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Thursday, March 25,2010 Volume 82 • Issue 64 THE Serving Georgia Southern and Statesboro since 1927 G EORG

Presidential candidate Presidential candidate Charles Feagain Alton Standifer ▲ Major: Sociology A Major: Middle Grades Education ▲ Years of experience in SGA: 3 Time to cast A Years of experience in SGA: 2.5

1. What is your responsibility to 1. What is your responsibility to the students of Georgia Southern? the students of Georgia Southern? My responsibility as president to the As the president of the Student students of Georgia Southern is to actively your ballot Government it would be my responsibility represent and convey the voice of student to present concerns from the student population to the administration, city body to the university administration. It council and state leaders on issues that Voting for SGA positions begins Monday is important that student concerns are affect students like budget cuts, student presented in a manner that is professional service, and academic affairs. Editor's note: The George-Anne posed a list of questions to the SGA presidential and follows proper protocol. See FEAGAIN Page 8 candidates. We also asked the candidates to write a column explaining their See STANDIFER Page 8 platforms. Their responses begin on this page.

Jessenia MARTINEZ • guest writer

Beginning Monday students will be able to President Brooks Keel and the vice presidents meet vote for the next Student Government Association with various members of the administration to president and executive board members via voice student concerns. WINGS account. "We do way more than what is outlined Sixty-one candidates are competing for in the SGA Constitution," said SGAs current executive board and senate seats. Each college has Executive Vice-President, Yasmine Enmon, who a certain number of senators in the organization is also heading the elections. "So much time and that represent the students. preparation goes into every action and decision we Once elected, senators serve on committees make on behalf of the student body. Much of the that work with various constituencies including work that SGA officials do is behind the scenes." faculty, staff and divisions such as auxiliary affairs. Ballots can be found on WINGS from March The SGA president meets monthly with GSU 29-31. Results will be announced on April 1.

To vote Inside A Voting runs from March 29-31 A Candidate columns, page 5 A Log on to WINGS A There will be a link on the page For more information for ballots A Visit www.gsuga.com

Finished? Today Friday Contents -News Features 15 478-5246 Recycle this 77|56 74|47 Opinions Classifieds. ... 17 rtess 478-5418 PO Box 8001 0 newspaper! Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Weekend Wrap Sports 478-7113 Statesboro, GA 30460 21 NEWS The George-Anne Thursday, March 25, 2010 Little Caesars opens doors I'M ALL ABOUT ETTING AHEAD THIS SUMMER.

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From the SGA Careers after college STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS The SGA discussed the following items of business The George-Anne is the official student exercise caution'when replying to ads- at their Wednesday, March 24 GSU recruitment coordinator: Finding jobs, newspaper ofjGeorgia Southern particularly those which require a credit meeting: University, owned and operated by GSU card number, other personal information, careers has become more challenging students using facilities provided by the or money in advance of the delivery of ▲ Student Appreciation university. The newspaper is the oldest a product or service. Students are also Kelley NORMAN will end up getting a job eventually. continuously published newspaper in urged to report to the newspaper any Day is April 8 in the Russell guest writer Budget cuts at Georgia Southern Bulloch County and Statesboro, Ga. The suspicious offers which they might see in Union Commons and the newspaper is a designated public forum an ad. Remember, if an offer seems too Rotunda from 10 a.m. until have also made it more difficult for for the Georgia Southern community. good to be true, it probably is. 2 p.m. There will be games In 2008, the unemployment rate Career Services to find full-time jobs Opinions expressed herein are those of the provided from the Dean of among college students was 2.6 for students on campus. student writers and editors and DO NOT DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: The deadline necessarily reflect those of the faculty, for reserving space and submitting Students Office. percent; since jhen, it has nearly Warren Riles, the director of the staff or administration of GSU, the Student advertising copy is Noon, one week prior Media Advisory Board or the University to the intended publication date. For A SGA Vice President for doubled to 5 percent. Career Services at GSU, said that . Heather Scarboro, the there is always a delay factor when System of Georgia. The newspaper is more information, rate cards, sample Academic Affairs Justin published twice weekly, on Tuesdays and publications, contact the advertising Provost Gary Means would recruitment coordinator for Career there's a job opening at the university. Thursdays, during most of the academic manager or student media director. not be able to answer any Services, said that giving students "If they have an open position, year. Any questions regarding content questions about specific they generally wait anywhere from should be directed to the student editor PROOFING/ERRORS/OMISSIONS: The the skills necessary to complete a job by phone at 912.478.5246 or at gaeditor@ newspaper makes every reasonable effort class or program cuts search is the office's primary goal, 60 days to six months before they georgiasouthern.edu. Readers may access to cqrrect and complete information until the budget has been but the nations economy has made will fill it," he said. the newspaper and its archives at www. in advertisements. However the finalized. gadaily.com. advertiser is responsible for any errors this job more difficult. Riles also mentioned that for in advertisements and its liability for A The school's calendar "We have had less employer students who need jobs on campus, ADVERTISING:The newspaper accepts adjustments is limited to the amount committee is considering turnout with career fairs," she said. there are other opportunities. advertising as a community service to help of space the error occupied in the ad. Further, the newspaper is not responsible having a "May-mester." defray publication costs. Inquiries should Employers are still hiring, He said, "If you're in a science be directed to the ADS or PAGES, P.O. Box for any damages caused due to an ad's A Funding requests for the Scarboro mentioned, but they are or technology field, professors 8001, Georgia Southern Universtiy, or by omission form a particular edition and spending less money on recruitment. are always looking for research calling 912.478.5418 or 912.478-0566. You its responsibility solely is to reschedule biology club and the student can fax any questions to 912.478.7113 or the ad in the next regular edition at the affiliation of the American "They're being a lot more selective assistants." e-mail [email protected]. regular advertising rates. Chemical Society. in their hiring," Scarboro said. Although the economy is down, She also added that employers Riles did point to a silver lining DISTRIBUTION:The newspaper is CIRCULATION INFORMATION: Mail A Applications for the distributed free to the community of GSU. subscriptions are not available at this time. Director of Auxiliary Affairs will not hesitate to get rid of the regarding the state of the economy However, readers may visit our web site for have already been received. resume with the slightest mistake. for unemployed students. COLOPHONE: The newspaper is printed free access to current and past issues. Visit Scarboro recommended that "New opportunities will blossom by The Statesboro Herald.Publishing Co. in- www.gadaily.com to view online issues. Plans are in place to have Statesboro, Ga. Body copy in The George- The George-Anne is distributed free of the new director begin work students "get as much experience as when the economy is bad," Riles said. Anne is 10 point Minion Pro on 12 leading. charge on the Georgia Southern campus during the' summer. possible before graduation" in order Because the amount of employers Standard headline size is 40 point News and surrounding areas. to stand out and appeal to employers. coming to the campus of GSU has Gothic MT. For more information about A The President's Task the newspaper, please call 912.478.7459, NOTICE: Readers may pick up one free Force on Program Review, She also said that students with diminished, career services has been or e-mail the the director of student media copy, and a second for a roommate which will determine the most experience will have better able to offer more opportunities to [email protected]. or acquaintance, at distribution sites. Additional copies are 50 cents each what programs would be chances of getting interviews or jobs. students interested in non-profit, SUPPORT: The George-Anne is funded and are available at the Williams Center. eliminated in the event of Scarboro said she likes to remind military and government work. primarily through revenue from However, unauthorized removal of budget cuts, is being formed students that getting a job is a He also said that a weakened advertisements placed in the paper and additional copies from a distribution site by GSU President Brooks receives additional support, in part, from constitutes theft under Georgia law, a process that takes weeks, months economy can be good for the Student Activities Budget Committee. misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine Keel, according to SGA and sometimes a year. unemployed students because it and/or jail time. Editors will seek to have President Samantha Young. "I think what's most frustrating allows for focus on the process of STUDENTS BEWARE: The George- any person(s) who removes more than Anne screens all advertisements prior the authorized number of copies from A Clips from the SGA for me is seeing the students so getting a job at a much slower pace. to publication.The magazine strives to distribution sites prosecuted to the full Executive Committee debate frustrated," she said. Riles said, "It depends on whether accept ads for legitimate products and extent of the law. can now be viewed online at Scarboro also said that students you have a positive outlook on life or services only. Students are urged to www.gsusga.com. should remain positive, because they a negative outlook." EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON GADAILY.COM What's your view? 4 Editor Blogs and contests Call or e-mail us at: March 25, Archives from past editions (912)GSU-5246 2010 VIEWS Submission instructions for Letters to the Editor! [email protected]

Our View IHEUE THEy ARE yovR CAHPXVATBS FOK ffassxpetrr < This election affects you Qf S6?Ay ALTON STM4DTF£R M/p <^.HAZLes IFEA&AXM _ In recent weeks, it has become committees that can have apparent that many students input on issues such as campus don't really know about restaurant selection, parking and the Georgia Southern Student transportation, core curriculum Government Association or the makeup and recently, budget work that the organization does. cuts. With elections just around Imagine if 100 million people the corner, students don't need called in to vote for their favorite to treat SGA elections like a American Idol competitor, but popularity contest as most do only 30 million people voted in a with the Homecoming court. U.S. presidential election. Would Students need to make well- citizens really want 30 million informed decisions about people speaking for 300 million the people who they elect to people? Probably not. represent them. Then, why should students be However, more students seem happy with only 1,700 students to pay attention to Homecoming choosing representatives for than SGA. In 2009, nearly 6,000 nearly 20,000 students? students voted for Homecoming It's not that hard to cast Queen while only 1,700 voted in your vote for your SGA the SGA elections. representatives. All you do is Surrender, the fight is over This election has seen load a ballot on WINGS and campaigns run primarily online select the candidates of your Actually, as another guy named John Democrats' want!" Not so much, actually. Thomas through Web sites and Facebook. choice. To learn more about the once said, "I've not yet begun to fight!" chances in - Ferraro of Reuters reported Monday There has been no visible candidates, visit www.gsusga. And neither, it seems, have the states. 2010; a CBS that it's actually 50 percent against the campaign push throughout com. Ten states so far seem ready to show poll showed bill that passed, with 40 for it - again, - campus with sheet signs and If you can take the time why this bill was just about the worst that, while how anyone can not have an opinion flyers as in Homecoming. to determine who will best thing that could've happened to Obama. somehow half the at this point is beyond me. And again, Six thousand students voted represent themselves in Paulson Supposedly, the bill passed by the country is either this is Reuters, not Beck or Rush or for someone to receive a crown Stadium during the homecoming House on Sunday would take effect on ill-informed Hannity. That means that, even if those and a scholarship but only 10 game, then it should not be a the first of January 1,2011. That's what or incredibly remaining ten votes came down in favor John DiPietro is percent of the entire student problem for you to click the the bill's language states. However, at indecisive, the a junior political of the bill, there's a statistical dead heat population chose the students names of candidates and make least ten states are planning to sue, in other half is science major in the polls, not the "overwhelming to represent them on important your voices heard. part, or as a team, starting before the ink overwhelmingly from John's Creek, majority" of Americans Pelosi has Ga. He is a staff is even dry on Obama's John Hancock. against Pelosi columnist for The told us about. And while the majority That's just what's been confirmed. Many and Harry Reid George-Anne, of those who are suing so far are others are'already brewing, and the - my money is Republican, at least one solidly liberal high-end estimate says that we could that the second half is the half that will state is as well - Washington. Funny GEORGE-ANNE Phone: 912-478-5246 see 37 or 38 state parties suing the vote in November; think about it. The how one of the Senator seats up this Spring 2010 Editorial Board government - that's enough to ratify an Democrats won't likely be around next year is from that very state. KEITH WARBURG executive editor, student media Amendment, by the way. If those states year to fix any problems unless the So, while the SS Pelosi may have [email protected] are successful, the bill may be in limbo health bill is able to take effect AND be won the first batde, the HMS DNC may CHARLES MINSHEW editor-in-chief well past the date that it would take effective. Further, what passed Sunday have a few more holes plunged in by [email protected] effect, if it isn't killed outright on a fast took most of the last year-and-a-half of the cannons, and it's quite possible that KATHERINE KENNEDY managing editor track through the appeals process. legislative time; if the Supreme Court the treasure that Obama has secured [email protected] You're probably saying, "So what?" shot it down, there's no time for the this weekend could turn out to be scrap KELSEY DECKER news editor If you supported the bill, you're Democrats to salvage it this year, and no metal, making it all for naught. Don't [email protected] probably thinking that it won't mean a one left to do so next year. expect me to stop my criticisms. I'm DANIEL FITZGERALD assignments editor thing; they can just pass a new version You're probably thinking, "John, this with Mr. John Paul Jones on this one, [email protected] later. Sorry, but no. I have seen liberal is just more Republican obstructionism even if his cousin Davy tries to drag me news sources who are wary about the of a bill that the American people really down. Thursday, March 25, 20K www.gadaily.com VIEWS 15 Presidential candidates address students Feagain: Committed to open government Standifer: Platform in one word - service

My goal as President is to offer specific has been made and we Hello, my name is Alton Standifer and the student body and measurable goals that can be tested throughout are closer now than I am a candidate for the office of President not just those of the our administrations term. For too long, lofty ever to eliminating all of the Student Government Association of organization. promises followed by no action have plagued our cuts to the USG and to Georgia Southern University. Three years As the president SGA and in turn, our students. Georgia Southern. The ago as I entered our prestigious institution of the Student On the issues of transparency, I am committed fight over budget cuts I was amazed at the level of leadership Government to an open and honest government willing to will not end this semester potential that was available to our students. Association I want provide the resources necessary to illustrate a either. As the recession As a young ambitious freshmen, I dove right to do some fun commitment to clarity when it comes to the continues, this process into several of those available opportunities. things with our Charles A. Feagain Over the course of some failures and several Alton M. Standifer organization. We want money and responsibility SGA is accountable may repeat around the is a candidate is a candidate for same time next year. The successes I have come to realize the true to make meetings for. The night I am sworn into office, I will issue president of the for president an executive order requiring all SGA budgets be Student Government fight for GSU will carry essence of leadership and what is required of of the Student more enjoyable and published online within two weeks. All allocations Association. on through another those that truly seek to lead. Government productive for those Association. to student organizations will be written as a academic year and we are Now at the forefront of my fourth year at that attend them. This resolution and published online as acts of SGA for prepared to successfully defend the "Large-Scale Georgia Southern I have been compelled to includes relaxing the up-tight feeling that so all students to see where their money is going. By Small-Feel" of Georgia Southern. culminate these skills that I have gained and many of our meetings have. We also want establishing these protocols students will know As president I will give the power back to put them to use for the students of Georgia to reach out to campus and make them a what is going on in their SGA at all times. the Senate, and will continue working with Southern. In an effort to lead and learn I part of what is going on in SGA and have On relations with the city of Statesboro, We City officials. Georgia Southern, the University am now seeking to make positive decisions them attend some of these meetings to must continue the work of predecessors before of Erk Russell, Chris Clark, Jon Simpson, and for our students through the position of which we I speak of. I think that we can also us. In 2007 1,000 student voter registrations were Bruce Grube always made the biggest difference President of the Student Government give back to our campus by attempting to challenged and nearly blocked. We will encourage in the lives of the Georgia Southern students Association. It is my hope that students will serve a wider variety of out students. We the City Council to pass a resolution naming the when we lead not by pride, but by principle, not become more involved in the decisions that want to make the daily life of our students SGA President an ex-officio member of the City by calculation, but by conviction. I am running affect them and they can begin to do this less stressful and more productive. Along Council, while also encouraging the lowering of for the presidency of the Student Government by being a part of the decision as to who with the topics listed above we seek to be the minimum required age to run back from 25 to because that's the University the students want will represent them in the upcoming year as strong liaison between the students and the 21. Additionally, we will work with both the city again. A University that doesn't just offer the SGA president. administration of the university. Students council and Probate Judge Lee Deloach on getting "Large-Scale Small-Feel" as a slogan, but a real As I make a run for presidency I would should know that their administration is plans on paper to establish a polling precinct on and meaningful academic life, the spirit of which like to involve you all in the thought process committed to providing student the best campus. will assist Georgia Southern in combating the of those that are running on The Standifer experience possible. On the budget I am inspired by the progress threats of budget cuts, tuition hikes, limited Ticket. Our platform is not one of wordy In closing I want to leave you with this made by groups like the Georgia Students for classes, and our carbon footprint. I will continue and misleading phrases but instead can be saying that I think should resemble the Higher Education who aggressively lobbied to send this message to lawmakers in Atlanta to understood by one simple word - service. thoughts of our students; "Good, Better, on behalf of students against the budget cuts. I remind them that "We matter" and "Our Future We understand that there is a job to do and Best, Never let it rest, until your good is dedicated half of my spring break to rally against is Georgia's Future". I am asking for your support, we want to make sure it gets done. We come better and your better is best." As elections budget cuts at the state capital and stayed to not just now, but through the years to come as we into this race to represent the students of approach I hope that you will choose personally meet with state representatives on continue to preserve the Georgia Southern that Georgia Southern in a positive light and candidates that truly want the best for the what these cuts would mean to GSU. Progress we all know and love. address the issues that are most important to students of Georgia Southern University.

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The G-A staff takes "Yes, if you have the ability 'Yes, because it can save to the Pedestrium "I don't think people should "Yes, because after you be forced to, but you could pass away, you can still help to help someone, you should ives." to get the student, really help people." someone else." always take that chance." Mason Witaker, freshman faculty and staff's Tyler John, freshman Brittany Harrington, senior Christian Jordan, junior business take on things. chemical engineer broadcasting broadcasting 61 VIEWS The George-Anne Thursday, March 25, 2010

Letter to the Editor

Sacrificing sports Now, I am not saying we need to go renovate these things because not the answer obviously now is not the time. Editor: But as programs like the nursing I am writing this in response program experiences state of the to the article I read in Thursday's art facilities, the athletic program is (March 11,2010) edition of the struggling to keep up with everyone George-Anne, a letter to the editor else. Many times athletics are the with the title "Ridiculous to sacrifice face of the university. When many nursing for athletics." I am writing people think of GSU they think of this to defend the athletic program football excellence and tradition, six at GSU and all that it means and national championships. stands for. What can bring people together In regards to the nursing in times of crisis? That is sports program, yes, it is one of the top and athletics. Say GSU experiences notch programs in the state and the success in football this year, maybe country, but believe me, athletics even add a seventh national have been hurt a long time, and I championship, people would tend believe the proposed budget cut to to forget about all the trouble that is the athletic program is detrimental going around with budgets and rally already with GSU having one of the around one point - our beloved Remembering Charles Crouch lowest athletic budgets in FCS and Eagles. I am tired of seeing athletics the Southern Conference. I have get swept under the mat and people long stood by my side that GSU taking shots at it because they are Losing a mentor is always difficult. as-historians depleted strength to reach students athletics has been left in the dust athletics. It is especially hard when it's a mentor who were until the very end. as other parts of the campus have Yes, academics are the top who is there for you when you finally not afraid of Thinking about Dr. Crouch has grown and new buildings have been priority for anything, but athletics figure out what you want to be known intellectual forced me to think about my time as a put into effect. Heck, our soccer are what can bring people together for during the rest of your life. Dr. discussion and graduate student at Georgia Southern. field doesn't even have lights, so in turbulent times like we are in Charles Crouch, a professor in the inquiry. When he discovered that I was a we can't play games at night. Our right now. I love GSU, and I love our history department, was one such He reminds graduate student here, and was taking beloved Hanner Fieldhouse is stuck athletic program, and sacrificing it is mentor for me during the recent me now his Modern France class in the spring in the 1970s, and Paulson has more not the answer to our problem. portions of my academic career. of another semester of 2009, he congratulated me. of a Division II look to it than a Garrett Kee, sophomore I first had him for a course on professor Robert Greene I was pleased that he was happy for Division lAA stadium. sports management major the French Revolution in the fall of who had an II is a graduate me to be in the program. I also knew, student in history 2007. It was one of the most difficult important from Augusta, however, that since he'd taught me history courses Id ever had for several role in my life. Ga. He is a guest before, he would expect even more out reasons. One, since my interests Very soon, it columnist for The of me. I was eager for the challenge, George-Anne. have always touched upon American will be three and loved every minute of learning history, taking a class on a European years since Peter Christopher, a about France from 1815 until the eve Weekly Poll history subject was something out of wonderful and beloved professor in the of the First World War. It was in this the ordinary for me. More than that, department of writing and linguistics, course that he developed the illness at GADaily.com however, Dr. Crouch demanded of all passed away. He also got his students that would strike him down later on. **v- his students - both undergraduate and to think of themselves as professionals, Even with this knowledge, however, What is your thought on the Tim McGraw concert? graduate students - maximum effort in in this case as true, accomplished Dr. Crouch continued to push all of order to do well in his class. fiction writers. In both cases, the two us to be better students and better • I can't wait for him to get here! 59.8% I received a B in the course. To this men asked more of their students than historians. day, I've never been more proud to those students were often willing to ask The department of history will • I think it is costing the university receive a B in a class. He could always of themselves. miss a man like Dr. Crouch. Indeed, a fortune. 11.0% tell when I slacked off just a little on In many ways,-the two men were anytime a professor is lost before his • This is soooooo lame ... 10.0% my writing, and he always demanded similar. Both, until their dying days, or her time, students, faculty, and staff that I sharpen my intellectual focus sought to teach students as much as are all losing out. What is comforting is • Someone else should have been invited. 8.1% during classroom discussions and possible. It was painful to see both the fact that those professors who leave • I don't really care because I won't be in my writings. What Dr. Crouch of these men, who were often full of this Earth before their time are not going to the concert. was trying to do for me, and for my humor and life, pass before my eyes. forgotten. The students they helped to 6.2% classmates, was getting us to not think However, it was also uplifting, in the shape and mold carry a piece of them • Other. 4.8% simply as students, but as historians. sense that these two men loved to wherever they go. That is the mark of a Dr. Crouch wanted us to see ourselves teach so much, that they used their true teacher. For next week's poll question, visit GADaily.com. Thursday, March 25, 2010 www.gadaily.com NEWS 17 r ^v Sophomore's 5K event supports COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS organ donation TEXTBOOK BROKERS Patrick STOKER guest writer

A 5K walk/run will take place at Georgia Southern to raise money for a non-profit organization. Hie organization, Donate Life America, is Your FINANCIAL AID focused on educating the public on the need for organ, eye and tissue donation, as well as encouraging others to become organ donors IS NOT JUST FOR THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE! themselves. NOR IS YOUR HOPE SCHOLARSHIP! The event will take place on March 27 at 6 p.m. at the RAC Coming pavilion on GSUs campus. Soon The event was mostly ▲ Local organized by Taryn Mason, organ a sophomore history major, recipient TEXTBOOK BROKERS who became interested in encourages the organization when her students to WE WILL HONOR YOUR FINANCIAL AID AND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP! younger brother received a "give life" kidney transplant from their Using your Financial Aid or Hope Scholarship at TEXTBOOK BROKERS father. not only saves you a tremendous amount of money up front. A registration table will be set up where But, shopping with us will also put more money in your pocket attendees can register to become organ donors. Participants are encouraged to raise money when you receive your refund check! through sponsors. For every $5 a participant collects from sponsors, they will receive a ticket for a raffle to be held that day. NO GIMMICKS, JUST SUPER LOW PRICING Don Corleone's will provide food that day. Your off campus Bookstore "One of [Don Corleone's] chefs is on dialysis, so they offered to set up a food vendor and whatever money they receive that day, they have offered to give a percentage of their profits," said Mason. We Buy TextBooks, Clickers, & Calculators Back Year Round ! Participants will be entertained with music as well as a bounce house. Mason said she encourages people to attend to learn more about organ and tissue donation. "Its important that people know the truths Find us at For up to the minute savings about [organ and tissue donation] and not the myths," said Mason. There will be a $10 registration fee for each TBBrokerGSU TextBook Brokers @ GSU participant. Teams may also be organized for the event. Each team is encouraged to raise at least $300. All proceeds will go to the Donate Life America We are located on the corner of organization, which operates entirely by funds Chandler Rd. & Georgia Ave. from membership and general contributions. Anyone interested in participating in the walk/ Look For Tke Blue Neon Si£n run can obtain a registration form from the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, located in Russell Union. They can also request 1598 CHANDLER RD. STATESBORO, GA 30458 PHONE: 912-225-1400 a form by e-mailing [email protected]. 81 NEWS. The George-Anne Thursday, March 25, 2010

challenged in the 2007 Statesboro City Council the council understand the asset that Georgia FEAGAIN Elections. Though progress has been made STANDIFER Southern is to the Statesboro community and from page 1 with relations between the SGA and the City from page 1 they yearn to work with us on any projects Council, we must continue to further push for It is also my responsibility to ensure that the I have closely observed the manner in that we should need collaboration on. It will representation with the city by encouraging rules and regulations of the SGA are enforced ■ which these events take place and feel that I be a goal of mine to have a representative the passing of a resolution within the council in the areas of legislation, reporting, and the would be a great leader to continue to build from the executive board at a minimum of naming the SGA president as a permanent ex- funding of student organizations. Finally, it a strong relationship with the administration 50 percent of the council's meetings. I feel officio member of the City Council of Statesboro. is my responsibility to set an example for the and work with them to address the concerns that if they see that we are interested in what Additionally, we will work with the council and rest of the student-centered community that of the students. I also would like to keep all generally goes on in the city they will be even Probate Judge -Deloach to establish plans on embraces the mission of this university. students involved and in the loop as to what more enthusiastic to work with us on our paper for finally getting a voting precinct on the is taking place not only in our university but own projects. 2. How will your administration campus of Georgia Southern. Finally, we will improve the transparency of the SGA? also to things that are taking place within the 4. What do you see as the most maintain the goal of having one on-campus City Student Government Association. pressing issue facing GSU students? First, I will issue an executive order the day Council meeting per semester. I am sworn in requiring all SGA budgets be 2. How will your administration Currently one of the most pressing issues 4. What do you see as the most published on our website for all of GSU to see. improve the transparency of the SGA? facing not only the students of Georgia pressing issue facing GSU students? Additionally, every student organization we fund This is an issue that I think I can only do Southern University but all the students of The most pressing issue facing the students will be posted as a bill so all students can see half of the work on. Information that pertains the University System of Georgia would be of Georgia Southern is preserving the same what organization is getting what money for what to the Student Government is currently the looming budget cuts. This is something GSU we have come to know and love. While a program. Finally, we'll restore the power granted readily available to the students that are that we must keep a close eye on and know few have conceded that students will have to be in our constitution back to the senate when seeking it. I will continue to provide this that it is important for us to stay abreast disappointed with the devastation of the cuts, it comes to matters of budget writing for the information to those that have an interest in as to what is taking place and what we can the entire Feagain ticket stands behind specific future. First the Financial Advisory Committee it. I think it is unfair to say that SGA is not do to make sure that we as college students policy alternatives that can be implemented on will review the current budget and make transparent just because students don't know are treated fairly. As it pertains to Georgia the state level which can erase ALL budget cuts recommendations to the full senate, followed specifics about the internal works of the Southern, we need to continue to stay active to GSU. Critics have called for an increase in our by the full senate voting on our budget before it organization. As the president I would have in the discussions and the decisions that we tuition, which some believe to be embarrassingly appears before the Activity Budget Committee readily available any public information that make here on our campus as budget cuts are cheap, however, taking into consideration the two which approves all budgets in the Student Affairs any student or senator was seeking. concerned. President Keel is doing a great job and Enrollment Management Division. hundred dollar institutional fee the university has of keeping all Georgia Southern stakeholders seen, the students are already reeling from a 10 3. How you will improve the 3. How you will improve the informed on what is taking place, and how percent increase in tuition over the past year. The relationship between Georgia relationship between Georgia Southern his administration plans to address the issue. Feagain Ticket chooses to unite in opposition to Southern and the City of Statesboro? and the City of Statesboro? For this, we as a student body owe them a any cuts and any tuition hikes on students. From time to time I attend the meeting of huge "Thank You." This issue is one I have been committed to the City Council. I have also been in lunch since being a freshman senator at a time when meetings with the current and previous over one thousand student voters were publicly More responses at GADaily.com. mayors of Statesboro. Mayor Brannen and More responses at GADaily.com.

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The George-Anne Photography staff held a contest over the break to see who could take the best Spring Break photo. Photographers who submitted photos were Nico Adams, Brandilyn Brown, Rob Eakins, Deborah Inskeep and Caitlin Newman. All entries were wonderful and we thank each and every one of our photographers for all the hard work they put into their pictures that go into each and every edition of the George-Anne. Top Left: Second place is Rob Eakins HI with his photo from 4 - Arches National Park in Moab, Utah

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Shannon STUART freely. He was a masterful guest writer speaker and thinker." Crouch had a fervent Georgia Southern lost a valuable professor, passion for learning and colleague and friend on Tuesday, March 16 broadening horizons, when Associate Professor Charles Crouch lost both of which he tried his battle with pancreatic cancer. to instill in all of his "Professor Crouch was a fine colleague, students. excellent teacher and generous friend," History Allison said, "[I History professor Department Chair William Allison said. "We wish people knew] Charles Crouch of course knew about his illness and could see that he truly believed passed away the toll it had taken on him, but I think most of in the fact that we are March 16 after losing his battle us did not expect him to pass so soon." part of a diverse global with pancreatic Crouch came to GSU in 1993, and during community, and that cancer. his 17 years as a GSU history professor, he to understand that instilled his passion and eagerness for learning community, we must in many students who took his classes. understand its history. Inside "He was very respectful and treated Otherwise, we have no A Columnist Robert students as equals — he treated everyone as direction in our world. Greene if*.«,»...... an equal," Crouch's graduate assistant Heidi Much of his career here reflects on King said/ "Some professors approach the at Georgia Southern relationship classroom with a facade of superiority and was about ensuring with Crouch, overt professionalism that separates themselves students left Statesboro page 6. from the student. Dr. Crouch welcomed and with a meaningful global encouraged his students and peers to speak perspective." Botanical Garden's spring festival takes place Saturday Pregnancy Center Alii BRENNER Visitors can also purchase fresh produce at student media intern Whirligig. "The farmers from the farmer's market will The second annual Whirligig festival will be be coming with their produce. We will have held at Georgia Southerns Botanical Garden eggs for sale but no other vendor has indicated on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. what they are going to bring," Tucker said. "Whirligig is our annual spring festival In addition to eating the produce, there will Pregnant? and plant sale," Kathy Tucker, the education be a vendor to serve lunch, but food from the coordinator for the Botanical Gardens, said. vendor is not free. "We will have plants and crafts, produce, "You can come and have a picnic lunch if Free and Confidential Testing and children's activities and a special performance you'd like. We don't have picnic tables, but by Appleseedz. He does a wild and crazy we will have chairs available. No alcohol is Counseling. Off Campus Location. performance about trees." allowed, however," Tucker said. Besides Appleseedz, who takes the stage at Besides the events specifically offered for Hot Line: 9AM-9PM 912.764.4303 both 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Chris Mitchell from Whirligig, the barn will be open. Pladd Dot Music is bringing a School of Rock "The Rural Life Museum will be open for Appointments Only. band consisting of high school bands. visitors to come through and look at the farm Craft tables featuring blankets, picture exhibits," said Tucker. "The whole event is frames, and little girls' dresses among other free unless you purchase something from the 106-B Oak Street, Statesboro, Georgia • www.choicesoftheheart.org • 912.764.4303 items will be set up throughout the event. vendors or food." 141 ADVERTISEMENT www.gadaily.com Thursday, March 25, 2010

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All Day Botanical Garden Spring Festival: Whirligig Festival and Plant Sale, GSU Botanical Garden 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~ Women's Empowerment Conference, Continuing Education Building 2:30 p.m. Georgia Southern Baseball vs. UNC Greensboro, J.I. Clements Stadium

Sunday, March 28th 1:30 p.m. Georgia Southern Baseball vs. UNC Greensboro, J.I. Clements Stadium

Monday, March 29th 7:15 p.m. The John Humma Cinema Arts Series Presents "Revanche," Russell Union Theater

Tuesday, March 30th 6:00 p.m. Georgia Southern Baseball vs. North Florida, J.I. Clements Stadium 7:00 p.m. GSU Unplugged, Russell Union Starbucks

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File photos/special photo Eagle Entertainment chose six student dance teams to perform alongside the Jabbawockeez during their performance. Their talents and performances will range from hip-hop to swing.

Vincent GARRETT • guest writer dance competition at homecoming, The Swing President Megan Bowen was Zeta Tau The Jabbawockeez will be skeptical about the call she received Alpha Dance performing at Hanner Fieldhouse Cats Society from Eagle Entertainment. on April 8, and a few local talents "At first we said we didn't have Team will be performing with them. The Swing Cats Society is enough time to prepare, but when expected to bring the unique form he told us we'd be performing with Eagle Entertainment has chosen Zeta Tau Alpha sorority has of swing dance they did in the step the Jabbawockeez we were excited six dance groups consisting of had a dance team for about six and honored to have been asked," students to open the show for the show. years, .but they only recently The group has been doing small she said. first winners of MTV's "America's decided to perform in the Doo performances at the rotunda for This time Bowen says they have Best Dance Crew." Dah Step Show. After that passerby since 1997, but for the fewer performers who will be in the According to James Kicklighter, performance, the group is ready six members who performed at show, but audiences can expect a Public Relations Coordinator for to return with the same energy. the step show it was their first time cleaner, and different routine than Eagle Entertainment, The Doo Dah Lauren Levy, who has danced competing. After winning the before. Step Show played a large part in the with the team for four years, was talent that was selected to perform. elated to get the opportunity to "We looked over the perform with the Jabbawockeez. performances and chose the Step category. She says the attendees can expect winners from that step show and Pi Kappa According to Pi Kappa Alpha another great performance that is the groups who would provide member Rob Roberts, fans can fast-paced and upbeat. well-rounded entertainment," he Alpha and expect a mixture of their winning said. step technique along with some After hearing of their selection Zeta Tau dance steps. They intend to mix it Tickets on sale now at the University to perform with the Jabbawockeez, up this time with this performance Store (prices may increase at the door of the event) Paul Tenzel recalls one group Alpha which will be choreographed expecting a prank. by Roberts along with Zeta Tau "They said they didn't believe This group of one fraternity, Alpha member Austin Shinall, $5: student admission me," he said. "Some just screamed and one sorority came together "Everyone knows what the $10: floor seating (exclusive hysterically." only a week prior to their Jabbawockeez do," said Roberts, to students) Make sure to check the Tuesday, performance at the Doo Dah Step "and we can't wait to be on stage March 30 edition for the names of Show and managed to win the with them." $15: general admission the other three groups performing. 161 FEATURES www.gadaily.com Thursday, March 25, 2010 Criticism and transformation George-Anne & Joe Come and jump start your morning with a Cultural critic bel hooks to speak at cup of Joe and a George-Anne in hand. GSU about race, g ender and class Starting <§> 7:30am, every Thursday at the Gazebo between the Union and the Library. Derek JOYCE finally black women. Their unique view was staff writer left unheard until relatively recently. Bell hooks was born Gloria Jean Watkins Renowned cultural critic bell hooks will be on September 25, 1952 in Hopkinsville, giving a lecture in the Russell Union Ballroom Kentucky. Raised in a working class family tonight at 7 p.m. The lecture will also be with five siblings, hooks lived through all simulcast in the Russell Union forms of discrimination and Theater using a live projection. cruelty. Hooks' appearance is courtesy of Although hooks is mainly the Multicultural Student Center. known as a feminist thinker, This lecture will focus on she also covers a broad range bringing awareness to how of topics including gender, Sponsored by: MEC Americans to think about class, race, teaching and the Gto*ciA 5ouiH«itH themselves in terms of race, significance of media for gender, and class. Furthermore, contemporary culture. Hooks' by bringing awareness to these bell hooks alias derives from the names of issues, hooks aims to help her mother and grandmother people rise above the issues and resolve them. respectively. "She's a cultural critic who really does The all lower-case spelling is from her a good job of examining pop culture and philosophy that what is important is the academia as it relates to race class and "substance of books, not who I am," said gender," said Consuela Ward, the director of hooks. Cornel West, a famous American student affairs for the MSC "What cultural philosopher, critic, author, actor and civil critics do is bring topics that are discussed rights activist, calls hooks "the most prolific in academia into open spaces because it intellectual of her generation—a bold and concerns all of us." courageous writer who probes the neglected Despite the view of hooks as a black dimensions and dark corners of our culture." feminist speaker, this lecture is intended for Beyond public lectures, hooks has pub- people of all demographics. lished over thirty books and numerous "In order to consider yourself educated, scholarly and mainstream articles, ap- you need to look at a situation in many peared in several documentary films. Her first book, Ain't I a Woman: Black Women different ways. What cultural critics do is and Feminism (1981) was named one of study our culture, not necessarily to study the "twenty most influential women's subculture for the sake of those subcultures, books of the last twenty years" by Pub- lishers Weekly in 1992. Her other books but in a larger text so we can all understand include Feminist Theory: From Margin to each other. For men to understand life from Center (1984), Yearning: Race, Gender, a feminine lens makes them much broader of and Cultural Politics (1990), Killing Rage: Ending Racism (1995), Feminism is for a person because they are not looking at the Everybody: Passionate Politics (2000), and world in tunnel vision," said Ward. Soul Sister: Wtmen, Friendship, and Fulfill- One example used by hooks for looking ment (2005). Hooks has also appeared in the films Black Is... Black Ain't (1994). through different cultural lenses is the issue Cultural Criticism and Transformation of women's suffrage. When the right to vote (1997), My Feminism (1997), / Am a Man: was given, it was first given to white men, Black Masculinity in America (2004), and then white women, then black men and Is Feminism Dead? (2004). Got something to sell? TIMEWASTERS Visit Gadaily.com to post a 17 classified ad. It's free for . March 25, CLASSIFIEDS & COMICS students and faculty! 2010

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▲ GSU baseball lost to South Carolina in 13 innings, 8-5 Eagles begin spring practice Tuesday night.

A GSU baseball will host a three-game series against UNC Greensboro beginning on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m.

A GSU track & field will host the GSU invitational at the Erk Russell Athletic Park on .. Saturday, March 27.

A GSU softball will travel to Special Photo Appalachian State for a three- The GSU football team began spring practice on Monday to prepare for the 2010 season. game series this weekend GSU News Service in understanding and learning the offense. continue to get better each day," said Monken. beginning with a double- Monken also impressed upon his squad that "It was a learning day, in shorts, no contact, and header on Saturday, March 27. On Monday, March 22, the Georgia the standards need to be set and kept high. that's tough, but it is good to get those days in Southern football team began its first spring "I am not lenient on anything; mistakes, and guys have to learn, but I'm looking forward practice. Eagles' Head Coach Jeff Monken effort, I am not lenient at all," said Monken. to getting those guys in gear and seeing some A GSU tennis will travel to assessed his team after their first day. "I don't want our coaches to be lenient and I contact Thursday." Davidson on Saturday, March 27 "It was probably what I thought it might hope our players don't feel like they can loaf or During these 15 days of spring practice, before heading to Appalachian be. We have a long way to go, a lot of learning. go half-speed because it is shorts. I want them Monken has emphasized that teaching the State on Sunday, March 28. When you change systems completely, it is to be mentally in tune to everything that is fundamentals is the first, and most critical part, going to take some time," said Monken. "There going on. I want them to listen and learn every in changing the systems on both offense and is a learning curve and I hope our guys will coaching point. To me that's part of effort, it's defense. A GSU football announced keep working, I hope they will work hard in the mental effort. There's not going to be any Monken said he was pleased that the effort the classroom part of it, to learn, so they can leniency. We're going to keep the standards was better from day one to day two of practice that quarterback Lee Chappie, at least go to the right spot, block the right guy, high and try and be demanding. I understand and noted there were fewer mistakes than running back Adam Urbano and get in the right gap, play in the correct coverage, there are going to be mistakes, and there will GSU's first practice. Thursday's practice will linebacker J.B. Snippy will not and when we get that accomplished, we'll get a be." continue with the emphasis on fundamentals return to the team next year. better idea of who can really play and help us." With the return of the option and Monkens exhibited in the first two days, but the Eagles Monday's practice didn't feature any "first focus on effort and toughness, he.reiterated will be in full pads. team" or "second team" assignments, but that the 15 days of spring practice were just the "I'd like to have the meat and potatoes of our A GSU golf placed 12th in the Monken deliberately approached practice beginning. offense and defense and our kicking game in by Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational last keeping open all options at all positions. "You have to work, and the bottom line is the time we get to the spring game. We wont we have to find a way to get these guys to learn have everything, we'll hold some stuff for the weekend with Auburn'taking "We had hoped to move the quarterbacks from huddle to huddle so no one had the where they are going, and find a way to win fall," said Monken. "When you learn to read, the top spot. same center and move the slots around," said some football games," said Monken. you have to-learn the A-B-Cs first. You don't Monken. "There is no number one at any The Eagles continued learning the get to go to the textbooks. You have to learn position here right now — not one position has fundamentals of the option offense Tuesday the small things first, the fundamentals, you A GSU golf announced that a number one. There are 25 spots up for grabs during their second day of spring practice. don't go straight from two plus two to calculus. ! the Pro-Am Golf Tournament and I hope they'll compete for those 25 spots." While most, if not all, of the attention has We have to teach them slow and we have to get will be held on Monday, May 3 With the new offense, Monken told the been focused on the option, Monken and his them to learn the A-B-Cs and the plusses and at the Forest Heights Country Eagles after practice that what they did on the staff are putting in a new defensive scheme as minuses and then we'll get into the hard stuff. We are going to push it as much as we can, but Club in Statesboro, Ga. field was only part of process and watching well. film and asking questions would be a big help "I think we got better and I hope we'll take our time as much as we need to." Thursday, March 25, 2010 www.gadaily.com SPORTS119 Where are they now? Todd Greene I w

Drew CHESHIRE guest writer Greene's Teams Around this time of year, a change of seasons can be noticed. T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses and PLAYER hats are the preferred attire. Aromas of freshly Anaheim Angels (1996-2000) grilled hot dogs and hamburgers fill the warm and breezy air. Toronto Bluejays (2000) The landscape is dotted with fold-up chairs New York Yankees (2001) and parked cars with their radios preset to the local sports stations. Texas Rangers (2002-2003) Large crowds gather in stadiums to cheer on Colorado Rockies (2004-2005) their favorite teams. San Francisco Giants (2006) Suddenly, onlookers draw their breath as a jersey clad participant wields what appears to be a circular orb of woven leather. The silence SCOUT/COACH is only broken by the crack of a wooden bat, to which the audience immediately lifts to its feet San Diego Padres (2008) in thunderous applause. Tampa Bay Rays (2009) No, this isn't spring. This is baseball season, Seattle Mariners (2009) a season that former Eagle Todd Greene is all too familiar with. "Some people receive their Ph.D.s in law. constant moving and transitioning wasn't easy. Others might get theirs in medicine. Mine, "It was hard moving around so much with a however, is in baseball," said Greene, who is family," said Greene. "I miss playing a lot, but considered one of the greatest players ever I love being able to spend more time with my to grace Jack Stallings field at J.I. Clements wife and kids." Stadium, Although his playing days may be over, After arriving in Statesboro from Evans, baseball is still the central means of employment Ga., Greene made an immediate impact the for Greene. moment he stepped on the field. He spent 2008 as a scout for the San Diego His freshman year, 1990, culminated with Padres, and the 2009 season as a quality him receiving All-American honors en route to assurance coach with the Tampa Bay Devil leading the Eagles to the 1990 College World Rays. Series in Omaha, NE. Former GSU baseball player Todd Greene has been with six different major league baseball In November of 2009, Greene was Greene was also named the Trans America teams which include the Anaheim Angels, Toronto Bluejays, New York Yankees, Texas introduced as a Major League scout for the Athletic Conference Player of the Year and the Rangers, Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants. In 2008, he joined the San Diego Seattle Mariners. «• Padres as a scout before joining Tampa Bay in January of '09. In November of 2009, TAAC Tournament MVP following his first Greene joined the Seattle Mariners ball club as a Major League Scout. He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife year in the blue and white. and four children. "That season was definitely my favorite Although he hasn't had much free time to memory from my time at Georgia Southern," with 257, and career home runs with 88, the border for a one year stint in Toronto. venture back to Statesboro, Greene was able to said Greene. "We had some great teams and making it the third highest ranking in NCAA He played in 34 games with the Blue Jays attend GSU's 2010 Baseball Alumni Weekend, seasons during my career, but that team had it history. before leaving for New York the following where he was honored along with the rest of the all." Greene is also one of only two players in the season. 1990 College World Series players. Although his first year proved to be the programs history to record 300 hits, 200 RBIs, The 2001 season with the Yankees was - "It was good seeing those guys again and teams best, the next three years were nothing and 180 runs scored. highlighted by a trip to the World Series being back down there," said Greene. "My short of spectacular for Todd and the GSU Following his star-studded career in where Greene caught the first pitch thrown by kids are all involved in a wide range of sports, baseball program. Statesboro, Greene was destined for greatness President George W. Bush in Game 3. so between them and my job, I've stayed pretty The outfielder broke numerous school in the major leagues. The next season, Greene traveled to Texas, busy." records while collecting several post-season He spent three years with the California where he played two seasons with the Rangers. Even though his playing days are over, Todd honors such as All-American and All-TAAC/ Angels organization before making his MLB He spent 2004 and 2005 with the Colorado Greene's name will forever remain an essential SoCon honors each year. debut in 1996. Rockies before spending his last season with piece of Georgia Southern baseball lore. In 1993, Greene was named the SoCon In four years with the Angels, Greene batted the San Francisco Giants in 2006. His achievements have helped the program Player of the Year. .243 with 26 home runs and 82 RBIs. Over his 11 year career, Greene batted .252 reach national fame, and the crack of his bat His school records included career RBIs In April of 2000, Greene headed north of with 71 home runs and 217 RBIs. However, the will always echo through J.I. Clements Stadium. 201 SPORTS www.gadaily.com Thursday, March 25', 2010. GSU Results from Over the Break

Friday, March 12 Wednesday, March 17 • BASEBALL • BASEBALL vs. Appalachian State - W (8-3) @ Clemson - L (6-22) • TRACK & FIELD • SOFTBALL @ The Citadel @ Georgia Tech-PPD • WOMEN'S TENNIS @ Georgia Tech-PPD vs. UNC Greensboro - W (4-3)

Saturday, March 13 Thursday, March 18 • BASEBALL No Events Listed vs. Appalachian State - W (5-2) • SOFTBALL @ UNC Greensboro - W (4-1) @ UNC Greensboro-L (2-3) Friday, March 19 •WOMEN'S TENNIS • BASEBALL vs.Wofford-W(7-0) @Wofford-W(10-8) • MEN'S TENNIS •• TRACK & FIELD @ The Citadel-L (3-4) @ Coastal Carolina Meet We accept the Eagle Express Card! • GOLF 1100 Brampton Ave., Suite A • Statesboro, GA 30458 • (912) 681-3354 Sunday, March 14 E-Z-Go Invitational - placed 12th • BASEBALL vs. Appalachian State - L (12-16) • SOFTBALL Saturday, March 20 @ UNC Greensboro -W (2-1) • BASEBALL • MEN'S TENNIS @Wofford-L(6-12) @ College of Charleston - L (2-5) @Wofford-W(ll-2) • WOMEN'STENNIS • SOFTBALL vs. Bethune-Cookman - W (7-0) vs. Western Carolina - W (2-1) vs. Western Carolina - W (4-3) • WOMEN'S TENNJS Monday, March 15 vs. Furman - L (2-5) • TRACK & FIELD No Events Listed @ Coastal Carolina Meet • GOLF E-Z-Go Invitational - placed 12th

Tuesday, March 16 • BASEBALL Sunday, March 21. @ Kennesaw State - W (8-7) • SOFTBALL • SOFTBALL vs. Western Carolina - W (7-2) @Radford-PPD • MEN'S TENNIS @ Radford - PPD vs. Samford - PPD

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