Championship The softball game Crimea takes over Kennesaw State 2 Earthlink Live Lynn 5 SPORTS •PAGE 8 SENTINEL A&E •PAGE 6 Ground breaks on new Howard Dean is caught Campus Life now The history of social science building in the middle featured separately NASCAR NEWS •PAGE 2 VIEWPOINTS •PAGE 3 CAMPUS LIFE •PAGE 4 SPORTS •PAGE 8 FOUNDED 1966. VOLUME 39, ISSUE 27 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY • www.ksusentinel.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2005 Water, water everywhere Sanitation line floods Kennesaw Hall

Elizabeth Stott Staff Writer

The first floor of Kennesaw Hall flooded June 14, due to a sanitation line back-up underneath the building. “Since there is a slight elevation change in the sanitation line under Kennesaw Hall, it has the potential to clog and leak more than other lines around campus, which have more elevation,” Jodie Sweat, Director of Plant Operations said. Several admissions offices and toilets in the first level bathrooms were also affected by the overflow. “There was no damage to anything in the office except the carpet,” Sweat said. Vera Lukens, senior communication major, said this was the second time it has happened in less than a year. “[The overflow was] mostly in the reg- Jodie Sweat istrarʼs office,” Lukens said. “They closed all the bathrooms in this building, so we had to go to another building.” Plant Operations is taking the necessary steps to correct the problem going forward. For precautionary measures, any future leaks would be contained to the mechanical room. Lighting up the night Kennesaw continues annual July 4 celebration Olivia Noland, News Editor LaToya Cole, Managing Editor Kennesaw’s Food, fun and music kept hidden treasure the party going as downtown Kennesaw celebrated the July Olivia Noland Olivia Noland | The Sentinel 4 weekend. More than 25 min- News Editor Meeting attendees gather to discuss scholarship. utes of uninterrupted fireworks lit the night sky in recognition The depot in downtown of Americaʼs independence. Kennesaw was originally Money given for education The fireworks went off built in 1908 to become part downtown at The Depot, an of the Nashville, Chattanooga Scholarship to aid Hispanic youth historical Kennesaw landmark and St. Louis Railway, a rail- Olivia Noland ate course catalog and said, constructed in 1908. road built in 1873 that oper- News Editor “This should be with you at all Flashback, the featured ated nearly 1,300 miles of times so that you know where band, played songs from the track. The Celia and Marcos you need to be.” ʻ60s to the present before the Records from Kennesaw Scholarship, a scholarship “You also need a schedule aerial fireworks display began. Historical Society indicate program established for the of classes, to surround yourself “This [was] a way for our the depot is also used to Hispanic youth of Georgia, with friends who are going to city to celebrate our nationʼs house museum exhibits, a was awarded to 10 students help you graduate and, lastly, birth and to show support for collection of artifacts and June 24. the professors – they are not our country,” Kennesaw Mayor historical photographs of The program is a non- mean. They are your friends.” Leonard Church said. Kennesaw. profit, tax exempt organization Senator Sam Zamarripa, of Church said he believes the The official city Web site created in 1998 by the chil- Georgia, spoke to students on significance of Independence states there were additions dren of Marcos Maus and his the importance of an educa- Day is “the birth of the greatest made to the depot in 1920 wife, Celia. The focus of the tion in America. nation on earth.” and in 1998. A portion of the program is to help Hispanic “You are very important The celebration has been a depot was restored with the high school graduates excel in to us,” Zamarripa said. “Your tradition in Kennesaw for more aid of a grant from the Georgia college. success is important to me than 20 years and has attracted Department of Transportation “This is also an endeavor because I am you and you are nearly 20,000 people each [Transportation Enhancement by all of the people who work me.” year. Activity]. at the university,” said Julio According to the organi- Mayor Church said, Recently, a $150,000 res- Espana, Assistant Director of zationʼs Web site, “The mis- “Between six and eight thou- toration to the depotʼs interi- Admissions. sion of the Celia and Marcos and people attend the show s or was funded and completed Recipients of the scholar- Scholarship Fund is to over- on-site.” by the city of Kennesaw ships had to meet a variety of come the tragic drop-out rate Arlene Thomas has watched and the Kennesaw Historic requirements, including being of Latino students in Georgia. All photos by Nick Mracek | The Sentinel the fireworks from the porch Preservation Commission. Georgia high school gradu- The Latino youth are the of her antique shop, By-Gone Pyrotechnician, Ken, lights the fuse to three-foot canons during the celebrations in downtown Kennesaw. ates, acquiring a minimum future leaders who will direct Treasures and A Bit of Glass, 3.0 GPA, a minimum 20 ACT the destiny of the Latino com- located across from the depot. score and a minimum 900 SAT munity. In their hands lies She has been at the location for seen more and more people The Depot score. the hope for a dignified, re- 20 years. each year, and I think that goes The most important qualifi- spected and fruitful presence “As many people that can hand-in-hand with the growth represents the rich cation, however, was that the for Latinos in this country. We get into town can come to the of the area.” students could not be eligible want them to be educated and show,” Thomas said. “They do This event is one of the history of for any other scholarship of- prepared for this task.” lovely fireworks.” largest in Kennesaw, according the city. fered at a Georgia accredited Each recipient received Peter Youngblood also to Laurel Fleming, Kennesaw college or university. $5,000 for the first year of col- watches the annual event from special events coordinator. Espana gave the students lege to be divided over two his store, Kennesaw Trains. “People come with their a few words of advice for the semesters. The hobby shop, which special- blankets, lawn chairs and beginning of their college ca- “We are always scared of zes in service, repairs, custom i picnic dinners and enjoy it,” reers. the unknown,” said Espana. painting and train supplies, has Fleming said. “We always have He held up an undergradu- “Well, donʼt be.” been open ten years. a grand time.” “The event is for parents and kids and families to celebrate,” Youngblood said. “I have

Fireball explosives • Police responded to a • A student resident no- that launch over complaint from the Unger ticed two apartment doors 400 feet are the House June 20. The complain- had been damaged at KSU size of a softball. ant reported a missing shower Place June 6, when the stu- This is what is unit, toilet, fireplace insert dent returned to their apart- dropped at the and heating unit. Police later ment from an errand. KSU bottom of a three- discovered the items were Police found no missing foot cylinder. The removed by a contractor that items or subsequent damage fuse is made of had been given permission to to the inside of the apart- crate paper and lit remove them from the house ments, but they did note the with flares. June 17. No charges were filed two doors had been force- against the contractor. fully entered. Page 2 • News The SENTINEL Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Getting used to the noise on campus New social science building breaks ground

Alex Danaila Sr. Staff Writer

A new social science build- ing is scheduled to be completed November 2006, as the push to accommodate the rapid growth of the university continues. “It will be one of the largest buildings on campus and will have a great impact on KSU,” John Anderson, Director of Facility and Design Services, said. According to documents provided by Anderson, con- struction on the 161,000 square foot building began May 2005. It will be five stories tall and provide 47 new classrooms, a Concept artwork of what the new social science building will look like inside. 300-seat auditorium, which will mainly be used for presenta- tions and social science related Group to be the primary builder terials selection and indoor en- is still a lot of paper work to subjects, five research centers, based on the quality of work vironmental quality.” be completed before it can be five project centers and 120 fac- and past experiences with the “It was something that started LEED certified.” ulty and department offices for company. in the early part of the design,” Additional parking spaces the College of Humanities and The building will also be Anderson said, “We are looking will be built around the build- Social Sciences. Leadership in Energy and into creating water and energy ing. The primary parking for the “Now departments like soci- Environmental Design [LEED] efficiency, recycling, indoor air building, however, will be in the ology, anthropology, geography, certified. It is the first of its kind quality, as well as saving the North parking deck. Anderson psychology, the Deanʼs office in the University System of three giant oak trees and locat- said he hopes students will use and others will all be consoli- Georgia. ing the building in an environ- the parking deck, which was dated in one place,” Anderson According to the official mental friendly position.” not used to its full capacity in said, “Weʼre all very excited LEED Web site, “Based on “I think it will give KSU fall 2004. about it.” well-founded scientific stan- extra points because sus- The building, on the east The $22.8 million project dards, LEED emphasizes state tainability and environment side of campus, will be opened is funded by state government. of the art strategies for sustain- have become a major issue,” for faculty and students spring Anderson said university offi- able site development, water Anderson said, “however, there semester 2007. cials have chosen The Facility savings, energy efficiency, ma- Wednesday, July 6, 2005 The SENTINEL Viewpoints • Page 3

Tell us about it Visit us online [email protected] VIEWPOINTS www.KSUSentinel.com The other side of the fence The other KSU Students square off on Dean’s recent political stance by Mike Sengbusch From the left...... And the right Mike Miracle Chris Bennett

oward Dean has once hen the Democratic again proved himself National Committee the Democrat one would elected former Hleast like to kick in the groin, lest WGovernor Howard Dean you end up with a broken foot. they knew exactly what they Showing his brass ones in were getting. Dean was re- a fashion only he can manage, cently quoted as saying the Dean summed up the Republican Republican Party is pretty mantra in two words: white much a “white Christian Christian. Deanʼs objective was party.” It is hard to dispute not to alienate all non-white, non- that many Republicans are Christians from the Republican white and that many of them Party, but rather to show the are Christians but would it be people of the United States, or fair to say the Democrats are a at least those listening to Deanʼs mostly “black atheist party?” rant, that the GOPʼs majority of The point Dean was trying to white Christians is a huge factor make was that the Republican in their slight-sightedness of how Party only cares about white our government should be run. Christians and the Democrats Dean, himself a member of the are much more inclusive. This Christian faith, understands our is not true, and it is absolutely increasingly diverse country needs government parties absurd to say so. The Republican Party is not a secret that reflect this diversity. Not to say that a party filled society that only rich white guys join, it is party for with, and led by, white Christians is necessarily a bad people who believe that we, as individuals, do not need idea. However, managing in our world politically with the government in every part of our lives. Individuals said strategy is absurd. can make it on their own merits. I do not know what that The growing number of immigrants, coupled with our bal- says about the kind of people who make up the Republican Party, looning global economy requires us, the United States, to have but I do not think it has anything to do with race or beliefs. a plethora of heterogeneous governmental heads debating, talk- Dean believes in little things called entitlement and wealth ing, deliberating and conversing inside the political arena. The distribution, and there is a common misconception that because blurred lines of our economy, of our self-defense, of our boundar- a person is poor he or she must also want these things. I am a ies demand such action. poor white Christian. I make less than 20,000 a year. I do not Deanʼs brassy observations help bring these discrepancies to drive the newest car, and I do not play the newest video games, light. Sometimes is takes loud and blatant insight to clear the but I do own my own house with the help of my fiancée. I did smoke from the hazed eyes of the majority. Dean sees the United not join the Republican Party because I am white, Christian or States from a global perspective and what he may lack in political rich. I joined because I believe in making it on my own. I do savvy, he gains with rigid truth. not need Deanʼs money, and I certainly do not need his more Thank you, Dean, and preach on. inclusive party.

Letter to the editor out, and searching every house in that particular village. Time determines clearing and search- Is MARTA the answer? A soldierʼs letter ing all these homes, more than Metro Atlanta tricts receive few benefits. problems of con- Dear Editor, 55 total, and getting the hell off Their solutions have come gestion in many My unit has been on com- of the objective before the sun needs public in the form of building more m e t r o p o l i t a n puter blackout for almost two comes up. All this must be done roads [double-decking the in- areas such as the weeks, so I have not been able even though we have all been transit options terstates] and bus-rapid tran- VRE in northern to write. This happens when up for more than 49 hours. sit [BRT]. The problem with Virginia or the someone is either killed or Time is wondering if you Hannah E. Key building more roads is that the TRE in Dallas- wounded. We have had one of had gotten there two minutes Advertising Manager cost is $1,000 per square foot Ft. Worth. those weeks where improvised sooner, would Sergeant “X” still and construction cannot begin Commuter rail explosive devices [IED] have be alive after the ambush. When How much worse will until seven years of impact uses existing been frequent. My theory is that we have a lot of time, we ask congestion have to get before studies have been completed. railways and, it is due to the large sandstorms ourselves just what we could something is done? As the pre- With an average of 80,000 after minor we have had. So this has brought have done. Time is training the mier metropolitan area of the residents added to the metro upgrades are about sporadic IED, rockets and Iraqi army to above standard so South, it is utterly embarrassing Atlanta area every year, that made, can run at Traffic clogs metro Atlanta highways. mortar fired at our that, one day, we to call Atlanta my home while translates to 560,000 new resi- speeds up to 85 forward operating can go home. We nothing is done about some of dents just during preparation mph. The capac- base. can leave Iraq to the worst congestion, and the for road construction. Further, ity of commuter as well as pairing lines with This place has return to a more worst air quality, in the nation. adding new roads does nothing rail dwarfs that of BRT and metropolitan areas in adjoin- been an experience peaceful place It is not that attempts have not to help improve Atlantaʼs hor- heavy rail, with trains that can ing states, such as Birmingham and one thing that where, to quote been made. They have. The rendous air quality. hold up to 1,000 passengers. and Jacksonville. What con- stands out in my Mick Jagger, good ideas are either defeated While bus rapid transit does Implementation of commuter tinues to prevent commuter rail mind is time. Back “Time is on our or buried, and the bad ideas are theoretically improve air qual- rail is fairly short and could from proceeding as planned is in the states, we side.” too costly and get us nowhere ity by removing passenger feasibly be completed in three funding. The federal govern- focus on it but we Time is, finally, in the long run. vehicles from the street, each to five years. Integration with ment provides partial funding, most often let it go me sitting here MARTA, in its current state, bus only holds an average of existing systems could easily but the remainder must be gen- by without think- thinking about all is not a viable public transpor- 60 passengers. Although you be completed through multi- erated through taxes, fares and ing. Here, time is everything: it I put into planning, rehears- tation system. Expansion of are taking those cars off of the modal stations linking com- capital investment. is the difference between suc- ing, executing, thinking, won- MARTA is not likely for two roads, unless the bus itself is muter rail, MARTA and BRT Every citizen in the state of cess and failure, good and bad, dering, longing, questioning, reasons: it requires voter ap- using an alternative form of together via one economical Georgia should be concerned getting him before he gets you praying and counting down the proval, and MARTA uses a fuel, there are no real improve- station. about the lack of a real public and if you see tomorrow or not. days until my time is up. I hope system of heavy rail, which ments due to the relatively low Imagine driving less than transportation infrastructure Time is looked at when you are sooner rather than later, the is exorbitantly expensive and number of people transported. five miles from your home in in metro Atlanta. However, getting ready to go on patrol, freedom bird will bring me back takes a significant amount of Another problem with BRT Woodstock to a commuter rail the foresight in this plan goes how long it takes you to react to the states and my loved ones time to construct. The cost of is that people are particularly station where you park your beyond metro Atlanta to pro- to an IED on a roadway, getting can give me the time of day. expanding MARTA is a burden skeptical of riding buses, espe- car, get on a train and after vide for all Georgia residents, grid coordinates and if there is It is crazy, but through it all, of which both tax payers and cially in suburban areas. The one transfer to MARTA, you whether you live in Valdosta any damage to headquarters. I pray for time. To do the things riders of the system are not popular belief is that they are are delivered at the airport 30 or Villa Rica. If we all need to We are constantly running that we do not normally think likely to shoulder. crime-ridden and dirty. Few minutes later without having pay even 3 cents extra in sales out of time trying to find, and about, as time passes us by. Most of the south Georgia commuters in northern Cobb to fight traffic or worry that tax in order to fund this project, get a fix on, enemies who are legislators are not receptive to County would ever trade their you will miss your flight. we should. For once, greed trying to end our time on Earth. any sort of mass transit system, Lexus SUV for the BRT, even Eventually, the Georgia Rail should not overcome a sense of Time is getting through the pro- ILT Allen Hill particularly rail-based ones. if it eliminated sitting in traf- Passenger Program will link the greater good. If it does, we cess of cordoning off an area, HHC 2-70 AR They see it as another money fic for two hours on a 15 mile seven commuter rail lines in will all suffer the consequences sealing it up so no one gets in or Alumni drain toward Atlanta and north commute. metro Atlanta with other cities of daily traffic compounding at Georgia from which their dis- Commuter rail has solved and towns across the state, an unimaginable rate.

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Tell us about it Visit us online [email protected] CAMPUS LIFE www.KSUSentinel.com Joe Blame Will Smith indulges Independence at Chuck Day not lost on Adam E. Cheese I experienced my first American-style Joe Pettis Independence Day barely Columnist three months into my stay in this country last year. Remember how much fun To be honest, my impres- it was when you were a kid to sions didnʼt linger long. Iʼm hoping this time around, go to Chuck E. Cheese and play now that Iʼm fully immersed video games. Do you wish you into the United States, the could take a time machine back experience to your childhood so you could will be a relive all those moments in the little more ball pit or playing Skee Ball? i n t e r e s t - Well my friends, I have good ing. The news, not only can you still c i r c u m - enjoy the good times at Chuck stances of E. Cheese, but you can actu- American ally get drunk at the same time! [Note: I am not encouraging the More than words: i n d e p e n - ence cer- excess use of d tainly call alcohol, but for a cel- letʼs face it, Keeping in touch after college ebration. college kids Unlike most nations, drink, why Australia doesnʼt really have not drink in an independence day. We a family en- have something close – the vironment?] anniversary of federation, That is right, anyone 18 or older is al- but since the country is still lowed into Chuck E. Cheese part of the Commonwealth, anytime to enjoy the fun games full and irrevocable inde- endence has continued to and awesome shows. Those 21 p elude us. Considering the and older can actually enjoy date of federation, January a cold beer at the same time. 1, is already a public holi- However, there is one catch. If day with New Yearʼs Day, you plan on drinking at Chuck not many people are aware E. Cheese, you must bring one of it. Ask any Aussie what thing with you. And no, Iʼm not July 4 means to Americans, referring to your identification. though, and itʼs almost The only way you can order al- guaranteed theyʼll know the cohol at Chuck E. Cheese is if LaToya Cole | The Sentinel you have a kid with you. Samantha Mote keeps in touch with her friend Clark who she met while attending KSU. answer. Blame this on Will Now, I know what you are Smith, Bill Pullman and those pesky aliens if nobody thinking, “Why on earth would LaToya Cole drives to see one of her college cards, she does not talk to many else is around to take the they serve beer only to some- Managing Editor pals in Birmingham, Alabama. of her college friends. All is fall. one responsible for a childʼs “It is such an easy drive from not lost for Mote, though. Her safety?” Well, there is some Independence Day cer- Climbing the collegiate here, I meet up with her sev- “forever friend” in her group ainly carries more impor- logic to it. They donʼt want a t ladder is a social experience. eral times over the course of turned out to be her friend, tance to Americans than bunch of alcoholics running For many students, the college a year,” Stinn said. Stinn said Clark, who eventually married pretty much any Australian around the place scaring all the years are filled with once in a she also believes an individual her sister. national holiday, with per- kids, and they figure the only lifetime moments. More memo- has to want the friendships to Time, effort and desire are haps the only equal being way to keep crazy party ani- rable than the classes or the work. “We all take time to keep the keys to success for any Anzac Day. The Fourth of mals out of the family-friendly teachers, are the good friends. in touch because we know it friendship. When friends are July is a time when, even if environment is to keep drinking The strength of those bonds can is vital to the survival of our extremely close in college, the only temporarily, Americans down to a minimum by only be tested after college, when friendship.” relationships seem to carry on unite to celebrate the spirit serving alcohol to those to have many people have a significant While Stinnʼs college guy naturally. “These are amazing and good fortune of their kids with them. amount of time, miles and life pals are all missing in action, people, and I want to keep them nation before collapsing Donʼt let this deter you from separating them. Misty Lacefieldʼs post college in my life,” Stinn said, “even if back into partisan bickering. finding a way to increase your Technology has made the circle of friends is the exact we donʼt live in the same dorm All the rousing spectacles fun while playing at Chuck E. world a smaller place. “Thanks opposite. “What surprised me anymore.” that take place across the Cheese. Like everything in life, to the advent of email and the most about the friends I keep there is a loophole. The policy country are ample illustra- Internet, we are constantly in in touch with is that itʼs mainly ion of the meaning of the is that you must have a kid with t conversation,” Stephanie Stinn all the guys,” Lacefield, a 2002 day. As an outsider, itʼs you, they say absolutely noth- said of her college friends. graduate of Georgia Southern great to see such patriotic ing about it being your kid. Stinn, a 1998 graduate of the University, said. For her, the pride. Australians are by no The solution? Find a random University of South Carolina, girls have become “fair weath- means unpatriotic but the kid off the street and ask them friends. “I know my guy rarely hears from the guys she er” expression of this feeling is if they want to go to Chuck E. knew, but says the girls are a friends will always be there to Cheese. After all, what kid is certainly much more under- “different story.” listen to me.” she said. While tated. So, for me, itʼs just going to pass up an opportunity s “We all go out with our hus- Lacefield talks to her friends all as interesting to see the way like that? Now, it helps if you who get along well, so bands, of the time, for them nothing is Americans treat the holiday actually know the kid, other- that helps,” Stinn said. Several better than a good old fashioned as it is to know about the wise you might run into other of them have the same cellular party. “Mainly itʼs for celebra- meaning behind it. trouble, such as kidnapping. So, service provider, which allows like birthdays and wed- tions, One of the wonderful find a younger sibling or cousin them to talk for free. One friend dings,” and have them tag along. things about celebrating hol- keeps an electronic Web journal Although most in the sea days in the United States is Give the kid $10 in tokens i they all visit frequently. of friends swim, some sink. the food. Back in Australia, and let him do his thing. All While email and cell phones Samantha Mote can attest to you have to do now is sit back, a barbecue was pretty much make constant contact easier, that. “As the years rolled on, the done thing, and here itʼs enjoy the cold beer, and donʼt one literally has to be willing to we were in contact less and get so plastered you end up pretty much the same. Any go the extra mile. less,” said Mote, a 1992 KSU day that involves grilled passing out in the ball pit! Stinn, who lives in Atlanta, graduate. Aside from Christmas steaks, ribs and sausages is a winner in my book. My new mother-in-law delights in putting on a feast, so much so that I suspect Iʼm fattened up for nefarious Foundation shares the American dream purposes, but thereʼs noth- Teri Sforza Irvine grants her a degree in po- makes this country great. later, he arrived in Seattle. ies at Columbia University. He ing like a good banquet to The Orange County Register litical science, sheʼll become the The “American Dream fel- At first, he got a job moving plans to focus on international add to the occasion. Kids would shout nasty first to graduate from college. lows,” are that ideal incarnate. boxes in a warehouse, and felt relations, conflict resolution, Who can forget the fire- words at her in English and And this fall, sheʼll attend UC Eric Myukiyehe will be amid incredibly lucky. He studied globalization and democracy. works? The only time Iʼve laugh. The frustration, the fury Berkeleyʼs Boalt Hall School of American Dream fellows with English with ferocity, worked “At every step of the way, I ever really seen fireworks of not understanding their lan- Law. Santacruz Benavidez. his way up to sales manager. He thought that was the best I could go off is New Yearʼs Eve, guage burned sharp and sour in Santacruz Benavidez is one Myukiyehe, 28, was born in banked as much money as he ever achieve. But every step and unless one wished to her throat. Itʼs a feeling Mayte of 14 immigrant students who the African nation then known could, and soon found himself opened up new doors, new op- cram oneself into the center Santacruz Benavidez will not will get a $20,000 stipend from as Zaire. He was studying medi- burning to return to school. portunities. Where I went was of Melbourne with literally soon forget. the Merage Foundation for the cine in the capital, Kinshasa, So Myukiyehe took a great even more amazing than what I 500,000 other people, one Santacruz Benavidez, then American Dream to help pursue when the uprisings against iron- leap of faith. He quit his job, left behind,” Myukiyehe said. would be watching those 11, would not allow an unfamil- their goals over the next two fisted ruler Mobutu Sese Seko enrolled at Seattle Central Heʼs excited about going to on the TV. We saw the fire- iar language to stand in her way years. began. Community College and earned New York City, but he knows works display in Smyrna last for long. A few months after she Paul Merage, a philanthropist He joined the student pro- his associate of arts degree. He that someday, somehow, he must year, and even for a small arrived in California, in 1993, from Newport Beach, Va., came tests for greater democracy. couldnʼt believe it when he was go home to the chaotic place city they had some pretty she was proficient enough for to the United States from Iran as After a violent rally, where a asked to be a commencement of his birth. To what used to impressive pyrotechnics “English learner” classes. a teen, went to school, worked man drove a car into a crowd of speaker. be Zaire, and is now called the going off. I can only imag- In her junior year of high hard and made his fortune in students, and a hospitalization, He transferred to the Democratic Republic of Congo. ine how wonderful theyʼd school, she slipped behind the frozen foods. he felt compelled to become University of Washington, “It has always been within be in a city like Washington looking glass into a completely He and wife Lilly started the more active, and switched from volunteered for the Desmond me. Whatever I do should be in D.C. or New York. different world: honors classes. foundation last year to counter studying medicine to law. Tutu Peace Foundation and the the purpose of helping the coun- Iʼll be checking them out Santacruz Benavidez, 22, the perception that immigrants When his country began to Refugee Assistance Program, try I come from. It has always again this year – letʼs hope became the first member of are a threat to the United States. implode, civil war broke out, and got his bachelorʼs degree in been my intention,” he said. theyʼre just as impressive. her family to graduate from Immigrants, the Merages Myukiyehe, with the help of political science. The Merage Foundation is Hope yʼall had a wonderful, high school. This June, when strongly believe, are the back- the United Nations, escaped to Heʼll use the Merage stipend banking on it. patriotic weekend. the University of California at bone of America, part of what Cameroon in 2000. Eight months to help pay for doctoral stud- Wednesday, July 6, 2005 The SENTINEL Campus Life • Page 5 KSU summer calendar Alex Danaila What are your plans Sr. Staff Writer after graduation? July 2005 calendar of events. For more information visit Compiled by Alex Danaila www.kennesaw.edu/student_ life. Scott Aolbers Informations Systems junior July 9 “No Idea, I just want to graduate.” 12 p.m. Delta Sigma Pi summer meet- ing Jani Bumann Nursing July 10 junior 5 p.m. Be a nurse. SIFE summer project meeting

David Wyatt July 11 Exercise and Health Science 7 p.m. The Bridge meeting senior Personal Trainer. July 15 7 p.m. Jonathan Sanders American Chemical Soc. Secondary English Education meeting junior 7:30 p.m. Teach in metro area and go to grad Faith on Campus bible study school. Solutions on page 9 July 16 Matt Denis 8 a.m. Marketing TPS Culture Camp field day senior 5 p.m. Do marketing for a construction com- SWORD LARP event pany. July 17 Stephanie Dye 3 p.m. Nursing Delta Sigma Theta chapter junior meeting Work in an Intensive Care Unit. July 23 4 p.m. Titus Sairo SWORD LANS party Nursing junior Work at a hospital as a nurse and go to grad school. July 24 5 p.m. Phi Mu summer recruitment workshop July 26 8 a.m. Bookstore book buyback table 11 a.m. Career Services summer job table/UPS Page 6 • Arts & Entertainment The SENTINEL Wednesday, July 6, 2005

New Section Visit us online Read up ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT www.KSUSentinel.com The second coming Sony’s PSP forces gamers to The choose new age Jason Nimer Viewpoints Editor of porn Adult Web sites Itʼs been a few months since Sony re- step into the leased its handheld, the 21st century PSP. When the handheld launched in April, it was Jason Nimer barely a week before Viewpoints Editor more than 30 games hit the market. This Since its humble marked one of gaming beginnings, the historiesʼ best new con- Internet has been sole launches, but since widely used to dis- then, releases have been tribute and view por- few and far between. nography. The modern Sony has managed to Internet has grown rush a small number of beyond anything titles to market, but with anyone ever expected, the summerʼs few up- and the porn com- coming releases already munity has followed garnering bad reviews, suit. It is extremely where do PSP owners difficult to conduct a turn? Well, an unlikely search for anything answer has just come on the Internet and down the pike, and Sony not run across at least couldnʼt be angrier. one porn site. While All across America, many take issue with gamers have been frus- Internet porn, it con- trated with Sonyʼs ap- tinues to be one of parent inability to sup- the Internetʼs biggest port its new handheld. businesses. So far, In many gamerʼs eyes, the Internet has been this summerʼs E3 video out of the reach of game conference was government censor- the final straw. A mere ship but, starting very two months after the soon, it will be easy PSPʼs release, Sonyʼs to distinguish explicit information booth had sites from normal little-to-no new PSP of- ones. ferings for the public. In a recent develop- Instead, they used the ment, the International conference to focus on Foundation for the companiesʼ upcom- Online Responsibility ing Playstation 3. PSP [IFFOR] conducted a owners were looking at study on the possibil- a bleak gaming future, ity of creating a TLD with the nearest big string to differentiate name releases falling adult sites from main- in late August. Just as stream ones. A TLD many were considering string is the last three selling their PSPʼs, a ray letters of a Web ad- of light came from an dress, much like .com improbable source. Sarah Goehler | The Sentinel or .org. The IFFOR se- A few weeks ago, lected .xxx as the best hackers in Spain de- TLD string to use for veloped a “crack,” or these Web sites. Other way to break into the TLD candidates, such PSPʼs operating system. Crimea rocks Atlanta fans as .porn or .adult did What does this mean Earthlink Live and intensity. Seeing everything in attendance, but the show ing for the show was amazing. It not transcend as well for the casual gamer? brought to life on stage con- went smoothly. The only com- gave the show a sense of profes- to other countries and Without getting too hosts London firmed this is a group of talented ments about the band that could sionalism and intensity. There languages, so .xxx technical, this means transplants individuals. Their performance at be overheard were regarding the was not a whole lot of energy on seemed the perfect emulators can now be Earthlink Live was a spectacle to lead singerʼs cheese-ball grin that stage, as it was more of a hyp- choice. After their run on American PSPs. say the least. he managed to maintain through- notic vibe that Corgan gave off. research was con- Sarah Goehler “Whatʼs an emulator?” After taking the stage, Davey out the entire show. It was a neat performance and it cluded, the IFFOR Staff Writer you might ask. An MacManus [vocalist/guitarist] To contrast Doris Hensonʼs proved that Corgan still has what shopped the .xxx TLD emulator is a program mumbled his British tinted greet- bouncy performance, Billy it takes to draw the masses to his string to the Internet Earthlink Live hosted a sold that mimics other video ing and began to make magic. Corgan took the stage and gave a shows. Maybe resurrecting the Corporation for out show Wednesday as special game systems, allow- His stage presence was so strong dramatic performance. His show Smashing Pumpkins is not such a Assigned Names and guest Billy Corgan set out to pro- ing gamers to run older, the crowd watched just to see was all about the attitude, and bad idea after all. It is clear that Numbers [ICANN], mote his new solo album “The classic video games on what he was going to do next. As Corgan definitely has it. The light- Corgan is still capable. the Internetʼs main Future Embrace.” Fans poured their PSPs. Instantly, he sang, the way his body moved oversight body. in and ones fortunate enough to the PSPʼs measly game was enough to make the onlook- ICANN voted 6-3 on arrive early caught the first band library exponentially in- ers smile. Andy Norton [lead the proposal, and we of the night, The Crimea. creased, giving new life guitar] played his riffs perfectly could now start seeing The Crimea is a group that has to the lagging handheld. while enjoying himself at the .xxx Web sites by the been working their way into the Now that gamers same time. It was obvious these end of 2005. hearts of fans all across the globe. are happily running guys are having a blast on this This was, and The London natives started their old Nintendo, Super tour. After The Crimea complet- continues to be, a career with Warner Brothers Nintendo, and Sega ed their set, MacManus stumbled controversial deci- Records in 2003, and their latest Genesis games, Sony off stage in what appeared to be sion. Many fear that album “Tragedy Rocks” is bound is scrambling to stop a state of exhaustion, after giving explicit sites will not to launch these guys into star- the trend. They have the crowd all he had. give up their .com dom. The Crimea was labeled announced updates to Doris Henson was next on addresses. Another ʻThe Ones to Watchʼ in 2004, and the PSPʼs source code, the bill for the night. These guys concern is the issue of rightfully so. They have a style included in upcoming were a little upbeat and fluffy in censorship. Who is to all their own. It is one that can game releases, which comparison to the other groups say what is and is not be appreciated for its originality would prevent the pornography? On the system from running other side of the issue, these emulators. Sony many are concerned has also released down- that the .xxx move is loadable updates that simply a tool to extort tighten up the security more unneeded fees of the handheld. So at from the owners of this point, gamers have pornographic Web a choice: do they pur- sites. Also, some view chase the new, big name the move as identical PSP releases and sacri- to zoning regulations fice the ability to run old that keep pornograph- games, or do they stick ic stores out of cer- with the classics? Only tain cities and towns. time will tell, but as of While both sides have right now, it seems the valid concerns, it majority of gamers have seems the .xxx TDL jumped on the emula- string will soon be tion train, and most are here to stay. not looking back. Photos by Sarah Goehler Billy Corgan’s band entertained with Crimea. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 The SENTINEL Arts & Entertainment • Page 7 Summer Calendar [Arts & Ent] Sarah Goehler Staff Writer

Summer is here and so is the summer excitement. From outdoor festivals to off-the-wall exhibits, now is the best time to make plans to attend some of the many upcoming events available in Atlanta. The Sentinel has the schedule to keep entertainment in everyoneʼs life, and there is even a list of free events the “poor college students,” such as ourselves, can attend. The only thing left to do is enjoy. MUSIC: Date Event July 6 Hot Tuna at Variety Playhouse July 7 Tom Jones at Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 9 Smokey Robinson at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. July 11 Les Claypool at Variety Playhouse July 12 Sounds of the Underground Tour at Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre Static-X at Masquerade July 13 Dave Matthews at Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre July 15 Destiny’s Child at Phillips Arena Himsa with The Esoteric at Masquerade July 16 American Idols Live at the Arena at Gwinnett Center Kenny Chesney at Phillips Arena July 17 Elvis Costello at Chastain Park Amphitheatre Kenny Chesney at Phillips Areana July 19 DuranDuran at Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 20 Carol King at Chastain Park Amphitheatre Faith Evans at Earth Link Live July 21 Sugar Water Festival 2005 at Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 22 Vertical Horizon at the Roxy Theatre July 23 Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash at HiFi Buys Amphitheatre GBH at Masquerade

ARTS & THEATRE: Date Event through August 21 The [Impolite] Science of the Human Body. On view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History July 6-August 7 Mahalia – A Gospel Musical at Theatre in the Square July 8th Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents a Grand Ole Opry Evening at Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 12-17 Peter Pan July 13 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Dave Koz and Earl Klugh at Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 15 Jeff Foxworthy presents One For the Gipper! at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. A concert to benefit Gip Gayle July 15 Friday Jazz at The High Museum of Art July 12-31 Hansel and Gretel at The Center for Puppetry Arts SPORTS: Date Event July 6-7 Atlanta Braves v. Cubs at Turner Field July 6-9 Ethiopian Soccer Tou+rnament at the Georgia Dome July 8 Friday Night Fights at Earthlink Live July 8-10 Atlanta Braves v.Milwaukee at Turner Field

FREE: Thatʼs right -- there are free things to do in Atlanta: Downtown Rocks Starting July 9, 99X will be kicking off its free summer concert series, Downtown Rocks. Every Saturday night through August 13, bands will take the stage at the new location in Underground Atlanta. The lineup includes: Date Event July 9 Cake, Stereophonics, The Caesars, Trances Arc July 16 Weezer, The Bravery, The Dead 60’s, Second Shift July 23 TBA

Visit www.99x.com for more details. Unplugged in the Park A free event for audiences 21 and up. This is a concert series that takes place at the Park Tavern, which overlooks Piedmont Park. Shows start at 7p.m. Date Event July 10 Sovus Radio, World Leader Pretend July 17 Wonderfall, Acres July 24 Dodd Ferrell, Clay Cook Lasershow Spectacular Nightly through August 14, Stone Mountain Park hosts its annual lasershow. This show is free with the purchase of a parking pass. The show starts at 9:30p.m. every night, so do not be late!

tion, so itʼs easier for you to find. Point it Scorpio [Oct. 23-Nov. 21] Today is an 8. out to somebody who doesnʼt have a clue. Youʼre lucky now, in love and with creative Gemini [May 21-June 21] Today is a 6. endeavors. Conditions are excellent for It doesnʼt take more work to get rich. This taking calculated risks. time, it takes persistence. Hold onto what Sagittarius [Nov. 22-Dec. 21] Today is a you have, and gather up more. This is not 5. Youʼre more in the mood than usual to cheating. figure out what you owe. Once thatʼs estab- By Linda C. Black Cancer [June 22-July 22] Today is an 8. lished, figure out how to pay it off, fast. Tribune Media Services Nobody said it was going to be easy. Yes, Capricorn [Dec. 22-Jan. 19] Today is a you are being tested. Are you authentic? Do 7. One of the most important components Todayʼs Birthday [07-06-05]. Sure, you know your stuff? You bet! of leadership is to know when to step aside some of the odds are against you, but the Leo [July 23-Aug. 22] Today is a 5. and let somebody else do the job. Practice evens are on your side. You have a hidden Confession is good for the soul, but timing that skill today. advantage this year. No need to tell every- is important. Donʼt tell a person whoʼs not Aquarius [Jan. 20-Feb. 18] Today is a one what it is. authorized to know, even if pressed. 6. Youʼre quite imaginative, but this time To get the advantage, check the dayʼs Virgo [Aug. 23-Sept. 22] Today is an 8. itʼs your experience thatʼs required. If you rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most chal- Join up with a good team. Theyʼll carry you donʼt have enough for this task, find some- lenging. to victory. You donʼt have to actually play body who does. Aries [March 21-April 19] Today is a 5. the game, but youʼre involved. No doubt Pisces [Feb. 19-March 20] Today is an The person you find most irritating today is about that. 8. Sometimes youʼre just in the mood for your guru. He or she has been dispatched Libra [Sept. 23-Oct. 22] Today is a 6. old-fashioned comfort food. If thatʼs the to help you learn an important lesson. First, Somebody whoʼs important in your life case now, and it probably is, a little self-in- figure out what that is. has decided that thereʼs not enough to go dulgence wonʼt hurt. Taurus [April 20-May 20] Today is an 8. around. Instead of being flippant, acknowl- You look for the substance in every situa- edge the feeling. Itʼs a scary one. Page 8 • Sports The SENTINEL Wednesday, July 6, 2005

Baseball Game 1 2 3 Kennesa w 8 3 3 Softball North Florida 3 7 5 SPORTS Lynn 5, Kennesaw 2 Angel in the infield A look at one of KSU’s most dominant softball stars Matt Cutrona how they made such an impact edented .672 slugging percent- Sports Editor at the 2005 Division II NCAA age. Tournament. “Keri is not “Sheʼs going to get better,” Keri Mckee impressed soft- only one of the best players I Whitlock said. “If she wants to ball scouts long before she have ever coached,” Whitlock play professionally after school, began attending KSU. This said. “She is also one of the best she could definitely do it.” southpaw from Buford, GA people I have ever coached.” Mckee was named an All- started her illustrious playing This spring Mckee proved American this year, and if her days at Gwinnett High School why she is such a valuable statistics continue at this rate and broke almost every hitting asset to the Owls. The women she will be on the list again. record in the county. made it all the way to the “Iʼm very honored to be “Keri is a big time talent,” NCAA Division II National named All-American,” McKee Head Softball Coach Scott Championship game before said. “I am so blessed and for- Whitlock said. “The first time losing to Lynn University, 5-3. tunate to have such a wonderful I saw her play I told her coach Mckeeʼs bat seemed to make support system from my team- [now thatʼs a softball player], the highlight reel in every game mates. If it wasnʼt for them, and and I knew I wanted her to be of the tournament, and she was how well they all hit, then none an Owl.” one of five Owls named to the of this could be possible.” Mckee was the 2000 All-Tournament team. Mckee has shown why she Gwinnett County player of the “Sheʼs always got a smile is one to watch in just her first year and was her schoolʼs MVP on her face, and sheʼs always two seasons at KSU. With two each year from 2000-2002. She in great spirits,” Whitlock said. seasons left, and the jump to finished her high school career “Sheʼs got this bubbly person- the Division I Atlantic Sun with a batting average of .381 ality that everyone gets along Conference, Mckee is sure to and holds the Gwinnett county with.” continue turning heads in the record for career singles, dou- This season Mckee contin- softball world. bles, triples and RBIs. ued her record-breaking ways “Keri is a competitor,” At first base for the Owls, as she passed Krissy Bamfordʼs Whitlock said. “She wants to Mckeeʼs glove is an important single-season hit record of 94 win, she doesnʼt care how. She factor for success. However, with a home run in the National doesnʼt care if sheʼs the star or her bat has become a staple of Championship game. She hit someone else is, sheʼs a team- why the team has improved and .415 this season with an unprec- oriented player.” 2005 Division II A l l - C h a mp i o n s h i p Tournament Team

Brittany Matthews, Kennesaw State Aimee Murch, Lynn Elizabeth Beyer, St. Mary’s Keri McKee, Kennesaw State Vanessa Rodrigue, SF State Courtney Mataik, Kennesaw State Alex Acosta, Lynn Jenie Scott, Lynn Danielle Curcio, Lynn Jen Hunt, Kennesaw State Jordanna Freemer, SF State Krystal Lewallen, Northern Kentucky Cambria McKay, Kennesaw State

Photos courtesy of Richard L. Johnson [R] McKee had an advantage as a lefty. There are much more right-handed batters than southpaws. [L] She also had a .990 fielding percentage along with her team leading batting stats.

NASCAR: No longer just a bootlegging business

“Boogity, boogity, boogity! Today, NASCAR is dubbed the worldʼs cials to wave the yellow caution flag. Let’s go racing boys!” largest spectator sport drawing crowds The tape showed that Gordon of over 200,000. Hundreds of thou- inched past Earnhardt Jr. as the flag Berry Dabbs sands of people visit each venue at 36 was thrown. The final eight laps were Staff Writer NASCAR locations during the ten- run, to no avail, as Gordon was month season. This rise in popularity awarded the victory. As the deci- n the 1920s and early ʻ30s the has also tightened the bond between sion was announced to the fans, best racecar drivers in the country race teams and sponsors. Sponsors beverage bottles and beer cans could be found slinging up debris pay up to $20 million to be part of flew like fireworks on the Fourth of on unpaved southern roads. These NASCAR, and it seems both are reap- July. Idrivers had to be fast to elude capture ing the benefits. Many advertising How times have changed. from the law that was hot on their trail. campaigns include the young faces of “NASCAR was not as familiar to The runs were filled with miles of no drivers and help build on NASCARSʼ me in past as it is now,” business major holds barred action winding through new makeover. Jennifer Minshew said. “Marketing of country towns just as if it were Luke or “Two years ago, I could not have the sport has allowed many new fans, Bo driving the General Lee. The out- mentioned any drivers by name off the such as myself, to gain interest in some- come early in comes of these races could prove to be top of my head,” Peter Kamau, a KSU thing I never would have imagined.” the week and camp profitable or deadly. student said. “Today I could list ten or The first half of this season has out in the parking lots pre- As the sport of racing entered the 20. NASCAR has recently shown that brought some surprises for the drivers ceding a race. Coolers are allowed at ʻ50s and ʻ60s, the cars got stronger and they are trying to be more diverse and and the fans of NASCAR. Many of car not nearly every venue at which NASCAR faster. This period also hosted the cir- appeal to a larger audience.” the drivers who were on top last year, to finish, stops. cuitʼs only black race winner, Wendell This season, NASCAR made some have slid back under the radar. Some which leads to a loss in One of the most heralded venues Scott. Scott struggled during this time changes. One important change is how of these drivers include Earnhardt Jr., valuable points for the standings. This for this activity is Talladega Super period, just as Jackie Robinson and the races no longer finish under caution. Matt Kenseth, and Bobby Labonte. A has always been part of NASCAR but Speedway. This track has hundreds Bill Russell endured in their respective When a crash occurs or debris is on the couple of youngsters, and some long- has not been as prevalent since Dale of acres of free space set aside for sports. track, caution comes out, and drivers standing veterans, have replaced them. Earnhardt Sr. earned the nickname race fans. The party is non-stop and a How times have changed. must maintain position in the field. Last Two of the veterans in the points “The Intimidator” before his death a massive mobile city is created around year, during a race at Talladega Super hunt this year are Rusty Wallace and few years back. the track leading up to the weekendʼs Speedway in Alabama, the crowd was Mark Martin. This season is the last This seasonʼs disputes have in- racing action. These incentives have on the edge of their seats for each of these drivers, and they are volved several different drivers. Early helped NASCAR reach the high popu- the last several trying to leave one last impression in the season Tony Stewart and Jimmy larity it enjoys today. laps. Dale on the sport before retirement. Each Johnson got into arguments claiming How times have changed. E a r n h a r d t of these drivers has been a part of the other as the cause of race-ending NASCARʼs effort to stand out in a Jr. and Jeff NASCAR for more than 20 years and crashes. More recently, Stewart and nation filled with other major sports is Gordon had will be missed by the organization and Gordon had an off-track verbal bashing paying off. Opening its arms to a larger battled back and many of its fans. in the media. The teams of NASCAR audience has contributed to this rise in forth from the This season has also shown how may not like their $1 million vehicles popularity and income. If the past few start. Once the tension between drivers can add to the totaled but for the fans, it goes back to years is any sign of what the future race approached excitement for fans. Several incidents the saying, “rubbingʼs racing.” holds, NASCAR will grow and reach a One of the last 10 laps, a have occurred when drivers made con- NASCAR sets itself apart from other larger sector of the public eye and fi- the worst wrecks of wreck occurred in tact during the race. A slight bump into major sports by allowing fans more nance. NASCAR in 2005. the back of the pack a rear bumper at 180 mph will cause a freedom to bring food and drinks into and forced the offi- car to spin and will usually cause the the event. Fans also have the option to Wednesday, July 6, 2005 The SENTINEL Sports • Page 9 One win shy from trip to playoffs Owls lose to North Florida in the South Atlantic Region Championship Matt Cutrona “We didnʼt have many long Year Player Draft, selected first the Division I Atlantic Sun Sports Editor winning or losing streaks where baseman and part-time catcher Conference. A scholarship was losses hurt our record.” Kevin Gergel. just awarded to Josh Robbins, a It was a season of highs and The second game started out “Kevin did a great job all Calhoun, GA native, along with lows for the baseball team. The as a pitcherʼs duel, as the teams year,” Sansing said. “We are all several other freshmen. Owls added some new players both went scoreless through five very excited about him getting “This conference move is a in the off-season for a different innings. North Florida broke drafted into the Mariners orga- great one for baseball and the look but they couldnʼt squeak the scoreless tie rallying for nization and wish him the best university,” Sansing said. “The by rival school, University of six runs off KSU pitcher Matt of luck.” players and coaches are really North Florida, in the South Eckardt in the bottom of the The Owls will continue to excited, and we are ready for Atlantic Region Championship. sixth inning. North Florida took build the team to get ready for this terrific opportunity.” “We were happy with the the game 7-3 to force the decid- way the season turned out,” ing game three in Jacksonville, Head Baseball Coach Mike FL. Owls in MLB draft last five years Sansing said. “We were second “We had a lot of young guys l2004l *Brett Campbell, [Montreal Expos] in conference, second in the re- that we had to send out on the l2003l *Grant Reynolds [Oakland Athletics] gion and we obviously wanted mound,” Sansing said. “It was *Adam Brandenburg [Cleveland Indians] to win both, but we just couldnʼt great to get these freshmen ex- l2002l Matt Pender [Detroit Tigers] get the final game.” perience for next season, but Donny Hood [Chicago Cubs] In a best of three series, the they were in really big spots in *Lloyd Turner [Oakland Athletics] Owls took the first game 8-3. this tournament.” l2001l *Landon Stockman [Detroit Tigers] KSU had a chance to earn a The Owls received some Jamie Tricoglou [Colorado Rockies] place in the Division II National news about one of their stars l2000l *Nate Cotton [Cincinnati Reds] Judd Ross [Cincinnati Reds] Championship Tournament that made the loss to North Zach Wycoff [San Diego Padres] with just one more win against Florida a little easier to swal- *Lee Rodney [Detroit Tigers] North Florida. low. The Seattle Mariners, in Photo courtesy of Richard L. Johnson “The team played consistent the 24th round of the 2005 * On a current minor league roster as of June 2005 Catcher Kevin Gergel was selected by the Seattle Mariners all season long,” Sansing said. Major League Baseball First in the 24th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.

Braves’ team of rookies keeps hope alive 2005 Braves Rookies The Atlanta Braves won their fifth consecu- speedy utility man Pete Orr, catcher Brian tive game June 28, giving them their longest McCann and infielder Andy Marte. winning streak of the season. The significance As for the hole left in the starting rotation, of the winning streak is it was achieved without rookies Kyle Davies and Jorge Sosa have filled Chipper Jones, Tim Hudson, Mike Hampton or in as if both have been big league starters for John Thomson- all vital players for the Braves. years. Davies did not allow a single run in his In their places were first year rookies fresh from first 13 innings, and Sosa, a former reliever, has the farm. dueled with and beaten great pitchers, most no- After a slew of ill-timed injuries in May and tably Dontrelle Willis. early June, it looked as though the Braves run The bullpen, once the Achilles heel of this of 13 consecutive division titles would finally yearʼs team, has come together and drastically come to an end. First Thomson went on the improved with an assembly of young hurlers. DL with a torn tendon in his hand, and then Rookies Roman Colon and Blaine Boyer have Chipper injured his foot. Finally, when things added depth and meshed well with veterans seemed as if the season was a lost cause, out such as Chris Reitsma and Kevin Gryboski. Nick Mracek | The Sentinel went Hampton and Hudson to leave an empty As great as the rookies have been, two play- void in the starting pitch- Tommy McNulty ers have truly carried the team on their shoul- ing rotation. Columnist ders- Andruw Jones and John Smoltz. Jones However, due to GM went on an insane power trip in the month of John Scheurholtzʼs draft- June, leading the majors as of June 29, with 24 ing and Bobby Coxʼs homeruns. And the naysayers who proclaimed masterful managing, not Smoltz did not have enough left to go back to only have the new Atlanta starting are now silent. The longest serving rookies made do- they Brave has regained Cy Young form and has have thrived and kept the completely befuddled offenses, maintaining a team at the head of the low 2.74 ERA at the start of July and pitching pack while it waits for the the second most innings out of any starter in the return of its big guns. NL. Going from a one-time This period of injuries and rookies was sup- prodigal shortstop pros- posed to be the Bravesʼ low-point of the season- pect to a suddenly medio- an opportunity for the other NL East teams to cre minor leaguer, Wilson Betemit has stepped knock the annual king off its throne. This period up big for the Braves as a fill-in at third base for was supposed to be the time the Atlanta Braves Jones. He batted .325 through June 29, and the finally came back down to reality. But knowing potential many scouts saw in him a few years that itʼs the Braves, and that the Braves always ago is beginning to shine through once more. find a way to win- everyone should have known After Raul Mondesi was released from the better. So this team of talented rookies will keep team, Cox realized Brian Jordan could not dreaming up in the clouds, and their NL East cover both corner outfield spots and brought up counterparts will continue shaking their heads, rookie outfielder Kelly Johnson to take over left wondering if ʻAmericaʼs Teamʼ can ever really field. Although Johnson got off to a rough start, be beaten. only getting one hit in his first 33 plate appear- ances, his offensive skills clicked in early June and earned him NL Player of the Week honors for the week of June 13- 19. In that timeframe Johnson batted .417 and hit three homeruns and 10 RBIs. Other rookies who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for the team are outfielder Ryan Langerhans, The Page 10 • Classifi eds • www.ksusentinel.com SENTINEL Wednesday, July 6, 2005

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