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Thursday, March 10,2005 • Volume 77, Number 74
AROUND the HOUSE s Habitat for
• Eagles wrap up day three of spring practice Humanity's • Ultimate Frisbee Tournament comes to the 'Boro Collegiate Page 6 Challenge This year's Collegiate Challenge to • DeMarc Campbell speaks of condoms be the largest hosted in Statesboro
Special to the G-A ■ CampusProgress.org examins the effect of drug Instead of spending this Spring Break soaking up charges on fincial aid the sun on the beach, students from three different colleges will be coming to Statesboro to build houses for spring break as part of Habitatfor Humanity's Col- * Page 4 legiate Challenge. The three campus chapters make up the largest group itus ever to take part in Statesboro's Collegiate Challenge, at over 30 students. Students from St. Joseph's College Check out our guide on how Special to the G-A in Rensselaer, Indiana; to eat sushi 3 Doors Down (from left to right) Todd Harrell, bass; Chris Henderson, guitar; Matt Roberts, guitar and Brad Arnold, lead Gettysburg College in vocals.will be perfoming on April 27 at Paulson Stadium. Gettysburg, Pennsylva- "This week also nia and students from gives students a the University of Kan- great chance to sas will begin construc- ^x^. travel to a new loca- 3 Doors Down to perform at GSU tion on two houses in the Statesboro Pointe tion and spend time April 27performance to be held at Paulson Stadium subdivision. with their friends This year, more than Special to the G-A building a home." Page 10 never had a show in the stadium. The success will determine if other groups 12,000 students have Georgia Southern University will chamber of commerce had two country come to Statesboro. signed up to participate - Alynn Woodson, Collegiate u Challenge manager 0 'a. present a major outdoor spring concert shows there in early 90s, but this is the "We're entering a whole new era for in Collegiate Challenge featuring the top rock group 3 Doors first schooLsponsored event." GSU," said Cashon. "We hope to do this across the country, rais- Thieves steal empty safe Down at Paulson Stadium Wednesday, Organizers call 3 Doors Down an every year. We hope to have a good reputa- ing $8 million dollars to help build 450 houses. Students from the United States, FOSTORIA, Ohio - Thieves broke April 27. exceptional live band, which stands tion with this. We want to have students into an agency that serves the poor The show is the first performance of among the top concert draws in North say 'look who we had perform here.'" Canada and Japan will travel to more than 200 locations and made off with a safe. The only a major recording group at GSU in at America citing record sales of 12 million 3 Doors Down has had six No. 1 singles in the United States and Mexico. catch - the safe was empty. least five years,' say organizers, who add since its debut in 2000. 3 Doors Down - "Kryptonite," "Duck & Run," "Loser," "Last year students made such a difference by giv- "It is really quite comical," said this is the first school-sponsored musical recently released its third studio album, "Be Like That," "When I'm Gone" and ing one week of their time to help families," said Alynn Susan Simpkins, director of the Woodson, Collegiate Challenge manager. "Theweekalso Fostoria Bureau of Concern, "it was performance at the stadium. "Seventeen Days" (Republic/Universal). "Here Without You," - making the group very heavy, and they did us a favor "Widespread Panic performed here "Seventeen Days" debuted at No. 1 on one of the most popular and consistently gives students a great chance to travel to a new location by taking it." five years ago in Hanner Fieldhouse," said Billboard Magazine's top 200 albums successful rock bands in recent history. and spend time with their friends building a home." She said the agency had wanted Earl Cashon, who heads GSU's Office of chart Feb. 26. According to Billboard Magazine, they The GSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity is to throw out the safe but it was too Student Affairs. "Georgia Southern has GSU officials say this performances v big to move. See PERFORMANCE, page 2 See HABITAT, page 2 The thieves entered the agency through a back door after it closed for the day on Feb. 28 and took the u safe, which was in the office. They did manage to grab a small Dan Rather signs amount of money from the office's petty cash supply, police said. I off as 'CBS Evening More OIA on Page 3 News' anchor SHflKlfIG Q W By David Bauder Associated Press t "Good people are good because up the airwaves they've come to wisdom through NEW YORK- Dan Rather failure." echoed a word he once briefly used to sign off the "CBS Evening • -William News" - courage - in anchoring Students face changes with skepticism Saroyan the program for the final time after 24 years on Wednesday. By Adam Crisp In a brief statement at the Special Photo [email protected] end of the broadcast, Rather Dan Rather anchors his last paid tribute to Sept. 11 terror- Students, fearful that popular music and an CBS Evening News broadcast upbeat format might be pulled in favor of a more ist victims, tsunami survivors, from the CBS Broadcast Center conservative lineup, greet changes at WVGS with American military forces, the in New York on Wednesday. oppressed, those in failing health Rather began anchoring on pensive uneasiness. and fellow journalists in danger- March 9,1981. "I want it to still have that student feel to it - that ous places. whole young, excited feel that the station has had "And, to each of you," he said. Jennings remaining at "World over the last 31 years," said Stephen Yancey, the Friday "Courage." News Tonight." station's programming director. He seemed to savor each Bob Schieffer is Rather's Reed Smith, a broadcasting professor who has HIGH word of his signoff: "For the temporary replacement starting pushed for the Comm. Arts takeover, says students 70° 'CBS Evening News,' Dan Rather Thursday. CBS expects to name shouldn't worry. C-C3 reporting. Good night." a permanent anchor team to "I can assure everybody that we're interested in LOW Rather's reporting career succeed Rather in the coming serving students," said Smith. "We are interested Few Showers HJ spanned the Kennedy assassi- months. in finding out what they want from a campus radio nation to this winter's tsunami, Rather, 73, is returning to station in terms of styles of music. We are really going to listen to them and program it that way. Saturday and he's been the public face of full-time reporting for CBS s "60 Jared Siri/STAFF We're not talking about turning it into classical or CBS's legendary news division Minutes" broadcasts. Susan Ahls, a WVGS DJ, works in the studio. anything like that." HIGH since replacing Walter Cronkite He flashed a steadfast defi- on March 9,1981. ance in reminding viewers of But, students aren't sure whether to believe His first newscast included the phrase "courage." He was "I want it to still have that student feel to Comm. Arts' promises. They say that's mostly LOW a story about English girls mocked by some for using the because they've yet to have anyone from the it—thatwhoieyoung, excited feelthatthe department explain how the changes might affect Sunny 39° imitating the hairstyle of Prince word to end his broadcasts for a Charles' bride-to-be, Diana. On week in September 1986 before station has had over the last 31 years." the station. Wednesday, the lead story was giving up on the idea. "From what I've heard a lot of people say . Insic oil prices causing a bad day on For its first 20 minutes, (WVGS) will become all jazz, all NPR-type station Rather's final broadcast was all - Stephen Yancey, WVGS station director as opposed to playing contemporary music that News Briefs 3 Wall Street. He's the second of the three business. No one - Rather or college students want to hear," said Hendrix, who Opinions 4 men who dominated network correspondents John Roberts has worked at WVGS for about two years. "We've Sports 6 news for more than two decades and Anthony Mason - acknowl- been hearing some people say 'Oh, things won't Classifieds 7 to step down in four months. edged it was a special night. change,' but I have a feeling they are just telling Crosswords 7 NBC's Tom Brokaw exited in See WVGS, page 5 Comics 7 November, leaving ABC's Peter See RATHER, page 2
(912)-681-5246 • [email protected] Williams Center Rm. 2023 • P.O. Box 8001 • Statesboro, GA 30460 The EORGE-, 2 Thursday, March 10, 2005 Battered wings help battered kids ***'*.(«, M Annual 'War of the Mings'fundraiser benefits charities aimed at preventing child abuse
By Marcy Thornton the 'Boro," according to former Kappa to support the cause," echoed those [email protected] Delta president Ashley Turner. "This sentiments. year, over 8,000 wings were donated," Other events at the War of the Kappa Delta Sorority held its 22nd Turner said. That's up from 6,500 Wings included "Coca-Cola chugging annual "War of the Wings" yesterday, last year, according to Kim Sharp, for the girls, and hot sauce chugging a fundraising event for Prevent Child Shamrock Events project coordina- for the guys," according to Turner. Abuse America. tor for GSU. "The winners [received] dinner at According to Scottie Brown, Kappa A $5 donation gave students free Tubby s, and a night on River Street Deltas vice president of public rela- license to roam about the front lawn in Savannah," Turner said. tions, the "War of the Wings" is part at Kappa Delta House, amidst tables All donations went to Prevent of the sorority's national Shamrock piled high with wings. Trey Mosier, a Child Abuse America. Events. freshman, heard about the event from "Last year, Kappa Delta collected Each chapter has their own fund- some friends in Kappa Delta. $6,500," said Brown. "This year's goal is raiser, and over the years, Georgia When asked about his favorite between ten and fifteen thousand." Southern's "War of the Wings" has place for wings in Statesboro, he said, Sharp added, "Eighty percent of become a Statesboro staple. "That's what I'm here to find out." the donations stay local, in Bulloch "It's the [sorority's] biggest phi- Freshmen Ryan Saleevy and County, while twenty percent is dis- lanthropy. It's the talk of the town," Jonathan Pfeiffer were there "to find tributed nationally through Prevent Brown said. the hottest wings," while Nora Akers Child Abuse America." Seventeen local businesses do- attended "to support a good cause." As one participant said, "This is a nated their wings for the chance to win Twins Malcom and Marcus How- great program; eat some wings, save bragging rights as "the best wings in ard, who "came for the selection and some kids!" Effective learning to be topic for guest speaker
Special to the G-A Technology auditorium at Georgia Nevid directs the doctoral pro- Southern. gram in clinical psychology at St. "From the Luke Heam/STAFB The program by John Nevid, a John's and is the author or co-author Lab to the Class- professor of psychology at St. John's of several books and textbooks. room: the Four University, is designed to help teach- The program is open to the public Hanging sexual assault out to dry Es of Effective ers at any level. and admission is free. It is sponsored Learning" will He will discuss the "Four E's," by GSU's Department of Psychology Decorated T-shirts are on display in the Russell Union Commons and in the Rotunda as a part of the Clothesline be the topic of which are engaging interest; encoding and the Center for Excellence in Project, an effort launched in 1990 to raise awareness for sexual assault and domestic violence. Each shirt is deco- a special pro- information; elaborating meaning; Teaching. rated by a survivor, or by someone who cares about a survivor or victim of sexual or domestic abuse. The purpose gram on Friday, John Nevid and evaluating progress. Nevid will For additional information, of-the project is to bear witness to survivors and their experiences; help the healing process for survivors, their March 11, at 11 offer specific tips instructors can use contact Rebecca Murray at (912) families and friends, and for those who have lost a loved one to violence; educate, document and raise awareness; 681-5704. and to provide a network of support, encouragement and information for other communities starting their own < a.m. in the College of Information to foster effective learning. Clothesline projects. The shirts will be on display throughout the day, and will be taken down following the'Take Back the Night'rally, which begins at Hanner Fieldhouse at 5:30 p.m. and ends at the Russell Union Rotunda with PERFORMANCE, FROM PAGE I a candlelight vigil. HABITAT, FROM were the first debut act to ever have the school has invested over $ 100,000 PAGE 1 had a No.l single at four different in the venture. fj n radio formats simultaneously with "We had to put some seed money GEORGE-ANNE sponsoring one of the two houses. "Kryptonite," and the quartet went into it," he said. "It comes from student Habitat for Humanity is now regis- on to win the 2003 Billboard Music activity dollars. We feel sure we will HEALTH Williams Center room 2023 tering groups to help with construc- Awards for "Best Pop/Rock Group" recoup that money and put it back. t- P.O. Box 8001 ion; and '"Best■'Hot 100 Single" Hopefully it's going to be a break- Statesboro; GA 30460 " "We are schedulinggroups through Cashon s*aid the process of find- even show." SERVICES the end of the semester, so the sooner ing a "big-name" band to perform at Cashon says if ticket sales go ADVERTISING: they call, the more choices they have GSU began in Sept. 2004, with mass beyond the 10,000 attendees GSU is 681-5418 on' the schedule," said Vicki Davis, emails asking students to nominate expecting, that profit could be used STORY OR PHOTOS: executive director of Habitat for Hu- performers. In December, the list was to bring other big-name performers Quality • Caring • Convenient 681-5246 manity of Bulloch County. narrowed down and students were here. For more information, call Habitat FAX NUMBER: asked to vote. Tickets will go on sale on Wednes- for Humanity at 912-489-2076, or go "We had 80 groups on the list. We day, March 23, on campus at the 486-7113 www.georgiasouthern.edu/health to www.habitatbulloch.org. exhausted the whole list. It's been a athletics ticket office in the Cowart E-MAIL TO: long process that started back in Sep- Building on Lanier Drive near Paulson [email protected] fi tember," said Cashon. "We contacted Stadium and at the Russell Union. The B. the Black Eyed Peas and Rascal Flats. Cowart Building ticket office will be But the problem was that the band open Monday through Friday from would be available one week and they 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will accept cash, would cancel their tours. They'd make MasterCard or Visa. a record and then cancel their tours. The Russell Union location will be We were very luck to work it out with openMondaythroughThursdayfrom "Why does sex hurt so much?" 3 Doors Down. They are a band with 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will accept cash widespread appeal." only. Tickets may also be purchased From Escatawpa, Miss., 3 Doors by phone at 1-800-GSU-WINS and Down consists of Brad Arnold, lead online through the band's Web site, vocals; Matt Roberts, guitar; Todd www.3doorsdown.com. Harrell, bass; and Chris Henderson, On the evening of the concert, the "Why is my period so painful? guitar. stadium will open at 6 p.m. and the Tickets for the concert will be $20 show will begin at 7 p.m. for Georgia Southern students (a limit Georgia Southern has welcomed of four tickets per ID) and $30 for many major music acts to campus the general public. All seating will be over the years, including the Roll- "What is wrong with me?" general admission. ing Stones, Tina Turner, the Allman Cashon said the school has given Brothers and REM. This concert is "seed" money to help bring the band sponsored by Eagle Entertainment, to Statesboro. He said this money the student programming board of will go toward printing of tickets and Georgia Southern University. advertising. Although he hesitated to For additional information, con- We have the answers release an exact dollar amount, he said tact (912) 486-7270. to your questions. RATHER, FROM PAGE 1
Rather's exit comes at a low ebb broadcasts. Williams called him a in his career. Rather took much of "very tough competitor" and a friend The Women's Surgery Center at Statesboro OB/GYN the public blame for a discredited "60 of nearly 20 years. Minutes" story last fall about President On "Wo'rld News To ~e t," Jen- Specialists is a private, outpatient facility dedicated Bush's military service, and he's a dis- nings noted the National Guard story. tant third in the ratings behind NBC's and said ABC took no pleasure in the to treating women with problems like: Brian Williams and Jennings. pain it caused its competitors. He has been a target fordecades of When the lights went down at CBS' • pelvic pain • heavy menstrual bleeding conservatives who accuse the media of broadcast center on Manhattans West bias, since his coverage of the Nixon Side, CBS News President Andrew • painful intercourse • endometriosis White House during the Watergate Heyward and correspondents Ed era, and many have exulted in his Bradley, Vicky Mabrey, Jim Axelrod painful periods abnormal PAP smears recent misfortunes. and Rita Braver offered toasts, a But he had his supporters, too. spokeswoman said. Marian MacNeil of Windsor, Ca- Rather drank from a glass of "Wild Visit us today at www.thewomenssurgerycenter.com lif., said she watched Rather regularly Turkey" bourbon. and admired him. "I feel terrible the Meanwhile, a CBS affiliate in or call 871-2000 for an appointment. way he's being treated now," MacNeil northern Michigan that had said it said. "I think they're smearing a would let its viewers decide whether good reputation and overshadowing it should run Wednesday's prime-time Our physicians and surgeons are all Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. his 50 years. I hope he's able to rise CBS tribute to Rather backed off those above this." plans. The station in Cadillac, Mich., Both Jennings and Williams paid said Wednesday its poll had been Personal. Professional. Caring. Answers! tribute to Rather at the end of their grossly misinterpreted. • •
The ATIONAL Thursday, March 10, 2005 3 .. Only in America National News Briefs Teen gives student the courthouse because no dogs Truck driver in immigrant smuggling case faces death penalty were allowed. semen-frosted Prosecutor Robin Green said HOUSTON, Tex. - The dfiver boy. Two others died later. immigrants as they kicked out a she apologized to the brother for of a tractor-trailer carrying more The driver, Tyron Williams, faces signal light and cried for help, Rodri- brownies any inconvenience, and added: than 70 illegal immigrants was the 58 counts of harboring and trans- guez said, Williams demanded more "The dog was friendly enough and COEURD'ALENE —A teen- most "heartless and evil" member of porting illegal immigrants. money from other ring operators probably would have been a very ager has agreed to admit to three a smuggling ring because he didn't If convicted, he is the only one because he feared his human cargo cooperative witness." counts of disturbing the peace af- help his passengers as they slowly of 14 defendants who could receive would damage his truck. ter anonymously sending semen- died, a prosecutor said Tuesday the death penalty, which federal law The trial of Williams, 34, a Jamai- frosted brownies to Boater survives in his opening statements at the allows in fatal smuggling cases. can citizen who lives in Schenectady, a fellow student. man's trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel N.Y., had been postponed four times The recipient dam fall When the truck was discovered Rodriguez told jurors that Williams since its original January start date shared the treat AUSTIN — A boater got the ride abandoned at a truck stop about 125 deliberately avoided learning the because of appeals over the possible with two other of his life when he fell overboard miles southwest of Houston in May number of people the smugglers death penalty. teens, police said. Associated Press and was swept through a flood- 2003,17 of the people inside had died put in his truck as part of his effort The U.S. Supreme Court declined The teen Tyrone Williams, center, tries to gate of a dam. later told School of dehydration, hyperthermia and to not get caught. to hear the case on Monday. avoid the news cameras at the end of Authorities said the man and a Idaho Resource Officer suffocation, including a 5-year-old Rather than help the desperate the first day of his trial Tuesday. female com- JeffWaltherthathe panion were got the idea of putting his semen to boating on on the brownies from the movie ■ '^■j A Lake Austin Bill would allow parents to 'sanitize'videos "National Lampoon's Van Wilder," ^^^H ^^ on Monday in which characters send pastries WASHINGTON-Abillthatwould distributors of technology for DVD ^^f when the filled with dog semen to a frater- let parents and children filter the curse players that would skip movie scenes ^ boat's motor nity house. lexaS quit and the words, sex scenes and violence out of deemed offensive. The student was arrested and current car- movie DVDs moved closer to approval In addition, the bill, called the booked into a juvenile detention ried the boat up against the Tom by Congress on Wednesday. Family Entertainment and Copyright center. Miller Dam. The House Judiciary Committee on Act, would create new penalties for A security guard atop the dam voice vote gave the legisLaon its endorse- criminals who use small videocameras threw a rope to the woman and ment, sending it to the full House. •to record and sell bootlegged copies of guided her to a rescue boat, but The Senate passed the bill earlier first-run films. Woman takes time Dirk Hoekstra fell into the water. this year. If representatives now pass it If the bill becomes law, people He said he managed to take a without changes, it would go to President convicted of using cameras to bootleg being millionaire good breath before he went under. Bush for his signature. movies could face as much as three He said he surfaced a quarter- to The legislation was introduced years in federal prison plus fines, with INDIANAPOLIS —Barbara a half-mile downstream from the the sentence doubling to six years upon Lennen took her time being a dam, made his way to a house on because Hollywood studios and direc- multimillionaire. shore and called 911. tors had sued to stop the makers and a second conviction. The mother of four carried the winning ticket for a $19.9 million Pow- erballjackpotinher wallet for two days after the drawing before checking the numbers. Indiana Lennen, 28, bought the ticket at a convenience store near her El- IHt \ hmWs ONI/ wood home, but didn't look to see whether she had won until her fa- ther-in-law told her Monday night that the store had sold the jackpot ikdiKJom/ibatb OMMHIIIIHII winner for Saturday's drawing. Lottery officials on Tuesday gave Lennen a $663,000 check as the * 1-866-450-3700 first payment on a 29-year annuity WGDDIAhDS for the jackpot. 100 Woodland Drive off 301 South ?r 5TATE5B9R? woodlandsofstatesboro.com Backstreet Boy charged with DUI o bedroom/ 2 bath Wafk-in cinca*~ 2 6tS er HUNTINGTON BEACH — Back- 9i^ 'nks Alarm System ^fc-speed internet in rooms Cab/e street Boys singer Nick Carter was & H80 Voleyball court charged Tuesday with drunken -inclusive Option driving, prosecutors said. Carter, 25, faces one count of driving under the influence and one count of driving with a blood alcohol level above 0.08, said Assis- tant District Attorney Ted Burnett. Carter was scheduled California to appear for an April 13 arraignment, but could send his attorney instead because the charges are misdemeanors, Burnett said. He could face fines of nearly $1,500, license restric- tions and informal probation, if convicted. managemenf Carter was behind the wheel of a vehicle observed committing an unspecified traffic violation when ^kordrtotoGSU Resort-style pool Computer lab Clubtouse poljce officers stopped him Satur- Planned,esident activities Basketball^ day about 7:30 p.m. downtown, police said.
Prosecutors bark up " bod' you \i\ to Live AIMKK wrong tree
BENTONVILLE — Prosecutors hoping for a witness in a murder case to roll over were barking up the wrong tree. They sent out a batch of subpoenas for anyone who had contact with Albert K. Smith while he was ■ jailed await- ing his murder trial. One of Arkansas those sub- poenas went out to 5-year-old Murphy Smith - Smith's dog, it turned out. Prosecutors realized the mistake on Tuesday after the defendant's brother brought in Murphy to answer the subpoena and a deputy would not let them into The oldest continuously published newspaper in Bulloch County www,.stp.georgiasoutherjfcdu
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Of&i;$-ir&^&&h TRAFFIC TicKeTS? Go DOWN THe Good live music returns? HALL To THe IO COMMANDMeNTS MoNUMeNTCLOTHeRAN VeRSiON) Statesboro has a strong musical legacy. If we wanted to, we could live TiLL You ReACH THe KoRAN DiSPLAY. up to it and put Athens to shame. TAK6 A U&rT AND CoNTiNUe PAST Unfortunately, we can count on one hand the big mainstream artists THe BUPDHiST SHRiNe UNTIL YoU who've performed here over the last five years. see THe IO COMMANDMENTS Let's see... there was Ludacris about four years back. Sister Hazel MONUMeNTOTewiSH VeRSiOhO. played Legends back in 2001 and 2002.The acclaimed bluegrass band Go FUGHT AT THe AZTEC SACRi- Nickel Creek graced the PAC stage in 2003. FiCiAL ALTAR AND ON TOTHe Technically, we suppose you could count Jennifer Nettles. She and ViSHNU STATue, WHOSe THiRD her band used to frequent clubs that've been gone so long most of you ARM POINTS TO A DooR BfiTWeeN probably don't rememberthem, like Blind Willies. Miss Nettles nowheads THe DRUiD STONeHENGe R6PLJCA up the successful country gr&up Sugarland, whose song "Baby Girl" is AND THe IO COMMANDMeNTS tumbling through rotation on all the country stations. MONUMeNT OCATHOLiC VeRStON). Of course, these examples are few and far between. Who is to blame? THe MONK iNSiDe WILL DiRECT Not students. Not directly, anyway. Actually, we've spent the last five YOU FROM THERE • years paying penance for the mistakes of those who were here in spring of 2000. That's when notorious jam band Widespread Panic played Han- ner Fieldhouse and caused... well... widespread panic. Anyone with even a sliver of sense about pop culture should have known that band has a highly codified group of fans - followers, if you will - and their activity of choice involves a plant that begins with M, ends in A and has a "arijuan" in the middle. Needless to say, the Widespread show was a disaster. Thousands of Relationships &Sex fans brought drugs on campusand university officials vowed neverto let us have fun again, completely ignoring the fact that it was as much the %:«;,: si** nitwit's fault who booked the gig as it was the not-so-bright potheads c/\f\iiN\3 xjr..; v/0riQ0ins who attended it. Believe it or not, Statesboro hasn't always been this clueless about Condoms: a few guys love em, most of us toler- Whatever the brand, the standard rules apply: matching acts with venues and bringing quality entertainment to the ate em. And, for some of us, using them can be a Don't Use condoms that are ancient (they all come masses. Back in the 60s and 70s we actually hosted The Rolling Stones, real bummer. with an expiration date), and don't use ones that have Otis Redding, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers. Not to mention And let's face it, guys: getting them out of the been exposed to heat or have sat around out of the the fact that we're the place about which Blind Willie McTell wrote the package and into position can be a royal pain in the package. Don'tusenaturallambskin condoms, as their "you-know-where." microscopic pores can let viruses through. song "Statesboro Blues." But knowing something about them can make And even "lubricated" rubbers aren't always lu- Now, as today's front-page headline indicates, Statesboro is finally using condoms less a necessary evil and more just bricated enough without some extra-slippery help, so getting another big concert. OK, so it isn't exactly the band we would've an integral part of good sex. slather on that lube. And make sure it's water-based, chosen, but 3 Doors Down holds more fame than any of the other acts For one thing, not all condoms are alike. not just "water-soluble." Any kind of oil or grease can we've seen around here lately. Manufacturers churn out a staggering variety of quickly break down latex, leading to system failure. DeMarc Campbell This could be our chance to get the ball rolling on an impressive the things, from ultra-thin to extra-headroom, and Many guys find that squirting a bit of lube into Columnist music scene in the'Boro. But students have to get involved and make it even gaily-colored ones that can make Mr. Happy the tip before the rubber's rolled down adds to their happen. The last twenty years have shown us one thing for certain: It's look like a pinata. enjoyment, but don't overdo it, lest the condom slip not going to happen on its own. The man who's unhappy with his condoms might off and end up God-only-knows-where. In any case, do well to shop around. Like snowflakes, no two hanging on to the condom's base when pulling out people are identical, so matching one's particular is always a good idea. CAN YOU anatomy up with a jimmy hat can be a matter of Though oral sex isn't a particularly efficient way to trial and error. transmit HIV, other STDs can be more easily passed SPECIFIC? There can be genuine, noticeable differences in that way, and in both directions. Cautious types who sensation, and not everyone prefers the same type. use rubbers while "playing the flesh flute" should V For instance, the poetically named Rough Rider brand use non-lubricated ones, such as the Gold Circle has a ribbed texture. It increases sensation for some non-lubed. Getting a mouthful of the spermicide men, while others think the condom's too thick, and Nonoxynol-9, found on many condom varieties, is it makes a woman feel a bit sore after a while. particularly nasty. There are flavored condoms, too, You'd think the ultra-thin varieties would be but not everyone likes the taste of artificial strawberry more comfortable, but that's not always the case. milkshakes or banana splits. Standard thickness condoms might feel even better There's one type of rubber that's not rubber at all, for some guys, and thinner latex does decrease a but polyurethane, a material that is stronger than condom's strength. latex, transmits heat better, doesn't smell weird, and
See CAMPBELL, Page 5 Drug provision to higher-ed act makes college aid go up in smoke
By Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow But, in an unprecedented move, the drug CampusProgress.org provision's author, Rep. Mark Souder (R-Indiana) has offered just such counsel. He has also sponsored A1998 amendment to the Higher Education Act a bill that, he says, would clarify the amendment's Letter to the Editor has denied or delayed aid for thousands of students original intent so as not to apply retr . and now politicians on both sides of the aisle want roactively. Another bill, sponsored Georgia reaps harvest of Republican legislature reform. The provision, tacked onto the form by a by Rep. Barney Frank, a Democrat For the first time since reconstruction Geor- as a "modest expenditure." He must have As any recent applicant for federal financial 1998 amendment to the Higher Education from Massachusetts, shoots for full gia has a majority Republican legislature. It is either forgotten or never known what it was aid knows, there's one question on the FAFSA that repeal. At this point, it seems like Act, has denied or delayed aid for more than no surprise to me that one of their first acts was like to barely scrape by while in college and requires no calculator or old tax forms: "Have you the only question is whether this to slash education funding. What a ludicrous that the idea of saving a large amount was ever been convicted of any drug offense?" 157,000 applicants to date. And this number amendment will be reformed or act, considering that when you think of the laughable because, heck, you gotta eat and A "yes" could make you ineligible for aid, even if doesn't even take into account the many stu- . entirely excised-and when. schools that produce the best and brightest, clothe yourself. But it's OK, Meredith knows the conviction resulted from smoking a joint through dents who are discouraged by this question More than 180 organizations Georgia isn't a state that first comes to mind. where his paycheck comes from. And didn't your braces by the school playground. The provision, have called for the provision's full from applying for aid in the first place. Think MIT, Penn State, Stanford, etc. (Is it Republicans just vote down a proposal increase tacked onto the form by a 1998 amendment to the repeal, including the ACLU, the coincidence that these states have Democratic in minimum wage? Higher Education Act, has denied or delayed aid NAACP, the National Council for Higher Education legislatures?) But, alas, Georgia does finally have a re- for more than 157,000 applicants to date. And this and the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universi- In an age when China and India are produc- spectable, God fearing Republican legislature number doesn't even take into account the many ties. The Washington-based organization Students for ing many times more engineers than America, now. And the last thing they need are more students who are discouraged by this question from Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) was formed largely in one would think the LAST thing to do would science oriented students in their schools that applying for aid in the first place. reaction to the provision, and now has 124 chapters be to cut finding for those fortunate folks who can ask questions and challenge their radical Sjnce taking effect in the fall of 2000, this law has at universities throughout the country. have the ability to study such a challenging views (yes, I am a proud Atheist). Remember achieved an unpopularity approaching the farcical. In According to Scarlett Swerdlow, SSDP's executive course. Common sense would dictate that the Enlightenment? Congress, defenders of the amendment as it's currently director, "The drug provision just doesn't make any you provide more incentive to attract those All I can say is, you get what you ask for. enforced are about as hard to find as opponents of sense. Taking a student who has made a mistake with who can study these courses rather than take supporting our troops. drugs, or has a problem with drugs, out of school that incentive away. Mike Kennedy It certainly doesn't reflect well on a law when its [email protected] only increases the likelihood that they're going to What an insult to every working student own author suggests suing the federal government when Chancellor Meredith referred to tuition over its current implementation. See DRUGS, Page 5 THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF For 77 years, Georgia Southern's Official Student Newspaper Letter and Submission Policy The 2004-05 Editorial Board The George-Anne welcomes letters to Staff Writers Amanda Permenter, Editor-in-Chief Photography Advertising & Distribution Services the editor, story submissions and guest Katie Glorieux, Managing Editor Trista Adams, Katie Anderson, Jeff Allen, Ashley Bemloehr, Christina Cal- (ADSJ columns from people both inside and Adam Crisp, Hiatus Managing Editor Felicia Emanuel, Hillary Jones, loway, DeMarc Campbell, Cheryl Frost, Joe Marketing Director: Li ndsey Tread well outside the GSU community. 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The EORGE-J Thursday, March 10, 2005 5 DRUGS, FROM PAGE 4 to have problems." Statistics from the sion so that it applies only to students Federal Bureau of Prisons confirm currently attending school. Souders Georgia Southern University presents: that the relationship between recidi- office refused to comment. vism rates and education is, not very As Congress dallies, campus activ- surprisingly, inverse. ism bustles. In addition to lobbying, Women's Awareness Month The Higher Education Act, en- SSDP chapters have urged their acted in 1965, was instituted with a schools to reinstate aid for victims noble goal: to "expand postsecondary of the drug provision. At Hampshire, education opportunities, particularly Swarthmore and Yale, these efforts MarCi for low-income individuals." The Act have succeeded. March 10, 2005 Movie: Iron Jawed Angeh continues to fund Pell Grants, work- Another front is state aid: although Assertivenessfor Women Gscar®-winner Hilary SWank leads an outstanding cast study programs and loans. the drug provision technically dis- This program will give practical instruction on how mtheinspirational true story of two womerrwho dared The impact of the drug provision qualifies students only from federal women can learn to assert themselves ink positive and to mala stand for womer^s rights, and ended up shap- ends up being discriminatory to the aid, a number of states use the FAFSA effective manner. «| \_4 ing thefuture ofjynerica very people the Act itself is supposed to process applications, rendering Facilitated by Dr. Prentiss Price 1 to help, argues Joe Racalto, a spokes- 7 p.m. jRangll UilllL^he.ater some students de facto ineligible for 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. RusseH Union Ropm 2084 person for Rep. Frank, because "it state aid. Certain SSDP chapters aim March 24, 2005 directly targets those families that to disentangle eligibility for state and Take Back the Night March & Rally {Issues Affecting Women I cant afford education." federal aid. The SSDP chapter in New 5:30 p.m. Tjhis roundtable dffcussion exploring issues Effecting Its also racist, says Students for Mexico, in collaboration with the Begins at Hanner Field House and end ^S Women including career choices, women's-rights, Sensible Drug Policy's Swerdlow. Af- Commissioner of Higher Education, at the Russell Union. family, and medical issuesv! . JH^j rican-Americans and Hispanics end is developing a waiver form, to debut To be followed by the Candlelight Vigil and Facilitated by: Dr. Lorraine Gillipin up with a disproportionate percent of in fall 2005, which would allow stu- dismantling of the 2005 Clothesline Display 11 a.m.—12 p.m: Russell Union Room 2041 drug convictions. Who gets convicted dents spurned by the feds to entreat Sponsored by jihe College of Education and the of drug charges is at best arbitrary New Mexico for financial assistance The Value of a Woman Multicultural Student Center. ■ and at worst discriminatory. SSDA's anyway. This forum will explore how women are viewed and IK w /..--■■'' Web site states that while African- valued at Georgia Southern University iy:h 29] 2005 Americans make up 13 percent of the THELAW 7 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Russell Union Room 2048 ;Bay Recep$ population and 13 percent of drug "A student who has been convict- ring Women Across Campus users, they account for 55 percent of ed of any offense under any Federal March 21, 2005 I are interested in attending please RSVP to, all drug convictions - which means or State law involving the possession Health Care Table For Women ly Anderson at 912-681-5409^ that a far higher percentage of Afri- or sale of a controlled substance shall Learn about diseases and health issues affecting women iis business casual. can-Americans end up ineligible for not be eligible to receive any grant, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Russell Union Commons i R#sell Union Room 2080 financial aid. loan, or work assistance under this Unlike, say, murder (which, activ- title during the period beginning on March 22, Maria 29, 2005 ists point out, would not disqualify the date of such conviction..." She is...Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Stop ml Violence: Sexual Assault Awareness FAFSA applicants), drug charges are This program will begin by exploring the contributions Attendees will hear information about rape prevention discretionary-not typically reported CampusProgress.org is a multi- that women have made both past and present and the and what to do in case you are raped. Free key chains to the police, with arrests depending media Web publication produced by future role of women in society. There will also be a will be given to the first 250 attendees. more on chance and circumstances Campus Progress aproject of the Center presentation on the evolution of women's style of dress 6 p.m. Russell Union Theater and location of the offense. for American Progress, a liberal think and clothing. Sponsored by Revision and the Bulloch County Sexual The retroactive character of the tank. Readers may write to the author 7 p.m. Russell Union Theater Assault Task Force law is universally maligned. Souder at: 805 15th Street NW, Suite 400, has blamed its "misapplication" on the Washington,D.C. 20005,orviae-mail March 23, 2005 March 30-31, 2005 Clinton administration. His proposed at [email protected]; Web The Equality of Women and Men Play: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide "Souder fix" would modify the provi- site: http://www.campusprogress.org. This program will discuss the equality of women and When the Rainbow is Enuf men from the spiritual perspective of the Bahai Faith Passionate and fearless, Shange" s words reveal what it CAMPBELL, FROM PAGE 4 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Russell Union Room 2080 means to be of color and female in the 20th century 7 p.m. Black Box Theater be used with oil-based lube. Guys with latex allergies, who can't wear standard rubbers, can use the polyurethane kind. 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Although your guy may boast that he's so well-hung he has to use extra-big baggies, like Magnums or Maxxes, the very biggest condoms are only a measly three-quarters of an inch longer than the snug-fit varieties. Sure, they're less constricting Announcement - Student Media Positions Selection 2005-2006 for the more generously endowed, but they're no guarantee of porn-star proportions. The Student Media Advisory Board of Georgia and photographers, provided training in the basics of at Georgia Southern. The editor in chief should have newsgathering and writing, working in cooperation with served at least one year on the staff and should be familiar It's like everything else in the Wonderful World of Condoms: Don't go Southern University announces its selection process to choose student editors and managers of the 2003- the managing editors on staffing the news, features, sports, with magazine copy writing, magazine photojournalism, photography and related departments, maintaining an as- layout and design of pages, and media law and ethics. The by the advertisement. Open the package and give the merchandise a try. 2004 broadcast and editorial boards of the university's signment calendar for the benefit of all departments of the editor in chief is responsible for all editorial operations for official student media (The George-Anne, Miscellany Maga- newspaper, and other duties as assigned. The news editor each edition, which will be published as a supplement to WVGS, FROM PAGE 1 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- applying for an elected position will be expected: to present (1) the front page for each edition. tion with the executive editor of the student newspaper. us that so we won't cause a fight." trying to get to the bottom of it," said a resume; (2) a letter of application explaining the candidate's The editor in chief serves as the chief executive officer of qualifications and their plans or objectives for the media MISCELLANY the magazine and is ultimately responsible for the total In truth, said Smith, GSU couldn't Jimi Hendrix, WVGS's manager. "I've position sought; and (3) a signed waiver (included with this Editor in Chief— The editor in chief should have content of each edition. afford anNPR (National Public Radio) heard people say July 1 is not for sure, advertisement) which gives permission to the chairperson of completed two years of college work, at least one year at and I've heard some people say that it's the Student Media Advisory Board to validate the candidate's Georgia Southern. The editor in chief should demon- affiliate, nor would the university or strate both the interest and the talent to create a quality academic standing. Students may indicate the position(s) DEADLINE: The deadline for the receipt of all applications Comm. Arts want to take WVGS in a done deal. And that's the problem; I publication which showcases the arts — literary, visual, 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- and, to the extent practicable, performance arts - on that direction. haven't talked to anybody that really However, a separate application packet (a resume, a letter of plications should be sent to Bill Neville, chairperson, Student behalf of the university's students, and to promote the Advisory Media Board, in care of Box 8067, or delivered in "First of all, there isn't the money knows either way and can give me a application and a signed waiver) should be submitted for each arts in the university community through the staging of , person to Room 2022, Williams Center. for it to become a public radio station definitive answer." medium, if a student wishes to apply for more than one. various arts-oriented events. The editor in chief will select contributors for the magazine. The editor in chief should COMPENSATION: Payment rates for board members are becauseNPRhas certain requirements Fearing the unknown, a handful SELECTION AND TERM: The editorial and broadcast be familiar with basic editing and design duties, as well as pending final budget approval by the Student Activities Budget boards will be selected by members of the committee based that you have to meet," said Smith, who of WVGS staffers aren't taking any media law and ethics. The editor in chief is responsible for Committee and the Student Media Advisory Board. on a majority of those voting, according to committee by-laws. came to GSU 10 years ago. "President chances. all editorial operations for each edition, which will be pub- 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 Grube wants the station to reflect a Hendrix says he has enlisted the extend through the end of the next spring semester. coordinate its publication with the executive editor of the MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY for interviews as follows: student newspaper. The editor in chief will be responsible Candidates for the George-Anne, Miscellany Magazine, positive image for the university. So, help of the Student Government As- QUALIFICATIONS: Specific qualifications for persons for the total content of the magazine. and Southern Reflector must appear Friday, April 15. All in that regard, we are thinking about sociation and alumni to protest the holding board positions are listed below. Prior experience Interviews will be held at 3 p.m. in Room 2007 of F.I. Wil- changeover. He's upset, he said, not may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications. The board doing regular news — which hasn't SOUTHERN REFLECTOR liams Center (Upper Floor). been the case in the past. We want to because he sees it as inherently bad, positions for each medium are listed in ranking order. Editor in Chief — The editor in chief should have completed two years of university work, at least one year be a journalistic outlet as well." but because he feels Comm. Arts . THE GEORGE-ANNE Executive Editor -- The executive editor should have Aside from adding more news, hasn't allowed any comment on the completed two years of college work, at least one year Smith said he and the other broad- proposal. at Georgia Southern. The executive editor should have served .on a student publications staff one year and should casting faculty have no desire to make "Major people weren't contacted; APPLICATION FORM AND WAIVER display capabilities required for the position, including de- INFORMATION: Questions regarding these positions should be directed to the advisors of the media: a massive overhaul of the station. Bill Neville wasn't contacted; SGA monstrable knowledge of basic journalistic and business Ryan Honeyman (The GEORGE-ANNE) at 681-0172 or Box 8055; Mike Mills (MISCELLANY) at 681-0154 However, one change might involve wasn't contacted; I wasn't contacted. practices and an understanding of media law and ethics. The executive editor is responsible for the preparation of a or Box 8026; or Laura Kaloniatis (REFLECTOR MAGAZINE) at 486-7450 or Box 8026. Additional infor- So, they kind of did it under wraps,'' removing a student as the head of the commentary section for each edition. The executive editor mation and interpretation of the qualifications may be obtained from the chairperson, Bill Neville (681-0069 station's operations. said Hendrix. "Our biggest concern serves as the chief executive officer of the newspaper and is responsible for the total content of each edition in con- or Box 8067). "With the new system we are is that right now it's the student-run sultation with editors in chief of companion publications. looking to have a faculty member voice of Georgia Southern and it's Managing Editor for News - The managing editor for Position(s) applied for (Please check ALL that are applicable): not going to be the student run voice news should have completed at least one year at Georgia GEORGE-ANNE MISCELLANY REFLECTOR here in our department be the station Southern and should have served at least one semester on ( ) Editor in Chief ( ) Managing Editor/Operations ( ) Editor in Cheif ( ) Editor in Chief manager," said Smith. "That person anymore. It's going to be the Comm. a student publications staff. The managing editor for news ( ) Managing Editor/Operations ( ) News Editor would be consistent over years of time. Arts voice." should be familiar with basic journalistic practices such as newsgathering and reporting practices, news and feature Students, regardless of how long they Some students might drag their writing, copy editing and proofreading, photojournalism, 1. Students interested in applying for an elected position is required to present (1) a resume; (2) a letter of are there, will continue to come and go feet, but Stephen Yancey, who admits 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 but there will be a standard sound." he sees the change more positively ing editor for news will be responsible for coordinating the editorial content in all sections of the newspaper, such sought; and (3) a signed waiver (included below) which gives permission to the chairperson of the Media than others, says he's open to the "Obviously we teach broadcasting, as news, sports, features, companion publications or re- Committee to validate the candidate's academic standing. so we have faculty who have well over process because it could lead to bet- lated media and other duties as assigned by the executive editor. The managing editor for news (with the assistance 2. Students seeking a position on an editorial or broadcast board must have a CUMULATIVE GRADE 50 years experience in broadcasting. ter training. 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 And sotheideaisthattheycan provide "A lot of people say there isn't any of the front page. money in radio, but there is," said Managing Editor for Operations - The managing time a board member drops below these standards, that member must relinquish the position. professional advice for WVGS," said editor for operations should have completed two years of Bourland-Davis. "There has been a Yancey. "If you aren't trained right, college work, at least one year at Georgia Southern. The I, do hereby authorize the Media Committee, in relation to the significant change in the quality (for you aren't ever going to make any managing editor for operations should have served on above criteria for board positions, to contact the GSU student records representatives to validate a student publications staff one year and should display the better) at the station over the last money." capabilities required for the position, including demon- my academic standing for compliance. This validation may be at a time of application and at any year and a half since we have been Theresa Thompson, vice president strable knowledge of basic journalistic and business time during the period I would hold a board position. involved. Before, we weren't involved of student affairs and enrollment practices and an understanding of media law and ethics. The managing editor for operations is responsible for the Box No.. in the station at all, and it was sort of management, said that any student, overall day-to-day operations and office management of Signed. a free rein." regardless of major, will be able to have the newspaper, its subordinate divisions (advertising, mar- keting and production), and all companion publications Eagle ID No. Date Student managers at WVGS say a major role at the radio station. or related media. The managing editor for operations they know little about what exactly "It's still run by our students. It's serves as the chief operations officer for the newspaper. clearly understood that the station News Editor - The news editor should know basic E-Mail address_ a Comm. Arts takeover will mean. news writing and should be familiar with news sources However, based on the rumors they've will be a teaching tool but any student, on campus. The news editor should demonstrate news ■ This (1) application/waiver form (or facsimile), together with a (2) resume and a (3) letter of application for each medium heard, they don't like the plan. regardless of major, can still apply judgment and should have served at least one semester on in which a position(s) is sought, is due by Monday, April 4,2005, by 5 p.m. delivered to: Student Media Advisory Board, Bill the staff of the paper. The news editor will be respon- Neville, chair, Room 2022 Williams Center Box 8067, GSU, Statesboro, GA 30460. Interviews are Friday, April 15. "The main problem is that I have for the process and take part," said sible for all newsgathering and reporting'operations of heard two different opinions and I am Thompson. the newspaper, including recruiting reporters, writers, GEORGE-ANNE 6 Thursday, March 10,2005 Upcoming Ultimate Frisbee Athletic Eagle Baseball falls to tournament comes Events to the Statesboro By Bryan Metcalf In case you are stuck in [email protected] Statesboro over spring eighth-ranked Georgia Tech The Georgia Southern Ultimate break, show your support for Frisbee Club will be hosting a tour- your favorite athletic team. nament at the end of spring break GSU Athletic Media Relations March 19-20 at the RAC fields. A/larch 11 ATLANTA - Georgia Southern's This is the fourth year that GSU luck against Georgia Tech just keeps has hosted the event, and it has come Men's Tennis hosts getting worse. The eighth-ranked to be one of the top tournaments in Hampton Yellow Jackets scored 15 of their the nation. Seventy different teams 2 p.m. 17 runs with two outs, handing the from across the country will be Eagles a 17-6 loss Wednesday at Ross competing in roughly 200 games Chandler Stadium. With the loss, GSU over the weekend. Four teams from March 11 falls to 0-3 against the Yellow Jackets the tournament will qualify for the Baseball hosts Davidson this season. nationals this May. 7 p.m. Georgia Tech plated five runs Ultimate Frisbee is a relatively in the second inning, four coming unknown sport, but participation with two outs. Tyler Green lined a has been increasing in recent years. March 12 two-run single up the middle and It has been one of the fastest grow- Women's Tennis hosts Jeremy Slayden ripped a single past ing sports in the country, currently Appalachian State first baseman Greg Dowling scoring involving over 300,000 participants playing for more than 300 collegiate Noon another run. GSU (6-7) took advantage of wild teams. pitches to score twice in the third in- Ultimate is played seven-on- March 12 ning. Brandon Ponder drew a leadoff seven and combines rules from other Baseball hosts Davidson walk and took second on Jeremy various sports. The goal is to pass the 4 p.m. Beckham's sacrifice bunt. disc down the field in an attempt to James Payne lined a single up get a completed pass into the op- the middle, putting runners on the posing teams' end-zone for a score. March 13 corners. Ryan Turner threw a wild Games are self-officiated based on David Caselli/STAFF pitch and Ponder raced home, just sportsmanship and integrity of the Women's Tennis hosts GSU senior Logan Phillips fouls off the pitch during the Eagles 2005 season opener against Georgia Tech. East Tennessee State beating the tag. Jason Hurst struck players involved. out but the third strike bounced away GSU's club is of the best-kept Noon from catcher Matt Wieters. Payne in the seventh off Brent Stephens' of relief, allowing just one hit, four combined for seven RBI. Starter Ryan secrets at GSU. In 1999 the club was leaped over Turner's tag to score the sacrifice fly. Logan Phillips delivered walks and three strikeouts. Both teams Turner (2-0) gave up three runs off founded with just seven members, March 13 second run. a two-run double with two outs in turned an inning:ending double play four hits in five innings. enough to field a team. Now the Baseball hosts Davidson Relief pitcher Kyle Harrison got the eighth. ' in the first. GSU stranded 10 runners The Eagles open Southern Confer- club has over 40 participants and 25 two of the first three batters out in Hurst extended his hitting streak while Tech left 13 on base. ence play on Friday night, hosting competing members. 1:30 p.m. the third. However, the Yellow Jackets to 22 games thanks to a single past Tech's Steven Blackwood scored Davidson at J.I. Clements Stadium in a They have earned Best Club of (13-2) went on to score seven runs the Georgia Tech third baseman in three runs while Slayden and Green three-game set beginning at 7 p.m. the Year honors for the many things off six hits that frame. Green lined a the seventh. Dowlingfinished2-for-3 they have done, most of which have March 14 Box Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Men's Tennis at UC Irvine two-run double then Slayden drilled with a pair of walks. Payne and Ponder gone unnoticed. This year the team a two-run blast, eventually taking a scored two runs apiece. GSU 0 0 2 1 0 0 12 0 6 7 2 got involved with Tsunami Relief 4 p.m. F^b 12-2 lead. Starter Mike Chiciak (0-1) allowed &—r*GATech 0 5 7 0 0 0 4 1 X 17 17 3 efforts as their community service Beckham had a RBI groundout in five runs off four hits in two innings. project. W: Ryan Turner (2-0) L: Mike Chiciak (0-1) March 15 the fourth then GSU scored another Thomas Turner pitched 2.2 innings Practice is held three nights a Baseball hosts Georgia week on the club fields at the RAC. The team travels to other tourna- 6 p.m. Eagles wrap up day three of spring football practice ments around the nation in addition to hosting their own. March 16 ByMattRapp Last fall, the squad traveled to [email protected] Injury Report Men's Tennis at backposition continues and willlikely two good quarterbacks competing, so Charleston for the "Chuck-town Georgia Southern football squad come down to the wire sometime we probably won't know who will start Three GSU players will not partici- Throw-down" hosted by College of Loyola Marymount finished their third day of spring prac- before the game opener in Boston. until game time." pate in spring drills due to injuries. Charleston. 4 p.m. tice yesterday at the practice fields. Last season, the Eagles passing The Eagles are fortunate to have All-American lineman Chad The tournament at GSU has been With the team in full pads, some game proved effective with the help All-American Jermaine Austin re- Motte underwent off-season shoulder coordinated entirely by members March 16 Eagles looked a little rusty as players from receivers Teddy Craft and Jayson turning to lead GSU on the ground. surgery. He is likely to return in time of the club. Games will at the RAC managed to drop passes through their Foster. Foster is on the other end this In 2003, Austin was selected as the for fall practice. Fields and also at Mill Creek. The Baseball hosts Georgia fingertips and fumble handoffs. spring, competing for the starting QB Southern Conference's Offensive Slotback Lynon Jefferson also tournament has drawn some of the 4 p.m. "Team's looking very ragged," said role against Darius Smiles. Player-of-the-Year and secured All- had surgery on his shoulder during best schools in the western United head coach Mike Sewak after practice "We like throwing the football. It American status from the Associated the off-season and will miss all of States as well as the east. Among March 18 on Wednesday. "But it is spring prac- opens up the running lanes a lot better Press (second team). spring practice. those attending are Oregon State, tice and they do have 12 days left." as we saw last year'said Sewak. The Eagles are set to practice on Defensive back Roger King also Colorado State and Chico State from Track and Field at Filling the holes from last years When asked about the quarterback Thursday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at suffered shoulder injury. He is set to California. GSU will also host the Seminole Relays graduates, the battle for the quarter- situation, Teddy Craft said," We've got Paulson Stadium. undergo surgery later this spring. regionals on April 1. Tallahassee, Fla.
March 18 Canseco, McGwire, Giambi subpoenaed by congressional committee By RONALD BLUM Canseco, Fehr and Manfred had Women's Tennis at Associated Press . agreed to testify. Manfred would speak CONGRESS STEROIDS Gardner-Webb Jose Canseco, Jason Giambi, Mark on behalf of baseball commissioner 12:30 p.m. McGwire and four other current and Bud Selig. former players were subpoenaed "The remaining witnesses, how- March 18 Wednesday to testify before a con- ever, made it clear - either by flatly ■ gressional committee investigating rejecting the invitation to testify or Baseball at steroids policy, a move the sport's by ignoring our repeated attempts to East-Tennessee State leadership vowed to fight all the way contact them - they had no intention 7 p.m. to court. of appearing before the committee," Curt Schilling, Sammy Sosa, Rafael committee chairman Rep. Tom Davis ALDERSON CANSECO FEHR GIAMBI MANFRED MCGWIRE Palmeiro and Frank Thomas also were and Rep. Henry Waxman, the ranking March 19 subpoenaed to appear at the March Democrat, said in a statement. Women's Tennis at 17 hearing of the House Government Thomas said Monday he would South Carolina State Reform Committee along with play- testify, but the sport's formal response Noon ers' association head Donald Fehr, to the committee on Tuesday said he baseball executive vice presidents was declining the invitation. Rob Manfred and Sandy Alderson "The committee will conduct a % March 19 and San Diego general manager Kevin thorough, fair and responsible inves- Baseball at Towers. tigation. It is important the American East Tennessee State Stanley Brand, a lawyer for the people know the facts on baseball's baseball commissioner's office, criti- steroid scandal," Davis and Waxman PALMEIRO SCHILLING SOSA THOMAS TOWERS 2 p.m. cized the committee for an "an abso- said. "And it is important that all AP Photo lutely excessive and unprecedented Americans, especially children, know Seven baseball players and four officials were subpoenaed Wednesday, March 9, to testify before a congres- March 19 misuse of congressional power." He about the dangers of drug use. Consis- sional committee investigating the sport's steroids policy. They are: baseball's executive vice president Sandy Golf hosts Schenkel said the committee was interfering tent with our committee's jurisdiction Alderson, former player Jose Canseco, players'association head Donald Fehr, New York Yankees'Jason Giambi, with the federal grand jury investiga- over the nation's drug policy, we need baseball's executive vice president Rob Manfred, formerplayerMarkMcGwire, Baltimore Orioles'Rafael Palmeiro, E-Z-GO Invitational tion in California into illegal distribu- to better understand the steps MLB is Boston Red Sox's Curt Shilling, Orioles'Sammy Sosa, Chicago White Sox's FrankThomas and San Diego Padres tion by subpoenaing Giambi, a grand taking to get a handle on the steroid general manager Kevin Towers. All are shown in these recent file photos. March 20 jury witness who might have to testify issue, and whether news of those steps Women's Tennis at at a trial. - and the public health danger posed Brand wrote, adding that the commit- individual players and other members sional sports? And what are we doing "Not even the Iran-Contra com- by steroid use - is reaching America's tee was requesting "highly private and of the bargaining unit." do stop this, because it is a felony. What UNC Charlotte mittee attempted to do that," Brand youth." sensitive information." Another congressional hearing on is the baseball commissioner doing?" 1 p.m. said. Brand, a lawyer for the commis- "The right to the privacy of this steroids is scheduled for Thursday, Stearns, chairman of the House Brand and Manfred said baseball sioner's office, wrote to the committee information outweighs any asserted when the House Energy and Com-, Commerce, Trade and Consumer March 20 will attempt to fight the subpoenas. on Tuesday saying the hearing and interest in the vhealth problems merce subcommittee is to hear from Protection subcommittee, said Selig Brand said that to enforce the sub- what he termed "overly expansive" Baseball at stemming from the use of steroids witnesses, including labor lawyers was invited to speak at the hearing poenas over baseball's objections, document requests "present signifi- and other performance-enhancing from the commissioner's office and the but declined. Stearns said Davis' com- East Tennessee State the committee would have to vote cant constitutional and institutional, drugs,'" Brand wrote. NFL, and representatives of the NCAA mittee "cannot legislate; they're just an 1 p.m. to approve them along with the full concerns about the underlying validity Brand said the committee request and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. oversight committee." House of Representatives, and a U.S. and proprietary of the committee's "goes to the unprecedented and, we "We're trying to get to the bottom "We can legislate," Stearns said. Attorney would have to certify them. inquiry. March 20 must add, destructive length of seek- of the steroid problem," Rep. Cliff "We're trying to understand whether If that happened, Brand said the fight "It is not clear to us how the ing actual testing results (and) shows Stearns said. "Are they being used in legislation is needed. We're obviously Golf hosts Schenkel over the subpoenas would head to U.S. committee'sjurisdiction encompasses no consideration for the legitimate high school? Are they being used in disappointed that Selig did not want E-Z-GO Invitational District Court. the privately negotiated drug policy," privacy concerns of MLB, the MLB PA, college? Are they being used in profes- to show." ■
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All rights reserved. 9 -Thursday, March 10, 2005 The George-Anne Impersonator plays Michael Jackson in E! trial re-enactment Shows recap days courtroom testimony and in "Scary Movie 3," says he's gotten a good review from the real Michael Jackson. By Scott Flander of the trial, legal analysts come on Several years ago, Moss was per- KRT Campus and discuss what the audience just forming outside the Hollywood Wax saw, and then there's another short You have to feel a little sorry for Museum. He spotted Jackson in the' re-enactment. longtime Michael Jackson imperson- crowd, watching. It's a half-hour show, and so far ator Edward Moss. The singer, Moss says, was dressed there has been about eight minutes He's in the role he was born for like a woman from India - a dress, a of re-enactment a day, though E! - playing Jackson in E! Entertainment scarf over his head, even a red dot on president Ted Harbert said in an Televisions nightly j-enactment of his forehead. Moss recognized him interview it could run eventually as the singers child-molestation trial. anyway - the nose was a tip-off. much as 15 minutes. And all Moss can do every night is "I went over to him and said, 'Mi- Since the program (and trial) sit quietly at the (re-created) defense chael, can I talk to you?' He said, 'You're table. began last week, some TV Want to really good, but I have to go.'" He doesn't have the critics have not been kind, see it? When Moss tells this story, he does chance to sing, to dance calling the re-enactment The programs Jackson's voice perfectly. If Jackson Brandon Hickman, E! Entertainment TV/AP Photo - he can't even imitate cheesy and boring. takes the witness stand, the re-enact- In this photo released by'E! EntertainmentTelevisio actor Edward Moss portrays Michael Jackson during taping are broadcast at But it seems to be get- Jackson's sad-little-girl 7:30 and 9 p.m. ments could be a thriller. of E! News Presentation: The Michael Jackson Trial'Monday, Feb. 28, 2005. ting better each day. And voice, because the real on weeknights, Michael Jackson hasn't with a wrap-up a re-enactment - with testified yet. at 10 a.m. Sat- commentary following That's not to say Moss urday (all times - is actually not a bad isn't trying. Lord, is he EST). way of leading the viewer trying. through key points in He's super-alert, watching every the trial. move in the (re-created) courtroom. One drawback is that the show He raises his eyebrows, smirks, darts re-enacts testimonyfromtheprevious his eyes from one person to another day, a delay that's necessary to give the - he's doing an entire performance actors time to prepare. barely moving his head. But it's still fun to watch Moss. And SAVE WITH YOUR BONUSCARD! i It's a challenge, Moss admits. if Michael Jackson eventually takes the "I'm bringing his emotions witness stand... though," he said in an interview. "He's Moss says he's not focusing on , proud and confident that he's going to that possibility; he's just trying to do be proven innocent, and I'm trying to the best he can each day. Even if he keep that presence." doesn't have a speaking part. Since cameras are barred from He notes what Jackson wears to the real courtroom, E! has built a set court each day, and tries to recreate BI-LO has KEGS to GO! in Hollywood to look exactly like it, the outfit - using a sewing maching and hired look-alike actors to play the in his dressing room. lawyers, witnesses and the judge. Moss, who's been impersonating Torino's Using actual trial transcripts, the Jackson for 10 years - including on actors re-enact a couple of minutes "Mad TV? "The Steve Harvey Show" Party Pizza Save u WITH YOUR BONUSCARD BE A LEADER AMONG LEADERS Every Soldier in the U.S. Army learns how to become a leader - AN ARMY OF ONE. With your bachelor's degree, you can become an Army Officer and be a leader among leaders. 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C0NFEEHER THE BATTLE ROYALE Nearby Civil War *^ reenactment offers up-close view of history. see page 11 A BREAK ON THE SHELVES THIS WEEK When DVD/Video Releases 'Ladder 49' does a Joaquin Phoenix stars in last year's solid action hit about a firefighter whose career hook-up plays out in flashbacks while he's trapped inside a burning building. become John Travolta co-stars illegal? as the men- tor who Speaker offers presides over Phoenix's legal advice on progression from raw rookie to seasoned veteran. sexual consent Highlighting the DVD extras are five substantive de- By Phillip Gresham leted scenes, including one [email protected] centering on the firehouse's uneasy transition to a Drunk Sex or Date Rape, can you new book-learned captain tell the difference? Yes. No. Sometimes. and one touching on an What if you were a member of a jury outpouring of reverence for asked to decide the guilt or innocence local firefighters in the after- of a person accused of sexual assault. math of the Sept. 11 attacks. Do you feel confident that you would The DVD also has a mak- be able to render a fair judgment? ing-of featurette, a segment If you were the person on trial, do on the risks taken by real you feel confident firefighters and commentary that your night of from director Jay Russell, alcohol and "fool- who discusses effects used ing around" didn't Katie Anderson/STAFF to create fire sequences and A sushi chef at Heiwas Japanese Restaurant prepares a platter of sushi. cross the line and the elaborate training the become a crime? actors underwent to come For these an- off as veteran firefighters. •*"*'™,^^^f swers and more, (These guys make it look many Georgia like they've done it forever," Southern students Brett A. Russell says.)DVD, $29.99. Sokolow \ s In went to the Ne- (Disney) S+ smith-Lane Con- 'The Ring' tinuing Education Building at 8:00 last night for a seminar on sexual .,>->.. Naomi Watts'2002 horror assault. Instantly, the audience of * hit returns in a new two-disc The GSU students, faculty and staff set to help usher her sequel became the jury as the case of Todd "The Ring RAW and Amy was presented before them: , Two" into WHAT'S THAT WITH MY SUSHI? Todd and Amy, college students at an theaters If you've ever wanted American university, met at a party March • Wasabi - Wasabi is, when you've got and had alcohol induced intercourse.' 18. Watts the real thing, grated pieces of a root in Their story, which is far too common' stars as a to try sushi, but were the mustard family. Price and avail- these days, ends with Amy charging reporter ability make this a rare occurrence; : - ■, ■ Todd with the very serious crime of - who you're more likely, to see a mound sexual assault. stumbles too scared, we can of paste made of powdered horse- The audience listened to both sides into a sto- radish, Chinese mustard and food of the story, examined the facts and ry about coloring. It's really hot. deliberatedtodecideajudgment. The * a supposed urban legend help you get over it •Gari - This is pickled ginger, served in ethnically diverse crowd of male and a videotape that leaves its paper-thin slices alongside your sushi. It's pungent and refresh- viewers deacj in the awfulest female students and adults were un- ing, meant to clear your palate between pieces of sushi. ways after seven days only able to come to a unanimous decision. * By Helen Schwab to learn the tale is true and •Soysauce.(shoyuormurasaki)-Regular,light(mean- The 50-50 split in opinions illustrated Knight Ridder Newspapers she and her young son are * ing light in color, though it's saltier in taste) and lite (reduced the difficulty associated with identi- the next victims. Extras op If it's the raw fish you're worried about, relax. salt) may all appear. Use regular for dipping. Better sushi fying what is and what is not sexual « the new DVD release are If it's not knowing what to do with chopsticks, places have better, naturally brewed soy sauces, or their own see RAPE, page 11 highlighted by a 16-minute take it easy. mix. Pour it sparingly and replenish as needed, so as not to short film meant to bridge If nutritions your concern, settle in. Sushis drown your sushi. the gap between the first got good news on every front. Backstreet Boy and second feature mov- And if it s the expense that's got you buffaloed HOW DO I ACTUALLY EAT SUSHI? ies, tracing how the killer — well, no, it's not cheap. And no, we're not going Nick Carter videotape made its way to a to chip in for you. But you don't have to spend a •Rule 1: Fingers are fine. It's perfectly acceptable to eat gang of thrill-seeking teens fortune to have a fine sushi meal. who encounter it in "The sushi with your fingers. In fact, nigiri-zushi originated as a charged with Cities across the country increasingly are blessed Ring Two."The set also has finger food sold by street vendors in what's now Tokyo. If with places purveying palatable, pretty, potent plates of sushi. But in 16 interviews with Watts and you're a whiz with chopsticks, have at it — but if you're not, drunken driving * director Gore Verbinski, a years of reviewing restaurants, I've found there's no meal that freaks people don't sweat it. out quicker. Associated Press featurette on urban legends, •Rule 2: Trust the chef ... Skip the That's a raw deal. Sushi is great stuff. Let's analyze it for those still on the and the deadly videos fea- wasabi. Don't make the mistake many Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter * fence and offer some lesser-known tidbits to dabblers. tured in the first and second macho folks do bydissolving a bunch was charged Tuesday with drunken First things first: movies and in the Japanese of wasabi in a dish of soy sauce, then driving, prosecutors said. Sushi doesn't require raw fish, i hit"Ringu"that spawned the drowning your sushi in it. Sushi Carter, 25, faces one count of • franchise. DVD set, $26.99. It's named for the short-grain rice seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar and chefs put wasabi into rolls or onto driving under (DreamWorks) salt, and often some dried kelp, used in every piece or bowl of it (Yes, some- nigiri-zushi as they see fit, so frankly, the influence times sushi comes in a bowl). "^•^^ there's not much reason for you to add and one count "Woman Thou Art Loosed' For this rice, every detail — from the specific rice any. If you're ordering piece by piece at the of driving with used, to the humidity of the kitchen, to how the rice bar and you'd prefer your sushi with a little more wasabi, just a blood alcohol Kimberly Elise stars in this is cooled — is critical, and experts judge a sushi tell the chef. Go sparingly with the soy sauce, too. With sliced level above 0.08, adaptation of Texas church restaurant largely on the quality of its rice. rolls, dip only briefly. said Assistant Dis- leader T.D. Jakes' novel Raw fish is used in some sushi (served alone, it's about a •Rule 3: Eat pieces in one bite whenever possible. That trict Attorney Ted called sashimi), but some add only cooked seafood woman way, you get the balance offish, wasabi, additions and rice that Burnett. and/or a variety of vegetarian-friendly ingredients. By the trauma- the chef intended. Go to two bites if you must, but don't put Carter was way, commercial flash-freezing, used more than you might think, Nick tized by a it down between bites. scheduled to ap- Carter kills what you might worry about. ■childhood pear for an April Sushi, properly prepared, is not only safe but remarkably nutritious. of moles- 13 arraignment, but could send his fc Sushi is comparatively low in calories and fat. Estimates vary, but a single tation and WHAT TO WASH IT DOWN WITH? attorney instead because the charges piece of nigiri-zushi — the name for a pad of sushi rice capped by a piece of abuse at are misdemeanors. fish or other topping — ranges from 60 to 90 calories, with less, often much the hands •Green tea - Green tea, called agari Carter was behind the wheel of a * less, than a single gram of fat. One chart is at the entertaining Web of her in sushi restaurants, is recommended by vehicle observed committing an un- site Sushi'Encyclopedism: http://homepage3.nifty.com/maryy/ mother's many connoisseurs and is drunk hot and specified traffic violation when police friend and who later lands eng/eng.htm. unsweetened. officers stopped him Saturday about - on death row. Jakes co-stars It's OK not to know what you're doing in a sushi res- • Sake - Sake, called rice wine, and beer 7:30 p.m. downtown, police said. as himself as he ministers to taurant or bar. are popular. Because sake is made with rice, "Nick Carter deeply regrets the the woman in prison after You're not expected to know everything, and you some say it's redundant to drink current situation. He is on doctor pre- she sends him a letter seek- won't get kicked out for doing something wrong. Some b it with sushi — like ordering scribed medication and was unaware ing help. DVD, $29.98. (20th places are easier than others for newcomers — at these, a sandwich with bread on the of its interaction possibilities," Carter Century Fox) you can just look curious and someone will offer to help side. It's up to individual tastes, publicist Juliette Harris said Monday — but if you appreciate good food and are willing to of course, but please: no coffee in a statement. There was no elabora- Associated Press ask a few questions, you'll be fine anywhere. or cola! tion on the prescriptions. HiatusGEORGE-ANNE 11 Thursday, March 10, 2005 Chef Roes offers culinary flair, beefy prices RESTAURANT REVIEW But with a new menu, fancy light- Both were delicious, served withfet- gripe lies in the food presentation. places to dine in the 'Boro. ing and a more attentive staff come By Andres Garcia tuccini alfredo and a light vegetable Outdated serving pieces and crowded So, if you want the same type Chef Roe's [email protected] upgraded prices as well. medley. The portions were large, plates took away from the overall of food that's offered up all over 12218 U.S. Highway 301 South, Roes has a menu that boasts tons leaving plenty behind. Served quick, In the 80s, Shoneys took great experience. The food was good qual- Statesboro, steer clear of Chef Roes. inside the former Captain Joe's of seafood and a healthy offering of and the preparation was such that you building. Telephone: (912) 871- pains to stress that they were a step ity, but the small plates crowded my Their menu fails to mention buffalo steaks. Alongside the staples like fried knew there was actually someone in 5855. above fast food because they had food and forced the juices from the wing or cheesesticks, but their sophis- shrimp are more elaborate dishes that the back who cared about the quality ketchup in a bottle. vegetable medley to leek over into ticated atmosphere and the eclectic Full bar No beckon to a more sophisticated palate. of the food. what would have been a flakey and « At Chef Roe's, located on Hwy. 301, menu is enough to add this restaurant Entertainment No But in tiny Statesboro, sophistica- I particularly enjoyed the extras light fried fish. to a must-try list—if you're willing to Credit cards Yes just south of the Georgia Southern Handicap accessible Yes tion comes with a price. The menu that came with the meal. As an ap- The service, while still a step above pay the hefty price. campus, the owners here could make Dinnerforone $14-24 ranges from $14 to $27 per person, petizer, Roe's provides fried sweet most local restaurants, seemed taxed the claim that their tablecloths, fabric but the prices aren't entirely without potatoes and bread with three different by a large dining room and a lack of Ambience-4 of 4 ir-k-kic napkins and understated lighting put justification. flavored butters. A light salad with help. Despite these minor complaints, Reviewers do not notify restaurants them a head above the traditional Service - 3 of 4 irir-k The restaurant s menu explains that raspberry-flavored dressing, orange the restaurant can still claim to be in advance of their visits. The newspaper Statesboro dining spots. Food-4 of 4 .IjHHHfr two well-trained chefs have partnered sections and almonds was delish. among the handful of truly "nice" pays for all meals. Located in the former Captain to run the restaurant. Both men have My main course had an enormous •Joes building, Chef Roes bears little roots in South Florida, where they piece of lightly breaded fish served resemblance to the buildings former worked for big name restaurants. with relish of assorted peppers and occupants. Roes has removed the buf- On a recent trip, I had grouper with pecans. The combination was a nice fet, and the slack-jawed menu has been pecan-pepper crab relish ($23) andmy change of pace. upgraded with fine culinary flair. companion enjoyed crap cakes ($24). Roe's is worth visiting, but one . Nearby Civil War re-enactment to , offer up-close glimpse of 1800s life Annual 'Battles at " Manassas recreate Where Intelligence Goes to Work in Georgia authentic battle on Come learn more about NSA, our mission, and how you can join " fictitous battlefield NSA employees in advancing technology and securing our nation. Special to the Hiatus COLUMBIA, SC - Tues. March 15, 9a-2p • University of South Carolina (Russell House University Union Ballroom) Want to get an up-close view of how Civil War soldiers lived? Orga- WHERE nizers of the sixth annual "Battles at &WHEN: ATLANTA, GA - Wed. March 16, 9a-2p • Georgia Tech (Success Center, President's Suites A-D and Pressrooms A,B) Manassas" are offering just that. A reenactment of a fictitious battle AUGUSTA, GA - Thurs. March 17,11a-Bp» Radisson Riverfront Hotel (Estes Ba will be held in nearby Manassas, * Ga. on March ,. m J ™ If you 9go... 19 and 20 at '. WHAT: Job Fair 8c Keynote Presentations "Fort Wallace- What: a re-en- * Wood." actment of a Civil War battle. The Tattnall WHO: We are hiring the following professionals: Invincibles Where: Manas- * Camp of Sons sas, Ga. Take U.S. Hwy. 301 south of Confederate • Intelligence Analysts to Claxton, turn Veterans will right onto Hwy. • Language Analysts 4host their an- 280 west. Follow nual re-enact- signs. • Computer Scientists ment at their When: March 19 fort site just off and 20. Battles • Computer/Electrical Engineers U.S. Highway begin at 2 p.m. • Mathematicians 280 between each day. Reidsville and Price: $5 for • Signals Analysts * Claxton, Ga. admission. Signs and flags • Cryptanalysts will be displayed beside the highway • Accountants * to show the entrance to the site. Allison Cobb/The Tattnall Journal ■, On both days the gates will open A reenactor for a group representing the union army fires a gun during a • Budget/Financial Analysts www.NSA.gov/careers/expo at 9 a.m. Promptly at 2 p.m. each previous 'Battle at Manassas.' 4 day, re-enactment battles between • Investigators Union and Confederate forces will period. All muskets, cannons, flags, will be a series of performances by determine who controls "1 jrt Wal- and accessories will also be authentic Stan Clardy, songwriter, musician, • Police Officers t lace-Wood." representations. playwright, actor and author from Over 300 authentically uniformed In addition to an authentic Civil Statesville, North Carolina. Confederate and Union infantry, War bronze canon, at least 15 other Admission will be $5. Children Get an official NSA portfolio when you register online at www.NSA.gov/careers/expo. artillery, and cavalry re-enactors will cannons will fire blackpowder charg- under 11 will be admitted free. o - Don't forget to bring your resume. If you are unable to attend, please apply online at www.NSA.gov/careers. * be involved in the battles. Both Con- es during the battle re-enactments. On Friday, March 18, afree educa- DETAILS: ■ federate and Union campsites will be Rapid fire musket competitions and a tional field day will be held at the site located near the fort and will be open contest to choose the Most Authentic for students from area schools. For * for visits by the public. All uniforms Union and Confederate Soldiers will additional information or to arrange and camp gear will be authentic also be held. school visits, please contact Tommy U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment are considered representations for the 1861-1865 An entertainment highlight Wallace at (912) 557-6649. without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, handicap, sexual orientation, or status as a parent. RAPE r^■ r from page 10 » assault. Brett A. Sokolow, JD., the S _„^r guest speaker at the nights event, ICtmr,;.,v-., / ; /.■■...■ helped to clear-up the confusion. , According to Sokolow, president oT The National Center for Higher Education Risk Management, "many people don't know the difference between legal and illegal sex when it comes to cases of sexual assault." This is because sexual assault is not as * clearlydefinedasrape. In most states, rape is defined as forced sex through v violence or the threat of violence. * Sexual assault, on the other hand, is Vt#- any sexual contact even when consent had been given by the plaintiff in cases it involving mind altering substances such as beer and liquor. "The true-life story of Amy and u Todd doesn't need to be duplicated by any students on this campus as long as GSU students remember to 'always be respons. :Te when partying, respect their alcoholiclimitations and always remember that no means no," said Sokolow. If you or someone you * know has been sexually assaulted, So- kolow recommends that you contact the GSU Campus Police Department ■ or the University Counseling Center 100 Brampton Avenue (Main Street Village) 117 South Wayne St. (next to Capitol Ci ty) for assistance. * State#«>ro> GA • 871-^TAN ffled GEORGE-ANNE 12 -Thursday, March 10,2005 FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS TAN ALONE! i% 1/2 OFF TANNING TAN NOW FOR SPRING BREAK! 20 visits (10 each) in regular or turbo beds. Mast sign up together. 764-SALON (7256) 606 South Zetterower past Wendy's, next to the Car Wash_ . . , .. : ; ■ i ■_ ■ — MAUI SMOOTHES & r COFFEE HOUSE Tire, Alignment Oil Change Special & Exhaust Center MAW Get your juices flowing Includes up to 612 S. Zetterower Avenue I 5 qts. of Castro! 620 fair road, #2 1 $1795 489-4444 5W20,5W30, www.expresstuneandlube.com I 10W30,or20W50 statesboro, ga 304S8 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm , Don't accept (912) 651-7979 or fax (912) 681-7982 Price applies to most vehicles. 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Williams FOR MORE INFO, rate ings, at off-campus sites, staff by visiting our web CLASSIFIED ADS: Free clas- The George-Anne 8 -Thursday, March 10, 2005 Otep sends Atlanta crowd into hysterics By Chuck Thomas , ApplCcutCan/ pctckety cures now [email protected] i (X^cuXcdybey ov\/~ lAjnesl It was a night for nu-metal Thurs- day night when California band Otep's politically charged "Alliance of Defi- Ivu^dsVisdsUcCU- owvd/ gvoupy wuny vuywUvuxtes ance" tour dropped by the Masquerade ffa&wit&bvefr for the/ fbUowCvig^ aswcvrds&c in Atlanta to a packed house. The night opened up with two -Vr.JoKrvf. Nolesns,Jr. HaUsofLectd&ryAwardsfor local Atlanta bands- Armani Death «. • £x-celle»ace' Crv Service; £r L&cuie^^hip Machine (ADM) and Level. Despite ~Soustheryv Talon/Award/ the small crowd due to the early per- ~Catchs aslZC&ivig'Star Awards formances, the bands received a rather ~ Volunteer ofthesYeovr A wards warm welcome as they tore through ~(zradsLUxlesSLvudeviL' Le^uderiKCp £r Service/Awards short sets to start the night out. ~Uv\Mw\#-Hero-Awavds Next up was American Head / ^Sttud^r\tOrg