James Takes Surprise Win Over JSU's Folsom
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VIEWS:A diflerent take on the Susan Smith situation, page 6 * FEATURES: Part 2 of a look at eating disorders, page 8 UPSET! James takes surprise win over JSU's Folsom By Scott Stansell with Jamie Cole Staff editors Finalists for queen Governor Jim Folsom, a JSU graduate 1 and board of trustee member, was denied a announced full term in office when former governor Kerrie Denise Bentley ofBirming- and Republican ham. She is a sophomore majoring in Fob James won psychology. Bentley is sponsored by the narrowest gu- bernatorial race in Zeta Tau Alpha. What James' win Alabama history. Kris Bush of Childersburg, Ala. She means to JSU A number of is a sophomore majoring in communi- boxes were still cation. Bush is sponsored by Delta out in the early Zeta. Wednesday Julie Hendon of Sand Rock, Ala. morning, but the Associated Press declared She is a sophomore majoring in James the winner with just over 50% of the marketing. Hendon is sponsored by votes cast. Chere' Leo My vote counts: JSU Alpha Omicron Pi. The race reflected what was happening student Julian Thornton casts his vote in statewide elections Tuesday. Julie Holcombe of Douglasville, all over the nation as Republican candi- The other key race, for Lieutenant Gov- done in by a heavy GOP voter turnout. Ga. She is a sophomore majoring in dates were swept into office in state and ernor, was not a surprise. With a little less At what was to be Folsom's victory social work. Holcombe is sponsored national elections. than 15% of the boxes reported, Republi- celebration, one of his campaign workers by Alpha Xi Delta. In addition to James' victory in the can Charles Graddick conceded and Don told reporters the closeness of the race Lana Tapscott of Hartselle, la. governor's race, Republican attorney gen- Siegelman won by a large margin, almost "can be attributed to the national trend of She is a senior majoring in psychol- eral candidate Jeff Sessions knocked in- two to one. leaning toward Republicans." ogy. Tapscott is sponsored by Phi Mu. cumbent Jimmy Evans out of office in Folsom took an early lead Tuesday night See Upset another stunning upset. when the first boxes were reported, but was Guide to festivities, page 11 page 5 Columbia releases Kappa Alpha to break ground on first new house New group interest housing finally underway; more projects expected drug use report r By Emily Wester 66 Teenage users of marijuana, alco- Staff writer hol and cigarettes are more likely to WI Right" now, we're waitina- on the use cocaine and other hard drugs Kappa Alpha will break ground this I The proposed area for the new I Universih; to do work on the . grouped interest housing when they're older, say researchers satu;day a; 11:OO a.m. fo; their new gutters, parking and sewage.. at Columbia University. fraternity house, which will be the then we can get started. The study, "Cigarettes, Alcohol, first in the "Group Interest Housing --Curt Rowland, KA president Marijuana: Gateways to Illegal Drug Area" (G.I.H.A.) to be located on President for Student Affairs, "and Use," was researched by professors campus. there will be enough land for ten at Columbia's Center on Addiction "The University gave us a deal we houses." and Substance Abuse. It indicated really couldn't refuse," said Kappa The Kappa Alpha house will have a bathroom. "It has to be brick," said that 17 percent of teenagers who use Alpha president Curt Rowland. "They mariiuana try cocaine,compared with 7600 square feet of living space, but Rowland. "That's one of the Univer- co-signed the loan with us for our the 6 percent of teen-agers that smoke according to Woodward the Univer- sity standards." and the 5 percent who drink. house." sity standard must be a minimum of "Right now, we're waiting on the The study, which involved more JSU will still own the land, but long 3600 to a maximum of 7200 square University to do work on the gutters, than 30,000 households across the term land leases will be available to feet. The Kappa Alpha house will parking and sewage," said Rowland. nation, states that 89 percent of teens organizations interested in establish- consist of three levels. The second "Then we canget startedon our house."' and adults who use cocaine used ing a residence in the G.I.H.A. "Leas- level will house 22 brothers. The set- See House cigarettes, marijuana or alcohol when ing will be a dollar a year for 50 up of the bedrooms will be suite type, they were younger. years," said Bascom Woodward, Vice that is, two bedrooms will be joined by PMXL *NOVEMBER 9,1934 r THE CHANIICLEER l Kevin Bell, a professional opera singer and Jacksonville native, will be returning home for a benefit concert for the UNION, S.C. Jacksonville Christian Academy. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. on November 26 at the Susan Smith held in cell just miles from funeral site I Anniston High School auditorium. Reserve seats are $20 and I general admission is $10. For further information, contact Jacksonville Christian Acad- emy at 435-3333 or'435-2059. Funeral held for slain boys The football game with Southwest Missouri State, scheduled More than 1,000 mourners were on hand in Union, with her sons trapped in the backseat. for 2 p.m. November 19, has been rescheduled for a 12 noon South Carolina this past weekend as the bodies of Ms. Smith, 23, told police her car had been stolen kickoff in order to avoid a possible conflict with the televised the two boys allegedly drowned by their mother in by a young black man who refused her pleas to let coverage of the Alabama-Auburn game. a nearby lake were laid to rest. her take her children. The Chanticleer accepts announcements on a space-avail- Michael, 3 years old, and Alexander, 14 months A nine-day manhunt ensued before she con- able basis. Submissions are due on Friday before the next old were buried in a small mill town cemetery after fessed. Thursday publication date. family and friends packed the Buffalo United Meth- She is being held without bail and county pros- odist Church. ecutorTommy Pope said he will present the case to 011-7-94. Shawnda Goodgame reported criminal mischief on allowed it to roll down a boat ramp into the water that we can never lose them again." I Street Avenue. I 011-3-94.Harassing communications reported at Curtiss Hall. I GAULKNER COUNTY, ARK. ell-4-94. Derrick A. Cornelius, 22, of Huntsville was arrested on Do not pass go, just break out of jail University Street and charged with menacing, disorderly conduct In wasn't the "Get-Out-Jail- Chief Deputy Sheriff Jim bed as a rope. and assault in the third degree. Free" card, but it was close. Wooley said the men used the The inmates then stole a pickup Three inmates used the tiny wheelbarrow to remove the truck, the authorities said. ell-4-94. Dedrionne M. Battle, 19, of Birmingham was arrested wheelbarrow.from a,blo~opdy tamper-resistant screws On the Wooley said all inmates are al- at McDonald's and was charged with trespassing in the third set to breakout ofjiil on Monday. coverings of the air ducts in their lowed to have Monopoly andother Fugitive warranfs haGe beenis- cai at the ~aulkner~dunt~'~ai1.board games in their cells. degree, disorderly conduct and menacing. sued by the Arkansas State Police The inmates made their escape Bissell was awaiting trial 0x1 ell-4-94. Antonius Dwayne Wherry, 20, of Huntsville was for Donald W. Bissel, 24; Terry through the ducts to the roof. charges of rape and robbery, Lynn Sledge, 27; and Brian They then lowered themselves Sledge on burglary and theft and arrested on University Circle and charged with disorderly conduct, Castleberry,27; allofwhomwere through three stories to the Castleberry on assault and theft. awaiting trial. ground, using the sheets from the menacing and assualt in the third degree. 011-4-94.Jamey Johnson reported theft of property at Paul Snow Stadium. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 011-4-94. Susan Hood reported criminal mischief on Street Avenue. UNC students plan their own talk show Joining the unlikely ranks of Suzanne Somers and past at UNC, but nothing's ever really succeeded," Single copy: Marilu Henner as new talkshow hosts is B.J. Owens, said Wang, the show's producer. "We're going to TB CHANTICLEER@s .G- - AdditionalFree copies: a University of North Carolina student who thinks be a comedy talk show for the university, and B.J. he has a gift for gab. is a natural for the job of host. I envisioned him as db< ?+ $.25 Owens will be starring in "Limelight," a weekly the nucleus and then built the show around him." series developed by UNC students that will focus on In addition to interviews with local personalities, "A free press is the unsleeping guardian of every other right issues and personalities on and of the Chapel Hill the UNC students plan on doing various sketches that free men prize; it is the most dangerous foe of tyranny. " campus. on topics relevant to the university. --Winston Churchill "We think we have a chance to give UNC students "We have a staff of about 30 people and we plan Jamie Cole, Editor in Chief an alternative to their regular programming," said on getting everyone involved," said Wang, 19.