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.. -- By Ben Cunningham "I'm not Kilgore has served two years in the to go for and I get elected, then 1'11 do The Chanticleer Editor in Chief g,)ins to \it LIP Senate, where he has chaired the ath- all I can to make sure we get it done." hc.rc. ;~ndguarantee' letic support committee and co- Kilgore told The Chanticleer last Two Senate veterans are vying for ~OLI.or promist' chaired the constitution and code of week. "I think it's a great idea the SGA's presidency in next month's ~ou anything." laws committee. He is a member of because you can save money by get- elections, Chris Cook and Zach Kilcurr" told the Delta Chi, and has held the office of ting them in advance." Zach Kilgore audience Monday Kilgore. want to get my ChriSCoOk alumni secretary with that group. Cook also supported the idea, point- The candidates kicked off the goals accom- night. "I pledge to Both candidates have said they ing out that often students register for spring campaign season Monday plished, because I want to benefit the you to carry out each one of those 17 would favor a measure asking a class and purchase the textbook list- night with speeches after the regular students at Jacksonville State to the best of my ability. I'm not University administrators to make a ed at the bookstores. only to find that Senate session. Both candidates University," Cook said. "Another rea- going to do anything less than that, list of required textbooks available to the professor doesn't use it. "I think stressed a willingness to give students son is I care what the students' opin- and I'll do more than that if I can." students when they register for class. it's a great idea," Cook said of the pro- what they wanted, though neither ions are, because that's who 1'11 be Both candidates have experience in The Senate has discussed a resolution posed change. "It would save stu- offered any specific proposals. working for." the Senate and in greek organizations. endorsing such a change over the last dents money." Cook called the SGA "a big Kilgore also said students' concerns Cook has served in the Senate dur- two weeks. In theory, some Senators Students will choose the next SGA machine to get people to accomplish would be his concerns. "We're not ing the current academic year, chair- have argued, providing students with president at the polls on March 4 and their goals." He stressed a 100 per- here to do what I want to do, I'm not ing the blood drive committee. He is that information would allow them to 5. Voting will take place in the TMB cent attendance record in the Senate here to do what the Senate wants to do a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and save money by giving them time to auditorium, on the building's third and at fraternity and Interfraternity ... it's the Student Government was that fraternity's representative to purchase their books from sources floor, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Council meetings. He also promised Association," he said, stressing the the IFC, where he served as secretary besides Jacksonville's two bookstores. word "student." and tr&surer. "If that's something students want Students live in deteriorating dorm U JSU hiring- for By Jamie M. Eubanks two showers. These bathrooms I The Chanticleer News Editor and showers each contain sev- eral stalls One of those con- Approximately 50 women tains lo stalls, according to chief's position are using three toilets and two Wood. showers, the paint is chipping "The first seme$ter, we had By Miranda Bryant applied for the job. said off the walls, the trash is over- about 50 g~rlstrying to use The Chanticleer Staff Writer Cusimano, but only three to flowing and one of those show- three shower stalls," said six will be interviewed. ers is clogged. No, these aren't Jessica Reid, president of the the conditions in a prison camp. Daugette RHA. "It was mainly Before a new director of "The committee will be These are the conditions stu- 50 girls trying to use two show- public safety can be named looking for multiple crite- dents in Daugette Hall are liv- er stalls, because one of the in April, JSU must form a ria based on experience and ing in. showerheads is really low. So committee to review the list education," she said. Monday n~ght,the Residence you can't get in there if you're of applicants, said Dr. Alice After the committee Hall Association presented their tall." Cusimano, associate vice chooses the best candidates Powerpoint presentation to the Cobb said she would stay up president of student affairs. from the list. an interview

'7n.n . *A'- I I IL m -- . ~ p~ -. . . Powerpoint presentation to the LoDD sald she would stay up president ot student afiairs. from the list, an interview SG4 Senate. It featured photos until 2 a.m. to get a shower. LJniversity Police Chief schedule will be made, of the conditions in the building Reid recalled watching resi- Nelson Coleman has said Cusimano said, so those and what they have done to get dents walk to the bathroom and he will retire at the end of candidates can meet with have to return to their rooms things changed. March after 16 years with people from the police because the stalls were taken. They have already showed the University. department and student this presentation to administra- Reid sadthere are no longer "We are pulling together affairs. tors before Christmas break. 50 women sharing the bath- a screening committee," "I don't have any inside During that break renovations room because many of them Cusimano said. The com- were supposed to have been have moved out. Many of these information," Coleman made, according to the RHA. women moved because the con- mittee will meet for the said. Jessica Cobb is a student who ditions were so bad, according first time at the beginning Individuals from the lives in Daugette Hall and is the to Cobb. of March to look through police department and the vice president of the RHA, but Alesea Dikoko, a freshman the applicants' resumes, Student Government she doesn't stay there anymore The Chant~cleerIJarnleM. Eubanks who is the secretary of the leaving less than a month to Association are being invit- because of,these condifions. Alesea Dikoko points out one of the only three bathroom stalls used by all the Daugette RHA, said she is on a name a new director of ed to join the screening women staying in Daugette Hall. The paint and plaster is chipping off the walls. waiting list to move out of "I stayed in Fitzpatrick last public safety. committee, Cusimano said. can't be used. One of the other in Daugette. Daugette. year," Cobb said. "It was a lot, It could take longer than Faculty members and showers is constantly clogging. "That's why I came over All three girls said they lot, lot better." April 1 to name a new members from the SGA In Fitzpatrick there are four despite cleaning efforts. here," said Cobb. "I didn't would rather be at Daugette director, said Cusimano, campus safety committee bathrooms, with three showers So why would these students know they were living like this over Sparkman. since spring break inter- are expected to take part in each, on every floor. Daugette live here? though." "There's not as many floors features only one bathroom "I guess since all my friends For a long time, Wood said, of females," Reid said. feres with the hiring the search. "These will be with three shower stalls and stayed, I came back." said he didn't understand what the "Fifty girls is enough." Cobb process. very difficult, but impor- three toilets. Marquis Wood, second vice women in the building were Sixteen candidates have tant decisions," she said. The residents said one of the president of the Daugette RHA. complaining about because the see Daugette, page 2 showerheads is so low that it This is his second year to stay men have three bathrooms and SGA trims budgets Campus sprawls, to fund spring event and students drive

...... - - -~ - By Aubrey vines spending - for example. pub- BY ~a~onya~~ant- dealing with environment psy- The Chanticleer Staff Writer lications and advertising - The Chanticleer Staff Writer chology. - - ---.~ ~ until all plans are confirmed. The key characteristics of ~h~ SGA is trimming "Our budget hasn't been Can Jacksonville be a "walk- campus sprawl include a cam- $15,000 from its operating cut," said Case){. "We just friendly campus?" pus that is spread out over a budget to help fund a possible think it's a great opportunity Many students have the Wal- large area, unsightly large park- event this.~pril. for us. for our students and for Mart parking mentality around ing lots surrounding buildings according to T~~~~ casey,the University, and if we're campus - find the closest spot instead of on-campus periphery, director of student activities. that we cut to the door no matter how much the number of automobiles ~h~ entertainment prospect back in other areas. And if it gas or time you may waste, dominate pedestrians, and there and other resources the SGA doesn't work, then we'll have according to Dr. Steve Bitgood. are large distances between are using are undisclosed at everythingback." professor of psychology. buildings making walking diffi- the moment but will be avail- Allocations for student The thought of walking to cult. according to Bitgood's able as soon as plans are final- organizations have not been class is not a major alternative study. ized. held. for students, which is evident by The idea of building more "we have an opportunity "We have not and will not the frequent traffic jams at the parking lots has been brought up that was given to us that we Cut student turn of the hour as students several times. Research has away,.9 casey. organizations because we change classes. shown that there is ample park- casey the SGA is plan- think it's very important that So why don't students walk to ing, just not in places students ning a budget of $50,000 for students get those funds." said class? would like them. the event, but that it might not Casey. Bitgood and st~tdentsJeremy "What the students don't real- cost that much to stage it. According to Crystal Mallet, Jim Shurbutt and ize is more parking will not alle- Roden. the SGKs comptroller Melanie McCarthy researched viate the problem but make T~ be able lo afford the The Chant~cleerIPatrlclaLockhart the campus sprawl at JSU as entertainment, the SGA decid- Robin Calloway climbs into her car after class Tuesday. More students use their ed to hold back on some see Budget, page 3 individual research projects see S~rawl.Daae 3 cars than those who walk because of the way the campus is laid out.

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The Chanticleer February 20, 2003 Senate sets more homecoming rules UPD making great strides By Aubrey Vines height of floats for the home- Service Club was allocated The Chanticleer Staff Writer coming parade was passed. The $125 for a conference. decorations and trailer cannot Senator Jonathan Taylor dis- on eve of chief's departure Monday night's Senate meet- exceed 10 feet because of safety cussed an idea for students to ing began with a lengthy slide regulations and power lines. get a list of their books when to rely on the city police depart- the police department to acquire show from the Resident A bill dis-allowing the reign- they register for classes. Taylor By Miranda Bryant The Chanticleer Staff Writer ment to run our information on a position for a fire safety offi- Housing Association of ing Miss JSU from participating said students can be directed to their system." cer. "We really think we need Daugette Hall. in the homecoming pageant was a link that lists the books needed Jessica Reid, president of the -defeated 16-14 by a standing for a class after registration, but The University police depart- That accomplishment for the that position," he said, "but it is Daugette RHA, showed slides vote. it cannot be done with the regis- ment is getting prepared for its University police department very hard to get a new posi- picturing bathroom conditions "So someone doesn't have 24 tration system itself. triennial national accreditation came after some University tion." According to Coleman, in their dorm. Reid addressed crowns by the time they gradu- Senator Jordan Brewer apolo- evaluation arriving this sum- officers expressed that not hav- all smoke detectors on campus ing an NCIC system was a safe- need to be checked at least once issues they were having with the ' ate," said Senator Emily gized for his "sermon" a few mer, according to Police Chief corroding shower stalls, ceilings Williams about the bill. weeks ago. Nelson Coleman. ty hazard since they needed to a year, and buildings need to be and walls. Most senators agreed Miss "The whole purpose of it was The UPD was assessed by know who they were pulling checked for fire hazards. "They've made this slide JSU should not be penalized for to get people fired up and if it members of the Commission on over, Coleman said. The NCIC The University police depart- show and showed it to every- being Miss JSU. They said if took people getting mad to get Accreditation of Law also helped UPD identify those ment plans to get the car at the body and now they're coming to she was the best for Miss JSU them fired up, then that's ok," Enforcement Agencies in 1997 students with out-of-town vehi- house of University President us," said Stephanie Janis, first she would be voted as the best Brewer said. "From what I've and became accredited for the cle tags so officers could put an Dr. Bill Meehan and turn it into vice president of the SGA. by the student body for home- seen in the past few weeks peo- first time. This accreditation is end to their illegal parking. a marked police car. "We "They want us to do something coming queen. ple are starting to pick up atten- not affiliated with the reassess- Officers will rely on the already have all the equipment about it." The Political Science Club dance at the committee meet- ment of the University's accred- NCIC to gather reports on those for it," Coleman said. "We are Four bills up for considera- was allocated $280 for the ings and people are starting to itation this semester. who have not paid their parking just waiting now." There are tion include one regarding the Model Arab Debate and the write and discuss bills more." "Assessors like' to see new tickets, said Coleman, so they currently three dependable Student Dietetic and Food things and plans for new can use the boot, a device they patrol cars, and Coleman said things," Coleman said. Last they need a minimum of four. year the UPD made accom- He said Tasers are also need- plishments that should help it "Normally we stay ed in case pepper spray and remain accredited. ahead of the pack." firearms are not called for. A Alpha Omicron Pi: We are so excited to have our Chapter Consultant, Ashleigh Boone, with us Before list year there was a Taser is a trademark for a high this week! We are looking forward to the sorority potluck dinner tonight! Congrats to this week's 100 percent turnover in officer -JSUPD Chief voltage stun gun. "If we use the positive panda, Emily Rollins and Sister of the week, Jennifer Conner. Have a great week! employment, Coleman said, Nelson Coleman pepper spray during a fight, it Contact: [email protected] because the University could will affect the innocent not competitively compensate bystanders by making them sick Alpha Xi Delta: We just wanted to thank ZTA for a great crush mixer last Wednesday! Kaylee them. "We werispending a ton attach on a front wheel to pre- or causing them to get trampled we are so excited to have you in our sorority! Thank you KA for the roses! Hope everyone had a of time interviewing, doing vent the vehicle from moving. on." good Valentine's Day! Hope everyone has a great week! Contact: Greta Goecker, 782-1024. background investigations, He said the boot was used once "Normally we stay ahead of putting them through the physi- last semester and again on the pack," he said, in reference Ambassadors: Applications for 2003-04 JSU Ambassadors will be available starting March 3 at cal fitness program, sending another vehicle this semester. to other universities. the Visitor Center. Contact: Tracy Phillips, 782-5260. them to police academy," he Students, staff and faculty A Taser gun will temporarily said, "and for some other can now purchase parking incapacitate a person until an JSU Cheerleader Tryouts: JSU cheerleading tryouts will be April 11-13. Tryout applications agency to get them." The decals online through the officer is able to get control must be turned in by Feb. 28 to be eligible for tryouts. You can pick up an information sheet and University brought all current University Web site. And a new over them, according to application at the JSU Athletic Department, or go online to www.jsugamecocksports.com and click officers in at a decent rate last fire alarm panel was installed Coleman. "It wasn't approved on the cheerleading link. Contact: Brittany Ishee, [email protected] year, he said. where an extra phone line was because the administration Two safetylsecurity positions connected to each building on doesn't want to give a bad Criminal Justice Department Seminar Series: "Crime Scene Processing" Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. The were created during the fall campis, Coleman said. impression of the University," purpose of this seminar is to offer a general overview of how to process a crime scene. Students semester to resolve parking and Three emergency telephones he said. "It is scary to people may receive one credit hour (CJ 488) Instructors: Glaze and Staude Contact: William Coulter, traffic problems. "It gave us an were installed around campus in who don't know what it is or will-coulter @ yahoo.com opportunity to see we really do November, and high intensity what it is for." need them so officers won't lights were placed at Brewer If a fight erupts, an option for - - need them so officers won't lights were placed at Brewer If a fight erupts, an option for Financial Aid: The preference deadline to have all application forms on file for financial aid is neglect other duties," Coleman and Merrill halls. "People police officers is to use the March 15. The deadline to receive financial aid for Spring 2003 is March 3 1. All paperwork must said. should feel a lot safer," he said. baton, Coleman said, but it be complete and in our office by this date. Contact: Stephanie Miller, 782-5001. The National Crime "If we have new things that could be taken away very easily. Information Center system was could help other departments, When the assessors come to Freshman Forum: We would like everyone to participate in Project: valentine! We are asking installed last semester. It allows CALEA wants us to type it up review the UPD, documents everyone to donate their old cell phones, no matter what condition they are in. They will be dis- authorized dispatchers and offi- and send it to them so they can must be available for over 400 tributed to those waiting for organ transplants. Please bring them by the Office of Student cers to receive information such inform other (police) depart- standards, Coleman said. "We Activities, 402'in theTMB by March 3. Contact: Katie Scott, [email protected] as vehicle owner information ments," Coleman said. have to be able to show any file and certain police records. Coleman said he fears prora- they request and show who Habitat for Humanity, Baptist Campus Ministries and the Wesley Foundation will sponsor a "That was a big one for us," tion will delay other plans. keeps the key to that file." Volleyball Marathon on Feb. 28 from noon until midnight to help sponsor a house for the Jimmy said Coleman, "because we had Requests have been made by Carter Work Project to be held in Calhoun County on June 8-13. Find out how your organization or you, as an individual, can be involved. Contact: BCM, 435-7020.

Peer Educators: Interested in becoming a Peer Educator? Attend an interest meeting March 5 and 6 at 3 p.m., in 303 TMB. Contact: Norma Penny, [email protected] Two SGA exec. offices decided ondary education, has served on "I seek this office because I By Ben Cunningham and Phi Eta Sigma: Sixty $1,000 awards and thirty-one $2,000 scholarships are available nationally the Senate for one year. She have been involved with it, Jamie M. Eubanks to undergraduate members of Phi Eta Sigma. Five scholarships of up to $5,000 each available for was chairwoman of the academ- direct activities that are related graduates. JSU Phi Eta Sigma members are invited to apply. For applications, see Mr. Kinney in The Chanticleer Editor in Chief and News Editor ic affairs committee, and served with it, and been involved in Stone Center 105. Deadline for applications is Feb. 25. Contact: Rufus Kinney, 782-5467. in the Freshman Forum during those activities," she said. "I Two candidates are squaring her first year On campus. have seen the potential that it Phi Mu: If you're interested in the Phi Mu Golf Tournament please contact a sister. It Mince said she's looking for- (the OC) has on this campus, will be March 14 and cost $35 for JSU students to play. Phi Mu Lady of the Week off in a contest for the SGA'~* vice-presidency of organization- ward the O~~ortunit~be the and I think that I would do good is Suzanne Burdette. Have a great week everyone! Contact: [email protected] al affairs, while two other vice- first to hold the retooled office. as far as making it a bigger "Basically the office will be my thing." Writer's Club: We are now accepting submissions for inclusion in the 2002-03 edition of the presidential races have just one candidate each, and only 30 stu- baby,'' she said. "I can blaze the As the only candidate for the StudentLiterary Journal, "Something Else." **See flyers for submission details.** Please bring trail. So basically I want to do job Mardracus Russell will be your entries by 116 Stone Center. Contact: Valerie Rimpsey, 782-8096 or [email protected] dents have qualified to run for 35 Senate seats. everything in my power to do next year's vice president for Jennifer Mince and Alesha I can revamp the student activities, the new name Zeta Tau Alpha: Hey guys! Do you have an awesome, fun, or interesting talent that you want to - make it new." for what was the 2nd vice presi- showcase? Then come be a part of the annual Big Man On Campus. Entry fees are $10-Single, $20- Ingram are both seeking the title of vice president for organiza- Ingram is a junior from dency. He will be responsible Double, and $25- Group of 3-5. Applications available in the SGA office. Contact: Angela Estes, Louisville, Ky., majoring in for planning and putting on the 782-6176. tional affairs, an office with a new name and new responsibili- She's served in the SGA's year-long slate of enter- ties. The Senate altered the for the past year, where tainment events. Russell is a The- Chanticleer Announcements Policy: Any JSU student organization or University office may submit items for the financial office of comptroller she chaired the allocations com- sophomore from Dadeville, Announcements column. Submissions must be typed, and must be limited to 50 words. Submissions must include a name this semester, making its holder mittee and co-chaired the blood majoring in music education. and telephone number or e-mail address to contact for further information, but this information does not count toward the the president of JSU3s drive committee. Ingram is cur- "I feel like I've gained lots of 50-word total. Submissions must arrive at The Chanticleer offices in Room 180, Self Hall by 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to the desired publication date. Organizational Council, a forum rent'~ president of the leadership through being home- The Chanticleer reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission for any reaion. We also reserve the right to of representatives from the cam- Organizational an coming committee head and I edit submissions for style, brevity, and clarity. pus' student groups. office office she'll keep if she wins feel like I could hold a position will retain its traditional control this with [student] activities," over the SGA's finances. Ingram pointed to her experi- Russell said of the office. Mince, a sophomore from ence with the OC as key to her Fort Payne majoring in set- qualifications for the new Job. See Elections, page 3

Feb. 11-Jason Tidwell, 22, reported breaking and entering an automobile and theft of property Daugette: 50 women, three toilets (from page 1) occurring in the parking lot south of Dixon. A trombone valued at $3,000 and a CD player valued at $150 were stolen. said. shower curtain," Cobb said. "I been left for housing. It is cur- Feb. 11-LaTonya Pyant, 22, reported breaking and entering an automobile to JSUPD occurring Last semester, Daugette's think that's the only thing they rently being used for office at Pannell Apartments. A CD player valued at $150 was stolen. RHA approached the University did." space for the political science Feb. 14-Jason Michael Woods was cited by JSUPD for open container violation occurring at administration about their prob- Pest control didn't arrive until department, graduate studies Trustee Circle. lems. They were promised this semester, according to Reid. and other departments that were Last semester, two women were Feb. 14-Cecil Bruce Gooden, 21, was arrested by JSUPD for DUI occurring at Forney Avenue. something was going to be displaced during some building Feb. 17-Jeffery Michael Carpenter, 19, reported breaking and entering an automobile to JSUPD done, but nothing has changed. forced out of their room because renovations. occurring at Dixon Hall parking lot. A saxophone valued at $4,000 and a CD player valued at $250 There is a larger bathroom mice had infested their closet. SGA President Robert Hayes with more shower stalls and toi- "There was a hole in the back set up a meeting next week with Feb. 17-Corey Leon Cockrell, 19, reported unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle to JSUPD lets that could be used, but it of their closet where the mice President Bill Meehan, occurring at Tredaway Avenue. Stereo equipment valued at $220 was stolen. needs renovations. It's in worse were coming in." Reid said. Maintenance Director George shape than the other bathroom, The residents also had to deal Lord and Associate Vice but it could be fixed and used, with roaches and ants. President of Student Affairs according to Reid. Daugette's RHA also argues Alice Cusimano to discuss the "We were lucky we got a that Curtiss Hall should have problems. February 20,2003 The Chanticleer Page 3 from Budget, page 1 do something big for $15,000. from Sprawl, page 1 study at a conference last Back then it didn't cost any- weekend where they met other SACS visit effects students allocations are not allowed to thing, but now it does and you things worse," said Bitgood. students from Mississippi fac- of Commerce and Business be touched for anything, have to find ways to get it The research team is empha- ing the same problem. Unsafe By Jamie M. Eubanks The Chanticleer News Editor Administration. "Then they "We are allotted $5,000 for done." Choquette said when sizing more on-campus devel- walking conditions there may ask them something about student organizations and the asked if he thinks the SGA will opment of better sidewalks and resulted in two deaths that year. Next week higher education their faculty adviser." organizations will get that use this strategy again in the grassy areas that are more The researchers proposed administrators and faculty from Lavender also said some money," according to Roden. future. attractive to walkers. centralizing the campus to help across the southeast will visit generic questions may be "Usually, there's some left over The SGA will let everyone Another appeal to walking is alleviate many traffic factors JSU's campus for accreditation posed, such as the strengths and that we can give more if they know what offers they made, the time it takes to walk from by placing many required evaluation. weaknesses of a program. The need it." but the contracts they have will each building. Mallet and classes around the quad. Students may be asked ques- visitors will want to know stu- The SGA has taken this not allow them to go out and say Shurbutt carried out a survey "It would be worth a try to what they are trying to do. A tions or even asked to have dents' opinions on certain sub- avenue before, not in the past on the time it took to walk to have a shuttle service from crawfish boil was in the works lunch with the visitors, but most jects. They will not be subject- two years, but it's. been done, each of the major buildings on Stone Center to the center of said Mark Choquette, the SGA's until this opportunity came students won't even know the ing students to a test of factual the furthest parts of campus. campus to the Coliseum and second vice president. With the along, but Casey said it was visitors were here, according to information. The time travelled from the see if people would use it," exception of the yearly enter- decided against until they know Dr. Martha Lavender, dean of "I want students to know they Stone Center to Pete Mathews Bitgood said. tainment budget, all areas got more about the venture they are the College of Nursing and can be honest about that," Coliseum was approximately There are some groups that their money back. currently pursuing. director of the self-study at Lavender said. "If they don't 33 minutes. Merrill Hall to are trying to tackle the prob- "That's the way it works," "We think what we have, if JSU. know the answer, they should Bibb Graves Hall was 11 min- lem. The SGA "Walk to Class Choquette said. "I get offers all we can pull it off, will be big. "For the most part, I don't just say 'I don't know."' utes and Rowe Hall to Brewer the time and it's all over And if we can't, then we can say Wednesdays" campaign think students are going to real- Clark has traveled to colleges Hall took minutes. $100.000, even the simple stuff. we tried," said Casey. encourages students to walk on ize much of anything is going and universities to accredit Other research will include "It used to be that you could Wednesdays. The Baptist on," Lavender said. "This is other schools' programs, just measuring how far traffic gets Campus Ministries gave out going to be another week at like these visitors. She said the backed up during peak hours. candy as students walked by as JSU." visitors will not intimidate stu- The longest walking distance an incentive for walking to from Elections, page 2 The visiting committee will dents or ask an inappropriate on campus is to the Coliseum class. be identified by their gold name question. on Highway 204, which has no Bitgood pointed out that not Emily Williams will run the start. Just 30 candidates have tags provided by the University. "But this is not the time to air sidewalks. Crossing Forney business of the Senate as next qualified to run for the only will walking help with "The visitors may approach a complaints or grievances that Aveenue is a challenge during year's vice president of the Senate's 35 seats, meaning parking but it's good for your student and introduce them- have not been dealt with high traffic times. student senate, the new name that all the candidates will health. selves," according to Lavender. through the appropriate chan- Mallet suggested making for what was the 1st vice pres- automatically be elected, Any student organizations "If it's a faculty member nels," Lavender said. "A visitor walking on campus safer by idency. She is a sophomore regardless of the votes count- that would like to get involved looking at educational pro- will not entertain that anyway. from Hokes Bluff, majoring in ed on election day. adding crosswalks and lower- or would like more information grams then they may ask ques- "It's a time to represent JSU English and Spanish. She's Originally, 39 students had ing the speed limit on Forney. should contact Bitgood at 782- tions: What is your major?" as you would want to represent served on the Senate for one filed to run for Senate seats, The students presented their 5640. said Louise Clark of the College it to your ~otentialemployer." year, co-chairing the home- but nine applicants failed to coming committee and serv- attend a mandatory meeting ing on the S.T.A.R.S. and aca- for candidates on Friday, dis- demic affairs committees. qualifying them from the race, "It's something I've wanted according to Stephanie Janis, to do since I came to school the current I st vice president. here," Williams said of the Students will get a chance office. ".I was in Freshman to cast ballots for their student Forum, and I started to attend leaders on ~~~~h 4 and 5, in Senate meetings, and it's just the TMB auditorium on that something I love. I want to building's third floor. 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OPINION The Chanticleer February 20, 2003 In Our View Worrying your life away doesn't Representin' solve anything; so just be The SGA's spring election season is underway, meaning the names at the top of the student government soon will be chang- I was told somewhat consciously want things to go the not, the topics were ing. last minute to write a wrong, then our worries were pointless to even think about. One thing apparently isn't changing: not very many names column this week. I worth it. I remember an interview will be on the ballot for SGA executive offices and Senate seats worried about what my The When you worry though, with Cher that I once saw on next month. topic would be, asking uan you can just cause greater television. She had a good Of the four executive offices up for election, only two have family and friends what problems - problems in point in the interview, and it's more than one candidate. That means that Emily Williams will I could ramble on relationships, problems in something I carry with me. unfortunately it's automatically become the vice president of the Senate for next about. I had suggestions your health, problems in gen- She said something along the year. and Mardracus Russell will automatically become the vice rubbed off on me. ranging from donuts to why eral. lines of don't sweat the small president for student activities. I've worried and lost sleep people buy cocoa butter I've worried over grades, stuff; if it's not going to make We don't mean to say that those soon-to-be new officers will in the past over things that I lotion to how college stu- over work, over relation- a difference five years from do a bad job, but we think that the student body would be bet- have absolutely no control ter served ~f there were more candidates to choose from. The dents treat their cars. I also ships, and it just seems like now, there's no sense in wor- candidates would be forced to differentiate themselves from had some tell me what I hate Over. stressed it's been a waste. If you go in rying about it today. each other in search of votes. hearing, "Um, I don't know." Out the giving something your all, I've also found words of ifs that never happen. Perhaps the greatest travesty of this state of affairs is the fact I either have some solid you've got nothing to stress wisdom from others. A fam- Have you ever noticed that that only 30 candidates for the Senate's 35 seats will appkar on topic to write about, or I'm out about in the first place. ily friend once advised don't things are never as bad as the ballot. Originally, 39 students had filed applications, but blank. This week, I was the Finally I've come to the wony about the things you nine of those failed to attend a mandatory meeting for candi- latter of the two. I've milked lhink be? conclusion that I've worried can't change. Bobby dates on Friday, disqualifying them from the race. worry and worry up to the The Senate is supposed to be the body that most faithfully relationships, growing up, in vain. All I've actually McFerrin had a great point and dealing with the public and when the action done when I've worried too when he said, "Don't and most democratically represents the student body, much as takes place that you've for all their worth. I worried about petty little things is worry, be happy." And in the Congress or the state legislatures are supposed to represent us in stressed over so much, you Washington and the statehouses. Now, instead of getting to cast for awhile, then it came to waste time that I could have midst of writing this, the realize that it was all in vain. a vote to choose our representatives, those 30 candidates will me, I should write about wor- used doing more constructive sports editor here at The Far too often I think we become senators even if no one votes for them. Typically for rying . things. Chanticleer advised me, blow things out of propor- the way things go at JSU, they need just show up. I'm prone to worrying. Sure, there are times when "Don't worry, yo." tion. There's no sense in it, Again, that's not to say those candidates won't do a good job, I'm a Pendergrass for Pete's worrying is needed. I've For the most part, I don't but the democratic process is a sham if there aren't even enough but it does make for interest- sake. I'm my mother's worried about family and lose as much sleep anymore, candidates on the ballot to fill all the available offices. It's a ing thoughts or conversations daughter and while she's a friends and their health and worrying about the things I shame that there aren't enough students on campus interested in with others. great lady, she worries like safety and important things can't change. Every now and their own state of affairs to fill all the seats in our student gov- Sometimes I think we sub- ernment. nobodv's business. And such as that. But more often then the thought,- "Did I leave But perhaps the problem is with the system itself. Voters pick the oven on?" pops up, but three candidates from the entire field of Senate hopefuls, and some things will never the top 35 vote-getters win the seats. It's hard to even call that change, and that just proves a race when no candidates are actually running against each I'm my mother's daughter. other. No one who wins a seat will be representing anyone in Now more than ever I'm particular, they'll be representing all 9,000 or so JSU students. worrying less about the That's a hard constituency for any of them to get a handle on. things I can't change, and- For the Senate to be a truly representative democratic body, its members should be elected to represent specific segments of thinking more about the the student body. There are a number of possible ways to do things that really matter. this, but the best is probably dividing the student body up by the I have the whole belief that college or department of their major, and awarding a number of everything works out how seats to that college based on the number of students enrolled it's supposed to, and the man there. That system most closely resembles the apportionment of upstairs has a plan that I seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and similar bodies. 1 - 11 A_.-& Till.,... --ma there. Inat system most closely rehemoles LII~appuIiiuI~II~eI~t UI upstairs has a plan that I seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and similar bodies. Dividing Senate seats among the student body by any other should trust. When some- means would be messy and impractical. thing doesn't go my way Perhaps giving students specific seats to run for against each now, I figure He had a reason other would spark more interest in the races as people would be for that happening. Go with electing students they know to represent them. it. When the 30 members of the new Senate open their first ses- And now I'm goirg to sion in the fall, they should consider a measure to change the worry over whether or not Senate election system to one with seats apportioned among the anyone read, agrees, or sim- student body by college. Then when their successors convene a ply hated this week's ram- year farther into the future, there might not be any empty chairs blings from a lowly college among them. student.

"Which nation poses a greater threat to the United States: Iraq or North Korea?"

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spaces are larger than normal park- Something else that has become bookstore or food court. experience, I want to ask a favor of For the past two weeks, I have ing spaces? A person clear to me over I am a physically disabled stu- the students, faculty, and staff of had to use a wheelchair. During who drives a car, and the past few weeks dent, but I normally do not use a JSU: Life for people with physical this time, I have developed a is also a wheelchair "I am not writing to is that handi- wheelchair. Until now, I have been disabilities is hard enough - lease greater sense of awareness and user,usuall~hasto com~lain.Ionly capped parking is very passive and just ignored it do not make life more difficult by ' * not a loading respect for those who are perma- remove the wheel- - when people parked illegally in a parking illegally .in handicapped want to make people nently in wheelchairs. I am now chair, -get out of the zone! JSU has handicapped zone. I do not allow zones or blocking wheelchair more aware of the many obstacles car, and get situated aware of these prob- yellow curbs that my "disability" to stop me from ramps. that a physically disabled person in the wheelchair. 1ems.V are designated doing any of the things that I want faces daily. Many of these are Because all of this loading zones. to do, nor do I use it as an excuse. Thank you, related to handicapped parking. occurs while oncom- Also, a handi- I am not writing to complain. I Jessica Staley How many people have ever con- ing traffic continues, parallel park- capped space is not a place to park only want to make people aware of sidered why handicapped parking ing spaces can be very dangerous. if you just want to "run in" to the these problems. As a result of my

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FEATURES The Chanticleer February 20, 2003 Mv ideas .The "powerful" production of the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" hits the stage tonight at JSU's Stone Center theater. With a cast of over 45 characters, including the JSU A Capella Choir, and a full orchestra, of a Fox- the musical is a "powerful" production and one of the "biggest joint efforts" between the music and drama departments director Freddie Clements has s,een in his 15 years at the University. In addition to the on-stage cast and orchestra, there are about 30 peo- like twist ple working behind the scenes on sound, lighting, props, set design and the 115 cos- tumes for the production, Cleqents said. "The nature of the show makes it much more complicated than for ''JoeSS a lot of musicals we've done just because of the quickness of the scene changes and the fact that the music never stops," Clements said. "Vocally wise it is the hardest show since I've The Chanticleer Features Editor Features Editor The musical originated from two songs released by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, which were later turned into the production's two main singles, "Jesus Christ What were you doing Superstar" and "I Don't Know How To Love Him," by Monday night from 7 to 9? writer Tim Rice. Viewers totaling 20.6 mil- The writer-composer team then saw their production of lion, including myself, were Jesus' seven days before crucifixion come to life on a watching Fox's 50 rnillion- London stage in 1969. At first;there was opposition to it dollar lie come to an end on from various religious organizations because it was Jesus' "Joe Millionaire." story told through rock music, Clements said. Another Commercials for the shocking twist is the story is told from Judas' point of episode raved about Evan's lie and a twist at the end that Despite the shock value it had in the 70s, the would "blow your mind" - University's production is intended to be non-offensive a secret that even Evan didn't to audience members. "I spent a lot of time since last April trying very hard to make sure that in no way is know about. this offensive to anybody," said Clements. "It's a story Evan Marriot, "Joe," final- of the last seven days of Christ - it's not supposed to be ly chose his potential bride out of the two singles left - Clements and his production team spent many meetings Sarah, the former fetish discussing each scene and its parts to keep offensive mate- model from L.A. and Zora, rial out of the production. "There are some realistically the small-town elderly!ani- heavy things," he said. "If it didn't fit the story, it's not mallchildren-lover who is passionate about life. In some past productions at other theaters, Judas has Zora stole his heart with been portrayed as a violent character, said Clements. her sweet and "genuine," as Evan said, personality. The big question was: would Zora still want to be with him after he revealed his Organization spot light: Nati0nal Panhellenic Council 50 million-dollar lie? Well, she accepted him and NPHC unites African-American greek organizations to reach out to the campus through projects and events his offer to continue their relationship and then Evan's

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The Chanticleer Staff Writer 99 thnxrxx7;~~ xr;n;t -a+:*----4 T L,;~,~~~,+X,f. c,nna I aa~ Ilated the two with a $1 mil- UULITI, raul nogan, congratu- acknowledged at this Boys and Girls Club. On Feb. By Summer Rogers lated the two with a $1 rnil- The Chanticleer Staff Writer University since 1995, and 22, they will visit a retirement lion-dollar check made out to has been in existence since home in Anniston to spend the both of them. One of the most influential 1932. Since that time, they time with the elderly. They My question is: where was organizations on campus is have made enormous head- are also involved in other the twist that would "blow one that many students may way in the black and minority campus-oriented projects your mind?" not even be aware of. The community. such as Habitat for Humanity Are you telling me the $1 National Pan-Hellenic The organization has sever- and Preview Day. million-dollar check, which Council is a greek council for al conventions yearly, which The NPHC has an execu- comes out to $500,000 a African-American fraternities mainly focus on how to relate tive board which consists of a piece minus taxes, is the and sororities. to all other fraternities and president, a vice president, a The NPHC consists of sororities, not only African- treasurerlsecretary and two twist? eight nationwide fraternities American ones. The JSU delegates. The job of the del- I expected more from Fox. and sororities, five of which group recently returned from egates is to communicate With their upcoming reali- are recognized at Jacksonville a council meeting in between other fraternities and ty series "Married By State including Kappa Alpha Birmingham concerning sororities. The board is cho- America, " where two people Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta greek unity and more out- sen at the end of the fall who have never met are Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta reach in the community. semester, and they then vote voted by viewers to get and Zeta Phi Beta. This association is very for a president, vice president hitched, the Fox network has The purpose of the NPHC adamant about giving back to and treasurerlsecretary. slumped to an all-time low. is "to promote Greek unity as the community and is doing Siaway offered some sug- Based on this all-time far as black fraternities and several fund-raisers to help gestions for those interested moral low the network has sororities are concerned, and society as a whole. Last in becoming a member of this reached, I would expect a to outreach to the campus and month, they volunteered at organization. First, you must much cooler twist. to the community," according the Boys and Girls Club, and be in a greek fraternity or Something like gathering to the group's president Tom on Tuesday the group held an sorority, be African-American all the women, including Siaway. auction, donating half the Zora, in the room with Evan The NPHC has been proceeds to the Jacksonville see NPHC, page 6 after he poured his heart out to her, and telling him that they were lying to him. They Delta Chi really weren't all single, but Some divided on instead they're all married hosts dinner with three kids each. Or perhaps, the women Black History Month By Katja Sunnarborg could have revealed that they The Chanticleer Staff Writer were a troupe of traveling By Eric Gorski ety and culture and make those strippers and then got up on The Gazette contributions a source of pride The brothers of JSU's chapter the French antique tables and of Delta Chi hosted a chili din- for all Americans. performed sleazy dances. COLORADO SPRINGS. But within the black commu- ner on Feb. 12 to raise funds for care packages for American sol- Maybe Paul Hogan, the Colo. - The Rev. Promise Lee nity, there are reservations. butler, could have pulled the Some don't like shoehorning diers in the Middle East. thinks it's important to carve "Star Wars" scene and 400 years of history into one The dinner drew about 200 out time to acknowledge the revealed that he was Evan's contributions of black month - the shortest month of people, raising about $1,000, biological father and that the Americans, "to keep it in our the year. at that. according to Delta Chi President consciousness, so we don't for- Others complain Black Lance Smith. The money they parents he had known all his get." History Month highlights the raised from the dinner will be life actually adopted him. But for the past couple of achievements of the same peo- used to send care packages to Or Evan, the supposed years, the Colorado Springs ple every year, Martin Luther soldiers of the 3rd Infantry $19,000 per year construc- pastor and community activist King Jr. and Malcolm X, but not Division deployed in Kuwait. tion worker, could have has declined all requests to less-recognizable figures. Smith said. revealed that he actually is a speak at Black History Month "I have issues with it being Delta Chi still has possible millionaire and Fox had events. the shortest month of the year. plans for future fund raising for viewers fooled the whole but I'm taking it," said Pam Lee's boycott might be a care packages, which Smith said time. Shipp, a senior program associ- strong example of Black would be sent to the soldiers Now those would have History Month backlarh. but his ate at the Center for Creative during the summer. been twists that would "blow mixed feelings are not unusual. Leadership in Colorado "We just wanted to do our your mind." The observance. which began Springs. share and help the men out in And they would be much as Negro History Week in 1926 Shipp agrees the social issues Kuwait," Smith said, "and and was expanded to a month in raised by Promise Lee are The ChanticieerIPatricia Lockhart because some of our fraternity more fitting to the flashy Fox 1976, is meant to document important. But she thinks the Brothers of the JSU chapter of Delta Chi line up bags with bowls of chili in them, brothers and friends are also network. black contributions to U.S. soci- past is important, too. for the fraternity's chili dinner on Feb. 12. there." Page 6 The Chanticleer* February 20,2003

from Superstar, page 5 from NPHC, page 5 Zwan times, with the feel of a roots- erful guitar-driven radio pop Mary Star of the Sea rock album, relying on lo-fi gui- behind his preaching. However, this portrayal of or a member of a minority tar and even undistorted Corgan takes most of the , Judas will not be used in JSU's group. Meetings are open to acoustic sound in tracks like "Of songwriting credit on the album, production. the public, as are community a Broken Heart." and the songs he didn't write are Clements and his team have service projects, and the There's plenty of electricity traditional Christian hymns he's been working on the produc- NPHC "has no problem with though. thanks to Corgan's rearranged for rock. "Jesus, I / Review by Ben cunningham bandmates, guitarists Matt Mary Star of the Sea" is a 14- tion since April 2002. "With public participation. In fact, The chanticleer Editor in chief Sweeny and David Pajo, bassist minute. Zeppelin-esque epic the caliber, the talent and the we promote public participa- Paz Lenchatin (formerly of A near the album's end. The first professional attitude of every- tion," Siaway said. If Billy Corgan was the Perfect Circle), and fellow half of the song is a reworking body involved, we've been One of the most important 1990s' "rock n' roll messiah" Courtesy Repr~se pumpkin Jimmy Chamberlin on of the hymn "Jesus, I My Cross able to accomplish so much," things that the NPHC is doing with his acclaimed band drums. Have Taken," with lyrics closely he said. this month is a re-enactment Smashing Pumpkins, we're now now-classic "Siamese Dream" The celebration begins in the matching the original. Corgan Because musicals typically of "The March on in the midst of his second com- and "Mellon Collie and the first track, "Lyric," with guitar sings them over a sparse guitar sell out, the show will run Washington," on Feb. 27 at 3 ing with his new band, Zwan. Infinite Sadness." The band's melodies that wouldn't sound melody for two minutes before sound fused Corgan's poetic tonight through Sunday night p.m. The band's debut album, out of place on a Tom Petty or the rest of the band comes in, and then Feb. 27 through lyrics with gorgeous melody They will begin at the "Mary Star of th6 Sea," was, R.E.M. album. "Here comes building slowly to a declaration March 2, Clements said. and electric power. The music International House and released on Reprise records ear- my faith, to carry me on," bursting with joy. "Jesus, Jesus, Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday was introspective, often brood- march completely around the lier this month. It's a testament Corgan sings, opening an album Jesus, reborn, reborn, reborn, through Saturday and 2 p.m. ing and at times even angry, campus. The JSU Gospel to the songwriting talents of with so many religious over- reborn," he sings as the music on Sunday. For ticket informa- Corgan, and his ability as a fish- though always beautifully craft- Choir will perform and the tones the listener may feel the swells and the guitars burst into tion and reservations call the er of musicians in putting ed. urge to stand up and sing along. electrified soloing. president of the Jacksonville box office at 782-5648. together a band. Zwan's "Mary Star of the "Honestly," the album's first "God and trouble are all I've chapter of the NAACP will Sea" sounds like the beginning "I think it's a powerful piece When Smashing Pumpkins single, is a celebration of love known, " Corgan sings. "yet give the Have Dream" of a new-testament Corgan in and a powerful production." "I a ascended to the realm of rock that could be applied to a signif- how rich is my condition 1 God contrast to his work with the said Clements. "The commu- speech. According to Siaway history after their last show in icant other or to faith. "I believe and heaven are all my own." If Pumpkins. The album sounds nity doesn't even know what the NPHC is "trying to end Chicago in 2000, Corgan and you mean the best that life can Corgan and Zwan keep produc- uncharacteristically like a cele- it's in for yet." Black History Month on an the band had already made their bring / I believe in it all" Corgan ing albums like "Mary," that last uplifting note." mark on music, leaving behind a bration, something of a rarity in sings as the band provides pow- line will ring very true. discography that included the the alt-rock world. It's earthy at

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SPORTS The Chanticleer February 20, 2003 o9JSU Gamecocks cage Bruins, Dogs

where art, By J. Wilson Guthrie Sonn and Belmont and good 21 points, seven rebounds, four The Chanticleer Sports Editor capitalization by the Gamecocks steals and five assists. Omar gave the home team a 17-point Barlett came in with 13 points thou? The Gamecocks posted their lead at the half. and five boards. but the big story second conference win in a row The Gamecocks held the A- was JSU's bench. Saturday, ousting the No. 1 Sun All-Conference Sonn to just Scott Watson and Eager got ranked Belmont Bruins 92-87, to three points in the half forcing off the pine to put up 12 and 10 The Chanticleer pull to the No. 2 spot in the A- the Bruins to find some other points respectively and the Sun North. way to produce points. bench combined for 32 points Omar Barlett led a host of JSU had no problems shoot- and eight rebounds. Gamecocks in double digits with ing going 59.3 percent. and a Iit- Sarnford's big center. Phillip After two columns praising 18. Behind Barlett were Jay tle better than half. 54.5 percent, Ramelli. led the Bulldogs with fans and saying how hostile a Heard with 16, Poonie from behind the line. The 15 points and five boards. Tyson place Pete Mathews is for Richardson with 15, Trent Eager Gamecocks also held the visitors Dorsey shot 5-of-9 for 14 points opponents to play at, I figured with 12 and rounding out the to no points the last four-and-a- and Eddie Harper came off the that the SGA "Pack the Pete" scorers was Josh Perry with 10. half minutes of the half. bench for 12. night would see students JSU shot 58.5 percent for the JSU shot out of the gates still Neither team shot well with standing in line to cram as game and have remedied their gunning for the top seat, taking JSU coming in for an even 50 many college kids as possible free throw woes, shooting 79.3 the lead to as many as 23 with 17 percent and Samford shooting just under at 46.2 percent for the into that one enclosed area. percent from the line. remaining in the game. But Sonn caught on fire scor- night. Man was I wrong. Belmont boasted near as many people with doubles, with ing 23 of Belmont's 61 second- Barlett also went 3-of-5 from The Pete wasn't packed. It senior center Adam Sonn raining half points. Sonn also received the line, a far cry from the 5-of- wasn't even full. Come to in 26 with 10 rebounds. Steve help from JSU as he took 15 15 at Seibert Hall. think of it I remember there Drabyn posted 17, followed shots from the line. and made "Coach (Jeff) Maher said 'I being more empty seats than closely by Brian Collins with 16 14. wish that you would just miss full ones. Did people realize and Jese Snyder came off the Despite Sonn's performance the first one."' said Barlett. that the Samford game would bench with 13. the Bruins nevcr led in the half. "This was a whole 'nother be one of the defining The first half was back and but did cut the lead to four with game." moments in this, our final sea- forth between the teams with 2:30 to go in the game. "This was probably the son to play in the A-Sun? And JSU pulling to a 7-point lead at JSU also defeated Samford biggest win of the year," said Senior Gamecock center Omar Barlett slams a two-handed dunk over Samford's J. Robert Merritt in Jacksonville's 74-63 win over the Bulldogs. our women's team is the lO:20 mark. But the Bruins ~h~~~d~~at .&packthe pete.' ~i~h~~d~~~,.'we had dropped ianked iyo. 1 in the A-sun battled back to pull to a 4-point night 74-63. under 500 but now we are at Georgia State and Jacksonville the fight for the A-Sun crown is Poonie Richardson led the 500." upsetting UCF the same night, still up for grabs. North? lead with six left in the half. But several missed shots by attack for the Gamecocks with And with Belmont downing . Or were people to busy par- tying to show up to a game? Nope that wasn't it either, because I purposely drove by Shootout at the JSU corral Women mend Paul Carpenter Village to see if anything was going on AFTER the game and it was losing ways; quiet as a church. : So why pray tell was there no one at the game? And it retain top spot was a good game. ------Jacksonville never really By Mike Vaughan II throws with under a minute left. 1 nA pulled away until the final few - -. JtiCKbUIIVlllG 1IGVGl IGdlly By Mike Vaughan II throws with under a minute left. pulled away until the final few The Chanticleer Staff Writer Saturday saw the Stetson minutes and even then Lady Hatters come to town. Samford was keeping the There is a popular saying that They were the second consecu- game very close. It was a well reads, "Uneasy lies the head that tive opponent without an ASC played game with good sports- wears the crown." The JSU road win, as the Hatters were 0-4 manship and the whole sha- women came into the week with in conference and 0-9 overall on bang, in my opinion one of the that mantra firmly in their heads the road this year. JSU was best games that I have as they were in the throes of a happy to extend that streak as the watched all year. four-game losing streak. They Gamecocks pulled out an The women's game was a ended that in an emphatic way uneasy, yet helpful 80-71 victo- blow out, but in those games with a pair of decisive home ry. Nye led the team in scoring it's just fun to watch what hap- wins. The first game of the week with a season-high 24 points, the pens and appreciate the skill was against a Jacksonville second straight year she put up of the players. University team that came into 24 against SU at "the Pete." So what happened JSU? the game winless (0-5) on the Freeman spotted 22 points and Did you figure that because road in the Atlantic Sun added a career-high 18 rebounds, you saw the score in the news- Conference. The Gamecock four assists and four steals. paper that Samford would just women continued that streak as Carlisle added 13 points, and come into our house and win they picked up a satisfying 64-51 Shepard added five assists. JSU again? Or were you just too win. The Gamecocks ran their also owned a 52-28 edge in scor- darn lazy to get off your couch record to 8-2 at home, 12-9 over- ing frbm outside the paint. from watching "Survivor" The Chant~cleerIJWllson Guthrie all and 6-4 in conference as they Nye again opened the scoring Kevin Simon, of the JSU rifle team, shoots in the smallbore rifle event at a meet with the University of Kentucky. This for the Gamecocks, as she hit long enough to have a little hung on to the key No. 1 spot. is Simon's third season of college shooting, and he is a two-time All-American. another 3-pointer to open the pride in what goes on at your Shanika Freeman had an off game by her remarkable stan- game for the second game in a dards, yet still led the row. The Gamecocks hit three Gamecock's attack with 19 straight 3s to open a quick 9-1 points and six rebounds. edge. Stetson managed to pull tion, after having students at By J. Wilson Guthrie Heathar Shepard and Cobie the game to a 23-23 tie at the games that really weren't that and Mike Vaughan Carlisle scored 8 points apiece. 553 mark. good, where Jacksonville ran The Chanticleer Sports Edltor and Top rebounding honors went Then Freeman, who to that away with the game by the Staff Wrrter to Freeman. Carlisle and point had been held scoreless, end of the first half, this was Freddrika Embry, all of whom went on a 13-5 run by herself to ;he one night where it would The Gamecock softball team had six. Embry, Freeman and open a 36-28 lead. Nye then have been great to show the 75 jumped to a 4-0 start for the Amanda Tyus all added three scored five in the final two min- utes of the half to give JSU a 44- br so Samford fans that did 2003 ,eason, recording two steals apiece. 3 1 lead at the break. Freeman drive an hour to watch their shutouts to sweep Lipscomb, JSU opened the first half on a 23-7 run, starting with a Kelly ended the half with 13, while team play that we have a great and downed two Southeastern Conference foes, defeating Nye 3-point basket just :46 into Nye added 11. fan base too. Mississippi State 9-1 and Ole the game and ended with a 3- Half number two was a back- But no. We didn't, the pop- Miss 6-1. pointer by Laniece Thomas at and-forth affair, with the lead ulus sat on their apathetic In JSU's first game of the the 8:48 point. hovering around the 10 point behinds and tried to talk about year, Tera Ross recorded her The Dolphins managed to margin until the 2:43 point of the a team they have never seen in eighth career shutout, racking claw their way back into the game, where JSU held a 73-62 person after it came out in the up eight strikeouts and allowing game by going on an 8-2 run to lead. Stetson then went on a 6-0 newspaper. only three hits in seven innings end the half, as JSU took a 30-24 spurt to narrow the gap to only three with 75 seconds left. -. By a stroke of the Big pitched. lead to the locker room. JSU Nye then broke off a screen Man's grace or sheer luck that Breanne Oleman smashed a shot 40.7 percent from the floor and hit a huge 3-point basket other teams lost and the deter- solo homer off LU's Danielle for the half, while JU shot only with only :46 on the clock to Catalano in the third while 34.8 percent in the stanza. mination of our own open the lead to six. She then hit Melinda McDonald sacrificed to A 13-4 spurt by JSU opened Gamecocks, they have almost 4 of-4 free throws to end the center field to tack on the the second period as the clinched a spot in the A-Sun game as JSU held on for the 9- Gamecocks' final run. Gamecocks opened the margin tourney. The women don't point win. Not to be out done, Veronica to 15. The game became physi- have any foreseeable prob- That victory gave the women Davis also pitched a single-hit cal and the scoring inconsistent lems getting in to theirs either, a 13-9 mark on the year and 7-4 shutout in the second game of from that point. there are just too many games in the ASC, leaving them in a the series. Davis was injured in The Gamecocks fouled on first placg tie with Georgia State. left to say they are for sure the middle of last year's season five consecutive possessions and the margin hovered around 15 The Gamecocks hit the road going. and said she was quite nervous So I ask you still, why? for the rest of the game as no after a week off to play Georgia - -going - into the -game. what was that important, "1 pitched some in the fall and JSU's Breanne Oleman slammed a solo home run off of Lipscomb's Danielle team took off on any appreciable State in Atlanta Saturday. JSU Catalano to start a four-game homer streak that is still intact. scoring streaks. plays at home again March 6 Since I know that Thursday is threw a good deal in practice," JSU pulled out to the final against Belmont. the party night anyway, where said ~~~i~,u~utyou don't until you get in a game situa- Two other Gamecocks had - - margin, 64-51, after two JU free the heck were you? know how an injury will hold up tion." 1 see Softball, page 9 'rt February 20, 2003 The Chanticleer Page 9

blast to center to nail the coffin Green takes golf title From Softball paqe 9 closed for the Rebs. home runs off the Lipscomb Later that same day JSU took in Southern shootout squad, with Jessica Ford nailing on the Bulldogs of Mississippi Atlantic Sun Conference a solo shot in the bottom of the State University. Continuing the From Staff reports Basketball Standings & Results third and McDonald raising her home run steak, the Gamecocks' RBIs to four with a 3-run shot explosive offense put up nine that ended the game in the fifth. runs to State's one, with a solo Jacksonville State placed four "I have high hopes for the homer by Ford. golfers in the top-11 finishers, Conference offense, as top to bottom it The Dogs struck first blood including individual titlist Angie W L Pct. H A W L Pct. H A should be good," said head coach with a fast two-out single by Green, as the Gamecocks won Jana McGinnis. "We don't Lindsay Nelson to score Iyhia the Second Annual Henry expect home runs every game, McMichael. But that would be Griffitts Southern shootout host- 5 6 ,455 2-3 3-3 14 8 ,636 6-3 8-5 but we will take them when they the only time a State player ed by Birmingham-Southern on come." would see home as they passed Tuesday. But the homers continued as it. Green fired a second-round 1 10 ,091 1-5 0-5 5 17 ,227 2-6 3-11 the red-hot Gamecocks traveled JSU answered in the first with best 78, matching her first-round to Mississippi for the a double by McDonald to score total, to jump from a tie for RebellEaston Invitational. Renee Hasan who walked, then 9 2 ,818 4-2 5-0 13 9 ,591 7-6 6-3 fourth place after round one to Davis continued her winning advanced on a passed ball. win. ways picking up only one earned But the Gamecocks exploded JSU won the individual title run and gained nine stffkeouts. in the second, scoring four on 8 3 ,727 5-0 3-3 10 12 ,455 6-2 4-10 That puts her at 2-0 with 14 five hits and an error. The romp by eight shots over UAB, who finished second after winning strike\outs for the season. started with an A. Davis double 3 8 ,273 3-3 0-5 4 18 .I82 4-7 0-11 Helping Davis' cause were a and ended with Hasan scoring on the first-ever Southern Shootout host of Gamecocks as third base- a walk. last year. Southern Miss was man Allie Simons came through Three more Gamecocks five strokes behind the Blazers in third, Troy State finished with a shot to left that brought passed go and collected JSU's Savannah State at Mercer 'Campbell at Belrnont Annie Davis home. A. Davis had fourth win of the season in the fourth, and Tennessee Tech Stetson at Lipscomb 'Gardner-Webb at Sarnford just singled to right field to bring bottom of the sixth to force the 8- rounded out the top five. *Troy State at Jacksonville Feb. 18 'Mercer at Stetson home Oleman and Bonin, who run mercy rule. Jacksonville State's Marilen 'Jacksonville at Georgia State both walked to open the 4-run The Gamecocks return to Fernandez-Ruiz shot 163 for the sixth inning. action Feb. 24 as they travel two rounds to finish in a five- Rachel Countryman had a solo north to play Tennessee Tech. way tie for fifth. Birmingham School of Law

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Brown gets new outlook at JSU ~amecocksslide by ~ech

--. -- - grounder to short, who over- By Amado Ortiz - - -- threw the first basema11 lead- father of two little girls, Amari The Chant~cleerStaff Writer By Jane Little ing to the tying run. The Chanticleer Staff Wr~ter and Ka'yah who he said are a ------Jax St. would get a'chance piece of him and he would do to win it after Bobby Hicks anything for. He also helps his Going into the home opener It is a dreary Feb. 14, as I walk against Tennessee Tech, the was intentionally walked and into the red-and-white painted twin sisters work on their game. baseball team desperately Evan Conley laid a bunt down Petc Mathews Coliseurla for yet They are a pair of 6-0 seventh needed to stop committing the third base side and all run- another interview with a JSU graders aspiring to have a bas- errors and give their offense ners were safe. The bases basketball player As f sit and ketball career like their broth- time to come around. \\ere loaded with no outs with become conscious that I am er's. I hope Coach Austin is The Gamecocks started the Haskins at the plate. Haskins spending my Valentine's Day reading this one. game sluggishly as Golden would pop up and B.J. Burns with the aerobics class, my Brown finds the positive in Eagle Justin Mundt reached and Bret Pettus would strike shoulders acquire the slump everything in life. He never on an error and starting pitch- out respectively to end the position. No. I was not imitating speaks a word of negativity. He er C.R. Palmer threw a wild inn~ng. a yoga move; it was a sign of has wonderful things to say The Eagles would never get depression. about Jacksonville State pitch that moved the runner a runny in scoring positiorl in Then I see a taller Lenny University and what the school into scoring position. Mundt extra innings as Jax St. blew Kravitz walk into the gymnasi- colnmunity means to him. scored on a double from um. Carl Brown's sparkling "Jacksonville State has given Casey Benjamin and the chance after chance to score eyes catch mine as 1watch the 6- me a new outlook on life, it's Eagles took a 1-0 lead. the winning run. Head coach 8, dark-skinned man walk such a gieat environment here," The Gamecocks got on the Jim Case finally had enough towards me. Hii dreadlocks said Brown. "I feel the energy, board in the bottom half of the in the bottom half of the thir- bouncing and his smile gleam- and the fan support, there is so inning as Kerri Fair led off teenth inning as Burns led off ing, I smile back as he sits next much love here." with a single, and Brian with a bunt single and would to me. My Valentine's Day was Many people are expecting a Haskins drove him in with a later steal second. looking up. lot from Brown in the future. single to left field. Turner would be put on I didn't realize that Brown Omar Barlett is the current star Thc Golden Eagles later intentionally and Case would would turn my mood around, but senior center, an all-conferencc added a run in the second on a put on a double steal that this is the type of person he is. "I player who has accomplished a pair of singles from Grant proved to be a brilliant move. would want people to see me as lot in his career. The question is, French and Josh Eye. French Clint Carrol hit a dribbler to an easy-going, laid-back, cool "Can Brown adequately fill scored on a single from third under the glove of person," said Brown. "I want Barlett's shoes when he gradu- Mundt, and Palmer would Golden Eagle Phillip Hatch people to feel comfortable talk- ates?" retire the side. The Eagles and Burns scored the winning ing to me, no matter who they "Omar is our franchise," said would tack on one more in the run in dramatic fashion. are. I love people., I'm a people Brown. "I'm learning from him third after Eye singled and The win ended the person." everyday, and I have two more scored on what would be the Gamecocks' three-game los- Brown grew up in years to come in and shine." third of Jax State's six errors ing skid and gave the Birmingham and has played bas- Brown feels that he will step committed. Gamecocks their first win of ketball his entire life. He was up to any expectations given to All scoring would stop until the year. The marathon lasted faced with an incredible chal- him by fans or coaches. He real- the bottom half of the eighth four hours and 28 minutes. If lenge when his father died when izes that Barlett is a great player inning when Haskins led off Case and the Gamecocks cut Carl Brown, a sophomore forward for JSU, shows off his skills with the ball at a he was only in middle school. It and said that this is his ye&., but game against Savahnah State earlier this month. Brown is known for his skills on with a single and later scored down on the errors and mental was a very hard time for him but he eventually wants to form his the court but many do not know he also functions as a dad and big brother. on a sacrifice fly from Richard lapses, they have enough tal- Brown knew he had to adjust Own legacy at State takes to help the team to victory stimulahcs with his hard-nosed Turner to cut down the lead to ent to go with Case's baseball and learn to do a lot of things on University. He believes that it is important to playing style. He grabs with hic 3-2 going into the ninth. knowledge to put together a his own. He decided to Pursue and Omar are different trust your leaders in order to be fun-loving persona. Hc can turn Reliever Josh Forrest special season. basketball and try to reach his types players but this successful. Brown trusts all of gray. cold. rainy days into yel- pitched a shut-out top half of The Gamecocks looh to full potential for his Dad. "My them their weakness- his coaches and said that they low, warm, happy ones. the inning to give the build on the win as they travel father played basketball, so 1 es in practice*" said have never led him in the wrong Brown has big shoes to fill Gamecocks a chance in the to Murfreesboro, Tenn., this assistant wanted to make it for him," said Michael White. direction. He know: they trul~ next year and he definitely has bottom half of the inning. weekend to take on Middle Brown. "We're looking for to play care about him on and off the blg enough feet. Who knows, he Pinch hitter Taylor Talbot led T~nnesseeState in their sec- more next Year, but as he contin- Brown is a caring son, a help- court. might even poke through the the inning with a slide-in dou- ond road series of the year. ues to improve he will earn more ful brother and a loving dad. He Cxl is charismatic and ,-apt,- toes, ble to left field. Talbot later said that his mother is his heart minutes this year." vates with his posltlve aura. He scored when Fair hit a and strength. He is a proud Brown wants to do whatever it