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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in Phoenix by an authorized administrator of OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. How Christmas began Our Associate Editor, All new movie reviews: Derrick Lilly, Bobby and Tenacious D says goodbye Story on page 2 His third and final Phoenix Page 5 editorial on page 7 The LCE wants you! Happy, Merry, What? By Robert Wolff insulate themselves from the general uni Editor versity community, something the center can help them with. "We don't know Dr. Catalina Ramos-Hernandez takes why, but it sometimes happens," said education seriously and she wants to Hernandez. make sure other Latino students have the The center offers for both Latin same attitude. American and non-native Latin "Only 20 percent of Latino students Americans services such as mentoring for that enter college leave with a up to one year, tutoring for each course degree ... that's nationwide," she states. per semester, social events to help them Although this statistic may be only part integrate and adjust to the university of the driving force to improve the educa community, and emichment seminars tional standing of Latino students, it's by throughout the year. no means the only reason for Hernandez. The LCE also offers assistance for That's why she, along with the help of school issues such as financial aid, schol other staff, has formed the Latino Center arship opportunities and even registration for Excellence at Governors State assistance for undocumented students University. The LCE is a project formed wishing to become American citizens.. in conjunction with Morton College and Since the center is new, with the grant funded through a federal grant from the money received in October of last year Illinois Department of Education. and Hernandez herself hired in April of Morton College, a two-year under 2006 along with other staff brought on graduate community college, has a heavy within the past few months, the organiza Latino population. However, there are tion is looking to staff itself with dedicat specific issues for many Latino students ed people. that hinder their education and often pre "Right now we are looking for tutors vent them from to the junior and senior to help the incoming students adjust and level and completing their bachelor's we need mentors to help students find out degree, said Hernandez. The LCE, work all they can about the programs and ing in conjunction with Morton College opportunities that are available to them," and Governors State University, aims to she said, adding that there also a need for fix those problems. faculty mentors. "In many cases, Latino students are For more information on either bene isolated," stated Hernandez. "They do fiting from the services the LCE pro Phoenix photo by Robert Wolff not become familiar with the services that vides, or if you are interested in opportu No Nativity scene in th e Hall of Governors we have. They get frustrated, don't make nities to become a mentor or tutor, call use of the services the university provides 708-235-7609. You can also reach the compla ins some, but does it rea ll y matter? and drop out." center via email, at f She also claims many Latino students [email protected]. Story on page 4
GSU receives $500K to fund new crime fighting program By Elyse Burke The official name for the program is the Contributing Writer Center for Law Enforcement Technology Collaboration (CLETC). It will offer post How would you spend $500,000? The baccalaureate certifications, and other edu Criminal Justice Program at Governor's cation/training opportunities focusing on State is developing a Law Enforcement information security and intrusion detection, Technology Center. digital forensics, forensic science and serv The $500,000 is a budgetary item given ices science. to GSU by Illinois legislature. The funding The Center will create a framework for is a result of years of planning and develop GSU to work collaboratively with law ment on the part of various GSU faculty enforcement experts to deliver up-to-date members and departments. curricula and create a research environment. "We had been floating the idea and shop The Center is designed for students and ping around for proposals. And I guess our professionals looking for training in new delegates in Springfield were interested in technical skills that will enhance public what we were doing, they saw promise," safety, promote titreers ill:)aw enforcement, said James Coldren of the Criminal Justice and pave the way to gr~hoor:- · Department. It will also provide an opportunity for "A key fac tor was our partnership with south suburban students and regional law Phoenix photo by Robert Wolff local law enforcement, specifically the enforcement professionals to build upon Dr. Coldren will help set up the new Center for Law Enforcement South Suburban Association of Chiefs of their current expertise. Technology Colaboration. Police," said Coldren. See 'CRIME' on page 2 ======~~======YOJRCAMFUS A festivus for the rest of us: Why do we celebrate the holidays? By John Conrad "dedication." Contributing writer Christmas is the Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Traffic has increased, commerce has gone crazy, and It's However, the birth of Christ is believed to actually be clos a Wonderful Life has been given er to spring, according to excessive television air time. This HowStuffWorks.com. could only mean that the holidays are In the 4th century, the Catholic upon us once again. Church wanted to upstage a Roman The holiday season is an impor celebration of the sun god, Mithras, tant time of year for many people. which took place in late December. However, few individuals understand The date of December 25th was cho the history and traditions of the reli sen to compete with this rival pagan WANT YOU! gious or cultural celebrations of oth religion. TO WRITE FOR THE STUDENT ers. The celebration of Christmas NEWSPAPER OF COURSE! Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration spread quickly throughout Europe, that takes place on the 25th day of but took time to be assimilated into If you have an interest in writing, jour Kislev on the Hebrew calendar (gen early American culture. The erally in late November or colonists considered Christmas a nalism, or design, the Phoenix has a place December). But how did this 8-day pagan ritual and it was even banned for you! celebration originate? by law in Colonial Massachusetts. The Phoenix Student Newspaper is In 168 B.C.E. the Jewish Temple was seized by the Kwanzaa is a cultural festival celebrated by African looking for student contributors for the fall Syrians and dedicated to worshiping the Greek god Zeus, Americans between December 26th and January lst. trimester to help in making the Phoenix s according to the History Channel's website. The Jews bat Derived from a Swahili word meaning "fruits of the tled the Syrians for three years, eventually regaining con harvest," Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana return a success. trol of their Temple. Karenga, according to the official Kwanzaa website. If you are interested, please contact the The Temple was rededicated to Judaism on the 25th day Kwanzaa was created as a celebration of African culture, Phoenix office at 708-534-4517 or ofKislev. When the time came to light the Temple's values, and tradition in order to preserve and promote [email protected]. menorah, the Jews found there was only enough oil to last African-American culture. This 7-day celebration is based one evening. Miraculously, the flame burned for 8 days, on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, with each day repre until more oil could be manufactured. senting one of the principles. The result is an 8-day festival of lights to commemorate ~~ this event. The term Hanukkah is a Hebrew word meaning 'Festivus' continued on page 3 The Phoenix is Governors State try, and the Center is a great pathway to an ever-widening University's student newspaper. It is pub job market," said Coldren lished twice monthly during the fall and Crime: After completing a five course sequence students will winter, and monthly during the spring/sum Continued from page 1 be halfway to a Master's degree. mer. They will be given the opportunity to develop techno "I want the Center to be seen as a valuable educational We welcome articles, suggestions, pho logical skills that will enhance their effectiveness and pro entity in the South Suburbs. I want it to be viewed a visible tos, commentary, cartoons, and letters to fessional status, and prepare them for new career directions and strong part of the academic community here at GSU the editor on issues that concern you or the in science, law enforcement, business and technology and the local community," said Coldren greater GSU population. fields, according to a GSU press release. The new classes will be taught by instructors in both the We reserve the right to edit submissions "We just want to fill the needs of local law enforcement. Criminal Justice and Computer Science departments, with for clarity, legality, and interest to our GSU There is not enough technical training available to meet the the possibility of adding adjunct professors. readership. advanced needs of law enforcement. We just want to help," The South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police All submissions should be signed, and said Coldren. (SSACOP) is very involved in the development of the include the student, faculty, or staff mem What does this mean for GSU students? Center. They have a training committee that is helping with ber's ID number, department, and phone Curriculum development is one of the expansion goals the progress and curriculum development to ensure that the number. for the Center. Areas such as Digital Forensics, Forensic needs of local law enforcement will be met. Science and Services Science will be added. The CLETC is in the process of forming an advisory Phoenix Student Newspaper "There will be more advanced courses focusing on a board, and four or five positions on the board will be filled Governors State University very up and coming field. Security is a fast growing indus- by members of the SSACOP. 1 University Parkway, Rm. E1500 University Park, IL 60466
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according to a 2004 New York Times arti New BSU president promis Festivus: cle. In fact, according to Google Trends, Continued from page 2 in 2004 and 2005, the term Festivus had half as many hits as Hanukkah and twice es to take organization to The principles are Umoja (unity), as many as Kwanzaa in 2004 (The two Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima were about equal in 2005). (collective work and responsibility), Festivus is traditionally celebrated on higher levels Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia December 23rd and consists of four basic (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani traditions. The Festivus Pole is a plain By Katrina Adams at Governors State, I want them to feel (faith). aluminum pole (available online) set up Contributing writer happy about walking through the door, so Children are often given Kwanzaa similarly to a Christmas tree. Second, a they don't walk out," he said. gifts, which must include a book and her family dinner, where according to Salkin October marks a successful month for Bledsoe feels he posses the power to itage symbol. The book represents the "drinking is encouraged with hearty beer, Larry Bledsoe, the new Black Student structure a positive, proactive, and suc African value of learning, and the heritage rum, bourbon, or wine." Union [BSU] president. His desire for the cessful student organization for everyone, symbol reinforces commitment to African The third tradition is the Airing of position arose because he felt the voices seeking to make the BSU a supportive history and tradition. Grievances, where each individual tells of BSU were not being heard. and embracing organization. But what happens to those of us who those around the table the instances Bledsoe knows that in order to have a "I want members of BSU to feel a are neither cultural nor religious? If only they've disappointed him or her through proactive organization, a strong member sense of pride dignity when they join." there was a festival for the rest of us. out the year. Finally, the Feats of ship is key. This year, to gain support and Bledsoe says he is motivated in help The holiday of Festivus was popular Strength, where the head of the household increase membership, BSU intends to ing B.S.U members learn leadership ized by a 1997 episode of"Seinfeld." challenges one person in attendance to a have more student-relevant activities and skills, while utilizing their talents as well. However, according to Allen Salkin, wrestling match. Traditionally Festivus is events, hoping these events will lead to "B.S.U. wants to give its members the author of "Festivus: The Holiday for the not over until the head of the house has the views and opinions of the organization opportunity to find their purpose in life," Rest of Us," Festivus was celebrated as been pinned to the ground. to be heard and addressed. said Bledsoe. far back as ancient Roman times. Whatever the celebration, these holi "One of my priorities is to increase Larry Bledsoe is currently seeking a Daniel O'Keefe, a writer on day festivals seem to be bound by a com membership, because there is strength in B.A. in the Business "Seinfeld," claimed that his father discov mon thread. They all represent tradition, numbers," he stated. Administration/Management program. He ered Festivus in 1966, in a book outlining family, and general togetherness. So Recognizing the average BSU students is also a student of A.C.E.S.S., and obscure European holidays, according to regardless of what your celebrating this is constantly on the go, often going differ accredits A.C.E.S.S. extra students sup ReligiousTolerance.org. season, wish your fellow man a "happy ent ways, the new president believes there port services to much of his success. Whether Festivus is real or originated holidays," and be sure to have one your are common issues that many of the orga AC.E.S.S. is a federal funded program on "Seinfeld," is still highly debated. self. nization's students face at Governor State that is dedicated .to helping first genera However, many people celebrate Festivus University. tions students succeed in graduating from Bledsoe says he wants to rebuild the college. unity within the BSU. Part of the effort in "I don't want my hard work to be in this includes updating programs and vain. I want to bridge the BSU communi events to attract younger students. cational gap, because in any organization, The Phoenix is looking for new talent! Bledsoe says he sees potential in the lack of communication leads to division, younger generation of students attending and without unity nothing we do can be Assistant Editor GSU and wants the BSU to be able to successful," he added. Page Design Editor address their needs and wants so they can The BSU meets every third On-Staff Reporter feel embraced by the whole campus. Wednesday of the month at 2:30 in the "When the younger generation enrolls cafeteria annex. Call The Phoenix office at 708-534-4517 and ask for the editor to schedule an interview or pick up an application located in the office mailbox outside room E-1500. You can also email us at [email protected].
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By Robert Wolff This difference-over decora side. One table has Menorah sensitive this issue is, she said if "The holidays are about more Editor tions and labels has prompted representing Hanukkah, the other one religion is going to be repre than celebrating religions," stat many to say its part of a larger with a kinara, a candleholder sented, the others should not be ed another. "They're about The weather may not be say "Culture Wars" in America. signifying Kwanzaa. excluded. being thankful for what you have ing it, but it really is Christmas At Governors State Sherry Kohl, a staff member "If you're going to have any and helping the poor. There are time. You might otherwise University, where physical plant at GSU, wonders where the rep- religion being represented, there more important things to worry notice it through our surround about." ings by seeing wreaths popping GSU's official policy, accord up, the occasional Christmas tree ing to Charles Connolly, a public in home windows being decorat relations officer for the universi ed and the mad dash of crazed ty, is that "we basically try to be shoppers rushing to stores after inclusive, recognizing the tradi Thanksgiving to save money on A menorah, left, and a tions of all the students." gifts or things they don't need. Kinara, right, can be seen in Connolly added that it was Other things you might see or the Hall of Governors, while not the policy of the university hear are related to religion. no Nativity scene is dis to exclude any Nativity or Candles are lit for both played. Some think this is Christian themes, stating he sim Hanukkah and Kwanza. Many unfair. ply could not ever remember one private reSidences will have a being up in the first place. nativity scene. But religion in As for the Physical Plant public areas and commercial workers putting up the decora centers have caused a debate in tions, Scott Smith and Shawn recent years over what is and Phoenix photos by Robert Wolff Jones, they haven't heard many isn't acceptable to say or display. complaints over the years about Workers at some stores are the religious affects surrounding now allowing their employees to staff is beginning to put up deco resentation for Christianity is. should be all of them or none of the trees. say "Merry Christmas," instead rations for the "Isn't it the reason for the them," she said. "This came from the (GSU) of the perceived neutral "Happy Christmas/Holiday season, it season," she asks. Several students, not wanting president's office," stated Smith. Holidays." seems this debate has found its While walking past the holi to be identified, had a slightly "We haven't really heard any Other places are staying way here. day setup, Kohl noticed the different opinion. complaints (about religions not away from controversy by stick In the open foyer next the absence of a nativity scene and "I agree (with Kohl)," said being represented)." ing with a general holiday refer cafeteria, students and staff can wondered "why not have a one student, but "in the end, I "We'd be happy to put up ence. Public displays of reli pass by a decorated tree with manger?" really don't think it's that big a more," said Jones. gious items are still debated. two small tables, one on each Acknowledging how socially deal."
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Hopkins is involved in two scenes that stand out from the rest. After welcoming RFK to the Ambassador and later after being informed of his assassination, Hopkins conveys intense emotions masterfully. He accomplishes this without uttering a single word on either occasion. Even Lindsey Lohan gives a pow erful performance as a recent high school graduate, marrying a class Boasting over 20 characters por mate (Elijah Wood) to prevent him trayed by some of Hollywood's finest, from being sent to Vietnam. Lohan Bobby is a surprisingly smooth and convincingly portrays the struggle of powerful tale of hope and loss. a girl conflicted between marrying for Bobby, written and directed by love and marrying to save a life. Emilio Estevez, takes audiences on Other noteworthy performances an emotional journey as it follows the include Sharon Stone as the hotel lives and struggles of its 20-plus pro stylist, Demi Moore as a drunken tagonists. The story centers on the diva, and Shia LaBeouf as a lives of these individuals on an ill drugged-out campaign hand. fated day atl.A.'s Ambassador Hotel Estevez chose not to cast anyone in 1968. in the role of RFK. Instead, he Estevez skillfully interweaves spliced old footage and audio of RFK nacious D: The Pick of Destiny half musical. However, the strong these tales together, not creating a and his speeches into the film. This : Liam Lynch beginning tails off quickly and never film about Robert F. Kennedy, but helped give the movie a feeling of : Jack Black & Kyle Gass regains speed. The plot is shallow rather a film about what RFK repre authenticity and gives younger audi and even the ending doesn't rectify sented in the minds of many ences an opportunity to see Bobby in Jack Black and Kyle Gass play the problem of the movie even though Americans. During the turmoil of action. rrn<>mc~ol,,,oc in the retelling of the origin everything seems to come together. 1968, including the war in Vietnam, Bobby is a triumph. A tale of ficti the D. However, this movie has a Like I stated earlier, the movie racism, sexism and a growing drug tious characters occupying the real time finding its home and ends never found its home. I say that culture, RFK represented hope for world struggles and emotions of the p thinner than Kyle Gass' hair. because if you were a fan of the D the idealists of a past generation. period without constantly reminding The movie starts with a young JB then you already know the story of the Although it is inconceivable that the audience that its 2006. It was to Hollywood in the hopes to movie and how it ends, and if this is this election of RFK in 1968 would also interesting that issues presented it as a rock star. Quickly he your first encounter with the band than have alleviated the problems of the in the film seem comparable to many Kyle Gass playing for change I can see very little that could be past (& present}, the film succeeded issues still faced by America today. nd they form the band Tenacious D. enjoyed. Even with more than a in making me think, "What if.... ?" The film's only downside is that it eir downfall starts when KG's par handful of cameos I can't imagine a The film features many great per is almost too pro-RFK. Not one will no longer send him rent non Tenacious D fan liking this movie. formances, some expected and character disagrees with RFK's plat ey and Tenacious D is now on the It wasn't all bad. The songs were some surprising. Anthony Hopkins form or doesn't want him to get elect uest for the one tool that will help for the most part clever and funny and and Harry Belafonte have excellent ed. An RFK dissenter would have create the ultimate rock master some parts were genuinely amysiQg. chemistry as a pair_of Ambassador . be5Jn_a nice ~.mb._odiment of luxtapo , the pick of destiny. So, if you have never seen or r.d retirees, frequently returning to the sition in Estevez's "shrine to Bobby." The movie started great and it felt the D before take a who I~ . hotel to reminisce about their past. 3 ~ out of 4 stars - John Conrad ke it was going to be akin to the uth Park movie bei half ~~·~~·"'" ------~- -
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12104106 7 Goodbye tuition; Hello mortgage By Derrick Lilly those dreadful tests, midterms, finals, and ing fun with your friends, and at that over there are even more responsibilities Associate Editor research papers. time, school is the only thing in the way. to undertake. Yes, finally, school is going to be over, So, all of these years I have been I think the best advice I can give is to For as long as I can remember now, I and all I will have to worry about is mak wishing for school to be over, and all of not rush through life, it goes by fast have been wishing for school to be over. I ing money. Now that's the kind of paper I these years I have been dreaming about enough on its own. Enjoy school, but would have to say that since age 12 or so like. how great it will be to be an adult on my more importantly just enjoy living. Learn I have probably been complaining daily Then again, the market is rough; com own just worrying about money and what as much as you can, travel every chance about having to go to school, mumbling panies aren't exactly throwing money at kind of luxury vehicle I am going to you get, meet people, make friends, find about how much I hate it and how it is a their employees. Will my education pay drive. But right about now, I would do love and happiness, embrace your family, boring waste of time. Well finally, about off? Will I find the kind of job I am look just about anything to be 12 again trying and just try to make the most out of each ten years later, my school days are com ing for? Will I be able to afford the to decide what brand skateboard I want day and every experience, because once ing to an end. lifestyle I want to live? These are just my mom to buy me, because growing up this time is gone, there is no going back. With the end of the semester quickly some of the questions now plaguing my really isn't as great as I thought it would Good luck to this semester's gradu approaching, the stress has been growing. mind. be. ates, and good luck to all the students at All the rushing to get last minute assign The funny thing is, this is what I have Looking back, homework and research GSU. I hope you all go on to live happy ments together, squeezing in other respon been wishing for. I have wanted to grow papers are much more appealing than a and prosperous lives. sibilities, and still finding time for friends up, and now, when it is time to make the car payment and a mortgage. *** and family has been quite the task. On top next step, all I want is to be a kid again. At least graduate school is an option. Since I will be leaving GSU at the end of of all that, Christmas is just around the Seriously, things are pretty sweet But let's be honest, eventually we all have the semester, this is the last 'editorial' I comer, which in itself brings a whirlwind when you are 12. You don't have to worry to leave school, and eventually we all will be contributing. I would just like to of tasks and errands. But soon enough, about jobs, bills, or supporting a family; need to grow up. While school may have thank everyone who read my few writ the homework will be gone, along with all you think about is running around hav- felt like a burden for so long, once it is ings, and I appreciate the warm responses. More Saudis studying in
U.S. than before 9/11 The Phoenix welcomes letters to By Aditya Ramanathan full scholarships. the editor and/or editorials. U-WIRE (DC BUREAU) Though the scholarship gives students the opportuni ty to study in several other countries including Australia, Letters can be submitted to (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON-- Even as the number of New Zealand and Canada, Saudi students overwhelm [email protected]. students coming to the United States from many Muslim ingly choose to study in the United States, according to Al-Jubeir. countries has since 9/11, the number of Saudi students Letters may be edited for space or con- coming to the United States has suddenly skyrocketed. "[Saudis] always looked up to the U.S. as a place to The kingdom of less than 22 million people has well go for higher education," Al-Jubeir said. He said that for tent and must include your name and a over 11,000 of its subjects studying in U.S. universities, Saudis, the United States was the destination of choice contact number or email address by according to the Saudi government. for university education from the 1970s onwards and with you can be reached. Most remarkably, State Department figures indicate that Saudis retain a "strong admiration" for America's that nearly 9,500 of those 11,000 students have come to university system. Sudoku #6 the United States since just October 2005. The number The other major reason for the rise in the number of of Saudi students in the United States has now crossed Saudi students in the United States is that U.S. visa pro 2 4 3 7 6 9 5 1 8 pre-9111 levels. cessing has generally become more streamlined. 8 7 6 4 5 1 3 9 2 The students are not concentrated in any particular Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. ·~·- region of the United States. government put in place new visa procedures worldwide 1 5 9 3 8 2 7 6 4 "They're in virtually every state of the union," said that mandated among other things, interviewing each 4 1 2 6 3 7 8 5 9 Nail Al-Jubeir, spokesman for the Saudi embassy in visa applicant and getting their fingerprints. Washington. Saudi students' organizations can be found There were special provisions for Saudi Arabia, since 5 6 7 2 9 8 1 4 3 in the University of Northern Iowa, Montana State 15 of the 19 hijackers who carried out the 9/11 attacks 3 9 8 5 1 4 2 7 6 University and the University of Kansas. were Saudi. Under the 2002 Homeland Security Act, the 4 "I like it [here] very much, I like the education sys Department of Homeland Security oversees the issuing 6 8 5 9 7 3 2 1 tem, I like the environment," said Abdullah Almobarraz, of visas in the kingdom. 9 2 1 8 4 5 6 3 7 a Ph.D. student of information science at the University The new procedures slowed down the processing of 7 3 4 1 2 6 9 5 of North Texas in Denton and the president of that uni visas all over the world. However, the State Department 8 versity's the Saudi Student Association. says things have improved considerably. "The people here [are] very friendly," Almobarraz "We're combating the perception that we removed the Crossword Answers said, adding that he found the climate in Denton similar welcome mat for international students," said Laura from puzzle on page 8 to that of Saudi Arabia. Tischler, State Department Consular Affairs spokes Many of the Saudi students are attending programs woman. that teach English as a second language, since they need Besides making the visa process more efficient, the proficiency in English to study further. Al-Jubeir said State Department is also giving student visas priority w;; sTPi iiTR o <3 . ;: eTEio •• s :.\iill!s that about 3,800 Saudi students are in such programs at and letting international students apply earlier for their I R A 1E .R I E B A s I tM t I S T R O.D I E F I A E!P i R 0 0 F H oiu:s E K E E P ! E ·R U.S. universities. According to Almobarraz, most of the visas, so they don't miss classes in the United States, E F s -c E 0 E,A;R R A SIA . A A P I D\ L Y roughly 84 Saudi students at the University of North Tischler said. ji s :r. I C I L L Texas are still in English language programs. While acknowledging the improvements, Al-Jubeir said Hf .R -~ -~- IIJI T:i:l:i~~ U N -',jB;L;El E S T 0 T I·~· Saudi students first land in Washington, D.C., the American embassy in Riyadh was overwhelmed with H0 K ' EIY. G E T 0 N '~~F U i S --~ ~"c :o AILlSO E UN liT QIN according to Al-Jubeir, where they have their documents visa applications and had become a "big bottleneck." He F A L SIE'H 0 0 D H E C K M A TiE A L I T. AS s A.H. L E A processed at the Saudi cultural mission and go through said the U.S. consulates in Jeddah and Dahran also need D 0 N.E E C T -~ S R E B Eil ~~ D1A!M p- A R an orientation where they learn about American culture to start issuing visas. .L -~- ""A lri ·~T~+~· N A ·(lT·lll and society. For many of the students, often 18 or 19 Both governments agree that the scholarship program . 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Fall Recreation Center Hours Fall Library Hours Monday - Friday Monday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Salt Creek Ballet in Saturday Friday - Saturday The Nutcracker 8:30a.m. - 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday Sunday Center for Performing Arts Noon- 4 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Salt Creek Ballet returns to the Center for this holiday favorite filled with danc STRICTLY SPEAKING ing flowers, a sugar plum fairy and more, all set to Tchaikovsky's classic score Super Crossword performed live by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets range from ACROSS 60 Progress 981t may be 6 Keep the 45 'What?" 88Actor 1 Summer 61 Chaka white shelves 48 Crack up Horsley $27 to $36 for adults and $22 to $31 for those 16 and unqer. Tickets for the stinger Khan's 99 Signor stocked 50 Proclama- 90 Currier's 5 Sailor's group Ferrari 7 Crumhorn lions partner Sugar Plum Party are $10. Call 708-235-2222 or order tickets online at quaff 63 Pigeon 101 Stock· cousin 51 A nose that 92 Memo start 9 In the sack English? brokers? 8 Sail support shows 93 On a whale www.centertickets.net. 13 Master, in 64 To boot 1 OS Petite pet 9 Furniture 53 Coat·of· watch, Madras 66 Spud 108 Blood com· wood arms figure perhaps 18 "Dies-" bud ponents 10 Jacket info 54 Lovett or 95 Asian nation 19 Melodious 67 Bulldog, for 109 Kid at court 11 Big bird Waggoner 97 Clothes McEntire one 110 Former 12- brakes 56 Italian 100African 20 -Valley, 68 "Blame 13 Canonized greyhound, equine CA -Rio" 1118~~~~~r Mile. e.g. 102 Quayle or 21 Walked ('84film) 14 "-you for 57 Ignoramus Blocker The Jim Brickman Holiday Concert confidently 69 Capone 113 Wine valley real?" 58 Used up 103 Eye appre· 22 Tenured? imperson- 116Exit 15 Was an 60 Gaggle gal ciatively 24 Ex-wife, ator? 120 FDA· optimist 62 Wood and 104 Acted like a Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. sometimes? 73 Hire a approved 16 Unimprov- gas chick 26 Roman private eye? snack? able 65 Sedimentary 105 Garden Center for Performing Arts official 75 Landed 126 ·equus,• for 17 Juicy fruit stuff supplies 27 Umps 76 Palm instance? 21 Toast word 68 Force 106 In the slight· 29 Bus. bigwig Sunday 128 Inventor 23 Await 69 Lose luster Back by popular demand, the Grammy-nominated romantic pianist returns for 30 Plant part animal Otis judgment 10 ·-comes 107 ~:,:~~:i:s· 31 Writer 77 Humbug 129 Dingy digs 25 Macabre Mary" group a heartfelt, holiday performance. Best known for his chart-topping hits Blyton lead-in 130 Pat on the 28 - Lanka ('66 song) 112 Return 33 Tabula- 79 Act like an buns? 32 Tennis pro 71 Dana or address? "Valentine," "The Gift" and "Peace," Brickman has delighted audiences world 37 At full tilt antelope 131 Kuwaiti ruler Nastase Darnell 114 "Hi, sailor!" 40 Violin 80 Oxford 132 Blackboard 34 Moss Hart's 72 Messy 115 Battery bows? figure 133 Type of auto- Madison part wide. The perfect holiday gift for that special someone. Tickets range from 44 Evils 81 Vote in chalcedony biography 73 Nickels and 117- mater 45 Terry-cloth 83 'Watership 134 Holler 35 "-Game" dimes 118 Self-smitten $43 to $52. Call 708-235-2222 or order tickets online at www.centertickets.net. inscription Down" 135 Odense ('71film) 74 Designer 119 Thornfield 46 Cookbook author denizen 36 Up and Lagerfeld governess author 85 Defy a about 77 Church sale 121 Cornerstone Rombauer dictator DOWN 38 Requests 78 Bustle abbr. 47 Deed 89 Salad 1 Man's altar 39 Ain't right? 81 Happening 122 "Evita" 49 Wraps up veggie ego? 40 Spanish 82 Latin class character 52 Incompetent 91 Geronimo's 2 Like the sherry no-nos 123 "-·Tiki" 55 Neighbor of birthplace Kalahari 41 Author 84 Scratches 124 TV Tarzan GSU Education Fair Latvia 93 Draw 3Agra attire Dinesen the surface 125 King's 57 TV's "The 94 Donated 4 Prepared a 42 uPeter Pan" 86 Zodiac handle? -Game" 95 Swedish pineapple pirate animal 127 Costa Thompson Center, Chicago 59 Melo· currency 5 Whippet's 43 Tried a 87 Buffalo del- dramatic 96 Mardi- warning mouthful waterfront Thursday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact the School of Extended Learning at 708-534-4099.
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session GSU's Alternative Teacher Certification program will host an information ses sion on Thursday, December 14, at 7 p.m., in theE Lounge. The Alternative Certification programs makes it possible for individuals from a variety of back grounds and careers to enter the teaching profession.
For more information, visit the program website or call 708.534.4399.
Master of Social Work Information Session Join faculty and staff from the College of Health Professions to learn about the Master of Social Work Program. The information session will be held on Saturday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the E-Lounge.
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