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BLUE EDITION Tuesday Baker explains decision to cut teams February 16,1999 By Kelley McGonnell the department had Vol. 71, No. 56 Editor hoped so the additions Athletic Director Sam Baker attended the SGA meet- were postponed. Sports ing last Wednesday to answer questions about the How are these CURIOUS decision to drop men's swimming and diving and cross cuts not considered ATTENDEES (left) country. discriminatory? pay close attention to Questions were submitted to SGA President Russell "[The programs] were the question-answer Keen on index cards by the senate, many student- cut because they are session regarding the athletes and more than 100 other interested students. sports that were looked dropping of men's Keen asked Baker the questions in an attempt to avoid at as possibly being cut," swimming, diving and repetition. he said. "The courts have cross country. The following is a look at the questions asked and not seen institutions that Baker's responses. have discontinued sports What part of Title IX is GSU trying to comply as being discriminatory GSU gets swept with? towards men." by Ga.Tech There are three parts to Title LX and GSU must comply "This is the unfortu- With their opening with at least one. The university must either have athletic nate part of Title IX," Baker said. "That there games, Eagles go to 0- participation that is proportional to the overall under- graduate enrollment, must show a history of sports expan- are financial limitations 2, losing to Tech sion or must accommodate the interests and abilities of the and institutions have to ADDRESSING HIS AUDIENCE, Sam Baker.GSU Saturday and Sunday. underrepresented sex, according to the three-part test live within budgets and athletic director, answers questions posed by the Please see story, prescribed by the Office for Civil Rights. when they make deci- audience at last Wednesday's SGA meeting. The sions on what sports they meeting was a regular-scheduled SGA meeting, but page 6 "The problem with dealing with Title IX is that a lot of people don't always fully understand it," Baker said. are going to sponsor Baker was invited as a guest to address the concerns Features "We are trying to increase our participation rate, but at sometimes they have to of many students due to the dropping of three men's the same time the prong of the Title IX test that we are make difficult decisions sports programs at GSU to suit Title IX requirements. trying to meet is 'meet the interests and abilities of the on discontinuing sports Photos by Sarah Trucksis underrepresented sex within our student body" — also in order to add sports." the potential student body, those that are in our poten- Why does it appear that there are 30 more "Right now we run a pretty bare bones athletic de- tial recruiting area." football players this year opposed to last year? partment," Baker said. "Our equipment budgets are He said that adding the programs caused a problem Baker explained that the discrepancy is obvious in official pretty slim as they are. We travel on $18 a day when the because the athletic department did not have the money numbers only. The official count depends on the number of state allows $25 per diem to travel. I don't think there to fund the additional programs. players at the first game, and on the quarter system the first was a lot of money in there to glean from other programs "[Title IX] also causes you to have to be able to fund game was played before classes started. Walk-on players in order for us to have a competitive program." your scholarships at the same level that your participa- cannot be added until after classes have started. Because the new sports would be scholarship sports tion rates are," Baker said. "We [can] bring 90 to campus up until our first game. money had to be reallocated, according to him. Triangle club hosts Baker said that the committee had to decide how to Your official date of claiming numbers is what your first Swimming was targeted to be cut because it is not fund a competitive athletic program and took it through contest is," Baker said. sponsored by the Southern Conference, Baker said. panel discussion the proper channels for approval. Under the semester system, classes are in session How much money will be reallocated due to With a variety of How did this decision come about? before the first contest, therefore the walk-ons are added the cuts? "It is somewhere within the $100,000 range by the religious members In 1994, the NCAA ruled that each institution in the to the roster before the official count is taken. organization would have to go through a certification The football team has not really grown by 30 players, time you look at budgets and you look at coaches sala- present, GSU's Triangle process, Baker said. only the, official count has, according to Baker. ries," he said. Club holds a discussion "At that time, in the gender-equity part of the pro- "On an annual basis we've had over 120 to 130 football Baker warned that the athletic department is not on homosexuality in gram, in order for us to increase participation it was players. [The difference this year is] just because of the saving money by cutting the programs. relation to spirituality. proposed that we would provide track as a sponsored reporting," he said. "It's not saving; it's reallocating. We are not saving sport at Georgia Southern," he said. Why couldn't a proposed budget be estab- money, we are reallocating money in order to put in two Please see story, Baker added that GSU planned to start sponsoring lished for women's track and then the money more sports." page 10 track in 1996, but the planning stages took longer than gleaned from the other sports? Please see BAKER, page 12 Lasorda kicks off GSU baseball season By Jamie Hodges wanted John to 'Woman of distinction' Sports Editor know, and I guess Tommy Lasorda, everybody calls him the famous former Jack but he's really Los Angeles Dodg- John, I wanted him ers manager, was to know that I ap- Keep in mind that February the featured preciate what he is Black History Month. GSU speaker of the does for the game of is sponsoring a number of fourth annual baseball." events to honor African Southern Boosters Another topic ad- American Heritage. Leadoff Banquet dressed in Lasorda's held last Friday speech was how im- Today's Word night where he said portant it is to have A d i a b o I i s m college baseball self confidence in (adiABuliz'm) n. The coaches are impor- order to be a success condition of not believing tant because they in life. contribute to the "Self-confidence in the devil. major leagues. Source: Weird Words is without a doubt, The banquet of- the first step to suc- Index ficially kicked off Susan Smith cess," he said. the GSU baseball HALL OF FAMER Tommy Lasorda spoke at GSU s Southern "We've got to have Announcements 2 season, which Boosters Leadoff Banquet last Friday. confidence in our- Classifieds 11 started the next selves; we got to be- day against Georgia Tech. I respect them, and I appreciate lieve." Comics 11 During his speech, Lasorda what they do for our game of Other activities during the Crossword 11 commented on how glad he was baseball." event included a silent auction of Features 8,9,10 to be at GSU and discussed the Lasorda also gave excellent baseball memorabilia. importance of college baseball praise to GSU's baseball team Only in America 3 Some of the items on sale were coaches and their contribution to head coach Jack Stallings. paintings of former Atlanta Brave Opinions 4,5 the major leagues. "John Stallings is just, with- David Justice and Home-Run Police Beat 2 "I'm very happy about being out a doubt, one of the finest King Hank Aaron. here tonight, for one reason in baseball coaches in America," The dinner was also high- Sports 6,7 Susan Smith particular," he said. "I've always Lasorda said. lighted by the 20th Anniversary the N AACP It is a desire of The George-Anne admired college coaches. And I "And that's why I'm here to- reunion of the 1979 GSU base IN HONOR OF BLACKHISTOR Y MONTH to printthe news of Georgia South- feel that these guys are the sup- night. I wanted to come down held the tenth annual Miss African-American pageant. ern University as accurately as ply system to the major leagues. and be part of this dinner. I Stephanie Burke was crowned 'Woman of Distinction.' possible. Ifyoubelieve thatsome- Please see LASORDA, page 12 thing covered is in error, contact the editor at 681-5246 as soon as possible. Thank you. New three-way stop lessens waiting time at Marvin Pittman commuter lot

By Tiffany Fell lays getting out of that parking lot the data that a three-way stop A few near misses have occurred, Staff Writer quently, is glad the signs have been were as much as six minutes which needed to be put in. butno accidents have been reported, added but has still not adjusted to ADVERTISING: 681-5418 Students are not waiting as long is just absolutely unacceptable," Parking and Transportation has according to the GSU Division of the new change. STORY OR PHOTOS: 681-5246 to enter and leave the Marvin Chambers said. checked the delay time several times Public Safety FAX NUMBER: 486-7113 "After driving for three years to Pittman commuter lot now that the "Before we put in the stop sign, P.O. Box 8001 since the three-way stop was added Chambers said that people going that spot, it is hard to break out of Statesboro,GA30460 new three-way stop has been added some people got so frustrated from andhasnoticedasignificantchange. through that intersection from For- the routine of not having to stop E-MAIL TO: on Forest Drive. having to wait so long that they "The worst we have seen it has est Drive, as well as out of the com- there," she said. "It's such a routine, [email protected] The three-way stop signs were would take chances getting out into been three and a half to four min- muter lot, are probably not used to that you forget about the signs." Check out our added on Jan. 20 to lessen the delay traffic/'hesaid. "There were several utes," Chambers said. the new signs."We have seen some Mueller thinks some students On-Line Newspaper at time of people entering and leaving very close calls." Brooke Mueller, a junior from near misses," he said. "I think well are causing the problems at the http://www.srp.gasou.edu the lot. A graduate student with experi- Lilburn, Ga., said she loves the new have that situation until people get intersection."People need to be more Director of Parking and Trans- ence in transportation management signs.'The traffic used to make me a little more accustomed to it being cautious," Mueller said. "People portation Robert Chambers, said conducted a study with the help of late for class. Now everyone has an a three-way stop." won't even give each other turns, that before the three-way stop was the city of Statesboro Engineering equal opportunity coming and go- Orange flags have been put up to especially those who are turning Liked By Many, added people had to wait a long time Department to observe traffic flow ing, including me," Mueller said. alert drivers of the new stop signs. right into the par-king lot." Cussed By Some... to leave the lot. at the intersection, according to Some people are still adjusting to Tom Wilson, a senior from Lilburn No accidents or complaints have Read By Them All "We were noticing that the de- Chambers. They determined from the new three-way stop signs. who uses the commuter lot fre- been reported. W^WIW^^WWPP gwywpwwpiFw

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Statesboro Police Department Trail, reported the theft of his bicycle. • Nima Farsinejad reported a com- puter monitor and a mouse was missing from The Pines. February 13 February 10 •Mark Bowen, 20, of 690 Burton Ave, •Krissa Wells, 19 of 943 Old Wadley Rd, was charged with DUI. Editors Note: Police Beat appears in was charged with cruelty to animals. every issue of the George-Anne in an • Everton Johnson, 20, of 755 Steve effort to inform the GSU community of Rd, was charged with possession of GSU Division of Public Safety the amount, nature, and location of marijauna. crime. All reports are public informa- February 12 tion and can be obtained from the GSU February 12 •Reginald Anton Dunham, 19, of Division of Public Safety or at the 1 • Natasha Hinds, of University Hendricks Hall, was charged with en- Statesboro Police Department. Have a Point, reported harassing phone calls. tering auto, possession of burglary tools nice day. and carrying a concealed weapon. February 11 •Deshawn Jemel Bailey, 20, of •Jack Malone, 23, of 602 S. College Hendricks Hall, was arrested and St, was charged with indecent expo- charged with entering auto and sure. obstuction of an officer. Compiled by •Emily Hunt Revels, 19, of 217 Chris Brennaman Westpoint Dr., was charged with DUI. February 11 •Richard Batto, of Players Club, re- •Erin Mexhatto reported someone ported Criminal Trespass. damged the right mirror of her vehicle Sarah Trucksis • Daniel McWhorter, of Robinhood in the Olliff Hall parking lot. GETTING THEIR FACTS STRAIGHT: Men's decision to cut men's teams from next year's swim team coach, Derek Shaput hosted an athleticprograminorderfortheathletic department informal meeting for members of both men's and to be compliant with Title IV. The meeting was women's swimming and diving and cross country inftally intened to be held with SGA President running teams before last Wednesday's SGA Russell Keen to discuss possible action the meeting with athletic director Sam Baker. At the teams could take, but, Keen did not attend the Things To Do at GSU Wednesday, February 17 4, 5:30 and 9 p.m. meeting athletes voiced their concerns about the meeting. •GSU Basketball Club Team is Friday, March 5, 7 and 10:30 p.m. Ongoing holding an open practice from 7-9 p.m. •You've Got Mail: Thursday, March For more information, call J.J. Boudoin •Free Tutoring in the Tutorial 25, 5:30 and 8 p.m. at 871-6123. Center in library room 1001 has begun Friday, March 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m. for the spring semester. Classes being •Saving Private Ryan: Thursday, INTERNATIONAL NEWS BRIEF tutored are; american government, Thursday, February 18 April 8, 5:30 and 9 p.m. math, chemistry, western civilization •The Golden Key Honor Society Friday, April 9, 7 and 10:30pm. I and U.S. history, writing, biology, an- will hold a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. •Patch Adams: Thursday, April 15, Mediators at Kosovo thropology, learning strategies, and sta- in the Russell Union. 5:30 and 8 p.m. Victims scavange through rubble tistics. For more information call 681- Friday, April 16, 7 and 9:30 p.m. in quake-ravaged, Colombian city peace talk progress 0321. Thursday, February 25 RAMBOUILLET, France (AP)! •Military veterans are wanted to ARMENIA, Colombia (AP) —Morning mist rises from a hill of •The Statesboro-Georgia South- •Don't miss Kevin Smith's New —Mediators at the Kosovo peace' assist in the chartering of a university broken concrete and twisted metal, the legacy of a deadly earthquake ern Symphony Association will spon- Jersey Trilogy! organization that will provide veterans talks insist they are making sor a Card Party at the Statesboro Inn that erased much of this once-prosperous coffee city. a powerful voice on campus and in the progress in bringing the ethnic as a Music Scholarship Fundraiser at Amid the vultures on this football field-sized dump where munici- community. If interested, contact Chris Thurday, February 25 noon. The cost is $20 which includes Albanians and Serbs together,! Jones. •Clerks: 5:30 p.m. pal trucks haul tons of rubble each day, dozens of human figures lunch and prizes. For tickets and info •Mallrats: 8 p.m. carrying burlap bags search through the rubble for something to sell. but they have left the toughest! •GSU Summer Study Abroad in call Pam Radford at 764-3395. part until last: NATO deploy-! Ireland Programs application dead- •Chasing Amy: 10 p.m. Most have heard tales of searchers hitting the jackpot and finding line is Mar 15. For application informa- cash, jewelry or gold amid the debris from banks, stores and other ment in the province. tion, contact Sam Couch, geology & ge- Monday, March 1 Saturday, February 27 businesses that collapsed in the Jan. 25 earthquake that devastated The Serbs say they will never •Gamma Phi Eta Fraternity, Inc., will ography, Herty 1102A, 681-5361. Fi- •Clerks: 7 p.m. allow foreign troops on their soil.' be presenting "Tribute to Black Women." Colombia's western coffee belt and killed 1,124 people. nancial aid available. Late applications •Mallrats: 9:30 p.m. The Americans say if they don't,; may require an additional charge. A poetry contest through Georgia Others search for iron, aluminum and copper to sell to recyclers. Southern's Esoteric poetry reading en- •Chasing Amy: 11:30 p.m. Many of the scavengers are former workers and shopkeepers who NATO will bomb Serbia. Russia, semble will be held for a spot in the pro- lost not just their homes, but their jobs and businesses - a new class a party to the talks here, doesn't Tuesday, February 16 gram, and a prize as well. like that one bit. •Middle School Honors Day will of desperately poor in Armenia, a city of 300,000. be held in the Foy Recital Hall. Admis- "The quake destroyed much of Armenia. Its downtown, with most In the meantime, NATO plan- sion is free. »_ ^Zm Compiled by of its businesses, fell to the ground. People's reality turned upside ners are forging ahead with Op- •The Third Irish Music Festival GSU AT THE MOVIES! SI \ Chris Brennaman down overnight, and they started thinking of survival," said Luis tion A- minus, a plan that had featuring Harry O'Donoghue, Tom •Pleasantville: Thursday, Febru- been sitting on the shelf since' ary 18, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Carlos Villegas, head of the government's reconstruction commission. O'Carroll and the Dady Brothers will be October. It involves sending1 held in the Russell Union Ballroom at Friday, February 19, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Unemployment in Quindio state stood at 15 percent before the 25,000-30,000 troops into- 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. •Meet Joe Black: Thursday, March quake and is now expected to rise to 50 percent, said Diego Villegas 1 Restrepo, an aide to Quindio's governor. Kosovo, the poor southern pi'oV- - An estimated 250,000 people were left without homes after the ince of Serbia where an estimated' quake. Many have formed camps of makeshift lean-tos, while others 2,000 people have died. camp out on sidewalks in front of their houses to protect their belongings from looters. Mexico volcano ' The government estimates the quake caused damages of $1 billion erupts, villages and has promised rebuilding loans. The international community has also pledged tens of millions of dollars. But such funds might not be evacuated available for weeks, if not months, and people must fend for them- MEXICO CITY (AP) —An' selves in the meantime. explosion shook the crater of the Volcano of Fire in western Mexico. last week, releasing lava, gas' and ash and forcing officials to evacuate some nearby residents.' STHTESBORO—""IP LAC The government's Notimex' Ef" R.J. Po news agency said the village of Traditional Menswear Juan Barragan at the base of the ; volcano was being evacuated dueJ Statesboro's Newest Premier Student Housing 5 S. Main Street, Statesboro • (912) 764-4306 to a cloud of gas released by the' explosion at the volcano, part of Downtown the Colima Volcano complex. Statesboro Place Apts. Diego Hernandez, a radio op- \ 1699 Statesboro PI. Circle erator at the Colima state civil * defense department, said several Statesboro, Ga 30458 lrnkHand<$ Phone number: (912) 681-4569 other villages also were being ' Columbia evacuated. But he said "there are no great risks" to human life. Officials also evacuated sev- eral villages in November due to nautica an earlier eruption of the volcano, SALE which has been gradually shov- Now Leasing ing a column of cooling lava down $22.90 & up its slope. The 12,533-foot volcano 300 miles west of Mexico City also for erupted in 1991 and 1994. Fall - Aug. '99 ASE, ICAP Certified • T

O Tennessee might invite out-of-season hunt- to listen for signs of Satanism in said that cult activities, includ- ing and the poaching of rare but heavy-metal music. ing Satanism, can be danger- ous. Therefore, he said, it be- Roadkill for dinner? commercially valuable wildlife. The Providence Journal reit "We want people to be able to ported last Saturday that the hooves school officials to ban The Associated Press use these accidentally killed ani- school hopes the testimony of the things, such as White Zombie merchandise, that they believe NASHVILLE—That dead mals, but we don't want to create consultant, a retired police of- possum in the middle of the a loophole that allows someone ficer, bolsters its case in a dress- promote cults. road could be on the menu if the to kill a deer out of season and code dispute. © Florida Tennessee General Assembly put it in the back of the truck and Junior Robert Parker is chal- approves legislation making it claim that he hit it." lenging rules that barred him Huge manta ray takes legal to eat road kill. Head said a wildlife officer from wearing a T-shirt promot- fishermen for a ride It would only be legal to eat who "can't tell the difference be- ing the heavy-metal band White The Associated Press accidentally killed wild animals, tween a deer that's been shot Zombie. not dogs or cats. and one that's been hit by a car" Parker was suspended twice NEW SMYRNA BEACH—In "Of course I know everybody's needs to get another job. for wearing the faded black shirt an unusual twist, a giant manta going to call it the Road Kill One reason for the bill is that with the band's name on the front ray caught a couple of fishermen, Bill, but it's common sense leg- TWRA is not prompt about re- and "666" — sometimes a num- dragging their 16-foot boat a mile islation," said Rep. Tim moving large carcasses from the ber signifying the devil — writ- and a half out to sea. Burchett, R-Knoxville. roadways, Head said. ten on the back. Coast Guard Petty Officer John Burchett and Rep. Tommy Rare wildlife, such as bears, a purse and dressed in a pair of Tamborella told police that The American Civil Liberties Bowman said he and the crew of Head, D-Clarksville, introduced are another concern, Gebhardt women's black jeans, black shirt he rode his bicycle to The Es- Union has taken up Parker's the Ponce de Leon Inlet station's the measure. said. and black beret. planade mall, where he cause on the grounds that the 41-foot rescue boat were called out Burchett said he sees "half a "Because of the small popula- "He was color-coordinated, changed clothes and washed school's ban violates his free last Tuesday afternoon to a report dozen deer carcasses" on the tion in general, we want to be yes, he was," Lt. Steve Caraway off the makeup. He said his speech rights. The group con- of a boater in distress in the Atlan- road between Nashville and able to keep track of them. A said. bicycle was stolen while he tends that other students have tic Ocean. Knoxville every week and con- bear carcass is worth thousands He handed a teller a holdup was inside. worn shirts that read "Praise When they arrived at the scene, siders it a waste. of dollars, and we don't want to note written on the back of a Jesus" and "I will serve the Lord" Rafael Figueroa's boat was head- "If you hit a deer or whatever create a loophole that would al- personal check, Caraway said, © Rhode Island without any problems. ing east at about 6 knots. now, you have to get it tagged low someone to illegally trans- keeping his hand in the purse After 20 hours of research, Apparently, a manta ray had by a game agent (of the Tennes- port a bear." while the teller read the note School spends big consultant Edmund Pierce found become entangled in Figueroa's see Wildlife Resources Agency) © Louisiana and the name. bucks to investigate that White Zombie did, indeed, anchor line. In an effort to escape, if you want to take it home," The note asked for $20 bills 'satanic' t-shirt promote devil worship, school the manta ray started swimming, Burchett said. Cross-dresser fails at but, when the teller told him she attorney Thomas Grady said last towing the boat with it. Allen Gebhardt, assistant di- didn't have any in her drawer, he The Associated Press Friday, when school officials held The giant creature pulled the rector of the TWRA, said all it bank robbery attempt snatched the note and left on a PROVIDENCE—The West- a five-hour hearing on the dress- boat carrying Figueroa, 41, and takes to claim a squashed ani- The Associated Press bicycle, Caraway said. erly School Department is pay- code dispute. Gilbert Luna, 61, both of Deltona, mal is a phone call to the local KENNER—A cross-dressing Even before investigators ing $45 per hour for a consultant At an earlier hearing, Grady for nearly two hours. TWRA or law enforcement man who tried to rob a suburban learned of the check, Detective agency for a permit number. New Orleans bank fled on a bi- Michael Glaser recalled that he "Why do they need to know cycle when a teller said she didn't stopped a man on a bicycle last about it?" said Head. "If you've have any of the $20 bills he was week when a purse had slipped messed up your car hitting a asking for. out of the man's duffel bag. i deer, at least you ought to be Police said James Tamborella Working both leads, police able to take it home and eat it." Jr., 25, entered the First Ameri- tracked down Tamborella and Gebhardt said the TWRA is can Bank at 9:25 a.m. last Mon- arrested him as he walked home agle concerned that the measure day, wearing makeup, carrying at about 11 a.m. m

Commemorative Like our graduates, tissues prepared for for example. ntertainment Imagine an education "Your Student Entertainment Connection" tear-jerker movie that's based on the Some people real-world needs of" The Associated Press the legal and business BRUNSWICK—The new ro- can't wait communities. Graduates mantic drama starring Kevin of our programs gain Costner, Paul Newman and for Monday in-depth, practical skills Robin Wright Penn promises to morning. that are in demand by be a tear-jerker. And the Maine the firms who are hiring. Film Office is making the most of You benefit with a it. career that's fulfilling. Wednesday Commemorative tissues have Come Sunday evening, been printed for screenings of you just might look the movie, "Message in a Bottle," forward to Monday February, 24 morning. Imagine that. which prompted dozens of Bos- ton University students to sniffle Paralegal Studies 1:00 pm-4:00 pm and weep at a sneak preview last Legal Administrative Assistant Legal Nurse Consultant month. Applied Information Technology The movie, which opened in Jessica Care Moore theaters across the nation on 1.800.275.7842 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Friday, was filmed last summer 1.770.730.8553 100 Embassy Row • Atlanta, GA in the state's mid-coast region, 30328-1635 • www.ncpt.aii.cdii Readings from Various which was disguised to look like North Carolina's Outer Banks. Students THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARALEGAL TRAINING It's an old-fashioned tear- THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAININC 2:00 pm-4:00 pm jerker featuring Costner as a NCPT We mean business. widowed boat builder in North Accredited member, ACiCS Carolina who writes a letter to his dead wife, puts it in a bottle Come find out who we are and throws it into the ocean. on Monday, February 22 Penn, who plays a researcher Beth from the Chicago Tribune, finds from 10:00am to 3:00pm the bottle and sets out to find located in the Williams Center Costner. Wood WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY, 24 STOP 7:00 PM Fighting Traffic... UNION COMMONS Walk to GSU! Eagle Entertainment NOW LEASING 7eam£eaden (912) 681-6765 Applications

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Allison Taylor The oldest continuously published newspaper in Bulloch County Tuesday, February 16,1999 News Editor mions Our Opinion GSU should be thankful for our distinguished guests BARBIES Someone, somewhere, is doing something right for TURNEP40 GSU. We are very fortunate to be able to have several distinguished speakers and lecturers visit our campus WPMAS each year and those people and committees who have brought them to us need to know they are greatly klMOO appreciated. For instance, last year, Campus Life Enrichment Com- mittee (CLEC), brought us Maya Angelou. Not too many college campuses around the United States have had NEW this cultural experience, and we here at GSU are privi- leged to have had a poet of such strength and power come to us. Billy Blanks, famed creator of the exercise phenom- enon, Tae-Bo, recently graced our campus thanks to CLEC and CRI. This guy isn't just another exercise guru, he has trained such celebrities as Sinbad and Carmen Electra. We were extremely lucky to have him train us. Baseball legend, Tommy Lasorda, was just here kick- ing off the Eagle Baseball season. The former Los Angeles Dodgers manager spoke at the fourth annual Southern Boosters Leadoff Banquet Everyone remember MTV's first Real World? Then you'll remember Kevin Powell, who will be at the Union Theater tonight at 7:00 p.m. He is the former senior writer of Vibe magazine, a regular contributor to the New York Times, Essence and Rolling Stone, and of course, one of the first cast members on the Real World. Problems abound with Athletic decision He is coming to GSU as part of Black Awareness Month. I would like to start my col- process would not have hurt. One There are many more prominent people who have umn this week revisiting an is- student would have been a voice visited our campus — too many to name them all — and sue that I brought up last week. for the 14,000 students who pay those who bring us these people deserve a gigantic The dropping of men's swimming for athletics on this campus. THANK YOU! and diving and cross country to SGA has spent the year trying meet Title IX obligations. to revamp their image and to 1. Obviously I am a woman really be a voice for students and and I do hope that women will be to represent their best interests. given equal opportunities in all right now men's swimming and as it is, the figure head in the By not including at least one aspects of life. I do not think we diving are ending and students controversy. SGA member in the decision, the should get them at the expense on this campus have a right to 4. Most importantly, the deci- powers that be have caused a of hard-working men. That is know what the athletes are feel- sion was made incorrectly. At bigger problem than the deci- simply unfair. Whether there ing. least one student should have sion itself would have caused. Nowyc was or was not another course of 3. In no way is this newspaper been involved in a decision that They did not give SGA a chance Anne a action GSU athletics could have attacking Sam Baker. He is sim- affected so many students. That to represent the students. That way to taken to add the two women's ply the Athletic Director, the chosen student may have agreed too is unfair. and.sei I programs is really beside the 5. There are too many facts to Anneo I point to me. I DO HOPE THAT WOMEN WILL BE GIVEN EQUAL be considered in this issue. There I Even if dropping these pro- is no way that one story could Name: LB. Phone: OPPORTUNITIES IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. I DO cover every aspect. We are sim- I grams is the only way to accom- plish our goals, it is still unfair to NOT THINK WE SHOULD GET THEM AT THE ply trying to get the information I the men who lost their sports. out there when it is available to | Your words of wisdom: I There are many things about life EXPENSE OF HARD-WORKING MEN. us. We are students trying to I I that are unfair. This is one of graduate while trying to keep a ■ I them. Because I am woman and campus informed. The more we I I because I have been subject to spokesperson for the department that this was the only way to go, dig, the more digging we find we I I discrimination at times, I find that dropped the programs. He but he or she was never given the have to do. It took the athletic any discrimination unfortunate. was involved in the decision and, chance. Of course, the process department at least five years to 2. The George-Anne is a stu- because of his job, he is being needed to be kept quiet until a make this decision. It will take LETTER AND SUBMISSION POLICY dent paper first and foremost. called upon to answer some ques- choice was made, but we have time to present all the facts that Student dollars, along with ad- tions. I admit that he has gone seen that there were leaks any- they used to make it. The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and vertising dollars, pay for the above and beyond his job require- way. It is important to remember guest columns from people both inside and outside the Georgia Southern printing of our paper and for our ments by being so willing to dis- Baker said at the SGA meet- that everyone involved in this University Community. All copy submitted should be typed (double-spaced, please), preferably on Macintosh disk in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Works stipends. Therefore, it is the re- cuss the decision. He is in a tough ing last week that the athletes decision and everyone affected by format. All submissions must be signed and include a mailing address and sponsibility of this paper to give position and he did not make the were told during finals because this decision is a person. They are phone number for verification. The editors reserve the right to reject any students a place to air their griev- decision by himself. But I am he wanted to avoid leaks. He not nameless dozens with no emo- submission. There is no word limit on submissions. A writer may request to ances and to express their opin- responsible for describing the said that a reporter asked him tions. This decision is hurtful to remain anonymous. However, it will be the editor's decision whether or not to ions. There will be equal cover- actions of the paper, Dr. Carter about the decision the Saturday the students affected but also to print the name. Submissions are run en a space-available basis. age of women's indoor and out- is spokesperson for the univer- prior to the announcement. So the unfortunate committee that door track when it starts. But sity, so Baker is, as unfortunate adding one more person in on the had to make the decision. THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF Cyclists be wary of pedestrians and vehicles NEWS You're walking down the walks. Assistant News Editor CIRCULATION pathway between the Foy Please don't misunder- Chris Brenneman Supervisor Building and Russell Union, stand—I realize that cars can Editorial Cartoonist Aaron Bradford VANESSA KEBER Stephen Bruner Staff when you are grazed by the be pretty bad about stopping Jim McNally handlebar of a carelessly ma- for people in crosswalks—but Staff A&E EDITOR/COLUMNIST Jana Aiken, Amanda Brunger, Kevin ADVERTISING/ neuvered bicycle. Yes, fellow your chances of making it safely Head students, this is becoming a across the street are higher FEATURES DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (ADS) common phenomenon through- than if you decide to peddle Features Editor out the walkways of GSU, as heard of. miscalculate the distance be- yourself into oncoming traffic. Tricia Hall Advertising Manager more and more of our peers This problem becomes espe- tween pedestrians, there are It's even better when you're Staff Zeina Rahme Nicole Claroni, Tameka Ellison, Business Manager trade in their tennis shoes for cially severe when the cyclist those who play chicken with driving down the road at twi- Tamaya Huff, Cody King, Ellen Courtney Williams these faster methods of trans- is coming upon a group of pe- oncoming traffic. I would be light, and you spot a vague form Rogers, Zane Thomas Classified Manager portation to get from class to destrians whose backs are incredibly rich if I had just one coming off of the sidewalk and Melissa Waldrop A&E Ad Reps class. across your lane. Any guesses A&E Editor Jonathan Brooks, Rhonda Burkes, I understand that having a as to what that shadowy figure FRAJ >RETTY FED UP WITH THESE Vanessa Keber Jason Lumpkin, Tim Kievit, Amber bicycle on campus allows stu- is I'm talking about? Yet an- Staff Ransom, Pamilla Smith, Melissa Doug Blake, Heather Culp, Jake Waldrop, Jaime White, Courtney Will- dents a more efficient way to CYCI {INK THAT, BECAUSE THEY'RE other cyclist. Dreiling, Anthony Foti, Jake Hallman iams get around. Furthermore, I am Those who own and operate SPORTS quite sure that the majority of MOV THAN THE REST OF US, THEY bicycles need to do so responsi- PRODUCTION AND those who are in possession of bly, and realize that their care- Sports Editor CAN DOWN ANY PEDESTRIAN THAT GRAPHICS EDITORIAL a bicycle operate them respon- Jamie Hodges SERVICES (PAGES) lessness affects everyone Assistant Sports Editor sibly. However, like so many GETS around them. If you see a pe- Reginald M. Farrell General Manager other things, the careless few destrian, be courteous and slow Staff Jonathan Brooks Edmund Coley, Andrew Franklin, Production Manager are the ones responsible for down for them. Jennifer Holloway, Florian Scheidat, Kathy Jacobus spoiling everyone else's fun. turned. Unaware of the on- dollar for every time I either Chances are good that you Anthony Williams Production Assistants Frankly, I am pretty fed up coming attack, neither cyclist saw a car slam on its brakes to will not be late to class, as your Dranita Coleman, Joseph Mahaney, with these cyclists who think nor pedestrian are able to react avoid hitting a cyclist, or did so mode of transportation is PHOTOGRAPHY Courtney Williams WebMaster that, because they're moving fast enough to avoid collision. I myself. nearly twice as fast as theirs. Chief Photographer Lee Philips faster than the rest of us, they personally have seen two such These near-misses almost Furthermore, please do try to Sarah Trucksis Wire Copy Editor Darkroom Manager David Koepke can simply run down any pe- incidents, both of which ended always occur when cyclists find a crosswalk when crossing Hans Knoepfel destrian that gets in the way. in the cyclist falling from the choose to cross busy roads busy roads. It is important to Imaging Assistants STUDENT PUBLICATIONS A "watch out" or "excuse me" bike and the bystanders com- (Chandler Road, in particular) remember that an iota of com- Chris Brenneman, Nick Crouch News, Editorial Advisor Staff Robert Bohler coming from the mouth of an ing to their assistance. without using one of the many mon sense can prevent serious Erik Anderson, Cory Brooks, Robert General Manager oncoming cyclist is nearly un- In addition to cyclists who strategically placed cross- accidents. Bruce, Molly Morrison, Susan Smith Bill Neville George-Anne Tuesday, February 16,1999 — Page 5 Your Opinion Reader says mens' teams Alumna disturbed by editor's column Booster shocked by Title IX stories Editor: swim because there was no swim Editor: women, makingitasomewhatequal program for women. Title EX gave As a Georgia Southern alumus, I I am the parent of a GSU alum- and level playing field for both gen- should check their priorities that opportunity to women. always stayed interested in the af- nus, so I always keep up to date on ders. Editor: should they stay here at GSU. These young ladies, along with fairs of the university. what is going on in Statesboro. I am Let me also say a word about I think the behavior of the But I doubt they care about that. I am frankly disturbed by your their coach, seem blase about the men's swimming team has been In fact, not one of those men's a freelance writer who has spent Sam Baker. I don't know this man, reaction to the elimination of Men's whole matter — almost as if it has twenty-five years in journalism. but over the three or four years he truly classless. swimmers has ever said, "What I always been their "right" to swim. It Swimming—particularly since you Thus, you can imagine my shock has been here, he has done nothing Instead of taking this unfor- am really mad about is that I are a woman. has not. There have been plenty of tunate event and acting like men, have to transfer from GSU and at how ignorantly all of the stories but protect the interests of GSU It is evident that this program women throughout the history of on the elimination of men's swim- athletics and make it a better pro- they have been nothing but whin- not receive my degree from here." was dropped because of Title DC Title DC who have sacrificed their ers. I recall a quote by They are simply interested in ming have been written. Someone gram. I don't believe that he would concerns. Your editorial demon- pride and their chance to compete needs to research the aspects of have made this decision without Hemingway, "A man is defeated, swimming. If they were half as strates a very vile form of ignorance in college athletics so that future but never destroyed." sincere in their dedication to their Title IX — a term that did not even careful consideration of all the as- to the issues involved in Title IX. I generations of women athletes could appear in any of the articles. I think pects involved. I am proud of thejob They tell us that it is not fair. education, and the educational compete. These young ladies are a think that your editorial, alongwith this whole matter could be resolved he is doing and, I speak for many Of course it is not fair. Let me tell opportunities that they might be the article on the front page, are discredit to their efforts. you what is also not fair. When I denied by transferring from GSU, through a better knowledge of Title Southern Boosters when I say that indicative of an irresponsbility in I applaude Sam Baker and the EX. he is a credit to the University. was nineteen, I was fighting in I might have an easier time of journalism. You should strive for athletic department, not for their Likewise, I am surprised at the I hope that The George-Anne will the jungles ofVietnam. Six of my feeling some sympathy for them. FAIR journalism and coverage. decision to drop the program, but reaction of the women swimmers to provide as much coverage to the best friends were killed by a Viet They get to keep their schol- giving more young ladies the chance Likewise, I am distressed that the news. In a world where gender addition of track as they have to the Cong sniper. That's not fair. My arship. They can transfer any- to compete in Indoor and Ourdoor the reaction of the women's Swim- issues have dominated the academic elimination of swimming. Only then mother died when I was over- time they want to another school ming team has been as it is. Track. I hope that you, Ms. and political worlds, it is disgusting can The George-Anne say that they seas fighting. That's not fair. and begin competing immedi- McGonnell, and The George-Anne I understand their loyalty, but I to me to observe the blatant disre- represent all views involved in this I think these young men need ately. I wish all college students remember young ladies I went to will give these "pioneers" as much gard for these issues among the matter. For once it would be nice to to get their priorities straight. had it as easy as these guys. school with back in the late sixties attention as you have this issue. women swimmers. read a story that got the facts right. From what I understand, they and early seventies who could not Sheila Henry get to keep their scholarships George Compson, GSU 74 Alumna This is what Title EX has done for William A. 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Tuesday, February 16,1999 The oldest continuously published newspaper in Bullock County Page 6 FROM THE GSU loses END ZONE JAMIE Yellowjackets sweep Eagles season- By Edmund Coley HODGES Staff Writer The GSU baseball team opener to came into last Sunday's matchup looking for a little Georgia March Madness redemption from their open- ing day defeat at the hands of Tech is already here favored Georgia Tech, but still By Edmund Coley Don't believe what Dick lost the match 11-4. The Yel- Staff Writer Vitale and the rest of his 1 o w Jackets One could almost hear a sigh basketball analyst bud- of relief coming from the GSU dies might tell you. If GSU 4 of Geor- gia Tech dugout as the long awaited you're a huge high school Ga. Tech 11 1999 season was minutes away and college hoops fan, the ben- efited from the first pitch. Across the mauness has already be- diamond stood the 21st ranked gun. This is especially from a three-run double by desig- opponents from North Georgia, true if you're a Bulloch who County resident or GSU nated hitter Bryan Prince, (much like the day before). GSU beat the student. Eagles The high schools have In GSU's season opener the day before, the sophomore Ga. Tech 4-6 on already completed their Satur- region playoffs, and are Prince capped a six-run fifth day in now gearing up for the inning with a three-run, base- clearing double. On Sunday, the season opener. state basketball tourna- Georgia Tech, who came into ment which kicks off this the Yellow Jackets attacked this weekend 2-4, looked to get weekend. And local area in a similar fashion one in- on a roll after dismal visits to high school teams are tak- ning later and with one more UCLA and Auburn. ing advantage of the new run. The experience showed as GHSA rule, which has "We've grown a lot in the Georgia Tech traveled to now expanded the field of last year or so," said senior Statesboro to defeat the Eagles the state tournament catcher Michael Holder. "If we in a heartbreaking fashion. from 16 to 32 teams. could just get rid of the one Despite the win, Georgia The madness is in full bad inning, we could be in the Tech appeared a bit rusty de- swing for local area high lead or at least tied going into fensively committing five total schools in Bulloch County the later innings." Susan Smith errors. However, GSU was not and.surrounding commu- Georgia Tech struck first GEORGIA TECH SWEEPS EAGLES: The GSU Eagle baseball team was swept by the Top-25 ranked able to capitalize on the errors nities. The Statesboro last Sunday in the first in- Yellow Jackets at home last weekend. The Eagles are now 0-2 for the season. and only scored one run in the boy's basketball team ning when sophomore Mat- second inning. dominated their new re- thew Boggs scored the game's starting with a Revere single started the game by retiring The Eagles struck first in gion (3-AAA) and will en- first run on no hits. and a 2-run double from the first ten batters in order "IF WE COULD JUST the first two innings scoring ter the state tournament True freshman David Ray, sophomore Dustin Langley. while sending five of the ten three times in the first and as the top seed. Other who got his first collegiate start GSU's chances were to the bench by way of GET RID OF THE ONE once in the second. GSU sent schools, such as Southeast Sunday, struggled early in the thwarted early in the top of the strikeout. Freshman Steve BAD INNING, WE eight batters to the plate in the Bulloch and Metter, are contest recording three walks sixth inning as the Yellow Jack- Kelly and senior Chuck first with Scott Henley and sending both their boy's against the first four batters he ets reeled off four consecutive Crowder came in to relieve COULD BE IN THE Michael Holder recording the and girl's teams to state faced. Ray lasted three innings base-hits, three of the Tech Vance and had the same re- first RBIs of the season. even though they lost in giving up three runs, four hits players scoring later hits. sults combining for two runs, LEAD OR AT LEAST Starting pitcher Daniel the semifinals. and five bases on balls in what Designated hitter Bryan on three hits and striking out TIED GOING INTO THE Wheeler held the highly pow- But this madness is not also became his first lost. Prince, who led off the inning, three Eagles. ered Jackets in check in the only limited to the high The Eagles did however collected two doubles, three GSU used five pitchers in LATER INNINGS." early going. Wheeler (0-1) held school scene. There is show poise from their lineup RBI's, and scored a run all in the lose to go 0-2 on the sea- SENIOR CATCHER Tech to only one hit until the plenty of frenzy to go in the fifth inning starting the top half of the sixth in- son and 47-20 against the Yel- — fifth inning. around for GSU hoop fans with a sacrifice fly from fresh- ning. Sophomore Cory Vance low Jackets from the Georgia MICHAEL HOLDER "Daniel (Wheeler) has done on campus. man J.R. Revere. GSU would recorded his first victory of Institute of Technology. a great job for us," said relief The Lady Eagle basket- receive one more run off the the 1999 season pitching six The next Eagle home game pitcher Mike Standridge. "He ball team is rearming bat of junior Jody Pollock. innings, giving up two runs will be Sat., Feb. 20 against Fla. for a one-game series has confidence in us, (the themselves for the South- Southern would mirror that on five hits and striking out Eastern Kentucky at 1:30 pm. against the University of Jack- bullpen), that will hold the ern Conference Tourna- inning later in the seventh seven Eagle batters. Vance GSU will travel to Jacksonville, sonville on Wed., Feb. 17th. lead and we have confidence ment, which gets started in him." in less than two weeks. But the sophomore from GSU is battling for the Canton, Ga. gave up a little top seed with UNC- more than a hit in the fifth Greensboro and East Ten- Lady Eagles cruise over Charleston inning. nessee State. But with The Jackets, who opened the teams like Furman, 'Senior guards Rosie Arnold, Tori Durret, Mary Perry and Svetiana Trjeskal play last game at GSU inning with a Jason Basil Davidson and UTC-Chat- strikeout, reeled off two con- tanooga only a game or secutive singles by freshmen two behind in the stand- By Jamie Hodges expanded its lead to 56-32 with Sports Editor Wes Rynders and Victor ings, nothing is guaran- over 12 minutes left in the Menocal. teed. Overall, the whole The Lady Eagle basketball game. In a snowball-like effect, the conference is stronger at team had no trouble with an over- Charleston was able to come- this point in the season matched Charleston team last back with a 12-1 run of their next three Jackets reached than it was last year. Saturday night. GSU (12-12,11- own, which cut the Lady Eagle base respectively by a walk, a "We're at that point 5 SoCon) coasted to an easy 77- lead to 57-44 with 8:24 left in single, and an error. now where we can't take 61 victory over the Lady Cougars the game, but the Lady Cou- Georgia Tech sent 11 play- anybody lightly," Lady in front of a Hanner Fieldhouse gars were unable to get GSU's ers to the plate as they posted Eagle guard Tori Durrett crowd of 1,008, who came out to lead down to a single digit. a 6 spot in the top of the fifth. said. "Because everybody watch seniors Rosie Arnold, Tori GSU head coach Rusty Cram Sophomore designated hitter in our conference is start- Durrett, Mary Perry and constantly sent in fresh troops Bryan Prince had a two-out, ing to play at another Svetiana Trjeskal play their fi- off the Lady Eagle bench and three-run double late in the level. Everybody wants to nal home game. used GSU's up tempo game to inning. win. It's crazy" "It feels wonderful to go out wear down Charleston. Once A combination of Phillip Of course it's crazy. my senior year (and finish) my the Lady Cougar starters be- Roland, Mike Standridge, and That's why they call it the last game at Hanner Fieldhouse gan to foul out, their chances of transfer Marty Jones kept the Madness. (with a win)," Durrett said, whose a comeback deteriorated even Jackets quiet for the rest of the Meanwhile the GSU 12 points during the game tied further. game. men's basketball team her personal career high. "We "We felt like we had a lot of Georgia Tech junior Simon will have their work cut played excellent; everybody fresh legs," Cram said. "We Young threw six complete in- out for them for the up- stepped up and played intense." were really pushing the ball. nings to receive his second coming SoCon tourna- GSU jumped on the Lady Cou- That was our goal going in; the victory and go 2-1 on the sea- ment, competing against gars early and maintained con- last couple days of practice son. college basketball power- trol throughout the whole game. we've done nothing but push, Southern had a big oppor- houses such as The Col- After scoring the first seven push, push the ball up the floor. tunity in their final at bat lege of Charleston, who points of the contest, the Lady I felt like that was when we with the bases loaded and no cracked the Top-20 last Eagles quickly built up a big lead. were in our rhythm. And I no- outs. week, and Davidson, who Charleston (6-8,3-13 SoCon) was ticed that they (Charleston) Junior Ryan Petersen led also has a realistic shot of able to get within 26-21, off two were starting to get a little bit off the inning with a single as going to the NCAA's. It free throws by Lady Cougar cen- tired." infielders Jody Pollock and may seem hopeless for ter Jodie Olofson with 6:38 left in For the seniors on the Lady Dustin Langley both reached GSU, but let me ask this the first half. But that was as Eagle squad, the victory fin- base on a fielders' choice. question: Who expected close as the Lady Cougars would ished the last chapter ofa scrap- However, the Eagles could the Atlanta Falcons to get to GSU, as the Lady Eagles book of memories they will al- not take advantage of the op- beat the Minnesotta Vi- went on a 13-4 run over the next ways carry with them from play- portunities as Tech got out the Susan Smith kings for the NFC cham- four minutes. Alie Rousseau's ing at Hanner Fieldhouse. next three Eagles in consecu- pionship? IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOL! This College of Charleston defender is left two free throws gave GSU a com- "I thought it was very good to tive order. This is why you have to taking notes after Lady Eagle guard Tori Durrett blows past her on the manding 41-25 halftime lead. finish out like that," Lady Eagle GSU first baseman Scott play the game to deter- way to the basket. Charleston was overwhelmed by a GSU team that In the second half, the Lady senior Mary Perry said. "Ev- Henley led all Eagle sluggers, mine the winner. And was extra motivated by the festivities of senior night. Seniors Durrett, Eagles continued to dominate. erybody just went out and had going 2-5 from the plate and this is why they call it the Rosie Arnold, Mary Perry and Svetiana Trjeskal were honored before Things were starting to look ugly fun today, and played hard. And batting in an RBI. Henley also Madness. the game. for the Lady Cougars when GSU everybody played together." scored a run for the Eagles. Giorge-Anne Tuesday, February 16,1999 — Page 7

e . „ . - . . Softball team split with Georgia Tech last Wednesday Sport Management Conference coming soon ByUltoliIirlin Staff Writer By Reginald M. Farrell at Clemson University, Doug ference," Li said. "First of all, we For the third time in as many Assistant Sports Editor Messer, senior associate athlet- had to make sure the facilities series, the GSU Lady Eagle softball Are you interested in a career ics director at the University of were available. Second, we had team split their series, this time in sport management? If so, you Texas, Molly West, director of to coordinate with food services with the Lady Jackets of Georgia might want to make plans to client services with career ser- and invite speakers from vari- Tech. attend the seventh GSU Sport vices with career sports man- ous segments of the sports in- In game one, Lady Eagle pitcher Management Conference in the agement, Mitch Wheeler, presi- dustry, and through the contacts Aimee Littlejohn had Georgia Tech auditorium of the Russell Union dent pf marketing associates in- of the faculty here we were fortu- singing on Feb. 26-27, 1999. The confer- ternational, Khalil Johnson, ex- nate enough to get some big name GSU the ence is sponsored by the depart- ecutive director of Georgia Dome, speakers. Third, there were lo- "States- ment of Recreation and Sport a host venue for the 1996 Olym- gistic issues involved, including Ga. Tech fa o r o Management. pics, Super Bowls and other the making of programs and Blues" as "The purpose of the confer- sporting events and Eddie badges and solicitation of door she held ence is twofold," said Ming Li, Brown, regional sport market- prizes." the Lady Jackets to two runs on associate professor of recreation ing manager of Nike, Inc. In addition, Li feels the con- seven hits and striking out three to and sport management. "One is Other events include break- ference will be an opportunity to get her first win of the season. to provide the student with a fast and lunch with the speak- promote the recreation and sport It didn't take long for the GSU great opportunity to interact with ers, visits from GSU sport man- management of GSU. bats to warm up, as they were able sport management practitioners; agement alumni, a resume writ- "We believe that this will be to plate two runs in the second through interaction with the ing and job search workshop, one of the opportunities to pro- inning. Jennifer Harris singled to speakers, students can get net- conducted by Dr. Bill Sutton from mote the name of Georgia South- start the inning, followed by a walk works and contacts. The second the University of Massachusetts, ern University, to promote the to Jennifer Miller. On a 3-2 count, aspect of the purpose of this con- and opportunities to talk with name of the department and the McCaine Lowder doubled, scoring ference is to provide the student faculty representatives from sev- name of the program so that we Harris. After Tiffany Kepple Erik Anderson from Georgia Southern to inter- eral institutions such as Georgia can attract prospective students grounded out to the pitcher, Jaclyn YET ANOTHER SPLIT: The Lady Eagles split their third straight act with students and faculty Southern, University of Louis- to our graduate programs" said Kaylor singled up the middle, scor- series this season last Wedneday afternoon, this time against Georgia members from other institu- ville, University of Georgia, Slip- Li. "We're looking forward to it ing Miller. Tech. tions." pery Rock State University, every year." In the bottom of the third, Littlejohn shut the Lady Jackets center and advanced to second when Among the several features of Florida State University and Anyone interested in attend- Littlejohn lined a double down the down for the rest of the game, giving Kaylor's throw home was off the the conference, practitioners University of West Virginia to ing the Sport Management Con- left field line. Ashley Flemming up a meaningless run in the top of mark. After a fly out to center, disas- from the sport industry will be name a few. ference may call Ming Li at (912) reached on an error by Tech short- the seventh. ter stuck. Kori Jacobson reached speaking to the conference at- According to Li, there has been 681-5922 or visit the website of stop Ellen Styer, and then Harris "I was trying to keep the ball first when the ball got away from tendees. The speakers are Reggie a great deal of preparation in the department of recreation and singled to right field, advancing down" said Littlejohn of her perfor- hemming, who was covering first Williams, vice-president of organizing the event. sport management at Littlejohn to third. Miller then hit a mance. when Kammerer charged the ball. disney sports attractions, Becky "We have done a lot of things www2.gasou.edu/RASM/ long fly ball to deep centerfield that In the second game, it was a case While the Eagles scurried to get the Bowman, director of compliance in order to prepare for the con- conference. htm. was caught, but Littlejohn was able of "to little, to late" as Georgia Tech ball, two Lady Jackets scored. to tag-up and score easily. was able to grab the lead early and In the bottom of the seventh, the Littlejohn ran into a little Lady Jacket pitcher Mimi Utt was Lady Eagle bats woke up. Lowder trouble in the top of fourth. Kori able to shut down the GSU bats, singled to start the inning, and was Jacobson started the inning with holding them to two hits over the pinch run for by Kelly Blazi. She a single past third. She advanced first six innings. proceeded to steal second and ad- to second on a single by Miki The Lady Jackets wasted no time vanced to third on a groundout by GSU on the road Deal, then to third on a single to in game two getting on the board, Sabrina Kight. She scored on a center by Jamie Frost. She then scoring in the first inning. Heather double to the right field wall by GSU men's tennis team beats Jacksonville University scored on a single past a diving Sumrow Stacie Cooper. Kammerer then Tiffany Kepple. However, singled, droppedasinglebehindsecondbase, Littlejohn was able to strike out GSU Singles Results advanced plating Cooper. However, the rally GSU News Services when the doubles team of pinch hitter Lacey Schanz to end 1. Juan Cabera (JU) d. Kendall to second fell short as Littlejohn grounded out the inning, leaving the bases Ga. Tech JACKSONVILLE, FLA - Alejandro Franqui and Clark Swartz (GSU) 6-4, 6-0 and scored to the shortstop to end the game. GSU notched a 4-3 win over defeated the Dolphins' tandem 2. Brian Tukker(JU)d. Christian loaded. when the "We came out flat (in the second Jacksonville on Friday after- of Mike Stecker and Tom Singer(GSU) 6-4,6-4 The Lady Eagles added an ball got away from first baseman game)," said Harris. "We needed to noon improving their overall Freiburger 8-5. 3., Ryan O'Keefe (GSU) d. insurance run in the fifth when Lacey Kammerer. score earlier." record to 2-3. GSU returns to action on Fri- Addams England (JU) 6-3, 6-3 Harris hit a one-out double to the GSUs defense struggled once Theloss dropped theLady Eagles Ryan O'Keefe, Wojciech day when they host Coastal 4. Wojciech Nowak (GSU) d. warning track in left field. She again in the forth, leading to two to 3-3 on the season. GSU will next Nowak and Darren Clark each Carolina at the Hanner tennis Mike Stecker (JU) 6-3, 6-1 was moved to third base on a more runs for Georgia Tech. Mimi be in action at home against the 5. Darren Clark (GSU) d. Tom recorded singles victories to courts. ground out by Miller and scored Utt doubled past a diving Jaclyn South Carolina Lady Gamecocks Freiburger (JU) 6-3, 6-1 lead the Eagles. Starting time for the match on a wild pitch. Kaylor. Ellen Styers then singled to Thursday at 4 p.m. GSU clinched the match is 2 p.m. 6. Hart Pollack (JU) d. Jesper Anderson (GSU) 6-1, 6-2 Softball team swept by Jacksonville More Accidents Happen Here State Than in The Kitchen! G-A Staff,Reports The Lady Eagle softball team was swept by the Jack- sonville State Lady Game- cocks 4-1 and 3-0 last Sun- day. In the first game, GSU catcher MacCaine Lowder hit 2-2 with one RBI and Lady Eagle Ashely Flemming went That's why you need to know about Emergency Contraception. 1-3 and scored one run. 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Fat seeing a road to pick, I went Cramer's memory eventu- Tuesday is deemed as the "day east and ended it right, with ally returned. of days," however, the actual 46 at my fingertips." But instead of forgetting carnival season can run as So begins this year's riddle what he describes as his "real long as three months. for a treasure hunt that has odd way of thinking," he used Is it worth a trip all the become an annual ritual for it to fashion clues for trea- way from GSU? Senior Alan thousands in west Michigan sure hunts, first for his kids Westling replies, "I attended and across the country. in the backyard and then for the celebration during my Every year since 1981, Joe adults. sophomore year, and yes, I Cramer has bicycled across Contestants use maps to had the time of my life!" the greater Grand Rapids find and then physically pick The ultimate game plan to area in search of the perfect up the markers, which means make this trip a reality is to hiding place for his medal- prizewinners are almost al- leave after classes on Thurs- lion: a small, oval-shaped ways from Michigan. But that day afternoon. One must marker stamped with the has not stopped people from make sacrifices from time to contest's year. across the country, even over- time in order to capitalize on He releases a riddle in No- seas, from playing. excellent opportunities. vember and then a monthly About 11,000 people sent Leaving Thursday after- him self-addressed stamped Allison Taylor clue until someone finds the noon allows time to travel to marker. envelopes seeking clues for exotic Tallahassee, Florida, THE PARTY CONTINUES: Balconies decorated like this one are just one of the many attractions of Mardi this year's puzzle. Gras. If no one solves the riddle where one can absorb the by March, new clues are re- The local newspapers also zestful night life with some tors longing for a souvenir. tactfulness and the cat-like blocks where many popular, leased weekly. join in on the fun and pub- choice scholar-party people The party favors for this reflexes necessary to battle fun-loving pubs and eateries The prize: a silver cup, lish the clues each year. with their hands in the air. festival consist of flashy beads for the beads I want as they are strategically located to- coins and other items Cramer Those who solve the puzzle The next morning, you will be and medallions alongside the area launched from the tow- gether. pays for himself. qualify for a special "Winner's about six hours away "The Big popular theme and logo cups. ering floats. I was proud to The two story buildings are "I threw my fist up in the Circle" riddle, which Cramer Easy," New Orleans. lined with exterior balconies air, like 'Yes, finally!' when I tries to make even more chal- where many a VIP may be Arriving into the scene dur- ARRIVING INTO THE SCENE DURING THE saw it," recalled Robert Lyon, lenging. ing the afternoon leaves seen throwing very presti- 51, of Wyoming, a Grand Rap- Cramer says one woman plenty of time to absorb the AFTERNOON LEAVES PLENTY OF TIME TO ABSORB gious and honorary beads, and ids suburb. broke down in his office cry- culture, from the authentic often, a spectator may encoun- He found the medallion on ing because she could not THE CULTURE, FROM THE AUTHENTIC CAJUN Cajun food, to the classic ter some shocking and wild a telephone pole guide wire solve the riddle, but he offers requests for beads. blues music. There is much to FOOD, TO CLASSIC BLUES MUSIC. THERE IS SO last March. He had been try- no special assistance to any- see. Women and men alike may ing to solve the riddles for one—not even his wife. It is virtually impossible to MUCH TO SEE. be seen flashing for beads dur- more than after a dozen "I tried one riddle about miss the parades as thou- ing the late night antics of years. seven or eight years ago, and sands of observers flock to the the French Quarter. A crazy But the baffling clues I wasn't even close," Sandie streets to feast their eyes on Graduate student, Robby boast a large stack of beads time for college kids, but the Cramer comes up with are Cramer said. the flashy floats with tenants Me Daniel, who went to Mardi as a trophy of my success from family man should consider a about more than just stump- Curiosity and obsessive- in elaborate purple, green and Gras last year, said, "Stand- the parade." more family atmosphere such ing participants. ness are characteristics all gold costumes. ing aside my first parade, I Partygoers enjoy taking as Disneyland. Some 20 years ago, Cramer the winners share, according Each parade boasts its own learned quickly that this their beads along to the fa- The Mardi Gras experience suffered a three-year memory to Cramer. theme, however, one thing wasn't going to be just an- mous Bourbon Street where offers different strokes for dif- loss because of carbon-mon- "They might be a little they all share in common is other pretty parade. This was there are many high spirits ferent folks. It is definitely oxide poisoning. hyper," he said. "throws." all about survival of the fit- enjoying a unique social scene an educational experience: "It was terrible," recalled "They're always at the What are throws? The party test. Fortunately, having throughout the French Quar- from cultures to traditions Cramer, now 54. "I could re- puzzle, even on their breaks. favors are thrown up for grabs played soccer since the wee ter. and traveling to New Orleans. member how to work, but I They don't sleep well. They to thousands of eager specta- age of four, I've acquired the This is a couule of square One can have an experience couldn't remember my fam- take great pleasure in work- of a lifetime. ily... I'd go for a walk around ing it out." The entire show is free. Call the block and if I lost sight of A 9-year-old won the con- a couple of good friends and my house, I wouldn't know test in 1991, after he acciden- make plans to load up the jeep where I was." tally found the marker while next year and live it up for a So Cramer improvised. playing at a park near his long weekend. It's the right To remember a street home. thing to do. named Poinsettia, for ex- The oldest winner: a 91- year-old woman who snuck out of a nursing home to play in 1990, he said. The marker has been found every year. British Tea Room and Antiques "I think there's a certain "Parties Of AUTypes" amount of luck involved in 210 South Zetterower Avenue • Statesboro, Georgia 30458 winning," Kathy said. 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(porge-Aflae Tuesday, February 16,1999 — Page 9 Aggravating incidents that make your skin crawl By Nicole Claroni and nerve-scraping noises such as it is a major violation to inter- Teaching the brain to restore sight Yolanda Gunn knuckle-cracking, tongue rings twine athletic name brands. The The Associated Press Staff Writers has occurred in either the optic vestiges of the sort of neural clanking against teeth, and the rule is you either wear all Nike, Like many people drawn to nerve or vision-processing ar- activity associated with sight. You're at the student Union "flip-flop" noise that flip flops all Reebok or all Adidas. Never science, Bernhard A. Sabel was eas, there is simply insufficient This opened up an exciting pos- theater and it's completely make were their biggest pet a combination. intrigued by a mystery. "When sensory information for the brain sibility: If the machinery for empty. You kick up your feet, peeves. GSU students vent their frus- we get a cut on our skin, it heals to construct an image. Between "seeing" had not shut down en- relax and get ready to enjoy a Humans, by nature, are an- trations on people peeves: and no one thinks anything of it. these two areas is a "transition tirely, perhaps it could be re- movie all to yourself. Until Big noying creatures. They are the "My peeve is when you have a But people don't think the brain zone." Here, enough cells have vived. Head Fred and High Hair Haley driving force behind idiosyn- 10 a.m. class and it is 9:59 a.m. can repair itself," Sable said. survived to provide some sig- From experiments in which decide to sit right smack in front cratic behavior. They are the and you're in line to get a Sabel and his colleagues have nals and some signal-processing the optic nerves and vision-pro- of you, totally ignoring the thou- source for why pet peeves were scantron and the person in front disproved this conventional wis- ability, but the resulting view is cessing areas of rats were de- sands of unoccupied seats. created. However, sometimes we of you is buying a peppermint dom about the brain's limited too distorted to provide useful stroyed, scientists learned that This annoying incident is an do things that are as common as with a credit card that won't recuperative ability in a dra- visual information. as much as 70 percent of an example of a pet peeve. Pet getting dressed and we don't re- process," Marnite Zachery, said. matic way. The survivor cells in the tran- animal's "normal vision" could peeves are aggravating occur- alize that we may be driving "People who indicate quota- "We were able to show for the sition zone are the key to vision be retained with as few as 10 rences that really make your skin someone else up the wall. tion marks by using their hands," first time that lost sight can be restoration, Sabel said. Using a percent of the cells in vision crawl. Whether it be people who "It bothers me tremendously Peter Christopher, writing and restored," Sabel said. "The computer-assisted examination, centers, Sabel said. The brains smack or the national debt, GSU to see someone wearing thick linguistics professor, said. brain's visual system in adults his team is able to determine the of the rats had managed to students answer the question of socks," Shakira Smith said. Al Watts, a CET major, thinks is not as unchangeable as previ- location and concentration of "work around" the damage. "What is your pet peeve?" "They simply make my flesh it's a "fashion no-no" when people ously thought. It possesses po- these hearty cells. From here it was a short intel- "People who steal your park- crawl." wear "sweat pants with one leg tential for adapting to change." Researchers devised experi- lectual leap to realize thatthe ing space when they know they Unheard of, you think. How- up." Sabel's treatment has been ments that proved their exist- "miraculous" restorations of saw your blinker," Lisa Harrison, ever, pet peeves are personal Other nuisances deserving demonstrated to be effective for ence. In these tests, sightless sight that from time to time said. attributes to self. Whether you honorable mentions among the those whose strokes or injuries volunteers were asked to guess had been reported in humans Road atrocities and parking know it or not, they define who student body include chains that have left them with a narrowed the shape or color of an object might represent a similar self- peeves are quite popular on the we are and how we operate in connect your wallet to your pocket, field of vision. For these indi- that was held before them but repair capability. list among GSU students. our daily lives. shoes with no socks, people who viduals, the normal view of the which they insisted they were "Vision can, in fact, be restored Sophomore Brian Saxton For example, the most popu- wear open-toed shoes with un- world is replaced by a narrow unable to see. to a significant degree," Sabel agrees. "No one in this town can lar pet peeve to many is to see kempt toenails, inhumane park- field of vision that divides itself Their answers proved to be said. "We were able to show for drive," he said. "I hate it when others who wear Nike tennis ing fees, tobacco chewers, people into three distinct areas. accurate. the first time that lost sight can people turn without blinkers or shoes with Reebok clothing, or who dress up for class everyday In areas where cells have es- Using magnetic resonance be restored in man. Partial blind- have blinkers on and don't turn." vice versa. Accordingto our poll, and skinny people who complain caped harm, vision remains nor- imaging, researchers realized ness is not as irreversible as Many students agreed that many college students feel that about being fat. mal. Where massive cell death that the blind often did have generally believed." GSU students are asked: What's your Pet Peeve?

"People who ask me what "People who do not sig- "When you study all night "People who always think "Simple-minded people." "Stupidity." my pet peeve is." nal." for a test, then find out that they are right." —Sly Colquitt, Crimi- —Kelly Stewart, En- —Jesse Crim, —Carla Pinkins, com- that it is the wrong day." —Nikki Turner, Comm nal justice major glish major CIS major puter engineering ma- —Matt Heil, music ma- Arts major jor jor

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By Tricia Hall She said, "We are Features Editor very supportive of Homosexuality one's sexual orien- and spirituality— tation. What mat- how do they relate? ters is how we act It is a question that upon it. We do call many people argue, homosexuals to the debate and struggle same standards as over. we do to [single] het- Last week was erosexual adults, Out Week, and the and that is absti- Triangle club spon- nence." sored a panel dis- Raven, a Wiccan, cussion on the topic. explained how pa- Representatives ganism is now very open. from six different David Koepke denominations She said, "Within HOMOSEXUALITY AND RELIGION: Representatives from were present at the witchcraft, there is six different denominations discussed their views on Susan Smith room for just about discussion —an homosexuality and how it relates to their current beliefs. The NAACP hosted the Miss African-American Woman of Distinction anybody. It is pretty AN ENCHANTED EVENING: atheist, a Unitarian pageant Tuesday night. The women were judged on their style, grace, individuality, talent and intellect. Universalist, a Lutheran, a Ro- about gay and lesbian people. open about your sexuality and man Catholic, a Wiccan and an "We want to know what how it relates to your spiritual- By Tricia Hail tinction. These names included White; first runner up and win- Episcopalian. Each representa- people are and the life that they ity." She said as long as you don't Features Editor influential women such as ner of the talent competition, tive agreed that their particular are living. We want to meet your hurt anyone, including yourself, The Miss African-American Harriet Tubman and Oprah Resheeda Moore; second run- denomination was open to ho- partner," she said. "You can be you can do pretty much what you pageant celebrated its tenth an- Winfrey. ner up, Anita Taylor; being mosexuals. whole and complete and we love want as a Wiccan. niversary with seven women The pageant was sponsored named Ms. Scholastic and Ms. Heather Mello, a bisexual you." Rev. RonDavidsonwasthelast competing for the "Woman of by the NAACP, who awarded Congeniality, and Thomasia atheist, spoke of her experiences. Rev. Schulte, a gay minister in to speak on the position of the Distinction" title. Stephanie the winner with a one year Jefferson; being named Ms. En- She was raised Methodist, but the Lutheran church, spoke of his Protestant Episcopal church. He Burke won the title of "Woman of scholarship to GSU. trepreneur. converted to atheism. She said experiences. He said that the said the question of sexuality is Distinction," Tuesday night. The contestants were judged "All the contestants were very her parents have many miscon- Lutheran church is currently di- one that is alive and well in the "I was very surprised that I on their style, grace, individu- nice, we got along well and cre- ceptions about both issues. vided on the issue. He admitted church. Right now, the Episcopal won," she said. "I don't go to ality, talent and intellect. They ated a bond," Burke said. "We "My mother thinks that my that it does put some stress on the church has not ordained any gay pageants to win. For me, it is competed in three categories: practiced really hard and it all bisexuality is a phase, and that congregation. or lesbian priests, however, there all about the fun and inten- talent, evening wear and a came together in the end." I hate God. I do not hate God," He said, "If [homosexuality] are some priests who have an- sity." question and answer session. Howard agreed that the la- she said. Mello pointed out that doesn't place any stress on the nounced their homosexuality af- The pageant began as contes- "I think that they answered dies did an excellent job. one of the biggest misconcep- congregation, then I am doing the ter being ordained. tants marched in, carrying signs the questions and performed "The pageant went very well, tions regarding homosexuality wrong thing. God accepts me, it is "The present position says that displaying the name of an Afri- very well," Tamika Howard, co- the girls did a very good job and and atheism is that people choose those around me who do not nec- we do not marry any gay or les- can-American woman who they ordinator of the pageant, said. I was pleased with all of them," atheism so they can integrate essarily accept me. God does not bian couples. However, we do con- considered their woman of dis- Winners included Shavon their sexuality into it. She said frown upon me because I am gay. sider all homosexuals to be equal," she said. that that was not necessarily God does not have a problem with Davidson said. true. me being gay; whether I am prac- When asked to comment about "For me, the two were totally ticing it or not." When the ques- the Bible verses condemning homo- Career Services offer workshops for students separate." After converting to tion was raised about a particular sexuality, Davidson said that his By Tamaya Huff until April from 3 to 5 p.m. with can do with your major. atheism, Mello said she is much Bible verse that condemned ho- churchhadnotyet found an answer Staff Writer fresh coffee on hand for visitors. Bergmier said, "The work- happier. "I don't have a lot of the mosexuality, Schulte replied by to the question, but pointed out that Career Services is offering stu- Patricia Bergmier, director of shops provide a plan for stu- guilt that I used to have over my saying, "Unless we know the con- we must think about the people and dents a cup of flavored coffee and career services and coordinator for dents." sexuality. However, I try to be text, we cannot give it meaning. If not simply the Bible verses. He said a chance to prepare for their fu- the program, discussed the reason This plan includes deciding a mindful as a bisexual woman, as not, we are taking our own belief if we can say that Christ can be ture career, both free of charge. for this new approach. major, what jobs you can obtain a human being." and looking into it." revealed in homosexuals, than For the first time at GSU, the "We thought it would be a lot with this major, how to gain valu- Ann Marie Alderman is a les- Jane Hall, the campus minis- Christ can not frown upon homo- program entitled "Coffee Shop more fun and interactive than do- able experience for the resume bian and represented the Uni- ter for a Roman Catholic Church, sexuality. Hours" encourages students to ing just a regular workshop." she and looking at graduate school tarian Universalist's position explained its position on the issue "I thinkthatthepanel challenged find a major, learn more about said. possibilities. concerning the issue. Alderman of homosexuality and spiritual- everyone involved," Andrew their chosen major and learn vital The titles of the workshops are Assistant director of career is currently a candidate for ordi- ity. She said that the Roman DeLoach, co-chairman of the Tri- job strategies and interviewing resumeand cover letters, job search services, Alexander Hines be- nation in the Unitarian Univer- Catholic Church is open to homo- angle club, said. "We learned a lot of skills. strategies (including salary negoti- lieves that it will be to the stu- salist Association. She said that sexuals and they are welcome to Christian and non-Christian per- They are also given a chance ating and relocation/cost of living), dents' advantage to attend all of the Unitarian Universalist's care come and worship. spectives." to interact with career advisors interview skills (including dining the workshops. "You should at- to gain additional information. and business etiquette), graduate tend all of the workshops, each The entire program has been di- school planning (including apply- of them are important," he said. vided up into five workshops. It ing to law and medical school), However, if you cannot attend began in January and each work- deciding a major and/or career any of. the workshops," Hines shop will be offered once a month path, or finding out what you said, "You can schedule an ap- pointment to talk to a career specialist." Career Resource Specialist, Tropical Tan Amy Williams, said, "My du- ties vary from day to day. I work with students on a walk- & Total Imaae in basis in the career resource Tanning including THE ORBIT "World's library. I help students mostly Most Advanced Tanning System" with resumes on the RE WEB program, and help them locate •Hair • Silver Jewelry jobs and decide majors." The RE WEB is a on-line •Nails • Swimsuits resume writing program pro- •Waxing vided by GSU. Anashay Murphy, a public relations major, also works in $5°° off $5°° off Career Services updating in- Any Hair Service with Any TANNING formation on different majors MONICA PACKAGE and assisting students. She be- Expires April 1,1999 ExpiresApril 1, 1999 lieves that the department helps point students in the right direction. "It's very help- ful in planning a career," she 404 S. Zetterower • Statesboro, GA • 489-2TAN (2826) said.

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ACROSS 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 ,9 11 12 13 1 Light touches 5 1 NEED RESPONSIBLE Student to work at Powertel. Must be available from 10 to 4 on 240 5 Inventor of 14 16 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. No phone dynamite ^ calls please. 10 Pithy part 17 19 19 Services 14 Cookie choice HELP WANTED: The GSU Upward Bound Get Caught Up in Oi 20 21 22 Program is accepting applications for Tutor- FREE ALGEBRA Tutoring. Quick and Easy 15 Wear away Counselors (4) for the Summer Residential Algebra Help. 1st session free. Call 871- 16 Cinder ending? 1 Program (June 14 - July 23, 1999). Applicant 7866. Leave a message on voice mail. 17 Computer choices must: Have residential experience, 2.3 GPA, MAKE $800 - 2,000 + Weekly from the World Wide Web Page ■25 ■26 ■29 ■30 ■31 32 33 34 Sophomore or Higher. Compensation: $1300 13 Dwelling i plus room/board. No Summer School Please. comfort of you own dorm room. For more 19 Cain's brother info: Write to Wright's Enterprises 2157 Broad 35 ■36 37 38 Apply at the Williams Center Room 1026 or 20 Casual onlookers ■ Street. Augusta, Georgia 30904. call 681-5458. Application Deadline: 5:00 pm 22 Singer Roberta at 39 40 4, on Friday, April 9th. Selection Made by May 23 Lunched 1st. 24 Singer Cole 42 44 260 $1,500 WEEKLY potential mailing our 25 In place of " circulars. No Experience Required. Free 45 46 Htny/www.stp*gasoii*edU 28 Syndicated artists information packet. Call 202-466-1639. Stereo & Sounds 35 Mimic 49 i 50 37 Railroad switch EXPERIENCED BASS player seeks talented FOR SALE Pioneer AMP BOWX4CH, 20hm musicians to form a band fo,r gigs and Stable $200. Also, 6 1/2 Pioneer Tube 80W 38 Actress Sorvino 52 53 54 56 57 1 ■58 59 60 ■ ■ ■ ■ jamming. Possible battle of bands. Call (200 W Max) for sale $80. If bought together, 39 Gin-and-tonic Jesse at 531-3915 if interested. will accept lower price garnish 61 62 IP 63 40 London flashlight LIFEGUARDS ... On Guard, Inc. is now 41 Spirited vigor 64 66 accepting applications for the summer of 290 1999. Great pay! Call 770-564-2412 for more 42 Twofold 67 " information. 43 Boredom 68 69 Travel The GSU Upward Bound 44 Pronounced © 1999 Tribune Media Services, inc. HELP WANTED: 45 Everywhere All rights reserved. 2/15/99 Program is accepting applications for a i Resident Manager for the Summer Residential simultaneously 1 Program (June 14 - July 23, 1999). 48 Slightly shifty Applicants must: Have residential living 3 FUN & STUFF 49 Long, long time 7 Dolt experience; 2.5 GPA, Bachelors Degree Visit our Web site for list of places to visit and 50 Boastful talk 8 Form a vortex Preferred. Compensation: $2000 plus things to do that are both educational and fun. 52 Barrel slat 9 Golfer Trevino a V 1 S 1 0 0 d S 3 O 1 room/board. No Summer School Please. s Apply at the William Center Room 1026 or call On-line at 55 Sports-page V N 1 V 1 0 i O 0 10 Eight, noon, and s a a 681-5458. Application Deadline: 5:00 pm on http://www.stp.gasou.edu/funstuff/ chart six, maybe 0 1 V 1 3 H 0 H S 3 "1 0 d Friday, April 9th. Selection Made by May 1st. 61 Fishing rod 11 Napoleon's isle s 9 N 1 1a N V i s g A V i s 62 Beach 12 Actor Baldwin V 9 N O 3 s ' '■/■/ 63 Non-cleric 13 Lecture Panama City, Daytona, A 1 N 3 s 3 d 1 N 0 160 SPRING BREAK 64 Whiff 21 And so forth: s I 1 a n South Beach, Florida. Best oceanfront hotels 65 Jots abbr. a 1 V s ' n N N 3 1 V n a Miscellaneous for and condos. Lowest prices guaranteed! 66 Turner of tunes 22 Devotee N V 1 3 H 0 y 0 1 a n i i BREAKER'S TRAVEL (800) 985-6789. V N 67 Little piggies 24 Empty space a 1 H 1 n H s a 3 d V Sale SPRINGBREAK BEACHES Daytona, 68 Still places in 25 Three-time s x s 1 1N O O l a V 1 1 B 0 d Panama City, Padre, Miami, Cancun, streams Masters winner 1 V N 3 v FURBY FOR sale. New in box, all black $85. Jamaica, Bahamas, etc. All the popular hot 69 Thick piece 26 Narcotic drug Call 764-3675. spots. Best hotels, prices, parties. Browse X 0 V 1 d A a s a 3 s S V d www.icpt.com Reps earn cash, free trips. 27 Post fresh troops 1 3 9 V 3 a o a 0 N 3 n BRAND NEW Black Mecca Jeans Size 36X34 Call Inter-Campus 800-327-6013. DOWN 29 European river v For sale $60. Will take the best offer Call 681 - V 1 1 3 3 a 0 y 3 a 0 1 Ostentatious 30 Revolves 3 o 6700. For more information. show 31 When actors 1 V 3 H 1 3 a 0 N s 1 V d NEW NEON BEER signs for sale. Call Chris 2 Realm enter 1 for more info at 541-4012. 3 Hamilton bills 32 Eliot's Mamer 47 Slightest bit whole) MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM 4 "Semper FideNs" 33 Santa Fe 51 Delta deposits 57 Asian sea NEW NEON beer signs for sale. For more info call Chris at 871-5113. by Mike Peters composer 34 Beachlike 52 Pick out 58 Spike or brad, 5 Of the area from 36 Non-starting 53 Fuss e.g. BRAND NEW Black Mecca Jeans for sale. Turkey to Saudi pitchers 54 vera 59 Ms. Lollobrigida Will take the best offer. Call 681-6700. Arabia 46 "William Wilson'' 55 Chase away 60 Wound crust 6 Spherical bodies author CERAMIC BOWLS and etc... for sale. Come 56 In (as a 62 Liquid sample up to the 4th floor of Foy and ask for Melissa or any art student. UNITED CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION Valentine's Day Faculty/Students Lunch. VARIOUS FORMAL dresses worn once. Call Date: Monday Feb. 15, 1999. 871-3854. Time: 12:00pm -3:00pm Location: Russell Union's Commons FRESH NEW Wu-Wear Sweat shirts and -MENU: Two choices of either: Curry chicken Long Sleeve T-Shirts. T-Shirts $15 and and white rice or Jerk chicken, and two sides Sweat shirts $25. There is a limited supply. * STUDENTS BEWARE items of peas & rice, macaroni & cheese, Call 681-6700 For more information. ATTENTION - The George-Anne screens all corn, plantains, and cole slaw + 1 free drink. advertisements prior to publication. The news- Price: S5.00 For tickets call Ivette at 681- paper strives to accept ads for legitimate pro- 9206. 190 ducts and services only. Students are urged to WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10th Triangle exercise caution when replying to ads - par- presents a panel on Bisexuality. What is ii Personal ticularly those which require a credit card and what are the implications? Psychology number, other personal information, or money and counseling faculty speak. Russell Union JONI AND Diane, your Bigs love you and will room 2041 at 6pm. always be there for you. Happy V-day! in advance of the delivery of a product or serv- Lauretta and Melissa. ice. Students are also urged to report to the MONDAY FEBRUARY 8th Triangle hosts a Megan. We luv you too! newspaper any suspicious offers which they panel lecture on homosexuality and MACEY AND spirituality. Guest include a gay Lutheran Sisters always Lauretta and Melissa. migru see in an ad. Remember, if an offer minister, practicing witch, and atheist. Russell seems too good to be true, it probably is. Union room 2042 at 7pm. JJ HERE'S a clue - Your A8 Big Sis luvs you! BETA BETA BETA Meeting. February 22nd. 1999. 5:00pm. Biology Building Room 2215. PINES ACTION TEAM. Keep up the good For more info call 541-6462. work. I am proud of you. Nima. i.-5 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS: The George-Anne is the official student newspaper of Georgia Southern University, owned and 40 200 operated by GSU students and utilizing the facilities provided by GSU. The newspaper is ; the oldest continuously published weekly Autos for Sale Pets & Supplies newspaper in Bulloch County and Statesboro, Ga. The ideas expressed herein are those of 1992 TOYOTA Pickup for sale. $2,500. Call FREE FERRET to a good home. 2 yrs. old the editor or the individual authors and do not 764-2828. Silver toe. Pet porter, bed and litter pans necessarily represent the views of the Student included. If interested Contact Kim at 681- Media Committee, the administration, the NISSAN MAXIMA 1987 Auto A/C, very nice 6241. condition, tan. $2200 OBO. Call 764-2674. faculty and staff of Georgia Southern Universi- HORSE BOARDING Available in Country with ty, or the University System of Georgia. The 1990 NISSAN 240SX Auto, sunroof, plenty of trails to ride. Call (912) 653-4364. George-Anne is published twice weekly during hatchback, 119,000 mi. Dark Blue. $4,500. the academic year and three times during Call 764-3675. summers. Any questions regarding content should be directed to the editor at by phone at 220 912/681-5246 or fax at 912/486-7113. Read- ers may also send electronic messages to the Rentals & Real newspaper staff by visiting our web site at BECAUSE MATURE. http://www.stp.gasou.edu. Auto Parts, Repair .i^-meHEAvevtieHTM/N©^ secqNgjwte I OFFICES, MAIL, PHONES: Room 2023, F. I. Estate Williams Center. The George-Anne, P.O. Box JHisweek, ^ABHORSAVACOUM. FOR SALE 17"TSW EVO Wheels 4X100 Bolt NOW RENTING 3 and 4 Bedroom Houses. 8001, Georgia' Southern University, States- Pattern Fits Civics Integras Audi VW Nissan boro, Ga. 30460. 912/681-5246 (News) or Available August '99, NO Pets. Call Hood at and more asking $800. Call Aaron at 681- 764-6076. 912/618-5418 (Advertising) 6507. APARTMENT FOR lease. Take over lease ADVERTISING INFORMATION this summer. 1 month free 2 bedrooms only IW The George-Anne reserves the right to refuse $230. Call Chris at 541-4012 for more info. any advertisement. 'Hawthorne II 237.50 per month plus 1/4. available at the Williams Center. However, unauthor- Please call 681-2234. ized removal of additional copies from a distribution site constitutes theft under Georgia law, a misde- 120 PARK PLACE for rent ?3R 2BA New Carpet meanor offense punishable by a fine and/or jail time. washer and dryer $500/mo. available Editors will seek to have any person(s) who removes Furniture & February 8th. Please call Craig at 871 -5792. more than the authorized number of copies from dis- REASONABLE RENTALS tribution sites prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Appliances 764-5003 NOTE: We gratefully acknowledge the theft of our slo- gan - Liked by Many, Cussed by Some, Read by KING SIZE Waterbed for sale includes them Air - from Robert Williams of the Blackshear headboard and lamps. Good Condition. $200 230 Times. Call Bob and he can tell you who he stole it obo. Call 681-8893. from originally. FOR SALE Couch in good condition cream Roommates colored with Burgundy and green flowers pull out sleeper style S90 489-2554. BF WANTED to share a Townhouse in Campus Courtyard with 3 others. $245/mo. END TABLE $20 Lamp shade, Couch with Call 871-3171. 20 bed. Call 871-3854. ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 3BR house. 1 CHEST of drawers w/doors at top; 1 Male Non-Smoker. Within 2 Blocks of Announcements shelving unit w/doors and 1 night stand for Campus $250/mo. Share utilities. 11.9 Herty sale; $225.00 Great condition; 852-5033 after Drive. 871-7789. Leave a message if no GOING BOARDING at Breck March 12th 6:00pm or leave a message. answer. Thru 17th. Anyone who might be interested call Travis at 489-4211. FEMALE ROOMMATE needed ASAP to share new, spacious 16 x 80, 2BR. 2Bath; NEEDED: Houseboys. Immediately!!! Week 140 5mi. from GSU. Call Melissa at 852-5033 days!!! Call 681-8200. Help Wanted after 6:00pm. Leave message if not home. FREE SHOWING of Grapes of Wrath, an SWF NEEDED to share 2BR 2BA for $250/mo American classic by John Ford starring Henry LIFEGUARDS NEEDED in North Myrtle plus utilities. Call Leigh at 681-7632. Fonda, Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Russell Beach for 1999 season. Will train. Housing Student Union Theater. Film is sponsored bv provided if needed. For information call (843) SUBLEASE APARTMENT in Campus the Political Dept. Courtyard for summer. $235 + 1/4 utilities. 272-3259. Call 871-7876.

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Page 12 — Tuesday, February 16,1999 George-Anne Love 'em or hate 'em, body piercings make a point By Andy Dehnart attention these days like few taposition between rebellion" know much about all the free now." No doubt a piercing like the Campus Correspondent - Stetson. other things. University and making a statement, he psycho-babble that goes along Prices range from $25 for one gotten recently by Dolores, Experts say the reasons said. with the tongue ring she the standard navel ring to $ 140 a student at the University of STETSON, Fla. (CPX)—To people poke multiple holes in Some folks display their got for $60 _ about a for an "Ampadravya" piercing Michigan who declined to give establish identity, some folks their bods are as varied as piercings to shock people, oth- year ago. in ... well, let's just say it's her last name, would send shiv- wear clothes from the trendi- the parts they have punc- ers use them for sexual stimu- Diaz said easily concealed with under- ers down many folks' spines. est stores, splash themselves tured. But more often than lation, and still others hope she got wear. She said she got her "tummy with an array of scents, plas- they're their hoops "attract members the stud Legislators and button" after asking a friend to ter their vehicles with bumper looking for of the same or opposite sex b e - doctors are in- pierce her stomach with a knit- stickers, and load their a way to (or) send a signal about their cause creasingly ting needle. "I was very drunk," bookbags with express sexuality," Sanz added. she she said. "But it looks nice." buttons u n - them- There is a group of hole-y Tales like that have declar- com- selves, folks health care profession- prompted Indiana state Sen. ing their fort- said als fret about: Those who are able Luke Kenley to propose legis- pet causes [ Donald addicted to self-mutilation. with lation that would make it ille and poli L They go far beyond average f& , this fash- gal for someone to pierce a mi- tics. Sanz, Ph.D., body display, covering them- Wy ion trend, nor without consent from a par- But per- a licensed psychologist selves with tattoos and mul- ¥ which can, ent or legal guardian. He haps the and director of the Counsel- tiple piercings because of feel- ply when per- hopped on the issue after re- fastest way to get no- ing Center at Stetson Univer- ings of anger or self-hatred, wanted formed under ceiving complaints from one ticed in the '90s is body pierc- sity. experts say. to break a bad unsafe condi- woman who reported finding a ing. Driving metal studs and As with choosing clothes, "That's the part (where) we habit. tions, lead to in- piercing parlor where no hoops through bellybuttons, people pierce themselves to have to be most concerned - "I bit my nails, so I fections and the records were kept and bloody ears, eyebrows, nipples, stand out but to also identify when people are hurting needed something to mess with spread of diseases needles were dropped between noses, tongues - and a few with others who are doing the themselves," Sanz said. in my mouth to keep my fingers other places where the sun same thing, he said. such as hepatitis uses into antiseptics not strong Myrna Diaz, a junior at out of it," she said. "I've bitten and HIV, the virus that doesn't shine - seems to grab "It's a very interesting jux- enough to kill some deadly Texas A&M, said she doesn't my nails for 15 years, and I'm causes AIDS. germs. Avalanches kill 5, including 3 students BAKER College Press Exchange From page 1 dent at the University of Califor- Southejrn RENO, Nev. — Avalanches nia at Berkeley from Dover, N.H., killedfive people in California, Colo- died. The three survivors were How do athletic fees ben- athletic fee? A Realty rado and Utah last Saturday. being treated for hypothermia at efit students? The Board of Regents ap- In California, where 2 feet of a local hospital on Sunday and Baker said the fees benefit proves all fee increases. Accord- Associates*^ snow fell on Lake Tahoe and sur- Monday. students because successful ath- ing to Baker, with HOPE funds rounding areas, three men and a In Colorado, three men were letic programs help GSU gain leveling out, the Board of Re- Inc. woman were sledding near a skiing and snowboarding Satur- notoriety throughout the coun- gents is cautious with fee in- The Peifeet Place to Live... lakeshore in the northern Sierra day with friends in the central try and they encourage alumni creases because they must be Nevada, about 35 miles west of Rockies, about 130 miles south- to donate money to the univer- absorbed by HOPE funds. Reno, when a block of snow gave west of Denver, when an ava- sity. Why didn't the athletic de- way, burying them under 6 feet of lanche about a half-mile wide en- "Potential employers know the partment tell the most recent ice. gulfed them. Killed were Andrew name Georgia Southern because recruits that these cuts were One man, 21-year-old Harry P.Vork, 19, ofParker, Colo., Casey of its four national champion- a possibility? Via Eichelberger of Chicago, man- James McKenny, 19, of ships in football. It gives Georgia "We didn't know during re- Park Place Villas aged to dig himself out after be- Marquette, Mich., and Matthew Southern a level of recognition cruiting what would happen," Villa that perhaps an institution that ern Villa ing buried for four hours, and Alan Noddin, 22, of Portland, Baker said. Mk run for help. Fifteen young mem- Maine, authorities reported. doesn't have a successful pro- Will the cuts affect recruit- . Jlace bers of a Dartmouth College McKenny and Vork were students gram would not gain," he said. ing in the future? St. jam* Place alumni group who were staying at Western State College, and Why didn't the athletic de- "I can't imagine that it would," in a cabin across the lake re- partment just try raise the he said. Pamela Wm Noddin was a former student at Southern Ctii sponded quickly. Wearing the college, according to school ■ 'Gintsttiy SideVSUas headlamps and using brooms, spokesman Larry Meredith. mops and rakes, they dugout the LASORDA 1800 Chandler Head « Stateskoro,GA 30458 In Utah, 22-year-old Justin (912) 681-3000 (ffize » (912) 681-7165 Fax other three. Hiel's body was found in a snow From page 1 t "isit us at oar website at: 3sww.tbe6oro.com Despite their efforts, 21-year- slide 20 feet deep. He was ball team. Five individuals from Laurie (1977-80), former old Malcolm Russell Hart, a stu- snowshoeing with friends in a the baseball program were in- pitcher Alan Willis (1978-79) canyon about 10 miles south of ducted into the GSU Baseball and former long-time athletic Salt Lake City when he decided Wall of Fame. These indi- trainer Tom 'Doc' Smith. to return to his cabin for warmer viduals included former Eagle Before he left, Lasorda told clothes. Hiel's friends saw the outfielder and pitcher Roger the audience in attendance avalanche but could not find him Godwin, who played from again how grateful he was to immediately afterwards. 1978-81, former infielder Bob be at the banquet. "It is gratifying to see all of you here," he said. "I am ex- tremely proud that I was able to come here tonight, and be a presents a part of this. I was proud to to the Lambda Kappa see these fellows who had nnm worn the uniform of this uni- 1 LAJ Chapter of Alpha Kappa versity being honored to- [M/MMB Liu in night." Alpha Sorority, Inc. As a major league baseball Robert De Niro Billy Crystal manager, Lasorda led the L.A. Dodgers to two World Champi- Recognized as the sorority onships, four National League pennants and seven Western with the highest GPA on Division titles. He recorded 1,599 wins during his long ca- GSU's campus!!! reer as manager, ranking 13th and Lisa Kudmw on the all-time major league analyze this win list. Lasorda was inducted directed by Harold Ramis ...an image to uphold, a legacy to keep. into the National Baseball Hall . 5 of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on August 3, 1997. 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