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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 Rush into Greek life Fraternities begin pledge process Sunday at Union

By Adam Crisp about their application is as it should be, we'll group has held a barbecue, spaghetti supper FOCUS ON Staff writer certify them as a potential new member and and a poker night. GREEK they can go through recruitment." Lane said about 25 men showed up for Sunday starts your chance to rush for one That weeklong recruitment process a barbecue earlier this week. He estimates LIFE of Georgia Southern's fraternities. Sororities is what fraternity presidents have been his chapter will initiate about that same held rush Aug. 8-13. preparing for all summer. number later this semester. Interested students can start the ap- "Our chapter does a lot of extra work Willow said the rush week activities plication process byvisiting Greek Life's before the official rush week starts," said serve as a good chance for potential mem- HOW TO GET Web page. There, interested parties will be Peter Lane, president of Delta Chi fraternity. bers to find out what the 13 participating INVOLVED prompted to fill out a registration form. "We've been planning for the events Sunday- fraternities are all about. Grayson Hoffman/STAFF Recruitment Ori- "Any full-time Georgia Southern male Thursday all summer long." Potential members can visit any frater- entation is Sun- Tanner, Ellis (left) helps Obong Nsentip sign up for the Sigma Phi Epsilon with a 2.3 GPA can participate in rush," said Lane said his fraternity has made contact nity on Sunday and Monday to get infor- day at 12 noon in fraternity. Many clubs and organizations came out to help welcome all the Miriam Willow, Interim Coordinator of with freshmen students by mail over the mation. Then, on Tuesday and Wednesday the Russell Union freshmen. GreekLife. "After we certify that everything summer. Since school has started back, his see RUSH, page 2 Ballroom.

Third man arrested in shooting at Legends

Compiled by staff Jamie Tuten/STAFF The former game room is transformed into Starbucks in the Student Union. While there's still more work to be done, they're still planning The fourth suspect in a shooting to open next Monday, August 21. that happened last fall, injuring two Georgia Southern basketball players, was arrested Friday, in Claxton. Antonio Tramaine Gibson, 25, was taken into custody in Evans Starbucks to County after the Tri-circuit Drug Task Force — the Claxton Police De- partment, the Evans County Sheriffs open Monday Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations — executed a non- related search warrant, according to Statesboros first Starbucks is Statesboro Police reports. The shooting happened on Oc- scheduled to open in the Union tober 2 outside Legends on Old Register Road. Two GSU basketball players, By Jenny Miller coming to the Georgia Southern Robert Louis Robinson, Jr., 19, and Assistant news editor campus," said Alan Richardson, Dwayne Nathaniel Foreman II, 22, southeast regional marketing man- were injured in the incident. After almost a year of specu- ager for Starbucks CoffeeCompany. Robinson received a laceration lation, delays and discussions " We look forward to opening our to his head, a gun shot wound to his Starbucks will finally be opening doors in late August." Illustration by Nicole DuBose j. -n left shoulder and a gun shot wound at Georgia Southern on August 21. The Starbuck will be accept- to his right side and arm. Last fall, GSU students were eagerly ing contract meal plans as well as Foreman received a gunshot awaiting the opening of a Starbucks Eaglexpress cards. They will not wound to the scalp and bullet frag- in spring 2006, but holdups caused be able to accept Starbucks gift ments struck him in his left shoulder, the operation to bepushedbackand cards yet. left arm, left thigh and right groin. left some wondering if the coffee "There are still a lot ofloose ends ~ Both were taken to the hospital shop would even open at all. to pull together before Monday, and later released after treatment, OPERATION Tom Palfy, the director of food but I am confident they will get it according to reports. services, said that there had to be done," said Palfy. -Three of four suspects were two training sessions for employees The initial idea of Starbucks arrested the night of the incident. of the coffee shop before it opens coming to campus started in Octo- They were Rafael Sanchez Howard, Monday. ber 2005, when students voted on 19, Eric Latwain Crump, 18, and "The full time staff received WINGS to have Starbucks be the Brandon Derrel Mobley, 22, all of training last week, and the part- coffee shop to come to campus. Glennville. time and student staff are being -;Gibson could not be located on trained this week from Tuesday Fall 2005: Student Union that night, but was entered in the ByMikeMOVE Beviii Director, new students have a lot to Move-in withIN a reception at the RAC. thru Saturday," said Palfy. game room closed. .Georgia Crime Information System Staff writer look forward to, including housing's Students were greeted and given hous- The site of the Starbucks is Spring 2006: Starbucks as a wanted person, according to remodeling. ing assignments, and then sent on their the old game room in the Russell scheduled to open, but is police reports. "The smoothest it's been in years," Everything from new accent way with information on everything Union. Palfy has already hired lo- delayed. Gibson has been charged with two said one representative from the walls in Eagle Village, to a complete the school has to offer. This environ- cal businessman Jeff Yawn as the Summer counts of aggravated assult, posses- Parent's Association, concerning make-over of some of the old dorms, ment gave students the first impression manager for the location. Yawn 2006: sion of a firearm during the commis- Operation Move-in. the Housing Department has gone that they were in the right place, even began work on July 3rd and hired Construction sion of a crime and possession of a As Georgia Southern prepares out of its way to bring a warm and if sometimes, they weren't. employees for the site. Construe - begins. {j firearm by a convicted felon. to accept approximately 3,300 new comforting welcome to new students. One member of Housing said, tion on the new Starbucks has gone Fall 2006: xJb>: He was taken to the Bulloch students into the dorms, housing, It's not only housing that gives such a "We're always here to help the stu- on since early July. Starbucks 4mL County Jail, where he remains parents, administrators, and even warm reception. dents. [Operation Move-in] is going "Starbucks is always looking scheduled to without bond, according to police other students can feel the excitement. Georgia Southern first extended its very well, in fact, I would even say, for the perfect place to serve our open Monday. reports. Accordingto Vicky Hawkins, Housing arms to students during Operation see MOVE, page 2 customers, and we're thrilled to be

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Vicky Hawkins, as she thinks back ■ to the years before. Apparently, CALENDAR Move from page 1 Georgia Southern has always been Thursday, August 17 smooth." this hospitable. Help was available everywhere Students then had the campus Last day to Add/DropClasses • ■*. in the RAC, and is still availible to cookout later in the evening to look the new student on campus as we go forward to, in celebration of both 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through our first days on campus. their hard work, and to the new Legos Undersea Adventure! Clearly, one of the main concerns class of freshman. Cajun flavors Nessmith-Lane Concourse of Georgia Southern is to show how filled the air as music and laughter much they care for their students. slowly started to replace the sweat 9 p.m. This southern hospitality con- and toil of our hard working friends Movie: The Break Up tinued through the day as students and family. Russell Union Rotunda moved in. Water was handed out to "I think as far as campus life goes, the students, parents, faculty, frat this is probably one.of the best I've 6 p.m. - Close members and even neighbors as seen. Everyone is so friendly, and Photo lllustration/Grayson Hoffman "Cajun Crazy in the Boro" they helped move each other into really helpful, and there's still Wel- All students, faculty and staff will ■ the dorms. come Week to look forward to." said receive 50 percent off any food i "Sure we help, of course we do, Spencer White, freshman. items from 6 p.m. to close with j we're always handing out what we For more information check Dodgeball hits GSU in the face the Georgia Southern ID. Live ; can, and even help move in," said www.gsuhousing.edu. entertainment will be provided, j The French Quarter Cafe By Christina Hess The RAC is currently expanding Students can join one of 25 or- Staff writer from 80,000 sq. feet to over 200,000 to ganized competitive Club Sports, Friday, August 18 For students trying to keep off better accommodate students, accord- ranging from soccer to extreme that dreaded "Freshmen 15," there are ing to Associate Director of Fitness and martial arts. Last day to register for white wat^f* many programs that are available for Facilities Angie Frederick. The Fitness & Wellness Center rafting trip on August 25-27 students to partcipate in. "We're excited to offer more well- offers personal training sessions Student Activities 486-7270ii "We're really pumped about start- ness programs like massage therapy to help people interested in weight ing a dodgeball league this year. Get and Tai Chi as well as introducing training or cardio workouts. After 11a.m.- 1p.m. 10 friends together and sign up at the our new Aquatic Center to the GSU one has pumped iron and sprinted Create your own Mardi Gras CRI main office by Thursday," said community," she said. on the treadmill, they can relax with mask i -' Jim Baker, an intramural graduate According to Matt Horst, associ- a Swedish massage. Russell Union Rotunda assistant. ate director of programs, CRI offers a Any CRI experience wouldn't Students can sign up for other in- diverse range of programs, including be complete without challenging 5 p.m.-11 p.m. tramural sports including flag football aquatics, club sports, fitness & well- yourself on the climbing wall, rent- Jared Siri/STAFF Xbox Tournament and volleyball. ness, intramural sports, and Southern ing your own camping gear or taking Delta Chi hosts a pre-rush poker night to get to know prospective pledges. Russell Union Ballroom '-; Campus Recreation and Intra- Adventures. a sea kayaking trip with Southern murals is located in the Recreation "Social opportunities and life Adventures. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Willow estimates about 9-10 Activity Center. experiences are the main benefits of No matter what your experience Swing, Waltz, and Latin Dances' -' percent of the entire student body "It's just like, 'wow,' when you participating in CRI programs. Each level is, CRI provides opportunities for Rush from page 1 College Plaza Building participates in Greek Life. There are drive through campus and see the program is uniquely designed to you to stayactive andhealthy. Visitthe potential members are encouraged about 25 fraternities and sororities building," said first year grad student maximize a memorable experience," RAC or www.georgiasouthern.edu/ 8 p.m.- 11p.m. to visit the fraternities they are most on campus. Amy Marquez. Horst said. services/cri for more information. Intrigue Masquerade Ball interested in. Willow said most students who Williams Center On Thursday, participants will take part do so to make friends and be invited back by fraternities network for life after college. That's Monday, August 21 interested in accepting them. The the reason Rod McLeod, who's the potential members should have president of the Kappa Alpha Order, Payment options limited this Fall 9 p.m. narrowed their selections to three said he first got involved. Hypnotist Dale K by Thursday. By Friday, the frater- "Fraternities give you a great By Jenny Miller parents can no longer pay by credit Russell Union Ballroom nity will offer membership and that chance to network. It may not ensure Assistant News Editor card in person. However, university begins a roughly eight-week pledge that you will get thejob, but it helps," expenses can be paid with the new process. said McLeod. "When I first got here On August 1, Georgia Southern online payment options that are now The process is selective, said I didn't know many people, and now discontinued direct acceptance of available on the Web. Willow. "There are no guarantees some of my best friends are in the credit cardpayments for tuition, fees, There are two new ways to make 08-10-2006 that you will get into any fraternity," fraternity with me." meals and housing. payments to the university. A third said Willow. "Small percentages are "Pledging is a chance to change Because of the growing expenses party vendor, TouchNet, is offering • Jeffrey Blaine Kelly, 28, of Lim- not picked up." your college experience." of accepting credit cards, students and their PayPath Tuition Service for pay- erick Road, Midway, Ga., was' ments made by American Express, charged with public intoxication " MasterCard and Discover. and criminal trespass. An interest fee of 2.75% will be assessed to the payment and added • Patrick John Obrien, 23, of to the amount charged on the card. Chandler Road, Statesboro, was MasterCard and Discover have never charged with public intoxication Sales Representatives Needed! before been accepted on campus. and criminal trespass. Some students are unhappy with Grayson Hoffman/STAFF The George-Anne Daily the change and additional fee the A student employee swipes a credit 08-12-2006 is now accepting resumes university is now charging students card at the bookstore on campus. who want to pay over the Internet. • Christopher M. Cash, 39, ;of for sales representatives "It was really frustrating because Other universities, such as Geor- Hillwood Drive, Statesboro, was my parents usually pay my fees on- gia Tech, the University of Georgia charged with DUI and failure to in the advertising department. line, but because they now charge and Georgia State have also already maintain lane. We are looking for outgoing, a fee, I had to get up early and go discontinued using certain credit pay in person with a check," said cards and are opting for programs •A bicycle was taken from South- highly motivated people. Courtney Akins, a senior creative similar to the ones that GSU is us- ern Drive. writing major. ing. No experience is required. GSU is also be offering WebCheck Carol Payne, bursar for Georgia • A case of simple assault was as a payment method. This is a free Tech said that the transition has gone reported at Building 807. payment process that will use an smoothly for them. • A light pole was damaged on Job Requirements include: electronic check from a checking or "The integrity of our programs Southern Drive. (but are not limited to) savings account. is very important to our students, This change will not apply to any payment trends shifted and the stu- 08-13-2006 • Daily office hours other payments made to campus such dent simply wanted a convenient fee as the University Bookstore, Eaglex- payment method...it was relatively • Monthly meeting attendance • Agnes Arrey-Mbi, 29, of Forest press, Parking and Transportation a non-event for our campus," said Park, Ga., was charged with driv- - Email and phone corspondence and on-campus dining halls. Payne. ing with a suspended license. • Knowledge of local area businesses The alteration will affect charges Online fee payments have become that are currently appearing on the more popular, and because the web • Thomas P. Baltazar, 19, of Hern- • Means of transportation WINGS student account. payment options are through a third don, Va., was charged with minor Payments by cash in Deal Hall and party, it will make the transactions in possession/consumption of payments by check in person or the more secure. alcohol. mail will also still be accepted. The Bursar's Office recently dis- . Kevin C. Hill, 19, of Johnson "It is getting so expensive to tributed flyers at locations throughout Questions? Call 9-12.-681-54-18. Street, Statesboro, was charged accept credit cards, and we really campus that lets students and parents with criminal trespass. want to put the money from those know more about the services offered • Antorreo J. Rich, 19, of Jones Please email resume with references transactions back into academic and how to use the new system. Avenue, Statesboro, was charged programs and student services that For more information about this to Ads Manager with criminal trespass. will benefit everyone on campus," said new policy, contact the Office of at [email protected] Deborah Powell, director of revenue Student Revenue Collection at (912) 08-14-2006 accounting. 871-1265.

• Keydrick Jamael Barlow, 19, of Cambridge Apartments, Statesboro, was charged with theft by shoplifting.

• A cell phone was taken from the Russell Union.

08-15-2006

• Matthew Troy Bohannon, 18, of Eagle Village, was charged with possession of marijuana.

•A juvenile was charged with unruly juvenile and obstruction of an officer.

• A juvenile was charged with unrulyjuvenile, obstruction of an officer and giving false informa- tion to an officer. PAGE 3 I NEWS fHURSDAY, AUGUST 17,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY Tightened alcohol policy provides stiffer penalties

By Casey Altman The student will.also be required to "We want student s to be safe on excessive noise. News editor • enroll in a Web-based alcohol educa- campus; alcohol may interfere with "It is not our goal to get people in;' tion course and pay a $100 fine. that safety. Drinking and driving puts trouble; it is our goal to keep people This fall, Georgia Southern is mak- Bayens said there is also a parental faculty, staff and students at risk," said safe," Erwin said. ing a few changes to the university's notification policy. If caught violating Bayens. Erwin said that he will be working alcohol policy. the policy, parents will be notified on Curtis Erwin, assistant director with resident advisors to let residents Director of Judicial Affairs Edward the first violation. of housing, said that alcohol at the know about the changes. He said that Bayens said, "The policy is changing Bayens said students should be institution was a problem last year there will be floor meetings where the in response to an increase in alcohol aware of these changes because they especially with underage drinkers. policy will be emphasized and a flier violations in the past two years." could affect the students' pocket- He said that the housing department in each room so students will know He said that nearly 85 percent of books. is making special changes to search the policy. the violations were from underage According to Bayens, the policy out students involved in this behavior, "We want to make sure we're possession and use. He said judicial applies to all students on and off but it is looking out for behaviors that helping students make good choices," affairs wants students to be aware of Ccfmpus. seem to accompany drinking such as he said. new higher fees. Starting this fall, any student that is caught violating the schools alcohol code will suffer harsher con- sequences. For example, in the old policy on the first violation, a student would have to write a two-page reflective paper on how to make better decisions regarding consumption of alcohol and complete a video and answer a series Grayson Hoffman/STAFF of questions. School officials said alcohol abuse on campus is so bad that they are re- Now the first violation will land sponding with increased penalties to help curb students'desire to drink. a student on Disciplinary Probation.

Perdues $2 million land deal questioned SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TMTHE MULTIPURPOSEUDITIONS STUDIO AT THE ART By Shannon McCaffrey companies, Fourth Quarter Proper- "It appears as though Governor CENTER Associated Press ties, donated a whopping $250,000 to Perdue sold his office to make himself 1:30pm Ages: 3, 4, Kindergarten and First Grade the state Republican Party. wealthy," Democratic Party Chairman 2:30pm Grades: 2nd - 4th Grades ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue said there was nothing im- Bobby Kahn said. 4:30pm Grades: 5th and older Perdue spent $2 million to buy about proper about the deal. The Republican Perdue spokesman DerrickDickey 20acresofFloridalandjustmilesfrom governor said that he bought the land in called Kahn's assertions "laughable." Disney World, Florida because purchasing property in Perdue bought the land, which AUDITION ATTIRE purchasing the Georgia while he was governor would borders the luxury Reunion Resort, Females Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if experienced), hair in bun with no bangs. property from a have created a conflict of interest. for $2,038 million in December 2004 wealthy Republi- "I determined to buy out of Geor- from Fourth Quarter Properties, one Males White t-shirt, black shorts or leotards, black or white ballet shoes. AUDITION FEE: $5 per person, everyone is welcome! can donor. gia because I didn't want it to ever of Thomas' many companies. But Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete an application Perduebought be said that I influenced anything," although Perdue ponied up that much the land from said Perdue while in Savannah. "If I money for the land, it is appraised at Stanley Thomas, bought land within 100 miles of a new only $185,700. The property was as- FOR MORE INFORMATION a Georgia mega- road construction, I'd be accused by sessed at the lesser amount because the AVERITT Perdue it developer with the other side of influencing that. So land is partly composed of wetlands SEA ISLAND CENTER 912 21 2"ARTS (2787) a fleet of planes I chose to go out of state." and lacks an access road. m FOR THE ARTS I that the governor used at least once But Democrats questioned wheth- to get to a West Coast fundraiser. The er Perdue, who spent a quarter of his purchase came a little more than a year net worth on the land without ever after Perdue appointed Thomas to the seeing it, had violated federal anti- state Board of Economic Development corruption laws. They called for an and just weeks before one of Thomas' investigation.

Quick, whats new Associated press IN GEORGIA BMlte Permit sought for new reactor at Georgia nuclear plant SAVANNAH —The Southern Co.'s nuclear subsidiary applied Tuesday for a site permit that would allow the utility to add two >nal control of China by m reactors to the Alvin W. Vogtle nuclear plant in eastern Georgia. This The proposed $3 billion project, which would nearly double i difficulties, partly owing to rhe - Plant Vogtle's output of 2,430 megawatts, requires approval by i by Japan, partly owing to the *i the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. b British Inspector-General of C«wt« 0irefpric:ed. ?ays; Cynthia McKinney says blacks Ms country [China] could be wm» must oppose electronic voting the Government provided with a AUGUSTA — U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney, in her first public stroke of the foreigner's pen, whie appearance since losing her re-election bid last week, said I be bankruptcy pure and simple. Tuesday that the black community needs to oppose electronic voting machines, which she said are designed to steal elections. political chaos, the Customs Rev- During a meeting in Augusta, McKinney also said the state of iast year exceeded all records by Georgia should not allow crossover voting among political par- les sanctioned by the Washington ties in primary elections. v* venue to liquidate the whole lew yeats, leaving the Health care focus of Congressional ?ie Government, The immigration hearing and a Government to DALTON — Supporters of the U.S. House version of im- migration reform on Tuesday blamed illegal immigrants for putting undue strain on the nation's health care system. At a ■fceto Congressional sealed hearing organized by House Republicans, itrol politicians and health care officials said more needs to be done to require people seeking government health benefits to prove they are in the country legally.

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\KussellU»onROt i«R Ric Field/Associated Preset Flowers, pictures and stuffed animals adorn the gravesite of JonBenet Pa> SexSig tricia Ramsey early Friday morning Dec. 26,1997, at the St. James Episcopal "^ August 23,3-.30 p.m. «J'' ^47 p.m. Church Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. A man arrested in Thailand is being helct Wednesday, A»B 2.30 p.m., 3.3" P 1 in connection with the slaying of JonBenet Ramsey. s 'Tbutsday.Mgu^ "A Russell UmouBaUto LuthuMcaideonMcoho^^^^p^. Man arrested Tuesday, *HP£»£m ___— \RussettU«ouB^_^ in Thailand for JonBenet September 2006 One Race, One People, One Peace Tuesday, September 5, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Ramsey death Wednesday, September 6, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. By Catherine Tsai Russell Union Ballroom Associated Press REMEMBERING JONBENET RAMSEY BOULDER, Colo. - A man sus- Most Americans knew pected in the slaying of 6-year-old Major in Success JonBenet Ramsey only in beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey was Tuesday, September 12, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. death — as the blonde- arrested Wednesday in Thailand in a haired little Wednesday, September 13, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. surprise breakthrough in one of the girl in the nations most lurid murder cases — a ruffled pink Russell Union Ballroom decade-old crime some feared would cowgirl out- never be solved. fit, bounc- ^Jump Start Your Personal Finances District Attorney Mary Lacy said ing across the arrest followed several months of the stage Peter Bielagus work. She would not disclose any de- with a mil- lion-dollar tails about the suspect, but the Ramsey Tuesday, September 19, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. smile. JonBenet family's attorney in Atlanta said the Assembly Hall (room 1915), A beauty Ramsey man was a schoolteacher who once pageant Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building lived in nearby Conyers, Ga. performance captured on Federal officials, speaking on video was played around the Wednesday, September 20, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. condition of anonymity, identified world after the 6-year-old Russell Union Ballroom the suspect as John Mark Karr, a 42- was found strangled and year-old American, and said he was beaten on Dec. 26,1996. The - already being held in Bangkok on images persisted on TV talk ' Dare to Declare unrelated sex charges. CBS reported shows for years afterward, " he will be brought back to the United helping feed theories about •". her killer. Wednesday, September 27,10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. States this weekend. Russell Union 2080/2084 & 1st Floor Computer Lab The Ramsey family attorney, Lin Associated Press ■• Wood, refused to say if the Ramseys knew the suspect and said he knew that JonBenet's parents were under aft October 2006 nothing else about the man. JonBenet "umbrella of suspicion" in the slaying? was born in Atlanta in 1990, and the But the Ramseys insisted an intruder aL Ramseys lived in the Atlanta suburb killed their daughter, and no one was! ^ fJSctober^,10-.00,Iu.uutu6p.Iu. of Dunwoody for several years before ever charged. moving to Colorado in 1991. The In the months after the slaying! ^tSonBanroom couple moved back to Atlanta after Patsy Ramsey went before the cam- their daughters slaying. eras, vigorously defending herself and Wood said the arrest was vindica- her husband, chastising the media tion for JonBenet's parents, John and UomCottegeB*: 00p.ffl. and blasting local law enforcement Patsy Ramsey, who had come under as incompetent. suspicion in the slaying. The attorney Over the years, some experts sug£ said the Ramseys learned about the gested that investigators had botched suspect at least a month before Patsy the case so .thoroughly that it might Ramsey's death on June 24 after a long never be solved. battle with ovarian cancer. In a statement Wednesday, John GEORGIA JonBenet was found beaten and Ramsey said: "Patsy was aware that strangled in the basement of the - authorities were close to making an SOU1RERN family's home in Boulder on Dec. 26, arrest in the case and had she lived The First Year Experience Program gratefully acknowledges the UNIVERSITY 1996. Patsy Ramsey reported finding to see this day, would no doubt have support of the Georgia Southern University Parents Association. a ransom note demanding $118,000 been as pleased as I am with today's PARENTS ASSOCIATION for her daughter. development almost 10 years after our Investigators said at one point daughters murder."

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It is the goal slogans -"Liked by Many, advance of the delivery year stretch starting in 1996. site shot up, as did requests for University System of Geor- The George-Anne reserves ages caused due to an ad's of the newspaper to have Cussed by Some, Read by of a product or service. gia. The George-Anne is the right to refuse any adver- omission from a particular its edition placed on-line them AH"- from Robert vegetarian starter kits. Students are also urged to published four times weekly tisement. edition and its responsibil- within 24 hours of publica- Williams of the Blackshear report to the newspaper Activists go back to Following their college's lead, (Monday-Tuesday-Wednes- ity solely is to reschedule tion. Breaking news will be Times. 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Please view the entire Welcome Week 2006 schedule at www.eagleentertainmentonline.com Thursday, August 17th "Eagle Entertainment wants U" -on their team!! Join Eagle Entertainment and be a volunteer. Help plan all the activities on-campus. Stop by the Russell Union rotunda area and pick up an application between llam-lpm. FREE LUNCH will be provided!

"So You Want To Be A Leader-Prove It" -stop by the Russell Union rotunda between 1 lam-lpm to learn how to develop your leadership skills at Georgia Southern! Nathan Hunsinger/MCT Come see how the Office of Student Leadership can make Rick and Melanie Selah lost their daughter, Kebra Danielle Selah to alcohol and pills on July 29,2004.The couple your Mission Possible! have become quite active in trying to prevent similiar deaths. '\ Cajun Crazy in the Boro - all night long at The French Quarter Cafe. All students, faculty, and staff receive 50% Teens drink, use drugs off any food items from 6pm-close with their GSU ID. Enjoy live entertainment and the casual Mardi Gras atmosphere. For more information you even with parents around can view their website at http://www.frenchquarterstatesboro.com. By Bonnie Miller Rubin Friday, August 18th are plentiful — even when parents are 38 percent of teens say they can MCI News Service "Create Your Mystic Mardi Gras Mask" - at the Russell Union rotunda from llam-lpm. actually in the home. buymarijuanawithinaday; 19percent Eagle Entertainment will provide all the free supplies! Make your stylish mask so you are CHICAGO - At first glance, "Where are they?" asked Joseph can complete the transaction in an ready for the Masquerade Ball. Samantha Tish, 15, who lives in a A. Califano, CASAs chairman and hour or less. small town near the Wisconsin border, president and former secretary of "Parents are living in a fool's would seem insulated from drug and health, education and welfare dur- paradise," Califano said. "They've got "Step Into Statesboro" -is a chance for students to volunteer with agencies in the Statesboro alcohol use. ing the Carter administration. "Why to take the blinders off and pay atten- community. Registration is from 1 -1:30pm at the Russell Union rotunda, then volunteer She has good grades and a tight aren't they walking in and out of the tion. If asbestos were in the ceiling, from l:45-3:45pm and end the day with a free dinner at 4:00pm. group of girlfriends, whose weekend party? Don't they smell the pot or they'd raise hell. But their schools are activities run to shopping and watch- the booze? There's just a tremendous riddled with drugs. If they'd say,' Get "2nd Annual Halo 2 Tournament" - will take place in the Russell Union Ballroom from ing movies, rather than partying. But disconnect." the drugs out' with the same energy, 5pm-1 lpm. Stop by the Office of Student Activities and pick up a registration form or that doesn't mean that temptation isn't The survey also found: we'd get somewhere." download it online at www.eagleentertainmentonline.com. You could win $500.00 or lurking everywhere. 80 percent of parents believe that The annual teen survey, a CASA more in prize money. Several systems will also be set up so participants and guests can "Most parents are clueless," she neither alcohol nor marijuana is usu- staple since 1995, interviewed 1,297 enjoy Nintendo, Sega, Gamecube, Playstation, and much more. * $5.00 registration fee, per said. "They have no idea what goes on ally available at teen gatherings — but 12-to-17-year-olds and 562 parents person. Registration will be $10.00 per person day of event. Sign up online for the $5.00 at parties... or how drugs and alcohol 50 percent of their kids say both are (84 percent of whom were parents of discounted rate. are everywhere. Their kids are going available. the youth surveyed). to do what they want to do." 98 percent of parents say they are The report also found that navigat- Tish's observation is supported normallypresentduringparties, while ing the transition from age 13 to 14 is "Intrigue Masquerade Ball" -will take place in the Williams Center from 8pm-1 lpm. Live by a survey released Thursday by the a third of teens report that parents are particularly perilous. The availability music and a taste of some New Orleans Carnival. Pick up a free ticket in the Office of National Center on Addiction and rarely around. of illegal substances spikes at this Student Activities by Thursday. Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia Only 12 percent of parents see fame, with 14-year-olds four times University. Among the findings: One- illegal substances as their teen's great- likelier to have access to prescription Sunday, August 20th third of teens and nearly half of 17- est concern. But twice as many teens drugs than their year-younger peers, year-olds attend house parties where (27 percent) say drugs are a major and three times likelier to be offered "Church Transportation" - meet at the Baptist Collegiate Ministries house at 10:30am to go alcohol, marijuana and illegal drugs worry. Ecstasy and marijuana. to one of the local churches for worship and a FREE lunch! Monday, August 21st "Residence Hall Leadership Applications due" - for any residence hall leadership position by 10pm in their respective hall offices. For more information visit www.gsuhousing.com/ rha

"Dale K" - will perform in the Russell Union Ballroom at 9pm. Enjoy one of the hottest Hypnotists on the college market. Dale K will not only hypnotize audience members he will keep you laughing during the whole show. Check out Dale K at www.dalek.com. This event is free, but seating is limited. Tuesday, August 22nd "House Calls" - from 6:30pm-8pm, university faculty and staff will come around and meet j the first-year students living on-campus. Students who are in their room will be entered into a drawing for a free IPOD.

"Residence Hall Leadership Elections" - cast your vote for your favorite candidates at your respective residence hall office between 7pm-10pm. Wednesday, August 23rd "The Expo 2006" - will take place outside the Russell Union rotunda area from 10am-lpm. Get free information about student organizations, local businesses, volunteer agencies, part- time jobs, and much more. Approximately 150 organizations/vendors will be on-site. Stop by for free food and giveaways. v

"Residence Hall Leadership Elections" - cast your vote for your favorite candidates at your respective residence hall office between 7pm-10pm. Friday, August 25th-Sunday, August 27th "White Water Rafting" - Join Eagle Entertainment as we go White Water Rafting in Erwin, TN. The last day to sign up is August 18th. Call or stop by the Office of Student Activities 486- 7270 or Russell Union 1056. Cost of trip is $100 and it includes transportation, a full day of rafting, some meals, and lodging. Important Dates and Deadlines

August 18 $100 Late Registration Fee begins November 8 Final date to hold terminal or comprehensive examination, August 21 Attendance Verification deadline for classes starting August theses and dissertation defenses 14-18 November 15 Final deadline for domestic graduate students to apply for August 28 Fee payment deadline for registration or changing Spring 2007 admission registration during the Drop/Add period November 15 Deadline to submit electronic theses and dissertations to September 4 Labor Day Holiday - Administrative offices closed - No College of Graduate Studies forfinal format review classes November 22-2' Thanksgiving holidays for students - Administrative offices September 18 Deadline for M.Ed, students to register to take the closed November 23-24 - Residence halls open Comprehensive Exams during Fall Semester 2006 November 30 Last day of classes September 29 Mid-term grades for Heshmen due December 1 Deadline for Spring Semester 2007 Undergraduate October 1 Final deadline for international graduate students to apply Admission Application for Spring 2007 admission December 1 Reading Day October 1 Priority deadline for domestic graduate students to apply December 4-7 Final exams for Spring 2007 admission December 7 Deadline to submit final verified (approved) electronic October 9 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty theses or dissertation to College of Graduate Studies October 13-14 Family Weekend December 7 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to October 20-21 Homecoming - Classes canceled beginning at 2:00 p.m. on apply for Spring 2007 graduation Friday, October 20 December 8 Residence halls close at 12:00 noon October 23 Registration for Spring 2007 begins (Students should view December 8 Commencement WINGS for individual date and time) December 9 Residence halls close at 12:00 noon for students October 26 Academic Standards Committee meeting, 2:00 p.m. participating in commencement activities (permission

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THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY EDITORIAL BOARD You gain strength, courage, and confidence by RACHEL McDANIEL, EXECUTIVE EDITOR MORGAN MARSH, MANAGING EDITOR FOR NEWS every experience in which you really stop to look BERT NOBLE, MANAGING EDITOR FOR OPERATIONS fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I CASEY ALTMAN, NEWS EDITOR - have lived through this horror. I can take the next Jennifer Miller, Assistant news editor Nick Abney, Hiatus editor thing that comes along."... You must do the thing Brittany Hall, Assistant news editor Jeff Martin, Assistant Hiatus editor Brandon Smith, Deputy managing editor Grayson Hoffman, Photo editor you think you cannot do. Eric Robinson, Sports editor Anthony Fierstos, Copy editor - Eleanor Roosevelt Will Adams, Assistant sports editor Alicia Harrison, Assistant copy editor

OUR VIEW Get school habits straight before it's too late AT ISSUE: Using classroom policies is an important lesson for life after graduation

It may be hard to keep from slamming the alarm future projects and required texts. Take this coming week's fraternity rush activities. for blowing in a day. Pay your rent, then your utilities clock against the wall some mornings, but ignoring It's important to remember that during this time Members swear that being a part of those social orga- and apply the rest to your high-interest credit cards that morning warning is one habit that's important to of year, whether you are a freshman or a seasoned six- nizations have prepared them for life outside college. and living expenses. Trips, expensive clothes and other suppress. After all, now that we are in college, mom year senior, breaking the habits that keep you down is They say relationships with alumni and fellow students extravagances should be avoided. can't come wake us up when old 'yeller' is just around important. Not only will ditching your evil ways help help them network andfindjobs.You don't have to live But don't neglect your soul while in college. GSU's the corner. you whileyou're in college, but forminggoodhabits now on Olympic Blvd. to experience that sort of training and counseling center provides highly-trained doctoral-level Most professors have strict attendance policies that will help you when you finally get out of here. networking. There are countless professional groups counselors to help students sort through any emotional can result in lower grades if students are not careful. Those good habits aren't confined to just waking that provide a similar experience. turmoil. Getting that sort of guidance can provide stabil- Most departments require that students miss no more up on time. College can be a good opportunity to Georgia Southern can also be a great opportunity ity in the years that follow the college experience. than 25 percent of classes, which is usually around perfect your interpersonal, financial and emotional to perfect your financial habits. Career Services offers The bottom line is this: When in college, take time eight days of class. well-being. chances to get credit counseling throughout the year. to learn all the things professors teach. That's why we Other things may tempt you to miss class, but it's These four (and sometimes longer) years is plenty of Aside from that training, students can benefit from are here. But don't forget that when you leave here, your smart to make it there every day for at least the first few time to take advantage of the many resources college has practicing financial prudence while in college. In a few emotional, financial and social baggage will follow. Make weeks. That time is mostly a chance to get to know each to offer. Finding time to interact and form relationship weeks, students maybe handed several thousand dollars sure your personal life is in good shape when you get other and take care ofissueslike attendance verification, can pay dividends well into the future. in the form of financial aid refund checks. Those aren't your graduation day tassel.

William Whitaker Dr. George Shriver NEW COLUMNIST GUEST COLUMNIST Travel restrictions University needs not that important faculty/staff club Lately the news people have been trying to keep us Most universities in the U.S. have a university club which reminded that at any time we maybe shot, stabbed, hung, is open to faculty and professional staff. There are numerous burned, blown up or beheaded. With the latest attempted benefits for the university community which accrue from terror attack there is now a ban on bringing toothpaste, such a club, not the least of which is the creative contribution shaving cream, lotion, or bottled drinks onto airplanes. of interdisciplinary exchanges as well as faculty/staff mutual The people at the National Transportation Safety Board appreciation, understanding and true collegiality. are continually banning different harmless material The university once had such a club, but presently there is and "randomly" screening people in order to try and no such organization, though it does have a "bank account" give us Americans a nice comfy blanket of false sense in the University Foundation. This account (given largely of security. by retired faculty and staff) was initially I remember when I was in about created with hopes for its assets only to fifth grade, our teacher took us on a be used for such a club. field trip to Savannah International In 1969 there was a Singles Club Airport. In spite of all the excitement of single faculty and town persons I vividly remember a glass display organized for social purposes. Evolving that hung on the wall of the corridor from this Club, The Academic Club, Inc. that led you to the gates. It was filled (street parlance for it was "the Faculty with weapons that had been confis- DICK CHENEY ANALYZES THE UTHST TERRORIST P10T Club") was founded in 1971 with circa William Whita- cated and that are prohibited from Dr. George Shriver 100 faculty and staff members. GSC, ker is a senior being taken on flights. I remember is a GSU profes- not GSU, was a school of only 5,000 or English major Mitch Jones: -TUW sor of 26 years. from Metter, grenades, pistols, hunting knives, a His hometown so students then. The Club met at the Ga. He is a new bazooka, ninja stars, a kitana sword is Jacksonville, rear of the House of Sir Loin in a rented columnist forThe and a spiked baseball bat. It seemed FL,and he has room. Interestingly, the restaurant in George-Anne. Core curriculum needs re-evaluation published 11 absurd that anyone could be able to books and several this building was originally named "the conceal many of those weapons and it seemed almost im- As many freshman begin taking rounded education. However, I believe use the money I spent several years articles. Varsity' By 1978 the Club had grown to possible to fool the metal detectors and x-ray scanners. their^core classes this semester I the college curriculum has gotten a ago on those jogging, badminton, and over 150 members and purchased a large building across But, now it seems that people have gotten progressively begin what will hopefully be my last little on the irrelevant side with some cinema books that were required for an alley street from the rear of the House of Sir Loin, pres- more evil throughout the years and have found new and semester in college. Lately I find myself of the requirements. some of my classes. ently this space contains Eagle Village residence halls and inventive ways of concealing weaponry. Is that the case or reminiscing over my time spent at GSU I am less than two years removed I am not slamming any particular parking lots. is it just business as usual? I understand that the events and the more time I spend looking from undergraduate classes and I subject or department. I understand All sorts of activities tookplace in the newbuilding, from of 9/11 shed some light on the lackadaisical attitude of back the more I am unable to remember many of the need for everyone to increase pool and ping-pong to dances and weekly dinners. Some the security on flights in America, but the threat of such MiV^°ne!is find myself ask- the classes I took, much less what I their knowledge and get a good presidents of GSC even became cooks for New Year's Eve an MBA student ' attacks has always been around. It takes a tragedy like 9/11 from Chatsworth. mg the question learned in those classes, even though education. breakfasts. And at every function there was creative and to make us jump up out of our Hummers and start doing "why did I have I attended class regularly and worked However, I feel that can be done interdisciplinary dialoguebetween deans, chairs andfaculty something about it or at least pretending to do something to take some of those classes?" We hard to make good grades. What I with about two-thirds of the current of every rank and staff. Even Sarah Savage of GSC s Sarah's about it. Security in airports is now so overwhelming have all asked "when am I ever going do remember though is the hours I college curriculum. I am not trying to Place waxed eloquent. Sarah's place was a neat cafe on the that people are checked almost five times before they even to use this stuff?" spent attending and studying for those portray that I have all this figured out first floor of the Williams Center where faculty and staff met enter the terminal. Freedom of expression is out of the It is easy for students to make'such classes, the countless dollars spent or have the correct solution, but I feel daily for interdisciplinary coffee dialogue. Morale at GSC window once you step foot inside the terminal. comments because many of us just do on tuition, books and other expenses college degree requirements should was never better than at such coffee times and Academic If you happen to have a sense of humor, like most not want to put forth the effort to learn required each semester. be re-evaluated. Universities need to Club soirees. Americans do, you are eligible for a nice little stroll out something we are not interested in, Somewhere between the neces- stop wasting student's time and money By early 1992 membership had, declined somewhat of the terminal and in some cases you are eligible to visit but after completing my undergradu- sary English, math, and history and and allow the entire curriculum to be and the club was informed that GSC could no longer col- the inside of jail cell for a couple months while you think ate degree and entering into my last business courses, I forgot every class relevant to our future. Whether I ever lect dues because of the change from GSC to GSU, and a about what you've done. What has happened to Ameri- semester of graduate school I still I took I would much rather have do or do not use particular things I building fund drive was started. So'on this fund grew to cans lately? It was only yesterday that people were getting wonder why I was forced to take some saved several thousand dollars and learned in college I know my college over $10,000. In May 2003, the GSU Foundation requested on trans-American and International flights without a of those undergraduate classes. countless hours and graduated a whole degrees will prove to be invaluable if I that these bank funds be transferred to the Foundation in care in the world, except for the occasional water landing I am by no means understating lot sooner with the information that can ever pay off the student loans that the Faculty Fund. By 2006, that total account had grown and rapid cabin decompression. Now we've got semtex in the importance of a good education, was actually relevant to my future were needed to get me through many to circa $140,000. Technically, that account would belong shoes and nitroglycerine in Gatorade bottles. and certain core classes are necessary instead of spending so much time in of those irrelevant classes. to a reorganized University Club with the hope of finding I was watching a documentary on the greatest football in order for students to have a well unnecessary courses. I could really a "place" on or off campus, and interestingly, virtually the players of all time, including O.J. Simpson. Many people total amount is due to contributions of retired faculty and only connect his name with the murder of his wife, but staff who still have hopes for such a place. Surely the current there was a time when "Juice" was an American icon. active faculty hope for the same. He even had a famous commercial for Hertz with him U.S. should focus on saving civilian lives The first five presidents as well as the last president of running thru the airport terminal ducking and dodging this Club, in 1992, vividly illustrate its interdisciplinary obstacles like luggage and various pedestrians. I wonder Although the political landscape Israeli Prime Minister Olmert simply us that we must do everything in makeup. The disciplines of these persons were Business if any of the current rental car companies could get that here in the states is increasingly po- saying, "that's enough" during the our power to halt civilian bloodshed. Management, Developmental Studies, Modern Language, kind clearance to shoot with TO. in this day and time. larized, there are some things going conflict could have saved countless Although Donald Rumsfeld and Tony History and Industrial Technology. Deans of Business and Americans are notthatpreoccupiedwithhowwell the on in the world that everyone, right innocent civilian lives. Snow refuse to acknowledge it, gener- Arts and Sciences were among the most active members NTSB or George W is doing his job either. According to Anthony Fierstos win8 or left> Israel relies heavily on American als on the field in Iraq know and have along with several presidents. the last polls I read about his approval rating it has risen isaseniorComm. conservative support militarily and financially spoken out about the fact that the The Club produced an attractive pamphlet during its 1990 since Hezbollah began to dominate the headlines. But, Arts major from or liberal, can (not to mention in the UN Security country is spiraling into civil war. campaign drive with the hopeful and future oriented words, Columbia, S.C. .,., people will always bring about new things to be afraid agijseon. What Council), and has a history of work- Armed gangs are regularly gun- "Now that Georgia Southern has become a university and of and start a war on The safety of our flights should is most troubling personally is loss ing productively with our political ning down groups of civilians (to the grown both in size and complexity. The time has come for a be a very serious issue that is scrutinized and remedied of civilian lives, especially when our and foreign policy leaders. For tune of 100 deaths daily). Like Colin new kind of organization, which will serve the university in very soon. But, with all the things that we have to worry hard-earned tax dollars are subsidiz- these reasons, it is reasonable to Powell so succinctly put it before the a different way. Such an organization would gready benefit about these days, it's just not fair to give this particular ing these innocent deaths. think that we could have prevented war began, "you break it, you own it." the entire university community of faculty and staff" Let's problem so much air time. Take the current conflict in Leba- civilian death. Like it or not, we own Iraq, and are hope those words come true. non, for example. Word around the Iraq is another arena where com- therefore responsible for the atrocities Write William [email protected] campfire is that a call from Bush to mon sense and Christian values tell taking place within the borders. Write Dr. Shriver at [email protected]

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coach for women's track and field Associated Press GSU News Service before taking over both programs. A graduate of Tarleton State, Smith Former NBA player Lonny Bax- Natalie Smith has been named qualified for the NCAA Division II terwasarrestedby uniformed Secret GOT 10 POUNDS the new head coach for the Georgia national championships in 2001 as Service agents on Wednesday after Southern women's cross country and part of the 4x400 relay team. shots were fired from a vehicle about lU LUJtf track and field program, announced Smith coached 11 student-athletes two blocks from the White House. Director of Athletics Sam Baker. Smith to the National Championships during Baxter, who helped Maryland takes over for Shaun Meinecke, who her first year in charge. Of those 11, win a national championship and GOT 3 WEEKS resigned on Monday. nine earned All-America honors. played with the Charlotte Bobcats Meinecke, a Originally from Groesbeck, Texas, last season, was ordered held with- TO DO IT? former assistant Smith was a finalist for the Georgia out bail. coach at Geor- Southern job when Meinecke was "Nobody feels worse about this Instant Shape Up Mini Program includes: gia Southern promoted from interim to head coach. whole scenario than Mr. Baxter him- • Unilimited weigh-in visits and the Eagles' Smith's knowledge and background self?' Baxter's lawyer, Harold Martin, • Exclusive weight loss supplements head coach the left a lasting impression on the search said after Wednesday's brief court • Computerized body composition test past two sea- committee. appearance. "Hopefully this doesn't Associated Press/Lawrence Jackson • Full supply of vitamins and sample products sons, resigned to "Shaun did.an exceptional job become a life-altering event." Lonny Baxter was arrested after shots were fired near the White • AND... 21 HIGH PROTEIN MEALS!!! become the as- Natalie Smith directing the women's track program. The 27-year-old Baxter was taken sistant women's He had the outdoor team challenging into custody around 2:30 a.m. after House on Wednesday. track and field coach at the Univer- both years for a Southern Conference a witness flagged down a Secret Ser- Baxter and his passenger, 35-year- sity of Miami of Ohio. Meinecke, the title and sent student-athletes to the vice agent and reported shots fired old Irvin Martin, with carrying a CALL TODAY! H Southern Conference Outdoor Track NCAA Regionals," said Baker. "When from a white sport utility vehicle, handgun without a license and other 'Coach of the Year' in 2005 and 2006, Shaun announced his resignation, we said Secret Service spokesman Eric firearms charges, which could lead 489-9377 led the Eagles to a runner-up finish immediately thought of Natalie as his Zahren. to up to seven years in prison. FREE CONSUITATION each of the last two seasons and had replacement. Officers stopped the vehicle, It wasn't immediately clear why TM; e t Center several athletes qualify for the NCAA "Not only did she have a successful which Baxter was driving, near the they were allegedly firing the gun.

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This week in sports Mickelson and Woods paired in final Major; ■ Thursday, 1:05 p.m. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are paired in the PGA Tour Champion- Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals ship that begins today at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Having j Villarreal (8-1) vs. Bergmann (0-0) chased each other for Major victories over the last few years, it marks the first * time the pair will be playing together in the opening round while on tour. Thursday & Friday, 2:00p.m. Both Woods and Mickelson are looking to capture their second Major Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. victory in 2006. If Woods or Mickelson wins the Tour Championship, it's PGA Championship on TNT SPORTS likely that either would win the'PGA Tour Player of the Year'. Will Adams ft'StALL? Curry named new NBA VP Women's Baker needs to soccer I practice patience of basketball operations with VanGorder falls 3-1 =

Former Georgia Southern standout and NBA player to work in front office GSU News Service Spoiled by former head coach GSU News Servce Paul Johnson's back-to-back I- Kennesaw State scored three times AA National Championships in Georgia Southern alum Michael in the second half, with two goals com-;' 1999 and 2000, AD Sam Baker Curry was named vice president of ing 22 seconds apart, to defeat Georgia fired fourth year head coach Mike basketball operations for the NBA Southern 3-1 in a women's soccer Sewak in an ef- last Thursday. exhibition match Sunday afternoon fifrt to alleviate The former Eagle basketball at the KSU Soccer Complex. tl|e sting from standout and member of the Athletic GSU sophomore Ashley Toussaint tough playoff Department Hall of Fame served as dented the back of the net on the team's losses the past the vice president for the NBA Devel- only shot of the first half converting a two seasons. opment League the past 11 months. through-ball from junior JenniBoykin Baker instead Under his new position, he will at the 40:24 mark. The Owls outshot . opted to "clean report directly to Stu Jackson, the Georgia Southern 16-1 in the first half house" and "go w executive vice president of basketball and 24-3 for the match. in a different sports editor of The operations. Mandy Nolin and Laura Tucker direction" by George-Anne. He is Before his retirement in 2005, had a hand in each of Kennesaw State's i. . r a junior journalism hiring former majorfromAtlanta. Curry's NBA career spanned 11 sea- three goals. Tucker assisted Nolin on U.GA defensive sons, playing with the Philadelphia the equalizer just over three, minutes cpordinator Brian VanGorder to 76ers, Washington Bullets, Detroit into the second half before netting help bring another championship Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto the match-winner with 26:18 remain- trophy back to Statesboro. Raptors, and Indiana Pacers. He aver- ing. Nolin capped off the scoring 22 But in what'direction is Baker aged 6.6 points a season and played seconds later. looking to go? GSU isn't any in 36 playoff games. Junior Laura-Ashley Harris played closer to a National Champion- He also played in Germany, Bel- a spotless first half, making seven saves ship; in fact they're even farther gium, and France from 1990-1992, and allowing no goals in the opening away. the United States Basketball League in 45 minutes. Freshman Lauren Santos . Mike Sewak's seven-year 1992, in Italy from 1993-1994, and the made four saves in the second half. tenure as an assistant coach on Continental Basketball Association in "It was good way to end our pre- four National Championship 1992-1993 and 1995-1996. season schedule with a scrimmage teams and two SoCon Titles in "Michael is widely respected by against a good team like Kennesaw ; four years as head coach weren't teams and players in both the NBA State," said head coach Ashley Hart, j good enough for Baker, so you and the [Development League] for his "We were able to get everyone play- J have to wonder... How much knowledge of the game and his leader- ing time and I was pleased with our time does VanGorder have before ship qualities," Joel Litvin, the NBA work rate. We saw some good things j he gets the axe? head of league and basketball opera- from some of our young players and ' If the recent firing of Sewak tions, told the Associated Press. we were also able to see some areas has any merit, my guess would Curry graduated from Georgia that we need to improve on. We will • be not very complex. Countless Southern in 1990 with a finance now spend the next two weeks fixing numbers of students, alumni degree. He later received ^master's, these areas and preparing for our . 3nd local Statesboro residents degree in Sports Management from . Special Photo season opener." have helped to set unreasonably Virginia Commonwealth. His No. 20 GSU alum Michael Curry (left) with NBA commissioner David Stern. Curry was named vice president of bas- The regular season begins Fri„ I fi.igh expectations, despite GSU's jersey was retired last season. ketball operations last week. Aug. 25 with a match at Mercer. fong tradition of winning. Just because a record six national titles have been won here, and great success has been achieved in | relatively short period of time, r Men's soccer prepares for fall season •$ e can't win every year. got a good group of players," he said. "We're going to play a very exciting What would Sam Baker do if Eric Robinson "The SoCon is a great conference, we're style of soccer," he said. VanGorder and his staff have a Assistant sports editor excited to get ready to compete." Senior defender Brad Mitchum say£ losing record this season? TheEaglesfinished7-10-l in2005, he is ready for the season to begin. I > Make excuses by blaming it Georgia Southern men's soccer is and were eliminated by UNC Greens- "We had a hot preseason," he said* on inexperienced quarterbacks preparing for the new season under boro in the first round of the SoCon "The team is young but it's coming? §r young guys learning the new new head coach Kevin Kennedy. tournament. Kennedy said he hopes together well. It's looking really good,' vffense? Maybe Baker would The Eagles play an exhibition game to improve the team's standing in the he said. Just get impatient again and fire Saturday afternoon against Lander conference and their performance in VanGorder with the same type University in Greenwood, SC The the tournament. ef knee jerk reaction he fired home opener against Mercer will be Though practice has just begun, Who to watch for: sewak? played on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 1:00. Kennedy says he already sees some It's very doubtful, but, who Kennedy, who received a master's improvement on the field and the expected Sewak and the rest of degree from GSU, was named interim morale seems to be high. jiis coaching staff to get canned head coach after Kevin Chambers re- "The team chemistry has been jjfter finishing 7-2, despite losing signed to take a position at the campus great," he said. (wo of their first three games last office of admissions. His past experi- The offense struggled at the end of Season? Pride is important and ence includes leading Augusta Aquinas last season, losing seven of their last expectations sometimes get in High School to the 2005 A/AA State eight games and scoring two goals Kim Kroken Brad Mitchum the way of reality, which is what Grayson Hoffman/STAFF championship, and three consecutive only once during that time. According Jr., Defender Sr., Defender makes it almost impossible to GSU soccer head coach Kevin Kennedy looks on as the Eagles practice on Region 7 A/AA titles. to Kennedy, the Eagle offense will be have any realistic goals of any- Wednesday afternoon. GSU will play their first game on Aug. 26. "I'm very excited. I think we've more aggressive this season. thing but bringing the national fhampionship trophy back to Statesboro. " However, change is good and if GSU wants to be able to com- GSU students prepare for fall intramural sports pete for a national title with the ; ; likes of App State and Furman, Will Adams The divisions in these leagues are That winner is rewarded with '»**TB WM the football program obviously Sports editor broken down by competitiveness a trip to the national flag football needs the guidance and leader- and skill level. The lowest division, tournament, where teams from Geor- ship of someone like VanGorder. For new and old students alike, C-league is designed for friendly and gia Southern have a track record of Having earned the Frank Broyles intramural sports are one of the best recreational play. performing pretty well. / Top Assistant Coach Award, ways to get out and see what Georgia The next level up, B-league is for Although the competition is fun, Wjmmm, *Z,M.m WO£m VanGorder helped the second Southern has to offer. Sports that are those who are a more competitive and the CRI is quick to remind everyone p 1 tanked Bulldog defense to an SEC offered in the fall include flag football, interested in taking on better teams. who participates, knows about the Championship in 2003, which is Softball, dodge ball, indoor soccer and The highest, A-league is the tough- consequences of taking the games Plr evidence that he has been able to volleyball. est and most competitive level and too seriously. get the most out of his players Grad assistant Tommy Segi, a features faster, stronger, and more If you are thrown out of a campus and help them reach their full member of the Intramural Sports Staff, experienced players. intramural game, you must meet with potential. encourages everyone to take part in SeniorScottMasonstartedplaying the director of intramurals before you | A different coaching staff intramural sports this fall, especially flag football during his freshman year can be reinstated, and you will face a 3s never easy and usually takes freshman and other new students. with some friends from the dorms and suspension of at least one game. Special Photo about three or four seasons to "It's a good way to get involved and plans to sign up and play again this fall. For those who will be participat- Flag football is one of several intramural sports offered in the fall. realize the changes and for the stay active, we have a good balance of "I love it because I'm a man, you know, ing in any of the intramural sports, flayers and the rest of the pro- competitive teams and students who it's just you and your friends versus more in-depth information about the are where you can ask about the im- Sport Entries Due Play Begins gram to reach their full potential, have just started with friends from seven other guys. You're the coach scheduling and rules of your particular proved free agent system that the CRI but VanGorder may not have their residence halls or class." and you and your friends can decide sport will be given at the mandatory keeps to help place players on teams Dodgeball Aug. 17 Aug. 21 that long. Among these, flag football is by what plays to run and it's an easy way captain's meeting. These meetings are which fit their skill levels. Fall Softball Aug. 22 Aug. 28 J Perhaps GSU's most signifi- far the most popular. Last fall, over to get exercise and it's something else usually held a few days before the start The most important thing to re- cant season, 2006 will be the lit- one hundred teams competed in the to look forward to every week." of the league and give a run-down of member when gettingyour intramural Flag Football Sept. 5 Sept. 11 mus test for Sam Baker's debated various levels. Flag football is divided A match-up between the first what is expected of all teams playing team started is the deadline for signing CRI Golf Sept. 19 Sept. 24 off-season decisions and could into three leagues, each of which has and second place teams in the A and in the league. your team up. indoor Soccer Oct. 3 Oct. 9 determine where GSU football is three divisions and consists of men's, B-league decides the winner of the If you are interested in playing, but Staffwriter Mike Anthony contrib- Vo||eyban Qct , 1 Oct. 9 headed in the&iear future. women's and co-rec teams. all-campus tournament. are short a fewplayers, these meetings uted to this story. OUR PICK Peanut Festival Bored this weekend? How about checking out the Peanut Festival in Brookletjusta short drive away. They have many activities includ- ing a street dance, parade and arts and crafts. Check it out this Saturday starting at 7am.

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ByAvinaDarmadjaja lacey tank top, a white blouse underneath 8. Boondocks: Season 1 StaffWriter a trim little vest. By the way, the layering 9. Failure to Launch craze is student-friendly because the We live in Statesboro, GA, thousands of miles layers keep you warm inside a chilly 10. High School Musical away from New York City, the worlds fashion classroom while the lightweight mate- capital. We also walk a slower pace than the busy rial will not make you sweat outside of the buildings any more than you MOVIES fashionistas in Manhattan. But does it mean that we are not as fashion already have, LTalladega Nights forward? We think not! Proven by just the first What accentuates layered shirts bet- 2. Step Up few days of class, we see students strut their stuff ter than layered accessories? Say goodbye to 3. World Trade Center and embrace the fall 2006 semester in style. last season's bulky beads and say hello to long, 4. Barnyard One of the biggest and most obvious fashion bold, golden chain necklaces. All those keywords 5. Pulse comebacks right now is leggings. Paired with are equally important; long because it needs to 6. Pirates...Caribbean 2 long, chunky sweaters, ankle boots and the kind make more than one layer, bold because it needs 7. Zoom of hair volume that wasted multiple bottles of to make enough statement and gold because, well, : 8. The Descent hairspray, they dominated the fashion world in just because it's hot. 9. Miami Vice theeighties. After many glorious years backin the From the look of it, Georgia Southern's stu- 10. Monster House day, the leggings were put to sleep for a complete dents are willing to pay the price that comes with decade. Surprisingly (and after someone figured these beauties. We can look at it as an investment, square-toe ALBUMS out a slightly different way of wearing them), the though, because it looks like it has been proven and round- leggings are in again! Walk around the campus that these blings do have staying power in the toe flats on \ 1.LeToya and you'll see girls with their leggings; collaborat- fashion world. campus with LeToya ing them with mini jeans skirts, sundresses and Speaking of investments, there are significant materials ranging even short shorts. amounts of designer bags being toted around from tweed, suede, 2. Various Artists Although leggings come in different colors campus by the ladies. From Dooney&Bourke, twill and even leather. NOW 22 and patterns, the most popular is plain black COACH, Fendi to the classic Louis Vuitton. It's also interesting that leggings with brocade trim. This kind of leggings Two things that most of these bags have in instead of plain of flats, >3. Pharrell flatters your figure and makes it possible to wear common: they are pricey and oversized. The students prefer ones with In My Mind even the shortest miniskirt without the worries oversized bags (whether it is authentic Prada patterns. Therefore, to balance ;4. Tom Petty of skin over-exposure. or an Isaac Mizrahi for Target) made it big last the elaborate patterns, they tone Highway Companion The chunky eighties sweaters might also make season and are apparently still going strong. It is it down in colors. Instead of hot a big comeback once the temperature allows. For very convenient compared to small purses that pink and bright green that was in 5. Gnarls Barkley now, however, it is still out of the question. In- were hot a few seasons ago, especially for college during the summer, they go back St. Elsewhere stead, Georgia Southern's own students. They take advantage of the extra room to basics with blacks, browns and fashionistas are current- in those spacious bags to carry the big and heavy whites. 6. Various Artists ly layer-obsessed: textbooks in style, finally able to ditch the old, From the variety of this year's High School Musical deep, plunging raggedy JanSport once and for all. fall fashion styles, notice that there neck shirts Although the single must-have shoes this fall is something for everybody. So go •7. Rihanna over a are a pair of peep-toed, chunky-heeled, plastic ahead and unleash your inner A Girl Like Me red pumps, we really hope not to see anyone wear style and step into the fall with 8. Nelly Furtado it to school to prevent blisters and other nasty confidence! Loose conditions. It is more realistic and comfortable, not to say less fashionable, to wear flats. 9. The Pussycat Dolls Various kinds of flats are dominating this PCD season's runway: square-toe flats, Mary Jane Special photo flats and even flat boots. We see a whole lot of 10. Rascal Flatts Me and My Gang Source: Entertainment Weekly Welcome Week has more to come WHAT IS NOW

Jason Hurst Ball. The ball will be from at 8 p.m. munity. PLAYING f witer until 11 p.m. Those students who are in their Carmike Cinema 12 You can pick up your free ticket rooms to take advantage of this event (912)489-4492 Welcome Week is well underway for the ball at the Office of Student will be entered into a drawing for nks to Eagle Entertainment and Activities located in Russell Union a free ipod. Also taking place that arnyard ir many sponsors. A wide assort - anytime through Thursday. evening from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. 5:20, 5:50, 7:30, 8:00, nt of interesting activities and Also, Friday plays host to the will be Residence Hall Leadership 9:40,10:00 :nts are still to come. second annual Halo Tournament elections. Monster House Already, we've seen cookouts, with a $500 cash prize. Don't miss your chance to make (4:05), 5:00,10:15 nivals, socials, Bayou events and The Tournament requires a $5 your voice heard. Miami Vice ivities such as henna tattoos, all entry fee, $10 at the door, and will Wednesday, August 23, will bring 7:00,10:00 ant to welcome freshmen to the be a relative free-for-all or "rumble the 2006 Expo to the Rotunda. From Talladega Nights ;r-groWing Georgia Southern pit" match type. You can register 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will have (4:10), (4:45), 7:05, 7:35, lpus and community. online at www.eagleentertainment. the opportunity to meet and find 9:30,10:00 But though many events have com or at the Office of Student out about various clubs, businesses, Zoom :ady passed by with success, don't Activities. organizations and job opportunities 5:20,7:30,9:40 nk you've missed all the fun and Anyone who would like to meet throughout the community. Pulse inces to meet new people. at the Baptist Collegiate Ministries Approximately 150 organizations (4:00), 7:05,9:40 For Thursday, August 17, a 50 on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. can join and vendors will be on-site. World Trade Center cent off event will be occurring fellow students in traveling to a local There will also be free food and (4:00), 7:00,9:55 the French Quarter Cafe, called church's worship service and a free giveaways during the event. There John Tucker Must Die mn Crazy in the Boro. Make sure lunch afterwards. will also be a continuation of voting 5:20,7:30,9:40 jring your student ID to enjoy the Hypnotist Dale K headlines for Residence Hall Leadership that Grayson Hoffman/STAFF You, Me, and Dupree counts. Monday's events with a performance evening for those who missed their Incoming freshmen check into their residence hall this past Friday at the RAC. After moving in, 7:00 On Friday, August 18, Eagle in the Russell Union Ballroom at 9 previous opportunity. students get to experience many programs and events to welcome them to GSU's campus. World Trade Center tertainment will be providing sup- p.m. The event is free, but seating is And finally, to close off the events, (4:00), 7:00, 9:55 as to create your own Mardi Gras limited, so don't be late. a weekend White Water Rafting trip meals. August 18 is the last day to a good time in your first weeks on John Tucker Must Die sk at the Russell Union Rotunda Tuesday will consist of House is being hosted by Eagle Entertain- sign up for this trip, so hurry in or the Georgia Southern campus. Ev- 5:20, 7:30,9:40 mil a.m. until 1 p.m. Calls in which University faculty and ment from August 25 until 27. call the Office of Student Activities eryone be sure to get out and have Step Up Make sure to stop by and prepare, staff will be coming to the freshman The price of the trip is $ 100 which at 486-7270. a great time. (4:15), 7:10, 9:40 :ause later that night the Williams dormitories to meet and welcome includes transportation, a full day.of With so many events still to look So come out and enjoy all the fun nter will be hosting a Masquerade the newest members of the com- rafting, lodging and some of your forward to, you shouldn't want for and games. Parenthesis denotes matinee

THE BOTTOM Music and more Atlanta playing 80's music with a rockabilly flare. Next Entry into this shrine to music is only $5 and there Four bands, two This Friday at 8 p.m. find your way down to 4347 up is The Door Keys from Indiana with a pop,punk/ will be two kegs for those of legal drinking age. Come kegs, five bucks, and Old Register Rd„ behind University Imports, to see dance mix. Third is Madeline from Athens featuring early, the kegs are only there until they're gone! nothing but a pure four bands rocking the house. folky pop rock. Last on the list is Emotron, a one man Also, don't bother driving because there will be no live music extrava- LINE ganza! ByNICKABNEY The opening act will be The Mean Girls from wonder. place to park. Park on campus, walk or ride a bike. PAGE 11 ! HIATUS THURSDAY, AUGUST 17,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY;, Ferrells Talladega Nights crashes into theater!

By Jeff Martin The defining moment in Ricky's crashes and completely totals his car lampooning NASCAR's relationship Assistant Hiatus editor life is when his rather (played by he emerges completely unharmed with sponsors. Gary Cole) shows up stoned to grade with not a scratch on him. The other star of Talladega Nights "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of school and tells Ricky "If you aren't The film sometimes doesn't seem is Sasha Baron Cohen as a French For- Ricky Bobby" isprobably best charac- first, you're last." From that point on, to know whom it is making fun of: mula One driver who's been brought terized by the fake Eleanor Roosevelt Ferreirs character lives his life with a the fans or the drivers. It ceases to to America for the sole purpose of quotation during the films opening: devil-may-care attitude, which has matter right about half an hour into beatingRickyBobbyinarace. Cohen's "America kali aboutspeed- hot, nasty him either winning races or crashing the film when the plot actually starts character could easily be added to his bad-ass speed" This tongue-in-cheek horribly. up. The first thirty minutes are a already numerous alter egos including pokesetsthe movie up forahalfabsurd There are some extremely crazy smorgasbord of driving and free (and Ali G and Borat. One wonders if Co- half slapstick corned)' about going as crashes inTalladegaNights, including in a few cases not so free) advertis- hen didn't sit down and imagine every fast as you can. one that spans a commercial break. ing. Those advertisements paid for French stereotype he could in order to Will FerrelFs character Ricky The crashes are less humorous than a great deal of the film, with Wonder come up with the character. Bobbyisaborderiineidiotsurrounded they are absolutely absurd, but the Bread shellipg out a pretty penny to "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of by die insane and complete morons. absurdity works to show us some- be the main sponsor featured in the Ricky Bobby" is exactly what a Will Special photo In other words, exactly the character thing wed never see in real NASCAR. movie. Thisisactuallydonetastefully Ferrell movie should be in term of Will Ferrell and Sasha Baron Cohen play rival NASCAR drivers in the new Mil Ferrell plays in every movie. Somehow, each time Ricky Bobby because at the same time, the film is humor and zaniness. movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Celebrity relationships: the grass isn't greener on the other side BREAKUPS: ple met in 2000 and moved in together current issue has the headline "Kate would leave Chris so they won't have fans on the social networking page the break-up of his marriage was when It's another just days after meeting. After less than & Owen's Secret Affair" and said that to hide." MySpace. According to E! Online, he learned his wife had been unfaithful week and another a year of dating, the couple married and multiple sources confirm a relationship BREAKDOWNS: Moakler posted a message shortly after to him. Moakler then responded to celebrity split. Ac- had a son, Ryder Russell, on January 7, between Hudson andher"You,Meand As I reported last week, former the news of Barker riling for divorce Barker through her publicist. "I have cording to People 2004. The separation of the laid back Dupree" co-star Owen Wilson, which Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker last week. "I am devastated and very been 100 percent faithful in my mar- Magazine online, duo has come as a shock to some, but is the main reason for the break-up of and his actress wife Shanna Moakler, much heartbroken over the demise of riage and a devoted mother, two facts Kate Hudson and tabloids have doubted the romance her marriage. Us Weekly says a lawyer who appeared together on the MTV my marriage and for the upset of my of which Travis is well aware." She is a Jenny Miller Chris Robinson, for years. According to E! Online, in for Wilson said, "Anythingthat suggests reality show "Meet the Barkers," have senior journal- family," said Moakler. Barker quickly also went on to question the stability ism major from lead singer of the 2004 Star Magazine ran a story with that the seperation of Ms. Hudson was called it quits after less than two years fired back on his own MySpace page, and mental health of Barker. The jabs Statesboro.She Black Crows, have the head line "Kate Hudson Marriage caused by Mr. Wilson is absolutely of marriage. Now the break-up is alleging that his estranged wife stayed stopped at that and Barker decided to is assistant news separated after on the Rocks?" After the announce- false." But the sources are standing getting downright ugly in cyber space. in bed until around 2:30 pm and was remove his MySpace post on Tuesday. editor of The 1 George-Anne nearly 6 years of ment of the separation, the rumor by their stories and said that Wilson The duo have both fired shots at each often out partying late at night. He Looks like the Barker's will not be Daily. marriage. The cou- mill started spinning. Us Weekly's was "not so secretly hoping that she other by posting messages to their went on to say that the final straw in meeting anytime soon.

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Much like every other freshman THE on campus, already I find myself running into problems; the worst of UST these being directions. While most Dairii people are open enough to help the Queen DON'S little-lost-lamb of a freshman that I am, I can't help but feel more and more like someone who graduated from the academy of the directionally challenged. Being locked out of the dorm hall also provides that special "I'm a freshman, hear me roar," kind of V^VMI.^ feeling. Perhaps these, "stupid fresh- F/EHtfTP H*SY man," moments come from lack of knowledge of the rules at Georgia 0 Southern. For example, they tell you that smoking is not allowed in the buildings. This is probably due to the fact that one day, in a certain hall, some ln-Towch new guy on campus - who probably didn't know any better - tried to lean /I Great Clips for hair out his window and have a cigarette. f§) INIKKO Communications This resulted in every fire alarm in JAPANESE RESTAURANT his hall going off at at 3:30 a.m. I'm almost positive he never did that again, and even if he'd wanted to, the campus probably began the "no smoking" ban the next day. Mm mud Rm&mmmft Speaking of smoking, am I the only one who actually feels somewhat like a criminal for having a cigarette on campus? For a southern school, there really aren't that many people who smoke, and every time someone actually lights up a cigarette, every- @HteSil t COMMUNICATIONS J S&L COCKER one around them acts just a little bit different. Some are offended, some cough, some complain and some even go out of their way to get away form ■ SEAFOOD H»: SHOTS • UK, »-:U ■ STEAKS W.frZxf&xjJtm ORK -IM- you. We smokers know that we have a disgusting habit, but don't make us feel any worse. Regardless, adjusting to campus Guam will provide some difficulties, but then again, what in life doesn't. I do think it will be especially hard for me WING considering I was the freshman who KSI decided he would get his feet wet with jjpfS"°° VE -ysJ^JL«_4j5> 18 hours of class. Anyway, we'll all get meineke through this adjustment together.

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