The George-Anne Daily • Serving Georgia Southern University and the Statesboro Community Since 1927 • Questions? Call 912-478-5246 GEORGE-ANNE DAILY ! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2008 • VOLUME 81 • ISSUE 56 COVERING THE CAMPUS LIKE A SWARM OF GNATS
NEWS BIG SCREEN "HALL-O-WEEN" Children and teenagers around Bulloch County can count on GSU for another fun and safe Halloween celebration. Page 7 LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES The GSU Botanical Garden will be hosting demonstrations, Thursday, showing students how to cook different types of organic foods. Page 8
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ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY The EmergingTechnology Center is hosting the Eagle Techxpo to show off emerging technology Special Photo benefiting academics. Page 6 Georgia Southern to host economic forum BUDGET CUT HITS GSU Campus experts come together to help students iron out the details of the American economy AcademicsarehithardastheGeorgia Board of Regents announced a By Shannon Knepp continues to change. speakers and a mediator. The three the banks and howthe large and small six percent budget cut to certain Assistant news editor "[There's] been a big drop in the speakers includeWilliam Wells, Mi- banks are being affected. colleges and universities. stock market. We've gone from the chael Reksulak, and Edward Sibbald. The forum's function is to educate Page 7 With the economy in such a shaky Dow Jones being at 14,000 to falling According to Wells, each of these students. "Knowing the economy position, it is becoming increasingly down to 8,000. So percentage wise, men will give a five-to ten-minute will benefit not only every student, SPORTS important that students understand about 40 percent loss in market value," opening speech about their topic, but every citizen and non-citizen," MOVING'FORWARD' what is going on in the markets and said William Wells, chair of the De- then the moderator, Mike Manhat- Reksulak said on the importance of Basketball forward Jessica Geiger banks of the United States and around partment of Finance and Quantitative tan of WTOC-TV, will ask questions student participation. is this week's GSU Player of the the world. Analysis of the College of Business that have been selected from the "This is all part of a universal plan Week. On Wednesday, October 22, Administration. audience. to bring students to financial literacy," Page 11 Georgia Southern University will be According to Wells, the forum will Each speaker will be covering a said Wells about the forum. hosting its first economic forum from be focusing on some major economic different area of the economy. Wells Wells also said GSU will be start- IN OTHER NEWS 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nessmith-Lane As- issues such as how did our country will be discussing the stock market ing a course called Financial Survival ROOM UNEARTHED IN PYRAMID sembly Hall. get into a situation where so many and the global market and how the Skills. This class is open to anyone and Egyptologists discover a new room Students can go and gain some of businesses are in trouble? How will economy effects everyone. Rekuslak will teach students the current debt, in the Great Pyramid after analyzing the knowledge they need to under- the $700 billion allotted for the bailout will be talking about the economic studentloans, future economics, and cracks along the outer surface. stand these issues. This is becoming plan be used? situation and the various plans to solve how students can be better prepared Page 3 increasingly important as the market The forum is set to have three it, and Sibbald will be talking about for the years to come. STRANGE BUT TRUE 'BIGFOOT' EXPERT IS OPTIMISTIC Three-Day Forecast A Kansas City man known to be a GADaily.com Poll: 'Bigfoot' expert says the creature is Today Thursday Friday Rain alive and well in the United States. Clear Rain Who do you blame for the big loss? 72/47 70/52 68/56 Page5 I PAGE 2 THE GEORGE-ANME DASLYI WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2008 NATIONAL NEWS Pentagon dismisses Guantanamo war crimes March 2002 at an alleged al-Qaida safe house McClatchy News Service at the same time as alleged arch-terrorist Abu Zubaydah. Top official overseeing military com- Abu Zubaydah was subjected to harsh missions has dismissed war crimes charges interrogation techniques authorized by against five men at Guantanamo, a military President Bush, among them the use of wa- commissions spokesman said Tuesday. terboarding to breakhis will in secret overseas The development followed the high- custody. He has never been charged. profile resignation of a case prosecutor, Army No explanation was provided for why Lt. Col. Darrel Vandeveld, who had protested the charges were dismissed all at once. All internally against going forward in the case five men had not been charged jointly as of a sixth man, a young Afghan. co-conspirators, and their cases combined Among those who had charges dropped constituted about one-fourth of the cases that were Noor Uthman Muhammed, a Sudanese had been publicly disclosed for prosecution whose age is not known; Binyam Mohamed, and trial at Guantanamo. 30, an Ethiopian-born former British resident; Pretrial hearings are being held there this Sufiyan Barhoumi, 35, an Algerian; and week in the case of Omar Khadr, 22, accused Saudis Ghassan Sharbi, 33, and Jabran al- of the grenade killing of a Special Forces Qahtani,31. soldier in Afghanistan. Susan Crawford, an official who holds A trial is also scheduled for next week the title of Convening Authority for Military in the case of Osama bin Laden's confessed Commissions, signed the paperwork that media secretary, Ali Hamza al-Bahlul of Ye- canceled the charges on Monday. men. Al-Bahlulhas pledged a no-contest trial, Special Photo Popular musician James Taylor supports Sen. Obama in his concerts and songs. Four of the five men were captured in a decryingfheU.S. authorityto charge him with U.S.-Pakistani raid on Faisalabad, Pakistan, in crimes he argues are illegitimate. Musicians use music to endorse candidates . in this campaign and make an effort in our McClatchy News Service country.... It's really time for us to get back to work. I am proud to be among you as a James Taylor crooned "America the Beauti- member of your community in supporting ful" to his hometown crowd of thousands in Barack Obama." DOUPT LET Chapel Hill.N.C, Monday night as a fervent Musicians have long lined up to plug pitch for Sen. Barack Obama. candidates. Woody Guthrie campaigned for Four days earlier, country music wildman Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1944. Hank Williams Jr. handled the same chore for Even at their most partisan, musicians Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in Elon, N.C., belt- speak in voices a candidate cannot. They ing out the national anthem in a gut-bucket display a folksy tone that's out-of-bounds for baritone, mixing in songs about whiskey and a business-suit candidate for president. harangues against the media. "Let me tell you something, this ain't my As Election Day nears, Republicans and first trip to North Carolina," said Williams Democrats are revving up the faithful using last week, decked out in a Carolina Panthers musical stars who bring ready-made personae jersey with his nickname'Bocephus stenciled and libraries of hits. on the back. Taylor's association with Democratic "You come on back, you hear, Hank?" politics, for example, dates back to the 1979 shouted a fan. "No Nukes" concert in New York's Madison "But one of the biggest shows," he said, "is Square Garden. the one I'm doing today, for my people, the No research suggests that a musical act United States of America. That's us." can sway a voter either way, said Tom Carsey, . Amid all the politicking, and the McCain- UNC-Chapel Hill political scientist. Palin song he wrote to the tune of "Family "I think they're hoping that the popularity Tradition," Bocephus told the crowd that the of these artists at least gets their fans to look at Country Music Hall of Fame will never, never a candidate in a new light," Carsey said. get his daddy's guitar or squirrel shotgun. I In Shot* are now available ait Pop stars can sound more genuine. They're Any rally brings out the raw partisan, no II caI i li Services rich. They don't have to campaign. They have matter who's playing guitar. legions of fans eager to feel a union beyond ■ But there's nothing like a star to lend for $ I 3 fandom. an event some character, to turn it from a "I feel a kinship," Taylor said on the soc- sea of faces to a sea of red state/blue state Hake voiir appohitment today cer field at UNC-Chapel Hill, "not only that craziness. at 0I2.I7S-.16II we're here in Chapel Hill and Tar Heels, but Either way, Republican or Democrat, also that we have been summoned to serve everyone goes home singing. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,20081 THE GEORGE-AMNE DAiW BRIEFS I PAGE 3 NATIONAL NEWS Obama gains strength on key issues McClatchy News Service would expect to be ahead. On taxes, for example, likely voters now Enteringthehomestretch.BarackObama prefer Obama over McCain by a margin of leads John McCain by 50 percent to 42 8 percentage points. percent and appears to be gaining strength This is despite a concerted effort by Mc-' on key issues despite a barrage of criticism Cain and running mate Sarah Palin to cast from his rival. Obama as a tax-and-spend liberal who would A new Ipsos/McClatchy poll out Tuesday raise taxes on ordinary folks such as Joe the found: Obama supported by 50 percent Plumber, an Ohio man whom McCain cited of likely voters, McCain supported by 42 repeatedly in the last debate and since then percent, and Independent candidate Ralph in ads and on the campaign trail. Nader supported by 1 percent. On family values, a subject Republicans Libertarian candidate Bob Barr didn't have used to court Christian conservatives register enough support to count. Another and suburban'moderates since the 1980s, 7 percent of likely voters didn't support any likely voters now prefer Obama over Mc- of those candidates or didn't know whom Cain by 8 points. That's up from 3 points in they supported. mid-September. Special Photo "Likely voters" are those who are regis- Voters also prefer Obama over McCain tered to vote and display some measure of to handlej obs and the economy by 16 points STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ADVERTISING intense engagement in the election. and health care by 24 points, both wider The George-Anne Daily is the official student news- The G-A reserves the right to refuse any advertise- The first Ipsos/McClatchy poll taken margins than earlier Ipsos/McClatchy polls paper of Georgia Southern University, owned and ment. operated by GSU students and utilizing the facilities since the third and final debate between the found. provided by GSU. 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COLUMN What are your plans Save the Ramen noodles! for Halloween? Most likely, the majority of you who are bucket, it is paper, but if you order a KFC reading this article right now are in the same Famous Bowl (a tasty mix of mashed pota- Mike position as me-a broke college student. toes, corn, chicken and cheese) it comes with Rodney You may work as I do. I'm still broke. We a plastic bowl and lid. Simply take the bowl Sabula Washington college students have to home and wash it out. Mine lasted about a Freshman Freshman pay for food We have month before I microwaved a hole into the biology electrical to pay for gas, and we bottom of it. Sad day... engineering have to pay for the oc- 2) Nikko Express - Get a combo - not casional night out with the express bowl on your next date. It costs a friends. The only thing little more, but they give you a round, sturdy, that seems to be paid microwave safe container with it-if you order "/ am not sure yet. I for in college is when it "to go." If you forget, they will also give you a "Go to a party.' your relatives come into take out container - just ask specifically for the may go home and see town for Family Week- Joey Newton is a one you want. Tell your date to do the same. my family." end and take you out to graduate student If the date ends badly, take both bowls Wendy's for a big juicy in Spanish educa- home with you and never call again. Baconator. tion from Ameri- 3) Lakeside Cafe- Now, you can get even Anthony Aisha So how can you af- cus, Ga. He is a more from the place we all love! There are a Thomas Adkins ford the little things, like staff columnist for couple of places in Lakeside that have reus- dishes for your apart- the George-Anne able containers. Try for the Express Line next Sophomore Senior ment? Daily. to the Pizza. They always have Rice Bowls or business social ser- I have found the Ravioli ready to take. Make sure you clean vices solution. your plate though, because a pile of marinara Basically, it comes from eating out, money and beef filled noodles in the bottom of your which you will spend anyway, especially if you bag will usually get you funny looks in that do not have dishes in the first place. one o'clock class. Here are my top three places in Statesboro We're all broke here, and that's okay. At least "/ am going home and 1 am volunteering at a to get free dishes: now, with a reusable container, you can save going to a party there." church festival." 1) KFC- No, you cannot rinse out the that leftover Ramen from the night before. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,20081 THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY NEWS I PAGE 5 STRANGE BUT TRUE Experts report Bigfoot in Kansas City
McClatchy News Service themselves and offering only fleeting expo- sure to humans. Larry Battson has seen the smirks, the That explains why they are so seldom seen winks, the rolling of the eyes. and why scientific proof of their existence is But that doesn't bother him in the least. so scarce, believers say. When you profess to believe in Bigfoot, that If colonies of this Bigfoot creature do comes with the territory. indeed exist, they say, get us the documen- "When I used to talk about Bigfoot at tation. sports shows, I'd have skeptics," said Battson, There is a distant, grainy photo of a sup- a nationally known educator on wildlife, posed Bigfoot taken in 1967 by Roger Pat- who was displaying rattlesnakes and other terson and Robert Gimlin, two men who say reptiles at the Kansas City, Mo., Sportshow they ran across the creature in a remote part last week. of northern California. But that's it. Call it what you like, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, "In all the time I've been with the Con- Yeti, the Abominable Snowman, it's out there, servation Department, I've never heard an Battson says. agent talk about a Bigfoot sighting," said He's convinced that secretive, mysterious, Brian Bartlett, a conservation agent with the apelike creatures inhabit the deep forests of Missouri Department of Conservation. the United States. He has been studying Bigfoot for about 30 He and others describe them as 7 to 10 feet years now, traveling the country to research tall, weighing more than 500 pounds, with alleged sightings. feet 20 to 25 inches long. They are covered "With all the hunters we have out in the FEAR. . Special Photo by Jan Egil K in brown hair, walk on two feet and have a woods and with all the trail cameras that are pronounced brow ridge, believers claim. set out these days, you'd thinksomeone would Navigating through crowds in Japan They are highly intelligent, keeping to spot one if they do exist," Bartlett said. Derek Joyce and where you are situated, a bike may be Guest Writer unnecessary. Bikes are fairly inexpensive here, so if you Because of Japans high population count need one, it is no big deal. and concentration, coupled by the fact that For those going long distances, there are Japan is very environmentally conscious, there two main choices. is a fairly low rate of car usage. By that, I mean First, there is the long distance train, and public transit is the way to go. the other is the legendary Shinkansen. Obvi- Now, for those of you in Atlanta, you ously, visitors are required by international would know of the MARTA system, which law to use the Bullet Train at least once, but is composed of interconnecting bus and train for those on a tight budget, the long distance lines. It is fairly cheap, but has some obvious trains are fine. downsides. This last weekend, I had to go to Kyoto for First of all, it is not well known. Second, a Dance Competition, I took the Shinkansen it only goes through the city of Atlanta. So, to get there, and the trains to get back. while it may be good for those who live or Including the time needed to ride a bike to work in the city, it is pretty much pointless the station and the train ride to Nagoya City, for everyone else. and the Shinkansen to Kyoto, it took about 3 There is also one in New York, but it is hours to get there. very confusing to navigate, even for New Also, the Shinkansen has very comfort- Yorkers. able recliner seats, food service, and lots of In Nagoya, Japan, where I live, we have a leg room. similar, but much better transit system. However, the long distance trains, while First point, it is much more organized and more comfortable than the regular trains, has more frequent stops. required a few train switches, and took 5 Also, it extends through Nagoya, to neigh- hours. So, if you have the cash, Shinkansen boring cities, and even into the rural areas. is the way to go. The buses and trains tend to be very For most Japanese, especially those who crowded, but again, that is because of the high live outside of the main city, daily transporta- population density. tion requires a combination of two or more There is a map of the system on this modes. post. For the typical suburb-living Japanese Of course, to get to the bus stops, you need businessman, the trip to work would require to walk or ride a bike. a walk or bike ride, a bus, and a short-distance ■ Depending on what bus system you use train. PAGE 6 I NEWS THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2008 . mflnB GSU plans Eagle Techxpo By Claire Gallam members and student leaders on campus. News Editor Some of the sessions we will feature in- cluding one on how to podcast, how to The staff and faculty members of the implementa Wimba classroom [classrooms Emerging Technology Center (EMT) at which enable students to log in at home on a. Georgia Southern are constantly coming a computer and then be able to speak to up with brand new ways to implement the their teacher and classmates], technology newest technology available in classrooms, in writing and linguistics, and blogging," office buildings, and new, exciting ways Deal said. professors can teach their students from "The sessions on blogging, podcasting, here and abroad. and the Wimba system are especially geared To showcase all of this handwork, the towards new ways faculty members can EMT will be hosting the Eagle Techxpo, teach a class to students not just on the which is a convention that will demonstrate Georgia Southern campus. For example, the newest technology available for profes- the professor holding the session has used sors, students and staff members. Wimba to hold class sessions with students The Techxpo will be taking place Fri- from GSU and internationally from China," day, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deal said. at the College of Information Technology Although there are many sessions that Building Atrium, as well as on the third appeal to the faculty and staff members of. floor pedestrium. GSU, there are also going to be a few sessions According to Pamela Deal, the associ- that are meant just for the students. ate director for the Emerging Technology "There will be a session on the do's Center, this workshop is important for and don'ts of Facebook, and how to have Special Photo Wimba users utilize computers in and outside of classrooms to correspond. members of the Georgia Southern com- a professional online profile and a session munity. being taught by a Health and Kinesiology "We will showcase new technology that professor titled 'Burning the fat by being we hope to implement at Georgia Southern, fat', which is all about the Nintendo Wii's as well as technology students will face approach to weight loss," Deal said. when they leave GSU and enter the real The event will also have many chances I lOy lyl Q lS M SGA On-Campus Attorney world," Deal said. for students, staff and faculty to win some The Techxpo will also feature 18 ven- of the newest technology products that Over 14 years of Experience dors from the top technology companies vendors will be displaying. worldwide, who will have tables set up all "We will be giving away a desktop com- around the atrium with samples of their puter with an LCD screen, a projector, three ACCIDENTS FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR CRIMES INJURIES DUI • MIP-TRAFFIC new products. iPods, flash drives, and $300 headphones," "For example, Epson, which is a com- Deal said. RESPONSIBILITY -1 take the time to pany that offers projectors, will be here and Along with these prizes, the first 100 explain the law, the court procedures, and will have their brand new projectors avail- people to walk in the door will get a com- the range of possible outcomes because I able for people to see. Faculty members who plimentary t-shirt. care about my clients. are interested in getting a new proj ector for The drawing to win the prizes will be at class and the new screen formats will be able 1 p.m. and the person must be a Georgia to talk with an Epson representative who Southern student, faculty member or staff will answer any questions," Deal said. member to be eligible. GEORGIA Along with Epson, Deal also said some There will also be food and drinks SOU' HERN of the other vendors that will be there provided all day, including pizza and a UNIV RSITY will be Dell, Lingvo, Apple, Gateway and popcorn machine. Verizon. People can come and go in between Each vendor will have their latest prod- classes, meetings, and work schedules. ucts on display for people.to check out. "I really am hoping there are a lot of *FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION* Along with vendor displays, the conven- students in attendance so we can get some Currently enrolled GSU students can tion will also feature many different sessions feedback for the future, and for what they schedule a free, on-campus, initial consulta- that last for about 50 minutes each. want to see next year. The Eagle Techxpo tion with Troy Marsh by calling the Office of The sessions specialize in teaching the is important because it gives people an the Dean of Students at (912) 478-3326. Troy@Marshlawl .com newest forms of technology available for idea of the where GSU and the outside students and faculty members, as well as world will be heading technologically in Also: THE MARSH LAW FIRM sessions geared towards helping students the future," Deal said. 226 SOUTH ZETTEROWER AVENUE prepare for life outside of college. For more information on the sessions, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30458 "The sessions will last from 9 to 4, and vendors, and prizes, visit the Emerging DEDICATED CLIENT EXTRANET (912) 764-7388 or 1 (877) MARSHLAW will be upstairs in the pedestrium. Most Technology's web site at http://academics. WWW,MARSHLAW1.COM of the sessions are being taught by faculty georgiasouthern.edu/etc/index.php. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2008 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY NEWS I PAGE 7 Regents cuts six percent of GSU budget By Sarah Goodwin Regents said. Guest Writer • "The delay of new academic programs, and the elimination of other programs, The Georgia Board of Regents cut six plus the decrease in the number of classes percent of state funding from the current taught by full-time faculty and the reduction budget for 35 of Georgia's colleges and in the number of course offerings will save universities on Tuesday according to recent institutions another $22 million, for a total board reports. System reduction of $123 million for the 35 This cut does not only apply to this year, USG institutions," he said. but is carrying over into the 2009 budget According to a news release presented by as well. the board, colleges statewide are expected to According to the board, Georgia Southern make cutbacks in five broad areas in hopes University's budget sustained a $6 million hit that universities will not have to raise tuition as a result of the board's decision, while the for students. University of Georgia's budget was cut $30 According to the release, the first area million and Georgia Tech sustained a cut of deals with more efficiency in the academic $13 million. and administrative operations, as wellas Due to the recent economic slump, the generating revenue through other sources board was required to cut $ 136 million from besides the state. the University System of Georgia. The board also proposed that universi- Originally, the board was only planning to ties lengthen equipment life and limit the make a five percent reduction, but was forced improvements in libraries. to increase in order to meet Governor Sonny The availability of libraries, computers Perdue's request, according to the board. labs, and student support services will also In order to cope with this recent budget be limited. cut, Georgia universities are not filling all The largest area for cut backs is the cut Special Photo available positions and are holding off on back in personnel and the availability of new some construction. positions on campuses. According to the Board of Regents' plans, The final reductions proposed in the Eagle Village to host Halloween event operational and administrative costs are to be release included a delay in launching new By Ben Carroll hand out candy. slashed in an effort to be more efficient and academic programs and the elimination of Guest Writer Dawn Singleton, the Coordinator of to conserve more on each campus. existing ones as well as the addition of new Student Development Programming and "Personnel are playing a role in the reduc- limits on the number of courses taught by Leadership, will help organize all the activi- tions, with position reductions generating full-time teachers. Things in Eagle Village are about to ties that will go on throughout the night. an additional $24 million in savings," John This could affect the availability of courses get scary as students and volunteers from Singleton made a flyer and sent it to Millsaps, PR representative of the Board of during following semesters. Georgia Southern get ready for "Big Screen the Board of Education to advertise the HALL-o-ween." event. "Big Screen HALL-o-ween" will give Last year's event had over 400 children, . CALENDAR the surrounding youth in Bulloch County and they are hoping for more this year. and the other surrounding areas a chance Admission is one canned food item that Wednesday, October 22 Thursday, October 23 to have trick or treat in a safe environment. will be donated to thelocalfood bank, which The event will be held On Monday, October is currentiy very low on donations. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Time: 12 - 2 p.m. 27, from 5 - 8 p.m. The money needed to sponsor the event Event: Benefits Fair Event: MSC Book Club This event is being put on by Georgia is strictly from the university. Location: Russell Union Ballroom Location: Russell Union 2041 Southern and the Department of University Vickie Hawkins, the director of Univer- Housing. sity Housing, emphasized how important Time: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Time: 12-5 p.m. The volunteers that will help run the this event is to the university and the Event: Mcnair Informational Session Event: Career Services Interviews booths and hand out candy to the children community. Location: Russell Union 2048 Location: Nessmith Lane 2901 will include students, Resident Advisors "It gives the community a chance (R.A.'s), Resident Hall Advisors (R.H.A.'s), to interact with the students," said Mrs. Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. and students of the National Resident Hall Hawkins. "It also helps give students a great Event: Winter Break Trip Info Meeting Event: Student Sustainablility Summit Honorary. opportunity to get leadership experience Location: Russell Union 2071 Location: Nessmith Lane Assembly Hall There will be 10 booths set up at the event and volunteer hours." that will include movie themed games, such "We are always looking for more vol- Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Time: 7 - 9 p.m. as a Spider-Man bean bag toss, face painting, unteers to help run the event," said Mrs. Event: Economic Crisis Forum Event: National Election Forum a popcorn stand, and a haunted house. Singleton. Location: Nessmith Lane Assembly Hall Location: Nessmith Lane The kids will also be able to go trick-or- Any students interested in volunteering treating at the event. for the event or finding out more informa- Time: 6:30 -'8:30 p.m. Time: 7:30 -10:30 p.m. The first floor of Eagle Village will be a tion about the event, call Dawn Singleton at Event: SGA Meeting Event: Big Man On Campus designated trick-or-treat spot where kids (912)478-1064ore-mailheratdsingleton@ Location: Russell Union Theatre Location: Russell Union Ballroom can go door to door and volunteers will georgiasouthern.edu PAGE 8 1 THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2008 'Festival of Trees' to be featured Nov. 17
By Denver Pittman Local businesses, civic organizations, and Staff Writer individuals are encouraged to c.ome out and The Christmas season is a time of giving, decorate a tree. family, and community; for Bulloch County All proceeds for donated trees will be and Georgia Southern University, it is a time placed in a raffle drawn Saturday, November of charity. 22 following the event. On November 17,h, The Nessmith-Lane Kmart, Wal-Mart, and Belk have already Continuing Education Center will hold its' pledged to become involved in 'Festival first 'Festival of Trees,' with hopes of making of Trees,' as well as various other Bulloch it an annual event. county businesses. The event is sponsored by the non-profit Wal-Mart, alone, has played an active- organization that sponsors "Christmas in the role in the "Christmas in the 'Boro" foun- 'Boro": a local charity for underprivileged dation, donating $2,800 for toy expenses children and families. each year. Boxes will be set out in various places According to Greenhaw, over $400 was throughout the community for donations additionally raised last year through the throughout the holiday season. "Coke Wagon": another aspect of the fund- "We receive donations from businesses raiser in which volunteers provide hotdogs, in the community," said Tina Greenhaw, city hamburgers, and Coke for donations to the co-organizer for the charity. cause. The program began with the Marines "Our main concern is that this year may over 15 years ago. be affected by the economy." - The Nessmith-Lane building is one of For a $100 donation, a tree can be the many recent renovations on campus submitted for the entire week of display; that represents an outward example of the for $50, donated trees can be submitted to university's growth. Saturday's raffle. Each tree must be at least "We have such a beautiful building. 7-7.5 feet tall. Hosting the charity was a way to build a Gingerbread houses are invited for display better rapport between the community and free of charge. For more information, please Georgia Southern," said Director of'Festival contact Kelly Pye at (912)-478-5551. of Trees,' Kelly Pye. Admission will be available to the gen- The directors anticipate the Nessmith- eral public at no cost beginning Monday, Lane building to be a successful host to the November 17. annual event. The spirit begins at 1 p.m. and live en- "We are really excited for the community tertainment, refreshments, and Christmas to enjoy our display." stories will accompany the event. Special Photo BEAT Botanical Garden hosts 'Lunch and Learn By Kelli Martin The event is co-sponsored by the Office Sunday, October 20 Kelly Cierra Bigham, 21, Lanier Guest Writer of Sustainability and the College of Science Drive, was arrested for theft by and Technology. Officers issued two traffic warnings shoplifting. The Georgia Southern University Bo- The lunch costs $20 and will be held and assisted seven motorists. tanical Gardens will be hosting a "Lunch at the Botanical Gardens, 1505 Bland Jonathan Robert Corona, 19, and Learn Series" that will start Thursday, Avenue. Officers responded to a drug Falls Court, was charged for an open October 23 at 12 p.m. Reservations are required and can be complaint at Eagle Village'and container, and DUI under 21. Chef Jason Scarboro of Emmas Restau- made by calling the Botanical Gardens at Kennedy Hall. rant will begin the program with Cooking (912)871-1149. Travis Clayton Coxwell, 21, was with Organic and Local Produce. Scarboro Local resident and Georgia Southern A banner was taken from charged with public intoxication. will introduce ways to cook using local, Public Relations professor Barbara Nixon Sweetheart Circle. organic and heathly produce and still make said she will be in attendance, especially Tyler Charles Ford, 20, Clayton the dish taste great. after the newest additions to the garden. Officers investigated two accidents. Lane, was arrested for driving with Relinda Walker of Walker Farms will "When I think of the GSU Botanical a suspended license, DUI under 21, be providing organic produce for lunch, Gardens, I usually just think of a great Two DV recorders were taken from underage possession of alcohol, giving in which Scarboro will be demonstrating place to go for a stroll and photograph the the Carroll Building. false information, and for obstruction several ways to prepare the food. flowers while I'm there. I definitely plan to of justice. "My goal is to make Walker Organic sign up for the 'Lunch and Learn' series," Monday, October 21 Farms sustainable as a farm and as a busi- Nixon said. Darian Vonqueles Palmer, 21, of ness, and to have my farming contribute For more information about where you Rashanique Vali Williams, 19, was Easton Street was arrested for criminal to a healthier environment and a strong can purchase Walker Organic Farms pro- arrested for theft by shoplifting. trespassing. regional food system," Walker said. duce, visit www.walkerorganicfarm.com. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,20081 THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY CLASSIFIEDS I PAGE 9
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By Mark Beavers "The dress code is posted on the door. Staff Writer It says no baggy stuff so that people can't conceal weapons," Sellinger said. Recent hype surrounding alleged racial Sellinger said that when the police profiling at Rude Rudy's on October 2 has showed up, one patron that mentioned caused speculation about what actually having a pistol went to his car and after happened that night. returning, would not let the police search According to the incident report filed his car. by responding Statesboro Police Officer Four patrons involved in the dispute with Andrew Smith, he was responding to a civil Covington were served criminal trespass, at dispute at Rude Rudy's around 10:30 p.m. the request of the Rude Rudy's manager, and on October 2. were banned from the establishment. The report states a verbal argument The report states that all individuals ensued at the door between a Rude Rudy's that were banned left without further employee, Matthew Covington, and sev- incident. eral patrons at approximately 10:21 p.m. Sellinger said that he did not know for that night. sure if any racial profiling goes on at Rude Junior accounting major Lee Sellinger Rudy's, but he also noted that he goes there witnessed the event. about half of the time with a couple of Sellinger said that a group of black pa- black friends. trons of Rude Rudy's started yelling when "There are probably more white people two of their friends were turned away at there, but there are a good percentage of the door for wearing baggy t-shirts and African Americans," Sellinger said. were told to go home and change into ap- Check Gadaily.com for more updates propriate attire. on the story. Special Photo Dykstra's lecture spoke on how people focus more on celebrities than the enviomment. Let it B .M.O.C CNN producer speaks at Nessmith Lane By Mark Beavers about the upcoming election are pushed aside Staff Writer for entertaining news stories. "When you click on a story, it should be Often, news headlines are filled with infor- like casting a vote," Dykstra said meaning the mation about celebrities, political bickering, stories people view should be the ones they but absent are issues that affect the lives of feel are important. everyday people. Dykstra also included the media outlets in CNN Executive Producer Peter Dykstra the blame for why important stories are pushed highlighted some of the problems the world aside. He said that money is a factor in what faces if issues that actually affect people the media runs, and the story that brings in continue to be placed behind entertainment the most money will be what is aired or put Zeta Tau Alpha's 22nd news in his lecture, "Britney vs. the Biosphere: on the Web. Annual Big Man on Campus is being hosted How Reporting on the Fate of the World Gets Dykstra believes that issues that affect Obscured by the More Important Stories," the populace need to be brought into the on Thursday October 23rd in the Russell Tuesday night at the Nessmith-Lane As- forefront. Environmental issues like global Union Ballroom at 7:30pm sembly Hall. warming and the draught in Georgia are often "We are absolutely infatuated with the pushed aside. gaffe, the mistake, what happened 20 years "We have a big problem, and we have You can buy a ticket from: ago. What we aren't hearing about is what sonpewhere around 10 to 30 years to do •The Rotunda [politicians are] going to do about healthcare something about [global warming]," Dykstra and democracy," Dykstra said in reference to said. Dykstra pointed out that many of the •Your Favorite media coverage of the election. worlds water sources could disappear due to BMOC contestant or Dykstra noted that with the rise of the global warming. Internet as a news source, like CNN, decide on "We have the media that can get the mes- •Any ZTA member what issues are most important to the public sage out. We need to start soon," Dykstra by how many clicks an article gets. said. Howmany hits a story has determines what "I thought it was a very relevant discussion, Hope to see you there to help stories news companies decide to run. Dykstra I'm very critical of news," Journalism Professor said that it is partially the public s fault, since Geoff Carr said. support our fight against their hits are part of determining a story's "People are infatuated with these unim- Breast Cancer. significance, that issues like global warming portant stories. It's good to hear someone and important topics, that need to be discussed, come here and say this." WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,20081 THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I PAGE 11
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JaredSiri/STAFF On the court: Jessica Geiger Did you know? Favorite hobbies: is returning at forward for her junior season. 800 rebounds, and becoming a member of the Shopping By Derek Hardge In Geiger's sophomore season, she started in 1000 point club, helping to lead the team to Staff writer 28 of 30 games, averaging 7.1 points with 4.7 State in 2003. Geiger was also named to the Eating Eagles basketball forward Jessica Geiger, rebounds, 26.8 minutes per game, and a high all-county team in basketball, tennis, and Going to the beach from Stone Mountain, Ga., has proven that she of 14 points against Elon (2/04). She also got volleyball. knows what to do on the court, with previous an outstanding nine rebounds on the road at Now returning for her junior season, it's stats that are beyond impressive. Appalachian State (3/01). Geiger completes an safe to say Geiger knows basketball, and has The six-foot-one forward can score, re- average 68 percent of her free throws and 71 a talented history with the sport. bound, block, and steal; Geiger knows the percent of them while in conference play. "I started when I was about 10 years old. game of basketball, and knows what it takes Her freshman season was just as astound- I've played junior high, high school, as well as to win. ing, playing in 31 games, with a career high of AAU for the Georgia Magic," says Geiger. 10 points, going five-for-five from the field, two With the 08-09 season approaching, how is Although contributing on both ends of the Favorite pro-team: steals versus Georgia, hitting a three-pointer in Jessica Geiger feeling about this season? court, Geiger understands what good defense Arsenal is, and knows how to play the game. Playing in the battle between GSU and Elon along with "I really feel excited. We have a lot of youth. her third season for the Eagles, Jessica Geiger six rebounds( 1/06). With six freshmen, we have a younger team. states what her goals were her last two years, Matching that season high Geoger had, six Practice is interesting, and everyone is working "I want to help win the conference, win post rebounds versus Chattanooga (2/19). really hard," said Geiger. Pre-game meal: season conference tournament, and get to the Before becoming an Eagle, Geiger played Any basketball after her collegiate career? Chick-fil-a NCAA tournament at least once." for Parkview High school and was quite the "Probably not, but I would love to play over- Wearing number 34 for the Eagles, Geiger athlete then, setting a school record with over seas!" says Geiger. Want to be the Editor of a new publication ?
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Raja Andrews goes for a reception against Eion earlier this season. Andrews racks up praise ByLeightonMaher So far this year, Andrews has caught 28 Assistant Sports Editor . passes which puts him on pace to break Maurice Bing's GSU record of 39 receptions Georgia Southern football's leading wide in a season. receiver, Raja Andrews, was named the South- Andrews almost broke the record last ern Conferences 'Special Teams Player of the year, recording 38 catches and leaving him Week' for his performance in Saturday's loss one shy of tying Bing. angel / demon nuns/priests to Appalachian State. Also on the horizon for Andrews is the The announcement was made on Monday GSU career receptions record. doctor/nurse togas / greeks by the conference and posted on to their Currently Monty Sharpe holds the record website. at 93 receptions in a career. cops/robbers era costumes Andrews had a total of three kick returns This recordhasstoodforoverl6years and in the game but the accolades come from his so far no one has come within 15 receptions superheroes characters performance returning punts. of breaking it. Andrews returned two punts in the match Currently, Andrews is sitting at 91 recep- pimps/hos & MORE! for a total of 103 yards and one touchdown. tions, leaving him only three catches away The touchdown came on an electrifying from being the leading receiver in GSU 84-yard scamper in the first quarter. history. 489-9946 | Andrews now has a total of eight punt With four games left to go on the schedule returns on the season for 174 yards and one forthe Eagles, both ofthese records are within touchdown. reach for Andrews who can add the records PARTY 107 WEST MAIN ST. The senior also had an impact receiving, on top of his award-winning special teams ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE catching six passes for 97 yards. performance against Appalachian State. IMPRESSIONS The receiving prowess of Andrews has Georgia Southern will travel to Western 2 BLOCKS WEST OF DOWNTOWN INTERSECTION him on the horizon of some other major Carolina this weekend to square off against the accomplishments. Catamounts. Game time is set at 1 p.m.