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New coed sorority to begin rush CAMPUS, P. 2 Saddam boycotts trial l NEWS,p.: Get your dip on New, hi-tech gadgets Read our dip recipes to ensure that on the way to stores Volume 78 Number 64 perfect Super Bowl party | HIATUS, p. 10 I HIATUS, p.11 DAILY THE GEORGE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2006 Alitos first vote on court raises eyebrows sense of humility." New justice splits with conservatives on death penalty Alito's first vote was straightfor- ward. He and other justices refused By Gina Holland on the high court. careful judgment and complete to give Missouri permission to speed Associated Press At his second swearing-in cer- integrity." up plans to execute a man who killed emony in two days, this time in the After being sworn by Chief Justice a teenage honor student. Supreme Court Justice Samuel ornate East Room of the White House, John Roberts, Alito said, "I don't think More appeals were possible late Alito dealt Wednesday with his first Alito received hearty applause from that anyone can become a justice of the Wednesday in the case of Michael case, a Missouri death row appeal, lawmakers and fellow Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Taylor, who would be Missouri's first then pledged during a White House justices. He was lauded by President without feeling a tremendous weight inmate to be executed this year. ceremony to fairly administer justice Bush as a man of "steady demeanor, of responsibility and a tremendous see ALITO, page 5 Signing day VanGorder announces football signees By Renaldo Stover represent our university and our football THE TOP SIGNEES Sports editor program in a special way and we think this group does exactly that." MATTDUKE * OL * 6-5 * 285 Jack- sonville, FL (University Christian) There are a great deal of ques- VanGorder said that in addition to Ranked 80th nationally among all offen- tions surrounding the Georgia these attributes, he and his coaching sive tackles By ESPN Scouts.lnc... Times- Southern football program and staff were looking for "football players," Union Third Team AIM st Coast... how things will look once head coach explaining that he wants guys who love CARSON HILL * DB * 5-10 * 165 * Had- Brian VanGorder makes the necessary the game of football and are also capable dock (Baldwin County) adjustments to the team. of playing multiple positions. Ranked 57th nationally among all corner- One question that has been answered Some fans may wonder why more backs by ESPN Scouts.lnc... A four-year letterwinner, helped Baldwin County is whether or not the new coaching staff skill position players were not recruited, advance to the state semifinals finishing will be able to land quality football but according to VanGorder, the offensive last fall 10-4... recruits within a short time span. side of the ball was not a major issue due ZACH STANFORD * QB * 6-1 * 200 * "This is a class that we're ex- to the number of running backs and Metter (Metter) cited about," said VanGorder. wide receiver types returning. Defen- Played baseball last fall at South Georgia Fans should be excited sively, VanGorder discussed how he was College... First Team All-State Class AA by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... re- as well now that the Eagles' concerned with the secondary, with the ceived All-State and All-Region as a junior 2006 recruiting class boasts graduation of the entire starting unit. and senior... set a Georgia High School players who, according to "I think we did some good things career record throwing for 9,062 yards VanGorder, have great to help that and that was our main em- during his stellar four-year career... character and keep aca- phasis from a skill position standpoint," demics their number one VanGorder said. See the full listing on pg. 6 priority. After spending the past two weeks on "We said it from the be- the road recruiting, VanGorder talked andformer players and understand what ginning that we are looking for about how he was very appreciative of we represent, said VanGorder. "We're re- the total student athlete," VanGorder the coaches and the players' families. allyproud of this group and weknowthis said. "We want guys that are going to "They've entrusted us with their sons is going to be a special group for us." Tedders appointed to Office of Rural Health Services board Feel like a soldier Saturday ROTC to bring Compiled by staff populations. "In other words, it is determining the root causes of various simulation truck Stuart H. Tedders, assistant professor diseases and what factors influence a of epidemiology at Georgia Southern, persons susceptibility to a particular to GSU Saturday has been appointed to disease," said Tedders. serve as a member of Tedders' role on the advisory council By Rachel McDaniel the Advisory Board is to advise the State Office of Rural News editor for Georgia's Office of Health on issues potentially impacting Rural Health Services. health and healthcare in rural Georgia. This weekend, an Army Interac- The Advisory Board This would most likely involve making tive Van will visit campus while the works to improve recommendations on rural health policy Georgia Southern's Army ROTC access to health care decisions, legislative actions and roles department sponsors a campus Special photo in rural and under- and responsibilities of the State Office barbeque near the rotunda by the The 65-foot Army ROTC simulation truck will be on display this Saturday. The truck gives a real-life look at served areas and to of Rural Health. Union. the armed forces. reduce health status "Helping people combat disease The Army van will offer an disparities. means providing the resources and in- interactive military game called Feb. 3rd and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Feb ship and enrollment officer. said Cohen. "You go through basic According to Tedders, epidemiol- formation necessary for people to make American Army Special Forces and 4th. "We plan to go all out with plenty "The 65-foot semi trailer will training, and then move up through ogy is the study of the distribution and informed decisions about their own a laser-targeting simulator. The event of food and prizes," said Captain Ron have a 45 or M16 simulator and an rank. The game is designed to teach determinants of diseases in human see TEDDERS, page 5 will run from 10 a.m. until closed on Cohen, GSU Army ROTC scholar- Army game that is pretty intensive," see ROTC, page 5 TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Campus 2 Classifieds .6 TEST YOUR BLACK HISTORY IQ High: 67 I Low: 55 High: 68 I Low: 47 High: 64 I Low: 37 High: 52 I Low: 30 OIA 3 Sports 7,8 See our Black History Month trivia page to test News 4 Hiatus 9,10 Showers Cloudy Cloudy and windy Partly cloudy your knowledge of notable African Americans. I 1 News 5 Hiatus 11,12 See page 4 to take the test. www.stp.georgiasouthern.edu Established 1927 ^The Newspaper for Georgia Southern University Covering the campus like a swarm of gnats. Wt PAGE 2 I CAMPUS MEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE Coed service sorority Cross cultural Black Awareness By Juliet Hightower Month 2006 Staff writer Omega Phi Alpha is a new Conference Friday, February 3 service sorority on campus. They will be holding their first rush Savannah conference features diversity, 10 a.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 6 with GSU Black Expo will include an informational meeting in the women's studies and cross-cultural issues booths of artwork, books, food Russell Union room 2041 at 6:30 and more relating to African- | f p.m. Omega Phi Alpha is currently American culture. Special to the G-A an organization since 20 founding and educational settings. Between Russell Union and Uni- members received official status The fifth annual Southeastern The keynote speakers will be Janet versity Bookstore Oct. 31. Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues E. Helms, the Augustus Long Professor "We accept all kinds of people. in Counseling and Education will be of Counseling, Developmental and Monday, February 6 We don't have a preference except we held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 Educational Psychology at Boston want people who are hard workers and 4, at the Coastal Georgia Center College; and William E. Cross Jr., 6 p.m. and can be dedicated to an organiza- in Savannah. the head of the doctoral program in Panel discussion on "The Political tion that gives back to the commu- The conference is designed for social-personality psychology at the Future of Black America." Panel- nity," said sorority member Kristin Special Photo educators at all levels, professional Graduate Center of the City Univer- ists include Otis Johnson, Mayor Marzec. Even though the group is Omega Phi Alpha members Cassie Bonifay, Jackie May, Ann Mashburn, and school counselors, social work- sity of New York. Daniel Helminiak, of Savannah. called a sorority, the organization is and Rodrigo Velasco cook for international week.