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Tigers live ijn.. . ESPNU ..{ By Chris Lundy "Weknew the game was was the %S00ptize& ha'b Pi 1 l e d The Chanticleer Sports Ed~ror on the line," said Bradley. ing the most members in g a m e . Courtney Bradley knows "We just had to keep our attendance, and the ladies However, aboutthepressuresituations. composure and play on the of Alpha Xi Delta won the the young Being in a position to make next level." right to claim the money. qark of big plays has been the Bradley's 24-point per- None of that mattered to 'the team . theme for him throughout formance added the extra the guys on the hardwood. got it golng for JSU, and the entire season. Tuesday level to elevate Jackson- .Zlh~rprize was to maLthe team never looked night's match-up was no ville State over the Tennes- "W" on the board, rsnd&at back. different. see State Tigers in a hard fask was done propet&- I Sophomore guard De- With less than one mln- fought 72-64 win. .The first 15 mlnute~fihe Andre Bray took an open ute left, Bradley takes the ' The Gamecocks (6- 16, ,&me was a battle &r the 9-pointer, breaklng an 18- ball, positions himelf in +B OVC) earned their pay- s&reboard. bleitb team,, 18 tle with 6:04 left in the the right comer, adktr the bitk ut Pete Mathew Coli- bmed to have ap' advan- first half. The shot started rock fly from behind* arc. 4,762 fa- &&,pver the othw, pesix. ' a 10-0 run by the Game- As the ball rotates, hi3 right n arm stays in the:':srir~. with - By Brigette Powell sent to different rooms to listen to what each adp&ood instead of simply coJlege, and the History Club Tlze Chanticleer Staff Writer By Shannon Dawson organization had to say about their organiqa- TJ-,~chanticleer swwriter echcated. The movie itself is very interested in getting- - University of Alabama at Birmingham calls tion. w& -described as more fact them involved in activities. .- Without a show of hands, - it "Greek Speak," but here at Jacksonville . Banks-Crosson stat& "We chose to do co- than fiction. "We're trying to get krl: how many peopIe saw the State Universi*, it's a convocation. ed groups because I want Fhe men to know was a time, before spdent involvement, starti2 movie Animal Hbuw and On Jan. 25,2907, the NPHC (Non-Panhel- what the women,sta&l t€ur md I want the ms&nt Kennedy w*,shot with freshmen and moving$ lenic Councll) Reld its first greek convoca- women to know v&at7,f% itl& &and for." dreamed of fii& a khool -and before Vietnam, ,when the upP.rClassmen," st& tion. The NPHC organizations that were in In past years, ~&~villeState has only like that? Imagine the joy coilege students took classes phenie$ge, the & attendance for this event were Omega Psi Phi held a Greek Forum. $ when it was announced that on Saturday and no one had tb~k~~~~ club. .. . .- Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority the History Club's Movie - "Generally in our Greek forums, which is joh Campus life was &jv- ~~~i~ smith, - Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha a beasud what we have. done in the past, we've Night feature last Thursday Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma iig, and Greek organiz&ons said, ttyin% to sho+j maybe 30 to &I student; attend," said ~a&- night was (drum roll) Animal were an important part d the Fraternity Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Soror- House! that History isn,t all borin-i Crosson. A4. this sememster's cyvocation, festivities. ity1nc.- # l .. stuff, and the best part is ydll there were 2% studehts in attendence. The History Club holds a NPHC's purpose on this 'campus, &'defined movie night once a month, gave the get to interact with "It was more than what I expected," said auQierrce excerpts frob-his by Grzek Life Coordinator Eddie Banks- with a presentation describ- outside of the classroom." Crosson, is to "celebrate the African-Ameri- NPHC President Kia English. own ' experiences with Tau ing the time period of the The History Club can culture and also how service-based the The night's itinerary included an Anti-Haz- Kappa Epsilon, which he said spang movie. This month's pre- efs many interesting events organizations are." ing Policy, which was read by Antonio Davis was &'&ke everyo&".fsa&r& . a sentation was given by Dr. as Banks-Crosson states that, with this con- (Convocation Committee Co-Chair), and a n i ty, - .bh guest speqlcers,Mg* George Lauderbaugh of the vocation, students "are able to make a more keynote speaker, Ms. Brooklyn Parrott, who Ai%e;r refreshments a - %&hi, ditd field trips. They History ~e~artmipt.There '& . educated assesment of where you fit in." The shared her experience with Greek life. discj-er+- .. ' $9 also s~nsofi~gBha were displays oflfraternities brief central meaning for the convocation was to "I think that al! the students left feelkg himi House in .r&qj Month in ~ebrd; gain a better understanding of greek life, the and college life .during the $ ;,,. pride in greek life and that these organizations R: &e movie began. ~t was h. Isis%. History in March, and different organizations, and what it is to be early 1960s, inchding ar- are doing positive things," said English. elsjtryable event; a few people rate and Hispanic Greek. ticles from his own college .- And, just in case you missed this convwa- "It was beneficial to me," said Derrick Har- experience. It .&s explained *re qbvious,fans of the W . il; otheq were viewing it ris. "I learned a lot about all the organizations. tion, there is still hope. that colleges ka$ a differ- I have a broader prospective of all the frater- "This is something that we will be continu- jm'ppant to JSU, we hope 6 ent purpose in fi&e days; ' t naties now." ally do~ngevery semester," said Banks-Cros- studebts were irepared for a Students g+e often over- .honor the diverse cultures on Throughout the night. co-ed grouos were son. ,whelmed when thev arrive at cams." finished Page. : The Chanticleer Page JSU Gospel ECE: The ECE will be offered on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Reg~strationends Feb. 14. You may register online though the student access system on the my:jsu.edu Choir perform JSU webpage. Workshops will be held Monday, -uBv Nick Lehwald- Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in Room 250 of the Memll The Chanticleer Senior Reporter Building and also Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Merrill - Auditorium. Contact: Ms. Susan Sellers, [email protected], Say goodbye to the Student Access System. There's going to be a new way for students to at local chruch ext. 5512. register for classes, manage their schedules, and check their grades online. By Kevin Brant After a year of hard work, the registrar's office is ready to unveil its latest creation, my-jsu. The Chanticleer Staff Writer JSU Field School: Teachers, educators, scout edu. This new online system, which students will have access to in time for fall registration, leaders and friends of the environment are Sunday, Jan. 28, JSU Gospel Choir performed at welcome to attend the Environmental Educa- is a one stop spot which will have all the essential information students need, plus some tion Association of Alabama Conference. The added bonuses. Seventeenth Street Baptist Church for a Martin Luther conference will be held Feb. 1-3 at Cheaha State Designed to be as interactive and user-friendly as possible, my.jsu.edu will be certain to King Birthday Celebration. Attendance for this event Park. was well over 800. The highlight of the evening fea- bring students closer in touch with their academics and with their teachers as well as other Contact: Jeff Hughes at 256-725-7027 tured a young child who recited excerpts from Martin students. On the first page, after logging in, there are clearly marked tabs directing the Luther King's speech "I Have a Dream". Zeta Tau Alpha: ZTA will be hosting a game student to exactly where they need to go. There ark links to important online services such The Choir performed four selections including night at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the TMB and they are the GEM email and Blackboard. You can even check the local weather! There are links will be giving away a free sod. Must bepresent something they call "An Old Spiritual." The four se- to win. that take you to the official SGA calendar of events, or to students' own personal calendar. lections they performed were as follows: "Faithful is Students can also create address and phone books online so they don't have to tote that in- Our God", "I Hear Music in the Air", "I Won't Com- ZTA:ZTA would like to congratulate Professor formation around. Also on the front page is a link to the bursar's office so students can pay plain", and "His Eye is on the Sparrow". The Choir Boggs on being professor of the week. tuition quickly and hassle There is even a forum for students to create their own online Contaeti Hollie Thrasher at 256-740-7858 free. was very energetic and full of movement. I groups for classes and social activities. (Suck it, Facebook.) U.S. Congressman Artur Davis was the guest speak- JSU Softbalk Fan day will be held Sunday, Feb. Registration is simple and easy too. By clicking on a separate link, you are brought right er. He spoke on personal reflections in regard to Martin 4 at 2 p.m. to a easy search engine where you can find a complete list of classes in all majors. All the Luther King. He also told a little bit of life history of Writer's Club: The bake sale has been moved classes, times, sections, labs, and teachers are listed in order from lowest to highest all on Martin Luther King. to Feb. 7. the same page with side boxes that you can select which ones you want to sign up for, in- The JSU Gospel Choir is under the direction of Myr- Writer's Club also meets at 3: 15 p.m. on Thurs- stead of having to write down all the section numbers and hope you didn't get anjr wrong. tice Collins. day on the 7th floor of the Houston Cole Library. Checking grades will be a synch too. "I think it was awesome and exciting" said Collins. The deadline for submissions for Something Else and the RU.M. poetry contest is March 2. Under the campus life tab, all the information that used to be spread out over the entire ''The Choir all has great talent." Contact: [email protected] JSU web site is centralized on one page. In ten minutes, you can look at everything that The JSU Gospel Choir is preparing to go to Orlando, would take three hours to find on the regular JSU website. University housing, Greek life, for the JamesC1eveland of PRO:Public Relations Organization will meet the health center, Disability Support Services, University police, the book store and meal At this they at the Tuesday at 4:30 in the office of The Chanticleer. level at Disney Contact: Jaclyn Cosper at 256-404-2590 plan information is all on one page. The SGA activities and groups list is also placed promi- 0 nently so that they can e'asily be seen and accessed. For more information on the Gospel Choir, go to Students are not able to log into my.jsu.edu quite yet. While the system is up and running, Mason Hall Room 109 or call Myrtice Collins at 782- 5545. students will only be able to access it at the beginning The Cbantic!eerAnnooncernents Policy: Any JSU stu- of preregistration for summer classes. May-Mester dent organizationor University ofliCe may submit items for the Announcements column. Submissions most be typed, registration will still be done under the old system, but and are limited to 50 words. Submissions mast include better things are coming your way. contact information. This information does not count toward the 50-word total, Submissions most arrive at The Chanticleer ofice in Room 180, Self Hall, or emailed to STUDEM DlSCOUM [email protected] 12 nmn on the Tuesday prior to the desired publication date, IFCRUSH The Chanticleer reseries the right to refuse publication of ALL DAY EVERY DAY anysubmission for any reason. We also reserve the right to -- edit submissions fir style, brevity, and clarity. Spring 2007 ' By Kevin Brant a difference, not just here at The Chanticleer Staff , .JSU, but everywhere they When you think of the can. They do service proj- Toya Wilson reported harrassing communica- ects throughout the year as tions. word ''rush" what comes to mind? Probably something part of philanthropy in or- Jan. 24 you have to hurry with in der to give back. order to complete in a short Some of the fraternities I Timothy Levins reported theft of prperty. period of time. You have represented at this event ' I - . . . . were Knnnn Alnhn Order Jan. 24 you have to hurry with in -- a-.------. . order to complete in a short Some of the fraternities ' Timothy Levins reported theft of prperty. period of time. You have represented at this event fraternities and soroities were Kappa Alpha Order, Keno Dean reprted theft of property. and both have a rush pe- Sigma Nu, and Pi Kappa Phi. Jeemy Jakes reported theft at Brewer Hall. riod. When it comes to the meaning of rush 'in regard Sigma Nu is the second to fraternities and soroities oldest fraternity on cam- it has a different meaning. pus. They have been mak- In the dictionary, with re- ing a difference in the lives gard to the Inter-Fraternity of young men here at JSU Council, Rush has the fol- since April of 1975. This lowing definition: To en- organization thrives on tertain( a prospective fra- love, truth, and honor. ternity or sorority member) Cory Martin, Chaplain before membership. of Sigma Nu here at JSU. The Inter-Fraternity "I feel that we are the Council is made up of rep- most diverse fraternity on resentatives from each of campus," said Cory Martin, the fraternities on campus. Chaplain of Sigma Nu here Two times a year, these at JSU. "I love Sigma Nu fraternities try to increase with all of my heart." thiermembership. They do Rush would not be com- this through the rush pro- plete without entertainment cess. Jan. 25 was the main and food. Wes Loper and rush night in regard to fra- his band provided enter- ternities. tainment for this event. During Rush, interested This event was original- people speak to differ- ly scheduled for The Paul ent fraternities and gather Carpenter Village but was valuable information about moved to The Leon Cole what is expected for each Auditorium because of the professional organization. cold weather. Despite the Some fraternities strive on weather everyone there had 818 Pelham Rd. Souta scholarship, leadership, fun. friendship, and lifetime ex- For more information in perience while others focus regard to fraternities or so- 256-435-5202 on excellence. roities, contact Eddie Cros- Dine-In, Del/very L Carryout information in the Campus Crime column is obtained son in the Office of Student from incident and arrest reports at the JSU Police Most people think that Department in Salls Hall. These records are public fraternities are all bad, but life in the 4th floor of the documents which any individual has the right to exam- they are not. They have a TMB or call (256) 782- ine under Alabama state law. If you believe this infor- EmmlM7 Valid at p;iibapafing locauons. Dellvery area and charges may vary. Not vaM on Stuffed CNst cf wih other dfers lot of opportunities to make 5491. @2M)6PuzaHut,Inc. mation to be in error, please call 782-5701, or cantact I 791-JnUeSU JSUPD at 782-5020, I I 11 Thursday Sunday I SU Basketball (A) 5:15 p.m. SU Basketball (H) 5:00 p.m. SU Softball fan day TA Game night SU Field School Late Winter Frog Pond F dventure (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.), JSU Frog Pond II 5 Monday 6 Tuesday 7 Wednesday 8 Thursday

rganizational Council Meeting AA Organizational meeting Basketball (H) 5:00 p.m. vercoming test anxiety Awareness Day offee House and Open Mic Night I 'The Chanticleer Paqe 3 Local Picturebefore she realized Perfect th I Concert I By Summer Hunt for taking great pictures. ting on your camera. Depending on what 1 Calendar I The Chanticleer Copy Editor "I was in Mr. Osterbind's "When I did get my type of picture you're going for, a person's Photographs are the ultimate way for class, and he had been camera, I would go look, what they're wearing and their pose people to cherish the moments of their showingusdifferentthings to the art institute is also very important." lives as time passes swiftly by. Kinder- to do with our cameras," website and see Another key element to taking fabuious garten pictures, senior portraits, wedding said Wade. "I was just links to students' photographs is photos - for every occasion, a picture can messing around, and when MySpace pages. being comfort- serve as a reminder that not even time can I got [my pictures1 back, I They all had these able. "I try to touch. All of these moments deserve to be remember thinking, 'holy amazing pictures. loosen people remembered, a@ +ere is no better way to crap!' This wasn't the first I saw it as a sort of up before I take do so than with a photograph. time that I knew that pho- opportuni.ty for free their picture," Some pictures, however; do one better tography was something said Wade. "A Feb. 1 than merely preserving a time or event. that 1 wanted to do, but it - lot of people Trotline They encapsulate a single person, display- was the first picture I took vertising has defi- don't want to Brother 's Bar, ing every emotion and detail. It takes a by myself." nit;ly done Wade . give you sexy Highly Kind talented person with a special gift to cap- Though the classes she good. Her business, looks or be Blackstone ture someone's very essence. took at JSU were definite- Top, Right Photog- posed a certain Enter Lindsey Wade, a psychology ma- ly beneficial, Wade soon raphy, has garnered way. I usually Feb. 2 grew tired of living inside a lot of attention try to talk to jor at Jacksonville State University wha Motel Matches has'been blessed with that special talent. of the classroom and the as her pictures get people and get Turner is one of Leftwithoutstars "I've always loved taking pic&-es," said proverbial box. "If there's more and more ex- to know them. Wade's biggest CD Cellar one thing about me, it's posure (the ' good That's how I that I learn better hands- kind), though she would like for on:' said Wade. "If there remains very hum- my business to Feb. 3 is a manual or something ble about it all. "I be run: it's all about you." Stone Free for my camera, I'd much am in no way a pro, Don't be afraid to ask questions and be Smoking Moose rather figure it out on tely ' more open with any ideas you may have. own. I want to do it my ith "That's the one thing I always ask people Nikon D80; and I love it." Feb. 4 way and not by the book." my business," said when I'm taking .pictures: what do you Take a look at Wade's Wade. "I have a lot want," said Wade. "That's what I hate Nathan Smith collection of pictures, and left to learn about about things like senior portraits. They Smoking Moose one can see that she has a very different photography.", just shove you into poses with bees and style. Her pictures jump off the page, Though it may seem that people would hay bales. No one ever asks you what you Feb. 5 which is probably why so many people be harder to photograph than landscapes want." John Mayer come to Wade to have her work her magic. or inanimate objects, it's actually what Probably the most significant thing, Von Braun Center Faces are illuminated, backgrounds glow Wade does best. though, when tryihg to take a good picture in bright colors, and ordinary locations "I love to photograph people," she said. is a good photographer. Wade definitely my camera. I want memories when I am become extraordinary. "I like to create "Because if you have an idea, you can has the skills, but more notably, she has a older.. .pictures capture everything thing things that aren't normal," said Wade. create them into a part of it. I like to take passion for what she does. "Taking pic- you need them to and some things that you "I like for people to look at my pictures, pictures of nature and things, but I hate it tures has always been something fun for don't even notice until you look at them." wonder where they were taken, and then because all of the earthly things sort of me," said Wade. ''1 guess as I got older, If a picture is worth a thousand words, when you take them back to that place, ruin it. I'd rather take pictures of people I thought maybe I could make something then Wade's collection reads like a story- they think, 'that was here?"' so that I can create what I'm going for." out of it. It's not just a business, and it's book weaved together from all different di- For example, Wade has taken many pic- While people may come to Wade for not just about the money. It's about doing rections. The story has yet to be finished, ,d tures downtown on the streets on Annis- all different reasons,. there's a pretty something that I love." and how it ends, only time will tell. ton. However, in photographs, the scenery good chahce that a pic~ewill surface Photographs are absolutely vital in calledThe Arrival from Huntsville'" For more information on Lindsey Wade isundistingukhable anfi stunningly appro- on a person's MySpace once taken. ''A preserving precious memories that, if and Top Right Photography, you can check Wade. "Ever since I was a little girl. Ev- priate. lot of people come to me for pictures left undocumented, will slip away as the out her MySpace page at www.myspace. time we would go somewhere, I would Some ' of Wade's most indescrib- specifically for their M~S~~C~...a lot of years go by. have.my If you were to look at ably beautiful pictures are her self-por- . bands want pictures for their band'spage "Photographs my albums, I have tons and tons of pic- traits. "I'm not vain, I promise," laughed because that's how they get recognized are very im- tures." Wade. "It's just something I do when I nowadays." portant," said Wade, a junior, first started out at JSU get bored." She first began displaying her So what exactly makes a good picture? Wade. "Any- & as a photography major, and it long pictures on the internet on - guess where? "Lighting is very important," said Wade. where I go, I Army ROTC - her MySpace. "I first got. on there to . "It's also necessary to have the right set- always have Gcer Training Environment I Clap your hands and say Hell Yeah! I I By Ben Heine bestowed upon all artists releasing mutant offspring of Modest Mouse beyond comprehension. Playful The Chanticleer Staff Writer a sophomore album, they have and Talking Heads. The band was and insightful lyrics are one of shown no fear of going in new honored when Talking Heads front the band's strong points, but sadly Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! directions. "Satan Said Dance" is man David Byrne was spotted at this album was over-produced is quite the mouthful, but these definitely worth a listen. It tells of some of the band's shows in 2005. to the point of losing some of its indie rockers' catchy melodies are a version of hell in which you must The obvious similarities in styles messages. much easier to swallow. The band dance for all eternity, no matter are the persistent, syncopated Some Loud Thunder is certainly gained their notoriety in 2005 not how tired you get. With its steady rhythms and the shaky, slurred one of the more fun and upbeat is quite ,the mouthful, but these definitely worth a listen. It tells of some of the band's shows in 2005. to the point of losing some of its indie rockers' catchy melodies are a version of hell in which you must The obvious similarities in styles messages. much easier to swallow. The band dance for all eternity, no matter are the persistent, syncopated Some Loud Thunder is certainly gained their notoriety in 2005 not how tired you get. With its steady rhythms and the shaky, slurred one of the more fun and upbeat by signing with a label but through beat and weird beeps and noises, vocals that you can't help singing albums on the indie rock scene. It the collective voices of the online it's a fun song. If you can get past along with. shows their style is still growing community. the whole Satan thing, it does, For the second album, the band 'and with that, hopefully more Bloggers and independent in fact, make you want to .dance. signed with Wichita Recordings. great releases. music sites, namely Pitchfork Consistent with the first album, it Based in London, the label cames Many other strong influences Media, gave the five New Yorkers includes accordion laden interludes My Morning Jacket among a few can be heard in the music, from enough buzz to become nationally- that cleanse the palate and provide dozen others. Along with their David Bowie to The Velvet acclaimed and release a successful some relief from the squawking label they acquired a big name Underground. Though Clap Your debut album under their own that is Alec Ounsworth's voice. producer whose direction seemed Hands has taken a page or two power. The band has obvious strong to have slightly differed from the from the books of other artists, The Chanticleer Page 4

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ing my luck. humorous and appropri- ately make a sharp right turn One of the lights was out on By Laura Moormann Most of the songs be- ate. I can only imagine By Nick Lehwald and walk over to the bounc- the center booth, but that did The Chanticleer Staff Writer ing sung were oldies, so what the ladies' room The Chanticleer er. We hand our IDS to this not stop people from sitting Senior Reporter menacing-looking woman, in it. We called it the VIP I did not really feel like door said. - -- who o'nly glances at Laura's booth. On the other end of Last night dancing, Since we were After leaving around Time, Thursday night. around 11:30 p.m., Nick - license but pauses a moment the building was a grill that not singing karaoke, we 2:00 a.rp., we headed Place, Sports Nut. Reason.. . apparently serves hot dog(, and I decided to go to to scrutinize mine. decided to go play a over to Waffle House. karaoke. Lord help me! Apparently, she has never burgers and other bar food. Sports Nut for the first game of cost It was very crowded, I pull into the Sports Nut seen a Maryland driver's . On the green floor were long time since he turned 21. us only a dollar to play, though that is usual for parking lot, which is basi- license before. Only when white lines running across As I into the and there were four pool a Thursday night. cally a large piece of flat she's satisfied that I am legal the entire width of the bar. smoke-fi11ed I tables to choose from. I ordered a chocolate land co;ered in gravel. It's does the black marker ap- Apparently, yard lines. saw a someone standing I have not =ally chip waffle aid tried to cold, and I can already start pear. The dreaded marker of On the walls are pictures at the hostess desk like to see frost forming on the the young, the destroyer 'of of famous athletes and a jail guard expecting sports teams. There are someone to make a run NASCAR hoods, numbers and posters all around, even for it. She asked me for little NASCAR lights that my ID, and I was re- hang above the pool tables. warded with a big X on There is not tons of light , both of my hands. Nick, but it is still easy to see. It is on the other hand, got crowded tonight, so finding to go through with two a table is a bit of a challenge. nice clean fists. I was Oh yeah, did I mention you very glad, though, to can smoke inside? Yeah, not have to pay a cover inside. After finding a. table, charge because tonight Laura and I grab a table and was ladies night. sit down. Ordering a double When I first walked Jack and coke, I grimace at in, I noticed that the the price but pay it anyway. walls were covered in Listening to this karaoke sports memorabilia and requires a double. Besides black and white photos the karaoke and the people of famous athletes, dancing to the badly sung and the big TV screen verses, there is not a whole lot to do around here. that they had tuned to I am not a big dancer and ESPN. the sound of some of my Walking by the stage favorite songs being sung they had set up, I got a so horrendously off-key was better look at the brave beginning to grind my gears, (somewhat into~icated) so I suggest we go play a karaoke singers. I my- round of pool. Ordering a self could not work up played pool very much, order milk, but sadly windshield. Thank God for drinks, the designated driver beer as I walk by the bar, we large coats. decider.. .the black pen. the courage to actually and I am not very good they were out. Nick or- pick a table. Three dollars anyway, so Nick had to dered some hashbrowns I am here with my friend My hands are spared the is a little steep for a Miller go up there and sing, so black mark, Laura's are not. help me a little bit. Even (probably to soak up and colleague Laura, and if Lite. The tables are nice, Nick and I chose to sit you look directly to the left, Since it's Ladies' Night, some of the alcohol) kind of old but not warped in a booth near some of though he was drinking, you will find an,article writ- Laura gets in for free, I have or bumpy, which is a must. the pebple we knew. towards the middle of and a drink. ten by her about this very to pay the two-dollar cover. Norie of the pool cues were To the left of the en- the game, he had most We discussed world same subject, well at least I don't complain though; warped, guaranteeing an trance are tables that sit of his balls in, whereas politics and underwater sirnilat. Read it, it is very Brother's is three dollars. almost straight shot. Only higher up than the rest most of mine were still basketweaving while entertaining. We have been The Sports Nut is laid out costing a dollar, it was a fun in the place. Straight sitting on the table. Ap- we ate our food. By the sent down here to check in a very simple, flexible round until I overestimated out the local scene and see fashion. Along the main ahead is the bar, and to parently, some people time we were done eat- my abilities and hit the eight play better with.alcoho1 ing and answering the what's going on. wall is the bar, which serves ball in during my final shot. the right is the stage for In case you have never your usually array of beers Well, something has to work karaoke and even more in their system. At the biggest question of all - -- .-. . ,--.. ., . . driven by it on your way to . and liquors at your usually out for the sober one. ahead is the bar, and to parently, some people time we were done eat- out tne local scene ana see rasnion. mong tne man my abilities and.hit the eight what's going on. wall is the bar, which serves the right is the stage for play better with.alcoho1 ing and answering the ball in during my final shot. in their system. At the biggest question of all In case you have never your usually array of beers Well, something has to work karaoke and even more driven by it on your way to . and liquors at your usually end of the game, he had time (Who was the best out for the sober one. tables. Anniston (he said sarcasti- jacked-up bar prices. To our By the time our second one more ball to hit in jedi knight - Luke Sky- We took a seat and cally), you already know left are a few bar tables and game is over, it is nearing listened to karaoke for a and accidentally hit in walker or Yoda?) it was what it looks like. A long, stools with the ridiculously 2 a.m., and the crowd is while. Most of the sing- the eight ball. Finally, a about 3:00 a.m., so we one-story brown building tall legs. There is a big starting 'to thin. Knowing ers were not very good, sober person advantage! decided to head out. with gravel parking lot and screen TV, tuned to ESPN. last call is soon, we decide but I suppose their liq- It was nice to win, even It was freezing out- a sign. There is always at Behind that is the pool to beat the rush and head-out uid courage made them if it was by default. side, and we got into the least four trucks and a red room, with five pool tables the door. As we do, we are camaro parked outside, and and the men's bathroom. To believe they were. We After we were done ice-cold car and headed hit by an artic blast of air playing pool, everyone back to my dorm room. there is always a neon ticker our right lies the dance floor that would chill the nipples sat for awhile talking, telling you what this week's that is in front of a small started clearing out, so As he dropped me off off a polar bear. We run up and the waitress came specials are. stage just big enough for to the car and hop in. Only we decide to leave also. and I said goodbye, I over and asked if we Tonight it's karaoke night. karaoke, which is was it was then do I realize that the would like anything. I On our way out, I was already anticipating I am a little wary because I being used for at this very windshield is frozen over. said, "no, thank you." I noticed the men's bath- ' our next endeavor.. .even have never been to karaoke moment. Crap. was not really sure what room. The name on the though I can't drink on at a bar before and do not On the other wall were Man, I knew I should I was being offered, but door said "Nuts," and our outings. quite know what to expect. several small booths with have gotten that last drink. I did not feel like press- I thought it was very We enter, and irnrnedi- their own personal TVs. The Chanticleer Page 5 Men's B -B all, cont. from page 1 - first half. The shot started a to play in regulation. Ervin, out with a win." pended Dorien Brown. Gamecock 10-0 run by the Gamecocks with 1:36 on the clock, missed The bench continues to show "He (Mbodji) stepped up big and a 14-4 boost to put the a critical 3-pointer from the top up for LaPlante. Bray, the en- tonight," said Bradley. "That Tigers (10-12, 6-5 OVC) in a ofthe key, thusias- just goes to show our depth. 32-22 hole the half. The domi- but he tic 5'6 He came in when Crow wasn't getting it done, and we need Rugby wins nance of Bradley demonstrated would get guard, the difference in the game, put- redemp- Put UP that right now with (Dorien) ting up 11 in the first half while. tion at 11 points Brown out." guard Nick Smith added nine. the char- and LaPlante's schedule does not The crowd on hand was very ity stripe dished get easier. His crew will head home opener pleased with their Gamecocks, when a out 8 to Charleston, Ill. to face a chanting and clapping along foul was assist, Panther squad much like them. By Jessica Summe with the cheerleaders and called on- which After the Gamecocks go to war The Chanticleer Editor-in-Chief Hardcorp Pep Band. The JSU Bray. Er- keeps with Eastern Illinois Thursday, On Saturday, Jan. 27, Game- Diamond Girls and junior var- him atop they're road tip brings them vin capi- cock Rugby won their home opener sity cheerleading squad kept talized on the lead- back home Saturday to face against Emory University from At- the crowd entertained during all three er board Murray State, who currently lanta, 17-8, after a "warm-up" loss intermission, then it was right shots, in the holds a top five slot in the con- last week to Auburn, 19-5. This back to work for LaPlante and putting confer- ference. match was the start of the regional the Gamecocks. Unfortunately, the Tigers ence in "They're. (EIU) in the same championships for the rugby team. the Tigers came out with a dif- within that cat- boat we're in," stated LaPlan- "We liked playing Auburn. te. "They have a lot of young They're a pretty good team, a big ferent mindset for the second one-~oint egory. club, good players, a friendly match, Photo by Chris Lundy 'c-w 7 half. and freshmen and some experi- a Will Ginn calls a play to run against the been but today we start serious rugby," With 10 minutes left in the chance for Tigers. in enced players like us, so right said Coach Michael Trowse before Photo- by Jessica Summe second half, the Gamecocks a huge up- ' this situ- now it's a matter of finding the game. "Our best shot at winning Mark Kennedy evades had a handle on the game. Bray- ation so success on the road, and that's something is this season." The rug- set. Emory players- and Bradley helped double Bradley's trey kept JSU many times that we knew what with any team in any confer- by team &is season is half returning veterans and half new players, with their halftime lead, putting afloat, and his head-shaking we had to do," said Bray. "We ence." fullback Chris Steketee acting as club president. JSU comfortably ahead 53-33. corning down the court meant got the stops down the stretch "We know they're aren't go- The game started at 1 p.m., and withim three minutes, the ball had gone Tennessee State guard Reiley only one thing. and those situations helped us ing to be any favors handed to out of bounds three times and had traveled almost the entire length of the Ervin put the Tigers on his "I wasn't going to let another win tonight." us," said LaPlante. "This is not pitch. Both teams struggled fOr possession of the ball, but Emory managed shoulders and went to work on loss happen in my house," Mbodji earned his chance to a game where winning is a lux- to advance and scored a penalty kick (3 points) just after 10 minutes. JSU Jacksonville State. stated Bradley with a swag- start, and despite the lack of ury. If you want the win, you returned the favor by scoring on a penalty kick at 14 minutes. JSU's next try Ervin's shot from the arc at ger in his voice. "We can't go scoring, his four rebounds and have to take the win, and that's score was a (5 points), and a 2-point conversion kick right at the 39:min- what we have to do from now ute mark. At halftime, the score was ld-3, with JSU leading. the 9:40 mark started a 23-10 overboard now. Our chemistry three blocks were enough on With both teams tired and sore, the latter half of the game was dominated gap-closing performance by is there, and with Bray, Smith, the defensive end. His effort, until the end of the season." by consecutive scrums. Four Emory players and the referee went down dur- Tennessee State, which includ- and (Arnadou) Mbodji step- along with Crow's nine points ing the second half, but all managed to walk off the field. The only notice- ed an 8-0 run tlpt put the score ping up tonight, we kept our and four rebounds, made up able JSU injury was a jammed finger, which was quickly wrapped. at 64-61 with two minutes left heads in the game and came for the missing talents of sus- JSU and Emory wrestled the ball up and down the pitch, but both teams managed to score once more before time ran out. Emory scored a try but missed the conversion, while JSU got a try and a conversion, bringing the points up to 17-8. Notable players during the game were eight-man Myron Stewart, who Slaughter- tames manag~dto advance several times with Emory players just hanging off of him, and Mark Kennedy, a slim sprinter who nimbly slipped through the Emory defenses. Other players to watch were hooker Jonathan McKelvey and fullback/president Chris Steketee, who somehow managed to be every- where at once. "He's a good player and a good leader," says Trowse of Steketee. Tiaers in home win "We've got a lot of work to do," said lock Zack Blume after the game. u just a matter of her getting action in the game." "But it's nice to win even when we don't play our best." By Chris Lundy Pierce, the former superstar on the diamond, traded in The Gamecock Rugby Club is in its fourth year at JSU, but, despite a The Chanticleer Sports Editor . . loyal foll~wing,it is not accepted as a "proper" JSU sport with university her Adidas cleats for Adidas sneaks with a 16-point night, approval. Courtney Slaughter stands at 5'7, but she has the fierce shooting 4-of-5 from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 at the "We get $300 a year from the SGA," said Trowse, who has met with Pres- intensity of an athlete who's 6'7 when she's on the court. free throw line. ident Meehan and started smaller rugby teams at high schools in Alabama. "That's all. Everything else is out-of-pocket. I spend $5,000 a year on this. Look at it -- it's all homemade. ~t'se~barrassin~,but it works." Trowse would like nothing more than for JSU to adopt Gamecock Rugby and use it to promote the school. "We play big schools, Alabama, Auburn," said Trowse. "Having an offi- cial rugby team would be a draw for more international students. This sport is tougher to play than football, baseball, basketball. We're just still trying y.".-'".~ Y'W UV'IVVL. IIWUU VVIVll YVWI\ J -WJ"' ".... -"'.. ." another example ~f Slaughter's "She's elevated her game "We play big schools, Alabama, Auburn," said Trowse. "Having an offi- cial rugby team would be a draw for more international students. This sport passion for the game. tremendously, and she adds is tougher to play than football, baseball, basketball. We're just still trying "We had to come in and get heart and desire. She has to get that University support." the win," said slaught&. "We stepped up to the plate." had to make a run, and that gave Slaughter and Pierce led the us more confidence to take this way in the first half, although game." Tennessee State would not Despite having 26 turnovers, give up. The Gamecdcks only the Gamecocks (6-16, 3-10 led by six in the half, but kept OVC) made up for it in the a five point lead, 36-31, going rebound divisi~n,grabbing 53 into the second half. boards over the Tigers' (5-16,2- Halfway into the second half, Courtney Slaughter looks to drive to the hole against 10 OVC) 43 boards. Jacksonville the Gamecocks had a 12-point State's 33 points off the bench the Tigers. Slaughter capped of the night with a double- double,scoring 22 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. lead that put them in a position shows the depth it has, especially to ulav conservative. However. L d with pitcher-turned-cent& Christine Pierce. Tennessee State did not give up against JSU. "She's finally gotten her o~~ortunit~to step UP," said In 43 seconds, the Tigers pushed an 8-2 run to close the Slaughter. "She's Put UP some numbers lately, so it was lead to five. However, the Gamecocks stayed poised, and \ - pushed their lead back up to nine with seventeen seconds photo by Jessica Surnme Plans for Valentine's Day? left in the game. The seven-point defeat gave JSU the JSU Gamecock Rugby players valiently try to stop an confidence to take the momentum on the road to Eastern Emory player's advance. Prossects nowhere in siaht?" Sign up for the Chanty Secret Set-Up Illinois. Fill this form out and return it to The Chanticleer office, "It's going to be a difficult traveling experience," stated Self Hall- Rm 180, on Monday Feb. 5 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Geyer. "I would be more concerned if I were the team on The Chanty staff will compare your answers with potential top because we've put ourselves in position to pull some matches and call you with your most compatible person's upsets." phone number. The rest is up to you! Geyer's Gamecocks come back to Pete Mathews Coliseum Saturday, Feb. 4 to take on Murray State. 1. 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