Violence Continues to Plague Dorms Hours After the Alleged Murder Occurred, Melanie Jones Therman's2lst Birthday

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Vol. 39 No. 15 Jacksonville State University eer January 16,1992 Violence continues to plague dorms hours after the alleged murder occurred, Melanie Jones Therman's2lst birthday. spinning the cylinder and pointing the gun and Nichols said he didn't believe any News Editor While in the room. Jack- "Plans have been made to place security- -guards in the men's dorms at night and remove the at himself. This inci- other arrests would be made in connec- The shooting death of a visitor in a Therman with a .45-cali- dent involved two tion with the incident. residence hall was the violent end of ber handgun at approxi- from Bond was set for Jackson at - - handles the outside of all residence hall men and a semi.,,- a semester that saw an increase in the mately 730 p.m. doors other than the main entrance." tomatic weapon. $10,000. He will appear before a number of gun-relatedinjuriesatJSU. Therman was taken to That does not con- Grand Jury on January 27. Police charged Kenneth Deron the Jacksonville Hospi- --David Nichols stitute the elements "The University will increase secu- Jackson, 22, of Hueytown, Ala., with tal emergency room and director of public safety of Russianroulette," rity measures this semester," Nichols murder after Richard Therman, 21, subsequently was trans- he said. said. "Plans have been made to place also of Hueytown, was shot to death ported to University Hospital in Bir- Russian roulette. Nichols said there were indications security guards in the men's dorms at Dec. 15. mingharn, where he died that night. "TO my knowledge, Russian rou- that alcohol was involved in the inci- night and remove the handles from The two men were visiting a stu- Nichols refuted an incorrect media lette consists of one person with a dent. the outside of all residence hall doors dent in Weatherly Hall the night of report that the men had been playing revolver containing a single bullet Police arrested Jackson within four other than the main entrance." 1 Edwards' Discount Supermarket forced to shut its doors byana Blythe City News Editor The sudden announcement that Edwards' Discount Supermarket would close its doors sent many students scrambling to buy their groceries at greatly discounted prices during their first few days back to school. The grocery store, which officially closed at 7 p.m. Friday, was bought out by Lea and Mike's, the owners of Food Outlet. Although rumors have been circling about what business will move into the Edwards' Supermarket building, no plans have been established yet, according to Lynn Edwards, the former owner of the supermarket. "I don't regret this decision," Edwards, who owned She supermarket for five years, said. "I gotoutearly, before thingsgot toobad, and1 got enough [mo~iey]to pay my bills off. True, this has hurt me financially, but I can't do anything about it." Slippery roads caused an unusually high accident rate during lunch hour on Monday. This four- Edwards believes he was not just an employer, but a good friend, both car pile-up on Pelham Road resulted in three crushed cars and one injury. to his employees and his customers. When deciding to sellout, he was more concerned about what would happen to his employees than about ' himself. He wanted to ensure that they would not behurt financially. The decision to sell to Lea and Mike's was based on increasing financial Accidents abound in rain I haidship, due to a combination of an economic recession and the rising cost of maintaining the store. Edwards did not want to raise his prices The wrecks all occurred within a Pelham Road. Dyana Blythe because he knew that would drive his customers away. 45 minute time period, mostly at Thompson said two cars were City News Editor Edwards knew around Thanksgiving that he would either need to make places where the roads narrow down stopped waiting to turn leftjust south changes or sell. He waited until Christmas Eve to announce the decision A dangerous combination of rain, to make aleft-hand turn lane. People of East Vann when a third car, a to his employees, because he did not want to ruin their holidays. speedmg and inattention to traffic don't pay enough attention to the 1983 Volvo GL driven by Juanita "It's just too hard for small businesses to survive in today's economy. resulted in six car accidents involv- roads, Thompson said. However,this Fisher, 62, slowed down behind Unless you are part of a corporation, like Winn-Dixie, you can't stay open ing 22 vehicles Monday in Jackson- does not seem to be a trend. them. A fourth car hit Fisher's car when the money runs out," Edwards said. ville. "We really haven't seen much of and triggered a chain reaction. Edwards also owns West Point Grocery, a convenience store located on "This is the first time we've ever an increase in the number of acci- Thompson said Fisher apparently Highway 204. He happily admits that many students and faculty who seen anything like this," said Jack- dents. Only when it rains do we either misjudged how long it would knew him at Edwards Supermarket still come out to West Point Grocery. sonville Police Chief Tommy Thomp really have afproblem," he said. take her to stop after braking or did "I just want everyone to know that they've been great to me.This college son. "Over the holidays it rained bad One fourcar traffic accident in- not account for the wet roads. is what keeps this town going, and everyone connected to [JSU] has been once and there were more accidents, volving injuries occurred at the in- Fisher was injured and transported wonderful," he said. , but nothing like this." tersection of East Vann Street and to the Jacksonville Hospital. -.* 2 Thursday, January 16, 1992 The Chanticleer JSU offers foreign Students aid homeless in D.C. She said the trip did not discourage Eric G. Mackey "It was amazing to me to her any from being a social work Editor in Chief major. "In fact, it encouraged me language major -- see that there were home- Seeing both the splendor of the because I am willing to give of my- Capitol and the hopelessness of less people living right self and I want to show others the Jamie Cole love God has given me. News Wriiter LaFayette Square helped a group of across the street from the BCM members realize the socio-eco- White House." DeSha was also one of 13 students For the first time in 12 years, a foreign language major is being nomic barriers this nations faces first who left with Campus Minister Gary offered at JSU. hand over the holidays. --Becky DeSha Brittain as soon as they returned to The foreign language major has been reinstated to the 1991-92 cata- Eight BCM members and Campus President, BCM Jacksonville for a missions trip to logue. The major requires 36 hours of study in a single language. Minister Bob Ford joined about 300 Nashville. The mp was an opportu- Veldon Bennett, head of the foreign language department, said in- other students from the eastern sea- also time to divide up and go out to nity for students to to help renovate a creased interest was involved in the reinstatement of the major. "There board Dec. 28-3 1 in Washington D.C. work in missions around the city. church in the underprivileged area of wasagreatpush in the faculty ," said Bennett. "The studentsalsoexpressed for Intersections, a missions seminar Many worked in soup kitchens, cloth- Nashville. They worked from Jan. 2- a greater interest, particularly in Spanish and French." that actually put students to work in ing distribution sites, and homeless 9 renovating Woodcock Memorial Education degrees in foreign language are also increasing in demand. the slums of Washington. shelters. Baptist Church and leading Bible 'The main thrust (of the students) is that they want to get a degree in Becky DeSha, a senior social work Even during the time provided for clubs for local children. education and teach foreign languages in the school system," said Bennett. major and BCM president, was students to see the city, they still said DeSha was one of only two stu- Keny Bankston, a junior at JSU, was pamcularly glad to see the major pleased with what she was able to they could notice the contrast in the dents who made both trips. "Inter- reinstated. He was finally able to claim his major this semester: a double take away from the conference. "In economic conditions of people. sections was a wonderful experience. major in Spanish and French. social work we learn to meet the DeSha said the group passed a home- The things that I learned there I got to "When I first came to JSU, the foreign language major wasn't offered, clients' needs where they are right less man on the steps of the Capitol put into practice in Nashville," she so I planned to take what was offered here and then transfer. Now I plan now and Intersections allowed me begging from tourists. She also said a said. to stay at JSU." the opportunity to tie that in with my group went to see LaFayette Square, "I learned that the experiences we Barikston said that the JSU language department had more to offer him Christianity. It helped me see I can the park opposite of the White House go through in life aren't always bad than some other universities. "Here, the upper-level classes will be smaller meet the clients' needs and tell them infamous for its homeless popula- because they allow us to tell people and the teacher gets to know you personally, rather than just being a Jesus loves them at the same time." tion. "It wasamazing to me to see that how God loves us in bad times as number in class. This makes the upper-level classes in foreign language The group participated in confer- there were homeless people living well as good. And it gives us an better than they are at some larger universities." ences at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel right across the street from the White opportunity to tell people how Jesus Like many students declaring a foreign language major, Bankston sees during the weekend, but there was House." has changed our lives,"DeSha added. teaching as an option. "I would love to teach, but I also plan to take management classes as well," he said. "Besides teaching, I would also enjoy working with a business and traveling." While teaching in foreign language is one career opportunity opened by the language major, Bennett says other students have been interested in business as well. "International business marketing and law enforcement students have expressed interest," said Bennett. "Those involved in social work have also expressed interest, even though it is not required in their core curriculum." Judge orders equality for Alabama schools

College Press Service Change the state's funding for- mula to provide better support for In what might be a preview of the Alabama A&M and Alabama State - outcome of a desegregation case now - two schools which are predomi- before the U.S. Supreme Court, a nantly black; federal judge has ruled that Alabama Allocate $10 million each to Ala- must erase all &aces of segregation in bama A&M and AIahama State for its university gystem. building improvements over the next "This court is obligated to see that three years; vestiges of dscrimination are elirni- Stop program duplication at the nated root gnd branch and it will two schools and their predominantly brook nothilng less," U.S. District white counterparts; Peer counselors Phillip Posey and Linda McKinney (far left and right) welcome new students Judge Harold Murphy wrote in his Seek more white students to at- Angela Foster of Gadsden, Ortago Hassan of Detroit, MI., and Ann W~lsonof Atlanta, GA. Dec. 30 order. See Court Page The judge ordered Alabama to: First day attendance up to par had 58 or 60 students in attendance." back rather than arrive Friday, go A Calhoun County Grand Jury indicted two JSU students on charges Latrania Martin Classes started on Friday this year back for the weekend and be back for of rape and attempted rape. News Writer to prevent losing a day from classes classes Monday. The Grand Jury indicted Greggory Groce, 19, Courtland, Ala., on Des~itesome com~laintsabout than meet on Mondays, Wednesdays Students disagreed, however, and charges of first-degree rape for an incident involving a 19-year-old JSU classes beginning on a Friday, in- and Fridays due to the Monday the many said they were glad to be back. student. structors say the spring semester got University is out for Martin Luther "After being away from school for Kelvin Oliver, 20, Macon, Ga., was indicted on charges of attempted off to a good start. King Jr.'s Birthday. the holidays, I was glad to get back to fist-degree rape for his alleged involvement in the same incident. "I was pleasantly surprised at the Many instruct~rswere afraid atten- class," Michelle Green, freshmen, The two were arraigned Jan. 8, and the trial will begin March 2. attendance on Friday," Lester Hill, dance would be lower than average said. Campus police arrested Groce and Oliver Oct. 7 in connection with a sociology professor, said. "In fact, it for a first day. Some feared that since Joseph Monroe, junior, had mixed rape that allegedly occurred Oct. 6 in Luttrell Hall. was a lot better (than usual)." JSU is often considered a "suitcase feelings about coming back. "I didn't First degree rape is a Class-A felony and carries a minimum sentence of Ron Harris, physical education pro- collegeW(meaningmany students go mind the Friday class," he said, "but 10 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 99 years to life upon fessor, agreed. ". . . my classes were home on weekends), some students I didgo straight home after my classes conviction. pretty full. ,It seemed 1ike.Monday. I would wait until Monday to come were over." The Chanticleer Thursday, January 16, 1992 3 Court from page 2 tend Alabama State; the Universtiy'sattorneysarereview- "We are hying to determine if we Baseball Cards - Balsa Wood Seek more black faculty mem- ing the order and should have some can do this," Hunter said. "It will be - Paints - Coin and Stamp bers at Auburn University, the Uni- roecommendatins to make to admin- difficult tocome up with these funds." Supplies - Comics versity of Montevallo andLivingston istrators within a week. Because of the semester break, Ala- University; Murphy's 1,000-page order is a bama A&M officials were unavail- Add more black administrators at result of a second trial over the case. ableforcomment,as was John Knight, Auburn , the University of North After the first trial in 1985 a judge an administrator at Alabama State, Alabama, Troy State University, ruled that remnants of segregation one of several who originally filed Calhoun State Community College, did exist in the Alabama system, but the suit against the state. r------the University of Alabamacampuses he was removed from the case in Plaintiffs in the case argue that Ala- in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville and 1987 by an appellate court because bama historically has had two educa- JSU. he was involvedin segregation issues tional systems-one black,one white All of the parties involved in the as a former state lawmaker. - and the black schools have re- I with this ad I 1981 desegregation suit, including Anorney Rob Hunter, who repre- ceived substantially less money than L------,- the schools named in the order, Gov. sents the governor and state educa- the white schools. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Guy Hunt and the state university tion and finance officials, said the A similar desegregation lawsuit in Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. system, have 90 days to report on state does not want to appeal Mississippi is now before the Su- Sun. 12 noon- 4 p.m. their plans to comply with the judges Murphy's decision, but state offi- preme Court. Louisiana also has a order. cials are concerned about finding the suit pending within the state. H. Bascom Woodward 111, vice means to ~rovidethe $20 million to president for Student Affairs and Alabama 'A&M and Alabama State The effect of the Ahbama order on JSU's affirmativeaction officer, said in a time of budget cutbacks. the Mississippi case in unknown. f nnouncemen to -During the spring term, the English Competency Examination will be given at the following times: 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 12. If you are eligible for the spring term exam, you must pre-register for it between Jan. 22 and Feb. 6 in the English department, 215 Stone Center. There you'll be assigned a specific room for the test. When you take the exam, be sure to bring with you a photo id., a blue book, and a blue or black pen. Workshops for the spring examination will be held 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Merrill Hall Auditorium (101 Memll Hall). While attending one of the workshops will certainly not guarantee a "pass," it should familiarize the student with what to expect on the examination. NOTE: Attendance at the workshop is NOT a requirement to take the exam.

*Entry forms for the Miss JSU Pageant to be held on March 14 are now available in 109 Mason Hall. This is a preliminary to Miss Alabama and includes talent, evening gown, swimsuit and interview competitions. Applica- tions are dueFeb. 14. For further information, call Darnelle Scarbrough at 782-5045 or David Owens at 435-6257.

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University needs to Violence changes everything And the world continued to go the nation. Possibly, this will be the 'round, even in our absence. And second benefit you and I can take line up with justice Jacksonville is quite a different place away from 'tragedy. Our nation is since the last time I began to write a daily becoming more violent. Some- Last fall U.S. Dismct Judge Stanley S. Harris ruled in favor column. After all, the last time you how we have got to curb this growth. of students and their rights in a case involving the release of picked up The Chanticleer the Game- It is as much a problem facing the police reports. cocks were only two days away from young minds of today and tomorrow He said no longer could it be acceptable for administrators what we hoped would be our first manifestations of the underlying at- as economic growth and protecting football national championship. titude of change that now encom- the rain forests. to hide crime behind the vague Buckley Amendment. No It wasn't, but in no way does that passes JSU. Violence is now part of American longer could the names of those charged with crimes be berate our team. They did a fine job It is a'shame this death had to come. life. Violentdeathsare not new to this hidden just because the alleged offenders are college students. and worked hard. No other university And it is even more discouraging area. But college campuses invoke His ruling cleared up a dilemma for law enforcement offic- in this state finished even second in because it came during the time we ideas of a nobler, more peaceful way ers who were stretched between the laws which say names of its division this year. most like to think about peace on of life where attention is given to However, the most striking and earth. learning and fun. Now we have our thewaccused must be released to the public and the U.S. alarming event was a tragic shooting We can only hope no more such dose. Maybe it will be enough to spur Department of Education which threatened to take away death last month. Even though the violence will visit our campus. And students andadministrators alike into funding from colleges adhering to the law. victim was not a student, it grieves us despite all our efforts, hope is really finding a cure for this disease - a Or at least the ruling cleared it up at most colleges. JSU is all. They say there is some fortune in about all we can do. cure for JSU, a cure for all the home- one of those institutions where administrators were tom all misfortune, and if that is true, this I am afraid this is only a sample of towns represented here, a cure for time the fortune is found in change. the influx of violence that has set America. between these two ideas last fall. However, even since the New resident hall rules and increased records in Birmingham and contin- It could happen here as well as ruling has come down, JSU administrators continue to hide police protection are both positive ues to accelerate yearly all around anywhere. Let's make it happen. those names and criminal records from the public. Administrators here have joined a minority of others around the country who are bucking federal law, giving the same No value, melody on rap excuses they used before the court decision. They say the I don't like rap. It doesn't have a melody. It has a beat. University could lose federal money. Even the few schools One. which were formally threatened by the Department of Educa- A piece of music, I think, ought to have a melody, even Lewis Griuard tion now realize this as an impossibility. Quite simply, the if it's a bad one like kids with spiked hair and safety pins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution federal government cannot take away money for doing what through their ear lobes and noses play. a federal court orders the University to do. Well, some poems don't rhyme. I know that. I remember studying the free verse of Whitman in college. That's It should be a simple matter. In most colleges it is. why I never like Whitman. Anybody can write a poem Some even consider it an opportunity - a new tool, if you that doesn't rhyme and anybody can write a song that They run a picture of the baby in the papers the next day. would -to curb campus crime, But JSU lags behind waiting doesn't have a melody. Such innocence. Such a waste. for "official word" from the Department of Education. The It's not that I don't like r9p because it's performed by A couple of weeks ago they had a rap concert in a department says it does not issue such orders. black people. Vanilla Ice does rap and he's white. He's college gymnasium in New York city. Nobody got shot. also vulgar and if I had a daughter and he came around Peoplegot trampled to death, this time. Legal advisers say ignorance is no excuse for the law. her, I would enroll her in the nearest convent. where's the Rev. Jesse Jackson in all this? Busy pre- The law is on the books and JSU needs simply to wake up That's why i don't like rap. Why am I frightened of it? miering his new TV talk show, I guess. and to fall in line with justice. Because a great deal of it is deranged and violent beyond A former Klansman won 55 percent of a white vote in all reason. the Louisiana gubernatorial race and you'd think his Rap is music to get dead by. platform called for extermination of all blacks in this My generation's parents thought rock and roll caused counuy. pregnancy. Getting pregnant is better than getting dead. Forget the Klan. The Klan's a bunch of idiots with no 3e Chan ticlee I've never been either one, but pregnancy at th? most, teeth. It isn't the Klan that is killing scores of young black me the ~berfyto know, to utter, to argue lasts only nine months. Dead is from here on. people. Didn't anybody see the movie "Colors"? Don't f?ee/y according to cowlence, a!- all liber- @ Some rap says kill the mother -... Blow the s.o.bls Jesse Jackson and A1 Sharpton read the papers? ties. ' + '--.,ss,;-;P/ brainsout. Rape the b,then kill her. Violent rap is not responsible for it all, of course, but -John Milton 'f + b' There's the rapper Ice Cube. A recent Mike Royko what goes intoan ear often lodgesin the brain. That's how column discussed Ice Cube's solution to the dispute some advertising and propaganda work. Eric G. Mackey, Editor In Chief Jason Thompson. Business Manager There's a female rap group called H.A.W. One member Melanie Jones, News Editor Krista Waiker, Copy Editor blacks are having with Koreahs in the ghettos. Michelle Martin, Features Editor Jay Ennis, Photo Director Koreans open grocery stores in ghettos, and that angers of the trio goes by the name of Baby Girl. Esby Girl and Tim Hathcock, Sports Editor Patsy Long. Secretary some blacks in the ghettos. another member of the group are standing on the street in Dyana Blythe, City News Editor TJ Hemlinger, Faculty Adviser Ice Cube said dealing with a Korean is simple. Put a East Hollywood. A car drives up. "Some guy just pulled bullet in his temple. up and opened fire," a witness said. Yeah, it rhymes - so does rap and sap. Young blacks Baby Girl and her companion were lucky. They sur- ?heCChanticIeer, the student newspaper of Jacksonville State University,is produced are dying violently. In droves. Drive by shooting involv- vived their wounds. ' by students. The editor has the final decision on editorial content. Funding is provided ing young blacks havebecomealmostcommonplace. Car For what it's worth H.A.W. once posed on the cover of through University appropriations and advertisements. Offices are in 180 Self Hail. pulls up. People inside the car begin firing into acrowd on analbum with rifles. Thecompany thatproducedH.A.W.'s Letters to the editor must be typed,doubieqmced, signed with the writers affiliation with the University and a phone number. it should be no longer than 300 words. the street. Two 16-year-oldmales and a 19-year-old male first album is named Drive By Records. Guests commentaries are welcome. Contact the editor for details. are dead. A witness says the incident apparently involved Good God. Editorials are the opinions of the editorial board unless otherwise noted. The editor reserves the right to edit for content orspace. drugs. Freedom of speechdoesn'tprotectanybody whoscreams Send ail submissions to Eric Mackey, The Chonkleer, Box 3060, JSU, Jacksonville, Aia. A 3-year-old child standing in a window is hit with a "Fire!" in a crowded theater. It ought not to protect music 36265,Deadline for ail submissions is 2 p.m. Friday. stray bullet and dies, too. to kill and be killed by either. .dl The Chanticleer Thursday, January 16, 1992 5 -Letters to the Editob meal they have some type of Christian back- Integrity, respect needed ground. If this is so then the basis of their Christian upbringing is found in biblical teach- So there I was slumped in a chair peering ings. Maybe a simple reminder of the words of down at a plate of chicken fried steak, rice and the apostle Mark are necessary, "But he that gravy. A fork full of rice and gravy was headed shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath to my mouth. Then those littlealarm bells, there never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal since childhood, sounded in my head. I put the damnation." fork down and bowed to pray. The decent People change constantly, as do their actions, principles that my mother had instilled in me thoughts, and diction. Thirty years ago people during my youth did not fade with college. had a stronger sense of decency. Today people The past few weeks I've been trying to use up have lost some of the respect and integrity that my remaining meal tickets at the cafeteria. I've was once so prevalent. In order for someone to sat at tables in all parts of the building. I don't speak they must first think. In that thought care if I sit near an Asian, black, white or process they decideanddiscern what to say and Hispanic, the food tastes the same. The thing whether it is good or bad. We need to spend that bothers meis when I see someone sit down, more time thinking about what we will say, striving not to be hypocritical of who we are. bow their heads in prayer, start eating and " A VOTER talking, and invariably start cussing and blas- hOTIVATIOflAL pheming. Would their mothers tolerate such Matt Bentley behavior at the dinner table in their homes? We live in a world of diversity and choice. Faculty survey reflects Those people who bow to pray do so of their own choice. They could simply decide that Division I move, costs praying before a meal was something they did as a child. However, their actions shows their In a recent survey of the JSU faculty, con- decision that the prayer is something they still ducted by the Faculty Senate, over 81 percent believe in. The question now is that when they of those responding to the questionnaire indi- become profane and blasphemous, do they do it cated they did not favor the proposed move to by choice or simply through misunderstand- Division IAA in football and Division I in other ing? Saying of someone that they have carnal sports. Of the responding faculty, over 81 per- knowledge of their mother is not decent. It cent also dtsagreed or strongiy disagreed with offends all of us to hear some one say that of our the statement that the "move will enhance mother. And yet, to some, it does not seem as funding for academics at JSU." Information offensive if it is said about other people. has been circulated by the athletic department Then there i. the case of blasphemy. Blas- which appears to support faculty concerns about Annual Athletic Budget : a 50 percent increase program and attend almost all major (home) phemy is basic .peaking profanely of God. the funding of academic/athletic activities. The from two million to three million dollars annu- sporting events, but I think we need to remem- When people : and blaspheme they dis- athletic department lists the following areas as ally. ber that our primary emphasis should be on play profanity t. -Is their fellow man and "required for the move: The official estimated cost of providing the education, not sports. At a time when we are God. How can people bow in solemn praise and Equipment: track equipment, bus (large com- above requirements has not been published, but under proration, underfunded, and unable to thanks to God one minute and the next be mercial type), four vans, one mini bus, laundry an estimate of eight to ten million dollars "up meet the bare course needs of our students it offering contempt or indignity to God? It is a equipment. Personnel: add six new coaches, front" does not appear unrealistic. The sources seems questionable to me that JSU should contradiction. add 70 athletic scholarships. Facilities: build for the additional money have been proposed embark upon this very expensive expansion of Perhaps these profane people need to think baseball stadium, build softball stadium, re- as: tuition increases or student fees, increased the athletic program. back to their childhoods to the lessons and build track and field facilities, refinish tennis sports revenues, private sector (boosters, cor- standards of their parents and grandparents. courts, renovate field house, enlarge football porations, and donations). Thomas G. Nicholson Surely if these people elect to pray before a stadium and basketball arena, add office space. I am a strong supporter of the JSU athletic Professor, Criminal Justice

Since President Bush's recent illness, would Dan Quayle be a competent

LaTonya Baker Eddie Acuna Saundra Phillips Shane Paris Pat Barker Kim Howard Graduate Student Junior Ex-Student Sophomore Freshman Freshman I don't believe he would too Idon'treally thinkhecould Not really. I don't feel he NO, 1 just don't like his Sure. He hasn't acted Notreally. Maybe there is Buf, knowing that he will be. I'm concerned that he has the leadershipabilities actions, or lack of actions. stupid to me. I think people more to him than we've does not have very much probaby bevice-president a president needs. just make fun of him be- seen.. political experience. He for "other four Years, we cause he is young. Hell do lacks political saavy. have to accept it whether well as president if he is we want to or not. asked to 6 Thursday, January 16, 1992 The Chanticleer

Choir making joyful noise Jamie Slatton: Super Bowl-

climates of California, Florida, and Jamie Cole Features Writer Louisiana. Slatton was also asked to perform Super Bowl night, Jan. 26, is a big inanother special SuperBowlevent. deal for sports fans. But the Super In "Super Bowl Alumni Classic," Bowl is more than just another foot- the legends from Super Bowl VIII ball game for one JSUsenior; Jamie will return for a re-match of the Slatton has been selectedas a mem- game between the Minnesota Vi- ber of the Super Bowl XXVI Pre- kings and the Miami Dolphins, game performing team. which will take place at 2 p.m. Slatton was chosen as one of 100 Sunday. Itwillalsofc ---;theorigi- women from around the nation by nal cheerleaders ar will take a National Football League choreog- look back at '70s music and the rapher Lesslee Fitzmorris .The rest popular dances of the time. of the performers, which also in- Reyxmse to a new JSU Gospel Choir has more than 65 members who fill the pews at their Slatton started dancing in the Su- been overwh fling, as is evidenced by the rehearsal in McCluer Chapel. cludes the Minneapolis Vikings per Bowl festivities when she was cheerleaders, in the show will come in high school. While studying at a Michelle Martin "There are probably 65 dedicated two hours away -may have to be re- from the Minneapolis area. dance camp for her high school Features Editor members who are serious about the scheduled. Slatton will fly to Minneapolis dance team, Slatton auditioned for music and songs, but are actually 80 Other performances closer to home, the week prior to the Super Bowl to the American All Stars and was For some students, the most impor- on the roster," says Bryant. however, include churches in Pied- begin preparations for the pre-game chosen to dance in her first Super tant aspect of their life whileat school Many of those 65 dedicated choir mont and Anniston, the BCM and show. The title of the Super Bowl Bowlpre-gameshow in 1987.Now is not only progressing academically, members are studying musicians. In various benefits. show is "Super Sounds" and will Slatton is one of the American All but also spiritually in their personal fact, twoof them -Russell Gibbons Because the choir did not form un- feature elaborate production num- Stars staff - meaning she teaches relationship with Christ. and George Hughley - are the ac- til September and it only gave two bers that salute the theater in Min- the camps now. It is for this reason JSU offers a companying pianists. . performances at the end of fall se- neapolis. The festivities will fea- Super Bowls aren't the only spe- variety of Christian organizations, But, according to Linda Shelton, mester, neither Bryant nor Shelton ture numbers from such shows as cial shows of which Slatton has suchas the Baptist Campus Ministry, adviser to the JSU Gospel Choir, it is can estimate how often the choir per- "The Wiz," "Annie," and "A Cho- been aparticipant. She was also one Campus Outreach, Catholic Student not necessary that one be a musician forms in a month. But they do believe rus Line." of only 12 women chosen to dance Organization and Jacksonville Chris- to be apart of the choir. Furthermore, the response has been good and there Slatton's rehearsal schedule will in Frankfurt, Germany, as a cheer- tian Student Center, in which stu- one does not even have to audition. is an interest. be grueling. "We will practice at leader for the Frankfurt Galaxy. "It dents can become involved for fel- "We do havea lot of talented people Bryant says, "Our first concert at least six hours a day and as much as was the kick-off game of the World lowshipand topraise God. Now there in the choir," she says. "In fact, we the BCM went very well. The audi- 10," she said. Football League," Slatton says. "I is a new and different kind of organi- will probably have to close member- ence seemed really into the music." But Slatton's time in Minneapo- was one of twelve gkis that zation to add to the list of campus ship for the alto section because there The music upon which the choir's lis won't all be spent in rehearsals. a cheerleader. I was chosen last ministries: the JSU Gospel Choir. are so many already." performances are based is made up "We also get to enjoy the host city," March by the NFL to dance there." "I just saw a need for a musical Shelton explains the only thing re- mostly original songs from other she says. "We will go snow tubing, Slatton is captain of JSU'~ ministry to cater to Christian students quired from members of the choir is choirs across the country, such as the who enjoy music," says Raquel a $5 dues fee to cover printing and Los Angeles, Mississippi, Florida; Bryant, president of the choir. transportation costs. Georgia and New Jersey Mass chuirs. Bryant decided to discuss her ideas Transportation is somewhat of a These choirs range from 30- 200 in with Linda Shelton, a counselor in problem for the choir. "Because the membership. Career Development and Counsel- choir is so large, it is not particularly Other songs representative of the ing Services and who was a member easy to travel great distances," Bryant gospel choir are standard gospel of a choir JSU had a few years ago. says. hymns which the choir has re-ar- Soon after, word spread that a choir And it is for this reason one of the ranged. was going to resurface and students upcoming performances is not yet Shelton says those who are inter- responded positively. Bryant says confirmed. Bryant says the concert ested should contact her at the CDCS approximately 60people attended the scheduled in February at Zion Rist office, 782-4474, for full details con- firstmeetinglrehearsalin September. Baptist Church in Valley, Ala. - cerning rehearsals. 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Michelle Martin UPC director Andy Freeman says, "This is just a Features Editor chance for everyone to win. Not only do those who perform Wednesday have the chance to win here -- win - What first began simply as a comical entertainment cash and a car and be on national television through event for students now has turned into a national cam- Komedy U. -- but JSU also has the opportunity for paign. We're talking big money and big prizes, here. recognition all over the country." Along with Komedy U., a national company which "Open Mike Night" routines are limited to three or four provides tapes and other promotional information on minutes, must be original and suitable for national broad- comedians available for campus performances, the UPC cast. is in "Search for America's Funniest College Student." Deadlines to enter Wednesday's "Open Mike Night" JSU is only one of 150 colleges across the country which are at 4:30 p.m. Comedian Elon Gold is the special guest have entered Komedy U.'s "Search for America's Fun- for the event which begins at 8 p.m. at The Roost in niest Colleee Student.'' Montgomen, Building. The Chanticleer Thursday, January 16, 1992 7 Waiting on take Lome 1 o I he off can drive you BCM For mad or worse Being Me I'm in an airplane, strapped into my - - - - seat, no way to escape. For an hour Discussing relationships all month - we've been taxiing around Miami International Airport while lightning Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. The Miami Herald tries to hit us. Earlier I was hoping - that the plane might at some point Today personality and personal needs actually take off and fly to our in- Jan. 23 - understanding one another tendeddestination,but now I'm start- can't serve any beverages until after ing to root for the lightning, because we take off." Jan. 30 - long term relationships a direct strike might silence the two This answer never satisfies the women sitting in front of me. There's women, who do not seem to be fully BCM is at the corner of Hwy 204 and N. Pehham Rd., across from Martin Hall only one empty seat between them, aware of the fact that the plane is still I1 butthey're spealung at adecibel level on the ground. They've decided that that would be appropriate if one of the flight attendant has a bad attitude. them were in Cleveland. Also, they As she moves away, they discuss this both have Blitherers Disease, which in what they apparently believe is a occurs when there is no filter at- whisper. "SHE'S VERY RUDE," they say, rn tached to the brain, so that every thought the victim has, no matter their voices booming through the how minor, comes blurting right out. cabin, possibly audible in other TOP BY AND VISIT OUR STOR This means that the rest of us passen- planes. "THEY SHOULD FIRE gers are being treated to repartee such HER." "YES, THEY SHOULD." " as this: THERE'S SUPFQSED TO BE BEV- First Woman: I PREFER A WIN- ERAGE SERVICE." "MISS??" Selection DOW SEAT. It's a good thing for society in gen- Second Woman: OH, NOT ME. I eral that I'm not a flight attendant, ACocktail \ Rings To / \ / ALWAYS PREFER AN AISLE because I would definitely kill some- Large SEAT. body no later than my second day. First Woman: THAT'S JUSTLIKE Recently I sat on a bumpy, crowded Selection of MY SON. HE LIVES IN NEW JER- flight and watch a 40-ish flight atten- 14 Kt. Gold SEY, AND HE ALWAYS PREFERS dant,botharms occupied with a large Earrings AN AISLE SEAT ALSO. stack of used dinner trays, struggling Second Woman: MY SISTER-IN- down the aisle, trying to maintain her LAW WORKS FOR A DENTIST IN balance, and a young man held out NEW JERSEY. HE'S AN EXCEL- his coffee cup, BLOCKING HER 6 vailabl LENT DENTIST BUT HE CAN'T PATH, and in a loud, irritated voice *In Store Jewelry Repair *Gift Items *Watches PRONOUNCE HIS R's. HE SAYS, said, quote: "Hon? Can I get a refill? v "I'M AFWAID YOU NEED A Like maybe today?" a14 Kt. and 10 Kt. Gold Chains & Bracelets & Much, Much More! WOOT CANAL." HON. First Woman: MY BROTHER-IN- She smiled - not with her eyes - LAW JUST HAD THAT ROOT and said, "I'll be with you as soon as CANAL. HE WAS BLEEDING ALL I can, sir." OVER HIS NEW CAR, ONE OF SIR. THOSE JAPANESE ONES, A Oh, I'd be with him soon, all right. WHADDYACALLEM, LEXIT. I'd come up behind him and strangle Second Woman: I PREFER A him with the movie-headphone cord. BUICK, BUT LET ME TELL YOU, "Is that tight enough for you, SIR?" THIS INSURANCE, WHO CAN would be the last words he'd ever AFFORD IT? hear. Then I'd become a legendary First Woman: I HAVE A outlaw flight attendant. I'd hide in BROTHER IN THE INSURANCE the overhead luggage compartment BUSIWSS, WITH ANGINA. HE and watch for problems, such as PREFERS A WINDOW SEAT. people flying with small children and Second Woman: OH, NOT ME. I making no effort to control them, ALWAYS PREFER AN AISLE. people who think it's CUTE when NOW MY DAUGHTER ...... their children shriek and pour salad And so it has gone, for one solid dressing ontoother passengers. When hour, a live broadcast of random neu- this happened BANG the luggage ral firings. The harder I try to ignore compartment would burst open and it, the more my brain focuses on it. out would leap: the Avenging Flight But it could be worse. I could be the Attendant of Doom, his secret iden- flight attendant. Every time she walks tity concealed by a mask made from past the two women, they both shout a barf bag with holes in it. He'd "MISS?" It's an uncontrollable re- snatch the child and say to the par- I ~irsnghamCredit Union I flex. ents, very politely, "I'm sorry, but "MISS?" they are shouting. "CAN FAA regulations require me to have "Serving Alabama Schools For Over 55 Years ". WE GET A BEVERAGE HERE?" this child raised by somebody more 'Member accounts federally insured to $1OU,000 by the National Credit Union Administration. This is maybe the fifth time they have civilized, such as wolves." If they 435-61 16 236-1260 asked this. , . tried to stop him, he'd pin them in " On The Square 1115 Christine Ave. I ,m sorry," says the flight atten- See Barry Page 9 Anniston. A1 dant, with incredible patience. "We 8 Thursday, January 16, 1992 b The Chanticleer More older students enrolling what you want to do?" older, up from 39 percent in 1981. C~llegePress Service CATHOLIC STUDENTS ORGANIZATION I With millions of people like Caryl Estimates for 1992 expect the enroll- We inv~teyou to share with us on Tuesday evenings. The CSO is Caryl AM Minor's amusement is Ann Minor going back to school, that ment of students 25 or older to bypass obvious as she recalls a run-in she question is slowly fading from higher the 7 million mark. open to all college students and their friends to share in a meal and had years earlier, at the age of 50, in education. Older students are retum- One researcher at the NCES offered program beginning at 6:00 p.m. The following is our schedule for the freshman English with a "cute young ing to the classroom in unprecedented an interpretation of the flood. "One of month of January. man" about 19 years old. numbers. the things that happens, the economy "He was the nicest, most sincere According to 1989 Census Bureau slows and people will return to 21 st 6:00 p.m. Dinner school." young man," the 55-year-old gradu- information, 3.3 million college stu- 6:00 D.m. ate student says, "and he came up to dents were age 30 or older - double Others agree. .. 28th I Dinner "We have seen for a long time that me after class and said, 'Would you the number 15 years ago. In 1989, For more informationabout SEARCH or the C.S.O. when the economy goes down a lot mind me asking what you are doing one of every five women in college ... program, please call Father Kevin Cooke at (205) here?' was 35 or older. of people cycle back into the univer- 435-3238. TheC.S.0, rneetsat St. CharlesCatholic "I said that this is something I al- Now, the National Center for Edu- sity," says Kay Holmberg, adult stu- Church on East 7th Street, Jacksonville. ways wanted to do. You think you cation Statistics reports that 43 per- See Older students Page 6 kids are the only ones who can do cent of all college students are 25 or I I Bowl tests m academic, RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS trivia skills Eric G. Mackey Editor in Chief College Bowl is back and teams from around campus are already pre- paring for the annual competition. The event is fairly young at JSU, but it looks to be a good year for competi- tors this year.

According to Sherry1 Byrd, director of Student Activities, any group of four students can form a team for the independent competition which will also include many campus organization teams. There will be a sepa- rate competiton for greek organizations. Then the winners of the independent and greek categories will meet to duke it out, or think it out, for the campus crown.

For greek and other organizations involved in intramural sports, there is THE MORE YOU USE YOUR HEAD, more than pride involved. Says Byrd, "Greekand organization competition THE MORE MONEY YOU CAN GET FOR COLLEGE. counts for points towards the intra- Enroll in Army ROTC as a college elec- mural All Sports trophy tive and serve part-time in the Army Reserve or National Guard, and you can "The eight highest scorers compete get as much as $4000 a year for college. to form a JSU all-star team to go to That includes your Guard or Reserve regionals at Huntingdon," she adds. pay, the GI Bill and up to a $1000 grant There the JSU squad will compete each school year from ROTC. against all-star teams from colleges in Georgia, Mississippi and Florida Add it all up and you'll graduate with as well as Alabama. a college degree plus an Army Officer's commission.And all you have to do is use JSU's record in the regional com- your head. petition is impressive. Last year the team beat all other Alabama universities and finshed near the top overall.

"Faculty and staff serve as modera- tors," Byrd says, adding, "Questions based on all academics and sports ARMY ROTC triviacome from College Bowl, Inc." THE SMARTEST COLLEGE The 1992 College.Bow1 competi- COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. tion will be Tuesday, Jan. 28 and continue the following Wednesday. Deadline for entries is Wednesday. For more information contact Byrd at CALL CPT BRYANT AT 782-5601 782-5490. The Chanticleer Thursday, January 16, 1992 9

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Older students From Page 4 rW~rth Watching-, dent program coordinator at Iowa build a family fishing business off thoughts and ideas I'd never been Upcoming events today - Wednesday in Atlanta, Birmingham andCalhou4 StateUniversity.Notonly does it buy Lake Erie after the two married, she exposed to," Minor says. "It was like Etowah counties: time while the economy recovers, at the age of 17. Two children and a big party." but Holmberg saysretuming toschool more than three decades later, Minor Her success and enthusiasm led her Music "increases their chances in the job longed to return to school. daughter Shellie, then 34, to return to "Follow For Now," performing Friday at 10:30 p.m. at The Nick, 25 14 10th Ave., S., Birmingham. 322-7550. market," which is becoming more "One fall I looked out at the leaves college as well. Mother and daughter "Kilgore Trout with Second Skin, performing at 10 p.m. Saturday at competitive. graduated together - Caryl Ann falling and saw myself," she says. "I Club 312,312 20th Street, S., Birmingham. 323-3189. Although economic hardship is one love my family ...but I let my real self magna cum laude and Shellie with a Theatre common explanation for the phenom- get lost in the process of being a wife 4.0 - in May 1991. In September, "The Wizard of Oz," performing now through Feb. 29 at various times, enon, it is certainly not the only one, and a mom." Caryl Ann started graduate school at at the Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street, N.W., Atlanta. nor is it the most popular. Many of So Minor, who hadn't graduated Purdue University. (404)873-3391. the students themselves say self-im- from high school, enrolled in classes "During the five years I've been in "Grapes of Wrath," performing at 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Birmingham- provement and missed opportunities to earn her GED. Enrollment at school, I wa6 the exception when I Southern College, Birmingham. 226-4780. in their youth are perhaps the biggest Edinboro University of Pennsylva- started. But there's been a tremen- Special Events motivating factors. nia soon followed. dous jump," she says of older stu- Anniston Bridal Show, beginning at noon Sunday, at Anniston Civic Minor worked with her husband to "I latched onto the kaleidoscope of dents. Center, Anniston.

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SHOE by Jeff MxNelly 12 Thursday, January 16, 1992Sports The Chanticleer JSU takes two out of three during break

Alan Beckett start early in the second half to go Sports Writer ahead 70-65. The Gamecocks qui- "We made a lot of crucial etly came back and took a three point JSU won two and lost one game mistakes, but I am still lead with 2:01 left in the game. How- during the holiday break. The wins proud of this team." ever, DarrylHardy hit six free-throws came against Pfeiffer and in the last 1:10 to give the Lions the Cainpbellsville. The loss, which was Coach Bill Jones win. the fist of the season, took place at Edmond led all scorers with 22 Florence against North Alabama. The points. WillieFisher contributed with Gamecocks' record stands at 10-1 North Alabama's James Spencer 20 points. Charles Burketteadded 18 with the all-important Gulf South hit a shot with 14 seconds left in the points. Conference games ahead. game to give the Lions a 92-91 vic- Eric Smith led North Alabama with JSU won their ninth straight game tory over JSU. 16 points. with a 123-94 victory over Pfeiffer. The game was nip and tuck all the JSU rebounded nicely from the loss The Gamecocks led the game from way. The lead changed hands seven at UNA with a 118-84 win over start to finish. times. winless Campbellsville. During the first half JSU shot 53 "We have to give North Alabama a JSU led the whole way. The Garne- percent and outrebounded the Fal- lot of credit," said JSU Coach Bill cocks enjoyed a 64-48 halftime lead. cons 25-16 . The Gamecocks led at Jones. "We made a lot of crucial JSU led by as many as 30-points at the half 63-46. mistakes, but I am still proud of this the 11: 10 point in the first half. David Edmond led JSU in scoring team." Burkette led JSU in scoring with 27 with 23 points. Charles Burkette and The Gamecocks jumped out to a points. Edmond followed with 22 Anthony Kingston followed with 19 12-point lead when Edmond hit a points and 16 of those points came in points apiece. Willie Williams layup with 10:20 to go in the first the first half. Willie Williams con- chipped in 18 points. half. JSU kept the lead through half- tributed 19 points. The Falcons were led bv Tony timeasthey wereahead46-39athalf. Benji Kelly led Campbellsvillewith Smith who had 21 points. North Alabama had a 20-9 run to 27 points. Greg noyd had 23 points. 6'5"senior Willie Williams dams One home for the Gamecocks. Lady Gamecocks break even during holidays

James Matthews points respectively. Sports Writer Then, Felicia Owings took control in overtime by promptly nailing two three-pointers from which the Lady Lions were not The Lady Gamecocks picked up two wins since coming back able to recover. from the Christmas vacation but also suffered two heart-break- "I would have liked to win the game outright, but this game did ing losses. show us that we have people who can step up and lead us while JSU gave a valient effort but was unable to avenge a previous our starters are on the bench," said Head Coach Tony Mabrey. loss to the Lady Falcons of Montevallo. A 10-footjumper by the He was referring to the fact Linton and Hamilton both fouled out Lady Gamecocks bounced around the rim and fell out as time in regulation. ran out, giving Montevallo a 78-77 victory. JSU continued its hot shooting as it hosted the Lady Bulldogs JSU was down 23-32 with 4:27 left in the first half but went of Alabama A&M. The Lady Gamecocks hit seven of 13 three- on a 10-point run, helping them to a 37-35 halftime lead. pointers and five players scored in double figures as they came Three-pointers by Cristy Colvin and Beverly Lee paced a rally away with a 95-80 victory. by JSU in the second half, but a 14-point lead with 650 left in Linton poured in 22 points, and Lee added 20. Other players the game wasn't enough. in double figures were Parker with 14, Owings with 13 and Montevallo's furious comeback was helped by the fact that Hamilton with 12. Tracy Linton, JSU's leading scorer and rebounder, fouled out Cold first-half shooting hurt the Lady Gamecocks when they with 3:13 left to play. traveled to West Georgia for their second conference game. Michelle Hamilton led JSU with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The 11-1 Lady Braves led by as many as 15 points with 8:50 Linton and Melissa Parker each contributed 14 points and left in the game, but JSU used a tenacious press to help them tie Colvin added 13. it up at 62 with one minute left. Two days later the Lady Gamecocks traveled toNorth Alabsma West Georgia held a 65-62 advantage with six seconds left, but to take on the Lady Lions for their conference opener and came two three-point attempts by the Lady Gamecocks fell short, away with a come-from-behind 93-88 victory in overtime. dropping JSU's record to 7-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play. JSU wasdown 38-42 at the half and fell behind by seven points Linton and Lee each scored 14 to lead JSU. with six minutes left in the game. Beverly Lee and Meredith "We can't dwell on this game," said Mabrey. "We did a good Anita Javtr gor over the top for Me Lady Game- Crowder led the regulation comeback by pouring in 19 and 17 job defensively, and we'vegot alotof tough games aheadof us.'? . -.. . * ...... cocks. The Chanticleer Thursday, January 16, 1992 13 Senior expects banner season Burkette assumes role as team leader we've had one year of basketball at Jeff Davis work habits when I first got here. All Alan Beckett inawhile." High School. He chose to sit out his those players got along so well." Sports Writer Without senior season and instead play base- Burkeue also gave credit to Coach getting too ball. "I was into baseball," said Jones. "He can really motivate you," To know Charles Burkette is to like cocky Burkette. "Injunior high school, I got he said. him. The guy is one of the nicest Burkette cut (from the basketball team) a "He's a real offensive threat," said people you couldever meet. It is hard added, couple of times." Jones. "His fist move to the basket is to imagine someone who is this quiet "We are The guy who cut Burkette would very quick. He has super hands and and unassuming as a physical threat still not have to be compared to the guy that the ability to score from outside. on the basketball court. where we cut Michael Jordan from his high Charles has got a future past college." Burkette sums up his personality need to be. school team. However, Burkette said by saying, "I show respect for every- We're not As a senior, Burkette has been faced he got better rather than the coach with being a leader on this year's body. I treat people the way I want to playing good enough defensively." being wrong. He attributed his being be treated." Burkette likes the chemistry of the team. "I try to lead by talking on the able to play on the collegiate level to road," he said. "Here at home we The cover of the JSU media guide 1991-92 Gamecocks. "The guys get growth in height. "I grew four inches don't need the ra-ra leader. I'm inter- says it all. It shows a picture of along well off the court," said when I was in the 11th grade," he ested in (getting) the younger players Burkette gening out of a limousine Burkette. "They are all good guys." said. dressed in a tuxedo, and the caption ready to play." When asked of his role on the team, Coach Bill Jones happened upon "The team has elected him cap- readsuChar1esin Charge."This is his Burkette brushed it off with his usual Burkette through Wallace of tain," Jones said."He has earned the year to shine. After players like Cliff "aw shucks" response. He instead Huntsville's coach Henry Hart. Jones respect of the whole team. They see Dixon, Henry Williams and Robert wanted to give credit to others say- said of Burkette, "He came in from (captain) as a natural role for him." Lee Sanders had their years in the ing, "Willie (Fisher) is the key to our Faulkner with a strong work ethic Burkeue said of his senior season, sun, Burkette has his. Burkette typi- team." and a high intensity level. He's got- "I realize this is my last year. I try to cally is doing it with class, as the Burkette learned to be aggressive ten better every day." Burkette said go out and get everything done. I tuxedo and the limousine show. This at an early age being the youngest of of Jones, "He took a chance." concentrate a lot more. I try not to get year Charles is in charge! nine children. Burkeue said, "My Burkette attributed his success to too high if we win or too low if we - Not only has Burkette been suc- brothers were always playing. They being surrounded by great players. lose." cessful but theGamecccks have been made me better. I have a brother who "Being around Robert Lee Sanders, Jones summed up how special as well. Burkette said, "We fit the is just above me, and we played all CliffDixon, Henry Williams,Charles Burkette is by saying, "He means a mold of the 1984-85 championship the time. We are all very competi- Paige and Randell Holmes helped lot to me personally. Above all that team. We're better is some spots. tive." me," he said. "They showed me good basketball stuff, he is a real good We've got more experience than All this from aguy whoonly played work habits. I didn't have very good person."

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Once again, the National Colle- giate Athletic Association has stiff- ened the requirements for freshman eligibility for varsity sports. Proposition 48 had required a student to have at least a 2.0 grade point average and a 700 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test or a 17 on the Ameri- can College Test. Now, an entering freshman needs a 2.5 GPA to go along with the corre- sponding test scores. They did insti- tute a sliding scale whereby a student could be eligible with a 2.0 GPA and a 900 SAT score or 21 on the ACT. Also, students must pass 13 core curriculum classes in high school, up from 1 I. The desire of the NCAA is to put the student back into student-athlete. The result may be to deny the poor, and especially the black student, ac- cess to ow colleges and universities. It was no coincidence the loudest uproars at the NCAA national con- vention were raised by black administrators when the proposal was put up for a vote. Black students will be the ones most affected by the measure, if you listen to black administrators. Stan- dardized tests such as the SAT and the ACT have long been attacked as being racially biased. Both tests have been losing cred- ibility among colleges and universities as indicators of a student's capa- bilities as a student. Recently, the ACT test score requirement was thrown out as a basis for entrance to the CoUege of Education at JSU and other state institutions. Why should athletes be expected to perform at an academic level higher than the general student population? And, even if they do, they still aren't rewarded by the NCAA. The governing body of collegiate sports rejected a proposal to award a fourth year of eligibility to students who have made satisfactory progress after four years of school. Currently, those falling under Proposition 48 lose a year of eligibility, in addition to the stigma of being referred to as a "Prop 48" case. Certainly, there needs to be eligibility requirements. But to base a potential college student's ability on a standardized test -which was not designed for that purpose -is unfair and uncalled for. The Chanticleer Thursday, January 16, 1992 15

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