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Jacksonville State University JSU Digital Commons Chanticleer Historical Newspapers 2007-03-08 Chanticleer | Vol 55, Issue 22 Jacksonville State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib_ac_chanty Recommended Citation Jacksonville State University, "Chanticleer | Vol 55, Issue 22" (2007). Chanticleer. 1471. https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib_ac_chanty/1471 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Historical Newspapers at JSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Chanticleer by an authorized administrator of JSU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. myspace.com. I a place for friends This could get you into so much trouble. -Seestory, page 3. arch 8,2007 Jacksonvllle State University Volume 55, Issue 22 I-. 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.