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volume 56, Issue 7 October 11.2007 1 m MO.RE JSU st:-Tent, 21, killedin car wreck Monday ONLINE ., By Branden Hdlingsworth Pesnell, who would have graduated in May, was a Pruitt's infant, who was in the car, suffered no ap- News Editor dedicated student and avid learner, according to her parent injury. Pi- professors. As of press time, no cause for the accident has been A JSU student was killed in a car accident Monday "She was very dedicated and hard-working," English established. The Alabama Department of Public Safe- afternoon, Oct. 8, just three days shy of her 22nd birth- profesor JoAnn Gates said. ty's state trooper post in Jacksonville said the investi- day.. "1 had great confidence in her." gation into the circumstances surrounding the accident English major Karon Pesnell was traveling Mck to Dr. !George Whitesel, Pesnell's British Literature continues. her home in Heflin after classes Monday when tier car professor, concurred, calling her death a "huge loss." Funeral arrangements were pending as of Tuesday Was struck by an oncoming vehicle near White Plains. Th&driver of the other car, identified 27-year-oJd night. TkAnniston Star reported Pesnell died instantly the Erica %. Pruitt of Piedmont, was airliftgd to University For more updates, check later in the week at our Web wreck on Alabama Highway 9. ~os~&lin Birmingham with possible head injuries. site, thechanticleeronline.com. C If it seems like you're SOB Night is one of many unique facets of under more stre'& Vandals leave Jacksonville's La Mariposa these days, it's not your vmimagination. College ...... responsibilities P void in TMB INSIDE are just. .. . Domestic violence victims memorialized at "Remember My Name" vigil. storyfin fa$D 2

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"Stress is , your rn& physical and emotibnal' re- sponse. to change," Nancy Building S new houts Edge, of JSU's Student Health Center, said. "Some stress is necessary to com- due to.vandalism .plete daily tasks." By Kevin Jeffers However. in addition to the daily grind, there are periods Managing Editor.

when streis idoes become Cooler weather A recent string of vandalism is the cause for a change in the 39% TMB's weekly hours, according to building manager Teny Football season Casey. 31 % Leaves tuwng colors The third attempted break-in in a little over a week was re- 19% ported on Sunday, Oct. 7, wheb somebne van&fized an All4 Fall holidays Photo on the third floor. 6% by Matt McRae, Casey also said that on Tuesday, 0ct. 1, TMB staff noticed New TV season . a broken window on the third floor. The first reported incident 3% Ulystration by W Jeffers f to& place on Sunday, Sept. 28, when a cash-to-card machine Bomef severely damaged. 3% ~h&.Chanticleer was '"Right now we're just trying to keep our students as safe as psible," Casey said. Brian Stephenson of campus security was the first to notice the vaodalism. ''Eogicedthe cash-tosd &du~$hsd the ------&Zn r& off '3 w& and had Severe damage," Step~sonqid. ~~~lab&oblemr related tq&s range from rise, :s q* Qiqhew'm said the cable ftom the macl&'i?t was rip&&. d~sturbedl$eep patterns or I - Ninety-two pencnt of col- , $ from the c$ibg, where a hole still resides,The machine has increase4 mx~ety.On the .: bge counseling is is the third i&;afi&yxzrrsmd# )(fie number of been mov& completely fmthe budldihg. The TMB is home to several activhies and services on cam- See YYandatism," page 2 - "I lid6 sde&1 more time outsi& in $he cooler weather beiyuse it doesn't Facnlty.Spnate jl.q opposes_. I I wear me &wn,as much as the weather during the - summm." "-'. - .!* - Ashley ,McDonak# By Brandon lol~or66'' ' . Grad ~tuded News Editor . I '2. At its monthly meeting on MO~~~,Oct. 8,'the JSU Faculty Next week's question: Senate passed a resolutiod spfling out the body's opposition to a move up ih NCAA football.vi'sBons and expressing a need & Do yocr support JSU's .I find out more about the pro@$gd4shift. possible move to a higher The football resolution was approved on a 21 -to-6 vote aft.$ football division? spirited discussion in which faculty mem- . bers debated the costsand benefits of such By Bethany Harbison a move. Copy Editor . The university asked the NCAAfor per- mission to move from its current home, the Ohio Valley Cor~ferenceof the Cham- pionship Subdivision, to the Bowl Sub- 1 division. Earlier this month, the NCAA 1 rejected the university's request, and told ~a&;i)d,.News...... 2 officials the e'arEest such a move coukl be -. made would be 20 L 3. ~arnbt.kC;~.jrne..+. ....2 A common complaint among the 3na- Rayburn : Editorigl!,;i:...... 4 tors was that cost to students, faculty and ~ntertAif$ih<..rg .... .5 ~ee"~aclrlt~meeting," page 3 sportk, ... ,...... 6 , . : 1 7 . " Page 2 Volume 56, Issue 7 CAMPUS BRIEFS Wednesday, October 3 Walking in faith. Student Justin Casey report- JSU's newest classroom ed theft of wooden symbols facility will hold a formal belonging to the Sigma Nu fra- opening ceremony next ternity. The items were valued week. The Gladys Carl- at $1 00.00. isle Applied Arts Facil- Student Jessica Summe re- ity is opening its doors ported unlawful breaking and to the public on Monday, entering of a vehicle at Hous- Oct. 15, for the center's ton Cole Library. Stolen were dedication. The building, three textbooks, a canvas bag which houses classrooms and $60.00 in dimes. and offices for drawing, painting, sculpture and Thursday, October 4 design courses, opened to students and faculty in Student Nitisha Stephells September. reported an unlawful breaking and entering of a car at Ayers JSU and the National Hall. Stolen were a purse, debit Alliance on Mental and credit cards and $5.00 in Health joined forces .cash. to observe National Mental Health Friday, October 5 Awareness Week. The week began on Jerrell Dabney reported disor- Oct. 7 and continues derly conduct in the Jax Apart- through Saturday, Oct. ments parking lot. 13. Earlier this week, Student Byron Blaylock re- representatives from ported harassing communica- NAMl offered mental tions at Dixon Hall. health information in Student Conroy Cottrell Jr. Ayers Hail, Ramona reported a burglary at Campus Wood Hall, TMB, Brewer Inn. Stolen were four keys and Hall and Wallace Hall. $60.00 in cash. Each year, Mental Health Students Rashaundra Sims Students Lindsey Holcornbe, Kyle Dean and Adam Snowden pray in front of the Houston Cole Library on Tuesday night, Oct. Awareness Week seeks and Zachary Kent were arrest- 9. The event was part of the Baptist Campus Ministries' Prayer Walk. Participants went to sweral location around campus, to increase knowledge ed for criminal mischief at Salls including the Quad, Bibb Graves and the International House. Photo by Jenna Early 1 The Chanticleer among the general Hall. C public on mental and emotional disorders. Sunday, October 7 Academic advisors will Ann Poe reported a burglary have a chance to learn at TMB. A window was dam- Remember my name more about the new aged, at a cost of $400.00. Curriculum, Advising and Progra'm Planning Monday, October 8 (CAPP) system when Vigil memorializes victims of domestic violence the university holds two Student Matthew Weaver overview sessions at reported unlawful breaking By Anna Keefe vastness of domestic violence. It affects a1.l and qualify. TMB on Tuesday, Oct. and entering of a vehicle. Sto- Staff reporter people," Moore said. "We hope you will think about domestic 16. CAPP is an arm of len were soft drinks valued at There were approximately 60 in violence on a day beyond just today and the Banner computer Students gathered to remember victims of $25.00. attendance. Some of the attendants were in a month beyond just Octdber, which is system and replaces domestic violence on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. on the Student Charles Stapp Ill re- survivon, according to Tarnika Moore. Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It the old DARS reporting TMB lawn. The candlelight vigil was called ported unlawful breaking and Some of the students who attended knew takes all of us knowing about domestic system. "Remember My Name." - a family membe; or friend who had been a violence and caring about its consequences entering of a vehicle at Crow '''The vigil recognized Calhoun County's Hall. Stolen was an iPod and victim. for everyone around the victim to make a - From wire service seven domestic violence homicide victims "It was definitely .an issue that affected change. Thank you all for caring tonight," accessories, value: $51 0.00. from 2006 to the present," said Trace Students Jaleshia Briggins everyone in the family," JSU student Betty Shipman said. Fleming-Smith, of Women's Issues, Suppofl Wetzel said. The keynote speaker of the event was SENATE and Inhn~ttaWilliamc r~nnrt~d . i ..-,.-. . SGVGLI UUIIIGDLIL VIULGJILG LIULLIIbIUG VlbLllll3 accessories, value: $510.00. "lt was definitely an issue thfit affected change. Thank you all for caring tonight," from 2006 to the present," said Trace everyone in the family," JSU student Betty Shipman said. Students Jaleshia Briggins Fleming-Smith, of Women's Issues, Support Wetzel said. The keynote speaker of the event was SENATE and Johnetta Williams reported I and Empowerment'(WISE). According to Clay Smith, husband of organizer Tract Assistant District Attorney Jennifer verbal and physical harrass- Tarnika Moore, outreach specialist for 2"* Fleming-Smith, said that he had relatives Gillespie. She is also the chairperson for MINUTES : ment at Fitzpatrick Hall. Chance, Calhoun County has had more who have been affected. Kelsey Johnikin the Domestic Violence Task Force. homicides than any other county in the state .-- also said that domestic violence had affected "Domestic violence takes not a victim, but Information in rhe campus crime dumn In the last two years. Rundown of the Monday, 1s obtained frum incident and arresl rerepons her family. a child's innocence, a mommy, a daughter, Sponsors of the event included WISE, Oct. 8, SGA meeting: at th JSU Police Depanment In Salls Hall. Clay Smith said that he supports the a sister, a granddaughter and a friend," These records are public documents which 2" Chance, The Calhoun County District event because domestic violence is a very Gillespie said. any individual has the righr to examine Violence Task Force, The Calhoun County Heard reports under Alabama state law. lf you believe important issue that needs to be talked Gillespie introduced the reading of the District Attorney's Office and The Daybreak from officers Shalon thrs information ro be in error, plea~ecall about. homicide victims names. Hathcock, Keyrunta 782-4704. or contact JSUPD at 782-5050 Crisis Recovery Center, according to Trace "It is definitely a reminder of something "The batterer maintains power and Houston, Destini Fleming-Smith. that happens every day, and no one talks control through violence and isolation. As a Mayberry, Brittney Moore said, that she hoped the event Cunningham, David would bring awareness. about it. It is important to talk about it, community, let's remember these names and though, or it won't go away," Smith said. fight domestic violence by'saying to victims Jennings and Jennifer "We need support. Also, by having it at Nix. JSU, we hope to bring awareness of the Kelsey Johnikin, who attended upon today: We support you; we will help you; Thursday, October 11 seeing- a flyer- advertising- the event, agreed.- we will fight to protect you. To those who Approved minutes from Interfraternity Council "I think it is important to remember and have passed: You have inspired us by your the Oct. 1 meeting. Meeting. 302 TMB, 2:30 p.m. to talk about it so that we can fight it," courage and strength,.and you will never be - 3:30 p.m. Johnikin said. ,forgotten," Gillespie said. Tabled a bill allowing Homecoming Top 10 The vigil began with a welcome by The vigil ended with a reading of the two delegates to Elections, TMB Auditorium, Moore. Then, the Reverend Mother Melissa names of the victims, led by Moore. represent each 9:00 a.m. - 500 p.m. McClellan, of Prince of Peace in Oxford, Volunteers held up posters with pictures of organization at led a prayer for the victims' families and the victims, their names and the dates on Organizational Council Friday, October 12 friends. which they were killed. meetings. Senators agreed more informaiton Susan Shipman, director of 2ndChance, "There were so many victims who did - NPHC General Council is needed before a vote Meeting, 220 Stephenson Hall, spoke. "A majority of the staff at the agency not have the .courage to come forward. can be taken. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. are survivors of domestic violence. So, Out of these seven, I can tell you now we've been down the road, and some of us that there are many more that you do not Passed a bill setting Saturday, October 13 have had a harder journey along the way to even about. By lighting your candle, you a formal agenda for CBASE, TMB Auditorium, get from the abusive situation to survivor . show support, that you understand, you are Organizational Council 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. status. The people that we honor tonight willing to understand domestic violence," meetings. didn't make it to survivor status. They have said Moore. . Passed a bill al.lowing Monday, October 15 families ihat they left behind. We pray for 2" Chance has a toll-free hotline: 1-256- them," Shipman said. 236-7233 for anyone who needs help or the Organizational Board of Trustees meeting, Council president to . Shipman then told about 2" Chance knows someone who does. Houston Cole Library, 1:00 Participants in Tuesday's Domestic appoint an official p.m. Violence Vigil paid tribute to Calhoun and the services they provide. ,They have There is .also a Web site for more OC parliamentarian. CBASE, Leone Cole County homicide victims. Photo by ,a shelter complete with all the needed information about 2""Chance: 2ndchanceinc. The person in that Auditorium, 1100 - 500 p.m. Jenna iarly/ The Chanticleer facilities for those who call the crisis line org. job will keep up with NAACP Promotion for parliamentary procedure Events, TMB 2ndfloor, 8:00 Vandalism: TMB under new hours due to recent break-ins and ensure adherence to a.m. - 4:00 p.m. it during OC meetings. Cont. from page 1 "With classes, sometimes we have to really sure why." ~uesda~,%ctober16 work late at night. He wants us to try to Casey said there is no immediate time- pus, the SGA On the stay away from that right now to be safe." table for the new building hours. . Karaoke in the Caf, Jack fourth floor. Hopper Dining Halt, 11 :00 a.m. According to Jennings, they have been "We just want to get a handle on exactly David Jennings, president of the SGA7 trying to get securlty cameras in the build- what is going on," Casey said. OOPS 101. . - 1:00 p.m. .. said the new hours are restricting the ing for some time now. The JSU news wire announced the Mistakes from Rockstar Party, TMB lawn, of work the SGA officers are "We've never been able to. Maybe this TMB's new hours on Oct. 4. As it stands, '7:OO p.m. - ?0:00 p.m. to do. will help that cause," Jennings said. the TMB is now open Monday-Thursday last week's is- NAACP Promotion for """ place shuts down at 4:307 and we The TMB is also home to the Academic from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. Events, TMB 2ndfloor, 8:00 have meetings that take place after that Center for Excellence on the second floor, until 4 :30 p.m., Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 sue: a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jennings said. "We can't have a where students receive tutoring, the fkd p.m. and closed on Saturday. bunch of students up here when things like and located on the second Stephenson said the new hours are Stephen Gross's name this are going on." floor and the print shop located on the bot- mainly to keep people out of the building 'was misspelled in his Wednesday, October 17 Casey has asked all of the officers and Homecoming Top 5 tom on the weekends. photo credit on page 6. students who work in the to take . Casey, who also serves as director of "Since there aren't as many pebple Elections, TMB Auditorium, extra precautions*locking behind student life, said this is the worst string around on the weekend, we felt it would The Chanticleer regrets them and avoiding working late into the 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. of incidents he has seen take place at the be best just to go ahead and keep it locked the mistakes and apolo- College Picture Day, TMB 2nd night. building since he started working there in up," Stephenson said. "He told us to try and get all of our work gizes to anyone who floor lobby, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 1993. The TMB used to be open from 7 a.m. was affected. p.m. done in the and just "All of a sudden the TMB is kind of the to 11 p.m. daily. as a precaution," Jennings said. 'hot soot.'" Casev said. "None of us are

- --- - community of Jacksonville are 4 Id -.. all likely to be represented. professor Heidi Eyre asked King said that he hoped for that a reference to "potential r - a the position to be filled by cost" to students be changed ~~ December, but said that January to "potential costs and ben- was a more realistic goal. efits." Until then, Giddy is in charge In other business, Ray- e~ellsouth~a~ment~ of holding UPD together. bum described the current tIYf&AUDlOSPE(IA[ISf Being named acting chief in Schneider's absence was of little state of a safety task force .Video Games 185 due to release a report in the ' surprise to Giddy. It was a role that he had stepped into several near future. JSU has another "- ?e Squ times previously. committee that focuses on "When the chief leaves, he safety issues, Rayburn said, raph VJdeo has somebody that he designates but the two have little to do as the acting chief while he is with one another, making Boxes not here, and I have served in communication between the Dia mor that capacity a lot in the past," Giddy said. two difficult. ietyone Needs a Little T&A" According to King, Giddy The next Faculty Senate '435-8806 . 282-0885 (cell) rlk SightU~ 9yahoo.to1 was also Capt. Schneider's meeting is scheduled for "If-wedon'trhave it! - We will find it! " recommendation for the interim Nov. 12. .lyspace: www.myspace.com~nntandaudiospena~isr... position. L II I "Sergeant Giddy is the senior officer," King said. "In this type of profession, your senior officer Coop Deville, is typically selected as acting - chief. It's a chain of command The Cadillac of Buffalo Wings decision." Giddy said that, as interim, SIGNATURE SUBS many new responsibilities have been added to his regular All subs sewed on an eight inch toasted hoagie bun with melted cheese md senred with your choice duties-including purchasing of french fifes or potato chip. Subs with tenders are also available with grilled chicken. equipment, meeting with various groups within the university and BUFFALO WNGS LOVE ME TENDER $7 40 THE BACON & CHEDDAR dealing with the press. Our delicious tenders topped w~thmozzarella Or BBQ BACON & CHEDDAR $7.40 The highlight of his work, In a vanety of flavors sewed wrth celery stalks and served with honey mustard on the side - Bacon and shredded cheddar toasted atop our Giddy said, is the chance to help and your cholce of ranch or blue cheese chicken tenders With or wtthout BBQ sauce others and maintain peace on dressing RANCHERO campus. Or BACON RANCHERO $7.40 BUFFALO BILL $7.40 "You always have the 12 $7.41 36 $21.76 Chicken tenders with a creamy ranch sauce Chicken tenders covered wrth our special opportunity to help people," 18 $11.11 48 $28.70 and topped with mozzarella With or wlthout Buffalo Sauce topped with ranch and Giddy said. "That's what most, 24 $14.35 60 $35.18 bacon. mozzarella. pretty much all, people in this 100 $60.00 ALFRED0 , $7.40 SGT. PEPPER 37.40 job do it for. You don't like *Larger orden avarlable upon request" Chlcken tenders topped w~tha creamy alfredo Tenders with sliced Jalapeno Peppers, seeing people hurt, and you do sauce and mozzarella. Smokey BBQ and Cheddar what you can to prevent that." Plain Mild Medium As soon as the position of Hot Honey Hot Jalapeno TEXAS TOAST $7.40 THE ITALIAN $7.40 Chief of Police and Director of Tam Cajun Lemon Pepper Chicken tenders with smokey BBQ honey, Ch~ckenTenders rolled in Garlic Butter & Public safetyEis posted and open BBQ Cajun BBQ Cayenne BBQ cajun spices, and mozzarella. Roasted-RedPepper topped w~thRolnano and to applicants, Giddy intends to Tiger Money BBQ Honey Cajun BBQ Mozzareila with Marinara on the side be among them. Plum Alfredo Garlic Pepper PROFESSOR PLUM $7.40 "I just believe that if there's a Teriyaki Bacon Cheddar Chrcken tenders with a del~ciouslysweet plum THE CHICKEN BLT. $7 40 job that comes open within your saucetand mozzarella. Chfcken Tenders and Hot Bacon to ped with department that.the individuqs Sweet & Sour Garlic Romano Ranch Fresh Lettuce Tomato and Ranch 8resstng under that should apply for it, if Honey Mustard Parmesan Peppercorn THE BANDITO $7 40 Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper A southwestern treat of &~c(

Oct 11"' is "National Coming Out Day" and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people all over the United States are encouraged to Our deepest tell friends, family or even strangers of their sexual orientation. So being the intrepid reporter I am, I set out on campus to talk to students and gauge the attitude toward LGBT : condolences people here at Jacksonville State. I was prepared for all kind of. e're merely a weekly paper here at The answers, from "eww, gay people'' to Chanticleer, so we don't have to deal with many the usual biblical passages clobbering of the headaches that dailies face on a regular homosexuals. (These same passages :basis. also condemn the eating of shellfish, For instance, we don't have to write obituaries too often. but that's a different story.) Thank God we don't have that task r~dingon our shoulders I found a gaggle of students sitting each day. at a table in the Theron Montgomery Such was not the case in this issue. Building and asked if I could join As you may have read on our front page, 21-year-old them. They obliged and I brought Lashaye Pesnell was killed in a car accident on Monday. up my topic. "What do you think the attitude toward gays and lesbians is on - , We received the news on Tuesday morning and immediately . grappled with the most appropriate way to cover it. We campus?" sincerely hope the piece we provide does the event justice. I braced myself for the responses, The Chanticleer regrets it could not write more on but I was pleasantly surprised. Lashaye th~speek. We hope to be able to follow up on her "I think people here are really death next week as more information comes to us. uncultured 'when it comes to gay ' . We hope it will be the last such story we will have to write people" English major Jake Phillips for a while. said. "I think people judge way too quickly." Adam Fulner, a Drama major, seems to think that people are taught hatred. "Oh yeah, it's all in how you were The Care brought up," he said. Fulner went on to tell me about his parents and how they raised him tp respect everyone equally. Rachel Bagley sat across the table :Bears updated from me. She said that while college isn't as bad as a high school setting, it's - By Webb Dillard still pretty bad. Still a follower, "I bet if an open lesbian were to Senior Writer apply to a sorority, they wouldn't let The other day at my in-laws' house, my daughter pulled out her in," she said. : my wife's old Care Bear. It was pink with a sunshiney face on I thought I'd test that theory. I went its belly. Now, let it be known that I am not an expert on the but not of trends ' up to a table of sorority girls to ask them their opinion. Care Bear brigade of old, but it did get me to thinking of an From Birkenstocks to North enough to pour my heart out updated version of the plush posse. They all sat behind a brightly colored Face, I have witnessed many a for the world to read and ana- pink tablecloth as they promoted The first change that needs to be made 1s the "me" bear. *--..A :- ..-.s, An., 117"0 P..;t;P;vG.3 F... .,",-I . .. . . -~ .. . ---.,...-... ).l'----.-.-...... them their opinion. Care Bear brigade of old, but it did get me to thinking of an From Birke'nstocks to North enough to pour my heart out updated version of the plush posse. They all sat behind a brightly colored Face, I have witnessed many a for the world to read and ana- pink tablecloth as they promoted The first change that needs to be made is the "me" bear. trend in my day. lyze and criticize? I would make the "Me Bear" red and on its chest the word breast cancer awareness. The sorority Over and over, I have seen- The answer, quite simply, "ME." This is to represent the "All about me crowd." was Sigma Gamma Rho. I asked them Next, we need a bear to represent the attitude in the world the phenomenon at work. is my relationship with Jesus if I could talk to them for the student involving natural resources. The black bear would have an It begins in the "it group", Christ. newspaper paper, and they'agreed. oil rig and an army tank on its chest. I guess you would have spreads to the outskirts of the He changed my heart and I popped the question to sorority to include a military-style beret on this bear to represent the "cool kids" and finds its way pulled me from 'my shell. He president Lettisha Burton: "What if a lesbian were to apply for your most of the free world's idea of obtaining the earth's natural onto the Christmas lists of "ev- showed me that He had creat- resources. eryone else." By the' time the sorority?" ed me (and you, too) uniquely,. - The green bear would represent money and greed. So that not-so-cool kids (like myself) [email protected] with an ultimate purpose in "Oh, we embrace it!" she said, means on his chest would be the Enron, Tyco and WorldCom smiling. "We focus on a person's .. were wearing it, the "it group" mind. I realized that He could .~nsignias.Former employees of these companies know this style. Yes, I succumbed to this character and community service not had moved 9n to something not care less about my untam- [sexual orientation]." 'bear all-too well. one, too. else a month before. able mane or my not-so-cool I was surprised at the positi.ve The next bear would be the "Bear of no Consequence." Don't ask me who started it I laugh when I look back wardrobe. I became confident, responses I received, but I was certain We will make this the blue bear, which will represent the or why we fobwed suit, be- people in this world who think that any bad behavior should at some of the trends that my not in the individual that I am, that this being Alabama-the buckle of friends and I painstakingly cause I have no idea. the bible belt-that would encounter be rewarded w~tha second chance instead of punishment. On but in His plans and dreams I followed in the interest of I was.onl~a fo~~ower. some homophobia here. this bear's chest we'll just put "2nd chance." Just for giggles for me. He made me. He loved popularity. I was a shameless conform- I decided to head out into the quad I would put a number 7 on the back of this bear (for guess - A me. who). Oh, how skewed were our ist -so uncomfortable, so and find two random people and ask And that was more than Now, we come to the yellow bear. On this bear we will visions for ourselves. miserable in my own skin that them their thoughts. enough for me. -put a cross, a Star of David and a crescent moon. This is to In 5Ih grade, it was tube I longed for nothing more than Lauren McCleney and Caleb Hill -represent the three prominent religions of the world and their to blend into the crowd. If I I am still a follower, certain- were walking across the quad when I socks. Ugly, white, long tube stopped them to ask their opinions. own skewed visions and agendas. I will have to include a couldn't be noticed for any- ly-but no Ionger of the ways socks. After venturing into "I don't have a problem with it," Hill .cartoon-style bomb with the fuse lit. It will be placed directly the men's department of Wal- thing positive (and I had long of this world. 'in the middle of the three symbols to represent the ticking said, "Sometimes I hear a 'queer' joke Mart to make the purchase, the since given up on that hope), "Do not conform any longer time bomb of the situation. here and there, but never attacking next step was to perfect the art then I did not want to be seen to the pattern of this world, but someone specific." The last bear will be the purple bear. The purple bear will be transformed by the renew- simply have a picture of a bald-shaven Britney Spears. This of wearing them. We pulled at all. McCleney thinks it's actually easier ing of your mind. Then you bear will be named "W?'and will just remind us that not the socks up to our kneeg and For the most part, I think to come out of the closet here. "[There -everything is worth knowing about. then, very carefully, pushed perhaps I succeeded. My heart will be able to test and approve are] a lot of new people here. I wouldn't . Now that we have all the bears and their new identities them down, wrinkling them in breaks to remember the pain what God's will is - his good, think anyone would have a problem established, I guess a new gang name is appropriate. I thought just the right way. of my former self-mostly pleasing and perfect will." with it.'' The rain began to pour down, and of a few. I often wore mine with a pair because 1 know that I was not, Romans 12:2 (NIV) Lauren and Caleb hurried on their way. 1) "The Who Gives A Damn Bears" and am not, alone. of black Umbro sandals- high I found a dry place 'to sit and flipped 2) "Don't Care Bears" fashion, I know. The trends change, but the Bethany Harbison is the 3) "We Are No Longer Role Model Bears" through my notes, reading quotes and Beginning in about 8Lhgrade, principle- the reality -does copy editor of The Chanti- 4) "The Like it or Not Bears" opinions. not. cleer. She can be reached I know some of my observation sound harsh, but pick up it became absurdly popular at I had set out expecting to find 'a newspaper or watch the news and see if I am wrong. Now, my school to tie a single strand How did I change? How did by phone at 782-8192 or rampant homophobia on campus, but these ideas will never make the chest of a children's toy, but of black ' embroidery thread I find myself here, doing what by e-mail at chantycopy@ I didn't. Time and time again people they are out there. around one's neck choker- I love, being somehow bold grnail.com. surprised me. I just hope one day something changes. Morals and values And ya know what? I'm okay with are in desperate need of a comeback. that.

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Never have people been so happy to see a boss. Bruce Springsteen is back with the E Street Band with the album Magic. This marks the first time that Springsteen and the E Street Band have made an album together since 2002's The Rising. Springsteen and the E Street Band were able to record Magic despite reports of heavy schedule conflicts. However, Max Weinberg, the leader of the Max Weinberg Seven on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Steven Van Zandt, who played on The Sopranos, both were able to once again be a part of the reunion. The result? A nearly seamless piece of magic (pun intended). , Despite other reports of having to record parts at separate times, Springsteen and the E Street Band make it extremely hard to believe they have ever been apart. The album opens with the first single "Radio Nowhere," one the best songs on the album. Whether or not you necessarily agree with some of the views Bruce so eloquently expresses on the album, you can't help but be Tracey Tucker (left) and Alan Renfroe (right) perform at the 19th Hole Restaurant at McClellan. Photo by Julie Skinner 1 The Chanticleer drawn in by its overall feel. The alb& does not even feel so quch as a protest, but By Julie Skinner Renfroe taught himself to play acoustic guitar. on their album Long Time Cornin'. While instead a plea for a return'to the country that Springsteen He teamed up with ~ucker,who bought an these guys may just seem like rockers who loves. A return to this country's greatness. Staff Reporter acoustic bass guitar, and together they joined travel from place to place connecting with Magic does a simply amazing job of making you want As I pulled up to the 19IhHole Restaurant at Brad Coner and Justin Johnson to form the to love this counrj no matter what political side you take fans over a few beers, they are family guys McClellan, I rolled ddwn my window to ask if band N-Dangered. The band broke up after or what viewsyou have on the state of our nation. It is first and foremost. Each have a wife and Tracey and Alan were playing that night. Two only two years, and Renfroe and Tucker reminiscent and analytical all at the same time. children, and they graduated with degrees in guys said, "Oh'yeah, they're great!" became known as simply "Tracey and Alan." communications from JSU. Highlights include the aforementioned "Radio Nowhere," Their accomplishments go beyond playing the title track, "Your Own Worst Enemy" and "Long Walk How right they were. Renfroe currently works at the university's I walked into a dimly lit bar with people bars and campus gigs. They opened for country Home," which actually debuted outside of the album while Alumni House as the assistant director of laughing and singing as two guys in the music star Taylor Swift earlier this year and Sprinasteen was touring solo. Alumni Affairs. He is very passionate in all . - back with guitars played songs that everyone played at the 1996 Olympic3 in Atlanta. Magic is perfectly titied because it is, well, that he does and has had to learn to balance a recognized. Their talent is undeniable, but They each write their own songs, but perfect: there's much more to these guys than just mostly play covers. Their list of artists they professional day job with rockin' night gigs. A being musicians. cover include John Mayer, Pink Floyd, James It's hard not to envy the double life they - Matt McRae Alan Renfroe and Tracey Tucker were Taylor, The Doors, John Mellencamp and lead. It seems like they have it all. both born in Atlanta, Ga. and grew up in many more. You can them out at the Peerless Saloon in ALSO IN ROTATIOM Gaylesville, Ala. But don't count on them playing Lynyrd ~nniston,Alabama, most Friday nights or at It wasn't until they both attended Skynrd songs anytime soon. It's just not their the 19'h Hole Restaurant at Fort McClellan The Pipettes Jacksonville State University, however, that style. the last Friday of every month. While there, We are the Pipettes they became best friends while working at "We have a no-Skynyrd policy," Renfroe request your favorite song and kick back with 92J. Later, they became roommates, and the said. a beer or two. Relax to the sounds of Tucker's Get ready for a revolution! rest is history. Renfroe produced a solo album entitled dkep and raspy voice and Renfroe's energetic The Pipettes are explosive in their brand new album We are Dabbling in different bands while in college, Home, and they're both currently working guitar playing. the Pipettes, which released on Oct. 2. This English pop group consists of three edgy women- RiotBecki, Gwenno and Rosay-who are ready to take a stand against boring music. If the first song, "We Are the Pipettes," doesn't make you Tue - Sal dance, I'm not sure what will. Their music consists of a ton - of different instruments and pop vocals that make for a fun of different instruments and pop vocals that make for a fun and energetic album. ,. Open: . Though their music is poppy and new, it plays off of an old rhur 5 p.rr I. Until . .. .- . ... sound like the 1950's by delivering some rather simple .lyrics Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. -. Ufltll in a harmonizing fashion. Sporting polka dots in almost every picture available of the :offee Street SE Jacksf !, pop trio, they embody the fun and sass that many girls and AL young women wish to obtain. 256-782-0034 Their songs include "Pull Shapes," "Dirty Mind," ','It Hurts to See you Dance So Well," "Baby, Just Be Yourself' and "Sex." This album is everything fantastic and nothing short of a smashing good time. The pipettes are getting ready to go on tour in the U.S. starting in mid-October and are visiting as close as Atlanta and Birmingham. If you like upbeat songs and lyrics with a Shrimp, Oysters, Florida Lobster, Scallops,- bit of punch, you should check them out. They may remind Grouper, Snapper, Gator and the e,/.+ kk-- X& @a\ you a bit of the music in Hairspray, but with a kick to it. - f-4 a +? Fresh sounds are hard to find and this album embraces the BEST BOTTLED BEER PRICES right to have fun, be young, and live free. Enjoy your wony- IN TOM! .Domestic - $1.75 free days while listening to these girls sing about whatever is f\qLfi .Imports Special - $2.50/$2.75 '3f. :* ,cF on their minds. And at night break out your polka dots and Pipettes album; We're going dancing!

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M83 Digital Shades Vol. 1 The ~ole~nInheritance I wanted to review a rock album. I wanted something aggressive, something I could speed-shovel to. Instead, I paints Henry VIII's have M83's Digitial Shades Vol. I-the first in a series of ambient musings by the French electronic artist-playing softly over my speakers. England in captivating light Our menu includes a wide variety of pizzas, This, certainly, is not whiskey-soaked yelping music. This By Jessica Summe grinders (sandwiches), salads, is travel~ngalong a lunar path music, and jt is executed in a Contributing Writer very good way. spaghetti, gryos, and baklava. M83, fittingly named after a galaxy, has always recorded When established, best-selling authors try something different, it's dream-like songs, although it was more in the shoegazer usuallv a hit-or-miss situation. There's alwavs that outside chance of realm of things. aliena;ing your core audience, but, luckili for everybody, Philippa All of our breads and pizza doughs are made The second album, and last as a duo, Dead Cities, Red Gregory pulls off her new tricks with flair. from scratch using MataS original recipes. Seas & Lost Ghosts, was universally regarded as a milestone Gregory tackles fimiliar territory in me Boleyn inheritance-the in that very genre of music made so popular by My Bloody unlucky wives of Henry VIII-but the twist is that she tells the story in a Valentine. Anthony Gonzalez, the provocateur of M83, three-part narrative, an approach that can be disconcerting if not handled Hours of Operation: having split with bandmate Nicolas Fromageau, was then correctly. free to work at his own pace. The first few switchovers in the book are a little jarring, but once you Monday - Thursday 11:OO AM - 10:OO PM After completing the tour for the third album Before the get to know the characters (the stolid but loveable Anne of Cleves, the Friday -.Saturday 11:OO AM - 11:OO PM Dawn Heals Us, Gonzalez decided to slow down and create harried and guilt-ridden Lady Rochford and the ndive and superficial a work in a more minimal direction - ?I la Brian Eno. The Katherine Howard), the transitions become easier. Closed Sundays results are this album. Recorded in 2006, Digital Shades Ultimately, the different narratives animate this story of Henry's fourth is very much an Eno-esque ambient exercise, it also draws and fifth wives in a way that a single narrative would have been hard-put from krautrock - specifically Cluster and Klaus Schultze. to do justice to. It also adds a deeper level to all of the characters, even Recorded in Gonzalez's home studio, it was decided that this the ones who aren't narrating. Matak Greek Pizza does not deliver, would be an ongoing series separate of the "main" albums. Seeing Henry VIII through the eyes crf three different women in However, you may call in your order so that In fact, Gonzalez is very nearly completed with the follow- his court-one he despises, one he desires and one he pretty much up to Before the Dawn Heals Us and it should be released in ignores-is enlightening, especially since he's changed from the we may. have it ready for you when you arrive. early 2008. Alluding to the title, Digital Shades romantic and uncertain boy in The Constant Princess and the spoiled Vol. I and subsequent volumes will be released and easily-manipulated man in The Other Boleyn Girl. (You don't have only as downloadable albums. to read these before picking up The Boleyn Inheritance, but it's probably Ma-La's Greek Pizza & Grinders B recommended.) Henry's still romantic and spoiled and uncertain, but - Matthew L. Reese he's also old, stinky, suspicious and very, very angry-a dangerous (256)237-3100 creature, indeed. 1708 Quintard Avenue Gregory's fictional takes on historical facts (reference works are listed in a bibliography in the back of the book) are, Anniston. AL 36201 as always, a pleasure to read. Even though we all know what www,matasgreekpizza.com happened in Hemy VTII's court, Gregory's able to give us the A [email protected] whv. and that's much more satisfvinz. Page 6 Volume 56, Issue 7 alp U.llpniicleer

FOOTBALL - JSU 21, UT-MARTIN 24 VOLLEY BALL JSU moves back to first place in OVC

By Jared Gravette Staff Sports Writer

Even the best teams go through stumbling blocks every now and then, but it's how they bounce back that ultimately determines how strong they are. rf this is the case, then the Jacksonville State volleyball team should be just fine. Exactly one week after their heartbreaking loss to Tennessee State, the Gamecocks reclaimed the top spot in the Ohio Valley Conference with an impressive victory over- Morehead State, who entered the week in first place. "Right now, it's not that big a deal," JSU head coach Rick Nold said. "Everybody is going to battle back and forth. What we are try- ing to do is make sure that we are improving every week. I thought this weekend we did what we needed to do in terms of just really having a great attitude. We just want to make sure that we are bring- ing that every week." Lmproving is exactly what the Gamecocks did over the week- end. On Friday, JSU made easy work of the Eastern Kentucky defeating the Colonels in three games (30-21,30-23,30- 17). The Gamecocks excelled on both sides of the court against EKU, smashing 56 kills while holding the Colonels to a .035 attack percentage throughout the match. JSU's true test came on Saturday as they traveled to Morehead, Ky., in an attempt to take back what had been their property for Breit almost two years, the top spot in the OVC. With outstanding defense coupled with a few tweaks in their attacking style of offense, the Gamecocks were able to do just that, defeating the Eagles in four games (28-30, 30- 19,30-23, 30-27). The Gamecock offense was led by Abbey Breit, who recorded . a match-high 14 kills to go along- with 13 digs- to record her 14Ih double-double of the season. Above: Jacksonville State's Daniel Jackson falls over UT-Martin's Dontrel Miller. Jackson rushed for 59 yards on 13 carries in the ~~~h~~~~~ ~~itt~~~whitten added a doub]e-doub]e of her own, rainy game. Below left: Running back Anthony Jones breaks away from a UT-Martin defender in the Gamecocks' 27-24 win over knocking down 10 kills to go along with 10 digs, the Skyhawks last Thursday night, Oct. 4. Photos by Stephen Gross I The Anniston Star Freshman Caitlin ,Vorbeck and senior Rebekah Nichols added to the offensive attack recording 13 and 12 kills respect~vely Whrle the offense made some b~gstr~des, the Gamecock defense was the story over the weekend The Eagles were held to a 070 attack percentage durrng the match, thanks In large part to senlor Abbey V~erlrng.who recorded MAKE or BREAK a match-hlgh 31 dlqs 1 rle cagles wele IIGIU LU a .v/v audLn y~l~cll~agcuul1115 LIIG match, thanks in large part to senior Abbey Vierling, who recorded a match-high 31 digs. Breit also led the Gamecocks to a 3-4 victory over Austin Peay Tuesday night. Bre.it, who had 23 kills in the match, has seemingly owned the Gamecocks prepare for pivotal game at Lady Govs, crushing 175 kills in nine career games against Austin , Peay. The Gamecocks (11-5; 8-1 OVC) begin a four-game home stand Austin Peay Thursday night this weekend with Eastern Illinois Friday night at 7 p.m. and South- east Missouri on Saturday night at 2 p.m. By Patrick Swafford has failed to eclipse the century mark. Sports Editor In fact, the highest single-game rush- ing performance by any Gamecock was Despite the slow offensive start, Jack- Cedric Johnson's 90-yard output against RUGBY sonville State still finds itself in the run- Memphis. ning for a third Ohio Valley Conference In case you've forgotten, Johnson championship. making Thursday night's made his first career start for Jackson- match-up with Austin Peay a true make- ville State in that game - at quarter- JSU gets late rally or-break game. back. JSU (3-3, 2-1 OVC) and Austin Peay "I think we are gonna have a 100-yard both sit in a three-way tie with Eastern rusher before it's over with," Crowe to defeat Auburn Illinois for second place in the OVC said. "We are not trying to manufacture while Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee a 100-yard game. What I'm focused on By Patrick Swafford smash-mouth rugby led by Zach

State both sit atop the conference. is yards per carry, individually and col- Sports Editor ' ' Hilburn: Traditionally, the Gamecocks have lectively. What we are watching now is Hillburn, Jacksonville State's been a run-first team that has had little our bonus system. That is yards after Jacksonville State faced an biggest member, powered his trouble scoring inside the red zone. .contact, pass receiving, blocking and early deficit, but conditioning way in for the try about midway In the past, Gamecock running backs stuff like that." and defense helped the Game- through the second half. racked up 100-yard games seemingly at Part of the reason for the drought cocks rally to defeat Auburn steketee converted the kick to will. has been JSU's usage of a three-back 15-9 Saturday in Jacksonville. make it 10-9 This season, those great strengths have system. The win gives JSU its first "A lot of times, they'd try become the Achilles Heel for head coach Daniel Jackson and Anthony Jones win over their in-state rival in to overload us," Steketee said. Jack Crowe's football team. struggled to begin the season, but still team history. "But because our pack basi- Last Thursday night's win over Ten- combined for adequate numbers. The Tigers pulled ahead early cally cut, back to the middle, nessee-Martin in the drizzling rain marks in the first half with two penalty we pushed them back, and they the sixth straight game that a JSU back See "Football," page 7 kicks to make it 6-0 and could weren't able to overload us on have stretched the lead further the wing." had it not been for an amazing Auburn tried to bounce back play from Chris Steketee. late in the match, but the Game- SOCCER Auburn carried the ball into cocks regained possession on the try zone, but before the Ti- an up-and-under kick which led gers could down the ball for to a Bany Harrison try in the the score, Steketee dove in and match's final minutes. First-place Bulldogs bash Gamecocks prevented him from downing The Gamecocks will travel the ball to hold Auburn to their this week to Atlanta for the By Jered Staubs manage a shot on goal until the disastrous 0-5, with a combined head State Friday and Eastern six-point led at halftime. Georgia Rugby Union tourna- Staff Sports Writer final minute of the first half, and score of 16-3 in those games. Kentucky Sunday. After the Tigers scored again ment. failed to either control posses- "Last year, we were good on Davis believes the next four early in the second half on an- Samford showed JSU that it son or generate any attack for the road," coach Davis said. games, all against teams below other penalty kick to go up 9-0, still has quite a ways to go to long stretches of the game. "This year, we need to find con- JSU in the OXC standings, of- the Gamecocks roared back. be among the elite teams in the Kate Kelly, the newly named fidence and success on the road, fer a strong opportunity. Steketee scored on a penalty OVC. starting keeper, could only and we have to communicate on "If we can capitalize on these kick from about 20 meters out JSU entered Friday night's watch as her defense was picked the road like we do at home." next four games, we can get a to make it 9-3, the better- con- game at Samford only a point apart time after time. Davis said road performance good seed (i'n the conference ditioned Gamecocks took con- behind the conference-leading "Kate actually played pretty has been a taking point for her tournament), and maybe get in trol. ' . Bulldogs, but were dominated well, despite the score," coach team, and while the last two position to host a first-round "We were just in better .from the opening kickoff as Julie Davis said. "But we had performances have been poor, game." shape," Steketee said. "When Samford cruised to a 4-0 win. some changes in personnel be- she is confident they will play they were starting to wear 'The Gamecocks (3-7-1,l-1-1 better as the OVC season con- cause of injuries, and the play- "We need to find down, we were still in good OVC) allowed two goals in the ers we needed to step up didn't tinues. stamina and kept the pressure opening seven minutes on their get the job done." "We've actually had some de- conjidence and success on on them." way to losing the~rfirst OVC The result was further evi- cent performances on, the road the road, and we have to The Gamecocks began using match. dence of the drastic difference but we haven't learned how to communicate on the road a "hammer and -anvilw tech- - The defending regular season in JSU's home form and road get a result on the road yet," like we do at-home." nique, which helps to push the Jacksonville State's William - champions got two quick goals form. Davis said. pile after the ball carrier has Wacker tackles an Auburn from Leah Leppert, and JSU In games in Jacksonville, They'll have best opportunity ballcarrier in JSU's 15-9 over - JSU coach Julie Davis initially been held up. never was able to recover. JSU 1s 3-2-1. Away from Jack- to get positive road results this JSU's offensive attack be- Auburn Saturday. Photo by : The Gamecocks did not even sonville, the Gamecocks are a week, as they travel to More- gan with a constant barrage of James Hark~nsl JSUFan.com

I SPORIS Volume 56, Issue 7 Page 7 Cross country takes second at Memphis

By Will Payne The Gamecock men placed four runners in the top 25 Eastern Illinois and Austin Peay. Staff Sports Writer which included runner Ryan McKay, Marius Sava, Jeff For the Gamecock women, four runners placed in the Rhodes and George Kapkiai. top 100. Last Saturday night, the Jacksonville State men's Ryan McKay placed with an individual time of Lesley Binning had an individual time of 1859.22 on cross country team finished with a second overall 24:30.10, which was good enough for seventh, the high- the 5k course, which was good enough for 26Ihplace. Out team finish at the Brooks Memphis Twilight Classic est of any Gamecock runner. of 4 1 teams, the Gamecock women placed 1lIh overall. in Memphis, Tenn. For McKay, it was his fifth-consecutive top 10 finish. The JSU cross-country teams next meet is the Gem of the Hills Invitational in Jacksonville on Saturday. It was the first meet this season in which the Game- Sava finished 11''' overall with a time of 24:36.95. It cocks ran at night; however it wasn't what most people was the fastest time for the freshman on the 8k course might think. falling one second shy of a thid consecutive top 10 fin- "You would think that a nighttime event "Obviously competing at night un- ish. -der the lights adds a bit of excitement to any Both Jeff Rhodes and George Kapkiai finished 21" and would be coolev, but Memphis was very sporting event, and cross country is no different," head 23" individually warm being in the upper 80's, and the beautiful coach Steve Ray said. "You would think that a night Overall, the Gamecock men finished with a team score humidity was high as well." time event would be cooler, but Memphis was very of 110 points. Competing amongst 42 other teams. the warni being in the upper 80's, and the humidity was Gamecocks finished behind overall meet winner Drake - JSU coach Steve Ray disaster high as well." University (79) and ahead of OVC conference rivals The average American sports fan can hardly be accused of be- jng a cultured individual. Football: In th~ Nay tiefor third in OVC The fastest growing "sports" Fletcher averages 121.3 yards - and I use that term very Cont. from' page 6 Chris Fletcher, the active leader Financial Aid loosely - in this country among all FCS running backs. per game on the ground and When Crowe decided to "Chris Fletcher is probably poses a huge threat for a JSU are NASCAR and Ultimate remove Shawn Green from Fighting, which are hardly the , the best running back we have team that ranks in the middle of Running Out? the red shirt list, the running played against," Crowe said. the OVC in rushing defense. paragon,of grace and skill. game got a much-needed shot So it's no surprise that we fail "He is very hard to tackle, he The Governors (4-2, 2-1 of adrenaline. is a record holder, a national OVC) has, statistically, one of to embrace the game that exem- If there is one thing that Too Many plifies those qualities more than statistical leader and I think he the best defenses in the confer- has kept JSU in many of their represents an enormous chal- ence and allows just over 21 any other. games this year, it's.been the To other countries, soccer is lenge." points a game. Student Loans? defense. Obviously, stopping the run While the Gamecocks seem to the beautiful game. To Ameri- The ~amecocks'started the cans, soccer is the boring game. on Thursday night is the key to have turned the corner on their season off with interceptions victory. season, JSU's glayoff hopes Americans want only the best returned for toucMowns in in all walks of.life, especially Austin Peay is a very strong might take a big hit Thursday each of their first two games. rushing team, and Fletcher has night on ESPNU. Maybe Army in sports. and have been nearly dev- Would a league of the best the potential of being the ulti- Patrick's Prediction: Austin astating in terms of forcing mate game breaker. ~eay28, JSU 14 footballers in the world succeed turnovers. ROTC Can Help!!! in America? Who knows? With Andrew Ridgeway's But Major League Soccer touchdown return last Thurs- may as well be calIed Little day, the Gamecock defense 1. 2, 3, & 4-year scholarships for ~ea~ueSoccer. has forced 15 turnovers and undergraduate & graduate students There's just a tremendous scored 4 times. gulp in class between the MLS While turnovers have and the premier (pun intended) hejped flatten the opposition, 1 2. $1200 per year for books leagues in Europe. l the potential to give up the big State 2tfter Ker Teams near the bottom of play has deflated the Game- retur 3. Monthly allowance: Spain's La Liga or the English cocks often this season. Premier League would be heavy JSU opponents have scored o $300-freshmen favorites to beat the best team nine times on plays longer o $350-sophomores in America. than 30 yards, including a 40- The MLS is trying to improve yard bomb last week as the o $450-juniors that image by'throwing $250 halftime buzzer sounded. o $50-seniors .million at David Beckham to Earlier in the season, that play for the LA Galaxy. play might have been the be- Give them credit for that. ginning of the end for JSU, 4. Dormitory ~chdlarshi~sAvailable! But this is one of the most but last week was a different shortsighted moves in the his- story. tory of sports. For the first time all sea- National Guard & Army Reserve Oft-injured? Check. son, the Gamecocks rallied in Aging? Check. the game's final minutes and Students earn even more: ore interested in playing for took the lead when Johnson . England than LA? Check. connected with Rhetta from I TL--.L ----- L1-- --:A- nglug ! LIICLK. the game's final minutes and 11 I DI;UU~~IYearn even more: More interested in playing for took the lead when Johnson - England than LA? Check. connected with Rhetta from $4,500 per year Tuition Assistance The other problem - aside eight yards out to give them from the fact that he makes a 27-24 win. $247.00 per weekend drill pay more money than the rest of the While the JSU running $500 league combined - is that he's game has been an issue, stop- per semester forbooks* not a particularly great player ping the opponejnts' ninning * (National Guard-only) right now. game has been like a way of Don't get me wrong, he's life for the defense. still arguably the best free kick Last week, the Gamecock JSU Army ROTC specialist in the.world, but other defense shut down UT-Mar- (256) 782-5601 than that ... tin's Don Chapman, the Foot- ROTC@,,JSU.EDU It's sad to see him laboring to ball Champ~onshipSubdivl- keep up with mediocre talent in sion's (FCS) second- leading or visit a mediocre league. rusher among active players. Sir Alex Ferguson, Beck- Chapman, who torched ham's former coach at Man- Jacksonville State last season, chester United, once said that was held under 100 yards and & Army ROTC if Pel? and other stars couldn't kept out of the end zone. make soccer a major sport, nei- Thls week, the Game- A Premier Officer Training Environment ther can Beckham. cocks get a shot at stopping . But Beckham shoulders some , of the blame. as well. He was desperate. Neither his national team nor his club team, Real Madrid, wanted anything to do with him, but the MLS was willing to pay him a ton. After agreeing to the con- tract with the Galaxy, he had a minor rebirth, and for a couple glorious weeks, returned to the Becks of a decade ago. .He hel~edReal Madrid win La ~i~a,heling speculation that he would not honor his * MLS contract. Technically he has, but he's appearing in England's lineup card more often than LA'S. Beckham flew to England for afriendly - a game that doesn't count - played 90 minutes, and . Live dose to campus at Jack~nvillePlace! ~eaturin~2- and Cbedroom fully-furnished flew back to America to play the next day. apartments, Jacksonville Place offers private bathrooms for each bedroom as well as washers Surprise, surprise, he got and dryers in each apartment. Community amenities include: hurt. Beckham has already.stated lighted tennis courts state-of-the-art fitness center that England cbmes first, no sand-volley ball court clubhouse with pool table and foosball table matter where the Galaxy's sea- sparkling swimming pool exciting resident activities son takes him. 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