The George-Anne Daily • Serving Georgia Southern University and the Statesboro Community Since 1927 • Questions? Call 912-478-5246 GEORGE-ANNE DAILY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008 • VOLUME 8I • ISSUE 55 COVERING THE CAMPUS LIKE A SWARM OF GNATS THRU OUR LENS Conserving energy while preserving lifestyles FAIR LEAVES THE'BORO The Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair drew GSU biology graduate students create energy saving device for vending machines large crowds this year and had a little something for everyone. By Will Douberly Page 7 StaffWriter

Biology graduate students at IRISH MUSIC SHOW RETURNS Georgia Southern have successfully Harry O'Donoghue and Seldom found a way to conserve energy while Sober take the stage tonight at 7:30 making no sacrifices to current lifestyle for the Third Annual Gaels of Music practices. Concert. Graduate students in Lissa Leege's Page 4 Sustainability Seminar performed research pertaining to energy con- FASHION SHOW FOR A CAUSE sumption in relation to on-campus TheGSU Fashion Merchandising and vending machines. The results were the Safe Haven team up to host a eye-opening. fashion show benefitting domestic "Vending machines use 20 percent abuse awareness. more electricity than refrigerators, Page 8 and refrigerators are some of the most energy-consuming appliances," said Leege. The remedy for the machines high energy consumption was a device which greatly reduces the amount of electricity necessary for operation. Machines with the device are capable of reducing their energy consumption Special Photo by 45 percent. What are the benefits of conserv- ing energy? FEATURES "The majority of our energy comes 'W SEEKS TO IMPRESS from fossil fuel sources," said Leege. Babula and Pope are back again to These fossil fuels are limited in supply. review two of this week's hottest "Conserving energy also saves money, new movies: Max Payne and 'W. which is a bonus." Page 5 Steve Williams, a graduate student in the seminar, also elaborated on the importance of conserving energy. IN OTHER NEWS "Environmentally, it prevents the Laura Pallini/STAFF REFUGEE NUMBERS SKYROCKET burning of coal; burning coal releases Nearly 200,000 citizens were carbon dioxide into the air," said Wil- "Conserving energy also saves ing the trafficking patterns of buyers. There are 15 vending machines displaced aftera Pakistani offensive liams. "And if we are burning less coal, students money but cutting down During a low-activity time of the day outfitted with the new device. These against al-Qaida and the Taliban. then we are going to be mining less coal." Georgia Southerns electric bill," said or night, the machine will consume less machines can be found in 11 different Page 3 Mining coal involves the use of water; Williams. energy than during a high traffic period. buildings; these buildings are Russell therefore, decreasing mining leads to a The new energy-saving device on For example, in the middle of the night, greater supply of usable water. the vending machines works by learn- the machines light will turn off. see ENERGY PAGE 2 STRANGE BUT TRUE RELIGION ACCEPTS ALIENS The Catholic religion has come to Three-Day Forecast GADaily.com Poll: accept new forms of life within the Today Wednesday Thursday church. Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Who do you blame for the big loss? Page 2 76/45 ... 74/47 _ / 70/52 PAGE 2 EWS THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008

money, and makes Georgia Southern more sustain- ENERGY able," said Williams. from page 1 "It could be implemented in all of Statesboro at no cost to behavior," said Leege. Union, Biology, Math and Physics, Williams Williams further voiced why conservation is a Center, Herty, Forest Drive, Hollis, Hanner Field key issue. "If everyone took a small step nationwide, house, Deal Hall, Rosenwald, and Marvin Pitt- it would drastically reduce energy consumption and man. cost while conserving energy for future genera- Will all of Georgia Southerns vending machines tions. Conservation extends the amount of time be retrofitted with these energy-efficient devices? to live in our current lifestyle; the goal is to use as "We hope so. It makes sense, saves a lot of little as possible while still being normal selves,"

Catholics accept alien beliefs

McClatchy News Service who have long dared to believe that life exists beyond our terrestrial confines felt Word that the Vatican had declared some small measure of vindication. devout Catholics free to believe in aliens "If you're sitting in a room that's totally traveled at warp speed last week, around dark and you can't see anything, and the the globe and, quite possibly, to points door is cracked just a millimeter to let unknown. a little light in, that can be extremely Chris Buchanan/STAFF Earth-bound theologians and astro- useful," said Peter Davenport, head of physicists debated it, online "Jedi Council" the National UFO Reporting Center in Student art draws attention to voting forums erupted in geeky chatter, and many Washington state. By Chris Buchanan Thompson, who was the professor in charge Managing editor of news of the project. The photos ofvarious students examining Let it B.M.O.C Senior graphic design students from the the posters are also available in the gallery Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art had below the poster being depicted. their work displayed in the Center for Art and Reactions varied from a glance to, as one Theatre (CAT) Monday as part of their class designer described, a near collision on the assignment to promote youth voting. pedestrium. The exhibit contains student designed "Being a designer, you never get to see the nonpartisan posters made to draw attention reaction to your work," Leigh said. to the need for Georgia Southern students Design student Tullian Donaldson to get to the polls in November. The post- agreed. ers dealt with a number of issues ranging "We wanted to be heard and recognized from economic troubles to rising gas prices as having an impact and not just painting a and war. pretty picture," Donaldson said. Zeta Tau Alpha's 22nd One poster read, "Voting is free, war Leigh said that another major part of Annual Big Man on Campus is being hosted is not." the decision was to show students that The designer, Derek Perez, said that he design could be used for more than just on Thursday October 23rd in the Russell usedatankmadeof money to draw attention advertising. to funds being spent by the government. "It was a class project, but it turned into Union Ballroom at 7:30pm Prior to the opening of the "VOTE Design a bigger thing," he said. Impacts Democracy" exhibit, students found According to a release from the art de- You can buy a ticket from: creative places to put their posters around partment, the CAT will be holding an open •The Rotunda the school and captured the reactions of reception for the graphic artists involved in students on film. the project on October 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. •Your Favorite "We actually had one student put all 30 The gallery will be open through Oc- BMOC contestant or posters across the pedestrium," said Leigh tober 30. •Any ZTA member CORRECTION In the Monday, October 20, 2008 issue of the George-Anne, information posted Hope to see you there to help in one of our stories, The Iron Eagle Challenge, was not correctly printed. Ac- support our fight against cording to the race director Alicia Day, the CRI was unable to partner up with Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper for the challenge. Day said that the CRI and Breast Cancer. the Riverkeeper organization were unable to partner up due to complications. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008ITHE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY ! PAGE 3 NATIONAL NEWS Check out the George-Anne Daily Online at www.gadaily.com!

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Executive Editor [email protected] NOTE Managing Editor [email protected] We gratefully acknowledge the theft of one of our Many of the newly displaced people are liv- Food is distributed by the government News Editor [email protected] slogans-"Liked by Many, Cussed by Some, Read by ing in squalid, makeshift camps in the adjoin- and aid agencies, but the refugees said it Advertising [email protected] or adsl @ them All"- from Robert Williams of the Blackshear georgiasouthern.edu Times. Credit for the other slogan-"Covering Campus ing North West Frontier Province where they was inadequate and that they were forced to like a Swarm of Gnats"- goes to G-A alum Mike Mills. have no running water, no electricity, no toilets scavenge or buy wood to cook it. PAGE 4 EW« THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008 GSU hosts third annual Gaels of Music Concert at the Averitt Center ByWillDouberly likeU2. "We want people to enjoy themselves "We enjoy a good mix. of songs and Staff Writer "He'll be doing some performing dur- and have fun while also taking a glimpse instrumental tunes, so some of our favorite The Third Annual Gaels of Music ing Gaels of Music, where his combination at the culture and history of Ireland. We artists include Eileen Ivers, The Clancy Concert will be held tonight at 7:30 at the of musicianship, easy-going good humor, would love to see the Irish community in the Brothers 'and Tommy Makem, Natalie Emma Kelly Theatre in the Averitt Center and focus on the audience will be evident," Savannah/Statesboro area growandbecome McMaster, The Wolfe Tones, and De Dan- for the Arts. Kelley said. more vibrant, and we would be honored to nan," Corbett said. The Averitt Center is located in Court- According to O'Donoghue's Official be a part of it," Corbett said. All of the money made from the concert house Square in downtown Statesboro. Web site, he is deeply passionate about the Colleen Settle, fellowmemberofSeldom will be going directly to the Eddie Ivey This concert is an Irish Music Variety country of Ireland. Sober, had the benefit of coming from a Scholarship. Show that features Harry O'Donoghue, Car- "I think my knowledge of Ireland comes family that encouraged playing musical "This Scholarship helps finance study roll Brown, Johnnie Kennedy, The Seldom from the love I have for the island. I'm a instruments at a young age. in Ireland by Georgia Southern students. Sober Band, Irish Dancers of Savannah, student of history and even now I occa- "She has been sawing on the fiddle for We anticipate awarding two Eddie Ivie and more. sionally reread Irish history. It intertwines quite awhile now," Corbett said. Scholarships in 2009: one for spring se- "Harry O'Donoghue has been con- with the music on a very basic level," However, Corbett did not begin playing mester and the other for summer semester," nected with Georgia Southern for over O'Donoghue said. his instrument until later in life. Keeley said. a decade. A native of Ireland, he's hugely "Old folk songs tell us about the people "Though I always loved singing, I didn't Kelley also advises students to study popular in Savannah, where he lives. For and how they lived. Great occasions are start playing guitar until I was nearly 18.1 abroad if they have the oppurtunity to do so, the past seven straight years, readers of remembered in songs and poems, arid so was enjoying a Clancy Brothers concert in stating that its important to "international- 'Connect Savannah Magazine have voted the culture lives on in the oral tradition. Barnstable, Massachusetts in 1993 when ize" themselves while in college. him 'Savannah's Best Folk Performer"' said What I strive to bring to an audienceis the the idea struck me. I thought, 'If this is The ticket price for students is seven Howard Keeley, a professor in the Center flavor of Ireland." folk music, and I'm a folk, then why can't dollars, and regular seating is $12. for Irish Studies. Seldom Sober will be making their I learn to do that?' My parents owed me a "This concert is put together by a bunch "As host of public radio's weekly 'Green Statesboro debut on Tuesday. graduation gift, so I decided it should be a of people whose number one priority is our Island Radio Show,' he has a vast knowledge Michael Corbett, member of Seldom guitar," Corbett said. students; therefore^ a strong showing by of the range of Irish and Celtic music, from Sober, elaborated on what he wants audi- Seldom Sober has several different musi- students on the night is extremely gratify- traditional performers to rock sensations ences to take from their music. cal influences. ing," Keeley said. CALENDAR let the Tuesday, October 21 Wednesday, October 22 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Event: James W. Buckley 3D Event: Benefits Fair LEGAL EAGLE Location: Nessmith Lane 2908 Location: Russell Union Ballroom work for you Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Event: Blood drive, sign up Event: Greek Life Meeting Location: Russell Union Commons Location: Russell Union 2043

Time: 5-6 p.m. Time: 4-6 p.m. Event: House of Representatives Event: Faculty Senate Reconvene Location: Russell Union 2044 Location: Nessmith Lane Ballroom

Time: 6-9 p.m. Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Event: Young Democrats Meeting Event: Winter Break Trip Info Location: Russell Union 2052 Location: Russell Union 2071 Attorney Troy Mars Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m. Event: GSU College Republicans Event: SAGE Meeting Tuesdays: 3:00-5:00 Pf Location: Russell Union 2048 Location: Russell Union 2048 Call-912 ■ 478 - 3326 to mak e an appointmen t. Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Time: 5:15 -6 p.m. Event: Britney vs the Biosphere Event: ODK Information Session Location: Nessmith Lane Assembly Location: Russell Union 2041

Time: 7:15-9:15 p.m. Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Event: LDSSA Meeting Event: SGA Meeting Location: Russell Union 2073 Location: Russell Union Theatre

that 'ssoSGA ,^^ Time: 9- 11p.m. Time: 6-8 p.m. Event: Swing Cats Society Event: Economic Forum STUDENT GOVER NMENTASSN \0L Location: College Plaza Building Location: Nessmith Lane TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008 IT.HJ ANNE C FEATURES I PAGE 5 'Max Payne': Been there, done that type of film By Jonathan Pope While certainly intriguing on paper, the plot Guest Writer lacks the substance and ed'giness that made the Based on the multi-million selling game of games so compelling. There, Max finds himself the same name, "Max Payne" follows the title deeply conflicted, having to determine the dif- character, Max Payne, a New York City cop, as ference between justice and vengeance. he sweeps the criminal underworld, exacting Here, he's just not that interesting.. Neither revenge on those responsible for the murder of are any of the other characters for that matter. his wife and child. Alongthe way, he acquires Mona Sax (Kunis), also from the game, is the help of Mona Sax, an assassin seeking her almost entirely disposable, feeling more like own vendetta. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, fan-service than crucial player. Mila Kunis, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, and a Additionally, the plot invokes a "been there, number of other well-known actors. done that" feeling. Instead of the brutal and "Max Payne" is the newest attempt at a gritty New York City of the game, the film offers video game based film - a fledgling genre for up an incredibly watered-down Big Apple, with the simple fact it lacks a definitive entry. Un- a mysterious blue serum replacing cocaine as fortunately, this film is not that entry. the drug of choice for the criminal populace. Directed by John Moore ("Behind Enemy The reveal of this serums purpose is groan- Lines", "The Omen"), the film drips with inducing at best, and sure to provoke eye-rolling style - high contrast, washed out colors, and - one of many plot points sure to gain the same some beautifully ominous winged creatures. reaction. You've seen all this done before, and Falling somewhere between "Sin City" and done much better. "Constantine", this is certainly one of the more In fact, this sentiment could be applied to visually arresting video game adaptations to the whole film. Although undeniably stylish date. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said and occasionally enjoyable, "Max Payne" is ultimately forgettable. about its story and characters. TM and © Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Jk^ Ji k^A IK IK IK IK IK Carmike 12 Cinema Showtimes (Statesboro Mall) TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. School, Swords, and the City

By Derek Joyce and as it turns out about seven other students Guest writer had difficulties in the exam, prompting the creation of a 101 class. I never thought I would see the day when But even for 101, this class moves quickly. I would study more than three hours a night We meet for six hours every Monday, Wednes- for one class and still fail the test. Even though day, and Thursday, covering two chapters I am in beginner's Japanese, I am having every day, with a vocabulary exam at the more difficulty keeping up than when I was beginning of each language class. taking World History. How did I pass that This is where the studying comes in. I can class anyway? study all night, but because I never had to First of all, the whole group of interna- study since middle school, I have no idea of tional students branches off into two groups: effective ways to learn. I try flash cards, but it Those who focus on cultural studies and those is not of much use. The highest I scored on one who focus on the language. These groups are of those vocab tests was 50 percent, and that labeled as C-program and J-Program respec- was for yesterdays test. We also only go over tively. I am in J-Program. Next, the J students the content after the test, which sucks. I In Mio*s arc now available ;«« take between two and four placement tests to The other classes I have are conversation ll< ;ilili Services determine exactly what classes they are in. on Tuesdays, which consists of instantaneous But here is the shocker: There was no class for translation and song translation. While this for S 111 beginner students. The lowest.class they had method is entertaining, it is very repetitive. was 201 level Japanese. Even one look at the The other class is my Friday Kanji Class. .H«lt<' >om ;i|»|»oinliiMnl iotla* first placement test was enough to make me a< ?H2~17i;-,»<»ll want to back out. But I was pushed to finish, see Japan PAGE 6 PAGE 6 I FEATURES THE GEORGE-AWNE DAILY | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008 'W comes close to greatness, contradicts itself ByRyanBabula performace that should get awards attention. Guest Writer The other parts of the film focus on the days leading up to the decision to invade Iraq, and "W is the story of our 43rd President, and it's in these passages that I began to lose hope it's a frustrating film to watch, let alone write in the film. about. For one thing, I feel that a film as "accurate" As far as political matters go, Id like to think as this should portray its characters with a little of myself as a moderate, although I tend to lean more realism and fact. I'm not a walking ency- more conservative in my decisions. That being clopedia when it comes to the Bush administra- said, I agree that the Bush administration is one tion, but I knowthat someone like Colin Powell of the worst, if not THE worst administration (one example among many) was not a simple to grace the halls of the White House, but that pushover, as the film portrays.1 doesn't mean that I hate George W. Bush as a I also didn't like how Bush is taken so seri- person. ously in earlier scenes, but is made out to be a I don't think this film does either, but I do complete idiot in these later scenes. It's as if the think that its claims of being "accurate" are filmmakers grew tired of being sympathetic, stretching it and the shift makes the film feel incredibly The film argues that Bush Jr. was a heavy uneven. drinker-turned-Christian that constantly tried Overall, the film comes close to greatness, livingup to his father's ever-imposing standards, but is held back by its contradictory tone later and in this regard, the film works. I found all in the film. The performances are great, and of the scenes focusing on his rise to the Oval Oliver Stone's direction is surprisingly subdued. Office engaging and entertaining. I just feel that it should have been more evenly There's no doubt that Josh Brolin was the handled, and that's not asking much in my opin- perfect choice to play George W. Bush. His ion.Iminkthatfhisafilmfhatwillsplitaudiences portrayal is far from a simple caricature, andit's a heavily, and I'm torn in the middle. Special Photo

Carmike 12 Cinema RYAN'S ShowtJmes (Statesboro Mall) RATING TUESDAY WEDNESDAY fc^fafeik 4 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 4 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

Ceremony among other things. For those in JAPAN the Culture Program, these will compose the from page 5 majority of their classes, with a little amount of language, which is also at a slower pace. There are For those of you who don't know, Kanji also cultural excursions roughly every month. are Chinese pictogram-like characters. They We recently finished with a tour of a Toyota form the basis for the spelling of all nouns factory and showroom. and most verbs and adjectives in the Japanese I am also a member of the Iaido club, which language. They range from simple one-stroke is about the effective drawing and slashing of a lines to excruciatingly complex characters that Katana. We don't use real Katanas, but they are look nothing like what they represent, at least very accurate replicas, with differences being in my eyes. only in weight and the lack of a cutting edge, We also have a selection of culture classes for the safety of the club members of course. to choose from. I chose Bushido (The Way of Fortunately for me, my language classes are the Warrior) and Japanese Traditional Culture, slowing down to one chapter a day now, which Special Photo which covers Bushido, Kabuki, and the Tea is a great relief. Until next time, Sayonara. Want to be the Editor of a new publication? TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY THRU OUR LENS I PAGE 7

The 47th Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair took place last week from October 13-18. Fun at the Ogeechee fair TheKiwanisOgeecheeFairistheKiwanisClubofStatesboro'sonefundraiserayear. There's something for Exhibitors of all ages from Bulloch, Evans, Candler, Screven, Bryan, everyone: rides, arts, crafts, food, thrill shows, livestock, and much more. This year's main attraction was Jenkins and Tattnall counties are able to participate in the'fair. the addition of The Crazy Mouse roller coaster.

The fair allows the Kiwanis club to contribute more than $20,000 to charitable projects and organizations during the year. AH photos by Deborah Inskeep/STAFF PAGE 8 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 Fashion show to benefit Safe Haven Fashion dept raises awareness for domestic abuse By Shannon Knepp although the physical address of the shelter Assistant News Editor is not given publicly, many do not know they accept clothing donations as well as household The Georgia Southern Fashion Merchan- donations." dising program is pairing up with the Safe While the show is free, donations are ap- Haven House to promote Domestic Abuse preciated. There will be four donation boxes Awareness Month. at the fashion show for various items such as In order to raise awareness for domestic clothing, beauty supplies, canned food, and violence, a fashion show is being held on miscellaneous items, such as toothpaste. October 25. "A good 10-20 bags of clothing have been According to Endabuse.org, every year donated already," O'Brien said. 960,000 incidents of violence against a current Donations will also be taken up until the or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriendper show on Saturday. year to three million women who are physi- "People can continue to donate by cally abused by their husband or boyfriend bringing their donations, either clothing or are reported household, tothefashionshowthis Saturday," The fashion show will be sponsored by O'Brien said. the Fashion Presentation and Promotions "We chose to do a fashion showinstead class, and will be held at the Statesboro of just a clothing drive to bring awareness courthouse. to the community, to have some fun with Along with a fashion show, there will also selecting stylish clothing and to show the be two guest speakers talking at the show; Dr. empowerment of women and to just having Deborah Scott, and Valerie Williams. a good time while helping out those in need," Scott is a member of the Advisory Board O'Brien said. of Directors for Safe Haven. She is a nurse According to their web site, Safe Haven Special Photo and a caseworker at Safe Haven. is a non-profit organization whose goals are Williams is a survivor of domestic vio- to help end domestic violence against women lence. She has written two books based on and children. her experience. Safe Haven provides a place for women The proceeds from this event will be go- and children to go and offers safety to those ing to the Safe Haven house and the battered who need it. women and children they support. The fashion show will be held on Saturday According to Bridget O'Brien, a junior from 4 - 5 p.m. There will be food, a DJ, and Fashion Merchandising Major, and one of some of the latest fashions. the students who came up with the idea of teaming with the Safe Haven, "one in three women are victims of domestic abuse, and

Friday, October 17,2008 Officers responded to a drug com- plaint at Kennedy Hall Officers issued one traffic warning, assisted four motorists and responded to A jacket was taken from Kennedy one alarm. Hall.

A bicycle was taken from the Perform- Some money was taken from Watson ing Arts Center. Commons.

Saturday, October 18,2008 Some money was taken from Brannen Hall. • Officers assisted two motorists and responded to one alarm. Monday, October 20,2008

Two chairs and a cooler were taken Matthew James Chandler, 18, Lanier from the Paulson Stadium parking lot. Drive was arrested improper stopping on roadway, DUI under 21, underage posses- Sunday, October 19 2008 sion of alcohol, disorderly conduct.

Officers assisted one sick person. Someone reported that their Xbox was stolen from College Park Apartments. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,20081 THE GEORGE-ANNE DAJLY I PAGE 9 Solid hitting leads volleyball past Elon

GSU news service things out each day to workon and I think they're buying into that Our setters have really done a Georgia Southern hit .356 as a team, includ- good job and it helps that we've settled in to a ing .500 in the first set alone in a 3-0 (25-16, rotation. That group is getting some cohesion 25-22,25-13) sweep of Elon Sunday afternoon out on the court and developing some good at Hanner Fieldhouse. positive chemistry and I think that's paying The win is GSU s fifth in a row, the longest by dividends as well" the school since Nov. 2004. The Eagles improve The third set was all GSU. They jumped out to 12-11 overall and 6-3 in the Southern Confer- to a 5-1 lead and after Elon closed to 6-4, ran off ence. The Phoenix fall to 15-10 and 4-5. a 6-1 rally to eventually lead by 11 points. The "It was a good effort," said Georgia Southern Phoenix recorded a -.118 attack percentage in head coach Chad Callihan. "Our offense seems the set thanks to 10 errors. to be getting a little bit stronger each match and "That goes back to setting the tone," said that's what carried us today. We were executing Callihan. "During intermission we weren't real well in our serve receive and getting some solid happy with the way we started the match, just sideouts. Our serving could have been a little a lack of focus to begin. It wasn't that we were stronger at times as far as minimizing errors playing poorly, we just weren't taking care of but we also did a good job of getting them out our responsibilities as best we could. We tried to of system with our serve." make that a priority as we came out to start the The Eagles are hitting .360 as ateam over their third game and I was proud to see them come last two matches, posting their highest two totals out and respond." of the season. Four players hit .400 or better, led FreshmanBethanySanfordledallplayerswith by sophomore Michelle Uzoh who had six kills 11 kills. Freshman Lauren Claybaugh had 10 kills iii seven attempts (.857). and a .500 hitting percentage and Parker Small "The hitters are all working really hard," said added seven on 14 swings. Senior Mae Chabra Callihan. "They're listening and getting a little and junior Cristin Haines tallied match-high bit better each day in practice. We try to pick totals of 34 assists and 14 digs, respectively. Brandilyn Brown/STAFF AR 2009 ONCE ILTOWA SOAR MAXT ALL youR DREAMS COME TRUE, AMD 7M0SE Of M£W SJXlVEMTS, JQo! fipjpCy to Be a SOAR Leader! fincCout more at the SOAR Information Nights October 19th, 2otfi> & 21st at 7p.m. Lewis 3ia0C(m Sweetheart Circfk Application mformation available at ht^://adnussions.georgiasouthem.edu/orientatioiVleaders.html For more information contact the Office of Orientation at :r [email protected] . PAGE 10 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008 Women's soccer Four points from the top outshootApp. "...anyway you look at it, Eagle football just hasn't been the same for a long time!' State Mountaineers

for a second season as head coach. By Latrice Williams For those Eagle fans that are unfortunate Staff writer enough to remember the VanGorder Era, where the Eagles posted their worst record (3 - Sunday at Eagle Field, the Georgia 8) in the modern era of Eagle football, might Southern women's .soccer team faced off remember that five of the Eagles eight losses against the Appalachian State Mountain- came by a combined 14 points. eers. The Eagles lost to the Mountaineers "If you give us four points we're the num- by a score of 1-0. ber one team in the nation," stated senior The Eagles out did the Mountaineers wide receiver Raja Andrews after the App. in scoring attempts, 18-15, but App. State State game. maintained good control of the ball for One might be able to make a similar state- the first half. ment about the VanGorder year, which much Almost one minute into the first half, of Eagle nation would like to forget. Ashley Toussaint made a swift shot but As another r fresher for those who have Mountaineer goal keeper Caroline Clarke forgotten or didn't know, Mike Sewak, the was set to block the shot. Eagles coach before VanGorder, was with App. State dominated throughout the GSU for four seasons, posted a 35-14 record first half, attempting six corner kicks and and was relived of his duties after losing in nine shots that were all denied due to the the first round of the playoffs for the second Eagles defense. straight year. Throughout the remainder of the first So what does this all mean? Do the Eagles half, neither team found a way to score. just have a dark cloud that, for what ever Eagle Sara Oland attempted to make a reason, continually follows them, raining on shot right before halftime but was stopped their parade when victory is in sight? by ASU's goal keeper. Things happen, things don't always go the At the start of the second half, the way we might wish, but a team and a program Eagles showed more dominance on of- can only take so much heartbreak before fense. changes have to be taken into consideration. 12 out their 18 shot attempts were made Three coaches in four years, players have in the second half by the Eagles. came and gone, traditions were removed With 16 minutes remaining in the sec- and brought back, but anyway you look at it, ond half, Mountaineer Stephanie Balzano Eagle football just hasn't been the same for a assisted Amy Zihirski in the first and only Jared Siri/STAFF long time. point of the game. r COLUMN: SHOW-'METHE MAUNEY: the faithful readers and fans form your own The fact is that the current talent level on Coach Hart had plenty to say about opinions. the Eagles is as high as it has ever been, young her team's performance. ByMattMauney The 37-36 loss to the Mountaineers was the team or not. "I actually think we played good today Managing Editor of Operations Eagles third straight home defeat, the most As Andrew's said, four points the opposite for 90 minutes. We defended well, we made home losses in a season since Ghris Hatcher direction and the Eagles are looking at a top a lot of shot attempts, and we had some With the Eagles most recent loss, coming took over as head coach. ranking, a verypossible SoCon championship, pretty big saves," said Hart. "The girls at the hands of Appalachian State, there is a The last three losses were also to conference and a playoff birth. played extremely hard and didn't give up lot of finger pointing beginning to surface in opponents (Elon, Wofford, and App. State) With four games left for GSU, all against especially on the corner kicks from App Eagle Nation. and by a combined point differential of just conference opponents, the Eagles season is State which was a great team effort. We also As with most cases involving a sports team four points. far from over. made a lot of shot attempts. I think it was that is not quite living up to expectations, The Eagles, under Hatcher (10-8 in two Although nabbing one of the 16 playoff one of our better games, which is frustrat- this finger pointing is coming from many years with the Eagles), have been less than spots is highly unlikely, the Eagles sill have ing because we should have won." directions and is focused on a large array of stellar when it comes to close contests, holding a shot at slipping into the playoffs if they are The Mountaineers played a very scapegoats. a record of 3-5 in games finished by a margin able to run the table and end the season 7-4 physical game committing 20 fouls; ten Some are starting to question the coaching of three points or less. overall and 5-3 in the SoCon. in each half. staff, others the defense, some are calling out They are also 1 -3 in games decided in over- The question is: can the Eagles find a way AshleyToussainthad five shot attempts the quarterback, and some are blaming the time. Hatcher won his first overtime victory to turn their luck around and make that one and Lauren Santos had seven saves for the team as a whole. of his career in the third week of this season, crucial play, that one clutch defensive stop, and Eagles in the match. As a journalist, it is important to remain with a 34-27 win over Northeastern. most importantly, that one important coaching Georgia Southern continues to hold as objective as possible, even when column Hatchers .556 winning percentage is the decision when the game is on the line and up the 8th rank in the SoCon, two spots writing, where my personal opinions are al- worst in the modern era by an Eagle head coach for grabs in order to turn those unfortunate above App. State. lowed to be expressed. that has coached for more than one season, losses into vital victories? Friday (Oct. 25), the Lady Eagles travel So, instead of calling out anyone or some, both Brian VanGorder (.273 in 2006) and Well, I wish I had the answer, but what do to North Carolina to take on the University I will simply present the facts and let you, Frank Ellwood (.364 in 1996) did not return I know, I'm just a journalist. of North Carolina-Greensboro at 1 p.m. PAGE11 I CLASSIFIEDS THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,2008

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