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“The only difficulty we’re having at this point is getting Stalker Paper or people to activate their cards. There is some misconception arrested plastic? to the students that by Richard L. Johnson activating the card, they are Assistant Photo Editor opening a MasterCard/debit online account and that is not true.” fficers arrested a man for Students have to decide peeping tom and aggra Results of our last poll: vated stalking after they re- ~ Martha Roth O What are your plans for how to receive funds Director of Universal Card Services sponded to a prowler call on Spring Break? Melissa Spielholz Center Idlewood Avenue on Feb. 22. Senior Staff Writer VALERIE FLETCHER | THE SENTINEL Officers caught the man as he Nothing special 19% ebruary marks a new chapter in univer the current distribution method. The Board of Higher One, the bank KSU and West exited nearby woods and tried to Work 26% sity funds distribution. Students will Regents granted permission for this project to Georgia have teamed up with for this project, leave in a car parked between two Study 10% have to decide if they would like paper begin and soon after students received notifi- offers students free checking accounts. If the F buildings. Visit family 7% or plastic when dealing with financial aid cation through student email accounts student chooses to open a Higher One ac- Take a much needed refunds, as KSU has implemented a system to The program took effect Feb. 16, and the count, the card is activated as a debit card and According to the report, the vacation 38% distribute funds more efficiently. Until the university hopes to tackle other areas of funds is accepted anywhere MasterCard is accepted. victim called the police at 2:36 adoption of the “KSU debit card,” students had distribution soon, including student payroll. If the student chooses either of the other a.m. when she saw a man’s to wait for their funds to arrive in the mail, but “The only difficulty we’re having at this options, the card will not be activated as a Take our next poll: now students have a choice. point is getting people to activate their cards,” debit card, but students are advised to not shadow outside her living room Go to: Martha Roth, director of Universal Card Roth said. “There is some misconception to throw away their cards. Students who do not window. She told officers that www.ksusentinel.com Services Center, said the project began with the students that by activating the card, they activate their cards will not be able to receive the shadow was possibly her the Board of Regents’ request for the univer- are opening a MasterCard/debit account and refunds until they do so. former boyfriend, Michael *3,151 people subscribe to sity to identify any business processes that that is not true.” ”I personally feel that in this day and age, may have needed to be re-engineered. The Under the new method, it is imperative with all of the advancements in technology,” Wafula. The victim also told of- The Sentinel E-mail project that appeared at the top of the list was that students go to the Web site (http:// said Nathan Chadwick, an undeclared fresh- ficers that she had a protective edition. Be the 3,152nd! the distribution of funds. www.KSUone.com), and activate their card. man, order issued against Wafula that Go to ksusentinel.com and “We felt we had a large opportunity, with Activating the card verifies that the student “that this will make money matters at register! 65% of students receiving some kind of refund does have the card they were assigned. It does KSU one-hundred times easier.” restrained him from contacting or financial aid, to reduce the current amount not open a Higher One account automatically. With advances in technology affect- her. of check handling and manual processing,” Once the student goes to the Web site and ing people’s lives everyday, KSU continues Officers located Wafula’s ve- nextweek Roth said. “Additionally, we could address the activates their card, they are brought to a to strive to use all available resources to serve concern of the students that they can not get screen giving three different options of how students as efficiently as possible. hicle in a nearby parking lot. The The Sentinel is going on their money quick enough, it often takes a they may choose to receive their funds. At this officers concealed themselves vacation for Spring Break, week or more before they receive their funds.” point, the student will choose whether they and watched the vehicle. At 2:56 and we will return March KSU teamed up with the University of would like to continue receiving paper checks, For more information on the KSU a.m., officers saw Wafula come 24. West Georgia and went before the Board of have funds deposited into a third party bank Debit Card, see chart on Page 2 Regents to present their findings on improving account or open an account with Higher One. out of the woods and get into the car. Department crowns a new chairperson According to the report, Wafula initially told the officers a matter of service—of giving back to the Melissa Spielholz he was at the apartment complex Senior Staff Writer department and university that has helped infeatures me in my career,” Matson said. “I like to check his mail. He later told Check out the ong-time professor, Ronald Matson, has working with a team of dedicated people the officers he had come to speak recommended accepted the position of chair of Biologi as we all try to move the department with his ex-girlfriend and had forward. I see the chair’s position as a destinations for Spring Lcal and Physical Sciences department. been looking in her window so he “We have recently completed a nationwide way to help the faculty make the depart- Break could see if she was alone. search for the Chair of our Department of Bio- ment a better place for them and our logical & Physical Science. I am please to an- students.” According to Cobb County Page 5 nounce that Dr. Ronald Mason has been offered With goals of further developing the Superior Court records, Wafula and has accepted the position,” said Dean Larry department, Matson hopes to develop a had been charged with a prior Petersonof the college of science & mathemat- master’s program for students who want felony count of peeping tom in to continue their education.’“Such pro- ics, in an email addressing faculty Feb. 24. Dr. Ronald Matson has been named August 2003. The court docu- Having served as the acting chair of the grams keep the faculty active in their inviewpoints the new chair of the Biological and ments indicate that a jury trial on department for nine months, Matson hopes to use field, makes them more competitive for Physcial Sciences deparment. Overconsumption: his knowledge to advance the department. “It is grants, which, in turn, provides more op- that case was to start on Feb. 23. SEE MATSON, PAGE 2 See Voyles commentary on the mounting problem. page 3 KSU prepares Georgia for disaster history day Doug Kindry Staff Writer 2004 niversity police and administration insports will host a mock disaster on campus. KSU holds history U The disaster drill will take place this Women’s softball team summer and will involve a large section of competition LaToya T. Cole remain undefeated. university grounds. The working mock di- EMILY LESTER | THE SENTINEL Staff Writer page 10 saster plan incorporates Cobb County’s emer- Director of Public Safety Ted Cochran (left) stands outside the science gency resources, as well as major Georgia building where the mock disaster will test KSU and Cobb County’s emergency he Georgia Humanities Council emergency agencies. The disaster drill will resources, as well as major Georgia emergency agencies. The disaster drill will along with the department of his include a simulated bomb explosion on the include a simulated bomb explosion on the lower floors of the science building. tory and philosophy sponsored lower floors of the science building. A second T Georgia History Day on Saturday, Feb. bomb, with a ticking expiration, will be hidden American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Cobb Campus administration is talking about The Sentinel 28. The theme was Exploration, Encoun- Building 5, Room 277 in the same building as part of the drill. County Transportation and local county util- the disaster drill. ter, Exchange in History. The contest and 1000 Chastain road Police emergency resources, including ity companies also plan to participate. “This is exciting,” said Dr. Nancy exhibits were open to students, grades 6- Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 the bomb squad and K-9 units, will respond, With more than 20 years of law enforce- King, Vice President for Student Success 12. Students submitted historical papers, along with the Cobb County Sheriff Dept, ment experience, Lt. Jerry Jacobs is leading and Enrollment Services. “This is a large projects, media presentations and perfor- Newsroom: 770-423-6278 Advertising: 770-423-6470 Marietta Police, Kennesaw Police and the the effort for KSU and acting as a liaison to scale simulation that will help us be better mances. The event allowed students to Fax: 770-423-6703 Georgia Highway Patrol. Along with police outside authorities. He served as the grave- prepared for any potential disaster.” compete with other students on the local, Advisor: 770-499-3083 efforts, emergency medical resources will yard detective supervisor in a section of “We will analyze how the certain flow state and national levels. Each of the 1st, be combined with fire and rescue units. Brooklyn and has responded to riots and of media interests would impact KSU,” 2nd and 3rd place winners is eligible to E-mail: go to the state competition in Macon, [email protected] State level participation will be the GBI and civic disorders, such as the bombing of the said Dr. Frances Weyand, Director of www.ksusentinel.com GEMA (Georgia Emergency Management World Trade Building in 1993. Jacobs has Media and Editorial services. “This is all Georgia, Apr. 24. The state winners go on Agency). Counselors will be present from played a role in two prior disaster teams and in an effort to find any weakness in the to National History Day held at the Uni- the CAPS center to respond to any grief or brings extensive disaster training knowledge system, in order to fix the problem in case versity of Maryland, June 13-17. Please recycle stress concerns. Kennestone Hospital, the to the drill. of a real emergency.” SEE WINNERS, PAGE 2 Page 2 • News THE SENTINEL Thursday, Mar. 4, 2004 FROM MATSON, PAGE 1 portunities for all our students. I educated and have the knowledge gan as a child. finishing his post-doctoral studies. a vehicle at 1:52 a.m. on hope that as chair I will be able to and skills they will need to suc- “When I was a kid, I liked Matson also has a Bachelor of Sci- POLICE BEAT Interstate 75 that had been help make a master’s degree pro- ceed,” he said. “Because of the dinosaurs. I also used to do a lot of ence in zoology, a Master of Sci- involved in a shooting. At gram a reality,” Matson said. efforts of the faculty, we provide camping and backpacking and ence in biology from California Compiled by Richard L. Johnson 10:05 p.m., KSU and Cobb “The dedicated, hardworking our students with a top quality wanted to know about the plants and State University and a PhD from County police responded to biology & physics faculty & staff education second-to-none. At the animals I saw,” Matson said. “By UCLA. an armed robbery at The that I work with are what makes same time, the faculty has in- the time I entered college, going into “He brings to this position,” A suspicious male tried to Mill at Chastain Apart- this a great department. The fac- creased the amount of scholar- biology seemed like the right path Peterson said, “an outstanding get a female student to ac- ments on George Busbee cept a ride from him on the Parkway. The KSU K-9 unit ulty is truly committed to sharing ships coming out of our depart- for me—I was interested in trying to record of dedicated service and morning of Feb. 16. Accord- tracked the suspects to their love of science with their ment. This reflects not only on understand how nature works.” leadership at the department, col- ing to the police report, the Millstead Village apart- students,” Matson said. them as individuals, but on the Matson came to KSU in 1989, lege, and university level, for woman was walking to ments where the suspects “They are dedicated to mak- department and KSU as well.” from University of Alabama, after which he has been recognized with class from the Lutheran possibly entered a vehicle ing sure our students are well- Matson’s science interest be- numerous awards. Dr. Matson Church parking lot on Frey and fled. The robbers emerged from the search as the Lake Road at 10:45 a.m. matched the descriptions candidate most prepared to pro- when a man driving a black of the suspects from two vide the energy, experience, vi- two-door passenger car robberies earlier the same sion, and leadership skills neces- pulled up next to her. The evening on Barrett Parkway. sary to take the department to its man asked her if she would next level of prominence within let him give her a ride to her An irate man called and the university.” class. She told the man “no,” began cursing at members Students are encouraged to but he persisted that she of the Georgia Commis- stop by the science building, in- should let him give her a sion for the holocaust. The troduce themselves and congratu- ride. She continued to refuse victim told police that a man late Matson on his new position. and walked away. She de- called to complain about a To visit Matson’s Web site, go to scribed the subject as a white display panel at the Anne “http://science.kennesaw.edu/ male in his late twenties with Frank Museum in the KSU ~rmatson/cv.html” a slim build and blonde hair. Center. The man, who said He wore khaki pants and a that he had not viewed the black jacket. panel himself, claimed to be offended by it and FROM WINNERS, PAGE 1 SENIOR GROUP EXHIBIT Stopped for speeding and cursed the employee. st 1 The Vikings: Fierce Military Encounters – Rome weaving, a Woodstock man JUNIOR GROUP EXHIBIT High School was arrested for DUI. When A Canton man was arrested nd 1st The Wright Flight – Canton Elementary School 2 Exploring the Yanomami Indians: The Effects of the a KSU officer stopped the for DUI when an officer ob- 2nd The Great Locomotive Chase – Canton Elementary Encounter with the South American Goldrush of vehicle on Chastain Road, served the man unable to School 1987 – Rome High School the driver told the officer maintain a single lane of rd JUNIOR GROUP PERFORMANCE 3 Panama Canal: Exploration of Engineering – Rome that he just left Sidelines travel. According to the re- 1st Coca-Cola and the World – Cedar Grove Middle High School bar. After a series of field port, the man told the of- School SENIOR GROUP PERFORMANCE sobriety evaluations, the ficer he “had a few beers” 2nd Tragedy on the Trail– Canton Elementary School 1st The View From the Beach: An Atomic Exchange – driver was arrested for DUI. at Kennesaw Billiards. The JUNIOR GROUP DOCUMENTARY Holy Innocents Episcopal School The state breath test indi- officer administered field so- 1st Voyage to Last a Lifetime – Canton Elementary SENIOR INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY cated a blood alcohol con- briety evaluations to the School 1st Celo: Exploration of Utopia – Woodward Academy centration of .146 grams. man and subsequently ar- 2nd Red, White and Black: Desegregation of UGA – SENIOR GROUP DOCUMENTARY rested him. The state Cedar Grove Middle School 1st The Crusades– Rome High School KSU officers assisted Cobb breath test indicated a 3rd Salem Witch Trials – Canton Elementary School 2nd The Battle for the Plains – Rome High School County police twice on Feb blood alcohol concentra- JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT 3rd An American Holocaust – Rome High School 21. A KSU officer helped stop tion of .182 grams. 1st Canton Mills– Canton Elementary School SENIOR HISTORICAL PAPERS SENIOR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT 1st Galileo and his Telescope – Rome High School 1st Sigmund Freud: Exploring the Mind – Rome High 2nd The Arctic Controversies: Cook vs. Peary and the Find it. Get it. School Struggle to Determine the True Discoverer of the Sell it. 2nd The Jimmy Carter Experience: Encountering North Pole – Lakeside High School Sentinel rd Disease – Rome High School 3 The Changing Faces of Buddhism: Encounter and Classifieds rd Exchange Between East and West - Rome High 3 The Race to the Moon – Rome High School ksusentinelclassifieds.com School Thursday, Mar. 4, 2004 THE SENTINEL Viewpoints • Page 3 The war effort in Consume less, live more

merica is a capitalist country ued poverty for much of the world.” And who’s benefit- the Middle East A that embraces free enter- ting? Simply because we’re producing more and buy- prise, whose lynchpin is competi- ing more does not mean that our overall quality of life t seems that every time I turn weapons. In turn the American dol- tion and variety for the consumer. is getting any better. A study by Food First showed that on my radio or TV I hear that lars and machinery are used to im- It’s all about survival of the fittest. in 1999, the richest one percent of Americans had as I another 3 U.S soldiers have pose curfews, discriminate against, Keep that in mind the next time much after-tax income as the 38 percent of Americans died in Iraq (according to what the and attack Palestinians. I welcome you walk through Wal-Mart; with the lowest incomes. The wealthiest one percent of government wants us to know), de- other explanations, but this sounds shoddy, homogenized products and households own nearly 40 percent of the nation’s spite the war being “over”. It seems like an offensive attack to me. Grant Voyles headache-inducing fluorescent wealth, while the bottom 80 percent of households own that more soldiers have died in the An Israeli bulldozer ran over Viewpoints lighting are– ironically– the same just 16 percent. Looking back at history you can see the period that the war has been “over” and killed an American war pro- Editor things your high school social stud- same archetypical structure in the feudal system of the than who died in the actual war testor in the Gaza strip who stood up ies book warned that you’d find in medieval days. Is this not the same dominant paradigm itself. As each day goes by and Iraqi to try to save a Palestinian family a totalitarian-communist country. Adding to the irony is America so vocally protests? It seems that “trickle resistors manage to consistently kill from having their house bulldozed the fact that a country that values “survival of the fittest” down” economics has left those at the bottom parched coalition soldiers, I have to ask (source www.csmonitor.com). The has so many obese citizens. with thirst. myself a few questions about why bulldozer was paid for with Ameri- Before the Ayn Rand babies bombard me with Overconsumption has come about because corpo- this is happening. A few possible can tax dollars. letters, I am not advocating the end of global capitalism. rations and chain stores have altered the socio-eco- answers came up, but were quickly I am still confused about why Capitalism is a great system for creating wealth; how- nomic fabric of this nation. We are constantly under a defeated, as different examples of Afghanistan was bombed in the name ever, unchecked capitalism can have disastrous conse- barrage of advertisements that promote the “you are inconsistencies presented them- of “Defending Freedom.” I do not quences. Look up the days of the “Steel Trust” and you’ll what you buy” mentality. All too often when making a selves. understand how defending freedom see that free enterprise outsmarted itself into a mo- purchase decision people do not ask “what do I need?”; My first issue is means dropping bombs nopoly- the antithesis of free enterprise. The problem they ask “what do I want?” I can think of nothing more with the everlasting on a country that has been lies in cultural programming that has promoted the absurd than “window shopping”. This practice means search for weapons of bombed for the past two values that worth is based on money and materialism, putting yourself into advertisers’ chosen territory– why mass destruction. decades, especially when thus creating the problem of overconsumption and con- would you ever want to do that? People are coaxed into America has them so the majority of the terror- sumer culture. Why is Paris Hilton on TV? It’s certainly buying things they don’t truly need because shopping why shouldn’t other ists in the 9/11 attacks not talent- oh, yeah she’s from a rich family. and leisure have become intertwined. Shopping malls countries? If America were from Saudi Arabia, Overconsumption is a mounting problem, both on a represent nothing more than the commercialization of wants other countries to America’s “ally.” national and global scale. We are all consumers and we social interaction. Do you ever ask yourself who the disarm, shouldn’t we set I am also completely all have needs. But consuming too much means taking hell is Tommy Hilfiger and why do I want his name the example by being the Joel Guerra bewildered that the gov- more than can be productively used, or more than the across my chest? Or why you would need a four-wheel first to do so? Columnist ernment is so fixated on environment can sustainably provide. The most obvious drive SUV for cruising the suburbs? Shopping may Before I go any fur- the rebuilding of Iraq, a repercussion is environmental damage. Overconsump- fulfill the hollow needs of wanting to belong and give ther, let me say that I am glad that country thousands of miles away, tion accelerates species extinction, global warming, and you control over your environment, but consuming Saddam has been caught, and that when America itself has so many accumulation of garbage. It also means that we’re using more things is a harmful way to try to achieve happi- both Saddam’s government and the problems. I am reminded of this renewable resources faster than nature can restore them. ness. Happiness and human worth are not related to Taliban are no longer in existence. whenever I see children selling candy According to the New Road Map Foundation, one what you buy, but rather to who you are and how you Other leaders and regimes respon- outside in the cold for school million acres of crop land are lost to erosion each year treat people. In a consumer society, you can never have sible for crimes to humanity still fundraisers. If so much money wasn’t and ninety percent of the northwestern old-growth for- enough and that’s what the corporations want- exist. There are many other countries going to Iraq, maybe the government ests are gone. The U.S. Academy of Sciences states that McDonalds and Nike are not trying to be your friends. where people are suffering because could contribute more to our schools. “[i]f current predictions of populations growth and pat- You are not the sum total of your possessions. You are not of these terrible regimes, however, Money is being spent on an Iraqi terns of human activity on the planet remain unchanged, a human product that was stamped out in a factory. Start America is not investing billions of education system, while kids in the science and technology may not be able to prevent consuming less (and consuming smarter), living more, dollars to correct their problems. American education system continue irreversible degradation of the environment, or contin- and enjoying what you have– not just in a material sense. The next issue I have with the to go down the drain. Why would the YET MORE RESPONSES TO MS. DANIEL’S “AMERICA MUST DEFEND THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE” EDITORIAL EditorialBoard war is its goal of eliminating terror- U.S government pour money into an ism all over the world. I’m sorry but Iraqi health system, when America’s 8 authors who proclaimed “tolerance” but were them- Eric Croas Daniels is not alone… this sounds like an unrealistic child- practice of healthcare has fallen vic- selves intolerant of those they deem to be “intolerant”. Editor in Chief ish dream. Every aspect of people’s tim to the practice of insurance? It Dear Editor, I have no problems with tolerance, because it all [email protected] lives would have to be controlled in just doesn’t make sense. Does the Just so you know: I’m a Christian; I’m white; I’m comes down to respect. I DO believe that ALL beliefs order to achieve this, and since U.S government care more about Iraq Erika Busby male; I’m southern; I’m middle class; I’m am middle should be tolerated, not just those with whom the George W. Bush has said that he or America? The last scenario that News Editor aged; I live outside I-285. liberals happen to agree with. TRUE tolerance is respects people’s individual free- comes to mind is this: How is a [email protected] In reading all of the responses to Emily Daniels’ accepting of ALL beliefs including hard line conser- doms, I don’t see how would be country as young as America going article(which I have not read), I was impressed with the vative and Judeo-Christian ones. TRUE tolerance is possible. to erase a way of life that is thou- Heather Croas fact that they were all against Ms. Daniels and pro-gay completely neutral. It accepts ALL and denigrates The defense of America was sands of years old? Are the Iraqi Features Editor marriage. First of all, Ms. Daniels, I want you to know NONE. This is NOT where the current “tolerance” another reason given for the war. people really going to just accept [email protected] you are not alone. movement - particularly as exposed by last week’s For years taxpayer dollars have been democracy? Sorry Mr. Bush but I am The arguments in favor of gay marriage just do not authors stands. After all, could it be that the liberals Grant Voyles spent on giving Israel supplies and not convinced. stand up to reason. Remember reason? Remember we already know – whether consciously or not - that Viewpoints Editor are a nation of laws and not feelings? Is the disintegra- Truth will prevail when it is presented in a neutral [email protected] tion of marriage a good excuse to change the meaning of fashion? Open the word or the meaning of the institution? Is the denial Faith or fact? Jeff Sexton Sports Editor of benefits to homosexuals is another good reason to change the very framework of society? I cannot follow Senior, Computer Science/Math Education/ Dear Editor, Math major I’m well aware that evolution is the predominant view of the that logic. Heidi Paruta world’s origins in today’s culture. Nevertheless, I beg to differ with Marriage means the union of one man and one Photo Editor Grant Voyles’ statement that evolution is based on fact, whereas woman. It is as simple as that. If two people of the same America already tolerant of gays [email protected] creation is based on faith. It is extremely misleading to assume that sex want to live together and model their lives like one theory is factual and the other is not. Both theories are built on heterosexuals, they certainly may do so. We are fortu- Dear Editor, the same set of facts. The differences in the two worldviews are in nate enough to live in a Judeo-Christian society that I found the recent outrage over Emily Daniels and the meanings scientists assigned to the facts in the form of their allows a degree of personal freedom unknown through- her piece on gay marriage pathetic and comical. The quickquote theories. Since both theories rely on interpretations of facts, it is out the rest of the world. vitriolic responses of those who support the “gay hardly fair to say one interpretation is more “factual” than the other. If someone is denied benefits because of their rights” agenda exposed the contradiction behind their “I think they were given a lot of Incidentally, no one was witness to the “big bang,” nor is it sexual orientation, why not change the laws that allow movement. They shout “TOLERANCE, TOLER- confidence from what the team possible to observe the supposed process of macroevolution. For that to happen? Why redefine words and institutions ANCE, GIVE US TOLERANCE!!!!” Yet if anyone did the year before.” that reason, belief in evolution requires just as much faith as does that have stood for eons? Why don’t we take govern- dares to question or disagree in the slightest with any Rob King, Head Coach for creation. Since when is it American to discriminate between two ment regulations out of the areas of our lives where they element of their agenda, they unleash fiery darts of Women’s Soccer - see the faith-based theories in our educational system? don’t belong? labels like bigot, homophobe, narrow minded, etc. article on pages 1 & 12 Jamie Kiley My goal is not to tell people how to live their lives. Does this sound a bit intolerant? Don’t they realize Freshman, English I would like to encourage a deeper reflection on the long that the overwhelming majority of Americans are not term consequences of what it is we are discussing. Our like that, rather, they are simply people who disagree society has gone long enough without really considering with the idea of gay marriage. (HUSH, HUSH), (GASP, ContactUs THE SENTINEL STAFF the direction in which we are traveling. If our society GASP) we’re going back to the dark ages, oh no!!! endorses the idea of gay marriage, what then? Where The fact of the matter is, marriage is not a right, and Mail THIRD PLACE, General Excellence, GCPA, 4 Year Division A, 2004 does it lead? Americans overall have been very tolerant of homo- The Sentinel, Bldg. 5, Rm. 277, THIRD PLACE, Layout and Design, 2004, SECOND PLACE, News, 2004 sexuals. 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CHAT WITH VIGGO MORTENSEN •See page 7 & Features SEX EDUCATION? •see page 8 www.ksusentinel.com entertainment Amanda Dumich of the food, most responded that they felt the food Staff Writer Cafeteria food was average.”“I like the subs that the food court uality Food? Competitive prices? What sells,” Crawley said. Tiffany Hendrix , a junior are the students’ perceptions regarding the Nursing major, agreed with Crawley on the good Q food they eat and the money they spend Is it worth the cost? quality of the deli sandwiches, and also enjoys the each day at KSU? These are just a few questions that Chick-fil-a that is sold daily. were asked to the students and Kerry Morrison, the To ensure the competitive prices, Morrison and think the prices are fair or average compared to what Miranda Bouldin felt otherwise. “I think that the Director of Food Services. his staff go out to the street, annually every summer I can buy off ca.m.pus.” restaurants in the area are better.” Morrison has been at KSU for three years and is and chart the prices of the food that is served in the As for the quality of the food and taste, Morrison The food court serves 5,000 students throughout responsible for all food operations on ca.m.pus. He food court with similar products that can be pur- said that he had not found that many comparisons to the week, with most of its business from 8 or 9:00 a. ensures quality of foods with competitive prices as chased at Subway, Wendy’s and other fast food quality of food at the street merchants. He said that m. to 2:00 p.m. “The reason I eat at KSU is because well as customer service, satisfaction, health and restaurants in the area. A.m.ber Maritan, a junior he had never had comments that the food taste has it is convenient,” Maritan said.

cleanliness. Communication major, felt that the been bad, or was not as Justin McCurdy, a senior Professional Sales When asked about his opinion regarding the prices for the hot meals that are set good as any other place major, agrees. “ The food is fine, but honestly, students’ perception on the prices and quality of the up in the food court are priced a in the area. parking is so bad here, I don’t want to lose my spot food available on ca.m.pus, he said that he felt it was bit higher. “I thought the food was When asked how just to go and get something to eat.”

50/50. Morrison thought some of the customers kind of expensive one time when I the stu-dents felt about Cleanliness and preparation, as well as, fresh might think that the food court is expensive when bought some Chinese food they “There have been a couple of the stock of products are also important to ensure the best were serving.” quality of products. Morrison said that foods are compared to the “street” prices of comparable items, instances where someone has qual- but he also felt that the pricing differences could Lauren Cooper, Sophomore ity prepared fresh and made available daily. Morrison result from the fact that the selections available on Marketing major, usually spends come and said, I can’t get personally stocks and rotates the items in the vending “ ca.m.pus are not comparable to those offered at her money on anything for under $5.00. We “ machines located in the food court. competing street restaurants. For exa.m.ple, he said Chick-fil-a or went over to the deli and went “There is a two day shelf-life on all of our products.” Morrison said. “Each day the food is one could not compare the food court products with Pizza Hut through“ and did a sandwich and any 99-cent menu items, because a student is not said, rotated, and after a day the food has either been receiving that sa.m.e quantity of product as they “I a combo, with chips and a sold or is discarded.” would for say, $2.50. drink, and it was under $5.00.” As KSU continues to expand, so will the Morrison gave an example of a misconcep- ~ Morrison food service, providing more places for tion regarding the cost of food on campus. He said, students to “grab food on the go.” Right now “There have been a couple of instances where there are two locations other than the food someone has come and said, I can’t get court to purchase food. Consumption Junc- anything for under $5.00. We went over tion, located in the Burruss building, serves a to the deli and went through and did a variety of cold sandwiches, snacks and sandwich and a combo, with chips and a beverages. There is also a CafÈ located at the drink, and it was under $5.00.” He KSU Center. Future plans include adding food believes the misconceptions about locations in the Math/Science buildings and excessive on-campus pricing are mostly possibly in the housing developments, once based upon unfounded hearsay. completed. Several students that were “As a service provider it is my responsibil- asked to comment on the “competitive” ity to move to where the customers prices felt that KSU’s prices were are,” Morrison said. He also feels average compared to other competing like there is not as much foot traffic restaurants in the area. Senior Miranda in the student center, as there are in Bouldin, a Chemistry major, said “ The other surrounding buildings, where prices on food are average but the drinks are the food court is located. overpriced.” The food court is open to stu- “I think they are competitive and average,” said dents Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. Junior Debbie Crawley, a Nursing major who ate to 8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 frequently at the food court last semester. p.m., and Saturday Starbucks is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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KSU speaks out

Spring Break is almost here and between mid terms and class projects students are becoming quite busy. Keeping the balance between school, work, friends and family is enough to drive a college kid crazy. However, some students still manage to find time to devote to various campus groups and activities. So KSU: What groups do you participate in on campus?

•Anthony Colello •Justin Brewton •HPS •Sociology •Sophomore •Freshman •Woodstock •Cartersville None, I’m to busy working in No I’m not, too much effort. my spare time.

•Amber Duncan •Gwen Eagleson •Nursing •History •Freshman •Senior •Kennesaw •Atlanta Phi Mu I belong to A.B.L.E. and A.A.S.A.

•Mitch Lane •Business Management and math •Freshman •Cartersville The emotional stress is too much to my soul. I don’t like communicating to people. Thursday, Mar. 4, 2004 THE SENTINEL Features & Entertainment • Page 5 Savannah: hostess city of the south In a New York state of mind. . .

Vibeke Hodges Eric M. Croas Sentinel Archives Sentinel Archives

ocated just four hours t is the city that never sleeps, southeast of Atlanta down and it is the media capitol of the L that dreary stretch of road Iworld. It is an international city known as Interstate 16 awaits an that hosts all kinds of languages and area bursting with history, cool nationalities. It is New York City, shops, great food and tree-lined and it is only three hours by plane streets forming graceful canopies and less than a day’s drive away. filled with Spanish moss. Every block offers a different Come and explore the town of adventure. There are street vendors offering used books, collectible com- Savannah. It is not just for Saint SENTINEL ARCHIVES ics, hot pretzels and fresh fruit. In A glimpse of the sky from Central Park. Patrick’s Day anymore. some parts of the city, people can is Times Square. In a six block ra- Known to many as “The even find bootleg movies and CD’s dius, you can feel the total energy of and within that park is a zoo, art Hostess City of the South,” or designer knock-off merchandise. New York City pulsate. There are sculptures, benches, walking/jogging Savannah was founded in Welcome to the tranquility of Savannah. SENTINEL ARCHIVES Residents of the city move at a fast bright lights, huge building billboards, paths and more opportunities to just America’s thirteenth colony in pace, but they are not necessarily as giant television monitors and lots of people watch. 1733 by General James The city offers even more than demand, shake off the dust of the Shack on Tybee Island. This rude as stereotyped to be. people. It is a symphony of controlled Oglethorpe, who was assisted by can be covered in this short article, past and head to City Market. City restaurant is described as the place The subway system can be con- chaos. the Indian chief Tomo-chichi. The but it would also take more than just Market was home to the local “where the elite eat in their bare fusing, but with a map and a little Restaurants, Broadway theaters general also designed the layout practice the rails become easier to a few days to really experience every- fisherman, bakers and tradesman feet.” Bring your appetite and and marquees, shops and television of the many squares that define navigate. It also provides a wonder- thing that New York City has to offer. of the mid 1700s. Once bustling come early; portions are plentiful studios all in that six block radius. Savannah’s historic district. ful opportunity to people watch. By A person should try to plan at least a with horse and buggies, the streets and on weekends, so are the wait You can hand select where you want During the Civil War, the city was buying a Metro card, people can ride to eat, buy full price at the theater or week, and visit www.nyc.com to plan are now filled with restaurants, times. captured by General Sherman and the trains and buses for an unlimited check out the discount tickets avail- some of the events they want to do. high end shops for discriminating The short commute, mild presented to President Lincoln as number of times, which is easier able hours before the show. At the same time, they should be tastes and seasonal entertainment. climate and rich culture make this a gift, but was spared the burning than breaking out the change each Entertainment is not the only aware that once they start feeling For great seafood and a taste city and ideal weekend getaway fate of other cities due to its natural time you need to catch a ride. facet of the city to consider. There is that New York state of mind that of Savannah’s nightlife, head to for Atlantans. Entertaining is key beauty and grace. In the heart of Manhattan, which a great big park in the middle of they may not want to leave. River Street, a local landmark. The here, so do not be surprised if you During Oglethorpe’s time in is just one of the five city boroughs, Manhattan known as Central Park, actual street is made up of are invited for cocktails! Savannah Savannah, provisional gardens cobblestones taken from England is a city rich in history that were developed in the hopes that in the 1700s. While this adds to celebrates the past but slowly items could be exported to other Myrtle Beach offers activities for all the charm and grace that is moves toward the future. Perhaps areas for trade. Savannah, the slippery uneven this adds to the charm Dreama Berner the break from classes, head to The area held the name surface can be tough to walk on; of all that Sentinel Archives Trustee’s Gardens, and botanists Myrtle Beach, S.C. for some comfortable shoes are suggested. is fun in the sun. were called in to grow cotton, rice, ooking for a straight Another source for great local Myrtle Beach has some- silk and peach trees. Savannah’s shot to the beach? seafood is Fiddler’s for casual thing for everyone on every harsh, almost tropical, climate, Whether it is a long dining or The Chart House L corner. For those busy-body however, destroyed most of the for something more three day weekend efforts. The renowned Pirate’s types, there is golfing at on of upscale. For or a week’s House restaurant stands in the dozens of award winning relaxed vacation during Trustee’s Gardens now, along with courses, or water sports of all waterfront upscale boutiques and housing. kinds. Vistors just looking for dining, visit Original to the colonial period is a little rest and relaxation can The Crab the Herb House located in the try taking in dinner and a show Pirate’s House, where the royal at one of the larger-than-life gardener dwelled and theaters: The Dixie Stampede, experimented with crop ideas. House of Blues and the Palace Lodging is plentiful here; for Theater just to name a few. a romantic getaway, choose from For those who live to shop, one of several bed and breakfast Broadway on the Beach is the homes or book a room in the best bet for finding new attire, historic district near River Street. with over 100 specialty stores Most hotels are within walking including 20 restaurants, 15 at- distance to all that is offered in the Erika Grissinger tractions, 10 night clubs and historic area. Check out Senior Staff Writer themselves the site three on-site hotels. A person www.savannah.com for rates and offers a “Stu- would never have to leave the availability. o plans for spring London dent Airfares premises, unless of course they If a trip to Savannah for St. break yet, do not for only Search,” $305. which allows actually wanted to see the beach. Patrick’s Day is in the works, book worry, because N with Look- students to Check out ahead. 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See if The Sentinel newspaper fits you - apply online at www.kennesaw.edu/ student_life/mediajoin.shtml Page 6 • Features & Entertainment THE SENTINEL Thursday, Mar. 4, 2004 The faculty want to exhibit? Are you ‘microfit?’ Tauheedah Hasan Staff Writer Sperry and Chris Wilson. Commentary by Heidi Partua it informs you so you know where small square platform and pull up- Some of the professor’s Laura Patti and Hannah Putney you stand and what you need to work wards as hard as I could on a metal bar he School of the Arts pre works will be on sale at the ex- who are all graphic design majors. am the person who wants to on.” attached to the platform with a strap. sents the Annual Art Fac hibit. Each artist will have three The second show is April 13 stay in shape but never has much The next test was to check my My test results told me that I fell into T ulty Exhibition. 18 pro- pieces of work on exhibit. The to May 6 with an opening recep- Imotivation. Upon passing the body fat content. Skin on the back of the “Fit” category! I guess babysitting “CONDEMplation” table in the Stu- my right upper-arm, on top of my and carrying around an 11-month-old fessors will display a wide range exhibit opens March 17 and will tion on April 13 at 7 p.m. to dent Centera few weeks ago, I in- right hip and the middle ofm y and a three-year-old, two days a week, of media including sculpture, have an opening reception from 9p.m.. Featured works will be quired as to what the Wellness Center right thigh was mea- is good for something besides birth painting, drawing, photography, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit will from art education major Anila had to offer. I was informed of the sured with skin-fold control! Although my friends now ceramics, printmaking and be on dis- Chinoy, art education major MicroFit evaluation, a free service Calipers. This was tell me I punch too hard, I still cannot graphic design. At the ex- playSamuel Leslie, art education that would show where my fitness done twice to elimi- do a push-up to this day. hibit, the work and the art- through Melissa McKeehan, studio art level is and although I was not sure nate error. My per- Next, I sat down on a mat and got exactly what it would entail, I made sonal body fat con- ready for the Sit and Reach ist will be there to take April 8. Lauren Nesbitt, studio art an appointment. tent fell into the “Fit” Flexometer, which would tell me complements and con- There will Iiadonnasanova Owens, art edu- Brandi Justice, a junior exercise category, which the flexibility I have in my back. structive criticism. also be a cation Rachel Robinette, studio prescription major and student assis- shocked me and my It sounds so complex and fu- Professors who will be student’s art Alison Stokes, studio art tant in the Wellness Center greeted fitness profile turistic, but is simple. The present include: reception Linda Voogt-Wood, art educa- me with a smile and we got started. does not rec- Flexometer looks like a large Gavin Cox, a senior exercise pre- om- arrow and has numbers on it Sandra Bird, Charlotte on March 18 tion Colletta Ward. scription major, who was helping for labeling each centimeter. I Collins, Valerie Dibble, Marga- from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Sturgis Library Gallery an exercise prescription class, per- was in the “Fit” category ret Fancher, Rick Garner, Diana The Senior Art Majors’ work is open Monday-Thursday at formed most of the testing. once again. My fitness pro- Gregory, Roberta Griffin, Linda will be displayed in the Fine 11a.m. to 3p.m., Wednesday and After giving them my student ID file says it is good to have Hightower, Hank Kunath, Arts Gallery located in the Joe Thursday at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and answering a couple of questions flexibility because it re- Natasha Lovelace, Ayokunle Mack Wilson Building. The first Saturday at 1 p.m. to 4p.m. For about my health to make sure the duces the risk of muscle evaluation was safe for me to or joint injury as well as Odeleye, Carole Mauge-Lewis, show is March 18 to April 8 and additional information and di- complete, Justice and Cox took being important for good Joe Remillard, Dan Sachs, Rob- will feature work from Holly rections please contact the of- my blood pressure which fell posture. Yoga, Pilates ert Sherer, Keith Smith, Jeanne Butterworth, Paul Laminack, fice of the Sturgis Library Gal- into the “Needs Work” column and any other exercise lery at 770 499 – 3223. of my fitness profile. The printout of that lets you stretch, hold my analysis says,”“Blood pressure a muscle or ligament, is good below 140/90 is in the normal range. for improving your flexing Tauheedah Hasan A blood pressure of 160/100 or higher ability. campus shorts Staff Writer is too high and indi- cates The last test was Aerobic an immediate Fitness. This involves a stationary March 17 – April 8: The Strugis Art Gallery March 21: There is a Faculty recital and it will visit to a doctor.” bike that some people hate. It tells The diastolic how long I can endure muscular ac- presents the Annual Art Faculty Exhibition. Admis- feature Mary Akerman on the guitar at 3 p.m. pressure is the tivity, such as walking, running or sion is free and the gallery is open Mon-Thurs 11 in the Music Recital Hall. For more information lower number and cycling. My aerobic fitness fell into a.m.to 3 p.m., Wed-Thurs 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat please contact 770- 423-6650. essentially is the more im- the “Fair” category. Although it could 1p.m.-4p.m.. For more information call 770-423 – portant one because it be worse, any thing below the “Fit” 3223 or go to www.kennesaw.edu/arts. March 21 – 26: Honors Week is beginning is the pressure that category is unsatisfactory. Having a March 18: The Fine Arts Gallery is having an and at the Science Auditorium the Honors occurs between con- higher aerobic fitness score could tractions when the possibly better my life and make it opening reception for the Senior Arts Majors. This Convocation at 2 p.m. For more information heart is resting. Now easier to do sports or take care of exhibition will be from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.. For more call 770- 423-6310. I know I need to go emergency situations after I have information please call 770-499-3223. visit my doctor. Even completed my daily activities. To March 20: The 3rd Annual Arts Benefit Gala March 23-28: KSU’s Studio Theater pre- if for some reason itwas a fluke that mend any weight loss “unless it is improve my aerobic fitnessit was rec- will begin at 6p.m. For more information call sents the production of The Stop Kiss premier- I have high blood pressure today, it is desired for aesthetics or athletic per- ommended that I walk, jog, cycle or 770- 420-4750. ing at 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more still a good idea to get a check-up. formance.” Regular aerobic exercise swim 3-5 days a week for 15-45 min- Although high blood pressure, and low-calorie foods are recom- utes a day. March 20: AASA presents the KSU Celebrity information call the box office at 770-423–6650. or Hypertension, is usually heredi- mended to maintain or lose body fat. The Wellness Center is open Softball game. Located at the Kennesaw State March 23: AASA presents the “Women of tary and does run in my family, I can Next came the test I dreaded six days a week and provides many University Intramural Field it will occur from 12 Color: A Formula for Success” at 7 p.m.-9 p.m help myself lower it by maintaining but was very curious to find out the sources of information on how to p.m.-4 p.m. Join them for a family affair between in the leadership room in the student center. A my ideal body weight, reducing my result of. All through middle school achieve well-being. Available re- students and faculty/staff. If you are interested in panel of successful women will share their vic- salt intake, and exercising regularly. I was one of the girls who could sources include computer programs, playing or cheering please contact tory and challenge stories. For more information “The MicroFit [evaluation] gives never do push-ups and I occasionally a library with videos, brochures and you an overall base to know where got my arms held down for “indian special events. For more informa- [email protected] or call 770- 423-6284. contact the KSU directory at 770- 423-6000. you stand physically-fit wise.” Jus- burns.” The Bicep strength test was tion, contact The Wellness Center at tice said, “If you’re unaware of how similar to lifting weights in the weight 770-423-6394. physically fit you are or of your health, room. They asked me to stand on a

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Fireside chat with Viggo Mortensen Broken Lizard’s Club Dread (movie released 2/27) Vibeke Hodges On a small Costa Rican island resides the swank and swinging- Senior Staff Writer singles resort Coconut Pete’s Pleasure Island. Alcohol is not the only liquid flowing as a serial killer is slaughtering partygoers. It is up to the iggo Mortensen is a house staff to find and stop this insane party crasher, or to at least hide the bodies hold name. People may not from arriving guests. V know how to spell or pro- Trivia nounce it, but fans all remember his commanding performance as • Even though the movie is set on a tropical island, the film was actually Lord Aragorn in the epic, Lord shot in the jungles of Mexico north of Manzanilla. • The five man comedy team Broken Lizard originally called themselves of the Rings. In a room over- Charred Goosebeak when they first joined forces in college. looking downtown Atlanta, writ- • Broken Lizard’s debut feature film’Puddle Cruiser was awarded Grand ers gather to get a few minutes Prize for Best Film at the Hamptons Film Festival. with the star to discuss his latest film, Hidalgo. Hidalgo is a story about the Twisted (movie released 2/27) fading glory of the long- dis- tance horse- rider Frank T. Hopkins (Mortensen) and his Ashley Judd plays Jessica Shepard, a San Francisco police officer mustang, Hidalgo. Hopkins de- whose father was a serial killer. At the beginning of a new murder cides to test his endurance and investigation, she realizes that the victim is a past lover. Despite the potential conflict of interest, Shepard’s boss, played by Samuel L. his faith, by competing in a Jackson, keeps on the case, but bad turns to worse when more of her 3,000-mile race across the Ara- former lovers turn up dead under similar circumstances. bian Desert. Frank must look inside for release from his past Trivia and the strength to finish the •Blackout and Blackout Murders were working titles for this film. race. • Judd turned down the role of Catwoman in 2003 so that she could star Hidalgo was shot in as Maggie in the Broadway production Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. locations including South • Samuel L. Jackson graduated in 1972 from Morehouse College in Dakota and the unforgiving Atlanta, Ga. Sahara Desert. Shooting took Viggo Mortenson on the set of his new movie Hildago. just over four months, partly Duplex (DVD released 3/2) due to the temperamental that he really is a personality. Girls Club of Pine Ridge, working conditions of the Hidalgo is his own character in South Dakota. For more Sahara. “The winds, the dust the movie and what I like information on other photo- Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore star in this comedy about a young storms and all of the stuff about that is it kind of goes graphic journals created by couple who have bought the duplex of their dreams. The only problem getting into the camera added hand in hand with Joe’s Mortensen, go to with their new homestead is the rent-controlled tenant living upstairs. The old lady, played by Eileen Essel, may seem sweet and frail at first, but time, plus, the wear and tear approach to the whole movie - www.percevalpress.com when the couple realizes the truth, they plot to get her out of their house. on the horses that were not no showing off for the photog- Mortensen has had Extras on the DVD include a behind-the-scenes featurette and deleted used to the weather. They rapher, tell the story. Just use supporting roles in over 30 scenes. weren’t raised in that climate. what’s essential,” Mortensen films and has worked in film That made it tough and it made said. for more than 20 years. He may Trivia things take a little longer over Mortensen is a poet, be a bit of a latecomer to the • Stiller’s parents often make cameo appearances in his movies. there,” Mortensen said. painter and musician. His art party, but he is not going home • On Feb. 3, 2004, Barrymore received a star on the Hollywood Walk of The role of Hopkins shares and photography have been empty handed. Lord of the Rings Fame. the honest simplicity of shown successfully throughout took home several Academy • The movie was co-produced by Stiller and Barrymore’s production Mortensen’s role in LOTR. the country and a portion of awards and Hidalgo has proved companies. ’“Joe and Shelly Johnson were the proceeds from his book, him to be an engaging choice for able to get footage of Hidalgo Miyelo, is being donated to the a leading role. in his character in such a way SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Looney Tunes: Back in Action (DVD released 3/2)

Set in a world where animated characters and live human co-exist, the film’s premise is about Daffy Duck feuding with Bugs Bunny about Daffy playing second fiddle to Bugs. Jenna Elfman plays the Warner Brothers Studio Vice President of Comedy, Kate Houghtin, who basi- cally fires Daffy. She has the WB security guard/aspiring stuntman DJ Drake, played by Brendan Fraser, escort Daffy from the premises. $1 Sushi, $1 tempura and Out of a job and without a sidekick, Daffy tags up with Drake. He is there when Drake discovers that his movie star father, played by Timothy $1 yakitoria all the time Dalton, is actually a suave international spy who has been kidnapped. It becomes a race to save Drake’s father from Mr. Chairman, played by Steve Martin. 15% Student At the same time, Houghton and Bugs realize that Daffy plays a crucial role in Bugs success, and they follow Drake and Daffy in their Discount* adventures in order to get Daffy to return to Hollywood. Other names to *offer valid at Kennesaw watch for in this crazy film are Heather Locklear and Joan Cusack.Trivia location for students only with • Extras on the DVD include additional scenes, an exclusive DVD valid ID. Coupon offer for a animated short, alternate endings, DVD ROM material that include an limited time only additional 26 minutes of footage, a couple of featurettes and the theatrical 425 Barrett Parkway Suite H-10 (678) 766-0598 trailer. (Marshall & TJ Maxx in Town Center Plaza) • Brendan Fraser is the voice of Taz in this movie. • Look for the cameo of Matthew Lillard talking to the animated Shaggy and Scooby Doo.

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Macaulay Culkin returned to film to star in this movie about the true story of Michael Alig. Alig was a Club Kid party organizer in the late 80’s, early 90’s whose lifestyle was shattered after he boasted on television about killing his drug dealer and roommate Angel Melendez. Extras on the DVD include director commentary, a featurette, behind-the-scenes footage, trailers and interviews with the actors and Michael Alig. Trivia • Alig’s best friend James St. James, played by Seth Green in the film, actually wrote the book’Disco Bloodbath, which is about the times and the murder of Melendez. • Even though the film was working with a small budget, there were over a 1000 costumes used. Kennesaw 770-423-9696 • The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Jan. 2003. Page 8 • Features & Entertainment THE SENTINEL Thursday, Mar. 4, 2004 Let’s talk about sex dow. The first (and only) time I watched my here is a lot of talk about sex these days. husband um, you know, I laughed myself sick. He There are issues with sex between mem mistook the reason behind my hilarity and took it bers of the opposite sex, sex with members T personally. He wouldn’t touch me for a month and of the same sex, and sex all by one’s self. Although that was after I spent several hours stroking his the biggest controversy for now is about marital sex um…ego. between two people of the same sex, I thought it The sexes have been developing new weap- might be appropriate to take it easy on the testoster- onry in our effort to render each other obsolete. one rage for awhile, stop waving the self righteous While the leaps in fertility treatments has done flags (on both sides) and try to take ourselves just a wonders for barren couples seeking children of little less seriously. Since sex is the universal connec- their own, sperm banks and egg depositories have tor, let’s have a little fun with it. rendered intercourse for the purpose of procre- For instance: ation unnecessary. That did nothing to stop I think sex is God’s everyone’s desperate and often futile efforts to The greatest gag. He handed uh…get together. So in order to complicate things a us these powerful sex little less and end the need for any social interaction, Normal drives, combined it with there are toys and tools to take everyone out of the intense pleasure, a huge one picture all together. My beloved bought me some- dose of idiot hormones, thing called a rabbit (if you don’t know what that is, and an order to be fruitful go ask your mommy) for our anniversary. It is a more and multiply. But only if delightful gift than I ever anticipated. Unfortunately you’re married. Other- my poor beloved has nearly rendered himself useless wise it’s hands off and no (but then there’s nothing like the real thing baby) and one should be looking or I’m afraid he’ll be stealing my batteries soon. Ah desiring either. Then just well, maybe then things will start to even out. to make things a little For the poor virgins who have held out faith- Leslie Thompson more difficult, God threw fully for so long and are toying with the idea of Humor Columnist in the sexual peak. Men having sex despite whatever their convictions may start feeling peakish at be, I must insist you ask yourself these questions approximately ages 18-21 and then it’s all down- before ah…taking the plunge: Am I willing to hill from there. Meanwhile women start to feel become the hormonal dumping ground for a man their jollies at about 30-35, right before meno- who may not have anything to do with me in a very pause smacks us like a sweaty and moody sledge- soon? If I get pregnant, will the father abandon me hammer. Then on top of that, God decreed that and allow me to become an example of what sex in women should have their physical peaks at age 25 entertainment will do in the eyes of the extremely and then letting our looks immediately crap out. stupid? Will the woman I’m having sex with try to Men have it slightly better; they hit theirs at age get pregnant to keep me? Will I get a gruesome 35, retain their looks for awhile after that but, the disease that will eventually kill me? If I am memory and language centers of their brains give sexually experimenting will my partner tell every- up. I can only imagine our divine father (whoever one about it? If so, will I find adult toys/condoms/ he may be) rolling about his heavenly floors laugh- references to my sexual preference via porn/my ing until his eyes streamed as he watched his little mother, in inappropriate places? Will anyone try creations wander about in a perpetually aroused to beat me up? and brainless state, thunking into each other like While the sex controversy (and yes the mar- confused rabbits. riage thing too) rages on, each individual must There is a reason why the lights are turned off take time out to smell the roses, think hard about and the eyes are tightly closed during orgasm. Has the real reasons for their feelings, (for me it’s a anyone ever bothered to open their eyes the mo- traditional thing) and just try to remember, straight ment their partner feels his/her’happiness? It is an or gay, male or female, alone or in groups, we all expression that throws desire right out the win- look really, really stupid.

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SENIOR DENISHA FERGUSON: FOUR-TIME “A team never likes to PBC PLAYER OF THE WEEK. lose players, but that’s • See story below to find out how “ how things play out.” she finished her regular season. ~Women’s Head Coach Colby Tilley SPORTS See story below Owls ready for tournament time Lady Owls Records broken with win 2004 Softball Schedule Joseph Dollar 3/6 @ Shaw 1:00 p.m. split final Staff Writer

3/7 @ St. Andrews 1:00 p.m. istory was in the making games Feb. 28 in Jacksonville, Fla. when Kennesaw State 3/8 @ UNC Pembroke 1:00 p.m. Matt Cutrona H beat North Florida 66-52. The Owls Senior Staff Writer 3/10 @ Francis Marion 1:00 p.m. are the first men’s basketball team he 2003-2004 season came to finish the regular season unde- FMU INVITATIONAL (Florence, to a close on Feb. 28 for the feated (16-0) in the Peach Belt Con- S.C.) Twomen’s basketball team. ference since the inaugural year, 3/12 Slippery Rock 7:00 p.m. The Owls lost their final game when the PBC only included seven Presbyterian 9:00 p.m. against the University of North of its 12 current member schools. 3/13 Belmont Abbey 3:00 p.m. Florida in Jacksonville, but won Senior guard Terrence Hill was Catawba 5:00 p.m. their final home affair on Senior not fazed by the accomplishment 3/14 Coker 10:00 a.m. Night against Clayton State. shortly after the game. “I guess I’m still in shock,” he said. “It really 3/17 ANDERSON 3:00 p.m. “This team is playing with con- hasn’t hit me yet.” fidence and playing well,” Owls The Owls 26th win (26-4) KSU CLASSIC (Kennesaw, Georgia) Head Coach Colby Tilley said. One step closer breaks the school record for most RICHARD L. JOHNSON | THE SENTINEL 3/19 SHAW 1:00 p.m. “We’ve been struggling with the Joseph Dollar wins in a season, which was set last Aggressive playing style leads 3/20 ANDERSON 10:00 a.m. close losses, but the ladies are play- Staff Writer year with 25. to Owls victory. ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE 2:00 p.m. ing well at the right time.” The Owls came out blazing in CATAWBA 6:00 p.m. Denisha Ferguson has been ophomore forward Georgy The Owls have built a reputa- Luque said. the opening minutes of the game to 3/23 GEORGIA COLLEGE 2:00 p.m. one of the best basketball players Joseph posted a career high tion of playing a perimeter based The Owls extended their lead by grab a 14-2 lead. Then they hit a to ever grace the court for KSU. 25 points to lead 10th ranked offense. This game they came out as many as 15 points late in the game S defensive wall created by UNF. The 3/25 NORTH FLORIDA 6:00 p.m. Ferguson had yet another double- Kennesaw State over Clayton State proving that they could bang inside prior to UNF exerting one last effort Ospreys were able to pull within two 80-73 Feb. 25, which was the Owls just as well. This inside presence to trim the KSU lead. The campaign double against Clayton State on points after UNF’s James Grimble 3/27 LANDER 2:00 p.m. senior night. earned KSU 47 trips to the free was put to rest for good when Hill saw Senior Night helping the Owls win drove through the lane for a slam “I wanted to send the seniors throw line converting 33 of them. In Luque slashing towards the basket 82-60. dunk, bringing the score to 19-17 3/28 @ USC Aiken 2:00 PM out with a victory,” Joseph said. contrast, CSU only made it to the setting up an alley-oop play. “Senior night is always emo- with 7:43 left in the first half of play. CSU jumped out to an early 9- foul line 18 times. “Terrence threw it perfect,” tional,” Tilley said. “A team never The first half was sloppy for 3/ 30 @ Armstrong Atlantic 1:00 p.m. 2 lead in the opening minutes, but Joseph continued leading the Luque said. “All I had to do was finish likes to lose players, but that’s how KSU committing more fouls and turn- KSU was able to claw its way back team by hitting 10 of 13 from the the play.” things play out.” overs than they have been accus- with good bench play. With 11:32 foul line. Ingle was pleased with Luque dunked it once more in- Larvisha West also contrib- tomed to this season. left in the first half, junior forward Joseph’s game. “It’s like hitting a side the last 60 seconds giving him his uted a double-double on a special Head coach Tony Ingle was not Cardale Talley nailed a bank shot to good drive in golf,” Ingle said. “You eighth 20-point game of the season. night at the Spec Landrum Centre. too concerned with his team’s play in give the Owls a 16-15 lead. wish you could bottle it up and do it Ingle was ecstatic about the com- The game was close until the sec- the first half. “I felt we were in con- The game was filled with fouls every night.” pany he joined with the undefeated ond half when the Owls began to trol,” he said. “Our deep bench helped and physical play all night with CSU did make a game out of it conference season. He mentioned that run away with things. a lot. The players that were in foul both teams combining for 23 first in the second half, and they even only two other teams in the last five The Lady Owls then traveled trouble were able to have fresher legs half fouls, including four technical had a short lived lead at 56-55 after years had gone undefeated in division to Jacksonville, Fla. to face the for the second half.” 2004 Baseball Schedule fouls. “They made us work for this a Leon Parker three pointer with II. “We did it every night,” he said, conference’s first place team, the Key free throws made by junior win,” said Head coach Tony Ingle. 9:22 left in regulation. “home and away while taking 3/5 @ Columbus State 6:00 p.m University of North Florida guard Tobias Seldon helped KSU The Owls finally made a state- The lead was erased when jun- everyone’s best shot.” Ospreys. The final game of the stake a 31-24 lead. 3/6 @ Columbus State DH 1:00 p.m ment late in the first half. Junior ior guard Tobias Seldon drained “It’s just starting for us,” Luque regular season did not go as planned A pair of blocked shots by sopho- point guard Tommy Thompson one the Owls’ three three pointers said. “Our goal is a national champi- with the Owls losing to the Ospreys more forward Georgy Joseph, fol- 3/9 @ Limestone 3:00 p.m missed a tough lay up, but senior of the game. onship.” 67-56. lowed by an old-fashion three-point forward Justin Thompson was there CSU tried creeping back into Ingle is not looking that far ahead The Peach Belt Conference play gave KSU a comfortable 10- to slam the miss with authority. The the game, but it was not meant to be though. Ingle knows his team will be 3/10 ERSKINE 6:00 p.m point lead early in the second half. Tournament begins on Mar. 2, and dunk lifted KSU to a 27-22 lead and for the Lakers on Wednesday night. in the NCAA tournament, but he does All season different players have the Owls will face familiar rival gave the antsy crowd something to Joseph and Thompson would com- not want to take the PBC tournament 3/13 NORTH FLORIDA DH 1:00 p.m. stepped into the spotlight lifting their USC Spartanburg. The first meet- cheer about. KSU went into the half bine for a thrilling last two minutes for granted. “We missed it my first team to a win. This time it was sopho- ing between these teams went in with a 38-31 lead. to keep the Owls 15 winning streak season here,” he said, “then we got 3/14 NORTH FLORIDA 1:00 p.m. more swingman Rey Luque. favor of the Owls as they won 70- The statistic of the game was alive. the championship game the next two Luque was struggling to find 64. rebounding, more precisely offen- Joseph blocked his fifth shot of seasons. We plan on taking the next 3/16 SOUTHERN TECH 5:00 p.m open looks in the first half and he had It is “win or go home” for the sive rebounding. KSU owned the the game, and then followed that up step this season.” early foul problems. With UNF start- women’s basketball team, and they glass all night, and the leader of with an alley-oop dunk courtesy of KSU has a first round bye in the 3/17 CARSON-NEWMAN 2:00 p.m. ing to gain some confidence in the look to benefit from the success these gangbusters was Joseph with Thompson. Thompson went on to PBC tournament because they are the match, Luque drained two back-to- that they found against USC 14 total rebounds, nine of them sink six free throws within the last number one seed. The Owls first 3/20 UNC PEMBROKE DH 1:00 p.m. back three-point shots putting the Spartanburg in Jan. The Owls need offensive boards. The Owls end 28 seconds of the game sealing the test is Mar. 5 in Augusta against Owls ahead for good. two wins for a bid to the final eight the game with 47 rebounds to victory for KSU. the winner of the UNF versus 3/14 UNC PEMBROKE 1:00 p.m. “I just felt like I was in a rhythm,” in the tournament. CSU’s 27. USC Aiken game. 3/23 @ Clark Atlanta 3:00 p.m 3/24 WEST ALABAMA 3:00 p.m Reed helps Owls avoid a sweep 3/26 AUGUSTA STATE 6:00 p.m. Chris Lerstang base from a walk, Kevin Gergel pitching duel with a wild end. Both strike when Hendrix led off the sixth on and went to work. In the fifth blasted a two-out home run, his sec- teams had their chances in the first inning with a triple and came home on inning, the Owls scored two runs on 3/27 AUGUSTA STATE DH 1:00 p.m. Senior Staff Writer ond of the year, putting the Owls up 2- five innings but could not push a run a single by Love. only one hit when Perry singled home hen things are not going 0. Love was up next and hit a homer across. The Owls were the first to The 1-0 lead wouldn’t last long, Conway and Apple, who had reached 3/30 ANDERSON 6:00 p.m. well for a team, someone of his own making the though, as the Patriots got to Owls on a walk and a hit by pitch. needs to step up to guide score 3-0, marking the starter Brent Jackson (1-2) for five The ever-lasting top of the sixth 3/31 @ Columbus State 5:00 p.m. W through the rough time. This past week- first time this season that runs in the seventh inning on five hits saw the Owls draw within one run end, Sammy Reed was that man for No. the Owls have hit back- and an Owl error. after all was said and done. Using six 3-ranked Kennesaw State. to-back home runs. Things really got interesting in hits, including a Clint Watters two- After dropping the first two games KSU added two the eighth inning. Hendrix and run single, and two key Patriot errors, of a three games series by one run to No. more runs in the sixth Conway reached on a single and a Kennesaw State was able to plate 17-ranked Francis Marion, Sammy Reed inning when Brett walk with only one out. Love then seven runs in the frame to make the started game three and simply pitched a Campbell reached base singled to drive home one run and score 14-13. gem to get the Owls (6-5, 2-4 PBC) back on an error and came was followed by a Ryan Apple double The Owls tried to make some on track and avoid the Peach Belt sweep. around to score on a to score two more and make the score noise in the seventh inning when Reed (2-0) dominated Francis Hendrix double. Scott 5-4. However, Ryan Perry, who came Derrick Tucker reached on a throw- gotnews? Marion (6-3, 2-1) over nine innings, Conway followed with in to pinch run for Apple, was picked ing error by shortstop Jason Weaver. giving up only four hits, all singles, and a single to drive home off of second base to end the rally. With two outs, Perry ripped what If you have a story striking out nine hitters, including whiff- Hendrix. The Owls would go down in order in looked to be a game-tying double to idea or are inter- ing the side in the ninth inning. Only The Owls tacked the ninth inning for their third straight the gap in right centerfield, but three Patriots were able to get past first on the sixth and final ested in joining The conference loss. centerfielder Quentin Davis raced base as Reed earned his first career run in the eighth inning While the final score of game over to make a diving catch and end Sentinel staff, call shutout and first career complete game. on a Gergel sacrifice fly, two was different, the result was not. the Owls’ hopes. 770-423-6278 or e-mail The game was a pitching duel driving Hendrix home. Another wild one-run loss, this time a KSU next travels to Clark At- through the first three innings as FMU While the Owls were able to 14-13 in seven innings, had the Owls lanta before hosting their first confer- RICHARD L. JOHNSON | THE SENTINEL us at sentinel starter Philip Wilkins retired 10 of the avoid the sweep on Sunday, they still questioning the baseball gods. ence series this upcoming weekend Reed continues to prove @students.kennesaw.edu first 12 batters. In the fourth inning, had to be stinging from the Saturday Down 14-4 after four innings, against Peach Belt Conference-lead- the Owls got on the scoreboard via the doubleheader sweep by the Patriots. dominance in game three over KSU once again put their rally caps ing USC Spartanburg. long ball. With Scott Hendrix on first Game one was a low-scoring Francis Marion Page 10 • Sports THE SENTINEL Thursday, Mar. 4, 2004 Penalties prevent win against the Dawgs Richard L. Johnson Fab 5 Assistant Photo Editor all year.” UGA scored in the first 12 sec- NCAA Tournament Edition ith only 10.1 seconds left onds of the game, but KSU came back Chris Lerstang in the game, the Univer strong. Going into the third period, Senior Staff Writer Wsity of Georgia took ad- they had a 4-2 lead. vantage of a 5-3 powerplay to tie the The Owls accomplished a lot in With the close of the regular season, and the NCAA Tournament fast game and deny the Owls a win in the just their second season. An expanded approaching, The Sentinel wants our readers to know which teams may last game of the season at Phillips schedule allowed them to match up, be the ones to pick for your office pool. The following five teams come Arena Feb. 29. and often beat, big name schools from from the five major conferences and are not the best teams in the land, but “Penalties, penalties, penalties,” around the country. Teaming up with they have some of the qualities that are usually seen in worthy tournament Head Coach Craig MacDonald said. the Gwinnett Gladiators and the At- teams and should make waves in the Big Dance. Without further ado, KSU (15-13-2) led for the ma- lanta Thrashers for double-header here are our Fab 5 picks to look out for. jority of the game, but with only 1:32 games allowed the team to get a lot of *(Team record as of 2/25/04) left in the third period, two men wound exposure and has helped recruiting. Stanford up in the penalty box. With a heavy For the 2004-05 season, the Owls Pac 10 advantage, UGA (27-3-1) kept the will have to recruit more than just *23-0 pressure on, desperately trying to put players. MacDonald is stepping down Best Attribute: Multiple Scorers one in the net. After many great saves, from head coach to accept a position This is the obvious choice, but Stanford should get the number one the defense was worn down, and the in the Washington D.C. area. overall seed and stay out West to play its games. Unlike the other Ice Dogs were able to slip one past MacDonald is staying on temporarily undefeated team, St. Joseph’s, the Cardinal don’t seem to have any Owls goalie Chris Telford. to help with scheduling for next sea- weaknesses. They have five players that average double figures, so Head “Telford with goal tending was son. Coach Mike Montgomery has several options. This is vital come tourney sharp,” MacDonald said. “Penalties “It’s going to be tough leaving time, because if one guy gets cold, another can just as easily step up. RICHARD L. JOHNSON | THE SENTINEL Expect Stanford to waltz into the Final Four. Getting physical on the ice. killed us at the end. Penalties killed us the boys,” MacDonald said. Texas Big 12 *20-4 Softball’s train keeps rolling Best Attribute: Inside-Outside Game The Longhorns have played a brutal schedule and have met the chal- Nathan McCreary this double-header by swinging deep, lenges. Rick Barnes’ boys seem to be peaking at the right time and have Senior Staff Writer and her second two-run HR put the a strong inside-outside game to rely on. Guard play is important during Owls up 4-1. Hrycuik was relieved the NCAA, which the Longhorns have in Royal Ivey, but so is rebound- he Kennesaw State Owls by Kearns who saved the game push- ing, and Texas cleans the glass with the best of them, ranking second in softball team (11-0) bar ing the Owls to a 13-0 record. the nation with 43.1 rpg. Expect the Longhorns to make a strong run as Treled through last The second day of the Owl Clas- the surprise team in the Final Four. weekend’s tournament at the East sic was more of the same for KSU. Mississippi State The Owls defeated Wayne State 6-0 Cobb Complex, going 4-0 and again SEC and Lenoir-Ryne 4-1 to wrap up the showing the impressive power of *22-2 their pitching staff. tournament. Best Attribute: Toughness and Confidence The Owls found themselves The Owls ended the weekend A late season loss to Alabama may have cost them a #1 seed, but the playing from behind in the first game with a Sunday afternoon double- Bulldogs will be the best #2 seed out there. They have their share of wins of the Classic, as Southern Indiana header with Wayne State. The Owls’ went into the sixth inning leading 3- Lisa Macki owned Wayne State, as of over 15 points, but they have also had some victories that required them 2. After a great performance by the she retired the first 14 batters faced. to scratch and claw to pull out the victory. This shows that MSU has Screaming Eagles’ pitcher Missy An error in the fifth inning prevented toughness, confidence, and the ability not to panic – always valuable traits Grover, with six innings played and Macki from chalking up the second in strong tourney teams. Stansbury’s bunch seems to fall behind early, only three hits and one earned run perfect game for the Owls in two which could spell trouble, but with Lawrence Roberts and Co., they have the against her. weeks. Macki did get her fifth no- talent to overcome that. Expect the Bulldogs to go deep into the Big Dance. The Eagles reliever Shannon hitter, with a final score of 8-0. NC State Emmons entered the game in the The second game of the double- ACC bottom of the seventh after playing header was much more interesting *18-6 third base and hitting the first as Owl Jenille Edwards hit a two out Best Attribute: Guard Play game-winning single to score Jenni- homerun off Owls pitching all year. Duke is the obvious #1 team out of the ACC, but the Wolfpack have amassed fer Nolan. The Owls completed the Emmons walked the first two Owl a good deal of wins in the nation’s toughest conference. NC State has some batters, followed by two consecutive sweep of Wayne State 3-2 quality guards in Julius Hodge and Scooter Sherrill, who each average over singles by Cambria McKay and Kelly At 16-0, the Owls are ranked ten points per contest. At 6’6”, Hodge is big enough to play down low which Cowart to tie the score at 3 a piece. ninth in the nation. The toughest part will cause major mismatches come tourney time. Guard play can make or The Owls winning run came on a of their schedule is ahead of them, sacrifice fly by Jennifer Hunt driving entering spring break on a nine game break a team in the Big Dance, and if these two are on top of their games, home Amy Middleton and sealing road-trip. During that road trip, the expect the Wolfpack to be the sleeper of the NCAA’s. the Owls comeback. Owls will start facing conference Michigan State The first day of the Owl Classic opponents. COURTESY OF KSU ATHLETICS Big 10 The Owls will play UNC-Pem- *16-9 continued as the Owls played the Pitcher Lisa Macki gets her fifth no-hitter. Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks. The broke in a double-header March 8 in Best Attribute: Battle Tested Owls scored two runs in the first North Carolina. The Braves are cur- The Owls road trip starts Sat cluding North Florida. The Spartans played an incredibly tough early season schedule and were inning, as Middleton sent an NCAA rently 5-8 and 0-2 in the Peach Belt March 6 in Raleigh, N.C. against the The Osprey’s are 14-2 so far this criticized for it because they lost six of those games. But they learned Shaw Bears and ends on March 14 official softball over the left field Conference. season. The Osprey’s lucky #13 is about the makeup of their team and how to play with the big dogs, so they against Coker in the Francis Marion pitcher, Cari Chewning who is 8-1 wall. On March 10, the Owls travel to won’t be intimidated by anybody. Tom Izzo knew what he was doing, Francis Marion in Florence, S.C. to Invitational in Florence, S.C. and has a 0.81 ERA in 10 appear- The Mavs scored a run in the and now he has his Spartans playing their best basketball when it really compete against the Patriots. The On March 19, the Owls return ances. Chewning has complete games fourth inning on a solo shot from counts. Expect Michigan State to handle their early round games and Lauren McArthur, cutting the Owls Pats are 8-2 and playing solid. Last home to the Bobbie Bailey Complex in all of her seven starts. Chewning is create problems for the higher seeds. lead to one run (2-1). Middleton took year, the Owls were able to sweep hosting the KSU Classic. The tourna- also an offensive threat, batting .308 offense and decided to put an end to the Pats 9-0 and 4-3. ment features several PBC rival’s in- with nine RBI.

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