TEP-UP TO

June-July 1984 Supplement to THE CHANTICLEER University has proud history, added growth

On February 22, 1983, Jacksonville State Two years later the Normal School students during one term was $350 and now 6. Girls must not leave town without University celebrated its one-hundredth became a four year State Teachers College for the fall term of 1984 the tuition is $400. permission from the president, mess it be birthday. In 1883 the Jacksonville State which offered a baccalaureate degree. The During the school term of 1883-84 there under the care of the matron. Normal School was established by the college continued to grow attracting were 87 students in the Primary Depart- 7. Proper dignity and behavior are Alabama Legislature. Then it was a two- students whose interests in different fields ment, 96 students in the Intermediate required upon all occasions. year college for elementary school teachers. of majors caused a diverse curriculum. Department and 64 students in the Students now are instructed to follow the A small two-story brick building where the With the State Teachers College continuing Collegiate Department - for a total of 247 revised regulations in their student Kitty Stone Elementary School now stands, to grow, the Legislature, in 1957, changed students, not including the 25 Normal pupils. catalogue. The regulations are enforced as howed the Normal School. The small the institution's name again, this time to One hundred years later J.S.U. has ap strongly today as those in 1917 by Resident building had served as a home for a private Jacksonville State College, and a master's proximately 6,000 students. Daugette. male academy, the Grange College and the degree program was instituted. In 1959 the President Daugette, in 1917, initiated J.S.U. took another step toward its Calhoun College before becoming the new first master of science in education was seven student regulations: continuing growth. It was at this time that home of the Normal School. The institution, awarded. 1. Girls may receive young men once per the university was divided into the present in 1900, outgrew the small building and was Jacksonville State College continued to week only, and that on Sunday afternoon nine colleges, the Center for Individualized moved to the vacated @alhoun County grow rapidly from 1957 to 1966. It was on and night till ten o'clock Instruction and the department of Military Courthouse which was located in downtown November 22, 1966 that the function of the 2. No driving, riding or wallung with Science. The eight colleges include Com- Jacksonville. college changed and the name became young men except in parties and with merce and Business Administration; It was in 1908 that the Normal School Jacksonville State University. chaperones approved by the president. Education; Library Science, Com- moved again due to the growth of the in- Young men and ladies may walk from the munications, and Instructional Media; stitution. This time the schwl came back to church and Christian Associations together Criminal Justice; Nursing; Humanities and itsoriginallocation, now named Hames Hall When the Normal School was established to their homes on Sundays, but nowhere else Social Science; Music and Fine Arts; after William H. Hames, who was the 1883 in 1883, there were essentially four divisions and at no other time. Science and Mathematics; and Graduate president of the Normal School Board of - a primary department, an intermediate 3. Young ladies must not loiter at the post Studies. Directors. The building had been renovated department, a collegiate department and a office, in the stores, or on the street. From 1966 to the present J.S.U. has and expanded to house the growing school. normal professional course. As the location 4. Girls must not remain out too late; they continued to grow into a full and diverse Also constructed were two new dormitories. and the names of this university have should be in their homes at dark. university. So much of today's campus life is changed so has the tuition. In 1883 the rate of a result of the evolution for the past one The nucleus of the present campus, Bibb tuition was for a normal class-free; 5. No going out during the week days to hundred years of the Jacksonville State Graves Hall and Daugette Hall, was con- Primary Department - $0.75 per month; anything without the permission of the Normal School established in 1883. What do structed in 1927. It was in that year that the and the Intermediate Department - $1.50 president, except to prayer meetings, and the next one hundred years pld in store? Alabama Legislature, by a large ap per month. A fee of 8.00 per term of ten then when the boarding house keeper shall What will the university accomplish or propriation, guaranteed the continued months, paid in advance, was the incidental take her girls - this means they shall not go change? Only the students that care for growth and existence of the Normal School. fee for a Nqrmal pupil. In 1983 tuition for or return with young men. their future and this university know. Cole Library looms over campus By ROSANNE WEBB houses that subject. But general reference material can be The Houston Cole Library can be seen looming above the located on the second floor. trees as you approach Jacksonville, a tall, luminous Houston Cole's other floors are categorized by the sub- building, giving the effect of skyline. The Houston Cole jects contained in them in accordance with the Library of Library, all 12 floors, is an men of things to come. Congress system. They are as follows: Entering Jacksonville for the first time, you can see the 3rd floor. ..History, Archaeolom. Anthropology , library as far down Highway 21 as WalMart. Not only is it 4th floor...Business (Marketing, Management, etc.) the first landmark you see upon arriving, but it is the place 5th floor. ..Education you will be spending a great deal of your time while a 6th floor...Art, Music, Foreign Language student here at JSU. 7th floor. ..Literature The first bit of information you, as a new student, need 8th floor.. .Off ices before entering the mammoth building is that the front !I&floor...Science, Mathematics doors are only decorative. You must enter from the back lOIb floor...Twhnology, Law doors. And don't try to take a look before you have your new lltb floor... Meeting rooms JSU ID card validated. It must be presented to the security l2tb floor. ..Obsmation Deck guard before you are admitted. If all this sounds overwhelming, there is a course offered Now, once you're inside, where do you go? The lobby, to familiarize students with the library. The course is where you entered, contains an information desk. Here you Orientation to Instructional Media. It's a good choice for can check out books, as well as get information. Take the yom first semester, regardless of the major you are pur- elevator down to the basement and you'll find the card suing. catalog and newspapers. After finding where the in- formation you need is located, consult a listing posted on the The Houston Cole Library is well known among students. wall telling the floor for each subject matter. Every student will be required to use this building at some The second floor is where the microfilm carousels and point in his or her collegiate career. Familiarizing yourself general reference material are located. Specific reference with this valuable resource will save stress and worry when books for specific subjects are located on the floor that a demanding assignment is due. Freshmen placement exams vital to success

By JAN DICKINSON English 101 (English Composition). This test is designed to Step Up, JSU's answer to summer orientation, began on determine the student's level of knowledge in English skills: Wednesday, Jme 13. Each of the two-day sessions covers Not only does the test make the student aware of his skill most everything the new student will need to know about level, but by placing a student in a remedial class if needed, college life at JSU. But aside from the information that the it brings him up to par with other students. This test is given studknt will receive from his attendance at a Step Up on the first day of each Step Up session at 10:30 in the session, he will also be required to submit to several tests Theron Montgomery Building auditorium. given by the university. Another test, the Mathematics Advisement Test, will be One of those tests, the mglish Placement exam, ia required of all entering studen& who do not have credit for (See TESB, Page ZB) A riahon that 15 afra~dto let its people judge huth and fdkehood in an open rnarket is a nahori that a afralci of its people --John l- Kennecly THE CHANTICLEER Steve Camp Greg Spoon Editors-in-Chief David Strickland Jamie Strickland Advertising Business Manager Melinda Gallahar Secretary Chanticleer staff welcornes students Dear StepUp Students: On behalf of the entire CHANTICLEER staff, we would like to welcome you to Jacksonville State University, the "Friendliest Campus in the South." Jacksonville State offers its students the best of both the academic and social worlds. The academic world is ex- panding rapidly at this university. A new addition to the Merrill Building, renovation completed in Ayers all, and Jacksonville- does offer night life the commencement of a new school of communications are w just a few. By GREG SPOON J'ville offers the Village Inn come to mind. Crossroads to Gadsden, Anniston, or The social world is filled with fraternity-sorority ac- Jacksonville is a fine town (on Clinton Street), and Katz are located a few other locales for these tivities, sports events, and music and drama productions. filled with a proud heritage O'Riley's (on Highway 21 miles from the campus on amusements. All in all, JSU offers something for everyone. We are proud and people. It is not, South), Peking (on Pelham Highways 204 and 21, This small northeastern you chose this institution as your university and hope your however, one of the most Road North), and Honey's respectively. Two bars, Alabama town is your new experiences here will be most rewarding. swinging nightspots around. Bar-B-Que (beside the Red Brother's and the Red home for the next four years. THE CHANTICLEER is the student newspaper written Our town is not filled with the Rooster ). Rooster (aka the Pub), are Learn to enjoy what it has to by and for the students. Our staff is composed of well clamor and congestion of the This town is not a stranger within close proximity to the offer and by all means avoid qualified writers who know the importance of accurate metropolises nearby, but it to fast food joints. All anyone campus. Any of these places the "Suitcase Syndrome" reporting. The newspaper was begun fifty years ago, in does offer residents quite a has to do is drive from the offer fine entertainment at (see any upperclassman for 1934, as an outlet for the students. Over the years it has bit. campus to Wal Mart and he reasonable prices. details on this dreaded grown and changed in several ways. One is that the content will find anything his Jacksonville is withbut its disease). You can find and quality have grown. If food is what one desires, stomach desires. own theatres, roller skating anything-almost-here .. .all In the coming academic year several changes will take several restaurants await. For those who like to rinks, and amusement you have to do is look and place. One of the most important is an increase in the For a full sit-down meal party, a few establishments parks. Students must travel become involved! ! number of pages published weekly. We plan to increase to 28 pages, allowing for more news, features, entertainment, and sports coverage for you-the student. We will also be using more graphics and color. Color will be used in print as Jax State has exceptiol .a1 athletic programs well as pictures. The organizations section, devoted to all organizations on campus, will see a new and improved By CHRIS ROBERTS the league's All-Sports Trophy, based on standings from e!! format. Sports Writer conference sports, was awarded to Jax State in 1981-82 and Should any of you have previous experience working on The reasons for coming to school at Jacksonville State 82-83. newspapers, yearbooks, or literary magazines, we en- University are as numerous as the students at JSU. Last year wasn't typical. The Gamecocks played to a 6-5 courage you to come by and meet all the staff personally Maybe you came because you heard this was a "party year, a year many schools dream of but Jax State doesn't and consider becoming a part of your newspaper. A special campus." Maybe because Jax State is one of the least ex- like. course, Journalism 303: Layout and Editing, is offered in pensive schools in the nation. Maybe you came because The winning tradition will continue under new head coach the fall semester and anyone who is seriously interested in your mommy or daddy did. Perhaps you came to find out if Joe Hollis, hired this winter after former head Jim Fuller the workings of a newspaper shodd enroll and work on our this is indeed "the friendliest campus in the south," and if took a coaching job at Alabama. staff. so, will it mean anything on Saturday night. The football team isn't the only winner. The JSU We invite you to come by our office, located in Room 102 Or maybe a few came to actually learn something. basketball team, under Bill Jones, has made it to the NCAA TMB, anytime a need arises. We will be most happy to Regardless of reason or lack thereof, you are here. playoffs four of the last five years. Since '75, Jacksonville assist you in any way we can. Congratulations. You have chosen a fine institution of has won three conference titles, the conference tournament Sincerely, higher learning. in 1983, and was the NCAA regional champion that same Steve Camp And whether you knew it or not, you chose the home of one year. Last season, Jacksonville took second in the con- Greg Spoon of the best small college athletic programs in the country. ference and was again invited to the national playoffs. Co-Editors-in-Chief Sports has made Jax State famous. The NCAA Division I1 The upcoming year could be the best ever. Jacksonville Gamecocks have won thousands of games, championships, loses only one player to graduation, and he didn't even trophies, and even a national championship over the years. start. Returning starters, plus an exceptional recruiting You have chosen a winner. The football team is a year, add up to another national playoff berth in 1984-85. perennial small college power. From 1977 to 1982, The Gamecock baseball team is also no stranger to the Jacksonville was in the national playoffs five years. In '77, world of national playoffs. Jacksonville made its eighth the team was one game away from a national title. Several playoff appearance in 12 years in May of '84. Jacksonville Gamecock athletes are now playing in the NFL, USFL, and has been in the College World Series three times, and took Canadian Football League. Jacksonville is 6-2 in bowl second place in '83. Coach Rudy Abbott, in 14 seasons, has games. Almost a dozen former Jax State coaches are now won four conference titles, three NCAA Region Cham- working at a Division I school. The Gamecocks haven't lost pionships, and seen 34 Gamecocks signed to pro baseball a homecomg game in 37 years. The Gulf South Con- contracts. ference, of which JSU is a charter member, has given its Football, basketball, and baseball teams are not the only football championship award to Jax State five times. And winners at Jax State. The Women's Gymnastics team, under coach Robert Dillard, won the NCAA Division I1 national championship in 1983-84 after coming close for Test three years in a row. And the men's team, coached by Tom (Continued from Page 1B) Cockley, took third last year. given at 12:30 in the TMB auditorium, again on the first day not required to follow the advice of the test results. Individuals make the winning teams at Jacksonville of each session. All entering students who have not been State. Allconference and All-America lists always seem to awarded credit for Ms 102 (Modern College Algebra) or a The last test given will check the basic geographic include Jax State athletes. They make us winners. higher level of math must take this exam. This exam, knowledge of entering students. The test was designed by But winning is nothing new. In fact, Jacksonville State designed and conducted by the Mathematics Department, the National Council for Geographic Education and will be seems spoiled by championships and winning records. will measure the math skills of the student. The student's conducted by the Geography Department. The test, given Even trips to national competition, a dream to most score on the test will reflect whether he should take IS110 only to those students who are registered for either the June schools, is simply standard for Jax State teams. The JSU (Reinforcing Quantative Skills), MSlOl (College Algebra), 13 or June 20 sessions, lasts approximately 30 minutes long, athletic tradition is strong. And it will continue. or MS102. As this is only an advisement test, the student is and is administered in Ramona Wood Hall. Welcome to Gamecock Country. Greek organizations offer growth

By RANDY FAlR The eight campus fraternities are all regulated by the Universities provide students not only with academic The Epsilon Pi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta supports interfraternity council. growth but also with social growth. At JSU, known for being Respiratory Health as its national philanthropy. Social the friendliest campus in the south, a great many social activities include a Sock Hop, Parents' Day Tea, Big Alpha Tau Omega was the first college fraternity founded activities are supplied by campus fraternities and Brother Socials, Sisterhood Retreats, and the Rose after be Civil War. The Eta Theta chapter was the second sororities. Cotillion. fraternity founded at JSU in 1969. The fourteen JSU Greek societies provide students the ALPHA chance to gather with people who have common values and , the fist Greek letter fraternity among commitments. Joining a fraternity or sorority can provide Delta Sigma Theta is concerned with the welfare, black college men, was founded December (, 1906, at social outlets that will lead to lifelong friendships. academic excellence, and cultural enrichment of our society. It is a public service organization dedicated to a . The Xi Xi chapter here was established Greeks also provide students with much more than social June 15, 1980. activities. They develop meaningful values in their program of sharing membership skills and organization members. services in the public interest. Along with the parties and new friendships come Delta Chi was the first fraternity founded at JSU. The responsibilities and commitments. One of the least national chapter was founded in 1890 at Cornell University. pleasant, but most important commitments, is, of course, The Lambda Gamma chapter of Delta Zeta claims the KAPPA AIPHA dues. At JSU, however, the dues required are very small in Gaudett School for Deaf as its National Philanthropy. K~~~~ ~l~h~order was foundedon ~~~~~b~~21, 1865, at comparison to the dues at larger universities. events Killarne~Rose Ball, Pledge Informal, Washington and Lee University. The chapter was The first fee encountered is the rush fee, which is ten Pledge Retreat, Big Brother Picnic, Candle Talks, founded J~~~~~ 23, 1976 on this dollars. This fee allows the rushee to attend the parties Halloween Party, Christmas Party and Squeal Swim Party. given during rush week and helps finance the parties. KAPPA ALPH~PSI Rush week for sororities begins before school starts. was founded January 5,1911, at During this week the actives and the rushees must rely on University. The Eta Mu chapter began here in 1971. first impressions in selecting one another. Rush week for Project H.O.P.E. is national philanthropy sponsored by fraternities is similar, but it begins after school is in session the chapter of Phi Mu. Social activities are KAPPA SIGMA and rushees are not required to give their preferences and Fall Crush Party, Rose Carnation Ball, Cow Pasture Ball, Kappa Sigma was founded at the University of Virginia in so may receive a bid from each fraternity whose parties Annual Big Brother Picnic, Christmas and Easter party for Charlottesville in 1869. The Lambda Gamma chapter was they attend. underprivileged children, and the AllGreek Thanksgiving in lg71 at JSU. There are six campus sororities. The four regulated by Service. the Panhellenic Council are Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, , and Phi Mu. Pi Kappa Phi was founded on December 10,1904. Pi Kapp ZETA TAU ALPHA was chartered at JSU in 1972. The Lambda Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha offers The chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha devotes work to many social activities including a regional conference to the National Association for Retarded Citizens as its discuss goals and objectives for the NAACP, a workshop national philanthrophy. Social activities are Sisterhood during Black History Month, a founder's day party, a Retreat, Parents' Day, Faculty Tea, Service Week, Sigma Nu was founded January 1, 1869 at Virginia Halloween party, a community Thanksgiving basket, and Christmas Party, Hay-ride, White Violet Formal, Easter Military Institute. The Iota Lambda chapter was founded Party and Church Days. on campus April 5, 1975. monthly sisterhood dinners. 6 b c) JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY "The Friendliest Campus in the South"

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