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Proposed cuts to HOPE scholarship appear dead for year By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press "It was kind of a political thing. We didn't want to shot - or reconsidering it next year. The Legislature will "I think people need to understand the urgency, touch it right now," said Sen. Bill Hamrick, R-Carroll- adjourn this week. regarding these graduate degrees," said Hembree, R- ATLANTA - A cost-cutting measure that would've ton, who last year led'efforts to overhaul the growing The HOPE plan would limit all students to 127 Douglasville. kicked hundreds of college students off HOPE schol- scholarship to make sure it didn't one day outstrip semester hours, even for majors that require more The lack of action was good news to college students, arships before their studies were done appears lost for lottery revenues. hours than that. Hardest hit would be Georgia Tech, though. the year. Hemricksaidlawmakers should wait andseewhether where 13 undergraduate engineering degrees require At UGA, student body president Will Childs said The Senate has made no move to act on a House bill those changes are doing enough to save money. The more than 127 hours. HOPE scholars were willing to take cuts to save the that called for the lottery-funded scholarships to end revisions included an overhaul of how the required "B" Sponsors said the measure was mostly aimed at program, but the semester cap was unfair to students after four years. Most majors already have that cap, but average is calculated so that fewer students qualify. students in dual bachelor's/master's or doctoral pro- in longer-than-usual programs. a few programs require more courses. "We need to assure the public we're taking a careful grams, including about 200 pharmacy students at the "It would've forced students to choose a major based House members said the cut was needed to save and thoughtful approach and aren't going to be changing University of Georgia. Those students would have lost on finances. And that's just against the spirit of the HOPE money and to ensure fairness across different areas of the program every year," Hamrick said. up to a year of HOPE eligibility. scholarship," said Childs, a sophomore from Rome. study. But the proposal was unpopular with students, The semester cap proposal isn't likely to go away, Rep. Bill Hembree, sponsor of the semester cap Senators will probably take a fresh look at the semes- and some senators said, they weren't convinced yet that though. Sponsors say they may try to salvage the idea idea, said dual degree programs are growing, sapping ter cap idea next year, said Sen. Seth Harp, chairman of the cuts were needed. by tacking it onto an existing bill in the Senate - a long the scholarship fund. the Higher Education Committee. AROUND the HOUSE RAC expansion

• Baseball wins tenth straight with victory over underway ^rfe censored Georgia State Ground-breaking ceremony marks the : &9&** beginning of construction on the RAC expansion project Page 6 m> By March Thornton sobriquetfl @yahoo.com

The Georgia Southern Recreation Activity Center had its ground- breaking ceremony at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. This was a "big • A candidate for GSU'sSGA kickoff to begin construction," according to Campus Recreation and senate states his case Intramurals Director, Gene Sherry. There was a lot to draw students to the event-free food and drinks provided by Papa John's Pizza, «Students and leaders Subway and Coca Cola, raffle items from the University Store, free respond to the 2005 SGA tee shirts proclaiming "This RAC is for you" and live music from election lack of candidates members of The Chris Mitchell Band. Page 4 The reception began with words from Sherry, thanking all the Dallas Oliver/ STAFF committees, CRI Staff, architects and GSU community members that Senior art major Dallas Oliver had the name of one of his pieces (shown above) censored at a February made the expansion possible. Sherry then talked about the expansion, showing at GSU. There is currently no policy at GSU that gives the school the right to censor a student's saying," [the project] will add 130,000 square feet of indoor recreation artwork. You can see more of Oliver's uncensored artwork at his exit show, 'Dedicate to the Bear', this Friday, space that will require a newmain entrance. In addition, about 11,000 April 1, from 7 -9 p.m. in Gallery 303 Cocaine found in car's gas tank square feet of the existing RAC will be renovated. MC Anderson Park [the land upon which the RAC is built] will receive sand volleyball SLIDELL, La. - A reliable family car Student artwork at GSU UGA to alter mural that suddenly developed a tendency to courts, outdoor basketball courts, an outdoor pool, a band shell and decelerate, leading to the discovery approximately one mile of additional walking paths." that it had been driven for years with Sherry then introduced SGA President Charisse Perkins, who faces some challenges, brought complaints of $40,000 worth of cocaine stashed in spoke of the continuing tradition of today's student fees going to the gas tank. support and improve the lives of future GSU students. Perkins then policies allow freedom racist slur A suburban New Orleans family introduced President Grube. In a prior interview, Dr. Grube said of had bought the 1996 Toyota Camry By Josh Ken Special to the G-A from a used car lot in 1997. the project, "I think this is absolutely wonderful. I'm especially proud [email protected] "They hadn't had any major me- of all the student consultation [that went into the design]. I'm proud ATHENS - The University of Georgia has de- chanical difficulties with it until last of all our current students providing for the future." At GSU, there is no specific policy regarding cided to alter a wall-sized mural commemorating the week," he sheriff's spokesman James Students sat in bleachers beside the CRI Club Sport fields until censoring art. school's integration after complaints that it contained Hartman said Tuesday. In February at the University of Georgia, a mural a racist slur. When the car started losing the actual groundbreaking, when they formed a semi-circle around speed, it was taken to a mechanic, six golden shovels. President Grube shared a shovel with University. honoring the first black woman to enter the university The mural contained a photo of the former Char- who discovered two bricks of co- Attorney Lee Davis, whose work with bond lawyers, bankers and vari- was censored for containing a racial slur. layne Hunter, the first black woman admitted to the caine wrapped around the vehicle's ous government agencies made the expansion possible financially. The artist and others argue the censoring is a viola- university, pushing her way through a mob in 1961, fuel line.The wrapping had appar- Davis, a GSU alumni and former George-Anne copy editor, com- tion of First Amendment rights. Members of the UGA along with the highlighted quote of words shouted at ently come loose recently. mented on the expansion later, saying, "I'm just delighted [with the NAACP chapter were the deciding factor in removing the time: "Make way for the nigger." The car's owners are not involved the racial slur from the publicized artwork. in drug trafficking, Hartman stressed. project]. The campus will be proud. I'm just watching to see what The mural drew criticsm from some, including Their names were withheld in case will happen next." On Monday, UGA decided take the racial slur out members of the campus chapter of the National As- the owners of the stash come look- CRI Advisory Council member Tony Rouse is a senior and will not of the mural and replace it with other words. sociation for the Advancement of Colored People. ing for them. directly benefit from the expansion. When asked about this, he said, "We are an academic community and we have an Officials said Monday that the mural would be "Our investigators will now at- "When you attach yourself to a university like this, your experience obligation to our students to allow them to have full revised to change the quote to smaller type and us- tempt to work backward and see expression in their artwork," said Patricia Carter, chair where that vehicle had originated," is even better because you're doing it for the benefit of others." ing it in specific context from a book by Charlayne Hartman said. Students in the bleachers cheered as the ground was broken, of the GSU Art Department. Hunter-Gault, now CNN's bureau chief in Johan- showing as much enthusiasm as the ceremony participants. While there is no censorship rule, venues that house nesburg. In her 1993 book, "In My Place," she wrote: More OIA on Senior Kristi Ephrem said, "It's going to be a great facility, with the artworks do in fact have the right to censor works "As students call out NLer go home and a variety of Page 3 many opportunities for upcoming students. I will want to come back they deem obscene for their audience. other unoriginal taunts, I found myself more bemused just to visit the new RAC!" Dallas Oliver, a senior art major at GSU, had some than angry or upset." of his work censored in early February. As part of a "We believe these revisions represent an appropri- See ART, page 2 See MURAL, page 2 Wednesday HIGH 83° LOW Bush plays down political disputes Mostly Sunny Political turmoil in Iraq continues. Thursday Bush believes it can be resolved soon By Terence Hunt HIGH Associated Press 82° WASHINGTON- President Bush, on a day of political turmoil in Baghdad, acknowledged Tuesday that Iraqis are LOW divided over the future of their country but said the differences Isolated 6*|o "will be resolved through debate and persuasion instead offeree Thunderstorms and intimidation." "The free people of Iraq are now doing what Saddam Hus- Brian O'Connor/STAFF sein never could: making Iraq a positive example for the entire Middle East," Bush said in remarks in the Rose Garden. He spoke Calendar. 2 Leftto right: SGA President Charisse Perkins, CRI Advisory Council to an audience of Iraqi law students, members of the religious News Briefs 3 members Lashica Thomas and Tony Rouse, CRI Employee of the Year Matt RiceandCRI Program StatementCommittemember John community and others. Ron Edmonds/'AP Photo Opinions 4 Kim pose with GUS during Tuesday's ground breaking ceremony In Baghdad, the fledgling parliament failed to agree on who President Bush is applauded on Tuesday at the Classifieds 5 for the new RAC expansion project. This project will add 130,000 would be its speaker in a chaotic session that exposed deep White House by Iraqi nationals, some who live in Crosswords 5 square feet of new building while renovating 11,000 square feet the United States and voted in the recent Iraqi elections. Comics 5 of the current RAC building. • See IRAQ, page 2 Sports 6 * G A 3 The 2 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 CAMPUS — POLICE BEAT 03-21-2005 •Officers issued two traffic •Thomas Benjamin Haddle, 20, •Grant Peters, 21, of Southern warnings and assisted five of Polk Street, Marietta, Ga., was Pines residence hall, was charged motorists. * charged with underage drinking < with DUI, fleeing or attempting 03-23-2005 and obstruction of an officer. to elude, reckless driving, fail- •A student reported that several •Wesley Vernon St. John, 25, of There's ure to maintain lane, stop-sign textbooks and other items were Sandstone Lane, Auburn, Ala.,- < ■ ■ violation, driving too fast for removed from his vehicle in was charged with criminal no conditions, violation of Georgia the Marvin Pittman commuter trespass. Controlled Substances Act, and parking lot. •Officers responded to one fire- , disorderly conduct. 03-25-2005 alarm. Home •A Southern Courtyard resident •A vending machine was damaged 03-27-2005 at Building 805. reported a bicycle was taken from •Officers issued three traffic warn . •A wallet was taken from the —.Like the bike rack. ings and assisted one motorist. Henderson Library. •A Southern Pines resident re- 03-28-2005 ported a wallet was taken from •Twenty dollars was taken from •Karl Eric Esser, 27, of Donaldson,, theRAC. a room in the Southern Pines Place residence hall. Street, Statesboro, was charged •Officers investigated two traffic with driving with a suspended accidents, assisted three motor- •Officers issued one traffic cita- Now leasing at Statesboro Place! ists and responded to one fire tion and three traffic warnings, license, following too closely and. alarm. assisted five motorists and one driving with no insurance. Where will you be living this 03-22-2005 sick person, and responded to • A Winburn Hall resident report- ed a case of financial transaction fall? Statesboro Place offers •A stereo was taken from a one burglar alarm. 03-26-2005 card theft. 4-bedroom, fully-furnished vehicle in the Ceramics Studio parking lot. •Jeremy Vann Camp, 24, of •Officers issued two traffic cita- apartments, each with private •Several articles of clothing were Stadium Walk Apartments, tions and two traffic warnings, in- bathrooms and washers and damaged in the Veazey Hall Statesboro, was charged with vestigated three traffic accidents dryers. Other amenities in this laundry room. criminal trespass. and assisted four motorists. luxury student community include: March 30 - March 31 This form may be completed guages will hold its second anual online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To sign Southeast Coastal Conference on • High-speed Internet "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the the FAFSA electronically, the student Languages & Literature (SECCLL) • Clubhouse Rainbow is Enuf" and parent will need to obtain a PIN Thursday, March 31, through Satur- • Sparkling swimming pool 7 p.m. number, which can be requested by day, April 2, in the Nessmith-Lane • Resident activities This is a play — being performed visiting www.pin.ed.gov. Building. The keynote speaker is"'" • Tennis courts at the Black Box Theater — that The school code for Georgia Bettina F Cothran, associate profes- Southern is 001572. sor of German at Georgia Tech, who • Sand volleyball shows'what it means to be of color and female in the 20th century. Students must meet all deadlines will present "Preparing for Today's-* • Fitness center to be considered for Federal grants, Pluricultural Society: Perspectives • All-inclusive rent with loans, work-study and the HOPE and Practices." March 31 electricity, water and cable Scholarship. For more information, A special presentation by Reme- <*, Financial Aid deadline contact the Financial Aid office dios Gomez Arnau, consul of Mexico approaching at 681-5413. in Atlanta, titled "Mexicans in Geor- Reserve your room and choose The Financial Aid office reminds gia: Opportunities and Challenges," k . your roommates online. all students and parents that the March 31-April 2 will take place on Friday, April 1, at www.StatesboroPlace.com 2005/2006 application for Federal Foreign language educators to 1:30 p.m. Student Aid (FAFS A) is due by Thurs- meet at Georgia Southern For more information, contact day, March 31. The Department of Foreign Lan- Jorge Suazo at 681-0773.

IT1 Statesboro Place MURAL, FROM PAGE 1 1699 Statesboro Place Circle ate compromise among the various mural. Statesboro, GA 30458 GEORGE-ANNE interests, which range from concern In an opinion piece published last 912.681.2696 over the inclusion of a racial slur to month in The Red 8c Black, the campus Williams Center room 2023 concern that removing that word newspaper, Hunter-Gault said she P.O. Box 8001 would cloud the true historical impact hoped that students who raised the Statesboro, GA 30460 of those events," said Rodney Bennett, issue "will be part of a solution that * the interim vice president for student will allow those words to stand as a Liked By Many, affairs. reminder, however painful, that they Cussed By Some... Hunter-Gault was one of those aretheheirstoalegacyofstruggle.but \ Read By Them All who argued against removing the also of victory over bigotry." IRAQ, FROM PAGE 1 divides among the National Assem- As of Monday, 1,527 members of bly's Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish mem- the U.S. military have died since the bers who were elected Jan. 30. beginning of the Iraq war in March K Bush called Tuesday's session 2003, according to an Associated Press "another step on the road to a free count. Bush said Iraqi security forces society" and said the United States were taking on greater responsibility • looks forward to working with the in the fight against insurgents and MEET THE government that emerges. terrorists. "Iraq's new leaders are determined He said 145,000 Iraqis "have been , that the government of a free Iraq will trained and are serving courageously be representative of their country's across Iraq" and in recent weeks had diverse population," Bush said taken the lead in offensive operations The president said the National in places like Baghdad, Mosul and Assembly "includes people andparties Samarra. with differing visions for the future of "We will continue to train Iraqis their country. In a democratic Iraq so they can take responsibility for the r these differences will be resolved security of their country," Bush said. through debate and persuasion instead "And then our forces will come home of force and intimidation." with the honor they've earned." ART, FROM PAGE 1 class exhibit displayed in the Art altogeher. Building, the titleofOliver'sartpieces While some may see this as wrong, was amended to say"F**king Plastic." Carter said it is necessary in some The original title did not include stars cases. It would be inappropriate to * in the first word. depict sexual, racist or violent artwork "I didn't understand why my to young children. Venues aim art professor censored the tide of my towards their audiences. work. It's just language, and the only "It's a two way level of respect," said reason people see it as bad is because Carter, noting that artists and venues they want to. If people could just see must be able to respect one another in „ language as language, we wouldn't order to properly display art where it TODAY have this problem," Oliver said. "The will be appreciated. She went on to talk censored word was included in the about an art gallery held on campus a work, so I don't understand why the few years that caused a commotion. title had to be changed." "One of the pieces dealt, with slavery Oliver eventually was able to and the Confederate flag, another with MAUCH SO, 2005 have his work displayed with the sexual violence. A person was very of- correct title. fended that GSU would include that in "After arguing with the professor, thegallery." However when the gallery HUSSELL ririojf she told me that she could hang up the moved to Swainsboro, the two pieces " work, but that she could not put up were censored in the venue. ROTlTirEA the title with an expletive included in Censorship is notpracticedatGSU it. She told me that I could go back unless it is deemed too explicit for its ». and change the tide to read correcdy, audience. Even then, most artwork lOlM-irM and that's what I did." of that nature is not submitted to Carter said artists should respect younger galleries. ... ; Sponsored hy; the venue that will be presenting their Despite the que ons of censor- art. If the venue deems an artist's ship, the Art Departi ent strives to work is not appropriate for the audi- "embrace students' freedom to express Interfrat^mity Council (IFC) ence, they hold the right to censor the themselves wholeheartedly from all EORGE- Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3 menca National News Briefs "• Easter bunny gets Susan Whitson, press secretary for Laura Bush, said the first lady Moody airmen arrested for stealing, selling bulletproof vests pummeled had not seen the photo. She of- VALDOSTA - Three Moody Air them outside, Paulk said. Conaway and found he was wearing a fered a "no comment" after the Force Base airmen have been arrested ■Eighteen of the tan vests, that typi- bulletproof vest. • BAY CITY —The Easter Bunny is image was e-mailed to her. in an alleged scheme to take bulletproof hopping mad. Bryan Johnson, who cally are sold for up to $600, have been The investigation led police to five portrays the furry character at the vests from the base and sell them to recovered. nonmilitary individuals, all of whom - .Bay City Mall, says he was pum- Artillery overshoot drug dealers for $100 each. Base spokeswoman Lt. Jennifer were arrested on drug possession or meled in an Airman 1st Class Brian Aubray Gerhardt was not immediately able to trafficking charges. Police also confis- unprovoked lands in lawn Skelton, 22, was arrested on a charge of say on Tuesday what action, if any, the cated cocaine, marijuana and ecstasy attack on the theft by receiving stolen property and base may take against the airmen. She pills, including 10 pounds of marijuana PLEASANT GROVE — A 20-pound job. remained in Lowndes County Jail on said the men did not work in the bases and 150 ecstasy capsules at the home of artillery shell overshot its Provo Police say Tuesday. Airman Todd Louis Boutte, supply office but could not immediately Canyon avalanche target Wednes- Jimmy James Griffin Jr., 64, and Patricia the attacker 22, and Airman 1st Class Jared Wayne day by about three miles, explod- elaborate on how the men had access Louise Griffin, 54. was a 12- ing in the back yard of a couple Roberts, 21, were in military custody, to the vests or were able to move the Kapreal Griffin, 25, whose charges Michigan year-old boy Associated Press and piercing three said Sheriff Ashley Paulk. vests off the base. include marijuana and cocaine traffick- who sat on Todd Louis Boutte is one of three homes with shrap- Boutte and Roberts were accused The investigation began last week ing, possession of ecstasy and receiving Johnson's lap the day before {he Moody Air Force Baseairmen arrested of taking the vests from the base while •March 18 incident. nel. Remarkably, no when police arrested 36-year-old stolen property, turned himself into in an alleged scheme to sell stolen one was injured. Johnson, 18, suffered a bloody Skelton was accused of distributing suspected gang member Antonio authorities Tuesday, Paulk said. bulletproof vests to drug dealers. Now the Utah nose. He kept his cool during the Department of Qattack, deeming it inappropriate he would resign, noting the report's calling for state lawmakers to order Transportation for the Easter Bunny to fight back. Utah Superstar lawyer Annan refuses to quit is scrambling to findings that he committed no her feeding tube reinserted. Johnson told Bay County understand what went wrong and Johnnie Cochran dies U.N. over report wrongdoing. The former Democratic presiden- Sheriff's deputies that the boy hit make sure it never happens again. tial candidate was invited by Schiavo's "him in the face at least six times / LOS ANGELES, Calif.-Johnnie NEW YORK, N.Y. - Investigators The 105 mm shell was fired from parents to meet with activists outside before running away. L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal su- probing the U.N. oil-for-food program a Howitzer artillery cannon leased perstar after helping clear O. J. Simpson said Tuesday that Secretary-General Rev. Jackson prays Schiavo's hospice. from the U.S. military. The military during a sensational murder trial in Kofi Annan didn't interfere in the His arrival was greeted by some sends the shells pre-loaded with applause and cries of "This is about which he uttered the famous quote, awarding of a contract to a company with Schiavo's family Maxim plays prank seven packages of gunpowder. civil rights!" 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GEORGE-ANNE 4 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 PINION* Letters to the Editor SGA does have problem, but I'm not on a ticket and I SGA only In response to Ms. Perkins' comments, speeches and basking in their superficial glory. can't offer you free pizza campus involvement is not down, SGA in- It's superficial because it doesn't count. SGA is volvement is. in trouble, contrary to what Ms. Perkins may Drew Murray dealings with my kind, I was not very encouraged to apply here, She stated that SOAR and Eagle Enter- think. And it's in trouble because she helped guest columnist . but my perseverance and dedication paid off. tainment are currently experiencing a lack of it get there. [email protected] This year I was blessed to see that my hard work not only paid involvement and that couldn't be further from When the Ultimate Frisbee team raises What I can offer you is a commitment to work very hard for the off for me, but also for the future students of my kind when I was the truth. Eagle Entertainment is having a more money for the tsunami relief than SGA, betterment of Georgia Southern University in all opportunities that browsing on the admissions website and found a section just for benchmark year with concerts and shows and there is a problem. What has happened? The I am given. I am just running for a Senate position with the Col- home-schooled students who want to apply here. fully embodies what student involvement can five or so leaders of SGA forgot that they pick lege of Business Administration, but I truly feel that I can make a According to the website, the application process for home- be at its best. upapaycheckbecause they're supposed to do a substantial, positive difference for students and all who are a part schooled students includes the same steps that admissions decided to The SOAR program always experiences job. They stopped doing that job and yet they of this institution that I love. use when dealing with my case. I cannot help but feel proud of myself high student involvement and continues the continue to pick up paychecks. What do we, the As one of the first (completely K-12) home-schooled students for confronting an institution with a legitimate case and winning for rich tradition that it was founded upon. When students, expect? We expect change. We want to be accepted here, I know what its like to try something new or the betterment of myself, future students and the university. Ms. Perkins stated that SGA involvement the auxiliary affairs V.P to fight for parking. go against the grain. For years, I had heard the horror stories of That was probably my first major contribution to GSU, which was down, I'm assuming that she listed those We want the academic V.P. to be a part of the home-schooled students who tried to get into GSU. was even before I was enrolled. two organizations merely because misery positive academic change. And lastly, we want Since my first day of school, which was a breeze for me, I have loves company. But Ms. Perkins is right. our president to be a president, not a student enjoyed just about every moment of my educational experience here. SGA involvement is down because SGA ef- who only likes the feeling of power. This column is also directed'to the approximately Unlike my home-school experience, having professors teach the fectiveness is down and that is directly tied They're going to say they have.. .but we 15,000ofyouwhowil!notcastaballotinthisweek's subjects to me is very helpful, and the stimulation I feel from learning to leadership. know better. We're tired of reading about new topics, ideas and philosophies keeps me coming daily. Eagle Entertainment is a success because them in the newspaper and seeing them only SGA elections (since usually around 1,000 students I love to go to all the GSU games - football, baseball, basket- the five "team leaders act and perform in at special events. We want them to be on the vote). I would like to ask you for your vote, because ball, volleyball, etc. - as well as any event on this campus. Georgia manners that breed positive results. They beaten path working, something all of them Southern really gives you a bang for your buck throughout all the don't place themselves above their volunteers, have forgotten how to do. The fact that no I want to represent you. I am willing to stand up for programs it offers us if we will just accept the invitation to become instead, they act in service to them. SOAR is one except current SGA members ran for you as I have done in the past for myself. involved. The George-Anne has reported that student involvement much the same. These people don't care if SGA is not a fluke. We, the students, think on campus is down from previous years. I would like to, however, they're in the newspaper, but they do care if that SGA is a joke. It's supposed to serve, encourage those of you who are involved to keep doing what you the students had a good time or good experi- uplift and better. Something that SOAR and This university had abad reputation within the home-school com- do so well. ence. However SGA, especially this year, has Eagle Entertainment have nearly perfected. munity for discriminating againsthome-schooled students wanting Thank you DIMES, for the Tsunami Benefit; thank you Eagle hit a lull. It has become full of individuals Student involvement is not down. SGA ef- to enroll here. After it was announced that the College of Business Entertainment for the visible commitment that you all have to merely searching for recognition and awards. fectiveness is. Administration would start offering a BBA in Regional Economic providing students with a quality programs. Thank you Christian They care little about the students and more By the way, you SGA members can come Development (the field I have been drawn to my whole life), I was Alliance for the awesome Night of Prayer at the RAC Pavilion, thank importantly, the university. see us, students, during our office hours.. .we're more than excited to say the least, and I knew that this was where you CRI for the team-building lectures you offer. Thankyou to every Want proof? Listen to Luke Hearn. The always on campus and in class. I wanted to be. I only applied to Georgia Southern. student organization and student leader who proves to be committed current SGA candidates that are running un- After not hearing back from the university for a while, I decided to your fellow peers through your dedicated service. opposed could be using this time to really get Jason Morris [email protected] to suck it up and confront admissions about it. I was directed to a This column is also directed to the approximately 15,000 of you to a running start. Get out, shake hands and wonderful lady by the name of Laura Saunders. We worked together who will not cast a ballot in this week's SGA elections (since usually listen! Instead, they're preparing their banquet over the next several months to find the most legitimate way to ac- around 1,000 students vote). I would like to ask you for your vote, cept me, as well as others to follow. because I want to represent you. I am willing to stand up for you Through tons of paperwork and several meetings to find what as I have done in the past for myself. Lack of SGA candidates indicates works best for me and for admissions, we felt that we formed an I think it is time that our voices are heard by Parking & Transpor- outstanding and fair system of reviewing my application and future tation, Food Services, Financial Aid and other campus departments problem with leadership home-schooled applicants. After meeting with her department, she that are not satisfying us or treating us with respect. was able to inform me that a decision had been made to accept me I do not know how influential I will be or if campus departments After reading the article regarding Student Leaders tripled in number this year and our into GSU. actually take SGA seriously, but I will do my best to confront the Government Association elections on Monday, volunteer base peaked at over 100 students, For me, that was a feat, if not a miracle. Based on GSU's past issues that you face - the ones that need to be addressed. I was terribly disturbed with the facts that which makes us larger than the SGA Senate were thrown out. this year, and obviously more productive. Not Let me start by saying that I too am disap- only has Eagle Entertainment had increasing pointed by the low numbers in the race for membership, but also increasing participation THE GEORGE-ANNE SGA positions. Being a past senator of SGA at our events. With successful programs such and running under one of the most successful as Welcome Week 2004, Homecoming 2004, STAFF tickets in recent years, the turnout of the SGA Finals Feast, Laugh Out Loud, Vocal Awaken- For 77years, Georgia Southern's elections should be a concern to the student ing, The Money Tree, Outdoor Movies, The Official Student Newspaper body as a whole. Fist Annual Mr. GSU Scholarship Pageant I think it is a representation of what stu- and many more, attendance at our events The 200405 Editorial Board dents think of the SGA Administration and I increased dramatically and I am positive that Amanda Permenter, Editor-in-Chief disagree with the articles' statement that "The it is a representation of the leadership within Katie Glorieux, Managing Editor low numbers do not indicate that anything the organization. Adam Crisp, Hiatus Managing Editor needs to be fixed with SGA." If anything, the Because of increased membership in our Luke Hearn, News Editor low numbers indicate a strong problem with organization we have also been able to provide SGA and it goes far beyond apathy. Students more programs to the students of Georgia The 2004-05 Editorial Staff emulate greatness. They see their peers mov- Southern University. It's almost April, and Rachel Weeks, Assistant News Editor ing forward and trying to make a difference Eagle Entertainment is entering its most LaVene Bell, Photo Editor on campus which, in turn, motivates them to productive month yet, entitled "The Grand Ashley Stevens, A&E Editor do the same things if, not more. Finale," culminating with a major concert Trevor Long & Matt Rapp, Sports Editors As' a former SOAR Leader and current featuring number one Billboard Artist, 3 Anne McGuire & Krystle Jackson, Eagle Entertainment Team Leader, I do feel Doors Down. Copy Editors that I have served as a role model for students I am not in any way attempting to bash the and have been lucky enough to see the impact members of the SGA; I am simply stating facts. Staff Writers that I have made on Student Life. Becoming To go out and demean other organizations Jeff Allen, Ashley Bernloehr, Christina Cal- a member of the 2004 SOAR team, out of without knowing specifics is inappropriate loway, DeMarc Campbell, Cheryl Frost, Joe Goble, Eric Haugh, Emily Haymans, Krystle almost 100 applicants was quite a feat. But and offensive. Change begins with those Jackson, John Kuranda, Jessica Luber, Jenny those students becoming members of 2005 who have the ability to make a difference and Miller, Bert Noble, Danielle Powell, Brian Sax- SOAR team out of OVER 100 applicants says has a ripple effect. Maybe you should look ton, Brandee Thomas, Chuck Thomas, Kenny a lot not only about the 2004 SOAR team and to yoruself to increase involvement because, Cofer, Jason Burke, Brian Saxton, Russell Bush, Bryan Metcalf, Jennifer Maddox, Kristin their impact on this campus, but also a lot about clearly, you have the ability to do so. Miller, Marcy Thornton, Cory Walker, Casey what is to come from the 2005 team. Altman, Britt Davis, Jamie Galvin, Robert Eagle Entertainment has also seen excep- Brandi Stone Greene, Ryan Jordan, Wendi Barclay tional numbers this year. The application Eagle Entertainment Team Leader2004-2005 [email protected] pool for those interested in becoming Team Photography Trista Adams, Katie Anderson, Felicia Emanuel, Hillary Jones, SGA President Perkins responds to recent SGA and leadership controversies Ryan Moore, Brian O'Conner, Sarah I would like to address the confusion that came about due students involved, but students simply don't care. The SGA Executive Board has combined 20 years of SGA Parillo, Terrence Williams to Monday's article about the lack of candidates in the SGA I wish more people would apply for leadership positions. In experience. This Executive Board is very active on campus and elections. my fourth year on SGA we have made a huge impact on all GSU holds various leadership positions. The State Baptist Student Union Production & Graphics Services In that article I expressed my disappointment about the lack of students. The SGA has registered nearly 1,000 students to vote President, President of the Georgia Retailing Association, Vice participation and said it was due to the overwhelming amount of in Bulloch County alone. President of Professional activities for Delta Sigma Pi, and the (PAGES) apathy on campus. I also listed two other important organizations Because we registered so many students to vote, we passed a Treasurer of the Southern Sportsmen Association are all members , Sarah Banks on campus that are experiencing the same apathy: Eagle Entertain - resolution to the county judge to have a voter precinct on campus. of the current executive board. The executive board consists of This will make it easier for students to two MAP sponsors, one SOAR leader, two Pi Chi's for Sorority Advertising & Distribution Services I am proud of this current administration. We have impacted each and every voteandtheywohthavetowaitiniong Rush, and two Southern Ambassadors. (ADS) ■ _.L I • ••*.... ^i • TI i i r i. i . lines at the Kiwanis fair grounds. As a board we have also received numerous awards and rec- Marketing Director: LindseyTreadwell student through our various initiatives this year. The lack of candidates is not a SGA was also instrumental in ognition for our Leadership on campus: three Catch Rising Star Ad Reps: Banu Akgun,Drew Anthony, reflection of our leadership; it again is a reflection of the lackadaisical attitudes a state-wide effort against the mid recipients, one Southern Talon, two Dalmyr Price, three Who's David Brennaman, Caitlin Carter, semester tuition increase this year. Who, three Leadership and Service award winners. We also Angela Parker, Shea Roundtree so prevalent amongst our peers. As a result there was not a .tuition have four EDGE leadership graduates, two INSPIRE Leadership increase in January which saved each consultants, and one Lead Scholar. Letter and Submission Policy ment and SOAR. In no way was I questioning their leadership GSU student up to $500. This effort could not have been a success As you can see this current SGA Executive Board has proven The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and guest col- or involvement. I think they have done an awesome job and are without over 2,000 signatures we received from the student body. its leadership on SGA as well as on campus. As a Board we are umns from people both inside and outside proven leaders on campus. I do apologize if I offended any past We also had a textbook forum to discuss the high prices of text members of over ten different honor societies and boast an aver- or present SOAR leaders or Eagle Entertainment leaders. the GSU community. All copy submitted books and the low buy back rate. age GPA of over 3.4. This year's administration has done a great should be 250 words or less, typed, pref- There are 16,000 students at Georgia Southern University and The SGA has proven it can also entertain by having a sold job and the Leadership is undeniable. I hope this letter motivates erably sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word 76 students applied for SOAR this year and last year. I got this out show of GSU Idol and raising over $3,500 for United Way someone to take a more active role on campus. These are your format to [email protected]. information from a leader who served on the 2004-2005 SOAR at the same time. I am proud of this current administration. student fees. Take advantage of them. All submissions must be signed and team and is a returner on the 2005-2006 team. The SOAR team We have impacted each and every student through our various include a mailing address and phone num- sent letters to everyone's P.O. boxes, had tables at Lakeside and initiatives this year. The lack of candidates is not a reflection of ber for verification. The editors reserve the the Union and advertised everywhere possible, but still less than Charisse Perkins right to reject any submission. Submissions our leadership; it again is a reflection of the lackadaisical attitudes Student Government Association President 100 people applied in the last two years. They tried so hard to get so prevalent amongst our peers. [email protected] are run on a space-available basis. GEORGE-ANNE Wednesday, March 30,2005 5 CLASSIFIEDS, ETC. activities? Place an ad in 706-543-5497 for details. the G-A! SUMMER SUBLEASE Crossword 20 Announcements May-August, I'll pay $100 90 Education ACROSS 1 of your rent, you bay $299! 2 3 6 10 12 13 1 HAVING A meeting next 1 Play sections 7 S " Campus Club. Everything week? Place an ad in The 5 Conn, neighbor ' included. Call Tiffany 678- 5 , George-Anne to boost FUN & STUFF Visit our 9 Nina's sister 860-1232. ship your attendance! . 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Southern University announces its selection process newsgathering and writing, working in cooperation with served at least one year on the staff and should be familiar Shop! Call Now Toll Free 1- duplex, close to campus/tri- to choose student editors and managers of the 2003- the managing editors on staffing the news, features, sports, with magazine copy writing, magazine photojournalism, IF YOUR in the market for 888-255-6040 Ext 13400. angle. Call 912-871-4273 a new car, place an ad in 2004 broadcast and editorial boards of the university's photography and related departments, maintaining an as- layout and design of pages, and media law and ethics. The PART-TIME receptionist and leave a message. signment calendar for the benefit of all departments of the editor in chief is responsible for all editorial operations for the G-A to sell your old official student media (The George-Anne, Miscellany Maga- car fast. & data entry clerk need- SUMMER SUBLEASE newspaper, and other duties as assigned. The news editor each edition, which will be published as a supplement to ed: Mon-8a-5:30p, Tue, May-July. Large bedroom, zine, and Southern Reflector Magazine). Students interested in assists the managing editor or news in the preparation of the student newspaper, and will coordinate its publica- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Wed, Thurs 12:30-5:30, private bath, walk-in closet. applying for an elected position will be expected: to present (1) 1998. A/c, Power steer- and Fri-noon-6pm. Email $235/mo, plus 1/2 utilities. the front page for each edition. tion with the executive editor of the student newspaper. ing, PW/PL, CD player. a resume; (2) a letter of application explaining the candidate's Karen Lewis at Spelling Call 912-541-6933. The editor in chief serves as the chief executive officer of Automatic with 107,000 ASAP; karenl@snelling- qualifications and their plans or objectives for the media miles. Good condition. SUMMER SUBLEASE: MISCELLANY the magazine and is ultimately responsible for the total search.com. If you can't May 9th-August. 2 bed- position sought; and (3) a signed waiver (included with this Editor in Chief—The editor in chief should have content of each edition. Asking #3800. Call 912- work these EXACT hours, 489-1839. room townhouse in Cam- advertisement) which gives permission to the chairperson of completed two years of college work, at least one year at please do NOT contact. pus courtyard: big spa- cious rooms. Everything the Student Media Advisory Board to validate the candidate's Georgia Southern. The editor in chief should demon- 50 Auto Parts, Repair strate both the interest and the talent to create a quality DEADLINE: The deadline for the receipt of all applications 160 Miscellaneous for included, utilities all inclu- academic standing. Students may indicate the position(s) sive. Rent $439 for more publication which showcases the arts — literary, visual, MUD TIRES, Wild Spirit Sale sought either in their letter of application or on the waiver form. for any of these positions is Monday, April 4, at 5 p.m. Ap- info, call 404-273-6697. and, to the extent practicable, performance arts — on plications should be sent to Bill Neville, chairperson, Student RVT, 265/75/R16, only However, a separate application packet (a resume, a letter of behalf of the university's students, and to promote the 5K Miles on them, $300 FOR SALE: Costa del Mar FEMALE SUBLEASER application and a signed waiver) should be submitted for each Advisory Media Board, in care of Box 8067, or delivered in obo. Call Ross @ 912- Fathom Wave 580, $150 needed ASAPI of sublease arts in the university community through the staging of 481-2866. Obo. Call 912-678-1552. for just summer: May-Au- medium, if a student wishes to apply for more than one. various arts-oriented events. The editor in chief will select person to Room 2022, Williams Center. 1998-2000 Ford Ranger 2 WOOD FOR Sale. Call gust. 1 bedroom in 4 bed- contributors for the magazine. The editor in chief should room house. 5 minutes SELECTION AND TERM: The editorial and broadcast COMPENSATION: Payment rates for board members are wheel/ 4X4 Performance 912-681-9308, ask for be familiar with basic editing and design duties, as well as from campus. $210/mo boards will be selected by members of the committee based pending final budget approval by the Student Activities Budget Accessories 3" Body Lift Joyce. media law and ethics. The editor in chief is responsible for Kit complete, uninstalled, plus 1/4 utilities. Call Lau- Committee and the Student Media Advisory Board. PLAYSTATION 2 w/2 rie: 706-840-4865. on a majority of those voting, according to committee by-laws. all editorial operations for each edition, which will be pub- $120. Call 912-682-5957. games and controller $100 The term of office for the editorial and broadcast boards shall lished as a supplement to the student newspaper, and will INTERVIEW DATE: All candidates for board positions slim style. Call 678-687- SUBLEASE 1 room in extend through the end of the next spring semester. ~~~~52Bkyder~~~ 6035. Statesboro Place ASAP! All coordinate its publication with the executive editor of the MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY for interviews as follows: inclusive in a 4 bed/4 bath student newspaper. The editor in chief will be responsible sale, 21 QUALIFICATIONS: Specific qualifications for persons Candidates for the George-Anne, Miscellany Magazine, BICYCLE FOR 195 Personal apt. Call 912-227-1940 if for the total content of the magazine. and Southern Reflector must appear Friday, April 15. All Speed Mtn. Bike, Mon- interested. holding board positions are listed below. Prior experience goose brand XR100 ser- Interviews will be held at 3 p.m. in Room 2007 of F.I. Wil- Electronics HOUSES FOR rent now! may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications. The board SOUTHERN REFLECTOR ies, Great Condition, only Available in August. No liams Center (Upper Floor). 1 yr old, great for getting Sprint Sanyo positions for each medium are listed in ranking order. FOR SALE: pets! 24 hour repairs. Hood Editor in Chief—The editor in chief should have around campus, originally 8200 Picture phone/speak- Rentals 912-764-6076. THE GEORGE-ANNE completed two years of university work, at least one year $150 but asking $50 b/c er phone. Blue, $200 obo! Executive Editor — The executive editor should have never used. Call Drew 404- Call 912-681-1552. 3/4 BEDROOMS/2 bath, 409-9110. CHA; w/d hookup; less completed two years of college work, at least one year than 5 minutes to campus, FOR SALE: Haro Mosh 200 Pets & Supplies at Georgia Southern. The executive editor should have PP.' all appliances included, freestyle bike! $75 obo! served on a student publications staff one year and should 3 pet cages: new fireplace insert; deck APPLICATION FORM AND WAIVER Call 912-678-1552. FOR SALE: display capabilities required for the position, including de- INFORMATION: Questions regarding these positions should be directed to the advisors of the media: Ryan M, L, XL: $25-$60. Call on back of house. Call monstrable knowledge of basic journalistic and business 912-678-1552. Jason Williams @ 912- 60 Business 764-4462 to schedule ap- Honeyman(The GEORGE-ANNE) at 681-0172 or Box 8055; Mike Mills (MISCELLANY) at 681-0154or Box FREE COCKATIEL only practices and an understanding of media law and ethics. pointment. The executive editor is responsible for the preparation of a 8026; or Laura Kaloniatis (REFLECTOR MAGAZINE) at 486-7450 or Box 8026. Additional information and ?ppo rtunities 1 yr old with cage, stand, toys, etc.. Contact 912- commentary section for each edition. The executive editor interpretation of the qualifications maybe obtained from the chair, Bill Neville (681-0069 or Box 8067). SUMMER ADVERTISING 541-2066. 230 Roommates serves as the chief executive officer of the newspaper and Internship: Excellent Adver- « FEMALE ROOMMATE is responsible for the total content of each edition in con- Position(s) applied for (Please check ALL that are applicable): tising Sales and Marketing 220 Rentals & Real opportunity. Earn $3000- needed starting in July. sultation with editors in chief of companion publications. 2 br/2 ba duplex in quiet GEORGE-ANNE MISCELLANY REFLECTOR 8000 and gain allowable Estate Managing Editor for News — The managing editor for business EXPERIENCE neighborhood 3 mi from news should have completed at least one.yeaf at Georgia ( ) Editor in Chief ( ) Managing Editor/News ( ) Editor in Cheif ( ) Editor in Chief developing the Georgia SUBLEASER NEEDED: campus. $262+1/2 utilities. Pets allowed. Call Tina @ Southern and should have served at least one semester on ( ) Managing Editor/Operations ( ) News Editor Southern University Official Statesboro Place Apart- a student publications staff. The managing editor for news Campus Telephone Direc- ments. $335/mo. Cpmes 706-361-5154. should be familiar with basic journalistic practices such as tory. GREAT RESUME with washer/dryer and fully ROOMMATE NEEDED newsgathering and reporting practices, news and feature BOOSTER! Call April at furnished. Get personal spacious apartment! Quiet Students interested in applying for an elected position is required to present (1) a resume; (2) a letter of College Directory Publish- bedroom and bathroom! neighborhood. Rent $250, writing, copy editing and proofreading, photojournalism, ing, Inc. 1-800-466-2221 Call 706-436-1481. water included, cable split layout and design and media law and ethics. The manag- application explaining the candidate's qualifications and their plans or objectives for the media position ext. 600 www.campusdi- NEW HOUSE for rent. four ways. 1 mile from cam- ing editor for news will be responsible for coordinating sought; and (3) a signed waiver (included below) which gives permission to the chairperson of the Media rectory.com. 3 bed/2 bath. Available pus! For more info contact the editorial content in all sections of the newspaper, such NEED AN extra $18,000.00 august 2005. $825 per Marcus @ 404-374-3075. as news, sports, features, companion publications or re- Committee to validate the candidates academic standing. a year? Candy vending ro- month. Convenient to lated media and other duties as assigned by the executive ute. 50 locations. Cost GSU. 14 Henry Street. 250 SportsSpo & Stuff Students seeking a position on an editorial or broadcast board must have a CUMULATIVE GRADE $3000 1-800-568-1392 Call 912-682-4730. editor. The managing editor for news (with the assistance GOLF CLUBS for sale! or www.vendinthatworks. of the news editor) will be responsible for the preparation POINT AVERAGE of at least 2.0 and must not be on scholastic or disciplinary probation. If at any SUMMER SUBLEASER $50! Call 678-687-6035. com. needed for amazing house. of the front page. time a board member drops below these standards, that member must relinquish the position. Male or Female. Available 290 Travel Managing Editor for Operations — The managing 65 Camps & April 15th. Rent is $266.67 editor for operations should have completed two years of + 1/3 utilities. Call 912- college work, at least one year at Georgia Southern. The I. . do hereby authorize the Media Committee, in relation to the Counselors 601-1518. FUN & managing editor for operations should have served on above criteria for board positions, to contact the GSU student records representatives to validate 500 SUMMER jobs, 50 SUBLEASE ONE bedroom STUFF Visit our a student publications staff one year and should display camps, you choose! North- in a four bedroom at Sterl- capabilities required for the position, including demon- my academic standing for compliance. This validation may be at a time of application and at any east, USA. Athletic/Crea- ing for the summer May 10- Web site for list of places strable knowledge of basic journalistic and business tive counselors/coaches Aug 1, $370 all inclusive, time during the period I would hold a board position. needed; Sports, Water, cbl/wsh/dry/inter, pool, call to visit and things to do practices and an understanding of media law and ethics. Art; Apply on-line www. 770-374-8798. The managing editor for operations is responsible for the that are both education- Box No.. summercampemployment. 6 BED/5 bath next to Holi- overall day-to-day operations and office management of Signed. com; Carolyn©summer- day Inn Express for lease al and fun. On-line at the newspaper, its subordinate divisions (advertising, mar- campemployment.com; in August. Has everything 1-800-443-6428. http://www.stp.geor- keting and production), and all companion publications Eagle ID No. Date. you want. Call 912-764- or related media. The managing editor for operations 6076 or 912-682-7468. 75 Churches giasouthern.edu/fun- serves as the chief operations officer for the newspaper. SUBLEASE ONE bedroom in a 4 bedroom at Sterling stuff/ News Editor - The news editor should know basic LOOKING FOR a church E-Mail address for the Summer May 10-Au- with true worship? Whites- news writing and should be familiar with news sources 305 Volunteers ville Full Gospel Baptist gust 1, $370 all inclusive, on campus. The news editor should demonstrate news cbl/wsh/dry/inter, pool, call This (1) application/waiver form (or facsimile), together with a (2) resume' and a (3) letter of application for each medium Church is at 306 Shelby judgment and should have served at least one semester on 770-374-8798. YOUR ORGANIZATION in which a position(s) is sought, is due by Monday, April 4,2005, by 5 pjn. delivered to: Stadent Media Advisory Board, Bill Street. Come experience the staff of the paper. The news editor will be respon- interested in helping the Neville, chair, Room 2022 Williams Center Box 8067, GSU, Statesboro, GA 30460. Interviews are Friday, April 15. the full Gospel! Question? 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The • . 6 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Perfect ten for Eagle baseball Football wraps up another

By Eric Powell [email protected] The Georgia Southern baseball day of 05 spring practice team extended their winning streak to ten games Tuesday night, but it By Matt Rapp [email protected] wasn't as easy as the 10-4 final score Smiley and sophomore Jayson Foster to go... We lost three good players- would lead you to believe. After missing practice on Monday for the starting quarterback position. Albert Turner, Paul Collins and Clint "»« In a game which saw both team's due to rain, the Georgia Southern But with this recent injury, the Eagles Barber- but their leadership meant so coaches nearly ejected, the Eagles Eagles returned to work yesterday at are forced to look at freshman Melvin much more to us than even what they (16-7,8-0 SoCon) were able to outlast Paulson Stadium. Greer to fill the gap in practice. did on Saturdays. They helped pull the Georgia State with a strong collective Although it was business as usual, "He's stepping up, taking more group together and led by example," hitting night by the team with five GSU the Eagles couldn't help but notice the snaps now and he's looking good said assistant coach Brent Davis. batters having multiple hit games. missing player from the field. It was too," said Foster about Greer and his Returning starter Chad Motte is GSU started off strong against the junior quarterback Darius Smiley who performance. still out with his shoulder injury but Panthers (15-11) with four consecu- will stand and watch from the sidelines will likely be back for summer prac- tive singles that plated a pair of runs for most of the spring. "It's early but we've got a tice. Motte is expected to make a full in the bottom of the second which With a separated shoulder from long way to go." recovery for the fall. a tackle during Fridays scrimmage, All-Southern Conference line- gave them a 3-0 lead. Centerfielder -Brent Davis, assistant coach James Payne drove in the first run of quarterback prospect Smiley will men Lance Wayne and Travlis Sims the inning with his second hit of the probably miss the rest of practice will also return to the offensive line. But don't count Smiley out, as he 'ball game up to that point following this spring. Marcello Estrada, who redshirted his will possibly return to play in the Blue his double to lead-off the game. "I had dropped back to pass and I last season due to an Achilles injury, and White game on April 9. For the contest, the senior was 2-3 ended up having to scramble, so when recently moved ahead of second Team with a pair of walks. Grayson Hoffman/STAFF I was getting tackled, two other guys 0-line still needs tweaking AU-SoCori pick Sims on the depth After'Georgia State leveled the GSU first baseman Greg Dowling knocked a three-run homer in Eagles landed on top of me and drug my The Eagles offensive line has a lot chart at left guard. Wayne led the score in the top half of the third, the 10-4 win over Georgia State in yesterday's game. shoulder into the ground," said Smiley of work ahead of them with three key Eagles last year with 141 knockdown Eagles countered with two more runs after practice Tuesday. starters gone. blocks for the second consecutive in the bottom half of the inning. bases with one out in the bottom of Head coach Rodney Hennon This spring, all eyes have been on "It's early but we've got a long way season in a row. Junior second baseman Brett the eighth. argued feverously to no avail, and Pelfrey extended his multi-hit streak Senior third baseman Logan Phil- tensions were high as junior Greg to eight straight games with his solo ips was able to draw a walk bring a run Dowling stepped in with runners on in, extending the lead'to 6-4. El4 ssSSffi w home run to lead offthethird. second and third and two outs. #' The game slowed down for the It felt great (hitting the Showing his flair for the dramatic next few innings as the pitchers for and ability to hit with extreme power both clubs settled down a bit. home run), the guy hung one 'Big Bat' Dowling put his stamp on the GSU starter Josh Lairsey pitched up in a tense situation. It was game and gave his coach a chance to - a pair of scoreless innings after the great to see the guys all but- put the questionable call behind him u f third before being relieved by Everett with his monstrous blast to right center

',,■; ^'^T' Teaford in the sixth. ter-faced when I got home." field putting the game out of reach for Lairsey left the game after 5.1 -Greg Dowling, GSU first baseman Georgia State. innings, giving up three runs on six "It felt great (hitting the homerun), hits, while walking two and striking Jason Hurst then came up and the guy hung one up in a tense situ- *, out three. nearly ended any chances of a Panther ation," Dowling said. "It was great to The smooth sailing ended in the comeback with a shot to deep left field see the guys all butter-faced when I w \ eighth as Georgia State scored their that hit the top of the wall. got home." only run off Teaford, pushing the Only one run was able to score as Dowling went 3 - 5 in the game with score to 5-4 heading into the bottom the runners were tagging on the play, a team high four RBI's. of the eighth. and Hurst was caught in no mans land The Eagles will face the very same Looking for some insurance and was thrown out at first on a highly Panther team this afternoon at 4 p.m. ' I runs, the Eagles were able to load the questionable call. at J.I. Clements Stadium. "*' m y^2 A ^^g ^S Chase Lanier/STAFF *V Application deadline: GSU football players warm-up during Eagles'spring practice last week. Friday, April 1 by 4 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2022 « LeaderShape, a 6-day intensive leadership workshop, will take place July 31 - August 5, 2005 Monday, April 4,2005 Interact with 60 other college students from Georgia and discuss critical leadership issues. 10a.m.to3p.m. All full-time GSU students are invited to apply. For more information or an application visit the Leadership website Russell Union Rotunda at http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/leadership or call 871-1435. For more information call 871-1435 or come by the Volunteer Office inRussell Union Room 2022. i5m Come Check Out Volunteer Opportunities BE ^H and Other Student Organizations. 1 st Annual WITH Georgia Southern University STEVEN ZISSOU Scholarship Pageant Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31 » at 8 p.m. The Search for Prince Charming Russell Union Theatre for Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ONLY $21 FREE Admission!