in a ranking Staff reporter GSU decided to attend. of the best schools in the United States for minorities in the fields "This is the latest example of Georgia Southern University's of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The list Georgia Southern University has gained national recognition continued climb in enrollment, academic quality and national ranked schools based on their quality of education and graduation recently as a result of being named in the top ten of two different reputation and proves what thousands of Georgia Southern rates for minorities in those fields. national rankings. University students and alumni have known for decades," said Bret Danilowicz, dean of the College of Science and Technology, U.S. News and World Report named GSU the fourth most GSU President Brooks Keel in a press release. said he was surprised to learn about the ranking because he was popular university in the country in a raking based on the number The list was topped by Brigham Young, Harvard and Stanford unaware that such a ranking existed. of students who apply and then opt to enroll. The ranking was taken Universities. GSU was ranked ahead of Princeton and Yale. See RANK, Page 3 Crime rates drop Police: 54 percent decrease in burglaries from 2009 to 2010

BY THE NUMBERS By PATRICK STOKER one case. Staff reporter Thefts reported "We took a look at comparative on campus in numbers for 2010 compared to 2009 260 2010. A string of armed robberies and all of our crime rates are down and thefts around campus this past significantly, I mean way down, and Thefts reported semester led many students to believe we contribute it to the education on campus in that crime was getting out of hand, process that we're re-using," said Capt. 318 2009. but compared to 2009, crime actually Terry Briley of GSU Public Safety. decreased on the Georgia Southern Many students were surprised to campus in 2010. learn about the drop in crimes Comparative statistics show a drop "That's weird seeing as how 18.3% in burglaries, assaults, and thefts. we heard a lot more about it," Decrease in campus theft from There was a 54 percent decrease in said Alexander Eiallo, a junior Lady Eagles defeat Wofford, 57-41 2009 to 2010. burglaries, a 35 percent decrease in international studies major. assaults, and an 18 percent decrease "I think I got more alerts last Andrew Partain/STAFF in thefts. semester than all of last year," said Guards Meredith Frye and Logan Youngblood defend against Wofford's Logan Rape reported for both Reported cases of rape remained sophomore Thomas Hunter. Morris last night. Their win continued a seven-game win streak at home. See 2009 and 2010. 1 constant in the past two years with See CRIME, Page 3 page 12 for the full game story.

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The event will take place engaging political speaker," said at the Performing Arts Center Jada Holsey, also a graduate and is free and open to the assistant in the Multicultural public. Student Center. Davis has been a civil rights "We've been trying to get and social justice activist since her here for years and we're the 1970s whose primary excited because this has been a platform is equal rights for long and tedious process." people of all races and classes. Forty years later Davis ' She will discuss the progress is still an a political activist made by the civil rights and continues to spread her movement and the work that message of social and racial still needs to be done toward equality with involvement achieving equality. in a number of political "Her struggle is equal rights organizations. for everybody because we are "Everything requires active Angela Davis will speak on one country and we should all work," Holsey said. "You don't campus Thrusday. be together in harmony," said want to become complacent SPECIAL PHOTO LaMarquis King, a graduate and say that everything is fine. assistant for the Multicultural You can't just say that it no By DANIEL FITZGERALD Student Center. longer exists." staff reporter "Basically she's going to The event is sponsored show how the fight back then and organized by the Office of Civil rights activist Angela translates to us being able to the Vice President of Student Davis will speak at Georgia walk together on the pedestrian Affairs and Enrollment Southern this Thursday in and into the same building." Management " and the honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. "She's an active and Multicultural Student Center. www.thegeorgeanne.com Tuesday, January 25, 2011 3

Danilowicz said he believes it will higher," he said. from page 1 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS RANK help lead to even more diversity. "As a college, we do a really good "I knew that we really support "Knowing now how good we are job of predicting the progression, The George-Anne is the official in the ad. Further, the newspaper all of our freshmen very well and ;at being successful in progressing so it makes sense that our numbers student newspaper of Georgia is not responsible for any damages try to get them engaged and so and graduating our minority would be within the top part of the Southern University, owned and caused due to an ad's omission form a after I thought about it I wasn't students, I absolutely believe that national scope." operated by GSU students using particular edition and its responsibility really surprised except to see how will encourage even more minority Stallings said the college does facilities provided by the university. solely is to reschedule the ad in the well we had done relative to other students to come here because we not necessarily have a plan to attract The newspaper is the oldest next regular edition at the regular universities," said Danilowicz. are actively trying to promote them minorities, but that the faculty does continuously published newspaper advertising rates. in Bulloch County. The newspaper Danilowicz credits the success of and retain them in these fields," he a good job of advancing students. is a designated public forum for the STUDENTS BEWARE: The George- minority students to an increase in said. "I would love to tell you that Georgia Southern community.The Anne screens all advertisements prior minority faculty member in COST Dontarie Stallings, assistant we have an organized, deliberate newspaper is published twice weekly, to publication. The newspaper strives and that students are participating in professor of chemistry and process for accomplishing this task, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, during to accept ads for legitimate products undergraduate research during their the faculty advisor of National but it's the exact opposite. We don't," most of the academic year. Any and services only. Students are urged first two years in the program. Organization for the_ Professional he said. questions regarding content should to exercise caution when replying to "We encourage our students Advancement of Black Chemists "As it turns out when you do a be directed to the student editor by ads-particularly those which require to start undergraduate research as and Chemical Engineers, said he was good job, good things happen and I phone at 912.478.5246 or at gaeditor® a credit card number, other personal freshmen and while we don't target also surprised by the ranking. think the numbers are just a result of georgiasouthern.edu. information, or money in advance of minorities for that proportionally, "When you look at the number of -getting the right demographics and the delivery of a product or service. they're participating just as much minorities that are graduating with once having the right demographics, Mail subscriptions are not available Students are also urged to report to the at this time. Readers may access the as any other students, and as a STEM degrees in the country you making sure that you're doing a newspaper any suspicious offers which newspaper and its archives at www. they might see in an ad. Remember, if consequence that keeps a lot of realize that the numbers are really good job of nurturing and creating gadaily.com. an offer seems too good to be true, it students interested in the topic," he low and the concentration of STEM really strong avenues of professional probably is. said. majors within our college is a lot development." ADVERTISING: The newspaper accepts advertising as a community service to PUBLICATION INFORMATION: The help defray publication costs. Inquiries newspaper is printed by Signature should be directed to ADS or PAGES by Offset in Jacksonville, Fla. bicycle theft, and two other theft Corrections calling 912.478.5418-or 912.478-0566. reports during the five-week Fax any questions to 912.478.7113 or NOTICE: Readers may pick up one free from page 1 CRIME break, said Briley. The article, "Heath insistute to e-mail adsWgeorgiasouthern.edu. copy, and a second for a roommate The only category to experience The Statesboro Police address rural need," in Thursday, Jan. or acquaintance, at distribution sites. The George-Anne receives additional Additional copies are 50 cents each an increase was robberies, with Department also a 48 percent 20, 201 Is edition of The George- support, in part, from the Student and are available at the Williams Center. one. reported case in 2010 and drop in burglaries over the break, Anne incorrectly identified professor Activities Budget Committee. Unauthorized removal of additional none in 2009. said Capt. Scott Brunson of SPD. Jacob Warren, assistant professor of copies from a distribution site "Assaults are down, burglaries During that time, University edpidemiology in the Jiann-Ping Hsu The deadline for reserving space constitutes theft under Georgia law, a are way down. That's just Police as well as Statesboro Police College of Public Health as James and submitting advertising copy misdemeanor offense punishable by a absolutely wonderful. The major increased officers and patrols. Warren. is noon, one week prior to the fine and/or jail time. Editors will seek to problems we have are with thefts, Briley credits the drop in Additionally, Elaine Marshall intended publication date. For more have any person(s) who removes more assaults, that kind of stuff' Briley crime to an "educational blitz" was misidenfitied as a professor information, rate cards, sample than the authorized number of copies said. held before the break to educate in the College of Liberal Arts and publications, contact the advertising from distribution sites prosecuted to "But they're down across the students, faculty and staff about Social Sciences. She is a professor in manager or student media director. the full extent of the law. board. Not just down, but way how to protect themselves from the College of Health and Human The advertiser is responsible for any For more information about the down." theft. Sciences. errors in advertisements and its liability newspaper, please call the Student The winter break also saw "If we can keep that up, that If you spot an error in Trie George- for adjustments is limited to the Media office at 912.478.7459. limited criminal activity. There same mentality, then we'll be good Anne, please contact Charles Minshew amount of space the error occupied was one reported burglary, one to go," he said. [email protected]. VIEWS 4 Tuesday, January 25, 2011 The George-Anne

The sky is the limit and Eagles are up for the challenge

The only way to go from here is up. Georgia Southern University has gained national recognition for the number of students who apply and then actually enroll. Its hard to believe even as a student, that GSU surpassed Ivy League schools such as Yale and Princeton. The ranking signifies that Georgia Southern and Statesboro are no longer just places in between Savannah and Macon. Georgia Southern is no longer a safety school for people who don't get into UGA or Georgia Tech. In fact, you won't find either of those schools on this list. While being the only school in Georgia in the top 20, Marcus Barkley/STAFF GSU also was the number one school in the Southeast in this ranking. Over the years, Georgia Southern has transformed Goodbye to balanced news, hello apathy from a small college to a renowned university, visited by people from near and far. There's a reason that nearly Opinions today are falling bland. credible. 20,000 students are enrolled here. The ranking proves Everything finds its way to politics To use a cliche, the greatest trick that. eventually, right? People have to side the devil ever pulled was convincing But, the ranking doesn't mean the university community somewhere on some issue and take the world he didn't exist. If the news can stop working. SAT standards have improved and the a stand, and when someone decides does not find a way to stay unbiased, value of a Georgia Southern degree is rising. Students, to play the middle they simply seem, then it is nothing more than a devil tempting the masses to lean one faculty and staff need to keep pushing one another to ignorant or indecisive instead of American. way or another. Despite the obvious accomplish their goals. BROCK VICKERS There is hardly a media news oxymoronic nature of this article, Be proud Eagles. This ranking reflects each and every outlet today that is not telling the jobs themselves. . opinions just cannot compare to one of you. people how to perceive an issue. What is the first news source news sources. Rupurt Murdoch wants Fox News to that comes to mind? Regardless With the nature of the current tell people how to think, but they are the name, it is highly likely that the news market, personalities such as not the only ones. The days of fair news outlet is bias, whether it is Bill O'Reily and Keith Olberman THE GEORGE-ANNE and balanced news are gone, and the partially or entirely. I find myself should not be leading the tide of days of yellow journalism are back. in a conundrum because I realize their respective parties, fueling the Editor-in-Chief Charles MinshS'vV The political ear is turning dull the importance of the political fire that is people. Managing Editor Natalie Demarko because there is an overload of atmosphere but often end up tuning News sources, whether it is News Editor Nikki Wiley politics. Politics matter, Hitler knew out important daily issues because of television or print, hold a great Asst. News Colleen McNally this, even the dumbest person in a the mass media approach. power over the people they are Arts Editor ..'.'. Mallory McLendon political science class knows this, How long does it take for a meant to serve, They control the Asst. Arts Aria Gabol but in the modern world there is political issue to be beaten into the distribution of facts. With their ear Opinions Editor Quenton Smith a tendency to think it is all that ground? Not long at the pace media on the grindstone, they connect Sports Editor Latrice Williams us to the rest of the world. This Design Editor Jessica Lester matters. moves these days as the internet Copy Editor Arielle Coambes Unfortunately, red and blue, takes hold of the first word, passes engagement between news and the political colors not patriot colors, it along down the media pipeline to people creates a bond. At no point VIEWS POLICIES shape our lives in ways we don't television sources and grey haired can this bond ever be broken or The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions even realize. We vote and move on, news anchors and is then circulated manipulated for any reason, political and guest -columns. All copy submitted should be 350 words or less, typed, and sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to gaeditor@ and this is not a noble quality. at a rate that would drive a mad man or not. georgiasouthern.edu. All submissions must be signed and include phone However, as endless a bounty as sane. number for verification. GSU students should include their academic politics offers, they are not the only What is worse is that the "truth" major, year and hometown. The editors reserve the right to reject any submission and edit submissions for length. thing in this world that matters and is tainted. The news becomes a at times, we seem to forget that. matter of opinion and is released to Opinions expressed herein are those of the student writers and editors and DO the public with the slightest tweak, Brock is a senior Theater and NOT necessarily reflect those of the faculty, staff or administration of GSU, the Suddenly, how the government Student Media Advisory Board or the University System of Georgia. creates jobs is more important than or omission.of a fact so that it seems Journalism major from Alma, Ga.

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www.thegeorgeanne.com Tuesday, January 25, 2011 5 Taking charge: Watch it before you listen to the ratings

what kind of content the show in question has, regardless of the rating (Google the "11 Naughtiest Moments in Animaniacs" to see examples of a TV-Y7 show that didn't so much fly under the radar as flew a stealth bomber three feet in front of it). They also don't take time to make sure their kids aren't actually watching it - how many people even knew that the V-Chip was made so that you can block programs of a Last week, MTV launched an certain rating, or even entire channels, which Americanized version of the British show I will do with MTV when I have kids. Skins. I myself chose sleep over watching it, Same thing with movies. Movie ratings but I do know a few people who watched and can have a huge disconnect with the actual complained how the whole episode really appropriateness of the film, depending on WAS just a remake with American actors—as what you want to expose your kid to. The real APS problems opposed to shows like The Office which came PG ratings are doled out for the smallest administrators feel their jobs were on the line up with original material. drop of blood, but if all the characters are enough to violate serious ethical boundaries? However, another critic included the blood free (i.e. the Transformers animated The answer, oddly enough, is simple: Every Parents Television Council, who called on movie from the '80s), you can dismember public sector job is on the line. advertisers to drop support for the program them on screen and keep a G And Educators, policy analysts, and lawmakers as well as Federal investigation into whether conversely, some PG-13 films can be rather are unsure whether Deal's no-furlough pledge is it violated anti-obscenity laws, like the group tame and appropriate if the parents' are based on districts banking local funds equivalent claims. willing to be lax on the realism of the violence CHARLES FEAGAIN to their share of the stimulus bill's money, so The first has been reasonably successful, (i.e. most superhero films). ^ local districts are preparing for the worst. as large advertisers such as Taco Bell, Wrigley Parents don't do research into films first, Last week, the Southern Association of Deal's budget does provide $30 million and GM all pulled advertisements from though - they just see the rating OR the Colleges and Schools placed Atlanta Public more in direct K-12 funding, but still shorts the program. However, no word has yet content (i.e. "superhero") and take their kid Schools on probation. children by around $60 million, according developed on the second, and I for one hope without actually learning what the film is This comes after years of test score struggle, to the Quality Basic Education Act, which is it doesn't. about, and then complain about how their kid culminating in the CRCT "Testgate" scandal the states enrollment-based school funding Let me be clear - from what I've read, the was exposed to such stuff. which resulted in the pending resignation of formula, which is a law. This does not take into show itself is, at least to me and obviously Parents: start taking responsibility for your its chief, Beverly Hall. Immediately declaring a consideration the now depleted $140 million many others - morally reprehensible. It's kids' moral upbringing. Learn why a show or state of emergency, Gov. Nathan Deal called an in federal stimulus money provided by the definitely not something I'd let my kids, if film gets a rating, and find out why your kids emergency meeting with all Atlanta lawmakers American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. and when I have them, watch. And I'm not are interested in watching said show. and Mayor Kasim Reed. Deal's chief spokesman Brian Robinson defending it under the First Amendment, Learn to use the technology at your Deal pressed the issue of emergency act on, was more candid, and said, "As the money was either (though there are merits to such a disposal to keep your kids from watching the saying he looked into the legality of removing distributed to local school districts by the state, defense, I'm not going to stand on them stuff you don't want them to watch. Atlanta Public School Board members, although the state told them, 'Use this money now, set for this article). But the more groups like Keep an eye on their internet habits, too, it was not possible. With much of the media aside your local funds you were going to spend PTC get their way in one area, the less work rather than depend on a "You Must be 18 or attention still tightly focused on the area after for the future,'" Robinson said. "If they did as parents themselves are actually going to do Older" button (here's a hint: unless the kid the "Clayton Debacle" of two years ago, the instructed, they should have more money than when it comes to raising a child. thinks his computer's being bugged/watched Atlanta Public Schools leaders are on the hot they did last year." For example, consider the V-Chip. First, by a parent or government agency, it doesn't seat. Money is the root of all evil, supposedly. This appears to be the classic bait and few people know exactly what each little logo stop them). And PTC: stop worrying about Leaders at this emergency meeting had a quick switch. School systems who were struggling means, and with good reason. legislating what's on the tube and more about fingers to point, but is the real issue being to stay open, drowning in furloughs and early They're often applied haphazardly.n letting parents know about worrying material ignored? retirements, were given a bailout by both the my experience, to the point that even an before it hits the air. "SACS based its decision on the squabbling federal and state governments, but the money interested consumer would be able to discern Most shows have websites that explain of the APS Board of Education, but the problem had a catch. the reasons why one show was given a PG what its about - don't let the genie out of the really goes back to the cheating on state exams Use it all now, and lay off no teachers, or lay rating and two others were given TV-14 bottle and then complain when it refuses to by teachers and administrators who felt their off some teachers now and some teachers the rating. get back in. jobs were on the line," AJC blogger Maureen next fiscal year, a catch 22 to say the least. Do However, that nice little logo says what Downey said in a recent post. you have a problem with what you are hearing? is and isn't appropriate, so the parents see it The key phrase here is "who felt their jobs The next election is 91 weeks away. and tell little Johnny and Suzie to watch or John DiPietro is a senior political science were on the line." Now, let's ask the question no Charles Feagain is a senior sociology major not watch the show without actually seeing major from John's Creek, Ga. one is asking: Why did Atlanta teachers and from Detroit, Mich. CAREER SERVICES

WINNER OF THE APPRENTICE " BILL Win a chance to have dinner with Bill RANCIC Rancic, winner of the first Apprentice!

Participate in an essay contest for a chance In a short essay (approximately 500 words), Amy Rowell at [email protected]. to win an opportunity to have dinner with describe howyOur experiences at Georgia Southern Applications can be picked up in Career Services Bill Rancic, winner of the first Apprentice! have prepared you for your future career. or found on the Career Services website at www. On Monday, February 21st, Career Services georgiasouthern.edu/career. You must include the

MONDAY, FEB. 21 and the. Office of Student Leadership and — The essay should be approximately 500 words. attached application with your essay. 7:00 P.M. AT THE Civic Engagement will be hosting Mr. Rancic — Winners will be contacted by Wednesday, For more information, please contact Career as. the evening keynote speaker for the Life February 16th to confirm availability. Services at 912-478-5197. After College Conference. As the winner of — Essays AND the application must be hand Deadline to submit essay and application: the first Apprentice, Bill Rancic knows the delivered to Career Services located on the Friday, February 4th by 5:00 pm. importance of seizing opportunities in life and first floor of the Williams Center Room # 1047 distinguishing himself in his career. Williams Center or they can be e-mailed to Ms. YOUR STUDENT ACTIVITY IKES AT WORK Best Places to Work CO-OP, INTERNSHIP & Glassdoor.com recently released its 3rd Annual Employees' Choice Award for Best Places to Work. The companies were chosen by the people who know them best- their employees. SUMMER. JOB FAIR. The top 20 companies are: 1. Facebook 7. SAS Institute 11. CareerBuilder 17. Goldman Sachs Wednesday, February 2, 2011 2. Southwest Airlines 8. Slalom Consulting 12. MITRE 18. McKinsey& 3. Bain & Company 9. Overstock.com 13. QuikTrip Company 11:00 am—3:00 pm 4. General Mills 10. Susquehanna 14. Shutterfly 19. National Russell Union Ballroom 5. Edelman International Group 15. NetApp Instruments 6. Boston Consulting 16. Trader Joe's 20. Apple Professional Dress is Required! Bring Plenty Resumes! Students and recent alumni should take these and all companies that made the lis into consideration when searching for internships. Co-ops, or full-time jobs. To view th complete list visit http://www.glassdoor.com/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm To view registered companies log into Eagle Career Net/NACElink found at www. georgias outhern.edu/career The 50 Best Careers of 2011 U.S. News Weekly recently highlighted the 50 Best Careers of 2011. Students should take into account these professions when choosing their major or deciding on their career field. These fields were chosen on the basis of job growth projections, salary data, and other factors CAREER WORKS! like job satisfaction. With an aging baby boom generation, healthcare still continues to make the top of the list. 3pm Extreme Makeover. Resume Edition Technology positions also make up a huge portion of the top-choice careers. The following 4pm Internships & Job Search Strategies 5pm Aoing the Interview are a 25 of the 50 that made the list:

Business Jobs: 3pm Acing the Interview Healthcare Jobs: Social Service Jobs: 4pm Extreme Makeover: Resume Edition •Accountant •Athletic Trainer •Education Administrator 5pm Find & Apply for Fed. Internship-Summer 2011 •Financial Advisor •Registered Nurse • Marriage and family therapist

•Logistician •Physician Assistant •Mediator 3pm Choosing a Major & Career •Actuary •Physical Therapist •Medical and Public Health unch your Career Using Unkedln •Meeting Planner •School Psychologist Social Worker ow to Work a Career Fair •Urban Planner Creative & Service Jobs: Technology Jobs: 3pm Internship & Job Search Strategies 4pm Choosing a Major & Career •Curator •Biomedical Engineer To view the full list or for sr Using Linkedln •Multimedia Artist •Civil Engineer more details on these jobs visit WED02J6JI •Technical Writer •Computer Software Engineer www.usnews.com/bestcareers ng in May! Find FT •Interpreter/Translator •Hydrologist All wortcfrnps wlil be heM [n •Film & Video Editor •Meteorologist CAREER SERVICES

Mock Interview Day - Wednesday, February 9th

The job search process is never easy and at last semester with GEICO. "The recruiter called times full of anxiety, especially interviewing for me out on things I knew that I did but had never the first time. On Wednesday, February 9, 2011 gotten feedback on, it will make me better", Adam you can now receive help to relieve some of said. the anxiety by participating in Mock Interview During the mock interviews students can Wednesday Day. The Office of Career Services is bringing expect to have the recruiters ask questions that Continuing Edu Co-Op, Internship & Summer Job Fair in over ten recruiting professionals to conduct they would have during a real interview for both 11:00-3:00 Russeil Union Ballroom Dining For Success mock interviews. Sophomores though Graduate full-time and internship positions. Each mock 6:00 pm Russell Union Ballroom Deadline to register at Career Services is Students can get immediate feedback on their interview is scheduled for one hour. Students February 11th (Seniors Only) interviewing skills. are able to sign up for a mock interview on Eagle Thursday This is the second Mock Interview Day that Career Net/NACElink system located on the Government, Military, Non-Profit Career Services sponsored this year. During the Career Services website at www.georgiasouthern. Career Fair Wednesday fall semester, Career • Services had 8 employers edu/career. Students have until Sunday, February 11:00-3:00 Russell Union Ballroom Employer Panel: How to Work a and over 30 students take part in this professional 6th by midnight to sign up for a mock interview Career Fair development experience. "This is honestly and timeslot. If students have questions or need 9:00-10:00 Recreation Activity Center truthfully an experience that every student in the assistance, they can contact Heather Scarboro, Monday-Thursday Eagle Expo & Education Career Fair 10:00-2:00 Recreation Activity Center world (not just GSU) should have," said Adam Recruitment Coordinator at hscarboro@ Career Services Workshop Series Allen, an MBA student of his mock interview georgiasouthern.edu or by calling 478-5197. At 3 pm, 4 pm, and 5 pm each day Career Resource Center, Williams Center Join us in our Career Resource Center for a variety of workshops geared to help you succeed MARCH

Wednesday TJ .> -/ J J Mock Interview Day Tuesday-Wednesday All Day Graduation Gala Job Title: Club Management Internship Sign up on Eagle Career Net by February 6th 9:00-6:00 Continuing Education Building Deadline to apply: March 30,2011 Company: Seabrook Island Club Clear for Graduation and more! Job Title: Controller Deadline to apply: January 31,2011 Monday Company: Friendly Express, Inc. Questions? Contact Us: Job Title: AT&T Development Programs & Internships Life After College Conference Deadline to apply: February 11,2011 11:00-3:00 Russell Union Ballroom 912.478.5197 Company: AT&T Bill Rancic www.gerorgiasouthern.edu/career Job Title: Entry Level HR Professional Performing Arts Center 1047 Williams Center Deadline to apply: February 1,2011 Company: Georgia Pacific Job Title: Sales Rep/Trade Marketing Deadline to appiy: January 31,2011 Company: RJ Reynolds Job Title: Environmental Internship 2011 GOVERNMENT, MILITARY Deadline to apply: February 2,2011 Company: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) & NON-PROFIT CAREER FAIR " Job Title: Journalism & Media Internship Deadline to apply: February:!, 2011 Company: Georgia Press Educational Foundation , Meet Recruiters from Government Agencies (note and federal), the Military, & Non-Profit Organization* Job Title: Special Events Intern Deadline to apply: January 31,2bl1 , Remember to bring plenty of resumes Company: Camp Twin Lakes , Professional Dress Required! Job Title: GBI Internship Deadline to apply: February 15,2011 Company: Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) Thursday, February 3, 2011 To view the detailed job descriptions, application instructions, or additional postings log into the 11:00 am—3:00 pr Eagle Career Net/NACElink system found at www.georgiasouthern.edu/career. Russell Union Ballrc

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New judges bring fresh flavor to 'Idol' The Buzz List Commentary by Mallory McLendon

Seacrest. The show started their ■ 'No Stings Attached'gets a journey in New Jersey and then to 50% on rottentomatoes.com. By MATTHEW LANE New Orleans. After the first two I feel like Ashton Kutcher staff reporter nights, it would appear that change should try and step out of his is good. romantic comedy phase and No, there is no one that can or do something interesting. will parellel Simon's vicious and Remember the 'Butterfly "" has certainly cruel personality, but what Tyler and Effect'? At least that had grown up fast. Already debuting its Lopez bring to the table is so fresh, some substance. tenth season, "Idol" is back for more you almost forget that Simon was singers who want to be the next big even there to begin with. ■ The Dilemma; on the star. This time, there are a few big Tyler has his moments where he other hand, gets a 22% on changes that will have many fans shows he's not afraid to tell someone rottentomatoes.com. Really, discussing what's to become of one their singing is awful. Lopez, on the Image released by FOX I wish someone would stop of Fox's best reality shows. other hand, is a joy to watch because putting out these movies The four-judge system has been she is a nice, sweet judge who doesn't our television, but there were a lot disappointing as things start to get that just have no purpose at reversed (thank goodness) back try to mimic Paula. of people who received that special in the serious stage of the show. all. Just saying. to only three judges. Ellen, Kara, Unfortunately, one vital part of trip to Hollywood who probably Only time will tell if the show and Simon are all gone, but their "Idol" is the singers who walk away should've been sent packing. brings excitement like when it used ■ Keith Olbermann finally replacements have been entertaining with a golden ticket at the end of It's hard to say whether Tyler and to have gems such as Elliot Yamin talks a bit about his abrupt so far. the show, because they are the ones Lopez felt the need to go easy on and Mandisa. departure from his career at Aerosmith's and we'll be watching in the spring the contestants, but if they continue MSNBC. Of course, he still Jennifer Lopez hop on board with time when we should be typing up to allow bad singers in, then the Check out: didn't say much, just that the and host Ryan research papers. It might have been next few episodes are going to be "America's Got Talent" rumors around the "death of his career"are exaggerated.

■ 'Lie to me; one of Fox's 'Black Swan' is a compelling piece of art hit shows, gets slammed with a lawsuit this week. Apparently, they took the piece to the latter. It's hard to imagine but twice as many crippling idea off of another screen the worlds of classical ballet and inhibitions. play that was written By SARAH FONSECA professional wrestling ever having As she struggles to gain for a novel called "The staff reporter anything in common aside from the ballet director's (Vincent Interview Room"by Roderick Spandex leotards. Yet by painting two Cassel) approval, she begins Anscombe. Obviously, Fox very similar portraits of two vastly to lose touch with reality. This fails so hard, they need to different characters, Aronofsky has is further antagonized by the steal ideas to fill air time. Black Swan has garnered so much successfully humanized the pains arrival of Lib/ (Mila Kunis), a critical acclaim In the past month that come with our passions. tattooed, free-spirited ballerina ■ Taylor Swift seems to be back that its now nearly Impossible to In The Wrestler, Randy "The visiting from San Francisco, with Jake Gyllenhaal, even recall hew challenging it was to Ram" Robinson (Mickey Reurke) Lily serves as the ultimate after he supposedly broke up track down a local screening of is an aging performance artist who deppelganger, possessing every with her. What is he, like 30? the film during its initial limited must come to terms with hew the quality that Nina is willing to They broke up because of release, Ballet, at first glance, is not profession has affected his health die for, age differences. I agree, don't something that sells movie tickets. and interpersonal relationships, Watching Nina's descent date children, please. White it's doubtful that tht Hack Swans Nina (Natalie Penman) inte madness is dementia= average Georgia Southern Student experiences a similaf-aibeit more inducing in itself, There are ■ Justin Bieber is getting a hair knows much about ballet outside Of internalized-struggle with sacrifices many moments where one is unsure Special Photo cut sometime in 2011. But, the obligatory holiday performance she makes fof art. what is happening en screen is these days, I find I don't even of The Nutcracker, it's likely that Black Swan centers around an entirely in Nina's head er if it is free-spirited rolls in films such as care enough to make fun most are familiar with director NYC ballet company's production actually occurring.- Such is the nature garden State and Closer.- Tht Oscar of the people who do care Darren Aronefsky's body of work, ef Ivanev's Swan Lake and tht ef a mental breakdown^ busz surrounding her performance about such things. which includes' Pi, Requiem for competition surrounding the Pertmarfs dee-eyed portrayal ef is much deserved.- a Dream and, more recently, The starring role. Nina, the perfectionist Nina is unlike any she's previously Wrestler. daughter of a former ballerina, Check out: Information compiled from undertaken, and is quite jarring if TheHollywoodReporter.com, Black Swan serves as a companion has lead role ambitions and talent, one is only familiar with her mere "Requiem For a Dream" Variety.com and Billboard.com - * '

www.thegeorgeanne.com Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9 Is 3D technology really worth it at the box office?

By MATTHEW LANE The big question is whether people really MMC digital filming, knows what goes behind They do this because they feel 3D is "in" and it staff reporter enjoy watching these movies in 3D, or if they making a 3D movie. will make them more money from customers. would be just as happy watching it in plain old "There are many ways to create 3D. movies," Furthermore, they make money off of the It wasn't long ago people were talking 2D. While the depth and the feel of the movie said Foxwell. "But the two most common ways glasses, in addition to the ticket." about the new movie "." Although makes the experience feel real, is it really worth used by film studios today are the use of two In the end, you can be the judge as to "Jackass" is hilarious, what caught my attention the three dollars at the box office? cameras aligned side by side mimicking the whether spending a little more money for that is how long my roommates were able to'have Jarrett Roberts said, "I think it's really human eyes and digital creation of the second extra dimension is worth it. As you can see, a conversation about it — not the movie cool for certain movies, [like] "Avatar" and angle. Many movies use a combination of both the liking of 3D movies varies among people necessarily, but how the movie was in 3D. "Jackass," but overall it's more of a fad and methods." vastly. If you haven't noticed by now, movies in it's going to fade away because movies will be As to why 3D movies are so expensive, As for Foxweel, he said, "I'm not a fan of 3D are becoming the new trend for these past made that don't need to be in 3D." Foxwell said, "3D involves two cameras for these movies. They are very expensive for few years. Several movies have implemented Sophomore James Bartels said, "Just every one camera in 2D. When doing 3D everyone. The idea of 3D has the potential of the technology and even more will be hitting because a movie is in 3D isn't going to make digitally, it involves creating the second camera being magical, but when the format is forced , theatres within the next few months. me want to see it more." i angle in CGI, which is time consuming and upon directors and filmographers, the choices Some of the past movies that many of you Brooke Graham, sophomore, said, "I don't very costly." are gone to use the format that's actually best have probably already seen in 3D are: "My like them. They give me a headache." Another interesting aspect of 3D movies is for the story." Bloody Valentine," "Toy Story 3," "Monsters If anyone has recently seen "Saw 3D," you how the notion came to be a reality. Who knows, it may only be a matter of time vs. Aliens," "The Polar Express," "Jaws," "The can see how it was a little discomforting. "Many of the artists that direct and until 4D movies start to kick in. Final Destination," "Resident Evil: Afterlife," Imagine how hard it is to eat popcorn when photograph movies are forced by production Future releases that will be in 3D are as "The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl," you see blood and guts flying right at your face." companies even after expressing that they follows: "Cars 2," "Contagion," "Kung Fu Panda "Avatar," "Tron" and, just recently, the movie To go deeper into the subject, Brent Foxwell, don't want to," said Foxwell. "Producers are 2," "The Green Lantern," "Thor" and "Pirates of "Saw3D." who is majoring in communication arts and the ones in charge of making the movie in 3D. the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." A new star is in the 'Boro

ByARIAGABOL assistant arts editor

Up-and-coming country star Brantley Gilbert will be in concert this weekend January 28 at 6 p.m. at Retrievers. News about Gilbert coming to Georgia Southern has spread like wildfire, and country Upcoming Events lovers are ecstatic about the artist performing so close. 1/25- Unplugged Junior Kalli .Cuny and sophomore Elizabeth Bailey both- have already bought 7:00 pm @ RU Starbucks their tickets and cannot wait for this weekend. "I love him. His lyrics are very relatable," said Cuny. "I am a new Brantley fan," said Bailey. "But 1/27 - Free Late Night Bowling he is amazing. His song, 'My Kinda Party,' is a remarkable song that Jason Aldean sang." Courtesy of Steve Tusman 11:00 pm - 2:00 am & The Clubhouse Gilbert's music has moved his fans by his growing up in the south could both relate and deep and beautiful lyrics. rock out to," said Haley Murray, freshman. "If Freshman Elizabeth Young said, "Brantley he continues making music with this kind of 1/28 - Free Movie: is the best. His songs are just so real." heart and variety, with a voice like that, he •Longtime fan Kemmer Mingis, freshman, could really become the next best thing in 7 & 9:00 pm @ Russell Union Theater said, "He is one of my favorite artists, and his country music." voice is just beautiful." Brantley Gilbert will be performing at Freshman Haley Murray said, "One of his Retriever's Friday; January 28 at 6 p.m. Since newer songs, 'Kick it in the Sticks', is definitely tickets sold in less than 24 hours, they added Your StuderiT Activity Fees at Wore a true-blood redneck song that anyone another performance on Saturday, January 29. CLASSIFIEDS 10 Tuesday, January 25, 2011 The George-Anne

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Polar Bear Plunge The game consists of two teams, Inner Tube Water Polo is free CRI will host its first Polar Bear each with six players. There are five play from 7:30- 10 p.m. Come with Plunge on January 31 from 7 to 9 "field" players and one goalie per team. a group of friends or just come alone p.m! The outdoor pool will only be Players must travel through the water and join a team! open for 15 minutes. So come brave via sitting on water tubes and throw the cold and jump in to play some a ball from one teammate to another. Swim To Summer outdoor pool volleyball. Indoor pool The ultimate goal is to score in the Swim to Summer is a new games will also be held throughout other team's net, which are actually set swimming incentive program where the night. up on the gutters of the pool. Here's participants can choose to swim the the part that makes the game super distance of some of the most popular Inner Tube Water Polo intense: You can flip your opponents summer destinations. Each location Head over the CRI Aquatics out their tubes if they are in possession has been divided by 10 in order to Center tomorrow, January 26, to of the ball. So if you have the ball, you make the distances more reasonable play an intense game of Inner Tube better be able to get rid of it quickly or to swim, with 1 mile being equal to Water Polo! If you have never heard paddle with your hands to get away 36 laps. Some locations include such of Inner Tube Water Polo, here's the from your opponent. Otherwise, hotspots as Miami, Destin, Orlando, breakdown: you'll be underwater! and Atlanta. In order to participate, swimmers just need to choose their destination SOUTHERN and sign up on the CRI Aquatics website. Then, keep track of your ADVENTURES laps and report back to the lifeguard on duty after each swim, who will record your progress. Participants will receive two emails throughout the semester updating them on their progress. Participants may choose to swim multiple destinations, but you WAKir must start back at zero each time. Swimmers will win a free t-shirt TO CLIMBING 3-5PM when their destination is reached. EB5 CANOEING 101 10 AM-I PM The person who swims the longest It's time to show off your awesome badminton skills! The CRI Birdie FEB 9 INTRO TO CLIMBING 8-10 PM distance will receive both a CRI Bash is set to take place on Tuesday, January 25 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. At FEBI5 BIKE MAINTENCE 8-10 PM t-shirt and towel. The complete list the Birdie Bash, basketball court 3 will be transformed into free play FEB 16 CAMPFIRE COOKING 3-5 PM of destinations and distances can be badminton courts. Racquets and birdies will be available for checkout at FEBI7 LEAD CLIMBING 8-10 PM found on the CRI website. the Equipment Rental Center. FEB 22 INTRO TO CLIMBING 3-5 PM MAR 22 LEAD CLIMBING 8-10 PM MAR 26 SEA KAYAKING 101 10 AM-I PM MAR 28 INTRO TO CLIMBING 3-5 PM This Week at CRI MAR 29 BIKE MAINTENANCE 8-10 PM APR 5 LEAD CLIMBING 8-10 PM Tuesday, Jan. 25: Thursday, Jan. 27: APR 13 CANOEING 101 6-9 PM . Registration Closes: Basketball & Wheelchair Bouldering Night Out, 7 p.m. APR 19 INTRO TO CLIMBING 3-5 PM Basketball APR 27 SEA KAYAKING 101 6-9 PM • Intro to Climbing Clinic, 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30: . Sea Kayaking 101 Clinic. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26: • Inner Tube Water Polo Free Play, 7:30 p.m. - Monday, January 31:

CLINICS ARE FREE! ,^ n . 10 p.m. • Soccer Officials Clinic I. 9-11 p.m., Seminar PRE-REGISTER AT MEMBER SERVICES /^SJL1 • Adventure Movie Series, 8 p.m. room OR SOUTHERN ADVENTURES CENTER ^™thern.eTu/cn • Basketball Captain's Meeting. 6, 7, or 8 p.m., • Registration Opens: Inner Tube Water Polo Seminar Room. • Intro to Climbing Clinic, 3-5 p.m. SPORTS 12 Tuesday, January 25, 2011 The George-Anne Lady Eagles continue winning streak at Hanner turnovers, but made up from their take the lead, but the Eagles held on By LATRICE WILLIAMS errors with four steals and two trips late in the second half. Krista Tate sports editor to the foul line. The Terriers ended appeared to have suffered an arm its eight minute drought with a injury midway through the second The Eagles women's basketball three pointer, but the Eagles still half, but her injury still remains team defeated Wofford 57-41 last maintained a 19-6 lead. unknown. night despite an injury that took The Eagles' momentum didn't On Saturday night, The Lady starter Krista Tate out of the game in disappear and they continued to Eagles fell to Furman. the second half. run the floor and put points on the In the matchup against Furman, The Eagles won the tipoff but board. The Terriers 16 turnovers Frye scored a game high 17 points, quickly lost the handle. helped the Lady Eagles achieve a but it wasn't enough to lead the The Terriers ended a two minute 28-17 lead at the break. Frye led the Eagles past the Paladins. GSU let a drought with a shot from behind team with eight points, two steals, 30-21 lead slip away at the top of the the arc. Jamie Navarro responded two assists, and five rebounds. second half. quickly with a three pointer to tie The Eagles took the first The Paladins took a one point the game. possession at the start of the second lead with just six minutes remaining Meredith Frye dished out a two half, but the Terriers drew first blood in regulation. A jump shot and a few off the give and go from a Navarro and cut the deficit to six. free throw attempts helped propel steal. The Eagles and Terriers Lacy Dowling nailed back to back Furman to a 58-50 win. exchanged steals and shot attempts, threes to put the Eagles back up in The Lady Eagles will return to but the Eagles would get the better double digits. The Terriers were able Hanner Fieldhouse February 5 Andrew Partain/STAFF half as they led by 11 midway to slow down the Eagles offensively against UNC Greensboro. Guard Krista Tate steals the ball from the Terriers in the first half. Tate through the first half. and forced them to take quick shots. Latrice Williams can be contacted injured her arm in the second half. The Lady Eagles won 57-41. The Eagles suffered from four Wofford made an attempt to at [email protected]

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