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f Student Access System. the local paper link to the "local news." 1'The "library" tab introduces nine box- MyJSU also acts as a pin reliever. Parents no long<: es at the helm of the MyJSU user. From have to use swear words over tlie phone to find a student'& 6in the rafters of the Jacksonville State Universiv cntcring the ccltalog, checklng out books financiat aid information Provided under the "registrai- Hall of Fame hang prominent jerseys that have solidified or simply scrolling through the data- tion" link in,the "hom'e" tab, students are able to find. thi campus as a hghly prestigious academic institution. bases, the nine "library" tabs represent out which financial aid letters have been submitted and :, N es such as Dr. Theron Montgomery and events such h Houston Cole Library in a nutshell. Un- yhich forms need to be filled out. as 'Tack the Pete" ring bells and make Cocky proud to fortunately, thc tabs can't bring the books "It's a great new way for students to register," said'. stryll his feathers around "the Show." to you via emall, so it is wlse to go to financial aid representative Stephanie Miller. "It's very *dents can now watch as a new jersey IS proudly Houston Cole Library and actually pick interactive and user friendly." liqatop the ceiling. .Stitched in the red and white are up the preferred reading. MyJSU already has a fan club, but along with that 19 .wers that have- had the pleasure and the honor of I - " ( Employees are not left out. The "em- come the critics. e&&ng students such as William Meehan, Heather ployee" tab is strictly for the faculty and Students who are members of @e fan club already rec- , Wluwtone and Randy Owen. Waving goodbye to the staff who keep this institution running on ognize that similar to the highly proclaimed Facebook, cro~dwithtears rolling down its cheek, the Student Ac- ' a daily basis. Forms are linked to provide MyJSU's groups see the benefit of having a group of di- C*S QgStem rides off into the sunset. travel accommodations and the admin- verse students come together to meet and achieve goals in the fall semester approaching, it's time to pick wid istration can scroll through the policies, a social forum. Updates can be posted to let everyone in,. a ue&.ystem th.at has the, ability to encompass all as- and procedures link to make sure of the the group know about upcoming events and other things; hqf JSU is about. Somethng that can keep the logistics and operations of this institu- related to the group. However, the groups in MyJSU have- naip: afloat and qeparate itself fiom the pack tion. Professors can see who will be to be approved based on the name and overall objective: - receiving their knowledge by checking of why this group needs to be established. ' with tfie first pick in the draft, Jacksonville State Uni- .. the "registration" tab, and the "employ- Critics of the new system already see an error in the: versity selects MyJSU. Not sure about the credentials ment opportunities" link is placed in the registration arena. For example, a student who is ready to: tbat.hake the MyJSU system a solid candidate for a col-' middle of the page. register for a 200 level class but is still currently enrolled: lege of this magnitude? Here is some chicken soup fiom The MyJSU system has the ability to in the 100 level prerequisite will have some problems;- the Student Acpss System's soul. MyJSU will not let a student register for'the next class- With the new regstration system, students. faculty in a sequence even if they are currently taking the pre- . and staff are welcomed with their name at the top, and customized level. For requisite course. -. promptly directed to the "be" tab. From this tab, all Although critics see this minor flaw, the fans of MyJ+- individuals are able to seld fiom six other tabs, links SU will quickly turn the heads of the nonbelievers an+ that include Bbckboard, grades and courses, or they can have them putting on red and white war paint. peruse the right side of the screen, which displays the "We're really excited about how this system is going:: current weather at the bottom or ch&k their calendar at to benefit the students," st2ted Vickie Adams, director of : the top. financial aid. "It's about them, and we can serve emin For peopk who can't get enough efnail, two links are a timely fashion. We're in a world where we wanf instant: provided thqt are diagonal from one wther. The GEM gratification, and with this in pla*, it's the first step logo stands stationary on the bottom left while an enve- that direction." lope-like symbol is posted in the top right. Right: The MyJSU home page. The'MyJSU opens students up to the.Banner System, The next tab, "campus life," brings.aI1 the areas that which allows students register for the fall '2007 semes- students are concerned with or inteksted in under one the next volleyball game to cheer on the back-to-back ter.; Students enrolling in May and summer classes will roof. The lost souls can check the campus map, which OVC tournament champions. . Internet still.use the Student Access System. The Banner System is the first tab 'under the "JSU On-Campus" mark. The Still confused? Well iook no further than the "tutorial" 'S, dest4s. , was introduced to students on Wednesday, Feb. 7 so they list goes on to provide'lmks to various student areas such tab, which is a simple FAQ sheet. The questions are pro- U-the I& ih M~JSU,properly tltled "My Tab," cwld become familiar with the new system. as university housing, student government and the Book- vided in blue, and'anyone can scroll over the questions and click the link for more help. studen6 tan add'inks io &eir favorite webs~tes,rnaklng With MyJSU now encompassed under one umbrella, store. Other links are provided to ensure that students a? it easier hr the math teacher to surfthe net wlth a couple the Student Access System can draw retirement checks keeping track of what is planned by organizations, and The "students" tab. brings back a familiar look The of cllcks on the mouse and even eher for the English from the money earned by the rookie. Of course, with that in tum. keeps the students' agenda full of events to "featured links" box is copied from the "home" screen, student to check the~rplctures on myspacacom. Every- any rookie in a new system, adjustments will have to be attend. but is accompanied by the "my courses" box instead of one In the system stays informed with national news on made, but MyJSU will have the seats in the classrooms The JSU Gamecocks Sports website has provided, a ,announcements. Students can register for classes and check the status of other courses; much like the retired MyJSU, thanks to l~nkssuch as CNN and Google news, filled with students eager to learn and up-to-date with link under this tab as well, so the dedicated fan can attend but can still be In touch \nth their hometown by addlng their campus. Vote MyJSU for Rookie of theyear! . L-JIOW, watmo LV 111-0 JUC~IUI) b171. uuu ~v~6.w~sw~~~, r.a..a *luur.-u --bra I., .--.a -a- "I' -'- ,"-" bas well, the dedicated fa'can attend check the status of 0th~co- [&c .- ; but can still be in touch with their hometown by addlng their campus. Vote MyJSU for Rookie of theyear! . I -..- .. 'A - ,-- &-NO I ", laughing matter

By Bethany Harbison nlngham and Chestnut gave everyone the op- The Chantrcleer Senior Reporter tlon to e~therget a refund of the adrnisslon charge or sign a list to be admitted for free It is often said that all good things must into the next event. come to an end, but in the case of Monday Freshman Crystal Thomas, the first of the night's Comedy Extravaganza and DVD Re- night's comedians to perfom, was excited lease party, that end came far too soon for but anxious before her performance. both performers- and members of the audi- "I'm nervous before every show, because ence. you always have that fear of people sitting Six stand-up comedians were scheduled to there not laughing," said Thomas, whose first perform, but only three of them were able to performed stand_upcomedy at SGA's Open- grace the stage.before two University Police. Mike Night. Department officers ordered for the event to Thomas, a drama major who aspires to come to an early closing due to a lack of se- become an actress, sees events like these as curity. great opportunities to turn her dreams into "I was highly disappointed: I went to every reality. he Chanticleer Editor-in-Chief ors from, Wean City 'i Hrgh I possible means beforehand to have it not shut "I'm on my way to Hollywood!" said School," saidtdese. P'riidi't down, and it happened anyway," said com- Thomas. On Tuesday, March 6, faculty, students know what1 wanted @'do, but and many otkn 6UM the main csnfq- muriications major Marcus Cunningham. Thomas's act was followed by DVD clips Cunningham also said that' when apply- and the stand-up comedy of "Big E" and Fe- ence room of tkHo~t.omCole Library a as ing for the use of the TMB auditorium, he licia Ellison. to hear this year's Ayers lecturer, Gay journalism student at Alabama, checked the box that he needed security to be Though the Comedy Extravaganza was Talese. Talese admitted he still was "in provided. However, due to amiscommunica- cut short, plans are already in the korks for Regarded as one of the 'founders of the middle of the pack" when it tion, security never arrived. ' - future events from cunningham and Chest- "New journalism," Talese spent several came to writing and. rcFng. The Cunningham and Toney Chestnut, who nut. Another DVD Release Party is planned years at New York Times before em- Talese's lucky br+ came .n. .. together founded Me & Cuz Inco+rated, for next month in Birmingham. It will be barking o$hs cuirent career of wri* when a college friemgl #nt him planned the event to promote their DVD, similar to Monday night's event, but on a best-selli .bas. , . I. to "stop in and say to his (very dis- Top: Burkhalter gets his books Presid Bill Meehan welcomed h- "Me & Cuz, Volumes 1 and 2," which fea- larger scale. tant) cousin in NeWhk who also signd.by Talese while others "That's the big one!" said Chestnut. lese and audience before H. Brandt happened to be the'hanaging, editor of tures improvised skits of rap and R&B ce- wait in For more information about Me & Cua, In- Ayers I hed into a lengthy and thor- The New York TW.'T@es;e did visit the lebrities. Cunningham is also the founder of ough intrgductioni for Talese. Mac Productions, and Chestnut the creator corporated or to purchase a copy of the DVD, editor and wrangledeanapplication diuing of TMC Entertainment. The two worked to- contact Cunningham at (205) 876-3034.or "He qqs deeply about the human con- the process. ! ' . (205) dition," &id Ayers of Talese during his After being &tted to the Tides. T* President Meehap4dhs .gether to perform in, produce and direct their agtnut at 276-4773. speech. 'weis known for his intimate lese (who had served inubqna's ROTC $0 b~danhwhfle Talese'ggns own comedy DVD. To give the audience a taste of the bjects for articles and nov- program) was caned to Fad Know, where. his Mok;.' I +. , . 1, I personal sides of the story he served as then Coloned Abrham's (later . . fr film's comedy, Cupningham and tbe 't bother to look for. General Abrham) public iqlbrmation of- TdeseYlatest work, A ~riatrhtife, Chestnut planned to alternate co- i - "He k~tsn'tdo politics, he does peo- medians' performance8 v&h clips hm b ficer. When he returned tqi,* Ti$,he ~~f&~ofhis speech at W#ym , ple," ~jkrssaid later on in his introduc- quickly made sports rePo* in 1956. ,Wture. 1: ;, the DVb. tion. "O@someone like Gay can find the- "Even as a sports wtih," said Talese,' bk&rTatese's speech, a& qw&bs Audience members were ' charged : I people &o.were passed by the parade and "I still focused on the stories. I'm inter- wmtaken from the audbd befsfe a three .dollars admission and' were Jo . . -find s-ng fascinating in them." ested in the experience."~conttndad.'bocksigning -on was held. given an opportunity to pya copy of Tal-hen took the podium-and spoke to write about "anything his Euriosi~~tkl . People ca* from the DVD for five dollars.-, &lost aped about h$ family and how his mothei's [hlm] to," and was on the kte in Selma 'b& speak. A buP that the night's comedy was more than , career as a dress seller influenced his when "Bloody Sunday" occurred. worth it but were highly personal and effective style of "It was one of the most dramat~c, JSU for the event, and othe'r visitors made interviewing. shameful, and significant events in news," themselves known when they brought "I would listen to the women who chi said Talese. books for Talese to sign. short. in the store," said Talese: "And while they Talese's articles about the event gained "We have credit cards from Florida, "They put a lot were shopping, they would talk about a lot of attention, and Talese was com- Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky," said JSU of effort behind it their lives - their husbands, their children. mended for his objective and insightful student and bookstore employee Holley ,and it is very sad And I would listen to the women and go., work. However, Talese soon left ihe firnes Embry, who was selling books at the that UPD shut it 'wow, those are interesting stories."' afterward. The down early," said event. "We're completely sold out of IPhotos by Bethany Harbison Talese, a graduate of the University of "I wanted to wrlte more deeply," said Kingdom and the Power, and we're pretty graphic design . labh ha, also explained how a native,of Talese. "I'm just an old-fashioned reporter much cleared out on everything else." major Jelisa Tan- Ocean City in southern New Jersey ended that likes to write about people." "It was awesome," said JSU student niehill. Above: A JSU student watches up in the Deep South. A customer of his To ensure Talese then wrote a slew of best-sell- Eddie Burkhalter. "It was nice to see Crystal Thomas. father knew someone with the office of ers, such as The Kingdom and the Power, somkbody from the dQ-*&out that no audience admissions, and when Talese didn't, get whrch describes the rising of The Nav journalism." :' i member felt .'k . . Left: Big E onstage. into any local colleges, they sent him to York Times, and Honor Thy Father, the cheated, Cun- 1' Tuscaloosa. inside story of a Mafia family. The chanticleer Page 2 Eating around the world

By Nick ' Lehwald baked-meat treats were, they performed by four members of UWJ BOO, Sale: JSU Model A, The Chanticleer Senior Reporter tomonow 's leaders '' were absolutely amazing. By the Japanese student contin- Leame Club is havineu a used book sale , 1 ' Friday, Mar. 9 in the lobby of Martin By Bridgette Powell bama, State University and Uni- Last Saturday, the Interna- the time anyone got to the end gent. They received a standing versity of West Alabama also at- Hall. Prices will range fi-om $.50 to The Chanticleer Senior tional Student Organization of the table, they either had a ovation. Playing a remix of Re~orter tended the conference. hosted their annual Internation- 1 SL.UU. full plate or were juggling two Linkin Park's "In the End," the ..: The awards ceremony took On Thursday, March 1, stu- al Taster's Fair. It was an event four students broke it down bet- Contact: Jason Sumner @ jsu6374k@ place on the last day. JSU was full plates. dent delegates traveled to Mont- jsu.edu among the many schools that of global proportions. By the time anyone got to ter than anything this reporter gomery to participate in the Col- took home awards. Terrance The Fair, which the Inter- the second buffet, or the East- had ever seen before. It was by legiate Legislature Conference. AU-Faith Student AUianee: AFSA is ' Windom received the "Outstand- national Students have been em hemisphere, their stomachs far the best performance of the Montgomery serves not only ing Delegates Award" for JSU, putting on for the past several sponsoring Peacefest & the TMB lawn as the state capital and histori- , were either full or close to it. eveeg. while Sabrina Ussery received Apr. 5 beginning at 12 noon. Local bands cal landmkk 'but also as a city years, always draws a large Starting with the United states, All in dl, it was a great event the "Outstanding States& will be performing live and other events where great leaders are devel- crowd of hungry students, fac- the buffet moved through the that was enjoyed by everyone Award." Destini Mayberry qnd will be held such as a car mintainence ' oped and revealed. Rosa Parks ulty and locals, and this year Sade McClaney were also voted world to countries like Japan, who attended. Even those that workshop and open poetry and Martin Luther King Jr. are was certainly no exception. mic. officers for next year'$ conven- Morocco, Brazil and a host of left early and did not see the Contact: Professor Huds~eth. @- hud- among the many that have'had +:_ The Fair was not at the Inter- others sewing national delica- break dancing enjoyed them- a major impact on the great state ""'"The ~eekendcertainly lived [email protected] national House, simply because cies. From fried chicken (USA) selves. And if they didn't, then of Alabama as well as the city of up to the students' expectations. it is too small. Instead, it was lo- Montgomery. to green tea pudding (Japan), at least they got to eat for free. There were great bills presented But Congressman Artur Davis cated at the Leon Cole Audito- the second table was just as en- The International Taster's as well as a heated debate. (Alabama 7th District Represen- rium, right below the cafeteria. ticing as the first. While many Fair was a fitting finale to Inter- "It allowed me to see that tative,) said it best as he spoke Large round tables were set up people chose not to go with national Week, a collection of there are other college students to college students from across that are just as interested in poli- in the middle of the room, and the American food (probably several events thrown by the In- the state at the Collegiate Leg- tics and what is going on in the food lined the whlls. It was ob- because they eat it every day), ternatianal Students. The week islature Conference: "[We're] world today as I am, " said sena- vious that the IS0 had prepared the rest of the countries had a started off with a soccer game unmasking tomomw's leaders," for a large crowd. Considering .ne saa... tor Falen Cox. run for their money as food was on Sunday, Feb. 26, and contin- The weekend had a majo? im- Jacksonville State did an out- that over 300 people attended, being snatched up extremely ued with a silent auction, Vibe pact the JSU delegation. standing job with revealing its it looks like the IS0 planned quickly. . Dance Night and a Sidewalk "I had a chance to meet a lot future leaders. The JSU delega- correctly. of positive people who are filled The evening was capped off Chalking event. (The World tion consisted of top debaters. with energy," said Moody Duff Whether they were poor stu- by the IS0 talent show. The Photo Presentation on Thurs- They hadve strong minds, strong 111. "I've learned that everyone dents looking for a free meal, highlight of the event was the day, March 1 was postponed opinions and the guts to speak has a different opinion. I had a poor teachers looking for a free six-minute break dance routine .due to the severe weather.) their mind to go along with it. great time." meal, or our local neighbors For the delegates, the trip did JSU was not the only school not start off as planned. The looking to By something new, impacted by this conference. severe weather conditions last the crowd was pleased with "It was great. It really en- Thursday caused the departure to what they received. ATTENTION hanced my leadership skills," be pushed back. But once there; said delegate Duncan Kirkwood Splitting the world into East- The Chanticleer Announcements Policy: Any JSU the JSU delegation set out on a of Alabama State University. em and "Western hemispheres, student organization or University office may submit quest to learn from and impress The Calhoun County Board of Registrars- Kirkwood also said that he never each row of tasting tables (set items for the Announcements column Submiss~ons their fellow delegates. must be typed, and arelimited to 50 words. Submissions thought he would take govern- UP buffet stvle) had a broad va- will be taking applications for Voter must include cofkt information.This information does Delegates from the University I I ment past SGA, but now he is of South Alabama, Auburn Uni- rikty of cul&re Qnd class as each I registration on March 27,2007 at the 1 not count toward the 50-word total. Submissions must really considering it. JSU wilI arrive at The Chanticleer oofce in Room 180, Self Hall, versity-Montgomery, University student showed off the best of definitely be back to next year's ~obbyfrom 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. w emailed to [email protected] by 12 noon on 'of Alabama, Troy University, their home country cooking. TMB Collegiate Legislature Confer- the Tuesday pnor to the desired publication date. University of North Alabama, On the Westem side, the buf- TO register to vote in the State of Alabama, The Chanticleer reserves the nght to refuse publication ence with new faces as well as University of Montevalio, Ala- I I of any subm~ssionfor any reason. We also reserve the new ideas and opinions. fet beg& with a French-fried Calhoun County, you must: I right to edit submissions for style, brevity, and clarity. I snack that was very kcrump- I I tious. Moving down the line were such countries as Ser- I Be a citizen of the United States I bia-Montenegrd, the Demo- I Reside in Calhoun Countv Alabama I .I cratic Republic of the Congo, . I Belgium, Germany, Spain and Be at least 18 years old on or others. AU served up deli- I - before election day I Jasmine George reported fraudulent use cious dishes of food, includ- Not have been convicted of a dis- ing sausages (Germany), roast of a creditldebit card at Grub Mart. qualifying felony, or if you have been beef (Belgium), a rice dish - Valencia Lewis reported unlawful break- (D.R. Congo) and a plethora convicted, you mud have had your " of what can only be described Photo courtesy Bridgette Powell ,-~iv5rights restored Hall. as meats wrapped in various /- The JSU Delegates who went to Montogmery this breads baked together Into a Not have been declared "mentally March 6 past weekend for the Collegiate Legislature Conferz mouth-watering orgy of flab- incompetent" by a court ence . bergasting flavor. Whatever the Emmett Wilson reported fraudulent use of a creditldebit card in Pete Mathews - *< bergasting flavor. Whatever the ~mme$~ilsonreported fraudulent use I I of a creditldebit card in Pete Mathews Coliseum parking lot. Pre-Law Society visits Jones School of Law By Daniel Ufford The Chanticleer Staff Writer The Jacksonville State University Re-Law Society traveled on Monday, March 5 to the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law on the campus of Faulkner University in Montgomery. The JSU Re-Law Society seeks to a~uallyorganize trips to various law schools in order to expose JSU students to the law school application process. This is their second such trip this year. The JSU Re-Law Society was able to take a full tour of the campus and all of its facilities. Assistant Dean of Student Sew.ices Andrew Matthews directed the tour and discussed the application process with the students. He also described the advantages of the school's location and the many opportunities from its internships and externships. The students were then invited to attend a first-year torts class taught by Professor Shirley D. Howell. This provided hth&d I Jacksonville State University I exposure to the Socraiic method used in legal,education. All of presents Sara Evans the students enjoyed the class and were excited by the experience. The law school students made sure to interact with the March 30, 2007 JSU students and answered many questions. Professor Howell Pete Mathews Coliseum greeted students with the utmost respect. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Jones School of Law has recently received provisional accredi- -a General Admission - $20.00 RIGh dF& m:m: tation by the American Bar Association (ABA). This provisional period lasts five years and is required to receive full accredita- I I tion. The school must meet the requirements the ABA sets out I Tickets can be purchased online or at the I before the five years expire. The will be eligible for accreditation Athletic Ticket Office. The Ticket Office is Tickets on sale after two years. Any graduates during the provisional period will open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (M-F) and have the full privileges of an ABA degree. Tuesday, wilt be closed for Spring Break Mar 19 - The law school trip was an excellent apportunity for JSU January 30 Information in the Campus Crime column is obtained pre-law students. The JSU Pre-hw Society plans continue 23, 2007. from Incident and arrest reports at the JSU Police to provide this service for its future members. Transportation at 8:00 a.m. Department in Salls Hall. These mdsare public costs for the trip are covered by the organization for all mem- documents which any individual has the right to For More Information, Contact the Athletic examine under Alabama state law. If you believe bers. You can contact the JSU Re-Law Society by email at this infOrr@ion to be in error, please call 782-5701, [email protected], or you can contact the organization's Ticket office, 256-782-8499 faculty advisor Dr. Lori J. Owens by email at [email protected].

U Chambers Singers Concert GA Senate Meeting eace Building Education in IsraeYPalestine The Chanticleer Page 3 Give me my space or LJLocal However, students proceded to for a scholarship committee or future The website About.con1 gives a lot incriminate themselves by posting employer to see. of valuable information regarding 1 Calendar By Summer Hunt sensitive information on the Internet. But that is, in fact, a very real jobsearching and social networking The Chanticleer In the past year, there was a breakout possibility. sites. The site also lists several dos and Copy Editor of church fires in the Birmingham area. More and more, employers are don'ts regarding safe blogging. The arsonists turned Don't include a link to Dear diary, I hate my job. I hate my Out to be students .your website in your resume. boss. Expletive, expletive, expletive. at Birmingham Honestly, this should be Seems harmless enough, right? Southern College, common sense. If you aren't writing in a little leather- and $hey were found Do be very careful about bound journal and are in fact writing in out - amazingly what you put online. Keep Mar. 8 a computerized blog, i.e., MySpace, enough - through the stories about wild parties you could be in big trouble. Facebook. and kleptomaniac tendencies, The latest trends in social networking As far as picture to a minimum. Lefty Williams 'seem to bring about many good things: ~haringgoes,students Don't be irrational in light Brother's Bar being able to keep up with old friends, musf be very careful of job conflicts and write share pictures and of course, voicing what is posted- your feelings in your blog if your thoughts and opinions via your Greeks, athletes you think there is a chance Mar. 9 blog. This is all well and good until the and scholarship current employers will read wrong blog falls into the wrong hands. face it. Take for example journalist Matt degrees Do cover yourself. If Backseat Virgins Donegan, a writer for the Dover Post. of punishment if you think that there is Brother's Bar According to (surprisingly enough) are found in compromising information a news blog associated with the OmP ram i s i n g in your MySpace or Philadelphia Weekly, Donegan was photos. Facebook account, make Mar. 10 fired from his job at the Post for posting I posted your profile private. There offensive material and comments which pictures fromarecent are private options on each his editor Don Flood called "contrary to Pw on my own of these sites. Zac Brown band what we believe here." Facebook account, About.com lists different Brother's Bar What exactly was so offensive? t.0different friends links with more information Donegan's site contained racial slurs me asking on how to blog safely and massive amounts of foul language, that I re~~ovethe without taking away your Mar, 11 among other things. photo tag connecting right to express your feelings This trend isn't exactly new, and it " their face with their and views, including Nathan Smith isn't restricted to just the office. One name- One said the Electronic Frontier of the biggest social networking sites that she couldn't be researching future employees through Foundation and Blogger. Smoking Moose that came to JSU in the past few years, drinking in the photos due to reasons search engines such as Google and com. For more information, you can visit these sites on the web, as well Facebook, $resented college students relating to her sorority, and the other Yahoo!, linking them to MySpace Mar, 12 with all so*s of bonuses. Students Was concerned about the fact that she accounts and different blog accounts. as doing what I did: a simple Google were able to keep in touch, send Was receiving a scholarship and did not If it's on the Internet, there's nothing search. messages and the best part of all: photo want to Jeopardize anything. There are stopping employers from looking up Good luck, have fun and happy Open 'Mic Night albums. ~t every party, every time a also hosts of other kids posting photos blogging. information on the web, and many Brother's Bar digital camera came out, it was closely of them engaging in underage drinking, will find out as much as possible followed by the phrase, "this is going illegal drug activity and many other about an applicant before hiring them. on Facebook!" things that they might be embarassed Soundoff: "Stress and Duress" Imagine being arrested, tortured and imprisoned for years Supporters of these methods also argue that maintaining tactics to elicit confessions. The government contends that without ever having been charged with a crime. It sounds these detention camps and utilizing these interrogation meth- these civil liberties do not apply to foreign nationals, and like something out of a nightmare, something that happens ods are necessary evils that must occur to protect Americans stress and duress techniques are not torture, and are, there- in secret dungeons in foreign countries where some evil in a post-911 1 world. Are the dangers posed by terrorists fore, not human rights violations, but inflicting pain - even dictator rules, but the setting of this nightmare is not some real? Yes. Are many of the detainees held at Guantanamo that which does not maim, mutilate, or leave physical scars distant country. It is happening to hundreds of people on guilty of terrorist acts? Possibly. Those that are guilty are - to elicit information or confession is torture - no matter American soil - the American military base at Guantanamo without a doubt a threat, but does the possibility that some- what you choose to call it. Bay, Cuba. one may be a terrorist or have information about terrorist In a White House press release concerning the signing of For the past five years, people captured by the military plots justify human rights violations? the Military Commissions Act; President Bush stated, "One 33 A- J . J '6 -.* .*-97 2- ~1 XTT- - - -1L -- ---LA-- L--L :-r-:l.-- L- :.--A! - *- --- -r *L- A- L-4: J *- L ---- -4 ----A n11* ----I-- Bay, Guba. one may be a terrorist or have information about terrorist In a White House press release concerning the signing of Forsthe past five years, people captured by the military plots justify human rights violations? the Military Commissions Act; President Bush stated, "One and designated "enemy combatants" during the War on Ter- Would the family of a man whose heart is failing be justi- of the terrorists believed to have planned the 9/11 attacks ror have been held at Guantanamo, where they have been fied in killing another man so they could harvest his heart? said he hoped the attacks would be the beginning of the end subjected to what the government euphemistically refers to They would save the life of a man they loved, only to sac- of America. He didn't get his wish." What if he did? The as "stress and duress" techniques to elicit information during rifice the life of another. The situation at Guantanamo may constitutional protections that govern the American criminal interrogation. These methods include food and sleep depri- save human lives, but will it cost us our humanity? How far justice system are some of the most important rights that we vation, exposure to heat and cold, being forced to maintain are we willing to go to feel safe? have - the idea that all people should receive fair and unbi- uncomfortable or painful positions, prolonged isolation and - Many of these detainees have already spent five years ased treatment under the law is at the heart of what America , water-boarding, a technique that simulates drowning. of their lives imprisoned, and at present, there is no end in is. If the residue of fear left by the 911 1 attacks can create These same acts, perpetrated on civilians, are called tor- sight. President Bush recently signed the Military Commis- an America where we willingly accept the steady erosion of ture. If one American citizen committed these acts against sions Act of 2006 into law, effectively giving the executive some of the basic principles that define our nation, maybe it another, that person would be labeled a violent offender and office the power to hold these prisoners without due process. is the beginning of the end. incarcerated, and if American police used these tactics to This legislation allows the government to violate nearly ev- Thank you, coerce a suspect to surrender information or confess, any ery civil liberty regarding imprisonment and the defendant's . Desiree Hinkson information derived from the interrogation would be inad- legal rights, and some argue that it also allows violations of , JSU Senior missible in a court of law. But because the detainees are not the Geneva Converitions. Under the Military Commissions American citizens and have been deemed "enemy combat- Act, enemy combatants do not have any of the legal rights Editor's note: Sound OfS is a new section for JSU students, ants," thereby stripped of their civilian status, the govern- that American citizens enjoy. They can be held indefinitely faculty, and stafS to voice their opinion about, well,, what- ment has decided that these acts do not constitute torture. without formal charges, they have limited access to legal ever you have an opinion about. Please send submissions The Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines torture as "an- counsel, and they are subjected to coercive and torturous to chantynews @yahoo.com guish of body or mind" or "the infliction of severe pain, especially to punish or coerce." If the stress and duress interrogation techniques do not fit those definitions, what acts Manna Enterprises, Inc. would? 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If we accept that this type of trauma can cause Still reading? Smart move. Read on.. . We know you may not be with us forever, but while you're here, psychological scars, how can we say that stress and duress Unfurnished One we'll expect you to be on time, develop and display a strong work techniques do not cause permanent damage? ethic, and go the extra mile. Guess what? Your next employer will : Another issue to consider is how the prospect of indefinite Bedroom Apartments too. After you do, you can request a letter of reference for your next incarceration must affect the detainees. There have already employer to show that most elusive quality employers are looking foc..experience. been multiple suicides and one case where two men con- Convenient to JSU Let's review. We offer income, flexible schedules, real world fessed under duress to being terrorists but were later ex- experience, leadership opportunities, transferable skills, a training onerated by evidence obtained by Britain's MI-5. The men culture, reduced cost meals, and an organization that is strongly tied to the community. gave falsp confessions in order to stop the interrogations. CALL 435-361 3 So give it some thought. If you want to apply, stop by our Len- How many more will give false confessions? How many lock, Annistom or Oxford locations, and start working towar* your already have? future. For More Info ' -The Ghanticleer Page 4 Poker no more Alpha redeems thing that is a big part of your poker player. Sevendust By Chris Yow life. People with gambling Yes, I said skills. Poker is The Chanticleer problems have very hard a skill game. It requires psy- By Patrick Swafford of song that captures Seven- Web Editor lives, and I am not The Chanticleer Senior Reporter dust's original sound, it might not be one of the best tracks encouraging that. Alpha is the sixth studio on the album. What I am saying Poker has become one of album fiom Atlanta-based If you pick up this album our nation's most enjoyed is that 75 percent of metal powerhouse Sevendust. to hear Ldon Witherspoon's past times over the last few Americans oppose Ask any fan of the group, and powerful voice belting out a. years. Thanks to Binion's banning internet you'll probably find them traditional Sevendust power Horseshoe and the World' gambling (March salivating over any new and ballad like "Angel's Son" or Series of Poker, not to men- 29, ICR market preferably good material. "Follow," you're going to be tion ESPN, poker is the latest research). . Many In September 2005, Seven- very disappointed. If you ask national craze. I understand Americans love the dust's release of Next was the me, I think there's a-reason why; I have always played game of poker - that single worst moment in the the album cover is a draw- ing of a person covering his poker. I knew what the World is a fact. The num- band's history, according to ber of players in Las many fans of the group. already bleeding ears. Series of Poker- was before Sevendust goes through Vegas proves it ev- I have vivid memories of probably most of tbose you the album taking a retrospec- ery day. doing a review for that album my age. I was playing in the for this paper. However, few tive look through its years I am one college tournament on my computer people know that I threw the as a band and the changes it via Sierra's PC video game. student who loves CD out of my Jeep while I has undergone in the last four to play poker, and Poker is easily played at a Real money poker players can kiss was driving down highway years. friend's house or maybe even know a lot of the their online funds good-bye. 2 1 a few days later. From the departure of orig- a poker night at a bar. Any- people at Jackson- Gone are the acoustic gui- inal guitarist Clint Lowery ville State are poker tars and electronic inflection to the fight with their former body can join in the games chology, mathematics and players. This is why we need the band used for its previ- record label Winedark, Se- and have a night of poker fun. money management. It is a to stand up against this leg- ous offering. The ballads vendust vents its frustration I always enjoy getting togeth- thinking man's game. It de- islation and make the poker that over saturated Next are a through each vocal note, er with a bunch of buddies serves to be treated as one. I players of this country a voice thing of the past. For Seven- thunderous chord and blood- to go to one of their houses am confident the government to be heard. dust, Alpha was about going curdling scream. and play a little no-limit hold is not going to ban online Wondering how you can do old school. For the bmd, 'em. chess playing anytime soon. If there was this is arguably that? I have the answer. It is However sometimes, I do PPA President Michael any question one of the most called the Poker Players Alli- - - not want to go to Joe Buddy's Bolcerik said that the goal of as to whether intense albums ance. The PPA is a non-profit house and play. I want.to have the PPA is to gain one million or not the in its catalog organization comprised of the comfort of playing in my members by 2008. The alli- band had lost and a great buy poker players and enthusiasts underwear if I please. I want ance is currently somewhere its touch, they for any fan of from around the United States the band or any to play poker online. between 150,000 to 200,000 answer those who have joined together to questions and fan of brutal, Now, granted that I have members- - -- - . speak with more with the hard-charg- never The more members this' played one voice brutallv in- ing metal with club gets,' the more power- tense iocalin- Sevendust goes old great vocals be- poker to promote ful our voices become to the troduction for school with their new hind it. . the game, online people in charge on Capitol ensure its the first track, Needless to for real hill. I am joining this group integrity, "Deathstar." say, this - CD money, to fight the injustice of ban- From there, will not be find- and most who's to ning online poker. the album takes a slightly ing its way onto the medians important- say that I plan on joining this group darker turn with the second of highway 21 between Jack- ly, protect someday not only because of its obvi- track, "Clueless," before ex- sonville and Oxford any time poker play- I might ous reasons but also because ploding into Alpha's first sin- soon. ers' rights. not want this group vows to protect the gle, "Driven." This orga- to do Photo by Chris Yow integrity of the game of poker, While "Driven" is the type Chanty review rating: nization is s 0 m e - A royal flush is a much sought after along with the ability to make h i hand in poker. one of the my voice as a poker player most pow- like that? heard throughout Washington It's not possible for me now. erful voices nr in Washington on this matter. Y.L. Thanks io the SAFE port act, -...... If you want to prove to the ------lnci uaL: r- heard throughout Washington erful voices It's not possible for me now. D.C. in Washington on this matter. Thanks to the SAFE port act, If you want to prove to the Did you know that last year I am not allowed to use my suits in D.C. that this game is in one poker charity event fea- credit card to gamble on the more than just throwing mon- turing 15 congressmen, over & Army ROTC internet. The legislation con- ey away, you join, too. 288,000 dollars was raised by A premiere Officer Training Environment tains specific exemptions for Let JSU be heard. poker to fight cancer? internet wagers on horse rac- Contact the PPA or join to- The PPA has proven that ing, state lotteries and fantasy day by logging on to www. Are you interested in a online poker is no different sports as well. pokerplayersalliance.org. variety of career I am not one to say that from going to a friend's house gambling should be some- to gamble on your skills as a opportunities, great benefits, and excellent pay? Back to C basics Become an Army Officer! tainly would not blame them), but in my opin- What's an Army Officer's ion, the timing of this test is horrible. Although By Toni Meiss students are given 45 minutes to complete each Startinq Salary Worth? The Chanticleer section, that is not what I am talking about. I Features Editor Starting Salary $41,641 am instead referring- to the time in a collegiate &eer that the university chooses to administer After 2 years of service $57,849 As I sat in the TMB auditorium Monday, I this test to students. I am a senior, and granted, After 4 years of service $67,302 was haunted with flashbacks from high school I am a non-traditional student, but the last time and taking the ACT. For weeks, nightmares of that I had a basic math class was years ago. my college applications coming back stamped Trust me, I do not remember much! I already with DENIED across them had me actually know that I did not do well on that portion of the studying. I remember waking up early only to exam, and that has nothing to do with the teach- go sit in a room with 200 other students who ers we have at JSU, although my poor math were just as excited as me to be there and try- skills are very much going to be a reflection on ing to remember anything and everything any them. So in advance, I would like to apologize teacher had ever taught us. But wait! I sud- to the math department. . . and maybe I should denly remembered that I was already in college, throw in the history department as well because so what was I doing taking another test just like like math, it has been a while for me. the one that most high school students dread? Some of the questions on the test literally The CBASE, otherwise known as the Col- had me scraching my head . . . then biting my lege Basic Academic Subjects Examination, nails . . . I literally bit off about three nails 4 is required for all JSU students to take before just because I could not think of an answer. I graduation. The most interesting part? The mean, who honestly cares what speed lever B score a student receives does not affect whether is coming down at if lever A is coming down at they graduate or not. Basically, the CBASE is a certain speed? As long as one lever is going an evaluation of a student's ability in "general up as the other is coming down, all is right in education." my world. I am not trying to become a science The test is composed of four parts: English major. Like I said, this is just my opinion. (reading and literature), mathematics (general Seriously though, I do wish that the adminis- Other Benefits Include: math, statistics, algebra and some geometry), tration would take a second look at when some 30 days + Federal Holidays science (life and phybical sciences) and,social Annual Vacation classes have been taken and when students are Unlimited Sick Leave studies (history and social science). You are being tested. It is not fair to the teachers that free to complete the sections in any order you work so hard to get this information across to Free Health and Dental Care choose, but I was not too worried about it so I US. Plus annual cost of living adjustments just went in the order they were in the booklet. One thing that may hurt or help some students The accreditation agency for JSU, the is the rumor that in the future, CBASE scores Southern Association of Colleges and schools are going to affect graduation. So I suggest that JSU Army ROTC (SACS), requires the university to, evaluate the if you are eligible, you should probably start Rowe Hall level of their educational goals and whether thinking about registering for it. they are being met. The results of the CBASE Hey, I have already taken it. I am CBASE (256) 782-5601 serve as a way for the administration to see if free! @ www..oTC..u..Du those goals are being fulfilled. Now, people may call me crazy (and I cer- The Chanticleer Page 5 Low point for JSU versus High Point By 'iChris Lundy off with his second homer of the season "You have to be able to come back and homestand that also includes.Kennesaw State The Chanticleer Sports Editor over the centerfield wall. He was fouowed close the -game." said Jones. "In that closing- on March 13 and Alabama State on March i4. by 'third basemen Jake Ball's homer, which role, the main job is to throw strikes, and I had The games can be heard on the Gamecock The Gamecock team came home soared over the left field wall, making their to come back from that situation do that." Sports Network, 91.9 FM. hoping to gain an edge in front of the home- pair of homeruns the first back-to-back of In the 7-inning second game, the game crowd* Instead, they were On losing the season for tHe Gamecocks. Later in the .remained close until the final inning. Tied taking '*y One Out of three games against the inning, catcher Richard Turner hit single into at two, the Panthen started things when High Point University Panthers. the right field gap, then advanced to second rightfielder Robby Kuzdale hit a single up the Heading the of the eighth inning of on a sacrifice bunt. Outfielder Nick Cleckler middle. Cowan's single advanced Kuzdale, Sunday's game, the Gamecocks (4-6) were was able to bring in Turner on a double into and the next batter, Norwood, would load down 2-1 against the Panthers (7-8). Relief the right field gap. up the basks on an intentional walk. Two pitchers Brian *lex lone'and J.T. Heading into the top of $e eighth, reliever wild pitches gave Kuzdale and Cowan the Wright combined to give six runs in the Alex Jones came in to assist his team. His opportunity to score which broke the tie. inning to break the game wide 'pen. In the job was performed well, striking out all three Outfielder Matt Gantner capped the game top of the ninth, the added the icing batters he faced. In the top of the ninth, Jones with a double, bringing in two more runs and On the scoring two more runs to take the added a little pressure to his situation. With giving'~ighPoint a 6-2 lead that would end game 10-1 and the series. the Panthers down 6-5, Jones had an uphill my chance for JSU to come back. thought it was going to be a low battle to facet Jones walked Panther second The Gamecocks fought hard at Rudy smring game based On the said baseman Jeff Cowan, then incidentally hit Abbott Field, and have a chance to get back head coach Jim Case. "We to the next batter, Chris Norwood. Jones took a on the winning road March 9,10 and 11 when and things didn't go Our way." moment to gather himself and came back to they host Northwestern State. Friday's game On Saturday9JSU and High Point 'quared force the Panthers into a double play. Jones' will begin at 6:30 p.m. while Saturday's game offin a header. JSutook the first game next batter sent the ball back to him, which begins at 2 p.m. Sunday's game begins at due to sqme heavy hitting. ' ended the game to eani the win for JSU. 1 p.m. The weekend gamed start at 5-game First baseman Allen Rose started the inning

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Photo by Kira Wright Tony Drinkard gets ready to release the pitch. @ Should foreign athletes be mandated to \ learn English before coming to America? Gamecock

YES' -- Every day, foreigners come pretty good at speaking Now, let's think about this for a to write. The interview process Rugby races to this country. Some of them English. We are fortunate second. How%eF;lble to tell is smoother and transitions well legally, zmn&athletes to have some of the world's a-7' 1" center congratulations if when someone who can actually he isn't able to understand you? speak fluent English is placed in -5e -among them all of the most talented athletes. How can you do an interview with fmnt of journalists. From that, time. ddquite frankly, they Daniella Papano, a danadian, a shortstop who doesn't know the writers build a foundktion, which past Murray,: all sound a little funny when is one of the. most powerful slightest bit of English? Are his could ultimately lead to a one- they get here. softball hitters in the Ohio words truly what the translator on-one relationship where bigger But honestly, do fans really Valley Conference. Amadou says he saying, or is the translator interviews can happen. care if it took Yao Ming three Mboji, before he leaves JSU, making him look good? Imagine if you, as an athlete, For roughly three years, had to move overseas to make years to learn English when will be a force to reckon Houston Rockets Center Yao a decent living. You are giving he was putting up awesome with inside the paint in Pete Ming had a personal translator to up everything you have as an numbers on the court? No. Mathews Coliseum. answer questions and help him American citizen to make ends How about when Javier That being said, obviously learn basic English. Learning basic meet for yourself. YOU-haveno undefeated , English doesn't mean he learned experience on foreign soil, so Lopez drove in the game- college athletes need to know .- .. - . .- - - - . -- - -. ~UmberS,On tne court! NO. atn news ~o~iseum.-- ~I~IIT-mar c~tlzer rn-manc - How abbut when Javier That being- said, obviously I-basic meet for yourself. You have no 1- Ur 1- ~~~U-&~- , Lopez drove in the game- college athletes need to know English doesn't mean he learned experience on foreign soil, so By Nick Lewahld like Barbaro on a bad diy, winning run of game five in some English to understand what we call "ebonics," and he you are basically vulnerable to certainly didn't learn our customs everything that is thrown your The Chanticleer Senior Reporter the Racers recoiled as the th61995 NLCS? I didn't care professors. and cultures. He may know them way. Yes, you may dominate in Gamecocks burst out of the what he said; I was jumping But for professional "If you're not first, your now, but what if he had actually your respective sport, but are you gate like bats out of hell. last." Famous words from a : up and down. athletes, it's a different story. taken the time to lean them taking the time to get to know your "It feels great to win," So, basically what I am I can't think of any reason while overseas? Would he have teammates? Are your teammates famous movie. . 9, said junior rugger Zac progessed evenbetter? introducing you to&e "~~ - Unlike some teams, though, saying is that I couldn't care Yao Ming nekds to know how ----- "Jew" Blume. "At least we less what language they speak to speak our language. He Coming over to Gerica is an or are they actually taking the time the Jacksonville State Rugby opportunity to start over in a sense. to show you the values of living in didn't drive all this way f40r -team takes it to heart. The if they put up good nlxnbers can hire a translator! There We have a wide range of options that country? nothing." 3SU ruggers euthanized the and are good athletes. I am are a lot of athletes who that people can capitalize upon. Take a good look. We have This victory brings fhe Murray State rugby team not sure that I would care if cannot speak our langaage. But how are you able to make a a lot of f~reignathletes on this Gamecocks undefeakd on profit off of something if you don't campus. They're ability to adapt with a near shut-out victory they were the team I most There are a lot of people in winning season to 6-0. The know how much money you will is not just based on the fact they against the Racers. With a hate. this country that don't. If you Gamecocks are currently ae be earning? Are you REALLY know English; they actually score of 24-7, the Kentucky- Athletes are not here to think I am telling you a lie, champions of the conference making millions, or is your agent have American friends who have based team was given a run talk; if they were, they would go to Wal-Mart in Cullman. taking a bigger cut than expected? introduced them to a good old- in which they plly, for their money on Saturday be politicians. They are Less than 50 percent of the Our customs and cultures are a fashioned cheeseburger. Yes, Conference A. They will be as the Gamecocks ran circles here to play ball (or puck, people there speak English. huge part of what makes America southern culture is unique in'its hosting the quarter finals hire whatever the sport may be). So, if everybody else in a big melting pot. We have annual own right, but calling lourself a mhdthem. traditions separate from those "southern belle" or a "southern in Jacksonville on Mash Here at Jacksonville State, ' this country does not have Despite the six hour drive, 24, hosting either Dulce we have a lot of foreign to learn our language, neither overseas that make patriotism the gentlemen" is something you the Gamecocks managed to ultimate satisfaction. We are able to have earned over the years in University or Elon University appear bright and chipper as athletes. Most of them are should our athletes. express ourselves in a fashion that this southern world known as on the intramural field behhd they arrived to the snow-laden is second to none. Our financial "southern hospkd~.''. the . Coliseum. Who thy US fields of Murray, Ky. Playing status puts in a class where Ok, that paragraph was, way play will be decided later we are considered elite and upper off subject, but you understand to a crowd of 70 hostile Racer JSU SOFTBALL this week as the outcomes echelon, or wealthy within our my point. Some,* all, foreign fans, the Gamecock ruggero of each university's g&e own right. We are able to provide athletes don't understand what it mounted up for the big win. a financial security blanket for our means to be American. Learning is yet to be decided. Either Major scorers this week were SPLITS AGAINST families because we understand English and learning customs are way, the Gamecock ruggers William Waker with two tri's, the true value of a dollar. different aspects in different parts are ready for more actiBn. Curtis Mayo with two tri's Speaking from personal of the country, but if an athlete is The Gamecock Rugby team THE UT-MOCS experience, it is very difficult to making Uhe effort, then I apphua and Chris Steketee with two- will be looking for fans in the interview a foreign athlete when him or her. However, if the athlete' kicks. Playing through stands on March 24 to cheer they can only speak minimal is over here just for the money, the cold, the Gamecocks GAME 1: W (2-1) English. As a writer, I am then 1 suggest they take a look them on when they fight to managed to maintain control constantly searching for a lead or in their own Mirror Mirror and retain their spotless season,' of the ball and defend against a quote, and if the player of the find out what it is they are truly looking to become rugby game uses small words, it makes searching for. some major plays 'attemped GAME 2: L (5-2) champions. the article that much more difficult by the Racen. 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