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E-ANN> « Wednesday Sports: GSU Volleyball wins its first conference title -■•• Volume 74, No. 46 December 5,2001 Page 6 www.stp.gasou.edu ON THE INSIDE: Police, complex deny use of Have a very 'hairy' holiday surveillance By Mathew R. Palmer A on giving [email protected] By Kiley Peckinpaugh Both police and management Covering the campus like a [email protected] of Towne Club apartments deny swarm of gnats Most girls want it. Most guys use of any type of surveillance love it. The way it flows, its smell equipment inside the complex. jffafeyft Weather and its softness are just some of its The George^ Anne received re- alluring appeal. ports from students that video cam- If it is such a treasure, then why eras were installed in the com- Sunny with a does Elizabeth Elrod want to get rid plex. The student residents won- high of 78° F of it? dered the purpose of the cameras and a low of People are always commenting as well as who might view the 51° F. on Elizabeth's long, beautiful hair. It surveillance captured on the cam- is so thick and healthy and makes eras. most people jealous, but people can- "Residents may have (surveil- not understand why she grows it all lance) cameras, but we do not have out just so she can get it cut again. them," Heather Stevens, manager Onh in America "When I was in my first year of of Towne Club said. college when I wrote a paper on Tension and,awareness is a • Playboy magazine is coming cancer," said Elrod. little higher after six students were out with a Playmate doll. "Through my research, I found robbed at gunpoint in an apart- • A Kentucky hunter shows off out about organizations who use do- ment at Towne Club last week. his illegal kill, thinking it's a nated hair to make wigs for children Allegedly, five black males, three deer. with cancer. That is when I decided wearing ski masks and two armed • An inebriated man shoots aqt to donate my hair so that these chil- with guns, busted into an apart- police from a chicken coop. dren can have real hair wigs." ment and robbed the residents of Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids their cell phones, a video camera Page 3 are programs that take real hair and and an undetermined amount of Opinions _ make wigs for children with cancer. cash. A female who was present was allegedly sexually assaulted. •Chris Brennaman says his All the hair is donated and so are the No one has been charged with goodbyes and pays his respects. wigs. The organization has helped the crime. •Jake Hallman answers a few thousands of children suffering from Captain J.R. Holloway of the letters to The George-Anne. cancer live a more normal life with Statesboro Police Department •Jill Burnham reflects on what the help of wigs. said, "We do not have any video she learned in college. Elrod, who is a Georgia native, has donated her hair twice before to cameras over there. Ifwedid,you Locks of Love, and is donating her wouldn't know about it or hear Page 4 hair a third time to the Wigs for Kids rumors of it." organization. "We have stepped up patrol sports over there in that area," he said. 'Eagle Football prepares for a "When you donate hair you need "We have always kept high patrol rematch with rivals Appalachian to give at least eight to ten inches,"' there. Students are so vulnerable. State. said Elrod. "I have been growing my They're a threat to themselves." • Volleyball wins its first SoCon hair out for over a year now and by Captain Holloway suggests title since joining the conference. summer I will have enough to do- nate." that students be more aware of Besides the paper that Elrod Wrote their surroundings and to be more in college, she also has a more per- safety conscious. sonal reason for donating her hair. "You're not home with "When I was in high school I had momma and daddy anymore," See Hair, Page 5 Holloway said. "You have to act grown now and protect yourself and lock up things."

Page 6 SGAtohold Features last meeting ' Creative French art film "Jesus Jill Burnham/STAFF of Montreal" shows in the Union Theater. HAIR IT IS: GSU senior Elizabeth Elrod lets her hair grow to luxuriant length, just to cut it again. Why? After a research project of semester • "Spy Game" is a fast-paced new By Mathew R. Palmer thriller starring Robert Redford on cancer and her own cancer scare, Elrod donates her hair to mathe wpalmer @ hotmail.com and Brad Pitt. Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids, programs that take real hair to make wigs for children with cancer. The public relations major The Student Government Asso- Page 10 says she feels she is doing something to make a difference in ciation will address the possible in- someone's life. Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids require donors crease of student activity fees as well to give at least eight to ten inches of hair. as Articles II and IV, items heavily Jill Burnham/STAFF debated yet last week, at its last meet- SiEntertainment ing of the semester tonight at 6 p.m. ' "Jingle Belle" is a comic about The United Way committee will Santa Claus' rebellious teenage also reveal the final total of its daughter who almost Christmas Emergency contraceptive available at Health Center fundraising campaign in addition to ty awakening Blizzard Wizard. By Shana Bridges you take the ECP pills on a regular recognizing large contributors. Shanabee99@ yahoo.com basis. That's why they are called In a three-hour-long meeting last In today's society, the attitude emergency contraceptive pills." week, senators heard from the Activ- toward casual sex is, well, casual. The emergency contraceptive pill ity Budget Committee concerning a Often, young people do not make was formerly called the "morning $10 increase in student activity fees a responsible decision to become after" pill. It consists of two separate beginning Fall 2002. Chairperson Crystal Washburn presented the sexually active, and irresponsibility pills that are actually high doses of ♦ can result in unplanned pregnancies birth control pills that must be taken , i-.'l- - ...... committee's recommendation. and sexually transmitted diseases. within 72 hours of unprotected sex. i «*-* -;*t£« '-- The increase would benefit sev- GSU Health Services encourages The pills work by temporarily eral campus activities such as the - SGA, Eagle Entertainment/Leader- sexually active students to make a stopping eggs from being produced. ■ - ■ ■. - ■ responsible decision and engage in They may also stop fertilization or ship, Student Advisory Board; Wel- safe sex. stop a fertilized egg from attaching come Week Activities and Campus However, they do offer the emer- to the uterus. Recreation. Page 9 gency contraceptive pill (ECP) to The FDA states that ECPs are a Overall, the Senate agreed that an help prevent a possible pregnancy. safe choice for greatly reducing the increase was warranted so long as it But students should not use the chances of pregnancy, but every was used to enhance programs, not simply maintain them. pills as a "safety net" for a promiscu- woman should consult a physician Allison Bennett/STAFF Executive Vice President Nick southern ous lifestyle. According to ElDonna for possible reasons against taking IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: The GSU Health Center is now offering Hilde, a nurse practitioner at Health Pearson addressed Washburn and the Events the ECP (Emergency Contraception Pill), also known as the morning after pill. question as to whether other avenues Services, "We don't recommend that See Contraceptive, Page 5 Though the pill is safe, it should only be used in the case of an emergency. S BASKETBALL of obtaining the additional funds were 1 GSU will host the Mercer investigated. wars in the Harmer "I feel that before we look to "ieldhouse at 7:30 pjm. on Committee seeks nominations for 'Who's who' among students increase the funding, we need to look Special to the G-A Dec " Among Students in American Nominees must also have eration by the Honors .Commit- at the funding we have and make sure ^ViPHOISJXENSENIBLE The GSU Honors Commit- Universities and Colleges." outstanding achivement in an tee. we are using the money we have and * The Symphonic Wind tee is seeking the help of stu- Criteria for selection includes area of study and be either a Students can submit an elec- it is being apportioned appropri- Ensemble will be held ; dents, faculty and staff in iden- a minimum cumulative GPA of GSU junior or senior. tronic nomination by visiting ately," Pearson said. tonight at 8 p.m. in the tifying students worthy of se- 2.8 and a record campus leader- Nominations must be re- the GSU WINGS Web site at "The last option should be to ask Carter Recital Hall. lection for "Who's Who ship and service. ceived by Dec. 13 for consid- www.gasou.edu. —. See SGA, Page 5 Page 2 Wednesday, December 5, 2001 Police Beat Wildlife Center to hold GSU Public Safety December 2 December 2 • Steven Graff, 18, was charged • David Allen Young, 20, was • Najuana Dorsey reported her with DUI and no headlights. charged with DUI and open container. cellphone was stolen or missing. 'Center After Dark' • Paul Everett reported his vehicle tag December 4 was lost or stolen in Campus Courtyard. Editor s NotePolice Beat appears in By Emma Brandy flights and a critter program set to an ing to those in less fortunate and in [email protected] • Jason Branch, 20, was charged • Zachary Hanebrink reported a every edition of the George-Anne in an adaption of "The Twelve Days of need this season. They want to pro- with minor in possession/consumption strong arm robbery in Eagle's Nest. effort to inform the GSV commwmt) oj the The Center for Wildlife Educa- Christmas". Afterwards,' a session vide some necessities for those that amount and nature of crime. All reports are of alcohol. • Desmond Mason reported a public information and can be obtained at tion and the Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Rap- of arts and crafts will take place where are often forgotten about - animals at • Rhyan Brooks, 20, was charged criminal trespass at Legends. either the GSU Division of Public Safety or tor Center will be hosting it's second the public will get a chance to the Statesboro Humane Society, with minor in possession/consumption • Britiney Grant reported someone the Statesboro Poliee Department. seasonal "Center After Dark" Dec. 8 make candy cane reindeer and Free admission will also be of alcohol. entered her car at Legends. from 6:30 pm to 9:00pm. "gingerbread house" bird feeders. granted to those that bring one of the -All Police Beat information is Everyone is invited to come and In addition to the crafts, people following items to donate to the Hu- Statesboro Police Department compiled by Adam Brady. December 3 enjoy the different activities centered will have a chance to purchase wild- mane Society: dog/cat shampoo, dog/ around the holidays and enjoy the life Christmas cards and take cat leashes, grooming brushes, cat animals. Polaroid snapshots with friendly litter, towels, blankets and animal Krista Weatherford, the canter's wildlife for a $5 fee. treats. Brady's Crimes of the Week educational programs coordinator, For Wildlife Center members, the The Center for Wildlife Educa- said it is mainly an opportunity for admission is $3 per person and $8.50 tion and the Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Rap- Missing: One Puppy who you are, and the public to come after hours and for the family. Non-members will tor Center is located on Georgia A cute, cuddly, little rottweiller what you've done. learn about nocturnal animals. have to pay $5 per person and $ 12 for Southern University's campus across puppy lay asleep with its brothers And I do mean to be The center will be decorated with the family. from Public Safety. The next sea- and sisters in its owner's backyard. sarcastic when I say festive garlands, ribbons, lights, "gin- However, the night's admission sonal "Center After Dark" will be Sounds like serenity all wrapped up, I hope you're happy. gerbread" nests, a box village and of is free for those that purchase a held March 23, 2002. For more in- doesn't it? Well, I'm sure it was, Who says course the wildlife. The night will be Wildlife Center membership. formation contact Krista Weatherford until someone had to break the si- Residence Halls are filled with entertaining evening The Wildlife Center plans on giv- at 681-0831. lence as well as the peaceful ambi- no fun? ance. Grabbing the puppy and mak- Not someone from Brannen Hall, our little Brannenite know the calls ing a clean getaway, a canine kid- apparently. It seems that one of its being made have been traced by the napper took our cute little friend away residents has found joy in the time- cops. I'm sorry to be the one to ruin from his family forever. You know less art of prank calling. Little does all your fun, but... GOTCHA! Computer lab to close Seven injured in school bus crash after driver says he fell asleep in Communication Arts By Samantha N. Smith the lab as the solution. "Going to a computer lab where [email protected] 99( Associated Press had a clean record and that he did not "The students are not leaving us onlyhalfofthe computers work is not 1 Spicy LITTLE ROCK- At least seven intend to issue a ticket. Beginning Dec.14, the computer lab ■any choice. The lab is not a easy on classes like PR Writing and teen-agers were injured Monday Rauf said he took a blood sample to in the Communication Arts Department playground. Our main objective now Journalism. They are doing this for us Chicken when their school bus driver fell run a toxicology screen as a matter of will be closed for general use. is to preserve the computers for class and we should appreciate it," she said. Sandwich asleep, veered off Interstate 530 and procedure, but he did not smell alcohol This decision comes as a result of use," he said. Beginning Spring Semester the hit a tree head-on, state police said. or suspect use of any illegal substance. the discovery of the abuse of the Because so many students use lab will be open only to classes and With purchase of Seven were taken to Arkansas The driver was treated at the scene lab's computers and materials and a this lab, it would be difficult to catch possibly for authorized members of " medium drink Children's Hospital, most with cuts for minor cuts. cut in the department's budget. the individuals who are responsible organizations housed in the and bruises. Other children were Pulaski County Sheriffs Communication Arts Department for the actions. The computers are Communication Arts Department. treated at the scene 31/2 miles south Department spokesman John Chair Hal Fulmer said that through set up so that users don't have to log Procedures are being drafted as to of Little Rock. Rehrauer said the bus was traveling his own observations he began to in under an individual name, so it the requirements for class to gain —-CHTCKEN i BiscuTg— Trooper Ahsen Rauf said the bus north on 1-530. Investigators said the notice how the computers were being would be impossible to determine access to the lab. used and handled. who has used each computer. 526 Fair Road driver told him he had worked a night students, age 14-16, were heading to job and was tired. Mills High School or Fuller Junior The computers were being used Some students whose majors are (Highway 67) "He reached over to turn off the High in the southern part of the for things such as printing long housed in the Communication Arts emails, cyber chats, and for searching Department feel that they are being Expires 13/20/01. heater. He nodded off," Rauf said. county. Limit two per coupon. 'That's when he went off the roadway." The bu s was carrying 26 students, soap opeta and dating services punished for the actions of others. Williams Center room 2023 Statesboro only. The trooper said the bus driver plus the driver. websites. Senior Cortez Collins said that it P.O. Box 8001 Students were also tampering with would be inconvenient to have to go Statesboro, GA 30460 the computers' hard drives, to the library or COB A to print out or reconfiguring operating systems and complete assignments given by their How to reach us downloading pornographic materials. professors. ADVERTISING: WVGS 91.9 FM Sports These behaviors were leading to the "We (Communication Arts 681-5418 overuse, waste and mistreatment of Majors) are not the only ones who STORY OR PHOTOS: materials that the Communication are using the computers. I have seen 681-5246 Arts Department pays for from its students who have already graduated FAX NUMBER: own budget with no assistance from in the computer lab as well as students 486-7113 the standard technology fees. who come here with their personal As an initial effort to remedy the visitors. It's just not fair," she said. E-MAIL TO: [email protected] situation, signs were posted Fulmer does not want students to throughout the department informing feel like they are being punished. // is a desire of The George-Anne students that if they did not use the "I don't think it is our students to print the news of Georgia South- The Division ern University as accurately as computers and other lab materials who are doing it. However, a possible. If you believe that some- wisely, it would be closed for general substantial number of them do use thing covered is in error, contact use. the lab," he said. the editor at 681-5246 as soon as After a year's time, when the Senior Public Relations major possible. l-AA Playoffs Shawanda Gordon agrees with the problems did not seem to change, Liked By Many, Fulmer drafted a memo to the faculty decision to make the lab restrictive Cussed By Some ... Round 2 of the department to consider closing for class use only. Read By Them All.

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LOS ANGELES -Just in time for holiday shoppers, the Playboy Licensing Group is bringing out the first in what it says will be a line of "anatomically correct" collectible dolls patterned on Playboy magazine centerfolds. "We are proud to offer their fans, and all collectors, a chance to own such a unique and lifelike creation,'Lori Carty, group brand was asleep with a woman in a three and a half hour standoff manager for the Playboy Licensing motel bedroom on Jan. 18. between police and 51-year-old Group, said Thursday. Yautentzi-Cipriano had been Albert Zampedri. The man fired Come celebrate Kwanzaa with the The first doll, a 16-inch replica sleeping in another bed in the room. twice at police from inside the coop of 1997 Playmate of the Year "He was a longtime meth user," and police returned fire, said Multicultural 5tu4ent Center! Victoria Silvsted, will be available said Marion County Deputy Harrisville Police Chief Maxwell Thursday, December 6, 2001 for sale until March 2002. Playboy District Attorney Joe Hollander. Jackson. said it expects to produce 30,000 Steve Krasik, Yautentzi- Zampedri was arrested on two Russell Union Clommons of the dolls, which will contain a Cipriano's attorney, argued that counts of attempted murder and 6PM suggested retail price of $49.99. Velasquez had threatened to hurt taken to Weber County Jail. Plans are to produce three new Yautentzi-Cipriano's family and The incident apparently began For moire information, please call 681-54-09 model dolls a year. that his client's history of drug use when Zampedri attacked a potential and a personality disorder meant buyer who arrived to look over the A Kentucky he was unable to form intent. man's former home. ■ Marion County Judge John Jackson said the buyer escaped Kentucky hunter Wilson said the force used was and called police who tracked shows off enormous "unnecessary, inappropriate and Zampedri through the snow to the excessive." chicken coop. An officer opened deer, discovers it is an the coop door and Zampedri fired elk Utah at him, shooting out the windows o of a police car in the process. JACKSON - Randolph Scott Drunk man shoots Jackson said Zampedri was Stidham was so proud of shooting drunk, armed and angry because a an enormous deer he drove it at police from chicken bank had taken over his house and around town in the back of his coop business Zip's Auto Service. pickup to show it off to friends. The standoff ended when They broke the bad news: He HARRISVILLE- An Zampedri left the chicken coop had actually bagged one of 1,300 inebriated man angry about the loss unarmed after negotiating with protected elk that wildlife officials of his house and business shot at police. Zampedri allegedly turned have been trying to restore to the police from inside a chicken coop, to run for his weapons, Jackson state's Appalachian mountains. authorities said. andtwo SWAT officers tackled Now Stidham, 38, faces more No one was injured in Sunday's him. than $8,000 in fines and up to a year in jail. "Anyone who mistakenly shoots an elk is an idiot," said Roy Grimes, deputy state fish and wildlife commissioner. "If a person cannot tell the difference between an elk and a deer, they should get rid of their firearms." Elk can weigh as much as 800 pounds; the antlers alone can 609 Brannen Street weigh 50 pounds and extend 6 Statesboro, Georgia feet. Deer are about a quarter of Checks (Across from Winn-Dixie) Accepted the size. "It's like comparing a tractor- trailer to a pickup truck,"said 489-7388 conservation officer Jamon Fresh & Sait Water • Small Animals • Reptiles Halvaksz. Cat & Dog Supplies • Birds • Feeders Stidham pleaded innocent this week to charges of possessing an elk. He and his attorney had no Second Annual comment. Prosecutor Hershel Branson Christmas/Anniversary Sale said Stidham turned himself in as Thursday, December 6th soon as he realized the error. "Obviously, he's guilty of it, but 6:00pm - 10:OOpm % you have to look at intent," Branson said. Specially-priced aquarium combos A Oregon Storewide discounts Large freshwather and saltwater Man sentenced for selection available at great discounts f beating man to death Small animal cages and accessories on with toilet lid sale Deep discounts on reptiles and reptile SALEM-A man who dgeoned an acquaintance to accessories ^ryr^ | death with a heavy porcelain toilet One night only! IPs-*- wli-l*. lid was sentenced to 25 years in prison. In what police described as a DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! "meth" killing, Angel Yautentzi- Cipriano of Woodburn used the NOW ACCEPTED! 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You know you're "Pli OPINION Simply put: can test That's all ST1 gonna miss me wel for now It's your choice sho Professors, as a whole, ner, told us why. I hired her don't have a mens' swim alumni!' and folks... are not demons sent from the next day. team? Way to support your What it comes down l.D. the lower pits of Hell to However, those that team. to, gentle readers, is that will We did it! We've wrapped torment you. They're just choose to write in using the During the pre-season, football hjustagame. For* adn up another semester here at The trying to get it through your "F" word every other sen- Jeff Price, GSU's head us, at least. Some of the George-Anne. We' ve done our thick skull that you have to tence and stoop to making basketball coach, made the players with NFL aspira- Wli! best to bring you the most up- do your work. Try to imag- wild accusations regarding rounds to the SGA shil- tions might feel a bit dif-^ root to-date, most reliable news that ine what it's like standing our sex lives are just sad. ling for students to come ferently, but I hope they're dos we possibly can. Starting this in front of a room full of We like getting that kind of and actually watch his keeping their GPAs up just semester with virtually a new children that don't want to mail, only because we get a squad play. Way to sup- in case a knee blows out. S staff, we feel that we have been be there and call you names good hour's worth of fun port your team. Just a game. I'm not able to do that for you. during class all because you making fun of you. How many of you have going to slam you for go- out We brought you a new expect results. It's a hard Now, I'd like to present ever seen a concert in Foy, ing out there and whoop- design and changed not only job gang, and often times you with a list of people except when you were re- ing and hollering with a me; the content of this newspaper, thankless. Try to remember that I believe are worth get- quired to for a grade? Way few thousand other people, but we have also upgraded the that. ting to know. to support your team. but I'm not going to pat quality and style of it. We now The cops in Statesboro First, my GSU family, Same question, but in- you on the back for your jump stories to the inside and aren't out to get you. We Tiffany Domingos (the sert "theater department." stunning individual sup- Sax have even changed the font of As much fun as it's been have this thing called "law," soon-to-be wife), David Arch-nemesis Way to support your team. port of an activity that, in the text. We did this all for you rattling the cages of mon- and cops enforce it. What, Brennaman (Icon 2.0), and Brennaman dared to write I could continue, but I my mind, is somewhat, - we hope you like it. keys all over GSU, it's time do you really expect them Rachael Patch. They were a column criticizing the think I've made my point. comparable to a stimulat- Ret The George-Anne wishes all for me make my curtain call. to let you destroy property, there for me. Always. I football team Monday. I don't want to read any ing game of Counter- too students good luck on their That's right, after this se- drive drunk, and disturb the would not have been any- Since then, we've been more of these holier-than- Strike on my computer. fee. finals. We extend our holiday mester, I will no longer be peace of those around yea? thing without them. Jake fairly beseiged up here in thou statements from stu- Yes, they work damn greetings to you and hope .you among The George-Anne Be honest, now. Hallman, who four years The George-Anne ivory dents who apparently be- hard. I've been to a prac- have a safe and happy holiday. regular columnists. At best, Leaving in the middle ago decided that the kid in tower with reams of letters lieve that our modern-day tice. I've seen the sweat inci On a lighter note, The I'll be a guest. of a play, concert, or a the WVGS booth might be dissenting his position. version of gladiatorial and blood. But when bug George-Anne is losing three of But let's not get ahead speech after you've taken alright. He walked with me I'm here to bury combat (sorry, rugby play- boiled down, it's their tilll' our vital staffers: Chris of ourselves, kids. Before just enough notes to get by through some tight spots, Casesar, not to praise him. ers) is the pinnacle of choice to be on the team., «ysl Brennaman, Jill Burnham and we say "so long," I've got in whatever class requires and we both made it out Chris went a bit far, but Statesboro civilization. If that presents difficul- this Jake Hallman. These guys are few things that I never got you to be there is rude. okay. Joe Ben Deal, the hey, you guys should know It's not like students are ties with engaging in the nex ascending to life after college around to. Those that have to stand on closest person to Jesus by now that he doesn't ever all that rabid about sup- all-important academic toci now. Your intelligence, wit Greeks really are buy- stage and watch a mass of Christ that I've ever met. put things in a "nice" way. porting the team—accord- side of things, then too bad.,' and humor will be greatly ing their friends. Sorry, but you flood out take it per- Tim Prizer, a hippie, but To judge by the re- ing to the Savannah Morn- Classes can exist without E missed at The George-Anne. there's no other way to put sonally. Stay for it all or what a fine editor he'll be. sponses, you'd think Chris ing News, 431 students football, but the football This year we came together with it. Why you pay money for don't go. It's that simple. BillNeville.whocalledB.S. had called Jesus Christ a came to last year's first- can't go on without the* things like "brotherhood," Question authority. I rule when he needed to, but transsexual. So much round playoff game in classes. ' a common vision to make the the: sisterhood," and "fellow- know that sounds all revo- backed me up on everything venom, so much hate... Statesboro. That's right, a It's also your choice to paper the best that we possibly for ship" is beyond me. I'm not lutionary, but, if allowed to else (jokes on him, David To date, I don't believe whopping 3 percent of the go support them. I don't, could. We have been stressed siif beyond belief, dealt with no trying to be mean about it, go unchecked, they'll start has at least two more years we've actually received student body. since I like to roll out of but it seems that those things to take your rights away and here). Peter Christopher, anything from members of One letter pointed out bed on Saturdays around sleep and had to endure long the would be more appreciated you could wind up in some my Yoda. Reed Smith, the the team that he so griev- that "In some cases, foot- 6 p.m. or so. It's Chris' hours up here in the Williams ma: if they were earned through prison or before a secret Mr. Fantastic of GSU. Lo- ously insulted. ball is the only chance choice to not only Center. No one can replace you ak: merit. And that little bit they military tribunal. gan Thomas and Zach Rush- What's interesting to some of these athletes dissupport the team, but and we hope you know that. tot tell you about having the Finally, I'd like to ex- ing, my Chewbacca and me about the screaming even get to go to college." question your single- You are not only ourcoworkers, kin highest GPA's on campus? press just how much I love Slappy Jenkins, respec- but are among our best friends. missives up here is the ab- I'm with Chris on this minded devotion to South* Well, I would hope that they to get written feedback over tively. Adam Brady, it solute single-minded rabid- We thank you not only for what one. Boo-hoo. If you Georgia's second most would. They represent a column. Many of you scares me to think what he ness of how important it is popular religion. you have done for your don't have the brains to something like 11 percent write to George-Anne col- will become. Justin to "support your team." make it in the academic Go team, I hope you*] university via student media, of the student population. If umnists to air your feelings Johnson, who brought the You're hypocrites. All settting, you shouldn't be win the championship. but for your friendship. Best of they couldn't beat the other about their work. Do this as paper into the 21st century of you. here in the first place. To Now, I want a card luck to each of you. 89 percent I'd be worried. much as possible. Positive and did it with style. I was, for a brief time, give someone a scholar- from Paul Johnson wish- As forthe rest our coworkers That and many of them have or negative, we need it. Of- Amanda Permenter, a fine on the GSU fencing team. ship just because they can ing me luck in the Geor- and returning readers, we'll see tests on file. Tests on file ten times, if it's well thought editor in training. Mom, At the annual Geoff Elder run or toss a ball better gia College Press Asso- you in January. help. A lot. out and the writing is good, Dad and the rest family, tournament, hosting world- than the average guy or ciation columnist-of-the^ LETTER AND SUBMISSION POLICY we'll offer you a job work- sorry for scaring you. class fencers from as far girl is a slap in the face of year competition. ing for us. I did that two Thanks for four-and-a-half away as Kuwait, you didn't their intellect. Jake Hallman will win The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and weeks ago when a young years, gang. show up. Way to support "Y'know, we'd never that award this year, guest columns from people both inside and outside the GSU community. woman wrote in that she Chris Brennaman, award your team. let you in here, but damn (dammit). He can be All copy submitted should be typed (double-spaced, please), preferably on didn't like my work and winning columnist, has left the Ever seen a GSU swim if you won't make our reached via e-mail at Macintosh disk in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Works format. All submis- then, in an intelligent man- building. meet? Did you know we team look good to the revjake @ stouthouse. org. sions must be signed and include a mailing address and phone number for verification. The editors reserve the right to reject any submission. There - is no word limit on submissions. A writer may request to remain anonymous. However, it will be the editor's decision whether or not to print the name. Submissions are run on a space-available basis. The 2001 Editorial Staff As I say my final goodbyes # Covering the campus like a swarm of gnats Brooke Minter Deputy Managing Editor late nights at The G-A (even have to put myself first because if accepting and open to everyone i Jenni Ginepri though I hate to admit it but I will I can't then no one else will. I've who walks through the door. You miss it). Those of us graduating learned to balance my check book accepted me and I will never be Assistant News/Sports Editor The 2001 Editorial Board the same. You have taught me so Jill Burnham will never be the same. Yes, we (I still falter on occasion, it's a can go to grad school and I'm sure learning process). I've learned that much about myself and about the Photo Editor Justin Johnson a lot of seniors are but unless you the smallest things can cause the kind of friendships I want to have.. Melissa Connors stay in Statesboro it still won't be biggest disasters. I've learned that Thank you. Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor the same. I'm not going to grad taking a breath and stepping To my close friends, Krista, Amanda Permenter school right away so when I do back from a situation helps to Jenny, Olivia, and Carrie, I will Tim Prizer Features Editor decided to go I always remera Managing Editor Chris Brennaman will be sup- ^^^^^^^^^ —- ber the nights A & E Editor porting myself out at the Nikei WE ALL ONE DAY WILL REACH OUR FINAL and Retriever's. Jake Hallman Chloe Rauch which is no fun. Ohhh The drive-by's News Editor Copy Editor SEMESTER, FINAL WEEK OF CLASSES, FINAL yeah, I almost and late night forgot, no more TEST, AND FINALLY GRADUATION. NO ONE chats. Thank j THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF monthly allow- you for beinj For 75years, Georgia Southern's Official Student Newspaper ances from CAN STAY IN SCHOOL FOREVER, RIGHT?!! my friend^ It hit me yesterday. I'm actu- mom. ^—^ — through every- NEWS CIRCULATION ally graduating. Ohhhh lord!!! Jeeezzz...this thing. Chris Brennaman. Shana Bridges. Blaze Supervisors Even through all the bitchin' whole graduation thing is starting shed light on areas never before To my friend, Channon, what Culpepper. Tiffany Domingos. Erik David Panowicz, Chris Rhyne seen. I've learned that it doesn't can I say? You will probably neve/ Howard, Crystal Lipsev, Mat Palmer, - I've done concerning graduation, to sound bad. Brandon Sparks ADVERTISING/DISTRIBUTION it never really sunk in that I'm But it's envitable. We all one matter how you look, if he likes realize how much I care for you. LIFESTYLES SERVICES (ADS) actually ending my college ca- day will reach our final semester, you he will like you no matter You have also taught me a lot reer. final week of classes, final test, what name brand you wear or about myself and I will never be Urkovia Jacobs, Travis Jones. Janis Pit- Advertising Manager man David Brennaman No more afternoon naps (even and finally graduation. No one how your hair is styled. I've able to forget you. You have made though its been years since I had can stay in school forever, right?!! learned that being yourself is the this past year the most meaning*"1 SPORTS Business Manager Siacey Johnson one I can remember the good old So, thinking about the cross- only way to true happiness. I've of my life. Don't let anything o} Eli Boorstein, B.j. Corbitt. Nick Rerstos, days of being a freshman and road I'm approaching at mock learned that I still have a lot of anyone get in the way of you* Bo Ftiiginili. Dons Kkkl Ad Reps Trent Anthony. Tiffany Domingos. sophomore). No more 2 a.m. Wal- speed, I began reminiscencing learning to do. dreams. You're too good for that Stacey Johnson, Jennifer Teusuw. Mart runs or snack attacks sub- about the last 5 (ok, 5 1/2) years. So, as I venture into the un- And last but not least, thanks to PHOTOGRAPHY Candace Westherry. Jackson Westherry sided by a trip to Waffle House. Here's a few I thought were my known I will be accompanied by GSU. 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Room 2022 in the Russell Union or mail to Post Office box 8066. out of their pockets." cussion until tonight's meeting in or- In other business, the SGA: go- )op- Washburn stated that no other der to give senators an opportunity to • Approved $600 for Campus Out- For more information, contact us at 486-7270. th a means had been investigated and al- speak to students and find their opin- reach. The organization, whose pur- >ple, luded to the fact that there were no ions as well as allow the Activity Bud- pose is to spread the message of God other means. Pat, get Committee to investigate other across campus, will be attending a con- After the meeting, President Bryan means of obtaining the proposed in- ference in Orlando, Florida in late De- /CHIP 1. What year are you? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th other sup- Saxton pointed out that the increase crease. cember. Over 600 students from vari- 2. Circle each name you would PAY to see. hinges upon the approval of GSU Presi- Also heavily debated was the issue ous colleges across the Southeast will t, in 3. List the MAXIMUM amount of money you would pay to see them. vhat. dent Bruce Grabe and the Board of of amending Article II of the SGA also be attending the conference. ilat- ■Regents. Both must pass the proposal constitution, which defines the total • Approved $600 for the Diver- ter- in order to increase the student activity number of senators for the SGA. The sions Dance Team. The troupe pre- MUSIC ARTISTS sr. fee. Budget Review Committee presented sented "Back to The Future" Dec. 3 in i Outkast - $ Bubba Sparks - $. Mill i A large number of students en- several options to the Senate. Their the Union Ballroom. Half of the pro- rac- jplled at GSU use HOPE, thus a S10 main proposal was to cut the number of ceeds will benefit the United Way, Alicia Keys - $_ Peety Pablo - $_ veat i increase per student would mean a senators from 41 to 31. with the other half benefiting the vic- hen huge amount of increase of HOPE The proposal was amended, yet tims of Sept. 11. Diversions has 32-36 112-$ Pink - $ heir funds. However, with large university voted down by a 26-1 vote. Nine dancers in its organization. am. system budget cutbacks, 2.5 percent senators had trickled out of the meet- The SGA will have its last meeting Ja Rule - $. Vertical Horizon - $_ cul- this fiscal year and a 5 percent decrease ing early leaving exactly quorum, which tonight in Russell Union room 2080 at the next fiscal year, the approval of the would have required a unanimous vote 6 p.m. All students are encouraged to Bush - $ Juvenile - $ rnic increase is up in the air. for any item of business to pass. Five attend. bad., Staind - $. Nelly - $ lOUl HAIR, FROM PAGE 1 ball a cancer scare," said Elrod. friend Heather McGowen. • Making a difference in her life, Other - $_ the. "It was horrifying, and ever since According to Tony Cohen of Elrod, a GSU senior, is 24 and gradu- then I have had a true understanding Cohen and Cohen hair, hair becomes ates in May with a master's degrees •c to for the disease and the people that such a personal thing to many people in public relations and a minor in COMEDIANS m't. suffer from it." and it is very hard to let go of. "Many writing. Carrot Top - $_ Jon Stewart - $_ t of Elrod's friends are impressed by say that when you cut your hair to let Her dream is to work for the com- und the way she can donate her trade- go of all your burdens." he said. missioners office of Major League Margaret Cho - $_ iris' i Dave Chapelle - $_ mark hair. "I know that Elizabeth is ' "I don't feel as though I'm letting Baseball in New York. 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and we're looking to advance' i By Doug Kidd Revere's big outing helped the "We've lost to them here lately, [email protected] Eagles overcome Adrian but the games have been close. SCOUTING REPORT: APPALACHIAN Georgia Southern knew their Peterson's 71-yard day, his first But you've got to win the close STATE MOUNTAINEERS games if you want to win a na- road to a third straight national career game less than 100 yards. 12 noon at Paulson Stadium- Student tickets $5 - tional championship. championship wouldn't be easy. "Realistically, [ASU] has the No television as of press time "Coming close doesn't cut it." When the Eagles beat Appala- best defense we've played," Re- Radio: WMCD FM-100, WVGS 91.9 FM chian State in October they vere said. "They're very physi- The Mountaineers didn't have to worry about a tight first round might' ve figured they would seem cal." •Location: Boone, N.C. game, jumping on William & As the semester comes to an them again later on. Paul Johnson agrees. The fifth- •Coach: Jerry Moore Mary early. After quarterback end I would like to take a moment But at the earliest it appeared it year head coach said the Moun- •2001 record: 8-3 (6-2 SoCon) Joe Burchette threw an intercep- to look back on the past events. would be a semifinal match-up, taineers defense is as physical as •Last Time: GSU won 27-18 in Boone on Oct. 13, 2001 tion that was taken back for a We* ve had our ups and downs, maybe the championship game. any in the nation, something his •On offense: ASU has found a running game since the last time they touchdown, ASU went on a 35-0 our highs and lows, and every- But with the NCAA going with a offense has found out through the played the Eagles. The Mountaineers have turned to Jimmy Watkins in run to put the game away by the thing in between. We've had regionalized bracket for the I-AA years. the past few weeks with good results. Last week Watkins ran for 216 third quarter. times of celebrations, moments playoffs, the Mountaineers will "We've had some great yards and four touchdowns in ASU's first-round win over William & GSU used a similar run to put of shock and sadness, and days of be in Statesboro for the second games," Johnson said. "Familiar- Mary. Quarterback Joe Burchette might be the best passer in the away Florida A&M, outscoring silence. If I could use one phrase round. ity breeds contempt, I guess. But SoCon, but struggles at times, his five-for-20, three interception perfor- the Rattlers 53-7 during one to sum up the entire season, Not that any of it matters. GSU I think there's a lot of respect for mance last week a good example. stretch before taking a 60-35 win. well.. .there is no one phrase that and Appalachian State are both both programs; I know they're a •On defense: The Mountaineer front seven might be the best in I- But nobody on either side ex- could be said. Our athletics as a ready to play. very tough and well-coached AA and they certainly are one of the most physical. Ryan Watson and pects similar outings this week. whole is as diverse as the student "If we want to get where we team." Josh Jeffries anchor the defensive line while linebackers Justin Seaverns "It's always a really tough body. And they have faced just want to be, we know we're going GSU has beaten the Mountain- and Wes Hunter are two of the best in the conference. Seaverns is the game," said GSU linebacker Mike as many obstacles, if not more, to have to win some tough games," eers the past two meetings, some- Mountaineers' emotional leader and likes to talk, but for the most part Ward. "The winning team barely than the rest of the students. said GSU quarterback J.R. Re- thing that Mountaineers line- has been able to back it up. wins and there's a lot of motiva- The basketball season is off to vere. backer Justin Seaverns hasn't •On special teams: Kicker Eric Rockhold has done a good job this tion this time out. a good start: the men are currently In the Oct. game, Revere bailed overlooked. year, nailing 10-of-13 field goals with a long of 44 yards. Return man "They're looking for revenge 4-3 and are seeded to win the out the GSU offense, running for "I can taste it," Seaverns said Jermane Little averages nearly 27 yards per kickoff return. Southern Conference South Divi- 124 yards and four touchdowns. to the Watauga (N.C.) Democrat. and we're looking to advance." sion, and the women are currently 3-3 and are seeded to place sec- ond in the Southern Conference. Cross country had a good sea- son, with ten top ten finishes by the runners and a tenth place fin- ish at the Southern Conference Championships. The football team has put to- gether another stellar season, win- ni ng the Southern Conference title with a record of 7-1. The team is currently 11-1 and on their way to a possible seventh national championship title. Keep it up, guys! Golf saw an awesome fall sea- son with three top ten finishes in the four tournaments they com- peted in. Justin Kolumber placed first at the Duke Classic Tourna- ment. The soccer teams both had winning seasons, the men fin- ished the season 8-12. They beat No. 2 Davidson in round one of the Southern Conference tournamet, but lost to UNC-' Greensboro 1-0 overtime in the semifinals. The women's team LaVene Bell/STAFF had an even better record; finish- ing the season 12-5-1. The ladies BATTLE IN THE'BORO: Round two of the playoff battle is staged for Saturday at noon when the Eagles will host the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The last meeting left App. lost to Western Carolina in round St. in the dust with a final score of 27-18 in Boone, N.C. one of the Southern Conference tournament. The volleyball team saw their best season ever with a final win- Volleyball season finishes with first ever SoCon title ning record of 22-12. The ladies won their first ever Southern Con- By Eli Boorstein wins the season before she came, been especially close. lowing Senior Day festivities on Eagles, as senior Amanda Brooks [email protected] ference title in school history, to an eighth place finish in the "She has been like a second November 10. "She cares for me closed out her Eagle career with J and with a new coach. Kudos to On a campus that is used to the NJCAA Tournament last season. mom to me," remarked Schmitz- and the players. ' That kind of a team-record 4,180 assists. the volleyball team! winning ways of the football team, The same happened at Pittsburg Rower, who hails from Brazil, fol- attention is necessary to bring the Susan Bindshedler, also a se- Ok, now about me. the Georgia Southern volleyball State in 1991, as sheled best potential out of the nior, closed out her career with This year, my second year as team had been a thorn in the overall the team from eight wins players." 199 kills during the season, a sports editor, I started out with a image of the athletics program, to 21 wins in her first sea- "It was a surprise to personal best. new assistant that never showed posting just three winning seasons son. That same winning hear that she wanted to As for next season, there are up. So then for a while it was just since their inception in 1985. In formula has worked come here," said Coach higher expectations for Coach me. Then I got an assistant who sixteen years, the Eagles had posted wherever she has coached Messersmith. "I was Messersmith as she goes into her second season in Statesboro. De- was too shy and didn't even want a dismal 176-315 record, includ- as Messersmith had lucky to get her in the first' to be here. After a few weeks I ing an 11-19 record in 2000. No- posted a 360-199 career place [at Arizona West- spite losing five seniors, includ- received an unprofessional but body could have imagined the record upon her hiring at ern]. She has helped me ing Schmitz-Rower, there are humorous letter in green marker magical season that the Eagles Georgia Southern. get two programs turned players sitting in the wings to letting me know that he no longer would have in 2001 as they far Despite moving over around." make sure Georgia Southern is wanted to be part of the staff or exceeded all expectations on their 2,100 miles from Yuma, Buckmire missed the still the team to reckon with in the Southern Conference. Lauren workwithme. Whatever! I'mso way to winning the Southern Con- Arizona to Statesboro, 1999 season at Arizona easy to work with, he just never ference and reaching the NCAA the transition couldn't Western while she recov- McClain and Ashley Chao, as talked-!'m not good with shy Tournament, where they fought ad- have been smoother for ered from a bout of lupus well as Buckmire and Ciuni. will provide the senior leadership next people. Especially when they mirably with Pepperdine in the first the new coach as she had and is still receiving che- don't respond to simple questions. round, but lost 3-0. For a team that plenty of familiar faces motherapy treatments. season. Veiglova will be back to continue her volleyball prowess. Then I was on my own for about had not even made the conference along for the ride. Her However, as Coach two weeks. Then I scored a touch- tournament since 1998, it was quite two assistant coaches - Messersmith responded, Erin Martin and Megan Lippi down when fellow assistant news a pleasant surprise. her husband Hal, and Catherine's parents were played well during their fresh- man year in 2000, but were lost in editor Jenni stepped up to also "I expected the team to be bet- Mark Beneitone - both comfortable with their tackle the assistant sports editor ter this year," said Kerry were coaches for the daughter's move to Geor- the fold this season with the in- flux of new players. However, as job. From that moment on, my Messersmith, who was hired last football team at Arizona gia, given her great con- Coach Messersmith remarked, life was ten times easier. February to take over the reigns of Western. In addition, nection with the coach. Oh, and another person who the volleyball program. "But I there were some familiar Despite the move, Martin and Lippi will have much | larger roles during the 2002 cam- made my life easier was my room- couldn't have anticipated a sea- faces on the bench as each of the transfers had paign. Freshman Kristin Kasprak mate, Kimmy Mbcha-child, who son like this." well. Catherine productive seasons, es- came on strong at the end of the brought me dinner when I needed However, with the type of re- Buckmire, Camila pecially Schmitz-Rower season, and is due for a breakout it and gave me a ride home when sume Messersmith had amassed in Schmitz-Rower, and and Veiglova, who were sophomore year in 2002. Kim it was dark. thirteen years of coaching, it may Martina Veiglova had all both named all-confer- Foytich played well this season Thanks to everyone who made have not been a complete surprise played for Messersmith ence. Veiglova recorded as she shared the setting duties my life much more interesting! that the Eagles had the season they at Arizona Western. Tyra a team-high 543 kills with Brooks, but will be the vet- To all the teams, good luck with had. She is no stranger to turning Ciuni came here from with Schmitz-Rower LaVene Bell/STAFF eran setter on next year's team, j the rest of your season. I'll see all around losing programs, though, AWC rival Eastern Ari- close behind with 535. Christina Lentz, one of just two of you next year. as she has done it four times before zona. The relationships THE BEST YET: The Lady Eagles and new Ciuni added 117 kills Georgia natives on the team Melissa Connors is the sports - most recently at Arizona West- that Camila and head coach Kerry Messersmith completed their while Buckmire had 93. (along with Chao), will round out * | editor and can be reached at ern College. Messersmith took a Catherine have with best season in school history ever with a Southern It was also a positive sea- the veteran leadership in 2002. [email protected] Matador squad that had only four Coach Messersmith have Conference first place title. son for the returning Wednesday, December 5, 2001 Page 7

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Page 8 Wednesday. December 5. 2001 10 reasons to be proud of 2001] Young swim and dive team looking for first win Chris Medeiros at least one episode of Baseball [email protected] Tonight before going to bed. 5) The Arizona This past Friday, the GSU Diamondbacks: They gave us one women's swim team attempted their first meet win. incredible fall classic, and helped • take our minds off of baseball's Coming down to the last real problems for a short while. Oh, two events, The College of and someone finally beat those Charleston edged out GSU damn Yankees. 125-106. While the Eagles 4) Joe Paterno: After decades did not win the meet they did, of hard work and dedication "Joe win many individual events. Pa" is finally "king of the coaching Mikki Wood and Kaley hill" in college football. And has Marshall won first and second In 2001, the sports world went anyone noticed, after a rocky start in the 200-meter freestyle. through just about everything: Penn State is one game away from Marshall also won the 100- . Records were both set and broken. a bowl this season? meter freestyle. a few legends were leaving while 3) Dale Earnhart: Who else Lauren Bird and Erin others were returning, and of course could I possibly put next to the Downs earned first and second •(here was one long week in numbers on my list? Dale, you left in the 100-meter butterfly. . September when the stadiums didn't us way too soon, but we know that The team consisting of ' make a sound. if it were up to you that you wouldn't Marshall, Downs, Heiser, and So as we approach the final days have gone out any other way. Bird won first place in the of what has been one year we all 2) Cal Ripken and Tony 200-meter freestyle relay. Photo by Jill Burnam While their record stands won't soon forget, I have made my Gywnn: They walked into baseball SINK OR SWIM: With ten new freshman, the team is still looking for their first win of the season. They continue to at 0-6, the Eagles have .list of the top ten reasons why sports together, and they walked out of practice just as hard and are optimistic about future meets. They will host there first meet at Hanner on Jan. 19. has helped allow us to keep our baseball together so they make my improved much from last year. two of the three Southern State Southern State team last year, heads held high, and reminded us to list together. Thanks fellas for The women are swimming double practices two and three team individuals back from last Erin Downs and Lauren Bird, » always keep believing in miracles. giving us one last summer in the faster than last year, but their times a week. During a double are only sophomores. 10) Mario Lemieux: This sun so that we could say goodbye, opponents have been Georgia practice day, these athletes year, GSU should do well Feb. 13 when they visit the GSU's next home swim meet j humble -owner decided to risk and for showing us how to do it the Tech, William and Mary and start off the day with practice : University of North Florida is Jan. 19. at Hanner Fieldhouse. tarnishing his legendary status by right way on and of the field for two Richmond, which all very at six a.m. in the morning until The meet is scheduled to start at getting back into the game to help decades. strong teams. seven-thirty. for the Southern State 11 a.m. This is one of the only out his struggling franchise or And the number one reason to The Eagles losses do not Last year, the Eagles took Championship. The Eagles have this team meets that the team swims at "maybe it's because he just missed be proud of sports in 2001: come from lack of practice home second place at the has ten freshmen, and only Georgia Southern. Students and * > playing. 1) September 11th: It was a and dedication. The Eagles Southern State Championship, two seniors. The two faculty are invited to attend this 9) Chicago Bears: Week after week that sports took time out to practice everyday rrom 3:30- up from fifth the year before. swimmers that made the meet. week this team has found a way to honor what was really important. 5:00 p.m. They also have Considering the Eagles have i.win football games in dramatic And when they returned, it was the ! fashion, and afterthe experts picked way we cheered, the way Sammy 1 them to finish dead last, it looks like Sosa ran to right field with the they are taking Cinderella's slipper American flag in his hand, and the Eagles lose to Univ. of Nevada- Las Vegas 79-64 ■ 'right into the playoffs with them. way tough linebackers cried during G-A News Service turnovers. The Runnin' Rebels a 12-4 to open up a 39-31 lead at The Eagles will continue 8) Michael Jordan: See Reason the singing of the national anthem. Julius Jenkins and Frank only shot 42 percent, and the break. playing through the winter break. ; #10 above. Sports helped remind us how Bennett each scored 14 points, committed 24 turnovers. Vegas then outscored GSU 15- They are slated to compete against 7) The Baltimore Ravens: This special being an American really but it wasn't enough to overcome GSU (3-3) held a 22-21 lead 8 to start the second half, and the several teams, including: Albany :' team gave every coach in America is, and if there should be one picture Georgia Southern's worst with just 7:36 left in the first half Eagles could get no closer than State in Statesboro, Furman (So- * "another example to show their that exemplifies what 2001 was all ». shooting night of the young season after a Sean Peterson three- 12 the rest of the way. Con) inGreenville,S.C.andVMI players that even in 2001 defense- about, then it should be the stadium pointer. UNLV won the rebounding (So-Con) in Statesboro. i still wins championships. seats full of red, white and blue as the Eagles fell 79-64 to Nevada- Las Vegas Saturday at the Thomas A Frank Bennett dunk and free edge 46-37, and shot 35 free Their season will conclude !*' 6) Barry Bonds: With 73 with flags waved high, hands held throw pulled the Eagles even at throws, connecting on 25. GSU with the Southern Conference homeruns. he gave every baseball tight, and a foundation of pride that & Mack Center. The Eagles shot just 34 percent 27-all with 4:23 remaining, only shot a season-high 84.2 percent Tournament in Charleston, S.C. fan in the country a reason to catch can never be destroyed. from the field and committed 22 to have UNLV finish the half on from the line, making 16-of-19. March 1-3. * « I I

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By Joe Ben Deal Dini has made Jingle Belle acces- [email protected] sible to both young and old alike, Maybe split "Once long ago... at the cold North something he is a pro at, which he has Pole, a birth took place, or so it was told. demonstrated numerous times in the Santa, that friend to kids 'round the past with his work on Batman: The we the world, and his wife were blessed with a Animated Series and other Warner sweet baby girl. Her laughter was a Brothers cartoons. should course silvery, twinkling knell, so the Kringles His characters are not quite the named their daughter Jingle Belle. Baby traditional stereotypical characters of I Jing was the joy of her loving Mom & Christmas tales. Features Editor Pop. She fed the reindeer.. .and helped The Blizzard Wizard serves as an make toys in the shop. But time slips by admirable fairy tale villain for Santa Withoutdigressingtoo deeply into Making those odd-numbered physical at a lightning pace. And soon a change Clause. He builds an army of "soft the details of my recent academic activities courses optional could cre- began to take place. Santa's baby girl is serve" minions and plans to distribute work ethic, it will suffice to say that, ate a Me space. It couldn't hurt to now a teen brat, from her big black them to all the children of the world I've learned more than I should have eliminateoneof thosesuperfluous free boots to her little elf hat." while leaving Santa in a block of ice. this semester. The reason for that is electives for the sake of a good cause Santa can handle all the kids in the Santa's wife is Mirabelle, Queen pure and simple. This university has either. world, except his own daughter, Jingle of the elves. Santa saved Mirabelle professors of extremely high caliber. My own HIST12 lOprofessorended Belle. In Paul Dini's original story, and all her elves from enslavement by In my three semesters here, I've up expressing dismay this semester be- "Jingle Belle: Naughty and Nice," we the Blizzard Wizard long ago and yet to have a professor who didn't cause, through no fault of his own, he meet teenage Jingle and follow her ex- promptly married her. greatly inspire me and tickle my de- couldbarelygettkoughtheCivilRights ploits at the North Pole and anywhere Then there is Santa, the large bar- sire to learn. They work with what Era before finals were upon us. Forced else she happens to go as she enrages barian saint of the North Pole, with all they' re given, which are students and to stiffle his very apparent enthusiasm her daddy, Santa Clause, to no end. the patients and generosity in the curriculum. for the subject he put a rash on each "Naughty and Nice" starts with a world, but nothing he says to Jingle Regarding the curriculum, my re- chapter,desperatelyendevorragtoteach story about Jingle trying to show Santa ever comes out right, or at least, she sentments are few. Even during my us with the greatest quantity/quality that she can do his job as good as he can never takes it the right way. freshman year when my fellow stu- combination possible. by going to a department store and After Jingle has spent months being dents were grumbling endless lamen- If the course could be split into have children sit on her lap in a story the best daughter she can be, hoping to tations about having to take two ori- halves, not only would students learn titled "Miserable on 34lh Street." The get more than coal for Christmas, Santa entation classes, 1 was in disagree- more, but professors wouldhavemuch daddies want to sit on her lap more than smiles on Christmas morning and says, ment. I enjoyed the series of GSU more room to elaborate on empha- the children, but Jingle does get some "Over the past few months, I've seen orientation courses, especially the sized material and explain the social shopping in. But while she was escap- what a good girl you've been, and I second one. I'm always thankful for and political motivations behind the ing from the North Pole, she acciden- realized I've been too hard on you... an easy A. events in history that shaped what we tally released the power of the Blizzard I'm hoping you'll accept this long over- Special Photo The main grievance I have con- are today. Students would be able to Wizard, Santa's arch-nemesis. due gift from me..." "IT'S GOT TO BE TOUGH BEING SANTA CLAUS' cerns History 2110, "US. - A Com- reach a fuller understanding of the The escaped Blizzard Wizard's Jingle gets excited and thinks of the DAUGHTER:" Santa's bratty teenager wreaks havoc on the North Pole prehensive Survey." The professors very relevant concepts of their own evil plans leads directly into the next new snowboard she wants, but Santa as the only kid in the world that can get on her father's nerves. who teach the class are fantastic and country's past. story, "Santa's Little Hellion," in leans over and kisses her on the head the subject material is fascinating. Un- With the course divided, the which Jingle is the only one who can and says, "All my love and fatherly no one knows that Santa has a daugh- lects all the earlier Jingle Belle stories fortunately, the students and the teach- first class would coverevery thing save Santa and Christmas. respect. Merry Christmas, Sweetheart." ter. and is available for $8.95 with art by ers both miss out on a lot due to the from the Colonial and pre-Revo- In a book about Santa and his Jingle, being the perfect protago- "How come there's no Christmas Stephen DeStefano and painted art by amount of material the course attempts lutionary periods through just be- daughter, the third story only seems nist for kids today, has been way too cards with me on them? No Christmas Lawrence Marvit. to squeeze into one semester. fore World War I. The second logical. "Sanity Clauses" is a visit for spoiled by her mom and pop and now specials, no ornaments, nothing! I Other books include a collection of I'm sure there are plenty who will class would pick up at World War the whole family to the therapist so they can't do anything with her. Santa don't even have a song! All of the short stories written and drawn by vari- dispute the idea, but I believe that our I and continue to the present time. father and daughter can work out their leaves to get her the snowboard, but stupid reindeer and snowmen have ous comic book professionals called U.S. History survey course should be As it is right now, I've been problems. before he can get back, Jingle, think- songs," complains Jingle to Santa. "Jingle Belle's All-Star Holiday Hulla- broken up into a two-part series. It's afforded a hurried understanding of The final story in the graphic novel ing that all he's giving her is his love "There's Jingle Bells," says Santa baloo," Jingle Belle's hockey exploits the norm for Composition,. World our history since colonial times, is an eight page painted story in which and respect, goes crazy and tries to which Jingle insists is not about her. in "The Mighty Elves" and a tale of Literature, and even the Orientation closed with a faint grasp of The Martians attack the North Pole. take her poor little cousin Rusty's But Santa says, "That's not what the Christmas Eve with Jingle and all her classes. Why not this significant core Cold War and the Civil Rights Era. Jingle Belle is a wonderful new new snowboard. Eskimo Boys say, 'Jingle all the way!" friends in "Jingle Belle Jubilee." requirement? Should I really have to call my addition to the cast of Christmas char- Poor Rusty. He's the good little Yeah, so Santa needs to learn to For more information about Jingle If it's room for credit hours we're parents to find out what happened acters and Paul Dini blesses us with elf who does everything he supposed talk to his daughter, but it might help if Bell, go to her website at worried about, that can be remedied. after that? hristmas. to, but can't get his cousin Jingle to every one picks up this fun Christmas www.jinglebelle.com. Jingle Belle com- be nice to him. story and finds out all about Santa's ics can be ordered, locally at Gallop's Maybe Jingle is just mad because little Hellion. "Naughty and Nice" col- Comics and Games. ****>*!£ V*****:«** '* «* Crazy Sub Specials for November! Hot Sub Gold Sub 7 Mighty Mitch 7 Chicken %« (Ham & Roast Beef) Salad 620 Fair Road (Next to Food Lion) Both specials are only $5*59 Open Daily lOam-lopm & include chips and a drink. We don't run specials or put our piercings on sale. 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All GSU students were treated Georgia Southern Puppet gatory" by William Butler proceeds from ticket sales will to yet another cultural delight Theatre presents a be placed in the Dr. h on Monday night when the night of Irish plays Gary Sullivan Schol- Union theater showed "Jesus of on Wednesday, Dec. arship Fund for the Montreal." The film, directed 5 as well as on THE EVENING CONSISTS OF FOUR Center for Irish Stud- Thursday, Dec. 6th ies'. by Denys Arcand, was shown in SHORT PLAYS BY SOME OF THE BEST French with English subtitles. at 7:00 p.m. The puppet the- The movie tells of a priest The evening of KNOW IRISH PLAYWRIGHTS. atre is located in Col- who wants to bring new life to a entertainment is lege Plaza behind passion play that has become a scheduled to consist —— —— Zaxby's restaurant. bit "dated." He invites an actor of four short plays For more informa- friend of his, Daniel Coloumbe, created by some of the best- Yeats, and "Act Without Words" tion, contact Gary Dart at 681- to play the lead role of Jesus. known Irish playwrights. by Samuel Beckett will also be 5138 or Duska Schook at 681- Daniel rewrites the play and The shows are "The Travel- shown. 5379. forms a troupe of four other ac- tors to play the various roles. The troupe becomes friends, 'Spy Game' offers a wild cinematic and the new show becomes a favorite for all who see it. How- ever, the play is a controversial escape from the reality of final exams view of Jesus' life and crucifix- By Lauren Gibson leagues. Rounding out the inevitable Robert Redford role of old. Brad ion, and Father Leclerc is forced [email protected] twosome is Brad Pitt playing the role Pitt, still leery of drawing upon his to ask the actors to revise the Still a little slow after the laid of Tom Bishop, protege of Muir. pretty boy image, spends a great script so that it more closely back holiday week? "Spy Game" The film consists largely of flash- deal of the film bloody and beaten. correlates with the teachings of is just the pick-me-up you need. back sequences that occur as Muir is Of course, due to the fact that most the church. Consisting of a frenzied pace akin being questioned about his former of the good lines go to Redford, The actors, however, feel so to the little heralded. Snatch, this protege. Due to a series of earlier Pitt has little else to do. strongly about the play that they two hour plus espionage thriller events, it appears as though the CIA As thrilling and complex asthe refuse to do so, and instead con- leaves no room for yawns. . (notorious for its deep-seated loyalty) film is. I'm going to have to be tinue to perform the original Of course, while cinematic is searching for a reason to leave picky on one small issue. Sixteen script. boredom is usually allayed by mas- Bishop in the hands of the enemy. years pass in the span of the movie The actors become so en- sive action sequences, original Cinematographer Daniel Mindel yet Redford and Pitt show abso- thralled in the play that paral- screenplay writers Beckner and creates a virtual color-coded version lutely no sings of age progression. lels between them and their Special Photo Arata chose to focus instead on the of the past as he assigns a separate hue In fact, Redford actually appeal's characters begin to emerge. TWO PERFORMANCES IN ONE: Starring Lothair Bluteau, 'Jesus moral complexities and inner work- to each period of the mentor-protege to lose a few years between 1975 Daniel, for instance, takes on of Montreal' is acblorful French film about impoverished actors performing ings of the "spy game". However, relationship. As a result, the first and 1991. some of Jesus' characteristics. a gripping play about Christianity. as some characters struggle for the meeting of the two, set in a ravaged As delightful as that concept His friend Mireille, who plays moralistic high ground they hope to Vietnam,iscoloreddirty yellow. Later may be to women all over the Mary Magdalene in the play, is When Daniel appears in end of the movie, with his death. find in the life of a spy, they fail to in Berlin, where Muir actually begins world, it did little for the realism. asked to take her clothes off for court, he pleads guilty, and The play is dripping with par- realize that their height is achieved the training of Bishop, the scenes are Albeitthatminiscule detail, the an advertisement audition. She shows humility throughout the allels to the teachings and sto- by standing on a lump in the quag- a mottled grey. Finally, set against a movie stands a wholly successful is.about to submit to the de- trial, which was similar to Jesus' ries of the Bible, but some hints mire. festively colored war-torn Beirut, piece. There are twists and turns, mands of the director of the trial before Pontius Pilot. are subtler than others, and that The role of Nathan Muir. nearly Muir and Bishop have the inevitable a myriad of catchy details, plot i commercial, who is also her ex- Another interesting aspect of calls for close attention to de- retired CIA agent and all around falling out over, you guessed it. a girl. switchbacks sure to make your j boyfriend, when Daniel stops the movie is that the actors in tail. rule bender, seems to have been Present day sequences concen- date confused and, of course, Pitt's her. the troupe abandon everything The movie is a powerful de- written with screen giant Robert trate wholly on Muir as he plays his romantic entanglement. When he is asked to leave, else to support Daniel and his piction of Christ's life and what Redford in mind. Older, wiser and own version of the "spy game" in Oh. and there's that complete he becomes enraged and begins play. Once again, this is equiva- His life would be like if He were finally beginning to look his age, order to save his helpless protege. It surprise at the end when you dis- throwing tables, and turning lent to Jesusi disciples, who to live on earth now. The actors Redford puts on quite a show as he is entrancing to watch as he befuddles, coverthe 'real' reason that.. .well, over cameras, much like Jesus gave up all to follow Him. and the storyline are superb, and runs circles around his seemingly misleads and confuses his col leagues I guess I'll leave you something did in the temple with the tax Daniel's life is analogous to the movie is highly recom- slow-witted yet ominous col- with the finesse worthy of, well, a to discover on your own. collectors. that of Jesus' right up until the mended.

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The said one senior official who Powell also indicated he had en- against our establishments," Arafat authorized "ac- offices were in Richardson, Texas, SHIMON PERES asked not to be identified. listed U.S. allies in the Arab world, said. "He doesn't want a peace pro- tions more wide Paterson, N. J., San Diego, Calif., and ISRAELI FOREIGN MINISTER Also in Bucharest, Secretary including Saudi Arabia, to bring pres- Bridgeview. 111. cess to start." ranging than ——————— sure on Arafat. those ~~""" "" of State Colin Powell echoed The two other entities targeted by Sharon, for his part, has called "Some of his (Arafat's) Arab as- taken...until now." planned Tuesday to an international earlier calls for Arafat to reassert the United States Tuesday, both based Arafat "the largest obstacle to peace sociates in the region are giving him Peres and other members of the meeting in Bucharest, Romania. his authority. "He needs to do a lot in Palestinian-controlled territory, are in the Middle East." suggestions of things he could do to Labor Party walked out the Cabinet There, he said Israel's retalia- more than we've seen so far," Al Aqsa International Bank and Beit Israeli F-16 fighter jets and heli- demonstrate not only 100 percent meeting in protest. An element of tory strikes were not aimed at elimi- Powell said. El-Mal Holdings Co., an investment copters also fired on Palestinian se- effort, but results that should come Sharon's coalition government, La- nating Arafat or his Palestinian He said he told the Palestinian group. curity buildings in the Gaza Strip and along with 100 percent effort." Authority. leader in a phone call at 6:30 p.m. The action signaled new U.S. sup- throughout the West Bank. bor advocated a one-week delay in "I don't think there will be action Saturday, shortly after the suicide Powell said, without elaboration. port for Israel and an expansion of After a missile hit one building in the Cabinet's action so the effec-

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