Georgia Southern University Digital Commons@Georgia Southern The George-Anne Student Media 11-17-2005 The George-Anne Georgia Southern University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/george-anne Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Georgia Southern University, "The George-Anne" (2005). The George-Anne. 3113. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/george-anne/3113 This newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Media at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It has been accepted for inclusion in The George-Anne by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact [email protected]. There's We preview something Hey Hooligans the Nov. 23 about Harry- Its that time of year again. GSUs men's release of the Potter that is basketball team has begun play as the Lady musical 'Rent' Eagles begin Friday at FSU I SPORTS, p. 6 HIATUS, p. 4 HIATUS, p. 10 THE GEORGE DAILY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2005 1= Prep for Liquor loopholes addressed Friday $2 margaritas last Thursday in an ap- When applying for a certificate of oc- City manager suggests ways to parenttestofthenewordinance. That cupancy, restaurants show how they offense earned the club two citations plan to lay out their dining rooms. HAPPENED concert from the city. Their hearing before But, according to Wood, restaurants tighten Statesboros liquor laws After the Apex the Alcohol Control Board has been that derive most of their business offered a drink set for Dec. 6. from alcohol sales rarely follow those special Thursday, continues By Adam Crisp The amendments cleared confus- The council also signed off on plans. This modification to the law councilman Managing editor ing language that left some restaurant changes to the law that would prevent will make it a violation of the liquor decided to plug owners with the impression they businesses from offering cheaper ordinance to do so. any loop holes by further Tuesday night, the Statesboro could offer drink specials as long cover charges based on the patrons All of these changes have not yet clarifying their recently Bobby Valentino City Council signed off on as the cheaper drinks were for the race or sex. The council also made it become law. Tuesday, the council just passed liquor law. The modifications to its recently- whole day. a violation of the liquor ordinance for voted in favor of the changes on its next meeting will be held will perform new passed liquor ordinance. George Wood, the city manager, a restaurant to deny service based on first reading, but a second reading Nov. 22 where Will Britt will appeal the revocation The city manager made a hand- offered an amendment that would sex, race or national origin - though has been set for Dec. 6. If passed at single at Paulson of his liquor license. ful of recommendations aimed at make discounted alcohol illegal "dur- that is a law set forth by the Civil that meeting, these amendments will plugging loopholes in liquor laws ing any given day at prices lower than Rights Act. become permanent. By Adam Crisp that ban free drinks and discounted those customarily charged during the Councilmen also voted to more Councilman Will Britt, whose changes; however the council has Managing editor alcohol. 30dayseitherimmediatelypreceding tightly enforce its requirement that two bars were at the crux of recent offered him a chance to appeal the The changes were spurred by drink or immediately following that day." restaurants present their dining room changes to the law, abstained from revocation of his liquor licenses Nov. Bobby Valentino will perform his specials offered Nov. 1 at the Apex. The Apex had offered $ 1 shots and layouts and adhere to those designs. voting on this most recent round of 22 at 6 p.m. latest single "My Angel" during Friday's concert at Paulson Stadium. Theup-and-coming Atlanta resident said Tuesday his 30-minute opening performance would warm up the crowd and feature his latest single, which discusses love and destiny. • "It s going to be some real singing and a good all-around COPING WITH performance," said Valentino byphone. "I want to be able END-OF-SEMESTER to serenade the la- dies as well as get everybody on their feet." Valentino is set to perform after a Bobby set of five Georgia Valentino Southern students and rapper Killer Mike before Ciara takes the stage. "We all have dif- ferent styles. Killer STRESS Mike and Ciara are By Lyndell Nelson • Staff writer both good artists. I think that's a pretty Ciara ts Sunday night, and your essay "Stress usually stems good line up," said still isn't finished. Yourroommates Valentino. "Ciara are causing quite a commotion from a larger concern, and I are good friends. We are both from that is distracting you from your Atlanta so we know each other." such as academic 0* studies. Your stomach aches from uncertainty, anxiety, Valentino said he and Ciara have the sweets that you overindulged in, been in talks to do a European tour and what is causing that awful smell family matters or de- together, but those plans are on hold coming from your closet? Sound pression." until next year. But that might be the familiar? only project he's sidestepped recently. With final exams, graduation, Dr. Prentiss Price "Look for me to put out another GSU psychologist and the holiday season rapidly ap- album in the summer time," said proaching, it's ho surprise that many Valentino. "I'm always in the studio students find themselves faced with be beneficial for the body and mind. working on new stuff, trying to better large amounts of stress. According Eustress is a positive type of stress that my craft." to Prentiss Price, staff psychologist helps provide energy and motivation He said the latest song is a slow love for Georgia Southern's Career and needed to meet responsibility and ac- song that's reminiscent of his roots in Counseling Center, stress management complish goals. see CONCERT, page 5 is the most common topic requested Many students make use of the for programming around the campus. exercise equipment and fitness pro- Price also allowed that the Counseling grams provided at the RAC for stress STAGE TO FACE STANDS Center generally does not see patients relief, but what they may not know is The stage for the Ciara concert solely for stress-related issues. that there are a number of other ben- will face the south stands in Paulson "Stress usually stems from a larger eficial activities offered by the school. Stadium. Cliff Nobles, the produc- concern, such as academic uncertainty, Deborah Stalcup is GSU's massage Professors offer study tips tion coordinator for Entertainment anxiety, family matters or depres- therapist. She provides an array of Design Group — the company that sion," said Price. Common remedies different massages for a fraction of the By Jerriod Grizzle cess Center. "Study often and with a FIVE TIPS will set up the stage for the concert for stress problems include getting cost that one would normally expect Staff writer group," she said. — said facing the stage towards the stands works out better for the audi- regular exercise, establishing good to pay at a private massage clinic. Hanschke also suggest coming by • Be organized. Keep ence as opposed to having the entire Studies have suggested that massage With the approach of finals many the Academic Success Center for if you notes organized. eating habits and making sure to get concert on the field. ■ Have a good, quiet enough sleep. therapy can aid in the reduction of students will be cramming the Hen- need help with classes or studying. "With everyone in the stands, environment. Stress can be caused from other stress, anxiety, muscle tension and derson Library, locking themselves in "Come to the Academic Success we'll able to adjust the sound so factors besides school and family. headaches, as well as alleviate sleeping their room and studying up until five Center, we can help," she said. • Set goals. that there won't be a bad seat in the Some common stressors include job disorders. Appointments can be set up minutes before the exam. Another study tip that is suggested • Studying with entire seating area," he said. "Also, ev- or work related issues, relationships, for Wednesday and Friday mornings Professors and students alike have often is the use of prioritizing. friends will keep eryone in the bleachers will be able to stand and see the stage. Everyone grief or loss, physical health and career at the RAC. advice for studying for exams, one of Along with not cramming, Ana- you motivated. is level with the top of the stage and statia Sims, a professor of history at decisions. While distress can often College life is often hectic and busy, which, is not cramming. • But understand can look down to see it." leave people feeling overwhelmed for a so fitting in three square meals a day "Manage your time," says Joe Geoigia Southern suggests making a you learn differently Nobles said stage set-up will start continuous period of time, eustress can see STRESS, page 5 Hanschke, from the Academic Suc- see STUDY, page 5 than everyone else. Thursday and be mostly completed, besides some of the technical equip- ment, by Thursday evening. TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Campus 2 Sports 6,7 WE'LL SEE YOU NEXT MONTH National 3 Classifieds 8 High: 62 I Low: 32 High: 59 I Low: 31 High: 66 I Low: 31 High: 69 I Low: 41 You won't see another G-A until Dec.