Spring enrollment dips under "We can't stop short" 8,000; still 6 percent over 2001 "Our faculty and staff work very By Stephanie ~ender~rass President reveals The Chanticleer News Edrtor hard to represent JSU very well," -. - - threats to power said Meehan. He attributed rising The number of students enrolled- enrollment to the hard work of the plants, urges for the 2002 spring semester at JSU enrollment management commit- is currently 7,949, according to Dr. tee, faculty, staff, admissions and community service William Meehan, president of JSU. recruiting staff and scholarships. A University press release from "We have a wonderful campus to -- ~ -- By Jodi Enda the recent Board of Trustees meet- attend with outstanding faculty and Knight Ridder Newspapers- (KRT) ing reported that enrollment has students," Meehan said. risen from spring of 2001. Meehan While parking has continued to WASHINGTON-President confirmed that the increase was 6.7 be a major concern on campus, Bush used his first State of the percent. plans to help the situation are being Union address Tuesday night to Fall 2001 marked an all-time discussed. With rising enrollment, paint a grave and sobering picture high for enrollment at JSU. Last however, "It's not going to make it of the potential dangers facing the semester's total head count reached easier for parking, that's for sure," United States and vowed to fight 8,478 students, a 5.9 percent jump said Meehan. them head-on. from the previous fall semester. The president explained howev- The president appeared resolute While fall 2001 enrollment was er, that much of the rising enroll- as he informed the public there are higher than this spring semester, ment has taken place in distance likely "tens of thousands" of ter- the president confirmed that that is learning. This consequently does rorists still at large, that they have common. "That's not unusual; fall not add to the amount of traffic at fanned out around the globe, that is always a high period," Meehan the campus. they were found to have diagrams said. JSU's distance learning program of American nuclear power plants The goal for the enrollment man- offers a wide variety of courses for and water facilities and that they agement committee, meant to be graduate and undergraduate stu- are seeking weapons of mass reached by 2010, is 10,000, dents. According to the distance destruction. Meehan said. "I think at the rate learning Web site, courses may be "We'll be deliberate, yet time is . we're going we should get there taken online, by videoconferencing not on our side," Bush declared in before then. As long as we get or through college by cassette. his third address to a joint session there, that's what I want to do." Thus students are able to work of Congress. "I will not wait on The president said that this year independently, off campus. events while dangers gather. I will also marked an increase in credit Even with the physical absence not stand by as peril draws closer hours at the University. "We had of students who take classes and closer." KRTIChuck Ke'nnedy an increase of 6,082 credit hours, through distance learning, Meehan Raising his voice, he thundered: With Vice President Dick Cheney (left), and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (right) behind him, President Bush delivers his opening remarks during the State of the Union which was up 7.22 percent." confirmed that parking has always "The United States of America address in Washington, Tuesday night. Meehan recognized some of the been a situation at JSU, just like at will not permit the world's most begins his second year in office, The president never mentioned reasons behind the growing enroll- any other university. "It has con- dangerous regimes to threaten us Bush delivered a 48-minute Osama bin Laden, the Saudi-born ment at the University. He said tinued to be [an issue] and proba- with the world's most destructive wartime speech to try to set the fugitive who is considered the that events such as preview days, bly always will," said Meehan. weapons. Our war on terror is well tone for the coming months and mastermind of the Sept. 11 attack orientation and talking about JSU Besides the parking problem, begun, but it is only begun. This years, to rally the nation behind on America. But much of his help the University grow. "We JSU continues to face, Meehan is campaign may not be finished on him for what could be a long and speech grew out of that day. need to take the veil off that best optimistic about what the school our watch, yet it must be and it unpredictable battle against a dif- "We can't stop short," Bush said. kept secret that we talk about here has to offer. "We have a wonderful will be waged on our watch." ferent kind of enemy. in Northeast Alabama," said the campus to attend with outstanding Enormously popular as he see Speech, page 7 president. faculty and students," he said. Jax State set to party down at second "Up 'Ti1 Dawn" this weekend

.- By Tamiko Goodman event (this weekend) is to celebrate all the er to help save a child's life. organizations (Greek, professional, etc.) on The Chanbcleer Staff Wrrter money that has been raised," said Lindsey The staff of Up 'Ti1 Dawn is looking for- campus to help raise money. Each team Passler, one of last year's Up 'Ti1 Dawn ward to 2002 being better than last year, needs seven members each to raise $100 JSU will party this weekend "Up 'Ti1 committee members. according to Sherry Todd. Last year the per person. Dawn." - The event will start at 6 p.m. on Feb. 1 and organization raised $20,000 from different A letter campaign with about 3000 people Up 'Ti1 Dawn is a fundraising group for end Feb. 2 at 6 a.m. Money does not have contributors and hopes to exceed that has started to help with some of the children at St. Jude Hospital, of which some to be raised on the day of the event. amount. Last year was also the first year fundraising. Corporate sponsorships and teams of local students have a part. The main goal of Todd and the "Up 'Ti1 for Up 'Ti1 Dawn at JSU. individual contributors from the "What they do is, throughout the year, the Dawn" committee is to bring the local com- They are looking for individual contribu- Jacksonville community have given dona teams raise money, and they have a certain munity and JSU campus community togeth- tors or teams of up to seven members from amount that they have to raise, and the Page 2

PAGETWO The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 Jeb Bush's

*Phi Eta Sigma: Eighty-two $1,000 awards and twenty-nine $2,000 scholarships are available nationally to members of Phi Eta Slgma for undergraduate study. Five $4,000 scholarships are availbe nationally for the first year of graduate study. daughter JSU members of Phl Eta Sigma are invited to apply. Local deadline for applications is Feb 22. Contact: Mr. Kinney in Stone Center 105. arrested for *Alpha Tau Omega: We'd like to thank the sisters of Phi Mu for participating our camouflage mixer and also Zeta Tau Apha for the participation in our country cookout mixer. We are looking forward to the upcoming pajama mixer with Alpha Omicron Pi. Good luck to everyone on the upcoming rush. GO GREEK! Contact: P.J. WiIhems, [email protected], prescription 435-4063. *The JSU Model Arab League Team Book Sale will be held on Thursday, Jan. 3 1 and Friday (Feb. 1) in Rm 206 Martin Hall. Used paperback books will be sold at 25 cents each to raise funds for JSU students participating in this year's Model fraud Arab League sessions. Contact: Clarence Blalock, 435-4231. Phlladelph~aInqubrer (KRT)/Scon S Harnr~ck -The Student Health Center (located between Sparkman and Mason Halls) is now providing Women's Health Care. By John Kennedy Noelle Bush, 24, is accused of trying to Services include exams, female problems and birth control. The physician will be available on Thurs., 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Orlando Sentinel (KRT) pass a forged prescription for Xanax, an anti-anxiety medicine, at a .24-hour beginning Feb. 14. Please call 782-5310 for an appointment. Walgreen's drug store in Tallahassee. *Zeta Tau Alpha: Congratulations to new Peer Counselor Stephanie Janis!, You will do a great job. EC member of the TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. week goes to Treasurer Jenna Miller. We'd like to thank AOTT for the great spaghetti on Monday night and commend the Jeb Bush's daughter was arrested she is not a student there now. Up 'Ti1 Dawn team for a great event! Contact: Amy Yancy, 782-6192. early Tuesday on a charge of pre- Noelle is the governor's middle *Phi Mu is ready for Up Ti1 Dawn this weekend! Good luck to our intramural teams and JSU's basketball teams. We are scription fraud, police said. child and a niece to President excited about our Golf Tournament, April 5th! All profits benefit the Children's Miracle Network. See a Phi Mu for details. Noelle Bush, 24, is accwsed of try- George W. Bush. Happy Birthday Lauren Thrower! Alumni of the Month: Barbara Carroll. Contact: Brianna Bladen, 782-6145. ing to pass a forged prescription for Her mother has worked on behalf *Alpha Omicron Pi: Good luck to the AOTT basketball team and also our college bowl team this week! We are looking Xanax, an anti-anxiety medicine, at of Informed Families of Florida, a forward to seeing everybody at Up 'Ti1 Dawn Friday night! Also, congrats to our newest sister, Jennifer Hull! Contact: a 24-hour Walgreen's drug store in nonprofit group involved in educat- Kristi Smith, 782-6206. Tallahassee. ing families about drug abuse. *Alpha Xi Delta wishes everyone a great week We can't wait for our Jimmy Beet mixer with Kappa Sigma tonight! She is one of three children of the Jeb and Columba Bush had said Happy birthday to all of our January girls: Katie G., Heather, Melissa, and Becky. Congratulations sister of the week: Katie Florida governor and his wife, previously that one of their three Lumpkin. Contact: Katie Green, JnryAnglO 1@ aol.com. children struggled with a drug prob- *SGA: WALK TO CLASS on Wednesdays! Speak out at the Senate meetings on Monday nights at 6 p.m. on third floor Columba, who issued the following statement: lem following Bush's unsuccessful TMB Higher Education Day is February 21! Mr. and Miss Jax StatelMr. and Miss Friendly elections will be Thursday, Feb. first run for governor in 1994. They 7. In Student Government there's always something to COCK-a-doodle-do! Contact: Robert Hayes, 782-5495. "Columba and I are deeply sad- did not say whether it was Noelle or *JSU Habitat for Humanity will meet Monday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Stone Center, Room 230 (Please note new time). dened over an incident that one of her brothers. We will discuss plans for the "Hoops for Habitat" fundraiser. Everyone IS welcome. Contact: Kim Weatherford, 782-5762. occurred last night involving our *Delta Zeta: Congratulations to our New Members Courtney, Crystal and Taryn. We love you. DZ's keep up the good daughter Noelle. This is a very President Bush's twin daughters, work! Awards for the week: Sister- Tiah, Tiny-Turtle Crystal, Twisted- Kimber, Support- Tiah, Alumnae- Kim Dalesandro, serious problem. Unfortunately, Jenna and Barbara, have both been and Baby Turtle (Legacy of the week)- Madison Elizabeth Dalesandro. We hope everyone has a wonderful week! Form substance abuse is an issue con- charged with underage drinking. information Contact: Tavia McMunn- [email protected] fronting many families across our Last May, Jenna was charged with nation." using someone else's identification Bush asked the public and the to try to buy a margarita at a restau- The Chanticleer Announcements Policy: Any JSU student organ~zatlonor University office may submt Items for the Announcements rant, and Barbara was charged with column. Submss~onsmust be typed, and must be limted to 50 words Submss~onsmust Include a name and telephone number ore- media to "respect our family's pri- mall address to contact for further informat~on,but tlus information does not count toward the 50-word total. Submissions must amve vacy during this difficult time so underage drinking. at The Chant~cleeroffices in Room 180, Self Hall by 5 p m. on the Monday pnor to the desired publ~cat~ondate. that we can help our daughter." The charges were dropped after The Chant~cleerreserves the r~ghtto refuse publ~cat~onof any submss~onfor any reason We also reserve the right to edtt subms- "We will have no further com- the twins performed community

~~ll~h~~~~~communitycollege in her record as a conviction because *Dee. 2 - JSUPD reported fire alarm at Stone Center (Drama Dept.). 2000. More recently she attended of restauran3 violation. Ajudge Florida State Universitv although fined her $500 and her - license. Informat~onIn the Campus Cnme column 1s obtalned from Incident and arrest reports at the JSU Pol~ceDepartment In Salls Hall These records are publlc documents whch any lndlv~dualhas the nght to examlne under Alabama state law If you belleve ths lnformat~onto be In error, please call 782-5701, or contact JSUPD at 782-5050

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SGA passes resolution for student seating in stadium

pppppp By Stephanie Pendergrass and Miss Friendly. to control and a reduction in com- The Chanticleer News Editor Student bill 91 is a bill to amend plaints.': ------a section of the JSU Constitution to The student seating would also At the Jan. 28 meeting of the explain the positions that hold allow students to be more visible on SGA, a resolution to designate a Executive power in the Student TV broadcasts from the stadium student section in Paul Snow Executive Board. This bill reads, and "a more relaxing atmosphere Stadium was passed and nine stu- "All Executive Power shall he vest- can be enjoyed by non-students dents were appointed as senators. ed in the Student Executivc Board, with small children." After brief introductions. all nine which shall consist of the President, The SGA anncrunced they would students were voted on and appoint- the First Vice President. the Second vote on student bill 103 at next ed. These students include: Deidra Vice President, the Chief Justice, week's meeting. This bill is "to Walker, Wendy Moncrief, Scotty the Controller, and the Director of replace the current SGA Code of Baker, Franklin Millin, Tiffany Publicity." Laws with a revised version which Bogus, Frances Clark, Misty In other business, Resolution 3 has been corrected for grammar Cassell, Jeremy Norman and Josh was voted on and passed. With this errors and spacing," according to an Robinson. resolution a marked-student section SGA handout. Two other students were interest- will be present at Paul Snow Also, student bill 104 was passed ed in becoming senators. Stadium. on to the Constitution and Code Also on Monday night, a bill to Mark Choquette, senator, said he Committee. According to the SGA appoint Corey Gossett as Justice for basically wants a red section to sig- this bill is "to appoint Justices and the Judiciary Committee was voted nify a student section at the football SAC members at the Senate meet- on and passed. Sean Greniger was stadium. ings without them being present appointed as Appropriations According to the resolution, "The due to the fact that their meetings Committee Chairperson, as well. number of students in attendance at are not the same time as the Senate Student bills 89, 90 and 91 were Jacksonville State has increased to meetings." all passed by the SGA on Monday. an all time high, whereas, there is In other news, Robert Hayes, These bills had been presented at no conspicuously marked area for director of publicity for the SGA the Jan. 14 meeting. Student bills the seating of [JSU] students in [the promoted Up 'Ti1 Dawn participa- 89 and 90 both concern the duties stadium]." tion by the senators. Also it was of the office and director of public- The resolution also said that the announced that the senate elections ity for the SGA. It was announced mixing of students and fans has are approaching and students inter- Drive - #nl that the student body would have to proven to spark a non-conducive ested in possibly becoming senators. 1 120 Pelham Road, S. Jacksonville, AL vote on student bill 90 and that environment in the past." With the should fill out a form in Rm. 402 in kbrnited ?fme Bndyl q,fl1d i.rr>uoli10, Zml - Te$ii;av' .'o. 2002 Nd~ltd wltlt an uihcr J&?r OiiiYaimriicrwtlne Urisn-:i?s opportunity would be presented passed resolution the University the TMB. i?el$) d*.1~?~rl".W,-r 21 iiiii Bte VL~~>G<:* a pLy9&8.8.r8.8.1IIII1lllllII&&Ppri?j?j?j?j?jy? ZZZAwm"4~ XiiiiL15P! *$<*, when students vote for JSU's Mr. Poli~e"would have a smaller area Page 4 The Chanticleer January 31,2602

Up 'Til Dawn: from page t center designed as such by the tions to help with this important National Cancer Institute. Mickey Mouse visits JSU to recruit cause. Because the treatment protocols By Stephanie Pendergrass take part in the job opportunities at JSU is the only school in developed at St. Jude are freely 2:30 p.m. Students who are inter- The Chanticleer News Editor Walt Disney World in the past. ested in the Disney interviews Alabama that has this organiza- shared with the medical cornmuni- ty, it is called, "a hospital without Williams said some of these stu- should sign up at the career fair. tion, which is affiliated with St. Walt Disney World will be hold- walls." dents have worked as tour guides, Actual interviews with Disney rep- Jude Research Center, a children's ing interviews for employment singers and dancers. Other stu- resentatives will be held on March Patients come to St. Jude at var- hospital in Memphis, Tenn. opportunities on March 15. dents have been a part of merchan- 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but stu- St. Jude is the product of Danny ious intervals for examination.and Representatives will be at JSU to dising in the park's stores, working dents must sign up at the fair. Thomas' dream of saving children treatment as required, according to talk with interested students and in transportation at the park and Along with Disney, many other with cancer and other catastrophic the pamphlet. The cost of lodging, recruit employees for the summer. working at MGM Studios. recruiters will be present at the job diseases, according to a handout meals and transportation for the Pearl Williams, coordinator of JSU currently has eight students fair. Some of these places of part-time employment and career from the SGA. St. Jude is now a patient and one parent will be pro- working at Walt Disney World this employment include: Mountain planning at JSU, said, "This is a semester. renowned center for ,basic and vided by the hospital. After one to View Hospital, Regional Medical three years of chemotherapy to real opportunity for [students] to Jason Jones, a senior at JSU, Center, Jacksonville Hospital, the clinical research into cancer and gain some experience. The pro- keep the patient's body free of worked at Disney World in the fall, FBI, Social Security, various police other life threatening diseases that grams there are just second to and plans on working there this cancer the patient returns to St. departments, Southtrust and affect children. none." summer. While he was there in the Colonial Banks, Glenwood Mental "The greatest thing about St. Jude at least once a year for a com- Williams explained that "Walt fall, Jones worked at Spaceship Health Service, Dekalb County Jude is no one is turned away for plete evaluation. Disney World has been recruiting at Earth, at Epcot Center. Extension Agency, and more. treatment," Todd said. Whatever Without the continued generous Jacksonville State University for According to Jones, students can According to Williams, 38 com- the child needs while they're stay- support of literally millions of vol- over 12 years and we're really for- make a lot of connections working panies are already signed up for the ing in the hospital is provided unteers and donors, the life-saving tunate to have them come to our at the theme park. "It puts you in fair, and 60 are expected to attend. campus." through St. Jude. work that is taking place at St. an international spotlight where "We have recruiters for all of-the Working for the summer at you get to meet people from around majors," she Said. According to a St. Jude pam- Jude could not continue according to the pamphlet. Supporters of Disney World can add to a student's the world and actually experience Williams also said students phlet, the hospital also treats job experience. According to this work are embracing Danny other cultures," he said. "You gain should dress profession~lly,bring a patients regardless of their ability Williams, "The employment at a lot; you grow a lot as a person." resume, and be prepared to inter- Thomas' dream that "no child to pay. St. Jude Children's Walt Disney World will be on their When asked what he would say to view. The fair will be open to all Research Hospital has been giving should die in the dawn of life," resume and they will meet students students interested in working for students. children and their families hope according to the pamphlet. from all over the world." Disney, Jones said, "I would defi- The job fair should be beneficial for survival. St. Jude is the single Anyone interested in Up 'Ti1 Williams said that some of the nitely say, by all means, go for it. to students who attend. "It will be largest center in the United States dawn should contact Sherry Todd students from JSU who have It's an experience that you would helpful because we have everybody worked at the park have come back for the treatment and research of or a committee member in the never forget. Having Disney on in one place, and they don't have to more mature and professional. "It your resume certainly can't hurt." go around to different places look- pediatric cancer and other child- fourth floor of the TMB, Rm. 403 or 782-8054. opened up job opportunities for The University will hold its ing for a job; so that saves time and hood catastrophic illness. It is also them," she added. spring career fair at Skphenson money," said Williams. the only childhood cancer research JSU has had many students to Hall on March 14, from 9 a.m. to The Chanticleer January 31,2002 Page 5 U.S. to aid in training Afghan military

-- - -.- . . By Warren P. strobel--- peacekeeping. White House on a sunny and unusu- Knight Ridder Newspapers (KRT)-- - "Better yet than peacekeepers - ally warm January afternoon, laud- which will be there for a while - ing him as "a man who stood for WASHINGTON - President let's have Afghanistan have her own freedom in the face of tyranny." Bush told the head of Afghanistan's military," the president said. Karzai, clad in his trademark new government Monday that the Bush's remarks reflect his inclina- green cape, pledged that with inter- U.S. military will help train a new tion not to tie down U.S. combat national assistance, Afghanistan Afghan national army, a significant forces in peacekeeping duties, as "will be strong and will stand even- expansion of the American role in well as concern that American tually on its own feet and it will be rebuilding the war-shattered coun- peacekeepers might become targets. a country that will defend its bor- try. At an international conference in ders and not allow terrorism to Bush, welcoming interim admin- Tokyo last week, the Afghan admin- return to it." istration Chairman Hamid Karzai to istration proposed a national army Along with the $297 million the White House, said, "Both of us of 200,000 to 250,000 soldiers to pledge of reconstruction assistance, have made the decision that replace the hodgepodge of militias the United States has given Afghanistan must, as quickly as and tribal forces that dominate the Afghanistan- $237 million in possible, develop her own military. humanitarian aid this fiscal year and KRTIChuck Kennedy country. That number would dwin- president Bush talks to reporters as and Afghan Prime Minister Karzai looks And we will help." dle to 50,000 as the country's SeCu- spent billions more on the military on durina-. a press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House Monday. Karzai says his administration's rity increases. campaign against the al-Qaida ter- No. 1 priority is establishing securi- A U.S. military team soon will rorist network and the Taliban visit Washington in 39 years. The ic warfare broke out between the ty throughout Afghanistan, to pre- head for Afghanistan to discuss the regime that harbored it. scene in the Rose Garden would ranking official, who represented the pre-Taliban government, and his vent a return to civil war and war- country's military needs with On Monday, Bush announced an have been unthinkable before the lordism. Karzai and Gen. Abdul Rashid additional $50 million credit line U.S. military campaign in deputy, who had declared himself In a television interview before Dostum, an ethnic Uzbek warlord from the U.S. government's Afghanistan led to the fall of the for the Taliban. meeting Bush, Karzai said he would who serves as deputy defense min- Overseas Private Investment Corp. puritanical Taliban regime in early At the White House, Bush welcome U.S. participation in an ister. to finance development projects in December. promised anew that the United expanded international peacekeep- Money for the training will come Afghanistan by private American On Monday morning, Karzai par- States will not abandon Afghanistan ing force. That force, which cur- from a $297 million pledge of aid companies. The initiative would ticipated in a ceremony in which once U.S. military operations there rently numbers about 2,100 troops, for the next year that the United not involve new taxpayer money. Afghanistan's black, red and green are complete. "Chairman Karzai, I reaffirm to none of them Americans, has been States made at the Tokyo confer- OPIC supports U.S. business ven- flag was raised over the Afghan confined to the capital, Kabul. ence. America may transfer surplus tures in developing countries by Embassy in Washington. you today that the United States will But Bush made clear he will not military equipment to Afghanistan providing financing and risk insur- The facility, which is undergoing continue to be a friend to the Afghan people in all the challenges change his position against allowing as well. ance. renovation, had been shuttered U.S. combat troops to participate in Bush welcomed Karzai to the Karzai is the first Afghan leader to since 1997, when internal diplomat- that lie ahead," the president said.

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By Marc Schogol Since her disappearance, Song's Did she run out to a nearby all-night sophomore from Radnor, Pa., said Knight Ridder Newspapers (KRT) mother has come here from Korea supermarket and get abducted? Song was getting over the breakup. several times. Song's brother, Kiho Did she actually enter her apart- In any case, police said there was no STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - It's Song, 26, has temporarily moved ment, which was otherwise empty indication that the former boyfriend been almost three months since any- here from Korea to monitor the because her roommate was away? was in any way involved in Song's one has seen or heard from investigation, of which he has Police said they believe Song did go disappearance. Pennsylvania State University become critical. into the apartment, where they' Could Song have committed sui- senior Cindy Song, and nobody has In the weeks after Cindy Song's found the backpack and.cell phone cide or just decided to run away? a clue where she is. disappearance, there was much con- she'd had with her at the party. But Song's brother said he can't imag- Song, 21, was last seen by a friend cern among fellow students - espe- Song's brother theorizes that some- ine either scenario. Investigators who drove her back to her off-cam- cially members of the student Black one else could have put those items will say only that they continue to pus apartment complex after a Caucus, which is especially sensi- there. pursue all possibilities. Halloween party that spilled into the tive to the experience of minority Was substance use or abuse a fac- Kiho Song continues to worry and early morning hours of Nov. 1. students on an overwhelmingly tor? Song's brother said his sister's chafe. Since Song was reported missing white campus. diary indicated she and some "Police investigators at this point by friends three days later, local But over time, the general level of friends had experimented with mar- are deadlocked," he said, through a police and the FBI have conducted awareness and interest has mostly ijuana and Ecstasy. university-provided translator, dur- air searches, ground searches and vanished - as have most of the Police say that Song and friends ing an interview last week in the dog searches of this hilly, wooded, posters put up all over campus that had been drinking at the Halloween university's student center. rural portion of central urged anyone with information to party and that Song had been slight- "Like everyone else," Kiho Song Pennsylvania. call police at 800-479-0050. Philadelphia Inquirer (KRT)/Scott S. Hamrick ly intoxicated, but that there was no said, "they need to renew their Missing-person flyers and posters "It concerns me, but I'm not espe- Kiho Song, brother of Cindy Song, a 21- indication of any drug use that attention to this case. ... I'm trying cially afraid," Melissa Pothering, yearold Perm sateUniversity student night, or that Song was impaired to make everyone aware, to ask any- describing the 5-foot-3, 110-pound disappeared November 1, 2001, has inter- Song have been widely posted and 20, a junior psychology major from rupted his university Studies in Korea to when she returned to her apartment. one for help." distributed. Investigators have Pottsville, Pa., said last week of publicize his sisters disappearance.. . Was Song's breakup with a His mother and other members of questioned Song's friends and Song's disappearance. With a new taking this very seriously," said boyfriend about a month before her his family have suffered greatly acquaintances and checked her term, students have other pressing Ferguson Township Detective Brian disappearance a factor? The broth- through this "tragedy," he said. phone, Internet, credit card and matters that demand their attention, Sprinkle, the local police officer er believes it could have been. But "What makes it even sadder," he ATM records - and tips, including Pothering said. heading the investigation. police and one of Song's room- said, "is that nobody knows exactly a possible sighting in Philadelphia. "It's like I've gradually put it in Sprinkle is frustrated, too. "We mates, Youngjoo Kim, a 21-year-old what that tragedy was." The university community is the back of my mind. ... It's just one have no clues, no leads," he said. Lf 4 offering a total of $27,000 for infor- thing that happened to happen. it Investigators have even sent infor- mation. But no trace of Song has happened more than once, I would mation on the case to America's been found. be concerned." Most Wanted in hopes that the TV It's not unusual for college stu- Kiho Song is very unhappy about show, which has helped find miss- dents to disappear for a day or two, that kind of attitude and about the ing and wanted people, will do a Penn State spokesman Bill Mahon investigation. He has complained to segment on Song's disappearance. said. the South Korean Consulate in New Sprinkle is convinced that "some- "They go away with a roommate York, several Korean TV news body out there knows something or make other plans and don't tell crews that have reported on the dis- about the disappearance." Or that their family and friends," he said. appearance, and anyone else who somebody might have seen some- "A day or two. After that, you know will listen. thing. "That's the thing," Sprinkle While they understand the fami- Going to McDonald'sBis almost as much a part of school something's wrong." said. "Somebody might not realize as going to class. You've made us the place to meet, to The last similar case anyone at ly's frustration and anguish, investi- what they saw, didn't think twice Penn State can recall was in March gators say they have done every- about it and still might not think talk, to have a good time, to celebrate your victories 1987, when a female student was thing possible - including running about it, but publicity might jog and help forget your defeats. You've made McDonald's down bogus tips. found slain in an off-campus apart- their memory: 'Hey I did see some- more than just another place to eat. ment. The crime was never solved. On Jan. 18, an area resident thing that was suspicious!"' - Hyun Jong "Cindy" Song, who is reported getting a middle-of-the- What "it" was that somebody may from Seoul, South Korea, came to night call from a young woman who have seen, nobody knows. Sprinkle the United States seven years ago to gave her name as "Cindy" and said: makes a point of saying, "there are DRIVE SHRU stay with relatives near Alexandria, "My place is a mess and my leg is no clues or evidence suggesting that Va. Song went to high school there bleeding," then hung up. crimes were committed." and then went to Penn State, major- Police traced the call to two teen- Was someone waiting for Song at OPEN 24 HOURS age girls, who were charged Jan. 21 ing in integrative arts. She had her apartment that night? Did LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED many friends, especially among the with disorderly conduct. someone come after she returned? university's Korean community. 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"If we stopped now - leaving terror best that has emerged in America, I Bush made clear that the war that power plants and public water facil- that the country speaks with one camps intact and terror states invite you to join the new USA seemed so straightforward in ities. voice against terrorism. unchecked - our sense of security Freedom Corps." Afghanistan is about to get more Eric Tolbert, the president of the "Like generations that came would be false and temporary." The USA Freedom Corps, he said, complicated. association of state civil defense before us, we will pay any price and Though his speech was over- will respond to crises at home, He warned of three regimes in chiefs and North Carolina's emer- bear any burden to make sure that whelmingly about war abroad, rebuild communities and extend particular - North Korea, Iraq and gency management director, said he this proud nation wins the first war Bush also addressed his greatest "American compassion throughout Iran - that he said must be stopped was not worried about nuclear of the 21st century," Gephardt said, fight at home - the battle against the the world." To help fortify the from developing weapons of mass power plants in his state. echoing Kennedy's inaugural recession. His top priorities, he nation against further terrorist destruction that could be dissemi- "He is telling us as Americans address. Since Sept. 11, he said, said, are to defeat terrorism, to pro- attacks, he asked for retired doctors nated to terrorists. what our vulnerability is and teach- "there's been no daylight between tect the nation from further attack and nurses to mobilize in emergen- "States like these and their terror- ing us as Americans to take the us in this war on terrorism. We've and to revive the economy. cies and for volunteers to help fire ist allies constitute an axis of evil, threat more seriously and not to met almost every single week and "As we gather tonight, our nation and police departments. anning to threaten the peace of the become complacent again," Tolbert built a bipartisan consensus that is is at war, our economy is in reces- The president said the new volun- world," he said. said. helping America win this war." sion and the civilized world faces teer organization would seek to It was Bush's first speech to a Bush emphasized that he expects But Gephardt noted growing par- unprecedented dangers," Bush said. recruit 200,000 people. He also said joint session of Congress since he other nations to join the United tisan divisions over domestic "Yet the state of our union has he would double the size of the tried to calm the nation nine days States in the battle against terror- issues, intensified in this election never been stronger." Peace Corps, currently 7,000 after the attacks on the World Trade ism. He warned that "some govern- year when control of both houses of Echoing President John F. strong, and expand its work to more Center and the Pentagon. Bush's ments will be timid in the face of Congress is up for grabs. The Kennedy's call to patriotic service, Islamic nations. first speech to Congress was to terror. And make no mistake: If House Democratic leader said Bush also called on Americans to "This time of adversity offers a unveil his budget last year. they do not act, America will." 'Democrats would not necessarily give something back to their nation. unique moment of opportunity, a Bush walked into the House of With the nation in recession and side with Bush on such issues as tax He asked citizens to commit at least moment we must seize to change Representatives chamber to loud Bush presiding over the first feder- cuts, Social Security, Medicare, two years or 4,000 hours of their our culture," Bush said. "Through applause and cheers, but quickly al budget deficit in four years, he overhauling campaign-finance laws lives to community service. the gathering momentum of mil- got down to business. did not offer the usual list of spend- and the bankruptcy of Enron. "If you aren't sure how to help, lions of acts of service and decency Vice President Dick Cheney sat ing proposals that mark most State "I refuse to accept that while we I've got a good place to start," he and kindness, I know we can over- behind him, a development notable of the Union speeches. stand shoulder to shoulder on the said. "To sustain and extend the come evil with greater good." only because the two men have The administration is proposing a war, we should stand toe to toe on been kept apart during much of the huge increase in defense spending - the economy," Gephardt said. time since the Sept. 11 attacks. $48 billion in the fiscal year that The president is calling for $190 dterior Secretary Gale Norton was begins Oct. 1 - for a total Pentagon billion over 10 years to subsidize absent, to ensure that one Cabinet budget of $379 billion. If Congress prescription drug costs for senior PCfl Enterpri member would preserve the line of approves, the increase would be the citizens. Most of that would not presidential succession should dis- largest in two decades. Bush noted take effect for another three years, & Hob aster strike the Capitol. that the war on terrorism is costing when his budget planners expect Paints, Crafts Bush said the intelligence gath- $30 million a day. deficits to end. 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He chose attendant for American Airlines nation's 103 nuclear power plants not to point fingers, but to call for who spotted alleged attempted on alert after intelligence officials stricter accounting practices and "shoe bomber" Richard Reid on picked up indications that suspect- corporate disclosure. Flight 63 on Dec. 22 and restrained ed al-Qaida operatives had been The officlal Democratic Party him with help from others on board. studying commercial reactors in response to Bush's address reflect- Sgt. 1st Class Ronnie Raikes of several U.S. locations, including ed the public's broad bipartisan Chesterfield, Va., was beside the Crystal River in Florida. Earlier support for the war. House of first lady. Raikes, whose right hand this month, officials warned that al- Representatives Minority Leader wore a brace, was wounded in an Qaida operatives also were using Richard A. 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OPINION The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 In Our View Explore your feline side: learn from a cat

flowerpot for up to 30 minutes, A time to celebrate our past You can learn a lot waiting for that one bumblebee to of things from a cat. The Chanticleer Features E land so she can make her attack. Being the proud February is Black History Month. And you know what? She gets "Recognition will do more to cement the friendship of races than owner of four cats, the bee every time. any occurrence since the dawn of freedom," Booker T. Washington I've noticed the Cuddling always makes things said. day-to-day life of a better. Cats have an impeccable Felines feel they Now is the month to recognize the African-Americans of our feline is one to be greatly desired way of knowing their owner have a privilege to stick their country, past and present. Recognition, as Washington pointed out, by all members of the human doesn't feel well. One of my four noses into anything they want to leads to understanding, which leads to friendship. species. Let's take a few notes: cats always comes over and lays But, the recognition that occurs should not be of people who are - and they should. Curiosity is a Relaxing is a top priority. Cats on my tummy when I have a necessarily different. As Frederick Douglas said, "The mind does good way to learn your way have a wonderful way of spend- stomach ache, acting as a heating not take its complexion from the skin." around the world. How else ing the day. Activities include pad, and it always makes me feel The recognition should be that of people who were unfairly treat- could the cat know you keep your sleeping on the sofa, eating a bit better. Plus, the cat gets a little ed in America, and the great ones that helped fight for equality. ponytail holders she likes to eat "I refuse to accept the view tht mankind is so tragically bound to of food, playing with their fellow lovin' too in the process. in the basket beneath your sink if the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of felines and then sleeping a little Anything within your reach can she wasn't just a bit curious? peace and brotherhood can never become a reality," said Dr. Martin more on the sofa. be yours. There's a fresh loaf of Being cocky isn't a crime Luther King, Jr. "I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional Life can be stress-free. The bread hidden in the very back of either. I had a cat named Gwen love will have the final word." most stress a cat may encounter the highest cabinet above the The words of King are inspiring and great. Why did he say them? put on a sedative one time is figuring out a different way to refrigerator. Is it safe from the Because of the conditions that were predominately present in because she was sick and she knock the trash over. wrath of the cat? Only if she America in the late 1950s and early 1960s. That's not so long ago. couldn't keep her balance to save You don't have to beg for some doesn't find it. However, the Feelings of racism and disrespect toward any kind of people, at her life. Every time Gwen any time, are wrong. tender lovin' care. A cat draws minute she smells the bread, jumped onto a table, it looked as Black History month is a time to remember Rosa Parks, remem- that TLC right to them because searches it out and snatches it if the table kicked her off because ber King, remember Frederick Douglas, remember the many they possess the "cute factor." No from its "safe" hiding place, it is her little body would just tumble African-American heroes and what prejudices they had to fight person can resist a cat's soft fur automatically hers. After all, right back to the floor. Despite against. and cuddly face. what human wants a half-eaten her total embarrassment, she still At JSU, this month's acitvities can go beyond remembering and Attitude can be a good thing. loaf of bread in which every studying African-Americans to celebrating. Through the whole stuck her tail high in the air and My dog will do anything for my piece has been nibbled on? month, many speakers and shows will be put on, as coordinated by wobbled away as if nothing ever attention, however my cats sim- And finally, just because some- David Zeigler, director of multicultural services at JSU. A sotry happened. ply don't care. Humans work thing is bigger than you, doesn't with the full scedule of the events is available in our Feature sec- Good things come to those who tion, on page 11. around their schedule. mean it's better. In addition to my wait. A cat will sit underneath a Further information about the events is available at the Being curious isn't a crime. four cats (two adults and two kt- Multicultural Services Office on the fourth floor of the TMB. tens), I have a 65-pound English It's also important to remember that February was chosen to host bulldog named Frog. Black History Month by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, in 1926. Woodson Now Frog is quite a bit bigger chose February because it marks the birthdays of two men who had than all of the cats combined but a big impact on the African-American population, Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. that doesn't mean he rules the Yet, February has even more significance in African-American roost. The one who takes the title history. of queen of the castle is Gwen - On Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment, granting blacks the right the most petite and youngest cat to vote was passed. On Feb. 12, 1909, the NAACP was formed. of them all. On Feb. 21, 1965, Malcolm X was shot and killed. Even if you don't care for cats, February is a month full of history and now of celebration for you have to admit, they have it African-Americans. The events should always be remebered and figured out. drawn from for inspiration, not just by African-Americans, but by all of us.. No wonder the ancient Black History Month is a time when we should all come togeth- Egyptians domesticated them to er to remember. keep them around - they make good advisors.

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versus the other." Corts said a re-write is the right of "Do you think The temperatures are Giles seemed to think the state the people. "I think it belongs in the Alabama's already starting to Legislature would be safer from the hands of the people, where the warm up here in pressures of special interest money. power is supposed to reside." Constitution should Alabama, and so is He suggested that letting politicians Giles didn't seem so sure the peo- be reformed?" campaign season. It's a deal with each article individually ple would be up to the task. "You --Compiled by little early to tell, but would protect the process from can't put a big document out there Joshua Bingham this could be one of the organized, well-funded groups for the people to digest, you've got hottest election-year Last seeking to bend state government to do it in small pieces," he said. summers our state has seen in Thursday, "For the Record," a into a form of their liking. What he seems to be saying is that awhile. statewide news program on You know, groups like the the people of Alabama aren't smart One item that's sure to become Alabama Public Television, heard Alabama Christian Coalition. enough to draft their own constitu- one of the most hotly debated issues from two men on different sides of I think Giles is trying to save his tion, but he's trying to say it nicely. of the election is the revision or the constitution issue. Dr. Thomas organization the extra money and He also made a poor assumption. replacement of the Alabama Corts represented Alabama Citizens effort of having to buy advertising "It's unfair to throw a big document Michael Newberry Constitution of 1901. Chances are for Constitutional Reform, the to oppose ratification of a new con- out on them." Giles is assuming a you've already heard a little bit stitution. It'd be much easier for new constitution will be large, thick, Sophomore group leading the effort for a Physical Education about this in the state media. Get rewrite. John Giles is president of those groups to influence the out- and wordy, like the one reform ready to hear a lot more. Alabama's Christian Coalition and come by leaning on the advocates are trying to do away Those on different sides of the spoke on behalf of those opposed to Montgomery politicians they with. The entire point, however, is "I'mfrom Georgia. I issue are highly motivated, Those already own. It's this that Giles and to draw up a simple, understand- a complete replacement of the con- don k give a damn. " who support replacement of the stitution. "For the Record" anchor other powerful reform opponents able, common sense framework for state government's foundation doc- Tim Lennox moderated the discus- are afraid of ... losing their control the state government. I think we ument. feel it could help to solve sion. over the political process in can trust the people to come up with many of Alabama's chronic prob- Earlier in the week Gov. Don Montgomery. that in a convention, and to under- lems with education, state govern- Siegelman had laid out his vision The governor's plan would pro- stand it when the day to vote for or ment budgets, local government for a rewrite: a statewide constitu- hibit convention delegates from against it comes. issues, etc. tional convention, made of up of accepting money from lobbying Giles told Lennox he did have Those who oppose rewriting the ordinary citizens - not Montgomery groups, would restrict lobbyists faith in the people, but remained constitution, or at least oppose a politicians - working on a brand- from coming within 30 feet of the staunchly opposed to a citizen- complete replacement, list many new constitution, to be approved by convention site, and would prevent drafted constitution. Instead of gov- Damien Gaiters reasons for doing so. That list is a vote of the people when complete. registered lobbyists from becoming ernment of, by and for the people, Sophomore made up mostly of things those peo- Giles and his group are against convention members. he and the Christian Coalition seem Music Education ple are afraid of. that idea. He said they support an Giles' proposal would be much to support government of the peo- They say they're afraid a new con- article-by-article rewrite of the con- more to the liking of special inter- ple, by government, for the govern- stitution would allow gambling and stitution by the Legislature, with a ests groups, who already have lob- ment. "Yes, it's old and afraid it would allow special inter- vote of the people for each new arti- byists crawling all over the Capitol Come on, we're the ones who are very outdated. " ests to hijack state government. A cle, even though that process would building, and have legislators going to be governed. I think we fringe element is afraid that it would work a lot more slowly, delaying the trained to take money from their should be the ones to say how it's remove recognition of God from the arrival of a new constitution. political action committees and vote done. constitution and some even believe Why? Giles pointed to special accordingly. The current system has silenced that it would erase Alabama's bor- interests with deep pockets. "Any Corts said he has more faith in the the voice of the people in state gov- ders and place the state under con- advocacy group, any special interest idea of a convention of delegates ernment for far too long. It's time trol of the United Nations. group, cbuld spend millions bom- elected from the people. "The idea for a change. Instead of letting Sound a little fishy? It is. And not barding the airwaves, doing direct of a constitutional convention is Montgomery politicians and lobby- just that last part either. The forces mail and doing telemarketing," he something that come$ from the peo- ists tell us how it's going to be done, opposed to constitutional reform are said on the show. "Those poor con- ple. It is a democratic process. And we should be telling them how we afraid of something all right, but it's vention delegates wouldn't even be if we feel that there's no pressure want it done. And a convention of Junior got little to do with the reasons men- able to get out of the car without applied to the Legislature (by spe- citizen delegates drafting an all-new Music tioned above. folks trying to pull them one way cial interests), we're mistaken." constitution is the way to do it. "Yes, they should Collapse of the Kmart empire: the blue light of happiness reinstate prohibition."

By Lenore Skenazy I find myself there all the time and cues all under the same roof, Kmart untangle the slacks in the toddler New York Daily News (KRT) so do my friends. "Anything you went on to give its shoppers the department, which have morphed might need, you find there," says thrill of the Blue Light Special. This into one giant bale. And, frankly, Attention Kmart schleppers! Karen Vernon, 25, a secretary was the bright idea of the manager being folIowed around the store by If you, like me, can think of no whose digs are decorated in late at the Fort Wayne, Ind., Kmart in a guy missing his front teeth and better place to buy Elmo undies, $7 '90s Kmart. 1965. Anxious to sell leftover insisting, "I am the president of slippers and delectable Little "It's got real basic things for the Christmas wrapping, he dragged a Kmart!" did not add a whole lot of Debbie cakes coated with paper- kids," adds another pal, Marla. flashing police light to the depart- positive energy to my shopping Brian Collis --- thin artificial fudge, you will agree: "And it's got great deals, even on ment and gave shoppers only 15 experience. Senior Kmart is an American institution. food. I once bought an 8-pound can minutes to grab all the outdated Still, many of us have never fully Music Performance It must live to sell another of coffee there, but I wasn't going paper products they could. Only 15 recovered from the death of muumuu. directly home, so I ended up carry- minutes! Outta my way! Woolworth's. Sweat breaks out "I think it's just more And yet, it seems, the blue-light ing around this huge can of coffee Six inonths later the Blue Light when we find ourselves in need of a behemoth is in trouble up to its Nerf .. . Special was part of Kmart karma sewing kit, slip or ceramic figurine proof that everything's balls. Last week it appointed a new Yeah, yeah. Look, a bargain's a nationwide. of a farm girl holding a goose. If better in Georgia." chairman - unfortunately a bank- bargain. No complaining. And, The famous light's career went on Krnart goes, our sanity - and budget ruptcy expert - in a desperate frankly, we have Kmart to thank for to mirror John Travolta's. After - could well go with it. attempt to save the 2,100-store the very idea of - hallelujah! - giant some exciting years in the '70s, it So, please, don't let the blue light chain from being squeezed to death discount stores. disappeared, only to resurface a few go out! by Wal-Mart and Target: Wal-Mart Krnart began as S.S. Kresge's, the years back - and fizzle anew. And while we're at it, don't let Mr. being huge and cheap, Target being nation's No. 2 dime store. By the Thursday morning at the Kmart Swordfish choose his own scripts, chic and cheap, Kmart being slop- 1950s, it was smart enough to real- near me, for instance, the blue lit either. ize the days of the five-and-ten men's jackets attracted only one py, spotty, understocked, over the Mardracus Russell hill. were numbered - or at least had paying customer. ABOUT THE WRITER And cheap. Not to mention boast- only a mere half century to go. So in Same as that star vehicle Lenore Skenazy is a columnist for Freshman ing checkout lines longer than most '58, Kresge's opened its first dis- "Swordfish." the New York Daily News, 450 West Music Education parades. count department store. So granted, the stores (and Mr. 33rd Street, New York, N.I: 10001; "It's too long and it Still, there must be something As if it wasn't exciting enough to Travolta) need some kind of boost. e-mail: compelling about the place, because find off-price bras, bibs and barbe- It wouldn't hurt if they managed to lskenazy @edit.nydailynews.com. should be revised. " Page 10 The Chanticleer January 31, 2002

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-----The Chanticleer Staff Wrlter each other," said Zeigler. The JSU unify for a successful future." Gospel Choir and the JSU JAZZ Like Phillips, Herbert Wilkerson, Everyday you wake up and get Ensemble will be providing addi- president of National Pan-Hellenic ready for school. You might be tional entertainment. Tickets, Council, has been planning for the stressed because you are running which include entertainment and a past year to have a re-enactment of late or cannot find a parking space true soul food dinner, will be $8 the march on Washington around at Stone Center. and can be purchased through the Trustee Circle. Wilkerson wants Hopefully, however, none of us Multicultural Services Office, the march's focus to be on freedom will ever have to walk through a which is located on the fourth floor in light of Sept. 11. The march will picket line or withstand name-call- of the TMB. begin between Bibb Graves and ing from peers on our way to class. Other events that will be taking Ayers Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. David Zeigler, director of the place around JSU include the The NPHC has invited the Boys Office of Multicultural Services at African American Heritage Month and Girls Club of Jacksonville and JSU, has not forgotten how far we Pageant on Feb. 21 and the play, Anniston to participate. The mem- have come. "The Soul of Nat Turner," which bers are planning on carrying signs For the past six years, Zeigler has the Alabama State University and concluding the march at Bibb organized Black History Month at Theater Arts Program will be pre- Graves with a special program. JSU. For this February he has cho- senting on Feb. 28. Wilkerson hopes that students sen the theme, "The Color Line The African American will realize that they "are still part Revisited: Is Racism Dead?" Association will also be bringing to of the Dr. King's Dream." Zeigler has also chosen several life some of the forgotten names Like many JSU students, Natasha speakers and activities that he feels during Black History Month. Cunningham knows that she has to will "educate as well as be enter- Every Monday through Thursday "be true to (herself] and be willing taining." during February, the African to pave the way for future genera- On Feb. 6, the famous, Judge American Association will be tions." Mathis will speak in the Leone speaking from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Cunningham who is the treasurer Cole Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. He Multicultural Services Conference of the NPHC, and a member of the will be speaking about his accom- room, which is located in the Zeta Phi Beta sorority refers to plishments, which have enabled Multicultural Services Office. "Black History Month as a time to him to make a difference. Zeigler "Black history month should be look back and see how far we have expects this to be one of the more an overall remembrance of the come." popular events and hopes to see a emotional and social struggles that Cunningham is a firm believer "diverse crowd." the nation had to overcome," said that there is no room for racism

The ChanticleerIAndrea Brown The Soul Food Dinner Theater on Janeka Phillips, AAA entertain- here at JSU. Through Black Hypnotised JSU students dance on stage at Lenoe Cole Auditorium during the per- Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Leone Cole ment chair head. History Month she hopes to contin- formanice by hypnotist Dr. Gary Laundre last Thursday night. The comedy act was Auditorium, will feature "Hooked Phillips hopes that the forum will ue the traditions of yesterday and sponsored by the SGA's Student Activities Council. on Love" a heartwarming romantic be a "time for reflection of our past the dreams of tomorrow. comedy. The comedy deals with so we can continue to use the Dozi Zozu coming home to Jacksonville after Birmingham shows

--- -- By Katie Harris The 3 members of Dozi Zozu have The lack of a drummer leaves the The Chanbcleer Staff Wr~ter been together for nearly 4 years. background leaning toward indus- There have been other members in trial electronic. "We use a lot of After playing the hot spots in the past, but the 3 current members samples but at the same time write Birmingham, a familiar face is are the ones that make the band actual songs," Howell said. "The returning to Jacksonville to play at what it is, said Rogers. songs themselves (are) sometimes Brother's Saturday Feb. 2. . The main thing that sets Dozi kind of heavy and sometimes (have Dozi Zozu hasn't made a local Zozu apart from other bands is their a) pop feel." appearance in-some time since they attitude. "We aren't trying to be so "We'll be something a little differ- have been busy playing in popular different," said Howell. "We just ent to see and hear," said Howell. Birmingham clubs such as the Nick, aren't trying to be anything in par- Despite the band's unique sound the Hippodrome, and the High Note. ticular." they do not perform for shock value. The entire band consists of three The sound the band produces is def- "Although it might shock at times musicians. Richard Howell is the initely original. "It's hard to define it's not intended to," said Howell. lead singer and he also mixes drum our sound because it's a combina- "Shock alienates a certain portion of tracks. Sam Dylan is the keyboard tion of a lot of elements," said the crowd and I want to entertain player. He mixes drum tracks and Howell. The band uses "synthetic everyone there." sings backing vocals. Trent White and organic sounds" that come from Another unusual aspect of Dozi plays the guitar and also sings back- "industrial and early punk influ- Zozu is that each song is written by ing vocals. ences, but it wouldn't sound that the entire group. "It starts with one The band's name came from a way." person writing one part," said Courtesy Do21Zozu dream. "It came from a dream the Howell. "No song has ever been The members of Dozi Zozu, (clockwise from left) Richard Howell, Sam Dylan and Trent Even the appearance of the band is White. The Jacksonville band will play Brother's Bar Saturday night. keyboard player had. One of those not typical. "The first thing people completely written by one person; where you wake up and think 'I usually notice and are surprised by it's been a collaborative effort." drive fairly frequently." viewing Dozi Zozu on 92J between should write that down.' Well that is that we don't have a drummer," It's often difficult for the band to Howell is expecting to see "a few 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on No time he did," Howell said. Dylan Howell said. "We just program practice since Howell lives in more faces" this performance than Cover, the local band show. then told Howell about the dream. beats with a drum machine and Jacksonville. "The band is based in their last one at Brother's since they "The first gig we ever had was at ."It already sounded so familiar to record them down on a minidisk or Birmingham since the other two have created a following from their Brother's," said Howell, "so it's me like I had heard it before." cd and use that." guys live there," said Howell. "I Birmingham shows. kind of like home." Friday, Feb. 1 Jess Magers is inter- Page 12 The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 University offers support, not criticism, to pot smokers

By Kimberly B. Marlowe smoke marijuana and why some of ence. He decided to quit smoking dope ter: reading, eating, sex, music," The Seattle Times IKRT) them choose to quit while others do About 14 million people nation- and drinking last year after a painful said Erik. "It heightens my senses." not. wide use illicit drugs, and marijuana confrontation with his wife. "She But an occasional burning sensa- SEATTLE - Consider two men The $1.3 million project, paid for is the choice 76 percent of the time, looked at me one day and said, 'I've tion in his iungs made Erik seek who smoke marijuana every day, by the National Institute on Drug according to a 2000 study by the lived with your drinking and smok- answers to the physiological effects one a grandfather running a small Abuse, is not intended to take the Substance Abuse and Mental Health ing pot for almost 25 years, and I'm of marijuana. He called the business in Pierce County, Wash., place of prevention and treatment Services Administration. sick of it. I want you clean and Marijuana Check-up last year. the other a single computer pro- programs or 12-step fellowships for A 1997 study by the agency found sober."' "I saw they were looking to help grammer in Seattle. College educat- marijuana smokers, say project that of marijuana users who said But the 12-step meeting John people out, and it seemed like a ed, articulate men with active lives organizers. Nor is it meant to give they smoked pot at least 12 days in attended made him uncomfortable, good thing to support," he said. and myriad interests, they've been marijuana smokers an "out" to the previous year, more than half and he never went back. A self- At the start of each session, the getting high all of their adult lives. avoid quitting or addressing their reported problems related to their employed small-business owner, interviewer asks Erik to rank his One recently quit, but the other has use. Rather, it is meant to attract drug use, including negative effects John was worried about his insur- interest in evaluating or changing no intention of giving up pot. people who, for a variety of reasons, on their health and family life. ance company finding out if he his marijuana use. Usually Erik says John, 52, and Erik, 27, are miles are not choosing traditional treat- Roffman hopes the project model sought treatment with a doctor. he is not considering any changes, apart in their attitudes about mari- ment options. will add to "the continuum of care He answered an ad for the but occasionally he says he's open juana, but both participate in the The idea behind the Marijuana that now ranges from education to Marijuana Check-Up, went through to some discussion. The sessions are Marijuana Check-Up, a research Check-up, project leader Roger treatment." He says the Marijuana the initial screening and was shaped by his responses, he said. project at the University of Roffman of the University of Check-Up is a way to reach a wide matched with one of the project's Erik says sessions are "more like Washington designed for the adult Washington's School of Social range of concerns and interests, interviewers, all of whom are a workshop than counseling." When marijuana smoker "who isn't inter- Work says, is to "offer support to such as those of John and Erik. trained counselors. he starts sessions by saying he does ested in treatment but wants a someone struggling with ambiva- John's wife hated his smoking and John said he has not smoked mar- not want to make any changes, he chance to ask questions or express lence in a way that is nonjudgmen- the drinking that often went with it. ijuana or had a drink for several spends his appointment asking spe- concerns." tal and respectful." Participants His two kids sat through drug-edu- months and says he doesn't miss it. cific questions or viewing videos on The free sessions are a kind of "can look at their marijuana use cation classes in school, squirming He credits his sessions at the topics about marijuana or health- barter: John and Erik get factual without being pushed, prodded, with the knowledge that their dad Marijuana Check-Up with easing related issues, he said. information about marijuana and labeled or diagnosed," he said. was a pothead. Buying the stuff the transition. "I feel a new free- "The environment definitely someone to talk to, in confidence, It isn't clear how many marijuana humiliated John. dom, which is ironically why you makes you more aware about your about smoking pot and how it fits smokers might want or benefit from "Here I am, 52 years old, hanging smoke pot in the first place - to be pot usage," said Erik, "but I was into their lives. something like the Marijuana around outside some creepy, smelly free," he said. really surprised that there was no The interviewers, in turn, say they Check-Up, but there's no question house waiting to buy pot," he says, Erik, who like John started smok- pressure. I kind of drive the whole get useful, candid responses to that pot smoking is a fact of his face flushing red at the recollec- ing marijuana as a teen-ager, says show, and if I want to make a questions about how and why adults American life and is often cited by tion. "That was one of the worst he has no plans to quit. change, or not, that's cool." of all ages and all walks of life smokers for problems they experi- feelings." "I find I enjoy a lot of things bet- The Marketplace Jack Hopper Dining Hall

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5 Prices are being reduced on a weekly basis. For current prices and more information call 782-7242 1 The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 Page 13 "Rock Star:" big hair flick is big fun A legal way to download

-- -- By Abbey Herrin By Brian McCollum While Pressplay allows you to copy The Chanticleer Staff Writer Knight Ridder Newspapers (KRT) a limited number of downloaded songs onto your own recordable "Rock Star" is sheer entertain- The record industry wanted to CD, MusicNet prevents you from ment. The movie embodies the build a sleek jetway to the future. doing so. 1980s hair-band era. It combines Instead, it's slapped together a So imagine this pitch from the tacky clothes, bad music and snotty gravel road. local cable company: Subscribe to attitudes that exemplify exactly The online services Pressplay us and we'll offer fewer channels and MusicNet quietly rolled out last than you get with free broadcast what the decade really symbolized. TV. We'll give you fuzzier recep- The story is simple: a small town month, marking the major labels' first big step toward selling digital tion and make it harder to operate boy makes it to the top only to find downloads on the Internet. The your set. We won't let you hook up that success is bittersweet. The story your VCR. Courtesy Warner Bros concept sounds reasonable up itself is not what makes "Rock Star" One in a Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Anniston rock out in the front: For a flat recurring fee, users From the labels' standpoint, stand out, however. The soundtrack lifestyle filled with sex, 1980s-sawy movie "Rock Star." get access to thousands of songs by that's OK: People are infringing and nostalgia of the 1980s are what drugs and rock and roll. major artists. copyrights when they trade songs innocence and constant devotion to makes the film praiseworthy. The innocent couple is thrust into The labels hope that legions of online, the reasoning goes. So any Chris help give the story life. Chris (played by Mark Wahlberg) various sexual exploitations, caus- office-chair pirates can be coaxed payment system, no matter how Michael Shamus Wiles is hilarious clunky, is the righteous way to go. idolizes Steel Dragon, a fictitious ing their relationship to be rocky. to go straight by abandoning the as Mr. Cole, Chris's supportive But good luck convincing folks 80s hair band. So much in awe is he Although the story line is obvi- Net's free file-swap programs and rocker dad. He indulges his son's paying for the music they down- out in the real virtual world, includ- that he and his buddies form a Steel ously very commonplace, other rock and roll fantasy: "My parents load. It's part of-a crucial battle for ing a generation of computer users Dragon "tribute band." His life aspects of the movie compensate, rock!" exclaims Chris at a Steel oodles of money and control of the weaned on the easy, comprehensive revolves around this music; Chris is especially the soundtrack. From utility of Napster and its followers Dragon concert. On an interesting music marketplace - a battle the oblivious to the fact that he still The Culture Club's "Karma free, user-driven programs such as casting side note, A.C., the drummer music industry began losing with lives with his parents and argues Chameleon" to Bon Jovi's "Livin' Musiccity and Aimster. for Steel Dragon, is played by Jason the launch of programs like Napster with his brother. On A Prayer," the vibe that the that allowed fans to get nearly any Those last two continue to thrive, Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin leg- Chris is so caught up in this fanta- music conveys will make you want song they wanted for free. home to thousands of users' ever- end Jon Bonham. sy rock world that he strives to be to slip on your favorite stone- Now, $10 a month can buy you a growing MP3 collections made Although "Rock Star" is no block- available for others to download. identical to Bobby Beers, the lead washed jeans and Def Leppard T- clear conscience. But it doesn't get buster, I'd definitely check it out. The record industry is banking that singer of Steel Dragon. He is final- shirt. you much else. MusicNet and Having grown up in the 1980s, Pressplay are rickety renderings of those programs will follow the fate ly kicked out of the band because of Also noteworthy is Wahlberg's "Rock Star" does not shame the 80s, Napster and its descendants, which of Napster, which was shuttered by this unhealthy preoccupation, and performance. The same charisma but rather glorifies them in a senti- rocketed to popularity with their a federal court after the industry takes the rejection in a rock star that gave life to Dirk Diggler in sued it for copyright violations. mental way. breadth of offerings and ease of fashion - he has a temper tantrum. "Boogie Nights" is apparent in As for Napster, the Seattle com- Who knows, cutoff sweatshirts use. Despite catalogs of more than But lo and behold if the next day "Rock Star." Wahlberg's portrayal pany says it plans to relaunch in and legwarmers may come back 75,000 tracks each, the new pay he isn't contacted by the lead gui- of a cheesy 80s rock icon is perfec- services are frustratingly limited, coming months. But it won't be the into style at any moment. tarist of Steel Dragon, who offers tion. Anniston's performance as I'll be and most users will probably come program you and your buddies ready, will you? him an audition to replace Bobby. Emily is a breath of fresh air; her up empty trying to find all the feasted on your sophomore year. songs they want. This will be the subscription MusicNet features artists on Napster, the result of a deal with labels owned by Warner Music and Bertelsmann. Bertelsmann Music Group; Accessing Pressplay or MusicNet Pressplay is backed by Universal requires a credit card and the soft- and Sony. The fifth of the big five ware download. Pressplay has the music conglomerates, EMI, has its edge, offering a two-week trial that hands in both. Content comes from can be canceled before billing kicks the companies' catalogs. That in. should be a lot of music, but with MusicNet doesn't offer a trial MusicNet and Pressplay's lack of period, and the only available inter- hot new hits or classic big shots, face is the RealOne Player, a slow, you get the distinct feeling the graphics-heavy program that aggra- labels are withholding from users vatingly overrides your previous most of the stuff that drives big CD choice of player for MP3 and WAV sales. files. MusicNet does have the upper Because of antitrust regulations, hand if you're looking for addition- federal officials won't let the labels al content, including videos, news sell songs directly to consumers, so feeds and sports programming. the services are provided by From there it's on to the search licensees. RealOne Music handles functions. Again, Pressplay gets the the MusicNet subscriptions. MSN, edge: If your search is unsuccessful Yahoo and Roxio offer Pressplay. and when you're looking for popu- There are pesky restrictions lar new music or an artist's biggest imposed by each servlce - starting hits, it likely will be the yervice with the number of songs you can provides a tailored list of alternate access each month. Pressplay's suggestions. Try "Beatles," and you low-end subscription tier ($9.95) won't get any Beatles songs, but allows 300 streaming songs and 30 you will get a roster of tracks from downloads. MusicNet also starts at the Jayhawks (logical) and Lynyrd $9.95, which gives you 100 streams Skynyrd (huh?), among others. and 100 downloads. Subsequent MusicNet, on the other hand, tiers allow additional streams and responds to a fruitless search by downloads. Listening to a stream is asking you to check your spell~ng. a one-shot deal, like picking a song Pressplay also offers a browsing from a jukebox. A download is a feature, allowing you to slum cate- file stored on your computer for gories ("Cajun-Creole," "Brazilian multiple listens. Jazz") to find artlsts you might like. But don't get too excited: These And it offers a kind of populist pro- downloads have shelf lives. gramming service, letting users Pressplay songs become unusable post their own when you cancel your subscription, playlists compiled from ava~lable and songs from MusicNet last only songs. a month. That's a nominal nod to the user- Almost as bad, the tracks aren't empowered atmosphere that has in the familiar, democratic MP3 made the free file-shanng servlces format used by most music-swap- so successful ping services. Instead they come in Yes, the record industry can make proprietary files, playable only on money on the Internet. It has a lumbering, exclusive software that legitimate future there. But must be installed before starting. MusicNet and Pressplay reveal it's still got a long way to go. 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fathered you /Ikept changing on the Limp Bizkit soft." world aincc barbecue." Sadly, the cuts that reveal Nas' The hit of the album has to be depth and drive are near the begin- "One Mic." Nas grabs the attention ning of the CD. The album seems to of all listeners with his pledge to get rather dull after eight songs and only need one mic to survive. The begins to sound slightly watered intensity of the track increases with down, even though sorne songs con- his emotions and then. suddenly tain great messages. Review by Anthony Hill drops back down after each verse. Nas was striving to maintain street The Chant~cleerSports Ed~tor "All I need is one life, one try I One credibility while reaching for pop -- breathe of one man I What I stand success on "Stillmatic" and those "Thi\ la the end~ngand my new for speaks for itself ... All I need is two audiences are difficult to satisfy beglnnlng," Nas sp~ts on the one mic." at the same time. One moment hc album's lntro. One of the most amazing songs on casts himself as a gritty cat who ytlllmatlc.' was Just that, was brought the be~tout of both MC's. the album is "Rewind." Esco man- feels most at home on a project the end of J~~-z'~as the self- On "Ether," Nas connects with some ages to tell a story in its entirety, bench, calling out neighborhood proclaimed "greatest rapper of all- "lid ~abson Jlgga and his lips. He backwards. I've heard a lot of snakes ("Destroy and Rebuild") and time." And, ~t was the beg~nningof ridicules everything from Jlgga's songs, but that was the first time ducking gunshots ("One Mic"). The the Nasir comeback. sparse mustache and Tal-Bo work- I've enjoyed one that was delivered next, he's delivering dumb-down on J~~-z'~w~akeover.u one of outs to h~ssportlng of Hawallan backwards. verses over the Track Masters' many vlciou5 volleys In the ongoing shirts. On "U Got Ur Self a Gun," Nas rinky-dink rendition of "Everybody NasIJay-Z beef, Jigga brutally sums 0" "You're Da Man," Nas takes proclaims that he's the only MC Wants to Rule the World." up Nas' back catalog, cred~tinghim kkners on a warped ride through worth mentioning with Tupac and But, in the end, you have to refute w~th"one hot album every ten his lo-year Journey as a rapper. Notorious B.I.G. He announces his Jay-Z's harsh assessments of Nas' years, average." Jigga had everyone Large Professor's moody strings anger with other rappers trying to discography. This gives Nas two thinking about how weak Nas has and Spare boom-clap beat set the say they're better over a booming hot albums in 10 years, instead of scene for the lessons Nas was trylng gotten In the last decade. Sopranos-theme-song chorus. "It's one. Esco proves that he's STILL Come on now, I love Nas. But, the to teach. He sll~~eda cou~le of bars the return of the prince, the-boss I an artist who can climb any heights Queens-bred rapper's output has for Jlgga to think about as well. This is real hardcore / kid rocking with his breath-defying lyrics. "Came in wlth my style / So, I Classified Ads Ne W! call 782-5712 to place your ad today! Golf Tournament SubLeasing Apartment 4-Man Scramble $35 Move In Special sponsored by Phi Nu Jacksonville Place contact Beth Sproles No Rent Payment until March 3rd 435-3 1 14 More Information 435-6629

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Loved ones will need gen- Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 20 . Jan. 28-Feb. 3 tle reassurance or a subtle proof of Enjoy quiet surroundings, gent 2e loyalf A recent increase in busi- discussions and the company of Aries (March 21-April 20). Sibling ness isruptions or career decisions trusted friends. Inner renewal and relations and famlly discussions may have caused others to feel iso- regained social awareness are may require extra attention. Remain lated or misunderstood. strong themes. Loved ones will DITHERED TW I'TS agtanwali~ sensitive to the career plans of oth- accept long-disputed ideas or ers. Loved ones ma feel vulnerable Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Friends unique family proposals. concerning recent gusiness accom- and lovers are open to your sugges- plishments, power struggles with tions, comments or detailed ex la Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19). Fast managers or uture goals. nations of recent events. Xkw money discussions and passionate acceptance is a subtle indication romantic moments will be unavoid- Taurus (A ril 21-May 20). Listen that relationships will move in a able. Use this time to establish a to a friend) or lover's social and positive direction. Ex ect a power- common sense of direction with workplace observations. Subtle ul wave of increased)honesty and loved ones and bring forth fresh information concerning the hidden intimacy. ideas for financial or lifestyle plans of an acquaintance or col- changes. eague may be revealed. No serious Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). overtones can be expected here, but Yesterda 's inancial records and Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20). Allow do stay alert to rare business con- bank inLation are highlighted. strong sentiments to subside. A flicts and new employment compe- Expect money ,facts, figures and recent wave of deep emotions or titions. statements proving past actions to intense romantic questionin needs be the focus of discussion in both to fade. Let regrets and dou&s pass Gemini (May 21-June 21). Private working and family relationships. naturally; this is not the right time family tasks and financial mana e to relive yesterday's events or ask ment will have a stron appeal. I%; Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22). Social for further clarification from loved special attention to buiget changes. or family discussions will be com- ones. home decisions or lonb-terp,pay- glicated by misinformation. React ment schedules. Man emlnls are onestly to minor confrontations If your birthday is this ,week ... entering an intense piase of finan- and passionate ideas from loved Loved ones may seem distant or cial growth and business change. ones. No long-term or serious emotionally withdrawn. 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SPORTS The Chanticleer - January 31, 2002 Gamecocks sink Campbell 78-66 Matthews paces Gamecock track Beat Savannah State, but can't put Georgia State away team, finishes third in 400-meter From Staff Reports formances," said Gamecock head By Anthony Hill coach Aimee Dawson. "There was The Chanticleer S~ortsEditor a lot of good competition here and Freshman sprinter Eboni for these two freshmen to come The Gamecock basketball team Matthews put on another great per- here and assert themselves, they did looked as if they might've found formance when she and fellow a great job." their rhythm at just the right time. freshman Anna Armstrong compet- The two freshmen from Jax State Then, they went to Georgia and ed in the LSU Purple Tiger made a big impression at Baton lost it on the trip somewhere Invitational at the Carl Maddox Rouge, but most of the attention between Savannah and Atlanta. Field House last Saturday. was on LSU long jumper Walter Luckily, they took a trip to North Matthews competed in two Davis. Davis was on a quest to gain Carolina to play Campbell and events, the 200 and 400-meter a long jump title that eluded him a relocated it before it was too late. races. Matthews blew the doors off year ago. The Gamecocks were able to the field house track when she Davis, the 2000 Olympian, came stomp Savannah State and placed third out of 41 runners in the up with another impressive effort, Campbell, but weren't able to stop 400-meter race. She finished with a winning the long jump on the final Georgia State from getting revenge time of 58:47 seconds. Rice sprint- attempt of the competition. for the beating Jax State handed it er Yvonne Umeh finished first, fol- "Walter is an incredible competi- two weeks ago. lowed by Houston sprinter Alicia tor," said LSU head coach Walter Jay Heard finished the game with Cave. Matthews came in 25th out Davis. "He seems to know exactly 13 points to lead four Jacksonville of 56 runners in the 200-meter race. what he needs and then he goes out State players in double-figures as Armstrong competed in the and does it. He's truly a remarkable JSU claimed a 64-55 win over women's long jump competition. athlete." Savannah State (2-16) last She jumped 5.14 meters to give her The Gamecocks' final indoor meet Thursday. The victory gave the a 21st place finish out of 36 of the season will be on Sunday when they travel to Tennessee State. Gamecocks their first back-to- jumpers. "I'm very happy with their per- back wins of the season. Jax State, fresh off an impressive 59-56 win over Samford last Rams-Patriots game will be a Tuesday, also got 12 pints each from Josh Perry and Olgrtr Barlett, rematch of their Nov. 18 battle while Emerson ~re~added10 ------points to pace the Ga@&ocks. By Joe Ostrmeier New England. The Rams are 16-2

"We're continuing to live up to Knlght- Rldder- Newspapers-- - (KRT) overall; the Pats 13-5 after their 24-

our Ieputation of close games," Courtesv The Annlston StarlB~lIWllson 17 win over Pittsburgh in the AFC said head coach Mike LaPlante. "I Junior center Omar Barlett slams one home despWf&goaltending of Georgia State guard ' ST. LOUIS - Super Bowl XXXVI Championship game Sunday. Lamont Mclntosh at Pete Mathews ColiseumJ@b. 17. The Panthers defeated the will be a rematch of the St. Louis Fox's top broadcasting team of don't think we're ever going to Gamecocks 80-61 in Atlanta last Saturday. have an easy game. One of the Rams' 24-17 win over New. Pat Summerall and John Madden the 11-game league qualify for the Gamecocks confidence level going things we've got to learn is how to England on Nov. 18 at Foxboro will call the Super Bowl, with side- A-Sun tournament held Feb. 28- into the final stretch of the season. put a team away." Stadium. line reports by Ron Pitts. The net- Mar. 2 in Orlando. Last The Gamecock4 jumped out to The Gamecocks are in a battle The championship game will work's studio team - James Thursday's non-conference victory scm the first seven points of the with a handful of other teams for begin at 5:18 p.m. CST Sunday in Brown, Terry Bradshaw, Howie didn't count for anything, as far as garm to take an early lead in the positioning in the Amtic Sun the Louisiana Superdome in New Long and Cris Colllinsworth - will conference standings. Conference. Only teams in . Orleans. handle the pregame show and half- + win may have helped the "We won't get much sleep this time highlights. week," Rams head coach Mike Pop music star Mariah Carey will Martz said after their 29-24 win sing the national anthem, and Paul Rifle team places fourth at Murray State tourney over Philadelphia in the NFC McCartney will be part of the Championship game at the Edward pregame show as he sings a song From Staff Reports Murray State finished with an led all shooters in the smallbore Jones Dome. "They (the Patriots) dedicated to the victims of the Sept. aggregate (combined) score of with an 1182 out of a possible are as well-rounded and well- 11 terrorist attacks. 6194, having the best smallbore 1200. coached in all three phases of the The games marks the second The Jacksonville State score in the 18-team event at 4649 Nebrarka's Melissa game as any team in this league. Super Bowl in three years for the University rifle team continues to and the second-best air rifle score Dwsbrough had the best air rifle "He (Bill Belichick) just does a Rams, and fourth overall. They beat shoot well this season. The at 1545. scare in the 120-shooter match terrific job coaching that team." Tennessee 23-16 in Super Bowl Gamecocks traveled to Murray Kentucky's Blue team took sec- with a 396 out of a possible 400. Rams quarterback Kurt Warner XXXIV on Jan. 30, 2000, in State to compete in the Roger ond with an aggregate of 6190, MayState now prepares for completed 30 of 42 passes for 401 Atlanta, and lost 31-19 to Withrow Invitational last weekend Tennessee Tech was third at 6166, the eonal championship, gear- yards and three touchdowns in the Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XIV on and were able to shoot their way to Jacksonville State's Red team fin- ing up for the NCAA sectionals, to November win over the Patriots. Jan. 20, 1980, in Pasadena, Calif. a fourth-place finish. ished fourth at 61 15 and be held at Murray State's Pat Marshall Faulk ran 20 times for 83 The Patriots are 0-2 in their Super The Murray State rifle team won Tennessee-Martin was fifth at Spurgin Rifle Range at Roy years and caught seven passes for Bowl appearances. They lost 35-21 its annual Roger Withrow 6042. Stewart Stadium on Feb. 8- 10. 70 yards against the Pats, who are to Green Bay in Super Bowl XXXI Invitational rifle match, a three- Murray State sophomore The Gamecock rifle team will 8-0 since the loss to St. Louis. on Jan. 26, 1997, and lost 46-1 0 to "What a run they've been on since the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl day event that took place over the Morgan Hicks (Tacoma, Wash.) return to Murray State to compete we played them," said Martz, XX on Jan. 26, 1986. weekend at MSU's Pat Spurgin had the best aggregate score, a in the Sectional Qualifier on Feb. whose team is 8-1 since the win in Both games were in New Orleans. Rifle Range. 1576 out of a possible 1600. She 9. The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 Page 17 Gamecock women rally to beat Samford

------A Bv- Jav- Pace was fighting to make the tournament in the They fell further behind in the race for the first half. They began the game 2-for-15 The Chanticleer-- -- Staff Writer eigh;h spot when they fell to Troy State, 52- from the floor and fell behind 14-8 in the 42. The JSU women's basketball team looked first four minutes of the contest. Missed shots and turnovers were the as if it might've fell further down the A-Sun Mercer was the team that began the sec- - biggest enemies of the Gamecocks last .standings after it loss to Mercer and Troy ond half with a spark and connected on Saturday. They were only 16-of-60 from State last week. But the Gamecocks looked eight of 11 shots and took a 43-37 lead with the floor (26.7 percent) and committed 21 like they found their rhythm after they 1658 remaining in the game. turnovers. danced on Samford last Tuesday at "The Shanika Freeman got hot midway through The Gamecocks were able to rally from Pete." the second half and hit 11 of her career-high 12 points down and shorten the Trojan lead Sax State could've slipped into the eighth 16 points to help the Gamecocks tie the to four points with 1 :49 to go in the game. spot with wins over Mercer, Troy State and game at 59-59. Trojan center Thea Herring then hit two Samford. They were only two games away But the Gamecocks were only able to hit free throws, followed by a 3-pointer by from that final spot to the A-Sun tourna- one more shot for the remainder of the Chaquita Alexander to secure the win for ment. game. Troy State. The Gamecocks began their road to the "Fred" Embry finished the game with 15 JSU was led by Laura Baswell's nine eighth spot with a game against Mercer at points and nine rebounds. Tiara Eady con- points and five rebounds. Mathis added "The Pete" last Thursday. tributed with seven points, eight rebounds eight points and six rebounds. Sax State made numerous shots and staged and three blocked shots. Sax State tried to get back on track when two good comebacks in the second half, but "Fred and Tiara really showed up and it hosted Samford at "The Pete" last Mercer proved to be too much in the end played hard," said Austin. "We couldn't get Tuesday night. and won by a score of 73-62. Fred's shot to fall, but she's finally getting Freeman tied a career-high in points after "We felt like it would really help if we around to playing like we want her to and I she scorched Samford with 23 points to could get these three at home," said Austin. think she's finally figuring out the next lead the Gamecocks past the Bulldogs, 69- E9 "It would put us more toward the middle of level." JL. the pack and that's what our goal is for the The Gamecocks tried to regroup and get The 17-point victory was the largest win Courtesy The Ann~stonStarnrent Penny end of the season." back on track by whupping Troy State (5- of the year for the Gamecocks. Freshman point guard Heather Shepard drives between two The Gamecocks started the game really 11, 4-5) last Saturday. see Women, page 18 Samford defenders Tuesday night at Pete Mathews Coliseum. sluggish and didn't look like a team that Well, the Gamecocks didn't get on track. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 69-52.

Atlantic Sun Conference Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Standings Women's Basketball Standings I Petticoats g,"; I Dolls, Bears Gifts Conference Overall Conference Overall I 82 I Team W L PCT W L PCT Team W L PCT W L PCT Troy State 9 3 ,750 13 6 ,684 Belmont 8 2 ,800 14 3 ,824 This Area's Jacksonville 9 4 .692 15 7 .682 Campbell 8 3 ,763 108 ,540 Florida A'tlantic 8 4 ,667 11 8 .579 Stetson 8 3 .763 9 9 ,500 Largest Selection of Georgia State 8 5 ,615 12 8 .600 Florida Atlantic 7 3 .700 9 9 ,500 Samford 8 5 .615 11 10 .524 Georgia State 6 4 .600 10 7 ,615 Raggedy An UCF 7 5 .583 11 8 .579 UCF 6 4 .600 10 9 ,526 Belmont 5 7 ,417 8 11 .421 Mercer 5 4 .556 8 8 SO0 Check Out Our Bears For Stetson 5 8 ,385 8 11 ,421 Troy State 4 5 .444 5 11 .313 Valentine's Day Jacksonville State 5 8 .385 7 10 .412 Jacksonville State 3 8 .275 4 14 .285 Campbell 4 9 ,308 6 14 ,300 Jacksonville 1 10 .I00 2 16 ,118 ?-- Mercer 111 ,083 3 18 ,143 Samford 0 10 ,000 1 16 .063 7 Sororities Come Check Us Out Recent results: Recent results: Open at 10 a.m., Tuesdav - Saturdav Jan. 29 Jan. 29 South Florida 84, UCF 79 Jacksonville State 69, Samford 52 Jan. 28 Statston 54, Jacksonville 39 Florida Atlantic 80, Belmont 78 Georgia State 58, Campbell 56 I Downtown Anniston 9 12 Noble Street I Troy State 76, Jacksonville 61 Jan. 26 Stetson 58, Mercer 55 Georgia State 71, Central Florida 67 Jacksonville State 78, Campbell 66 Belmont 71, Jacksonville 49 Georgia State 60, Samford 48 Samford 54, Mercer 68 Jan. 26 Troy State 52, Jacksonville State 42 Troy State 68, Stetson 65 Florida Atlantic 68, Campbell 67 Jacksonville 74, Mercer 58 Georgia State 80, Jacksonville State 61 Upcoming games: UCF 86, Belmont 78 Jan. 31 Campbell 56, Samford 53 Belmont at Jacksonville

Upcoming games: Feb. 2 Feb. 2 Jacksonville State at Mercer (2:OO CST) Campbell at Stetson Belmont at Stetson Belmont at Samford Campbell at UCF Georgia State at Jacksonv~lle Georgia State at Florida Atlantic Mercer at UCF Samford at Troy State Troy State at Florida Atlantic Savannah State at Jacksonville State (7:OO CST) Feb. 4 Jacksonville State at Belmont (7:OO CST) Georgia State at Stetson Campbell at Jacksonville Mercer at FAU Troy State at UCF Page 18 * The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 Take a lone on one with "Thrill:" Dana Austin

-- look at By Anthony "Thrill" Hill any pressure to turn this season they say something. The Chanbcleer Sporfs,Edifor around? Not necessarily from any- Thrill: Do you have any pets? . ------statistics one else, but pressure from yourself. Dana: No, but I've got a son. Head basketball coach Dana You're a proven WINNER. (Both laugh.) Austin is a rarity. She's a legitimate Dana: I do. I put the pressurc on Thrill: What if you weren't thc By Anthony Hill star who has remainccl a regular pcr- myself a lot of the time. I have to basketball coach hcre. What do you son. You don't hear negatives abo~lt realiie that we're a young team. think you would be doing'? The Chanticleer her. She's probably one of the But, I've got a lot of Jacksonville Dana: I'd probably be teaching at Sports Editor nicest people you'll ever mect. State pride, a lot of Gamecock pride the high school level. Possibly, -~ She showed no signs of stiffiiess and I want to see this women's bas- coaching at the high school level. or fear during the interview. She ketball program get to where we can That's what I would be doing if I As any truly addicted fan of ,? ,.;? @& was cool, calm and collective after .-,. -. <-, consistently finish in the top four of weren't here. sports knows, one of the greatest $,, , , <. every question or remark. When 1 The Chantlcleer/Anthon~Hill our class. There's a lot of pressure Thrill: Name one person who you pleasures is strolling through the asked her a question, she gave me Women's hoops coach Dana Austin. because I don't like to lose. would like to meet. morning paper and reading box amanswer right away. ly talk with them. We've had to Thrill: . How good is Shanika Dana: I don't know. I sure think a scores and standings, especially Coach Austin is the type of coach throw these freshmen into a differ- Freeman? lot of Pat Summit. during basketball and baseball sea- that most players dream of having. ent situation than they would've Dana: She's one of the most talent- Thrill: Right now ESPN is rating so11s. She's a coach that has done it all as been faced with at another Division ed players that I've ever coached. That's one reason why I decided the sexiest players in sports. Who a player, so it's easy to listen to what I school. At most Division I She's very talented. She was lack- would you vote as the sexiest per- to start posting A-Sun standings. she has to say. She's also a teacher schools, freshmen have an opportu- ing a lot of discipline from high That's all you really care about son in sports? that's been rewarded for her ability They've school. 'And, she'll tell you that. Dana: (Laughs.) Oh goodness, anyway. nity to get their feet wet. as a coach. She was awarded the One of the statistics I often check, usually got a dominant player ahead Thrill: Are you superstitious? Anthony, I don't know. I don't even TAAC "Coach of the Year" in 1997. regardless of the sport is atten- of them to show them the way. Our Dana: (Laughs.) Oh, I am a little think about that. My mind has gone If you've ever gone into "The dance, although these days atten- freshmen really haven't had that bit. If we win a game, I like to wear blank. (Pause.) I guess I would Pete" and wondered who Dana dance figures often must be viewed opportunity. We don't have any the same jacket or earrings. So, I have to say Pete Sampras. skeptically since the invention of Bright was, after seeing her jersey dominant players. It's to~lghfor any am a little bit. Thrill: Who's your favorite player the decidedly bogus, "ticket dis- hanging from the ceiling. well. this freshman to come in and compete, Thrill: I just wanted to let you to be around? tributed," euphemism. I have been is she. Of course, now her name is much less carry a team as a fresh- know that I thought you looked Dana: I never really have favorites. at games in which entire sections of Mrs. Dana Austin. man. great last Thursday, with the all- But I really like the personalities of empty seats are evident throughout Thrill: What's the team lacking black outfit. Nckell, Tiara (Eady) and Amanda the stadi~~m(I refuse to say which Thrill: How are you today, Coach right now? Surely, it's not talent. Is Dana: (Laughs) Well, thank you. Tyus. game or where). Then a guy rush- Austin? it leadership? NcKell likes my black pin stripe. Thrill: Did you say, Amada Tyus? es into the press box or the Dana: I'm fine. I'm doing good. Dana: Well, I've said all year that Every time I open a game without it She seems so, anti-social. announcer says, "Tonight's attcn- Thrill: It seems like we've let our we lack leadership. We don't have she'll ask me where it is. I can't Dana: I know she does, but when dance is 5,694." best chance of jumping into the enough people who are vocal wear it every single game. (Both she gets going, she really gets Yeah right. That's what thought eighth spot slip away last weekend. enough. We've lost some close laugh.) going. I don't have a favorite play- rushed through my head the last We were playing the two teams games this year. We've lost games Thrill: Well, let's talk about some- er, but you can't beat Nckell's per- time I heard an announcement like right above us in the standings. in which I thought we could've won thing besides basketball for a sonality. that. Someone needs to look up the How disappointing was it to lose with some leadership. We'll make moment. Thrill: Free Association. Coach definition of attendance. those games, especially at home? some mistakes in the end. Some of Dana: OK. Jana McGinnis. Basketball box scores can be mis- Dana: It was very disappointing, those were young mistakes too. Thrill: Do you ever think about Dana: (Pause.) She's my soul leading as well. One of my quirks because we saw an opening there to But, we do lack the leadership that's switching jobs with your twin sister mate, I guess. is to check the shooting statistics kind of climb ahead and try to reach needed. (Jana McGinnis) and coaching the Thrill: Heather Shepard. after reading a game description. or get to where our goals were at the Thrill: It seems like some of the softball team? (Freshman point guard) Frequently a game description will start of the season. That was to fin- players aren't in sync right now, Dana: (Both laugh.) Yeah, when Dana: Fighter. begin something like this: "Poonie ish at the middle of the pack. shooting. Does that worry you even they're winning, I do. That would Thrill: University of Connecticut. Richardson (just to throw out a Anthony, the most disappointing more, going into the final stretch of be fun. And, they've won plenty. Dana: Dominant. name) scored 24 points to lead the thing for me is the lack of intensity the season'? When things are going bad it would Thrill: Tim McGraw. (Country Gamecocks past Duke ..." we've showed in these last two Dana: Anthony, I think that's huge be good to switch over there. singer) Okay, now let's go to the box games. for us. Our offense is designed for Thrill: What was the last movie Dana: (Laughs.) Sexy. (Both score. It may turn out that Mr. Thrill: The expectations were so shooters. We have to get a certain you saw? laugh again.) Richardson actually shot 7-of-29 high at the start of the season. Most percentage of 3-point shots, a cer- Dana: Uh, Oceans 11. No, it was Thrill: Gamecock basketball. from the field in leading the of the players are fairly young. tain percentage of backdoor cuts Ali. Ali was my'last movie. Dana: My heart. Gamecocks to victory. In that same Where's the confidence level of inside the paint. Being in the little Thrill: Did you like it? Thrill: Michelle Alford. (Assistant game, Emerson "Downtown" some of the younger players? Most shooting slump we're in, that's huge Dana: Yes. I sure did. S.LD) Brown and Omar Barlett both of them aren't used to losing. for us. We rely on the outside shot Thrill: Does anyone ever get you Dana: My friend. scored 14 points and had nine Dana: You're exactly right. We so much. It's not like we don't and Coach McGinnis confused? Thrill: Mr. Ricky Austin. (Dana's assists, four steals and one worried about that from the losing work on it. These girls are coming Dana: They do a lot of times.' husband) turnover. Again, I'm just using standpoint. I'm sure that it's affect- in every single-day, getting some- Some of the freshmen really con- Dana: He's my number one fan. some random names. But if that's ed their confidence level. At the where between 100-200 shots. fuse us. Freddricka (Embry) and Thrill: Thanks for the time, coach. what the box score happens to read, same time we've had to continuous- Thrill: Coach Austin. Do you feel several of them will go up to Coach Dana: Thank you for coming, exactly who was it who led Jax McGinnis or they hesitate before Anthony. We'll see you later. State to victory? A friend and I were having a dis- Women: from page 17 and heart ever since the day she's walked on toughness, and it makes us feel sure that we made cussion about an old basketball campus," said Austin. "Heather got us going the right decision." game that we both amazingly "That win feels good after the games on from the start." Samford came to within one point, 36-35 with remembered. It was the 1985 ACC Thursday and Saturday," said Austin. Shepard and the Gamecocks jumped on 16:09 left in the game, but the Gamecocks went Jax State was in a must-win situation after it championship game where Georgia Samford early and often. Shepard began the on a 12-2 run to stop any hopes of a Samford lost to Mercer and Troy State last week. The game by hitting three-straight 3-pointers to give comeback. Tech beat North Carolina. I didn't Gamecocks knew they had to beat Samford to remember much, but I did remem- the Gamecocks an early lead, 12-9. Freeman put the nail in the coffin after she hit have a shot at making it to the conference tour- "After I hit the second three, I felt like I was in a lay-up with : I0 remaining in the game. ber the ending. Bruce Dalrymple nament in March. was absolutely brilliant that game. a rhythm," said Shepard. "We've got a lot of tal- "I thought Shanika really stepped it up for us in Well, the Gamecocks kept their hope5 alive ent on this team and sometimes all it takes is one the second half," said Austin. "We see what play- He made shots, he made steals, he after Shepard provided a spark to help the person to get us going." ing with intensity and emotions will do. Now got key rebounds at both ends and I Gamecocks get the win. Shepard finished with a "Heather is the type of player that coaches we've got to carry that on the road." think that he finished with nine career-high 13 points against the Bulldogs. love," said Austin. "We finally gave her an The Gamecocks will travel to Macon, Ga. to "I have absolutely loved that girl's mentality see Column, paae 19 opportunity to start and she shows her mental face Mercer on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. .-

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Men: from page 16 game with its best shooting per- third or fourth or fifth options." Freshman center Travis Billings Column: from page 18 centage of the season, hitting 57.5 Jax State opened the second half provided a spark from the bench first five minutes of the contest. rebounds. Okay, I just looked it up. percent (23-of-40) on the night. and pulled to within 42-36, after when he tipped in a missed shot to JSU held a 17-8 lead midway He did indeed finish with nine The Gamecocks tried to do some- Poonie Richardson hit a 3-pointer through the first half. help Jax State gain its largest lead boards. thing they haven't done in a long with 15:24 left in the game. of the game, 37-18 with 2:19 to go Savannah State sliced the lead to Down the stretch Mark Price time. Win three-straight games by 17-13 at the 8:45 mark, but Jax Richardson finished with a game- in the first half. made about 10 consecutive free beating Georgia State twice in the high 17 points. State used 7-0 run to push the lead Jax State held a 39-25 lead at the throws to protect the lead. He fin- same season. One of the unlikely heroes of the back to double-digits, 24-13, on a intermission and it shot an 5 1.6 ished with 20 points, Dalrymple Well, the Gamecocks weren't night was Cedric Patton, a transfer percent from the floor. The jumper by Heard with 6: 12 left. finished with 18 and Georgia Tech able to get the third-straight victo- from Alabama, who scored a Gamecocks finished the game, The Tigers cut the lead back to beat the Tar Heels for its first ACC ry or a second win against the career-high 15 points on the night. 26-19 with 2:33 left on a baseline shooting an amazing 52 percent. title. Panthers as Georgia State defeated Patton hit a 3-pointer right after jumper by Carlos Falls, but the "I felt pretty good with the way Tournament MVPs were selected JSU by a score of 80-61, last Richardson and took every bit of Gamecocks score the final six we played in the first half," said by participating coaches at that Saturday. momentum the Gamecocks LaPlante. "But, with the kind of points of the half to build a 32-19 time. Of course, there were only Lamont McIntosh and Bam might've gained. lead at the intermission. shooters Campbell has, you knew two coaches left in the building. It Campbell each scored 16 points to Georgia State came back to push they would make a run before the was the conference championship Jax State held its largest lead of lead Georgia State (19-8, 7-4 A- the lead back to double-figures and game was over." game. The rest of the votes were the game, 41-24, after .Scott Sun) past the Gamecocks in front the Gamecocks could get no closer. Jax State continued to shoot well left up to the sports information Watson hit a lay-up with 14:Ol left of 2,126 fans at the GSU Sports Jax State then took a trip to directors in the building. On that in the contest, but Savannah State in the second half, but Campbell Arena. North Carolina to play Campbell made a slight run to cut the lead to particular day, Dalrymple got two wasn't quite ready to give up and "You have to give credit to last Monday. The basketball team 11 points, the last time came with MVP votes - one from Bobby began to slice into the lead. Georgia State," said LaPlante. tried to revenge Campbell for a only :25 left in the game. Crernins, one from Dean Smith. I The Tigers used a 27-12 run to "We made a run early in the second six-point loss handed to them on Barlett and Richardson both con- think that five SIDs, most of whom cut the lead to 53-51 after Levi half to cut the lead to six points, Jan. 19. tributed with 12 points for the probably didn't even watch the Williams sank a 3-pointer from the but Georgia State came back with a Heard scorched the Camels with game, got the final votes. They left side with less than three min- Gamecocks, who have won four of run of their own to push the lead a career-high 22 points to lead the their last six games. probably just looked at the box Utes to play, but Savannah State back to double-figures." Gamecocks past Campbell (6- Jonte' Jones finished with 16 score and saw that Price had 20 could get no closer. points and voted for him. Price got The Panthers took advantage of a 14,4-9), 78-66. points and 14 rebounds to lead the Perry scored six of JSU's next 10 the MVP and no, he didn't deserve poor shooting performance in the "I'm so proud of these kids," Camels while Tarick Johnson fin- points to seal the win over the final it. first half by the Gamecocks (31.0 said LaPlante. "These guys go on two minutes of the game. ished with 14 points and Adam That's just how big of a role box percent) and built a 38-26 lead at the road into a hostile and come Fellers added 12 points. JSU hit 13-of-21 from the field to . scores play in sports. You never halftime. away with a big win." The Gamecocks will try to get shoot 61.9 percent in the opening know how good or bad someone "I thought we did a good job The Gamecocks jumped on the back on track when they host half, the best shooting performance did until you look at the stats. So, holding down their key players," Camels early and began the game Savannah State on Saturday. Tip- in the first half this season by the pay attention to the numbers and said LaPlante. "We just did an with a 22-9 lead during the first 10 off is set for 7 p.m. at Pete Gamecocks. ISU finished the not simply what someone tells you. awful job of keeping down their minutes of the game. Mathews Coliseum. Page 20 The Chanticleer January 31, 2002 KSONV