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Chanticleer | August 28, 2014

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Historical Newspapers at JSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Chanticleer by an authorized administrator of JSU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. IN THIS ISSUE: Preview of Organic Whole exhibit Jacksonville State University’s Student-Published The Newspaper since 1934 Chanticleer WEATHER: High 91, Low 65, Mostly sunny Thursday, August 28, 2014 High turnout for Welcome Week

Marie McBurnett/The Chanticleer Marie McBurnett by JSU Housing. The Student Govern- Mindreader Eric Dittleman visited the Editor-in-Chief ment Association was a co-sponsor. Leone Cole Auditorium on Thursday. Monday night’s event was the an- Paint Party took the attention of many Welcome Week, an annual week-long nual Movie Night on the Quad, which students on Friday evening at Dillon Field. chain of events planned by JSU’s Of- was moved to the Leone Cole Audi- Gamecocks doused themselves with bright fice of Student Life, proved to be nothing torium due to weather-related issues. colors to end the first half-week of classes. less than a success and the perfect way ‘Divergent’ was the movie shown. The Welcome Week events ended on to begin the 2014-2015 academic year. Get On Board Day happened at the con- Saturday with the Glow Dash and Spirit on Welcome Week was designed to clusion of Freshmen Convocation on Tues- Mountain Street. Glow Dash was an event help entering freshmen get acquaint- day afternoon at Dillon Field. Get On Board sponsored by the Summer Reading Pro- ed with JSU—as well as to give them Day was an opportunity for the new Game- gram Committee to promote the freshmen the opportunity to meet some of cocks to meet representatives from several reading book, ‘A Fault in our Stars.’ It was their peers before classes ever begin. organizations on campus. It also gave stu- a 5k event that raised money for St. Jude Welcome Week kicked off on Sat- dents a chance to meet the people with Children’s Research Hospital. “We decided urday, August 16 with a performance which they will spend their time at JSU. that we were going to raise money for an by T-Pain and Matt Carroll and the The first day of class also hosted Ca- orgaization that ties into the Summer Read- Browncoats. The festivities concluded sino Night, which allowed students to ing Program.” said Terry Casey, director of on Saturday, August 23 with the Glow play choice casino style games, and Student Life, “We raised close to $4,000.” Dash and Spirit on Mountain Street. the students who earned the most to- Spirit on Mountain Street was an event The T-Pain concert was sponsored kens at the end of the night won a prize. that held many vendors and door prizes.

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Customer pays all applicable sales taxes The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 2 Police and Citizens Relations Forum tackles current issues Savannah Rice people accusing of- Staff Writer ficers of respond- ing to certain calls The Justice and based on the neigh- Civil Rights Initia- borhood in which tive held a Police the crime occurs. and Citizens Re- Past controversies lations Forum at with law enforce- the Houston Cole ment like Rodney Library on Mon- King, Trayvon Mar- day night to dis- tin and Eric Garner cuss current issues were brought up for dealing with police brief discussion. officers in rela- These are simi- tion to the public. lar to today’s Ed Moore III, large controver- who is the presi- sy in Ferguson, dent and founder Mo. with the Mi- of the Initiative, chael Brown case. stated that he hoped Though this fo- the audience would rum was planned gain understanding several months ago, during this event well before Mi- that certain ethical chael Brown was issues like those killed, the speak- concerning po- ers were able to use lice are two-sided. it as an example. Savannah Rice/The Chanticleer He claimed that The speakers “it is important for FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Former Chief of Police of Birmingham Annetta Nunn, Capt. Cleveland were in agreement us to understand Moore, President and Founder of Justice and Civil Rights Initiative Ed Moore III, Dr. Jeremy that respect for law that we must work Ross and Dr. Jennifer Savage. officers starts as a on problems with Jefferson County to respond to that plained that the of the New Order child and should be both sides of the Sheriff’s Office. could be handled crime currently National Human taught at a young equation,” and that Moore asked without them, take taking place will Rights Organiza- age. They said of- this is a “critical them questions away from some of take priority over tion in Atlanta, Ger- ficers should han- time more than ever about the daily tasks the more important suspicions of one. ald E. Rose, spoke dle their job with to come together of a police officer. calls due to lack JSU’s own As- on this as well. respect as well. and have these Nunn answered that of available staff. sociate Professor Dr. Savage pro- Ultimately, of the types of forums.” an officer’s day is This helped an- of Social Work Dr. posed the idea that speakers agreed To speak on be- unexpected. They swer some ques- Jennifer J. Savage, police officers in that the problem half of the police, can get called out to tions about the and Assistant Pro- every area should that society is fac- Birmingham’s for- several places along controversial issue fessor of Sociology be well integrated to ing today is more mer Chief of Po- with having to go blaming officers for Dr. Jeremy A. Ross get every race and economic and the lice, Annetta Nunn, to court or even taking too long to were present to pro- ethnicity more com- relationship be- was present as well have extra training. respond to certain vide explanations fortable with each tween law enforce- as Capt. Cleveland Capt. Moore ex- calls or picking cer- about why society other and with who ment and the public Moore from the plained that these tain areas to respond responds to events is enforcing the law. needs to be worked Special Investiga- things, plus calls to over others. in certain ways. She said this on before a catas- tions Division at the that police have Capt. Moore ex- CEO and founder would help with trophe can arise. JSU hosts first Graduation Fair Taylor Brown into a drawing for an Apple Staff Writer iPad or other door prizes. Each booth served a differ- Traditionally, graduating se- ent purpose for graduating niors are on their own when seniors. For example, a booth it comes to getting ready for by Village Photographers let that big day. Seniors this year, seniors have a free sitting for however, got a bit of a helping cap and gown pictures. An- hand with JSU’s first Gradua- other booth from Balfour let tion Fair on August 26, in the students order class rings. Leone Cole Auditorium, last- Even Waffle House was avail- ing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. able with hot waffles and in- The fair was the idea of the formation about its company. Bursar’s office. “We wanted to Previously, such companies Taylor Brown/The Chanticleer offer more to the students,” said would have to wait until right The first Graduation Fair was held on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. Emily White, the JSU Registrar. before graduation to be vis- to 1 p.m. in the Leone Cole Auditorium. Numerous booths set up by JSU ible to students. “This is ac- staff or certain companies were tually much more open, it to the newer EPP test. Booths until the last of the semes- located in the auditorium. At seems much more visible to from different departments ter,” said Debra Goodwin, the far end of the hall a taping students,” said Matthew Phil- such as Communication and Department Chair of Fam- of last fall’s graduation ceremo- lips, a Balfour representative. Arts and Sciences were avail- ily and Consumer Sciences. ny was played on a projector. Booths that held various able to help students check up President Meehan said, Seniors walked in and filled JSU services, such as Alum- on their progress for graduation. “I’m very pleased. I wish out an information card. Each ni and Career services, lined “I think it’s an excellent meth- I had something like this time a booth was visited, the stu- the walls. JSU Testing Ser- od of making sure that seniors when I was an undergradu- dent would receive a sticker. Af- vices was available to inform get help for that senioritis; it ate. You don’t have to go all ter six stickers, a student could graduating students changes just reinforces the fact that they around campus to ask your hand the card back, and be put in tests from the CBASE test are okay and don’t have to wait questions and get answers,” Meet The Chanticleer’s 2014-2015 Staff

Marie McBurnett Alex McFry Christiana Tyler Marvel Robinson Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor A&E Editor Sports Editor The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 3 Pandas with a Purpose Campus Alex McFry Associate Editor crime

Members of Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) sorority have report wasted no time at all kicking off community 08/19/2014 service for the new year here at Jacksonville Consumption of Alcohol State. On August 11, before classes by a Minor were even in session, Caitlin Campbell, Fitzpatrick Hall AOII vice president for membership and Parking Lot recruitment, and Brooke Bishop, AOII vice president of administration, led the chapter Photos by Michael Abrams/Jacksonville Fire Department 08/19/2014 of girls on their first charitable event. Members of Delta Epsilon Chapter of AOII Violation of JSU Weapons Alpha Omicron Pi partnered with the donated toy pandas and cash to the firefighters Cole Drive Jacksonville Fire Department in an effort as part of their community service pledge. to give back to children in the community 08/19/2014 by donating a wide variety of stuffed Theft of Property pandas to the fire department. The girls Chief Buckner, who worked with the girls, Burgess Snow Field hope that these bears will be used to calm commented, saying, “I am impressed these children who are faced with disasters, young ladies thought, not about themselves 08/20/2014 such as house fires, traumatic automobile or just the first responders at the Jacksonville Possession of Marijuana accidents, and other emergency situations. Fire Department, but about the young Stadium Tower Parking In association with Fire Chief Wade Buckner, victims our men and women will encounter Lot the girls donated the bears to the Jacksonville and rescue during future dramatic and Fire Department during a presentation at the emergency situations. As a department, we 08/21/2014 Wesley Foundation House right off campus. are very grateful for the sense of community Criminal Mischief They also contributed by providing a cash the young ladies of AOII sorority bring Pannell Hall donation to the fire department as well. to the JSU campus and our community.” Parking Lot When Assistant Fire Chief Randy Childs In an interview, Campbell said, “We know was asked to comment about the donation, how important first responders are to any 08/21/2014 he said, “Thank you. We do appreciate community and we sincerely appreciate Property Damage these pandas and the donation. The pandas what the fire-fighters do and are prepared Pete Mathews Coliseum will definitely help when we have to treat to do on JSU and in the surrounding area.” Parking Lot children. The pandas will be put to good Bishop said, “We’re glad we could help in use.” Assistant Chief Childs accepted some small way to ease the pain, stress, and fear 08/21/2014 the donations for the fire department. a girl or boy may feel when they are attended Property Damage to by the fire-fighters in a future emergency.” Stadium Tower Parking A senior from Collinsville, Alabama, Lot Campbell said, “AOII has given a lot to me, more than T-shirts and friends. 08/22/2014 It has made me the woman I am today.” Threat Assessment Each panda is equipped with a tag that reads, Bibb Graves “AOII has hope for a brighter tomorrow.” 08/23/2014 LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Fire Chief Randy Automobile Accident Childs, Caitlin M. Campbell, and Brooke M. Kennamer Hall Bishop, members of Delta Epsilon Chapter AOII Parking Lot met at the Wesley Foundation House

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08/25/2014 Welcome back, loyal Chanticleer readers, to “The Friendliest Theft of Lost Property CampusChicken in the South.” We at TheScratch Chanticleer hope you have all Dixon Hall thoroughly enjoyed your summer—whether it consisted of never leaving the comfort of the couch in fear of falling behind in the vast world of Netflix or going on an incredible journey across the seas, we do hope it was relaxing.

As for The Chanticleer staff, we’ve been hard at work to make sure our readers’ voices are going to be heard this year—and what better way to do that than Chicken Scratch? With a brand Interested in becoming new website, a new Instagram account and many a Gamecock Orientation more changes in store, it’s easier than ever to make Leader? Applications are yourself heard. So get to it, valiant readers! Starting available now in the Office with next week’s issue, we will begin publishing of Student Life, TMB room Chicken Scratch—blurbs, ideas, rants, thoughts— 402. Students applying must anything and everything that crosses your minds. have at least 12 hours in the fall and spring semesters and Post on Facebook, use #chanticleerjsu on must have attended one com- Instagram and Twitter or email us those beautifully plete academic year at JSU. random musings at [email protected]. Turn in your applications to the Office of Student Life The Chanticleer reserves the right to refuse to print any along with two letters of rec- Scratches. The views expressed here are only those of the ommendation from JSU full- individual writing, and do not represent the views of the time faculty or staff. Applica- University or its employees. tions and recommendations are due by October 10, 2014. 7-day weather outlook

TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Chance of Chance of Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Possible Rain Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm High: 91o High: 92o High: 89o High: 87o High: 90o High: 91o High: 92o Low: 65o Low: 69o Low: 71o Low: 70o Low: 69o Low: 69o Low: 69o The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 4 Arts & Entertainment Student Gallery in Hammond Hall to host ‘Organic Whole’ exhibit Christiana Tyler beginning at 5 p.m. vidual plates, the jig Arts & Entertainment Editor The idea of a collaborative print (the item that sets and puzzle came to Daisy Stanley, holds each individual Recently, Professor and Graphic a non-traditional student with a piece while printing) Artist Janueth Skinner in the Jack- major in print making, while re- we put them into, sonville State University Depart- searching relief printing and print- the whole piece and ment of Art, completed a limited makers. also each individual edition print collaboration with Stanley says of seeing an exam- print,” says Stanley. ple of the idea, “I was Skinner says her so excited about these piece, inspired by a prints and the collab- trumpet flower in her orative process that yard, is a “botanical I wanted to see our type organic image” printmakers create a that’s a bit more real- puzzle print.” istic than some of the This past spring, other designs, but that the printmaking class each piece centers on Department of Art/JSU of Professor Skinner the idea of organic had enough students forms. to attempt the feat and The title of the piece came about Stanley suggested a at the end of the printing pro- concept design of or- cess. “Professor Skinner decided ganic forms. she liked the concept of organic What is involved whole, so that was the suggestion in making a jigsaw she made,” says Stanley, “and it fit Department of Art/JSU print? Each piece of perfectly because each of us took Daisy Stanley with the first print pulled off the the puzzle must be the concept of something organic press. completed separately, and put it into the puzzle to create which in this case an organic whole.” her students in Printmaking II: meant concept creation around the The process of actually printing Relief that will be on display in idea of organic forms from the 10 the completed puzzle required a the Student Gallery of Hammond people involved. team of printmakers who met out- Hall beginning September 1st and This would then lead to the side of the class due to how large continuing until the 30th. creation of the individual prints, and labor intensive the finished Organic Whole, the title of the which would have to be combined jigsaw print was. Department of Art/JSU finished work, will have a gallery together to create the single whole Stanley says of the finished opening on September 4th in the puzzle print. The jig on the intaglio press, product, “This has been a wonder- ready for the linocut blocks. Student Gallery in Hammond Hall “The show will have the indi- ful process. The outcome is better

Courtesy of ishback.com The vinyl comeback: college students revive record sales Elana Goodwin even been popping up all over sands of vinyl copies of their latest small music-holding devices, you UWire the U.S. to meet the need, as have albums. can’t exactly carry around a record record stores. There’s also been That being said, this revival of player and the records themselves. When most think of music to- an influx of record stores located LPs is still pretty small scale. Not only that, but LPs are easy day, they think of Spotify, Pan- close to college campuses, as the “Vinyl is only about two percent to scratch and once they are, the dora, iTunes, YouTube, various college-aged generation has be- of total album sales, so when you sound becomes warped and dis- personal music-playing devices, come vinyl consumers and advo- talk about a revival you have to torted. the radio and CDs. cates. talk about it in the context of ev- Additionally, record player But before all of those, there Jason Patton, manager of the erything everyone is listening to,” needles don’t last forever which were musical relics called vinyl Tuscaloosa, AL music store Oz said Bloomberg Businessweek means you have to replace those records. Perhaps that’s why it’s so Music, thinks he may have some writer Claire Suddath. every once in a while too. Record surprising that not only have vinyl insight into why college students players typically run from $150 to record sales seen an increase in are buying vinyls. $300, but they can be more expen- recent years, but that the driving “I think this generation has dis- sive, while replacing a needle can force behind this upward trend are covered ‘real music’ because the cost you upwards of $10, and car- college students. majority of their lives, all they’ve tridges usually run for at least $50. Though vinyl sales dropped known are digital files,” Patton Regardless, it is hard to deny with the emergence of casettes, said. “They’re getting a little old- the resurgence of vinyl popularity CDs, and then MP3s in the 70s, er, they found their parents’ record among college students. 80s, and 90s respectively, they collection, they’re hearing music Josh Bizar, the director of sales never went extinct. for the first time essentially- be and marketing for Chicago com- There’s always been a small cause that’s how it was meant to Record players can cost anywhere pany Music Direct, said his com- contingent that have lauded the be listened to, and it sounds better. from $150 to$300 and Beats pany sold about half a million LPs quality and sound of vinyl LPs and So I think the younger generation manufactures a highend playerfor in 2012. held tight to their record players. is starting to appreciate how the consumers. “We never expected the vinyl But now it seems a new generation music was supposed to sound.” Courtesy of deviantart.com resurgence to become as crazy as is jumping aboard the vinyl train. Recently, bands have started it is,” Bizar said. “But it’s come According to music sales track- releasing vinyl records of their In October 2013, Suddath re- full circle. We get kids calling us ing service Nielsen SoundScan, music to cater to the LP-loving ported that the number of records up and telling us why they listen to there’s been a 32 percent increase fans. Earlier this year, Daft Punk’s sold nationwide made up only 1.4 vinyl, and when we ask them why in vinyl sales from 2012 to 2013 “Random Access Memories” saw percent of all albums sold. they don’t listen to CDs, they say, while CD sales decreased 15 per- vinyl records make up six percent Of course, there are downsides ‘CDs? My dad listens to CDs — cent. of their first-week sales, according to being lovers of the black discs: why would I do that?’” Because of the demand for re- to Nielsen SoundScan. firstly, that it’s not portable. cords, new pressing plants have Other bands have also sold thou- Unlike MP3s, iPods, and other The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 5

Dog Daze at Little River Canyon Center Upcoming events on and Christiana Tyler Alabama, seeks to help edu- around campus Arts & Entertainment Editor cate those with dogs what it August 30, 2014 means to be a dog. Morrison, Dog Daze, held at the Little River Can- Many who come to Jack- also one of Alabama’s Na- yon Center, will begin at 10:30 a.m. sonville State University, tional Storytellers, will first come to be educated. In line start by telling of her own with that, JSU hosts a variety experiences growing up on September 3, 2014 of programs that seek to help her grandfather’s dairy farm Ballroom Dance Club wil be meeting at educate those who take ad- and believing herself to be a 6 p.m. in the TMB auditorium vantage of them. hound dog named Midnight, As an example, this Satur- followed by the moving sto- September 5, 2014 day, August 30 beginning at ries of Haley Conroe and her “Q” Ensemble present will present 10:30 a.m., JSU Field School service dog, Indy, who trav- DeKalb County Humane Society Pearl is a terrier mix that will “Friday Night Movie-Dr. Jekyll and Mr. will host Dog Daze, an effort eled to the Vatican and met be available for adoption at Hyde” (1920) beginning at 7:30 p.m. in to help dog owners to be- the Pope. Dog Daze from the Dekalb the Mason Hall auditorium come more aware of the life While there are many op- County Humane Society. portunities for humans, there September 8, 2014 is also many fun things for the Dekalb County Humane canines to do, such as a tricks Society will be in attendance Ready JSU Week begins and will con- station and a sniffing path. with some of their dogs in tinue until the 12th. Speakers and dem- This path will have scents order to offer on-site adop- onstrations will show how volunteerism from different animals. Each tion. There is an application can benefit both the world around you scent will intrigue the dog that must be filled out and and yourself with the goal of promoting into sniffing around, and approved in order to adopt, disaster preparedness. there will be hints for the similar to going directly to an humans to understand what animal shelter. September 17, 2014 their dog is seeing with their JSU Field School pro- SGA will host the SGA Salsa Party in nose. vides different programs year the TMB auditorium beginning at 7 Renee Morrison says of round for anyone who would p.m. dogs scenting their surround- like to participate and relies ings, “When we don't allow a heavily on the donations dog to finish its sniff during from generous visitors in or- a hike, it is similar to your der to fund the more than 400 Just created for the enjoyment DeKalb County Humane Society reading an incredibly inter- programs a year, with themes Buster, a dachshund mix, esting scene in a novel when ranging from environmental of participants! will be looking for a forever suddenly someone jerks the education and outdoor recre- home at Dog Daze. book out of your hand. To ation, to cultural heritage and help humans better under- the arts. Ballroom Dance Club their dog leads. stand, I've developed a Sniff- Anyone who would like The JSU Field Schools pro- ing Hike.” to donate while at Dog The first meeting will be Spetmber 3, motes the "comprehension of She continues, “Humans Daze, can donate either to 2014, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Theron Alabama's natural and cul- can watch their dogs stop, JSU Field Schools or to the Montgomery Building Auditorium. Les- tural significance, celebrate sniff, and observe the canine Dekalb County Humane So- sons from a professional dance teacher will diversity, and foster steward- reaction to different scents. ciety, which will accept mon- be given in the future. ship of the natural world," For example, most dogs wag etary donations or dog food. For more information, contact Joshua says Renee Morrison, the as- their tail when they smell a If you’d like to have a Blumenschien at [email protected] sistant director for JSU Field rabbit or squirrel. However, booth or volunteer for Dog or 256- 592- 9812. Schools most dogs tuck their tail and Daze, contact Renee Morri- Dr. Hammet, Dean of College of Educa- Dog Daze, which will hap- flatten their ears when they son at [email protected] or pen at the Little River Can- smell a raccoon or a coyote.” 256 – 782 – 8010. tion and Professional Studies, is the advi- yon Center near Fort Payne, Also in line with Dog Daze, sor. Coming soon to a theater near you Elana Goodwin movie that follows Thomas Where I Leave You” opens in Entertainment and “hilarious UWire (Dylan O’Brien, “Teen Wolf”) theaters September 19. and heart-crushingly real” by who, after his memory is “A Walk Among the Tomb- Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. September is typically the erased, finds himself in a group stones,” is a rated-R crime/ac- “The Equalizer,” is a crime month most are settling back of boys trapped in a maze. tion/mystery movie that stars action/thriller which stars Den- into the school routine which Thomas soon realizes the Liam Neeson (of the “Taken” zel Washington (“Flight”) as means students will need a only hope of them getting out movies) as a private investi- McCall, an ex black ops soldier break from the homework, of the maze is if all the “run- gator hired by a drug lord to who, after faking his own death, classes and daily grind. ners” work together. The film is track down the people who kid- lives a quiet life in Boston. Luckily, there are some to be released on September 19 napped and murdered his wife. McCall flies under the radar awesome-looking movies be- and also stars Kaya Scodelario Based on the novel by Law- in his new life until he meets ing released in September that (“Skins”), Thomas Brodie- rence Block, the dark thriller a young girl (Chloe Grace would be the perfect reward af- Sangster (“Game of Thrones”), looks similar to “Taken” and Moretz, “If I Stay”) under the ter a hard and stressful week of and Will Poulter (“We’re the is sure to please fans of high- control of brutal Russian gang- class. Millers”). octane action. sters and so feels compelled to Here are the movies com- The movie looks action- The movie, which comes out rescue her. ing out in September that are a packed and hopefully it will September 19, also stars Dan His intervention on her be- must-see. stay true to the book so both Stevens (“Downtown Abbey”), half draws the attention of the “Search Party.,” is a rated-R fans of the novel and non-read- Boyd Holbrook (“Little Acci- higher-ups in the Russian mob comedy is slated to come out ers can enjoy the adaptation. dents”), and Sebastian Roche and soon they are after him and on September 12 and stars Ali- “This Is Where I Leave You,” (“The Originals”). those he loves. son Brie (“Community,” “Mad is an emotional comedy based “The Skeleton Twins,” slated The movie, which comes out Men”), Krysten Ritter (“Don’t on the bestselling novel by Jon- for release on September 12, September 26, has not yet been Trust the B—- in Apartment athan Tropper and follows four is a R-rated drama has an all- rated, and also stars Marton 23,” “Veronica Mars”), T.J. siblings who come home after star funny cast of Kristen Wiig Csokas (“Rogue”) and David Miller (“Silicon Valley,” “The their father passes away. (“Bridesmaids”), Bill Hader Harbour (“Manhattan”). Goodwin Games”), and Adam For a week, they live under (“Saturday Night Live”), Ty In the 1980s, “The Equalizer” Pally (“The Mindy Project,” the same roof, along with their Burrell (“Modern Family”) and was a TV show on CBS that “Happy Endings”). mother, history, problems, vari- Luke Wilson (“Enlightened”). starred Edward Woodward as a No trailer for the movie has ous significant others, exes, and The movie follows twin sib- retired intelligence officer who been released yet but the ba- more, and reconnect as a family lings, Wiig and Hader, who af- helped those in trouble; the sic plot of the film is a couple and as people. ter being estranged for 10 years, 2014 movie is a film adaptation of friends set out on a journey The film, which is rated R, cheat death on the same day, based on the TV series. to reunite their friend with the stars Jason Bateman (“Arrest- which ends up moving them to So this September, take a woman he was going to marry. ed Development”), Tina Fey reunite. As they reconnect, they relaxation break from study- While there’s not too much (“30 Rock”), Jane Fonda (“The soon realize that in order to fix ing and homework and reward known about this project yet, Newsroom”) and Adam Driver their lives, they may first have yourself by going to see a mov- it does have a cast made up of (“Girls”). to fix their relationship with ie. funny people, so here’s hoping The movie has a talented cast each other. Whether you’re in the mood the plot follows through. and looks like it’ll be a great The film won Best Screen- for a comedy, drama, or action/ “The Maze Runner,” based movie with lots of laughs with play at the Sundance Film Fes- thriller, there are enough new on the bestselling young adult serious underecurrents that will tival and has been called “really movies coming out in Septem- novel by James Dashner, is a make most think of their own funny and surprisingly emo- ber, that the are sure to have PG-13 sci-fi action/mystery dysfunctional family. “This Is tional” by Chris Nashawaty of something for everyone. The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 6 Opinion & Editorial The politics of How to: college the college experience Brett Johnson idea of combining both bud- Alex McFry a day, not counting extra- Staff Writer gets. So, who cares? Right? Associate Editor curricular activities that you Wrong. You care! If this wanted to pursue. In college, Ahh, college… Four (or happens, guess who loses? Hello, class of 2018, and you can essentially do what- more) years of The Education welcome to Jackson- ever you want unapologetic Budget, for ville State Univer- whenever adolescence, the gain of sity—your home- you like. all-nighters, the General away-from home This is a lot memories to Fund. This for at least the of freedom, last a lifetime means JSU’s next four years. so don’t and good old- share of the You’ve finally squander it. fashioned poli- proverbial pie broken away from Remember tics. Wait, what? becomes jeop- the seemingly that there Did you say PA- ardized. Thus, endless world of is a finish LUH-TICKS? less fund- high school and line and the Yes, in col- ing for JSU. entered an en- goal is still lege you are Guess who tirely new realm going to be surrounded by gets to make of possibilities. the same: politics. The mem- up the difference There is freedom. receiving an ber in your organization go- when there is less funding for There is responsibility. education. That education is ing behind your back to get a JSU? Unfortunately, most of There is a new beginning. only going to reap as much position you wanted. The guy the time, it is the students— With the first full week for you as the amount of time next to you in class rehearsing through tuition. Now, do you coming to a close, I happened and effort that you put into it. his lines to ask for your num- see what I mean about the upon a list I made for myself Rule 3: Be realistic. If ber. The professor who seems politics of college? It really after the end of my own fresh- you’re anything at all like me, to be impartial to someone in is everywhere. And it can re- man year. This list serves as you probably were involved your class and doles out fa- ally affect your bank account. a “manual” of sorts to keep in your high school in some vors to them rather than you. This is just one example of myself in check (no matter way, shape, form or fashion. Politics has a way of work- how politics personally im- what scenario I might find Student government, foot- ing itself into all avenues of pacts your years in college. myself faced with). So here ball, Beta club, choir, cross life. From college, to fam- So, what do you do about it? are several tidbits to keep country, key club, cheerlead- ily, to work – you find some You’re making progress now in mind, all you first year ing, Future Business Leaders form or fashion of politics. by reading the news. You have Gamecocks who are just get- of America, Spanish club— In fact, there is a “real” side to pay attention to what’s go- ting a taste of the college ex- the list goes on. And on. And of politics that will effect your ing on to know how you’re perience (or any upperclass- on. In high school, it was time in college more than the being affected politically. men that might just want to easy to say you wanted to subliminal forms discussed The next step is—you compare survival tips of your be involved with everything above. As a member of a pub- guessed it—you have to vote! own), my “How-To” tips for and do just that. In college, lic university (meaning JSU Luckily, there is an opportu- a productive, successful and it’s a bit different. Try your is supported by tax dollars), nity to do just that coming up enjoyable college experience. best to pick just one thing you are subject to the “real” in less than nine weeks. On Rule 1: College is all about that you care the most about side of politics November 4, you. This might sound a little or can do well or makes you every day and Follow all things 2014 there is harsh at first, but it’s true. the most passionate, then go you might not politics with Brett’s an election The number one reason that from there. When all is said even know it. for statewide you’re here is to gain a qual- and done, you can do several In Ala- weekly column in and local of- ity education. Yes, you are things in a mediocre way or bama, there print and online at: fices in -Ala networking with others. Yes, you can hone in on one thing is an ongoing bama. Includ- you are going to have a pleth- and give it all you’ve got. debate over www.jsu.edu/chanticleer ed in those ora of new relationships right Rule 4: Enjoy. The next what to do races are the at your fingertips. Just - re couple years of your life, no about strug- ones who member when it comes down matter where you are, what gling state budgets. decide on how to man- to making big decisions on you’re doing, or who you’re The Education Budget funds age the state budgets—re- this campus that you are the with, are meant to be stress- JSU and all other public member the Education one? reason you are here and once ful, hectic, but more impor- education institutions. The Over the next few weeks, everything is all said and tantly, FUN. Refuse to be- General Fund Budget funds I will do my best to clue done, you are really the only lieve that you’ve reached the everything else that the state you in on the latest in Ala- person that you can count on. best years of your life just yet, oversees: roads, bridges, bama and (when relevant) Rule 2: Keep your eyes but know that they’re right prisons, police officers, etc. national politics. My chal- on the prize. When you walk around the corner, and what The General Fund is ap- lenge to you is that you take onto a college campus, there you do in college will influ- proaching dire straits as it the information seriously, is an enormous difference ence them greatly. You only is not collecting enough form your own opinion and from where you just found get one undergraduate col- revenue to sustain its pro- go to the polls to express it! yourself. In high school, you lege experience, so do your grams. This has led some were essentially trapped in- best to make the best of it. state politicians to discuss the doors for at least eight hours New office, new staff, new year atThe Chanticleer

Marie McBurnett racking task. Interviewing peo- fix to be our own; however, ing our attention to the digital Editor-In-Chief ple is almost as terrifying as some people may say we used side. The Communication De- being the interviewee—almost. entirely too many staples and partment now offers the Digital This academic year will Those experiences were the Command strips. At first, I was Journalism concentration., and no doubt bring about many perfect bedrock not very eager it is for this reason The Chan- changes for many people, as to get me in the for the move, but ticleer is doing more in the every new school year inevi- new mindset once I was able to digital world now than it has in tably does. The excitement of publications imprint my per- the past. After hours of brain- brought on by these new pos- and editing and sonal touch on our storming, my Associate Edi- sibilities drive the urge to be a deadlines and new home, I could tor and I (with assistance from part of it all. The same stands communica- clearly see all the the JSU Information Technol- true for campus organiza- tion—things I possibilities that ogy Department) created a new tions such as The Chanticleer. called “grown- lay in front of me. website that allows more pro- The Chanticleer employs four up stuff” when I It was the first ducer/consumer interactivity. editors; three of which are en- was younger— room I ever deco- There is nothing like the tirely new staff members this the same kind rated, so it was an smell of freshly pressed news- year, myself included. We are of things we interesting expe- paper with a morning cup of currently undergoing some all will face upon rience. As they say, coffee, but it just is not reality transitions in our traditions. or even before graduation. when life gives you lemons… for many people anymore. As My first duty as Editor-in- In addition to my new per- We at The Chanticleer are The Chanticleer embarks on Chief was to head the produc- sonal transformation, The facing what so many others in this new journey with a new of- tion of The Chanticleer’s sum- Chanticleer also went through the media industry are facing: fice, new staff and a new game mer publication, the Gamecock one of its own. It was assigned convergence. This paper has plan, we invite all of our read- Guide. My second was to choose a different office on the oppo- more of a choice in this matter ers to travel with us. It is going staff members for this school site side of Self Hall. The new than other media outlets, but it to be a year full of possibilities. year. That was quite a nerve- office was something we could is for the best that we begin turn- The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 7 Sports

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FCS 2014 Top 25

1.Eastern Washington 2.North Dakota State 3.Southeastern Louisiana 4.New Hampshire 5.Montana 6.Jacksonville State 7.Coastal Carolina 8.McNeese State 9.Northern Iowa 10.South Dakota State 11.Fordham 12.Villanova 13.Towson 14.Chattanooga 15.Tennessee State 16.Eastern Illinois JSU Sportswire 17.Sam Houston State 18.Montana State 19.William & Mary Gamecock Football has arrived 20.Richmond Marvel Robinson This season, the Gamecocks the starting cornerbacks. There 21.Furman Sports Editor return with a total of 18 starters are three specialty starters return- 22.Bethune-Cookman from last season. Nine starters ing. Hamish MacInnes returns as 23.Northern Arizona The Gamecocks are back for a return from offense. Eli Jenkins punter, Andrew Dean returns as 24.Youngstown State new season of football with a new returns to lead the offense at quar- long snapper, and Telvin Brown 25.Maine coach. terback. DaMarcus James, who is back at kick returner. The Now that the summer is over, was named Preseason Offensive Gamecocks also have a total of Coach John Grass looks to lead Player of the Year, is back for his 18 seniors this year. 2014 Football Schedule the gamecocks to a successful senior year at running back. Josh The Gamecocks are ranked No. season in his first year as head Barge, Telvin Brown and An- 6 in the 2014 Sports Network 8/29 @ Michigan State coach. thony Johnson all return at wide FCS Top 25 and No. 8 in the FCS Last season, Coach Bill Clark receiver. Max Holcombe returns Coaches Poll. They are predicted 9/6 @ Chattanooga led JSU to an overall 11-4 record. as the center and is joined on the to finish first in the OVC with a 9/13 Open Jacksonville State lost in the FCS offensive line with Adam Wright, total of 10 first-place votes. 9/20 vs West Alabama Quarterfinals to Eastern Washing- Blake Burks and Nick Johnson. The first game will take place 9/27 @ Murray State * ton with a final score 24-35. The Six starters return from defense. in East Lansing, Mich. where the 10/4 vs UT Martin * Gamecocks finished 3rd in the Sean Watson and Caleb Lawrence Gamecocks travel to play Michi- 10/11 @ Tennessee State * Ohio Valley Conference. After return to the defensive line with gan State for the first ever meet- 10/18 Open an impressive first year as head Chris Landrum at defensive end. ing between the two. Michigan 10/25 vs Tennessee Tech * coach with JSU, Coach Clark de- The two starting linebackers re- State only lost one game last sea- 11/1 vs Austin Peay ** cided to move on to coach UAB turning are Dustin Gayton and son. They are ranked No. 8 in the 11/8 @ Eastern Kentucky * while Coach Grass moved up to Jermaine Hough. Rashod Byers is FBS standings. Kick-off is set for 11/15 vs Eastern Illinois * Head Coach. back in the secondary as one of 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. 11/22 @ Southeast Missouri * *OVC game/ ** Homecoming Green adds Dean to coaching Upcoming action Jacksonville State lege players across the where he was the 49ers’ Howard College in Big men’s basketball coach country and high school primary recruiter and Spring, Texas in 1992. 8/29 James Green announced players in the Midwest- established himself as The Hawks finished the Volleyball vs Georgia State * on Thursday the addi- ern United States. one of the top recruiters 1992-93 season with a Volleyball @ Samford tion of longtime college Prior to that, he served in the country. In 2002, 28-4 record and were Cross Country vs Struts * coach and recruiter Ron- as head coach at High- Long Beach State’s ranked as high as No. 2 Football @ Michigan State * nie Dean to his Game- land Community Col- recruiting class was in the country during the Soccer vs Samford cocks coaching staff. lege in Shreveport, Ill., ranked 31st in the nation season. * Season opener Dean, a coaching vet- where he was named by Basketball Times, Dean is a 1990 graduate eran with more than 20 Arrowhead Conference which also ranked the of Harris Stowe State 8/30 years in the college ranks Coach of the Year after 49ers’ junior college re- College in St. Louis, Volleyball vs Michigan State who is nationally recog- leading the Cougars to a cruiting class sixth na- Mo., where he earned Volleyball vs Southeastern nized as a top recruiter, 23-10 record and a con- tionally. his B.A. in elementary replaces former assistant ference championship. Dean helped Long education. He started Louisiana Tom Schuberth, who left Dean’s experience Beach State win 55 his playing career at to take a similar position in the OVC came pri- games in three seasons Jefferson (Mo.) Junior 8/31 at Southern Miss. or to his stint at HCC, under head coach Wayne College in 1983 before Soccer vs Mississippi Valley St “Coach Dean has been when he served as an Morgan, including a transferring to Harris known as a national re- assistant at Southeast 24-6 mark in 1999-2000 Stowe in 1984, where cruiter with experience Missouri State. His ar- when the 49ers earned a he played one season Men’s Golf starts September 7 in our league,” Green rival at SEMO marked bid to the National Invi- before multiple knee with Golfweek Program Chal- said. “He is familiar a homecoming for the tational Tournament. injuries prematurely lenge with the OVC and with Charleston, Mo., native, Prior to his stint at ended his career. He our program here at who followed SEMO Long Beach State, Dean earned his degree in Jacksonville State. He and OVC basketball was an assistant at Cal elementary education will be a great addition.” throughout his life. State Fullerton in 1997- from Harris Stowe in Meara Johnson named OVC “I’m extremely happy Prior to Southeast 98. He has also coached 1990. Goalkeeper of the week and proud to be a part of Missouri, Dean was an at Barton County (Kan.) James Green’s staff and assistant at Jacksonville Community College ~ JSU Sportswire the Gamecock Basket- University, where he in 1994-95, where the Follow us on Instagram: ball family,” Dean said. worked for legendary Cougars went 21-10 and @chanticleer_jsu “Overt the years, I have coach Hugh Durham were ranked as high as admired the way Jack- during the 2003-04 sea- No. 2 in the nation dur- Follow us on Twitter: sonville State plays the son. ing the season. Dean was @chanticleerjsu game and coach Green’s Dean went to Jackson- tabbed the top assistant ability to always get the ville from the University coach in the Jayhawk Like us on Facebook: best out of his teams. of Montana, where he Conference by Basket- I’m excited to get started led the Grizzlies to 13 ball Times magazine. The Chanticleer and help lead JSU to the wins in 2002-03, includ- In 1993-94, Dean top of the OVC.” ing a 70-68 win over served as the head coach Visit our website: Dean comes to JSU af- No. 15 Stanford on the at Lamar (Colo.) Com- www.jsu.edu/chanticleer ter working the past sev- Cardinal[apos]s home munity College where eral years in scouting, floor. he led the Antelopes to where he served as a tal- Prior to joining the a win over Hutchinson ent scout for Ballplayers Grizzlies staff, Dean Junior College, the na- ~JSU Sportswire Scouting Service. Dean spent three seasons as an tion’s top-ranked team Coach Ronnie Dean was responsible for assistant coach at Long at the time. He began evaluating junior col- Beach State University, his coaching career at The Chanticleer August 28, 2014 8 Jacksonville State Gamble in for the new volleyball season

Marvel Robinson lence in the classroom, there was Americans, three NJCAA Na- “I’m very excited about the op- Sports Editor still an issue on the court with tional Players of the Year, 17 portunity at Jacksonville State winning. To combat this, JSU Ath- All-Tournament players, 19 Re- University,” Gamble said. “This Terry Gamble is the new vol- letics Director Warren Koegel felt gional Players of the Year, 33 All- program has been successful in leyball coach for the Jacksonville it was time to move in a different Region Tournament players, 12 the Ohio Valley Conference in State Gamecocks. direction and hired Terry Gamble conference Players of the Year, the past, and I hope we can return Gamble has taken the place as the new Jacksonville State Vol- 40 All-State/All-Region players, back to the top of the league.” of former JSU Volleyball coach leyball coach. 46 All-Conference and 35 All- The Gamecocks have seven let- Joseph Goodson. Last season, Gamble has coached for 18 Conference honorable mention terwinners returning. Samantha Goodson’s volleyball team went years at the collegiate level with players. Gamble, who spent most Bohne, Victoria Cross, Nicole 13-18 and 6-10 in conference a 799-236 overall record. Gamble of his coaching career in the ju- Merget, Trisha Mockapetris, Em- play. The Gamecocks lost 10 of was elected to the NJCAA Vol- nior college ranks, had a Top 20 ily Rutherford, Laney Torkelson their last 13 matches that season. leyball Coaches Hall of Fame in National Ranking in 14 of his 15 and Kaitlyn Zelhart are all return- However, the volleyball team did 2007. Gamble spent the last four junior college seasons. ing for the 2014 season. win in the classroom that season years as head coach at McNeese “We are very excited to have The Gamecocks open the 2014 as they were honored the Ameri- State. At McNeese State, Gamble Coach Gamble lead our volleyball season against Georgia State on can Volleyball Coaches Associa- led the Cowgirls to the South- program,” Koegel said. “He is a Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. in the UAB/ tion’s Team Academic Award. The land Conference Tournament in proven winner with almost 800 Samford Challenge in Birming- Gamecocks posted a 3.67 GPA his first season. He also coached career wins, and he has been suc- ham. They will then play Sam- over the 2013-14 year which was four McNeese players who were cessful throughout his coaching ford at 7 p.m. the same day. The the highest of any JSU’s varsity named to the All-Southland Con- career.” Gamecocks will face Michigan team. Jacksonville State saw 13 ference team, including the 2012 Gamble looks to continue his State and Southeastern Louisiana of its 15 players post a GPA of 3.6 SLC Newcomer of the Year. success at Jacksonville State with on Aug. 30. All of JSU’s games in or higher which was led by Molly Gamble has coached 14 All- the help of first year assistant the tournament will be played at Jo Aiken’s 4.0. Despite the excel- Americans, 17 Academic All- coach Ben Kaszeta. Samford. Coaching with Grass Marvel Robinson son, Sandlin was the recruiting analyst at Sports Editor Notre Dame. Sandlin is familiar with JSU head coach John Grass since he was un- John Grass enters the 2014 football der Coach Grass as the tight ends coach, season as head coach of the Jacksonville the chief football administrator and the State Gamecocks. director of player personnel at Oxford This is Grass’ second season coach- High School in 2009. ing with JSU and his first season as head Nick Williams begins his first season coach with the Gamecocks. Coach Grass on the Jacksonville State coaching staff was the Gamecocks’ assistant head coach as the wide receivers coach. After grad- and offensive coordinator for his first sea- uating from Alabama with a degree in JSU Sportswire son in 2013. As offensive coordinator, Business Management in 2012, Williams Kelsey Bright scored to give JSU the 1-0 win over Grass’ offense set a total of 49 school re- began his coaching career as an intern of- Gardner-Webb cords, 13 Ohio Valley Conference records fensive analyst for the Crimson Tide. and three NCAA records. The Gamecocks There are three coaches in their second finished the 2013 season with an overall season at Jacksonville State. Larry Smith Bright lifts JSU soccer 11-4 record. enters his second season as the quar- Now that the 2013 football season is terbacks coach once again. Smith was over, Coach Grass looks to have anoth- coached by former JSU coach Bill Clark past Gardner-Webb er successful year, but this time as head at Prattville High School. Last season, Junior Kelsey Bright capitalized on one of her three coach. However, one coach can’t do it all, Smith served as a graduate assistant and shots in the 55th minute to lift Jacksonville State past so that’s where the staff comes in to help. helped the 2013 Gamecock offense set 42 Gardner-Webb, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon. Coach Grass will be accompanied with school records. The win is the first for the Gamecocks as they some familiar faces as well as some new Nick Gentry is also in his second sea- opened the 2014 campaign with a 2-0 loss at Elon on faces in his coaching staff. son as a Jacksonville State football coach Friday. The shutout was the second consecutive set- Alongside Grass are 10 staff coaches. and will coach the outside linebackers. back for the Runnin’ Bulldogs of GWU as they suf- Six of the 10 staff coaches are in their Gentry was a defensive graduate assistant fered an overtime loss to Wofford on Friday. first season as a coach at Jacksonville last year. He joined the Gamecocks after After being limited to just five shots on Friday State. Todd Bates is the defensive line- playing a five-year career at the Univer- against the Phoenix of Elon, JSU put together an of- man coach. This is Bates’ first season at sity of Alabama under Nick Saban. He fensive charge that out-shot the hosts, 13-10. The Jacksonville State. Bates coached under helped the Crimson Tide win BCS Na- Gamecocks had a balanced attack with six shots in the Coach Grass at Oxford High School in tional Championships in 2009 and 2011. first 45 minutes and seven in the final half, including 2008. At Oxford High School, Bates was The offensive line coach will be Trey the game winner by Bright. the assistant football coach as well as the Clark once again as he approaches his A corner kick by JSU sophomore Mackenzie Bel- strength and conditioning coach. Last sea- second season on the JSU coaching staff. lows began the scoring sequence for the Gamecocks. son, Coach Bates coached the defensive Clark was a graduate assistant in 2013 After the corner, a scramble from the kick left Bright line at East Central Community College. as he helped the Gamecocks offense set with an open shot to the back post and in the back of David Blackwell is the inside line- 42 school records. He also played under the net for the lone goal in the contest. The goal was backer coach and the co-defensive coor- former JSU coach Bill Clark at Prattville Bright’s 10th of her career and first JSU’s match with dinator. This is also Blackwell’s first year High School. Charleston Southern last season. Bellows, who was coaching at Jacksonville State. Coach Jimmy Ogle is the one coach on the named to the Ohio Valley Conference’s All-Newcom- Blackwell was the defensive coordinator Gamecocks coaching staff that has been er Team a year ago, was credited with the assist. It and linebacker coach at Fordham the pre- coaching with JSU the longest. This sea- was her third of her career after having a pair of assists vious two years. He also has experience son is Ogle’s 15th season at JSU and his as a freshman. at South Florida, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Il- 14th straight season coaching the running Newcomer Meara Johnson also highlighted JSU’s linois State and East Carolina. backs. Ogle has one of the best rushing at- road win as the transfer from Mississippi State record- Another coach in his first season at tacks in the Ohio Valley Conference after ed a shutout in her first outing as a Gamecock. John- Jacksonville State is Brandon Hall. Hall leading the league in rushing six times, son turned in seven saves and staved off a late rally by is the co-defensive coordinator and the including a 239.1 average in 2013 (12th GWU. GWU was limited to just a pair of shots in the safeties coach. Hall, who served as the nationally). opening half, but tallied eight in the final half. safeties coach under Gus Malzahn at Ar- Bright, from Kingwood, Texas, had the game win- kansas State in 2012, followed Malzahn ner, but JSU was led in shots by senior Lindsey Jack- to Auburn as a defensive assistant in 2013 son. The Marietta, Ga.-native matched her career- and helped the Tigers advance to the FBS high in shots with five in the affair. Redshirt junior National Championship game against Courtney Hurt accumulated three shots in the win. Florida State. After splitting the first weekend of competition, Aashon Larkins begins his first season JSU will host Samford on Friday, Aug. 29 for its home on the Jacksonville State coaching staff opener. Match time is set for 7 p.m. at the JSU Soc- as the cornerbacks coach and the special cer Field. The Samford contest begins a three-match teams coordinator. For the previous eight homestand for the Gamecocks as they will take on years, Larkins coached the linebackers, Mississippi Valley State on Aug. 31 before opening the defensive backs and was the special the month of September on Sept. 5 versus Jackson teams coordinator at The Citadel. JSU Sportswire State. Admission to matches is free. J.R. Sandlin is in his first season coach- ~ JSU Sportswire ing at Jax State as the tight ends coach Head Coach John Grass and the recruiting coordinator. Last sea-