Volume 61, Issue 3 September 13, 2012 The Student Newspaper of Jacksonville State University since 1934 JSU family mourns loss

JSUNews some of the students elected to walk around the small pond at The Jacksonville State Univer- Horns Creek, some decided to sity family today is mourning the swim across, and a few, including loss of Maucler Charles, a 21-year- Charles, chose to cross by boat. As old international student and bi- they proceeded across the pond, ology major from Ouanaminthe, which Dr. Ketterer described Haiti. Charles drowned in a tragic as being no more than 200 feet accident on Saturday, Sept. 8, dur- across, the boat tipped. Charles ing an annual International House did not know how to swim. retreat to Horns Creek Resort on When Charles did not surface, the Ocoee River near Cleveland, the students immediately formed Tenn. a line and began to search for Charles was beginning his sec- him. According to Dr. Ketterer, ond year in the International 911 was called within 5-6 minutes House and had distinguished and emergency personnel arrived himself with a 3.5 GPA. He was within 10. The incident occurred also an excellent soccer player and at 3:15 EDT. house member, according to Dr. The deputy medical examiner of John Ketterer, director of the In- Polk County ruled the drowning to ternational House Program, and be an accident. was very well loved among his fel- The remainder of the group low students. The university has returned to Jacksonville on Sat- begun grief counseling to help urday evening, arriving on cam- the many students in the program pus at around 9:30 CDT. Grief who Dr. Ketterer said are “shat- counselors were on hand to begin tered by the experience” of losing counseling, which is expected to their friend and fellow housemate. continue in the weeks ahead. The Ocoee trip is a longstand- A public visitation will be Thurs- ing tradition for the International day, Sept. 13 at K.L. Brown Fu- House Program. According to Dr. neral Home. Viewing will begin Ketterer, the group arrived at the at 7 p.m. and Father Jim Macy of Horns Creek Resort at noon Sat- St. Charles Borromeo Church in urday and the students had lunch Jacksonville will conduct a short before dividing up into groups. prayer ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Some immediately went to the Marie Claire Charles, Charles’ high ropes and zipline course and sister, will represent the family at others proceeded to the paint- this service. ball course. Just as they finished The tentative date for Charles’ their courses, it began to rain. As funeral in Haiti has been set for they proceeded back to the cabin, Saturday, September 22. Wine to Teen marijuana Water use causes Founder mental deficit Danielle Muoio Doc Duke U. via UWIRE Hendley A nearly four decade study led by Duke U. researchers holds harrowing implications for adolescent marijuana users. Visits JSU The study followed more than 1,000 people from the time they were born and found that Hendley’s book was chosen for JSU’s individuals who used marijuana regularly in Summer Reading Program, a program early adolescence suffered on average an eight designed “to unite the freshman class point IQ decline by the time they reached age and to promote thought and action on 38. Not only is this drop in IQ irreversible, but a variety of relevant issues by reading a it is enough to knock a person of average in- common text prior to beginning the first telligence from the 50th percentile to the 29th semester of college.” percentile. For complete story, see Page 3. See MARIJUANA Page 2

What’s News Delta Week 2012 brings fun, awareness Kyrsten Taylor has gone better than formed students on all schools to do community Wednesday workshop Staff Writer we ever hoped for. It’s candidates. service projects on Sat- gone beyond our wild- A powder puff football urday. These included gets students back on Delta Sigma Theta est dreams,” says Ninma game played out Friday. writing letters to current track, Page 3 hosted a carnival in front Sheshi, a graduate of the The sorority partnered of the TMB last Thurs- Kappa Beta Chapter. with various middle See DELTA Page 2 Street art welcome day, where students en- Monday was dedicated to giving monetary ad- addition to Gadsden, joyed free food, snow cones, a free DJ and vice. A financial forum Page 5 games such as musical provided tips on finance chairs. and budgeting. How will you vote on The event was one of The Mr. Debonair pag- Sept. 18? Page 6 many activities present- eant took place Tuesday, ed for the 2012 Delta in which the Delta Sigma Week. This year’s theme Thetas sought to empha- Men’s Golf claims was Soul Circus Divas, size strong men on the second at Golf Week and each day was dedi- JSU campus. They also challenge, Page 7 cated to enlightening enlisted the help of mas- students about currents sage therapists to pam- events. From informa- per girls with free mas- Thomas kicks Game- tion about the upcom- sages. cocks past Chatta- ing presidential election Wednesday focused on Kyrsten Taylor/THE CHANTICLEER nooga, Page 8 to military awareness, the upcoming election, Participants in Delta Sigma Theta’s Carnival last nothing was out of reach. and members registered Thursday take part in a game of musical chairs. “This whole week students to vote and in- The event was part of Delta Week 2012. The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 2 TV24 makes its move Zach Tyler digitally — resulting in a much to field reporting and produc- Staff Writer higher quality of signal. tion,” said McGrail. “Also, it’s really important for According to him, it was a TV-24 WJXS is no longer based TV-24 to establish an identity beneficial relationship for both in Jacksonville State University’s away from JSU,” she said. JSU and the television station. broadcast studio in Self Hall. Because it started on campus, The university wants to see its Carl Brady, host of “East Ala- people tend to think of TV-24 as graduates find work, and TV-24 bama Today,” said during the Aug. ‘that JSU television station.’ wants employees experienced 30 evening broadcast, “We will be “The move was necessary in in broadcasting. When asked if JSU’s connection completing our transition to our order to grow as a news station,” There was, however, one down- with the broadcasting company new state-of-the-art digital studio said Reaves. side to the arrangement. will be affected by the move, Mc- in Oxford this Friday morning at Dr. Patrick McGrail, professor “While we could still technically Grail doesn’t think so. 12 a.m.” of the broadcast journalism se- use the studio when they weren’t “We’re a very hands-on depart- The commercial broadcasting quence in Self Hall, said having broadcasting, it was nearly impos- ment here. Our students know company serves seven east Ala. TV-24 located just a few doors sible. Sometimes they would work how to broadcast, they’re flexible counties and carries across 12 ca- down was a great opportunity for 12-hour days,” said McGrail. and they don’t ask much in sal- ble systems. They had rented the students. Now that the station is gone, ary,” he said. “It makes sense for studio from JSU since 2002. Over the decade at JSU, many he plans to make full use of the TV-24 to take advantage of that.” Current JSU student and TV- broadcast journalism students larger studio for JSU program- Furthermore, JSU’s Depart- 24 associate producer Victoria completed internships with the lo- ming. While it isn’t technologi- ment of Communication will do Reaves said there are two reasons cal television station. cally up-to-date by commercial everything it can to make sure the why the broadcasting company Some even gained employment standards, it’s still a big improve- working relationship between it decided to move. post-graduation. Former student ment over the space Dr. McGrail is and TV-24 WJXS continues, ac- cording to McGrail. “The equipment in the old stu- Gerhard Mathangani is now the currently using. dio was a little outdated,” said station’s sports anchor. “Classes like “Intro to TV Pro- Reaves doesn’t think things will Reaves. “TV-24 has employed at least 10 duction” and “Electronic Broad- change, either. The television station’s new stu- of my students over the last few casting News” will finally get the “TV-24 is always open for stu- dio in Oxford is ‘state-of-the-art’ years in a variety of positions — chance to use green-screen tech- dents who want experience in the and will allow TV-24 to broadcast from sitting in the anchor’s chair nology,” he said. field,” she said.

From the Wire Pageant highlights male role models Ed Moore III JSU Graduate Stud- Contributor Eleven young men from the JSU campus partic- ies to host Septem- ipated in a scholarship-based pageant last Tues- ber 29 Open House day night, hosted by the Kappa Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Contestants walked Graduate Studies Open the stage of the Leone Cole Auditorium model- House will be Saturday, Sept. ing a series of sportswear, formal wear and ca- 29 from 9 a.m. till noon in Room sual clothing for a chance to earn an undisclosed 213 Stephenson Hall. Students amount in scholarships. will have the opportunity to “I’m overwhelmed,” said contestant Darrick speak to graduate faculty mem- English. “I look at this as a privilege.” bers about each of the graduate Many of the men viewed the pageant as an op- programs JSU has to offer. portunity to bring about self-empowerment, as Contestants Calvin Nelms (Mr. Debonair), John The College of Graduate Stud- well as appreciation for the value of one’s self. Lesley (Mr. Crimson), Justin Garth Johnson (Mr. “This is definitely a confidence builder,” said Cream), Jade Wiles (People’s Choice), Darrick ies offers nine different degrees English, Matthew McKay, Samuel E. Pugh, Joshua with thirty majors at the master’s contestant Joshua Garret. University photographer Kendal Westbrooks Garret, Kendal Westbrooks, Mark-Anthony Carter level, the post-master’s Educa- and Cortez Etchison. explained that something of this caliber is a posi- tional Specialist degree and a tive and cherished asset to one’s life record and doctoral degree with a major in campus and ability to be a role model for other males. legacy. emergency management. The local chapter of the historically black sorority “Being a part of this in the long run will help me,” mentioned that it has not hosted an event of this na- said the Marietta, Ga. native. “This will be another ture since 2009. Its last reigning debonair, 20-year- good thing that I can say I’ve done.” old Columbiana, Ala. native Josh Jones, said it’s The majority of men were chosen through recom- great to see the affair revitalized. mendations from the sorority’s chapter, as well as “I think it’s a beautiful thing,” he said. “There are other individuals from the university. They received a lot of fine young gentlemen to represent this uni- Reserve a study further consideration through their involvement on versity.” room at the Library Continued from MARIJUANA Page 1 in high school,’” cannabis really twenties, mari- The newly renovated group Caspi said. “But isn’t harmful and juana is not harm- study room on the fourth floor of “Those who The findings the findings are is a wonderful rec- less.” the Houston Cole Library is now started to use only pertain to in- more nuanced reation drug,” he Thomas open to JSU students. It comes cannabis a lot be- dividuals who were than that because said. “There is evi- Szigethy, associ- equipped with a big screen TV, tween 16 and 18 early onset and they suggest we dence for that [ar- ate dean and di- a computer and other facilities. were the kids who dependent users. must really pay gument] as well, rector of the Duke Reservations may be made by experienced a lot Those who started attention to sensi- since many people Student Wellness phone to 256-782-5758; in per- of the IQ decline,” using marijuana tive periods in de- in our research Center, wrote in Avshalom Caspi, son at the Circulation Desk; or before turning 18 velopment where have smoked can- an email Wednes- an Edward M. Ar- were categorized substance use may nabis on and off in day that marijuana by using the online Group Study nett professor of as early-onset us- have more harmful their lives without is the second most Room Request Form on the Li- psychology and ers, and those who effects than it does any adverse effects heavily used sub- brary’s web site. No more than 8 neuroscience and continued using in other points in on their function.” stance on campus, persons per group, please. co-author of the even when there development.” Regardless of after alcohol. Al- study, said. “Even were significant Although people how the study is though some stu- among people who health or social generally accept ultimately inter- dents think pot had quit…if they consequences that cigarettes are preted, the find- is less dangerous started very early were labeled de- not good for you, ings highlight that than alcohol, it can and used cannabis pendent users. many will main- a heavy reliance on still adversely af- for many years, As a result, the tain that mari- drugs during ado- fect their academic their neurological findings only per- juana is not harm- lescence can haunt and social lives. The Chanticleer Staff test scores didn’t tain to a small seg- ful—an idea that an individual far “Many more seem to rebound.” ment of the popu- has been propelled into the future. people smoking Kara Coleman, An IQ drop of lation. Only five by the medical “Certain matu- pot lose motiva- eight points has percent of the in- marijuana move- rational changes tion,” Szigethy Editor-in-Chief a variety of long- dividuals studied ment. The find- occur in the brain said. “Ultimately, [email protected] term ramifications were considered ings reverse any from age 13 to people need to for individuals. early-onset and perception that up until the early assess why they Not only does IQ dependent users marijuana is com- twenties and ado- are using a sub- Maurice Winsell, influence college and suffered from pletely harmless, lescents who use stance—what are Associate Editor admission and job a significant drop Meier said. cannabis are inter- they avoiding placement, but it in IQ. But the research rupting these criti- [and] why can they [email protected] can even have an “Some people could also be used cal brain changes,” not accomplish the effect on mortal- may look at these to support mari- she said. “To any- same positive feel- Emily Hayes, ity, said Madeline findings and say, juana use, Caspi body who is an ing about life with- Meier, a post-doc- ‘Well, we knew said. adolescent whose out using [this] Associate Editor toral researcher that all along, we “A lot of people brain is still devel- substance?” [email protected] and lead author of knew stoners and have believed for oping, which can the study. what they were like a long time that be up to the early Andrew Holderfield, A & E Editor Continued from DELTA Page 1 at JSU in 1973, and were the first al Awareness and Involvement, active members in the military. predominantly African American Physical and Mental Health and [email protected] sorority at JSU. Political Awareness and Involve- Delta Sigma Theta was founded ment. in 1913, and sought to be a pub- The many activities of Delta Daniel Porter, lic service organization that con- Week were inspired by the soror- For more information about Sports Editor fronted the challenges of African ity’s Five-Point Program Thrust of Delta Sigma Theta or other cam- Americans and all Americans in Economic Development, Educa- pus sororities, contact the Office [email protected] general. The group was chartered tional Development, Internation- of Student Life at 256-782-5491. The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 3 Hendley turns wine to water Sierra Tillman Previously a bartender and has been to India, South Af- than you push yourself. I Senior Staff Writer musician, now an author rica, Cambodia, Kenya and just decided to treat every- and speaker, Doc Hend- more. one I met like people. That The Leone Cole Audito- ley is the founder of Wine Today he has projects in was the problem: no one rium was full of students to Water, an organization nine different countries and ever treated them like hu- ranging from freshmen to that is devoted to provid- has saved countless lives mans. No one cared.” transfers to seniors, and ing clean water to people with Wine to Water. One One freshman stated, “I even Cocky this Tuesday. around the world. thing that is visible with think it’s pretty cool to read They were all there to hear On center stage, Doc Hendley is his passion and a book, knowing it’s all fact, 2009 CNN Hero Doc Hen- spoke about his life as a his human nature. and then to meet the guy dley. whole, where he came from JSU’s summer reading that wrote it. Amazing.” At first glance, Hendley and where he has been. program chose to unite this Hendley’s book Wine to just looks like an average Speaking for a little more year’s freshman class with Water is a chronological ac- guy, in jeans, t-shirt, and than an hour, he laid out the inspirations of Wine to count of the encounters of right arm covered in tat- important basic facts. For Water. It’s all part of JSU’s the world, including tribal toos. However, there is instance, the top four kill- goal to spark a conversa- warfare and natural disas- much more than meets the ers in the world are Tuber- tion and ultimately show ters. The book also features eye. Although Hendley says culosis, Malaria, HIV/AIDS that with heart and perse- his highs and lows of learn- that he came from a fam- and, in the number one verance anyone can accom- ing his passion for helping. ily of “more than average” spot, is water. plish anything. Hendley At the end of Tuesday people, he claims that he There are 1.1 billion peo- was not someone who went night’s event, President was never really more than ple in the world that don’t to college and knew what Meehan said, “I hope my average. have access to clean water. he wanted to do, and that’s students find passion for He never thought he did In some cases there are what makes him relatable life. I hope they find what one thing better than any- children that have to walk to many students. give them drive to succeed one else and just thought up to four hours to go fetch He told them, “The key is in life.” that he would just blend in it. First traveling in 2004 to surround yourself with with the rest of the world. to Darfur, Sudan, Hendley people who push you more

Sierra Tillman/THE CHANTICLEER ON RIGHT: Hendley signs copies of his book Wine to Water for students after speaking at the Leone Cole Auditorium Tues- day night. Wine to Water was assigned summer reading for the 2012 freshmen class.

Kara Coleman/THE CHANTICLEER

ABOVE: More than 100 JSU students participated Tuesday after- noon in a first-time experiment conducted by Doc Hendley. Stu- dents were separated into groups of 13 and each had to assemble a water filter. The filters will be used in Hendley’s philanthropic efforts across the world.

ON LEFT: Freshman Stephanie Connell poses with Hendley after participating in the water filtration experiement on Tuesday after- noon.

Wednesday Workshop gets students back on track Meredith Speciale effectively, and most importantly, being realistic about goals and not Staff Writer getting stressed out. Green explained how most of the information needed concerning At last week’s Wednesday Workshop, Michelle Green told all students graduation requirements, financial aid, deadlines, and anything else in attendance, “I cannot stress how important is to check your e-mail! pertaining to the university can be found through the search bar on the “We lose lots of students because they don’t know about deadlines, and homepage of JSU’s website. their classes get dropped.” She also emphasized how important it is to understand JSU’s comple- Along with this helpful information, Green provided students with a tion rate. Students must complete 2/3 of the total credit hours attempt- whole presentation full of ways to get their semester started right. Green ed. The completion rate/pace of progression is calculated by dividing is the coordinator for JSU’s Wednesday Workshops, which are meet- the overall earned hours by the overall credit hours attempted. New stu- ings designed to help students who are new to college, or who may be dents may not understand the differences between passing a class and confused about what to major in. The Academic Advisement Office is getting the grade of No Credit (NC) or Incomplete (I). If a student is do- responsible for putting together these workshops. The first meeting of ing badly in a class, it is a better idea to drop the class completely, rather this semester was called, “Getting Back on Track: How Do I Start the than getting one of the above grades and hurting their completion rate. Semester on the Right Track?” Throughout the meeting, Green continuously emphasized how impor- Some objectives of Wednesday’s meeting were to help students un- tant it is for students to check their JSU e-mail. E-mail and completion derstand the importance of using time wisely, the use of academic advi- rate are how JSU loses most students. It is also extremely important for sors, choosing the right major, and the importance of a good academic students to know deadlines for payments. standing. Green will hold three more workshops this semester. All meetings are “You should study more important subjects that need more work first from 4:30-5:30 in room 332 in Martin Hall. The next meeting is on Oc- and foremost,” Green explained. She also talked about the importance tober 3rd, and it will cover registration information about creating a of setting priorities, making to-do lists, knowing when one studies most balanced spring schedule. The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 4 Arts & Entertainment Book Review: Fifty Shades of Grey

Maci Hughes Staff Writer

Chick-lit style writing, inex- haustible S&M scenes, and pink frosting romance run rampant across the pages of E.L. James’ Google Images/The Weinstein Company Fifty Shades of Grey. The book is Did you see the Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy bootlegging filmLawless last weekend? classified as erotic fiction with the word “erotic” used in the loosest form. If erotic passages are meant to provoke a nearly impossible mishmash of skepticism, squirm- Box Office Report: ing, and inadvertent hilarity then, by all means, Fifty Shades of Grey is the most erotic novel ever writ- Worst Weekend In Over a Decade ten. Frankly, prior to reading this Grady Smith onsgate’s The Expendables 2 dipped 47 percent to book, I was unaware that it was EW.com $4.7 million, giving the action flick $75.4 million af- at all possible to wince, chuckle, ter four weekends. In fifth, Universal’s The Bourne and grind my teeth in the same in- Chances are, you weren’t at the movies last week- Legacy dropped 44 percent to $4 million, lifting the stance, but be sure that it is. end. Not a single film at the box office reached $10 film’s total past the $100 million mark to $103.7 With a name plucked straight million. million. At this point, it’s clear that the $125 million from a sugarplum dream world The Top 12 films grossed a depressingly low $51.9 sequel/reboot won’t be able to match the total of the gone raunchy, Anastasia Steele million — the worst Top 12 total since Sept. 5-7, original Bourne Identity, which found $121 million is the 21-year old narrator who is 2008, when Nicolas Cage flop Bangkok Dangerous in 2002. said to have never before expe- led the chart. rienced sex or even sexual desire Even more distressingly, this weekend marked the 1. The Possession -- $9.5 million - that is, until she meets wealthy lowest cumulative ticket sales in over a decade. The and suave Christian Grey. Steele last frame to notch worse overall ticket sales was 2. Lawless -- $6.0 million is inadvertently swept off her feet Sept. 21-23, 2001 — two weekends after the 9/11 by Grey and thrust into a world attacks — when only one new wide release entered 3. The Words -- $5.0 million of bondage, whips, and chains. A theaters: Mariah Carey’s infamous bomb Glitter. world dominated by the underly- Lionsgate’s $14 million horror entry The Posses- 4. The Expendables 2 -- $4.7 million ing theme of his desperate need sion once again topped the chart with $9.5 million. for power and control. The film, which earned a “B” CinemaScore grade 5. The Bourne Legacy -- $4.0 million Christian Grey is a man of ex- last week, enjoyed a better than expected hold. treme extravagance, power and an If you’re not a fan of demonic tales like The Pos- Elsewhere on the chart, Summit’s new wide re- insatiable appetite for dominating session, prepare yourself to keep seeing them for a lease The Cold Light of Day opened in 13th place women. Grey is self-described as long while at the box office. with a truly dismal $1.8 million. Audiences issued “fifty shades of messed up” (edited In second place, The Weinstein Company’s moon- the thriller a “D+” CinemaScore grade. Here’s hop- for offensive content). This is a shine-drenched crime drama Lawless dropped 40 ing the film’s star, Henry Cavill, fares better as Su- mild description of his domineer- percent and took in an additional $6 million in its perman in 2013′s Man of Steel. ing persona that has resulted from second weekend. The period piece, which stars Shia And finally, in milestone news, after a $3.3 million an atrocious childhood and a long- LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, and Jessica Chastain, has gar- weekend, conservative documentary 2016: Obama’s standing, inappropriate affair. nered $23.5 million after 12 days. Weinstein has yet America became the second highest grossing po- Ana, as Anastasia most com- to confirm a budget for the film. litical documentary of all time. The film, which has monly refers to herself, is depict- CBS Films’ The Words couple Bradley Cooper and taken in $26.1 million so far, still trails Fahrenheit ed as a naïve, submissive young Zoe Saldana, started its run in third place with just 9/11 ($119.2 million), but its total is remarkable for woman who is lacking in the area $5 million from just over 2,000 theaters. Even by a documentary. of sexual experiences. This lack of CBS Films standards, that is very low. Speculators hope that colder weather and fall hits depth into the basic human condi- the age of 25, issued the title a “B” CinemaScore boost sales in the upcoming months. tion is a telling aspect of the book. Two holdovers rounded out the Top 5. In fourth, Li- What college pubescent has never experienced sexual desire? Or, if they haven’t, it’s likely a perva- sive aspect of their personality and sexuality, not something that Jacksonville Opera Theatre Presents could be miraculously quelled by meeting a man like Grey. Typically, dysfunctional myths The Fisher, the Fish and the Wife young girls are so prone to be- lieve are abundant throughout the novel. Perhaps the most annoying JSUNEWS is the ever present “I can change him” myth. Even worse than that Jacksonville Opera is the “If I do whatever he wants, Theatre kicks off he’ll surely love me,” myth that its season with a makes a peek-a-boo appearance in children’s opera, The nearly every chapter. The frequent Fisher, the Fish and usage of these myths is designed the Wife by Bruce to draw in the female audience, as Trinkley. these feelings are somewhat uni- The modern versal today. retelling of the Perhaps the only negative as- classic Grimm pect of the novel is that the plot Brothers fairy tale is mirrors that of the Twilight Saga. specifically designed Fifty Shades can accurately be de- to bring opera to scribed as Edward and Bella meet children, although Rihanna’s S&M. all ages will enjoy the Despite rumors of an offensive- music, the creativity ly sexual plot, a truly gratifying of the singers and the United States. story is hidden behind the whips, visual artistry of the stage. Still not satisfied, she wishes herself into becoming chains, and floggers wielded by Dr. Nathan Wight, director of the opera, again Pope! But – when she wishes for the power of God, the dominant Christian Grey. The brings the magic of an age-old fairy tale to life with events take a surprising turn … first in a series of three books, colorful sets, costumes and lighting, combined with Come see what happens … Fifty Shades of Grey tops the list plenty of imagination that will intrigue the child in The Fisher, The Fish and The Wife will be as a must-read for anyone daring all of us. presented in the Performance Center of Mason Hall, enough to take it on. The plot begins with a fisherman catching a on the campus of Jacksonville State University. magical flounder, who grants him seven wishes. Performances are Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., Sept. 15 at 3 -This is the first installment The fisherman is perfectly content as he is, but his p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. in the “Fifty Shades” trilogy. wife finds plenty of things to wish for. Tickets are $2 for students and $5 for adults Check back next week for my She wishes her husband and herself into a and can be purchased on the JOT website, www. review of the second book in nicer house, and then upgrades that house into jacksonvilleopera.org. the series, Fifty Shades Darker. a McMansion. Not yet content, the wife makes a wish to become Governor and then, President of the The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 5 Music Review: Two Door Cinema Club - Beacon Andrew Holderfield A&E Editor

JAYLENOSGARAGE.COM If you aren’t already familiar with Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema Club, you’re in luck. Their sophomore full-length, Beacon, encapsu- Leno takes lates everything great about this band. Walls of sound built from stone cold grooves drip with 50 percent shimmering guitars. Fans of Phoenix, This Town Needs Guns and pay cut to The Bravery will feel sonically at home with these guys. Granted, Beacon may lack a little bit of the reduce rawness of their 2010 debut, Tourist History, but this is of little concern to even the most discern- Tonight Show ing ears. Strong songwriting and classy hooks keep Beacon well within classic Two Door Cine- layoffs ma Club territory, and what they might have lost in energy, they made up for by giving us a fuller, CNN Wire all-around better sounding album. Recorded in LA in early May, it’s hard not to Jay Leno took one for the team, wonder if some of the sunniness of their sur- in the form of a $15 million pay cut, homogenous, but to say that this is a strong album roundings crept into the tracks. This album is much to protect the staff of NBC’s “The would be an understatement. You might not be sure brighter and more cheerful than Tourist History, Tonight Show” from further cuts. which song the part you’re humming came from, but which was already pretty damn cheerful. Some An NBC Universal representa- I guarantee you’ll be humming it all day. tracks even cross the line into downright feel-good tive confirmed Friday that the host To make a long review short, this is a second great pop. took a 50% pay reduction. album from one great band that is finally gaining Fans of the group will immediately notice that this The representative also con- some of the worldwide recognition that they de- album is much more synth-heavy than their previous firmed that Leno extended his con- serve. Beacon might not be anything different from release. The other instruments still shine, but the tract until September 2014. what Two Door Cinema Club has offered us before, synth is instantly more prominent, and that’s OK. A source with direct knowledge but if it isn’t broken, I can’t ask them to fix it. Songs like ‘Sleep Alone’ and ‘The World is Watching’ of the situation told CNN last If you like your indie-pop with a pinch of dance would lack quite a bit of their pizzazz if one were to month that 20 to 25 employees of mixed in, or if you’re just a fan of stellar songwriting take out those catchy synth hooks. “The Tonight Show” were let go and brave guitar work, then Beacon is absolutely an Clocking in at only 40 minutes, Beacon can feel and that Leno made the salary con- album you need to check out. a little short, and a few of the tracks do get a little cession to prevent even more staff reductions. According to the source, the lay- offs were part of a plan to adjust the show’s expenses to be more in line with typical late-night pro- gramming as opposed to prime- time fare. Leno replaced the legendary Johnny Carson as host of “The Tonight Show” in 1992, a job he held for 17 years before he left in 2009 to helm “The Jay Leno Show” with a 10 p.m. start time. But a few months later, in January 2010, NBC announced that the comedian Kara Coleman/THE CHANTICLEER would return to the 11:35 p.m. time slot. That move ultimately led to fel- Street art welcome addition to Gadsden low talk show host Conan O’Brien’s departure from the network. Kara Coleman two on [Lookout] Mountain, one on George Wal- O’Brien, who had taken over “The Editor-in-Chief lace Drive, one on Broad Street, and one close to Tonight Show,” now hosts the Gadsden City High School on an old gas station,” show “Conan” on TBS, which, like Aliens have landed in Gadsden, Alabama! This he explains. CNN, is a division of Time Warner. may sound like the headline from a supermarket As is evidenced by conversations and Facebook tabloid, but it’s not. It’s just describing street art posts, it’s hard to find anyone with anything nega- that has appeared in the town over the past year. tive to say about the invasion. Many area residents The graffiti depicts 8-bit aliens inspired by the seem to find the artwork a cheerful addition to the 1978 Atari arcade game Space Invaders, and has town rather than a nuisance. “I like them because appeared in at least five locations in Gadsden. they aren’t grotesque in any way,” according to lo- The style is similar to that of the French street cal Emily Thomas. “I think it adds character to our artist known as Invader. Invader’s work can be small artsy town.” seen in over sixty-five cities worldwide, and is one Rumors abound to the actual identity of the art- of the most iconic graffiti signatures in the world. ist, ironically fueled by multiple people clumsily The local artist who imitates Invader’s mosaic style claiming to be responsible via Facebook. began placing his work around Gadsden over a The Gadsden Police Department would like to year ago. The aliens have been spotted on a bridge, remind our readers that unauthorized street art is TOP TEN a vacant building downtown, and even on a street still a serious offense in not only Gadsden, but also - Week of Sept. 15, 2012 - sign. most metropolitan areas. Gadsden resident Dustin Belyeu says that he is Where will the spunky little aliens land next? always looking for a new one to pop up. “There are One can only wonder… 1. Whistle - Flo Rida 2. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift 3. Lights - Ellie Goulding R.E.M. to Fox News: “Stop using our song!” 4. Some Nights - fun. Josh Stillman Lead singer Michael Stipe said parties. Nevertheless, we’re al- 5. One More Night - Maroon 5 EW.com in a statement, “We have little ways flattered to have this much 6. Everybody Talks - Neon or no respect for their puff adder attention for a song selection and Trees Artists as diverse as K’Naan and brand of reportage. Our music we hope R.E.M. was able to satis- Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider have does not belong there.” fy their publicity fix,” A represen- 7. Wide Awake - Katy Perry all taken exception to the Rom- That’s a bit more succinct than tative for Fox News responded. 8. Good Time - Owl City & ney campaign’s use of their mu- Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Bands asking political figures Carly Rae Jepsen sic without authorization. Now Morello was when he told off Paul not to use their songs have histor- 9. As Long As You Love Me - R.E.M. has a dog in the fight: the Ryan, but it’s clear enough. ical precedent. Bruce Springsteen Justin Bieber Feat. Big Sean band issued a cease-and-desist to “FOX News Channel’s use of an famously asked Ronald Reagan 10. Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Fox News after the network used R.E.M. song during Thursday’s not to use his hit “Born In The their 1991 hit “Losing My Reli- edition of Fox & Friends was in USA” at GOP campaign rallies. 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Tune In For The Best College Radio! The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 6 Op/Ed In order to win, Letter from the Editor If someone asked you what you know about the Constitution or what it means to you, what would you say? you have to play That it has 27 amendments and was signed in Philadelphia in 1787? That it guarantees your right to bear arms, or protects your Zach Tyler destrian speech tonight.” freedoms of speech and religion? Staff Writer “Nothing in this speech was But did you know that the U.S. Constitution is the oldest written developed, nothing given hard constitution of any major world government? At 4,400 words, it’s The Democratic National Con- thought, nothing that built to a also the shortest. vention took place this past week great moment,” he wrote. “He’s How about that the Constitution doesn’t mention requirements a in Charlotte, N.C.. Just like the going to have to do much better person needs to vote in an election? Or that the word “democracy” GOP’s convention the week be- than this.” is never used in the document? fore, it dominated the news. That Critics at the political news site And what about Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declara- was thanks in part to moving and Politico weren’t impressed, ei- tion of Independence? You won’t find his signature on the Consti- unexpected speeches from sever- ther. tution; he was serving as U.S. minister to France during the Con- al guest speakers, like First Lady “Obama fell flat,” reads the Michelle Obama and former Pres- headline of an article by Jona- stitutional Convention. ident Bill Clinton. thon Martin and Jonathon Al- Each year, Sept. 17 marks Constitution Day in the United States, The First Lady’s speech was len. They pointed out that while commemorating the day our Founding Fathers signed this historic touching — she talked Obama claimed to document. This Constitution Day, you can come to the Leone Cole about Obama’s up- be disdainful of the Auditorium from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. to hear Professor Bryan bringing “by a single petty squabbles of Fair with the University of Alabama Law School and Mr. Marc mother who struggled this election in his Ayers with the Bradley Arant Boult Cummings law firm. to pay the bills, and speech, he didn’t They will be speaking on what the Constitution means and why it by grandparents who miss an opportu- is still relevant 225 years after being signed. stepped in when she nity to take several One more interesting fact I’d like to share with you: Did you needed help.” pot-shots at Rom- know that there was some debate about what the title of the Presi- She did a great job ney. of making her hus- Here’s the deal, dent should be? The Senate originally suggested that his title be band seem, not only though. Critics can “His Highness the President of the United States of America and relatable to the every- write and say what- Protector of Their Liberties”. man, but also the most desirable ever they want about the Presi- Now that’s a candidate for the Presidency out dent’s speech. The reality is that mouthful! there. Who wouldn’t want to elect he’s just playing the game. It’s And as al- the guy “who started his career sad, but it’s true—the political sys- ways, feel free by turning down high paying jobs tem here in America has become to sound off on and instead working in struggling so broken and self-defeating that our Chanticleer neighborhoods” where people re- that’s all it really is: a game. Facebook page. ally needed him? And in order to win this game, We’d love to If Mrs. Obama’s speech was Obama has to play a little dirty. touching, Clinton’s was rousing. He’s got to appeal to the voters hear what the The former President went above who aren’t as interested in the Constitution and beyond the call of duty in political convictions of each can- means to you! his address of the convention’s didate so much as how they look audience with a brilliant defense and sound on television. This is Kara Coleman of Obama’s actions in regard to what it all comes down to. Editor-in-Chief healthcare reform. “Over the next few years, big The Chanticleer President Barack Obama for- decisions will be made in Wash- mally accepted the Democratic ington, on jobs, the economy; tax- Party’s nomination for President es and deficits; energy, education; on Sept. 6, the last day of the con- war and peace, decisions that will vention. His more than 40-min- have a huge impact on our lives ute long acceptance speech elic- and our children’s lives for dec- ited a record-breaking 52,757 ades to come,” said the president. tweets per minute on Twitter. “And on every issue, the choice How will you However, criticism of that you face won’t be just between speech began almost immediately two candidates or two parties. It after he left the podium, which will be a choice between two dif- wasn’t surprising — pundits and ferent paths for America,” he con- vote on Sept. 18? talking heads are never satisfied. tinued. What was surprising is that some Romney and Ryan’s vision for Wait! We need to vote on Sept. 18? of the most vocal critics of the America’s path into the future President weren’t conservative isn’t one that will work. Not for Yes, the state of Ala. will have ciation legitimately fear that the talk-show hosts, but progressive the baby-boomers, not for gen- the opportunity to vote on an State Legislator’s will look to the Democrats. eration X-ers, not for the middle- Michael Tomasky, editor-in- class and not for us or our chil- amendment to our state constitu- Education Trust Fund for cuts to chief of the liberal journal Democ- dren to come. tion on Sept. 18. balance the State Budget should racy and a special correspondent I challenge our student popula- the amendment fail. for The Daily Beast, said that tion to be educated on the issue For this reason these groups Obama had given a “dull and pe- and to vote. The state seems fairly have strongly recommended a divided over the passage, so I will “yes” vote on the amendment. On endeavor to present you with a the opposite side of the issue, ex- neutral and informative view of treme conservative groups such the proposed amendment, as well as the Alabama Tea Party oppose as arguments from both sides. the passage of the amendment as Hasta La Vista! I find it absolutely necessary they see it as weak fiscal policy, that the students of our institu- claiming that it is a means for the Advice for the Newly Liberated tion be able to make their own legislators to provide a short-term judgments and conclusions when solution to a long-term problem Now that the glamour of living on my own has worn off, I’m com- casting a vote on an issue this im- in state fiscal policy. pletely stressed out! I’m still juggling classes like before, but now portant. They are joined by House Mi- I buy my own groceries, the bathroom doesn’t get cleaned and the The proposed measure allows nority Leader Craig Ford (D- laundry doesn’t get done and dinner isn’t made unless I do these things myself. How can this be a fun time, rather than a stressful for the annual transfer of $145.8 Gadsden), but for different rea- experience that makes me want to pull my hair out? million dollars from the Alabama sons. Rep. Ford claims it the ― Stressed in 3B Trust Fund to the State General responsibility of our elected of- Fund for the following three years ficials in state government to Dear Stressed, covering shortages in funding the produce a balanced budget in his Although these first few weeks have been crazy, things should be State’s General Fund, specifically statement on Sept. 6, in which he settling down now into some sort of routine. Build upon this and in areas such as Medicaid. The states, “I urge you to vote ‘No’ on come up with a schedule. It doesn’t have to be airtight― in fact, wig- measure totals $437.4 million Sept. 18 and urge the Governor gle room is recommended. dollars in all to be removed from to call a special session to require When living at home, you (or perhaps your parent) might’ve done the Alabama Trust Fund with no the Legislature to work together laundry on a Saturday, so stick with that. But now you’re washing structured provisions within the to find a permanent solution to your towels, as well, so why not tackle them on Wednesday? Balance it out. language of the amendment to re- our state’s funding needs.” If you’re a neat freak, try to do one of two chores per day, so you’re turn the funds at a later time. The resolution of this issue not spending weekends cleaning (or stressing about the fact that If the measure should fail, the rests upon the population of our you’re NOT cleaning). Others might decide on Saturday morning as state will not have a balanced state. I encourage you to get the their go-to time to do all household chores. To each his own. budget for the 2013 fiscal year facts and to seek out information Here’s an important one: Set aside blocks of time each week for beginning Oct. 1. There is much when deciding how you will vote. study hours. Adopting regular hours ― knowing that these will be speculation as to whether the You need look no further then the altered depending on exams, research papers, etc.― will keep you Governor will call a special ses- internet for a wide range of infor- academically on track. Make sure to plan more time than usually sion of the state legislature to ad- mation regarding the upcoming needed. Bonus: many study sessions will feel like getting out of class dress the budget or whether a cut amendment. early! in the funding of Medicaid and It is your responsibility as stu- Last but not least, go ahead and start meal planning ― a beneficial skill you’ll use for the rest of your life. Check out the many web sites our state prisons will occur if the dents and Americans to practice that have tips on meal planning (in other words, Pinterest), then amendment fails. democracy, the very traditions take a few minutes before each shopping trip. Others, such as the Partnership that keep our beliefs and common So take these three tips, stop wiggin’ out and enjoy yourself. And for Higher Education, Advocates values intact. Be a voice and take stop pulling at your hair. Think you’re stressed now? Wait ’til that for Alabama’s Public Universities a stand for whichever of the two first bald spot shows up. and the Alabama Educators Asso- sides of this issue you agree with. The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 7 Sports Volleyball opens strong at Central Arkansas Invite Daniel Porter responsible for a team high 11 and went back and Sports Editor blocks for the first day. forth before South In the second match Jackson- Dakota finally took a 31-29 win. Jacksonville State’s women’s ville State turned up the offense The Coyotes would win the last volleyball team took part in the as Hivya Leite, Kelsey Anderson, two sets to beat the Gamecocks FCS Top 25 Central Arkansas Invitational Jen Meyer and Nicole Merget all 3-2. last weekend. recorded more than seven kills. The final match against the 1. North Dakota State (2-0) The Gamecocks cruised The Gamecocks finished the host school, undefeated Central 2. Sam Houston State (1-0) through their first day of match- match with a season high 13 aces Arkansas, saw the Gamecocks 3. Montana State (2-0) es sweeping both Jackson State against Arkansas- Pine Bluff. give a good fight but JSU was 4. James Madison (2-0) and Arkansas- Pine Bluff. In the On Sunday, JSU struggled unable to had UCA its first loss 5. Youngstown State (2-0) opening game against Jackson winning the first two sets against of the season. 6. Old Dominion (2-0) State, JSU posted a season high South Dakota (25-16, 25-23) but JSU’s next matches are this 7. Northern Iowa (1-1) 15 blocks. Sophomore Nicole the Coyotes fought back in the weekend in the Purdue Active 8. Appalachian State (1-1) Merget from Canton, MI was third set which was tied at 25 Ankle Challenge. 9. Wofford (2-0) 10. Eastern Washington (1-1) 11. Georgia Southern (1-1) JSU Men’s Golf claim second in Challenge 12. Towson (0-1) PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – The under to pull into a sixth-place tie carded a two-over 74 to finish 13. Delaware (2-0) Jacksonville State men’s golf with fellow Gamecock and sopho- tied for 53rd, while junior Dorian 14. Montana (1-1) team used a final-round 290 to more Tomasz Anderson. Ander- Fernandez’s 76 put him in a tie 15. Illinois State (2-0) wrap up a second-place finish at son, a native of Hertfordshire, for 40th. 16. Lehigh (2-0) the Golfweek Program Challenge England, and the defending indi- The Gamecocks finished ahead 17. Stony Brook (2-0) on Tuesday. vidual champion from the event, of Troy, while Western Carolina, 18. New Hampshire (1-1) The Gamecock men got a two- got as close as one shot to the lead Austin Peay and James Madison 19. McNeese State (2-0) under 70 from senior Andres but ended up with a 74 that gave all tied for fourth. 20. Eastern Kentucky (1-1) Schonbaum on Tuesday on the him a 54-hole score of 213. The JSU men return to the 21. The Citadel (2-0) par-72, 6,940-yard True Blue JSU sophomore Franco Grillo, links on Sunday at the Golfweek 22. Indiana State (1-1) Plantation to pace a 54-hole to- who played in just a few events as Conference Challenge on the 23. Stephen F. Austin (1-1) tal of 864. Team champion Cen- a freshman last year, had a solid Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Bur- 24. Jacksonville State (1-1) tral Arkansas was the only team start to the season. The native of lington, Iowa. The women’s Golf 25. Maine (0-1) under par in the final round with Buenos Aires, Argentina, used an team plays on Oct. 14 at the Aus- a four-under 284 that gave the even-par 72 on Tuesday to climb tin Peay Women’s Intercollegiate JSU Next opponet Bears a two-shot win. into a tie for 12th and finish the at the Clarksville Country Club in #20 EKU (1-1) Sept. 22 (away) Schonbaum, a native of Cordo- tournament with an even-par Clarksville, Tenn. ------ba, Argentina, bogeyed the first 216. ~ Sportswire OVC Volleyball (overall rec.) hole but played the last 17 at three Sophomore Dylan Shephard Southeast Missouri St (6-4) Jax State Football Sweeps OVC Weekly Honors Jacksonville State (6-5) Morehead State (5-6) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Jack- expired. He is the second differ- Snellville, Ga., native connected SIUE (4-5) sonville State won all four Ohio ent Jacksonville State player to on a 33-yard field goal midway ------Valley Conference Football Play- rush for and catch a touchdown through the first quarter to give OVC W. Soccer (overall rec.) ers of the Week awards pass in the same the Gamecocks a 3-0 lead. Later on Sunday and is still game this sea- it was his 37-yarder as time ex- Jacksonville State (6-1-1) the only school in OVC son. pired that gave Jax State its first SIUE (3-2-1) history to achieve all Smith had a victory of the season. It marked Belmont (4-3) four honors in the same career-high 15 the first game-winning field goal Eastern Kentucky (3-3-1) week. tackles, includ- of Thomas’ career. ------DaMarcus James was ing 11 solo stops After leading the team in rush- OVC W. Golf (Team score avg) named the Offensive co- in the Game- ing (65 yards) in his collegiate Player of the Week, Ra- cock win on debut at nationally-ranked Ar- Morehead State (300) shad Smith was named Saturday. The kansas last week, Pope earned Eastern Kentucky (309) Defensive Player of the junior lineback- his first career start against Chat- Murray State (310.7) Week, Griffin Thomas er also forced a tanooga on Saturday and netted Jacksonville State (315.3) earned Special Teams fumble. Smith his first career 100-yard game. ------Player of the Week and became the first The true freshman carried the OVC M. Golf (Team score avg.) Troymaine Pope was JSU player to ball 12 times for 105 yards, av-

named Newcomer of James Harkins/Special to Chanticleerhave 15 or eraging 8.8 yards/carry against the Week. DeMarcus James scored first 2 career TDs vs Chat. more tackles one of the top defensive teams Morehead State (306.1) James carried the ball 16 times in a game since 2009 (Alexan- in the Southern Conference. It Murray State (306.4) for 120 yards and a touchdown der Henderson). The Ft. Wal- marks the second-straight week Jacksonville State (307.1) and caught a 30-yard touch- ton Beach, Fla., native currently Pope has earned the OVC New- Eastern Kentucky (314.3) down. The Demopolis, Ala., na- ranks 14th nationally in tackles comer of the Week honor. ------tive also had a key 13-yard rush (11.5/game) and fourth in forced Jacksonville State became that put the Gamecocks on the fumbles (1.00/game). the first school in Ohio Valley Check out the updated UTC 20-yard line with one sec- Thomas connected on a pair Conference history to win all JSU athletics website ond remaining in the game which of field goals, including the four football Player of the Week jsugamecocksports.com setup Griffin Thomas’ 37-yard game-winner as time expired, awards during the 2008 season. game winning field goal as time in the win over the Mocs. The ~ Sportswire

Jacksonville State needs a new True Rivalry Daniel Porter next meeting was two decades later in 1924 So why not Sports Editor followed by two more meetings the follow- bring back ing two years. There was another break in one of the In football, especially in the South, rivalries the series until in 1953 when the two schools best from are fierce, extremely competitive, and talked met for the fifth time and would play almost the past? about all year round. If your team loses be annually for the next 30 seasons. After a 13-6 Jacksonville ready to hear about it for some 360 days. Ala- loss in 1983 the Gamecocks had to have the State and bitter rival Troy played every year bama and Auburn meet in the Iron Bowl an- bitter taste of defeat in their mouths for 21 from 1946 to 1990 and after a five year break nually, and as it’s one of the biggest rivalries years until the rivalry resumed in 2004. JSU played from 1995 to 2001 before the rivalry in all of college football, it is by far the biggest unloaded any bad feelings they may have had saw its last game to date. “Whup Troy” in Alabama. Although, not too long ago an- for UTC in the 65-20 win over the Mocs in should once again fill JSU Stadium every so other fierce battle raged once a year when the 2004. often. Yes Troy is an FBS school, but strength JSU Gamecocks met the Troy Trojans. While Chattanooga holds the overall series of schedule is no fear to JSU who is in the Last Saturday night record lead at 25-12, take away midst of visiting almost every SEC school and the Gamecocks beat UT- the games prior to 1966, the first has future plans to face Auburn, LSU, UCF, Chattanooga in a trilling year JSU was actually JSU, and and Michigan State. game that literally came the series is 11-10 to UTC, almost The Gamecocks need a true rivalry, and if down to the final second. even with the Gamecocks win- Troy or Chattanooga can’t be resumed maybe Unfortunately, for the ning six of the final eight. it’s time for the birth of a new one. Middle foreseeable future this Now to the dismay of fans and Tennessee State rests in Murfreesboro, TN rivalry, which began over even head coach Jack Crowe, only 200 miles away. It’s an average FBS a century ago, looks to who has been outspoken about school that probably won’t ever be a BCS be over with no more how much he believes true rival- powerhouse and lies in the area that JSU games scheduled against one another. The ries like JSU-UTC can impact a program, it visits often for many OVC games, for those first meeting between the teams that now are looks like JSU will go without a regular rival wondering the schools have faced each other the Mocs and Gamecocks was in 1904. The unless something changes. 22 times before. Weekend Action Friday: Sept. 14 Saturday: Sept. 15 Sunday: Sept. 16 Volleyball vs Purdue Volleyball vs UAB Soccer vs Samford and Bowling Green Cross Country @ Men’s Golf Soccer vs Mercer Vanderbilt Invitational Golfweek Conference Challenge The Chanticleer September 13, 2012 8

Sportswire Griffen Thomas kicks 37 yard game-winning field goal as time expires to beat Chattanooga; Thomas’ first game winning field goal of career Thomas Kicks Gamecocks past Rival UT- Chattanooga

Daniel Porter a seven minute ensuing drive for JSU that Blanchard’s 30 yard strike to DeMarcus Sports Editor made it inside the UTC 10 yard line but was James who now had scored his first career backed up on a holding penalty. Thomas TD’s rushing and receiving in the same game. The Gamecocks earned their first win of the kicked a 33 yard FG to give JSU an early 3-0 JSU led 24-10 at that point but Chattanooga, season Saturday night after Griffin Thomas lead. Huesman was leading another drive a scrappy team from the Southern Confer- nailed a 37 yard field goal as time expired in into JSU territory for UTC before junior ence, wouldn’t go away and with 39 second from of nearly 19,000 at Burgess Snow Field. Rashad Smith forced him to fumble. Pierre remaining were celebrating a successful two- The Gamecocks had lost what at one point Warren scooped up the fumble and returned point conversion that tied the game at 24. was a 17 point lead and saw Chattanooga tie it 75 yards for a touchdown, the first career Sophomore Gabriel Chamber returned the the game with a touch- TD for the sophomore out UTC squib kick to midfield where Ivory would down and two-point of Prattville, AL. lead a quick drive to the 20 for Thomas’s kick. conversion with just Late in the second JSU JSU avoided a major let down and has to 39 second remaining took over at midfield clean up the penalties having seven for 55 in the fourth. when sophomore De- yards. UTC ‘sHuesman, who looks to be a ris- Who knew a missed Marcus James took the ing star, gained 357 total yards and 3 TDs be- field goal by the Mocs second play of the drive tween rushing and passing but JSU stopped just two minutes into 43 yards for a score on him when it was necessary. For Jax State

the game on their first James Hawkins/Special to The Chanticleer the handoff from Coty James and Troymaine Pope both rushed for drive would come back Final score Saturday night at Burgess Snow Field Blanchard. JSU led 17-0. over a hundred yards while Ivory passed for to haunt them so much? Chattanooga would take 157 yards, 70 to Alan Bonner who led with On the first play from scrimmage UTC fresh- one final drive down the field and on fourth five catches. The Aussie Hamish MacInnes man QB Jacob Huesman making his first ca- and one on the one with only a second to go booted five punts, the longest 53 yards down- reer start rushed 62 yards to get inside JSU’s in the half UTC went for it and scored rather ing one inside the 20 and two more for touch- 20. The Gamecocks would force a field goal than taking a field goal. backs. try which was wide right. After a FG by Chattanooga opened the Gamecocks’ QB Marques Ivory would lead second half JSU drove down and scored on

NCAA Rifle Top 20 Jax State opens 7th in Rifle Coaches Poll 1 Texas Christian University Championships that were held in Colum- 2 University of Kentucky MURRAY, Ky. – After making its second bus, Ohio. Frost returns a host of experi- 3 West Virginia University consecutive trip to the NCAA Rifle Cham- enced shooters, led by junior Sam Muegge. 4 University of Alaska Fairbanks pionships a season ago, the Jacksonville Muegge won the OVC Smallbore crown 5 United States Military Academy State rifle team begins the 2012-13 cam- last season and shared second place with 6 University of Mississippi paign ranked seventh in the Collegiate teammate Monica Fyfe in the air rifle com- 7 Jacksonville State University Rifle Coaches Association’s Preseason petition. Fyfe concluded her junior cam- 8 Murray State University Poll, announced by the organization on paign on a high note by placing seventh in 9 University of Nevada Reno Monday. air rifle at the NCAA Championships. 10 Ohio State University JSU, who also claimed its sixth Ohio Jax State begins the 2012-13 season on Nebraska University Valley Conference title in 2011-12, is the Sunday, Sept. 30 as it competes in the 12 United States Air Force Academy highest ranked OVC team in the poll. The Ole Miss Invitational in Oxford, Miss. 13 University of Texas El Paso Gamecocks are one spot in front of No. 8 JSU will have three home competitions 14 University of Memphis Murray State, while Morehead State and during the fall portion of the schedule as 15 United States Naval Academy UT Martin round out the poll at No. 19 they host University of Texas at El Paso 16 Columbus State University and 20 respectively. Defending NCAA and Nevada on Oct. 13. UTEP enters the 17 Akron University Champion Texas Christian starts the year season at No. 13, while Nevada is listed 18 North Carolina State University as the favorite with the top spot. ninth. JSU will host the annual Gamecock 19 Morehead State University The Gamecocks, under the guidance of Invitational on Nov. 16-18. 20 UT Martin veteran head coach Ron Frost, wrapped ~ Sportswire up 2011-12 placing seventh at the NCAA

Soccer finishes 1-1 at Gamecock Adidas Classic

Jordan Smith when referring to the 40-yard goal by Hurt. and evenly Senior Staff Writer With Friday’s draw, the Gamecocks record divided grew to 5-1-1. between the Jacksonville State hosted the annual The Gamecocks returned to action on two teams. Gamecock Adidas Soccer Classic last week- Sunday in the final game of the Gamecock Sunday’s end. Adidas Soccer Classic with a 2-0 win over 2-0 win is the The Gamecocks played to a 1-1 draw in South Carolina State. Gamecock’s their game against McNeese State Friday The first goal came in the 25th minute fifth shut out night. when Kaitlin Manns’ shot ricocheted off the of the season. The Cowgirls struck first when Callie Al- post for Brianna Boutziouvis to score on the Coach Carl- bright scored with a header on a cross from rebound. It was her third goal of the year. son spoke

Megan Rogers in the 21st minute. It was the The final goal came in the 71st minute highly of James Harkins/Special to The Chanticleer first goal allowed by the Gamecocks in their when Hurt sent a cross from the corner that the play of Kaitlin Manns during JSU’s 2-0 win over SC St. previous 5 games. bounced off Jackie Rush’s head onto Eli Ar- her goal- The Gamecocks struck back when Court- thur’s head for the score. It was her first goal keeper Katelyn Geddings citing her position- ney Hurt planted a goal from 40-yards away of the season. ing, reaction and communication as reasons in the 53rd minute. It was her fourth goal of The game turned physical as time wined for the shut out. the season. down. SCSU’s Sara Harris was issued a yel- The Gamecocks’ record improved to 6-1-1. Neither team was able to score again in low card in the 62nd minute. From the 84th As they did Friday night, the Gamecocks regulation or overtime and the match ended to the 89th minute, JSU’s Manns, Myla Senff finished tied with McNeese State in the final in a draw. and Julia Binnicker all earned yellow cards. tournament standings. Both teams had a The Gamecocks had taken 18 shots but “When they start lacking a bit of compo- tournament record of 1-0-1. South Carolina only managed to get four on goal. Coach sure and character, you’re going to see kids State finished 1-1-0 and Jackson State fin- Julie Carlson feels that the team was “im- make dumb mistakes,” said Coach Carlson, ished 0-2. patient” and not taking the best quality of “on both sides.” JSU returns to action this Friday at home shots. “A little luck went our way,” she said There were 22 fouls throughout the game against Mercer University.