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Use study tips from a seasoned pro iOPINION, P.4 Sling some mud i NEWS, P.2 Guides for the holidays Happy Holidays from Holiday movie Our present Holiday pet The George-Anne Daily guide I HIATUS, p. 15 picks I NEWS, p. 9 care I NEWS, p. 2 DAILY THE GEORGE THURSDAY, DECEMBER I, 2005 OUR HOUSE CLEANED . Mike Sewak, football coaching staff fired after playoff loss By Anthony Fierstos Eagles' triple-option defense. Staff Writer "I had the best record in the Southern "I think the last time we looked for Conference over the last four years.! was a coach (keepingthe triple option) was fter four years, Mike S ewak something we looked for," said Baker, is no longer the Georgia blindsided. There was no indication (of but he added that the new coach would Southern head football the firing) ever." make the ultimate decision. koach. In a press confer- He also said an increase in pay enceA Tuesday afternoon, the rumors - Mike Sewak could help lure a coach. Currently, GSU's former head football coach were confirmed. GSU's pay is the fifth highest in the Neither Sewaknor the members of conference. his coaching staff In his four years, Sewak has taken Sewak compiled a 35-14 record "That's one thing we had to ad- will have their con- the Eagles to the playoffs three times. during his tenure at GSU, 26-7 in the dress," he said. "It's a new day as far as tracts renewed for He led the team past the first round Southern Conference. But for GSU the financing in college football." the 2006 season. only once in 2002. In Saturday's game bottom line was competing for and News of Sewak's firing came with Sam Baker, against Texas State, GSU squandered winning championships - something a mix of opinions, with some saying GSU's athletic di- a 35-16 third quarter lead over the Sewak hasn't done. the decision was justified, but at least rector, said the de- Bobcats. Texas State scored 34 un- There's no word on any replace- one college football commentator had cision to terminate answered points and held GSU to ment, though Baker alluded to rumors harsh words for Baker. the contracts came zero yards total offense in the fourth that former Eagles assistant Hugh Nail, "I think Mike Sewak got about as Mike in part because of $evja^ quarter, ending hopes of a seventh who is now an assistant at Auburn, much out of that team as you could the Eagles' first- national championship. could be among the list of possible considering the inexperience GSU round loss to Texas Baker said GSU's football program replacements. He didn't lay out a had with that defense," said I-AA.org's State University. was "feared" when former head coach specific timeline, though he said he senior columnist Dave Coulson in the "The way it happened Saturday, Paul Johnson left four years ago. Now, hoped to name a new coach "as soon Savannah Morning News. when you're Georgia Southern and he said, the Eagles don't stir those as possible." "I think it's unconscionable on Sam you're leading... I have to admit, it same feelings. Baker said whomever takes Sewak's Baker's part. People have to realize shocked me," said Baker at a press Sewak was described as "surprised" place could rehire any of the current times are changing and GSU is not conference in the Lupton Building. by Baker at the press conference. assistant coaches. going to dominate like they did in the Sewak will continue to draw his "I had the best record in the South- "The staff works for the coach," said '80s. There are too many good teams $109,000 annual salary until Tune 30. ern Conference over the last four years," Baker. "The coach gets the option to out there. It's a shame a good coach If Sewak doesn't find employment else- Sewak told the Savannah Morning name a new staff. He can keep one or doing a good job is fired." Jared Siri/STAFF where, Southern Boosters will continue News. "I was blindsided. There was no two or none of them." The team gathered at 2 p.m. GSU Athletic Director Sam Bakerspokeduring a packed pressconferenceTues- to pay the salary for up to three years. indication (of the firing) ever." The new coach could also scrap the see SEWAK, page 6 day, saying he had fired GSU's head coach and the entire coaching staff. Freshman Search for VP charged in double down to three homicide To be named before Christmas By Adam Crisp Managing editor ByLukeHearn A part-time freshman has been Executive editor arrested in connection with the stab- bing death of his in-laws. Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. Dustin James Coulter, 23, along Currently Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas with his wife Alexandria, 20, and Jerry A&M University-Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas. James Easters, 20, are all being held •Education: Tom Jackson without bond in -Harvard University, Institute for Educational the Bulloch Coun- Management, August 2005 ty Jail for the Nov. -Ed.D., Educational Management, University of La 21 death of a Reg- Verne, California, 1995 ister couple. -M.S., Counseling/Student Personnel (CACREP), Police believe Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania, 1987 Jack and Paula -B.S., Business Management/Personnel, Southwest Futch, both 60, State University, Marshall, Minnesota, 1985 photos by Chase Lanier/STAFF were killed in -A.A., General Studies, Highline Community Col- their rural Bulloch lege, Midway, Washington, 1982 Charles Schroeder County home Ciara brings her sometime early Dr. Charles C. Schroeder Monday morning. Police were called 'Goodies' to the 'Boro Currently Senior Executive at Noel-Levitz, enroll- ment management consulting firm. to the scene by Alexandria, Jack Futch's Pop diva Ciara performed to a less-than- •Education: daughter, who was allegedly bound packed Paulson Stadium last Friday. The inside the home. chilly weather didn't dampen the crowd's -Institute for Educational Management, 1983 Loretta Brandon, GSU's spokes- enthusiasm. The glow of cell phone -Ed.D., College Student Personnel Administration/ person, confirmed last week that screens and waving hands greeted five Psychology, Oregon State University, 1972 Dustin Coulter is a part-time fresh- student performers, Killer Mike (far right), -M.A., Education, Austin College/Student Person- man who just enrolled this semester. Bobby Valentino (right) and Ciara (top). nel/Counseling Psychology, 1968 Teresa Thompson see HOMICIDE, page 8 see SEARCH, page 8 TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Campus 2 Sports 6,7 OUR PRINT SCHEDULE National 3 Hiatus 10,12 We're taking a break for the holidays, but you can High: 63 Low: 36 High: 82 Low: 52 BM High: 62 I Low: 33 p" 1 High:74 ! Low: 52 Opinion 4 Hiatus ....14,15,16 look for us on Jan. 12,2006, as we return for the I Partly cloudy Sunny Sunny I..M Sunny News 8,9 Classifieds 11 new year. Have a safe and happy holiday! Covering the campus like a swarm of gnats. www.stp.georgiasouthern.edu Established 1927'The Newspaper for Georgia Southern University Hi JHJPHH» PAGE 21 NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,2005 I THE GEORGE-ANNE 4 Student art at Club Mud Giving back before going home " Statesboro offers check the Volunteer Services website Annual winter art or come by the office for information. exhibition and sale many opportunities She also pointed out several things for volunteer work students can do. Dec. 1-3 "We'll be going to local nursing before the holidays homes, putting up decorations and visiting residents," said Crowder. GSU News Service "That's the big thing for us right By Casey Altman ; The Annual Club Mud Winter Assistant news editor now." Exhibition and Sale, now in its But if going to the nursing homes 21st year, is an opportunity for the For many, December is a frantic is not up your alley, you can help out public to view and purchase origi- month of shopping and gift giving at the local animal shelter. nal artworks created by students andholiday get-togethers with family "They're always looking for people enrolled in the Betty Foy Sanders and friends. Malls become crowded to donate food and to take care of the Department of Art at Georgia with anxious shoppers. Christmas animals," said Crowder. Southern. music plays on every station. Com- You can adopt a family for the The exhibition and sale runs mercials for elusive holiday gifts holidays, give spare change to the Thursday, Friday and Saturday interrupt your favorite TV shows. Salvation Army or donate winter Casey Altman/STAFF fr|om 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Club For people who have grown weary clothes to Goodwill. Russell Union is decorated for the Mud sale takes place in the Ce- of the commercialism that engulfs the Brandon Jones, the event coordi- holidays and students can drop off ramic and Sculpture Studio on season and are looking for something nator for the Alpha Phi Alpha "Toys canned goods in gift boxes by every Forest Drive.