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j ^| THE A www.GADaily.com UEORGE- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,2009 • VOLUME 82 • ISSUE 32 COVERING THE CAMPUS LIKE A SWARM OF GNATS Armed robberies THE SEARCH FOR GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S NEXT PRESIDENT CONTINUES reported on, Alden says that GSU values are'rare7 for research universities near campus By Ally Rakoczy By Robert Greene II Presidential Staff writer Staff writer candidate No. 6 There hasbeen an increase in crime in Raymond Alden, the sixth and final Name: Raymond Alden the Statesboro area recently with several candidate for the presidency at Georgia robberies both on and off campus. Cap- Southern, spoke to students, faculty and staff Present Position: Executive Vice tain Scott Branson of the Statesboro Police in an open forum on Oct. 1 at the Perform- President and Provost, Northern Department acknowledged the increase. ing Arts Center. Illinois University, DeKalb, III. "Personally, I think it's due to the Alden, who is currently the executive (since 2006) economy, as well as our growth in num- vice president and provost at Northern Il- bers in terms of population, whether that's linois University, emphasized the similarities Previous Positions: Executive Vice President (2003-2006), student or residential. I'm more inclined between GSU and the other institutions Provost (2000-2006) and Dean of to think it's mostly due to the economy' he has worked at, which include NTU, Old the College of Sciences (1997- said Branson. Dominion University and the University of 2000), University of Nevada, Las There have been several robberies Nevada at Las Vegas. Vegas, Nev. Director of the Applied recently on campus and in apartment "I think that you have the same sort of Marine Research Labratory, Old complexes around the area. According profile as all three institutions in some ways," Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. to police reports, on Sept. 26 there were saidAldenwhenaddressingwhy he decided (1982-1997) two robberies: a resident of the Exchange to apply for the position of president at GSU. was robbed of his wallet and cell phone He said that he hoped GSU would Education: Ph.D. in zoology from by unarmed men, and a Don Corleone's "hopefully not try to reinvent what every- the University of Florida and a employee wasrobbedat gunpoint of$100 body else has done in becoming a research B.A/B.S. in Biology from Stetson University. cash and thepizzathathewas delivering. university in the last several hundred years." According to Branson, while there He added that GSU couldbe a "different type Honors: Commendation of has been one arrest made, both cases are of research university, one that engages with Excellence from Governor of Va. still open, and there is a possibility that students and their scholarship and engages (1995), Outstanding Researcher they could be connected. its external constituencies." Award from Old Dominion "We cannot rule out that they're not Alden also said, "Georgia Southern has a University (1988) and member of related. Human nature would lead you lot of the same values. Your strategic themes Beta Beta Beta (since 1969) to believe that they are related and they are very similar to the strategic imperatives might be," said Branson. at NIU and strategic goals at UNLV, so I Professional Memberships: American The Exchange had no comment on recognize them. I also truly believe they Charles Minshew/STAFF Association for the Advancement of Sciences (since 1974), American the incident, and Don Corleone's was not are important." Raymond Alden spoke to faculty, staff and students at an open forum on Chemical Society (1988-1996) and available for comment "In this institution, I see an opportunity Thursday at the PAC. Alden is the final candidate for the presidency. American Association of State Colleges Casey Newborn, a sophomore public that interests me because it's the sort of in- interested in the university'' Alden played "seldom successful" in the realm of higher and Universities (since 2000) relations maj or, lives in the Exchange and stitution I believe I understand," he said. He up the diversity in styles of the five differ- education. He said that he believed that "all said that she has been making an effort also said it was important for a university to ent presidents he has worked with during kinds of constituencies should be consulted for advocating an institution's programs to be more aware of her surroundings. engage "all aspects of the internal university, his career. and have input into major decisions." Alden and its initiatives... because if a leader is See CRIME Page 3 plus all the external constituencies that are Alden said that a top-down style is also said presidents "need to have a passion See ALDEN Page 3

NEWS Three-Day Forecast Become a fan of The George-Anne New changes coming Today Wednesday Thursday to Homecoming royalty Partly Cloudy Thunderstorms Clear onFacebookat competition. Page 6^ ^^htjM^ 79/67 88/61 85/59 www.facebook.com/thegeorgeanne PAGE 2 I Ml THEGEORGE-ANMg I TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,2009 Professor of biostatistics named to American Public Health Association By Whitney Baker involved in policy, advancing evidence-based quality of students in all areas of public health decisions and changes in practice that are sup- Guest writer practice and educating non-statisticians on and especially biostatistics. ported by evidence." the need for statistical thinking to facilitate "Finally, I think this is a wonderful personal Peaces accomplishments include chair of On Sept. 28, Karl E. Peace, a biostatistics better public health decisions, so I hope to achievement for Dr Peace. I wish him success the Training"Committee of the Biostatistics professor in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of make progress in these areas during my term." andl knowfhe biostatistics faculty will support Section of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Public Health, was chosen as chair-elect of When asked how he felt about being chosen him in his new leadership role." Association, where he developed workshops on the statistics section of the American Public as chair-elect of the American Public Health Now that Peace has a chance to make an even statistical aspects of basic research programs Health Association. Asso ciation he said," I was surprised that I was greater impact in the world of public health and statistical aspects of clinical drug develop- Peace is a Georgia Cancer Coalition elected. Although I heldleadership positions in with the focus on the rural and undeserved ment programs. Distinguished Cancer Scholar and senior re- other associations, our Jiann-Ping Hsu College who are in need ofbetter delivery, public health When Peace was chair of the Biopharma- search scientist. He has created over a dozen of Public Health is young and therefore is not education, outreach, practice and services. ceutical Section of the ASA, he formulated 12 scholarship endowments at GSU and has been as well known as other Schools or Colleges of Peace clearly asserts what he wishes to ac- groups involving about 200 statisticians across working the last 12 years to ensure that GSU Public Health in the APHA. So I was surprised complish as Chair-Elect of the Statistics Section the pharmaceutical industry, academia and the is at the forefront of biostatistics and public but honored to learn that I was elected." of the APHA. government to identify and develop position health programs. Though Peace expressed that he was taken "I want to form three committees within pieces on statistical issues in drug research Peace's research areas are drug research back by his recent election, many of his col- the Statistics Section of the APHA. One: Sta- and development, which led to publication of and clinical development, including the as- legues believe that he will do an excellent job. tistical Thinking to Inform Policy Decisions; a book on the topic. sessment of safety of pharmaceutical products "I think that his election as chair-elect will two: Advancing Evidence-based Practice and Through these accomplishments, Peace and clinical trial methodology, and applied bring the benefit of his statistical and research three: Educating Non-statisticians on the Need hopes to draw from these experiences dur- public health research. knowledge to public health researchers at for Statistical Thinking," he said. "The charge ing his term in the American Public Health Well-versed in the areas of statistics in which a national level," said biostatistics professor to these groups will be to develop educational Association. he was elected, Peace shared his intentions on Robert Vogel. "I am most hopeful that his and implementation strategies for the three "Dr. Peace is a great man with enormous his reasons to run for the position in which leadership will improve the quality of statisti- identified areas. Change requires time. The contribution to the biostatistics society as he now holds. cal analysis in public health research and the efforts during my term are not likely to be well as the general public," said biostatistics "I ran on the platform wanting to see the literature. I am also hopeful that his election realized until after my term, but certainly the professor Din Chen. "He dedicated his life to statistical section of the APHA become more will provide a boost in both the quantity and public will accrue benefit from better policy his work and his profession."

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ONNEW THE CORNER LOCATION OF US 67 AND THE BYPASS 09 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,2009 I THE GEORGE-ANNE NEWS I PAGE 3 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS They are investing huge amounts of public funds to try enrollment into a university is by having a winning The George-Anne ts the official student newspaper of - ALDEN to duplicate our system of higher education. I think season, and that athletics are "an important part of a Georgia Southern University, owned and operated by GSU students using facilities provided by the university.The from page 1 that's a very risky situation," said Alden. president's portfolio." newspaper is the oldest continuously published newspa- per in Bulloch County and Statesboro, Ga. The newspaper passionate about its institutional cause, so to speak, Alden said that, despite the pressure on higher When asked whether students are customers, Alden is a designated public forum for the Georgia Southern community. Opinions expressed herein are those of the it tends to be contagious among the people that hear education to be "fast" and "cheap," he was still optimistic said that this "suggests the negative side of customer is student writers and editors and DO NOT necessarily reflect those of the faculty, staff or administration of GSU, about it." about its future. He added that the values he's found at always right." Instead, Alden said that students should the Student Media Advisory Board or the University Sys- tem of Georgia. The newspaper is published twice weekly, Alden believes a president should "be willing to GSU are "rare at doctoral-research universities. There be seen as "partners for their education." on Tuesdays and Thursdays, during most of the academic year. Any questions regarding content should be directed delegate responsibility, empower members of the uni- are manyuniversities where undergraduate education's Alden said that his strength as a leader is in planning, to the student editor by phone at 912.478.5246 or at gaeditonsigeorgiasouthern.edu. Readers may access the versity community, to be entrepreneurial in advancing kind of an inconvenient necessity, and that students are but that his primary weakness in going to be coming in newspaper and its archives at www.godaily.cofn. the goals of this institution, because if you don't do that treated largely as numbers." asanewpresidentandlearningthelandscape'bnthefly' ADVERTISING: The newspaper accepts advertising as a community service to help defray publication costs, you can stifle creativity and innovation." He said that At the beginning of the question and answer session, Alden also said that the humanities and the arts inquiries should be directed to the ADS or PAGES, P.O. Box 8001, Georgia Southern Universtiy, or by catling "institutions that are more laissez-faire, a collection Alden was asked about access for students to his ad- must remain important to a research university. "Any 912.4 78.5418 or 912.478-0566. You can fax any questions of free agents, tend to be not very effective at best and ministration. Alden responded by saying that students university of this size must have liberal arts and social to 912.478.7113 or e-mail orfs n&georgi'asouthern.edu. DISTRlBUTION:The newspaper is distributed free to the chaotic at worse." "have a unique role in being partners in developing a sciences," said Alden. He said that often companies community of GSU. Alden pointed to the budget being the most impor- strategic plan. They know what they and their peers want English maj ors who excel in critical thinking and COLOPHONE: The magazine is printed by The Statesboro Herald Publishing Co. In Statesboro, Ga. Body copy in tant issue facing higher education, but he also said there are interested in. They know what roadblocks are in a can be trained later. The George-Anne is 10 point Minion Pro on 12 leading. Standard headline size is 40 point Myriad Pro. For more in- are three other issues that are important - affordability, given institution. They know, if not what they want a Alden answered a question comparing GSU to the formation about the newspaper, please call 912.478.7459, or e-mafl the the director of student media at kcallaway® access and accountability. Alden said that public higher degree in, what some of their peers who follow, would University ofGeorgiaandotherlargeresearch universi- georgiosouthern.edu. education has "witnessed a decrease in public support, be interested in having a degree in. ties by saying that he didn't "want to develop a culture SUPPORT: The George-Anne is funded primarily through revenue from advertisements placed in the paper and both from the state and the federal government" and "Quite frankly, they have vested interest in making of other universities of ignoring undergraduates." He receives additional support, in part, from the Student that this situation has caused a rise in tuition rates. He sure that their degree only increases in relative value also said that he wanted to maintain professor-student Activities Budget Commitee. STUDENTS BEWARE: the George Anne screens all said this situation comes as there is greater demand for as they go out into whatever field of choice they have," interaction. advertisements prior to publication. The magazine strives to accept ads for legitimate products and services only. access to higher education. Alden also tied this situation said Alden. At the end of his remarks, Alden said that he Students are urged to exercise caution when replying to ads-particularly those which require a credit card number, in to the current efforts at globalization. Alden said, "I think we have to be realistic" about enjoys "seeing others succeed," and that he wants "to other personal information, or money in advance of the delivery of a product or service. Students are also urged "Atthesametimethe U.S. publicpolicyisdoing this, the role athletics play in recruiting and bringing people see an institution that has somewhere to go, and I'd to report to the newspaper any suspicious offers which they might see in an ad. Remember, if an offer seems too other emerging countries are doing just the opposite. to the campus. He added that the best way to get greater like to help it." good to be true, it probably is. DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: The deadline for reserving space and submitting advertising copy is Noon, one week prior spike in crime. We have it every year, but to say that munity where we look out for each other. If you look to the Intended publication date. For more information, CRIME this year we may have a little bit more [crime], yes, at our numbers compared to other places we have a rate cards, sample publications, contact the advertising from page 1 manager or student media director. that would probably be correct," said Brunson. favorable rate," said Lewis. PROOFING/ERRORS/OMISSIONS: The newspaper makes every reasonable effort to correct and complete "It makes me scared to walk to my car sometimes too. I "We have increased our patrols and are work- The university reserves Eagle Alerts for the situa- information in advertisements. However the advertiser is responsible for any errors in advertisements and its think it's a horrible situation and they should make an ing closely with Georgia Southern's campus police, tions with the highest threat level to students, so lately liability for adjustments is limited to the amount of space basically exchanging information and trying to find the error occupied in the ad. Further, the newspaper is effort to increase security as soon as possible," she said. there have been campus alerts and messages from not responsible for any damages caused due to an ad's Mackenzie Stratton, a senior public relations ma- leads. We haven't found a rhyme or reason for the the dean issued making students aware of the recent omission form a particular edition and its responsibility solely is to reschedule the ad in the next regular edition at jor, said while she wasn't really noticing an increase crimes. They seem to be kind of sporadic right now;' crime on campus. the regular advertising rates. in crime, she has begun taking a proactive approach said Brunson. However, the easiest way to prevent crime, accord- CIRCULATION INFORMATION: Mail subscriptions are not available at this time. However, readers may visit our web to her safety. According to Brunson, the "silent witness" pro- ing to Brunson, is to be aware of the surroundings site for free access to current and past issues. Visit www. gadoiiy.com to view online rssues.The George-Anne is dis- "I don't know if I necessarily have noticed there's gram is run through the university's police department and lock your doors. tributed free of charge on the Georgia Southern campus * and surrounding areas. been an increase in crime but my complex has passed on its website and is a completely confidential way to "Don't be an easy victim. Be aware of your sur- NOTICE; Readers may pick up one free copy, and a sec- out a lot of papers about locking your car and locking report information about crimes in the area. roundings ... if you feel something is not right, go with ond for a roommate or acquaintance, at distribution sites. Additional copies are 50 cents each and are available at your valuables and your apartment," said Stratton. Dean of Students Georj Lewis acknowledged the your instinct and don't be a target," said Brunson. "Any the Williams Center. However, unauthorized removal of additional copies from a distribution site constitutes theft According to Brunson, crime usually fluctuates in crimes in the area but felt that GSU still has one of information is valuable to us. Somebody knows what's under Georgia law, a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine and/or jail time. Editors will seek to have any relation to the student population in town. the safest campuses around. going on with these robberies and every call or lead person(s) who removes more than the authorized number of copies from distribution sites prosecuted to the full "Normally, when students come back we have a "I definitely feel that it's a safe campus. It's a com- will be investigated. All calls wills remain confidential." extent of the law. Submission of Letters to the Editor The George-Anne Daily welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and guest columns. All copy submitted should be 350 words or less, typed, and sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. All submissions must be signed and include phone number for verification. GSU students should include their academic 4 ge«Anne Opinions major, year at Georgia Southern University, and hometown. The editors reserve the right to edit or reject any submission. Tuesday, October 6,2009 B GSU Presidential Candidate Report Card Our View: Choose Brooks Keel G The Presidential Search and Screen Committee For example, in 2008, EA Sports moved to Ba- s Student Employee Vision Educational Community has completed their on-campus interview process ton Rouge, bringing 200 jobs to that community. Candidate lu- Focus Focus for GSU Experience Relationship Overall for Georgia Southern presidential candidates, and At the same time, negotiations for a "Center for it can be .quickly said that the committee did an Digital Innovation'' began. This type of economic outstanding job in bringinghighquahty'candidates development is needed for abeneficial relationship ll to campus. between Statesboro and GSU. As you can see in our report card, no candidate Keel has also faced the challenges of a tough scored lower than a "B" Any of these candidates budget crisis in Louisiana. He believes in allowing 11 B+ B- B A B- would be a fine choice to serve as GSU's 12th presi- Dean's to make the small budget cuts, instead of dent, however there can only be one, instantly "cutting across tjie board" Afterseriouslyanalyzingmesix candidates, The Keelbehevesmatdepartmentsshoulddetermine Kathleen Long George-Anne endorses Brooks Keel, who currently which faculty members receive tenure, andhe feels serves as the vice chancellor of research and eco- that non-tenure track faculty are beneficial to GSU. 0 nomic development at Louisiana State University, Keel also recognizes the student-centered focus as our university's next president, that GSU has fostered forsomanyyears. During his ,..*■■ Keel understands the economic and academic forum at GSU, Keel said that in five to 10 years, he challenges that face GSU. His vision is clear and wants to see undergraduate students participating B- A- A- B- A- B+ his experience in forming partnerships with in research projects and service learning. communities,corporations, faculty, students and By choosing Keel as GSU's next president, we David Belcher alumni is what's needed to push GSU forward will not only realize his vision of becoming the AtLouisianaState,Keelhas been instrumental in "flagship uJviversityofSoumGeorgia"butwemight creating jobs for the Baton Rouge community while also become Georgia'snumber one university, while academically advancing the university. still holding on to our student-centered culture. A B- A A+ B- A- Leaving on a jet plane... f Belinda McCarthy] Well, this is it. After advantages in the world. months of preparation, I think this is something we take for granted, the I'm leaving Statesboro ability to get up in the morning and drive to work, to get for two weeks to film a cup of Starbucks on the way and listen to satellite radio my new production in through our iPods while checking our e-mail. The vast Ethiopia, "Land of majority of people around the world do not live like that, A- A- A A+ A *m Higher Peace." This and it's hard to comprehend. I've seen the commercials James Kicklighter week has been ridicu- for the starving children, but I have never seen it up front Aaron Podolefsky is a senior public lously stressful between and personal. Truth be told, I don't know if I'm ready, relations major from lastweekendatAtlanta's because our film is going to profile the lives of orphaned Claxton, Ga. He is a staff columnist for the PeachtreeVillagelnter- children. How do we comprehend the stark contrast in George-Anne. national Film Festival, our upbringing versus theirs? sorting through new When I was little, my Nana Dot would always have a equipment, preparing work for classes and generally freezer full of frozen ice bars. You know, the ones in the figuringoutfinallogisticsforthe30individualsjoiningme plasticthat come inboxesof 100? Anyway, afterplaying, all A A+ A+ A+ A A+ across the country. Through all of the business and busy- of my friends would raid the freezer and have as many as Brooks Keel ness, I've started thinking about what we're going to see. we wanted. Shortly after, we'd play "Candy Communion," One of my favorite quotes about travel is from Pico when we would partake in Coke and Tootsie Rolls while Iyer: "We travel initially to lose ourselves, we travel next someone played the organ. Sure, it's simple and silly, but I to find ourselves." This is something I believe holds true can't envision a world where that is not the norm. for anyone who visits other places because each new ex- In our culture of instant access, I wonder if seeing D i perience finds a new discovery about yourself. I've been these things on a-daily basis degrades how conditions very fortunate in my life to learn from people around the truly are in the "real world," outside of our first-world B+ A B A- A world, but this time is different. For the first time in my bubble. Sometimes, you just have to run through the life, I truly will experience what it is like to not have any looking glass to find out. Raymond Alden TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,2009 I !£' €?t;C EWS I PAGE 5 Southern Express buses not changing route in near future ByCoryMylander standing out in the rain for awhile waiting on Guest writer the bus to arrive, but I understand their need for caution." Students who wish the Georgia Southern While Bily said she is okay with the current bus route would run in both directions will route, other students would like the busses to be wishing for a while. run in both directions. According to birector of Parking and "I think it would be much more conve- Transportation Bob Chambers, GSU has been nient for students if the buses ran in both using the same route for four years. directions," said junior Amanda Scott. "A lot "The current route was set up in the fall of of people park at the RAC and take the bus 2005 when the Southern Express began," said to their classes, but if you have a class in the Chambers. "The primary reason we run in one Forest Drive building, you end up taking the direction is to keep head times — the amount bus all the way around campus. It takes a lot of time between each bus — at a minimum. longer and doesn't make sense." If you had half the buses running in opposite According to Chambers, there are eight directions, the head times in each direction to 10 buses operating during the busiest part would be doubled. On days with inclement of the day. Each bus seats 34-36 passengers weather, head times have significant impact and can hold another 12-15 standees when on rider comfort." crowded. The main challenge for Southern Ex- Frequent Southern Express rider Samantha press is dealing with class-change rush hours. Bily has noticed the discomfort on the bus "During class-change rush hours, we either when the weather is bad. add a bus or move one from the regular route Jessenia Martinez/STAFF "More people seern to ride the bus when it to the express route or vice versa as needs Students get on the Southern Express bus at the Russell Union bus stop. is raining outside, which crowds the busses," dictate," said Chambers. said Bily. "I think the drivers have to be more While reversing the route is not an option "We added some hours of service this year future, we will probably continue to expand to deal with the additional students on campus service by adding hours and/or buses as the . cautious in the rain, too, so it takes them longer right now, there are a few changes to Southern Gu to get to each stop. Its a little irritating to be Express that might be occurring in the future. this fall," said Chambers. "As we move into the enrollment numbers continue to rise."

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I support what they're activities, a different point scale and new points" and there will be several spirit awards going with, because it is their thing, voting rules, the familiar tradition of home- given to various groups based on their par- but I kind of would've liked them coming has taken on a new face. ticipation in the spirit and tradition activities. to ease it in for the year." Some of the new changes include a re- There is an all-spirit winner, a non-Greek According to Hueber, he hasn't structured voting set up. Only seniors, by student organization spirit award, a Greek heard any direct complaints from hours, may run for queen or king this year. spirit trophy, a residence hall spirit trophy students. Also, instead of having only queens and and an apartment complex spirit trophy. "No student has come to me kings, students can now elect four dukes and According to Baker, they took time to and issued any negative reactions. dutchesses from the freshmen, sophomore make all the changes this year. I would encourage them to come and junior classes. "It wasn't a decision made overnight," by and talk to Beth Freeman or While students can vote on the representa- said Baker. Rachel Baker," said Hueber. tives for the dukes and dutchesses, a winner "Coming into this homecoming [the deci- Baker explained the reason for will not be selected. sion] was made by the [Traditions Council] the change for wanting to get more Students may only vote for the duke exec board," said Beth Freeman, coordinator students involved in the homecom- or dutchess within their class standing by in the office of student activities and home- ing events. hours, not year. coming advisor. "Some of [the changes] were Therefore, a student with 12 hours could She said the reason the decision was made from looking at other institu- vote for a freshman duke and dutchess, but primarily by the Traditions Council execu- tions and how they were running someone with 80 hours could vote for a junior tive board was due to the fact that the larger it. We wanted to get as many class duke and dutchess. Traditions Council had not been created yet. people participating as possible," Another change from last year includes "All the changes that were made to home- said Baker."We really want the special photo the elimination of the interview portion for coming were finalized by the Traditions organizations to work with their the homecoming candidates. Council exec, board. They had the final say," candidates." "really cute", she doesn't think that the new "For the past four years the interview has said Charlie Hueber, director of student According to Hueber, the changes were points structure allows for all organizations not effected the outcome," said Rachel Baker, activities and homecoming advisor. about improving the process. to have a fair chance—large or small. homecoming chair in the Office of Student Students have had mixed reactions about "Essentially it was looking at ways to "I don't believe that royalty points should Activities. changes this year. Panhellenic Association make the entire process better for everyone be combined with spirit points. I think any "The winner was always determined by president Courtney Cannon felt that the involved," said Hueber. organization that signs up should have a popular vote," said Baker. students were not considered enough when According to Hueber, they looked at other good change of winning. This point system According to Baker, the lack of consistent the changes were made. universities and sawhowtheyran their home- denies the chance to have their organization judges also played a role in the elimination "I don't think that they really took the coming events and decided to use what they win—large or small," said Drury. of the interview portion. time to talk to the students and see what we found to make GSU's homecoming better. According to Baker, the size disparity This year, the winning king and queen will wanted. I'm speaking not as a Greek, but as However, some students feel that the between organizations is what led to them be determined by 50 percent participation a student; it bothers me that they didn't see changes are replacing old traditions with placing a cap on participation for all events points and 50 percent popular vote. what the students wanted as a whole," said newer, less popular ones. and allowing organizations to pair together. The scores will be calculated by dividing ' Cannon. "One of things that bothers me the most "There has been a lot of confusion," said the total number of votes for a candidate by Temoh Nesbitt, a member of Kappa Alpha is that the Traditions Council is supposed to Baker."Whenever there is change, there is the total number of student votes possible Psi Incorporated, a fraternity with twenty encourage traditions that are already here at some resistance," she said. and adding it to the organization's spirit members, thinks the changes won't negatively Georgia Southern, and I feel like whoever While Baker and Freeman acknowledge points divided over the total number of spirit affect his chapter. mandated these changes did so to make new that there may be changes made to the system points possible. "In an organization with 20 members, traditions," said Sarah Jane Drury, president next year, according to Baker nothing will There are 12 different events in which if 10 of us have to go to something, that's of Kappa Delta sorority. be changed this fall. organizations can earn participation points, not that bad. I don't see it being a problem," She went on to add that while she can "There haven't been any changes and we most of which have an entry fee in addition said Nesbitt. appreciate some of the changes, overall she haven't made any places to make changes," to the candidate entry fees student organi- Paul Tenzel, a senior chemistry major who felt that students did not get any input. said Baker. zations pay. works in the Office of Student Activities, felt "I have talked to some other people and Baker said she would be happy to explain These points are in addition to "legacy that, while he thinks the changes themselves they were really upset that students didn't the changes to any student group that needed points" which give organizations an addi- are good, the pace at which they've been feel like they had any input into the decision clarification and that they can email osa@ tional five points for incorporating Georgia implemented wasn't right. making process. This is student-wide—not georgiasouthern.edu. Southern traditions into their participation. "I think over time it will be good, but I just Greeks," said Drury. "We feel we did give student opinions and Students can earn another extra point on think an initial jump start to it might've been Drury added that while the spirit awards student voices and we hope that students top that for creativity. Some of the legacies a little quick. A little warning might have been and things like painting on the windows are embrace the changes," said Baker. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,2009 I I PAGE 7 Hunger banquet raises awareness about the impact of homelessness By Vincent Garrett Jr. interesting activities that give the students tmm =

Guest writer an opportunity to step into the shoes of a ■ family of a completely different class. m How many times have you walked past a Janna Pennington, coordinator of service homeless man in need and neglected to look learning for the Office of Student Leadership NfP-" P his way? How many hungry families have and Civic Engagement, said, "This year we you known without thinking to lend them intend to have an even greater impact on the \ a helping hand? students and community than in past events." The time has come for the students to The students will be given cards upon 4 & gp> , give back to the community while at the arrival to the banquet which will determine i - ;* same time enjoying a learning experience. their level of poverty and thus what they will Hunger and Homelessness Week is upon eat that night. 1 us and it is now time to give to those in need There will be upper, middle and lower "K Szm. who reside in Statesboro. class meals offered. This will make the stu- Georgia Southern has held its Hunger dents step a little out of their comfort zone V **jq^ and Homelessness Week for nearly 10 years. and feel what it's like to be in a lower class This time has been spent attempting to draw than they're used to. attention to the issues of homelessness in There will be discussion groups after the V our community and abroad. banquet in order to spark conversation be- m\ One part of this entire week of opportuni- tween the classes experienced at the banquet ties to help enhance the Statesboro area is and assess how the students handled being / ^^t/tjiS^^m.' K1- . the OXFAM hunger banquet. in the predicaments that they were in. According to Heather Jo Harralson, who The speaker at this event will be Helen * &j is helping to organize the banquet, "The OX- Graf, coordinator for the department of FAM hunger banquet is an attempt to raise public health. i *»fc awareness about the range of homelessness Allison Beasley, coordinator of the hunger Special photo in our area." banquet, said, "This event is unique in that OXFAM America is a leadership team it not only teaches us about hunger and are able to approach the issue from a better The OXFAM hunger banquet will be that is attempting to end hunger in the poverty, but also allows us to experience it. angle and develop solutions with a deeper held tonight at 6 p.m. in the Russell Union United States. Through developing empathy, and not the understanding of the feelings and emotions Ballroom. The price of admission is two The banquet holds many lessons and more common response of sympathy, we involved." canned food items. GSU switches to new student e-mail system and lessens students fees

By Kelsey Sorrell sense to make this switch to a Google system students money, but it also has more space chats directly from the browser, eliminating Guest writer since most of the student population was for storage. While the old system could any wait that a normal email would require. already there." only hold eight gigs, the new one can store The chat system can also show a student's Georgia Southern makes its official con- Senior James Buck was one of those enough for a student to never have to delete status, allowing others to know whether they version to the new My Apps e-mail account students. a single email. are available to talk. for all students this week. "It was always really annoying to have to Senior Jaden Payne prefers the new My There is a calendar section within the new Out of the entire student body, 89 percent check my old e-mail account and Georgia Apps in comparison to the old email account. email system that can easily schedule ap- have already made the switch. The remaining Southern's too. It just made more sense to "It has more options than the old email pointments, allow students to share project 11 percent who have not will be automati- forward the e-mails," he said. system did and I like that you can read an calendars with each other, and embed daily, cally converted. This switch is important to the university entire message thread without having to go weekly or monthly calendars in Google Sites Any student can still access the old e- as the old system required students to pay back and forth between sent and received or on any web pages. mail account after the final conversion has a student technology fee in order to keep it messages," she said. My Apps is now even mobile, allowing been made. running. The new My Apps e-mail system My Apps is more than just email, it gives students to view it on their BlackBerrys Ronald Stalnaker, the assistant director requires no extra fees as it remains free for a place for students to store documents and iPhones. of the Information Systems Department and all students. along with a collaboration system in which Students can have technology ready and the head of the My Apps project, shared his Stalnaker said that the information students can share documents with each available where before on the old system, confidence in this new system. technology services department decided other. It also has blogs that offer helpful they could not. "According to research, 75 percent of all to make the switch since the license for the tips and tricks for students that is updated For more information, visit http://blogs. current students already had their Georgia old system expires in January and the new every Friday. georgiasouthern.edu/googleapps to learn Southern e-mail forwarded to a Google or system has some major advantages. My Apps also has a Google chat where the benefits and usage of the new My Apps Yahoo account," he said. "It made better Not only does the My Apps email save students can participate in video and audio email account. FOR EXCLUSIVE ENT Make sure to visit www.gadaily.com for web-exclusive content: 8 Features A review of the recently released horror-comedy "Zombieland" The George-Anne Tuesday, October 6,2009 Spotlight on student leaders: MeShae' Hankerson ByAllyRakoay helped her mold her leadership style and allowed Staff writer her to grow as a leader. "Being president and working with people of MeShae' Hankerson, a senior public relations different personalities...has allowed me to see major, has become one of Georgia Southerns most things from a lot of different perspectives because recognized leaders on campus. As president of when I'm making decisions in a regular student her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated, organization, I'm able to see things from a Greek president of the Traditions Council and former standpoint and a student standpoint," she said. Southern Orientation And Registration leader for As a leader in multiple organizations, Hanker- two years running, Hankerson has firmly imbed- son has learned to mold hef leadership style to one ded herself in the leadership landscape of GSU. that incorporates all members of the organization However, Hankerson hasn't always been so and allows everyone involved to have a voice. involved on campus."My first semester as a fresh- "I'd definitely say I'm a hands-on leader. I man I played intramural sports and all my other don't like telling people to do anything if I'm not friends were really involved," said Hankerson. willing to do it myself. There's so much more According to Hankerson, her friends' involve- involved in the [leadership] process than simply ment on campus drove her to seek leadership facilitating," she said. opportunities. SarahJane Goodwin/STAFF MeShae'Hankerson is involved in many on-campus organizations, including theTraditions Council. According to Hankerson, the most important "I lived in Johnson Hall [my freshman year] component of her leadership style is the relation- and I wanted to start doing stuff, so I ended up Her advice for freshmen, who, much like her using one opportunity to acquire others. ships she forms with the group members. joining DIMES, which was a fashion organization Eagle-to-Eagle students, want to get involved "Being involved with SOAR gave me an op- "I want them to be able to come to me and talk and it all just started from there," she said. but don't know where to start is to simply ask portunity to see a lot of different things on campus. to me not as a supervisor, but as a friend. I think She then found herself involved in the Office questions. When I was doing maybe one or two things, SOAR people are more likely to invest themselves in of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, "It doesn't matter whether you ask someone allowed me to open the door to all the other op- something if they feel like their opinions matter," which boosted her enthusiasm and encouraged that's older or in a student leadership position. portunities," said Hankerson. said Hankerson. "I think it's important for us to her to get more involved on campus. Just ask questions," said Hankerson."If you go to She also cites her involvement in Greek Life be open to others and their opinions and ideas." It was through the Office of Student Leadership an event and see someone in charge, go ask him as an important foundation to her leadership For Hankerson, one of the most important and Civic Engagement that Hankerson found one or her how to get involved. Even if you don't want experience. things is not simply leading in the present but of her most rewarding experiences. to be in a leadership position... it's just going out "I think being Greek has helped me because, leaving a legacy for others to remember. "I was part of the first group of the Eagle-to to things and embracing opportunities, whatever for one, being a part of a Greek organization is dif- "I want to show all students that it doesn't Eagle peer mentoring program. Doing that was opportunities come your way." ferent from being a part of a regular organization. matter where you come from. Anyone can excel one of my most influential leadership positions She said that if students go to events and It's a lifetime commitment, not simply something at Georgia Southern. All you have to do is take because I've been able to see all of my mentees show their face often enough, people will begin you do for four years," said Hankerson. advantage of the opportunities you are given," said grow," said Hankerson. to remember them, so when they do want to get She cites this level of commitment as a major Hankerson. "A lot of times students are afraid to "All of my mentees are involved on campus involved, there will be people to help. factor in the development of her leadership skills. step out of the box. I just want people to be able now and it's exciting watching them grow up." For Hankerson, it's about opening doors and Her position as president of her sorority also has to say, 'I can do this because Meshae' did."

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By Daniel Fitzgerald metal fans who did not realize that the album and can hold its own against some of the most enjoy the songs in which he utilizes his own Guest writer and show aimed to pay homage to the culture, brutal death metal albums out there. voice better, as it is much cleaner and sounds as well as promote it. Some changes to the band's style have been more natural. Do you enjoy listening to bands that discuss It was also critiqued for its reliance on the made, which some fans would say dumb down Even if you are not a fan of the show, if important issues like hitting people with the context of the show and because many people the overall sound and lyrical content. you like metal I would definitely suggest the front of helicopters or being killed by mer- who did not watch "Metalocalypse" would not I would say this is a good thing, as the real album. For those who do watch the show, I maids? Well, if you do, then you are either a enjoy the album. life band tries to sound more like the way they am sure you already planned on buying it. fan of the Adult Swim show "Metalacolypse," "Dethalbum II," however, aims to overcome want to sound and less similar to how the show Even though most of the lyrics are inde- or you just really enjoy cheesy lyrics. that handicap and proves itself to be a brutal portrays their fictional counterpart. cipherable, purposefully, of course, they are Made popular by the television show, the and fun metal album in its own right. The lead singer and creator of the show, meant to insight humor and are in no way band Dethklokhas established its own identity But, with songs titled "I Tamper with Evi- Brendon Small, also changed his voice for the serious. I do not think it would be possible since it went on tour last year following the dence at the Murder Site of Odin" and "Laser album to sound more like he does live. to get away with a song titled "The Cyborg release of its first album "Dethalbum". "Deth- Cannon Deth Sentence," it is hard to take Some fans of "Metalocalypse" would argue Slayers" if you were serious about it. album" remade songs featured in the popular the band seriously at first glance without the that not using Nathan Explosion's voice, the The band is currently on tour with Mast- show and debuted at #21 on the Billboard context of the show's humor. fictional lead singer in the program, is unfaith- odon and is coming to Atlanta Nov. 5. At Top 200 list. Despite the cheesy titles and lyrics, which ful to the show. Small does, however, emulate this point, the best deal starts at around $35 A blatant parody of death metal, the first are meant to parody the frequent silliness of Explosion's voice in almost all of the songs online. If I can scrounge up the cash I will album was heavily critiqued by some death death metal, the album itself is exciting, fast to a certain degree, but I have found that I see you all there.

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By GSU News Service with a 201 (-15). Kopsick bested the previous ment in a 32nd place tie with a 217 (+1). Monte the par-72 Savannah Quarters Country Club. record set in 2003 by four strokes. posted a 78 on the final 18. "Today was a tough day for the team. We beat Finishing one stroke behind Monte, teammate Scorecard Results Redshirt-freshman Florian Sander earned some very talented teams in the tournament, but Ryan Zabroske capped off the tournament with a his second 'Top 10' collegiate finish in his first we are disappointed in our performance today," final round 2-over 74. Zabroskes 218 placed him 1) Florida State - (834/-30) year competing as an Eagle, carding a 211 (-5) said head coach Larry Mays. "With harder pin in a tie for 39th place. 2) Texas Tech -(850/-14) tournament total at the Gary Koch Intercollegiate placements today, the course played a little Reflecting his opening round, junior Logan T3) Virginia-(852/-12) Sunday. Sander helped lead the Georgia Southern tougher and the boys had to manage some windy Blondell shared 51st place with a final round 76. T3) Florida -(852/-12) golf team to a ninth-place finish shooting a team conditions." Senior Spence Fulford finished the tournament in 5) North Florida-(854/-10) total 862 on the par-72 Old Memorial Golf Club. Sander led the way for the Eagles, earning the a tie for 67th at 226 after a final round 78. 6) Augusta State - (855/-9) Florida State took the tournament title setting teams lowest round on the final 18. The Austria Competing as an individual, senior Matt Deal 7) Auburn - (8587-6) a new tournament 54-hole record by firing an 834 native fired a 2-under 70 to complete a 5-under completed the tournament at 5-over 221, putting 8) Louisana State - (861/-3) (-30). The Seminoles broke the previous marker 211 tournament total, tying him for 10th place him in a tie for 51 st alongside teammate Blondell. 9) Georgia Southern - (862/-2) of 840 held by Florida in 2005. Texas Tech took and setting a new tournament best. Sander posted "Florian had a great tournament for us. We 10) Ole Miss - (866/+2) second place with an 850, two strokes ahead of scores in the red every round of the tournament, are proud of his performance," stated Mays. "But 11) Kentucky- (870/+6) Virginia and Florida, who finished tied for third at opening with a 2-under 70 and carding a second our third and fourth scores were not what we 12) East Tennessee State - (871/+7) 852. North Florida completed the'Top 5' recording round 1-under 71 to be followed with a final needed today." 13) North Carolina - (874/+10) a tournament-total 854. round 70. The GSU golf team will close out fall play 14) Alabama-Birmingham- (877/+13) Kyle Kopsick of Auburn set a 54-hole indi- Highlighting his final round with an eagle on hosting the Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate, 15) South Florida - (902/+38) vidual tournament record taking medalist honors nine, junior Joe Monte wrapped up the tourna- Oct. 19-20. The tournament will take place on

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PAGE 12 I ! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,2009 GSU wins first road game in Spartansburg, 26-21 yard touchdown off of a screen that gave GSU the This would be the last point put on the scoreboard early lead, 7-0. and the Eagles held on to win 26-21. Neither team could find the end zone until The Terriers ran the ball a total of 52 times, Wofford tailback Mike Rucker broke a 65- yard while only throwing nine total pass attempts. run in the second quarter. This run set up a 9-yard Although Mora and Chappie made headlines touchdown for Wofford, evening the game at 7. with their historic day, the entire GSU football Adrian Mora broke a personal record on the team played well. next drive by successfully hitting a 48-yard field Both tailbacks averaged over four yards per goal to give the Eagles a 10-7 lead. carry on 13 attempts with a touchdown. Not to The Terriers would take the lead, however, mention Valentine had a 41-yard rush on a wide after Wofford quarterback Mitchell Allen ran in receiver reverse. Despite giving up four sacks, the 3-yard touchdown. The score at halftime was Chappie only threw three incompletions with 14-10, Terriers on top. no turnovers. After the GSU defense forced a three-and- The defense has been playing consistent all out to start the second half, freshman tailback season, but they were very impressive on Saturday. Darreion Robinson scored his first collegiate The GSU defense forced two turnovers, one of touchdown with a 24-yard scamper. The Eagles which was Pasco's pick. The other turnover came regained the lead, 17-14. from the freshman sensation, Darius Eubanks, Mora would break the record he set earlier by after he forced a fumble that was recovered by connecting on a 50-yard field goal. This was the linebacker Tavaris Williams. longest'field goal by GSU since the 2007 season, The GSU defense also came up big on two and the Eagles added to their lead 20-14. fourth down attempts by the Terriers, forcing On the next drive, Allen threwhis first intercep- multiple turnover on downs. tion to GSU cornerbackDarrell Pasco. Three plays Although the scoreboard might not show it, the RobEakins/STAFF Defensive back Ronnie Wiggins (23) attempts to pump up the crowd. later, tailback Adam Urbano rumbled his way into Eagles played one of their best all-around games the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown. The Eagles of the season. The offense, defense and special By Thorn Cunningham back Lee Chappie completed his first 17 passing could not convert on the two-point conversion, teams all played well in a tough conference road Sports editor attempts, which ties the Citadel's Stanley Myers as they now led 26-14 with less than five minutes game before heading to Chapel Hill to face the for the second-longest streak in SoCon history. remaining in the third quarter. Tarheels. The Georgia Southern Eagles (3-2, 2-1) won The Eagles' offense went to work immediately, With 10:47 remaining in the game, Allen Next Saturday, GSU heads to the University of their first road game of the season by defeating scoring a touchdown on the first drive of the game. found his receiver Brenton Bersin on a 21-yard North Carolina before returning home to re-enter the Wofford Terriers (1-4, 0-3) 26-21. Quarter- Freshman receiver Jamere Valentine caught a 14- touchdown pass narrowing the game to 26-21. conference play. Quick Hits Women's soccer falls to Greensboro - GSU football defeats Wofford to go By Latrice Williams the first coming from sophomore forward Danae Kristin Player scored off a rebounded shot. Staff writer Kaimuloa in the 2nd minute. With 25 minutes remaining in the second half, 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the SoCon. The Eagles struggled defensively, finding it hard Player made the second the shot of the game, - Cross country sets five records The Georgia Southern women's soccer (0-10-0) to keep up with the fast paced Spartans. Santos bringing the Spartans up 2-0. team finished their two game home stand with a 3-1 made an incredible save in the 22nd minute of Tabitha Padgett of UNC-G scored the second in Charlotte. loss to the UNC-Greensboro Spartans (7-5-0). The the first half as the Spartans made multiple at- unassisted goal in the 87th minute. Men's soccer looses to Davidson, 3-0 Eagles are ranked last in the Southern Conference, tempts to score. The Eagles were unsuccessful in three corner while the Spartans currently hold the 4th spot. GSU got their third corner kick in the 23rd kicks tries. The Spartans dominated offensively as - Women's soccer out shoots Elon, Sophomore forward Danae Kaimuloa led minute. Kaimuloa came from the corner, passing they attempted 21 shots during the entire match up. the Eagles with three shot attempts, while fellow the ball to Oland who set up Kaimuloa with a Kaimuloa came up with two opportunities to but fall 1-0. forward Sara Oland tried two. chance to score, but missed to the left of the net. take a shot in the 83rd and 89th minute, but failed The Spartans wasted no time offensively as Cat UNC-G came back on the attack in the 30th to capitalize as both kicks sailed high of the net - Swimming & diving defeat FAU Barnekow assisted Kelly Attayek in a goal within minute, but the GSU defense stepped up to keep and the Spartans won 3-0. in Georgia Tech Quad Meet. the first 26 seconds of the match. Shortly after, them off the scoreboard. Santos made a save on a Both teams struggled with penalties, as UNC Lauren Santos made her first save of the game by try by Nicole Danford in the 30th minute. Oland picked up 11 fouls and Georgia Southern obtained saving a shot put up by Spartan Tabitha Padgett. and Jennifer Godfrey made two incredible blocks five. - Volleyball returns home after 3-0 The Eagles immediately fired back offensively by Jenn Partenheimer in the 37th minute. Officials gave GSU a caution and issued victory against Chattanooga. as sophomore forward Candice Marshall led the At the start of the second half, the Eagles made a UNC-G two cautions in what they thought were offense down the field in a good effort to score, but great attempt to rally back, but the Spartan defense "dirty plays". - GSU golf finishes 9th in Tampa as the Spartan defense quickly caught up. kept the Eagles out of their territory. The Eagles play again on Thursday, Oct. 8 when GSU took three corner kicks in the first half, Santos made three saves before Spartan player they face off against The Citadel Buldogs. Sanders finishes in top ten.