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1 ~ol&e57, Issue 3 The Student newspaper of Sacksonville State University since 1934 September 11,2008 1 Student voters prepare br November - 1 -dons. SGA holds voter registration drive ,ByZach Childree day than the previous week. ister and vote. Beginning with .86crmb- Terry Casey, director of stu- public service announcements 1 \ dent life, said he was surpri'sed by Queen Latifah, Aerosrnith -More than 350 students reg- at the number of students that and others, "Rock the Vote" istered to vote at Jacksonville registered. debuted in partnership with State ~niveristy duiing the "Students this year are really MTV, VH 1 and other channels "Rock the Vote" registration , energized about the election," specifically targeting vofers drive. The Student Govern- Casey said. "They register to- under the age of 24. ment Association participated day and in just a few months According to the group's in the national movement that they get to vote.'? website "Whether it's Ma- encourages college students Russell said it was impor- donna wrapping herself in the to vote. The registration drive tant for st~~dentsto play a role flag for the first Rock the Vote took place over two days, Sep- in the democratic process. PSA or Snoop Dogg launch- tembet 4 and 9: "Important decisions are ing our bus tour in 2004, Rock "It worked out really well," made by the people we elect," the Vote works with artists Mardracus Russell of the Of- said Russell. "You don't have who really believe in aqd pro-

fice of Student Life said on much to say if you didn't vote. mote our mission." The web- ' Tuesday. "Today is disburse- The decisions made now defi- site claims to have registered ment day, so' people are get- nitely affect us in the future." more than I .4 million people tins their checks and register- "Rock the Vote" was found- online. ing to vote." ed in 1992 in order to encour- SGA member Drew Lindsey helps Xavier Moore fill out a voter registration form at the TMB. ~~~~~llsaid there were age people to reg- See "Voting," 3 ,$ . Photo by Zach Childree / The Chanticleer students registering on Tues- , . -. ~ -- - UPD to step up traffic, 1 parlung enforcement 1 By Shalon Montgomery and informed students about issuing tickets though Staff Writer newswire," Chief of Police Shawn Giddy said. Another reason for the increase in tickets is'a If you are a ~acksonville State University change in who has the ability to give out tickets. student with a car or have a friend with a car, you Last year, security was in charge of issuing traffic may have'noticed a lot of upset people. The reason tickets. This year, JSU has a Parking Enforcement for this is the amount of traffic violation tickets Officer, Buddy Smith, who goes to every parking thathave been issued this year. lot on campus during business hours and looks for The main reason for an increase in tickets is the traffic violations. ' new arrangements on campus, which in Alongside Officer Smith .is the University much part, has been more beneficial to JSU staff Police Department. than the students. According to Chief Giddy, if the UPD sees any Last year, students were allowed to park in front violations, they have the right to issue a ticket. of Mason, Sparkman Hall, the JSU mail center, UPD also has a new ticket machine in their patrol the JSU health center and Daugette Hall. Now, cars to make issuing tickets .more efficient. these arrangements have changed. "It's irresponsibility by the student, because if "They need to give students more time to they get hit what are they going to say?" Student adjust ta the new parking arrangement," Daugette Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) President Resident Assistant Jeremy Prothrow said. Candice Young said "I felt heated," said ppe student. who ,@ed According to the. UPD. tr&c violations have LA-<,, .-uu.*..~-.&-L-~ 1 P,-;uriL-.LLl-. CLLYll CLlV OLUULIIW. ' ..,~".U"L6 -.I.-. YAUUJ, a. -11 "1 V UIIU .L..J ." I Last year, students were allowed to park In front violat~ons,they have the right to lssue a t~cket. of Mason, Sparkman Hall, the JSU mall center, UPD also has a new t~cketmach~ne In thew patrol the JSU health center and Daugette Hall Now, cars to make issuing tickets more efficient. these arrangements have changed. "lt's irresponsib~lltyby the student, because if "They need to give students more time to they get hit what are they going to say?'Student adjust to the new parking arrangement," Daugette Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) President %! \ Resident Ass~stantJeremy Prothrow said. Candlce Young sa~d. "I felt heated," said one student, who asked According to the UPD, traffic violations have to remain anonymous. "I felt the ticket was not gone down over the past few weeks, but they .1 deserved. I parked by the mail center all tbtime Could possibly be going back u~. last year, and the Appeals Colut is jwt a way, to Starting Sept. $5, if any student has not CI i shut you up." , purchased a decal, and parks on,,crunpus, all ' Even-with tbe new ammpnent, the Univer&y violat~onsprtllbe repod.

Police Depptment attempted to give students a Another thlng conflrsing studbats is w&fe the JT $4.-iaV/*;., r s q break. money from the parRing vi~l&d~tickets go. "We havelssued mole, tickets this year compared "memoney] goes to &e schwl,~Gi'ddy +d. ' to this time last year, but we put warning$ on cars They spend it based on their nee+." I u 3 A 7 , I Seveayears-.c. > later.. . By Julie Skinner at home that terrifying Tues- 'day. Students react to Olympics News Editor day and how he never seemed "I believe it had a major to watch TV, but he decided affect on everything," Hoth s the seventh anniversary to turn it on after finishing his said. "First, people wanted to By Shalon Montgomery most outperformed China in a' during the 1984 Olympics in o Pthe September II attacks work that morning. strike back and now; they're Staff Writer majority of the events (track, Los Angeles. America earned- on the World Tmde Center "Every generation has a not so sure if the hot-headed swimming and gymnastics) I 83 gold medals that year, and approaches, people around moment, that 'where were decision. '.was such a great ' ne2008 Beijing Summer saw," JSU sophomore Sophia 174 medals in all. the country may find them- you when'.kind of moment," idea. I just wish the terror- Olympic Games will go down Smith said. "I think Alner~ca has a selves recalling where'they Robinson said. "Those mo- ists could have said what they ili history as one of the most "America will always have chance to be dominant like it were yhen they first found ments tend to affect each needed to without blood." meniorable Olympic Games, a stronghold on the Olympic has in the past," Chris Moore, out. The question, "Where generation differently.. 1 can JSU senior, Jason Wright, and the most-watched U.S. medal count," George Kip- a senior biology major said. were you when you fourid remember my mother tell- was a junior in high school event'of all time. During the lagat, a cross-country runner "Just certain vafiables have out about the Twin Towers ing me the story of when she ironically on his way to world 2008 Olympic Games, ) spec- 'from Kenya said. "America to match up for it to happen being attacked?" hardly ever heard of JFK dying and where history class the day of the at- tators saw 87 countries win has the facilities, and they again." receives the answer of ,"I she was." tacks. He remembers seeing at least one medal in Olympic send over 400 people to the Countless records were bro- don't remember." Most cai~ JSU freshman, Emily Hoth, the ordeal on TV after the competition, 132 new Olym- Olympics when a country like ken at the Beijing Olympics. remember exactly what they was in-her 7Ih grade art class first plane crash, and won- pic records and 43 broken Somalia sends two people." The records ranged from indi- were doing, and some even when another student ran dering if it was some sort of world records. Although America earned viduals to worldwide accom- remember minute details into the classroom announc- preview for a movie. He was "The Olympics were excit- the most medals at the Beijing plishments. about theu surr~@gS& ing that the Twin Towers had most horrified by -the broad- Olympics, hosting nation Chi- "Each country spent a lot of + 1 ing and America dominated," what they were wkadng. been struck. caster covering the incident Jacksonville State . Univer- na took home 51 gold medals. money to develop good ath- Around Jacksonville Statee "We weren't allowed to and how he lost his, compo- sity Sophomore, Darnel1 Cole "China did very well," Take- letes and hlre great coaches," University, students mall watch. it on TV because it was sure during the 'seigknt and said. hln Sato, a JSU .student from Shogo Nakamura, an RA for their own personal memories too graphic," Hoth said. "[ felt began screaming. ' '. ' . Japan said. America showed its domi- Sparkman residence hall said. of first hear~ngof the terror- violated in my rights because "When I think bac*$:it, ' nance in the world of sports China's 5 1 gold medals was Although records were be- ist attacks and how that day, I watched so many violent it's like I've tried to wase it by leading all countries with the second largest amount of ing broken throughout the seven years ago, has shaped things on TV, so I thought, out of my brain because it the most Olympic medals. gold medals earned by a na- Olympics, JSU students had their life and the lives of those why can't I watch news?" was so horrible," Wright said. Throughout the Beijing Olym- tion -in modern history. The clear-cut favorites when it around them forever. Today, HoCh wishes, that "It's SO hdmble that 1 think nation that won the most gold came down to which individu- pics, American athletes won Jay Rob~nson,campus min- the terrorists could have ex- we as human beings .try to medals in a single Olympics als stood out to them. 110 Olympic medals (36 gold, ster of the Wesley Founda- pressed their beliefs in a dif- block that stuff out." during modern history is the "Usain Bolt stood out to 38 silver and 36 bronze). tion at JSU, recalls being in a ferent way than hurting and United States. The United "We did really well and al-. teleconference while working killing so many people that States accomplished this feat See "9111,'" S

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On Tuesday, September 1 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Counseling and Career Services along- side the Jacksonville State University Peer Edu- cators are hosting the annual health fair that will be entitled "Take a Friend to the Health Fair" this year. The health fair will offer free testing for HIVI AIDS, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pres- sure. There will also be information available regarding' nutrition, birth control, depression, stress management, dental awareness, fibromy- algia, tuberculosis and various other issues. For more information about the health fair, please contact Linda Shelton of Counseling and Career Services at ext. 5954 or Ishelton@ . jsu.edu. Lam~usLrime I

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. A rape was reported in Dixon Hall. ,- September 4 Obama opens schools debate with McCain By LIBBY QUAID aimed at giving parents more Behind." choice. McCain would make But the question remains just ~&bkaLatrice Momnet reported a theft of AP ~du& Mker "We can do this," Obama said Q improvements to that; for exam- how the candidates, Obama in Tuesday. "From Prink George's pq&ty Patterson Hall. Stolen was a red ple, he would expand children's particular, would "fix" the law. County in Maryland to Denver, studkt ID vwat $83.29" access to tutoring services. No Child Left Behind requires Colo., we're, seeing teachers I No Child Left Behind lets annual state tests in reading and . . middle grou&$on education this and school boards coming to- I, week, ope*' a debhtte with parents transfer their children math. The goal is that by 20 14, gether to design pdrformance September -5 John h4d.d' over who would from failing schools to better- every pupil will be able to read pay plans." -4 , drr more to put good teachers in performing public or' charter and do math at their grade level. He added that he wants teach- -4 schools - assuming there is a The law imposes'sanctions on Brant Obraun Caude was arrested for classroorqs and help parents find ers doing a poor job to get extra I altemati\ies to bad schools. better school in the area, which schools that fail to make prog- help, but that if they don't get . obstructing&overnment operations and , ' - 1 . ~#~ce$in~that both parties is not always,the case. Obama ress. better, they'll be replaced. doesn't think vouchers are the Obama has criticized annual resisting +. . ha~~~~~qn-th~ideas, Obama set McCain emphasized that sy- 'odb)h+v,e that he's not captive answer; many Democrats agree. ksts, which has the law's sup- *k< timent at the GOP conventi~p. On Tuesday, the Illinois seilator porters worried he might gut to teachek bnions, as his rival McCain said he means toTat- claims, and that there is more gave his answer to the school- an essential requirement. And September 7 . . - ' tract and reward good teadsrs talk than action in McCain's choice dilemma: Create an ar- he has the backing of teachep' - and help bad teachers'ilnd plans for schools. ray of new public schools, and unions,, which strongly dislike another line of work." ' Rachel Justine Gordon reported harassment . McCain tossed red meat to double the federal money for the law. in Pi Kappa Phi Parking Lot. Republicans at their convention charter schools to more than "Don't tell us that the only MONEY. last week, saying- Obama wants $400 million. way to teach a child is to spend schools to mswer to ullions and "Charter schools that are suc- most of the year preparing hlm reu .. ~Jacquise.Ips-----~uA.c-, was arkst@ for-. . . --*- *---*- . talK tnan actlon In wlcLain s LIIUILL UIICIIUIIU. LIcaiCj all al- IIL llab LIIL uaLrilllg UI Lca&,ilcI> - and help bad teachers find plans for schools. ray of new public schools, and unions, which strongly dislike another line of work." Rachel Justine Gordon reported harassment . McCain tossed red meat to double the federal money for the law. in Pi Kappa Phi Parking Lot. Republicans at their convention charter schools to more than "Don't tell us that the only MONEY - last week, saying Obama wants $400 million. way to teach a child is to spend schools to answer to unions and "Charter schools that are suc- most of the year preparing him Meyosha Jacquise Jones was arrested for entrenched bureaucracies, while cessful will get the support they to fill in a few bubbles on a Democrats have chastised the possession of marijuana. he would hold them accountable need to grow,'' Obama said in standardized test," Obama said Bush administration for spend- to parents and kids. Riverside, Ohio. "And' charters Tuesday. "Let's finally help our ing less on No Child Left Be- hind than was originally prom- Artisha Shalene Foster was arrested for A look at where the presiden- that aren't will get shut down. 1 teachers and principals develop tial candidates stand on some want experimentation, but I also a curriculum and assessments ised. Obarna promises to spend - possession of marijuana. key education issues: want accountability." that teach our kids to become all that was pledged; McCain Obama was campaigning more than just good test-tak- wants to keep education spend- SCHOOL CHOICE Wednesday at a Norfolk, Va., ers." ing at current levels. high school. Congress and the White The government has spent For years, "school choice" I House will be in no huny to about $25 billion a year on No has meant giving taxpayer dol- NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND tackle No Child Left Behind, Child Left Behind programs, What's Happening lars - vouchers - to parents which was due for a rewrite last an average of nearly $11 bil- to send kids to 'private school The next president ,will in- year; the economy, the war and lion less annually than what was if their neighborhood 'schools herit the immensely unpopular health care are more pressing promised. Monday, September 15 were bad. Charter schools are No Child Left Behind educa- concerns. Obama proposes to spend at tio law. The law is so disliked, .SCA Poster Sale on the Quad in the mix too; they are publicly a. least $19 billion on education, funded but operate independent- a' majority of voters said they TEACHER QUALITY much of it on early childhood 10:OO a.m. - 5:O.O p.m. ly, free from some of the rules would be more likely tovote for education. He would encourage, that constrain regular schools. someone seeking to repeal the In an eff& to get better teach- but not require, universal pk- AP-.Yahoo ers into classrooms, both candi- McCain says he's for school law, according to an kindergarten. And he wants a News poll in June. dates support tying teacher pay Tuesday, September 16 choice, and he got big applause tax credit to pay up to $4,000 of Yet voters do not have that to student performance. .SCA Organizational Council Meeting, TMB when he talked it up last week at college costs for students who the Republican convention. choice. Neither Obama nor Mc- perform 100 hours of commu- Auditorium 6:00 p.m. "Parents.deserve a choice in Cain seeks to do away with the It's a sticky issue for Obama, , nity service a year the education of their children," law, which still has bipartisan who was booed when he men- With the budget stretched .SGA Poster Sale on the Quad he said. "And I intend to give it support on Capitol Hill. tioned his support for perfor- to them." Instead, Obama and McCain mance pay raises in an address thin, a huge infusion of cash 10:OO a.m. - 5:00 p.m. But McCain is ndt proposing each say they would keep the via satellite to the National Edu- for early childhood education a federal voucher plan. Instead, law and make it better. cation Association. or college costs seems unlikely. Federal education spending has .JSU Health Fair, TMB Auditorium he wants to expand a voucher "I don't think we should scrap And so Obama is trying to ac- program in the District of Co- it," McCain said earlier this year commodate teachers who might been rising for more than a de- 10:OO a.m. - 2:00 p.m. lumbia only. in Youngstown, Ohio. "People be hostile to the idea, saying he cade. The Arizona senator did pro- say, 'Jq scrap it.' I think it wants performance pay raises to To pay for his plan, Obama .."Ring the alarm: Red Alert" Mixer, Leone pose a federal voucher program needs to be built on, revised and be negotiated by teachers, not has said he would end corporate Cole 7:00 p.m. when he ran for president in fixed." imposed on them. And he says tax deductions for CEO pay, cut 2000, but his advisers say Presi- 0b&a said Tuesday, "Of raises should be tied to, but not congressional and federal agen- dent Bush's No Child Left Be- course, we havq to fix the bro- based solely on, standardized cy spending and delay NASA's Wednesday, September 17 hind Law, enacted in 2002, is ken promises of No Child Left test scores. moon and Mars missions. .Water Balloon Wars on the Quad 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. What if page two of The Chanticleer looked like this?

While hoping that tbe furor because they are f-1' censorship. 1- caused over remarks made by Two days after student protest- where or when thegame would be Remember, dies ers demanding the resignallon of replayed yet, and we didn't want - halted the Scarlet to jeopardize any possible deci- Zadh Chlldrrse the First have come under fire again, this -Knights' game against the Uni- sionbyv '*-""' 'I. Editor in Chief time for 1-- versity of Massachusetts, guard Sincethe Feb. 7 basketball gaine Damon Santiago told a Targum . in which 150 students' Amendment is 4 chant]/editor@ gmaillcom, 782-5701 The American Association of reporter that he thought F flooded onto the court, University Professors has criti- ' has issued a warning to- students e Juli Sklnnc cized the Rurgers administration -Senior forward Jamal Philips that they may face punishment if more than our News Edito for told a reporter that A 782-8192 - - "The f0~mhas been used to make [email protected], I ,-.. apoint. and no furtherdisruptions I right to print. 1 will be tolerated,"I k ?d Staut with reporters at 7hr dally In late January, the AAUP re- Irts Editc .Targum, the campus newspaper. he said. leased a of a made by "We condemn the attempt to The next day, head coach Bob in-November - in which stifle the free speech of the mem- Wenzel asked team members not he said I- bers of the Ruteers men's basket- to discuss the issue with report- It's your right Mikt ers. -. Faci has since apolo@xl to read, too. --A for the rem , ln?%ich 150 studenti n.auwamuI.1Gu.b m3 chant] The Amencan Association of reporter that he thought r: flooded onto the court, University Professors has criti- .- has issued a warning to- students e Skinnc cized the Rurgers administration Senior forward Jamal Philips that they may face punishment if more than our F-8.1- for told a reporter that they interfere with ,-. - "The forum has been used to make cnantycar - I - apoint, and no furtherdisruptions right to print. I The' Chanticleer irptcm11cr 11, 201 IS 3 Olympics: Reactions me," Jeremy Prothrow, a junior "Bolt's world records were Lawyer: 2nd Schmitz trial could RA Daugette residence hall better than Phelps eight gold said. "He high it-pass medals, Bolt broke a J2-year the finish line, and he celebrated toward the end of the race (one record (two hundred meter start by December hundred meter dash). plus, dash-19.30), and he is the fastest By DESIREE.HUNTER she felt let down, too. He said he wasn't surprised that a mistrial when he did his interview and man in the world. While he ran Associated Press Writer ."I thank the jury for-their service. While was declared. they asked what he could have the hundred meter dash he let up disappointed they were unable to reach a. "Quite frankly, I think it does indeed put " gotten if he hadn't let up, he said the rwenty meten and ran MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new - verdict, the United States stands ready to re- it didn't matter." in doubt some of the credibility of some very trial for state Rep. Sue Schmitz on charges try this h-nportant case at the ,court's earliest "Michael Phelps stood out to 9.69." Kiplagat said. credible people who testified against her, she took a "no work'' job with the two-year setting:' she said Tuesday in a statement me, but .coverage was biased to NOW that the Belling Olym- including that of the former postsecondary Watson said the judge has talked about Michael Phelps. We didn't get pics are over, JSU has a chance college system could begin as early as De- chancellor R~~ Johnson," 'he said. "1 think cember or January, her defense attorney sajd setting the new trial for the end of the.year she has to be vely happy at this time that in a chance to see other *men- to discuss both the greatest or the start of 2009. But the exact timing re- can athletes or other countries spiteof testimony from those individuals she and disappoi,lting of the 2008 beside the U.S. and the country Jurors reported three times that they were mains uncertain, he said. was notconvicted and it gives her another Olympics, but not for too long. deadlockedduringfourdaysofdeliberations, Schmia's trial lasted for I1 days and fea- they were competing with at the day to plan her legal if needed.,. . leading U.S. District Judge David Proctor to tured testimony from several high-profile sarah hi^^^, a JSU LOndon is already preparing for, Watson would not say why his 63-year- declare a mistrial on Monday. figures, including former two-year Chancel-. student said. the 2012 Olympics. old client decided not to rake the stand in her . Huntsville attorney Jake Watson said the Lor Roy Johnson, who has pleaded guilty to defense,'but said the whole ordeal has beeri defense was let dew* by the inconclusive money laundering, bribery and other charg- hard on her. Voting: Civic Duty outcon~e,but filed the motion "when it be- es. Johnson, who agreed to testify against "I think that whenever you're charged by Tim Wyatt, president of the students' minds." came clear that it was time to ask for a mis- trial." Schmitz and in cases in hopes of re- the United States government you have not JSU college democrats, said Wyatt said it doesn't matter "We wanted to provide them with the op- ceiving a lighter sentence, testified that he but hard- it shouldn't be a surprise that what party you choose, just portunity to come back with a straight ver- found-ajob for Schrnitz after being asked to he said. ''I think that this prosecution politicians are seeking the that you vote, dict of 'not guilty' but ... when they said they do so by House Speaker Seth Hammett and needs to end now, and we would hope that votes of college students. ''If you do not participate were hopelessly deadlocked, we felt like we state teachers union head Paul Hubbert. the government .would reconsider and .not "Young voters, especially and vote for change, whichev- should respect their position," he said. D'Linell Finley, a political scientist at Au- pursue this further." college voters, are concerned er political party you believe U.S. Attorney Alice Martin, whose office burn University Montgomery, said he felt Schmitz is one of three legislators to be with creating a decent stan- will bring about that change, has led a multiyear investigation of cprrup- prosecutors were "reaching a little bit" when charged in the wide-ranging federal investi- - dard of living as a then you have a right tion in Alabama's community colleges, said they started going after high-profile figures. gation, but is the first to go to trial. Wyatt said. "Tuition, gas and complain about the direction financial a~dare just a few of in wh~chthe country IS go~ng," the Issues at the forefront of Wyatt sald I 1 : Remembrance Facebook unveils new' In honor of those who lost dates that is current in our his- / their lives on 9- 1 1, the JSU tory, something that we've seen ROTC will hold a memorial ser- in our and that we re- viceon the front lawn of Bibb late to. The appropriate thing a Graves by the three flagpoles look with a new approach,. at 8:10 a.m. ~h~ 10-15 minute to do, the courteous thing to do, f service will include speakers is to have some type of remem- BY MICHAEL LIE~~KE will alienate some of Face- photos. control over news feeds and Lt. Colonel White, University brance;" Miie said. "1t's.just our AP Technology Writer book's audience and raise The revisions also shift Beacon. News feeds are now Police Department Chief Shawn way of honoring people regard- the risk of driving more traf- various applications to the considered indispensable by Giddy and a local fireman. less of what they think of pli- SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - fi~'0 rival social networks bottom of a ~"'"n'~ home many but B~~~~~ still ROTC Captain Jeny like MySpace and Bebo. . page and clears up more tics. It will give people a chance Since he started ~~~~b~~kiT1 hasn't gained traction. ~i~~ explains *hat the college 4% ykars ago, ~~k "Any change can be a big white space - a move that will be simple, yet thwghtful. to remember it in their own ~~~kb~b~~~has learned - deal to our users because this Sanders worries will lead to With' aceb book's audi- "It's one of those big way." sometimes painfully - that is how they connect with more intrusive advertising ence now roughly 10 times he can't make significant their family and friends," on the site, although Zucker- larger than when news feeds

changes to the popular on- Zuckerberg said. when berg says that ' first came out two ago. you move things around, it line hangout without trigger- Hoping to minimize the Zuckerberg understood he can be perceived as being not ing an uproar among indig- sting of the anticipated back- nant users who preferred the a positive thing even when lash, Facebook announced needed do a better job pre- Want see morel it's a positive change." the planned makeover in paring for changes. to status quo. , About 40 million users al- May and then waited until "There is more weight on But Zuckerberg. still only ready have checked out the July to take the wraps off. 24, is hoping he has found making things smooth when new design and about 30 The transition period since a way to ease the journey you are dealing with 100 million embraced it without then was aimed at giving us- down a different road so he mi,lion people,,., he said, Have reveiting to .the old look, ers time'to make suggestions story ideas, questions 7,,01rr,rkam + won't have to, issue public . - -- orie cared as much when a nant users who preterred the " y""".." "".A t, -' -" '. "-" .-"I.) l urvuvv.. u..r.vur.-vu it's a positive change." paring for changes. status quo. the planned makeover in About 40 million users al- May and then waited until "There is more weight on But Zuckerberg, still only ready have checked out the July to take the wraps off. 24, is hoping he has found making things smooth when new design and about 30 The transition period since a way to ease the journey you are dealing with 100 million embraced it without . then was aimed at giving us- million people," he said. "No Have down a different road so he reverting to .the old look, ers timeto make suggestions story ideas, questions won't have to, issue public one cared as much when a Zuckerberg said. and get used to the change. apologies like he did in each But the seeds of an upris- The gradual approach dif- bunch of students from a few of the previous two years af- ing already have been plant- fered from how Zuckerberg colleges were complaining ter springing new products ed on Facebook's own site, and the rest of Facebook's about some changes to some on users. where several groups and unusually young manage- or concerns! His theory will face a ma- Web site." petitions have cropped up to ment team have managed Although he is still hop- jor test Wednesday when protest the change. past revisions to the site. Facebook begiiis forcing its "It's not that we don't In 2006, the Palo Alto- ing to persuade Zuckerberg 100 million users to adapt want change, period, it's that based startup infuriated to retreat from some of the to a redesigned 'Web site, we don't like these particular thousands of users by intro- changes included in the re- whether they like the new changes," said Scott Sanders, ducing a tool called "news design, Sanders suspects re- look or not. 19, an Austin Peay Univer- feeds" that automatically sistance might be futile this Since unveiling the make- sity student who started one broadcast certain personal time. over seven weeks ago, Face- of the petitions opposing the details. Last year, ace book book had left it up to users to r esign. "You have to navi- faced another revolt when "I definitely won't stop Come us on the at: decide whether they wanted using Facebook because it's visit Web 23 ga more and you have to it rolled out a tracking de- to switch over. If they didn't click more to get to personal vice, dubbed "Beacon," that still the best social network like what they saw, the con- profiles. It's too much effort tracked and shared informa- out there," said Sanders. verts could just click on a to get to basic information." tion about users' shopping who has been using the site Ithechantic eeronline,com link to switch back to the old Facebook's facelift sepa- ' habits and other activities at for two years. "People will format. rates users' personal profiles other Web sites. probably protest the changes But that option will be tak- into different areas of the site In both instances, Zucker- en away from all users by the and provides more tools that berg wound up apologizing in the beginning, but then end of the week, a shift, that are meant to make it easier for going too far and placated they will just get used to Zuckerberg already knows to share information and the protesters by giving more them." News we would like to see (in other words, it's fake)

Gender questions raised of EeU of Dreams Cocky, the ~acksonvilleState University mascot laid an egg on Monday, to the dismay of the If you add on to it, they will probably come football team who were practicing on the field at the time. "He was just walking along and then it 1 happened," saidone horrified and confused student who begged us not to use his name in the paper. "I didn't think it was possible. Can gamecocks Ryan Perrilloux crowned lay eggs? I thought he was a boy gamecock!" he said. Officials at JSU were dumbfounded even as Football Coach Jack Crowe seemed befuddled by the situation. "I'm not even sure ho_w you would - go about checking to see if it's a boy or a girl gamecock," Crowe said. "I've always assumed Cocky was a guy!" JSU now called Perrilloux State Univeristy Cocky was immediately sent to- a local lay eggs? I thought he was a'boy gamecock!" ,he - - said. Officials at JSU were dumbfounded even as Football Coach Jack Crowe seemed befuddled by \ 4 September 11,2008 n The Chanticleer

Clark Barron 1 On The Verge

ow. many people throughout your entire day do you actu- Hally look at? I often find my- self wandering listlessly through the hallways not really thinking about anybody elsei.. how their days are go- I ing, or wherher or not they could really use somebody actually acknowledging them. I think too often we shut every- When voting, religion shouldn't matter body else around us out and focus on nothing but ourselves. To supposedly By ~okhhRadjabov said, "Neither Pagan nor Mahomedan Muslim, that would not and should not sonal religious affiliation to further be one of the friendliest campuses in Special to The Chanticleer nor Jew ought to be excluded from the make a difference in the people's minds their own agendas. Thus, religion, this the state, it sometimes doesn't feel that civil rights of the Commonwealth be- when they make a choice to choose way, does it? sacred trust between man and God, is For example, on my way to class yes- Are some things just obvious? Is it cause of his religion." which president they would vote for. used to deceive people. terday I noticed a girl sitting alone on obvious that the United States has three This statement clearly shows us that So why is this Christian affiliation Me and you, common people, will branches of government? Is it obvious one could be a Muslim, a Jew or even a by the candidates have such an im- a park bench, smoking. I say smoking, think that just because someone says that the President is elected for a maxi- Pagan and still become the president of portance? It was not in the past. When but she was actually just sitting there that his favorite philosopher is Jesus with a unlit cigarette in her mouth. SO, mum of two terms, each at four years the United States. the founding fathers were forming our Christ (peace be upon him), it means being the kind of person I am, I walk length? Is it obvious that our govem- So far, I have been trying to relate government, they did not give prefer- up and offer her a light. I smoke like rnent is not a religious government? and prove to y%u that any religious af- ence to any religion. As Jefferson said, that he will act according to the teach- a chimney and always have a lighter Then why is it not so obvious for many filiation of an American has nothing to "Christianity neither is, nor ever was, a ings of Jesus Christ. Well, you and I handy. She, with quite the smug look Americans that one's religious affilia- do with his or her eligibility to become part of the common law." know that is not necessarily true. on her face, declines and states, "Yeah, tion or opinion does not make one eli- the president of the United States. Therefore, they deem$ their re- Therefore, my conclusion is that our I'm waiting on someone." gible or ineligible for any government Thus, my question to you is why ligious beIiefs, understandings and decision to choose a particular presi- This absolutely floored me. Did I office, which includes the executive there is such an attempt by our cukent opinions to be between them and God. dent should not be based on his or her walk up, get naked, and ask her if she presidency? Therefore, it becomes candidates to make themselves appear Thus, this trick of making one particu- specific religious affiliation. wanted to hop in my ice cream truck? irrelevant, almost inappropriate, to better Christian than the other candi- lar religion a commodity was never The second point, is that we must rec- It seems apparent that the key step in choose a candidate for the presidency date? used by our founding fathers. What we smoking a cigarette seems to be the fol- ognize that fof many years religion has . It seems to me that there is some sort have now is an insane struggle for posi- lawing: of the United State based on his or her been used and is being used by people religious beliefs. of competition between the candidates tion and power by commodifying every .1. Purcigarette in mouth. in power to advance their own goals. 2. Light cigarette. You may ask me, where is the for their Christlikeness. Who is a better aspect of our lives. In it, religion is one proof? Christian? of the biggest commodities. And the last aspect, is that our choice 3. Smoke of a new president should be whether he Seeing as' she didn't have a light, I The proof is in the Constitution and There has to be a reason why, for Therefore, to gain votes; to become thought I was doing the polite thing. I the words of many founding fathers. instance, Barack Obama, even 'though popular among people, to be accepted will to the best of his ability preserve, suppose not. It is little situations like One of the most brilliant presidents of denied accusations that he was a Mus- by the people and to purchase people's protect and defend the Constitution of that that make me wonder what exactly the United States, Thomas Jefferson lim, did not say that even if he was a minds, our candidates use their per- the United States. is bothering people around here. So, when did "nice" go out of style? We see each other almost every single day, but we still only talk to the same .~ -- - ..,.--L.. -.. *-- I R~EXXPRlifis~ll ~r9l.r~ hnc+e: +LMAAA~ .xr:+~ ,-,.A,, .. -...-..- preslaent snou'a Dewnetner ne Seeing as' she didn't have a light, I The proof is in the Constitution and There has to be a reason why, for Therefore, to gain votes; to become O! a will to the best of his ability Preserve, thought I was doing the polite thing. I the words of many founding fathers. instance, Barack Obama, even 'though popular among people, to be accepted suppose not. It is little situations like One of the most brilliant presidents of denied accusations that he was a Mus- by the people and to purchase people's protect and defend the Constitution of thatthat make me wonder what exactly the United States, Thomas Jefferson lim, did not say that even if he was a minds, our candidates use their per- the United States. is bothering people around here. So, when did "nice" go out of style? We see each other almost every single day, but we still o~~lytalk to the same ten people. What happened to meeting Review: Russell Brand hosts the VMAs with candor new friends, new girls to take out and By JAKE COYLE of guard, cheered, though at least a few dom," he insisted, as a way to help ex- the Jonas Brothers, the sons of a pastor, new drinking buddies? What happened AP Entertainment Writer pop stars didn't. The camera caught plain himself and his rock star hairstyle. all of whom wear purity rings as a sym- to "college?'IIS everybody so wrapped Britney Spears - who in 2003 said "My persona don't really work without bol of their vow not to have premarital up in the stress of school that we have Russell Brand seemed a little out of citizens should "just trust our president" fame.; Without fame, this haircut could sex. At one point, Brand brandished all forgotten how to have a good time? place as the host at the MTV Video Mu- - sitting quietly. be mistaken for mental illness." one as if he had won it from a Jonas Have we forgotten how to open our sic Awards. Partisanship, of course, can hurt sales. Sashaying around the stage in bladk mouths and act like friendly human be- Not because he's,British or relatively But Brand was refreshingly ignorant of leather, heeled shoes and snake skin brother. ings? unknown in America, as most of the many of the concerns that keep the lips scarf, Brand seemed to censor 'himself "American Idol" champ Jordin At a completely different time dur- chatter was about before Sunday night's of American pop stars zipped. For good even less as the night wore on. Sparks defended them: "I just wanna ing the same day, a similar situation show from Los Angeles. measure - and surely stepping over the He frequently seemed ,baffled by say, it's not bad to wear a promise ring happened when I saw,a girl drop her It was because Brand injected the line - Brand referred to President Bush young America pop culture. Intro- because not every guy and a girl wants books all over the TMB parking lot. I VMAs with blunt politics, self depre- as "that retarded cowboy fellow." ducing the stars of the upcoming film to be a slut, OK?" cation, unabashed sexuality, and, yes, has "Twilight," based on the vampire saw her drop everything so I rushed up After all, Brand built his image Brand responded by apologizing, be- plenty of off-color remarks. on his candor and edgi&ss. He's well- books, Brand exclaimed, "These books to. help her pick her things up. fore slyly offending again by alluding At the very second that I reached Didn't he know where he was? The bown across the pond as a standup are bloody popular, these 'Twilight' to R. Kelly in an unprintable joke (like down to pick up the history book she VMAs? In La-La Land? comic, TV show host and radio DJ books." dropped, she snatched 'the book out of No, this was no place to voice any- - but more so as an outlandish and he- Again and again, Brand - a con- many of his). my hand and looked at me like I had thing like an opinion on world affairs or donistic figure who speaks unabashedly fessed former sex addict - poked fun Perhaps summing up his perspective, tried to steal it. She grabbed the book joke about young Christian pop stars. about his prior drug and sex addictions. at young sex and abstinence. Speaking he explained, "A bit of sex occasionally and ran off before I could even get a This is a place to look cool and thank Brand was a surprise choice as host 'of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter's never hurt anybody." the almighty for the honor of little moon for MTV for the 25th anniversary of the boyfriend and would-be father, Levi word out. Brand surely won at least as many man statuettes. VMAs, and the gig was clearly meant Johnston, ~ran'dsympathized with him: So, what is it that makes us so afraid enemies as fans on Sunday night. But in Early in his opening monologue, to brighten his star in the U.S. After a "That is the safe sex message of all to open our mouths and talk to people? Brand pleaded: "Please, America, supporting role in this spring's "Forget- time. Use a condom or become a Re- contrast to some of the personality-less Are we afraid of looking stupid? elect Barack Obama. On behalf of the ting Sarah Marshall," he's got several publican! pop stars this "American Idol"-crazy Are we afraid of being judged for world." prominent film roles in the works. Brand clearly angered some in atten- country has been producing lately, an who we are? Most of the crowd, seemingly caught "I'm famous in the United King- dance when he repeatedly joked about import was a welcome change. Are we simply afraid of people al- together? The answer is simple: who cares? Letters to .heEditor' The point is that no matter what people think about/you, it is always better to To promote diversity at JSU, Presi- settlement, universities in the state of on-line on the JSU Human Resources to the link, and complete the survey be personable. Be nice. Be friendly. Go make friends with somebody and go dent Meehan appointed the univer- Alabama produced Diversity Strate- page. now. The survey link is also available have.fun for once. Avoid the norm and sity-wide Affirmative Action Corn- gic Plans to use in advising university The Diversity Survey is a very im- in your Personal Announcements box create something new for yourselves. mittee, now called the Diversity and presidents on issues of diversity. portant initial component of the JSU on MyJSU. Last day to complete the There is no'reason not to meet new Employment Equity Committee. JSU moved ahead and completed Diversity Strategic Plan. Therefore, it survey is Friday, October 3. Thank people here. Whatever it is that is mak- On behalf of the Diversity and Em- its Diversity Strategic Plan. We are is critical for us to have your partici- you for your participation and coop- ing you not want to speak up and meet ployment Equity Committee, you are now beginning to implement it. Our pation in the survey so that we may ef- eration. new friends, get over it. There are ac- invited to participate in the JSU Di- Diversity Strategic Plan, as approved fectively implement our plan. Please Isreal Eady, Chairman Diversity tually nice people out there. Go find versity Survey. Due to a recent court by our Board of Trustees, is available take a few minutes of your time, go and Employment Equity Committee them.

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Review: A few of my favorite. . -C things By Doran Smith preparation. Captain Georg Von Trapp, Mother the eyes of the audience, is washed Staff Writer Sumer' Buckner in the role Abbess and Rolf were more than- away by waves of harmonious melo- of the main character,'Maria; exceptional. The Captain (David dies that erupts form Harrell's vocal "The hills are alive with the sound was a casting choice by Dobbs.: Ride) was a little too stiff in his . cords. H~ may be strongest of music." You don't have to be an Maria is a character of humoi movements. However, the charac- tenor I have heard live. avid theatre attendee to recognize the and sincerity, and Buckner was ter is a navy officer the firmness The lesser characters had very few a near perfect conduit for those may have been a measured effect. striking lyrics from one of Rodgers problems as well. In some cases, ac-. and Hammerstein's most famous mu- emotions. In the high parts ofj Also, the flaws of Rice were only tions interpreted the character better sicals, The Sound of Music. Maria's character, she gave q apparent when sought after; it nev- A production of this classic pre- stunning and completely .cqn-~ er interfered with his performance. than the voice and vise versa in other sented by CAST, Community Actors' vincing performance. ~~~h~~~bb~~~(~~~~i~~~ll)was cases. Nonetheless, the musical re-. Studio Theatre, is underway at the The Von Trapp children superb from beginning to end. She ceived from me that which it received McClellan Theatre in Anniston. were, and I rarely use this ended both acts with a very heart- from the rest of the audience: a stand- felt, inspirational solo. As a whole, ing ovation! Between the very tech- 1 Director Kim Dobbs worked with word, adorable! The twd the CAST Board of Directors to pick youngest children gave inipres- the nuns were a slightly different nical and elaborate-set and the block-

' '. out this year's season which' opened sive, performances given their story. In the opening umber the ing of the cast, Kim Dobbs painted a with The Sound of Music on Thurs- ages and ended up competing nuns' voices didn't blend as well as stunning picture. day, September 4. with each other for the title of I had hoped to off the m"si- ,An attendance of this musical "We are looking for big name mu- "show stealer" which is'judged But their appearance,. should be on your schedule ?me- in terms of overblown and dra-, in sicals," said Board of Directors Presi- they had redeemed time this month. The show begins at dent and Jacksonville State Universi- matic gesturesthat target oldee my book. 8:00 p.m. on September 11 - 13, and ty faculty member Michael Stedham. audience members with aspira- castalabama.com Rolf, played by Cody Harrell 18- 20. On September 14 and 21, the "Two .years ago.we did Oklahoma!, tions of melting their hearts.- of JSU, was a fine casting choice to where it was expected of them, at At first curtain rises at 2:30 p.m. , and last year was South Pacific." On the other end' of the fam- complement that of ~i~~l.his The production held its auditions ily tree are the two oldest children; times they didn't quite appearance on stage, Harrell seemed The gets better. Thurs- earlier this summer and has had a Friedrich (Jacob Cummings) and enough into the the somewhat uncomfortable. Of course, day night is "pay what YOU can night." short three months to prepare. How- Lies1 (Ellie Mellen), both of whom student his discomfort could be explained If the usual ten dollars is too much, ever, .in their performance this past are students at JSU. Although they by a simple character profiling of then CAST allows you to simply Sunday, one could not,see any lack of delivered power-house performances Other main such as a "shifty Nazi." Any discomfort in make donations for Thursdays only. Tasty treats you can't beat Wmda the Honda: My car,

By'Adri Hayes Serve rice and Campbell's soup and Home1 Staff Writer sandwich meats. my rustbucket, my friend Another inexpensive food I found just last Cooking can be lery difficult in college weekend is single Idaho potatoes. which are By MARTHA IRVINE ally what I missed. out his -family minivan, not- especially in a residence hall when you are great for baked andmashed potatoes. In addidon AP National Writer What I was mourning was ing the dents left by infant without a significant amount of money. The to that are salads, canned olives and the smaller the end of a 13-year life chap- car seats once used by his .best way to remedy that is to go on a budget bottles of Kraft dressings. I have also found that CHICAGO (AP) - I've ter that began when I walked children. preferably under ten dollars. instead of Top Ramen Nissin Original is much never considered myself mate- into a car dealership in Bloom- Mind you, he didn't cry. "I When doing so your best bet is Wal-Mart. better and close to the price. And if you like rialistic. I don't like to shop. I ington, Minn., and bought a was happy to trade it in for a Now for the actual budget: although some drinks other than sodas, I find that juice, tea and own maybe five pairs of shoes, car, with no help from anyone. little sports car," he says, a things may look tantalizing in the store you water are great substitutes and in-expensive. and would much rather spend I probably didn't make as bit gleefully. "But I was like, should pick the in-expensive brands or the store I would prefer the small bottles of Welch's money on an adventure, a good a deal as I could've. But 'Wow! It's gone! "' it was one of those moments in He and others say it's com- brands. juice, Crystal Springs or store brand water, and good cause or a gift. life when I knew I was really mon for an object to feel llke There are some inexpensive name brand Lipton tea packs, That said, once I find something like, I am loyal. an adult. it's become a part of you. And products like Bush Beans, Minute Ready-to- I prefer decaffeinated. I A creature of habit. So this Wanda was my responsi- in moderation, he says, that's might explain my response the bility and, for many years to perfectly fine, even normal. day I donated my trusty Honda come, my steady companion. The worry comes if the object Here are some recipes to try: u"cove~dfor One Civic to the American Cancer Among other things, she or even a hobby takes over. Step 6: Take ~i'nuteReady to Serve white rice Society. ushered .me cross-country "So when someone is home Bush Beans with Goya Seasoning out and put into a bowl. I cried, OK? Embarrassing to my first job with The As- at night dusting off the car as Step 7: Pour beans over white rice and enjoy. as that is, I stood in the street sociated Press, packed to the opposed to having dinner with with white rice: sobbing like a baby as the tbw ceiling with all my worldly their family, then maybe it's' truck ~ulledawav with the lit- ~ossessions. the largest of not such a good thing." Manza ILLL~IILGAplalI! IIIY ~capwr~acLIIG ~ILILYauu, IWL lfirarly yLala ru pG1 LGLCLY 1111G~ GVGLL LlVLLLl0,l. day I donated my trusty Honda come, my steady companion. The wony comes if the object Here are some recipes go try: uncovered for one minute. Civic to the American Cancer Among other things, she or even a hobby takes over. Step 6: Take Minute Ready to Serve white rice Society. ushered .me cross-country "So when someone is home - Bush B'eans with Goya Seasoning out and put into a bowl. I cried, OK? Embarrassing to my first job with The As- at night dusting off the car as Step 7: Pour beans over white rice and enjoy. as that is, I stood in the street sociated Press, packed to the opposed to having dinner with with white rice: sobbing like a baby as the t6w ceiling with all my worldly their family, then maybe it's truck pulled away with the lit- possessions, the largest of not such a good thing," Manza Step 1: Open can and place Bush Beans in a Baked Potato with all the fixins . ' tle red heap of metal, rust and which was my Aunt Betty's says. microwave safe container. oil that had come to be known hope.chest. Step 1: Take one Idaho Potato and place it in a Anyone who knows me step 2: place beans in microwave for 1-2 min- as "Wanda, the Honda." Along the way, I reclined on would laugh at the thought Utes on high , microwave safe bowl. Was this normal? Even Wanda's rooftop to take in the that I might clean my car too Step 2: Put microwave on low for six minute$ Step 3: Take beans out of microwave (be care- common? Or could it be that expansive night sky, parked much. Truth is, Wanda's pres- Step 3: Once mkrowave goes off take a metal ful the containkr will be hot. I would suggest Wanda wasn't the only one along remote country roads. ence in my life, and my attach- putting a towel around the container) fork and stick it in the potato. If it's soft then it with a few loose screws? And when. I reached Portland. ment to her. never reallv, ugot Step 4: Pour contents . of Goya. dry seasoning is ready. When I think about it, it Ore.; to take that first AP job, in the way of life. If anything, into beans and mix. Step 4: Add sour cream, bacon bits, and wasn't so much the car Iwas that same roof camed a new she helped it along. Step 5: Take Minute Ready.-to-Serve white rice cheese.(if you like cheese) onto potato and over. .certainly not queen mattress, which I some- she was just mine, at- a and place it in the microwave. Cook on high enjoy! the trips to the mechanic that how managed to lug up the special time in life that has,

rent car that's more likely to be

pretty dam good on gas. She nagging embarrassment over cracker crumbs. could fit into just about any my attachment to an inanimate Still, to this day, whenever I come upon an older model in cities like Chicago. And I asked Lou Manza, head red Civic hatchback, I smile she had a driver's seat that of the psychology department and wonder if it's Wanda. I - worn and tom over tens of at Lebanon Valley College in also recall that sad, rainy day thousands of miles together Annville, Pa., about it, and we parted ways - and how I

her roll away, that wasn't re- similar pangs when he cleared So much for that secret, eh?

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Cam.ment Online icle 6 September I;, 2008 The Chanticleer I Sports I Get on my level Jered Staubs I .H chantysports@gma~lcorn Wright, JSU returns to FCS and dominates A&M By Jared Gravette punt, Perrilloux struck again, this Breit and Assistant Sports Editor time with his legs. When his protec- tion broke down, he saw a hole to run The .Jacksonville State football through and carried the ball 13 yards late nights team sent a message -to the members into the end zone. of the Football Championship Se- David Wright is killing my Special teams would play a huge fantasy baseball team. After ries last Saturday, crushing Alabama part in the Gamecocks' final tbuch- my team dominated the league A&M, 45-18. down of the half. After Perrilloux's most of the season, he is melt- touchdown run, Zach Walden skied ing down on me at playoff Slow Start a short kick towards the sideline that time. Why can't he wait until The Gamecock offense got off to was recovered by JSU freshman Rod the actual playoffs to choke a great start on their opening posses- Byrd on the A&M 23-yard line. like the other third baseman in sion, driving 60 yards in only four' From there, Peailloux spread the town? plays to take an early 7-0 lead. ball around, ultimately finding Johns ABC continuing to try to Daniel Jackson capped off the ^ in the end zone on a 4-yard touch- market Sandra Oh as a sex drive with a 37-yard touchdown run down pass. , symbol is one of the most con- down the sideline. Jackson had a ca- Perrilloux would not see any ac- fusing decisions by a major reer day on Saturday, rushing for 125 tion in the second half, giving way to corporation in recent time. Oh yards on 16 cames. well, this is the same network freshman Marquise Ivory. Still in just that thought "Cavemen" might The pressure then fell on the Garne- a half of football, he threw for 138 be a successful TV show. cock defense, which struggled to yards and rushed for another 45, to- The Geico commercials shut down A&M quarterback Kevin taling three touchdowns. For his ef- featuring cavemen are starting Atkins throughout the first quarter. forts, Perrilloux earned Ohio Valley to make less sense than these The Bulldogs combined for 101 Conference Newcomer of the Week yards on their first two possessions, columns. honors. C 1 predicted a greater ca- but the JSU defense stiffened and reer for the guy from "Office held A&M to field goals on both Ivory's Time to Shine Space" (You simply cannot drives. The second half started in almost be my friend if you don't un- The Gamecocks would add a field the same fashion that the firstended. Above: Daniel Jackson takes a handoff from Ryan Perrilloux in the first half derstand the greatness of this goal of their own to increase the lead After A&M failed to COnvert a key movie) who did the "show her of Saturday's 45-18 win over Alabama A&M. Jackson had JSU's first 100-yard to 10-6, but A&M would quickly fourth down on JSU's nine-yard line, rushing game in,over a year. Photo courtesy of James Harkins / JSUFan corn my oh face" and "bone roller- take advantage of Perrilloux's only Ivory took the field as a Gamecock Below: Fans flocked to Paul Snow Stadium in droves, as the reported atten- coaster" lines than to be stuck dance was 16,654. Photo by Mandy Pearson /The Chanticleer acting in Allstate commercials. mistake of the night. ,for the very first time. Peyton Manning absolutely On the first play of JSU's next pos- Ivory completed his first career . cames the commercials in session, Bulldog defensive end Jer- pass attempt to fullback Alphonso which he and his brother star. emy Maddox came up big. Not only Freeney, but JSU was forced to punt did Maddox sack Perrilloux, he also Actually, Peyton is my sec- two L~lavs 2 later. ond favorite SNL host of the forced a fumble and came away with Walden boomed a 44-yarder that decade (behind Christopher the ball, setting up A&M with great was muffed by Bulldog returner Walken obviously) and one of field position at the JSU 16-yard Frank Moore and recovered by JSU's my three favorite commercial line. Brandon Rogers on the A&M 16- actors of the decade - along Five plays later, Bulldog running yard line. with The Guy Who Played back Anthony Green carried the ball The Gamecocks would then use a Teny Tate, Office Linebacker into the end zone from one yard out, series of running plays and punch the and The Woman Who Hosts hall into the end zone on Freeney's rr- -.--I- -giving-A&M-their -only-lead- of the ond favorite SNL host of the forced a fumble and came away with Walden boomed a 44-yarder that decade (behind Christopher the ball, setting up A&M with great was muffed by Bulldog returner Walken obviously) and one of field position at the JSU 16-yard Frank Moore and recovered by JSU's my three favorite commercial line. Brandon Rogers on the A&M 16- actors of the decade - along Five plays later, Bulldog running yard line. with The Guy Who Played back Anthony Green carried the ball The Gamecocks would then use a Teny Tate, Office Linebacker into the end zone from one yard out, series of runnlng plays and punch the and The Woman Who Hosts giving A&M their only lead of the ball into the end zone on Freeney's Thosc Extenzc Commercials. night, 12-10. four-yard touchdown run. Recently David Wright and pitcher Mike Pelfrey were the JSU would add another touchdown only two Mets in the lineup Second Quarter Heroics early in the fourth quarter on a 4-yard who were born in the United With 11 :20 left in the second quar- completion from Ivory to Maurice States. They were also the ter, the game appeared to be up for Dupree. only two Mets in the lineup grabs, but things changed in a hurry. The Gamecocks red zone defense who can't hit major league The Gamecocks dominated the re- was outstanding in the second half. pitching. mainder of the half. Thanks in large The Bulldogs drove the ball ~nside JSU likes to brag about part to Ryan Perrilloux, JSU scored JSU's 10-yard line three times in being the only school at any on their next three possessions and the second half and only managed to level to have won champion- took a 31-12 lead into the locker come away with seven points late in ships in football, baseball and room. the contest. football. It is impressive, but The first touchdown came on a 2- The Gamecocks are off this week I'm looking forward to some- yard pass from Penilloux to tight end but will return to the field ~k~tember thing far more unique that will Eric Johns. 20 to take on Chattanooga in their soon be the case here. I'm speaking of the fact that After the defense forced a Bulldog second road game of the year. JSU will have three women's jerseys retlred - when they finally get around to retiring Abbey Breit's - and all will Letter to pronounce their last names the same way. Three tunes in my life I've the Editor felt I was In serious danger of I was extremely critical of heat exhaustion. Hiking to the JSU taking in troubled quar- bottom of the Grand Canyon terback Ryan Perrilloux af- and back, running a 10K, and ter his off-field issues. I even " ' ILY DRINK SPECIALS+ watching the AuburnIJSU vol- bashed the university on my leyball match at Pete Mathews own blog for the move. ,00 Keystone or Pabst Blue Ribbon Be Coliseum. Now, I realize that the : If JSU can consider spend- only thing I was bashing 5.00 Pitchers of Bud Light ing $36 million on expanding was Pemlloux's right to a the football stadium, it can air second chance. condition the gym. It really bothered me to Last week I considered writ- read where a JSU Alum ing a whole column about how called Ryan Pemlloux a Thursday thru Saturday I people shouldn't get excited "cancer." I'm not defend- over Alabama's impressive ing him for the choices he wln over Clemson, because of made in his past, but where -DAILY FOOD SPEC1 ALSu I Tommy Bowden's ~neptitude, in the rule book does it say Clemson's history as a favorite he can't make up for them? and myriad other reasons. The Alum went so far as It would have been nice to to compare Perrilloux to look like a genius for once former Gamecock quarter- back Cedric Johnson when - after Bama's putrid display JSU Stuc Stai it came to his off-field is- 0 AS against a really bad Tulane sues. OK, really? Alumni 10; team - but that would have I don't recall Pemlloux required actual effort and getting caught with a fire- research, when it's so much - OPEN arm or thrown out of cam- easier to write things like . . . pus housing while he was M-W 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. I think it immediately makes at LSU. His actions were anyone instantly between 10 never on those levels. Th.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. and 25 percent more interest- Face it, the guy we just ing and appealing if they are got rid of was a lot worse Closed Sunday left-handed. than the Dy we have now. I actually think that even So what if the guy has 30d served from ooen'to cltl.. without Tiger, Lefty & Co. off-field issues? He's a col- will surprise the Europeans at, lege student. We all have this year's Ryder Cup. issues. The only difference 1 ,J-->. 1 - .---- .. 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8 September ll.2tH)H The Chanticleer \ Coming a long,way to run a long- way By Edisha Brown Sarah's goal for her last cross-cquntry season is to "fin- ish on a good note, knowing I JSU's cross country and did my bebest, lifetime best," track teams are bolstered by said Cw. a pair of Canadians who have "Aftergraduation in Decem- come to JSU and are helping ber and &pi of my teach~ng to lead the team in the 2008 certification in Alabama, I season. plan to rnoyt back to Canada, Both Sarah Caine and Les- take a few classes next fall and ley Binning hold track and get my certifiGation there," she field records for Jacksonville added. State Efpiyqsity in at l&t Binning wants tcimake All- three ew.Both have earned Conference first or second All-Ohi *lley Confertnce team because no on6 at JSU & 5,000 meters and has done it. k;."=ight finishes at "Only ,two months away, anything can if1 could the OVC pionships since bqppn, do it tomorrow it might hap- they-were freshman. I'r pen," said Bimiing. Binning is a senior and two- She hopes to graduate in time OVC scholar cross coun- August 2009. try and track athlete at JSU "I am lookidg &Auburn and from Mkhell, a small town Florida State to try something in Ontar-io, Canada, where she new where 1 plan to get in an ran with a track club through- exercise science and nutrition out higHschoo1. program," said Binning. She tpk it upon herself to Since the duo are liow con- make a highlight tape of her sidered veterans in the game, running experience that she it is only right that they have sent to colleges in the northern advice for those succeeding and southern regions of the them. United States since she did not "I've always had others think she was '

the largest microscope m- , Sin= the Johnson debaale. ul'eY a'' 3EL cnools I - s. d sible. JSY coach Jack Crowe's fa- By Jared Staubs , Gamecock Invitational. ;I Nold fe\t that his team made progress, People expected to see Per- vor& word has kn"ac- Mrrrnw Brooke Schumacher, who is but knowsd Lece will be periods of rilloux work magic last week countability," if Pailloux establishing herself as a team lead&, said hco-on~iste~~with his yowg team. and kqxk off Georgia Tech proves he can be the person The young JSU volleyball team that it was important for the Gmecocks ,.'Tbu bave to train mental stamina in his Brst game at JSU. We we expect him to be, will you managed two landmark wins,- but to focus on their own play. as.+i&&'& yoy do physical stamina," were supposed to be the next be accountable enough tb ad- also showed signs of inconsistency in "The main focus was on us." Nold said. "Ity$ something we talk about Appalachian State. mit that you made the mistake splitting four matches last week. Schumacher said. "We weren't worried all thyugh the match, trying to stay at The morqing after, I was of jvdging him? Before last Tuesday, JSU (3-4) had about ,who we were playing, bat it was thq mental @el on every poinf and it's in class and heard one of our Beryone makes misw. never hosted a volleyball match with an exciting to play a big time school." somethin e're going b be workiag on own cheerleaders dldy pro- Why can't Ryan make up$& SEC schooL.:Mow the Gamecocks have Despite Rick Nold's exhortations to the nextgth ~r two." fessor that she wasn't ddan his like everyone else can?. twice hosted and twice defeated SEC remain level-headed. JSU was unable to And Wurse, the team could only Perrilloux 's "hype." Stop looking at Penilloulk$ teams at Pete.Mathews Coliseum. beat the lesser-known teams. have i&rd.confidence after beating It's one game; me. ' past as a negative and mi# JSU8stahted the week with a thrilling Both Creighton and tournament glamo~iip&ts. I'm defending Pedollx, looking at his future as ,k five-set winover Auburn and later beat champion UAB were able to beat the "Any time y~ubeat an SEC team, it's the person, becakse w one positive. Ole Miss in four sets at the inaugural JSU Gamecocks in straight Bets. obviousy' a gixW w~n,"Nold-said. deserves that much pressuk. -Patrick SwapEd space with ramblings anything to do with fish, you preqdwh s'uck at driving. I defy anyone to point me ih the direction of someone who is an excepfiw to this theory. A girl I was hting - despitebfng fishless1 Phishless - nearly drove ~flcomiagtraffic earlier this year as we pwano lie,* Sonth Park Elementary School. Np-huse she was distracted and amused bgr tfre sign, as 1was, but because she wikiW&x%bkof ignoring an incoming text messagti..' I'm very anti-text mfssaging, anti-voicemail and anti-Myspy#Faceboc&. Clearly I am rt grumpy old ailln. John McCain is a terrible presidential candidate, but I'k ' :" idering voting for him now that he bas pi Pad Tina Fey as bs running mate. " :>- I've bdBi; ai29epdrnp history and government classes for2ab$yr,~years and still have as yet to hear an adeq~~'exp1anationfor the purpose of th.electotpr College. Tho* as my grandfather always says, time change,is+ixam more pointless. Bqt . wow, everything else changes, why not dg7- OK.,P@ b honest. I just included that last sentqmke 4 could mention two songs I can p ~1 Myboard - "Changes" by Tupac a 3'"Clodck" by Coldplay - and I like to boast abut things that are wildly irrelevant. Em example, three years ago I predicted that Adrirltl 'Peterson would be the best player in theNFL in 2010. My undocumented record in office Connect Four games is 117-4. And T beat my buddy Munch out of $120 on the putting green one day (back when that kind of money meant something. Oh wait, it still does). Robably the most mind-bogg1in.g bit of information I heard over the summer was that Lorena Bobbit's ex-husband went on to star in porn after having that "certain pi'ece of a man's body" (I'm obviously awake at 3 a.m. way too often. Two Extenze references in one column. Tsk tsk.) re-attached. People talk about Lance Armstrong being a survivor, but Mr. Bobbit took overcoming obstacles to a whole new level. I always expected Lance Armstrong to come out of sqmething, but I wa_sn't thinking of does). Probably the most mind-bogg1in.g bit of information I heard over the summer was that Lorena Bobbit's ex-husband went on to star in porn after having that "certain pi'ece of a man's body" (I'm obviously awake at 3 a.m. way too