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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29,2006 So far, so Symphony gets musical makeover good in SGA By Rachel McDaniel enlightening people by building News editor an understanding of music in our elections, say The Southern Georgia Sym- society, and build an appreciation of phony announced plans to expand different cultures to bring the region candidates the Georgia Southern symphonic and the world together through the program while retaining current diverse language of music." programs like youth concerts and As a prelude to the 2007 perfor- the annual Pops Concert to be held mance season, the Southern Georgia on the lawn of Sweetheart Circle on Symphony will perform Mozart's Sunday, April 29. final masterpiece, "Requiem," on Executive Director Allen Hen- Monday, April 3 at 8 p.m. at the derson outlined the changes and PAC. Chau said some shows will revealed the upcoming shows for have themes, like the Slavic Passions By Luke Heam the 2007 season. "Great times are show in September, the Holiday Executive editor ahead for the symphony," he said. Concert in November and the Pops "We hope to develop the symphony Concert that will celebrate the music As the Student Government elec- into a two-tiered ensemble, with a of Johnny Mercer. tions come to a close tonight at 11:59, professional and college level. We The symphony at GSU has a long the two presidential candidates, Sean are planning for steady artistic and history of musical performances, Bethune and Chris Ford, both feel physical growth." from its beginnings in the 1960s, things have run very smoothly and are Music Director Cheung Chau when it began as a small string looking forward was excited about the upcom- ensemble. to the elections ing programs and changes to the "Since the 1960s, Statesboro and ending on a good Southern Georgia Symphony. "The GSU have collaborated to provide note. shows will present different genres symphonic music," said Mark Ed- "It's been a of music, but it is all great music," he wards, board chair of the symphony. Rachel McDaniel/STAFF healthy competi- said. "Music is very.important in our "In fact, we are one of the smallest Music Director Cheung Chau and Executive Director Allen Henderson announce this year's schedule of events and tion so far," said lives. We hope and strive to continue see MUSIC, page 3 discuss changes to the former Georgia Southern Symphony. Bethune, a senior political science major. "Civility Sean is always a must, Bethune Women's Awareness Month: self-defense University museum begins and the best has been brought out in both parties." two new student programs Ford agreed, saying both cam- By Anthony Fierstos Staff writer pop-up banner. paigns have done Groups interested in borrowing the well, with neither The Georgia Southern Museum, in station may send in their own poster of them allowing addition to its normal schedule of events, designs or receive assistance with design the process to get has two new programs that were unveiled from the museum's graphic designer. ugly. * this semester. Poster and banner designs should be "There's been The Student Organization Station submitted two weeks in advance of the no mudslinging or anything like (SOS) aims to market on-campus station check-out date. that. It's good to see that we're both organizations while the Culture Cohe- There is only one kit, so to guarantee above that." sion aims to make the museum more dates, submit requests as early as possible Both candidates have conducted student-friendly. to: ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum/ large-scale campaigns since return- The SOS program makes it easier students. ing from spring break, decorating for campus organizations to promote The Culture Cohesion event series, the campus with banners, T-shirts, themselves. put together by student and professional car window decorations and groups The museum has a professional dis- workers, aims to get students involved on facebook.com. Anna Mltchum/STAFF play that can be customized to meet the with what is going on at the museum. "This has been a year of more in- GSU student Kajsa Magnusson teaches a feminist self-defense class as part of Women's needs (recruitment, fundraising, adver- "The purpose of this event series is to novative promotions," Ford, a senior Awareness Month. tising, etc.) of each individual group. increase awareness among students about marketing and graphic design major "Feminist self-defense is not only about kicks and punches," said Magnusson. "Most The display station includes a cart, two the museum and to help show students said. "We're getting the students to of it concerns mental and verbal defense, how you use your mind and voice in order to tables with cloths, two custom posters, what the museum has to offer," said vote, and that's what matters." protect yourself."The workshop was held in Russell Union room 2041 last night. easels to display them and a free standing see MUSEUM, page 3 see SGA, page 3 Georgia Southern Planetarium celebrates Sun-Earth Day today
By Casey Altman about eclipses, along with a live Other upcoming events: Assistant news editor webcast of the sun. Lowder said that from 11 a.m.- Today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the 11:30 a.m. the Planetarium will Friday, March 31 Planetarium will host Sun-Earth be used by a home school group, 7 p.m., 8 p.m. Day celebrations. the event will be however there will be other activi- "Astronomy and the Starr" free and open to the public. ties going on outside. Planetarium intern Ronni Watson will "We're going to celebrate the It is predicted that today will be share ancient stories about various constel- lations. connection between the earth and partially cloudy, but Lowder said the moon," said Becky Lowder that when the sun comes out, people the assistant director of the plan- will be able to use telescopes to see Saturday, April 8 etarium. it up close. Several different types 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. According to the NASA website of telescopes will be on hand. "Astronomy and Space" on Sun-Earth Day, http://earth- Lowder said there will also be Moonrocks from the Apollo Missions and sunday.gov, the event has been sun-spotters. With these a person meteorites will be on display with starshows happening for the past six years. can see a reflected image of the sun every hour, NASA videos on missions, hands- It is comprised of several events on a piece of paper. There will be a on activities and displays for all ages like safe throughout the year with a celebra- Hydagen Alpha. She said that this solar observing and telescopic observing tion on or near the Spring Equinox. telescope only allows the viewer to after dark. This year, because of a solar eclipse see specific wavelengths, making it Friday April 14 that happens just nine days after possible to see the loops of gasses the equinox, the celebration was coming off the sun, from sunspot 7 p.m., 8 p.m. scheduled for March 29. to sunspot. "The Influence of Astronomy Upon His- According to Lowder, the high- There will also be smaller tory" light of, the event is a replay of the telescopes that show the sun in Planetarium intern Jimmy Sheahan will total solar eclipse that happened white light and spectrascopes that present a look back in time at the way astrol- over Africa today at 5 a.m. It will break light up into the different ogy has affected events and beliefs/There will be shown via webcast inside the wavelengths. be a star show of the current night sky and if skies are clear a telescopic viewing of Saturn planetarium. Throughout the day Hands-on demonstrations following the presentation. there will also be presentations see SUN, page 3 Special Photo
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Anthropological Society Wednesday, March 29
10 a.m. helps out around campus Sun-Earth Day in the Planetarium. By Hanadi Istambouli Participants will learn more about Staff writer the sun and view a replay of the total solar eclipse from Turkey via If you want to understand different NASA-TV. cultures, societal behavior and want to get your hands dirty in fieldwork, 10 a.m. you should look into the Anthropo- Life Planning Conference logical Society, established at Georgia Russell Union Southern in 1982. Faculty advisor and GSU profes- 12 p.m. sor Sue Moore described the purpose Guest Speaker-Sociology of the club as a way to be involved College of IT room 1004 on campus while learning about anthropology. "The club promotes 4 p.m. anthropological study on campus "Sensing Place" lecture through a variety of different events, College of IT Room 1004. like helping with the Native American 6 p.m. Festival on April 1," she said. "It is a re- Special Photo allyfun and beneficial wayforstudents SGA meeting Students, professors, as well as ama- to be involved on campus." Russell Union room 2047 teurand professional volunteers from Brian Coussens, president of the the University of Texas Summer Field club, heads the Persico Lecture series, School excavate west of Austin, Tex. 8 p.m. which sponsors different speakers Prism Concert presenting research or speeches on on an anthropological site in South Carol A. Carter Recital Hall various areas in anthropology. "The Carolina. Strafhy Hall Cemetary Project" will be If you are interested in participa- Thursday, March 30 presented by Nick Hallas on Thursday tion of these events, members agree at 12:30 p.m. in the Carroll Building the easiest way for students to get in- 12:30 p.m. room 2255. volved is to attend one of the monthly. Persico Lecture Series will feature Other events include field trips, meetings. In the meetings, students Nick Hallas, a senior anthropology club member movie night, and festi- will be informed of upcoming events, major and VP of the Anthropologi- vals or special events on campus. Cur- lectures, or trips. cal Society, who will present "The rently, there are around 20 members According to Coussens, the club Strathy Hall Cemetery Project." who meet monthly. aspires to bring general anthropo- Carroll Building 2255 Jessica Cochran, freshman, is satis- logical awareness to students and fied with her membership in the club. continues to sponsor available speak- "It's lots of fun, although I didn't go on ers to campus. POLICE BEAT the last fieldtrip, I went on a voluntary "I hope to gain insight on.field- excavation". work", said Valarie Carter about her 03-20-2006 One anthropological field trip of- involvement with the club. For more • Stephan M. Sullivan Jr., 18, of fered students the opportunity to visit information about the club, go to the Watson Hall, was charged with the King Tut exhibit in Ft. Lauderdale, Native American Festival on Saturday, possession of marijuana with There's Fla. Another trip included excavation April 1, at the RAC. intent to distribute; possession of drug-related objects; obstruction of an officer and possession of a false ID. • Agascapwastakenfromavehicle Home 'Sensing race in the Eagle Village parking lot. - Like 03-22-2006 D Visiting professor speaks on how racial differ- • Robert E. Cubbison, 18, of Eagle Village, was charged with minor ences are constructed through all the senses in possession/consumption GSU News Service structure of segregation. of alcohol and possession of a In his recent article, "Sense and false ID. Now leasing at Statesboro Place! Segregation," published Feb. 17, in • Pierre Jeppssonbedziri, 18, of Georgia Southerns lecture series, "The Chronicle of Higher Education," Eagle Village, was charged with Where will you be living this 'Race and the American South,' will Smith wrote "Taking seriously the sen- minor in possession/consump- tion of alcohol and possession fall? Statesboro Place offers end today, with a talk by Carolina sory histpry of race and racism helps Distinguished professor of history us appreciate just how unthinkingly of a false ID. 4-bedroom, fully-furnished Mark M. Smith, whose topic will be race is made, racism is learned, and . John W. Oxford, 19, of Eagle apartments, each with private "Sensing Race." how the ideologies of race and racism Village, was charged with mi- bathrooms and washers and Smith's presentation will take have arisen historically." nor in possession/consumption dryers. Other amenities in this • place in Room 1004 of the College Smith is also the author of "Mas- of alcohol and possession of a false ID. luxury student community of Information Technology Building tered by the Clock: Time, Slavery, and from 4 to 5 p.m., and it is free and Freedom in the American South," • Andrew J. Ruszkowski, 18, of include: open to the public. which earned the Organization of Eagle Village, was charged with Smith, who teaches at the Univer- American Historians' 1997 Avery 0. minor in possession/consump- • High-speed Internet sity of South Carolina, is the author of Craven Award and was named South tion of alcohol and possession • Clubhouse "How Race is Made: Slavery, Segrega- Carolina Historical Society's Book of of a false ID. / • Sparkling swimming pool tion, and the Senses." the Year. After years of research, he finds Support for the series is provided 03-23-2006 • Resident activities that white southerners used all of their by the Campus Life Enrichment Com- • Cameron P. Shine, 19, of Lanier • Tennis courts senses, not just their eyes, to construct mittee (CLEC), the department of Drive, Statesboro, was charged • Sand volleyball racial difference and define race. His sociology and anthropology, the with minor in possession/con- • Fitness center provocative analysis, extending from department of history, the Center sumption of alcohol and posses- the colonial period to the mid-twen- for Africana Studies, the GSU Mu- sion of a false ID. • All-inclusive rent with tieth century, shows how whites of seum, and the College of Liberal Arts • Joseph A. Tootle, 19, of Watson electricity, water and cable all classes used the artificial binary of and Social Sciences. For additional Hall, was charged with minor "black" and "white" to justify slavery information about the series, call in possession/consumption of Reserve your room and choose and erect the political, legal and social 912-681-5443. alcohol. your roommates online. 03-24-2006 www.StatesboroPlace.com • Golf clubs were taken from a vehicle in the Eagle Village parking lot.
ITi Statesboro Place 03-25-2006 • Zachery Lyndon Dyer, 19, of 1699 Statesboro Place Circle Greenwood Avenue, Statesboro, Statesboro, GA 30458 was charged with DUI, failure to 912.681.2696 maintain lane and driving with a suspended license. • Vincent A. Nicholson, 20, of Kennedy Hall, was charged with minor in possession/consump- tion of alcohol, public indecency and possession of a false ID. . David Allen Plaster, 24, of St. Kennedy Lane, Buford, Ga., was charged with obstruction E of an officer. THE CARIBBEANKN THE ^BOROH" » se»VEQto 03-26-2006 • Maurice Fields, 21, of Evergreen (NEW STUDIO, 2 & 3 BR CONDOS) NOfyf Street, Brunswick, was charged (i"'.:'i; —MMII with possession of marijuana. • James Gerald Galvin Jr., 22, of Bland Avenue, Statesboro, was charged with DUI.
03-27-2006 • Jerry Anthony Brown, 38, of Sinkhole Road, Statesboro, was charged with driving with a suspended license. • A vending machine was damaged RUCKER LANE • HWY 301 ACROSS FROM GSU • 681-SURF at the Forest Drive Building. EDNESDAY, MARCH 29,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY PAGE 3
that he may not be elected along with the other executive officers on their $100 $100 $100 SGA tickets. Both vow, however, to con- from page 1 tinue working hard for the students of Georgia Southern, regardless of which The Department of University Housing NEEDS YOUR OPINION on the type A As of Tuesday afternoon Ford said other candidates are elected. A the number of ballots already cast "It's important to keep a clean of residential facilities you would like to see constructed on campus at have doubled the number cast in last campaign and not to burn a bridge," year's election. Bethune said. "The people you may $100 Georgia Southern University. As plans are made for the next residence halls, $100 Less than five percent of the student burn bridges with may be those you body voted in the last SGA election. have to work with throughout the year. Both men say their campaigns At the end of the day, the success of MAKE CERTAIN YOUR OPINIONS ARE HEARD! will focus on informing students SGA depends on leadership of the about how SGA can help represent most qualified candidates." ALL STUDENTS, living on or off campus, are encouraged to complete an.on-line survey. their views. The body serves in an Ford had similar thoughts. advisory role. Its decisions, while not "I would love to have my execu- binding, are presented to the schools tive board with me because I think administration. I've chosen the best people," he said. $100 LOG ON TO: www.andersonstrickler.com/survey/gsu "Both campaigns have been very "But I hope everyone would be mature $100 affective," said Bethune. "Students are enough to work together of the tickets being able to see the literature and see are mixed. If we're all running for what the issues are and where each the right reasons, there should be no Deadline to complete this on-line survey is Sunday, April 2,2006. candidate stands." problems." Both Bethune and Ford are run- SGA elections end tonight at 11:59. $100 $100 ning with a slate of candidates they'd Students can vote via their WINGS like to sit on the association's executive account. $100 gift certificates to the University Store will be awarded at random board. Ford is running as "The Ford Election results will be announced Ticket" and Bethune's is called "The Thursday morning and can be seen on to four students completing the survey. All American Team." The George-Anne's Web site at www. Each candidate acknowledges stp.georgiasouthern.edu. $100 100 $100 & and tea will be available for $1. Museum Collaboration has been important to both of these programs. from page 1 The SOS stations were thought up Public Relations Intern Jana Grove. by professional and student workers The series takes place at the mu- at the museum andpaidforby its state seum on Wednesdaynightsfrom8-10 supported operations budget. p.m. and began last Wednesday with cash bonus For the Culture Cohesion series, $500 a poetry reading. "The museum has been working in Special offer for college and trade school On March 29, Joshua Jamison conjunction with 91.9 the Buzz, Eagle students, recent grads and graduate students and Josh Mikulecky will play guitar Entertainment, and the University May be combined with most other publicly available Ford Motor Company national incentives at and sing. Store," said Groves. the time ot purchase or lease on the model you select. Limit one offer per customer. See your local Ford or The April 5 event will be co-hosted For more information, check the Lincoln Mercury Dealer for details. Visit our Web site for official Program rules. by Eagle Entertainment and will likely museum's web site at http://ceps. feature poetry and singing. georgiasouthern.edu/museum/stu- The final event, which will take dents/ or contact Jana Groves at place April 12, will feature singers as jana_c_groves@georgiasouthern. well. Starbucks coffee, hot chocolate edu.
people have already been affected by performances. Music Saundra Nettles, interim dean of from page 1 graduate studies, talked about the communities in the U.S. to support a importance of symphony in her life. symphony. But now, it's time to move "There's nothing that compares to a live to the next level." symphonicperformance,"saidNettles. People from all over Georgia "I learned to love live performances as can enjoy the music of the South- a child in Atlanta and I've been hooked ern Georgia Symphony, and many every since."
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When Selected •Bea US citizen • Receive about $2000 per • 8e at least 18 but not more than 29 month in pay end benefits before degree completion • Benefits include free STATEMENT Readers may access the ty ads to be run in the G-A contact: LindseyTreadwell, and'submitted in writing, NOTICE newspaper and its archives must have a NAME, P.O. BOX Marketing Director, ADS, with the name of the •Meet Navy physical standards medical, dentatand life Readers may pick up one staff by visiting our web and PHONE NUMBER. Ads (912)681-5418, a THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY EDITORIAL BOARD LUKE HEARN, EXECUTIVE EDITOR "A President needs political understanding to ADAM CRISP, MANAGING EDITOR FOR NEWS run the government, but he may be elected MORGAN MARSH, MANAGING EDITOR FOR OPERATIONS RACHEL McDANIEL,NEWS EDITOR without it." Grayson Hoffman, Photo editor Bert Noble, Sports editor -Harry S.Truman LaVene Bell-Koepke, Photo manager Casey Altman, Assistant news editor Former U.S. President Anne McGuire, Copy editor Marcy Thornton, Hiatus editor Anthony Fierstos, Copy editor OUR VIEW Your vote counts in SGA elections AT ISSUE: SGA elections end tonight, and your vote is needed Today is the last day to vote in the Student only entered the race to oppose the idea of big a vote for the President of the U.S. or your state's of your vote mattering are very high. Millions Government elections. At 11:59 tonight, your op- tickets sweeping elections. That guy lost. senator that there are too many votes for your of people aren't voting in these elections. We're portunity to choose the next leader of our student We here at The George-Anne have already individual dimpled chad to matter. talking maybe 1,000, give or take a few hundred, government will have passed. It's our hopes that, given you our pick for president. Other organiza- Regardless of whether or not those anti-vote which makes the chances of your vote actually if you haven't already, you take advantage of the tions have also told you who they like. But when people are right or not in respect to most elec- counting much more realistic. chance to choose the next leaders of SGA. it comes down to it, it really doesn't matter what tions, they're dead wrong when it comes to SGA We want the SGA elections to be a success just For the past few years, there has been little we or anyone else says: it's about who you think, elections. as much as the next guy. And the only way it can competition in the SGA elections. In last year's will best serve the students of Georgia Southern Last year, less than five percent of students be successful is through your participation. election the entire executive board ran unopposed. and who you think will stand up and make things voted in the SGA elections. Typically, 10 to 15 Your votes are a way to show who you want to. The year before that there was one challenger to an happen on this campus. percent of the student body signs in to their lead GSU, who you think has what it takes to be executive board candidate — a person opposing There's a school of thought out there that says WINGS accounts to vote. Those are some pretty the voice of the students in the coming year. Who the presidential candidate — but he pretty much your vote doesn't matter. They say when you cast lownumbers. Consideringthesefacts, the chances will you choose? Somebody, we hope. wwui.Oon cortno.com Eric Swanson cmno Jason Reid COLUMNIST GUEST COLUMNIST Its sometimes So, what's with the better to be different double standard? Friends and family of GSU: Today, I want us to stop Debra Lafave. Recognize the name? Of course you and think if we are really the people that we want to be. do. She's the 25-year-old school teacher who admittedly If you were to die today, would you be the person you had sex with one of her 14-year-old students on more want to be? Would you change anything to feel like you've than one occasion. done the right thing? , As you are reading this, she is not serving any jail Today is your chance to make it that way. I never time. thought so much racism and bigotry could exist until the Is it just me, or does that sound ridiculous? Not upset ground shook below us after September 11, 2001. Our yet? She had sex with the young boy in two different society has since become so obsessed with blaming all our Florida counties. In Hillsborough County the judge problems on others, we have ignored agreed to a plea deal allowing Debra why our problems truly exist. to plead guilty to two counts of lewd I now feel hurt by the very people and lascivious battery and serve three whom I once considered rational years of house arrest and seven years people. Why? Why are we degrading of probation. Middle Easterners even more and be- In Marion County the judge re- lieve that they hate us because they are jected the plea deal, saying, "Quite backwards? They aren't backwards my frankly, if the allegations against the friends, they are different, culturally, defendant are true, the agreed-upon Eric Swanson and just as afraid of us as we are of them. Shaheen Solomon: YOUR TURN Jason Reid sentence shocks the conscience of is a junior history Just as we are different culturally than is a senior broad- this court." major from At- casting major lanta, Ga. He is a any other country, we have no right to from Atlanta, So what did the prosecutors in that columnist for The look down upon them and their way Debate proves candidates need to address issues Ga. He is a guest county do? They dropped all charges. George-Anne. of life just because ours is "wealthier." columnist for The The assistant state attorney is quoted George-Anne. Wealth doesn't matter. After attending the SGA presidential candidacy debate However, there were other areas that I wished the as saying, "The court may be willing We have become so obsessed with ourselves that now last Thursday night I was embarrassed and appalled at the presidential candidates had expanded more upon: diversity to risk the well-being of the victims in we are afraid of everyone else's culture. We are afraid that lack of preparedness. Maybe it was just nerves, but I was on campus, parking situations, relationships with staff and this case in order to force it to trial. I am not." now people are going to kill us because we are "better." Shaheen Solomon disturbedandsickenedbythejabs students, and community involvement. I'm all for victims' rights, but do you mean to tell me We aren't better, we aren't worse, we are different. Most is is a senior public and things that were said, Georgia Southern is in dire need of leadership within that someone who spent a great deal of time in school to of you reading this have been extremely privileged through relations major from A presidential debate is sup- the student body. We don't need an SGA president who become a legal representative could not think of any other your lives to be given the ability to become educated on posed to be a regulated discussion is going to chastise the administration and destroy ideas to protect the victim and punish the offender? the way things work. So why are we now insisting on of a proposition between two the relationship that is already established. We need a destroying other ways of life? Why are we insisting that matched sides. I don't think that was the case. I don't think president who will work for the students, one that will When Mary Kay Letourneau first ap- other countries need to be "liberated" of dictators and of that either of the candidates was well prepared from the truly be a liaison between the student body and GSU peared before the court to answer for their leaders because they are not like us? These people opening speeches to the questions that were asked by the administration. her crimes, she was let off with a slap have been living this way for centuries without being panel and the audience. If you didn't attend the charades that were displayed bombed and completely destroyed because someone When speaking, they would alter their voice patterns last Thursday night then don't fret: you missed nothing. on the wrist. Not too long after that she thought that their way of life was "backwards." to the point that they were understandable. Sentences Ask around about the candidates, meet them for yourself wasfound in a parked car with the same Maybe it is our own way of life that is backwards. were chopped off and topics were avoided all too often. It and you be the judge of who you want to represent you student. Be careful of history repeating Perhaps it is us who are tricking ourselves into believing was just pitiful, from the constant flag waving, the steady come August 2006. The students have the right to choose that the world needs television and elected corrupted snickers and the persistent jabs that were thrown. the best men and women for the job. Students, please let itself. officials. I do, however, commend Bethune for his profession- your voice be heard. A common thought on suicide bombers is that they alism. The way he handled the ridicules and jabs were I really can't understand what the prosecutors were are dying to meet the virgins that are awaiting them when praiseworthy. Write Shaheen at [email protected]. thinking when they handled this case. they reach their form of an afterlife. Is this person less harmful because she is a woman? I have not heard one argument stating that these suicide Do her looks have anything to do with it? Do they think bombers believe that the way to keep their culture and Sorden Davis: YOUR TURN that she won't do it again? their people from turning to our way of life is through When Mary Kay Letourneau first appeared before blowing themselves up in American founded buildings the court to answer for her crimes, she was let off with and businesses. They may be doing this because they Actually, his words aren't as clear as they seem a slap on the wrist. fear that our way of life is going to end up destroying the Not too long after that she was found in a parked car culture which they have preserved for more than the 220 I find it interesting that The George-Anne supports the students since he came to Georgia Southern. with the same student. Be careful of history repeating years that our country has existed. Chris Ford for president and then goes on to say that "we Perhaps the writers failed to do a little research itself. Don't get me wrong, the killing of any living thing hope he will follow the firm examples of those who've before saying that he is not the embodiment of the In a press conference Lafave said she did not believe for a belief or an idea is not justified, because innocents come before him" {"Clear words, average student. Sean proved that he can work, chang- there was a double standard when it came to men and are caught in the crossfire, and they don't deserve to die is a junior sport c'eflr c^0,ce'" SGA presidential race," ing the campus image of the organization under his women in this situation. She even urged the reporters or be judged. management March 23,2006). The oxymoron be- leadership. to, "...check the statistics." Tell that to Steven Fults of Let's be more sympathetic towards one another and major from tween the two is greater than that of The All-American Team is an epitome of moral Murfreesboro, Tenn., who was sentenced to 45 years in respect people and how we have developed as families non-dairy creamer. The Ford ticket character and honesty. When they campaign the All- prison for having sex with a 16-year-old student. and friends, and not how other people act differently. Let finds its foundation on opposition American Team tells students what they can do for So what have we learned? Female teacher with a male people be people, because this is all we are. We all live to the current SGA administration. them, unlike the Ford ticket who only tells students that student, "It's OK, it's every teenage boy's fantasy." Male and we all die, and if you were to die today, could you Chris Ford possesses infantile like qualities; when the All American Team is the, "loser ticket." Perhaps teacher with female student, "Get the shotgun." say that you were the person you wanted to be? Could things don't go his way, he is angry and spiteful, as seen you want the yelling, screaming, and temper tantrum I really want to believe in our legal system, but this you say that you didn't hurt another person because you from the recent debate. inclined student for a leader, but as for me, I will vote proves that it's flawed. I suppose if you are fairly attrac- thought you were better? Perhaps that is what students want, but I can assure for the proactive, rational thinking leader who stands tive, come from a good' family, and have enough money Of course we have thoughts that we are good people, you that it won't get anywhere with the university's strong and does not run from a challenge. to hire a fancy attorney, you probably disagree with me. but killing and destroying another's way of life is just as administration. The administration appreciates hon- Of these respective collections of talent I know that But of course this is just my opinion, so go and research bad as using genocide in order to further the expansion esty and sincerity, two things Chris Ford and his The All-American Team is more than well-equipped to for yourself. As Lafave would say, "I think we should all of a "superior" race. administration lack. fulfill the task; they are the best candidates. check the statistics." 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PAGE 6 I SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY Indiana to hire Oklahoma's Braves beat Astros as spring training starts to wind down Sampson as basketball coach Marcus Giles doubled twice and walked before calling it a day after just 3 1/2 innings, and Brian Indiana will hire Kelvin Sampson as its next basketball Jordan had a two-run double Tuesday in the Atlanta Braves' 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros. coach, taking him from an Oklahoma team under the The Braves had three doubles in a four-run first inning against Wandy Rodriguez, the Astros' cloud of a recruiting investigation to lead one of the fourth starter. Although he settled down with four consecutive scoreless innings, Rodriguez lost for most prestigious programs in the country. the fourth time in five spring appearances. Regular season play begins Monday. Bert Noble THE FINAL TI IT Rugby shuts out Duke, heads to semis Cinderella s ball not over The Lady Eagles travel to South Carolina this Saturday to take on East Carolina By Will Adams certified USA Rugby coaches and Unless you've been under a Staff writer - were very significant in forming rock, playing too many video the type of competitive club they games, or studying way too much The Georgia Southern Lady want the students to be proud of the last two days, you know that Eagles dominated Duke in the quar- here at GSU. George Mason clinched a spot in terfinals of the USA Rugby South "We are still an up-and-coming the Final Four by beating UConn Championships last Saturday at the program down here, we recruited 86-84 Sunday night. RAC, blanking the Lady Blue Devils heavily last year." All I can say to this is, well, I with a score of 10-0 in their first ever "Hopefully we can compete with don't really know what because playoff appearance. some of the bigger schools and their something like Head Coach Nigel Davies gives programs and keep it going for next this has never credit to Prop Rachel "Mouth" Chris- year," said Coach Davies. happened in my tensen for her effort in the win. "She The Lady Eagles will face an East lifetime. tackled very well and was excellent Carolina team that knocked out A number in support; she scored a try and had SoCon foe Furman, this Saturday 11 seed mak- huge runs, very dominate. at 12:30 PM in Furman, SC. ing the Final "Our scrum half Jenny Powers If GSU advances and beats East Four? That is also scored a try and tackled well Carolina, they will play the winner like the Atlanta Bert Noble is the and the inside center Jen Cruz did of the University of Georgia vs. Hawks winning sPorts editor of an outstanding job supporting." Middle Tennessee State University ... . 1.1, The George-Anne an NBA title, Do//y.Heisasoph- Neither team had scored at match and move into the finals in or Mike Vick omorejournalism halftime, and GSU went 0-2 on Orlando. throwing for rnajorfrom Rome, conversion attempts. ,„ , Georgia. 300n yards. Davies was proud of captain If you watched the game, the Nikki Josey, who "played a very Did you know? entire crowd was behind George smart game, which helped the rest Mason. I know Coach Jim Calhoun of the team to stay highly motivated Women!, wgby is on the NCAA's very short list of of Connecticut was not pleased that and focused out there." sports to be added to college athletic. his team had to play in front of a "Duke was a much bigger team, The USA national team is currently considered rowdy crowd of GMU supporters, veryphysical, their number eight was one of the top six or seven teams In the world but come on, how could UConn outstanding," said Davies. and won the inaugural World Cup and finished lose to George Mason? "Every time they wanted to do second twice. The Huskies of Connecticut something or when they were about Rugby is an unique sport where players are able have all the talent, height, hype, to score, the girls hustled a lot and to participate in all facets of the game and utilize awards, seed and play in the right kept fighting, I'm proud of the way individual skills and talents to benefit the team as a conference. Mason? Well, they Chase Lanier/STAFF we played," said Davies. whole. People of all shapes and sizes can contribute have, umm...they have some- Lady Eagele Sheridan Bushey runs toawrds the goal line dumg the Eagles victory over Duke University this past Satur- Jenny Powers, Nikki Josey and effectively to the team. thing, but I'm not quite sure what day. The team travels to play East Carolina this Saturday in the semi-finals of the USA Rugby South Championships. Jessica Hand have all become it is yet. So who cares? The Patriots will likely get blown out in the Final Four by a young Florida team just DNA test like the Pats were supposed to Nesbitt named an 'All-American' get blown out by Michigan State, GSU News Service UNC and UConn earlier in the Year, became the first player in school results await tournament. Georgia Southern senior Elton history to record 600 points in two We might as well not watch. Nesbitt was named to the Associated seasons, and became just the seventh It will be that bad. Florida: 104- Press Honorable Mention All-Ameri- Eagle to amass 1,500 career points in atheletes, George Mason: 4 (and I am obvi- ca Men's Basketball team, announced his three years at GSU. ously being nice by giving George Monday. The Deerfield Beach, Fla. native rape victim Mason four, as they are so obviously Nesbitt, a 5-foot-9 guard, averaged shot 42.4 percent from the floor overmatched). 21.7 points and 3.5 rebounds ,per including 39.0 percent from 3-point By Emery P. Dalesio The sad thing, though, is that game to help the Eagles to a 20-10 range, hitting a record setting 103 treys Associated Press we are all pulling for Mason, un- record and the school's first postsea- on the year. Nesbitt finished his career less you are one of the 26 people son appearance in 14 years. Nesbitt, with 1,731 points to rank fifth among DURHAM, N.C. - Amid days in America who has LSU, UF, or who was named SoCon Player of the all GSU scorers. of campus protests, Duke University UCLA winning it all (and therefore officials and police awaited DNA test in prime position to take your AP Ail-Americans results on 46 members of the school's NCAA bracket pool; to think your highly ranked lacrosse team Tuesday friends laughed at you when you FIRST TEAM: JJ. Redick, Duke; Sheldon Williams, Duke; Randy Roye, Villanova; Brandon Roy, Washington; Adam after an exotic dancer claimed she was picked an all-SEC final game). Morrison, Gonzaga. raped by some of the players. I know I will be watching Satur- SECOND TEAM: Dee Brown, Illinois; Rodney Carney, Memphis; Rudy Gay, Connecticut; PJ. Tucker, Texas; Leon Powell, The case has roiled the campus, day when George Mason takes the California. raised racial tensions and heightened floor. I won't be able to take my eyes THIRD TEAM: Craig Smith, Boston Coilege; Glen Davis, LSU; Tyler Hansbrough, UNC; Nick Fazekas, Nevada; Allen antagonism between the affluent stu- off the T V. All I want for Christmas Ray, Villanova. dents at Duke and the city of Durham, is a Cinderella story bigger than the HONORABLE MENTION: Arron Afflalo, UCLA; Maurice Ager, Michigan State; LaMarcus Aldridge, Texas; Jose Juan which has a large population of poor 2004 Red Sox. Barea, Northeastern; IP. Batista, Gonzaga; Jahsha Bluntt, Delaware State; Ronnie Brewer, Arkansas; Keydren Clark, Saint people and is about evenly divided Maybe itisjustdestinyifMason Peter's; Mardy Collins, Temple; Paul Davis, Michigan State.; Terrance Dials, Ohio State; Ouincy Douby, Rutgers; Jordan between white and black wins it all. Because it certainly is Farmar, UCLA; Mike Gansey, West Virginia; Daniel Gibson, Texas; Caleb Green, Oral Roberts; DeAndre Haynes, Kent State; The rape was reported two weeks not the program's great NCAA Brandon Heath, San Diego State; Jeff Homer, Iowa; Ibrahim Jaaber, Pennsylvania!; Jarrious Jackson, Texas Tech; Marco ago. A woman told police she and an- Tournament history (0-3 all time Killingsworth, Indiana; Carl Krauser, Pittsburgh; Jack Leasure, Coastal Carolina; Charfes Lee, Bucknell; Chris Lofton, Ten- other dancer were hired to perform at going into this year) or their nessee; Christian Maraker, Pacific; Gerry McNamara, Syracuse; J. Robert Merritt, Samford; Paul Miller, Wichita State; Paul a March 13 private party at a home just massive size and overwhelming Millsap, Louisiana Tech; Elton Nesbitt, Georgia Southern; Joakim Noah, Florida; Kevin Pittsnogle, West Virginia; Chris off campus. The dancer told police she talent. It goes without saying, but Quinn, Notre Dame; Brion Rush, Grambling State; Blake Schilb, Loyola of Chicago; Steven Smith, La Salle; Tim Smith, East was pulled into a bathroom, beaten, George Mason was shorter than Tennessee State; Ronald Steele, Alabama; Rodney Stuckey, Eastern Washington; Chad Timberlake, Fairleigh Dickinson; JaredSiri/STAFF choked and raped by three men. Connecticut at every startingposi- Darius Washington, Memphis; Marcus Williams, Connecticut; Jamar Wilson, Albany, N.Y.; Anthony Winchester, Western Elton Nesbittdrivesthelaneduring the Eagles'gameagainst Davidson attheend No one has been charged. tion, and they have no McDonalds Kentucky; Ricky Woods, Southeastern Louisiana. of the season; he was named an Honorable Mention All-American Monday. Armed with a judge's order, Ail-Americans. police took DNA samples with a But if there ever was a time cheek swab from 46 of the lacrosse when George Mason could win it team's 47 players last week. The 47th all, it would be this year. New football coach hired Former Brave Marquis player, the only black member of the Not only do they have momen- team, did not have to provide DNA GSU News Service tum, but Mason will most likely the USS Vincennes then the last two because the dancer said her attackers be the fan favorite in Indianapolis John Shingler recentlyjoined the as a Reactor Controls Division Of- Grissom hits retirement were white. this weekend. Georgia Southern football coaching ficer serving on the USS Enterprise. The Associated Press District Attorney Mike Nifong George Mason is America's staff. He will work as a defensive Shingler took classes on Nuclear Joe Morgan. said the team members are standing darling, with every person who has assistant under head coach Brian Power Training MESA, Ariz. — Marquis Grissom, He finished with 429 stolen bases, together and refusing to talk with ever been labeled an underdog or VanGorder. and Nuclear Power a non-roster invitee to spring training including a career-high 78 in 1992. He investigators, and he warned he may been the last kid picked for a game Last year, Shingler worked as Training Com- with the Chicago Cubs, announced was a two-time All-Star andfour-time bring aiding-and-abetting charges during recess rooting for them. a defensive assistant/video coor- mand. his retirement Tuesday after a 17-year Gold Glove winner during a-career against some of the players. LSU cannot shoot three-point- dinator at Middle Tennessee State, Shingler major league career. that saw him play in the majors with The alleged victim is black, which ers. UCLA is weak inside and along side current GSU assistants walked-on and Grissom was a member of the six teams. has proved a source of tension on streaky. Florida is the most com- Darin Hinshaw and Scott Fountain. played football at 1995 World Series champion Atlanta Grissom batted .272 with 386 campus. plete team left, but they have proven Working specifically with the safe- the University of Braves, and caught a fly ball hit by the doubles, 56 triples, 227 homers and Angry over the team members' they are not the juggernaut that ties, Shingler was responsible for Notre Dame. He Cleveland Indians' Carlos Baerga to 967 RBIs, and he compiled .988 silence and the university's handling John Shingler Connecticut was thought to be. breakdown and scouting of oppo- transitioned from end the series. fielding percentage in 2,165 major of the case, Durham residents have Who am I predicting to win the nent offenses and working with the quarterback to fullback to tight end The 38-year-old Grissom signed league games. He also batted .317 in demonstrated on and off campus in title? I'll save that for Thursday, offensive scout team during practice. during his five years. He was part a minor league contract in January 52 postseason appearances with 20 the past few days. along with picks from a few others Shingler not only worked with of the Fighting Irish's 1996 Orange and had hoped to make the team as a RBIs. Has the MVP of the 1997 AL The university's athletic director around the office. recruiting but also was responsible Bowl, 1997 Independence Bowl and backup outfielder. But he batted just championship series in his only season forced the team to forfeit two games But for the time being, Cin- for film exchange. 1999 Gator Bowl teams. .200 in 17 spring training games. with the Cleveland Indians. because of underage drinking and derella can enjoy her time in Prior to his year at MTSU, Shin- A native of Hobart, Indiana, Grissom leaves as one of seven Grissom broke in with Montreal in the hiring of dancers at the party. the limelight, and maybe, just gler served as a Lieutenant in the he graduated from Notre Dame in players with 2,000 hits, 200 home runs 1989. Besides the Expos, Indians and The losses gave Duke, considered a maybe, the ball will not end until United States Navy from 2000-2005. 2000 with a bachelor's degree in and 400 stolen bases, joining Craig Braves, he played for the Milwaukee national title contender before the Monday night... with a net-cutting He spent his first three years as an chemistry and is currently pursuing Biggio, Roberto Alomar, Barry Bonds, Brewers, the Los Angeles Dodgers and season began, a 6-4 record with five ceremony. Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer on his master's degree. Rickey Henderson, Paul Molitor and the San Francisco Giants. regular-season games to go. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY NEWS I PAGE 7 Tips for a successful interview LET US INTRODUCE... Bree Massi, big city girl in a small town Ace your next job interview using these simple guidelines Name: Bree Massi, 22, Senior Where do you see yourself in five By Angela Mettler Hometown: East Meadow, NY years? Teaching German, married Knight Ridder Newspapers Major: German Education and living in a big city. A job interview can be a nerve- Why did you choose GSU? To ex- What's the biggest cheap thrill in the wracking experience,— trying to say perience somewhere different than area? Splash in the 'Boro. and do the right things and to look a big city. as good as your resume to impress a What's the best meal in Statesboro? prospective employer can be tricky. What does Statesboro need the most? El Sombrero. But being prepared and confident can More places for college students to ease your fears and help you land the spend time other than drinking. What is the one thing every student perfect job. needs to know about GSU or college? Dan Thielsen, manager of the When you aren't in class, howdoyou Just because you can stay put till five Career Planning Center in Aberdeen, passthetime? Working, working out, in the morning without getting in S.D., suggests the following tips for hanging out and doing homework. Bree Massi trouble, you probably shouldn't. acing your next job interview: Start by finding some background Special Photo information about the company and Southern Anacronists swordplay on campus the job, once the interview is sched- An interview may seem somewhat intimidating at first, but it doesn't have to be. Most people go through numerous interviews throughout their uled. That can help you know what lives, so you might as well start right away. Remember,,this is your chance to expect and make your interest toselPyou.' obvious to the employer. At the interview, the most impor- slang. tion completely, yet briefly; most tant aspect is the first impression. A positive, friendly attitude will answers should take no more than "If you give a bad first impression, help you present yourself in a favor- 30 to 40 seconds. you'll never get over it," Thielsen able light. A smile, eye contact and a Don't be afraid to sell yourself, said. firm handshake are important non- Be honest and optimistic, and show Don't bring friends or children to verbal communicators. a willingness to learn and grow the interview. Arrive 10 to 15 min- "Only 7 percent of what we say within the position for which you've utes early to make sure you're in the is actually words," said Thielsen. applied. right place and to make last-minute "Fifty-five percent is nonverbal body Posture is also important to your adjustments to your appearance if language, and 38 percent is in the tone confidence, sit up straight and be needed. of your voice." aware of nervous mannerisms, such Dress as you expect your inter- When meeting the interviewer, as cracking your knuckles. Women viewer to be dressed. Don't wear too make sure to give him or her enough wearing skirts or dresses should cross much jewelry, it can be distracting. personal space. their legs at the ankles instead of at For men, facial hair should be neatly "Keep yourself at an arm-length the knees. trimmed. distance, don't get too close," Thielsen . Asking questions of the interview- Don't chew gum, smoke or use said. er is a necessity to help you decide if i Grayson Hoffman/STAFF Make sure to get the correct you will accept the position, should it Members of Southern Anacronists sword fight in front of Lakeside. FioraAngeline, Rick Ferrell, Carl Fryday tM ' *\ pronunciation and spelling of the beoffered to you. Benefits, retirement and Eric Whitaker engage in rapier combat as a recruiting technique on campus. "Basically it's a medieval interviewer's name. Not only is it and work schedule are appropriate reenactment,"said Whitaker. "We do anything pertaining to the Middle Ages, from cooking the food and L Ma common courtesy, it will also be topics to cover. Asking about money wearing the clothes to sewing and weaving." useful when writing a thank-you note usually isn't a good idea. after the interview. "Never talk money unless the ' 1 £$ It never hurts to establish rapport employer brings it up, or if they of- ""*>■ mm fmu with the interviewer. Scan the room fer you the job," Thielsen said. "And "^JPMfe. you're being interviewed in — the never say no to an offer. Give yourself -K. ",.. .. I Vikings coffee mug or pictures of pets at least 24 hours to decide." can give you fodder for small talk. At the end of the interview, thank 1 Special Photo During the interview, if you the interviewer for his or her time. Be sure to send a thank-you note, by mail Interviewing for jobs isn't that bad. don't understand a question, ask the Use each interview as a learning ex- interviewer to restate it. 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