Almost An editor’s Who is Dr. open for farewell Papp? business OP/ED SPORTS NEWS 625 High on France The PAGE7 Hope for ATL? PAGE 13 SENTINEL Founded 1966. Volume 41, Issue 12 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY • KENNESAW, GA TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 2006 KSU spreads its wings ANGIE JENNINGS the diversity of life.” STAFF WRITER After its temporary display at KSU, The Butterfly Project While attending the Max will be transported to the at ease, Kaplan Summer Institute for Holocaust Museum Houston Educators at the Holocaust and added to the more than Museum Houston in 2005, 200,000 butterflies already col- Charlotte Collins and Natasha lected in the museum’s public Lovelace, assistant profes- display. The museum’s goal is sors of art, learned about The to collect 1.5 million butterflies solider Butterfly Project. in memory of all the children The program, instituted who lost their lives during the by the museum’s education Holocaust. KSU takes time department in 2001, uses the “One-point-five million is book, “I Never Saw Another certainly a lofty goal, but we Butterfly…: Children’s continue to be pleased and to remember Drawings and Poems from overwhelmed by the number Terezin Concentration Camp, and variety of butterflies we 1942-1944,” to connect receive,” said the museum’s modern-day students with the director of education Richard those who served plight of the youngest victims Grisham. of the Holocaust. The book The museum has received includes poems and pictures a diverse array of butterflies Two veterans discuss matters before the ceremony starts [top]. Students in the background tour the Black Hawk utility created by some of the 15,000 made of paper, wood, feathers, helicopter, which flew onto the Campus Green from Dobbins Air Force Base for the ceremony [bottom]. children imprisoned in Terezin metal and concrete. during those two years. Less The HMH education de- than 100 of the children sur- partment also designed a cur- vived. riculum around the project that This year’s exhibit of The includes classroom activities Butterfly Project includes encouraging students to think three-dimensional butterflies about the children in Terezin, constructed by students, facul- what they must have wit- ty and staff. It opens its doors nessed and the messages they on Jan. 22 as an exhibit at the were trying to convey with KSU Center. their writings and drawings. “The project is now in its Students then make butterflies third semester here at KSU based on an assigned poem and has received a tremendous from the book to hang in the amount of support from KSU classroom. In a poignant dem- faculty and staff across disci- onstration, most of the but- plines,” Lovelace said. terflies are cut down, visually “Our largest butterfly con- depicting the fraction of the tributors were from the First- children who survived Terezin. Year Seminar, KSU 1101, “The butterflies were hung who were inspired by touring in front of the class with such KSU’s ‘Anne Frank in the beauty, such hope, only to be World’ exhibit or reading ‘My cut down for no reason,” said Reconstructed Life’ by Eugen Christina Vasquez, director COURTNEY PULLMAN in KSU’s Veteran’s Day celebration. They ment of elite Special Forces soldiers. Schoenfeld,” Collins said. of education at the Holocaust STAFF WRITER sponsored the America’s Army Challenge Soldiers and cadets from the Army “The Arts and Society, ART Museum. Tour at the KSU Veterans Celebration. The ROTC program were on-hand to teach 1107, and studio art courses HMH’s curriculum can Nov. 11 is a day of honor, recognition America’s Army Challenge Tour gave local novice users the skills to play the game and also contributed to the proj- be accessed at the museum’s and a day to give thanks to the men and residents an opportunity to experience the allow them to team up with attendees for ect.” web site and through the women who have served or are serving Army through hands-on interaction with the multiplayer missions. A number of butterflies in- Curriculum Trunk Program, in the U.S. Armed Forces. KSU cel- “America’s Army” games and simulations. Along with the Challenge Tour, there cluded text on the wings and which provides instructors ebrated this day Nov. 8 on the Campus The Challenge Tour allows players to get was Future Soldier Training within the were inspired by the poems with curricula, books, videos, Green. hands-on with two of the most popular com- video game. This urban combat experience of Anne Frank or by “The CD-ROM’s, artifact kits and In 2005, the U.S. Senate designated the puter and video games available – the U.S. puts players in a first person shooter posi- Butterfly,” written by Pavel posters to enhance students’ week of Nov. 5 through Nov. 11 as National Army’s hit “America’s Army” PC game tion as they walk through a house and try to Friedman in 1942. Friedman learning experience. These Veterans Awareness Week to emphasize the and the XBox version, “America’s Army: defeat insurgents. was killed in the Auschwitz trunks are stocked and shipped need to develop educational programs re- Rise of a Soldier.” “America’s Army” is The America’s Army Challenge Tour Death Camp two years after he to classrooms free of charge. garding the contributions of veterans to the one of the most successful online games was held Nov. 6 through Nov. 11 inside of wrote the poem. As the fourth larg- country. and has more than seven million players the Student Center. The Army gave the stu- Collins added that contribu- est Holocaust Museum in This year, KSU did its part in recogniz- worldwide. In “America’s Army,” players dents of KSU the opportunity to see into the tions were also received from the country, the Holocaust ing the National Veterans Awareness Week can explore and dominate challenges rang- eyes of the men and women, some who may local elementary and middle Museum Houston uses the and Veteran’s Day. KSU collaborated with ing from basic training to Special Forces even be sitting in our classes with us, who schools, Girl Scout troops and tragedy to educate the public the U.S. Army and its veterans to teach missions. They can join various elite Army have served, are serving and will serve our others in the community. about the dangers of prejudice, others the reality of life in the army through units and see the power of Army teamwork, country. Their lives are forever changed, “The importance of a pro- hatred and violence while fos- technology and the training of future sol- values and technology. The Special Forces and it’s the least we, as Americans, can do gram like this is to reinforce tering remembrance, under- diers. version of “America’s Army” allows play- to honor and thank them for their courage, such principles as tolerance, standing and education. The The U.S. Army actively participated ers to explore the development and employ- selflessness and honor. compassion, integrity, hope museum, located in Houston’s and heroism,” Lovelace said. Museum District, is free and “These butterflies truly display open to the public.

Courses to change for UndeclaredTINA WELLS this change is anstudents effort by the face By holds requiring students to STAFF WRITER university to reach out to those contact the center, the univer- some comm majors students before it is too late. sity will have a better chance of Students with an undeclared “We want to identify stu- retaining these students. DANIEL BURNETT decade ago,” said chair of the major who have exceeded 30 dents at a critical point; to get James Touchton, Student STAFF WRITER department, Birgit Wassmuth. credit hours faced a CAPS them in for career counseling Government president, thinks “Today, a more discipline- Center advising hold last week and help them decide on a di- the advising holds are a good Many communication specific capstone seems to be during priority registration for rection,” Glankler said. idea. majors will find significant more appropriate.” spring semester. Students expe- CAPS provides these stu- “I think this 30-hour hold changes in the curriculum After much consideration, riencing the hold were required dents with counseling services is wise in that it forces these during their final year. One communication faculty de- to contact the CAPS center to help them understand the students to talk to a career of the classes cided that public to have it lifted from their re- available options. In addition to counselor or advisor and will needed to gradu- relations students cords. counseling, the center has two assist them in picking a major ate with a degree would benefit Brian Glankler, associate di- software programs and refer- that suits them,” Touchton said. in communica- more from a cam- rector of the CAPS Center, says ence materials that students can Dr. Brian Glankler “This cuts down on the number tion, Comm paigns course, that this change is an effort by use to help determine their edu- clared students may have sub- of students who are taking six 4499 Senior Com 4465 PR the center to locate students in cational and career interests. mitted the documents, but the years to graduate down closer Thesis, is being Campaigns. need of advisement and help If, after counseling, the student departments have not yet pro- to four and also helps the reten- dropped from the Students with them understand their options. still does not know what di- cessed the paperwork. The final tion rate at KSU.” list of manda- an emphasis in “One of the things we want rection to take, the center can reason is that the student has Touchton added that Student tory courses for Organizational to make clear is that we don’t help them choose courses that not yet decided on what direc- Government and the office of some communi- Communication want to force students to de- would be safe selections for tion to take. This is the group Academic Affairs wants to go cation majors. have an assess- clare a major,” Glankler said. any major. of students the program hopes a step further and make advise- Students trying Dr. Birgit Wassmuth ment class as According to Glankler, the There are several reasons to reach. ment mandatory for freshman, to graduate with their replacement purpose of the advising hold a student may have an unde- By placing advisement sophomores and juniors to pre- a specialty in media studies, course that deals with “the is to find the students who clared status. Many of the stu- holds on registration, the CAPS vent students from taking un- however, are going to have to study and application of the are unsure of their direction dents listed as undeclared have Center hopes to find the stu- necessary classes. take the unpopular course for organizational communication and either help them choose a already decided on a direction dents who can benefit from the “As of right now, Student a little longer. assessment process used by program or help them decide and are enrolled in the courses center’s services. Government is working on “Times have changed consultants, trainers and man- what courses will be beneficial. they need, but have not submit- “Once we narrow the group mandatory advisement for since Senior Thesis was first agers,” according to the 2006- Often it is the students with ted the paperwork to their de- down to find these students, we freshman through juniors, in introduced as the capstone 2007 KSU Undergraduate an undeclared status who are partments. can better help them,” Glankler order to save on the hassle and experience for the commu- See COURSES, page 2 most likely to drop out, and A small portion of unde- said. See HOLDS, page 2 nication degree more than a

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Robert Lipson, CEO of Wellstar and prominent KSU figure, was killed Nov. 10 in a motorcycle accident. According to police, Lipson crashed his motorcycle around 6:30 p.m. on Friday. He was Robert Lipson taken to Kennestone Hospital received the company’s first and pronounced dead shortly certification for the care of after. The cause of the accident multiple infectious diseases. is still under investigation. Lipson, also an avid pho- CEO of Wellstar since tographer, had an art exhibit 1993, Lipson was a veteran 25 in Sturgis Library titled, “A year internist at Kennestone Portrait of The World.” The Hospital. While working at exhibit ran from Oct. 4 to Nov. Kennestone, Lipson brought in 9. $68 million, a new care tower Lipson is survived by his and a heart surgery program. wife, his two children and his As CEO of Wellstar, Lipson granddaughter. Mike Shamlee and Andrey Zorin I The Sentinel • HOLDS from front page The final stages of a future classroom take place in preparation for paint and flooring. [left] The building was marked Nov. disappointment of not graduat- those students were transferred 10 by the placing of the building’s name and number assignment. [right] ing due to a bad class sched- from undeclared to a college. MEGHAN GRIFFIN classes, including ately, but in phases during January and ule,” Touchton said. To accommodate the in- STAFF WRITER History, Psychology, Sociology and even into February. According to Glankler, crease in the number of ap- Criminal Justice. Currently, all the build- The new building will also house a CAPS sent e-mails at the begin- pointments, the CAPS Center is It has been almost eleven months since ing holds is contractors and various café similiar to Jazzman’s, which is lo- ning of the fall semester to the now accepting walk-in student a ceremony marked the beginning of campus workers who have been installing cated at the Legacy Gazebo. The café will students who would be affected advisement during select hours. construction on the new Social Science equipment for professors and students to be under construction during December, by this change. Another e-mail The CAPS Center is located in building. Final changes are being made as use beginning Jan. 5. This equip- but will open in time for hungry students went out three weeks before room 2401 of Kennesaw Hall. the opening of the building draws near. ment includes audio-visual systems, as this spring. priority registration. Prior to Students interested in advise- According to John Anderson, AIA, well as the infrastructure that is needed “There will be a minor amount of work this communication, there were ment and counseling should director of Faculty Planning and Design for computers and telephones. All of the going on in December. The construction close to 900 students in the cat- call the CAPS office at 770- Services [FPDS], the Social Science furniture will soon begin arriving in order management firm, The Facility Group, egory of undeclared with over 423-6600 to determine the building completion is right on target. to prepare for the spring semester. Faculty is turning the building over to KSU this 30 credit hours. walk-in schedule or make an The building will house social science members will not be moving in immedi- month,” Anderson said. Sending the e-mails alone appointment. The CAPS Center was very effective, CAPS only hours of operation are Mon. placed approximately 400 holds through Thur. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on registration, and by the and Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during second day of the hold, 120 of the semester. Beating those pesky holiday blues ANDREW PITTMAN gions. Estimates are that SAD Be responsible for your Another treatment for SAD • COURSES from front page ARTS & LIVING EDITOR affects less then one percent behavior, because you cannot [or depression in general] is of the population of Georgia control how your relatives exercise. According to de- Catalog. Students will still replace Senior Thesis is cur- There are many health while around ten percent of behave. One of the easiest pression-guide.com, after 16 have the option of taking rently in development. For stu- issues that we will all deal Alaska may suffer from it. ways to avoid stressful situ- weeks, exercise was equally Senior Thesis instead of the dents hoping to graduate this with this holiday season. Experts believe that more ations with your family is to effective in reducing depres- new courses. spring, the changes may have Turkey, ham and all the side people suffer “subclinical have complete control of your sion compared to antidepres- “I understand that the cap- come too late. dishes will strike many of us SAD,” or they just get sad and actions, behaviors and emo- sant medication. Those who stone classes in the communi- “It [senior thesis] was a with a small amount of weight not actually depressed. tions. If you know that you use exercise as a treatment for cation department are chang- nightmare! Just some more gain. Most of us won’t lose This should not be acted in the best pos- depression or sadness report ing and I think that it is going busy work before you gradu- the weight until the days get taken lightly, as it sible manner, then you improvements in their sleeping to be a positive change,” said ate,” said communication longer. Others will have more could lead to de- will walk away from habits, increased energy, de- Sara Timmons, President of the major Jennifer Abernathy. serious issues that could bring pression. the holidays feeling creased fatigue and motivation KSU Communication Alumni Many students are eagerly the joy of the season to a halt. There is more great about yourself. to be more social. Although an- Society. awaiting a faculty announce- Seasonal Affective Disorder of an emphasis Remember that alco- tidepressants may work more Many KSU students major- ment concerning the replace- [SAD], also known as seasonal on families during hol can alter and mag- quickly, exercise has more ing in communication seem ex- ment course for the Senior depression, is a disorder that Thanksgiving and nify emotional feelings positive long-term affects. cited about the new curriculum Thesis. strikes many people during the Christmas time, and that you may have and In most cases, you can’t changes. “I’m on the “At this time, our goal is to holidays. According to about. for some, these gatherings can blur your judgment. change your relatives and the public relations track and I’m have a new capstone course com, the symptoms of SAD bring back memories that trig- Start your own holiday tradi- holidays are never going to be very glad they made the chang- for the Media Studies con- are fatigue, lack of energy, ger SAD. For those who grew tions. If you have to make that perfect. Sometimes you just es,” said communication major, centration available by Fall sleeping much more then usual up in a family with an alcohol- dreaded yearly visit, be sure to have to make do with what Bethany Nall. “I think that PR 2007,” Wassmuth said. “We or the need to sleep more, in- ic or in a neglectful or abusive have some personal time to do you have. If none of the above Campaigns is a more appropri- understand that Senior Thesis creased appetite [especially for environment, the holidays can your own thing. Bake a pie and methods help, just talking to ate capstone experience. I’ve was perceived as an unpopu- carbohydrates] and reduced bring back negative memories. share it with the old man down your partner or good friend heard about how hard Senior lar course. The changes we productivity at work. How do you deal with the street, help someone else helps beat the “holiday blues.” Thesis is, and I’m very re- are making are to better serve SAD seems to affect more the “holiday blues?” There decorate their house or even Just remember to do what you lieved I won’t have to take it.” our students and to continue to in the extreme hemispheres be- are many methods you can volunteer. Sometimes helping can to make this a happy holi- As for media studies stu- improve the overall learning cause the days get shorter the employ to fight the stress of others out can be the best way day for you. dents, the capstone course to experience at KSU.” closer one gets to the polar re- the season. to cheer up. The Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 SENTINEL News • Page 3 KSU trembles for Geography Awareness Week AMY STOREY during their lunch hour. NEWS EDITOR Geographic Information And that’s a fact... Systems Day will be Nov. 15 Findings from the National Geographic-Roper Public Affairs 2006 Nov. 13 kicked off this year’s from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Geographic Literacy Study confirmed that most Americans between the Geography Awareness Week. Leadership Room in the Student ages of 18 and 24 demonstrate a limited understanding of the world, Presented by the Department of Center. GIS day provides a chance and place insufficient importance on the basic geographic skills that might Geography and Anthropology, the for students to socialize with other enhance their knowledge. Some of the findings include: week is centered around geogra- students and professors, learn phy education, information and the about job opportunities and in- - Fewer than three in ten people think it is important to know the locations value of knowing what geography ternships and listen to two guest of countries in the news. is all about. speakers, who will focus on what - Two-thirds of those surveyed could not find Iraq on a map, even after The week began with an aware- they look for in possible employ- three years of combat and over 2,800 U.S. military deaths. ness table in the atrium of the ees. The Geography Department - Thirty-three percent of respondents could not pinpoint Louisiana on a Student Center. The table displayed will also take time to present cer- some important geographical in- tificates of completion to students map, even after Hurricane Katrina. - Nearly three-quarters incorrectly named English as the most widely formation about not only U.S. ge- Garrett Smith who completed the program in the ography, but also the department at past year. spoken native language. in Argentina and France. There was KSU and the proposed Batchelors “We’re excited about Geography - Only fourteen percent believe speaking another language is a neces- also a five-question quiz reviewing degree in geography. Awareness Week. It is our chance sary skill. some of the displayed information. Students also had a chance to to put geography in the spotlight Students had the chance to take the - Two-thirds did not know that the earthquake that killed 70,000 people in “pin” their place of origin on one now that we are proposing a BA quiz and earn prizes. Oct. 2005 occurred in Pakistan. of the two maps located on the in geography here at KSU,” said The week of learning continued - Seventy-five percent were unable to locate Israel on a map of the Middle table in an effort to show just how Garrett Smith, department chair of Nov. 14 with “Pizza with Profs” East. diverse KSU is. Geography and Anthropology. from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Social - Thirty percent thought the most heavily fortified border was between the The table also provided on-look- For students who missed out on Science building. This provided United States and Mexico. ers a chance to pick up information this year’s events, the department students the chance to meet, greet about opportunities to study abroad has more in store for the spring. and eat with geography professors Children preview life on campus

Andrey Zorin | The Sentinel Eighty kindergarten students from Skyview Elementary School in Mableton visited KSU Friday, Nov. 10. The department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education scheduled this visit for the children to see what life is like on a college campus. Events throughout the day included a visit to the Convocation Center, a tour of the residence halls, a trip to the library and a soccer game on the Campus Green. The students also received a small Chinese lesson from Dr. John Ouyang and learned how to make slime in Kennesaw Hall from Dr. Cherry Steffen. All of the students had the chance to eat lunch in the Student Center – just like the big kids. At the end of the day, the kindergarteners received bags with KSU prizes from the bookstore, Career Services and the Bagwell College of Education. The Page 4 • Op/Ed SENTINEL Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 Visit us online Tell us about it www.KSUSentinel.com [email protected] OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Making the road safer, one commandment at a time Law number one: Thou into a Camry gets old after hicles carrying two or more with you: you could shall receive a ticket for a few years. I do, however, able-bodied passengers. By be using that hand riding alone in a six-passen- have a problem with the this I mean that the other to hold your cell ger SUV. number of people that I see person, the one who is not phone up to your Law number two: Thou just cruising around, running driving, needs to be one who face. Guy point- shall not ride in HOV lane errands in their tanks. Moms has the option to be driving ing the Bluetooth with other non-drivers. of Atlanta, these vehicles a car. I say this because this device closer to Law number three: Thou are made to transport a large lane was created in an at- his mouth, I’ve shall not use hands to hold number of people, not your tempt to increase incentive to got one for you hands-free mobile devices shopping bags. This is why carpool. You and your baby too: you don’t Amy Storey closer to mouth while driv- I think that, unless you have are not considered carpool- need to scream, News Editor ing. proof of returning from or ers! If the passenger[s] is these contrap- We’ll start with law going to drop other passen- not driving his or her car[s] tions are spe- Specializing in being “that girl.” number one. I know that gers off, you should be tick- because he or she is carpool- cially made a lot of you students drive eted for riding solo. ing, that is a good thing. to catch your know that I’m not these huge, soccer-mom While I’m on the subject That is the whole reason for voice from a alone when I say that SUVs like the Suburbans, of vehicle occupancy, I’ll these lanes. If the passengers distance. there are some people the Tahoes, the Expiditions touch on my HOV problem. are not driving because they Come on on the roads who etc. For those who lack any The high occupancy vehicle are younger than 16, that is people, this do not deserve to be idea of what I’m referring lane was created to relieve cheating. should be there. No one’s a perfect to, I will paint you a picture. traffic congestion and added Last, but definitely not an easy one. driver,I but there is some ig- These vehicles are larger than a lane for a car carrying two least, the hands-free issue. They call it norance on Georgia’s roads most minivans, equipped or more people. Sounds like I’ve never bought a hands- “hands-free” that really drives me abso- with not one, but two, back- a pretty easy concept, right? free contraption for my cell for a reason. lutely batty. Since I choose seats. What purpose does Leave it to metro Atlanta to phone, so I have not had the I know that not to partake in road rage, this serve, you ask? These screw up. chance to ever read the in- I will never and I’m not part of law en- gas-guzzling, parking space- Moms, I’m onto you structions, but I think that the win my fight forcement, there is very little hogging, hard-to-drive tanks again. Just because you have companies producing these against igno- I can do towards the cause. are made to shuttle passen- your three-year-old in your items need to start including rance, but hey, As a responsible citizen, I gers, but they being misused car does not mean that the something about not having it’s always nice choose to voice my opinions more and more these days. I HOV lane is at your dispos- to use your hands. Lady to get a laugh and provide some sort of understand that some of you al. The GA DOT needs to re- holding up the microphone while sitting in resolution. Therefore, I pur- have large families and I’m word their signs to specify piece closer to your mouth, metro-Atlanta pose three new driving laws. sure that stuffing your army that the lane is meant for ve- I have a little secret to share traffic.

to help the president sort through and though the warning was recorded in evaluate all of the recommendations the president’s daily intelligence brief- and advice from various departments ing. The PDB had specifically men- The other shoe must drop and agencies, and then help the presi- tioned possible attacks using airliners. dent develop a coherent foreign affairs The bottom line is that she was wrong With the swift post-election sacking and talented woman, with a fantas- the National Security Council for the strategy. Her role was to balance the and that she failed to do her job. She of Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld, tic record of accomplishment—prior first President Bush. information from the CIA and the chose instead to side with the group in President Bush has accomplished only to serving President Bush. She grew Rice was raised as a Democrat and Departments of Defense, State and the Defense Department, along with half of the housecleaning that’s needed up in Birmingham, the daughter of a she worked in the Carter administra- Treasury, along with other available the vice president, who wanted to to overcome the mess we have created teacher/mother and a school adminis- tion as an intern. Her dissatisfaction data, and recommend a prudent course topple Saddam Hussein. in Iraq and Afghanistan. As the former trator/minister father. She took piano with Carter’s wishy-washy policies re- of action. Her performance as head of the National Security Advisor during the lessons from her grandmother and was sulted in her becoming a Republican, In this, she failed. Abandoning State Department is also less than stel- president’s first term, Secretary of a serious figure-skating talent. Rice and working in several positions for the concept of containment that had lar. Rice has attempted to mend rela- State Condoleezza Rice contributed to graduated from high- Republicans since the worked so well in dealing with the tions with our allies, but Europeans are the Bush administration’s shift from school at 15, and from Reagan presidency. USSR and Eastern Europe, her areas backing further away from support of focusing on the War on Terror and the college, cum laude, Through her govern- of expertise, she stridently recom- U.S. policy in Iraq. Despite Republican hunt for Osama bin Laden to Iraq. at 19. After winning ment and Republican mended a policy of preemption, the complaints that President Clinton In a pre-class discussion of the a piano competition, connections, she need to strike first at any potential acted too late to prevent a massacre in election returns last week, I said that she played a con- became a member of enemies when we believe they pose a Rwanda in the 1990s, she has not per- “as the National Security Advisor, certo with the Denver the board of direc- credible threat. suaded our government or the U.N. to Rice was a good ice-skater, and as Symphony. She then tors of several major Rice also forcefully argued that stop the acknowledged genocide in the Secretary of State, she is a very good switched from music corporations, includ- Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, Darfur region of Sudan. Rice failed pianist.” While some of the students to political science ing California-based choosing to ignore the reservations of to urge restraint by the Israelis this who follow politics smiled, a small and pursued her PhD. Chevron, which experienced CIA analysts who said summer in their disastrous invasion group took exception to the com- Rice became a named one of its tank- that there was no longer any evidence into Lebanon. Rather than calming re- ment. It seems that there are some professor at Stanford, John Hooper ers for her. When the that Iraq had any WMD. Rather than lations with potential adversaries, we who consider Secretary Rice to be an and then the young- Columnist current president was being an honest broker of information, watch as Iran and North Korea contin- ideal presidential candidate in 2008 or est provost in that running for office, he she became a partisan spokesperson ue to develop nuclear weapons while “Old soldiers never die.” 2012. school’s history. As needed someone to for those advocating war against Iraq thumbing their noses at us. Again, Why would I make such a state- provost, she reformed coach him on foreign and the deposing of Saddam Hussein. she is failing to do the job we expect ment about a person some have called Stanford’s financial policy matters. His She wrote articles, gave speeches and of a Secretary of State, as respect for the most powerful woman in the system, turning an annual deficit into a father recommended Rice. She left her television interviews, arguing for war our country and our ideals plummets world? Because she screwed up roy- surplus that attracted more benefactors, position at Stanford and joined the W in Iraq. Former CIA Director George around the world. ally as head of the National Security all while teaching and publishing three campaign team, being rewarded with Tenet testified that he personally Mr. President, it is time to ask for Council. She is not doing very well books. Her specialty is the politics of the Security Advisor position when W warned Rice about credible evidence the resignation of your marvelously in her current position at the State the USSR and the Cold War, which was elected. of planned terror attacks two months talented, but seriously under-perform- Department, either. The sad part of all gave her the opportunity to work for The National Security Advisor po- before 9/11. Rice says that she does ing, Secretary of State, Condoleezza this is that “Condi” is a very intelligent the government, including serving on sition and the NSC staff were created not remember the discussion, even Rice. You don’t say? WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Decorating my Christmas tree/house Shopping with the mob for overpriced merchandise that I will give to someone else Stuffing my face with people who irritate me Forgetting what I did on New Years Eve Seeing mama kissing Santa Claus

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While we do not publish letters from groups endorsing express written permission of the editor in chief. © 2006, THE SENTINEL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 SENTINEL Opinions & Editorials • Page 5 that you know. Nathan, I’m glad you came to us when you did. Things were looking pretty bleak before you An editor’s walk down memory lane volunteered. You single-handedly transformed the sports section into one worth reading again. JASON NIMER Keep at it, I think you’ve found your calling and EDITOR IN CHIEF yes, everyone is well aware that you are a Kappa Sig. You have Andrew’s problem as well, just Well, this is it. My time as editor of The with guys named Jim. Stay away at all costs. Sentinel is over. When I started at KSU in the Tyler, you are a great man and an excellent spring of ’04, I had no idea just how much this worker. You put up with everyone’s whining school, and especially this newspaper, would week in and week out, and even with all that, the end up meaning to me. Before I wound up at paper still looks phenomenal. If you stay with The KSU, I attended Auburn University and Georgia Sentinel, just remember how you dealt with all of Perimeter College [the “college of champions”], the stuff you’ve already seen, heard or witnessed. but neither ever felt like the “college experi- An “Oh my god” and a laugh has gotten you this ence” that old people lovingly describe with far far, keep using it. Eh, you probably won’t read off looks in their eyes. KSU has become not only this anyway…isn’t there an Art History test you my school, but also a second home to me; a place need to study for? where everyone knows my name. Ninety percent So, now that I’m running out of room, I guess I’ll of my personal anecdotes come from my time at just thank everyone else briefly. Alex and Rick, The Sentinel and it often seems like each new day you guys are great and I hope that you both stick brings another story or wild experience. It is a around. What would The Sentinel be if it weren’t shame that we in the newspaper biz don’t write for big boats, huge fun and cookouts? Chance, stories about ourselves because, man, do we have thanks for turning the ad manager position around, some good ones [the awkward sauna, trivia night, and for the love of everything holy, clean your CMA conferences and New York fiasco number office and stop traveling. Rykie, thanks for order- one come to mind]. ing the pizza, making people cry and being the Just sitting down to write this letter has best copy editor on the market [for less than mini- brought back a lot of great memories, but I’ll get Jason’s first day as EIC. Due to a malfuctioning lock, he was trapped in the production mum wage]. Carolyn, Jon, Helen and the rest of to those later. I consider myself extremely lucky room. A locksmith and police were called. As the picture shows, he was eventually freed. the Share staff, good luck getting your magazine to have attended school here and even luckier to everyone over there helping us, we would never working hard. Tommy McNulty [Sometimes, my out [I’m helping…bizarro…]. Don’t let Jon jack have participated in the best college newspaper have gotten paid, which, in turn, would lead to section is late…], Tara O’Shea [What is this, the too many people at OGU and always remember around, The Sentinel. There are tons of people to us never producing a newspaper. You guys are freaking Discovery Channel?!], Kim Everhart, to point to it. Heidi, Jess and the Talon staff, sorry thank for all these great opportunities, so I guess great. Matt Gammon [Pssh…my music], Sasha Bailey, about your printing problems, I’m sure the next I’ll get started. KSU may not have journalism major, but our Olivia Noland, Grant Voyles [Hellraiser], Colleen issue will be great. Also, whenever Brent opens The first, and most important, people on my communication department is second to none, Wells, Mary York, Jafar Ware, “Aussie” Adam, his mouth, make sure you are more than five little list are my family. They have dragged me sporting some of my favorite teachers of all time. Derek the Slayer, Hannah Key, Nick Mracek feet away [did those clothes ever come clean?]. kicking and screaming through my college expe- Lee McLees, you made two otherwise boring [Supplies!], Wade Whitehurst [Who the hell is Wendi, thanks for being my friend, listening to rience and have had nothing but patience with me classes fun, and the smile never left your face. that?], Mike Miracle and everyone else who I my nonsense and answering the door, even when [most of the time…sorry, guys!]. When I started Leonard Witt, your class has definitely made me forgot [or didn’t], you all had some part in creat- you know full well that it’s Dracula [The D on at The Sentinel, my parents couldn’t believe that a stronger writer and the story of your first pub- ing the editor I am today. my grave…]. Mrs. Cherry’s class and everyone at I, of all people, would join a student group, much lished article still makes me laugh. Sorry I was The main inspiration for me, out of all past the Swift School, thanks for deciding that I know less a college newspaper. Since the time my first late to your conference in Athens, but it was very Sentinel staffers, was Meredith Pruden. Yeah, what I’m talking about [only true about half the article was printed [a game review of Resident early in the morning and well, I overslept. Nikhil your mom was my third grade teacher, but I time] and working so hard. I’m sure we’ll get one Evil 4], they have been my biggest fans and my Moro, even at three hours apiece, your patience, learned more from you than I ever did from her or two journalists out of the group. Everyone at harshest critics. When your own mother says your knowledge and attitude made Media Law and [except fractions]. You were by far the best editor KSU, thanks for reading my articles, sending me editorials might be a bit too extreme, you listen. Concepts in New Media a breeze to sit through. in chief I worked under and you really taught me hate mail and please, please continue to support Mom, Dad, Eric and Dixie, you guys have been Without you laying out my plan to graduate, I a lot. I wouldn’t be writing this now if you hadn’t The Sentinel in the years to come. Even if you the only constant in my life since I started this might have been at KSU for another six years. been my boss. Thank you so much. just do the crossword puzzle, you are still reading whole college thing [lots of people go to college Joel Hochmuth, thanks for making me a better, That said, the current staff is one of, if not the and that’s what is important. Being an ignorant, for 6 years…they’re called doctors], and I ap- albeit grudgingly, news writer. Chuck Aust, your best, The Sentinel has ever seen. You all have a illiterate ass never got anyone anywhere [except preciate all the good times, support, some of the tests are legendary in terms of difficulty, but lot to be proud of and there isn’t a single one of Tom Green, Sean Hannity, Jessica Simpson and bad times and calling my inability to graduate the anyone who doesn’t take Theory or Film with you who couldn’t do as good or better than me as Paris Hilton]. If that’s not reason enough, we still “scenic route” through college. Now all I’ve got you is missing out, big time. Go Steelers! Valerie the next editor in chief. have the best racks in town and now we put out to do is get rich so I can buy you guys the beach Jersey, thanks for being so supportive and taking Amy, as news editor, you were great. You every Tuesday. house that you so sorely deserve. a honest-to-goodness interest in all of your stu- didn’t even wince when that guy graphically re- Lastly, I’d like to thank power metal Of course, I need to thank the media board and dents. That, and letting me do a presentation on counted his “dead rat and excrement” story. I hope [Dragonforce and Sonata Arctica in particular], its members for giving me the opportunity to do C. Montgomery Burns. Jake McNeil, the radio that you continue at The Sentinel, because things Nintendo, gummi bears, Jack Bauer and Nina this job in the first place. Those election meetings promos were great and no one that takes your just wouldn’t be the same without you. Then who Myers, manatees, especially huge ones, Vegeta were so intense that not even Ed’s cookie cor- class will ever forget that commercial, “What?! would make the chocolate and strawberry mess and the entire Saiyan race, Marlboro reds, Morgan nucopia could ease the tension. Specifically, I’d You don’t know about the bridal store?!” I’m sure on Kayla’s kitchen floor? Or sing “Pour Some Booker and Ray Catlett, banana pudding, the like to thank Dave Dalton, Jonathan Edman and I forgot one or two professors, so let me apolo- Sugar On Me?” No one, that’s who. Next time I patio outside the Student Center, Dewey, the party Chris Hough. You guys care about student media gize in advance. The whole communication de- “just wanna dance,” I’ll give you a call. shower, Vigo the Carpathian, Avnita [R.I.P.], the almost too much and I’m sure you’ll continue to partment is chock full of great professors, we just Kayla, op-ed and you are a match made in “I hate Jason Nimer” Facebook group, Eastman do an excellent job in the future. Dr. Nancy King, wish there were more of you. heaven. As a card-carrying member of the Hater [he came out of the east…], interocitors and the you were one of my biggest supporters and I Last, but definitely not least, is student media’s Nation, you wrote some of the best editorials The Amazing Rando, the College Republicans, the really can’t thank you enough. I hope I lived up to advisor extraordinaire, Ed “How ARE you?” Sentinel has seen in a long time. Seeing as you’ll partybag [wooo], the [expletive deleted] bucket, everyone’s expectations. I know the media board Bonza. It is really hard to sum up all that you most likely take over as editor, let me give you a the Turner Field EMS workers, Muslim dentists, will continue to do a great job because, hey, we have taught me in the short time I’ve been at The little advice. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Getting Jon’s nub, Ed and Evan Smith [for ridiculing make all the other organizations look bad…we Sentinel. There is never a problem you can’t fix, bent out of shape doesn’t make writers write or everything I enjoy], Charlie, Mack, Dennis and never meet and we still get a lot more done than never a fight you can’t finish and never a person production assistants work any faster. All it does Dee, emo kids [we all need a good laugh some- groups who meet once a week! you can’t deal with [well, I can think of one…]. is give you an ulcer. Oh, and do you remember times…buy some clothes that fit], Mike Tyson’s I’ve got to thank the geographic neighbors to You’ve gone to bat for me more times than I could Geena Davis? She used to be in movies but she’s Punch-Out!!!, wicked burns, Total Eclipse of The Sentinel, the Student Life office. You have possibly count; you even took on Jack Thompson. not in movies anymore… Anyway, here’s to the Heart [and the well deserved boos of the the patience of saints and I’m sure The Sentinel Your advice was always 100 percent correct and rocky beaches, rent-a-cops, motion sickness, not USMC], figuring out who was gonna pay for all staff is one of your biggest challenges. Having to I’m not sure how other schools manage to pro- being able to find hotels, the Cracktown gas sta- those boxes, Wood Man’s music, broken soap hear the same question ad nauseum [“Are checks duce newspapers because you don’t work on their tion/liquor store/open pit to hell, waste not, want dishes, Montel, TiVo, more cowbell, Trogdor in?”] and keeping your cool with us damn kids campuses. Thanks for everything and keep at it. not and the ninth wonder of the world. the Burninator, Delta Sigma Phi [for banish- is really something. Margie, thanks for always Ten years from now, some goofy kid will stroll Andrew, you broke the curse of the features ing me and saying that my tattoos scare sorority being so nice and helpful. I’ll probably never into your office and need to know the letter to desk. It’s nice to see someone sit there for more girls], James Touchton, the wonderpunch, Jeremy visit another beach without thinking, “Should I the editor policy. I hope you are still at KSU to than a few weeks at a time. Anyway, I expect you Walts, R. Brian Laurens, Tsen-Tsen Diya, Loana get some souvenir sand?” Kathy A, you brighten guide him in the right direction. Hey, if you made to stay at The Sentinel for a long time and make dP Valencia [for the metal care packages, inter- each and every room you enter. KSU is lucky to an editor out of me, there is hope for everyone, me proud so I can say, “Hey, I hired that guy!” views and tickets], Apple [for making comput- have someone so pleasant and genuine working right? Also, stay as far away from people [or things] ers that don’t break], catbread, Lost, more dots, for the university. Cathy C, you always wave The Sentinel has gone through a number of named Jose as you can. We all know that the two Leeroy Jenkins, dancing cigarettes and anyone or whenever anyone walks by and I think if you staff changes since my first article went to print. of you don’t mix very well. In the future, I hope anything else that I forgot. tell me that smoking is bad for me once more, A few people in the constant employee turn- you can keep away from small, enclosed areas, That’s it. It’s my last issue as editor. Oh well, I might quit. Anyway, the Student Life office is around really made a difference and kept me closets and for the love of god, only hug people at least I still know Stephen Valdes...that’s got to one of the friendliest places at KSU and without count for something. Response to “Chemistry major receiving Purple Heart”

Dear Editor , be from mine. Knowing that someone at our I was so ap- campus has lived, seen and faced war really made preciative to see an me think about my own priorities. I know now article recognizing that my problems of finding parking and paying a true hero on our bills are only typical burdens and shouldn’t con- campus published in last week’s newspaper. In sume me. your article, you wrote about a chemistry major I think it is so important to be reminded of who was honored with the Purple Heart after those who are helping support our country and being wounded in Iraq. how brave they really are to sacrifices their lives After reading this article, I couldn’t help but for us. I think it is truly amazing that we have a fathom the idea of a student, here at KSU, under- real hero on our campus, who is here only trying going the real life challenges of danger and sur- to achieve the same as other students, a higher vival. These concepts were very distant to me, as education. However, his story I’m sure they are to most other college students. also reminds that we have a lot to learn and gain This article gave me the chance to take a step out from each other here at KSU. Sgt. Huskins is a of my own busy schedule and to realize that most perfect example in showing us that we don’t of my worries and concerns really aren’t as sub- know how far we can go until we are faced with stantial or immense as I had thought them to be. I certain circumstances and situations. I think he think it is safe to say that the majority of us here is an inspiration to all of us at Kennesaw State at KSU are occupied with battling the traffic in University and I feel privileged to be a part of a our commute to class, making our car payments, campus with brave, ambitious and supportive stu- paying bills on time, finding parking and trying to dents. graduate. I couldn’t help but think about how different Katherine LoSchiavo Senior Sgt. Brandon Huskins’ perspective on life must Junior, communication NEED SOMETHING TO DO NEXT SEMESTER? Write, edit. or illistrate for T HE SENTINEL . COME BY ROOM 277 IN THE STUDENT CENTER TO APPLY. WWW.KSUSENTINEL.COM The Page 6 • Features SENTINEL Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006

Tell us about it Visit us online [email protected] ARTS & LIVING www.KSUSentinel.com The best Panic! at the Disco brings the circus to Atlanta coffee around JESSICA FORKEL TERESA ALVAREZ STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER

riginating in Las Vegas, Nevada, The first recollection I Panic! at the Disco has taken the music have about this drink was scene by storm with their distinctive two years ago. I remember it sound of pop-electronica dance music was freezing outside and the Owith catchy melodies. The band members in- only clothing covering my clude Ryan Ross [guitar/vocals], Spencer Smith khakis and shirt was a navy [drums], Brendon Urie [lead vocals/piano/guitar] blue sweater jacket. I just and Jon Walker [bass/vocals]. had dinner at Simpatico on While most new bands struggle to get their the Marietta Square with my music heard by record executives by send- parents when my dad pointed ing out demo tapes and playing at every bar out a coffeehouse not far in their home town, the boys of Panic! took a from where we were. different route. They contacted Pete Wentz, The place is Cool Beans. [Fall Out Boy] through the Internet phenomena Inside there was only a couple LiveJournal. Through LiveJournal, the band sent and a few friends of the girls Wentz a link to Purevolume [a site for musicians working there. They were in to promote samples of their music]. Intrigued their late teens or early twen- by only a taste of the band’s sound, Wentz took ties and wore trendy, Urban a trip to Las Vegas to see them play live from Outfitter-like clothes and had their garage. Wentz immediately offered to sign that aura of cool Bohemia. As the band to his record label, Fueled By Ramen/ I was deciding what to order, Decaydance. The band signed in 2005 and has I saw Mexican Spiced Hot soared to the top of the music charts ever since. Chocolate. The name stuck Their debut album, “A Fever You Cant Sweat out, so I ordered it. I remem- Out” [2005] has gone platinum, selling over one ber the trendsetter behind the million copies. counter steaming the milk Not only are Panic’s lyrics and sound unique, and putting the whipped their music videos are imaginative and theatri- cream on top. The last thing cal. In Jan. 2006, the band appeared on MTV’s she did before putting on the TRL to premiere their first music video for the lid was topping the concoc- single “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” tion off with cinnamon. She The video’s theme of a circus wedding illus- put it on as if it were pow- trated the lyrics about a cheating spouse to be. dered sugar on French toast- The band has since released two new music -without the shaker making a videos for the singles, “But It’s Better If You sound. Do” and “Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can The three of us, with our Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off.” Themes treats at hand, sat at the table for these videos include the band playing in an that must have been older early 1900s American setting and people walk- than dirt, decorated by either ing the streets wearing fish helmets. The videos art students or five-year- add an edge to their already different style and olds. After taking a piece of keep your eyes glued to the television. some type of cookie from my As if Panic’s success couldn’t get any sweet- plate, I took the first sip of er with three hit singles and a platinum debut my drink. Even though it was album, the band took home the 2006 MTV the first time I tried it and Video of the Year award, for their first video “I the first time I stepped foot Write Sins Not Tragedies,” beating artists such in that java house, the taste as Christina Aguilera and Madonna. seemed so familiar to me. I The band is currently on their first stadium could actually taste the cin- tour with Bloc Party and Jacks Mannequin. namon, the vanilla and the bit Combine an old traditional circus, a theatrical of nutmeg in every sip of the show of Las Vegas, add some pop-electronica hot chocolate. I don’t even dance music with costumes and that is a Panic! at remember what the cookie the Disco show. The band’s backdrop was of an tasted like, but I remember audience in an old circus tent while the drummer each ingredient in the hot was on a high-rise platform shaped like a drum chocolate. With a year flying by after experiencing perfection at Cool Beans, I ventured on to other coffee hot spots such Photos by Jessica Forkel | The Sentinel as the chain Caribou Coffee. Brandy Jones, 25, a barista who works at the Woodstock in the middle of the stage. The show began with Road location, mentioned a traditional circus music playing as the band ap- few of the regulars that come peared wearing elaborate costumes and face in. make-up. Accompanying the band on stage, “There’s Antonio. He also wearing costumes and makeup, were danc- comes in every afternoon. He ers, acrobats and characters on stilts. Urie even orders two shots of espresso, joined in with the showgirl-like dancers, show- goes outside, smokes, comes ing that he can “get down” on more than just the back in to throw away the microphone. The biggest highlight of the show cup and leaves,” Jones said. was during “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” Not even 15 minutes go by Keeping with the wedding theme of the before I see Antonio throw video, the stage came to life when a bride and away his cup and go out the groom appeared on stilts acting out the lyrics. door. The crowd’s energy was intense during the Venturing on to what other entire hour performance, sometimes even being coffee makers were doing for louder than the band while shouting lyrics. the holiday season, I chose to The catchy melodies and Urie’s amazing voice visit a little place known as captured the audience while the elaborate set Starbucks. Whether it’s their design, dancers and characters added to the peppermint hot chocolate or show making it even more spectacular. a green tea latte, Starbucks Want to know more about Panic! at the Disco? employees say the most com- www.panicatthedisco.com go to . plex, multiple-syllable drink such as a tall, no water, no foam, extra hot soy chai or a grande, decaf, soy, pumpkin latte, no whip with as much ease as they make it. Beyond the president’s office Of course, if you are Who is Dr. Daniel S. Papp? pressed for time, you can KIRSTEN OTTO opinions and concerns through open discussion. termine whether or not starting a football or hockey always take the do-it-your- STAFF WRITER Some of the major challenges he has faced since program would be cost effective. The cost of run- self route. A good one to try becoming president have been to figure out how to ning a program like that would be about two mil- is Nestlé’s Abuelita hot choc- f you are a stu- deal with the low graduation rate. The current four lion a year. Tuition wouldn’t go up, but the athletic olate. Whether in tablet form dent at KSU, year graduation rate is only 33 percent and he hopes fees definetly would and the committee is trying to or in packet [I recommend you should to change that. Papp mentioned that the reason he figure out whether or not it will be enough. packets], imagine having hot know that Dr. thinks so many people take longer to graduate is Dr. Papp also spoke at length about those who have chocolate with cinnamon, Daniel Papp the fact that they work and go to inspired him. Papp said, regarding those adding a unique texture and is the new president school full time. While some stu- inspirations, “It has been a combination flavor to the drink. If you’re ofI the university. In dents may have to work to help of folks. My father, who was always not feeling so adventur- the summer of 2006, with the cost of living here on “You interested in things international and ous, Swiss Miss is always a when Dr. Betty campus, he is concerned that some things military, a couple of professors I keeper. Remember, you can Siegel announced work simply to maintain the com- had at Dartmouth and a couple of minis- always get creative by adding her retirement, the fortable lifestyle they were used to ain’t seen ters I’ve had over the years. Probably a different syrups [cherry, mint, search for a new back home. group of about five or six people.” strawberry], whipped cream, president began and Papp said that the most reward- He remembers his college years marshmallows, Bailey’s Irish Photo courtesy of Jim Bolt, Papp was selected. ing part of being the president here fondly as the only time in his life when Cream or Amaretto to your University Relations nothin’ That is just common at KSU is the fact that he gets to he could set his own schedule and sleep concoction of coffee good- knowledge if you be back on campus and be a part the day away if he wanted to. He was ness. If you’re on the watch- are a KSU student. Below are some things you may of this already amazing institu- a lot like many of the students at KSU; ing-my-figure routine, no not know about Dr. Papp. tion. In his inaugurational speech, yet.” he played football, baseball, rugby and, worries for you: order your When asked about his favorite part of being he cited the various ways he plans after he injured his knee, basketball. He drink with non-fat milk or try president of KSU, Papp said he enjoyed getting to to improve upon the already solid foundations upon worked in college as much as he could so that he hot tea. If you’re weary of know people and working to help the students and which KSU was built. He plans to bring KSU to a could go on trips with his friends. He had a job as dairy products, having your faculty with their issues. Papp also said the things new level of academic achievement. “ M y a ski instructor and even worked at a liquor store to beverage with soy is also a that appeal to him the most are the opportunities for hope for this school is that it be among the best make a little extra cash. great substitute, especially if everyone and the university’s solid faculty. learning-centered state universities in the nation,” The new era that Dr. Papp has begun is truly off it is vanilla flavored. Papp was very enthusiastic when talking about Papp said. to an amazing start that has all the potential of be- Whatever you choose to the plans for the future of KSU and the students The issue of a football or hockey team is one that coming an exciting and prosperous future. To quote order or make, keep warm here. He explained that he wants his relationship Papp can’t seem to go a day without addressing. He Dr. Papp’s inauguration address, “This fine uni- this season and have a Happy with the students to be very open and that he hopes said that it is an issue of funding at this point. There versity is takin’ care of business ... you ain’t seen Holidays. students will feel comfortable enough to voice their is currently a feasible study being conducted to de- nothin’ yet.” The Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 SENTINEL Features • Page 7 High Museum of Art debuts Louvre Atlanta The prestigious exibit will include pieces from The Royal Collection Pieces to see at

JESSICA EDENS his famous angel series, are also part of the ex- Louvre Atlanta Sèvres, d’après Louis-Simon STAFF WRITER hibit. There is also representation of the move- Boizot, Bust of Marie Antoinette, 1782, ment of art towards the focus on individuals’ Musée du Louvre The High Museum of Art recently unveiled lives instead of allegorical and religious subjects the first series in Louve Atlanta, an exhibit that that had been dominant, lead by Watteau, one of will continue through 2009. The first series, The the king’s painters. Royal Collections, provides a glimpse of some of The last section of the exhibit, Kings as the art that the French kings Louis XIV, Louis Collectors, shares the story of art collected by XV and Louis XVI gathered during their years the last kings of the French monarchy, up until on the throne. 1789 with the start of the French Revolution. By The Louvre, the world’s largest museum these years, Louis XIV was successfully shifting and one of the jewels of Paris, was originally a the world’s center of art and culture from Rome palace, hence its ornate and luxurious architec- to Paris. He received several valuable sculptures ture. It became a public art museum in the 1700s, from a personal friend and collector, which are when the French royalty shifted their residence displayed to show part of the influence the king to the palace at Versailles, just north of the city. had on the art world, and his devotion to collect- There are currently over 35,000 works on dis- ing fine pieces. These sculptures disappeared play at the Louvre. It’s most renowned pieces during the French Revolution and were not re- include Alexandros of Antioch’s “Venus de covered until 1935. Milo” and Leonardo da Vinci’s “Virgin of the Part of the value of the monarchy’s huge col- Rocks” and the “Mona Lisa.” lection was that students from the Royal Academy The first display in the exhibit of Painting and Sculpture came to study the work is a room full of busts of significant of the masters, with intention to also master color contributors to French history and and line. One painting in the exhibit symbolized Jean Antoine Watteau, Study of a Seated culture, like Voltaire and Rembrandt, this learning technique, Guido Reni’s “The Union Woman, 1684-1721, Musée du Louvre created by many different artists over of Drawing and Color,” with the man and woman the years. Some of the heads were representing drawing and painting, respectively. replicas created for the French kings. The collection as a whole demonstrates the This art form was popular and sought grandeur of the era, in society and especially in after by the leaders of the monarchy. the monarchy. The last painting in the series is The next floor of the exhibit not from the Louvre, but of one of the galler- presents an assortment of the 135,000 ies within it, done by American Samuel Morse drawings the kings accumulated for the [inventor of Morse code] in 1831. He delicately Louvre library. The King’s Drawings are mostly and beautifully captured the majesty of the place done in pen and brown ink, and the intricate and of the art it holds, as was his intention, as detail of the artwork is quite apparent. America had no national museums at that time. Many of the paintings in the Louvre Atlanta The mindset behind the Louvre-High Museum collection came to be with Louis XIV when he exchange is to tell throughout the course of three moved from the Louvre to Versailles with his years the history of the Louvre and its influences, mother. Charles le Brun was hired as First Painter but in a strikingly modern atmosphere and spirit. to the King, whose duty it was to work with Louis The first of three exhibits is the story of collec- to decorate every wall, ceiling, floor and surface tion by and influence of the kings, especially of Versailles. Several of these works served to Louis XIV, XV and XVI, up until the time of the represent this decoration project, including the French Revolution. The next, coming in 2007, never-before-exhibited “Drapery for a Kneeling is the Louvre under the pressure and whirlwind Figure.” of the French Revolution and times of social Agostino Carracci, Several Raphael originals, including one from change. Portrait of a Man, Musée du Louvre

Mathis Gothart Nithart, Portrait of a Woman Raphael, Portrait of a Baldassare Wearing a Bonnet, Musée du Louvre Castiglione, 1514-1515, Musée du Louvre

Sèvres, Cassolette vase and its base, 1785, Musée du Louvre

Alessandro Algardi, Jupiter Striking Francois Boucher, Portrait of the Down the Titans, 17 century before Louis-Michel Van Loo, Double Portrait Marquise de Pompadour, 18th century, 1654, Musée du Louvre of the Marquis and Marquise de Musée du Louvre Marigny, 1769, Musée du Louvre Introducing Prof. Jeffrey Stepakoff This hollywood writer shares his experiences with students

DUSTIN JACOBS to Atlanta to work with Ogilvy and “[John] came back to lecture. I working on ‘Tarzan.’” Gold Rush.” It’s a memoir; a non-fic- STAFF WRITER Mather Advertising. sent him some speculative scripts that From there, Stepakoff worked on tion narrative about my life writing for After about a year, he headed I wrote. He sent them out to several the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek” television over the past 20 years.” On a rainy afternoon, 43-year-old to Carnegie Mellon University in agents. I received responses from sev- where he was both a writer and co- The book sheds light on what has Professor Jeffrey Stepakoff sits in his Pittsburgh to become a playwright. eral [agencies]. I signed with an agent executive producer. He is credited for been a huge money making industry mostly empty new office. He takes a While there he received an MFA in in 1988 and moved to Hollywood.” writing 10 episodes over his three year for writers. It also sheds light on why sip of his Deer Park water and prepares playwriting. The writers strike was on in 1988, period with the program. network television has been taken over himself to discuss his life, profes- “I wasn’t necessarily interested in so he was unable to get started right Stepakoff returned to Dunwoody in by reality TV. The book is due out in sion and reason for coming to teach at film or television. I was really interest- away. He did, however, find an intern- 2004, where he now resides with his April 2007 from Gotham Books. KSU. ed in writing plays. What I was really ship at Universal Studios. wife, Elizabeth, and his two daugh- Over the years, Stepakoff has seen Stepakoff, who is originally from interested in was storytelling. I went to Once the strike was over, Stepakoff ters, 7-year-old Sophie and 5-year-old what it takes to be a successful writer Atlanta, has returned home to Pittsburgh to study playwriting because went to work, getting a gig with the Charlotte. in Hollywood. He wants to bring that Dunwoody after several years working theater was something that was acces- television show “Simon and Simon.” After being a part of the entertain- success to potential storytellers here in Los Angeles as a writer/producer. sible and available. You could write a He wrote the script for episode six of ment industry for the better part of 20 at KSU as the professor of screen and Though he has worked in several me- play and you could get it produced. TV season eight, which also happened to years, Stepakoff is here at KSU. Of all script writing. He will also be the of- diums, including motion pictures, his and film seemed rather inaccessible.” be the last season of the show. the places he could have chosen from, ficial Entertainment Advisor for the main stay is television. Stepakoff relays a message of how “After that, I went to work for he only chose to apply at KSU. Film department. “I’ve always known that I’ve fortunate we are to have a society that David Milch. He is really one of the “Kennesaw is growing by leaps and “I’m not just here to teach students. wanted to do this,” said Stepakoff of has become more adept to the creative best writers in television.” bounds. It has an emphasis on profes- I am here to help students profession- his love for script writing. “I wrote my mind, particularly in the field of cre- Milch is responsible for such shows sional training. What I want to do is ally. What I am able to do is help stu- first play at age 15. What drew me to ative storytelling. as “NYPD Blue” and “Deadwood.” help young storytellers go to work in dents who have the skills, the passion television is the fact that it is a writer’s “In the mid-eighties, it was seen as Stepakoff then went on to work on the field, just like I did twenty years and the commitment to work profes- medium. Writers have real control in an eccentric endeavor to study film and television shows such as “Major Dad,” ago. Kennesaw is open to a realm of sionally and find that work.” television that they don’t necessarily television. In fact, there were very few “The Wonder Years” and “Sisters.” He possibilities.” “Mr. Stepakoff brings to KSU a great have writing a Hollywood movie.” programs around.” also developed scripts for video games Professionalism is what drew deal of experience and insight from a Stepakoff graduated from Stepakoff met John Wells, an alum- and created entertainment series for Stepakoff to Kennesaw State. He is successful career in Hollywood,” says Woodward Academy in Atlanta and nus of Carnegie Mellon. Wells went on the web. He then went into animation also keeping up with his own profes- film department chairman, Dr. David went on to the University of North to create such shows as “ER” and “The at Disney. sion. King. “He will be of great assistance to Carolina at Chapel Hill for a degree in West Wing.” He also became president “I was the first writer to develop “I have a book coming out called students, especially screenwriters, as journalism with a focus in drama. After of the Writer’s Guild of America in ‘Brother Bear.’ Then I was the second “Billion Dollar Kiss: The Story of a our program in film studies continues leaving Chapel Hill, Stepakoff returned 1999. writer on ‘Tarzan.’ I spent about a year Television Writer in the Hollywood to grow.” The Page 8 • Features SENTINEL Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 Niki held over for another month WENDY RAVEN MCNAIR pieces as well as crawling on top about them. I noted a smaller STAFF WRITER of them. The lions were covered scale, similar version located in beautiful, colorful stones and indoors, Fountaine Aux Nanas My daughter accompanied were perfectly suited as outdoor Fond Noir [Nana Fountain, me to Niki de Saint Phalle’s playground pieces, as well as Black], 1991. There were four exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical magnificent works of art. Nana women joined from the waist Garden. She was the perfect Maison [Nana House], 1967-87, down in a fountain with color- companion for viewing Niki’s delighted my daughter when she ful patterned designs empha- work. We both found the vi- discovered a nice shady place sizing their voluptuous shapes brant colors and large, full, inside. It was painted in vibrant, and water sprouting out of their round shapes irresistible, but rich colors with emphasis on bodies. To my chagrin and my her favorite pieces were the par- the feminine parts [ex. breasts daughter’s surprised amuse- ticipatory sculptures. She could and generous buttocks]. The ment, the water was sprouting actually crawl on top of for a cool blue interior contained an from their breasts as well. new perspective or inside of to inviting bench and the floor was Initially, I was astonished that discover a secret space. My fa- covered with woodchips. It was my daughter’s favorite sculp- vorites were the “Nanas” which a nice, cool hidden retreat from ture was a giant skull entitled is French for “babes.” Nanas the heat of the day. L Cabeza [The Head], 2000. are Niki’s female figures whose My favorite piece in the ex- But as we explored it together, voluptuous “womanly” parts are hibit was Les Trois Grâces [The I began to understand her attrac- emphasized with bright colors Three Graces], 1999, a sculpture tion to the piece whose subject and patterns. of three women dancing on top matter is traditionally consid- The outdoor installation on of a pond. All were balanced on ered macabre in our culture. The the Great Lawn exhibited a large a single foot, giving their forms enormous skull was beautiful. number of Niki’s statues, but the a lightness and joy that extended The exterior was impressive, two large lions, Guardian Lions, through the water sprouting out covered in brilliant tiles and 2000, attracted the attention of of their bodies. It was an ex- stones, but it was the interior my daughter, and other children pression of complete physical that attracted her the most. The as well. They enjoyed exploring freedom that, even now, brings interior was cool and covered in the underside of the oversized a smile to my face just thinking See NIKI, page 10 Da Chen shares

hisJESSICA EDENS lifeHe later withreceived a full scholar- and KSUrequested to personally edit STAFF WRITER ship to Colombia University Law his memoir. The rest is history. School where he met his wife, an Midway through the evening, New York Times bestselling American-born Chinese woman. Chen pulled out his bamboo author Da Chen spoke to a group They have two young children, a flute and transported the group of several hundred students and daughter and a son. to the hills of China. While lis- other guests Nov. 7, bringing his Chen also spoke of his child- tening to the whistling melody written stories to life. hood, which was not as familiar of the distinct Asian instru- Chen’s second memoir, to the audience because it is nar- ment, merely closing one’s eyes “Sounds of the River,” was se- rated in his first memoir, “Colors brought visions of Chen’s China, lected as KSU’s common reader of the Mountain.” His poignant childhood, college days and the for 2006-07, and is required read- tales of life in southern Yellow hardships he overcame to stand ing for all First Year Experience Stone and becoming a man as he in America and play a song. He classes. It is because of this con- dealt with the harsh realities in dedicated his performance to his nection with the school’s cur- his homeland held the room in father, the man who had taught riculum that Chen stopped by to silence. him much, including how to play speak, personifying the voice of He also told of his early China’s native flute. the young man that many have writing career, beginning with Ending the address, Chen read come to know from his stories of the day his young daughter re- an excerpt from his new novel, college life in China. marked that he “talked funny.” “Brothers,” his first work of Chen spoke of his wife and In an effort to collect his past adult fiction. The author reading children, his early days going to so that she could, in turn, know his own words left a grand sense school in America and his first her own heritage, Chen recorded of splendor on the night. A recep- “real” job making copies in an his childhood and then tucked tion featuring traditional Chinese MONEY FOR COLLEGE office on Wall Street. He came it away for when she was older. food was held immediately after- to the United States after com- Several years later, at least half a ward, sponsored by the Chinese pleting a degree at the Beijing dozen publishers wanted rights Student Association, while Chen Language Institute, where he won to the story. The president and expertly drew calligraphy and a scholarship and an elusive visa editor-in-chief of Random House signed autographs in his books. approval from his home nation. met Chen with tears in her eyes, Fraud-Buster speaks at KSU KAREN PRESSLEY pertise required to expose the tour talking about ethics.” STAFF WRITER cooked books at MCI. Other Wanserski hopes to influ- NOW repercussions reverberate ence academic institutions and Images of crime scene in- in his life, from challenging other groups away from invit- vestigations, armed thugs and media relations to countering ing convicted fraudsters into smoking guns are more likely Pavlo’s version of this scandal classrooms to talk about ethics, to conjure up ideas about CSI in the Forbes magazine story, since that is an issue of the television shows than computer “Ring of Thieves,” by journal- wrong role model being given forensics or whistleblowing on ist Neil Weinberg, to attacks on a platform from which to speak accounting fraud. With white- his reputation and threats to his to future leaders. He hopes to collar criminal conduct making family and career. see a shift from what he calls headlines since the MCI, Enron Wanserski believes account- a perverse appeal about “good and WorldCom corporate scan- ability for ethical choices be- people gone bad” to an empha- dals, the role of the whistle- longs to managers and staff at sis on people who have built a blower and forensic accountant all levels. platform by doing things right. has moved from obscurity to “People who should be de- He also wants to see a shift front-page news. tecting fraud are not the gov- in media exposure of fraud, On Nov. 15, fraud whistle- ernment, the police department proving that journalists have blower James Wanserski will or even the CEOs. It’s the front due diligence to fair and thor- share his story at KSU on how line managers who see it first,” ough investigative reporting, he found the smoking gun that Wanserski said. which brings truth rather than cracked open the $50 million He says anyone can embrace covering an angle to fit a pre- accounting fraud of telecom the characteristics of a fraud- conceived agenda. giant MCI. The discovery buster as a matter of choice. Do kids grow up dreaming led to MCI exec Walt Pavlo’s This requires a good education, of becoming a whistleblower, felony conviction and sentenc- building a variety of experienc- like they might dream of be- ing to 41 months in prison. es and roles that broaden your coming a teacher or an astro- The Siegel Institute for perspective and then learning naut? Wanserski’s perspective Leadership, Ethics and how to trust your gut reactions was shaped by a significant role Character has invited Wanserski when you see something that model who set high standards to KSU to discuss “Real Life doesn’t add up. for him at an impressionable Fraud-Busting: Facts, Behavior “Underlying these basics age, whom he will talk about at and Role Models.” must be a personal foundation the KSU event. His story is for all, but will of core values, part of your When asked if he looked especially appeal to academic very being, which enables you back on the path he followed ®* Because Aunt Joan needed more Botox . leaders, business and busi- to see when something is awry with fraud busting, he replied, ness law majors, information and act on it.” “The media has exposed losses She got a facelift, you got the tuition bill. systems and communication Financial Executive maga- of over $200 billion of market Not to worry: a Campus Door student loan can cover up to 100% of majors. Wanserski’s MBA in zine published Wanserksi’s arti- value from these frauds. This your education costs, with online approval in less than a minute. Finance/Management, and 20 cle, “By Any True Accounting, proves the economic costs are All without the painful side effects. years in telecommunications the Deed Was Fraud,” which far greater than the gains. You and accounting at corporations addresses to the MCI fraud have to look at yourself in the including Sprint, MCI and case and offers advice about mirror every day and think, Telecom USA, has equipped how to deal with fraud and en- what’s the cost to your personal campusdoor.com him with a wealth of experi- suing litigation. “My integrity?” ence that students and faculty biggest motivation to write Wanserski’s reception will *Botox® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc. can access following his lec- that article was the fabrication begin at 6:30 p.m. with light re- Like this poster? Download your own printable PDF version at campusdoor.com/posters ture. spewing out of the fraudster freshments at the KSU Center, All loans are subject to credit approval. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Other Wanserski’s story spans convicted in the MCI case, now Room 300, with his lecture restrictions apply. 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It is finally that time of the season. Actor/director Jon Favreau once wrote, “I’ve always viewed Christmas as a holiday for everyone. Through rooted in religion, it has grown into a holiday that has come to represent the coming together of all mankind. It represents the best of people.” So this year, take time to spend with people you care about after the finals are over. In the meantime, watch that holiday favorite you won’t get tired of, at least not at the moment. Since your last fix for some Christmas cheer was a year ago, you might need to be refreshed on what to watch or listen to.

10 must see 6. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” [1965] – Probably one of the best Christmas movies out of the “Charlie Brown” TV specials, it’s entertaining for the Photo courtesy of Maria Sarmiento 1. “A Christmas Story” [1983] - whole family. It is even better Fountaine Aux Nanas Fond Noir (Nana Fountain, Black), Whether renting it at Blockbuster when you enjoy the the awesome 1991, by Niki de Saint Phalle or watching it on the 24-hour Vince Guaraldi soundtrack while TBS marathon Christmas Day, silver mirrored tiles. Various shades of blue stones spread across you watch Charlie Brown try to the ceiling with a white tiled half moon encircled by pearl stones. it’s great to watch Ralphie ask for find the meaning of Christmas. a BB gun for Christmas. It’s also Smooth black stones covered the seating. There was negative fun to quote such quips as, “Oh space between the large teeth that allowed you to see through Fuuudge.” them to the outside. Some other sculptures she 7. “Home Alone” [1990] – John also enjoyed included Nikigator, 2001, an alligator with an open- Hughes’s classic with Macaulay ing in the belly for kids to play inside [like a jungle gym], Seal Culkin being left behind while Small, 1999, a small seal children could crawl through and on, 2. “It’s a Wonderful Life” the rest of the family is away [1946] – As memorable as it is Seal Large, 1999, a large seal the children could crawl through, for the holidays. You also can’t and Cat, 1999, a large embracing cat figure with seating space inspiring, have a look at Frank help but think of “The Joe Pesci Capra’s classic of George Bailey inside. Show” skit on “Saturday Night At the end of our visit, we viewed a film, which gave an over- [James Stewart] getting a second Live.” chance with the help from his view of Niki’s life and the collection’s installation. The film was guardian angel. filled with many incredible facts about her life. I learned that art was credited for saving Niki’s life after she received shock treat- 8. “How the Grinch Stole ments for having a breakdown, due to clinical depression. The Christmas!” [1966] – Definitely “National Lampoon’s very same art was also credited for ultimately ending Niki’s life. 3. not “The Grinch,” enjoy this She inhaled noxious fumes while creating it and eventually died Christmas Vacation” [1989] - tale of the loss of Christmas in Have fun with Clark W. Griswold due to complications that arose from this. Whoville orchestrated by the I found only one sculpture that alluded to Niki’s illness; Le [Chevy Chase] as he prepares the grim Grinch [voice done by family for the most memorable Fou, [The Fool], 1990, a human and dog figure created of skinny “Frankenstein’s Monster” Boris rods that left large hollow spaces in the figures. Niki referred to Christmas ever--not to mention Karloff] and his dog Max. spending it with a cousin [Randy this type of sculpture as a “skinny.” This style of work stood in Quaid’s “Cousin Eddy”] that stark contrast to the full, rounded figures of Niki’s other sculp- tures. The accompanying artist’s statement commented, “ When makes Jim Carrey in “Dumb and “Miracle on 34 Street” Dumber” look like James Bond. 9. my lungs were severely damaged by working in polyester, air [original or remake] – Bring came into my life. I had to learn how to breathe again. Breathe out the kid in all of us and ex- deeply. The skinnies reflect that change.” perience the tale of believing in Niki’s art became even more profound when I realized what 4. ”Elf” [2003] - It stands as Santa Claus. They’re both great, one of the best, most recent holi- she’d sacrificed to bring beauty into the world. The exhibit so watch the original if you want is being extended to Dec. 31, so if you haven’t seen it, go and day films. Buddy the Elf [Will to see a young Natalie Wood or Ferrell] travels from the North immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Niki de Saint the remake if you want to see Phalle. Pole to New York to find his dad the little girl, Mara Wilson, from [James Caan]. “Matilda.” What: Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit

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COLLEGE AD NON BLEED 11.63” X 10.5” The Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 SENTINEL Features • Page 11 “Stranger Than Fiction,” where have you been all my life? TERESA ALVAREZ cially impressive leaving the “Elf” and “Ricky stick comedy nor is it a comedy that requires an of the best films to come out this year and needs STAFF WRITER Bobby” personality behind and creating a new IQ of 180. This is a sweet, enjoyable film that to be given recognition for being as luminous as character for the audience. He has grown from would inspire you to get a Spoon CD or the it is simply great. There are reviews written for movies defined the Spartan cheerleader on “Saturday Night soundtrack [instrumental versions of Spoon’s Grade: A as comedy that say the film is “smart” when it’s Live” to a great actor by delivering his energy songs are featured throughout]. It is indeed one really stupid. This movie does not fit into this in an offbeat way. Hoffman is exceptional as the category and can honestly be defined as smart, brilliant yet odd professor who helps Harold. as well as being considered a modern master- Thompson also delivers a fantastic performance piece. as the recluse, chain-smoking and always think- “Stranger Than Fiction” is about author Kay ing author. Gyllenhaal surprisingly brings a Eiffel [Emma Thompson], writing a tragic novel rebellious, spirited liveliness to Ana that was on an IRS auditor, Harold Crick. It turns out attempted unsuccessfully in other films such that Harold Crick [Will Ferrell] really exists as “Along Came Polly” or “Monster-in-Law.” and one day starts hearing her voice in his head Queen Latifah is also seen in a small but well- explaining what he is doing as he does it. He done performance as Kay’s assistant. A predic- finds it annoying until she says he is going to tion is now foreseen: do not be surprised if you be killed. This leads him to try and figure out see Ferrell, Hoffman or Thompson nominated who she is by getting help from Professor Jules for a Golden Globe. Hilbert [Dustin Hoffman] and eventually meet- On the topic of Golden Globes, also note the ing whimsical baker/client/girlfriend Ana Pascal foreshadowing of nominations for Best Picture [Maggie Gyllenhaal]. [Comedy], Best Director [Comedy] for Marc When comparing this to other movies, think Forster and Best Screenplay for Zach Helm. of the “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Forster does a brilliant job getting away from the concept with the approach and light-heartedness “Finding Neverland” seriousness and the “Stay” of “The Truman Show.” If you’re looking for mindbender by taking the “Beautiful Mind” another “Old School,” you won’t find it here. inventiveness and showing the audience how “Stranger Than Fiction” is a comedy based on Harold’s mind works in a much lighter manner. human nature and tries to neither dumb it down Helm couldn’t have done better with his screen- nor be too sophisticated for audiences to com- play by giving life to such distinctive characters prehend. Instead, it is the subtleties that give it in such an enjoyable, pleasant manner. charm, such as Ferrell quietly noting on paper “Stranger Than Fiction” is rated PG-13 for a his more misses then hits while conversing with few strong images, humored brief nudity in the Gyllenhaal. The performances are all out- background and a bit of language not noticeable standing and truly believable. Ferrell is espe- or alarming. Like I said earlier, this is not a slap- Photo courtesy of MCT Campus The Page 12 • Features SENTINEL Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006

Playstation 3

VS.

Nintendo Wii

JASON NIMER Ray DVDs, but historically speaking, Sony and EDITOR IN CHIEF new media formats usually don’t end up work- ing out [anyone remember the MiniDisc, DiVX movies or the UMD discs? Me neither]. With This week is going to be a big one for video the popularity of the new HD-DVD format and game enthusiasts. By next Monday, two of the Microsoft’s decision to support it, it is an inevi- biggest companies in gaming will have unveiled tability that Bu-Ray will go the way of BetaMax their new, next generation gaming systems. much sooner than later. Sony, which achieved worldwide success with The PS3’s last major selling point has also its Playstation 2 console, will roll out its highly been recently blown out of the water. Games anticipated Playstation 3 on Friday, Nov. 17. that were once exclusive to Sony’s console Two days later, Nintendo will enter the market are now being produced for the competitors as with the Wii, the oddly named system with an well. Popular games such as Grand Theft Auto, ingenious controller. Microsoft, who began sell- Resident Evil and perhaps even Devil May Cry ing their new system, the Xbox 360, last year, will almost assuredly appear on the 360. With released its first “must have” game last week, the impending doom of Sony’s handheld, the in an effort to keep up with the competition. So, PSP, so much negative press surrounding its in a crowded market with lots of choices, what new console and company profits plummeting a does the smart consumer do? Each of the choic- reported 94 percent last fiscal year, it will be in- es has its benefits, but some of the negatives teresting to see if Sony’s game department can make for wasted money and tears on Christmas survive until next Christmas. morning. Last, but certainly not least, Is the Nintendo Since the Xbox 360 hit stores this time last Wii. Yes, it has a funny name. Yes, it is not as year, we’ll start with them. The 360 had as graphically sophisticated as the competition. rocky a launch as any other system in gaming Yes, it will be the last console available for pur- history. Not only were a good number of the chase. These factors all work against Nintendo, first systems to hit stores defective [control- but the Wii has two things neither of the other lers didn’t work, console scratched the games consoles have; great games and an off-the-wall when they were being played, etc.], but a severe new controller. shortage of systems and steep $400 price tag Games are the first area where the Wii will crippled the 360’s chance to placate consum- shine. Not only is the Wii the only system to ers. Also, a number of the games that were first come packaged with a game [the first one available were terrible, ranging from an unplay- since the Super Nintendo], but Nintendo has able racing game to a slew of unplayable first implemented a new feature called the Virtual person shooters. In its first year, though, the 360 Console. This allows players to download clas- has managed to recover. sic NES, SNES and N64 games, as well as some The 360’s online capability, though shallow TurboGrafix 16 and Sega games. So even if you at first, has completely turned itself around, can’t get your hands on The Legend of Zelda: making the 360 choice number one for gamers Twilight Princess [the Wiis most anticipated who love playing Mortal Kombat with friends game], you can pass the time playing the NES in Vietnam. Also, the games have been getting Zelda game that started it all. While the PS3 and increasingly better. Games like Dead Rising 360 have a decent amount of games to choose and Saint’s Row have been slowly but surely in- from, Wii players will literally have Nintendo’s creasing the 360’s popularity. The Elder Scrolls: entire library at their fingertips. Oblivion was supposed to have the same effect, The greatest feature of the Wii is the control- but once gamers actually played it, it’s sure that ler. Instead of a joystick and a bunch of buttons, more than a few lost hope in Microsoft’s ability the Wii has a motion sensing remote control to produce a quality game play experience. [or Wii-mote, if you will] and an analog stick. Last week, in a well-calculated business What does this mean? While most gamers sit move, Microsoft released Gears of War and an- stationary while playing, Wii players will be on nounced the upcoming Halo 3 in an effort to their feet, wildly swinging their remotes. Ever combat this week’s deluge of new systems and played a first person shooter that required you games. Gears of War is so good, it almost war- to actually aim at your enemies? This is exactly rants buying a 360 just to play it. Also, Halo is what Nintendo is aiming for, and the possibili- one of the best selling game franchises in recent ties are endless. history, so the sequel’s announcement put Lastly, the Nintendo Wii can be yours for Microsoft in a very good position to deal with a mere $250. Compared to $400 [XBox 360] the competition. It remains to be seen, however, or $600 [PS3], the Wii is practically a steal. if Microsoft’s decision to begin selling the 360 a Don’t worry about being able to find one either, full year before the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Nintendo has produced a staggering amount of Wii was a sound one. systems for launch, making sure that every con- The Playstation 3 will be released on Friday, sumer who wants a Wii will be able to get one. but even before it has been made available to This holiday season, shoppers will have a lot consumers, some are already predicting the to choose from in the video game department. system will be a flop. Sony hasn’t given con- Nintendo’s Wii will no doubt be the most fun, sumers much reason to believe otherwise. The but Microsoft’s 360 has its strong points as well. system sells for $600 [say this out loud to your- The PS3 seems to be the only bad choice, and self: “I am going to spend $600 on a video game that price tag should turn away casual gamers console.” Sounds stupid, right?], there have in droves. For the price of a PS3, consumers been widespread reports of hardware malfunc- can buy both a Wii and a 360. This seems to tion and most of the first games on store shelves be the smartest way to quench your thirst for will be ports of games available on other sys- great games. To those who are still planning on tems. On top of all that, Sony has announced buying a PS3, I’ll see you in six months when that, due to difficulties with producing the PS3, you are selling it back to Gamestop in exchange far fewer systems will be available than origi- for a better system...and I’ll most likely be nally expected. laughing. Does the PS3 have any positive attributes? No matter what you choose, one thing is for Not really, no. To be fair, the PS3 will play Blu- certain, it is a great time to be a gamer. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006 TheSENTINEL Sports • Page 13

Tell us about it Visit us online [email protected] SPORTS www.KSUSentinel.com Believe in Blueland Johan Hedberg has played back Atlanta up goalie quite nicely with a Thrashers off record of 3-0-0. Kovalchuk, Hossa and Lehtonen are all on to best start in the NHL All-Star ballot. This season has been ex- franchise history citing for the Thrashers and their fans. This past January, I became a born again hockey DUSTIN JACOBS fan. I was never all that interest- SENIOR COLUMNIST ed in hockey, as Atlanta hadn’t had an NHL team for most of Lucky number seven seems my life. A friend of mine got to be the right season for the involved and I must say that I Atlanta Thrashers. After six will never be able to repay him. seasons of heart breaking play, I have become a Thrashers fan the Atlanta Thrashers have now and an NHL fan to boot. seemingly put it all together on Last season, I won my fantasy the ice. hockey league knowing little to So far, the Thrashers are 12- nothing about the sport. Now, I 5-3 with 27 points, a record that am a true believer in Blueland tops the Southeast Division and and those that defend it. places second in the Eastern What is Blueland you ask? Conference to the Buffalo There is only one way to find Sabres, who the Thrashers beat out. Head on over to Phillips on the road. With a start like Arena Fri. Nov. 17, as the this, one must wonder if this Atlanta Thrashers set to host team can keep it up. the Dallas Stars. Then, and In years past, the Thrashers only then, will you understand have had major letdowns in the meaning of Blueland. the second half. The end of A promising start is good. last season was hard to swal- One can only hope this string of low, with the Thrashers miss- victories becomes a season to ing their first playoff remember. It is hard to believe appearance by two that a young NHL franchise has points. This was in a better chance at win- Phil Sears | Tallahassee Democrat part due to ning a cham- FSU’s Eric Moore tips the punt by Wake Forest’s Ryan Plackemeir. their inabil- p i o n s h i p ity to beat t h a n division a n y o p p o - of the Florida State back to square one n e n t s o t h e r such as profes- f o r m e r s i o n a l N H L sports in in quarterback department C h a m p i o n Atlanta. In Tampa Bay and my estimation, the current defend- Thrashers fans are IRA SCHOFFEL ping back into coverage. Seminoles’ offensive struggles against ing NHL Champion the most passionate MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Wake Forest converted Lee’s first in- Wake Forest was that the Demon Deacons Carolina Hurricanes. f a n base of any pro sport terception into a field goal and the second entered the game with the Atlantic Coast This glaring reality has car- in Atlanta. After all, the Braves TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State’s into a touchdown to take a 13-0 lead early Conference’s worst pass defense. In five ried over to this season, where run is over, the Falcons can’t quarterback situation has disintegrated in the second quarter. conference games, Wake Forest had al- the Thrashers are a combined seem to find consistency and the from quandary to quagmire. Weatherford was inserted on the next lowed an average of 271.4 passing yards 1-2-2 against both teams. The Hawks have forgotten what the Two weeks after saying his team had series and fared no better. He completed per game. The Noles finished with 113. Thrashers lead in the division playoffs are. If there is an orga- a “good problem,” with Xavier Lee and 4 of 15 passes for 52 yards with two in- “That was the worst game I’ve ever is now only six points ahead of nization to truly get behind, it’s Drew Weatherford each appearing to be terceptions in the game. One of those been a part of, especially at Florida State,” second place Carolina and eight this thrilling team comprised of viable candidates to lead the Seminoles’ interceptions was returned 48 yards for a Weatherford said. “We got out-fought and points ahead of third place players from all over the globe offense, Bobby Bowden watched both TD by cornerback Kevin Patterson. outplayed on pretty much every snap.” Tampa Bay. The Thrashers will that share the same ambition: make crucial mistakes in the Nov. 11 30- Lee said he was “frustrated” by being FSU has had plenty of offensive need to pick up momentum to defend Blueland and bring to it 0 loss to Wake Forest. benched after the early turnovers. problemsWWW. KSUthis Sseason,ENTINEL but .theCOM Seminoles ensure a non-meltdown this Sir Stanley’s Cup. Combined, Lee and Weatherford com- “I thought that with me being the start- hadn’t displayed a tendency of throwing season. Here is to hoping head pleted just 9 of 28 passes with four inter- er in my third game that they would stand interceptions until Saturday. In his first The franchise player Ilya coach Bob Hartley has got the ceptions against the Demon Deacons. behind me,” Lee said. “But I’d rather not two starts, Lee completed 34 of 61 passes Kovalchuk and second year right plans in place. Let us “Both quarterbacks were terrible,” talk about it. I can’t really tell you what for 471 yards with no interceptions. Thrasher Marian Hossa are hope that Don Waddell has the Bowden said. “We threw two smack in was going through my mind. It wouldn’t Weatherford had only five intercep- first and second in the NHL in right formula. Let us hope that the Wake Forest defenders’ chests.” be too good.” tions in 213 pass attempts coming into goals with 14 and 13 respec- the spirit is right for a Stanley Lee, making his third career start, was Weatherford and Lee were both highly Saturday’s game. tively. They are also one and Cup playoff run. dreadfully off target early. He completed touted high school quarterbacks but have After letting Lee sit for the second two in point totals with Hossa’s First things first, let’s three of his first eight passes and was in- had a difficult time finding success at the and third quarters, the Seminoles went 28 and Kovalchuk’s 26. Slava beat Tampa and Carolina. tercepted twice deep in Florida State ter- college level. back to him and benched Weatherford Kozlov has made a supporting Considering these teams have ritory. In his 20 career starts, Weatherford midway through the fourth quarter. The contribution with his 14 assists, won the last three Stanley On his first interception, Lee said he has posted a 12-8 record. Lee is now move drew cheers from a mostly empty nine goals and 23 points. Goal Cups, defeating them could be was trying to throw the ball away but it 1-2, though he played well in a loss at Doak Campbell Stadium, but it did little tender Kari Lehtonen wears the a good omen. Here’s to hoping slipped out of his hand on a rainy night. Maryland and in last week’s victory to change the outcome. all encompassing hockey mask current patterns stay on target On the second, he said he didn’t see Wake against Virginia. Lee finished the game with 61 yards with nine wins this season, for an empty netter. Forest linebacker Stanley Arnoux drop- What was most surprising about the on 5-of-13 passing. despite his recent struggles. Editor’s must-watch Owls Spotlight game of the week NATHAN BRIDGES Hockey Lady Owls SPORTS EDITOR On Nov. 10, 2006 the Ice Owls traveled to Dayton, Oh. Basketball # 2 Michigan at # 1 Ohio State The Lady Owls took on to take on defending ACHA Golf Jacksonville State on Nov. 10 national champion Wright These two Big Ten rivals will head off on Sat. Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. on The 50 – 23, 8 – 0 Owls at home. It proved to be an State University. The Nov. 10 ABC. Both teams have displayed stellar defenses and offenses through- won the 2006 Stetson/CFSC exciting game with the Owls game fell in favor of Wright out the season, and the verdict of this game could predict the outcome Invitational at Victoria Hills going into overtime, but the State with a score of 1 – 6. In of this year’s national title. One thing is for sure; this game will not be Golf Club in Deland, Fla. on Gamecocks prevented the their second match up on Nov. boring. Nov. 10, 2006. This nine-team Owls from scoring and sunk 11, the Owls came into the championship was the Owls’ four points, ending the season rink with a mission and tram- final event of the season. Kris opener with a score of 81 – 76. Shephard and Wesley Sheard pled the Raiders, with a final both shot a 4 over par 220, score of 10 – 2. The Ice Owls leading the Owls to a team are almost at their mid-season Men’s Basketball score of 307-296-296-899 +35. point and have a 10 – 3 record. The Owls season opener This allowed the Owls to have was disappointing, with a 55 a comfortable six-point lead – 96 loss. 2,100 fans packed Lacrosse the Convocation Center to over second place Bethune- The Owls finished their final watch the Owls first match up Cookman College. Shephard 2006 fall season game against with Western Kentucky. The and Sheard tied at second for UGA on Sat, Nov. 4, suffering ports the individual title. Newcomer Owls had several players that S a 2 – 10 loss. This loss topped displayed their talent during Michael Tulacz tied for 15th off a difficult season for the this game, and the team is place, Alex Jones finished 22th Owls with two wins and three looking forward to the upcom- place, and Robert Andrews losses. The lacrosse team is not Nathan ing Columbia University tour- tied for 35th place. deterred by the fall season, but nament. Bridges rather optimistic about their Brief upcoming season. NFL NBA Tennis After tearing his Achilles The Atlanta Hawks suffered The 2006 Tennis Masters Cup tendon, Dallas Cowboys line- a startling defeat against the opened on Sat. Nov. 12 with Got ideas for next semester? backer Greg Ellis will be out Seattle Supersonics with a wins from no. 1 Roger Federer for the remainder of the season, game-winning layup by Ray and American Andy Roddick. which may prove to be a huge Allen with 1.2 seconds of over- Mon. Nov. 13 winners were Tell us about them: disadvantage to the team. time left. The final score was Hames Blake and third-seed 113 – 112 Supersonics. Russian Nikolay Davydenko. 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