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JSU narrows search for football coach really fortunate to have many quali- help the Gamecock football team, by Rebecca Matanic Gov. James Suggests New Primary fied candidates apply. He says the but will also benefit the entire JSU Chanticleer Sports Editor Date committee has interviewed young, community. Montgomery - Gov. Fob upcoming, enthusiastic applicants James suggests that Alabama's pri- "It would be a flag we could all mary elections be moved from June JSU's football search committee rally around," says Cole. "I think to September to cut the time between has narrowed the list of candidates to our football team has had a difficult the primaries and the regular elec- replace Bill Burgess to under six past two or three weeks." Cole also tions. He says that this will reduce names, according to athletic director says naming a football coach before the time and money spent on carn- Jerry Cole. Cole says the committee the holidays would help with recruit- paigns. will meet again Monday and intends ing. to submit a final list of two to three He says that regardless of when a CBS Poll Finds Clinton has 60% candidates to JSU president Dr. new coach is named the first order of Approval Rating Harold McGee on Tuesday. business will be to bring the football Washington - 60% of Americans say they approve of the "We've narrowed it down to a team together. He also adds that the job Clinton is doing, but half think manageable list of candidates," Cole I Ed Hill 99 1 players have had a voice in the selec- that Congress will set the country's says. He added that he is optimistic along with older, more experienced tion process. Although many pro- course, according to a new CBS news that a new coach will be named by coaches. He adds that one prospect grams lose a few players after a poll. Despite this, 213 of Americans commencement ceremonies from Atlanta, who has been eliminat- coaching change, Cole says none of feel that Clinton and the Congress December 20. ed, wears two Pittsburgh Steelers' the Gamecocks have approached will be able to cooperate on important Cole says that he cannot release the Super Bowl rings. him about transferring to a different issues. A similar poll in 1994, when names of the remaining candidates, Cole says that he thinks naming a ' school. Republicans first won a majority in but said that the committee has been coach before Christmas will not only both houses found Clinton's approval rating to be only 38%. Holiday traffic may lead to accidents Nobel Winner predicts improved treatment for AIDS Mr. Chandler is thankful for son. The fine for not wearing your Stockholm, Sweden - Swiss by Katrina Oliver Thomas Chanticleer Writer being able to walk away from the seatbelt is $83. However, Trooper researcher Roll M. Zinkernagel, who accident and offers these words of Lemon cited the biggest cause of won the Nobel prize for his studies For someone involved in, what advice: "Even though you have dri- accidents this time of year, in this into the body's immunity in the 70s, could have been, a tragic accident, predicts that within 10 years there ven that route before, it can change area as inattentiveness, "Pay atten- Mr. Jerry Chandler talks fervently will be a vaccine sharply slowing the quickly," says Mr. Chandler. He tion!" says Lemon. "Don't pack outbreak of full-blown AIDS in about the accident he was in during also adds you should check and your cars to where you can't see," infected people. However, it would the Thanksgiving break. "I want to 3f_r6ope; Lemon cited the he adds. Most college students tend not completely eliminate chances of make sure it doesn't happen to any- biggest cause of accidents this to pack their cars front to back, contracting the infection. one else," says Mr. Chandler, an time of year, in this area as inat- leaving them no way to check the instructor in the Dept. of tentiveness. rearview or passenger side mirrors. JSU Student Dies Communication. Trooper Lemon strongly advises Jacksonville -JSU student Stephen On Saturday November 30, Mr. against this. "Leave clear vision and Ray Bryant, 29, died Tuesday, Chandler was on his way back from replace tires that show any signs of leave unnecessary things in your November 19, 1996. Bryant was a taking out-of-town relatives to the sophomore art major. Byant's funer- wear. "Wear your seatbelt," he room," he adds. al was held November 22 and he was Birmingham Airport. The accident emphasizes, "it's really, really stu- The travel period for this year will buried in Hanceville, AL. Bryant is occurred as he was driving west of pid not to." start at 6 p.m. the Monday before survived by his ex-wife Tina Bryant, the city of Lincoln. It was raining Trooper Stanley Lemon, Public Christmas and continue through mother Linda Bergeron, step-father and he was going well below the Information Officer with Alabama midnight Christmas. This is the Joe Bergeron, sister Melinda Bryant, speed limit. Suddenly, his car began Department of Public Safety, agrees time frame in which they calculate and several step-siblings. to hydroplane, and he lost control. wholeheartedly. Not wearing seat- accidents for the holidays. Trooper The car crossed the median and was belts is something troopers will be compiled by Thomas Webb 3 hit by an 18-wheel truck, that took cracking down on during this sea- See Traffic page I Chanticleer staff writer off the back of his car. PAGE 2 DECEMBER 12,1996 THE CHANTICLEER

r2/8/96 Mark W. Lambert reported theft of property from 1 Patterson Hall. 12/8/96 Marceea Michelle Hamby reported criminal -is- chief at the Sparkman Hall Parking Lot. Plog ia m m i n g tea m p1 a ces 1 st 12/6/96 Georgia Lynn Gammon reported burglary at Penn to competitions." group who turns in their prob- House Apartments. by Scott Hopkin Managing Editor More than seven colleges lem. The JSU team was the only 12/5/96 Christopher Sean Austin, 21, of Birmingham, AL competed, totaling twelve team that completed three of the was arrested at UPD and charged with harassment. "It would be like trying to do a teams. According to Luallen, six problems. 12/5/96 Demetrius Carlos Campbell, 19, of Birmingham, semester's worth of problems in Jax State was the only universi- One of the major limitations AL was arrested at UPD and charged with harassment. three hours," says Roger ty that fielded three teams. He that the programming teams 12/6/96 Rebecca Lynn Holling, 19, of Montgomery, AL Luallen, a member of JSU's says that the programming team faced was computer time. Each was arrested at Forney AvenueIRowan Hall and charged Programming Team. went originally as two groups, team is only allowed to have two with consumption of alcohol by a minor. On November 9, JSU placed then broke into two teams of members at the computer con- 12/5/96 Angela Lenette Johnson reported harassment at first, third and sixth at the three and one of four when they sole at a time. The remainder of Sparkman Hall. Southeastern Small College got there. the group stay in a "logic room" 12/5/96 Jeffery Lamar Smiley reported menacing at Jack Computer Conference. They According to Luallen, the com- discussing how a problem could placed fifth at last year's compe- be worked. Hopper Dining Hall. petition is based off of a packet tition. Dr. Guillermo Francia, of Six programming problems. Later this spring, the JSU team 12/4/96 Salik Broderick Johnson, 19, of Montgomery, AL the sponsor of the team says, "I Teams have three hours to com- will compete in a national was arrested at UPD and charged with harassment. was very impressed with the plete as many problems as possi- Programming Competition over 12/4/96 Lavagun Maurice Foster, 26, of Jacksonville, AL performance of the ble. He says that the team who the Internet. Anyone interested was arrested at UPD and charged with harassment. groups ...compared to some other completes the most problems in the team should contact Dr. 12/3/96 Hope Blankenship reported theft of property at programming teams I've taken wins, with ties going to the first Francia at his office. Houston Cole Library. 12/1/96 Susan Annette Head reported theft of property at PanneU Hall. British university forbids kissing 12/2/96 Tara W. Anderson reported theft of property at Merrill Building Snack Area. by College Press Sewices cases at the University of 19-year-old female student. 12/2/96 Cheryl L. Slater reported theft of services at JSU. Wales warrants a stxedv. . and Four other students have so LONDON- 1n an effort to 12/3/96 Morris Richard Bell reported burglary at Pete serious reaction. far been affected, according combat a deadly meningitis "Everyone is behav- to Rueters. Mathews Colesium. outbreak, students at a ing- very- responsibly. I have Meanwhile, at the British university were certainly not seen any panic campus at Cardiff, 140 miles ordered 30 to among the students," said Dr. west of London, bars have kissing and Bill Smith, chief medical been closed and parties can- forms of intimate contact. officer for Bro Taf Health celled on health officials' The rather Authority, in a Reuters advice. One student command follows the recom- report. described the atmosphere as mendation of health officials, Vaccinations were "morbid." who say a recent cluster of planned for about 800 stu- extremely rare meningitis dents following the death of a Talking condom has problem ntest opens January 1, 1997. by College Press Services stores. which makes the talking pro- Instead of a cheerful phylactics, announced that OAKLAND, 'On- "Merry Christmas," the talk- 1,000 condoms with the manufacturer is ing condoms say "Thanks For wrong message were mistak- customers its stocking enly sent to retailers. stuffer might give recipi-YInstead of a cheefil "~errj- wanted people to Mai Martinez, Editor in Chief 'ents...ur...the wrong mes- Christmas, " the talking con- howabout our bonehead Scott Hopkin, Managing Editor Jennie Ford, News Editor Sage. doms say "Thanks For Your mistake," company founder A batch of talking con- Sam Dillon Features Editor Rebecca Matanic, Sports Business. ,, Marc Snyder told reporters. doms bound for a Las rY I Editor Michelle Clark, Copy Editor Chris Colvard, "Somebody once told me Vegas convention were Your Business.,, Assitant Copy Editor Janna Waller, Photo Director that some things are funny sent to various Hope Sims, Advertising Director The Marc Snyder Company, and sad. That's what this is." mail-order catalogs and drug Joe Langston, Advisor The Chanticleer, the student newspaper of Jacksonville State University, is pro- ducal by students. The editor in ehief has the final decision on editorial content. WHEN YOU CANT BREATHE, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS@ Editorials are the opinions of the editorial staff unless otherwise stated. The edi- For information about lung disease call 1-800-LUNG-USA tor in chief reserves the right to edit for content and space. Funding is provided through advertisements and University appropriations. Our office is located in 180 Self Hall. We can be reached at 782-5701, and our advertising director can be reached at 782-5712. Our Email address is newspaper9student-mail.jsu.edu THE CHANTICLEER DECEMBER 12,1996 PAGE 3

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sisted entirely of prominent even about the events Marriage: A different view African-American women in planned, but instead it was to history. What about Susan B. announce the "coordination One of the hottest topics in the current public eye is the issue of gay Editor in Anthony, Marie Curie, Helen meeting" which was to be marriages. A judge in Hawaii recently ruled that banning homosexual Chief Keller, and Florence held on October 3. Maybe marriages violates the state's constitution. The Hawaii Supreme Court Nightingale, all of whom it's just me, but 12 days is expected to uphold an earlier ruling by another lower judge's ruling played major roles in history. before the end of an event (or making gay and lesbian marriages recognized and legal. As the University continues In anticipation of Hawaii's projected rulings on the issue, President Does this office not acknowl- 18 days after the beginning of its search for a Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act and many states have edge their accomplishments an event) seems a little late to Director of the Minority already passed legislation which will not recognize gay and lesbian simply because they were begin planning it. As for marriages. be Affairs Office' this white? I'm sure there were Native American Heritage Most polls indicate that approximately 75 percent of Americans dis- a good time to remember approve of legalized gay and lesbian marriages. Many of these some Hispanic, Asian, Native Month, the events the Office Americans base their view on religious grounds and/or traditional mar- what this office was created American and disabled advertised were organized by to accomplish. - riages. However, in the greatest democracy in the world, the constitu- women who made significant and held at the Anniston tion is still, and must be, the document that dictates judicial decisions. A "full-time' contributions to history also, Museum of Natural History. Whether or not you approve of homosexuality, gays and lesbians make OfficeofMinorityAffairs for yet none of these women up a percentage of the American population. The Rev. Louis P. Sheldon, Why weren't any campus- JSU was after this chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition asserts that the gay and les- were included in the display. based events planned? SGA bian population in the United States is approximately 1 percent. spring's This imbalance in represen- This office is supposed to However, numerous other studies indicate that about 10 percent of in which many tation can also be seen, more represent all these groups Americans are either gay or lesbian. No matter the actual number or charges of racism were percentage, gays and lesbians are a part of America, they are citizens, recently, in the planning of equally, yet it seems to have they are Americans and they are taxpayers. Therefore, they should be brought to the attention of events for Hispanic Heritage instead become an extension University afforded the same protections that most Americans take for granted. administrators' Month (Sept. 15-Oct.. 15) and of the African American Heterosexual citizens don't have to worry about being denied housing and, through local and nation- Native American Heritage Association. This is an opin- because of their sexual orientation. They don't have to wony about a1 media coverage-the public. being fired from their jobs based solely on sexual orientation. Month (Nov.). There was a ion many minority students, It was created. - to help Heterosexuals also are assured that if their spouse is sick and in a hos- definite absence of planning- including myself and some achieve campus-wide under- pital they will be able to visit them, consult with physicians and make for these months of celebra- African-American students medical decisions. Homosexual couples do not have these rights. You standing, tolerance, and tions, both of which occurred share. may not agree with their choices, but who should have the visitation acceptance of diversity. One this semester, but passed rights and a voice in difficult medical decisions? Should it be the homo- If this office is indeed need- sexual partner of 30 years, 10 years or even just two years or should it was led to that this almost completely unnoticed. ed, then maybe it's time it would pertain to all races, be someone else? Does denying equal rights to homosexuals eliminate The Office has however reevaluated its performance homosexuality? Certainly not! Homosexuality is evident throughout cultures, and other "minority" already initiated its plans for and stoppped overlooking history and found throughout the world. groups present on campus, Sheldon said in a recent editorial in USA Today that, "They (homo- lack History Month which some of the very groups it \ sexuals) are the wealthiest, most educated and most traveled demo- but almost since its inception, is celebrated in February. was created to represent. our current Office of Minority graphic group today. Per capita income for the average homosexual is These plans include a bid of I realize some people may nearly twice that for the average American. They are the most advan- Affairs has concentrated its $4,M)0 to have Chuck disagree or be upset by what taged group in America today." efforts on the majority group .,,, Following Sheldon's logic, rich heterosexual Americans should be perfom on campus. I've written. But as a half- stripped of some of their rights because they have made the effort to within the minority pOpula- Last month, 1 received a Vietnamese, half-Cuban, tion of this campus. become educated, wealthy and well traveled. Aren't some of these four-paged newsletter from 100% American student Americans the same people who make this country great? Whether Whether this concentration the Office which, with the whose tuition is in part fund- you're sleeping with an adult of the same or opposite sex, aren't you is intentional or not, it is bla- exception of a few articles, ing this office, I feel the need making a contribution to our great country if you're wealthy enough to tantly obvious. This is some- see nearly 40 percent of your income go to the government? Aren't you was almost entirely African- and have the right to address making a contribution if your education has allowed you to make a dif- thing I' as a student this office American oriented. This was some of these issues which ference in your chosen career field? And if you are a member of the is supposed to be represent- a far cry from the one-page others constantly discussed most traveled demographic group in America, don't your experiences ing7 disturbed by' make you more knowledgeable and more understanding and apprecia- One flyer I received concerning but seldom dare to do so tive of cultural differences? of this' is the Hispanic Heritage Month. publicly. It is obvious that some Americans will never approve of or condone Office's display of "Women homosexuals or their relationships. However, it is important to under- stand that granting all law abiding, tax paying citizens equal rights is not WHEN YOU CAN'T BREATHE, AMERICAN an endorsement of homosexuality, but what is required consitutionally. LUNG NOTHING ELSE ASSOCIATION, MAlTER* THE CHANTICLEER DECEMBER 12,1996 PAGE 5

Dear Editor, What do you think about The While I agree with Mr. Cypert's letter last week that the SGA isn't perfect, I feel that many of his statements are greatly exaggerated. I think that the SGA should be controlled more by the administration of the University. Chanticleer? I think there should be a policy that allows alumni to speak at SGA that allows alumni to speak at SGA meet- ings. However, if Mr. Martinez wants to speak at the SGA[meeting], he should make an appointment so that there --compiled by Janna Waller is a scheduled time for him to speak. Otherwise, he should leave the SGA to current students and not interfere with University events. I I I agree with Mr. Cypert that the SGA should have better leadership. A complete overhaul of the SGA is not out of [the] question. However, I'd personally rather have a person with a 4.0 GPA in an easy subject, a person with " Talk about things that common sense and some leaaership than a person with a 2.0 in quantum mechanics who is arrogant. However, interest most students, I do not think that GPA should determine one's status in the SGA. instead of always talk- Josh Lowe ing about weird bands" Dear Editor, This is a "condensed edition of an "open letter" I am writing to Bob Boyle, JSU's Student Government Adam Joslin Association president, In response to his letter to the editor which was published in your November 21 "Forum" Junior section. a. The SGA constitution is a very politically convenient and SGA "self-serving" document, altered through I I "suspensions of the rules," which summarily and without student consent automatically makes "all JSU stu- dents" its members. b. The SGAis NOT a truly "independent" student union or student government representative body. "I think

c. In fact, the "Association" in "SGA is more "associated" with the JSU administration than with any stu- more ( dents the SGA claims to represent. stu d. Some SGA executive members, such as Mr. Boyle, are in fact on the payroll of the JSU administration andlor on "administration granted scholarships, are issued "BLUE color parking permits, and attend admin- istration "social" functions. e. The SGA presidency is only a figure-head office. f. The SGA is directly controlled and supervised by two "NON-CONSTITUENT NON-STUDENTS!" Two JSU administrators!! These administrators, without whose approval no SGA business can be conducted, cur- rently are Terry Casey, the Director of Student Activities, and Dr. Alice Cusimano, the Assistant Director for Student Affairs. g. The conduct at recent SGA meetings has been infested with an excess of "suspended rules." (Didn't a certain government in Germany also "suspend the rules" not too long ago, to "enable" Hitler to do what Hitler "I think ther should be did? How will the "SSGA" enforce Bill 25? Will "SSGA fraternity "enforcers" require students to "bring more extra-curricular papers and forearm tattoos" for positive student identification at future SGA meetings? Will "non-students," publicity." "non-constituents," and the public in general be ''VERBOTEN?') h. SGA meetings have also become very UNPROFESSIONAL and PERSONAL when the SGA Senate pres- ident, Matt Crandon opens an SGA meeting, where I was not present, with a sarcastic greeting directed at me: "And a big hey to Jose!" At times, Mr. Boyle, it is you, Matt Crandon, Jerod Nichols, and the SGA who have Shad Smith really been out of order!!! i. Someone qualified to deal with the complexities of "REAL STUPID STATEMENTS" should ask Mr. Boyle a big "HOW?," concerning his remarks that "...by requiring non-students to be placed on the agenda prior to Senate meetings further disruptions would be avoided." Since when, Mr. Boyle, does placing a speaker on an agenda prevent any "disruptive" conduct on the part of that speaker?!! j. Jose Martinez was never "a speaker" at any of the SGA meetings in question!! He was only an "involved" member of the audience questioning a JSU police "guest speaker" about unequal and selective traffic enforce- "Maybe some editing, ment practiced against students. The SGA has been attempting to confuse the issue by implying that I attempt- ed or requested to be "a speaker." Nothing is further from the truth! then some more editing k. Why is there NOT a clearly stated section on SGA agendas for "Comments from the Audience?'(Or, God then try some editing. forbid, for "PUBLIC Comments?!!") 1. The real intent and spirit of Bill 25 is all about censorship, controlling speech, and the requiring-of advanced permission for the speaker andlor the subject of the speech from not just "the SGA," but also from Mr. Casey and Dr. Cusimano. SGA, you have NOT silenced Jose Martinez. In fact, because of your "un-American" conduct and political ignorance,- you have actually- -provided me with a MUCH LOUDER VOICE, increased name-recognition, a greater audience and more "supporters." After all, aren't censored books and censored speakers more popular with the public AFTER they are censored? Thanks, SGA. I I Sincerely and respectfully, but belonging to NO ONE, Jose "Bill 25" Martinez // Have more national new that is pertinent to It's true the Tax Information Booklet is all the information you need to fill out your taxes correctly plus time and money saving tips, That makes it a good thing right? We th~nk student interests." it's some of the most exciting reading out this year and it's available at most places that have tax forms. 50 come and get it. Bill Fisher Junior

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by Sam Dillon and Keith Tasker Machine only dreams of. managed to create a very These albums are listed in Downset is leagues ahead of impressive album. This Alphabetic order. It should them musically and lyrically. album is heavy yet melodic, be stated for the record that Unfortunately, they haven't and Brian Molko's vocals add choosing only fifteen albums received their much deserved an incredible amount of emo- was not only difficult, but recognition- "time to come tion to this listening experi- painful. 'correct." ence. Cotton Club Idaho - Three Sheets to The Posies - Amazing Dec. 15 Descendantsf Afghan Whigs - Black the Wind - Caroline Disgrace - DGC Records. Swinging Utters Love - Electra Records. Records. Idaho has that kind This is one of the only bands the Posies top charts for Dec. 28 Skirt/Stanyard AW flooded the market in 1996 with "Black Love" and of Nirvana esque style in the to come out of Seattle that the year. way their music flows. Their doesn't feel the need to This album is very catchy and international ~~ll~~~~their E.P. "Honkeys Ladder." "Black Love" doesn't seem lyrics are inventive, and the scream to get a message it seems that SD will finally D~~.20 N~ ~~~b~~~h~l~~~ music is a grun~efpopexplo- across. Their trademark har- get some long overdue recog- Unwritten Law to stray into very many new areas musically, compared to sion with an occasional monies and interesting guitar nition. melody. I expect Idaho to work solidifies that the Posies their other albums, but that's Soul Coughing - Masauerade take the mainstream by are the Lords of Seattle. not a bad thing at all. This Irresistible Bliss - Slash Dec. 12 WeezerfAsh storm, they definitely have Scheer - Infliction - 4AD. Dee. 13+14 ~~i~~7N7cryin album is superb from start to Records. Soul Coughing finish. what it takes. 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The Church - Magician SNZ is one of the wildest Jan. 7 Tricky with a comedic twist. This is Among the Spirits - Deep Skinny puppy - The bands to hit the scene in '96. not a zany album, it's just Process - Varietv Plavhouse Karmflhite. This is the American Their mix of 630,s big band great stuff. Dec. 27 Jason and the comeback of the year by the Records' The process swing and old-school dix- most underrated band of the Marilyn Manson - marked an end to an era of ieland is wonderfully off-the- scorchers/ cigar store Antichrist Superstar Indians last fifteen years. The - music and artistry. SP was a wall. I,m loolung fornard to Church takes music to a Nothing. MM's latest effort pioneer in the industrial hearing more of the same J~~.3 ~ibb ~~~d/ has children and adults alike scene, and will be missed. Agents of Good Roots whole new level, molding swingin tunes from them in beautiful pop melodies and sleeping with the lights on. This is definately the best the near future. interesting sonic sound- MM has definitely grown album SP has ever done and Tool - Bnima - Zoo Local musically over the last few scapes. sadly is the last complete SP Records. Tool is back with Acoustic Cafe Downset - Do We Speak A years and they have put out album. their third release entitled Dee. l2 Mark Grissom Dead Language? - Mercury an album that is a must for Social- Distortion - White iEnima. This album is by far Dec. 13 Quensomics Records. Downset has once anyone who likes a metal- Light White Heat White one of the best albums of the edge, industrial style sound. Dee. l4 Distant Cousins again completely outdone Trash - Epic records. Social year. You help but fall themselves. They are doing Placebo - Placebo - D.s' '50's style punk rock in love with Tool,s sound. Brothers what Rage Against The Caroline Records. Placebo sound has really come togeth- Dec. 12&13 Cool Beans is a Swedish trio who've er with their latest release. 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Several students help to contiunes to be missing. information. Students place yellow ribbons Her roommate, Mary that showed up to the rib- around campus. Zihui Vanslambrouck, has been bon placing event helped Liu turned up missing highly active in the canvass the university to early in October, and search for Liu, and help bring awareness of despite efforts of local remains the primary con- lost students police and volunteers, tact point for anyone with hallearlier this semester. took glace there. The previous occupants were forced out due to This semester, among the several bills passed by the SGA, was the controversial Bill 25. The bill, which requires non-students to be placed on the agenda before being allowed to speak during SGA sen- ate meetings, was the topic of heavy debating among the senators and the student body. The Bill, unlike most SGA bills, did not pass unani- mously. The SGA later, mistakenly, passed another Bill 25 which appointed Christopher Thomas to the senate. The second Bill 25, unlike its predecessor, did pass uniamously. Sigma Phi Epslion was fraternity house. Arson The SGA has yet forced to look for a new is strongly suspected as rect the existence of two home after a fNe the cause for the blaze. Bill 25s. claimed their previous Officals still investigate. Niyah Simpson enjoys wings at a favorite cam- pus hangout. She was crowned Homecoming Queen during half-time ceremonies at the Homecoming game. This was the first time in recent years that the announcement was made at the game rather than during the parade. Wearing their Gamecock standing rivalry between the best, several well-dressed (?) two universities. Despite the fraternity members showed enormous show of support up to the JSU v. Troy State for the home team, the Game. This game saw the Cocks were defeated by the usual turn-out for the long- Trojans.

Dressed for the upcom- Jacksonville Square in members of the SGA ing parade, the SGA their poster laden truck. leadership, though not officers of the 96-97 The signs attached to the necessarily as clearly the term chat idly on the truck clearly lists the faces that go with them.

Drinking and driving? What about driving the drink? A JSU student rides a keg in an obsta- cle course on the Quad. Cheerleaders help enter- quite a bit of trust, the Evidently, wearing a tain and bring spirit to a female cheerleaders helmet while riding pre-homecoming pep stand on their partner's includes things besides rally. Practicing their hands in order to rile up bikes, or is that to keep gymnastic skills and the crowd. people from sampling what they're sitting on?'

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SPORTS The Chanticleer*December 12, 1996 JSU men's basketball team loses to Lions 75-73

by Shannon Fagan for the Gamecocks with 21 points, They faced the Lenoir-Rhyne Forward Jay Knowlton led the S~ortsWriter with guard Aaron Kelly chipping College Bears in the first round. charge with 27 points. Brand in with 10 points, but it wasn't JSU was led by forward Aaron added 14 points and guard Corey The JSU Gamecocks were able enough. Dink Peters led the Kelley, who rocked the rim for 25 McKinney chipped in with 13 to chalk one up in the win column Pirates charge with 13 points. points. Sorenson added 18 points points. James Roberts led this past weekend. Unfortunately, Rafael Edwards added 10 points and center Rusty Brand tallied 13 Piedmont College with 20 points, the win was bracketed by a pair of and Jonathan Kerner had 11 points as the Gamecocks would with Chris Kanady adding 18 tough losses, bringing the record points. JSU lost by the final score get their first win of the season points, keeping the game close. tn 1-5 .., A d. of 64-49. against the Bears with the final In the end, Brand missing two Wednesday, the Gamecocks went Saturday, the Gamecocks score 82-72. free throws proved to be the dif- against the East Carolina Pirates returned to Pete Mathews On Sunday, the Gamecocks took ference. JSU lost by the final of at Greenville, NC. Forward Coliseum to play in the Tom on the Piedmont College Lions in 75-73. Kenny Sorenson led the charge Roberson Classic tournament. the second game of the Classic. Lady Gamecocks rebound smashing Hornets 72-57

finished with 17 points for the Pre-season TAAC All Conference first half points. The Gamecocks by Rebecca Matanic Gamecocks. selection, Alfredia Seals earned her entered the locker room at the half Sports Editor "We didn't have as much enthusi- first start of the season and responded with a 36-24 lead. After dropping their first three asm, intensity or eagerness as we did with 16 points, 16 rebounds and nine In the second half the Lady games of the season, the Lady Saturday (against Georgia blocks for JSU. Austin said Seals per- Gamecocks were never seriously Gamecocks rebounded with decisive, Southern)," coach Dana Austin said. formance was what she has been threatened by GSU. The Gamecocks consecutive victories over Georgia "A couple of our players stepped up waiting on from the 6'5" center. ' stretched their lead to 22 points with Southern and Alabama State. JSU's tonight." Forward Melissa Harden played about 10 minutes remaining and had a Alfredia Seals' 18 points and six Eboynee Williams led the Lady another solid game for JSU scoring a 25 point advantage with just over a rebounds led the Gamecocks to a 72- Hornets with 22 points. No other career-high 18 points and grabbing minute to play. 57 win over the Lady Hornets of Hornet reached double figures. nine rebounds. The Lady Eagles were "I think they can take from this game Alabama State, Dec. 9 at Pete Williams' shot 29 led by center and build on it," Austin said. "We Mathews Coliseum. The win times from theyzthinkthey cantakefiomthisgame Tarsha Askew's 22 stuck the free throws in and we improved the Gamecocks to 2-3 on field, converting and build on it, " Austin said. "We points. , played smarter down the stretch." the season, while dropping the only nine while stuck the free throws in and we played "I give all credit JSU was out rebounded by GSU 52- Hornets to 0-6. turning over the smarter down the stretch. to the girls," 50. The Lady Gamecocks grabbed 17 After ASU took a 2-0 lead the ball 11 times. JSU Austin said after offensive boards, but allowed the Gamecocks quickly took control and played well for the her first victory of Lady Eagles 25 offensive swipes. never trailed after Lori Breedlove put first 36 minutes before losing intensi- the season. "I was proud of the girls. JSU once again had problems with them ahead with a 3 pointer just under . ty down the stretch and allowing the I was proud of how they responded turnovers, committing 13 in the first three minutes into the game. Hornets to narrow the margin. and how they played." half and 21 for the game. However, Breedlove finished with 11 points and Led by Shneka Whaley's career- The Lady Eagles stayed with JSU the JSU defense led to 24 Lady Eagle six rebounds. The Gamecocks con- high 23 points the Lady Gamecocks for the first eight minutes of the game. turnovers. centrated on getting the ball inside to defeated the Lady Eagles of Georgia Beginning with two free throws by JSU host's the Trojans of Troy Melissa Harden, Betsy Trau and Southern 79-61, Saturday at Pete Sandy Lamphear with about 12 min- State, Saturday at Pete Mathews Seals. Harden only converted five of Mathews Coliseum. utes left in the first half, the Lady Coliseum at 7 p.m. "We're going to 15 attempts from the field, but she "Shneka Whaley played her best Gamecocks took control going on a have to play the best game we can was a force inside, collecting a team game since she's been here," coach 12-0 run to gain a 25-12 advantage. play," us tin said referring to the arch high 10 rebounds and converting all Dana Austin said of her sophomore Askew kept GSU in the game by rival Trojans. seven free throw attempts. Harden guard. scoring eight of her team's final 12 THE CHANTICLEER DECEMBER 12,1996 PAGE 11

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Dear Prospective Member:

Liberia should have a special place in the conscience of the United States of America. Its impetus to become a nation came from the United States. For 149 years, it was a stalwart ally of the United States. Yet for the past years, as a civil war has taken almost 200,000 lives, displaced more than two-thirds of the population and destroyed its infrastructure, the United States has treated this great tragedy as a regional problem. Liberia has a unique historical and cultural link to the United States. Settled by African Americans, many of them former slaves, in the early decades of the 19th century, Liberian became a republic in 1847. The United States influence on Liberia is reflected the African nation's constitution, the star and stripes of its red, white and blue flag, the structure of its government, the names of its cities, its schools' curriculum, its official language and the remarkable degree of good will its citizens feel toward America. Through all the major conflicts of the 20th century, Liberians been among the most dependable allies of the United States, In both World Wars, Liberia declared war on the enemies of the United States and offered vital air bases, ports, and natural resources to support the United States military. During the Cold War, Liberia voted with the United States on every significant resolution at the United Nations, It hosted facilities for electronic monitoring and became the largest base for United States intelligence-gatheriing in Africa. Yet when Liberia's security was most at risk because of-civil conflict the United States government deferred to ECOWAS, an under-funded regional organization composed of some of the world's poorest nations. Half of the $10 million earmarked by the United States to support a peacekeeping force had not been committed by April 1996. Meanwhile, the cost to the United States of responding to the humanitarian crisis since 1990 has been emergency relief assistance valued at over $445 million, over $66 million provided in the past year alone, more than eight times the amount committed to peacekeeping. In the absence of a viable security plan, the torrent of refugees continues to undermine Liberia's relations with its immediate neighbors. Though the United States has implored those nations to admit Liberian refugees, its own record of Liberian admissions decries the long relationship with that nation. The approach to achieving peace in Liberian has revolved around the ECOWAS process for six years. This process has, in turn, been dependent on a core group of ECOWAS nations with the will and very limited resources to engage in diplomacy or to commit forces for peacekeeping, Fourteen peace agreements have been largely brokered without the United States and other international parties, such as the United Nations or OAU, present with ECOWAS as working partners at the negotiating table. The result of this agreements and the resources. and leverage, necessary for successful implementation, This failure to produce a concerted approach to all aspects of the peace process, from mediation to negotiation and implementation, produced the tragic results that we have witnessed in Liberia. On August 17 the Economic Community of West African States(EC0WAS) concluded meetings that provide a new timetable for the peace process, Starting August 20, the warring factions are to observe a cease-fire, dismantle checkpoints and withdraw from zones of combat, The peacekeeping force, expanding from 8500 to 18000 troops, is to deploy throughout Liberia in November. Demobilization is to be completed by January 3 1, Elections are to be held on May 31 with a turnover to an elected government on June 15. The revised plan calls for sanctions against members of the warring factions that obstruct the peace process. Sanctions include restrictions on travel, freeze on economic activities, exclusion from electoral process, and war crime charges. Now [he United States has another opportunity to assert its international leadership at a critical juncture to ensure that the success of the new peace process. This leadership will not lead to an involvement of United States troops. It does mean that the United States must heighten its diplomatic efforts to help coordinate the process of peace and gather the funding that is necessary for effective peacekeeping and denlobilization in Liberia. The United States should take the necessary steps to ensure that its commitment of $30 million to support the ECOMOG peacekeeping force is obligated before the end of the fiscal year 1996. While the United States pledge of $30 million is a step in the right direction it will not alone enable a doubling of ECOMOG to the 18,000 troops necessary for deployment by November. It is vital that the United States provide additional funds to make up this shortfall or take the lead to obtain significant pledges from other donor countries A top priority of the United States should be the implementation of a serious program for demobilizing Liberia's combatants, Regretfully, no additional funding has been pledged by the United States to improve what was an inadequately funded and designed demobilization plan. In fact, some of the funds allocated in early 1996 for reintegration of Liberia's 60,000 combatants have been diverted elsewhere. The United States should take the lead in designing a comprehensive demobilization program, This program will not involve United States troops, but should include the resources for every stage of demobilization from encampment to training and counseling of combatants. A contribution of $20 million (non-food related) from the United States will provide the resources necessary to initiate a wellconceived demobilization program and encourage future conttibutions from other international donors. President Clinton and the United States Congress must make Liberia a priority on our foreign relations agenda in Africa. united State leadership is critical if the key elements are to be achieved on schedule under the new peace plan. This leadership will not lead to an involvement of United States troops. It does mean that the United States through its Special Envoy, must heighten its diplomatic efforts to codrdinatk the imp~ementatidnof the peace process and gather the additional resources necessary for effective peacekeeping and demobilization The United States should strengthen the response of the international community to the needs of the peace process, The foundation for a new international approach to the peace process already exists with the International Contact Group for Libcria, the group of donor countries that have pledged support to the peace process The concept behind the ICGL shou!d be expanded to a tightly coordinated partnership that includes the United States, ECOWAS, and the United Nations. This high level of cooperation will ensure that scarce resources are effectively utilized. The outbreak of fighting in Monrovia in April-May of I996 was the latest in a series of clashes in Liberia's intractable war, During the past nearly seven years, the war has produced shocking humanitarian conditions for Liberian civilians, The most recent fighting exacerbated evcn further these conditions. Humanitarian assistance organizations have been unable to deliver food and other emergency serviccs because of the fighting in Monrovia, Their resources looted by gangs of combatants and the safety of their relief workers threatened, these organizations closed or dramatically reduced their operations in Liberia. As a result of the civil war in Liberia, an estimated 800,000 Liberians are internally displaced; another 800,000 are refugees in neighboring countries that are among the poorest in-the world. Approximately 50 % of the population in Monrovia, upwards of 350,000 persons, were forced to flee their homes due to the April-May fighting and another 3,000 died. During June-July some 3,300 new cases of cholera were reported in Monrovia and a July survey found malnutrition rates for children in displaced shelters have increased up to 25%. Now that the dust of the Civil War in Liberia is settling down, an era of a NEW LIBERIA is at hand. Whether anyone likes it or not, an leadership is bound to emerge, supposedly to shoulder the national responsibilities of politics and administration and to ensure the continued survival of the Liberian people and culture. That such leadership will be genuine and committed is a matter that you as Liberians and friends of Liberia can decide, or at least influence, But choosing national leadership is a serious and difficult business, In Liberia, bombed-out homes and shops are painful reminders of what happens when leaders are chosen unwisely, We cannot allow this to happen again, This is why the Liberian Social Justice Foundation is campaigning for PEACE, SECURITY, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND POLITICAL JUSTICE IN LIBERIA. The Liberian Social Justice Foundation has carefully examined the administrative and operational policies of both the past and present administration in Liberia, and in our candid opinion, much more needs to be done to help Liberia go in the direction she needs to go. We as Liberians must try to have a positive influence on the selection of the national programs and the corresponding leadership which will inevitably affect our lives and the lives of our people for many years to come. My fellow Liberians and Friends of Liberia, the Libeririri Social Justice Foundation has embarked on a mission to ensure that PEACE, UNITY, SECURITY, FREEDOM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE prevail in Liberia. This is an awesome responsibility that can only occur if we cooperate as a team. History will judge us not by what we say, but by what we do. With Cod and the determined mind, there is nothing we cannot achieve for our Liberian Society. It is in this light that I urge you to support and contribute to the Liberian Social Justice Foundation's programs. Liberia, the African nation established in the 1800s by freed American slaves, bas been torn by civil war since 1989. What does the Liberian Civil War meanto Americans in terms of health care, humanitarian relief, stability throughout Africa and the continuation of missionary work? If you share in the dream of peace in Liberia, a country founded upon American ideals, you are invited to become more informed by writing to the LIBERIAN SOCIAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION, POST OFFICE BOX 31438, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45231. (5 13) 931- 1872. I am writing to introduce you to the Liberian Social Justice Foundation,Inc., a broad-based social nonprofit'organization. The mission of the LSJFI is two-fold: we are dedicated to restoring a just and stable society in Liberia, and to improving the quality of life for all Liberians, both at home and abroad. On behalf of our members, I appeal to you for financial assistance in support of LSJF activities. An application for membership is included which contains a breakdown of membership fees. Please know that any amount you can contribute will be helpful to us. Your support of the Foundation, and your awareness of its concerns is deeply appreciated. Should you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to write us or call. Thank you for your time, your contribution, and your generosity. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Liberian Social Justice Foundation,Inc.

Best regards,

Edwin G.K. Zoedua Executive DirectorIChairman