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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

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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. This exhibition and File Photo to help them get in the true spirit of for Tots" toy drive, said the fraternity tree for the Statesboro food bank. sale features work from the art Last year's Club Mud items were displayed in the Ceramics building. the holiday, volunteering or making usually collects money for "Toys for students in ceramics, jewelry and donations may help. Tots." "This time we wanted to just the Multicultural Student Center. small metals. The ceramic works on display Students enrolled in the jewelry There are many ways you can give give toys," he said. The deadline for drop-offs is Friday, "This opportunity to turn the will highlight the student's broad courses taught by Christina Lemon to the community before heading According to Jones, "Toys for Dec. 16. studio into a gallery offers the range of ceramic techniques taught learn about creating one-of-a-kind home for the holidays. Volunteer Ser- Tots" only accepts new toys. Once The Festival of Trees food drive students a chance to enter into in the ceramics program, under the jewelry. Students create jewelry vices is working to help put students *the items are collected they will be is taking place upstairs in the Union. the business of art," said ceramics direction of Jane Pleak. Patrons can designs in sterling silver, gold, cop- in contact with organizations the sent to children in Statesboro. According to Bill Pickett, Student professor Jane Pleak, who began expect to see richly colored glazes per, bronze, brass, nickel silver and students want to volunteer with. There are boxes for the toy col- Activities director, students can drop this exhibition and sale with her and decoration on dinnerware, enameled metals using various Camille Crowder works for Vol- lection at the Student Activities off canned goods in the gift boxes students 21 years ago as a learning mugs, candleholders, vases, sculp- techniques. unteer Services. She said students can Center, the Greek Life office and at beside the trees. activity sponsored by the ceramics ture and much more. Students fashioned jewelry student organization, Club Mud. "Learning about the market- pieces through fabrication that Club Mud benefits the com- place, meeting the public and offer- includes the use of silver soldering; munity by providing a venue in ing a product for exhibition and sale stone setting; and enameling, which Campus disaster controlled which to purchase hand-made are essential components of being is fusingpowdered glass onto metal ceramics, jewelry and a' All stu- a functional and successful artist," surfaces. The success of a particular dents and faculty invol .; in the said Pleak. "Reaching out to their handcrafted jewelry piece rests on sale volunteer their time in order community and their audience is several factors that include: design, to make this event possible, and a necessary process in students' media, cost of production to the both graduate and undergraduate growth as artists and craftspeople. consumer and production time. students participate. Through this biannual event, the Admission to Club Mud's An- Proceeds from the sales support students understand the practical nual Exhibition and Sale is free. visiting artists, travel to ceramic and hands-on work needed to operate The community is welcome, and jewelry conferences for students a full-time studio." is encouraged to visit the studio, and this year sales of works with Also featured in the Ceramic meet with the student artists and red tags will go the Red Cross. and Sculpture building are works view their artwork. For further Stjidents receive 80 percent of their from the Jewelry and Small Metals information, please call the Betty sales to support their development program under the direction of Foy Sanders Department of Art at in the arts. Christina Lemon. 681-5358.

Rachel McDaniel/STAFF Apartment Homes Student volunteers were taken to a decontamination shower set up outside the Nursing building during yesterday's emergency drill. Local emergency management teams tested and evaluated their response systems by participating in the planned disaster drill on campus. The scenario involved a chemical explosion'with toxic materials in a laboratory on the third floor. Twelve stu- dents were involved in the explosion. University police were the first to arrive at 3:38, and cleared students from the building before fire department members wearing full oxygen gear entered the building to dissipate dangerous HUGE^WF ^M^ WKfm HWw.I|2 ^nm% , %WSL A HT ®§8lPRPDUDDM WSm WHm m wk IMP* ^pP^ 191 fumes. Emergency Medical Services arrived to treat the victims in a chemical containment area. Participants in the drill included GSU's Public Safety Office, Environmental Safety, Statesboro Fire Department, Statesboro Police Department, East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Georgia Emergency Management Agency ' IN*! JHi»m 1 IVISwlif § %P; and Bulloch County EMS/Rescue.

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Georgia Southern One Million Chal- items and a van with Georgia South- ern students and staff will travel * named to American lenge donated goods to the Gulf Coast to distribute the Red Cross National to be delivered goods and help families. From Fri- day, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. « Honor Roll By GSU News Service 11, a group from the university will be traveling to the Biloxi area to Georgia Southern is listed on the The Office of Student Activities distribute the items and assist with % third annual National Honor Roll by and Volunteer Services began the cleanup efforts. the American Red Cross. The honor is One Million Challenge in Septem- "We will be removing debris, given to those who give over $ 10,000 in ber to help feedpeople who lost their doing clerical work and building donations to the American Red Cross homes due to Hurricane Katrina. houses," Pickett said. "We will be and it is a way to say thank you to those The groups organized efforts to focusing our efforts on the smaller that make it possible to continue with collect one million non-perishable communities and coordinating relief efforts they support. items to be distributed to those af- with food banks until our supplies * "It is an honor to be named to fected by Hurricane Katrina. run out." the National Honor Roll," said Kellie Over 40 organizations, busi- The group will be working with Pickett, assistant director of student nesses, churches and schools from Hands On USA, a volunteer-staffed, • affairs. "The university effort raised the Statesboro community and the non-profit organization dedicated to $11,500 this year." university collected over 50,000 timely disaster response and relief. The money was raised through a items. For more information on the « variety of efforts, including a car wash "I am so impressed by how the One Million Challenge, visit http:// and having buckets available at uni- community came together in sup- www.theonemillionchallenge.com. versity bus stops and at home football port of one purpose," said Bill Pick- For more information on Hands on , gam. . The National Honor Roll will ett, director of student activities. USA, visit http://www.handsonusa. be published in February 2006. A moving truck full of donated org. Places for pets over the holidays, By Anthony Fierstos Staff writer pass the time. Dogs are naturally social pooper scooping for the faint of heart animals and would prefer canine and and, for those pampered pets, pet • It is almost time to head home after human company to the dark recesses massage performed by a licensed a couple weeks of final exam-related of a boarding establishment. professional. stress. There are literally thousands of Southern Pet Sitters, a local busi- There are other boarding ser- • happy dogs, cats and assorted other pets ness, offers a wide variety of services. vices offered by local veterinarians • f ISH Htgfc Speed Internet Pel friendly that will either be traveling or finding a The business has been nominated for The Bulloch Veterinary Clinic, for foster home for the holiday break. small business of the year. Options example, offerscatanddogboardingfor H&Ebfc«ledCri)fewttiHfiO Washer & Dryer w* fvery Apartment For those of you whose parents include everything from a 15-minute around $8 a day, and provides quality

Indmdml leases pet Bedroom Resort Style PooJf te4a*h,il & Sand\tofejtalGourfc won't let Bowser in the front door, the potty break for $9.50 to 24-hour over- service. Dogs are walked two times a best hope is finding a dog-friendly night sitting for $45. day. For further info or reservations, buddy with whom your puppy can Other services include long walks, call 912-764-7579. * -. I fHURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,2005 I THE GEORGE-ANNE NATIONAL NEWS I PAGE 3

POLICE BEAT "HE BIG STORY

11-16-2005 President Bush defends his embattled war policy • Someone threw a water balloon and damaged the windshield of a ByDEBRIECHMANN Bush failed to meet a call by the Senate pable, they are increasingly taking the Associated Press Writer vehicle on Olympic Boulevard. to tell Americans the administration's lead in the fight against the terrorists," strategy for success in Iraq. Bush said. "Our goal is to train enough 11-17-2005 ANNAPOLIS, Md. - President "There needs to be a full-court press Iraqi forces so they can carry the fight • Jamie Renee Arnold, 24, of Robin Bush, facing growing doubts about his of information available" to Congress against the terrorists." Hood Trail, Statesboro, was war strategy, said Wednesday that Iraqi and the public, said Sen. Richard Lugar, Bush's speech did not break new charged with DUI and failure to troops are increasingly taking the lead R-Ind., chairman of the Foreign Rela- ground or present a new strategy. In- maintain lane. in battle but that "this will take time and tions Committee. stead, it was intended to bring together • Shante A. Stacy, 23, of University patience." He refused to set a timetable With lawmakers and others calling in one place the administration's argu- Pointe, Statesboro, was charged for withdrawing U.S. forces. for a more sober assessment of the ments for the war and explain existing with false report of a crime. Bush said the U.S. military presence situation in Iraq, Bush acknowledged strategy on a military, economic and »A case of harassment was re- in Iraq is set to change, by making fewer setbacks in the training oflraqi forces. political track. The president's address ported at Kennedy Hall. patrols and convoys, moving out oflraqi He recalled a time when Iraqi soldiers was accompanied by the release of a • A case of simple battery was cities and focusing more on specialized ran from battle, and said the United 35-page White House document titled reported at the RAC. operations aimed at high-value terrorist States has made several changes reflect- "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq." targets. ing lessons learned from early mistakes Bush said that Iraqis are stepping 11-18-2005 "As Iraqi forces gain experience in how Iraqis were trained. forward to provide security for their em- • Anthony James Mincey, 25, and the political process advances, we He did not say that the terrorists now battled country, torn by suicide bomb- of Pine Street, Statesboro, was will be able to decrease our troop level in Iraq had anything to do with the 2001 ings, kidnappings and other violence. charged with DUI, possession in Iraq without losing our capability terror attacks in the United States, but "Iraqi forces have made real progress," of marijuana and open container to defeat the terrorists," Bush told a he powerfully linked the two. the president said. "We will stay as long AP Photo/Charles Dharapak violation. supportive audience at the U.S. Naval Bush said many Iraqi forces have as necessary to complete the mission. If President Bush speaks to U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen about the war • Yahaziel Jamal Simon, 20, Academy. "These decisions about troop made real gains over the past year. our military leaders there tell us we need on terror at the U.S. Naval Academy Wednesday. President Bush said Iraqi troops are increasingly taking the lead in battle but "this will take time and of Southern Courtyard, was levels will be driven by the conditions "As the Iraqi forces grow more ca- more troops, I will send them." patience." He refused to set a timetable for withdrawing U.S. forces. charged with underage drink- on the ground in Iraq and the good ing. judgment of our commanders, not by • A pair of sunglasses and two artificial timetables set by politicians in speakers were taken from the Washington." Large selection ot vehicle in the Southern Court- Bush's emphasis on the readiness yard parking lot. oflraqi security forces came at a time 7 Jeans • A Southern Courtyard resident when continued violence in Iraq and reported receiving harassing the death of more than 2,000 U.S. troops phone calls. have contributed to a sharp drop in the □ presidents popularity. THREADS 11-19-2005 Even before Bush finished speaking, • Gary Lee Richardson, 18, of Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid cm wt Campus Club Apartments, issued a statement claiming that Bush Statesboro, was charged with "recycled his tired rhetoric of'stay the underage drinking. course' and once again missed an op- Opeciali>pecializmq in Wowomen s r\pparei,Apparel, rAccessoriesAc a nd Cliffs • Benjamin S. Parrish, 18, of portunity to lay out a real strategy for . 7-A Mulberry St. • Statesboro, GA Campus Club Apartments, success in Iraq that will bring our troops (behind French Quarter Cafe) Statesboro, was charged with safely home." 489-5184 underage drinking. The Nevada senator charged that • Avideocameraandapairofjeans were taken from Kennedy Hall.

11-20-2005 . Clark W. Morrison, 19, of Win- burn Hall, was charged with DUI I and noise violation. I • A computer was taken from I i i Eagle Village. mni 11-21-2005 • A bicycle was taken from the Henderson Library bike rack. • A bicycle was taken from the T Kennedy Hall bike rack. dress for Buy Back • A portable projector was taken from the College of Business Administration Building.

11-22-2005 • A Johnson Hall resident reported someone had forged several of their checks. • A laptop computer was taken from Watson Hall.

11-25-2005 • A door was damaged at Watson Hall. • Several textbooks were taken from Watson Hall.

11-26-2005 • A bicycle was taken from the Hendricks Hall bike rack.

11-27-2005 • A bicycle was taken from the Brannen Hall bike rack.

11-28-2005 • A bicycle was taken from the Watson Hall bike rack.

11-29-2005 • Matthew Tyler Floyd, 18,ofEagle Village, was charged with posses- sion of marijuana and underage drinking. • A bicycle .was taken from the Olliff Hall bike rack. • A book bag was taken from the College of Information Technol-

ogy Building. <« ■' ■ • A purse was taken from the Biol- ogy Building. • A textbook was taken from Watson Hall. • A wallet was taken from Bran- Rule nen Hall. t The lights in an elevator at Eagle Village were broken and an exit sign was damaged. Always wear

Information for the Police Beat is compiled from university and Get the MOST for your books. Statesboro police incident and GRAY'S arrest reports, which are public record. Not all arrests lead to 1550 Chandler Road, next to subway - 10121681 BOOK convictions; the court system de- termines guilt or innocence. PAGE 4 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,2005 I THE GEORGE-ANNE

THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY EDITORIAL BOARD LUKE HEARN, EXECUTIVE EDITOR "There is no doubt that now, more than ever, we ADAM CRISP, MANAGING EDITOR FOR NEWS must work to end our dependence on foreign MORGAN MARSH, MANAGING EDITOR FOR OPERATIONS oil sources. But we cannot do so by ignoring the RACHEL McDANIEL, NEWS EDITOR wishes of the coastal communities that oppose LaVene Bell-Koepke, Photo manager Chad Bishop, Sports editor drilling." Grayson Hoffman, Assistant photo manager Renaldo Stover, Sports editor - Miguel Fuller, Hiatus editor Casey Altman, Assistant news editor Elizabeth Dole United States Senator Bert Noble, Deputy managing editor Anne McGuire, Copy editor

OUR VIEW Sewak fired for good reason? AT ISSUE: GSU head football coach fired after losing playoff game, four winning seasons

Georgia Southern Athletic Director Sam Baker an- National Championship trophy? But lets remember that Sewak was not that bad ' row, Sewak had to know that his time here was limited. nounced in a press conference Tuesday that the entire Will this new person be able to please salivating of a coach when looked at in the broader perspective Regardless, he found out for sure on Tuesday. football coaching staff had been fired. Boosters and fans that are over-due for a national of things. But maybe Sewak isn't GSU's problem. Maybe we Many were surprised, many were not. Baker cited title? He has never had a losing season at GSU, and he still have the same kind of team that has won cham- the first-round playoff game against Texas State last We doubt it. Not that we don't want this to happen, was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year pionships, and it's the Southern Conference that has Saturday—where the Eagles lost 50-35 after a 19-point but we don't see it as being practical. for the 2004 season. changed, with tougher competitors and better strategies third quarter lead—as one of the main reasons why We have to admit, though, that Sewak had it com- But that's just not enough, apparently. to beat the once unstoppable power houses. head coach Mike Sewak and the rest of his staff were ing. As Baker said, and as others carry as the unofficial Look at a team such as the Universities of Georgia, given the boot. If losing to Wofford and App. State weren't enough, motto for the GSU Eagles, it's not enough to win, you for instance. They've won one national champion- The opinions in our office the past few days have he should have really expected it after the less than have to win National Championships. ship in the past 25 years, yet they are still considered been mixed. spectacular performance last week in Texas. Sewak had to know that when he came to GSU. successful. But one question looms in all of the dialogue on the If he didn't call his wife after the game to price mov- He had to know our history, and our determination Maybe it's time our program reevaluate itself and topic: do Baker and others think that some new coach ing companies or U-haul rentals, then he was definitely to keep winning. look to see if we really can be that team that everyone is going to come in here next year and take home a living in a Utopian world, according to some. And after blowing championships for four years in a remembers and wants us to be again.

Luke Hearn J>E Garrison Keillor DSCOUT ENGLISH How to not die Writers and readers: during finals week unbearable intimacy I got to put on a tux and go to the National Book Awards' The smell of stale coffee and energy drinks and the sight in New York a couple weeks ago and eat lamb chops in a. of pajama pants, workout shorts and people wearing hats hotel ballroom and breathe air recently exhaled by Tom because they haven't showered tells me that the semester is Morrison and Norman Mailer and Lawrence Ferlinghetti coming to a close. and other greats and near-greats of the trade. This is a time that professors pile on those last few books I was there as an innocent bystander, not a nominee to read, papers to write, presentations to make and final (God forbid). Having never won a big prize, I am opposed projects to be turned in. It's also the time that we begin to to them on principle: they are an excrescence of commerce focus on the week of finals, where we have to remember the and a corruption of the purity of artistic creation. minute facts such as Joseph Conrad's If you can't be the creator of Harry wife's name that we learned on the first Potter or the decoder of Da Vinci, win- day of class and try to keep it close in ning a big prize is some consolation. It case it's asked on the final exam. gives you reason to believe you may not But don't fear, my friends (I say have wasted your life after all. that only in general terms, please un- The urge to write stuff and put it derstand). Finals week does not have between covers is powerful, as one can to be Hell week. It doesn't necessarily see by the godawful books that emerge mean we have to sacrifice our sanities every day—vanity, thy name is publish- Luke Hearn to perform well on the tests that could Eric Hannah: Garrison Keillor ing! — and anybody with the authorial is a senior from very well determine if we graduate or is an acclaimed radio urge ought to visit the underground Locust Grove, personality and best- Ga. He writes not, lose HOPE or not, or just plain go selling humorist. stacks of a major public library and feel 'Ramblingsof a fully insane or not. Freedom of speech should not be seen as poison His"A Prairie Home' the chill of oblivion. Good writers such Raging Liberal'for The following are some tips to help Companion" can as Glenway Wescott, John Dos Passos, The George-Anne. be heard Saturday He is the execu- you make it through to Christmas Break The Nov. 15 edition of The George-Anne had a front for life because of what was written on the side walk, nights on public Caroline Gordon, gone, gone, gone. tive editor of the (or for you overly politically correct page article devoted to "God's trash man" himself, Don- even though it was very hard to ignore. I guess I am radio stations across They had their shining moment and newspaper. people: Winter Break): nie Morris {Shock-value sermon). While I have many left to assume that Wilson will have to avoid traveling the country then descended into storage where they • Make a schedule. The next week is thoughts on Morris' preaching, I down several streets in a few weeks because certain wait for years to be opened. Sometimes, Eric Hannah going to be hectic, for most of us, anyway. It might help you is a senior finance would like to respond to psychology homes may display festive lighting and illuminated lawn to placate the ghosts, I take a book off the shelf that looks as out to make a study schedule of sorts to post right beside major from professor Janie Wilson's remarks. ornaments that represent a religious setting and holiday. if nobody's opened it for a few decades and I open it. And your computer desk or study area. Ideally, this schedule Rincon,Ga. Wilson stated that Morris' preach- These displays are very hard to ignore and may disturb then I close it. would show the actual days you have exams, as well as times ' ing was "poisoning" her like second- her peace, "poisoning" her with the garbage .that the Emily Dickinson died unpublished and her work was set aside to study. I know that sticking to such a schedule is hand smoke and that it infringed on her right to walk Nativity represents. rescued and eventually found its way from deep anonym- hard, but think of it this way: would you rather discipline through the campus in peace. I wonder if she would have If someone is legally expressing their views in a public ity to the pantheon of American Lit, and now her grave in yourself for a few days to study, or fail a class and be known been as "poisoned" if this had been an anti-war rally, a setting, then thank God (or your preferred higher power) Amherst is one of the most beloved anywhere in the world. as a complete loser? Yeah, I thought so. gay rights campaign, or any other non-religious, left of for our freedom of speech. If it's a little louder than you She is the patron saint of the meek and lonely. A devout • Don't over-do it. Studying for hours and hours with no center, elevated volume event. like, walk away. Bullhorns only travel short distances. unbeliever, she lies under a tombstone that says "Called breaks is a terrible thing. Studies show that our brains need I personally was more offended by a sidewalk chalk If you are in total disagreement with what's being said, Back," and here, every week, strangers come and place periodic breaks during intense studying. I'm not saying take writing before a football game that referred to a nearby then do something about it. Grab your own bullhorn and pebbles on her stone and leave notes to her folded into tiny a two-hour break for every five minutes you read, but you military college as the "sh*t-a-hell." I suppose that's a get to preaching! Either way, don't be so easily offended squares. Perhaps they are unpublished poets, too. As Emily should take maybe five minutes every hour or so to stretch good use of free speech and everyone who walks by and just appreciate the freedoms that we have. said, success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. your legs, get some fresh air or just rest your brain. should feel patriotic that students have been liberated She would have known about that. • Find a good place to study. While it may seem that and endowed with the right to author such fine literary People like to speculate about her love life but their chat- studying while lying on the couch with the TV blaring is a masterpieces. Write to Eric at eric_dJiannah@georgiasouthern. ter about that is dull stuff compared to the poems, the flies good thing, typically it's not. Nor is it really a good idea to Yet, I didn't feel like I was "poisoned" and scarred edu. buzzing and the horses turning their heads toward eternity study while lying on your bed. Call me crazy, but every time and the narrow fellow in the grass and "Hope is the thing I try to sit on my bed to study, I wake up cold and alone, Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2005. There are since World War II. with feathers" and all - the lady was a fine piece of Yankee five hours later with nothing accomplished. Find a place 30 days left in the year. « •In 1973, David Ben-Gurion,lsrael'sfirstprimeminister, died free-thinking who dwelt in the richness ofVictorian language. in Tel Aviv at age 87. that's quiet and comfortable. I don't mean comfortable like Today's Highlight in History: Through her poems, you can enter into the mind of New •Fifty years ago, on Dec. 1,1955, Rosa Parks, a black seam- Ten years ago: laying in the arms of Brad Pitt, but comfortable in terms of stress, refused to give up her seat to a white man on a •Tens of thousands of people in Dublin, Ireland, warmly England, from which seeds blew westward and blossomed somewhere you feel you can actually get something done. Montgomery, Ala., city bus. Mrs. Parks wasarrested,sparking welcomed President Clinton to his ancestral homeland. across the country. You read her and, whether you know it • Make flashcards. If you have a lot of facts to remember, a year-long boycott of the buses by blacks. •The NATO alliance chose Spanish Foreign Minister Javier or not, your vision of America is elevated. or especially if you're studying a foreign language, flash cards On this date: Solana to be its new secretary-general. One reads books in order to gain the privilege of living •In 1824, the presidential election was turned over to the can be key in making the grade you need. Yeah, I know, Five years ago: more than one life. People who don't read are trapped in a U.S. House of Representatives when a deadlock developed •The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on a narrow they take a while to make, but they're worth it. lust think, between John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. question of Florida election law while the Florida Supreme mineshaft, even if they think the sun is shining. Most New once you've made them, you're 80 percent of the way done. Crawford and Henry Clay. (Adams ended up the winner.) Court and a circuit judge denied Al Gore's petitions for im- Yorkers wouldn't travel to Minnesota if a bright star shone in The other 20 is just looking them over. You'll be surprised •In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis mediate recounts. Florida's high court also refused to order the west and hosts of angels were handing out plane tickets, at how much you'll learn just from making them. closed after seven months and some 20 million visitors. a new election in Palm Beach County, where a "butterfly but they might read a book about Minnesota and thereby •In 1913, the first drive-in automobile service station • Get plenty of sleep, and eat! I know it may seem impos- ballot" drew protests from Democratic voters. form some interesting and useful impression of us. This is the opened, in Pittsburgh. •Vicente Fox was sworn in as president of Mexico, ending sible, but making sure to get sleep during the next few days •In 1934, Sergei M. Kirov, a collaborator of Josef Stalin, was 71 years of ruling-party domination. benefit of literacy. Life is lonely; it is less so if one reads. is crucial to your success. I'm not one to necessarily follow assassinated in Leningrad, resulting in a massive purge. One year ago: I once got on the subway at 96th and Broadway in Man- this advice necessarily, but I have learned that if I make a •In 1942, nationwide gasoline rationing went into effect •Tom Brokaw signed off for the last time as principal hattan and sat down opposite a handsome young African- schedule and stick to it, sleep can happen. And eating is in the United States. anchor of the "NBC Nightly News"; he was succeeded by American woman who was readingabookofmine. The train •In 1943, PresidentRoosevelt, British PrimeMinisterWinston pretty important, too. If you're hungry while studying and Brian Williams. rattled along and I waited for her to smile or laugh but she Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin concluded their •Texas Gov. Rick Perry blocked the execution of Frances taking your exam, not only will you lack energy, but you the Tehran conference. Newton two hours before she was to be lethally injected didn't. She did, however, keep reading. I stayed on the train noises your stomach will make could distract you, as well as •In 1958, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Flower for the deaths of her husband and two young children past 72nd and 42nd and 34th and finally it was too much for others. So eat, and get some sleep. You'll thank me later. Drum Song" opened on Broadway. so her lawyers can conduct new tests on evidence in me — if she had slapped the book shut and tossed it away, This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other •In 1965, an airlift, of refugees from Cuba to the United the 17-year-old murder case. (Newton was executed in it would've hurt me so awfully bad, so I got off at 14th and I States began in which thousands of Cubans were allowed ways to make finals week a success, but these will definitely September 2005.) was a more thoughtful man for the rest of the day. A writer to leave their homeland. help. •In 1969, the U.S. government held its first draft lottery Associated Press craves readers, but what passes between him and them is so Write to Luke [email protected]. intimate that it's unbearable to sit and watch.

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Chad Bishop relations director. The Candidates A small search committee has An unofficial list of potential head coaches Sewak been formed and will be comprised of Baker, Joe Franklin, vice president for the Georgia Southern football program * See what had from page 1 of business and finance; John Mul- herin, Southern Booster president; • Giff Smith— Defensive line coach at the Georgia Institute of Tuesday to hear the news from happened was... and a community member. GSU Baker. Rumors had already reached Technology. A graduate of GSU in 1991, Smith was inducted President Bruce Grube will make So Sewak is out. players' ears, however, and their into the GSU Hall of Fame in 2000. the final decision. I have to admit, I didn't see it response was "not very emotional, "The goal is to find the best coach « coming. very business like" said Baker. available as quickly as possible," • Hugh Nail— Offensive line coach at Auburn University. But it happened, and now every- Players declined to give com- said Baker. Coached the Eagles alongside Erk Russell from 1981-1984. one wants to know how did this hap- ment on the firing Tuesday, saying Baker went on to say, "This is pen, why did this happen and what they weren't allowed. a program built on success. There the hell is going to happen now? Students and staff members were •Chris Hatcher— Head Coach at Valdosta State University are expectations... and they are high Here goes. denied entry to Tuesday's press con- expectations." Grayson Hoffman/STAFF This happened because Coach ference. The Lupton Building has a •Desmond Robinson— Running backs coach at Syracuse * The search for GSU's sixth head Head Coach Mike Sewak leads the Sewak didn't meet booster club members-only policy. coach sincel982 willbegin, "as quick Eagles on to the field on Senior University. expectations. He won, When a member asked a question Day (Nov. 12). Unbeknown at the —All candidates are listed purely on rumor and hearsay. None of these persons has as possible," said Baker. and he won a lot. He Tuesday, he was abruptly quieted by time, it was his last game in Paulson officially been contacted by the university.^ beat No. 1 ranked Pat Osterman, the atlethics media Stadium Furman this year. Led GSU NEWS AND NOTES us to a 9-2 record a SWIM & DIVE TRACK & FIELD year before. Took us to the semi-finals in '02. Chad Bishop is a senior The already strong segment of The Georgia Southern Track & Only missed the play- Eagles put out Flames English major breaststrokers on the Georgia South- Field team received National Letters offs once in '03. from ern Swimming & Diving team will be of Intent from two top recruits late But for Eagle fans, Snellville, GA. His sports col- bolstered next season when Ashley last week, head coach Shaun Meinecke players, boosters umn appears White of Charlotte, North Carolina announced. and the administra- in will join the squad. The senior from Jessica Irizarry (Kennesaw/Harri-* tion, that's not good The George- Anne every South Mecklenburg High School has son) will be the newest addition to the enough. Wednesday. signed a National Letter of Intent, 2006 Eagle throwers roster. Irizarry Unfortunately, I head coach Nate Kellogg announced currently competes on the Atlanta club* agree. Wednesday, (Nov. 30th). team of "Throw 1 Deep". She special- Some critics call that unfair. But White's other events include the izes in the Hammer and Javelin events if that's unfair, GSU would settle for individual medley and sprint freestyle. and finished third at this year's Nike^ second-best, and we can't do that. Not She has competed on the Mecklenburg Outdoor Nationals in Javelin with a now, not ever. Aquatic Club under the guidance of throw of 131-00. Everyone will remember this as Coach Dave Gibson and has twice Melanie Trumbo (Lilburn/Brook- "the firing because of Texas State." The been named a Scholastic All-Ameri- wood) will join the squad after finish- Eagles blew a 35-16 second half lead can, carrying above a 3.5 GPA for the ing as the state runner-up in the High and lost in the first round of the play- past two consecutive years. Jump. Trumbo's personal best high offs for the second straight year. jump stands at 5 feet, 7 inches. * But that's not the only reason. FOOTBALL Sewak took over a 2002 Eagle team with a slew of senior's and a young Georgia Southern fullback Jermaine Austin (Darien/Mclntosh County) Jermaine Austin. The Eagles reached finished in a tie for 11th place in the voting for the Walter Payton Award. the semifinals but fell to Western The prestigious trophy is given to the top offensive player in NCAA Division Kentucky. I-AA football. * Sewak caught a break; it was his first year. Austin finished his senior year with a personal-best 1,546 yards on 233 carries. He averaged 6.6 yards per attempt and scored 14 TDs in all. In 2003, GSU missed the playoffs Austin ends his career second in Eagle history and sixth among the I-A^ for the first time since 1996. The career rushing leaders with 5,411 yards. Eagles started 1-2 and lost on home- coming to The Citadel. JaredSiri/STAFF Sewak caught a break; the team Eagle senior Elton Nesbitt blows past an Illinois-Chicago defender during the second half of GSU's 89-69 win Monday was nagged by injuries. night. Nesbitt finished the evening with 26 points in GSU's 14th straight win at Hanner Fieldhouse. In 2004, GSU went 9-2, but lost to Furman in Greenville when the GSU News Service giving the Eagles the 79-60 advan- 8:50 p.m. Lady Eagles coaching staff let the clock run out tage with under five minutes re- in the fourth quarter. To this day no Georgia Southern had five play- maining. UIC did not quit, as they SALAZAR SIDELINED explanation has been made as to why ers score in double figures, leading put together an 8-2 rally late in the the Eagles never called their final the Eagles to an 89-69 win over Illi- game. The Eagles sealed the game Junior forward Diogo Salazar beat Gamecocks* timeout. The Eagles still gained a seed nois-Chicago Monday night in Han- with a 9-1 run to end the game, will be out for the next 10 days due for the first round of the playoffs, be- ner Fieldhouse. The win marks the giving GSU its 14th straight home to surgery to repair a broken nose GSU News Service the court after another trey by fore being upset by New Hampshire 14th straight victory in Statesboro victory, 89-69. suffered against Augusta State, Booker, but the lead was still six. in the first round. for GSU. Nesbitt led all scorers with 26, according to an announcement Georgia Southern senior Nicole Booker, who scored 15 of her game- Sewak caught a break; the weather GSU (4-2) scored the first five including four three pointers. To- from head coach Jeff Price Tuesday Newton scored 13 of her 16 points high 20 in the final half, hit yet was bad and UNH was an upstart, points of the game, starting an 11-5 bias finished with a season high morning. in the second half, including eight another three and USC trailed by talented team. run to open the contest. UIC (3-3) 13 points, Foreman tied his season "This is a major setback for our straight in the final two and a half three, 67-64 with one minute on the This year the Eagles started 1-2 responded, scoring six unanswered high with 10 points, while Donte team," said Price. "It leaves us very minutes as the Lady Eagles earned clock. again. Many fans complained the points, tying the game at 11-11 with Gennie added 10 and Will Dunn thin in the post position. We will their first win of the season, 73-66, Newton went to the line again, • Eagles got the shaft having a first 15:12 to play in the opening half. had 13. work through it over the next week over South Carolina Tuesday night and made one-of-two, but this tiriie round game against the No. 4 seed The Eagles answered, going on an Bowen led the Flames with 23 and a half and look forward to his at the Colonial Center. Booker couldn't respond, missing Texas State on the road. But soon 11-4 run, sparked by back to back points and 10 rebounds, while Jef- return." GSU (1-3) snaps a 13-game los- a three pointer. Freshman Tiffany * forgotten was the embarrassment that three pointers from Elton Nesbitt. fers finished with 13 points and Through six games this season, ing streak to the Gamecocks (2-3), Brown grabbed the rebound and hit was Appalachian State and thefum- Again, the Flames came back, Jovan Stefanov added 10. Salazar is averaging 3.3 points and dating back to the 1980-81 season one of two free throws. bling away of a win at Wofford. tying the game at 22-22 with 8:18 The Eagles shot 62.7 percent 2.2 rebounds in 16 minutes a game. and earn the school's first win over Lauren Simms' layup with 26 , Sewak seemed to catch a break; to play in the half. The lead would (37-59) from the field, including a Salazar will miss the Price Cut- an SEC school since Nov. 27,1987. seconds left was USC's final points the team is full of youth. change two more times before Mi- • light's out 80.8 percent in the second ter Classic this weekend, but should The Lady Eagles rallied from a of the contest. Atwood and Newton But that final break didn't come. nois-Chicago saw its first lead of the half. GSU held UIC to 34.4 percent return to the team for the Illinois 13-point deficit in the first half. iced the contest at the line and GSU Baker, the administrative staff and night, as Othyus Jeffers connected shooting in the second half, as they State game on Dec. 10. Down by eight (37-29) at half- came away winners. whoever else is involved in these kind ,on a jumper with 3:05 on the clock, finished with 50.0 percent (27-54) time, GSU came out firing, scoring Brown led four Lady Eagles in of things saw a change was needed... giving the Flames the 33-31 lead. on the night. The Flames out re- the first six points of the half, four double figures with 17, while New- immediately The lead would switch hands four bounded the Eagles, 30-28. by sophomore Shawnda Atwood. ton and DuBose added 16, and 15 NCAA DIVISION I HOME WINNING Coach ended his tenure at GSU more times before the half ended, GSU will travel to Springfield, South Carolina pushed the lead respectively. Lee had 12 points. • STREAKS 35-14,23-7 in the SoCon, 7-4 in non- but a layup by Nesbitt with one sec- Missouri, this weekend to take part up to seven, 46-39 at the 11:52 Both teams struggled to score in conference (including I-A Florida ond on the clock to put the game at in the Price Cutter Classic on the mark, on a three-pointer by Lea the early going as USC led 5-3 after* 1 Gonzaga 29 International) and 3-1 against Fur- a 40-40 tie at the break. campus of Missouri State. The Ea- Fabbri, but a 7-0 run by the Lady four minutes of play. Washington 28 man. Nesbitt and Justin Bowen led all gles will face host school Missouri Eagles tied the score. Despite a considerable height 2 Southern III. 27 That's pretty good. scorers with 13 each at the break. State on Friday and will play either Sophomore Fallon Lee contrib- advantage, the Gamecocks held just* 3 Illinois 26 He also compiled a 2-3 record Illinois-Chicago, who was coming South Florida or Texas A&M Cor- uted five of those points, capping off a 12-10 rebounding margin in the 4 Wake Forest 23 in the playoffs and a 1-3 record vs. off a 73-51 win at Georgia Tech, shot pus Christi on Saturday. Tip-off for the rally with a steal and layup with opening moments, but eventually 5 Utah 21 Wofford. 72.7 percent from the field while Friday's game is set for 9 p.m. EST. 9:05 to play. the frontcourt, all measuring at least,, 6 Winthrop 18 That's not very good. the Eagles shot 48.5 percent. GSU The game will be broadcast on A three pointer by senior Lee six-foot-four, dominated the boards 7 Tenn.Tech 16 At other schools, that may get a forced 14 UIC turnovers in the 107.3 FM in Statesboro, with the DuBose put GSU up for the first the rest of the way and held a 28-21 8 Ga. Southern 14 coach a raise. Here, well... you know opening half. pre-game show with GSU play-by- time since the opening moments advantage at the half. what happened. The Eagles came out of the break play announcer Ricky Ray and color of the game, 49-47, but the lead South Carolina turned up the Next home game: Now the football Eagles are left on fire, scoring six straight points, analyst Frank Kerns beginning at was short-lived as Stacy Booker defensive pressure in the last six . December 14 vs. Jacksonville without a football coach. I'm as good including back to back Louis Gra- responded with a trifecta of her own minutes, forcing 12 GSU turnovers a candidate as you are reading this. ham jumpers. Jimmy Tobias' three and USC regained the lead 50-49 into 17 easy points. The USC press All we can do now is wait. pointer at the 18:09 mark put the with 7:20 to play. shut down the GSU offense and - Some say Chuck Nail from Au- Eagles up by seven, 49-42, but a pair South Carolina eventually went helped open up a 13-point lead. ] brun, Giff Smith from Georgia Tech of free throws by UIC's Bowen cut up by three, 54-51, but a three point Brown led all players in scoring * or even Paul Hamilton from Elon the Eagle lead to five, with 17:46 play from DuBose knotted the score at the break with 12 points. DuBose (which, if happens, I'll have to shoot to play. The Eagles extended their and back-to-back buckets by fresh- had nine at halftime, accounting myself in the kneecap; it'll hurt less). lead to 14,60-46, on another Tobias man Ashley Melson gave the Lady for two of the team's five 3-pointers.# As for Coach Sewak, we wish you three with less than 14 minutes Eagles the lead for the final time. GSUhad more three-pointers (5) the best, and thank you for everything remaining in the game. The Flames Newton started her scoring run than two-point buckets (3) in the you did here while at the best school cut the deficit to 12 on a Bowen at the 2:23 mark and her three-point first 20 minutes. t in the country. While people (like me) jumper at the 10:29 mark, but it was Jared Siri/STAFF play put GSU up by seven with 1:44 GSU (1-3) continues its 12-game may be focusing on the negatives, road trip Saturday, opening up as close as they would get. GSU The Hanner Hooligans (and GUS) partake in the pre-game ritual of letting to go. don't ever forget the positives. rattled off a 13-6 run, including a the opposing team know "we don't care," when their starting line-up is She failed to convert another Southern Conference play at Col- Good luck... pair of baskets by Dwayne Foreman, announced. three point play the next trip down lege of Charleston. 1 2!¥HUR5DAY, DECEMBER 1,2005 I THE GEORGE-ANNE PAGE 7

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GHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ByJenna Fryer Associated Press safe trip CLASS AAAAA Brookwood at Lowndes, Saturday, 7:30 p.m No player frustrates the Caro- home! CLASS AAAA lina Panthers quite like Michael Vick Northside-Warner Robins at Statesboro, Friday, 7:30 p.m. does. From the staff of 19 SOUTH AAAIN 10-6Mon-Fri ^ CLASS AAA No matter how good their defense STATESBORO 10-5 Sat . £ Peach County at Dougherty, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. The George-Anne 912.489.7598 Closed Sun or what schemes they develop to stop CLASS AA Charlton County at Calhoun, Saturday, 5 p.m. him, nothing ever works. Vick is a perfect 5-0 in his career Washington-Wilkes at Lincoln County, Friday, 7:30 p.m. starts against Carolina, and the Falcons have lost only once to the Panthers innQ/h H—jml Health Professions since they drafted him in 2001. But IUU10 ruiU Scholarship Vick missed that 2003 game with a START YOUR MEDICAL OR DENTAL CAREER DEBT FREE COLLEGE BASKETBALL leg injury. EAST So as Carolina (8-3) prepares to rlLYrWlWlCAL,0PT0METRY,OR DENTAL EDUCATION * Bucknell 66, Niagara 63 host Atlanta (7-4) in Sundays big NFC PLUS A MONTHLY STIPEND Buffalo 85, Fresno St. 69 South showdown, finally finding a way Canisius 39, Hartford 35 to contain Vick is the only thing on the •Full Tuition at .Public or Private Columbia 61, Sacred Heart 59 Panthers' minds. School of your choice George Washington 85, St. Francis, Pa. 68 "He's game-changer," defensive end * AMA/AOA accredited :.., Harvard 71, New Hampshire 50 Mike Rucker said Wednesday. "If that La Salle 73, Mount St. Mary's, Md. 51 offense is sputtering a little bit, he's got •Reimbursement for required I" Rutgers 67, Temple 53 the spark that can change it. We've seen ■ books, equipment, and laptop Syracuse 87, Manhattan 82, OT that firsthand." •Reimbursement of schools ^ Villanova 86, Rider 57 Indeed they have. In Vick's five required fees (except housing and * " Wagner 72, Brown 59 starts against Carolina, he's done most meals) West Virginia 66, St. Bonaventure 61 of his damage on the ground. Vick has •Monthly Stipend of at least run 40 times for 356 yards _ 8.9 yards $1279.00 * SOUTH per carry. He's also passedfor 925 yards Birmingham-Southern 69, Alabama St. 55 and four touchdowns. Coastal Carolina 70, Coker 35 The Panthers are still smarting Graduate Medical Education

I East Carolina 66, Wofford 62 from their last meeting, when Vick AP Photo/Paul Sancya utiMtiuimmiWi ' Florida Atlantic 77, North Florida 75 single-handedly ended Carolina's Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick looks for running room againstthe ■Health Professions Scholarship ' Lenoir-Rhyne 81, N.C.-Asheville 78 frantic push to make the playoffs. Detroit Lions in the first quarter in Det-oit, Thursday, Nov. 24,2005. students are required to apply for Longwood 88, Liberty 75 Trailing by a touchdown and down graduate medical education at a Maryland 83, Minnesota 66 to their final play, Vick scrambled for watch the tapes, it's not just us that Navy training hospital during Memphis 97, Jackson St. 70 a 12-yard score on fourth-and-goal to he's making plays on. He makes plays NFC SOUTH their senior year (does not apply Mississippi St. 67, New Orleans 59 send the game into overtime. The play on everybody. It's like last year when STANDINGS to Optometry or Dental students). N.C.-Wilmington 75, William & Mary 66 made all the highlight reels, with Vick he made the great play at the end. We ■Students may also apply to a Norfolk St. 78, Towson 49 spotting an opening up the middle, were in good position, but he made a Navy residency-training program Old Dominion 77, VM162 then running for the end zone. He great play. WL •'' Radford 83, N. Carolina A8cT 76 during the Navy Matching. had to dive across the goal line, and "Hopefully you make more plays Carolina 8 3 South Carolina 77, UNC-Greensboro 55 the officials reviewed the play to see if than he does, but he's going to make ■Or if you prefer to match for a Tennessee 64, Murray St. 53 he was down before scoring. Replays some plays. You can't stop a guy like Tampa Bay 7 4 civilian residency you may request ' Va. Commonwealth 69, Elon 49 showed he somehow kept his left knee that every play. He's too talented." a deferment of active service to' Bosk Qualifications Virginia 72, Northwestern 57 suspended about an inch above the turf Carolina could be at a disadvantage Atlanta 7 4 complete your civilian residency. US Citizen (birth or naturalized) W. Carolina 76, Montreal 59 as he stretched out for the end zone. Sunday because linebacker Dan Mor- Applying or Accepted to an "It was a great play," Vick said gan is questionable with an ankle sprain New Orleans 3 8 Far Mare Information Call: I AMA, A0A,0ptometry or ADA MIDWEST Wednesday. "I think they thought I that caused him to miss last week's Akron 79, Duquesne 61 was going to throw the ball and they win at Buffalo. Morgan, the Panthers' MEDICAL OFFICER School Butler 82, Tulane 61 didn't account for me and there was leading tackier, is one of their fastest PROGRAMS Meet physical qualifications of a . Cleveland St. 56, Cent. Michigan 43 nobody up the middle. I was able to defenders and the likely candidate to Commissioned Officer 4070 Boulevard Center Drive .. Drake 102, Cornell, Iowa 62 get up the middle with enough speed stop Vick once out of the pocket. Competitive MCAT, DAT OAT score • ■ Kent St. 77, Youngstown St. 69 and able to keep my balance. If Morgan can't play, he'll be Jacksonville, FL 32207 ^Mjll > Minimum 6PA of 3.0 Loyola of Chicago 86, Bradley 72 "It was a big play for us. It was one replaced by Chris Draft, a free agent 1^800-342-8123 Michigan St. 88, Georgia Tech 86 of the best plays of my career. It came addition who spent the past five sea- Iptjax^cnrcnavv'mil Accslerate Your Life Nebraska 84, Marquette 74 at a great time." sons in Atlanta lining up across from ™ Oakland, Mich. 76, Bowling Green 66 Not everyone is so enamored of Vick every day at practice.

Saint Louis 56, S. Illinois 42 that play, though. Draft has never actually tackled Toledo 85, IPFW 65 "People do that all of the time in Vick; the Falcons have always pro- »- Wichita St. 82, Providence 74 football," defensive tackle Brentson hibited the defense from touching

Wright St. 70, Miami (Ohio) 60 Buckner said. "The man dove 2 yards him in practice. But he's seen what into the end zone and if you all want Vick can do up close and knows the

SOUTHWEST STUDEUT DISCOU1T to call it hovering or flying, then so key to stopping him is keeping him

Oklahoma 62, Tulsa 53 be it. in the pocket. Oklahoma St. 80, UNLV 62 "But I've seen that on the top "He does a lot of it with his legs," AIL DAY - EVERY DAY Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77, Texas-San Antonio 59 10 plays on NFL Prime Time every Draft said. "That's one thing we have Texas Tech 81, TCU 54 Sunday." to do is make sure he's pinned in a little Forgive the Panthers if they're a bit, make him throw. He's got a cannon, FAR WEST little weary of all the Vick talk. They but we've got to make him throw."

Gonzaga 89, Portland St. 80 realize they've struggled to contain Not even that is safe anymore. The him and they understand doing so Falcons have worked on developing now will be critical to the rest of their Vick into more of a pocket passer NCAA DIVISON 1-AA PLAYOFFS season. this season, and his 57.1 completion SECOND ROUND They currently hold a one-game percentage is a career high. Vick

SATURDAY, DEC. 3 lead in the NFC South, but play the declined to discuss the improvement Falcons twice in their final five games. Wednesday, saying only "I'm getting Northern Iowa 11:00am The division title and playoff seeds better. That's it." New Hampshire ET could be determined by the outcome He also doesn't want to discuss of those two meetings. past meetings with the Panthers, So as Panther after Panther grew or Atlanta's streak of three straight

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Appalachian St. ET day, defensive coordinator Mike meetings. Trgovac defended his unit, insisting "It doesn't matter _ you've got to Cal Poly 4:00pm Vick hasn't become a mental problem win the next one," he said. "The past

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Josh Goedert Zach Clark Contact Captain Ron Cohen at 912-681-0040/5320 or [email protected] PAGE 101 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1?2005 I THE GEORGE-ANNE . VGA hosts Ten tips to stretch your holiday dollar 'Free 4 All' By Betty Lin Fisher 2. Cut down on your discretionary magazine subscriptions and other By Victoria W.Felder KRT Campus spending. gifts. Staff writer Skip the daily latte or pack your 5. Use credit judiciously. The holidays are upon us and that lunch. If you skip your $3 morning If you do use credit responsibly, Has it been a stressful semester means spending. The National Retail latte, you'll save $15 a week. paying with credit can also be a gift for you and your friends? Are you Federation estimates that the average 3. Use cash to control your to you, if you have a credit card that ready to let loose before studying consumer plans to spend $738.11 this spending. accumulates rewards. Keep a running for finals? season, up 5.1 percent from last year. If you don't pay off your credit card tally of what you're charging so you Well then Video Gamers Alliance Here are some tips to help you stretch each month, buy your gifts using cash won't be surprised by a huge credit has the perfect solution. After hosting your holiday dollar so you're not cry- and leave the credit cards at home. card bill. Shop with no more than several successful events in its first ing over your bills in January. This will force you to budget and make two credit cards,preferablyIow-inter- year, VGA is ready to host its first 1. Start shopping now. overspending more obvious. est rate cards and not the expensive annual "Free 4 All." Some of Georgia Shopping early will protect you 4. Turn in reward points for department store cards. Southerns top game competitors from impulse or last-minute buys, gifts. 6. Check company perks. will be there to show their skills on which are often expensive. Make a Cash in your reward points for Check with your company's hu- SSBM, Halo 2, Soul Calibur 3 and budget, write out your list — and presents such as gift cards. Cash in man resources department to see many more. stick to it. your airline frequent flier miles for if your company has any partner- The VGA "Free 4 All" is to be held ships with retailers for employee Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Russell Union discounts. Ballroom. Entry will start at 5:30 p.m. 7. Be careful when accepting with gameplay ending at 10:15 p.m. tempting offers such as skip a pay- The entry fee for this gaming event is ment, buy now and pay later. two non-perishable food items that Taking advantage of a creditor's will be donated to the Statesboro offer to skip a payment doesn't make Food Bank. any headway on your debt. In the end, For more information on Video your creditors are getting a present Gamers Alliance, please visit http:// from you. If you go for a deferred studentorg.georgiasouthern.edu/vga payment plan, make sure you pay off or contact Victoria Felder on face- your balance before the due date, or book.com. you'll be paying a lot in interest. Lots of retailers offer discounts if you open a credit card. If you plan to pay that off right away, you can consider it, but also know that opening a lot of credit AP Photo/Jack Kurtz AP Photo/Russ Carmack cards will affect your credit score. Garrett Freebourn, center, stands in the checkout line with carts full of TVs Shoppers rush to grab the 32 HP Laptop PCs that were on sale Friday at ' 8. Turn your loose change into at a Wal-Mart in Tempe, Ariz., Friday morning. Walmart in Puyallup, Washington. gifts. The average American has $99 participating grocery stores. charges. Comparison shop for ship- Take a 30-minute study break. in spare change lying around the 9. Don't forget to calculate the ping. 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Smackdown vs. Raw 2006 for PS2 Prices: seems like it has a lot to offer. amazon.com- $49.99 lust a glance at the main menu ebgames.com- $49.99 makes this clear as, in addition to Grade-4 of 5 -kickir^ the many different types of wrestling matches you can engage in (and there music is authentic enough, so whether are a lot, including hell in a cell and it's good or not depends on whether t;i;t«]anji FAVORITE QUOTES: buried alive), you can also do things or not you really dig those wrestling University Housing seeks energetic Individuals for Resident Advisor positions. "Becoming a resident advisor is truly one of the best leadership other than wrestle. entrance songs (I can jam out to "I am The Resident Advisor (RA) is a vital., live-in member of the University .. experiences you can have at GA Southern. The experience will lead In the new GM mode, you play the a Real American"). Housing staff. The RA position allows you to grow as a leader and individual residents to become more involved with various activities on campus. role of the general manager signing The match commentary given by while having fun and making a difference on campus! The RA works with You also have the opportunity create a great community by openly groups of students in the residence halls or apartment complexes on communicating ideas as well as upcoming programs to residents." superstars and balancing budgets. Your Jerry "The King" Lawler and good ol' campus. The RA is primarily involved in creating a positive community -Matthew 0. Bryant, Kennedy RA success in GM mode depends on your JR was varied for the time I played it, 'environment. In order to accomplish this, the RA is expected to play a fan rating and how well you compete but most of the time it had nothing variety of constantly changing roles. The RA must be flexible and creative "I enjoy my job as an RA because! get a chance to meet and in meeting residents' needs by serving as a counselor, advisor, activity exchange thoughts with a large diverse group of students." with the rival brand. to do with the match at hand and at programmer, educator and campus resource. The position requires a serious -Kandayce Lee, Johnson Hall RA This seems to have a lot of potential, some points their responses to each time commitment and willingness to be available and accessible to other but whether it is actually rewarding other didn't make any sense. students. The RA position allows you to grow as a leader and individual. RAs at Georgia Southern are involved in many clubs, organizations depends on how much substance is Gameplay shines as well. Gone are UMM«ML*I and activities on campus. Some of those involvements are: involved and just how challenging the days where all you had to worry RAs receive a stipend each semester. The annual stipend has recently it is. about was your health and special increased to §3,750 for first year RAs and $4,000 for RAs after successful SOAR leader, Greek Life, Baptist Student Union, NAACP, Student Government Association, Intramurals, tutoring, Eagle Entertainment, Talon Club, completion of their first year of service (budget pending). RAs are guaranteed Do you get to see all the fanfare of move meter. Now there are many more Camp Eagle, Circle K, Golden Key, Black Student Alliance, International ■ on-campus housing, for which they are financially responsible. Resident Advisors the big name matches and PP V events factors to consider — namely your Student Club, Student Wellness Council and many, many more! are allowed a single room at double occupancy rates when space is available. or is it all text-based? Is there any stamina, honor and showmanship. Equally important are the non-tangible benefits: the opportunity to interact DATES TO REMEMBERS with a variety of people and the chance to develop skills such as leadership, type of payoff for entering this mode Pull off the same moves over and communication, organization, time management, and group dynamics. January 27,2006 or is it just tacked on? I would like to over, powerful or not, and the crowd Applications are due to the University Housing office in Watson Hall answer these questions, but since time will turn on you for being boring. February 2-4,2006 is limited I'll just get on with the best Hitting below the belt while playing Toppings Tuesdays: RA applicant interview process (required of all applicants)- part: the fighting. as a heel will build the momentum January 10,2006 February 10,2006 ■ 9 pm in Brannen and Johnson Halls RA offers extended The graphics engine is easily the in your favor, but don't try that as a January 17,2006 February 16,2006 best I have ever seen on any system. good guy. 9 pm in Eagle Village and Southern Pines Mandatory meeting for all 2006-07 RA staff All the wrestlers look just like their It's refreshing to know that matches Come to one of these ice cream sundae extravaganzas and learn more real life counterparts, from the color- play out more like a game of chess than about the tife of RAs at Georgia Southern, the RA selection process, ful spandex to the glistening sweat. checkers. timeline, interview format and much more will be covered. Bring your questions, your energy and have a good time with-staff and students. ^ GEORGIA SOU1HERN Animations are smooth and refined, My impression of Smackdown vs. ^. UNIVERSITY running-at what looks like an excellent Raw 2006 is that while it probably has framerate, even with more than two its flaws, it's just what any wrestling fan Per more information and applications |e ie www.gsuhousing.com brawlers in the ring. would want: a hell of a lot of fighting Sound seemed like a mixed bag. The in a nice-looking package. PAGE 11 DECEMBER 1,2005

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Available in Apartment at the woodland Toll Free: 1-888-85-BEACH cd player w/ remote, push Moving Sale everything December. Call 912-481 -0683 for sublease Available NOW! (1-888-865-3224) www.GoBa- HORSE button start, good alarm, 145 I B F A R N F I O A Y E E K U O cheap; 2 Computer desk & College Walk Apartments ask for Marsha. FIRST month FREE, private hama.com KANGAROO K $3,300 OBO! Call 912- chair, nightstand, tv stand, Rent negotiable, two rooms bath. Call Hollie 912-536- 429-9560. < D D M D P B R I L> E P A M O N 7ft pool table with balls and for yourself. Call 404-798- Roommate needed for 3 BR 2436 LEAF sticks $200 good condition, 8939 and ask for Caitlin for house on Herty Dr. Fenced in Miscellaneous A C A A L P R '94 Altima, automatic, pwr, R R E G E N I A LIGHTHOUSE beer signs, PS2 with carry bag, more detail! backyard. $250/mo + utilities. I'm looking for someone to 900-999 AC, Cruise, well taken care two controllers, and 5 latest Save big $$$ Walk to class. take over my lease at Play- L E L G Y E F B T F D A U T M MENORAH of, upgraded stereo & alloy games $120, 36 inch new tv(3 Tired of roommates? Want 912-222-6143 or 912-871- ers Club Apartments. It is a wheels, great gas mileage, your own space? Quiet en- 910 Pets & Pet R 1 D C O Y F Y W T G R E P W MITTEN months old) $200, 19 inch tv 4933 and ask for Matt. 4 bedroom 2 bath fiat. Rent $3200,912-531-7331 $50, and more. Call Ben 706- vironment, close to campus, is $270 plus utilities. Avail- Supplies '. MOTORCYCLE 589-1489 flexible leases. $275-$400 Roommate needed for Spring able for spring semester, E D L 1 Y A E O A N U K E S O '94 Altima, automatic, pwr, Male, White Shih-tzu, AKC (1 & 2BR). Parker Realty '06 in a four bed/3 bath apart- can move in mid-Decem- PUPPY AC, Cruise, well taken care registered ready to stud. No W E O E P K N O A A E B I N Size 10 White Wedding gown (764-5623) ment. $275/mo plus utilities. ber, lease ends in August. s of, upgraded stereo & alloy set fee please call Erin if inter- • worn once. Great condition, Close to campus! Call Reid at Contact Sarah - 478.960.8363 REINDEER wheels, great gas mileage, Available Spring Semester: 2 ested at 404-226-3007. £ O L w G N S B K S H y I K N S cathedral train, open back. Call 912-481-0952. - for more information. $3200,912-531-7331 BR/2BAand2BR/l BA.Call » SAILBOAT Ashley 207-522-8052. Free to good home with- £ L F N O R 1 II 0 T P H () I B I owner at 912-764-3697. 1 male roommate wanted for a SEAL Tired of roommates? 2 bed/1 out small children. 220 Auto Parts for White Loft for sale: $130.00 4 BR/4 B A house on Rebekah bath apartment in Stadium Winter White dwarf ham- IF A D E 1 O N T C E O A S I F price negotiable Please Con- 420 Lofts & Rooms Rd. $275/mo + 1/4 utilities. 0) SNOWFLAKE Sale Walk. $400/mo. Sublease ster about 3 inches long tact: Sarah at (706)-296- Call 912-507-6994. January through May. Pets Comes with cage and exorcise F L A M 1 N G O L H S M G M SNOWMAN (4ea) ALL CHROME Wheels Planter's row big room Jan- s u 5128. welcome. Clean apartment. ball. Call 706-513-2388, Ask 22" Mazzi Phantom Wheels July, move in early in Dec. Spring 2006: Female needed to Quiet neighbors. Huge back- SM L S N D A Y E M E N O R A H SPIDER & Kumho Tires: Size: 305/40- for free Approx. $400/month for Mary. rent 1/2 of 4 bd/2 bath Stadium yard. Call 912-541-7800. View apt. $237.50/mo. Call 15 week old Miniature. Pin- 912-681-4820. Roommate wanted startingDe- scher up for adoption. Beauti- STATEMENT Readers may access the ty ads to be run in the G-A contact: LindseyTreadwell, and submitted in writing, NOTICE newspaper and its archives must have a NAME, P.O. BOX Marketing Director, ADS, with the name of the cember OR Spring Semester. ful, female, with a black and Readers may pick up one Rent $300, brick duplex, large staff by visiting our web and PHONE NUMBER. Ads (912)681-5418, ads@georgia- sender, local address, and 480 Sub Leases brown coat. For details, or to OF OPERATIONS free copy, and a second for a rooms, clean w/ garden/grill set up a visit please call 404- site at http://www.srp. will be rejected if they do southern.edu; or Bill Neville, phone number. No free Sublease needed ASP! Sterling roommate or acquaintance, area. Call (912)687-6156. 704-4920. The George-Anne is the georgiasouthern.edu. not have this information. Student Media Coordinator, ads taken via telephone University Pines. 2 bedrooms at distribution sites. Addi- official student newspaper NO EXCEPTIONS. 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For answers to Dori; the other the facilities provided by advertisements placed only from our online site Only $380/mo INCLUDING information call (229)630- Box 8001, Georgia Southern makes every reasonable additional copies from a is white with light tan spots, GSU. The newspaper is in the paper and receives at www.gsuads.com. The untilities and many very nice 7647. University, Statesboro, Ga. effort to present correct and distribution site constitutes skinny pointer, named Annie. the oldest continuously additional support, in part, price of commercial ads extras! Call Jessica at (404)- PLEASE HELP! REWARD 30460. 912/681-5246 (News) complete information in theft under Georgia law, published newspaper in from the Student Activities is S7 for 200 characters 281-8157. Available December or Janu- OFFERED!!!!! call 843-870- or 912/618-5418 (Advertis- advertisements. However, a misdemeanor offense Bulloch County and States- Budget Committee. for line ads. Ads must be ary. Two months free. 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Call Ashley at ideas expressed herein are [email protected] accept ads for legitimate error. The newspaper is not CIRCULATION INFORMA- ies from distribution sites 478-278-1121 Looking to sublease an apart- those of the editor or the Managing Editor products and services only. 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Contact SGTBaker at 912-713-7802 of the academic year and edition at the regular adver- The G-A is distributed free and submitting advertising for the other - "Covering Remember, if an offer seems tising rates. of charge on the Georgia for more information. six times during summers. copy is Noon, one week too good to be true, it prob- Southern University campus Campus like A Swarm of Any questions regarding prior to the intended publi- CLASSIFIED ADS: Free ably is. through delivery sites lo- Gnats - goes to G-A alum -Earn Extra Money $$$ content should be directed cation date. classified ads from students, cated in campus buildings, Mike Mills. -100% Tuition Assistance to the editor at by phone FREEBIE INFO faculty and staff must be FOR MORE INFO, rate at off-campus sites, and in at 912/681-5246 or fax at non-commercial in nature -Montgomery GI Bill ALL FREE student and facul- cards, sample publications, residence halls. 912/486-7113. vnvtv.1-800-G0-GUARD.com • 1-800- GO-GUARD YOU Chh ♦ * PAGE 121 HIATUS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1f 2005 I THE GEORGE-ANNE

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Thursday, December 1st By Alicia Howe All three girls awaited judging at Kim as the final two. Staff writer Video Gamers Alliance is sponsoring a Free 4 All play at the finale party, hosted in the Russell The two remaining models were 5:30pm in the RU Ballroom. There will be several games set Union Ballroom. thentestedontheirrunwaywalk, where up including Halo 2, Soul Calibur, Burnout: Revenge, and Thirteen contestants started The show started off with all 13 of they had to dress as drag queens. ■ the contestants walking the runway "Danielle wore a purple and orange many more. Free admission, but please bring two canned Southern's Next Top Model, but only one made it to the top. while a slideshow of the competition ensemble, complete with a flowerpot goods. Call Victoria for more information at 478-318-1894. Last Monday, Nov 21, Danielle played. headdress. Kim followed in platform Crute was name Southern's Next Austin gave a history of the com- shoes, a wig and a boa. Her dress was 8pm in Russell Union Theatre-Forty Year Old Virgin ($2.00 Top Model and given a grand prize petition and then introduced the final black and white with a very large ' Entry Fee)-REEL CINEMA including $200 from the Joker's Wild, three contestants and the judging checkered pattern," said Austin. $50 to the University Store and a $250 panel. After the introduction, the girls In the end the judges decided to Friday, December 2nd scholarship. were critiqued by the panel. name Danielle Southern's Next Top During the final week of compe- Nneka received mixed reviews Model. Hilton Head Shopping Outlet Day Trip- SOUTHERN tition the girls learned about male about her test. Some liked her pose . "Danielle won because of her TRAVEL * FREE - sign-up in the Office of Student modeling. They were then put to the in the picture, but others weren't im- apparent drive that manifested itself Activities for a spot on the bus. test by taking their final photograph pressed by her inability to take control in her pictures. Her personality is dressed as men, complete with of the male model. Her picture also heartwarming, but not overbearing, Monday, December 5th facial hair, baggy pants and hats. received average reviews. and she is a great representative for During their final test they posed Kim also received poor test re- Georgia Southern University," said CRI is sponsoring 5 minute massages from 6pm-8pm in the with men. views. The judges commented that Austin. RAC. Take a break from finals week and come get a free 5 "With an allowance of only three she didn't sell her look. Her picture While this season of Southern's minute massage. Call 681-5436 for more information. pictures from the normal 40, the girls on the other hand received rave Next Top Model has come to a close, had to take one photo which showed reviews. the competition will be back Spring Finals Feast - 7pm-10pm in the Russell Union Ballroom TRADITIONS AND SPIRITS dominance over the man, one show- Danielle got the best test critiques. Semester for "Southern's Next Top * Get a free ticket in the Office of Student Activities. ing submission to the man, and one All the judges seemed to like her shots Mcjdel: Extreme Edition." illustrating balance between her and and she was complimented on doing Applications are available by the man," said Steven Austin, creator well in all 40 pictures. After deliber- e-mailing the_jokers_wild_gsu@ Tuesday, December 6th of the competition. ating, the judges chose Danielle and yahoo.com. CRI is sponsoring 5 minute massages from 6pm-8pm in the RAC. Take a break from finals week and come get a free 5 minute massage. Call 681-5436 for more information. Wednesday, December 7th Sit back and relax at the CRI is sponsoring 5 minute massages from 6pm-8pm in the RAC. Take a break from finals finals feast week and tome get a free 5 minute massage. Call 681-5436 for more information. GSU News Service

Ongoing events Eagle Entertainment will present the Finals Feast on Monday, Dec. 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in The Baptist Student Union sponsors FAT Thursday on every Thursday at 7pm at the BSU. the Russell Union Ballroom. The Finals Feast is a bi-annual tradition held at the end of the fall and For more information contact Lori Holt at 912-246-0367 or [email protected]. This spring semesters. program is for Freshman and Transfer Students to come and fellowship in a coffeehouse It is a breakfast-at-night buffet served to students by the administrators at Georgia Southern. The setting. This is a FREE event. menu for the buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, grits, and biscuits General Announcements: with gravy." Changes in HOPE Book Allowance The event began as a way to help students relax during one of the most stressful times in college We are pleased to announce that effective Spring 2006, HOPE Scholarship recipients will -finals," said Angela Leaphart, team leader in charge of the event." be able to use their HOPE book allowance at the University Store to purchase books and We are anticipating between 350-450 students joining in the festivities." In addition to food, free required supplies. massages and door prizes will be available. Finals Feast is free and open to all GSU students. In previous semesters, the HOPE book allowance was applied to unpaid tuition, fees, housing and meals on the student account. This change will affect most HOPE recipients by increasing the amount due on your student account. It is extremely important that you review your online invoice at http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/registrar/. Log into WINGS, choose Student Services and Financial Aid, Registration Invoice and Web Payment, and 200601 for the term. The HOPE book allowance will NOT be subtracted to calculate your balance due. Any amount showing as a balance due must be paid on or before January 9, 2006 to prevent cancellation of classes. A refund due on your online invoice requires no payment. Excess funds will be remitted to you after class attendance is * «- verified and bookstore credit charges are processed for the term. You may charge spring 2006 books and required supplies at the University Store from December 14, 2005, through January 18, 2006. Any unused proceeds for spring will be * 4 remitted to you at your campus post office box after attendance has been verified. Your HOPE book allowance available at the University Store will be dependent upon • Your continuing HOPE eligibility * 4 • The number of hours enrolled. If you take 6 or more hours, your available book allowance will be $150. Less than 6 hours will entitle you to a $75 book allowance The above change is facilitated by changes in the HOPE regulations as administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Questions should be directed to Financial Aid, (912) 681-5413 and the Office of Student Fees, (912)681-0999.

The Office of Leadership Programs invites students to apply for the Truman and Goldwater Scholarships. The nationally competitive Goldwater Scholarship is for students wanting to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and the Truman Scholarship is for students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. To be considered for nomination, materials must be received by JANUARY 9, 2006. Contact * « Steve Engel at 486-7926 for any questions or visit http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ honors/fellowships.html for additional information.

*■ University Housing is currently accepting Resident Advisor Applications. They will be due before 5pm at the Watson Housing Office. Be the newest RA in the group! * The RA position is a fun leadership opportunity! RA applications are being accepted for 2006-07 positions. Applications due by January 27, 2006. For more » ■ « application and information go to www.gsuhousing. com or contact Janna McDonald at 912-681-5406 or [email protected]. ♦ ♦ Important Dates and Deadlines December 1 Deadline for Spring Semester 2006 Undergraduate January 2 New Years Day observed * * Admission Application January 4 Academic Standards Committee Meeting, 2:00 p.m. December 1 Last day of classes January 6 Academic Standards Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m. December 2 Reading Day January 7 Residence hall check in, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. December 5-8 Final exams January 7 New Student Orientation and Registration, Russell Union, • • December 8 Deadline to submit final verified (approved) electronic 8:00 a.m. NOTE: Enrolled and former students should refer thesis or dissertation to College of Graduate Studies to WINGS (http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/registrar) December 8 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to for specific registration times. apply for Spring 2006 graduation January 9 Fee payment deadline for Spring Semester 2006 * 1 December 9 Residence halls close at 12:00 p.m. January 9 Classes begin (First Day of University Classes) December 9 Commencement January 9-12 Drop/Add December 10 Christmas break for students begins January 13 $50 Late Registration Fee begins December 15 Employee Tuition Assistance Program registration for Spring January 16 Martin Luther King Holiday - Administrative offices closed 2006,3:30-4:30 p.m., Rosenwald Building, second floor, or -No classes by web beginning at 3:30 p.m. January 17 Attendance Verification Deadline for classes starting January Dec. 26-30 Christmas Holidays - Administrative offices closed 9-13 January 23 Fee payment deadline for registration or changing SPRING 2006 registration during Drop/Add period Dec. 8,2005 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to February 1 Final deadline for international graduate students to apply apply for Spring 2006 graduation for Summer 2006 admission

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Songs 1. Run It!-Chris Brown 2. Gold Digger - Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx 3. My Humps -The Black Eyed Peas 4. Soul Survivor - Young Jeezy Steppin with Ciara | Feat. Akon 5. Photograph - Nickelback % 6.LaffyTaffy-D4L Ciara, Bobby Valentino, Killer Mike and GSUperfomers brought 7. Hung Up - Madonna 8. We Be Burnin'- Sean Paul 9. Because of You - Kelly Clarkson down the house with a stunning show at Paulson stadium 10. Stickwitu -The Pussycat Dolls

By Marcy Thornton was a nice opportunity for all of the Movies Staff writer 1. Chicken Little "To tell you the truth, it student performers to get some good 2. Zathura wasn't any different than exposure. "They're all really popular 3. Derailed If you ask the attendees, the Friday, when I'm by myself. The around campus. It's good to see them 4. Get Rich or DieTryin' Nov. 18 concert was a rousing crowd let me know they perform." 5.Jarhead success. Despite low attendance were feelin' it, and it was Of course, the student entertainers 6. Saw 2 and frosty 38 degree weather, there were just as excited to be performing 7. The Legend of Zorro just like rappin'in the was unmistakable excitement running before such an energetic crowd, as tJSa 8. Prime 4 through the crowd that had huddled shower." were the big-name artists. Fresh from 9. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story together on the home side bleachers the stage and still full of adrenaline, 10. Pride and Prejudice of Paulson Stadium. Still, the intimate Chenario "Skinny C" artist Tedrick "Tetris" Kelly said, "I setting was shocking to some. Abrams feel great. The crowd was into us like TV Rebecca Brown, a junior, said, "We Hip-hop artist we were the real deal!" Ben Carter, an- 1. Desperate Housewives (ABC) were shocked that not many people other member of Chris Woodhouse's 2. CSI (CBS) had bought tickets." Others were un- for one reason: "We love Ciara!". dance team "Boomsquad," said, "It's 3. CSI: Miami (CBS) daunted. Charita Harty and Richard Even though the big-name acts always a thrill to perform for a GSU 4. Grey's Anatomy (ABC) Verdree, two Armstrong Atlantic had sold the tickets, most of those audience. [They're] like no other." 5. Cold Case (CBS) students that made the trip to come present were at least equally excited Hip-hop artist Chenario "Skinny- 6. Without a Trace (CBS) see Ciara live, said it best, "We're very about the local performers. James C" Abrams had a slightly different 7. Law and Order: SVU (NBC) excited, but it's cold as hell!" Burdick, a graduate student at GSU, view of his first big show: "To tell you 8. Lost (ABC) 9. NFL Monday Night Football The crowd was exuberant in their was especially excited to see hip- the truth, it wasn't any different than (ABC) praising of each artist, breaking into hop dancer Chris Woodhouse. He when I'm by myself. The crowd let me 10. Survivor: Guatemala (CBS) thunderous applause each time a said, "Chris was on my Intramural know they were feelin' it, and it was new act took the stage. One of the Basketball team. [I want to] see what just like rappin in the shower." DVDs most enthusiastic supporters was he's gonna do." LaRonda Jenkins, a Even hip-hop artist Killer Mike 1. Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- James Fontaine II, age 10. He said, "I member of Eagle Entertainment, was couldn't get over the intense enthu- tory 2005 (Widescreen) really like Ciara. I'm going to tell my very impressed with GSU Idol winner siasm of the GSU crowd. His last 2. Star Wars Episode III - Revenge friends it was good." His father, James Wari Lewis. She said, "She has a very words when leaving the stage said it of the Sith (Widescreen) Fontaine I, who supervises the campus nice, very soulful voice." Tiffany Cone, all, "GSU! I love you!" 3. Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- bus system, brought his two children another Event Staff member, said it tory 2005 (Full Screen) 4. Christmas with The Kranks 5. Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- tory 2005 (Deluxe 2 Disc Edition) 6. Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Full Screen) 7. The Devil's Rejects (Unrated Version) 8. Beavis and Butt-Head -The Mike Judge Collection: Vol. 1 9. Herbie: Fully Loaded 10. Willy Wonka and the Choco- late Factory (Special Edition) -Billboard WHAT'S PLAYING Carmike Cinema 9 (behind the Statesboro mall) (912)489-4492 Friday, December 2 Aeon Flux Rated PG-13,95 min Chase Lanier/STAFF Chase Lanier/STAFF (5:30),7:45,10:00 Teen Choice award winner Ciara brought her musical talents to Statesboro jedrick "Tetris" Kelly (center) performing at the Ciara concert at Paulson stadium, for a memorable concert. Chicken Little Rated G, 81 min (5:00), 7:00,9:00 ■ DO ITH Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire Rated PG-13,157 min (4:50), 6:15, 7:00,9:00,9:30,10:15 The perfect gift for your loved ones, naughty and nice * is Jarhead Rated R, 123 min. I noticed its sneaky arrival upon i—^^^^ .y\ for my life as the doubt trying to somehow fit it into aching arches I sat at the bar next dies, condoms... 7:10,9:55 my first trip to the mall before lights turned on her holiday shopping list. Snow- to a guy named Ethan and began i Coupon book. A little hand- * Just Friends • Thanksgiving. The red velvet, the and the crowd man in hand, she pulled out her compiling one of my lists upon a made book of favors that can be I\ Rated PG-13,94 min twinkling white lights, the poinset- began to riot. perfectly systematic list. Computer cocktail napkin. The perfect gift for sexual as well as silly. Ex: "Will (5:35), 7:50,10:05 tas, the upbeat music - it's begin- And all for what? typed and color coded, my mothers your significant other, with the help watch the Notebook" or "Will give » Pride and Prejudice ning to look a lot like Christmas To buy a coffee list annihilated the one that I carted of a dirty martini... you free reign in the bedroom." Rated PG-13,128 min te folks. While for most, this time pot for $19? around, folded in my pocket. Then, Naughty Nice (4:25), 7:15,10:00 of year signifies a certain mood of The doors she mumbled those words "What • Lingerie. Take it from the girl • Tickets to see a play, concert or, * Rent unabashed glee, others immediately opened and should I get for your father?" who plugs push-up bras and teddies sports event. i Rated PG-13,135 min Kori Ramsey (4:15), 7:10,10:15 begin to panic and stress over that is a junior from Ro- you would have I made it through the morning all day long, this is a crowd pleaser. • Gift cards. Some may find these Saw 2 universal question "What do I get swell. She writes thought the gates and found myself lagging at work. I Girls like getting sexy gifts that pieces of plastic to be impersonal, 'Down South'for Rated R, 91 min Michael/Jennifer for Christmas?!" I of Heaven were was scheduled for a six-hour shift make them feel sexy, and guys just but what better way to give someone The Hiatus on (5:30), 7:40,9:55 was contemplating this fact on Black Thursdays. opening; people at Victoria's Secret the day after like seeing girls with little to nothing the gift of getting something they Walk the Line Friday, while I stood at the head of a were screaming Thanksgiving. I must truly be mad. on. So, gentlemen, try a silk cami don't have to exchange? Ex: iTunes, Rated PG-13,136 min. 200 person line at Macy's.. .at five in and stampeding inside. I lost my Six hours of bra fittings, Angel card with matching lace panties, and Victoria's Secret, Hooters. (4:10), 7:05,10:00 the morning. mother somewhere in the confusion promotions and about 600 crazed ladies, don't be afraid to pick out a • Anything homemade and f,I l! Yours, Mine and Ours I knew I was going to be tram- and fearing that she may be a Day- men looking for that perfect gift got pair of silk boxers for your man. sweet. Cookies, scrapbooks. Rated PG, 88 min pled, and I didn't even want to go After-Thanksgiving-Casualty, fell me thinking two things: "What is • Carmen Electra's Strip Aero- So, that's all for me this year, I * (5:20), 7:30,9:40 to Macy's. In fact, I didn't need to back a bit from the more hysterical the perfect gift to buy your signifi- bics DVDs. Refer to sex column hope you all have a wonderful holi- \ Zathura ' r Rated PG, 95 min go anywhere near Macy's. I needed people at the front. As the dust cant other" and "Man, I'm going to from a couple of weeks ago. day season. (4:10) to be at home in my warm bed, but settled, I spied her maniacally scop- need a BIG drink when this day is t Box of sex: Think sex dice, Get ready for it, because 2006 is r -Carmike.com not here, not at Macy's, not fearing ing out the dancing snowmen, no over." After my shift was over, with massaging oils, bubble bath, can- going to be sexier than ever. (.V v Cinderella Man his dream of boxing. Thanks to a Even as they 24 - Season 4 - The stakes are for whom he I: -A once-prom- last minute cancellation, Brad- deal with the higher this season. Retaining its was working, ising boxer dock finds himself back in the ring various threats now-familiar format of unfolding is kidnapped. ON THE SHELVES was forced into against the second-ranked world that arise in real time, with each episode A train crash retirement after contender. to threaten representing one hour of a very orchestrated THIS WEEK a string of losses Fantastic Four - When an ex- Earth's peace, dramatic day, the show follows by terrorists DVD/Video Releases i ■ - in the ring. 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I HOLIDAY P iW THEWORLDISMY . i Good, bad and golden holiday S ^movies to watch with the family Hot fashion for the hip this winter; Wool coats, peacoats and Well, they are probably still itchy, Speaking of those casual By Anthony Fierstos EDITION' <■ , trenchcoats, oh my! I have the but they are a jackets, the ladies can find those Staff writer Topping the list is the "Jingle All hot list of coats to keep you must-have this bomber and aviator jackets in a lAMV««Ns the Way," which features one of warm and sexy this holiday sea- winter. sexy, form-fitting cut. Bomber Everyone has seen "A Christmas ' QfflBIMStolXSS * the least popular governors in the son. Even though it might not get Men have no jackets for women? Yes indeed, and Story," the classic yet overrated tale country. Even the seasoned acting too cold in Georgia this winter, fear, the blazers they look hot; in fact I believe I am of a holiday season gone wrong in style of Schwarzenegger is unable if anyone is going to be traveling are here. The getting one for Christmas (parents • so many ways. Lost turkey, broken to salvage this 1996 wreck. Waiting this may come in handy for you. same blazer that are wonderful). The bohemian leg lamps and "I can't put my arms until the day before Christmas to do Coats are sleeker than ever gave you that trendsetters will love those jackets. down" are examples of why everyday his shopping lead the star on a series this season, even casual jackets Ashley Ferguson sophisticated Ladies, if you find yourselves folks can relate to the film. There are of dim-witted adventures. and outerwear for men. Every- is a sophomore look in October heading out on a hot date this from Savannah. la slew of other great holiday films, Another flop is the 2000 remake thing is fashionable and func- She is the Fashion is back in a winter, I suggest a leather trench- new and old, that are worth two of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." tional. correspondent for heavier ver- coat for a flirty and laid-back look. hours of your time. In a decision that would make Dr. Se- Tweed jackets are still in this The Hiatus. sion fit for the Also, keep your eye on peacoats if Thousands before me have writ- uss, the author of the stellar original year after the major comeback December cold. you are going for sweet and modest I ten that "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) cartoon, cringe, Jim Carrey portrays last winter.Also, faux fur is pop- The blazers are not short, which approach. Stay warm, happy holi- ■>*>. »•*, f is the greatest holiday movie of all the nasty holiday hating Grinch. ping up everywhere (which may was the trend a couple of months days and happy shopping. h time. In many respects, they are cor- Do yourself a favor and check out keep the PETA activists happy). ago. Cold weather will usually Special photo rect. This film focuses on important National Lampoon'sChristmasVaca- the original 1966 version, which is In addition, a hot combo is suede demand a long coat, unless it is You can e-mail Ashley with com- themes often ignored in film today. tion is a classic holiday movie for the a classic unmatched in originality with a faux fur trim. Wool coats casual like bomber jackets or avia- ments and suggestions at hiatus@ The survival of family and focus on family to enjoy together. and creativity. are no longer bulky and itchy. tor jackets. georgiasouthern.edu. i something bigger than the individual If you have time for just one movie are what give life its importance. portrayed by masters of cinema Joe this season, do yourself a favor and A relatively new film, "Polar Ex- Pesci and Daniel Stern) attempt to rip buy, not rent, "Christmas Vacation." press" (2004), is the best holiday film off an entire neighborhood. Kevin, An all-star cast, anchored by world 'of the last five years. One of today's whose IQ dwarfs that of the robbers, class actors Chevy Chase, Beverly best actors, Tom Hanks, is incredible booby-traps his place with hilarious D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis and Randy -v' in the movie. In a visually impressive results. If nothing else gets you in Quaid, push this flick to the brink jLmix between animation and real life the holiday spirit, this flick ought to of perfection. ^acting, a doubtful child is whisked do the trick. A slew of unexpected visitors al- away to the North Pole for a chance If the often-forgotten star of the most ruin the plans of Clark Wilhelm To gain respect for the holiday season. season (no... it's not Santa) and Griswold Jr., who has caught the The plot sounds drab, but special sense of humor are important to holiday bug big-time. In an outburst t effects, great acting and unexpected you, give "Jesus Christ Superstar" a to which we can all certainly relate, Ptwists make this a must-see. look this year. Often mislabeled a the tense Clark addresses the family: There is one holiday movie that musical, the film is actually a rock "Where do you think you're going? we have all seen at least two or three opera. There are no spoken lines, Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking i times. It features a virtually forgotten only song. Pennedby Andrew Lloyd out on this fun, old-fashioned family • actor making his debut performance, Weber and Tim Rice, the movie tells Christmas. No, no. We're all in this an incredible story line and, again, the story of Jesus' final days through together. This is a full-blown, four- L stellar acting from an all-star cast. the eyes of Judas. This 1973 flick alarm holiday emergency here. We're f Of course, I am talking about "Home was nominated for an Oscar and a gonna press on, and we're gonna have ■: Alone" (1990). When eight-year-old Golden Globe. the hap, hap, happiest Christmas GN30V OUR 6AMG ROOM! Kevin McAllister is left behind as Although there are many worth- since Bing Crosby tap-danced with OUR SAME ROOM OFFERS FUN ENTERTAINMENT... phis family treks to France, bumbling while holiday flicks, there are Danny f*%$#@g Kaye." COMPLETE WITH TICKET REDEMPTION CENTER/ •burglars Marv and Harry (expertly obviously some to steer clear of. Now that is a Christmas movie. PIZZAS BREADSTIX REGULAR, PAN, OR THTN & CRISPY CRUST PAPA'S PIGGY STIX CHEESE AND 1 TOPPING Papa's famous breadstix covered with a generous SPECIALTY PIZZAS helping of cheese and bacon, ►'Perfect Dark Zero' debuts with Xbox 360 plus Papa's sauce for dipping. TOPPINGS PAPA'S CHEESESTIX Pepperoni Papa's famous breadstix covered with a generous Ground Beef Sy Jeffrey Pugh 'no story narrative other than a short helping of cheeseplus Papa's sauce for dipping. |taff wi Sausage briefing. This caused the missions to Chicken EXTRA TOPPINGS After hibernatingforyears.Perfect Prices: have no sense of flow, breaking up the Canadian Bacon SDark Zero returns to lead the Xbox amazon.com- $49.99 story mode. And this takes the player WINGS SPECIALTY ITEMS Our own oven baked Cajun or BBQ chicken f'360's launch line-up. 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Also, Next to 'Shadow the Hedgehog' Sunday llam-9pm LOWES this game is supposed to revamp the 812A Hwy 80 East • Statesboro, GA Fans of the "Sonic the Hedgehog" Prices: Sonic series with the use of guns, but kseries have been waiting for Shadows amazon.com- $49.99 there isn't any kind of targeting. S solo debut since it was announced. In ebgames.com- $49.99 ince Shadow the Hedgehog is a re- "Shadow the Hedgehog," players take Grade - 2.5 of 5 "jcifit'*: ally fast paced game most of the time ^control of Shadow on an adventure the it's easier just to kick or punch the * fto try to recover the lost memories of guy you want to take down, especially who he really is. just the pure Heroic of Evil endings. if the player is trying for a pure Heroic i Shadow s quest leads him into war There is also a neutral ending as well or pure Evil ending. 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So ditch the greasy, » Last Day of classes unhealthy drive-thru dinners and • The Plague: Catch it at the Museum's Front Gallery, Rosen- It's that time of the semester where cook yourself some delicious food wald Building final exams, research papers and pre- that will keep your b ody going during • The Physics of Sound in the sentations take priority over breakfast, exam week. Museum's Rear Gallery, Rosen- lunch and dinner. Instead of wasting Here are my top four frozen foods wald Building. your time cooking a homemade meal, you can cook when short on time • Averitt Center. Folk Art Meets try frozen foods. These goodies cook and money: Folklore—a juried art show fast and taste delicious. Best of all, E-mail comments and suggestions to featuring folk art created in the they cost around the same amount as Alicia at hiatus@g<:orgiasouthern.edu region. Runs through Dec. 11. • 4 p.m. Geology/Geography Frozen Foods Seminar Series in Math/Physics Building. 1 -Tennessee Pride Sausage and Buttermilk Biscuits: When you are in a hurry to your exam, pop a Tennessee Pride biscuit into the microwave. Friday, December 2 In less than three minutes, you'll have a warm breakfast that will get • Reading Day your brain going before your test.The best part about this frozen • The Physics of Sound in the breakfast: you get six meals for less than one breakfast combo at your Museum's Rear Gallery, Rosen- favorite fast food restaurant. Cost: $4 wald Building. Grayson Hoffman/STAFF • Averitt Center. Folk Art Meets 2. Bertolli's"Dinner,forTwo": This frozen pasta meal comes in eight Folklore—a juried art show different variations such as Grilled Chicken Alfredo and Portobello, ! The Hot Seat... featuring folk art created in the Italian Sausage and Rigatoni and Shrimp Scampi and Linguine.The Our weekly look at GSU's hottest rides region. Runs through Dec. 11. best part about Bertolli's "Dinner forTwo" is all you have to do is dump • 11 a.m. International Conver- the bag of contents in a skillet and a hearty dinner is ready in 10 Age: 19 vehicle that you haven't yet sation Hour in Russell Union minutes. Cost: $6 Year: Sophomore done? Room 2080. Major: Business Management A lift kit • 5:30 p.m. Averitt Center Gal- 3. California Pizza Kitchen: If you are looking for a new twist on frozen' Hometown: Albany, Ga What makes your car stand lery Crawl pizza California Pizza Kitchen is the perfect frozen food to try. Cali- Car's nickname: Black Betty out? fornia Pizza Kitchen creates pizzas such as White Pizza with spinach, How did you come to own this The system. Saturday, December 3 garlic and three cheeses: fontina parmesan and romand. All you do is vehicle? While riding in your car, are • The Physics of Sound in the stick the pizza in the oven for 10 minutes and it is done. The best part Traded in my old truck. there any rules? Museum's Rear Gallery, Rosen- about this frozen dinner is that it's cheaper than ordering pizza and What did you pay for it? Nope, none. wald Building. you don't have to fork over a tip for the delivery guy. Cost: $7 $52,000. Would you ever consider selling David Fowfer • Averitt Center. Folk Art Meets How much money have you it? '05Z71 Tahoe Folklore—a juried art show 4. Zatarain's Frozen Entries: When you are looking for a taste of Creole put into it since you bought it? Yes. featuring folk art created in the cooking, Zatarain's frozen entrees are the way to go. These micro- $5,000. When you are in your car, how region. Runs through Dec. 11. waveable rice bowls serve one and pack a Creole punch. Variations What is the most expensive do you feel? HOW TO PARTICIPATE of the entree include Jambalaya, Blackened Chicken with Yellow Rice, feature on it? On top of the world. Sunday, December 4 Red Beans and Rice and Dirty Rice with Beef and Pork. Cost: $3 My system. How do you take care of your Give us a call. We would love to feature you in the "Hot Seat." E-mail our Hiatus • 3 p.m. Holiday Choral Concert ** Prices taken from the Statesboro Wal-Mart and rounded to the highest dollar. What is one thing you would car? I wash the truck about once editor at [email protected] in Performing Arts Center like to do to customize your a week. or call us at 678.642.5937 or 681.5246.

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