Volume 61, Issue 9 October 25, 2012 The Student Newspaper of Jacksonville State University since 1934 JSU Peer Educators educate on the real dangers behind alcohol abuse Jessica Tubbs obstacle course students behind the wheel after a erature and lottery prizes. ence while underage. Staff Writer could try maneuvering few drinks was a com- Peer educators and the A couple of the peer through while wearing mon theme of the events, hungry students shared educators shared more The JSU Peer Educators “Fatal Goggles” – a device displays, and free litera- their negative experiences personal stories. Katie sponsored an “Alcohol that simulates the visual ture that was handed out. with alcohol. Etheredge said that her Awarness Week” for acuity and coordination Friday afternoon a pre- One student shared that mother, a recovering interested students. of a person with a blood Tailgate Party was held on last week she had gotten alcoholic who has been Ninma Sheshi, the alcohol level over the the quad, luring students three citations: driving sober for four years, project coordinator, set up legal driving limit. with scent of grilled hot under the influence, driv- has inspired her to not events for each day of the Encouraging students to dogs and rewarding the ing without a license, and week, including a golf cart “Be Smart” about getting curious with lunch, lit- driving under the influ- See Alcohol Pg. 2 Open mic and Inside: auction held for Delta Sigma Theta Breast Cancer fights ALS Awarness Donation were taken up on Oct. Cara Wills 8th at the TMB Staff Writer > Complete story Pg. 3 On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Mu Xi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorpo- J-Day Kicks off Home- rated hosted and sponsored the second annual Open Mic coming 2012 and Auction for Breast Cancer Festivities included tug-of-war, Awareness in Leone Cole Audi- karaoke, a foam party and rides > torium. Complete story, Pg. 3 All JSU students were al- lowed to sign up to show their Finnish metal band talents with the open mic; also all male JSU students were Nightwish lose their allowed to participate in the voice mid tour auction. Lea Isbell covers Sigma Gamma Rho member the background Sherita Fredrick stood outside of events that led greeting and directing guests to the dismantling inside. “We haven’t done an of the group. event this semester and we > Complete wanted Sigma Gamma Rho to story, Pg. 5 be shown in a good way,” she said. Fredrick and her sorority Gamecocks end TN sisters were very excited about Ebonee Roston/The Chanticleer being able to help with Breast State’s perfect season. The event had informative presentations for students to learn from. Cancer Awareness month. “We The ladies sponsored this event and want of Zeta Celebration of Women’s Health people to showcase their talent. Tau Alpha We actually have fifteen men in hope to sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta the auction and twenty people top the in the show.” $18,000 Ebonee Roston and in support of side of the room that Ladies came out with their raised last Senior Staff Writer overall good health had either poster wallets as the bid in the auction year as they paint Jacksonville pink for women. This boards or booklets started at $2.00. for Breast Cancer Awarness. The Kappa Beta event took place on that had information The highest bidding price > Complete story, Pg. 8 Chapter of Delta Wednesday, Oct. 17, on the importance of went to a singing freshman at Sigma Theta Soror- from 4-6p.m. at the health. $25.00. Movie Review: Alex ity Incorporated TMB auditorium. A breast cancer After the members of Sigma Cross is a chance for invited students to Each guest was giv- survivor named San- Gamma Rho stood in audience their Celebration en a pink or white dra Sudduth was the with collecting baskets, they Tyler Perry to diversify of Women’s Health bag labeled Early main speaker for the also participated in the open Minnie Marbury takes a look at the event in recognition Detection is the Best event. She discussed mic and made their own dona- new thriller with Tyler Perry of Breast Cancer Protection. There tions during the auction. > Complete story, Pg. 8 Awareness month were tables on each See Delta Sig Pg. 2 JSU Senior elected to Actors find their own ‘shape’ Anniston City Council in JSU recent production Kara Coleman cident, a Meredith Speciale what was going on. Something Editor-in-Chief head-on Staff Writer like a big musical would just collision be distracting in the black box. Many college students dream with a This past weekend marked the This show was great for it,” said about making a difference in the Ford last three performances of the JSU Sprayberry. This was Spray- world. David E. Reddick decid- Bronco. Drama Department’s production berry’s first performance with ed to make it happen. The ac- of Neil LaBute’s The Shape of JSU’s Drama Department. He is a Reddick, a senior at JSU, was cident Things. The play features only senior, majoring in Drama. recently elected to the Anniston kind of four cast members: Drew Spray- The show begins when Evelyn City Council, Ward 2. Reddick made me berry as Adam, Savannah Jones and Adam meet in the museum had the highest number of votes think, David E. Reddick as Evelyn, Daniel King as Phillip, that Adam works at. Evelyn, an after the Aug. 28 election, but ‘What am and Lauren Crider as Phillip’s outgoing art student, immediate- only 46 percent of the vote. In I doing with my life? What do I fiancé Jenny. ly establishes the dominance that order to win, a candidate must want to accomplish in my life?’ The show was held in JSU’s audience members see through- receive fifty percent plus one. So It kind of gave me a big global intimate Studio Theater, or the out the play. She is planning on Reddick was on the ballot again view of what I wanted to accom- “black box” as some of the per- spray painting a certain male for the Oct. 9 runoff election. plish. They medically retired me formers call it. It is a small, dark appendage on a piece of art that This time, he possessed 65 per- from the military, and after that room, which completely set the Adam is supposed to be guard- cent of the vote. I got involved with civil activi- tone for the very personal perfor- ing. It took an accident for the An- ties.” mance the actors were about to “This was the most ‘provoca- niston native to decide to run for Reddick began working in give. “This show fit perfectly into tive’ show I've ever been a part office. “I got injured while I was sales so that he could learn how the intimate space of the black of. It took a lot of considering in the Navy, but I didn’t get hurt to most effectively work with box. It brought the audience before I accepted the role, but I in the war,” Reddick explained. different personality types. Once closer to the action, the charac- think the content was critical for “I actually had a motorcycle ac- See Councilman Pg. 2 ters, made them involved with See Shape Pg. 2 The Chanticleer October 25, 2012 2 how important it is to chemo on Thurs- telling the story to its fullest. It was get regular check-ups. day and I came just a window into the everyday She also talked about back to JSU to the lives and language of college stu- her struggle with Ramona Wood dents,” said Sprayberry. From Pg. 1 cancer Building and talk- From Pg. 1 The show seems and ed. I had radiation, like a normal enough Delta Sig how they worked with Shape love story at first, she me. I would drive but the ending is never gave up on myself to Gadsden far from predictable. Throughout faith. and came back,” the play, Evelyn and Adam begin “I believe that God she said. dating, and Adam starts to make ex- kept me here to give “But do not treme transformations in his life. He my testimony to other overstress your loses lots of weight, he starts wear- people to show people body, keep going ing contact lenses, and he even gets to take care of your and get involved. a nose job, all at the coy suggestions body, do early protec- God is the source of Evelyn. tion and realize that a of our strength, Adam’s friends Phillip and Jenny proactive and posi- during the most watch his transformation, constantly tive spirit is a must. If difficult times in questioning this new girlfriend’s you have that positive our lives.” motives, as she is seemingly molding spirit, I believe from After the speech, him into a new man. Naïve, meek my experience that it students were Adam was portrayed perfectly by helps the body,” said allowed to visit Sprayberry’s performance. “Adam Sudduth. “Be a survi- tables that had was a terrific role to play; he was a vor. Anger, unforgive- information on transformation. My character made ness, and negativity; health. The nutri- changes after every scene, and not get those things out tion information just costume and hair, but behavior the way, because all of was given by the and way of thinking as well. That's a those things put stress Ebonee Roston/The Chanticleer JSU Nutrition fun role for an actor.” on the body. It takes Sign up sheets for free screenings were available for those interested at the event. Club. There was Throughout the show, Evelyn talks your energy away and “I was still telling my hus- a secluded area about how art is subjective, and she that can keep you from surviv- band that I wasn’t able to work where students were got the is asked about a project she is work- ing, not from just breast cancer, because I was still tired. I can’t opportunity to get free mam- ing on, which is a sculpture that she for any type of illness. Learn move things, because I might mograms. is careful never to give any detail to have a loving and forgiving hurt my arm. So he said, ‘When The free breast exams were about. The audience eventually spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy are you going to be able to given by Krystal Spears, a nurse comes to find that Evelyn, power- life.” vacuum and mop?’ I said, ‘Oh, practitioner. Blood pressures fully portrayed by Savannah Jones, Sudduth’s speech had maybe a few more years,” she and temperatures were checked is more manipulative and heartless everyone’s attention, and she said. by Natasha Williams and De- than is originally thought. even made a few jokes that had She discussed of how she nita Blanding, who are Deltas It turns out that Evelyn’s sculp- everyone in the auditorium never stopped working when and JSU Nursing students. ture is more elaborate than anyone laughing. she had her first cancer. “I took suspected. She reveals at the end of the play, after a marriage proposal drink. She has made a per- from Adam, that Adam is in fact her sonal choice to not get drunk; sculpture. She was never truly dat- Etheredge has known “mean ing him at all, and the whole sake of drunks” and the relationship was for her project. From Pg. 1 shared, “You Her professor told her to “change the Alcohol may find out world” with her art, yet instead she the hard way chose to “change someone’s world.” that alcohol may turn your In the last scene, Evelyn performs an Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde when intense monologue explaining that you least expect it.” Etheredge she is simply an artist, nothing more, also explained that “Be Smart” nothing less, and she has done noth- is not just about drinking and ing wrong. driving. Alcohol can effect Adam’s humiliation and Evelyn’s medications that someone is heartlessness in the final moments of on – giving unexpected side ef- the play leave the audience question- fects or causing the medication ing the boundaries of art, and the to not work at all - and even boundaries of how far one will go to just taking Tylenol while alco- please the one they love. Everything Drugfreehomes.org hol is in a person’s system can is subjective. cause liver damage. Another ages with water” and “Don’t were my friends. He was twen- student, Lakesa Ford, told about drink on an empty stomach” ty-four. I was shooting down he felt confident in the amount of her grandfather - a function- can prevent hangovers, vomit- vodka, and tried to cut myself training he received, he enrolled at ing alcoholic who only made it ing, and even alcohol poison- off when I was completely plas- Southwestern College in San Diego, into his mid-fifties before dying ing, because staying hydrated tered. But he insisted that I keep California. from liver failure, caused by the and having food in the stomach drinking, and I was so drunk From Pg. 1 While at South- effects of years of heavy drink- helps the body process alco- I didn’t even know any better. western, he be- ing. Ford and Etheredge agree hol. Another tip was: “Never I passed out, and woke up to Councilman came active with from experience that a person leave your drinks unattended the pain. I fought, but I blacked the African Ameri- can have fun and be social even or accept an open drink from out again. The worst part was can Student Union, where he was if they are the only sober person anyone.” Paranoid advice? Not that afterward he pretended instrumental in creating an intern- in the room; however, they’re according to one student’s (who nothing had happened, and he ship/job network for all the AASU not trying to recruit abstainers. wished to reamin anonymous) was in a class I couldn’t drop. members in San Diego County. They just want their fellow stu- story: I didn’t report it because I was When Reddick returned home dents to “Be Smart” by enjoying “I was seventeen, a freshman ashamed. ‘Be Smart’? There is for a visit, he noticed that many themselves in safe ways. in college. It was the beginning no chance of me being anything people in Anniston needed help. So One handout in the packet of Spring Break, and a couple of close to smart when I’m drunk he transferred to Jacksonville State of literature is called Alcohol & friends of mine decided to party – something I learned the hard University and moved back to his Safety Tips. Following tips such in the mostly-empty dorm. way many times over.” hometown. “I ran for office in ’08 the as “Alternate alcoholic bever- Well, at least I thought they first time, and I lost by 30 votes.” Reddick’s interest in politics began very early in his life. “As a kid, I remember my dad Extra! Extra! had a really good friend who was elected as an Anniston City Coun- JSU Events cilman, in the same seat that I just won,” he said. “I must have been 10/25 eight years old when he took of- 8:00 p.m: Homecoming Pep fice...they filmed the city council Rally and King-Queen An- meetings and showed them on TV. nouncement. I remember watching him negotiate (Burgess-Snow Field) to get sidewalks put in our neighbor- Cocky hood. So I started thinking, ‘Oh, a 10/26 City Councilman can put sidewalks Sports on the streets’. That was my earliest Last day to Drop or Withdraw memory of politics.” without Academic Penalty 10/25 Reddick first entered JSU as a 7:00 Soccer vs UT Communications major with con- 10/27 Martin centration in Public Relations, and he was Political and Government 10:00 Celebrate Homecoming! Relations Advisor for the WLJS show JSU Encore/JSU Gospel Choir 10/26 “Late Night with Ed Moore III” for Performance about a year. (Mason Hall Performance 3:00 Football vs Murray Currently, Reddick plans to gradu- Center) State (Homecoming) ate with a Bachelor’s in General 11:00 Kappa Sigma BBQ Plate Studies before pursuing his Master’s. Sale ($5; Dillon Field) 11/01 Reddick said that he decided to get 7:00 Men’s Basketball involved with local government so 10/28 vs William Carey (Exhi- that he can help people. “If people bition) know what they’re capable of, they’ll 6:00 Student Senate Meeting exceed their own expectations,” said (TMB) 11/02 Reddick. Reddick is scheduled to begin 7:00 Getting Naked’s Harlan 7:00 Volleyball vs East- his four-year term as Anniston City Cohen (Leon Cole) ern Illinois Councilman on Nov. 5th. The Chanticleer October 25, 2012 3
FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS: An article by Heather Greene, graduate assistant in JSU’s Office of Public Relations
So, you have finished your finals, balanced your student account, received your cap and gown, and are ready to take that walk which took years to achieve? Congratulations! When you receive that diploma and walk off that stage and into your future, where will your degree take you? For most college graduates the search for a job becomes their next obstacle after graduation. However, studies are showing that students who par- ticipate in an internship program have a much greater chance of landing a job, quite often within the very company with which they interned. So, why not consider doing an internship in your field of study?
The Calhoun County Chamber and JSU Partnership Team is working together to allow students the opportunity “to test drive the career of their dreams,” according to Emily Duncan, who works as the Member Services Coordinator and Internship Coordinator at the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC). Duncan recalls her own internship time “as the most beneficial experience” she had in college and hopes to continue working to “connect area businesses to the talent field that is JSU.”
The partnership is designed to give students hands-on experience in their career field during their upperclassman years or post-graduation. Besides allowing a student to gain valuable skills in his or her career field, an internship can quite often lead to a job. Duncan states that “ac- cording to Forbes, 90% of 2011 direct from college hires went to those with internship experience. In response to that, we have had fifteen area businesses and organizations post internship opportunities via Internships.com.” The hope is that Calhoun County will be able to train, hire, and retain many of the outstanding graduates produced by JSU.
Set to graduate in May 2013, Georgiana Nicole Andrews is a marketing major at JSU who is now serving as an intern at the CCCC. Andrews learned of the internship program through her JSU professors and advisors. When asked why she chose to apply for an internship, she replied, “Like most of my fellow soon to be college graduates from around the world, I know that the economy and job market are not where we would like them to be…By having hands-on experience before I graduate, I hope to place myself a step ahead of my competition.”
Andrews feels that an internship would prove beneficial to any student. On her personal experience through the program, she states, “After being a part of this program, I have to say that being able to have an opportunity to network, gets hands-on experience, and receive advice and education that can only be learned through experience has been wonderful…I feel the internship has given me the opportunity to apply the skills that I have been taught in the classroom to practical experiences.”
Becca Turner, director of Career Services at JSU, has been involved with the intern partnership program and hopes “for Calhoun County Cham- ber members and non-member employers, to see the value in the degree programs offered at Jacksonville State University and to utilize the talent that our students have to offer to their company, rather than recruiting outside of our area, to meet the needs of the company.” Turner encourages JSU students to seek out internships early on and to utilize the resources available to them through the Office of Career Services in room 207 Merrill Hall on the campus of JSU.
For students interested in the program, The Calhoun County Chamber and JSU Partnership Team will present an event once a semester called Internship and Leadership Panel Discussion. This semester’s panel discussion will be held at the Hampton Inn in Jacksonville on October 30 from 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. A panel of area business leaders will be present to talk to interested students and answer any questions they may have. This semester’s panel line up will be: Amie Hinton, Lagarde Properties; Tommie Goggins, Capital Management Advisors; Anna-Marie Moorer, ERA King Real Estate; Margaret Roberts, Wells Fargo; Greg Brown, B.R. Williams Trucking and Logistics; and possibly various other members of the Chamber. Any business members of the CCCC are invited to attend.
Anniston Market President for Wells Fargo, Margaret Roberts, who will be among the business representatives at the panel discussion, states, “We’re looking for a student who is anxious to get some real-life experience in a field that is either their major area of study or at least a good fit for that student’s skills….It always helps to have some actual experience along with that diploma when doing a job search.”
For the panel discussion, admission is free. Students may wish to bring a copy of their resume, as various businesses will be represented. It is important to keep in mind that landing an internship is no guarantee for a job, but does provide invaluable experience and quite often leads to job opportunities. For more information about applying for a Calhoun County Chamber and JSU Partnership Team internship, please visit www.internships.com or contact Lola Johnston in Career Services at JSU, 256-782-5092 or email [email protected].
J-Day kicks off Go Homecoming Gamecocks! 2012 festivities Minnie Marbury tinuously turned four people in a Kaylen Simmons/THE CHANTICLEER Staff Writer ball. The ones who took on this ride and finished without sickness Above, cheerleaders J Day was held on Oct. 23, 2012 were victorious. try to pump up the on the TMB Lawn. This event is There was a nice variety of food crowd at a recent pep held every year to bring all stu- for all to enjoy. Mya Knight, a rally at JSU stadium dents together to enjoy the festivi- junior and Homecoming Queen Kaylen Simmons/THE CHANTICLEER ties of Homecoming week. There hopeful said, “J Day has given me on October 18th. were many activities at this event an opportunity to interact with to students to participate in such everyone and different organiza- as tug of war, karaoke, rides and tions on campus. I was also able a foam party. There was a live DJ to meet new exciting faces.” Can- Delta Sigma Theta fights ALS and great food being served. All didates running for Homecom- organizations took part in enjoy- ing King and Queen were also out Ebonee Roston even become paralyzed. ing these festivities. campaigning at J Day. The can- Staff Writer Zena Johnson, also a member didates were able to interact with According to senior Dorian of the sorority, said, “Our line Wade,“The activities were excit- new freshmen and fellow class- For the month of October, sister Jasmine Burks’s mother was ing and great food. I really en- mates. everyone around campus is diagnosed with ALS in February joyed singing karaoke.” Karaoke There were also places for stu- getting involved for Breast Cancer 2011.” seemed to be one of the highlights dents to sign up for Jax Spot cards Awareness. Fundraisers and more for this event, giving the students and earn points. There were mem- are being developed and are quite “She sparked our interest for this a chance to show case their talents bers there to explain the benefits effective. There are also other initiative and now it’s an ongoing while having fun. Tug-of-war also of having this card. The Jax spot kinds of awareness events that process for us,” said Viviann Lin, was an interesting thing to watch was set up under the tent with the have taken place this month too. also a member of the sorority. as the students rivaled it out to see food to really catch the attention who was the absolute strongest. of the students. Joseph Freeman, On Oct. 8, Delta Sigma Theta The line sisters basically want The foam party was also a crowd a senior stated, “I really enjoyed J Sorority Inc. took up donations to support their sister and inform grabber. Senior Tarae Moon stat- Day and I got to see a lot of stu- in support of people who suffer others of this disease. They hosted a walk for ALS awareness on Oct. ed, “The foam was really fun and dents that I have not seen all year. from, or know someone who 13 at Regions Park in Birmingham. it really was a stress free environ- I also was able to sign up for Jax suffers from, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). A small table ment.” A lot of students joined in and earn points for coming to J with a red table cloth was set “We walked with MDA the foam tub to start things off. Day.” up in front of the left side in the (Muscular Dystrophy Association) J Day really created a stress-free Students have really enjoyed the Theron Montgomery Building, in February last semester. It’s kickoff of homecoming and are environment to relieve the pres- and there were small booklets laid something near and dear to us and looking forward to what is in store sure of midterms. The DJ was out with information on ALS. This we want to do anything to help,” really keeping the crowd going, for the rest of the week. “Round- lasted from 10:00a.m.-2:00pm. said Lin. playing everything from hip hop to ing up the Racers” has really been People in the Delta Sigma Delta rock. This really set the mood for a hit with the student body and an organization greeted people with MDA is the nonprofit health the foam bath and the rides. There enjoyment. smiles and thoroughly explained agency that is dedicated to curing was one interesting ride that con- the ALS disease. muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other related diseases by funding Keiasha Jordon is a junior and in a worldwide research. The Chanticleer Staff is a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Jordon informed the students that It is very important that all ALS is a disease that affects nerve students get involved in any cells in the brain and the spinal type of donation, fundraiser, or Kara Coleman, Editor-in-Chief participate any type of event. [email protected] cord. The students still had a puzzled look on their faces. Jordon Getting check-ups daily is also a Maurice Winsell, Associate Editor then added, “The motor neurons must. Symptoms may not show at [email protected] reach from the spinal cord to the that very moment, but problems Andrew Holderfield, A & E Editor muscles throughout the body and can soon develop later on. If ALS can eventually lead to death.” diseases can be treated ahead of [email protected] time, he or she may not have to Daniel Porter, Sports Editor The controlling of muscle suffer as much as another person [email protected] movement becomes ineffective might have to, caused from the and is eventually lost. Some people prolonging of doctor visits. who suffer from this disease will The Chanticleer October 25, 2012 4 Arts Entertainment Move Review: Alex Cross Minnie Marbury Staff Writer
Alex Cross, starring Tyler Perry and Matthew Fox, opened in theaters Oct 19th. Dr. Alex Cross is a detective created by James Patterson, who wrote Kiss the Girls as well as Along Came a Spider starring Morgan Freeman. Tyler Perry takes over in the lead role this time around, as he comes head to head with a merciless assassin who takes his job very person- ally. Picasso (Matthew Fox) is a hired killer sent to execute some high- ranking business executives. Dr. Cross and his team intervene on this assassins assignment and revenge is immediately set out on Dr. Cross and those around him. Dr. Cross then finds himself in a battle to protect everything and everyone connected to him. This movie was a nice step up for Tyler Perry and at great opportunity for him to show a little diversity in his acting. It was nice to see him in a suspenseful action thriller. Perry really stepped outside of his comfort zone in order to realistically portray the great detective Alex Cross. This movie is full of suspense and leaves the viewer on the edge of their seat. The viewer is really rooting for Dr, Cross to serve justice to this merciless villain. Fox’s portrayal of this twisted villain was amazing. He really made the audience feel for his victims. Picasso (Fox) enjoys implementing pain, suffering and torture to his many victims, mostly women, throughout the film. His monicker, Picasso, is due to the sketch drawings that he IMDB.com leaves at scene of the crimes. This is a terrific and terrifying villain. Fox gives a great performance and is one of the best villains that I have seen in a while. Fox really AMC.com brought this character to life in showing the psychological dysfunction and obsession that this character has with making everyone pay for his discomfort. Alex Cross made $11,750,000 opening weekend in the box office. Rotten Tomatoes rated this movie a 3.8 out of 10 with a 13 percent on the ‘Tomato Meter’. Rotten Tomatoes also stated that, “Tyler Perry and Matthew Fox do their best, but they’re trampled by Rob Cohen’s frustrating direction and a tasteless, lazily written screenplay.” Movie Line gave Alex Cross 5 out of 10, adding “Alex Cross is filled QED Media with accidental comedy, and while it’s a mess in any traditional movie sense, it’s has its moments of preposterous fun that come in the form a great cast. The selection of cast members for this movie was carefully of a nonsensical plot and a fabulously competent, scenery-gnawing vil- put together everyone fit into their roles perfectly. From Tyler Perry to lain.” Cicely Tyson this movie is a winner in my book and I loved it. Despite these negative reviews, I recommend this movie for anyone This movie was really worth the wait Tyler Perry really brought Alex who enjoys a suspenseful thriller. Alex Cross is really entertaining and Cross to life, which I was not expecting. Perry had major shoes to fill enjoyable. This movie keeps the audience’s attention the entire way and coming behind Morgan Freeman but he handled the task exceptionally there was never any real down time in the movie. well and showed that he can be more than Madea. I feel that Alex Cross is informative, the staging was great and it had Premiere Cinema 16 SHOWTIMES Friday Oct. 26h Hotel (All times PM) Transylvania (PG) [2D] 2:45 - 5:10 - 7:30 Alex Cross (PG13) [3D] 9:55 5:00 - 7:30 - 10:00 House at the End of Argo (R) the Street (PG13) 2:55 - 5:45 - 8:45 2:25 - 4:50 - 7:15 Chasing Mavericks 8:30 - 9:45 Apple reveals new (PG) Paranormal 3:45 - 6:45 - 9:45 smaller iPad Activity 4 (R) Andrew Holderfield Cloud Atlas (R) 3:30 - 4:40 - 6:00 A & E Editor 4:00 - 8:00 7:05 - 8:30 - 9:30 On Tuesday, Apple announced that they will be releasing a smaller version of its popular iPad tablet, deemed “iPad Mini”. Frankenweenie 9:30 - 10:30 “Others have tried to make tablets smaller than the iPad and they’ve failed miserably,” said Apple senior vice president Phil Schiller. “These (PG) Pitch Perfect (PG13) are not great experiences.” At a media event, Schiller unveiled the 7.9-inch tablet, which is 7.2 [2D] 2:20 - 7:00 3:30 - 6:30 - 9:30 millimeters wide (the width of a pencil, Schiller said) and weighs less than 7/10ths of a pound. [3D] 4:40 - 9:20 Silent Hill: The device’s screen has the same proportions as the larger iPads, meaning that apps designed for the tablet should also appear spectacu- Fun Size (PG13) Revelation (R) lar on the Mini. Apple promises 10 hours of battery life, and the Mini will have front- and rear-facing cameras like its bigger cousins. It also 2:20 - 4:40 [3D] 5:00 - 10:00 will have the “lightning” connector that came new on the iPhone 5 and new iPods. 7:15 - 9:40 Sinister (R) It will have the same display-resolution specs as last year’s iPad 2, not the high-definition Retina display of the newest iPad, which also Here Comes 3:45 - 6:45 - 9:55 got a new model on Tuesday. The iPad Mini’s display will be nearly an inch bigger than similar The Boom (PG) Taken 2 (R) models produced by Apple’s competitors, like Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Google’s Nexus 7. 3:30 - 6:30 - 9:30 3:30 - 4:40 - 6:00 The iPad Mini will start at $329 for a 16GB, Wi-Fi only version, and increase in power and capability up to $659 for a 64GB model with cel- 7:05 - 8:30 - 9:45 lular access. The new Kindle Fire HD and the Nexus 7 sell for $199. “This isn’t just a shrunken-down iPad,” Schiller said. “It’s an entirely new design.” 1001 Rainbow Drive Pre-orders for the devices begin Friday, and the Wi-Fi only iPad Mini will go on sale in stores November 2. Models that have Wi-Fi and Gadsden, AL 35901 can connect over cellular networks will start shipping in a few weeks. The Chanticleer October 25, 2012 5 Nightwish.com Finnish metal band Nightwish lose their voice mid-tour Lea Isbell Staff Writer
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish have announced that they will be parting ways with their current vocalist Anette Olzon, leaving the future of the band in question. Nightwish in 2011 with former vocalist Anette Olzon Nightwish recently embarked on a U.S. tour in support of their newest (center). Her departure sparks the band’s second search album Imaginaerum. The band kicked off the tour with back-to-back shows in Atlanta on Sept. 12th and 13th, at Center Stage Theatre. for a lead singer since their rise to fame in 1996. Nightwish members later said on their Facebook page that “Atlanta earned an award for the best start of the tour of all times,” and the tour seemed to be headed for success. JSU Potter’s Guild However, on Sept 28th, the day of the Denver, Colorado show, things took a turn for the worse. Nightwish frontwoman Anette Olzon became Raku Workshop extremely ill and was forced to stay in a local hospital overnight. Instead of cancelling the show, the other members of Nightwish de- cided to go on without her, enlisting the help of opening act Kamelot’s backing vocalists Elize Ryd (also of Amaranthe) and Alissa White-Gluz (also of The Agonist). The crowd sang along in what was described as a mass karaoke, and with the help of these two women, the band played a rather successful show. Anette was released from the hospital the next day and returned to the band for the Salt Lake City show that same night. Many fans seemed to breathe a sigh of relief upon her surprise return. After the Salt Lake City show was over, Olzon wrote an entry on her official blog voicing her discontent over the fact that the other members of the band chose to continue the concert without her on the previous night. Anette posted that she “was never asked if it was OK if they used Elize and Alissa in the show” and that she did not agree with the band’s deci- sion to play without her. In another posting, Olzon wrote, “Sometimes we get ill and shows do get cancelled. Rihanna wouldn’t ask Britney Spears to sing for her if she was ill.” The following morning, Oct 1st, the band released a press state- ment revealing that Nightwish and Anette Olzon would be parting ways. The statement went on to say that the agreement to split was mutual and for the good of all those involved. The press release also revealed that the band had no intentions of cancelling any shows and stated that Dutch vocalist Floor Jansen (ex- After Forever, ReVamp) would be joining the band in order to complete the tour. Whether or not Jansen will become a permanent member of the band is uncertain at this point. Nightwish is a band with a history of vocalists not working out. The band formed in 1996 and has since lost two vocalists. Original Nightwish vocalist Tarja Turunen was fired from the band in 2005. Over the course of these nine years, the band released five albums. Anette Olzon replaced Turunen in the band in 2007, and during her time with the band, two successful albums were released. Now, de- spite the fact that the band has parted ways with Olzon, members seem to be hopeful about the future. When interviewed after the press release concerning the band’s split, all members agreed that the decision to split “will lead to a brighter future for everyone” and expressed genuine excitement about the “ad- ventures to come.”
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Op/Ed The Democrat thinks... The Republican thinks... Brett Johnson who understands Lily Ledbetter from Carlos Acosta bring in for the He made no mention President, JSU that small businesses Calhoun County, President, JSU network. The current of Libya until the College Democrats are the heart of our Alabama working at College Republicans administrations end of his speech. nation’s economy places like Goodyear campaign centers At that point he In last Tuesday’s and who has cut their to have a chance to The second around one clear fact, referred to the attacks debate, undecided taxes 18 times. receive equal pay for Presidential Debate when you don’t have a as senseless acts of voters asked the With recent polls equal work. took place on Oct. record to run on then violence. Ladies and president and in the president’s Progress is 16, 2012 at Hofstra attack, attack, attack. gentlemen this is a Governor Romney favor, Americans increased oil University in Looking at the far cry from terrorist many questions that are realizing that we production in the Hempstead, New second debate, attacks. are of concern to cannot go back to the U.S. to the highest York. The issues Governor Romney However, if he did many Americans. same failed policies level in 16 years. covered were both reiterated his point of refer to Benghazi as Although there were that brought us the Progress is a plan for domestic and foreign a five point economic a terrorist attack, two candidates on the Great Recession. We the future, one that policy. The debate plan, lower taxes for then why would high stage, only one had must move forward. will fuel our children was conducted the middle class, and ranking officials the answers that we We must progress. and grandchildren’s in a town hall better education for (Secretary of State were looking for. Progress is 31 economies with green format, where both better jobs. The true Hillary Clinton and The American consecutive months of energy like solar, candidates took turns test for Romney came US Ambassador to people saw their job growth, declining wind, and bio-fuels. answering questions during the foreign the United Nations leader – a strong, unemployment, President Obama from undecided policy portion of Susan Rice) go on steady and decisive and 5.2 million new wants to give us the voters. The night’s the debate. The big every network news president with an jobs. Progress is tax rates that we debate touched on issue on everyone’s show insisting that affirmative vision to saving $60 million had under President many of the same mind was Libya. what happened was move this country for Pell Grants so Clinton; at a time issues as the first The terrorist attacks the result of a video? forward and build the more Americans like when the economy meeting between the that took place on The administration economy from the you and I can attend generated 23 million two men. This debate September 11, 2012 spent millions of middle out, not the college. new jobs. That’s took on a significant were a disaster from dollars running ads top down. They saw The president progress. purpose for the beginning to end. The in Pakistan and other a president who has talked about women “I want to make incumbent President. President argues that Muslim countries helped the middle as breadwinners for sure that the next After the shocking no recommendations apologizing. This class by cutting their American families; generation has those performance of his were made for the behavior went on taxes by $3,600 per Mitt Romney talked same opportunities. first debate, President increase of security, for two whole weeks year; a president with about them as That’s why I’m asking Obama came better which we all know to before the President a plan to reduce our resumes in binders. for your vote. That’s prepared to face his be false. The hearings or anyone called this nation’s deficit in a President Obama why I’m asking for challenger. On the on Capitol Hill proved for what it was a well- balanced way, asking proudly cited the first another four years.” other side, Governor this fact. Request for coordinated terrorist the top 2% to pay a bill that he signed into – President Barack Mitt Romney came more security were attack. What is even little more combined law, the Lily Ledbetter Obama, Oct. 16 2012 prepared to handle repeatedly denied as worse about the with sensible budget Fair Pay Act that Town Hall Debate. the President and his testified by various situation is that they cuts; a president allows women like tiresome accusations. government and watched everything The key to this military officials. unfold in real time debate for me was The biggest moment and they still had the President wanted: the Vice Presidential came when the audacity to call this Debate a few days Governor questioned a senseless act of Only those with experience need apply earlier. I believe that the President about violence. Zach Tyler have a horse in that Republican purely debate set the tone calling the attacks a The election is Staff Writer race, as much as they out of habit. for the second debate terrorist attack. The getting closer and would like to pretend Monday night, it between the President moderator, Candy closer. You have The insanity of the they do. sounded like Mitt and the Governor. Crowley of CNN, a choice between 2012 Presidential Yeah, Mitt, keep was attempting to The Republicans stepped in to say that the failed and election is finally talking about the do what he does sent in Paul Ryan to the President did call embarrassing drawing to a close— “credibility” of best—recast himself. gauge the reaction the events a terrorist policies of the Obama for better or worse. America with its allies He was probably of the Democratic attack. Later, after Administration, or Presumably, we won’t in the Middle East— hoping to appeal to candidates. The the debate, she hinted the tested leadership have to perform we’re sure you know a demographic that President and Vice that in the broader of Governor Mitt our tedious civic just how to deal with he’s largely ignored President need to context the Governor Romney. America duty as citizens of Pakistan from your this election cycle: make up ground and was right in his has been humiliated a democracy and extensive experience women. will do anything to assertion. I have read by four years of poor exercise political governing the state of Because this election catch up to the new the transcript the leadership which has efficacy for at least Massachusetts. is so closely matched, front runners in the President gave form seen our enemies four more years. Yet, it’s his experience mere percentage race. This includes the Rose Garden. embolden. America While the show isn’t in governing points mean either making poor quality Sorry to the Obama must regain her quite over—a little Massachusetts that victory or defeat; commercials about supporters, but he standing in the world; less than two weeks if Romney can Big Bird. Let’s be did not call what she must show peace remain before polls court the far right, honest Big Bird is a happened in Benghazi through strength. We open—the final debate super-rich elitists multi-million if not a terrorist attack. must make it clear between incumbent and traditionally multi-billion dollar When giving his that we are still a Barack Obama and Republican voters, he cash cow for PBS. speech that day, the country of liberty and challenger Mitt has a shot at winning. Also, let’s not forget President spoke about we will back down Romney took place Throw in a few soccer Elmo and Barney terrorist attacks in from evil. Monday night at Lynn moms and it could and the money they Iraq and Afghanistan. University of Boca be over. That’s the Raton, Florida. theory, anyway. Bob Schieffer, host of I don’t think it’s Face of the Nation on going to pan out for CBS, moderated—he gives me reason to Romney, though. had an easier time pause. Romney is a Winning by the of it than Jim Lehrer politician who, prior margins might have did. The decision to to becoming involved been possible if the seat both candidates in this presidential GOP’s nominee and within arm’s reach election, had a decent his running mate had of the moderator track record. He been able to provide just like in the Vice successfully governed specifics for their Presidential debate a state with a sweeping tax reform may have contributed bipartisan legislature policy and budget slightly to that fact— and literally saved cuts, but they couldn’t Bob looks old-school. the 2002 Olympic pony up. In my last column, I Games. This last debate was wrote about what a So where is that important because wonderful job ABC’s man now? Nowhere it highlighted the Martha Raddatz did to be seen; it seems contrast of the moderating the VP as if the GOP has choice before us as debate. Bob Schieffer body-snatched him. a nation—should we deserves just as much Instead of Romney re-elect the guy who credit—his hands- campaigning on has demonstrated on approach to his principles, he the ability for sound moderation worked was been made to leadership through because, like Raddatz, conform to whatever four tough years, or he was qualified to ask mold necessary in an do we give the murky, the right questions. attempt to win the evasive wild-card a He wasn’t quick to demographic at hand. chance? To be honest, second-guess either So far, that has it really doesn’t seem candidate’s facts, included the far like much of a choice but it almost felt like right—Tea Party to me. he didn’t have to. “patriots”—the The debate focused wealthy—the top 3% on foreign policy, of Americans—and and frankly, Team the “middle class,” Romney just doesn’t or people who vote The Chanticleer October 25, 2012 7 Sports Volleyball drops ‘Pink Out’ game JACKSONVILLE – Tennessee a -.031 hitting percentage in the before the Gamecocks pulled State avoided being swept on the set. away for a 14-11 lead. The Tigers season by the Jacksonville State The Gamecocks rebounded fought back behind a balanced FCS Top 25 volleyball team with a 3-1 (25-15, in the second set behind Emily offensive attack to outscore the 17-25, 25-22, 25-20) victory over Rutherford’s four kills. JSU used Gamecocks 14-6 down the stretch 1. Eastern Washington (6-1) the Gamecocks Friday night at seven total team blocks to limit for the 25-20 match clinching vic- 2. Georgia Southern (6-1) Pete Mathews Coliseum. the Tigers to a -.075 hitting per- tory. 3. North Dakota State (6-1) With the loss the Gamecocks centage to pull out the 25-17 vic- Rutherford led JSU with 11 4. Montana State (6-1) fall to 5-4 in Ohio Valley Confer- tory. kills while freshman Taylor Long 5. Sam Houston State (5-2) ence play and 11-12 overall. The The two teams swapped points added 10 kills on a .333 hitting 6. Old Dominion (6-1) Tigers improve to 6-3 in confer- to start the third set before the Ti- percentage. Setter Alina Agamy 7. Wofford (6-1) ence play and 12-10 overall to gers pulled away with the match finished with 31 assists and nine 8. Lehigh (8-0) move into sole possession of sec- knotted at 14 apiece. Naomi Wells digs as the Gamecocks hit .144 9. James Madison (5-2) ond place in the East Division. finished with five kills in the set to for the match. Defensively, the 10. Stony Brook (7-1) The Tigers got off to a fast start lead the Tigers to the 25-22 vic- Gamecocks were led by Kelsey 11. Cal Poly (7-0) with a 7-0 run in the opening set tory. Anderson with 21 digs and Abbey 12. New Hampshire (6-2) and never looked back during the The fourth set opened with the Heredia with 17 digs. 13. Northern Arizona (6-1) 25-15 victory. TSU limited JSU to two teams again swapping points ~ Sportswire 14. Central Arkansas (6-2) 15. Indiana State (6-2) 16. Appalachian State (6-3) 17. Illinois State (6-2) Women’s Golf finish up MTBR Invite 18. Eastern Kentucky (6-2) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The who finished 10th in the 93-play- over with a 224, seven shots be- 19. Villanova (6-2) Jacksonville State women’s golf er field. As a team, JSU claimed hind medalist Cassie Rushing of 20. Delaware (5-2) team shot a 318 in Tuesday’s final the seventh-place finish in a field Southern Illinois. 21. Tennessee State (7-1) round of the Middle Tennessee of 18 teams. Host Middle Tennes- Freshman Melani Sisto had 22. Youngstown State (4-3) Blue Raider Invitational to finish see won the event for the second- the low round of the day for the 23. Towson (3-4) in seventh place in the 54-hole straight season. Gamecocks with a 78. 24. Albany (6-1) event. Parsons, a native of Whitby, Seniors Ornella Arrizon (74-75- 25. Richmond (5-3) The Gamecocks were led in Ontario, entered the day tied 83-232) and Luz Armijo-Fernan- the two-day event on the par-72, for the lead but carded an 80 in dez (79-74-79-232) tied for 41st Jacksonville State (4-3) 6,177-yard Old Fort Golf Course her final 18 holes. She finished for the Gamecocks. by sophomore Maya Parsons, the three rounds with at eight ~ Sportswire JSU Next opponent: Murray State (3-4) HC Hough honored Two Gamecocks bring Oct 27 (Home) nationally OVC Standings home OVC honors UT- Martin 4-1 by The Sports NASHVILLE – Jacksonville Eastern Kentucky 4-1 State’s Jermaine Hough and Tennessee State 3-1 Network Griffin Thomas have been Eastern Illinois 3-1 named Ohio Valley Confer- Jacksonville State 3-2 PHILADELPHIA - Jacksonville ence Players of the Week, the ------State’s Jermaine Hough was named league office announced on OVC Volleyball Standings the National Fresh- Sunday. man of the Week by The Thom- nessee State on Saturday. East Division: Sports Network, the or- as was Hough intercepted the Tigers Morehead State (10-0) ganization announced on named the on the third play of the game Tennessee State (7-3) Monday. OVC Spe- and the Gamecocks marched Belmont (6-4) Hough had two inter- cial Teams down the field to take a 7-0 Jacksonville State (5-5) ceptions to help Jackson- Player of the lead. ville State claim a 31-28 Week, while Hough, who also finished West Division: Hough was overtime win over No. 17 with three tackles in the SE Missouri St (8-2) named both Tennessee State on Sat- game, recorded his second Austin Peay (6-4) urday to snap the Tigers’ the OVC interception with just 6:07 SIUE (4-6) seven-game winning Defensive left in regulation and re------streak. Player of the turned it 14 yards to end a OVC W. Soccer Standings The Lovejoy, Ga., na- Week and Tennessee State drive. tive intercepted TSU’s OVC New- Thomas kicked a 44-yard UT- Martin (6-1-1) Michael German on the comer of the field goal in overtime to lift Austin Peay (5-2-1) third play of the game Week. Jacksonville State to it’s Eastern Kentucky (5-2-1) which led to a Gamecock Hough, fourth straight win overtime. touchdown nine plays from Love- It was the second game-win- SIUE (4-3-2) later as the Gamecocks joy, Ga., ning kick for Thomas this took an early 7-0 lead. had two season and it gave the Tigers Jacksonville State (3-4-1) Hough, who also fin- intercep- their first loss of the year, ------ished with three tackles tions to help snapping a seven-game win Upcoming Action in the game, recorded his Jackson- streak. second interception with ville State ~ Sportswire Thursday: W. Tennis @ South- just 6:07 left in regula- claim a 31- ern Miss (Halloween Classic) tion and returned it 14 28 overtime Friday: Soccer vs UT- Martin James Harkins yards to end a Tennessee Freshman Jermaine Hough win over Volleyball @ EKU No. 17 Ten- Saturday: Rifle (Murray St) Cross Country (OVC Champ.) Football vs Murray State (HC) ------On This Day in JSU Bubble teams fight to make playoff Sports History: Daniel Porter Bucknell, 42-19 to become the often been a power conference in Sports Editor first FCS team to reach 8-0 this the FCS and things aren’t going Oct 25, 1986 the Gamecocks season. The Mountain Hawks any different in 2012. Currently beat in-state rival North Ala- With Jacksonville State’s thrill- climbed to 8th this week. seven CAA teams are ranked: Old bama 29-26 to end a three ing overtime win against Tennes- Second ranked Georgia Dominion (6), James Madison game losing streak in the see State last week, along with Southern plays at Chattanooga (9), New Hampshire (12), Vil- series. After ending the losing Princeton overcoming a 24 point on Saturday, the Mocs started lanova (19), Delaware (20), Tow- skid, JSU won eight of the last fourth quarter deficit to come- off slow including a loss here in son (23), and Richmond (25). 10 meetings before the rivalry’s back and beat rival Harvard… Jacksonville to the Gamecocks, Someone is going to be left out, last game in 2003 only two unbeaten teams remain but now UTC has turned their but for the most part those teams in the FCS. season around and seem to be in still can decide who that will be By the Number: (25) Cal Poly scored the final 17 control of their destiny. with their remaining conference points last week to beat Portland After this season the playoffs schedules. Senior Nathalee Lariviere from State 37-25 to move to 7-0 and will expand once again, this time The OVC has seen two teams Ontario, Canada wears #25 jump to #11 in this week’s Top to 24 teams. There’s plenty of reach the playoffs the past few on the soccer team. She has 25. Lehigh blew past one-win teams, not excluding the Game- years as opposed to just the con- appeared in 16 games logging cocks, who may wish ference champion. This season over 1000 playing minutes with that the field was a looks as strong as ever for that to 2 goals. little wider this season be the case once again, Eastern as well. Come Novem- Kentucky seems fixed in the top Did You Know? ber 18, when the play- 25 and if the Colonels don’t win off field is announced the OVC title a wildcard spot is a The thrilling overtime win over it can be assured, as in strong bet. Tennessee State still Tennessee State was Coach every year, there will currently holds the conference Jack Crowe’s 85 win at JSU, be three or four teams race lead, but any slip from this passing former Coach Bill Bur- left out who seemed to point on could cost the Tigers gess’ 84, Crowe is now 10 be- have a strong case to dearly with Ut- Martin and JSU hind all-time leader Don Salls be in. knocking at the door. with 95 career wins at JSU. The Colonial Athletic Conference (CAA) has The OT win evened up JSU’s all-time overtime record at 4-4. The Chanticleer October 25, 2012 8 Gamecocks end Tenn. State’s Perfect season
James Harkins/Special to The Chanticleer Gamecocks storming the field after Griffin Thomas’ 44-yard FG gave JSU a 31-28 OT win over #17 Tennessee State Daniel Porter 10:32 left in the first. Gamecocks won the toss and deferred. After Sports Editor Later in the first TSU tied the game on a the defense held strong, TSU missed another 19 yard TD pass. Early in the second quarter field goal, this time to the left. The Gamecock Jacksonville State didn’t disappoint the Jax State was driving and soon regained the offense took the field with a chance to knock more than 14,000 in attendance last Sat- lead when senior QB Marques Ivory found off an unbeaten. Ealey drove the ball, but af- urday for the game against #17 Tennessee Ealey in the flat with space around him. The ter Blanchard was sacked on third down JSU State, well not the Gamecock fans anyways. pass wasn’t very long, but Ealey did the rest was back to the 27. Last week the Gamecocks couldn’t overcome taking it in from 44 yards out for the score, Griffen Thomas came out for the game the turnovers they gave away, this week the 14-7 JSU. winner. The junior from Snellville, GA nailed same thing may have opened the door for TSU’s following drive was less than three it from 44 yards out for his second game win- the Tigers to receive their first loss of the minutes and the Tigers again tied the game. ning field goal of the season. season. Entering the game TSU had won nine Tennessee State had a 21-14 lead and was Even leaving early with a hamstring injury, straight games going back to last season, looking to expand their lead just before the Ivory led the passing game with 187 yards their last loss was to JSU in 2011, and the half, with 18 second remaining the Tigers Gamecocks were ready to repeat. completed a pass to JSU’s 18 but without any timeouts the clock expired before the Tigers could get a field goal off- ironic huh? The Gamecocks responded in the second half owning the third quarter putting up 14 points to regain the lead. Washuan Ealey capped JSU’s opening drive with an eight yard touchdown run and Coty Blanchard gave the Gamecocks the lead when he scram- bled inside the 10 and found the endzone. In the fourth TSU tied the game with just over nine minutes left. On JSU’s next drive the Gamecocks fumbled a toss exchange and the Tigers recovered in JSU territory primed to score late in the game. However, the Gamecock defense stood tall as they did all day against an explosive offense and on the first play Jermaine Hough snatched his sec- ond INT of the game after grabbing his first career interception in the first quarter. Tennessee State got the ball back and James Harkins Coty Blanchard on his TD scramble was driving as time melted away. With four James Harkins seconds left the Tigers attempted a 42-yard Washuan Ealey diving for his 44 yard TD field goal to win. The kick went through the with a TD on 11/17 passing. Ealey was the uprights and stopped about 10,000 hearts main offensive threat leading rushing and On TSU’s first drive Tiger QB Michael Ger- before an illegal motion penalty negated the passing with 190 total yards and 2 TDs. man was picked off by freshman Jermaine kick. Pushed back to 47 yards, the following Jermaine Hough had a huge defensive day Hough to begin the momentum for JSU. kick was missed wide right by only a foot or including both interceptions that came at Running back Washuan Ealey led the drive two. critical times for JSU. Sophomore linebacker inside the five, but it was freshman Troy- JSU went to overtime for the first time Ben Endress was also key as usual with his maine Pope who crossed the goal line on his since they did so in the Georgia Dome in eight tackles and two sacks. two yard TD run to give JSU a 7-0 lead with Atlanta against Georgia State in 2010. The
Gamecocks embrace Red Ribbon week with community Jamil Ghazal they are preparing for the challenges and After the pep rally, Snyder and offensive Staff Writer strains of entering high school and high lineman Austin Parker; a freshman also, school athletics. spoke about their roles as campus leaders Red Ribbon Week was kicked off with a After the talk and the pep rally, dozens of and their presence in the local community proper bang Monday as JSU athletes visited kids were anxious to meet and have their at large. Snyder spoke of “leading with his local schools in support of awareness against pictures taken with the visiting athletes. actions as opposed to just words”. Parker drug and alcohol abuse. Members of the JSU Some came up and thanked the players for echoed that sentiment by saying his role in football squad and track team visited White their coming and talked excitedly about their the community and the fact that athletics are Plains Middle School during the pep rally for own game that night. JSU’s presence gener- held in such high esteem keeps him in check their last game and gave short talks on the ated an extra element of excitement to an and he is mindful of how his actions will be reasons why drugs are harmful to them and already exciting atmosphere. looked at and how they can influence others. encouraged them to speak out on the They also embrace the responsibility topic of drug abuse. of being role models to younger athletes Freshman linebacker Steven and encourage them “to do the right Snyder spoke to the gathered grades thing, even if others do not” as Parker of 4th through 8th about how stay- said. Sophomore long-jumper Crystal ing away from drugs has kept him Williams added that their visibility as focused on football and school. And athletes made them role models that staying clean keeps him physically others looked up to and that played a healthy and in shape for the football big role in how they carry themselves. season and helps him maintain his These underclass athletes will be the focus on his studies, football and his future leaders of not only their respec- life overall. tive sports teams, but leaders of the The gym full of students reacted university and the local community. very positively to the presence of the And getting the word out early to the athletes as they listened intently to younger kids about important social every word that was spoken. The 7th issues of our day speaks to the maturity and 8th grade football teams were that these young athletes are already especially focused on the advice as demonstrating. Jamil Ghazal/The Chanticleer Game Cock football players Steven Snyder (35) and Austin Parker (77) take pictures with
The 2012-2013 Gamecock basketball seasons will Opening Home Games be underway shortly starting at the first of Novem- ber. Be sure to check out The Chanticleer next week Nov. 1 - William Carey to get all the pre-season news you need on the teams. Nov. 5 - West Georgia Check out the first few home games for the Men’s Nov. 9 - Reinhardt team and plan to come to Pete Mathews Coliseum a Nov. 11 - Eastern Lichigan few times this season and support the Gamecocks.